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5 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 4, 1912 KEPT IN JAIL, DIEL PAYSS4.000 DUE After remaining In the Multnomah county Jail for two months and two days as the result of an execution against the body W. L. Diel settled with the administrator of the estate of W. G. Pillow, a local rancher, for J 4(hi0 and was released from custody. The settlement also provides that he is to pay Sheriff Stevens for his board during the time he was in jail. The Judgment against him. secured in the Circuit Court of Hood River county, was $4800. Piel traded Mr. Pillow stock In the Woodlawn Laundry for 160 acres of land in Hood River county. Shortly after Pillow took possession of the laundry he was ejected. He discov ered that a deed had been given to a mortgagee, who in turn had given an option of repurchase, and that this option had run out before the deal be tween Diel and himself was made. In the meantime Diet had hurriedly dis posed of 120 acres of the land to third parties and Pillow could not disturb their title. Chagrin and grief, it was alleged, hastened his death, but the heirs brought suit. The court found that Diel was guilty of fraud and re turned the 40 acres and gave judg nient for $!Sio as the value of the 120 acres disposed of. Claude Strahan and Frank Schlegel, attorneys for the estate, found no as setts in Dlel's name when they tried to collect on the judgment. Transfers had been made to Mrs. Diel. They caused Dlel's arrest and declared that they would consent to his release only when he had satisfied the judgment. Teachers' Examination Notice is hereby given that the County Superintendent of Hood River County will hold the regular exami nation for applicants for state papers at the High School in Hood River as follows: Commencing Wednesday, Dec. 18 1912, at 9 o'clock A. M. and continuing until Saturday, Dec. 21, at 4 P. M. Wednesday A. M., Writing, U. S. History, Physiology; P. M. Physical Geography, Reading, Composition, Methods in Reading, Methods in Arit tnetic. Thursday A. M., Arithmetic, His tory of Education, Psychology, Meth ods in Geography; P. M., Grammar, Geography, American Literature, Physics, Methods in Language, Thesis for Primary Certificate. Friday A. M., Theory and Practice, Orthography, English Literature; P. M., School Law, Botany, Algebra, Civil Government, Saturday A. M., Geometry, Geol ogy; P. M., General History, Book keeping. L. R. ALDERMAN, Superintendent of Public Instruction. 49-50 CLEETON DENIES WORK IS TO START That Peter Kuehling of The Dulles & laboring under a misapprehension Uxt week when he announced that Multnomah county is to Btart work at once on tnal end or tne j-oruana-Ilood River road is Indicated by an of cial statement which has been given out by Judge Cleeton of Multnomah county. I,ack of money, tht road fund hav ing been exhausted sometime ago, will make it impossible for Multnomah county to begin actual construction of its end of the road before March or April of 1913, at the earliest. Reports that the county is to begin this work at once have no foundation in fact, County Judge Cleeton stated. No thing can be done until the sheriff col lects some of the litl2 tax next spring and the road fund is replenished. It was originally intended to go ahead with the work this fall, but lack of cash intervened. This decision was reached at a conference several months ago between the commission ers of Hood River county and those of Multnomah county. It was at this meeting that the local officials defin itely determined to co-operate with Hood River county in building the highway. Later arrangements were made, as stated at the time w 1th Gov ernor West to loan convicts to Mult nomah county to work on the road. This was the last official action taken. The Multnomah County court has been visited lately by several delega ions of good road enthusiasts, who are anxious to have this road built. The last of these was composed of Samuel Hill of Maryhill, Wash.; Major II. L. Boiby, ex-Highway Commissioner of Washington, and Samuel Lancaster, said to be an expert road construction engineer. Mr. Lancaster wants the job of superintending the construction of the highway at the rate of $100 mile. This would cost Multnomah county $1600. He has the indorse ment of the Taxpayers' League, which yesterday sent a letter to the county court recommending his employment The passage at the election on No vember 5 of the act permitting county and city prisoners to be worked on the roads probably will make it un necessary for state convicts to be brought here to work on