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2 THE HOOD KIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1912 SYSTEM IN BUSINESS. Advantage of tha Man Wha Knew Whin ta Find Thing. Among twenty clerk employed by a New York Importing house It was do ey matter for one to attract tha attention of tba manager. And It waa not with any such Idea, In fact that young Uareo kept his desk and tba papera In his car In tbe most neat and careful order. lie did it Just because be bad a aystematlc mind and liked things In place. lie was alwaya able at moment's notice to put bis band on anything be needed. 80 when the manager hap pened to need a certain price list. copies of wblcb bad been given not only to GaTen, but to every one of tbe other nineteen clerks, It waa GaTen wbo placed bis hand on bis copy while the others were Just beginning to won der where they bad put theirs. There wns no comment on that, but few days later when the manager again needed certain papers GaTen found them first. "Aren't you the man wbo gave me that price list on Monday T" asked the manager. "Yes!" "Well, my private secretary has Just been promoted, and I need a new one, a man who will know where to find things. Would yon like the place?" There was only one answer to that That waa bow Gaven got bis first step. New York World. THE TINY HUMMING BIRD. In On Specie It Bill I Nearly a Long aa It Body. All humming birds, though varying much In size and color, exhibit the aame form of wing, legs, and feet the wings being stroug (considering the small size of the bird), while tbe legs and feet are remarkably weak and del icate, a clear Indication that these lit tle creatures are Intended to spend al most all their time in the air. In accordance with this we find that bumming birds are never seen on tbe ground; that even when feeding they seldom trouble themselves to alight, but suspend themselves in the air be fore the flower on whose Juices they mean to feed, tbe rapid vibration of tbe wings causing them to appear like two fana of filmy gauze and producing at tbe same time that peculiar bum ming sound from which these birds derive their popular name. The beak of most bumming birds Is long, delicate and slightly curved to enable It to reach tbe Inmost recesses of the trumpet shaped flowers which abound In tbe tropical regions, but tbe shape of the beak Is very variable, probably on account of the particular flower on wbicb tbe bird feeds. In some instances it is nearly straight and In oue species, tbe sword bill hum ming bird, it Is very nearly as long as the rest of the body. St- Louis Globe-Democrat Bismarck's Mystio Number. Bismarck held, with Pythagoras, that not 13, but 3, was the great and per fect number. Bismarck's associations with 3 were remarkable. He had serv ed three masters. lie bad three names Bismarck, Schoenhausen and Lauen burg. Tbe arms of bis family are a clover leaf and three oak leaves. He was concerned in three wars and sign ed three treaties of peace. In the Franco-Prussian war be bad three horses killed under him. Be brought about tbe meeting of three emperors and was responsible for the triple al liance. He bad three children. His family motto was "In Trlnitate Robur" ("Strength In Trinity"), and contem porary caricature pictured him with three hairs on bis bead. Three was the beginning, the middle and tbe end of Bismarck. He Got Along Fin. Thomas had never been able to carry tune, and after be bad been for awhile In a class where singing was obligatory bis mother felt curious to know bow be managed to keep np with the singing. "Thomas," she inquired, "bow do yon get along in your singing class?" "FlneT" declared Thomas. "Why. that's lovely," said bis de lighted and mystified mother. "What does your teacher say about It?" "She aays." replied Thomas cheer fully. " 'Now, Thomas, If you don't feel like singing yon needn't' "Chica go Record Herald. Putting It to Good Us. "I s'pose you've been very careful about th' books you let your children have." "Oh, yea. Indeed! There's our Jim we Intend blm for a statesman. Jim was raised on tbe Congressional Rec ord." "Tbe Congressional Record! Well, well!" "Yes; we let blm sit on It for years so he'd be raised enough to eat from the Uble." Cleveland Plain Dealer. Th Bong Bird. Tbey say tbe birds are timid. Great heavens, to be so small