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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-01
A HOwIine Success

The Bachelor Club pulled off
some clever stunts that were
particularly humorous and full of
life and go at their club rooms
in the Holbrook building Tues
day evening. A gorgeous stage.
with trimmings that were weird
and altogether out of the or
dinary. had been erected in one
end of the room, and here the
events of the evening were pull
ed off. The entertainment was
in the line of vaudeville, or at
least that was the object aimed
at. but nothing like il had ever
occurred before. The stunts
were for the edification of the
club members and their friends.
and i'm every respect were howl
ing successes. The following
program will give a small idea
of what occurred, and the author
shows talent that should bring
him in $4,000 per year. IL is
voluminous but read it:
Volt and Watt Short Circuit,
featuring right up to now Vaud
r.. Vile. and also Vode Veel.
Theatres in Scappoose and Saint
Helens. and all other large towns
that have milk can flag station.
Musical Torture. This mag
nihcent musical organization was
secured. after a wide and varied
search. especially for this Vaude-
vile Circuit, and is under the
able and eXtravagant leadership
of Professor ID. Snookums Tan
gohend. Overture. Prepare
To Die, :" composer. A. Deadone.
March. "A Rolling Stone Hatch
es No Chicks. Exit March.
They Died Hard, But They
Are Dead. "
Take Noticel Get this stuff!
This program will be inters-
persed frequently and profusely
during the painful intervals
with music by this famous
orchestra. and some of the en-
trance music will be the most
heart rendering ever heard in
this theatre.
Don't get restless if the pro-
gram seems TO be a little delay
ed. Il takes a lot of labor TO herd
a bunch of wild animals. and
anyway you will be sorry when
they do come. Try to quiet the
suffering children during the
Kid Big-da-mus. - Fresh from
European conquests, will en-
tertain the suffering assemblage
by clever demonstrations of the
manly art of slaughtering. get
ting his victims from the au-
dience. The act will last all
night If the victims hold-out. |
Note the muscles from whence
this giant derives his name. All
contestants will please refrain !
from using gas pipe or any other
unseemly missiles.
Press Notices. - Hes a
Bear. - 0regonian. He's a
Beast. Daily News.
David Delasco Dam Roach. 4
The musical marvel of the pres
ant century, in various intricate
and complicated extravaganzas
On the violin and by whistle.
First, and perhaps the last,
appearance of this noted artist
IN this side of the big pond.
The violin used in this perform
NEE is valued at 81. 900, 600 and
vas obtained by this artist from
m old inhabitant of Yankton
While this great artist was on a
'leasure jaunt TO this quaint and
ntiquated village. h
Press Notices: He is Kill
ng. "-0regonian. He Should |
ie Killed" - Daily News. {
Heine Der Weinersaur, German
'ovelty Singer and Entertainer.
This great and as yet unheard
rtist and entertainer was re-
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-01

International hostilities should
never be precipitated just 10
please the fellows who like to
stay at home and read war news.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-01

Women who have sobbed over
Bertha Clay romances will new
or forgive the author, now they
know he was a man. --EX.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-01

Laura Jean Libbey says that
among women there are as many
tears of JOY as tears of grief.
And It is all poor man can do to
tell which is which.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-01

Mr.. Westinghouse made a pile
of money out of his inventions
because he didn't work on per-
petual motion.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-05-01

Mote the label On. your paper
Evening star., 1914-08-19
The Score of Europe's War.

