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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 15, 1913)
Editorial Page of The Salem Capital Jottmal Fet1! The Capital Journal Published by The Barnes -Taber Company GRAHAM P. TABEU, Editor and Manager in Independent Newspaper Devoted to American Principles and the Progress and DeTelopment of Salem In Particular and AH Oregon In General I'uMinhnl Every Evening Except Sunday, Hiilem, Oregon SUDSCMPTION RATES: ( Invariably In Advance) Tnlly, ly Cnrtlcr, per year ...$5.20 Per month.. 45c Dally, by Mall, per year 4.00 Per month.. 35c Weekly, by Mull, per year 1.00 Six months. BOc FULL LEASED WHIM TEI.EOItAI'II KEl'OHT ADVERTISING BATES. Advertising rotes will be fnrnlshed on application. "New Today" nds strictly cash In adr ance. The CaplUiI Journal Is more than anxious to give Its subscribers the yery best carrier sonic possible. If yon don't get yeur paper on time, Jnst phone Main 82 and a coiiy mill be sent you by special messenger. The Capital Journal management wants all Its subscribers to receive prompt and efficient scrtlce yonr complaints registered at this office will receive careful attention. OREGON'S 51TII 1IIRT1IDAY. FRIDAY, February 14 passed with out any espcclnl celebration any where In tho state and practically without being even mentioned In the newspapers of that date, although It was Oregon's birthday, her 51th. A state constitution was adopted by the people November 9, 18G7, but it was until February 14, 1859 that the state was formally admitted. It Is on ac count of Its blrthdny falling on this date that the sobriquet "Tho Valentine State" has been very properly sug gested for It. As originally planned on the map it contained both Washington and Ida ho within Its boundaries, nnd lis area was 250,010 Bqunro miles, Its eastern boundary being tho present eastern boundary of the slate of Idaho, the summit of the Rocky Mountains. Its present area is 95,00 square miles, or 61,459,200 acres. The population, ac cording to the 1910 census, was 672, 765. This la the brief outline of Ore gon's statistical history, but the true Btory of "the grand old state, Btlll In Its Infancy," is full of romantic nnd thrilling Interest. Situated as It was remote from civilization, separated from the balance of the country by wll ilcrness, desert and mountain wIioho daiignrs being unknown, were greatly magnified, although they were great enough, served to deter nil but the stout hearted nnd strong of body from undertaking tho long and dreary jour ney. These difficulties nnd dangers operated as a screen, sorting and se lecting the soldiers of fortune, tho hardy, strong-souled, the unafraid, for the venture and leaving the timid and those who were not venturesome, out of tho little stream of pioneers that In the 40's trickled' across the plnins to the land of promise. And they were a brave lot, men who "dared to put It to the touch to win or lose It all." It was theso same men, this same aplrlt, that later, at Chnmpoeg, by the narrow margin of three votes, saved this vast Northwest to the United States. This was but the be ginning of the struggle for supremacy, for this wbb disputed by the redmnn, and disputed gallantly. However, neither human foes nor untoward con ditions could check the steady ad vancement of men, sorted aB were theiie old pioneers, from the very best the "Eastern frontiers," tho western states, tbomselvcs settled by the alrong and daring, could produce. So on the 51th birthday, Oregon, old In years, but Btlll only a young and vigorous boy, looks up to approaching manhood glorying In her strength and looking forwnrd to the great things In store for him. Although Increasing steadily ami 'rapidly in population, Oregoii bus only a population of 7, one iii'cruiie family, In the square mile, and HiIh, loo, despite the fact thai one-third of her entire population Is In the clly of Portland, which would leave- the population about 4 lo the tulle. As a Hinder of fact the population of those actually living on the land, outside of the cities nnd smaller towns would probably not place nioie Hun one por tion in ov"ry section of bind. Tills Is (lie ,.'li al c 'o;il'.in i ml Nnvs the l: i l'i lit to '',! i f iiioi'o . i I lion to do ve. op her resources. Men lo handle her Vict timber li'ihiKtries, men to iillll.c her millions of horse power now going to waste In her mountain Hlreams. Men to clear out the un derbrush and small Dinner and make the hillsides pink wll 1 1 apple bloom and frtgmnt wll h clover. Men to get In touch w ith her millions of Idle acres of prolific soil, nnd make thotu pour I: SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES Our safety deposit boxes, In our Tlsco Manganese Steel Vault, the strongest on the Paclflo Coast, arc now ready for renting, we will be ploimod to show them to you. LADD & BUSH, Bankers "Want" nds and out their vast store of food products for the benefit of humanity. Men to harvest the billowy grain, or care for the cows that from fields knee deep In clover come In at night with ple thoric udders to the dairy