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THE WORLD HAS RIGHTS
Russia has taken the strong position that every peoples
have a right to govern themselves and to possess their
country without interference. Theoretically this is true,
but it is far from being so in fact. Given conditions of
civilized people who make use of their lands and cause
them to produce what might be called normally and the
theory is in accordance with the facts. There are cases
though where the following up of this theory would work
a hardship on the world. The world is for the use of all
the people in it, regardless of nationality, and as such is
in a sense common property.
No one would argue that the American Indian should
have been allowed to possess the continent to the ex
clusion of the balance of the world. The world must eat,
and the lands that can produce food and do not are not
being properly used. The world hns a right to say to
America that it must make reasonably proper use of its
lands in the way of growing food for the world as well a3
itself. True we have a right to manage our own affair?
(if the kaiser will let us) but we have no right to allow
our lands to lie fallow while the world needs their
product to keep itself from starving.
It was because this principle was not and is not under
stood, cr at least is not admitted, that there was such a
diversity of opinion as to Americans entering Mexico and
developing those industries the natives neglected. Mexico
is rich in minerals and the world needed them. If Mex
ico had exploited her mines and made their products
available for the use of the world there would have been
:..,.V, in 4-Uo titmr unfVi lT,jvinr offnive Tf W51C,
IIU 1CI ClltC 111 lino noj mill raiAiw
the minerals needed by the world the Americans were
"after not control or interference with her political affairs,
and Mexico's failure to protect the lives and properties
of those whom she had invited to develop her resources,
was the cause of much of the trouble. Africa is another
example. The world needs its products, but the natives
refuse or neglect to make the vast continent produce.
Shall the balance of the world go hungry when this great
farm remains uncultivated?
The dispatches announced yesterday that the boy em
peror who so recently resumed his reign over China had
abdicated. He is a mere baby and of course knows noth ing
either of his having ascended the throne or of having
quit it. He is merely the puppet and General Chang
Hsun has the end of the string that makes the little man
ikin appear to move. While the baby emperor is innocent
of any offense, it is stated the republicans have con
demned him to death. It shows the unpopularity of the
monarchical system, that this little chap should be deemed
a danger, but'he is so from the fact that he is the legiti
mate heir to the throne, so long as there is a throne, and
it is to do away with this danger that his death is decreed.
So long as he lives he furnishes an oxcuse for self seeking
politicians to take up his cause, thus securing to them
selves the appearance of being loyal to the old China at
least.
The Southern Pacific along with the other railroad
doing business in this state have notified the Public Serv
ice Commission they will not ask f or the increased 15 per
cent rate at this time. The roads no doubt see the hand
writing on the wall, and wisely conclude they are up
against a losing game. At the same time the railroads of
the entire country will take the same course in then
respective states. This is done because they have an ap
plication before the Interstate Commerce Commission,
and they do not want a lot of adverse decisions irom tne
INCOME THAT IS NOT INCOME
Mrs. Atherton at present rated as an author, or
authoress, has certainly missed her calling. She should
have been an attorney and an attorney for a big corpor
ation at that. Attacking the tax on incomes derived by
authors, she ingeniously sets up that the money derived
from the sale of an author's books is not income, but
"converted capital." The books she says are capital and
when sold the money received is still capital. Mrs.
Atherton should take up the cause of those blessed or
afflicted ffiust as you please, with swollen incomes, and
show that such money as they receive from their invest
ments is not income but "converted capital.'' It is adds;l
to what they already have and so becomes capital, and ac
cording to Mrs. Atherton should not be subject to the in
come tax. One Maupertius, a French philosopher men
tioned by Voltaire, had a theory there was a great hole
extending through the earth front pole to pole. His
CIVILIAN RELIEF
BRANCH OTRED CROSS
This to Aid In Caring for
Needy Families of Those
Who Go to the Front
The latest branch of Red Cross work
to be established in Salem is the Civil
ian Relief, which has to do with caring
for'the families of those engaged in
the. prosecution of the war. Harry R.
Bogart, supervisor of this department 1
on me i bctiic coasi mei wun local inci:
Saturday, and the outcome of the con
ference was the appointment of a per
manent committee to have charge of
this work in the Willamette chapter.
