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Capita! Jouma MOM 'A V i:KMNii. I-!.rii;ir 21. UHll. CHARLES H. FISHES, Editor and Manager. Editorial Page of "The 1 PUBLISHED EYEKY EVEXIXQ EXCKIT SUXDAT, SALEil, OREGON, BY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. L. S. BARNES, President CHAS. H. FISHER, Vice-President UOEA C. ANDRESEN, Sec. and Treas. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Bily by carrier, per year $5.00 Per month. Billy by mail, per year 3.00 Per month. .45c .35c FELL LEASED WIRE TELEORAPH REPORT EASTERN REPRESENTATIVES New York WardLewij-Williama Special Agency Tribune Building Chicago Harry R. Fisher Co. 30 N. Dearborn St. The Capital Journal carrier boys are instructed to put the paperson the porh. If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or neglects getling the piper to you on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as this is the" only way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following instructions. Phone Main SI. THE MEXICAN SITUATION Mexico City is having an epidemic of typhus. There have been many and widely varying statements as to the number of deaths, some of them going as high as 60,000. American doctors are in charge now and are getting the city cleaned up and the disease checked. The feeling to ward Americans is no longer so bitter, and generally the situation is much improved. While some consider Car ranza too weak to handle the situation most of the popu lace is tired of revolution and are standing behind the president in his efforts to bring about the end of war and revolution. It looks as though he might be able to do this. With Villa once out of the way permanently, which means Villa dead, peace may again be possible. Under present conditions it is quite likely that some of Villa's followers in order to save themselves, will betray their chieftain into the hands of his enemies. He is all that is left of the revolution, the only one about whom the guerilla bands can gather, and it is prob able his end is not far away. Portland was given a hard jolt to her pride Friday when a Seattle firm got away with the contract for build ing the much talked of auditorium in the Oregon me tropolis. It also got another surprise, which in a measure counterbalanced the first one, and that was that the bid was nearly $100,000 lower than the estimates made some time ago as to the probable cost. While the bond issue for the structure was $600,000, it is now thought the build ing can be funished and furnished for $450,000, or three fourths of the sum voted for the purpose. Former Senator Root in "criticising President Wilson exemplified the wisdom of the man who advised politic ians to keep their mouths shut. In trying to belittle Wilson the ex-senator forgot himself, somewhat, and his desire to occupy the presidential chair. "Concerning Germany," Root said, "We need a president who will ap peal to something else than words." There can be but one meaning to this and that is that Senator Root wants war with Germany. What else is there to appeal to when words fail ? With the Russians landing troops only 70 miles from Trebizond, and preparing to reinforce the army of the Grand Duke Nicholas who recenly captured Erzerum, the situation has a bad outlook for the Turk. It is about six hundred miles from where this army landed to Con stantinople, and the way is practically open. Professor Channing of Harvard has been investigat ing history unwritten as well as the bound volume kind, and has unearthed some things that show America's greatest men had some failings. According to this savant Washington had a temper and Patrick Henry was defic ient in knowledge as to what belonged to him, and the property of other folks, was in fact a trifle dishonest. It may be as the professor says; but if so he has only shown that these historic characters were human and therefore not perfect. He has told nothing new. The pages of his tory, both sacred and profane show all the notables of the earth had their failings, and this is true without ex ception. Adam laid the blame of disobedience on his wife, and while it was in a sense true, it was an act far from gal lant and not commendable. Perfection in humanity is not possible, hence why dig in the boneyard or seek "to draw their frailties from their dread abode." Is it impossible to discover a modern fire bug? It would seem so, for with fires costing millions of dollars, and the destruction of public property as well as that of private companies, and this extending over a year or more of time, not one of the criminals has been apprehended. The canoe, gum tree or any other variety has a sort of sentimental