La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, January 23, 1919, Image 5

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Newspaper Page Textoo THURSDAY. JAXF AT?? 2. 1019. FIVE' O 0 McADOO:S REPORT-OI ' THE. RAILROADS ' " ' r "I ' . So Much Intermt. Not Only by Railroad Official, and Employes, bu by All Citiiens. Attaches loth Future Handling of Tranmwrlallon Lines That The Observer Herewith Prints the Report on Kail roads .Made by Hon. W. G. McAdoo. The Keport Is Long and Will Appearn Daily Installments, Giving Every Observer Reader a Chance to Study Care-fully the Contents of a Document Whh niises Have Deep Bearing on Our Country's Future. I wish to bat I have i ANNOUNCEMENT annuunce towthe O I DUblic J rYrchas.W. the Oregon ho-i b v annually. Warrior KiiO1, Xlrs steamers ur.d twenty-four ithat ! barges weTe purch-ised for Wurrlortel, 10 Depot strcd and will conduct i River service. SI steamers aniLitin connection with the fvarland 1, twenty bar. aro about 10 becon-: Arts., and at will bo known as t'o! tvruiivu. limn iuti will uv 1 Lnriara) noiei. of carry's; tona sou; dred and boiin. The fideral Improvements on ! housekeeping will be furnished. Sj.c-1 . ...of..... The "Observer's Classified Ads. 'Oho rooms will & i'DIt SAl.K y'ms six Irti'dreA thousand nswly renovated and made as attrac-; pm SALE 10-inch yellow i -jound and about one bun- jti-e and pleasant as possible. Steam i . wood, ;i p(,r votl delivered, a fifty tho'isiwd ions north- .heated. .Two apartments for lich'.l j(ed 1022. 1-2U yellow pine Phone Gtp t' rt ?CT"".ne?,wlU,".h" IW 111 rt?,n roT',y th T?.OT!EGS n HATCHING Vrom pure rett or waier, una win snoniy ( !,,! 1 wiH be made for a short tniu ., n. 1 .i. completed as to eisht fee navigable . "P i. ,' 1 ',1. them. krcd B"ff W yulottos. Prize w.n- ( Continued from Wednesday) ' '"'"""'i'l . .pose of developing our Inland water- From the renortj of oneraiiond "ays und for the roust ruetlon of ou- for 10 months ending October 31,!n"'B-' Thousands of miles of rivura, xais, oca with November und De-icana,s' "iRea. ond bays are ready to oember estlmuted. O10 net operating !a'i8ist moving our products, lncotno of tho roads under Federal These waterways, with the exception control will bo less by approximate-lof ,lle Great Lakes, are not being ex ly $136,000,000 thi.n tho standard tenslvely used. . return or annual rental which under With tho assumption of my pres tho l iw tho government pays for thoient task, 1 appointed a committee to use of the railroads. This deflclcr.cy jnmke a prompt invetrtigntlon and to is remarkably small in the circum-jmigKcst a definite plan fur the uddl stnnces because the Increases tnjtionul use of Intci-mil w.itorways, for freight mid passensor rates were in tho economical and expeditious offoct for only a Utile more than 6 movement of the traffic of the coun momliB of 1918, whereas Increased I try, bo as to relievo or supplement wages nnd Increased cost of fuel and I the railways under the conditions nil other railroads supplies were Iiijc.iused by tho war. This was the be offect for entire twelve months. If IkIihiIuk of a nrnarnm which h m 1. constantly pursued, and while the On Union ates. MONEY TO I.OAX. Improved teal property Id county. No delays. Current I .a Orande Investment Co. The State Cafe for chili. ndv the increase In freight and pas senger rates hid gone into efrect January 1, 1D18, or nt the same tlino that the lncreasd wages and cost of fuel und supplies went into effect, it Is estimated that " there completed as to eisht tent navigable ;Th OSB interested call and see them. "aft- 1-13-tf ' . C. LAWYER. New York llm-go Canal I The congestion existing on the railroads In the early part of It) 18 and the war emergency ntado It es sential to prepare, so far as possible, for such use of this important water way as might bo necessury to assist the rullronds. and although it was announced officially that the oamit waa completed, there