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THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 18, 1911 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS rrauiHKD Wednesday moenino y MOOD HIVLR NEWS COMPANY, Inc Hood Rives. Oregon H. WALTON K. P. MICHE1.I. ... C. P. SONNICHSKN W. H. WALTON C P. SONNICHSF.N. Pkehident Vll-E PH EVIDENT SEI RETRT-TREA1 REE Emma Manager Subscription, $1.50 a Vear in Advance Kntrmi as srcund-claa matter. Frb. 10. 1909. at th pout offic at Hood Rim, Onvtm, undrr th Act of March i. 109. The Box Apple Situation We publish this week an arti cle written by Mr. Nick Gibson in reply to statements in connec tion with marketing the box ap ple crop. While Mr. Gibson's presentment of his views of the situation are interspersed with some caustic remarks for the purpose of getting back at some of his detractors, and also a few jabs at those who are disposed toward the pessimistic, it con tains a pood deal of sound rea soning and is worth reading and considering. It is admitted that the mar keting of the box apple crop so far this year has not been as sat isfactory as in former years, and this admission not only applies to Hood River, but to the entire Northwest. A close following of marketing operations, however. demonstrates that Hood River's products have obtained advan tages over competing districts, It is not necessary to make any comparisons with these districts, for conditions that affect one of them are, to a certain extent. felt in all. The situation should not cause any apprehension as to the future prosperity of the apple raising industry, for we find that staple products, such as wool and wheat, are occupying a some what similar position this year in the marts of trade as are apples. In apple raising, like everything else that is governed by supply and demand and the shifting of money and industrial conditions, a lean year succeeds several fat ones no matter how carefully it may be guarded against. Even in the best of years, with increasing crops, it will require eternal vigilance to place apples at the right price at the right time. Therefore when condi tions are off, the pulse of trade must hi felt quickly and condi tions anticipated. There are a number of condi tions that the box apple industry had to contend with this year, both local and foreign. Some of the local problems were that the crop was much larger than was anticipated, the fruit ma tured earlier, transportation was in some instances lacking and storage capacity inadequate. In addition to this, no experienced corps of fruit handlers or estab lished system was available for marketing the enlarged crop, a large part of which, for the first time, had to be consigned, in fact the great bulk of the box ! apples, not only here, but throughout the box apple raising area, were shipped for sale in this way. A great part of the fruit was placed in storage and a good deal of it is there yet, to be worked off after the inferior apples are off the market. OutsidP features which miti-! gated against western fruit this , vear show that the New York i banks refused for the first time to lend money for advance pay- j the corresponding quarter in ments on apples, and also that ; 1910. Eastern barrel stock was of a Expenditures for railroad and superior grade and plentiful, j other development show an in Some of the operators have no, clination to be limited during the doubt taken advantage of the I year and manufacturing indus box trade through getting such a tries are planing for a decrease hie- nrouortion of it on consign-1 their outputs. The proposed ment, and it is apparent that, in some instances, they are con trolling the situation to suit themselves. The outcome may result in growers not getting what they j anticipated for their apples, but I in the main it should prove a val- j liable experience for the future. In short, it brings the matter j down to employing new methods, of which miffht be to take a less price on a cash basis. With fewer apples on the mar- 'ket at this time than there were last vear, and several months to dispose of them in, the outlook is not by any means calamitous and the result, although it may prove 1 costly, will undoubtedly be ben eficial in the end. 1 The Water Plant Purchase. In commenting editorially on the proposed