side to it, but sentiment and high water in the Willamette do not mix well. Three drownings in a week show it is too uncertain a craft for anything but still waters. The churches as well as Christianity are pretty well "shot to pieces" in the war zone. if Rip plinfRhumQS wait msontftr TRUTH IS MIGHTY Portland will now make a fight to get lower rates on grain from the inland empire than Sound points and Astoria. It certainly looks as though she was entitled to this concession. If not why can not the grain growers of the Willamette valley even though they be but twenty miles from Portland demand the railroads carry their grain to Astoria for the same charge as is made for haul ing it to Portland? What right has eastern Oregon that southern Oregon is not entitled to the same? As between Astoria and Sound cities Astoria was indubitably right; but it is at least debatable as to her or the Sound ports right to have the same rates as Portland, and Portland will surely debate it. Actni'i-i ; now mi mi tMiiuilitv with Seattle. Tacoma and Portland so far as rates from the inland empire are; concerned, and it remains to be seen what effect this will have on her trade. The differential formerly between Astoria and Portland, was 10 cents a hundred, which , would be six cents a bushel on wheat. With a water level j haul as against a hard mountain climb for Seattle and Tacoma unless the grain is hauled through Portland and from 73 to 100 miles further than if taken to Astoria, that1 nnint should secure a bic trade. It remains to be seen if, the. railroads are willing to make this extra haul just to favor the Sound cities. )jt j)c Jt )Jc jc sjc j(c jjc i(c ))c fc jfc s(t sc 1 : STATE NEWS V Marshfield Times: Reports reach us almost daily of the hardships -suffered by the stuck in Curry county during the severe weather, nays the C'o'tuille Herald. It is said that two-thirds of all the cattle and sheep in that county are dead as a result of the freezing weather. One man from that county says that it was nlimrst impossible to travel some of the roads with a tenia on account of the dead sheep lying in the road. One ranch lost .1.4(10 sheep and the owner is selling the remaining ones he owns for $1 a head. From all the reports received from the surrounding country we have gut off lucky here in Cous. The Jledfurd Hun indorses the cur rent mouth in the following editorial utterance: "What is so rare us a day in February provided you are fortun ate, enough to live in the Rogue river valley? Throughout the world in gen eral, February is the climatic scape boat, but the records of the weather bureau in .Med ford show it is invar iably a mouth when everyone wants to throw off an overcoat and frolic out of doors." FEATURE NO. 3 MOOSE LODGE ALL STAR VAUDEVILLE SHOW THURSDAY, MARCH I GRAND OPERA HOUSE ... Zti Consolation for flood sufferers, of fered by the Coquille Sentinel: '(( course the big flood has caused a great (leal of loss and much inconvenience to hundreds of people; but there is the same compensation here as in the valley of the Nile. One of the (). A. C. men who wns here some years ago estimated that to apply commercial fertilizers to the valley lauds of espial value to the silt deposited by a flood like this would cost i'- per acre." J" - 1 "The value of Powder River rnllr-y farming land is certainly appreciated.'" says the Baker Democrat, "when 12.). 23 per acre is puid for it by one who has been in close touch with its produc tive; qualities for many years." Weather report in Bend Bulletin of Wednesday: "Rains and chinook winds have taken the snow away very fast while the sua has dried the roads. In certain places, the grass is green. Spring birds have appeared, ami the fishermen have begun to thin" of trout." Indications that other eastern Ore gon towns are going to follow the lead of Pendleton in passing a dance regu lating ordinance, letters, the Kast (ie gouiuti says, have been received by Recorder Fitzgerald from the city councils of Knterpiise and Bend askin'.r for copies of the ordinance. The truth is mighty and must prevail; and if you are out for the fame or kale, just paste that motto inside your hat, and let the people know where you're at. Yes, one may profit by low deceit, by handing bunk to the folks he'll meet, by dishing lies when the lying's good, by selling nutmegs or hams of wood. But when he's rich he will surely find his coin won't buy him a peace ful mind, or gain respect from the mass of men who honestly chase the helpful yen. The truth is ever the one best bet; and the tainted coin that the rascals get, the sharp ers' hoard and the tricksters gold, will bring them sorrow as they grow old. I'd