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itorialPage of The Capital Jam MONDAY EYEXINO January 6, 1U19 CHABLE3 H. TT.SHEB Editor and Publisher Ed nal Published Every Evening Except Sunday, Salem, Oregon. Address All Communications To floiipAfoi Journal BALFM 136 S. Commercial 8t. OBEGON SUBSCRIPTION BATES Daily, bv Carrier, eer year 15.00 Per Month- Daily by Mail, per year $3.00 Per Month.. 45e 35c FULL LEASED WIRE TELEUHAI'H BEPOBT W. FOREIGN BEPRE8ENTATIYES W. I). Ward, New York, Tribune Building. H. fitockwell, Chicago, People's Gas Building IRISH INDEPENDENCE. The Dailv Capital Journal carrier boys are instructed to put the papers on the porch. If" the carrier doos not do this, misses you, or neglects getting the paper to you on time, kindly phone the circulation manager, as this is the only way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following instructions. Phone 81 before 7:80 o'clock and a paper will be sent you by special messenger if the carrier has missed you. THE DAILY CAPITAL JOTTENAL Is the only newspaper in Salem whose circulation is guaranteed by the Audit Bureau Of Circulations "GENERAL" PERSHING. The announcement that Pershing is to be proposed for promotion to the rank of full "general" of tie Unit ed States army strikes most Americans with surprise. The civilian public has taken it for granted that the head of the American expeditionary force was a "general" al along. As a matter of fact he is only a major general o no higher rank than Generals ' Bliss, Wood and several others. Most of the officers loosely designated as gener als are merely brigadier generials. The United States government is notoriously stingy in the matter of conferring titles, a fact which is shown in the navy no less than in the army. It is still well re membered what .a struggle it required to have Dewey dubbed "admiral," after the Spanish-American war. Since his death we have had no admiral. Even Sims, who has won as much distinction in this war, bears the mod est title of "rear admiral", along with a dozen or two of ficers much less prominent. The UnitedStates senate should surely make none of the usual fuss about sanctioning the promotion of Per shing. He is no longer a mere individual, but an institu tion. He seems to personify the great army which un der his command achieved such brilliant and satisfactory results. If the honor were refused him three or four mil lion American soldiers would wonder why, and other na tions could never understand it. By the same token there is a general feeling that Rear Admiral Sims or some other officer of similar rank, if there is any other that deserves it moreshould be promoted to the rank of full admiral. When almost every nation in the world, regardless of its size, has an admiral, surely this nation, ranking second among the sea powers, ca naiford to have one. Theodore Roosevelt died today and in his passing a creat American character is removed from the stage of . ... n 1 i 1 1 action. Like all strong characters he had a host 01 loyai followers and many bitter enemies. By some he was re garded as the greatest statesman of the age, while others branded him as a spectacular demagogue, lhese diiier ences of opinion, however, make little difference now, since death has intervened. Roosevelt was admittedly a loyal American and whatever faults of character or dis position he may have had will be torgotten by all. ine nation will mourn sincerely the death of one of its strong historic characters. The German Bolsheviki seem doomed to defeat in the elections for national assembly. But what do Bolsheviki car for a little thing like that? The "Reds" insist on run ning things even when they are licked. RIPPLING RHYMES BvIWalt Mason 1919. Oh, gay young year, I'm glad you're here, so full of hopeful promise! The years we've had were pretty bad, and punk, so help me Thomas. I look behind and to my mind there comes a hateful vision; I look ahead and feel no dread the prospects are Elysian. Oh, blithe '19, 1 wot and ween, and wist and bet a shiner, noo year on earth since Adam's birth has had a send-off finer. For years we've heard the dreary word of blood and smoke and bat tle, and in our dreams heard dying screams, and bones of dead men rattle. And it appeared, and all men feared that war would last forever, and evermore we'd hear of gore and murderous endeavor. But now we cheer the bright new year that is not charged with sighing, that brings no threat of fields blood wet, and hero soldiers dy ing. New .year, brave year, I'm glad you re here, I am . as glad as any; oh, may your stay be always gay, and may your months be many ! The flambryant announcement of an "Irish Repub lic" in various parishes throughout Ireland does not greatly impress the United States. This country, former ly so warmly in sympathy with Irish political ambitions, has not indorsed the course of the Irish people in general toward the war. Had they thrown themselves