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Editorial Page of "The Capital Journal" SATtRDAY EVENING, A UK ust 2(1, 1H10. CHARLES H FISHES, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY, SALEM, OREGON, BY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. fc. a. BARNES, CHAS. H. FISHER, DORA C. ANDRESEN, President Vice-President See. and Treas. SUBSCRIPTION BATES Pally by tarrier, per year 3 00 Per month Kily by mU, pryear : 3.00 Per month FULL LEASED WIRE EASTERN REPRESENTATIVES New Tork,"Wara-Lewin-Williams Special Agency, Tribune Building Chieago, W. H. Stockwel 1, People's Oaa Building. The Capital Journal carrier boys are instructed to jut the papers on the orsa If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or leglects gettitng the mow' to you on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as this is the only WY we eau determine whether or not the carriers are following instructions. Paon Main 81 before 7:30 o'clock an d a paper will be sent you by special SBsasenfer if the carrier has missed you. MORALIZING The University of Pennsylvania law school has taken a step quite unusual in the annals of educational institu tions. Beginning this year, no student will be given a diploma unless his moral character is approved by the Colleges have occasionally expelled students or refused to permit them to graduate because of breaches of uni versity discipline. This, however, is not a question of the laws of the university itself, but a question of individual character and morals in general. One of the objects of the new rule, it is said, is the desire to prevent men of immoral character from serving at the bar. If the move is followed by other institutions, it is hoped it will result in a marked improvement in the quality of lawyers com ing into the profession. Exactly how the rule is to be enforced isn't quite clear. It is not so easy as it sounds to draw the line between the man who is moral and the man who is not. But it is likely the presence of the law on the books of the university will serve as a check upon the careless and unconsidered acts which often lead to serious "scrapes" and that the morale of he student body will be strengthened by it. It is a radical innovation from any point of view. The requirements for diplomas in the past have been purely intellectual. The idea that a man is not fit to practice law without having a high moral standard of life, no matter what the course of study he has completed, involves an important change in the attitude of universities toward society. As a matter of fact, the graduate of the past usually did have the high moral standard. From now on, at this school at least, he must have it or he'll get no diploma. , , If the law becomes an active force instead of a dead letter, the University of Pennsylvania Law Department will probably find that instead of having made a simple rule to lessen the number of student scrapes, it has started a revolutionary movement in educational policies. The Hon. T. T. Geer is developing into a genuine hum orist. In a recent communication to the Oregonian among other things he said: "And Mr. Roosevelt him self appearing as a republican before the Republican Na tional convention, finding that the people themselves had demanded Mr. Hughes, did what his better judgment sug gested, and accepted the result." Mr. Roosevelt did not appear before the Republican convention as a republican or in any other way except as the leader of a party which he tried to impress upon the republicans, held the balance of power, and without which they could not hope to elect their candidate no matter who that candidate was. He offered himself as a sacrifice upon the altar of republican ism, being willing to lead them to victory despite the many shortcomings he had pointed out that they pos sessed. Mr. Roosevelt accepted the result just as a man sentenced to be hanged does, because he had to. And by the way he is just about as dead as the last named personage. The Deutschland with her precious cargo of nickel and rubber, so sorely needed, has reached. Germany in safety. Perhaps we shall now hear less from German sumpathiz ers who have claimed we are not neutral because we have sold war munitions to the entente allies, for all the Cen- tral Empires have to do to get munitions or anything else, is to send the Deutschland or another vessel of her type over here and ggt them. It was a square test of Amer ican neutrality and even the German papers are now praising the attitude of this government, thus virtually acknowledging their errors of judgment in the past. The country is little interested in what Hughes would have done in the Mexican situation. The question is what r? II Vio fin with it ?f plpptpH nvpsidtnt the future, not the past, is what the country is facing, and Mr. Hughes would be listened to attentively if he would clearly outline the course he intends to pursue toward our southern neighbor in the event of election. LADD & BUSH, Bankers Established 1S63 CAPITAL Transact a General Banking Business Safety Deposit Boxes . SAVINGS DEPARTMENT .45c .35c TELEGRAPH REPORT THE LAWYERS $500,000.00 MEN WHO WON'T WORK There were 200 men in a New York City one day a iew weeks ago. The army of ficials decided to make a test line