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Editorial Page of "The Capital Journal" 'ATl'RPAV KYK-NING. February 10 10U5. CHARLES H. FIsHEB, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING EXCEFT SUNDAY, SALEM, OREGON, BY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. L. S. BARNES, CHAS. H. FISHER, M)CA C. ANDRESEN, President Vice-President Bee. and Treag. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Daily by carrier, per year $5.00 Per month. Daily by mini, per year 3.00 Per month. .45c .35c MAKING A CASE FOR THEIR ENEMIES FULL LEASED WIRE TELEGRAPH REPORT EASTERN REPRESENTATIVES New York Chicago Wr4-Lewi-Williams Special Agency Tribune Building Harry R. Fisher Co. 30 N. Dearborn St. The Crpital Journal carrier boys are instructed to put the papers on the porth. If the currier does not do this, misses you, or neglects yetting the paper to you on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as this is the only i way we eun determine whether or not the carriers are following instructions. I Phone Main 81. THE UNTHINKING FAULT-FINDING FUBLIC The auto has come to stay until something better or at least faster, is' discovered, and with it has come the jitney service. Along with the jitney has come a very serious situation for the street car companies. Their advent has caused a demand for better roads, and in the cities for paved streets everywhere. The private auto takes one iSass of former street car patrons away from the roads and the jitneys, carrying a large number of all classes that once gave their nickels to the carlines, combine to reduce income to a minimum, while increasing costs for paving to the maximum, and the companies have to stand for the paving along their lines to a width of a foot or possibly two on each side of their tracks. With decreased income and ever increasing expenses as well as taxes, the outlook for thu carlines is anything but cheerful. Where they will get the money to make the improve ments forced on them by paving is a serious problem and one that may be solved in many cases in the not very remote future by the abandoning of roads and surrender of franchises. This is a free country and the great Amer ican citizen can patronize cars or jitneys at his own sweet will, but he cannot force street car companies to operate lines indefinitely at a loss. What would happen in, say such cities as Portland, if the car companies should quit and turn the transporta tion business over to the jitneys? Would there not be an awful howl go up? And if owing to this some company should undertake to amelior ate conditions by operating the lines again, how long would it be before the traveling public forgot the recent paralyzed condition of local passenger service and went to patronizing the jitneys again? When a railroad for which the commercial clubs and cities generally have been working for years to induce it to build to their city, finally arrives, there is a grand public blow out, with brass bands, banquets, banners and bunt ing. Then the good citizen goes home feeling he has done his entire duty. From that time on his main object in life apparently, is to discover something he can "damn the railroad" for. We never appreciate what is being done for us until those doing it finally get tired of our fault findings and quit. Then we damn them more and worse than ever for quitting and leaving us in the lurch. "Tis ever thus" and probably will continue that way indefinitely. The autoists are at least coming into their own. at least in San Francisco where Friday, an auto running! twenty miles an hour ran head-on into a street car.1 Despite the fact the car was on the track and could not well dodge, while the auto was trying to pass it on the; same track, the car conductor was arrested along with: the motorman. The chauffeur preferred the charge, and he was not arrested. The Chinese tongs are making a mistake in starting a war at this time, just when the congressmen from Cali fornia are taking steps to make the orientals here regis' ter and prevent others coming. The breaking out of a tong war, coast-wide in its extent, is furnishing some fine ammunition for shooting them with. It is hard to make the East understand the way the West views the immigration of orientals, or the reason there is so much prejudice against them. The present war, if continued, will serve as an object lesson that will bode no good to the Chinese. It will be seen from the way they attack each other and refuse to recognize the laws of the country in settling their affairs, choosing instead their own way, and that is the pioneer plan of being sure to shoot first, that they are a most undesirable element. They all recognize their own law and obey it, one clause