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PAGE FOUR LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1915 THE OBSERVER BR'.'CE DENNIS, Editor and Owner. Entered in ' the - Postofllce at La Grande, Oregon, e. second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. IHily, Bingle copy 6c Daily, per week 15c Daily, per month ..,... 66c Daily, per six months in advance $3.50 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 Advertising rates on application. Ad copy for display advertising must reach the office the day before the d appears. -1 - . Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street. was so accepted by the merchants and the churches, instead of using this the community. AH that is ancient war as nn opportunity to convert men history. The Iowa country newspap- to the religion of Jesue Christ, are crs are in business .They sell and only struggling to associate their buy. They sue and are sued. They particular branch of the Church with are business enterprises, business , the patriotism of the moment. I propositions equal with other busi-iwant to see an immense crusade ness enterprises ami business pro-'against sin. I want a fiery crusade ! nnftitinnA in, t.hAir own hnm a Inwn. 'i affamst national anost&s V. f want The plea that the newspeper muBt be see tnis great nation converted to supported as a public charity went '. God." , - , out with the "ch? ?se press and the ' There are worse thing .than war ac box of shingle ni'p." .cording to Mr. Booth, and the world Consolidation is the watchword. j uoesn t, as a consequence, speak of Wherever one newspaper can be made i uem as "evidence against faith in to bloom where two or three grew in ; supreme Being:" sickly fashion before, the community; '"This war is nothing like so de profits. It is the old blade of erass ' vesting in its effects as the drink. Sroverb reversed, but not changed. i traffic, or prostitution or commer larshalltown, la. Times Republican. j al- oppression. Wouldn't you ec- cepi sucn a war as tms once in every ttwrrMmil"',',lw'' 66 SAfETY fllRST" Salvationist War-Theology There are something like 40,000 hundred years, horrible as it is, if by so doing you could get rid for ever oi tne destruction destruction of THE NUMBER OF NEWSPAPERS. After all, the business interests of any town have to bear the expense of more newsnaners than the town can " properly support, and they should , have "got to ??ll,VViTJll "Trper8 duty to God and King and coun In the end the business interests decide how many papers there shall be in a town. The business interests of the town include the subscribers to the newspapers. The list is the basis of the newspaper' istence. The advertising the paper the end Salvationists in the Briti .Amy, "T ef "na souls' astrucon of lands 20,000 of them out-and-outers and houses wrought by drink ,pro- 20,000 adherents says the Literary arm swearing; People who Digest. These figures are furnish-"'"' uraiur me at ed to Mr. Harold Beebie bv Bramwell . roclous '"ttenng caused by these Booth, the present head of the SaJ- inmies 01 tne umn race suddenly ...4.1 a ... o i iTT. wake up now ask: How can v h. troubled in their souls by having to 8 God with Christians killing kill. One of them mentioned this '? " uiTp aelu?M, w'tn diffipnifv anri In.i. Boivoinni. "ipofl j b .Christian navel- killed made answer: "I.nnlt W: what vA r' Christian till now? 'What 'nonsense ?ot to do lney talK! 11118 war 18 nothing noth rj mg compared with the murderous de try. If, in the course ofdoing that ' TJL LAL ciuty, you happen to kill your fellow """TV": i. T man tliai's no affair of yours" Mr. C IS. omnipotent; but omnipotence nhi in,io,-j tt,- v 'j 0.1 . can no make five of two and two. or " .... . niw uvau i I' . .U lira. J .-.-J ... i.u u uc a uutll. TTIiy UOtH UDQ . vationist for the London Daijy Chron- . 