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v "No Favor Sioavs Vt; No Tear Shall Ave." 1 Frem First Statesman, March 13, 1151 THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO. Chabxes ASntACUE, Sheidom F. Sackxtt. Pubtuken CHARLES A. SPRAGUE - - Editor-Manager . Ehucoit T. Sackett - m 3Itnmgf-Editor Member of the- Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the nw& for publi cation of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credit. in this gaper, , Pacifie Coast Advertising Kepresenta tires: Arthur W. Stypes, Inc. Portland. Security Bide Eaa. Francisco. Shares Bldg. ; Los Angeles, W. Pac Bid. Eastern Advertising Representatives: Ford-Parsons-Stecher. Inc.. New fork, 171 ICadlson Are. Chicago. SSO K. Michigan Ave. Entered at the Poeteffiee a Salem. Oregon, a Second-Claso Matter, Pnblisked every morning except Monday. Buomete If ice 215 8. Commercial Street. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ' Mail Subscription Rates, in Advance. Within Oregoa ; Dally and Sunday. 1 Mo. 60 cents; 3 Mo. $1.25; ft Ifo. 12.Z5: 1 year I4.. Else - where 36 cent per-Mo. or $5.00 tor 1 year in advance. . By City Carrier: K cent a month; $5.50 a year la advance. Per Copy 2 cents. On trains, and News Stands 5 cents. " Delay at London THERE can. be no doubt that the forced change in the French cabinet is causing the irksome delay in the nego tiations of the naval parley at London. France has in fact held the key to the situation so far as naval problems are concerned. The French demands while intimated in advance, threw cold chills down the backs of the other delegations when they were finally made. For the magnitude of the ton 'liage;sought by France if allowed would virtually institute a big construction program rather than a limitation of reduc- tion of naval armaments. England regards the French de- niands as a threat against her own power on the seas. Then Italy comes in with demands for parity with France. The situation is -thus poised in delicate balance. It is in just this situation that the naval parley found itself when the Tardieu ministry was forced out of office and a new French cabinet formed. The feeling is general however that the new Chautemps government will be short lived. It is also made clear that the change will have no ef fect? on the French demands at London. That is no doubt truej but it does make unstable the business of negotiating. It is hard for delegates to discuss problems of such import ance only to find the . confreres changed over night. France has put forward as an alternate to an augmented navy, a security pact covering the Mediterranean basin. This is the characteristic role of France. Ever since the world war she has been trying to obtain security pacts. She tried hard to convert Pres. Wilson to committing the Unit-r! States to some guaranty of protection for France. Her c nstant en deavor in the field of diplomacy has been for an alignment of allied powers to underwrite French security on the continent. The purpose of the Little Entente of central European pow ers is to give France an eastern ally. Now the proposed Med iterranean pact is intended to give her security in another possible storm center. It is evident that the European powers, no matter how ardently they may talk, about world peace, and no matteri ji . ami l. i I now many peace pacts iney may sign, sua mm, m terms 01 alliances and balance of poVer. The new ideals of world peace seem to be forgotten when it comes to dealing with cards on the green tables of international diplomacy which still has the old world setting. xmjL rr cometo iawmGiNa o- ; L, Z- . lllr lj JL" Members of the senior class ia the college of liberal arts at Wil lamette were royally entertained last night at the heme of Miss Lila Swafford, who is the only 1-yon.ng-ladx member f the class. 44 BITS for BREAKFAST By R. J. HENDRICKS with ISfew Styles in the Senate A DISCONSOLATE although discerning view of the de- XTl cline of the United States Congress in "capability and in dividuality" is that expressed by Samuel G. Blythe, veteran political observer in the current issue of the Saturday Eve ning Post. Confessing the prejudices of age, Mr. Blythe is yet" in sistent that "the present aggregation that operates on Cap itol Hill . . . was once'a great but now is a mediocre Senate. He adds that the present class of senators shows "a marked deterioration in ability, force, statesmanship, intellectual ca pacity, and high political acumen.' As Blythe calls the roll of those great names of yesters year his lament is increased. The giants of the days gone by to Blythe include such men as Aldrich of Rhode Island, an example of partisan leadership, "clean-cut, vigorous, partisan and ruthless. There was Allison of Iowa, "suave, pervading and conciliatory.' Piatt of Connecticut; Morgan of Ala Jbama; Beveridge of Indiana; the late Senator Warren of Wyoming. These and other distinguished names are passed in review as the writer recalls the distinction of the days gotfe by. The reason for this deluge of mediocrity of the present, according