La Grande evening observer., October 18, 1913, Image 4

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' ' Grande, Oregon, as second elase
tober 1, when Barbery Coast resorts
were compelled to close. In all bitt
one or two cues eo far, the women
are doing good work in their new po
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La Grande, Oregon.
WHERE THE BARBART COST.
PEOPLE GO.
When 'Frisco reformers who clos
ed up the Barbery Coast, started on
- their campaign of purification a few
weeks ago, they thought of an unus-
. ual thing and they planned to take
care of the hundreds of women who
; had been making their living in the
, local tenderloin and who would be
"thrown out of work" when the ten-
derloin closed. ' ; :'"'
Accordingly a few individuals who
had been prominently identified With
the movement which finally forced
the police commissioners to "put the
lid on the Coast" made the rounds of
( memberi of women's clubs, church so
cieties and other organisations to
whose demand the police commission
era had bowed, asking positions for
'such of the denizens of the district
who might want honest work at, fair
wages. ;(
Then the women were visited and
asked what they were willing to do.
Of the 303 women whose answers
were made public by the investigat
ors, twenty-nine elected to continue
in the old life either in San Francisco
or elsewhere; 30 were undecided what'
to do; 20 said they intended to leave
-the city; one announced, she was go
ing to enter an old ladies' homej 'll
were willing to do anything; 26 said
they would do "most anything that
paid a living wage"; 16 declared they
would return to their former homes,
and the others Expressed preference
for occupations as follows: "'
Domestics, 37; entertainers. 22;
dancers, 21; chambermaids, 11; tele
phone operators, seven; boarding
house keepers, two;, manicurist, one;
dressmakers, three; saleswomen 20;
bookkeepers, six; chorus girl, one;
laundresses, two; waitresses, 10; la
dies' companions, two; stenograph
ers, two; actresses, four; music teach
er, one; masseuse, one; cooks, six; fac
tory workers, two; Bhooting gallery
attendant, one; cannery worker," one;
nurses, three; seamstresses, three.
For all those who wanted what the
investigators considered suitable
places, provision was made before Oc-
.,, LAWS AND THE BIRTH RATE.
1 - Strange, but tremendously import
ant facts have been brought out in
the experiments which have been tab
ulated 'by Prof. Karl Pearson of the
University of London, on the effect
of the English factory laws upon; the
population of the country.
For some time England has noticed
the rapid decline in the birth rates,
and statisticians show that in . 16
years, at the present rate, the native
population will be stationary and im
migration alone will keep it going.
From observations conducted by Dr.
Pearson, the reason for this decline
is disconcerting, to say the least.
Bradford, Manchester, Bolton and
Leeds are all typical industrial towns,
and large numbers of women and
children are employed. The birth
rate line in all these towns began to
decline in 1877, and declines sharply
and. continuously to this time. The
number of births per family has fal
len off about one-half, and the popu
lation in these towns is practically
stationary now. ' .. ' .
Worse still, the population has not
the good physical and mental quality
it formerly possessed. And the reas
on for this ? ' 1 ,
. Prof. Pearson finds the answer in a
series of laws regulating child labor
in England. These laws restricted
the ages at which children might gc.
to work, the hours, and restricted the
employment of women ' after child
birth. ' In other words, the laws made
a child-bearing ' woman economics';!?
non-productive, also a child under 12
years of age.'" " X ' --
Was the result for the best inter
ests of the child? Statistics again
answer by showing that as soon as
the child becomes a cipher economic
aily, the parents decided not have any
children. And so, Mr Pearson points
Out: . ' ..
"Every child-labor law that puts an
economic penalty on parentage re
duces the birth late." , ; ?
f If the -'average English family has
been cut down from seven to four, or
three, it is supposed that these child
ren wll' be much stronger physical
ly. ' '"'v;Vv V' .,' , j
Here itgain, Dr.. Pearson shows that
the physical a.- mental condition of
O e first-bom and ucor.d-born mjni-
bers of a family are sharply differ
ent from that cf later members.
