. iiooD Btvcn SLAGiEti, TufiRnbAY. April 16. mi. lU- . jjpsd: Where the finest biscuit, cake, hot-breads, cruets or puddings are required Ifyyal is indispensable. $ BaldngPowder Absolutely Pure Not only for rich or fine food or for special times or service. Royal is equally valuable in the preparation of plain, substantial, every-day foods, for all occa sions, ft makes the food more INPORTANT MATTERS AT COUNCIL MEETING The adjourned meeting of the coun cil wag held Tuesday evening, with all present except Uouncllmao Arnold. Only important miscellaneous busi ness was disposed of, minor matters being laid over ontil the next meet ing Monday evening. The bid of the Columbia litldge Co., for $0007, for the construct lou of a steel bridge acrosi Hood Klver, wai accepted, and the mayor and re corder authorized tract tor the work. The bill of D. J. for building a to execute a con- Treiber tor $1425, temporary bridge aoroes Hood River, was allowed and ordered paid. The street committee leported that the arbitration committee appointed to settle the disputed line of the E. V. Smith property bad decided against the city, and the mayor and recorder authorized to aign the agreement be tween Mi. Smith and the city aa to tbo decision artived at. Ilie sewer bids were opened as fol lows: Treiber A Zolli, 15091.20, and $500 additional if required to tamp all the dirt In sewer with water. Jacob sou A Co., of Portland, 10317. Ueo. Ooidan, I6D50. Jobn Keating, 10800. The result appeared to be excessive, the amount per lot exceeding the es timate, and muoh in excess per lot of the first sewer district, and the bids were rejected. The teoorder was In structed to re advertlne for bids, and the sewer committee to modify the contract. It appeared that some of the previsions in the oontraot could be modified without affecting the effi ciency of the new newer, and lessen the cost, and this will be done. Ne bids will be called for Saturday, May 9. A bond for f 1,000 given by the Eleo trlo Light and Water Company, to proteot the city in digging up the streets, was aooepted. A new ordinance fixing the grade on Pine street at four-tenths of a foot above the old grade, passed its first reading. C RAPPER. C. J. Burns, of Vulentlne, Neb., with bla family, arrived in Hood Riv er reoently. lie is now visiting with bis unole, Jasper Wink ham. Miss Frelda Piegge weut to Port land last Sunday. Alter vlaltiug for a week with bis son in Portland. Albert Helms re turned home on Saturday of last weok. K. D. Martin left home on Wednes day of last week for an extended visit to the Haciamento valley, uaiu. The Ladles' Aid Uooiety social at the borne of Carl Jantzen was a sue cess both socially and financially. The Crapper school will close on Friday. May 1. It will "wind up with o May day party. Au elaborate nrosram 1m beius prepared for the oo ohhIoii. Whonthe Misses Vanuett and Hums are getting up an entertain ment that means a "good time com log." BARRETT. K. 0. Dean. Wolbart and Zarner Miner are doing a real good piece of work in clearing up the Ave acres uext to C. Wallam, on Itockford ave nue. W. Nichols la aportlug a new buggy and may be seen speeding on Hock ford avenue. We suppose the next move will be an automobile for Will and wife. H. l' Kadlemau Is camping witb bis force of men in tbe Parkerton (lis trlct, where they are fixing tbe road. The Kockford mercbaut left tor Poitlaud Wednesday of this week, where he will spend a few days buy Ing op tummer goods and getting stoukod up mo aa to meet tbe wauU ot tbe community. Miss Emma Ulbbous put a new coat ot puint on the fence posts In front of the bouse. Charlie Vonellf is doing some real eood work on Dr. Wrlgbt'a ranch. Trees are all pruned in good shape, weeds all out down aud now the tlino Is belnii used to stir up tbe ground Tbe oat tail weeds are being destroyed and in general tbe place Is in good shape. Mrs. F. W. Angus called on tbe notary to bave some legal business transacted on Saturday of last week. Ed. Watts, the plasterer, put 1 n six days last week on the Albright bouse and is still working some this week. C. ti. Adarason is superintending