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FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1917. LA GRANDE ICVENIInG OBSERVER. PAUE POUR EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER An Tnrfpnendent Newspaper. Published Daily and Weekly at La Grande, Oregon by the r A fTRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO. J n YERS H- B. LEITER CLARKE LEITER PreSdent Vice-President Editor and Publisher Entered at the Postoff ice at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. fow Jhe War Came Jo America Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth St. On Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand. Portland; Imperial News Stand, Portland. City Official Paper. Leased Wire Telegraph Report of United Press Associations (Issued by The Committee on Public Information The Secretary of State, The Secretary of War, The Secretary of the Navy, George Creel Washington, I). C. June 25, 1917.) .- In the years when' this Republic was policy. As our delegates signed the still struggling for existence, in the! first convention in regard to arbitra- face of threatened encroachments by hostile monaichies over the sea in or- this Th, observer carrier boya are instructed to put the papers on Ut porches. If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or Mglaeti ttepaper to you on time, kindly phone The Observer, tnJ the only W we can determine whether or not the carriers are following tartroe SSL Phone Main 87..bfore T:&0 o'clock and a paper will be aent you by apecial messenger if the carrier has missed you. By Carrier. Daily, single copy 6c Daily per week . t 15c Daily, per month 66c Daily, per six months indvance.JS.BO Daily, per year in advante $7.00 By IfUlL Daily, by mail per- year; in ad vance M-00 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Dairy, by mau per six monww in advance S2M Daily, by mail per three mooun in advance ..- Daily, by mail per motth The Saturday Evening j--rm pec year in advanc. ......... t' Weokly-Observer-fctr. Pi in advance $1.60 tflNE SCHOOL MEN LEAVE. der to make the New World safe for democracy our forefathers siitpbiished here the policy that suun came to be known as the.Monroo dt ct.Mne. Warn-. ing the Old World not to interfere in the political life of the New, our t.ov-1 ornment pledged itself in return lo abstain from interference in the po. litical conflicts of Europe; and history has vindicated the wisdam ef : this course, we wore tnen '.so weaK to influence the destinies of Europe, and it was vital to mankind th-.il this first great experiment in government of .ind by the people should not be dis turbed by foreign attack Hon, they read into the minutes statement: "Nothing contained in this conven tion shall be so construed as to re quire the United States of America to depart from its traditional policy of not intruding upon, interfering with," or entangling itself im the polit ical questions or policy or internal administration of any foreign State; nor shall anything contained in the said convention be construed to imply o relinquishment by the United States of America of its traditional attitude toward purely American questions." At The Hague we pledged our selves, ini case we ever went to war, i to observe certain broad general rules Reenforced bv the experience of our of decency and fair fighting.. But at expanding national life, this doctrine the same time we cleared ourselves has been ever since the dominating ' from any responsibility, for . forcing It was with regret that we learned of the departure of High School Principal A. C. Hampton to accept the same position in Eugene. 1 It is with regret and also surprise that we learn how that City Superintendent of Schools Linden McCullough has accepted a similar post in tOic Rllpnsbunr miblic schools. Both Mr. McCullough and Mr. Hampton wore high class men. that on account of higher salaries offered or for other rea sons that they preferred other cities to La Grande. The School Board must realize that there is keen competition for school talent, for men who can make .good. We hope .that the School Board will be able to get a high class man to succeed Mr. McCullough. The Observer would be well satisfied if Mr. A. C. Hampton could be induced to accept the position. . o ' The La Grande. Commercial Club to entertain at luncheon tflic