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
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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. Baker Business College,
Hanson & Klnlon, Props. 7-23-eodtf
1 he Gossard at
$3.50 Is a Real
Corset Bargain
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Complete Equipment tor Resetting and Repairing
Rubber'.Buggy Tires
LA GRANDE IRON WORKS
D. FITZGERALD, Proprietor .
COMPLETE MACHINE SHOPS AND FOUNDRY
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tested for accuracy by expert gunsmiths. It shoots as you hold.
The simple, improved safety device on every Remington
UMC .22 repeater never (ails to work. Accidental discharge
is impossible. ' -
Tht Remington-UMC .22 Repeater is easily cared for.
In taking down, your fingers are your only tools. The breech
block, firing pin and extractor, come out in one piece permitting
the barrel to be cleaned from the breech.
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