HOOD RIVER GLACIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1915 ARTHCR D. MOe. PaMUlMr. HnWriptloa. 11.50 Per Yr. Th campaign for tba eonatruction of the proposed loop road around the cast bane of Mount Hood, connecting the Upper Hood River Valley with the old Barlow road, baa been launched. While congress baa made it plain that no di rect appropriation will be made for road eor.atruction. Chief Forester Grave hopes to get the aanctioo of the na tional lawmakers to have advanced for the road work a portion of the returns from Oregon's national forest Such a plan haa already been put into execu tion in Idaho. Returns from northwestern apple orchards, as was shown by this season's experience, come from the top grades of fruit. Washington growers, it is re ported, have lost $50,000 n freight payments alone on shipments of poor grade fruits to eastern and southern markets. Christmas money will soon be afloat in Hood River. The Apple Growers Association is distributing to growers the sura of approximately $150,000, and nleasine sums are going from the Fruit Growers' Exchange into the hands of its patrons. Remember that a state law provides that all women employes be dismissed from work at 8.30 o'clock each evening. Do your shopping as early as possible during the day. If you cannot do this, shop early at night. Wherever, you Hhop, shop early. Don't put Christmas stamps on the address side of your cards, letters or packages, if they are posted to foreign countries. The stamps, however, will he accepted on parcels, letters, etc., for domestic delivery. Representative C. C. Dill, of Wash ington, proposes to standardize all ap ple boxes. He has introduced into con gress a bill providing that the entire country be made to use the box now used by Oregon and Washington. You and the children observe every one of the long list of "don'ts" rela tive to handling inflamable materials around the Christmas tree. LOCAL SKOOKUM PRICES GIVEN OUT The Fruit Growers Exchange an nounces the results of their participa tion in the famous Skookum sale, which is recorded as one of the largest sales made this year, and is also considered one of the most satisfactory. "The only two varieties that we sub scribe to, and are therefore most inter ested in, are Spitzenburgs and New towns," says Manager McKay, "The Spitzenhurg price is $1.8367, f. o. b. Hood River, Newtowns, $1.7867, f. o.b. Hood River. "Some people have an utterly errone ous impression of Skookum, inasmuch aa they imangine all varieties go into this brand, and are sold at the same price. This is wrong. The varieties are pooled according to the quality. Thence Spitzenburgs this year exceed such varieties as Jonathans by about 50 cents a box. "This is where a district like Hood River, that puts out an exclusive qual ity, gets the highest results. "There was an article in the Oregon ian last week, wherein the writer claimed that Skookum Spitzenburgs were selling in New York at $2.75, the sum of 25 cents a box higher than other non-advertised apples. This is indeed creditable to Skookum. " I he statement was also made that the firm who bought the Skookum out put was therefore making the sum of $300 per car net. A little close figur ing will throw some light on the sub ject. "Steinhardt & Kelly paid for Spitz enburgs, $1.8267, f. o. b. The follow ing will show just what these apples cost them delivered in New York: Price Hood River, $1.8367; freight and refrigeration, $.606; stoiage at Elmira, $.15; storage in transit privilege, $.0525; total cost to Steinhardt & Kelly at New York, $2.6152. "It being a notorious fact that the same firm lost a large Bum of money on a like investment last year, the Hood River grower will be sincerely glad to see the reasonable and legitimate, but by no means large, profit of 10 cents per box made this year, as a buyer can not keep on losing year by year, and be expected to keep on buying. "Steinhardt & Kelly cannot be too highly complimented by the gtower, for their able, and, we may say, daring operations, and for their most satisfac tory mtehods of transacting business, which brings the highest results back to the grower in record time." Young Hill Taken in Seattle Chief of Police Louis F. Lang, of