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Editorial Page of "The Capital Journal" WEDNESDAY EVENING December list, 1915. CHARLES H. FISHEB, Kditor and Manager PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY SALEM, OREGON, BY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. L. 8. BARNES. President flHAS. H. FISHER. Vice-President DORA C. ANDRESEN. bee. and Treas. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Bally by cantor, per year $5.00 Per month. Haily by moil, per year 3.00 Per month. .45c .35c FULL LEASED WIRE TELEGRAPH REPORT EASTERN REPRESENTATIVES Now York Chicago Ward-Lewis-Williums Special Agency Harry R. Fiaher Co. Tribune Building 30 N. Dearborn St. The Capital Journal carrier boys are instructed to put tho papers on the porch. If tho carrior does not do this, misses you, or neglects getting the paper to you on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as this is the only way we can detormine whether or not the carriers are following instructions. Phone Main 81. ROOSEVELT AND THE PROPHETS Politicians are indulging in much speculation as to what Roosevelt will do in regard to the republican presi dential nomination. His latest announcement is that he will support such a man as Hughes, Knox or Hadley. This is his latest statement but it is probably far from being his last. Just what he will do is past all finding out, for he himself does not know. He has a way of going off half-cocked that is alarming as well as dangerous. He would be a law unto himself if he recognized any law, which he doesn't. He does not travel any hard surfaced road in politics or out of it, but takes through the woods and blazes his tnvn trail, if he leaves any. What the 'doughty colonel will, or will not do, can only be foretold after he has acted. Byron's description of woman, in Don Juan fits the hero of San Juan hill quits snugly: "What a strange thing is man! What a stranger Is woman ! What a whirlwind is her head And what a whirlpool full of depth and danger Is all the rest about her! Whether wed Or widow, maid or mother, she can change her Mind like the wind, and what she's said, ' Or done, is naught to what she'll say or do; The oldest thing on record and yet new." Josfl Billings said "A money is the most amusing thing on earth because you can never tell what it is going to do next." And in this regard Roosevelt is several laps ahead of the simian. Some see in his actions a determination to force him self on the party as its candidate; but if he is playing that kind of politics he certainly made a bad move in attend ing that Gary dinner where he sat down at table with fifteen men worth collectively more than a billion dollars. In these days of millionaire baiting, this was poor politics. There seems to be only one thing certain about him and that is that he will not stand for Root. He is the un solved political puzzle, the tangled skein with both ends lost, the power of an unknown quantity, the riddle asked by Samson: "Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness," and there is no one that has "ploughed with his heifer." IN SPITE OF HER NOSE "When I was a little girl," says Julia Marlowe, createst recTet was mv retrousse nose. I was in habit of stating to my family that I should one day be come a great tragedienne. This amused them not a little, for neither they nor I knew anything of the stage or actresses." Naturally, her family laughed at her and suggested that such a thing as an actress with a pug nose had never Hungary, so says Count Albert Apponyi, who holds a dominant position in Austro-Hungarian affairs and be sides is an international peace leader, "is willing to guar antee Russia that the Dardanelles shall always be open to Russian commerce as a condition of peace." At the same time while saying Hungary wants peace he says: "It must be a peace that will prevent a return of conditions that caused this war."? This means that Russia's in fluence in the Balkans must forever be destroyed. Russia has for a century or more sought free 'passage through the Dardanelles, and this offer would be a sore temptation to her, were it not for the fact that she will not give up her influence in the Balkans, and then she would- want besides the guarantee of Hungary, the pledge of one greater than Hungary, and that is Kaiser Wilhelm. The census report of the death rate in the cities above 100,000 shows some curious things. Among these is that the death rate, for the negroes both north and south is from 60 to 90 per cent greater than the whites. Another curious thing is that in several cities the death rate among the colored people is almost