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THE DALLES, WASdb COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, MAY 25, L895.
NUMBER 22.
Si
GADE LOCKS
Reliable Information Aboafc
the Public Works and
the Town's
DIVERSIFIED INTERESTS
L. CDHHCKITI TH1.T HAS CROWS
AMD PRtn&EKED DURING
ftEA&S 'OF DEPRESSION
ie Ktcnral T ratlins; center, in
trman'i Mecca, and a
FERTILE AGRICULTURAL REGION
Point Always Istlnel to Attract the
Sight-Beer, ike Pleasure Heater,
EXCURSION AND PICNIC PARTIES
Come to Some of the Picnic Here and
Behold the Natural Picturesque
Marvels, and a Collossal
Masterpiece of
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SKILLFUL CIVIL
- ENGINEERING
Mention of the Town's Important Insti
tutions and Its Public-Spirited
Cltisens.
Good news burns to be told, and the
town of Cascade Locks baa a message of
hope and cheer that thousands will
eagerly read; for here the torch of prog
ress has burned brightly all through the
years ' of depression that have been so
lacJR to the nation's prosperity. Its
happy fate during these disastrons.times
"isydue mainly to the steady in pour of
capital from" the government works; bat
it is pertinent right how to attempt to
dispel the oo general delusions that it
is wholly dependent on the public works
for its commercial hopes and mainte
nance, for this is the natural trade cen
ter of all contiguous country, both in
Oregon and Washington, where the
hand of the husbandman and the wood
man areV performing magic feats in ma
turing illimitable latent resources. Rev
enue from this source handsomely sup
plements that from the public works,
and both sources of income are in tarn
splendidly reinforced by the - tribute
from the fish industry. Considered
from 'another point" of view, the ' town
will always be an object of curiosity and
interest to travelers from abroad, mag
netized here by the masterpiece of civil
engineering and the majestic display of
nature environing.
Cascade Locks, on the Columbia river
and the O. E. & N. R. R., is is forty-five
miles east of Portland and forty-three
miles ' west of ; The Dalles, the judicial
seat, and is thus" linked to the markets
of the world by the competitive routes
of rail and river. , The U. S. government
has within fifteen years appropriated
approximately 44,000,000 to construct
locks at this Doint to facilitate n a visa
tion of the Columbia, and $1,500,000 will
be necessary ; to complete the 'work.
I' xnis gigantic nnaeriaaing is now rapidly
approaching completion, ana in all prob--
ability within a twelve-month boats
will pass through the locks, and water
traffic be unimpeded from The Dalles to
the sea, nearly 200 miles distant. In
addition' to these up-river points, Port
land and Astoria will magnificently
profit by the completion of the locks,
and indirectly it will lead to the matur
ity and enrichment of the entire Pacific
Northwest; materially aiding in open-
' ing and peopling rich region GOO miles
square, embracing 250,000,000 acres of
Agricultural, grazing and timber lands,
thus making it a matter of national im
portance. Explanation of the above is
" found in the fact that upon the com
pletion of the locks the government pur
poses building- a boat railway.' at The
Dalles, thereby making the entire length
. of the Colombia and Snake rivers navi
gable for grain-bearing steamboats from
Eastern Oregon, Washington and
Idaho.
f The canal being built by the govern
ment here is some 3,000 feet long, and'
icjfet a few respects is one of the noblest
. pieces of works of its character ever es
sayed. . It has the largest guard gates in
the world, and, to hint the immensity
of the work up to date, some 15,000
yards tit cut rock bV6 been nsed', and
eoirve $.000 yards wore will be required
ta "complete th work. The total nam.
ber of men employed on the works flue
tuates front W to 7o0. The average
number of stone-cutters is fifty. The
number of derricks in service are about
half a Ifattdred, great monsters of lifting
power, and the wages paid this regiment
of men range from 17 to 50 cents per
feettr,-. '
A measure jib now before congress
recommended "by the board of civil en
gttreers, to 'raise the slopes at least six
feel to obviate the overflow of the canal
from 'extreme high water, and Lieut.
