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'Friday, April 10,1931 Page Four LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. (Incorporated) Ad Independent Newspaper P. R. FINLAY Editor and Publisher HAROLD M. FINLAT , Business Manager . Published evenings, except Sunday, at 1710 Sixth street La Grande, Oregon. ' Entered at the Postofflce of La Grande, Oregon, in Second Clau Mall Matter under act of March 1, una. ,.- OFFICIAL PAPER OP UNION COUNTY AND TH8 ....... CITY OF LA GRANDE ' .. ... . MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to use for publica tion of all news dispatches credited to It or not otherwise credited If published herein. All rights of republication of special dis patches In this paper and also the local -news herein also are reserved. ?. . i - National Advertising Representative M. O. MOOENSEN CO.. Inc. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, v ii.'. - . Detroit, Now York'-" 1 1 --SUBSCRIPTION RATES - By Carrier Dally, two weeks in advance . Daily, six months In advance . Dally, single copy Dallv. ner month In advance bally, per six month In advance . uauy, per year in auvance . Ily Mull . BSC -M.60 . .60 . 800 2.S0 ..5.00 ADVERTISING RATES Display, foreign, per colum Inch Display, local, ner column Inch y;. Time contract prices on application - .43o -45o " Where your treasure is, there will your heart Be "also. Matthew 6:21. ; ' ' ; "" " GOLD! ' Gold rushes are becoming as frequent as political investi gations. Canada has had two quite recently, the United States several, Africa and Australia at least one apiece, and jjpv? conies Mexico with one of her own, which if reports are not exaggerated is the largest and richest of the present crop.'' ! .' : V The Mexican strike is said to be producing pay dirt worth $149,000 a ton and to be niaki.ng fortunes for the discoverers of the vein, a grocery clerk and his friend, and hundreds of Mexican peons. If it is tine that 33,000 claims have been staked out around the arroyo in which the first puggets were found, the .dis7 Appointed will far exceed the fortunate. For every one who ciomes away rich, thousands will slave and stai"ve for days and weeks without finding their bonanza. , i These gold strikes bring welcome news to the world in the; face of a threatened gold shortage. It is hoped they will produce enough gold to supply the growing needs of the goltj standard countries, which are now troubled to know what to do if the emergency of u gold shortage is brought upoii' them. There may always be occasional gold rushes, but the Yukon, Klondyke and '49 days seem to bo ended for all time;' The nwgic cry of "Gold" no longer draws the treasure hunters across continents, although prospectors still answer the will front hundreds of miles mid through desert and wild erness,. - ,S i , THE RECENT CATASTROPHE, l' At a distance of several thousand miles it is difficult to visualize the horror and havoc of tho earthquake which de stroyed Managua, capital of Nicaragua, a few days ago. !; Not since 1906, when fire following an earth quake shock devastated San Francisco, has a catastrophe of similar pro? portions befallen this continent. f Buildjngs crumbled, more than a thousand dead, thousands Injured and 20,000 homeless, fire obliterating the ruins, and the water supply cut off, Managua is a stricken city. :, President Hoover is to bo commended for his prompt action in offering a)l available relief to tho unfortunate city. T)ie United States has ever responded to a need like this. .' Old Man Winter has seemed a very mild-mannered, quiet Old fellow, but from reports coming from various parts of the country, he evidently likes to step out once in a while. Man's energy is worth one cent an hour, declare scientists, when applied to generating electricity. But who wants to generate electricity for that salary? Socialists declare that all the political parties are corrupt and grafting, and so they want to put all the industries into politics. ' ' ' In Washington It nut the Job or tho army to write such ft history. Two .nomographs were prepared lor publication, but never printed. Ily Herbert IMiimmer WASHINGTON No one bcltevra moro fervently in .that iiRe-okl axiom that "wo learn by experience" than 1X0 Undo Bain's fhhtlnK men. At tho close of the Civil war, much effort was put forth by tho army to assimilate una publish for future use the- valuable letteons learned In that conflict. Now the name Hung Is being done With tho world war. In one of those temporary struc tures hastily thrown up during tho day of the war, some 40 men daily MiRage in sortlnR moro than 171.000, 000 records of tho world wur for fu ture rclerenco. They are tho papers used fir com munication and aUinlulBtrattvo