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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24

A fine program was given last
evening under the auspices of the
Young Women's Christian Assocla-
tion of Willamette University. First
Methodist church held good audi
ence which was enthusiastic in its
reception of each number on the fol-
lowing program:
Vocal, "a Summer Love Song
Ashford; The Ladies' Club.
Reading, "The Boy Orator Of "a
pata City"-Richard Harding Davis;
Mr.. Perry Relgleman.
Violin and Organ, Souvenir
Drdla; Miss Vercler, Mr. 7. s, Rob
erts.
Vocal, "Miserere Scene" from i
Trovatore"- Verdi; Myrtle Long
Mendenhall, soprano; Alfred A
Schramm, tenor; The Glee Club.
Plano, "Etude op rs No 7"-Chop.
in; "Erl King"-Shubert-Llszt; Ade-
laine Merrill Biddle.
Vocal, (a) "The Nightingale Has a
Lyre Of Gold"-Benjamin Whelpley;
(b) "Alone"-Hector MacCarthy;
Mrs. w. Carlton Smith.
Vocal, "The Turkeys Song from
Rob Roy"-DeKoven; Mr. r. R,
Jones.
Violin Duet, Selected; The Misses
Vercler.
Vocal, "The Lass With the Deli
cate Airv-Arne; Myrtle Long Mem
denhall.
Reading, AT the Bank"-C Leona
Dalrymple; Miss Ethel Thomas.
organ, Fantasia Impromptu";
Dean Frederic S. Mendenhall.
Vocal, "Es hat nicht sollen Sein"
from the "Trompeter Won Sakklngen"
Mr.. r. B. Walsh.
Vocal, Song Of the Bells'-
Coombs; The Ladies' Club.
Mrs. Blddle, Miss Colony, Dean
Mendenhall, accompanies.
The chorus work showed the high
standard Of Dean Mendenhallg train.
ing. Solos by Mr. Schram, Mr. Jones
and Mr.. Walsh we're good Mrs.
Mendenhall's sweet voice always
gives pleasure. Adelaine Merrill Bid
dies splendid rendition OF "Erl
King" was revelation to music low
ers. The brilliant violin work OF
Miss Vercler, always charm, was
beautifully sustained by Mr.. Roberts,
The duet with her sister was partlc-
ularly fine
Mrs. Carlton Smiths two selections
were sung in splendid voice, and Mr..
Mendenhall's organ solo was played
with a master touch. The readings
by Miss Thomas and Mr.. Relgleman
were thoroughly enjoyed. As a whole
the concert was excellently arranged
and reflects great credit on the COM
mittee who directed IT,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24

Mrs. A. r. Hofer entertained last
evening with dinner for high school
boys cohlplinentlng her son, Paul,
Ten covers were laid at the table
centered with dafiodils and lighted
with green candles There was mi-
sic after dinner and a most exciting
new game. completed the evenings
entertainment. This table game is
called Fan BALI and played with
the same rules as baseball,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24

After several weeks Of business In
New York City Mr. L. G. Shipley
reached Portland on Thursday OF last
week. returning with bis wife to their
home in Salem on the following day
ste
Miss GLADYS Bretherton Of Postland
rotnrned TO her home on "Wednesday
morning after visiting her sister nrs' VIZ
Clifford Brown and attending the AS
sembly party on Tuesday night
oVi'''' eee
Mrs Carey Martin was hostess TOT
,ho Priscilla club last week and Mrs
W s Mott entertained last Thursday
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-02-24

On st. Valentines day Annabelle
Golden invited the Sunbeam Sewing
club and a few other friends to an
afternoon Of games. Hearts and cuplds
decorated the rooms In a hunt for
the bright red hearts Gretchen Brown,
Mary Elizabeth Bayne Amelia Bah
cock and Annabelle Golden tied for
nrlze which was finally captured by
Mary Elizabeth Bayne. Jessie Milea
received consolation Directions on
slips Of paper sent the little girls to
cont of the way spots where fortunes
awaited them. Dainty refreshments
rounded out the afternoon Members
of the Sunbeam Sewing club are Mary
Elizabeth Bayne, president; Amelia
Babcock vice president Annabelle
Golden. secretary; Gretchen Brown
treasurer; Alice Mcclellan. Ruth Mase'
verpa Wood and Jessie Miles. Guests
Ibesides we're Elsie Victor Lois Nye,
sylvia Thompson and Doris Nye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Midsummer Measures.

