PAGE EIGHT
Tuesday, August 28, 1023.
THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
. ... ., r, k i
BACHELORS OF
BRITAIN GLOAT
OVER CELIBACY
lly l A. W'vny,
liiti'iiiiitioiial New Mri(ti Staff
C'4rl(sMll(lLllt.
LONDON, Hoaminij- of their fn-n-dotn,
liurltitK U'KlHlatlv(! gilies at mat
rlmonlul cIiuIiih, :tK buuhulor nii'in
bei'H or I'lirllamenl have jut ct'lehra-U-d
ii m-LTt-t fete, when they y.-Jneci,
dined Hint coiiKi".itulatt'l one unollier
on their escapes from feminine wiles.
Tho celibates Khould luive num
bered one more. Hut unfortunately
an t'Hlremed member, Oliver l,oektr
JuinpHon, nephew of thu poet Tenny
son, had HUicumbed the evening bc-
jit with Benin Htorlca. Raid he:
I "A bridegroom uud bin groomsman
were ut thu ultar awaiting the bride.
Vh bridegroom became very wliito
and seemed to be about to faint,
'"What 'a wrung wi' ye. Jock ?"
usked thu uruoiiiHinan. "Yer face It!
like chalk. Jlue ye tout oynthlng? JIae
ye lout the ring?"
"No," waa tint reply. "But u doot
a'vu lout mu riithutfluMii,"
A HcutKwolnun, Hald Hlr Itobcrt
1 torne, wus commenting on men In
gencrul.
"Men aro jlnt like teeth," sho aaid.
"They are IN to get. When ye got
them they ure a conHtunt source of
Vfxutlon. und when ye lone lliem
what a gap they leave!"
Sat A "AliisU'ridett."
A hiibbancl wu.i getting tired of hut
vll, und u mutual friend. dlHt-uMHing
"Ilonur Law." concluded llonie, THE OLD HOME TOWN
ont o ntauu up ms nunu 10 iux imuu-
i "in ihrHH i iivh ii r r trhiH or women."
not iiuallfhd concluded Kir Hubert Jlorno. "wo aro
fore and hud become encased to be,ti,c lady and remembering that mar-
married. Hliauie Kepi ntiu unseni. I riafpc-H ure made In heaven, declared:
It was a merry meeting, and the HM; Ina. ho (;0(l-8 WOrktiiunahlp,
uountlH of luiiirincr ami song intrigued hul Hh), 1m I1Ml (l ,MHHit.rdece
the mix nunureu -onu ruomners or
Parliament who were
lor iifimiHHion. j no run waxen tamer ,nl(, 1lut ()l womcn no longer run
and more furloiiH us the evening went Hfter the men. The mouse trap never
on, but the doon were barred, and r H u!l(.r (h niotme."
the tinkling of glumes were not uny; Home divided bachelors Into throe
consolation to the inurriod ones who cutegorlcs.
sought entry. I
, , I I . TIioho who ure filled with the
Wulex is la-le,i. 'romantic Idea that somo time they
Sir liohert Home. ex-Chancellor of wolll(, (.OIm. arroKS tIl0 ,deaiH of th(,ir
me i-.M ne.iuer. presme,,. . ne uorai (j,vamH, At any time they might have
elora. lie happened to be Chancellor
of the KxcheOjUer nt the time. I autd
Jo him; 'It In contrary to all prluci-
pica of UritlHh taxation. We believe
that people should only bo taxed on
their successes.
Single l-'orcr?,
" ' You Intend to tax utt on our
failures, uud 1 tdiall be able to prove,
by producing: girls who have rejected
me, that 1 am neither a puchIvu re
slHter nor u conscientious objector.' "
"ll-ichelordom," said Lord Hugh
t'ecil, "Is In Its essence Conservative.
