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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
1T rs HARD TO UNDERSTAND
CHAPTER VIII.

CHAPTER VIII.
CHOW, Helen, want to talk to you
George said, and l noticed that the
look of animosity was surely on his
face. elf you can't learn at least
the simplest beginnings of good form
we will either desist from meeting peo
pie until you do, or will engage a
woman to teach you'll"
L could not understand. How could
II, in love with my husband!
There was a deao silence. Then
George resumed.
"'Please do not make me, my ability.
the subject of conversation at any time.
Especially so when 1 am in the room.
1t is not only annoying, but it is in
atrocious taste"
"Why, George, l didn't say anything
but nice things, - ! protested, not yet
understanding.
That ism I the point. 1t isn't good
form to discuss person to his face; and
when one of your own family-at any
time. Please remember this, or l shall
certainly employ some woman to in
form you as to that and other things
A Teacher OF Good Form Threatened
Why, George, you couldn't do a
thing like that m married woman,
not school girl" and as 1 thought of
how perfect the boys at home had
thought me, how proud my brothers al
ways had seemed of me, the tears came
into my eyes.
'There stop that crying, and go to
bedl" he exclaimed. And L, glad to
escape before the sobs, which l knew
l could not suppress, made him angry
hurried upstairs.
1 now realize perfectly that when 1
was married l was but a simple country
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
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three sens. Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Cham
berlin are the parents, r. w. Cham
berlin is with battery E Sth field ar
tillery, b. W. is in the infantry. now
IN England; Sergeant R. C. Chamber
I'M is now in France with the heavy
artillery.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. D. Pike will continue
to reside in Hubbard Shortly after
they had sold their place west of town
to Simon Kiean, of Colorado, Mr.. Pike
purchased the residence with it's four
acres of A. R. Bevens. Mr. Beveps
bought one and half lots of L. M
Scholl at the corner of Fifth and @
streets and will put up a pretty bun
gaIow as soon as the weather permits.
All parties will have to give possession
at once and to make this possible Mr..
beyens Will occupy the Geo, Speight
residence until his new house is ready.
Enterprise.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
HUBBARD NEWS

Mrs. Geo, Dimiek went to Portland
Tuesday morning to see her father
/" Uncle Dick Thomas. who has been
i'll there some time, and hopes to bring
him home in a short time.
o. X. Yoder and family will occupy
their Hubbard residence again in a
short time. The family returned Sun
day and O. K viii make short trips
home from Oregon City for some weeks
yet.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Riemer left for
their home at Vegreeille. Alberta. Tues
day evening. They viii visit in Port
land and several other points en- route.
Mrs. Riemer viii he remembered as
Mrs Augusta Dirksen.
Mrs. J. NJ. Pulley went to Canbv
Wednesday to see her daughter. Miss
Mae, who was sick with the measles.
Miss Mac was well enough to come
home Thursday because of the illness
of her younger brother.
Mrs. Simon Kiean and son and
daughter arrived in Hubbard We'd
nesday morning from Colorado. The
difference I'm the temperature was
soon after they arrived. and ''this
green grass looks good to me- was
mentioned by the ramilv.
J. J. Mitchell. and family of near
Pendleton are now citizens of this To-
cality. having last Friday purchased
the 10 acre tract in the Goudv Gar
dens of L. Isaaeson. They are busy
getting the property ready for spring
work. They have a son and daughter
who viii attend the Hubbard school.
We have one family in Hubbard
whose contribution to the cause Of
world democracy has included the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
WAR PESSIMISM UNCALLED FOR.

