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Or. em. Historical Society Citv Hall THE HOOD RIVER NEWS Highest Grade Job Trinting Advertisers Get Hcsutts VOLUME 8, NUMBER 27 HOOD RIVER, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1912 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR BIG DAY IS PROMISED TOMORROW Everything: in Readiness for An Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration with Auto Parade as Special Children's Feature, Patriotic Exercises, Hose Races, Band Concert, Athletic Contests, Baseball Game, Aquatic Stunts and Brilliant Display of Fireworks in the Evening, to Be Followed by Grand Ball. Every Indication points to tlii-rt' being a big c rowd la the city toinor. row for the Fourth of July Mira tion. Hood !'ver In to have tin" big gest celebration of any tow n In IIiIm section of thi' country and conse quently will draw many vIhIIoi from surrounding places. Extensive advertising Ik ii r been done In The Dalles, Moslcr. la tow tin across the river atid throughout thin county. The day will lie replete with enter taining features and the committees In charge have spared no efforts to make the celebration a splendid suc- Ct'HH. From 10 o'clock In the morning un til midnight there will lie something doing to nmuso, entert ila ami to recall the patriotic significance of the day. All the events ikihhIIiIu will lie held on Oak street ho that there w ill be no long walks, no long wait. A local band has been orgaul.ed under the direction of Arthur ( lark and patriotic music will be a feature of the day. This bnnd will be assist ed by musicians from Portland, The Dalles and (ioldnndale. A concert will be given from thnt to 4:.'!0 o'clock in the afternoon at the corner of Second and Oak streets In order that thorn' who donot care to attend the baseball name ""'.V be entertain ed d iwntown What In anticipated to lie one of i , , r, i :-i . 'it .f the day I , ' ,.- it imu') l i i . ide, which ,i hi . ; ;' iii ' program at I i - i ; i i. - i. ; 'i ndrd dec 1 i v . ' I 1 1 . It Is ex i . ' I -.. ,i (.'. : lp. cost r. .-.! , ,a ! i: : : ! n ;, -,r tably In- !. 4 .l- .! . i i -i 'H for t he bent dooc. rated earn an (oIIowh: first and second prizes for t he leht touring cam, first and second prizes fur the licst runabouts, first and Mecond for the funniest comic cam and another for the most attractive visiting car. These cups are now on exhibition In the window of Mr. Clarke's Jewelry store. When the cars line up on the west eVn end of Cascade A venue they will $90,000 BOND ISSUE FOR BETTER WATER SYSTEM IS CARRIED BY 10 TO 1 MAJORITY Ity a vote of over ten t one, the S'.Ml.fHMl bund Issue for the reconstruc tion of the waterworks system was carried at the special election Mon day. The vote was light. There were 125 ballots cast of which ll.'i were for and only ten against. P.lds ou the bonds will be advertis ed this week and will be opened the first of next month In order that I lie work may be facilitated as much as possible. The ordinance revising the speed laws Inside the city limits and In creasing the speed from ten to fifteen miles an hour was referred to the council as a committee of the whole, no dual action being taken. Colli racls for the Improvement of Prospect Avenue between Second ami I'.lghth streets were let. Dobson & Hatch will do the grading and John Zolls & Sou (he concrete work The ordinance calling for the Im provement of Oak street between Fifth ami Fourteenth streets was HOUSE AND BARN NEARJIRJRNED A house and bam located near the Fir postollice and owned by P. A. Clancey, conductor for theO.-W. It. & X. Company, were destroyed by lire Wednesday morning. Only Mrs. Clancey and a small son were home at the time. It Is believed that the house caught, from an over-heated stove. The loss was' about $2000, but most of this was covered by Insur ance, u policy having been secured through the lleorge D. Culbertsou Company. be In readiness to load up with child ren. It Is honed that an opportunity may Is- given us many youngsters as uoHsllile who do not often get rides to become passengers. This will make It an event of special pleasure for the city's children. Immediately at the conclusion of the nut.) parade the patriotic exer cises w ill be