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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
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THE PROLIFIC JACK RABBIT

A story in the Oregonian gives R. A. Ward who is
presumably one of the hghy specialized scientists" the
story speaks Of credit for with the assistance of the
county agricultural agent of Crook county, having
destroyed $4,000 jack rabbits last year in that county, at
cost of only $O0 The story goes to show that with
normal increase these in the coming year would amount
to 100000 The figures rather startling but at the
time suggestive of the tremendous danger to the
state from the jacks At the same rate or normal in
crease, in 1918, this starter of $4,000 would have in
creased to 48O0000, in 1919, it would have grown to
3840000O With the normal increase in 1925 there
would be in the state descendants of these deceased
rabbits alone had they been allowed to live and literally
multiply 100000 full grown pests with power
of reproduction that would increase this number eight
times in 1926 This would give 103673501 to the square
mile 161 800 to the There would be 1012 to the
square rod, which in conceded to be plenty.
In the meanwhile there were some millions the special
agent and the Crook county agrcuturist failed to put
out of businss and if these blessed with the
fecundty credited to those destroyed it will be that
Nick Sinnotts rabbt-fur-hat industry would pass all
other Oregon projects in Importance.
1t is.when we look year two further ahead that
the real benefit of the Crook county rabbit killing
shown in their true Importance. Had the progeny of
these 75 600 Ongeared wind sptters been allowed to in
crease and multiply until 1890 they would be numerous
enough to become real trouble for by that time they
would be enough OF them to allow 265,28978 to the
square rod for the entire OF the state Counting out
most of Western Oregon and the forest reserves high in
the mountains and counting in the increase of the millions
of others besides the $4,000 destroyed that were left on
their jobs and it will be that the balance of the state
that is really jack rabbit country would have had full
supply of them There is especial moral to this story
other than that wrong differences may be drawn from
figures made by those interested in the establishing
of fact by them There is however information
that may be of benefit to those besegng the land Of
fees of eastern Oregon to get hold of GAO of govern
ment land under the increased homestead law and that
is that any Of these ocators who not too greedy will
find pair of healthy jack rabbits plenty with which
to start into the rabbit business.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
SHOULD MAKE LAWSON SHOW UP

Congress has decided to reopen the leak investiga-
ton and to compel Lawson and others to tell what
ANYTHING they know as to the alleged leak concerning
the presidents note to the warning nations, which 1t is
claimed was tipped off to certain persons Wall Street
who made some Millions by taking advantage OF the re-
suit it was sure to have the stock market Lawson
alleged there was leak and intmated that persons
in high authority were responsible for it. When called
before the congressional committee appointed to examine
into his charges he either had real knowledge of any
such transactions if he had refused to dvuge it. He
will be given another chance to make good and to tell
If there is the private information given out as to COM
ing public affairs that he claims, he should as good
citizen be glad to it. If he will not do so he should
be compelled to give the sources OF his information ano
the facts on which he based his charges II there are IN
the public employ who betay the confidence OF the
president or the heads of departments they should be
exposed and punished There should be no whlteWash
inc no matter whom the evidence points to- or how high
his position This is not party matter 1t is one In Wncn
the whole country is alike interested, and no man IN
either party occupies high position as to be pro-
tected should be proven that he is guilty OF this great
breach of confidence and betrayal OF trust His crime is
against the country and government not against the
democratic party and he should be punished 1t Is pos
sibe and indeed seems probable that Lawson has been
talking lust for the notoriey it gives him. OF Tor the Ell
feet his statement had upon the market which would
permit him. knowing it to be made and that an IN
vesteaton would follow to take advantage OF to still
further add to his millions The matter is to be taken
ND again and this time should not be dropped until either
the guilty persons has been discovered the accusation
proved to be without foundation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
CHAPTER CXXI.


