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FCTJH The New C2EG0:i STATTZC1IAII, CssC Crt-sa.X7c'saT ISgsb-; toy!. "No Favor Swayt Vm; No Fear- ShaU Awe." From First Statesman, March 28, 1851 THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO. Chables A. Shucue, Sheldon F. Sackctt, Publishere CkaKLES A. SnucVE - '-- - Editor-Manager ' Sheldon F. Sackett - - Managing Editor . Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press ie-exclusively entitled to .the use for publication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper. EL" Entered at the Pottoffice at Matter. Published every morning except Monday. Businets 'office tl5 S. Commercial Street. 'Pacific Coast Advertising Representatives : , . Arthur W. S types. Inc., Portland, Security Bldg. ' San Francisco, Sharon Bldg.; Los Angeles, W. Pac Bldg. Eastern Advertising Representatives : Ford-Parsons-Stecher, Inc., New York, 271 Madison Ave.; ' Chicago, 360 N. Michigan Ave. The Grip of Dead Hands flTHEN we get ready to leave our million w& think we YV shall follow the advice of Julius Rosenwald, eminent fijrure in the commercial world, noted also for his charities. In the May number of "Atlantic Monthly" .Mr. Rosenwald points out the dangers of perpetual endowments which are left inflexible. He cites numerous cases of charities worthy rn their time which became obsolete through trie passing of the years; Over a century ago some fanner living near New York had Alexander Hamilton draw his wilL The farm was 0 be devoted to supporting a haven for superannuated sail ors: -TWhen the sailing vessels passed out the courts gener : 4niBly stretched the terms of- the will to include steamship Iiands. But the fund grew to such proportions that "Snug Harbor can't use up the income because the farm hap- s)ened tb be located on what became Fifth Avenue, New 'York City. U There was the fund to provide a baked potato for each 'jirFs meal at Bryn Mawr; and JolI of bread to be left daily one of the colleges at Oxford; tury a philanUirpist touched iwara DounajBniifranisr ten a iuna in perpetual endowment ! to care foriucir'travejers "passing through St. Louis to set 1 tie for a home in the West." The time came when the ox yearns and prairie schooners no longer made overnight stops r at St Louis; but-the fund still existed and kept growing. We read the other day of a woman who died in the mid dle west leaving a fortune of $125,000. She directed that 350,000 be spent for a family mausoleum, and that $3000 be made a perpetual endowment so-that a floral wreath should e lef t at her crypt on each Christmas' day, Easter, Decora .ion day and her own birthday; Think of that for three or "our centuries and one will realize the wisdom of Mr. Rosen raid's criticism of perpetual endowments. i . Old Sodaville academy over in Linn county expired many years ago, but it has some endowment funds left. The courts will have to.decide whether the funds should go to its , geographical next-of-kin, Albany college; or to its theologi cal next-of-kin, Willamette university. As a Presbyterian editor of a Salem paper we should have to say, Solomon-like, that the funds should be divided. In some cities like Cleveland foundations have been es tablished by trust companies which receive gifts in perpet uity, but the use of the incomes may be altered from time to time in .the discretion Of the trustees. That gets away from control by dead hands. Mr. Rosenwald concludes : "I believe that large gifts should not be restricted to narrowly specified objects, and' that under no circumstances should funds be 'ield In perpetuity. I am not opposed to endowments for colleges .tr other institutions which require some continuity of support, pro tided permission is given to use part of the principal from time to . une as need arises. This does not mean profligate spending. It is : imply placing confidence in living trustees; it prevents control by ike dead hand; it discourages the building up of bureaucratic .H'oups of men, who tend to become over-conservative and timid in Investment and disbursement of trust funds. I have confidence in ' lUture generations and in, their ability to meet their own needs wise ly and generously." This is sound counsel from one noted for his own ju dicious philanthropies. : An "Unholy. Alliance' WE observe that one of the most prominent streets in the city is blockaded with the sideshows, merry-go-rounds, pop stands and other litter of a street carnival. Under the guise of being an aid to charity this organization is permit- ted to set up on a down town street and inveigle the public .o spending its nickels and dimes and dollars in cheap amuse ment." We don't know any other town in the country where j. carnival could pull a stunt like that. The reaVhick towns put the carnivals on the back lots long ago and some of them have kicked them clear out of town which is the proper treat ment, v The local charities surely ought to find some better way of financing their work than tiein'g up with a hurdy gurdy outfit.. A lot of the people 'who are attracted to its glare, and blare and who will fill the .coffers of the transient . gentry are just the people who will be appealing to the asso ciated charities next winter for aid to buy their provisions. We bet a lot of people who flock to this show will have to dodge their corner groceryman or butcher whom they've been owing since last fall. The charities organization ought to quit this "unholy alliance" and if it doesn't the city