KILLED MEEKS FOR HIS MONEY To the old eettlerg la Oregon the murder of Meek and hia party on the headwaters of Willow creek, in Crook county, in the early 60's, is an old gtory, but to those who came to the state in later years, and particularly the younger generation, it is an in teresting bit of history. L. M. Hogan of Mosier, who waa in the city last Friday, was a scout in the service of the United States army at Fort Dalles at that time, and went alone into the interior to investigate the circumstances of the crime. According to Hogan's story, Meeks lived near Eugene, lie drove a band of hogs over the Cascade mountains by way of the McKenzie pass to Can yon City, a lively minini town 45 years ago. Deadman, who was hung at The Dalles for the murder of Meeks, was employed on a farm near Canyon city. He joined Meeks and party on their return to the valley. One evening while camped on Wil low creek, Deadman, in company with Meeks and bis partners started aftor sage hens, leaving the French cook to prepare supper at the camp. Meeks went up one side of the creek ; Deadman and the other man taking the oposite side of the stream. Dead man when a short distance from, camp suddenly stepped behind a tree and shot dead Meek's partner. Crossing the stream he shot Meeks near the bank of the river, and going on to camp killed J tie French cook. Bobbery was the incentive for the deed, although Deadman omitted to And some tl'200 in gold dust on the body of the cook. The other mem bers of the party bad between tlO.UOO and (12.000 in their possession". Dead man Is known to have been paid only fcW by bis employer just prior to his departure with the party, but on bis arrival in Eugene, his lavish expendi ture of gold aroused the suspicion of the authorities. Deadman left the bodies where they fell aud continued the journey to Eugene, where he spread the report that his party bad bees attacked by Indians. Itogan was sent out from Fort Dalles to investigate. He buried the badly decomposed bodies, and discovered that the high-heel boots worn by Deadman gave every evidence that this was the murderer, and not the Indians. Not a single trace could be found that Indians had been near the camp of Meeks and his party. Hearing that the authorties were clone on uis track.Doadman gave mm self up, and appeared anxious to have the murder ferreted out. Tnls was again done, but the evidence proved so conclusive that Deadman was the murderer that he was condemned to be hanged after a trail at the olrouit court in The Dalles. Hogan says John Mlohell Is correct in saying there have been only two white men bung in Wasco county. but the execution of four Indians took place near the old garrison at Fort Dulles in 1HU1. Sheriff White was in charge of the execution of the red men. who were oouvioted of kill lng a white man near Tygh Valley. Deadman waa hung in lHi4. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan are both pio neers of this state. Tbey crossed the plains with the same party in 1801. On their way down from Mosier last Friday, Mrs. Hogan says they met some people who had come from the Atlantio coast, and who complained of the hard trip they had experienced live days on the oars. "Wonder what they would have thought of the trip we made by ox teams when it took six months to come the distance they made in half as many days, "said Mrs. Hogan. "1 can remember well how one night our camp was surrounded by a band of 10 painted Indians, who howled and yelled, aud were only prevented from swooping onto our little band of im migrants because thore was a large train but a few miles behind us, 1 tell you those were hard times. Many a night we children had to go to bed without supper because it was dangerous to make a lire, for fear the Indians would trace us by the smoke. Aud then to think people will com plain nowadays, when they oau ride on velvet cushions, aud have all they want to eat in oomfortable dining cars." June First Is a Holiday. Set aside Thursday. June 1, as a holiday In honor of the opening of the great Lewis and Clark fair, says t lcvernor Chamberlain to the people of the state, and he urges their presence in large numbers the ilrst day of the exposition to show a proper spirit of patriotic pride in the oocasion. Jlesldes setting apart June 1 as a holiday, (loveruor