PAGE FOUR
THE OBSERVER
BRUCE DteNNiS
IDITOB AH1 OWHB.
laterea at the postafflea at La Brando,
Oregon, as secoa elan Mttar.
SUBSCRIPTION WATEO.
Dally, ilngl P7
allTt P
sally, par Month ..
....15
....
WHAT THE KINETOPHONE
MEANS.
If the kinetophone had been invent
ed in the days of Shakespeare we of
today might see the bard of Avon
step to the front of a London stage
and hear his own voice reciting the
prologue of one of his pluya. Those
studying the history of the drama
might refer to the film which had pre
served the manner and the speech of
the great Garrick as they now refer
to the contemporary literary accounts
f this famous actor; the "immortal"
Siddons would have more than a book
laim to immortality, for this favor
ite English actress of a bygone day
could be judged and compared on the
merits of her work and not merely on
what the writers of the timo said
about her. Coming more down to
date we might have on the film the
famous Maggie Mitchell and Char
lotte Cushman of our own land; those
of us lucky enough to have seen Jo
seph Jefferson and Sir Henry Irving
. would have more than mere wordy
description to hand down to the gen
eration to whom these names are
rapidly come to have little but a his
toric significance.
If the kinetopohone had been in
vented within the last century we
might today see Lincoln's face and
hear his . voice as he delivered the
Gettysburg speech. We might review
with eyes and ears aa well as minds
the eloquence that made Daniel Web-
ater and Henry Clay famous. In
short we might have unrolled before
' os alt the great personalities and the
great events ya the drama of history.
The kinetopohone was Invented but
a short tine ago. The machine it
self, wonderful as it is, may prove
disappointing to ai public satiated
with wonders and demanding the cli
max of perfection even from first ef
forts. But the mind that is alive to
the inner significance of things can
hardly fail to pauRe with something
like awe when it realizes what it will
mean in the future.
ADVICE FOR YOUNG COUPLES.
The great mistake most frequently
nu.de by young couples about to be
gin housekeeping is buying a vast
quantity of household goods cheap in
price and poor in quality the result
of an ambition to start with "every
thing." .
The making of a comfortable and
permanent home is a more serious
matter and a slower process. You
are buying not for a day but for a
life time! Don't try to do it all in a
day, or a week, or a month, or a
year.
Household goods that become
household goods are acquired slowly.
Each srticle, in the home that has
The Test
Time determines whether the policies under which a bank is oper
ated are safe. KfTSItf mv ! I
This bank has been In business twenty-sli years.
It had grown steadily until It h bwn on nt hm tm.
most prosperous financial luMltutlons In tbe West.
The soundness of Its policies Is attested by the long list of conserv
ative business men who transact their business here; also by m
earnnO surplus of $130,Ov).OO, the work of time and the res-ilt of
conservative management.
This bank has facilities for taking rare of more high grade but'.
- neat and offers rta services to those wbo appreciate tbe bekt In
Uuiklac.
La Grande National Bank
La Grande, Oregon
Capital. tlOO.vOO.OO Surplus, $; .3.000.00 Resources, 1.100 900.0
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF r? 'TED STATES OOTEHXEST.
UNITED STATES POSTAL . VTIXGS DEPOSITOR!.
grown instead of just kappened, as
its own association and significance.
When you begin housekeeping, buy
a few good things that will last Buy
only the necessities of housekeeping,
buy only the best quality, and buy
them only after you liave examined
them and made sure that they are
that quality. Don't tell the dealer to
man A nn tMu or that but go down to
! the atore and pick it out for your
self. Aoove all things, don't buy the
cheap trash advertised in the mail
order catalogs that you have no op.
portunity to,, examine before paying
out your money for it.
Be satisfied to start with a few
things that will Inst you a lifetime
insteud of cluttering up your new
home with a lot of stuff that will
neither look well nor wear weH.