The memherg of the committee are
all familiar with social service work,
icir place. They are:
j Rippling Rhymes
by Walt Mason
thonrv pnnlH Tint, hp disnrnved rvfure Pearrv's time at and are fitted for ti
, . " i ., , -, , , ., , S. M, Endicott, chairman; Max. O. Bu
books to agree with it. It is that way with Mrs. Ather
ton's position.
Judge Bushey has discovered it is not a propitious tima
for building bridges, especially those of the steel kind.
The steel manufacturers are asking $160 a ton for steel
they offered to supply for $100 a ton a year ago. At tha
same time these companies are furnishing steel to the
government at $56 a ton, because they do not want their
plants commandeered. They are so used to exorbitant
profits that they are making up for the reasonable rate
to the government by adding to the price to all other con
sumers. However, no matter what the cost, a bridge is so
necessary that it will have to be built; and as the steel
companies have the cinch it is likely whatever price they
demand they will get.
1 The polls close at 8 o'clock tonight, and the matter of
the street charter amendments will be over so far as the
election is concerned. It is a matter of vast importance to
the citv and to every property holder in it, and every
citizen should register his or her opinion by going to the
polls and voting upon all the measures. Let us settle the
question by a majority of the citizens rather than by a
minority. When it is so settled thst will end it, while
with a light vote, should the matter be deemed by a smau
plurality there will always be mol e or less back talk and
recriminations. Let us settle the matter devisively and
be done with it.
It is quite probable the draft selecting half a million or
more for the army will take place this week. Those who
have registered should remember it is up to them to find
out if they are selected. The draft will be made in Wash
ington but there will be no notice served on the men
selected other than the posted notices and the printed lists
in the newspapers. It therefore becomes the duty of
every person registered to watch for the lists and then be
ready to answer the call, or to make such proof as entitles
them to exemption. The intention as' so far made public,
is to draft 687,000, and it may be the entire number will
be drafted the first 687,000 being taken on the first call
and the others, should a second call be made in the order
in which they are drafted. . j
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It is reported Germany is short of potatoes and will be j
so until the crop ripens. As potatoes are used in making
bread for the Germans it will put their resourcefulness to
the test to find a substitute for potatoes as a substitute
for flour. With the embargo in force in America and the
supply thus cut off from Germany's surrounding neutral
states which have been dividing with her, the food out
look in the Fatherland is far from cheerful.
The Lane county court will have guide boards placed
at all cross roads in Lane countj. If Marion county
would take the same action it would be hailed with delight
hv nil whn havp nrpasion to travel over this part of
the valley.
ren, J. V. Todd, Ivan O. Mc Daniel and
K. A. Harris. The social service center
of Halem will co-operate with the Red
Cross in the Working out of the com
mittee plans.
The outline of the Civilian Relief
work follows:
The Red Cross at the present time
has over 1200 chapters distributed
throughout the country and many of
these have organized branches and aux
iliaries in neighborhood communities.
People understand prettv clearly what
the Red Cross is doing on the medical
nursing and supply side of its program,
but as yet there is not a full grasp of
what this organization is planning to
do anion? families of soldiers and sail
ors. This is natural since this work is
not so immediate as other lines of ef
fort and because as yet the volume of
tamilv work is comparatively small.
The Red Cross officials at Washing
ton, however, are looking ahead towards
a large task that will confront ttic civ-
iliun Relief section of the chapters in
the near future. Even with the increas
ed pay of soldiers and sailors, recently
provided by act of congress, and
though the government grants a sepa
rate allowance for dependents of sol
diers and sailors, there will be thou
sands of relatives, who in one way or
another, will need the friendly aid of
the Red Cross.
It must be remembered that "in peace
times fourteen per cent of regular army
men sent home portions of their pay to
relatives in need of the same, even
though there has always been a rule
against recruiting men with families. Tt
must bo remembered further that the
navy has never and has not now a rule
against enlistment of men with depend
ents. We must prepare for a large sized
task to be executed through the Civil
ian Relief committee of Red Cross
chapters. These committees should have
on them carefully chosen members,
some 01 whom at least have had ex
perience in social work. In the large
cities it will doubtless be necessary to
have one or more paid, trained social
workers at the center of operations and
surrounding these there should be a
corps or volunteers wno nave gone
thrugh a penofl ot training ror tne
manv sided duties that will confront
them.
