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Rural Free Delivery Boxes. Tlie following is the latent ruling of Foot Olliee department at Washington, I). : I'o-f "Mice Department, Washington, D ('.. July 9, 1902. Order So. 739. (rliic(l:-That in allfree ruraldelivery scribe established on and after Ooto lior 1, V.KV2, these requirements shall be ob.-crvcd: ' - . Each person desiring rural free de livery service must erect, at his own cost, and in the manner prescribed by the regulations of the department, a box complying with the following specifications: ' Material. All square or oblong box es shall be made of not less than 20 standard gauge sheet Iron or sheet steel, and supported or strengthened either by folding the metal back on It- 'Kl'lf nr liv riirptinnr tf thft nrirroa hAti1 iron or steel at least 1-10 Inch fu thick nessand at least inch in width, or by wiring with at least No, 10 gauge wire; provided, if a box be made of a heavier material thait 20 gauge, the above requirements as to reinforce ments need not be observed. Circular and semi-circular or round ing boxes shall be made of not less than 22 gauge iron or steel: provided, however, that should boxes be made of black iron or steel, and galvanized after they are made, they shall not be made of lighter than 24 gauge. Circu lar, seml-cireular or rounding boxes sliull have the openings make so that there shall be no unsupported edges .and edges must be strengthened by ei ther corrugating, bending, curling or wiring with No. 10 gauge wire, or by folding the metal back upon itself.or by supporting by riveting to such edges band iron at least 1-18 inch lti thick liess, and at least 4 inch in width. Workniuuship. All boxes must be made in the best workmanlike manner, and there must be by joints depending solely on solder to hold the different parts together, but all Joints must be either seumed, curled or riveted. Gov era, lids and incasements shall be hinged or pivoted in a strong, substan tial manlier, and edges of same shall extend down or lap over the mail-bold ing compartment tor a sufficient dis tance, so that when closed it will thoroughly protect the mail from,snow rain or dust under all circumstances. All exposed parts, such as rivets and hinges, must be galvanized. Size. The dimensions of rural free delivery boxes shall be, if a square or rectangular box, not less than 18x6 x 8 inches; if cylindrical, not less than 18 inches long and 6 inches in diameter, the capacity to be not less than 488 cu bic inches. . : Shape. Experience has shown that boxes opening at the side or top are more convenient than those opening at the end. Inspection. Individuals - or . Arms who propot-e tn manufacture rural mail boxes shull submit a sample of the box or boxes, together with a sample of tbe material of hich the box is to be com posed, to the special agent in charge of the division in whose territory he may reside, or in whose territory the factory may be located, for inspection and ap proval. If said box or boxes shall be found to conform to the requirements and specifications of the department, the manufacturer will be authorized to stencil in a conspicuous place thereon tbe werds "Approved by the Postmas ter General." Boxes thus marked will come, under the protection of that provision of the net making appropriation for the post al service of the United States for the llscul year ending June 80, 1903 (ap proved April 21, 1902), which reads as follows: - "Whoever shall hereafter wilfully or maliciously injure, teardown or destroy any letter box or other receptacle estab lished by the order of the postmaster general or approved or designated by him for the receipt or delivery of mail matter on any rural free delivery route, or shall break open tbe sarue.or wilfully or maliciously injure, deface or destroy finy mail matter deposited therein, orshull wilfully take or steal such matter fromor out of such letter box or other receptacle, or shall wilfully aid or assist In any fo the aforementioned offenses, shall for every such offense be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by Imprisonment for not more thau three years." Each box must be erected by the roadside, so that the carrier can easily obtain access to it without dismount ing from his vehicle. The same box must not be used for more than one family, except In the case of near relatives or those residing in the same house. Persons neglecting to or refusing to comply with these conditions will be regarded as not desiring rural free deli v ery.and the rural carrier will be directed not to serve them. The 14 designated boxes Included In Department order of March 28, 1901, as receiving the approval of the 'postmas ter general, will be accepted as falling w ithin the provisions ot the statute as ndove quoted, when