barnB. Men to tickle the fat soil with plow and hoo until it laughs for very joyous ness over the plenitude of its produc tiveness, That Is what wo need and that is what wo should now endeavor to attract to us. We numt advertise our goods, and the dead walls at tho Panama exposition are anguishing for our posters. Let us do It now. Let us cast our bread upon tho waters, put up a fine building, make such a show ing of products as only Oregon can make, and bring tho land-hungry, the home-hungry hero to enjoy with us, nnd help to perfect this tho great est of all the great statoB of tho Union. Don't let us stutter and hesi tate over a few thousand dollars, more or less, but while we are asking guests to plnce their feet under our table and partake of our hospitality, let us do it right. Economy Is all right, but the economy should be practiced In the expending of the fumlB, not in their provision. Lot ub do It right, or not at all for our great slate had bet ter spend her last cent like a prince, thnn to spend one cent like a pauper, A half million dollars sounds big, but when it is divided among a million people, It is simply the price of nn evening's amusement at tho moving picture shows, to each. Let us make a Bhowlng at the exposition that ev ery Oregonlnn will feel proud of, or cut It out altogether, and confess to tho world that we are too poor and too "near" to afford It. A CORRECTION. THE Capital Journal mndo a mlB tnko yesterday In stating that Mr. Dunlwny was a brother-in-law of Mr. Abbott's. Mr. Dunlway Is In no way related to either Mr. Abbott, Mr, Plimpton or Mr. Perkins, but wns at one tlmo In business with Mr, Abbott the other gentlemen named, however, are brothors-ln-lnw. Otherwise tho story, as It appeared In Tho Journal yesterday, "goes as It lies." X-RAYS AIM SMILES. Too much mother-in-law Is some times an Individual misfortune, but too much brother-in-law, especially In the legislature, may bo a public ca lamity. Mr. Abbott should remember that he does not own the capltol, bo Is only under sentence to serve hIx more days and then ho will not necem iirlly have lo wear the title of Hon. before bis mime. tjulte a nice little family affair those ways nud means chairmanships, and wli.it a strange coincidence that they should Just "happen" that way? Representative Nulla defied Hie house to mnke hltu vote. This proves conclusively that Xoltn Is not tainted with democracy, for then the house could not have stopped hltu from vot ing, nor would he have refrained, even had he wanted (o do so. Nolla's polit ical stains Is certainly fixed. All (bo legislature lias (o do the next week, besides passing soino mu tual resolutions of admiration and voting on a motion lo adjourn 'slue die, slue Den," is to take action on about 1SD bills u day. SPENCER IS PEEVED AT THE NEWSPAPERS Intimates That He Will Run Amuck If Press Does Not Stop In. suiting Legislators. "I want to sny right here that there are a lot of 'cub' reporters covering the present assembly of tho legislature, and beforo they get through with this chronic habit of jumping upon (.bo members of tho assembly, I predict there will be a jump toward tho news papers also." This was the somewhat heated re mark dropped by Representative Spen cer, of Multnomah, county, yesterday while talking with a Capital Journal reporter In tho lobby of tha Hotel Ma rlon. "It has been stated through tho press that booze could bo found in nvery nook and corner in tho state capital," continued tho representative. "I want to brand this statement as a falsehood from start to finish. It Beems to bo about the only aim of tho press representatives to kick anil harass the members of tho legislature Just for tho reason the business is of such volume tbnt It Is an Impossibility to rush the work through to completion on tho dot. "The newspapers can Jump and keep on Jumping on tho members of the leg islature Indefinitely, hut somo tlnid, they will go n little too far and then It will bo our turn at bat. There Is not one member of the press, or other people for that matter, who realizes tint t54 years ago tho legislature lirst met with tho sanio number of legisla tors that it ha today with the popula tion, wealth and general business of liie state advanced to many (.lines what It had been. It seems to me that no one ever thinks that It requires both more tlmo and Increased energy on the part of tho members of the legislature over that required when the state had but half the population nnd business It has today. Is Enemy of the Press. Representative Spencer is outspoken In denouncing tho press of Oregon, or nt least'., the two Portland evening pa pers. Ho declares that tho reporters aro after anything they can find no mntter what character of nows may come to their attention. He condemns t.bo policy of tho Portland Journal and the Evening Telegram in printing what ho Malms to bo scurrilous matter relative to the actions of the legisla tors and deplores tho manner In which tho present session Is being handled by the papers In general. "I am of old Oregon stock," declared the solon, "and I won't