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;;' :: ' TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1917. -j f"AOE FOim GRAx4Di EVENINGS OBSERVER v. hA EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER 1 g ' An Independent Newspaper. ; Published Daily and Weekly at La Grande, Oregon, by the XA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO. .. D. MEYERS H.B.LEITER CLARKE LEITER President Vice-President Editor and Publisher Entered at the Postof f ice at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. DON'T use sulphur matches at any time. Safety match es avc best. Never throw the match away until it is put. When it is out it is good practice to drop it and rub it in the soil with the foot tobesure.' ' .y.,-- .. 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. Th Observer carrier boyi are in structed to put the papers on t!ie porches. If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or neglects gett:ni the paper to you on time, kindly phone The Observer, as this is the only way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following instruc tion. Phone Main 87 before T:80 o'clock and a paper will be sent you by special messenger if the carrier has m issed you. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By Carrier. Daily, single copy 6c Daily per week 16c Daily, per month ' 66c Daily, per six months in advance.! 3.60 Daily, per year in advance $7.00 By MalL Daily, by mail per year, in ad- varies i H00 Daily, by mail per six months in advance $2.50 Daily, by mail for three months in advance $1.25 Daily, by mail per month 45 The Saturday Evening Observer per year in advance $1.50 Wcckly-Observer-Star per year in advance $1.50 FIRE PROTECTION. Nothing has been more conclusively proven by experi ence than that efficient and economical forest fire protec tion requires the closest relation between the people and forest fire associations. Today we are reading in every paper notices about forest fires all over the country, cer tain investigations have' proven that many are of an in cendiary source, but there is no question but that the ma jority of the fires can be laid to the worst of the three agents, where most of the fires have their start, and that agent is called "CARELESSNESS." . The next agent is the elements (wind, sun, lightning, ok;.); and the third, incendiarism (fires purposely set). Very often the most serious fires result from a combination of the first two, as for instance, when a settler carelessly leaves his clearing fires unquenched; when the camper carelessly leaves his camp fire burning. It is well to remember that forest fires kill more game than guns, that as you love the forest you should hate a forest fire. Forest fires invariably damage the innocent more than the guilty; and this fact alone, has been a great force in breeding carelessness. If every settler who sets a fire which damages the forest of . ah innocent party had to pay the losses, together with the costs of the fire fighting, his financial interest would over come his carelessness. If the man who purposely burns the forests of another ould but be caught in the flames ' and forced to fight for his life, he would quickly cease "playing with fire." The treatment of the forest fire problem is the same as the treatment ot any problem ot destruction, whether it be social, vital or merely financial . In all such problems the remedy lies in checking the case at hand bv the besl method known and the prevention of. further occurrence oy tne removal ot the cause. The Union-Wallowa Counties Fire Association seeks th ' .co-operation of all the people in these two counties and : solicits tiic oDservance ot the tollowmg few "Doht's which their memory may recall at an opportune time in time to prevent a forest fire. DON'T use pipes, cigars or cigarettes while in tl woods except in camp. ; . DUN i leave your camp fire burning. Put it out with water or sand. DON'T forget that biff fires are little fires left alone Any one can put out a little fire no one can put out a big lire. TIAXTim 1. '1.1 ... - . jwxn jl uwiiu a camp tire on dry muck soil or against a uair rotted log. Muck is peat and peat burns; and a half rotten log is like punk and holds fire. DON'T forget to be a careful camper. THRIFT IN BOND BUYING. . . In an address before the New York State Bankers' As sociation it was stated that England's first war loan of one billion and three-quarters was subscribed to by one hundred, thousand subscriber. To her last great Victory Loan of five billion dollars in 1917 there were eight million subscribers. . What, it