waa practically 10 private building of equipment for use on. the .canal, und muny of tho old boats were being divorted to other uses. Durlm; the season the Hailroad Administration leased and operated upward- 200 barges on tho New York State llargo Canal, and contracted for tho construction of 01 steel and 21 cuncreto barges. De livery of the new barges began In December. Construction was dobty ed on account of the war require ments for stool. It turned out that the cnn:,l had only Beven feet nnv- ...1. Hill IthXT ..II - - ) ! Professional Directory 0- ATrOBSKYB FOReRENT Steam heated rooms. Special rate. l)urland9 hotel, for merly the. Oregon' hotel, 10 e pot street, under" new manage ment. H. C. lawyer. 1-13-tf COCHRAN ft EBEKHABD Oeo. T. Cochran and Colon R. Eberhard, Attorneys. La Grande National Bank Building. ners. Heavy layers. fowls. $.00 for 13 eggs. Ira R. Aldtich, 707 Fourth street. l-20-24t 1 vrn nrwr t" :..u...i i. i Choice tablci v"v 1 " , , ' "uu"i",,i rounis. 1.1111 uiuck cmi. FOR 8ALE That monument you want for Decoration day is ready for immediate delivery. B. M. M. & G. Co., 1 502 S avenue. 1-17-tf WA.TIbU MlsceUaneons. 3 OB iUp Cooperative -Building ligjble depth nt the CDenlnir and It greater urgency for raw materials in I was not until midsummer that all war work Interfered with the con- the boats could lie Unwind m full en. istruction of stoamers and barges. Umcltv fnr niieniiinn nn.t . 11,.. t... .'CO steel, wood, and concrete ves- mlna'ls and rail connnectloiis were ; Heis r.ro now building and 00 stoe 1 1 i.i,iiniKi,.i 1 would luivo been a aubatantiak snr-jand wooden cruft huvo been purchas- was not possible In fact 8 1-2 feet i plus for the year of at loastOO mil-ied. The total appropriation for old or navigable depth was the maximum 1 lion dollars to tho government. and new floating equipment exceeds n tho caral during tho season. Tho ! For the year 101:1, with all wage eleven and three-quarter million rail congestion or last winter was Increases granted In 1!H9 operating; i"'r0;is''11 responsibilities of relieved beroro tho canal Hoatsuf-iopen-! for the entire 12 months and uponj'his country in the family of nitions!ed. ,The suspension of Imports, tho ! tho assumption thH the' tiafflc roi will demand (,rea;,-r coninietcial ac- decreise in load and Industrial i l!tl9 is Kiibstantial'y the same as In lk:'' u" ol,r' lart' Trar spoi i at Inn ; biiltding. and tho deflcinnry In the 191S, nnd that tho cost or fuel and!is 8 major problem, for, on uccount jgraln crops of 1917, nfl'ected very: supplies wer.t into c fl'e-t. it is esti-lof 11,0 extensive ar-.i of our country, (seriously tonnages that under normal j mated that there would have been wo have 1 lonjrer avvage haul to sj-couditions are available for this wa-; a snbstauin! surplus for the year or beard than other industrial common-1 terway. In compliance with very I nt least 100 million dollars to ihe'wuaths. ft has seamed to 1110 erl-; urgent requests or the people or the! government. ident thai by developing tr.msporta-Jst. to of New York a local packet For tho year 1919, with all nwgei1'"" 011 "'0 witei-.va;3 and co-ordi- freight service was installed between Increases granted In 1918 operating 1 "3I"" :nu ariiciilaiing them wttli a 1 Troy and Iluiralo. As suitable boats1 m 7W "ConiDctitivo nn- Jj M iiihilittion" is an ifi' npt description of ... rr. tao great war. it s a Ranie the Ivaisor startotl a n l it liroved a Loonier- i WANTED To rent a piano. Excel lent care. No children in home. .Phone Red 80112. 1-22-tf WANTED TO RENT Piano, llcst of enre ussured. Call Red 3832. 1-22-lit WANTED To hear from party hav ing 25 hens for sale; also eggs for hutching. Write or cull. John A, . Sterner, Old Town. wkly 2tp street. l-22-2tp WANTUD Sewing of all kinds. Re modeling a specialty. 1714 Sixth ang. t o-operativo np- liuiltlinu; nmst lie cmne tile national HOUSB WANTED Threo or four roomed house, tumiahed, wanted Immediately for permanent rent, . if possible. Must bo closo in. modern, nnd on south aide or tracks. Phono Sllvorthorn's Drug Store. 