While public attention is being paid
Chiefly to proceedings In the Senate,
occupied with such matters as the
Lorimer case and the Archibald i'm
parchment preliminaries. the isthmian
canal legislation and the tariff bills,
with democratic filibuster just now
in evidence, the House is putting
across some measures in a quiet and
unostentatious way that ordinarily
would attract considerable notice. For
instance. there was the bill passed
Wednesday creating a department of
labor. 1t was scarcely needed by the
public. The other day. too. the House
passed an extraordinary bill that has
almost entirely escaped attention. 1t
IS worthy. however, of at least brief
note. for it Is strongly suggestive of
tendency toward paternalism. II
orders all tobacco manufacturers in
the United States to give twenty-one
free smokes" to their employees each
week. Just why the federal govern
ment should in this manner cut into
its own internal revenue receipts and
the profits Of the tobacco manufacture
ers does not appear. Perhaps next will
come a bill writing into law the Gus
tom that has prevailed from time i'm
memorial in breweries of giving all
workers certain quantity of free
drink daily. Maybe the House Il
merely amusing itself, confident thai
none of these midsummer measures &C
which 1t gives its approval will ever
get out of the committees Of the Sen.
ate. Certainly there is little chance
of the free smoke bill reaching the
President before the final adjournment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Is landed In the Wilson column In No
vember the credit will be largely his.
Mr.. Sullivan is already at work in Illi-
nois. and Mr.. McCombs called on Carter
Harrison Tuesday and made sure of his
support. Mr.. Nugent Of New Jersey has
called at Seagirt upon Mr.. Wilson's In
vitation and pledged himself. and doubt
less James Smith. jr., will be heard from
In time. As Mr.. Wilson is counting on
New York, is not that proof SUFFICIENT
that he is counting on Mr.. Murphy?
The wheelhorses are all I'm harness, and
ready for the journey. Mr.. Wilson holds
the lines over no more reliable animals.
They are in fettle and bridle-wise. II he
does as well on the box as they do on the
ground. the old party carryall should
make time.
Turning then to the Roosevelt party we
find bosses hitched up. Are not Mr.. Finn
and Mr.. Woodruff old stagers? Where
may be found more willing workers?
And then the bosses Mr.. Roosevelt so
vigorously denounces because they are
not pulling for him. as they did in 1904
Crane, Penrose. Barnes. ct al.-they are
in their places in the Taft team, bit in
mouth, and waiting for the word.
The bosses have not been. and will not
be, eliminated. They have never felt
more secure in their lives. Some have
never before been so powerful. Mr..
Murphy has governor and a United
States senator to his credit. Mr.. Tag
CART has a governor ana two United
States senator's to his credit. Mr.. Sulli-
van at Baltimore achieved g. triumph over
Mr.. Bryan in the matter OF his position
in the convention.
The bosses eliminated? Whether demo-
Gratis. or republicans. or rampant Roose-
veltians, they are in clover, and have
nothing to fear from either candidates
or campaign managers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

cause. of greater Inconvenience through
the foulng OF the walks. The placing. of
sods protected by wire guards would OBJ
viate this difficulty. Unfortunately. no
attention is paid. as rule. to sidewalks
which are strewn with dirt and gravel
after a rain. for in almost all instances
this occurs in froat Of unimproved prop
critics the owners OF which are not at
hand to remove the washings. In some
respects this difficulty is analogous to
that experienced in the case Of snow and
ice in winter. the chief trouble being
caused by inattention to the sidewalks
in front OF vacant property. Under the
decisions of the court no compulsion can
be put upon the property owner to re-
move snow or ice. but there Is no such
legal protection for the owner Of property
from which dirt is washed by storms.
The Commissioners can surely find a
method OF requiring the cleaning Of such
walks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Mr., Taft and the Stump.

