Hood liver Slacier
Thursday, april ia, 1903.
'G. A. R. and W. R. C.
Canby Dost Lad a crood meeting Sat
urday. Out of a membership of 35
there were 23 present. I he post was
Informed by general orders read that
the national encampment will meet in
ban Francisco, August 17. The usual
reduction In fares will be made on all
transportation Hues.
The comrades were clad to creel
their old quartermaster, L. Henry, who
was lu the seat be has tilled so satisfac
torily for so many years. The judge
returned from bis Southern trip look
ing better than be has looked for years.
There is nothing like a change of cli
mate to brace up an old soldier. And
there Is nothing like a good quarter
master to keep up the Interest in a
Grand Army post. If comrades are al
lowed to become in arrears for dues
they are mighty apt to lose interest in
the post. - -
H. J. Byrkett resigned as officer of
the day, and A. 8. Blowers was elected
to All out the unexpired term. Com
rade Byrkett '8 resignation was offered
because of defective hearing.
Comrades J. 8. Bunker of Freewatel",
Or., and F. A. bklnuer of Chehalis,
Wash., were visitors and gave short ad
dresses. Comrade Buuker was proud
of being one of the youngest soldiers of
the Union army. He enlisted at the
age of 15 and served in the 7tb Ver
mont. He is a genuine Yank, an in
ventive genius, and invented the com
plete burglar and fire alarm he exhib
ited in our city last week. Comrade
Skinner's remarks followed, and it was
his proud boast that be voted for Old
Abe, in 1804, 23 days before he was 15
years old.'
The Joint committee from the post
and relief corps, to make arrangements
for Memorial day services and the me
morial sermon on the Buuday preced
ing Memorial day, was lust rue ted to
procure a church for the memorial ser
mon. All ministers and congregations
in the towu and country are invited to
join in the exercises on that day. Sun
day school children especially are in
vited. The members of the post and
relief corps will meet at their hall at
10:30 a. m., Sunday, May 24, and march
to the church where the sermon will
be preached..
Adjutant Cunning's report on the
resolutions adopted by I. I. Stevens
post of Woodburn, and sent to other
posts for their approval or disapproval,
was loudly cheered and adopted unan
imously by a rising vote. The report
follows:
Canby Post, No. 16, Dept. of Oregon,
G. A. K., March 28, 1903. I. I. Ste
vens Poet, No. 61, Dept. of Oregon, G.
A. R. Comrades: At the regular meet
ing held this date the proposition con
tained in your circular letter of recent
date, proposing changes In our consti
tution allowing soldiers of all other
wars membership in our order, was
freely discussed, with unanimous dis
approval of the changes recommended.
By order of the post the adjutant was
directed to prepare a paper in answer
embodying the wish of the post
In regard to the changes recommended.
I therefore have the honor to submit
the following as my remembrance of
the earnest though hasty discussion ou
the subject:
I. As to the permanence expressed in
the preamble, we think it reters to the
work of the order, the structural organ
ization that is still building under those
divine principles, Fraternity and Char
ity, under a dome of Loyalty. Its ob
jects were, lirst, to strengthen the fra
ternal tie norn ot me uiarcu, me biv
ouac and the battle in the war to save
the Union as a priceless heritage, in
which the loss of life was appalling; a
sacrifice exceeded by no previous his
tory and a heroism that will be an ex
ample to all future ages. Those battle
born principles, Fraternity and Char
ily, existed prior to the formation of
our order, but during the war they
were subordinate to the crowning prin
ciple, Loyalty.
" We paused not to weep for the fallen,
Who slept by each river and tree"
And only in our hearts could we
"twine them the wreath of the laurel."
Other duties aud other opportunities
pressed usonwurd, but that fraternity
forged in the tire of battle slumbered
noi, slept nut, and the service of other
soldiers in other wars, no matter how
honorable or meritorious, can not thrill
us with the fraternity that warms us
to our comrades of those thousands of
battle fields from Fort Sumpter to Ap
pomattox. 2. "To care for him who bore the
battle aud for his widow and orphan."
The same undercurrent of comradeship
iias been always ready with the open
band of charity, and with the power
ful Influence of our order has led in
having liberal pension laws enacted
and in having those comfortable homes
established where those of our com
rades who have been uu fortunate can
live In ease the few remaining years of
their lives; besides, lu uregon ana in
many other states we have had a law
enacted raising a special fund for the
' relief of destitute, needy soldiers. We
not only have reverent care for the
living, we remember in loving tender
ness our dead, and one post service is
given each year in their memory, and
once each year we march to the last
camping ground and greet our depart
ed with a tribute f Hag and flowers,
and in silence, with uncovered head,
salute our cat red dead.
