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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (June 29, 1911)
4" LA GRANDE EVKNINO OBSJSiivEll .THURSDAY, JUNE 2?, 1911." Ti1E;QBSERVER Editor and Owner. Catered at the pMtoffice at La Grande t aa iecundela89 matter. '; JUBSCBIPT10N BATES DaHi single copy . Tally, per week, . Dally, per month... 5c erc 311 JUNE 1911 (S lAllTlWlTl fTsT :7 I -I ;1123" 4.5 618JUQ II 12 13 14 15 10 17 18131021222324 THE SEWER QUESTION. .. f ci freight rates and the other in Spo- Many a townls down'wlth the sleep kane.. i. . , ..' j ing sickness and does not know, it "Why, then, Is 30-inch pipe specified? Many a village needs a tonic to awak It setms that a man by the name of en Its business men and show them Kelsey drew the specifications for La. Grande and several ottier cities of the nortb'weBt and in each he placed 30-inch pipe for sewer work. ; ' Did Mr. Kelsfy know that only'one flrm on the coast made that size pipe? Was he aware of what is now alleged that 30-inch pipe 1b not accepted as a standard length of pipe? If o, why did he specify that size? - ' . The council is not supposed to be familiar with technicalities relative to sewer pipe. There is not one citizen in 5,000 who knows whether 30-inch is standard or 24-inch la standard, and where either is- manufactured and the relative merit. " ' " ' -; Full confidence has been reposed in the man who drew the specifications and as a result there is contention and a wrangle. .Councilman' will ordinarily want to stick to specifications because ordinarily that would be the thing to do- Yet, it seems the speci fications contain a Joker and if so, the action should be speedy in mak ing the change because this city wants the best to be obtained for its money expended. , If proof can be produced, and It Is asserted thatIt can be, that the 30 inch pipe is non-standard; that it Is Last night the city council wrestled with the Question of aehver dIdb until nearly midnight The question is!not of as sood quality as the 24, then whether 30-lnch pipe shall be laid ac . cording to specifications, or whether 24-inch pipe shall belaid. ; On first thought everyone will say, "Make the contractor stick to the specifications," which would seem the proper thing to do. Then a fly In the ointment shows up in the speci fications, for it Is alleged by compet ent authority that 30-inch pipe is made only by two firms oue in Salt Lake, which is prohibitive on account .1 THEATRE BELTING ON QUALITY OF PICTURES. "Slim Jim's Last A melodramatic western life. Chance".. ..... Kalem picture of . .',-5 p "Enemies" Pathe Here is a tale of royalists and .republicans In France, Not a : love story. Acting and photog raphy are alike good. "Lost and Won" ........ Sellg A story woven around the oil fields of Southern California. "Patslme In Chill" Scenes In a bull ring In Valparaiso. The picture Is very realistic lively tfnough to suit the moat exact ing. ' Song by M1b Stephenson In spotlight. "The Songs We Used, to Sing When We Were Kids." Ttoberts Pianist. 1 Oreenaway Drums. Matinee every day at 2:00 p. m- there should be no hesitation about changing the specifications. Plans and specifications on public work are a good deal like the consti tution of a state and should not be changed only where there Is no chance for mistake, but In this case it may be that tne cnange is essential. Let the council meet again and re-consider the mat ter, and when that meeting occurs let each member lay aside every feeling other than to pass aa an unprejudiced Jury upon the quality of the sewer pipe. Let the proof on each side be submitted and extreme caution mark the verdict. This may seem out of order to the councllmen. but the taxpaying public of La Grande will not think so. The people of this city want and demand extreme care in all preliminary work that marks the , expenditure of thou sands of dollars of their money. They areTpatient and 'air, but they have ar rived at the i point of demanding the best they can buy with their dollars. ; So far as the contractor, Mr. Suth erland, is concerned, there is no dis position on the part of any of the councllnJeh' to .make things easy" for him, and so far as we understand the case he asks no such favor, but without' considering him in the least this pjpe question,;; should he settled jL a way to benefit the people 'who are paying the. expense. ; i iiii (oibiyxiTi. Communities,; like men. are subject to certain ailments and diseases. They Buffer fvoin 