THE HERMISTON HERALD. HERMISTON, OREGON.
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Wants
Screen Doors— We have a complete
stock, leave your orders for screen
windows we will have them made
for you.
Silos— We will give you complete
price on the best silo for this climate
built ready to fill. If you have a
■ growing crop to fill a silo now is
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H E R M IS T O N
Published every Friday at Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon, In the heart of Eastern
Oregon’s great irrigated alfalfa fields, by the Herald Publishing Company.
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M. C. Athey, Editor
E ntered na aeeo u d ela a « m atter, D ecem ber .. luo», a t th e pnaUifflce at H e rtaiatoa. Oregon
THE PRESIDENTIAL VETOES
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Congress appropriates the money
necessary for conducting the affairs
of the government of the United
States. That money comes from the
pocketa of the people.
The president has the right to vfe-
to an appropriation bill as a whole
but he can not veto an objectionable
item of expenditure in that bill and
yet approve the remainder.
Presidents are often called upon to
approve appropriation bills that con
tain items of expenditure that are
very obnoxious to a great class of
the people. Hems which they con
sider prejudicial to the welfare of
the country as a whole, that serve
out little purpose, and that are forc
ed into the bill at the last minute
upon demand ot some powerful poli
tician who has an ax to grind.
If the president disapproves the
bill because of the one objectlonul
item he jeopardizes the affairs of the
government, for without funds' the
government can not function.
On the other hand, if he approves
any portion of the bill he must ap
prove all of It, including the objec
tionable feature.
While we are changing our budget
system we should advance even fur
ther and expand the veto preroga
tive.
The president should not- be held
personally responsible for conditions
that are above and beyond his con
trol.
RELIEF IN SIGHT?
R . A . Browm on, M gr.
It a settlement of the Irish ques
tion is made that will be reasonably
satisfactory to both sides It will bi
one great relief not only to then
but to the people of the United States
as well.
Our country today is practically
divided into two camps on the sub
ject— a minority of ardent champion
of the Irish cause, and a majority
who believe in letting countries or
the other side of the water, nianag.
their own affairs without interfei
ance from us.
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It is a source of uneasiness to a
great many professional politicians,
who want to keep in the good graces
of their Irish constituents, yet fear
to alienate the support of those in
the other camp. It keeps them
wiggling and squirming in an at
tempt to say something and yet at
the same time say nothing.
We have had one great division of
principal in this country. We 'di
not want another.
The Irish question can not be ami
cably adjusted any too soon to suit
our Uncle Sam.
Bathing Suits
Made by the Olympia Knitting Mills—worsteds
at $3 and all wool in the form fit at $6, in the de
sirable colors.
Ladies Parasols
To close out at $1.50.
days.
Just the thing for these
Men’s Silk Shirts
In gray and cream at $5; worth $7.50.
Child’s Play Suits at $1.00
Men’s Work Shirts
The kind most stores are getting $1.50 ror at $1
Fruit Jars
In both Economy and Kerr’s Self Sealing at
lower prices than would be possible if purchased on
today’s market—$1.50, $2, $2.25.
Hermiston Produce &
Supply Co.
"The Rest o f Good Service“
EAT GOOD MEAT
~ EAT THE SAME KIND
THAT WE EAT
BUY WHERE YOU
GET WHAT YOU WANT
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Just Received Shipment of
Canned Salmon
2 Cans 25c
City Meat Market
MOONEY.dk SIKEY, Prop.
Delayed Buying
Means Trouble
Subscription Rates: One Year, »2.00; Six Months, $1 00
TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CO.
PHONE 111
H E R A L D
MUZZLING COMPETENT CRITICS
Admiral Sims who was reprimand
ed by the secretary of the navy for
his famous speech In England, has
broken out again—fortunately.
In a Fourth of July speech he calls
attention to the fact that officers of
the army and navy are forbidden to
criticise publicly any feature of our
system of national defense.
The result of their Bilence. declares
the admiral. Is that we are In a per
petual state of practical defenseless
ness, and the vital point of tjils de-
fenselessness is carefully kept from
the public at large, who might them
selves criticise it they were cogniz
ant of the actual facts.
Public criticism serves to bring
to light the weak spot of every sub
ject under discussion, but in order
to expose undesirable conditions a
person must first have a thorough
knowledge of his subject.
It is admitted that no one can pos
sibly understand the subject of na
tional defense better than the army
or navy officer, whose life work it
is, and yet they are utterly forbidden
to discuss such subjects.
As a matter of fact, the civilian
heads of departments in Washington,
appointed for political reasons and
without previous knowledge or train
ing are loath to have their mistakes
aired in public by men who know
more than they do.
That is all very well for the de
partment head who is endeavoring
*o head off adverse criticism of hlm-
eif and his department, but it is
poor consolation for the tax payer
vho pays for th;se mistakes.
Whatever ntay be the right or the
wrong of the admiral’s famous
pecch in England, he is unquestion-
.bly right in ‘d lls instance.
More competent criticism and less
ifficial and congressional bungling
is greatly desirid.
H erb ert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce, »ay»:
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“ I have no information that leads me to believe there will be any
reduction
of coal rates this season."
Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, says:
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“ I have taken up the question with the Interstate Commerce Commission
and they informed me that they do not anticipate any leduction In coal
rates in the immediate fu tu re ."
