Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1903)
iiood Iiver Slacter THURSDAY, MA 7, 1903. Moody Home From Washington. , Hon. M. A. Moody, who represented tbo second Oregon district in the 66th and 57th sessions of congress, and whose term of office closed the 4th of March, with the adjournment of the 57 111 session, returned Inst Friday night to hir home In this city, and is honpy to settle down once more as a private citizen to engage in business which he 1 1 us been compelled to neglect during the past four years. Mr. Moody,' when asked regarding Oregon's interests in congress and the de t riments, suid the three principal features, the deepening of thechaunel at the mouth of the Columbia, the im provement of the river above The billies, and the reclamation of arid lands, were well under way and In most satisfactory condition. The board of engineers has already reported on the work at the mouth of the river, plans for the construction of jetties and dredging have been approved, and the appropriation therefor being available, there is nothing to hinder the work being prosecuted. The improvements of the upper river are also in a fair way, though not so far advanced as those at the mouth. The appropriation of $4,000,000 for the canal and locks lietween The Dalles and Cclilo is now available, and whenever the engineers shall determine upon plans, work can be commenced. The board of engineers meets in Portland on the 11th of next month to make an examination of Captain Harts' plans and will also personally inspect the route of the proposed canal. After they have examined all their plans in detail they will report their findings to the department, and upon this report plans will be adopted. Until their re port is made nothing will I done in the way of construction, and at present no one' can foretell the date, as every thing depends upon the recommenda tion of the board, though Mr. Moody hopes this preliminary work will be completed at an early date, and that construction work may be commenced before the end of the year. Satisfactory progress is being made with the irrigation projects. (Selec tions of territory to be irrigated have oven made, and like river improve ments, this too depends largely upon the engineers' department. Much held surveying must he done to determiue how and from what source water for irrigation purpose can besecured, hence there will be considerable delay before actual work can be begun. However, through the incessant aud persistant efforts of its delegation in congress, Or egon was fortunate in having the selec tion of its irrigation districts made among the first. Mr. Moody says the sentiment In congress toward the West Is much more literal now than in the past. Repre sentatives from all the states are look ing with faor upon any proposition that w ill develop the resources of the West, especially the Pacific coast, and more liberality" Is shown toward the far West now than ever before. When asked concerning futureevents politically, Mr. Moody said just now he is a private citizen, and Is consequently out of politics. Kr the past four years be has been able to give only slight at tention to his private affairs and now he Intends to ih vote himself to looking after his .w arehouse and fanning Inter ests, therefore lie has little time to de MT. Band Sawed Lumber, Red Cedar Shingles, Flooring, Ceiling, Rustic, Ship Lap, Pickets, Laths, etc., etc. ESTIMATES FURNISHED PHONE 51. vote to public affairs. Certainly the second congressional district baa reason to feel satisfied with the service Mr. Moody has rendered in congress. For four years he has been an incessant worker, and bis labors have borne fruits. He has been a factor In bringing about three important measures of vital importance to the dis trictthe improvement of the mouth of the Columbia, securing an appropri ation for The Dalles-Celilo canal and locks, and the commencement of a plan for reclaiming the vast arid region. Besides all minor details devolving upon a representative have been satisfactorily attended to. His record in congress is one entitling him to the credit of hav ing been one of Oregon's most faithful representatives. Mountaineer. Gleaned rrom the Moro Observer. D. C. Ireland, editor. An Episcopal church is to be built in Hoodriver (the town). Moro has a juvenile ball club that will eclipse anything heretofore on the diamond in time. A society for the prevention of cruelty to animals is very much needed some' times In civilized (?) Moro. AE. Hammond is on an inspecting tour of the