The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-23
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The Paper of.he Week

The Examiners Topeka correepohuen
says OF The paper being publ shed TIM
week BY Rev. Sheldon:
Charles Il. Sheldon gave TO the world
this morning newspaper edited accord'
ins 60 his conception OF Jeeus Christ az
the chief OF great modern daily. he
completely transformed the Topeka
"Capital." Az whole and to the small
eat details he worked a revolution in the
paper 40 that today's Capital does not at
all resemble the usual appearance OF the
paper. The Capital today consists oi
thirty-s,x columns Of reading matter
and twenty of advertisements.
The market reports were cut from four
columps to one. All quotations on
stocks and bonds, grain options and 9TH
er matter involving transactions in fu-
lures were consigned 10 the wasts-bask-
ct, and and only the actual each prices
Of grain, produce, etc., were quoted.
Advertisements are banished from The
news and editorial pages and are bunch
ed in places reserved for them. The
censorship here is even more rigorous
tSan in the news coiumue. all matter
relating to patent medicines having
been cut out. TIE familiar corset sd-
yerliaements Of the magazines, accom-.
panied by cuts, have eought in vain Tor
space. No retail ads from Kansas City
or other out.of-town tradesmen have
been accepted, Mr.. Sheldon holding that
this would be an injustice TO home mer-
chants. The $40 suit OF clothes for
sl4 rs style Of advertising is also barred.
The Rev. Mr.. .Sheldon devotes the
whole fret page to what he deems four
crying evils OF the world. These are:
The famine in India, the saloons, the
war in she Philippines and the need Tor
a home for consumptives in Colorado.
The second page Is given up to editorial
matter, and the news 10 placed on the
fourth page. The eth is filled with
contributions on charitable works.
There is one striking feature in the
paper. Mr.. sheldon calls attention TO
evils away from home. He leaves To-
peka ont. Instead OF attacking the sa-
looms and gambling houses r1n here IN
violation Of the law he goes 70 India or
Colorado. There will be much comment
that he did not take up these matters at |
home. This he.may do later. II be
does not he must evade al issue.
b A question box for correspondents was |
opened yesterday. One OF the questions
put into the box asks why be does not |
make war on the saloons and gambling |
houses. He wss informed that locations |
and names would be furnished to him.
The Rev. Mr.. Sheldon yesterday gave
the following instructions to his staff:
First--.n preparation OF matter do not !!
employ slang words. not even those in
common use. Do not use "Pop" for
Popnliss.
Second-Wfenerer reporter inter
vieA man, submit the interview to
him in writing. SO that he may change it
IL he wisheF.
Third-Whenever reporter approach
es man for an interview Of f.informaticn
and the man objects TO answering ques-
tions, do not insiet.
Theatrical news is not VENT
ed.
Fifth As to sporting news do not
waste your tiue on any but athletic
sports. Clean sporting events may be
reported.
Sixth-In case Of q crime, the reporter
IS required to inquire into the cause OF
The crime. what brought it about;
avoid all grewsome details.
Seventh-In political mattere, be nom
partisan.
Mr.. Sheldon gave out no special as
.ignments for the day. He notified the
reporters that he had enough matter to
ill up the paper the frat day and that
here would be spice for routine news
only. He gave oat some assignments to
be worked rp during the week.
"I want you men TO understand" be
,aid, speaking as If weighing each word,
that this week means every thing to
me. Iwant you to feel how serious /
I'm in this. 1t is not play in any way.
don't want you to feel that / am hold
ng back anything from you. / don't
rant to be guilty Of any discourtesy.