The Spirit of tne work
It must be remembered that the fum
lies the Red Cross will deal with are
those of fellow citizens who have made
a great sacrifice, trora our miasr nave
gone out men to serve and die if nec
essary foT the rest of ns. Their families
must not be allowed to suffer. Their
needs must be mot with understanding
and with adequate assistance.
A uonoie utvjecuve
The Red i'ross will be concerned not
merelv about the creature needs of the
families of soldiers and sailors, hut
tract for building the farmers' Co
operative Warehouse to be built at
Derrv and work will commence im
mediately.
WESTWARD HO
In my old auto, worn and rusty, I jog along
the highway dusty, to where the hills of
Colorado provide a cool and grateful
shadow. For bards must have a brief va
cation, whatever perils face the nation.
Through many little grads I wander, and
often stop, some coin to squander, my auto
to refreshments treating the oil and gas
it's fond of eating. And everywhere I hear
men spieling, with fervid patriotic feeling.
Their optimism's so exalting I have excuse
for frequent halting. "Throughout this
war's unholy revel the kaiser's held the al
lies level," I hear the garage sages saying;
"in fact, he beat them all at slaying; it surely looked as
though the sinner might in the end come out a winner.
But. now that we have grabbed our sabres, and borrowed
shotguns from the neighbors; the outlook will be pretty
chilly for Hindenburg and Silly Billy. We, as a people,
take no pleasure in squandering our blood and treasure,
but when we've driven into scrappir:', you bet that some
thing's bound to happen, and soon the Prussians will be
wishing they'd balked at war and gone a-fishing."
Si. ,M8L .
iVTOLT MASON
with their social needs also. Through its
chapter's bureau of advice mid infor
mation, it lets it be known that it is
ready to serve as "next friend" in
all sorts of difficulties that may arise,
for example, wage complications, trou
bles with landlords, and regarding in
surance, property and furniture pay
ments, dangers threatening the moral
welfare of the children, illness, acci
dent, etc.
Experience In Canada, England and
France shows that a gret many fami
lies have come to grieff unnecessarily
because not early enough did helpful or
ganizations get in touch with them.
The American Red Cross conceives that
it has a great preventive function as
well as an ameliorative task ahead of
it.
The best principles and methods
known in the field of social work
should bo applied to this service. This
will mean the application of fine sym-
patnv and understanding, conferences
with members of families so that they
and the Red Cross workers can plan
together most effectively. All the com
munity 's resources for
right family conditions,
general well being are to be brought to
the aiding of tho families with which
the Red Cross deals.
any community. Every breeder of reg
istered Jersey cattle is urged to give
his cows proper care and to test them
officially. There is no industry more
worthy of attention in times of war
or peace.
Hpeakers from O. A. C. and V. H
department of agriculture delivered in
structive addresses on dairy cattle and
soil conditions, while the tester of the
local eow testing association talked on
feeding problems. Music was furnished
by the Victor 1'oint band. Mr. Doerfler
exhibited his wonderful herd of Jerseys
while registered sheep and hogs of Jho
best breeding in the country also at
tracted much attention. A free dance
was given ia the evening, attended by
about 150 persons which were amply
accommodated on the second floor of
the fine iarge dairy barn being con
structed by Mr. Doerfler. Tamer
Tribune
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
J. S. S. Powell and wife celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary of their wed-
mnintniuing.X",,,, in ! orm- l,v tt, Ck rl f in n
health and t R t , A ,, " . '
cnurcn last ouuuuy.
Kcv. McConuell performed the cere
mony and N. Helig and wife, best man
and bridesmaid. Miss Lota Bradley
presided at the piano.
As the beautiful wedding march was
'being played the couple, pjieceded by
cignt little girls, marched under tne
arch and re-affirmed the vows taken
A well attended meeting and nitrnic : 50 years ago. The little girls sang
given by the members of the Marion I "Dreaming of Love and Youth," and
Fame to Come to
Marion' County
Airs, tidna Brown recited a poem, en
titled, "The Old Wedding Ring."
