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About The Hood River news. (Hood River, Or.) 1909-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1910)
cTfie flews feads. 0f you want tfic news, su6scri6e for tfie Hevos. df you want printing, fiaue us do it THE HOOD RIVER NEWS VOLUME 6 HOOD RIVER, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1910 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR Preparations Complete For Primary Election Registration Shows 1243 Voters on Books; 928 Republicans, 191 Democrats, 42 Prohibi tionists, 32 Socialists and 50 Scattering reparation have about ltetn completed ly the county authorities for the primary election which will lie held next SuturJiiy, Sept. 24tb. The total registration which wag compiled yesterday hIiowh that 1243 voter have reentered, B'.'H of whom have given their political preference an Republican and 1!)1 ait Democratic Forty-two Prohibitionists are regls tered, 111' Socialists and 4ft Iudepen. deutn. Four are given aa scattering having refused to declare their poli tic. Accoruing lo iue registration to percent of the voter of the county are Republican and 2T per cent of other political IsMlef. The largest total reglHtratlon I lu Hood Klver Center precinct a I also the largest I Vmoeratlc registration. The larg est number of Republican are lu West Hood River precinct which I alo econd In the total registration. Ilald win follow West Hood River, having gained greatly since the lust election. East Hood Klver come next, then South Hood River, Falls and Odell precincts. The Democratic registration In all the precinct ex cept ('enter Is about the same, 2." de claring for Icmocratlc principle In Hast. West aud South, l- In Odell and ' In Fall and llald win. In ("enter precluct the Democratic regls tratlon Is N). ('enter also ha the greatest numlier of Socialist regis tered On Saturday the polls will os?n at 12 noon and close at 7 p. in. It 1 urged on voter to Itear this In mind and not put off voting until late In the day. The polling place for Fast precluct will be a usual lu town, although not yet designated. For West It will be In t he city hall and for Center on the height. South Hood River voters will vote lu the Iturrett school house aud Odell elec tors will cast their ballot either In Odd Fellow hall or at the school house. Voter In Baldwin will go to Mount Hood post olllce and those In Falls precinct will cast their ballot at Cascade Lock. It Is announced by County Clerk CnllsTtHon that In order to conform f q the law voter will ls registered Saturday morning at the olllce of (J. l eullsrtson & Co., In the Fllot IRRIGATING COMPANY DISCUSSESHNANCES A meeting of the stockholder of the Fast Fork Irrigating Company wh held Saturday afternoon In the assembly room of the new Commer cial Club rooms for the purpose of taking action on re-boudlng, and also discussing the financial affair of the company. Virgil Wlnchell, president of the company, presided, and a large number of the stock holder were presept. After listening to the suggestions of a number of the stockholders, a resolution was adopted appointing a. coininltteu to prepare a plan for adjusting the financial affair of the company, and report to an ad journed meeting to lie held today. The committee Is ('. R. Hone, J. ('. Porter, K. F. Batten, J. L. Carter and T. A. Decker. GOY. BENSON IMPROVING RAPIDLY SAYS PHYSICIAN In order to allay the apprehension that F. W. Ilcnon I not In physical condition to assume the duties of the olllce of secretary of state, for which he Is a candidate on the Republican assembly ticket. Dr. (leorge Culver, hi physician, states that he I Im proving rapidly and that hi physical condition I practically 100 per cent Jietter than It was one week ago and hat he ha been making steady progress for the last two month. r. Culver say: "Our only reason now for keeping the governor her Is to get hi in In such shnpe that he will lie physically eijual to any amount of strain that may be put upon him when he goes back to hi work. "The many report In reference to hi eye being In danger are all false, us his eyes are perfect and a clear, undoubtedly, as they have lieen for year." building, where they can wear In their registration. Thl will have to be done before the poll open. A full election board for each pre cinct wa appointed by the county court some time ago, and notifica tion sent them of their appointment. It I asked that they be on hand promptly In order to facilitate the voting on account of the short time allowed voter to cast their ballot In the primary election. It I stated that the sentiment among Republican lu the past few day I turning toward the regular Republican candidate on account of the Influence their election will have In keeping the state In the stalwart Republican column regardless of the anti-assembly movement. Candidates are getting their final ay on their attitude for county office, and for the rest of the week It Is expected that the campaign will te a lively one MARION COOK STOW AUTHOR PASSES AWAY Mr. Marlon Cook Stow, wife of Charles M. Stow, of the Oregoulan editorial department, and well kuown In this city, died Friday morning In the home of her father, C. M. Cook, 34." East Thirteenth street, Portland, She Is survived by Mr. Stow, mother, father and two brother, Walter M. Cook, with the Ladd & Ttlton Rank, and Frank R. Cook, of the I'acltlc Hardware & Steel Compnny. The funeral wa held Sunday from llolman's under taking rooms. The body was cre mated. Mr. Stow wa born In Ohio and came to Oregon with her parents when young and received her educa tion In the public school of Port land. She wa widely known a a writer of verse, being the author of two well known volumes "Where Flows Hood River" and "Voices of the City." A prose story, entitled "The Child and the Dreum," was an other piece of work from her facile pen. Mrs. Stow