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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
ELECTRIC LIGHTS TOO HIGH.

THERE Is no doubt about the price
paid by Salem folks for water be-
ing too much. When II costs a
family as much for water as 1t does
for bread, there is something wrong
somewhere, and the fault does not lie
with the bread either. But, while the
water rates are high, they are modest
compared to the charge for electric
lights. There is no place in the Unit
ed States where electric lights should
be so cheap as In the Willamette val
ley towns. There Is no place in the
world where there Is such an abund-
ance Of cheap water power as here.
Every few miles coming down from
the mountains Is fine stream, cap
able Of furnishing immense power, and
this power is cheaply converted into
electricity, and cheaplv delivered at
great distances. Salem's lights are
generated by water power, by water
power that few years ago belonged TO
the state, This power has been per-
mitted to pass from It's ownership to
that Of the p, r., L, & p, Co., which is
now charging the people for the pro-
duct Of that power The Capital Jour.
nal, during the recent session Of the
legislature, repeatedly pointed out the
states criminal carelessness In per-
mitting any Of It's water powers to
pass out Of It's control, and here is a
very strong argument In favor Of The
Journals contention. II the water
power is owned by the state, and
leased to users, the prices OF lis pro-
duct can be controlled, but once let
the ownership pass from Il, and the
new owners have the people at their
mercy.
More than this, In case Salem or any
other communities should desire TO
own and operate It's own lighting
plant there will soon be no available
power, the corporations gobbllng all Of
them, swapping their fingers, and sim.
ply asking you; what are you going
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
WE SURELY WANT YOU.

CALEM'S celebration Saturday is to
y be the finest ever held in the
city, and the occasion is we'll
worth It, 1t speaks well for the future
of the valley that Salem is not to cele-
brate alone, but that her good fortune
is to be welcomed by her neighborlng
cities and communities, who will unite
with her in her rejoicing. 1t shows
the passing Of the little iealousies of
the old days, the awakening to the
fact that our neighbors' misfortunes,
or i'll luck, are not to be gloated over,
but to be commisserated and that
whatever benefits one member Of the
big valley community benefits all,
though not perhaps in an equal degree.
1t is for this reason, this passing Of
the old-time jealousies and chickering's
that Salem feels especially honored,
and profoundly gratified, that Albany,
Corvallis, Dallas, Silverton, Falls City,
Stayton, all her surrounding neigh
bors, are coming with bands and ban
ners, to rejoice with us in celebrating
the completion OF another railroad,
bringing us all in closer and more
friendly relations with each other.
Nor Is It the towns alone who re-
joice with us, for the farmers from all
sections Of the valley will be here to
take part In the celebration. It means
80 much to the whole valley that it
is not entirely q Salem celebration,
rather a celebration by the valley, but
held in Salem.
Arrangements are being completed
for the parade, and an interesting pro-
gram is prepared. Salem will try to
make everybody feel the heartiness Of
her welcome, though in this she will
probably fail, for only II our visitors
are as glad to come as we are to have
them can they realize how much pleas
nre their presence will give us.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

to do about it?" In the meanwhile, it
Is undeniable that the price for lights
is far too high and some steps should
be taken to reduce 1t. The average
family in Salem pays $24 year for
water-and 1t pays about the same
price for lights. The Journal has no
means OF knowing what the tax on the
city is for lights, but it believes that
1t is not less than 100000 a year, and
1t may be much more than that. How
ever the aggregate sum tells nothing,
but the monthly charges amounting to
an average Of 50, or $24 a year is too
great tax. The water and light bills
of the average family come mighty
close to $50 a year, a heavy tax to
be carried by the wage earnesr.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

CBy Luther j. Chaplin, Government Ag-
ricultural Agent, Salem, Ore.