a foroe of men digging tbe ditch from Nichols oorner to tbe Kockford. Wben ready wood pipes will be laid so aa to curry tbe water for irrigating pur poses. Republican County Convention. At the convention ot the Wasco county Republican committee held in tbe county court room of the oourt bouse Wednesday afternoon delegates were selected to tbe state and district conventions to be held in Poitlsud, May 14. At this Portland oonveutlou delegates to tbe natioual Republican convention at Chicago will te elected. The delegation from Wafoo county will be unlnslruoted to the soppoit of any particular presidential candi date for nomination. Following aie those chosen: E. L. Smith, ot Hood River; U. W. Johnston, ot Dufnr: N. Whealdon, ot The Dalles; J. F. Hen drlck, of Casoade Locks; H. C. Roup er, ot Antelope; M. A. Moody, of Tbe Dalles; C. L. Phillips, ot The Dalles, and U. R. Wood, ot Mosler. Tbe delegates and the precincts which they represented at yesterday's convention were. Antelope, 11. C. Hooper, proxy, M. A. Moody; Boyd, L. P. Uolton, proxy, H. L. Kuck; Higelow, J. M. Patterson; Uolumlila, M. Remington, proxy, L. C. Chrla- man; Deschutes, k. C. Claiieen, pmxy, . J. uinnott; cigm mum, W. U. Davidson, proxy, C. U Phill ips; Dufur, C. O. Hallard, proxy, H. L. Kuck; Falls, A. W. Myers, proxy, 1. liendrtck; Kamsey, w. li n. Dufur, proxy, N. J. Slnuott; Shaiil- ko. D. A. Howell, pioxy, N. Wbeiil- don; South Hood River.C. D. Thomp son: TrdVitt. C. L. Phillips; Wamlo. J. E. Kennedy, proxy, A. O. Stcgedlll Dalles, Ueorgo Cooper; Kast Dulles, 11. worsiey; m osier, u. n. wood Nansene. E. L. Craft, proxy, N. J. Sinnott; Kiugsley, Jobn Hix, proxy, Max A. Vogt; West Hood Klvei, i'. S. Davidson, proxy, N. J. Sinnott. Tbe meeting yesterday was perfect ly harmonious aud every motion and discussion passed oft without the slightest friction. This fentute gives promise ot a sucoessrui campaign lor tbe Republicans of Wasco county. lu view ot the laot that tne coming campaign will be a moderately strcu- uous one in tne county me roiiowmg precinct committeemen representing the precincts of The Dalles were chos en as an exeoutlve board to act in conjunction witb tbe chairman, I. M. Patterson, as an advisory board; C. L. Phillips, of Trevitt; E. L. Cur tis, West Dalles; llenrge Cooper, South Dalles, aud J. H. Worsiey, East Dalles. Tbe meeting was called to order at 2:30 by Chairman C. L. Philips. Many of tbe preaiuots, upon roll call, were fouud to be represented in proxy, the committeemen obosen at tbe primaries beiug unable to at tend. The following precincts weie unrep resented; Hakeoven, Thomas Flana gan; Haldwin, A. M. Kelly; Oak Urove, J. M. O'Urleu; Tygb, J. L. Klwood; Mountain, I. E. Crosier; Hood River, Ceuter, U. R. Castner; Kast Ho id River, C. Dethman ; Udell, C. P. Roberts. -Chronicle. Celebrate) 75tli ltlrthday. On April 23d the trieuds aud neigh bora of i W. Kiuger, ot Mosler, met at his borne to remind him ot bis 7fith birthday. After partaking of a good dinner be was presented witb a rock' ing cbalr by bis children, Mr. Otto making the presentation speech, which was appropriate for the oooa slon. ills grandchildren snug one ot his favorite songs. Quite a uumber responded to speeches cougta ulatlng him on bis long aud useful lite. He was highly pleased as well ns surprised. After wishing hi in many more bnppy birthdays alt repuiied to their homes, doolaiiug they bad had a good time. 3 ollce. All voters who are not registered, or who had to swear In their votes at tbe primary eloetion ou April 17, should register before the stuto elec tion iu June. Tbe books are now open and voters may register until tbe 15th of May. A. W. Outhauk, Notary Publio. Resolutions of (.'auby Relief Corps. wnereas, uur all wise and loving Heavenly Father has seen tit to tran slate from our uumber here to the in numerable company Bboveour beloved friend and sister, Mrs. Ellen Hlowers; therefore be it Resolved, By Canby Relief Corps No. 10, Hood River, 'Oregou, that, while we rejoice with her that she has entered Into tbe sweet rest "Uod glv eth His beloved," we sadly deploie her removal from