After congratulations all did justice
to the wedding feast that was spread
Ihere were
County Jersey Cattle club was held
June 30, at F. A. Doerfler 's Jersey 'farm I
12 miles east of Salem. !
It was a gala event attended by
breeders, dairymen, their families and j under the great fir trees.
frieurts. The scene was a veritable i about 300 present.
wonderland nnd in the midst of the J. S. S. Powell and Miss Emma Lewis
joy and enthusiasm of the event, there! were united in marriage at Dallas, Ore.,
developed a realization of the future of i June 29, 1S67, Judge Whitson offieiat
this community combined with neigh-'ing.
boring counties as the greatest Jersey! To this union 15 children were born,
center in the world. Through the ' only six of whom are now- living. They
wonderful Caw stock and other hiirh i are: Mrs. Lillie Culver, of Seaside, Oro.:
producing lines from which most of j Mrs. Belle Baldwin, of Winlock, Wash-;
the local herds have derived more or I Clarence and Cleve Powell, Mrs. Grace
less of the breeding, it is posisble to j Brown, Mrs. Alfa Critesnian. of Falls
develop an average production, the City. Thev have lis grandchildren.
like of which has never been made by j Falls City News.
MyHiisbaiidandli
OPEN FORUM
WRITE THE BOYS
Mitor Capital Journal
1 wish that in some way, by an ed
itorial or other mentis, you would fuTth-
jer impress on the people the fact that
thev should write to the boys in the
state commissions on record when tne matter comes up service, it doesn't take much effort,
before that body. It is not patriotism or sympathy for
the public that causes this move on the part of the roads,
but self interest entirely. They want the matter decided
without the evidence from the state commissions con
fronting them.
LADD & BUSH. Bankers
At-
Established 18CS
CAPITAL - - - - - . - - $300,000.00
TKANACT A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
and it siems to me that the one who
writes six sheets to someone in the
nrniv or other branch, if it is a good
cheerful letter, does as truly a service
ns if In had done something that took
sucrifice and that would confuse send
er and sendee.
-nd a happy service like this is lihe
MO'i'V, in that it is' twice blest. It
1 loss-cs him that gives nnd him thit
takes. 1 personally correspond with
bova iu manv branches of service and
thev all say' that the letters they re
.eie help them greatly to meet the
trouble and hard work that conies to
them. 1 think it does good to stir the
peoj '( i f once in while to this good
worK, a ud 1 guess I'lielo Sammy can
take care f all the mail handed to him
and not be swamped.
srBSl'RIBKK.
NTTW TODAY ADS ml BB
read ia the Journal ia all lira
Marlon eonnty home Try 'am.
RickreaH Items
(Capital Journal Special Service)
Kickrcall. Or.. July !. Miss Mar
garet Nelson, of McMinnville, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. B. T. Lucas.
Mrs. (!iovcr Bealer with her little
son has been visiting her brother .1. O.
Price and family and her many friends
here. Sh? returned to Bnlston to visit
with her grand parents. Mr- and Mrs.
IVter Cook before returning to her
home in Portland.
lialph Lucas, of Tillamook, made a
short visit with his grandfather, Mr.
!S. T. Ttuich and other relatives.
Mrs. Seymour Fudge and little
daughter Virginia, "of Ballston, have
returned to their home after spending
a few days visiting with Mrs- K. V.
Craven. Alan Crinea accompanied her
home, to spend a few day with Ball
ston friends.
Mrs. Ileiman Brown has returned to
her home in Oregon City after spend
ing two .weeks with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. It. C- Fox, Sr.
A fishing partv consisting of John
Lowes, Hnrrv IVi'uglas. Forrest Craven
and Owille Price made a tripto ths
Silelz. They reported a good time and
some fish.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farmer are the
hnppv parents of a aon, born on July 0
b'ickrenll tcm almost a deserted vil
lage on the Fourth. Albany and Mon
mouth sharing honor with Slem and
Dallas in the mimtier of Kickreail
participants in their respective cele
brations. Burch Bros, have received the con-1
(TIAPTKR XCT
"1 should like to get another dress
to take home," Peggy remarked, while
we sat talking in her room after Tom
had gone to bed.
If yon like we can go down to the
shop where you bought the white one.
