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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
HON. E. [. SMITH AN
ACTIVE PIONEER
portland Journal
JournaD

Honorable Ezra Leonard Smith came
to Oregon in 1876, hut previous to
tDat tim. had taken prominent part
10 the affairs OF the Pacific coast 10
California and In Washington. Mr..
Smith is a native CT Vermont, being
horn there In September, 1897 His
Gncestl rs first arrived In New Englanj
ia 1880. After securing an education
com menced In Vermont and complet
ed ut LON bard university, Gales.
burg, III Me-. Smith married Miss
Geofgisna Siocom, of Woodstock H.,
and stated for California by the
way of the isthmus, arriving at San
Francisco In 1861.
Going to Eldorado county he sh.
gagged In mining. 10 1865 &C he was
member OF the California legisla-
ture and took an active part In keep
ing the Golden state from seeding
from the Union. In 1867 be was
appointed secretary OF Washington
territory by President Andrew John
son, on the recommendation of Will
liam ii. Seward. He also acted as
governor of the territory during the
long absence sni Illness of Governor
Marshall Moore.
1t was during this time that Mr..
Smith with George A. Bar nes and
William ii. Avery, established the
first bank In the city OF Olympia,
under the name OF George Barnes x
Co. He also served 90 member
Of the territorial council OF Washing
ton.
Owing to falling health, Mr.. Smith
was compelled to leave Olympia and
In 1876 came to Hood River mere he
bought large tract of land and
established the first general merohan-
disc store. In 1883 be was appointed
register of the land office for this dis.
tricts and In 1883 WAS elected to the
Oregon legislature and made speaker
OF the house OF representatives.
MI. Smith wac chosen president OF
the Columbia River Waterways ASSOC
iation thI Ieess sstimes, WAS president of
the State horticultural society for
three years and recently completed
his fourth term as president OF the
state board OF hortuiculture lie was
also president OF the Northwest
Fruitgrowers' association tor several
years.
Mr.. Smith planted and was the
owner of the tirst large CONNIE, cisl
apple orchard at Hood River. He 10
considered the dean OF horticulture
in Oregon and has delivered addres
ses on the subject from the Pacific
coast to the Atlsntic coast. As spec
ial commissioner, appointed by Gov
ernor Chamberlain, he represented
Oregon at the jamestown exposition
and has been closely identified will
the progress and political business
interests OF the state.
While no longer engaged In active
pursuits, Mr.. Smith is hale and
hearty, and ever ready to raise his
voice in praise of Oregon. He owns
valuable property in Hood River.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16

is commonly said of babies who have
died of Group. How unnecessary this
is No child ever had the Group with
out having cold or cough at the start.
Ii you will stop the first symptom of
of the cough with Ballard's Horehound
Syrup there is no danger whatever of
Group. Sold by Chas. n. Clarke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
Notice.

Hood River, Ore, Dec. 9, 1909
Tn the Stockholders of the Home Tele-
phone Company of Hood Rive, Ore. {;
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Home Telephone
Company of Hood River, Oregon, will
be held in the rooms of the Hood River
Commercial Club, in the City of Hood
River, Oregon, at the hour of one-thirty
( l.SO) O'Clock in the afternoon of Mon
day the third (Sd) day OF January, 1910,
for the purpose OF electing board OF
five (5) directors to serve for the ensu.
ing year and for the transaction of such
other business as may regularly come
before the meeting. Signed,
+. l.. SMITH, Pres.
dSjB 7. s. DAVIDSON, Sec.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
Alone in a Sawmill at Midnight

unmindful Of dampness, drafts. storms
or cold, W. J. Atkins worked as Night
Waterman, at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him severe cold
that settled on his lungs. At last he
had to give up work. He tried many
remedies but all failed till he used DR..
Kings New Discovery, "After using
one bottle' he writes, 81 went back to
work as we'll as ever" Severe Colds,
stubborn Coughs, inflamed throats and
sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Group and
Whooping Cough get quick relief and
prompt cure from THE glorious medi.
cine. 5oc and $1.00. Trial bottle free
guaranteed by Chas. N. Clarke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
For Eczema, letter and Salt Rheum.

The intense itching characteristic OF
these ailments is almost instantly al
layed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many
severe cases have been cured by II.
For sale bv all dealers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-12-16
ChOked TO Death

l.. h. Morse and W. +. Rand we're
at The Dalles last Thursday.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
STORING THE NIGHT AIR.

