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Newspaper Page TextPAGE SIX THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON WEDNESDAY, MAY ? 17. OPEN FORUM Contributions to This Column must ba plainly written on one side of paper, limited to 300 words In length and signed wltb tbe name ot the writer. Articles not meeting these specifi cations will be rejected. To the Editor I, a reader of your paper, off and on, for thirty odd years crare a little space Not for politics, but to answer a couple of statements that Involve a principal In which we are all interested. Two articles In the Sunday Ore- gonlan, 1 e., F. L. Glfford exalU ed cyclops etc., and R. H. Saw yer, lecturer of the K. K. K., vs. Governor Ben Olcott's Proclama tion of Saturday evening. Mr. Glfford claims the K. K. K. to be law abiding. Then why not like other societies and organiza tions be content with the law as an authority, and with the peo ple's choice, etc. Masked uniforms make suspic ton advisable. A suspicious sub Ject should be under surveillance a man makes himself such, by being a member ot the K. K. K. as lessons in Georgia, California and other states demonstrate. The Klan astmmes authority not given it by the people, when it presumes to help the courts etc, etc. The courts are founded by the Jeojle to dispense law and Justice. Tbe Klan Is lgnorantly presumptive when it appropriates powers not given It by the law any defense deserves no consideration They assume much that is unwar rantable on account of the dlsre. gard of constitutional rights ot American citizens. The best interests of the com monwealth demanded that the governor should take steps to sup press any self appointed organi sation to dispense laws and regu late customs. Mr. Gifford might make clearer the Inky waters ln'whlch his Klan Inhabit, 'were be to make a coun ter proclamation, and tell us what class ot cltlzexs, what sect, so ciety, or religion which he and his Klan have arrayed themselves against, and for what purpose. Why not come In the open; and say whether or not it la Catholic religion he opposes, and upon what grounds. Foreign lnspira. tlon, I suppose would be his an swer, it so, it would be a poor reply, as our Savior was born, an lived in a foreign land. Christia fty there, first took root; the Bib le was written there, nearly every religious creed was Imported from there. The ancestors of all our one hundred per cent Americana were foreigners not very long time ago. And again what do these gen tleinen propose to do with the con etltutlon of the U. S. which pro- rides for religious liberty or why slur any citizen who by adop - tlon is a citizen under the law It does seem that the Klan Is In politics and has to do with el ectlone and the naming ot candl dates. A secret masked organlza tlon so employed, should be con sldered dangerous. ine revolutionary war was caused (say historians) by th desire for representation, Just taxes, and religious liberty; and was not fought that the K. K. K should denote the sect, custom and rule of worship, or to gain special privileges tor any particular creed or sect. When the Revolutionary Wa was taught a Catholic or a Prot estant profession of fuith was not considered when lie qualified as a soldier, neither has 'It been so 1n any of the war's since. It 1 thought these gentlemen were in terested in statistics, I might re fer them to some, which would set thorn right, as to the high pp. rentage of t'athollm, and men of foreign birth, who fought under our Jag. rendering patriotic ser vice, in all our wars. In criticising (iovernor Olcott why not Include President Grant President Harding, the Masonic order, the Knight of Columbus the Knights of Pythias, the Amer ican Legion, etc. The government of the U. S baa made no requests or promises for assistance from the masked Klan as an organization to main tain the constitution, it has Jts .) lid ki ul and Military departments for. this purpose. I would suggest to Mr. Glfford that Mr. Olcott being well Inform ed as to the constitutional rights of the American citizen, does not Teel it necessary to bo enlightened by ell her he or any member of his Klan. I would suggest further that the governor should take a deep Interest In the workings of the Klan, when it Interfere with citizens rights, and usurps judi cial powers. Mr. Sawyer's Idea regarcing hl high-minded desire to tender In raluaule unofficial assistance to the courts, peace officers and for the protection of our homes, etc.. Is a duty which the citizens of