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BOOD kIVkH GLACIER TllD AQDA?, UAROfl 86, 1CQ8,
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We Can Save You
Every article in the store at reduced prices. New Goods
to fill in our broken Stock have been received and are on
sale at Closing Out Prices. If you want SHOES
and the best we can suit you and at prices you can't dupli
cate. Try the Florschiem for men and "Steel Shod" for
children; nothing better. A good line of Mens &,Boys Suits
WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY
L.
Statement to tbe Public
We bare bed (oar water elections,
three to build e new system end prao
tioally confiscate tbe present eyetem,
end ooe to bay the present plant at
an agreed prloe. All tour failed to
carry, each baring a atrooger role
against bonding than tbe previous
one. At both ot the laat two elections
large majoritlei roted agalnat bonds.
Now oomea another agitation to bond
tbe city for f 75.000 on tbe aame prop
ortion that defeated the firat tbiee
eleotiona, to oonflaoate tbe preaent
eyetem and iuour a big debt tor tbe
aeoond one, while tbe preaent one bea
water ot One quality aamolent for at
least three time tbe preaent popula
tion. A remonstrance agalnat further eleo
tiona ba been Hied with the city
ooanoil algned by praotloally all of
tbe baalneaa men and large property
owners, covering at leaat three-fourthi
of tbe taxpaylng power or tneoity ana
euongb responsible tiamei to abow
beyond doubt tbe futility of calling
any more eleotiona along tbla line at
the preaent time.
Borne of the pilnolpal agitatora who
bare been aotive In working op eentl
ment In favor of building a new water
eyitem at heavy expenae and of con
fiscating tbe present plant undertook
a few years ago to ibow tbe good peo
ple of Hood Klver that tbe little
spring flowing about 125,000 gallons
daily, wbiob comes out about 50 feet
east of tbe large reservoir, would fur
nish enough water for tbe entire city
and urged tbe passage of an ordi
nance granting privileges and com
pensation to tbelr company. 1'bese
same people now Insist that tbe pres
ent aupply, wblob aooording to Rob
ert's report delivers 000,000 gallons
gully, Is Inadequate. Ibe small spring
furnishes about 50 gallons per capita
daily and aooording to tbeee agita
tors' methods of Uguiiog was ample,
but now the supply of 380 gallons per
capita is Inadequate aooording to tbe
same Hirers. The aame parties
"rule or ruin" polloy cost the straw
berry growera of tbe west aide of the
valley not less than 150,000 a few
years ago and now the city la asked
to put up tbe modest sum of $75,000
for tbe real purpose of assisting these
knockers In ruining tbe investment of
those who have put tbelr money into
the present lighting and water system
nod brought the plant from praotioal
ly nothing to tbe present atandard,
wblob was done at a time when tbe
property bad been badly neglected
and tbe eeivioe disgusting
Tbe protest against further elec
tions asks for a system of tire protec
tion of wblob tbe busineea section Is
badly iu need, but tbe answer la made
that some cltizeus living in remote
parti of tbe olty object on aocount of
said protection not extending to tbelr
resldenoea and are not willing to bave
the expense of tbe protection paid
out of tbe olty funds. Have you ever
stopped to figure how heavy tbla bur
den would be? A good system will
cost approximately 11.000 per year and
save in Insurance rates over 94,000
besides affording the protection tbat
brings oomfortable sleep and a net
saving of 13.000 tor each tl cost.