the road when the county is ready to go ahead with construction. SAYS OLD PEOPLE DON'T PLAY ENOUGH In the Thanksgiving sermon dellv ered at the I'nion service Thursday Rev. J. R. Hargreaves made some striking statements iu which he urged that the play period be extended from childhood through middle and old age and declared that all should relax oc casionally by giving away to the abandonment of wholesome mirth. The speaker said that the time is fortunately past when religion is sup posed to demand a sober and austere life. On the contrary, he said, the re ligion of today teaches that happiness and mirth go hand in hand with a Christian character and that they im prove the morals and make life more worth living. In middle and old age, Mr. Hargreaves said the ambition to keep out of the cemetery as long as possible should be secondary to really living and enjoying life. He said that the man who puts on his carpet slip pers and prefers to spend the even ing by the fire should bestir himself and seek relaxation and enjoyable en tertainment. In this connection he spoke of the physical decline which comes with advancing years and de clared that the best antidote is partic- pation in enjoyable occasions, which, while they may not necessarily pro long life, make it fuller and better. if Christian Science Services Christian Science services are held in the Commercial Club rooms Sun days at 11 a. m. The subject will be "Ancient and Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism De nounced." Sunday School at the same hour in Room 2, Davidson Building. Wednesday meetings In same room at 8 p. m. Reading room open daily, to 5 p. m. L Bean Hand and Power Sprayers D. JMcDonald Hood River, Oregon CHRISTMAS DINNER We have a fresh supply of nuts, figs, dates, raisins, cranberries and mincemeat. Order your Groceries of us and enjoy a fine dinner on Christmas day. WQQd's Grocery J. M. WOOD, Proprietor GROWERS, UNITE" SAYS GRUTCHFIELD Dr. M. A. Jones DENTIST Formerly of Hood River, la now located at 243 12 Washing ton St., Portlanp, Or. M. S. DENTAL COMPANY Of special interest because it is in line with the present trend of senti ment among the fruitgrowers of the Northwest was the statement made by J. S. Crutchfield, of the firm of Crutch field & Woolfolk, luring his recent visit in Portland. In an address be fore a number of prominent Portland bankers and railroad men Mr. Crutch field said in part as follows: "When the producer has solved the problems of soil, irrigation, spraying, disease, labor, cost, packing and pur chase of boxes and supplies, he has done about all of which he is capable toward getting the fruit upon the mar ket," said Mr. Crutchfield. "After that his responsibility should end. There fore the grower should sell his fruit f. o. b. at point of origin. It is worth more to him right then than at any other time. This plan provides for the widest range of markets. It in sures a supply to satisfy almost every demand." Specialization Is Urged Mr. Crutchfield declared that the Northwest must specialize on those line of apples in which it excels. "Oregon, Washington and Idaho." he said, "grow a better grade of Spitzen bergs, Jonathans, Grimes' Goldens, Winesaps, Arkansas Blacks and Rome Beauties than any other section of the world. There are several other var ieties in which this section leads. The growers are to be commended for the perfection they have secured In stand ardizing the pack and grade of these varieties. "But the Northwest may Just as well know now as later that a whole lot of tne apples being produced here now should be eliminated from its orch ards. Among those undesirable varie ties are the Baldwins, Greenings, Fall Pippins, Genitons, Shackelfords, and Tulpahackens. Baldwins are poor marketing ap ples at the best. The East grows them just as good as the Northwest What's more, the East has an ad van tage of about $2 a barrel a little over three of your boxes In reaching the market. It won't pay to grow Bald wins or those other objectionable varieties in this part of the country. The trees now bearing that kind of fruit should be rebudded. More Facilities Urged, ... The Northwest should specialize in 15 or 20 varieties and concentrate all its efforts along these lines. Thus the highest possible prices will be obtain able. For instance, if an agent 3000 miles away offers his customers extra fancy Wenatchee Winesaps, Hood Rlv er Spitzenbergs, Yakima Rome Beau ties or Rogue River Newtowns, he will know exs-'.iy what he Is talking about. "One of the great needs of- the Northwest now is increased shipping packing and storage