contracted for or erected in good faith prior to the date when this order goes into effect; but ot) and after October 1, 1W2, the ruauu factureis whose boxes have been here tofore approved, will be required to conform l the stipulations herein set foul) as to size, shape, material and workmanship of boxes supplied by them. , , . In all service heretofore established, and wherein inappropriate, unsafe and unsuitable boxes are in use, the depart ment will expect that patrons of rural free delivery (now accepted as a perma nent feature of the postal service) wUl conform as promptly as possible to the foregoing requirements, if they desire the continuance of rural five delivery. Those charged w itli the administration of the service will put this order into effect with flrmness.but without undue haste or harshness. The order prohibiting postmasters and carries from assisting in the. selec tion of rural mail boxes is modified, to the extent of permitting them toadvise proposed patrons of rural free delivery so that, in the selection of boxes, they shall comply with the requirements of the department; but they are prohibit ed from becoming the agents of ny ru ral box manufacturer in canvassing for or otherwise aiding in the sale of any particular box. No special agent, route Inspector, or other officer of the post office serviee can be permitted to act as agent for, or by himself or through . thers to be come interested in the sale of any rural free delivery letter box. 11. C. Pavsk, Postmaster General. Halloween I.aarli. Canby Post, W. R. C. will serve a 10c lunch consisting of pumpkin pie, cake and coffee, on Saturday, October 31, and will sell at auction a coupll bed onilts and other articles of needle work. Proceeds to be used for charitable MiriKux-s. Everybody invited. A. M. Cvnnin-u, Committee. , To Delinquents f Water Supply Unless water rent is rtd by Oct er 10th, vimr applications will not .-;.i..rt neit vear. we nnt i .i... -.,. ia ntr our bills. By IIBfl HID l""" J ' I";' order of the rard of directors. G. J. Ui.fs-;iu, imwurer. VICTIMIZE WKITEKS. Publishers 1tuj Profit by tht Am bition of Literary Aspirants. Mmmtmrmm Th.a. t Bria Omt T4 W.rka, Bat Ial Ipoa tk A4- "Everybody Ug writing nowadays," sighed a msgBiint editor, disgustedly, be ran through a pile of manu scripts heaped up on his desk, accord ing to the Sew York Herald. "Here is sonnet from a cabman, a story from a policeman and an essay from a soap- maker at Penobseot, Me.," It is true, All the world is pushing the pen or banging the typewriter, and one never knows at what moment his best friend may not draw a deadly historical novel on him or demand that he peruse a driveling narrative of "rustic life." In this era of well-nigh universal au thorship there has arisen a band of unscrupulous knaves who, with . the skill of a confidence man, endeavor to turn the popular desire for literary fame to their advantage. "It is the greatest 'grafV that ever happened, my boy," said one of the most cold-blooded of these rogues, at he boasted of his "achievements. "We have our hands on the most ' potent valve of the human mind the conceit of literary authorship and when we press the button the money is sure to follow. We keep a sharp lookout as soon as we learn of an aspiring-author who is engaged upon a 'magnum opus,' or has had one turned down by a big publisher, we camp on his trail, and we never let up till we land him. , "Of course we adopt a stand-offish' policy as soon a be begins to nibble, tell him that we .can never consider his book until it has run thegauntlet of our readers and critics, but thai is only for the purpose of Increasing his own be lief in its great qualities. Lord bless you, if it is the veriest rot ever penned we will handle it. An adverse criticism upon a book is an unknown quantity in oor shop, . "Then we inform him that the ex pense of publication will be about $300, which we expect him to stand. He demurs, whereupon we ask him how many copies he thinks he can dispose of himself. Incautiously and ignorant' ly he estimates the number at 1,000. In reality, if he has good luck and lota of friends he can sell about 50. We show , htm, however, that by his own state ment he will be able to publish at his own risk to much better advantage than if we offered him terms, and so he is at last firmly hooked. "That $300 is merely a first contribu tion, though. He spedily finds that bis manuscript must be thoroughly re vised, corrected and punctuated, at a cost of $100; illustrations must be se cured, the proof must be read and a hundred other little things done, each of which has its separate fee. I may say that I never let an author get away from me for less than $300. "Finally, when he is milked dry, we turn over 1.000 printed .and bound books to him and give our