EDITORIAL PAGE
Mt. Scott Herald
Fubliohed Kwry Thursday at Lent». Oregon by
T ub M i 8<x»rr P vwubmiw C om r ahy
J HANUKK FOX, tfdllor
1. ALI.KN DVNHAR. Associai*
Entere 1 a» »econd-ela»* mail »»aller Fehrn
ary U. lwU. at the poai oÄee at la*nu. Orvgou
uudvr act of Con|NN, March $ 1*7*.
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hope that it ia true. and that
Governor Whitman will not wait
to be flooded with petitions be
fore seeing his duty in the
matter, In the meantime, no
stronger or fitter comment can
be offered than that of an honor
ed Correspondent.
"It seems to me that the mother-
hood of New York State, now
powerful with the ballot, cannot
stand for such an intolerable out-
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r&ffO Agni ns t childhood.
“It is monstrous that a child—
five years too young to vote—
should have the horror of stand-
ing up to receive a capital sen-
tence, burned into his lite. I ."’Ill
confining myself to the iniquity
of the pronouncement of the
sentence, for I cannot conceive
that it will be consummated.
"The proceedings themselves,
up to this point, constitute an
atrocity.
I have the utmost
faith that the voting women of
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New Y ork w ill ha\e the power
to prevent their going further;
and that an agitation will be
created that will w’ipe the infamy
e
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sr
of any capital punishment off
the Statute books Ot the State.
cordial tveeptioa tauidcmt him wh«n>ver
he has been. Louis Bimpaou (that's
what tliey call him down on the bay»
is an exceptionally good looking ymmg
>»<'>. • born orator ami of splendid
character. His word 1s as good as a
million—ami that’s his reputation at
Cnoa Ray.
Dr. Andervon
Anderson is “yet a-couiing",
a-couiiug” but
mi doubt he will make himself known
»« «he proper time. His
agent
h** n,,t
‘,he
• wl"’i*r in ,h» n«*k
‘»HT weather or not may be later deter-
mined and when leaat expected.
True Americanism
Of course we must not overlook our
contemporary
Our esteemed
«••»■ro.ary
of state. Beu o.-ou, iw is
Oregonian
has
seen
fit
to
The
«be exemption law to keep
exception
to
our
editorial
take
hi,n
"‘he tir»t candidate to
week
which
was
written
last
t|ial good taxpayers money over to the
with the hopes that it might
government.
And of course the rv«t of
help in some little way to urge
them
win *“him «11 brtU
‘,‘ b> »'*wg
the government to safeguard
»I.-*
the U.K.I
Red Cross ......1..
nearly all .U
of their Hilary,
the welfare of our boys over in
with just enough left to meet current
Europe better than they are be
expenses.
ing safeguarded at present.
We have heard rumor» atloat that the
Governor will issue his famous proc-
There are almost 200 homes in
*'“>"> »»* "*«»
‘»ay-
Lents who are vitally interested
He h“‘*,n
u,,t **,
in this question, and undoubted
W!U willing to give his opponents a good
ly before the war is very much
so that in case be stiould win, it
older there will be others.
will lie a greater credit to himself,
Tb«1 only candidate to make his an-
Times of great national stress
n“uu‘’»,“«,u« i“«' Justice of tiie Supreme
are times for clear, logical, force
Court is Percy R. Kelly of Albany. This
bervJor,. Uli.
ful thinking, and it is to be
greatly regretted that the Ore
office was considervd one of the choice
plums to be gathered in.
gonian would stoop to the hum
C. N. McArthur and A. \V. Lafferty
John Barleycorn Rules.
iliating practice of branding
If it were not such a serious are the only on«*» so far who have made
everything "made in Germany”
tnetr announcement for Cmigrem from
that does not meet with their matter, the Food Administra this district, and there are no indica
approval. Such wanton appeals tion’s efforts to save grain which tion.* that anyone else will enter th>
to prejudice and hatred are the the brewers and distillers are congressional race so far as we •rs I
universal tools of mob rule, now using would be almost aware.
The candidate* for the various de-
lynching parties and Bolskevik- laughable. The facts as to the partmenU
of the Circuit Court are now
ism in general, they are un enormous quantity of not only t>eginiimg to assume pronoiluced rveog-
worthy of so great a paper as grain, but also sugar, fuel and I nition. Judgv Stapleton has two oppo-
freight cars used for the manu . uents at this writing, Mr. (»wen« an at-
the Oregonian.
