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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (May 14, 1897)
t 5(ood liver Slacier. Published every Friday by B. F. Blvthe. Terms of Subscription 81.50 a year when paid la advance; $2 if not paid In advance. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1S97. MOWERFUL FREAK OF KATUKE. Hood On Every Clear Day, n Written for the Glacier. Mount Hood, situated as it is in a mountain range dividing two sections of a populous country, and being vis ible foru hundred miles in either direc tion, etui not hut he a source of great attraction to all Oregoniarm and the hundredsof tourists who annually visit its vicinity. Its perpetual snow, beau ty of outline, its glaciers and steaming crater, together with the wonderful Hit-nlc combination of lake and river and wooded hills to be found in its 1m mediate vicinity, have endeared it to the hearts of many and made it pop ular with all. Unlike many moun tains in some older settled countries, it is not famous as being associated with legendary lore; but within the past year, from a source which must remain a mystery to the general public, there comes an Iudian legend which has re mained unknown for untold genera tions. Perhaps It has been handed down by the great medicine men of certain tribes, locked In the breast of each until the hour of deatn, to remain so until at a certain 'sign It was to be given again to the tribes. This sign was to be a great shadow which would appear on the north slope of the "cole snasB," or snow peak, south of the Jiyas tumwater, meaning the mountain south of the greatjfalls whjch were for merly where the cascades now are. The shadow should be that of a byas tyee (great chief) and was warning of a o-lap-it-skl (fire) which should come from the lllahe (earth). In the face of these disclosures it is rather startling to a superstitious mind to note that on the north slope of Mount Hood, on the east side of the most western ridge, about half way down the mountain, uppears each day an enormous shadow, the classio profile of an Indian chief, with hook nose, thick lips, prominent chin and retreating forehead surmount ed with the war lock. The shadow commences to form about 1 p, m., and at 8:15, or nearly so, every feature is clear cut and distinct. As the sun sinks Its symmetry is spoiled. Even though this wonderful shadow has no meaning except to the superstitious mind of the savage, it presents to us a beautiful freak of nature and throws" around the grand old mountain a charm which will always be a source of never-eiidiug enjoyment and won der. The legend, as nearly as it can be translated, runs thus: Many, many suns ago, wnen ine great uuie-suos ......tl nf lVo l.;ati tnmunlpr WHS SO tall that when the sun was half way be tween its rising and its setting its shad ow made dark all the laud to me norm for a day's journey. Sol-leks De-aub's angry spirit dwelt in the bowels of the great mountain and threw out pl-ah, smoke and chah co warn o-luk (Are, smoke and red-hot snakes); streams of lava, which ran far toward the sea to the west, destroying everything before them, and forcing the red man to move far away. 1 The red men of that day were not children as now, but tall as the pine trees that cover the hills. The tyee (chief) who ruled tbem was so much llfir than his warriors that any of them could walk under his outstretch- 1- ed arm and not touch it. It had been revealed to this chief many times In his dreams that unless the fire demons who lived in the mountain were con quered they would some day throw out rivers of fire, which would overflow the whole land and drown his people from offtbe earth, and nothing should be left of all the animals and all things which grew in the earth. The great chief was brave and the strongest of his warriors. He deter mined, single handed, to fight De-aub's devil and all his me sah-che-ta-mah-na-wls (demons),' and save the people whom he loved. After many days' travel be reached me mountain top. He found there great stones lying around and at once commenced heav ing them down the entrance which led to the stronghold of the demons. t The demons being thus made angry, burled them .back heated red hot. They arose high toward the sky and fell far away. Being unable to drive the chief away with these, they belched up smoke and fire and melted rocks. For many days the fight continued, when the chief, ceasing for a moment in the fight, cast his eye down to where be had left his people. Their lodges, the green trees and grass, all had disappeared, covered riwnln 