La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, September 21, 1916, Image 4

Historic Oregon Newspapers

La Grande evening observer., September 21, 1916, Image 4

Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR

About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1916)

Prev Page of 8 Next Prev Issue Next Text PDF JP2 (2.9 MB) Clip/Print Image

Return to Top

Prev Page of 8 Next Prev Issue Next

Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1916. jPAGE FOUR LA GltANDE EVENTNO OBSERVER THE OBSERVER CLARKE LE1TER, E-Iitor and Pub lisher; J. D. MEYERS and H. 13. LE1TEK, Owners. Entered in the Postoflicn at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. ; SUBSCRIPTION RATES, i Hy Carrier. Daily, single copy 5c Daily, per week 15c Daily, per month 65c Daily, per six months in advance $3.60 Daily, per year in advance ... $7.00 By Mail Daily, by mail per year, in ad vance $4.00 Weekly Observer-Star, per year in advance $1.50 Advertising rates on application. AH copy for display advertising must reach the office the day before the d appears. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1916. WHEN WILL THIS WAR END? 'tt'd like to ask you juBt one ques tion," asked an old friend of the edi tor of the Observer. "When is the European war going j0 end 7" ''Next Christmas," was the answer he got. And just then the United Press tele graph news came in with the report thjit the Pope will hold a consistory inj November and make an important declaration concerning peace pros pects in Europe. (Some man in the world today is planning and scheming for peace. Some 'busy brain is seething -with thoughts of ending the great conflict. Whoever he iR will win fame and tho pratitudo of the world. Just as Theo dore Roosevelt won the Nobel prize of $jo,000 for the greatest services in be half of peace when his scheming brought Japan and Russia together and ended the war which was then considered a sanguinary conflict, but now shrinks into insignificance in comparison with the prosent confla gration. When wo think of tho mas terly way Mr. Roosevelt handled that situation, of the intrigues he felt his way through, of tho patience he used when the envoys were ready to quit and go home, wo arc filled with im patience with those who slander a great American by saying, "If Roose velt were president now the United States would bo involved in a war," forgetting that Roosevelt was presi dent for almost eight years and kept the country at peace and never even involved tho country in any "little wars." n..t .1:. ......... HM... iL. i- uui. hu uiKii-nn. tmu is wie man 10 cring about peace; With England showing a bulldog tenacity and hang ing on with tho determination of final ly eliminating a commercial rival without regard to billions of cost; with Russia spreading its claws over Turkey and dreaming of seizing Con stantinople; with Franco resisting in vasion and yearning for Alsace-Lor raine; with Italy smelling the flesh pots of Austria's rich domain, will j Asquith have the nerve to propose to John Hull to halt v.hilo there is n German factory at work or a German ( ship afloat? Our guess would be ' that David Lloyd George might dare to face the determined Briton. But Lloyd George's following is also feast ! ing at tho flesh pots of ruin and mis . ery his workingmen r.re growing I rich on wages nover before P1 n I England, recognized by the govern ment as never before, and they find in war a friend that has rescued them from poverty and distress. Where i in Europe are the friends of peace? (Perhaps in tho trenches. The rulers on their thrones worry not at the I carnage; the leaders in parliaments will make speeches end vote huge sums in worthless, ncver-to-be-paid I debts; tho dealers in munitions fatten on huge profits and foment intrigues not' to end the war, but prolong it; camp suttlers and camp followers re gard the friends of peace as traitors who should be hanged. Another prediction: Tho war will end when England willB it. That will be not when Germany is broken and ruined and humiliated, but when the fruits of victory ore about to be seiz ed by the Russian bear. Great Brit tain will never consent to Constanti nople falling in Russia's hands. John Bull will reap the benefits of victory in this war, as in most of his wars of the past. Russia, Franco and Italy axe fighting for glory. AN ARTIST AND A SCHOLAR. We can all agree on one thing: The Oregonian has a good cartoonist in- E. S. Reynolds. It is a delight the way he catches the spirit of the news. His conception of the G. O. P. armored car hurdling the trenches is a fine piece of work. Reynolds is a quiet, modest man. There is no better war authority in Portland, nor no one moro learned in Indian lore. If Rcy nolds had time to write as interesting ly as he talks, ho would be a wonder. Ho ought to bo on tho lecture circuit right now with an illustrated cartoon lecture. now there is much criticism from tourists who have received the im pression that the highway is finished between The Dalles and Astoria. Before the highway can be truth fully advertised to the world as a great scenic and commercial route there is much to be done. The unfin ished road in Clatsop and Columbia counties should be completed. In Hood River county and in Wasco county the grading and surfacing should be systematically carried on. The