was asked, was it that caused this tremendous increase in national interestj.jthis wonderful financial support from every part tfThe nation in the prosecution of the war? It was thrift, the habit of saving and investing a habit formed by a whole people working with one definite end in view. ' America's first war loan was much larger than Eng land's first loan and was subscribed to by a great many more people. America's next issue of Liberty Loan Bonds, which later will be offered for sale, it is believed will be subscribed for by- a greater number than sub scribed ' to England's last loan. Thrift and 'American patriotism will accomplish this result thrift because the people have been awakened to its necessity and patriotism because it has been aroused in a higher measure by the fact that our soldiers soon will be fighting on the battle front in Europe. .-. " O - EDITORIAL COMMENT. The New Railroad Rate. If Baker, as it is expected, is included in the new ruling on railroad rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission, it should enjoy a great advantage. Three hundred and fifty miles nearer big eastern shipping points than Port land, it is entitled to a concession in the matter of rates. In fact it is as far away from the Pacific coast terminal points as Spokane which led the fight for a rate reduction. it put into ettect here the new rate will make it pos sible for Baker to become the center of a no inconsiderable amount ot distribution in Eastern goods. Favorably situ ated this city can cover a large area that is now being served from other points. If. as it is claimed. Ttak-pr will be the most Western tpwn in Oregon to receive, the bene fit ot tne rate its advantage "will be still greater"-' '-'- ine ruling ot the commission iri regard to intermountaih points was not unexpected, as it has been intimated some time that it would render a favorable decision to inland cities. Whether Baker benefits, or not. the decision nf the commission must be looked on as but iust to the big w i"; "i "in uunt;uL, ana wmcn nas neen paying a discriminatory tributpor manv years to the his coast i:ni'j ana. ijne raurpatt..tJaKet HeraJd,, LADIES' OVERALLS Are you going on a fishing or camping trip? ;s -If so these are the very things for the ladies. Made . of Khaki to stand any kind of wear to defy any kind of dirt. If you have a garden to take care of you should have a pair Don't ruin your dress. : : KOVERALLS Wlvvt the younger ones need Koveralls they really cover them dirtprooi. Let them play in the dirt if they wear Koveralls, it won't hurt them a bit. Sizes 3 to 8. Price 85c BOYS' KHAKI CLOTHING Just the thing for his vaccition or camping trip. Made of the very ' best quality khaki and the best workman-; ship. Made in .sizes- 6; to 13. Prices: Coat .1$2.25 Trousers $1.50. . ne Supporting' the Government This is a time for every citizen to support tfco United States Government and ninny are doing so at considerable cost or sacrifice to themselves. We have joined the Federal Reserve Banking Sys tem established by the Government to give greater financial stability and strength to the member banks and protection to their depositors. You can give your support to this great Govern ment enterprise and also obtain its protection foe your money by becoming one of our depositors. Member Federal Reserve System Great Achievements.- r " It must not be forgotten, nevertheless, that great things nave already been accomplished in a short time. Billions ot dollars m loans to the Allies have been promptly ex tended or arranged; conscription' has been adopted a guuw siep unvaras victory; the export embargo is in opera mi? v.iivmx vii snort irom vast supplies in f o d and munitions; and We are on. the eve. of authorizing for expenditure hundreds of millions in construction of both ships and aeroplanes. These are mighty strides in the march towards .the great There should also be added as measures showing fore sight and energy on the part of the President, that so soon after the declaration of war our fleet Avas found to be splendidly co-operating with the Allied forces abroad and has been of greatest service in helping to fight the sub marinc menace; and that a considerable military force was promptly fitted out, landed in France, and is now work ing shoulder and shoulder with the other gallant defend ers of civilization. The numbers of this force have not been stated, but Sir Gilbert Parker openly estimates it at forty thousand men, and says that everv man we hnvp. sent will look like ten to our Allies and that the great count, is the moral effect of