THE EUGENE DAILY GUARD. THUKHU, DEO. 'il, iai
TheEUGENE DAILY GUARD
CHARGES n. FISHER
IS. J. FINNERAH
THURSDAY, DEO. 21, 1911
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thk ;keat scheme.
That men may have, an equal chance, that. Justice may endure
let's take the money from the rich, an dKlve it to the poor! Let
men like Morganheim be Htiipped of all their store of dough,
distribute it among the men who cannot make thtnK" Ho. 1'topla
would then be here peshnpB for half a yea and we might send
up songs of praise, and dry the scalding tear. But In six months
or maybe less the same old Morganheiuis would have their iron
clutches on the world's supply of dimes; and y'ou would on the
corners see the same old shiftless men, insisting that the plutocrats
should- now be stripped again. Oh, some are born to nail the scads
and put them down in brine, and some are born to hold the sack
and stand around and whine. And some are born to do their best,
to bale their stack of hay, contented with a modest roll against
the rainy day; they do not rend tholr beards or wear cheap-sackcloth
on their slats, they do not worry o'er the greed of loathsome
plutocrats; they do not ask for wealth unearned; they work for
what they get, and say the world's a bully place, and dance and
pirouette.
WALT MASON
Copyright, 1911, by George Matthew Adams.
THE UNIVERSITY DECISION
Judge Galloway's decision sustaining the University's in
junction suit against the filing of the Farkison referendum pe
titions should be received throughout the entire state with satis
faction. It not only indicates that educational institutions are
iccorded their due rights by the courts, but it puts the stamp of
disapproval upon the work of an organized gang of forgers who
have made a business of manufacturing fraudulent referendum
and initiative petitions. Not only 1b Judge Galloway's decision
sound from the standpoint of law, but it is in accord with true
justice and in harmony with the sentiment of the best citizen
ship of the state, which favors liberal support of our educational
institutions.
The referring of University appropriations, in the past has
given Oregon some unenviable notoriety throughout the coun
try .and this stigma will now in a measure be wiped out by the
decisive stand taken by the court on the side of law and in the
interest of a greater and better State University.
JjHE CRANK'S IMPORTANT PART
It is found ihat the crank is the principal thing as a con
tributor to persomaxl injuries in the automobile class, says an ex
change. Figures furnished by the life or accident insurance
companies for niire months of the year are in evidence on that
score.
The accidents tw the period, with insurance involved, were
exactly nine hundred. Of these 378 were from cranking. No
other cause approached this figure. Next highest on the list is
a total of 91 accident' fromvcollisions. Ditohing, or skidding,
was responsible for 77 reported injuries.
The expense to the insurance companies was not in ratio
with; the nember of injused people, for collision injuries made
the total about $160,000 for the nine months, while cranking
cost less than $30,000.
It is anticipated that the crank-accident factor will soon be
eliminated. The crank will pass sp&edily; the past season has
brought a dozen self -starting1 devices into use. "The man who
bays next year a machine thai has a crank," remarks the Indi
anapolis News, "will belong in the same class with the man who
buys milk with the cream on it.
On the basis of the figures for nine months there will be
twelve hundred auto aocidents reported this year by insurance
companies.
AS TO THE FAMOUS MME. CURRIE
It is entirely too bad that any hint of scandal should attach
Itself to a woman of such great fame as Mme. Ourie, the dis
coverer of radium.
The court case in France involving her name and reputation
Is furnishing a spicy bit of gossip because of the publicity being
given it.
How petty and paltry is all such gossip and scandal when
compared to Mme. Ourrie's greatness as the discoverer of a
wonderful new element.
It is to be greatly regretted that her name ever became en
tangled in a suit of that character. ,
It sometimes happens that some man or woman of promi
nence becomes involved to a greater or lesser degree in some af
fair brought about by thoughtlessness or ill-advised action, and
all it needs is the wrong kind of unjust publicity to magnify the
case.
There always are various circumstances to be taken into ac
count before too hasty judgment is passed, and a charitable view
often is the best, as well as the most just.
The Guard acknowledges the receipt of the following tele
gram from Colonel Hofer this morning: "Have received the ad
vance decision of Jndge Galloway, which will be released at
1 p. m. today, in the case of the U. of O. referendum. The in
junction is sustained and the U. of O. gets the money. This is
the proverbial 'coals of fire' for your thoughtful editorial on
the Journal, THE JOURNAL."
Russian intolerance had just one friend in congress
of Arkansas, whoever he may be.