/ The announcement that Mr.. Taft will
not take the stump for reelection as he
did for denomination has occasioned a re-
newal of expressions of regret at his
course in replying in person to the as
saults of Mr.. Roosevelt.
| 1t was an unpleasant duty. and prob
ably undertaken with reluctance. But a
duty it was A condition. not theory,
confronted Mr.. Taft No man in his
high place had ever before been attacked
as he was being attacked by man v no
had himself occupied the White House.
BY reason Of the great honors he had en-
joyed. Mr.. Roosevelt was an unusual an
| tagonist, and Mr.. Taft decided upon an
| unusual course In meeting him.
There was some wonder at the time
that Mr.. Taft had no assistance. No con-
spicuous orator in his party took the
| stump for him. In Illinois, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New
Jersey he presented his own case. and
stood almost alone.
Then. however. the fight bore the as
pect somewhat of duel between Mr..
Taft and Mr.. Roosevelt. and others stood
at attention and looked on.
The situation is different now. AS the
republican candidate, regularly nominal
ed, Mr.. Taft can afford to leave his case
In the hands Of his party friends. They
may be expected to champion his case
in all their deliverances. and combat
whatever is urged against him and his
administration either by Roosevelt sup
porters or Wilson supporters. Mr.. Taft
stands for his party, and his party must
stand for him.
Mr.. Roosevelt is to resume stumping.
and, of course, will renew his attacks on
Mr.. Taft. But his only new material will
relate to the Chicago convention, and the
defense of the convention very properly
belongs to those who shaped the proceed
ings there. The men who met and foiled
| the fake contests from the south, who de-
| feated the roughhouse tactics of Boss
Finn. and. under the calm guidance OF
Mr.. Root, nominated a ticket and adopted
a platform, are competent to meet all
criticism of the course they pursued.
whether advanced by Mr.. Roosevelt and
his friends or by Mr.. Wilson and his
| friends.
| Mr.. Taft, in the light Of these things.
can afford to leave the stump now to
others, and is well advised in the decision
he has made. Among his supporters are
| men Of the highest political credit and
| OF the first order Of stumping talent. and
| when they open cry for him and his
| party, as they will shortly DO, the re-
publican case should enjoy an infusion OF
| ginger it has hitherto appeared to lack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Bosses This Year.

A supporter OF Mr.. Wilson thinks that
the Wilson plan OF campaign eliminates
the Taggarts. the Sullivans and the
other Warehouses; whose able strivings
have for SO long kept a democratic
President ont OF the White House.
Why not be frank? The Taggapts. the
sullivans and the other whecihorses
have never been more active In q presi-
dei,tiai year than they will be this year.
All are pledged TO Mr.. Wilson. All have
machines, and the machines are in good
working order.
Take the case Of Mr.. Taggart. He has
JUST tested democratic sentiment at home.
and found II loyal to him. Hts party
Friends would not hear to his retirement
from the national committee, and forced
him to withdraw his resignation. Know
ing the value OF his machine. they In
sisted that he operate it; and II Indiana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Mr.. Berger on the Situation.

Mr.. Berger enjoyed himself in the
House yesterday at the expense of re-
publcans. democrats and RoOSeveltians
though he probably made no votes in
that body for the socialists. He had a
good topic, and treated it in clever fash
ion. Everybody was at least entertained
II the republican party is rotten, as
the democrats declare. and the democratic
rarty is rotten, as the republicans de-
clare. and the hope of the country lies
in the men who are rallying around Theo-
dore Roosevelt, then are we as a people
in bad way indeed. Not even the So
cialists can save us. We are doomed for
early smash.
But is such the situation? Is the re-
publican party in the power Of the 'in-
terests'? Is the charge more than a
campaign extravaganza? A young lawyer
was once advised by an old lawyer, that
when the law and the evidence were
against him, to abuse the other side.
Politicians sometimes guide by the same
advice. When seeking power they rely
a good deal upon abuse.
Neither may we believe that the demo-
cratic party is a creature Of the Inter
ests." That some of its leaders are con-
nected with the interests is true, but
that the organization as such is a mask
for predatory wealth is campaign nom
sense.
As for the Rooseveltians, they expose
their own extravagances. II bossism is
the trouble with US, the remedy should
not be left to William Finn of Pitts
burgh. If trusts are throttling US, the
relief corps should not be put under the
direction of George W. Perkins of Wall
street. And il the desire is for con-
tinuation of a republican form of gov
eminent. we cannot afford to confess that
there is but one man In the country now
fitted for leadership.
1t takes an outsider. so to say. like
Mr.. Berger. to show US all up. We are
all the victims of too much of our own
tongues and pens. In the heat of contro-
versy they run away with us. In strug-
giles for political control W. abuse one
another without stint. and often far be-
yond authority. But when the full argu-
ment is presented to us we draw back
from il.
AS. for instance, when foreign opinion
pronounced failure. we resent it. When
idealism and character are denied us, and
we are set down as a nation of vulgar
money-grubbers led by INSCRIPTIONS
captains of industry. with no soul above
4 dollar and splurge, we denounce the
appraisement as a SANDER.
And yet we ourselves are the authors
of that appraisement. The worst enemy
America has anywhere can quote Amer
lean chapter and verse for the worst
things he has to say about the country
and it's career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Dirt on the Sidewalks.

