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THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. 1913 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS niHJMID VlDNMDir HOaNINUS BY MOOD RIVER NEWS COMPANY, Inc Hood Rivasa. Oinoa R. B. BENNETT U 8. BENNETT Eom Busini I Manage Subscription, $1.50 Year In Advance En tared aa ascond-claaa matter. Feb. 10. 1909. at the post office at Hood River. Orasot. ite tha Act of March t, 187. SPUR 0.-W.R.& N. TO ACTION ON ROAD Multnomah county la disatlsfied with the delay of the O.-W. R. & N. Company in connection with the right of way for the Portland-Hood River scenic highway. More than $100,000 has been appropriated for that pur pose by Multnomah county and they are anxious to secure the necessary concessions from the railroad with out further delay. They have finally Insisted that the railroad give them a definite answer this week. For more than a month County Judge Cleeton and Commissioners JIart and Lightner have attempted to procure a satisfactory answer, but each time they have been put off. Several calls have been made and company officials have repeatedly pro mised to submit a tentative contract Their failure to do so is creating a feeling among those interested in the highway, that the railroad is not anx ious to enter into a contract and may even decline to do so. Must Make Time If work is to be done on the high way this year, negotiations must be completed soon, according to Judge CleeUm, who added: "Hood River has been at the road at its end and we are prepared to tarfi construction as soon as we are assured that the several strips of land we want on property within the rail road's right of way will be granted us. The company's officials have re peatedly postponed entering into nego tiations on this matter and we must have an answer soon. If the company refuses to allow us to use lands on their right of way where we cannot pas along the river valley otherwise we will be compelled to give up the idea of building the road immediately as we planned and follow another pro gram which we have already mapped out in case negotiations fail. "According to our surveys the pro posed road must encroach upon the O.-W. R. & N. rights of way and prop erties several places along the line if we are to get the best grade and scenic advantages. These surveys show that we will in no way hamper the railroad or cause any inconven ience. The whole question virtually hangs in the balance, and we are anxious that it be decided." The Multnomah county court took the question up with the railroad more than a month ago and asked their representatives to submit a contract covering the use of railway property at the several points in question. The matter was put up to the company In such a way that it is In position to concede what points it is willing to. Officials of the O.-W. R. & N. explain the delay by saying It has not been possible for those in authority to meet and decide upon what action to take. NORTHWEST FRUIT MEN MEET FRIDAY H. F. Davidson will attend the meet ing of the board of directors of the Northwest Distributers' Association to be held at North Yakima Friday. He Is a director of the association, representing Hood River. The first meeting was held in Spo kane Immediately following the Na tional Apple Show. A preliminary or ganization was then made. A board pt directors was elected and they sub sequently chose their officers and In corporated. Of Hood River's relation toward this Northwest Distributers' Association Mr. Davidson said: "The Northwest Distributers' Asso ciation would be of no value to Hood River unless we become organized among ourselves upon some co-opera tive basis. Its greatfst value, so far as Hood River Is concerned, will be that the organization will market through the proper channels much Northwest fruit that would otherwine be thrown on the auction market, be cause all sections do not have market ing associations of their own. Practi cally no Hood River apples are ever placed on the auction market, but do feel the effect of the demoralise Hon that results when boxed tp'ls from other sections are so sacrificed. "Great value will also eorre from the better marketing methods that would be employed by such an organi sation. Hood River can afford to make a concerted effort towards nip- portlng It This would not necessarl ly mean that Hood Rtver woull mar ket all of her apples through Hi.- r f anUatiou. However, there are mine of our varieties which might btt mar keted to better advantage 'hroiiKh such an organization. We ran r.ar ket our Spitienbergs, Newtowns. and Ortleys ourselves because they are special varieties of this valley, but the other varieties might very likely be handled better through a general distributing organization." Sieg la Misquoted Wilmer Sieg, manager of the Union, said: "I was quoted by the Glacier last week as saying that Hood River does not need such an organization Not only was the supposed Interview unauthorized, but I never made any such sratement. On the contrary I fell as Mr. Davidson does that Hood River can well Join in the organiza tion of a general distributing assocla tion for the Northwest." MASON GIVES VIEW OF CONSOLIDATION Editor, the News: In your last is sue you state my views upon consol idating