hate to size up mv pile of wealth, and know I got it by lies and stealth, by cheating Thomas and bilk ing Jake, by advertising some rotten fake. Oh, bttter far is the hard-earned dime, than the dollar stained by a scoundrel's crime, than the tainted man with his tainted kale for truth is mighty and must prevail. -A covered from their recent severe illness. Messrs. William and Klmer Westley'. of this place, are engaged in filling 'a large contract for cord wood. Some real estate among Claxtar fruit tracts is changing hands here and busi ness seems to be reviving in all lines. ' The Bert Morrisons drove out from Salem an, I spent Similar with the (i I Xowtnns, of Claxtar, store last Sundae! The Thomas Xewtnns were also enter tained at dinner at the U. I. Xewtous to meet the Morrisons. CHARLIE ROBINSON Charlie Robinson, assistant district , attorney of Multnomah county, with a j reputation established .is beiug one of I the greatest orators in the state. Head i his Lincoln anniversary speech before :the Portland republican club, and who is compelled in every day life in per i forming his duties at the court house to look at the serious side of life. In ithe prosecution, of cases against the law j breakers of society, has cultivated by way of diversion a taste for the ridb-ii- ions not alone for his own amusement, Mnit the amusement of the general pub-Mi.-. i At Portland a theatrical show of the j Ad Club, l.'otary Club, Transportation 'Club, in fart any club without Charlie I present to do his stunts would be like la course dinner, witiiout the desert. Mr. l.'obiuson is a fun maker, a geui I ous who writes his own music, and coin- poses his owa words. He can sing, act, dance, du anything that the profession jal vaudeville artist can do, and if Mr. Robinson ever made it known that he wanted to appear on the professional stage for a livelihood, the booking agents would make him financials of fers that would make the average mind believe h'1 is dreaming. Mr. Kobinson has several splendid acts up his sleeves, but has not yet in dicated which one he will put on here. The committee does not like to impose on good nature yet it is inclined to have Mr. Rnhin-on really put on two acts. It is tiresome and monotonous enough to have the war news of the day ever before us, and when a correspondent begins rewriting the history of the war, telling us all about the campaigns of last year and goes fighting the battles all over again, the great reading public feels that the open season for correspondents and editors who pub lish their secondhand stuff should begin at once and con tinue indefinitely without limit as to size of bag. ''Russians take Mush after a long drive," was a head line in a Portland newspaper Sunday. Not a very satis fying diet in the circumstances wo should say. :;j $ j); i: : :: :f: :c ! AFTER THE GUNMEN IWtland. Ore.. Feb. 21. c i'io none Chinese, alleged gun !l men. were in the city jail today :t as a result of police activities ;c to suppress the tong war. ! Two armed Chinese were ar- re-ted on the street last night. Shortly afterwards three sus Ii picious looking orientjils arrived :) from Seattle and were iauue ' diately throw in jail. ; Certain of legal difficulties. the How I. eong tong has emplov !t ed one ef the most prominent legal firms in the city. The & Hop sings keep a lawyer hired all the time. : QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION Get Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets LADD & BUSH, Bankers Established 18G8 CAPITAL $300,000.00 Transact a General Banking Business Safety Depesit Boxes SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Tlmt Is the jovfnl pry of thousands 8ln"e Tr. Kdwanls imMliicril Olive 'l'aulels, tli imiiKtttute tor calomel. lr. r.dwards, practlclnc physician for t7 vcars ami calomel's oKI-tlme emmiy, discovered the formula for OUva Tllel while ttwtlwr pntleut for chronic, consti pation and torpid livers. rr. rMwanls' Olive Tablets do not con tain culomrl, but A luallnx, soothing vege laiila laxallvii. No irrtpln l tb "keynote" of these lit tle uiar-coHtvil, ollve-coloicd tablets. They cause th bowels and liver to a. I normally. They never force them to unnatural action. H von have a "dark brown mouth" now nnd then a had hrculli a dull, tired feel Inn sick headache torpid liver and arc constipated, you'll llnd nulck. sure and only pleasant results from one or two little Dr. tdwurds' Olive Tablets at bedtime. Thousands take one or two everr nleht just to keep rlKld. Try tlieui, 10c and On per box. All ilruitKlsts. , The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, O Claxtar News (Capital Journal Special Service.) Claxtar. lire.. Feb. 1H. 