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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 1902)
Nature on Memaloose Inland. Max MctiUy in Portland Telegram. Memaloose island has been the center of attraction for many years on account of li'in the burial ground of the In dian ili'-wl for centuries whose numbers Me d "ot know, but it has a demand up""i Mii scientist and scholar by reason of certain natural conditions that cm truly be called wonderful. Small in size, it in great in interest, for prob.il.ly no spot in the world with an area of scarcely live acres can presenl so manv natural wonders as mis: no place can man see such curious and varied conditions as here. The surface of the island is indeed strange and rare. Here is a sandy beach of but few feet In length, there a little cove where rowboats may anchor In safety- from t lie rushing waters on everv sile, and above all of this towers a precipitous wall of jagged rocks, so tiigli and steep inai man cannoi sur mount them. Nature seemed to have placed it there as a barrier between the iandiiiL' nlaee and the sacred burial ground upon its summit. Over on the Washington side of this wall a narrow defile leads to the top like a stairway cutout from the solid rock. It is the onlv approach to the height above, aud is known as the "Silent Pass," for up this natural stairway the Indian dead were carried to their final resting place. Nal ure lias done a curious piece of work in chiseling out this narrow pass and carpeting it with strands of tine white sand. The wnoie isiana shows the wonderful works of nature, hut the most wonderful work of all Is the little tmrly of water at the base of the cliff, called Lake Lauora. To the casual observer it presents nothing strange and wonderful. The water, clear as crystal and cool at all limes, looks the same as the wild, tum bling water of the Columbia only a few feet away, but standing on the narrow bank of rock that separates it from the river, one will almost deny his vision. The lake is higher than the river. When I he water is high in the river it washes over the rocky walls of the lake and fills it to overflowing, but as the water recedes it no longer fills the rocky pool, and then the wonder be gins. While the river becomes lower, the lake remains the same. Just so high, so cool and clear. In July the water in Hie lake stands six or seven feet above the water in the river, and at the dry senson it is from 15 to 20 feet higher. "Those who are frequent visit ore to 1 lie island say that the water never varies in height, and George Chamberlain of Mosier, who knows the island as well as he knows bis plum orchard, stands as authority and spon sor for this curious fact. He has visited the island at ail seasons, and says that he has been there when the lake water was surely 20 feet above the water of the ner. The shores or the lane are solid rock, na though nature had placed It there to be thp wonder of man for ages, and at one side the wall is but a few it'ches wide, and looks as though at any moment it might give way and the little lake breuk with its entire force into tiie river below. Poundings have been made, and at places the water is many hundreds of feet deep. At the Washington side there is a narrow beach of sand, mak ing It a miniature reproduction of the great lakes that are the wonder of man on account of their great size. Lake I.unir;i is less than a hundred feet long and fifty feet wide, but what It lacks in size it easily makes tip in interest. What causes this no one can tell. How it happens that this little body of water, surrounded on all sides by the river, remains the same height during the year round, with no apparent inlet or outlet, is a study for science. That its waters are not from the river, which Hows but a few feet away, is without question, but from whence doe its supply conic? It shows what wonders nature can work, and of them all Lake I.anora is the greatest, for where can one stand upon a narrow wall of rock and see on one side the waters less than u foot beneath hi feet, calm and peace ful as a summer sky; while on the other side, many feet below, the angry waters lash a rocky shore? On the west end" of the island Is an other curious work of nature. It Is a well of perhaps 15 feet in depth, cut out of the solid rock. Its top is perfect ly round and nearly six feet across, while its bottom breaks through the side of the cliff by an oblong opening that is about three feet long and two feet high. During the low water it Is simply a shaft in the solid rock that presents but little