Buy good furniture fewer pieces
and higher quality. You will accumu
late more as the years go on, never
fear; if it is the right kind it will
serve you a life time; if it is the
wrong tind it will go back on you
perhaps just at the time when you
least like to uy in later years. ,
When you build the house, don't
try to build a great big house out of
cheap stuff. Build instead to last, of
good material bought at; home from
someone you can hold accountable for
its quality. Don't get the foolish idea
that it is economy to save a few dol
lars on the material and lose years of
wear. There is no economy In poor
lumber, botchy millwork and adulter
ated paint.
Build and buy for the future, not
for now. Have a little of the best,
so it will last a long time, acquire
things as you need them, and have a
FIVE OBSERVER 4-28
house that, inside and outside, will
be serviceable, good-looking and a
real saving in the long run.
BRYAN IN THE WEST.
Col Bryan should make a long stay
in the west and then he would be
better fitted to pass on the California
question. Possibly . a few days may
enlighten him, but it is hard to be
lieve that he will be able to see
things with wide vision unless he un
dergoes some of j the unpleasant
things that' Cilifornfans suffer fom
our Mongolian neighbors. '
The colonel will have a difficult
task in convincing Governor Johnson
that the little brown brothers are as
docile and make such perfect citizens
as the Oregonian and some other
newspapers indicate by their editor
ials. Certai i it is that California's
chief executive will not agree with
the Portland Oregonian when ' it
quotes and practically agrees with
some mdy who, atfer studying the
races, insists that an American girl
had better marry a good, energetic
Japanese than to marry a worthless
American. We believe that Governor
Johnson will insist that should a girl
have such an alternative as to mar
riage, the girl had better stay sinfcle
and lead the honrable life of a maiden
lady.
When he gets real anxious t sret
tome fish, the man with the jointed
fihrod usually asks advice of the boy
ailh the birch pole.
ot Tinx
LA GRANDIS EVENING OBSERVES,
1: pet pig cf the New York polica
force has been disposed of., Nothing
must le permitted to remain in the
dej-vrtment 'part can squeal.
The rubber trust always nas a
comeback at President Wilson. . -Ho
lidsa a bicycle and must buy tire.
Mr. Taft's dally golf scores are at
tracting very little attention these
days.
A thirty-two foot snake has been
found in Canada. But in Canada they
drink it out of beer glasses.
' Be patient the commission form of
government for La Grande is just
about ready to be announced, after
which discussion will be free and un-
trammeled.
The sentiment against having a
governor appoint officers to hold over
a regular election is not growing, but
it is being aroused in Union ad Wal
lowa counties by the county attornev
law.
- Soon the Y. M. C. A. campaign is
to start. Don't, hold your purse
strings so tight.
Evidently Woodrow has overlooked
the local . interest in the La Grande
postoffice matter. Strange he should
he so unmindful of these things.
MERCHANTS SIGN AGREEMENT
, ON CLOSING HOURS.
Stricter Adherance to This Rule Is
Promised by Merchants.
In order to have more uniformity
in business circles regarding the
keeping open of stores a committe
was appointed by the Merchants' Pro
tective association to call on the dif
ferent stores with the idea of es
tablishing regulur hours for business.
The commitee named consisted of
Mac Wood, John Collier, Wm. Ash,
H. Seigrist, Press Lewis, A. V. An
drews and H. French.
As a result of the comimttee's work
the following agreement was obtained
from the firms whose names are
subscribed thereto:
We, the undersigned merchants of
La Grande, believing that the best in
terests of our city and all concerned
demand that our stores be kept clorrd
ail day Sunday and evenings after
6 o'clock p. m., except Saturday
evening, hereby agree to keep our
stores closed as above stated.
The Golden Rule Co., The People's
Store, N. K. West, Ash Bros., A. V.
Andrews, Franch & Srranton, F. E.
Wilhelm, The Club Tailors, E. E.
McLeod, L. J. French Shoe Co., E. E.
Kirtley, S. H. Dalton.The Hub, A. J.