pur potca In tho A. E. K. and here at home. Perhaps a belter Idea rh to how many there are mav be valued by Baying that they fill 7.BB3 iilinK cum'h. Each case contains four drawers, buly with bomo 5,000 records. The War On Taper Briefly, they are the communica tions that General Pershing and all other commanding officers wrote and received. They contain messages, r-moranda, vouchers and things like (hat. me work Is slow and tedious. Let than 300 of these filing cases have been Indexed to date. Tho army war college, under whose supervision the work la being done, estimates vaguely that It' will tako six or eight years to whip the valuable records una nape. And it is only these that tho army Js interested in. Out of the 176,000, 000 document, probably not more than 600,000 finally will bo Judged wprth preserving. Probably after these records havo been put In order an attempt will be mode to publish a history, of thn woild war. That, however, remains to be seen. There are those who boliovo1 UMurlaus' l'eust A publication cnlled the Order of 1 Battle has been prepared and will j be published lu tho near future. Uut this il ves merely a brief record of I every lurtfe unit in the war. ( It contains ome 700 pages, and j army officers say that U will be a 1 valuable reference. I The officers In charge of indexing ; thla information hay that the knowl ' etlge contained In these records will bo of distinct military value, regard- lesH of whrther or not It Is used to ( write a history of tho war. Col. S, G Vestal, in charge of the i historical tectum of tho war col I lege, aaya: J "It will never bo out of date -not tin the next century." i And although an official history of t the world war never may be written, ! II at some future time such a volume were to bo authorlr.rd, tho authors 1 will find that these pnpers have been 1 indexed In Mich a mimner to make ; them readily accessible. , rPl XT T T 1 ( me iews usea To Be: TEN Yfc'.tltH AGO (Prom Observer, Tuee. April 12. 1921) Geo. T. Cochran, state superinten dent, goes to Salem this evening to attend a water board meeting. Tho necessity of an air landing field in or near La Grando was dis cussed at this noon's meeting of the Ad club. I I For tho purpose of devoting entire j attention to Its marble quarries in in ijosiino unsin, wnero ine iinest grade of marble west of Vermont la produced, tho Wallowa Marble and Granite company yesterday sold its finishing and retail plant in La Grand 0 to E. C. Oavl3, owner of the Blue Mountain Marble and Granite company. ONB YUAR AGO 1 (From Observer, xhura, Apr. 10, J930) The first annual commencement exercises at the Eastern Oregon Nor mal school will be held Tuesday, June 10. Tho Portland O.-W. club will send a large number of contestants to La Grande on Sunday, May IB for ath letic competition. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Straw on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hlco, of Perry, aro t the parents of a baby daughter, born yesterday. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Adskln arc the parents of a baby girl born yesterday. Daffodil, Onion Are Attacked By Serious Blight SALEM. Apr. 10 1T) What has been identified by Frank P. McWhor iei assistant pathologist at the .state college as the ramularla blight which ho terms is a "new and very seri ous one" has been .discovered on some daffodils here growing in the private gardens of 8. H. Van Trump, county horticultural Inspector. What is considered by both Van Trump and McWhorter as a wrious phase of the situation Is the fact that Van Trump reports the disease apparently has also appeared on some onions grow ing in the same garden. Prof. Mc Whorter has written Van Trump he will be here Sunday to make per sonal inspection of the blight, sam ples of 'which had been sent him for Inspection. Van Trump says the blight ap pears at the extreme tip of the daf fodil's leaves and as blooming pro gresses works down tho leaves, with blooming well advanced he states the leaves lie sere and dead on the ground. The matter is of esneclnl interest hero as this district ships hundreds of carloads of onions and some carloads of daffodil bulbs every year. HILGARD PERSONALS Ily Wllmertli Wcliui-r (Obacrver Correspondent) HILOARD, Oro (Special) Two recont deaths, those of Howard P. Statrot nnd Rex Brown, came as a sad shock to the community. Mr. Stalrct lived In Hllgard for about ten .years, being the railroad agent, lie !was a man who worked for the bct termcn of tho community and his services will be greatly missed. Rex Brown lived here for several years with IiIb grandparents, Mr. nnd Mrs. tf. Bohr. Lost ycor ho moved to Porry with his grnndpurontB and made that his home. His parents live In Nebraska. Mrs. Brown camo .Wednesday, ilmmcdlatoly upon re ceiving word of his death, and was accompanied to Oakrldgo by John Thornbruo, of Hllgard. Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Morcliead and son, Bruce, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver JCerr left Sunday morning for Seattle where they will Join Mrs. Morchead's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philips, who are spending their vacation there. Mrs. Harry Wcls and daughters re turned to their home at Mt. Emily camp Sunday ufternoon after vlBltlng In town for several days. ' Joo Griffin returned to his home at Mt. Emily camp Monday after noon. Mr.' Griffin was called to Bakor by tho sickness of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keflor wont to Elgin Saturday where they will visit Cor several dny3. Mr: and Mrs. Fred Rees and two daughters, Mary Ellen and Barbara Jane, and Wllmcrth and Allco Mac Welmcr, spent Easter Sunday visiting at the E. C. Rees home at Cove. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bioshcars. of Prosser, Wush., have moved Into one of the cnblus at the Plva Points Ser vice Btotlon. Mr. Breshcnrs Is the mechanic for the Johnson Construc tion company. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wclmer nnd J. M. Mitchell, of Cove, spent Faster Sunday visiting at the homo of Mr. and MrB. J. B. Wolmcr. ' Mrs. Jennie Ilolvcrson loft recently for Portland where sho lll visit with her two sIsterM. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coals returned to then- homo at Mt. Emily logging camp Friday. Mrs. Prank Wellfl and brother, Gor don Barker, of Allcol, wero visitors nt the J. B. Wclmer homo Monday. John Wolls brought In tho first band of owes and lambs that havo been brought to tho mountains for summer range. Other sheep com panies of Pendleton. Arlington and Echo plan to begin shipping In about the first of May. Ray Vnn Oreclalo, of Pcndloton, was a Hllgaid visitor Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E1 Hiwkln returned to their home hern Monday. Mr. Has-., kins has been employed by tt con struction company at Wallula. Roland Thomas, of Stalkey. was 111 La arando Monday on buslnoss. He returned to Ills home Wednesday, LIQUOR RING CHARGED BY PROSECUTION (Contlnuoa from Page One) trlbutlon of liquor in Oregon and Washington. Ten Plead Guilty Ten of the defendants have pleaded guilty. Eight others aro fugitives. Charles W. Ersktne. assistant United States attorney, outlined the indictment and told the Jury of tho reputed activities of the defendants and of stills having been operated on remote arms of Oregon and Washington.' Six of the 16 defense attorneys gave brief . opening statements. The others reserved tho right to deliver 1 their opening statements ' after the 1 government .'rests. ARISTOCRATS OF AVIATION HONOR DR. J. H. KIMBALL (Continued funn rage One) sentcd him with a small silk flag that he and his companions carried In their flights over the ocean and tho antarctic. Hts voice shaking' with emotion, Dr. Kimball remained a scientist in his ack nowledgeme n t . "We know that with reasonably favorable weatlier and an otherwise safeguarded project the transatlantic flight can be made. Three courses have been proven. There are pltot3 and navigators who have the spirit, skill and strength to endure tho ter rific ordeal. Several types of ships have shown their sufficiency. No longer is there much doubt of mo tors, fuel or oil." f'lnsfMl Willi "Drpmn " He closed with a "dream." t "Byrd whispered It ta me before the tumult had subsided on his- return from Paris: I've heard It from each of you, and yesterday Lindbergh and I toyed with ltt-a crossing at 25,000 feet, far above an unfriendly ocean, at 300 miles an hour, no fog, no ice, ond a glorious sky overhead well, not yet, but we hope, soon." schmldt, 75. her daughter, Frau Martha Valentine. 65, and Frau Toni Welsmann, S3. They shut them selves In a room and turned on the gas some time yesterday. . HUiUT OF WAV SUITS f lLBD KLAMATH FALLS. Apr. ;J0 W -1 Nine Suits for condemnation of prop- 1 crty for the right of way of the Great ; Northern railway in its extension south from Klamath Falls, were on file in circuit court here today. They . wero filed by Fletcher Rock wood, at torney for the company. They were the first to be filed by the railroad, and the first intima tion the line has had serious trouble in obtaining its right-of-way. ir t ill WA.'TT W KAIL HEARING APR. 27 WASHINGTON, Apr. 10 P The Interstate commerce commission to day set for hearing on April 27 at Olympla, Wash., applications of cer tain Northwestern roads for per mission to operate over -the Long view, Portland and -Northern 'Railway. TIIIIKE COMMIT KlIIC'IDE