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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
POSTAL SERVICE
SHOWS INCREASE
HEAVY MAIL AT THE LOCAL OFFICE
Number Of Holiday Packages Greater than
Ever Before Rural Carriers May
Resign. Salaries insufficient

Although the definite data is not at
present attainable at the postotiice.
the clerks and postmaster not having
had time TO go through the figures, the
local post Office handled during the
past holiday week by far a greater
amount of packages than ever on any
previous year. I'VE have not been
able to get the figures on the money
taken in for stamps, says Postmaster
J. 2. Lucas, but we feel sure that
the business transacted by the local
post Office, financially, has been of far
greater volume than on any former
season.
Every one visiting the post office on
I the week previous to Christmas day
and during Christmas week-a and prac-
/ tically every woman, man and child in
the city and valley seemed to have vis-
tied the post oiiice-will remember
how the crowds thronged the corridor.
/ One clerk was kept continually busy
weighing packages and making the
sale of stamps.
On two days before Christmas one of
/ the rural carriers was compelled TO
use two wagons and teams 10 trans
port his mail to the country patrons.
! Another used two teams on one day.
With a great increase of packages,
when the parcels post is put into effect,
/ it is very likely that one or more OF
the rural carriers will resign from
their pisitions. Although a bonus is
raised each month by the patrons of
the routes and their salaries thus aug
meuted, the men feel that they cannot
afford TO continue in their positions at
their present salaries. Feed of horses
here, because of the fact that most OF
it has to be shipped in, is especially
high and the winter roads are very
heavy. The conditions make it harder
on the rural carrier than in any other
part of the country, perhaps.
. The postotiice department estimates
the average daily mail of rural car
riers the country over to be twenty six
and a half pounds. Even in the Sum
mer months, when their mail is light
est, the local carriers rarely ever carry
as small amounts as that. The aver
age daily mail of the local carriers IL
the winter months, when the local mai
has been found to be heaviest, is esti
mated by Postmaster Lucas at 25l
pounds.
MIR. Lucas thinks that the only rem
edy for such conditions as prevail her,
is that the carriers be paid for tn,
amounts of packages carried rathe
than the distance they travel. Tn
department has promised to max
some further appropriation for cal
riers or routes after January Is.
is felt that some provision must |
made. if the local rural service
| efficiently maintained.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
STORM DAMAGE
GREAT IN PORTLAND

The storm damage in Portland Sun
day, when the amount of precipitation
was 2.2l inches has been estimated at
s25, 900. The soil was loosened on a
number of hillsides and streets were
covered in instances five feet deep by
slides of mud. Rock slides at Castle
Rock in Washington held trains of the
Northern Pacific. Great Northern and
O.-W. r. & N. Co. Easements in
Portland were flooded and mud cover
ing street car trains interfered with
the service.
The local from Portland was late
Sunday night because of slide be-
tween here and Troutdale.
No damage was done in the Hooc
River Valley, although the rain fel
continuously from about two O'Clock
Saturday night until late Sunday
night, when a Chinook wind blew fur
iously up the Columbia gorge and ovel
the Valley.
The rainfall for Sunday recorded by
Prof. W. H. Lawrence, was 2.26.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
PARISH DANCE
DRAWS CROWD

Many of the Pensioners Of st.
Marks Episcopal church and their
friends turned cut for the New Year
dance given 10y the ladies' of the church
at the Heilbronner hall on New Years
night. Guests from The Dalles present
for the event were: Miss Anita BEN
nett, Miss Mabel Smith, Miss Marie
Smith, Miss Sundborg, and Miss Camp
bell and II. T. Hopkins, b. X. Littin,
Robert Goode. j. Buchanan and VIM.
Holden. Mr.. Buchanan and MIR. Hold
en-, who reside in Portland, are in The
Dalles at house party at the home Of
the Misses Smith.
The old year made his departure
while the merry makers were in the
midst of waltz. The first born hour
Of the New Year was spent in dane
ing. But few of the business men of
the city found it necessary to work
Wednesday, on account of the holiday.
Those having to arise early to attend
to business made resolutions to get
more sleep during the coming year.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
HYDkv CO. FILES
BIG MORTGAGE
TO SECURE 100000 BOND ISSUE
Power Sites to Be Improved and an
Electric Line Will Be Extended
to The DalIeS

