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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 13, 1917)
Editorial Page of The Capital Journal SATURDAY EVEX1XG October 13, 1917 CHARLES H. FISHES Editor and Publisher PUBLISHED EVEBT EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY, SALEM, 0BEG0N, BY Capital Journal Ptg. Co., Inc. U 8. BABNES, President, CHAS. H. FI8HEB, Vice-President. DOBA 0. ANDBESEN, Sec. and Treat. 8UBSCK1PT1UN KATES Daily by carrier, per year.. Daily by mail, per year JB.OO 3.00 Per month Per month 45o ..35e FULL LEASED WIRE TKLKORAPH BEPQTtT EASTERN K EPK ES E N T ATI V ES Ward Lewis, New York, Tribune Building ,,, t ,, Chicago, W. H. Stochwell, People's Pan Building The Capital Journal carrier boys are instructed to put tho papers en the orsh If the earrier does not do thio, misses you, or neglects getting the Daner to yon on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as tni is the onlT tit we can determine whether or not the camera are following in structions. Phone Main 81 bofore 7:30 o'clock and a paper will be sent jou by special messenger if tho carrier has missed you. THE DAILY CAPITAL JOUBNAL U the only newspaper in Salem whose ireulatloa U guaranteed by ti Audit Bureau of Circulation!. It looks as though a Prussian official cannot possibly play fair. When Count Luxburg, German envoy at Buenos Aires was given his passports and protection guaranteed him on his trip home, he started all right; but wnen ne reached Uruguay he concluded to remain and so hid himself at a secluded farm. The Uruguayan of ficials looked him up and when he was taken in charge he became violent and protested loudly against being molested. He was sent under guard to Buenos Aires where he will be kept under surveillance until arrange ments can be made to shop him home, where he evidently does not want to go. This in case of the pro-German president of Argentine not taking him under his wing and looking after him. Margaret Garrett's Husband By JANE PHELPS And He Did I A HEATED DISCUSSION CHAPTER XXX When the postman left the mail the next morning Mrs. Hoot'B invitation was the first thing I opened. Without a word I passed it over to Bo b. "Fine!" he declared, "we'll have a corking time, Margaret. You never have been to one of Mrs. Elmer Hoot's mus icales. They are simply great.. You'll moet a lot of people worth knowing." nut we are not going. I shall write this morning and decline the invitation' "You will what " "Decline the invitation," I repeated. "But what forf If you need some new clothes to go with, get whatever l wouldn't miss this affair PORTLAND'S SOCIALISM Portland, having made a success of a municipally owned fish market will soon start a butter market. This is socialism of the most socialistic kind and apparently it is only the beginning. The success of the fish market leads to the establishing of a butter market so as to re . duce prices to the consumer. What will the successful operation of the butter market lead to? Naturally, as one after the other of these ventures into the realms of trade by the city prove successful the inducement to tzV im others becomes that much the stronger. Where i ;n if purl chnrt of municioal ownership of stores, mumci pal handling of farm and dairy products and the going fv. iri-nnow VtiisinPSH aenerallv bv the city? Then if the grocery business proves beneficial to consumers why should not the city go into the dry goods business as well If it proves advantageous to the citizens to own a grocery why not also to own a drygoods store? If a citizens stomach can be filled satisfactorily at less cost under municipal ownership why can not his back be covered as advantageously? Then if his groceries and clothing can be procured more cheaply under municipal ownership whv not also provide his fuel ? Then naturally follows the question wny not city uwneu muvicoi owned everything? Truly the world is moving and that rapidly. A few years ago socialism was looked upon much as anarchy, most people making no distinction between the two, yet now taken in homeopathic doses at first, a great city like Portland says it likes it and calls for more. In this connection another great change in public senti ment is taking place. Up until a year or two ago the mot to: "Competition is the life of trade" was accepted as be Mng as true as scripture. The Sherman law was bom ot this idea, and the federal statutes were framed to prevent the doing away with competition. Now we suddenly dis w "nnmnpfih'nn is the ruin of trade." It makes the cost higher to the consumer. Overhead charges are doubled. Delivery charges, rents, everything of that kind are increased. Will the answer to these things be eocial ism? To us old fashioned people who have been accus tomed to present ways of doing business, this radical change looks like ruin. It would do away with individual effort and make everyone an employe instead of many be ing employers. It would condense business, do away with competition, vacate a larger part of the business buildings, and raise cam generally wiin uie ejusiuig muci ui """ft is what the movement in Portland must inevitably result in if carried to its logical conclusions. It may well be doubted if Portland's course is the right one, and it is not at all improbable that her efforts to reduce prices may redound in such a way as to make her sorry she went into business on her own account as against her home mer chants. She is treading on dangerous ground, and should step lightly and not very far at a time. Columbus discovered the suburbs of this country 425 : years ago. It he had had as much grab as the Astor family that came much later, he would have filpd on the 'you need whole ranch. He would hardly recognize the country j . ,.w.,. m jUSt nOW, nor WOUld he believe it had SO grown in a few . seau dresses are perfectly all right for t -T ji i ii i m I anv occasion." nunurea years mac it coma spena more money ior war preparation in one year than the whole