OPEN LETTER TO 0. R. N. OFFICIALS Frinted below in a letter which the committee appointed ry the resii ftmit.ai nf Mnulnr haa uellt Hunt. C 11 tup bell lu regard to clianninx the name a ..i....a huut iinyin KivAr l' rilha oMinmunla ua fnrth in t.hft nnm- XiiC III IlllHMlu nw - - - ' mumvluf-lnri anOTlt t.n lid t III OOMjlll- sWe, and it in hoped that the railroad romnaiiv can see its way to conform with.the.requeBtoyhe committee 'Monier, Ore(?ou, Den. 21, 1905. Mr. D. W. Campbell, Supt. O, K. & N. Co. Portland, Oregon. Dear Sir Wo are informed by Mr. II. E. Waito, your uent, that you liutra iitntnri t.hnt. vnur rotntianv "will nnt xnnulrW the mii'Stlnil of chanUlUK tlie name of Mosier to that of Kust Hood Kirer. " Wn oHpnitut.lv iliitirnnntn vnur ammr- eut cosition in this matter. Whlie we have heard that the earliest his tory of your company' operations at t.liia nlnne nnntaiund idhiiv bitter oon- inntionu. vet. a: most or all of the parties thereto have panned away, ritlitlr invoke the statute of limitations, bo that we may not be joined with a dead mmier Wa urnt halinva i hut. vim Intend us to understand that you winh to stop our mouths before we can even frame a request; but on the contrary, we urn nnn HHk tlmt.. von will cbrefullv consider all that we have to advance . on the subject, und if our points are well taken, that you will render us all the aid that Is possible in this or any other direction, that will work lor the improvement or tue place. As to the danger on account of the similarity of names, we will only ubmit the siiKneetioii of an experi enced railroad mun, that your train orders could use the abbreviated name of "East Hood" for the station, whloh would be so distinctly dissimi lar to Hood Kiver as to overcome all objection on that score. If the niHiiifnst advantages that would accrue from the change are given due weight, we believe your de tmrtntHttt can readilv find uracticu moans to conserve th . safoty of your train operations, which, ol course will have our approbation also, I'bli miitfnp hna Ilium unriouxl talked studied and thought over In all Its nhmana. fnr several vears and bad eulinlnatod in a netiilou for the change being signed almost unanl motisiy, (No objectors aie known). In ucrmr li.ni'fl with nnr oriiiiial in tention to seek your concurrence as noon as the local sentiment naa ne-in dnlliiitoly ascertained, we now wish, w liulmlf i if uuiil imt il.iniiprj. to sub mil some of the rensons that impel us to desire to nave ine name 01 me postolllce nud railroad station chang ait tn Kant Hnnrl liJvnr. Hood Kiver and Mosier valleys are in close proximity, aunougn separat ed by a sharp mountain ridge. The general conditions of soil, climate, and products aie identical. Jloth valleys will and must make fruit growing their principal busi ness. Mosier is the ouly place whose fruits are admitted by llood Kiver growers to be as good as thoir own. The fruit growers of Mosier have been contributing whenever they could to the "world wide" fame of Hood liivor fruit. Many of the newer residents of Mo ist have been fruit growers of Hood River and there learned what a name tn nnntnra wit h whm Urn name of Hood Klver, and they wish to reap the pe cuniary advantage of it4 when their now oichnrds are developed and their milt are ready ror ine imumi. It would, perhaps, be a low estimate to say that it would add ffiio per box for our apples to be graded and mar keted as llood Kiver apples. To give us this right, which we are logically entitled to will insure us the highest standing in t he markets and create a prosperous fruit growing community, It is not a nutation of sentiment In the slightest degree, but a question of dollars aud cents. Maybe a quo, tluu between profits or loss s. Literally, Hengrnphioally and prac tically (except in imiiio), this is nl- ready East Hood Klver to call us Unit would but bring us luto our own to deny us that right would savor of op pression. In this connection we wish to Im press on your mind that the people of Hood Kiver enthusiastically ap pliiud us In the etfort, as they say that by sliding our fancy products to their output, wo will together make a much bigger mark In the world's markets. They will teel that they have auuexed that much new territory. Another fact that we wish to Invite your attoution to is this: The high price of laud In Hood Kiver deters a great many "homesoekers" from lo uttnif fhnrn mill hint nlfnriled a har vest to the "Worth Hank" land agents wlio imve ferritin a steady stream 01 them across the Columbia to cheaper lands that aro right in sight of llood Kiver station. If this place h.l the nittlgn name of East Hood Klver, it would attract most of the "home seeker" business Unit is looking tor fruit limits at prices that obtain here, but which is now lost to you, after all the efforts of