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All the News that's Fit to?j Print Everybody Reads the Daily Capital Journal I I THE BEST : NEWSPAPER I TOE LARGEST H I CIRCULATION il 0tttEttf tMII THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR. SALEM, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1913. PBirp two rpvrt ??A'y SRi'.Jf'llj';..' lira ''"ri (111? 111 1 fnTTT In. c'vpftfiffr 3 FOURTH OF JULY IS Able and Eloquent Address I Made by Judge P. H. D'Arcy in Park. IT TOOK MUCH COURAGE Adoption of Declaration of Independ ence Called One of Boldest Acts Historian Recorded. Patriotic services in honor of the day were held this morning In Marion Park led by Fred 8. Bynon, president of the day. The first number of tho program was rendered by the Salem band, and Rev. P. S. Knight pronounced the invo cation. The Btrains of the "Star-Spangled Banner" floated out over the au dience and all caught the spirit of pa triotism. The reading of the Declaration of In dependence was reuderod in a master ful way by Miss Lucille Jaskoski, and was foilowod by several pleasing musi cal number under the leadership of Miss Minnetta Magers. Judge D'Arcy Speaks. Judge P. II. D'Arcy was then intro duced and in an able aud eloquent man ner presented the address of the day. The speaker's theme was a general re view of tho past and he paid an elo quent tribute to the patriotism and valor of the colonists in their struggle for liberty which made possible the progress the United States has made Judge P, H. D'Arcy. since the freedom of our country was attained, The speaker spoke in part as follows: "Looking over the pages of history no event is recorded which will be found to equal in intensity, courage and patriotism the organisation of this re public,. The adoption and promulga tion, in a public manner, of the Declar ation of independence is one of the boldest acts the historian of any age ,has recorded. "The military knowledge of the col 'Onists was brightened up by the con tinual Indian wars, they being depend ent on their own resources. How Trouble Began. The speaker referred in a genoral way to the dissension existing between the colonists and England between the years of 1705 and 1775 by saying: "The colonists were denied the right by England to govern them without due representation in the Knglish parlia ment, and further they considered the king and parliament had no right to place burdens upon them in which they had no voice in making aud which caused, on April 19, the first blood of the regular engagement to be spilt at' Lexigton. "At the beginning of the war the people had not intended sepa ration from England, but found such action necessary to preserve thoir lib erties as they viewed them, but now the success, as a nation, is due to the matter of education of the people. Tho log school houso was erected as soon as the log dwelling was made habitable aud it must continue so." The exercises were closed by the gathering joining In singing "Amer ica." PERRY VICTORY CELEBRATION. UNITED I'HKHH LEASED WME. Put In Bay, Ohio, July 4. Ceremo nies incidental to the 100th anniversary ot tne victory of Commodore Perry, hero of the battle of Lake Krio, started early today with the decoration of the graves of American ami British naval officers killed in the battle. More than 100,000 persons participated lu the celebration, including hundreds of school children. Jefferson's Original Draft of the Declaration of Independence 0l iliiUU trjuzu, yL 16V1TED xJKuA. mxt ftmt) TliK lih1miQ&-Jcpnxcir. CyClC'rJUf prjtJf; Lett I I unjl tLUU yvrrHwr& UL THIS FACSIMILE OF THE FIRST PAGE OF THE IMMORTAL DOCUMENT SHOWS IT AS IT LEFT THE AUTHOR'S HAND AMD WITH CERTAIN CHANGES MADE BEFORE IT WAS PRESENTED TO THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT IS PRESERVED IN THE DE PARTMENT OF STATE. WASHINGTON. PRIZES' ARE AWARDED III GREAT PARADE HELD ON STREETS OF SALEM Led by the Salem Military band, which discoursed inspiring music, tho Fourth of July parade, which has been widely advertised, took place this morn ing, and it was generally conceded that those forming the long line of interest ing features have the honor of pre senting to the Salem public a