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The OREGON STATESMAN, fiabcu Oregon, Wednesday Morning, Rlay 21, 1930
"iV Foror Sways Us; Na Fear Shall Awe."
From First Statesman. March 22, 151
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HEALTH
Today's Talk
By B.S. CopelandVlI. D.
ANOTHER WALL STREET SUFFERER
The Length of the Life Span
THE normal expectancy of life has been greatly length
ened in the last century and especially so in the last quart-er-centiiry.
Despite the ages attributed to ancients of bible
times, ages hich now are regarded as mythical, the real
age at death averaged only a little over 20 years. Hard con
ditions of birth, and of youth and maturity increased mortal-
ity of the earlier years, thus holding down the average. As
these conditions improved the life-expectation lengthened
until a study made in Germany at the end of the 17th cen
tury showed the average age tat death to be 83 and a half
years. In New England the expectation of life at the beginn
ing of the 18th century was 35 years, in the middle of the
19th century 40 years. In 1890 the figure was 44 years, and
more recent studies show the life span average to be 59
rears in Massachusetts.
What has brought this about? Chiefly education in pub
lic health and the winning of the battle against germ dis
eases. Rarely, now do plagues like the fevers and choleras
strike and decimate whole DODulations. Small-pox, diphtheria,
scarlet fever these have been pretty well mastered either by
inoculation or the use of curative toxins. Improved sanita
tion, purer milk and water supplies, proper disposal of wastes,
abolishment of slums and tenements these have done much in
promoting longevity. Then wonders have beenVorked in the
preservation of life at birth. In America the death rate both
for mothers and babes is still inexcusably high, but the rate
ia downward and by continued education and health regula
tion it may be lowered much more.
With this very gratifying showing we are apt to be quite
complacent and think that death is not so imminent as in
years gone by. But for one who has reached the age of 40,
his remaining expectancy of life is no greater than of old. In
fact his chances of living to a ripe old age are not quite so
good as it was prior to 1880. We have had many formulas for
promoting octogenarianism: buttermilk, cabbage, vegetables,
transplanting of glands, all have proven as futile as Ponce de
Leon's search for the fountain of youth. As Louis I. Dublin
vriting in the May Harper's on this subject says:
"We have not yet learned how to check the processes of degen
eration. Today even larger numbers of people are dying of heart dis
ease, cancer, cerebral hemorrhage, arterial diseases. Bright's disease,
and diabetes. . . . We seem, in fact, to be confronted at the" older
ages with the gradual breakdown ot the human organism. Apparent
ly the human body like the machine in Industry, has a fairly definite
working life and each year of actlTlty produces a certain amount of
depreciation. Consequently we aee little hope ot any improvement un
til we find out mora abut the causes of senescence.
The psalmist's three score years and ten still seems the
limit of expectation for one who has passed the colics and
upsets of infancy. The extra years are very often apt to be
robbing time for no great satisfaction. Some there are who
cling to life merely for its arithmetic, that the toll of their
years may be great. Others are more happy to live life to the
full and then pass on without the rheumy afflictions of old
age. As Tennyson wrote: "Better fifty years of Europe than
a cycle of Cathay." J.
School Entertainments
I F ONE wants to study the impact of the comic strip and
the movie and talkie on youth he should attend one of the
typical school entertainments of the day. Times have chang
ed in schools as in other spheres of life, and in the field of
school entertainment just as much as any. In former years a
school entertainment majored in serious efforts: readings,
dialogues, worth-while plays, choruses. True the work was
that of amateurs and had many rough edges, but there was
a vein of real purpose running through it. The box office
was incidental.
The present day school entertainment is theatrical in
this that its prime concern is the gate receipts. So many of
them are of the vaudeville or circus order a series of im
provised stunts of scant value to the audience and no par
ticular value to the performers. Farrish junior high had one
of them the other night. A row of hand-me-down college
stunts were worked over, some novel features added and the
whole presented as an entertainment by the 9A students,
who are supposed to be ready for senior high. From the skill
they displayed in crude comedy one must admit they are
quite ready for high school.