"Just what do you mean, Mrs. Jor-
don7' / asked, when she declared she
wouldn't stand for i'll meaning Ma
bel Horizons monopoly of my hus-
band.
"I mean just what l say! l would
not stand for it. And believe me my
dear Mrs Hammond your husband
win think all the more of you if YOU
don't. III bet Mabel Horton would
not be so namby pamby under the
same conditions.'
Il think you are mistaken Mrs.
Jordon," said calmly, although my
heart was beating wildly. I had
found out what wished to--in de-
gree, and / hoped Mrs. Jorden would
go and leave me alone to think. But
she had no such intention.
cit is very nice of you to stand up
for your husband" she continued, but
don't be foolish. If any OLD FRIEND
of Tom 3 made a trip to Chicago or
anv other place with him, and he
didn't care enough for me to leave
word where / could find him case /, OF
any of my relatives died, would leave
him in a minute OF course any man
would have to make some explana-
tion. she hesitated ---as I said
nothing. she went on, but for the life
of me l don't see what explanation
Mr.. Hammond could make--under the
circumstances. -
Pride To The Rescue.
"I have asked for no explanation,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
BETTER AND SHORTER ROAD TO THE COAST

movement is on foot to have the state and national
road funds utilized to limited extent in cooperation
with the several counties for the improvement OF a
direct road to the coast from the Willamette valley The
proposed road is along the main travelled road through
Sheridan Wlamina and Doph, the road heading directly
to Nestucca bay and the from the latter place
Most of this road is well improved and IN good condition
now the outlay of funds being required only for stretch
of twenty miles on the other side of Doph SIX miles OF
which have already been improved The section needing
the principal work lies in Yamhi and Ilamook counties
and the latter county has agreed to spend $4,000 upon
it providing the state highway commission will match
that sm so that the work may be done this year am
hill officials are also favoraby inclined toward taking up
Improvement of their portion of the route
This new route would make an easy automobile trip to
the coast from Salem in three hours and would be easily
accessible from all points in the valley and Portland
making it one of the most important road Improvement
projects proposed in western Oregon UP to this time 1t
IS not an expensive Improvement and if the government
officials who handle the national forest road building
funds will cooperate with the state and Interested
counties it should be put through this year No similar
expenditure of money on any highway could be OF more
immediate value to great number of people than
this proposed short route to the coast and the new road
would also facilitate and increase the heavy auto travel
that already goes to Tlamook bay during the summer
months 1t ought to be taken up in earnest and put
through without delay
The Third house undoubtedly draws the larger salary,
but then it has work longer hours and much harder
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
DONALD CHEESE FACTORY

A busy and interesting meeting of
the stockholders of the Donald Co
operative Cheese Factory was held Sat
urday afternoon.
The books of the company were prop
erly audited and everything was found
to be in fine shape, and future prospects
for the institution are indeed eneourag-
ing, the reports of the officers brought
out some figures which are pleasant to
repeat, so here are some of them:
Total amount of milk collected dur
ing the first six months of operating
the plant, 534, 1856 pounds, from which
were made 81 ,026 IA pounds of cheese.
The total revenue from this amounts to
$4,000.
Under the head of selecting set Of
officers for the ensuing year, little
change was made from the former list,
Henry Zorn was reelected nresident,
as was also G.. A. Cone as viee-press%
dent. G. A. Adams was CHOSEN 40 Sec
retary-treasurer, and Jas. P. Feller was
again selected as general manager The
composed of Henry
Zorn, Jas. P. Feller, G.. A. Cone, S. 2.
- ..u re.er Eeller. The last
named is the new member, selected at
this meeting.
Another pleasing bit of News brought
out at this meeting is the fact that an
addition of so cows will be made in the
near future to the dairy herds of this
vicinity. These additions win all be
made within a radius of two miles of
Donald, so that dairymen can easily do
their own delivering, thus cutting out q
heavy and needless expense.-Reeord
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
The Oregon" Hen Is
Making Record As
An Egg Producer