Tavlor, Who has been in charge of the
worts for the government for nearly four
yean, 'is authority lor tne statement mat
if - this be not done, and another
Hood occur equal to that of last year, the
works will be very seriously injured, if
not totally destroyed ; and some six civil
engineers here concur in the opinion of
Lieut. Taylor.
But to tarn from the government
works to a glance at the town :
Cascade Locks is seated on the sum
mit of the Cascade mountains. It has a
population of 1,200, grown thus from
200 in 1892. It is blessed with most of
the outgrowths of modern civilization
Its school is well the pride of the place.
Has a scholarship of 111, and an able
principal in Mies Ida Everbart, who
finds a competent assistant In Miss
Mildred Parkins.
Of secret and fraternal societies th
town boasts the I. O. O. F., with, a mem
bership' of 73, "the 'K. of P.. 70, the
Woodmen, 30, the A. O. U. W., 60, the
Good Templars, So, the Orientals, 110,
the Stone-Cutters Union, 80, the Knights
of the Maccabees, 35, and the Elks, just
recently instituted. 301.
Religion also has two sturdy repre
sentatives, . the Methodists and the
Catholics. Both have houses of wor
ship, which contribute not a little to
beautify the town. , The Catholic church
which was recently built, will be dedi
cated Jane 16th, and is presided over by
Rev. Father Bronsgeest of The Dalles,
who is most popular with all his parish
ioners. Of the M. E. church, it cost
$l,600,has a seating capacity of 200, and
is elegantly equipped throughout. Its
membership is 05, and its Sunday school
130. Every pew is filled at each service,
and the magnanimous spirit of this peo
ple was illustrated by the generous con
tributlons of those of (all. denominations
and of no denomination, who hand'
somely contributed toward the expense
ot the structure. Rev. Wm. Hoskins
has officiated here for years, and has the
while become equally popular with all
classes in this cosmopolitan community,
the religious devotee and the saloonist
alike being his friend, and he in turn,
in a true christian spirit has only kind
words for all. Mr. Hoskins, before en
teringupon the ministry, was for years
a stone-cutter here, and hence has been
in practical touch with the world. He
is also noble grand of the I. O. O. F.
This church will soon found a church at
Stevenson, in Washington, where Mr.
Hoskins will hold services every, Sab-
bath at 3 p. m. - ' v 1 i
w- , I i i,
The Cascades Water Company, incor
porated with a capital of $1,500, has by
draots every 200 feet in the business
portion of the town, 550 feet of bose, and
a most efficient fire department, com
posed of representative business men,
with T. 'W. Lewis a chief. . '
Cascade Locks also has a brass band,
composed of thirteen leading citizens,
with, musical talent and skill rivaling
some of the best .bands. This band de
lightfully contributes toward the enter
taipment of picnic parties and other as
semblies of amusement. : '.. '
C In "a . sentence, Cascade - Locks is a
miniature metropolis, that, as compared
with other communities in this depression-ridden
land, seems' providentially
rescued from the common fate of those
where well-doing is how only a recollec
tion and a dream. Dollars here are not
held in the vice-like grip of pauperized
hands; money comparitively flows
freely, and success is attending all well
directed efforts in business. Inkling of
the importance of the Columbia river as
a wealth-producer hereabouts is voiced
in the fact that one firm in the town
alone has paid as much as $1,600 per
week to fishermen for their catch, and
thirty-five fish-wheels on the Colombia,
within the ' reach of the. town's trade,
supply the major portion of fish to keep
two canneries in fall operation. - ' I
Among the enterprises needed here,
investment in which would make profit
able returns, are, a flouring mill, a wool
mill, there being a 21-feet fall within a
half mile of the town ; a cold storage for
fish and game is aleo needed. A can
nery, a shoe factory, cigar factory, and
a dentist would dd well. :
The country round about is the sports
man's paradise, grouse, pheasant, bear,
cougar, etc., abounding, while the
mountain- streams are densely popu
lated with trout. In fine, the myriad
attractions of this section need only be
come known to make it the tryeting
dace of all outine parties for miles, far
and near, op and down the river ; and
the public spirit of the citizens is being
eloquently evidenced by their enhance
ment of nature's allurements. They
have recently built a dancing platform
for .'picnickers, and will at no distant
time have a grove challenging compari
son with the most inviting in the state.