The olty license of 1907 and the
taxes of 1908 together make $8137 and
add to this $1,000 for tire pioteotiou
makes a total of $9137, of wbiob tbe
Ore protection would cost praotloally
one-ninth. The total tax levy la 29
mills, of wbloh the olty levy la Ave
mills or praotloally one-sixth ot tbe
total, f be fire protection would cost
approximately ooe ninth of one-sixth
of the direct tax oi one llfty-fouttb
ot the total levy, ray one-fiftieth In
round numbers. A property owner
who pays a total of $10 taxes
would contribute the magnanlmoua
sum of 20 cents per yeat for tbe pur
pose of having the business district of
dib city protected irom ore. un tnis
basia it would cost Frank A. Cram
$1, ,1. I. Holman 55 oenta, Council
man Wright 40 cents, Htewait Hard-
were Co. $2.90, Wm. Stewart $2.20,
Councilman Uuok 20 cents, etc, per
annum. We mention these name, as
most people know of what tbelr pro
3D-
erty consists, where tbey live and do
business, and beoause tbe amounts as
shown on tbe lists of taxes in the
bands of tbe banks sbow tbe amounts
on country and olty property in a
lump aud we are informed tbat tbe
amounts aa ahown on tbe above aie
for city property only. It la oeitaln-
ly a serious matter to live In a re
mote part of tbe city and contribute
from 20 to 50 cents per annum tor Ure
protection, and oue would tblnk fiotn
tbe heavy pressure brought to beat
on tbe oity oouooll tbat tbe extrava
ganoe would never be tolerated, not
withstanding that It la tbe custom in
other cities. These trifling amounts
look big, but tbe faot tbat those ob
jecting could hardly exist on their
preseut locations it the bualnesa dis
trict did not employ and aupport
tbem is not worthy of consideration.
A close examination of tbe tatea
oharged for water in different oltlea
vary considerably. The family rate
runs trotu 50 oeuts to 11.50 per month.
biirus from 25 cents to $1, batba 10
cents to 50 cents, stores 50 cents to
$1, irrigation 25 oents to.$1.50 per lot,
but in cities where one' rate is low
another la enough higher to make the
gross revenue enough to pay on the
investment.
In Hood River we bave praotloally
followed the schedule of our predeces
sors, tbe principal change being tbat
we reduoed the house rate from $1.50
to $1.25 with a discount of 25 oents If
paid on or before tbe 10th of the
month.
Tbe real gauge of comparison la tbe
gross revenue per capita per annum.
In Hood Klver it la $2.78; Oregon
City, $2.66; Baker City, $4.00; Ash
land, $3.22; Pendleton, $2.92; The
Dalles, $4.00. Tbe list oomprisea both
pump and gravity systems, and are all
munlolpal except Hood Klvei and all
H. HUGGINiS (St
have a gross revenue from two to
three timea tbe Uood River system,
tha lowest being Oregon City witrj
over $12,000. Inasmuch as tbe ex
pense ot opeiatiog a water system
should uot ioorease In proportion as
tbe revenue Increase, after tbe mains
are laid In tbe streets it Is fair to as
same tbat rates In Hood River will
be furtbei reduced aa the business and
tbe city grows, and when tbe gross
revenue reaches $12,000 or $15,000 the
people of tbia rity should bave water
at a oost ot not to exceed $2 to $2 25
per capita per annum, unless a big
unnecessary expense is inourred.
It was our intention in replacing
the wooden mains to put down auob
pipes as would afford a satisfactory
domestic service, but In circulating
tbe petition which was presented tc
the council we fo.md tbat tbe demand
for Ore protection is piaotioally unan
imous, aud in view of tbla tact will
put down a laige cast iron main In
Oak street and on auob aide streets as
need Ure protection. All work doue
will be In line with future require
ments, but tbs system will not be
complete as might be with a coutraot
for definite revenue for a teim of
years. We will place hydrants any
where along tbe mains where tbe
property owners wlwh to be obarged
ioi their support, until the olty coun
oil can see their way dear to make a
oontraot for a general system.
Whenever any matter in which we
have been Interested has come up be
fore tbe people tbelr verdict has been
perfeotly fair and lu view of our high
opinion ot the fairuesa and good
ludgmeut ot enough of Hood River's
citizens to oontiol snob matters we
are going to make this investment,
believing that tbe property will not
be oontlsoated ; also tor tbe reason
tbat the people wbo ankod for Ure
protection (inner ve the very best that
we can olford to give them under tbe
unfortunate oirounistancea that now
exist. We have delayed tbe work for
a complete aud satstactory system,
but tbe time has come when we niiiut
Droooed to construct tbe very best
firoteotion we can attord under exist
ng oonditlona, hoping tbat tbe city
council will soon see tbelr way dear
to make a contract tbat will permit
of tbe work being completed.
