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PAOIO FOUtt T A GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1912 THE OBSERVER BRUCE DENNIS' ED110B AXD OWXEB. iXatared at (lie poMonlce at La Grande, Oregon, as second clnss matter SCB 'RilTIOX BATES. ' Dally, single cogf 5c Dally, per wctli l.c Daily, iter month THE SHORT BALLOT. As time go on. It grows clearer and clearer that the salvation of the American politics Is sure to come by the short ballot. The boss and the heeler and the two-by-twice politician will never be put down and out by any other means.".- We started out with the short ballot Idea In revolutionary times, but along in Andrew Jackson's day we got well launched on our present course. In those days there was a great hubbub about the "people" and "popular rights" and politicians got people to believing that the only way to get true popular government was to fill every office by popular election, from the President down to dog-catcher. The people were flattered and believed IL and thy wrote the doctrine Into the constitutions of all the states to the great benefit and profit of tho politi cians. From that day to this we have wal lowed In a quagmire of elective offic es. We elect pretty nearly everything and everybody. We elect so many that no voter pretends to know 'any thing about the candidates, except the most Important. He Is handed a state ticket with a long string of offices on It. He has a preference for governor, but beyond that he knows, and cares nothing, so he votes them all In at one feli swoop. The climax of this ab surdity was reached recently in New York when they actually handed the voter a ballot fourteen feet long. .. Of course such a system can have but one result the multiplication of Is occasionally forced to ship In lagre Job-huntera and the encouragement of bosses and wire-pullers. That Is why America has been ruled so long by the politicians. Teit Is why the people nave come to tafc so little Interest In politics. Tfcat la why city govern ment In AmBs always has been so expensive, corrupt and Inefficient. But the people are beginning to see the light. They are getting enough of this orgy of elections. They are be ginning to learn that tho doctrine that the neonle must elect every official la pure bunk, handed to them by politic-1 ' 1.. riM.nt, BVllBnt. , lans lor revenue dim;, mcj tlng bak to the old view and the only proper one. which Is this:That power ought to be placed In the hands of on ly a few men. what these few bo dl Tectly resjKjaslliHe to .the people, that i - l .1 ,,n.,A- vnU frit iinv we peopio iiuuiu i.u.u. more officials at ono time than tho are thorbughty ranilllar with, and tha the ticket should nover contain any office that Is n(H Important enough o attract attention. Thcso are ' tjie principles of the Bhort ballot an they are maklns headway In Ameiica. In Missouri tho republican put It Into their platform n these wordB: "We believe la the principle of a short baHot ba, wider that there may e an Increased respoiiHibillty upon he party of elective officials for the conduct of public affairs, and a bet ter opportunity for tho people to dis criminate In tlp selection of such officials." In Ohio thp lemocrnts said the same thing lnlhese word: i "A short ballot In tho selection of officers, aa a means of Insuring closer scrutiny bi the selection of public .officials, and for fixing and centralis ing responsibility. In Pennsylvania the republicans put the !ort ballot first anion their progressive principles. In Illinois both democrats and republicans came out for the short ballot principle. In "New Tork It Is epeded that a cara- -Dalgn IU ,urtPl t0 ,hortei1 UD tirkot to three offlnes ov- ino BLAiy v- , ernor. HeutMiant-governor ana treas urer, with all other state officers ap- "P2Sdtai wbir should any state official. e elected of th. tandoffic la this TT. ,m know or ear who bs rroteo for A supennie- . cation or the member of "the state board of education, who or what the candidates were? - Was there any earthly reason for electing any of these men? ,' . There Is Just one way to get true popular government. That way U not by trying to elect every public servant, but by electing a very few I men, putting the reins entirely In their hands, and ousting them If the do not run the public business satisfactorily. That is the way