of which is never under any circumstances to give one another away to the whiteman's officials, and never to take their troubles into court. They maintain a system of their own in defiance of the laws of the land, and shot almost to death, smilingly tell the authorities "it was an accident," making no charges against the guilty ones, though they know absolutely who it was shot them and what for. In Seattle yesterday, unfortunately for them, they made a mistake by killing a Korean, taking him for an other Chinaman. This they knew might cause them trouble and the result is that many of Seattle's leading Chinese have suddenly decamped. This shows how the whole community of them are aware of and "in" on the murders. It also shows that the Chinese in America are above and beyond its laws. Some one has said very wisely that "things always average." This is illustrated in Portland where the burn ing of the 'nman-Paulson mill one day is followed by the announcement that a shipyard is to be built' and that con tracts for two 8,800 ton steampships has already been let. MADAME POWELL Famous Coloratura Singer Is Meeting With Ovations Everywhere Feature No. 2. MOOSE LODGE ALL STAR VAUDEVILLE SHOW THURSDAY, MARCH 2 GRAND OPERA HOUSE Sweden has invited the United States to join her in stopping England's unwarranted interference with neu tral commerce. Uncle Sam is probably too busy to accept just now, but it might be well for the old gentleman to cut his other engagements and attend the party. With three days of sunshine eggs dropped down to 25 cents a dozen. This shows the quick effect of a little sunshine on the Oregon biddies, and also that they are willing to get busy with slight encouragement. "The only thing that can defeat the republican party is the republican party," says the Medford Sun. Bosh! The only thing that ever defeats any party in this coun try is a lack of votes. RippHhgRhumGS I i Walt Mason V m AVC7L Rare indeed is the great artist who tours America for philanthrophy's sake. Such, however, is the mission of Dr. Alma Webster Powell, the world fam ous coloratura singer, who will appear in concert in Salem on .March I! for the benefit of the Willamette I'niversity library fund. Press reports are enthusiastic over Dr. Powell's work as a concert soloist and lecturer for her wonderful gifts are truly astonishing. In Eastern musical circles Dr. I'owell is classed with Mad ames Premstad and Sembrich who nre considered to be among the world's best singers. As Dr. Powell's work has been mainly in Europe, her name is' not familiar to the West. That she j feels called to use her wonderful gift of i song for the benefit of a good cau-ej rather than for herself is a remarkable tribute to her art in this n;e of com mercialism. Knows Dr. Hall Intimately. Madame Powell and Professor Hall' are great personal friends, buth having studied together for the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Columbia I'ni versity. It is directly through this friendship that Madame. Powell became interested in Willamette's need of a larger mil more representative library and offered to sing for its betterment. liesides her singing, Dr. Powell gives lectures on the necessity of good music for the masses. While her social circle, is essentially that of culture, Dr. Powell has done monumental work along philanthropic lines. Her pleasing personality, rich talents and great in tellect attract and please all who are privileged to hear her. Holders of .Lyceum tickets are granted the privilege of hearing Madame Powell for half the regular price of admission. The opportunity of listening to a world famous artist and getting the entire net proceeds for Willamette's own library is a rare one and will undoubtedly pack the Grand Theatre when Madame I'owell appears on March X Collegian. mi , - IS f .rf . I I - -: I 4f as bad as if t V J it's painful 1 s tpivmlatu mv If you have not already registered do so at once and avoid the rush. Remember this is positively the last time you will have this stunt to do, until you move out of your precinct or some fellow finds a reason why you should do it over again. Anyway it will prove a convenience to the clerks and probabiy save you some annoyance if you at tend to it now. Most of the criticisms being made in congress of the administration are for political effect alone. While pos intr .'is nntriots those makintr ehartres of inefficiency on the part of the administration are conveying to the world; an entirely false, idea as to the feeling and conditions in j this country. j Astoria at last has had justice done her. The Inter-J stale Commerce i ommission loaay ueciuea ner iamous rate case, which sought to place her on an equality with Portland, Tacoma and Seattle, in