THE OREGCXXIAX, MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1906.
PHASES OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN THE
POHTLAND PRAISED
BY RAW MEN
(Continued from First Page.)
Ingly from the clouds, and rocky bluffs
like castles of the Titans, I realized how
deficient the English language is In. ad
jectives. And over all this splendor, Portland
like the Jeweled crown of a beautiful
queen, a city whose future Is as dazzling
as the splendor of the sun. The natural
market and shipping center for an em
pire ranking among the highest in agri
culture, horticulture, lumber and its prod
ucts and mining. Now that the open
door of the Orient invites, who can esti
mate the wealth to be attained by com
mercial supremacy already being rapidly
achieved, that will flow into this beauti
ful city. And its people!
Ah, that we were all Orcgonlans, lov
ing, hospitable, with an open-heartcdness
that envelopes the stranger like a great
coat. I am positive, from all that I have
hoard, that Saint Peter, who greets us
with a smile and a handshake as we
knock at the golden gate, is surely an
Orcgonian.
MECCA FOR THE IIOMESEEKEK
C. E. lirison Predicts Enormous Im
migration as Result of Fair.
C. E. Brlson, district passenger agent
Northern Pacific. Pittsburg-, Pa. Port
land and the Pugct Sound country, in my
opinion, arc the coming Meccas for the
settles, and every year will see greater
numbers drawn to these sections. For
they are pnly now beginning to be en
lightened with the wealth of Washington
and Oregon. From my own experience,
what I have 5een In Portland and the
Northwest leaves no doubt in my mind
that Portland has' the opportunity and
advantages to produce the New York of
the Pacific Coast.
I hope, with continuation of the colonist
rates, we will be able to put Into your
state and city some of the best farmers
and business men of the East, who will
not only be a benefit but a credit to your
country. In taking a retrospective view
I find that the Lewis and Clark Exposition
drew from a wider scope and a more cos
mopolitan class of people than any other
excursion that has ever been arranged to
the Pacific Coast. From all sections of
my territory wo had requests for infor
mation and tickets from the farmer, the
banker and all other classes.
I have handled excursion tickets to Cal
ifornia every year, but the people do not
seem to take an interest in the country, as
they do in the Northwest. T are now
beginning to reap the result of having
the people see that country, in the inquir
ies of those who are now seeking loca
tions. IMPRESSED WITH CONFIDENCE
George II". Smith Xotcs Attitude or
Railroad Men Toward Portland.
George II. Smith, general passenger
agent Queen & Crescent Route. New Or
leans. La. In glancing over the account
in The Orcgonian of the banquet given
to Prosident James J. Hill and President
Howard . Elliott. I was particularly Im
pressed with the confidence these great
railroad builders exhibit In the future of
Portland shared apparently by many
other great railroad executives. I was
reminded by a remark of President Hill,
that "some people think to bottom of the
river .is too near the top," of what a pas
senger traffic manager of one of the
great Southern railway systems said when
a party was being shown through the
harbor of one of the Atlantic ports on a
tugboat and attention was being partic
ularly called to jetties the Government
had constructed in ordor to deepen the
water and admit ships of greater
draught.
He said: "For several years it has
been my duty as a railroad official to-report
from time to time upon the business
possibilities of various and sundry ports,
and one of tn principal things that at
tracted my nttontion with reference to
ports is the fact that as a rule the finest
ports do not have sufficient ivater In
them." But I have observed that such
ports also possoss an energetic people,
who make a place for the water to any
desired or necessary depth, and Portland
seems to have that kind of citizens.
COMMERCIAL! CLUB A .IEWEIj
F. B. Sankcy Terms Its Advertising
Greatest Xorthwcst Ever Knew.
Fred B. Sankey. traveling passenger
agent Pennsylvania lines. Pittsbrg, Pa.:
"I can see a great future for Portland.