The Oregonian does the moth facture of alcoholic liquors are tomey in the Pittock block and Arthur
I. Moulton, who at a recent election I
erhood of America a great wrong indisputable, and immediate war was
a candidate for Congress. Judge I
when it hints that she would re prohibition would solve the food Gantenbein baa not |>oeitively decided
frain from sending her sons to problem almost instantly, yet the whether he would or would not run.
battle on account of conditions Food Administration continue to He is still flirting with the government
not being what she would de cut off the tail of the dog an and hoping to receive at moot any time
that commission that tie no highly
sire. American mothers are not inch at a time instead of cutting prize».
Judge Morrow is also one of
that kind; they will never hes it off behind the head, which is th'iee who is on the waiting list. Judge
itate, nor will they stop short of manifestly the proper place. Dayton baa hi* eye on hi* department
any effort necessary’ to improve They have limited the trade to ami the J udge ha* made many friend*
those conditions after the boys two-thirds of their usual output, vine» he has held down the I 'i-tri. t
in fact be is considered one of
have gone. It was in response and are now announcing that all Court;
the brightest young men on the bench.
to the appeal of motherhood that the barley is needed and they A. W. Orton is another “old veteran IW
our editorial was written. While must have a substitute—prob and a candidate for Circuit Judge. lie
For months the is not satisfied with hohiing down two
no true American mother will ably com.
hesitate at the amount of the government has been recom offices “all at once” but is looking for
that is more renumerative, es
sacrifice required of her. daily, mending barley flour as a sub another
pecially these hard and StrenuoQ» times
whatever that sacrifice may be, stitute, but it promptly went Judge W. W McCredie, of tame ball
no nation has any right to risk out of sight and could not be fame, has aspiration» for the bench and
the destruction or ruination of bought, com will now undoubt is yearning for the good old times when
its sons by any agencies from edly follow suit and com be was “doing judging” in Vancouver
There are several others of more or lew
which it has the ptwer to guard meal is liable to become a luxury. prominence and reputation who are con
him. Pro-German ism will re What a travesty on our boasted templating to sacrifice tbemseivea at the
joice in the fostering of vice liberty when the Food Dictators altar of justice. Of these more anon.
among our boys in the trenches, even, are 30 afraid of thecurrupt Sheriff Hurlbert whose only opponent
while true patriotism is now de influences of the liquor traffic, at present is John C. Cook ot Tremont,
who is showing surprising political
manding with insistent voice and their lobby is so active in strength, will run again to succeed him- I
that our army across the water be Washington that they alone are self; so will County Clerk Beveridge
as well protected from drink and thus immune!
Constable Peterson and County Audi
tor Martin.
immorality on European soil as
W. W. Hall, real estate man ami !
upon our own.
Political News Letter
formerly county clerk of Manon county !
The country is demanding two
will enter the race for county clerk '
steps, immediate war prohibition
by F. J. Kupfer
against Beveridge.
in the United States for the sav
For County Commissioner then- are
is not the enthusiasm di*playe<l
ing of food, fuel and freight cars, in There
quite a number who have made their
the senatorial race as in previous
and prohibition for our army campaign- and whether it’s owing to the announcement. The present Commis
wherever it may be stationed. apathy of the people or those “waiting sioners Holbrook and Holman will run
again to succeed tliemselves. Will H. I
Whenever the United States -pell»” which usually overcome candi Daly, former City Commissioner, Ralph ■
goes dry we can demand a like date it’s hard to fathom. Those who are Hoyt, A. A. Bailey, Lon Carpenter and j
in the field at the present time are wait
step from our Allies.
ing for other* who are in “the make-up” George B. Thomas have also consented I
Any
public official
new 3-
i puuni
uimidi or great news-
tnakp up lb^ir announcement*, to make the race.
paper which fails to recognize “Bob” Stantield is louring in Eastern Sam Martin, County Auditor has
made hi» announcement to succeed him- ,
" ’ > “vox populi
DODuli ” either cannot Oregon according to last rejiort. No self
this
and E. H. Collis an expert account- I
predication* according to indications a*
hear or is unwilling to listen.
ant us the only opponent for the office J
Civilize New York.
The following editorial publish
ed in The Public, New York,
shows plainly the need of that
great centre for a little more
Western Civilization. No longer
can it-be said with much truth
‘‘the wild and woolly west”
rather it is the “eastern barbar
ians ” Let us hope the east will
- wn wake up! The Public says,
’ ‘The veneer of civilization is
none too thick in a common
wealth where a judge is required
by law to sentence a sixteen-
year-old boy to death.