interest, except in the wonder of its construction, but when the water is high and beats in angry billows against the cliff, the tiie water enters at t ho bottom of the well and plays in fantastic ways upon the sides. Now rolling up like the water In the gauge of a steam engine, now breaking in beautiful sprays on every projection, and leaping up over the sides as though impatient at Its narrow bounds. In the sunshine it is a well of sparkling diamonds, kissing buck tiie sunbeams in varied radia tions. When the waters are the lowest sand creeps in and tills the mouth and invades the playground of the waters; but each summer the river rises and the dashing billows wash the sand away, sometimes throwing It up through the top of the well and spread ing it on the bleak rocks around. On the west side the island spreads out as thorgh to greet the passenger In its rough, rocky arms as he sails up the river. On each side the headland taers off to a narrow point. At the north point the incessant breaking of the waters has worn a tunnel through the narrow promontory. At low water t he opening is visible, and looks like the yawning mouth of a great monster, nnd the billows play hide and seek along its rough sides." The owning is about 10 feet high and 20 feet wide, and is rather arched in shape. It ex tends through the point for a distance of about GO feel, coining out on the Washington side. At low water a boat c;ni pass through here and come out into the sunlight, making an inspiring ride through a tunnel made by nature's wonder-working hands. The tunnel is straight, and about the same height and width for the entire distance. That the constant wash of water and tireless work has worn this puss til rough the solid rock is a pleasing realization of what incessant work will do. Although it has taken centuries to accomplish (lie task, the waters laugh and dance as though at plav. now that their work is done. Cool? Yes, no spot can te cooler or sweeter, when the sun Is burning hot on the rock above, than resting the oars In the pussag" and breathing the spray laden air that wees through in cease less motion. tiliMimy? Why, no; the place is so pleas nt that one forgets the yrewsonie sights aliove his head and sits for hours in the happy thought that nature has done all this during sunshine and rain; working when days are long and weary, and I he hot run diives man from his toil. The Col winds refresh him and reluctantly he elides the boat out Into the hot sun bevond. Uut the wonders do not cease. After leaving the tunnel at t lie west opening, one can moor the bant on a sandy rwf and sf just ahead of hint another opening n-'t quite mi high, but nearly as wide. Tlds is the opening to 1be catethat runs in an arched direction from a point on the west side of the cliff to the other aide of this promon tory. This, too, la the result of an In cessant play of water, but presents a pleasing contrast to the tunnel less than 300 feet away. Its opening is tri angular in shape, and rough and jag ged, not like the clear masonry work at the opening of the tunnel. ' For a distance the cave goes straight into the solid rock, then it takes a turn to the left and comes out on the other side with an opening much smaller than the other, leaving a height of about two feet ana a width or four. It traverses a distance of over 60 feet going almost under the granite shaft erected to the memory of Vie Trevitt. The fine white sands nave been washed in to make a floor as soft and pleasant as one could want.. The. sun never penetrates into the cave, but leaves the sand refreshingly cool and a boon to the hot, weary traveler. ' Where else can one have a tunnel ride amid'cool breezes and dancing waters, and then lie down to rest upon the cool sand in a rocky cave, but a few feet away? The island itself in high water is a bold, ragged rock standing out of the water, dividing the mighty channel Into two almost equal channels, but at the low season it stretches out in broad sandbars and its rocky height stands like the ruins of an ancient castle. The sand is light and the winds constantly shift it from nlaoe to nlace. One dav the relics of the almost extinct tribes of red men are seen glistening in the sun, while the next they are buried in heaps of sand. On the east end is a drift of sand, where it has fallen down over the precipitous side, into which one will sink; being a contrast, yet a reminder of the snowdrifts of the cold northern climes. ' ' On the Oregon shore, high up on the side of the rough mountain, is a natur al curiosity which is associated with the island in