Chamberlain has issued the following proclamation to the cities ot the state: "The management of the Lewis and Clark centennial expostlon has set apart two weeks, commencing June 5 aud ending June 17, as Oregon cities' weeks' ut the exposition. During these weeks every loyal son and daghter who rau conveniently do so should lay aside their daily vocations and assemble at Portland to honor - the name of the great state aud the thriving and attractive municipalities whch are its pride. Our state is foremost among the enterprising com monwealths of this splendid country aud for these reasons its cities should man lent their appreciation of the compliment bestowed upon them by the exposition management in this instance by the largest possible at tendance during the special period allotted to thorn. "Now, therefore, I, Oeorge E. I'hamburlulu, governor of Orngou, by proclamation do hereby call the attention of the citizens of the state to this fact aud urge all who can to attend the exposition particularly during these 'Oregon cities' weeks' aud join in worthily representing the municipalities of our state." Why Suffer From Rheumatism? Why sudor from rheumatism when one application of Cbamlicrlaiu's Tain Halm will relieve the pain? The quick relief which this liniment all'oriU makes rest and Bleep possible, and that alone Is worth many times Its cost. Many who have used It hoping only for a short relief from suffering have nevn baplly surprised to And that after awhile the relief became permanent. Mrt. V. II. I-eggett of Yum Yum, Ten nessee, U. 8. A., writes. "I am a great Hiillerer from rheumatism, all over from bead to foot, and Chamberlain's l'ain Halm is the only thing that will rttlieve the pain." For sale at Williams' Pharmacy. Mo Money to Enforce the Law. Pendleton East'Oregonian. "I have never seen a law so fla grantly violated, year after year, as the law regulating the spraying of or chards, remarked a prominent Umatilla county fruit grower. The law is as plain and emphatio as any other law on the books, and yet no one hesitates to openly violate it. "It is hoped that the appointment of a county fruit inspector helps the situation, but it is not thought that it will do very much good, unless an example is made of some one. "Oregon is ruining her reputation as a fruit growing state by permitting wormy infested fruit to go into the msfkets. Borne parts of the state are doing the right thing in this matter. Hood River and Southern Oregon are complying with the law, and their fruit is in demand every where. Eastern Oregon is a botbed of worms and pests and this criminal negligence la doing immeasurable barm to the reputation of the state." White Salmon Fruit I'nlon. Following are the bylaws of the re cently orgauzed White Sulmon Fruit union : NAME. Article 1. This organization shall be called "The White Salmon Fruit Union." PURPOSE. Art.2. The purpose of this union shall be to foster co-operation among the fruitgrowers and to discover w:d maintain the best methods of market ing and shipping the fruit prroductn of the White Salmon vslley. MEETING. Art. 3. Meetings shall be Hbld at the call of the president or upon the request of five memtars of the union by duly posting notices In conspicu ous places at least three days before time set for said meeting. OFFICERS. Art.4. The otlicers shall consist of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and a board of five direct ors, of whom the president, secretary and treasurer nhall be ex-otllclo mem bers. These oUicers shall hold office for one year or until thler successors shall be elected, and the annual elec tion shall take place the first Tuesday in January of each year. Within one week after the election the board of directors shall place upon the union at regular meeting, the name of a man to act as manager for the ensuing year. If the name of the candidate does not meet approval of the Union then the board of directors shall con tinue to nominate until a candidate receives a majority vote. The com pensation for such a manager shall lie fixed by a majority vote of the Union at a regular meeting. The manager shall always lie subjected to the super vision of the board of directors. RETURNS. , The books and all reports of the shipments, prices, expressage, etc. shall be open at all times to memborH