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THE HOOD RIVER Highest Grade Job Printing Ad-Vertijerj Get 'RcjuttJ VOLUME 8, NUMBER 51 HOOD RIVER, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1912 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR FRUIT DISTRICTS GET TOGETHER Perfedt Harmony Prevails at Spokane Meeting and Committee Is Appointed Representing Leading Fruit Sedlions of the the Northwest with Power to Incor porate, Frame Plan for Co-operation and Report Back to District They Represent--H. F. Davidson Is Chosen Member of Committee. Greatly pleased with the action tak en by the fruit districts of the North went at Spokane Monday, at which time a co-operative marketing arrange ment was unanlmouHly favored, the Hood Klver delegation, representing local shipping organizations, returned Monday. Those who went from here Included the following: Wilmer Sleg, manager of the Hood Klver Apple Growers' Union; W. B. Dlckerson, director of the Union; Truman Butler, of the But ler Banking Company; Albert Sutton, director of the Union; 11. F. Davidson, of the Duvidson Fruit Company; C. 11. Sprout, of the National Apple Com pany, and H. A. Weber of the same company. The Hood Klver Apple & Storag J Company was not represented, but It Is understood that It is in 8) in pathy with the movement, which prom lses to mark an epoch in the fruit business of the Northwest. Not a discordant note marred the meeting, all being agreed that coope ration is necessary and all were deter mined to take definite action, although the perfecting of a permanent organ! zatiou will probably be a matter of sev eral months. There were present at the meeting ' 250 fruitgrowers, bankers and railroad men from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. They went unanimous' ly on record as favoring a central sell ing organization. Executive Committe Named The meeting named a permanent committee of nine representing an equal number of fruit districts to in corporate and work out the details of the organization. 11. F. Davidson was chosen to represent Hood Klver and on account of his many years of ex perience his appointment met with the hearty endorsement of the local dele gation. Mr. Davidson did not return with the others Monday but remained over yesterday in order to confer with the other members of the committee. This committe has three months In which to complete Its plan for a per manent organization and the latter will then be submitted to all the apple growing sections in the four states for ratification. Leading Districts Represented All the leading fruit districts of the Northwest were represented at the ' meeting, including, besides Hood Klv er, Wenatchee, Yakima, Walla Walla, Spokane Valley, Bitter Koot, Mont., Kague Klver, Ore., South Idaho dis trict and the North Idaho district. The permanent committee was orga nized as follows: W. T. Clark of Wen atchee was made permanent chairman with 11. C. Sampson of Spokane as OREGON TEACHERS MEET NEXT WEEK A number of the local teachers are plunnlng to attend the annual meet ing of the Oregon State Teachers' As sociation to be held In Portland at the Lincoln High School next week from Thursday to Saturday Inclusive. Aside from the general meetings In the main auditorium each day, the work has been divided Into seven de partments classes of which will be held in different rooms In the build Ing. In each department special courses are offered, but the depart ment work is so arranged that there will be no conflict between the special class meetings and the general meet ings of the association. The department of rural school su pervisors, with T. J. Gary as chair man, will have meetings Thursday af ternoon and Friday morning and after noon. W. T. Fletcher of the Portland schools will preside over the element ary school department. The depart ment of secondary education will be presided over by Hopkln Jenkins of Portland, with Barry Fast ham of Port land as secretary. There are also sev eral other departments. On Thursday night the teachers and principals' associations of Portland will give a dance In honor of the visit Ing delegates to the meeting tn the gymnasium of the High School building. secretary. The other members are as follows: J. H. Kobblns representing the Yakima district, II. F. Davidson Hood Kiver, Henry Huber, Walla Walla, W. M. Sackett Bitter Root, P. J. Neff Kogue Kiver, W. N. Yost the Southern Idaho districts and W. S. Thornber the Northern Idaho dis tricts. Committee Is Given Power The committee was given full power to act , having been vested with com plete authority through the unanimous adoption of the following resolution: "That such committe be, and Is given full power and authority to perfect an organization, make articles of incorporation and do everything necessary to complete a corporation or association to act as a general selling and distributing agency for the fruit growers of the Northwest; that when such corporation or association is formed, the trustees and officers there of shall adopt by-laws, plans and rules for carrying out the purpose ui such organization and submit tne same to the various organizations for market ing of fruit in the states of Washing ton, Idaho, Montana and Oregon for their approval, with an Invitation to become ueuibers of such organiza tion." Wilmer Sieg, manager of the Union, was much pleased with the results of the meeting. "They have given the committee full power and are deter mined to secure action," he said. "The meeting was roost successful in every