Jn addition to being the principal city of
a groat state, with three great states trib
utary, noted for Its sublime scenery, nat
ural resources, growing trade with the
Orient. Immense timber interests, can
boast of a jewel in its Commercial Club,
that has conducted, in my opinion, the
greatest advertising campaign in the
NorthwesL
"When The Orcgonian said. In Its edito
rial columns, that the railroads deserve
great credit for promoting the success of
the Lewis and Clark Exposition Jjy the
making of low rates and advertislng"Port
land so that the name Is now a household
word, and that the passenger men are the
princes of American boosters, I think the
writer struck the nail on the head.
"It was through the courtesy of the
Commercial Club that we who live away
back East have been enlightened by read
ing an account of the 'doings in Port
land though the columns of The Orcgo
nian. Thus. Portland and Its resources
and environments have been brought
prominently to attention, and it Is certain
ly destined to become a large commercial
center. I have read many accounts of
the success of Jim Hill and what he has
done for the great Northwest, but I never
formed a correct opinion of what a great
man he really is until I read his speech
sparkling with wit and figures of speech
at the Portland banquet.
"James J.. Hill la certainly the bell-cow
in the railroad world today, and you will
all do well to follow him."
COMPLIMENTS FItOM CANADA
G. AV. Hnrdisty Says Climate and
"Get-Up-and-Go" Insures Future.
George "W. Hardisty, district freight and
passenger agent. Northern Pacific, Mon
treal, Canada:
"In my opinion, there Is a great future
for Portland and the entire Pacific North
west. Two elements that form the basis
of this opinion are a most favorable cli
mate and people with the get-up-and-go
about them that insures the success of
every enterprise undertaken. I observe
that the United States Reclamation Serv
ice lias irrigation enterprises under way.
some of them approved and under con
struction, by which L009.000 acres or lands
In Oregon. Washington and Idaho, all in
close proximity to Portland, will be
brought into production. '
"Portland is shown as the market cen
ter for these lands, tributary to the
Northern Pacific and O. PL & N. railroads,
and this reclamation will Induce "a largo
influx of settlers. It is up to the business
men to keep an eye on this immense
growth assured for the Immediate future.
For the disposal of wheat, rye. oats, oth
er grains and forage to be raised on this
land a port of exit will to required, and.
to my mind, Portland is the natural outlet."
IS AX EMPIRE IN ITSELF
And Portland Its Logical Distribut
ing Center, Says Jay V. Adams.
Jay W. Adams. Pacific Coast passenger
agent Nickel Plate. San Francisco:
"To the average thinking man the Pa
cific Northwest, an empire In itself, and
particularly the great States of Oregon
and Washington, present many attrac
tionsto the farmer, wonderfully fertile
valleys, whose products amply repay his
labor and In excess of nearly all other lo
calities; to the miner, mountains of rich
ore await his pick and shovel: to the lum
berman, hundreds of thousands of aches
of virgin forests; to the stockman, broad
ranges well watered and never barren: to
the capitalist, unlimited opportunities for
profitable investment in every direction;
to the tourist and artist, an ever-changing
panorama of the most magnificent scenery
on earth; to the aged and to the invalid
a mild and healthful climate, free from
extremes of heat and cold.
"One need not be a prophet to foresee
the wonderful future which the rapidly
increasing population and attendant de
velopment Is sure to bring to the great
Pacific Northwest. 1 fully believe the
people of Portland are Just beginning to
realize what a remarkable future lies be
fore thcnT. The building In the near fu
ture of additional steam and electric
roads will materially benefit the city, for,
with transportation lines radiating in
every direction, she Is sure to achieve
greatness as yie logical distributing cen
ter of a -vast productive region, the limits
to be determined by the energy of Port
land business men.
"Accessible to the sea, there Is. appar
ently, no good reason why Portland job
bers should not in a short time enjoy a
portion of the valuable and rapidly In
creasing commerce which this country
does with the Orient. What more could
any city need to make her truly groat?"