Lilly, Island City M. A M. Co., W. H.
Bohnenkamp Co., H. Block, Fred Gei
btl. The movement is considered only
fair to the employes of the different
establishments as the evenings will
then be free to all connected with
the merchandizing business of the
city. Under the state law the num
ber of hours for a working week are
prescribed and it is the wish of every
business man whose name appears
above to conform strictly to that law.
In order to do so it is found that the
closing of stores at 6 o'clock is neces-
NO MORE PRESERVES.
Stale Game Commissions Will Not
Add Preserve Territory Here.
Although requests for new pre
serves have been sent to the state
garre commission, Chas. B. Orai,
deputy game warden, has been ad
vised that there will be no additions
to the amount of territory f.lready
exempt from hunting in t-Ms valley.
The territory thus shut jff from
hunting and on which the rtst is
breeding game birds, covers a
large area of the valley and suffi
cient has been done in the
eyes of the commission, to warrant
the edict that no more preserves will
be created.
UNIFORMITY
111 uluuihu
SID III MID-MR
SPECTACULAR FEATURE IN 3
'REELS ARCADE THEATRE
TODAY
For today and tomorrow only, The
Arcade will feature "Saved in Mid
Air" a three reel production full of
thrills and action. This picture will
hold you spellbound, you will wonder
at the desperate chances the actors
take, you will admire still more the
perfect photography of the three big
reels, the acting is up to the standard
and it is an excellent picture in every
j way. The other numbers on the pro
! gram is a Keystone comedy withall
the old favorites in the cast, and the
. bill closes with Johnson and Booth
in new jokes and songs, featuring Mr.
Johnson, the whistler.
Leek te Tear Planblag.
Yu kaow what happens in -a bouse
In which the plumbing i In poor tnn-
I dltlon everybody In the house is lla-
ble to contract typhoid or some other
' fever. The digestive organs perform
the same functions In the human body
as the plumbing does for the bouse.
and they should be kept in first claas
condMton all the time. U you hsvo
any trouble with your digestion take
Chamberlain's Tablets and you are
certain to got quick relief. For sale
by all dealers.
Former Baseball Playrr Dead.
William H. Fairchilds, better
known as "Missou," died last Friday
j evening at the St. Elizabeth hospital
in Baker City. He was 85 years of
age. Prior to his death he was in
j the employ of the Oregon Short Line
laa conductor. In 1901 he was star
' centerflelder for the Baker baseball
'team and was in 1904 a member of
; the La Grande team. He leaves a
I mother and two sisters to mourn his
I loss. The body was taken to Glenns
' Ferry, Idaho, for interment beside
' the remains of his wife who died
about a year ago.
Found a Care for Rheumatism. :
"I suffered with rheumatism for
two years and could not get my right
hand to my mouth for that length or
time." writes Lee L. Chapman. Maple
ton, lows. "I suffered terrible pa'.i
o I could not sleep or He still a.
night. Five years ago I beean nsini
Chamberlain's Liniment and In two
months I was well and have not suf
fered with rheumatism since." For
sale by all dealers. '
Bncou They eloped In the fellow's
automobile, yon know.
I'lxTt And wu tiie girl's fetber sn
gry? "Well. I JtM K'less he was. They
broke down. Hud t In old r.inn I mil to
go after them Willi the hurst- and tow
'em back home." Yon kers Ktiitexinaii.
Mu You've iHt-ii drinking! I xinell
It on your hrailb.
Pa Not m drop. I've bwn eiitlna
frosrs' legs. NVIuit you smell Is the bop.
Harvara l.iinipoon.
Our grocer liax a cheerful face.
But I like not his grin.
His bill he brings with railllng grace
He Is a Bill-lkln.
-Detroit News.
Our con I mnn happens In the while.
His face Is merry, quite.
But do like his beaming smile?
Not by an anthracite:
-Chicago Tribune.
! Our neighbor's dog is full of fun.
He mixes grin and grit.
