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VOL. XXII.
SALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1912.
NO. 1.18.
CONVENTIOI
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SPECIAL MESSAGE Oil THE HON.
SENT TO GOflGRESS BY PRESIDENT
POINTS OUT THE NECESSITY
IF FIXIII6 RATES OF TOLL
AND liOTIFYIIIB SHIPPERS
The Message Also Emphasized the Necessity of Establishing
Coaling Stations and Docking Facilities---The . President
Also Suggests the Mobilizing of a Permanent Force of Op
eratives for the Canal From Those Employed in Its Con
struction, and Familiar With All Its Workings.
UNITED PllUftl LI1KSO WIIM.
Washington, Aug. 0. Urging the
necessity of legislation covering max
imum and minimum toll rates for the
Panama canal, government of the ca
nal zone and operation of the great
waterway, President Taft, In a special
message to congress today, required
8ieedy action on the Panama canal
. bill. He made It plain that failure to
enact such laws might delay the open
ing of the canal. The message, in
part, follows:
"The establishment of a permanent
organization to operate the canal and
exercise our control over the sur
rounding zone is vital. It Is plainly
CIRCUS DAY
AflO USUAL
BIG CROWD
rARAPE POSTPONED UNTIL AF
TERNOON, WHICH WAS A CHEAT
DISAPPOINTMENT .TO MANY OF
THE LITTLE FOLKS DOW N TOWN
TO SEE IT.
The Kit Carson Ranch show arrived
In the city at 6 o'clock this morning
in Its own special train of 17 special
cars. The usual number of young
America, about 100 strong, were on
the grounds to welcome the show. The
tonts have been pitched on the
grounds of the Southern Pacific com
pany, Immediately east of the depot.
The amount of canvas covering this
aggregation Is almost as large as the
largest show that has exhibited here.
The parade was given promptly at
12:30, and was witnessed by a large
crowd. The country people were here
en masse. The paradewhich was over
half a mile In length, waB a good dem
onstration of what the show was In
side. There were three bands, one
white, one clown and one colored.
There wore cowboys, cowgirls, Indi
ans, Russian Cossacks, Mexicans, ani
mal cages, tableau wagons, a prairie
schooner and the original old Dead
wood stage. After returning to the
circus grounds a thrilling slide for
life was given by Mr. LaFluer to the
large crowd that had gathered to see
this most excellent exhibition of dar
ing and dare-develtry.
This year this show is featuring the
"Flying Millers," eight In number,
who were features lust year of Rlng
llng Bros.' show. They also make a
specialty of the Powell family, Euro
pean gymnasts and contortionists,
either of which is said is worth the
price of admission. These acts miiBt
be seen to be appreciated.
The performance concluded with a
reproduction of the famous battle of
"Wounded Knee." Chief Too Too and
Chief Andrew Medicine Cloud, who
participated In the original battle, are
with this show, and took a prominent
part in the battle.
At 7 o'clock this evening a band
concert will be hebl on a prominent
corner of the business portion of the
city. The evening performance starU
promptly at 8:15.
v
the part of foresight and economy to
blend the present construction force
In a trained force for permanent op
eration, Instead of later going through
the wasteful process of organization
of a new force.
"The establishment of toll rates is
another indlspenslblo and Immediate
need of the situation. In order that
the canal may secure commerce
against Its competition, as sooti as it
can be handled, business must be giv
en an opportunity to adjust Itself to
new trado conditions. Ship owners
must know about two years In advance
the maximum tolls tkey are to be
charged. Finnlly, an indlspenslble
factor in the success of the canal Is
the certainty to the shipping world of
securing necessary coal and marine
facilities at the canal at reasonable
prices."
The message then emphasized the
Importance of re-coallng stations and
docking facilities, Baying In conclu
sion: "Fortunately there is no serious con
troversy as to policy centering in
either of them. The success happily
Is out of the sphere of party differ
ences. Discussion nnd the differences
of opinion which have arisen as to
other phases of canal policy should
not, In my opinion, be allowed to de
lay action on )hese vital and pressing
subjects."