to Blythe, is the direct election of senators. Vote , getters rather than great men are now in the upper house. Instead of representing a group of "olden statesmen", men rising above sectional class and petty prejudice,-the senate, like its contemporary, the house, has become entirely reflec tive of its home constituents; a place of mass production rather than a seat of individual assertion. Behind the glistening story of the good old days' which Mr. Blythe recalls, there are aspects of the old senate not re counted. Boies Penrose of Pennsylvania was both pictur esque and powerful but his policies were not always to be admired. Mark Hanna may have made McKinley but the country rebelled against such domination. Thomas C Piatt, the "Easy Boss" of New York state politics, ruled with an iron, hand if it was a smooth one. Nelson W: Aldrich, who served from 1881 .to 1911, headed a domination absolute and invincible and based on extreme partisanship. The case for or against direct election of senators is not all in. Admitting the general drabness of today's senate, it is still to be questioned if it does not even in muddlmcr fash ion and without the flow of wit, come as close as its prede- A . Aft M il 7 ' MM cessors to iuncuomng ior ine pudiic weau ine very strength of the old-time boss produced his weakness. The most salient observation of Mr. Blythe -is the one that the theory of the original senate has been changed; it is no long er, ah aggregation of elder statesmen; it is a second edition of the house. v. A Veteran Editor Passes mHE host of friends of J. S. Dellinger, late editor of the JL Morning Astonan, will be shocked to learn of his sud den demise Sunday morning. Stricken with heart failure, he died at his country home near Astoria. Mr. Dellinger was a veteran editor. He had made a life career of the newsnaner business, having started at the age of 16. He published pap ers in the middle west, in the Northwest and in Alaska. A fine, upstanding, vigorous editor, he was a valiant contender for the causes which he espoused. He was especially vigilant in safeguarding the interests' of the lower Columbia country - and his home city of Astoria. Every effort thai looked to ward development there received his cordial Rurmort. The writer called on Mr. Dellinger last Friday evening and had a very pleasantvisit with him in his office at the Astorian plant. He was then apparently in good health. Sat- urdayeveniEg ce called at the Motel Gearhart and planned to entertain at his home at Dellmoor av large- eroun from Portland and other places who were spending the week-end . at Gearhart. The word that came next morning of his death was a distinct shock. ' - . After all, it was a fine way for a man of the character and vigor of Mr. Dellinger to die. He worked up to the last carrying a full man's load of responsibility and of labor : and then, all was over. His .load shifts to other shoulders, his editorial pen if broken. But the memory of fcla life and work Mrw live on. Greatest In world: a- The Pacific Electric Is the greatest fnternrbaa railroad sys tem in the world, - having Over 1100 miles of standard gang main line, over which one may 4n the section of California cover ed by Los Angeles, San Bernar dino, Riverside and Orange conn ties, on its "big red cars." W It operates the famous Mt. Lowe line, giving the "greatest mountain railway trip in the world." On one of its folders U gives a photographic view of the cities over 4000 feet below, in cluding Los Angeles oter the title, "The Land of a Million Lights; Kight Scene from Mt. Lowe." More than a five foot shelf of books would be required to make room for an adequate descrip- noon of all the interesting things along the more than 1100 miles of main line track of this system. tint mere- is nothing more Inter esting and significant about the fenerations of this great system tnan the club house for its em ployees, the new home of which was dedicated September 18th last. The Bits man waa shown through this club houfe on his recent visit to Los Anceles. bv Ed. C. Thomas, publicity head of the company, a veteran in that service of some 25 years stand ing, ana daddy, or one of th pioneers in the promotion of the club. His pride in the child of hl areams is surely a worthv one. The showing is a creditable one of the spirit of up to date great employers or labor of their care for the men and women who maite up their working forces the body of servants who keep the wheels going around and give the neignooriy contacts or the com. pany with the patronizing public. m m The name is the Pacific Elec tric ciuo. it has a membershln of about 5000: employees of thm company. Here is an organization mat rurnisnes ail the facilities ana conveniences and accommo dations of an ultra modern a&d np to date club organization worthy of the natronav nf mil lionaires, that charges a-member- snip or 35 cents -a month! TbJs memoerBnip affords to an em ployee and the denendent men bers of his or her family all the Hcuiuea or the great club. V wnai are the facilities? nn. finds on entering