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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 8, 1915)
Journal" WKDX KSDAY EVEN I NCi December 8, 1913. CHARLES IL FISHEB, Editor and Manager Editorial Page of "The PUBLISHED EVEBT EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY, SALEM, OREGON, BY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. t. S. BABNES, President CHAS. II. FISHER, Vice-President DORA C. ANDRESEN, Sec. and Treas. SUBSCRIPTION RATES v.tr onrrinr. nur TPar $5.00 Per month.!. Daily by mail, per year 3.00 Per month. .45c .35c FULL LEASED WIRE TELEGRAPH REPORT EASTERN REPRESENTATIVES New York Chicago Ward Lewis-WilliBDiB Special Agency Harry R. Fisher Co. Tribune Building 30 N. Dearborn St. The Capital Journal carrier boys are instructed to put the papers on the porch. If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or neglects getting the paper to you on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as tkis is the only ay we cun determine whether or not tho carriers are following instructions. Phone Muin 81. THE HOMER DAVENPORT MONUMENT It is with considerable gratification that old time Ore gonians remember that Homer Davenport living, erected with his elnmifint nencil a monument to himself that re quires nothing from us to add to its enduring beauty. It is self-satisfying to know that he was an Oregon boy who went out into the world and won laurels of which we are all proud, and added to the glory of our great state. We point with pride to his achievements and take every occasion to ao mm nonor, proviueu we tuimeci, uumcivco up with it. We held him in so high esteem that a society was formed for the purpose of erecting a monument to his memory at his boyhood's home, the pretty little city of Silverton. The society very properly selected the governor of the state as the custodian of the funds to be collected. As a nucleus for the fund, which it was pro posed to raise by small subscriptions, about $57 was sub scribed. There the matter dropped and not a cent has been added to the fund since. It is a shame and a disgrace to the state and especial ly to the'Willamette valley that this is so, and the quicker we take steps to remedy this, the better for our repu tation. This fund of $57 is now on deposit at the Ladd & Bush bank in this city, and we suggest that someone take the matter in hand and see if the money cannot be raised to complete the monument. It would be asking too much to put the matter into the hands of the bank to receive sub scriptions, for banks are busy places, but the bank will take care of the money, and do anything else to assist. We do not know who was on the committee, or if there is a member here, but if there is, we suggest that he get busy and start the ball rolling. It is not because Oregon people are stingy or unfeeling that this matter has been neglected, but because they are careless and no oppor tunity is given them to contribute their mite. It should be an easy matter to secure the fund with subscriptions of fifty cents, and indeed that is the way the fund should be raised, so that we may all have the pleasure of aiding in honoring one of the state's brightest sons. THE REWARDS OF PEACE . Gains to the United States because of the European war continue to come tremendously, without our plan ning and almost without our effort. The greatest profit is in the growing balance of trade, which is by far the largest in the history of the country. During the year ending October Pl our foreign trade ex ceeded five billions, and the exports were more than twice the value of the imports, leaving a balance of $1,626,886, C2:,5 in our favor. During the year $:.26,528,779 in gold came to this country to pay the debts of other peoples to ours. New Vork is taking the place of London as the financial Clear ing house of the world, and the gold dollar the place of the pound sterling as the world standard of exchange. American dyes are now being produced at the rate of 9000 tons annually and are taking the place of German dyes. Certain high grades of steel, formerly made only at the Krupp works, are now being produced in even better quality here. There are many other gains of great importance. The certainty is that the war, even if it should end tomorrow, has given to tho United States a sure position of world leadership. "Walla Walla" in the Oregonian asks: "In states where capital punishment is in effect, please advise if it applies to women as well as men." The Oregonian answers yes, and most certainly is mistaken. The law so applies, but the punishment does not, which is a dis tinction with a vast difference. The difference between Henry Ford, the king of Innnin .. .1.., . A ....1 - C ll.. .T. I'lucum- turn iuu iuuks ami run-is 01 um waning nations is that Henry made his will before