identical. For in stance the cities below show as follows, the white rate being given first and the colored last: Birmingham, Ala., 13.1: 24.2. Washington, D. C, 13.3; 23.3. Atlanta, ua., 13.2; 23. Chicago, 14; 23.7. Indianapolis, 15.2; 23.6. Louis ville, 14.8; 23.8. Philadelphia 15.6; 24.9. Cincinnati, 15.6' 29.6. Columbus. O.. 14.2: 22.6. New Orleans, 16.5; 31.6 The latter was the highest death rate among the colored folks of all. It will be seen that in most of the cities it was "23" for negroes. It is not probable that a fire will ever attack the Salem postoffice, but that does not alter the fact that its doors are constructed in violation ot the state laws which re quire all doors to public buildings to swing outward. This is bad enough but still it is not as dangerous as the turnstile door at the north entrance to the building. Of course if it should burn and lives be lost there would be "nobody to blame," only the doors that swung the wrong way. The government being so prompt to punish its citizens for violating the postal laws, should at least com ply with the state laws in its postoffice buildings. It is claimed Uncle Sam will lose about $500,000 a year from Oregon going dry. The loss comes from there being no more licenses for the sale of liquor or revenue from wholesale dealers and brewers. However, the szar lost $500,000,000 a year recently from this cause and Uncle Sam can surely stand a little loss like Oregon causes him without complaining. Washington and Idaho will hit him for about the same deficiency, but then he can console be that much better off on account of it at least that is what the prohis say and they are in the saddle now. Great Britain has called another million men to the colors. This gives her an army altogether of 4,00,000, available for the war. More than half of this vast army is still in England. Should it be sent to the front in the near future it should make a tremendous difference in the sit uation along the western frontier especially. It seems probable England is getting ready for an overwhelming attack in the early spring. N fi Rub Stiffness Away With Small Trial Bottle of Old, Penetrating "St. Jacob's Oil" Ah! Piiin is gone! Quicklyf Yes. Almost instant re lief from soreness, stiffness, lameness and pain follows a gentle rubbing with "8t. Jacobs Oil." Hub thi3 soothing, penetrating oil right on your gainful back, and like magic, relief comes. "St. Jacobs Oil" is a harmless backache, lumbago and sciatica cure which never disappoints and doesn't burn the skin. Straighten up! Quit complaining! Stop those torturous "stitches." In a moment you will forjjet that you evor had a weak back, because it won't hurt or be stiff or lame. Don't suffer! (let a small trial bottlo of old, honest "St. Jacobs Oil" from your druggist now and (jet' this lusting relief. Always Watch This Ad Changes Often HWHW FOR THE WUOU&IVIAIN t We have all kinds of Axes, Sledges, Wedgos, Saws and Equipment f for the woods. 1 AU kinds of Corrugated Iron lor both Moon and Buildings. A good $800.00 Laundry Maugol, slightly used for one-fourth original cost $15 AND $20 NEW OVERCOATS AT $6.00. I pay 1 1-2 cents per pound for old rags. I pay highest price for bidet and for. H. Steinbock Junk Co. The House of Half a Million Bargains. 302 North Commercial Street. Phone 808. City Council Will Create Another Office the! rrir oii been heard of. She was im and it occurred to her that ,She privately consulted t n-essed with the suggestion, iier nose might be remedied le family physician, explain by wait Mason tt ing her trouble and her ambition. He also laughed at her and declined to operate on the offending member. It was then that she determined to be a great tra gedienne in spite of her pug nose. i She has lived to discover that even a pug nose on a tragedienne is no barrier to a soul that is set for success. How many of us are complacently excusing our failure on far less ground than a pug nose on a tragedienne ! Salem is certainly a staid, complaisant old town in many respects. For instance, no matter how the wheat market in other places may boom the price in this city sticks like blue to the 80 cent quotation. The farmers cer tainly have the best of the argument with the Commercial club on the subject of Salem market facilities. And worst of all we can never have a real city here until it becomes a central market for the produce of at least the two coun ties immediately adjacent. There is little doubt but Roosevelt will keep the politi cians guessing as long as possible. It tends to keep him in the spotlight. INTO ALL LIVES . "Into all lives some rain must fall," the poet said on a