way. I look for splendid re sults and even If they should not come I believe an important service has been done in bringing together the lo cal shipping interests and opening the way for closer relations to our mutual advantage." Forsees Important Results Truman Butler, who was a member of the local delegation to Spokane, re turned much pleased with the outcome of the meeting and forsees Important results. He said: "It was very gratifying that there was such harmony at the meeting. At previous meetings when efforts have been made to secure co-operation all has gone well until the time came to select a committee and give them power to frame up working plans. This point was passed at Monday's meeting and matters were left in a shape where definite organization should be effected without difficulty. "All the leading fruitmen of the Northwest were present at the meet ing and they all agreed that the time has come when there should be co-operation in marketing between the dif ferent sections. The committee is composed of men who, like Mr. Dav idson, have had many years of practi cal experience. I believe that they can be depended upon to frame up a marketing arrangement which will be satisfactory to the different sections which they represent. So far as the representatives of the local shipping organizations are concerned I believe News Snapshots Of (he Week from New York, renewed her fight to have the government buy Montleclln. the home of Thomm Jefferson Willie llltehle defeated Ad Wolcnst for the light weight championship of the world The govern men t started an Investigation Into the N. V , N. II and II railway system, of which C. 8. Melleii la president we were all In perfect harmony and that the plan, when submitted, will meet with a unanimous acceptance here. "The action taken so far Is not binding, however, upon any of the dis tricts. The committee was given pow er to incorporate and devise definite working plans, but it will, of course, be necessary for the districts to effect the final co-operative organization when they take action upon the plan submitted. I am very hopeful over the prospects." BATTEN'S BIRDS CAPTURE PRIZES K. F. Batten, the local poultryman carried off some of the most desirable prizes at the poultry show In Portland last week with his pen of 20 Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. In the bunch were six cockerels and 14 pul lets. The cockerels took the first and fifth prizes. The pullets took the sec ond, fourth and fifth prizes from a large number of competitors. He was awarded the $50 silver cup offered as a special prize for the best pen of Reds in the show. Chief among the honors captured by Mr. Batten's Birds was the coveted sweepstakes prize for the best pen of poultry in the show, all varieties com peting. Mr. Batten has been the recipient of many congratulations upon the splen did showing made by his fowls. Going up the price of butter. Says Poultry Pays If Intelligently Cared For Much interest has been aroused by the debate at the Commercial Club last week at which time diversified farming, especially poultry and hogs, were recommended with the local fruit Industry. E. F. Batten, one of the successful poultrymen of the valley, returned from Portland the first of the week and was Interviewed on the sub ject of whether poultry can be made to pay here. He replied that it could. If reasonably good care is given the birds, and added that his experience during the past two years has proved it to his satisfaction. He summed up his conclusions briefly as follows: "I cannot give figures for the pres ent year as I have not yet reckoned up my returns, but I can do so for the year 1911 I wintered 70 Rhode Island Red pullets, bought all of my feed and kept close track of expenses and re ceipts. At the close of that year my books Bhowed that I had cleared about 1300, which I felt well repaid me for my work. In addition to these actual An armistice was signed by the Turks it ml the Balkan Mile rboleru ravaged the armies on both sides, and Constantinople wna almont dcxpuliited by the rush of iioncomhntnnts lenvlng for Asia. The honor of governors met at Richmond. Va. The group showa three Important memln'ra-l, ex Governor Fort of New Jersey; 2. Governor Mann of Virginia, who presided; 3, Governor McGovern of Wisconsin, clmlrman of the executive committee. Mrs. Martin W. Littleton, wife of the congressman DOES POULTRY PAY? HOGS? j DISCUSSION IS INVITED Does raising of poultry pay g In the Hood' River Valley? g Does the hog business pay? g If not, what diversified Indus tries are there which can be con ducted on a profitable baHis in connection with the orchards? These are some questions which are of vital Interest to a great many orcharding In the valley. When they were raised at the Commercial Club meeting last week they brought an im mediate response from many of those present. Some said that the Poultry business pays; others insisted that it does not. On the bog question there was more unanimity, the consensus of opinion being that it can be profitably carried on in the or chards. There are many ranchers who have experimented in these matters, some with poultry, others with hogs, strawberries or other small crops. Which of these are most satisfactory and profitable? Which add to and which detract from the fertility of the soil? Here are some questions upon which an ex change of opinions would cer tainly be of great interest and benefit to all. If you have some views on the poultry business or upon any other phase