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niTSt OREGON STATESMAN, Balert Oregon, Tuesday MornlaT. Jcas Sl.13S3si.v&N -.? -r "M Favor Sway V; No Fear Shall Awf From First Statesman, March 28v1851 THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO. Chasles A. S Prague, Sheldon F. Sackstt, Publisher Charles A. Spsague - EdiUr-Manager Sheldon F Sackett ..... Managing Editor' Member or the Associated Press ' Th4 AMOcUted Press Is exclusively entitled to ths us (or publica tion of alt mwi dispatches credited to It or not otherwise credited la this iaper Pacific Coast Advertising Representatives: Arthur W. Strpes, Inc. Portlstd. Security Bid. San Francisco. Sharon Bids.; Los Angeles. W Pac Bids. i Eastern Advertising Representatives: "ord-Parsons-Stecher. Inc.. New York. 171 Madison Aral Chicago. 360 N Michigan Ave Entered at the Postofftee at Salem. Oregon, a Seeond-CUu Hatter. Published every morning except Monday, duimmi oft'ft, tl5 S. ConimTrial Street. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Mall Subscription Rates. In Advance. Within i Oregon i Dally and Sunday, l Mo 69 cents; S Ma $1.25; Mo. S2.2S; 1 year 14.00. Elsewhere BO cents per Mo., or $5.00 tor 1 year In advance. By City Carrier: 45 cents a mcnth: $5.00 a year In advance. Par Copy t cents. On trains and News Stands 5 cents The Willamette Valley in 1855 THREE months ago we commented on the. first of two articles editing the "Abbot Railway Surveys", a con tribution of R. W. Sawyer of Bend in the Oregon Historical Quarterly. The June issue of the Quarterly concludes the portion of the journal relating to these surveys which he made in 1855 in locating the route for a line of railroad from -the Sacramento to the Columbia. The trip north, described in the first article, was through the Klamath lake country. After reaching the Deschutes an effort was made to find a route across the mountains but the great bastion of Mt. Jef ferson barred the road. Finally the party crossed following in general what is now the Wapinitia cut-off. and the old Barlow road, coming to Oregon City in October, 1855. From Oregon City Lieut. Abbott visited Portland and Fort Vancouver; got authority from Gov. Curry for a mil itary escort on account of Indian outbreaks : and then on Oct. 22 started south. His return route in general followed the route which was used for the later construction of the Ore gon and California railroad in the '70's and '80s. The por tions of his diary telling of his trip through this part of the country are of interest. "Oct. 22. Sold 2 mules and lot of saddles, etc. . . . Went 18 miles to Pudding river over a muddy road much of it through . timber with a few hills. "Oct. 23. Rose early and went 31 miles to Salem over a very fine road. Saw Surveyor General, Col. (Charles K. Gardiner) and Mr. Gordon etc. Molally and French Prairies are very beautiful places for farms, etc. "Oct. 24. Had to ferry Willamette in one old flat boat which could only carry 8 at a time. Made swim all the loose animals. One was drowned. Went about 24 miles over a very crooked route to Luckajnute. A few hills along- route but not a great deal. Very thickly settled. Mucn trouble in finding road. Traveled 24 miles. "Oct. ,25. Over a very level plain bounded by high hills to Corvallis, a long street, saw sun rise over hills about a mile from camp. Whole country very level with much oak cedar fir and spruce timber in spots. Camped on long Tom creek 34 miles. "Oct. 26. Rose early and went 25 miles to Eugene City, a dirty place. Medicine chest broken. Rise in price of oats. "Oct. 27. To Coast Fork up a lovely valley a few rolling hills." On Oct. 29 the party reached the North Umpqua and ferried at Winchester. They reached Fort Lane on the Rogue on Nov. 3rd and then crossed the Siskiyous and journeyed on to Bemcia. The cities and towns have changed, but the country re sponds to the general description given by Lieut. Abbot in 1855. Even three quarters of a century ago that observer noted that the country between Salem and Rickreall was "very thickly settled". "OhYeahr .i . . New Views Yesterday Statesman reporters asked this question: "Do you think churches should have only one service during the summer months?" Mary Hansen, housewife i "I don't think it would be a bad Idea for each church to hold only one service Sunday; espacially