E. Morris, Chairm an of the Central Freight Ass’n.says:
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"U n d e r existing conditions, no general reduction in the freight rates can be
Justified or made effective.”
The above statements from men who know should
dispel the expectation that the present level of freight
rates on coal will be lowered this season. Any furth
er delay in buying on this account, therefore, can
mean nothing but trouble.
The coal mines cannot produce and the railroad
cannot transport a year’s coal requirements in four
or five montns. What is sought by coal operators,
railroads and dealers, and what is for public welfare
is a normal demand and movement of coal—Not a
delay till winter and then an overwhelming rush.
In your own interest- BUY YOUR COAL NOW.
Inland Empire Lumber Company
Phone 331
“ The Yard of Best Q uality“
H . M. STRAW , MGR.
Exclusive Representatives of National Builders Bureau
SEE
$ I . $ . g ’is r r l
H IT T
C O N F E C T IO N E R Y
S T A T IO N E R Y
CUTTING OUT THE WASTE
If General Dawes, as head Of the
federal budget, can inaugurate a
system whereby the extravagant
government waste will be eliminated
he will have performed a great and
signal service to his country.
"Governmental waste" is a house
hold expression from ocean to ocean
and from Canada to the gulf. It
ignifles a lack of organization, in
efficiency. and a spirit of don’t
care. It is time to eliminate the
three.
The burdens of taxation are heavy
enough when even legitimate ex
penses are met, without adding the
millions and millions that are
■quhndered through lack of good
judgment and business acumen.
General Dawes is by no means a
AIDING DEMPSEY
new broom, but we are rather of the
Now that Mr. Dempsey has knock opinion that he will nevertheless«
ed out the champion prize fighter of make a clean syeep.
Europe it is considered improbable
"Kissing is forbiddenxin Japan.”
by many that there will be any otliei
chirps an exchange. Doesn't do any
puncher willing to take him on.
That would be sad for Mr. Demp good to forbid it here. .
sey.
If you find it impossible to get rid
Having acheived fame greater than
that of any king or emperor, it is not of potato bugs in any other way you
to be considered that he would sink might spuirt a little modern booze
Io the level of a mere moving picture over the tops. Even a. p. b. couldn't
star in order to remain in the fick'e survive that stuff.
public eye, which so often forget its
The greatest of all signs are those
heroes.
What, then, cun we do to aid Mr. I hat are found out.
Dempsey?
They say a woman can't drive^a
Let him enter the ring and punch
himself in the absence of any other nail, but most of them can drive
their husbands to do- it for them.
opponent ?
Not at all. Those powerful blows
The road to ruin is a well trodden
might hurt.
There remains but one other sug trail. You can’t miss it if you want
gestion worthy of a gentleman of the to find it.
prowess of Mr. Dempsey.
Opportunities are never without
Pull off another war with some
value, although many people are un
foreign country.
Mobilize the flower of our young able to fix the price.
manhood and send them away to do
After all, there is a bond of sym
or die, or both.
pathy
between doctors and editors.
Let the red blood of America flow
as the waters of the sea, with the The one doesn't care to take his own
super-blood of Mr. Dempsey anchor medicine, while the other seldom
ed safely In the harbor of a ship follows his own advice.
yard.
Never mind what your neighbor
It is undignified to fight and run
away. Therefore, the great of the says. It's what yon do that counts.
earth should not fight at all where
sprinting may become an urgent One Dollar Saved Represent» Ten
necessity.
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Dollars Earned
The shipyard turns out noble pal
The average man does not save to
aces of I he deep.
exceed ten per cent of his eaVnlngs.
It is a convenient place for Mr. He must spend nine dollars in living
expenses for every dollar saved. That
Dempsey to turn iq.
Adieu. Jackie!
being the case he cannot be too care
ful about unnecessary expenses
Very v»ften a few cents properly
We Intend to say It, but an ex
change beat tts to It. It says the Invesled. like buying seeds for his
stock of June brides was small In garden, will save several dollars out-
quantity, but that the deficiency was hty later on. It Is the same in buy
ing Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarr
made up in quality.
hoea Remedy. It coats but a few
The only trouble with industry Is cents, and a bottle of It in the house
that It needs to be a little more in often saves a doctor's bill of several
dollars.
duet rloua.
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AMMUNITION
Delicious
Wholesome '
Confectionery
Tasty
Stationery
For Women
A FULL LINE
N ew s stand
Cigars and Tobacco
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TALLMAN & CO.
The Leading Druggist»
Pendleton, Oregon
Bargains m Windbreak and Shade
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Trees for Spring Planting
Here are aome of the tree« m can fu r il«li you thia spring at satisfactory price«:
MAPLES - Soft. Sugar or Norway
LOCUST
POPLARS—Carolina and Lombardy
AMERICAN ELM
HORSE CHESTNUT
UNDEN
BALM OF GILEAD
White you may n o t he able to plant your tree« for some time, now is a good time to
chock up your need«- and don't forget «re have fruit tree«, shrubbery, roses, etc.
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Cut out and ihail thia ad and on an order of tin rp or more we will give von credit
for 11 WK
Send in your Hat now so wa can g e t your order ready before the spring rush arrlvaa.
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