he started on his job and they made their wonts. One redeeming feature about President Wilson's messages is the fact that they are correctly phrased and that only good English is used to express his thoughts. But at best the modern presidential message is a dreary, affair, dealing with yards of statistics and reiterating the political views, with arguments to sustain them, which every newspaper reader already knows the author is committed to. Jefferson and Lincoln, the nation's greatest presidents wrote very brief messages dealing with the paramount policies of the time, leaving statistical in formation to be gathered and submitted to congress and the country through the heads of departments. President Roosevelt's messages averaged longest of any of the occupants of the White House, Taft was verbose and Wilson seems to be acquiring thehabit of his immediate predecessor. His message o fyesterday might have been a model for future presidents to copy had it been con densed into two columns of average newspaper length. Then it would have been more generally read and understood. It might be inferred from the returns that the people of Salem did not want the charter amended as proposed, but the truth of the matter is that they did no care a cent ab&ut it. Out of 5200 voters in the city 1246 cared enough about it to go to the polls, and nearly four thousand cared so little they did not go to the trouble of voting. As a matter of fact there was not that many interested in the charter; for in two precincts, the fifth and seventh, where there were councilmen to elect the vote was m each above "00, or more than double that of any other precinct ex-J tcpu uic oialii. li it tu.e lu suy mm less man vw went 10 the polls on account of their interest in the charter amend' ment. The president told in his message what he thought of hyphenated Americans, who were blowing up munition factories and violating the laws of this country. It would make interesting reading if he would now tell us what he thought of the unhyphenated Englishmen who are swiping American ships and violating the international laws. - Some of those English crews could be punished for piracy without stretching the laws very much. As the republicans are generally in favor of "prepared ness" or at least their leaders are, and as President Wilson is also inclined that way; and as there seems to be about half the citizens of the country against the movement, it looks as though there would be a chance for a new party. This would make a splendid opportunity for Teddy, only he would have to do such a back-summersault that he might not be able to make the race after it. Marion county officials are peculiar in one respect at least; they are carrying over into the coming year an un expended balance of $60,000 in the treasury. A majority of public officials see to it that all money raised by tax ation is expended and then issue as many warrants against the next year's increase as they can without draw ing too much criticism. QUI! OF FLAX AT PEN EXCELLENT SAYS . ONE SCOTCH EXPERT Sir Francis Webster Visits Pen Flax Plant and Ex amines Fibre As about everything else requires a license before any thing can be done in a business way, why would not a license to make laws fill a long felt want and serve as a sort of a reminder to the legislators? A license of say about $10 a law would prove highly beneficial to the peo ple and cut down the expense in the state printing department. None of the warring nations is proposing peace, but each of them mentions the word occasionally, showing it would not be distasteful to them. Their ideas of peace though, are about like the small bov's definition of salt: "That white stuff that makes your potatoes taste bad wnen you cion t put any on." The cloture rule will not be adopted by the senate. The members of that body all have a desireto hear themselves talk that is stronger than their inclination to transact the public business with sensible consideration and dispatch. This is a queer old world. Here in Oregon we are pok ing fun at Henry Ford and at the same time holding land grant conferences, and trying to settle a row between the government and the southern Tacific railroad. LADD & BUSH, Bankers Established 1868 $300,000.00 CAPITAL Transact a General Banking Business Safety Deposit Boxes SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Company M Shooters ! Higher Than Eugene j For JBankers Trophyj Tho uintksiiicn of ("ompnny M scored! n higher avonie limn I lie' Hhooter from tin1 Kiikhu' company in tint shoot for the Hanker Trophy Hnniliiy noeordl intf to the ri-jiorlM from tho l.nno conn ! t,v city. Kimeno wtiivil a t tit id of MMi out of a pmmililo 2100 or ii pen,ontiite ! of "ill while Kiiloiu Kcortvl a tot (t I of III 12 oot of ti puxnilile 2S00 or an av- eriw