THE HOOD RIVER NEWS Advertisers Get 'Results Highest Grade Job Vrintlnj VOLUME 7, NUMBER 6 HOOD RIVER, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1911 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR ys Wants To Cut Out Middleman's Profit Eggermont Orchard Sold To Syndicate Fine Orchard Property Passes Into Hands of Com pany Which Will Further Develop It-Price Not Made Public But Said To Be Big MAYOR HaKTWIG files veto Declines to Approve Ordinance Appointing Derby City Attorney on Ground That It Is IllegalCouncil Orders Paving Ordinances Prepared For Three Kinds Of PavementsIncrease in Recorder's Salary Gets Unfavorable Report and flinors flust Refrain From Liquor and TobaccoOther Business Although .the ordinance appoint lug A. J. Derby city attorney wan expected to 1h passed Moiulny night over the mayor's veto, which wan filed Saturday, action on the matter wna delayed ly a motion made ly Councilman Broslus that the ordi nance lie taken up for reconsldera- tlon at the next meeting of the conn ell. Thin action wan taken Imtnedi aUly after the reading of the mlu utea and precluded the reading of the veto, which whh In the recorder's haudH and In as follows: To the Honorable (Jeutlemen of the Hood River City Council: Atlthls time I wltth to reMpectfully state that I am conscientiously com pelled to veto Oadlnanee No. 271, panned for the purpose of appointing A. J. Derby city nttornry. regardless cf my preference In the matter, and alrio for Its questionable legality Mv reasons for doing so are a fol lows: 1. The title to the so-called ordl nance In misleading and defective. It states that It In "An ordinance au thorislng a contract with A. J. Der by for legal Her vices for the year 1911." while the ordinance Itself lu section one and elsewhere says: The City of Hood River does hereby enter Into a contract." etc. 2. The contract specified In con trary to the lawn and the constitu tion which the city olllclnls have taken an oath to support. Chapter J ol the City Charter provides how the city government shall Ik" consti tuted and who the city ofllclnln shall be, and how they shall In- placed In office. Some are elected and some are appointed. It Is clearly the pre rogative of the mayor to appoint all officers who are not elected, and therefore It In evident that the use of the word "may" Inntead of "shall" In-fore the word "appoint" In the charter was employed to vest a fu ture power lu the mayor, to In" cxer clned when the occasion arisen. At the time thecharter wan enacted, the need of a city attorney, a surveyor, or a street superintendent did not exist. The word "may" lu law In held to mean "must" whenever It Is necessary for that power to le exer clnd. The supreme court of thin state has said: "It In a general principle lu statutory construction that where the word "may" Is used In conferring power upon no officer, court or trl bunal, and the public or third person has an Interest In the exercise of the power, then the exercise of the power liccomes Imperative. 3. Furthermore, the ordinance purports to put the city In contract relationship with an Individual, an act which can only le legally done by the proer officers signing the con tract. 4. It nlno Ignores and attempts to annul the provisions of the char ter giving the mayor or the council power of removal, and must there fore be construed an Illegal on that ground also. ,r. From a purely economical standpoint, the ordinance culls upon the taxpayers to pay a salary of 7 a month from .fanuary 1. l'.Hl. to an attorney who In practically ab sent from the elty for the months of January and February as a repre sentative In the state legislature, and who ennnof, therefore, perform the duties, ami ought not to draw the alary. ft. That said ordinaries Is not passed according to law. It Is my opinion, gentlemen, that the pas sage of this ordinance Is Illegal, un called for, and against the dignity that ertalns to the official acts of the mayor of Hood River, and I de cline to approve It. Hated this 4th day of February, lllll. K. H. Hartwio. Mayor. According to the charter, It takes the votes of two thirds of all the meintxTH of the council to pass an ordinance over the mayor's veto. In the absence of Councilman Arnold It In not believed that the ordinance could have lieeu passed, an Council men Hall and Smith have put them selves on record an against It. Not- wlthntandiug the fact that Mr. Her bp han not In-en appointed, a Mil wan