dismal day, as he wiped the damp from the kitchen wall, and plugged the roof with a bunch of hay. Into all lives some rain must pour, which means, hard luck will be with us all; and some will show that their heads are sore, and they'll have a grouch forty cubits tall. And some will say, when the hard luck comes, "We're always willing to take our share; there's no use playing the muffled drums or pushing sobs through the trembling air. So many bless ings have come our way, we'd be cheap skates if we raised a roar, when Hard Luck comes on a cloudy day, and knocks three times on our cottage door Cotne In, Hard Luck take the easy chair, and rest your feet on the chandelier; you'll soon get tired of the cheerful air you'll find in our little wigwam, here. You'll soon get tired when you hear us spring the playful jest and the sparkling pun; you'll soon get tired when you hear us sing, all day till the round of chores is done. You'll feel the gooseflesli along your back, while you remain in this pleasant place, and you will chase to another shack, where people groan when they see your face." i 'v-' A Jail Prisoners Are Grateful To Sheriff For Christinas Cheer The inmates of the Marion county jail send, the following congratulatory note for publication: : ''Congratulation from the Marion County Jail: "W'e the inmates of said place, nro "v'ery sorry to be among the unfortu nates who have to spend our Xinns in tho eoiinty bastile; but by words we could not express our thanks, and good well to Sir. Esch and his deputies for their kind treatment; and endeavors to make us enjoy u Merry Xinns. Con sidering the circumstances we are situated in, Mr. Esch and his deputies shall never be forgotten for the good will and favor they have granted us. We were served w ith an excellent home cooked dinner that anyone ought to appreiiato. Christmas Morn Mr. Esch, acting as Santa, presented us with a large assortment of candy and nuts which were very highly appreciated. Many thanks to the officials of this place. Wishing them all a Merry Xmns and prosperous New Year. Inmates of County Jail. Accident Commission Files Suit To Collect Money Alleged Due The stnte industrial accident com mission yesterday filed a suit to col lect money alleged due from the Alsoa Logging company and the machinery of the company was attached. This suitT was filed after the decision of the supreme court which held thnt the act founding the commission was constitu tional. Tho complaint alleges that the logging company has failed to pay its dues to the commission although there have been accidents among its employ ees whose claims have been paid by the commission. Attorney fieiiernl Brown will handle tho case for tho commission. Tho suit was filed in the circuit court at Cor vullis. Salem Police Search Trains for Evan B. Kemp The Salem police were notified Inst iiiukt bv Hiierif? Hnrllnut of Mult nomah county to ho on the lookout for i one, Evan ii. Kemp, who assaulted a I young married womnn at Gresham yes terday afternoon ami shot her when she resisted his advances. Kemp is de scribed as being 21 years old but ap pear to no a rew years ouier, hhu is o feet 10 or 11 inches tall. Ho has light brown hnir and light blue eyes ami wore a dark colored suit, a light hut and a blue siiirt. He has the ap pearance of a workman but formerly was a sudor. The telegram from Sheriff Hurlburt udds that this was one of the most lustnrdly crimes ever committed. A Wus'nini'ton dispatch saying the new t ' House mistress will play no favorites, must be an overstate ment so far as one well known Ameri can citizen is concerned. An ordinance will be introduced at the meeting next Monday evening of the city council, creating the office of sanitary inspector, and defining his powers and duties, which includes part of tho work done by tae city health officer:. Included in the duties of tho sanitary inspector is that of the inspection oi the laying and insulation of all sewers, drains and plumbing constructed or in stalled in any new building or in the repairing of auv building in iSalein. Al so, tho inspection of nil electric light wiring installed in nny building. The inspector will also perform several of the duties of the deputy health otlicer There may be a movement to defeat the bill, but the indications now are it will pass and become effective immedi ately. The salnry is $73 a month. Although the office has not been es tablished, several candidates are already in the field, including officer K. , Stubbs. A. E. Finley, Leroy Bryant and R. A. Uowen. WOMAN HOLDS OFFICE Xew York, Dec. -II Correcting Com missioni'r Catherine II. Davis has quit that office to become n member of the new city parole board. IShe was the first womnn to hold n high administra tive post here. Liner Would Dodge Submarine Activities Tokvo. Ooe. !!