3. To deepen love for our country In
all hearts, so that disunion or separa
tion would be forever impossible. How
successfully our order bus labored for
this desired effect let the present aud
firomise of the future speak. Tliearmy
n which we served conquered the re
bellion, but the Grand Army of the
Keptlblio bus conquered the reuels, and
today the G. A. R. Is welcomed by
every Confederate ramp. Our love for
them Vas first inspired by respect for
their splendid courage and endurance,
aud as soon as they had laid down their
arms we were readv to receive them
into the Union with heart and with
hand, until they are now our brothers
and next our comrades In our hearts
We believed in them, and our belief
has been verified by seeing them and
their sons battling again for t he Stars
and Stripes, to make men free. We
have yet a large field to recruit from,
as there are many soldiers of the civil
war who have not joined our ranks,
while thevare. or nianv of them are.
reaping the benefits of our order for
their betterment. We are glad to be of
service to them, and though they may
not feel it a duty to join u, we can not
withhold our feelings In Iraternu
from them, and would not if we cuu
but are always ready to give them a
soldier's greeting. They do not know
what they miss or they would line up
with the touch of elbows as of old.
But whether we increase, or decrease
as we must at no distant future day.
we are opposed to the changes asked
for in your circular letter. While we
would not minimize nor disparage the
service of soldiers In any other war, we
feel that service in the civil war was
peculiar, and the introduction of any
other element would not be horuo-
geneus.
The Woman's Relief Corps, auxiliary
to the Grand Army of the Republic,
possesses all the elements of permanence
as to principles and membership, and
we have no desire for any other suc
cessor. a - ,
We are proud of the G. A. R. Some
of us have met and taken by the band
some of the members of Htephensoo
poet, No. 1, department of Illinois, the
cradle of the 0- A. R. The growth of
the order from this humble birthplace
proves that It was born. In the hearts
of our comrades and only needed (be
guiding hand of its organizer to lead it
to its present proud position. Grant,
Sherman, Sheridan, Logan, Hancock,
Hayes, Garfield, Harrison, McKinley,
and thousands of other Illustrious
names have been enrolled with us, and
we still have many men of eminence
in the nation wearing the button, the
eagle, flag and star, and as true to the
principles and as unwilling to surren
der as were those of our comrades who
have gone before. Finally, to adopt
the statement of one of Napoleon's vet
erans, we say, theold G. A.H.can diebut
can not surrender. Fraternally yours
in F. C. and L.,
THOS. J. CUNNING,
Poet Adjutant.
Prizes for, .fours on Oregon Bird'
The John Burroughs society of Port
land has, through the generosity of Mrs.
Rosa F. Burrell, two cash prizes" to a
ward for knowledge of the native birds
of Oregon. These prizes are given year
ly to the classes of the highest grade in
the elementary schools bf the state.
me ursi prize is fis, me secona is, 10
be awarded to those who name the most
birds by sight and song, and who write
a sufficiently excellent composition on ,
the subject. The relative markings or
the two eiam nation will be, upon a
scale of 100, 60 per cent for the field test
and 40 per cent for the composition test.
That is, actual knowledge of the birds
will count for more than excellence in
composition.' "v -
The competition is open to the class
graduating in February as well as to the
class graduating in June. The composi
tions must be In the hands of the corres
ponding secretary of the John Burroughs
society, 634 Williams avenue, Portland,
Oregon, not later than June 1.
Any subject based on personal obser
vation of our native birds will be ac
ceptable. One particular bird may be
selected for study, or" some such subject
as the following may be chosen: "Nests
of Oregon Birds," "Feeding Habits of
Our Native Birds," "Bird Friends of the
Farmers," etc. In all observations time
and place should be carefully recorded.
The field examinations will be given
the last week in May and the first week
in June. All who send compositions
will be considered as applicants for a
field examination, and the address of
each writer should be enclosed with the
composition.
McKinley tutorial Certificates.
Postmaster Yates has received from
the McKinley National Memorial asso
ciation a limited supply of certificates
which have been prepared for distribu
tion to contributors to the monument
fund as souvenirs of their participation in
that great enterprise. The certificate is
a beautiful work of art on which is given
an excellent reproduction of Mrs. Mc
Kinley 's favorite likeness of her husband,
together with a picture of the McKinley
home in Canton and of the White House.