The public "phychoogy" hasn't been very good lately
We might say there has been slump in national morale
We have been bit worried about the war. We have
developed tendency to doubt and pessimsm.
To tell the truth there have been grounds for
this The perplexing Russian situation, throwing so
much of the war burden upon us than was expected
when entered the conflict The domestic situation also
has had is effect The congressional Investigations OF
war management growing it has into bitter faconal
and political quarrel with its charges and counter
charges and exaggerated statements Our railroads have
proved unequal to the burden and have been taken
by the government and there are the questions OIL
fuel and food supply and constantly recurring labor
troubles.
Because of some of these things rather because Of
all combined production of ships and munitions have
Jagged.
Well suppose everything were as bad as the most
pessmstic critics say it is Suppose the obstacles are
wenigh unsu1mountabe, and suppose our most prons-
ing efforts to surmount them have bunged.
The very worst thing to do about it is to get into
Slough of Despond And it's the most un-American thing
to do If this nation has been characterized IN history
bv one trait more than any other it the trait of triumph
ing over obstacles by application of brains, energy and
will The greater the obstacles the better have always
risen to them. If the situation is really hopeless the
American thing to do would be to buck up and smash
through to success
But as matter of fact nothing so bad the crepe
hangers have suggested And every case of muddlng
and delay can be matched by of efficiency and prompt
ness Altogether this nation has made since we entered
the war; greater progress than any other begeren in
the length OF time. And we are just gettng our
stride.
Many Of the troubles complained Of are melting away
even while the goomers croak Honest criticism is hav-
ing its effect; misrepresentation by POLITICAL wire
pulers and the hidden enemy agent are reactng Weak
spots are being strengthened Governmental and indus
trial organizations getting down to brass tacks The
whole complex machinery is beginning to move 1t still
creaks but the wheels are turning.
ANYBODY who cannot see this is blind Lets have less
snarng and more appreciation of the fine things that
public men and soldiers and civilians are doing Let's
have less negaton and more positive thought If we once
get the idea thoroughly into heads that this nation of
1OO0 100000 people mighty machine already under
way with mighty rumble and roar functoning better
every minute and if every human cog does his part and
bears his strain instead Of grmbing at the other cogs
we'll soon be grinding out Victory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19

Now, go to bed,' and he again left me.
Encouragement
The tears streamed down my face as
crept into bed. Would / ever learn
so long as l lived not to anger hims
Had he really meant what he said about
hiring a woman to teach me the usages
of polite society9
Then a thought flashed over my brain.
l would go to the book store and buy
every single book on social customs 1
could find. Surely then could at least
learn what to avoid
In about an hour George came in and
went to bed He didn't speak, neither
did 1. l was afraid to. Afraid to again
bring up the subject over which 1 had
blundered.
In the morning he scarcely noticed
me. He read his paper and drank his
coffee without a word. / had taken
especial pains with my morning toll
ette, but it brought forth no comment.
But just before he rvoc from the table
he asked:
- How is your arm this morning7"
cit is all right"
keep it in the sling until the doctor
tells you that you may do without it.
You might have stiff arm if you do
not. -
I felt happier that he had shown some
interest in me; if it was only that
my arm wouldn t stiffen. At the same
time the thought came that perhaps it
was only that he would be ashamed of
a wife who was physically imperfect,
as he surely was of mental imperfec-
tions.
Just as soon as I could dress, I order
ed the car and, taking Annie with me,
l visited the book stores i'll search of
books on etiquette.
Tomorrow-Unkind Mer14ment)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
The Woman Who Changed
By JANE PHELPS

girl, with all sorts of foolish ideas and
ideals. L thought that love lasted with
others as it had with father and moher
and others in our town, who lived-or
seemed to live very happily together
Occasionally L found myself wondering
if it were only SEEMING, if when
they were alone they found fault; if
they were unkind each to the other.
L undressed very slowly. l must try
to adjust myself to the new conditions.
realized that all my reasoning when
based upon my life at home was at
fault. l had made no progress in my
attempt to bring back that spirit of our
courtship days. 1 had no weapons to
fight discouragement. | must not give
way. 1t is hard to tell of the workings
of an immature mind. | think all young
wives who marry into a new sphere in
life must go through something very
like what [ did. If I am right, they
will perhaps understand and appreciate
my feelings.
FWhat are you doing? Why aren I
you in bed2" George asked half an hour
later, when he came into the room.
81 couldn't go to bed!"
"Why couldn It you? Does your arm
pain youP' the last more gently.
"No, not at all,' I answered truth
fully. | was tempted to say that it did;
that it was because of that l couldn t
rest; but l had never lied to George,
1t didn It seem quite decent for wife
to lie to her husband-then.
"What is it then2" he demanded.
"Only that 1 am trying to understand
George. 1 want to please you dear; but
everything is so different. I seem so
lonely and alone in this big town where
I know no one. And you are sometimes
very impatient with me-"
nIf I an il is for onnd reasnnl
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
TUsCANIA VICTIM.