You stick to tradition. I cannot quite,
envisage u Liberal or a I Jiborlle a
huchelor. It Is a contradiction in
Woman is the revolutionary; the
bachelor la Conservative,
"We have young men anions hm
who are not like the old men in the
safe unchorago of hachclordom. Th
are beset by terriblo dangers. They
aro not like me, I have climbed
(he Huminit of the rock and am sale
from1 the cruel, devastating foam ot
iiggressivo feminity
One of the greatest pleasure; of
I ho blessed is In contemplating the
tortures of the damned
By Stanley
decoratiomi consisted of such flowers
lies,
to bemoan for the loss of these.
no uulik.iiio isunudo, lutty m.bi ' liOHC wtlO WOUldyUOt get IlUir-
bleeding- and "love In i a inMt l'hel,.,(Ml ,J(.t,lu,(. tiM.y wollIu not ,t0
nrflt toasi was mat or tne rrmce or ;botIlm,. Kvcn t,H.y wore not Mllfe.
Wuh-s "the best and mot popular :1 Th(! (froNPt o(- whU,,, h(! wtl3 th(.
uai ntioi . (only member present, who had not
The chair man gavo the I oast 01' been able 1o liuluco any woman to
"Perpetual Celibacy," ami he adorned take nn liferent In them.
PLANS ID
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Shirts for Sportwear
Comfortable cool shirts in free and easy collar-attached
models are ideal for sports wear.
We are showing an exceptionally wide range of
these models.
Governors Meet in New
York and Adopt Resolu
tions; rinchot Is Still Ac-
tiVe. js
NKW VOItK. (AP). Governors
und governor's representatives of an
thracite consuming states, conferring
here today adopted a resolution ad
vanced by Governor Cox, of Mussu-
husetls, pledging their fullest co-op
eration with the federal fuel admin
istrator, Wadlelgh, In efforts to sup
ply the country with fuel In the event
of a suspension of anthracite mining
on Heptember 1. 1
. Wadlelgh proiioscd a smooth lis
t ributlon of available anthracite and
bituminous fuels, oils and substitutes,
and also a campaign on fuel con. ner
vation and the use of hard coal sub
stitutes. ILWilUHIU Itfl. Pa. (Al). Gover
nor Pmehot today heard anthracite
operator's spokesmen. He planned to
see bot h siden again and may later
advance his own proposals for a com
promise in the anthracite dispute,
?- ( i SHOULD J.'""
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THE GHOST THAT CAUSED THB POQTEI To ' """9ft3!
, jumv wu i"c t--torJU aioRY V..HDOW AT Tu
HOTEL, LAST MIGHT. AS LATER POUMO iTiiif
TO BE A MILWAUKEE D UMM UR. WALKIH?
IM HI? SLEEP
torches or houi" of the modem bunk
ioMrt,
Acordintilv Un bunkers now are
:oiu-eriH'( with building: Hufi-s Ihut
will i;lvi the rubber tlio moNt trouble
to ocn. When new vault ure con
structed, they are built from the
.s'tmdpoint of how long: It would, tukc
in expert suit cracker to enter them.
rather than from a. -viewpoint of be
ing absolutely Impregnable.
What the bankers cull "tin door
ifcH" arc safes with doors of one-
half Inch steel. Statlstica show thut
these can be opened with an acetylene
torch in an minutes. Therefore tho
swoclntion wants round ' or screw
clours :i 1-2 Inches In thickness.
In addition to keeping- In touch with
the coiiHtriictioi of safes, the Associa
tion lias divided tho stute In ten dis
tricts, with an inspection department
uperatiij in each district. At regular
intervals each hunk is Inspected with
a Mew to improving its protective
features.
School Books.
A large stock school books and
material used in the school rooms
you will find at Silverthoni-WriRht's
family Druf? Store. 2-28-tf.
Effie .Ainsworth desires your sup
port for the bathing beauty Dunce,
August 31, ZuTier Hall. 8-18-tf
Oh, Boy! Are you going to the '
Bathing. (Beauty Dunce, Zuber Hull,;
August 31 ? Under auspices I.n
Grande American Legion. 8-18-tf 1
Banks Adopt Scientific
Method Against Crooks
Russian Diamonds Are
Held in Low Esteem
$1.50 to $i.00
CIIICUlO, (A. P.) The bunk nih
il her of today Is a post graduate of the
university of croekdom and hlo
jlj methods of cracking safes are improw
I Ing Just nn other Inventions :. or
theories ate being improved upon In
the evolution of things. -
This fact, according to the Illinois
Hankers Association, has led to pro
tective incnKurcB by banks that at
based on the very latest and
iHcleutti'ic line.. The bankers, accord
ing to the Association have Ion; since
ceased to believe, that any safe is Ini-
pregnnble to the finger.'1, acetylene
P.KKUN, (AP) Iiolsnovlst Itussla
has lew supporter;! among the estab
lished diamond dealcr.i of tho world.
