MONDAY, JUNE 12 1916:
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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forces have penetrated into the Tigris 1 grown susp.c.ous.
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valley,
m : hands at the behest of corporations.
tutored in the . Postofflce at I
Grande, Oregon, as second class
matter.
And SO years, at
moving, is a , long
.. , fw tha irnvprmnent to tie its
What preparations tne ; , ..
It looks, how-
SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ! Turks and Teutons have
Daily, single copy oc
i! ? C dominion are unknown
n! ' Jfr. .TintV.- in VdVanco S3.50 ! ever, as if the Young Turks are reap-
5;iiy;rer yeafln advance,...J7.00in, tfce fruit of. their friendship for
uu" - Germany. The Young l urns are m. ----- . . - , . . ..
check this threat on the Bal.y.om .n ; - r f inve3tmcnt
and risk. '
Granting that waterpowcr facilities
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vance ,,,,, ,. ; Turkey, and their in-;i"e peuy.o " . "
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Wasklv Ohserver-Star. ner year
in advance $1.50
Advertising Tatos on application. All
copy for display advertising must
reach the office the duy before the
ad appears.
Address all communications to THE
OBSERVER. 1710 Sixth Street.
KAMELA HILL.
fluence over the other Mohammedans
has been shown to be weak. iNo
thieat of a "holy' war" could keep
Italy out of Tripoli, and tfooug-b it is
true that a union of 200,000,000 fol
lowers of the, prophet 'could cut a "big
figure in the present conflict, and has
even been predicted, there have boen
no definite signs that it will mater
ialize. Turkish mis-government has
the Turks away fronr.
one place in Oregon. ,
any other of ,, ome out Df the war
with Iher territories intact, but her
Ottoman ally is sure to suffer.
Britain and Russia are apparency
able to .reach an agreement at last
regarding Asia; and in that agree
ment a Turkey subservient to Ger
many will certainly have no part.
The Youne Turk has been a dismal j
If there is
more deservine than any other of !
state aid in road work it is Kamela
Hill.
This particular piece of road is al
most in "no man's land," so to speak.
By this we mean it is the backbone of
a rough section of country where agri
culture is practically impossible and
homes are very few. Due to this fact
the local interest that surrounds most
pieces of county road is lacking.
ilt is half Umatilla and half Union
and is an adopted child to ench
county. Everybody cusses it, every
body raves at it. Each county court
can find a hundred, places to spend
rnnd monew where that money will !
help some rancher market his
failure as a world-politician.
they can, and on no consideration to
relinquish their right in about the
last natural resource.
A RATIONAL SECOND STEP
Chauncey M. Depe ! observ&l his
eighy-second birthday iy delivering
a speech in which he discussed many
current subjects from the point of
view of the octogenarian, and among
others said something about the
threatened railroad strike. Incident
ally he suggested a method for set
tling disputes betwean employers ar.il
employes of the country's transporta
tion concerns which! migh prove ef
fective in practice hereafter, although
there is probably not enough time to
apply it in the present emergency
His proposal was that the Interstate
Commerce commission should have
Newest Modes In Sport
Appparel
Always to be found at West's.; Always something new and unusual direct
v from New York. AVe specialize at moderate prices and are prepared to show
you a laTffc' variety of correct styles for Street or Outing Wear in
New Spoil AVash Frocks ..$5-00 up
New Sport Separate Skirts ...$1.75 up
New Sport Middy- Blouses ..$1.25 up
New Sport White Shoes $3.50
New Sport White Pumps ....!....85c up
New Sport Wash Suits .:....$5.00 up
New Sport ITats, with Correct '
Hosiery, Gloves, Parasols, and other
things to go witti them.
"Chic1"Lbvely,Gharming,,,"Newness,,
Are the words that discribe
the new arrivals in women's
SUMMER - NECKWEAR
, as always priced at 25c & 50c
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1 power to investigate demands made 1 1
WATERPOWER.
by workers on milroails and to adjust
.conditions of pay to meet expend.
The Shields bill, which provides for."" " c.
the development of watcrpower in the
United States under what amounts to
a 50 year franchise, has resulted in a
sintrulnr deadlock. Advocates and!