Seattle, Saturday afternoon advised Sheriff Johnson by telegram that By ron Hill, the 19 year old boy, wanted here for complicity in the alleged bur glary of J. H. Sheldrake's store at Mount Hood, had just been captured in the Sound city. Young Hil was returned to the city by Sheriff Johnson, the sheriff arriving Monday night with his prisoner. Both the father and son were taken to the Wacso county prison at The Dalles yes terday. . Christmas Dance by Local Band The Hood River band will give a public dance at Hoilbronner hall on Saturday evening, December 25. A 13 piece orchestra will furnish music the kind you danced to at the recent fire man's dance. Don't get the date con fused. This is the only dance the band orchestra will play for Christmas. Re member the date, Saturday, evening, December 25. Mrs. Sumner's Mother Dies News was received last Friday by Mrs. C. F. Sumner of the death that day of her mother, Mrs. Fred Miller, of Spencer. la. Mrs. Miller had reached the age of 80 years. She leaves surviv ing seven other children in addition to Mrs. Sumner. The Utter spent last summer visiting her mother. Funeral services were held last Sunday, inter ment following at Patterson, la. HOOD RIVER APPLES. BRING TOMONEY Tbe latest reports show that Hood River Blue Diamond branded Spitzen Hire iddIcs too tbe market in New 1 York, four earloada selling for $3 a box, according to a special dispatch from New York in Tuesday morning's dreeonian. Thia price is 25 cent i higher than the Spitcenburg and New I town apples that are packed under th Skookum brand and are bringing 5i eenta a hex more than the figures at which the bulk of the extra fancy i srades are selling. rive Hundred Doaes or nooa Kiver Srjitienburgs and Newtons were in eluded in the cargo of Oscar II. They are now aiding in keeping peace among Henry Ford's knights of peace, if they do not have a more important part in the work of attracting the boya from the trenches. Just what are the elements that have caused Hood River apples and those packed under the Skokum brand to out sell most of the other apples from the Northwest la a mooted question among the jobbers of New York: Arthur Miller, of the firm of Miller- Cummings. says. "It is not fair to com Dare prices simply. Skookum apples are being held at $2.75. but only 400 boxes were sold in one morning.' H. F. Davidson, of Hood River, who represents the Hood Kiver Apple Grow ers Association and shippers from other districts of the Northwest, says, "The growers of each district should unite and advertise one brand and then take effective means to uphold the quality of the pack that goes from that dis trict. It will be impossible to get the growers of one district to help adver tise the fruit of another." Richard Kelly, of the firm of Stein. hardt & Kelly, which buys from the North Pacific Fruit Distributors and which is tbe sole distributor of the Skookum packs of apples, is inclined toward tbe view that great good would come to the industry if the growers of a number of tbe districts decided upon a catchy brand and advertised it exten sively. Each group of shippers from each district in the northwest now haa a Bep arate brand. Thia causes sucb a confu sion of brands that even the wholesale dealers have difficulty in keeping track of them. No value can come from ad vertising most of these brands as the amount of advertising necessary to bring any of them before the public and to diBinguish it in the minds of the consumers from the other brands would cost more than tbe supply of fruit packed under the brand would warrant, "To form a just comparison on the prices of Skookum brand apples and those of other brands," says Kenneth McKay, of the Friut Growers' Ex change, "it should be realized that the skookum sale comprised 127 carloads. The sales of 400 boxes should not be taken as a criterion." Scientists Secure Corner Stone A contract was awarded Tuesday to the S. D. Watts Marble Works, of The Dalles, for the cornerstone of the new Christian Science church, now in course of construction by Stranahan & Slaven at the corner of Eugene and Ninth streets. The marble works, represent ed by.T. A. Wylie, wno was present for the opening of the bids, was the lowest bidder. The cornerstone