Tiie Mood ot cheap and defective
stones which Soviet officials havs
thrown upon the market has Inter-,
lered with the trade, of old established
hoiiHea,
KrestiriHki, the liolshovM ambassa.'
dor in Herlm, is reported to bo ono of
the chief diamond dealers in Kurope.
There are fabulous hi I en In circula
tion as to the great (juantlty of con- nffuln,
f. seated stones which he keenn Inekml
up In the .strong boxes of tho Itussian ' Ione Zabel asks that j'ou
embassy here.
At Geiioa. The Hague and l,uuHunne
inost1 wuh wirrently reported that the
lioiHlieviM delegated financed their ex
lienseH through the sale of confiscated
Jewel.
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Every ticket purchased adds 100;
votes to the girl's credit for bathing;
beauty contest. wDance at Zuber'
Hall, August 31, under auspices Lai
Grande American Legion. 8-18-tf j
Bring in vour used School Books!
early to get best terms- Newiin Book
& Stationery Co. 8-21-tf
Used school books bought and sold
on a fair basis at Newun Book i
Store. 8-21-tf
Box Wood
We can fill your orders now
White Pine Box and Lumber Co.,
Phone Main 598. - 7-28-tf.
The Largest Chain Department.
"Store Organization in the World"
ft? fill )l
H r
t -lncorfomttd
'Mi 475 DEPARTMENT STORES
We Now Feature
The New Fall Silks
la Attractive Displays
The new in fabric, color and finish that will
distinguish the new Fall garments, you will find
in this display of broad silks. Wc offer for your
selection in the season's most wanted colors.
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CHAN'U KAIU.U TAFFETAS
DAI'II.N'K MATIN
MKSHALINti
DICIIIOSS S ATI N
t.'lilil'E TAII.K
BILIC AND WOOL CANTON
AU,-H!I.K CANTON
SATIN FACKO CANTON
COIlKKCItHW CMIKI'K
FLAT rUIIl'K
CllKl'i: 1)13 flllN.I'J
COLOliEl) l'ONOEKS
Tlu'Ht! urn t lit lii'tttM- known
falii-lca, bill, ninny nvw ami
heaitlil'iil ft'.luics am Includ
ed. The prici'S yon will fin;l
to b; at a h'Wl to alToicl you
worth while uavluuii on your
Autumn tiilk purchaser.
Thc Largest Chain Department
Store Oi'Kanizalion in the World""
'KB'Rm-y:s
TODAY AM) TOMORROW
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooortooooo
REX BEACH'S
The Iron
Trail"
A story of the mighty achievements and thrill
ing adventures of brave men and devoted wom
en in the building of the pioneer railroad
.through the Alaskan wilderness.
A Sensational Railroad Melodrama
Also Round 12 of the
"FIUITIM; KLOOU- STORIES
lis the Last One Don't Miss It
Box Wood Box Wood
Put in your winter's supply of
(rood dry box wood now.
White Pine Box & Lumber Co.
7-20-tf-
Ann Arbor Tlm?8 News: Nearly
every movie slur If trying murriugo
buv a
ticket to the American Lesion dance,
Zuber Hull, Aujrust 81. Every ticket
100 votes towards bathinp beauty to
represent La Grande at Seaside.
... . .: . 8-18-tf
FIND
IT
MERE
The, Hazelwond ice cream H delic-
Tf .' nt...a.. ...nil rvnvnn f.li.l
o readv to serve- The Brick ice cream
o is a fine dessert and served in slices,
I the sherbet is always just rip;ht.
oYou can buy the Hazelwood brand
2onlv at Siiverthorn-W right's fam-
o.ily iynir Store. They keep open till;
o-za-u.
Call For Bids.
Sealed bids will be received by
the Commission of the City of La
Grande, Orepnn, for the construe
tion of the improvement in Im
provement District number 12IS, with
in the City of La Grande, Oregon,
according to the plans and specifi
cations ot said improvement.
on file in- the office of tho City
Hecoiiler of said City. A deposit of
$5.00 will be required for set of
Plans and Specifications, which
amount will be refunded if bidder
is unsuccessful, and returns same
to this office.