Americans upon the battle fields of the Allies, and the moral effect not only upon the spirits of the French, the British and .the Bel ffians. but upon the spirits of the Germans. "The Americans." hp says, "who have gone to France will do more for France by being there than ten times the number i n trairtinor here." The Bache Review. New York. Suspects Politics. This writer has long desired to express the opinion jthat talk isn't going to win the war, but refrained, from , doing so because he feared his motives would be questioned. He is indeed glad that the Topeka State Journal has finally expressed the opinion that he kept locked up in his bosom. The Journal says: A speaking campaign is being, ar ranged for the purpose of rousing the; patriotism of the people of Kansas. When djd the patriotic feeling of Kan sas reach a point where it needed arousing? '. Did Kan sas ever fail to answer the call of Uncle Sam? What does, the government want from Kansas, tliat ij; is "not. getting f Will the gentlemen kindly inform the. people what offices they want before they .'start? Atchison Globe. Praise For La Grande. . La Grande is a modern city, having, wide streets nice" buildings, a beautiful city park, good " water system,, churches, schools, etc., which go to make life pleasant, f There-' are-'many beautiful streams iri eastern Oregon where the fisherman may find excellent sport during the fishing season. Many of these streams are unknown to the people of the state and to the average visitor become a surprise as well as a revelation. Coos Bay Harbor. North Bend. . Hospitality Enjoyed. t Ail in all the convention was, in ve editors wav of seefno- thiugs, a very, inspirational, educational and successful meeting from start to finish. The nconle of Pp.ndlptnr.. Joseph and La Grande are deserving of mu'ch praise for the splendid entertainment that was afforded the dele gation. The O. W. R. & N, Co. also deserve special men tion for the excellent service from PPendleton t.n .TnspH and return. Milton Eagle. The Oregonian's Strength. The Oregonian's indubitable strength is mncb mr. admirably displayed in patriotism th an P.VPl" hpfnro -in partisanship. Weston Leader. . WHY La Grande National Bank Protest Needed. A stl'Ollfr protest, slirmlrl ho lnriovwl 0 x " "Qw uj3nnn.11, i uv. tiuuov; by Postaffice officials of their wide powers under the Es pionage bill to forbid the free use of mails to various pub-icati lias not been used against anv large or powerful mpinhors of the press, but onlv against small and fpelilp. iiprindicnls Pho ffround for witlilxilrlimr the nrivilpiru nf thn moilu v-r,.. o x w 1 v "uuia o hat the suppressed publications urinted nrticlp n.nW. ill 1 11 ill iiim'ii 1 ii '' 1 I'l'i 11 nil' 1 in u 'ill 11 ui inrmrt.iT n - - - " ' " v' ..... . .. . ... Illl lUUIVllUClll Ul very broad scope and endless elasticity. Tt is an indict ment typical of the bureaucratic frame of mind, leaving wnicu nas oeen caretully exercised in favor of the big oiinit 1 ii aw air ii iiiiiiiuci ui i it? irnriLr. n;i ps naiL-nri 4 ; d vvnv bv mflueiwe and rtowor. which havo frppK- oml saul things much more discouraging to recruiting than uie worst, mat nas appeared in tne pages of the suppressed HOI'! r,l w.r. V. T" 1. . Xi A 1 Jl- 1 . . i-K uviiii-iuo. x cnuis m nine, mis indirect censorship through the Postoffice will feel itself strong enough to attack bigger game. That is a good reason why right thinking meni should join now in nipping the tendency in the bud. N. Y. Evening Post. " " 1 The Business Man and The Banker should encourage and The Farmer should practice Diversified Farming (By Kenneth Gilbert. These articles are reprinted from the "Business Chronicle" of Seattle, .Wash, by permission of the publisher Th" peared in senor form in that publication. Feb. 24 to April 21, 1917. A copy may be had by addressing the Union Pacific System.) ls- a copy Diversified Farming Will Be Responsive to the Immediate Call of the Nation for Food Preparedness. Since the nnhlirjitinn nF e ai ... .. .... to teMh-atpr ; "'J " 'ese..a"lclfs .Te lesson they seek. toc.UiwK ST Purposes. City dwellers have responded rerded as future Pp vau,t lots that had onirpeen. tS to the propost'o 8 The O wTr8' m U alone the tracks r3:WA' R& N. has offered the area raise crons or for ' . ne use employes who would h?riJ.. ithat 'real ,1&W d . rskrJeeffyr;thraP!8r Imaginatin It IS pratifvii n R.;.. : . ; ...... irfpns tknf w. i " uronicie w see tnat in the aeRrecrate. the .thTltoJ.,l " V? putactical devoted mr.i.;riTe wiaeiy Known. Uaily newspapers have- ter africultUr,r;7":r e of t and bet-