1t is to be hoped that some method
will be discovered to insure that the side
walks OF Washington will be kept clear
Of dirt and gravel after heavy rains
such as those that have lately fallen here
The Commissioners. 1t is reported. are
receiving numerous suggestions on this
score, indicating that this nuisance Is
widespread in Washington. Indeed, In
some cases the washing Of dirt from UNI
paved and unsodded spaces caused seri-
Gus trouble last Sunday night. In few
instances these washings came from I'M
paved streets, and virtually all OF the
trouble occasioned by the the failure of
the sewers to carry of the water was
due to this cause. One case serves as
an example to illustrate the danger from
this source. A motor car containing a
man, his wife and children was stuck
in mud and water under the bridge which
carries the Baltimore and Ohio tracks
over Rhode Island avenue extended.
standing there all night, it's occupants
fearing to get out owing to the depth
Of the mud below the water and unable
to summon help. This was the result of
the lack Of paving on the west side Of
this subway. and OF insufficient drain
lance on the east side. from which the
dirt-laden waters rushed down the gut
tiers without interception
Within the paved parts Of the city there
yet remain numbers OF vacant lots from
which sand and gravel wash to the side
walks during heavy rains Unquestion-
ably the responsibility for such conditions
| rests upon the owners Of these properties
In some cases the washings are from
pathways where the sod has been worn
away. and the rain is thus given chance
| to scour the soil. The maintenance Of
these pathways Is matter of some
public convenience, but ultimately a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Parks for Park Purposes.
From the Boston Herald.

Every one concerned for Boston pleas
ire grounds ought to feel his blood stir
in sympathy with the few determined
women that are fighting the public's fight
at their own charges in trying to keep
the Back bay fens an open park instead
Of a choked campus for municipal build
ing. When the building OF Bunker Hill
Monument slowed and stopped. it was a
few determined women that turned re-
proach into graduation. When the Old
South Meeting House was threatened and
actually doomed, 1t was few determined
women that saved it as a memorial in
perpetuity. These women Of the Fenway
have honorable preceGents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Perpetual Inspiration.

Oh. scribe with the cynical zen,
Purveyor Of humorous chatter,
Let us pause and reflect now and then
On a perfectly serious matter.
The man whom you love to deride--
How much to him are you beholden.
viii you slaughter the goose in your
pride
Who is laying the eggs that are golden
Whatever he says in a speech
Or does for his own relaxation
Is a topic placed promptly in reach
OF the wits and the wags of the nation.
He adds to our innocent bliss.
And yet We ungratefLlly flout him.
The thing to be answered is this:
How could you do business without him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
A National Comedy.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

The decision of the colonels man.
ayers that he must not enter upon a
speaking tour now. and his assent there
to. Is the first recorded instance of his &C.
cepting orders from any one. least Of al,
obeying them. The coloneis managers
are engaged in a series of tricky political
manipulations in various states. trying to
control political machines against which
the colonel is in open warfare, and his
presence now would embarrass them. 1t
will gradually dawn upon the colonel
that, while he has his personal ambitions
to subserve. his trusted leutenants are
involved in some personal engagements
Of their own. The upshot of the comedy
may. perhaps. be a trumpet blast from
Oyster Bay denouncing Finn and others
as vile ingrates'' or selfish BOSSES" fol-
lowed by fresh call to 1.-The peepul' to
save them from themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
The Game of Trickery.
rom the Philadelphia Press

