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Editorial Page of "The Capital Journal" Tlin.'SlUV KVKMMi. March i. l'.M'!. CHARLES H. FldHEB, Editor and Manager. l'CBI.ISHKO KVKKY KVKN1XO KXCKl'T SIWDAY, SAl.KM. OKLGOX, HY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. L. S. BARNES, l'residont (HAS. If. FISHER, Yico-l'residcnt JUl!. C. ANDIiKSHN. See. Mini Tro:is. SCBSCIUI'TIO.V KATES Duilv liv carrier, per your 4!:"-" I'1'1' month. Daily by mail, per year "A0 l'cr month. FILL LEASED WIlfE TLI.LGUAl'tl HEPOItT EAST EI!X I ( E I ' I i E s I : X T A T I V I : S Now York ( hii-auo Vard-Lewi.s-Williams Special Agency II irry K. Fisher Co. Tribune Building '' X. Dearborn St. The Capital Ji'ii rnal carrier Imysi are instructed to put the papers on tho porch. If tho carrier docs not do this, misses you, or neglects getting the paper to you on time, kindly phone the circulation nm nagor. as this is the only way we can determine whether or not the carriers ure following instructions. I'hone Main SI. SIGNS ALL POINT TO HUGHES As the time for the convention to nominate a presi dential candidate draws near the republicans who keep in touch with the siauation see but two possible candi dates: first Hughes and next Roosevelt. It is pointed out that Justice Hughes has never said he would not accept the nomination if tendered him, but has only stated that he was not a candidate. It is fair to presume from this that he will accept the nomination if tendered him, al though he will not make any effort to gain it. Indeed it is hardly conceivable that any man would turn down a nomination for the place if tendered him by his party unsought by him. It would be exaggerated egotism so to do. Mr. Roosevelt has had some of the sharper edges of his vanity somewhat sand papered, one pretty thorough treatment being given him at the election four years ago, and is much smoother therefrom. He wants the nomin ation but realizes that he must have the support of the party he betrayed in order to win. He is somewhat skeptical about getting this, and he has reason to be. It is probable the talk of Roosevelt is mostly for the purpose of mollifying his former supporters and drawing them back into the fold; and that in the final show down he will get but little backing from the old guardv There are many who will never forgive his bolting and thus beating his party, and they are numerous enough to beat him if he should run. If he does not know this the leaders in the old party do and will not deliberately commit political hari-kari at the Chicago convention. For this reason it seems reasonably certain that the next republican nominee for the presidency will bo Hughes. Either that or a dark horse, already possibly agreed upon among the leaders, and who will be sprung at the psychological moment. This would solve the problem for the party, but what effect would it have on Roosevelt? The convention now being held in Salem to discuss rural credits and irrigation will be wise if it turns down the proposition to bond the state for irrigation purposes. This proposal to hitch irrigation and rural credits to gether is a scheme of certain Portland capitalists to re claim their desert land holdings at the expense of all the people, lacking the nerve as they do to invest their own money in the project. As State Treasurer Kay has ex plained in public addresses in several occasions recently, Oregon already has a large acreage of irrigated land for which there is no market. WHY NOT BUILD NEW STATION? Times are improving, business is getting better every where, and the railroads are receiving their full share of the new, and we all hope permanent, prosperity of the country. This being the case why would it not be in order for the Southern Pacific Company to build that long promised depot in Salem? That would tend to show the railroad's faith in the revival of business, and would inspire con fidence among other interests, spreading the contagion of improvement and investment. Salem ought to have a new railroad station that proposition need not be argued. And the city has waited long and patiently, accepting the promises of the rail road officials and making little complaint and no trouble over it. Wouldn't it be the right thing now for the Southern Pacific Company, in appreciation of the patient spirit of the people of Salem, to build that depot this year, thus assisting the return of confidence and prosperity to the Capital City. The unique distinction of being the only capital city in the United States without a railroad station is one that our people are growing somewhat tired of. THEY REFUSEWEAT. At periods in most childrens' Kves they fail to relish their meals and refuse to eat even the delicacies prepared to tempt their appetites. They lack am bition, and growth seems impeded, which causes anxiety and worry. . To compel Jhem to eat is a grave mistake, because nutrition is impaired. Healthful exercise in fresh air and sun shine is important, but equally import ant is a spoonful of Scott's Emulsion three