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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-20
"Eden's Tree of Mystery"
 Dr. Simpson S Subject
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In most neighborly fashion, the Church of the Advent quartet-choir as sisted in the fine programme of music given last night at the First Christian church "re Deum Festival and My Redeemer. and My Lord," by Dudley Buck The Lord Is My Shepherd" by smart; Tn the Beginning" by Little, and Praise Ye," from Atilla, were among the numbers in which the fol- lowing took part: Mrs. 0. l.. stephen son, soprano; Mrs. P. D. Davidson, alto; MT. l. Morris, tenor, and Mir. Jack Thomas, bass.
 pr. Simpsons topic was "Eden's Tree of Mystery" of which he said in part:
 No one knows the color of it's blos- soms. They may have been white, as the bloom of your own pear tree in it's springtime chastity. None knows the form nor flavor of it's fruit It may have been like the red pome- granate or the amber flg or the sun kissed orange. It's blossoms may have been falling in white or scarlet show CTS or it's fruit changing from green to the gold of nectared ripe7ess, when God said Of it's fruit thou shalt not eat:' and from that moment it's leaves in tantalizng murmur seemed to utter the dare of the forbidden thing. What became of it? Were any of it's seeds borne in the palm of the wind or on the breats of the river into land beyond Eden's bundaries? Has any tree in the earth today the blood of this tree Of mystery in it's veins?
 MYSTERY IN CREATION
 There's mystery in Gods creation of it. Why did he root it at the rim of mans daily road to be a forbidden and therefore tempting thing? The highest type of manhood is not deter mined by physical tests, the diameter of an artery, the girth of a forearm. The highest type is not found in the sinlessness of the unatempted. The highest type is moral manhood, and there cannot be that type without the moral test, You would rather be six foot creature with a mans eye view of life, capable of falling because of your erectness, than six-foot crea- = ture with a worms eye view of life incapable of falling because body pressed to the earth There is mys. tery in Gods comment upon the eat ing of it's fruit "In the day you eat thereof you shall surely die" To me it Is the statement of law. the law of spiritual decay, rather than the utterance of a death sentence" said Dr. Simpson. Referring to the stages revealed in mental decay, the loss of rational speech, emotional language and the primitive language of gesture as observed by psychologists, he made the process a striking illustration of the decay of the soul. When you talk as Christian should not talk. there is the alarming symptom of spiritual de cay. When you forget the emotional language of prayer, you had better take account of your serious condition, and when you lose the primitive sense of awe and reverence for sacred things, you are in bad plight, indeed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-20
LEASE SYSTEM CONDEMNED

Judge Fort condemned the present lease system most strongly. and put it up squarely to his audience whether they could sit quietly by and allow this leg islature to enact or fail to enact laws that would stand the next four years without raising a protesting voice.
 The public conscience has great responsibility. It rests with us as indi- viduals to express our conscience in terms that can be understood. Applied Christ anity, which is the brotherhood of man. must be the outcome of the great war We have learned great lessons-have we learned them thoroughly-so that we will put them into practice-or must another great cataclysm overtake us ere we learn that these problems are for us to solve ?"
 He closed with a plea that each man and woman present would lend his or her influence to secure legislation work ing to the abolition of the convict lease system and other measures towards the betterment of the prison laws that need revision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-20

ditional compensation must be reported.
 A married person having children unde:
 Is who are working should include the earnings of such children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-20
JUDGE FORT SCORES CONVICT SYSTEM AT
 THE LYRIC SERVICE
Jurist Speaks to Large Au- dience on Needed Remedial Legislation for Prisons
 of the State

