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Supplement to EVENING ROSEBDRG REVIEW Al'Gl'ST 21, 1909. RISK OP HAHUIMAX AX! HIS FIGHT WITH HILL. People will be Interested In the tory that George H. Cushtng tells In the September American Magazine. His article is entitled "Hill Against Harriman.' 'and Is the history of the ten-year struggle for the railroad su premacy of the West. The follow ing is an account of the successive steps Hurrfman has made In becom ing the "master of more railroads than any other living man." "In fear of Impending defeat, no doubt, Harriman turned to the south, toward Huntington, who was getting old. when Huntington died, the Southern Pacific would fall Into the hands of someone. Why not his? Meantime it would be amiss to be sitting complacently upon the door step next door, ready to move In; ao Harriman bought the Union Pacific and connected with the Huntington lines at Ogden. "Another year or two wore out the Blender thread of life to which Mr. Huntington hung, and over the fresh earth of his grave Mr. Harriman inarched to the controt of the South ern Pacific monopoly. 'The general uneasy feeling of the year which ushered in this century reached the silent, shrewd, careful old watcher on the northern prairies. Mr. Hill had been tempted east of Chicago and had first pitched his ent upon the Baltimore & Ohio, fal ling back subsequently upon Erie, from which outpost he still watched the progress of the new movement. Mr. Hill's syndicate, the Northern Sureties Company, managed (not owned) two long thin strands of rail way from the headwaters of the Mis sissippi to the Pacific, and then con trolled the oriental trade, together with the westward movement of cot ton. Part of Us supremacy depended upon the continued friendliness of allies that bridged the gap between St. Paul and Chicago. If either of his friendly connections, the St. Paul, or the Burlington (I omit the two im possibles, the Northwestern and the Great Western) should fall Into stranger hands, of what avail the or iental trade? "Prevention of such a disaster took the form of adding one of those roads the St. Paul or the Burlington to the holdings of the Hill syndicate, and after that a central government for -the three roads, the Northern Sureties Company. "But In the meantime Harriman was stirring; at the beginning It was only a skirmish, a feint. Harriman, sure of his ground because he knew that his following, the Standard Oil Syndicate, controlled the St. Paul, led Hill Into a prolonged debate with his associates as to whether he should take over the Burlington at $200 or the St. Paul at $212 per share. What remnant of his boyhood Ingen uousness ever convlced Hill that the St. Paul was really for sale, to him, no one can toll. While he was fluctuating between the two proper ties, Harriman executed a flank move ment and appeared In Hill's rear, gaining a position perilously near to the control of the Northern Pacific. "Hill's outposts on the Erie were called In (he hypothecated his stock and never reclaimed It) and all his fighting force was marshaled around the Twin Cities. To lose Northern Pacific meant nn enemy encamped under one's tent flaps. The oppos ing forces forgot other issues and went to Wall street rto fight It out. What happened the unmasking of Harriman's fighting force by the die closure of the Standard Oil Syndicate at his back, the fusion of all the op posing corterles around Hill, a "cor ner." and Northern Pacific stock at $1000 a share, panic In the money centers, and then a compromise is all too well known to need more com plete detailing. "When the compromise was reach ed In New York, Harriman limped back home, the Standard Oil Syndi cate let It be known they could not pell the St. Paul to Mr. Hill's com bination and the latter took peace able possession of the alternative, the Burlington. There was Harriman's blunder and he saw It long ago. If, Instead of trying to capture Northern Pacific, which was almost Impossible to acquire, he had taken the Burling ton, which was for sale, he could have done the one "thing that Hill feared moat; he could have shut him out of Chicago and broken the chain that bound the long transportation system together. That was one blot upon the Harriman escutcheon; a de lay of nearly seven years In buying the Illinois Central was another. "When the battle was over the H ID-Morgan forces triumphant In the northwest and Harriman retiring, defeated, to the throne of his south western monopoly it was found that the vanquished bad suffered more that mere rout. Hill remained mas ter of