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PAGE TWO. THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1919. EXTRA' POLICEMEN OHDERED LET 0UTs BYCITY COUNCIL 1 Although charge! of inactivity, fail ' aire to enforce ordinances, and dis respect to citizens were hurled at him y Councilman Volk at the council meeting last night Chief of Police Percy M. Varney was not removed from office. The two officer's, Traffic Officer ( V. M. Moffitt and Patrolman J. N. CUniard, appointed several weeks ago ' by the council after declaring that an emergency existed and that the men ' were essential to the welfare of the city, were formally dropped from the . force. On motion of Councilman Volk that the "names of Moffitt and Gan lard be stricken "from the payroll," , the vote was as follows, for: Craig, llager, Johnson, McClelland, Moore, ; Bohunke, Simeral and Volk; and the . following against removal: Utter, 1 Vandervort, Boott, Halvorsen and . Welst Police Force Reduced Therefore Salem's police force to day la seven men and a police ma tron. Former Traffic Officer Moffitt ',. ald this morning that ha would leave the city probably Friday to accept a position with the Portland police de partment. - The police fight did not end with . tbe removal of Moffitt and Ganlard .' Councilman Volk introduced an ordl- ,' nance calling for the definition of the duties of the police department aimed at removing the right of offi cers from cautioning violators of or- finances and granting their release . without arrest. He said that since the 1 two additional men had been placed i on tbe force more than "100 persons -. have been arrested for traffic and t other violations, and only two have i been brought before the police Judge ifor action." j Accuses Chief Varney , "I am tired of this chief who is I chief of police, mayor, council, cltl- ens and everything else," said Mr. Volk, "and I am tired of a man who will hurl a vile epithet at a brother I councilman (Volk pointed at Coun licllman Johnson), and who will tell ;: another councilman that he don't give !' A for the council." ' Volk told how he had reported to Chief Varney that a man riding a, mo torcycle had on several mornings , passed his home at a reckless rate of v speed "endangering the life and limb . of our citizens." "The chief promised to send an of ficer out the next morning," Mr. Volk continued, "and he didn't. I watch ed, and no one came. Resents the Insult "Then when I went down to tho police headquarters and asked Var ney why he didn't send out a man, he said that he had misunderstood the street I named. Then he said he , would send another man out the next morning. He did, all right, and Traf ' fia Offloer came three minutes after I the speeder had passed me, sticking , his thumb up to his nose at me as he passed." Ad Councilman Volk insinuated i that the chief of police had "tipped" the reckless motorcycle rider. Henry Vandervort arose: "You told, mt a different story about this," be declared, levelling an accusing finger at Volk. . j "'Never mind." "I want Chief Varney here to tell the straight of this," . Vandervort cried. Chief Varney came In, and listened an Volk reiterated the story about the apeeder. Chief Vamey's Version Carefully choosing-his words, and speaking without heat, Chief Varney replied: "I have always been under the Im pression since you came Into offiee, Mr. Volk, that you are too officious. I apeak frankly when I say that I be lieve that you have been overstepping your bounds of authority when you repeatedly come to my office and la sue instructions as though you would run iL "Regarding that speeding motor cycle man, I did send an officer pa trolman Morelook out there that morning, and he returned and re ported that the man was travelling 20 miles an hour. Then, after you came to my office again, I sent Traf fic Officer Moffitt out. He returned with a similar report He went out there each morning for several days. and found no such speeder. "I can't class a man who drives a car without a tail light as a criminal. I dare say that you have driven with out one, yourself. I contend that we have a right to eaution a motorist of tail light violations; and I Will say that in so doing there have been few er such violations in this city than ever before. I don't believe you are Justified in charging me with falsi fying and betraying a trust." you surprise me, Mr. Varney, that a man of your intelligence will stand there and say that I as a citizen, let alone a councilman have no right to ask you to enforce the law." Halvorsen Participates Waiting his chance, Councilman Halvorsen finally came to his feet. "It seems to me that we have un due criticism of the police force. I am sorry that we don't oome out in the