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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

We have brought you ice competi-
ton. It's now up to you to support
the new company to retain a regular
moderate price with perfect service.
City Market Ice & Coal Co. Tel. 474.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

The juvenile Artisans are holding
daily rehearsals preparing for their
big entertainment to be given at the
opera house next Saturday evening.
The Portland juvenile band OF 40
pieces, the best juvenile band in the
northwest, will assist in tine entertain
ment and give a short street program
Saturday evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08
DR.. Stones drug store.

John Robinson's circus will be in
Salem May 25. The advertising car
was in town today, and the usual flam-
ing circus posters now adorn all the
dead walls in the city and vicinity.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

VNv1jIl1, Special meeting Of De
\\N\NSS/> Molay Commandery No.
Ss3 >, X. T. this evening,
w work in the r. g, degree
Visiting Sir Knights Welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

The Salem Rifle club membership
is now approaching close 10 the 100
mark A list Of those in good stand
ing, which means those who have paid
their initiation dues, viii he sent to-.
morrow morning TO the secretary Of
the state rifle club association at Port.
land and to adiutant general White
for endorsement. After their endorse.
ment, tue order for ordnance will be
sent to the chief Of ordnance, L. S.
army at Washington and from him will
come blank acquisitions for ordnance
to the arsenal az Benicia, California
-oe---
The Marion county Prohihitinnists I'm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

A few dollars put into repairs for
that house will find renter or buyer
much easier, Falls City-Salem Lumber
Co.. $40 S. 18th ST.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

Next Sunday is Mothers Day and
win be suitably observed by most Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

Dr.. stones Drug Store for trusses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08
WILLAMETTE NOTES

Charles Hall, a former member of the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-08

The Marion county PrOhibitionists in
Evening star., 1916-12-17
Round Up the Suspects!

Tn Chicago the other night the police
rounded up several hundred persons
known to be living in circumstances to
warrant the suspicion, if not the belief,
that they were engaged in criminal
practices. This extraordinary process
was justified by wave of crime that
had been sweeping Chicago for weeks.
Robberies and assaults and burglaries
by the score had been committed, until
the people were in state of terror.
On given night the city was swept of
all who, regardless of actual evidence
of specific crime, might he regarded as
probable participants in these outrages.
Over 400 were caught in the dragnet.
On that very night an extraordinary
number of crimes were committed be
fore the raid was started by the police
Since then the daily toll of thieving and
other forms of lawbreaking has dimin-
ished. Undoubtedly many of the cracks
men and thugs and footpads who had
been terrorizing Chicago were taken in
this roundup.
Washington has been suffering, in less
degree but nevertheless severely, from
a crime wave of the same sort recently.
The police, insufficient in number to
patrol the city effectively. are unable to
check the offenses. Why not round up
the suspects in the same way that the
Chicago police swept all of doubtful
character into the station houses2 That
will at least give line on the drifters
who have lately come to town. 1t will
manifest to the criminalN inclined that
the police are watchful and diligent. 1t
cannot have bad effect and it may
have very good result in driving away
some of those who lately have been prey
ing on the people.
The fact is that Washington is made
quately policed At least 100 more pa
trolmen should be added to the force.
This is not an easy city to watch and
guard. with its broad spaces and its wide
spread of population. With the force
now available there are long distances
between patrolmen at night. and the
shrewd footpad or burglar can get in
his work between rounds. What is
needed. following a roundup of the po-
tential crooks, is a more frequent patrol
Of the downtown streets at night, with
more men in plain clothes. As the pres
ent force is not sufficient the Commits
sioners should make an emergency requi-
sition upon Congress for additional po-
licemen to cope with the condition. which
is becoming most serious.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
0ratory.