(By Luther J. Chaplin, Government Ag-
ricultural Agent, Salem, Ore.
Realizing the Importance Of clover
in the Willamette valley, both as a
money-maker and as a soil improver,
1t is my purpose to give this crop
special attention. The advantages of
clover growing, however, are gener-
ally understood, so 1t is only neces-
sary to demonstrate that clover can
be grown in certain localities. While
there may be small areas in this sec
tion in which natural soil conditions
prevent the successful growing of
clover, believe proper cultural meth
DDS will insure good success. The fol
lowing general cultural methods
should be observed.
Directions Given.
Frst-The soil should be properly
drained A soil that is waterlogged
is not a suitable home for clover.
Second-The soil should be well
manured This is important to i'm
prove the physical condition Of the
soil and to insure good bacterial ac-
tlon.
Third-The soil should be plowed at
least eight inches deep, 10 or 70 would
be better, providing the land has ever
before been plowed deep.
Not more than two inches of fresh
subsoil should be turned up at one
time
Fourth-The soil should be lined
Nearly II not quite all Of the soil in
this valley is more or less acid. This
is especially true OF the hill lands
tons OF crushed lime stone per acre
should be spread broadcast and har-
rowed into the surface soil after 1t is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
HOBBIES WILL BE
TIGHTER THAN EVER

New York, March 13.-There will be
room enough to sit down, but hobbies
will be tighter than ever, is the decree
from Paris brought to New York to-
day by c. G. Kurtzmapn, who arrived
on the North German Lloyd steamer
Kaiser wilhelm II, after securing an
agreement with Paris modistes to de-
liver their creations direct to New
York importers.
"The latest from Paris creators Of
gowns he said, will carry hobble to
extreme, for dresses will be much
tighter at the ankles. They will be
loose at the knees and hips, however.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

plowed AS little as one-half ton per
acre of hydrated lime has proven ben
eficial.
Fifth-The soil should be inocculat-
ed with clover bacteria. From 200 to
400 pounds per acre of soil taken from
an old clover field should be spread
over the field and narrowed in at the
time of seeding, This soil should be
taken from the surface foot after re-
moving the first two inches.
Sixth-Drill seed in if possible.
This will insure an even covering of
all the seed at the proper depth.
Half an inch is sufficient, and in no
case should it be covered more than
one and one-half inch.
Seventh-Roll the land well after
seeding with a corrugated roller, II
such roller is available. If smooth
roller is used, a light harrow with the
teeth slanted back should follow.
Time Of Seeding.
On land where clover has not been
grown it may be necessary to seed the
clover alone, that is, without a nurse
crop. In such cases the land should
be prepared as early in the spring as
possible and worked occasionally with
a springtooth harrow or a spiketooth
harrow until May or June, when the
clover should BE seeded. The occa-
sional working before seeding will de-
stroy weeds and help to hold the moist
ure. A firm seed bed will also be in
sured.
Glover may also be seeded in fall
sown grain. Good stands are fire.
quently secured by seeding broadcast
in February on the surface of the
ground, but it is safer to follow the
seeding with a harrow or a roller,
This insures a better covering and
will usually be a benefit to the grain.
The middle of March or the first Of
April is early enough for this seeding.
The ground is warmer at that time of
year and the seed being covered will
germinate at once.
Glover may also be seeded with
spring grain at the time Of seeding
the grain. It may be seeded ahead Of
the drill in which case the drill will
cover the Seed or it may be sown af-
ter the drill and covered with har-
row. In either case the ground should
be rolled, as this will bring the soil
particles and the seed into close con-
tact, insuring quicker and better ger
mination, and a better bed for the tiny
rootlets, If the ground is spring
plowed It should be both narrowed and
rolled after the grain is drilled.
The writer will be glad to visit any
farmer in Marion or Polk counties and
examine the soil and give advice on
the ground as to the best methods Of
starting a field of clover. Any other
assistance along agricultural lines will
also be gladly given, either by corre-
spondence or by a personal visit,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
YOU CAN CURE THAT BACKACHE,

YOU CAN CURE THAT BACKACHE,
Pain along the back, headache and
general languor. Get a package OF
Mother Gray's AR0MATIC.LEAF, the
pleasant root and herb cure for all
kidney, Bladder and Urinary troubles
When you feel all run down, tired,
weak and without energy use this re.
narkable combination Of natures
herbs and roots. As a tonic laxative II
has no equal. Mother Gray's Aromatic
Leaf is sold by Druggists or sent by
nail for 80 cents. Sample sent FREE.
Address, The Mother Gray Co., Leroy,
New York
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
SALEM DRUGGIST
DESERVES PRAISE

]. c. Perry, druggist deserves praise
from Salem people for introducing
here the simple buckthorn and glyc-
crime mixture, known as Adler-i-ka,
This simple German remedy first be-
came famous by curing appendicitis
and It has now been discovered that A
SINGLE DOSE relieves sour stomach,
gas on the stomach and constipation
INSTANTLY. It's quick action is a
big surprise to people.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

The new style is known as Radio
Empire
The new balloon-effect gown, while
compelling women to hop or slide, will
permit them to sit down comfortably,
and without anything breaking. Bare
ly enough room is left at the hem of
the gown to permit toddling.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
Athletes Meet Tonight.