"Observation shows nearly twice as
many cases of tuberculosis in the fir.it- j
born of tuberculosis families as the
mathematical probability would lead
ur to expect. Insanity, criminality,
albiniem, are all found to predominate
in early-members more than in the
late.- children. OUaily, if you cul
off the lattr members of the fa ally,
if you have two children instead of
seven to a family you are cutting
into the . exempt class, reducing the
relative proportion of sound stock in
the country, and greatly , increasing
the relative proportion of, the tuber
culosis, insane, criminal and albion
otic" ' . V. "'
UNION ATTENDED THE FAIR;
SATISFIED.
.Union ' sent a: delegation- of about
300 to the county fair at La Grande
Frjday of last week,, and the manage-:
meat of the fairras , just as plucky,
putting on the regular .track program,
and running stock through the rain
and mud, editorially remarks the. Un'
ion Republican. It says further: The
Union visitors felt well rtpaid' for
the trip and were pleased with the
day's outing and enjoyed rubbing
shoulders with their neighbors. Un
fortunately for the fair management,
the rains have curtailed the revenue
to a poinjt where it is doubtful if the
fair was a paying proposition, but the
La Grande people have played ' the
game to a finish nevertheless, and are
pocketing their losses with a cheerful
spirit .The display of' grains, grass
es, vegetables, and embroidery "; and
painting were fine, and the Union" de
partment was especially good, and was
particularly noticed by our people.
All credit to La Grande for her pluck
in the face of adverse conditions.
The editor of a socialist magazine
in Madrid has been sent to prison for
a cartoon which libeled the king of
Spain by making his legs too thin.
Had the cartoonist attempted to pic
ture the imperial brains, there is no
telling what would have been the re
sult, -...r:
Suffragette leaders who propose to
enter vaudeville further- the cause
could add thrills by adding a brick
throwing specialty similar to the old
sword and knife throwing act, in
which the, performer -demonstrates
how close he can come to the object
without hitting it
One of the punishments for orator?
at San Diego ,waa insult, the country
and stamp on the flag is to ', compel
them to sing "The Star Spangled
Banner." But how about the audi
ence that is compelled to listen.
After a young man has hustled
around for a month and finally landed
job, he announces that he has ac
cepted a situation. ;
Uncle Sam has opened bids' for 300
tons of butter. After he has paid
for it be will be able to go into the
hands of a receiver.
La Grande National Bank
Organized in 1887.
PE8I6HATBD DEPOSITORY OF CJflTED STATES CrOYBRimNT.
UinTBD STATES POSTAL SAYINGS DEPOSTWWT.
Capital tlW.00d.0a
Surplus tt30.COM
Total Resources l,O00,O0O,0
For twenty-six years, in all kinds of financial weather, "we have
successfully catered to the monetary wants of the people of La
Grande and the Grande Ronde Valley.
n.iWe respectfully solicit your business. fj -
La Grande National Bank
: La Grande, Oregon
Mrs. Anthony,' of Indiana,- who has
set Washington agog : by wearing
shoes studded with diamonds, is well
heeled. ". - , -.; '
Chinese newspapers printed ' the
proclamation of abdication in red ink.
Hearst couldn't have done more.
When an Illinois man, after fight
ing for a million dollar estate, won,
he fell dead. ' It was too sudden.
.'"- Occults Will Gather.
Berlin, Oct 18. Plans were prac
tically completed today for the first
"Occult Congress" of the world which
is to be held in Berlin at a date to
be selected within a few weeks. The
congress will be the first internation
al Catherine of leading "trailers of
ghosts." ' ' . ' , '
The "ghost hunters" will include
such men as Camilla Flamerion, the
famous astronomer; ProfeRsor Richet,
the eminent French authority on psy
chological research; Professor Hys
lop, of New York, head of the Ameri
can society; Dr. von Cchronk-Noteing,
of Germany, and scientific men from
a score of other countries. During the
congress it has been planned to have
demonstrations, by a dozen or more
persons who have laid claims to being
bona fide mediums.
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THERE WILL BE HUNDREDS OF STYLES off ered to the young men this
season. There wjll be "freaks" that never did measure up to the ideals of re
fined dressers. There will 'be fads and novelties here today and gone tomor-
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SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES ARE DIFFERENT YET DIGNIFIED.