name only, it is Meraa loose Castle. It is an exact likeness to a ruined castle, and four towers still climb Into the airas though trylngtolift their heads above the background of green in mute observance by those who pass. At the base of these towers are heaps of broken rock resembling thecrumbled walls of a once-pretentious edifice. The resemblance is complete, and of all places where nature has tried lo repro duce the destructible works of man in bold contrast to her own indestructible productions, this is the most striking. What wonders cannot nature build? How to Kill C'odliu Moth. C. B. Simpson, of the division of en to mology, ot the United States depart ment of agriculture, at Washington, is in Oregon, making observations regard ing the prevalence of the codlin moth, and the measures that " have been taken to secure its eradication. He has been at Boise, Idaho, since last May, conduct ing experiments in orchards there, with a view to determining the best methods id spraying to protect fruit from the at tacks ot this pest, lie will conclude his year's work in November. In speaking of his experiments, he said : Oliia la fKa tliipl aaaann r$ w-illin moth work in the Northwest. This has been more a season of demonstration than anything else. Last year we recommended measures, and this year we are demonstrating. The demonstra tions are not all fully complete, but we have learned this, that, bv proper spray ing, 90 per cent of the apples can be saved from the ravages of this insect. "Our principal experiments have been conducted at Boise. There . we work upon orchards whose condition we know at the beginning, and follow closely each year. We know the results of eaeh year s work, and can tell which methods are accomplishing the beet results. I am gathering information regarding the experiences of growers in every locality, ana especially working in co-operation with Professor Cordley and otherexperi nient station officials. "The final conclusions derived from the investigations will be published in bulletin form next winter, and distrib uted to fruitgrowers through the local experiment stations. "Ihusfar the best snrav for codlin moth has been found to be what is known as the Kedzie formula. It is the cheapest and most effective. It is a mixture ot one pound of white arsenic, four pounds of crystal sal soda, and one gallon of water. This mixture is boiled until the arsenic is dissolved, and in using one pint of the solution is mixed with 50 gallons of water, with three to six pounds of well slacked lime added. The trees should be sprayed first as soon as the blossoms fall, and again two weeks later. A third, fourth and fifth spraying should be given in succession as soon as the second brood of insects appears." Professor Simpson savs that aimles are better this year than usual, and that the moth is less prevalent. This is due in many instances to spraying. He is confident that there is a great future for the ftple industry in the Northwest, but it must come as a result of the pro duction of cleaner and better apples. The South Carolina Primary. New York Bun. The figures of the recent South Caro lina primary election, which include the vote for governor, lieutenant-governor, secretary of state, attorney general, comptroller general, adjutant general. united states senator and members of congress, have been slow in coming to hand, but they show the extent to which primaries may be said to have superseded the regular elections In the Palmetto state. At the recent primary there were cast 94,540 votes, while at the last election for governor, the total vote of South Carolina was 4H.500 and at the presi dential election it was 50,800. Tiie im portance of these figures is furthershown by the fact that there is only one party in South Carolina holding a primary election, the democratic party; the nominations tootlice by the republicans, who number, even under the existing system of disfranchisement, more than 6,000, being made by conventions. That is, 95,000 democrats in South Carolina take part in a primary elect ton, registering their preferences for various candidates, but at the official election only 46,000, or less than half as many, ane part. ine primary is, in tact, more important than the election -, and the result of the primary once known, he election becomes a perfunctory mat ter, and the participation of the republi cans in it, when they nominate candj. dates, is deemed of mall account. There were five candidates for govern or at the primary election,- three for lieutenant-governor, three for secretary of state, two