5?,..v 8 'Twi, W?y dLeS fn icle.,,reports him as declaring that the SmfB?rJ"T Why-doe8 .h ThZZA 'war h" strengthened the spirit of m'1 18 not "sponsibl, is based on , jnt(,ratvn..iw nrf nn sin, and he i8 not responsible for per ionsible for responsible for war. responsible. And war is W mg anguish, destitution, wretch subscription list, and the news- ft" V"r"'7innl w , . re Man is r list and its advertising. So in I !l"tTt ,0.nal cI aracter ?' the Sal- ;8preadi j 1 : -.x.i Mwuuhfiiinj, ... . j i . . " vne e;m wje cuiuroi "Throuehiut the noiftral nation e""BBS 8na sorrow incalculable, from the situation. Certain cases there are Uuj"iuPiuAv .,nelF8' ?atl0,ns , the very same cause whil, n where an "angel" supplies the deficit .X'yLd n&w$7tZ ' Vn to work 8 w6rse havo among th and a newspaper continues to exist .y' iri ' - as the plaything or tool ot some per- ' , ,,, f - """-"" ; Let me srive you an idea of th son whS is both able and inelinel to 'SlJ. J,i".-1 ldea- Salvation Army creed I bv na,tW - T.inn Nrmv. Jinn nrnn rno i:ormnn i:aii i - . mm per is suhsidized in sucn a manner L." -V ""-":" 'ment given in one of the huts. Thev wcie ranier eiaDoraieiy gowned, and they sang the usual vulgar sontrs irom contemporary comic operas. At tne conclusion of the entertainment a young sergeant was called upon to propose a vote oi tnai.ks. He ful filled this duty auite civilly, hut uA ded: 'At the same time, I should like to say that many of us would have preferred songs which would have given us something to think about on our way to the Iron:.' To the Sal vationist, the singing of soug3 in the face of death, and in the midst of suiiering and pain, is simply m thingable Don't people realize that me onusn Army is largely made up now of men who have enlisted for the highest motives? Would Cromwell's soldiers nave fought be:!.- if fash ionable women had sung cornic songs pay its losses. But that usually j M'lhXgh th.SW! incident from Fran' wo "lad' craws onerous, nrent whnra Urn na. ', '. inrougn me oaiva- ;BO . i t . . , per is subsidized in such a manW tlon Army-8nd 8yho t"e Ger.ma i.,f nr miMlt., ,,- v.. ernmeni nas naturally called un a commercialized sufficiently to make it i .at t"umter of German people, to the interests that employ it. i f t,l1 tlleX. have T considerable The newspaper field, is like other jb"dv .f the men whose services m the fields, open. Anyone can start a Bdministratw of hamty feeftng -.ol- - ,!fi, on; starving children and so on are felt capital or credit. , Success is another , l . 06 valuable. In Belgium all our t I Officers. With only twn ewontimia ruur iitrwHuuuura re even . . ---- -- 1- matter. less a factor in the upbuilding of a community than poor stores.' Bad markets, poor trade facilities, and are at their posts. Meetings are held relief -work is going on; but the meet, ings are now of a st ranee character- cheap newspapers are all in the same there is no singing. Those poor peo- ciassmcation as community liabili ties. One good store and one good buyer of hogs and cattle and grain we vastly better than a- half dozen cheap affairs. One good newspaper is a stronger force for town betterment and a better advertisement for the town than two or three , or a half pie can't summon up enough joy to sins-., it moves me to tears." .. Mr. Booth's internationalism is per haps' illustrated by his analysis of the causes of the war: "Wars come about through a cer. tain' state of society. Tt's no use savino Germany wanfn wnrlillmnin. fcunii vii o ii nwu vi 1.111 go iwi a jmiA ........ dozen struggling, straggling sheets ,on- Every nation wants something begging for existence. ,very much like that. Ever- nation The merchant, who not many year's 'n its policy affirms the heretical since favored multiplication of news- principles of . materialism. Almost papers because he vainly imagined everybody you meet is descended that newspaper competition gave him from some thumping vikingl No, men an advantage knows better now. He , of all nations, our own as well as understands that his publicity to be , others, have forgotten God. They had at a central station capable of are materalists. They don't believe comDlete service is to be better ser- I in the Divine. They are after pros vice than division of his patronage perity, and their only god is Mam- emong several newspapers