The panama canal bill was under
consideration in the senate when Pres
ident Taft's message was received.
Senator Ttrandegee announced his in
tention to keep the measure continu
ally before that body until final action
was taken.
Senator Thornton, of Louisiana, in
opening the debate, contended that
the United States government un
doubtedly had the right, under the
treaty with Great Britain, to exempt
American coastwise vessels from pay
ment of tolls.
Advocacy of the remission of tolls
to American Bliips was also voiced by
Senator Jones, of Washington.
"The United States," he said) "has
assumed all obligations for the neu
trality of the canal, and It can hardly
be held, therefore, that the equal
treatment guaranteed to other natlont
applies also to this nation."
PROMISED TO MARRY
CAPTURED HIS WAD
San Francisco, Aug. 6. Having
promised to wed David Mattlne. nn
Illinois farmer, Alice J. Brown secured
from him $4500 with which to buy
a lodging house, but after securing
the money she disappeared. Mattlne
sought the police to aid in locating
the woman.
Upon advices received from the
Portland police, who caught the wo
man, Detective Jim Caliagher, leaves
today to bring her back.
Matting is at present in Illinois, hut
it is believed he will return to prose
cute the woman.
HOLLA WELLS TO BE
DEMOCRATIC TREASURER
Trenton, N. J Aug. 6. Governor
Wilson announced today the selection
of Rolla Wells, of St. Louis, as treas
urer of the national Democratic com
mittee and Charles II Crane, of Phi.
cago, as vice-chairman of the general
finance committee.
Big Fire at Ashland
Ashland, Ore., Aug. 6. Fire of
unknown origin which was dlB-
covered about 4 o'clock this
morning occasioned a loss of
$25,000.
The Ashland theater, Mackle &
Nlnlnger grocery, a billiard hall
and a sample room of the Ore-
gon hotel, located in the build-
Ing, were burned out.
The heaviest loss will full on
George W. Stephenson, owner of
the building. His loss was $15,-
000, with but $4000 Insurance.
FOUNTAIN
PRESENTED
TO THE CITY
CHARLES L. M'NARY, EXECUTOR
OF THE ESTATE OF MRS. LOUISE
WAITF. FORMALLY TURNS OVER
MAGNIFICENT GIFT.
Formal presentation of the E. M.
Walte fountain to the city of Salem on
behalf of Mrs. Louise Walte by Chas.
L: McNary, executor for the estate,
was made last night, and it Is now
niado part of the records of the city.
The recommendation Is made that an
arrangement be made to have the
fountain run during the day and also
for at leant a half hour each night.
This subject is being considered by
the park board and in the next few
days it will be able to announce Just
when the fountain will be on display.
The letter presenting the fountain
Is as follows:
"Gentlemen: As executor of the
estate of Louise Walte, deceased, I ac
cepted on Thursday, August 1, 1912,
from tho designer, F, W. Darlington,
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the E.
M. Wait memorial fountain recently
!nr,tall(l In Wlllson park. As stated
to you In open council a number of
times during the past two years, the
fountain comes In response to a be
nevolent act on the part of the donor
who, by her lost will and testament,
made possible the gift In question.
"That you may accurately under
stand the benevolent Intention of Mrs.
Walte and without error direct lfs ful
fillment, I beg to quote substantially
the language employed by her In her
final 'testament with respect to the
fountain:
" 'I direct my executor to ubo all
money realized from the sale of my
property In the purchase, erection and
placing of a water fountain In Wlllson
ii venue, to be named "The E. M. Walte
Memorial Fountain," said fountain to
be erected and presented to the city of
Salem by said executor, providing said
city will agree to protect and main
tain said fountain and supply tho
same with water and lights or both, to
the end that tho same shall be useful
and ornamental.'
"Agreeably to the Injunction con
tained In said will, I devotel much
time in an effort i'j procure a fountain
In harmony with the language of the
will and possessing characteristics of
originality and attractiveness, and as
a result thereof selected the fountain
which I now desire to tender to the
city.