Seattle, Wash, March 13.-Athletes
of the Seattle Athletic club, the Uni
versity of Washington and the Nation
al Guard will compete in the first an
nual indoor triangle meet at the ar
mory tomorrow night, each Of the
three teams having 30 men entered,
Several of the varsity stars will not
be entered, as Coach Hall does not
want them to run on a canvass floor.
George Philbrook, former Notre Dame
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
Mnraunrd Signs UP.
IuNlrrp rRrss LEASED wrnr.l

TVNITTU TNT0W TT1NNTH NTNTIT
San Francisco, March l2.-Reports
were current here this afternoon that
Rube MarQuard, New York Giant
pitcher, had signed with McGraw for
this season.
MarQuard is to be married late
today TO Blossom Sceley, his vaude-
vile partner At o'clock MarQuard
said he had not yet signed up with
McGraw but expected to do so very
soon, He would so into no further
details.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
X X X r r. X + X X X X X \
THE ROUNDUP X

The Corvallis cigar factory owned
by Silsbe and Campbell, burned early
Sunday morning loss about $1,000.
Both owners sleep in the building and
both were compelled to jump from an
upper window to escape.
-
The bridge across the Willamette at
Newberg will be built, the county
court being sustained by a decision Of
Judge Kelly.
Negotiations are under way for the
purchase Of the c. X. Henry building
in Portland 1t is believed the s. P.
wants the property, the price of which
is $4jO,OO0.
Portland is hustling to raise $780,
600 for the rose carnival.
II. B. Boyer, for many years a resi-
dent of Brownsville, died at Prime
willie Monday. The body was brought
to Portland and buried there today.
Two bad gunner had a mix-up at
Nyssa last week. That they were bad
gunner is evidenced by the fact that
a dozen shots were exchanged only
one of which took effect, and that
probably by accident, hitting one Of
them in the toe
Charles p. Stone, one of the best
known newspaper telegraph operators
on the coast, died at Portland Mond-
day night.
Ashland has an irrigation project in
which 5000 acres are involved.
Albany is already getting busy for
the Industrial fair which will be held
there September 24-25.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
A Cure For Eczema

Eczema In any form, whether ayute
or chronic, is easily and rapidly over
come by the use of Meritol Eczema
remedy. Gives positive relief when
all others fail, and we heartily rec
commend 1t to any sufferer. Capital
Drug Store, exclusive agents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

athlete, member of the American
Olympic team, and Con Walsh, worlds
record holder in throwing the 56-
pound weight for height, will COM
pete for the blue diamond.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
FRIEDMAN HOPES
TO FIND IMMUNITY.
Says the Serum is Entirely Harmless,
That He Tried It on Himself
Before Using on Others.
TuNIrED PRESS LEASED wIRE.l

