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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

with the least possible amount of de-
lay The supreme court OF this state
Is buried under cases which are more
than year old and as the population
OF the state Increases, Of course, the
cases that go to the supreme court
will also increase. The Judges are
now overworked and while they are
helped by the commissioners, sti the
WORK cannot progress along as sats-
factory lines os If there were more
judges qualified and empowered under
the constitution aud laws of the g. ate.
10 illustrate: We know that there
Is an important case la the supreme
court now, relative to the title to land
at Odell in this valley, which has been
now nearly six months on appeal to
the supreme court, and the probabili-
ties are that 1t will be another year
before that case can be beard. This
case invt Ives many thousands of dol.
lars worth of valuable property and
aside from the question of the value
of the property the future develop
ment OF this particular locality is ser
iolsly injured by this delay. The
state of Washington, our neighbor
right across the river, commenced her
commonwealth as a state with Eve
judges on the supreme bench, yet her
supreme eonrt is behind in its work.
At present under the constitution of
the state of Oregon there cannot be
more than three judges Oh the su-
preme bench of this state aud this
proposed amendment is in the furth-
eIanoe of justice and the demands of
a growing commonwealth Then let
every voter remember that he is in
terested in this question and that his
interest lies in seeing that the amend
nent is adopted and that to carry this
out he should vote Eyes" on the off,
cial ballot opposite No. 304.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
Charles Eugene Day.


Charles Eugene Day passed away
Sunday, May II, 1908, at his late resi-
dence in Hood River, after an illness
of nearly two years, and for several
weeks was confined to his bed.
He was born July q, 1854, in Madi.
son county, Ill and was married to
Miss Emma j. Luman September u,
1882 This union was blessed with
three children, who survive and live
at Hood River. They are: Miss ZoIa
E Alvin l.. and Owen l.. The chill
dren keep house at the home place,
and their devotion to their father in
comfort to him.
The deceased was the first member
of the M. r. church organized at
Bethalto, ILL., He left that state July
IA, 1879, snd moved to Colorado,
where he remained until 1902, when
he moved to Eastern Washington,
where he remained for two years, and
came to Hood River April IL, 1904.
For bort time previous he lived in
the Willamette valley. lie was an
electrician, which profession he fol-
lowed tor nineteen years, being in the
tmploy OF the Electric Light Com
pany here most of the time while be
was in Hood River. When a young
man he was employed for sholt time
In the newspaper business in Illinois.
There we're no relatives in this coun-
Try, two unoles living in the middle
west. Mr.. Day was member of
Golden |. o o. +. Lodge No. 13, at
Golden, Col.
The funeral services were held at
the M. Il. chu,ch Monday afternoon,
Rev. A. II. Lathrop officiating. aud
the funeral arrangements we're iu
charge OF S. e. Bartmess The Odd
Fellows aud Rebekah lodges attended
the funeral in tody aud the burial
service was according 10 the ritual of
the former lodge. The floral offer
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

While there is little probability that
Governor amberlain will receiV Ve
the vote for United States senator be
did for governor, yet too much should
not be left to Indifference or chance,
but every Republican vote should be
cast for Mr.. Cake. There is no good
reason why Democrat should repre-
sent a state which is two-thirds Re-
publican, but the only way to prevent
1t is to vote for the Republican nomi-
nee. This is time when friendship
or mere personality in favor OF Cover
nor Cham berlain should cease. Vote
for Republican principles, rather than
for the individual.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
Announcement.
Dntur. Oregon. May s, ].

Duiur, Oregon, May 8, 1908.
To the Voters of Masco County:
Having received the Republican
nomination at the recent primaries
for representative in the legisla ure
from this county, am candidate
for that honor st the coming election.
A very large number of my support
ers have urgently requested me to
subscribe to the principle contained
in Statenen. No. |, and realizing
that Hon. Fl. NJ Cake, who received
the majority OF the votes Cast for
United States senator at the primBr-
les, both in the state of Oregon and
Wasco county, had at all times an
nounced his unqualified allegiance to
Statement No |, believe it to be
my duty under these circumstances to
follow the lead set by the head of the
Republican ticket, who was chosen
upon this issue.
| therefore announce that il elected
to the legislature | will vote tor the
peoples choice for United States sen
ator as provided iD Statement No. |.
Respectfully yours,
I'll, &. Dodds,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