"It is within your knowledge that
the Salem Water company is obliged
under tho provisions of Its franchise
to supply gratis sufficient water for
two fountains In Wlllsnn ark, and It
Is gratifying to be able to state that
the company met Its duty promptly
and uncomplainingly, and has at much
cost provided the fountain with ample
water for its operation.
'The only undertaking resting upon
(Conuiued on Pas l.t
Chinese lo Fleet-
" , '
Pekln, Aug. 6. Announcement
was made today that President
Yuan Slil Kul is planning for a
national election in November in
which the polls, however, will be
located only in tho' principal cit-
ies. This will not give anyone a
chance to vote but the measure
Is excused on Ihe ground that It
would take an Interminable time
otherwise to get at the results of
the balloting. The people will
elect a parliament which will In
turn elect a president of tho re-
public.
HIIISE
PASSED BY
COUCCII
Portland, Eugene & Eastern
in Position to Rush Improve
ments as Soon as Mayor's
Signature Is Attached to
Ordinance.
JONES AND LAFK'Y VOTE NO
Company Will Rnsb Work In Order
to Put Lines In Shape for Hand
ling Dig Crowds at the State Fair
Emergency Clause Caused Some
Discussion, and Proved Too Dig
for Jones and Lafky to Masticate
But It Went
Just as soon as Mayor Lachmund
attaches his signature to an ordinance
passed last night by the city council
granting a franchise to the Portland,
Eugene & Eastern railroad company,
lit will become law, and the company
be in a position to proceed with the
many Improvements which It desires
to complete In order to give an excel
lent service to the people during the
state fair.
For awhile It looked as though the
franchise was to be passed without
any discussion and without a dissent
ing vote, but It was impossible. Coun
cilman Lafky had to raise the question
whether this franchise repealed all
ethers, and on this subject discussion
i revolved and evolved for some time.
The council finally decided that It re
pialed all of the main franchises and
It was contented with that and started
to vote on It, and did. Before Council
man Jones' eyes the emergency clause
loomed as large as ever, and because
of that he voted against the ordinance.
Just what loomed up before the eyes
of Councilman Lafky Beems to have
been uncertain, but probably the em
ergency clause and also the fnct that
tho ordinance did not repeal every
thing on earth and he registered a
ote against It. The registration of a
ray vote, however, had no further ef-
feet than to afford the pleasure both
get from expressing their opinions In
tlielr votes, for the rost of the ouncll
. men voted "yes" down the line, and
passed the measure. Mayor Lnch
jmund, if his attitude In the council
can serve, as any guide, seems to be
pietty well satisfied with the fran
icl'lse and will no doubt sign it In the
I ccurse of the next few days.
RECALL OF OFFICERS
BEATEN IN OAKLAND
Oakland, Aug. 6.-Frank K. Mott,
mayor, and W. F. Iiaceus and F. C.
Turner, commissioners, were retained
by a 2-to-l majority In a recall elec
tion In which Socialists and Industrial
Workers of the World were said to be
the administration's most bitter op
ponents. The total vote was about 30,
0i'O, between 35 and 40 per cent of the
ballots having been cant by women.
With 43 precincts out of 1C9 unac
counted for the vote stood: For the
j recall, 6782; against, 12,129.
in fratihis
'I.B.1.UI1I IWItiV
CROWD
A FIr Minded .Italian
Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 6. J. J.
Condos, a Turk, Is a citizen of
the United States today owing to
tho pleas of J. Cozza, an Italian.
Cozza appeared in court yester-
day pleading for the admJBBlon
of Condos to American citizen-
ship und there was nothing for
Judge Easterday to do but grant
It. Cozza was reminded that the
Turks and Italians were at war,
but ho Bald he was an American
and Condos wanted to be.
COUNCIL
REFUSES
TO PASS IT
RECOGNIZES THE FREE-BORN
AMERICAN BOY'S RIGHT TO LIE
LIKE A GENTLEMAN, JUST LIKE
HIS DAD, TO ATTAIN HIS OB
JJTCf. By an overwhelming vote the city
council last night defeated a bill mak
ing It uinlawful for a minor under 10
years of age to represent to a saloon
man that he had attained his majority
and was entitled to liquor, and also
providing that whenever a person
should be grossly drunk for the period
of one month that the city council
should have power to declare him a
common drunkard.