1-20-tf. "-1 ?, tVANtr.D At onre chnmhermRid nt Crumlo Iinndo Valley house. $10 a week anil dinner. 1-20-tf r$y WANTED Plain sewini?. Mrs. Nor- ma W..I.1. tin:. r .in i..,. for the entire 12 months and upon unit . railway syUem, we shall tho nsaumptlon tint tho traffic forM'nng alumt a correct solution or the 1919 is subslHliliully tho same as In I'ail-water controversy, which has 1918, and that tho cost or fuel and jhecn in progress for i'.fty years. This supplies remains tho same. Its Is es- j s Possible with tho laihvuys under .Unrated that there should be n sur-1 federal control. I doubt if any of plus to tho government over and iour rlvors or enn-!ls will become ac above the standard return of upprox- j 1 iv factors or transportation, ir tho luuitely $100,IKin.nno. It is to be lailroads are turned bark to private expected, however, during the year ! control. The old methods of rnil 1919 .the cost of material and snp-w:y ronipo'ltion wlih tho waterways plies may bo reduced und V is also re- jdmiHIoss 'will be revived and the Bonablo to expect that with Iniprov- waterways expoilment may not be cd operation,, under normal com) .able to survive that competition, tlons, relieved ot the intense pressure ; In furtherance of the plans for wn nnd excessive cost incident to theiterwiys transportation a Division of war necessity, and with a general ; Inland Waterways, Willi two subdi improvemor.t in operations and usevi:?ions, wjs created. The Mfssissi of faclltles and equipment that may ppi-Warrior and tho New York and bo reasonably expected in peace New Jersey Canal sen Ions, timo. many more economies can be .Mississippi Itiver effected. Since the object of the gov-1 Service on tho Mississippi was in ' eminent should bo at all times to op-taugurated September 2Xth with tblr erate the railroads r.ot for pruflt. butjty-four' vessels. Of those, twenty nt cost, nnd to render nt. (ho samejihreo are leased and eleven were pur- tlmo tho best possible service. 1 con- Phased. The service Ib developing fldenlly believe that It will bo possi ble during tho year 1919. or certaln- satisractorily and as tariffs for Joint rates with tho railroads have Just ly the end or the year 1919. to effect ,becn promulgated tho valley will be a considerable, reduction in nites un-afrorded triffic privileges not possl less tho trarric for I!)19 should beble In the dajB of railroad compoti much Iosb than It was In the yearjtioa. Six steal stennierB or towboats 1918. and rorty (two-thousand-tons) steel Inland Waterways. (barges are under construction for the Hundreds of millions or dollars, service. The capacity of tho federal have been expended, by the nation, j fleet between New Orleans and St. the states, and citizens for the pur- Louis will apprnxlma'e a million tons .eg. were not nbttihinblo, and as the ter-! (J,, nunais wuro in soma ciujos unriiilBned ; yyr nnd in others inaet'estible. it was (ID-ids', parent that the oporation would not be profitable, nnd lesults justified this view. It Is to be noted that, al though the cnlured canal was In operation all season, no activity was displayed on the puit of Individuals or corporations to build vessels. The:S(C it;iiIioad Administration has repeat-!ujy sdly nnnouiR'od Ihtt It docs r.:il os-iijA sunie to control, nor does it In any 5tl w?.y discournKe, the operation of Pi"i-!jXf vately operated barges; nor does It ' 1 fix the carryiriK rate for Independent j vessels when the cannl and Its fut ilities aro completed,' nnd when modern vessels are available, it will be possible to ascertain (ho cost oT tansportinR traffic on this water way. The results obtained during (his formative statfe, 'with tbe un ivoidibly antiquated equipment, are not a eriterlati; of what can bo ac complished with a completed canal ,md modern equipment. Tho adjust ment of shippers and their fucilties to the use of the raiul is ulso a mat ter of time, which could not be pro gressed rapidly with the conditions existing during the present season:. (To lie Continued) and inierimtionr.l jjjV "Kami' in the new WANTKI) Private secretary. Must be good stcnogrnplier. Hot l.nkc Sanitarium. 