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6 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1910 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS rt lLUHII) EDNnDAY MORNINl't IV MOOD RIVER NEWS COMPANY, Iik. Hood Rivia. OaaooN W. H. WALTON ntKWDKNT K. P. MICHEIX Vu-B Pbbsidcnt C. P. SONN1CHSEN SavsrrASY-TaSASi aKB W. H. WALTON Editob C P. SONNICHSEN Mtstcu Subscription, $1.50 a Year in Advance Kotartd as wnnd-clut matter. Feb. 10. 1909. at th pot orRc at Hood Rirer. Onvon. under the Act of March S. 1879. Sumptuary Laws History does not indicate that sumptuary laws, particularly those that have encroached on the personal liberty of the people have ever been either popular or successful. This was so in Eng land in the days when it was merrie and is also so at the pres ent time. With the exception of the land of cakes and ale. the United States is the only country we know of where there is a constant strife over what a man shall drink, although many na tions have alcoholic beverages suited to their tastes. It is not the purpose of this article to go into this feature, however, as it has exhaustive possibilities of its own. To resume, then, it is a fact that laws are inefficient in absolutely stamping out the use of drink or its evil effects. Ap parently, then we must turn to something else; something that appeals to reason in the way of fact. In this connection we wish to refer to an article in the News entitled the "Economic Side of the Liquor Question." In this article it is shown how much even the pittance spent for the daily drink may rob the house hold, and furthermore rob it by being spent for something for which there is no need. We say no need, for it is not any more in the nature of things for a man to need or drink alcohol than it is for a cow. Water is the natural drink of man and beast and calls to mind the an swer of the Roman philosopher when asked to imbibe and who replied, "No thanks, friends, wine is a noble, generous liquor, but water, I remember, was made first." Exactly. Water was made nrst and it was not tor many years that the potentcy of the fermented juice of the grape was known. But it became known, and so long ago, that today alcohol is fixture that cannot be obliterated by force. We must turn, then, to reason and such arguments as are presented by the "Economic Side of the Liquor Question," and to the further fact that drink, no matter how you view it, is not necessary to life. You cannot, however, squelch it by force nor prevent its use by laws. Lafferty Growing From his speeches and knowl edge of him since he became a candidate for office it appears that A. W. Lafferty, Republican candidate for congress from the Second Oregon district is a good deal bigger man than most peo ple supposed. Mr. Lafferty is displaying an ability and wisdom beyond his years that are win ning him many votes. It is be lieved that hi3 energy and fear fearlessness, as well as his desire to help the state to which he i3 so loyal will develop him into an efficient public officer if elected. Liability Legislation Two of the amendments that will appear on the ballot to be voted on at the coming election are measures relating to the Em ployers' Liability law. Both em ployers and employes are advo cating one of each of these amendments and it is a difficult matter for the public, without making an analytical study of them, to know what to do. The matter has received the Berious attention of Portland commercial interests and also la bor organizations. So far the ! best solution of the matter is in the suggestion of the allied com mercial organizations that the matter be left to a commission to draft and report to the legis lature a bill of this nature. A committee from the employing manufacturers in Portland which has boen looking into the matter has just issued a statement which we believe is a very fair view of the present status of the case, and is as follows: Organized labor vms to l very anxious to Imve Its bill. No. 