In introducing Judge William E. Fort of the criminal court, who spoke at the Lyric service of the Independent Presby- terian church last night, pr. H. M. Ed monds. the pastor, said: ''rhe church the church ought to go into politics. Godly men are needed there"
 Judge Forts talk on Remedial Iegis- lation as Touching Courts and Prisons. !" dealt with the veal and woe of the poor unfortunates in the clutches of the law, whether first offenders or hardened criminals, and his impressive words sank deep into thoughtful minds as he told of the handicaps the court suffered under in the sentencing of young men over 16, who, either through disease. inherited evil tendencies or ignorance, had fallen into the hands of the law
 There is no reformatory to send such a young man to- said Judge Fort. "He is sentenced to the penitentiary, where he learns only evil and crime. Instead of placing the youth in curative insti- tuition. we herd them with old crim- inals, from whom he learns all the eaits or crime. In mines, sawnills or turpen- tine camps what chance has that boy to become a decent, law-abiding citizen when his term expires? None, He comes out. hating the system that put him in these Vile surroundings, and with revenge in his heart, no hope for a helping hand from anyone, he starts on a downward path
 The man with family who is sent up for term in prison-what of the family? Deprived of a husbands SUD- port. hunger and privaton is the fate Of his helpless dependents, while the cofers of the state are swelled with the earnings of this wretched man, leased out to individuals. who grind out of him every ounce of strength he has For what can he hope? Is the sentence in the pen curing him-making him ready for good citizenship when he comes back?
 No! When he thinks of his miserable family, in want. and knowing that he earns, by the sweat of his brow, money for the state. whose charge he is he is rebellious and bitter and why shouldn t he be?
 See to it, my friends, that the state pays the families of these unfortunates a part of their earnings. That is only just and fair.
 "The present laws are derived by in- heritance, from an age long gone by. New ones, suited to the intelligence of the age, should be adopted. Just laws something beside the condemnation for crime. Let us search beneath the surface O. things before pronouncing sentence See what are the conditions behind the scenes find the reasons and apply the remedy. As is done in New York ;nd some other states, ascertain the history back of every case. Inquire into an cestry, They wish to be merciful as well as just, and they must know how and why this cNnditinn ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-20
TRUTH IS THE KEY

Truth is the key to the arch of char acter If man will lie he will steal If he lies and steals, then he will TOD.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

fight at Chateau Thierry June s, 1918,
and was in the fight every day until
gassed on June IA in Belleau Woods.
In the fight his gas mask had been
penetrated twice by machine bullets
and when the mustard came along, it
got him.
This mustard gas, he says, tastes
like grass, but you don I know you
have it until several hours afterwards.
Then the eyes begin to swell and the
effect is like severe case of sun
burn, only worse. 4
He was in the hospital from June IA,
until Aug |, l9lS, when he was as
signed for duty again and was at the
st. Mihiel sector, going over the top
two times. When the armistice was sign
ed Nov. IL he was stationed on the
Meuse river.
Later he was with the army of oc-
cupation and was stationed on the
Rhine. Mr.. Mapes describes this river
as about as wide as the Willamette at
Salem, only with high hills ON each
side. These hills were covered with
vineyards and an occasional castle.
Mr.. Mapes is wearing two gold
stripes on his right arm to indicate his
one year Of service in France and one
gold stripe on his left arm to Indicate
that he was wounded once while in ac-
tive service.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

The speaker, who has had son of his
own imperilling his life on the French
front during the past year, was in a
position to speak with the deepesr
sympathy to the parents of those who
sleep among the honored dead. He was
greeted with repeated rounds of ap-
plause as he recalled the spirit with
which America took up the challenge
from the old world and the manner in
which Oregon boys had carried inc
flag to victory in death He closed with
the reading of the immortal poem "In
Flanders Fields together with the
stirring verses written in response to
it by an American poet.
Another feature of the program was
a brief address in behalf of the moth
ers by Mrs. F. A. Elliott. r. j. Head.
ricks read the list of fiftv four names
of those who had given up their lives
either in the battle front or in camps
the list including nurses and the boys
of the S. A. r. G. As each name was
mentioned Mrs. T. s. Anderson, upon
the platform, placed crimson carna.
tion in vase in his memory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
WAS WITH Marines IN
GUAM PRIOR TO WAR
Rodney Mapes Was Also
Wounded Once, And Gass-
{, ed In Belau Woods. +