There were some really good things in the production,
. and some good acting. But it was typically vaudeville, broad
humor taking the place of any serious purpose. Bare-legged
dancing, tap and toe dancing: the schools are educating the
feet if not the head. In one particular we think the schools
of today excel in their programs those of a quarter century
ago, that is in their instrumental musk. They attempt more
. in the way of orchestra and band work, and the results are
good. Chorus singing shows no improvement.
One observes too that the performers are not at all tim
id: in fact with some of them there is almost a freshness,
W V. a a m ... -
ivnicn is not surprising considering their education in comic
strip smart-aleck stuff. Are we ageing? Wen, perhaps; but
we feel like going to the Leslie operetta at the senior hicrh
school auditorium tonight to see if that performance will
not impress us as Deing more worth-while ' for junior high
preseniauon.
Statistics show that nina out ef
ten people hare seme form ot foot
trouble. Way is this?
wrong- . ntting shoes, wrong
mat hodc of
standing and
walking; with
the toea turned
out instead of
straight
ahead, lack of
exercise these
these are com
mon falts. AU
of them cause
weakness
train and
stress of the
feet, and as a
result, the en
tire nervous .
system asaay be
disturbed?
Tout feet
may play a large part tn yonf wet
fare: No one can be a success
In life if these members are sub
jected to constant strain.
The nerves ot the feet are con
nected with the nerves of the
leg and body. Many a parson has
pains in various parts ot the body
and wonders at the cause. Many
a stubborn case ot headache,
backache, poor circulation and
spinal disorder has been mistaken"
for neuritis, rheumatism or kid
ney disease when the trouble has
been nothing but poor, misused
feet.
Much damage is done by wear
ing too high-heeled shoes. A high
heeled shoe throws the arch of
the foot out ot position and the
weight ot the body is placed en
the front part of the foot. The
present fashion of too high heels
for woman la a foolish one, tor it
must bring with it many ills ot
the body.
Many people suffer from fallen
arches. The majority of them feel
aches and pains of one sort or an
other and become tired after be
ing on the feet a while. By uo
ef the correct shoe this can be ov
ercome in time. Change the shoes
and stockings often. This eases
the feet immeasurably.
The proper care ot the feet be
gins with cleanliness. Every
night the feet should be thorough
ly bathed. AH day ions; they are
kept in an almost air-tight com
partment. The foot perspires and
the oil glands pour out their, oily
secretions. The feet need more
bathing than the rest ot the body.
After bathing the feet, twist and
turn them so that the mueles,
nerves and blood vessels can be
exercised and stimulated. Mas
sage the foot gently. You will re
lax and feel better all over for
this extra care of the feet at
night.
Do not be forgetful of the ne
cessity of careful selection and
fitting of your children's shoes.
Have them properly fitted to com
bine comfort and foot health as
well as for looks. Many of the
foot troubles of childhood bring
on poor posture. The child does
not complain of the pain, bat
symptoms of fatigue and weak
ness are often due to improper
shoes. See that the stockings are
not too short or too long-, so as
to cramp or injure the feet ef
your chUd.
This marvelous mechanism call
ed the foot carries yon on your
way over the floor of the world.
it gives grace to the dancer, cush
ions tae rescent of the polevanlter
and carries the soldier with his
heavy pack over dreary miles ea
tne march. How mtie we appre
ciate Its worth.
Walking is a tine art and one
of the best exercises In the world.
If your feet are to function prop
erly, house them In roomy com
fortable shoes, so'that your body
will be poised, yoar stride vigor
ous and easy and every movement
ot tne body utne and supple with
energy and good health.
Answers to Health Queries
L. E. E. Q. What would yen
aavue tor poor circulation?
Z. what would yon advise for
sore and inflamed eyes?
a. Baud up your general
health and circulation will im
prove. Try taking a tablespoonful
ot pure cod-liver oU after meals.
2. See an eye specialist for
sore and inflamed eyes. An eye
wash ot borie acid will give tem
porary relief.
