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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-06
MANY employees WOULD
| NOT JOIN WITH STRIKERS
German CaEilei Plans 10 gk.g-
ry SOcia|zatioil OF Certain
Industries.
Used All war Devices.

( With the use Of barbed wire
< entanglements, government for
4 ees in Berlin have run practi-
( cally the whole gamut Of war
< devices in supprcssing rcvolu-
< tionary activities.
During the previous Sparta
< can revelt led by Karl Liebk-
( neeht the government used poi
son gas and aerial bombs and
< Supplied some Of its troops with
K flame throwers, although there
I was no record Of the latter be-
( ing brought into action.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-06

Nine thousand shipyard workers
walked out at noon Saturday, making
coed their determination to take the
week end half holiday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-06

Amity has cheese faetcry INSTALL
ed and in good Running order. making
first class grade Of cheese.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-06

Forty business men Of Bandon have
organized q club in the interests OK
civic improvement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-06
propaganda Useless.

Robins declared that the allied prop
aganda in Russia was worse than moth
ing. 1t consisted, he said, Of posters
telling how great France was; how
mighty England was, and how over
whclming Americans would be. 1t prom
ised 10000 aeroplanes and 100000 sol
diers in few months
"'When the Russians saw that, y said
Robins, "they said that inasmuch as
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-06

1T used t. be that ever pop Tar feller
that died left ten or fifteen gold head
ell canes What are a lot Of failures
goin L do fer an elibi when all tn
saloons closes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-06
Not overcharged.

Americans are not overchsrged in
stores here. General Diekman will
not permit it.
In some Of the smaller towns when
preliminary billeting lists were scrut-
inized it was sen that nearly all we're
in the middle class or poorer homes.
In such cases the burgomasters were in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
National Problems Discussed
Authoritative Writers-A Daily Editorial Feature
UNIONS OF POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN
by ALFRED d. WILLIAMS

Efforts to induce tho police and IRE
men men TO organize unions and aniliate
are reported from many cities. The
attention Of Congress has been attract
ed to the subject hy the formation II
nn'on g." strong among the poii:c-
proceedings. That city does not en-
51y on but t,n mus, endure the ds.nsti9n
Of Common Council OF AIS members,
representing a like number Of congress
tinent. and Board OF Aldermen nine
ty-six strong. or weak, from forty
s aiv sta Sts'f IS An the members prscti'
most OF them with their families.
Therefore. they are deeply and i,nme..
a aiaIirS in'erestsd In local municipal
charge. one 81 tn. tavorite amuce-
tnents OF both houses is to take up. at
from .hs eyeTy'hns In tn, District
Ia the markets to regulation OF the
lie Of apartment houses and the
OF duly recorded debate discuss and
gossip and exchange personal expert
ences; exactly like so many men in
Naturally. tne policcmen's union has
become topic. but from that discus
sion may come results really and wide.
~ important. The promise Is that some
very clear statements of principles and
arsuments on prophecies will evolve
from debate and guide determination in
vital Importance. The District Com
missioners forbade the organization or
me POLICE union TO be affiliated with
are appointed by the President. II Is
safe 70 Sssume that their action rep
additional proof that he believes the
process OF amortization and the habit
OF suhserviency to labor organizations
have reached the extreme limits OF
safety. Clear notice was given that
tho men must resign from the union
or from the force. Thereupon. the
nounctng 80 desperately through all
these years government by injunc-
tion"-just as many OF them have been
hirelings and slaves OF capitar'-
promptly applied for an Injunction to
forbid the mmissioners from inter
!erinE with the rights" Of the police
A temporary injunction was granted.
II seems Impossible that the injunc-
ton can h, made permanent. but mem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
A. Tabloid Tale.
Getting Handsome.

