The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-08-09
"Ht the Nail
On the Head. -
JOURNAL X.RAYS.

JOONNAL h'NAIo'
1t seems the real cause Of the Chinese
trouble is their dread Of our cheap labor,
1t is easier to love poor girl than
rich one, because there is less compe-
tition.
Mark Hanna is trying to find out
where ex.speaker Reed is at. Reed
says he's too busy to tell.
Did Emperor William make that In.
aamatory speech to get his man selected
as general of the allied forces2
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Lots Of people think they will be en-
titled to a adiamond-studded crown in the
other world because they drop a penny
on the contribution plate every Sunday.
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When a man and woman are made
one the question is which is the one.
Sometimes there is long struggle be-
tween them before the question is final
ly settled.
Sixteen Eugene business men sub
scribed thousand dollars for the inn
provement of the Blue River wagon
road. Such acts have been the making
Of many a town.
The New York World rightly says
that "many whom we have welcomed
from abroad have abused our demo-
cratic hospality, but none 80 viciously
as these anarchists"
In the estimation of the Oregonian
four years ago, Bryan was dishonest
fool. Now, upon the same authority,
he is man Of sterling integrity and
exceptional ability who for that reason
would make dangerous president!
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The Portland Telegram, one Of Ore.
gon's most intense Republican papers,
says president Mckinley assumes to
be under Divine guidance, but large
number Of people have not so poor an
opinion Of the Lord as to believe it,"
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The conviction this week at Chicago
| ii little combination of photo.
enyravers for violating the antitrust law
of Illinois has its comic side, when one
notes the fact that the conviction was
secured within sight OF the smoke from
steel trust chimneys.
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The steel trust in Chicago is trying
again to coerce It's employees for election
purposes. Mckinley clubs, marching
clubs, trough rider" companies, and 30
on, are being formed at the works direct
ly under the eye Of the trust. All good
workmen are expected to join. Those
who refuse will surely cast doubts upon
their good workmanship.
The difference; Mckinley favored
free silver at 10 to 1, and 30 did Bryan.
Mckinley is against il now, while Bryan
still adheres TO it. Mckinley and Bryan
both opposed Porto Rico tariff, but
now Mex inley is for il, while Bryan Is
still against II land so are the people,
One is a trimmer, while the other is a
slayer. That's the difference.
The United States Investor, gold organ
and ardent supporter Of the administra-
! tion, says, concerning the Declaration OF
Independence wherein it is stated that
all men are created equal. at suited
the exigencies of our situation in 1916
admirably, though in itself but bit OF
sublimated demagogism." II a Bryan
paper were TO make such a ilagrant sug-
gestion it would be pointed ont as unfit
10 exist.
Pending Salem's consideration oi the
telephone licence ordinance, the follow
ing news item may be Of interest: "The
City Of San Jose, which has had an ex-
perience in telephone competition, and
did not find il very satisfactory, is about
TO grant franchise 10 another compet-
ing company. In Seattle the business
men have ordered taken out over 1000
telephones and are now holding out in
ducements 10 Eastern capitalists TO
come and put in competing system. "
The popular loan plan has for the sec
ond time proved a success in Salem,
the result being that the people Of that
city are paying only "A percent instead
Of percent or more, as formerly, on
the city's indebtedness, and the interest
is paid 10 residents and taxpayers OF
Salem. This is a good policy, and
might be adopted with advantage in
other cities. The policy Of reiunding
city debts at lower rate OF interest
and selling the bonds to home people ID
one worthy Of encouragement and inn
itation.-Portland Telegram.
Tonight and Tomorrow Night.
And each day ana night during this
week you can get at any druggists
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs, acknowledged 20 be the most
successful remedy ever sold fOf