O5
The Wizard of Oz
Z WEST has met his wizard in the person of Walter
' Pierce. The two ex-irovernors had a finis f io-M in the
. democratic primaries and the result was positive and decis
ive. West trailed the man from the wide open spaees by over
8,000 votes. West's defeat came as an open rebuke for his af
filiation with utility interests in the guise of a disinterested
servant of the people. His tomme-lashinc f mnn- TTorian
in the session of the last legislature gave good entertainment
- and delighted those who like to see the verbal lash laid oa
without mercy, but the incident gave the man in the ten-gal-j
Ion hat a terrific club. And when it was disclosed that West
,had accepted large retainers from power interests his day
was done. He will still be an intricniin wiUHMor, .v.
rf with an adder's tongue; but though his hand be hairy like
Esau's the Jacob's voice will alwavs h nmtT
i tv democric primaries gave us one diversion. Waiter
... icxvc vecame- ina wxzara o uz.
: IISSJ. sspreme court
- - iwmwfc wocmuam or Iae aeatn t Governor Patterson.
-i . ,Al I"1 "ports the poor fish in tU Rogue river didn't know
. .. ...ucmti aucj iu won or josi igje eiecu n.
P.S. Q. What would cause
lump on the side of my neck?
A. Probably enlarged gland.
See a doctor.
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EIPES EN 0 QY?
tv CAROLYN WELLS
F.E.M. Q. Are California and
Arizona good states for persons to
live in who are troubled with ca
tarrh?
A. Yes.
Mrs. C.W.D. Q. What causes
the skin to itch, leaving red rais
ed marks?
A. This is probably due to
hives.
R. II. R. C. What causes my
fingers to become numb?
2. Is there such a thing as an
enlarged heart?
A. May be due to voor circu
lation. Build up the general health
and your circulation will improve.
2. YeSi i
O. R. Q. Is there any treat
ment which will make the tonsils
healthy?
A. It the tonsils are diseased
they should be removed.
V. 8. D. Q. What do ron ad
vise for eczema?
AvFor fullp artlculars send
self -addressed stamped envelop
and repeat your Question.
I know Just how you feel and I'm
sure you're doing wisely. Leave
us an address so, we can tell you
when Emily comes back."
I ve no address as yet. other
than my bankers,; but they wUl
always know where I am. I shall
make some plans: in the next tew
days, end I'll drop you a line, Mrs.
Beu, so you'll Know wnere x am.
It's good of you tp'care."
Ie a notion to drive down to
New York with you," said Lamb,
looking thoughtful.
Do. I'd be glad of company.
and I'm a good driver."
'No,' concluded Burton. "I'm
not packed. And, too, I'd rather
stay till afternoon, and see the
girls aain."
'As you say. Well. I'll be get
ting along. I won't try to say
what I hope for' you all I'm
I'm pretty much all in."
With a tew handshakes, he left
them, speaking no further word.
Prau helped him into his car.
and Pete Gibby also went out on
the porch.
"Goedbr. he ssid, noting the
fsnlteases and hatboxes in the car.
"Going right to t.be club?"
Tes, or some- hotel. I'U de
cide on the way ddwn."
And Pennington! drove off. sit
ting erect and tiftn behind his
wheeL 4
"He's all right when he's
alone," Gibby said, returning to
the dining room,: : "but people
seem to get on his nerves."
"No wonder." Rodney observed,
"especially over 'here where he
knows we have out own trouble."
"He's in a bad way." Lamb
said. 1 shouldn't- have cared to
ride with his driving. I spoke on
an impulse."
"Oh, no." Gibby Insisted. "He
started off like a ;born chauffeur.
He'll be all right once he's quit
ot these harrowing scenes and
that empty house Of his. I never
saw such a nervous man. I sup
pose it's that artistic tempera
ment. I don't see how his wife
ever lived with hlnj."
"Maybe It was because she
couldn't that
"No, no," Aunt -Judy interrupt
ed Lamb's speech; "Pauline was
lust as temperamental herself.
They were happy together and
understood each other. Her
trouble was all caused by her
grief at her child's death. When
Jim gets away from all this and
settles down somewhere, he'll get
quieted down, probably write a
new play, and regain his poise and
balance. :.
"You're a wise- woman, mad
am," said Abel Collins, bowing
toward her. "Your remarks show
acumen and wise prograstication.
It might be added that our friend
may find some other temperamen
tal soul, who wilI-4 '
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For You For Today
1 ?1
Diem
How many rolls of roofing are
required to cover the roof of a
building 80 by 40 ft., if the cable
is 8 ft. high and Che root projects
z n. beyond the building all
around?