'X'), pacxt'il anil I lining every means In Its hands to carry through this measure. We In'lleve also the em ployers are Interested In bill Xo. It-Hi, but It occurs that both partl-s are In much haste to adjust this great question. New York has passed a law which went Into effect September M. This is entitled the Workmen's ('oinpciiaa tion Law; It applies to workmen en gaged In niauual or mechanical labor In certain vocation whereby the working tuau. if he meets with an accldeut. Is positive of receiving a weekly remuneration, or if he meets death his family receives a certain amount from the employer. New York state has also passed another law whereby It Is optional with the employer or employe, which went into effect September 1st. Wisconslu has a commission with a report from same to be passed on at the nest assembling of legislature. Minnesota has a law which has been suggested by a commission and it would seem that this is a iiiestion so great that there should not be great haste In deciding It by the Ini tiative. Should we make a mistake and get something on the statute books which is not right It would be next thing to Impossible to erase same. It occurs to us that this question should be carefully and duly consid ered either by u commission or by a chosen committee of legislature, and we should cooperate with the other Pacific coast states, and possibly other adjoining states, on a measure of this kind, because if we pass a too drastic measure It would affect our business interests and possibly deter many small concerns or new Indus tries from starting within our bor ders. It would not only affect the employing interests, but the laboring man as well. In consulting w ith many of our leading business men we find that there seems to le an inclination to leave this matter to a commission of men chosen from all walks of life and then we are sure of Impartiality and fairness to all. Tills would require a vote on No. :t4i, which asks to have the commission established. SOCKEYE SALMON FOR THE COLUMBIA The Columbia Iilver Is being re stocked with Sockeye salmon. The first shipment of 1,.")0,UK) eggs from the Y'es l!ay, Alaska, hatchery Is on the way here and will be hatched at Hounevlle and the young fish liber ated in the Columbia river when they reach a suitable size. A similar number of eggs will be brought from Alaska and hatched here each season for four years In succession, and it Is thought that at the end of that time this variety of salmon will be much more plentiful In the Columbia and Its tributaries Pleased With Ooldendale Portland buslnesa men ami others from this state who attended the recent Southwestern Washlugton De velopment Association at Golden dale, say they were struck by the spirit of good feeling and co-opera-lion that prevailed. They found a great territory working together for common objects and succeeding in bringing about improved conditions In country and city life, in promot ing Industry and advancing the ma terial Interests of the people. Such a movement has a great future, ami all who attended the recent conven tion were benefitted. The next con vention will le held In Vancouver In February. Notice to Apple Packers The Apple Growers I'nlon requests all puckers who want to pack ap ples this full to call at the of lice of the union and register their names and place of residence. Good pay and a long season of work guaran teed all experienced packers. C. II. Simioat. Mutiuger Hood Itlver Apple Growers I'nlon. Want Columbia Opened to the Sea Wenutchee Is In line lor opening the Columbia river from lieyond the Can adian boundary to the sea. The Wenutchee Commercial Club has written the Portland commercial bodies that It will cooperate heartily In the movement, and In fact practi cally the whole Columbia river val ey Is united In tin: work. Buy your butter, milk and cream from the Purity Dairy Co. Phone 68-L. Davidson Building. For Sale A one-horse power elec tric motor, almost new. Friqulre at News office. ECONOMIC SIDE OF THE LIQUOR PROBLEM While editors and philosophers are working themselves Into Hue frenzies over the Increase lu pauperism and misery, especially In our great cities, two wimple argument against the liquor traffic have leeu worked out wirfeh go a loug way toward solving the problem of all our economic troubles. The liquor trallic throughout America dally robs the grocer, the baker, the butcher aud all other le gitimate business of millions of dol lars which otherwise would have lieen exchanged at their counters for wholesome and healthmaklng com modities. TUANSKOKMINIi A NATION AT 10 CKNTS A DAY The first and perhaps the more widely circulated of these two argu ments now In use In all prohibition campaigns Is the simple list of pro visions, fruit and other groceries which the drunkard's family might have in one year's time If the victim of liquor