the main lnnn Crestwood velvet nrnotfnr irv. close clipped clover, stately pilas- icr caairs upnoistered In tanesA 'owur aavenports ana lounge chairs with outstretch irmi In- viOng restfulness; with objects of beanty to' please the eve. and mu sic from the grand piano and- ra- uo entertainments from over the worm and a spirit of welcome ana comrsaesaip. W There Is a fine Ilbrarr nt n the main lounge; full book shelves. A billiard room haev of the main lounge; card rooms, rod ana gun emit room. There is ladles' lounge on another floor. lint as a palatial parlor. There Is a great ball room ft to 10 feet, accommodating 300 daaneers: with a sectional stage for orches; ira, There is a tine dining room. low A Problem For You For Today . Wast lam of money loaatd at f per cent for 10 months -will yield, the same. Interest as $7S9 loaned tor a year at per cent. Answer to Yesterday's Problem -It per cent. Explanation- subtract 12 from 100; take : multiply by 14 J-7 percent; take U of 100; divide 18 S-4 by 25- modern kitchen: with priced and wholesome meals. fc "w There are class rooms for stndy, with educational courses In a great diversity, to accommodate tne ambitious ones for advance ment among the employees of the company. There art divisional quarters, with lockers, lavatories, showers, recreation rooms, ath letic facilities, and all the rest. mm There is a great auditorium. with two of the finest motion pic ture machines. As comfortable and well ordered as the best theaters. Many public spirited people give their aid in furnish tag the best entertainments. Some of the rich- residents of California give books for the library. The company Itself has provided the building and the furnishings. m While Mr Thomas was show ing the Bits man through this splendid company club, a lady with her little daughter was met pa the way. The mother was In quiring concerning the facilities. Her home was in a town away uo tne line, many miles away. Her husband was a member of the club. He was nayinjt his 35 cents month membership, and was enthusiastic about this home for himself and his fellow employees and their families. She had come to look it over. It was her first visit. V m She was told that it was her club, too. Everything was hers. being a dependent member of the family, for the membership of her husband. She was told to exam ine It. Look through It Take ad vantage of any or all of Ks facil- lties, now and at all times. She said she desired to avail herself of some or the educational facil ities. When did this class meet wnen aid anoiner nave its ses sions? s w s She was given directions. She said she was tired and would rest and wash np, and have her meal there for herself and her little girl, and then she wonld get the contacts she wanted with the directors of the educa tional classes. She was made to' feel that this was her privilege and .fall right, and that very member of the force was more than willing sad always ready to serve aer. What a spirit of hospitality and comradeship! And all af forded by a "soulless" corpora tion. . That is the new spirit of great industries. It is on ft the brightest lights of modern Am erican Industry, The Pacific Elec tric employees are like one- great family. They feel that way, They work that way., They live the obli gation they sense to look out for the property, and Interests of tneir, company. V Tbeyjuw provided wtta sick and accident and death benefits. through the help of their great elab. They are made te feel that they are more than cogs In a big Industrial wheel, and that their dependents are a part of the whole sympathetle organization that cares for their comforts and pleasures, and wants them to be healthy and happy and normal human beings, and wishes to eufa them whoa they are sick and re store yiem whea they are db abled- and to bo In the place of the provider of the family when se or sno is gone. - t X Tnio Is th growis spirit In this coontrr- It la iha snlrit af altrsiini tatt irons of the best signs that wo are becoming clvti- iseev :- - - ' There are a good many sap Its. of this kjtad; throughout the United States, , and they are graciously growing In number, ad la sfrio. Bat it there Is- a uner cmp m tne worm with a membership charge as low as 35 cents a month, the . Bits man would be glad to hear of It. Can the reader blame . Ed. C. Thomas, daddy of that club, tor being proud of his dream child? Or any one else In that big or ganlzation for his part in making such t r service possible from President D. W. Pontius of the company to the humblest member of the great force of employees. If . 1 esteraavs OT OH Orefca Towm Talks front Tbs States ansa, pay Fathers Bead February 25, 1005 U Frank; X. Holer, a prominent newspaper man died at the homo of bis brother, A. F: Hofer of East Salem. Winners in the Salem high try out for membership on the de bating team which Will later vie with other schools; of the state were; Helen Philips, Edwin Has lan and Rex Turner with Ralph Moores, alternate. The Salem public kindergarten has just completed the fifth month of very successful work under direction of Miss Palmer, Roseburr Music Dealer Visits at Hubbard Home HUBBARD. Feb. 24 W. E Ott, proprletotr or a 'music store in Roseburg spent Wednesday night St the R. C. Painter home while on his way to Portland o a business trip. Mr. Ott Is s brother of Mrs. Painter and not only visited with his sister and family but also enjoyed a visit with his mother, Mrs. Susie Ott, who resides with her daughter. Zena Couple Is Happy Over Babe ZENA. Feb. 24. