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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1917)
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 191T. PAGE SIX LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER THE OBSERVER An Independent Newspaper. Published Daily and Weekly at La Grande, Oragon, b. the LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO. 3. D. MEYERS, President, H. B. LEITER, Vice President, CLARKE LEITER, Editor and Publisher. .Entered at the Poatoffice at La Grande, Oregon, aa second class matter. On Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland; Imperial Hotel News Stand, Portland. Advertising rates on application. Telephone Main 37 City Official Paper. Member United Press Associations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By 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 The Observer carrier boys are in structed to put the papers on the porch. If the carrier docs not do this, misses you, or neglects getting tho paper to you on time, kindly phone the Observer, as this is the enly way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following in struction. Phone Main 37 before 7:30 o'clock and a papor will be sent you 6? special messenger if the carrier has missed you. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER. 1710 Sixth Street MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1917 THE EVACUATION OF MEXICO General Pershing will withdraw from Mexico, It is to be hoped that this will end our troubles with Mexi o. Maybe it will and maybe it won't. If we go in again, we should go in to stay and finish the job. PORK BARREL BILLS The president is considering veto Dig the so-called pork barrel bills, the public building, the rivers and hnr fcors, and flood control bills, aggre gating $120,000,000 in appropriations. Wo would hate to see the river and Itarbors bill vetoed, but a halt muh't tie made somewhere in the gigantic appropriations of congress. OUR NEWS SERVICE The Observer is printing some of the best articles by United Press cor ncsopndcnts. These nro high priced men and it is only by belonging to n nig press association that The Obser ver is enabled to present this special service to its readers. The Observer is also trying to build op its country correspondence. It will try to merit its patronage and improve its news service in 1917. LAW VIOLATIONS A Seattle man pleaded guilty to smuggling in $40,000 of liquor. He stretched it, by mixing in water and thcr ingredients, and sold it for $200,. 000. This illustrates the difficulties of enforcing the prohibition law. Many men will run chunces of jail and the penitentiary if they see big profits in law violations. It is tho same with men who becomo multi-millionaires by tvading and violating anti-trust laws, j Ninoteen-sovcnteen will be kind to you if you deliver the goods and make S001' . We wish you and yours a Happy New Year. Lawson has been invited to prove his charges regarding a leak to Wall street of the contents of the peace note. If he has any information ho should give it; if not, hold his peace. After all the way to make the New Year happy is to get out and hustle and bring home the bacon. Write it 1917. Burglars Waxed Rich. Chicago, Jan. 1. (United Press) Burglars did fewer jobs, but got more loot than in former years, the 19JS report submitted by Chief of Police Healoy here today showed. Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread. Red, pimply skin that itches and burns is embarrassing, and gets worse if neglected. Bad skin is a social handicap and a constant source of worry. Correct it at once with Dr. llobson's Eczema Ointment. This healing ointment kills the germ, soothes the irritation and quickly re stores your skin to normal. For ba bies suffering the tortures of eczema, or for grown-ups who have long fought chronic skin ailmeitts. Dr. llobson's Eczema Ointment is a guar anteed remedy. At your druggist, 50c. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY. (Continued from Saturday's Paper.) Christmas Tree Party. Conspicious among the many social events of tho holiday season was the Christmus tree party with Miss Hilda thony as hostess in her studio rt 1(50(5 Sixth treet, to her friends of camp-fire days. This is a small group of congenial girls who yearly have "camped out" in the mountains, and the spirit of wood fires was renewed in the decorative scheme. The guests were ushered in the library where a beautiful tree, softly brilliant in can dle light, bore the tribute of one friend to unother. After the warm ing up the tree began to shed its blos soms of unique and attractive gifts, This wus followed by a two-course supper in tho dining-room this too being an appreciated variation of the usual. In the center of the table was an elaborate and faithful representa tion of the last camp. Tho woods ef fect was brought out in beautiful de tail and the little figures at their vari ous camp duties and recreations were easily recognized by all. Those en joying the evening were Mrs. G. S. Birnie, Misses Dorothy Myers, Ruwi Bacon, Gladys Oesterling and Sarah Smith. Thirty-two young people were pres ent at a surprise party given nt tho J. Ii. Oliver home on First street last Wednesday evening. The affair was managed by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver and Miss Dorothy Haworth and was given in honor of Miss Mildred Oliver, who is spending her vacation hero. Vari ous games afforded the entertainment of the evening and punch and wafers were