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4 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1911 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS Pi ai.lNMKO WKKNESDAY MORNINGS T HOOD RIVER NEWS COMPANY, Inc Hood Hives, Obioon w. H W ALToN K. H.MICH ELL C. P. SONNICHSKN President Vice President . Secret ary-Trkaii reb W. H. WALTON Editor C P. SONN1CHSEN Managkb Subscription, $1.50 a Near in Advance Kntrw1 u serond-rlsss matter. Feb. 10, 119. at the post office at Huod Hirer. Of-eg-on. under the Art of March S. ISO. Real Cause For Lament The statements of the Glacier about Mayor Hartwig in regard to the conduct of the affairs of his otfice, would have some weight if they were true and did not ring with the insincerity of the creature with its snout in the public trough. In order to find some excuse for attacking the mayor, this esteemed sheet goes back to the water controversy, which everybody has forgotten except a small contingent who are personally interested. We do not believe anybody wants to revive the water question on the lines suggested by the Glacier, and we are satisfied that the statement that the mayor was obligated by his supporters be fore his election to remove Mr. Derby is rot, and is being used for the purpose of trying to dis credit him. In his position toward the ap pointment of a city attorney. Mayor Hartwig is assuming the same position that any member of the council would take if in his position, provided said coun cil member has red blood suf ficient to maintain the dignity of the office. A public office is either elective or appoint lve, and as the office of city attorney is appointive, it is there fore the right of the executive officer to appoint, and cannot be held otherwise. As to the ap pointment of Mr. Derbv for the preceding year, the Glacier will discover, if it looks up the rec ords, that the name of Mr. Derby as city attorney was presented to the council by Mayor McDon ald, who also stipulated the sal ary' that he should receive. Again, the Glacier says that there is no objection to the ap pointment of either Mr. Smith or Mr. Wilbur to the office. It wants this understood in a very apologetic way. Its opposition, therefore, on any merit it may have been entitled to, falls to the ground and leaves no room for doubt that there is some other reason. Following out this de duction, the motive of the Gla cier can only be attributed to serving the master interest that maintains it at the trough. Into the controversy there is also being brought to bear against Mayor Hartwig the influence of conflicting interests that it will not be necessary to speak of at this time. It is not the purpose of the News to wage a conflict between the mayor and the coun. cil or the citizens. The News realizes that the po sition of a councilman is not an enviable one, even under the most favorable circumstances. It believes, however, that the council will find Mayor Hartwig willing to aid it in every pro gressive way that legal authority gives him. He has deferred to it in the matter of all appoint ments except that of city attor ney and shown a disposition toward harmony in the city ad ministration, although treated with anything but the considera tion due the city's executive. The simile of the Glacier in stating that the mayor has sold short is not a happy one for its originator. Always having something to sell, the Glacier naturally turns to the only ex pression tnat comes to it to bolster up its corrupt idea f.f public office, and therefore at- tempts to harrass and sling mud at an officer whom it finds can not be brought to its way of thinking. The course of the mayor since taking office brings the conclusion that he has noth ing to deliver but an honest, ceo-, nomical and progressive admin- istration of the people's money and affairs, in which he will un- doubtedly be supported by the best element of the citizens and the council. In the foregoing t,he main question has been ignored paved streets, sewers, water and other improvements which the citizens are demanding and which they ask be taken up and the controversy over a city at torney and the nauseating old water fight set aside. In the financial statement of the city's atTairs published elsewhere, fax payers will find sufficient food for insisting on a new policy and a reorganization of .municipal affairs that will lead a march toward the goal of better civic conditions. The lack of the lat ter is the real cause for lament, and not the course of the mavor. The Good Roads Work Notwithstanding the defeat of the good roads bills in the legis lature, it now looks as if Hood River county would secure addi tional funds for permanent road building this year. Ths enter prise of County Judge Culbert son and other members of the county court in taking the mat ter up is to be commended. The plan under which these funds will be secured is by issuing un paid warrants in whatever sum the taxpayers of the county deem advisable. Authority to do this wa obtained by the county court from a decision of Attorney-General Crawford, who cites that the law limiting the in debtedness of counties has been repealed and therefore there is nothing in the way of counties borrowing money tor road im provements. With the money