T1LLAM0
00 MANY CHURCES
called for the observations of the lay
critic, was chiefly that there was
needless duplication of religious en
deavor by a dozen churches occupy
ing a field where there was room for
fewer. How did that come about? It
arose mainly from the belief that
creed was all important and must find
expression the form of substantial
works. But now it seems less impor
tant to both laity and clergy. Some
churches languish and all are hurt by
duplication and competition.
The problem may be, in part at
least, solved when churches are not
located, in town or country, by guess
work or by a preacher-solicitor anx
ious about his job, but only after an
actual determiniation by competent
authority of its need. The authority
might well be furnished by an inter
denominational organization, which
would decline to give its sanction to.
construction or maintenance
of a
church in a community otherwise ad
equately provided. It is not an im
practical suggestion; it could be made
entirely practicable if such a solution
were to be approached in the spirit
which led to the informative survey
made by the combined denominations
in Lane County.
CLASS ONE LISTINGS
ONLY TEMPORARY
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District Board Will Make Final Dis
position of All Classifications.
age who has taken out his first
pers declaring his intention to be
come a citizen of the United States,
regonian Intelligently Diecu»»
is subject to draft. It makes no dif
Duplication and Waste in
ference how long or how short a time
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Church Work.
he may have taken out his first
Registrants of Multnomah County ago
papers.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
and, presumably, many in outside
tier to our lively contemporary
counties, who have based their sole
CEMENT. LIME, PLASTER, LATH AND
rvallis Gazette-Times, on the
claim of deterred classification on in Rare Field Seeds to Be Distributed
r"nt.
—
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h
Problem
in
War
Time"
con-
dustrial
or
agricultural
grounds,
are
"<i bri*
BRICK; DOMESTIC STEAM AND
t’he following paragraph;
much perturbed on receiving notifica
Representative W. C. Hawley has
tion from their division exemption just been advised by the Department
en 1 last counted we had twelve
SMITHING COAL.
"j0“» to th,
board that they have been assigned to of Agriculture that there have been
es in Corvallis. If the average
Warehouse and Office Cor. Front and 3rd Ave. Went. Tillamook Or
1 the establishments is $3000,
division A of class I. Several who allotted to him for distribution in his
n ',r kee’"nI
have failed to note that this classifi district a limited number of packages
mual
charge
for
church
opera-
'Y »’HI m
$30,000. Now $10,000 would run
cation is but temporary have become of new and rare field seeds. Those
loss' »lit,
class church plant, gymnasium,
particularly excited over the discov available for testing this year are
ery that they are in class one.
Kansas alfalfa, Kaiser field peas,
r baths, rest rooms for men and
and all that, a real honest-to-
I llis is no occasion for perturbation Bangalia field peas and white sweet
ess seven d >y church, and there
over this temporary classification, clover. Each package contains enough
11 'TED To
be $•■<>,000 for real Christian
once the registrant acquaints himself seed for making a careful test ami I
DER.
with the procedure which must be fol cultural directions accompany the
lowed by his division exemption seed. The department would prefer
1 financial calculation might be a
board. This explanation by one of the that a farmer experiment with but
awary—we think it is; but the
chairman should allay all undue alarm one kind of seed at a time, as the
stion that there should be a
on the part of the man seeking defer supply is so small that the demand
unity church, suitable to the re-
STATE
red classification
on
industrial for it is never supplied and as gener
,, social and educational needs
al a distribution as is possible to se
grounds.
e smaller towns is being thought-
"Under our working rules we ex cure is desired. Mr. Hawley will glad-
discussed by clergy and laity,
emption board members have absolu ly supply a package of such seed to
,t is certain to bear fruit.
tely nothing to do with the claims for such of his constituents as may write
ere is no economic justification
elve churches in a place which
deferred classification based solely on him for it so long as the seed may be
In another editorial on the same industrial or agricultural status of the available. It is suggested that an or
dequately support, say, not more
four or five. The churches do subject, the Oregonian concludes, as registrant, except that we may make der of preference be made when writ
ing for the seed, so that if a certain
a recommendation.
so far as we know, assert that follows:
variety is no longer available another
Case Goes to District Board.
L is a place for all of them. But
Doubtless some of our doubting
[ it would seem, thinks that the
“Where an unmarried man presents desirable kind may be substituted. He
! Vh
En other ought to give way. The friends will be interested in the testi only a claim that he is a skilled work expects his quota to be exhausted by
I has long since passed, however, mony of a preacher, Dr. Charles B. er in a necessary war enterprise, or is the demand before the first of Febru
r
1 any denomination has dared to Taylor, of McArthur, Ohio, who has, the directing head of a necessary ag ary.
u
jt that it is the sole voice and as he says, been "ministering for forty ricultural enterprise, in asking deferr
Ln of truth, and all or most of
10 ‘he needs of various groups ed classification his case rests in the
Keeping it Out of The Paper.