held In Library Park, corner of Oak and Fifth streets, lion. Fred W. Wilson of The Dalles will Ik the speaker for the ficcnslon. and singing by the school children under the direction of Mrs. Ilenney will Is another feature. The sports on Oak street w ill start at 1 o'clock. A large number of en tries have already lseli received anil more will be taken ou the Fourth. Cash priz.es have lieen offered and the races will be both exciting nnd, some of them, comic. A tug of w ar Is to be Included. The ball game will start at .1 o'clock at Columbia Park am will be the only one of the day's events held any distance from the center of town. The two bical teams will meet. As the downtown aggregation uill lie reinforced by some clever players, a closely contested game Is assured. The aijuatlc sports will be held at 5:.",0 o'clock at the pier Just opposite the- station. In plain sight of all. Swimming and diving contests, tub races nnd a greased pole over the water will be union; the features. In the evening the fireworks are to be held on the river, which will make them particularly effective. The dis play will be u brilliant one. Altrr wards the grand ball will lie held at llellbroutier hall. The committees In charge of the arrangements are as follows: Executive Committee Mayor K. . Itlancliar, (' II. Vnughnu, F. A. Cram, J. II. Ileilbronner, Arthur Clarke, tieo. Thompson and Clarence F. (illbert. Finance C. II. nughan, F. A. Cram and V. C. Itrock. Program K. (). Planchar, Truman llutlcr and It. W. Pratt. passed. This provides for grading and the const rurt ion of curbs and sidewalks. The work will be done at once upon the contracts being awarded. A resolution calling for the Instal lation of thirteen additional lire hy drants throughout the city, and especially on the Heights, was passed. Harry Stead luoke his left arm be tween the elbow ami v tint the last of the week while w orking on n re fractory horse. I'lioto of Hunt tiy Amcrlcnn Press Association. NeWS SnaDShotS f!,,nnt"r Ell,' Io' N Vork wns rlwted tenipornry halrmanof the Kepnl.llcnn nnilonnl convention nt Chlcnco. defeutlnu . , ... a (.ovemor McUovern of Wisconsin by n vote of IS.vs to 502. The Konio, rat 1c convention oK-ned nt the Fifth regiment armory Ul the Week ,n nlH"ire. The subcommittee on arrangement named Alton It. Parker ns temporary chairman He received eight votes. Kepresentntlve Henry of Texas three. Senator James of Kentucky three. Senator Kern of liullaim one nnd Senator O llormnu of New York one. The Ilrynn forces, who opp-wod the selection of Judge Pnrker, declared that they would carry the liytit ngalnst him to the Uoor of the convention. John I Martin, the sergeant nt nrins. expects to have his hands full If this is clous. Advertising C. F. (iilliert, It. It. Itennett, and A J. Graham. Sports Art hur Clarke, C. X. Clarke, E. A. Fran., J. A. Hodges and J. W. Crlles. Transfer and Ilulldlng George Thompson, W. L. Clark and C. T. Karly. Decorating F. A. Cram, J. S. itooth ami Albert Lathrop. Autos J. II. Ileilbronner, ('apt. O. P. McCan and P. S. Davidson. Mrs. Matt Douglass of the I'pper Valley was taken seriously III last week, but Is now making a good recovery. Interest Is Aroused in An Experiment Station Hood River, Despite High Agricultural Development, Is Only Section in State Which Does Not Benefit from Such a Station--Much Benefit Would Result from Study of Orchard Problems. It having been proposed that Hood Klver should make an effort to secure an experiment station, the proposi tion has been the subject of consider able discussion during the past few days ami many of the local orchard Ists have expressed the hope that a concerted movement might Is. made towards that end. It Is stated by those who are famil iar with the situation that Hood Klver should be able to secure and sustain a station wi'hout any addi tional exiense to the county above that which Is at present entailed In the local pat holngical work, while the scope of the work would be greatly enlarged aud Its effectiveness correspondingly Increased were state aid secured. Hood Klver could reasonably ask for and expect a legislative appro priation. It Is stated, as this section, although one of the most highly de veloped In the state. Is the only one which