Only political tricksters could have pro-
posed that one list of candidates for
electors should be printed on the ballot
in this state under separate headings OF
Taft and Roosevelt. If 1t We're permit
ted by the law-which 1t Is MOTT would
be nothing more than an attempt to be-
fool and cheat the voter. No one of hon.
est purpose wants it. No matter what
may be said or attempted. no one can get
away from the fact that there is only
one republican party and only one repLb-
Ilican candidate for President. Theodore
Roosevelt no longer claims to be MEM
Der Of the party, which he is denouncfng
and fighting and seeking to defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Entered a. second-class Elail matter ct the post
since at Washington, d. @.

EIn order TO avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR should
rot BE- addressed to any individual connected
with the Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
'he Editorial Business Department. according
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

II Lord Mersey is, as reported, friend
and protege of the Ismays. he displayed
less sensitiveness than Justice Keogh,
who hesitated to go on with the Thaw
case when reminded that he had once
given legal advice to a friend OF the
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Crime in New York.
From the Pittsburgh Gazette.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette.
Apparently age cannot wither or GUS
tom stale the infinite variety of crime
that exists and manifests itself in a
great city. sometimes regardless OF the
police power and sometimes under its
protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Figures quoted in connection with Par
ker's campaign suggest that the Judge did
not contribute anything like the amount
Of labor that would correspond to the
capital involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

The smoothness and quietude with
with which Gov. Wilson's campaign or
ganization starts must command the al
miration of the designers of the old
fashioned steam roller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

The punning possibilities OF the Dull
moose party having been exhausted. Col.
Roosevelt should hasten to coin another
of the phrases which do SO much Tor the
cause Of publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Professional Pride.

| whats the trouble with the campaign
| glee club?'
"Disbanded. Our best tenor got jealous
because he thought the candidate was
getting more attention than he was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

II Mascagni would write an opera for
cavalieri. to be produced by Oscar Ham,
rnerstein, the hostilities would be inter
esting whether the work proved SO or
not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Another venture into politics by Mr..
Lonmer should have a chance Of success.
He has learned a large number of things
that 1t is necessary to avoid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
A Good Proclamation.

From the St Louis Republic.
Considering his great proficiency. why
does not Gen. Orozco confine himself to
issuing proclamations and give up fight
ing altogether?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Tendencies to make the presidential
campaign fitting successor to the Cook
Peary alteration have subsidized to a
hopeful degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
A Difficulty.

Have YOU selected your party en-
blem?"
NO." replied the amateur suffragette.
There are only few animals that can
be used for hat trimming, and they go
out of style so rapidly!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Hetty Green suffers the penalty of ex-
traordinary wealth. She liz not even per-
mitted to join q church without arousing
general interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Portugal Is fortunate in the fact that
Spains recent history has been more
conspicuous for letting go OF territory
rather than for annexing It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Mr.. Bryan said there would be great
deal of interest to tell after the Baltimore
| convention. But that's another chautau-
qua lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Editors Watterson. Harvey and Bryan
agree that a man may be a desirable
democrat even though he is not popu-
larry addressed as Colonel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Appreciative Patient.

''Your doctor always starts out by put
ting you on a simple diet
Eyes, and It's considerate of him. In
that way / may be able to pay his BILL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
No Ofense.

Your wife referred to you as it. did
she not?" asked the lawyer.
Yes. But I don't believe she meant
anything unkind by that. She frequently
referred to her pet dog in the same way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19
Official Tenure.

How thoughtlessly do our affections roam!
A term or two is gone.
And when a man begins to feel at home
We tell him to move on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

Kansas republicans propose to see to it
that Mr. Roosevelt does not throw his
hat into the circle on their presidential
ballot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

1t would hardly be legitimate warfare
for Italy to attempt to terrortze Turkey
by turning the Camorrists loose in Con-
stantinople.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-19

"When a man says that he hasn't an
unkind thought for anybody it is not
so much sign Of good disposition as
an indication that things are going his
way.