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SI!!- ,..-1 TAG 10 FOUR. i.A UKANDE EVENING OLSEEYEIi THUKSDA V, MAY 21, 1914. i - v it 3 I THE OBSERVERiltrt:'nl.Thi8 tru,h bU3ine38 mcn BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner. Entered in the Post Office at La Grande, Oregon, as second clues matter. Advertising rates on application. All copy for display advertising must reach the office the day before the ad appears. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER. 1710 Sixth Street SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Daily, single copy 6c Daily, per week 15c Daily, per month 65c Daily, six months in advance. . . .$3.53 Daily, per year in advance $7.00 Daily, by mail per year, in ad vance $4.00 Weekly Observer-Star, per year in advance $1.50 BUSINESS MEN AND PEACE. Business men of the United States are being asked to express an opin ion concerning matters relating to war and peace, says the Deseret News. Questions are being submiv ted to Commercial clubs under the auspices of the Carnegie Kndov ment. There can be ' but one opinion among intelligent business mcn on those questions. Business needs peace. War means the interruption of business, 1be destruction of prop erty, the tearing up of Unc i of com nunication, and general devastation. We need cnly look to Mexico for ii true demonstration of, whuc r r. tans to business. And the con dition of Mexico today was the con dition of the greater part of Europe during the Thirty-yeara war. Business men need expanding mnr- Ifptjl. anf inf nnfrtmf mnnau unnrlilim. , ..., wllu, Dast and freedom from industrial trouble. They need a steady rising demand at "Alfalfa keeps. stock in good con home and abroad for the products dition. of labor; they must have some se- "Alfalfa should be grown on every cunty from panic, and there murt v. !.i , . x j . farm. w vbjjilhi lur investment ana gooa wages to enable the producer to buy what he needs;they also need an as surance that contracts will be kept, and that work will not be continually interrupted by strikes and violence. r . , . . . XT 1. , "Growing alfalfa is a good busi Now, all these conditions can be met only when the energy of nations nes3 farmin is directed toward peaceful occupa- "Alfalfa means more money and tions. For instance, the Russian bettor homes. government decides to spend $G00,-" "Raise what you feed and feed 000,000 for a navy All that money what you raige win iiuc w uk jiuiu uy puupiu, many of whom are too poor to have a good meal, or a decent suit of clothes. And 'when thnt money is wrung from them, they will be still less able to buy food and clothing. Suppose that Russia would expend, instead, $600,000,000 on redeeming Siberia and making it a Canada, millions -would' find support as a result of the investment, instead of, as now, be coming poorer. Siberia would then be opened up to the makers of ma chinery and its products would go to all purts of the world in exchange for necessaries and luxuries of life. Thnt would mean business. By building battleships nothing of per manent value is produced. That is to say, tho money is wnisted, except in so fnr ns tho ship is needed to protect the commerce. Business needs freedom from in dustrial troubles, but this will never be attained until militarism is done away with. From the military, rid den countries of Europe come the ideas that ripen into anarchism, syndicalism. 1 W.-ism, and the busi ness world is constantly troubled by such isms. For the last forty years the great powers have hail about five million men in the military camps and spent something like two billion dollars a year for their training and mainten ance. Let us suppose that the same powers should have spent two billion Hfd.iro ,. v..,.- ll, t l f ...... ..... i for the actual duties of life how the' the I much better off would not world nave been today 1 Jl is military burden that, is prosperity out of nations and driving! ,M!,nv. ()f ;o ,uii(jal(,s. fl)1. those sensitive of their miseries in-' nor initiated a part of their cum to rebellion. It is true enough that nnirn, bills containing radical pro much of the agitation is due to pro-' positions and some of these will have ftssionnl agitators, but they succeed ,, n on the ballot in November. j only because thev speak what mnnv 1 Some candidates won places on the; would like to say, if thev were pub-' S 'ft' , ''"I ."P' "7" 1 oi I ice anil had the nitvantace of run-i lie speakers. They succeed because nin,r against n divided field and are. they express an existing sentiment, minority nominees. born by conditions due to the sncri-' , At,'ho November election there will fices laid every day upon tho altar Of course, no sane person advo cates the doing away with armies and navies by one nation, as long as ethers keep them up. We may de plore the necessity of armed forces, but as long as the necessity exists the responsibility cannot be shirked. But, peace friends hope" to bring about a public sentiment in favor of some other and better methods than war by which to settle international disputes. They hope to induce gov ernments to establish tribunals be fore which such disputes can be de cided in accordance