CSRy bridges, and finds dry rot affects timber quickly in this region. Tired of tmall farming it over a row of strawberry vines, or under an apple tree in Hood river valley, and piuing for an 8-in-hand team, a trinple 14-gang and a 7-niile furrow ahead of him, Henry Hen nagin has purchased a section farm of J B. Morrison and agaiu made his home in good old Sherman county, The price paid was $14,000. Mr. Morrison will try California awhile. The Observer lias received many con gratulations lately upon its character as a weekly newspaper from people who know what constitutes a good readable journal. We are glad to know that our toil is appreciated. It spurs us on to try for still better paper. At all times we will be found standing loyally for Sher man county interests and in doing so we do not mean to slight any one but ac cord fair treatment to each individual. Moro people all are busy, very busy. Merchants are busy buying and sell ing goods, carpenters are busy building houses, the painters are all employed, mechanics of all kinds are industriously at work, the churches are active, the schools are in the midst of hard study, society is making the most of the season, in fact, find, if you please, any class of people or any person scarce ly," that is not busy. Call a public meet ing and how many will be there? Look up friend aud you will find him almost irritated at the disturbance. Verily, it is a strenuous life we are leading in Moro. A 12-inch black bass was fished out of Hood river (the water) recently, by Er nest Hemmen. The Glacier hopes that many another one will follow this pio neer, for the black bass is a toothsome, aggressive. pugnacious denizen of eastern waters that would greatly add to the de light of our piscatorial friends. The old St. Joe river in northern Indiana, was to our boyhood the charm of life for a dav's sport, and with good old Uncle Nathan we both were boys together, crossing the race at evening each with a long string for Sunday. That's why we never kicked alien the friend of Judge in Walla Walla planted the St. Joe black bass iu the Wallamet above Clackamas rapids in 1SS8. In fact we kept very still about it. The telephone war waxes warm. The Mutual company have amended their bvlaws, it is understood, and the same H now provide that the mutual phones cannot be installed where there is com petition that is, if a business man has both phones and his competitor in busi ness has only the mutual he must dis card the Bell. Failure to do this will subject him to the penalty of amputation from the mutual system. Today is the day set for the disintegration of the Bell system in this city. Some of the busi ness men, however, believe that if one is good two are better, and will endeavor to keep both systems in their places of Dusiness. JYicMinnville Keporter. Portland Market Notes. Rural Northwest. Strawberries from California have been visible about Portland for the past two weeks. They were for the most part unattractive in appearance and were in half-pound boxes. Hay is scarcer and higher in price in the Pacific Northwest this spring than it has been at any previous time for many years. There has been a great slump in the price of butter in Portland, the last two weeks. The price is as low in Portland as in California. Fancy Oregon Newtown pippins sold at auction in London, March 30, at from 9 to 10 shillings per box for four-tier. Some poor fruit sold as low as 7s fid. Hood River apples have been offered for sale at retail in Portland recently as low as (1 a box. They were five and six-tier apples. A six-tier Yellow New town pippin at 1 a box is not very dear at this time of the year, although there is a little suggestion of marbles about their appearance. When it comes to six-tier Ben Davis it is anot her question. There is unusual variance in the price of apples in Portland for this sea son of the year. They are selling at re tail all the way from $ 1 to $2.50 a box. The latter price is for superb Hood Riv er Newtown pippins. Good apples are cheaper in Portland than we remember to have seen them before so late in the season, with one exception. Strawberries a Success In Texas. "Texas is raising some of the finest strawberries ever grown in the United States this year, says Judge A. O. Mosely of Denison, Teias. "The berries are large, rich in color, sweet and solid, yet without the hard core that is found in the early fruit. During the past winter snap these ber ries brought as high as 35c a box in some of the central western states north of Texas. The soil of