Ottawa, Ont, March 13.-Dr. Fried
erich F, Friedman, of Berlin, dis
cussed yesterday before the Canadian
Association for the Prevention Of Tu-
berculosis his treatment for tuberculo-
sis, the manner Of its discovery, and
the precautions he took to insure its
harmlessness He says he has spent
23 years in research work to find a
tuberculin that was not toxic and viru-
lent, and, having found it, tried it first
Of all, on himself.
He discarded human tubercle baCil-
Ii, he said after many experiments,
because he feared the results were too
dangerous. The end of his research
came, he asserted, when he found a ba-
cillus which originated in a cold
blooded animal, the turtle which ba-
cillus became a-virulent and a-toxic
after frequent transportation.
Remedy Declared Harmless.
when that condition was reached, u
he said, 81 injected 1t into myself, then
into patients infected with tuberculo-
sis, then into healthy children in tu-
bercular surroundings. l have found
the remedy invariably harmlesss."
Discussing tests of his vaccine as a
preventative of tuberculosis, DR.. Fried
mann in his address to the convention
expressed the hope that this would be
found to be the great use OF his discov-
cry in the future.
II have found this remedy harmless
when | used it for patients ranging
from earliest childhood to the most
advanced age in all forms of applica-
tion-subcutaneouslT intramuscular
and intravenous-eve in big doses, !"
said DR.. Friedman, "and equally eff
clent in all forms Of tuberculosis, pull
monary, bone, joint, glandular and
skin. Aside from absolute hopeless
cases, whose fates we're already sealed,
the remedy has proved its efficiency
in most instances
Protection Is Also Needed.
ITO obtain the IDEAL to eradicate
tuberculosis as an epidemic disease, it
is necessary not only to cure the
tubercular individuals now living but
also to protect by method following
the principle Of Jenners vaccination
in guarding the future generations
from infection.
80 far ! have vaccinated $50 chill
dren varying in age from 1 year to 3
years. Most Of these children were liv-
Ing in tubercular environments and
much exposed to infection from the
source The earliest immunizations
were made II months ago, and all the
children are we'll today, and free from
all symptoms Of scrofula or tubercu-
losls.
There is a well-founded hope,
therefore, that this will prove the right
way and the one to which our future
efforts will have to be directed"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

Spring poets will soon be in bios
som.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

One way to start trouble is to try to
convince coal man Of the error Of
his weigh.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13

Charles p. Stone, one of the best
known newspaper telegraph operators
on the coast, died at Portland Mond-
day night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-13
EASTER OPENING

OF FASHIONABLE Every department throughout this big store S & E @ nt s
m@enase at small
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-24
HE WAS WHISTLER

Whistler, the artist, was once
walking through a field, when sud
denly he found that a huge bull was
making straight towards him. He
ran as he had never run before. When
he reached the other side of the fence
he saw farmer, the owner of the
field, coolly watching the proceed
ings. Mr.. Whistler was furious, and
shaking his fist at the farmer, said:
What do you mean, sir, by letting
a savage bull like that roam at large?
Do you know who am, sir? I'm
Whistler"
Are your" replied the farmer.
Then what's the good of telling met
Why didn't you tell the bul?"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-24
HELosT OUT


On the occasion of a mayoral ban
quet in a small provincial town, one
of the last guests to leave went to
the cloakroom for his coat and hat.
He. couldn't help noticing the woebe-
gone look on the attendants face.
The poor man appeared worried and
sad, and every little while he sighed
and muttered to himself.
'You seem upset" remarked the
guest, sympathetically.
81 am upset, SIR said the attend
Ant.
what is the trouble? Haven't the
guests tipped you well tonight"
: The attendant answered in an ex-
cited voice:
Its not only, sir, that they
tt77haven't tipped me, but they've taken
the half dollar that put in the tray
for decoy." -.
Old Santa Claus will have a time
getting around down in Old Mexico
| this wear
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-24
TAKEN AT HIS WORD

TAKEN AT HIS WORD
A station master in North Wales,
who is not noted for his affability,
while examining tickets, came across
a cattle dealer who held a season
ticket.
He ordered him, in a not very po-
lite manner, to produce the ticket,
adding in a severe tone:
Mind, 1 want to see it every time
you stop at this station"
: A few days later, as the early
morning mail drew up at the plat
form at a. M, a passenger accosted
the solitary porter on duty, and ask
ed him for the station master.
HE is in bed, sir" replied the
porter.
Tell him 1 want him." said the
passenger.
The porter at once declined to
carry the message, but on being told
that it was the station masters own
wish he disappeared, and returned,
followed by the station master, who
was growing at being brought out
of bed in the cold.
He was confronted by his old
friend, the cattle dealer, who handed
him his season ticket, politely asking
him to examine it, and at the same
time reminding him that he had a
few days before expressed wish to
see it every time he stopped at the
station"
-O-O y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-13
WEDDINGS
J OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 900