The town also has a public hall Cates'
hall commodious and nicely appointed
for dancing and pleasure parties
?,The Oregon Telegraph & Telephone
Company, office at. D.'L. Cates & Co.'s,
puts the town in talking and 'ear-shot
with 700 miles.
The vicinity is not wanting in legend
ary richness, an old, Indian tradition
affirming that in whilom days there was
a great natural bridge spanning the
river at this point, which was destroyed
by a battle of stones between Mt. Hood
and Mt. Adams, and there seems some
foundation in fact for the story of the
bridge, as there is a great buttress on
the Washington side, which bears evi
dence of being rent by a volcanic erup
tion. The soil hereabouts is also preg
nant - with the pottery of a pre-historic
race Indian arrows, skulls, etc., and in
consequence antiquarians will hnd this
vicinity of nnusual interest for their in
vestigation and study.
And now for mention of the enter
prising citizens whom the writer has
met:
The popular and efficient postmaster
and station agent is fc. is. Clark ; six
years a resident of the town, and for
fifteen years permanently identified
with railroading.
C. C. Hobart is superintendent of the
portage railroad, and has been since its
inception ; and a more nmformly oblig
ing man for the trust . could not be
found.
The justices of peace are Richard
Birneand Thos. II. Williams; while J.
F. Trana is marshal and constable and
Albert Fleshheiner also constable.
Timothy Miller is the sole representa
tive of Blackstono, Coke & Co., a young
man who. during his two years resi
dence here, has demonstrated himself
nicelv versed in legal lore, and who per
sonifies integrity and is universally es
teemed.
The representatives here of Eeculapius
are Drs. C. F. Candiana and J. B. Wood,
the- company's physician, both emi
nently skilled in their profession.
J. T. Beckstram, the new shoemaker
at the Locks is a veteran in experience.
D. L. CATES A CO.,
Gen'l Mdee., Drugs and Medicines, are
by common consent recognized as the
leading merchants of Cascade Locks,
and their institution as in the forefront
in giving the town character, both at
borne and' abroad. This store repre
sents, the .corner-stone of trade in this
town, it being established here in 1880,
the first in its line, and has since its
birth been signally successful, ever in
creasing -its trade ana territory, ana
playing its powerful part towards- the
town a upbuilding ana prosperity., ur
H. A. Leavens, the father of trade here,
is one of its proprietors, a man more
prominently 'figuring in the- history of
this section than any of its permanent
citizens. - He was, in ante-bellum days,
the friend and companion of Phil Sheri
dan, who was located at the blockhouse,
across the river from this place, ill 1856.
Althonerh the Doctor has now attained a
ripe old age, he is hale and hearty, of
progressive ideas, and always in tne van
in measures of public enterprise.
Some two years since 1. L,. Cates be
came an associate in this easiness, and
this infusion of yonng bjood, together
with- his well-known energy, zeal and
ability, gave a great impulse to its trade,
and made him an invaluable addition,
both to this private enterprise and to
the community. Mr. Cates is as well
and widely known as any young man in
Wasco countv, having admirably served
as sheriff of the county in 1891 and '92.
and immediately previous for two terms
as deputy sheriff, and whether in public
or private life, probity, uprightness and
liberality have ever characterized his
dealings. Indeed, the .firm of Cates &
Co. are thoroughly ingratiated in the
good will and- confidence of the public,
and their institution is a credit to them
selves and the community. This bouse
eniops a flattering commercial rating.
