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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 25, 1913)
lie Salem Capital IJcmmal SATURDAY OCT.25,19lK The Capital Journal PUBLISHED BT The Barnes -Taber Company GEAHAM P. TABER, Editor ud Manager. An Independent Newspaper Devoted to American Principle! and the Progress and Development of Salem in Particular and All Oregon in General. to her list before the year ends. It is probable she will have more than 300 eggs to her credit when the year ends. The preeident has issued his first Thanksgiving proclamation, setting apart Thursday, November 27 as the day. Among other things he enumerated as be ing worthy of especial thanks is the opening of the Panama carnal. The Mexican situation is not worrying many people, but it sure s a night mare, half a dozen colts and a yellow dog to the Oregonian editorial staff. Let us hope the election Sunday will so clear up the atmosphere that the editors can again sleep o' nights. rabllshed Every Evening Except Bunaay, Balem, Oregon SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (Invariably In Advance) Dally, iiy Carrier, per year . ..$3.20 Per month.. 45c Dally, by Mall, per year 4.00 Per month.. 86c Wady, by Mall, per year .... 1.00 8li months , 80c WVUi LBAHKD WIHH THI.KORAPH REPORT The Oregonian Friday had a Mexican news story headed "Stern Measures I in Mexico Likely." It is to be hoped tbjat when they begin that the president will kick with both feet. Editorial Page oi T ADVERTISING RATES. AdTextialng ratei will be furnished on application. 'New Today" ads strictly cash In advance. The Capital Journal carrier boys are orch. If the carrier does not do this, paper to yon on time, kindly phone the way we cat. determine whether r not Phone Main 82. WILL THE RAILROAD THE CAPITAL JOURNAL again calls attention to the fact that the Salem Water company has not yet filed any statomont as to tho physical valuo of its plant. It has had abundant time to do so, and the question is be ing asked quite frequently why the railroad commission has taken no ac tion in the mattor. Tho people, somo 18,000 of them, want to know when the company is oxpoctod to file its statement, or if it is oxpectod to file it at all. The mattor was passed up to tho commission in good faith, as tho prices charged for wator are looked upon as not boing regulated by reasonablo profitB but by willful larceny. There is a point whoro profits cease and larceny com mences, and Saiom people aro fully convincod that the prices thoy are charged for water have passed this point. Somohow the commission has gotten the idea that all that was wanted was to get the physical valuation of tho plant so that tho city could consider tho matter of buying it. This is a mistake and one .that was caused deliboratoly by certain parties whom wo could najno who aro advocating tho purchase of tho wator plant. That was most doeidmlly not tho reason tho mailer was passed up to the railroad commission. It wns turned ovor to it for tho purposo of putting somo rolief from an unbearable condition, from a churgo upon each family of from $2,'! to $.'10 a year for water. The pooplo of this city are paying moro for their water than they nro pay ing for their bread, and thero is something tho matter with tho water bills. Tho fault is not with tho bread bills. ThiB is what wo ask tho railroad commission to look into and to look into at onco. Kvery month tho water company is allowed to continue this unholy charge is just that much added to tho cost of living of every Rulom family. Evory month it can delay tho hearing adds just that much to the injustice done us, and adds that much to tho gains of tho company. Wo do not know what tha company's property is worth, but wo aro apparently as well informed on that subject as is tho company, which nfter three months examining its own property does not yot krow its value, or at leant, refuses to make that vnlue known. It looks as though tho company was afraid to fix n uiluo, fearing it might sot it lower than tho prico tho pooplo would have stood for in easy they should want to buy it. Tho company ovidonlly had no difficulty in fixing its valuo for taxation purK)ses, and made no kick when nssossul higher this year than lust. Ono of the troubles on the conimny's stomach, for it. hardly credible that, it has n mind is that sumo tax business. If it was certain tho city would buy it, it would not stutter a moment about j ping the prico up to tho limit. Hut if tho city should not take it over, then when tho assessor came around thero would bo its statement as to ils valuo for taxable purposes, or the lit w says it shall bo taxod at its full value. This is where the situation is rmlly cruel to a tender-hearted and conscientious water company. The citizens of Salem would not object, so much to this inoxcuscnblo delay if it was at the oxpoiiHO of the company, but it is not, but tho other way. If the charges for wator are exor bitant, which we claim they are, then every mouth tho company can slave tho examination off is just that much gain for it, We ilo net believo tho railroad commission will stand in to assist the