Having taken the first step of com
mitting to this commission one end of
,the railroad's business, that of in-
'come, it seems a rational second step
to compliment the action oy com
mitting to it the other end as well and
to give it authority over outgo, so
that the public shall be assured con-
products, and therefore Kamcla Hill opponenta 0f the measure both accuse
is a bump on tne topograpny 01 mu he gpme intcregt8. The conserva
two counties and is more or les.i of ,;;, .uun ,.v that he bill Is i
an outcast. Ana again, it is nara 10 )jow aimE(j at government control of jtinuance of service, a need even more
maintain a road there due to the loose pubi resourceS( accUse the monopol-! vital than the need for reasonable
rock, the drainage and a number of jBta tho exploiting capitalists, of charges for the service which the com-
otner conmuons inciucung u.e ny furthering it. The supporters of the mission already controls.
snows or winter wnicn wnen rani bm hnV(j thig tQ say.
soften everything but the rocks tt ( There ,are fl few sections wher;
such degree that there is little bot- uU,ity corporatins havinR a monp.
torn to the dirt portion of the road . of prcsent watorpower develop
thus forcing the rocks prom.nently to nnSin,r this legislation ba-
cause tftey do not want further devel
opment that would lead to the estab
lishment of new industries, increase
the surface.
For these, and various other rea
sons not mentioned, there should be
state aid applied to Knmcla Hill. It
is a connecting link for state travel.
It is essential to have a passable rord
if the Umatilla country and every
thing west shall reach Eastern Ore
gon; and likewise essential if Eastern
Oregon travel gets across the moun
tains westward. '
Let Wallowa, Union, Baker and
Umatilla county join hands and ap
pear before the state board asking
that some state money bo spent on
Kamela Hill.
As Mr. Depew argues, the demand
now made upon the railroads would
require an additional expenditure cf a
hundred million dollars a year. The
railroads can get the money in only
three ways. One is to stop dividends
land payment of interest on indebted
ness; that means bankruptcy, ueier-
demand for power, upset the condi-! wration of service, run ..or noider.1? ol
tions they now enjoy, and possiblj securities, dislocation of our whole
bring about a reduction of power I system of credit and income, dis
prices." couragement of capital from railroad
Jn other words, both sides have en- j enterprises and the end of railroad
trenched themselves behind the ab-! construction and extension. A sec-
stract nrincinle of Public rights and way is to cue uown tram
the welfare of the nation. For the
THE YOUNG TURK NO WOKI.D-PIPLOMAT.
So often has tho doom of Turkey
hcen seen that to predict t!he serious
crippling of that tenacious state, even
under present circumstances, is bold.
Her Teuton allies have saved Con
stantinople for the moment; but she
has lost 30,000 squnre miles of Ar
menia, and seems destined to lose still
mora to the advancing Russians,
while, in the south, Bagdad, is threat-
layman to determine which is the
more sincere is no simple task.
A very great (leal of energy in
.water power is undeveloped in this
country. 'It is not accurate to say
that it is going to waste, since it will
, bo as available next century ns this
j But there would be a decided increase
in general wenlth if tho possibilities
of waloipower were completely util
ized. '
The government at present is not
in tho position to organize, develop
and market this power. Nitrogen for
the soil, motive power for manufac
tories, light and traction power nr.
tho chief benefits awaiting the ex
ploiters of the larger rivers of the
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maintennce of track and equipment
and those outlays for betterment of
systems which gives employment ' to
about one third of the working force
and are perhaps the largest single
item in the nation's business. The
third way is to relegate the entive
subject to the Interstate Commerce
commission with authority to deny
the demanded increase if it shall not
be thoroughly supported by proof of
its indispensablo necessity, arid to in
crease the railroads' revenues if the
additional outlny is demonstrated to
be unavoidable with fairness to all
concerned.
The reasoning seems sound. Some
people will not relish the idea of ex
tending paternal control over indi
vidual action, but the mischief of this
han already been done in giving the
commission its orignal powers. Since
is prob-'ibly impossible to retrace
our comae, the wise policy may tie
to go farther. '
Certainly the strike method of
settling -such disputes i too ruinously
costly to be permitted by a sensible
people. Some better way than uni
versal suffering and wide-spread ruin
must lie found to dispose of these
troubles.
TOXKJHT AT WALLOWA.
