Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, January 01, 1902, PART FOUR, Image 52

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Newspaper Page Text52 $Me -MORNING- OREGOS?! WBDKfeSDAY JAN U ART ' 1, -1902. ISANIMPORTSNT SYSTEW DEVELOPMENT OP THE HAMMOND RAILROADS IX OREGON. From Portland to Astoria SBd the Pacific Ocean Coriallis & East ern Railway. One of the best-constructed, pieces or railroad in the West today Is that of the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Com pany, which extends from Goble. on the Columbia River 40 miles northwest of Portland, to Seaside, on the ocean beach. The total length of this line Is Sl miles, including the Fort Steven& branch, 3& miles from Warrenton. It is GO miles from Goble to Astoria,. and IS miles from Astoria to Seaside. From Goble to As toria the roadbed follows the south bank of the Columbia River, and It affords ex cellent transportation facilities for the large timber and fishing industries of one of the most prosperous parts of Oregon- From Goble to Portland the trains of the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Company run over the tracks of the main line of the Northern Pacific Railway Company. Trains are operated over this part of the route under lease entered into between the Northern Pacific Railway Company and the Astoria. & Columbia River Railroad Company for a term of 99 cars. Under the terms of this lease the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Company assumes one-half of the cost and expense of operating this 40 miles of rail road, whleh In itself is a strictly water level route. , Under this lease It will be noted that the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Company is virtually a joint owner with the Northern Pacific in a valuable piece ol property extending from Goble, on the Columbia River, to Portland. From Goble, where the Northern Pacific trains on the main through line cross the Co lumbia River, the road of the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Company, as before stated, leads down the south bank of the Columbia River over a water-level route, which is a feature of all railroad lines 'now built or that may be built through the famous Columbia River pass. The steepest grade along the entire route of the Astbria &. Columbia River Railroad Company, above Astoria, is three-tenths of 1 per cent. This road has no sharp curve. Its roadbed Is of the most substantial construction, and its bridges and trestles are built after the most modern and expensive patterns of bridge work. The traffic which this road is intended to bear may be appreciated by the statement that the tracks are laid with steel rails of 75 pounds weight to the yard. The road was build with spe cial reference to a high rate of speed, for heavy traffic, and in the construction of this fine piece of railroad property no pains or expenses were spared which would in any way. insure the safety of running fabt trains over the line and of facilitating the handling of heavy trai fic at a. minimum of cost. Along the Columbia River route of this road the tracks lead through the pros perous towns of Rainier, Clatskanfe, Westport, Clifton and Knappa. The tracks run along the entire water front ofjstorla. where excellent terminal facil ities have been provided. Leaving As toria, the road crosses Young's Bay and extends as far south as Seaside, on. Clat sop Beach. This is one of the famous Summer ocean resort of the Northwest, A spur leaves the main line of this road five rmiles south of. Astoria and runs from "Warrcnton to Flavel and Fort Stevens., prosperous points within the harbor at the mouth of the Columbia River. Astoria is one of the oldest settled cities en the Pacific Coast. John Jacob Astor In his trading operations In Oregon, the ramifications of which trade extended at that time to all parts of what Is today known as the Pacific Northwest, estab lished a trading point at the present seat cf AMoria in 1S11. Astoria today Js one of the most prosperous commercial cen ters of Oregon. It Is the seat of the greaj. ..xalmon-cannlng interests of the Columbia juiver. To salmon in tne -worm equina la riefcness and delicacy of flavor the fa mous Chinook pf the Columbia River. The extent of this salmon industry may be appreciated by the statement that in a single day during the fishing season 1901 fully $160,000 was expended In Astoria 1 through the business of catching Jind J handling salmon for the markets or the world. The value of the salmon-fishing industry of the Columbia River today ap proximates $2,500,000 a year. In addition to being the center of the Immense fishing business of the Columbia River, Astoria is the trading point for one of the largest and richest sections of Ore gon, and owing to Its magnificent fresh water harbor, which affords