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Our Fall Line of Ladies' Suits and Coats and Children's Coats was robbed
transit and almost half of it stolen. It breaks the line of sizes, and as they were
not careful in replacing the goods in the box they are slightly mussed, and for
this reason we are making a very attractive price on the lot. Call in and look
them over. You will appreciate every article as a bargain : : : :
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WHY OREGON GROWERS
COULDN'T COMPETE
Tbs faot that llocil River aud other
apple estitions throughout tbe ctato
are not cuuipetlDg at the National
Apple Show tor prizes is causing con
siderable comment and tbe Oregon iau
iu au article luesdav says iu explans
tieu:
After having invited world-w'rle'
cmnpetltini, the management of tbe
National Apple Show, wbioh is beiui
held ut Spokuue, adopted regulations
governing tbe competitive exhibit
that practically precluded the apple
growers of this state irom baring any
chance. 'I he speclHaatious adopted
by tbe Spokane people di tiered in
many material respects from (those
adopted and recognized in judging ex
hibit! by the American Fomologlcal
Society. As a result Oregon growers
are exhibiting at tbe Spoknne show
not to exceed one-tbird ot the number
and varieties of apples tbat tbey had
contemplated, aud as bas previously
been announced in,tho Oregonian,
Hood ftjver growers are unt compet
ing at all.
Tbe Jlood Rj.rer people bad a oar
load of their choicest apples packed
sud toady tor shipment to tbe Bpo
kuue show, but wueu tbey learned of
tbe specifications by which the exliiu
its were governed tbey decided not to
eeod the caiload, whiob wis sold in
the market," Haiti H. M. Williamson,
secretary of tbe State Board of Hor
ticulture, yeetetday. "Ibe Oiegon
pioduoer toon t bid action because
undet the regulations tbat bad been
adopted for judging the exhibits tbey
were satisfied they would not be on an
equal tootiug. Learning this, the
Spokane people sent a representative
to Portland to smooth things over and
get a large exhibit trom this state,
lint tbe concessions were made too
Lite and less than pne third nf tbe ex
hibit I bat bad been planned tiom this
state was sbippe J to Spokane.
"In many important respects tbe
rules of the Spokuae apple pr moters
d i tiered from those reoocnized by tbe
American Pumological Sooiety. Par
ticularly was this true of tbe Spitzen
1 erg and Yellow Newtown varieties,
tbe two leading varieties produced in
this state. Another objection to the
Oregon growers was because of the
grading provided for the Ortley, tbe
third apple iu commercial importance
in tbls state, the t eaiityand quality of
tbe fruit being couisdered. Several
inferior varieties nf applps were sched
uled for higher grades in the marking
Of exbibitg than tbe Ortley, wbicb ia
generally regarded as one of tbe fore
most varieties of apple?,
"The regulations and specifications
legarding the exhibits were such that
the growers ot this state would not
Lave bad a fair chance in an ordinar
ily equal competition. The revision
or those conditions was not only un
ta'isfhctoiy iu the main but was made
ttio late to make it possible for tbe
Oregri'i grower to prepaie anothel
caiload ami u.tko the xlei sive ex
hibit II oy tail iutendeil. As it wts,
they took the grtater part of tbe (lis
I lay tbat whs ma le t the recent boi
tiucltuial cuuie.itiou of this c ty.