festive program which has never before been equaled in the Capital City, Following the excellent local musical organization came the men who may at any time bo called on to defend thair country at the present day the Oregon National Uuard and following ,this fine collection of young men came the old boys who made it possible for thoir younger comrados to roprescnt tho United States as soldiors the old sol diers tho men who brought forth what is known throughout the whole world as the good old members of the Grand Army of the Republic. Although not as keen aud sprightly as when they left their homos and dear ones to make America what it is today, the old men seemed to enjoy the strains of "Dix io," which was rendered by the Salem Military band In good form and several COUNTRY EAST OF ROCKY MOUNTAINS SWELTERING UNITHD PSSSS LHAHICD WIRS. Chicago, July 4. All the territory east of the Rocky mountains is swelter ing today in one of the hottest days of the season. Suffering throughout the heat belt is intense, four deaths and 35 prostrations being reported in Chicago up to noon with the mercury still climb ing. Scattered showers in sections of the heat belt brought, but little relief. Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Omaha, Topeka, (.'lowland, Detroit and Memphis are among the larger cities aifected. SAN FRANCISCO MAY OET IT. (rxiTKU rnitNS i.r.isin winii.l Portland. Or., July 4. Plans for the third World's Christian Citizenship conference in 1915 are being perfected VJa&ciM., ffiS . tUALikZ) jhnoUjt t,tAf far times during tho parade, aud their step was noticeably "pert" when the music dwelled upon tliose Bcenes which brought back their minds to the years during the '(10 's. Prizes Awarded. The first prize for the best represen tation of organizations was awarded to the Cherrians, the second to the Moose lodge, and honorable mention was awarded to tho members of the pioneer lire department and the Yeomen lodgo. The Capital Journal wishes to go on record as maintaining that never be fore, and, possibly never again, will there bo such an array of local veter an fire fighters in the harness as seen in the parade this morning. Walter Low, as chief of the pioneer doiart fent, and the old hand pump fire appa ratus, pulled by over 20 old firemen, the display brought forth much ap plause from the enthusiastic. What is conceded to be one of tho finest, If not the most beautiful float ever shown during the present Cherry Fair, was presonted today by J. L. I Stockton. Tho well-known merchant drew first prize for the best decorated commercial float, and that award was here today, with Ban Francisco most prominently mentioned as the probable mooting place. Telegrams inviting the conference to meet in Han FranciBco miring the Panama-Pacific exposition were received from C. C. Moore, presi dent of the exposition and the Ban Francisco convention league. SUBMARINE LAUNCHED. I NITKD I'llKMS I.RASFD WIM.1 Seattle, Wash., July 4. Floating easily at tho Seattle Construction and Drydock company dock is the naval submarine II :), which was launched last night. The new submarine is moro powerful than the type F class previ ousdy completed here, WILBON ON HIB WAY. (rXITHD rilKHfl I.KASKn W1KK.1 Gettysburg, July 4. President. Wil- states i.5 K. Iv U most properly made. The fine big car owned by Mr. Stockton was decorated in a fashion which would be difficult to describe, and at the same do justice to it. The decorations wero simply grand, and Mr. Stockton deservos the highest of praise for his offorts. The second prize was awarded to Mr. Steinbloch, a local junk dealer. This gcntloman sure portrayed to a startling extent the character of his commercial busincs, and was fully entitled to the honor bestowed upon him by the judges. Was "Great Success. In fact, the Fourth of July parade was a grand success, not only from the standpoint of a severe critic, but ac cording to the observations of all those interested in the efforts which had been made to arrange it. Every participant in tho parade is deserving of honorable mention for their individual efforts in preparing the floats and features, and the judging committee, which was com posed of