of IW.t, f A niiinlior of tho eonipnnios of tho, Ht n to iliil not shunt Sunday on account; of tho won i her. and will shoot thin week. However, Kiiueno ami rnlem waded out lulo the mini nml n)iot for! the trophy refill dle of tho misty skies nml ImiiIi douhtlcxs nmdo a lower) ncoro than they wooni hnd the weather lieen (rood. Kiofone ' 24 men mnilo ft! total score of t'M at the 200 yard! rnne and 70 1 nt 1100 ynrdn. Snlcin'al SS men made P7! at 200 vnrds and 1133. nt 1100 out of n possible 1100 on each iniiKo. Kimono's possible wan 1200 on each range. HAVE GONE TO MINNESOTA. Ole Tlrenden mid family mid Ivor Wmitf left Monday for 11 ills, Minus- aula, where they will reinuin for the tunc lieiiij;, at leant. Thoy have lived in uroKon lor over four years, and un Ichh they are nn exception to tho rule, and we do not lielievo thev nre. thev will not be contented until thoy are :.. i t. , "K oitt-iv iii mo laud oi siiusiiiuo una iohok. Silverton Appeal. WATCH SORE THROATS because swollen glands or inflamed membranes often . affect other tissues mid lung trouble easily follows. As Nature's corrector of throat troubles the pure cod livcroil in Scott's Emulsion is speedily converted into germ-resisting tissue; its tested glycer ine is curative and healing, while this wnoiesome emulsion relieves the trouble and upbuilds the forces to resist tubercular germs and avert the weak cning influence which usually follows. If any member of your family has a tender throat, get a bottle of Scott's Emulsion today.,, Physicians prescribe it to avert throat troubles, overcome bronchia, disorders 'and strengthen the lungs. Noralcohol or harmful drugs.' Always insist on Scott's. ' Bcolt & Svkim, Mognilcld, N. J. M-M Tho flax fibre produced at tho pen itentiary plant bids fair to be of good quality according to Sir Francis .Web ster, of tho firm of FranciB Webster & Sons, of Arbroath, Scotland, who was a visitor at the pen yesterday afternoon with Lady Webster and their son, W. J. Webster. Sir Francis Webster is the owner of three linen mills and two flax plants In Scotland and the firm was established in 1705. The Websters have been visiting tho fair nt San Francisco where a sample of tho Oregon flax was shown and Sir Francis stopped off at Salem to look over the situation here on his return. llo examined the flax now in the process of retting and was shown that which is tho blackest niul is pronounc ed "rotten." Ho said this was good fibre and of fair quality and was then told that this was the worst grown this year. "If this is vour poorest quality," said Sir Francis, "tho best must be exceptionally fine, indeed. ' Kven the blackest ho pronounced to bo of good color which indicates that there nro numerous tilings about the production and manufacture of flax which indicate that the causiml on server 'is not always correct in his judgment. Asked about the indications for a price for thin fibre this year tho visit or answered that the crop conditions in linssia and other flax countries iudi' cated that a good price would be se cured. Tho shortest fibre grown in Oregon this year will probably be sold for tow at a cheaper rate but in the future only land that will produce a good quality of fibre will be accepted by tho board and it is hoped that tho pen plant will be able to put out tho best quality of manufactured flax in future venrs. 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Grandma's Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur Darkens So Naturally That No Body Can Tell Almost everyono knows the Sago Tea and Sulphur, properly compounded, brings back tho natural color and lus tre to tha hair when faded, sreaked or gray; also onds dandruff, itching scalp ami stops falling hair. Years ago tho only way toget this mixture was to make it at homo, which is mussy and troublesome. Nowadays, by ask in? at any drug store for "Wyeth's Hnge and Sulphur Compound," you will get a largo bottle of thio tamons om rccipo for about 50 conts. Don't stay grnyl Try it! No ono can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally ana evenly. Von dunipen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair taking one small strand at a time; hy morning tho gray nair disap pears, and nfter another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully itiirK, thick anil glossy. AURORANEWS Miss Mario Hofer enmo down from Salem to spend the week end here as the guest of Mrs. ,1. W. Sadler. Dan llershbergcr shipped two kegs of apple butter to A. .1, Mishler at He no, iNovada, Inst Monday. Hubbard Kuternrisc. Among the hop buyers hero recently were I'hil J.ivelsloy, of Vioo.imirn; Ralph Dorcas, of Portland, and Arthur Smith, of i'ortliind. .1. .1, Lipjiunor was here Monday to ship some fine specimens of Karly Rose and Ainrnan Wonders to tlio Milium Coin and l'otato