of this question the News Invites you to write them down and give to others the benefit of your expe rience. It doesn't have to be a literary masterpiece; just a plain statement of facts will be sufficient to serve the purpose. Such an exchange of opinions would be interesting, instruct ive to all concerned. The Interview with Mr. Batten which appears in another col umn should start the ball roll ing. He says the poultry busi ness, if carried on with care and Intelligence, brings better re turns than strawberries, all things considered. There are no doubt many who will not agree with him. Reples are in vited. The News will cheer fully publish such letters. cash returns I had greatly improved my flock by means of close culling, judicious selection and purchase of the best cockerels to be obtained. I have found that it does not pay to try to economize In the purchase of cock erels, the best being necessary if one is to improve his stock. "In reckoning the returns from my poultry that year I believe we should also include the considerable amount of fertilizer which I was thus enabled to return to my orchards. During the winter when the birds were in the houses about four bushels a week were the accumulations. "The man who is not willing to give his poultry intelligent care and atten tion must not expect to win out as it is the little detrils that bring the best results in hendoin. That is one of the reasons why women often make bet ter poultrymen than the men, because they can give them all these little at tentions. "For the year li'll my feed bill was INTERESTING TALK ON BEESJS GIVEN At the meeting of the West Side Improvement Club last week an in structive talk on the culture of bees in this valley was given by W. W. Dakin, who has had a long experience with the little honey makers. Stated very briefly, Mr. Dakin said that the bee is the symbol of Industry and has been intimately connected with the life of man from prehistoric times. He spoke of the many varieties which at first existed. From these two have been developed the leather and the gold colored bees. The former, Mr. Dakin said, is better adapted to the moist cli mate that exists in the Hood River Valley during the winter months. Bees are a profitable investment for the orchardist, the speaker declared, regardless of their honey production. Experts at the O. A. C. and elsewhere have demonstrated the great value of bees as pollenlzers. In the Hood Riv er Valley, however, pasture other lha; the apple blossoms should be provid ed for at least two months during the summer. Some form of cover crop is recommended, the best combination being red and alfike clover, while al falfa and white clover are also good. Bee colonies should be protected from the wind and the hives should face to the south. No shade Is re quired except on the hottest summer days. The hives should not be locat in the orchard, Mr. Dakin said. How ever, spray does not poison the bees except when applied at the time when the trees are in full bloom. Before investing in bees the ran cher should read up on the subject, de clared the speaker. Failures arise from ignorance of the bees' nature and it is a simple industry to manage when one is properly informed. The magazine'Gleanings in Bee Culture," was recommended as a helpful hand book. There is always a shortage of bees, Mr. Dakin said, and those who intended to secure some in the spring should put in their order early. Single colonies cost from $8 to $10 and the queens from $1 to $20. The new program committee of the West Side club consists of J. R, For den, C. M. Hurlburt and O. T. Wede meyer. They are arranging for an interesting series of meetings to be held during the winter. Long stockings will soon be at a premium. Woe unto him who hath only a sock. $226.50. I sold eggs in the market for 1224.63, fryes for $58, settings of eggs for $10 and breeding stock for $110, The increase in the value of my stock brought the total to a point which showed about $300 to the good. This covered my labor and depreciation of the plant. "One point is that in growing straw berries or other crops between the trees we are constantly taking away from the fertility of the soil, but in keeping poultry we are adding to the soil. "Of course the high cost of grain is a handicap here, but I have often suggested that local ranchers com bine in making their orders and get the benefit of wholesale prices. This would effect a considerable saving. "What 1 have said of poultry might also be said of hogs. The time has passed when we can continue this clean cultivation of our orchards. If it is continued they are bound to become impoverished. We know that there is good money in hog raising and, like the poultry industry, it can be carried on profitably and to good ad vantage." Carnegie-Gives $17,500 For Library Building Telegram Received Yesterday Announces That Hood River's Petition Has Been Acted Upon Favorably and Splendid Addition to City Is AssuredWill Probably Be Erected Next Summer. Andrew Carnegie has donated $17,- 500 for this purpose A telegram containing this an nouncement was received yesterday by Professor J O. McLaughlin, secretary of the local library board. All who heard the news were de lighted. Petition for such donation was made several months ago and this is the first intimation that it would be acted upon favorably. The local library board has already secured an attractive site and an an nual income has been obtained which will fully comply with all the condi tions of the donation by Andrew- Car