your passenger de pertinent to create aud foster It. In conclusion, while not wishing to weary you with a long letter, we urge you to come here and investigate the mutter and use all the powers of your department to devise means to meet our wishes, aud not engender hostili ties, whose hittontpss might last long aud perhaps hurt both of us, which we should regret to see replace the proseut feeling of amity that exists, Alex Stewart, Ueo. Haacke, A. V. llatehuui. Oregon State Horticultural (Stiriety. The annual meeting of the society will lie held iu Knights of Pythias Hall, Portland, Oregon, January 0 10, lOOtl, commencing at D::iO a. m. A reuowed interest iu horticultural mat ters Insures a good meeting, lu fact this meeting promises to be the best we have have held in yeais. The handsome set of eight cups offered as prizes for the best plates of tady Apple, Winesaia. Spltzenberg, Northern Spy, Yellow Newtown, Ar kansas Black, Jonathan, und a sweep Btakes for the best live commercial varieties, ought to bring out a lively . contest. Speaking of these cups last October the Kuial Northwest said: "They are very hamlosme urticles and the grower who carries one of them home may well be proud of it for Its own beauty as well as for what it will Bignify. " These cups are given by the business men of Portland. Will our growers show by their attendance and exhib its that they appreciate the 6pirit that makes such an oli'ei iug? Ni t ouly will there las ample uduce ment for a good display but there will be an "old time program" really warm by spots, and you don't want to miss this feature. Only a few Hxed topics will be discussed, but the whole field will be open. Here are a few of those that have promised to help In the papers: E. L. Smith, J. 11. Pilk- tngton, Asa Holaday, Geo. H. Himes, Lloyd Reynolds. II. E. Docsb, H. C. Atwtll, A. I. Mason, W. K. Newel , Jndd Oeer, A. H. Carson, R. II. Weber, W. U Sibt-ou, E. P, Shel don, and the talkers on the floor will be a host In themselves. - Brother, you'll miss one of the big horticultural events cf your life, if you're not present at this meet. Those cups and the hot race for tbem will, be one of the most exciting fruit scraps ever witnessed In the North Get a R. R. certificate from your home office. This year we will surely be entitled to a return rebate. Ship fruit intended for exhibit to 141 Front street, care of J. H. Keid. , E. R. Lake, Secretary. PR0TESTAGA1NST BUILDING SEWER (Continued from pugs I.) come before the meeting, the t hair man declared it adjourned, htd an nounced that the committee would have a conference with the attorney. It has not been learned what the re sult of this conference was, but it is hnnul that: tli matter will be drop ped, as It cau only result In useless. expense, WHO tue payment or me sewer assessment In the end. The building of the sewer is not ouly going to be benefit to the city In a sanitary way, but it is going to mean much for a great many of the men who were in atendance at this meeting. It is going to mean work for them, for If expectations are half fulfilled thore will be more building done here next summer than at any time heretofore. In addition to this, buildings will be remodelled and al tered to accommodate the sewer con nections, which will mean employ ment for not ouly one class of me chanics, but for all. HAPPENINGS ACROSS ON WASHINGTON SIDE We forgot to repoit the death of P. D. Miller, county charge, recently. He was one of the old pioneers of Lyle. He was here when your corre spondent came to Lyle in 1875. There is but one person living in the vicin ity of Lyle that was here when we came and that Is J. O. Lyle. He is th oldest settlor at Lyle. , " , The dwelling house of Harry Powers together with all the contents were burned to the ground at lilckelton last Monday. The fire was caused by the use of a stove pipe flue, the soot get ting on fire and, as is the usual re sult, the entire upper part of the house was on fire before It was dis covered, no one being at home except Mrs. Powers. It was Impossible for her to save anything. Several loggeis who were boarding there lost all their clothing. The loss to Mr. Powers will be quite severe, as no lumber can be obtained before next pring. .Aterysnd accident occurred near Dot last Thursday when Joseph Jen kins was kicked in the stomach by a shod horse. 