Texas, which is very sandy in some places, is the best to be found anywhere for the raising of strawberries, and it is considered by ex perts that this state will rival any other in the production of strawberries and other early fruit." Chicago Packer. Sunday Schools ia Contention. The Sunday schools of Wasco county held a two-day convention at The Dalles Friday and Saturday of last week. In the business session the nomina ting committee reported as follows: President, J. S. Landers; secretary and treasurer, E. H. Merrill; record ing secretary, Edith Randall ; 1st vice president, r . B. Barnes, Hood River; 2d vice president, M. D. Odell, Hood River; 3d vice president, Jesse Parker, Wapinitia; 4th vice president, J. E. Hanna, Hood River; 5th vice president. P. P. Underwood, Dufur; 6th vice president, Kev Harter. Tygh Valley ; 7th vice president, A. McAdam, Shaniko. The enrollment for the county showed thirty schools with about 2,000 enroll n e it and 1,450 attendance. The following resolution waa sen t to the Sunday school superintendents of MANUFACTURERS No Order too Large for our Capacity. None too Small for our Consideration. the county : "Resolved, that a request be mailed to night to each superintendent of the Sunday schools in Wasco county asking that the collection taken in their schools on Sunday, May 10, be taken for the Wasco county Sunday school asso ciation, and that the same be remitted to the treasurer on Monday, May 11, 1903 ; that the delegation from Wasco county to the state Sunday school asso ciation at Portland, Oregon, May, 12-16, may go with the pledge from Wasco count paid in full. "Will you kindly have the collection taken for this purpose on Sunday, May 10, and see to it that the same is sent to the undersigned on the Monday follow ing, thus enabling Wasco to stand at the head of the list in the state convention. If you receive this letter in time please announce the collection May 3, for the following Sunday." Arsenite of Soda lu Western Oregon. Hon. E. L. Smith, president of the state board of horticulture, has the fol lowing communication in the Rural Northwest: My attention has been called to the fact that in Western Oregon the foliage of fruit trees has been injured by appli cation of the soda arsenic spray, pre pared as per formula in bulletin of State Iloard of Horticulture. This undoubtedly was owing to the soft condition of the leaf tissues from an excess of moisture, as similar results do not occur in our dryer climate. In view of this fact I would recom mend trj orchardists, in Western Oregon, to use one pint instead of one and a half pint, of the arsenite of soda to the 50 gallons of lime water, and the material will be of sufficient strength to do effect ive work, Wonderful Nerve Is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental cuts, woundr, bruises, burns, scalds,, sore feet or stiff joints. But there's no need for it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure the trouble, it's the best salve on earth for piles, too. 25c at Clarke's, druggist. Cyrus Vaughan, who ia engaged in the strawberry business at Hood River, has been down in this part, of the country visiting relatives, and spent Monday in Newberg renewing ac quaintances and shaking hands with old friends. Newberg Graphic. Rear Admiral Clark, not being able to come to Portland, and tbe sword committee having no funds to pay for their trip to Philadelphia, it hus been decided to ship the sword by express along with a letter of presentation sign ed by Governor Chamberlain. Tbe com iu it tee will try to get Admiral Clark to come to Portland July 3. tbe anniversary of tbe battle ia which the namesake or Oregon took such a lead ing part, and it may be that the Ore gon s commander will be one of the prolonged 4th of July attractions this summer. Astoria News. Believe ia Enforcing Prohibition. Pine Grove, Apr.il 29, 1903. Editor Glacier: The eood people of the Pine Grove church are being thoroughly awakenea regarding uie temperance re form. A few weeks ago our busy loclaity was threatened with a new resident with a doubtful proposition. As noth ing new has developed we trust the ob ject has been defeated. If all places would be more alert, a great amount of evil would be avoided. It is so much easier to keep evil out than to get it out We often hear of churches preventing saloons from being established. Why cannot all do it,especial!y in new towns? The value of prohibition rests more in PROMPTLY. its preve a tive features than in its cura tive features and if, as has often been