negie. There is no reason why there should be any delay in construction of the Special 21 mas Services at the Local Churches Yuletide Will be Observed with Husical Program and Exercices Appropriate to the Season --Schools Close Friday-Stores Remain Open Evenings, be ginning Saturday--Xmas Spirit Prevails. With Christmas only a week away tne Yule tide spirit is becoming mani fest In the gay shop windows, the In creasing number of shoppers and the bright, expectant faces of the children. There will be Christmas services w ith special music at the churches Sunday. The store will begin Saturday to remain open evenings in order to ac commodate late shoppers until Wed nesday. Special church announcements for Christmas are as follows: Congregational Church The Christmas season will be mark ed by elaborate programs at River side church next Sunday. The must cal programs are as follows: Morning: Organ Prelude "The Heavens Are Anthem "The Birthday of a King" W. H. Neidlinger Anthem "Sing O Heavens" Berthold Tours Offertory "Lovely Appear over th i Mountains" Gounod Amhem "O Holy Night" (Cantique de Noel) A. Adam The anthems will be sung by a quintet composed of C. H. Henney, Mrs. P. S. Davidson, Miss Lela Hersh tier, Mrs. C. H. Henney and Geo. R. Wilbur. Evening: Organ numbers: Hallelujah Chorus tD Major), Handel; Noel Eccossais, A. Guilmant; "Silent Night" (Varia tions), Ashford; "March of the Magi Kings;" Th. Dubois; "O Sanetissima in C Minor", Guilmant; "Adeste Fidel is" (Variations and Finale), Ashford Oake. Chorus Choir Numbers: "In the Fields with Their Flocks Abiding Farmer: "Arise, Shine," Fred C. Mak er. Solo, "Night of Nights, Van de Water, Mrs. C. II. Henney. The pastor will preach a Christinas sermon in the morning and in the veiling he will give a talk on the Christinas carols w hich will be sung. The Sunday School will render its Christinas cantata Friday evening. December L'7. Immanuel Church (The Heights) The Sunday School Christinas exer cises and tree at Immanuel church (the Heights) wilt be held on Tues lay evening. All members of congre gation and friends of the Sunday School scholars are invited to attend Valley Christian Church At the Valley Christian church next lutiday the services will be appropri te for the Christmas seasou both morning and evening, there will be pedal music In the morning and in he evening the choir will render a hristuias cantata composed by Ira lishop Wilson, entitled. "The First hrlstmas." All will be welcome. Kev. J. A. Itelinett, pastor. Grace U. B. Church Sunday School at lo a. in. Sermon building In view of the above facta and It is hoped that It may be completed next summer. SIGNAL HONOR CONFERRED ON HIGN PRIEST CARSON J K. Carson, high priest of the local Masonic lodge, was the recipient of a signal honor at the banquet of Royal Arch Masons held in Portland Satur day evening. There were 250 present and leading Masonic officials of the district were included in this number. A number of officials prominent In Ma sonry throughout the state were guests of honor and among them were Mr. Carson. This was also a grace ful recognition of the hospltality which was extended to Portland Ma sons on their recent visit here. 1st ad big head story at 11, subject, "Wise Men Before an All-wise Christ."- Junior at 3. C. E. at 6:30. The Christmas entertainment at 7:30. Everybody welcome. J. B. Parsons, minister. Unitarian Church The services at the Unitarian church next Sunday will be as follows: Sun day School at 10 o'clock. Christmas service at ll.subject, "The Spirit of Christmas," Young People's services at 6:30, subject, "The Meaning of Christ mas." Special music at all the ser vices. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching services at 11 a. il. and 7:30 p. m. Themes, morning, "The Christmas Message." Evening, "A Christless World." Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. trayer meeting on i nursuay even ing at 7:30 o'clock. All are cordially Invited to these services. W. B. Y'oung, pastor. BISHOP SGADDING TO PREACH TODAY Rt. Rev. Charles Scadding, D. D., Episcopal bishop of Oregon, will preach this (Wednesday) morning at the service to be held at St. Mark's church at 11 o'clock in honor of the fifth anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Paddock. To this service as well as to the reception this evening . all friends of Bishop Paddock, regard less of church affiliations, are cordially invited. After the morning serv'ice lunch will be served at the rectory by the adies of the guild for the guest of honor, the visiting clergymen and var ious officials of the missionary dio cese who have accepted the Invita- iou to be present. In the evening a dinner will be glv u at the Mt. Hood Hotel by Rev. and Mrs. Edmund Trew Simpson. After his a reception will be held at the rectory between 8 and 10 o clin k, when Bishop Paddock will be pleased to meet all of his friends. Sermon Is Commended The Sunday evening sermon of ev. J. II. Parsons at the I . H. church are becoming more popular earn week is he enters deeper Into the discussion f practical or applied Christianity, hristianit y that benefits mankind prepares them for better conditions ml tits them for the stnixgl" of life re as well as In th beyond. Last Sunday evening, by request, h preach d on the subject of universal pence, which showed a thorough study and hounded in so many priu Mi ill, Heir vldeiit truths that, ewry person then- wan surely benelliid mid abundantly epaid for going cvii It 'he wi-atlo-r was disagreeable. q i. (1,