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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

FOR RENT-Five room modern apart
ment, unfurnished, desirable location
256 N. Cottage street. Vacant Feb.
Is. Inquire Capital National bank.
Phone IL. 2-lO
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

making: $40 secures mem
bership and full pro-rata interest in
five great Burkburnett fortune max
ing gusher oil wells. Big opportunity.
Act now. Abner Davis, trustee, Wich
ita Falls, Tex.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

JONdE QUICK if you want to buy a
home, come and look, room plas-
tered house, corner lot, city water,
toilet in house, electric lights, plen-
ty Of fruit, close in; $1,000, part
down, balance 6 per cent. See own
er at 1892 Broadway. viii take
some Sd liberty bonds. 2-S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

USED CARS
Ford touring, 1916, may extras $Sgo
Stodard twenty, good tires etc sSoo
Maxwell, 1914, just painted $s50
Chevrolet touring, 1916, $425.
Auburn touring, first class, $e75
Highway Garage. 1000 s Conf. "a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

YOUNG MEN, 16 and over, are eli
gible for government railway mail
clerks. $92 month. For free partic-
ulars regarding examinations, write
]. C. Leonard, (former civil service
examiner) 1898 Kenois building,
Washington. ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07
CAMPBELL'S
AUTO EXCHANGE

~ DfdIt btIbbt
If you want to buy or sell a
car come and see me.
Saxon roadster, fully equipped,
perfect $500
Htndebaker six, perfect $3.50
Oakland roadster, perfect $500
Maxwell delivery car $500
Maxwell roadster $500
Maxwell $3.50
Maxwell cyl. $50
Saxon bug $s5
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

FOR SALE-Five head of shoats, VT.
about so lbs. T. X. Simpson, Salem,
Rt. l, box 107. Phone 93FlS after
six p. m. ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

A BARGAIN-For sale, nice modern
six room bungalow Oath st. near
State st. paved street, lot 50x2O0.
Easy terms. Rostein & Greenbaum.
$40
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

FOR SALE-Or trade, good team $500
wagon and harness 1925, or trade on
good light car. Box 55C, Turner.
Phone IFS. Rt. 2. 20
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

MONEY to loan on good ehattle mort
cages. C. w. Niemeyer, Masonic
bldg. 2-S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

AS GOOD as new, gas range, good
heating stove, water heater, retail
ored overcoats and suits, at hall
price. The capital Exchange, 3s7
Court st. Phone 493. tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

FOR SALE-Selected Oregon Yellow
Globe Danwers onion seed $3.50 a
lb. Phone 48Fl1 or j. |. Bhven, Ger
vais, Or, Rt. 8. 'A-ls
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07
The journal New Today Ads

VERY desirable furnished room, fur
mace heat, close in. 665 N. Liberty.
2-S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

FOR SALEr35 head of full blood
Shropshire ewes. Will lamb in March
Price SIS per head. H. G. Porter,
Armsville, Ore. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

BOUSEKEEPER wanted. Call after 6
O'Clock evenings at apt. 5, Myrtle
Apis, Ferry st. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
AMER1cA on A NEW couRsE1

President Wilson's earnest expostulation
with those who do not fall into line with his
League of Nations plan contains a note that is
new in his utterances. He does make it very
clear, however, that he proposes to fight for his
ideals, and will not surrender. His appeal is
direct to the people, and he emphasizes the fact
that the establishment of a righteous and en-
during peace is the desire of the people, not Of
America alone, but of the world.
In this Mr. Wilson fairly expresses the sem
timent Of the masses of his own country. They
are little inclined to hesitate over bubbles as
to exactly what is involved in the turn of a
phrase, to project the Monroe doctrine or
some other similar proposition or, practice in
definitely into the future, and to retreat now
because of complication that might arise in
years to come. They are strong in the belief
that any reasonable attempt to do justice now
will not hold serious danger for the future.
While peace between nations inevitably rests
on treaty agreements, and therefore each COM
pact is in effect an alliance between the par
ties, why can not all the nations, great and
small, enter into covenant that is binding on
each with equal force? The United States came
into existence because its people were coura-
geous enough to take step along a new and
dmly charted course. The nation has been
consolidated in its citizenship and expanded in
its influence and power, because other similar
steps have been taken. Why should we now
hesitate, when the move promises so much of
good and we risk so little of prestige or sub
stance that cannot be regained if the movement
proves futile?
Opposition to the plan does not spring from
reactionary motives exclusively, and most of
what has so far been voiced is entitled to
respectful hearing, because of the character and
ability of the men who have so stated their
views. Open consideration of all that is in-
volved will lead to better understanding, and
probably to a more enthusiastic endorsement of
the League of Nations than can come from ill
advised attempts to give the matter partisan
bias.
Finally even if it be determined that the
American people are thus setting out along a
new course, is that not our destiny? We took
new step when we went to war with Spain in
behalf of Cuba. Our Philippine experience is
not only new to us, but to the world 1t was
novel to send an army to Europe. Having such
record, is it strange that we should be willing
to head the procession of nations along the way
to the goal all have sought throughout the ages j?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
Federal Aid for Good Roads.

