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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04

I reckon I'd know my way about bel
ter"
Her soft southern drawl delighted Ii
Monte.
"There is a quiet, refined little place
just around the corner on the side
street. A sort of lunch and tea room
The food is very good. l often take
my wife there when she comes dowr
town.
So he was married. Someway, she
never had thought he might be. In Q
way, she was glad. 1t would be com
Portable to be associated with a man
whose wife occasionally called at the
shop.
Ruth thanked him, and in a few
moments went out to find the tea
room he had told her about.
When she had gone he picked W
the plan she had been working upon.
He glanced at it, then looked more close
ly.
Perfect. absolutely perfect" he
said aloud just as Mr.. Mandel ap.
peared on the floor. .
"What is so perfect, La Monte?''
he asked, reaching for the large sheet
of paper on which Ruth had outlined
her ideas of what she thought would
make the room attractive.
"Gad, you're right! It's a scheme
of cOlOring | never should have thought
of trying. Odd, too, for it is Just
the right thing for not only that par
ticnlar room, but for the whole house. y
Then he passed on. Not even his con
fidential clerk, would he show Just
how wonderful he thought Ruth was;
OF. how delighted he was at his "find, y
as he had called her in his thoughts.
The afternoon passed happily and
swiftly. Among Ruth duties were
those of talking with, and advising,
customers. She saw that she would
have no idle minutes; yet, when five
o o'clock came and She prepared to
leave, she was far more rested than
when she left home in the morning
the unwashed dishes the necessary dim
ner to get to the apartment in tilSe
for Brian's Homecoming on her mind.
She took a car. She would get off
at the market and carry her dinner
in with her, just as Mrs, Murphy, the
janitress did; just as she had been
doing eve since she married Brian.
She bought a steak. 1t was get
ting late and she must not keep Brian
waiting for his dinner, the first night
she was employed. He would have
reason, then, to find fault.
By the time she had taken off her
street clothes and pared her potatoes,
it was time to set the table. There
could be no dishes washed until after
dinner. Well, never mind, she would
wash them all up at once, or, if she
could, she would get Mrs. Murphy to
do them.
just as the steak was ready, Brian
came in. He glanced quickly at her
before he said, a happy ring in his
voice.
"Still on the job, aren't you?'' L.
thought you would be" and he kiss
ed her fondly. 81 was pretty much
of a crab this morning, wasn't I, dear,
to go off the way l did9 But you
had me worried for fair"
"What do you mean, Brian?' Ruth
had been putting on the dinner and
had not quite understood all he had
been saying.
ooh, that flossy stuff about your
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04

working! As | said, you had me pretty
well gr0uehed.n
"But I AN working, Brian, as she
poured his tea.
"Y0u are
"Yes, / am working at Mandel' s,
as | told you. / have been there all
day. Got home about ~half-past five.
And I am so happy, .Brianl 1t is the
most wonderful place; the most ex'
quisite stUffS to handle in place of
sOiled dishes and Serubbing brushes.
You must come down and see me there.
Mr., La Monte (he's the head elerk)
says his wife often CONFESS She stop
ped for breath, and for the first time
during her long, excited speech, look
ed at her husband.
Brian had dropped his fork, and was
staring at her. %Incredulity, unbelief,
and anger striving for supremacy in
his face.
"Whv Brian, what's the matter -
her heart sinking as she noted his ex-
preston.
"Matter enough, YOU mean that
you really went to work today after
all I said. You knew | disapproyed, p
eyes, Brian. l took the position,
and have worked all day Her joy
%evaporated of you realized how hap
.py it has made me, dear, you would
MT object
cit serves me right for marrying a
uirl who had hapn namnarad and al
loved her own way, Please talk of
something else. Il don't want to hear
another word about it until you come
to your senses and tell me you are
leaving"
"I will remember, Brian" was all
Ruth said, but tears filled her eyes
and overlooked down over her checks,
TOmorrow-At the end of a month
Ruth Salary is Doubled.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04
Glenn Schaap Writes
He Is Recovering