was justified. They offered all the men jobs. They ottered them in good faith men. And only five ot the men accepted. That settled the matter. Orders were immediately is sued to abolish the breadline. There is in this incident much cause for reflection con cerning the whole scope of this test seems to corroborate conclusions at which "organized charity" arrived long ago; that sentiment should have small place in charitable work, that indis criminate giving is bad and that most of our charity un dermines the independence of the recipients and tends to make them parasites on society. The purpose of true charity is, wherever possible, to restore the unfortunate person to self-respecting inde pendence. Bread lines and soup kitchens undoubtedly have their place. There are times when it is inhuman to ask questions and make terms when men and women and children are hungry and cold through no fault of their own, and the only thing to do is to feed and clothe them. But it is questionable whether, in the long run, even such institutions do more good than harm. Most of the Salvation army breadline probably re fused the jobs because they believed they could keep right on getting food there without working for it. Some, of course, were unable to do a day's work. Perhaps few of them were really sturdy. But nearly all could do some thing to earn their living. And true charity would from the first provide work fitted to their capacity, aiming to develop their physical and moral strength until they ceased being public charges and were on the road to manhood again. That is a great celebration they are having down at Marshfield and North Bend this week and the event is well worth celebrating. The greatest railroad project undertaken in the state for a decade has been completed at a cost of $11,000,000, and the most important port on the coast has been provided with railroad facilities which it should have had thirty years ago. The enormous resources yet undeveloped, the wide areas of territory yet 'open for settlement, the commercial relations with the interior yet unpromoted will make the Coos Bay cities important factors in the future development of the state. Some of those railroad managers expressed them selves as wanting a strike. They are likely to get it and furthermore will find that the public sympathy is with the employes who have agreed to settle in accordance with the president's proposal. The railroads have fooled the public and run rough-shod over everybody so long that one of these days they will get what is coming to them government ownership. When the railroad barons can't rule the country they want to wreck it. The law authorizing the establishment of federal rural credit banks has not yet been put into effect. The secre tary of the treasury has announced publicly that it will take at least six months to get the requisite organization perfected. Meanwhile all kinds of "get, rich quick" schemes are likely to be started. The people should not invest in any of them on the promises of loans later until they have made full investigations, in which the news papers will be glad to co-operate. What is the difference if luxuries like flour, sugar and meat are going sky-high when the necessities of life, gasoline and other auto accessories, show no inclination to soar out of reach of the toiling masses? Being mayor of Turner is about the most strenuous job we know of in these parts unless it is being superin tendent of the Oregon penitentiary. RipplMRhuniGS THE SILVER LINING To one who's constituted right, some solace always is in sight, whatever troubles life may bring; he'll find ex cuse to smile and sing. Jim Wilkins had a patch of beans and artichokes and other greens, the finest in the countryside; m it he took an honest pride. One night Si Pennypacker's cow, which has a low, retreating brow, went bulging into Wilkins' yard, when no night watchman was on guard. At dawn, when Jimuel arose, and through the window pushed his nose, to gaze upon his garden sass, he found but ruin there, alas! I thought to hear him rant and swear, and see him paw and tear his hair, but he sur veyed with manful grin, the wreckage that the place was in. "How thankful I should be," said he; "she didn't eat my cherry tree ! She spared the clothes line and the pump; why should I have a doleful dump? I'm thankful, too, 'twas but a cow; if it had been a wart hog, now, or if some big rhinoceros had come and put this stunt across, there'd not be any landscape here, so watch me smile from ear to ear." I put him in a padded cell, where he is doing very well. Salvation army breadline in and see whether the bread they had 300 jobs for 200 public charity. The result of New Revolutionary Party In Mexico El Paso, Texas, 'Aug. 2fi. Assailing the Tinted .States for its policy of dallying with both Villa anil (arranza ami finally recognizing one, which has been a failure, the new revolutionary party, the "Legalistas" toilay issued a call for a convention to be held eith er in New York or Havana. In a booklet distributed among Mex icans here bearing the signatures of Manuel Calero, former Mexican am bassador to the United States; Ricnrdo Molina, a wealthy sisal planter of Yu catan and other prominent Mexicans the new political coalition sets forth its