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GOVERNOR DID NOT MEAN IT
considers a solemn treaty a "scrap of paper." The balance
of the world is willing to trust the German people if they
agree to terms of peace; to have faith that whatever
agreement they make they will keep. They can have no
such confidence in the word of Prussian militarism, and
uiereiore can maKe no peace with it. To do so would sim
ply be to put off the further horrors of the present war
until Prussian autocracy could again prepare to conquer
the world. No matter what it costs in lives and treasure:
the world owes it to itself and to the generations to come
to fight the present contest to a finish. Unless Prussian
ism is utterly destroyed the whole terrible war will sooner
or later have to be fought over again. It is the old battle
over again, Rome or Carthage.
The mediation commission blames the Crown Columbia
Paper Company at Oregon City for not wishing to sub
mit its dispute with the strikers to arbitration. This
ELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Druggists
refund money if it fails. 25c
Margaret Garrett's
By JAW PJELPS
BOB IS REMORSEFUL.
CIIAPTEK LXXXIX. .
When Bob came in I told Mm about
our call, and how much I liked Mrs
i'arnesworth. Ho seemed int..ro...,i .i
IT ..I.I l.;... r i..... ,--,.".""'"' ""
r 11 j. ,i . . ""JI flu uujseu ner to tinnier
ShOWS that the Commission IS Simnlv made nn nf n hnrirVilthe following week with Mr. n.i Mr.
i ii i-i- . . .y - r . " -Rniiiwin
u laoor politicians or men ignorant ot the wiles of union That-, fine! " Bob .aid wit,, tw
i. 'I em glad to boh vnu nHno.
.. ... , . i , , . . - . " v ,,, ..... ,,- , -- - a
tAhPniini fpd in snme wav. tor it certainivdia not convey wnen tnev Know thev are hent-pn Thoxr nnnneo eAmr,,,!. r.1 -"eurct i was rather
v M -'w'- - w jtstsjjs WililUl I Hart I V T 19 mm-mtiiT IV 11
the governor's ideas of the war. Or if he did it failed to sory arbitration as a principle because it would destroy t0 g0 to Joh,1's fWi bh be giud
HAVE YOU
rXTLTILLED
YOUB RED
CROSS OBLI
GATION? DO IT TODAYI
In'welcoming the highway engineers to Salem Satur
day, Governor Withycombe made an assertion that he
perhaps did not intend to make. It was perhaps intended! labor leaders, who only favor arbitration as a last resort V1?"1'
n'mAn mith fVineo mntt A mprifflTKi TTift statement the Inhnr .icritnf-nr'a nwnnoinn TV, t to t?.k8 yu-"
was li tne uermans ureaK. uiiuugn ute xjiilioh tnu vicguu Kjuy nau xaiseu wages ana reacnea an agreement , go "pmom be with peo
French lines on the western iront we are all vassals, we i witn their men only a short time before this last strike,
are gone." The governor is sadly mistaken in his state- Then they demanded a closed shop and struck again and
ment. No matter what the uermans ao to tne western uie paper company reiused to be made a football of anv
line--or any otner tms country is not going iv quit., ivur aim proceeaea to operate its plant without the
Even if France and Italy were forced out of the fighting assistance of the union workers, and were having no
.America, England and Japan would still carry the war particular trouble getting help. It was at this stage of
on. More than that, it would draw the vast man power -he proceedings that the union men beenn to have a. burn
of China into the conflict. There will never be any mak- ing desire to arbitrate, simply because they had failed to i,lia8i,lation wovlli
innnf iTo-enlc, Amorioatic! en Inner thprp rpmflin I "llllt (lilP nvpr" nn fho enmnomr U rtn.r U J 1 1.1. 4. 8 V .at I with
oceans or skies in which the war can be continued. In
the last analysis, England, Japan and the United States
can keep Germany from the seas and hold her to Europe.
Should she gain all the territory of that continent she
would be still shut off from the balance ot the world.
Besides should she be able to conquer the world all but
the United States she will meet here her Waterloo. The
United States can live within herself, and no nation or
comliivntion of them can invade and conquer her. How
ever there is no danger of the situation ever reaching this
stagr. The kaiser is right now at his strongest and his
power will steadily wane. Turkey is all in, and Bulgaria
is recdv to make peace if the opportunity "offers. As to
pie of whom I disapprove. I do wish you
would give it up also."