times a day to feed the tissues and furnish food-energy to improve their blood, aid nutrition and sharpen their appetites. The highly concentrated medicinal food in Scott's Emulsion supplies thej very elements children need to build up their strength. They relish Scott's it U free from alcohol Soutt bowne. Bloomfield. N. I.' 1S-H Reports from all sections of both the Atlantic and Pa cific coast show there never was such an era of ship building in this country as that now in full swing. The scarcity of ships, and the exorbitant charges for ocean freights has suddenly given the ship building business a boost and it is possible that private capital will solve the problem of ocean carriers and relieve our good old Uncle Sam of worry on that account. Time was when the American clippers were seen on every sea and when they outclassed and outfooted all other vessels. It is possible also that the renaissance of the sailing ship is at hand. Life is not one glad sweet song for the Eastern mil lionaires, in fact their condition is far from being a hap py or pleasant one. The I. W. W. gang has been sending them threatening letters and the whole lot of them are living in constant terror of their lives. When a man gets so much money he has to travel around armor plated and with armed guards constantly at his heels he had better give his wealth away and enjoy some of the comforts and luxuries pertaining to poverty. An editorial paragraph in Wednesday's Oregonian says: "War does not stop royal matings. The crown prince of Bulgaria is scheduled to marry a Hapsburg princess, regardless of what the future may bring." But isn't that the way everybody marries? The ruined farms of northern France may be relocated as mining ground after the war is over. The pickings of iron and lead should be first class around where the trenches were, and at Verdun. E IN 1916 REVIEWED BY THE STATEENGINEER John H. Lewis Makes Report to Advisory Board On Highway Conditions Always Watch This Ad" "Changes Often Strictly correct weight, square deal and highest prices for all kinds of junk, metal, rubber, hides and furs. I pay per pound for old rigs. Big stock of all sizes second hand incubators. Ail kinds corrugated iron for both roofs and buildings. Roofing paper and second hand linoleum. T i I H. Steinback Junk Co. : t 1 I The House of Half a Million Bargains. X 302 North Commercial St. Faone 808 j j If all the fires and explosions. in munitions plants in this country are due to fire bugs and bomb plotters, the criminals are certainly a clever lot, for so far none of them have been apprehended. There is a proposition pending in Lane county to issue $700,000 of bonds for the hard surfacing of roads. It ought to be defeated because Lane has been making ex cellent progress in the building of good roads without resorting to bonding for several years past. Five years more of the same kind of work would give them an ex cellent system of county roads without a big indebtedness to pay interest on. Big bond issues are becoming more and more unpopular with the voters as they well deserve to be. Politics "cuts some ice" in all propositions. Even the National Congress of Mothers is having a row over the division of the offices. The Oregon branch is in open revolt. Mr. Taft says he isn't a candidate for president this year. About the same condition he was in during 1912, except that then he thought he was a candidate. A German fleet of 20 battleships passed Ymuiden on the west coast of Holland yesterday. You are urgently requested not to tell anyone about it. Strange isn't' it that persons who are adepts at passing worthless checks all develop cases of insanity with the aid of their attorneys when caught and brought to trial. Insanity is a great blessing to the captured criminal, as its stages can be so nicely regulated bv experts, that when the trial is ended in an acquittal oniy the remembrance of the affliction remains, and this not long. Some office holders look upon a public office as a private snap; while others apparently consider it a family affair. . i That California case in which Rev. Madison Slaughter is on trial for misconduct with Gertrude Lamson, a lo year old school girl, presents some peculiar features. The girl's parents side with the minister ami sit by his side in the court room. It is expected the mother will be called upon to testify the girl is subnormal. This condi tion seems to be a family affliction. DlihRhuniGs 1 Walt Mason 1 PC' .1 The desire for publicity is more powerful in its appeal to most congressmen than a little thing like patriotism. LADD & BUSH,: Bankers Established ISfiS CAPITAL $300,000.00 Transact a General Banking Business Safety Deposit Boxes SAVINGS DEPARTMENT HIGH FLOWN POETRY. J Could I but swat J. Milton's lyre, with all of Milton's vim, I would not waste poetic fire on things embalmed by him. We all agree that he was great, a nobly gifted scout; great thoughts were sizzling 'neath his pate, until his hair fell out. We gaze upon his pictured head, admire his bulging