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news, su6scri6c for tfie Hews, iff you want printing, ficroe us do it THE HOOD RIVER NEWS VOLUME 6, NUMBER 32 HOOD RIVER, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1910 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR 3fie Hews Ceads. df "Too Many Churches" Causes Lively Interest Leading Pastors and Laymen Believe Hood River Would Be Stronger in Religious Matters If Local Churches Were United Believing that Hood Hlver has too many Chun-hen, a belief, by the way, that Is shared by a good many leo pie at Hood Itlver, both la and out of the church, Rev. T. IJ. Ford, pa tor of Anbury Methodist church, and Rev. J. It. Hargreaves, paHtor of the Baptist church, Sunday took up thin theme tor discussion. In opening bis Hermou Mr. Har greaves said that It a text should be chosen an appropriate oue would be, "Ye nerve the Lord Christ," supple men ted with "The children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light." Contin uing he said In part: Religion Is the thought of the higher than self worked through the emotions Into daily life. This ludl elites the distinction between the ex erctses of the sanctuary and what should be legitimately designated ser vice of Christ. The church worship answers the call of our natures for stimulation to the performance of everyday duties. The service of Christ Is tersely described by James In his epistle, "Pure rellglou and un dellled before (Jod and the Father Is this, to visit the fatherless and widow In their affliction and keep yourselves unspotted from the world," this text suggesting the general expression of good will and helpfulness. To the rendering of Christian ser vice multiplicity of organizations Is oue great obstacle. In the first place It takes bo much energy to keep the different societies going that nothing Is left for service. It takes so much effort to run the engine that it leaves nothing for the mocbluery of service. Again In the strenuous endeavor to maintain existence things are done which Injure confidence rather than Inspire. The desire for members, at times, becomes so pronounced ns to lead to questionable methods for the curing of additional helpers, even to the point of proselyting In Ingeni ously hidden form, and the sacred revival service has come to lie looked upon, and not alwajs without cause, as a means of Increasing the church roll. These and other deflections from strict Christian ethics are, how ever, more the result of unfortunate conditions than defective Christian character. Further than these the multitude of organizations stands In the way of high classed exercises, there are not enough singers to go around, competent teachers for Sun day school are not available for the many small classes and the work of the minister Is not so clear cut and helpful as It would be If ho had the larger Inspiration. Lastly I would mention the breaking up of social CRUSHED TO DEATH BY FALLING LOG Daniel Smith, employed for some time on the logging railroad of the Oregon Lumber Company was killed Friday at a logglug camp In the I'pper Valley by having a log fall on htm. Smith, who was breaking on the logging train, seated himself on the track underneath the car while It was being loaded with logs. The logs lieeame loosened tiefore they could be secured and started to roll from the car and oue of them caught Smith lefore he could escape. The heavy timber pinned him to the ground causing death almost In stantly. Coroner Edglngton was notified of the accident anil Saturday held an Inquest. The verdict was to the ef fect that the unfortunate man met his death from a cause for which no one could lie held responsible. The body was brought to this city where It was prepared for burial and the funeral which was largely at tended was held Sunday afternoon from Rnrtmess chapel, Rev. W. C. (HI more conducting the services, lturlal was In Idlewllde cemetery. The deceased was M years old, having Imhd born March 20th, 1S77, at Arabia, Kan., and came to Hood Itlver about six years ago. About three years ago his wife died leaving him with four children, all of whom survive. He Is also survived by his brother, B. It. Smith, who Is a con ductor on the Mount Hood railroad. circles as not a small disadvantage. Now the question Is, what will we do about It. When we meditate on the history of leading denominations we appreciate their existence but re allze that In many Instances the con dltlons which called them forth have ceased to exist. But we also realize that during their existence large In vestments have been made and Im portant work entered upon In mis. slonary and educational endeavor, In the effort for better local condi tions these Interests and the affec tions of people which go with them must be taken care of. This suggests that the process of getting together must lie one of amalgamation rather than the absorption of the weaker by the stronger. Local denominations can combine for worship and service and still retain their Independence so far as outside connection Is con cerned. And In Hood Itlver If we would have effective religious life something like this must be done. It Is not In any principle which would need to be sacrificed In their coming together that the serious point lies, but 1u principles we are continuously sacrificing by remain ing as we are, the principles Involved In Inability to render real service. Organizations could go together in Hood itlver, choosing some name of local significance and under It plac ing the names of constituent socie ties, thus putting themselves lu posi tion for effective and happy local work and setting examples for other communities fclmllarly situated. What needs to le done can be done! Iet us do something! In regard to the Interest taken In the open forum meetings a writer Interested In the subject of uultlng churches writes the News as follows: It was clearly demonstrated by the lawyers, dm-tors, business men aud laymen that the ieople have grown tired of materialism and are hungering and thirsting for some thing spiritual, something concrete, that Is not exparte and abstract, something