will be laid in the near future with a simple ceremony. Barklage-Strauss Although their wedding occurred at the Dalles on November 10, the local friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Bark lage were not appraised until thia week. Mrs. Barkalge. formerly Mrs. Zella M. Strauss, is a teacher.in the city Bchoola, having come here last fall from Albany. Mr. Barklage is a trav eling salesman for the Marshall Wells Hardware Co., of Portland. He haa made his headquarters here for Jhe pasi two years. Lon Stevens' Brother Dead Lon Stevens received word Tuesday of the death of his oldest brother, Chas. B. Stevens, of Lone Rock. The de ceased man was a pioneer of eastern Oregon, having gone there in 1871. He was 61 yearsold and leaves a wife and three children, besides two broth ers, Frank B., of Condon, and A. C. Stevens, of this city. Mr. Stevens and daughter, Mrs. Gibson, have gone to attend the funeral which will be con ducted under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge of which he had been a mem ber tbe past 20 years. Library Board Again Scores In the case of the Hood River county library board against the county court, the plaintiff board has again scored. Judge Bradshaw who held a session of circuit court here this week, rendered a decision allowing the library board to recover from the county court the sum of $450 with interest from January 31, 1915. The county court announces that tbe case will be taken to the Bupreme court. Congregational Church Sunday morning worship, 11 o'clock. Christmas cantata, "Prince of Peace," will be aung by a select chorus. Ar rangement of the cantata will be aa follows : Organ prelude. Chorus, "Sing, 0 Heavens." Bass solo, "The Heavenly King." Quartet. "And There Shall Come Forth." Solo and chorus, "Fear Thou Not." Contralto solo, violin obligate- "Hail, Bethlehem." Male Quartet. "O Holy Night." Soprano solo, quartet and chorus. "There Were Shepherds." Chorus of male voices, "March of the Magi." Solo, "0 Blessed Lord." Final chorus, "Bless ed be the Lord God. " Five o'clock vesper service will be a collection of Christmas carols and an thems on the Victrola. Sunday school at 9.50 a. m. Christian Church Bible school at 9.45 a.'m. ; morning service at 11 a. m. ; ChriatianEndeavor at 6.15 p. m. ; evening s re vice at 7.30 p. m. Subject of the morning service, "Christ, the Light of tbe World." Evening subject, "Samson, the Ancient Clown." Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7.30. We expect to begin a doctrinal and personal revival meeting the Sunday after Christmas. Tbe fun damental doctrines of the Bible are to be presented from night to nigbt. A hearty invitation is extended to all to attend our services. Grace United Brethren Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11: Subject, "The Infilling of the Holy Spirit." Christian En deavor at 6.30 p. rm Christmas son service at 7.30. Choir rehearsal Wed nesday at 7.30 p. m. Prayer service at 8 p. m. We plan to begin our revival services Sunday, January 2. CANBY CORPS AND POST HOLD ELECTION At a meeting Saturday afternoon the following officers of Canby Woman's Relief Corps were elected for tbe ensu ing year: Mrs. Alberta Steed, pres.; Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, senior vice; Mrs. Mary Lisco, junior vice; Mrs. Gertrude Stark, treaa.; Mrs. Bell McCordy, chap.; Mrs. Anna Nichols, cond. ; Mrs. KathrynGill, guard; Mra. Kate Fred erick, pariotie instructor; Mrs. Myrtle Littlefield, musician. Delegate elected to attend the an nual state convention to be held at Eu gene were: Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, Mrs. Nettie Moses, Mrs. O. C. Dean. Mrs. Nettie May and Mrs. Mary Lisco; alternates, Mrs. Kate rrederick, Mrs. Anna Nichols, Mrs. Carmine Powell, Mrs. Myrtle Littlefield and Mrs. W. F, Laraway. Canby Post, G. A. R., elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: 8. Copple, commander; L. H. Nichols, senior vice commander; J. W. Rigby, junior vice; John A.Wilson, quarter master; Dr. J. Williams, surgeon; San ford Smith, chaplain; Thomas Goss, officer of the day, and Richard Hunt, officer of the guard. Sanford Smith and Richard Hunt were elected to represent the Post at the Department encampment