GTUNDE EVEtfLNft b"fe'Eftm MONDAY, ArGUST 22 1910.
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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."
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as secortd-class matter, . "'
Published Dailj Except Monday
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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-
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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.
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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-
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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,
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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
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