that Is an entity, some thing that furnishes food for thought something that will Improve the condition of mankind and make so ciety letter. After the close of the open forum course )r. Ford began a course of Suuday evening sermons on the lines I hare Indicated which have proved Interesting and Instruc tive. Iast Sunday evening the Doctor was at his best aud proceeded to dis cuss the previously announced sub ject of too many churches In Hood Itlver In a clear cut, eloquent and most logical manner, which held the undivided attention of his audience which was benefitted as well as Ink ing profitably entertained and In structed. Dr. Ford lu addition to lelng an optimist Is a man of high spiritual Ideals fifteen or twenty years In ad vance of present careless Indifference and complacent contentment and Events Of World Wide Interest Pictured for d 1WARREN & HAftDiNSTLWESTINGHOUSEl V' ; riyfpPES MONTT, OF CH Nw knnfirif Marshall P. Wilder, humorist, reported dangerously III, but denied It Escorted by lieWS OnapSIIOlS p,,uce Enrl Orey, governor general of Canada, starts on 000 mile tour of Inspection, Of the Week erner. Blaming state of financial affairs of the Westinghouse Electric company to management of It founder, (ioorge Westlnghouse, director ousted aim from control. Theater going public ibocked on learning that Cecilia Loftu had to undergo surgical operation. to., - 'IT is patriotism those who take up against the state the arms of in justice or seek to tarn to selfish uses the agencies de signed to protect the common interest The enemies of democracy are not to be found in particular propagandists merely because we may deem . their proposals to be visionary or unwise. The danger lies more in method than in proposal. If the former be fair and right we may trust the latter to the public judgment WE MAY BE GRATIFIED AT THE EVIDENCE OF MORAL SOUND NESS IN OUR PEOPLE 80 FREQUENTLY ILLUSTRATED IN THE RESPONSE OF PUBLIC INDIGNATION AT THE CORRUPT ABUSE OF PUBLIC TRUST. BUT, WHILE EXPOSURE OF GROSS CORRUPTION IS UNFAILINGLY DENOUNCED, IT IS LAMENTABLY TRUE THAT WE DO NOT HAVE THAT MEASURE OF CONTINUOUS AND UNRE LENTING RESISTANCE TO CORRUPT INFLUENCES WHICH WE HAVE A RIGHT TO EXPECT FROM OUR CITIZENS, AND PARTICU LARLY FROM THOSE MOST FAVORED BY ABILITY AND 8UCCES3. The r"n who will not corrupt public officers if he believes him self secure from discovery in order to protect his business or to get what he wants or perhaps thinks he should have is unhappily too RARE. And despite the increasing number of men who go from college halls to the pursuits of the business world there does not seem to be an increaso in like proportion of the number of those who realize that success can be too dearly purchased and that the first duty of a pa triotic man of business is to conduct his business in a PATRIOTIC MANNER. I believe we have made large gains in this matter and that higher STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED, but we are STILL ON TUE WRONG SIDE OF THE LINE OF SAFETY. Whatever disagreement there may be as to all other things, we should endeavor, so far as in us lies, to put a stop to official corrup tion. We shall not eradicate it, as we she?' not stop entirely the com- mission of other crimes, but we may don't care. He realizes that bis mlslson Is to arouse the people from their lethargy and slumber. He draws a clear distinction between true Christianity and modern church- antty based on ecclesiastical creedal dogmas. That the number of church organizations are out of ratio with the population of the town the Doc tor showed by statistics to be true, and that the attendance Is meager Is plain. The large numler of empty pews at Dr. Ford's church during these Sunday evening discourses, as well ns at the other churches where the pastors are laboring with these prac tical problems, to say the least Is not highly complimentary to the in tellectual development of the people of Hood Itlver and the standard of civilization we boast of. It Is true we lonnt of our natural resources and I'nlverslty Club, but careless In difference with regard to a high standard of morals and moral hon esty which are made secondary to sordid gain and commercial pursuits Is u sure sign of a decaying civiliza tion. Against this condition Dr. Ford Is raising his voice and showing that to overcome this tendency Is the mission of the church and the new dispensation of the twentieth cen tury. Pini.it hJk. TBI iaejf-ij i-1 w v m urn the Domlnlou. The Pilgrims' Monument at l'rovlncetown, Mass., dedicated Aug. 6. Chilean president, Pedro Moult, arrive In New York. Ohio Republicans in convention at Columbus unanimously choose Warren U. llardlng at candidal for gov- We Are Still on the Wrong Side of Safety. y Governor CHARLES E. HUGHES of New York. which counU as TRAITORS all largely reduce its prevalence. MAY SELL BONDS TO DENVER HOUSE Interest In the sale of the water bonds has been revived during the past few days by the assertion that Keeler Bros., a bond concern of Den ver representing eastern Insurance money, baa a contract to take the bonds at 6 per cent, with an added bonus of $1,100. It is understood that In consideration of these gener ous terms Keeler Bros, will defray the expense of advertising the bonds, having them printed and other Inci dental expenses. The firm Is stated to have $170,000 of Insurance money to lend on these terms and arrange ments are being made by them to take over the bonds for building the new school house In the Barrett district. The high rate of Interest and long term for which the water bonds are Issued with the added bonus has caused considerable adverse com ment among the taxpayers and has also stirred up some of the other bond houses on the coast who would like to bid for the bonds on these Commercial Club Fitting Up New Home Organization Which Second Floor of First ing to Take On Added With the fitting up cf the new quarters of the Commercial Club, which Is now taking place, the or ganization will soon take on a greater dignity and wider sphere of Influence In the affairs of the commu nity. The new apartment for the club, which will