He nade no rsply and I knew my
wish was a vaiu one. I eould nut lien.
a little happy feeling creeping over me
uowever at Hob's unaccustomed apol
ogy. Uq would ignore unpleasantness,
but seldom apologized for his Fl.nrp in
it.
Bob was in many respects the sanest
man 1 have ever known. Ami v,.t
run riot at times in
'DUt One OVer" On the enmnnnv Tf thaxr hA W oKl hat I!.with my Panicr.l ideas
- r . , , " .v-v.. umiv, iu auu putjiuaut temperament, could not
nicii uemanus uh uie company tnev would nave . a u Iet aiou follow.
leered at anvnne whn cno-crocfarl ovk,'f,V rni . "ad warned me. Had I heeded
U f lu V , 1 ""b&t-" muauuu. mem- iter warning this story, the plain story
uvio uie icucim. llieu.iauun OOara nave ShOWn them- tt F u voutu never hav
ui'niieiesiiug at times; but
truthlul withal. An niiimate storv of
ie.eluig rather than doing. The mistakes
of a woman who loved too well to lovo
wisely.
Had l been wise enough to have giv
en our married life a little of the
piquancy which Bob found in the gath
enngs of his friends I perhaps wight
ten how in the Spanish-American war, when we had only p,Zt JUE
Q 1 fill' r h nn o o v A wts 1 j i . i , I t . t p
iyi wwuoaiiu iiicji m uie eamps, IVPnOld lever SWent iulB 18 u"111"'!. nut really the
j i i 1. i T . . . . tault is 111 '1
J 1
Cplroo frk a fiiflinM t-vrt.4-l J ii - . i
w "uici pti wax ux luuiiMi in tms instance as in
several others since they begun their tour of the coast.
The Oregonian, trying to make it annear that, all bsd
conditions in army camp is because of partisan control of
national anairs Dy the democrats, of course, has forerot
ii. i it , , . .. .. ' i w '
rnrougn them and claimed victims by the hundreds. Also
it iorgets no doubt that our attemDt at that tin n arm
Austi o-Hungary there can be no doubt that her people; ana equip an eitective armv was ludicrous in the pv.
are weary ot war and would welcome peace on almost any
terms. All that keeps her in the war now is fear of the
kaiser and at the same time hpr leaders know that if the
kaiser should win their own country will be swallowed up
in the German empire and its autonomy lost. No, we
can't believe the governor intended to convey the impres
sion that America would quit if the Germans were suc
cessful on the western front. It must have been just a
slip of the tongue.
BUMPED AGAINST A MAN
Evidently the Warren Construction company has at
last bumped up against a real man. State Highway
Engineer Nunn, has called its managers on the carpet and
abrogated two contracts with the company, frankly
stating the causes of his doing so and among these causes
accusing the company of padding its accounts by includ
ing in them items already paid for and other items which
were not proper charges against the highway commission.
He accuses the company of neglect to prosecute the work
and with delaying and" increasing its cost. Engineer
Nunn clid not take off his hat and ask this big bossy
corporation to please change its methods. He knew it
couldn't no more than the leopard its spots, or the Ethio
pian his skin. He simply notified it tha.t it was all off and
that its further services would be dispensed with. It is
treatment the big boss company is not accustomed to J
and how it will act under the lash of a master remains
to be seen.
fault is in 'irselves. If onlv we KNEW
this, instead of being obliged to LKAEN
it oy saa experience.
Laughter like tears should be for all
h llll la miofliit no nmll .. 1, ,. .
. J iL.i l.M n 11. - . - . " : ..iio mum rn-i
li eme aiiu uiat wmie tne soldiers ot decremt Snam n?pri lous p'"ses of nte. i was too austere;
smnlcplpcct nnwrlp. mi. U jT. . ... to sel-opinionated. I know all these
jV ii i "u-y wce Lrymg LO get re- things now. Gould I have realized them
suits with the old kind that made them splendid targets in the first ytars 01 my "niage, i
for the enemy sharpshooters. Strange as it may seem, .uJffii
MCiUniey, a republican. Was President at that timp ann lentless in my insistante that my hus
.there was a republican cabinet and republican politicians siZidte" content l:Z; i
holding down easy chairs in every department The Ore- him t0 d0, 1 was a ticklor for propriety
gonian didn't even hint during that crisis, when unnre- LXIJti t, l1"
paredness and inefficiency loomed everywhere, that
partisan coalition cabinet might be a good thing. The S,! Bth-pd
mciviiuey aammistration led the soldier boys on "em
balmed beef" and the Oregonian, if we remember right
ly, failed to get unduly excited over the rations furnished
at that time. '
ipp
teresting things.