Some time ago complaint was made
that the saloon men were selling li
quor to minors. They came back with
the stalometit that they did not do so
when they were aware of It, but that
It was sometimes almost Impossible
for a saloon man to tell whether a
young man had really attained his ma
jority or not, and this ordinance was
Introduced for the purpose of making
It unlawful for a boy to represent that
he was of age as well as for the sa
loon man to sell him liquor.
Committees to which 't was refer-
rod presented an evenly divided re
port and the council accepted the re
port of that faction opposing the pas
sage of the ordinance, tho reason be
ing assigned by It that the subject was
nlready covered by state law. When
It. came to take a vote on the proposi
tion the council voted against Its pas
sage on the same ground.
CAPSIZING THE BOAT
WOMAN IS DROWNED
DNITRD mil I.lAHSn WIBB.I
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 6. Capsizing a
skiff In which she, her son and daugh
ter were seated, and Immersion in the
cold waters of Puget, Sound for 30
minutes, proved too much of a shock
for Mrs. Will A. Divers, aged 62 years.
She died Just as a rescue boat arrlyed
at the scene of the accident.
Mrs. Divers tipped the boat over
when she tried to change seats, throw
lug hersnf, her son, L. S. Divers, und
granddaughter overboard. Divers
kept his mother und daughter above
the curfuce until rescue came.
To Abandon the City.
(UNITED I'llCHH I.IAHKD Willi. 1
Juarez, Mex., Au. 6. After muklng
all preparations for the evacuation of
the city here General Orozco, of the
reliel forces, announced today that ho
was no longer responsible for the pro
tection of tho city. Orozco advised
everyone not accompanying lihn to
leave at once for El Paso.
Martial I.uw In Mexico.
nKirrn rum i.kahkd whib.1
Mexico City, Aug. 6. Suspension of
the constitution In states where rebel
lion is rife was ordered here today by
the permanent commission of con
gress. This Is virtually a declaration
of martial law In such states.
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I I II If III hi UilWUV REailll
CHEERS lirJTIL EKIIAUSTEB
MAGNIFICENT OVATIOfJ IS
GIVEN ROOSEVELT-TUMULT
LASTS FORTY-FIVE fllUTES
Suffragette Is Carried Round the Hall on the Shoulders of the
Men---Banners Are Waved and Tumult Grows Boisterous
When Old Confederate Veteran Slaps Teddy on the Back
Woman With a Teddy Bear Mounts Platform and Gives a
New Zest to the Thunderous Applause Beveridge Unable
to Still the Crowd
Chicago, Aug. 6. Enthusiasm Inf
moet without parallel wob shown lion)
today when Colonol Thoodore Roose
velt arrived In the convention hall of
the National Progressive party, to de
liver the "confession of faith" on the
basis of which he expectB to be elect
ed president of the United States next
November. The demonstration for
Colonel Roosevelt lasted 45 mlnutoH.
It was 12:35 o'clock when former
Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, as torn
porary chairman, called tho convoy
tlon to order, while the delegates,
among whom there were many wo
men, gave the "mooa call" from all
over the great Coliseum. As soon aB
ordor was restored the Rev. Father
Andrew Epetz, of Chicago, delivered
an Invocation, and Secretary O. K.
Davis then read a telegram of con
gratulation from William R. NoUon,
editor of the KaiiBas City Star, ap
proving the movement. Every Beat In
the hall ' was occupied, and little
groups stood back in the aisles,
Demonstration SOirls.
Chairman Beveridge then announced
that a commlttoe was waiting to In
troduce Colonel Roosevelt, and every
delegnte In the hall and every specta
tor In the gullerloB ciuiie to hlB feet
as Colonel Roosevelt appeared on the
stage at 12:48 o'clock.
