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I U GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1911. t V e j i n - t 11 ' J- the Observer BRUCE; DENNIS Editor and Owner. Entered at the postoflice at La Grande as second-class matter. ' SUBSCRIPTION! BATES Daily, single copy ............ 6e Dally, per week, 13t Daily, per month....... C5e e. , ' ' This paper -will not publiBh an ar ticle appearing over a nom de plume. Signed articles will be revised sub ject to the discretion of. the editor. Please sign your articles and save disappointment . - 19li JANUARY 1011 'iil2345i6ir I910ill2i314 1516W18 192021 2223,2425262728 29031 Ml" CLASSIFYING COUNTIES. ; It Is believed that Senator C. A. - Barrett who by the way Is Joint sen- ; ator from this county, could 'have Immortalized his name and made fu ture generations glad that he had , lived In other ways besides attempt , Ing to classify counties in a state like Oregon. He has seventeen class $ ef ' and only something over thirty counties to classify. All of which - would indicate that the bill has been - copied from some other state and Sen ator Barrett neglected to revise it s Readjustment of salaries of ooun- - ty officers is a feature of the meas ure, "but the. senator protects himself from attack by stating that there shall be no revision downward of offi cial salaries. Then what good Is the measure.? If no county official in the state Is getting too much, and there are some who, do not get enough is it Dot reasonable to suppose that those feeding at the public crib in a scant manner will have the, nerve to ask the people for a raise "of salary? Or Is it necessary to revise the whole government machinery in Oregon m order to Becur a raise in the salary of some Individual? , . We have admired Senator Barrett's position In some proposed legislation but until he explains more fully it will be very hard to agree with him on the classification Idea. ' W0HEN AND THE PARK. . Although this la the middle of winter constant work Is going on to beautify the park and prepare for the spring freshets which are sure to come. The task of taking a raw piece of ground and changing it into a beauty spot Is no small one, yet the ladles of La Grande have not only undertaken to do this but they are doing it very successfully. By the way, did It ever occur to you what a woman can do when Bhe really tries, and what a' number of them can do when they all try In the same direction? This city fortunate ly possess some of the energetic wo- THE OFFICERS of this bark will be pleased to talk with you at any time concerning mutual business relations r A HEN the Federal Government, , the : yy county, the city, and a large and growing list of commercial and private depositors entrust their funds to this institu tion to the extent of $800,000.00, you may be sure that it is a safe one for you to identify yourself with. ' - GALL AND TALK IT OVER WITH US La Grande National Bank ; LA GRANDE, OREGON. ' CAPITAL ... $ 100,000.00 SURPLUS . . . 100,000.00 RESOURCES . . .1,125.000.00 , UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY , George Palmer, Pres. Fred J. Holmes, Vice Pres. F. L. Meyers, Cashiei Earl Zundel.ss'f. Cashier HMiiniiin men who are capable, and who be- lieas la doing1 things of a public na ture for the sake of civic pride. They take up but one thing at a time and push K to sucesesful termination. Af ter the park ha scored a success we may look for them to urge a pub lic library or something of equal merit ' , In fact, without ber good women La Grande would be found lacking in : many, many ways. . A traveling man who made La Grande a', few "days ago announced when he reached Pedleton that he had become lousy while waiting for a train In this city. No one has here tofore said anything about the con dition of the railroad waiting room at the depot and it is rather strange that even if this man got lice here he would hanie the audacity to mention it The (filthy condition of the waking room is not so much, to lack of atten tion of the room as It Is the loung ing and i loafing place it is converter into by all kinds of humanity. It might be well for all interested to take a hand and clean up a wee bit cleaning jip-the crowd as well as the station proper. Of course there will be a fight In the legislature over the asylum mat ter. Is not R E. Lee Stelner a di rect descendant of Robert E. Lee of the south and