Mrs W A. Kreutel, Of Wichita,
Kan. formerly OF this city. was
married at Manhattan, Kan. Oct So'
TO Walter Morris, wealthy real
estate dealer of wichita
The wedding was surprise to MIS-
Kreutel's many Wichita and Mexico
friends Mrs. Kreutel has spent
The last two years in California ore''
ana south Texas while Mr.. Morris
toured Europe. visiting the more
important countries and health re-
sorts.
Mr.. Morris Is an extensive operator
IN wichita real estate. A rev
months age he purchased land eas'
81 the city and planned to build an
ideal country home, with lakea'
ro,s links, game pastures and fine
st,.ct barns. He is also the owner o.
tbe Barbecue Campbell castle at
Fiaventh street and Riverside wher'
,be bride and groom win reside
The Morris home is the hanasohes
in Wichita.
Miss jane Lindsey. daughter .
~ and Mrs. J. T. Lindsey, OF Los
1 Angeles, Calf, formerly of Bowling
Green. Mo. and well known in he1
,oo was married Oct. 22nd to L. J
Burrud, Of claremont, CALI the
} bride i. charming girl and has
! many friends in Mexico sne 10 =
.onsIn os Mrs. virginia Baker Q
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-13
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AA;n;9g %6mzem

What more can we do convince you that you positively
can find perfect health and relief from your suffering BY
using Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound All the
world knows of the wonderful cures which have been made
by Lydia F. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound yet some wo
men do not yet realize that all that is claimed for true
Ii suffering women could be made to believe that
this grand old medicine will do all that is claimed Tor It
how quickly their suffering would endl
Wehavepubished the newspapers Of the United States
more genuine testimonial leers than have ever been pub
ished in the interest Of any other medicine for women in
the world and every year publish many new testimo-
mails all genuine and true.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-13

Miss Jane Smith, formerly Of Mex
leo. has splendid position as plan
ia in Jacksonville, Ill.
Mrs. Mae Hawkins visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j NJ. Jones a.
Thompson Sunday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs X. N Brown
who reside south OF Mexico Friday
night q son.
W. W. Pollock is attending a bank
ers' meeting in St. Louis.
Mrs H. E. Tralle and daughter Miss
Mildred are visiting relatives in In
dependence and Kansas City.
DR.. G. 0. Coppaldge, Of Moberly,
member of the State Board Of
Health, was in this city Sunday and
Monday investigating the sewer con
ditions here. There has been much
complaint from farmers regarding
sewer refuse polluting the creeks.
Dr. CoppaIdge says septic tanks
are needed here badly. He will
make his report to the State Board
at once. He says they have no author
ity other than to suggest what Is
needed. City Engineer E. F. Ketter
has been to Slater looking at the
septic tanks there
Miss Mary Nichols is quite SICK
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-13

The new car for the electric line
is here. II is 90 seat, electrical
ly heated double truck car It viii ac
eommodate 40 passengers easily. Th'
car will be placed in service a
once.
The old car will be used for emer-
gencies and to handle large crowds
on holidays, The new car is a hand
some one and has been badly need
ed.
Fulton Mo, Nov. 3.
Buckner Harrison of Mexico, a stu
dent at Westminster College. has
been elected president of the Trian-
gular Debating Association, which in
cludes Westminster, Missouri Valley,
of Marshall, and Central of Fayette.
Mr.. Harrison is captain of the de-
batting teams that will represent
Westminster in the contests.
Mr.. Harrison has closed a contract
with Missouri Valley College of Mar
shall for the annual debate and prac-
tically has contract closed with
Central College, of Fayette, the othe
member Of the triangular debating as
sociation
DR.. J. G. Moore is in Chicago on
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-13
FORMAL OPENING OF HOS

~ " -
The Mexico Hospital will open the
latter part of this month. The exact
date has not been decided upon, but
IL will be close TO Thanksgiving
Much interest is being taken IN
the institution. Quite a number OF
ladies. who feel they are unable to
contribute cash toward the movement
have called on Miss Reitz, the Head
Nurse and are assisting in the sew
ing.
That the Hospital will be a popular
charity is evidenced by a tea given
Monday by little girls, all under IL
wears of age. At that time $3.50
was raised to buy a baby crib fol
the institution. The tea was given
nv little Misses Elizabeth Green,
years old; Martha, s. and Josephine
6. all children of Mr.. and Mrs. A. p
Green. Little Miss Elizabeth White
daughter of DR.. and Mrs A. G. White
poured the chocolate. Others wh'
assisted we're: Little Misses Heller
Million, daughter-of DR.. and Mrs. ]
w Million, Elizabeth Worrel, daugh
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. r d Worrell, Ro
sale Smith. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Vim Smith!