of limited mon. iotning can save tnem out a or duplicated circulation. The sub-1 return to God. Men ay that after the scriber discovers that he gets news war all will be changed, and when you more uromntlv. that he receives press them you find they are speak quicker and more capable market re- ing of poltical changes Socialism, ports. From beirinninor ' to end one and the rest. IBut there's an old say. newspaper conducted properly is ing in the North of Scotland, New town asset, whereas three or four are r boat, old rocks'. No political changes liabilities. It is the difference be- tween a complete city transportation service and a hack service, between a trunk line railway and a tangle of small competing lines. xsewBpapering is a business. At one can bring the millennium. No inter nationalizing of labor can prevent strikes and wars. iWhat you want in your boat, new or old, is a captain; and Unless you have got the Almighty on the 'Bridge you'll go to pieces on time it was an excuse. When a man the very same rocks which made ship- . sailed at everything else he start-1 wreck of your former state, ed a newspaper and hung on. He "Oh,v but what an opportunity for traded advertising for a pair of pants 'the churches! It's not a part of my sought due bills, established hjmself ' religion to decry other religions, but as a sort of privileged mendicant and I can't help feeling that too many of tt. ..f-.tfr JLlt- cjuv u ivyvw iivvvit vuww a w& 3 'JiGiiX (dUfr i. . mm .mm I -HI H V ' W,-M" 'Jl ' '7 mm SHORT AND SHARP. Few people are disappointed In lor until after marriage. , When we' look for trouble it gen- erany comes in an unexpected form. So swiftly does time move that the Jitney bus is already old fashioned. A man is never too old to learn un less be Is too young to realize It. The man who stands in his own light imagines - the whole world la dark. ; ...... The best way to forget Tour own troubles is to think a little of those of others. When it comes to eteDDinar into a fortune no man objects to putting his toot in it No man ever thinks It nosnihi tnr aim to ran before the bait that has trapped the other fellow. I There's only 6ne "Safety Policy" that's in buying well known and best known makes of goods--at the N. K. West & Co. Store, you are fully assured of getting the best in wearables that will give the best of satisfaction or give you more wear and value for your money. The West Store picks from the best manufacturers of the country everything is new and of that desirable quality which characterizes this store and the prices are always the lowest. "Seigle'' suits and coats for women $10.00 to $35.00 "Nemo" Corsets ...$3.50 to $5.00 "Henderson" corsets . ....:. :. ;.,$i.oo to $3.50 "Pine Tree" school girl Ribbons, yard ................ ... 25 Colonial Drapery Fabrics, Scrims....;.... , ;............. ;...................12 1-2 to 40 Cretonnes .....:.....,:....-..,12 1-2 to 50 "Utz and Dunn" and "Pingree" Shoes for women 'and Misses:......:.'....." ........ $3.00 to $5.00 "Romper" and "Whites? Shoes for children $1.00 to $2.75 Finest stock in town of Dress Goods, Silks, Notions, Linens, Domestics, etc ', . : . ... . '. .'. "Society ' : Brand.'fV'Benjamin,'! "Hirsch-Wickwire" Fidelity Suits and Overcoats foremen ........--.. 1 .$15.00 to $30.00 "Gordon" Hats ;,;,;: t - , $3.00 "Intenvoven" Hose, pair ...25 Big 4 Hose, 2 for r.. L. ; 25 "Manhattan" dress shirts..$1.50 "Tilt", and "Nettletoil" Shoes :.:1...;.....: $3.50 to $7.00 '.'Bergman" Logger shoes ......i.....: - L....-i;.......-..::.. .........1$3.00 and $8,50 "Gold Seal" Rubbers, Rubber Shoes, Overshoes, etc. 'r-' "Malone" heavy wool iPante and other makes .. ......$2.50 to $5.00 Boys! "Best Ever" suits ......$5.00, up Boys' Mackinaws at $4.50 . . , ig-J!l-S.!IMI.fB.