La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, May 22, 1913, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, MAY 22, 1913. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, PAGE FOUR 531: TUtT' DCirr I C?d about as near a blank as can be well BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner imagined. Yes, the Oregonian is quit riht when it remarks, "There 1" r.o poli- Entered at the postomce at L. Grande, Oregon, as second class 1 we . "T"; , C . ' matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Dally, single copy 5c J no politics in the state of Oregon. And there probably never will be un til the people free themselves from the domination of a machine cimpos false men." sail ur.rlcr that representation of "peaple's n.il njki wlr : - . ,.. l!5c eu 01 uovernur nwi, Daily, per month 65c I Stak Olcott and Senator Chamber Daily, per six months in ad- lam, all of whom vance Sa.aO Daily, per year in advance $7.00 Daily, by mail per year in ad vance $1.00 Weekly Observer, per year in 'advance $1.50 MORE ABOUT , SINN" OT. So many requests ):;ve been made from subscribers to know more about Advertising rates on application. All j ginnott and his speech on wool since copy for display advertising must reach the office the day before the ad appears. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth St., ,i La Grande, Oregon. The Observer printed an editorial a short time ago telling the people that Sinnott was the wool men's defender and not Chamberlain, that we here- creant to their pledges, and, in the ease of the senior senator, their loy alty to their pledges was encouraged members of its state legislature been true to their promises and have spurned with scorn and righteous in dignation the faintest hint or sugges tion of disloyalty or repudiation of those pledges given to the people, pledges no more solemn or binding, Mr. Chairman, than the pledges of your platform and your president, that no legitimate industry would be injured by your tariff policy." I say on account of this unshaken fidelity of the Republican-party of my stale this quadrennial crop of Democratic senators has sprung up, has bloomed, and has been harvested, and by vir tue of this harvest you now have a safe working majority on the other side of the capitol in the. persons of the two Oregon senators, who, I am pleased to attest, grace their posi tions in that distinguished body. They were elected by Republican leg islators who refused to repudiate their pledges, who refused to be re with reprint a few excerpt3 from the speech as it appeared in the Con gressional Record: r ; "There are promises and promises. there are pledges and pledges," said Mr. Sinnott. There is the pledge of the Republican members of the Ore- The Oregonian, in announcing its gon legislature to vote for the, popu- NO POLITICS IN PORTLAND " NOR IN OREGON. support of H. R. A (bee, Progressive aominee , for mayor of Portland, states there Is no politics in the may oralty .campaign. And doubtless there Is not, for "the .Portland Oregonian would under no consideration sup port a Progressive nominee from a political sUndpoint. ;h j( : (s , ' The statement of the leading news paper of the state in the Portland city campaign can be properly wid ' ened, for there is no politics in the state of Oregon no more than there v is in tne city" campaign at Portland. . Format, least six years there has been 'no" politics in this state. Par ties remain in name and as vehicles for nailing down ' nominations, ' but that is all. When nominations have .been seur - thef political, parly seems to have served the nominee all , It can and hej then goes forth bush whacking, back-biting, combining, with his former enemies and does a wholesale jobbing of everyone whorr. lie thinks is i n h is way. He shakes, hands with the devil on one side and In ' the " next breath ' sings "Onward ; Christian Soldier;" he lines up to the bar with "good fellows" while on , his way to address a state wire pro hibition