proven, the latter method of dealing with the "liquor traffic" has been far more successful as a restraining force than tons of high license theories, what mighty influence could not be brought to bear on the subject as viewed from the most rational standpoint, that of abolishing the saloon ere future genera tions are exposed to its dread fill evils and perils. Julia A. Hunt. J. L. Davis, who is afflicted with acute asthma, returned home from Hood Riv er last week apparently well, but suf fered his old trouble again and started LOW PRICES BRING 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 fallingoff in cost of Nails and Hardware makes building easy. Ask to see our new styles in Windows and Art Glass. Stoves & Tinware Surficent to say we are sole agents for Universal Stoves and Ranges $27 to 65, every one warranted. Cook and Camp Stoves, $2.50 to (27. Picture Framing New methods, new stock of moldings prices and work guaranteed. Boatmen We carry ROSIN TAROKUM. Carpets & Matting Carpets, 35c to $1.10 per yard ; Matting, 12g'c to 40c per yard; Linoleum, 55c to $1.50 per yard. Couch covers, Por tiers and Shades. Heavy Hardware Such as Bolte, Hinges, Screws bought after the great drop in price. We pjicawordinglyj Saws Agents for Simond'a Cross-cut saws. A full stock of Dis ton's Hand Saws. Yon don't have to take any old thing we have what you want. STEWART, The House Furnisher. PHONE 111. s back to Hood River Wednesday morn, ing. Newberg Graphic. Road Roller Proving a Success. For some time past the road roller has been used on the road between The Dalles and Three-Mile, and the results obtained are most satisfactory. By use of the roller the road has been made solid and firm, and is now in beter con dition than ever before. The roller has so packed the ground that the heaviest teams pass over it without making but little impression. Thus the road it put in a most desirable condition. How lone it will remain thus of course no one can tell until after the hot weather of sum 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 STEWART'S Seasonable Goods Priced Right. Lime Screen Doors A fresh carload every 24 and 2-S, tec. Win 30 day. Mingle bar- dow Screens, 30c, 36c rel 11.90. aud 40c, Lawn Mowers Crass Hooks To be had at $3.75, 14 35c to 60c; Garden and np to SIX Trowel, 10c, 15c, 25c WatersPruners Sewing Eight and to feet, tl. Mchlne-I18, 0, $27 Pruning shears, 50c, and ID up to a I'ur 75c and tl. lor cab at 37 all warranted. Machine needles for all Brooms makes, 2c We do undersell, a new make try on. POCket Knives Gem Safety Fully warranted, for Raror ScU-SJ, i, l. &c and up. Fencing For Lawn and Field, 20c to 85c per rod, and stretcher loaned for setting. Barbed wire, in four grades; Poultry netting, 50c per 100 feet. Clock Shelves And Mantel Shelves from 35c to $3. Ask to see the assortment. . Tents and Hammoks Tents from 5 up, according to size end weight. Hammocks, 1, f 1.50 np to $7. Brushes. Sash tools, 5c to 30c; Varnish, 10c to $1.50; Paint, 15c to 2.50; Kalsomine, 3 to 14.50: Scrub, Shoe, Shaving, Horse, Sink and Stove brushes. Coun ter and Floor brush. Buy brushes where yon tee something and get something for your money. Goods imported directly from the world's largest factory. f --.:yAamisnt:-si mer shall dry out the soil. If then the road stands heavy usage the roller will have proven all that is claimed for it, but should the earth, when it becomes dry, work up into dust the roller will prove of little use on earth roads. In this event there will be but one alterna tive to give the county good roads, which wilj be to build them of crushed rock, which in order to make it firm will have to be mashed down with the roller, so the machine will yet prove to be what is wanted. However. In linil.l f crushed rock will entail an enormous expense, aua tne county will be able to build only a few miles each year. Mountaineer. 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 onr 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, l-75, 3.50, $,, $14. Smoke less and semi-smokeless Cartridgs 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-routed Chrysolite ware is warranted. Cheap Granite Ware we have it. 8 qt Kettle, C5c; Copper Bottom Boilers, 90c; Copper Bottom Kettles, 60c; 14 oz Copper Boilers, $2.75. The Laundry Washing machines, f 3.50 to f $ ; Wring ers. 5 year guarantee, $1,411 to 4.50; Straddle Clothes Pins, 2,S,'c g; Spring Clothes pins, 5c g; Clothes Lines, 10c and 20c STEWART- The Complete Outfitter SECOND AND STATE STS. .V, ! ! t I I, i! 1 ! k l i I i J.