1t was early in the morning when Russell
f'ltterfuSS sat down in the BARRIERS chair.
Give me shave and haircut" he said. IT
want n nice even haircut with the hair shorter
at the back of my neck than the top Be
careful! not TO snip my bald spot and don't nick
my ears make good soft lather: don't stuff
the wart off my nose"
The barber did and didn't do all these things
asked afterwards.
Yep" said Russell Fitterfuss.
How abou. Adams apple massa &c
asked the barber some time later
Mass away said Russell Flitterfuss
And Will you have hair tonic guaranteed
to keep the hair growing long after Won are
dead inquired the barber some time after
that.
Go ahead" said RUSSELL Flitterfuss
And that afternoon he let the barber give him
an ocean wave n mustache manicure a ticklish
bath and oNgall spray.
Late that night Russell Flitterfuss was pre-
scented with bill for s31.29, which was chea D
with the luxury taxes included and all
Gee whillikers!" exclaimed Russell FILTER
fuss. Then he laughed. I've left my wallet
in my other trousers pocket when ! changed
them this morning. Wait till run around and
&c. it,"
With cry of despair the barber reached the
door first, and before Russell Flitterfuss coul d
save him, he swallowed old fashioned two
edged razor and never gave another haircut
Gee. that was close shave" muttered Rus
sell Flitterfuss.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
Keyboard Touches.
by FRANK II. BROOKS.
Variety OF Takers.

Something was put up in this feature few
days ago about men who talk too much. and
how TO spot the offenders. 49,
soon after. | CHANGED n talker who
aways says something. And he n teacher
In less than fifteen minutes he reeled off
LIST or the sort OF takers that live on talk
They at large.
Here is the list as it was jotted down hastily:
,Ihe thri!ling talker-he talks without stop
ping He is the personncation Of continuity
his ramtlings " "
Tho tedious salker has no objective or dcs-
The tattlinE talkcr TO whom nothing is sacred
lie has an incurable Observation-Disclosures of
thu mouth. "
The pathological talker is human self
repeater" "
The tenacious talker IS beyond the reach OF
conversion a surgical operation would fail
TO change him. "
The tempera mental talker never utters any
word that IS not double supcrlative
The tanta!iZing talkcr contradicts whatever
IL asserted. Ralph Waldo Emerson found such
IN Ihoreau We may disagree with what is said
without assuming ourselves to be !nfaIlib,e
The tourtuous talker assemblies the details OF
the most inconsequcntial "
The man who gave the classfcation looked
az his watch. and had to make his train
That's why the list is incomplete.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14

ceivcd from Rome. Baron Sonnino
and premier Nit,i agreed with LLOYD
george and Woodrow Wilson that tho
vote should DO given 10 women in
order 10 enable them 10 obtain other
Just; fair. social and Industrial ad-
min istrat:ve rights which the great
majority az voters OF the whole world
now stand ready TO grant them
This great electoral reform was ac-
copied I.ped almost unanimously by the
italian Cabinet Ate. premier Ni,ti:s
sregeh on behalf OF II. the Chamber
81 neput!es passed The bin giving tho
.ight or suffrage 20 Italian women hv
vote OF IA 10 So. Il viii! be neces-
shoy 20 examine the status OF II COO
600 Italian women before a connIct.
STG,..TnG lis; can no compiled. Premier
Si,Il paid 4 special tribute TO IN,
Sa.abrese women, VINO. while their
hh husband e'nisrate 10 America. con.
nNct the family work In The fields or
inactoI!es and transact business. The
w ,r.. said the. Calabrese women
entitled TO participate IN the govern
ment or the country.
LILA MEADE VALENTINE.
Richmond. September IL.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
Books and Authors