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Danes of Zena Sunday evening. February 10. The Infant has been named Delia Ann. She has two little sisters ho welcome her. nr. ana Airs, navies came to Oregon from Oklahoma City, last summer, making the trip by auto. They reside on the W. Frank Crawford fruit and berry ranch wnere Mr. Dairies Is employed. Old-Time House In Amity Razed AMITY, Feb. 24 Earl Cronk is proceeding to tear down one of the old houses which he pur chased from J. R. . Snodgrass. TRACEDTO REAL ILLS Dont Blame Environmeiit or Heredity for Fits of " Depression, Says Authority, for They Are Usually "Due to Physical or Blental Causes. By ROYAL S. COPELAND, II. D. United States Senator from New York. Former CoumiuUmer of Health, Nevt York CUf. WE are inclined to blame the moods we have upon our environ ment. If we don't do this wo lay them to something we think -we may have inherited. Yet the chances are they come from some physical cause. What wo do inherit Is an over-sensitiveness of the nervous system. Or, going deeper into the cause, there may be some lack of harmony in those wonderful glands of the body, the "endo crine Elands." These glands, called glands of "internal se cretion," play a large part in the development and nutrition of a child. It is particularly im portant that they do their good deeds before the age of fourteen. - The mind does its work from a nest of nerve cells. When these nerve cells are out of order then one's attitude toward life is not quite normal When the nervous system goes wrong, then some sort of nerve disorder appears. Some such troubles are lasting, but thousands of them can b corrected by physical and mental measures. . in taese cases, one mood follows another. There may be great depression, when all the world looks black. Then the spirits rise, in high excitement over some happening which makes an impress on the emotions. Sometimes they begin with great fatirue. wnen sucn symptoms appear U1 V " J PfC-COPEJANl. not uncommon to find there has aot been enough relaxation. Intes tinal and other poisons may have Erected the system. After pro longed mental work, overatudy, long continued worry or fear, emotional reactions are set up which causa these extreme moods. Again, the cause for moodiness In a person may lie in the mental realm alone. If a child is of a sensitive nature, be 1 unpleasantly affected by ridicule from bis friends la school for being "different- I am sorry te say be may be belittled at borne. As a result of all his troubles be may become melancholy. He finds It hard to concentrate. All in all be ta .miserable. Even though they are only molehills, his troubles seem mountain high. What ia the cura for these miser able moods T First of an, the mental and physical causes must be sympathetically studied and treated. Teur doctor win find the physical cause, it may lie ta same infection in the body, in wrong habits of eat. Ing, Improper assimilation ef food, or lack of the right food. It may be one or more of a great many things. We cannot estimate the extent to which the llfe-Klvins; rays of the sua affect our bodies and minds. No human belag or animal or living thing can exist without its rays for any length of time. It is no wonder that so many persona ar affected by ear modern Indoor life. Such cases as we are discussing today, of people with more or less serious nervous disorders, should be eut-of. doors In the fresh ah and sunshine as much as possible. A child, particularly at the ado lescent age, needs kindly understand ing ef bis moods by parents and friends. He should be encouraged te take up some engrossing work, or relaxation, as the case may be. lis should follow bis bent, do the things he likes to do and is interested in doing, so far as possible. Let him read a book, take long walks with a pleasant companion, but he must fight dejection and cultivate hanpy thoughts. More relaxation, Rood food, plenty of sleep, the out-of-doors and a cairn spirit, go far ia curing these black moods that cause so much unhappi nesa. As somebody has said, manu facture happiness for yourself and ethers, and the probability is vour blues will disappear very quickly. f Answers to Health Queries M. E. E, Q. What do you advise for a bleach to make superfluous hair lees aoticeable.7 A Fresh peroxide of hydrogen, frequently applied will bleach the hair and, It is contended by some that It will retard the hair growth. QmrKU. 13. Hwhm IMm Bvrfca. ha. This house Is located directly I It is one of the oldest houses across from the Amity hotel. in Amity. 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