War is spreading throughout the old
world like a rash upon a patient. From
the assassination of the Austrian
crown prince the aff1iction has run to
include first Austria and Servia, then
Germany and Russia, next France, Bel
gium and England, then Montenegro.
now Japan, and even China is showing
symptoms of a disposition to take
hand to make sure of the recovery of
her Kaio-Chau possession, which Japan
undertakes to regain for her from Ger
many But even this does not end the
infection. For Greece and Turkey are
glowering at one another, and diplo-
macy is proceeding with the inquiries
and explanations that ordinarily result
in pacific adjustment. but in such a
situation as the present, with the blood
of the fighting nations heated, may lead
to the now well-nigh universal out
come Of conflict.
A few days ago-not merely matter
of few weeks. but literally a few
days-the count of warning powers
was possible upon the fingers of one
hand. Now 1t is easier to count the
truly pacific countries of the old world.
those which are not involved, directly
or indirectly. or acutely menaced with
war. Sweden. Norway. Denmark and
Holland are not actually engaged in the
strife. hst at least two Of them are in
Evening star., 1914-08-19

a constant state Of apprehension.
Switzerland is threatened, and. indeed.
reports indicate that It Is actually In
vaded by the fighting forces, and Ii
standing in arms to resist aggressions
Italy is in the balance between peace
and war, drawn strongly toward the
Anglo-Franco entente as against the
triple alliance, of which It is a record
member. Portugal and Spain are not
as yet involved, though Portugal is an
nounced as favoring England. and may
enlist in her behalf. This leaves only
Bulgaria and Roumania of the Euro
pean nations not classified. and with
war spreading through the Balkans,
their Involvement would seem likely.
especially as the campaign now
menaces the integrity Of the smaller
states on the Austrian borders.
OF the twenty autonomous states Of
Europe-not counting Albania-eight
are now actually at war. nine are po-
tentialIy involved or menaced or in the
grip of diplomatic pressure, and three
only. Spain, Norway and Sweden. are
free from immediate influences leading
to involvement. Verify, the general
European war of many years Of appre-
hension has come. in its most dreadful
form.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

be depended upon not to send dis
patches in any degree harmful 70 the
strategic plans-indeed, actually ~.
vented from 80 doing. Such men could
contribute valuably to the history OF
this greatest Of wars by their descrip-
tions of battles. which might be printed
with entire safety two or three or more
days after the event.
The writer's of official records do not
concern themselves with broad causes
and particular happenings. They do
not enter into the psychology of war.
They do not attempt to paint vivid pic
lures Of battle scenes. The true func-
tion Of the unofficial writer, whether
he is sending dispatches for immediate
or early publication or not, is to see
the fighting in the broadest possible
perspective He should be allowed
to observe as closely as circumstances
permit. He alone, unconcerned about
the movement of troops. the transport
Of supplies, the dispatch of messages,
the maintenance of discipline. can
grasp the significance of the events.
His records inva1uably supplement the
official reports.
Probably no battle of magnitude was
ever reported in full accuracy. for no
one person can possibly see all phases
of a fighting field Around every great
fight Of history fingers some mystery.
and some of the most important Of the
major conflicts are still clouded in
doubt as to the precise relation of
events. For example, although there is
no lack of official reports and news
paper descriptions concerning the bat
tie Of Chickamauga, controversy as to
the actual happenings there still re-
mains unsettled.
While the censorship now maintained
by the fighting powers is necessary for
the safeguarding of secrets of value to
the enemy. it is not required for this
purpose that every writing man be
barred from the front. It is to be
hoped that the protest of the London
journalists will be needed in season to
permit the true story of the great first
fight between the Germans and the
allies in Belgium to be told. regardless
of official reports.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Gov. Glyuu.