'1 bis exhibit was ua' us katis'uctorj
s a special carload prepare! exspe
cially fjr such a pretentious exbibi
lion as tbat beinn beld at Spokane,
wo)J have beei)
ll;iil Tic uresof Hood River Exhibit
lbe Oregoman Sunday published a
large three column photograph of the
linoil River apple exhibit receutly
made hv S einhaidt & Kelley in New
York The illostratioo gives a Due
view of the exhibit artistically dis
played and tbe Oregoulan makes tbe
following comment :
"The accompanying illustration de
piuta an exbiibitioa nf Oregon apples
that was made tecoutly in the heart
ot the down torn wholesale district
in New York City by Ste'iobar'dt 4'
Kelly, large expnit dealers of that I
city. It was th.i' flr.n tbat honehtj
tie tc:lk of the llond River crop this
year, amruntinit to xbont 2.V) oar
i''ds, and rpirefeutitg a taloe of
about ti00.000. Kmir Tmiir.1.nr
fro ii al parts ol i he K" n etri polir
inspected the exh Lilian nd Pi Dgrat
u la ted the tne.-nbei of the exporting
Prm for having trade nun ut the no t
InteieBting , e Incitiou I lupin iu
the histnrr of the freeb fruit maikets
of thct city
About one third of the 2TiO rarlHdi
consists 'of 8p'IZ( nu " us and Wllntj
f ewtowns, whlot will re ich the Ne
i (Jr ounauiutT hi prices jai K"K tiiik
about 75 ceuta to SI a dozen. Ain- g
tbe 60 varieties included In ttie ex
hibit ehown by Steiubardt & Kelly
were several varieties tbat Bad never
beeu shipped East in commercial
quantities. Among them were tbe
Gloria Mundi and tbe Winter Banana.
Principal among the varieties included
in the display were the following:
Russian Reds, Red Cheeks, Hen
Davis, Ortleys, egg-shaped aud gold
eu yellow; Springdales, Aiken Red,
blue Feminine, Tweuty-ounoe Pip
pins, Wogueis, Starks, Arkansas
Hlacks, Hyde Kiugs, Bellflowprs, Rox
bnry Russets, Uelicious, (Janos,
Vt'iuesaps, ilailey Sweetn, Nero,s Jon
athans, Snows, Vauileverua, Law
rences. Kays, lilack Twign, Oregon
Rodn, Yakima and Seek No furthers. 'J
1'he display called for Muttering no
tices from the New York papers, the
Telegram of tbat city referring to tbe
product us coming from "tbe famous
Hood River valley of Oreuo'i, tbe
gientest apple-p-otiuciug district of
tbe world."
a. nishimFdefends
his countrymen
lbe Japanese-American entente Is
agreed between Ambassador i'akablra
aud Secretary Root for tbeir respec
tive nations. This treaty indicates
tbat tbe world must be peaceful and
international good will prevail.
In closing I will say to Mr. Mason,
"to be at -ae," forth Japanese gov
ernment will not send any coolies aud
tbe Japanese in Oregon are aware of
you and will not ask any job where
we are not welcome.
S. Niabizakl.
Elected Ofllcers
Hood River lodge, No. 105, A. P.
and A. M. beld its annual election
Saturday night and elected the follow
ing o dicers for tbe ensuing year. L.
N. Blowers, W. M. ; Ralph Savage, S.
W. ; tieo. 1. Slooom, J. W. ; Truman
Botler, Tteas. ; D. W. McDonald, Sec
retary. Shipping Lots of Wood
A gnat deal of wood is being ship
ped from Setveuson in car load lots.
Before tbe Nortb Bank railroad was
bulit The Dalles was our only wood
markrtt. hilt nnw wnnri nun ha yhinna't
to various places both east and west.
rioneer.
Bayd, Ore., Dec. 5, 1908.
To the Editor: Mr. A.I. Mason's
statement to tbe Commission of Coun
tiy Life in Portland on last l'hursday
is read with surprise. 1 am reiy sor
ry to II nd a man like this In Ibe
peaceful community of Hood River
valley. In part of bis statement he
declared that future geneiations ot
Americans will be brought down to
the level of the Orientals and will
have tc contend with them for living
wages, tbat lowered social conditions,
small wages, competition betweeu
Americans aud Japauese for a liveli
hood and a demoralized standard of
oivillzatiou will te the result of tbe
introduction ot Japanese labor on
this coast. And continuing Mr Ma
sou said in strong terms, "the Japs
are tbe worst class of ondesirat ie cit
izens. There are from 400 to 500 Jap
anese in tbe Hood River valley who
are used to piok and pack apples and
cook. I (Mson) would uever hire
one aud 1 do uot think any one else
should give them employment."