the four selling organizations in a manner that might be mislead ing to your readers, especially In re gard to removing any possibility of the Sherman Anti-Trust Law making us trouble. In the first place I want to say that no man in the valley wants to see all of us in one organi zation more than I, but if we are go ing to get together let us begin with the spirit of "get together," not start out with a double-headed affair with a ratio of five to four control twice delegated from the people. This means a factional fight which will put all others in this valley to shame be fore it is over. If we buy out two of the organizations and lease the other two we have In the eyes of the law the only two organizations in the valley merged Into one under a lease, which is just as much in violation of the Sherman Law as was the Wholesale Merchants' Central Organization in Portland and covers a larger territory than their organization. Now, I am willing ro admit that my plan will do the same thing, yet It removes any possibility of interfer ence with the Sherman Law and also puts us in a position whereby fac tional differences will be held down to the minimum. Besides this the new consolidated organization will then be under direct control of Its share holders, who are the growers of the valley. Under the proposed plan described In your last issue, we will have a double delegated power, which Is too often abused. We should not desire to have so much political tactics used to manage our only co-operative sell ing machine. I will admit it Is abso lutely necessary to use delegated pow er to some extent, but to have one set of delegates elect another set does not look good to me in Oregon. It might have been all right in Oregon several years ago, but that day Is passing away. In order that your readers mav know just what I want I will state it briefly: Organize the Hood Rlvc-r Apple Growers' Association or Ex change, or whatever you desire to call It. Buy out all of the four pres ent organizations at their real va'ue. squeezing out all water. If each of them desires to get together no diffi culty will be too great to overcome in accomplishing the desired result Of course some one wIHI always say when a great problem Is to be solved "It can't be done." But If these or ganizations desire to consolidate a strongly as us poor apple grower who pay all the expenses the Job cculd l:o done perfectly satisfactory ta all. But someone says "WouH you sell out the Apple Growers' Unlju?' Just as well sell It as to leav? It in viola tion of the law. Of what use is the Davidson Fruit Company or the Hood River Apple Growers' Union If this new organization is to take the place of all four present organizations? Only one organization is necessary and Jet that organization be owned and controlled by the fruit growers of the valley. The selling of the Apple Growers' Union under my plan, by transferring all shares and stock to the new organization. Is simply sell ing it back to the growers. Then ask each shareholder In the other three organizations to take not to ex ceed 25 shares In the new organiza tion. We now have about 350 mem bers or shareholders, holding $47,000 worth of stock in the Apple Growers' Union, and the other three organiza tions combined would not have to ex ceed 40 shareholders snd if each of them would hold 25 shares In the new organization they would only hold $10,000 worth of stock, which is about one-fifih of the stock held by the members of the Apple Growers' Union. This would leave the control where It Is now and should alwavi be In the hands of the growers. I would i also limit the number of shares to be sold to anv one Denton to 25. and i iiiHn nave win oy-iaws so woraeu as to prohibit the re-selling of any share until first offered for sale to the or ganization. This will prohibit any faction buying shares and finally con trolling the organization. In conclusion, let me urge of you to do a little thinking on this subject. If we are going to get together, let us "GET TOGETHER." Kill all organi zations but one. Hire Mr. Sieg and Mr. Davidson to run It. Take away from both of them any organization upon which a faction may be built. We want but one organization. So let us take over all of the property where we will have absolute control of if. Leave no buildings to be ob tained by any faction under any cir cumstances. Burn all bridges be hind us . Leave nothing over which an enemy may cross. If this article does not seem plain common sense to you, I will be pleased to exchange further Ideas. ..Yours for getting together that means "GET TOGETHER AND STAY TOGETHER." Yours respectfully, A. I. MASON. Read the News it tella It all. Sugar We Sell Tbtift SSL Co.'s Premium Hams and 'Bacon Premium Lard in 5 and 10 lb. pails Silverleaf Lard in 5 and 10 lb. pails Jewel Compound in 5 and 10 lb. pails Have you tried it? If not, why not? Try it and if you like it tell others if not tell us. 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COLONIST FARES t WESTBOUND t March 15 to April 15, 1913 I SEND FOR THE POLKS t While the Fares are Low The Low Fares apply from the following and many other points in the East, to any section on the 0-W. R. & N. in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Atlanta, Ga...