Answer to Yesterday's Problem
lstV SSOtO r 2nd. S00. Exnlan-
atioa Add 1-S and 1-4: subtract
rrom lZ-lldtvids 4900 by S-12.
Nino months eual 2-4 years;
mnitiply K by 1-4; add 1-3;
multiply 9$aa by 25-48; add
4000 and 6000: subtract from
CHAPTER XXXm.
"Oh, let the poor man alone,"
said Aunt Judy. -;
"Suppose he dogs, he, won't be
the first man to marry a second
time."
"Who's going to marry a second
time, you, Pete?" :nd Betty came
in to the dining room in all the
fresh glory of a Summer-morning
toilette.
"I csn't until after X marry the
first time, and yon say you're not
reedy yet." Gibby .answered, gaz
ing hungrily at the lovely vision.
Ohy well, there's no hurry.
Any muffins, Prailf Big. tat ones,
with lots of butter; and honey?"
"Be careful, my child." Abel
Collins warned her. "Soft earns
are lovely now, bit "
"Don't bother,: Mr. Comas."
Betty smiled at htm. "I knoVit
all by heart. And as long as Ikn
at KhoUwood, I'm golnr to st
muffins If t have to suffer the
rest ot my Ufa. Nell's going home
UdayAnat Judy.? :
"I know It, deaf.' You're not.
are ron.?" - - , ,.
lJ3Ko. pleasei.1 ni to siix.an-
ether week, if I may." i
"Indeed yon may; we'd love to !
have you."
"Then you'll have to have me,"
declared Pete. "Im Betty's satel
lite, you know."
"All right. Satellite, stay on,"
Ssld Aunt Judy, glad to have these
two favorites of hers as long as
possible.
So that afternoon Nell went
down to New York in the train,
escorted by Lamb, who was going
down anyway. i
The leave-taking was sad. for
Rodney and Burton Lamb were
real friends, but it had to be, and
with a few words the wrench was
oyer and the depart in f pair waved
oacK irom xne car window as taey
were driven off to the station.
"Our house party is getting
smaller, said Pete, with an ef
fort at lightness; "Jest Aunt Jndy
And Betty and as two fellers left.
Who's" for a game dt bridge?"
it was a good suggestion and
they all agreed, but the Interest
in the cards was half-hearted sad
the play was not brisk.
At last they gave it up and went
out to sit on the terrace in a fa
vorite screened corner, where they
could see approaching visitors and
escape them if so desiring.
But the only visitor in sight
just then was a dilapidated-looking
urchin, whose wondering
stares about proved him a strang
er. Yet he seemed sure of his des
tination and plodded np the brok
en marble pathway toward the
house.
"I'U see what he wants," said
Pete, rising and going slowly to
ward the boy.
"What is It, youngster?" he
said, smiling good-naturedly.
"You sure you're on the right
track?"
"Want to see Miss Bell." said
the boy, obviously a city gamin
and about ten or twelve years old.
"Miss Bell? Well, I'm her
agent, I guess I'll do."
"No," and the decided head
shook, "must see Miss Bell her
self." "All right, come ahead," and
Pete piloted the lad to Aunt Judy
who sat on a swing seat In the
corner.
"You Miss Bell?" he Inquired
very earnestly.
"Yes. child. Who are you?"
"Then this here letter is for
you," he tugged an envelope from
his pocket and was about to make
on when Pete caught him.
"No, yon dont sonny. Yon wait
a minute. See?"
The boy began to cry.
"I want to go home." he wail
ed, wriggling out of Pete's grasp.
All ngat. yon can go in a
few moments. We have to see
it there's an answer, yon know."
No, the man said no answer,
Lemma go."
Annt Jndy read the short note,
and passed it to Rodney, who read
it. with Betty looking over his
snouiaer.
Without a word as to its eon-
tents, ne handed it to Fete, say-ins;:
"I'll hold the kid. while yon
give that the once-over. Fete."