The wording below the illustration is as
follows: "This certifies that has
contributed to the fund for the erection
of the national memorial sft Canton,
Ohio, in honor of William McKinley."
The workmanship and artistic effects
are of the very highest order, the great
house of Tiffany & Co., New York, being
the designers and manufacturers- The
supply in the hands of Postmaster Yates
is a portion of the first edition of the
certificates and is sent here to enable
those who have not as yet contributed
to do bo. Parties who have already
identified them -elves with the move
ment will receive souvenirs direct from
the office of the association or through
local committiees.
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On Wednesday, April 1, the new offi
cials of the land office, M. T. Nolan,
register, aud Miss Lang, receiver, took
charge of the office, Messrs. Lucas and
Patterson retiring. The two clerks, H.
E. Northup and A. W. Long retain their
positions, and the officers expect the de
partment will soon name a third clerk
to take the place vacated by Miss Lang.
The clerks in the land office are under
the civil service rule and hence are de
partment appointments.
The Columbia River and Northern
railroad is now completed to within 20
miles of Goldendale, and the company
expects to drive the last spike before the
end of April. One hundred thousand
bushels of wheat are stored along the
railroad awaiting shipment to Lyle when
the track is completed, and then to Port
land by the Regulator line.
Get your abstracting done at the of
fice of BARNES, the real estate man.
IM PRICES Bill TRADE
Hardware.
All new, fresh, modern a complete
stock bought in quantities which se
cured bed-rock cost. Everything for
the Farmer, Carpenter, Logger, Ma
son and Builder.
Building Material
We furnish every item entering into the
making of any kind of building, ex
cept rough lumber. A reduction of
about 20 per cent on Doors and Win
dows, with a fallingof! in cost of Nails
and Hardware makes building easy.
Ask to see our new styles in Windows
and Art Glass. 11 '
Stoves & Tinware
Sufficent to say we are sole agents for
..Universal Stoves and Ranges $27 to
$05, every one warranted. Cook and
Camp Stoves, $2.50 to $27.
Picture Framing
New methods, new stock of moldings
prices and work guaranteed.
With the result that more
trade has justified a well
equipped modern store, in
which we handle carloads
with less expense than tons
formerly cost. With this
change has come Re
duced Expenses, and in
return for this we now Re
duce Your Costs at
STEWARTS
Seasonable Goods
Priced Right.
Boatmen
We carry ROSIN TAR OKUM.
X
Carpets & Matting
Carpets, 35c to f 1.10 per yard; Matting,
12cto40c per yard; Linoleum, 65c
to $1.50 per yard. Couch covers, Por-
tiers and Shades.
Heavy Hardware
Such as Bolts, Hinges, Screws bought
after the great drop in price. We
price accordingly.
Saws
Agents for Simond's Cross-cut saws. A
full stock of Diston'a Hand Saws. You
don't have to take any old thing we
have what you want.
STEWART,
The House Furnisher.
'PHONE 111.
Lime Screen Doors
A fresh carload every is and 2-8, 95c. Wlri-
SO days. Mingle bar- , dow Moreens, D0o, Boo
rein $1.90. .. and -toe
Lawn Mowers Crass Hooks
To be had at IS.75, $4 36c to 80c: Garden
and up to 112. Trowels, 10c, luo, 2fio,
WatersPruners Sewing
Eight and 10 feet. ft. Machlnes-Slft, (20. 127
Pruning hears, 00c, and H0 up to a Par-
75c and II. lor cab at S7-all
warranted. Machine
r needles for all
BrOOmS makes, 2a.
We do undersell, a . . ,
new mate-try one. Pocket Knives
Gem Safety Fully warranted, for
Raaor BeU-W, 4, W. 600 na UP-
Fencing
For Lawn and Field, 20c to 85c per rod,
aud a stretcher loaned for setting.
Barbed wire, in four grades; Poultry
netting, 50c per 160 feet.
Clock Shelves
And Mantel Shelves from 35c to $5. Ask
to see the assortment.
Tents and Hammoks
Tents from $5 up, according to size
and weight. Hammocks, $1, $1.50 up
to $7. -r
. Brushjes.