Oratory going out Of busiacss2 Los
ing its hold on popular favor! Yield
ing place to the "mo:ies,' which. pres
entity, viii no. ouly be delivering sttimp
speeches. but preaching sermons?
There is nothing in il. Tie "mnvies"
are al, right, and are rapidly charging
their field Of usefulness lie would be
a bold speculator rs to TIE future who
shorld undertake To set :: limit to
movie" activity. y discovery so novel,
50 adjustable to both entertainment and
instruction, is bound to go far. How
far, no man may say.
But oratory viii survive The man
with message, and the capacity 10
clothe ii in stirring language and de
liver it well by word Of mouth. will
continue to find occupation whether in
the pulpit or on the stump.
Today. indeed. in this country. the
orator is in clover He has never been
buster. or more welcome The topics
appeal The crowds respond Rewards
Of all kinds are large. The tongue is
mighty. Never mind about the pen or
the sword. Comparisons are odious
There are room and occupation and
glory enough for all three.
Take prohibition. In presentation it
admits of humor, patLos and descrip-
ton. The man who can compass the
opportunities of the topic need have no
idle evenings Rather is he likely to
suffer, from inability to accept all offers
for a discourse. The country is before
him where to choose. and in whatever
direction he travels audiences await
him.
Take peace. The great war has given
10 that topic present and very press
ing interest. Not peace at any price.
There are but few people in favor of
that. But peace with honor-with Sc
curity behind it-likely to last some
time, and contribute to great good while
it lasts. In n word, the peace of pre-
paredness, with everybody ready for
eventnalities in stormy old world
where it is impossible to tell what day
may bring forth
Many orators are already vocal Mr..
Bryan, as usual, heads the hunt. Mr.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
Roosevelt and BRYAN.

Now and then, in amiable confabs
among old stagers in politics, this sug
gestion is made: "Why not wrestle
in 1920 between Roosevelt and Bryan !?
The one is as much republican as the
other is democrat. The one is as much
tinctured with bull moosery as the
other is with latter day populism. Roose-
welt is more republican and Bryan more
democrat than anything else Why. then,
should not the republicans put up
Roosevelt and the democrats Bryan, and
try conclusions under "a halcyon and
vociferous' brand of leadership
The two men differ radically in tenn
permanent, equipment and views about
government but are personal friends.
and. it is said, admire each other Bryan
is not mollycoddle in Roosevelt's eyes,
nor Roosevelt a swashbuckler in Bryan s
eyes. Each applauds the others strenu-
osity and eternal "git-up-and git Each
is intensely ambitious. Each plays the
game of politics, and plays it we'll.
Roosevelt has occupied the White
House, and wants to go back, while
Bryan is the more eager to occupy it
because of the failure of his three eff
forts to get there.
For time prior to the democratic
national convention in 1904 there seemed
some likelihood of a try between the
two men. Roosevelt was supreme in his
party, and certain to lead it that year.
Bryan was still strong in his party, and
might have had the third nomination
running had he signifed desire. But
he did not so desire.
Why. has always been matter of
dispute The republicans and anti
Bryan democrats have held that Bryan
that year was afraid of Roosevelt that
he had appraised Roosevelt's strength
and despaired of the ability to overcome
it. The Bryauites. however, have re-
piled that their favorite simply wanted
his party to try new name and see
what there might be in change.
As there proved to be nothing for the
party in the change-Judge Parker's de-
feat having been overwhelming-Bryan
came back with ease four years later
and resumed the party's leadership. But
again he failed as candidate. and four
years ago and this year contented him
self with the role of Warwick. Wilson
is the work of Bryan's hand.
There may be nothing in the sugges
ton: but as there. is no law against
guessing. and guessing is a popular ex
EnSHe and 1920 is four years away, II
sfmHng all guesses made may be well
@eaoagh in the way of entertainment.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
THEODORE W. MOVES. :. Editor
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Sticking to the Job.

The President. it is stated, will re-
main in Washington during the session
of Congress. He is declining invita-.
tions from many places. One can un-
derstand the inspiration of them. His
recent triumph at the polls has quick
ened the desire Of his friends unable to
go to him to have him come to them
A public reception and speech would,
they think, be about the right and time
ly thing.
Presumably. the President would like
to make such trips. They would take
him into localities unaccustomed to cele-
brating national democratic victories
Ohio. Kansas. California. Washington,
New Hampshire, for instances. There
were some queer doings in this coun-
try on election day last month. They
may never be repeated: and if they are
worthy of celebration now is the time.
But there are good reasons why the
President should remain close to base
for the next three months. Things are
taking a turn in Europe which may in
crease his anxieties in that quarter.
Things as respects Mexico are far from
being comfortable for him And then
the crowded congressional card suggests
that he may have to keep an open eye
on Capitol Hill if he is to secure even
a part of the legislation he desires.
Here is an example of diligence wor-
thy of copy by the legislators. They,
too. should stick to their tasks to the end
of the session They. too should resist
congressional wheels are turning Capt.
tol Hill is the place. and their life there
the life. There is no end of work-far
more than can be performed in the time
set by law A little later. and new
card will have to be prepared 'Must"
will have to be stamped on certain meas
ures if they are to go through.
The responsibility is on the majority;
but the minority has duties which it
cannot afford to slight or shirk. Its
leader is untiring in his labors. He
works every day. and all day.
All things considered. the present is
one of the most important short sessions
of recent years The routine embraces
very large supplies for the government,
while other features call for the utmost
care. There viii be sometl6 1laE.
every minute, and maybe tE5i
and then which even the staidest.0f The.
members should not miss
Evening star., 1916-12-17
Pedestrians and Traffic Regulation.