brow, and say we're sorry he is dead but no one reads him now. His poems are a punishment, imparting doleful ache to any busy modern gent who has his way to make. He has a large, imposing name, and it has come to stay; and in Old England's hall of fame he puts up lots of hay; but who would read his long-drawn screeds, without a quip or jest, of dreary gods whose tiresome deeds were pipe dreams at their best? This life's too short for endless pomes that don't lead anywhere, ground out by bards with lofty domes and birds' nests in their hair. Had I J. Milton's gift of song, I'd spring some harmless mirth, embalming topics, all day long, for people now on earth. r-' "- ,;- .XZ. r v, State L'ngineer John K. Lewis yes terday submitted his report to the state highway commission ami to the ndvis orv boar convering the work done from February 1 to .March 0 of this ! year: During this period, the state engineer! advised with the county courts of j Washington, Crook, l.ane. Douglas anil j Josephine counties with reference tin the work to be performed by state i forces this season. By the time state funds are availalde in May, it is be lieved definite arrangements will be completed for all It' Hi work. In compliance with a previous order) of the commission, the question as to whether the location from state road pass through (ilendale. or the short cut. should lie adopted as the state highway was submitted to the advisory board for decision. This was by letter ballot owing to .Mr. Benson's absence from the state. The decision was unanimous in 'f:ivnr of the slinrt flit miiiiss Ton creek, which leaves Gleiulalc about two miles off the main highway. This fay require some modification) of the orders allotting .f lMHiO to Doug-1 las county and .f'T.uon to Josephine conn- j tv. The monev was to be expended in the elimination of the grade on the di vide between these two counties. No state monev can be expended on the road from stage road pass to (ilen-j dale, aiol the combined appropriation for the two counties of .-o.(ilMi will not build the short cut which is estimated to cost ikiil.noo including the bridge. The suggestion was made by the coun ty courts that the upper portion of this line be built, connecting Into the old road before crossing the creek, thus leaving the balance of the road includ ing bridge, for the future. We find that availalde funds will not construct the road to any point where a tempo rary connection on reasonable grade, can be made to the old load. I'nless some provision can therefore be made for financial; the balance of this road in the near future, it docs not seem advisable to construct a part i of the road when it cannot be made use cf for an indefinite period if at all. During February letters were written, ,".0 packages sent out, and o checks written by the office force, also 71 coiicliers were prepared, office requisitions received, and 11 purchase orders mailed out. All old vouchers and accounts from tiie beginning of opeiations of the department have been gone over, segregated by counties and roads, and permanently filed for refer ence. 1 The bridge department li :i - been ac tively engaged in the di-ign of the in- Tereotinty bridge at Sulotn. Borings for foundations have been completed by this department at the expense of the county, Contract founs and specifica tions for three bridges in t'olumbia county and two in Yamhill county were completed. Accompanied by Judge ("lark, of Col umbia county, and .iesr. Eddy and I'eters, of the state force, the work on Kaiuicr Hill was reclassified and a final estimate of the work done was made the stun, lifer -i 'tnerksmi company, amount tvi. .Messrs. I'eters ami Scott have been in the office for some time finishing the surveys heretofore undertaken in Douglas county. ' As most of tiie field forces ure non ill Salem, a conference of the principal men was had for the purpose of stand ardizing the field and office practice of the department, and revising specif ications so as to prevent litigation in settling with contractors in the future. The county court of Coos county wired for assistance in selecting the j roads for improvement with the pro I (toned bond issue, nnd Mr. Cniititie was I assigned to this work. This work was authorised by resolution of the commis sion. i Vouchers for the month ure herewith i presented for approval and the fiuau ! eial report is attached. Iicspcctf ulh- submitted, JOHN" II. I.KWTS. ' state F.ugmeer. i Salem. Ore.. March 7. liUi',. the question, "Resolved, That the pow er to daclare war should be vested in the people." Speakers on the affirm ative were W. K. Baker. Madison Nich ols. C .F. Johnston. Negative, John Clark. Alta Matten nnd John Zak. Some of the speakers were war-like but most of them seemed to be peaceable. The decision of the judges was four for the negative and one for the affirmative. Harlan Hoffman as Wulraba the Mystic did several stunts, reading handwriting through a tin box. engraving cards, etc. A decided novelty in connection with the mystic stunt was (Tie