Show, now going on. ('apt. and Mrs. Kugene Moshberger were here from Woodburn to spend tile Thanksgiving season with Mrs. Jlosh berger's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Martin (liesy. Tim amount raid for the Tiergen stock of Illinois sold last week to S, A, Miller was $24(1 not if'JOO as stated last week. The nssigneo is about reudy for settlement, with tho creditors. Mnvor Sniller entertained the other members of the city council and the city recorder, treasurer, and innishal at an ovster supper t his home Fri day nignt, and Inter at cards. The lunvor's guests wore A. If. Will, T, M Snvdcr, S. A. Miller, X. V. Wescott, (I W. Fray, A, M. Fry, nml dene (.tur ret. According to the rain gungo men ureuients made by Hugo Muecke up to Nimliiv night, the fsovember rain fall had nniniintcd to lO.tii inches, which is a big excess over the average .Novem ber precipitation. Mr. Miuecko Is sup plied with ncconite instruments for measurements, and acts us voluntary observer for the weather bureau in these mutters. Observer. Monday, December 13 Will Be "Bundle Day" Mondny, December 13 has been des ignated ly the Sulem Social Service (enter as "Handle Day" when it is hoped that every one iu the city hav ing any clothing or shoes that 'can be spared lor tho needy, will bundle and send them to the commercial club, or notify Ivan O. McDaniels at tho club, in order that the donations may be collected. There is an urgent demand for cloth ing and shoes for the poor, and espe cially for school children. Perhaps moro than ever before, school children are staying out of school, not having tho proper clothing or footwear. The clothing sent to the commercial club will be assorted by workers from the Social Service Center and placed with those most in need, and especially in families where the men are out of work, or where women are working to support their children. It is estimated that more men are out of work this enrlv in the winter than ever before and there is a greater need of assistance. Tho Social Service urges that its friends prepare their bundles at once and seiul to tho com mercial club, or telephone, in order that the bundles inav oe collected next Monday. . Jason Moore Granted Four Months Extension Jason Moore, the man who would ex tract, chemicals from Summer and Al bert Lakes, evidently has more time than money as he was granted a four months extension by tho desert land board yesterday In Which to raise the balance of $15,000 required by tho board. Moore put up ?10,000 as a show of good faith to Improve these lakes and when tho time limit expired the desert land board required that he put up an additional sum within this time limit, if his tests of the chemicals failed or if he failed to sell or lease to an approved corporation within the time limit that all of the money now in trust would be forfeited to the state. Best Clover Seed In Willamette Valley The best retch and clover seed in the United States Is produced in the Wil lamette valley. Excellent soil and cli matic conditions also exist for the growing of all kinds of roots, forago, and seed crops. A knowledge of the adaptability, growing habits, etc., is essential tor the intelligent selection or such crops. Forage systems for dairy Rub Pain From Back With Small Trial Bottle of Old Penetrating "St. Jacob's Oil" When your liaclc is soro and lame or lumbago, sciatica or rheumatism has you stiffened up, don't suffevl Get a small trial bottlo of old, honest "St. Jacobs Oil'' at any drug store, pour a little in your hand and rub it. right on your aching back and by the time you count fifty, tho soronoss and lame ness is gone. Don't stay crippled! This soothing, penetrating oil needs to be used only once. It takes the pain right out ami ends tho misery. It is magical, yet absolutely harmless andloesn't burn the skin. Nothing else stops lumbago, scntica,' backache or rheumatism so promptly. 10 never disappoints. cows, she, and hogs; the selection and breeding of high yielding corn and grains; potato growing, and many oth er phases of the production of fieM crops will be included in a scries of lectures at the Farmers Short Conrse at Corvnllis, January 10 to February 4, 1910. ft WAE NEWS OF ONE YEAR AGO TODAY Three flcrninn warships were sunk with 1S23 men in the South Atlantic, by the British squadron. France claimed ad vances along the entire lin. Ex-President Taft developed agitation in tho XT. S. against hyphenated Americans. ssasMsnssMasj When You're Hunting m for that juicy old tongue tickling tobacco satisfac tion and joy just sink your teeth into a plug of "PIPER" and bite off a good generous chew. Keep some in your southwest pocket; it will always raise you a good crop of tobacco-happiness. Cnewir Tobacco Clmmptn Flsvor . 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