world was worth in his days. The little old "ships ' he crossed the pond in would not make a lifeboat for one of the big vessels crossing in six days where it took him nearly that many months, bull as it was the first attempt, or so considered, Christopher did very well. He was out of luck though that he arrived before Hood River apples, Medford pears and balem Loju were on sale along the eastern coast. He sure missed something. The old rebel yell will be heard in France when the southern divisions get in action. ' The yell may not ac complish much, but the old boys in the union army who heard it can testify that it was followed by some of the hardest fighting any soldier ever faced. The sons have not forgotten the ways of their sires, and the German soldiers are due to learn something absolutely new when the khaki worn by the Americans comes over the top at them. any occasion, "Then what in the dickens is itf Why should you decline Mrs. Root 's invitation" "Because I do not wish to go." "But why?" and there was wonder ment mixed with considerable vexation in his tone. "Really, Bob, I thought you under stood that we had decided not to make ourselves dependent for our pleasures upon any one Dut ourselves. We have each other, a pleasant home, why should we give up cur nice quiet evening to gether to go to a musicalef" "You're talking foolishly. Marcaret.' and now he made no attempt to hide his impatience, "Just because wo are mar ried does not mean that I never want to speak to another woman, nor' you to another man." "That's just what it should mean I" answered, "and seriously, it should be so. I have no desire to be with any one dui you, least or all these gay un IjV1- HERE.3P0RT; ljfo COME "EKE : Tk Daily Novelette BELOW THE BELT (This week's mystery) The cook had insisted on a day off. ' and young Mrs. Freshly-Wedd was in LaFollette says he was not quoted correctly and so blames most of his present trouble on the newspapers. This is an old trick and one that generally has little or no merit behind it. Newspapers try to get all news straight, and when they do not, it is generally due to mis information. In a case like that of reporting LaFollette's speech it can be depended on that the newspapers were correct. The shorthand report is far better evidence as to what was said than the speaker's memqry of it. , , The San Francisco Argonaut has a very laudatory editorial on Governor Withycombe and how he stopped the strike at Astoria. As the strike at Astoria was still under full steam when the editorial was written further comment on it is unnecessary. It was well written and that is considerable praise for newspaper work these days when most of the young fellows who have just graduated from the High schools, have gone into the army instead of the newspaper offices. '! ' ' conventional menus or yours wlioni you a quandry and her stunning new house knew before you were married." j eown of twusted nereale. "I'll make a stew anybody can I guess it is a (rood thine I did know some few people before we were married. According to the way you talk we would Lave been hermits had I not." I commenced to cry. Instantly Bob was all remorse. "Thore there, Margaret! I didn't mean to speak so impatiently. But a man's friends mean a lot to him. Why I wouldn't give up my friendship and association with John Kendall for thou sands of dollars. And I have many oth er friends who are very close to me. Mother knew and loved them all." "But I am not your mother; I'm your wife I your mother as I have told you before was an old lady. She urobablv looked upon you as a boy, and your friends as nothing but boys also. But when a man gets married diff crent ; illness in his life. make a stew," she cried And she proceeded to make a stew. In the ice box she found seven frank furters, a dozen fried oysters and three pickled herrings. "How fortunate meat is the very importantest thing!" she exclaimed. And she chopped it all up and added three cupfuls of salt and two of pepper so as to be sure not to forget the sea soning. Then becauso she knew that a stew must have lots of variety she put in a' glass of olive oil, two table spoonfuls of grated nutmeg, two pack ages of Saratoga chips, a can of salmon, and a half cake of bitter chocolate. At six thirty Freshly-Wedd camo home her Ben, stalwart and hand some, who and never known an hour's Chambers and m i " uiamoers 467 Court Street Notwithstanding the mild and beauiifu! weather a good ly number are taking time by the forelock and buying heat ing stoves and getting them jut in place, ready to start a lire the first cold rainy day If the reader of this ad is not one of this number and you intend buying a heater this fall, do it. new, and don't think of making a purchase before first looking at our stock. Think of buying a nice wood heater in war times at $10.80, $11.25 or $12.90. Nothing like them on this market at these prices. Of course you can buy Perfection oil heaters of us at little prices. J. W. T. Mason, who is a profound student of the war situation, expresses the opinion that the kaiser is "play ing to save his job.'' He is holding out to the German people that the allies will fight until Alsace-Lorraine is given up to France, so as to get tnem accusi-omeu tu uic idea when he will suggest that they can have peace when ever tliev consent to this. In other words he dare not niake the offer himself for fear of losing his job, and so passes the buck up to the people, telling them that the surrendering of the provinces taken from France is the only stumbling block in tne way 01 enaing tne war. mis of course is not true, as the fight is not for Alsace-Lorraine, though that may be one of the things necessary to peace, but the real object of the war and one which will never be lost sight of is the getting rid forever of Prussian militarism. When that is accomplished terms of peace will not be hard to arrange; and until it is, there will be no peace. The kaiser is playing a poor hand