IN oId-tinc housewife, whose r.
room house is pleasantly cool even
during the dog days, says the phc-
nomonon is due to a judic;ous
preservation Of the night air in
doors.
As soon as the atmosphere be-
comes pleasantly cool and fresh at
night, throw open all the windows
and fill the entire house with it, y
she says. During the warm morn
ing and afternoon hours the win
dows are closed, shutters drawn. and
we reyel in the delicious chill which
remains from the night before
Whether or not this would be pos
siblc in a small fiat | do not know,
but it is the best possible way to
keep cool in Il house"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
HOW TO BE AN ORnTCR.

4 politician, SAYS a writer in Tit
Bits, was congratulated upon his
oratorv. He had made Hi excellent
speech, and the reporters were ask
ing him TO tell them, SO that they
might tell their papers, how Re did
it. 81 am afraid that oratory comes
natural if it comes at all SAID the
speaker, and proceeded to quote an
old Norkshircman OF the subject.
"'i'ha wants to be a public spcy-
kcr. dos tina, lad," job would say,
AN tina thinks Aw'ln the chep to
put tha up to wrinkle aboot it
Tha's right, | awm. Now, hark
tina! When tha rises to I5tnck thu
sp2ych, hit taablc and oopcn thy
mouth. II noWt comes. talk a SUP
o water an hit taable again. Then
oopcn thy mouth wider man afoor
Then. If noWt comes, tax thysen of ;.
and leave public spcykin' to such as
NC. youths Companion.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
FIFTEENTH CENTURY MANNERs

Times change, says the proycrb,
and in matters Of etiquette this is
more clearly shown probably than
IN anything else. Three hundred
years ago the English diner was en-
pcotcd 10 clean bis spoon on his
bread and to refrain from picking
his teeth with his knife and from
rubbing his knife ON the tabIccIoth.
lc was not allowed to dip either
ms fish or his meat in the salt Gel
lar, nor get his thumb into the wine
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
MANY MEXICANS DIE.

Reports of vital statistics received
at the state health department indi-
cate a rather remarkable condition
at FL Paso. Out of Is, deaths re-
ported for last month all but 20 were
McXicans.
The MeXicans constitute about
one-third of the population of El
Paso, yet their death rate is approxi-
mateIy four times greater than that
of the white people
The large percentage of mortality
among the MeXicans, however. is at
tributcd to the death Of children, the
state reports reciting the death of
many babies. Indigestion and kin
drcd troubles are given as the chief
causes of death among the children.
San Antonio Express.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
MISSIONARIES OF THE SUDAN
Great Efforts Being Made to Stamp
Out !ism-Superstition
and Witchcraft

"NTissionarics wherever they work
have many difficulties to encounter
and many hardships to contend with.
but doubt if there is any part Of
he earth where the missionary has
4 harder time than in the Sudan,
said Dir. \. c. Hudson of Los An
gglcs, who spent several months III
that country.
"Dcspitc the effort of the govern
ment to stamp them out. canniballs-
tic practices are still prevalent in
the Sudan. The government Is
adopting strong measures to punish
those responsible for such inhuman
practices, and shortly before | lief.
four natives were haggcd for these
atrocities. The natives are filled
with superstition and fear the
power Of evil spirits.
"'Thc worship Of their ancestors,
witchcraft and the employment Of
witch doctors and fetch worship are
among the obstacles that confront
The missionary, but notwithstanding
these and other difficulties the work
Of cvangclization is producing en-
couraging results. and in Africa to-
day there are more than 100000
Nhristinns
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
A Short History of Our
Normal.

The Majure, who a-spirer tc
be great leader has been oul
foreman.
We have blown down the
walls of ignorance with the com
mon of research, and our lines
are ready for battle.
Gray and white are our cqlors
and we have proudly advanced
even through our reception at
times haye been somewhat Hal.
ley and our Pace somewhat slow
We haye called on our young
men and our young ladies TO
help IN our struggle, that we
might be more able to Baretle.
We have called to our aid the
timld inhabitants of the forest
and sea, they are the Buck the
Beaver, the Fox and the Seal
and with the aid Of Hemter
we have learned from them how
i 70 tiapp our enemies
who says we can Doolit tie
with such forces?
The King and Queen, who
also are defendants Of the Ed
wards have honored us with
their presence.
Although oul cook has left us
We are farying fine, as Steward
remains.
In our moments Of r.st we
have made friends with the
French, and Shepard, whe
tells the most beautiful story OF
Goodson, who loved the young
lady Gray, and not being able
TO Turner heart toward himself
vent one day and stole the Gall
oway.
Many strange sights have beer
ours. We have seen mail
carrier Busby ON moter cycle
. y. Z o. r d
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF.