Gibby took the oaper and read:
Mls Bell if you wtQ be in the
woods in front of the miller house
at midnight Sunday- night and will
tire me ten thousand dollars In
cash you win hare year nelce em
ily back tomorrow sate and sound
hot if you tell anybody poUes or
anybody else the deal is all off 1
Will be in that place at midnight
hut yon must come alone dent try
any gallery or yoa win queer the
wnoie business its ap to yoa play
rair and t win play fair r t
kldasmner
Pete handed the paper back to
Aunt Judy and turned to the hoy.
. "Now. don't bo scared. sonny.
he said; "we" knew yon hate doai
nothing wrong yourself. Who
gave jeo.. that note Jta. brlaf
here?"
"A man," said the boy, brlgth
ening a little, tor Pete had a way
with children.
"Where?"
, "In Haverstraw, near the post
office." What's your name?"
"Larry Shane."
"All right. Larry, now tell us
all about the man. Did you ever
see him before?"
"Nope, never."
"What did he look like?"
Larry considered. "Well, he
was a fat man, short, yon know,
and stout. He had black hair and
eyes he was a Jew, I think. And
he wore sporty clothes, kinder
checkered and a ring with a 'big
di-mond in it. And a red neck-
tie; that's all I noticed. And he
guv me the note and said If I'd
bring It here he'd pay me good.
And ho paid me and I brans- it.
and I want to go home. The man
said I could ketch the six-forty
back to Haverstraw."
How much did he pay you?'
"He gimme ten dollars and my
ucaet over here and back."
"Clearly this lad knows nothing
more about it Aunt Judy said.
looking pityingly at the thin little
chap, "can prau to feed him up
and let him to home. We can
consider what we're going to do
aoout his message afterward."
"You're right. Aunt Judy.
Rodney . said. "The kidnapers
wouldn't trust a lad who knew
any more about the business than
Larry, here. They undoubtedly
picked him up on the street to
send him. He looks so bright, you
see. What were von doinr when
me man tacgied you?"
-belling papers, sir. The New
York papers. And he bought aU
l had left and then sent me on
this errand. Now kin I go?"
"Have some supper first?" in
vited Pete.
Larry s eyes danced, and he
said, "Yep, but I want to git that
train."
So Prall took the forlorn little
chap to the kitchen and rare him
such a meal as he had never be
fore seen or heard of, and also a
box of goodies to take home with
him. .
Pete had followed, determined
to - get any further information
possible, but Larry, it seemed had
exhausted his store of knowledge
of the stranger, and bad nothing
further to offer. Pete made him
describe again the man who had
given him the note, and the boy
reiterated exactly the tale he had
told at first.
(To be continued)
BITS for BREAKFAST
By B. J. HENDRICKS
Army, navy, marines;
S S
Contiaalng the sketches con
cerning the three defense arms of
the United States, the following
Is furnished by Chief Turret
Captain Breeze, whose office is
in the city hall, and who Is un
married. "A few tacts about the
United States navy" is the caption
given by Captain Breeze:
"The navy might be classed as
a huge corporation carrying on
business all over the world, em
ploying- approximately 150,000
people owning supplies worth a
billion dollars, owning floating
equipment worth a billion 300
million more, owning real estate
valued at 00 million, paying out
annually some S00 millions of
dollars.
"a
"The term of enlistment for the
navy is four years, and over 75
per cent of the navy men reenlist
after having completed their first
tour year enlistment. The navy
maintains four recruit training
stations, located at San Diego,
California; Great Lakes. Illinois;
Newport. Rhode Island; and
Hampton Roads, Virginia. When
first enlisting recruits are sent to
one of these four training sta
tions, where they are required to
take eight weeks' military train
ing.