TILLAMOOK
X
s’t “ 1 L agree that the others are finding lof country churches among the hills hands of the district draft board.
of Southwestern Ohio.” Dr. Taylor
■*(
Wh
is the editor who has
‘We are bound by the rules to notify
' 1 ly to the eternal kingdom; but offers
this pointed assertion:
1 r justification for existence has
men of this status that they are tem- been importuned with tears to keep
3 I that there is a variety of re "The first thing to do is to get the porarly listed in Class I, final decision the
lie of some offender against
us needs and, therefore, there is church at large awake to the need of as to where they shall be classed be the law out of his paper? Many there
of country churches, ing entirely out of our hands. If the arc who can also remember the
■responding variety of religious | centralization
c
'Urge, 0
ds and organizations. It is not The present condition of these chur man's claims seem to justify it we threats of dire vengeance if the re
purpose to assert that a single ches is a woeful waste of the Lord’s may, in the proper space on the ques- quest to “kill" a certain story was not
and Mi
ch, or a single designated group money, the labors of his ministers and tionnair, note a recommendation that complied with. The average publish
urches, is enough, but to say that the energies of his people. It is a he be placed in class 2 or class 4. It is er does not take pleasure in pgyading
old
rule of survival of the fittest detriment to the spiritual life of the seldom, however, that we do this.
the misfortune of. some men of wom
te fiions
solve the problem if the churches country community and a hindrance
en
in the columns of his newspaper,
“
1
cannot
emphasize
too
strongly
automohifa
selves do not take hold vigor- to the upbuilding of the kingdom of the fact that the district draft board but as a purveyor of the news of the
rica—be®
God
in
the
souls
of
men.
Whenever
y, disinterestedly and consccra-
must pass on all claims of men who day he is often called upon to print
best eq®
the church is ready awake to these
y, and find a way out.
things he would much prefer not to.
other sä
we will find a way to central think themselves skilled laborers or Here is a reply of John L. Sullivan,
year or two ago there was a sur- I. truths,
1
managing
or
engaged
in
a
necessary
11 Prepart
of a single county of Oregon by ize.
1 ”
FORD— E. I Veitch, Oakland -
editor of the Evening Leader, St.
A way is being found. The Ore industrial or agricultural industry. Mary, O., to those who try to prevail
“California asphalt-base oil formt an ideal lubricant
oup of far-seeing clergy men un-
I Indusuiii
The
draft
board,
not
the
exemption
for a Ford car.”
the auspices of the interdenomi- gonian is told that the interdenomina boards, classifies all such registrants upon him to overlook certain matters
is mak-
STUDEBAKER — Studebaker Garage, Stuckton—
ona! conference of ministers of 1 tional , Committee
. , , ,
, in Oregon
-
and, while the higher board is probing of news:
gon. The investigation was made |
edA part t of the into their status these men are tem
“having used Zerolene for over six years, feel justi
“Life would be much more pleasant
is to
agree ‘ that competition
shall
fied in recommending it to users of Studebaker cars.”
stakmgiy and thoughtly, with a plan
"
“
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to the average newspaper publisher
porally
placed
in
class
one."
DODGE— McArthur Bros., Phornix
> to ascertain the facts and to face be eliminated when there is room for
if everyone would walk in the straight
cases,
and to state them. Lane County, 1 one and not . for two. - In some
;-
“have used Zerolene exclusively in all our Dodge
and narrow way. One of the real
scat of the State University, with °"e denomination will give way,
, . in
Brothers cars.”
Information for Registered Men
painful duties of the publisher is to
i
typical American population and I
er c*ses another. So, in this way,
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OAKLAND — O.kl.nd Auro Sale, Company, Portland—
print the news concerning people’s
Except to fill vacancies in calls al wrongdoings. That may appear almost
"Zerolene haa proved a aatufactory lubricant in our
characteristic distribution of town there will be a better chance for the
Oakland can.”
county life, was chosen. The re- denominations as a whole to prosper, ready made,no more men will be incredible to the reading public, but
s were startling and not at all re and the communities to be well serv drafted from Oregon or other states it is a fact, just the same. It is the
ring. It may be well to recapitu- ed. A live church anywhere is better before February 15. As all question good that men and women do that we
them, with the explanation that than no church, or two churches dy- naires will be completed before that like to publish, and not the evil they
date, this will give men taken here do. Although the evil doings make
survey had to do with the terri- ing or nearly dead.