1'r. Oodson was called hut the injury proved fatal, and he passed away Haturday morning after suffering Intense atony. The remains were buried Sunday In the Ulevolaud Cemetery. Mr. Jenkins leaves a mother, one sister aud lour urotoers to mourn their loss. Mr. Jenkins wag a member of the Ooldeudale lodge. Woodmen of the World, and carried $2,000 Insurance ia that order. He was also a member of the Cleveland lodge of Modorn Foresters. He was a stout healthy man of '2D years and had lived nearly all his life In this vicin ity. Uoldendale Sentinel. Torlnre of a Preacher. Tae story of the torture of Itev. 0. I). Moore, pastor of the jtuptist church, "f Harpersvllle, N. Y., Will interest you. He s iys: "I suffered agonies, because of a persistent cough, resulting from tin grip, 1 had to sleep sitting up in bed. I tried many remedies, without relief, until I took Dr. Kings New Discovery tor Consumption loughs and Colds, which entirely cured my cough, and saved me from consumption." A grand cure for diseased conditions of Throat and Lungs. AtC. N. Clark druggist: price 50c and $1.00, guaranteed. Trial bottle free. Permanent Head Improvement. A meeting of the taxpayers of road district No. a will be held at Barrett school house next Saturday at 10 o'clock for the purpose of voting on a road tax. The residents of this distriot are considering a levy of ten mills for the purpose of putting it into permauont toad Improvements. It is said that there is no opposition to the proposed levy, and that they have come to the conclusion that it is more eoouomical to spend more money aud make good roads than to keep patching up the old oues. The matter of purchasing a rock crusher will also be considered, aud It is thought that by purchasing a crusher aud making a stretch of road that will be sound and good the yea around users of the ro d will see the advantage of making good road aud will want to continue the tax until the rouds iu that section are all if a permanent nature. For Cracked Hands. Rough skin and cracked hands are not only cured by DoWitts Witch tluml salve, but an occasional applicstion will keep the skin soft and smooth. Heat for eczema, cuts, bums, boils, etc. The genuine HeWitt.s Witch llarel Salve affords immediate reliel in all fornu of blind, Bleeding, Itching and protruding Piles. Holdby0. E.V illlams. I All Right Again. Having beeu repaired and put iu "shin shatie" at thedr? dock in Port- laud, the Uiiilcy Uazert came steam ing luto her home dock last night, apparently no wor e for her "knock out" Saturday. She started on her regular run this morning. Chronicle. An experienced man for dairy and farm work. Must be clean, truthful and of good character. Apply to A. V. M ATfcN. The mission of "Karl v Risers" is to clear tlteway and give N'ature full sway. These famous little pills rid the stomach and bowels of all putrid T-atter, thus removing the causes of headache, con stipation, sallow complexion, etc. He Witt's Little Early Risers never grip or sicken. A safe, pleasant, perfect pill. Sold by G. K. Williams. Apple Shippers Your shipment, large or small, re spectfully solicited. We can get you good prices. Prompt returns. Send for shipping stamp. alcKWEN A KOSKEY, Commission Merchants, 1211 Front street. Portland, Ore. A. W. Estes & Co. Eeal Estate Dealers Homestead and timber claims, dairy and fruit land. Apples, berries and cherries a specialty. Also some bar gains in timber bind. OfHce over dm ir store. Jewett nve., White Salmon, Washington, j $365 BUYS 2 very choice resi dence lots on the Heights Adjoining property offered at 500- Inquire of John Leland Henderson or A. W. OnthanK. - Wood & Gray DEALERS IN Confectionery and Cigars AGENTS FOR Troy Steam Laundry U. S. Commissioner ' Notary Public GEO. T. PRATHER The Oldest Insurance and Real Estate Agent In town Insurance Loans Abstracting Hood River, Oregon Do you want a snap? You can't lose if you buy a tract in famous MAINE & BOWMAN PLAT Cut up in tracts to suit you. Just sold ten acres for two thousand dollars and the rest, than that which wo re serve will soon be sold. The finest berry Hnd apple land in the world. Within the city limits ol White Salmon. Ten-acre or smaller tract JiiHt tho thing for berries and vegetables. 1 ft... iiaii n tii 1mlrai! n rnn nil st.imn and see ns and you will find just what yon have have been looking (or. Cherries from tract this year are the winners in the areat fruit exhibits. MAINE & BOWMAN, White Salmon, Wash, Richardson Bros. Blacksmiths Horseshoeing a Specialty All repair work neatly and promptly done. Corner of Oak and First Stret ts HOOD RIVER, OREGON. Some Bargains. Our lint contains about 4(1 different tracts of fruit and general farm lamltt in Mosier; about 600 acres In Underwood, divided into trm-la of from 4(1 to 320 acres each; also about 185 different tracts of farm property in llood River valley, and tome very desirable resi dences in llood Kiver and Mosier. S3. 6acreai mile out; berriex nud orchard. A beautiful location. Will tie sold at a bargain. 24. 42 acre 4 miles out, 1(1 acre in orchard, 10 full bearing. First-class liu provenienta. A beautiful home. 2. 4(1 acres In the most leutiftil pur tion of the valley. 4 a"brea In orolmrd one vettr old, 8J acres In lierries, 4 acn s In alfulfa, balance general fanning. 