Oregon have relegated to their officials whom they have selected to thrclu for that purpose, and who are sup poaec to consult the statute books and not the K. K. K. as to their line of duty. Mr. Sawyer may well spare his solicitude for Governor Olcott, and tbe feeing of the citizens of uragon, who while they do not feel It necessary to congratulate Mm upon his duty by issuing this Proclamation (which will be fol lowed by other governors) becauue it Is the expression of an execu tive possessing qualities and fore sight, not necessary to compliment but for the citizens to sustain and ratify, by retaining him in office where he has, and will continue to render good service in guarding the rights of all the people. In times like these we need a govern or with accuteness of mind, and moral back-4one stiff enough to respond to the occasion. W. B. LAWL.ER Salem, Oregon, May 15 1922. let them get out, tor there are a,!-! league a chance to choose. Lt him ways plenty ready and willing to) not be a coward. JOHN.. THBO. B. BRENTANO To the Editor Charles Hall, aa K. K. K. candidate for governor, advocates public school. Every body loves the public schools, but why burden ourselves with great er taxation that will run Into mil lions building and hiring teachers to replace private schools that teach equally as well, when It dont cost us a penny. Catholics always were and al ways will be good citizens and should not be insulted. Republi cans should single out there one man for governor. Let that man be Olcott. He Is a good safe man who will do the will of the neoDle Casting votes for so many for gov ernor win lower the count, and Charlie Hall might get the nomi nation. We dont want him. If he iliould, later every on, will Join nands to elect a democrat. I am democrat, but I will vote for Ben Olcott If republicans give him the nomination. ELLA M. FINNELY. Route 2, Gervais, Or. To the Editor 1 noticed in your editorial some weeks ago you took exception to the taxpayers league, claiming that J5.900 was salary enough for any officer and your claim competent parties could not be got tor less than the present salaries. But you (iertainly are a good deal like the governor, when he aald. He could not find a man In the state competent, to handle the reform school," but had to Im port a man which will cost the state more than double what for mer, superintendents have cost without any assurance of any bet ter service. All of which is giving a black eye to the state. There is no officer in th etate worth over $5000 a year. And I believe in a reduction all along the Hue for I ask is It right, that office holders be allowed such luxuries while the parties who pay the bills are be ing reduced to poverty. The state would bav been better off with out the last two legislatures, for about all they did was raise sal' aries and squander money on clerks. I believe the salaries should be put back to the old standard, and at the slate coledges salaries could be cut B0 percent on some if not all of the officers without impairing the efficiency, and if the officers do not want to keep their Jobs at a lower salary take-thelr plaees, The . Agricultural Col edge was supposed to help tbe farmers and turn out scholars fitted for the farm, and to make scientific farm ers, but Instead they turn out schollars In nearly every other profession at the state expense. and when they are through col edge, perhaps one la 20 may go on the farm, but the rest are looking for high ealary and little work. The expenses of these col edges could be easily Cut down as well as the expenses of tbe pub lic schools for they are all pay ing too much attention to 'sport and little to 'book learning end the state Is having to foot the bill. You eay the salaries are only a drop In the bucket, but a drop here and a drop there after a while fills the bucket. Its an old saying, "look out for the pennies and the dollars will look out tor themselves." This Is Just as true today as It ever was and If practi ced m our county and state af fairs taxes would be muoh lower There Is one law that must be Changed before we get much relief and that is allowing a party to vote on 'bonds or Indebtedness un less he Is a bonified taxpayer, for no man has a right to vote a tax on any one else, if be does not help pay it. There are several ways In which I believe taxes can be re duced. In the first place we have several useless oemmiaeions which I think we could get along with out, and I think It Is safe to say one-third of the clerks In the state