exhibition of a seti of (ieissler tubes. These tubes were worked with un induction coil. Some of them were made in fantastic forms and glowed with nianv colored lights. George Matten had n rear end col lision with another buggy while driving home from Literary last Friday even ing. His mother and sister were in the buggy which was overturned, but all escaped serious injury. Mr. ('. F. Johnston ,iss rented a farm in Fi'uitland and will move there in the near fntt.ro. The Bethel Literary society has just purchased a 400 candle power gas lan tern for the school house. Now there will be pltuty of light on the subject. Tho debate next Friday evening will be given by pupils of the Bethel school. There is a move on foot to organize an orchestra at Bethel. Several par ties met at the school house Sunday night and spent the evening doing their best to make a noise like music. Other meetings are planned for the future. Miss Ida S. Baker made a trip to Sc lem yesterday for the first time in near ly six months. She report many im provements in the Cherry City. Mrs. Baker sold n veal Friday. D weighed UP pounds dressed tit six weeks. Mr. Clark sold a veal Saturday. C. F. Johnston has purchased a team and a cow-. He is about to begin farm ing again. The Directors of the Big Four Tele phone company, in a meeting hold over the telephone, have decided not to ad mit any new members to the company for the present. This action is said to be final. There is now very little pros pect of ever increasing the membership of the companv. CREAM FOR CATARRH ' OPENS UP NOSTRILS Tells How To Get Quick Relief from Head-Colds. It's Splendid ! in one minute your clogged uostriij I will open, the air passages of your head I will clear and you can breathe freely. J No more hawking, snuffling, blowing, ; headache, dryness. No struggling for ! breath at night; your cold or catarrh j will be gone. Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream , Balm from your druggist now. Apply a little of this fragrant, nutiseptie, healing cream in your nostrils. It pen i etrates through every air passage of the j head, soothes the inflamed or swollen ' mucous membrane and relief conies in i stantly. I It's just fine. Don't stay stuf fed-up I with a cold or nasty catarrh Relief comes so quickly. ! Are Held In Connection ! With Seattle Blackmail i San Francisco, Mar. il. Held pend. ing arrival of officers from Seattle, j Lillian l'eterson and Dottie Coots oe. copied cells in tho city prison today. iThey were arrested in connection with , an alleged plot to blackmail wealthy i northwestern lumbermen. I -Mrs. Isabel Ylayburg. also a snspr-t I in that case, was arrested recently in j Los Angeles. Both women taken inti i custody here protested their innocencn. ) They said they had no knowledge what j ever of any blackmail scheme, nnd de j dared their acquaintance with .Ml . ! Claylmrg was slight. of Hearing Postponed. Los Angeles, Cnl Mar. P. The h ing of the writ of habeas Conors Mrs. Isabel Clayburg, alleged Seattle "badger game" girl, is again post per. ed today. Superior Judge Willis at the request of .Mrs. Clayburg 's attorneys, who are awaiting information on sec. Hons of the Washington criminal coda set th hearing for next Tuosdav. Those "warning" advocates in con gress should be reminded that no Americans are going abroad except for adequate reasons. I Because there was no attempt at a j real estate holdup w hen a site waa ' sought for n new sugar factory there, : Grants l'ass is en joying a hcalthv real j estate boom. There is a moral.' Won. ' dor whether it applies to Portland? Tt t 1 -., 1 1 I Bethel News 'Capital Journal Special service. Bethel, tire.. Mar. n. The meeting of the Literary society laf Friday eveninij was well attended in spite of the un favorable weather. The debate was on A Leading Food Expert stood before the big battery of milling machines in the Grape-Nuts factories at Battle Creek, Mich., and after inspecting both the wheat and flour said to the miller: "That's selected wheat, and no 'patent fllour' stunt, either. That wheat comes out of the rolls as honest and unrefined as it went in. Where did you ever make flour before that retained the true mineral content of the grain?" And the wise miller replied: "I have worked in a good many mills, and I am no youngster, but let me tell you, I never made whole wheat flour like that until I came with this company." The truth is, white flour is wofully lacking in cer tain essential mineral elements which are thrown out in the milling to make flour white and prettv, and its use frequently results in impaired health and activity. The famous pure food, Grape-Nuts is made of honest whole wheat and malted barley; and supplies in splendid proportion all the brain- and nerve-making, bone- and muscle-building elements of the field grains, including their mineral elements. Rich, nut-like flavour, ease of serving, and quick digestibility have made Grape-Nuts a household word the country over. " There's a Reason" for Grape-Nuts Sold by Grocers everywhere.