The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-11-24

for the 100000 pamphlets, it was not
deemed advisable to do anything for
the purse until later, and the commit
tee having the matter in hand failing
to do anything until the week Of the
fair, | regret to say, that they were
not able to raise from our citizens
even half Of the amount pledged. This
is the only occasion where the good
faith Of the club in keeping its en-
gagements could be called In question,
and I am informed there is much dis
satisfaction among the members Of
the state board of agriculture at the
non-fulhllment of our pledge, and
would recommend that this matter be
taken up with them by the secretary,
and, IL our explanation Is not suffi
cient, to see what can be done to sat
isfy the board, as the state fair, under
it's present management, is too valu
able to us TO allow any doubt as to
salem's loyalty to the fair and the
blhlS DOdIu VI hBIlCulIuIt.
81 congratulate the club upon hav.
ing aided in the extlnguishment of the
debt OF willamette University. A
large number of pledges having been
obtained by the University, condi
toned upon the amount being raised
to retire the entire indebtedness by q
specified time, were about to lapse by
expiration Of time limit, being applied
to by President Coleman, who asked
the assistance Of the club commit
tee was appointed by whose energetic
efforts and the liberality OF our citi.
zens, the amount was raised to free
the institution of debt. But few Of
our citizens realize the commercial
value of the University and the vari-
Gus business colleges and private
schools Of our city, to say nothing of
the advantage to the cause OF educa-
tion and culture
mot the least OF the achievements
of the club has been the adoption of
the amendments TO the old charter and
the extension of the corporate limits
Of the city. The initiative in this
movement was taken by this body,
heartily responded to by the city
council and progressive citizens. re.
gret that this. encountered the strong
opposition of some Of cur leading citi-
gems, but am sure that time will dem.
onstrate the importance OF bringing
the legitimate territory of Salem
within the control OF the health, po-
lie eand fire departments OF the city.
by direction OF the club, the exccu.
tive committee had a map prepared
for the use of our congressional dele
cation. showing the continued and sc.
rious erosion OF the west bank OF the
river opposite the city, and the serious
encroachment Of the gravel bar upon
our harbor. Encouragement has been
held out to us by members of the dele
cation that we may reasonably expect
relief through the government, and
the delegation would do their best to
secure It for us.
"A midsummer carnival was held
here during the week ending July 4th
This involved a vast amount OF work
at the hands OF the secretary and his
various subcommittee. It brought
large number Of people in from the
country and nearby towns, and the ex.
cellent music and clever entertain
ments were greatly enjoyed by our
citizens, While II failed TO add any.
thing to the funds OF the club, we had
at least the satisfaction OF knowing
that no call was made upon the guar
antee fund.
Through the exertions of a com
mittee OF the club, a contract has been
entered into with Captain Sdnner
whereby the latter will build a boat,
and operate the same between Inde
pendence and Salem. which will con.
duce to a much larger travel and clos.
er relations between our city and that
thriving city OF PIX.
These are among the more import.
ant achievements OF the club, though
host Of minor matters have had at
tention.
Among the most important OF the
matters ] would commend TO your at.
tention is the problem Of securing
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