The Dalles Chronicle, in endorsing
Fred W. Wilson, candidate for dis
triot attorney on the Republican tick
ct, asys:
Fred W. Wilson, the Republican
nominee for district attorney, needs
no introduction to the people OF
Wasco and Crook counties aud the
voters of all parties are glad to have
the opportunity of voting tol MI,
wilson for this office. He has lived
in Wasco county from his boyhood
days till manhood's estate and has
endeared himself with oil who have
come to know him. In the practice
of law he has been singularly success.
tul and has taken part in the most
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

important litigation OF recent years in
this district and will bring to the
district attorneys Office training
which eminently qualities him Tor
this duty. AS deputy district attor
ney he has participated in all the
momentuous criminal cases which
have attracted wide attention in our
county and has performed his part IN
a way that has brought him the conf
dence and respect of the people his
ia the first time Mr.. Wilson has ever
been a candidate for Office and the
Chronicle is satisfied the voters will
rally to bis support in generous
manner on election day. There will
be no mistBke made In his election.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
Emil ClOsSet. Ir.

Emil Closet, Jr.. secretary and
treasurer of Closet & Devers, died at
Hood River at 9 O'Clock Monday
night, following an illness of several
months. He was born in Portland 30
years ago and for the past 10 years
had been connected with Closet &
d vers, OF that city. two years ago
taking an inter st in the business.
He was popular member OF Multno-
nah Athletic Club. he was married
in st. Louis last fall to Miss Schey-
decker, who, with his father, Joseph
Closet, mother, two brothers and a
sister, survive him.
j. &. Nichols prepared the body for
burial and shipped 1t to Portland,
wheie the funeral was held yester day,
Father McDevitt officiating, and the
remains inferred in st. Mary oemc.
terry.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
With a solid support i'm this vale,

With solid support in this valley,
the election OF j. l.. Carter to the
legislature is assured. The large pri-
mary vote Mr.. Carter received all
over the county is an Indication that
he will run we'll in all precincts. and
it will be repeated on elestion day.
Mr.. Dodds, OF Dufur, is also receiv-
ing the loyal support OF the Republi-
can party throughout the county, and
will be sent to the legislature with
Mr.. Carter. The interests of the
county, as we'll as Hood River, eau
safely be placed In their hands.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

There will be a taaket social and
dance at the Nit. Hood hall Friday
evening, May 20. Also u fish pond
to help make good time. Everyone
is invited to como and have a good
time This social is given by Il N.
Sorsky. W. j. Helmer and Mrs. :.
Halmar
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

ings we're many and beautiful, and .
N ute testimony OF the esteem In
which the deceased was held by all
who knew him.
The pail bearers we're: II. j. Hib-
bard, S. A. Arnold, o. B. Hartley,
G. A. Cass, b. f. Moses and W. N.
Mnaaa
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

Among the iniquitous bills which
should be voted NO is the "recall
BILL" 1t would result in endless cleo
tions and strife which could be ocoa-
toned at any time by any one having
spite against public official, and
should be defeated. Vote NO oppo-
site No. 325 on the ballot.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

The program for the Cherry Car nj
val at The DalIes is printed in anoth-
er column. Hood River people should
not only attend in large numbers, but
make..som good exhibits and carry
off some OF the prizes, as usual
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
Republican Ticket.

Submitted to the voters of Vase
County at the General Election TO bt
eld June /, 1908:
For United states Senator
HIM. CAKE.
For Congressman
W. II. ELLIS.
For Supreme Judge
ROBERT =. BEAN.
For Railroad Commissioner
CLYDE B. AlTCHISoN.
For State Senator
n. ]. SINNOTT.
I or Representative
j. l.. CARTER, of Hood River.
DIR. ii. C. DODDS, OF Dufur
For District Prosecuting Attorney
FRED w. WILSON.
For County Judge
A. f. LAKE.
For County Clerk
F. Il. Angle.
For sheriff
LEVI CHRIsMAN.
For County Treasurer
II. -. CUNNING.
For County School Superintendent
j. T. NEFF.
J.w. KooNTz.
For County Commissioner
G. II. sToUGHToN.
For County Surveyor
A. w. MoHR.
For Coroner
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