m
"The navy maintains 22 trade
schools on land, for training men
in greater numbers than has been
found convenient to train on
board ship. Each and every man
who enlists in the 'navy Is eligi
ble to try tor entrance to one of
these schools afteT having com
pleted his military training. A
feeling ot security prevails among
the men who attend these navy
trade schools, due to the fact that
they are sure of not being laid off
before having completed their
coarse, and they also receive their
room and board and regular
monthly pay while learning. Men
who reenlist and stay in the ser
vice 20 years are eligible to retire
on a pension and receive a check
each month equal to the interest
on $20,000. In other words, the
navy lays away $1000 each year
for the continuous service man,
besides his regular monthly sal
ary. "During a four year enlistment
a man can almost be assured of
seeing all of the principal cities
along the western and eastern
coast line of the United States, the
Panama. Canal, Cuba, the West
Indies Snd Honolulu, and If he
stays in the service for 20 years
his travels will be unlimited. The
navy recognizes the fact that all
work and no play makes jack a
dull boy, and is strong tor athlet
ics, furnishing all the equipment
necessary for training stations
and ships to carry on athletics to
the fullest extent, and many of
our outstanding athletes have got
ten tneir start in the navy,
a V S
"Moving pictures are furnished
each training station and all the
largest ships, and are shown ev
ery night. Well stocked libraries
are furnished for the benefit of
navy men, and the navy also fur
nishes tree educational courses
covering over 150 subjects for
those who wish to study during
spare time. Due to the fleet be
ing absent frdm this coast for the
past few months, the quota of en
listments tor this district has
been rreatly- reduced. However,
after July 1st the quota win bo
Increased about 60 per cent, giv
ing more men an opportunity to
take advantage ot the wonderful
opportunities offered by the U. S.
Navy."
w
J. E. Breeze, chief turret cap
tain, U. S. nary, local recruiting
officer, has been In Salem the
past 20 months. He first enlisted
in the navy-at Kansas City. Mis
souri. October 14, 1916. He serv
ed on the east toast and over seas
during the world war. He was
transferred to the west coast in
October, 1921. He had over 11
years sea service before request
ing land duty. He is now going
on his 14th year In the service.
He says the time he has spent in
the service has been very pleas
ant duty.
S -
He expects to be In Salem about
three more months before return
ing to sea duty. He has made
numerous friends in Salem during
the time spent here, and it will be
with a feeling of deep regret
when the time comes to say good
by, but Captain Breeze says he
will always be an Oregon booster
regardless ot where he may be,
and particularly tor the city ot
Salem.
(The marines will have the
right of way in this column to
morrow.) S
The bits man wants to congra
tulate the people of Salem over
their prospect of securing the
ownership of their water system,
as soon as all the legal prelimin
aries can be threshed out, which
may be soon, or might ,be a long
time. Anyway, the people on Fri
day last gave their verdict, and
that ought to be final; will be
final, excepting for the fight that
may have to be made for the actu
al transfer.
m
The Bits man predicts that the
system will pay its way, and take
care of interest on the bonds, and
provide' for the sinking fund,
with something oyer for better
mqnte, and extensions, without an
increase in the water rates. It
extensions are numerous, through
rapid growth ot the city, more
bonds may have to be voted, but
in that case the increasing rev
enues will pay interest on the new
bonds and build up a sinking
fund to retire them.
S
Another prediction: Within a
few years, the people wiU vote an
issue of bonds for securing a
mountain water supply, by gra
vity system, and will have
power for distribution, the Bale
of which will justify the cost. How
many years will depend on
growth; but the fact that there
is such an outlook will speed up
the expansion ot the city in many
ways.
a "a
Salem has definitely stepped
out as a progressive city, and this
fact will help powerfully in at
tracting enterprising people and
bringing new industries. It i al
together possible that Salem will
in 1940 be in the 50,000 class,
and going much stronger than
ever. And then bare only a fair
start towards the splendid metro
polis that will finaUy adorn the
central Willamette valley.
Editorial
Comment
From Other Papers
Yesterdays
... Of Old Oregon
Town Talks tram The ftetes
xnaa Oar Fathers Bead
May SI, 1805
The Salem high school baseball
team met defeat yesterday after
noon at the hands of the Univer
sity Of Oregon in Eugene. Final
score, 11 to P.
Miss Winifred Muriel Byrd of
this city was among the gradu
ates ot the New England Conser
vatory of Mute at Boston this
week, taking her diploma with
high honors.
. Bev, G. Wi Plumer of Portland
is the new pastor ot the Chemek
eta street; Evangelical church.
Rev; Hernschnch was appointed
pastor of the Zion Evangelical
church in Seattle.
KANSAS CITY, May 20
(AP) Qna Sonnenberg, recognis
ed In some states as the world
Jhearywelght wrestlinr champloav5
was awaraea- victory over Ed
"Strangler Lewis on a foul here
tonight after Kk bad wen a IiL
FIGHTING THE CHAIN STORE
Throughout the country, an ag
gressive tight Is waged on chain
stores by independents. In many
towns it is being carefully organ
ised and is led by professionals.
