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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 22, 1910)
GTUNDE EVEtfLNft b"fe'Eftm MONDAY, ArGUST 22 1910. TAOK FOUU iWiiCT'-'i'c'f-ff THE OBSERVER I'nifed Trot. I t grajili Sen lee It. Those who would throw obstacles In the way of progress fear the re sults, consequently La Grande has good water system, Bhe Is getting her paving done without Interference, sidewalks are being laid in al parts of the c ity, and she is heading straight for that great gatevay over which is painted: "La Grande, the Eastern Ore gon Metropolis." t M :! f Bruc e Dennis, Editor and Owner, s Entered at the posiomce'at La 'J'anoe as secortd-class matter, . "' Published Dailj Except Monday WHAT THE STATES WAST. i ! V, 1 I 4 SUBSCRIPTION RATES... Daily, Bjngf fVy ' .". Dally, per week....,..,, Daily, per month....... Gc 15c nr A correspondent asks The Oregon Ian to define the Western idea of con servation ns opposed to the Federal policy, or Pinchotism. so-called, re- m marks the Oregonian editorially. The i writer of the letter can probably do no " . " better than to read the fait Irfike nil- . This paper will not publish an ar-. pf fiownor ay of WasiB. tide appearing oyer a nom de plume. ;tn prlted Frlllav aml the rGBoIu. Sign..). article?, will be revised sub- 1 1. ,,,. nt lhn eit ,,,. f.ftrrtl.. ject io ine. niHfTfiion 01 me euiibr. Please' sign your articles and save lisappolntmenL WHAT IT -MEANS TO HAVE i'l.EX TV OF W ATER. ence of Governors, which , appeared yesterday. It would seem, too. that careful perusal of this taper during the last several months ought to have made clear to this correspondent nr anyone, the just grievances of the states against the government. The states of the West, which have most at stake In operation of the latter-day scheme of conservation. Intend also, if possible, to hve something to say about what shall bo done with the nnWIo lands Thev have onlv latelv awakened to the tremendous bliglil Pinchotism has placed and will con tinue to place on their development They have found that the wholesnle withdrawal of mighty areas of public domain has retarded settlement, dis couraged Immigration and Increased the hold of monopoly upon the timber areas and power sites without the re served space. Governor Hay states that the radical Plnchot policy opera ting in Washington, has increased the value of the Weyerhneuser holdings In the gigantic sum of $100,000,000 The great timber baroii3 are highly favorable to Pinchotism. The 1; available timber there is for the pub lic, the higher the vajue or course, they nre able to place on their pos sessions. Under the Federal conservation scheme, -one-third, of Oregon, two thirds or Idaho, a fourth of Washing ton nnd large parts of Colorado, Wy oming and other Western slates, have been withdrawn from settlement. Water-power sites have been made inac cessible. The government undertakes to hold Western people from the re sources of public lands within their borders. It puts over them a lot or salaried agents sent out from the theoretical and Impracticable centers of the East. It denies the public the right to pass thrrt;h the reserves without sanction. They cannot make homes on the land nor obtain timber, water power or minerals. The go,1 eminent treats the ' states a3 mere wards and denies their people acces.i to thir own heritage. The states want, the land developed. They want them settled. They waul their resources properly , utilized. They want control over the water powers, for in the states the title of such Ktrenms is vested. They want homes made, towns built, Industries encouraged and civilization' substitu ted for the howling wilderness. They believe that the proper attitude of the government Is that the public lands are a mere trust held by the govern- f - states. They La Grande is enjoying a blessing right now that every one should ap preciate. It is her endless supply of fplendid spring water. The old adage, "you never miss iW wi.ci u..i." the well goes dry," is very true, and Ba ker City people have come to a full realization of what it means. Baker has a fine water supply and jlenty of It until recently. Today the dust is an inch deep all over Baker's residence district and lawns are parching In the hot sun. This condition is not duo to the lack of water in the mountains; It is not cine to nature's failure to supply the water, but it is due to people uf Ra ker City, and they should be ashamed Of their action the longest day they are permitted to live. " Last spring it was apparent that re pairs were needed on the water plant nnd the city council outlined what was tecessary to Insure a permanent wa ter supply. A lot of wise acres who fcad resided In Powder valley for many years differed with the council and told the people there was no need of 'What was suggested. In order to let the people rule, the administration put the question to a popular vote, and the mossbacks won by a lar?e majority. They were exultant over their victory and then the water system was for gotten. Just as such things are always forgotten until a calamity overtakes the people. Repeatedly Baker people had been warned that they would wake up some morning and there would not bo enough water in the pipes to do a good-sized family washing, but they heeded It not. That time has now arrived nnd Baker City Is as dry as a bone, having scarcely enough water for domestic purposes. It Is another case where the old 'imer shows his unfitness to guide the ?"sMny of a growing city. Another cose of petty Jealousy and neighbor hood strife. The element that kept Baker from having a good water sys tem Is the same element that hopes to hold-on to village customs. They do not want a city; they are haniiler with no sidewalks, and they deem paving a luxury that Is needless. La Grande mav