Indeed Mr. Mason dues not hire any
Japanese la bis orchard and therefore
does not know niuon about Japanese.
Misunderstanding is tbe cause of ev
ery (trouble among tbe people. If be
thoroughly studied Japan aud tbe
Japanese with a broad view, be would
learn that tbey are neither a fearful
nor loathsome people.
Xbere are only 200 Japanese in Ilood
River valley today instead ot 4U0 as
Mi. Mason stated. There are about
4000 Japanese iu the state, including
500 independent professional men,
merchants aud farmers. Many ot
tbera are graduates of high sobools
and colleges in Japan and have a
good education though they may not
be able to speak much Kuglish. these
young people aie learning aud prepar
ing to Ot themselves to be business
men or intelligent farmers in this
great country of freedom and libeity.
It will never demoralise the. civiliza
tion of this ciuntry nor iotr tbe
standard of the sooial condition of
the community. For iuhtauce, the
Japanese in Hood River valley ha-.e
an ope ' society under tha name nf the
Mutual Henellt society witb Mxty
members. The object of tile ent lei y
ia to promote tbe friendship between
Americans aud Ji'paqecy aud further
more to'use ell efforts (o pubb the
progressive industry of Hood liivei
and its surrouud:ng villages. Ihe
JpBBt)e have done a great work ther.
Tbey bavc cleared many thousands of
acres of wild land into piosprrous or
chards and besides tbls they are pick
ing and pnoking the apples satisfac
torily to the employers.
As far as the national politics ot
any natiou is the reflection o' its eo
pie's thoughts aud deeds. Japan bas
a beautiful demonstration of what she
has done and H doing "day aud a
prospective future is awaklug ter
wjtb i lappel. Japan bas 30,000 ele
mentary schools witb 5,500,000 pupils,
2,000 Industrial schools witb an en
rollment ot 150,000 students, 500 high
schools witb 200,000 students, 70 nor
mal sobools with 20,t)O0 future teach
ers and 75 colleges witb an enrollment
nt 50,000 students. The piimary
vrades of six years are taught undei
tbe ocmpulsory system aud the attend
ance of children of sohool ages is
nearly uluety eight per ceut. Who
bail say that Japan Is a hen t ten
oountiy and tbe source of the yellow
perils?
Fortunately most (if the Auerlosm
aud Kurnpeans are t'egiuoing to study
tbe Oriental problems with a d.e p
ttioiiubt and thus nnveil the dark
certain which n tbe real hindrance
tc knowing each other by tbe Occident
a Is and tbe Orieutals.
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Coffee
The aroma-tight part protect:
t against impurities tnq deteri
oration never gold n bulk.
Your grocer will grind it
better Jf ground at home not
too fine.
...The Spot Cash Grocery...
We carry the largest and most complete Stock of
Groceries in the City. The best of everything in stock.
Preferred stock in Canned Goods. Heinz Goods in all
varieties. New Cheese, Mince Meats, Kraut, etc. New crop
of Nuts just arrived. Special attention to phone orders.
Phone 7.
Wood & Huggins
HARNESS AND SADDLES
And All Kinds of
Harness Goods, Carriage Trimmings, Blankets
and Robes.
Tnt s Awnings and Wagon Coers
George Irvine
Successr to S. J. Frank
DR. CHARLES W. EDMUNDS
Specialist
Eye, Ear Nose and Throat
Office, New Brasilia block, Oak Htreet
Office Horns phone 43 Hood Rlv er
...Mount Hood Store...
W. S. GRIBBLE, Proprietor.
Dry Goods Ammunition Boots and Shoes
Hardware Granitewaro
flay Grain Flour Feed Full line of Groceries
5 SELZ SHOES i
"THE SOLE OF HONOR."
Royal IUue 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.