11 wr of fire, which had risen so that but apart of the mountain peak remained above it. Sorrowful and dis mayed, he soon sank down and was burled by the streams of melted rock. A few of alibis people escaped to the highest mountain peaks, where they survived with but little to eat for many moons. The earth cooled again and the grans grew, but thin and sickly. Again the red man was able to live by hunting and fishing; but instead of the race of strong men nd giants, they were now small and stunted and weak, and so they will always remain until such a time as a hyas tyee shall come who will conquer the demons of fire and restore them to their natural selves, free from all deformities and strong as before De-aub conquered the earth. When the great tyee shall appear again it shall be a beginning ot the time when 111 a-h (earth) th all again be come the "happy hunting ground" as of many moons ago. G. C. B. President McKiuley will shortly issue an'order which has been expected Hince the' begining of bis adtninmtra- turn, modifying the extensions of the civil service system made by his pre decessor.- The modifying order will be promulgated probably about May 15th, and its effect will be to take not lees than 20,000 places. out of the classified service and place them in. the non competitive class. The president thinks the office seekers ought to be satisfied with this concession, which will be made exclusively i their Interests, but it is extremely doubtful if they will accept it as entirely satis factory, as strong pressure is being brought to bear upon the members of both houses of congress in favor of the repeal of the civil service law. A meeting of the stockholders of the Valley Improvement Co. is called for May 24th.' The purpose of the meet ing is to vote on the proposition of bonding the ditch for $0000. The stockholders at their last annual meet ing voted to increase the stock $10,000. None of this stock was ever issued. Now, if the ditch is bonded, the $20,- 000 worth of stock can be held by the present stockholders. Every stock holder should be present aud vote for bonds. - ' . The St. Louis Globe Democrat re marks that if Spain had not destroyed her forests she would not have become a decadent nation, depending on col onies for support. After the forests disappeared springs and small streams followed, aud agriculture heavily declined. Chairman Jones says all democrats will lie welcomed to the party fold, just so they are in favor of free silver. Jones is liberal. But to make them selves solid with the party under its present management it would be well to frequently deuouuee "old Cleve- land." Judge L. 1j. McArthur, one of the prominent lawyers of Oregon, died at Walla Walla, May 10th, of Bright 's disease, after an illness of about month. He was 54 years old. What excitment was caused by the closing of The Dulles National bank by examiner Clary, has entirely sub sided, and. the lieavist creditors of the bank all feel confident that they will receive every dollar of their deposits. Probably no bank was ever - closed in t lie United States where creditors felt ess uneasiness than do the creditors of Phe Dalles National. They have per feet confidence in the solvency of the institution and the integrity of its managers. Mountaineer, , Dream Interpreted. Hood River, May 13, 1897. Editor Glacier: I see by the Glacier my old friend Rogers is in trouble. He wants pome "good inspired man" to interpret a dream. I have waited this long because a "good" man is wanted. This Imposed qualification has probably frightened off every church member in Hood Klver. in gome respects l am "inspired," but am loo modest to claim to be "good." nere comes tneoream. It is excellent reading and deserves an interpretation. , I dreamed Hint I went to get up out of bed and fell on the floor, gasped three times and was dead. I looked at myself and It was me. My woman came to see if I wanted anything, and when she saw me she rallied the family and the neighoors. But i torn ineni it was ail for the best, that thev wouldn't have to feed and clothe me. I told them I wanted to be burled in Idlewllde. and directed them to put on inv best suit, that it was good enough, and get a dry goods box or a boot and shoe box for a coffin, as it was hard times and no one would Know the dilference alter I was burled, '.Vhen we got to the burying ground-. Mr, Prather stepped up and said it was a disgrace to th cemetery and that I would have to be put In the poor man's corner. 