raised for road purposes by taxation this year the county can build several miles of permanent road, but this amount should be augment ed with enough to carry the work forward more rapidly. An addi tional $50,000 would permit the macadam road to be completed around both sides of the valley, eaving something to spare on other spots where it is badly needed. It is a cause for congratulation that permanent road progress here, in which a greater inter est is taken than in any county in the state, can be carried on, and there is no doubt but what the residents of the county will approve of the plan and adopt the proper course to secure the necessary funds. The comple tion of a belt road running around the valley will be a bene fit greater in its .'cope than any thing that can be done to ad vance the interests ot the com munity at large. The Health Resort The importance of the discov ery of a mineral spring in the valley is creating wonderful in terest and many believe that, ook where we may, no better spot can be found for a health and summer resort than this ideal location in the Hood River Valley. When this proposed health resort becomes kno.wn throughout the country it will grow as famons as the wonder ful Hooh River apple, and will bring to the country hundreds of tourists and visitors. It will, to a great extent, increase th? value of property, give employ ment to a great many people, add to the beauty and popularity of the valley and to the fame of the great state of Oregon, and at the same time should prove a very profitable investment for those interested. When one stops to con.-idor the great number of minf-ral springs and health resorts throughout the United States which are ig paying propositions, and not o:ie them, fo far as can be asc r- tained, having the beautiful scenery and surroundings of the Hood River Mineral Springs; a:id when one pauses to reflect U at some of them are 'J.r..'.:X in; c cessible, and yet have made f r tunes for their owners and stock holders, it can be understood ( why a mineral spring at Hood j River is proving so attractive to investors, I The earnest cooperation of every citizen of the Hood River Valley is desired in this enter prise and should be gladly given, so that it can be made one of the finest resorts in the entire North west. Over twenty thousand i dollars of stock was subscribed in less than one hour from the time the subscription books of the company were opened. It is the intention of the com pany to build a two hundred room sanitarium modern and up-to-date in every respect a big natatorium to contain two swimming pools, and beautiful parks and drives to surround the entire place. It is said that if the citizens will lend their aid and support, it should be a matter of but a few months before this can be accomplished and the place opened for the reception of tour ists, pleasure seekers and others that visit our valley during the summer months, in addition to eight thousand permanent resi dents in the county. The resort when completed, with its swimming pools and other attractions, will afford home people refreshing and in vigorating relaxation. The undertaking seems a big one, and is so in one sense of the word, and yet is a very small one if enthusiastically taken up. As an advertising medium for the fruit products of the valley, the springs will be a valuable asset, as the thousands of visit ors to the resort will actually see the orchards, eat the fruit fruit, and leave to tell the story of the Hood River apples. Notice oF Final SettlimenI Notice is hereby given, that the undersign eo. beinir the duly appointed, quanned and acting administrator of the estate of K. L, Thomas, de cased, has filed in the County Court of the state of Oregon fur Hood Kiver County, his final ac count in the matter of said estate, and that turn court has appointed Saturday, the lath day 01 March, lull, at the hour of 10 o'clock a m of said day, anil the County Court Room of the County Court of the state of Oretfon for Hood River County, in the City of Hood River, Oreiron, as the time and place for heannir objections to said final account and for the final settlement of said estate. Dated this Feb. 15. lull. W. E. Thomas Administrator, of the estate of E. L. Thomas, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby (riven that the undersigned has been appointrd by the County Court of the State of Oregon, for Huod River County, to be adminis trator of the estate of Frederick Deforest Isham, deceased, and all persona havinir claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same to me, duly verified, at the otfice of Jayne & Watson, in the city of Hood Kiver, Oreiron, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice. Date of first publication. December 14th, 1910. M. H. MOODY. Administrator. Notice to Creditors. Notice is hereby (riven that the undermirTied has been autointed executrix of the estate of r rank S. Clark, deceased. All persona having: claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the name, duly itimtzed and regularly verified at the law office of S. W. Stark, in Hood River. Ore. and all persons knowing themselves to be indebted to said estate are requested to pay the same. Dated this 7th, day of Febr. lull, Nannie K. Clark. ft-10-c Hood River, Oreiron. HENRY N. HACKETT Surveyor Draughtsman .Z Kinds of Subdividing i lccu racy Gun ran ferd Phone 41. Residence, 245-K COLUMBIA Indestructible Cylinder Records Two-Minntc 35c The clear, full, brilliant tone of Columbia Inde structible Cylinder Rec ords is the best reason for their sensational popular ity. They fit any cylinder machine and last forever. Four-Minute Inde structible Records 50c Hood River Studio DR. F C. BROSIUS Physician and Surgeon Residence, Oak and Park. Office, Oak and Second Office, hours. 