presented for bin services as city attorney for the month of January, for $75, and Just what will be done with hln claims for salary remains to 1m3 seen A pet 1 1 Ion signed by many of the residents on Columbia street from 7 til to 1 :St li . against curbing that thoroughfare, wan read. The peti tion stated that the signers were In favor of having the street graded, but not curlsal. Kef ore moving to have the matter referred to the street committee. Councilman Hroslns made a talk, asking that the peti tion le withdrawn, as he Ulleved the signers could lie shown the ad visability of having the street fully Improved rather than left so It would shortly develop Into a street that would ! Ilttl", If any, lietter than a country highway. In regard to the trouble that the city han had with the Farmers' Irri gating Company, owing to Its water running through the streets on th hill, C. L. Morse. .1. A. Shipley and A. J. Anderson appeared for the ditch company and addressed the council. They stated that if t he council would allow them a little more time, or until the new water system was brought In, they would be able t) abandon their part of the system in the city, but at present It would cost the company $1,000 to comply with the demand to pipe the water in the city limits, which they stated wan working a hardship on t he company. The water users who owned stock lu the company In the city, they said, had promised to release It an noon as they could consistently do so. Conn cllman Wright, lu behalf of the peo ple on the hill who had complained of the water, said he thought that the company should keep the agree ment to pipe the water, which It had made over a year ago when the council had then granted an exten sion of time. The matter was re ferred to the fire ami water commit tee, to report at the next meeting. A request from Cuddeford & How- ell, the wagon makers and black smiths, to erect a shed covered with corrugated Iron, on Oak street, was referred to the fire und water com mittee, with power to act. A letter from Jsese I. Stearns, at torney for the cotincllinen In the In junction suit, Mas read, stating that the suit had lieen dismissed without costs to either party ami advising the council not to try to sell the water bonds without advertising them. It also stated that a confer ence with Mr. Talbot, president of tlie company, who han withdrawn the suit, would be advisable. In connection with thin, a communica tion from Councilman Hall, chair man of the Juillcary committee, to Mr. Talbot was read, asking that a conference with the councilmen be arranged. A report from City Engineer Morse who han recently been studying street paving In Portland, wan read. Mr. Morse's report wan concise and Intelligent, giving the prices of varl oun pavements and recommended that the city try several kinds on the different grades. Wood block and bit till t hlc were recommended, the former where the streetn are level anil the latter ou the grades. The cost of the pavement ran from $1 M to over $:. On motion of Council man Hall the city engineer and street committee were Instructed to bring In ordinances for street paving cov ering at least three kinds. No action wan taken on au offer of W. G. A Id red & Company to take bonds In payment for street work. The finance committee reported that the work of expertlng the city books had been commenced and t he lire and water committee reported that It had Inspected the Monroe theatre and considered It safe. The same committee reported In regard to additional street lighting that un less a live year contract was made the light company would expect the city to pay the cost of Installing ex tra lights. The work of the commit tee was continued and It was asked to consult the company with a view to getting a letter distribution of the present system With additional lights. The city recorder and engineer were ordered to prepare an ordinance pro viding for the completion of all side walks ordered. In regard to the Increase lu the re corder's salary the judiciary commit- Dakota Hood River Orchard Owner Writes Advising Growers to Get Together and System to Cut Out Fat Profits Letter Adopt East Grand Fork, Minn., 1-30-11. To tne Hood River News E'ub. Co., Gentleman: Aa your paper bear lug date of January 2Tth lies before me, and I have gone over Its con tents, I find on first pageflrstcoltimn an article In which I am personally Interested, and when I say that I am Interested