meeting. His attitude on woman suffrage to the old guard is ferninst, but at the same time he is sending words of good cheer to Mrs. Duniway. , Politics! Of course there's no poli tics in Oregon. The state is filled with hypocrites v crying for office, most of whom are wholly unfitted for any office t!hcy ecek. We have a governor who might find some bank that would pay him a hundred dollars a month in a minor position; he seems to be exceedingly rratic at times, and the rest of the time is a very commonplace, - ordi- nary individual. We have one United States nator who as governor did nothing pf con sequence and as senator docs less. Also another United States senator Whose career as a public Ic-ffiVial is "' 1 . ' lor choice for United 'States senator. that pledge has never been violated. Then there is the trustless Cartha genian , pledge, which has made the term "pnnic faith'" a byword, an ex pression - of reproach and infamy a synonym for all which is false, faith less and unreliable. Then there is the pledge of ; the .Democratic plat-1 form' for 'legislation ' that -will mot injure of destroy legitimate indus try," If. this bill pasess in its pres. shows that at the last census the sheep of the nation were worth $231, 000,000; that the land and equipment needed to maintain these flocks rop representing a total investment of $581,000,000. The census shows sheep on 010,000 farms. The industry pays for labor $47,580,000 each year It pays yearly for forage $23,lu0,000; taxes on sheep alone, $2,600,000 per annum; ireignt on wool is annually $4,000,000. The actual cost of mail! taining the 52,000,00 sheep in - tins country is $137,000,000. Surely such an industry can not be the subject of the radical treatment you propose to administer without the most disas trous and radical consequences. The tariff board in its report shows that it costs 11 cents a pound to raise wool in the western part of the United States and 9 1-2 cents in the entire country. That iri J.he great woo! producing sections of South America the cost is only 4 or 5 cents. That in Australia, our future com petitor if this bill passes, the cost is only a few cents a pound on wool. The labor cost in the United States per sheep is 82 cents, against 7 cents in ' Australia. The average forage cost here is 45 cents, in Australia 8 cents. ' Our western interest rates range from 8 to 10 per cent,' in Aus tralia it is 5 per cent. All of which by a Republican president.' I know, and I say it without egotism or de sire for self-exploitation, for I had the honor at (hat time of being a member of the. Oregon Benate. , Then and there, Mr. Chairman, as now and here, the political neologist found or suggested -new meanings demonstrates that we can, not com- and definitions for .words, sophistry pete with Australia in the production as now furnished plausible reasons of wool on a free trade basis, and the concerning what was' 'legitimate' and ' consequence will be that our wool what was not; cupidity and avarice - raisers in a large measure will have were appealed to; office, preferments to abandon the industry and liquidate and ..committee,,.- appointments - also their indebtedness .the best they can. failed to seduce. But these blandish- What are we offered to compen- ments were of no, avail. Ali'terrbrs sate' us for' the prospective destruc-. '"I were. then invoked, to Jnduce members .tion of this industry? Cheaper cloth- hi mull iiiku'ui id muu uinires. H.VB inv ' uuriiiir 1 1 1 n ittui nai. 11 inav .ait ent form, "Punic laitK" :in ny state i anJ oept that,' terror- which" here some of the! free-trade orators talked will "become' a sweet "Phrase, .a ,eu- .i ' ,.i.v '' ,.