The Laidlaw Chronicle, recently
sold by W. p. Myers, candidate TOR
the nomination for district attorney
on the Republican ticket, to John A.
Seabury, comes to our table this
week in oolors, the first page having
much the appearance of the Portland
journal. 1t will be remembers that
Mr.. Seabury started Ito walk from
Portland to Laidlaw and covered over
100 miles Of the journey on foot.
This was quite an advertising stunt,
and gained the new editor much
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

A new irrigation project under con
sideration will take 10000 inches of
water from Rogue River, which will
irrigate 80, 600 acres of land In the
Rogue River valley.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

The action of The Dalles Business
Mems Association In endorsing our
county division Eill, is appreciated by
Hood River, and il there were any
doubts as to the sincerity OF The
DalIes people that they would not op-
pose US, it is now removed. The let
ter Ia as follows:
OFF 5ERs-A. f.. Lake, Pres. A. Il. Crosby,
Vice-Pres: &. l.. Phillips, Treas; j. NJ.
Patterson. Sec. and Mgr.
DIREcToRs-J. A. Reuter-, Il. NJ. Williams. \.
A. Bonn, y. Menefee. j. c. Hostetler, A. Il.
Lake, A. +. Crosby.
THE DALLES BUSINESS MEMS
ASSOCIATION
THE DALLEs, ORE, May Is, 1908.
To the President and DireC ors Hood
River Commercial Club, Hood River,
Oregon.
Gentlemen-YOur communication Of
9th inst regarding the initiative in the
matter of Hood River County, was read
at meeting of our board last evening
and | was instructed to convey TO you
the greetings of this board, and to assure
your that your plan for cutting off the
new County would have the full support
of this body, and we wish you every
success.
Very respectfully,
J. Nj. PATTERSON,
Secretary.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

notoriety. He has put new life into
the newspaper business OF Laidlaw,
and is bound.to make a succefs, while
the paper will be benefit to Laid
law
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
|. BURGETT.

A San Francisco barber charged a
sailor OF the feet "a for hair out,
and the BARRIERS union has suspended
his permit.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

II will take twenty cars to transport
the combine hsrvesters which have
been sold In Umatilla county this
year.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
Oakdale Greenhouse

Cut flowers and plants at Keir & Cass.
Choice Roses Shrubs, Vines & Gladiolas.
White Wyandotte Eggs for Setting
from Mated Pens $3.50 q $500.
Fletcher & Fletcher.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
RepubIican Rally

Next Tuesday evening, May 26,
George W. Stapleton, a talented
speaker from Portland, will address
the citizens of Hood River at the
opera house. Mr.. Stapleton is a fine
speaker and should have crowded
house
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
X. ShiyentOri.

Died, at Hood River, May II, 1908,
X. Shigemori, aged "a years The re-
mains were shipped to Portland by !.
e. Nichols, where the funeral was
held Tuesday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

who were laid off recently on account
of Iending negotiations, have been
put hack to work, and it will not be
long before the Home system will
have 1000 phones in operation. 4
cable is being put in on the west side
nearly to fuckers, to take care of
the new phones wanted, and they are
being installed as fast as possible
Special Feature of Rose Festival.
The Portland Rose Festi7al will be
held this year on very large scale
and the attractions will ne some Of
the most elaborate ever brought to
the coast.
The special feature that has been
engaged as r night entertainment is
Pains "EVuptloA OF Vesuvius" and
Carnival at Naples. " A magnificent
fireworks spectacle.
This is one of the most realistic
scenic displays ever produced; a
stage setting of $50 feet long and 60
feet high showing a beautiful city of
Naples in the shadows of Vesuvius.
the terrible, and gives wonderful
opportunity for great scenic and al
tistc display, seen under the glare
of half hundred powerful electric
lights and many tinted electric col
cium lights. The scene is fascinating
in the extreme and the spectators
ill not have to stretch their imsgin-
alton very much to believe they are
looking upon real city, bay and
mountain, so perfect aud deceiving is
the artistic prospective.
these performances will be given
nightly at the Multnomah athletic
field during the Rose Festival and is
being brought direct tr m Manhattan
| beach Naw York
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

Miss Eva McReynolds returned from
The Dalles Sunday, where she had
been visiting for few days.
There will be an ice cream social
at Park Grange halt Thursday even
ing, May 2S. A program viii be rea-
dered and general good time had.
Everyone invited.
A. ni., no service on account of me-
mortal q. A. K. meeting at opera
house The memorial sermon will be
delivered by Dir. Lathrop His sub
ject will be; "The Call of Our Fallen
Patriots to the Living" 2. m., "The
Logic Of the Practical ife. " After
the evening sermon Miss Pearl Brad
ley will s'ng, "Ihe Broken Pinion, "
by johnson.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
Gnnh Riurr 6lafifr
. Issued Every Thursday by
ARTHUR ID. MOE. Publisher.