We fully appreciate the manner in
which our many friends bave stood
by us all through this matter and pro
pose to show our appreciation by fol
luowlug the most liberal policy postd
blo consistent with oouservative busi
ness methods and di tbia with tbe
full belief tbat whenever tbe test
comes our investment will be protect
ed aa it has been In tbe pBst.
Hood River Electric Light, 1'ower &
Water Co.
By II. F. Davidson, President.
' No Use to Die.
"I have found that there is no use to
die of lung trouble as long as you can
get Dr. King's New luscovery," says
Mrs. J. P. White, ol IUiahboro, IV "I
would not be nlive today only lor that
wonderful medicine. It loosens up a
com;!) aulcker than anything else, and
cures lung disease even alter the ruse is
pronounced hopeless." xuis most reli
able remedy for coughs and colds, la
grippe, asthma, broncliitiH and hoaixe
ness, is sold under guarantee at Clnis.
N. Clarke's Drug Store. 60c and f 1.00.
Trial bottle free.
Concede Cake's Nomination.
Portland. Ore.. March 23. -In vir
tually oonoedlng the nomination of
II. M. Cake, tha Telegram says, iu
part:
Attracting crowds that numerically
have been a great surpiise to every
one, II. M. Cake la touring the state
in behalf of hli candidacy for tha Re
publican nomination for United
States senator.
Mr. Cake began his tour two weeks
ago and has spokou praotioally every
night since that time. Mr. Cake niado
many wann friends aud a large follow
ing during bia campaign two years
ago when he lost tbe nomination for
senator by a very narrow margin.
These friends and others who bare
rallied to bis standard duiiug tbe In
tervening period are succeeding In
oreating real enthusiasm fur the aspir
ant as he tours tbe state. Ateveiy
town in whioh he has spoken be has
been heartily received aud bis ad
dresses bave beeu heard by crowds
greater by far than usually gather to
bear a political addross.
Mr. Cake is au able speaker, toroo-
ful in delivery and woudertully dear
In expression, ills
in that tbey dltter
politioal baraugue.
nor does he resort
talks are unique
so widely notn a
He assails uo oue
to crimination of
any kind. He tells what be has to say
In a clear icglcal way, a way that ap
peals strongly to the people.
In eaoh of Mr. Cake's addresses be
has urgently insisted upon the Repub
licans ot Oregon remaining loyxl to
tbelr party. Fealty to party, he says,
is all tbat la necessary tor Hepuuli
oana to contiuue in tbe ascendency iu
this state. He is an ardent admirer
ot President Roosevelt and in every
address has maintained tbat it is to
tbe beit interests to not only to the
entire people, but tho people of Ore
gon particularly, tbat the president's
policies be maintained. He Is strong
ly In favor of the redemption woik
tbat la being done throughout toe
stnte by tbe present administration.
It ahould be oontiuued without abate
ment, he insists, and he also urges
tbat ample appropriations should be
made for tbe rivers and harbors of
tbia state. Tbe Willamette, he con
tends, ahould be opeued to oommeice
aa far ai tbe possible bead of naviga
tion. One leatuie of Mr. Cake'a address
that invariably appeals strongly to
bis hearers is his position with refer
ence to the election of United States
senators. Mr. Cake believea In tbe
people and consequently believea In
tbe election of aenatora by tba people.
He deolarea that if elected be will
support a federal amendment provid
ing for tbe popular election of United
States aenatora. In tbla connection
he recites tbe history ot tbe putlio to
achieve tbia end. For yeara and years
various efforts bave been made by tbe
people to elect tbelr own aeoatora and
be shows tbat there la a provision In
the constitution at tbia time for ao
doing.