10 to U a. m.. i to I and 7 to 8 p. m. Rooms 1 4 and i, Brasilia Block, Hood Rirar. Ore, H. L. DUMBLE Physician and Surgeon Call promptly answered in town or country, day or night. Telephones-Reaidence 611. Office 611 Office In the Brosius Building-. DR. E. O. DUTRO Physician and Surgeon Office over First National Bank Hums phone.Rea.71B lOifice phone 71 Houd River, Orasoa SHAW & BRONSON Physicians and Surgeons Eliot Block: iPhone 34 Hood River, Oregon J. F. WATT, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office. Home phone 30. Residence, SOB Hood River, Oreiron Dr. M. H. Sharp Ih- Edna B. Sharp DRS. SHARP Osteopathic Physicians Graduates of the American School of Osteopathy, Kirks vi lie. Mo. Office in Eliot Huildina-Phone-Otnce 102. Resilience 102-B. Hood River. Oreffon C. H. JENKINS, D. M. Dentist D. Office. Hall Building, over Butler Banking Co. Office phone 28. Residence phone 23-B Hood River. Oregon H. Dudley W. Pineo, D. D. Dentist Office over First 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, Brosiua Bui Ming. Phone 300 Hood River, Oregon M. E. WELCH Licensed Veterinarian Hood River, Oregon DERBY & WILBUR Lawyers Rooms 3 and 4, First National Bank Building Hood River, Oregon E. H. HARTWIG Attorney at Law Smith Block, over First National Bsnk Phone 168 Hood River. Oregon F. C. HOWELL Attorney at Law L. A. HENDERSON Graduate Civil Engineer Formerly U. S. Land Surveyor Philippine Islands 1 wo doors north of postofflcs. Phone 41 JAYNE & WATSON Lawyers Hall Buildinc Hood River, Oregon ERNEST C. SMITH LAWYER Rooms 14 and 11. Hall Building Hood River, Oregon A. C. BUCK Notary Public and Insurance Agent Room 12. Brosius Block Hood Kiver, Oregon MURRAY KAY CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR Phone 32 Brosius Buildino Hood Rives. P. M MORSE City Engineer and Surveyor CITY AND COtNTT WORK Heilbronner Building Hood River, Oreiron HOCKENBERRY & BARTLETT ARCHITECTS Heilbronner Building HOOD RIVKK. OREGON Phone (1 C. T.SUMNER Opposltt tbi Post Ottlct Horn Phone M Spray and Garden nose Plumbing sd ALBERT SUTTON Hrcbitcct Hall Building Hood River. Oregon M. NIGUMA Japanese JVovcltks Kutane and Tokyo Dishes. Bamboo Furniture. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Oak Street, Horner 1st Phone 160 W. J. BAKER Real Estate Loans Insurance APPLE AND STRAWBERRY LAND A SPECIALTY Correspondence Solicited A. W. ONTHANK 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. 305 Oak Street Hood River Hent & Garrabrant Confectionery, Cigars Fishing Tackle Spauiding's Sporting Goods All Kinds of Soft Drinks Oak Street, opposite Smith Block. Hood River. For Rent Desirable offices in the new Heilbronner Bldg. These are the best ap pointed offices in the city. Get a comfortable office and watch your business grow. J. H. HLILBRO INNER, Owner Simplicity and Durability Is the basis which the W HITE SEW ING MACHINE Is built on. We are unprejudiced In our claim that the WHITE is the best sewing machine in the WORLD. We are only too glad to show you that the range of work is unlimited We make the Vibrator and Rotary machines, the latter being equipped with the Lock and Chain stitch, making two machines in one and possesses other desirable features too numerous to mention. See STEWART HARDWARE 4 FURNITURE CO., local dealer, Hood River, Ore., before you buy. WHITE SEWING MACHINE CO. fcf IM'W U) tO (lllfP OWtUTMllIp 11)11 I f Hood Kiver valley fir mile by Hood Itlver AtiHtrnct Co. TV Leslie Butler, President Truman Butler Banking &; Capital 50,000.00 Surplnj$50,000.00 Savings Department Hood River, Oregon jJrsT Class Livery Transfer and Livery Company Freight and Baggage Transfer ii GENERAL STORAGE 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., ho00h0Econ" Stanley Smith Lumber Company FIRST NATIONAL BANK HOOD RIVER, OREGON Capital and Surplus $122,000.00 Savings Department Safety Boxes and Storage Vaults OFFICERS F. S. STANLEY, President E. O. Bl.ANCHAR, Cashier J. W. HINRICHS, V-President V. C BROCK, Ass't. Cashier DIRECTORS F. S. Stanley J. V. Minrkhs I). McDonald C. Dcthman A. I). Aloe 3fierc is Danger in the old style way of taking medicine. There are hardly two teaspoons of the same size. When a doctor prescribes a teaspoonful he means "8ity Drop." To each customer that has his prescriptions filled here, we give Free an absolutely accurately graduated Medicine glass, in which to take your medicine. They are highly recommended by your physician. We want to give you one. Keir & Cass U RELIABLE DRUGGISTS U Smith Block, Hood River, Oregon F. McKercber, Vice President Butler, Cashier Sale Oeposit Boxes Phone , HOOD RIVER, OREGON. Wholesale and Retail Lumber, Lath. Shingles Etc. Lumber delivered to any part of the Valley