Invested In the Items listed the 10 ceuts a day he spends for beer or other liquor. The details of this argument vary In different sections, but here Is one striking representa tion of the argument as recently cir culated In Dayton, Ohio, to which were aflixed the signatures of twelve prominent grocers of that city: "Anyone who drinks three glasses of whisky a day for one year anil pays 10 cents a drink for It can have at any of the firms whose names ap pear on this card the following gro ceries: 3 bbls. flour 10 pounds candy 20 bu. potatoes 3 dos. cans tomatoes 200 lbs. granulated sugar 10 dos. pickles 1 bbL crackers 10 dos. oranges 1 lb. pepper 10 dos. bananas 2 lbs. tea 2 dos. cans corn 50 lbs. salt 18 boxes matches 20 lbs. rice 1-2 bu. beans 50 lbs. butter 100 cakes soap 10 lbs. cheese 12 pkg-s. rolled oats 25 lbs. coffee for the same money and get $15.;!U premium for making the change In his expenditures." ANOTllKK VIKW OF TIIK SALOON AS A HI SINKSS PIRATK The second way by which the rob bery of legitimate business by the saloon Is graphically set forth Is Il lustrated lu an address delivered tu a recent local prohibition battle In buttle Creek, Mich., by former State Chairman W. A. Taylor of Michlgun. The saloon was loudly boasting that It paid some 2ti,.iJ0 revenue, half of which would support a large number of poor aud provide for the education ol mh) children In the pub lic schools of Battle Creek. In reply Mr. Taylor said: "They forgot to say that the aver age saloon In Battle Creek must re ceive from the people $10,iK) a year In order to pay rent and expenses and secure a fair salary for the sa loon keeper. "If the citizens of Buttle Creek will close up their forty-seven saloons and turn over to me the money that Is now spent In our city for drink in one year I will deposit In the Old National bank and give bowls, and I will provide for my fellow citizens and the city the following benefits: "I will pay 200 men S2 per day for 300 days to work on our streets 1 13). 000 50 teamsters S3 a day for 300 days to im prove our streets 4-",0OO "I will g-ive 200 poor families tl a day for 300 days Wi.OOO 1.000 families a barrel of flour at IK a bbl 6.000 Fuel for two fires each to 200 families 4.000 500 pairs of shoes to the poor 1,000 200 dresses to poor women at $10 each 2.000 400 dresees to poor girls at $5 each 2,000 200 suits to poor men worth $15 aach 3,000 400 suits to poor boys worth $10 each 4.000 200 cloaks to poor women at $5 each 1.000 400 Thanksgiving turkeys to poor families at $1.50 each 600 200 Christmas dinners to poor families at 12.50 each 600 800 packages of candy to poor children 400 t will buy a kindergarten school for poor children 5.000 I will hire two teachers for the school 2.000 I will buy a new fire station and equip ment worth 30.000 t will pay toward the new city hall 60,000 I will buy each saloon keeper a cozy home worth $2,000 each S4.000 I will make each saloon keeper a present of a check of $j00 to support him while he is looking up a new job 23,500 "And having paid out only .i;,000 I will have $iHH) on hand to com mence the new year with." Archbishop Ireland: "The great cause of social crime Is drink. The great cause of poverty Is drink. When I hear of a family broken up anil ask the cause drink. If I go to the gallows and ask the victims the the cause, they answer drink. Then I ask myself In perfect wonderment, why do not men put 11 stop to this thing?" Though the liquor question should lie decided from the moral rather economic standpoint, still the above Items are worthy of careful consider ation. J. K. HAftOIIKAVriS. Almost as flood as Hood River Taxes are not paid by the resident! of Dornstetten, Wurtemburg. The officials have been no thrifty that the town for years has had Its money sol well Invested that the Interest pnys all the town expenses and leaves a sum to Is; annually divided. Trade Journal. Gems In Verse THE SONG OF THE SLAVE. (As Hood might writ now.) WITH brain fas. weary and worn. With a heart that's as heavy aa lead, I try to invent lomi available scheme For setting- a little ahead. Cash! Cash! Ca?h! They want It wherever I turn, And a man must forever be under J he lash t'nless he has money to burn. Pay! Pay!. Tay! In cloudy weather and fair. And pay, pay, pay. For your meals and whatever you wear I It Is, oh, for a ahady spot On an Isle In the far south seas Where clothee and tailors are not And meuls are picked from trees! Work! Work! Work! Through spring and summer and fall. Work! Work! Work! For an Income always too small. Coal and clothing and rent. Rent and clothing and coal! We mlulit set ahead If we lived In a tent Or inhabited some dark hole. O men with outstretched palms, I find you everywhere! 