Glenn E Schaap, whose name appear
ed in the casualty list as among the Sc
verely wounded. is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Schaap Of Pratum, eight
miles east of here. He is 81 years old,
formerly attended school in Salem. He
enlisted the week war was declared at
North Yakima, Wash, where he was
employed. He has been in both of the
bio American drives, the one in the
latter part of June and early July and
the one later in July in which he was
wounded.
The following letter has been re
eeived from him by his sister, Eleanor
H. Sehaap, indicating that he is re-
covering from his wounds;
-. France, Aug. l, 1918
Dear sister; Am having quite a time
at present. Am getting so that L can
walk without limping much, so get to
roam around a little. A few weeks
more and | will be ready for duty, al
so ready for more Germans.
When one is back of the lines he
wants to 90 to the front again and
still he doesn't exactly want to either
Sounds conflicting,) but after one
gets up there and gets in the mix-up
he doesn't give a darn what happens
Death holds no terror for a man after
he gets into action. You see a big shell
wipe out a squad of men and walk
right by them Perhaps if you think oil
it, you glance at them to see If any OF
your personal friends are among them.
OF course if you have time you give
them first aid. If, not, they must wait
for the Red Cross men who are on the
field with us.
The Red Cross and medical staff are
snre doing their bit being in every bit
as much danger as the rest of us. The
Germans seem to make it a point to
shell dressing stations and hospitals. l
know personally of -ence that they DAD
it, the shell landing among "a bunch oil
wounded. I think they are or will get
paid back for their brutality, especial
ly by those who go back at them for
a second time.
Nearly every fellow | see seems ts
have a personal grudge against them
and I don't think they will lose any
time settling it when they get the
change. We will 60 straight thru to
Berlin yet. I don't know how far it is
but we ought to make it by this time
next year unless Fritz gets his fill and
quits this fall.
With love to all,
Pvt. Glenn E.. Schaap,
Co L, 2Gth Inf.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04
THE COMING POWER.

Capital has had its day and Labor is having its in
nings. When Capital was in power it was arrogant and
foteed Labor to approach it with its hat off. Now that
circumstances have put Labor in the saddle it is differ
ent. Capital realizing that it is utterly dependent on
Labor, and Labor knowing it, the former industrial kings
are disposed to eat out of hands not long ago grimy with
the marks of toll. AS a result, and a natural one, Labor
is growing somewhat arrogant and will become more so
until it meets its master, which it will do in the course
of events. Organized Capital and Organized Labor are
built too much upon a foundation of force to ever stand
against the power that will soon be in arms against them.
Not long ago the railroad men demanded an increase of
wages and got it partly because it was right and partly
because they had the country at their mercy and it had
to come through. Organized Labor is now at its zenith
and it has reached it much more quickly than was fore
seen. 1t reached it because its demand for higher wages,
no matter how just they may have been, hit the greatest
force in America, the farmers. These are unorganized,
but they have the nucleus for an organization in the
grange and their necessities will compel them to Join for
to laugh at this. 1t can say to the farmers I'VE will not
haul your products to market, we will tie up industries
and you will go broke" This sounds easy. Suppose
however, the farmers agree to grow nothing except for
their own use? Suppose instead of Labor refusing to
move farm products that the farmer sees to it there are
no farm products to move? The war has awakened a
giant that has slumbered for centuries, in fact ever since
creation and has made him aware of his own power.
Hereafter, if the farmers so choose, there will be no wars,
for the reason that they alone are in position to prevent
them. If they refuse to plant in advance no nation wo lid.
dare to go to war, for it would be left just as the allies
would be now if the United States and its II, 0OO,0OO far
mers were not solidly behind them. They are now fight
ing their worst enemy, militarism, and will not quit until
ne is beaten to a finish. Then there will be something 10
along other lines, for the farmer is awake to his power
and he will use it:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04
:: THE WIFE ::
By JANE PHELPS

heard La Monte when he came up to
her desk.
"fou have an hour for luncheon,
Mrs, Haekett, - he said, smiling at
her start of surprise.
81 never thought of luncheon. And
| don't know where to 90. l am not
a New Yorker, you know. If l were,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04
THE ALL AMERICAN SWEEPSTAKES