and is a mercantile monument to trade,
lioerany ana intelligently conducted. -
' BLACK it ASH
Is a firm name that is synonoraous with
success, and their enterprise is an ener
getic and forceful factor in contributing
to the town's prosperity and in elevat
ing it in the good opinion of the com
mercial world. " This firm was estab
lished some three years since, and the
store is headquarters for everything in
the general mercantile line. 1 Their pa
trons are authority for the fact that all
articles of sale ate invariably as repre
sented, and that liberality and crystal
integrity characterize the' policy of the
house. But the interests of this firm
are diversified and far-reaching. They
are agents of the Bridal Veil Mill Com
pany, one of lbe mammoth lumber com
paies in the state, or on the Pacific
coast. The senior member Mr. R.
Black, is a sturdy business man of fine
intellectual attainments, open and hon
est and zealous in promoting the town's,
permanent prosperity. Of the other
member, E. P. Ash, he is a leading
member of the Cascade Falls Fishing
Co., an unfailing and splendid source of
revenue to the community. In a word,
Mr. Ash is prominently identified with
every public enterprise here which is a
credit to the community, and it is a
local proverb concerning him that no
community holds a more popular and
public-spirited citizen.
CO. HICKOK
Is the proprietor of what is commonly
known as the "Company Store," the
depot of commissary supplies of every
description, and an institution in the
forefrontiOf mercantile establisments in
Cascade Locks. This enterprise has for
some eighteen months been - a vital
agency in regulating the morals of trade
and in contributing to the prosperity of
the community. The vast and varied
stock displayed in this store is bought
in great bulk from first hands, and pur
chased for cash when the market is on
the decline. In .consequence of this, all
goods are sold at the lowest possible
margin of profit, and challenge compari
son with all competitive houses. . This
is the fayorite emporium of trade of the
major portion of employees on the public
works, all of whom are a nnit in voicing
a complimentary opinion of Mr. Hickok
and his store.
? THOS. W. BAPDEB,
The popular- and prosperous proprietor
of the Eureka Sample Rooms, has con
ducted this favorite retreat of amuse
ment for eight years, and his good fel
lowship and fair dealings are attracting
ever-increasing troops of patrons. In a
word.: he is preeminently qaauned to
entertain the public, and all can rest as
sured of the finest treatment at his
bouse. These sample rooms are also
headquarters for the Cascade brass band
which also holds forth in an adjoining
room. Mr. Badder is also proprietor of
the tonsorial room in close proximity to
ins saloon, in a word, Mr. madder is i
prominent and public-spirited citizen
popular with all classes. Harry Gray is
tne popular young entertainer at this
house, who has hosts ot fast friends.
P. A. FIXXEGAN
Conducts -the leading exclusive dry
goods establishment of Cascade Locks,
which has, since its inception in Febru
ary, 1894, been beadqaarters for every
thing needed here in the tine of fancy
and staple dry ' g-iods. It is proverbial
of the house that all articles of sale are
invariably as represented, and are sold
at prices that as a rule are beyond the
reach of successiui competition. ".Live
and let live" as a motto of trade never
found a more devoted devotee in com
mercial circles than is illustrated by the
business policy of Mr. rmnegan, and
the probity and liberality of his transac
tions have become a local proverb, and
have made every customer and citizen
his steadfast friend and well-wisher,
who rejoice in his well-won success.
Xice and cleanly lodgings are also con
ducted by Mr. Finnegan at popular
prices, and visitors to Cascade Locks
will here be hospitably entertained by
genial and cultured gentleman. -
J. E. SORBIN
Has -for sometbiog over two years
played a popular part in a mercantile
capacity in Cascade Locks, the while in
gratiating himself in the public regard
and good will by his fair and square
dealing and treating all classes uniform
ly alike.' His stock is of a varid nature.
embracing everything which is a staple
or a luxury in the bakery, cigar, to
bacco, con fectioaary or general produce
line. -Mr. borbin is also a commission
merchant, and in every branch of his
diveisilied enterprise he caters to con
noisseurs to a nicety, and sells all his
wares" at a small. aV living margin of
VrofiU But whether a sale be a nickel
or aggregating manjra dollar, tne pur
chaser will be treated with equal polite
ness, for civility is native to his business
policy, and Mr. borbin is withal a most
public-spirited citizen. Mr. Sotbin also
does all the fire insurance business of
the town.
