FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1917.
LA GRANDE ICVENIInG OBSERVER.
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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.