On Saturday, September 2Sth, forty-eiqht states
in the Union will leave their marks at the crack of
the gun in the 18th Liberty Loan Race.
The course will be long and rough. but it's a
real race now. The stakes are ever mounting
higher and every red-blooded American is / backing
his entry to win.
Thrice a winner. Oregon will be iockeyed at the
post and beaten at the finish if we don't prepare.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04

ulate our driving power over here-and once mora
pull Oregon FIRST UNDER H WIRE.
If every person in this town, county and stat.
will do his thinking, talking and figuring Now
and when the time comeS-ACT-ihe Az Liberty
Loan Gampaign in Oregon will be OVER WHEN
IT'S OPENED. ~
LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEES
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04

In less than four weeks the biz state fair will be in
full bloom. 1t gives promise of being one of the biggest
and best ever held. If you have not concluded to exhibit
the products of your war garden, you had better get them
ready. The fat pumpkin, the "argus-eyed" spuds, the
corn and cabbage and all such will help swell the display
and at the same time show your friends that you---or
your better half actually raised a garden.
The kaiser seems to have carried Wisconsin again,
Governor Phillip, the war executive, having been defeated
for tho rnp11blinnp nomination xyactnrJov
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04

1t is claimed the kaiser will start a peace offensive
to work on during the winter. That is the right name
for it, for any peace move coming from him will sure be
offensive to all decent people. He cannot even imagine
a peace that does not leave him ir power; a danger to
the world and a menace to civilization. His first move
toward a real peace would be the stepping down and out
and permitting the German people to establish some form
of government as best suited to them. Whatever that is
it must be such that civilized nations can deal with it, and
1T must be such that a treaty made by it is not consider
ed "a scrap of paper" The best thing the kaiser can do
for his people just now is to make a visit to Siberia---and
not come back.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-04
BRIAN ACCEPTS THE FACT THAI
RUTH rs WORKING.
BUT rs ANGRY.

CHAPTER XNlIL.
Rath went Immediately to work on
the plan left with her. She became
so absorbed that she neither saw nor
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04
BADLY NEEDED THOSE CARS
Frenchmen oVerjoyed at Generous Of
fer, but Alas! Red Cross Didn't
Have Them to Give.

Undoubtedly one of the most acute
of the early irritations suffered by
our Red Cross was the lack Of com
petent stenographers who understood
both French and English. one morn
ing the chief of the transportation
bureau had occasion to dictate let
ter to his secretary asking the
French government to give him a
thousand numbers for the matricula-
ton of his cars. After the letter had
been turned into French he glanced
through it casually. noted that the fig
ures were correct, took pains to have
it duly countersigned at American
military headquarters, and sent it off.
In due course there arrived at his Of
flee three distinguished French Off
Gals, who smilingly said:
We have come to thank the AmerI-
can Red Cross for the thousand cars
it has just presented TO the French
government It's very handsome of
you. We're badly in need OF cars right
now"
What" gasped the dumfounded
transportation head. We've didn't
give you any thousand cars. We
haven't got em to givel"
The visitors produced the letter.
The uncomprehending, one-candlepow-
err little French stenographer had I'M
Willingly turned the whole business
upside down and had presented thou
sand ears to the French government,
and her employer had clinched the gift
by an official wise from the American
army headquarters Accidents like
that were multifold.-E Elizabeth Frazer
In SntnrtlnY Evening Post.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04
GATHERED FACTS

The American salt works in recent
years have supplied all the salt used
in this country.
Japan is almost without paupers, for
it is considered a disgrace to be de-
pendent on another Nearly everyone
mas some work TO do.
A life preseryer that has been in
vented IN Europe is intended TO keep
a person dry and fairly warm for sew
cral days as he floats about waiting
Fescue.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04

Under normal conditions Italy's per-
fume manufacturers annually consume
LS6o tons of orange blossoms and 1000
tons of roses.
For rapidly painting large surfaces a
Maryland man has invented a device
that uses compressed air to spray paint
and then drive rotating brushes which
distribute it,
Using chrysalis oil and mulberry cell
iuiose japanese has invented an ar
tincial silk that is said to more nearly
approach the luster of the genuine
than any other,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04

ing, all-day work; personal leadership
in song, leadership into which must
go just the amount of energy, of en-
thusiaam. that is to be got out of the
singers.
The man in Khaki was one of the
song leaders of the war and navy de-
partment commissions ON training
camp activities. Under the direction
of Lee #. Hammer, member of the
commission, these earnest. eager men
trained singers and leaders of sing
ing-labor in environments and naval
stations, in forts and encampments.
And like the man who gave mp a COM
Portable evening at home to stand in
the rain and give few of his boys
one last song, they live for the work
they do. Their hearts are in it.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04
INTERESTING ITEMS