Sash tools, 5c to 30cT Varnish, 10c to
$1.50; Paint, 15c to'$2.50; Kalsomine,
$3 to $4.50: Scrub, Shoe, Shaving,
Horse, Sink and Stove brushes. Coun
ter aud Floor brushes. Buy brushes
where you see something and get
something for your money. Goods
. imported directly from the world's
largest factory. '
TRADE BRINGS LOW PRICES
Furniture
Two carloads since December 1, all con
tracted . for before the advance in
price, which places us in shape to defy
every market. We invite careful in
spection of goods and prices.
Paints, Oils, Glass
As agents for Pure Prepared we guar
antee every sale. Our Zincs, Leads
and Oils are absolutely pure, and our
arrangement with the factory author
izes a guarantee of goods and prices.
We sell all kinds of Lubricating oils,
EVERYTHING IN GLASS.
Guns ammunition
22 Rifles, $1.75, $3.50, $6, $14. Smoke-
less and semi-smokeless Cartridge in
full assortment. .
Camp Outfits
All complete, and at little cost. Tents,
Stoves, Chairs, Tables, Axes, Cooking
Utensils, Camp Stools and Lounging
Chairs.
Kitchen Furniture
Every little convenience you ever heard
of is here, and priced to secure trade.
Genuine triple-coated Chrysolite ware
is warranted.
Cheap Granite
Ware we have it. 8 qt Kettle, 95c ;
Copper iJottom Boilers, 90o; Copper
Bottom Kettles, 60c; 14 oz Copper
Boilers, $2.75.
The Laundry
Washing machines, $3.50 to $8; Wring
ers, 5 year guarantee, $1.40 to $4.50 ;
Straddle Clothes Pins, 2c g; Spring
Clothes pins, 5c. g; Clothes Lines, 10c
and 20c.
STEWART-
The Complete Outfitter
SECOND AND STATE STS.
Closing Out
Sale!
We Have
Ladies' Dress Goods,
Flannels,
Blankets,
ladies' Underwear,
Men's. Shirts,
ladies' and Children's Hose,
Mackintoshes,
Gloves,
Clueensware,
Cutlery,
Shirt Waists,
German Sox,
Men's Hats,
Axes,
Rubbers,
ladies' Arctics,
And dozens of other articles
Bed Spreads,
Comforters,
Rubbers,
Children's Underwear,
Sweaters,
Shoes for everybody,
Mackinaws,
Children's Suits,
Glassware,
lanterns,
House lining,
Mrs. Potts' Sad Irons,
Cow Bells,
Mattocks,
Rubber Boots,
Men's Arctics,
usually carried in a general store
w
n
a mean ousiness
Intend to Retire. Outside business De
mands Oiur Attention.
We are now working for yoo. Yoo can have all the profit We are paying expenses out of capital.
No profit to us In these goods. Our price will convince you. There Is a good substantial Christmas
present for every man, woman and child In the valley In our store at factory prices.
bone & Mcdonald.
01 STRAWBER
9.
This magnificent location is now being plotted and willr
soon be placed on the market, and surpasses anything that
has ever been offered as
RESIDENCE PROPERTY.
It is high and sightly and is furnished with an abun
dance of the purest spring water from
MY OWN PLANT.
The soil is very sandy, so you get no seepage from
cess- pools or closets.
It is only one block from the Waucoma school house.
The Unitarian church is in process of construction adjoin
ing this plot, and the Episcopal church will soon be built in
the very center of this addition.
You have always wanted a lot in my STRAWBERRY
FIELD, and now is your time to get one. J
We start at bed-rock prices, with terms 25
per cent cash, balance to suit the purchaser.
Don't wait until prices go up, but secure a handsome site at once.
Map and all information at the office of George D. Culbertson & Co., on
Oak street.
H
RIVERVIEW PARK.
BEGIN THEYEAR RIGHT !
You will never regret it if you buy some of our bargains, as
Hood River Real Estate
WILL NEVER BE AS CHEAP AGAIN. We can offer
you fine City Lots on grade, with good water
and fine view on EASY TERMS'.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO THOSE WHO
WILL BUILD.
BSTStreets will be improved in the Spring. For
full particulars see
Prather Investment Co.
HOOD RIVER, OREGON.
O. T. RAW SON.
F. H. STANTON.
HOOD RIVER NURSERY.
We respectfully announce to the public that we have for the
coming planting seasons a line lot of trees of all kinds.
Thrifty, Smooth, and True to Name.
Orders tire now being booked as received and varieties furnished
as long as they last. This season will witness larger plantings of
Single sorts than any in the history of this valley, and to get what
$ou want will necessitate early orders.