This subject, however, according to
Mi. Cake, la not tba overshadowing
featuie of tbe campaign. The election
of United Statea aenatora by tbe peo
ple mast prevail eventually, but tbe
needs of Oregon and tbe maintenance
ot Repablioan principles should be
tbe topio Instead.
' Mr.lCake'e itinerary Includes prao
tioally tbe entire state. Local ma
chine politicians wbo professed to
bave little faitb in bla chaucea for
success are now thoroughly alarmed.
Tbey aee In tbe large crowds tbat are
flocking to hear Mr Cake's addresses
and in tbe uttitadea ot tbe d'fferent
newspapers throughout tbe state fa
voring Mi. Cake, a menaoe to tbe old
system wbisb tbey bope to perpetu
ate. Hearing Orchard For Male
272 acres six miles from Medford,
Ore. There are fifteen acres of prunes
in full bearing, twelve acres of Newion
Pippins, grafted three years, will bear
this year; fifteen acres of Spitzenbergs
five years old, aud three acres in pears,
mostly Cornice. Buildings consist of
two bourne, one new, large old barn,
smoke house, new prune dryer and
equipment, etc. Garden is Irrigated
from creek which runs through the
place. About fifteen acres now in grain
and alfalfa. About eighty acres addi
tional can be cleared and will make
good fruit land. Timber on balance.
Timber consists of oak, laurel, Ur and
pine. Telephone and rural mail
delivery. Uood road winter of summer.
Price, (20,000. Half cash. Address
W.T. York & Co.,
Medford, Ore.
Adjourned Council Meeting.
An adjourned meeting of the com
mon oouooll was held Monday evening
and unfinished business i ud ai me new
matters wero disposed of.
Ordinance No. 151, being tbe estim
ated cost and assessments of tbe sever
al lots In sewer district No. 9, passed
its fliat reading and was referred to
tbe sewer committee.
Ordinance No. 152, establishing tba
grade of Oak street, passed ita first
reading and waa referred to the street
committee.
A resolution waa passed giving th
street oommlttee tbe authority io
build a temporary bridge across Uood
River without delay.
The following bills were allowed
and ordered paid:
Hood River Abstract Co., making
Hat of property and assessments for
sewer district No. 9, $34.
Davidson Fruit Co., boarda fol
street sign, $4.65.
J. B. Hunt. 305 street signs, $164.70.
P. M. Hall-Lewis, surveying and
preparing estimates on street improve
ments, $151.70.
Uood River Development Co., re
bate on assessment, $53.10.
D. MoDonald, supplies, 30 cents.
Five judges and olerka of special
eleotion, $2.50 each.
A remonstrance was received against
tbe grades aa established on tbe west
end of State street and referied to tbe
atreet oommlttee.
Counoilman Wright reported that
be and Mr. Hall went to The Dalles
and met two membeia ot tbe county
oourt and found tbat there was due
tbe olty from baok taxes on account
of tbe special road tax of about $4200,
which they bad assurance would be
paid. About half tbe amount Is now
available and tbe balanoe would be
paid aa aoon aa collected.
Heat llealer lo the World.
Kev. F. Htarblrd, of East Raymond,
Maine, says: "I have used Kucklen's
Arnica Salve for several years on my old
army wound, and other obstinate sores,
and find it the best healer in the world.
I use it too with great success in my
veterinary business. Price 2fc at Chas
N. Clark e's Drug Store.
A Statement.
Hood River, Ore., Marob 16, 1908.
To tbe Editor:
Dear Sir: In view ot tbe f ot tbat
there baa been various rumois circu
lating throughout ourtcwu aud valley
concerning the boldiugs ot I he stock
of the Home Telephone Company, I
beg to submit to you tbe following
statement:
That the flrst $40,000 of the stock of
this plant waa subscribed and is now
held by tbe citizens ot the town and
valley aud when the purchase of tbe
Mt. Hood system was completed tbe
balanoe of tbe piioe paid to them was
$3500, wbicb amount was taken in
itock by tbe people of the Mt Hood
district and is uow held by them.