Fred W. Unger of Parkston, n. D.,
one OF the missing Tuscania passengers,
IS son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Unger,
Sr., Of this. city. The young man left
his wife and children and enlisted in an
engineer corps, having written some
time IN January to his folks here from
Washington D. c., Mr.. Unger, Sr., is a
veteran of the civil war. Mr.. and Mrs.
Unger have another son, Edward Unger,
IN the service, now stationed in Califor-
MIA; also a grandson at Camp Lewis
SlIveTton Tribune
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
For Burning Eczema

Greasy salves and ointnents should not
be applied if good clear skin is wanted.
From any druggist for 35c, or $1.00 for
extra large size, get a bottle of zemo.
When applied as directed it effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching, and
heals skin troubles, also sores, burns,
wounds and chatting. 1t penetrates, cleanses
and soothes. Zemo is a clean, dependable
and inexpensive, penetrating, antiseptic
liquid. Try it, as we believe nothing you
have ever usedis as effective and satisfying.
The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, o.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
America Must Conserve
Her Money Says McAdoO

Washington, Feb. 1S.-America must
conserve her money, even as she does
her food, Secretary McAdoo told the
house ways and means committee today
in executive session.
That is why, he said, the war fl
nance corporation bill is imperative.
McAdoo pointed cut that this coun-
try's war bill, added to the demands
of the allies, puts serious problem
on the back of the government. Capt.
tai, he said, must be directed in chan
nels of war needs and property con-
served. which is all, he said, the pro-
posed bill aims to do.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
Open Forum

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ONE OF THE TUScANIA VICTIMS.
To the Editor;
81 guess it must be so, because the
last time a list Of missing ones was
published they had his middle name
spelled in full, but still l have faint
hope they may yet find him among the
survivors, |" thus spoke Curtiss viii
SON 5 mother, when my wife and were
calling ON her Sunday afternoon. Again
is demonstrated how that mother-love
viii cling and cling aud cling longer
than any other.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
sILvERToN BOY DIES.

olin Jones, soldier boy, twenty-three
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Jones
who hive on route l, died In Washington
u. O., last Thursday, from measles and
the Guy Is now on the way to this citv
for burial. This is the first death to
occur among our enlisted boys. The SYM
pathy of the community goes out to the
pGrents.-Silverton Appeal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19

A little later in the evening dis
patch arrived from Adj. Gen. Mccain
fleially the loss Of her son.
As we conversed over the matter there
was not manifest the least trace of a
desire for vengeance on the foe who so
cruelty robbed her of her boy; but.
rather, she prays, ''Father forgive them
Tor they know not what they do" Am
erica today is not calling for vengeance
for wrong-doing, but our citizenship is
possessed Of an intense desire to see
the world S war wounds healed and
peace and security come to all God 3
creatures.
Often as I so about my daily tasks
my eyes fill with tears and my lips
quiver with emotion then look quickly
of the war department, announcing of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
0LD-TIME COLD
cURE-DRINK TEA!