The postoflice appropriation bill, carrying
$2O00O0,000 for good roads, has gone to the
president for signature. This has interest for
Nebraska.
Under the terms of this measure, the money
is not to be expended solely on post roads, but
will be apportioned among the several states
accordingly as they are spending their own
funds in the improvement of highways
1t is a continuation of the step taken three
years ago, but with the appropriation greatly
increased and the scope of its application con-
siderably broadened. Nebraska narrowly missed
losing out on the original appropriation, and
will miss the present one entirely, unless bet
ter program is adopted and put into effect
Good roads," in the governments view,
are not made by merely scraping up the dirt,
rounding off the top, and cutting bitches along
the side of the lane. Highways must be prop
erly and permanently constructed. Any one of
several approved designs may be adopted, but
the substantial character of the work required is
practically the same.
If Nebraska is to have its part of the federal
aid in this work, the legislature must make
provision for the highways of the state. Sew
eral measures are pending, providing for bond
issues and other means for carrying on the pro-
gram, The most essential thing has not yet
been done-the adoption of a program that
will serve the state, which includes not only
the system to be improved but the material to
be used. The recommended mixture Of dirt and
gravel will not produce permanent highway
and offers but little advantage over the dirt
road. It has the advantage of costing but little
Figures quoted for permanent construction are
50 high as to be prohibitive
These angles of the problem must have con-
sideration. The state needs the good roads,
the people are willing to pay for them, but
are not ready to enter on a course of extrava-
ganee in order to secure the boon
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
Planning for the Victory Loan.

According to word from Washington, the
Victory loan will take the form of short time
notes, rather than of bond issue. 1t is ex-
pected by this course to facilitate the operation
the Treasury being able to dispose of the notes
more readily than it would succeed in floating
bonds. The plan contempates offering the issue
to the public rather than to the banks and
trust companies exclusively. Hitherto the
short-term borrowing has been from the big
financial institutions of the country in anticpa-
ton of a sale of bonds, condition now re-
moved.
Whether congress will approve the scheme
Of the Treasury is uncertain. Only few days
remain for the session, and the law should be
passed authorizing the loan if the country is
not to be embarrassed in its fiscal affairs. Five
billions is estimated as the amount needed, that
being the difference between receipts for the
year and estimated expenditures amounting to
$4,000, 100000.
The governments costs for the current year
are eloquent of the recklessness that charac-
terized the course of the administration in the
matter of spending money. With the war going
at its top speed, the cost for October was only
81, 200 100000. and that for November was esti-
mated at $1,9000000O0, looked upon as the top
notch of outgo At this rate, war expenses were
falling considerably below the estimate of two
billions month for the current year. 1t was ex-
pected that with the cessation of hostilties that
much of the load would be lifted. Figuring on
total outlay of $19OOOOOO,OOO for the year in
dieates that the democrats expect to spend until
June 80 at about the rate that prevailed on
/
highest.
No way to stop this extravaganza appears.
Congress has failed to act and the War depart
ment seems idisnclined to set any brakes, while
every other department of the government con-
tinues to make the money fly. The answer will
eventually be given by the taxpayers
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
4-k22sAzle cT0zy Cozzzer 9