0 beggars asking alms, I've little left to spare! Cash! Cash! Cash! They seem to think it a crime If I at the end of the month have saved A little old silver dime. Oh. to be free from all The striving to make a show Where the great were as poor as the email! I am bonded In slavery, though. 1 must work, work, work. And hurry and worry and fuss. Bo our neighbors may not, with the riches they've got. Have a chance to look down on us. Chicago Record-Herald. THE TALLY. IT Isn't the Job we intend to do Or the labor we've Just begun That puts us right on the ledger sheet. It's the work we have really done. OUR credit is built up on things we do, Our debit on things we shirk. The man who totals the biggest plus Is the man who completes his work. "JOOD intentions do not pay bills; It's easy enough to plan. To wish is the play of an office boy; To do is the Job of a man. Richard Lord in System. RULES FOR PRAYER. BEFORE you venture on the main Pray once you may return again. BEFORE you into battle go Pray twice you may escape the foe. B UT ere you take a wife perdle! Your prayers should not be less than three. From the Spanish. YOUNG SOLDIERS. OH, were you ne'er a schoolboy, And did you never train And feel that swelling of the heart Tou ne'er can feel again? Didst never meet far down the street. With plumes and banners gay. While the kettle for the kettle drum Played your march, march away? It seema to me but yesterday. Nor scarce so long ago, Since all our school their muskets took To charge the fearful foe. Our muskets were of cedar wood, With ramrod bright and new. With bayonet forever et And painted barrel too. W charged upon a flock of geese And put them all to Might Except one sturdy gander That thought to show us fight. But, ah, we knew a thing or two! Our captain wheeled the van. We routed him, we scouted him. Nor lost a single man. Our captain was as brave a lad As e'er commission bore. All brightly shone his new tin sword. A paper cap he wore. He led us up the steep hillside, Against the western wind. While the cockerel plume that decked his head Streamed bravely out behind. We shouldered arms, w carried arms. We charged the bayonet. And woe unto the mullen stalk That in our course w met! At two o'clock the roll we called. And till the close of day With fearless hearts, though tired limbs. We fought the mimic fray. Till the supper bell from out the dell Bade us march, march away. Author Unknown. MIRACLES. "VrOU ask for miracles, my friend T Ah, -I- well. Perhaps your eyes ar blind and cannot see! I seek them, too, and find them, truth to tell. Where'er I look In sky, on hill. In dell. And when the summer weaves Its maglo spell The rose alone's a miracle to me. Blakeney Oray. THE BOOK OF YEARS. IN sleep I turned the volume of mjr years. The leaves were many, rough snd oiled and marred. And here and there a line was blur red and scarred Where to erase It I had tried with tears. No page was perfect, but through all there ran Fair lines and many spaces whit and clear. Ah, small they were, the blotted lines too near. But each showed whers a higher thought began! Unknowingly I traced these pages Inter lined. I thought them but loos leaves soon torn and lost. I knew not then the tears which they should cost When In the western sky my sun de clined. Could I but writ them now how fair they all should look When the great angel comes to close an seal my book! Ninette M Lowater. EVER NOTICE ITT ANOLtrtS they love to tell Of the fish they didn't catch; Our wives of the men with whom They might have made a match. AND If this Isn't true I hope 1 may be burnt The fish and the husbands caught Aren't a patch on the one that wern't Boston Transcript 1 Don't Read This 1 1 if you are looking for cheap property. But if H 2 you want something good, that is, property that will double in value within a few years, call and H Z see us. We have some bearing orchards that H " are among the leading producers in the valley d I on our list. : : : : : H H C-sJ : H i J. H. HEILBRONNER & CO. 1 i THE 'RELIABLE DEALERS H j HOOD RIVER. OREGON H SMITH BROS. 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