highway should be extended to the eastern boundary of the state along the river by way of Umatilla, Union and Baker counties, to make connection with the roads of eastern Washington and Idaho. This is a work that must neces sarily be extended over a term of years, but it should be planned now and gradually carried to a conclusion. Paying tor Party Government. (Salem Capital Journal.) Judge Hughes criticises the Wilson administration because in some in stances corrupt or incompetent men have been appointed to office as a re ward for party services rendered. No doubt this criticism is based on facts but the question is will Mr. Hughes be able to do any better in this re spect when it is considered that he is a partisan candidate; that the work ers of the republican party must be rewarded at the expense of the gov ernment in case he wins? On the Prohibition Issue. (Albany Democrat.) Oregon voters will have a good many things to consider before going to the election booth in November, numerous amendments being up for consideration. Perhaps there is noth ing of more importance than those in connection with the prohibition law of the state, now in force since last January. There are two bills. One is for the purpose of making it stronger and more effective, undoubtedly the proper thing, and the other is to tear it to pieces , under what is called the brewers' amendment, one that would in a measure restore the saloon, at least the beer saloon, in Oregon. It ought not to take much investigation for voters to decide what is right in the matter. COMMENT OF THE PRESS. Build Highway to Union. (The Oregon Journal.) iSo far as Multnomah county is concerned, the Columbia River high way is now a finished road. It is paved from the city center to the county boundary, a distance of 45 miles. ISetween the bandy river and the Hood River county line there is not a railroad crossing or wooden bridge. It is estimated that the high way has cost the taxpayers of the county'approximatoly one million and a half dollars. This is in the neigh borhood of the cost of the Broadway bridge or the county courthouse. As an asset of the county it will be generally conceded that the high way is worth fur more than either the bridge or courthouse. So far as the state is concerned, the highway is far from finished, and in speaking of the highway this fact should always be emphasized. If no distinction is drawn or qualifcaton of statement made the impression will get abroad that there is a good load from the eastern border of the state to the sea. When the traveling public finds out that this is not true, there will bo a harmful result. Even Gunning for the Landowner. (Eugene Register) We presume the governor is pre pared to encounter the bitter oppo sition of all tho various individuals in Oregon whose purpose it is to take away the property of those who have and give it to those who have not. Otherwise he would not vigorously condemn, as he does, the so-called "people land and loan law," for that is precisely the purpose of this preci ous piece of proposed legislation. To be sure, the nauseous part of the pill is thinly coated with sugar, but it is there, as anyone who takes the trou ble to investigate will find. Good Roads in Wasco. (The Dalles Chronicle) Skamania county, Wash., has 3000 inhabitants. Two years ago they voted bonds for $210,000 to build a permanent road across the county along the Columbia. That is $70 for each man, woman and child in the county, and now that the road is nearing completion they say it pays. Wasco county has 17,000 popu lation, more wealth per capita than Skamania county and yet there is a large body of property owners, loth to make up their minds to vote $200,000 bonds for permanent roads. It is nbout $15 per capita. If a big majority of the Skamania taxpayers. believe their good roads are a prof itable investment, considering then- outlay from a per capita basis, Was co county should not take much time in deciding it will pay here. BANKING YOUR MONEY IS ONLY GOOD ARITHMETIC CARRY YOUR MONEY IN YOUR POCKET YOU SPEND ITj YOU SUBSTRACT FROM WHAT YOU HAVE. PUT YOUR MONEY IN OUR BANKj YOU SAVE IT, YOU ADD TO WHAT YOU HAVE. THE CAREFUL MANIALW AYS!" ADDS TO" WHATiHE HAS. BANK'WITH US WE :pay H PER CENTIINTEREST 6V2 Moneyfor Improved Farm Loans' La Grande National Bank LA GRANDE, OREGON Capital 1200,000.00, Surplus $50,000.00, Resourcei $1,000,000.00 Tnd J. Holm, President; C. C. Penlngton, Vic Pridnt; F. L. fcUyars, CaahUr; E. Zundel and H. E. Coolldg, Aiiiitant CaahUra DIRECTORS Frd J. Holm, J. G. Bnodjrraaa, J. F. Conley, C, C Panincton, H. ft. Brown too, F. L. Merare, A. Holland, A. T. HiH, B. E. Coolfcir. Skamania Is Satisfied. (The Dalles Chronicle.) Down tho river, in the heart of the mountains, is Skamania county, Washington. Two years ago it bond ed for $210,000 to build permanent roads. I here was strong opposition to bonding when the vate was takn and while the opposition has mostly been converted, a few of the hope lessly chonic are still crooning dole fully. The Skamania county Pioneer says: "If some of the knockers of our good roads policy would take a trip over the road from Stevenson to Skamania or Prindle they would get their eyes open to such an extent that we do not believe they would ever kick against good roads again. Down there is a practical illustration of the difference between modern roads and ancient roads. The new road is finished part of the way, but work is still proceeding and the finished parts are in sections. "Tho difference is as great as ex changing the old fashioned stage coach for a well equipped railroad train. The old roads nro exceedingly narrow, crooked and have difficult and dangerous grades, while the new road is wide, as straight as can be made in a mountainous country, and no grades of more than fivepor cent. All any man has to do to" see the difference between the new and the ' ovnr tTin vn.nla nt tliA TiMCflnl tiim, It is guaranteed to cure almost the worst kicker on earth. Wc have some, however, we are sorry to say, who are incurable." r ! I ! J J 2 ! J STATE NEWS $ 4 .5. .... 