Id tbU article I think I voice the sentiment of every fruit grower In Hood River valley, and that In the article bearing on the form of selling our productions. An I have a young orchard about to come Into bearing. In the Oak Grove district, and desiring to obtain the best prices possible for my product, and also desiring to see my fellow growers do likewise, I have a few suggestions to offer. The main one Is to place our product lu the hands of the consumer as direct as possible, thus cutting out the large profits made by Jobbers ami other middle men by which our products are be ing handled. I wish to state for an Illustration, on my way east last June during the strawls-rry season 1 dropped off tne train at Helena. Montana, anil In walking down the platform I noticed a truck on which were loaded several crates of Hood River straw berries. I asked a gen tleman who was standing by how much those In-rrles were selling for at that point. He did not know. A policeman standing near spoke up and told me that his wife had pur chased two crates the day before for which she paid four dollars per crate. Now, gentletueu, I happened to have sold several crates of these berries through the union In-fore leaving Hood River for which, after a long period of waiting, I whs enlightened with the fact that the berries I sold brought me one dollar and ninety eight cents for which a profit of two dollars and two cents was gained by the Jobber, retailer and railroad com pany. The latter charges colli 1 not tee, to wbom It was referred, report ed adversely, stating that It was of the opinion that the matter should be left for the approval of the cltl teiis at the next city election. The health committee recommended that the city marshal be Instructed to proceed against all persons who had not compiled with the requirements to connect with sewers. The Light & l'ower Company was reported as having paid the expenses of the recent election, and the mar shal's report was accepted. An or dinance making it a misdemeanor for minors under 18 years of age to have In their possession Intoxicating liquors, tobacco, snuff or narcotics passed the first reading. An ordinance providing for author ity to compel property owners to connect with sewers was also read for the first time and the health com mittee was Instructed to Investigate the matter of a public dumping ground. The matter of partially closing an alley on the heights paral lel with 12th street was discussed but no action taken as the plat for that section of the city. It wun stated, had not been accepted. have exceeded twenty cents a crate for the distance represented. Now as to the apple situation. I am not conversant with It as Grand Forks, North Dakota, Just across the Red river from this place, has not handled the Hood River product to my knowledge, but during the month of Novemls-r, I think It wan, the Nash Brothers had on display la their Ontario store show windows a large display of Wenatchee apples nr wnicn a much larger price was received than the grower at Hood Hlver receives Tor hln product (at re tail price 1 mean). Now fellow fruit growers, I wish to say that Hood River has nothing to fear from com peting districts no long an she main tains her present superior pack, fla vor and keeping qualities. I have not seen anything here that would compare with the Hood River pro duct. Now, gentlemen, when thin In made possible why not reap the lieu etit; ami at the same time I feel con fident we can, by selling more direct, reap a rich reward and at the same time place our output, both straw berries and apples into the homes of the consumers at a much less figure than they are n iw pay lug. Fellow growers, It In now up to us lyt us act and let un do so wisely, to ob tain the object in view. Yours truly, W. F. ANUKKW8. COMMISSION WILL ASK FOR NEW TRAIN SCHEDULE The Upper Hood River Valley Pro gressive Association, which han leen In conference with the State Railroad Commission In regard to train serv ice to I'arkilale, han received the fol lowing letter from the commission which It submits for publication as a matter of public Interest: Salem, Oregon, Jan. IS, 1911. Upper Hood River Valley Progres slve Assu., Chan. I. Moody, Secre tary. Park dale, Oregon: Gentlemen; After consideration of the above matter, the Commission Is of the opinion that during the pres cut climatic conditions It is unwise to make any order which will look toward shortening the time schedule