in view of the summer Sunday after noon meetings In the park. I pre sume they will hold the meetings again '.his year." Florence Saubert, clerk: "I do not know. I should think each congregation ought to decide that. It might be some churches would want to and some wouldn't." A State Bank THE state grange went on record last week as favoring a state bank. The purposes of such an institution were not made clear; but we can think of only three arguments which might have been advanced for a state bank : either so borrowing could be easier; or second the interest rate less; or third so deposits would be safer. "Now examine these reasons. First, the distress which banks have labored under has been due to over-generous loans. Most all the bank failures in recent years have been due to inability to realize on loans. In other words too much of the bank's money was advanced on the chattels, lands, commodities, and securities which were posted to secure the loan. If banks have been failing because they have been too generous in the past in making loans, how may the grange expect the state bank to be more liberal? Second, as to interest rates. The prevailing bank rate in the valley here has been eight per cent; but that has not fluctuated. At present very good grade bonds are on a yield basis of better than eight per cent, but the bank rate re mains stable. Is this rate too high? Judging from the earn ings made by banks it is not. Even in the presumably pros perous years prior to the stock crash Oregon banks showed rather poor earnings. Heavy cost of service, unproductive small accounts, poor loans, all helped cut down the earnings to low levels except in the case of banks fortunately situ ated or splendidly managed. Third, safety of depositors. Depositors would be safer if the state guaranteed the deposits ; but that would merely shoulder losses of the state onto the taxpayers. Since tax payers are generally the depositors they wouldn't be ahead any. In fact they might be worse off, because political man agement might increase the losses to be covered by increased taxes. It would seem that the experience of recent years would A 4- it iLv.. i 1 1 1 1 IT A 1 uiuikai Wat ii. mere is une uusmess wnicn is nigniy teen nical and full of dangerous pitfalls it is the banking bus iness; and that it is precisely the type of business which the - state should stay out of. Doubtless the grangers when they stop to study the implications of their resolution, will be quick to renounce it. exceDt for those Rocialista whn would have the government take over all business. When that hap pens mere snouid be no need for banks because nobody will a have anything to deposit and no one would want to borrow any money. J. T. Smalle, laborer: "Well, they might as well not have any on Sunday nights. So many people go out on picnics." George Ii. Grace, farmer: "It's The preachers of the city were wise in refusing to permit distri bution of school board election literature on their doorsteps Sunday. It was a case of misdirected zeal for tha candldaciea to use this means of getting support. There wers no Is sues In which the church as a church was Involved; and aons of the candidates was making a campaign on any Issues that might be considered immoral. It is ticklish business for the church to get mixed up In politics. Its own members usually split as many way. as there are candidates; and the preacher who presumes to tell J1 dangerous ,7 : "'vaisu iirupagan.ua usually travel fast enough -Without havfnr tha. r..l,... ..jji. .1 ' 1 al euoun Ralph E. Williams, national committeeman tmm - to have succeeded in getting himself in. bad at Chicago where he If i n"al m28t,er f ceremo. mustered a midn?g?t caucus 4t the Oregon delegation to revoke th deaic-nati ZZ fr'oU181' nd tbat Ied to h,sk-nled ejection of the Marylander wmi , IC, . ua" wnen "iea 10 m Pech. Then Williams gained the Ire of Vie PrMidmt rnt v- dtf.nt! co.nTe,ntlon, 'fr D tor vice president after Dawes had iff LteI7.v.lim nted n,m Williams is a professional manipuia tor nut this time his wires were rubbers that snapped back In his It was Postmaster General ;m'pleTas. waVndhSrl"? BITS for BREAKFAST By R. J. HENDRICKS was Historic four corners: S (Continuing from Sunday:) The territorial capital largely under General Jo Lane's hat after he cam and proclaim