The Oregon state hospital is in the
poultry business, not for the exhibit of
lew unusual breeds of birds, but for
egps only. And with this in view, the
superintendent of the poultry depart
ment, c. NJ. Wilcox has been breeding
only the Oregon hen for the past two
years.
This Oregon hen comes from the
Oregon Agricultural College where
Prof. Dryden gave his special attention
to securing breed that would pro-
duce eggs. This hen is now officially
known as the Oregon hen. In 1916, the
1850 hens, all Oregons, at the poultry
yards produced 2S2,75o eggs, an aver
age for the year of 1875 each.
To those not initiated in the poultry
business, it may be stated that the av-
erage hen in the United States is re-
sponsible for an average of only 50
eggs a wear. At the present high prize
es of feed, the hen than can lay but
so a wear is not worth keeping. But
the state hospital was after a profit
on its plant and for this reason as a
special favor from Prof. Dryden, Sc
cured the Oregon hen. The selection
/ of high producers is made entirely on
the trap nest record of each hen. This
record is kept during the entire year,
Great care is taken in the selection OF
the male bird. The ability to transmit
egg production increases with the mum,
Der of generations that the hens and
males have been selected.
The 1850 hens averaged 1875 eggs
for their first year. This includes all
matches of the year, some of which av-
era2ed 215 eggs. The breeding hens
which are more carefully selected gave
an average for 1915 of 221 each for
l. 173 hens and for 1916, the average was
227 eggs.
Individual records from these trap
| nested at the hospital poultry yards
showed records as high as 305 and 302
eggs for the year. 1t is from these
hens that the breeding pens are select
ed and the males kept that build VI
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
TO REGAIN HEALTH
CLEANSE THE BLOOD

When your blood is impure, weak
thin and debilitated, you cannot pos.
sibly enjoy good health. Your sys.
tenn becomes receptive of any or al
diseases, and germs are likely TO lodge
in some part of the body.
Put your blood in good condition
and do so at once.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts directly
and peculiarly on the blood-it puri-
fes, enriehes, and revitalizes it and
builds up the whole system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is not a cure
all. 1t is the best blood medicine or
the market. 1t has stood the test Of
forty years and is used all over the
world. Get it and begin treatment
today. 1t will surely help you. Sold
by all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
Ny HUSBAND ANDl
KATE JORDON EXPLAINS
Phelps

neither do l intend to. !" | returned.
ashamed that l had allowed Mrs. Jor-
don to talk so of Clifford. No matter
what he had done he was still my
husband, so long as | lived with him.
it was i'll advised to say the least, to
gossip about him; especially with
Kate JordOn.
you don't mean to say you have
not asked him about being in Chicago
with Mabel Horton7" she gasped.
''That is just what / mean. | have
not much curiosity Mrs. Jordon, and
my sorrow just now shuts out unim-
portant things I loved my father
very dearly, and his loss means very
much to me-
Il know, and we all sympathize
with you, but isn't it your duty to
Edith as well as to yourself to see
that your husband isn't fascinated by
another woman?"
"You are making mountain out
of molehill Mrs. Jordon, and please
do not talk of ii any more" | touch
ed the bell, Bring tea, Kate told
her when she answered, "Mrs. Jor.
don viii stay with me. I"
You must act as You think best nv
dear Mrs. Hammond, but / am afraid
you are making mistake. All our
set are talking about Mabel and your
husband, and when not Mabel, Lola
Gardner"
There's safety in numbers!'i ]
quoted, f'Here comes the tea. and
there comes Muriel Franklyn. am
so glad to see her, and I rushed to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
AN ANSWER TO MR.. EGAN'S
"0PEN FORUM" LETTE1
BY James NJ. Heady.

BY James M, Aeauy.
Mr.. William H. Egan,
Gcrvais, Oregon, Route 3.
My Dear Mr.. Egan:
Life presents but TWO possibilities.
A person must either DO and SAY the
things that come to MIND and use
whatever of TALENT they possess and
then await the VERDICT OF their Eel
LOW HUMANS, or they must SIT
supinely by, INACTIVE and SILENT
for fear they will be CRITICIZED. Al
though, the SAME thing that brings
BLAME from SOME, brings PRAISE
from OTHERS.
So it was with GREAT PLEASURE
that read your opinion of my "The
Fridays "Open Forum of the
journal.
You went a LITTLE STRONG when
you called me UNPATRIOTIC and JTN-
FAIR. 1 am neither. 1 am descended
from that BUNCH of LADS that ar
rived in the good old U. S. A. about
1920 and have had at least one RELA-
TIVE in every WAR this COUNTRY
has ever fought and I'M some SCRAP
PER MYSELF. And as to the UNFAIR
part I believe in ORGANIZED LABOR
and was member of the only UNION
that | could have joined Also, YOU
took SNAP JUDGMENT when you in
ferred that 1 was writing ESPECIAL
LY about Farmers wives in Ore
gon [ never mentioned Oregon and I
have never lived on q FARM HERE,
but believe me, it fits conditions as I
KNOW them and if the GOOD WIVES
here have more LEISURE than the av-
erage Farmers wife most places, 1 am
happy to know it and will write to the
Farmers Wives in old Kentucky, where
l was raised to come to Oregon.
Somebody said that the MEN in
ARKANSAS were real GOOD to their
WIVES. Sometimes they would go
cut and HELP them HOE CORN.n
l hope all FARMERS everywhere are
equally kind
For my opinion of the state of ORE
CON, refer you to the "HEALTHY,
WEALTHY OREGOND Prose poem
printed i'll the New Years edition of
the Capital Journal. Hoping that YOU
ENJOYED that one as much as you
didn t like the other one, 1 remain yours
for honest CRITICISM,
1.-THE ADVERTISER"
Who hopes any READER writes in,
phones in, OF comes in, whenever he is
PLEASED or DISPLEASED with our
EFFORTS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