The Hydro Electric Company last
Saturday filed with County Court Clerk
Hanson for record a Sl00, 600 mortgage
TO secure bonds for that amount, which
have been sold to Portland bond buy
ers.
The Hydro Electric Company. which
began business here the first of last
March. after numerous legal conflicts
with the Pacific Power & Light Com
pany, which later transferred its local
holdings to a subordinate company,
the Hood River Gas & Electric Com
pany, will now build another big sys-
TEN on Hood River and extend its
lines into The Dalles, where a fran
chise was obtained the first OF the
year. The Hydro Company holds two
of the best water power sites on the
Hood River and these Mr.. Thompson
declares will be developed soon.
The competition of the two compan-
les here has made lighting and power
for all purposes exceedingly cheap.
The same condition will prevail when
the Hydro Company enters The Dalles,
where the citizens have encouraged
the new company on account of The old
time high rates of the Pacific Power
4 Light Company.
When the Pacific Power 4 Light
Company begins to carry out the
plans Of its announcement of last week
and the Hydro Company begins its ad-
ditionsl construction work. together
with the huge project of the North
western Electric Company across the
Columbia on the White Salmon river,
more water power development will be
made within small scope of local
territory than in any other territory in
the Northwest.
The Hydro Electric company will
begin the construction of the line into
The Dalles as soon as weather condi-
tions permit Poles have already beer
ordered for the high power line and
work will begin on this end Of the line
and at The Dalles as we'll. Because
of the expected arrival of material,
N. c. Evans. president of the electric
concern, has gone to The Dalles today
to make arrangements for some place
where it may be unloaded.
at has taken us some time to get
all of our plans worked out, +" says Mr.
Evans, "but we are now ready tC
move ahead and we are going to has
ten the work as fast as weather condi-
tions will permit.
The new power plant of the Hydro
company will be constructed on thu
Lower River but a short distance
above the Hood River Gas & Electric
dam on the Evans water power sites.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02

and Thomas F. Johnson. Stewards /;
and W. L. Clark, Tyler. At the close
OF the installation services of the
lodge. J. X. Carson on behalf Of the
members presented Mr.. Clark. the
retiring master, with a handsome past
masters jewel.
The officers Of the Chapter are: c.
K. Marshall. h. P; w. l.. Clark. X ;
". c. Brock. S.; f. o. Blanchar,
Treas. II. 7. Dewitt, Sec. Geo. r.
Castner, c. of H.; Frank Chandler,
p. s.; A. D. Moe. X. A. c.; D. Me
Donald. Master of Third Veil; G. A..
Van Anda. Master of Second Veil ;
Harold Hershner, Master Of First
Veil: and j. X. Carson, the retiring
High Priest. Sentinel.
After the installation Of the Chapter
officers and work in the second degree
by the Lodge all repaired to Parker S
for luncheon.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
HAMBURG LINE
CHOOSES PORTLAND

Portland has been chosen by the
Hamburg American Line as its Pacific
Northwest terminal for Transpacific
freight service line to be established
soon after the first of the year, says
the Portland journal. 1t will provide
monthly steamers between Portland,
the orient and Europe, and furnish the
means for the upbuilding of commerce
that has been jeopardized because OF
the lack of regular transportation
facilities.
This encouraging news was received
Friday morning in an official announce
ment from the company's New York
Offices, and was received with the
keenest appreciation of world business
men in general and shippers in partic-
ular. The company is promised the
heartiest cooperation and every possi-
ole assistance.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES
BUT LITTLE DAMAGE

The heavy rainfall prevailing the first
of the week has caused but little dam
age. A slide was caused oil the
Crocker grade on the county highway
of the East Side The Chnooks that
blew at intervals after Sunday evening
tangled the wires of the Home Tele'
phone Co. at places. Several base
ments in the city were flooded.
The rain Sunday was one of heaviest
ever reported here, the precipitation
for that day of "a hours having beer
2.26 inches. Forty four hundreth'
inches fell Monday and rs Monday
| night.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
MASONIC BODIES
INSTALL OFFICERS