thing that offered possible shelter
was a large brush heap far ahead.
If the Frost Imps were wolves,
Billy thought 1t might be possible 70
keep them away by setting the brush
on fire. Billy had heard of travellers
and hunters saving themselves from
wolves that way. That idea seemed
good to Billy. The Frost Imps must
be afraid OF fire-their ice-like
heads and bodies would surely melt
in the heat. II he could set the brush
heap ablaze. he might drive the Imps
away
But Billy didn't have any matches.
And he wouldn't have time to make
a fire in Indian fashion by twirling
sticks. Rilly's heart sank, but in an
instant it bounded up again, and he
headed the rabbits straight for the
brush heap. He had remembered
that in his pocket was a large,
round, magnifying glass. He could
use this as a sun glass and set the
brush on fire that way.
whoa" he shouted. as they
reached the pile. He leaped from
the chariot, swept together a little
heap of dead leaves, and then held
the glass so that it gathered the suns
rays together into one tiny spot on
the leaves. The sun was shining with
early spring brightness and 1t was
only in instant before the tiny spot
became so hot that the leaves began
to smoke.
Hi Vii" yelled the Frost Imps
rushing up. They dashed triumph
antIy toward the chariot, but halted
suddenly when they saw the smoke
begin 20 curl up from the leaves.
! Billy Belgium was right-they didn't
like heat and the smoke was a sign
of heat Before they could decide
whether to brave the smoke and at
tack, the smoking leaves burst into
flame. Billy put on other leaves,
and in an instant he had q wall OF
fire blazing in front Of the Frost
Imps.
Behind this wall he drew Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell, Peggy and the
white Rabbits. Then he piled brush
upon the blazing leaves until soon he
had a great roaring fire, which sent
out such comforting warmth that the
Prince and Peggy quickly began to
show signs Of thawing out.
The Frost Imps jumped up ana
down in anger, as they saw their
prev getting away from them, and
then they drew together for a coun-
ell. Evidently they decided on a
plan of action for a great roar OF
laughter went up from them. and
they began to dance around the
fire in a great circle like a tribe OF
wild Indians going on the war path:
'tHi vii" they yelled. I'VE will fool
YOU. We will wait until you burn up
all your wood and then we will get
you. Hi VII"
Tomorrow will be told how the Frost
Imps almost get an old friend Of Peggy
and Billy)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
aXSZ8eeS; - 800

interest and importance to the peo-
pie for them to do the same. The
president and senators are under
oath to preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States
Their duty seems to be to the peo-
pie of this country; whether 1t ex-
tends to the peoples of the world, Is
for the senate to determine.
This is a most momenuous ques-
ton; it goes to the very root Of our
governmental power and it is not to
be tested by what the other great
powers can do under their entirely
different systems of government.
Their powers are unlimited, while
ours are limited. It is not what we
would like to do, but what we have
the constitutional power to do. There
is nothing more important than for
us to protect and preserve the Con-
stitution of the United States. Should
the senate determine that the aGop-
ton of a League Of Nations is not
within the powers delegated to the
United States by the constitution,
then it might be that the league
could be submitted to the states or
the people in the exercise of the
power and sovereignty reserved un-
der Article X Of the Amendment
hereinabove quoted.
The league is more like a great
international trust for the establish
ment of universal peace and justice,
for making war, for the regulation of
business, for coercing some nation,
than it is like a treaty as commonly
understood.
N. M. PuSEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
As To the Tongue of Nations.


Omaha, Feb. 19-To the Editor
of The Bee: The League of Nations
pertains to the organized peoples"
Of the world: the Constitution of
the United States relates solely to
the people of the United States. The
powers and duties of the League Of
Nations are set forth in its articles;
the powers and duties of the United
States are set forth in the articles IN
its constitution and, in addition, such
as are necessary to maintain and
make effectual those expressly emu
merated.
The League Of Nations seems to
be without limitation Of its powers
with respect to the nations and or
ganized people. The powers and
sovereignty of the United States are
limited by the constitution and, in
the language of Article x Of the
Amendments: 1.-The powers not dele
gated to the United States by the
constitution, nor prohibited by 1t to
the states, are reserved to the states
respectively or to the people,"
The object of the Constitution of
the United States is to form more
perfect union between the people
Of the United States, not between
the organized peoples of the world;
to establish justice in this country,
not among the organized peoples" OF
the world, to secure domestic tran
guilty, to provide for the common
defense of the United States, not of
any other nation; to promote the
general welfare of the people who
ordained and established the consti-
tuition, not the welfare of all the ma
tions and organized peoples of the
world, and to secure the blessings
of liberty to ourselves and our pos
terity, not to the nations or or
ganized peoples of the world.
The fathers had no such elevated
notions as that it was the duty of
this government to spread over the
whole world; and the question Is,
whether, by their constitution they
delegated to the general government
any such power The senate COM
mittee is requested to place an en-
barge on its thought; possibly it can
do so. but this matter is of too much
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
Farm Mechanics