'Well." said I, 'I would lust as soon be mit there as anywhere. if you prefer." So they went to nailing the box, and I told them not to nail It very tight nor oiiry me very aeep. ror l lnienaea to come out in about 40 days. Then I waked up and found I was yet alive. Now, what I want Is for some good, inspired man to Interpret this dream for me. it they, win oe so Kina, ana oblige E. C. Rogers. I pondered over this matter for days before I was "inspired" enough , to grapple with the problem. I had a strong Impression I ought to consult a "spirit." 1 thought nest to ao so. Putting two slates together with a stub ot a pencil tietween (you Know now it is done), I reverently sat down at the table, and rolling my eyeballs first up and then down, ('be reason I did this was science has not yet positively de cided whether "spirits" float in the at mosphere or crawl out of a hole in the ground). I said, in a solemn voice, "If there be any spirits present, please interpret Bio. Rogers' dream!" Sure enough, the pencil began to scratch. It scratched like a stenographer scratch ing down notes of a -funeral sermon. I opened the slates, and here was what the "spirit" had written: "Bro. Rogers bad a malignant attack of an epidemic an anti-Prat her fever he ate too much cold pork, sour krout and bard boiled eggs for supper pity it was only all a dream." , W. L. A. , Tlie Dalles National Closed. The Dalles National bank was closed on the morning of May 7th by Bank Examiner Charles Clary. This action was taken against the advice and pro test of the bank's officers. Hon. MaU colm A. Moody, cashier, had nothing to say in regard to the failure, except that depositors would be paid in full. Several depositors of the bank ex pressed regret that it was necessary to clone the bank, but are confident that they will realize dollar for dollar on their deposits. Mr, -Clary stated that he bad received telegraphic instructions from , Con troller Eckles, authorizing him to close the bank on Wednesday. Wacco county and The Dalles have deposits in the bank that amount in the aggre gate to $10,000. , The officers of the bank are: Z. F. Moody, president; Charles Hilton, vice president, and M. A Moody, cashier. Neither Examiner Clary nor any official of the bank would give out any information regarding the assets aud naoiiiues or the bank. W. C. T. U. County Convention. The Wasco county convention of the W. C. T. U. held at the M. E. cburcb on Wednesday and Thursday of laBt week was a very pleas ant and a most profitable one. On account of sickness, a number of delegates were unable to be present. Though the attendance was not as large as we had hoped for, there was no lack of enthusiasm and zeal. Considering the "newness" of our county work, the report of the county officers and superintendents were excellent, showing they had not "slumbered nor slept," but bad been wide awake and at work. Not a little of the success of our convention- do we attribute to the presence and wise coun sel of our beloved state president, Mrs. Nar cissa White McKenney. For her words of wisdom and encouragement we do "thank God and take courage." Wednesday afternoon a question box was prepared by tbe members of the convention the questions pertaining to methods and plan of work of tba, W. C. T. U In general. Mrs, McKenney responded to these questions with ucb clearness we are confident we under stand, some plans at least, of tbe temperance work, better. Mrs. Kenney's lecture Wednes day evening was full of wise and practical suggestions. She has a "zeal that knows no languor" for the temperance cause, and awakens an Interest In the work wherever she goes. "God speed her on." - , ' The following are resolutions adopted by the convention! Resolved, That we will more faithfully, as a W. C. T. V.. insist on tbe public instructions of scientific temper auce In the schools. nesoivea, mat we win carry to our nomes with renewed zeal and enthusiasm, more ener gy and vigor for God's cause we so much love. uesoivea, mat we Deiieve mat more union meetings have a good effect in producing an interest In our work, and that we use our per sonal Influence to Increase the membership of our unions. l 1 ..... I T-l. .. ... V. .. MAK.hn.a nt ,l.n convention of the W. C. T. U.of Wasco county, elect one delegate to carry our fraternal greet ings to tne grand lodge or tne 1. o. li. 1.. which convenes at Portland in June, aud to ask to Join bauds and hearts with them in the great work In which we are equally en raged mat we may work so uniteaiy bb to i listen the dav when -Intemperance shall be driven from our land. Resolved.That we send our personal sympa thy to