ed Twenty four Little French ' Din-
IT'S Tssrs ana How 10 Cook and Serve
rubbish mex, week. American bonsal i
wives Will have rare treat. a COOK
oook OF the French culinary art Lhst
W. MI ,eIi them how 10 prepare economi-
"a, oinners in the French style, and
%ith the true French fascination o.
"aVor and appearance.
a new edition OF Belgium. a Land
or Art" by William Elliot Gria,s
bringing the book up 10 date Is nov;
Co. S The nFe boas VII n III no oi Mnn
terest to American readers at the
present time for the imminent visit
e 81 Inc k!ng and Queen OF Belgium
ssitate curiosity about tina, little coun,
lFy across the sea.
The Life and Letters q, lama.
Monroe Taylor" who was Inc nresi.
Dent OF Vassur College from 1855 To-
= tslt = Is b, ready FOR immediate Issue by
the woTH ' 90 Eliza Go. The biosraphy is
nrotessor or Latin at Vassar and CO.
author with President Taylor OF the
r.s or that famous college for wo-
largely composed Of letters from - Do DO
Iaylor's own hand that IL becoms.
almost an autobiography
rirh hhe VIII OF Song" tBoni & Live
rlsht? is IA dramatic service OF COM
t MN singing devised in co-operation
Elth marry Barnhart by Percy Mac
d faye. II Is an entirely new form or
drama. designed to MI a specific need
c Mr, h Miae en- and Harry Barnhart have
ana nn community song directing in max,
ins tnis perfect vehicle for communaI
cai: ii Is MajestIsaIy poet
emotions. human relationships and the
,nbe a or aspiration reached through
ters that he eis, are few leading charac-
visions OF the choral mass known az
e UP PeTsons--a significant invention
Indicated alSS ss;yiis,s;; The authors have
ing rns.,d and given suggestions as to the
W Wii o 70 sSn used in production The
Buffalo and the Oranges With Ereat
success. w." SieaI
Tho Slipper Point Mystery" b.,
augusta Huiell Seaman (The Century
~ 10 Is another mystery story for. girls
Of that type of fiction. The pa ablnor
tion OF a new novel by Mrs. Seaman
Is an event to very large following
on ar i,t .eadeI rs, This new story is set
.ne coast where Doris. with her mothcr
ana rather. havo arrived to spend ~
summer sur n n,,s Sally. the boatman's daush
the river and the nearby COAST t"n iiIs
book. strike an acquaintance saiiv
ana her very little sister. Genevicve. on
uncover the beginnings of a mvsterv
that Sally can't solve: but she and
Genevlye decide to hold it between
me Doris. however. captures
ter and together they start in to sou.
the mystery. There is danger and d,fe
hculties. but the two Courageous rir,s
UP The shipper Point Mystery in .
most satisfying manner and restorine
some lost treasure TO a dear old ladx
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14

oers or both houses have done some
plain talking. The matter is brought
nome 70 them and evidently. they are
ities I'VE with police force likely to
oe called out on strike, sympathetic
or Otherwise. by some irresponsible
ment Of disorder. One Senator told
OF the hrcmen of large city who had
formed ,S union and debated whether
save the property OF "scabs" or citl-
zens on the unfair list" Purpose to
nmck the commissioners to the last
beyond the reach of injunction. 1t can
refuse to appropriate a dollar TO nav
a uniohized police force and can have
me me city put In charge OF the army. IL
the worst comes to the worst.
Such stand naturally would have
powerful effect The labor leaders,
asltators and disturbers are in a guam
Diary: II they abandon tho fight for
organization In Washington. their CT
forts to organize in other cities must
o., De we n they force the fight
await It. the consequences 10 them
would be equally bad They seemed
TO have presaged too far OF patience
ana political tim!dity .anG TO havo
pushed themselves Into rap.
Nooody who Knows the American
working man believes that even
ciHnsiderahie minority OF the member
unionization OF the police and fre
iorces. The moro strongly man be-
Ecves In the binding power OF his
union obligation the more clearly he
must understand that unionizcd polico
ana hrc departments would mean men
paid and organized and entrusted with
certain speciaa powers by a community
20 protect II I: Ken from under the au-
thority OF those chosen and paid by
the community TO direct them and put
under the control OF somebody maybe
hundreds OF miles away and owing no
special responsibility to those most
Immediately involved.
Some time We may know the real
meaning OF all this business Then
we VIII be able to determine VIII Their
~ Is simply craze. naturally result
ing from general excitement and dis
turbance OF conditions and the pro-
cesses OF readiustment, or whether
behind II all are dark and sinister pur-
poses OF the hidden foes Of all gov
ernincnt and established society. work
ing !ns!duousiy and using honest and
~ell- intended men an their tools
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
Little Bobbie's Pa.
BY WILLIAM +. KIRK.
by WILLIAM F.. KIRK.

by WILLIAM F.. KIRK.
When Pa cain hoam last mite I was playing
with a Tree Todc.
:, This Tode wont give mo any warts, sed to
Pa. that is why like it,
No todes gives peepul warts, sed Pa Warts
Gums from chalices sed Pa.
You meen Sailuscs, sed Ma.
No. sed Pa. galluses is suspenders. meen
chalices. When l yunger. sed Pa 1 took
a trip into Brazil looking for the Crate Tree
Tode. 1t was the daddy of them all sed pa
1t was sed to weigh neerly ton.
How hevvy sed Ma. Did it find you?
II did not, sed Pa | looked & looked. but
newer n site of 1t did see. tho onst herd 1t
singing In Jungel. Wen I followed the sound
sed Pa, IL herd me cumming G. hoped away
Animiies & men both feered me in them days
sed Pa
Tree todes doant care about how much things
No, ,sed Pa the tree todes G the littel burds
wich fly in the hevings has got 1t kind of soft
compared to us ginks witch walk the erth Pa
sed AS the poet onst rotc. sed Pa:
This Life Is like tossing sea
With waves witch lcep & dash.
& all LIES joys cum c. o. D.
e. we ain't got the cash
That Is Il sweet littel rhyme. sed Ma & very
true. That maiks me think. too. sed Ma. I
OF hat, eed Ma s22 ! thot wud menshun
:. Eoobie sed Pa did you heer that? Now you
you have thare must be to be Tree Todo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Our I,ome Contest.
By ROY X. MoULTON