'lick of financial nutrition ana resting, rtpred growth; from get rick Mjulck fevers and, business Boninolence; ffom lack of harmony and co-operatfon among the citizens and from , the ever active enemy of progress plain laziness. WTwever men go their medical ad visers are found a recognition of the weankess of the Individual body. But the need bf a doctor for the omniun ' lty is not as generally eppreclated. the opportunities that are lltirally in their way. . ' As a diagnostician and adviser for the community, there Is but one suc cess practitioner old Dr. Commercial club. Sometimes be goes by another name, such, as Board of Trade or Pro gress association, but his identity is the same, his function is all import ant, and if he has reasonable support his patients generally come out all right. .'; ''V. ; The size of a community and its "to c'ati on .matter little. It may te a sub urb of a big city and It may, be the center of a farming district or of a mining section, Whatever' Its status may be,' if it supp6rts any kind of legitimate business Us ' merchants, professional men and manufacturers should pool their energy for the good or the community. This is nothing but local patriotism and it is a type of practical patriotism that invariably' Is productive of fetter conditions. ; . It Is time for a national awakening of the progressive spirit which As so largely fostered by these organiza tions.. . '.. j....- There Is nothing so Inspiring of confidence as f co-operatlvej ftort among business men who realize their individual weakness and thlr wrt: bined strength. ;; , The present la, far better than the future as a time for careful analysis of the community's needs, weaknesses and possibilities. Such analysis will furnish a basis for constructive wont. TV i . ; j - . - 1 11 : .r .. "DIRECT FROM NEW YORK" 1 Linen Hand Bigs All the rage in the Large Cities. Sizes and styles to suit every fancy: Hercules Barettc Absolutely the Strongest and Most Durable Barette made.' Plain-and Fancy Shapes . '! PRICE 25c each " ACME COLLAR SUPPORTERS ' The new fexbe and s adl'Jstabie collar sup )ort adapted fo collars 2 to 31-2 in high, set with brilliants and pearl, 25c pr xora: novelties: .: An excellent assortment of coral he'd strands and coral bandeaus - - - - Prices 25c . to 50c I V New Satin, Siiede You will find our assortment and prices the very best. ' Leather Hand Bags of Every Description" ' ' .V '. S":- ''"' IXPEB1MEXTAL FAlfttS. ( At present the country around Bend is advocating the Installation of an experimental station W that " new comers may learn how to farm in that district. The Idea is a good one, but if put In practice too much must not be expected of the station in the way of education of; the 'people. '''."Union county has had an experimental farm for years, and one of the best in the United States, yet there is not the in terest shown in It . that one would think. -; ,'." ',.'','- At the farm, which is located neari Union, the problems of farming In, Eastern Oregon are absolutely solved. The best grains are propogated and Information relative to crops is obtain able. Strange to say, few people ake advantage of the station to learn.-Men it would seem would rather go along In the old beaten path, trusting to luck and precedent than to take up proven methods of advancement which are certain to make, them more money. Why this is true, has not been solved, but it remains a fact. At what is called "Farmers' Day" at the station last year there was but a very small per cent of the farmers of Eastern Oregon present and the lecture and demonstrations were of untold value to every man who owns a farm. So, if the people of Bend are count ing:, on great results Immediately from a station they will be disappointed, not because the station will' not make good, but for the simple reason that people will not take the proper inter est in it. ; :k 7 a Y j S ? ' 4 l Or Wew'Ficheu Very popular Several neat shapes in dainty ' Lace Trimmed Effects. - Keiscr Neckwear J Our line of Keiser Collars comprises all the Newest Styles in Jabots, Sailors, Stiff Collars and Lace Collars. Special Sale Millinery Our entire line of imported Gage Pattern Hats. Value $20 and up, on sale fcr $12.50 WEST THE QUALITY STORE n Old Friends and New Winning permanent, lasting friends is the work of time, and this bank numbers among its clients hundreds of banks and business houses with whom it has had close relations for a great part cf the twenty-four years of its existence. ' Our friends have helped to make this one of the " largest and strongest banks in the' West. We have helped in their making, too. . We welcome new friends and will attend to their wants with the same fidelity which has cemented our relations with our older ones. La Grande National Bank ' LA GRANDE, OREGON. . CAPITAL . . . $ 100,000.00 SURPLUS . 