speaasr .; tht. safety first coAveE-
ton ID Bsi. .Imorc the ether day declared
t..at the pedestrian: Is The most danger
ois factor in traffic :aday He went on
to esala!n that the pedestrian, for
whose safety all are 50 deeply concerned,
has not been regulated at all. or else
- such It limited extent and in 50
f"u. Instances that he is at this no
iaent the uncontrolled factor in traffic
The speakers proposal was that pedes-
t-iaHs should be confined in their move
Iaents to sidewalks and not De permitted
10 cross tAe streets except at properly
designated crossings.
IL may be true that pedestrians are
not yet fully regulated, but il is not
true that the pedestrian is the most dan
g"rous factor i'll traffic In TINS ely
the rule requires that streets should be
crossed b. pedestrians only AT inter
sections. but this rule does not insure
the pedestrian safe passage by any
means. save at intersections where traf-
fc policemen hold up the street cars,
automobiles and other vehicles at in
tervals for "impulse" movements. At
al other places the pedestrian takes his
chances even at the street corners.
\ pedestrian is supposed to have some
right of way az the intersections. In
fact he has none. in the present state
OF traffic. IL is the rarcst experience
for a person on foot 70 have a vehicle
of any kind slackened for his or her
safe crossing Of the street There is no
encouragement in the present movement
Of vehicles for the pedestrian to con
fne himself to those places which are
hy rule designated as the proper cross
ings. If there were recognition bv
drivers and cliauffeurS of pedestrians
right of crossing in security at certain
places there would lie more disposition
to confne street crossings TO those
places.
The Baltimore speaker is in error
Evening star., 1916-12-17
THE GERMAN PEACE PROPOSAL.

From the Philadelphia inquirer.
There is something bit sinister in the
note which the German allies have sub
mitted. 1t declares that the object of the
peace proposals is to obtain guarantee
uf the existence, honor and liberty Of evo-
luton of their nations. They not
without existence, honor and liberty when
Germany forced the war
From The Baltimore American.
There can be no doubt as to genuine
ness of the desire of Germany to bring to
a close the world massacre that has
wearied all the nations engaged in it.
From the Baltimore sun.
Ii would not be exactly accurate to
describe Germany's dramatic action
yesterday as either wholly stage play
or as a confession of fear. Yet it is a
mixture of both.
From the Chicago Herald.
This is a good time to talk about peace
in a general sort OF way, but the worst
time since the war began to propose il
to the entente allies.
From the Boston Transcript.
1t is not probable that the entente will
listen with any sort of eagerness to the
suggestion. Not France, nor Britain, nor
Russia can see even the possibility of
leaving Germany relatively as strong as
ever in Europe.
Evening star., 1916-12-17

rrou the Philadelphia Press.
ii is high time that righteousness
eu0ulf prevail. \ thousand years or TON
and sacrifice may be required to abSoiFc
t,urCpe OF this awful sin
From the N,w York World.
But the German people are not satlS-
fed More and more the strain OF war Is
telling urOn them, and Berlin has seized
The opportunity presented by the Ruma~
MAN triumph to make peace oTertures 10
It's cHeulcs.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
What the allies wish to secure is free
dom from the menace Of Prusslan mill
tarism 1t is plain that the mere return
OF CONQUERED territory cannot accomplish
that.
From the New York Iiernld.
The manner of it's launching the sug-
gasttous about possible terms. every CIR
cumstance attcndin" it, strengthen the
conviction thai this Berlin peace move is
for effect upon the German people, not
upon enemy governments.
From the Springfield Republican
However the allies may take the peace
offer, it will convince the Germans that
the kaiser has done his best to end the
war and that if the offer is rejected it is
because the world has conspired to de-
stroy Germany.
Evening star., 1916-12-17

