The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1907-06-06
ICON.
CLUDE SESSION
STRAWBERRY BANQUET A FEATURE
Many Resolutions Adopted - U'Ren
Present to Defend Ills Attitude on
Initiative and Referendum Bill.

Initiative and Referendum Bill.
The plan for the grange excursion
on Ihui sday morning we're fully and
carefully carried out. About 400 took
advantage Of the trip. Five cars were
run In at the depot about 7 80 and by
5 o'clock they were all filed. The
train left promptly at s and carried
the visitors as tar as Odell station. A
little time was spent here in sight see-
ing and they then dropped back as far
as Van Horn station. Many OF the
grsngers ascended the Van Horn butte
where they could get very compre-
hensive view of the valley. Many of
the grangers said that this view was
one Of the finest sights that they had
ever seen. After all we're aboard they
ran down to the A. /. Mason orchard,
where the boss was pleased to receive
them and acquaint them with the ap-
pearance of a commercial orchard.
The train pulled into Hood River in
time for dinner. The excursion was
run under the personal supervision of
Chas. Early, passenger agent OF the
line. The trip was devoid of accidents
and thoroughly enjoyed ty the visit
oIs.
The state grange resumed its work
after the public memorial service
Thursday afternoon by comforting the
9th degree OF Pomona upon lag can
didates, and the 9th degree of Flora
upon 1863 candidates.
AT the conclusion OF the business
session the 500 who we're In attend
ance repaired to the opera house to
enjoy the banquet prepared by the To-
cal oranges and consisting of the ia
nous Hood River Strawberries and
cream. A. |. Mason also presented
each of the delegates with genuine
Hood River apple.
Friday morning the grange conven-
ed at 8. 80 and opened In form on the
ath degree. After roll call the min
ntes OF the previous meeting were. read
and approved.
The following telegram was read be-
fore the convention: "Hon. Buxton,
master state grange, Hood River, Ore.
Eugene sends congratulations and
welcomes state grange here next year.
j. ID. Matlock, mayor"
Hon. W. s. U'Ren then addressed
the convention on the subject Of the
initiative and referendum. Mr.. U'Ren
Is the father of the original bill on
this subject and he has been charged
with being untrue to the interests of
the grange In the matter Of recent leg
islation, which seems to make 1t more
difficult and expensive to carry out
the Initiative or referendum. A red
hot 1focroain,. fzIlsual kt,n lI,ana 30
Mr.. Rem, which was participated In
by large number OF the delegates.
There seemedto be wide difference
of opinion among the delegates In ref
erence to the merits and demerits of
the bill passed by the last state legisla-
ture In reference to the initiative and
referendum.
The date for holding the annual
state convention was changed to the
second Wednesday In May. The fiscal
year was then made to end on April
30 Of each year.
The following reports and resolu-
tions were adopted at Fridays ses-
sion
Recommending that the inheritance
tax fund be transferred to the public
school fund.
Requesting state convict labor to be
used on!publio highways.
A protest against the custom Of the
state officials in rejecting initiative
and referendum petitions on purely
technical grounds.
Appointing committee to draft
new tax law that shall be submitted
to the subordinate, Pomona and state
grange for adoption.
That the number OF normal schools
shall be left to referenum vote.
That the public shonIs shall be con
solidated wherever practical.
Ii change Of text books Is recon-
mended by the state commission the
state shall furnish the new ones offer
ed in exchange free the first year.
At the afternoon session number
Of resolu lions and recommended ions
were adopted, among which were:
That movement be made to bring
before the Taxpayers of the state the
right to say which of the normal
schools shall be continued and which
abolished.
That the state grange condemns the
action of the United States govern
ment In allowing senators and repre-
sentatives to distribute free seeds,
which are worthless and used to gain
political advantages.
That the state grange will oppose
any acton on the part Of state officials
tending to throw out petitions for the
Initiative referendum on TECHNICAL
ties.
The resolution introduced by r. W.
Gill, recommending the single district
system to elect representatives and
senators, was laid on the table after q
spirited discussion, In which IL was
opposed very strongly by w. s.
U'Ren, who spoke In favor Of proper
tional representation.
The following resolution introduced
by A. |. Mason, was unanimously
adopted Resolved, That our execu-
tive committee be instructed to draft
an amendment to the state constitu-
ton and to initiate the same at our
next annual state election, which shall
deprive the state legislature of any
power to change any law that has
been enacted by the initiative.
A resolution introduced by W. s.
U'Ren providing for the state grange
| w tuhO shC huttoA up vi Ptopihe Wch-
an suffrage on the initiative was voted
down.
| The delegates who were present at
this session Of the grange report that
1t is the best attendnce of any annual
gathering in the history OF the state.
Ringing resolutions we're adopted
commendatory OF the excellent man
ner In which Hood River entertained
her guests.
A prompt pleasant good remedy for
coughs and colds, is Kennedy's Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup. 1t is especially rec
commended for babies and children, but
good for every member Of the family.
1t contains no opiates and does not con.
stipate. Contains honey and tar and
tastes nearly as good as maple syrup.
Children like it. Sold by Keir & Cass.