--.1:lX ... ;l Current Comment Winter has this advantage it briars nothing to swat or muzzle. Chicago News. , ' The most nnklndest cut of all seems to be located at the canal. Columbia State. , The best motto for the safety first organizations is "soak the speeders. " Detroit Free Press. ' Uncle Sam is confronted bv two verv difficult problems how to calm the storm and how to raise the wind. New lork Sun. . If the problem of diplomatic eti quette at Washington becomes much more acute a state dinner at the White House will have to be carried around feel that the jury in your county would not convict, let the U. S. court have first chance, and then introduce the fact of his federal conviction into your local trial after he has paid his U. S. roeritlay, and vice versa. Q. What can we do on trial day? A. Fill the court room to see that honesty is observed in drawing the jury, the conduct of the trial is effici ent, and 1 Counteract the psychologi cal effect upon the jury of the crowds or lawless liquor sympthizers whom they always mass. Q. Can a jury be unfairly packed ? A. Yes. ; . Q. Who chooses jurymen'? A. The sheriff, county clerk and county cont- missioners, including the county judge. y. . wnich of these has most power of selection? A. The sheriff selects J 1 . 1 ,m by a caterer to the various embassies ' " "tLSr.T en e reg" Limited Experience. Mistress (to new girl) We entertain good deal Have you had much ex perience at parties uin only as a guest mum. New Haven Register. . Curiosity is looking over other Dee- pie's affairs and overlooking our own. Wayland. , PRIMER GIVES LAW. (Continued from Page Three) Switzerland has spent $51,000,000 In maintaining her neutrality and, at that, Beems to think she has a fine bargain. A generous inclination to point out one another's weak spots Is still In evi dence among the nation's great politi cal parties. aivvel -bat UHCtiivcnuv Mrs. Pankburst at last has found real trouble. Ifer followers have re volted and are beginning to ask about i no runds, etc. The map making industry is more than ever on the anxious scat on the question of sticking to the old or start ing on the new. Removing a table knlfo from a Chi cago woman's stomach nnturnlly aroused coKltntions ns to how it got there until the theory was advanced thnt probably elie had thrown it at her husband. Q. The election of sheriff is kn portant, then? A. Almost las much as district attorney; often more so. Q. Is there a fund available to the county officers to secure evidence? A. County commissioners should appro, priate funds; The fines pay big divi dends the first year usually. No bet ter work can be done than to urge this appropriation upon your county uuiiunmsioners. Q. Has the governor such a fund ? A. He has $7,000 expressly appropri ated to be used in paying snecial offi cers for securing such evidence. Q. The constitution makes the governor responsible for the enforce ment of the laiws. The statutes of 1913 permit him to institute proceed- side and tell what passed in convert- dil.A"" JL u"la tion while the persons were inside, ! nrniwti 7,, lne and how they spent the time; num- i"; 1 iTf -m r ap" ber of times they, drank, what they Ss Ktefi'ffJri' called for, how served, etc. i' Q. How should we use detectives? muTrest unL I f th laW A. Have tbem ingratiate themselves j Srwlv fre0, Bnd nt.h thfi sllfirs nnH HrinVftrs nr Jflrey tne for the SUCCeS of the Tneaarure must go to him ? A. Yes, Q. How can' 1 aid him? A. ' By giving him full information of local lawlessness which goes unpunished, taking care that only reliable, prov able 'facts are set before him. Hyster ical assertion's and unfounded charges bring the drys into contempt and dampen official ardor. Before taking' maittjers 'up with the governor, take them up - with the;,local and county -:' officers or tiie Anti-Saloon Leaeue. the W. C- T. U. or some non-partisart organization. , Assure them of organ-, ized support. If this fails, then focus organized pressure upon them. It this' tans, then .take it up with the gov ernor. ... 