"BEYOND MAX'S CONCEPTION."
D. B. Gardner Quotes Fair Visitor on
Pacific Xortlnvesfs Possibilities.
D. B. Gardner, district passenger agent
Northern Pacific, St. LouIk. Mo.:
"I believe that no other part of the
country offers so many advantages and
attractions, business opportunities, cli
mate, scenery and natural resources as
the Pacific Northwest. Many have re
turned from the Lewis and rinrlr K-rnn.
sltion delighted and filled with enthusiasm
una praise me country.
"One man whom I persuaded to visit
the Fair said: "It Is a delightful country
to live in. the people are up-to-date, and
its possibilities are almost beyond man's
conception.' "
OREGON'S GREATEST BOOXS
Utah Man Thinks They Arc Abund
ance or Water and Land.
E. Drake, district passenger agent Rock
Island System, Salt Lake City. Utah:
"Plenty of water and plenty of land
gives Oregon her greater opportunity.
For commerce there is no end of Advan
tages. I anticipate that Portland will be
come one of the foremost ports in the
world of shipping. In my opinion, the
Pacific Northwest Is on the verge of the
most prosperous period in her htetory-
"I cannot help but marvel at the devel
opment of Oregon and Washington, and
of Portland, typical of both, and still
there are vast resources undeveloped. In
timber and agriculture there is enough to
rank Oregon as one of the llrst states of
the Union."
PRESENT IS INTENSE ENOUGH
Pennsylvania. Railroad's Represen
tative Cannot Prophesy Future.
Nathan Weill, traveling paeengcr agent
Pennsylvania Railroad. Washington, D.
C:
"The iresent of Oregon and of Portland
is real and intense enough: my imagina
tion Is not vivid enough to enable me to
attempt to prophesy the future. In visit
ing the Coast last September. 1 was im
pressed with the co-operation in tlmt sec
tion between man and nature, combina
tion of energy and thrift characteristic
of the farmer, lumberman, manufacturer
and the railroads In uplifting the North
west. .
"But our greatest surprise, and what
moans most In immediate development,
was the uniform excellence of the trans
continental railroads In the matter of
roadbed and equipment."
THIS FROM AX OLD-TIMER
Portland's Enterprise Will Grow Be
yond Greatest Expectations.
Harry Burns, traveling passenger agent
G. S. & F. Chicago:
"I was one of the crew or the steamship
Continental that brought to Portland the
mothers of many or your citizens and pio
neer women of Oregon. In 1SC3. I will
send to Oregon soon one of my boys to
aid In upbuilding Oregon by plowing Mine
of your new farm lands and to mv ii
home. It Is difficult to forecast the future
of Oregon, and more particularly of Port
land. "As to people, you will have them
crowding each other for space; your en
terprise will grow beyond your greatest
expectations: It Is In the air the people
breathe. The soil will produce abundant
ly of Its latent resources; the mountains
have only been scratched, and, like Hor
ace Greeley, my advice to young men Is
to 'Go "West. "
WILL HAVE 500,000 BY 1910
San Francisco Agent, of Northern
Pacific, Predicts Population.
T. K. Stateler, general agent Northern
Pacific San Francisco:
"It Is generally conceded that Portland
has a great future, and it will not be sur
prising if It has a population of 500.000 by
1910. It is certainly in a position to war
rant such growth, as. It is surrounded on
all sides by that which makes and sup
ports large cities. Its resources of agri
culture, horticulture, lumber manufac
tures, deep-water outlet to the Orient,
great railroad center and wonderful scenic
beauties that surround are advantages
given to but few cities of the world.
"It Is evident that the bright business
men of Oregon have the energy and push
to accomplish the building of one of the
greatest cities of the future, which will be
Portland."
GARDEN SPOT OF WORLD.