her favor. Salem not only congratulates her plucky neighbor but rejoices with her. MY NEIGHBOR I love my neighbor as myself, and wish him peace and pie and pelf. Yet human nature's strong in me, and when I look across and see my neighbor rending clothes andi hair, and sorer than a poisoned bear, be cause hard luck has swatted him a grievous jolt right in the gum, I do not feel one-half if that luck myself I had. In fact to relate I rather like to con template my neighbor when he's in despair, and biting chunks out of the air. But when he toddles to my place, I pull a sympathetic face, and tell him how my bosom bleeds, give him the solace that he needs, and send him homeward with a smile; you see, my heart is full of guile. It's iust a common, garden heart, responding more to private smart, than to the painful stings and pricks which may afflict the other hicks. My trifling boil will gall me more than big car buncles three or four which may adorn my neighbor's neck, and make his life a grewsome wreck. It is a sad thing to confess; and yet we're much alike, I guess. I fL h I I LADD & BUSH, Bankers Established 18G8 CAPITAL $500,000.00 Transact a General Banking Business Safety Deposit Boxes SAVINGS DEPARTMENT AURORA HOP NOTES j 1'usold Oregon stocks are estimated at 7'iou bales, and Ynknuas at 4."0il. Sum-thing ....e I'Joil bales are left in1 the Aurora section. It appears that, coast stocks are being ripidly depleted on a strengthening market. I The P. S. Johnson Hop company bought nearly ;i"m bales Tuesday at St.; Paul. St. I.ouis and Silverlon at 10c! l.nchmund i reported to have bought j l.'i"0 bales more of the association stock i this week it V2 to Pc j Henry I.. Houts bought several lots' the last week, among which were two lots from Dresher at Monitor, ! bales at S cents and -S bales at II cents, and ."0 bales from Coorge Cray at 'i cents. : The bitter lot is (graded as one of thej best in this section. Spring Valley News (Capital Journal Special Service.) Spring Valley. Or.. Feb. Ill Mr. and Mrs. W. I). Henry were Salem shoppers, Saturday. Uev. and Mrs. AV. T. Scott are home from i mouth's visit with relatives in Washington having spent much of the time in the Sound country. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Catton and daugh .laughter returned to Salem .Monday, after a few days visit here with his father, W. S. Catton. Mr. and Mrs. U. Holland were t Hopewell Saturday where they attend ed church. H. A. Looney is convalescing from a severe attack of la grippe, having been confined to his bed for several days. Hay Xash has sold four vonnir horses to Salem buyers, delivering them Mou d ly. The liaptist Missionary society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O. If. Crawford. After a short business session, an interesting program was presented consisting of music, reci tations, and readings from "Ann of Ava." At the close of the afternoon delicious refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. X. and Mrs. W. If. Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Pimick, of Indiana, who are touring the west, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Tavlor. Thev expect to continue their trip to Califor-i aia next week. j Mr. and Mrs. Leo lioberts and chil-: dren, of Salt Creek, arrived Monday; for r visit with the parents of .Mrs.: Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Patrick. ! The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Cochrane iins been quite ill tor the past week. frank Wells an, I family, of Salem,' are visiting at the home of Mr. au.l Mrs. YV. II. ( raw lord. A number of friends were invited Wednesdiy evening to the Taylor home, to meet Mr. and Mrs. Oiuiick. and inci dentally as a surprise for Mr. Tavlor. whose birthday occurred recently. 'The' evening was pleasantly spent hi plac ing games and visiting. At a late hour. , a delicious supper was served bv the Misses Taylor. ' i CARL REITER. The name Carl Eeitter inspires in those connected with the theatrical pro-fe-ssion a feeling of real envy when they nre privileged to appear on the same bill with him. Mr. Reitter never fails to enthuse his audiences from the moment the curtain rises until the signal for its drop. Mr. licitter has installed about him the aroma of stagedom becnuse of his many vears spent in its environments, both as a theatrical manager, and a performer. Mr. licitter is an artist in Hebrew character impersonations while he is before yon giving his chatter, you can almost picture the New York Gheto or the London East End. The stories he reproduces emulating from these often talked of surroundings, nre indeed nmus ag. Mr. Reitter is cousidered second to none at present in the profession in original impersonations