they do In Canada and Canada has more efficient gov ernment, quicker response to public opinion and cleaner politics than the states. We have tried the other utu mr nearly a century, and what has It given us? Tammany Hall, the Pen- rose-Quay machine, Lorlmerlsra, bos ses, henchmen, machines, peanut pol iticians, slush funds, and finally a condition of public apathy In which you cannot get half the voters to the plls even to vote on a presldentia' nomination. Is It not time we got away fro.ni Jacksonlan superstition, and began to transplant the ideas of private busi ness Into public affairs? We com mend the short ballot principle to the attention of all citizens who are tired of being run by men who make a business out of politics. One of the happiest moments In the life of the ultimate consumer comes when he receives a bill fo;' something he has already paid for and succeeds In finding the receipt. An aviator's wife, who had sued for divorce, aaked the courts to dis continue her suit. She probably re alizes that It won't take long before she will be a natural widow. More billboards are going up about town to destroy the appear ance of the city and to retard the growth of beauty development. The public library Is to have a aioi t attractive entrance; lights are to be piaced in front of Honan hall and tbe. public will greatly appreciate It, too. ASKS FOR COUREt'TIOM. La, Grande, Ore., July 31. (To the Editor) I hereby correct a little mistake In your paper of July , 30, and under the head of "Women Fight-' There Is no Mrs. Albert Floberg in the city of La Grande, nor anywhere else, and I am glad of It. I expect if there was a Mrs. Albert Floberg I would have troubles and disappoint ments enough at home without rail roading her around police stations and court rooms. It was Miss Flo berg. As to the flglit only one blow was struck, according to the witnesses in the case. ALBERT FLOBERG. Dr. C. H. Ellsworth, dentist, 16 Baldwin St, Rochester, N. Y.. says Foley Kidney Pills gave him immedi ate relief and strengthened him won derfully. "I have been bothered with weak kidneys and bladder trouble and suffered much pain. Foley Kidney Pills gave me immediate relief and strengthened me wonderfully. I am pleased to rcommend their use.'' A. T. Hill, Druggist. Oak library table, couch, rockers, one spring and mattress at a price that will save you money If you need any of those things. Dr. Stevenson 80fi Washington avenue. It is now well known that not more than one case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment what ever. All that Is needed is a free application of Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the parts at each ap plication. Try It and see bow quickly it will relieve tbe pain and soreness. Sold by all dealers. eod There is no real need of anyone be ing troubled with constipation. Cham berlain's Tablets will cause an agree able movements of the bowels without any unpleasant effect Give them a trial. For sale by all dealers, eod Each age of our lives has Its Joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be it Chambeslalns Tablets are taken to strengthen the digestion and keep the bowels regular. These tab lets are mild and gentle In their ac tion and especially suitable for peo ple of middle age and older. For ale by all dealers. eod A sprained ankle may aa a rule be cured In from three to four days by applying Chamberlain's Llalment and observing the directions with each bot tle. For sale by all dealers. end 1 Dir. Schoirs Foot Specialties.:.:. JHUSTf AKKDVEDD -- On Display In Window Today -- "Specialties that correct all deformities and remedies to cure every ailment of the foot." Visit Our Shoe Department and Let Us Show These Wonderful Foot Helps. "Ask for free booklet" N. K. WEST The Quality Store Hay fever and asthma make August a month of Intense suffering to many people. Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound gives prompt ease and relief, and is soothing and healing to the in flamed membranes. Wm, ' M. Mere tliew, N. Seaxsport,' Me., says: "A fee doses of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved me of a severe attack of asthma and less than a bot tle caused a complete cure." Refuse substitutes. A. T. Hill. Attention Modern Woodmen. ' The regular meeting for . tonight has been postponed until next Thurs day evening, Aug. 8th. r WANTED Twenty laborers for street worlc : Warren Construction Co., Room 6, Foley Bldg. 7-31-tf FURNrSHED HOUSE KEEPING ROOMS at 1808 Third street Phone Red 3952. 