Declaring he would ne'er be a candi-
date. Gov. Glynn now admits that he
Is candidate. Still, this is not a re-
proach.
When Gov. Glynn made his declaration
he had just taken Office under circum-
stances that darkened the prospects Of
his party. A sort Of chaos existed at
Albany. Gov. Sulzer's exit had produced
situation that appalled, the democratic
leaders in both factions It looked like
the end of things democratic for time
What Gov. Glynn had in mind was saw
ing as much out of the wreck as possi-
Bile. not for himself. but for the state and
his party. And he solicited sympathy
and support by taking himself out of con-
sideration for the future.
The public did not doubt his good faith,
although experienced political observers
could see that developments might over
rule the governor II the times changed
he would have to change. The Star was
among the newspapers that suggested
that If Gov. Glynn gave good account
Of himself in office he would probably
be a candidate to succeed himself.
That he has done this Is beyond all but
warm partisan dispute. He has not stilled
factionism, for that was beyond his
power. Nobody in his place could have
brought Tammany and anti-Tammany
together. But he has. all things con-
sidered and working against heavy odds.
administered the states affairs well, and
shown himself qualified for his post
Naturally. his friends have insisted on
the use of his name and achievements
for this campaign. and as naturally he
has yielded to their wishes. Familiarity
with his place has probably made him
fond Of 1t, and he now feels that he would
be glad Of full term.
Gov. Glynn is tagged as Tammany's
choice. But not all Of the prominent
Tammany men are for him. Nor are all
the anti-Tammany men against him.
The national administration is anti
Murphy. but some of its strongest sup
porters are pro-Glynn. Mr.. Murphy. who
carried New York for Mr.. Wilson, has
been at the White House but once since
election day. and that was Immediately
after the Inauguration and for the sole
purpose Of shaking hands with the new
President.
But Gov Glynn has called several times
and has been cordially received, although
he has never brought away with him any
patronage or the promise Of any.
The general muddle in the state was
never greater than now, and muddles and
muddlers have attained more prominence
in New York than in any other common
wealth in the Union. All three parties
are divided. and primary day, when
gubernatorial nominations are to be made.
is more than month away.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
The Presidents Appeal.

President Wilson has appealed to the
people of the United States to remain
calm, and to refrain from partisan dis
cussion of the present European con-
fiict, In terms that must impress all
with his earnest appreciation or the
dangers which the situation holds for
even a nation so strictly neutral In It's
desires and policies as this. He rec
ognizes the natural tendency OF the
people to feel and to manifest SYM
pathy for one side or the other IN this
tremendous struggle, and his word OF
admonition is to the end that these
feelings Of partisanship. based In some
cases upon race connections and for
.eign birth, may be suppressed in the
patriotic desire to keep the United
states free from any possible embroil-
ment. ....
The danger to which the President
plainly points in his effectively phrased
address to the American people is that
this partisanship may lead to violence
of disagreement, or Of formal ex-
preston in meetings, even. 1t Is to be
acknowledged, in certain high places
official declarations.
Neutrality can have only one mean
ing; that is. absolute n-partisanship.
not merely as a government, but as a
people. While it may be impossible for
the people at large to refrain from
feeling sympathy, they should realize
that their first duty lies to their own
country, and they must contribute to
its security from war involvement by
putting a limit upon their expression
of pro-Teutonic or anti-Teutonic SEN
timents We cannot as a nation remain
aloof from the issues of the war If
we work up violent factional feeling.
which will quickly lead to bitter re-
ordinations in public.
1t Is especially important that amuse-
ment purveyors, who are quick to seize
upon timely themes to evoke ap-
plause. abstain from presenting dra-
matte features, pictures, songs or music
calculated to arouse racial feelings and
sympathies. There Is danger that au-
diences composed perhaps equally Of
sympathizers for the two main con-
tenders in the war may be aroused to
a dangerous pitch of partisanship
through a sheer commercialization of
the race feeling now SO quick to find
expression. The Presidents word
should be taken seriously into con-
sideration by municipal authorities
throughout the country. with a view
to the veritable censoring of public
entertainments which may easily cause
demonstrations which will put the on
cial neutrality of, this government to
naught.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
The War and History.