HERE'S A FACTi THE MONEY YOU SPEND NOW IS MANY
TIM -6 THAT MONEY, BECAUSE IS IS CHEAT ING YOURSELF
OUT OF THE PROFIT THAT MCNEY W OULD EARN FOR YOU
SOMEDAY. ,
IN OTHER WORDS, YOU ARE THROWING AWAY THE
"FOUNDATION" ON WHICH YOU COULD BUIlD A FOURTl'NE.
YOU RECASTING AWAY THE SEED WHICH WOULD BECOME
A TREE IF PLANTED.
At McRao's hotel in the town of
Wallowa this evening the Wallowa
Lake Tourist Travel association will
haul a banquet which will be the third
helil in the past few v.t4:s by that
body. This evening's 1 eeting is for
the purpose of defmito! Mermini.ig
what can be loi,e toward making the
public realize the beauties of Wal
lowa Lake and Wallowa county thus
attracting tourists this way.
In this movement 1m Grande and
Union county join with hearty sup
port. Anything that will assist Vv'ul-,
J I Iowa county is "Jake with this
j county"' and so when the Wallowans
1 i and Union county representatives
gather at Wallowa this evening t.'y
can have full assurance that we are
with them heart am! soul.
,
The Merit of FRONT
LACED CORSETS I
Our sales in front laced corsets have wonderfully
increased and in order that we may meet satisfactorily
this larger demand we have placed in stock an extensive
assortment of Henderson Front Laced Corsets, designed
for the, slight, the average ajid the stout figures.
These corsets have the deserved reputation of being
unsurpassed.for style, fit, beauty and service.
Henderson Front Laced Corsets have a ventilated back
section, made of a soft mesh material which prevents all
pressure of heavy boning or bulky seams on the spine, so
objectionable in some front laced models.
Tho ventilated tongue under the front lacing pre
vents protruding of flesh or c'othing and the elastic sec
tions inserted in the corset skirt "give and take" with
every body position.
The better models have a flexible top clasp which
relieves pressure on the bust.
Better or more satisfactory corsets are not made for
the prices. We urge that you inspect these new B'ront
Laced Models $2.50 to $3.50
New Sport Styles Boy's
Blouses 50c
In the "Kaynee" brand no tapes
or string bought all over by
boys' mothers. No drawstrings to
bo pulled out in the laundry.
Tn all colors and patterns, etc. 50c
Beautiful Draperies
That will appeal strongly to all
home lovers may be seen in great
assortment in our drapery section.
New cretonnes in beautiful new
patterns, per yard :
;.i8c, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c
New Curtain Seriiims, the greatest
values ever offered, per vnrd
12 l-2c, 18c, 20c, 25c, 35c, 60c
i
Judge Lowell advocates political
conventions for tho purpose of adopt
ing party platforms and C. C. Chap
man in the Oregon Voter advocates
straightout oldtime party conveniens
for nominating candidates. The
pendulum is swinging backward, but
it is very doubtful if the people will
let it swing that far.
Frank Hitchcock should manage
the Hughes campaign, by all means.
He is the one man who created more
Hughes sentiment than any other.
According to the Public Utilities
Commission report the Portland Light
and Power company has been losing
money for some time and is losing
money now. Perhaps Frank Griffith,
the president, is the man who has the
bear by tho tail, etc.
PLANT SOME MONEY IN OUR BANK.
62 7'' Money for Improved Farm Loans
La Grande National Bank
LA nUANDR. OUKGON
Opital $200,0u0.00, S-vrplus f50.000.00. Resources fl.OOO.WO.OO
Fred J. Holme, TVcsidei.t; C. C. Peningt Vice President; F. L.
Meyers, Cashier: E. ZunJel and H. B. Cooiidgo, Assistant CafHicm
DIRECTOnS
FV-d J. Holme. J. G. Snoderam. J. K. Conley, C. C. Peningtor,. H.
S. trowuton, F. L. Meyrn. A. Bloklsad, A. T. Hill. H. E. Coolidg.
Portland's Hose show was crowded
completely off the front paire by the
conventions nt Chicago. Hard luck
for Shiv iff Till Taylor of rcndleton
will never -ir those glnd racs ai-ain
and he should have been on the front
page every day.
Ia Grande appreciates the compli
ment paid P. L. Meyers of this city
when tho state bankers elected him
ns their head fnr the ensuing year.
May make it easier to borrow a little
money without ccurity if we can
only make Mr. Meyers sec it that way.
The Indians claim "no summer this
year; winter shall meet winter." No
one wants to believe the Indian but
we may be forced to do so.