R. C. Fordney, I. C. Hanson and L. E, Klumpkh, all of Portland, stated today what Hnlom is 'Biiro there with the goods when it come to fur nishing interesting and entertaining features." inn left Gettysburg at noon. He will reach New York at 7 o'clock this ev ening, and at midnight will leave for the" summer capital at Cornish, N. II. The Weather The flickey Hird says: Oregon: Fair toujght ami to morrow. Warmer. f mr FORCE HflS MLL cone to I the SfliLfiflMq IcuESS li.li.fi07 Prize Cup Given by Oregon Electric i Railway to Roth for Best Bing Display SpliillilllispEi The above prize was yesterday awar or 10 boxes of Eing cherries at the Ba AMERICAN FLAG IS TRAMPLED IN DUST Civilians Resent Display of Foreign Emblem at Winnipeg When Sol diers March Home. UNITED TUKSS LEASED WIUB. Winnipeg, Man., July 4. The Amer ican flag was trampled in tho dust on the main street of Winnipeg today. The unpleasantness occurred while soldiers were returning from thoir an nual encampment and inarching down the street. Suddenly a young American stopped to the curbing and waving the American flag, shouted: "Hurrah for the American eagle!" Colonel J. II. Mitchell, commanding the troops, ordered a soldier to request the-American to put away tho flag. Be fore the order was fulfilled, however, civilians surrounded the Amorican, snatched the flag from his hand and trampled it in the dust. The American was rescued from tho mob. THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PARADE tUNITID PRESS LK1S1D WISI.1 Portland, Ore., July 4. Ten thousand Sunday school children anil hundreds of their elders marched through the streots hero today in celebration of the nation's natal day, taking the place of the usual din and roar of the old-time Fourth. The thousands of bright faced and happy children, the girls clad in whito, made a pleasing anil impressive spectaclo as they tripped through the streets to the martial mu sic of many bands. Following the parade, patriotic exer cises were held in the Multnomah sta dium by the World's Christian Citizen ship conference with the children in attendance. Prominent speakers from nil over the world paid high tribute to tho gov ernment of the United States and the precepts of freedom, both political and religious, for which it stands. NOERIS AND OEYER FANNED ( UNITED I'llKSS LEASED WIIIE Denver, Colo., July 4. The verv fin est truck horses thnt ever bunked the public as prize fighters," wns tho way ft Kht fans today referred to tho work last night of Carl Morris, of Oklaho ma, and Denver Jack (lever in a ten round bout here The referee called it s draw, but the fans say ho should hrve thrown the men from the nntf. I i; ded to Tieo. Roth for the best display lem Cherry i air. IS Assailant Escapes, Despite Fact That Large Crowd of Merrymakers Pursue Him. UNITED FRBSS LEASED WIBB l Tacoma, Wash., July 4. A Mexican who gave his name as Joe Moonlight, and Joseph Porter, members of the "Stampede ' troupe, were shot early today by an unknown negro on a downtown street. The Mexican was struck abovo tho heart and physicians at the county hospital say lie canuot recover. Porter, a cowboy from Toxas, was shot in the sido and twice through the right arm. He doclared the shooting was over an argument on the race ques tion. It is said the negro fired imme diately aftor Portor said: "I'll toll you what we do with you fellows down in our country." After tho shooting, tho negro es caped, despite the fact that a large crowd of morrymakors on the street pursued him, Porter, lying on a cot in the hospital, called for pencil and paper and wrote: uooiinye, Lave. Will see you in h 1." Tho message was addressed to Dave Porter, National City, Ca., ASSAILS LIQUOR AND DIVORCE. UNITED rilESS I .EASED WIIIE. 