ed, March 3, 1841, that the egls of the U. 3. government was over Oregon, because he was much on the move. a S While he was away, settling Indian tronbles, etc., etc, it was principally under the hat of Klnt zlng Prltchett, secretary, ' until June 18, 1850, when it was more so until Aug. 18 of that year, as acting governor after expiration of the term of Lane until the ar- up to the church members. I don't belong. If enough want two ser vices, all right." Daily Health Talks By ROYAL S. COPELAND, M. D. SMALL children at play are al ways getting dirt and sand in their eyes, and none bat the gentlest measures should be used in attempting its removal Sob- bins; the eyes may cans sharp particles t penetrate the cornea, with very serious eon sequences. Washing the eye vith cool boiled water, used in an eye cup, will some tames help. If this simple ex pedient fails, the services ox a physieian should be sought. An inflammation of the eyes known as "conjunctivitis" is com mon in children. The eyelids be come swollen, the child shuns the light, and there is a profuse catarrhal secretion from the eyes. This condition frequently accom panies a head cold, since it is easy for the germs to enter the eyes from the nose. 1 TC Dr. CeaelaiMi Basic Causa Contagious diseases, especially measles, usually are accompanied by such an inflammation of the eyes, and frequently the eye trouble may not subside, even when recovery from the disease seems complete. In. such cases, unless proper treatment is fol lowed, a chronic conjunctivitis may result. Then it is difficult to cure, and causes the little patient great suffering and disfigurement Inflammation of the hair glands of the lid is common in children who are not physically fit. Small blisters may form on the edges of the lids, and in the morning the eyelids may be stuck together. A simple eye wash and the applica tion of a little olive oil will give relief. The real seuree of such a con dition is constitutional, although some defect in vision or eye strain may be the direct cause. A gen eral building up of the body with good nourishing food, assisted by pure cod-liver oil as a tonic, will hasten recovery. In school chil dren an eye test should be made. Troatmont if a Sty I Another disorder of the era is a painful infection of a hair fol licle, known as a "sty." The eye lid becomes swollen and painful and the symptoms grow worse for several days. Finally a small, pin like spot appears, and a discharge of pus follows. Bathing with a warm solution of borie acid is th regulation treatment, but if sties become a habit, the cause must be sought. Muscular weakness of the eyes, as shown by, cross-eyes, is caused by unequal strength of the muscles of the eyeball. Some eases can be corrected by exercises or by the use of glasses, but if such a condition is neglected for any length of time, the only cure is aa operation. The old-fashi6ned idea that a child will grow out of such an eye defect has brought suffering to many a little child, giving him the reputation of being stupid, mak ing him backward in school, and giving hira a sense of inferiority. Proper and immediate treatment should be given any eye defect ia a child. Answers to Health Queries E. H. Q. Can you tell me a cure for blushing? A. This is usually due to lack of self-confidence. For full par ticulars restate your question and send a stamped self-addressed en velope. H. M. Q. What do you advise for pimples on the face? A. First eorreet the diet, by cutting down on sugar, starches, and coffee. Eat simple food and avoid constipation. Send self addressed stamped envelop for full particulars and repeat your oueation. A. M. If. weight? . A. Eat plenty of good nour ishing food, including milk, eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits. Ex ercise dally in the fresh air, prac tice deep breathing. Plenty of rest and sleep are also essential. Take cod-Uvar oil as a general tonic Q. How can I gain W. L. a Q. What should a boy weigh, 18 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall? A. For your height and you should weigh about 1! pounds. s Miss R. EL Q. What causes excess salivation? A. This may be due to hyper acidity of the stomach. Correct yourdiet and avoid poor elimina tion. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for full particulars and repeat your question. M. G. G. Q. Z would like to know the cur for a pain I have in the joints of my legs, sometimes it is worse than others. A--I believe you are suffering from ' arthritis, which is a very stubborn disease. For full par ticulars pleas restate your ques tion and send a stamped self, addressed envelope. The Murder of the Night Clu By ANTHONY ABBOT ady SYNOPSIS Late Carewe, might elab haUtad, rsfva a death threat. New Tear's Eve. Frviasi her dg and parrot were BaystarWaaly killed. District Attorney Marl K. Deagherty sua. sets Lata f being the -knlxuT f th Jewel thief riag that has baSed th pane. Althevgh her husband, Gaylord Gifferd, died practically penniless, Lata Bves ia laxury. PoHc CssaUasiaer Thatcher Celt place a guard la Lola's aeathaaa apart meat, warming her that she saust met be alen la a rost at any time. Mrs. Carewe, Lola's aether; Chung th butler, Eualc th staid, and Vincent Rowland, aa attorney, are present. Ia th Bviag reoot, th Commis sioner tads a hag belongiag t Christine Quires, Lola's guest. It evidently had beea used that might, yet Lola Informs Colt that Christine is at th Lion's Paw, a roadhouse. where Lola was t have joined her. Celt U surprised t find Mrs. Ca rewe's reesa im Strang contrast t th surrounding wealth. Lola's own boudoir la a gaudy contradiction of th living room's elegance. Lola re- fase to reveal th identity ef th yoaag mi whose phetogrsph adorns her dresser. Five minutes before th death threat dead-line of three Lola tells Colt she is going into the guest room fa her cigarette case. rival of Governor John P. Gaines. S But th sessions of the territor ial legislature, consisting of coun cil (like senate) and house of representatives were held in a building at the southeast corner of (th and Main streets, Oregon City, now occupied by a market. S "W The first territorial legislature convened July 16, 1849. There was a special session in May, 1850 called partly because th regular session had omitted th duty of fixing th dates of future ses sions. Th first Monday in De cember of each year was th date fixed. S S So the second regular session came together December 2, 1850. At that session, on Monday, Jan uary 13, 1851, that legislature voted to fix the capital at Salem. This was pleasing to residents of the village up the Willamette, and to others in the central valley but it was gall and wormwood to the Clackamas county crowd, among some others. It opened a long and bitter fight over the cap ital. But that story has been told in this column. S S Th third regular session was arranged to be held in th base ment of the Oregon Institute (Willamette university), that stood near where the gymnasium is now and at one time was pro nounced th most imposing struc ture on this coast. Ail the mem bers came and reported for duty. with four exceptions. Columbus Lancaster, member of the council from Lewis, Clark and Vancouver counties, A. E. Walt and W. T. Matlock, house members from Clackamas, and D. F. Brownfleld, house member from Clatsop and Pacific counties, refused to come: claimed the act making Salem th capital was irregular. (Note that what Is now Washington v. as then part of Oregon.) "W These four members organized their rump legislature at Oregon City, In the territorial library room there, and met and adjourn ed for two weeks. Lancaster, the single councilman, spent this fortnight in making motions and seconding them himself, prepar ing memorials to congress, ask ing for many things. Including a military road to Puget Sound, and in denouncing the Salem di vision of the legislature. S But the legislature, without th four who refused to play, begin ning December 1, 1851, went on with the session In the Oregon In stitute basement. Samuel Parker was president of the council and B. F. Harding speaker of thr house. Prominent pioneers were members. Ben Simpson, father of Sam, the poet, represented Mar ion county, Matthew P. Deady Yamhill, etc. etc. The counties of uougias ana jacKBon were cre ated, th First Methodist church of Salem chartered, and the Ore gon academy at Lafayette, con gress was memorialized lor a survey of the Umpqua river th Umpqua country was booming the Deady bill exempting th wife's half of a donation claim from th debts of her husband was passed, saving many pioneer homes; and, generally, it was a useful session, though