members of the State1 Editorial Association Will Iowa L;ike, the evening of sx uju..j t v - ..... - - - - V- July 15. This is fitting and proper. The Commercial Club will give the editors a real taste of La Grande hos pitality. The trip to Wallowa Lake will be an eye opener to the bretheru. , element in the growth of our foreign policy. Whether or not we could have maintained it in case of concerted at tacks from abroad, it has seemed of such importance to us that we were at all times ready to go to war in its defense. And though since it was first enunciated our strength has grown by leaps and bounds, although ether nations to observe'' similar pledges. And in 1906, when our dele gates took part in the Algeciras Con ference, which was to regulate the af fairs of the distracted Kingdom of Morocco, they followed the same formula there. While acquiescing ih the new regime which guaranteed the independence and integrity of Moroc co, we explicity announced that we in thut time tne vast increase 01 our foreign trade and travel abroad, mod- assumed no police responsibility for ern transport, modern mails, the the enforcement of the treaty. And cables and the wireless, have brought if any honest doubt was left as to our us close to Europe and have made our attitude in regard to the enforcement isolation more and more .imaginary, of Old World agreements, it was there has been, until the outbreak of I the present conflict, small desire on It is to be regretted our Part t0 abrogate or even amend Uli: Ul.l iUIIIIIICU HI .....,., .... 3 for so long given us peace. In both conferences at The Hague, in IH'.Kl ana iuuy, wc reannmea tnis -O- The United States now has a Scotland Yard. Let us hope that it is as effective arid as efficient as England's. 0- The Speed 'Em Up is rapidly drawing near. EDITORIAL COMMENT. Baker Has Cluster Lights. TEie new cluster light shone for-1 he first t hue last night and gave the citv a real metropolitan appearance. Baker Herald. ' Summer Is Here! The usual string of auto, tourists ire pouring through the valley. A sui e sign that summer is here. The Oregon Scout, Union, Oregon. A Commercial Bank is a great business convenience. Every check you draw in payment of a bill is its own receipt. It makes your bookkeeping simpler, mid gives you a sense of security. Wc shall be glad to have your account. La Grande National Bank dispelled five years late, when our Government refused to protest against the overthrow of the Acte d' Algeciras. IWe declined to be drawn into quar rels abroad which might endanger in any way our traditional policy. Are You Taking a Bathing Suit on Your Vacation? Now is the time to buy that bathing Buit for the August va cation and it will be good for next year also. No one should let this chance slip to get a fine durable suit at these. prices.' We are showing the newest ideas,' the most serviceable and . smartest materials, the daintiest and most becoming styles for the season. ' '" . Bathing Caps We'are showing an unusual ly broad ' diversity of smart creations in Bathing Caps that are not to be found else- It where.- They are in all colors and combinations. It is im possible to 'beat either the styles or prices ' 25c to 75c See our window display Bathing r Shoes We have the most complete line of bathing shoes to be , found. . '; All sizes .of low shoes ;lti black and white with cork covered sole.. Also high top shoes in red, green and white These are all the.v newest ideas and a - chance you should not miss at these prices. The supply is limited so it would be wise to con sider it now. Prices 15c to $1.00 Fashion Society and Personal J- "j" "i- ANNOUNCEMENT. S. Ivanhoe for' a fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Powers and Mr. Dunham Wright', of Medical Springs, are staying at the Sommer. Social and club news for this S department should be given to r the Observer by phone or other- J Harry P. Huffman, of Enterprise, wise, during the forenoon. Such was registered at the Hotel St. news turned in after 12 o'clock, George, Pendleton Monday. noon, will frequently have to be 4 , held for publication the follow- ! The following persons registered at ing day. 'the Imperial Hotel, Portland; July 4tn: u. 11. Mcuallcn, fc.nierpr.se. .J. .J. .J. .J. .J. .f. A .J. .J. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. N. Shade and Mrs. Molly R. Noise returned Wed nesday night from a visit to Baker. Miss Eunice Kennedy has gone to Portland where she expects to remain for a few days. A. F. Foley. W. M. Savoy. O. E. Savoy. Martin, of Imbler, is at the Hayes, of Wallowa, is at the Gooslin, of Joseph, is at the R. L. Lilly the Sommer. Mrs. J. A. at the Foley of Joseph,' is staying at suits quite take the palm (of course a date palm) for being up to date by reverting to the most ancient date. Smartest things in bathing suits in the Nile and in the days of the Ram eses have been dug up for our 1917 adornment. The suits are of satin in dark shades though one of Nile ' o-i-opn ia mnsf. nnnrnnrinte and thev I are little straight lined . one piece scarf Your bathing wrap Your knitting bag Your beach cushion And your beach umbrella So you'll be attired as you'd oughfer. Mrs. W. B. Jams, of Seattle, ar rived' this morning1 to visit her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Montgomery. Miss Ethel Gulling and Miss Irene Murphy have returned from Boise where they spent the Fourth , with friends. . Miss McClintock, Miss Foster, Miss Heritage, Mrs. C, H.. Breck and Mr. C. H. Breck,' of Baker, are registered at the Foley. Mrs. Mary Wattcnburg and daugh ter Miss Ruby from Fossil are visit ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wattenburg. Mastcrson, of Elgin, is J. D. Muir, of Hot Lake, is regis tered at the Foley. Lyal Stringham, of Imbler, is a city visitor at tne bavoy. Wm. Wiglesworth, staying at the Savoy. of Union, . is Mrs. A. C. Fulford, of Pendleton, is staying at the Foley. C. J. Hazen, of Huntington, is reg istered at the Sommer. Charles Schorer and wife, of Enter prise, arc at tne roiey. Arthur Hallparth and L. Parks, of Elgin, are nl the Savoy. W. A. Woodell. of Summerville, is n citv visitoi at the Savoy. A. F. Falrott and family, of Cald well, Idaho, are at the Savoy. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Worstell, of Lostino, aro staying at the Sommer. Hon. Dunham Wright, and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Powers, of Medical Springs, returned home this morning after at tending the Pioneers' Reunion. BY MARGARET MASON (Written for the United Press) Mother may I go out to swim ? Yes, my darling daughter 1 r conservative But be sure to take your rubberized , ,s;Kters. Thev nm nnnliminH. however, around the u.v, "rt 1 . ' low neck, arm holes and around the hem with lotus flowers, queer two headed Gods and hierogliphics in most approved mummy case designs and cnlnrirnrs. There are stockines and .. Jhnthinir shoes and caps shaped like There's nothing to it. 11 you-wan, - headdresses and beach cush- to be in the sw.m th s season , you WP and evm need a wardrobe trunk tc . carry all ? appliqued to match, the little accessories of your bath-, eare of cross between.. ing costume. ' kittle Egvpt and a package of cigaret- A bewddenng array of beach cush-1 fec the sands ions round, oblong, on the quart - or, were much more fit. oval m contour in gray cretonne.. than the sands of . linens, jSat,ns and taffeta are all Somc matched up with accompanying bags J As to hold your kn.tt.ng and beach m- service Bg Nub. brellas to keep ian slaves and retainers just to carry and attract the no less ardent son. To co)or and & faw bath. :n:d:;" . pyramid. yJ.lS truly much more 'of your cush.on to suit your own ot.ir.l anA thus an outlines. ' ' ' '. -nA 1017 V....I, u-it. will . Then there are. the stunning bath- an fttetaTth-n iner wraps or satin or jersey wiwi u - - . . , w.Ll linW Modern sea nvmnhs " American bathing girl. are all wrapped up in tnese aasning ; toga like garments, borne are in one toned jersey conscpicuous for the r.cnness aim viviuneoa ..wv - I Sparta, ' July 6. (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Joe May left Monday of last week by wagon with camp outfit for La Grande, for a -week's visit with friends'. Miss Thelma Leffel was a passenger on the morning train for Portland whore she expects to attend the Na tional Education association the com ing week. S. Gardinicr spent the Fourth in Baker. He reports the Fourth of July celebration attracted many peo ple' to Baker and that hotels, restau rants, etc did a big business. D. D. Randall, of La Grande, was in Gypsum Tuesday and reorganized the Sunday School. Mrs. W. L. MoBride was reelected superintendent and Glen Garret, jr.. secretary and treas urer. 