unlimited safe anchorage for the largest ships that float within 10 miles from the ocean, It is destined soon to become an important seaport of the Pacific Northwest. Some of the heaviest forest growths of the world are found in the coast counties -of Oregon, the trade of which naturally be longs to Astoria. This timber Is the fin est In the world for general commercial use. There are three large sawmills now located at Astoria, and, outside of Port land, Astoria exports more lumber than any point in Oregon. Astoria with Port land and Puget Sound cities today en joj s a common rate on lumber to Eastern points. In scenic attractions the Columbia River route from its mouth to "Wailula, on the O. R. & N. line, over 300 miles inland, has become known as one of the most popular routes among tourists' in 1 the world. The Astoria & Columbia Blver Railroad Company runs fast and com modious trains between Portland and the feea&ide at all times of the year. There I are two fast 'express trains over this route every day of the year, These trains carry' parlor cars, and. they of, fer every accommodation for the comfort or travelers that is afforded on any of the best equipped railroad lines of the East. The- Summer excursion business of this road is especially heavy. Nobody .should visit Oregon without making the trip by rail from Portland to Astoria and the Pacific Ocean. Mr. J. c. Mayo, the gen eral freight and passenger agent of the As toria & Columbia River Railroad Company, with headquarters at Astoria, Or., will be glad to send any special information desired regarding rates and facilities af forded travelers over his line on appli cation. The prime mover in the construction of 1 the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad was Mr. A. B.Hammond, who is now pres ident of this company. In perfecting Mr. Hammond's present railroad sys tems in Oregon there are plans already matured that promise much for the de--velopment of the best industries of this state. Mr Hammond first came to Oregon in 1SS4. In 1S93 he closed a contract for the construction of the Astoria & Colum bia River Railroad. He has since given his personal time and attention to all the details connected with the construction and operation of this Important line. The general offices of the company are located at Astoria. Mr. Hammond, how cer, maintains a Portland office, with headquarters in the Oregonian building. The present officers of the company are: A. B Hammond, president; T. H. Curtis, treasurer; J. C. Mayo, general freight and passenger agent; F. D. Kuettner, atfflltor, and John McGuire, superintendent. In lisi Messrs. Bonner & Hammond bought the properties of the old Oregon Pacific & "Willamette Valley & Coast Railway at Sheriff's sale. This sale was confirmed by the court in January, 1S33. A reorganization was Immediately effect ed, and the company was incorporated in April. 1535, under the name of the Ore gon Central & Eastern Railway Com pany. This road took full possession of the property and franchises of Bonner & Hammond, and established head offices at Corvallis. On December 15. 1S97, the Cor allis & Eastern Railroad Company was organized, with head office at Albany. This company in turn purchased all the - 14 FA-Jk lr I Jl till W "- ttm&:V. -$$& .- v7 K FW- LEAPBeTTBR-,gfepr;ft?ggg! - f - .-. . - , .. -Z?j Wooc Fvm e xfn ?s Jin - Afr into Company's , 77n2 6ri (yr, sr, -ir?r'sjno jsroo Aorjpoouser or . ju Sfs, onefir TO' fofJjUmfrredtWrfJ I'otti. fore 6 ay 7fir0Vf&. '-fpur S?p 'A?J J?- enr V f" property and franchises of the Oregon Central & Eastern Railway Company, and in December, 1838, the general offices of tho reorganized company were removed from Corvallis to Albany. The tracks of this important road now extend from Vaquina Bay 142 miles east through the best part of the "Willamette Valley to Idanba, near the summit of the Cascade Mountains. Sally passenger trains are now run both ways between Yaqulna and Detroit, a distance of 12S miles. Idanha, the eastern iermimis of the road, is located on the North Santiam River, at the foot of Mount Jefferson. The road for 30 miles from its present east ern terminus, runs through some of the heaviest "belt of timber on the Coast. The surveys- of this road are already completed and located as far as Snake RiVer. 