to be held next June at Eugene. Jos. rrazier and James S. King were elected as alternates. The officers of the Post and Corps will be installed at a joint meeting to be held in January. County Wins in Road Case The county court was granted a fa vorable verdict the first of the week by Judge Bradshaw in the case in which the Apple Land & Orchard Co. was seeking to enjoin the county from pro ceeding to lay out a road across the company 'a property. Judge Bradshaw ruled that a writ of review instead of injunction proceed ings was the proper form of proceed ure. In the course of the hearing it was alleged by Geo. R. Wilbur, tbe plaintiff's attorney, that the report of the county viewers was fraudulent, and that such a matter could not be brought up by writ of review. How ever, Judge Bradshaw maintaining bis ruling, responded to the effect that the viewers should be subjects of investi gation if such were the case. Judge Derby represented tbe county. FOR SALE ForHkle-Hhetliuid Ponv chean for ouick aale. Hound, hanrtxome and (teutle. Ho Ut, ime naimon, wmn, ju Kor Hale or Trade foi Hay Three No. Kaultletui iirubbloe machines: one No. 1 ol mine make and a No. b Ilerrnle grubber. win aim iraue wooa ror nay; win Heuor trade INM-lb. horne for hav. I'. L. Koinberir. nhone hhtl, K. 1). No. 8. d 'H Knr8ale Or would trade for wood, lumber or poala, one XI borse-power pitta traction en gine, either wood or atraw burner. Engine has only been run two yearn. Ulun, Colemau Co.. Moro, Oregon, tiKUl Kor Hale Three Purebred Alrdale Pnpplea. Just the light Christina present lor the child. ren. I'hone 9K48; c. M. Hulbnrt. dlti Automobile lor Hale-1 Bulck 30 Model 21 Ave paxaenger, In good condition, price fftV) will take Kord touring or roaaater In exchange One Htudebaker electric starter and lightu Ave or aeven paasenger, rua leaa than 7000 in I lea, In beat of condition; price (AM), would take Ford in part payment. H. 8. Ualilgan, phone 479ft. tl Kor Hale Purebred Poland China plg for aale at grade pig prlcea. We are overatocked and will sell flneen pure bred pigaof April and May farrow at from SI te 910 each. if. 8. Oalllgan. Phone 47Wi. a.tf Thoroughbred Big Type Poland.Cbiua bogs for aale-A lew service boara, bred gilta and weaning plga all registered or eligible to reg ister. Theae are aired by our Big Knox, Gold Standard and Urand Look boara, Big Knox sired the junior Grand Champion o? Iowa 1913; theae are all of the bigeaay feeding pro lific type and are priced to ael I. Addrttaa H s. Ualilgan, Hood Kiver, Or., phone 4796. oltl For Ha e-TroJan Powder, for at urn pa and rocks, free from headache, requires no thaw ing. Aa strong aa any powder made. Free delivery In town, Hherman J. Frank, Avalon Poultry Farm, phone 6173. tf For Hale 8. C. White English Leghorn cock erels, from a pen of chickens Imported direct fiom Tom Barron, England; absolutely, as baa been proven by numerous teats, the heat lay ing strain in the world, I2.S0 each. Hherman J. Frank, Avalon Poultry Farm, tel. M7;t. ,f For Sale Kreah grade Jersey cow and calf, heavy and persistent milker. H. 8. Ualilgan, phone 47tr, u FOR RENT For Kent Weil furnished front room for ladlea or gentlemen, furnace heal, home pjlv i leges; pbonea 363a. n 1 It For Rent After Jan. 1. modern cottnare. 4 rooina and bath. 40 Pine street, l.oni lot. giving room for garden. A. F. llowea Phone For Kent - Furnished buniralow. Tele phone ;iSOI. dlti For Kent Lhrht hotiaekeenlntr rivimi Phone azRL wiltf MISCELLANEOUS Wanted Will feed team for their na dur ing winter mouths. H. K. Leedom, Odell. dlti Lost On West Hide or In town, a Scotch Collie, answers to tbe name of Pompous. Call W. dlti For Service-Registered Poland China boar. B 'a Koyal, medium type of such anceatry aa Major Royal and queen Quality, Big Blood Royal and Oriole, Royal Orient and CM. 'a Black Hilk, Etc. Terms: fg.