attention to a fresh victim." " "Do they ever come back with a sec ond book?" "Never. That is the sole drawback to the business. One never has the chance to make steady connections, for our clientele is always changing." RETIRED SI ATtblWMu uWNS UP. In All Trades Are Many Tricks, aaa Sometimes In Polities. "I'm what you might cull a retired Statesman," said the old lawyer, whose practice is chiefly that of a-counBelor. ' "But before the war I was in -politics Up to my eyes," and his face grew younger with the memory, Bays the Detroit Free Press. "I was in Kentucky, and the first time I ran for congress I beat one of the best campaigners in that state, and no state has Ibctter. He was a veteran who had been over the course several times, and sneered at the thought of my being a seriouS opponent. He had the old sys tem of being a huil fellow well met, gossiped by the hour with the women, kissed the babies while he was tilling them up with candy and jollied along with the men as though each one was his especial friend. I knew it was no use to fight hiin at his own gnme, so I Invented some new tactics. "Without the fact attracting any par ticular uttention, it was made public that there were to be from three to live shoot itigmntchesand all-around tourna ments in each county of the district. Nothing is dearer to the heart of the real Kentuckian. I was an athlete and u good shot, and I was at every one of these contests. I knew jiist who to bent and who not to beat. When the county hnd a champion it was proud if he al ways got the best of me, and 1 sounded his praises till the mule population. were fighting friends of mine. My opponent did not shine in feats of st .nigth or skill, and I smoothly mannered to create a sentiment wherever I vent that the women hnd better send one of their own number to congress if they were to run the elections; for my part, I be lieved that the men should run the gov ernment, I won easily, and I kept riM otj t-'- ' ;l .' " he state." A Kacaatta l.laad. Everybody has read stories of mys terious islands exercising an irresisti ble attraction on ships passing near them. These, of course, are pure in ventions; but there is an island named Boroholm in the Baltic sea. near the coast of Denmark whose, rocks, accord ing to a Vienna journal, Der Stein der Weisen, are so strongly magnetic that they affect the compasses of passing ships, even as far as nine miles away. In this manner Itornholm may be said to turn vessels out of their course, since an error of the compass needle may cause a corresponding error in the steering of a ship. - ' . America's Fsmmts Beauties Look with horror on Skin Eruptions, Blotches, Sores, Pimples. They don't have them, nor will any one, who uses Bucklen's Arnica 8alve. It glorifies the face. Ersjema or Salt Klteum vanish before it. It cures sore lips, chapped hands, chilblains. Infallible for Piles. 25c at Chas. N. Clarke's drug store. The Propose! Refcrendnm. Albany DrtmfrmL Will the Portland people be willing to submit the Lewis and Clark approprir. tion to tbe people? Having voted in favor of the referendum it would be con sistent and proper. o o , Tbe Toledo Blade. Before tbe close of 1902 the Toledo Blade will bo installed In its new build ing, with a modem plant and equip meut with facilities equal to any pub lication between New York- city and Chicago. It is 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 comprehend than by reading cumbersome columns of dailies. All current tonics made plain in each issue by special editorial matter, written from inception down to date. The. only paper published especially for people who do or do not read daily newspapers a ad yet 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 and many de partments of matter suited to eveiy member of the family. Only one dol lar a year. Write for free specimen copy. Address The Blude,Totedo,Oliio, Jiew Today. Cranberries at Hartley's. See Spot Cash Grocery ad. Land plaster at Hartley's. ; When von buy stationery, buy the best Always found at Slocom'g. Hartley takes orders for seeds. Flour and feed at Spot Cash Grocery. Try minced ham for lunches, at Hartley's. Dressed chickens for Sunday at Hood River Commercial Co. ' Call and examine the new books at Slocom's. Maple sugar at Hartley's. Bring your chickens and eggs to Hood River Commercial Co. New Orleans molasses at Hartley's. For Sale Cheap-Two second-hand stoves in good condition. L, N. Blowkks. Chicken Kranx will find the latest style of Oyster shells for sale at Jensen's. Hartley keeps Schilling's Best goods. We are selling Armour's best hams at 16c per lb. Hood River Commercial Co. Wood taken in exchange for groceries, same as cash, at the Spot Cash Grocery. E. M. Holman sells Security Stock Food. This is the best stock and poultry food on the market. Try it. j We are prepared to give you satisfac tion in butter or refund your money. Hood River Commercial Co. Extensive line of tablets, pencils and 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 124C tt. 