whole heartedly into the fray in behalf of the Allied cause, in stead of seeking to take advantage of Great Britain's plight and giving open aid and sympathy to Germany, they might have had anything within reason they asked for now. In a large measure this country has lost patience with them. The American people favor the principle of "home rule as much as ever, but it begins to doubt the capacity of the Irish people for any such degree of autonomy as they have come to demand. If Ireland had a republic what would she do with it? A republic is based on self-control. It implies mutual agreement of sections and parties, for the sake of a work ins: agreement in public affairs. It requires a willingness of minorities to acquiesce in the decision of majorities, and a willingness of majorities to deal justly with minor ities. First of all it calls for agreement, for compromise Early last summer a convention met in Dublin to frame a government for the island. It had a virtual charter from the British government to establish any workable system of home rule that the Irish factions could agree on. short of absolute independence. It seem ed the most promising outlook that Ireland had seen in centuries. That convention labored . and argued lor monthsand accomplished nothing. Ireland could not agree with herself about her own government.'1 In the present situation, there is good reason to fear that an independent Irish republic would straightway end in confusion, and even m civil war. In a statement in the morning paper a few days ago. Mayor Keyes made the amazing confession that the town was closed up in order to prepare for effective quaran tine measures. This means that after - three or four months of an epidemic which had cost many lives the city officials had taken no effective steps to combat it and the results of such neglect of duty are apparent in balem today. It illustrates the evils which may touow the plac ing of weak or incompetent men in public places should an emergency arise during, their term of "off ice. It is no time, however, to indulge in recriminations such as the ex-mayor indulged in, and we are not inclined to retort in kind. The epidemic must be checked; that is all there is to it. Salem escaped lightly the initial epidemic and the health authorities no doubt underestimated the dan ger because of this fact. What the people of Salem, or any other community, should do in a edse like this is to refuse to become panic-stricken; square their shoulders and face, the situation like men and women, profiting by the experience of other communities. Strict quarantine, or isolation, of every case is regarded as practically the onlv effective weapon against this epidemic. It has been found impossible to prevent people from congregating even though all probable places 'are closed and business houses shut up. Communities which have gone the limit in this direction have seen no good results follow. Many eminent health authorities, and the health officials of many large cities, have strenuously opposed the closing of public places of recreation on the theory that people should be allowed, even encouraged to go about their busi ness and recreation as usual, as tending to keep them in the proper frame of mine to combat disease. Strict iso lation of patients, and impressing upon the individual to take care of his health by keeping his system in order and taking prompt measures against insipient colds are mehtods universally agreed upon. In Oregon and some other sections of the country it is admitted that unnat ural winter weather is aiding to prolong the ravages of the epidemic. ' : ually congenial Both were passionate ly fond of music, and what little leis ure they had they often spent togteher at some concert. Buth occasionally ac companied thi'm, but more often she re mained with little Brian. Even when he slept she felt she was caring for him. But she had found a real friend in the society woman, so much older than her self, who, in directing her charities, in introducing her to the world of earnest women who ''without money and with out price" were giving all their time to working for' the slodiei-s. had done her. a real service. Ruth was growing. At the shop she now nearly ran the business. I hey were takinr; on few orders which necessitated her going out of town (as people seemed disinclined to do extensive alterations because or' conditions, and there were no new homes to decorate on account of the building laws). But ahe found plenty to occupy her, right in the shop. She seemed to grow nearer Mandul that is, they were more closely friendly without becoming intimate. He occasionally would refer to Brian, then watch Ruth's face to see if she showed particular interact. He could not un derstand her. Knowing what lie did of Mnan's incompetence, nc knew that he was more than fond of Mollio King, ho had expected that Ruth would certainly sue for divorce long bo fore the little