T. C. BENSON,
The popular and successful proprietor
of Cascade . Locks', meat and produce
market, has for six years played a prom
inent and stirring part in commercial
circles here, and has so conducted busi
ness in the meantime, by a system of
liberal and upright dealing, that he has
firmly intrenched himself in the public
esteem. His stock . represents every
thing common to a meat and produce
market butter, eggs, all kinds of fresh
and salt meats, vegetables and fruits,
and most of the varied and toothsome
ecetras to be found In a metropolitan
market. He also operates in addition a
dairy, which is stocked with thirty cows
of cemmendable breed, and which
jointly produce fifty gallons of milk per
day. In a word, Mr. Benson caters to
the trade, and ever has, to its eminent
satisfaction, and the v liile is materially
extending his sphere of business and
making every patron his friend. A pub-lic-spiiited
citizen, a useful member of
society, all vote him a valuable citizen.
C. A. STEWABT
Is one of the thorough-going business
men of Cascade Locks, and is couduct
ing one of the most successful mercan
tile establishments' here. His store is
headquarters lor staple groceries, fishing
tackle- and fish supplies, poultry and
game, indeed, popular witn an classes,
this house is especially so with the fish
ermen np and down the Columbia river
who trade at Cascade Locks. Mr. Stew
art is also the favored owner of one pf
the most desirable homesteads in all
this section, his place, a half mile east
of the town proper, being in an advanced
stage of cultivation and in the midst of
the most majestic displays of nature.
Mr. Stewart also represents about 100
acres' of the choicest lands on the mar
ket in all this region, which prospective
home or - investment seekers will find it
to their interest to confer with him
about. ' ,'
THE EL PASO SALOON
Wm. Gourley, the popular" young pro
prietor, has charmingly catered to the
pleasnre-loving . public at. .this . point
since last September; and the upright
ness and liberality of his dealing with
the public and his good fellowship have
made the El Paso one of the most popu
lar retreats for amusement and pastime
in all this section. But it is not alone
to his private interests. that Mr. Gourley
is wedded, for bis public spirit is pro
verbial, and every deserving public un
dertaking enlists his heart and band.
John O'Leary is the popular entertainer
ana mixologist at the El Paso, and is
contributing handsomely to the. success
of the enterprise. Visitors to the Locks
can count on elegant treatment at this
houee.
DB. C. F. CANDIANA PHL'GGIST,
Conducts the exclusive drugstore in
Cascade LockB, carrying in stock every
thing that the trade of all this section
demand; - all of which he sells at the
lowest possible margin of profit. The
Doctor is quite a 'pioneer here, having
cast his fortune with this community
some eight years since, and the writer
has learned incidentally that Dr. Candi
ana enjoys the double distinction and
honor of being armed with diplomas
from no le.g celebrated institutions than
the Royal University of Naples and the
School of Medicine of Paris. He has
been a practitioner for thirty years, is an
erudite and polished gentleman and uni
versally popular. The old citizens here
recount many a brilliant feat of. his in
the various branches of his profession.