election to vote on the question of buying the water system the Glacier makes the query "Is It Worth the Triee?" According to an engineer em ployed by the city to appraise the value of the present water system several years ago, it was at that time worth $42,000. As public utilities do not decrease in value where population increases and also where improvements and extensions have to be made from year to year, the answer to this question is obvious. The statement that the water has "practically been condemn ed" is wide of the truth and can not be taken as an argument against the purchase of the plant if it is considered purchasable at all. The matter of the physical value of the water plant to the city is not, however, the most important one. If the Glacier will drift back two years and re call what has taken place since that time, if it is sincere, we be lieve it will say that the water plant would have been worth much more than' the price to ward a continuance of com munity peace and progress that then existed. Reference to the columns of the News will show that the sit uation in which the city is now in. was predictedif the policy adopted was pursued. The situation now is very much as it was at the be ginning of those two years of turmoil, but the citizens hae an opportunity to change it. The benefit to the community can not be reckoned in dollars and cents. It has become a matter of far more importance to secure un obstructed municipal develop ment and the control and en largement of a public utility. These are, we believe, the things that should be considered rather than haggling over "the price" unless it can be proven that it is extortionate, a contin gency that is not borne out by previous investigation or the earnings of the plant as stated publicly by . its owners. If the citizens decide against buying the plant, it is presumed that the matter will be ended, but it would seem to be the part of wisdom to consider the matter from a wide standpoint rather than a narrow one. The Business Outlook. The financial and business out look for the coming year while not as satisfactory as it might be, is not discouraging. As is usual at this season of the year. the calling in of big loans and re-adjustment of financial condi tions has caused a temporary tightening in the money market; but comparisons of interest rates the first of the present year with those of 1910 shows money to have been a little easier during that period this year than last. Generally speaking, however, money seeking investment is limited and bank statements show a decrease in deposits over revision of the tariff is given as cause for the latter, w hile the railroads are claiming retrench ments necessary, owing to un favorable legislation already in effect and penning. Uelay in marketing crops has caused a temporary contracted circulation of money in agricultural districts while people generally appear to be observing more caution in meir expenditures. The tendency is evidently to strengthen reserve funds in : banking institutions and to look j forward to a year of more limited and possibly more normal busi ' ness activity. The Mayor's Message Mayor Hartwig's message con taining suggestions for city leg islation and the conduct of its affairs for the coming year, covers all its departments and is a business-like document. He calls attention to what he be lieves are the things necessary for a bigger and better city in language that is moderate, but sufficiently obvious. The health of the community, street improvements and light ing, sewers, the water problem and other matters of importance, including the policing of the city, are takeji up separately and en larged upon intelligently. It is evident from its perusal that he is prompted by motives that he believes will lead to development and good government. To se cure this end, he asks the co operation of the council and also the citizens generally. The doc ument will undoubtedly be read with interest and approval. -9 Gems In Terse COLUMBUS. TIIIC n'stit air In Inns suanye wh's-permits-vnirue sctnts Over the unknown m-ean. which hi ilretwus I fail si.rttinetl with vision of niw continents Frnpranee of 'love n1 snmlut ami th bttltns With which the heavy tropic forest teenia And murmur as of w ind among the palms. They breathe