coun cil ought to forbid letting the street out for private profit. V : ; ,: So DeKing, whose wife was shot down by a deoutv sheriff in a liquor raid on their home near Aurora, 111., was not so innocent as the yelping foes of law enforcement tried to make out. At a grand jury hearing ten surprise witnesses are understood to have told of having bought liquor at the DeKing hpme. One juror tasked DeKing if he did not con- . aider himself to blame for his wife's death when he met the officers demanding privilege to search his house with drawn revolvers. .The deputy sheriff who fired the shot was not indicted. One true bill was voted against the informer who admitted he had sworn falsely of having bought liquor at ' the DeKing home. A sorry toll to be sure, bat the DeKings were by no means the innocent victims of mean and lawless officials. Without condoning the perjury of the informer or the reckless shooting of the deputy, we may conclude that the DeKings were law- violators whose home deserved raiding. . V - '. Early one morning last , some disturbance in front of family went to the'door and found some bully had pushed over the Statesman carrier, -who is a small lad on that route, and scattered his papers. . The boy, in tears, was having to stop and gather up all his papers to resume his distribution. We don't know, who that bully was but we set him down as mighty mean. If he had to get up early each morning, go out dn all kinds of weather and make his rounds so people could have their morning paper with their coffee, he would feel differently about hindering a carrier In his work. We ' . are proud of our carrier boys ; they are carefully selected and are very faithful. .Most people appreciate their service.;; It stirs us up when we hear of one being molested.' I r--vt? ' . ; : - -No one who has experienced the rigors of a Wyoming tornado or a Texas hurricane can ignore the delights of cli mate which the northwest affords. That is one of the great reasons that the northwest in company with the rest of the Pacific coast,, is bound to grow and to grow rapidly. Add to that climatic charm, great natural resources and the prog ress of the past few decades Will be doubly rapid In the years ahead. Jow that the people of the east are seeing what the northwest has, you can't hold them back. No . "earthquakes, no hurricanes, no tornadoes, no storms j hat better could you ask than the northwest offers T Salem. Oregon, as Second-Close another providing for a half at the door of each student in In the middle of the 19th cen by the suffering of the west- y. I" y week a family was roused by the house. One member of the . iiltewgiTO scr a good 7 Editor o Say: DOESNT WORKY I'S One extremely Interesting side light of the farm relief situation is the fear expressed by various New York financial journal that the proposed federal board to ad minister the half billion market ing funds and superintend the de velopment of better crop methods will hamper the farmers as much as the railroads have been ham pered by the interstate commerce commission and the banks by the federal reserve board.- The Wall Street Journal is particularly ex cited. The concern for the farmer on the part of the financial editors is almost touching. Here's a worry the average farmer hadn't thought of. If the farmer were to have hard times like the banks and the railroads, he would hardly know what to do. If the government shoul6step in as it did with the railroads after the war and limit him to a guaranteed earning, the shock would be almost worse than the blow. However, we're not going to worry about anything like that now. Of course, the I. C. C. has never beei any too popular with me gentlemen in tne Dig street. But we are a bit surprised to hear this outburst against the federal reserve board, but no doubt that Is due to the fact that the federal reserve has showed signs recently of functioning to restrain specu lation. Somehow we have a feel ing that the complaint is inspired more by particular grievances against these two organizations than, by any intensive thought on the farm problem. Engene Guard. APPRECIATE OIH BLESSINGS Everyone knows of the man who couldn't see the forest be cause of the trees. -For the same reason there are many people In MedfoTd who don't appreciate how Medford has Improved, be cause they baven't been away from it. The growth has been so gradual and they have been so im mersed in it that they have failed to really sense what has been go ing on. This fact was brought out very clearly over the past week-end, when several former residents, at tending the Shrine ceremonial, paid their first visit to Medford la several years. They were all as tonished by the changes that had taken place, and marveled at the growth this community has en joyed. One pi them Informed the Malt Tribune he "simply couldnt get over It," and wondered why he had not ''heard more about it- AH of which emphasizes the fact that all values are compara tive and that there wonld be less complaint with the' present It more people took time to review the past. Also theTe wonld be less complaint with the weather if one took the trouble to read the wea ther reports elsewhere. Wo hold no brief for the weather man. ' In fact, after his disgrace ful behavior on the Sabbath, we heartily favor his impeachment. But before we decide that 4 wet week-end spells disaster, we should consult the lawns, gardens, grain fields, et cetera, and east an ye over other parts of this terres- Ltrial