The Standard Oil for Motor Carr
after, except such few as may be need more spicy reading matter and are re
outside of Eugene, the largest
ed prior to February 15 to fill va ceived with more apparent relish by
1:
National Prohibition Nearer,
Endorsed by Leading Car Distributors
cancies, the advantage of the new those who delight in the sensational
ajority of churches were estab-1
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—
because
the records of their service departments show
ed and located by guesswork, with I The vote on national prohibition in classification system.
side of human life, we always try to
that Zerolene, correctly refined from California asphalt*
Very
few
men
would
have
been
actual knowledge of the com- the house
of representatives will
put ourselves in the other fellow’s
base crude, gives perfect lubrication
ity needs.
I hardly encourage the enemies of forc- taken from Oregon in any event prior place.
power, least carbon deposit.
ain in church membership during I ed abstinence, who had been given to the next draft, which it is now an
"There are very few households but
year was good, but with cotnpara-1 cause to hope, from recent prohibition nounced will not be earlier than Feb that have their family skclton,’ very
Dealer« everywhere and at our
aervke station».
ly small churches.
I reverses, that a reaction against “dry” ruary 15. This is one of only 10 states few homes were misfortunes of some
niy ¡3.1 per cent of the population I legislation had finally set in. By giv- that have already filled their quotas kind or other have not caused heart
tside of Eugene) were church I *ng a _ margin of » 25 votes , over the in the first draft, barring a few va aches and humiliation. It is not be
STANDARD OIL
bers.
I necessary two-thirds the house sub- cancies caused by rejections at the coming, therefore, for one person to
COMPANY
training
camps.
ittle country church dying out; big I stantiated the advance claims of the
gloat over the misfortunes of another
IClnuiuial
Future draft quotas are to be filled person, or laugh in derision when the
church growing.
prohibition leaders and pul itself de-
Competitive religion” in small com- c's*vely on record
of favoring the first from Class I, comprising men shadow of scandal hangs like a pall
ties little better than proselyting I submission to the states of a constitu without dependents. They will be over the other fellows home. It would
hutches generally have failed to ’'ona' amendment. Thus, while the drafted from deferred classifications be pleasing to us if there were a law
prehend the “missionary states-I *‘na' campaign has really just begun, only when Class 1 is exhausted, thus prohibiting the details of scandal of
ship" necessary to lay out their I
^as begun in a manner propitious making it necessary to go to the next any sort whatsoever from appearing
S'lAR GARAGE.
adequately.
|‘° prohibition, which now occupies a class for enough men to fill up the in the public prints. But it would seem
quota.
that the welfare of society demands
rofessional revivalist is, on the sound strategic position.
An exception to this will be made that such things should be published,
7 ILLA MOOK GA R A GE.
le, not helpful.
I To make valid the amendment three
hutches negative attitude toward fol'rths of the states, that is, 36, must in the case of experts and men highly and we cannot have our way as long
amusement problem is outstand- I ra‘*G
The issue is now—assuming skilled in agricultural or industries. It as such is the case.
“There are very few days of the
reason for its small social influ- I t*lat t*le two houses can agree on one is announced that the government
t.
I remaining point of difference—out of will soon call for a large number of week when some one does not call up
bsentee pastor is a prevailing evil. I t*le hands of congress and definitely men of this special class. They will be and request that this, that ami the
niy twenty-two out of ninety-four IUP to *he individual states, into which taken as needed for such special work other thing shall be kept out of the
J churches have regular services. w.e maY expect the battle to be car- from whatever classification they paper. Reference is bail, of course, to
matters affecting the morals of peo
ost flourishing institution in couti-1 ried next *ear w‘*h ‘he election of may have been granted.
A limited number of officers not ple and there is only one answer that
I legislatures. Twenty-six states have
is rural dancehall,
ommunity church believed to be Ivotvd themselves dry, and though in now in active service, and retired of we can give, which is: ‘We cannot
I some instances
the law
lias ___
not _ yet ficers of the Oregon National Guard, make fish of the one and flesh of the
of vital needs.
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tt it not be overlooked that these I taEen effect, public sentiment in those who are physically fit and between other.’ That is to signify that if we
ings were the product of the study I states *s decisively against the saloon, the ages of 23 and 47, are eligible for keep one offenders name out of the
investigation of clergymen from *11 ” so,
so,llc
ne other states, such as Ohio enlistment as privates first class for paper, we must keep the other offen-
decliiR
denominations—Christian, Con-|
Con-| and
a,ld California,
California, the
the wet
wet forces
forces have attendance at the next Officers er’s name out of the paper, and vice
Rational,
Methodist,
Baptist
and
I
retained
their
hold
only
with
difficul- Training Camps, which begin January versa. Furthermore, if we kept all of
_ ■ ------ VW.0W, Lwp.ov
sbyterian.