Terms Of subscriptIon-sl.5O a year when
aid in advance.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

For Sale-Team of light work horses, work
harness and wagon, cheap. Apply to DR.. DuEl-
Bile or DIR. Jones. m-2S
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

For Sale-A black mare, about II years old,
weighs 1900 pounds. j. Vauthers, Dumas
place, Mt. Hood. m-2S
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

For Sale-Jersey cow Will be fresh by May
~ A splendid milker. Phone 204 NJ. C. 7.
Roberts. m.3s
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21
Wanted.

WANTED--Partner for Employment Office
An energetic reliable man to take chargeof
our branch Office, as our Main office eouires
our entire time. We have well established.
paying business. Must give good references
Gail and sec us or write at once Red Cross
Employment Co., 20 n. Second St, Portland
Ore. Phone Main 1896. lnl1
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

FOR SALE-One Pony, Harness and Top
Basgy. Pony gentle for lady to drive or tide.
Pie, sllO. j. F. Maloy, Phone l99-K. IA
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

FOR RENr-ll room lodging house Apply
TO Or, f. c. Biosius or ]. h. Koburg Artisan
Building Association. MIL
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

FOR SALE-Newtowns and Beurre d'Anlou
pear trees. c. ID. Thompson. m-l4
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

Snap-It sold within ten days our home
ritce, lQOxloO feet, goes fo sG00o % improve
ments alone worth the money A. :. blowers
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

WANTED Strawberry plants, from five to
twenty thousand, Chas Hall, mil
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

FOR SAi.E-- Nearly new Spiing Wagon with
hu. gy top attached. Very suitable for haul
ing berries or apples. VIII be sold cheap. on
time 4 desired. Apply at Rockford Store,
Hood River, Ore. "a
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

Lost-Eye glasses in case, on Tucker hill.
about three weeks ago. Return to Glacier
office for reward. IA
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

LOST-Eastern star pin, Sunday evening,
between congregational AM U. b. churches
Finder please leave at Glacier Office. rnl4
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

FOR SALE-New No. Underwood type
writer and case. Harry Bailey. mO
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

FOR SALE Good Work Team, quiet and
gentle, with oi without harness. E. Rene
Claxton, Home Phone l952.L, Hood River. =
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-05-21

Little Figs for sale; six weeks old write or
Gallon ]. p. Hllstrom, Hood River, route 10
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-04
SEAL TAKES FISH OUT OF HAND

Old ben, Pet NJ Avalon lIarbOr, a.
Wise ~ q Trained Seal.
Old Ben. the famous old seal Of Ava.
on. II still in his old haunts among
he rowboats and launches that dot the
title harbor. says the Los Angeles
Times. He has been there for thirty.
ave years and In that time became as
lame ms the seals which are confined In
parks and aquarlums. lie II rs wise
~ the trained seals Of Ringling's cir
,us. and were he to he captured and
put with them nc would cost his keep
FRS n tidy fortune. for he has the big.
Eest appetite OF any Of his kind ever
SnOwn.
Old Ben fcasts on the big fish
brought in by the hundreds Of anglers
that visit Catalina each summer. At
each meal he will consume half-dozen
big albicorc or skipjacks. aggregating
1875 pounds In weight. When he IL
hungry he swins M near the boat land
Ing, where his favOrlte befrIender,
Charles Tompkins. has his boat stand.
After glance ut the fish rack he sets
to barking and diving about until he
has attracted the attention Of those on
the pier. lie will crawl clear up on
the float after food, hut even when ex.
tremely hungry he cannot be induced
to remain there. As soon as he has
seized his fish. he dives back into the
bay. rising to the surface now and then
to give his food n vicious tOss as he
tears out mOuthfuls OF flesh. At these
times he Ia often followed by other
smaller seals which are too timid to
approach the landing. Gulls also pur-
sue the old sea lion and seize the NOR.
sells which are torn loose from the fish
as II Is being consumed.
This old pet Of the hay has attained
great weight from the constant easy
supply of food within his reach. lie
mates Of his weight. made by causing
him to cross planks up to u size that
ne would no longer break. give II close
to 1.40O pounds. His sleek, gray-brOwn
hack Is often seen dashing between the
bathers. who scatter In wild commOtion
whenever he appears. lie has nm utter
disregard for people and things and
roams about the bay In whatever place
suits his fancy.
Before Catalina was made n resort
Old Ben II supposed to have been the
chief of the colony Oh Seal rocks. Pre-
sumably he was vanquished by some
younger rival. and now leads the life
OF an Outcast. lie seems to find this
entirely agreeable, however and has
succeeded In coaXlng several others Of
the colony into the bay with him. Ills
face Is Scared with the marks of many
battles, and he has lost the sight OF
his right eye, but he rules his little
band In the hay rs supremely as his
successor on the rocks governs the col
ony.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-04
A SCHOOLGIRLS COMPLAINT.
Why Was the de-,