with inter national law. Disputes there will always be. Even during the Millen nium nations will have questions to arbitrate. But during that time the Lord will "judge" between them. There will be no war. And that is the great change peace friends hope to bring about by educational means. ALFALFA MAXIMS. The word now comes from Canada that alfalfa, the wonderful wealth producer is the best suited to the conditions of farming in that region also. The Toranto Globe has pre pared a list of alfalfa maxims, which it will pay our Western farmers also to study. Here are the maxims: "Alfalfa is the best soil doctor. "Alfalfa adds humus to the soil. "Alfalfa increases the milk flow. "Alfalfa is high in feeding value. "Alfalfa balances the corn ration. "Grow your protein don't buy it. "Alfalfa sod grows larger corn crops. "Alfalfa is the greatest of all sub soilers. "Alfalfa has no equal as a hog "An alfalfa field is a hog's idea of heaven. - "Fox'tail is the greatest enemy of alfalfa, "Alfalfa does things, and i loafs on the job. "Alfalfa with a fair chance, ul- ways makes good. "Alfalfa fills the haymow and pays for the privilege. "Alfalfa is the cheapest and best feed for beef and cattle. "Alfalfa insures larger yields from the crops that follow. "Alfalfa contains more protein to tho ton than clover or corn. "Alfalfa is the agricultural wonder of tho Twentieth Century. "Alfalfa yields from two to three times as much as clover or timothy, and is more valuable than hay." .? J- . vf. . INDUSTRIES AND HUSINKSS i( j .f. , J- , ,f 1. N .f. ij. . ? Salem, May 21. (Special) A review of the slate primary elec tion from an industrial and business st M ndtmint iirm-s thnt n irrtvnt tstmi in advance has been taken tov..rd sane policies favorable to development. Conservative candidates have been nominated by the Republicans, Dem ocrat and Progressives. Every candidate who stood for a radical or freak policy in the race for governor has been snowed under i and one of the nominees has come out . for n li.m.!im f l,,.1,,.-t ..,.l...:i.l I"1"" Oil for a program of industrial jnp, Those advoentinp the $l.."00 tax exemption and ihe taxation of estates crushing"0 sllll'ort the unemployed on good ne uiriner security of the var on-i .party candidates and a further weed- ing out from the standpoint of a re- turn to good business conditions. The result of the primary is to show that the people of Oregon are tired of crucifying industries and en terprises at the bid of political ad-, venturers. ? 3 3 ,$ .$ j s -i ,J S 8 t 1 PERSONALS . 8 S 8 S 4 Wm Keefer of La Grande, went to Union this noon on business. He will return tonight. Mrs. Herbert G. Voruz of Baker, came to La Grande this morning be tween trains, on business. She re turned on No. 6. Mrs. W. W. Gray of this city left this morning for Portland where she will be the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Parker. 1 Joe and Robert Menefee brothers of Mrs. Judson who was operated on yesterday, returned to their respec tive home thi6morning. Mrs. Frances Donahoe of Chehalis, Wash., left this morning after a week's visit with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kirt ley. H. Moncrief of San Francisco, vis- j ited for a number of days with his 1 aunt, Mrs. H. A. Thomas of this city. ; He returned to his Iiome this morn j ing. i Mrs. J. W. Parker of Hood River who has been visiting with her moth er, Mrs. Yeck at Elgin, passed through the city this morning on her way home. ; Mrs. Le Roy Morgan of Kamela who has been in the city several days visiting with her sister, Gertrude Biever and brothers' Jake ant; Pete, left this morning for home. Mrs. J. H. Dupes of Pleasant Val ley, returned this morning from Portland. During her stay in La Grande she will be the guest of, Mrs. Frank Rechlin. .' ' . 1 Mrs. M. J. McCray of Freewater, returned home this morning after a delightful , visit at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. Mr. i' and Mrs. Arch Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cleghorn of I Coos Bay, arrived in the city today to visit wit1- relatives for a week or , ' " ........ v. , J' S JjJJ J i days. From here they will go unTCI to Salt Lake and Denver for the.1""1 ten aays. on summer. Chief Engineer J. R. Holman of the O.-W. passed through the city yes terday on his private car' on a'tou'1 of inspection. Superintendent Bol lons accompanied him out of La Grande. . Mr. and Airs. Arthur Welgo of Enid, Oklnhoma, who have been in La Grande visiting with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Welgo, left this morning for Portland where they will visit with other relatives and friends for an in determinate time. L. A. McAllister recently appointed chief store keeper for this division of the O.-W. obtained leave of ab sence to go back to Vancouver, Wash ington, to bring his family to this ; city, where they will make their fu-' lure home. Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe, County School Superintendent, went to Summerville this morning to deliver the com mencement address and to attend the school picnic which is given by the teachers and pupils of tho .Summer ville school. R. Schwaigcr of North Platte. Ne- j b'-aska, who has been visiting his j sister Mrs. E. Polack for some three ' months returned this morning. Mr.! Pchwniger owns extensive farming! interests in Nebraska, but has leased . same. Clarence Charboneau who has been visiting in Portland, Seattle. Snoho mish, Washington, and Coeur d'Alene. Idaho returned (his morning, lie states that business conditions in the Sound country are somewhat dull, but thnt prospects nre good for a busy summer. He is an employe of the' O.-W. W. E. Kepplingev. principal of the T.'ilgard schools, who has been in the city a number of days since the ciese of his school, left this noon for 1'nion to visit with old friends. He U going to spend part of the sum- BBSS All the Season's Popular Lasts In High Grade Footwear Are Here Only the best makes of reliable footwear finds its way to the shelves of our exclusive Shoe Department. We intend for each pair of shoes we sell to make good and they do. . Look Over This List of Quality Footwear I Pingree Shoes. In high shoes, pumps, and oxfords for Ladies' and Misses'. ' ' . $3.50 to $5.00 J. E. TILT DRESS SHOES FOR MEN. Without an equal for fit and service. Our own guarantee stands back of ; every pair, all leathers, including the popular Kangaroo Calf. Among the favorable lasts are the English Walking Shoe and Rubber sole Sneakers. .. Prices range from $400 to $6.00 Agents for Dr. Scholl's Foot Remedies. mer at the state normal in mouth. Mon- Miss Elsie Couch returned this morning from Berkley, California, where she was graduated in English this year. She has taken a four year cgurse in academic subjects, specializing in English. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Couch of Island City and a grand daughter of Mrs. J. M. McCall. FOLEY -TAXI-- FOLEY "HOTEL WANTED Position by lady as cook on ranch or camp. Mrs. Baisley 1421 Adams Ave. 5-21-3tp. The Undistracted Critic Lust autumn, lu a village Inn parlor lu central New Knglnnd. t picked up a work of IK-tiou ami round, carefully noted in a copper ihile elihogriipby on one of the blank lly leaves of the book, a list of the tilings wbli'b had. preMiiunlily. most liiiiresse(l Its owner in reaillng the story. The list rau as follows: 1U. line :. split Inlinltive. "I'ngo -Mill, line IT. should be whom 'Time :t!ll, line 1-. Is this construc tion ullmvahle?" "ire:il heavens:" 1 thought as I laid the volume reverent iy back on the center tultle (the slipshod critic In me rvcoguizliiu t'e master spirit lu the unknown i-oinmentatori. "What poise, what self possession, what splendidly Insulated steadfast ness of purpose! .lust think of Ktauilliii; unstirred and midlstriicti-d amid a spectacle of foun dering faiths and sundering systems, with a treiiKiiless, niieroinetrlc and ac cusatory linger upon a split Infinitive!" -Life. Muetard In Anctont Times. Mustard Is one of the most ancient of medicines. Pythagoras, who flour ished between ."( H i and linn years tie fore t'liiist. mentions it. Hippocrates, who was lioin in 4iiO U. C. employed It. I'liny the elder, writing In 77 A. I.. describes throe different kinds of inns' t.ud and says the seeds were imported to Italy from Kgypt originally. The Komans used It as a stimulant after n cold hath. They mixed mus tard oil and olive oil in equal parts and used this ns a liniment for stiffness of tile muscles. They knew the virtues of mustard poultices and of mustard as an emetic. As a remedy for tile stiiiKS of scorpions and serpents they pounded It. mixed It with vinegar and applied It to the wound. They also made a drink out of It. fer menting the seed In n fiery spirit. The liquor thus produced they called unis tuiu nrdens. which means burning wine. Tlie word mustard Is probably derived from thls.-Xew York World. Utz & Dunn. High grade footwear for Ladies' and Misses' all grades and lasts to select from. $2.50 to $5.00. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. Bitter. The photographer in your town. Adv. . 1-1-tf Auto Truck Stage. Between Cove and La Grande. Lawn Mowers Bicycles and Electric Motors Repaired - -'- Right by the . NOVELTY REPAIR SHOP We are experts and do expert work. All kinds of repair work done; give us a trial and we do the rest. We also sell TRIANGLE ELECTRIC IRONS and LACO LAMPS. Wm. M. SHIPP Proprietor 108 Elm Street. La Grande, Oregon. La Grande National iBank Organized DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF UNITED STATES GOVERN MENT. UNITED STATES POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORY. Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $140,000.00 Total Resources $1,000,000.00 For twenty years, in all kinds of financial weather, we have successfully catered to the monetary wants of the people of La Grande and the Grand Ronde Valley. ' -.- We respectfully solicit your business. La Grande National Bank a Grande, Oregon ,r Rompers. The foot shape shoe for little folks. In all leathers and sizes from 5 to 13. , . $2.00 to $2.50 Many New Styles in Infants and Childrens Pumps. . $. Twice daily. Leaves Cove 8 .,m. and 1 p. m. Leaves La Grande 11 a. m. and 4 p. m. La Grande headquarters; Savoy Hotel. Hauls anything. WEIMER AUTO SERVICE. FOLEY TAYI FOLEY HOTFL 1AAI HOTFL in 1887. It