The, distinguishing deft styles that appeal to young men and men who sfay
young yet never overstep the bounds of refinement.
NOT HIGHER IN PRICE BUT HIGHER IN QUALITY.
$20.00 to $30.00.
NEW FALL
SHAPES . .
IN .
GORDON $3 HATS
SOLE AGENl
FOR
FIDELITY
$15.00 SUITS
SUPPLY TEACHER ELECTED
Mrs. Rulh Jackson Employed as Sup
ply Teacher for Local Schools.
At the regular meeting of the city
school board last evening, Mrs. Ruth
Jackson of this city was elected sup
ply teacher for the year.. Mrs.. Jack
son was formerly a competent member
of the grade school teaching staff, and
the board last evening closed a con
tract with her to again enter the
school teaching profession, when va
cancies, from time to time, appear in
the daily grind of teaching.
Business Change at Union.
... . (Union Republican.).
C 0. Kord this week disposed of
his garage in Union to William Park
er, who has taken charge and will
continue the business at the old stand,
rays the Union Republican. Mr. Ford
is undecided as to what he will do
for the present, but he expects to take
up civil engineering, in which he has
been engaged before coming to Un
ion William Parker is a practical man
in the line he has undertaken, and
will doubtless get along well, Many
friends will wish him success in the
new venture. '
J. N. Casey and wife, of Portland,
are here visiting W. H. Casey and
wffe. Mr. Casey is Manager of the
Powers Furniture store at Portland
and he and his wife are on their way
to New York.
FOR SALE Thirty head Jersey cows
and heifers, fresh and soon fresh.
Fred Hamilton, SummerVilj, .Or.
10-18 6t.
Eaton Widow Contradicted.
Plymouth, Mass, Oct. 18. Denial of
the allegations that the late Admiral
Eaton was insane when he died, or
that he was an habitual user of drugs,
was voiced from the witness stand to
day by Dr. Joseph Frame, at the tria
of Mrs. Eaton, who is accused of mur
dering her husband.
He testified that Mrs. Eaton told
him that she thought her husband was j
insane and should be committed to an ;
asylum. The witness testf ied that he ;
cal residence, was destroyed by fire to
day. The sisters escaped safely. His
holiness gave thanks in the chapel
when he was assured they were safe,
and unharmed.
.. Portland Visitor Returns.
F. S. Bramwell returned today from
Portland. He was accompanied home
by his son Arthur,- who has been at
tending school in the metropolis.
Union School Meeting Today.
The school meeting for the purpose
of levying a tax for the maintenance
of the Union schools will take place
Saturday of this week as announced
last week. This is a matter that
shnuld interest every taxpayer and it
is hoped that there will be a large
attendance at the meeting. Union Re
publican. '" '
Currency Bill Ready Soon.
Coffee
Schilling's Best,
properly made, and
served with cream,
is liquid optimism.
Very fine for dis
solving" the morn
, ing grouch and giv
ing you a sunny
" front to face the ,
''day. 'Xx-X
' Preserved in its aroma; in 1
lb, 2-Ib and 2-Ib cans; 40c a
Pound moneyback.
Washington, Oct. 18. Senate lead
ers have predicted a report on the
currency bill will be ready by Novem
ber 10. They have also informed the
president that it had a splendid chance
of being unanimously accepted practi
cally as it was.
Leave On Extended Tour.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamey left this morn-
frequently discussed the matter lt i and states of the United Stetes. They
Mrs. Eaton and that she often voiced
fears that the Admiral would poison
her.
Fire Worries Pope. '
Rome, Oct. 18. With the pope
watching in terrible anxiety from the
window of the Vatican, the house oc
cupied by his sisters near the'ponUfi-
go east by way of Canada and after
visiting all the principal cities of the i
eastern coast will return by way' of
the south.-'
WANTED Roomers
tMV4 Third -street.
1691. .
and - boarders.
Phone Black
10-18 2w.
La Grande Taxi
and Touring
Car Service
Fear good ears available day
and all night for city and Cona
kry driving,' and to surrounding
towns, charges reasanabis.
Experienced, licensed chauf fears
always on ion, ' ;,
Call Sommrr House or Foley
BoteL vfc.'
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J.D. LYNCH