facilities, so that the fruit may be assembled and loaded into cars, each variety separately, and at a cost below the present exorbitant figures which prevail in some places because of the lack of such facilities. This should demand the growers' first attention." Mr. Crutchfield explained that there are In the United States about 10,000 carload buyers of fruit. These buyers are Just as eager for a supply as Is the grower for an outlet, he said. Co-operation Is Keynote Now the way to bring about satis faction of the needs of each class, he declared, is co-operation. "I believe," he said, "that the grow, ers can co-operate efficiently among themselves and yet fall short of a solu tion of the marketing problem. They can't accomplish the desired end un less they secure the co-operation of ELEG APPARAT At Reduced Trices Hot Point Irons reduced to $3.50. All Heating and Cooking Uten sils Discounted. Christmas Gifts that are both useful and hand some. During the period of Dec. 1st, 1912, 'till Dec. 25, 1912, we will give a 5 Discount to our own paid up customers on all Heating and Cooking Apparatus. See list below for... The Sijc JCmas Suggestions 'is THE ELECTRIC IRON ..No Hood River Home can afford to be without one... Is yours? Consult the leading periodicals for late reduc tions Hot Point (new price) $3.50 General Electric $5.00 1mm THE RADIANT TOASTER ..You find your iron indispensable 2 or 3 times a week.. Here is something to be used twice as often.. . Fresh, crisp toast made at the table while you eat Hot Point $4.00 General Electric $3.50 333ui.i ; - i,ir J S H THE RADIANT GRILL . .Adapted to cooking almost anything almost .any way:.. Toast pancakes, eggs any style and grilled beefsteak are part of the list. Westinghouse (without grill) .. .$6.25 Hot Point $6.50 General Electric ....$8.50 COFFEE PERCOLATOR . .Your coffee made right at the table. An excellent present for the season. Hot Point $7.50, $11.00 General Electric $14.50, $19.00 THE HOT PLATE ..In combination with No. 3 or No. 5 the substitute for gas, or the danger ous oil stove. ..Why bother with a kitchen fire? Hot Point $5.00 $7.00 General Electric $4.25, $16.00 Hughes $8.50 CHAFING DISH What more tasteful article could Sar.ta Claut bring the lady than this. Hot Point $12.00, $18.00 General Electric $14.00, $22.25 Come early to our office and we will gladly show you any of these useful articles as well as the Copeman Slo-Ve. If the article wanted is not in stock, we will send for it. YourXmas orders should be placed early HOOD RIVER GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY PHONE 55 lcrne of SERVICE at LOWEST COST" Third and Cascade Ave. every factor between themselves and the consumer. "In order properly to handle his end of the business the grower must co operate, first with the banker and next with the railroads. Any failure to have proper railroad equipment means extra expense In handling, delay and consequent deterioration in value. It is frequently the case under present market conditions that the supply Is Irregular. Some days the supply Is In sufficient. The price consequently goes up. On days when the supply is exceHHive the price declines. It Is neceBHary, therefore, to have the thor ough co-operation of the carriers. Steadiness of supply means steadiness of price. It gives confidence to trader and steadiness to the market. Selling Organization Valuable "The successful carlot dealer Is one who, knowing the demanos of his mar ket, anticipates the same, and has ade quate supplies at all times to meet the demand. This is accomplished through a selling organization the co-operation of dealers through the en tire market of the world. "It Is entirely possible for the grow ers of the Northwest to place their fruit on the market In strictly first class condition. At that point It has Its highest Intrinsic value. The grow er can't vouch for the fruit after Jt leaves his sight. An agent then should take up the responsibility. The buyer prefers to purchase f. o. b. shipping point as It gives him from 10 to 15 days, while the fruit Is In transit, to sell It." The Pittsburg man contends that the greatest factor in he retail cost of the fruit la In Its handling beween Its final destination and the ultmato con- J sumer. SB 2S7JCT7. . .'I'i Mart II 'ift WW The Wise Christmas Shopper The one who always gets "just a little better" is the one who takes advantage of nice com plete stocks, fresh goods and plenty of time for their selection. Our JcXwclry is suitable for the masses and we invite one and all to inspect our beautiful and complete stock of... Christmas Jewelry Jctvclcr 111