house could be dispersed with. And I 'believe there is more in the court house than Is abso lutely necessary. And we might get a good deal more highway and market roads built if we done away with about onehalf of the clerks In the highway department, and did not allow some of the of ficers quite so much salary and unlimited expenses. I am glad to see the Governor had the courage to make the proc- j lamatlon that he did against the Klan. For I do not believe that any organiatlon that Is out for the welfare of the people, will go wearing masks. And while I do not believe in, or sympathise with the Klans, I do believe that some of the things I have mentioned above, are direct causes for such organizations, and if we will re move the cause it will be easier to get rid of the effects. Most Respectfully, H. L. EARL St. Paul, Or., May 16. To tbe Editor Your articles are now pleasing your readers to a finish. Keep It up. Its 'better than polished diplomacy. One man said the' whole United States would soon know you. I wrote an article for the Statesman. Reprint It in your paper If you like It. and greatly oblige I' ELLA M. FINNEY R, 2, Gervais. Or. (I hope ou will like It.) Editor Capital . Journal The time for the primaries has about arrived and tbe party In power will nominate two candidates for state senators and four for repre sentatives from Marlon county. The taxpayers league intends to select from the candidates named by all parties, a taxpayers ticket. As the matter stands, they will have no choice. It Is time enough yet for the democrats to name, at least one candidate, for senator and one for the he-use. Write tbe name In. Then It tbe party In power nominates a candidate that does not come up to the taxpay ers stanaura, tney can nave a choice. ' Let the one that la nominated qualify and give the taxpayers' Sure Relief FOR INDIGESTION Hamman Auto Stage rnreo atnges Dally Leave Salom 10:2ti a. m. connect east noiinn train Mill City; 4:20 pm iave mui uuy 7 pm; 4 pm Leave Smtre terminal Salem L4ave at 11:30 and leave Staytou mi l d. m. Wiiyslrta topa at Ciooch. Lyons. Mehnnia. Rtnyton, Sublimity, uiuRviue, jurner. state hoa- SU.VI'MITOX MOI'NT A.Nti I-Oll TI,ANI C. M. St a ccs Schedul South Hound Head down ly. l)ly. Dly. No 5 No 3 Nu 1 I'M I'M AM 6:00 1:30 S:00 Portland 8:05 3:H5 10:05 Mt Anifel 8:30 4:00 10:30 fciilvertou Ar Ar Ar North Bound Read Up iiy. luy. my. No ! No 4 No (i AM PM PM 10:H0 4:00 8:30 Portland 8:25 1 :65 6:25 Mt. Angel 8:00 1:30 9:00 Silverton Lv Lv Lv uiid.iy only 8:00 nm tin Vm-ilo iK'' leave Mlase Terminal Port un.f nii.l Q k.. . ..v. uvi-t-t ii ft in in tr r b uruit more niivertiin IS To the Editor Ma-ny are seek dng the office of Governorship of ursgon, but how Is the common layman going to select tne man beat fitted for the office. 3fr. Ben Olcott want to succeed himself. The question with many voters Is: if we elect Mr. Olcott will he call many extra seslsona of the legislature and will h go outside tne state for hired help to run Our institlltln-na nnrl nav lmKA isaaries to oirtnlria hin hs ..... would for home taleot? All these questions concern the tax payer, who is In .no mood to stand for higher taxes. Mr. Cjorge A. White Jsupreme commander of the Oregon Home Guard or militia wants to become governor of Oregon, if Mr. White had the power to raise his salary once he will certainly oe able to do It again once ha be comes governor of Oregon. Mr. White being a military man would it not be natural for him a tne iax payer lor more money for the support of the state militia and to also Increase "fts numbers at the expense of the tax payers. Let the Oregon voters be ware of electing military men to any public office, as a rule mtli tary men know little about econ omy and care less, vanity is the thing -that appeals to nearly all military men regardless of cost. We can never bring our country back to normalcy unless we vote against every office seeker who stands for militarism. If we ever let military men get full control o this government, it would be only a few years until the ooun try would be as thoroughly Prus isianlzed as ever Germany was pruslanlzed by Ita military ele ments. Representative McArthur stands for militarism, let the voters who have the Interest of the country at heart turn hlra down at thescn001 system as Godless and yet PllB- tries to get all the state aid for What the etate needs is a poll its tnatitntin. it .n tax law. t,at every one who Is : : ' :i . BRINGING r A l nM By Ueorge McManus II fj " IVE. JOtT