Due to Extreme Cheapness of Land
and Mild Climate.
ii. D. Rockwell, district passenger ngont
"Northern Pacific. Des Moines. Ia.:
"The extreme cheapness of land, the
great fa6il!tles of ransportatJon. themild
MtEb of climate, tend to make the Pacific
Northwest the garden spot of the world.
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map or ritorosKD
With its natural resources of timber, coal,
precious minerals, agricultural and horti
cultural products, it offers the greatest
opportunities of any section in the United
States. As large as is the present trade
with the Orient, it is practically in Its
infancy. It has been found, from Investi
gations by the Chinese, that whom at
J1.2S per hundred wolght can bo substitute!
for rice as an article of food at a good
profit-
"With a population of about SMttOdvM.
China alone has a market that in time
will tax our wheat production to Its ut
most. The advent of the Northern Pacific
Railway from Kcnnewick. Waah.. to
Portland, along the north shore of the
Columbia River will open a new section
of the country naturally tributary to
Portland."
RAILRpADS HAVE HELPED.
Growth of Pacific Nortlnvcst Due to
Co-Opcration Willi Them.
I. G. Paul, traveling passenger agent
B. & O. S. W St. Louis. Mo.:
"No section of the country has been
built up as rapidly, as the ffptendkl immi
gration work Is bringing new population
and industries to the PudAc Northwest,
particularly Oregon and Washington.
Thousands of active farmers are pouring
Into the country, new towns being estab
lished and the large trade renters making
tremendous growth. All of this is the
result of immigration work and co-operation
with the railroads. The moot exten
sive work Is being done by Portland, ami
embraces the entire tributary country.
"I liave never seen the time that the
people are more anxious, to move Into ami
In veal in new localities than the present.
All that it Is necessary to do is to follow J
the good old Missouri rule and 'show
them. "
WILL SURPASS SAN FRANCISCO
F. P. Fox Says :5. 000, 000 Words
Would Xot Describe Portland.
Fred P. Vox. division passenger agent
Lackawanna Railroad. Buffalo, N. Y.:
"It would take 3.0M.OQO words for me to
express my delight and surprise on my
visit to that wonder of the West. Port
land. 1 cannot speak of its climate; it
was as rare as a day in June during my
visit. But I can speak of the beauty of
the city, well llghtod ami as clean as our
our own New York; its bunding on a
most substantial scale; its men progres
sive, aggressive, filled with civic pride: Its
ladies beautiful, yet womanly. In Its sur
roundings, its snow-capped mountains. Its
roscclad terraces, there is no prouder cit
thn Portland.
As to its future. It cannot fall of being
great. I believe in half a century It will
surpass San Frnnclfcn. most cosmoplltan
or cities In population. The wtsli Is. per
haps, father or the hope. Here is success
to Portland, proudest city of the states
and riueen of the Western work!, lodestar
of the Orient. There is magic In her
beauty, there is fortune In her location.
nd there is victory in her sturdy man
hood. If my gray hair could be replaced
with brown. Portland would be my abid
ing place."
BAXXER YEARS FOR PORTLAND
H. W. Sweet Says Xcxt Decade Will
Witness BcncriLs of Fair.
Harry W. Swcou district passenger
agent Northern Pacific. St. Paul. Minn.:
"Without excoptlon. those who were
pioneers In the Middle Western States
arc enthusiastic regarding the climate
and resources of Oregon. Washington
Idaho and the Pacific Northwest in gen
eral. AH believe that the next ten years
arc to be banner years for Portland, and
tremendous benefit is to bo derived from
the courtcsios extended visitors during
the past year."
CITY OXE OF THE REST
J. O. McMullcn, or Vancouver, B.
C, Thinks Destiny Is Assured.
J. C McMuIlen. goncral agent Northern
Pacific. Vancouver. B. C:
"I believe Portland to be one of the
best cities on the North Pacific Coast
and destined to become a great com
mercial center, having many natural ad
vantages possessed by no other locality
in the West."