Brian was born. That someway put mr seemed to a differ ent face on tho matter. But now, once again, he was beginning to hope that something mtj'ht happen so that he might have Buth for his own. Her de votion to his interests, her development along other lines, had given him hope that even now he might win her. Then came Brian's answer to her lottor. (Tomorrow Buth. Resents Brian and Mollio 's Palship.) . TO ABOLISH COMMISSION. Listen, Bad Stomachs! A bill will be introduced in the com ing legislature to abolish the railroad commission. It is stated the bill will have a very strong following and should hftvo. High priced commissions now in vogue, whose members sit around tho state Iioubo radiators vyinor with one another ovor the easy and luxurious po sitions they now hold, should be abol isbed in view of the expenditures now prevailing in the conduct of state af fairs. Don't Make A Garbage Can Out Of Your Stomach. Spend Two Bits. Is your stomach a barbage can Does everything you eat sour or fer ment, forming acid fluids end gasses achs in good condition in a jiffy! , ) which inflate the stomach? Do yoa feel a heavy, lumpy, all gone misery in tho stomach! Does your food com up Bour, have heartburn, sickness i stotmnch, water brash, a puffed up feeling f The Uogic Man, dyspepsia, will wet vou if you don't watch out! Spend 25c for a box of STUMEZM tablets. They put out of order atom- TWO RUSSIANS ASSASSINATED, j kin, who commanded the Eussian ar Stockholm, Jan. 6. General Bius- mies in the RiiBsian-Jap war had boca iloff, former commander in charge of ; murdered. Bolshevists deny responsibil the Russian armies has been killed at j ity for his death Moscow according, to dispatched re-1 m ccived hero today. A dispatch from I 1 Tlf ill Ti Bergen stated that General Knroupat-I JOOJTal VfJUlt AflS HlV LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT By S. W. STRAUS, PratJm American Soeletgfor Thrift Governor Believes Roosevelt One Of Greatest In History Governor Withycombe today made tho following comment relative to tho death of Theodore Boosevelt: 'I hsyo always admired Theodore Boosevelt for his thorough American ism, for his vigor in approaching ever task presented to him and for his states raanship in public affairs. In my opin ion he will rank in history as one of the greatost mon this country has ever produced." -.-t.yA -s. 4JM What would you think ef a business con cern that did not keep books? Cer tainly such an i n 1 1 1 ution could not pos sibly be suc cessful. To a great extent the same rule may be applied to the household. Every well-ordered home should be .operated on the budget plan. There .should be a definite apportionment arranged for the various items of 1 household expense with provision for systematic savings. 1 , The question often is asked: "How jmuch money should I save?" This is a problem that can be solved only jbv the individual. Experience has j shown that those who earn large in comes are no more inclined to save .money than the turners of smaller amounts. j Saving money Is more a matter of j will power than of Income. It has been my observation that those who do not save while earn 1 In ar small salaries do not improve 'in this regard with increased incomes. ; So the amount to be apportioned tin your household budget for savings :ls a question that you must determine for yourself upon honest and sincere tlioualit . A simple household budget can H made at home with s plain card ot sheet of paper about nine inched square. Rule it off with borironts! lines, one for each day of the month' On the left side of the card, draw twi vertical lines and in the squares thm formed, set down the amount of u come you expect to receive on tht various days of the month. Possibl by ingenuity and industry you can in crease this amount. Over this portion of the card mala bracket and mark It "Income." Ova the balance of the card make 1 bracket and mark "Expenditures.' Classify your expenditures such food, rent, fuel, clothing, charity, sa ings, education, recreation, etc. I each of these classifications stand a the head of two columns of squares.' the head of two double columns o squares. In the left-hand column set dowi the amounts of your anticipated ea penditures for each day for the va rious items. Then, as you go alonj clay after day ; through the montb set down in the vacant square; opposite each of these . figures tbi amounts you actually ipend. At tb end of the month totals can be mad of the various items. i These cards can be filed from monfl to month and from year to year au will prove a tremendous help in yon efforts to practice thrift j Above everything else, see that tH daily squares in the savings colunt are never vacant j CANADA DOING HER UTMOST TO FILL THE WORLD'S CUPBOARD THEWIFEt 3SB8B8BS By Jane Phelps. SB8BSB BUTH TELLS BRIAN OF HEB NTW INTEREST. CHAPTER ( XXIX. Buth had written Brian a lone, lov ing Jotter in reply to the one ho sent after he anew of