1-18-tf era wliit-li is Iiefure us. Salem is to have $100,000 meat packing plant of capacity of 100 hogs per day. 'liiiiiiiife 1 fm i'Wiip? p W ift a . . . I . I - . . . . , , . i.-it"..- ' 'i-i. . (: T li i s inslitutiim stamls for co-oiiera- fV tion with Imsintss enter)ris(s ns well as individuals. - , , ffy m United States if National Bank eg La Grande, Ore. Ofa FOR ItKNT Phone I'Oll ItKNT Furnished moms lied 3171. 11-29-tf. FOR SAI.IO or bonds. -Second hnnd piano, ensh 005 O avenue. l-22-3lp FOR RENT Nice e-osor rooms from $12 up. 1 Dl 0 Adnms. Phone IIMilOI. 1-lS-tfl LOST AND KOUND LOST A pink shell dimes brooch. Finder please return to Observer of fice. l-i!-i!tp LOST Bumper off car, between Is land City and La (i ramie,. Leave at Island City Karaite. l-:!iM)lp CRAWFORD ft EAiCIM T. H. Craw ford and Rdbert B. EaKln, Attor ney! a law. Practice la all the courts ot the state and the United Btates. Orrioe, Weat-Jacohaoo BldK.. rooms t-10-17. La Oraado, Orogoo. LOST Lady's black leather purse, containing a Sf-'.fiO ttold piece, a bill and some silver. Kinder return to Observer. Reward. 1-20-atp I'OUNO Lady's pocketliook. Owner enn have same by pitying for nd mid (lescril)iiif? conlcntM. Call MtO Wnnlninitton uvenuo. 1-20-lltp LOST Illack seal muff left in sltiilon this mornine;. Phone M-.'i7. ltewaul. l-!!P-5t LOST OU STOt.EN with Rrcen frame. Lynch. -Lincoln iitcycle Notify J. 1). i-i-tr I-'OUNH Newfoundland pup. Owner enn have it by paying for nil. Call Observer. 1-15-tf LOST Two-year-old bay colt branilcd with C W and bar on rii:ht shoulder. .' Keward. Karmcrs 2iix, IL U. Mc Kennon. 1-15-tf R. J. Glfcl'iN, Attorney at Law- Practice in all state and federal courts. Office La Grands National Bank Building. AKl'fUTKCTS C. H. MILLER- -Architect, room 37. New lroley Bld. Phone Red 1871. OSTKOPATIIIO. Dli. MAKGAKKT INGLE, Osteopathic Physician Specializing in diseases of women nnd children. Hours lb to 12 a. m., 1 to 6 p. m., nnd by np pointment. Phones Office lied 1701, residence, Black 12D1. 37 New Foley building. VUTKRIttARY DR. H. W". RILEY Graduate Vetor lulrlaa. Hospital. 140 Madison Av. State Bullion Inspector ana Inspector ot stock for shipment. Homo Independent Phone, niack 41; Farmers Co-operative Phone, Main 111. MUTATION A h For Itching Torture There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relievo skin irritation and that makes the skin soft, clear and healthy. Any drunnst can supply you with Zemo, which ecu-rally overcomes nil ttin diseases. Lcaema, iich, pimples, raphes, blackheads in most cases iive vny to Zemo. Frequently, minor blem ishes disappear over night. Itching mi tially r.topa inntcntly. Zerno is n safe, r.ntiseptic liquid, clen, easy to use and dependable. It rort only 35c; an ex tra larrtc bottle, f 1.0!). It will not stain, U not m'ea-y or cticl.y nnd isposllivcly safe fnr tender, scm-itive skins, . -!-K. W. lt.uoCo..Clovclwid.O. RB.MKMI1F.I! COODINO COLLKCR, (Joodltig, Idaho. I'ratlol busi ness courses, revtow subjects, regular collego work nnd sum mer school. 12-l!)