The next night when Bob left me I
tried to make him promise he would
come home early, that is that he would
leave early enough to get home by the
midnight train. He would not promise,
and when I insisted we came near hav
ing another quarrel. Had he not rushed
out of the house, we should, I am sure.
Quarrels were becoming frequent be
tween us. Bob's disposition was natur
ally sunny; but when I nagged him to
lovo me; teazed him to give up to my
itleas, he would become impatient. As
we all know one word leads to another,
and we had had many serious differ
ences; rather many short, sharp quar
rels usually about nothing at all in the
1 ouiniiinc, but bv mutual recrimination
becoming serious before we finished.
T. ,.,, i T , . , . . Bob was restive. 1 often tounu mm
tor yeais one lesson I have taught, for hooking at me in queer fashion as
ng
by Walt Mason
hy
mes
TTTTTTTTTTTTTtttttttmf f. .4.
THE DAYS OF WRATH
"CARTHAGE MUST BE DESTROYED"
Lloyd George, the real head of the English government,
yesterday outlined Great Britain's war aims. They are
practically the same as those stated by President Wilson
as the aims of America. They covered the matter of
colonies which the president did not mention, but outside
of that the differences were trifling. One of the asser
tions made by the English premier will be heartily in
dorsed by all the allies and that is that Mesopotamia and
Armenia must not again pass under the dominion of the
Turk. The main feature however is that there can be no
peace only with the destruction of Germany's military
power and the democratization of the German govern
ment. This means that the rule of the Hohenzollerns
must end. The world can make no terms with one who
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years one sermon I have praught, which is !f he, ?"and tot tclITmo sTw!n?' yot
fViof w, .1-1.1 ' .. . - Med to. Then, too, I recalled that sev-
iuui cuuuiu iJUL away some money ior
the rainy day. Before the world had war
disease, and coin was growing on the trees,
I cried and cried, in thunder tones, "Oh,
mortals, salt away some bones ! Begin this
system ere you sleep! Put down a parcel
where 'twill keep ! The rainv dav will snnn
arrive, and prudent men will then survive '' 0Ht dre?eJ in. his "'l1? .f,0".ies that
Ar,A A" VA I longed to throw myselt in his arms,
.V4 nun nao tuiue uie day OX Caie: With and plead with
taxes here and taxes there, and rising costs
0UMo of this and that, and many passing round
nat, tne man who has no wad in brine
nas cause to murmur and repine. I'm oft addressed by
giaieiui guys, who say, "lour counsel was most wise:
Here's a Good Pointer Direct
From Santa Christmas Store
for Men
Just two days left' to buy gifts for Father, Brother,
Husband or Uncle, and by all means buy them from
a man's store that has amply provided for man's
wants by careful study and experience.
Quality reigns supreme here" and your dollar has
one hundred cents worth of purchasing power
"bear that in mind." '
CHOOSE FROM THESE GIFTS
Four-in-Hand Ties in gift boxes marked special
at 29c
Wide end Four-in-Hand Ties, . wonderful values,
at ; 5oc
New shapes in Fourin-Hand Ties, beautiful pat
terns, at ". 75c
Flare End Cravats, wonderful new patterns and
colors, at $1.00
Overcoats " Hosiery
Suits Suspenders
Shoes Handkerchiefs
Hats Mufflers
Shirts Sweaters
Robes House Coats
STORE OPEN EVENINGS
G. W. Johnson &- Co.
UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK BLDG.
area Mn&MtmnvKTneixmSSmiaaBSarmJlm'yjaf iL unijL..jjjM)MjmwfrJ
.-. 'St
cral times ne naa Deen on tne point 01
saving something, and had stopped. Oh,
well, 1 would think, it probably wasn't
anvthing.
Bob had not gone until after dinner.
1 wanted terribly to go into his room
with him and help him dress; but that
would be too much like glossing over the
fact of his going, he looked so hand
acme, so distinguished when he came
him to love -me. But
it seemed to anger him or late. i.ven
for the slightest mention of my love for
we're glad we harkened to your rede, and pickled pails of pnia 1
1 , -i uvwi times ve siailU witn OUr dwistered Eudoxie Stutts,- and swept
IUUlceS VVeil in nand. and We Can .n Wnvs wisp q nlnnl- hamhtily off, feeling tor her powder
When Uncle Snm rlpmnnrlo
my savage breast that people saved at my behest; and
af ten, when I lack the price, I wish I'd taken my advice.
a wont ot trutn in ii; jiuw uo you
know T mean, how would you have
known if I menu "
"One side of his nose has powder
on it. One side of yours hasn't," ex-
the great detective.
nk you re peri ly fraudulent!