LEWI3 A nelson "
Have since August, 1893, conducted one
of the most popular refreshment resorts
in Cascade Locks, and are recognized as
in-tne van in all measures of public en
terprise. Their saloon is headquarters
for all drinkables, and a favorite retreat
for the amasement-seeking public. The
commercial rating of the firm is most
complimentary, and the uniform cour
tesy, liberality and integrity of dealing
of the individual members with the
public has popularized this house far
and near, and won for its individual
members a firm place in the good will
and confidence of all. T. W. Lewis," the
senior member, is chief of the fire de-;
partment, a foremost figure in secret
and fraternal societies, and a zealous
promoter of all public enterprises. - He
is a prominent member of the K. of P.,
the Orientals, the Elks, and president
of the republican club. Of "Dug." Nel
son, his partner bis friends are legion
-TUB GE.M BESTAUBAXT,
A 15-cent eating house, is a recently
introduced enterprise in Cascade Locks ;
but how well it is appreciated on the
part of the public is voiced Ly the
large and growing patronage that is be
ing bestowed upon it. A good meal is
served at this popular price ; a meal in
troth that is substantial and toothsome,
and the equal not infrequently of higher
priced meals elsewhere. Courteous at
tention and cleanliness in all depart
ments are not the leaBt attractive fea
tures of the place. The popular propri
etors are Hamilton & Cole, young men
whose public spirit rivals their enter
prise, which fact makes all rejoice over
their merited success. Visitors, to the
Locks will- do well to try one of the
Gem's 15-cent meals.
ELECTBIC BARBER SHOP,
U. D. Parkins, proprietor, is popular
with' all this cosmopolitan population,
by reason of bis rare skill in all depart
ments of his art, and by reason of his
uniform courtesy, scrupulous care and
politeness to patrons. His public enter,
prise is hinted by his establishment of a
bath house in connection with his tonso
rial establishment, where hot and cold
baths maVtbe had at reasonable prices.
Thists a two-chair shop, equipped with
all fashionable facilities, and it is recom-
kinended to the patronage of the travel
ing public. -
CAFE. TORTONI,
E. M. Bergeron proprietor, nearest to the
depot, Is oy common consent one of the
most elite restaurants in (Jascaae Locks,
and has maintained this position since
its inception some six months since.
The traveling public will find the cuisine
here: representing all tuat the market
affords, and prepared with such rare del
icacy and skill as French chefs can alone
make it. Ready and polite attention on
the part of all attendants characterizes
the place, and cleanliness is recognized
as a religion. The uniform coarteey and
charming comradship of Mr. Bergeron
makes strangers and fellow-citizens
alike his friends.
f P. SHKRIXUEB
Is the popular shoemaker at the Locks,
and has maintained this role for two
years and a half, during which time he
has built up an extensive and far-reaching
business, by reason of his uniform
courtesy, first-class workmanship, fair
and square .dealings and liberal prices.
THE GRANITE BESTACBANT, -
J. II. Aldrich proprietor, has for some
eighteen months been a favorite eating
establishment, by reason of the fact that
the edibles are of inviting variety, are
temptingly prepared and courteously
served. The popular proprietor was
formerly the steward of the contractors
here on the public works, and for many
years he made catering to tne public
palate a studv. Mr. Aldrich is also an
old newspaper man, having been the
guiding spirit of the Newport News. In
. i . : , i 1 !
political circles no uu iuun piacu a
prominent part, at present being secre
tary of the populist party club and mem
ber of its state central committee.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
- J. H. McDonohgh 'proprietor, is de
servedly a favorite with the public for
manifold reasons. As a refresment re
treat it is a prime fivorite with all lovers
pastime, and a trysting place for con
noisseurs of fine wines, beer, liquors and
cigars, either Imported or domestic.
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U.S. Gov't .Report
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The bouse is also noted for having ele
gantly furnished rooms to rent by the
day, week or month, and on most rea
sonable terms. Mr. McDonough is well
and widely known in Wasco county,
having been significantly interlaced
with its - history for ten" years, and
that during all this period crystal integ
rity marked bis dealing, is evidenced by
the position he holds in the commercial
world and in the esteem of his fellow
citizens. A man of nice intelligence
and rare business acumen, he is a leader
of democracy hereabouts and a great ad
mirer, owner and admitted authority on
racing stock.
. A. B. TOJSItR . - -
Of the Cascade Fishing Co. personally
superintends two fish wheels nearest to
the Locks. Has been for fourteen years
on the Colombia fishing, and says he
ought to catch this season 100,000
pouundsof fish.