the door to welcome her, and to
whisper, For heavens sake stay un.
til Mrs. Jordon goes"
A Pleasant Change.
well if l am not fortunatei aMur.
iel exclaimed as she drew off her
gloves, give me some tea quickly
Mildred, and some of those dear little
cakes of Mandy's. Did You ever taste
anything so delicious2' she asked
Mrs. Jordon.
Never! l must get the recipe, that
is if dear Mrs. Hammond win give it
to me. J"
Certainly! I'll 60 and ask Mandy
right away l returned, glad for an
excuse to leave the room. Why
would she persist in calling me dear.'
| hated it, and most hated her for
talking of Clifford as she had done,
Yet knew by my que.ions had
urged her on-at first.
"Here it isl" and | handed Mrs.
Jordon the recipe Mandy had grud-
gingly parted with, Dey amt no use
to give Moth n folks dem tingsl dey
can't eookl'' she had grumbled.
"oh, thank you! now | must go.
50 glad to have seen you Mrs. Frank
lyn d. come and Sc me, both Of YOU. y
After the door closed behind her /
breathed a sigh of relief. Then as
ewa in to carry ont the tea
things / said:
when Mrs. Jordon calls again / am
not at home. Be sure that you re-
member.D
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

The weather bureau at Washington says there will be
short let up to the cold spell back east about the middle
of the week. just long enough for the weather to get
hold when cold will that will make the
present spell seem like July morning The admnistra
tion should fire that bunch of weathermakers and get
some that make the temperature correspond with the
coal shortage. What is weather bureau for, anyway?
While Oregon sets the pace the ''bone dry" laws
Colorado preparing to follow suit and expects to have
law similar to that of Oregon within six months Utah.
New Mexico and Wyoming also in line for real long,
dry SPELL With that section getting dry it was be-
fore irrigation begun it will be again the great
Nmercan desert"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

DR. Hnson at Pendeton according to the local press,
preached powerful recently, in which he took
his congregation to hell and back" Considering the
reputation of the country he took them to- was thought
full of the pastor to provide return tickets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

the average of the whole flock.
According to Mr.. Wilcox, breeding
can be summed up as continued Sc
lection from records Of the performance
of the hen and her progeny.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
PERMISSION

you're buying trouble when you buy
car" the old man said, his gloomy face aiar.
I'D rather walk, as walked my patient
sires, than stand in mud and fuss with
busted tires. Wheneer you travel in your
four-wheeed boat, all things conspire to
bear away your goat. Your engine balks,
your brakes reufse to hold, your cooling
system will not keep things cold. You find
new grief no matter where you roam; you
must hire mules to haul your tumbril
home" ooh. SAGE | said. what is there
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

this earth that won't bring grief however great its
worth? You drive horse when you would journey
You have wife, whom doubtless you adore, but and
then she makes your spirit You like good grub but
when you too much your crippled stomach camors
for crutch Why cut out honey, we like it. friend be-
cause the bee is loaded at end? Go to- old man!
Though all the dotards dote he is chump who does not
own boat !"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

The severe storm and heavy in the big cities is
not unmitgated evil 1t at least gives employment to
some that need it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

