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About The Hood River news. (Hood River, Or.) 1909-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 15, 1911)
THE HOOD RIVER NEWS Advertisers Get "Results Highest Grade Job Trintinj VOLUME 7, NUMBEP " HOOD RIVER,. OREGON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1911 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR f.v SVlt. Hood Hailroad Live Questions Taken Up By Commercial Club flonthly fleeting Well Attended and Members Take Up Hatters Pertaining to Interest of Commun ityWant Better Streets. May Be Extended Interview With David Eccles Says that Extension Was Decided On at fleeting of Directors Saturday-Manager Early Doubts Statement. According to a Htory in Monday's Orcgoiilan, the Mt. Hood Railroad will he extended live miles further up the valley this summer, a move that whm decided on afUT a conference at the Oregon Motel Saturday. David Koclos, of Ogdon, who In at the head of the Mount Mood Itaihvay, which rutin from Mood Klver to Parkdale. a distance of 22 miles, announced that a live-mile extrusion will lie Imilt thin summer, the objective jiolnt lieing In the neighborhood of London-Powers' ranch. Last year the company built five index, and the policy of extending the line to meet demand for travel and shipping will lie carried out thin year, .hint where the line will eventually end Mr. Kccles was not prepared to say. "We are Just building a little now and then hh the country grows and needn transportation," said Mr. KocleH. "Last year we liullt five mile and thought that might do for awhile, but that country In growing fast. Am we build, the population and development forge ahead and it seem that we shall he busy keeping up with It. No Mooiier had we Lively Interest Centers On City Councilmen Meeting Attended by Big Gathering of Protestants and Boosters for Street WorkFail to Pass Or dinance Over Hayor's Veto. Matters of close Interest to many Citizens caused the council rooms Monday night to be tilled to over flowing ami for a time It looked as If an overflow meeting would have to be held on the porch of the city hall. The progressive campaign started by the council to give the city needed Improvements was the cause of the gathering, some of whom were there to remonstrate, while others took the opposite view and wanted the Improvements, The largest delega tion wns present to protest against the supplemental assessment recently made to completeStatestreet, several of whom were represented by Attor ney S. W. Stark. Mr. Stark, who wns allowed to address the council, made his objection on the score that there was no recorded authority Iu the transactions of the council for the additional assessment ami refer red to this fact several times. He stated that the council had made an agreement to have the excavating done at a certain sum which had I teen exceeded and there was no rec ord of any kind to show that the excess charge hail lieen authorized. City Engineer Morse stated that It was In the discretion of the engineer to determine under what head the excavating was to be made after Its character was determined, and there fore It was not necessary for any au thority from the council. Mr. Stark was priK'eedlng to elaborate on his argument when Councilman Hall had a motion passed Instructing him to bring the matter before the str-ct commit tee. In addition to the prop crty holders represented by Mr.Stark a number of communications were received from others objecting to the assessment which were also referred to the street commit tee. The appointment of A. .1. Derby city attorney by ordinance, was brought up after the rending of the minutes, nnd Councilman Broslus moved to have It referred to the fi nance committee to report at the next meeting. As Mayor Hartwtg evidently looked upon t his move as an attempt at filibustering lie quoted a section of the city charter showing that a motion of this kind was out of order and ruled It out, stating that the ordinance would have to lie brought up for consideration nt the present meeting. The veto was read and the vote asked for on Its pass age over the mayor's disapproval. Before the vote was put Councilman Uroslns addressed the council, tak ing tip the veto message by sections and Mating tint he wanted It under stood that he had only Hie kindliest feelings toward the mayor and the opposing councilmen In seeking to have tlie ordinance panned. He was In favor of It he said on account of the fact that he didn't think there win any other attorney fitted to reached Parkdale tiian there wan a clamor for more road, and we are going to build it. I suppose when that Ih finished there will lie more de mand and we will have to build an other extennlon. Iu one way we are opening up the Hood Klver Valley and iu another wearejiiHt keeping pace with progress and development. Where the road will end we do not know." J. K. KccIoh and W. H. Ingles, also of Ogden, attended the conference. When the attention of ('ha. T. Karly, roMident manager of the road, wax called to thin article, he admit ted there had lieen a conference of the nature to which the Oregouiau re ferred and that all of the directors of Mount Hood Hallroad were present except two. Mr. Karly Htaten, how ever, that Nothing definite kiih done about extending the road, although many things were discussed. If Mr. Kcelen Mated positively that the road would lie