Bids will he received to tiie hour
of sevrn-tliirly p. m. September flh.
1923, at the Commission room jti
the City Building ul La Grande,
Oregon, aim must be accompanied by
a certified chock in favor of tin
City of La Grande, Oregon, in (he
amount of ton (JO) per cent of tli
amount of bill, a:; a tuarantpo of
the acceptance and comnlctiou of
nowjcoiitract, if awarded- Checks will
be returned to unsuccessful bid
ders. The commission reserves the
ri.ht lo reject any or all bids.
Ky order of tho Commission August
a, mat.
J.,E. STKAKNS
Hecorder.
Auu'. 24-101.
oil o'clock each night.
Copy for this column must be
In by 10:00 a. m.
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Card of Thanks
To mv friends and neighbors who
were so kind anil considerate dining
Fair treatment given your chil
dren when buviiifr school books and
my recent bereavement when illness I supplies at Newiin Book rt Statinn-
. A shark's bide is thick enough for
shoo' leather, but this ,. Isn't news to
one who has naked one of thorn for
the rates at.. his seashore liolel.
f
Box wood, $3.00. Call
Main 547.
7-10-tf.
overtook mv wife, I wish to ex
press my thanks. Especially do I
want to thank Mrs. Frank Cleavcn
gcr for her goodness and kindness
at that time.
R. B. Grider.
8-28-ltp.
Bathing Beauty Dance, August SI,
Zuber Hall, under auspices La Grande
American Legion. 8-18-tf
Flue sweeping.
Observer.
Leave orders at
ery Co.
8-21-tf
Notice.
All-wool suit or overcoat, union
made to order, $28.00. Little boys'
suits mode to order, from (i to 18.
Phono 644-J. 8-23-litp
Hemstitching at the Art & Baby
Shop, Sommer Hotel Bldg. Adv.
7-9-tf.
School Books.
At Silverthorn-Wright's
Drug Store.
He Isn't a true statesman unless he
thinks tiie world will go to the dogs If
hi- can't have his own way.
Pick vour rrirl and buv a ticket i
8-23-(itp; to the American Legion Dance, Au-j
.... ... viii oto.r!
gust ill, uuer nan. . o-io-u
While Rotary sewing machine-!.
Rent, sell and repair. Dress-making i
course free. New Foley Bldg. Phone
583 W. 8-11-lm.
familv
2-28-tf.
School Books.
Everything for the school
at Silverthorn - IWright's
Phone Main 743
Drug Store.
children ,
family
8-2S-2L !
8-28-tf.
Notice.
Men's high grade dress shoes,
,$!.!"), from factory to wearer. Moc
lea ia pack boots made to order. Call
I ill J- 8-2?-tp
' U'l.:. .... l; l.l-.l 4l.uf will hr. HPil ill the
i ime roiarv sewing macnincs rveiy nmu mo "... --- --
'Kent. Sell and repair. 50 new whites School Room, we have in stock and
I for rent S3.00 i,c month. New nlcntv of them, Silverthorn-W right s
I Foley Wile-, phone X8:i W. 8-14-lm. family drug store.
I Schoo'. Books, School Supplies of j
8-ir,-tf.
ToO
Talki
vvners of
:ing-iviacnmes
RED SEAL RECORDS
Go At
Former New
Price Price
10-inch Red Seal V1" $1.00
12-inch Red Seal : $1.50 $1.23
12-inch Red Seal $1.75 $1.50
12-inch Red Seal $2.00 $1.7o
12-inch Red Seal $2,0 $2.00
12-inch Red Seal $3.00 $2.23
12-inch Red Seal $3.50 $2.50
Visit Our Big Sale
Newiin Book &
Stationery Co.
YOUR OPPORT
VANCY CANNING TEACHES, crate 25c
A CARLOAD OF IDAHO WATERMELONS
TODAY H'-c lb.; a big melon 25c
, FANCY TOMATOES, crate $1.00
CANTALOUPES, home grown Rocky Fords ,
4 for -c
WHERE THE THRIFTY THRONG
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