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.