extended thin year, lie believes that Mr. Kcelen undoubtedly meant what he said, but In under the Impression tliat the latter wan not accurately quoted, and refnnetl to dlnctirtH the matter further. guide the city's legal affairs under the circumstances. Coutluulng he said that when the majority of the memliern of the council who were still acting had taken office the legal affairs of the city were in bad shape, hut that under Mr. Derby had been straightened out and he believed the latter was probably best fitted to continue In the position of city at torney at present. As to the ques tion o( the legality of the ordinance which the mayor had raised Council man Broslus said that he wasn't fitted to give an opinion on thin matter, but inasmuch us It had I teen drawn by the late city attorney he was of the opinion that there was ground for believing that the ordi nance was lawful. On account of his views Iu the matter, however, he asked to lie excused from voting on the pannage of t he ordinance except under protest, adding that lie wished to express his appreciation to the mayor of the latfer'n consideration during the contention that had arisen. The vote on the ordinance ts'lng taken showed Broslus, Mug gins and Wright not voting and Hall and Smith voting against it and It was declared lost. A petition to annex the base ball grounds ami a strip along the south side of the road leading to Belmont and asking that a special election Ih called to vote on the proposition wns submitted. The petition was largely signed, and was accepted and Events of XOorld Wide Interest 'Pictured For I twos 'AHirfapiH. ett WjrT.oAeej, - imJ.ikait J JjftwCSX. J?T' f - News Snapshots Of the Week sngo to congress President Taft introduced th. reciprocity agreement recently of the church were given to Archbishop Ryan, who baa been seriously 111 at HOUSE PASSES GOOD ROADS BILLS Highway Commission And Bonding Act Win Out While State Aid and Work ing Prisoners on Roads Laid on Shelf. Opponents of State Association Lay Down. Believe Senate Will Approve Amended Bill. In purnuanoe of a compromise le tween the warring factious, the I louse Monday afternoon panned a (Jood Koadn Bill creating a State Highway Board and providing for the election of a State Highway CommlnHloner, and alno Gill's bond ing bill. Marlnern bill appropriating $340,000 to aid the several counties in road building wan put on the table, while the measure for working pris oners on the roads remains on the desk With a favorable report from the committee on roads and high ways. It will either be postponed Indefinitely ir it will be placed on the table with Mariner's state-aid bill. After discussion before the com- referred to the Judiciary committee. A remonstrance containing a few signatures was also submitted and no action taken. Itesldents along the Farmers' Irri gating ditch In the city limits asked that It lie removed from in front of their promises. On a report from the street committee that the Irrigating company be given another year to remove the water, the matter was referred back to the committee for a further report. A communication from Guy Tal bot, president of the Light & Power Company In regard to negotiations with the city for the water plant and asking for Information was ans wered by Instructing the city re corder to call Mr. Talbot's attention to the reports of the State Board of Health. Mayor Hartwtg submitted a com munication calling the attention of the councilmen to the legal aspect of the city's financial condition which showed that It had an Indebtedness of f 10.500, while the charter limited It to $5,000, and quoting legal au thorities to the effect that the city could not be held responsible for the payment of warrants above Its debt limit. The communication was placed on file. The offer of V. (1. Aldred 4 Com pany to take bonds In payment of street work, which had been refused, was reconsidered and accepted. Council then took up the Jangle lie tween the property holders on Co lumbia street In regard to Improving It, but was unable to discover Just what the owners i.f property on that street wanted as the opinions, peti tions, remonstrances, etc., wore too conflicting. The matter wns Anally loft with the understanding that It could be brought up later under the regulations of the charter when bids Hesr Admiral Charles 8. Sporry, who uooessfully piloted the Atlantic fleet around the world in l.N0, died of pneumonia. Lord Peclos and his bride, Vivien Gould, will sail for Egypt Fob. 18 on their honeymoon With disastrous effect a consignment of dynamite for th. Panama cnnal being loaded on a boat at the piers of the Central Kailroad of New Jersey at Co-unninlpa w exploded, killing and wounding scores on both sides of the North river, the shook being felt hfty miles awny. In a special ines nilttee the supporters of the substi tute bill providing for thecotnmlMHlon agreed not to urge the enactment of the state-aid bill and the bill work ing prisoners on the roadn. At the same time both sides agreed to the amendment of the Gill bonding bill so as to make It optional with the people petitioning for a bond Innuean to whether or not the ballots In the special election should specify what road or roads wore to be Improved and at the same time Indicate the be ginning and the terminus of such roads to be Improved with the money produced from the issue of boudrt. This arrangement met with favor on both sides and the hatchet was burled GASOLINE EXPLOSION BADLY BURNS EMPLOYE An explosion of a gasoline stove Wednesday morning, In the rear of the cafe operated by Parker Broth ers, resulted In wV at first feared to ' fatal Wi-.i to Miss Marie I)o.:iie. c-np .' '! ilrtsi cm Dloyed th-!':. vi. , f the ex plosion Is .1 , i k r-. !. 