Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-17
g Johnny"
Is Now on
the Spot

| III ASl VI iID IONV ADDUNlA-
TION WITH THE JOURNAL
EQUINE EDITOR, AND ITS FINE
MORAL EFFECT.
"You may say in your sheet that it
is an outrageous falsehood. That is,
so far it is, for | really haven't had
time to give the subject the careful
attention and study its merits"
Thus spoke John w. Cochran, con.
tirmed bachelor, newly-elected chief
clerk Of the Oregon senate and long
while and all the while newspaper
man, who just few days before the
legislature convened, resigned from
the staff Of the Oregonian Ga newspa-
per located at Portland) when asked if
the rumor were true that he would be-
come a candidate for governor.
1t should be stated that the Port
land mentioned as the location of the
newspaper is the Portland town Of
Oregon.
Mr.. Cochran was being interviewed
by the Capital Journal representative
for the benefit Of the ambitious youth
of Oregon as to just what course they
should follow to become noted men.
Like all other great and successful
men the chief clerk is easily approach
able if there be no escape in sight and
a good cigar is, so he took the cigar
and graciously but nervously and eau
tiously granted the interview.
Although only five days in office he
was growing used to the high honor
and was actually beginning to assume
statesmanlike pose and showing
traces of possible coming dignity.
What would you advise the youth
of Oregon to do in order to become
great?" was asked.
That's somewhat difficult to answer
without mature deliberation, but Off
hand | should say hard work, SO bri-
ETY., earnestness, truthfulness, studi-
BUSINESS, early rising and retiring
hours, close study of politics, tenn
perate eating, church attendance, the
use of good tobacco, being good to
mother and kindness to dumb animals.
But But above all should advise
bard work" concluded the state Off
cial as he handed over to an assistant
a bunch Of work that he himself should
have done two days ago.
ITO become a successful politician,
Jawn-er Mr., Chief Clerk, what would
you adviser"
Careful perusal should also be CIV
en- that subject. I'll answer fully If
you call tomorrow. / would like to
first consult the two Dams of the SEN
ate and Governor West"
But can't you say something now?"
the interviewer pleaded
well, I'll not discuss the practical
end at present, but I'll say this. In
view Of the fact that a very large and
handsome element of our population
Is now allowed to vote, a clean collar
and face, white teeth, pretty neckties
stylish clothes, shined shoes, a nice
head of hair preferably curly, and
chivalry and gallantry should be cul-
tivated.
ut is to be presumed then, Mr..
Chief Clerk, that you approve of wo-
men suffrage"
Most assuredly," replied the SEN
ate dignitary, and then as his eye fell
upon the governor" on bill lying on
his desk, he added, Gladly uproar-
ously, joyously glorlously voclferous-
ly and voraciously do l approve wo-
men suffrage"
do you approve Of the oregon sys-
tenn" was next asked.
Sure thing ! do-that is, as ! now
view the subject without that delib-
crate thought that should be given all
weighty matters, | am inclined to ap-
prove 1t. Yes, will even 60 50 far as
to state that the Oregon system is
much better than the Spencerian-+-yes,
even better than the New York Central
What advice would you give young
reporters to succeed in their profess
sion?"
Most earnest, elaborate thought
should be given that question, but of
hand again l would tersely sum II up
as follows: Write write write, and
re-wrlte, and always be right; and ev-
erybody else bedarned."
In justice to Mr.. Cochran and in Or
der not to confuse his close personal
friends It should be stated that DE
darned" was not the word he used
1t was more Vanderbiltian in tone.
what does a chief clerk do? What
are his dutles?"
You've got me there again. The
subject demands very careful observa-
tion and study cannot answer off
hand from personal knowledge, but