OXLY NEEDS MORE PEOPLE
And Wabash Is Sending Them ' to
Oregon by Thousands.
Goorge D Maxfleld. district passenger
agent- Wabash. Indianapolis, ind.:
"The only thing that Oregon, needs Js
more people, and we are sending them
there by the thousands every year, it
wil! be only a question of a short time
until tlio Paolfic Northwest trill h
populous as the Central States, far every
grant's pass iiaii.way.
one I have sent to vLlt that country
comes back with most favorable reports
and a desire to return and become a citi
zen of that growing country.
"All come back with that 'boosting
spirit' characteristic of the Northwest
In my own visit lo the coast In Septem
ber I was impressed as much or more
with Portland than with any other city
visited and believe Its future is one of as
sured greatness in a railroad and com
mercial way."
DELIGHTFUL AS HOME CITY
C. A. -Matthews Tells Why Portland
Appeals Strongly to Visitors.
C A. Matthews, general agent North
ern Pacific, Chicago:
"Portland is a city of homes. In addi
tion to its natural scenic surroundings
the city itself is a most delightful place
to live. There is no city In the West
that will appeal more favorably to the
visitor as a clean and pretty city, and the
rich country tributary to Portland means
a wonderful future for the city.
"Talking about the Northwest Is like
talking about Yellowstone National Park,
it Is out of the question for anyone to
trj" to describe it It must be seen to
be appreciated."
FUTURE LIES TO WESTWARD
Pacific Seaboard to Become Scene of
Greatest Commercial Activities.
W. B. Kniskcm. passenger trafile man
ager. Chicago & Northwestern. Chicago:
"There is no doubt in my mind that I
am stating a most apparent fact when I
say that the future of our country lies to
the westward and the Pacific seaboard is
doubtless to be the coming cen.cr of
greatest activities commercial and psy
chological. I have watched for years
the strides that have been made by the
Pacific Northwest and have taken much
interest In the welfare of Portland In par
ticular. The faith which the Northwest
ern line has in Portland is emphasized by
the fact that the only 4Ine of through
sleeping cars between that city and Chi
cago hi that which we handle over this
line on our Overland Limited train In
connection with the O. R. & X. and O. S.
1
"The future of Portland's growth seems
to me to be most emphatically assured. I
think the time is coming when shipping
interests will be greater, your export
business more important than the most
enthusiastic of your citizens now dream."
SUCCESS FOR EVERY MAX
C. W. Murphy Says Oregon Offers
Homcscckcr Great Opportunities.
Clarence W. Murphy, city passenger
agent. Southern Pacific, New Orleans,
La.:
"Oregon has the basis for the fruits
anl grains of the earth, the minerals
ami the woods of the world, and. above
all. commands the markets for every
thing. For homcscckcr the goods are
there; all he has to do Is to go to Ore
gon, behold, and provided there Is -ny
business Jn him, muke a success. What
home centers In the Northwest cannot
utilize of Oregon products, can easily be
disposed of in Alaska and the Orient
the propinquity of which markets make
ybur ports most favorable outlets.
"Oregon's vast tracts pf virgin lands
should prove a veritable paradise for the
people of overcrowded" portions of the
earth; an invigorating climate instills
new life Into all sojourners, and with such
perfect organization as I have seen no
where else equnlled. In which Portland
and the other towns of Oregon are united
In extending to deserving; humanity a
knowledge of the advantages and bless
ings of this favored land showered by the
maker who never fails to help those who
help themselves, the future seems laden
with assurance of the success and great
ness of Portland."
FOR THE OVERCROWDED EAST
Xorthwcst Is a Potential Xcccssity
and Xo Longer Crude Possibility.