Most of these are nonresidents. '
Inasmuch as such leadership
does not always have the sense of
responsibility for community rows
and their consequences that per
sons may be expected to have who
belong, and Inasmuch as a cam
paign is about to be started here,
the position of the local newspa
pers should be made plain.
The Republic and Herald be
lieve that the home and property
owners of their town should have
full opportunity and loyal support.
They believe in the manufacture
at home and buy at home princi
ple and in all possible cooperation
of the community's members for
the Community's welfare.
No sensible chain store stock
holder or executive would expect
local newspapers to take any other
stand.
While the conflict that may be
waged will be legitimate, our own
people most knew that the news
papers can take but little part in
It along lines that often are sug
gested. The newspapers cannot decently
deny the chain stores the use of
advertising space. With several
of these concerns the matter is
net merely one of decency, bnt the
papers are bound by contracts en
tered into many months ago.
The newspapers will not print
any advertising for any independ
ent concern which will subject
la. em to a salt for damages. A
direct statement of any kind,
whether by the editor, a reporter,
a correspondent or an advertiser,
which can he shown to have in
jured anyone's business comes
within the provisions of oar law
ot libel ta Washington t and la
some cases even though the state
ment may he true the courts win
hold publication unwarranted.
Wlthr4heee few Mttle prelimin
ary remarks we are willing to let
the battle proceed. -Yakima Re
public, r
Maybe the American association
of University Women, under
whose auspices they appear, can
persuade them.
Starting with an idea worked
out In a barn loft, the Moroni-Olson
plan ot high class traveling
repertoire has filled the needs of
a very difficult period which be
gan when the nvovies drove the
"road companies" from the speak
ing sisge. Playing circuits of
towns too small to support per
manent stock companies of their
own but for brief periodic stands,
they were able to pay out and to
keep alive the traditions of a liv
ing stage.
Now comes another transition.
The talkies have come into the
field and their popularity is well
deserved. To a great degree, the
opportunity to "see and hear" the
greatest of stage and screen Is suf
ficient for all demands. It is pos
sible (once in a while) to hear the
great li-es of great plays, albeit
in "canned" form. The traveling:
stock companies find It hard to
meet this competition. What will
come next nobody can foretell.
The flesh and blood drama will
not die; of that we feel sore. The
instinct for it is too strong. Prob
ably the next step win be the wide
spread development of the Civle
theatre, with the occasional sup
port of visiting stars. Of that de
velopment, our own Tory Little
Theater group Is a forerunner.
Eugene Guard.
A FARWELL TOUBT
It is vrtth much regret that we
hear that when the Moroni Olson
player appear here next Monday
night in ."White Wings,' It may
ho their farewell, though there Is
chance-of fust one more appear
ance ftezt tall. We can't help hop
ing; that- as with ee snany famona
layer this wiU be oahr one- of a
long sutcesBlon pf farewell, tours.
SKI CHAMP HANGED
SYDNEY, N. 8., May 20.
(Tuseday)--(AP--InTald 'Bing
Anderson, former champion ski
Iumper of New England, was
tanged at 1:12 a. m., today for
the murder of a Sydney hotel
clerk,
gffEEZS NEARLY FATAL
ROSS. CaL. May It (AP) A
sneeze landed Ralph Palmer, Ssn
Francisco attorney, ta a hospital
here today. He broke a blood
vessel, lost much . Mood and two
transfusions were resorted to to
save his life. Doctors declared
him out of danger.
Stomach Sufferers
. It many foods do hot agree
with yoa. and you suffer from
gas. heartburn, hi eating, sour
stomach, and dyipepala, why not
make tho Dkrtex 15 minute test?
Dtotex Is iiarmleea, yet works
with , surprising speed. One in
gredient has the power to digest
MO times Its own weight. Dont
give apv Get Dtotex at any drag
store.: Put It to 4b test. Money
back it you dont soon feel like
new,- and able-to eat la comfort.
Only 0c ;:v-c
Perry's uros Store
115 S, Commercial -