390 miles east of the present terminus. It is the Intention of Mr. Ham mond and his associates to ultimately ex tend his lines east of the mountains. The extension will cross the rich agricultural and stock section of Crook. Harney and Malheur Counties. About 20 "or 25 miles of the new road have already been graded east of the Cascade Mountains. This line will open one of the largest areas of fine wheatgrowing land in the state. A feature cf Mr. Hammond's railroad properties In Oregon is that they traverse some of the best and most valuable tim ber lands of the Pacific Coast. Millions of feet of lumber are now shipped annu ally over these lines, most of which finds a market in Colorado, Utah, California ard Wyoming. Considerable lumber hauled out over the Corvallis & Eastern Railway Company goes to San Francisco and the California markets. Both of these railroads have already contributed much to the development of the best part of Oregon, and the exten sions contemplated in the future will open up rich sections of country for set tlement, that are now inaccessible, a fact due wholly to the lack of proper trans portation facilities that are within the reach of settlers In these remote sec tions 'at the present writing. POLICE DEPARTMENT PAYS. Collections at Astoria ?7300 More Than the Expenses. ASTORIA, Or- Dec 31. The Pojice De partment of the City of Astoria for 1?01. shows an increase over the previous year. The records of Chief Hallock present somo very Interesting figures- and &how that the total collections of thp department during 1S01 were 12,&66, whl!e in 33GJ -ey w ere $9,2CS 50. These arc- made up as follows: Fines and forfeitures, lSTkSS3T3; 1900. 564C2; 'sundry licenses, 3901, 53680; 1S00. J 2S06 50. The cost"bf maintaining the- Po lice Department, meludfag' the salaries of . - ., - rof A 4 a.aiJL2r - Tt, . , .1 . Jw. , - . ! .--! t"?? rP tf'$mg0 the chief, patrolmen and specials, during the year, was 55626 85, which leaves a net profit to the city pf $733? 15. FINANCES OF 'WASHINGTON. Balance in the Several State Fands at the Close of lac Year. ODYMPIA, Wash., Dec. 31.-State Treas urer Maynard tonight completed his quar terly and annual report, which shows the following cash balances in his hands at the close of the year: Military fund .. 5 72,510 Interest ..". 3,798 Permanent school 70,673 Current school 93,6oi Harbor area , 8,435 Special land deposits . 318 Revolving penitentiary 126.S34 Grain inspection G,C04 University 637 Fish hatchery 7,4.3 U. S. maintenance Soldier's Home. S03 Deposits, survey of tidelands 210 State library 15.32S Scientific school 23,032 CapllonulId!ng 5.321 Agricultural College , 10,532 Charitable, educational, penal and rerormaiory institutions 15.420 Normal School 8,276 Wahkiakum permanent school 252 Escheated lands 3,103 State Capitol Commission 146,746 Total .5622.SM Leas overdraft, general fund 9,555 Total , 5612,714 The total receipts of the office for the year 1901 wqre 5J.0U,7?9. and the disburse ments. 53,399,025, leaving a "balance of 5612.714 Lieut.-Colonel Richards Laid to Rest. WASHINGTON. Dec SI. The remains of Lieutenant-Colonel W. V. Richards, Seventh Infantry, who died recently at Vancouver Barracks, were buried at Arlington cemetery today, with full mili tary honors. Chaplain C. C. Pierce, of Fort Meyer, conducted the religious serv ices. The honorary pallbearers were: Lieutenant-Colonel George Andrews; Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas H. Barry, Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Johnson, Lieutenant Colonel Henry P. McCain, and Major Henry A. Greene, of the Adjutant-General's department, and Major "William Black, Corps of Engineers. Tro Miners Accidentally Killed. BAKER CITY, Or.. Dec. 31. Homer Eaton and Chris Snider, two miners working in the Union-Companion mine near Cornucopia, were instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a blast this morning. The real cause of the accident will never be known, as no one was near at the time, and both men were instantly iflPHmBnnknr - - wj'jiw. 11 IMlHii i" ' i' k A lV " ' I I ' I. i in. - -TV(nBS IB..! i t . assjvji .?. jr.f.. - -- -i sx o- rfcflilWiy)WMjnBP - -.f&H C Cc?JfciHlMBIHHR- ZMSRBmmW mm k3m&&? - mm-i- j ? " " ttPJZT? JPZJZP AAfo SULPBTT ' :- HRvv KKEsG&vmKI 1 1 killed. They were, working with a ma chine drill, and it Is believed they struck a blast that had not exploded when a previous shot was fired. County Coroner Snow authorized a local Justice of' thp Peace to hold an inquest. The verdict of the Coroner's jury was- to tho effect that death resulted from the accidental discharge of a blast of dynamite. Mrs. Booth-Tucker Mack Improved OAKLAND, Cal., Dec 31. Mrs. Booth Tuck"er, who was taken ill hero a few days ago, is now greatly Improved. She is now considered out of danger. Attempt to fchoot Mine Manager. VANCOUVER, B. C. Dec. 31. An at tempt was made last night, near Nanalmo. THE SMITH & WATSON IRON WORKS. W 'JbBSbbMbP - 9rZVBBac99WiBBBBlBBBBBBBBBBB KBtBMmML-EBnm- aPBftv &&&&!