(. Liners of the Nip pon Vusen Knisha (t.ie Jupaaeso Mail line) are trnnslerrinir their sailings to the route around t 'e Cape of (lood Hope, it was announced today. This transfer undoubtedly means that the line, which owned the torpedo ed Vnsaka Mam is taking the longer pathway to avoid submarines in tho Mediterranean henceforth. Tho Nip pon Vusen Kuishu is tho oldest Jap anese. It operates ships between Japan, France, Knidnnd, and in ",o Pacific tweeu tho Orient and Senttle. Will Protest Against British Mail Seizure Washington, Dec. 29. On tho strength of reports from Consul Gener al Skinner nt London, Secretary of Stale Lansing is preparing a protest to lOuglanil against seizure of mails by the British, between Holland and tho I'nitcd States. News reports recently have shown the ISritish seizing considerable United States mail. Skinner's report confirm ed they were taking mail bound from Holland to tho United States. Another sort of "reunion" of tho futuro will be the "Veterans of the Oscar II." An Old Kentucky Home Since I Began Taking Peruna I Weigh 120 Pounds for the First Time in My Life. My former weight was 102 lbs. My Mother who is 76 Years Old Had Grown so Weak She could scarcely walk. She also took Peruna and is flesh ier and looking well. Tho rrovi splni'll'! womnn Ii Mrs. ITnttlo Hamilton, of Dll OId Am., I,tonl, R. slii" rocomtncncln lvruns to all huuicwlrni. AdUreaa Th reruns Co.. ol Oolumbui. Ohio, fur s Pro copy ot tho "Ilia ot Lite." mm Yvy j iinriifiiim OBITUARY. LADD & BUSH, Bankers Established 18G3 CAPITAL $500,000.00 Transact a General Banking: Business Safety Deposit Boxes SAVINGS DEPARTMENT ('has. A. Harper passed away nt his home in Scotts Mills at R. in., Fri day, leconibei' It'ln, utter an ill i ness of three weeks. He was born near I'nw 1'nw, Illinois, j April 1", 1 ST. He went to Kansas in I 1W where he was united in marriage to Clnra Hubbell in ISM. Afterward ' thev moved to Oregon in 1S!!. I He leaves to mourn his loss a wife nnd three children, Chester, oge SO; ! Kern, age 13; Hazel, age 8, besides one idmighter, Lnrena, who proceeded him S yeiirs before. He also leaves three sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Mary l'nttersoii, of Hoxie, Kansas; Mrs. Margaret dosephson, Mrs. Alice llax I ler and Andrew Harper, all of Illinois; .Inines Harper, of Pratiim, Oregon, and Will Harper, of Arizona. The funeral services were conducted by the 1. 0. O. F. at their hull at Scotts Mills. He was laid to rest In the I. (). O. P. cemetery.. He has been a faithful member of the order for i!3 years. He was a hind and loving husband and fntlier. Card of Thanks. We wish to extend our hearty thanks to the neighbors, members of the t. 0. O. K. anil Kebecess for their many kind nets and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father. Also for the heautiful floral tributes. MKS. ALICK HAhTKR AND FAMILY. DANGERSJF A COLD Salem People Will Do Well to Hoed Them. Many bad cases of kidney trouble re sult, from a cold or chill. Congested kidneys fall behind in filtering the poison-laden blond and backache, headache, dizziness nnd disordered kidney action follow. Hon't neglect A cold. Use Donn's Kidney Pills at the first sign of kidney trouble. Follow this Salem resident's example; J. II. Ponton, 1HS Lee 8r., Salem, aysi ''A cold settled on my kidneys, causing pain through my back. I knew that niy kidneys were to blame, and, hearing serernl local citizens endorse Donn's Kidneys Pills highly, I began using them. They were just what I needed to relieve the pains and other kidney troubles. Whenever I have taken Bonn's Kidney Pills since, a few doses have brought me relief.' Trice BOc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doau'a Idnay pills the same that Mr. Pentnn had. Foster-Milbura Co., Props.", Buffalo, N. Y. . y 0MCOS IV c I mtiBH I l M 1 SPECIAL FARES FOB YEAR END TRIPS ON OREGON ELECTRIC RAILWAY THE POPULAR WILLAMETTE VALLEY ROUTE ROUND TRIP FARES In efiect between Willamette .Valley points December 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 1015, and January 1, 1010. Final return limit on tickets sold these dates is January 4, 1018. Plan Your Christinas and New Year Holidays Accordingly Bound trip rates of .10 and $1.0.70 from Portland to San Francisco Yift "The Xorth Bnnk" rail nnd 9. 8, "Northern PacifW' December 20, 21, 24, 23. 29, 30. Return limit January 4. Meals and berth delud ed in tares. , For further details consult J. W. RITCHIE, Agsnt Salem