$5l.70 Baltimore. Md. 54.75 Boston, Mass... 55.15 Buffalo, N. Y.. 47.50 Charleston, S.C. 53.90 Detroit, Mich.. 43.50 Fort Worth.Tex. 40.75 Minneapolis 30.00 Chicago., Louisville Ky. .$42.85 Memphis, Tenn. 42.50 Milwaukee, Wis. 36.70 Montgomery ,A1. 50. 1 5 Muskogee, Ok. 35.20 New York City 55.00 New Oilcans.. 48.05 St. Paul, Minn. 30.00 PREPAID ORDERS Tickets will be delivered without extra charge to any body at any joint where Colonist fares apply, upon deposit with any 0-W. R. & N. Agent of the amount. For full particulars drop a card to J. H. FREDRICY, Agent 0-W. R. & N. Hood River, Oregon. I TELEPHONE HEARING MARCH 31 The Railroad Commission of Oregon has given notice that In the matter of the application of the Home Tele phone Company to advance certain rates there will be a hearing and in vestigation before the Commission at the Courthouse on Monday, the 31st day of March, at the hour of 10:30 o'clock, a. m. at which time and place all parties to the said proceeding will be heard thereon. i GARDEN PLANTING T SEASON IS NOW HERE I have a fine stock of Hol I.land and. Oregon ROSES ready for delivery, rlace your orders early with me for EASTER LILIES. GEORGE HASLINGER THE HEIQHT'S GREENHOUSE j, rnone $5,751 St. Paul $30.00 Minneapolis... 30.00 Duluth 30.00 Kansas City 30.00 Omaha 30.00 St Joseph 30-00 Lincoln 30.00 Oklahoma City $35.25 Philadelphia,Pa. 54.75 Pittsburg. Pa... St. Louis, Mo.. Denver.Colo. Omaha, Neb. . Kansas City, Mo. 47.00 37.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Leavenworth.K. 30.00 .$38.00 . T J. F. WATT, M. D., Fhyslcian and Surgeon Offlee, Hoots Phoos UM-Baa. U71 Hood River :: Oregon Dr. 11. H. Sharp Dr. Edna U. Sharp DRS. SHARP Osteopathic Physicians Graduataa of th American Srhool of Ostaopathy. kirkavill. Ma Offic In Eliot Buildinc Phoaw-OtUea 1WL. Rcsidenra IOCS Hood RivOT, Orasoa E. D. KANACA Physician and Surgeon Offiea in National Bank BuUdlnf Phona, Offiea 4211 Re. 1811 Hood Rirar. Oraaron H. L. DUMBLE Physician and Surgeon Call promptly aoawand in tow or country, day or niht. Tatephonaa-Rcaidmc 1081. Jfflc 1241. Otfic in th Broalua Building. DR. E. O. DUTRO Physician and Surgeon Offlc In Smith Building Hour 1 to 4 p. m. by appointment phon 1671 Kea. Lawia Houaa. Udell Phon Odell 139 Call promptly answered in country day or night DR. MALCOLM BRONSON Physician and Surgeon Eliot Block Phon 4151 Hood Riyer, Oregon J. H. McVAY, M. D. Diagnosis, Consultation and Surgical Diseases a Specialty Phone 2274 . . Office hours 3 to S C. H. JENKINS, D. M. D. Dentist Office. Hall Building, over Butler Banking Co. Offic phon 202. Keaidene phon 1831 Hood Kivar, Oregon H. Dudley W. Pineo, D. D. S. Dentist Office 4, ( and . Smith Bldg. Offlc-Horn phon 131. Raaidenc-Hom 131-B Hood River. Oregon DR. JUSTIN WAUGH General Surgeon Eliot Building EAR, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT M. E. WELCH Licensed Veterinarian Hood RiTr. Oregon STEARNS & DERBY Lawyers First National Bank Building Hood River, Oregon Phon 3671 Eooroa 9-10, Smith Block GEORGE R. WILBUR LAWYER Hood Itlver Oregon ERNEST C. SMITH LAWYER Rooma 14 and 15. Hall Building Hood River. Oregon L. A. & A. P. REED ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAW Two Doora North of Poatoffle Phon 1331 Hood River, Oregon MURRAY KAY CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR Phonb 1301 Bnogrua Building Hood Rivia L. A. HENDERSON Surveyor and Civil Engineer Formerly U. 8. Land Surveyor Philippine bland Two doors north of poatoffle. Phon 1331 P. M. MORSE City Engineer and Surveyor CITY AND COUNTY WORK Heilbronner Building Hood River, Oregon A. C. BUCK Notary Public and Insurance Agent Room 12, BrosK Block Hood River. Oregon C. M. IIURLBURT SURVEYOR Telephone 5648 R. R. BARTLETT ARCHITECT Hailbrnnnar BulMlnv ROOD RIVER. OREGON Phona 1891 t i Oregon Lumber SJ WHOLESALE and RETAI L large;stock:of Band Sawed Lumber on Hand: WHICH WILL BP SOLD CEDAR POSTS CEDAR SHIP LAP and SHINGLES Estimates Furnished. Call on Either Phone DEC, OREGON a 4$t& Capital $100,000 FIRST NATIONAL BANK H00D:RIVER, OREGON Hood River Banking & Trust Co. Extends a"cordial invitation to you,rpersonally to call and open a checking account. Any amountjwill open an account in our savings department. We pay 3 per centinterest,compounded semi-annually. We promise the best of service and satisfaction. L M. M. Hill, W. W. President, Vice C. H. Stranahan, FASHION Livery, Feed fZr STRAN AHANS & RATHBUN fXr HOOD RIVER, OREGON !Ji HQrses bought, sold or ex- 1 i ul cange' Plea3ure parties can wof 0 j I secure first class rigs. Sbecial J- , J attention given to moving fur- ii . (B niture and pianos. We do f Pi everything horses can do. an Wholesale and Retail Lumber, Lath, Shingles Etc. Lumber delivered to any part of the Valley i Hc arc now taking ordcro for Hpplc 8oes Stanfey-Smitfi )(ecH Rlcr, Prn 4131 AT REASONABLE FIGURES S I i Surplus $32,000 OUR VAULT IS FAR SAFER a place la which to keep your money than your pocket, or an old box or teapot. Besides money deposited with the First National Savings Department earns interest. That saved In other ways earns nothing. Open an account and make the money you worked for, work for you. Remington. R. W. Pratt, President, Cashier Wilson Fike 4 STABLES and Draying Stanley Smith Lumber Co. umfter Co. Oregon