Tbe ouly stock held by. people who
do uot lire in our own midst fa tbe
amount given totbeCenttal Cons ruc
tion Company to complete the balance
due to them n their contract, which
amounts to $250. I might also add
tbat this stock waa given to tbe Cen
tral Construction Company lit their
own request instead of making a cash
payment.
Ibis makes a total of stooa of $15,
(00, o which tbe $2250 l tbe only
outside stock, the balance ot tbe !
amount being divided among seventy- i
one shareholders right here. I
Trusting that the above Information i
will be of interest to your readers I !
beg to remain, i
Veiy truly yours,
C. U. Vaughan, Sec.
De Witt's Little Karlv Ri Qra email
safe, sure little liver pills. Hold by Keil
A Cass,
Ftloney
CO.
Ad ver tled Letter List.
David, C. R. Mrs. ; Davis, U. W.
Mrs.; James, Emma; Lenze, Printba
Mrs. ; Cameron, O. F. ; Cauley, D.
D. ; Dean, Ransom; Elliott, James
A.; Ilaidman, Wilber; Johnson, II.;
Livingston, D. O. ; Loy, E. L. ; Ol
son, John; Smith, J. E. ; Thomas, D.
1). ; Thomas, S. S. ; Thompson, ;
Tomklos. Geo. ; Upson, W. H. ; Ur
ban, Fred ; Veuley, P. a ; Wallace, R.
C. ; Wblte, F. M. ; White. J. F. ; Wy
att, M. M. Wm. M. Yates, P. M.
Get De Witt's Carbolised Witch Hasel
Salve it is good for piles. Sold by Keir
& Cass.
Notice to Stockholders of Farmer'
Irrigating Co.
All those wbo bavs stock to be
transferred and wbo want to buy stock
please do so at once. Any stookbold
MAKION MacllAE
PORTLAND
LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH
MacRae & Angus
Portland and Hood River
We are prepared to handle
HOOD RIVER
FRUIT
on a largo scale and if you want to make prompt sales
give us your contract. . Phone Mr. Angus at his farm,
Home phone No. 187L, Hood River. Write to the
Portland office, 432 Chamber of Commerce.
liseum Skating Rink
."-V
Catering to the beet class of patrons only. New Hardwood
Floor. Famous Richardson Ball Bearing Skates. Special
attention given to beginners, For private lessons apply to
Prof. A. Waldstein, floor manager. Wednesday afternoon
for ladies only. General Admission: Afternoons free;
Skates, 25c; children, 15c. Evening: Ladies free; gents
10c; skates 25c extra. Honrs: Afternoon 2 to 5; evening,
7:30 to 10. Music by Trot. Boatty's Orchestra.
Waldstein (Q. Knutson, Mg'rs
Odell
J. W. WILSON, Proprietor
Dealer in
APPLE TREES
The heavy snow last winter damaged my trees to the ex
tent that I was obliged to cut them back. Therefore I am
enabled to place on the market Trees with a yearling top
on a THREE YEAR OLD ROOT. All standard varieties.
Guaranteed true to name and free from disease.
STABMSHKD 14)1
Buttler Banking Company
HOOD RIVER, OREGON
Capital Fully Paid, $50,000
Earned Surolus. - $15,000
Sufficient capital is necessary, a good surplus is desir
able, a competent bank examiner under either state or
national supervision is advisable, but the strength of any
bank lis in the integrity and ability of its managing
officers.
DIRECTORS
J. N. Tkai.,
Vv. President.
Lbs i.i k IIuti.kr,
President
E. U French
TTTaaaaWli lll'l mil Hill PI I
J. E NICHOLS
UNDERTAKER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
LADY ASSISTANT
Prompt Service Day or Night
ORDERS PROMPrLY FILLED KOR CUT FLOWERS
Office Phone 3513, Residence Phone 3511 HOOD RIVER. ORE
r wbo has not paid hU maintenance
tea for tba aeaaon of 1907 will not get
tbair water nntil auob fees are paid.
Iha secretary will be every Saturday at
room 12, Broeiua ballding, to do busi
ness. By Older of directors.