The Officers for the next year Of
both the local Lodge A. F. & A. Nj.
and the Chapter of Royal Arch Mssons
were installed at the lodge rooms Fri
day night. The officres of the lodge
are Judge Geo. r. Castner, W. NJ.
Harry T. Dewitt, S. W.; Harold
Hershner, J. W.; ]. o. Mclaughlin,
$. d.. Geo. R. Wilbur, J. D.; Truman
Butler. Treas. d. Mcdonald. Sec.
Frank Chandler, Marshal F. H. BlagG
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
SUPREME COURT
DECIDES OLD CASE

Dispatches from Salem appearing in
the Portland papers the first of last
week stating that the Supreme Court
had decided in favor of the plaintiff in
the Injunction suit brought by j. F..
Batchelder against the city preventing
the latter from making a sale Of $780,
600 water bonds caused many to make
injuries of Mayor E. 0. Blanchar and
City Attorney Derby as to whether the
issue referred to was that for which
the city had already received the
funds. It was explained that the
decision was in an old case of several
years standing.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-01-02
Failnre 70 Get Glee Club

The Pine Grove Grange trustees
through A. ]. Mason have expressed
a sincere regret at not having been
able to secure the Oregon Glee club
for a concert there Sunday AFTERNOON.
The club members desire to leave the
city Sunday morning, in order to re-
turn to Eugene and be ready to resume
their studies the first of the week.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

sugar from home grown beets.. This
is enough sugar to supply seven times
our population for one year, civ
ling every man, woman and child S41a
pounds, which is twelve pounds more
than the average annual consumption
in the United States. Such is the
measure of our sweetness.
The wool crop of Idaho last year
amounted to 22,275,000 pounds, enough
to clothe every man, woman and child
in the state, with comfortable gar
ments, "all wool and yard WIDE" for
the rest of their natural lives.
The value of Idaho's mineral pro-
ducts has increased, gracefully by
leaps and bounds, from $15,606,S62 in
1909 to$23 5000 in 1912, and We have
only scratched the surface.
Lumber, aggregating in value, SILL
100000 was reduced by the Idaho
mills, last year, and they have 20,000,-
900 acres of Idaho forests to draw on
in the future.
Idaho streams furnish unlimited
power About 100000 horse power is
already being utilized Most of this is
being converted into electricity and
used for transportation, manufactur-
ing, lighting, heating and cookng-sup-
planting fuel to some extent.
The forests and coal fields of the
state furnish an abundance of fuel. 1t
is estimated that the coal deposits in
the Teton district aggregate 600,OO0,-
900 tons of high grade domestic and
steam coal, similar to the Rock
Springs products.
The figures given above are taken
from the annual report of the Com
missioner of immigration, Labor and
Statistics, and are the latest and most
reliable.
We have lumber, lime, cement, stone
and other materials for constructing
our homes. We have fuel to make
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11
FRIDAY, APRIL II, 1913
BUY IDAHO PRODUCTS

Idaho has a greater diversity of nat
ural resources than any other state
in the Union.
Idaho is more generously endowed
with Gods choicest blessings" than
any other state
Last year the farmers of Idaho,
produced, in round numbers, 2OOO0,OOO
bushels of wheat-enough to feed six
states, each with population as large
as ours.
In addition to the wheat raised in
1912, Idaho farmers produced 15,000,-
600 bushels of oats, 100000 bushels
of barley, 100000 tons of hay and
100000 bushels of potatoes.
Idaho farmers exported in 1912, ST.
100000 worth of live stock, $2,926, 900
worth of fruit, $2,243,S2S worth of eggs
and poultry.
In 1912 the sugar factories of Idaho
manufactured 4S,606,500 pounds of
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

them comfortable and prepare on
food. We have power sufficient to op
crate the machinery of the entir
Northwest We have the choices
meats, flour cerial products, veget
ables, fruits and dairy products TO
the table. We have fur, hides, pelt
and wool from which to manufacture
our shoes, gloves and clothing. W.
have gold, silver, copper, lead zinc
mica, and other minerals
Idaho has everything that is neces
sary, of the best, in abundance anl
to spare.
There isn't another state in the
Union that is better prepared to sub
sist Independently and exclusively, on
its own resources.
And yet Idaho people are sending
millions of dollars out of the state, an
nually, for commodities that can be
produced at home and aHe.produced at
home, but are either permitted to go to
waste or forced to seek a market else
where.
This is a poor system of economy
1t ought to be remedied.
1t must be remeded.
The remedy is to buy Idaho pro-
duets.
The Idaho merchants are alive
bunch and will quickly stock up with
such goods as are in demand. Ask for
Idaho brands and if the merchant can
not supply you the first time, he will
be prepared to do so the next time.
You can help to create the demand,
and the merchant will do the rest.
This will encourage home industry 1t
will help to develop our resources. 1t
will put the consumer in closer touch
with the producer, eliminating both
freight rates and middlemen, to a
great extent. 1t will keep your money
at home. 1t will increase the general
of our people and increase
their happiness and comforts. 1t is
he only true system.
And for this purpose the Buy Idaho
Products" idea was inaugerated.
Buy Idaho products exclusively next
week.
Get the habit.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11
Thaw Called Before Grand Jury.