Three hundred years before Christ
a court of arbitration was held in
Alexandria, in which all troubles
between husbands and wives were
considered and divorces avcrtcd by
careful hearing Of evidence. This
has been made clear through doe
ument recently discovered, which
goes to show that men and their
wives have had periods of Disagree
ment for great many wears.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
MOTOR CARS ACROSS DESERT

Among the latest activities of
awakening China is to be a service
Of motor cars across the Cohi desert
to replace the tea caravans of old.
The service will cross the desert be-
tween trga and kaIgan, which will
shortly be connected with Pokin by
rail-
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

Now is the time to impress
upon the Board oi Alder
man the urgent need oi
municipal water works, while
we can actually see be evils
OF shallow wells and insutIici
.ent sewerage, Ii we ever
expect TO put in the water
works syste,n, now is the
time for we gould be getting
the benefit Of them now and
make the coming generation
pay their pro rata part OF
the taxes.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
TIE LAST pODO.

The last Do1o was about to hand
in its checks.
"What's the Use of living any
longer" said the dodo. "All the
Matching nowadays is done with in
cubators."
Thus, with no family tree that
could be relied upon and with no in
centlve to regard postcrity with
pride, the forlorn old bird willingly
brcathed it's last.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
WILLING TO TAKE CHANCES,

You wish to marry my daugh-
tcr?"
eyes. sir
"no you know that she comes of
an old and honored family?"
eyes, sir. But I truly love her,
and believe that she has the ability
within herself to be good wife in
spite Of it,"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
subscription: 81 year.

We looae4 over the pro
gram Of the Winston County
Fair, which will be held the
latter part of this mon tn.
We col:grntnlate our neigh
,bors on this step forward.
There Is nothing in our
Judgement which will do
more for the ,natpriaI devel-
.oplnent oi amy County than
u County fair.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
A POOR TRADE.

"What good did your daughter get
from that fashionable BOARDING
school ?"
II don't know. She lost all her
manners and brought back lot Of
airs. Exchange.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
A Miserable Man MadA llannu

reau Nash on many occasions
showed = great kindness Of heart and
u is told OF him that on one occas,on
ne asked c1ch man for donation OF
80. The money was given and the
uoiior asked the Beau how it had
peen disposed of. Beau handed him
an account signed with the signature
>ol the recipient on which was writ.
.en' 10 making a riserable man
happy 6 Home Notes
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
WHAT DELAYED HIM.

"You re an hour late. What de-
laycd you?"
'Some unlucky cuss dropped a
dollar in the gutter, and | was get
ting it out"
why did that take you so long 90
81 had to stick around until he
went away before I could get it,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
SACRED SPOT FOR AMERICANS
Battlefield of Saratoga Might with
Much Propriety Be Preserved by
the Nation.

OF all the famous fields of the
northern gateway, The Hudson
Chanplain route, thaf Of Saratoga,
must remain the i,".'. aaFing al
ready earned inclus'oa 2ong the
few decisive battles o. IL. nliI. L
would be far from unr0 ate il d
fraction of the tenn" cnthU-
siasm and transient ue est now
turning toward this celebration
might find permanent eTnss sslou n
a proper preservation, 1 rs Il
state or national park. OF ais bat-
iIefcld where the @.s. ~-' victory
Of the revolution Wa. Il, and
where the American .~.C. X con-
tinentals, unaid"d n.y. # french,
captured for tie lcer ar" time
4 British army; for r.eH.. r." sur
render took place a iow mics be-
vond and to the nori'wa"I, it was
at Saratoga, on the fcII above Still
water and before Bemis heights, that
the fate of Burgoyno', array was
sealed.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

with lightning Spead, not Gv,ug
any heed to the gully by The
roadside.
We have seen Wells walking
a Doctor Whittle and a man
Showed n-during the hot month
of August.
We have had some jolly visit
orS and while we are somewhat
worried but il the Hull (whole)
thing had to be Dunlgan (done
iagain) we would stlIl try to do
snch work as would SAvcil (save
IaID ofus from the Sharp and
Motley Crew who give eXama-
tons.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
PERsEvERING sUFFRAGETTEs

London was somewhat shocked
and amused the other day to dis
cover that the glass front of the
portrait of Prime Minister Asquith
at the Royal academy exhibition had
been placarded with bill inscribed
''Votes for Women"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
A HABIT.