exciting. owing among other things, to th matters connected with th re moval of th capital. Congress was memorialized for troops be tween Fort Hall and Th Dalles and in th Rogue river valley, to protect covered wagon trains. coming in, from Indian attacks. There was a special session in the Oregon Institute rooms, call ed by Governor Gaines tor July 28, 1852, which merely organ- CHAPTER EIGHT f3EALLY, Mr. Colt," Lola car th oled, suddenly entering into th living-room, and dosing th boudoir door behind her, "you mustn't pull such a long face. It isn't worth it. Nothing is, you know. She laughed a low humming laugh. Then, walking very near to Colt, she suddenly put her hands on his shoulders and kissed him on the cheek. As he stared at her, too startled to speak, Lola turned and walked on toward the guest-room. "Miss Carewe" now Colt's voice cracked like a whip "don't go in there alone I" "The deuce with all thatl" was Lo- la's sudden, fierce rejoinder. "I want my cigarett case." Before anyone could stop her, she had en tered the guest-room and closed the door. -Oh, dont excite her, Colt! begged Vincent Rowland. "She's perfectly safe in there. Nothing can happen to her. Let her calm down!" At that instant, a woman screamed. It was a harsh cry, choked with horror. The awful sound ef it rose to a piercing height and then was throttled off. There was a crash like the fall of a body to th floor. In on instant, Colt's hand was on th knob and he flung back the guest-room door. On the floor of the guest-cham ber lay the body of Lola Carewe. Th soft lamps, left on sine w were last in the room, bathed her white and lovely face in a warm glow of light. What had happened to her? Was she in a faint or dead? If dead, from what cause? While Colt knelt beside her, these riddles sparked like fireworks in my bewildered brain. Peo pi cam running from other rooms. Suddenly I heard a sound which haunts me even now. From some where in the pent-house a clock chimed three brazen strokes. We were in th presence ox a mystery that soon would have a nation by the ears. No wonder that Thatcher Colt was resolved from the first to solve this mystery above all others this crime committed against all his precautions. Th scene in that guest-room, transformed now into a chamber of fantastic mystery, is graven indel ibly on my memory. Lola Ca rewe's body was sprawled rigidly on th floor, contorted al most into th form of a question mark. She was still wearing her nannat mataron. tied with a sash and buttoned. Her cloud of black hair was tousled and disar ranged. On bar pretty fac was a livid Hush. At th rirht corner ef bar lips glistened a spot of blood. Ta eyes Ver wid opea and fixed ia a glaz. Sh did mot seem to be breathing. Besid th itm flxur of th wo man knelt Thatcher Colt. His fac was stern, his black eyes narrowed. His finger played around Lola's wrist, seeking her puis. Listening, he laid his ear against her heart Then, very deliberately, th chief brought his nostrils close to th parted lip and sniffed audibly of her mouth. W who were watching him could not tell from his manner if indeed he had discovered an odor of poi son, th purpose of that last grim action. In stiff attitudes we stood there watching. I was close to Colt; Dougherty was bent over, on the other side of th girL his red hands spread over his knees, his popping bin eyes fixed on ber in bewilder-ment. In the doorway suddenly ap peared Mrs. Carewe, her features whit and pinched with fright against th gray horizon of her hair. Sh ran forward, fell beside Lola, and kissing her frantically, cried to her to open her eyes. Dougherty led ber back to the door, Peeping around th edge of the door was Vincent Rowland. The at torney's eyes were curved slits. and the fingers of one sleek old hand worried at his whiskered chin. Beyond were clustered a group of startled faces the maid, the but ler, and our woman detective. Colt's voice, crisp, precise, broke the silence. "This girl seems to be dead. Chung did Doctor Baldwin say he was coming? Before he could reply, Mrs. Ca rewe, who had insisted on remain ing on the threshold, took a quick step back into the room, repeating Dr. Baldwin! Why did anyone send lor him 7 Still kneeling beside the unmov ing figure, Colt looked across at the Chinese butler inquiringly. He promised to come at once. Mr. Commissioner! He