SUwWvr.
Opposed hcOry that the suffer.
Ing of ',uuS and sensitive persons ought
to be assungcd by cutting on as much
noise rs possible " the sneaking con.
sciolisness Of good citizens that the small
boy was very stability treated when the
American colonies revoltcd from England.
This IL. indeed. one of the most discred.
table chapters In our history. Had the
patriots ut Philadelphia hastencd In their
work or had they gone to the other ex.
IRENE and prolonged their deliberations
until autumn the American boy TO all
generations would have been provided
with a real holiday-that IL. n day In
term time when school does not keep and
there IL something interesting TO do out
side.
Instead Of that Jefferson and the others
put ont their notable document at sea-
son when the schools are closed anyhow.
The boys thus defnudcd are entitled to a
little more license In their efforts to make
this day as different as possible from the
Other days Of vacation. 1t would change
the, scheme Of things nightly to have the
anniversary Of Independence pass az qui.
city In America AZ. say, Guy Fawkes' day.
New York Post.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-04

lily find entrance into wounds made In
dirty hands. or hands bound up with dirty
rags or handkcrchiefs.
The injured hand should he held under
running water. The cold water will us,i.
ally stop the bleeding. and then all for.
eign bodies-bts Of iirecrackcr paper or
OF clothing. sand or splinters---should he
carefully removed. and the wound again
bathed under running water.
II the ~wound II deep. running down
among the fibrous tissues and sincws. Il
should he opened freely by the knife. and
all places In which the lockjaw bacillus
may find shelter should be exposed to the
mir. This. Of course. must be done by
the surgeon but indeed. all these wounds,
however trivial. should be taken to the
physician. for timely treatment may avert
grave illness or even loss OF life.-Youth's
Companion.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-04
DenJa mim Harrisom's Advantage

John Adams, viewing In Faneuil Hall
In his later years Trumbull's painting Of
the Declaration OF Independ, nee" re-
called that when engaged N signing It u
side conversation took place between Ben.
jamin Harrison. who was remaik ably cor.
pulent, and Elbridge Gerry, who was re.
markably thin. "Ah, Gerry" said Har.
rison, II shall have an advantage over
you In this act" ''1ow sOy' inquired
Gerry. "Why," replied Harrison, "whcn
we come to be hung for treason l am 30
heavy ! shall plump down upon the rope
and be dead In an instant. bu' you are
no light that you will BIO dargling and
kicking about for an hour In the air"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-04
Where the Declaration IL Rep.

where the Declaration IL Kept.
The original engrosscd copy OF the
Declaration as signed II now In the keep.
ing Of the Secretary Of State. The docu.
ment was In the patent Office from lS4l
to 1877, as that department was believed
to be Rreproof. 1t ~ now, since 1894.
kept Theoretically sealed In frame and
placed In steel cabinet. with the original
signed copy Of the constitution. 1t Is no
longer shown to any one except by ex-
press order OF the Secretary. Being on
parchment. which shows destructive signs
Of cracking, due more probably to the
making of fac-simile ordered by Presi-
dent James Monroe In 1923 than to age
or handling the document Ia jealously
guarded. Many of the names of the sign.