More labor is needed on the farms, and the
most promising source of relief is the con-
tinued application and improvement of farm
machinery Americans excel in this form of
progress, and to such a degree that they have
no near rival in it. Motor implements are
rapidly multiplying in our agriculture and also
becoming larger and more powerful, as we'll as
more in need of expert handling. The sugges-
lion naturally follows that farm should be in
convenient touch with mechanical expert to
make quick repairs when a machine requires
something more than the simple remedies af-
forded by a toolbox. A farmhouse now usually
has a telephone, and an expert at some central
point, with an automobile, could quickly appear
on the scene of interrupted labor. Time is a
vital matter in the use of big machines like the
tractor one of whose best points is that it great
ly adds to the speed Of blowing and planting in
The intervals when the soil is in the best shape
for such operations. field plowed and planted
when the soil is just right is far on the way to
a big leak and one of the common discourage
ments
A partially disabled soldier would in many
cases make an excellent farm mechanic, and
the Federal Board for Vocational Education
aas taken up the idea for immediate action. All
important advances in farm machinery cut out
some OF the old drudgery, but call for more
mental activity and trained skill In agriculture,
as in other leading industries, there is demand
for specialized instruction and dependable
trained knowledge
When the tractor goes wrong the farm me-
cianic minute man, could promptly get it in
motion against Louis Globe Democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
DOMESTIC pLEAsANrR1Es.

The fair young thing threw her arms
around the background -be-in- another-24-
hours.
to give us a check for a present"
Good" said the man. Then we will
have the wedding at noon. instead Of 2
O'Clock"
"But why, dear7"
1.-THE banks close at threer'-Detroit
Free Press.
Booty Brennan drying blarney)-It's a
foine day, yer honor,
Judge-You are right, and the amount
Of yours will be $1o.-Chicago Post.
wife during. squabble)i-You can't deny
that made YOU what you are.
Hub certainly can't, for what am
is head over heels in debt.-Boston Trans
cript.
"shs seems to be the man of the fam
lily"
Eyes. Some day expect to hear of
her buying an electric automobile for her
husband. Motor News.
''o'BrIen. OF have wan for yez. II man
Is born in Lapland, lives in Finland an
dies in Yoland, phwat is he?"
That's aisy. A eor-r-rpse. "-Buffalo
Express.
Redd-Did you ever notice how a man
smiles when he's bought an automobile
and paid for It, Green-Sure. So does
man on his wedding day smile when he's
paid the minister. ."0f course" But the
trouble is neither Of those men is think
ing Of the upkeep."-Detroit Free Press.
Tommy's uncle asked him the name OF
Mays young man.
II call him April Showers" replied
Tommy.
April showers" cried his astonlshed
uncle. Whatever makes you call him
such a ridiculous name az that?"
Because he brings May flowers
Tommy explained.-Stray Stories.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
ODAY
Nc Dav w Celehrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
D. c. Patterson, law and real estate, born
1857.
Charles H. Keep, of the Keep Commission,
born 1861.
Elihu Vedder, one of the most eminent of
American painters, born in New York City,
80 years ago.
Frederick c. Wade, agent-general for British
Columbia in London, born at Bowmanville,
Ont. 50 years ago.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, one of the best
known of professional base ball pitchers, born
at ST. Paul, Neb., 50 years ago.
In Omaha 80 Years Ago. #.#. ...-
The examining committee for admission to
the bar is made up of T. J. Mahoney, d. D.
Gregory, Simeon Bloom, E. M. Bartlett, James
w. Hamilton, J. w. Edgerton and John W.
Carr.
A license was issued for the marriage of John
M. Daugherty and Miss Clara Creighton.
Rev. Mary G. Andrews, wife of Attorney l.
R. Andrews, is the happy mother of a son.
Rev. Thomas c. Hall, formerly pastor OF
the Southwest Presbyterian church, but now oil
Chicago, was in the city, the guest of George
Crosby, 908 South Goth Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Patterson gave recep-
ton at their home 2513 Farnam street, assisted
by Mrs. D. G. Neiswonger, Miss Buell. and
Miss Childs,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