open and make our complaints If we have any. Personally, I don't see where the police are open to so much criticism. On several occasions I have called the police and they have always responded liberally and gener ously." Here, he quoted, the Golden Rule; and concluded by saying: "We can't expect good work from the police department when we are always fighting it We must get In and help cooperate and work with them. If we do that we will get re sults all the way around." North Salem Desires The desire of residents of North Salem of stricter attention by the city administration that dstrict was brought to the attention of the coun cil twice last night. A petition calling on the city council to instruct the sewer department to "make connec tions" with "much needed sewers' in that district; and demandng that the city health officer make an inspec tion as to the 'anitatlon in that dis trict, was read. This petition has been endorsed by the North Salem Improve men association. . ' Another petition asking that a storm sewer, to drain that property between Cherry avenue to the river; Between Highland avenue and Colum bia street; and to the north city lim its, signed by many north Salem resi dents, was submitted and read during the session. Sewage conditions in that district, the petition read, "are a dis grace to a progressive city." Miscellaneous Actions In debate on the ordinance to re move the street lamp from the cor ner of 18th and Center streets to 1th and Center, .Councilman Volk said that there are more accidents "where there are street lamps than where It' Is dark. They blind the drivers' he said. A copy of a resolution from the Richmond Improvement club, asking that "a portion of 23d street be grav eled and rolled was ordered given to the street commissioner. The Salem public library bureau also submitted a petition to the coun cil for an increased appropriation for 1920, to provide for increased sularlos, greater book costs and fuel that has advanced in price. An ordinance, drafted by Council man Moore, prohibiting autos from standing in the streets between 12:30 a. m. and 5:30 a. m. was read and referred to the ordinance committee. PRINCE OF WALES WISELY WELCOMED TO NEW YORK CITY New York, Nov. 18. The Prince of Wales landed a the Battery here at 11:20 a. m. today amid a tumul tuous demonstration from , tens of thousands of persons gathered in the park. As the prince stepped ashore from the battle cruiser . Renown'B barge, North river from Jersey City, he was greeted by Viscount Grey, British am bassador. He then shook hands with Sir William Terrill of the British em-i bassy and General Charlton, attache of the British air ministry and sev eral American officers. It was no ticeable that the prince employed his right, hand in this ceremony, the first time he had used It for handshaking since it became crippled from "over work" in Canada. - A naval band played "God Save the King" as the prince and the crowds stood at attention. Then a girl's chorus sang "God Bless the Prince of Wales," after which the royal visitor and his escort started up Broadway in automobiles for the city hall.' As the procession swung into lower Broadway, the prince wit nessed for the first time New York' spectacular "paper barage," from ev ery window of the tall buildings, bu shels of paper fluttered and swirled quickly changing the dun-colored pavement to a snowy whiteness. s The cheer which had greeted the prince at the battery, augmented by the whistles and sirens of river craft, was taken up along Broadway by dense crowds lining that street. At the city hall the prince was formally welcomed by Mayor Hylan. State House Briefs. Louis Jensen el Portland, who died .it the state hospital here Sundry night, came to his death from pneumonia, ao vrrding to the verdict of the coroner s juiv this afternoon.. Jensjii was beat en by Wil iam Harris, an attendant at the Institution on the night of Novem ber 8 suffering severe bruiues about tf-.o face and body and it was "llved that this assault might have been re sponlsble for his death, hence the cor oner's inquest. Jensen's home is at 213 East Eightieth street, Portland, where his widow and one chl'.d reside. .Brings The Roses To Children's Cheeks Mother: Brew Thin Vegetable Tea at Home Cood Health to nil the Family Portland Road Crowded by Car Traffic Sunday HOUSE TO COMPLETE ITS SESSION TONIGHT Washington, Nov. 18. With the railroad bill sent to the senate, the hotise expect to end its special sessions tonight. Formal adjournment will not come until consent of the senate Is obtained, probably the latter part of the week, but already about 200 members are on the way home. Today the house considered the resolution to keep out German dyes until January 