occupy the entire second story of the First National Bank building, are spacious, couven lent and have teen especially de signed for the uses of the club. The entrance to the club rooms Is by a private stairway at the west front of the building. This culminates In a well-lighted and roomy hallway. To the right Is the apartment for the Woman's Club and the lounging room for club members. These oc cupy the entire front of the structure, the former being on the west side of the building and the latter occupying the space on the corner and com manding a flue view of Oak and Third streets. Across the hall from this Is the secretary's office, with windows fronting on Third street. A private door leads from the secre tary's ottlce to the big assembly ball, and another to the rostrum placed at the south end of the auditorium. The assembly hall will seat three hundred and will be fitted with handsome chairs, electric light fix tures and other conveniences for the use of the meetings. From the stair way to the left along the hall are the lavatories, card room and billiard room. The billiard room has al ready been equipped with modern billiard and pool tables and a cork flooring, and other adjuncts that will add to the pleasure and conven ience of the players have been sup plied. The furnishings and fittings for the rooms throughout will be band some and tasteful, and when opened for use the new club rooms will give Hood River the social and business home It has long needed. It 1s planned to open the rooms with a public function, the details of which terms. It Is claimed by some of them that the added Interest feature puts a new phase on the matter of buying the bonds, while others state that there will be no necessity of paying six per cent If the city will wait un til later In the year when the bond market becomes easier. They also point out that the money from the bonds will not be necessary now un til next spring, but If obtained now Interest will have to be paid causing an additional expense of several thousand dollars. Mr. Keeler has been In conference with members of the city council and several of the directors of the First National bank for several days with the expectation of closing the deal. It Is said the only matter that stands In the way Is that of advertising the bonds which Is provided for In the ordinance, but It Is thought that some way may be devised of adjust ing the matter. Busy Readers 1, y- H I JS f MOUNTFD MOUNTED 'ST. r-:v ,- ;t7 POLICEMAN) detachment of the Canadian tuounled traveling through unsettled portlou of Will Occupy Entire National Bank Build Dignity and Influence will be announced later, and at which time It will be the Intention of the officers and members of the club to Impress on the resident ot both city and valley that the organiza tion Is a public Institution open to the people of the entire city and val ley and depending on them for Its support. In several respects the Commercial Club entered on Its most Important work this year. The literature that will be distributed by It Is the most attractive ever Issued for any com munity on the coast and covers a wider field. Including the entire Issue, over 100,000 booklets of vari ous sizes and forms are being sup plied, and the community booklet, which will come from the press shortly, will t the edition de luxe of productions of this character. With a home and a system established for carrying on the work, of the club, Hood River will reap added benefits from Its commercial organization and be placed on a footing with Its rival communities. OREGON'S EMINENT EDITOR DIES IN EAST Harvey W. Scott, veteran editor of The Partland Oregonlan, died In John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Monday, of heart failure, 32 hours after a surgical operation. Mr. Scott left the operating table Saturday morning In strong condi tion, but lat?r began sinking and In spite of tb best stimulants known to medical science bis heart grew steadily weaker until the end. He was conscious almost to the last and the end was painless. With blm were bis wife and one of bis sons, Leslie Scott, who bad ac companied blm on bis trip. Mr. Scott began falling nearly three months ago from an attack of sciatica. Early In June be went to Hot Lake, Eastern Oregon, but the baths there greatly debilitated him. At last convinced that only surgery could relieve him, he started for John Hopkins Hospital, from Portland, about two weeks ago. The operation was pronounced en tirely successful and the surgeons and physicians were confident of re covery until Monday, when an unex pected weakness ot the heart ensued which the physicians were powerless to cope with. In addition to his wife, Mr. Scott Is survived by three sons and a daughter and several sisters, among them Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunlway. WILL BUILD FINE COUNTRY RESIDENCE Plans for one of the finest country homes In the valley are now being prepared by Albert Sutton, the archi tect, for II. C. Peters. Work on the structure Is expected to be com menced Immediately, and It will be located on the knoll In the center of Mr. Peters' forty acre orchard. The style of architecture Is some thing new at Hood River, being after the order of English country homis. The exterior of the first story will receive a brick veneer and half beam treatmeut, with the sec ond story plastered. Ths dimens ions Jare Xtxll feet, with full base ment, and the plans provide for nine rooms. The living aud dining rooms are to be finished In stained wains coting, with the woodwork In the other rooms In white egg shell en amel finish. A feature of the bouse will be a complete cold storage room lu the basement, thoroughly Insulated, and It will also tie equipped with electric lluht and Intercommunicating tele phones. Stealing Milk. (ieo. D. Hascall of the Purity Dairy Co. reported several case of milk theft to Marshal IxjwIs Tues day, and states that the company will take active steps to prosecute the offenders If they can fie located. For several mornings customers have no titled the company tbattbelr milk was missing and the marshal Is Investigating.