the chariot like couple Of cakes of
ice. Billy had a hard time keeping
them from tumbling out. He was
afraid that If they weren't thawed in
a hurry, they would perish.
Nearer and nearer came the Frost
Imps. running like a pack of wolves.
Billy urged the Rabbits to greater
speed-it would never do to fall
again into the hands of the icy foes.
Peggy and Prince Bonnie Blue Bell
could not stand another chilling
pinch but the Rabbits were going at
their swiftest pace. They were not
able to outrun the Frost Imps.
Billy thought fast. If they couldn't
race away from the Frost Imps per
haps they could escape some other
way. He looked for a house, but
there was none in sight. The only
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

The senate has restored to the army ap-
preparation bill the provision for a temporary
army Of half million. The house will very
likely see its way clear to accept the amend
meut in conference, and make sure Of proper
care for the obligations the nation has assumed
and which are not yet discharged
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
DESCENT of PronertH.

Fl. o. IA man and wife own
their home Jointly, the deed being
made out to both names. Each
have parents and brothers and sis
ters living. According to Nebraska
law in case of death of either, with
out will, do the parents and
brothers and sisters Of the deceased
have a claim on the property?
Answer-If no children then the
mother and father Of the deceased
or survivors of them inherit one
half of the property subject to
homestead. If the deceased left no
children nor mother or father then
the half interest belongs to the
hrothers and sisters.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

announcement from Washington of units to
be returned in the early spring and summer
months are Of great interest ont this way. The
boys will be home in time to help out with
the harvest if they can not get back in time for
planting the crops.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

Sir Horace Plunketts opinion as to Irish af-
fairs is entitled to high consideration because
81 his intimate knowledge Of the people, their
aspirations aud their problems, and his deep
sympathy with them. Therefore his interview
with The Bee should be read with interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

Pennsylvania was a little late getting onto
the water wagon, but its action comes that
much nearer making the adoption of the
prohibitory amendment unanimous. Old ]. B,
is on his way, -.e
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
CHAPTER III.
The Wall of Fire,

RILLY BELGIUM hoped that the
- Frost Imps would not give
chase, but the hope was in vain. AS
he looked back he saw that they
were in full pursuit. The White
Rabbits raced over the ground at
automobile speed, but the Frost Imps
travelled just as fast, and in a few
minutes seemed to be gaining.
Peggy and Prince Bonnie Blue Bell
were frozen stiff and ratified about in
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

The speaker Of the Kansas house journeyed
% Lincoln to tell how they do it in the Sum
flower state. His tale is interesting, but Ne
braska will very likely continue to wrestle with
the booze question much as is now the vogue.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

Boy Scout booster wants returning army
offwers to use their training for the benefit of
the Scouts Universal military training will
solve both ends of the problem
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

N Clemenceau proposes to be back on the job
il few days, little thing like a bullet hole
il his lungs not being sufficient to keep the
tiger" from his work. That is the spirit Of
France
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

District Of Columbia residents are stocking
up in anticipation of the dry time to come. In
. few months the foreign legation headquarters
will be the most popular places at the capital.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

Well, the revenue bill is now a law, and
you can begin to figure out your tax, with the
positive assurance that it will be collected.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

The Poles and the Ukrainians have agreed to
stop fighting. If they can afford to bury the
Ratchet, all the other little wars now in prog
ress might as well be called off.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

Four new state banks in one day is merely
an indication of the way Nebraska is goinl
ahead in business
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

The Omaha soldier who got back from thu
battlefield ahead of his wife has at least on,
unique story to tell in the future.