While many Salem boys have been in
France and some have had the expei-
ence Of fighting at st. Mihiel and in
the Argonnc, very few have had the
varied army life of Rodney H. Mapes
of l340 Chemekcta, who enlisted in tho
marines July 20, 1914. He is now home
|on an extended furlough, which means
he is awaiting his final discharge pa
pers.
The island of Guam, an American pos
session about 700 miles north of the
Philippines, and in that part of the
Pacific not so far from the Ladrone
islands, is an army post and it was
at this post that Mr.. Mapes was sta
toned for three years with the marines
1t was here that he became familiar
with the cccoanut and all kinds of fish
as these are the staple food of the ma
tives. The island has about 5000 ma
tives who resemble very much the ma
tives Of the Philippine islands.
Have Queer Drinks
As in other countries where it is
pretty warm, the natives have manags
cd to manufacture several kinds of
drink with considerable of kick. One
is known as aganendia, made of cocoa.
nuts and corn. Another drink is bino,
(which Mr.. Mapes says tastes like grass
The main drink is todoa, taken from
the cocoanut trees at blossoming time.
The juice of the tree is of milky col
or and tastes like potato water.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
WATER WORKS NAN |
GIVES OUT FACTS
After Seacching For Years He
AT Last Finds Medicine That
Ends Troubles.

II have been trying for years to
get something that would relieve me
OF my troubles and have found 1t at
last In Ianiac, said Alfred Jolly, of
S2sl Qutman street, Denver, Colo,
and an employe of the water works de-
partment or that clty.
'For long time, ne continued,
my stomach was IN such an awful
tix that l could eat hardly thing
without Delng IN misery afterwards.
Even the hghtest foods would bloat
me up with gas and | was constantly
Deiehlng up sour, indigested food that
at tunes would almost choke me, ana
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
Germans Agree To All.
Food Shipments To Them

Paris, March 15.--The Germans nave
agreed to all conditions imposed by the
allies in connection with, food shipments
to that country, it was announced to-
day.
Germanexports will be confined to
raw materials, such as coal, potash and
a number of dye materials. They will
not be peritted to acquire any CONNER
cial advantage over the French and Bel
gians. German ships win be used tenn
porarily rs part payment for food, the
remainder to be paid in cash.
Herbert Hoover announced there is
sufficient food already stored in Eur
ope to start revictualing Germany
which will receive about 100000 tons
a month
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP. M0STRlLS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head Colds. It's Splendid


In one minute your clogged nostrils
will open, the air passages Of your head
will clear and you can breathe freely,
No more hawking, snufiing, blowing,
headache, dryness. No struggling for
breath at night; your cold or catarrh
will be gone.
Get small bottle Of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
little Of this fragrant, antiseptic,
healing cream in your nostrils. 1t PEN
etrates through every air passage of the
head, soothes the inflamed OF swollen
mucous membrane and relief comes in.
stantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-up
with cold or nasty catarrh-Reliei
comes 50 quickly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
All Traces Of Scrofula
Cleansed from the Blood

for removing the last trace Of Scrof-
ula and other blood taints, and there
is no case that it does not promptly
reach. S. S. S. will thoroughly cleanse
and remove every disease germ that
infests the blood and give you new
life and vigor. It is sold by all drug
gists and you should get d bottle and
begin its use to-day. Write a COM
plete history of your case, and you
can obtain expert medical advice free
by addressing Medical Director, 30
Swift laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
Former German General
Was Clubbed To Death

Copenhagen, March 17.-General Won
Arnim, former commander of the Ger
man armies in Flanders was dubbed to
death by mob of infuriated peasants
in Asch, Boheia, it was reported in dis
patches received here today.
The murder Of Won Arnim followed
his firing shots at peasants who tres
passed on his grounds. Afterwards tho
peasants pillaged the CASTLE
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

and advise all ailing women to try
Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and l viii guarantee they will
derive great benefit from it, Mrs.
FRANK FfTzGERALp, rs N. 41st Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa.
There are thousands of women every
where In Mrs. Ftzgerald's condition,
suffering from nervousness, backache,
headaches and other symptoms of q
functional arrangement 1t was q
grateful spirit for health restored which
led her TO write this letter SO that other
women may benefit from her experience
and find health as she has done.
For suggestions in regard to your con-
dition write Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. The result Of their
20 years experience Is at your service.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
For Burning Eczema