&o cash at time of service, with privilege of return. L. A. Herman. dlti For Trade 1H young shoal and V sows. Will trad for good work borae or cow. A. W. Kerr. Phone 5713 or address R. F. 1). No. 3. d!6 How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY St CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, hava known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable In all buainegs transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE. Toledo, O. Hah Catarrh Cure la taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mu cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price "5 cents per bottle. Sold by nil Druggists. Take Hall a Family Pills for constipation. Flowers for Christmas Choose from otir display of many different kinds of plants now shown in First National Bank Bldg. next to filacier orliee. Asalea, poinsettia, primroses, cyclamen, Christmas cac tus, Christmas cherry, 12 different kinds of ferns and scores of other flower". We make a fpecial sale on tulips, hyacinths and other Holland bulks. Cut flowers, chrysanthemums carnations. Sale begins week be fore Christmas. Parcel post and ex press orders must be in three davs fore Christmas. Call phone 3393. Heights Greenhouse Notice to Apple Growers You can't raise water sprouts a'nd expect to get away with the apples. Yours for good pruning at reasonable prices. H. C. KEGXKLL. Telephone 5t97. j7 Hood River's Greatest Christmas Store Hundreds of gifts in every depart ment Every show case, table and counter is filled with new Christmas gifts practical, worthwhile, sensible gifts for every member of your family and your friends. We are making a special effort to get everything out where it can be seen and examined so as to assist you in making selections. House Slippers For men, women boys and girls with cushion and leath er soles, plain and fancy colors, 55c, 69c, 85c, $1 and up to $1.75. . Guest Towels You must see the big values we are offering in this line to appreciate them. Pure linen with plain and fancy ends. Note the size and quality of these towels for 15c, 20c 25c, 35c, 50c and up. Gloves Every size from the tin niest child to the largest in men's, in cotton, wool, silk, kid, Dent and fur backed and automobile driving gloves. Handkerchiefs Hundreds of the most dainty designs of the season, embroidered, lace and with initials for 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c and up to $1. Hosiery For mien, women and children in lisle and silk. A most ac ceptable gift We have them in all colors and at most reasonable prices. Silverware and Fancy China A big assortment to choose from and our prices are rock bottom. Dainty Shirt Waists for Ladies' and Misses in laces, chiffons, nets, crepe, taffeta, messaline and crepe de chine, high or low necks. Plain colors stripes and checks. Dolls of every imagin able kind from the small est china doll with a long braid of hair for one cent each to the finest of kid bodied jointed dolls with natural hair, eyebrows and lashes. Dolls for lc, 4c, 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c and up. Hobby Horses and Shoo Flyes What can you buy that will please the little boy or girl more and last them longer; we have a complete line and our prices are most reasonable. Children's Dish Sets-In china and enameled ware, pretty designs and patterns for 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c up. Steel Ranges and Cooking Utensils, Wash Boards, Wringers, Tubs and Clothes Baskets. "as V Sleds Everything points to a lot of sport in this line, and where is there a boy or girl that would not like to get a sled for Christmas. Teddy Bears, Monkeys, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Cows, Cats. Dogs. Trains Steam Engines. Mechanical Toys of every sort, Doll Buggies, Wagons. Fire Trucks, Horns, Drums, Skates, Balls. Boat, Guns, Pistols, Tool Sets. Watch Puzzles, Games. Story Books, Picture Books, Drawing Slates, Picture Ma chines (these at less than half of their real value) and many others. For Indies-Suits, Coats, Furs and Fur Sets, Sweaters, Kimonos.Pet ticoats, Waists, Skirts, Bath Robes, Sweaters Caps, Scarfs, Boudoir Caps. Queen Quality Shoes A present that will please in a hundred ways for they get style, comfort and satisfac tion in every pair. The Paris Fair The Store that Saves You Money 0STM SB, The problem of gift-giving soon must be solved the great day of the year is not far distant, so utilize these last hours to the very best advantage shop in the real gift store where displays of holiday merchandise lend innumerable helpful suggestions where every element of good