Immediately the demonstration
Btartcd. Ten thousand flags and red
bandanas waved as Roosevelt stood
smiling, bowing an waving his hand to
the galleries. Shouts of "we want
Teddy" drowned out the band, and,
the colonel's face radiated happiness.
While the uproar contlnuod Colonel
Roosevelt shook bunds with a Grand
Army drum corps, who stood beside
111 in, nnd at his suggestion the' vet
erans started up a marching tune, In
creasing the enthusiasm. As the noise
subsided somewhat, General McDow
ell; of Tennessee, a Confederate vet
eran, shook hands with tho colonel
and patted him on the back, This
started the cheering again, the colonel
hlniBolf participating, waving his arms
and shouting lustily.
New York (Jets In.
Just at this moment Tim WoodruTf
seized the Now York standard, and,
as tht state's blue banner appeared
from below the stage, a wild demon
stration through the aisles wus re
newed. The gray haired flfers nnd
diummers continued their tune, and
Roosevelt unconsciously fell Into time
with thefr strains, and kept his urniB
swinging rythmlcully and IiIb feet
Jogging to the time of the music. In
another moment all the state stand
ards were lining paraded through the
aisles, while the yellow bin r of
California, Colorado's white placard
and Pennsylvania's "hat In the ring"
standard were grouped In the front of
the hull.
Women Join I'lirinle,
At this Juncture .Mrs. M. K. Ferdi
nand, or iM'iroit, wun a tinge "votes
for women'' flag pinned across her
breast, was hoisted to the slioulilers or
four big Michigan men and cnriioil
about the hall. As she passed him
Colonel Roosevelt shook hands with
himself, Indicating that he would like
to shake her hand. Then an elderly
woman, sitting with the California
delegation sent a bandana to Roose
velt. At this time all the aisles were
K P AV
blocked with shouting, cheering sing
ing enthusiasts, who yellod In chorus
in Edna May's famous song, "Follow
On," Roosevelt meantime sweating
profusely, and mopping his brow with
tho California bandana,
General singing then succeeded to
the shouting, and a Confederate
mounted to tho platform and shook
hands with Colonel Roosevelt
Toxin (live a Whoop.
Tiion- tne Texas standard, with a
huge Amorlcau flag tied to It, w
brought to the front of the stage, ana
Roosevelt greeted It with a wave o(
. (Continued on Page 4.)
ASK THAT
SALOON OE
CLOSED UP
NEHIIERO CITIZENS COMPLAIN OF
SALOON ACROSS THE RIYEK
FROM THEIR TOWN OOVERNOB
WEST IS APPEALED TO.
Covernor WeHt's crusade against
violations of the liquor laws today
descended on the board of county
commissioners of this county and It
Is likely that a certain sulixin man
operating a snloon on this sldo of tho
river and opposite to the town of
Newborn will have his license re
voked,
The people of Newberg recently at
a mass meeting passed resolutions
condemning the saloon and a monster
petition has been forwarded to the
governor to take stops against It. They
declare that It Is situated on the Ma
rlon county side and Is violating the
law. Neither tho authorities of New
berg nor Yamhill county can exercise
Jurisdiction over it and the governor
Is appealed to. The governor today
called tho matter to the attention of
tho board of county commissioners
with the refiiost that they see to it
that tho county officers enforce the
law.
Appeals have also come from Roso
mburg nnd Albany for the governor to
assist In the enforcement of the laws
: gainst blind pigs. Appeals hnve also
come from Sunipter for enforcement
of tho law against gambling, bawdy
bouses and saloons, but the governor
Is not yet ready to announce what his
pction with relation to them will be.
MEXICANS LOOT
AMERICAN MINES
f dn rm riir,ss tsAHiin wins.)
Washington, Aug. B. Advices re
ceived by (he state department today
say the Corralltoa mines, near Chi
huahua, hnve been lixited, and an In
vestigation ordered.
,It Is also reported that the Mexican
federals havo captured Casus Grandes
French Strike Ended.
Paris, Aug. 6. Discouraged by the
strikers at Havre resuming work, the
seamen's union hove today ended the
long drawn-out strike ut all other
ports.