hav n ra of this stamp, but she has not many, j think that the nation should eo-oper- viuzens nere are energetic for the ! ate with the states In legislation for best obtainable and they are getting ' the purpose of utilization of the re- Society Sranb Clothes " j j! p 1 ' j r- Jz- -j , .V iM, ::: x iz a .A . i j k i nf um:- tmyZ biii rkv fer4Si i i K m: Jr- K'V lA uJlfi Urn mmi -9:m w . r: , $ ,t i Mi) V ih M j ' ' - N . '? V" Tjir,'9:0AU.rtOUr4CU i opiiiar for Fall an vies.muotiiin O mter "AY 7 1910- It We illustrate iri this picture several of the new fall styles that we are now showing in this store. W-are prepared' now to fill your clothing wants with four of the most complete lines we have ever shown. BENJAMIN CLOTHING-Made in NewYork SINCERITY CLOTHES-For Young Men and Men who Stay Youm SOCIETY CLOTHES-For the Particular Dresser EIDER HEIMER STEIN & Co-Young Men and Boys Clothing GEORGE PALMER, Pres. W. L. BREXII0LTS, Ass fash. F. J. HOLMES, Tlce-Pres. EARL Zl'JiPEL, d Asst rh. F. L. METERS, Cashier. LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK OF LA GRANDE, OREGON United States Depository Capfol, Surplus and Undivided Profits $200,000.00 DIRECTORS GE0SC2 FlUUB W. J. CSXLCB F. J. H0LVZS W. L. BSEKnOLTS F. I. KETERS W. M. FIERCE C C FESI'GT0X fl, L. CLEATER F. X. BTRKIT WIU u ample rtsMrcei ail facilities w cai reader jan efficient service aid kaadle year featlaei a to yonr entire satisfaction. We extend a cordial invitation for you to come in and see the New Styles. W TxYWOIP the VVf r.. QUALITY v v -jy a STORE o 322 sources within the states and not sub ject the states and their citizens al ways to the complicated exasperating and unreasonable operation of the present Federal conservation laws. We think, in brief, that the first duty of the government, is to permit these lands to be settled, cultivated and civilized for the benefit of the people who live, or seek to live, on them, and not' for the benefit of the National Treasury, and the great horde of conservation employes and agents maintained at public expense. just destroyed, by all means. This should be ilone Hit Rtaion. "Tou seem to be very fond of Mabel." "I am." "Why?" "Her mother 'makes such delicious bot biscuits." FEARFUL FATE OF IDAHO. WALLACE, re in the Observer's telegraphic port today, will be found a story of the burning of Wallace, Idaho, which for heart-rending and sorrowful situ- atlons on the part of settlers, has never had an equal in the Northwest. Everyone knew that forest fires were raging In all directions, but the tragedy at Wallace brings people to a halt and a full realization of what a forest fire means. Homes have been swept away, lives have been lost. whole settlements have been devasta ted and millions of property destroyed. It shows how powerless man is to conquer such things. Water and fire are two of most dangerous agencies known to the world, yet they are nec essities. Temperate use of either Is a benefit to mankind and abuse of eith er brings death and disaster. Quite likely the country will send in aid to Wallace and the other towns Not Succtuful. "You don't look happy. Isn't the fishing good?" "Yes, the fishing is good, but the bait doesn't seem to be working." Undoubtedly. "Many a man loves his wife dearly." "Welir "But be does bate to pay for ber bats:" Political Announcements , Rovorto Action. If flyina blah wo brout tho oky To Mara and Vonuo calllnf, But comma down la allck nourh. No trick at all In falling. ' Raal Trouble. "What la the matter with Joneal Baa bt lost bla wlfer "No; the hired girl baa quit" This column is open to any candidate regardless of Faction I or Party and is paid advertising i S. F. WILSON, Athena, Oregon, candi date for Joint senator for Umatil la, Union and Morrow counties sub ject to decision of republican pri maries. "I firmly believe In the di rect primary law, economy In the UBe of public funds, good roads, better schools, atrict and prompt enforcement of law, the Bquare deal and eternal progress of man and bia institutions." TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY CAN MAKE $50.00 PER WEEK We want some good hustlers to sell high grade reliable nursery stock. Splendid territory. Expense money advanced weekly. Address Albany Nurseries. Inc., Albany, Oregon. Dept J. WANTED Position as bookkeeper or general office work. Real estate office preferred. Best of reference Address G. J. Englehardt, 1402 ( street C. A. BARRETT. Athena, Oregon. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the nomination for Joint senator for the district embracing Union, Umatilla and Morrow coun ties, subject to the choice of re publican voters at the primary nominating election to be held on September 24th, 1910. If nomlna ted and elected I will work for the interest of all the people of my district to the best of m ability. favor the maintenance of tb rect primary law and pwP choice for senator and believe f people are as competent to inate as they are to elect their fleers. Very respectfully JoM C. A. B ARRET. DR. I. T. BACO-X, La Grande, Oreg The Observer Is authorized announce the candidacy of Dr.Cj Bacon for coroner of Union co: subject to the decision of tW j publican voters at the primary if tlon- f ro riT vrnvm iiAni.'P'PT ITnfPlT - Oregon 1 wish to announce candidacy for Joint represent for the 24th representative dis subiect to th voters of the rep- can party at the primary non ing election to be held In sid resentatlve district, SeptembJ 1910. CLYDE T. HOCKt' FOR SALE The M. Jj Haley resl- WANTED Position wanted b dence on Washington aveniia i fnr I - Mr. ti sale at a bargain. Apply at Lai helper. Inquire at this oft uranae investment company. ! : WANTED A horse to weie- 1200 pounds, also a harness, of Dr. C. H. Upton. WANTED Girl for general house work. Apply at 804 O. street. 22t3 It"; K 'A Hi