and lovely In a world of hawks and snares and yet dare to sing aa if tbe gods were good! In all tbe wide creation there is noth ing brsver than tbe heart of a singing bird. Yet Both Mad Hits. Director Kay. my man, bow Is It that dbakesprare'a statu Is atandlng on the iedestal marked Scott? Attendant -He must have got bis base on an error, sir. Brooklyn Life. Legitimate Qu.atlon. Father-No. Indeed! My father nev er beard me tell lie! WlllleWas grand- as deaf as grandma? Clsvs laud rials Dm tor. ASK SANTA STOP AT M n BE on his way to your chimney or Christmas tree. There are more things here for every member of the family, than in any other store in town. Come in and pick out the things you want him to deliver I eBEsmsbbbbb 3 C. . riffa. wMt Schatfoer 8c Mara Clothing We have one of the finest assortments you could wish to select from in Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits and Overcoats. They are the very best you can buy, and we will stand back of them, giving you'the very strongest kind of a guarantee as to the satisfaction one of these garments will give you. Manhattan Shirts We also have a fine lot of Man hattan Shirts to. show'you, something any man or boy would be proud of. Hats Then we can fit you out with a nice John B. Stetson Hat, another article that cannot help but please any gentleman. All the newest blocks in stiff or soft hats. Tics Or, if you do not care for a hat, we can supply you with a neat 4-in-hand or cravat Tie. We have one of the largest and.finest assortments that have ever been displayed in the city. Gloves Genuine Dent Gloves as well as many other kinds, any of which would be most acceptable as a present. LADIES' FUR SETS and FUR SCARFS A most complete line and at special prices. These will make splendid Christmas presents and be much appreciated by any lady something most appropriate for this season of the year. Let us show you the splendid values. GLOVES IF IN DOUBT GIVE HER GLOVES. A lady never ha too many pair and they arc always appreciated. We have a splendid lot appropriate for Christmas giving from a nice golf glove for 25 cents to the finest kid, 16 button length, for $3.25 You need take no chances about the size aa we will gladly exchange glovea bought for presents if they do not prove to be the right size. NECKWEAR Among the really practical gift none is more acceptable than a nice neckpiece. We have an excellent ns soitment and at ridiculously low prices. A new lot just received this wtrk by express of these dainty and stylish wearables. Iiows, plain and beaded, Fancy Stocks, Robespierre Collars, Jabots., etc., etc. 10c, 15c, 25c and up CHRISTMAS HANDKERCHIEFS THE LARGEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Displayed so well that you can tell at a glance just which you wish. Plain embroidered 5c Plain, embroidered and lace.... 10c. Plain, embroidered and lace, all pure linen ' 15c And on up to $1, all pure linen, hem stitched, lace and embroidery edge. We also have a fine line of initial handkerchiefs in pure linen that are nice for gift giving. FANCY APRONS We have a nice lot of these with scolloped edge and embroidered in different patterns made of good grade of lawn and well finished. These are very appropriate and are always pleas ing.. .We have them for 25c, 35c and 50c CHRISTMAS HOSIERY A lady is always delighted with a Christmas gift of Hosiery. It never faila to please her. We have a splen did assortment suitable for gifta and at most reasonable prices. Fine silk lisle hose in all colors made to give the beat of service, as well as fine ap pearance.. .TH E PAIR 25 cents All pure silk hose in colors black, tan, white, amoke, etc. SPECIAL THE PAIR 45 cents Highest grade all pure silk, good heavy weight, extra big values, THE PAIR $1.50 MEN'S AND LADIES' UMBRELLAS Made with handsome gold and sil ver handles. The assortment includes all the latest novelties. All are made with paragon frame with steel rods and handsome handles in many pat terns. They have fine wool and silk covers, fast colors and are water proof for i $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50 $3 and up LADIES' WAISTS WHAT COULD BE MORE APPRO PRIATE and acceptable for a Christ mas present than one of the many handsome silk or Marquisette Waists that we have on the Second Floor. We have a fine line of these waists