dirt not Rwmtor .Tnv Bowermari do service In the Philip pines? So, there you are Just watcn what happens. The Portland Light and Power com pany Is issuing bulletins to the pub lic written by Patrick Calhoun of San Francisco. Let's see, there was a time when he got his name in the papers without having to tpay adver tising rates. . , La Grande people who went to Cal ifornia to spend the winter had bet ter watch out, for this Grande Ronde weather is likely to gtw California a race for her laurels. Baker City still talks mines when she rune out of something else to talk about WHY NOT EXTEND THE EXPERI ' JTENT. ' (Portland Telegram.) Blase New York., satiated with all thd high and glittering achievements In theatrical art, has given substan tial countenance to an experiment In theatrical enterprise, which sought to bring out ln dramatic presentation only that which is clean, dignified &ud artistic. The New Theatre has passed, it first year of existence; ana in all essentials that year lias been a success. The thought occurs: Why should such experiment be confined to the City of New York? , Why might not the same appeal to decency and the real love of the theatre for what it should offer In an artistic and edu cational way, be made in other large cities in various soot Ions of the coun try, as well as In New York? Evoryoroe understands that New York is a very rich city, and In it Itve any number of men who are able out of their private purses to endow a theatre. But In many of the other cities there are many rich men who might be imbued wtth the same spir it as those New Yorkers. That Is I really all there is toihe matter .the development of, a taste and public spirit among the men who have more money than they need, to the educa- tion of the public liking in that which is excellent in dramatic art Smal ler dtiee might deem tt not impossi ble or expedient to engage in such a scheme on. the scale successfully un dertaken in New York'; but it would seem that the principle ought to ap ply in one city as well as it does in another. The theatre is potential for , good or for evil Just as we shall chooso to conduct it We cannot get away from it as an educational factor. But beyond that It should become a mat ter of national pride with us'to de velop it as an expnession.of high art Treating) the theafcre'purely as a com mercial proposition, we have failed in the enhancement of Its artistic val ue. Rather has that deteriorated, and in many other regards the mod em theatre is legitimately subjected to reproach rather than praise. The success of tha New . Theatre suggests the means of reformation. It means, of course, that in all likli hood the theatre to attain to Its best must depend for a time on what looks very much like philanthropy. It must in a sense: be subsidized, either pri vately or publicly. Here seems to be a field in every city of any size for the man and woman who have money ergies and Invest their money In a practical and not altogether unpro fitable way toward raising the gen eral standard of theatrical art, and in that making the theatre a more wholesome factor in education.' ECONOMY IN THE STATE. (Commercial Tribune.) In the effusion of gubernatorial messages in the different states out side of the customary recommenda tions on purely local affaire there stood out one feature that was com to all and which, of course,, re reflected the sentiment of the people, namely, the need for economy In state expenditures. Whether used for poliUcal purposes or not, It is ev ident that politicians - are simply obeying the demands of the people throughout the i(piuntry who want government at a cheaper price, but with the same or greater efficiency. Governor Dlx of New York perhaps made the most striking reference' to the need for economy. Other gov ernors, including the Ohio executive, also found room for it, and Demo crats and Republicans alike made mention of it In' national politics President Taft wrote Bomewhat at length on the subject of economy and retrenchment s In national affairs a systematic pursuance of this policy has been the rule and it remains for the various states to put their sayings Into prac tice by folowlng out honestly the lead of the national administration. "SMALL POTATOES." (New York Press.) One can hardly think it Is in the lofty spirit that the proposed inves tigation of Colonel Roosevelt's trav eling expenses as president was con