114. Two 100-acre facts about nine miles mil; one on east side, other went side. Choice for $1 100. A numtier of 3, 10. 20 and 40 H're tracts of unimproved hind that will lieur Invest iuation Also a number of large Hurt" f"in 100 lo320 acres iu Ore gon and Washington Some few residences and lots in every P' rtlon of the city. W. J. BAKER & CO. Real Estate Agents Houd nivcr, Orcson. No 2 For further particulars regarding the SMITH GRUBBING MACHINES, call on or write THE DALLES, OREGON. Williams' wilt be headquarters for . EVERYTHING in SPRAY Get our quotations Bring us your J. E. NICHOLS ' t, - UNDERTAKER and v - ' FUNERAL DIRECTOR . : ' I hold llcoiuc Irniii the Slate Board of Oregon ami Waxhinutc n, and am qualified to snip Domes v any point, rrompt service eiwier oay or mgnt, J : l'nrlnr t'bnne Main 114.1 Residence Phone Main i75' y Golden Grown (j Hard Wheat Flour Is the best flour ever put on the Hood Kiver market. It is made from selected hard wheat, and put up expressly for Hood River trade. ; The Hood Kiver Bakery has pint pur chased 200 barrels of Golden Crown Flour, and says it is tho best flour they have ever used. , ' For Sale By 5TRANAHAN & SHEETS Hood River, Oregon FRUIT Nice lot of Yellow Nevvtowns, moth lslack lwrn1, Jonathan, lso large line of general nursery stoc k. , Send for catalog and price list; Breeders of Shorthorn Cattle und Berk shire Hog; all stock registered. - - PACIFIC NURSERY CO. TANGENT t i gwfe are always in the lead when it comes to good pianos, and close-priced terms can be had; all that is asked is a small amount down and a few dollars a month.. No one needs to be without a piano who has talent in that direction, when new pianos can be bought for fl 00 to $2.'Jo. Such pianos are: One used Bailey, formerly worth $1100, now $225; Kimball piano in a fine walnut case, used only a short time" and worth $100, now $2:iCifand a store--full of ten or twelve different kinds, all on easy terms. iff VfiTiiii T' Pharmacy the LINE Prescriptions Schifller Building. Hood River, Oregon Spitzenberg, JJaldvvin, Mam Koine .Beauty, Lawver, etc. t i i OREGON A GOOD PIANO . . -j Will bring happiness to the home v E1LERS' MUSIC CO nf Tho felloe Aro EILERS MUSIC CO. F. S. STANLEY. Pres. E. L. SMITH, Vioe-Pres. E. 0. BLANCHAB Cashier. Jie First National Bank OF HOOD RIVER Remember That this bank is a Home InstitU . ' " " tion and we invite your business on ' " ' a basis of mutual helpfulness. . Our Motto: "A SQUARE DEAL FOR ALL." Buy Your Fruit Boxes AT THE Hood River Box Factory and Patronize Home Industry. Best Quality Lowest Price rxl f Home Made Phone Main 71 To the People of? Hood River Valley . Our Flour, Graham, Whole Wheat, Farina, Bran, Shorts and Middlings are as good as can be made by any mill on earth. All made from good, strong Hard Wheat. We ask you to give them the preference, and by patronizing home industry help build up your own community. If your merchant will not furnish you with the home product, call on. us 'and we will put you in line with some one who will. Hood River Milling Co. A LETTER I wish to say to all our old friends and custom ers who for so many years came to our shop for their meats, that it is useless for me to introduce Wood Bros., our successsors, as their 18 years in the butcher business in Wasco county has made them so widely known that un introduction is un necessary. Being honest, capable business men, they have the means and ability to rwn a business as it .should be run, and in a way that will be a ; credit to our city. I expect to stay with the new firm for awhile, and will be glad to see you all at the old stand. 1 will guarantee that you will get just as much meat for your money, just as courteous treatment and just as prompt service as can be had in the city. We will have a full line of everything good to eat for the Christmas trade. ! N Respectfully yours, - ; E. S. MAYES. SPOT CASH GROCERY WOOD & SMITH BROS., Proprietors. Groceries, Flour and Feed FRESH VEGETABLES RECEIVED DAILY. Only Exclusive Grocery Store in the City. Free Delivery. Phone A. D. MAINE & CO. White Salmon, Wash. General Contractors and Builders. Estimate, on .11 kinds of work cheerfully furnished and the best of work m.nshiD eurantped. We sr. dnlnx the buildinir of this section at tin-tent. Onr work will pek for itself. ALL SYLES ANI PRICES FULL. LINE Or RECORDS FOR KALE BY W. D. ROGERS, Hood River, Or, WOOD FOR SALE. I am prepared to furnish mill and slab wood, also other kinds of wood. I have a new steam wood saw and am prepared to do tawing. Also do general team work. FEED HOWE. Phone 121. White Salmon-Hood River Two big sail boats, two big perfectly safe gasoline launches and two big ferry scows. Expert sailors' in charge. Boats leave at all hours. DE1N& PEARSON l.uvmwd Ferrymen, " O Bices aad Rooms. Tha very best for rent In Smith Block