-vi. . -.j...: - j- phemism,, in comparison with. thisJ manifestation' '-of "Democratic faith, pledges' ahd ' performnaae. "The state of ' Oregon is;, an over whelmingly Republican state. Among its various, industries and activities it is .especially noted for two valued crops, both of which may 'be disas trously' ''affected by the 1 passage of this bill in its present form through the Sixty-third 'congress.' One' "of jlhese' great crops, which we, Kep'ubli cana are prond -of and 'desirous of preserving for the state and nation and, which the promises and pledges of both your platform and your pres ident gave us assurance would not be injured by the proposed Demo. era tic . tariff changes, is the wool crop. The other crop to which have reference and which may also be disastrously affected by the final passage of this "bill, and which crop for its continuance needs and has ev. ery right to expect the utmost con cern, encouragement, and fostering care from the majority in this body, instead of the blight and mildew you seem determined to visit upon ' it through , the passage of this bill, is the quadrennial crop of Oregon's Democratic senators. ' I stated awhile ago that there are promises' and promises, pledees and pledges o there are. I stated that Ogon was an overwhelmingly Re publican state so it is, and has been for two decades past, and so have been its legislatures. And it is be cause the Republican party of the state of Oregon and the Republican seems most effectual the ' Jiat.;. ,pf glibly about, the great reduction" in King Caucu8i''But$ the' honor fiat those i -the- price -of clothing, that would, f ol- Republican. legislators "; was threat !low free wool, but on Wednesday the proof as well as bribe proof. Each one?v6ted -f or ij&e?. Democratic .i?awK- date for .United States senator ..be cause he had pledged his word , that he would' vote for the-' candidate m- majority leader, whose name dlgni fies .this; bill, informed usjatr.ho great reduction, need be expected by the passage of this bill. Let us see just what great boon we need ex- cefving 'ihe largest ;' popular"0 ot. lpect in the way of cheaper clothing Their' pledge; was tiot legally IsWoIng ; j to compensate us for the "destruction jt was argued that It was, pod 'fegiti-'' of the sheep industry by 'free wool. mate.Vbut,. they, considered it TOoral-j Dr. S. V. McClrueJ' on behalf of ly bindipg., Jt was no more morally ! the woolgrower, argues that it ,re-. binding than your pledges to injure quires 3 1-2 yards of 'cloth' to make no 'legitimate' industry, v i ." ; . ! the average man's suit; that to make "Do you dare follow the 'Oregon this 3 1-2 yards of cloth it takes trail?' ' ;3 1-4 pounds of scoured wool; for all "On your platform and presiden- j tne wo1 in this suit the woo raiser tial candidate's pledge, that no 'legi-ony receives ?i.i; tne tantt nas timate' industry should be injured by advanced this suit 48 cents, according your tariff legislation, your senatov- ! to e woolgrower's estimate. And ial candidate, now a member of the ne asks would yur storekeeper who other chamber and also Oregon's sen- ! retails this suit for $25 or $30 sell ior senator, canvassed thj great ifc t0 vou for 48 cents !e8S w!tn wol sheep-raisins districts of EAstn ' on the free list? New Fabrics and Trim mings for Summer Dresses Just Received Bulgarian Bandings In many wonderful color ings and a wide variety of patterns. ' The sea son's newest novelty. 30c yard. ? Balkan Edgings Very popular for trimming the new ratine and Eponge fabrics. 50c yard. Silk Ratines The prettiest creation of the sea son in novelty dress fabrics. We have it in blue, pink and white. Price $1.40 per yard. Cotton Ratines In every weave and weight. Prices range from 25c to $1.40 yard. Fancy White Pique Some with very narrow and others with wide stripes. 