will be her in three instants." Then Colt looked at Mrs. Carewe. "Do you object to Baldwin?" he asked. "What does it matter now? Get a doctor any doctor for my poor Lola." From the other room came the bland and placid voice of Chung. "I supplied the name of Bald win to the Commissioner, madame. I hope there was no impropriety? Without answering, Mrs. Carewe sank into a chair and buried her face in her arms. ' Thatcher Colt, still on his knees, sat back and in one calculating glance appraised the posture of the body and its position on the floor. There being no chalk at hand to make an outline, Colt did the n art best thing: by the points in the pattern of the ruaT he fixed firmly in his mind the' exact position of the body. This was the wock of two Meondi or less. Then Colt slipped his strong arms under the body. Rising easily to his feet he carried his burden to the bed. There he laid her down tenderly and once more fingered her pulse and laid his ear against her heart. "She is breathing!" he announced In a low voice. "Her pulse, which had seemed to stop, is now quit evident it is getting stronger every second almost too strong Why doesnt that doctor get here?" It was like watching a dreadful resurrection. The rigid form of the mysteriously stricken girl became mobile before our eyes. Spasms and convulsions shook the entire body and croup-like sounds came from her throat. Clearly, one or twice. so it seemed to mi. tha swollen Una and tngu tried to speak but tailed. Then, just as suddenly, th anguish ended, and th body ne more lay silent and Inert. Th Dulse is srona anla" aaii Thatcher Colt "I wonder " But he did not finish that melan choly speculation. Moodily h stood a loosing aown on ta anfortunato Lola, until th front deer-hell sounded in a ' long-drawn bussing summons. In all his unbent height Colt faced the group at th door. "You will now leave us al ana- please," he ordered. "I shall ask that Mrs. Carewe. Mr. Rowland. and Miss Lox remain in Miss Ca rewe's boudoir. Chun, answer tha door, and then stay close by." Vincent Rowland took th old mother's hand, and with a courtly svmoathv led her awav. After tham trudged Miss Lox and Chung, the Duuer straight, rigid, and indig nantly seu-possessed. But hardly for a moment were Colt Dough erty, and I left alone. At one w heard outside a brief murmur of voices, and then, framed ia the doorway, stood th physician, Dr. uugn Baldwin, an athletic, gray haired man with young, inquisi tive eyes. Colt one comoared him to a collie, in his restless and well- mannered strength. In his right hand D o c t o r Baldwin carried a black medical ease. Two long strides brought him to th bedside, as Colt introduced us and explained how we had found the girl and her recent symptoms. Without a word. Doctor Baldwin bent over th quiet form. Like Colt th physician felt ot her wrist and listened at ber heart 'She Is still alive." he oromntlv announced. "But there is Inst a tiny spark left We shall see " With swift but deliberate move ments. Doctor Baldwin opened his bag and drew out a hypodermis syringe and needle from a con tainer filled with alcohoL Whila we waited in silence, ha broke tfea tip of an ampule which I suppose contained some restorative drua. This dose was drawn up into the syrinsre. Then, reachine aeraaa tha body of Lola, the doctor seized the arm farthest away from him. Push ing back the sleeve of her bath robe, he found a place in tha crook of the elbow, and quickly wiped the slun there with a lump of cotton soaked in alcohoL Still in sUenca, Doctor Baldwin inserted tha nfe under the skin, apparently in the subcutaneous tissues, and slowly in jected the medication. "Immediately her pulse picks up," ha declared, as with his free hsnd he laid aside the syringe and needle. He was counting pulse-beatA meanwhile, his head to one side U) an absorbed attitude. "What is that you have rive her?" asked Thatcher Colt "Adrenalin." "So you think it's a heart at- tack?" inquired Dougherty huskily. "I fear so. I was formerly Miaa Carewe's physician, she had a his tory of heart trouble." Colt's eves closed. For a moment he remained rigid in thought Them suddeny Hashing open his eyes he demanded: "You would srire a certificate f death due to heart trouble?" "Certificate of death? She is stil alive, sir!" Doctor Baldwin's giar was be wildered and