across the hlsh deck, where he stands With far set eyes as one who dreams aw ake. Waiting sure dawn of undiscovered lands. Till on the slow lift of the purnle swells The golden radiance of the morntne; break. Lighting' the emblazoned sails of caravels. Then from the foremost Bounds a sudden cry The old world's startled ajreetinn to the new For. In the land across the western sky! The exultant land! Oh. long starved hopes. SenrfinF of courtiers, mutinies of crew. Answered forever aa that shore appears! Gnat master dreamer, grander than Ca thay. Richer than India, that new western world Shall flourish when Castile has passed awTy! Not even thy gigantic vision spanned Its future as. with cross and flag" un furled. Thy deep "Te Deum" sounded on the strand ! Py this still outpost of the unbounded shore. Tills small, bright island slumbering In the sea. A long, resistless tide of life shall pour. Loosed from Its long worn fetters, joy ous, free. Leaping to heights none ever touched be fore And hurrying on to greater things to be. The end Is larger than thy largest plan. Nobler than golden fleets of argosies The land and life new opening to man. Within the womb of this mysterious morn Quicken vast cities, mighty destinies. Ideals and empires, waiting to be born. Charles Buxton Going. THE RECORD BREAKER. 1SIT at the wheel or an automobile. For a daredevil chauffeur am 1. Whenever a record Is up to be amaahed You will certainly find me near by. A round the clock race la my favorite pace I hate to be second like sin And I m willing to break every bone that 1 own The eighth of a second to win. I am not In the game for the medals or fame. But the fever of speed in my blood: It carrtea me through In the duel with lHuth. Who rides with me perched on the hood. A telegraph pole brings no fear to my soul. Though to climb it I often may try. So away with a roar to the oval once more. For a daredevil chauffeur am 1! Minna Irving. HOW IT HAPPENED. VOIJ'VE heard that ancient story The tortoise ran a race And grabbed a lot of glory, A most unusual case. THE maddest hare or hatter ilas evidently guessed That details of the matter Were partially suppressed. THE old yarn la misleading. Here's how the trick was done: The hare was pinched for speeding, And so the tortoise won. Louisville Courier-Journal. HIS MAJESTY. I'M king of the road: I gather My toll on the world a highways. They pave the atreet for my royal feet. And the man in the wagon pays. With my sturdy heela I laugh at wheels. 1 hurry at no man's will. For the rich who ride my meals provide; They must feed the king to his fill. I'm king of the road! Uefore me My may lies over the land. With a wild rose train from meadow and lane And the hail of a song bird band. Thy are slaves who team by wagon or afeam. The fix il man carries the crown. What rates the tramp whose supper and camp Are waiting In every town? I'm king of the rond all summer. In winter I still go free. l.t the snow blast corne. In a nook I'll chum With a gypsy crew like me. Ill ask no snares with home proud heir. They're the acorn of my soul while I Can tread the floors of the great outdoor! And nobody ask me why. -Theron Browa. DR. F C. BROSIUS Physician and Surgeon fUsktonc. Oak and Park. Offlca. Oak and Second Office hour. 10 to 11 a. m., t to 3 and T to 8 p. m. Rooms S. 4 and &. Broaiua Block. Hood River. Ore. H. L. DUMBLE Physician and Surgeon Calla promptly anawered in town or country, day or night. Telephonea-Reeidence61l. Office 61S. Office in the Broaiua BuiMinic. DR. E. O. DUTRO Physician and Surgeon Office over First National Bank Home phone.Kee.?lB; O'tice phone 71 Hood River. Oregon SHAW & BRONSON Physicians and Surgeons Eliot Block Hume 34 Hood River, Oregon J. F. WATT. M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office. Hum phone 90. Residence, SOB Hood River, Oregon Dr. M. H. Sharp Ir Edna B. Sharp DRS. SHARP Osteopathic Physicians (raduatea of the American School of Osteopathy, Kirkaville. Ma Office in Eliot Buildtnff Phone-Office 102. Residence 102-B. Hood River, Oregon C. H. JENKINS, D. M. D. Dentist Office, Hall Building, over Butler Banking Co. Office phone 28. Residence phone 28-B Hood Kiver. Oregon H. Dudley W. Pineo, D. D. S. Dentist Office over Firat National Bank Office-Home phone 131. Residence-Home 131-B Hood