The expulsion of all newspaper corre-
spondents from the English. French and
Belgian armies has been resented in Lon
don as an offense against history. Pro-
test has been voiced that by this act those
in charge Of the military campaign have
destroyed all prospect Of the writing of
an accurate and properly balanced ac-
count of the present war. Of such mo-
mentous consequence and such wide
scope. 1t is admitted that there will be
official reports for the use Of the future
chronicler Of the great campaign between
the nations. but 1t is contended that these
viii lack the true perspective and the i'm
partiality Of disinterested observers.
One report lately received from Ger
many stated that the kaisers army was
accompanied by none save the combat
ants. regularly attached non-combatants
Of the military organization and a care
fully selected corps Of photographers and
historians" whose product will be sub
mitted to official scrutiny before publica-
ton. This indicates that the German gov
ernment has taken precautions to pre-
serve at least the records Of the war be-
yond the bare official reports that are
filed during the campaign by the COM
manders Of brigades, divisions and corps.
The fear expressed by the London jour
nalists that the war will not be truly
recorded for historical reasons Is based
upon more than the disappointment that
must be keenly felt on the score of de-
prival Of the greatest opportunity ever
offered to British war correspondents. -
For many years the possibility Of the
general European conflict has been wildly
contemplated by men who have made
more or less general reputation following
the English armies IN the various little
wars" of the colonial field. Now it has
come. and is being fought veritably on
the very threshold of England. The
smoke of the battles in Belgium may al
most be seen from the coast of Kent, and
no one Is permitted to attend in the ca
pacity Of scribe. Bitter indeed is the
chagrin Of these men. but 1t is to be said
to their credit that they have displayed
a truly patriotic spirit. and, as Lord
Kitchener especially notes, the British
editors have, with high SENSE of public
duty. refrained even from reproducing
matters that have been printed In France
regarding the debarkation Of the English
forces.
Those in command of the British
military campaign, as well as the other
military leaders. owe something to
history in this matter, and doubtless
would be wholly safe in admitting to
the presence of the army at the front
responale news writers. who could
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Too Soon to Talk Of Peace.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Declination Of President Wilson's media
ton offer was expected. Therefore no one
is surprised that France, Germany, Great
Britain and Austria have declined the
proposition. A declination from Russia has
not been received, but 1t will come as soon
as the slow-moving processes Of that gov
ernment transmit it.
The French reply should be Illuminating
to those who regard peace more highly
than anything else, for France asserts that
the principle for which she is fighting does
not admit of mediation. Although Ger
many does not express herself on this
phase of the subject, she doubtless holds
the same view. The sentiment In the two
countries is that the war must be fought
to a finish. But If the horrors of the
great conflict should at any time lead
them to be willing to seek way to an
honorable peace. the United States stands
ready to help them recover their poise
and arrange to compose their differences
in civilized, humane and Christian man.
ner.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Good Enough Here.
From the Cleveland Leader.

Among the many imported commodi-
ties which the war will more or less
exclude from American markets there is
long list of articles that might as
well be produced here. at all times The
domestic substitutes will be quite good
imported cloth. 1t applies to hosiery.
gloves, underwear and hats. Millions Of
dollars paid every year for foreign
manufactures of leather might well be
European cheese or fish. sausage or
ham. Plenty of excellent crackers. pre-
served fruits and like delicacies can be
furnished by American producers to
take the place of foreign wares Of like
nature.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
De Stair Steps.

De days is stair steps reachin' high
Keep assteppin' de bes' you kin!
Deyn carry you crar up to de sky,
Far Off FUN de ways OF sin.
But you want to TAX keer which-a-way
you tramp.
II you guides yoh feet by de Gospel
lamp
You'll sho'ly come to de heavenly camp:
Keep a-steppin' de bes' you kin.
De journey up is long an slow;
Keep a-steppin' de bes' you kin.
Yoh foot may slip an down you go
An make oil Satan grin!
Is you reachin' out for a glory crown? ?
You can't stan still nor sit aroun';
Is you climbin' up or is you slippin'
down?
Is you steppin' de bes' you kin?
Evening star., 1914-08-19
What Worries Canada? A?
From the Buffalo News.