served. Miss Oliver will return next Wednesday to Whitman to re sume her studies. Over forty young people gathered at tho home of Rev. S. M. Roberts la.st evening for a surprise on his son, Aubrey Roberts, who is visitirlg here from Prosser, Washington. The young man was at the high school when the guests arrived and was very agree ably surprised on his return. An en joyable evening vras spent by all. Light refreshments were served. Last night about twenty-five young pcoplo gave a sloighing party in hon or of Miss Ruth Winters, a student in tho Willamette University, who is spending her holidays in the city. After tho long sleigh-ride the par ticipants adjourned to tho Winters home where refreshments awaited them. The initial danco of the M. I. A. for this winter was a success. The nev hard wood floor is a great improve ment and the music which was given by J. D. Haines was up to its usual high standard. Preceding the party tendered Miss Mildred Oliver, Mrs. S. R. Haworth gave a dinner in her honor, (Wednes day evening. Only a few were pres ent. Miss Hazeline Wilson and Ellis Horn, both of Union, were united in marriage here Tuesday, Justice of the ! Pv ice A. C. Williams officiating. Miss Effie Stevens and Otto Wall, both of Union, were married in this city on Wednesday. Miss Gladys Taylor entertatned a few girls lust evening at her home on O avenue. Tulley-Woinack Wedding. Slipping out on the train Saturday, accompanied by her friend, Mrs. Milo Schilke, Miss Olivo Tulley was quietly married at La Grande to Marion Wo mack. They returned on Sunday to spend the holidays with the home folks. Both of these young people are graduates of Wullowa high and are well known here, having been raised in this county. They will be greatly missed in all of the, social ac tivities of the town. After February 15th they will be at home in Parma, Idaho. Wallowa Sun. A fiappy and prosperous few tfear Jo JRI This is only tho first of a series of dances which this society will give this winter. Tho committee has an nounced that one will be given every Friday night from 8:30 until 11. The young people are expecting a number of good times from these same dances. Happy New Year To you and your's, wc wish you a happy Now Year's Day a day whose joys may abide with you through many, many days to come. We wish that it finds you a better and richer man or woman, than last year. If not, why not? Now, today, open an account with us. Make a resolut ion that the close of the new year will see you better off than you now are. What is Your Decision? Ca Qrande National ank RUSSIAN PEOPLE WIN (Continued from Saturday's Paper.) Furthermore, the Rounmanians out ran military discretion by plunging too quickly into Transylvania and by leaving their rear, in Dobrudja, insuf ficiently protected. An opportunity for the use of high strategy was thin presented to the German genera' staff, and in the trial of military ger, ius that followed, the German com mufiders wholly outclassed their Rou manian and Russian opponents. Thus, an adventure that might have resulted in cutting Teuton communications in the Balkans has ended, for the pres ent, in large material advantage to the Germans who are now in posses sion of valuable Roumanian grain and oil fields. The British and French started this summer their combined western offen sive, in an effort to demonstrate whe ther the trenches constructed by the Germans under the most skillfully de veloped scientific methods, could be overcome by an unprecedcntedly in tense concentration of artillery fire. The result, up to the end of the year, has tended to show that although for tresses built ubovo ground cannni withstand besiegers guns, defensive tactics underground seem to be super ior to any but very prolonged bom bardments which to be successful must be eonfinedto small areas. The French forward movements nt Verdun, undertaken while the battls of tho Somme was in progress may, however, change future military opin ion of the comparative impregnability of trench warfare. How the French made their quick and successful as saults along tho Verdun front is not known. The assumption that the Ger mans were compelled to denude part of their Verdun line of men and guns is not borne out by the fact that com paratively unimportant sections of the Verdun front have not given way, while the best defended parts are the ones that were broken. The French higher command may have discovered a new flanking system applicable as yet only to tho local conditions pr vailing at Verdun, but possibly cap able of wider development. Italy s capture of Goritz this year is her most important success of the war. Its effect, however, is partly lost by the advance the Austrians have made in the Trentino districts. Italy more than holds her own on a balan cing of accounts, but the year's de velopments have indicated that the Italian government is not prepared to pay the cost of victory with continu ously large casualty lists. The chance of capturing Triesis on these terms has not been shown to be to Italy's: liking. Germany's Verdun campaign brought very serious losses to her during the year, without compensat ing advantages. The destruction of Teutonic man power in that ill-advised adventure cost General von Falken- j hnyn bis post as chief of the German general staff. The promotion of Ma.' shal von Hindcnburg to the supreme command was followed by brilliant victories in Roumnnin. Ann Pennington The diminutive favorite who appeared in "Susie Snowf lake" is here in a pho toplay