Mrs. Smith French for her recent be-, reavement In the loss of heC mother. We know that her heart Is fortified by the ad monitions of that noble mother. Our cause lost in the death of Mrs. McUee, an ardent well wisher. Also, our sincere sympathy Is with dear Mrs. Butler, our county treasurer, in her great trouble and loss of- two lovely daughters. AVeknow that she can say for these tMngs. "U, God we love Thee." Resolved That a vote of thanks be tendered the citizens of Hood River for the generous nospitanty accorded us; to tne pastor ana trustees of the M. E. church for the use of their house of worship; to our beloved presi dent, Mrs, Kenney of Astoria, for her Indis penslble assistance and able address, and to the D. P. dt A. N. Co. for granting us teduced rates. Resolved, That a copy of the above resolu tions and sympathy be sent to tbe afflicted family. Respectfully submitted by committee. Mrs. Smith, ' Mrs. Bioos. Mrs. Babtmess. The convention adjourned Thursday noon, all feeling encouraged over reports of our last year's work to go Into this year's labors de termined to do greater things In tbe cause for "God and home and native land." Mrs. Hartley, Reporter. - ( From Mount Hood. ; Farmers are nearly done seeding in ' his part of the valley, and in consequence are Jubilant over the prospects of a good harvest. A target acreage has been put In cultivation this year than in any previous year. A heavy frost visited us on the 8th Inst. We do not think the fruit was far enough ad vanced to be Injured any. The hop given by Prof. H. S. Johnson on I he evening of the 10th was a success In every sense of the word. Messrs. K. Leasure and W. S. Gribble furnished the motive power, and the young people stepped the light fan tastic till 2 o'clock a. m. Those Dresent en- Joyed themselves and thank the professor for a pleasant evening, Those wnom we noticed from Pine Grove were Sam and Harry Silll man and Percy Shelley. One day last week one of Robert McKame v's horses, becoming tangled in the telephone wire, was precipitated into Cooper's Irrigating ditch near the id-mile post. By the timely as sistance of George Perkins the animal was re leased from his perilous position. The wire is down In numerous places. It should be taken care of to prevent a damage suit. Bob Leasure, W. S. Gribble, T. A. Connor and Barney Cooper went bear hunting one day last week and killed 8 scorpions. Rkpobteb. County Court. County court met last , Wednesday and acted upon road pel itions as fol lows, there being no further business except the examination of bills: ret i no n ot u. uessiiug and others for county road. G. R. I'astner, H. H. Baily and It. Howell, appointed viewers and J. B. Goit surveyor, to meet May 25, 1897. . petition or ti. w. Walt and others, nassed, road being ou reservation. Petition of Georite P. C'rowell and others, read first time. Petition of Peter Kopke and others, read first time. Claims for damages tiled, and B. li: Tucker, Peter Jochim- soii and Jonu iliuricns appointed appraisers. I'elitiouoi v. Wlncnell and others. read first time. Petition of W..F. Jackson and others, read first time. Petition of N. C. Evans and others. Claims for damages filed, E. E. Savage. C. J. Hayes and Joseph Wilson ap pointed appraisers, to meet Wednesday May 12, 1897. Petition of Troy Shelley and others. John Hinrlcbs, Bans Lageand 8. M. Baldwin appointed viewers, J. B. Goit surveyor, to meet May 26, 1897. For Sale. House and full block: Improvements as srood as new; cost 88.000. Price now, $3,000. Also, one large lot, cost four years ago $300 cash.will sell for SiOO. Other city property at 50 per cent ot cost-. A. S. BLOWERS. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Tbe Dalles. Oresron. May 8. 1897. Notice is hereby given that tbe follow ing named settler has filed notice of bis in tention to make final proof in support of his claim, aud that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver at The Dalles, Oregon, on June 29, 1897, viz: ARTHUR L. DAGGETT, Hd. E. No, 4119, for the lots 1, 2, 8 and 4, sec tion 8, township 3 north, range 11 east, W. M. He names tbe fallowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva tion of, said land, viz: J. J. Lewis, 8, P, Fisher, L. J. Davenport and Newel Harlan, all of Mosler, Oregon. mi4ji j Aat, r , rnuuuis, register. House and 3 Lots. House containing 6 rooms, and three lots on corner of block, siuiated In Waucoma addi tion. Will be sold cheap. For further partic- mars inquire ui ' An Apology. ' The following communication was received last Friday after our paper was