New
York must endure the disgrace
of such an occurrence, but the
same thing could have occurred
in any other State not sufficient
ly advanced to abolish capital
punishment. The victim in this
case is Paul Chapman, sentenced
by Justice Kapper of New York
City. It may be said that no
governor will permit such a sen
tence to be carried out. Let us
he sees it, that he will carry Eastern
Oregon. -Mr. Huston ha* recently l«-n
to the «outliern part of the »tale and
ha* also been favorably received. So far
there ha* lieen no effort on the part of
Mr. McNary’» friends to .«tart bis cam
paign.
A» far a» we can learn hi»
“board of adviser»” ha« not a* yet
been conaumated.BMr. McMantera of
Douglas County is Mill undecided a» to
making the race, but will give his
friends a decided answer witbin the
week.
A» to the democratic candidate» for
United State» Senators neither Sam
White nor Judge King have taken any
active part so far. Judge King is ex
pected to arrive from Washington dur
ing the following week, when he prob
ably will open up his campaign.
Several of the candidates running for
Governor have already made tours
throughout the state, shaking hands
with their constituents. Everyone ha»
the highest hopes of landing the per
simmons and at the present time the fav
orite is still to be mentioned. In fact it
is going to be a free for all race. Gue
Moser is doing considerable preliminary
country work before making the cam
paign in the city. Louis J. Simpson
“the Coos Bay Favorite” and a friend
to everybody is making a whirl-wind
Lents Business College
‘*,l'l'akn> and is highly elated at the
of County Auditor so far.
Dr. Earl Smith is the only candidate j
for Coroner a« yet. Dr. Smith was ap- 1
dointed by the County Commissioners to ,
complete the term for which
Dr.
Damrnasch was elected.
FORMAL OPENING APR. 1
Night school pilpils now enrolling Monday, Wednesday and
Friday Nights, Grange Hall.
Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Penmanship, Spell
ing, Rapid Calculation, Office Appliances. Rates ol tuition much
lower than usual rates. Patronize home institutions and we can
all grow together. For further information Phone Main 5816 or
Mar. 2193. Remember this is going to be a local institution
and you will help to build it up by patronizing it. Don't wait
but all boost, Heave together.
Remember the nights—Monday, Wednesday and Friday
7 to 9 P. M. We want you for a position. Uncle Sam wants
Thousands, Business men want many thousands.
Does this
mean an opportunity for you? GRASP IT.
PORTLAND NORMAL AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
2nd Floor Dckum Bldg., 3rd and Wash.
What The War - Savings
Stamps Will Buy For
Our Soldiers
A sirigle THRIFT STAMP will buy a tent pole or five tent
pins, a waist belt or hat cord, shoe laces or identification tags; two
will buy one trench tool or a pair of woolen gloves. Four Thrift
Stamps will buy two pairs of canvas leggins, six will buy five pairs
of woolen socks or three suits of summer underwear; twelve will
buy a steel helmet.
One WAR-SAVING STAMP will buy one hundred cartridges
or a cartridge belt or a scabbard or a bayonet, two will purchase
two pairs oGwoolen breeehes or two flannel shirts, two and a half
will buy a gas mask. Three War Savings Stamps will buy an over
coat or two woolen service coats, three and a half will buy three
pairs of woolen blankets; four will buy a rifle.
Multnomah State Bank
Lents, Station
«
AT LAST ! ! ! !
An automobile cleanser and polisher that:
(’leans without water and without scratching
Preserves varnish and leather
Restores the original lustre and finish
Shines the car like new and in ten or fifteen minutes
Requires no hard rubbing
ITS NAME?
.
AUTO MIST
Indispensable also in homes, churches, offices, banks
and all public places. Simply great for hard
wood floors and furniture
SPECIAL CLUBBING OLLER
For a limited time we ire in a position
to offer The Evening Telegram with our
paper for one year each for only $5.50.
The price of the Evening Telegram is $5,
ours i» »1.50 Total 10 50, now for $5.50.
The well known writer David Hazen
will »oon commence hi» exclusive war
etoriew to The Telegram. He will spec
ialize on stories of the troo[>» from the
Northwest and undoubtedly local boy»
will appear from time to time. The
present 1» therefore an op|>ortune time
to accept thia special clubbing offer.
Free Demonstration on Your Own Car. Gall and Ask Us
For Sale by
/
Headquarters for Pishing Tickle
Seneca Camera«, and Thermo« Hottie*,
(ret prepared for your Sunday outing.
Trout «ea«on opens April 1st. Hun tine
and dishing license» tor »ale by the Lents
Pharmacy, the San-Tox Store.
Just the right weather for the war
garden. The too ambitious gardener
cannot work in wet »oil.
LENT GARAGE
AXEL KILDAHL,
Tabor 3429 D 61
Prop.
8919 Foster Road