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PAGE 4 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVE!, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1911. .THE- OBSERVER BRUCE DENN1 S Editor and Owner. $atered at the postoffice at La Grande at sectnd-cluss matter. SUBSCRIPTION . BATES vtnj, single copy Dally, per week, ..... DaDy, per month.. 6 lot 65c s Iait wl tI rl s LiLZi3J4i5. oLl 9 ion 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 191 4VM1 ing desire nearly all children acquire at a cer.aln age to leave school and start life's work, for the school days are the days of value. Foundations are the Important- elements of all structures and no less so with the structure of citizsnshlp. Lay well the educational principles and the mind will take care of the body. Do not agree with the youngster that he can make a few dollars which would bet ter serve h!m than this year's school lng, for such Is not the truth. On the other hand use a little more economy and see that all the children are In school. 271282030 31 ITBUSllIMJ THE TAX LIST. In the Observer of this issue vlll be found the delinquent tax list of Un'on. conn y, nblch is the first time It has ben printed for several yeare. When the tax laws were revised by William J. Lachner and other mem tcri cf tho special cdmmission It was decided to do way with publication of tho delinquent list. After several y-ar trial the demand wa for Its reinstatement that the legis lature last session resurrected It and now the man who has neglected to pay bis taxes will be warned bv the nuhii- catlon of his name, description of his POBTLAAD SAID TO BE TESTER OF EXTENSIVE TRADE.". . (Portland Telegram.) Through the corruption in the police department, officers are aiding and abetting a gigantic white slave traffic in Portland. The parasites are not paying1 for protection for the women hey live with so much as to obtain the opportunity to comb Portland for young girls, to be sold into slavery, : These trarasites who ' recruit the ranks of the white slave army are the worst of the undesirable citizens In motion picture theaters, the parks and plazas and wherever they are llke- iv in uuu iuu: Trr "" tne girls, with automobile rides and take them to the noodle. joints. The big money lh the white slave trade Is in securing girls and selling hem. Of every dollar thus secured by a white slaver, a percentage goes to the cor rupt members of the police depart ments ' . ' That the general shapeup In the po lice circles is coming and a general cleaning up In town is contemplated was indicated yesterday by the atten tion given the gambling houses in Chi natown and today when Acting Chief Slover warned the patrolmen thai- If pay his taxes, and few are on rernni where one will wilfully refuse to pay, .' choosing to go through the long pro cess of letting the county force col-, lection. There will be many Instances where a party is not aware that he Is In ar rears and In such cases publication of the fact will at once cause him to pay the amounts due. ..., . ... ' i a over warned me pairuiuieu. ma. i property and the amount of tax charg- . , .. , . . L 6 , thev emect civil service rules to nro . va against it. 1 . , , , " That It Is a good thing to give this tect th-em rrm a,'m'"ed 'rora '.v.,,:.. T "S . g '.3ithe department, they must be more Z 1 1;. It., ,. B!ree UPn diligent and vigilant, as civil service vuumjr uuiwiais. ior me conien- , . ., tlon seems to be well founded that j the balance, most evrvnn wm.M i.1 In Portland there are approximate they did not neglect it. - ' ; . 300 parasites, men who live off he Few rasf are nf rrnrA ,,,' i earnings of women, and the majority, is positively not flnanclallv hhle to f not all of these men are constantly SCOUring tne Cliy seening new uinvni- ial for the white slave trade. It Is only through the efforts of these "ca dets," as the agents ror .ne wnite sia vers are known, that the supply of girls is maintained. By tolerating the presence , of the parasites In Port land the police authorities are assist ing In the ruination of girls and In creasing the number of white slaves. Anyone who knocks around Port land knows that tha conditions exist arid that the white slayers are spread ing their nets. That is, everyone knows these thlnjs except apparently the po lice. This has been going on for two years without any serious effort 'io drive the undes!rables from the city or send them to the