Silverton News
On aud after Wednesday, December 26, 1917, oar
State Street doer and cur After-Hour Wicket, No.' 5.
will be closed at fear o'clock
LADD BUSH BANKERS
Hie Daily Novelette
I deduce that her ankles are not at
an pretty."
"They're not!
THE PEBSONAL TOUCH
That's perf'ly hide-
!us. But how in the world do yoo
knowf She has a long dresa on."
t "That's how I know." explained
the great detective simply.
'Marvelous!" wattereM the fai
r.mtoxie. "1 think You're perf'ly
amazing. But I 11 never be quite sat
isfied till you dvduce something about
mi"
. me. '
j " Delighted," agreed the grpat de
ittH'tive. "Do von see that tall vnunu
I "Oh, I'm so glad to meet vou!
JVrf'lv enchanted! I've heard so much
iahottt you how wonderful and unran
Imy you are, and all, and I'm so glad
to meet you! Won't you Rive me a lit-
.we illustration or your famous derfue-' man - uh the broad shoulders and the
ttve power?" splittered the beautiful ; sqnakulino nose?"
.Kndoxio Stutt j "Yes! Littered Miss Stutts, her
I "With pleasure," replied Sheerluek ' heart beating fodilv.
jl'ones. the sreat detective, hidiug a " Vou kissed him in the eonservatory
yawn behind a smile. " Well, d.i vnn , nnt sn m.i
'see mat tau girl in raushrooiu crimson "Oh, how outrageous! There's
(Capital Journal. Speeial Service.)
Silverton, Ore., Pec. 21. A large
vellow umbrella still holds a -milk
wagon but today lies bv the road side
a complete wreck- ihis little ariver
and horse both escaped unhurt as did
all but three bottles of milk. A wet
pavement, brakes refusing to hold and
a dark nit;tit were responsioie ior -vir.
Largent running into the milk wagon
belonging; to the Knceiuan dairy. Mon-
dav evening. Mr. Largent put the
milk into his car and helped the boy
finish the evening trip.
Nearlv all Silverton is under water
this morning. The streets are small
rivers and yards are small ponds. Peo
ple in the lower parts of town are
moving to dryer spots.
him, or anything I could say anent hislieceive her, I should do it.
low. g n.e annoyed him 1 could not nn- I heard the whistle of the midnight
cerstund it. I longed with all inv heart train 1" . s- in
and soul for visible tokens of his love, wn.,:. "I luu":
t i , . ' 7 "nvjium lU ti v LU UULL till IV U.11U
for words and embraces. Disappointed, I ! see if I could not forget in sleen the
see.uea uname to control the bitter fact that Bob had. refused to remain
words which came to my hps, and so v. it h me. I got up, and switched off the
usually sent him away with onlv fault-i liht. T ,..,.fi ..l.j ...
limling words ringing m his ears. before I heard Bob's kev in the don..
1 read, or tried to read. But as nsual IVHirlitod T ,., -i
my mind was not upon the printed page "Is that you Bob? Oh. l'am.o elad
rt. . ft - , 1 7, Wa? 10 -von came home t0 me" and It my
at the affair; what kind of a looking: arms around his neck. He put me gent
girl or woman John Kendall's cousin y from him, and re plied
was; and !f Bob would expect me to "I came liouie because' I have some
entertain her, and of eourso John, while tWng to sav to vou; something I can
she was in town. I hated the thought keep from vou r."o longer It isn't fair
of it, just as I hated everything of thoifo either of us "
kind; yet I knew if Bob asked me to (Toinorrow-A Terrible Confidence)
1 1 Igglijg I
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if
Crane Wilbur is a nephew of William
no'.H. Crane, the veteran actor.
A PATRIOTIC CHRISTItfAS
Savings Accounts and Liberty f3onds alike
form Patriotic Christmas gifts. The former
promote Conservation; the latter mean
Preservation. Gift Savings Accounts may be
opened here upon the deposit of any amount
Irom $1.00 upward. We also have a limited
supply of Liberty 4's in various denomina
tions and at liberal terms.
THE RED CROSS ALSO
WARRANTS YOUR CONISDE RATION
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