ceived. No doubt he will welcome full examination of that ,nor should his warmest friends fear the outcome. There is not much question that rail roads extended more or less compli ments to him. ns they have done al ways to every president. That Mr. Roosevelt demanded any such thing we cannot imagine. The intimation in Representative Ralney's resolu tion that the colonel used his office to rob railroad stockholders Is un worthy of a member of congress. ( ' This is one of the pettiest of the cheap attacks made by his partisans upon ft man whose personal integri ty, In the opinion of even those Am erican who do not admire his states man ship, has ever been beyond chal lenge. Locate Rite Farfory. Portland. Ore., Jan. .10. (Special) That a 12.000.000 factory will soon be located in Portland, employing BOO men on the day it opens was an nounced to the annual meeting of the Manufacturers' association of the northwest.. Just held here. Dr. J. R. Wetherbee told of the big addition to PorUand's manufacturing interests that is promised, but snld he was not yet at liberty to name the newcomer. Pr. Wetherbee said the president of one of the largest manufacturing concerns !n th: Tnitd States will be In Portland within a week to look over the ground for n location. Moreover, five new factories are in sight for this city, which is becoming more and-more the manufacturing center of the north west. There was a great deal of Interest in addresses at the dinner of the manufacturers and employers, liabil ity laws, freight matters, etc., were discussed. Those in attendance fa w an equitable measure that will provide for those dependent upon the Injured workmen. The German plan of a commission, whereby the gov ernment,' the employer and the em ploye contribute to the relief fund, was generally favored. V The manufacturers will gfve an ex position la Portland on the two weeks commencing February . 27.' Goods made in Oregon will be shown on an extensive scale, a local depart ment store having offered to house the exhibits. Secretary Vincent, of the manufacturers promises that ov er 100,000 people will view the show ing; of Oregon made products. 8ectal Meeting. La Grande Chapter No. 9, R. A. M , will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the 'Masonic hall. Work in Mark Master degree. All companions ar Invited. ' By order HIGH PRIEST. Mies Cared at Home by New Absorp. uon method. If you Buffer from bleeding, itching, blind or protruding piles. Bend me jvur uuuiettK, auu i wiii teii you Low to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment; and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial, with refernces from your own locality if requested. Im mediate relief and permanent cure assured. Send no money, . but tell others of this offer. Write today to Mrs. M. Summers. Box . P, Notre Dame, Ind. For LaGrippe Coughs and Stuffy Colds Take Foley's Honey and Tar. It gives quick relief and expels the cold from your system. It contains no opiates, 'Is safe and sure Hills Durg store. " Summons. ,In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Union County. Elsie Quesada, Plaintiff, vs. Juan Quesada, Defendant. To Juan Quesada, the above-named defendant: In the Name of the State of Ore gon, You are hereby required to appear and answer the complaint filed against you in the above entit led Court and suit, on or before the time prescribed in the order directing the publication hereof, to-wit: - Six consecutive weeks from the date of the first publication of this summons, "which is January 9th, 1911. " And if you fall to appear, answer or otherwise plead within the said time, the Plaintiff will ask the Court for the relief demanded in the com plaint, towit: For a decree dissolv ing the bonds of matrimony now ex isting between said plaintiff and de fendant and granting said plaintiff an absolute decree of divorce, and permitting plaintiff to assume her maiden name, Elsie WIeck. By virtue of an order of the Hon. J. W. Knowles, Judge of the above entitled court, this summons is pub lished in the La Grande Daily Ob server a daily, newspaper printed and published at La Grande, Union County, Oregon, which order was made and entered on the 9th day of January, 1911. COCHRAN & COCHRAN. Attorneys for' Plaintiff. Jan. 9-Feb. 6. Notice of Street Improvement To Whom it May Concern: Notice Is hereby given that in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the