for attorney general, one for state treasurer, nine for railroad commission, and six for United States senator. Thi congressional Candidates on the democratic side were aso put in nomination at the primary, the repre sentation of Sooth Carolina in the tifty eiglith congress being the same as it is at present, seven members. Whatever may be thought of it else where, the primary system of nomina tions appears to be satisfactory in South Carolina, as is shown by the increasing number of voters who take part in these elections and the diminishing number of voters who take part in the official election in November. Wanted. A Ctrl for iraml IvHwrwork. Ap;lr to oH MRS. JA.H. GRAHAM. The Toledo Blade. Before the close of 1902 the Toledo Blade will be installed in its new build' ing, with a modern plant and equip mentwitli facilities enual to any pub lication between New York city and Chicago. It ia the only weekly news paper edited expressly for every state and territory. The news of the world so arranged that busy people can more easily compreuena than oy reaain cumbersome columns of dailies. Al current topics made plain in each issue hv special editorial matter, written from inception down to date. The oulv paper published especially for people who do or do not read daily newsnaners and vet thirst for plain facts. That this kind of a newspaper is popular is proven by the fact that the Weekly Blade now has over 178,000 yearly subscribers and is circulated in all parts of the United States. In ad dition to the news, the Blade publishes short and serial stories ana many de- nnrtmpnla of mnlter suited to everv member of the family. Only one dol lar a year. Write for tree specimen copy. Address The Blade ,Toledo,Obio. New Today. . ; Bulk olives at Hartley's. See Spot Cash Grocery ad. Try Nabisco at Hartley's. Mrs. Fred Howe has milk for sale. Use Fels Naptha Soap at O. B. H.'s. Get your tea cakes at Hartley's See Shelley before you buy. It will pay. Get Cream of Wheat at Hartley's. Flour and feed at Spot Cash Grocery. Queen olives in bulk atO. B. H.'s. . Dressed chickens' for Sunday at' Hood Biver Commercial Co. 1 Shinola the new 10c shoe polish at O. B. H.'s. House for RentApply to Mrs. R. E. Erwin. Why go to town when Shelley can save you money? New lines of fancy stationery in tablet form at Slocom's. Bee the new line of Crackers aud Cookies at Hartley's. Bring your chickens and eggs to Hood River Commercial Co. Tin fruit cans, 50c a dozen, at E. E. Savage's Sons. Melons, peaches, tomatoes and corn at Spot Cash Grocery. Everything in box stationery cut 25 per cent at Slocom's. Furnished house to rent Inquire at Mrs. Baldwin's ice cream parlors. We are selling Armour's best hams at 16c per ft. Hood River Commercial Co. New books constantly arriving at Slocom's. Come in and look at them. Wood taken in exchange for groceries, same as cash, at the Spot Cash Grocery. Call and see our new line of crackers and cakes. O. B. HARTLEY. We are prepared to give you satisfac tion in butter or refund your money. Hood River Commercial Co. Extensive line of tablets, pencils aud school supplies. Call and examine our stock and prices before buying. Coe & Son. The Hood River Commercial Co. have made another cut in meats. They are now selling the sirloin steaks at l-sc n t 1. 1 1 i ...i. A.. ..... .1 Lame cuuurcii, wiieie nic juu uuuuu. Hurrying, scurrying through the town? Down to (Joes next door to Dank. His hot peanuts would please a crank. Two hundred to (5,000 to loan on real estate. If your security is good your money is ready. Prather investment Company. ' F. W. Clarke, practical jeweler and optician ; all kinds of repairing neatly, quickly and cheaply done at the Glacier Pharmacy. We wish to remind the public that we advertise to meet all prices on goods in our line aud deliver them. Hood River Commercial Co. Holman & Son have opened np their meat market on the hill. Fresh and cured meats, lard, vegetables, etc., al ways on hand. Country trade solicited. Free delivery. 1(50 acres, 900 bearing fruit trees, 100 inches free water, good house, barn, 4 head stock, 2 horses, wagon, tools and crops included ; 30 tons hay ; (4,500 ; IB miles up valley. Friday A Barnes. CAN YOU READ THIS? If you can't, your eyes need attention. Call on F. W. Clarke, the jeweler and op tician. He can fit you out. At the Glacier Pharmacy. For Sale at the Emporium. 