1; '.h thought the girl wtii et .:i,t't 'i. i lng the tank of t.i" blie. James Parker heard her screams, and rushing to her assistance was blinded and sllgntly burned by the flash of the explosion, which occurred after he reached her side. Miss Dunn wan burned Internally by Inhaling the burning gases. The shock of the ex plosion and pain from her Injuries caused her to become hysterical, and a physician wan summoned and she was taken to the Hotel Oregon. Later she recovered connclousnesn and Is now thought to lie out of danger, although for a time It was feared that her Injuries might prove fatal. for the work were ready to be adver tised. Ordinance T4 prohibiting minors from having liquor, tobacco or nar cotics In their possession wns laid on the table by the unanimous consent of the council which believed that It might work an Injustice If passed In Its original form. The ordinance providing for com pulsory connection with sewers was passed with an amendment making the minimum tine f 50 nnd the maxi mum f 200. Crandall Huberts, who have lieen auditing the city books, report ed that they had about finished their W -i. signed by Canadian minister. aat faeratary ef fitat. Knsi Ih. la.t rits. Philadelphia for aome time. Friends of the state-aid bill were willing to abandon the measure after It had been amended In the house and the amount of the appropriation for thin purpose reduced from $040,000 to 1340.000. As amended the bill pro vlded that only $.-(000 annually should be available to the several counties, arid this amount. It was argued, wan not sufficient to accom plish much In the way of road build lug. Advocates of good roadn legisla tion are now satisfied with what has lieen accomplished at tills ses sion, feeling satisfied that the house amendments to t he two measures panned by that body will lie con curred in by the senate. task and recommended that the city recorder receive all city money and receipt for It adopting a form of trip licate receipts, and also recommend ing thtf use of a ledger made particu larly for city accounts. A detailed report, they stated, would be made to the finance committee. GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY ON 82ND BIRTHDAY A pleasant surprise party was re- cently given Mrs. Howland, mother of J. C. Howland, the occasion being the S.'nd birthday of that bright and active octogenerlaii, who lives on the east side. The party Included Mr. and Mrs. Win. K. Starrett, Mr. and Mm. Martin Drugseth and Mm. Sam Campbell. A pleasant evening was spent and the aged lady very much pleaned with the thoughtful attention bestowed upon her. Mm. Howland, notwithstanding her nil vanced age, recently made the trip from her former hometn Indiana, un accouii atiled, and arrived here as bright as a new dollar. SUCCESSFULLY PASS TEACHERS' EXAMINATION The teachers' examinations held last week by County School Superin tendent Thompson were attended by a number of teachers, and certificates In t he various grades were granted as follows: First Grade Miss Kdna Groves, Miss Grace McCarty and Miss Kdna Merchant. Second Grade .1 Irwin Long. Third Grade Miss Helen O Hunt, Miss Gertrude Irwin and S. D. Cam eron. Miss (irace Stewart also passed the examination, but certlti cate will not be granted until August. State papers were given to Miss Dora Knox and Miss Kvelyn Turney Uttsy Headers lo.v Droits' kitn rJT The monthly meeting if the Com mercial Cluli attreoted a good atten dance and several lively discussions were had. The nieiiils-m of the club decided that It could not take any definite action In regard to closing the rural carriers' window In the post office on Sunday, as It would be affecting many over whom the or ganisation had no Jurisdiction. It Is known, however, that many of the members are in favor of the move ment. The banquet committee reported that they could not find anyone who would do the catering for the club's annual spread which will Is? held In Hellbrouner's hall next Wednesday night, Feb. 22., and feared It would have to be held In Cortland. It was decided, however, to refer the matter back to the committee to obtain a home made feed If possible. The secretary's financial report wns read. Iu Is-half of the Hood Klver Kealty Board A. J. Rpplng asked that the names of those niak lug Inquiries about Hood Klver real estate received by the club Is? turned over to the various real estate men In the city who, he said, were strong Growers Fellowship Select Tree Export H. W. Lawrence Chosen By Organization for Experi ment Station at Hood RiverHas Been In Charge of Work at Puyallup, Wash. C. D. Thompson, president of the Atnle Growers' Fellowship, an nounces that W. H. Lawrence has been selected bv the association for the position of horticulturist and that Mr. Lawrence will shortly as. same his duties. Mr. Lawrence came here Sunday, accompanied by Prof. A. H. Cordley of the experiment station of the Ore gon Agricultural College, and, after a meeting with the board of directors of the association, was engaged. The expert Is now located at Puy