our midst and mouru her loss aud pray tbut the memory of ber beautiful lite and obrlbtian character may remain with us as a sweet fragrance, prompt iug us to purer and better lives; be it tuitber Resolved, That we deeply and sin cerely mourn aud sympathize witb the beieaved family of our sister iu their gieut attlictioo, ami luthermore Resolve, That these resolutions be spread upon tbe minutes of our ccrps, published iu our local papers and a oopy be presented to tbe bereuved family, Mrs. Emma C. Deitz, Mrs. Agnes M. Cunning, Uo ni in if ee. Mrs. Carl Larson came up from Me nominee yesterday to do some shopping. Bargains in Real Estate 1. Five acres, one mile from town; 5 room bouse, new ; small barn ; half acre 3 year old trees, Newtowns and Spits- enbergs; horse, cow, back, chickens pigp, toolf, 4 inches waler; lew cherries and pear trees 1 year out $3500. 2. Five acres, 2) miles from town; no buildings; 4 acres in 1 year old trees ; berries set in between trees. $3100. S. 10 acres. 1 miles from town; 8 acres set to trees, standard varieties, 1 to 4 years old; 4 acres set to strawber ries ; new 4 room house; water piped to house ; 3 inches water right. $6,000. 4 10 acres, 1 mile from town; few bearing trees j 6 acres of strawberries; all set to trees, standsrd varieties, 1 to 5 years old; common bouse, water right. $6,000. 5. 8 acres; 2) miles from town; 5 acres apple trees, standard varieties, 1 year old; 350 trees 2 years old; 1 acres of new strawberries, 3 inches wa ter right; place all cleared; 5 room house. Knap. One half cash. $3,600. 7. 40 acres, 4) miles from town; 1,000 trees, about 200 bearing, balance from 1 to 6 years old; 2 ordinary booses: place about half cleared. $11,600. 8. MO acre, 1 luiltt from town; 2 good Iiouhs and barns; 15 aires et to stand ard varieties apple trees, of which 3 seres are in full hcaiiiiK; about 2 acre young encli's; 75 full iH-aring Rartlett mid Winter Nellie peart; 10 full tearing cherry trees; 17 shares of water right, wait'ii", horses, cows ai d farming im plements go with lliv plac. A fine, iMsautilul place and (lie greatest bargain in Hood River valley. $18,000. Terms 9. 40 acres, 9 miles out; 88 acres cleared ; balance small timlier; 21 acres in fruit; HXJ New tow u and Spitzenlxrg apple trees 4 years old: 300 same variety 3 years old ; 7-i cherry treet 3 years old; 75 peach trees 3 years old; 7 acres of Yellow Newtowns 1 year out; 4 acres in meadow ; 0 room plastered Iioum with basement; girfid outbuildings. $12,000. One-half cash, and a bargain. 10. 20 acres, 4 1-2 miles out ; 350 three-year-old Newtowns; 350 Spitzen borgs; 100 Jonathans 3 years old; 75 cherry trees 3 years old; 3 acres ready (or the plow; 2 acres in timber; house and barn, new ; leaius, harness, wagon and cow go with the place. $8,860. 11. 20 acres, 'IV miles from town; 8 acres in strawberries; I.KK) standard variety apple trees one year old; ten inches water right; all cleared; good house anil barn ; on good road. $8,000. 12. 15 iicns, 7 miles from town ; all set to ttan aril variety apple trees from 1 to 5 years old; good le u-e sod barn; lew bearing trees; u iioml place and at a very reasonable price. $ii,2(KI. Terms. 13. 20 acres, about 7 miles (mm town; acres cleared ready fi r setting t ees; fine soil, beautiful location; no build ings; price for a short time $2MH). 14. 12 acres, 7 miles out, on Mt. Hood rai'roail, station in front of place; easily cleared ; beautiful location, fine soil; waler rijrht. An unuhiml buv at an iinuMinl price of $100 an acre. Terms. 15 19 acres, about 1 mile out ; 250 bearing trees, of which one-third are Spitzenliergs, balance New tow ns, Bald wins and (irnvensteins; 200 Newtowns I, 2 ami 3 years old ; 4 shares of water, hiiusi", etc. Ilcuulifnl view, s fine sum mer home and a place with an income. $460 per acre. 10. 