and would be pleased to show them to you. TOYS FOR THE TOTS Tiny Dolls and big Dolls(dressed and undressed), Steam Engines, Magic Lanterns, a whole Menagerie of Wild Animals, Wagons, Rocking Horses, Guns, Tops, Go Carts, Doll Buggies, Dishes, Blocks, Balls, Games, Books, etc., etc., in fact our Christmas showing is a Fairyland of many mys teries to the childish mind. Ther is hardly a want that we cannot supply. Make up your list and com to this store. WE WILL BE PLEASED TO HELP YOU IN ANY WAY WE CAN. ..Toy Dressers and Side boards 12c and up. Woolly Lamba and other Animala 10c and up. Stuffed and Mechanical Animala. . .25c Dolls for 1c, 2c, 5c and up. Nine-piece China Set 10c 9-piece Enameled Cooking Utensils 20c 12 piece China Set 10c Autograph Albums 10c. Games of all kinds 5c and up. Tin Horns 5c and up. Fancy Rubber Balls 5c and up Baby Rattle with Wells ..5c and up. Aluminum Cups for the children 10c and up Silver Mugs, Gold Lined ..25c and up Mechanical Traina with Circular Track 30c and up Magic Lanterns 50c and up. Kitchen Set with Big Range $1. Complete Grocery Store 70c. Paints 5c and up. Banks of Every Description, 10c and up Automoblies 25c Toy Cuns 15c Toy Sewing Machines $1 Fancy Box Paper in pretty Christmas Boxes 10c and up Celluloid Necktie Boxes 70c Comb and Brush Sets 98c and up Genuine Cutglass Spoon Trays. .$1.15 Genuine Cutglass Fruit Bowls.. $2.50 Toy Wash Boards 10c Child's Little Red Chairs 35c Child's Rocking Chair 75c Doll Go-Carts 50c Wheelbarrows 35c Wooden Tubs 14c Shoo Flies for Children $1.25 Sled, a Good Assortment. .65c and up Coral Bracelet 10c Gold Braceleta $1.25 Gold Front Collar pin 25c Scarf Pin 25c Pearl Cufi Button 25c Fountain Pen 50c A most complete line and at special prices. These will make splendid Christmas presents and be much ap preciated by any lady Something most appropriate for thia season of the year. Let us show you what splen did values we have. Second Floor. THE FAME Hood River's Largest ... And Best Store ... Store Open SATURDAY, MONDAY and TUESDAY Evenings DEVELOPMENT NEWS OF STATE GIVEN The second annual Oregon Irriga tion Congress will be held in Portland January S-ll and the program is now being arranged. It will be the most important gathering of irrigationists ever held in this state. Every irriga tion district in Oregon Is expected to be represented and members of the government reclamation service, ah well as the entire membership of the next legislature will be invited. There will be a thorough consideration of the needs of the irrigated land farmer both on the government and state pro jects and everything possbile will b done to aid in the development of the irrigated sections of the state. Wil liam Hanley of Burns is president of the congress and J. T. llinkle of Menu iston is the secretary. The Oregon Development League is busy on pre liminary plans for the Congress. Oregon dairymen and cheese and butter makers of the state are in sea sion this week at Albany. A four days' convention opened Tuesday. The program of addresses and discussions la of a high standard and from the an nual gathering much benefit to the in dustry will result. Eastern Oregon can be counted on to do its share in the state's agricul tural production. Now that the crops are gathered. Instances of big yields are being reported. Elba Rogers, a farmer of the Kreewater district, re ceived over $1100 for tomatoes raised on three-quarters of an acre. His crop was marketed through the Fruit Grow era I tilon, wnicn was prouauiy re sponsible for a good price. Curtis and Rolph of Ontario dug 1'XiO bushels of splendid potatoes from two and one half acres. From one bill 66 potatoes were taken. More than seven carloads of pure alfalfa honey was shipped out of Vale this year. Closer co-operation between the fruit grower, the railroads and all al ied interests was urged at a meeting of growers and dealers at a luncheon at the Portland Commercial Club. It was stated by a prominent Eastern dealer that a study of the market con ditions and a better organization will prevent an over-BUflply of Northwest ern apples and the hope of the Indus try was said to be a closer harmony in growing and marketing the fruit. Commercial bodies of the Willam ette Valley will, it is said by govern ment ollicials, be obliged to chow more interest in the Improvement of