leaves a large circle of friends who mourn her death. She hud lieen 111 but a short time. (H'nth whs due to tuiHTculosls. Mr. Stow was an ardent admirer of Hood River's scenic beauties and an enthusiast In regard to Its fruit culture, and spent several summer here. It was during this time that she gathered the material for "Where Flow Hood River, which had a large sale here and also In l'ortland. The Real Issue of the Primary Election (BY THE EDITOR) The primary election ' Saturday will in many respects be the most important occasion on which the voters of Oregon have exer cised the right of franchise, for it will decide whether the rank and file of the Republican party are for or against party organization; it will decide whether the people of this state will go on record a3 in favor of the movement to disrupt the organization that has given to the United States the greatest era of prosperity and prog ress of which the world has any knowledge. The element of the Republican party in Oregon which is sup porting the principles that have accomplished this great achieve ment is the assembly. Its candidates are for supporting the es tablished order of things in opposition to unrest, discontent, Popu lism, or in its more high sounding title "Nationalism." The Amer ican people are proverbially fickle minded and prone to forgetful ness. It takes but a few years to wipe off the slate of penury and bring on the season of plenty under a wise administration. There fore to refresh the memories of those who are intent on destroy ing the party that has given them an administration on which they have waxed fat we subjoin a schedule showing the increase in prices tor iarm products in Marcn iyiu over March l'Jb, taken from the Congressional Record: Increase from March 1896 to March 1910 Corn advanced lis 4 per cent Open House To-Day at Commercial Club Rooms Guests Will Be Received Informally From 2 to 10 P. M.--Invitation Extended to All Resi dents Who Will Be Feasted and Entertained Wheat advanced KS.l per cent Cotton advanced 02.2 percent Oats advonced 132.2 per cent Rye advanced 117.1 percent Barley advanced 120.8 percent Hay advanced 4U 5 per cent Hops advanced 1540 per cent Potatoes advanced 7:1.7 per cent Flaxseed advanced 142.4 percent Fat cattle advauced 1)2.7 per cent Far hogs advanced 172 per cent Dairy butter ail vailced 57.3 per ceut r.i:.rs an vh need lUi.3 percent Miss Smith Entertains for Ouest Mls Haxel Smith gave a delightful house party Saturday evening In honor of Miss Bessie Cutchforth of Portland who Is her guest for the week. After meeting Mis Cutchforth the guests spvnt the evening lu play ing games, listening to music and In partaking of dainty refreshments served by the hostess. The ladles In vited to meet Miss Cutchforth were Miss Hulda Weber. Miss Jessie Rey nolds, Miss Adah Hicks, Mis I-ydla Johnson. Mis Cora Welierand Ml Mabel Young. Tb price of the above product practically doubled. As showing the increase In the purchasing power of farm product "ten bushels of com equaled lu value 70 pounds of Rio coffee In March 11)11), and 1 pounds In March ls!H. len bushels of corn equaled In value In gallons of New Orleans molasses In March 1910 and S gallons In March Wm. Ten bushel of corn equaled In value 131 pounds of sugar In March l'JIO and 9 pounds In March lV.Hi. Ten bushel of corn equaled In value SO yards of brown sheeting in March l'JIO and 51 yards in March ISlXi. Ten bushels of corn equaled in value lb yards or casnmere all-wool ores goods in March l'JIO and 14 yards lu March 1895," etc. It seems strange that a people will revolt against an organiza tion's administration that has caused this unparalleled record for American products. As we have said, however, the explanation lies in the tact that tney have torgotten; that in their prosperous condition they feel secure and are chasing after false prophets. The average man judges from the surface. He forgets to reason that disaster follows the disruption of the established and the sub stitution of the uncertain, the theoretical or the altruistic. The rise of the movement which has become known in the past few days as "Nationalism" is already a serious menace to business conditions. While just named its mutterings were heard six months ago and already the fiands of capital are on the purse strings nervously awaiting the danger signal. In the money mar kets of the east and middle west bonds of sterling value have gone begging and gilt edged railroad securities have sold below par. Money in the middle west has been difficult to secure at 8 per cent and in some districts the rate of interest has risen to 12. The banks are quietly strengthening their reserve funds and are cau tiously watching the growing condition with distrust. It is not that capital so much fears a change of power from pne party to another, as a change from one party to NO PARTY. A possible change to a movement with nothing behind it but the mob and an empty name; without achievement; without a definite purpose and without prestige except that acquired through print er's Ink. A movement simply as it is named, "insurgency." This is the condition that calls for a wise deliberation on the part of the voters of Oregon, and it applies to every city and ham let in the state. The Republican voter should think twice before casting his ballot to disrupt the organization that has showered him with prosperity; to make it possible to bring on a disastrous business condition and to place the state in the columns of Popu lism, discontent and headless political turmoil. The result of the coming primary election is not a matter of gaining a local victory. It w ill be national in its significance and define clearly whether the people of the state want a continuance of the prosperous Republican policy or a change to uncertainty. Also the question is not a matter of supporting