I 'm sure madame will have something
to suit you," while 1 talked I determin
ed to sav nothing to Helen this time.
"I believe I shall, Sue, that is if it
won 't be too much trouble for yon to
go with me. 1 suppose I could ask Mrs.
Thurston, or 1 could go alone."
"Xo, we'll get up early and get dress
ed before breakfast, and just as soon
as I attend to the ordering we will
goj' I hastily replied. It was none of
my plan to have Helen take her this
time.
'Miss Halstcad wants to look at an
afternoon dress," 1 said to madame.
who fortunately was able to see us at
once. "Something stylish, but dark." ,
'I have something that will just
suit Miss Halstead. '
She ushered us into a fitting room,
and ordered the gown brought to bcr.
Then, turning to me, she said:
"Will this purchase go on Mrs.
Thurston's account!"
'Why. no! Miss Halstead will pay
vou for it," 1 said, astonished that
madame should ask such a question.
"Oh, you misunderstand," Madame
returned quickly. "I meant should Mrs.
Thurston get the commission?
An unpleasant mscovery
Xo. no indeed!" Peggy broke in.
PEGGY'S
other purchases
DEPARTURE
M iss TIalstcnd hns
made, it should be transferred to mv ac
count. I brought her to you, she is mv
guest. Mrs. Thurston never would have
known about the clothes if we hadn 't
asked her to come with us that day. I,
myself proposed coming to you."
'Why didn't yon say so then?" Ma
dame asked bluntly. " Business is busi
ness you know. "
'41 intended to, but Helen, Mrs.
Thurston got ahead of me," I said
lamely.
" i'ou would make a very poor busi
ness woman. Mrs. Kandall, " she, re
plied with a smile, vet I knew she
meant it.
Peggy tried on the dress, a dark blue
serge with purple facings, and bead em
broidery. It was perfect c.n her, and
the price, fifty dollars, no' more than
she was willing to pay. I was really
envious. 1 hoped some day Tom would
be able to let me buy a dress without
first thinking how much it was going
to cost.
" Isn t there something I can show
yon now, Mrs, Kandall?" madame ask
ed, pleased at her quick sale. "I will
give you credit on- yonr Itill of ten per
cent of the amount Miss Halstead paid
ror her gown. I hat is the usual com
mission. 7
" Xo. thank you. not today," I re
plied to her question. Miss Halstead is
leaving for home, and we have no more
time." But even before we left the
shop I was figuring how much I could
have paid on my bill with the comniis-
had
If there is aav commission. Mrs, Kan-jsion on the other things Peggy
dall should have it. ' pougtit wane with me.
Here was my chance.
"And madame. I teel that if
have given anyoue a commission
didn't care."
1 didn't say so to eguv but I in
tended to tell Helen what I thought of
the way she had acted. "
A Fortuitous Meeting
I went to the train with Peggy, and
after she left I felt so lonely that in
stead of going .home I went on down
the avenue for a walk. I couldn't shop
as I had but little nmnev in my pocket
book, but that wouldn't prevent my
looking at pretty things. Xow that
Tom '8 salary had been raised I felt I
might soon have things I longed for.
1 had gone but a little way down th
avenue, when I tow a hat I admired. I
stoped to look at it, and wish I could
afford it. when I heard a voice sav:
What are you admiring with that
I want it' expression on your face?"
"That hat with the violet and rose
trimming. Isn't it a deari" I replied
as I turned ami nhnnb hnnIB r'-.,i
' 1I1-..L 1....1,
" It is very smart: and would be very
becoming to you. Why don't you go in
and get it?"
"Oh, 1 can't I haven't time to
day," I replied.
"Come little lady tell the truth, von
were going to aav- you couldn't afford
it. If I had my way you'd have every
thing you want. 1 wish I eoald buy it
for you."
"Oh, no." I blurted out, . moving
quickly away from the window, ny
face flaming.
"It would give me the greatest pless-
nrf " lift r-inrimiai4 a K. v-lrA.l k..
uv.tr; ,r ' " m
If I were in your place I shouhij "Pegirv has left me and I feel for-
yon (speak to Helen about that commission lorn." I said changing the subject,
for j business. She probably thought you (Tomorrow--An accepted invitation "