company in pulling otf this little stunt, knowingly, but, that is just what tho commission is doing. If the commission will Borvo notice on tho company that, its caw must bo presented inside of ten days, and then proceed to examine into the matter, the company will come up to the rack and eat. out of its hand. Tho peoplo are in deud earnest about this mailer, and there Is going to be something doing, nnd that soon. Thero is more than one way to skin a cat, ami. if wo can get no relief from the railroad commission, then we will try another hitch, (icntlemcu of tho railroad commission, will you maho some effort to help ust Will you compel the Haloin Wnto Company to present ils case nnd show if It enn why wo should not be given better nnd more equitable rates on thut great necessity, water. We do not ask you to do any injustice to the company. Wo do not want that. Wo want ami expect to pay what the service is reasonably worth considering tho capital Invested, but wo do not care to pay 23 to 40 per cent yearly on the Investment., and what is moro wo will not. , FOREST SANATORIUMS. HYMK IS A NKW 1 1 K A that they have developed in Wisconsin, where, ns it would seem, they are always developing new ideas, and some of them good. Tho stale forest reserves at to be made available for the ustab lishment of sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis. Wisconsin luis forest reserves of ils own that will survey close to half a million acres. The stale Is at considerable expense for the care of these reserves, iiml ill tho innintennnce of the policy of reforesting put in practice 1hor several years ngo. Tint proposition is that tubercular patients might bo able to do a great deal of the workj that the em ploy men t would bo light, and the oport unity would be golden for the poorer undent to find a health-giving domicile in the woods, and at the same time pay his way by tho performance of mi eh labor lis he was able tc accomplish. The details of this plan now under consldottition by the slate forestry board and the state board of health have not been fully worked out, or if they have they have not been given to the public. Hut it Is said that so far as they have boon disclosed they are quite comprehensive, nnd that when complete they of fer to tuberculosis sufferers In every section of the state the chance to recov er among the most healthful surroundings that piwsible could be conceived. The difficulty In the slate snnntorlums now established is to find suitable employ ment for those inmates who would like to work and would be better for It. Tho forest sanatorium Idea solves this difficulty, and at the same time broadens tho stale's facilities for treating those who are afflicted with this dread dis ease. This Wisconsin experiment will bo watched with a great deal of Interest, it It prove a success It Is capable of extension In other states. i-i Corvallls Is not through cackling yet for the simple reason that she is not through laying. Having produced through selection a flock of hens that aver age 200 eggs a year, and among these enn that broke all records with 201 to her flrodlt III a year, now cornea to the front with another of the same flock that ha laid 21.1 eggs and hna 20 .lavs, all working days, too, In which to add ii LADD & BUSH, Bankers TXANBACTI A OINTKAL BANKING B08INE8& lATBTT DB FOBIT BOXES. TRAVELERS' CHECKS. 'Want" ads and instructed to put the papers on the misses you, or neglects getting the circulation manager, as this is the only the carriers are following instructions. COMMISSION ACT? All the Salem football fans are dis appointed today over tho postponement of tho game between Salem high school and Hill Military Academy, of Port land, that was to have been staged on Willamette fiold tomorrow afternoon. The high Behool lads aro now bending all their energies in preparing for the game with Albany high school hero noxt Friday afternoon, Thoy practiced on the Willamette field Inst evening, bucking the Willam ette first team and making a very creditable showing. Tho team which is rated as ono of the best that has ever represented the local high school, has a lino that averages 17 from tacklo to tackle, and averages 1(53 as a team. This is said to bo very good weight for a high school team. The conch of the Albany high school team is also slating that his team is tho best that it has been in years nnd no effort is being spared to thoroughly prepare them for tho contest with the local high school team next Friday. Salem plans to hold a big rally on tho evening proceeding the gjiino and will bo out nt the contest with full rooting force. The Albany team will bo accompanied bv their high school baud ami the larger portion of tho stu dent body. LADIES' AID DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED AT HEIGHTS Mrs. Hen Morris entertained the La- dies' Aid of Salem Heights Wednesday afternoon in her usual charming, hos pitable manner. Tho wmther was perfect, her cheerful rooms which had been recently decorat ed, were mndo slill prettier by gorge ous (lithium anil everything combined to make it all very enjoyable. Four visitors were present to enjoy