has no experiment station, nor Is It Included In any territory which has such a station. Professor Lawrence believes that In this section the experiment station work and the county work could be done by the same men anil that If the county contributed the same amount as at present and asked the state to appropriate the balance, that It could easily be done. Such a station would Increase the force working In the local field and would greatly add to the facilities for carrying on the work already under way. It Is proposed that The Dalles might be Included In the same district, the same corps of men con ducting research work In both sections. W00DR0W WILSON GETS NOMINATION Telegraphic news reached here yesterday afternoon that Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey received the Democratic nomination for President at Baltimore just j before noon yesterday. Wilson got the nomination over Champ Clark of Mis sonri on the 46th ballot, the dispatch stated. When the preceedingday's session closed at 12:43 o'clock yesterday morning 42 ballots had been cast. Wilson had been making steady gains while Clark lost ground in proportion. It was on the fourth bal lot yesterday that the decis ive vote was taken. Wilson stands on a pro gressive platform and was the candidate supported by W. J. Bryan. Miss Mabel Lawrence went to Port land Friday to take part In the Hunt Club races which were held Saturday afternoon. The lines of work which would be especially Investigated by such a sta tion would luclude the following, which are of especial Importance to local orehnrdlsts: Sprajlng prac tices; testlt.g of Olfferent sprays. In cluding sprays used to control cod ling moth, San Jose scale, scab and anthr.'icnoHe; deteftnliiltig the adapt ability of various cover crops on va rious types of soli; pruning aud pol lcntzlng problems. It Is stated that there Is an Immense amount of work to be done locally along these lines nnd also In Improv ing the strawberries. ( Ulier subjects which would be studied would In clude those connected with Irriga tion, use of commercial fertilizers with especial reference to the value of potash, phosphoric acid and lime, and the value of nitrogen carriers. With an equipment such as an ex periment station would have the fa cilities for solving Insect ami fungus troubles would also be greatly In creased and an expert could be as signed to study the winter Injury and dry rot problems. This would bring prompt results. It would also lie possible to publish timely hints for local orchard men. J. F. Skinner did some work to wards getting such a statlou when he was secretary of the Commercial Club and has familiarized himself with the situation. The proposition will probably be submitted to the present board of directors of the club In order to get an expression from them. Miss F.dythe Itrumiulst, who has been studying this year at the Ore gon Agricultural College, Is spending the summer on her brother's ranch. WARM RECEPTION FOR SIEG PLANNED Wllmer Sleg, the newly appointed manager of the Hood Klver Apple Growers' I'nlon, will arrive this week and a warm welcome Is Ixing arrunged for him, not only by mem bem of the I'nlon, but by all the cltl zens of the valley. On Friday Mr. Sleg will be tuken for a trip over th e valley. At noon a luncheon will tie served by Colonel Tucker at his beautiful summer home lu the I'pper Valley. In the after noon Mr. Sleg will meet the citizens of the I'pper Valley at Parkdale, where an ufternoon smoker will be given. A namlier of stops will be made en route to town after the smoker In order that Mr. Sleg may be shown some of the orchards and valley homes. On Friday evening the local Shrlners will entertain Mr. Sleg at dinner. He Is a past potentate of the Milwaukee Temple. A smoker will be given Saturday evening at the Commercial Club rooms. A general Invitation Is ex extended to attend this smoker, and the attendance will not be limited to members of the I'nlon. It Is desired to give all an opportunity to meet Mr. Sleg and everybody Is given a cordial Invitation to be present. A number of Portland residents who own orchards In Hood Klver will come on the local that leaves Portland ut 4 p. m., nnd take part In the reception. The committee Id charge of Mr. Sleg's entertainment Includes Frank E. Deem, Trumau Hutler, V. C. Ilrock, W. K. King, P. S. Davidson, Kobert Pratt and J. H. Ileilbronner. ELK HIKERS GIVEN WARM WELCOME HERE Local KIkg extended a warm wel come Friday to the three hikers who li.ive tramped from Krookfield, Mo to Oregon to attend the grand lodge reunion at Portland. A uu tuber of the local herd nnd others walked up tl.e O.