Greasy salves and ointments should
not be applied if good clear skin is
wanted. From any druggist for 35c, or
$1.00 for large size, get abottle of Zemo.
When applied as directed it effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching,
and heals skin troubles, also sores,
burns, wounds and chafng. 1t pene-
trates, cleanses and soothes Zemo is
a clean, dependable and inexpensive,
antiseptic liquid. Try it, as 1--WE believe
nothing you have ever used is as effec-
tive and satisfying.
The E. w. Rose Co., Cleveland,O.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

lie Hinges, Mrs. M. D. Pilkinton, Mis-;
Mary simonds, C. Edward Norris, Car
Hinges. Arthur Hartley and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Prunk.
Mrs. Will May Of 44S South Capitol
street has as her guest for several
weeks, Miss Adah Campbell of Dallas
Honoring Miss Ruth Chalilnger Of
Portland, Miss Marie Marshal enter
tanned number Of friends at de
lightful dinner party Saturday eve
ming. st. Patrick was given due honor
in the scheme Of coloring, green ear
nations and white fraezias forming the
principal decorations. Covers were laid
for Miss Ruth Challinger, Miss Grace
Holt, Miss LA Spaulding, Miss Clara
Breitenstein and Miss Marie Marshall.
In the afternoon Miss Callinger was
again be honoree for an informal gath
ering of the younger set at the home of
Miss Marshall The invitation list in
cluded Miss Mary Belle Reinhart, Miss
Ethel Frazer, Miss Retha Hughes, Miss
Grace Holt, Miss LA Spaulding, Miss
Clara Breitenstein. Miss Marie Chit
tenden, Miss Marie Breitenstein, Miss
Olga Gray, Miss Vivian Hargrove and
Miss Mama Putnam.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Laflar spent the
week end in Portland with their son
and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
TORNADO IN IOWA

Clinton, Iowa, March 17.-Thousands
of dollars worth Of damage was created
by tornado which swept across the
west end Of Clinton county at b ulcoA
Saturday night. At Lowden the roof
of grain elevator was torn off and a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
Impurities Promptly Wiped
Out.

II there is any trace Of Scrofula, or
bther impurities in your blood, you
cannot enjoy the full physical devel-
ppn,ent that healthy body is ca
pable Of until your blood has been
Thoroughly cleansed and purified OF
eli traces Of impure matter.
s. s. s., the wonderful old purely
v table blood remedy, has no equal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

have an organization Of sixty which will
insure against Mann's leadership with
out ceasing.
In the fight against Clark, Repre-
sentative Lever, South Carolina, has
now joined openly. Clarke is being at
tackled On the ground he has not sup
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

Deen IN Dau nealtH
and had several at
tacks Of nervous
prostration until it
seemed as il the
organs in my whole
body were worn
out ] was finally
persuaded to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and it made
q well woman of
me. | can now do
ali r,xr houcaxsvorfr
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

ported the Wilson administration
staunchly enough.
The Penrose and the fight on ancient
rules in the senate led by progressives
are quiet but plans will soon be made
for opening active hostilties.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

dance hall blown down. Near Toronto
barns were destroyed and farm houses
damaged. No loss of life or personal in
juries are reported.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

A GREAT many Salem people will
n be keenly interested to hear Of
= the return in the immediate fu-
fure of Miss Georgia Booth, who for
the past year has been travelling on
the Pantages circuit. Miss Booth is
widely and most favorably known in
Salem and has made name for her
self in the outside musical and theat-
rical world, distinction seldom won
at so early m age.
A host Of eager and appreciatiye
friends are waiting to greet her on
her arrival.
Three important social events sehed-
uled to take place this week are the
Cherrian dance on Wednesday, 18th,
the Symphony orchestra concert on
Thursday, Goth, and the Elk dance on
Friday, 21st.
Concerning the symphony orchestra
enough cannot be said. Those who have
already attended these concerts know
what treat is in store for them. Those
who have not, SO far, been fortunate
to be present at one will, no doubt,
make every effort to secure tickets to
the one on the goth.
Concerning Professor Sites. the di-
rector Of the orchestra, the Portland
0regonian speaks as follows:
Professor John r. Sites, dean Of
the music department Of Willamette
university, Salem, Or, is an accomplish
ed factor in the success Of musical en-
terprise and accomplishment in that
city. He is director Of the Salem Sym
phony orchestra and is preparing an
orchestral program for rendition ear
ly next month.
Honoring Erin 5 patron saint, the
Pythian Sisters will entertain the
knights and their families with card
party, tomorrow evening at the Nc
Gornack hall The sisters have often
before proved themselves charming
hostesses and a delightful time is as
sured for the guests.
Following the DANCE at the armory
last Friday evening, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
ii. Prunk entertained coterie OF
friends at a lovely supper party. The
prcttily appointed table was centered
with carly spring violets and dainty
rose.shnded candles adorned each cor.
ncr Circling the table were Miss Hal
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