the 4wo northern roads, had made permanent his Chicago outlet and counectlon with the Illinois Cen tral, and actually had Invaded Harri man's own field." OREGON STATE FAIR. The next Oregon State Fair will be the 48th annual one In the history of the organization, and It will be conducted at Salem during the week of September 13-18, under the direc tion of the Oregon State Board of Agriculture, the secretary of which Is F. A. Welch, and the president, V. ; F. Matlock. Seveo-al Improvements are being made In the plan of the ' fn(l err II I ti 1c omnnd U'hifh ntlfht hA mentioned the construction of a mas sive concrete main entrance, flanked on either side by a commodious re inforced concrete administration building, In which wMl be located the ollices of the board and which will be a very busy place during the week that the fair is in operation. This structure Is located a few rods to the left of the former main or "rail road" gate and with Its spacious ves tibule and electric turnstiles will af ford easier access to the grounds for the great crowds of people who at tend the fair during the entire week. A most desirable change has been made in the locations of the principal restaurants and the poultry pavilion, all of which will be appreciated by the visitors In attendance at the fairs of the future to be held on this ground. The altering of the grounds Ln this respect affords larger lawns and more spacious walks up to and in front of the main exhibition buildings and the livestock barns on rthe fair grounds. A livestock judging arena. 106 feet wide by 212 feet In length, has been made in close proximity to the stock barnb, so that during the time that the several judges are passing upon the classes of stock entered for the premduma 'those spectators Inter ested In the work can witness It without being held back by a few people In front who are always pres ent to obstruct a general view of such things. The secretary reports that there are many entries of agricultural pro ducts, and livestock In their several classes will be more plentiful than ever. The machinery pavilion has been enlarged so that there Is fully 17,500 square feet of floor space for display ing farm Implements, machinery, car riages, wagons and other vehicles, etc. The poultry paviiMon Is enlarged to the extent of an annex 42x76 feet, and the entire structure is equipped with .new coops for 4tie feathered beauties that will be entered for the ribbons and premiums. . The super lnttendent of this department is Prof. JamesDryden, of the Oregon Agri cultural College. He Is putting forth Bpecial efforts to make this exhibition of poultry the largest and most at tractive tn the history of the state fair. A section ot the poultry build ing annex will be used for the Scotch Collie dog department. The dairy department will be look ed after by Paul V. Marls, one of the deputies of the state dairy commis sioner. He wlU have a display of dairy and creamery products the like of which has never been seen on the fair grounds, and there will be a large display of dairy utensils by various dairy supply houses in the Pacific Northwest. The racing at the faLr wlU be of the best Bort, as many horses of ex traordinary speed have been entered for the rich purses that will be hung up. The race course Is in splendid condition for record-breaking events. There wfU be special amusement features during the day and evening hours, all of which are sure to at tract many farmers and agricultur ists who may desire to take a short vacation at this time of the year. Many specials in close out pat terns; also many new arrivals; Blan kets, Kobes, Quilts and Comforts. Get our prices before your buy your fall requirements. RICE & RICE dsw MORE RVMORS OF CAR SHOPS IN SPRINGFIELD. "Hot Air" is not so filling as it might be. And It won't do your wash ing or keep us from doing It. There was a bunch of "hot air" released on the streets to the effect that the Laundry had shut down pending a raise In the plant. But It's all "hot air" we are running right along and will continue to run for we will be on our new floor Monday morning, all ready fo your work as usual. Phone 791 and w will call Roseburg Steam Laundry BEST :-ROMP -- RECUPERATE At the Seashore NEWPORT Is a delightful resort and a happy combination of pleasure ground possibilities. An ideal climate, diversion of recreation perfect bathing boating fish ing riding driving, and exploring, make Newport a most charming and popular play ground. Southern Pacific HAS A Special Summer Excursion Rate to Newport of $8.05 From Roseburg' Ask for our booklet "Outings in Oregon." L. B. MOORE, Atfent, Roseburtf, Oregon Win, McMURRAY Portland, Or. Eugene Guard. That the S. P. Co. is going to build extensive machine shops in Springfield is another of the many rumors going the rounds of that city. However, although few know what the tlauB of the company are, this is considered quite possible by many railroad men. When the Natron extension Is completed Spring Held will be the last point before the mountain grade begins, and there will have to be at Sprlngtlold the roundhouses for extra helper eugluea used in the mountains. With the quantities of electric and water power available, and the necessary laud that can be purchased reason ably, and several other favorable points, this plan ts quite logical. Other lUHrouU Notes. Two district engineers, Morton Russell, of San Francisco, and one named Beldauf, are making up crews : to go to their allotted districts, one below and the other above Hazel Dell. Those engineers are given cer tain districts, and stay there through out the construction of the road. They are under the charge of Engi neer H. P. Hoey. A contractors outlit, with about 75 men, went up above Huzol Dell yesterday. The Uah Construction Company's outfit Is now overdue, and Is looked for at any time. With this outlit be tween 1000 and 2000 men will go up within the next two weeks. Tht?y will be shipped in from the larger cities. They will be paid good wages, prob ably $2.50 per day. A car of furniture came in for the railroad engineers' offices In Spring field. A special engine and train will be brought here in a few days to be used to carry men and supplies be tween Springfield and Natron. THE BOND RKALTV CO. Or chards, farms, timber and city prop erty. Some fine bargains. Cass St., Roseburg. Ore. DTF LODGE DIRECTORY 1 A.' A. M., Laurel Lodge No. 18 Holds regular meetings on iuA and 4th Wedne days of each mutith. Dexter Kiev, W. M. N. T. Jbwbtt. secretary AO r W. Koseourg Loagt, No. 16 Meet tl . -.d aud 1th Montlayt of ach mouth ai 7:8u p. m., In the Fo rent era Hall. Al member In good standing are Invited to at tend J. V. Diwbll, M. W. B H . i.nox. Recorder. 5 P. u. rfLKB, Roseburg l4K.fto, wo. 826 Holds regular communications at the El It a Temple on '2ud and Ub Thursdays ol each month. All member requected to attend) regularly, and allviHittog brother are cordl ally invited to at ten a. W. W. Cardwell, E. R. flso. W. Htalbv. Secretary. DHU.:-.h UK HONOR, Mystic Lodge No. 13 Mef"-s2udand 4tb Thursday evening of eaoL month In Waceabee Hall. Visiting members uordlally Invited to attend. UlNNIB K. CA VENDER, 0. Of H A. II. Lenox, Rce. I . W. Dowkll, Receiver. EAGLKH, Kosnbnrg Aerie meets Is Odd Fellows Hall on '2ut and 4th Monday even ing! of each mouth, mi 8 'clock. Visit ing brethren in good standing alway welcome. F. 0. Micelli. W. P. F. 1'. Clark, W. B(jo. 10. 0. F., RisingHiar Lodge No, 174, meets Odd Fellows' Temple evry Friday evening Visit ng brethereu always welcome. (J Worth inoton, N. ti. H. N Ewart, R. 8, M. Fickle, F. B. 10. O. F., Phlletarlan Lodge No. 8 Meets o Odd Follows Temple, corner of Jackson nml Can Btreoti, on Hntunl;' evening of each week. Members of the order in gcod standing are Invited to attend. W. H. AllEKNB, N. G. N.T. Jkwktt, R. B. . i O. O. F., Onion Encampment No. 9-Meets ! in Odd Fellows' Tetnale on the 1st and tfrd Thursday evenings of each month. Visit we.rmiie. INOHRY. C. P. F. K. Cavf.nder. Bcrlbe. MOI'KRN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA Rotteburg I-odge No. 493 Meet evsry 2nd aud 4th Tuesday In Maccabee Temple. Visiting members alwuys welcome. C. F. McMpli.en. President Emma McMullkn, Secretary. I.8., Rosebtirf Chapter No.fl Hnldstbelr 0 regular meetliiK on 1st and 3rd Thursduv In each Month. Vlsltlns memh In ood standing are respectfully Invited to at end. Mm. B. K. Willbtt, W. M. Free Johnson, Secretary 0 N. G., Co. I) Bepara'e Hattalloo Meet every Thursday evening at the Armot Hall at 8 o'clock. H.C. Bloc dm Captain. KEBKKAHB, Roseburg Rebekah Lodge, No. 41, I. O. O. F Meets in Odd Fellow' Temple every Tuesds y evening. Visiting sisters aud brethren Invited to attend. Mrr. Mary Jones, N.G. Mrs. Ella Stewart, Hscy. WOMEN OF WOO 00 RAFT, Lilac Ctrtle No. 49 Meet on Island 3rd Monday evening of each month at udd Fellows' Hail Visiting members tn good standing ate In vltcd to attead. Mm. Hettie Pice ens ,S. N. Clara Borew, Clerk w OOIJMENOFTHII WORLD, Oak Camp ho is neeu ai tne uao he i lows Hail ia Bonbun. everv 1st and 3rd Uoniliv Ylnlnis- Visiting neighbors always w stroma. J.K. Pick bub, C. O. X.M.Ewae Cleik.