6et small package OF hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy Take a
tablespoonful of this hamburg tea, put
cup of boiling water upon it, pour
through sieve and drink a teaeupfuI
at any time. 1t is the most effective
way 70 break cold and cure grip. as
It "opens the pores, relieving eonges-
ton Also l0osens the bowels. thus
breaking a cold at once.
It Is Inexpensive and entirely vere-
table, therefore harmless.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
The Daily Novelette,
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THE SAD CASE OF ALGERNoN
RASSENDALE

Algernon Rassendale, the young poet,
knit his brows, then purled one and slip
ped one, over the manuscript nearing
completion.
cat last!" he sighed soulfully, ruff
fling the long hair on his alabastine
brow. Now to find an editor who will
feel as l dol"
Suddenly, from below, came the post
man s whistle. Algernon sprang to his
feet, wild with excitement, rushed out
upon the landing and re-entered the
room with a large packet of mail.
"fHeighol cried he, opening the first
"My sonnet, 'The Intangible, returns
from the Monthly Slopover' with the
| following note:
"The rejection of this manuscript
does not necessarily indicate lack OF
merit. Often the needs of a magazine
are not exactly suited to manuscript
which will find recognition elsewhere. :,
How sweet the familiar words do soundl
"And here is my classic tragedy, back
from the 'Highbrow Whirl and little
note from ye editor. Let see-Ah!
''We regret that the enclosed manu-
script is not exactly what we need. By
studying the enclosed folder you may be
able to suit your style to that Of our
publication.
s'And here is my drama. ''rhe Arms
of the Pyjamas, back from The Whim-
sical Review. Well, well. We regret
that lack of space forbids detailed
criticism OF the enclosed manuscript
''But, great Scott! What have we
'SThe editors of the Psychological
Review" take great pleasure in accept
ing your poem. The Sorrows OF hafoo-
zaIum'' and beg to congratulate you on
the best poetical effuslon of the year. !
They hope the enclosed check Is large
enough to suit you.
Five hours later, neighbors, hearing
strange sounds, broke in the door Oh
Assertion Rassendale s attic room. They
found the young poet erouched upon the
floor, laughing wildly.
"IIack of spacel'' hit cried when he
saw them. ''Study the fOlderl More re,
lection slipsl More checksl Har! Har!
He had been eating rejection slips.
THE END.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19

The klamath Falls Herald declares
that the recent snow could not have
fallen at a more opportune time, 'sas the
open weather has permitted the far
mers to get their land plOwed and put
in shape for the spring work. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19
Rippling Rhymes
by Wall Mason
SHINING EXAMPLES

Lives of great men all remind me l can put
up lots of grass, but the great men always
grind me, make me sore and tired, alas! All
my days examples glowing have been held
before my eyes; if I'd hit the gait they're
showing, to great heights I'd surely rise
tired of often hearing how Abe Lincoln
split rail, how John Bunyan kept on steer
ing for the summit, thoug in Jail; l grew
tired of Garfield faring back of tow-mules
two or three, and of Washington declaring
that he'd spoiled the cherry tree. Which is
why | never landed in the stately white
house chair and Won see me- n1,arat.1- hnndnd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19

From some standpoints it's sad old world All the
old standbys of the okesters by one receiving
their death blows The has long since rendered the
gas man. the coal and the ice man unfit subjects for
mirth And now some important cities like Baltimore
for example, have reduced the M visits of the milk
man to mere commonplace afternoon deliveries All milk
delivery it is reported, have been put afternoon
basis in that CITY, By the way what was so awfully
funny about the milk man. anyhow?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19

The Hoover compulsory food bill has been practically
agreed upon by congress and will probably pass soon
The measure will make possible to enforce meatess and
wheatess days by providing penalties for refusal obey
orders of the food commissioner Mr. Hoover thinks he
render much efficient service to the country if
backed up by specific instead of general laws
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19

The always original editor of the Bend Press declines
to support certain candidate for state treasurer be-
cause he says in his announcement that he has been
newspaper man and is owner of comfortable home.
The Bend publisher says a newspaperrnan should not
handle money and that any who has a comfortable
home doesn't need state office. Well what do you think
of that @
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-19

with acupboard bleak and bare But there's consolation
ample I'm not listed with the great won't be bright
example, for the boys to emulate Future schoolboys
won't be maddened if they chance upon my name and
they won't be bored saddened writing essays on my
fame In their books there be no pieces telling of my
low estate till rose from herding geese to place among
the great I'll be quoted by teacher in the happy bye
a lie When the village milk cows trample where I'm
resting, dead and COOL won't be bright example to the
weary boys at school,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-05
Soldier Found Dead in Room.