service is at your command. Plan to shop in the mornings if possible, thus avoiding the busiest hours of the day. Shop early and enjoy the satisfaction of deliberate choosing. :-t :-: :-: :-: f it A combination of utility and beauty sweater coats are admirably suitable for holiday presents. Our ample selections provide for taste and every purse. The latest idea in Ladies Sweaters is mercerized wor sted yarn fancy knit in 2 toned and plain gray with belted back S8.50 Ladies half open front all worsted Jerseys $3.00 Boys and Girls heavy jumbo knit sweater coat :t.50 Boys heavy worsted turtle neck Jerseys, navy, gray 2.00 Infants wool knit sets, cap, .coat and leggins 2.00 When you choose handker chiefs at this store, you will find the choosing most gratify ing, and you will have chosen a token that will be welcomed by mother, sister or friend. The best offer of the season in handkerchiefs is the assortment of samples in hand embroidered linen and dainty Armenian edges 9c to 57c Beautiful Maderia hand embroidered hand'ehiefs 50c Dainty hand embroidered in colors and white ... 25c to 35c Plain hemstitched handkerchiefs from 10c to 50c Quaint little Dutch kiddie handkerchieff for children. HAND BAGS If it is for her, why not make it a hand bag -and we believe you will be tempted to do so, when you have seen this out-of-the-ordinary collection. It is a show ing that all gift seekers will appreciate. We have a splendid assortment of ladies hand bags in all the new shapes as well as the Q t0 dQ good staple ones, hand bags VuC J)0. 1 D Of special interest are the Japanese Buckskin Bags a very soft fine leather beautifully ornamented and fin ished. One lot of new shapes in hand bags, o "Regular $2 values 1 . Qj One lot of odd bags, leather and fabric, up to no $2.50 values iJOC Art Linens Our beatif ul assortment of fancy goods featuring practically everything in art needle work is full of happy Xmas suggestions. The most attractive art goods are the samples we secured at a liberal dis count and are offering on the same terms to you. $9.50 Hand Made CVntcr rieces ..... 84.WH $'!.50 linen drawn work squares , 4.07 $5 linen drawn work eq.. 3.97 (4 50 II. M. lacecen. pes. 3.411 $3.50 Mex. drawn work.. 2.85) 3 real Cluny linen pes.. 2.48 Maderia embroidered " Sue up Sam (ilea stamped lin'n redue'd Finished embroidery . ...23c up 1 lot of fininished doilies. ...18c Richardson embroidery flogs 3c Gloves Gloves solve the Christmas problem. They are something that every woman can use, and can se lectthe newest styles here. We put them in attractives boxes ready for gift-giving 16 button kid glove 16 button silk glove $3 98c Hot $1.25 kid AO dress gloves . uQC 1 lot 1.75 kid A Q dress gloves l.flO Neckwear Many dainty and charming gifts may be chosen from our neckwear stocks. New original and dis tinctive creations are offered in very, at tractive values. White Fox fur neck sir 4.50 Angora knit o or scarfs fUO Phoenix Silk knit neck scarf i pv now l.DU 1 lot hand made lace collars at One Half Price Ribbons From our broad variety of Christmas ribbons, you can se lectvery choice items for every purpose. Stop at the ribbon counter and see the splendid values we now offer. Extra wiri fi no grade fancy ribbons .. Beautiful fan- jr cy wide ribbon JJC one lot medium and wide ribbons f Plain 11C Christmas Ribbons bolts of five i a yards 1UC 45c Jewelry When shopping for gifts, think of jew elry; from our stocks you can select de pendable jewelry that is not only ideal as gift3, but which truly expresses the Christmas sentiment Dainty Laviliers 75c to $1.50 New neck bands 65c Friendship Circle Rings 35c to 75c Beauty Pin Sets 10c to 50c Lingerie Clasps Bragg Mercantile Company vmgst Hosiery Fine hosiery has never failed to please any woman and that is because women are particular about their hosiery and can never have too much on hand. Niagara Maid Silk Hose, regular and M M or outsize.:. pl pl.Z) Pure thread silk nsie garter top pink and blue Fibre Silk Hose, black and colors Silk lisle hose, 3 for Fibre Silk Boot Hose for Ribbed cashmere hose for Guaranteed by the box for men, ladies and child- d i ren, 4 pair in a box p 1 Guaranteed 4 months. 1.50 50c $1 25c 50c nortE shopping DAYS BEFORE OhrWad 1