or opposing individ ual candidates; it is a matter of supporting the element that stands for upholding the Republican administration and the organization of the party. The assembly candidates represent this element in Oregon and the voter will do well to forget factional differences and support them on a broader issue than assembly or anti-assembly. The formal opening of the Com-1 rangements being fortunate In secur morclal Club rooms and reception to- Ing for this part of the program Mr. night promises to be one of the most Interesting and auspicious affair In the history of social events In the valley, and It is expected that It will lie largely attended. Open house will lie kept from 2 In the afternoon till 10 In the evening and guests will Is? received by a large reception committee which will en deavor to make all welcome. The affulr Is open to everybody, and the directors of the Club want It again Impressed upon residents of all sec tions of the city and valley that they are cordially Invited to be present. A special program of soloists has been arranged, the committee on ar- Cha. H. Henney, Mr. Peyton Da vidson, Mrs. Frank E. Deem. J. Ad rian Epping and O. T. Wedemeyer. In addition to the ladle' com mittee appointed, consisting of Mr J. H. Hellbronner, Mr. R. II. Wallace, Mr. Friday and Mrs. N. W. Bone, the reception committee will be augmented by Mr. and Mr. Chaa. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Derby, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Rlanehar, Mr. and Mr. J. H. Osborne. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hartwlg and Mr. and Mr. C, T. Early, the latter being the director of the club and their wive. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon and evening. NEWBANKINGROQM BIG AND HANDSOME The new banking room of the First National Bank, which Is now com pleted, I one of the handsomest in the state, and also one of the most commodious. With a depth of nearly 75 feet, it Is 40 feet wide and its appointments are both attractive and substantial. A tile floor with an artistic border covers the lobby, in the center of are reached by a private stairway from a room fitted up for patrons on the banking floor, who deposit valu ables for sufe keeping. The vault door are fitted with double locks, and a knowledge of both combina tion and time locks is necessary to open them. Entering the banking room on the right 1 the Apartment of the cashier, with receiving aud paying tellers, bookkeeper and other attaches on the right. On the left 1 the presi dent's room, directors' room and the apartments for patrons. The celling i " J 4 J I a F- r ?$ i v s ' -w & 1 v .. : it ft mm i $ "i 1 THE FIRST NATIONAL'S NEW BANKING ROOM which Is a hardwood double desk of unique design. The woodwork of the various apartments for em ployes and otlicers of the Institu tion is a rich mahogany with mar ble base board. Artistic brass wickets with marble change coun ters are supplied for the money handling part of the bank's business, while steel wire cages protect the funds when brought out of the vaults. The latter are big double affairs with a foundation extending down to the ground, and con taining safety deposit boxes on the basement floor. The latter Svcnte of Qlorld Slide Interest pictured for Buoy Rcadcro l, lUil V1U rri-M r, A l V. r I Th opening of th new Pennsylvania station lu the heart vt New urk city was one of the Important events of the wevU It Is said to be ttas largest and most beautiful rnllwny depot lu the world Walter Wellniiin with a crew of live pr-niises lo mart for Europe In his dirigible America Sept. 20. Mexico Is celebrating Its centenary of iMd'peiuleine with fe-'hal at Juarex. Theodore Roosevelt was entertained hr the Hamilton club at Chicago ntid In n number of other mid. IV u extern citie John A. Mead was elected governor of Vermont by the Republicans with reduced majorities. Cardinal Vanniitelll, the pope's legate, Is utteiidiiig the euchurUue congress at Montreal. James R. Keene, the noted stockbroker, la aakl to be recovering from serloun Illness. News Snapshots Of the Week Is handsomely finished with a beamed effect and tinted. Drop electric light with bras hangings and frosted glolie furnish ample light. The en trance to the bank 1 plain but rich and the whole 1 Indicative of good taste and progresslvenes. PINE GROVEITES HEAR NOTEDJECTURER The first of the lecture courses al Pine Grove Grange hall on scientific and economic questions was given last .Saturday evening by Rev. Her liert IMgelow, pastor of the Vine street Congregational church at Cln- clupatti, Ohio. A small audience, not at nil complimentary to the In telligence of the people of Hood River valley or Its University Club, was present. His topic was "Primitive Christianity. Pure and Undefilod," drawing the Hue between Christi anity and Churchaulty, which In Mr. lllgelow's mind Is a new reign, based on an equitable taxation of "land tax values." Rev. I'lgelow Is an t.rator of the first rank, combined with In-lng a philosopher of the Charles Sumner, Wendell Philips and l.yman Trum bull school, and along with this he Is a teacher, the most esseutlal thing In a crisis like the present. The lecture was classic in every re sHVt. and without doubt wa the ts'st that will lie presented to the people of Pine lirove. Hood River or elsewhere during the fall or next winter. P.l Siai. rrlcnds (lave Them Housewarmlng Mr. and Mrs. J. M. i'ultrtson were agreeably surprised by the advent of a number of their friends who ten dered them a housewanntng and i shower of many useful and valuable 1 presents at their new home Friday 'evening. The guest made merry after presenting their gifts and gave the new addition to the ranks of married life a Jolly evening. Refresh ment appetizing and lu abundance were produced and time and space forgotten In the enjoyment of an evening of pleasure.