Spartanburg-A coroner's inquest
failed to clear up the mystery SUI
rounding the death of First Lieat.:
Dean H. Buchanan Of Camp Wads-
worth, who was found dead IN his room
in a hotel in this city with his brain
penetrated by a pistor bullet. Lieu
tenant Buchanan's home was at Grove
City, Pa. He was in the Officers Re-
serve Corps and came here few days
ago from Camp Gordon, Atlanta, be-
ing assigned to one of the machine
gun battalions now being organized in
the provisional training brigade at
Camp Wadsworth.
He registered at the Hotel Brooklyn
Monday, occupied his room last night,
went out this morning and returned
before noon. A new pistol loaded with
one cartridge discharged was found m
the room. The theory of suicide rs ad-
vanced as the only one which seems TO
fit the facts. AS 50 far learned, no one
was in the room with the body. How
ever, there was letter to his mother,
Mrs. Alice c. Buchanan, apparently
just written and indicating a happy
frame of mind
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-05

The Orangeburg Packing Company
began the actual slaughter Of hogs on
January 28 Already enough hogs have
been contracted for to run the plant
during that week The plant will be
in cor>plete operation by Febraury
The United States government experts
assigned to the plant as inspectors OF
meats will report for duty not later
than February i.
John Hagood Of South Carolina, has
been nominated by the President to be
a colonel of the Coast Artillery Corps.
John ]. Earle, leading lawyer OF
Columbia, has volunteered his services
to the Red Cross and will leave New
York soon for France.
The Rev. Oliver J. Fart, native Of
York and now assistant rector of st.
Michaei's Church, Charleston, has
waived claim for exemption from the
army draft. although he is not liable
to call. being an ordained minister OF
the gospel. He is ready to serve his
country. rIhen summoned. and as
mater Of fact has ar aDpii"ation on
file for appointment as an army chap
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-05
FINDS LIVE "GHOST" AT TOMB
Spook" Found in Cemetery by Care
taker Proves to Be Soldier, Prob
ably Insane.

Columbus, O.-John Davis, caretak.
er Of Walnut Hill cemetery, Hamlin
township, never believed in ghosts, but
he did have a "spooky" experience.
Davis was strolling through the GEM
etery when he happened to see fig.
ure sitting on tombstone. Close in
spection showed it to be man with
only a blanket thrown around his
shoulders. His clothes were lying in
a heap at his feet.
AS Davis approached, the figure
arose and inquired if the referee was
coming. Davis said he didn't know,
but would 60 hunt him. However, the
man intimated that was unnecessary
and said he wanted to have little box
ing match.
Davis brought the man to the coun-
ty Jail, where an examination Of his
clothes brought out enlistment papers
for the army. 1t was decided to hold
an inquest for lunacy.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-02-05
TAX RETURNS FOR 1915

or an authorized agent will be al
the following places named below
for the purpose Of taking tax returns
Of both real and personal propert!
fer fiscal year 1913.
And in the Auditors office in thr
Courthouse until Feb. the 10th after
which date so per cent penalty vii.
be aaded. The law requires tax o.
ali notes mortgages and moneys, al
30 Income tax on incomes over S.,
500.
There is captation tax on all dogs
Of fifty cents.
All male persons betyeen the ages ~
p and 80 are liable to pay a poll
tax of s1.0o unless otherwise exempt
All PERSONS owning property in
more than one School District will
be required to make returns for each
District, as the Tax Books will be
made M by School Districts instead
OF Townships in 1918.
J. B. Halface,
County Auditor