sphere. What do we see? Medford llaO-Tribane. . - POLITICS ISXT WHAT IT ONCE WAS ' - : , It Is a trite enough saying that politics isn't what Is used to be. for It never was. The truth of It II emphasised however in the ap pointment the other day ox Attor ney General van Winkle of W. 8. Levins, our former district attor ney ,and fellow townsman, to be his assistant. - , Levens Is democrat, whUe Van Winkle Is a staunch repub lican, Levens was Van Winkle's. opponent In the election last year. The Interesting thing about' It Is the way party politics -Is chang ing. Men of one party no longer attribute all the sins on the cal endar to those who happen to belong to the other, as they once did. There is of course no incon sistency at all In a republican at torney general having a democrat tor assistant, though a genera tion ago it would have been un heard of. Tea, politics Is changing and this kind of chance is decidedly for the better. Incidentally Mr. Van Winkle will get a loyal and able helper In "Billy" Levens. The former prohibition commis sioner has made an excellent rec ord In public service and will make good in his new position. Baker Democrat-Herald. iNvrnxo A VETO A few unsound thinkers, added to an . opposition that is playing politics, are Jeopardizing the farm relief program, for the enactment of which congress has been called in special session. Two or three middle western farm radicals, encouraged, by the whole anti-administration group, OmiDfpcDDoii'O: to Children. . .Sducators Si MUSIC develops the cultural side of the child's life . . . the most important side ... say educators. Thousands of tests prove that musically trained children get better marks in all other stud ies too. Will you deny your child the "most important thing'' when a GULBRANSEN A T Y P B A N D STYLE FOR S VERY committed the senate agriculture committee to including the deben tnre plan in the farm relief bllL Economists know that the de benture plan is unsound. The na tion knows that President Hoover opposes it. The result will be a veto of the measure and farm re lief will be as far away as ever. Enduring prosperity cannot be given to the farmer by upturning; the laws of economics. Rather wlu disaster .come not Immediately but eventually. True, farm relief lies along more natural lines than the arti ficial debenture method. Perhaps the senate and the house will take the wider viewj an doverrlda the action of the ag rlculture committee. Democrat Herald, i L.IKES CEMENT A protest is made because the highway commission specified Portland cement paving for its new road near New Era. The com mission is right about it. In a country like this where pavements are apt to be wet from the middle of September till the first of May tuiiDinig' TheySay of Optaioa tor TJe t thla AH Letters Mast Writer's Mibh TteMCh This tfeed ltf be Printed. April 21, 1921. Editor Statesman: I take pleasure In submitting this little poem: Tbe Towthfol Swam I can't figure out the trouble, 'Cause Fve been just awful good to Sue, And to have her treat me this way, Just hurts me through and through. At first I tried to tell her That I was all to blame; But yon should have seen the look I got From that haughty little dame. I tried to tell my Ma about It, But she looked cross and said: "If I hear any more about this Pa wttl take yon to the shed." Then I tried my sister Kate, And she showed the poorest taster' Just as I got started talkJn' She up and laughed right in my face. So I turned to my dog Fido, He's been the truest pal to, me; But when I'd finished with my troubles, Fldo calmly scratched his fleas. Aw shucks! what's the use " of . livin' When your girl's gone back on you? Believe Ml Jump into the river. And hide myself from view. But before I do this awfwl thing,' . . Believw 111 speak to Pa. : 1 : t He's hid Just lots at experience; ' -In trying to manage Ma. Cant say he always does so well. But he's not so much to blame: 'Cause wimmin' folks are funny, And must defend their name. Oh boy! there comes my little Sue, A-lookin' all bright and gay; Now our troubles are an bubbles, For she has Bared the 'day. " MRS. GEO. H. LEAVE LL. no other kind of paving should be laid. Not only ta there less danger of skidding, but for night driving It is easier to see. The other kind of pairing wouldn't bo so bad if it were whiter and if something could be done to pre vent It assuming the surface of a washboard. One may be driving along and be feeling perfectly safe on asphalt and suddenly strike a stretch - of ocean wave which leaves -.the - rear wheels without any traction half the time. The ear then begins to do things that make a man wish that he would strike a strip of con crete and strike It mighty soon. Oorvallia Gazette Times. Carrier service guaranteed. If you fail to receive your copy of The Oregon Statesman phone 500 and a copy will be sent to you. o o o ay Gulbransen Piano costs so little? Inves tigate today. Let us give you facts about child training that few parents know. We will show you how you can own a Gul bransen . . . and never miss the purchase price. Come in today. The charming "Minuet" Model $295-others $350-$440. 