program. This group of prominent Mexicans is in New York arranging fi nancial backing. The de facto government took first official notice of the new party today when General Gonzales, commanding nt .luarez, issued a statement. declaring them traitors. The typhus plague lias broken out in Aguns Calientes, according to a letter received here. Nearly a hundred are dying daily, the letter says and under takers are dumping bodies in shallow trenches. DEATH OF ROBERT L. STEWART Robert L. Stewart died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert Byers, east of Woodburn, at 5 o'clock Monday morning, aged 73 years. Deceased was a native of Ohio and was born November 7, 1843. He lived in Nebraska for a number of years and enme to Woodburn about seven years ago. He had recently been buck to Ne braska on a visit, returning to Wood burn a few weeks ago. He was married to Miss Martha J. Sims, November 25, 1809. Mrs. Stewart passed away May 14, 1N87. To this union were born four children: John Stewart, of Lewiston, Neb.; Mrs. KUa Hand, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Dora Young, of Lewiston, Neb.; and Airs. Bert Byers, of Wood hum, Ore. These with "nine eraudehil- dren still survive. He had been a suc cessful man and was esteemed bv all who knew him. The funeral was Tuesday a'fternoon, services being held at the hoivse at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. S. Mochel, of Gervnis, officiating. Interment was at Belle Passi. Woodburn Independent. .. Buna . . . . K wzei etaoiu un un un OREGON PIONEER DIES Wednesday last, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Matilda Grier, iu this city, occurred the death of James K. Gist, aged 83 years, Mr. Gist had been in a feeble con dition the past few years, carefully looked atter by his daughter and fam ily. He was an Oregon nioneer. comine here in 1852, and was a man well liked by those who knew him. He was born iu Maniteau county, Missouri, in 1S;S3, and coming to this country in 1X52, settled near Silveitou. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Stan ton in 1S58. She died in Hill. Besides his daughter, Mrs. Grier, he leaves a brother, who resides in Latham, Mo. The funeral was held at the home at 10 o'clock, Friday, the 18th, conducted by Rev, R. L. Putnam, and the body was laid to, rest in the Campbell ceme tery. Staytoti Standard. DEATH OF DR. MARTIN GIEST Dr. Martin Giesy, an Oregon pio neer of 1855, died at Aurora Monday, aged S3 years. He settled in Aurora in 18."(i and was the colour doctur and druggist. He retired from prac tice 20 years ago. Dr. Giesv had a wide acquaintance, was a man of up right character and wag esteemed by all. He was for manr rears the onlv democrat in Aurora. There survive him a widow, two sons and a daugh ter, Dr. B. F. Giesy of Aurora. Grorer Giesy. who was on the border with the Third infantry band and did not nrrive in time for the funeral, and Mrs. Eugene Moshberger of Woodburn. Dr. Giesy was a member of the Masonic lodge. Hie funeral wns held resterdnv aft ernoon and was largely attended. Inter ment was at Aurora. Woodhum Inde pendent. A. MILDRED WAITS CHAPTER V. On their return from Europe, Clifford had settled Mildred in a pretty home of her own, sent for old Maudy, who had been her nurse; and for a time she was happy. But now, Clifford seemed to think his responsibility ended. His business, his clubs, took up all his time. Things were going badly for Mildred's future happiness. Clifford s temper was uncertain, and he often yielded to paroxysms of anger, wiien unpleasant scenes occurred be tween them, which from one cause and another were becoming frequent. Mandy Is Not Liked. Clifford soon took an intense dis like to Mandy, the old nurse, w hich was an added sorrow to Mildred, who did her best to keep the old colored wo man out of the way; fearing her hus band would 'make good his threat of sending her back South. Mildred now tried harder than ever to control herself, but her health was very delicate, and it was extremely difficult not to give way to her feci iugs. A few days after the last unideasant episode, when she had insisted upon Mandy going to bed. as she had com plained of a "misery in her back," she had another bitter experience. fce baa felt safe in sendine Mandv to bed, as Clifford when he left in the The Nation's Favorite Butter Nut There Is Always Watch This Strictly correct weight, square deal and highest price for til kinds e4 junk, metal, rubber, hide and far. I pay 2e per pound for old nft. Big itock of all sizes second hind Incubators. All kinds eorrifatea iron for both roofs and building. Hoofing paper and second land linoleum. H. Steinback Junk;Co. The House of Half a Million Bargains. f 101 North Commercial tt DEATH OF J. A. DODGE Monday night, August 21, a few minutes before 12 o'clock, J. A. Dodge fell asleep, thus bringing to a close a life in many ways devoted to helpful ness. Mr. Dodge had been failing for several months and although he knew it he was cheerful down to the last day. While walking about the house Sunday noon with the assistance of Mrs. Dodge, his steps became very feeble and turn ing to her said. "I'm dying," and swooned, remainiug practically iu an unconscious state until death came Mon day night. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. Acheson, interment in the Hub bard cemetery. The funeral was large ly attended, many coming from Wood bum, "the Encampment I. O. O. F., join ing the Hubbard orders. Beautiful flor al pieces and bouquets were iu profu sion. Hubbard Enterprise. BUYS SILVERTON GARAGE A business deal of considerable im portance was consummated in this city Tuesday, when Eastman Bros., sold their automobile and bicycle business to W. F. Pennington, of Staytou. The new owner will occupy the pre sent quarters of the business and will be here to take full charge in a few days. In his travels through the state Mr. Pennington almost overlooked Silver ton but before he located permanently decided to see our town. This was all that was necessary, for one look con vinced him that there was where he wanted to be. Appeal. MRS. SUSAN M. BUCHANAN DIES Last Saturday evening at 7:30 at her home in Portland, occurred the death of Mrs. Susan M. .Buchanan, formerly of Hubbard. The summons fame sud denly. She was expecting members of her family to call in a few minutes with an auto to go out riding nnd was dressed for the ride when death came, she had not been well for the past month but her ailmeut was not con sidered nt all serious. Hubbard Enterprise. A tW rik&JriL y iky it- vjQtie Phelps THROUGH AN UNHAPPY EVENING morning had said to hef: "I will come home early tonight, Mil dred, and if you feel well enough we will take a walk after dinner." All day she was happier than for some time. She said wistfully to Man dy: "Perhaps when my baby comes he will be different." Long before the dinner hour she drew her chair to the window to watch for him. She had put on a dress he once had chanced to admire, and in which she looked very dainty and sweet. She had personally attended to all the little details of the dinner, trring to have ererything just as Clifford liked it. It took so little to upset him he was so impatient; and the most trifling incident, if it were displeasing to him, would call forth an outbuhst of tem per. It seemed to Mildred that time had never passed so slowly as while she watched and waited that lovely Mav af ternoon. The dinner hour came " and passed. Still Clifford did not come. She had not moved, save to turn her head for a moment when the maid -spoke to her; and she wearily replied to her ques tion; n "Keep the dinner hot a little long er. Katie. Something has detained Mr. Hamomnd." All the brightness had gone from her face, her hps quivered, her eyes were No Better Ad "Changes Often tHttMfMttMtttmmMtttMIH Pii Ml ft TABLOIDS I Oakland. Cnl. When three youths, convicted of burglary, were sentenced to Folsom prison, they asked to ba sent to San Quentin because the edu cational courses offered at tlie latter prison are better. Request was grant ed. . Oakland, Cat. Octogenarians should avoid playing Romeo, according to George Schmidt, age 82, who asks a di vorce from his blushing bride of 65, whom he married last November. Pay Roll After War Issue of Campaign Chicago, Aug. 2ij "The pay xoll after the war is the real issue of this campaign. The people are more inter ested in industrial preparedness against invasion of foreign merchandise after the war than they are on any other sub ject, " said ex-governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa, on his arrival here today for a conference with western republican campaign member Alvin T. Hert of Kentucky. Shaw declared he has just completed a tour of nine states and that he found a great sentiment for Hughes. Others who reported to Hert today with encouraging republican news wero congressman Albert Johnson, Tneorea, Wash., and W. E. Humphrey of Seattle "Hughes will carry Washington by 100,000 majority," sai.l Johnson. ORDER FOR ALLIES Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 2 ILL. Kit tridge president of the Peerless Motor and Truck company announced today that he has closed a contract for the manufacture of a huge order of motor trucks for the allies. While he refused to state the monetary value of the con tract, it was learned from authoritative. sources that it js $10,000,000. heavy with tears. But she resolutely forced them back. Clifford must not sea her crying should he happen to come. She sighed deeply as she thought how happily she had planned, and how all was spoiled. Hour after hour she sat there. When the kind-hearted maid came and begged her to eat something, she sent he away. "I can't eat. Have rour dinner. Katie, and then go to bed." The VlgiL Eleven o'clock came, 12, then 1; and the striking of the clock in the still ness sounded so loud as it told her tha hour, thftf if eartla.-l 1.. -.1 el. menced to feel afraid. She, who had never known what fear was. "Oh, I wish I hadn't sent Mandy to bed! " she moaned, yet she would not disturb the old woman. Mandy was her only confidante. Bat she had not tried to keep her unhappi ness from her nurse she could not. had! she attempted, it. Mandy had never been separated from her save while ehe was on her wedding trip; and Mildred had always flown to her with all her troubles, so now Mandy knew of her unhappiness and her old heart nearly broke as she watched her young mis tress grieve. "I must call her, I must!" she said aloud, but feared to leave her chair. (Monday The crisis.)