160 acres 7 miles southeast of Hood River; joins Jerome Wells; 100 acres nearly level ; small house ; 3 to 5 acres cleared; best apple land; dirt cheap; $850 for a few days only. Hood River Bakery. The new management desires to in form the public that he has a telephone, and any one desiring bread delivered can have the same by notifying the bak ery. The proprietor will take the order to any store in town delivering goods to that house that day; the store to be mentioned by the customer. This is for the accommodation of customers living at a di tance. Fresh bread coipes out of the oven every day at 4 o'olock. Specialties in the bakery line furnished on order. T. H. WILLIAMS. Fortune Favors a Texan. "Having distressing pains in head, back and stomach, and being without appetite, I began to use Dr. King's New Life Pills," writes W. P. Whitehead of Kennedale, Texas, "and soon felt like a new man." Infallible in stomach and liver troubles. Only 25c at Chas. N. Clarke's drug store. "Now is the Appointed Time." The O.R.4N, Co. has lust Imned a hand somely Illustrated pamphlet entitled "Oregon' Washington and Idaho and their Reaoarcss." It has much to any about Hood River. People In the East are anxious for Informa tion about the Pacific Northwest. If you will give the U. K. A N. went a list of names of Eastern people who are likely to be Interest ed, the booklet will be malted free to such persona. -THE- New License, Mnnufkctnnxl 16 Hood River by A. White head. A belter cigar than ia obtainable else where for the money, TRY ONE. Strawberry Plants. I have for sale a choice lot of strawberry plants. " K. C ROGERS. 70 Acres for Sale. Good fruit sod berry land. acres lo berries. nd orchard, running water and well. Hoop bonne and barn. All fcwed. m miles from Uuderwood, Wash. Prlo.ii.oli. Inquire at U lacier office. tlM Bids Wanted. Sealed bids will be received up to Monday noon, Sept. 29, for digging ditch for water main from Lyman Smith place. Kight to rvjeet any or all bids reserved. For particulars call on E. L. Smith, or the undersigned. L. N. BLOWERS. President S print Water Co. O. B. HAETLET'S GROCERIES Are the Best to be had. We have iu NOW Cranberries and Maple Sugar, we sen sugar for $4.05 cush. We carry a full line of Mush. Call and see us. Phone 225. " Free Delivery. Real Estate Bargains. Just the "Snap" you are Looking for. We nearly always have it. For the man who has a little idle money, now is just the time for bim to Invest in land back away from town, while there Is yet a margin on prices. You will be GLAD IF YOU DO, and VERY SORRY in two years' time IF YOU DON'T, it is our opluion. TAKE HOLD OF IT NOW, don't wait until the other fellow sees the opportunity and wisely acts on it. Our full list of improved and unimproved properties is always at .. j our command, at prices and locations to suit your fancy and purse. DRIGGS, CULBERTSON & CO. Stages to Cloud Cap Inn. Ticket office for the Regulator Line of Steamers Telephone and have a hack carry you to and from the boat landing If you want a first-claBS turnout call on the HOOD RIVER TRANSFER AND LIVERY CO, Books & Stationery. The most complete line of School Books and Supplies in the city WE'VE GOT 'EM ALL. Call and see the new styles and texts in Writing Tablets. Old slock cut 25 per cent in prlce.-MUST BE SOLD. READ "David Haruin," "The Crisis," . "Right of Wuy," "Mississippi Bubble;" all the New Books. Daily Oregonlun. MAGAZINES. . EVERYTHING. GEORGE I. SLOCOM. REAL ESTATE. SHELLEY & JOOHIMSEN Desire to inform the public that they have formed a partnership in real estate, and are well equipped for showing Investors Hood River valley. Mr. Jochlmsen is a pioneer and knows the country as few men do, aud knowing Its past history and its recent rapid advance, has abundant faith lu its future. Especially do we invite your attention to the advantages of East Hood River valley. For climate, water, soil and scenic effects, it stands unimpeached. They already have a long list of winners in property and desire to increase it. Everything they are offering are bargains. Call and see them at Odell. They have a team always ready to show parties the best country in the Northwest. McKee's Business College AND School of Correspondence. Now in its 23d Tear. Every teacher an expert in his special course. Our courses cover the entire range or business operation. Complete business course, time unlimited, by mail. .