Our Pome Contest
They setting In a hammock him and shc
And they looked just like as happy as could be,
When tho rope 1t went and broke
And the lady and tho bloke
Had fallen out from which they can't agree
IL L.
"Oh. let me kiss your hand" no said,
"Oh. let me kiss II
And II may not kiss your hand,
Why. let kiss your brow"
You may not kiss my hand or brow
She answered with n squiut,
Fer kisses tho hand brow
1 don't think ut to print" e. o.
She only twenty-five.
And was pretty-Sakes alive!
l, was in little village far away;
He was twcnty-six and strong
And he always sang a song
As he shaved his fellow-townsuen ev'ry
day.
WE'LL the city fellcr came
And he offered her his name;
He wore diamonds and n suit OF checkcred
stuff
She accepted on the spot.
And the barber got real hot
But the only thing he said was Pretty
tough! y. w. T.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
A Daily Once Over.
On Getting the Best of the Other Fellow

You may have put an unfair deal which
works TO your advantage for the time being.
but in future II will cost you than you
gained by IL.
The fact that you were not straight in 1t will
work make the next person who has dealings
with you endeavor TO get .he best of you. for
he will reason that you would do the
Self advancement which deprivcs another OF
what rightfully belongs to him will never bring
any comfort substantial standing.
Nearly always there comes ime when the
unfairly dealt with has chance to
up scores with the one who did him dishonest
trick.
away from IT.
You may glory In your apparently shrewd
deal and the way you manipulated things into
your pocket. but tomorrow you will regret It
100 times when your conscience accuses you.
How about real enjoyment under those ccndi-
What does your conscience say to you7-
Copyright 1879
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
The Latest immigration Plan.
ny II. II. FAIRCIIILD
Authority immigration md Sociology,

Considerable attention has been attracted by
the Dill recently introduced into the Senate by
M Dillingham;: chairman of the Committee on
nmigrat!on. The basic features Of this bill
centase basis, and The repeal of the Chinese en-
the exclusion Of As!atics and other Eastern
races
the basis Of on hose 81 given
race or people already resident in the country
been included in bills introduced into congress
by Mr., "a pAling ham himself. and BY others in
Eetc supreriers OF a measure OF this kind Is
wide spread in,ercst in the matter through his
writings and addresses.
The significant feature Of this bill is the com
bination OF the percentage restriction with Tie
repeal OF the. Asatic exclusion measures This
would put all races and na;ionalties upon the
same footing so far the letter OF the law
The effect OF these two measures would in
TACT, he very similar. hut there is fundamc
oninE which is worthy OF careful conside-a Ion
Senator pilingham's bill proposes that the S
her Der OF those Of any nationality RESIDENT in
ne ne antsd states at the Time Of the last
nqmfT S of 'hos OF any yin
rather complicated additions which do not at
works is that the safest basis for admitting
new immigrants is the body OF ma turalzed citi-
Zens OF that nationality already in the country
since the naturalized citizen of any foreign race
nd he pas sn ,hs Of
any nationality to become naturalized is the best
AInericanzed in the future. There is much logic
in this reasoning.
The effect of percentage restriction based
upon either residents or na,ura!ized CITIZENS
would obviously be to allow "A relatively large
future immigration OF these nationalitics which
have been coming here for the longest time and
10 limit the so-called new immigration" This
Is exactly what is desired by the adherents OF
this idea. II is believed that such a measure
while treating al nations alike so far as the
wording Of the law is concerned. would practi-
cal!y limit the mmi gration of those races
which are less easily assniated. and therefore
und desirable" while giving easy access those
VINO least tend TO compicate social situa-
tion.-(copyright, 1879
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
Stcadiness In Leather