so surcharged with circus atmosphere you'll almost smell the sawdust. There are scenes in the lion's cage, balloon flights, parachute descent, several side-show stunts and Miss Pennington dances her famous Ilulua Hulua in one scene. All of these scenes are blended into an extraordinary photodrama called The Rainbow Princess Today and Tomorrow ARCADE GERMANY READY FOR PEACE OR FOR WAR (Continued from Saturday's Paper.) oricntiorung" meaning "readjust ment of the nation to chnngcing con (lit ion. Really, it is the German RonaissniHv of lOlti a peaceful, po- l'ticni revolution working so quietly that even some Germans do not see its developments. Repeatedly the Danes ami the Dutch .ml other neutrals nsk "When will the revolution begin?" believing that vhanging conditions can only be brought about by force, and not be ing aware that the only revolution is a renaissance or rebirth. That rebirth is already under way. Everyone from the Chancellor down to the laborer is playing a role. Tho Chancellor in the Reichstag sounded the keynote of the movement when he said: "There must be free opportunity for nil capable people.'' In other words, the new movement ir a universal change by the people, the reichstag and the government to give the people by franchise and through the Reichstag more of n voice in the nation's affairs. The socialists have been saying "We want more authority." And the government, instead of extending a deaf ear, is listening to all sugges tions. Through the Chancellor the government is showing a spirit of willingness to get together. Thus, the Neuorientierung is mak irg such headway that from present indications German's rebirth will be a peaceful readjustment to new con ditions. In three ways this new movement has been manifest First, in the Reichstag; second, in tho press; third, the relations between royalty and the commoners. So far it is almost impossible to say exactly what the Reichstag is grasp ing for. Almost a year ago some radicals said that when the war came to an end the ministers must be there after responsible to the Reichstag but in the Neuorientierung this has been undobated. Various propositions have been ad vanced in measures introduced in the Reichstag. The National Liberals asked recently for formation of a special committee to advise with the government on foreign affairs. An ether member suggested a parlia mentary undersecretary of state, re sponsible to the Reichstag. But even today, although the Reich stag does not name ministers its mem bers are consulted and privately claim the unwritten power to make or un make cabinet members. In regard to pointy two that de mocracy is making inroads in Ger-! ivnny is evidenced in the press. Scores of times editors have published opin- J ions that they knew would result in confiscation of their editions. foremost achievement has 'been her victory over Rumania. Her occupa tion of Little and Grat Wallachia gives her some of the richest farm ing country in the world. Her armies swept forward with such resistless force and with ,such amazing speed tiiat their booty was an Immense store of grain, food and other sup plies. The year 1916 saw accord with America definitely established on the submarine issue and has proved the utter failure of the allies "starvation blockade." This year 1917 will see harnessing of the nation's unity through the "man power" bill already enacted. i i Rut i they willingly submitted to this con- I fiscation to publish their ideas. One ! , 1 Ml ..... H .. ! purucuiuriy npi illustration ot tne growth of the freedom for the press was indicated in the Vdssische Zoi tung's criticism of the method of se lecting diplomats. The newspaper said openly that Germany's diplomats were accused of being the worst in the world and then went ahead with specific criticisms of certain diplo matic appointments. This was almost iMibeard of in Germany. I The mingling of royalty with com moner has been exemplified on every battlefront. Three Exceptional Good Buys Six-room house, basement, bath, toilet, wired. Lot 60 x 114, screened porch. House in good repair, sew er paid for. All for $1000 and easy payments. Lo cated on E. Washington Ave. Seven-room house on bixth St., in splendid condition, good basement, plastered, side walk, sewer and street improvements all paid, nice lawn and shade trees. The price is $2500 on this property, there must be a payment of $1000 the balance can be arranged either in monthly payments or otherwise. Improved Small Farm Within one mile of the Union high school, a well im proved 60-acre farm, splendid water rights, alfalfa and everything needed. The land is all good and the price is attractive. Two or three instances of this kin ship may be cited. First, a certain Count, whose wife is an American, and who was serving ns a captain. was stopped by a private soldier and nsked for a match. Before the war such a step was utterly unheard of. rtgain, when the Kniser recently met large number of citizens in the Chancellor's Palace to discuss the food situation, Dr. Charles Mueller the only socialist office holder present was singled out by His Majesty for special conversation. Of the palpable, material develop ments of the past year, Germany's Geo. H. Currey Opposite Y. M. C. A. Phone Black 2001 HE WHO MOVES REAL ESTATE 100 Elm Street La Grande, Oregon ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. AUSTIN 13ROWNELL, Manager HOUSE WIKING A SPECIALTY Supplies and Heating Devices Phone Main 726 Sornmer Hotel Building, next to Western Unioa