roekpile, which latter is the worst possible punish ment for them, as the men are abso lutely averse to work. ' Agents for the slavers can be spot ted In the crowds at the matinees, at 'he picture houses and In all the nub- . lie places where young people go for amusement or an airing, provided with expenBe mopey for automobiles and "a good time," the agents have little trouble !n becoming acquainted with susceptible young women, and even girls who have not left the schools. An Invitation for an automobile ride, a vieh to a roaahouse and a trip to a noodle Joint is generally all that is needed for tha securing of a f'azw girl." Then the girl is disposed of to a . dealer, when generally j;hlim th new victim out of town to some cus tomer, The prices for g iris is high, and an eerngetic parasite can make large sums. ; , . ' As long as these fellows are per muted to remain in Portland by the payment of a irlbute to venal police omcers, the business of Catherine . crul.ts for the white slave traffic goes merrily on. 'This Is a phase of corrun tlon and incompetency In the nniir department wWch has been overlook ed in the general agitation of officers receiving petty graft from gamblers, women and parasites. The root of the evil is ".he snaring of girls for slavery purposes, which can only be check mated by the police roundlne un the offenders which has not been done. Union Is confronted with a monev shortage for completion of Its new school house. There shonM mistake made about comnletlmr tho building in a proper manner and the saving of a few dollars Is a very small matter compared with the Won, aaviv which will be permanent it be borne ln mind that the school house now oemg erecieu wia bu.uu ior '.: eral genera:ions unless some accident occurs. 8 it St y le and the Corset HENDERSON Fashion Fbrm Corsets Do you realize how much the style and elegance of your outer garments depend on your Corset? You need not envy the pleasing graceful lines m others clothing if J you will secure a model corset de signed especially for your figure. S2Z3. OUR CORSET DEPARTMENT Complete with styles and models to fit perfectly any A PREPARE FOR SCHOOL. i . .; Summer vacation is fast going and It will be but a short time until the La Grande schools will open for an other year's work.! In view of this fact ar!y preparation should be made by both parents and pupils.. See that the boy, even If he is larjte, has a chance to go to school, this winter, then ln after years '-he cannot blame his parents for keeping him away from learning. Encourage hlm though he may be several , grades behind in his work. The schools here are for all pupils and not for the few bright est ones. It Is their pleasure aa well as their duty to Instruct those need ing Instruction,, regardless of age tr? lie. Keep the girl in school, also.! Do away, If possible, wl h that yearn-1 lMMIMIIIimHtl Old Friends and New , Winning permanent, lasting friends is the work of time, and this bank numbers among its clients hundreds tf banks and business houses with whom it has had close relations for a great part of 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 6anie 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 f UNITED STA TES DEPOSITORY -, 2 Fred J. IJolmes, Pres. W. J. Church. V.-calPres. ; F. LMeyerk, Cashiei Earl Zundel.ss'i. Csh:er J The firs:, cutting of Alfalfa in Wal lowa this year equals two cmmnf.n ordinary season. Perhana thin v. Plains why Wallowa county .h. some of the best hogs that come to the Portland market. Portland Ore gonian. . Let old man Astor marrv an is. year-old girl if he wants to. No one will suffer but himself."' ami may be kind to him after all. Whose business is it If the rich old chap "h.b io Bquanaer some wtalth . ioung giri7 We're exclusive agents for the famous Fotn CORSET Twenty distinctive models carried in stock Prices $1.00 to $4.50 aucn tragedies as the Mansfield tragedy in Bnker last evening A.m o iu occur occasionally even in small com- muniuus. They are to be regretted by socle:y but so long' as human beings live and breathe there will be rash iiis and jealousies. This Interior country could use some of the Alaska coal very nicelv thi. year. For prices from Alaska by wafer prODao,y wou,d not be as h)gh ag from Wyoming by, rail. Col. Lafferty should dsvote his spare uiue 10 mat enlarged homestead bill ae promised hi8 constituents before eiecuon, and be ao handy with M pen. .. . It the La Grande StOrv nf A