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TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1911.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. ,.
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$30 to $5.00.
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