IS. II. Nlckelsen, Sec
Pay Tarn- Taxes at Home.
CI have placed with tba banka ot
Uood River a fall Hat of tba names
and amount of taxea of all tba crop
erty owners of tbs Hood River Valley
ana tDey can go to tus banka and pay
tbelr taxea and aava tbs sxpenas of
coming to Tbs Dallas.
Levi Chrleman, Sheriff.
Don't be behind the times
But get up-to-date work
done ftt
Hood River Studio
F. W. ANGUS
HOOD RIVER
LANDS
lis
Nursery
INCOaPORATBI1905
TaMMAN HOTI.KR,
CaNlitn
T. Cox
i SELZ
THE SOLE
Royal Blue for men at $3.25, $3.50, $4.00
Royal Blue for ladies at $2.00, $2.50, $2.75
At CarmichaeFs
ON THE HILL.
Milwaukee Nurseries
Have U offer a good stock of Apple, Pear, Cherrv, Peach and Prune trees for tha
coming season. Have 20,000 two-year-old Y. N. Pippin, Spitienburg, Arkansas
Black, Ortley, Hydes King, Winter Bannana. 30,000 one-year-old . Vippin
and SpiUenburg. My stock is all Orst class this year in every respect, and trua
to name. Piantera are invited to call and inspect this stock before placing your
orders.
N. B. HARVEY, Proprietor
MILWAUKEE, OREGON.
a T. JUWBON.
HOOD RIVER NURSERY.
Stock Grown on Full Roots.
We detiire to let our friends and patrons know
that for the f ill planting we will have and can sup
ply ih . v number
CherryKPear,Aprlcot,Peach& Plum Trees,
GRAPiiS. CURRANTS, BERRY PLANTS,
Shade and Ornamental Trees.
Also, all tbe standard varieties of apple trees. Can
supply the trade with plenty of Newtown, Spitxen
berg and Jonathan apple trees.
RAWSON & STANTON, Hood River. Or.
JOHN LELAND HENDERSON, Pres. MARION I. HENDERSON,
Attorney-at-Law and Notary Publu; Vice President
J. M. SCHMELTZER, Sec-Treas.
Hood River Land
Emporium
Real Estate, Loans, insurance. Abstracts
Collections, Conveyancing and Surveying
Our abstract books are up to date in every particular and -abstracts of
Hood River Valley property is one of our specialties. Conveyancing and
Surveying given special attention. We represent four of the best Fire In
surance Companies having Agents in the City, and will give you satisfaction
in the insurance line.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED
The President of the company is city engineer, and is prepared to do sur
veying and civil engineering work of all kinds. Opinions given on titles.
ABSTRACTS A SPECIALTY PHONE MAIN 141
DAVIDSON FRUIT CO
FRUIT DEALERS
and Manufacturers of all kinds of
Fruit
Highest Prices Paid
Stoves, Heaters and Ranges
All kinds, New and Secona-hand.
Big Stock of New and Second-hand
Furniture, Carpets. Art Squares, Rugs
Chairs, Rfckers, Etc.
Phone Main 1053.
0. P. DABNEY & CO.
HOOD RIVER TRANSFER
& LIVERY CO.
AGENTS FOR THE REGULATOR LINE OF STEAMERS.
Hauling, Draying,: baggage Transferred, First
Class Livery Turnouts Always Ready.
Phono i hi. .
ASUCCESSFUR BAKING
always follows thensc of White River
and Golden Crown flour. Whether you
bake bread, cakes, pies, or any kind of
pastry, you will find this floor a safe and
reliable standby. Try it once and you
win never use any otner.
STRANAHAN & CLARK
SHOES
OF HONOR.'
F. H. BTAJfTOI
for High Grade Fruit.
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RECEIVING DAILY
FRESH 1
Flour and Feed
CELEBRATED
WHITE RIVER
AND
GOLDEN CROWN
BRANDS
MADE FROM
SELECTED HARD WHEAT
Boxes
II