of the Union and no others. The ber ries shall be graded according to uual tty and the prices received for the different grades, the market returns and costs of transportation aud handl- l aV...fl l.a -tin.... ..,,! .,,,,1 HIH 1 iiqi 1 lea Bunu in B".i ni.u the net proceeds for the different grades shall be arranged for each days shipments and shall be apportioned pro-rata according to quantity aud quality shipped. GRADING. Each member of the Union shall mark distinctly eaoh orate of berries bs to grade. The grade marks shall be A. and 11. and over ripe. The grade marks shall always be subject to inspection of the manager, and be classified by him if necessary. PAYMENTS. The returns for shipments shall come through the manager in the name of the "White Salmon Fruit Union" and shall be deposited by him with llutler & Co. bankers, Hood River, Ore. The moneys due the shippers shall be paid as follows : the manager shall give a certified state ment of the amount due. The treas uror shall then draw a check for the amount which check must be couuter slgned by the president or the secre tary. ' MEMBERSHIP. The fee for memlwrshlp shall be one dollar per year, and no persou shall become member except through a majority vote of the Union at a regu lar mooting. AGREEMENT. We, the undersigned, hereby agree that we shall ship our berries ex clusively through tho Union dining the season of 11X15; that we will bear our just portion of the expenses, anil that we shall abide by the by lawn of this Union. J. P. Kattan, J. A. Henderson, K. M. Pock, R. Field, J. C. Machines, M, M. Maine, A. I). Maine, Charley Parrish, It. I). Cameron, W. W. Ilawn, Ira V. Rowland, J. B Turner, J. W. Overhaugh, R. G. Connor. (1. A. Thomas, J. M. Hylierger, 1, lliinsakor, A. II. Jewott, R. Lauterbuoh, II. K. liowman, Geo. T. Purser, R. Adams, II. 8. Clyde, 0. L. Johnson, 11. Ilnfmun, F. S. Peck, T. WyerB, Sr., F. A. Bradley, P. () Trana. John Hannan. A (i(Hid NiifftreNtloii. Mr. C. B. Walnwrlght of Lemon City, Fla., has written the iiiaiiutaet tirers that much better results are obtained from the use of Chainlerlaln's Colic, Cholera and Diarrheoa Remedy in cases of pains In the stomach, colie and cholera morbus by taking it in water as hot as can lie drank, that when taken in this way (be effect is double in rapidity, "It seems to get at the right spot Instantly, lie says. For sale at Williams Pharmacy. Advertised Letter List. May 17, 11X15 Minnie Campbell, Mrs. Granville, Alioe Hicks, Pearl Hewlett, May Miller, Mrs. S. G. Parsons, J. Loo Agoe, Mi ner Blair, W. H. DoForost, I'Yod H4. Lilly (2. J. V. Merrill. J. II. Mo- Guire, N.E . Miller, P. II. Scott, John Snider, Mf. 8. ToniyRiin (Japi W. M. 1ATEN, 1 . M. CluiiiiborluiiiN Remedy tho Very Host. "I have been lining Chamlierlaln V Cough remedy and want to say it is (lie tCBt cough medicine I have ever tak en," says Geo. L. Chubb, a merchant of Harlan, Mich. Therein no question aoout its lielng the host, as It v. ill cure a cough in less time than any other treatment. It should always lie kept in the bouse ready for constant use, lor for a cold can le cured in nineh lesn time when promptly treated. For wile at Williams Pharmacy. New Saw Mill on Klickitat. A new company under the manage ment of Messrs Hayes aud Hurt and known as the Klickitat Lumtior Com pany, has located a lumlior mill about eight miles from Lyle on the Colum bia Kiver a Northern railroad. The capacity of the mill will be i",lU0 feet dally and they expect to 1 ready to saw lumlier by May IS. The Dalles Chronicle. (itsoline Engine for Sale. The Davidson F'ruit Co. have left in stock a new No. 3 Stickney three-horse power gasoline engine arranged for fast or slow 8eed suilahle lor pumping water for irrigation purposes or other power. Very simple and easv to 0er ate. For sale at a bargain. This is not t second-hand, cheap affair. Price. $175. How To Ward Off Old Age. The most successful way of warding olfthe approach of old age is to main tain a vigorous digestion-. Tills can be done liy cating only food suited to your age ami occupation, and when any dis order of the Htoinach appears take a dose of Clianilierlain's Stomach ahd Liver Tablets to correct it. If you have a weak stomach or are troubled with indigestion, you will find these Tablets to be Just what you need. For