Contributor = | should like to
leave these poems with your editor.
What is the usual procedure? I
haven't done any magazine work be-
fore.
Office Boy-Well, the usual Gus
tom is to leave 'em, an call back in
day or so-and Git 'em.-Tit-Bits
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
HE WAS LUCKY,

First Burglar tackled the resi-
dcnce of real-esta,te agent last
night.
Second Burglar-!Did you get
anything? j,
First Burglar Yes; got away
without buying d house and lot.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
NATURALLY.

"see here, landlord, said a guest
at the village hotel, as he eyed the
hattencd pillows and crump]ed
sheets, ''this bed has been slept in, .
Course it has" replied the land
lord, triumphantly. ''That's what
it's fer, by grass p
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

The Artist have some pictures
Of hens | would like to submit to
your paper.
The itdltor-,Just put 'em in the
basket; they will lay fine there.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT.

Il nope you came out of that
horse deal with a clear conscience "
YES answered Mr.. Smiling,
but, it kind of worries me. NV
conscience is SO unusually clear that
l. can't help fcelin' | must have got
the worst of the deal" STRAY
Stories.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
TIE LIKELY KIND,

Pop, are there people living on
Mars %
"some folks think so, my son."
"Well, if they have dogs there,
too, what kind of dogs are they?"
Il am sure | don't know, unless
they are moon dogs
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
F. b. Devices,
Special Commissioner


T. 0'HURer's Imagination.
II priel, smoking Is not a mere mat.
t,,i oi drugsing the system, nor even
aequil,hs certain taste in the
n'oo'h' :. the sense of sight enters into
:. considerably and imagination most
=. az How else shall we account for
.ne iact that no smoker can tell with
ms eyes shut and his hands t;a1
Ne'her MS cigar is alight or note
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
RECOMM ENDATlON.

Mrs. Handout-I would like to
know whether you are Trustworthy
character?
Dusty Stryper-Why, lady, at the
last place ! worked they called me
a trusty Puck.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
METHOD.

"T'm scared stiff"
whats the matter?"
My wife says she don't want any
new summer clothes"
"Think she's losing her mind ?"
"No, I'm afraid she wants me to
get an automobile. /"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

.here iS a good deal beng
SAID now IN the papers about
II new railroad from this
place to Meridian. We see no
reason why II proposition
OF this kind is not u good
one for all parties lnterpS
ted. 1t wonll certainly be
ii good thing for philadpI
phin and we think would
pay the rAllrOAl Company
handsum dividends, There
|WOnld be II great deal OF
both passenger and freight
traffic and it would open NJ
and develop IL fine territory.
A line built from here np
Cushtusn Creek and ON to
Meridian would not cost
very much and would give
this town better freight
rates and help it in many
ways without cutting off its
good wagon trade. Ii that
We're done and the shopp>
moved from Louisville here.
as no doubt they would be-.
it would make ni PhiIHdpI
plla u nice little city. Our
citizens should give til mat
ter every aid possible,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

The families of Mr.. &. ".
Mars und DR.. ". Ii. Mars,
VINO have been attending the
Tabernacle meeting ,near
Cushtuso, for severed days
are home again. They repol t
splendid meeting.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
SOMETHING MORE HANDY

"Does he use a pseudonym in his
writing
No; he uses typewriter"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

Elsie got first prize at cooking
school last term.
Pcggie-What was it?
EIsie-A beautiful book: First
Aid to the Injured"
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
AN EXPLANATION.

best. & '0
she-l suppose that is wbv the
humorlsts are always at a woman,s
age.-BalTimore American.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
IN HIGH LIFE.