-tf ! Fraternal Directory. j V'OODMKN OF THE WORLD La Orande Can:n No. Ifi9 moots every first and third Monday at Eagles Hall. All visiting neighbors rl enme. Dues paydblo at the office of the clerk, Now Foley Bldg., I) in., to 6 p. ni. J. J. MORCniaoN, 0. C R. J. KITCHEN, Olsrlt A classified nd will brine; results. VOU can't help cutting loose joy'us i r remarks every time you flusfl yjur smokespot with Prince Albert it hits you so fair and square. It's a scuttle full of jimmy rjipe and cigarette makin's sunshine and as satisfy ing as it is delightful every hour of the twtnty-four! It's never too hit to hop iilto the Prince Ailtt 'lenswe pcstuttl For, P. A. is trigtT-fi aiy Vt f(ive yvu trre tob;co fun than you ever had in your onwiuavre'-T. That's because tt has the qumlity. . -a" ffl . Quick as ytflj inow Prince Albert;, you'll write H dom that P. A. di'4, hot bite your" toSgue or p.uch your'Jthrt. An', it never will? For,Gbur excluive patented prtxiesS3 cuts out bite and parch. Try it for whfet ails yoirtortguelo Toppy riti baft, idy rt flr'n, handtomv pound and hat? pound ttn humidori and that (ievor, practical pound fryittcd flats humtdvr lirlfA Bfjong mouttamr top tnat mamf Ifm loootco m SMci ptrtHEj condifMA. ,) J. Reynyjd TobrQco Company, WimtorSafcm, rC mm 1 ;i ' 'r It I 1 ! A: ASS,-.(.:. . With Soups -and broths. You will nnd Snow j f- lakes satisfying in every particular. You will enjoy immensely their ; delicious sally trispness and rich I texture. Don't ask (or crackers, cay Snow i Flakes. iYour grocer can supply you. Mi 40UKHN WOODMEN OF AMERICA La Orande Camp No, 7703 ruoebi on tlie first ar.d third Thursday evonlitKS of enrh month In the K. of P. Hall. VIsltinK neighbors welcome. , . L. J. MDNHALL, V. C. i W. F. ASHMAN, ClerK 0. B. S, Hopo Chapter No. IS, O. B. B. holds stated communications tho second and fourth Wednesday o( each month. Visiting membora cor dially welcomed. 8ADIB E. OIVHIN, W. M. MART A. WARNlCK.Beo. K. of L. or security Mt. Brully Council, No. 246, meets the second and fourth Monday evening at g o'clock at Eagle hall. VlsIUng members are wolcome. ABE! HARRIS, Fin:l. Rec. J. K. FITZGERALD, Pres. . F. ft A. M. La Grande Lodge No. 41, A. F. A A. M. holds regular meetings first and third Saturday at 7:30 p. m. Curd'sl welcome to all Masons. ROBERT a EAK1N. W. M. A. C. WiLI.IAMH, Hoc. iktjic ?Si(i!nitt," if) superior to j any other front laec corset, j Cor without the j features no corset can pos-1 sibly be just as good. It contains the master toueli of .scientific construction. ; You do not sacrifice Coin-: fort for style and you do not nacrifice stvle for comfort when you wear ' , A complete liTio always on ; liand, pficctl at $2.C0tun. Mrs! Robt. PatUsoni Corsetiere e',' f hone KM :V2fl Kes. 1702 r .a A.. i ! tTIK nil CL 'siiissJalisaslias1sslsiiatfaislsssa( Mr. Business Man-- As a matter of economy you should consult the Obser ver's Job Department before placing; your printing we are satisfying ' La ' Grande ' s leading firms put us Qn eo your calling Jisl. Phone JVIain 37 Only Highclfss Printers are empk9yed ' F. O. EAGLES, AERIE NO. 259. Meet every Kridny night, nt Eagles Hall. Visiting members welcome. J. F. STAC'EY, W. P. LEE liRLLINGEIt, SccreUry RE MBit Ails Crystnl I.odKe No. SO Keels cvory Tuesday eronlug In the I. O. O. F. Hall. All visiting meni-. bars are Invited to attend. ROSA GLASS, NO. LUCIA HALEY, Roe. Seo. L. O. O. M. La riranfti) Todge No. 850, Loyal Order nf Moose bolds regular meetings erery Wednesday night at 8 p. m. In Enrdo null nozt to Elks' Dldg. on Washington Are. Vlsltois always welconio. Duob pay ablo at Young's Bweets. , W. C. HANSEN, Die. HARRY SWART, Pee. I!. 1'. O. E. ELKS, La Orande Lodge No. 433. Lodge meets each Thurs day evening at 8 o'clock. Home and club privileges cheerfully ex tended to all Ill-other lilki. R. J. OrtEEN, Exalted Ruler. A. B. CHERRY, Becretary, syaitiawWfO)asSis(wpa fat, . . tOYAL NEIOHHORB iris Camp meets eveiy seoood Friday after noon and every fourth frlday even ing, every menth In K. P.Jiall. All vlsltlult.memhers cordially welcora, HENRIETTA (M1ARST, Oracle MARY L. WEST, Rcerder. KNIGHTS OF rrim5-Rod Crosv Lddge Mo. 27 tneert every Ni7jnda night Castle IU1KK. of P. hall) A Pythrin welcome to ,0 visiting Knlghta e i, L. RODERTSON, CO. " PELILE GREEN. K. of R. 4 S. CWCHES7ER SPILLS VI. THK iamHI II1CA11.. i botM. MutMl wit HiK t'.a. f KrVClUI. A.Wt'IIM'lll .TrBl known W.'t-t. Sfrt. AUsr- RCIt'M SOLO BY DRUOfitSTS tYLRi HHLkO O . ,ylaiQfied ail will bring result. 8 e o 0 9 e Q O O O