slightly resentful. He turned and anxiously scrutinised the fac of his patient "Once her eyelids fluttered," he murmured over his shoulder. "But in the last three minutes " He looked around at us solemnly. "I have done all that I dare," he said. "W can only wait now and hope!" (Te Be Coatinae4 Tomorrow) Coprrifht lUl.br Cmrici-Friedc. las. Distributed by Kiac Fcatorcs Syndics ta, las ized, talked over how many kinds of a rapscallion Governor Gaines was, according to the opinions of most ot th members, and ad- journed for the legislators wer nearly all democrats, w h 1 1 Gaines was a whig, beside being a rank outsider, and he was per sona non grata for other reasons that a study of history reveals; a, tale too long for telling here. S S The fourth regular session ot th territorial legislator was also held in basement rooms of the Oregon Institute, beginning Monday, December 6, 1852. A committee room had been add ed, "oa th right of th stairs off th council chamber, for th committees and th enrolling clerks; with mor room if need ed," and spittoons had been add ed and other conveniences pro vided. Lancaster again absented himself, but he was th only rum per this Urn. Capt Levi Scott, famous early southern Oregon pi oneer, was in th council from Umpqua county, and A. C. Gibbs, to become th first republican and th war governor, represen ted that county in th house. Is At this fourth session, con gress was asked to set aside 8100,000 for the improvement ot the Willamette river. These new counties were created north of th Columbia river: Pierce, King, Island and Jefferson. Th county neat of Thurston was located at Olympia, Jackson at Jacksonville, Lane at Eugene. Th law was (Continued on page 8) The Safety Valve - - Letterg frozm SUtasiajji Reaekri Editor, Statesman: Ia your notic la reference to CoL J. W. Reddlngtoa you say that Hoa. A. B. Meacham was murdered by th Modoe Indians. This Is aa arror. Although Meach am was attacked by th Indians and badly wounded, h survived and lived many years afterward. dying, I believe, !a Washington, d. a Meacham was for several years superintendent of Indian affairs and lived in Salem. He was ap pointed one of the peace commis sioners along with Gen. Canby, Rev. Dr. Thomas and L. S. Dyer to treat with th Indians for a cessation of th warfare. Gen. Canby and Dr. Thomas, at th conference, wer foully murder ed by Capt Jack and his men, but Meacham and Dyer escaped death. A PIONEER. Yesterdays ... Of Old Salem Town Talks from The States man of Earlier Days June 21, 1007 On account of the rush in th fruit business, th plant ot th Mutual Canning company Is now running overtime. During th last few weeks th strawberry crop has been given the chief at tention, but they have not given place to th tons of cherries that are coming into th city. Improvements are to be mad at th Old Soldiers' Horn at Roseburg. A new building is to b erected and all th buildings ar to be painted. PENDLETON With hundreds of thousanda of cords of wood ia th Bin mountains contiguous to tha railroad and mot far dis tant from this city, a fuel f sta ins Is again expected with th coming ot winter. Th wood Is available but ther ar a labor ers to eat It up. Jam 81. 1023 . Oswald West ex-governor of Oregon, was given a verdict by a Lane eounty jury ystrday against Coos eounty ia th sum ot llt.lll. which he claimed was du him tor lobbying befor con gress la 1119 for a bill to relm burs Coos county la ths sum of $410,009 as taxes on th south ern Oregon land grant From early morning until lat at night -T. O. Albert superinten- oent or th auto camp ground takes name of incoming camp ers. Eighteen new canms wer mad last night whil II old camps wer among those listed. WASHINGTON Tha aoJdlarm bonus bill was mad yesterday. by a vote of II to I. th special oraer ot business of th senat immediately after th final vote on th tariff bill. Several sen ators KSV notic th vnnM press tor action on tha hnnm ahead ot th tariff. Daily Thought "I think it rather fin. tM. necessity for th tens bracing of th will befor anything worth doing can be done. I rather like It myself. I feel It is t h. chief thing that differentiates m irom in -at by the fire." Arn old Bennett AW 7 T7a a member FEDERAL RESERVE STXtXNCTm II (A hi DAVE MONEY! We Invite Your Banking Business UNITED STATEO NATIONAL DANIX SALEM, OM.