hia boy She had told of all the baby's cunning ways, and of how eaca day ho grew to be more like him. She told of her work among the wives of other soldiers, and gave him thoir names; he nir'ht run across some of them and be a bio to cheer them. She told of meeting Mrs. Livingstone nd of how friendly they had become. ur her aunt's generosity, and of Ba chel. She siniko of Kenyon Roberts and his wife, of the Curtiso' and others they knew. But she said nothing of Arthur Mnndcl, nor did she mention Mullie King, although she (Mollie) had sked to bo Tomembcred to her. M10 did not mention Mamlcl, as ahe knew Brian always had a fooling against him, a feeling she laid entirely to his opposition to her work. She said nothing of Molhe, because not yet could ahe bring herself to think with equanimity of her constant association with Brian. But without reserve ahe told him of everything else in which sho was interested, or which ahe thought might hold interest for him. It was a long, loving, wifely letter and accom panying it on the snme steamer was a package of nil the little comforts al lowed to be sent to the soldiers. Buth fairly revelled in purchasing these, get ting tho best of everything H that it was permissible to scud . Then she waited anxiously for her next lottcr. Tho casualties had com menced to come in, and -there was al ways a littlo fear clutching her heart and showing in hef eyes when she open ed her dnily paper. But she in no wise neglected her duties because of this; neither did she lack for words to en courago others. Mrs. Clayborne had tried to get Buth to resign her position. She pleaded her own need of othor society, the baby's But Buth always refused. ''It is my job, Aunt Louisa. Mr. Man del has always treated me wonderfully, as you know. It would be base ingrati tude to leave him now when ho is so short of help, and so dependent upon mo. And another thing, aunt; I should n't be happy. I lovo my work. I care no more for home work than I ever did. j 1 dislike it just aa much. I am not needed here; Rachel is perfectly eom-! potent to earryy on tho house without me. iso, I never was ent out for a house wife; so you may as well make np your minds to it all of you." Mrs Clayborne knew Buth. She knew her tenacity of purpose. So she said nothing mora, really being reconciled to her being with Mandcl although she would have been willing now to sun- port both her and the baby. Mrs. Ldvinirstone had become a treat friend of both Buth and her aunt She and Mrs. Clayborne were of about the, same age, and found each other unua- "Food, More Food. Still More Food," is Canada's after-war slogan. Public and private corporations have worked out and set ia motion great prc;,rams for increased yields ef frrn products. ',' Canadian farmers are increasing li.sir outputs, eittier by ucquinnc Ratiun province and its farm prod-1 and smoked fish have Kene overseas Bets for 1918 are estimated at tho to furnish the semi-weekly fi'htin! tidy sum of WoO.OOO.OOU. divled d nr of it, k. V i.?5f.r.T '.,nGI . - 1 . . . -1 ...... follows: Grains. $213,OOC,0n; live stc-ck and pi-ocucts, $l57,tOO,CtG; an! root crops and poultry products, f50,03'.,OOC. This figures tut some thing like $9j3 per cn;.ita of b pulr. tiun, a truly remarkable shy.vin? tor a yeur Marked by unfavorable climatic ccnlitt-n. anA An in !... e nutat. fceii .nil j mnajura to tho use r;f irri.n. iun.er no:amgs or oy more wteusr e lulUvatton of their present ai-rears. cntl irrigation is tin eiretit to that end. For some tve Not to thj farmers alone will ro work haa been run cn i?::;ht nnljU-.s thanks of a hunzer-threateneO , Llnn'ar,K!"K'i-,e-i,!i:i:yf Canadian fishermen deserve Lethbiid,-e Irrigation system ditchwja zx-d share. Summer and winter so as to insure sut'icient w.itfT t,lin f-iir m-k. .i i meet the increased demands of the j and fijhinr smarks hav fcn k.T. on both coasts. Thair catches hov. farmers already in that district, and for the demands of new settlers now flockinir to western Canada, who see In that land the opportunity for a fcfe of independence. J All.-ta is pre-eminently the irri- helped Cll cupboards far and near. 10ns 01 Lanradorcod and Newfound land hake have been placed on the New York market at low prices: hundreds of cargoes of fresh, pickled leets nave been fun:ished with all well knjvn varieties and several new items have been a.'.ded in order t release mow betf anj bacon for the, arn.y. Since March (jf this vear. 853 i.nn . 0s) pounds of flatfish have been sold in Canada. This is a Pacific fish heretofore considered worthless. To day one Eritish Columbia finn'a weekly shipment of this fish runs to 100,000 pounds and the taking of flatfish is estimated as a permanent Pacific coast industry. WhalemcRt has gained publicity by being included in the war menus of various banquets. If it becomes popular, Canada is prepared to sop- Ely it in abundance. The whalers of ritash Columbia captured 600 whales this season.