River. Oregon DR. E. L. SCOBEE Dentist Open evening by appointment Rooms 6 and 7, Broaiua BuilUinft. Phone 300 Hood River, Oregon M. E. WELCH Licensed Veterinarian Hood River. Oregon DERBY & WILBUR Lawyers Rooms 8 and 4. First National Bank Building Hood River, Oregon E. H. HARTWIG Attorney at Law Smith Block, over Firat National Bank Phone 168 Hood River, Oregon John Leland Henderson Attorney at Law Hood River, Oregon JAYNE & WATSON Lawyers Hall Building Hood River. Oregon J. W. MORTON Lawyer - Room 8, Fliot Building Hood River. Oregon ERNEST C. SMITH LAWYER ' Rooms 14 and IS. Hall Building Hood River, Oregon SAMUEL W. STARK Attorney at Law KIkH Building. Phone 30 M Hood River, Oregon MURRAY KAY CIVIL t-NWMXR AND SURVEYOR Phonb 32 Raosit-s Biin.niHO iloon Rivkb P. M. MORSE City Engineer and Surveyor MANangB Nwn.i Gosrrtt A Waui Davidson Building Hand River, Oregon Try thf f'lrtHMinetl Column. pry ivfT,.'yyTy7T' Cnnnn an si j Garden nose Plumbing t3 C. F.SUMNER Opposite the Post Office Home Phone 20 i A. C. BUCK Notary Public and Insurance Agent Room 12. Bnieius Block Hood River, Oregon MUCKENBtlKRY & BARl'LETT ARCHITECTS Davidson Building HOOD RIVER. OREGON J'hone fil ALBERT SUTTON Hrcbitcct Hall Building Moon River, Oregon HENRY N. HACKETT Surveyor Draughtsman .111 Kinds of Subdividing xicvuntcif (iuuntnterd Phone 41. Resilience, 245-K POLK'S M. NIGUMA "Japanese JVovclties Kutane and Tokyo Dishes. Bamboo Furniture. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Oik Street, Horner 1st Phone 160 W. J. BAKER Real lEstate Loans Insurance APPLE AND STRAWBERRY LAND A SPECIALTY Correspondence Solicited A. VV. ON THANK NOTARY PUBLIC Dealer in CITY PROPERTY Legal papers carefully drawn. Money loaned on first Mortgages Fire Insurance in best Companies. Surety Bonds of all kinds. Stenography and Typewriting. Business promptly attended to. 806 Oak Street Himd River lient & Garrabrant Confectionery, Cigars Fishing Tackle Spaulding's Sporting Goods All Kinds of Soft Drinks Oak Street, opposite Smith Block, Hum) Kiver, MM n es YEARS' XPCRICNCC Trade Marki Designs Copyrights Ac fjnlrkir avirtain mir opinion fr whrthur an Invftntton ! prohnhlf pniintnhitv ('(imninnlm. 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M v ovc fl&eaa Leslie Butler, President Truman Butler Banking Capital 50.000.00 Surplnj$50,000.00 Savings Department Mood River, Oregon First Class Livery Transfer and Livery Company Freight and Baggage Transfer (iUNERAL STOKAUh: We are always pleased to extend courteous as sistance to new residents of Hood. River and the Hood River Valley by advising them regarding any local conditions within our knowledge, and we afford every convenience for the transaction of their finan cial matters. New accounts are respectfully and cordially invited and we guarantee satisfaction. Sav ings department in connection. HOOD RIVER BANKING & TRUST CO., H000R0EGRo'XCR Stanley Smith Lumber Company Capital Iirm.nij0.no i -ik IV sennit f-.. f & V t V"" --7 , J I l FIRST NATIONAL BANK HOOD RIVER, OREGON 5fiere is Danger in the old style way of taking medicine. There are hardly two teaspoons of the same size. When a doctor prescrilies a teaspoonful he means "Slaty Orcp.." To each customer that has his prescriptions filled here, we tfive Free an absolutely accurately r. dilated Medicine glass, in which to take your medicine. They are highly recommended by your physician. We want to give you one. Keir 8" Cass & RELIABLE DRUGGISTS & Smith Block, Hood River, Oregon F. McKeroher, Vice President Butler, Cashier Sate Deposit Boxes Phone 5 HOOD klVLR, OREGON. nr hi Wholesale and Retail Lumber. Lath, Shingles Etc. Lumber delivered to any part of the Valley Si RI'LI S AND PSiJUTS 125.000.00 AffThe Road to PROSPERITY means self-denial and economy, but It leads to the goal of success, which will amply repay one for all sacrifices made. Save a little each day, each week, each month, and in a few years you will have a hank account which will give you prestige. We w ant to help you. It w ill be to our mutual advantage if you become one of nur customers, and learn by actual expe rience Just how we can help you. Deposit your money with us. We pay 3 per cent interest on savings deposits, 4 per cent on twelve months certificates and give you free use of home savings bank. II J