stand for any newspaper casting Insulting Insinua tions at mo or any member of the leg. Mature until a food and substantial caiiso Is shown therofor, Thore Is not ono corporation or private lntorost that Is puittlng anything through tho houso and I can safely say this Is tho same condition In tho senate." ,10 CLOSE POOL ROOMS Chief Sliederk Acting on Advice Mayor, Lets Mailer Drift Until Further Notice, of As yo; Chief of Police Slicdeck lias received no further orders concerning the closing up of tho Salem billiard and pool halls and It Is evident that tho original order issued to him by Councilman Minion Is a forgotten sub' Ject now. Tho last action taken In the matter wns when tho mayor advised the chief of police to delay any attempt at pros ecuting tint establishments until the en '.I re case was placed In the hands of tho different, members of the council. This suggestion was made lasl Monday afternoon ami nothing further has been liarncd by the chief either from tho mayor or (he chairman of the po lice committee. Although Councilman Mlnton as chairman of tho police committee was very active, ho has subsided. Why he so suddenly ceased Issuing orders to (ho chief of police Is a question Mr. Mlnton alone can answer. The Journal's "Hunch" Right. That The Journal's little reminder published recently Hint the council Is traveling too fast for Its-own good nnd (ho welfare of the Salem public Is be ing noticed, Is manifested by the sud den ami unexpected silence on the part of tho police committee, wbllo other members of the body refuse to enter Into any controversy regarding either the police quo' Ion or tho pro mised actions to tt Id the common, wealth of the city in financing differ ent measures. IVith Councllmen Jones and Mlnton jmiiM'd Into the harness from the outset of their administration and de manded not that the chief of police rigidly enforce all the city ordlnnnces Roots' I Barks Herbs; That have great medicinal power, are raised to their highest e'llclencv, for purifying and enriching (he blood, as they are combined in Hood's Sarsa parlllu. 40. Still testimonials received by actual count In two years. Be sure to take Hood's Sarsaparilla Get It today In usual liquid form or chocolated tablets culled Sarsataba to tho letter, but take a whirl at bring Ing about the enforcement of a state statute on which tho city chavter has no bearing whatever. The chief being evidently In doubt as to tho wisdom of tho councllmen's orders, refuses to act for a time until such stops can bo tak en to establish tho city's right to dab ble In matters originally Intended for the sheriff or constable. I'lllS (SKIN PEELER ALL THE HAKE IN SOCIETY (From Society World) There Is a growing tendency among women of culture nnd fashion to pay more attention to hygenlc means of preserving their charms. Tho advent of mercollzed wax doubtless has been largely responsible for this. This re ninrkable substance produces com plexions so nntural In appearance, so magnetically beautiful, artificial com plcxlons aro no longer desired. In stead of "doctoring" nn offensive skin, tho skin Is peeled off. The wax peels tho skin so gradually, In such fine par tlelcs, no discomfort is experienced. The fresher, younger skin beneath, wholly In evjdeneo within a week or two, is Illy white, satiny soft nnd smooth. It Is not a pni'ehed-over com plexion, but a brand new one. That's why mercollzed wax has become such a rngo among society folk. The wax Is put on nights like cold cream and washed off mornings. All druggists have It; one ounce will do. Another hygelnle treatment now much In favor Is ono to remove wrin kles, made by dissolving 1 ounce pow dered saxollAe In one-half pint of witch hazel. Usd as a wash lotion it "acts like magic." Notice of Intention to Improve. Notice Is hereby given that the com mon Council of the city of Salem, Oregon, deems It expedient and pro poses to Improve Oak street from the east Bide of Commercial street to tho west side of High street with gravel concrete pavement at the expense of the adjacent and abutting property within said limits, In accordance with the plans, specifications and esti mates for the improvement of said Oak street from the east side of Com mercial street to the West side of High street, as heretofore adopted by the common council and on file In the office of the city recorder, which are hereby referred to for a more par ticular and detailed description of said Improvement, and are . hereby made a part of this notice, Written remonstrance against the improvement proposed, herein may be made at any time within ten (10) days from tho final publication of this no tice, In the manenr provided by tho city charter This notlco Is published for ten (10) days, pursuant to a resolution of the common council, and the date of the first publication thereof is the 4th day of February, 1913, and the date of the final publication will be the 15th day of February, 1913. CHAS T. ELGIN, City Recorder. 