1 Seattle, Wash., July 4. In tho prin cipal address of the first day's session of the National Children's Home Socie ty convention, Dr. W. H. 8. Lingcrtand special agent of the Russell Sago foun dntion, attacked the industrial system of today and charged it to liquor, and divorce, the chief causes for child do pendency. He made a strong ilea for a square deal for the child born illegiti mutely, and emphasized the idea that, punishment, if any should full on the parents and not the child. FATALLY WOUNDS HIMSELF. I NITED PIIKHS I.KAHKII WIIIE. North Yakima, Wash., July 4. With his windpipe severed and several self- inflicted wounds iu the breast, Arthur .1. Lawn, aged .). years, is dying in a hospital here toduy. Lawn, who was formerly a freight clerk for the Boston & Alamo railroad in New llniniishire, came here a short time ago. No reason is known for his, desire to die. FIAT CAR IB OF ONE C KILLED Barney Oldfeld, Hero of Many. Contests, It Third in Thu j 444-Mile Contest. I NEVIS REPORTED KILLED Driver of American Cat Is Said to Hare Lost His Life When His Car Went Into Ditch. united press leased wire. Sacramento. Cnl .Tniw a tt - j uucuu firmed reports received here at noon wav siaie tnat Leo M. Nevis, driver of car No. 51. A mftriliflll Want inA 1 1. . ditch in the Los Angeles-Sacramento road race and was instantly killed to- nnv NeVlfl. Vhn laf Rnirflmonrn 4. day in order to make tho 444 mile trip k ut .augeies to quanry in the big event, is known as one of the most dar ing and spectacular of the modern spoed burners. tiurtlmg along at a terrific clip, tho first three cars to finish in tho uh contested 444-mile race sped into tiio inii tu ine state fair grounds amid the cheers of the nnnaniltlajl thou sands here today. ine average speed maintained by tho first three cars rancred hntwann tt 45 miles an hour over the entire course. mrney Uldfield, the popular hero of many sneed cnntiwtn. whi, niu i.;..i approximately 17 minutes behind tho first car, declared that he lost 12 min utes at ureano when his chain caught in the wheel, and that several other minutes were lost when he took tho wrong road. Car No. 9, Fiat, driven by Frant Ver. beck and Harry Ilamin, was first at tho terminal control at the fair grounds, hurtling in at 11:18, and completing tho 444-mile automobile race from Los AngeJes to Sacramento in tli. official time of 11:13:16. , The actual running time of car No. 9 was 11 hours and one minute. The other cars arrived as follows: No. 3, Simplex, A. O, Faulkner, third, at 12.0(i:50. Running time, 12 hours, three minutes and 50 seconds, No. 8, Cadillac, T. J. Baudot anl Frank Terry, fourth, at 12:12:31. Run ning time, 11:57:31. s TO SEE CHAMP BATTLE united fiiesh leased wire. Ringside, Ban Francisco, July 4 With more than a score of women prom inent in tho throng, one of the greatest crowds San Francisco ever saw at a boxing contest gathered here this after noon to see Champion Lightweight Wtl lie Ritchie dofond his title. Both Rit chie and the chalcnger, Joe Rivers, of Los Angeles, wore in excellent form anu ngnt on edge when they arrived at the arena shortly before tho hour set for thoir battle. It Was not finticinatAfl thnf Atthaw would have trouble in making the ring Bido weight, 134 pounds. liottlnir on the mill, which hn.1 hn slack, brightoned np today but a crush ui riiiKniiio money Kept lite odds at 10 III I. TUB OlllCia s or the hunt, ware- Kitdie Oraney. promoter and referee. and Goonro liartino'. offininl tima. keeper. BOY'S RIGHT LEO TORN OFF BY AN OLD CANNON UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE. Seattle. Wash.. July TT.rl gan, aged 15 years, son of 0. O. Morgan, superintendent of the Hewitt-Lea Lum- nor t ompany, was tne nrst Fourth of July victim in King county. The boy's right leg was nearly torn off at ! o'clock today by the explosion of a toy cannon, which he was f inner at hi home at Belolvue, across Lake Wash ington from Senttlo. The hoy had fashioned the cannon out of the barrel of an old musket. Ho was taken to Providence hosmtal. It will Im ne.es- sary to amputate his leg. No accidents have been reported to the police as having occurred in the COMPLAIN OF CONDITIONS. t-NITZD rilESS LEASED WIIIE. I Bremerton, Wash., July 4. Permis sion to hold a three hour consultation with Secretary of the Navy Daniels -in which they desire to lay before him complaints of unsatisfactory conditions is asked by navy yard employes, Rear Admiral ('ottman has the request under consideration. Tho complaints have to do with conditions existing in every navy yard and apply generally to the individual record system recently put into effect. CSaaffli Grounds, 7 T aiiette to