We would also state that we are prepared to furnish for next
season's planting any number and ANY VARIETY, GROWN
ESPECIALLY FOR YOU.
Ixing experience in the nursery business enables us to guarantee
satisfaction.
Nursery on East Hide, at croasingof Neal creek. Orderssolicited.
RAWSON & STANTON, Hood River, Or.
Free Delivery. Phone 571.
O. B. HARTLEY,
Hood River, Or.,
-DEALER IN-
Groceries, Fruits and Wood.
H. F. JOCHIMSEN,
Real Estate Dealer,
Has Lands of all kinds in Hood River valley for
sale at from 5 an acre up to $400. Strawberry
land, apple land, Meadow land and Timber lands.
Also, Town Lots and Blocks.
See Him for Bargains.
FASHION STABLE.
Livery, Feed and Draying.
STRANAHANS & BAGLEY.
Horses bought, sold or exchanged.
Pleasure parties can secure first-class rigs. Spe
cial atlentiou given to moving Furniture
and Pianos.
We do everything horses can do.
HOOD RIVER, OREGON.
First nd Oak Hu. Phone 70S.
SEXTON & WALTHER,
The Dalles, Oregon,
Ajrents for the Celebrated
Smith Grubbing Machines.
We also carry the beet Steel Wiie Cable for Stump Pulling; Rope .
Shorteners; Snatch Blocks; Grubbing Hooks and extra Rope Hooks.
Write for Prices.
E. A. SOULE,
Contractor
and Builder.
Plans and Estimates Furnished
Upon Application.
Established 1881.
PAGE & SON,
Is,
Pioneer Fruit and Produce
PORTLAND,
'I
OREGON.
Solicit Consignments of Apples,
Pears; all Green and Dried Fruit,
omr
EUREKA
Meat Market.
McGuire Bros., Propr's.
Dealers In FroHh and Pnred Meat. lAi-rl
Poultry, Fruit and Vegetables.
rrue .uenvery. rnone w.
EE
And time may go, but we will con
tinue to do all kinds of plain and
fancy
Job Printing
at the same old stand, satisfactorily
aud expeditiously.
Your orders respectfully solicited.
E. R. BRADLEY.
Regulator Line
Steamers.
Regulator and Dalles City.
Between Portland and The Dalles daily
except Hunaay.
Leaves The Dalles 7 a. m.: arrive at
Portland 4 p. m.
Leave Portland 7 a. m.; arrive at
The Dalles 5 p. m.
Leave Hood River, down, 8:30 a. m.
Arrive Hood River, up, 3:30 p. m.
H. C. CAMPBELL,
General Manager.
THE
Barber Shop,
On the Hill,
S. C. JACKSON. ProDrietor. Will
do picture framing In connection. Koom
moldings and all klndsof picture and window
glum coufltantly on band. Call and m utm-
piea oi wan paper. Phone set.
Water & Light Notice
All water and light bills are pyabl at the
Hood Klver Klxctric LlellL. Pnwnr iul W.I..
.' offloe from the lid to the 10th of the
monm, in advance.
ttUtf y. C. EVAN8, Manager.
Wanted.
A man to make good money tor hlmnelf In
the next few week. A man who understand!
pruning fruit trees preferred. Call at
HANNAH UKOOERY.
Buggy for Sale.
A second-baud Buggy for sale CH KAP. Ad-
nlv In I r-1 n i -1 a r v
Blacksmithine
my Rhopon the Ml Hood road, aouth of lown.
Pl7 O. A. HOWELU
For Sale,
Lot and 11-room house for ante cheap for
eah. A good cellar and free water. Apply to
. ' A. KL LTU.N, Hood HI ver .
Early Rose Potatoes
For sale at f l.nn pr 100 , at my place, or
will deliver In lown. Also, Mills' Karly tot
tone Potatoes. H. AHACK fcTT.
Cemetery Notice.
Harlng been appointed sexton of Idlewllde
eemetery, I wish to gWe notice that I will at
tend to seeding and caring for lota. Persona
desiring work done should leave word with
me st once. k. H. nr. a mi
For SaleT
HnrML ll .1 ii ... mwA -. a li.l i .
chairs, one rocker, one bedtlead, spring and
msttreas, a dreeeer and dim mods, and other
articles, such as tools, stoves, etc
M f. W. LOZ.IKK, Booth Hill.
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