allup, Wash., where he has had charge of the experiment station there for several years, nnd has had a wide practical experience, as well as being a graduate of the Washington State Agricultural College at Pull man. Later he took a post gradu ate course at the experiment station New Home for Dalles Elks The Elks home which has been in process of erection for some time I practleally completed and only a few workmen remain putting on the fin ishing touches. As soon as the grounds are cleared the full Is-auty of the building will he aeon. The furni ture and electric fixtures will lie the finest of their kind, and have already been ordered. Much of the furniture has been ordered In special designs for the building while the lodge hall furnishings Is designed especially for the room. There will Ik a variety of furnishings among them mahogany, rosewood and oak. The building will probably not tie formally opened until April Optimist. Invited to Leave Town We always wondered why a couple of Sweedlsh families from Michigan disappeared from Carson so suddenly last lall. I ney were staying temporally at Olmstead's hotel. One of the men wns carry lug a roll of bills In his Inside pocket and during the course of events mis laid Ills vest. They Immediately sup posed they had been robls-d and ac cused everyone promiscuously as ttelng the guilty parties. When the vest wan found exactly where the man had left It with the money In tact, they were given a cordial Invi tation to depart, which they made haste to accept Carson .Journal. Eastern Oregon N eather As comparing the weather bet ween our eastern neighbors and Hood Klver the following from the Dnfur Dispatch Is of Interest: "During the month of January the maximum temperature was. "i2", mean maximum M--', minimum 10 mean minimum 22. Precipitation 1 67. tireatest precipitation during 21 hours l. snow 4 ft. During the year l'.ll't the total precipitation was It M.'. Inches Mrs. K. C. Collins, OU erver." supporters of the club and were help, lug to develop the country. Mr. Ep plng's request, however, failed to prevail. The closing ill the billiard room on Sunday was reconsidered and the club voted to allow members the use of It on that day. C. If. Vauit nan asked the club to commence a campaign to secure bet ter city streets and A. W. Onthank requested that the organisation take up the matter of securing manufac turing enterprises, saying that the city had been neglected 'by the club In furthering the Interest of the country. Other question, were taken up, but were thought to be matter for the consideration of the directors.' Aubert Wins In Supreme Court In a suit commenced by Albert Kuhnke to restrain Paul Auttert from ' diverting water from an Irrigation ditch. Judge Hradshaw decided In favor of Ruhnke. The case wae ap pealed recently to the supreme court, which reversed the decision of Judge Rradshaw, and decided In favor of Autiert. E. H. Hartwlg, represented Kuhnke, and 8. W. Stark, tried t. e case for Aubert. at Cornell University. He is said to be particularly strong on tree dis eases and also other phases of horti culture. Mr. Lawrence, with his family, will come here March 1st and estab lish headquarters In town, where he will Ite accessible to growers from all parts of the valley. As soon as pos sible he will make a trip of Inspec tion over the valley and will be pre pared to take up the work of tree physician to growers In general. Nightly Services at U. B. Church Meetings are now la progress at the I'nlted Brethren church. In which the pastor Is being assisted by Mr. Hargreavea. The two congrega tions are In full sympathy and will lie mutually helpful. The sermon subject are and will be the essential principles of faith. Much good la ex pected to result from this endeavor. Hut whatever the religious develop ments may la, the fact that two men of widely differing historic meth ods tmd pulpit style can actively and practically co-operate Is, of Itself, a demonstration which furnishes hope ful suggestion. Big Lumbar Company for Mosler A deal was consummated last week, through McGregor A Compa ny, whereby the Tum-A-Lutn Lum ber Co. of Walla Walla, W ash., be came possessed of a strip of land running 200 feet on First avenue, cor nering on Washington street. The company has also leased from the O-W. K. & X. Co. a parcel of land along the right of way opposite, on which they will establish a large lumber yard. Arrangements have lieen made with Guy Wilson to build at once a large warehouse on the tract leased from J. X. Mosler Mos ler Bulletin. Buys Interest In Realty Company M. K. Woodliurn, a well knows resident of the valley, has tn-come aa- siH'lated with C. D Xlckelsen In the Hood Klver Realty (Vmpany, who have offices corner of Cascade and Second street, and will take an active part In the business of the cornptiny slmrtlv Mr. Woodburn will look after the selling end of the business, while Mr Xlckelsen will, a formerly, do the office work The firm has the use of two iiutomoldles ami Is look ing forward toan active summer In realty. Special Dinner The Mt Hood Hotel will serve ons of It famous table d'hote dinner, next Sunday evening, at the hour. f .V.'U to 7. .10 p. in Fffty rents. Music bv Mandolin and Guitar I Itih " Will Close Wanhtngton'a Birthday Washington' blrthdav. February 22nd. will t observed by lltsid River ne-rclianfa and all pl.iei-s of business will le closed thai iIm.T