NEW YORK, April II. Harry
IThaw arrived here today to appear be-
fore the grand jury which is probing
the alleged bribery charged in con-
nection with efforts to secure his re-
lease from Mattewan prison. He was
accompanied by two attendants from
the prison. Justice Seabury instructed
the jurors not to allow Thaw to make
any statements involving himself in
any wrong doing. He said in the eyes
of the law Mr. Thaw is insane and can
do no wrong. Any testimony given by
him must be corroborated by other
witnesses"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11
"HOme Products Week."

Home Products Week" in Idaho, be-
ginning April IA, promises to be one
of the best plans ever presented in
order to foster the Get Together" spi-
rit and to Undue the people of the state
with a spirit of state and home loyal
ty. 62-6
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

Infielders, Thomas, ADJUST, Keane,
Fallquist Nankervis, Morton and
LOOMS; Outfielders Thomas, Aim
quist, Keane, Fallquist, Nankervis,
LOOMS and Norton
Track is also showing up brighter
every day.
Smith in the $50 yd,, Brown in the
mile, Frantz and Childers in the
sprints, Woods in the hurdles, Bar
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

clay in the high jump, and Larson
in the pole vaul, are all showing ex-
cellent speed and FORM while Pearson
is heaving the shot in good shape.
This squad will go to Lewiston the
last of the month
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11
High School Notes

school this year for a good baseball
team. Although Captain Aspray,
Thomas Almquist and Mcguire are the
only men back. there is an abundance
of new material.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

AT present the candidates are:
Pitchers: Aspray and Stillinger;
Catchers, Petrick and Mcconnell;
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

Safe deposit boxes for rent. Thomp-
son Brothers. X
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

STAR Mirror Want Ads Pay.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

The Daily Star-Mirror is delivered
every evening Except Sunday by
carrier in Moscow, between the hours
of $3.50 and 500.
All complaints Of whatsoever nature
should be made at the office at once
All copy for advertisements must be in
the office at 1000 a. m. of day on
which they are to appear.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11
Classified Ad. Rates:

One cent word each insertion, minimum
charge Csc. All classified ads. payable in
advance.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-04-11

The Daily Star-Mirror carries the Uni
ted Press Association Service.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-01
YOUNG BRIDE SUES PARENTS
Wife of Seventeen Years Takes Play
things of Childhood to Her
New Home.

Denver, Colo.-"Three dolls and a
teddy bear"
AS Constable Sam C. Dorsey of JUS
tice Rice's court called off these ar
ticles from a long list Of children's
playthings, Edith V. Chase, seven
teen-year-old bride, sorted them from
a pile heaped high in the outer office.
She was to take them to her home
her new home-following decision OF
the court in replevin action that she
was entitled to the playthings Of her
childhood, even though her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Willis, attempted
to retain them when their daughter
became the wife Of S. l. Chase, son
Of Adjutant General Chase, last De-
cember. The marriage was object
ed to because of the girls tender
years.
Other things is the lot were little
red wagon, post card with soldier
buttons on it, magic lantern, one
school cookbook, two skirts for a
doll, one picture Of Cupid, and other
things, with a value only to the
one who has possessed them in child
hood.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-01
DOG SACRIFICES ITS LIFE
Little Canine Makes Vain Attempt to
Save Owner In Burning
House.