'Pianos 4 b m B Ete.f oir Breakfast :-- w ' ' By B. J. HENDRICKS , v Lota of farm relief . From the sunshiny days, allow ing pollination- and" te finishing of early spring field crop seeding. S . With several days more of the same kind, then an occasional shower through May, and the "usual Jane rains," everything is going to be hunky dory, with the goose hanging high. m S S Which favorable .outlook for the fanners of Salem's .patroniz ing territory reminds the Bits man of his xft. repeated advocacy of farm courses in the Salem high schools, under the provisions of the Smith-Hughes act. H The big doings' over the star students, of the Silrerton high schools, who hare performed good work in the agricultural courses, i and the same news .omlng from Woodburn and other progressive totwns of this section, serve to re mind one of the lack of Salem in ' this, field where there should be leadership; where observers and visitors have a right to expect leadership. S First of all, Salem is the mar keting and manufacturing center of a great farming district, with major projects In fruit growing, nut culture and many crops espec ially adapted to our soU and cli mate. This Is the country of di versity, and Its highest develop ment and prosperity will come from the production of the raw materials by the industries on4he land that will furnish the reasons for and basis of existence of our Industries ta our cities and towns. U S Experts and eaders are and will be needed In many lines, connect ed, with these operations in ' the hinterland that backs- up bur ur ban activities. We should be de veloping such leadership in ranks of our youth, and giving our young people opportunities here better than they may expect on the average at a distance. Hence the need of agricultural training in our high schools. With out this, we. are not living up to our opportunities, nor giving our young people the chances they have a right to expect. S . Another thing. Marlon county should hare an agricultural agent In number of farms, Marlon coun ty Is at the head among Oregon shire organizations. We hare con siderably above 5000 separate farms. This county, too, is the leader In a number of farm prod ucts, including several branches of live stock. WORTH OF TRAVEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR ONE DOLLAR AND $1000 Worth ofAuto Accident and Pedestrian Insurance Every time you step out of your home or office you are subjected to the haz ards of the street traffic, skidding au tomobiles, or a possible crash of your car which may disable you. Be pre pared for that emergency with acci dent insurance. DONT HESITATE! TOMORROW MAY BE TOO LATE!t Use the ap plication blank in today's paper. Send in your application today, with a re mittance of $1.00. The North American Accident Insurance Company is back of this policy. Establish ed for thirty-nine years. INSURANCE APPLICATION AND SUBSCRIPTION BLANK THE KEW OREGON STATESMAN Date. ......., 1929 Salem,' Oregon. Gentlemen: ' Tow are hervby authorised to eater my uabecriptloa to The New Oregon Statesman for one year from date.'. It la understood that The New Oregon Statesman is to be deliv ered to amy address regularly each day by your authorized carrier and I shall pay htm for the same at the regular es tablished rate of 60c per mouth. -I am not bow subscriber to The New Oregon Statesmaa ( ) I am bow a subscriber to The New Oregon Statesmaa ( ) Name .......... ...... ........v. Age...... Address City ........................... State Occwpatio ...f ...Phone.. ........ Beneficiary's .......... Relationship. I am enclosing a payment of $1.00 Policy fee. I ant to receive m $10,000.00 Travel Accident Insurance Policy is ued by the North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago, UllBola. . . . Ucl Subscriptions rzst be paid in Advance Three Salem banka maintain farm experts, doing the work of county agents. - But these do not take, nor aim to take, the duties belonging to a county agent, who could make his work worth many times the amount of his salary and expenses. And s t a te and other help Is available for a large part of the cost. H On the first of July, there will . arrive in the Willamette valley, or be appointed from our own peo ple, two experts on nut growing, provided with a stenographer, who will be under the pay of the United States department of agriculture. Their services will be of high, val ue In promoting the growth of our nut Industries, and In solving to their profit the many problems of our present producers of nuts. Marion county should have a county agent to mesh up with the work of these experts. That branch of activity alone would be worth the cost. to the county, of his salary and expenses. . There is no line of endeavor on our land that would not be speed ed up and aided by a competent county agent and there are more different angles to'such acjititles here than any section ofslmilar site in this whole country. Marlon county is doing well in an agricul tural way. But she Is not by any means living up to her opportunities. Old Oregon's Yesterdays Town Talks from The States man Our Fathers Read May 1, 1004 St Louis The Louisiana Pur chase Exposition wa4 ; formally opened this afternoon. Among the notable speakers of the first day thawere Secretary of War Taft and E. Harriman. Sousa's band played. The following committee of the O. A. R. Sedgwick Post, is in charge of the decoration ay ex ercises: J. Q. Barnes. T. C. Smith. S. B. Ormsby, J. R. Fairbanks-, J. H. Smith, W. A. Byars and D. Webster. Thirty-eight of the 108 Mar ion county students who took the eighth grade examinations passed' all courses and Will receive their diplomas. " Serenteen marriage license were issued by County Clerk Ro land in the month of ApriL Thi is four more than was written tn corresponding period a year agf OFFERS . 9