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Editorial Page of "The Capital Journal" WEDXEfcPAY i. r.XIXli. llecptnhcr I !'r, CHAR I. BP H FT8HEB Editor ina Minar PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY, SALEM, OREGON, BY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. L. 8. BARNES, CUAS. H. FISHER. President. Vice-President. SUBSCRIPTION BATES Fatly by eirrier, per rear 5.00 Per month Dally by mail, per year 3.00 Per month FULL LEASED WIRE TELEGRAPH REPORT EASTERN REPR ES B N TATI V ES New York, Ward Lewis Williams Special Agency, Tribune Building Chicago, W. H. Stockwell, People's Gas Building The Capital Journal carrier boys are instructed to put the papers on the pureh. If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or neglects getting the peper to you on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as this is the only way we can determine whether or not the curriers are following instructions. Phone Main 81 before 7:30 o'clock and a paper will be sent you by special messenger if the carrier has missed you. THE JAPANESE BUGABOO Now conies Congressman Miller and sees a great buga boo across the Pacific. He asserts that there are Japan ese secret societies in this country educating their chil dren to realize that their destiny is to conquer the United States. Hobson was obsessed the same way, but he got licked so badly when he ran for senator that he forgot the fear of the intangible in the substantial dose he received of things that were real. If Japan has any designs on the American continent she would not undertake to reach results by a direct conflict with the United States but would try to reach her objects through colonization of some of the Latin-American countries. It is claimed by some that she is doing this now; but this scare is probably caused by the fact that a few Japanese are locating in those countries just as they are in this. Japan may have ambition to conquer more territory, probably has, but her line of acquisition lies nearer home. In China she has a vast field, and some day may dominate that coun try. It depends on whether the great Chinese country ever gets awake to its power and strength, and learns how to utilize them. With her four hundred millions of people she would be a menace to the world should she ever become modern ized, but it is not likely she will do this without outside direction. This direction may come from Japan, and if that country once gets China under control then indeed would the Yellow peril become real. Then there might be danger from Japan, but this is doubtful. Nations' are realizing more and more the necessity of there being other governments than their own. They re quire neighbors just as individuals do. They must have others to deal with to trade products with just as in dividuals must have. :, Besides this the world is having a demonstration ot the utter foolishness of war. For two years and a half practically all the countries of Europe have been at each others throats, and only yesterday after the sacrifice of millions of lives and the creating of national debts under which generations yet unborn will stagger and toil, a proposition was made by one side that the war end and that conditions be restored to what they were when the war commenced. The race is no longer to the swift or the battle to the strong. War has become a matter of mechanical skill, of chemical knowledge, of applied science instead of superior numbers, physical strength or moral bravery. In the light of this example neither Japan nor any other nation will soon put her existence and that of her people to the hazard of war. Japan as well as other na tions would rather have our trade than- our territory. Her destiny, and the world's, lies along the lines of peace. The contest for the speakership of the house at the coming session of the legislature seems to have settled down to a race between the Eastern Oregon candidate and the one from Lane. Both are highly spoken of and this being the case there is no cause for worry by other members or the voters. In case of a deadlock the oppos ing candidates might both step aside and say "Ladies first." The Pathfinder, an educational paper discussing the recent election, says: "Wilson and Roosevelt are much alike." This is the most unkindest cut of all, consider ing all that the vociferous one has said about Wilson. If the colonel does not don his chaps, unwind his riata. buckle on his artillery and declare war, then indeed has his greatness departed. Strange how some of our republican friends can see danger clear across the Pacific, but could not discern it this side of the Mississippi, only a few weeks ago. Prob ably this is on the principle that "Far fetched and dear bought pleases the ladies," or that other less sentimental proverb: "Cows far off wear long horns." LADD & BUSH, Bankers Established 1868 CAPITAL Transact a General Banking Business Safety Deposit Boxes SAVINGS DEPARTMENT lUll A 0. ANDBESEN, See. and Trca. 4Se 35c $500,000.00 GERMANY'S PEACE PRROPOSALS The German chancellor surprised