Bale at Williams Pharmacy. A large tower is being erected over Guilds lake at the Lewis and Clark ex IMisition. Upon this will I placed a searchlight, the rays of which will be cast about Hie grounds at night and greatly enhance the lighting features of the Centennial. Time Tried and Merit Proven. One Minute Cough Cure is right on time when it comes to curing coughs, croup, w hooping cough, etc. It is per fectly harm ions, pleasant to take and is the children's favorite cough syrup. Sold at U. E. Williams' drug store. Two men who w ill participate in the rock-drilling contests at the lwis und Clark exposition enjoy enviable records. In fifteen minutes this team drilled through !17 inches of hard, lough gran ite. The men are husky miners from the Galice district in Southern Oregon. wqi stay in Hood Hirer. The remedy that makes you eat, sleep and grow strong, called Palmo Tablets, will be sold regularly by Williams' Pharmacy, Hood River. These great nerve and constitution builders cost only 50c per box, six Itoxes 2.5U. The famous Boston-Montana band, of 35 pieces, composed entirely of under ground miners troui Htitte, .Mont., win attend the lA'Wis and Clarlt exposition. The hand was organized twenty years ao and ranks with the best musical organizations of the country. Do You Suffer Willi Dyspepsia or indigestion? Clarke's Dyspepsia Tablets will cure you. Price only 50c Elaborate clusters of electric lights, representing the final touches to the Bridge of Nations at the Lewis and Clark exposition, are now being placed in position. lList Spraying Material St the lowe-t prices at Clarke's store. Wctar and Light Notice All water and light bills nniBt be paid at the tit i any's ollice each month in advance, on or before the 10th day of the in'. nth. No collector will be sent out Ii.ti after In all cases w here hills are not promptly paid when due, the ser vices ui.l lie discontinued until all arreainvH are paid. HOOH RIVER ELECTRIC L. P. A W. C. By E. E. GOFF, Mgr. Some Bargains. Our list contains about 40 different tracts of fruit and general farm lands in Mosier; about 500 acres in Underwood, divided into tracts of from 40 to oL'O acres each; also about 1K5 different tracts of farm property in Hood River valley, and some very desirable resi dences in Hood River and Mosie.r 33. (lucres) mile out; berries and orchard. A lieaiitil'ul locution. Will be sold at a bargain. (12. 35 acres one-half mile from Mt. Hood P. O. 14 acres in clover, 4 in bay 1 in strawberries, 1 shure water, 2 houses, all for $1100. 24. 42 acres 5 miles out, 10 acres in orchard, 10 full bearing. First-class im provement. A beautiful home. 2K. 80 acres, 5 acres 7-year-nld apple trees, balance in clover and general farming. New 4-rooin bouse. 2. 4U acres in the most beautiful por tion of the valley. 4 acres in orchard one vear old, 31 acres in berries, 4 acres in alfalfa, balance general farming. (il. 10 acres 4 miles out; splendid soil; 1 acre apples, best varieties; one year planted. U acres in strawberries, 2 acres in potatoes, fi acres in clover. 11 1. Two ltlO-acre tracts about nine miles out ; one on east side, other west side. Choice for $1100. A luimlier of 5, 10, 20 and 40 acre tracts of unimproved land that will bear Investigation. Also a number of large tracts from bid to 320 ueres in Ore goli and Washington Home few resiliences and lots in every portion ol the city, W. J. BAKER & CO. Real Estate Agents Hood Rivor, Oregon. HELLO! Why pay 200 lo $.'100 per ncrc for land tit Hood River when C. C. Welheivll, of Car- son, Wash., will sell you SO acres three-quarters of ainile from White Salmon I O. for $."0 per acre? MY KNTIRF. LINE OF ' Shoes and Rubber Goods Nen's and Ladies UNDERWEAR Will be closed out at REDUGED PRICES FOR CASH. And all the rest of my stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE Is being sold very low. GEO. P. CROWELL. UPPINCOTTS MONTHLY MAGAZINE A Family Library The Best In Current Literatura 12 Complete Novels Yearly MANY SHORT STORIES AND PAPERS ON TIMELY TOPICS $2.60 pen year; 25 ct. a copy NO CONTINUED STORIES every number complete in iTacLr NEW. CITY OF WIN A N S V Central Point for All of Hood River Valley Unlimited Water Power to be developed by big dam to be built at the place. Best location for Factories in need of cheap power, at our gates. 