of the Mount Hood Railway Com pany. We are unwilling to assume the responsibility of ordering the schedule shortened at the present time. However, an soon as the weather conditions are settled in the spring, we recommend that the Mount Hood Railroad shorten or so arrange It schedules to the end that passengers from the Upper Hood River Vallej can get Into Hood River In time to attend to banking ami business We will ask that the railroad com pany work out and submit a sched ule later on which will accompllsl thin. If thin cannot be done, tin Commissfou will retain Jurisdiction for the purpose of making approprl ate order. In the meantime the mat ter will be carried upon our books as pending. Very truly yours. Railroad Commission ok Okkcox. By C. Attchlson, Chairman The Eggermont Orchard Company, recently Incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000 for the purpose of taking over the Eggermont orchard lands, completed the deal Wednes day, when the property was trans ferred. The directors and officers of the company areas follows: Chan. Hall, president; F. L. Davidson, vice president; P. S. Davdnon, secretary treasurer. F. L. Davidson will have charge of the management "f the or chard. The offices of the company are at No 9 Oak street. The purchase Includes one of the finest orchard proiertles In the val ley, on part of which was grown the car of Newtownn that took first prlxe at the National Apple Show last fall. It conslstn of Vt acren. .1(1 of which are In tieartng orchard. 20 acren In hay, and the rest undevel- Extents of XOorld Wide Interest Pictured For 7$asy Headers Klx allots were fired Into I in v Id G rnhHni Phillips, tli novelist. In front of the Princeton club lu New York city hy t (trillion C GoldsboroiiRh, a violinist, cunning bis death. The assnnsln, who was unfavorably impressed with the author's wrillim. then killed himself. After severnl deadlocks lu the New Jersey IrglMlntore J union Smith. Jr withdrew from the senntorlsl t!:ht. and Governor Wllson'a candidate, James K. Martlne. was named as the new senator Carry Inn fire passengers, two slttlnjj on the aklds. Roger Sommer flew thirteen miles la lilt aeroplane In France It baa been announced that Willie lloppe. champion lillllardNt of the world, will retire from professional life. lie recently married an helresa President Taft'a secretary, Cbarlea V. Norton, baa tendered bla resignation, to take effect In Mure a News Snapshots Of (he Week HOOD RIVER HIGH LOSES SECOND GAME The Hood River Hl;h School crack basketball team lost to Goldendale Hiirn School L'8 to V2 on Goldeiidale's floor Friday night. The boys out dossed Goldendale from start to finish, but had the misfortune of Ih Ing compelled to abide by the decis ions of an umpire who was deter mined to give Goldendale the game at any cost. He called fouls on Hood River whenever occasion prompted, though they were not fouls In any sense of the word Dur ing the game he called 17 fouls on Hood River and not one on Gold endale. Such an unscrupulous um pire Is a great detrlmeut to the Gobi- endale boys, as they, themselves played a clean game. Hood River High School plays Stevenson High at Hood River Fri day evening, February 10th. This will be the game of the season. If Hood River beats Stevenson here, ami Stevenson lieats Goldendale. then Goldendale, Stevenson and Hood River will lie tied for first place, The local boys promise the best game of the season Friday, and ask for a full attendance to help them along. VALENTINE BASKET SOCIAL AT PINE GROVE HALL On Tuesday, Feb, 14th, a Rasket Social will lie given ar Pine Grove hall. Come out and huve one big time. In each basket there will be placed two tickets, which will give the owner of the basket and the buyer the privilege of dancing. There will also be a roaring farce comedy entitled "The Matrimonial Agency, or Husbands and Wives Supplied," which In brim full of good hearty laughs, Itesldcs numerous other things. Now, ladles, don't forget your ban kets, or no dance, and gents your pocket books. Don't Illlsn thin nt vim will regret It until next year Remember the date, Vulentlue's day. Feb. 14, 191 !. 