the world yesterday when he sprung his peace proposal. It will be interesting to read the comment of the English newspapers especial ly, on it. That the allies will not consider peace at this time seems to be the general opinion of such leaders in all countries as have expressed an opinion on the matter. The Evening Star was the only English paper heard from yesterday and it took the ground that the time for peace had not arrived and would not until the allies had made a better showing in the way of conquering the German allies than had yet been done. There are many ways of looking at the German offer. One is that Germany has about reached the end of her resources and while able to put up a strong resistance yet, sees the time when her losses will so weaken her that she will be forced to yield on sucn terms as the allies view is that Germany has now, with the subjugation of a large portion of Rumania', with Serbia, Montenegro, Bel gium, part of France, Poland and Galicia in her posses sion, about reached the limit that now is the best time to consider peace while so much territory belonging to her enemies is retained by her. This latter view is probably the one nearer the truth, but it is not the one England will take of it. She will see a weakening ol German power, and tear-ot the ultimate result. How the French will view the offer is hard to foretell; but they will probably insist on fighting until Germany makes concessions as to disarming and remov ing what they are pleased to call the "threat to Europe;" and may also insist on the return to France of Alsace and Lorraine. However, the German chancellor has in a measure put the allies in the wrong by making them, in a sense, responsible for the continuation of the war. The propo sition as submitted by the chancellor is that the fight be called a draw; the allies' position is that the game shall go the limit. The promising thing about the whole matter is that at least one side is willing to consider peace. If both can be brought to this state of mind the end of the war will not be far away. As the glad Christmas time approaches all of us try to think of something that will make our friends know we have not forgotten them, some little gift that will show our friendship and remembrance. It is suggested that a year's subscription to the Capital Journal sent to some old time Salemite who is now elsewhere is a most appro priate gift; one that will recall the giver daily as the' old home paper is unfolded and its pages scanned for news from old acquaintances. It is not an expensive gift, but one that will convey more real pleasure than almost any other that could be thought of. You see it is not one gift, sent Christmas, but a present of some 320 separate gifts delivered daily. Try it and see how thoroughly your lit tle present will be appreciated. SHINGLE BUNCHES SHORT FVesno, f'al., Per, 13, The supply of shingles in tin1 hands of Fresno linn ber yards, which have been condemned was found to be short of the required by Seller of eights and Measures day-ue total of 860. The shingles were receiv will be released if all dealers stamp , ed here from Oregon aud Washington. BilHlHHlB9iiBK NAT C. GOODWIN IN A SCENE FROM "A WALL STREET TRAGEDY," A MUTUAL MASTERPICTURE. At The Bligh Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week in a Five Heel Mutual Masterpiece. NONf BETTER YOU'LL LIKE IT Butter Nut BREAD choose to give her. Another of what she can do, and feels each bundle with the approximate number of shingles in each. .fayne eon ileiiiiied the shingles, he said, because he found Unit every bundle examined PURE AND RICH SWEET AND CLEAN A Omit ' !. .Ml Most every woman - ' a nice, clear com plexion, and can have it at a tnhins cost. Constipation in women is increasing to so alarming extent, and this causes poor circulation which accounts for yellow, muddy, pimply complexions which so many women are trying to overcome. Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets is the cne dependable remedy for bad complexions. They act on the liver and bowelslilte calomel, yet have no dangerous after-effect. They assist nature to throw off the impurities that get into the blood. They will surely clear up, even the most distress int: condition quickly and tone up the entire system, giving a pure, fresh, ruddy skin. They are absolutely pure easy to take and correct constipation. They act quick ly, cleanse and purify and make you feel fine. Start treatment now. Get a box from any druggist 10c and 25c. f t f 9 sk OPEN FORUM THE SOBER NATION Salem. Ore., Dec. 12 Kdjtor Capital Journal Would you care if I were to say a few things about the family row now going on over the other side of the pond? As I too have had a ta9te of war as a trooper in the Seventh Corps, under the dashing cavalry General Philip Sheri dan no slouch of n war or a general either I do know something of the uwfulness of real war. Now, as con cerning this family row over there, the expert on war tells us that the final results of this row are sure to result in one of two things either it will