mnn troT. ting shot is imaginary It Is much bet ter tnan to have a termination like the Haker tragedy of yesterday. Hermlston has reached the hnlnt A. size wnere It Is Issuing bonds. Nou tne troubles begin. CAUSES S5 PER CENT OF DISEASES. Advice Concerning Stomach Troubles and How to Remedy Them. DO Dot nt'Clert Indlwarlnn n-hl.l. leads to all aorta of ills and complica tions. An eminent doctor on a.M that nlnoty-flve per cent of all the His of the human body have their origin in a disordered ttomarh A physician who made a anoolalf-v of stomach troubles, particularly dv- pepsia. after yearn of study perfected the formula from which RexaU Dys pepsia Tablets are made. Our experience with Rexall Dyspep sia Tablets lends us to believe tbem to be the greatest remedy known for the relief of acute Indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. Their Ingredients are sooth ing and healing to the Inflamed mem branes of the stomach. They are rich In pepsin, one of the greatest digestive aids known to medicine. The relief they afford Is almost immediate. Their nse with persistency and regularity for a short time brings about a cessation Of the pains caused by stomach dlsor ders. Itexall Dyspepsia Tablets will insure fiealthy appetite, aid digestion and promote nutrition. As evidence of our sincere faith In Rexall Dyspepsia Tab lets, we ask yon to try them at our risk. If they do. not give you entire satisfaction, we will return yon the money yon raid us for them wtthnnt S . question or formality. The mnm In X tnrp prices 23 cents. .10 cents and I ,f 100. Remember you can obtain thom t.only at our ton-The Rexall Store j HIU. S DKUU STORE. NOTICE OF STREET lMTROYEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: No tlce Is hereby given that In pursuance NEMO self reducing fDRSFTQ The perfect corset for large. Also two new models for elanJo' finifwa Pwma. (CO ff f A tf SPECIAL PRICES ON "IVY" CORSETS 350 of these high grade corsets secured at less than maKers cosi. os le price JVc to$5.00 Ferris good ene v Waists For misses and girls 75c to $1.25 De Bevoise Brassierres The popular close fitting corset cover and bust sup porter 50c to $1.00 The advice of an expert corsetierre always at your Service SEE OUR WINDOW DISPL AY TODAY K. WEST, -The Quality Store gWBayWBSfJStaSJJ -t of a resolution adopted by the common ( 121; lots 1 and 34, block 124, and lots ' the council chamber at the hoil council of the city of La Grande, Ore-1 9 and 10 , block 125, Chaplin's addition ! nvirv-t our of 8 r v- io consider said esti- to La Grande,Oregon. jmated coaU an, levy 0? 8ald8e8g. u. wreoy ,urtner given that.ment, when a hearing will be gWed council of the city of La Grande, Ore gon, on the 2nd day of March, 1910, creating Improvement district No. 14, and designating Fir street as such dis tricted in pursuance of a resolution adopted bv said common council on the 28th day of June, 1911, whereby said council determined and declared its Intention to Improve all that por tion of Fir s reet, ln said Improvement constructing cement walks on each I side of street, the council will, ten' days after , the service of this notice upon the owners of the property af fected and benefitted by such improve ment, order that said above described Improvement be made; that the boun daries of said district to be so im proved are aa follows. All that portion of Fir street, from the north line of 0W. R. & N. Co.. to the south side of Monroe avenue. (A) And the property affected or benefited by said improvement Is a3 follows: O.-W. R. N. ft R. Co. and lot 1, block the council will levy a special assess ment on all the property affected and benefitted by such Improvement for the purpose of paying for such Im provement.. That :he estimated cost of such improvement Is the sum of By C. M. HUMPHREY"? f,;1,.?!! ?1.CT nn Rec of the City of U Grand .vw u.j vi Aliquot isii, meei ai uregon. to any person feeling aggrieved by such assessment. . ' I ' La Grande, Oregon, August 4th, V911. CITY COUNCIL OF LA GRANI OREGON, 1 ji,HB4j,a:aftiq x-errv meumatie wjitnr Wind Mills Deming Pumps, Richardson & Boynton Wrm iirVnmnAi.. T.'.. TT-1 ....... "Jvwa auiiiaws, triyo v aives ana Jtiuinirs. Qutr Z Ui Assort- I BAY 6 ZWE1FEL 1 I FLUMBERS, HEATERS, SHttT MEMl WORKERS O SFLFL I TvS f Tbe ,3csf mf!h?d!or wWnq such del cious bev- Lemonades. Egg Phosphate. Orange Punch, and other combinations that CT7T TM7nr Electric Drink Mixer zte vety popular