"Youf new butler seems r.+ho,
awkward H." 'a''ef
''For u butler, yes. But if hos .
dstectivf !, | think he does verv W. we'll :,
Louisville courier-Journal. w.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
Commissioners S Sale.
The State Of Mississippi, !
Neshoba County.

vs..
Mrs M { Henson,
BY virtue of ii decree Of the Chan
cery Court of said County rendered
IN the above styleI cause on the 1lth
day of May, A. ID. 1899 at the Nav
Term, AID. 1909 of said Court. I, the
undersigned, duly appointed Special
commissioner of said Court viii. ON
the 18th day of Oct. 4. ID. 1909. be-
tween the hours of eleven o'clock
M and four o'clock p. NJ, sell at
Philadelphia, Mississippi. in said
Neshoba County, to the highest bid
der or bidders for C ash, the follow
ing described real estate, situated
IN the County of Neshuba. in fine
State of Mississippi to.wit: N. E.
Ia OF ). f. IA, Sec. s, r 9 r 10, East.
Said Sale will be made to satisfy
q decree of said Court for 1851 .25 and
all cost in the above styled cause.
Dated this the 24th day of Nav.
A. d. 1909.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

Supt. W. F. Wilcox Of the
Meridian Water-works gave
out the information in New
Orleans IL few days sence
that the Meridian Water
works plant is yielding y net
income OF Z per cent. 6 per
cent is spent for extentions
and improvements and :
per cent is applied to liqui-
dating the bonded indebted
ness
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09

1t occurs to us that when a
a man has served his people in
the legislature. a constitutional
convention, District Attorney.
Governor or two terms as United
States Senator. when his name
IS often seen in dsi ipterested and
impartial papers as a constant
and industrious WorNer for his
people, it is rather peculiar that
his good name aud record shall
be attempted to be e!ittlcd and
his worth and work minimized
by amy set of men or politicians,
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-09-09
Which Eeina Interuro.e

knicker--"What Goes A. Il. stand
for?" Bocker-Admirable Biceps.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Convention of Chiefs.

Every possible effort should be made to bring the convention of the Inter- national Association of Chiefs of Po- lice to Birmingham. for it will mean that some of the most representative men in the country will come to our city, said 1alef Bodeker last night.
 'There are few people who really appreciate the ma agnitude of the or ganikation of chiefs of police. The conventions usually bring about 2000 guests to the city where the annual meeting Is held and it seems to me that this is worth Birmingham's while
 Atlanta now appears to be Birming- hams most formidable opponent in the fight for the convention. Out and out Atlanta is not entitled to the eonven- tion. To begin with that city enter tained the chiefs in 1898 and Alabama has never had the honor. And again in the last convention Atlanta got only three votes in her race for this years convention while Birmingham got over 30.
 "Atlanta's fight may split the vote so that neither she nor Birmingham will get the convention. It's going to be a hard fight to win the convention for the Magic City, but l intend to fight to the finish for the reason that I believe we are justly entitled to the honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Cheering Announcement

The Southern Steel company, which went down in the panic of 1907, has at last been reorganized. It will re- sume operations forthwith under the title of the Southern Iron and Steel company. This is the most cheering announcement for the Birmingham dis trict that has been made recently and it will have a direct and wholesome effect on all business hereabouts.
 The properties of the Southern Iron and Steel company are extensive, and when in operation will afford employ ment for several thousand men. The reorganization of a bankrupt concern like the Southern Steel would have been a notable achievement even un- der most favorable conditions. The fact that the work of reorganization has proceeded through a period of great industrial depression, and that in order to make the reorganization plan operative $2,OOO,O00 in cash had to be in hand, the fact seems little short of marvellous.
 The members of the reorganization committee have shown their abiding faith in the Birmingham district and in the value of the properties of the company, and in sticking to their plan against many odds and bringing it to a. successful issue these gentlemen merit the gratitude of this entire com munity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Fine Bank Statements

The official statements of the Bir- mingham banks, issued yesterday, are exceptionally strong. The condition of each bank is not only sound, but it de- notes genuine prosperity and good management. The condition of one of the big banks is, taken all in all, the best in its history, and as all of our financial institutions make splendid showings, the effect on business in general should be stimulating.
 The substantial character of Br- mingham is well indicated by it's banks, In no city in the United States is the banking business conducted on safer or on broader lines, and as a financial center Birmingham is fast taking the lead in the south.