191 acreB, 4'a miles out; between 13 aud 14 acres cleared; 112 trees, 8 years old; 80 trees 5 years old, New- SPRING SUITS Have Arrived ; And are loudly applauding themselves in our West window. s. THE NEW FABRICS , Are especially attractive; bright colorings, handsome patterns. Iff AH That Spring Suit-it's Time to Order Never were the patterns so beautiful and varied for Men's Suits as for the coming Spring. Give your order now and get first choice with exclusive right to the pattern. The imported Scotch Tweeds are handsome. It will do you good to see these pat terns whether you buy or not. They cannot be duplicated. Call in and see them. If you want one of these beautiful Suits, grab it now as they have the ginger and snap that moves them. SEE OUR WINDOW 1 &r w B StOCK eoi.w i I iii i ! ij?L jsrjgsse ag? - . . - - towns; 62 trees 4 years old, one-half Newtowns, balance Snitzenbergs; 300 Newtowns, 150 Spitzenberg and 60 Ar kansas IHacks 1 year old; 3 acres ber ries. Very gK)d house and barn. $9000, one-half cash. 17. 40 acres, 8 miles out; unimprov ed; under irrigation ditch; fine apple land. $100 per acre. Terms. 18. 20 acres, Mt. Hood district; all cleared; 150 trees.8 years old; place is all ready to set tv trees; tt roomed home; miles from Mt. Hood pott office. $wo. 19. 80 acres, 1 mile from Mt. Hood postofticc; 7 acres. In bearing orchard; 12 acres cleared altogether; about 20 acres waste land. $3500, or $3000 after this year's crop is taken off. Terms. 20. We have several hundred acres of land on our list belonging to the Oregon Lumber Company, located at Dee, the terminus of the Mt. Htsid rail road, about 12 mile from II'mkI Hiyer Kine apple land, beautil'ul location. This is stump land and can lie suit! (or $40 per acre. 20 acres is the maximum amount sold to one person. Terms. AVe also have on our li-t city pi-icrty to Biiit the purchaser and otber laud in our alley at reasonable prices; nls" laud in the Mosier apd White Salmon d'stricts. Will be pleased to furnish any other information. W.J.Baker & Co. Sporting Good: You Can Find THE ONLY COMPLETE STOCK in Our Store FISHING TACKLE CROQUET SETS BASEB'LL GOODS Split Bamboo, Steel, Bristol Telescopic, Bamboo Fish Poles, Willow and Collaps able Fish Baskets, Automatic Reels, Flies and Plain Hooks, Lines, Sinkers, Bo it Boxes, Flybooks, Collapsable Water Cups. You will buy when you see our line. The game of Croquet is coming in public favor more every day. It is a health bring ing moderate outdoor exercise. Sets at $1.25, $2.00, $2.25, $3.00, $3.25, $5 League Balls, Bats, Mitts, Face Masks, Body Protectors, Shoe Plates. We sell these goods tit right prices, Our Groceries Will build you up! Their ahcolule purity irmncB their wl olesomenr--. We cat r to a clans of customers hi want things right and appreciate our efforts toantisfy in all particulars, Oa nned Goods In great variety and allot a superior quality. Our prices will interest you Phone 491 Free Delivery Wood & Smith Bros, Buy Your Fruit Boxes AT Til 1-2 Hood River Box Factory and Patronize Home Industry. Best Quality Lowest Price Home Made Phone Main 71 Lawn Supplies F. 8. STANLEY, Pres. E, L. SMITH, Viue-Pres." ptP'j3giisa f 4 t E. 0. BLANCH A R, Cashier V. C. BROCK, ABft. Cashier The First National Bank HOOD IVER, OREGON. GARDEN HOSE SPRINKLERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN Trimhers The kind we sell is warranted its the only kind to buy enough said. Fountain, Butterfly, Evmiston, Sunshine, Pluvius, adjustable lor liigii and low spruy,1 Cyclone. Purely one of these will nil the bill. We spoke about them ti few weeks ago. We have sold a irood many since then. Every one is giving satisfaction. Come and see them while the line is complete. Grass Shears, Grass Hooks, Hose Holders, Hose Menders. , r Stewart Hardware and Furniture -Company Capital Stock, $50,000. Surplus, $15,000 The safety of your Deposit ;j Is ni important consideration in opening your bank la; account. . The Reports of the Comptroller of the Currency j Show: i . That the average annual net loss to depositors 3 from failed National Banks during the forty-thm ypars since the system was established, has been equa I 3 to tmly 1-20 of one per cent upon the average annual ) deposits of all Notionall Banks duri tig tliesnine period.- 1 Wo rvffftr von everv advantae-e that, nev- P, , . w v v j X' f. tains to a National Bank, and solicit y cur I patronage. ji