printed: .' ' ThkDali.es, Ore., --May 6, 1897. Editor Glacieb: It is understood In The Dalles that there is a good deal of ill feeling expressed in your city against the picnic party from this place last Saturday. Now I am sure that, as soon as matters are understood, this feeling will change. The breaking down of the flume was entirely acci dental. It was near two o'clock and we "were just about to start for the boat, so we were in a slight hurry. We went to cross the flume and had nearly accomplished this feat, when there was a crash and the flume went : down. We never dreamed that it was the city water works (in fact, we did not know until we got home that it was the water works) or we would have gone and told the authorities and paid for having it fixed. We supposed that it was an irrigating ditch for some of those strawtierry patches below. We would have sought the owner and paid him, but we had been told that the boat would leave at 2 p. ni. and, as it was hearly 2 o'clock then, we did not have time. If we had known that it was city water we would have known right oil where to go. We are heartily sorry that we caused the good people of Hood River any inconvenience and assure them that it was entirely acci dental. We also wish, to state that we are willing to pay any reasonable till I of expenses in repairing the flume. The same should be forwarded to John Gavin, principal o' high school. . i - ., - . Yours sincerely, . Committee. WANTED SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN or women to travel for responsible estab lished house In Oregon. Salary J780, payable15 weekly and expenses. Position permanent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed stain peti en velope. The National, Star Butlding.Cbica, o. It is like borrowing tea baking powder coffee " flavoring extracts oda, and spices - of your grocer to get Schil ling & Best. He pays your money back jf you want it. ; F6r sale by WO LFARD & BONE. Irrigating Notice. Owing to the limited amount of water that can be furnished for irrigation, the Hood twveropring water uo. nas adopted the fol lowing regulations: Parties living south of Oak street will Irrt. gaie irom o to o clock, p. m and those llv- in nortn oi same strepr,. from ft t.n H m . In irrigating, the regulation half-Inch nozzle must be 'used, and the water applied In the form of syray or sprinkle and in no other manner. Terms for irrigation Per lot, or fraction Of a All water for irrigating mus.t be applied and paid for before using. Any violation of these rules will subiect the parties so offending to forfeiture of the privi lege of Irrigation. HOOD KIVER SPRING WATER CO, Pulverizing Harrow, Clod crusher and leveler. Adapted to all soils and all work for which a harrow is needed. Practically Indestructible. Cheapest riding harrow on earth; sells for about the same as an ordinary drag. C. E. MARKHAM. Agent for Hood River, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Vancouver, Wash., May 4, 1897. Notice is hereby given that the follow-ing-named settler has filed notice of his inten tion to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before C. G. Green, Clerk Superior Court for Skama nia county, Wash., at Stevenson, Wash., on June 22, 1897, viz: JOHN A. EKSTROM, H. E. No. 8035, for the northeast 14 northeast J4 section 15, and north northwest M section 14, townships north, range 9 east, W.M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva tion of, said land, viz: John M. Coulter, George M. Berry, John P. Gillette and Sam Samson, all of Chenowetb, Wash. B. K. SHAW. my7jll . , Register. -- ANNOUNCEMENT Tucker, Oregon, April 12, 1897. To Our Friends and Patrons: We thank you for your past patronage and will now announce that we are better pre pared to serve you than ever before. New Sample Book for Spring and Summer of 1897, just received. See our samples and "prices before you buy a suit of clothes. We &e(y competition and will compare goods and prices with any would-be competitor at their pleasure. We sell them cheaper than they can bny them on the old system. Yours for bargains, , B. R. TUCKER, Tucker, Oregon Fruit Ranch for Sale. Sixty acres of land on the East Fork of tiooa river; acres eiearea; ouu irmt trees in full bearing, 11 years old; plenty of water for irrlgatiop; good house and barn. This place Is in the apple belt; no peste on fruit trees Apply to D. R. COOPER, . Mt. Hood P. O., Hood River Valley. SHOE REPAIRING In the best and most artistic Rtyles at the Old Reliable Shoeahop one door west of post office. Ladies' fine work a specialty. All