1 Q. Can the Anderson law be ad ministered by the city officials .before . the recorder or police judge, when city officials' are dry and dependable by re-enacting the law as a city or and county officers are not? A. YeB, Dy rre-enactiner the law as a citv or-:. dinance with necessary changes. The Anti-Saloon League has such a model ordinance which it will be glad to, furnish you. Q. Is it better to do this, where possible, than to go to the governor? A. Yes. The closer home the''-' power that enforces is, the greater is ; the fear of and respect for it. BANK YOUR MONEY TODAY. YOU MUST DO SO TO HA - IT TO-MORROW. - .' ' BANK WITH IISr ' ... WE PAY 1 PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS La Grande National Bank LA GRANDE, OREGON Capital '200,000.00 Surplus $60,000.00 Resources $1,000,000.00 Fred J. Holmes, President C. C. Paninirton. V!i p.m. Mver, Cashier E. Zundel and H. E. CoolidwL Aaaiatant Cashiers. . , T DIRECTORS. Fred ; . Holmes J. G. Snodirrau j n r CC Penington H. S. Browntoo . H. E.iSg. A. BUkland A. T. Hill F. llers F Thugs of India. Among the countless varieties of criminal which Infest tbe large cities you are doubtless - familiar with tho one commonly designated by the name "thug." a rufllnn who would stab a person in the back for a few cents. The name "Uiug" is derived from the old rellgiou order that flourished in India unmolested up to about 183a Thuggee was practiced by religious fanatics, whose creed prohibited the shedding of blood. Any human sacri fice which mlcht be offered tn tho vi. dess Kali must be slain without the breaking of the skin or th of one bloodstain. Usually the thugs masqueraded as pilgrims or peddlers, got the confidence of tbelr victims and then strangled them by means of a rope, a handkerchief or an unwound turban. They were tben burled is shallow graves, dug with a consecra ed pickax, and a third of the plunder was laid on the altar of Kali, their barbaric deity -St Louis Globc-Dem- with the sellers and drinkers or liquor, and take such data as indicat ed above. Q. What is to be done with it? A. Give it to the prosecut i; or, if he is unfriendly or incapable, to an assistant employed by yourself or sent oy tne governor. O. bhould the detectives take the stand? A. It is otten necessary; avoid it when possible, however, and convict with testimony of patrons whom the detective has told you to subpoena before the district attorney, justice or grand jury. Q. In case we do put them on the stajid, can we not pay them a reward j for each conviction? A. Yes, but, juries are more liable not to convict, ! thinking they would swear falsely to I secure their reward. 1 Q. When the dective renorts. how should we proceed and when ? A. Wait a couple of days after he is gone, so as to allay suspicion and per mit using him again. Then raid nJl places simultaneously, with two of ficers assigned to each place. Q. IWhat officer does this raldintr? A. Sheriff, constables, marshals, their deputies or policemen. Q. What cautions should raiders observe? A. That no hint be given in advance. To avoid this, do not let deputies known in advance where they are going nor why. Q. What should be seized ? A. Especially liquor, and the U. S. tax I stamp, and all paraphernalia useful in dispensine liauor. and ! all persons found therein or thereabout y. Suppose no federal tax stamn is found? A. Send the evidence of sale or manufacture to the U. S. Dis trict Attorney, Portland, and Uncle Sam will punish hrm tfor reveWue frauds after you are through with him. By sending a dollar to the In ternal Revenue Office, Portland, a certified cony of the tax stamn mav be obtained, if one has been issued. O VmM Tint tfca IT O . . w. yivscvu. tion come first? A.' Yes: and If Coughs and Colds are Dangerous Pew of us realize the danger of Coughs and Colds. IWe consider : them common and harmless ailments. However statistics ten us every third ; person dies of a lunff ailment. Dan gerous Bronchial and Lung Disease follow, a jieelected cold. Ah body struggles against cold germs,.." no better aid can be had than Dr.. King's New Discovery. Its merit v has been tested hv In use over 45 years. Get a "bottle to-day. Avoid the risk of serious -v -ung ailments. Druggists. Winter Snows Call for Heavy Shoes, Overshoes and Rubbers It is necessary to be well shod to keep your feet dry. , ".- You can always find shoes that wear and shoes" that fit at ... , ' . " . - ... L J. French Shoe Co. -j r