100,000.00, ; RESOURCES ... 1,100,000.00 UNITED S TA TES DEPOSITOR Y Fred J. Holmes 'Pi es. Qw. J. Church, 'Vice Pres. F. L. Meyers, Cashiet Earl Zundel.ss'f. Cashier The paving company is on its last stretch, of work for the present, al though there, is quite a sentiment among property owners In different sections of the city for hard surface. La Grande has taken a decided step forward and will probably rest for a year until she gets her second wind. Governor West may find consider able sport attached to capturing pa roled prisoners, for H will be remem bered that whu he was Railroad Commissioner West he enjoyed taking "hikes" across th country . with a hatchet testing railroad ties. Did It ever occur to you that in the future when a stranger enters La Grande and wants a rental property the first Question -will be: "Is It locat ed on a paved street and has It ce ment sidewalks r The best thing to do with "See," the abductor and teacner of a new 4vhim, is to hang him by the neck un until he is dead, dead, dead. And this paper is not very much In favor of capital punishment, either. . The great celebration In La Grande is coming along in fine shape. Make your plans to come and celebrate here I, also to see the aviation meet on July I 8th and 9th and attend the Chautau T qua. MtnuniimmuiHHHniimnninnMHHt) I The argument now in the mind of the pedestrian: Which Is the easier route to the court house ' Fourth street or Sixth street. Many are tak ing the Sixth street route. ' A King Who Could Change the Wind. King ErrtcuM of Sweden publicly confessed that he was a sorcerer and magician. He was the owner of an enchanted cap, which he pretended en abled him to control the spirits and change the direction of the winds at pleasure. So firmly did his subjects believe in the supernatural powers of tlielr ruler that. when a storm arose they vrould exclaim. "Ah. the klng ls again wearing his magic capr Lon don Mall. ! ," Not Carrying It. An Irishman met with an accident, but was only away from work two days. "Why didn't you stay home for a week?" n frieud asked him. "Ton were carrying an Insurance policy, weren't you?" ' "1 was not" aald the Irishman. "The day of the accident. 1 left it home in the bureau drawer." Dutchers Wagon Shop No Horse Shoeing Wagon repairing a specially. If your Tires need resetling give us a call, Second-hand Buggies, Hacks and Camp Wagons for sale. Red 42. 8ynonym. "Say," asked Gonkley. looking np from the letter he was writing, "do yon know any expression that means the same as talking shop?"' - "Well." replied Joakley. "there is tonsorlal emporium' and likewise 'hair cutting parlor.' "-Catholic . Standard and Times. Explaining It. '. Mrs. Posey Mercy. Htraml Them awful society women dress like they pvas goln swimmin'. Mr. Posey O" coarse, Jernsha. Hain't yon beard th't In th' soshul swim th' wlmmen try to eutstrlp each other? Milwaukee News. As Usual. Jokely I got a batch of aeroplane Jokes ready and sent them out last week. Boggs-What luck did you have with them? Jokely-Oh. they all came flying back. Lippincott'a. ' , . Sonsltlv. s Stranger (In PlttsburgDo yon hart aldermen at large Id this city? Native (Irritably) Oh, try that stuff in vaudeville !-rnck. For the quickest and Most Be. liable . , MESSENGER SERViCE Call Main 4 or Independent 121. H. KESLEB. Calls Answered Promptly. O'CONNELUS Cigar Store Pool, Billiards, Cigars, Tohae. co and Soft Drinks best and most complete line of cigars In the city. , -Observer's Coast League base. bull scores every day there's n game. ' , v ' ., . Corner Depot and Jefferson St The Grocery Savoy Hotel EUfl(J?EN PL.N The rooms are good and Steam heated only one . A block'f rom depot D. C Brichoux,Prop. t STAfiEBEBG & SANDBOBQ. Main 70 k ind. 204 CALL AND SEE i ; THE GOLDEN STATE MASON : , . FBU1T JAB. ; Pure food preserTatlveV ' ; Complete Tacnnm ' - Extremely .wide opening. ' 1 No clnmna hmoj ' .; ! GUARANTEED. No removal of cap nee&i. No shoulder or neck. Sanitary.: ' i Takes largest fruit vdthont cut . ting. ' Pints Quarts Gallons, 1A0 mo 1.80 Tegetables or meats can be pre served In their natural condition with an unchanged flavor. i