a LIHOuGH agitation against prevailing
high prices for footwear and the general
effort TO curb profiteerng in all necessaries
mas created the Impression in the public mind
that results would be obtained in substan-
tlal reduction of prices in leather and be re-
nected in the shoe market this IMPRESSION
would appear to be lacking in dependable
grounds OF confirmation Dealers in foot
wear say that business with them is better
than il has ever been, and it is more difficult
10 get goods than TO sell them. Wholesalers
say that shoes are being sold TO the retailer
TO-DAY from 90 cents 10 $3.50 pair less than
they would be sold for il existing contracts
had been made on today's leather market
Ollc!a! Boston rgures, the chief leather cen
ter apparently support this statement and the
conclusion TO which il leads A summary of
sole leather prices in Boston, as of August
il and September s. during the period when
there was sharp decline in hides from
which there has been subsequent reaction.
SHOWS mat there was practically no variation
IN prices, because of the insistent demand
rom Shoe manufacturers and inability to fill
tne!T orders The official market report saws.
= boston brokerage house received Monday
from its New York correspondent a query as
TO whether there had been slump in lea
prices, and Why. The answer went back That
while the market was rather quiet il was
steady and in fact, firm. Later in the day
ms was confirmed By stable sales in Bos-
ton OF both sole and upper leather at out
SIDE prices recently prevailing This steadi-
ness IS notable thing in leather. 1t pre-
walls IN face OF q suspension OF export de-
;nand, recession IN hides and q normally
d1I season OF the year and a. combination
OF ADVERSE factors, such as II. c. L. agitation
trade Commission broadsides, ETC. which oc-
CURED during the between-seasons' period OF
iAe past three weeks" II is further explained
mat demoral!zed exchanges have checked e1-
port buying. The foreigners sorely need the
.saiheI, but hesitate 10 pay 3 per cent to
90 per cent currency premiums, and have
no. hezitatcd 10 cancel earlier contracts This
DHylng however is only deferred. World
hetN lot leather is unrelieved and it is pre-
c!eted later will react on leather market
mere mat held steady through a lulI period
ne placing Of heavy export duty on hides
ana skins hy various countries India in par
| ocular imposes heavy handicap on the
american shoe and leather business. in view
Oh our large dependence on Indian hides
and skins. Al Of which is discouraginp &C
20 cheaper American shoes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
The Wood NHmnh,

The wood Symph!
I heard a song in the evening
AS / wandered through the wood;
/ heard song in the moonlight
AS now in a vale l stood
And only but half believing.
I stopped and listened again
And 1 heard voice in the shadows
Singing q fair refrain
Softly stole through the moonlight
Now gently I c-ept along.
AS I saw a campfire shining
And again I heard the song.
But looked beyond the shadows,
And turned away with n laugh,
For campo. sat there playing
A battered Photographic
H Thompson Rich
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
Voice of the People
letter. must give the name and nd
dres: OF the writer. Name will not be
published II writer no requests.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sig.--iias the site OF Eelvidere
located? Several years ago there was
some discussion in the papers. and evil
GENTLY some doubt. as 20 its exact
House (Richnond) been definitely
location, but some where in the vicinity
or where inc present Pine and
Spring Streets interscct was thought
TO be tho location. This section is
nov generally referred to as Oregon
Hill though nifty years ago known
as Be!v!de!e Hili."
in this conaection-if "Bclv!dere'
was in that section ives, OF Candies
Hill" and south of Plank RoaG"-it
would appear most appropriate tina;
the little park in that section be named
beividere Park instead OF being mis-
named 'Rivcrside"
II would appear we'll for us 20 a;
least spot" some OF the old land
marks by proper official names
especially since no large expense would
be involved. 1'ae name as officially
given TO the park referred to is a
misnomer. Why not "BelYidere?"
Richmond. September 8. S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
SUNDAY, ,:2M2sE,s :. .si%

Trailing the President in his countrywide
campaign by Senators opposed TO the treaty
amounts TO confession that they may have
misrepresented their constituencies In their
claims OF the backing they had at home III
they have told the whole truth TO the people
they represent, they should not fear the effect
OF its being restated by the President
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-14
A Last Word.

THING, Of day! Fret out thy litt1s
bitter cry; ' Ivy
And why in tears consume thy spirit.
immoral is thy soul. thy tears will
Thy heart is racked and wrune by Iowa
betrayed,
cease to feel: W.
Thou prayest God TO hasten to thine
Immortal is thy eoui. thy heart will
ALFRED DE MUssEr,