X Why the Journal is popular ,
\ 1t prints the worlds news to- .
X day-while it Is news.
X X X X * < x X X X X X X x f,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15

The Third house undoubtedly draws the larger salary
but then has to work longer hours and much harder
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-15
1.-THE ADVERTISER. ,

Who hopes any READER writes in,
phones in, or comes in, whenever he is
PLEASED or DISPLEASED with our
EFFORTS.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

We have for your inspection a
very large assortment of Porch
Rugs n-Crex. Japan and China
Mating, also full line of small
and large Parlor Rugs. Mattings
and Liuoleums and anything In
floor covering you may wish. AL
so large variety of shades IN all
widths and colors-alI at our usual
low prices. A look will convince
you that you can find what YOU
want for less than any where else,
at David Books Department Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

Prof. o. o. Dukes, formerly OF
Chamberlain Hunt, will be married
al eight o'clock tonight at Red
Springs, N. c., to Miss Georgia
Elizabeth Mcmillan. Prof. Dukes
was quite popular while teacher
here, and his marriage will be a
source of interest to all who knew
him.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14
500 Reward. 500

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able 70 cure in all ITS stag
es, and that is catarrh. catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure
is ia sen internally and acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby des-
troylug the Foundation of the disease, giving
the patient strength by building up the consti-
tuition aud assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have much faith in the cura-
tive powers of Hall's Catarrh Cure that they of
fer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cnre. Send for list of testimonials.
Address; F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 7sc.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

The union service held at the
Presbyterian church last Sunday
night was largely attended. The
service was a patriotic one. The
sermon was preached by Rev. H.
w. Wells of the Episcopal church,
and it was timely and spiritual, as
well as exceedingly patriotic.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

There came near being serious
stamped at the opera house last
week during the showing of a
picture. Au electric fan caught in
its protector and tore to pieces
with a great noise. The majority
of the audience, thinking the
picture machine was on fire. be-
came panic-stricken, and probably
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

The drouth continues, with no
prospect of being broken. Crops
have stood the lack of moisture
during the past week better than
was expected, though old corn is
10 a critical condition. Pastures
are parched by the sun and there
is practically no grass for the
stock.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14
Peoples Hardware & Produce Co.

The county Live Stock Associa
ton held an important meeting
last Monday. One of the imporI.
ant things done was the adoption
OF a brand which is TO be placed
on the left shoulder of all cattle
belonging to members of the asso.
citation. This will make stealing
a dangerous business. Severa
new members were added to the
roll of the association.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14
The ParIor Millinery
Mrs. Thos. Turner.
Phone 1873.

The registrar whom the Reveille
reported as being the only one il
be county who charged for bis
services, has since declined TO ac-
cept pay. He was not aware that
Il was the purpose of all the Off
GERS to serve as patriotic duty.
As soon as be discovered this, be
readily gave his services free OF
charge.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

A big variety of Ladies' Silk
and Lisle Hose In all the newest
shades, also large assortment OF
Fancy Hose In stripes, check ano
some embroidered, full seamless.
and extra good 75c values. You
can have your choice during one
lay only. Saturday, June 10th, OF
any pair In the lot for 4oc. Don'i
forget the day. SATURDAY,
JUNE I6th-any pair OF these
swell hose for only 4oc.
David Books Department Store.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14
Chase the Ache. XII the Pain

Get busy. Act now Use Sloan Lini-
ment for your rheumatic pains, toothache,
neuralgia, sore muscles, stiff joints, sprains
and strains. Better than anything you ev-
er tried to soothe hurts, reduce swelling
and inflammation. Cleaner than ointments
or plasters. as it does not clog the pores or
stain the skin. Easy to apply, it pene-
trates without rubbing. Always have a
bottle of Sloan's Liniment in your medi-
cine chest At your druggist 25c, soc,
$I.oo. Adv
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

The Silver Tea will be given
this month at the residence OF
Mrs. D. H. Smith, Saturday after.
noon, June 10th, from s to 8
o'clock. All are cordially invited
to attend.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1917-06-14

Rev. s. G. Pope preached his
first sermon, since being elected
to the pastorate of the Baptist
church, last Sunday. He has
moved his family to Hermanvint,
and says be is pleasantly located.