He's bit our children one by one.
We don't like him a bit:
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
j "Why don't you ever go to Europe.
I Mr. Banks?"
"Because, young man. I am one of
ti Kui'i ' t.i. .ll ii'U(il to blny
bnnie"-Washington Star.
Ceugbs and Ceanaajptlea.
Coughs and colds, when aeglerted.
always lead to serious trouble ot the
lungs. The wisest thing to do when
you hive a rctd that troubles you Is
to get a battle of Dr. King's New Dis
covery. Tou w!ll get relief from tbe
first dose, and fluaDy the cough will
disappear. O. H. Brown, of Musa-
dine. Ala., writes: "My wife was
down la bed with an obstinate cousb.
ntid I honestly believe bad It not b?r n
for Dr. King's New Discovery, she
would not be living today." Known
for forty-threa years as the best rem
edy for cougbs and coM. Price Sor
and fjl.H0. Recommended by all deal
Front Lace Cors
OWING to the inaeatv
ing poonlaritj of
t front lace coreeta
have greatly enlarged :
our assortment of atylee of
these models.
At our Coraet Depart
ment we now offer front
lace coreeta for every ponai
ble figure. Our selection of
front lace corsets includes
the very latest and moat
approved designs.
We aell Henderson
'Front Lace Corsets. You
will be enthusiastic about
these splendid models
when you find how charm
ingly they will shape your
figure.' These well known
front lace corsets give a slender, sweeping figure-effect that
makes the wearer appear fashionable and natural. '
Henderson Front Lace Corsets are designed with tha
latest innovations. They are constructed to give the most
lengthy and satisfactory service. In fit, comfort and ease they
will delight the most exacting wearer.
You are invited to visit our Corset Department and see ths
interesting display of front lace corsets, Your , individualized
model is here ready for you to wear at a moderate price.
Many New Models
in Henderson corsets
AT THE CORSET DEPARTMENT
Front Lace Styles
.' $2.50, $3.50, $4.00. '
STOUT WOMEN
Find Perfect Comfort
la This NEW
Elastic gores
make the ex
tremely long
skirt flexible
and comfort
able, and the
clastic won't
wear out.
It's NEW!
No. S22-low butt
No. 324 medium
53.50
Latest Nemo
invention. Of
fine, strong
white couti 1;
sizes 20 to 36.
C - ' t Vf'vt!
N322
P - lSJICURVE -
"A COMPETENT CORSET FITTER TO
HELP YOU SECURE A CORRECT FITTING
IF YOU DESIRE."
OXY-ACETELYNE WELDING
We are welders of Oast ' ron, Iron, Steal, Brass, Aluminas,
and other metals, by the dry acet!yns welding process. Don't
SCRAP your broken casting?.
Save ihe PiecesWe Weld Them
An up to dnte repair shop, equipped with ne-.v machines.
McKimm & Company
Baker, Oregon. Phone 24.
GENERAL REPAIRING.
CLASS SEES PLAY
, Rank and File of Senior Class Wit-
ness Production of Class Play. -
The entire senior class of the high
school Inst evening witnessed one of
the last rehearssls of the flay "A
j Box of Monkeys," whicf a hnlf dozen
'of the class will preseit net Friday
evening. Th rank Hid file of the
cla?s is much elated at the s.nooth-
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 1913.
Back Lace Styles
$1.00 to $3.50. v
There is a
N
emo
here for every
stout figure, each
model has . some
riis-tinct feature
designed espec
ially to meet the
requirements of
a p a r t i c ular
dresser. Prices
from $3.50 to $5.
DADi
ness with which the play is presented
and predict great success ofr the
amateur actors and actresses.
Wisconsin Timberman Here.
A. H. Stangc, president of the Mt
Emily Timber company of this city,
who has ben visiting his son, Aug. J. f
Stange and family, of La Grande,
for the past few days, intends to
I leave tomorrow evening for his home
I in Merril, Wisconsin.
1.