the afternoon with twelve of tho old members. After tying nnd finishing a pretty comfort made of old gidd cheese cloth, puffy with lots of warm filling, the business meeting was called to order and full plans were mndo for a parcels post social to bo given by the aid in their hall November I I. Mrs. Frank Thompson being the sponsor for this af fair, we all know it will be a success in every particular. The Indies are very anxious, to havo their hull completed overhead with good ceiling, before cold weather and to this end the social will be held. Miss I.oora. Morris ami Mrs. W, Mor roll assisted Mis. Morris in serving her delicious refreshments. The other stran gers present besides Mrs. Morrcll were: Mrs. ,K, Nelson, sister of Mrs. S. Per kins, recently from Kansas, but here now to remain; Mrs. J. 10, liamelle, and Mrs. Ijiiini McCoiiiioII. After enjoying Mrs. Morris' hospi tality to. the limit, the Indie ndjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs. Hnttie Sawyer, vice president of tho aid, when another fine time nuiy well be antiei 1 sited. Look Years Younger I Use the Old Time Saga Tea and Sulphur and Nobody Will Know. You can turn gray, faded hair beauti fully dark and lustrous almost over night If you'll get. a AO cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Item ody" at any drug store. Millions of bottles of this old, famous Saga Ten recipe are sold annually, says a well known druggist here, becuusi' It dark ens the hslr so tiHturnlly and evenly that no one can tell It hna been v plied. Those whoso hair Is turning gray, be coming faded, dry, ecrsggly and thin have a surprise awaiting them, because after ono or two applications tl.o gray hair vanishes and your locks become luxuriantly dark and beautiful all dan druff goes, scalp itching and fallinij hair slops. This is the age of youth. Orny hair ed, unattractive folka aren't wanted around, so get busy with Wyeth's Snjie and Sulphur tonight, and you'll be de lighted with your dark, handsome hair and your youthful appearance within a few days, Local agout, J. 0. Perry. IS" They Lore to Take it and it Doesn't Harm the Tender Little Stomach Liver and Bowels. If your little one's tongue is coated it is a sure sign the stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleans ing at onco. When your child is cross, peovish, listless, pale, doosn t sleep, eat or act naturally; if breath is bad, stom ach sour, system full of cold, throat sore, or if feverish, give a toaepoonful of "California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all tho cloggod-up, con stipated waste, sour bilo and undigest ed food will gently move out of the bowels, nnd you have a woll, playful child again. Hick children needn 't bo coaxed to tako this harmless "fruit laxative." Millions of mothers keep it handy be causo thoy know its action on tho stom ach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know a littlo given to day saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of "California Syrup of Figs," which contains directions for babies. children of nil ages nnd for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Bewnro of coun terfeits sold here. Get the genuine, made by 'California Fig Syrup com pany," Don't be fooled! THE ROUND-UP. The body of Harold Schilling, who was drowned in the Hoguo river Mon day morning, has been recovered. It was found by a diver in 17 feet of water, where it had lodged between rocks, which prevented it being swept out to shallow water. Clifford Koth, S year old boy of St. Johns, was shot accidentally by some unknown hunter Thursday, ns ho wns going home from school. Ono hand wns badly injured, and one shot pen etrated the boy's abdomen. t The work of ballasting the first 20 miles of the Williunette-I'acific from Eugene to Marshfield began Thursday. Grant county is out of debt, and has a balance of $.10,0(10 in her treasury. lly a majority of 10 to 1 Grants Tass has voted to issue bonds in the sum of 2110,000 to assist in tho promotion of the railroad from that point to Cres cent City. Wasco county's valuations this year jumped to $12,744,100, an increase of $,'1,21.1,140 over last year. Moro than $1,, 100,000 of this was owing to in censed valuation of tillable lands, Tho area of this class of lands was "PUS acres greater this year than Inst, Astoria's dog muzzling ordinnnce has been repealed, nnd the Budget half way insinuates that consideration of the vastly larger aggregation of fleas necessarily carried about by the muz zled dog might have had something to do with the repeal. t Tiebanou Kxpress; The Express tint iirnlly takes some pride in hnving In stalled the first linotype in this pnrt of Linn county, and all friends and enemies, if any of the Express are In vited to visit the first real newspaper plant ever inaugurated In this city. .lohn Alden Seabniy, publishers of thn Eastern Oregon Mining Journal, has moved his plant from Malheur to Greenhorn, once celebrated as a rich mining camp, and has established his office headquarters at Baker. His pa per Is full of appeal for a revival of Interest. In the precious metal resources of Eastern Oregon. Oregon as a developer of specialties Is given deserved publicity by tho Pal las Observer, which says; "Wood burn claims to be the home of of the loganberry. By the way, we should be glml to hear of some town In Oregon that Is not the home of some product. JWhleh only goes to prove what a won derful state it is that excels In so many and such diversified products." DEATH NOTICES. 