when he says that the regulation Of the
pedestrian in this respect will cure the
traffic evils. Motorists have learned
many lessons and have been brought to
remarkable degree of regulation in
the observance of traffic rules, and
!evinee in the main the most careful re-
gard for the rights of others, but there
remain many who are Indifferent and
who will not grant pedestrians any
rights whatever. Relatively, there are
fewer "jay walkers" among the pedes
trians than careless drivers among the
motorists. and as long as this dispro
portion stands it is unfair to accuse the
walking public of being chiefly to blame
for accidents in the streets.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE.

From the New York World.
That this radical of radical democrats
should be called upon at this time to or
ganiZe a government Is one of the most
significant political events in British
history. In q war that has been prolific
in paradoxes, there has been no other
such paradox as this.
From the Philadelphia INQUIRER.
And now if King George doesn't look
out it may soon be King Lloyd George.
From the Chicago Post.
LLOYD George has crowded ASquith out.
The grand old compromiser goes.
From che Boston Transcript.
Lloyd Georges first duty, as the mas
ter of Britain's warlike destinies and
grand organizer. through his more than
special hold on the molders of public
opinion, of sentiment in the whole EN-
pire. will be to reduce the effect of the
German victory in Rumania.
Evening star., 1916-12-17

From tho Springfield Republican
The British people are swapping horses
While crossing a stream: and, worst of
ali. the people themselves are not being
consulted at the ballot box.
From the Chicago Herald.
Asquith adopted one of the best an
swers to critics. He gave them a chance
to see what sort of a showing they would
make at his job.
From the Chicago Journal.
There is a curious tendency in the
press to criticise and find fault with
Lloyd George,
From The San Francisco Chronicle.
Lloyd George seems to count for ever
so much more than King George these
days in England.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
1t is now up to Lloyd George to inn
press upon the bulk of the British peo-
pie that they are at war.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
Climatic Climax.

Climatic Climax.
The blizzard. oh, the blizzard,
Penetrating to the gizzard
Even of the snowbird gay
AS it goes its thriftless way,
Then the wind comes howling past
AT rate of speed so fast
That the blizzard as a whizzard
Must be technically classed
The blizzard. oh, the blizzard
Like frail and frightened lizard
Peaceful. sunshine loving man
Seeks for shelter where he can,
Then the wind at last grows still
And with wicked. wizard skill
Turns the whizzard to frizzard
With its unrelenting chill!
Evening star., 1916-12-17

Taft is doing duty. Upon his return
from the South Sea Islands Mr.. Roose-
welt will join in. If no extra session of
the new Congress is called, a raft of
good speakers will be released for travel
ing purposes March 4, with nine months
before them for going up and down the
country telling their fellow citizens what
to do and how to do it. The orators
are not only in clover, but knee deep,
and getting deeper.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
Agricultural
Publications.

s-SAA"' HcatlonS go ana ny
whom all of the publicity matter that
Is sent out by the department originates
During the past fiscal year, say officials
Of the division. there were 1858 new bull
ietins issued by the department. the mum
Der Of printed copies aggregat ting 29,3I,-
139 In addition to these new bulletins
there were. ?J26. 500 copies Of earlier pub
icatons reprinted.
In connection with the publication work
that there is a committee on examination
of manuscripts which meets twice a week
during the entire year and passes on
manuscripts submitted for publication
1t is said that as result of these con-
ferences better understanding has been
reached and more satisfactory pubiica-
tons have been secured.
In addition to the thousands that are on
the department $ list to receive free copies
Of the bulletins, pamphlets, etc, many
thousands of copies are sold annually.
Figures have been compiled which show
that in 1910 there Were 1iI,32. bulletins
sold at $I8.3gS. IL. while during this year
j27, ,2Sl copies have been sold at s22,211si.
showing the Increased interest that is
being manifested, mostly by farmers. in
the work that is being done by the de
partmeut.
This distribution work in connection
with the mailing out OF these various pub
liC5tiOnS involves Il great amount OF Cterl-
cal work as well AS manual labor All
important feature of the former is the
correspondence required to intelf'Sentlt
furnish information requested from con
grcssiomal and miscellaneous sources. In
iact. a congressional information service
IS maintained by the department. The
conduct Of this correspondence. during
the past year, required the preparation
of SS.I9S communications.
1t is said by officials that the demand
for farmers bulletins. one of the largest
items Of publication. has continued un-
ahated, and, in fact, is ON the increase.
The. number used by the bureaus, offices
and divisions is rapidly increasing, caused
undoubtedly. the officials of the depart
nent say. by the extension work being
carried on The large number of farm
ers' bulletins sent to schools and other
educational institutions for distribution to
their pupils represents about one-tenth OF
The demand from that class of applicants.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
FINANCIAL NOTE.