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 Glucier Pharmacy. We wish to remind the public that we advertise to meet all prices on goods in our line and deliver them. Hood River Commercial Co. 160 acres, 900 bearing fruit trees, 100 inches free water, good house, barn, 4 .,,.-.,.1, O l.nDa -i.rmn tiilc arA crops included ; 30 tons hay ; $4,500; 16 miles up valley, t nuay & Karnes. CAN YOU READ THIS? If you can't, your eyes need attention. Call on F. W. Clarke, the jewele and op tician. He can fit you out. At the Glacier Pharmacy. NOTICE During the fair Mrs. Baldwin will serve tea, coffee, sand wiches and cake in connection with her ice cream parlors. "Now Is the Appointed Time." TheO.Jt. & N. Co. has Just Ismied a hand somely illustrated pamphlet entitled "Oregon' wasmngiion ana laituo sua uieir nesonrces." It lias lnucli to gay about Hood River. People In tlie Kant nre anxious for Informa tion about tlie Pncinc Northwest. If you will give the O. E. & N. ngent s 1181 of mimes of Kastern people who are likely to be 1l teres t ed, the booklet will be mailed free to such person.. GRAND BALL AT THE NEW OPERA HOUSE Friday Evening, Oct. 10, To cbmmence immediately after the PrOORAMME AT THR FAIR. Fine music for the occasion. Admission Gentleman and Ladies 50e. Wanted. A girl for general housework 01 Annlv to MUS. J AS. OR AH AM. 70 Acres for Sale. Good fruit and berry land. A seres In berrien. Uood orchards, running wnter and well. Qoop bonne Slid bum. All fenced. 1 mllei trom Underwood, Wash. Price $;t,(KK- Inquire at Uincier office. 81.111 Span of Mares for Sale. A span of 4-year-old mures; weight about 12U0 pounds. Inquire of on J. I. MILLER. A Bargain. . I have a H5 saddle, pair of heavy Khapa which cost (M, pair of spurn and a ? I .Spmiisb bit I will Hell the oiittli for $45, or trade them for a good cow. The outfit Ik nearly new. In quire of A. T. Dodge, fi miles soutiiwect of Hood Kiver. o.'t For Sale. At Underwood, Wash.: 4 cowg. 3 calves. 1 yearling heifer; 1 bull 4 yean old. I will cor respond wilhanyone wishing Information. Stock can be seen on ramre. Mas. Maky V. Oi.skn, ksmma, wash. Strawberry Plants. I have for sole a choice lot of strawberry plHtita. slit R C. ROGERS. so YEARS' V EXPERIENCE i fas Tradc Marks DctlQNft Copyrights Ac An Ton n11nf a sketch and dofwrtntlon mmy qalfklT awnin our opinion fre wfiibr an Invention Is probahly patentable. Communira. lions tnttennn1ntiiU. Handbook on Patents sent free Dhleat atreticy for wrannir patents. Patents taken through Maun A Co. naslr perta, Marks, whot ofenr In lbs Scientific American. A handsomely lllnwtrated veekt?. T -arrest rlr enlation of any an entitle tottroai. Terms. $3 st ienr: four asontna, $U iSoUl by all newaoealern. !UNNCo."" 'NewTork Bnoc WBoa. tat F BU WaablBftua, a U XotU-e to Contractor. Bids will be received by tlie city coun cil, to be opened at 8 p. m. October 20, 1902, for the construction of a city hall. For plana and specification aee D. McDonald, Chairman committee. 0.1 HARTLEY We can give you better Coffee for your money thnn any one elw In town. We have the exclusive gale of, Jan. Heekln's Cotiees. You know what they are; if not, giva them a trial. Best Mocha and ; Java, per lb 35c We have Coffee from 124 to 3c per lb." This is only one of the many gooa thingg we Keep, uuil ana seeour line. FretvDellvery anywhere iu town I n. iu. to o p. Phone Orders, a Bpeeir iv Phone i'L'5. 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 hlra to invest in land back away from town, while there Is yet a margin on prices. You will be HLAT) IK YOU DO, and VERY SORKY In two years' time IF YOU DON'T, it is our opinion. TAKE HOLD OF IT NOW, don't wait until the other fellow sees the opportunity and wisely acts on it. COE'8 ADDITION Tbe Best Speculative Buy in Hood River. 19 Handsome and Sightly Lots overlooking the Columbia and Mount Adams, finely watered and in the coming most popular residential part of Hood River, ONLY $200 each. Our full list pf improved and unimproved properties is always at your command, at prices and locations to suit your fancy and purse. GEORGE D 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 It you want a first-class 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 tbe new styles and texts iu Writing Tablets. Old stock cut 25 per cent in price. MUST BE SOLD. READ-"David Harum," "Tlie Crisis," "Eight of Way," "Mississippi Bubble;" all the New Books. Daily Oregonian. MAGAZIN.ES. EVERYTHING. GEORGE I. SLOCOM. REAL ESTATE. SHELLEY & JOCHIMSEN . Desire to inform the public that they have formed a partnership in real estute, and are well equipped for showing investors Hood River valley. Mr. Jochimscn Is a pioneer and knows the eountry as few men do, and knowing its past history and its recent rapid advance, tins abundant faith in 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 unimpeacbed. They already have a long list of winners in property and desire to increase it. Everything they are offering tire bargains. Call and see them at Odell. . They have , 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 of business operation. Complete business course, time unlimited, by mail f2. 