Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-04-29
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]. c. Lumley. a representative In
an executive capacity of the Interua-
tional Harvester Co., who has been
quietly soiourning in this city for
several days, was interviewed last
evening by a Journal reporter, and
had considerable to say concerning
oregon and Salem. His views, while
those of a stranger, are also the views
OF a trained observer. and for once
we are able Ito see ourselves as 9th
ers see u.s."
Asked concerning his Impressions
of Salem. Mr.. Lumley said: You
have a very pretty and growing city
here That, of course. | presume
you have heard before" he said with
n smile. but / really mean II.
Most state capitals are given over
to a sort OF dry rot--it seems to be
their universal fate. Here, however,
Il seems to me that the richness OF
the surrounding country and the
marvellous rap'dlty with which the
large holdings are being cut up that
growth Is being forced upon Salem,
whether she will or not The city is
az about the right distance from Port
land 20 be the legitimate center OF n
large agricultural community, and /
wish to say right here that perma-
nent prosperity and solidity can have
no better resource.
"Liberality on the part OF local
merchants who do not have TO pay
the expense OF Portland establish
ment should Offset the difference In
gross sales. and Il should be easy
for them 20 keep their trade In Sa-
lem. always given they maintain a
liberal policy and up-to-date wares.
Your prosperous farmer is much
more OF connosieur than he is
crdeited with being.
II observe n healthy tendency 20
improve the thoroughfares OF the
city. and upon the advantage OF this
and the extension and maintenance
OF conntry roads too much stress can
not be laid. II Is those roads and a
network OF suburban car lines that
bring the country traffic to the city
which is It's center and distributing
point.
THE foresight that laid out the
beautiful expanse OF lawns about
your public buildings Is an example
OF good Judgment too seldom met.
That one feature will, in time, make
acquaintance tells me that they used
90 grow hay on these plazas for the
FIRE department horses. The hay may
have been useful, but the delight 10
the strange eye that lies in those
lawns will advertise you as milea OF
prosa'c pictures and printing could
not.
Il see also disposition to make
a. 81 n ratal a. a
means OF Identification OF the city
Where there is such wealth OF In
digenous flora IL Is the part OF wis
dom TO employ Il. Too many north
ern cities strive for tropical effects
and the result is only a painful i'm.
itation. Your system is best and
should be pushed 10 its limit. Wei
kept. tidy and beautiful grounds an
delight and a source OF Legitimate
and honest pride.
What about Oregon?
This Is a marvellous state-it does
not realize It's own richness and
wealth. II Is almost embarrassed by
insect pests or destructive storms; Il
needs little In the way OF irrigation
for the most part; its soil Is nonpa
reil. and its future Is as brigtt n
any section Of similar area Of which
/ know
"Our business OF course, Is princi'
pally east OF the mountains. but ~
do considerable on this side and w
consider il a growing one. II Is for
the purpose OF Judging It's immed at'
] growth that have been travelling
,lowly up the coast by easy stage'
for some weeks. I am pleased Will
! Oregon"
Mr. Lumley left this morning fol
Portland, form whence he Journey
20 Spokane.