BERLIN, Apr. 10 I) Financial dif ficulties of three widows, formerly wealthy members of Berlin Jewish circles, led to a suicide pact, revealed today, In which all three died. The three were Frau Anna Gold- Pltyi.i; Cards Wlmt European country first lind playing cards Is much debuted, for nil have made claims. Probably starting from Hlndustnn, tlioy went cast nnd west around the world. One authority gives precedence to the claim of Italy, with Spnln a close contender. However, refer ence works offer n bewildering va riety of assertion on these points. Kllezer Edwards' "Dictionary of Words, Facts nnd Phrases" ascribe their origin to Arabia, and asserts that they wero brought to Europe (luring tho Crusades. Imitation Precious too Lachnite Is a (rode nanie for ail 'Untinn diamond. Li t-J SILK I $H SHANTUNG 1 ' ' jS DRESSES - jr j QU0H Shantung Sport and Street Frocks j il I ' as1 these liave never been available under $10. 1 8 1 1 M You'will fjnd thjp o be especially fine quality 1 ig It ' H Italian Silk Shantung absolutely pure silk 1 B l 1 which iosuies the best laundering qualities. I : j JvJ J Frocks like this always look fresh and cleanwthe i vf beautiful pastel colors remain attractive after I S many washings. ' g K PL Sizes are 14 -16 -18 -20 I COME k!ULY. YOU WILL WANT TO SELECT SEVERAL AT THIS 8 REMAKKABLIS PRICE ' l What Did Winter DO to your II E SURE that jour battery is in good ) condition for spring and summer driv ing. Inspection I'eriod during April is for your benefit. We give you free, the com plete Firestone Standardized Battery service. SKILLLED SERVICE If your battery needs attention or repair bring it to us. Most modern equipment under supervision of experts. Guarantee best work. , 19001 wero nnd TWKNTY-riVi: V1AUS ,u;o j (from uosorver, wen., April 11. .. .......v. ... ) UUII). lll-VlMr Mtt..t...l...-I ... 41... 1. A ... ( Mrs. Tom Johnson lust iiiuhtln'hiv,, i or of their son Lester's sixteenth birthday. , ; Jay Van Huron Is In El;ln Uxluv. setting up an automobile. I Chus. T. McDuutcl was elected nuiy- j or of Wallowa ut a recent election. Several cttlrens of Jou.ph are hav ing boats built for use on the lake this summer. Two or thrve will have gasoline launches. There is a Firestone But tery for your car built to give you long life, power and dependability. During April we will make special allowance for your old bat tery, in trade for new. TESTING FREE Perkins Firestone One-Stop Service Phono Alain 999 . Adams and Hemlock Better LUBRICATION WEEK April 13 to 18 Inclusive HAVE your car lubricated exactly aa the manufac turer specifies! Seven different lubricants. Checked by the manufacturer's chart. That is FIRESTONE Specialized Lubrication SPECIAL Next Week Only! 1. Firestone Specialized Lu brication. 2. Firestone Standardized Car Wash. 3. Firestone Dynamic Brake Test, 4. Battery Filled; aud In spected. 5. Tires Inspected and Inflated. All at One Special Price! PHONE MAW 999 We Call For and Deliver Your Car Tomorrow, Saturday. April 11, is the last day of our special offer of , Free Brake Adjustment with every car wash, grease job, tire repair, or pur chase of new tire or battery. Come in tomorrow! Perkins Firestone One-Stop Service Thone Main 999 Adams at Hemlock LA GRANDE gff.. STORE Successors to MK.WEST & CO.. OVER LACE Overlnea Is how nt Its lielp.ni of popularity1 It's IicIiib used for dresses, jackets mm trimmings wc arc now showing a wide variety of shades; priced tit yard $X-75 to $2-50 SAMPLE LINE OF BAGS $1.98 Values to $4.95 Just two more days Saturday nnd Monday of tills super Bng event 144 bags purchased special for this .-oiling be suro to see them. Colonial Daraes Protects the pores from dust untl grime, and keeps the skin from drying or burning also nets as your powder base, and Is supei'or (o any other form of powder foundation . ELECTRIC CIGARETTE LIGHTERS A tl a t'H pin); (o ii ny socket, turn lighter upslflp down nnd It Is automatically ready fur use Set 11 down and il lb uuto niatlcniif uut : $1.00. SPELL "FOOT COMFORT, ECONOMY AND SMART STYLE IN ELEVEN LETTERS" That's an easy one. Here's lion to do It e-x-x-a J-E-t-T-I-C-K ADA i Is a smart dull kid strap clipper nltli eurved heels. In black ur brown. nil sizes to select from scoo MYRTLE A new version of step-In pump In black and brown Jtld; boulevard heel - lea ther covered buekles smart xcn these ?fi.OO BONNIE A walking ttc of bl.uk kid with full khl lining Cuban heels comfortable u il d good look In a EVERGLADES A. v oxford of helRft elk atlnirtlvrly trlinmvd ulth brown calfskin; coiniMislthm Miles, exceptionally fine for nurses near as well as street and sport DAPPER Two- strap slipper ot soft f black kid: military heel rut outs on side. (Has very narrow heels). ?6 00