00 Complete shorthand course, six months, by mail 1 5 H) Complete civil service course, six months, by mail 15 OH Complete English course, six months, by mail lo 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, atid especially for those who have been deprived of common school education. The greatest care Is given to each individual student. Di plomas awarded graduates. Bend for particulars and state the course you want.. J. B. McKEE, Proprietor. Auerbaeh building, SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. A Transformation Scene. Truly, a Fairy's wand must have been used to change our once prosaic city into a city beautiful. Even the wood that has lain so long upon one of our principal streets, has been removed, and we flatter ourselves that we are keeping pace with tbe rest of our enter prising citizens, by showing the most complete line of Millinery that lias ever been shown, in this city. Be Sure t see our display, and If you do not wish to purchase, come anyway, we wish to convince you that we handle Ilign-cluss Head Wear. Our buyer made a special trip to Portland and brought back many NEW IDEAS and NOVELTIES. MAE B. ROE, Milliner. TREAT & HUCKABAY, -DEALER IN- Stoves, Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware, . ' Bath Tubs, Sinks and Lavators, Wash Stands and Sink Bracket , Loud and Iron Pipe, Rubber Goods. HOOD RIVER, OREGON. THE Manila Barber Shop ON THE HILL, S. C. JACKSON, Proprietor Will do Picture Framing In connection. Room Mouldings and all kii.ds of Picture and Window Glass constantly oil hand. CALL and see samples of Wall Paper. 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 mouthsin thejyear, and need your business. If we pleasetyou, tell your ueighboraif 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, 9, 10 and 11. Grand Exhibit of the Far.Famed G RED APPLE 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 produced here. The 0. R. & N. and the river steamers will grant reduced rates between Portland and The Dalles and intervening points. Liberal Premiums Will be Awarded. HON. E. L. SMITH, President. HON. J. W. MORTON, Vice Pres't. G. R. CASTNER, Superintendent. Q. J. QESSLING, Secretary. W. A. SLINGERLAND, Treasurer. T. C. DALLAS, The City Tinker & Plumber. Headquarters Fourth and Oak Streets. PARK AND WASHINGTON, l0TLAND, OREGON The school where thorough work is done; where the re'nso;i i alwnys given; where confidence is developed; where bookkecp h. is taught exactly as books are kept in business; where shorthand i made easy; where penmanship is at its best; where hundreds bookkeepers and stenographers have been educated for supccs i life; where thousands more will be. Open all the year. Catalogue fret A. P. ARMSTRONG, LL. B., PRINCIPAL 1 Committees in Charge: EXECUTIVE E L Smith, Dr J F Watt, O It Castner, H F David., G J Oessling, Henry T Williams, T Steiuhtlber, D II Sears, William Kennedy, Chris Dethnian, II S Richmond, Frank Chandler, 15 R Tucker, W A ISlingerland, A I Mason, J T Carroll, Mosier; A II Jewctt of White Salmon; Amos Underwood, Underwood. AUDITING E L Smith, president; G J Gessling, secretary; W A Mingerland, treasurer; Truman Butler, chairman of the Finance co mm it lee. FINANCE- -Truman Butler, H F Davidson, E L Smith. TRANSPORTATION A P Batebam, L"E Morse, G R Custncr. LOCATION AND BUILDING II J Frederick, N C Evans, W A Slingcrlatid, A I Mason. PRINTING-S F Blythe, E R Bradley, Henry T Williams. RKCF.PTIOX Mr and Mra W J Baker. Mr and Mrs J E Rand, Mr and Mrs Frank A Cram, Mf and Mrs T Steinhllber, Mr and Mm G R Castner, Mr and Mrs C B Atterbury, Mr and Mrs AI Maaou, Mr and MrC E Mark ham, Mr and Mrs E L Smith, Mr and Mrs M P Isen berg, Mr and Mrs G A McCurdy, Mr and Mrs D H Sears, Mr and Mrs A II Jewett, Mr and Mrs II J Hibbard. . PROGRAMME F B Baroea, J L Carter, C L Gilbert, Maj Booth, C X Clarke. IN VITATION G J Gewtling, Henry T Williams, P F Friday. TO SOLICIT PREMIUMS P F Friday, S E Bartmess, George T Prather. EXHIBIT Henry T Williams, G R Castner, A II Jewett, Frank Chandler. DECORATION Mrs George P Crowell, Mrs E. Locke, Mrs A O Herfbey, Ernest V Jensen, Mrs E E Savage, E L Rood. NOMENCLATURE Chris Dethman, William Kennedy, E L Smith, W A Slingerlaud, II F Davidson.