15, by which time it is hoped congress. will have passed a bill protecting the American Industry built up during the war. Senate leaders Insist upon passage of the resolution on the ground that with a sudden proclamation of peace the Germans would flood the coun try with their products. The railroad bill was passed last night after It was debated continu ously at all the sessions of the house for a week. , Democrats surprised the republi cans by lining up solidly against the bill on final passage, the vote being 203 to 159. Years, oh, so many years ago, a woman phophesied that "carriages without horses shall go." She might as well have prophesied that people without those carriages will, nut go. For this certainly shows It. , Sunday Henry Vandervort, one of Salem's councllnien, drove his car to Portland. He said that on the high way between Portland and Oregon City he encountered 300 automobiles. "They were so thick,' 'he said, "that there was absolutely no chance of passing them up." And between Oregon City and Sa lem, he said, he passed another 300 cars. Besides these, he said, there were more than 150 benzine buggies parked along the sides of the high ways. f W i LJkJ H 4 A Delightful Cup For Every Meal is what Instant Postum provides. . First, as to flavor pleasing and satisfying. (Second, as to health its a great comfort not to have tany disagreeable after etV fects. Tor goodness, convenience and satisfaction POSTUM The state highway commission Is re quested in a letter forwarded by Gov ernor Olcott, Monday, to investigate charges to the effect that It has In Its ejnploy men who are not patriotic Americana Immediate steps toward the elimination of such employes from the payroll are suggested In the event the charges are found to be true, J. A. Churchill, state superintendent of instruction, left Monday night for Jackson and Douglas counties where he will visit schools which hare ma-le application tor standardization. These include the schools at Applegatc. Jack sonville and Talent In Jackson comity, and . at Elkton, Camas valley Canyon vllle, Gardner and Looking Glass In Douglas county. . E. S. Carlton, assistant superintend ent of instruction, will leave later In the week on a similar mission, visiting the schools at Parkdale in Hood River county and at Shaniko and. Antelope in Wasco county. The Dallas Telephone company Mon day filed application with the Oregon public service commission for an in crease in rates. Bright Night Skies In England. The report of the Photographic Sec tion of the British Astronomical asso ciation of the year ending September 30, 1918, comments on the unusual amount of light in the sky during the nights of that period. It has, says the leport, been possible to read the face of a watch at all hours. The contrast of astronomical negatives has been much reduced. This iluminatlon was not due to searchlights, nor did it seem to auroral; moreover lighting in towns has been much reduced, under war regulations, so the cause remains a mystery. If You Need A Medicine You Should Have The Best v J Cloverdale Notes. (Capital Journal Special Service.) i!: Cloverdale, Or., Nov. 18. Grandpa Garner returned Saturday from Clear Lake, where he has been visiting with his son and family. F. A. Wood and family, Mr. Hennls and funily and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were among the Salem visitors Sunday. Mrs. Nora Robertson and Walter Wood of Salem visited their parents, Mr. land Mrs. F. A. Wood, Friday. Mr. Hadley and family and Grand ma Pickett and Mrs. HodHon went to Salem Saturday to attend the quarter ly meeting at the Friends church. Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Kunke, Mrs. Clara Massey and Oscar Fifelt left Saturday morning for Winlock, Wash tngton, to attend the wedding of their brother, Victor Fllflet. Victor was formerly a Cloverdale boy. Miss Mabel Grabll of Salem for merly of Cloverdale was married Sat urday evening to Mr. Comstock of that city. i Mrs. George Weatherill fell Satur day morning when stepping out on the walk at her home, and broke her leg Just above the ankle. Dr. Mary Sta ples was called (tt once, also Dr. Fisher of Salem, toattend her. She was resting comfortably at last re ports. ' , .' ( Have you ever stopped to reason why it Is that so many products that are extensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and are soon for gotten? The reason Is plain the ar ticle did not fulfil the promises of the manufacturer. This applies more par ticularly to a medicine. A medicinal preparation that has real curative value almost sells itself, as like an end less chain system the remedy is rec ommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need of it. A prominent druggist says "Take for example Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root a preparation I have sold for many years and never hesitate to recom mend, for in almost every case It shows excellent results, as many of my customers testify. No other kid ney remedy has so large a sale." According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the suc cess of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact, so many people olaim, that it fulfils almost every wish In overcoming kidney, liver and bladder ailments, corrects urinary troubles and neutralizes the urio acid which causes rheumatism. You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Root by parcel post. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. T. and enclose ten cents; also mention the Salem dally Capital Journal. Large and medium size bottles for sale at all drug stores. . (Adv) To drive out of the system impuri ties that keep you feeling miserable is good advice, and people who want better blood and keener enjoyment of life should not neglect taking at least a two weeks' treatment of gentle health building K & B Tea. Druggists will tell you that scores of people enjoy a cup at bedtime be cause it keeps liver and bowels In proper condition and ends bilious at tacks and sick headache. Give it to the children when peev ish. They like it, and it acts very gently on their little bowels. Be sure you get Dr. Carter's K & B Tea. (Adv) GOODYEAR DIVIDENDS BIG Akror-, Ohio, Nov. 18. The Good year The & Rubber company stock holders voted an increase, of $100,000, 000 in capital stock today to take care of increased business. RODMAN WOVLB JOIN . Los Angeles, C&l., Nov: 18. Admiral Hugh Rodman, commander of the Pacific fleet has made application f o membership In the Los Angeles post of tho American Legion. Expert Service In Hair Dressing, Manicuring, Shampooing, Scalp Treatments, Etc. We solicit the patronage of Salem ladies who desire the services of experienced beauty specialists. SANITARY BEAUTY PARLORS Under New Management 202-203 Salem Bank of Commerce Bldg. PET CORNS Few Drops of "Freasone," Then Lift Corn Right Off A tiny bottle of "Freesone" costs so little at any drug store; apply a few drops upon any corn or callus. Instantly it stops hunting, then short ly you lift that bothersome corn or callus right -off with yotrr ' fingers. Truly! No humbug! (Adv) Si A constitutional remedy that removes the cause by building up the system, will stop a cough and break up a cold. These elements contained in Vinol Beef and Cod Liver Peptones, Wild Cherry, Iron and IIypophosphitessoon create an energy that throws off the cold and prevents its reoccurrence. Here U Proof that Vinol i a Great Remedy for Coushi ana Colds Columbia, s. u"I contracted cold and hard cough so I could notaleep nights and soon found I was in a weak, run-down condition and could hardly keep around. Vinol built me up and my cough disappeared after, other medicines had failed to help me." Mm Ellen Collins. rot all vna-dowa, Mratn, atuMinle ... wafc wna, Mrworke I feeble aU puofkm ami UaMa child ma, Mmi im m maedy ilk Vinol. Tour monty mill bm rtttummd if Vimnl fallm Manistec'Mich. " I was in a weak. run-down condition as the result of a chronic cough and cold, ao that 1 of tea had to stay at home from work. Vinol stopped the cough and cold and built me up after other medicines had failed." Margarst Dalk. rt t AN EXTRAORDINARY SELLING OF ashionable Fall Coats Some are fur trimmed, some self trimmed, some are -recent arrivals in our ready-to-wear department, but all are extraordinary values and include the cream of the season's most liked styles. You will make no mistake in select ing your coat now for the scarcity of good wear is becoming more acute. Our showing is exceptional for this time of year and should be seen to be appre ciated. . , Special Prices Prevail on Suits, Dresses ? Coats from $16.48 Suits from $19.75 1 a Dresses from $ 1 6.48 Quality Merchandise WHERE SHOPPING IS A PLEASURE , Popular Prices Mexit S ataciay WE WILL HAVE THE Sa. In Our History STRIKING REDUCTIONS IN EVERY "DEPARTMENT---A VERITABLE CARNIVAL OF BARGAINS Prepare For Thanksgiving! This will be an exceptional opportunity to lay in your Thanksgiving supplies. Posi tively at a great saving to you. DEMONSTRATION: Attend the biggest demonstration of SMOKED MEATS, LARD, CANNED MEATS and CANNED GOODS we have ever held. ALL DAY SATURDAY MAIL ORDERS On December 1 we will start our mail order department. Or ders received on or before Tuesday from out of town people will be given the reduced prices of the preceding Saturday. ICASH. STORE . j Dry Good 0 ThefrenfJWStore, " HatsShoes 'Clothlncf yfotioM I at Grocers. . PHOriE 453 wsunsHiiumiHi tHi4 fcf Portu CwmI Ca ... (.ttta&MMtah. . .