An STANDARDIZATION machine has
been invented to take the place OF the
adze in shipyards.
There are 30 varieties of bamboos.
Some Of these trees grow feet in "a
hours, shooting up at this rate Tor
Ice feet.
In 1850 negroes in Georgia held prom
erty valued at $5,T64,293; in 1917 the
figures had increased to $40. 2S7. 921--
nearly nine-fold in 81 years-Ths
Crisis.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04
Busy With His Buus.

Maid (to professor in study)-Mad-
am has returned from her weeks trip.
sir.
Professor-Ah! Remind me by and
by TO give her a kiss.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04
WYcI1c 5zz11e4nolk0

m I WAS not place to expect thrills,
the Fan River Line pier at New
port, r. I. And especially not on a
~ dismal evening. The dingy, low
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04

isldnuS DeIOFe she WOuiu fedcn tle
pier. They sang Nancy Lee" "Pack
Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit
Bag" Keep the Home Fires Burning"
Indiana" and in lighter vein, with
much enthusiasm. that funny, choppy
Niagara song, the burden Of which
seems TO the nearer to be "My hair
cut is as short as yours"
The boat slid out of the fog and
alongside the pier. blottlng out the
torpedo station lights, as the sailors
shouted in lusty chorus: where do
we go from here, boys. where do we
go from hereY and returned without
a stop the tuneful reply:
cover there Over there!
Send the word, send the word,
Over there"
winding up with tremendous shout
"And we won't come BACK!
Till it's over. over therem
Ensued a little pause, the singers
rather breathIess. The boat was be-
Ing made fast. In another ten min
utes they would be on their way-to
ships, to life at sea, to the varied
chances of the ocean and war. The
man in khaki raised his hand.
zone more song" he called. "What
shall 1t be?"
Remember these were happy-go-
lucky Youngsters; remember they
were not on parade. nor showing off;
what they We're doing was out of the
fullness of hearts that CROPPED for
some outlet for the feelings within
rough hearts. untutored hearts. many
of them But at the leaders ques-
tion shout went up, concerted
shout, as IL it had been rehearsed:
"The Star-Spangled Bannerr
or came their hats. They straight
ened to attention. The leader gave
them the first line, and they sang!
How they sang Reverently, solemnly.
II rang through the murky night, the
hymn of the land the, loved.
The song ended. succeeded by a
hush. The man in khaki spoke:
"Good-hy, boys" he said. Keep up
your singing, Good luck"
That was all. But to the boys the
words rang truer than any speech.
And they cheered hlm-three cheers.
and three more, and tiger. AS he
stepped from his truck he was lost in
mob of sailors. each striving to
grasp his haCd.
The sailors crowded toward the
gangplank. The man in khaki stood
one side, wiping his brow. 1t takes it
ont Of a man to lead such singing as
that.
Soon the boat sailed away into the
fog and the man in khaki turned back
toward Newport and bed This was
no part of his job; he did II because
he liked TO say one last word to his
boys. For at the training station he
had thousands more like them, and
there his real task lay-strenuous, tax
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04
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0NE-LEGGED MEWSBoy
SUCCESS AT RECRUITING

st. Louise. S. Phillips.
newsboy of this city, has one loo
and one heart-both for tbs
United States. His heart was
strong enough TO go into tho
army-but his one-leggedness
has kept him out. Phillips. IN.
daunted, termed himself to who,
he thought was the best way he
could help, and has sent 75G legs
into the army, according TO re-.
cruiting officers here, who ~ay
he induced 37S eligibles to ION
the marine corps.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-10-04

crews of the three block ships vera
lost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-28

Or r spangIe will be pleased 10
see his patrons on Thanksgiving day
at his Office. 9934-2S-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-28
CARSON LAUOS
PRES WILSON
At ROTARY MEET
Assures French Visitors That
Americas Executive Will
Insist AISaCe-L Lorraine
be Returned.