work war ranted C. WELDS, Prop'r. Notice. "We have now completed 5 miles of the ditch and flume and ask all those that signed for stock and agreed to pay 10 per cent on the completion of each mile, to call and make ar- We have done our part and expect each and every person to do his part, we bave the list at the planer. ' There Is now about $2,500 unpaid of the amount subscribed in this way. In sums rang ing from 840 up to 2U0. Following is a copy of the agreement made with the Valley Im provement Company: "We, the undersigned, hereby agree to take the number of shares of the paid up capital stock of the Valley Improvement Company of Hood Hiver set opposite our respective names, and hereby promise and agree u pay to tbe treasurer of said company on or before the completion of each and every mile of ditch or flume 10 per centum (two dollars for each and every share subscribed) of tbe amount shown In the column on the right of our respective names hereto subscribed." F, DAVENPORT, Acme rices We will sell for cash Arbuckle's coffee, per R l"c Lloij's coffee, per lb 15c Our Blend coffee, per lb. 30c Mocha and Java coffee, per rb........ 35c D. G. Sugar, per sack ,.,...5 35 Dairy Salt, per sack...., 45c Stock Salt, per sack.... .? 80c Cheese, per lb.. I5e Lard, per ft......................... ..... 8J See Our BARGAIN COUNTER in Shoes & Hats. Yours for Spring Is the season of newness. New sap is in the trees, new buds on the boughs, new bird lings in new nests, new flowers In the forests, new grass In the fields. Nature cleans honse when winter goes, and decks herself In new apparel. And she makes mankind feel the need of a renewing, too. Perhaps you, or some f your family, are suffering from the malady pe culiar to the approach of spring. Though not dangerous. It is unpleasant. Unaccustomed languor and disinclination for exertion are among its symptoms. It Is NEW BLOOD the system is craving. NEW BLOOD means NEW LIFE! NEW LIFE means New Strength, New Hope, New, Happiness. We have a beautiful window full of NEW BLOOD MAKING MEDICINES to show yon. Take a look at them the next time you are passing, or even make a point of coming round our way specially for that purpose. It will pay you to see the sight, even though yon don't buy. . ' ' '- - .- .-- Compound Syrup of Harsaparllla, -Compound Hyiup Hypophosphites, Emulsion of Coil Liver Oil, Kola Wine, and Beef, Iron and Wine. SCaltl Extract Equaldto tne ' Your money back on any of these Blood benefited. . . WILLIAMS & We have just received a .full stock selling as follows: Men's Suits from J12.50 down to. ...;...f8.50 Youth's Suits, with long pants, age 13 to 18, 6 50 Youth's Suits, with long pants, age 13 to 18, 5 00 Boys' Suits, with knee pants : 4 50 Boys' Suite, with knee pants S 25 These prices cannot be duplicated by any concern in Oregon. A. S. BLOWERS & H. F. DAVIDSON, DEALER IN VEHICLES, GARDEN TOOLS, Grass Seeds, Fertilizers, Etc., Etc. A new and complete line of Canton Clipper Chilled and Steel Plows and Cultivators, Planet Jr. Garden Tools, Studebaker Vehicles and :.' . . .. Hardwood Repairs V for Wagons. GET PRICES BEFORF BUYING ELSEWHERE.' 1 At the old stand, opposite Mt. Hood Hotel. GEO. P. CROWELL, Successor to E. L. Smith Oldest Established House In tbe valley. r" ' ' ' ; ' DEALER IN 233:37- G-oods, , Clotlxlii.g:, -' ;;:'V:-"; ": ; j and ' V., G-eneral ; 2vercUa.a.r2.d-Iso, Flour, Feed, Etc., Etc. HOOD RIVER, WEST ' KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND Choice Fresh Meats, Hams, Bacon, Lard, And All Kinds of Game. ALSO, DEALERS IN ; . ' ' ' . FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. HOOD RIVER, . , ' . . . TTXTTVIS-PT A T7"PT? A "Nm U.TW"R A TUT 17 T? And dealer In all kind Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, etc., etc, Agent for the until further notice: Soda, per pkge .., 6o Gold Dust, per pkge 20c Washing Soap, per box 60o Battle Ax Tobacco, per ft 25o 20 yards calico for ,,........1 00 18 yards Gingham .l 00 20 yards unbleached Miislin........,..l 00 25 per cent off on underwear. ' Low Prices, 1 : 1 bottle.....;........ $1 00 8 bottles 2 50 6 bottles 4 50 12 bottles 8 60 Dest' superior to many. 25 cents per bottle; $2.25 Medicines If, after trying one bottle, you are not BROSIUS, Druggists. of Men's and Boys' Suits, which we are ' "'. -- ' Boys' Suits, with knee pants 2 60 Boys' Suits, with knee pants 1 76 Boys' Knee Pants, corduroy 85o Boys' Knee Pants, wool.......... 60o Call and see. SON. OREGON -BEOS., ..... OREGON.1 of Building Materials, Bridal Veil Lumber Company, Implements, BartsTsess