& ! " LHK9HLB!iB9m EKASfiHHUILIIIIBOLLH " ' tUmsJ'hi lWWlWBfc- OBBBBBBaagBggBBssHsBBBBBM " ttBBfeBBzaggiHHwi"i-vr3 wP?vv5 , "SFtSSbBHB BBBW3LJPjBSSyyif'-jtip'tff?.i'' &m&$5&3Ki " Established in 1S64, the Smith & "Watson Iron Works has been an impor tant institution of the city ever since. The works occupy extensive grounds, covering two blocks at the foot of Harrison and Hall streets on the West Side. The company manufactures all kind of steel, bronze, Iron castings and semi-steel. The plant Is amply equipped for the manufacture and repair of all machinery for sawmills, steamboats, mines and logging campsalso shaft ing, gearing pulleys, hot air furnaces, furnaces, forglngs, pattern-making and structural work of all kinds. The officers of the company aro C. E. Smith, prcslflent; J. T. Watson, vice-president; F. C. Smith, secretary; Robert Col lier, superintendent. HHMMMMO MHMHM.HMtOtMtMtMM . itk .-. -J tv i - ;'v 2ZIL,S. V; to shoot Superintendent Faulds, manager of the Alexandra mine, which Is closed, and whose men are now out of work. Four shots were fired through a window into the room where a light was burning. Fnstltlie From Justice Captured. SPOKANE. Wash., Dec. 31. Sheriff Sat tcrflcld, of Hillsboro, Tex., arrived here this morning. Shackled to him was "Whltt Robertson, fugitive from justice, wanted in Texas on charges of forgery and ob taining money under false pretenses. He was captured on a Tanch near Davenport, Wash., after being traced through Ten nessee and other Southern states. Robert son acknowledges his identity, and will go without extradition papers. m QUARHBURQ DISTRICT INSTALLATION OK SMELTER HAS BEEN A DIRECT BEEF1T. Portland Men Interested In Proper- tIesfThatCarrj- Good Values in Gold, Copper and Cobalt. TRATRIE CITY, Or., Dec. 31. The Quartzburg mining district is situated on the east and west forks of Dixie Creek, a tributary of the John Day River, seven miles north of Prairie City. In the early '60s extensive placer operations were carried on," indications of the great amount of work done at that time still beinr Visible. " Following the placer work primitive quartz mining was carded on, most of the surface ore being worked in arastras. Later two fivelstamp quartz mills were erected, one on the Keystone property, owned by J. Frank Watson and other business men in Portland. For three years this mill was In operation and paid the owners handsomely for the work done. The ore finally becamo so base that work was suspended and the mill removed. Over 1000 feet of tunnels, shafts and up-raises werer run during- the time the property was being operated, and. all the ore above the tunnel was stoped out. The ore shoot was -very strong and continued for a distance of 250 feet. No work was done on the prop erty except on this one shoot. Now that the smelter is lit operation in the dis trict, it is probable that the owners will resume work on the Keystone where it was left offi An examination of the dump showed very fine base ore left from, the former operations. The second- stamp mlif was erected on the prop erty adjoining the Keystone, known as the Colorado and Little Denver. This mill Is still there and Is run Intermittent ly on surface ores from various proper ties In the district. The mill 13 rather primitive and not calculated to save the values of the ores- of the character treat ed with any degree of satisfaction. About two years ago United States Marshal Zoeth Houser, in connection with Pendleton and Portland business men, took hold of a group formerly known as the Copper King, and organized the Standard Gold & Copper Mining Com 'pany. Continuous work has been car ried on In developing the property. About 1500 feet of tunnels, shafts, up-raises and cross cuts have been run. showing a strong body of copper and cobalt ores carrying good values in gold. A jear later the same persons took the group of claims on the opposite ridge, formerly owried by Sam Jackson, known as the Gold Issue group. This was incorpor ated under the name of the Dixie Mining & Smelting Company, and active steps were taken to develop the same. Be tween SCO and 900 feet of tunnels, up raises and shafts have been driven since the company took hold, opening up some fine bodies of gold ore with indications of nickel. The Standard and Dixie Companies to gether purchased the smelting plant at Sumpter and moved it to the district. During the present month a trial run was made with the smelter which was very satisfactory. About 24 tons of ore were smelted in 24 hours, producing hiqh grade matte and a very clean, slllclous slag. The result of the run was about ten tons of matte, which will be shipped to the refinery. The other properties in the district are the Copperopolls, owned by a company of the same name, with the principal office in Portland. The company is ac- ivsii jts " j - - .r sM HBn ygjjtgy" mi yHH JMg fe ,r""T ij $ 8-5 i IcMi i'?N sIlJ npj &: iiiHBHfcM "rvliI88Hl KIPRB " IIIIIIIHIwBffilHHBIBBIIIHBviinllHiBlllBIIIIIIIIIH " RESIDENCE OF R. McMURPHEY, EUGENE, OR. The residence of R. MoMurphey, at Eugene. Or., Is one of the finest private homes in Lane County. It occupies a site which commands