2-4-llt A groat majority of persons afflicted with eczoma have no other aliment, which In accepted ns positive proof (lint eczema Is puroly a skin disease Merltol Eczema Remedy Is made espe cially for eczema nnd all diseases of the skin. If you are afflicted with this terrible disease, do not delay using Merltol Kczcmn Remedy, as It can al ways be relied upon. Capital Prug Store. Sole agents. Mrs. S. S. S., Van Huron St., Kings ton, N. Y.. (full name furnished on application! had such decided benefit from tiBlng Foley's Honey & Tnr Com pound that she shares her good for tuno with others. She writes: "Fo ley's Honey & Tnr Compound brought my volco bnck to me during a severe case of bronchitis and laryngitis. Oh, how many people I havo recommend ed It to." Henieinbor the name, Foley's Honey & Tar Compound, nnd refuse substitutes, Contains no opiates, Dr, Stopo Prug Store. ' A Liberal Offer. Tho undersigned druggist Is author ized by thtf American Drug nnd Press association, of which ho Is a member, to guaranteo Merltol Hnlr Tonic to give satisfaction or tho purchase price will bo refunded. This Indicates the confidence they have In this prepara tion. Capital Drug Store. To Cure a Cold In One Dty. Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine 1 ablets. Druggists refund money if It falls to cure. E. W. GROVE'S Signa ture Is on each box. 25c OUR SPOT CASH SYSTEM Of buying and selling has now placed us in a position to be able to give to our customers the best obtainable goods at the lowest possible price. We are manufacturers' buyers, and no store can undersell us. Do your trading at the CHICAGO STORE, t hat has grown from the size of a dry goods box In a few years to what It Is today. Only honest merchandising could accomplish such wonderful results. We are hero with the best values. 88 New l mlfa Spring IV tzMMk. Hats fiPl SOW ON SALE Now York MODELS WONDER. Fl'L LOW PRICES $1.98, $2.50 and $3.50 Sweaters PRICED AT LESS THAN COST LADIES' SWEATERS UP TO $fi AND $7 NOW $1.98, $2.50 CLOSING CUT PRICES Ladies' New Spring Shirt Waists NOW ON SALE 49c, 75c, 98c WE Grow IlerAuse We Give the Best Values Unsteady Nerves. .Often the result of Indigestion, dys pepsia, constipation, bilious attacks or Impure blood, for all of which Merltol Tonic Digestive is a standard remedy that will give you instant relief. A worli famous remedy for all ailments duo to a bad stomach. Capital Drug Store. Exclusive local agents. Dr. King's New Discovery Soothes irritated throat and lungs, stops chronic and hacking cough, re lieves tickling throat, tastes nice. Take no other; once used, always used. Duy it at J. C. Perry's. CASTOR I A lor Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of PERSONAL ACCOUNTS In addition to tho splendid facilities which It offers to business Institutions. This bank Invites the per sonal accounts of business men, and of women who ad minister household or other funds In large or small amounts. We are ns liberal as a con servative bank can be, and endeavor to co-operate In ev ery way with our patrons. UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK Fin OUR SPOT CASH SYSTEM of buying and selling cuts the highest oost of liv ing down, PERCALES Yard 5c, OMc, 81-3c OUTING FLANNELS Yard 4c, Be, 614 c, 8 l-3c DIG HI.ANKETS P 'r 49c, 75c and 9So BIG SHEETS dSc PILLOW CASES .i)c PRETTY SILKS Yard 25c, 3.1c nnd Ific DRESS GOODS Yard 25c, J5c 4flc up Come and get our prices on MEN'S CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS PRICES SMALL p OREGON The body of Poloa Do Poloa, and Aus trlan laborer on the Oregon Electric railroad, was found in a deserted camp, with three bullet holes in it. The authorities think robbery was the motive for his murder. Marshficld will soon vote upon the proposition of selling tho Terminal rairoad the only route through the city to the Southern Pacific. Automobile Motor Cycle and Accessory Dealers of Salem INDIAN CYCLES J 11 UK L f Valley MOtOr JLBX Z. LI ' lilirapiiifii!l WmWP "ill Called Out of Town Called out of town and can't keep the appointment? I'm glad you called up. Just going to take a down-town car." "Well," It Is certainly good to spend an evening at homo once In awhll," said Jones as he hung up his overcoat nnd settled himself In his favorite armchair. "That Hell Telephone certainly saves a lot of needless steps, doesn't 11?" ho remarked to his wife, as he picked up tho evening paper. I The Pacific Telephone New Spring Suits $4.50 $5.90 $7.50 AND New Coats $3.50 $5.90 $7.50 AND $10.50 KIMONOS nnd Dressing Sacques Now on Salo Dressing Sacques 49c, 75c. 98c. Specially Priced 89c, 98c, $1.35 Oar Motto : "Honest Goods at Lowest Prices'' U kit I TOME Rheumatism. In almost every Instance Is directly caused by uric acid In the blood. Mer ltol Rheumatism Powder aro manu factured for the express purpose of neutralizing and eliminating the uric acid from the system, Easy to take and thoroughly effective. Capital Drug. Store, exclusive local agents. Jnnrnul Want Ads Ilrlng Results, WATT 8HIPP Am-mltlon, Fishing Tackle, Etc North Commercial Street Panne Uf C Agents R. C. II. and Oakland LO. BOO Ferry St. Men Main 220 EVERY BELL TELEPHONE 13 A LONO DISTANCE STATION, &Telegraph Company t tMMM