Wednesdays MONDAY luncheon Of
the Rotary club was devoted TO a
triotic singing and speaking in honor
of the clubs guests of honor, mem
bers of the French army band.
which gave the concert at the high
school auditorium last night.
Previous to serving lunch all stood
while members Of the club sang
America" and Rev. c. .. Lppin-
colt invoked the blessing. Following
luncheon a letter from w. o. Davies.
who is doing field work with the
army Y. NJ. o. A. was read by
Sec'y Herr. Mr.. Davies stated in
his letter that J. Q. -Ames, also Of
South Bend, is now a regional di-
rector for the "Y' Of one Of the
largest districts in France.
Mayor Carson delivered a brief
address in which he repeated his
words of welcome to the city of the
members Of the band as they had
listened TO an hour before in front
Of the city hall. Again he told the
veterans that Americas great presi-
dent, Woodrow Wilson, would re-
main at the peace conference until
Alsa ce-Lorraine had been restored
TO the mother country. France. He
concluded by paying a nigh tribute
70 the president, saying that the
American people had confidence in
the good that will result to the
world by his voyage TO Europe to
attend the peace conference.
William Swintz. president Of the
Rotary club, announced the appoint
ment to the office Of international
correspondent of Carl L. Hibberd.
The cha irman Of the Christmas
entertainment committee announced
that the Rotary clubs entertain
ment this year will be held Monday
evening. Dec. 80, and will consist Of
an informal dinner, followed by a
vaudeville performance by members
of the club. concluding with a dance.
Addresses of appreciation and
thanks for the reception given the
band by the city Of South Bend
were made by F. c. Edison of New
York, manager Of the bands tour Of
this country. and NJ Gabriel Pares.
director of the band. who is one Of
Frances most noted musicians and
band leaders. A song characteristic
of southern France was sung by NJ.
PerrugueOn. accompanied on the
piano by NJ Georges Truck. The
meeting was brought to a close with
the singing by all standing, The
Marsellaise" and The Star Spangled
Banner"
Several members Of the band were
taken on an automobile trip about
the city Wednesday afternoon In
cars volunteered for the purpose by
mem hers of the club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-28
Schism Jeopardizes
Relief Work Here
in the Future
Rev. H. L. Davis, Treasurer
of War Chest, Explains
Personal Position.

That the present schism in regard
10 patriotic and civic relief work in
South Bend is jeopardizing the flu
ture work along this line beyond re-
pair is the opinion of Rev. DR.
Henry l.. Davis, treasurer of the
War Chest fund, voiced in a letter
to The News-Times in which ne care
fully explains his personal position
with respect to the controversy.
Although DR.. Davis believes the
action of the War Chest directors
in proposing to withhold funds for
the Red Cross chapter is illegal and
said Tuesday night that there might
be trouble ia getting him to sign any
warrants for direct payments TO the
national organization, the treasurer
pointed out that he personally did
not contemplate initiating legal pro-
ceedings. The letter follows:
ITO the Editor of The News-Times
Without intending it on your
part I think the inference might be
drawn from the morning edition Of
your paper that 1 contemplated legal
action against the War Chest COM
mittee of whose funds 1 hapren TO
be treasurer.
In our conversation over the
phone 1 said I doubted the legality
Of our refusal 10 pay to any duly
elected Red Cross directorate the
funds which are allowed by the ma
tional organization which is 25 per-
cent of our full apportionment. And
further, fear that withholding such
financial assistance as certain fam
lilies of our soldiers may need will
visit upon them unmerited suffering.
However, in no sense would I
think Of legal proceedings. I was
not at the War Chest meeting nor
did attend the meeting for the cleo
ton of Red Cross directors. I great
~ regret the schism that seems to
exist in the community as il relates
to our patriotic and civic relief It
appears to me that the future Of
our work is being jeopardized be-
yond repair.
Anything that can possibly do 70
restore harmony ] shall be more
than glad to do I trust even yet
there may be reached basis fer
compromise that Will insure the
continued success of every patriotic
movement i'm South Bend.
Il have wondered if a complete
change of both old and new directors
and the creation of an entirely new
directorate which has had no part in
the present controversy might not be
a solution for our present misunder-
standing and differences.
Cordially.
HENRY L. DAVIS"