150 square miles of best milling timber, which can be floated into our dam. The largest output of raw wool of the Uniled States. The best Apple and strawberry land in the world, with MT. HOOD, LOST LAKE AND WATER FALLS in our front yard for scenic beau'y. Pure water, pure air, perfect health. Needed Industries.Sawmills, Woolen mills, Paper mills, Creameries. Furni ture Factories, Flour mills, right in the Wheat Belt. Fruit Canneries and others immediately at this point. We will give $50,000 in city lots in this town forn suitable college to locate here. Here is the place of all places to combine profit with pleasure; to make an ideal home. We are now building a commodious castle at the Happy Hunting Grounds on the trail to MT. HOOD AND LOST LAKE at this place, which will be a private Mountain pleasure resort, where we will entertain a select crowd. If you want to buy, sell or trade Hood Kiver Valley lands try us first and make quick transfers and big money. Call and see us, write us, or call us over the Hellophone. Hood River Val ley property bought and sold; also Hood River property exchanged for improved Portland property. The Mt. Hood Railway, which is a common carrier, is now constructing its road to the city and will maintain a station here and furnish cars for the transportation of passengers arid freight. Electric light and. city water works will be installed before many of t lit? far-seeing ones are clamoring for lots now Everybody is watching the band automobile. W. R. WINANS. JACKSON & JACKSON, Dealer in General Merchandise and Lumbermen's Supplies, Railroad Ties, Cordwood, Telephone No. 31. SNOW & UPSON For All Kinds of Grubbing Supplies, Wood Choppers and A full line of stock Does your horse interfere? IFLA-SKCXOW STABLE ..Livery, Feed Special pianos. We do C. L. GILBERT, Proprietor. M H HOOD RIVER, OREGON. Headquarters for Tourists Regular Rates, 91.25 to 02.5O per dy. Sbecial Ratei by Week or Month. Stages leave daily for Cloud Cap Inn during July, August and BepUmbtr. J. B. FLETCHER & CO. DEALKliS IX Groceries, Flour and Feed, Notions, Glassware, Crockery, etc. HOOD RIVER HEIGHTS. A COMPLETE STOCK OF FURNITURE and Building Material PAINTS AND OILS. FURNITURE REPAIRED. Bt prices guaranteed. Call and look through the Stock. Glad to show you around. Undertaker and Embalmer a single lot is sold, although Lumber and Cedar Posts HOOD RIVER, OR. Loggers Tools always on hand. Dring him in. No cure no pay and Draying.. STRANAHANS & RATHBUN. Hood River, Ore. Ilorws bought, S'llil or exchanged. Pleasure pintles chii secure first-class rigs. attention given to moving furniture and everything horsed can do. C. F. GILBERT, Manager. ood Hotel & Commercial Travelers F. 8. STANLEY. Pre. E. L. SMITH, U!? First National Bank OF HOOD RIVER Remember Thatthi a basis Our Motto: "A SQUARE DEAL FOR ALL." LESLIE BUTLER TRUMAN BUTLER BUTLER & Transact a General Banking Business. In these daj's a bank account is no longer a luxurj', but a necessity. It takes but a small amount to start it here, and it adds to your standing with business men and others, besides helping the formation of good business habits. ' Interest Paid on Time Deposits. A. J. FLOOD, GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR ALL KINDS OF c emen " ; Estimates given , . Building AVork Phone 091. ; DAVIDSON FRUIT ' and Manufacturers of all kinds of Fruit Highest Prices Paid -DEALER IN- Staple and Fancy Groceries AND HARDWARE. SOLE AGENTS FOR Majestic & Mesaba Ranges and Stiletto Cutlery. HOOD RIVER HEIGHTS, HOTEL WAUCOMA P. F. FOTJTS, Prop. . RATES, $2.00 to $2.50 PER DAY. Steam heat. Large pieasant rooms. Everything new. Sample room for commercial travelers. HOOD RIVER, OREGON. CENTRAL MARKET 2IAXES BROS., Proprietors. - DEALERS IX ALL KIXDS OE Fresh & Gil red Meats VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. , HOOD RIVER TRANSFER & LIVERY CO. TICLET OFFICE FOR THE REGULATOR LINE OF STEAMERS. Hauling, Draying, Baggage Transferred, First Class Livery Turnouts Always Ready. Phone 131. Vice-Pres. E. O. BLAXCI1ER, Cashier bank is a Home Institu- tionlanii we invite your business on of mutual helpfulness. Established 1900. Residents of Wasco Co. for 23 Year CO., BANKERS. on short notice. a specialty. Hood River, Oregon. FRUIT CO DEALERS for Hm-h Grade Fruit. OREGON. work Boxes