desperately, hoping to get something to strengthen it in the draw. Yesterday the Liberty loan was past the billion mark and going strong. It will have to to reach the mark set for it in the two weeks remaining. It is only one-third of the way to the goal, but as the end approaches subscriptions will increase and it is safe to say the full amount and more will be subscribed, but this only if every individual does his or her lull duty. According to the dispatches from the British front the next work of the submarines may be looked for at that point. The mud is said to be of a quality that will permit the operation of submarines better than anything else. This would make great fighting ground for the Oregon boys, and our simoleons say the real "webf ooters" would get there if given the opportunity, mud or no mud. LADD & BUSH, Banker Established 19G8 CAPITAL $500,000.00 TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS SAVINGS Dbl'ARTMENT ttt -- : Rippling Rhymes i by Walt Mason SHE KNOWS The neighbors come around at eve, and talk with me of war and gore; and loudly I lament and grieve that I can't go and slay a score. I tell the neighbors what I'd do, if I were not so old and fat; the fleeing Hun I would pursue, and cleave his head and spoil his hat And as I talk of battle's din, of honor's call and glory's charm, my wife, she listens with a grin she knows I am a false alarm, bhe knows I hate to move a step, I'm wedded to my easy chair; she knows I mmoj from my hair. She hands me now and then a glance that's loaded down with meaning deep; it seems to say, ere you in France, you'd hunt a quiet place to sleep." The neighbors hear my warlike spiel, and seem to think I am old Mars; they hear me talk of blood and steel, of death and bones and wounds and scars. I slip things over on the rubes,, and make them think I yearn for strife; a man may fool a bunch of boobs alas! he cannot fool his wife. Oh. now and thrn sh nands me one, a glance that says, Td bet a farm you lack the vim to fire a gun;" she knows that I'm a false alarm. ' things are expected of him. "1 don't see whv that maknn anv difference a far as personal friends BO, "It is hard to make you understand dear," I said patiently. I would reason with him just as I would with a child. His mother had as Elsie said, "spoiled mm. ' "Understand whatt that you wish me to give up all my old friendsl I won't do it, Margaret, even to please you. Now stop beiug so foolish, and write a nice note of acceptance. You will enjoy the musicaie as much as I will after you get there." "You mean that you intend to accept when you know I do not want to go, uo not approver" "1 certainly do intend to accept that invitation, Margaret. You can do as you like about going, altho I shall be dis appointed to have to go alone." "I shall go if you insist upon it, Bob. It is n:y duty to accompany you until I can in some way make you "see that your duty to me should make you willing to remain at home with me. I do not care for your friends. They not cnlv do not interest me, they bore me." "I'm sorry," Bob's tone was that of a hurt child. ' ' We could be so happy here at home, Bob dear. We'll buy some new books and read aoud, or if you want to go out we will go to the theater together. It would be so much pleasanter than spend ing the evening with a crowd of peo ple with bohemian inclinations." "Margaret, I ean't understand vou! I know you are not a kid. but I did not "Phew!" he exclaimed. "What's that smells?" "It's a stew I made for you wiv my own 'ittie hands, " she told him. "Divine aroma I" cried Freshly Wedd, and forthwith sat down and ate two big platefulls, while his wife watched him so eagerly that she forgot to eat any herself.. Three hours later, in response to a hurry call, Dr. Blister drove up and rang the fronfc doorbell. Querry: Who was the patient, and why? (For the first correct solution of "Below the Belt," a Chinese cookbook in the original will be presented. Ed. The Morning Glory.) think you were such an old woman that you couldn't enjoy bright intel lectual people. Don't talk any more about it please. I am losing patience again. Write a note of acceptance, and be sure and get anything you need to look well. Mrs. Boot's affairs are al ways dressy. I'll send for my evening cothes this morning, they need to be pressed." He took lus hat and left immediately A cold kiss showed his displeasure. I sat down with the idea that I would declino the invitation and let him make a fuss about it if he liked. He couldn't go if I had declined; then I decided that I would give in to him this once and go. Something was sure to happen with that bohemian crowd that would give me a reason sufficient to refuse ever to go again. So I did as Bob requested and wrote an acceptance. (Aiouuay ine night ox the musi- cnle.) li! The Liberty Loan for Liberty Alone $50, $100 and upwards are the denomina tions of Liberty Bonds. They are exempt from city, county and state taxation. They will draw four per cent interest per year, payable semi-annually. Their purpose is to equip, clothe, supply and arm those Boys who will all fight and many die for their country and YOU. EASY TERM PAYMENTS We freely offer our services in supplying you information and accepting your subscrip tions. lankets And while we are talking about keening warm, dnn't forget we keep a nice stock of blankets and comfortables. This class of merchandise will sat only be higher later but it may be a question of get feg it at all, at least for a lime, as the government has told the manufacturers we must have your output for the !iext four or five months. Anyone can see this will cer aialv not make this line of merchandise cheaper. Those Silk Ross Mattresses $11.50 and $14.50 aje "'nreral dollars nndfirfhp mar. Vt Ask to see them. Of -ourse we have cheaper mat 'sKuM,a?.e prices cyof. are siJ. Another lot of Trunks and Suitcases arrived some days m See firm and learn what h will do in buying one. Chambers and Chambers 467 Court Street