4. 4. .. .j. . .j. .j. Date For Sympathetic Strike. New York. Sept. 20. Tuesday, Sep tember 211, is tho time set for the gen eral walk-out in support of the street railway employes through n sympa thetic strike. I-ahor Vote Asked for Wilson. Cleveland, Sept. 20. The four mil road brotherhoods have issued a bul letin askinr the support of laboring men for Wilson in recognition of the New Arrivals At The N. K. West Store Direct from New York - - Many Stunning Models in Women's & Misses' DRESSES and SUITS Just received bv express .Suits and Dresses which are the last word in style. And just a fore-word of advice-Buy now-the Styles aie now nt their best and the choosing is now good from our large stock, it tne threatened garment makers strike in New York goes into effect it will be almost impossible to secure enough "choice" ready-to-wear garments to supply the trade. We invite your inspection of these new bmts. Priced $20- t0 $40-00 Just Received - A Big Shipment of EMBROIDERY PACKAGE OUTFITS In all the Most Wanted Articles - Ready Made - Ready to Embroider All are of the Pacific Embroidery Co., make and are recognized .every where as the standard of art needlework embroidery packages. Every article is guaranteed to be of perfect workmanship made of the finest materials and an example of the latest French needle art. Every article is ready made, ready to embroider and each package contains enough D. M. C. embroidery cotton to complete with full directions for making. Especially now arc the ready-made night gowns to finish with crochet yoke. Other new patterns and styles to embroider are: Combinations Pin Cushions Baby Dresses Laundry Bags Baby Caps Boudoir Caps Baby Robes Corset Bags Bab' Pillow Slips Doilies Dresser Scarfs Bath Towels Tie Racks Cucst Towels And Many Others. Thousands of Crisp, Fine New HANDKERCHIEFS c Have Just Been Unpacked Handkerchiefs are a large interest h dising of them seriously. We gathe a slender margin above first cost. All kinds are here in this new large ery or lace trimmed sorts, tatted ed kinds, in colors and white If you w you don't desire linen, cotton ones a thev closely resemble pure linen. E handkerchiefs thev have ever seen Four for 25c, 8 l-3c, ere. We approach the nierchan r them lavishly and we sell them at assortment the daintiest embroid ges, initial ones, as well as plain ant linen you are sure to get it; if re here in plenty, but so fine that verybody exclaims thev are nrettiest Choose now for gifts. Priced 5c each 10c, 12 l-2c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 35c to $1.00 Shoe styles That Have Won and "Pingree" MM SfOtt Make Latest creations in Women's and Misses' Footwear for Autumn. The combinations and neatness of appearance have our Foot wear in a class by themselves. We can fit you. $3.50 to $8.00 passage of the Adamson eight-hour law. New York Progressive Vote. New York, Sept. 20. Additional re turns from the state-wide primaries snow mat uovernor Whitman has de cisively defeated Willinm M. Bennett for the Republican nomination. Whit man said: "The vote shows Progres sives are returning: to the Republi can fold nbout as they did in Maine." Round-Up Opened Today. Pendleton. Sent. 21 Tdn annual round-up opened today with uicai weainer conditions and an im mense crowd in flttenrl.m T, streets urn in env nttira ar,A Kound-Up spirit is everywhere prevalent. Found a $23,000 Check. Portland, Sept. 20. A check for -o,000 was picked up on the street this morning. It was a perfectly good check signed by Sheriff Hurlburt and made out to County Treasurer Lewis 1 he finder took the check to the First National bank. Carried Heavy Life Insurance. Roseburg, Or., Sept. 21. J F I USe Of Rllthorlin -n,V, J:J .v- . , . , '--u inis week. earned inaii-anAn ' .. " UU11LIUS amounting to $140,000. Of thiw 0...VUJ11. u,wu -was secured about one year ago. Cunning Funeral Held. Baker. Sent. 90 Vi-noroi .! . . . vim were held vesterHnv nfAmnAM t 'll0 family residence on First street for Cnauncey Cunning, who died Mon day night in Cove. The sen-ices .were under the auspices of the Mason ic order, of which Mr. Cunning was a j member. Rev. Ward MacIIenry offi ; ciated and interment was made in Mt. cemetery. Sugar Company Asks Lower Rates. nTT!b"r 0r- SePt- 21.-The Ore- tho public service commission for a 1'a p'J,8'6, j5?" Grants Pass and Portland, in order to be able to Tl tl lts ?roduct- The Commercial club here has been requested to in dorse the plan. Mrs. Grady, wife of Conductor Henry Grady, arrived from Portland today and will remain on a visit of a ' few days with the Bohnenkamp fam-