Get on the new bonnet and prepare
for tho journey to the Stock show at
Union.
Added to the usual attractions at
the Stock show this week Union is to
have a s:ile of live stock which will
eclipse anything in the west.
Putting the stamp of approval on
the Portland Live Stock show was not
sufficient for the bankers of the state
in convention assembled, for they in
addition to that, appropriated $10,000
recommend but it is the schcfol peo
ple who must teach. There are 75,
000 illiterates reported in California.
There are over half a million foreign
born residents. These classes are be
coming so lairge, us compared with
for the show. Evidently the bankers i ?ur school population, that the state
want to encourage the raising
swine and cattle and sheep.
of
La Grande regrets deeply the re
moval of so many of the old, sub
stantial families connected with the
0--W. to other points along the line,
but we welcome the new ones who
are coming to take their places.
Americanization in California.
Below is a copy of a letter sent out
by State Superintendent Edward
Hyatt to the school superintendents
of California, under date of May 5,
1916. The California State Education
Department is thus the second to at
tack the problem of the education of
the foreign born from the state poin;
of view.
"Please let me call your particular
'attention to a phase of public educa
tion that has not engaged much of
our Attention heretofore, but that is
surely going to demand it in the r.enr
future? that is, the education and the
Americanization of the adult for
eigiuir. "Among thoughtful people and
rmorg law makers is growing up the
conviction that the presence of the il
literate foreigner is a danger aiv. a
menace to us and to our institutions.
Under present conditions he may be
"mong us twenty years or more,
i kr.owinjr not'.ing of our language,
It surely was a funny sight to roe opon to none 0f tho influences that
Senator Fulton, Judge Carey and j tend to good citizenship. He can be
Newt Burgess locking arms with . R ' and moved by the intriguer
ii .... v ii n, a r,i p, ,..tt'nmt tn i10-5 cf his own nationality,
Henry aldo Coe and Co l.m.ucttbt c;,n not u tm,(.hed ,)y Unf,e g,-
C:-llahnn, while P.a.ph ihiams and iThus. in time of streps or danger, ho
Charles Aokerman ate gum drops to- may become dangerous and threaten-
gethr-r. Yet that is what Is reported j irP in extreme to tho very life of
from the Chicago convention. I T t. f t.
of teaching and Americanizing the
foreigner is to be laid upon the edu
cational forces of the commonwealth.
Thrt moans US.
is takinc coo-nizance of the matter
and is moving toward assuming re
sponsibility. "At present, the most definite way
to reach our adult foreigners is
through the night schools. The ma
chinery for organizing night schools
is at hand in every school district.
Any school may- establish a night
school by action of its own board of'
trustees. It must provide for housing
and maintaining the night school
itself, as it will get no additional ap- .
portionment during the following
year. Free textbooks are furnished
by the state, however.
"The object of this letter is two
fold; first, to call your attention to
the shadow of coming events; and,
second, to warn you that those schools
proposing to meet the situation by
opening night schools must needs add
to their September budgets, to their -special
taxes, the money necessary
for opening the schools and maintain
ing them during the first year.
"If this office can give you any
further information or assistance,
please be free to call on us."
Foundation for the addition to the
roundhouse is under way and the
pouring of cement will begin this
week. The yards look like some full
Remembers Elephant Well.
San Diego, Calif., June 9. Having
heard of -the'Tength and tenacity of
an elephaat's memory, and remember
ing a trick he had played on one
years before, Private Don O. Davis of
(he United States Marine Corps,
1-cgged to be excused from participat
ing in the elephant maneuvers recent
ly held by Marires on tho exposition
grounds in this city.
"I .lemember, w'icn a kid, of sl:p
ping a fine large 'chaw' of plug to
bac.'O into the throttle of a pachy
I'erm that strangely resembles that
big fellow over there" ho told his
commanding officer.
But Marines never flinch no mat
ter what the danger and Davis was
ordered to take his place by the side
of tho elephant hi feared.
And then nothing at aU happened.
The elephant by Davis' ride was not
related not even by marriage to-
The Of, .mission of Immifrrntion
on1 TTrtliainr tiaa Kiumi Ai-nnfnrl TliU fkft vl i i.Vt n v f La UnJ I X.1-.
sized gophers had been nt work. bo;', fan investigate, and. plan andouth.