4 MTARLANE. At his home five miles enat of Sa lent, at 4:M m., October S3, 10U, Thomas MeFarlane, aired SO year He leavrm a wife. He wm a member I j Another New Shipment OF LADIES' COATS AND SUITS just received by express. No such val ues offered elsewhere in Salem. COVTS $4.95 $7.50 $10.50up SUITS $7.50 $10.50 $12.50up 20,000 Of new Silks and Dress Goods now soiling. Como and see tho values. Yard 25c 35c PILES. CUIO AT HOME BY NEW ABSORPTION METHOD If you suffer from bleeding, itching, blind or protruding Piles, scud me your address, and I will tell you how to euro youmclf at homo by tho new absorption treatment; and will alno send soma of this home treatment free for trial, with references from your own locality It requested. Immediate relief and permanent euro assured. Send no money, but tell others of this offer. Wrlto today to Mrs M. Hummers, Box P, Notre Dame. Ind. of the Artisan lodge. Tho remains are at the Cottage undertaking parlors, where they will bo prepared ajid sent to lfockland, Muss. Notice of funeral Inter. 'Tape's Dlapepsain" Makes Blck, Sour, Gassy Stomachs Surely Feel rine la Fivs Minutes. Time it! In five mluutes all stomach distress will go. No indigestion, heart burn, sourness or belching of gas, acid, or eructations or undigested food, no dizziness, bloating, foul breath or head ache. Tape's Piapcpsin Is noted for Its speed In regulating upset stomachs. It is tho surest, quickest remedy In the whole world, and besides It Is harmless. Millions of men and women now eat their facorito foods without fear they know Fape's Dinpspin will save them from any stomach misery. 1'leese, for your sage, get a large SO cent case of Fnpe's Pinpepein from any drug store and put your stomach right. Pen't keep on being miserable life Is too short you are not here long, so make your stay agreeable. Eat what you like and digest It; enjoy it, without dread of rebellion in the stomach. Tape's Pinpepsin belongs in your home anyway. Should one of the fam ily oat something which don't agree wilh them, or iu rase of an attack of Indigestion, dyspepsia, gastritis or stom ach derangement at daytime or during the night, it is handy to give the qucek est, surest relief known. A man doosn 't need to burn a light wkva he Is shining around a firl. To m '(u P"Cel I I vie. Jr570ff TNATSAVES YOU MONEY Sarvice I .T' i minium ii. .. mum mi iinimi i ii ii i. ii i ''I H iiiii 'in ii'in ii -i lini'- - -1 1 1 1 j ! i ii r - - n i ' i 1 - i'Vi ' 1 in', n'-i -fl it if 4 Yards marked out on our counters for quick 49c 75c and up No. 1)021. . REPORT OF THE The Cnited States National Bank, at close of business, October 21, 19111: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts . $ 3SS,2(i7..')(l Overdrafts, secured and unsecured DHH.H.) 1'. S. bonds to secure circulation 25 00(1 V. S. bonds to secure postal savings,$ti000 tiOOO.Of) Other bonds to secure postal savings, $1H,2"0 lS,2.r)t) Ponds, securities, etc ;i!'li,222.0O Hanking house, furniture and fixtures l."i2,000.0O I hie from state and private banks and bankers, trust companies and savings banks 7,1.10,7ft Pue from approved reserve agents 2il.7,3i52.3l Chocks and other cash items 30.17 Exchanges for clearing house I,ftl2.2(5 Notes of other national banks .1,01 5.00 Fractional paper currency,. nickels and cents ,ril!4.S5 Lawful money reserve in bank, viz. Specio .'. $217,342.00 I.egnl tender notes 00,00 217,JO2.0() Redemption fund with I'. S. trensnrer (5 per cent of circulation) 1,2:"0.00 Total ...l,4K.-,2!)t.(! LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $ 100,000.00 Surplus fund - $ 100,000.00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 3.121.04 National bank note outstanding 20,."n0.00 Pue to other nntionnl banks ,.. 2,011.11 Pue to state and private Imnks and bankers .",710.0R Puo to trust eompnnies and savings banks 1 ,01)2.85 Individual deposits subject to check 1,110,511.33 Pemand certificates of deposit 5,711.20 Time certificate of deposit 12l,15fl,S Certified checks 12(1.!)5 Cashier's cheeks outstanding 1,002.00 Postal savings deposits 8,211.40 Total ...l,4i.-.,2H4.0i State of Oregon, County of Marion, ss: I, K. V. Harjird, cashier of. the above named bank, do solemnly swear that, the above statement is true to tho best of my knowledge and belief. E. W. IUZARR, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of October, 1013, MARIE HENNETT, Notary Public. Correct Attest: J. P. ROOERS, 8. O. SARGENT, P. W. EYRE, Pirectors. STRICTLY HIGH GRADE FINISH on Autos, Pianos or Carriages. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. Leave orders at 468 Ferry Street E. L. Campbell LADIES' WINTER UNDERWEAR Now on sale. All undorpriced for fast selling. Ladies' union suits now 25c 35c 49c and up CONDITION OF Salom, in the stute of Oregon, at the