HIRED A J ( OLUX: tHE. MOT 1 1 ' f MEW COOK AND AM HAVE. MADE THEtsl OUT ff rfev AHyOUt) to KNOW H OF CEMENT- I THINK my Kill ! I KZpA WWA-f vm 1 "TH INIVtf OP I ... . LWUUJ AJLE I WWP-J-W Jar" - (J V-u I I i six i v a p. - " vs. l i i ii i - ii . I. I .U.J.,.,.u 1'JW J LkI' I I 1 ( WELL- WHADDA YOU I If kin i ID l CiiVE That cqoyc I n r.w .... t-.ic- ix-riuri.iu l .... A PIECE OF UU'" ' SOmThQRE i mill i- , nc.K - . s i ii v vi;'wt' i iv i In 192a BY INT t. FEATURe SERVICE. INC. S' f ' " l l topyright 1920 by H. C. Fisher Trade maris Reg. U. S. Pat. Offlca entitled to vot come to the polls with a poll .s. receipt, such a law would probably eliminate county paupers from voting un necessary tax measures on. the peo ple. The newspapers these days nave much to say about the Ku Kluk Klan, the writer knows no thing about the Klan, whether they are doing mora harm than good or more good than harm. The writer does not believe In vot ing for any office seeker who is likely to truckle to any Clan or religious sect that is constantly rinding fault with our marriage laws and denouncing our public A. W. ZOBLLNEB Wolf Greek, Ore. JOURNAL WANT ADS PAT. MEADOWLAWN DAIRY Phone 90F12 Inspect our dairy. The state Inspector says ''It's one of the best In the state. Investigate th source of your milk. BIG CUT In Nu Bone Corsets For One Month It Ordered Now. A. E. LYONS Balcony Port. Cloak Sc Suit Co. Phone 7S3 Easier and Phone 115 4 Hartman's Glasses Better. Wear then and' see, : Salem. Oregoi No War Tax NDIGS770 6 Bell-ans Hot water Sure Relief ELL-ANS 25t and 75 Packages Everywhere S. C. STONE, M. D. General Office Practice Cancers Treated Office Tyler's Drug Store 117 S. Commercial Street Siili-ni-SilYiirion ItlvlMlon eaves Salem Central Mi:m T.,. inal, 7:t0 a. in.. 11:00 a. in 6:0i) p. in. Leaves Silverton News Stand. 8:00 a. in., i :uu p. in., ;oo p. in. Sllloili-lnilei,lilemv. Monmouth llvl.sloil oaves Salem Central Stne-n Ter minal, 7:00 a. m 9:00 , 11:00 a. in., S:00 p. m 6:00 n in eaves Monmouth. .Mmimnuiii h.,. tel. 8:15 a. in., 1:00 u. m.. 6 : If, p. m. Leave Independence, lteavor ho tel. i:30 a. m., 10:00 a. m.. 115 p. m.. 4:00 p. in.. S:J0 p. in. We make ronneetlons ut Salem to all nans of the vaii..v ! Kxtia trips by appointment. J. W. JMKIvl-Jt General Manager, pllal. Cottage farm Jo 11. Hamman Salem Phone 304 ; I Phone. Us II Insurance 1 Information .hi SALE Now On L. IYl. HUM Care of YICK SO TONG Chinese Medicine and Tea Co. Has Medicine which will cure any known dis ease. Open Sunday from 10 a. m. until 8 p. in. 153 South High Street Salem, Oregon. Phone 283 g "It Pays to L Advertise Grand Theater, Thursday, May 18 Hill Illl I MMIIMWII Salem-Dallas Stage Leave Salem Stag terminal T:00 a. m. 11.00 a. m. 6U P. m. Leave Dallas. Gail Hotel .0 a. m. 1J:J m. : p. m. FARE ( CENTS Dally and 8unday Every day except morning trip does not rua Sunday Round Trip M rati HARDWARE 820 V. Coarmercl-' Street nne 1630 For Every Service, ! A Made to Measure Suit $25TO$45 will give you the satis faction you expect in a good suit of clothes. You have unlimited choice of materials, then have it made in just the style that best suits your individual taste. They cost no more than mere clothes made for anyone and no one in particular. Let us take your meas ure today. SCOTCH WOOLEN MILLS 42$ State Street r r r r r r r, "IT -H 1 for $11 A quality tire with defi nite performance stand' ards to live up to. Better if anything than when it was sold at higher prices. Because in carrying out the "Usco" price reduc tion in good faith, we learned something about raising the aualitv, too. vi . V n& i&MJi k riSsifi-eJ T pi m United States Tires Hi W! - United States Rubbar Company Wfi - - ii - V -i. ... idf 11 ft t ,:2S -JLivkJh.KWM HENthe'Usco" Tire announced its new price of $10.90itcar- ried this understood con tract with the buyer A price reduction made in good faith using all the U. S. advanced art of tiro making, not only to get the price down, but to keep the quality up. Now let us say this to you as a tire user: Today$10.90isnotthe uncommon price it was last November. But the "Usco" tire is still the uncommon tire value it always has been. United States Tires arc Good Tires 1421 U.S. Tin Co. -' h IS fcfci W Hfcfc sfci Ifti Where You CanBuy U. STiress Gingrich Motor 4b Tlra Co, W. M. Hughes, Salem Jos. Foley, Salem Ira JorgenseB, Salem Marlon Aatomobtle Co., Salem Salem O. G. Quackenbuah. Salem Jn"B "roa.. Hopmera Tin 0ntomr7- Qulnaby "117 Hardware Company, Stayto A- I Bones, Turner. 1922.