1 heir predictions and pY’ ant^ uew elections may easily 15. Official word to this effect has their names out of the paper, the
.... .1.
judices, if they had any, naturally change their situation. Given six or just been received by John M. Wil whole community would he ‘on our
wiR
old have led them to favor the I seven years in which to ratify the liams, Acting Adjutant General, from back,’ figuratively speaking, because
sent institution; but they could not I national amendment, the anti-saloon the Chief of the Bureau of Militia Af the community is not so charitable as
conscientious men, anxious to I organizations need only a continua fairs at Washington, with the request may seein upon the surface.
"Now, there is only one way by
* and to be of service, get awaf tion of the present trend of sentiment that it be given publicity.
Applications for the camps by such which you can keep the names of of
m the facts.
to accomplish their end.
Sentiment is not changing, notice officers must be approved by the Bu fenders against the laws of the com
t is a commonplace observation
ably,
at least. Among recent declar reau. Those qualifying at the camps, monwealth out of the newspapers,
t e unwillingness of the church
ants
for
national prohibition is Gov which will be held in Southern Cali and that is to turn their footsteps
recognize and attempt to solve ra-
fornia and the Southern States, will into the paths which lead to right
4 > the amusement problem is ernor Whitman of New York, known receive commissions.
eousness and not to the police court.
not
only
as
an
able
and
far
seeing
great reason of its failure to grow
Whenever a man or a woman is so
politician,
but
as
a
shrewd
student
jf
e in accord with the spirit of
unfortunate
as to g< t his or her name
national
affairs.
Federal
regulation
of
Draft Information. |
.On.t,le contrary, it has
into the police court blotter, the news
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l'u ' ■.
*,s n,*ssion was not liquor selling as a war measure is a
paper's duty to the public is to pub
r X but purely spiritual, and that factor for prohibition, for of late
Is an alien of draft age (not an lish the facts, no matter whether the
I
decreasing
years
liquor
has
shown
*?r.' was ended when its message
an alien enemy) subject to draft?
offender be high or low, rich or poor,
s p ‘'’cred. Is that so? Or is that 1 ability to recover ground once lost.
Is a man of draft age who has tak learned or unlearned. So it is a waste
A “dry“ nation seems now more
r ‘ robably u wi|j be founj that
en out only his first papers subject to of time and energy to give the editor
ny men who have heard the call to than ever to be principally a matter draft?
curtain lectures over the ’phone simp
ome preachers have no adaptitude of time.—Spokesman Review.
These questions have been asked of ly because he has performed a duty
social work or service, and decline |
local exemption boards time and that is everything but pleasant to him.
ai on that account to leave the
This Might Help Some.
again since the sending our of ques
*a>s or modify the old formulas.
th'
tionnaires began. 1 The
he answer to the
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,* true, too, that many of them
A South Carolina man claims to first question is No.” The answer to MERCHANTS WIFE ADVISES
’ a deep conviction that most I have made a substantial contribution the second question is "Yes.”
TILLAMOOK WOMEN.
ern amusements and many mod- Ito the movement for the conservation
An alien of draft age who has not
"I had stomach trouble so bad I
occupations are frivolous and un- I of human life, through the invention declared his intention to become a
y. and they feel that they have in of a device which will positively pre- citizen of the L nited States may could eat nothing but toast, fruit, and
hot water. Everything else soured
cience no alternative but to make I vent accident to automobiles at grade waive exemption on the ground of his and formed gas. Dieting did no good.
on such things. Let us not say crossings. The working- of the at alienage, but if he does not want to I was miserable until I tried buck
ey are right or wrong; but it tachment it simple, and is explained waive his exemption, the local board thorn bark, glycerine, etc, »» I"'"'1
not be disputed that there are by the inventor as follows: “While has no choice but to put him in class in Adler-i-ka. ONE
re*
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THE BEST STOCK OF HARDWARE IN
u occupations
and harmless the car is running 15 miles an hour a V. However, he must answer his benefitted me *NSr.AN,My. ¿1 large
I
questionnaire
and
return
it
within
the
cause
Adlcr-l-ka
empties
BO1
H
large
■ which the church has white bulb shows on the radiator, at
THE COUNTY.
kk L
** cannot and should not 25 miles a green bulb appears, at 40 a seven day limit to his local exemption and small intestine, it relieves AN Y
See
Us
for
Prices
Before Ordering Elsewhere.
CASE
constipation,
sour
stomach
or
[°. ! '* Y *hich it would do well red bulb, and when the driver begins board, just as a citizen must do, or
gas and prevents appendicitis. It ha«
k,. e.under its protection.
lie
will
endanger
his
right
to
be
plac
to bat 'em out around 60 miles an
QUICKEST action of anything we
L I.” on|y °ne aspect of the prob- hour a phonograph under the seat ed in class V.
...
cv,r sold. J. S. Lamar, druggist.
On the other hand, an alien of dratt
[’ ‘be situation at Corvallis, which plays “Nearer My God to JThee.!”
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