-Macon,
MR. HUMPHREY URGES
' CONTRIBUTION TO THE
PUBLICITY FUND
EdHor Ouaru: t iiotlt$ several
Cltlct'ns are expressing their views ill
regard to the promotion work In Eu
gene for the ycir 1912. As the funds
for the past feT years have been
raited by a comparative few, I
think there should he a number of
new recruits to help carry on the ex
tra effort to be made the coming
year. Not only have the banks, real ,
estate men and other business men!
been benefited by the promotion I
work that has been carried on ev- i
cry towa lot and every tract o(4cali
estate surreundlng Eugene has been
Increased In value by it. So It seems
to me a good time for many to lend
a helping himd to boost Eugene in
litis as It has never been done be
fore. Then 1 think It will run It
self.
The w ork the I .one County Asset
Co. has done for this community ran
scarcely lie estimated. While a loss
lo thorn, It was the means of hurried
ly starting two railroads to the
const. The College Hill loop line
wwilil not have been built If It had
not been for a few generous clt liens
who gave largely (ft It. A: the same
lime those who would not give any
thing toward It are now selling their
land at greatly increased prices. I
believe in standing together in these
things. SpeciOttors coming here
have biudo inuuey uu their invest
Heart to Heart
Talks.
By EDWIN, A. NYE.
IDA LEWIS.
The Grace Darling of. America: Is
dead.
Do you remember a moras the exhib
its of Interest nt the World's fair in
Chicago the rowboat used by Ida Lew
is In her work of Haying llres In New
port harbor?
The boat was presented to Miss
Lewis by the people of Newport.
She was the daughter of the keeper
of the old Lime Hock light, off New
port, and bo seaman could better ban-
die a boat or battle with tbe .waves
at an expert swimmer.
And she was brava with the brav
ery of a woman.
Her record as a saver of human life
Is a matter of history. And among
those rescued was a score of men,
hardy sailors and tollers of tbe sea.
Personally Ida Lewis was a most
gracious woman, but modest and seem
ingly nnconsclous of her heroic endeavor.
Her womanly qualities no less than
ber intrepid spirit and daring gentle
ness made ber the pride of Newport
The cadets of the Naval academy sim
ply adored her.
As some one has suggested, had she
been born before Grace Darling tbe
latter might appropriately have been
named "tbe Ida Lewis of the old
world."
And now she Is dondl
Old Lime Bock still holds its beacon,
and pilgrims go to visit the forts and
tbe war college and the station and
the, barracks, but the brave spirit of
Ida Lewis hns departed.
- And the memory of ber is blessed.
What, after all, is the one thing that
makes mortals great and long belov
Is it not unselfishness?
Whoever would build a monument
in the heart of humanity must forget
self and live for others' sake.
- Whoever would become great must
be least; whoever would minister
must be a servant; whoever would be
loved must lend a strong hand to the
perishing.
So long as tbe great Lime Rocks shall
abide so long will the heroic evangel
of Ida Lewis be told for a memorial
of her. ,
An Even Break.
' Wigwag I hate a man who la always
borrowing jmoney.
Hnrduppe Yes; he's almost as bad
s the fellow who never has any to
lend. Philadelphia Record. ,
Nature's Beauties.
Knlcker lea, my dear,. I shall be
glad to go with you. I long to see the
beauties of tbe country.
Mrs. Knlcker We will stay In town,
Judge.
"I'M Not Lcttin' On"
They say that I must be Just as good,
And watch my l"s and Q's;
Not mind a bit if trouble should
Give me the awful hluos;
And that Old Santa Clans won't
come
To fill my stocking tight,
It I should break the least command
That mother brings to light.
And that a leter I must write
To tell him what I choose,
For when that grand old airship
comes
He has no time to lose.
The chiming sleigh that used to be
Is now all out of style,
And newer fads so grand to see
Mattes Santa wear a smile.
Now when I wrlle my letter soon,
To please the folks around, '
I'll give myself just ample room
To write the things I've found
Upon the pantry's tallest shelf,
That mother's hid away;
She'll play like Santa Clans himself
Has brought from far away.
Now. Sis has all hor rnndXmnde,
And I'ncle Hill has sent
A hobby horse and soldiers brave,
1 tell you I'm content.
There's lots of their bundles tight,
That I must let alone;
I'm laughing In my sleeves all right,
Hut I'm not lottin' on.
They talk a lot every night
In deep, soft undertones.
Of the great ocean of delight
I'll find on Christmas morn.
They can't fool me. for I am wise
About who Santa Is."
But then, of course, I'll act surprised
And not he lettln' on.