of the Orthed x Hebrew. Mr. Reitter will certainly amuse Salem's theatre goers, and lovers of vaudeville, and the Moose committee considers it indeed a privilege to be able to bring Mr. Reitter to Salem for this b : night. Mr. Reitter is at present the manager of the Orplieum Theatre at Port land, and you can believe the Moose committee when we sav "He is some man ager." Feature No. 3 will appear here Monlny. . ' ly home until they were receiving the congratulations of their friends. Tues day evening a number of their friends from Hubbard anil Woodburn called on them with the old time serenade. The m inv friends of the happy couple wish' them well. Hubbard Enterprise. KATHARENA WE DAMAN SCHUELE Mr. Kath.irena Wedamnn Srhuele died February I t, llllti, at the home of her liH.tlH-r in-law. G. 'A. S. hnele. two miles west nf this city. The funeral services were held at the residence and the burial took place in the Aurora cem etery. .1. P. Cole conducting the ser vices. She was born in Tiavar'n in 1S40 and came to Oregou in 170, where she mar ried ftudolph J. Sidiuele in December of the s.une year. She is survived bv a brother residing jn (icrniany, Joseph Wedemnn, two nieces in Vancouver, Wasriington. Mrs. J. 11. .laggv and Mrs. L. -I. ( ouaut. ami a sister-in-law. Mrs. Tirza Sohns. and a brother-in-law, G. A. Schnele. Aurora Observer. - rr. i . . s , ... , -- ioii.iy Ai1S WOtlv While VOU ; sleep will have results for vou in "th morning. 000 pounds to the .1. W. Servey Hop company at 11 cents a one year contract. Felix Isaicson has purchased for the Wolf Hop company, the Toll & Kocher lot of "J bales at 1- cents, and the Aaron Graham lot of -0 bales at 11 cents. The If. Eliason lot of l!7 bales ias been sold to the Seavey Hop com pany at 1 1 cents. T. O. Hutchinson and Mr. Kendill: have rented the GilbevtsiMi hop yard' near liutteville. ad have contracted 20,-1 Cheeking up January hop sales show, that nearly 110,000 luios were disposed) of. It is believed approximately liO.OOOi bales remain unsold on the coast, which1 is regarded as u rather small quantity when it is considered that toe new crop; is less than 7 months from the bale. Some well posted growers, owners of medium-sized yards, ire rather skeptic al concerning the. reduction of acreage. They believe that -0 or 2") per cent re duction would mean a loss to the small: growers. They point out thnt the hopi grower who has a yard of from ti to' l."v ncres usually has every foot of it in j good condition, nod needs it all to pro duce . profit, even at good prices. Thet big gowers with 00, SO, or 100 or inorej acres can always find a few acres that; do not produce heavily and which it would greatly benefit him to plow out. These small growers believe that the acreage reduction movement it' carried out will redound to the profit of the big growers only. Aurora Observer. A man who fell off an elephant in the New York zoo is bringing suit for damages. Has the colonel thought of that f Clev eland Plain Dealer. DEATH OF K. A. LOE K A. I.oe, one of Silverton's most! prominent citizens, died suddenly at his home in this city at a little before! noon Monday. ' Mr. I.oe was seventy five years of age at the time of his 'death. ' He had; been suffering from stomach trouble years ago when he lived in the east, but; since coming to Oregon has been in very good health. Notwithstanding his, idvanceil age his death came as a sur prise to his family nnd many friends in' this vicinity. " " j Monday morning Mr. T.oe complained of not feeling well. His family sug-j gested that he remain in bed mid per haps he would feel better, but he arose at about his usual hour. His condition i grew immediately worse and death eimei within a few hours. For years Mr. I.oe has been interest ! ed in fanning near Silverton. Recent-1 ly he retired and moved to the city. He leaves a wife and family of children to mourn his loss. Silverton Appeal. 1 HOVENDEN KRIOFSKY WEDDING : Thursday, February 10. -"Mr. K. CJ Ilovenden and Miss Alice Kriot'sky. of' Portlmd. were married at Vancouver.! It was the purpose of the young people: to keep the matter quiet for a while,' but they changed their minds about a5' soon ns thev returned to Mr. lloven-j den s home Tuesday for they were hard Dr. W. A. COX PAINLESS DENTIST 303 State Street SALEM, ORE. ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN Something will happen to that bad tooth of yours one of these days, (or nights) and then you will wish that you had followed the principle of Safety First It-is easier to save a tooth before it aches, than it . is after, and it costs less. Let us examine your teeth and prevent the accident. Examination Free. Guaranteed Work. Lady Nurses. DR. W. A. COX 303 State Street Phont 926