Just what sort of an attack from Ger
many the Canadians fear is not known,
but they are taking precautions, certainly,
strange ship reported in the st. Law
renee river proves to be a British war
vessel, which is doubtless a great relief.
Bridges, canals and power plants are be-
ing guarded by troops. Is 1t German
ships, armies or spies they fear?
Evening star., 1914-08-19

An effort to compel the inhabitants to
adopt the German language in place Of
the Chinese would probably have made
Kiau-Chau so turbulent as to be scarce
ly worth the trouble of holding 1t.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
It Never Happened.

did you mail that letter I handed
you this morning?" asked the wife.
NO" replied the husband. Il forgot
it."
I'm so glad! I have changed my
mind about sending it,
Evening star., 1914-08-19

A scarcity of sardines will be felt less
than it would be If the picnic season were
not so nearly over.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Ignored.

Does your husband complain about
the heatT
Law, yes" replied the woman in the
sunbonnet. But the heat is like the
folks around the house. It let's him
go right on complainin' and don't pay
no attention"
Evening star., 1914-08-19

sFIn order to avoid delays on account OF
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office but simply to THE STAR, or 10
the Editorial or Business Department, according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

The high cost of living shifts its expla-
nation to the war with the same facility
that It manifests in connection with every
unusual condition.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

The American abroad is now envying
the man who could not manage to make
the trip this summer.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Post Card Slump.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Tlmes.
Incidentally there is quite a slump in
the pastime of collecting souvenir post
cards Of Europe. Most Of our tourists
instead of wanting to remember are try
ing to forget the places they visited.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
To Define Neutrality.
,rom the BOSTON TranscrIpt,

From the Boston Transcript.
If there Is ever another Hague confer
ence one Of the matters to which 1t should
address itself without delay is the defini-
ton Of the true spirit of neutrality"
Evening star., 1914-08-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
A Refuge in Noise.

what makes you SIT up there and
toot the automobile horn" asked the
passing friend.
Charlie tells me to-" replied young
Mrs. Torkins, so that won't hear the
things he says while he IL liking the
machine"
Evening star., 1914-08-19

That large, patient person. John
Chinaman," may yet grow sufficiently
irritated to arise and manage his own
affairs.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

Circumstances prevent the war cor
respondent in the field from being a
great help to the man who sits up in
the Office and figures out the proba-
bilities with the assistance Of map.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

A temporary state Of the provision
market may require restaurant patrons
to be content with plain food without
music or dancing.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Grievance of Greece.

From the St. Louis Republic.
No wonder Greece is irritated. She
paid full price for a pair Of second
hand ships and then Turkey got two
at a forced sale.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

Recent events have enabled the pub
lie to realize how comparatively small
the Mexican disturbances have been.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
A Leader.

The 1anguid summer do5es still.
Till August days have fed.
The world does not wake up until
The oyster leaves his bed.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

The enthusiasm of Col. Roosevelt ap-
parently makes it impossible for him to
realize that it is the other man who Is
bringing the Kbel suit.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

Do what he will. the ofiicial news sup
presser cannot regulate the size Of the
headline type.
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Regulated Publicity.

with what part of our military sys-
tenn are you concerned?" asked the
general.
IT have been Of service in connection
with the PRESS" replied the young man.
"Ah! Agent or censor?
Evening star., 1914-08-19
Pinch Hitter.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
AS q pinch hitter DslgfuR vAaAo~ =,
ready bat for the agA1n1A 1auk
Evening star., 1914-08-19

least sensitive about being slighted in
the present discussion.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

There is now great literary rivalry
among nations as to which can de-
yelop the best news censors.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

Europe does not hesitate to manifest
more interest in gold and grain than IN
mediation offers.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

Only results can decide whether
general has been prompt in action or
merely hasty.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

There are times when 1t requires nerve
and good judgment to remain neutral.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

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Office at Washington, D. G.
Evening star., 1914-08-19

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Evening star., 1914-08-19
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