the channel of the Willamette Kiver be fore federal engineers will be ready to go ahead with the deepening of the str. am to six feet at all points as far south as Eugene . Local co-operalion is awaited. Better steamer service on the L'pper Columbia and the Snake Rivers was the subject recently taken up by a con ference of commercial club represent atives at Kennewick. Plans were made for the operations of boats for the coming year and resolutions were adopted that the organizations repre sented should assist In every way the these streams. Smith-Pieplow Wedding Meeting here yesterday, George VV. Smith, a Portland business man, and Miss Ruby Marie Pleplow of Walla Walla, Wash., were united in marriage shortly before noon by Rev. W. B. Young of the Methodist church. Miss Pieplow's father is well known here as the Western Union operator and Miss Pieplow waa In Hood River for several weeks last summer taking his place. She has friends here who will wish her much happiness. They will make their home in Porlland. The News for good printing CHURCH UNDERTAKES LARGERJCTIVITY At the 'citizens' platform meeting some time ago Prof. L. II. Gibson said it was the duty of the church to pro vide amusements for the boys and men of a community in which it was oper ating. Last Friday night a musical and lit erary program was rendered in the U. H. church and the entire congregation went on record as favoring such an advance. Rev. Parsons said in part: "What the Christian needs to do is to re-enforce precept by the unanswer able logic of practice. He should nev er compromise with error nor should he countenance sin. It is our busi ness as followers of Jesus Christ to counteract sin and sinful influences. "The Christian church is a living force organized so as to glorify Christ and bring good to men. She is to min ister to and make over again the brok en, hopeless delinquents of society. However, the most Important duty of the church is the conservation of her forces and the utilization of her equip ment and opportunities at hand. To fortify growing life is better than to ferret out mature creatures who are stranded; to say the least it is the business of the church to try to keep men from becoming stranded, by the use of kindly restraints. Furthermore, it is the business of the church to nourish natural hunger. It Is not enough to denounce certain practices and amusements as evil; we must pro vide substitutes and agencies by which the energies of men shall be employ ed so as to make that employment con tribute to the development of charac ter and the uplift of human kind. To be effectual as Christians we must know how to pray. To be effectual as workers we must know how to play." Timely remarks and addresses were made by ("has. Davidson, W. B. North, Mrs. Isaac Ford, Mrs. S. E. Ilartmess and Prof. L. B. Gibson. Dr. Sharp, Mr. Newman, Miss Car lisle, Mrs. Woodburn and E. K. Ilart mess rendered several numbers of classical instrumental and vocal music. Some of the things voted at this first meeting were: To have "Family Night" programs throughout the winter and draw upon the talent of the entire community. To offer free gymnasium privileges to the non-church going public as well as to the members of the local congre gation. To have an open door every night in the week, the "gym" being closed only when religious services are held In the church. Poet All my life seemed to go Into that poem. I was perfectly exhausted when I had finished writing It. Sporting Editor I can sympathize with you. I was in exactly the same condition when 1 had finished reading it. Pathfinder. Regular Sunday excursion to Park dale. Pleasant trip for yourself and friends. Couldn't beat this weather. "By George, I call this rubbing It In," declared a Pittsburg poet. "How now?" "I sent this magazine two poems anil they sent me back three." Pitts , burg Post. Let it be... in STEIRLDNG SOLVER When youjmySterling Silver for your home, you are practicing economy. You2ehoughtofit in that light perhaps,. yejterHngJseHastjng. You may take pride in it year after year-use it year af ter year -and still it is as good as ever. Many of our customers are collecting Sterling Silver for the home. Wouldn't you like to do it too? Our stock is complete and our prices low Please step in and examine. in Wo D. LA IRA WAY Hood River, Oregon I