'oped. It Ilea along the Hood River on the east aide and has on It the former summer home of F. L. Eggert and also the residence of Henry Avery, under whose eare the orchard has tieen developed. The property has on It adequate farm buildings. Including barns and an apple house, all of which are In good condition. In many respects It Is considered one of the finest properties In the valley, both an an Investment and on Hccotmt of Its location. The new owners bought the prop, erty an an Investment on account of Its profitable product, and later ex pTt to clear and Improve the unde veloped land. They will be given possession March 1st, when the fam ily of Mr. Avery will vacate the premises. The sale was made through the agency of J. H. Hellbronner A Co, APPLE VINEGAR COMPANY INCREASES CAPITAL STOCK I'he Hood River Apple Vinegar Company recently held lrn annjal meeting and Increased Its capita! fock from fl.'i.tHNi to J.'.ikmi The company has been doing a large bu iness and has under contemplation the enlargement of Its plant, an soon as the stri-et Improvement under con templation near Its factory has been lii I. led upon, so It can get a grade to build to The new oHli-vm and directors of t he company are as follow s: Dint tors, C. J. Calkin-. G C Ruff. T J Fellows. President and manager oi the plant, t . J. Calkins; vice presl lent.G C Ruff free Advertising For Our City We received the good news thu' the Ilenedtctlne Fathers of Mt Angel, Ore., who have worked In this state since lv2 are to publish a centennial number In which our city is to have it conspicuous position. The Mt Vngel Mngailtie that circulates all over the Union and I'.urope. In prevl lis yearn ban done much to adver tlse Oregon and bring progrelve Itlxelin to the West It Nimiiimii. I li. Held solicitor, will call here ami fak. up the work with the Coinmeril.il Hub. HOOD RIVER MEN TOJBEGOME ELKS On Thursday evening, February 23rd. the largest clans of candidate that han ieen Initiated Into the Elks, from Hood River, will leave thin city for The Dalles ty special train, where they will liecorae members of thla popular organliatlon. The class la being organised by Arthur Clarke, and It Is expected that It will be ac companied by s large number of the inemliers of the organization who reside here. The names of the candidates are H. F. Davidson, W. H. Chlpplug. C. H. Stranahan, C. P. Ross. Charles N. Clarke, Harry Wood, C. If. Sproat, C. F. Gilbert, Roy Slocnm. V. Win chell. Dr Eldrldge. J. M. Hutchinson, C P. McCan. R. E. Laraway, J.C. skinner. Dr. Bronson. T. A. Decker, G. A MeCurd.v, C. Dethmm. Wro. Khrek. M F.Shaw, G. Y. Edwardi and F. M. Howell. Will Make Extended Trip Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cram left Sun day morning for Portland, from which point they etarted on an ex tended eastern trip that will cause them to be absent for a month. From Portland they went to San Francisco, thence to Los ngeles, and will go on to New Orleans, In alt of which places they will visit. Their next stop will 1m? at Washington, D. C. and from there they will go to New York. Boston will lie their next stop, from which place thry will visit the great shoe manufacturing districts of Brockton and Lvnn. Mass. On the way back a visit will lie made In Chicago, when they will return home. W bile away Mr. Cram will do the spring and summer buy ing for his establishment, and ex- is-cfn to show a lot of new things In both men's and women's wear dur ing t he season. Received Carload of BuzgJe The Gilbert-Vaugban Im. dement I'ompany received last wet k the larg est consignment of vehicles ever rought to Hood River at one time, nil which consisted largely of bug ilen. The consignment wan a full arload from the factories of the tiit baker Company and It has been .laced on exhibition In their wnre- rooms. Among trie lot are a nuiutn-r f new models and already several fthetn have been sold. TheGllbert- Vaughan company In now stocking ip with everything lu the vehicle and rchard Implement Hue and Is look ing forward to a busy season. Woman's Club Meeting I'he program for the Woman's Club meeting on February l.'ith at 2:30 p. in Is tin follows: An Original Pr igram. R"ll l a I r1gitia jValentltie. lb nuance. Poem. Piano solo, "Reveries," (composer. Mrs. C W Edmunds ) rtils program will ! of uritwual interest. It In nrgei that ever inetu- s-r Is- present and h ive h valentine n response to her name at roll call. Cai kmiaii Commutes. C. U. Vail 1 ress, an expert sleiiog. rapher ami t v-w riter, iims in the pusltloii of deputy county rlerk it the court house. J P. I.iicni, ho h is Ixt-n acting as deputy coun- v i l. rk is engaged In the wir( of tlei.'llng the tut roll, making It ,,,-,,ry to see a re ii'i iiri'inni neip in the count clerk's i.ftVe rr