I.ulu French Tindell In Literary
Digest.
DONNA GRANGE ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Guard Sporlal Service
Donna, Dec. 20. The Donna
grange elected new officers for the
ensuing year Saturday a follows;
Master, Claude C. Ilnmmltt; over
seer. James 11. McUee; lecturer, Mrs.
.1. C. Nicholson; chaplain. Mrs. L. II,
Smith: secretary. Miss Agues Smith;
treasurer, Mrs. W. C. Seavey; stew
ard, Mis. Alex Lewis; assistant stew
ard. Hen. Stafford; ily assistant
steward. Miss Klla llaydeii; gnte
keeper, KrAik Crenshaw; 1'omona,
Mrs. J. R. Ilnydnn; Ceres, Mrs. J, H.
McUee; Flora, Mrs. V. M. Davis.
ment let them give a little or If
bark to the fund. Better sacrifice
In something else and help along this
movement.
NORH1S 1U"M PHRKY.
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The total deposits of Yamhill
county rue $2,317,8011, It has 14
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$1.50 BATH MATS TONIGHT
$1.10
50c TAM O'SHANTERS
15c
35c and 50c Pillow Tops and Laundry
Bage, each
15c
$1.25 and $1.50 Fancy Dishes
78c
Entire StocK of Cut Glass
Half Price
Special Lot Fur NecK Scarfs
at Half Price
$2.00 Black Coney Neck Piece si.on
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$7.00 Brazilian Mink Neck Piece $3.59
$8.00 Beaver Four-ln-Hand si.no
$14.00 Japanese Mink Scarf 87.00
$24.00 Japanese Mink Scarf $12.00
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Gift Suggestions for "rSsitv
A Suit or Overcoat at Big Reduction now. House 'Coats,
Bath Robes, Sweater Coats. Hosiery, Handkerchiefs,
Gloves, Mufflers, Dress Shirts, Night Shirts, Pajamas.
Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Shaving Sets, Suit Cases, Trunks,
Traveling Slippers, Smoking Sets, Etc. -
Gift Suggestions for "Her"
Set of Furs, All Are Reduced. Suits at Half Price. All
Coats at Big Reductions. Silk Kimonos are now sold at
20 per cent less. Dress Skirts, Head Scarfs, Wool Shawls, Silk
Waists, Silk Petticoats, Dresses,' Pretty Neckwear, Gloves, Hosiery,
Muslins. Hand BaRS, Blankets, Etc.
GIFTS FOR THE) LITTLE OHm
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Gift Suggestions for Boys
CHILDRENS' AND MISSES' DRESSES 20 PER CENT
LESS. SWEATER SSPECIALLY PRICED. FUR SETS,
ALL REDUCED. PETTICOATS, GLOVES, HANDKER
CHIEFS, NECKWEAR, HATS, UMBRELLAS. UNDER
WEAR, MUSLINS. HOSIERY, HAND BAGS, NECK
LACES. HAIR RIBBONS, Etc'
Women's Fey. Suits 1.2 Price
All Coats Greatly Reduced Now
SilK Kimonos Reduced 20 Per Cent
Entire StocK of Fure Reduced
SilK Petticoats Special Prices
Low Prices on Women's Sweaters
Pluratsr on Special Sale $4.98 Up
HandKerchiefs of all Kinds, 5c Up
Art Nvelties splendid Assortment
Jewel Boxes from 15c to $2.25
Dainty NecKwear from 9 .. 15c to $16.50
Hand Bags, BtSid Bags 75c Up
Gift Suggestions for GirSs
BOYS' SUITS REDUCED 20 PER CENT BOYS' SWEAT
ERS AT SPECIAL PRICES. HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS,
NECKWEAR, HANDKERCHIEFS, MUFFLERS, SUSPEND
ERS, COLLARS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, NIGHT
GOWNS. . -
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SUITS AND OVERCOATS REDUCED
$20.00 Values S16.03 $22.50 Values. .SI 8.0U
$25.00 Values.. $20.00 $27.50 Values. .S2Z.BJ
Men's House Coats $5.00 to $ J.5
flen s Shaving sets. r. i &
Men's Umbrellas for Gifts 5100 fiS
Men's Sweater Coats at 39c to $7.5" .
MEN'S HATS AND CAPS FOR GIFTS
Gordon Hats, $3.00; Stetson's at $4.00 ana j
-more. Caps from 25c to $2.00. .t.w.c ?
Lots of Fine Thinps. Drees Shirts, Business Slur:-. ,,,, 9
Slilrtg from
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