leave Russia Prussianized ol Prussia Russianized. One of these two things will be the result of this war. And I guess they are right when they speak thus. Now then, granting this to. he true, what will be the effect on the civil part of the world anyway? For, it looks to us that we are now offered our choice. We can take one of them as a plague or the other as a pestilence, and it seems to us that, at that advanced stage of democracy we are not dis posed to accept either of them. Nn casual observer even snsnicion tfct row to be of a racial origin, nor of a hhobuuu. meuner is it in con tention of any religious matter. If Ger many is to overthrow the military of democratic France, it is only to estab lish a inore powerful army. Ah for little Belgium aud the rest of the world who preferred to let their neigh bors alone and attend to their own business, what use have thev for des potism nny more thau they have for Herman imperialism? One of then, would he about as disastrous to trut democracy as the other. The time is come wfhen every man, whoever he may oe. is now an uncrowned king. No spe cial favors no patent rights on the luxuries of life to be reserved for the enjoyment of crowned prices are al lowed any more. The crowns we put on their heads, like the picture iu the book, are only put there to convey to the student's mind an idea of the physi cal features of the obiect he is reading OLD-TIME COLD CUBE DRINK TEA! Get a small ltaekni'e of Ifnmhn Breast Tea. or as the German folks n11 it, "Hamburger lirust Thee,'-' at any pharmacy. Take a teaspoont'ul 'of the tea, put a cup of boiling water upon it, pour through a sieve and drink a tea cup full at any time. It is the most ef fective way to break a cold and cure grip, as it opens the pores, relieving congestion. Also loosens the bowels, thus breaking a cold at once. It is inexpensive ami entirely vege table, therefore harmless V no y BURNS MAYSON PLANS TO RETURN CHAPTER C. "I shall not see you again. Mrs. Ham mond. I am leaving in the morning. I had hoped to remain a day or two long er, but I find it impossible," Burns Mnyson remarked as he rose to go. The clock had just struck 11. and he and Clifford had talked business every mo ment since dinner. I had taken some fancy-work into the living-room, where they had ust joined me. I could see by Clifford 's expression that the business, whatever it was. had gone -satisfactorily for him. His hand was on Mr. Mayson 's shoulder, and his whole- attitude one of entire complacency- "Clifford will miss you," I said, pur poselv not. mentioning mv own feelings. "Indeed I shall. Mayson!" Clifford agreed. ' ' I hope you will find your way back soon.' ' "I should enjoy nothing better, but that depends," Mr. Mayson replied, with a meaning glance at me. "I have enjoyed myself immensely. Mrs. Ham mond's' hospitality has been most de lightful; and in nisny ways my business trip has proven one of great pleasure." "Prove it by coming soon again!" Clifford laughed, and -still I said noth ing. "Mrs. Hammond hasn't asked me." our guest returned, a bit mischie vously .1 thought, "and I shan't come "MIX-IN" TO HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR WITHYCOMBE: Governor of all Oregon (and Salem) My Dear Honorable Sir: I hope you'll PARDON me, although I'm not in the PEN yet You will not remember me BECAUSE WE HAVEN'T MET, but I've only been here a short time, but I expect to stick around quite a while, maybe a yea- or so and if you'll do me a favor I'll do anything most that you ask me. What I want you to do is this: WON'T YOU CIRCULATE AROUND a little, so I can get to know you. My little Boy keeps asking me, "DADDY, HAVE YOU SEEN THE GOVERNOR YET?" And I can't lie to the child, just because I'm a news paper man, that don't excuse me for telling lies at home Does it? Besides, WE'RE EXPECTING FRIENDS SOON FROM ANOTHER STATE, and I'll feel like 30 CENTS if they should say : "WHO IS THAT DISTINGUISHED LOOKING MAN IN THE AUTO YONDER," and I should say. "Its prob ably some one from Portland, down for the afternoon." And then they should find out that it was none other than vourself, I repeat. I SHOULD FEEL LIKE-THE DICKENS. In case vou are going to be over at the COMMERCIAL CLUB or MAKING A SPEECH or SOMETHING, would you please have your secretary drop me a postal, to "THE ADVERTISER" "One who would like to know the Governor and the Mayor, and all the other distinguished people when he sees them." about- So the crowns that we put on I the heads of our nation are to show J outttardly what every man is inwardly, I an uncrowned king. How that Ger jmany, with all o'f her past usefulness to the world, could have been induced to I follow after a few ambitious boys, who, iafter having beeu fed on militarism until becoming so fat and saucy that they hardly knew which to whip first, having such a great and powerfully well-prepared army, tremendous guns, aud every conceivable thing that man can invent to kill and destroy life and limb, could mercilessly slaughter and burn her little peaceable, industrious neighbor and sister