One of the best lots Of Silks that has
been put upon our bargain tables in long
time.
These are true-blue novelties, vari-col-
ored stripes and plaids in handsome
patterns, that will make many a lovely
Spring dress or waist at very modest
cost. They are 36 inches wide and every
inch bargain---Values up to $225. We
anticipate lively selling at the price,
yard ..............,...,...................$1.75
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
MEMS WCOLEN
DRAWERS
Sl.0O

These summer weight WOODEN drawers
are just the thing for between seasons
wear. They would cost you lot more,
too. II we had the shirts, but, having the
drawers only---ahout four dozen of
them---you get the advantage of the
dollar price. All sizes 81 to Al.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

to Miss Mary Heddick which took place
yesterday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
NERVOUS
PROSTRATION
May be Overcome by Lydia
E. Pinkharn's Vegetable
Compound This
Letter Proves Il.

West Philadelphia, Pa. -" During the
thirty years ! have been married, have
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
To oure ) cold in One par

10 Uuto OUII III OII5 Lay
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
(Tablets.) Ii stops the Cough and
Headache and works of the Cold. E.
w. GROVES signature on each box.
SOC.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
. FOR OREGON men WHO
GAVE LIVES IN WAR
DR.. Avison Gave Principal Ad-
dress In Soldiers Mem
orial.

+ *'k X X X \ X X X x X + \;
( "My heart goeth out to the X
4 men of Oregon who jeopardized X
( their lives even unto death IN X
( the high places of the field \;
I, X
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
POLITICAL ROW

Continued from page one)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Long of Scio are
guests at the e. NJ. Long residence on
twenty fifth street. Mr.. and Mrs. Long
arrived in Salem yesterday to be pres
ent at the wedding Of their son, Archie
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17
By GERTRUDE robson

lie Hinges Mrs. NJ. D. Pilkinton, Miss
Mary Simonds, c. Edward Norris, Carl
Hinges, Arthur Hartley and Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Prunk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-17

Mrs. Will May Of 443 South Capitol
street has as her guest for several
weeks, Miss Adah Campbell of Dallas.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-17
Kaiser Made a Martyr
Would Menace Europe

q tragedian. Untruthfulness. theat-
reality. insolent greed for sensuoos
experiences are the only misfortunes
that could be harvested from such
seed
His Father SIissed.
Perhaps the result would not have
been so terrible had the Kaiser Fried
rich lived and bridled his son to mod
esty. His death left a dangerous gap
through which soon blew an evil
wind-a hasty breath of eagerness for
show. pomp. effect. applause. While
his father was on his deathbed. the
Crown Prince William let's himself
be acclaimed on the streets as the
leader Of troops, and against all the
traditions Of the Hohenzollern house
advertises himself, his speeches pad
ded thick with phrases even about
his children.
This advertising drove me to write
my first article, and into the career
Of a publicist. The article, entitled
THE Heir of Byzantium." sharply at
tackled William. whom I later was
supposed to have so grievously Gin
suited" that was twice imprisoned
In Vistula, fortress, - six months
each time.
Today. in Gerniany's darkest spring.
am comforted over my many all
too human mistakes by the fact that
never mistook the two men whose
names for all eternity will horrify
and shine at the beginning and at
the end of the world war-the shining,
ordering. saber-rattling war loard and
the simple peace bringer in a black,
PROFESSIONAL coat; that despite all
abuse and threats. I was always
against William. always for Wilson.
Poses ms Super-Prinee.
The kaiser not only wants to be
called a world wonder, but really to
be one. He cheapens the hoary fic-
tons OF monarchy by their daily use
on every Insignificant piece of paper.
He calls himself imperator and rex,