25c to 45e. Washable Corduroy Comes in plain white, 27 inches wide. Extra long nap. Price $1.25'yard. Special MUUnerylSdle ' ' ' ' . '' ; ; ; The Famous Gage Bros. ' Pattern Hats I All reduced 25 per cent. f Select your new hat today while you can chdose at this great price saving. H I The Test of Time Time determines whether the policies under' which a bank Is oper ated am .safe. , This bank has been In business twenty-six years. It has grown steadily until It has become one of the stToagest and most prosperous flnanclai Institutions in the West The soundness of Us policies l attested by the long list of conserv ative business men who transact their business here; also bv an earned surplus of 130.OvW.00. the work of time asd the res-ail of oonserrsUve management. . This bank has facilities for taking care of cre high grade b-nl-ness and offers Us services to those who appreciate the best In banking. La Grande National Bank La Grande, Oregon Capital, 100.00.00 Surplus, H30.000.00 Resources, 1.100.000.00 DESIGNATED DEPOSITOBT OF CMTED STATES G0TERMKT. , UXITED STATES POSTAL 8AV150S DEPOSITOBT. Oregon, quieting the apprehension of j 1 am not willing to vote for a bill the woolgrower with iterations and wn'n will certainly cripple and in reiterations of that then plain tnd ' Jure tnis important industry of my unambiguous Democratic pledge i district and state, for a bill which that pledge now 'grown so technical, K1"8" a certain measure of protec abstruce, and recondite, a veritable I tion to tne sugar industry and the Delphic oracle of hidden meaning j woo'en manufacturer, but discrimi nates against me wool raiser 01 my state and nation. My Democratic friends of this house, do not delude yourselves with the idea that you can return and justify yourselves before an indignant constituency with the excuse or the pretense that you have battled for your state's in terests wtih blank cartridges and tin swords in the sham battles of the secret caucus. The real firing' line is here on this floor the real blows are given and taken here." , TarBTr fRJiff 6 purT 6T tie Caucasus.".' where princes were so sbundant that when Russia acquired It only those who could produce a certain number of sbeep, were granted the :iegal.Tlght ft preserve the title Many borrowed sheep for the purpose, and princes are so common at the present day thai Deggar boys In TlHls give the title to each other. "Russian uohles do not have blue blood; tbey have white bones. Com mon people have black bones. In spite of the leveling of society by the de basement of the nobility great Impor tance is attached to the possession of tbe white bones." when now interpreted, unraveled and expounded in the light of the 'Punk. faith' of the philologists of tha ways ana means committee. "If you desire to preserve that quadrennial crop, I advise you nt to handicap your candidates for rc elec tion with such , a subterfuge, " such chicanery,' such a puerjle, plea Vfor your. 'Punic faith', as 'that the wool and sheep industry of Oregon is not a legitimate industry such U3 !voii promised not to injure. If I mistake not the eharcter of the jrentlemen and I feel from my individual as sociation with them that I do not- they. will not, stultify themselves by carrying back such a pusillanimous excuse or message to Oregon. A dis pensation to violate party pledges, coming from the casuits of the cau- cus, will absolve no one under the uregon system.' "The sheepmen of my district arc at a loes to know why their great in dustry is classed among illegitimate industries, why dnstady proceedings are visited upon it, why it deserves the appellation of filius nullius. It may be because he who has been wi led putative father of Democracy thought so much of the sheep indus try and was so anxious to foster and encourage woolgrowing that in 1809, in violation of the laws of Spain, he smuggled a few Merino sheep out of Spain, two of which he later owuaj. And it is this Merino brand rvhich is the essential and predominant strain of sheep in the great wool-growing states. The sheep industry is one af the great and legitimtae indue tries of the nation. '3. W. McClure, secrtarv of th National Woolgrowers association, LOTS OF RUSSIAN NOBLES. PL kt ... . . ,w ""oa "sy Not B, Blut. but Ths, nmvu v nut Hons. In reference to an miiMinff ttj of Ruxslsn tltl. Rothay Reynolds "In Kuusm uii iiw uWvudauU of a tioCTjnarj uooieuiuii Kn. i,i I he demendiinui of prtiuen. touuui un.l ujuy me riunt to use thus Utles; lieu.t ther ure rich prlrnvn uud Poor prlii-. prtii.w with dlKtlugulHb ed muuoen. mid prm.