$25 00 Complete shorthand course, six months, by mail 15 00 ' Complete civil service course, six months, by mail 15 00 Complete English course, six months, by mail 15 00 Complete select studies, six months, by mail 15 00 These courses are especially designed for those who have not - the time nor means to attend college, and especially for those who have been deprived of a common school education. The greatest care is given to each individual student.' Di plomas awarded graduates. Send for particulars aud state the course you want. J. B. McKEE, Proprietor. Auerbach building, SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Patronize Home Trade. Why go to Portland for your head-wear when you cau get just the same style and quality for less money at home? Our display of high-class novelties would do credit to any Millinery house In a city. If you do not believe it, come and see for yourself. Any orders placed with us will be promptly filled. - MAE B. ROE, Milliner. Successor to Mme. ABBOTT. Own Your Own Home. STOP PAYING RENT. I will sell you a lot in Coe's Addition, near the new school house, in the very choicest residence portion of town, and will ' build you a house upon it according to your own plans, for a small payment down and small monthly installments. Be your own landlord and let your rent go towards paying for your home. Or, I will sell you a lot on the installment plan, and you can build yonr own house. , This advertisement mayi not appear again, as carpenters are hard to find, lumber scarce, and winter coming on. H. C. COE. 5 daws The Dalles Carnival AND Second Eastern Oregon District Ag ricultural Fair. September 30. October!, 2, 3 and 4, 1902 $4000 IN FOB Al PREMIUMS $4000 Biggest event of the year.. Best raoe meeting in 1902. Largest Live Stock, Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibits Ever Made in Eastern Oregon. ARNOLD'S RENOWNED Oregon Pacific and Oriental Carnival Balloon Ascension and Exciting Hose $500 IN SPECIAL PURSES FOB FARM HORSES AND NOVELTY RACES All articles entered for premiums admitted ABTOLUTELY FREE. Ten percent deducted from all premiums awarded. For Premium Lists and Speed Programmes addregs R. J. GORMAN, Sec'y. The Dalles, Or. T. C. DALLAS, The City Tinker & Plumber. Headquarter Fourth of Fun hows. Daring Parachute Jump Tournament. $500 and Oak Streets. The Davidson Fruit Co. If you have Fruit to market, or will need Fruit Boxes, Plows, Cultivators, Fer tilizers, or a Vehicle, SEE US. We keep our office open twelve monthsn the'year, and need your business. If we please you, tell your neighbors; if not, tell us. DAVIDSON FRUIT CO. Williams Pharmacy, Otten Building, . G. E. WILLIAMS, Prop'r.. Headquarters for Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, PATENT MEDICINES, SPRAYING MATERIALS. Prescriptions my Specialty. 5th Biennial Fruit Fair October 8, Grand Exhibit BG RED This is the banner fruit year for Hood River, and the display of fruit at the fair will comprise the biggest and best collection of ap ples ever shown in the Northwest. All who are interested in Hood River should take this opportunity to see what is actually producedhere. The 0. R. & N. and the river steamers will grant reduced rates between Portland and The Dalles and intervening points. Liberal Premiums HON. E. L. SMITH, President. HON. J. W. MORTON, Vice Pres't. Q. R. CASTNER, Superintendent. Q. J. GESSLING, Secretary. W. A. SLINGERLAND, Treasurer. Committees in. Charge: EXECUTIVE E L Smith, Dr J F Watt, O R Castner, II F Davidson, O J Gessling, Henry T Williams, T Steinhiiber, D II Sears, William Kennedy, Chris Dethmau, II 8 Richmond, Frank Chandler, B R Tucker, W A Slingerland, A I Mason, J T Carroll, Mosier; A H Jewctt of White Salmon; Amos Underwood, Underwood. AUDITING E L Smith, president; O J Gessling, secretary; W A Slingerland, treasurer; Truman Butler, chairman of the Finance committee. FINANCE Truman Butler, H F Davidson, E L Smith. TRANSPORTATION A P Bateham, L E Morse, G R Castner. LOCATION AND BUILDING H J Frederick, N C Evans, W A Slingerland, A I Mason. . . , PRINTIXG-S F Ely the, E R Bradley, Henry T Williams. RECEPTIOX-Mr and Mrs W J Baker. Mr and Mrs J E Rand, Mr and Mrs Frauk A Cram, Mr aud Mrs T Steinhillier, Mr and Mrs G R Castner, Mr and Mrs C B Atterbury, Mr and Mrs Al Mason, Mr and Mrs C E Markbam, Mr aud Mrs E L Smith, Mr and Mrs M P Isen berg, Mr and Mrs G A McCurdy, Mr an Mrs D II Sears, Mr and Mrs A H Jewett, Mr and Mrs H J Hibbard. PROGRAMME K E Burnt, J L Carter, C L Gilbert, Maj Booth, C N Clarke. IXVITATIOX-G J Gessling, Henry T Williams, P F Friday. TO SOLICIT PREMIUMS-P F FHday, 8 E Burliness, George T Prather. EXHIBIT Henry T Williams, G R Castner, A H Jewell, Frank Chandler. 0 - DECORATIOX-Mrs George P Crowell, Mrs E. Locke, .&n A O Ilerebey Ernest V Jensen, Mrs K E Savage, E L Rood. ' XOMEXCLATURE Chris Dethman, William Kennedy, E L Smith W A Slingerland, 11 F Davidson. ' " 9, 10 and 11. of the Far-Famed Will be Awarded.