-W. It. & X. tracks to meet the pedestrians. The party Included J. H. Castner, William Mason, Ar thur G. Clarke, Joe D. Thomlson and J. H. Fredrlcy. Arriving nt this city they were refreshed with copious draughts of Hood Klver cider by Jack Morrison. Friday evening they were entertained at an enjoy able bamiuet held at the Hotel Ore gon. This was attended by about 40 of the local F.'.ks. 1 he three young men, who were clad In khaki suits and browned with the sun, were F. S. Lyon, H. F. Clark aud C. D. Stohe. They remain ed here until Sunday morning when they resumed their hike to Portland, where they will complete their 2200 tnlle Journey. The three men, with C. (i. Johnson, left Krook field for the Portland con vention. It Is purely a pleasurr trip, and there Is no wnger. Johnson was forced to abandon the trip after 12 days on account of sore feet. The walkers averaged 2 miles a day dur ing their journey. This includes 10 days which were lost on account of bad weather. Orvllle Lee Mcl'.lroy, a Portland traveling man who spends consider able time here, eluded over-attentive friends In the ItoseClty by marrying Miss Pauline Miititon In this city Sun day. PatluT Plus performed the ceremony. Fourth at Parkdale Is To Be A Rousing One Field Events, Horse and Mule Races, Patriotic Exer cises, Baseball Qame, Greased Pig Chase and Big Dance in the Evening Will Furnish Lots of Amuse ment for Upper Valley. Upper Valley people and probably numerous visitors from the lower valley will participate In an old fashioned celebration to tie held at Parkdale tomorrow. The I'pper Valley Progressive Association Is In charge of the arrangements, which assures the success of the day's events. Special rates will be given on the Mt. Hood Kallroad and a special train may be run in addition to the two which are already ou the dully run. The athletic events will occur Id the morning. These will Include a 100 yard dash for men and another for boys, a 50-yard dash for boys un der 12 years old, 2Ti-yard dash fur girls, 25 yard sack race for all, 50- yard three-legged race for all, potato race, running high Jump, running broad Jump and standing broad jump. Parkdale has pitted herself against the rest of the world In a tug of war, and a nail driving contest for ladles will be another event. The patriotic exercises will be held after lunch. Rev. E. A. Harris, pas tor of Klverslde Congregational church In this city, and Kev. W. L. Van Xuys of the I'pper Valley will be the speakers and there will also be musical numbers. Harmon's orchestra of this city will spend the Fourth at Parkdule and will enliven the day as well as furnish music for the grand ball In the evening. The baseball game will be held at WOODMEN PURCHASE LOTJOR TEMPLE Hood Klver Camp Xo. 770, Wood men of the World, has Just purchased from Mrs. O. L. Strannhan two lots on the corner of Thirteenth and Tay lor streets. The Woodmen are plan ning to erect a permanent home on this site nnd to that end have filed articles of Incorporation of the "Woodmen of the World Itulldlng Association." The Incorporators are ti. v . alt, r . M . siavens, ll- llam Ganger, Warren Miller and II. A. Cunning. Present plans are to erect a two- story structure.the lower story to be used fur business purposes nnd the second story to be used for lodge rooms. WORK STARTED ON TELEPHONE BUILDING; AUTOMATIC SERVICE TO BE INSTALLED Work was started Monday on a telephone exchange building to be erected on the former Dr. Watt prop erty, corner of Sixth and State streets, by the Home Telephone Company. Following the completion of the building, the company announces that It will Install what Is known as an auto manual telephone equip ment. This Is a semi automatic sys- tern. Charles Hall, president of the company, Is now In the East and has I made a th. trough Investigation of this system. His Investigation has