a perfect view of tho city, and It is surrounded by the most attractive of grounds. The home site Is a part of a 70-acre tract owned by the occupant. Mr. McMurphey Is secretary of the Eugene City Water "Works, and he Is a man of prominence In Lane County cffalrs. Holiday Fun and Folly ousness, furred tongue, lazy' liver, constipation, bad breath, bad taste, all liable to result from holiday over indulgence. Cascarets Candy Cathartic is what you want; a tablet after a big meal will prevent sickness, or a tablet at night before going to bed, after a good time, will fix you all right for morning, and let you get up clear as a bell, ready for business or pleasure. rs jfeT5 n$rv Best fcr the Sowel. All druggists, ice, 15c, 50c. Never sold in bulk. VrlfeJ'&yy WfeAy Tbc Ksnains tablet stamped C C C. Guaranteed to cure or youx sj -Xy xncacyback. Sample and boofclet free. Address Sterling tively engaged in developing the prop erty, driving a large cross-cut tunnel that will cut the main vein at a depth of about SCO feet: Adjoining the Copper opolls Is the Buckeye mine, owned by the Sherbundy estate; This property has a fine surface showing for copper but has done comparatively little development work. On the north of the Copperopolls group Is another high-grade copper prop erty, owned "by Miss Eva Hosbrouck, a young lady living in tho district. This , property has a fine surface showing and will probably be developed in the Spring. A. "W. Dunne, the manager of the Cop peropolls, is developing the property known as the Yankee Boy. which has produced some very high-grade free gold ore- in connection with base ore; the two lying side by side in the same vein but being entirely distinct. A cross-cut tunnel Is being driven on the Willie Boy, owned by Mr. Joe Reese and others, which will cut the vein at a depth of 400-or 500 feet. This vein snowed good values and a strong body of ore on the surface. "Work. Is also being done on tha Copper Ridge property ad joining the Standard, arid supposed to be an extension of the same. The Present Need mine, owned by P- F- Morey. of this city, is not being developed at the pres ent time. Considerable work has been done on It in the past and it "as been one of tho best producers in the district. It is hoped that work will be resumed at an early date. Tho erection of the smelter has put new life into the district and many owners of small properties arestartlng in to develop their claims as they have a mar ket for the ore. which will enable them to work continuously. The smelting plant consists of a 36-lnch. water jacket furnace, with tuyens so arranged as to give a large supply of air at low pres sure and was especially arranged for the treatment of ores high in sulphur, such as are,found in the district. The first run was very satisfactory and demon strated that the sulphur and iron asso ciated with the sulphur could be burned in the furnace, furnishing fuel and re ducing the amount of coke to about two thirds the amount usually required. Further changes in the plant will reduce the amount of coke used to less than half the quantity used in ordinary cop per smelting where the ores are roasted before smelting and cold blast is used. DAVID K. DUNNE & CO. The pioneer paint and oil company of this city Is that of David M. Dunne & Co. The Dunne prepared pure paint Is recognized as a standard on the North west Coast. Its strong points are purity and indestructibility. Upon an examination recently made of the Couch school In this city, by the Su perintendent of the School Board, the paint on the building was found, to be In as good condition as when applied five years ago. D. M. Dunne & Co. are re ceiving large orders for Dunne's solid sprays from the -entire Northwest. The firm has found it necessary to protect its goods against Imitation by a copyrighted United States trademark. Improved ma chinery Is now "being provided for In creased output here. A branch factory will also be established in 9an Francisco" during the coming year. Exceptional ln ducdments have been offered Mr. Dunne to locate there. BUSINESS ITEMS. If naljy I Cnttlnjc Teeth. Be sure and use tint old and well-tried remedy, Mrs "Wlnslrw'' Soothln?; Syrup, for children teethln?. It soothes the child, softens the sums, alia 3 all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. ' m Evcrjbodv can be made to feel better. There Is no limit to the usefulness of Hood's Sarraparllla. ?,- rfr " Ml H. R. Ross, photo. I 4o i Too much of a good thing! That's what we are all lia ble to take during a holi day season. Healthy, jolly people will do it and make themselves sick. "In time of peace prepare for war," and have about the house a pleasant, perfect, palatable, positive medicine for sour stomach, sick headache, colic, winds, belching, bili Reacdy Coapany,.Chicago or New York. M V