London.-A touching story Of Po-
imeranian dogs vain attempt to save
the life Of it's owner, who was fatally
burned in fire at Grosyenor-gardens-
mews recently, is being told here,
The victim Of the fire was Mrs.
Southgate, young wife of chauffeur
in the service of Count Apponyi. She
was seen by a policeman standing at
Ia window with her clothes in flames.
While the officer and chauffeur
were breaking down the front door
the little dog was seen jumping up at
the window, barking frantically. He
then rushed back toFhis mistress and
apparently attempted to put out her
burning clothing with his paws.
When an entrance was effected the
woman was found to be in dying
,condition and the little dog was dead
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-01
CONWAY ACQUIRES NEAT ROLL
Ticket Agent Who Collected Refund
Checks Is Rewarded by Supreme
Court Ruling.

Huntington, VI. Va-When the
United States supreme court sustain
ed two-cent passenger fare law OF
West Virginia it virtually placed In
the pocket Of John ]. Conway of this
place approximately $4,000.
When the law was enacted by the
West Virginia legislature, in 1911, the
railroads appealed to the courts and
continued to charge three cents q
mile, giving passengers coupons en-
titling them to rebate Of one cent
a mile if the courts decided the two
cent law was constitutional.
Conway, who was Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad ticket agent, noticed that
many persons threw the coupons away,
and realizing that they may some day
be good, he began collecting them. The
decision found him with about $4,000
worth of perfectly good coupons in his
possession.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-01
1H@KTEGIHiEN
|2aEE@(9ABINET

= 81 OOK only at the bright side OF
EY life, talk only Of good quail
ties in others, and think Of those thing:
that are lofty and true.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-01
NUTS AS FOOD.

The food value of nuts is beginning
10 be better appreciated, though many
people have an idea that nuts are
hard to digest. Nuts must be thor
oughly masticated in order to be di-
gested, and that is one reason Why,
after improper eating. they cause dis
tress
Pecans which are Drowned in bit
Of butter, salted and then seasoned
with dash Of red pepper are de-
ncious accompaniment to any dinner.
Nuts and fresh mushrooms are a
combination worth trying. Saute two
tablespoonfuls of chopped onion and
half cup Of mushrooms in four table
spoonfuls OF butter. Cook for five
minutes, then stir In two tablespoon
fuls Of -four, cook until smooth and
add salt, pepper and half cup Of
milk; stir and cook for five minutes,
then add cup Of chopped nuts
either walnuts or pecans. Serve in
ramekins or on buttered toast.
Delicious Nut Potatoes.-Here is
something to try on your best friend:
Choose rather small, even-sized pota-
toes, cut off the end and grease all
over with olive oil. Bake in hot
oven, and wnen well done remove and
carefully scoop out the inside from
the cut end of the potato; mash this
and season well with salt, cream, or
melted butter; add a half cup Of
chopped nuts, beat until light and
puffy; then fold in the beaten whites
of two eggs. Refill the shells with
this, return to the oven to reheat and
brown on top.
An Attractive Salad.-Arrange head
lettuce in individual salad bowls, place
a few slices of cucumber in the head,
sprinkle with chopped nuts (evep Pc
cans are good for this salad), sug-
gestion Of MINCED onion or the juice
added to the French dressing with
which this salad is served. Prepare
the dressing by using one part of vim
egar to three Of oil, mix well, add a
half teaspoonful Of salt to- each three
tablespoonfuls of oil, a. dash of ta-
basco and a little Worcestershire.
A pretty way to serve nuts and Gel
cry is to heap the nuts in the center
of a plate and arrange stalks of ten
der celery stuffed with seasoned
cream cheese radiating from the nuts.
EeEAG- z1za,essekzA
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-01
BULL DIES HEROIC DEATH
Charges j. Jensen'a Auto in North
Dakota While the Herd Flees
in Terror.

Beach, N. D.-A rangy, red grass
fed bull, with wicked eye in his
broad head, paved the prairie and
roared a challenge in response to the
bugling of J. Jensen's auto horn. Pres
emily the wicked eye located the ma
chine, which was coming the bulls
way at 40 miles an hour, raising much
dust.
The cows and calves galloped for
safety, but the red bull knew his duty,
Down the road he thundered, tall IN
air. Mr.. Jensen shut his eyes and
hung to the steering wheel. The bull
closed his eyes also as his mighty
skull banged the radiator. He doubled
up on himself and was pitched to the
roadside, where he kicked out once or
twice, and lay still.
The COWS and calves low in vain for
their protector, and Ar. Jensen has
sent away for a new radiator.