TRANSFER & LIVERY CO.
AGENTS FOR THE REGULATOR LINE OF STEAMERS.
Hauling, Draying, Baggage Transferred, First
Class Livery Turnouts Always Ready.
Phone 131.
Stoves, Heaters and Ranges
ah Kinas, new ana Becona-nand.
Big SUick of New and Second-hand
Furniture, Carpets. Art Squares, Rugs
Chairs. Rockers. Etc.
Agent For CHARTER OAK Stoves and Ranges
0. P. DABNEY & CO.
...Coliseum Skating Rink...
Catering to the bt'Ht class of patrmis only. Hardwood Floor, Famous
Hichardson Ball Bearing Skates. Special attention given to beginners.
For private lessonH apply to Prof. A. Waldstein. Wednesday afternoon
for ladies only. General admission : Afternoons free, skates 25c, child
ren 15c. Evening; Ladies free, gents 10c, skattss 25c. Hours: Afternoon
2 to 5. Evening 7:30 to 10. : : MUSIC IN ATTKNDANCK
Arthur Waldstein, Manager
The
quare
Deal
Store
Is the place to get your Wagons, Buggies or Hacks
Plows Harrows and Cultivators. Spray Pumps,
Hose and Nozzles.
See our Gasoline Pumps before Buying
The engine is right and the price is right. I have in
stock Cider Hills, Feed Cutters, House Paints and Oil.
Rubberoid Roofing, Genuine Avenarius Carbolenium.
Tongue Trucks for Disc Harrows, Genuine Harvey
Bolster Springs. Groceries, Flour and Feed. Cooper
Spraying Fluids. Stumping Powder, Caps and
Fuse.
cDONALD
Third St. and Cascade Ave., Hood River, Oregon
D
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Home Phone 174
Statement of the Condition of
The Butler Banking Co.
HOOD RIVER, OREOON
At the Close of Business, Nov. 27, 1908.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts $347,820.38
Bonds, 0. It. & N. 3s 25,000.00
Office Fixtures and Furniture 4,076.50
Cash on Hand and in Other Banks 97,127.57
Total 1474,024.45
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock f 50,000.00
Earned Surplus and Undivided Profits... 27,722.45
Deposits 396,302.00
Total 474,024.45
J. E. NICHOLS
UNDERTAKER and FUNERAL DIRECTOR
All call, promptly attended, night or day, city or country
EMBALMING A SPECIALTY
Nlchol. Bldg., Cor Oak and 6th HU. phonI'h HoMK-Offlre 38B: ltldence .
I rAcmc-Offloe 8613; Km. 8511
MOOD RIVKK, o&KUOM
HOOD RIVER ABSTRACT CO.
J. M. HCIIMKIrZKK, HKCKKTARV
ABSTRACTS, CONVEYANCING and INSURANCE
Royal Exchange, Glens Falls, Union Assurance,
Western Assurance, National Livestock
and Oregon Life Insurance
We have the only complete set of Abstract Hooks in Ilootl River and are
in position to execute any work in our line with promptness anil accuracy
Recently moved to permanent quarters in Davidson Building
Home Thone 231 . HOOD RIVER. ORE.
Attention
F ruit Growers
Send us your orders for fruit
boxes at the low price of
$10.00 per 100 for apple boxes
$5.00 per 100 for peach boxes
We can also furnish slab
wood for 50c per cord at mill
or $1.25 per cord delivered
on cars at Lentz Station.
Can make delivery at once.
PINE GROVE BOX LUMBER CO.
Pine Grove, Ore.
Midgel Restaurant
Next to Sinking and Trust Co.
A New Quick Order House where Meals and
Ijkncben Will be Merved at All Hours
STEAKS, CHOPS AND OYSTERS IN
ANY STYLE COOKED TO ORDER
Quick Service Moderate Prices
G. M. BRALEY - Prop
F0U REM
Kour (urnlsbed room to rent; rea
sonable prioe; inquire at this office,