If were half ms rich as Schwab
Or John u. Rockefeller
I'd never hold another job.
Nor hear alarm clocks heller.
II had Andrews "v.rplns
or gold. Astor's riches
Do You think I'd drive motor hus
Or wear last summers breerhes:
Why, on my word. if ] had Just
onr-tcnth of one perrentim
OF that. my little banks would bust
With fst--what could preventum?
But MS il is. I'm frank TO say,
What | have got. ! use it,
II had much, I might grow gray
Fretting for fear I'd lose It.
Richmond Times -Dispa tch.
Evening star., 1916-12-17
Fortified by ComDaniouship.

'In a little while you'll have to stop
drinking
"All right" replied Uncle Bin Bottle
top, "if some of the men that's votin'
selves | guess mebbe ! can stand it."
Evening star., 1916-12-17
Experts in Economy.

1T requires exceptional ability to
hold a government position
at does replied Senator Sorghum;
"a man VINO can take care Of Il family
ability amounting almost to genius
Evening star., 1916-12-17

Arrangements by great corporations
to aid employees in meeting the high
cost of living make it clear that while
peace on earth is not yet secure, the
walls
Evening star., 1916-12-17
FIFTY YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR

The search for gold in the region
around Great Falls was being prose-
cuted vigorously fifty
The potomoo years ago and compa-
nies had been floated
several mines. IN The Star Of Decem-
Der 13. 1866. is the following:
I'VE understand that nearly all the
gold mining companies up the river are
doing well. and by the time spring
opens it is anticipated that the Potomac
gold diggings will be of considerable
Importance. The Potomac Falls Com
pany, of which Judge Casey of the
Court Of Claims is the president. and
Messrs. Mace. Metcalf and Kilgo,ir are
the principal stockholders. have a tract
of 500 acres adjoining the Great Falls.
on the Maryland side, from which some
fine specimens of gold-bearing quartz
have lately been sent down. Some Of
these we have been shown which on
assay yielded over $4,000 to the ton.
This company has just commenced
'shafting and have found the pure gold
at about ten feet deep. while the sur
face rock is found to be impregnated to
such an extent as to warrant its pay
ing. They are now negotiating with
one of the largest mining companies in
the country. and they expect. by the
first of January. to have full force at
work with mills. etc. A new company,
of which Gen. Denver of Colorado is
president. whose capital is 100000. is
just going to work on a tract immedi-
ately adjoining the Potomac Falls Com
pany with excellent prospects. The
Maryland Company. in the same neigh
borhood, has its machinery up, and, un-
der the superintendent of Mr.. Cessens.
it is paying well. The Langley Com
pany. on the Virginia side is in full op-
GRAFTON. under Capt. Griffith. and, it is
said. is doing we'll They have some
machinery in operation and are about
erecting a furnace. The Eureka Com
pany. on Windoms farm, is sinking
shafts and preparing for machinery, be-
ing satisfied from the assays of speci-
mems that the mines will pay"
Evening star., 1916-12-17

Late sessions on New Year eve will
not be encouraged in the larger cities.
The eight hour day is not to be inter
preted as an invitation to recreation
unduly prolonged
Evening star., 1916-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.


Never count yoDr chickens before
they're hatched"
81 did worse than that" commented
tl.c Chicago market operator. Il tried
TO corner the entire egg supply"
Evening star., 1916-12-17

Again the temptation has arrived to
wait for an inexpensive and efectual
thaw TO come along and do the street
cleaning