7-31-tf WANTED Washing and plain sew ing. Apply at 2504 North Birch or telephone Black 3042. 8-1 -6t Elks' Parade Pictures. Friday and Saturday the Arcade theatre will show the Elks' parade pictures made In Portland during the big B. P. O.- E. convention. The prin cipal events are shown and tbe big parade is given In all Its splendor showing the different lodges la their fine and unique costumes. This pic ture Is of great Interest locally and no doubt a great many familiar faces will be seen. LOVELY HAIR. Parisian Sage Immediately Banishes Dandruff, Stops Scalp Iltch and Makes the Hair Radiant and Charming. Parisian Sage la not a dye It does not contain poisonous sugar of lead or any other dangerous Ingredient It Is a high grare scientific combi nation that will put life, lustre and beauty Into any hair the minute it is applied. Scalp Itch goes over night; dand ruff disappears; hair stops falling and the scalp becomes Immaculately clean and free from germs. There's a delight treat coming toi your scalp If you havent tried Parl-j slan Sage. Girl with Auburn hair on every carton and bottle. 50 cents at the Newlln Drug company and deal ers everywhere. Receiver's Sale. By virtue of an order issued out of and under the seal of the district court of the United States for the dis trict of Oregon appointing W, S. Bon nalle, receiver for a certain stock of goods, described as follows, towlt: the stock of goods, ware and merchandise In that certain store building located on the southwest corner of First and Main streets In the city of Joseph, Wallowa county, Oregon, known as the S. E. Forsstrom store and by vir tue of an order of sale made by, the above court for the above-mentioned stock of goods. Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, receiver for said stock of goods, will on and before Saturday, the 10th day of August, 1912, receive sealed bids at my office In Joseph, Oregon, on the above stock of goods, said bids to be accompanied by cash or a certified check for not less than 10 per cent of the amount bid and I hereby further reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Dated this 12th day of July, 1912. 7-Sl-et THIS IS THE SCHOOL, ' Excellent location, complete equip ment. Fall term opens Sept. 2. Board aud room, $16 to $20. Write or call and see us. 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The action handles .22 short, .22 long or .22 long rifle cart ridges any or all at the same time without adjustment Ktminwton-UMCOim perfect ihootinf combination Rerainitoii Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co. 299 Broadway 4 Nw York City Deafness Cannot Be Cured br local application, u they cannot it'ui-ii ma maeuea portion or m car. There Is only ono way to curs deafness, and that la by constitutional remtKllea, IVafness la rauami bv an Inflamed rnntli. Hon ot tha mucous llnln o( the Eusta chian Tube. When this tubs Is Inflamed you navs a rumbllnic aounJ or Imperfect hearing, and when It Is entirely closed. Deafness is ih. ,u,nl . n.. -i , v.. ... fUmmatlnn ran b taken out and this I iuoe restored to Its normal condition, nearlns will be destroyed foreyer; nlns out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which Is nothing but an Inflamed condi tion of tho mucous surfaces. swill slTsOnsllniHleM IWIIar fnranyease of LT'V i .-sntrd br rstsrrbi that esnm.t n rsrad br HaU s Ustarrh Oars, ttond for circular, frss. ' J l'HNlT.tX),Tulsdo,Okls sy rtnuarut. TVi. Haus, t-sisili pun to, oossUsaUaa. The Gossard front lace corset has always sold at IS, op to this year. It la worth mora than tS ts the woman who appreciates ths style and solid comfort she en Joys In the Oossard the one right eerset The great demand for the Oos sard has enabled the makers, by doabllng their output, to lower the price to $3.50, while keep tM the high qaallty that has asade the Oossard America's in rem eonet A eomplete line always ea kaa4. Price fi&o to ts.so. If yon aeed a new eorset tale dobs Re mi. FOR SALE My 6 room bungalow on Washington avenue for sale at a price that will suit you. Also a furnished house on Spring street. Will make close figures as I am leaving the city Sept. 1st. DR. STEVENSON