common council of the city of La Grande, Ore gon, on the 27th day of October, 1909, creating Improvement District No. 8, ivnd designating 2nd street, as such tlstrlct, and in pursuance of a reso lution adopted" by said common coun cil on the 13th day of January, 1911, whereby council determined and declared its intention to Improve all that portion of 2nd street, in said Improvement district as hereinafter described, by laying thereon Macad am, the Council will, ten days after the service of this notice upon the owners of the property affected and benefitted by such improvements, or der that said above described Improve ment be made; that boundaries of said district be so Improved are as fol lows: All that portion of Second street, from the North line of Adams avenue to the South line of .Palmer street Notice is hereby given that the coun cil will levey a special assessment on all the property affected and benefit ted by such Improvement for the pur pose of payln? for such Improvement. That the estimated cost of such Im- HHHI1tW1IHlHfHllllHTHlllHHHllHT, Announcement We h3ve purchased the Smith 6 Green Shoe Store and solicit the contmnance of your past patronage and are here to please the public in selecting shoes and hosiery from our exclusive lines which you will find represents the best mafresof Eastern Manufactures. Mr. Green of the old firm will still be with us. Yours truly L. J. FRENCH Successor to SMITH & GREEN provement Is the sum of $6,660.00. That the council will on the 1st day of-February, 1911, meet at the coun cil chamber at the' hour of 8 o'clock, p. m., to consider said estimated cost, and the levy of said assessment, when m V I V a n-.w n... .ft WW . tl(W. ,. .W. . son feeling' aggrieved by such assess ment v La Grande, Oregon, Jan. 20th 1911. CITY COUNCIL OF LA GRANDE, OREGON. By C. M. HUMPHREYS, Recorder of the City of La Grande, Oregon. , Jan. 20-31 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY. O 4 PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. N. MOHTOR. M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Corner Adams Ave. and Depot street Office'. Main 68; Resi dence 69. C H. UPTON, Ph. Q. M. D. Physician and surgeon. Special attention to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Office In La Grande'Natlunal Bank Build Ing. Phones: Office Main 2, Real dence Main 32. A. L. RICHARDSON, M. D. J. W. LOUGHLIN, M. D. Dra. Richardson & Loughlin, - Physicians and Surgeons, Office Hours 9 to 11; 2 to 5; 7 to 8. Phones Office Black 1362; Ind. 353. Dr. Richardson's Res. Main 65; Ind. 312. GEO. W. ZIMMERMAN Osteopath Physician. Summer Bldg., Rooms 7, 8, 9 and 10. Phones: Home 1332, Pacific, Main. 63, Residence phone. Black 951. Successor to Dr. C. E Moore. DR. M. P. MENDELSOHN Doctor of Optics. Spectacles and Eye Glasses . Fitted and made to order. All er rors of Refraction Corrected. 1105 Adams Ave. Foley Hotel Bldg. La Grande. Oregon. OR. H. L. UNDERWOOD and DR ' DORA J. UNDERWOOD Office ov er Wright Drug store. Special at tention paid to diseases and surgerj of the eye. Phones Office Main 22; residence, Main 728. J. C. PRICE, D. M. D. DeutiBt. Room 23, La Grande National Bank Build Ing. Phone Black 399. DR. R. L. LINCOLN, DENTIST Firsi class services given. Office over Lll ly's Hdw. store. Phone Black-451. DR. P. A. CHARLTON .Veterinary Sur geon. Office at Hill's Drug Store La Grande. Residence phone, Rel 701; Office phone. Black 1361; Inde pendent phone 63; both phones a! residence. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. COCHRAN & COCHRAN-Attorneys: Chas. E. Cochran and Geo. T. Coch ran. L Grande National Bank Bldg., La Grande, Oregon. T. H. CRAWFORD Attorney at Law Practices In al lthe courts of the Stats and United states. Office In La Qrande National Banc Bldg., La Grande, Oregon. D. W. C. NELSON Mining Engineer. Baker City, Oregon. CITY S CAVANGER Joseph Turn bull, city scavenger. Anyone want . ing my service call up City Recor der's office. ,. ...... Be Corset-Happy J When you decide to be corset happy, come. and be fitted in the lace-in-front Gossard. There is a model in the Gossard to show oft to best advantage your special type of figure. $30 to $5.00. Mrs.RobertPattison, PHONE BLACK 1481. New Transfer Line ML L. Leader PROPRIETOR PHONE RED 3762 Draying of All Kinds Plumbing and Heating John Melville IMS Warns Ave M GRANDE, - ORE V V i i .u -r-Wi- mn in. Ip- .... v .A. ..-v