Rudolph Schmidt runs a fish-wheel
in this vicinity. He caught forty tons
last year. Has been here for three
years, and six years on the Columbia.
J. F.ATWELL'S PRONE ORCHARD,
Adjoining the 'town, is an especial ob
ject of interest. It embraces twenty '
acres in an advanced state of cultiva
tion; has 1,500 finely bearing young
trees, and this year promiees a flatter
ing yield. Apple, peat .and plum trees
also . stud this on-hard, ' and here is.
grown the garden ' vegetables for the
community. One potato raised here
last year weighed 5 pounds.' Mr. At
well was born and bred in this place,
his parents taking it as a donation in
1853.
THE ANTI-MONOPOLY
Restaurant, A. Weaver proprietor, is as
its name implies, run strictly in the in
terests of the laboring classes. In short,
"Live and let live" as a motto of trade '
was never more thoroughly exemplified
than by Mr. Weaver's methods of busi
ness. He bays the best, the market
affords ; prepares and serves it so as to
tickle the most exacting palate, and in
variably gives a plentiful supply. An
other, marked teatare of this popular
eating resort is cleanliness and attract
ive surroupdings. Indeed, this restau
rant is meeting with the splendid success
it deserves, and all are well-wishers of
Mr. Weaver. ai ..
Among those identified with the pub
lic works in responsible capacities,
whose acquaintance I have formed, are:
Wm. Morris, a young civil engineer,
conspicuously and .inseparably, inter-
laced with the history of the government
works. ,
H. D. Bush, civil engineer in charge
of the gates, popular and skilled, who -was,
previous to coming here, engineer
and superintendent for contractors on
riveted steel pipe 24 miles long for
Bull Run pipe line in Portland.
E. M. Aldrich, the master mechanic,
has for about two years occupied this
trustworthy poBt, and has the while
demonstrated his pre-eminent aptitude
for his multifarious duties, and is alike
popular with the contractors and those '
under his jurisdiction.
J. A. McDonald, foreman ot the stone
cutters, by reason of his historical con
nection with his branch of the work
is deserving of most honorable mention, .
as lie inaugurated this work here, and
has achieved great triumphs for himself
and for the public. But his work is his-
best enconium. - - '-'
W. Cochran, the walking boss, who-,
since two years March last has acted in
capacity of general overseer, to the
eminent satisfaction of both his employ
ers and his employees. ,
J. M. Kilsby, foreman on rigging and
hoisting of gates, an adept in his spe
cialty, requiring the greatest prudence '
and skill to properly superintend his
department, has been associated with -the
work for two years, but has twenty
years experience, as credentials, coupled
with many a masterpiece of workman
ship. .1 r
J. M. Isaac, foreman of the rut stone
department, has for two years been one .
of the most trusted and faithful foremen
of the company. : He - works three large
gangs, and has for eight years been an
adept in his line. .
P. Morin, foreman carpenters, also
putting up the gates, is one of the pio
neers on the work, having been here for
fourteen years. Ho is an expert in his
line, and has for sixteen years made the -above
his life-time study. '
Patrick Walsh, foreman masonry de
partment, pioneered in this work, being'
the oldest employee, beginning ' when V
the work begun, something- like seven
teen years ago. ,
W. R. Hackett, foreman stone quarry .
dimension stone is in charge ot a
crew of about seventy, is a master work-' -
man, ail uiu ruaruuu u)iiuw:wr,HUfft '
pert in all branches of this industry.
J. M. Mclntire, forman rigger gang.
has been in various pratical capacities
with the Company for two years. He
has under his supervision from 50 to 150
men.
- E. B. Crawford, foreman derricks, ex
cavating, etc., an all-around practical
man, has been on the works for two
years, and given general satisfaction to
all parties with whom he has come in
contact.
' R. G. Connor, ih charg of a carpenter
crew, has been on the works nearly two
years; has twenty years experience iq
his business, and is generally acknowl
edged an expert in every branch of his
trade.
Wm. Lacock la the locomotive engU
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