borne out. It Is stated, that It Is the fundamentally correct telephone svstein. The new building will tie an at tractive one from the architectural standpoint aud Is to lie so construct ed as to permit two more stories being added to the one that will be built this summer. It will be of brltk, and the building, with the new ci)t)tWiient. will represent an In vestment of if.'O.OoO. It Is announced that when the new system Is Installed the local ciunpa nv will have one of t he four most up to-date exchanges In the world It Is anticipated that during the next ten years the great majority of ex changes will, have adopted the new auto manual system, w lilch Insures pro npt nnd perfect service. I'he Installation of this system was inaiie necessary cm account ot the dttticulty In getting local opera- ators. This Is due to the fact that the community Is so prnpcro'.is that there are not a sutlhicut number of girl looking for employment In connection with the contem- plated Improvements, it Is stated I three o'clock, the Parkdale and White Salmon teams lielng scheduled to play. After the game the greased pig will lie released and the lucky man will win the porker. A greased pole with !-" at the top will also lie to place to tempt the daring. Horse race for cash prizes and mule races as well are slated and numerous entries have already been received. According to the official program there will be plenty of good things to eat to lm had as "plenty of Park dale's proud 'peaches' " will be on hand to serve lunch to the hungry under the auspices of the Ladles' Aid. J. F. Thompson of Parkdale, a member of the committee, was la the city the first of the week making fin al arrangements and reported that everything Is In readiness for a big celebration. And It will be a sane Fourth as far as the picnic grounds are concerned. Xo firecrackers will be allowed on the grounds and this rule will be enforced by a special dep uty appointed for the day. Methodist Church Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Preach ing services at 11:00 a. m. Themes: morning. "Kefuge;" evening, "Be trayed." F.p worth League at 7:00 p. ru. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at 8:00 o'clock. All are cordially Invited to attend these services. Strangers made wel come. W. 1$. Young, Pastor. Auto parade sharp. starts at 10 o'clock STRAWBERRIES WERE ONLY HALF A CROP Owing to the unfavorable weather conditions which occurred during the strawberry season tt Ij estimated that only about half a crop was har vested. Keports from the I'nlon and from the Davidson Fruit Company show that 70 carloads of berries were shipped this year. Last year S4 carloads were shipped. The ship ments this year approximated 40,000 crates. Last year the total wus 52,000. Owing to the Increased acreage this year It was anticipated that the crop would Is? considerably larger than last year, but the hot spell put a crimp on the crop and greatly re duced the yield. that Hood Klver enjoys the distinc tion of lielng the most highly devel oped community from the stand point of telephone service In the world, there being more telephones In this valley per capita thau In any other community. At the same time the patrons are necessarily scattered over an unusually largi area about 120 square miles. My Installing the new system the local company will In- better equipped than ever before to give efficient servlce valley. between nil potuts In the MOVING PICTURES TO SHOW CLIMBERS j W hen the Mazama Club, composed of experienced mountain clImlsTs, ! about fifty strong, scales M t. Hood In a ci uple of weeks they w ill Is nc icompaiiled by a moving picture artist from Portland w ho ts deter mined to obtain some views of the climbers at the most hazardous points of the ascent. It Is nt. 'ltd that the moving plct ! lire man Intends to take the oppi.r , tuiilty to obtain complete views of jthe trip - the club's arrival In this (ity; their hike to the snow line and from there the ascent to tin , summit of the mountain j The views, when taken, will a l l I another to the moving pletnrs reel depleting Hood Klver scenes w hli h are already In circulation, reels hav ling tieeli taken this year and u couple ' of years ago of the valley during th. blossom season.