nation, Belgium, is something to think about. But, Mr. Editor, it seem to us that this is the time for us to keep our wits about us as neutrals in this family row. It was a rule among the half-civilized Ameri can Indians for one Indian always to keep sober when the rest were on a drunken spree. We are to be that sober Indian while the rest 'a re on a toot over there, for we do not intend to be domi nated by Russian despotism of Prus sian Imperialism! Democracy has come to forever stav. REV. D. J. GOODE. To Organize Valley Corn Show Association Considerable interest is being taken in the organization of the Willamette Valley Corn Show association, to be effected Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Commercial club. The government and prominent rail road officials will be present and assist in the organization that will bring to gether for an annual exhibition of corn, the comities of Marion, Polk, Yamhill. Lane, Linn, Clackamas, Benton and Washington. Those interested in this movement for an association of Willametto valley counties feel that"the valley has a prob lem of its own to solve, entirely differ ent from othter parts of the state when it comes to the raising of corn and that an annual corn show would be mutually benefieial. Invitations to attend the meeting Sat urday afternoon have been sent to the following railway officials: R. H OtntUv "ssistant G P. A.; W. SIM) AND! tjane Phelpsr unless sue does." "Very well, consider yourself invit ed," Ilaughed, but just the same I felt horribly embarrassed. "Then I'll say good night and trood bye for. the present, Mrs. Hammond. 1 leave early m the morning, and still have a little packing to do. Thank vou for the invitation," he added, quizzi cally. Mr. Hammond has promised to bring you to Chicago am not utterlv inconsolate'" Clifford Accompanies Mr. Mayson to His Hotel. "That will he vmmm ! n t , ed .tritelv. I Ira piiti' .i 5rl"i . t-.ieciea me to make nmn .-,.,:..,., i . n .u i t """J "cy, ana t felt that perhaps Bums Mavson would take mv iiKu-a, .. . . .. , more thau 1 intended. But it couldn 't be helped Are you going out?" I asked Clif ford. He had helped Mr. Mayson with his coat, and then put on his own. IU walk down a wavs with "Don't let me take you nammond," Mr. Mavson litely. "Oh you're not!" I from Mrs. said, po- exclaimed. Uifford is often out. so yon have no cause to blame yourself for his defec- Reit t"A 1 Jnh"' merrily. Really. I thought. I am getting to be an adept at deeeit. In time. I mav rival t-lifford s women friends. Colds Cause Headache and Grip 'LAXATIVE BROMO QUI VINE remov cs the cause. There is only one "Bro- !mo Quinine.-' E. W. GROVE'S signa ture is on box. 23c.. D. Skinner, T. M.; W. C. Wilkes, A. G. P. A.; W. P. Powers, Salem, D. F. & P. I A.; D. 0. Freeman, Pub. Agt.; J. W. : Ritchie, agent, Salem, and A. J. David son, general superintendent, all of the Oregon Electric, and H. A. Hinshaw, G. F. A.; W. A. Miller, A. F. A.; D. S. Jennings. T. F. A-; John M. Scott, G. P. A.; W. H. Jenkins, T. P. A.; A. D. Wiek, T. P. A.; J. H. Dyer, Asst. Gen Mgr.; F. L. Burkhalter, Supt.; B. A. ! Martin, F. A.; and A. A. Mickel, agent, ', Salem, all of the Southern Pacific. " Kaiser Bottom Mourns Death of Leading Citizen I (Capital Journal Special Service.) Kaiser Bottom, Ore., Dee. 13 C. E. ICumniings, whose life has been hanging in the balance for some days, passed jaway at the Salem hospital at 10 i o'clock yesterday morning. The entire I neighborhood of Kaiser Bottom is filled ! with the deepest grief- . II Grippe! It is a winter plague which It; claims thousands every season. Scott's Emulsion will strengthen and fortify you against Urippe, and iyou have had it , Scott's will re- storeyourstrengthfasterthan any other known medicine. No Alcohol-Just Blood-Food Scott & Bovme, Bloomfield. N. J. 16-26 TO CHICAGO After they left I sat down with my fancy-work, intending to work a few minutes and see if Clifford wouldn't re turn. Gf course, if he didn't come in soon I should have to go to bed, else he wonld be angry. As I sat there alone, mv mind flew as fast as did my fingers. I thought of all Burns Mayson had said to me that afternoon, his passionate declaration of aim wonuerert if Clifford knew, would he care? I decided that not onlv would he not care, but that he would I blame me for it. I had the same intui tive feeling against telling him that I j had about confessing how Burns May json had tried to get acquainted with me that morning in the hotel in Chicago. let I should have loved to tell Clif ford had I dared. Not that I had oime anytning wrong, but that I feared nakiug him angry with me. He had so impressed me with the importance of my helping him "get over" this busi ness with Mayson. that I felt almost positive he would regard his love-making as either amounting to nothing, a society's man's way of being NICE to a friend's wife, or would say that, by my ignorance of social amenities, I had been to blame. So as I folded up my work and went upstairs I once more de cided not to tell Clifford. (Tomorrow Edith is HI. !i .111 M Wa