'Miss Sylvia Jones, of licl'Miis, Ore., was n guest this week of Mrs. ("has. Reed, of Clax tar. Miss Junes is a well-known Ma rion county teacher and has just return ed from the San licgo fair. However, according to the young lady the floods nre much more spectacular in California than the fair could possilily he. Among well-known Salem people who were in the great California flood were Mrs. Kinma Heed, mother of ("litis. Reed, of Claxtar. nnd Mrs. Mary Jones, sis ter of Mr. Chas. Reed, of Claxtar. These two ladies who conducted' an orange and lemon grove were just ready to commence gathering the golden har vest when the great flood's not only har vested the fruit hut the trees also, and in addition to this, ley soil erosion rend ered their valuable orange groves al most valueless. Mrs. Knimn Reed nnd Mrs. Mary Jones baielv escaped with their lives, their bungalow, cuttle, horses, poultry, being completely washed away. A fine cow iielnnciiig to the ladies was rescued after 21 hours half buried alive in the sand. Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Jones were form er Salem people. Both Mr. Feed and Mr. James (who nre since deeensedl formerly owned the Tmperial Furniture store of Salem. Mrs. John Kvans, wife of Or. John Kvans, of Salem, accompanied by her daughter, little Marguerite, are cuejts of Mrs. Kvans' parents, Mr. and Mrs John Westley, of Claxtar. Mrs. V.vans spent her childhood on the farm of her parents here, and has manv close friends here. o whom hei brief visits cive much pleasure. Mr. Roy Westley, who ha lately com pleted a course at the Capital llusine-ss college, of Salem. Is expected home today from a fortnight spent near Rie burg, where he has been settine tin large Coojer orchard in order for t' coming season. The Frank llottselaw family luixe re- Hayesville News (Capital Juurnal Special Service.) Hayesville, Ore.. Feb. I'.K The mar riage of Klleii R. Johnson, of Claxtar and James T. Mitchell, of Dotv. Wa-h ' occurred at the John Petorson'homo, at Hayesville, on Wednesday, February bi at high noon. Rev. A. A.' Winter, of the' Salem Kvanoelical church, officiating. The bride was attractively dressed in dark blue silk with hat to' match After the ceremony, which was at tended by relatives and close personal friends of both, the wedding party ad journed to the bride's home, where a wedding breakfast was in readiness. The brilliant sunshine and spring like weather, added much to the oc casion which was one of general merry making. One hundred neighbors favored the couple with a noisy snfute of welcome PHILIP ROSENTHAL This will introduce T'hilip Rosenthal, we have hejr.l of I'hilip Susu, Philip Wendel Holmes, and ot liter I'hilipses who are celebrates, but none of tnVso world renown genuises have anything over our friend i'hilip Rosenthal. As a composer of popular songs, iie is knowr fiom New York to Oregon, and when Mr. Rosenthal starts to make the piano talk, the uudieuces never want to ce.so calling for encors. Air. Rosenthal is known for his fa mous interpertation of the Hungarian lihapsories of which he is master. Air. Rosenthal appears in one act with Air. Robinson, and produces tha harmony on the piano th.it Mr. Robin son needs to go with his songs. It will be a rare treat to hear Mr. Rosenthal going over the keys of the piano, in playing one of his famous solos. with different partners, who generally appear with him. We .ire delighted to have Air. Kohiuson with us for the big niyht, and the committee can assure its patrons that Mr. Robinson's acts alone will be well worth more than the price of a ticket. on the evening of the wedding day. ; from Doty, Wash., is an uiicle of All's. These 100 well-wishers were regaled Ivan 1). Basey. of Claxtar. and made with pie. cake and loganberry punch, many good friends here during his frc v.hich had been provided in abundance (pient visits to relatives at Claxtar. for the occasion. Many kindly wishes' Air. and Airs. Mitchell have the kind and congratulations were expressed. ! est wishes of their many neighbors here Mrs. Mitchell is well and favorably . and at Albany, known here, where sne has lived for' The Mitchells will make their home several years. Air. Mitchell, who comes on their farm at Claxtar. I'; Before your present supply is gone 1 ; stop in and get your next can of n Qr.!yan's S perfect I ! Prepared by a Doctor of Dental Surgery j Send 2c stamp today for a generous trial package to jj !- 1 I. W. Lyon & Sons, Inc., n W. 27tli St, N. Y. City 1 . -,-vJ The Minute Hand Marks the Time it takes you to any city in the Pacific States by Bell "Long Distance" Service. 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