-w. with uo uiau ners. elesnnt prlm-m on pritioes you could uot poMlhly he stfvU wstlktns down rimidllly with, prluees In pal sees and prltuwi lu gurrets. Drim. who are dtwIrHhle purtls and princes who advertise in the newspapers for wires with money, "A Blum- at the St Petersburg dl i rectory and a ruiiKb calculation show tbut there are koiii 2oo men. women and children In tb caiiital al.mn h.. all tielonc to the name princely famllj snd hear the ttaiue nam and exaltiM title. , "iien "The Brat prince I met In St Peters burg wax tbe bead waiter of tbe Hotel rtthf?0 "a '"ontestlhle right to tbe title and was an excellent r7nj-, J119 however, ought m I, ,h iT5 M ,n,,0Dce of tbe deca- of tha lxujin,o .pobiiia,it,rJlt w ; 'PEWSOSALS.') 1 " ' '"' ' '- t ! W. P. Richer, Portland; E. F. Tobin Seattle; Mrs. A. B. Joolyn, eSattle; Aubrey Smith, Elein: J. W. Milio,. Joseph; T. McKettrick, Portland; E. Allen, Portland; S. K. Robinson, San Francisco; D. E. Clark. Portland; W. H. Young, Portland, and G. W.; Rey nolds or Portland, are among the. guests stopping at the Sommer, ' ,.1 .. . ; ' 'IZLi tt.,A. Caldwell, Spokane; Wflt, E. Jacobs, New York; E. E. Per Lee, Pendleton; John D.. Foley,' Tao'oma; A. A. Jacobus, New York; C, D. Hartzell and wife, Wallowa; Mable Murray, Enterprise; Lyle Murray. Enterprise; Charlotte Huff, Port land; R. C. Bean, Pendleton;? and W. W. Roeder and wife of Vale, are among those stopping at the Foley. E. Post, Albany; G. Willett, Wal lowa; L. W. Morean. FnternriKe? . P.. vO ri-rr ... . . uuiinan, Ashland, Wis.; J. C.'V x, renaieton; L; Burnie, Vancou ver; T. Myers, Portland, and Joe Conrad of Portland, are among those " stopping at the Savov. s v ! ' " hom CROWNED WITH A SILK HAT. Weit African Savages Hsvs Quest Way of Inaugurating a King. In "The Fetish Folk of West Africa" Mr. " Robert H Mllligan describes the grotesque ceremony of Inaugurating a uiiuve sing: Tbe king was chosen from among the people by tbe elders, and be was select ed for bis wisdom. The ceremonies of his enthronement were such that he re- luirea ooi oniy wisdom, but also cour. sge. physical strenjrth and a superb di gestion. The man's first lnMma that be bad been chosen by the elders was an onrush of tbe entire tribenot to do blm honor, but to abURe and In sult him In every possible way. They would burl opprobrious epithets at him. curse him, spit upon bira, pelt blm with mud and beat him, for. they said, from this time on he could do all "" l"uK" w nera. and they would be powerless to retaliate. It was their last chance! Tbey. also reminded htm n n. TalllnCT in erapblc and minute parUco law. If the king survived this treat .ment.br. was then taken to the former woere be was solemnly nvwted with the Insignia of the king, ly office in tbe shape of a silk bat No one except the king was permitted to wear a silk hat Following tbe InaogoraUoo ceremony nl"!?P e.Came 0n5 bowe1 ore the new king Id humbl aiihmi.i L , -...u uriuic revi ea mm Thn. Wb?cbfenndh,ete, ' WMk' dU wnicb time be w nnt i. " leare his bouse, but .r guesu froall parts of bl. domln and eat with them ti Tt, " OD nin. nn . . . - cob t-ere mo. nie. ended, be turned to the compare, tlvely ensr nnH . . . J- singly T f many others, baa paBSed away nnd!r ferine a"d sickness fvL T the Influence of civ i.M' 7 nder exnosur. "'f from colds ,Jand fator Ed. E. Kiddle returned -.xrom union this morning.. V- 1, Polf' i" returnl home from Portland this morning. Pendfe;oVar 71' retU",ed h0 rendleton last evening. .. grSer fmanent steno. Ar thVfirm of Cochran & wo. nas retiimoJ . John va- Larson. tr--i: '' -r.;,A'n,,m-,'n"rT"K; "Hoes wurk V "Yes An txptn. yonr wife do much fancy ves; when I'm late In certtn. i. renlmm she fancies "tV"11": thlngK-'-Boston Transcript sorts of PSure resulted wh . "or.ey and Tr r ' . . Va ""eviate. L. Pe "S? St OmoV. - 1 17 California - Jar I .AIMmAiinii TZZi VZ years' with food results." For sale by A. T. Hill.