'Baker Herald. ' W. J. Townlcy, sinner from Union. Foley. county commis is staying at the ;R H. Teal and P. II. Corman and wife, of Jo.'eph. are registered at the Foley. Miss Lulu McN'ees, who has been at tending the Monmouth normal, and Miss Lola MoNees, of Wallowa, are here visiting their brother, Roy Mc Nces, foreman of The Tribune com posing room. They have been visit ing relatives at Echo, and on Satur- lay expect to leave for their home in Mrs. F has been friends. . M. here Harpe for n of diort Pendleton, visit witli Alfred liroderskift. of White Tine, is visiting friends' and relatives in 1j Grande this week. Mrs. Lnura D. Nash, of Pendleton, is the house guest of Col. and Mrs. F. Wallowa through Tribune. to visit with their parents the summer. Pendleton Mayor of Pendleton Enlists. Pendleton, July P. ( Special) Dr. J. A. Best, mayor of Pendleton, has enlisted in the medical reserve corps of the U. S. army and will be subject to call as soon as he has received his commission. He enlisted Saturday while in Portland attending the state medical convention at which he was elected first vice-president. Water Question Acted On. (Continued from Page 1.) toned hue while others are a mass of , hag the carrying capacity to meet the varicolor and modernist design that demands under the new conditions. would make a scene from the Russian Ballet look sick and pallid. Divers ones are bound around tne eoges wun a contrasting tone while again a fring ed' finish is a favorite. If you are wearing one of the new fringed scarfs of tinted rubber with n border of squares or dots in a con trasting tone you can turn almost as an effective cold shoulder and a much less involved one than when all done up in one of the voluminous bath wraps. Much seems to have gone to the acquatic damsels head judging from the Oriental turbans of wound rub berized silk finished with fringe or rubberized tassels, the rubberized Quaker bonnets, rakish rubberized tarns with rubberized pompoms and every form of rubberized military cap, irrespective of Allies or enemy, that you glimpse bobing above the billows, or resting above the beach pillows. As for bathing suits themselves they are surprisingly simple, service able and swimable this year. They are almost invariablya little straight lined one piece affair of jersey satin or taffeta with the accent on the jer cey worn over little straight knickers of matching material. The jersey ones which are particu The Beaver Creek reservoir has a storage capacity of 200 million gal lons which is adequate to meet any demands that a city of this size may make. On the other hand the city reservoir has a capacity which would furnish the city with water for two days under present conditions. This test will be carried out during the present month and probably part of the month of August and if at the end of that time the commission thinks the plan feasible it probably will be adopted. TWO WOMEN DRIVERS COLLIDE ON STREET INTERSECTIOX Last evening two women, one driv ing a Ford and another a Studebaker had a collision at the intersection of Elm and Adams streets. The Ford came from one direction on Adams street and the Studebaker from the other direction. They both turned down Elm street toward the Y. M. C. A. the Ford a little behind the other car and to one side. The woman in the Ford was unable to stop her car" in time and run into the Studebaker just in front of the hind wheel. The tire was almost torn from the rim l no jersey oiu-s wuien y ...... j Gi ne roru nno ine MeHiniK ie.tr us 'arly smart are banded around the 'bent so that it was impossible to tow 1 1 1. 1 nrA fliA nl.-lC5 I it- peeks and the knee-length hems with in I Irrigation Bonds Approved. embroidered designs of worsted brightest shades. The taffeta suits of black or blue Salem, July fi. (United Press) are most effectively plain with a pip-j The state officially approved the Pay ing of gayly colored figured silk kept : ette-Orcgon slope irrigation district nil on edge or a wide sash girdle of 1 bond issue. The bonds are certified Roman striped, plaid or Oriental de- as legally issued. This is the first signed silk. I time the state has officially approved Shades of Miss Cleopatrn Ptolo-' irrigation bonds. The district is in mey but the new Egyptian bathing Malheur county.