H- S. Collins, general agent Chicago &
Northwestern, Spokane. Wash.:
"But a few short years ago the North
west was looked upou as a crude possi
bility for future development. Today It is
a potential necessity to an overcrowded
East. The East and Middle Went must
come to us for lumber.' Our fruit is
yearly gaining greater prestige In the
Eastern markets and abroad. Our yield
of grain Is sufilcJent to Justly entitle us
to be known as the breadbasket of the
world. Our hop crop Is a b!g factor In
the country's prosperity and our mineral
deposits are vast beyond present realiza
tion. Our climate and scenery is won
dorful. while increasing trade of the Ori
ent alone cannot but make our North
western country, superbly equipped as It
If, great in the commercial. world and our
cities to thrive and grow with leaps and
bounds.
"What the Northwest saost needs is
STATE OF
men of brains, courage and business
acumen, ready to grasp the opportunities
extended to them: and we will get these
men with the prizes this favored section,
offers."
COLUMBIA IX ITS GLORY.
Possibilities as Route for Xavigatlon
Yet Undreamed.
Malone Joyce, district freight and pas
senger agent Colorado Midland Railway,
Los Angeles, Cal.:
"There are so many good things which
can be said about Portland that It Is hard
to enumerate them all. and If one men
tions a few the ones overlooked seem
greater. Beautifully situated and with a
surrounding country which for fertility
and resources cannot be equalled, with
purest drinking water an essential for
physical growth and health and natural
advantage of location, the city has the
benefit of the cheapest transportation
service by water and the best of rail com
munication. "Through one the markets of the world
are reached and by the other the local
demands of our own country are within
easy reach and are supplied. Both of
these resources of transportation con
tribute to upbuilding of the city when
backed by enterprise and progresslveness.
Note the Columbia River. What other
waterway of the United States Is large
enough and deep enough to bring up a
vessel the size of the battleship Oregon
a distance of 100 miles? Not the Hudson,
nor the Mississippi. The Columbia, as a
route of navigation. Is in its infancy.
The country tributary to Portland could
supply any shortage In the food supply
of the world. The lumber resources are
unequalled and so well recognized as to
need no mention.
"There arc hundreds of small Items that
go to make up the whole that I could
mention in this connection, but the enter
prise and "push" of its inhabitants must
makd the City of Portland and the great
Northwest greater."
IS LIKE HARE OLD WIXE
Canadian Pacific Man Describes
Hospitality of Portland People.
C. E. Benjamin, traveling passenger
agent. Canadian Pacific. St. Louis. Mo.:
"Portland people possess a most re
markable aptitude for making friends,
their temperament and disposition be
ing distinctively attractive. It Is a high
grade Southern hospitality blended with
Western progresslveness. which leaves a
delightful taste, like rare old wine.
"It is not possible for one to visit your
city and mingle with Its people without
carrying away a pleasant and kindly
recollection. That is what made the Ex
position a success, and it will eventually
make Portland one of the greatest cities
on the American continent."
IS IiAXD OF OPPORTUNITY
For Capital. Labor and, Above All,
Brains. Declares C. D. Honodlc.
C. D. Honodle. passenger and ticket
agent Akron Union Passenger Depot
Cqmpany. Akron. O.:
"From my personal observations I un
hesitatingly say that Oregon Is distinctly
the land of opportunity for capital, labor,
and. above all else, for brains. In no
other part of our country does- a man
stand so decidedly for Just what he Is.
Merit and worth and ability to do things,
the standard by which all are measured
in the golden Oregon country, and the
prevalence of this sentiment among your
peopler even more than to your great re
sources, do you owe your proud position
Of today.
What you have achieved Is only a sug
gestion of what the future holdp. and
unless every sign by which such things
may be Judged falls, the day Is not far
distant when Portland will stand forth
as the richest, the most progressive city
of the world, of like population, the me
tropolis of a land peerless ami unrivaled
la that which makes life worth living."
"FRUITFUL AS GOD'S LOVE"
White Pass & Yukon Agent So De
scribes the Soil of Oregon.
M. J. B. White, general freight and pas
senger agent White Pass & Yukon. Van
couver. B. C.:
"In natural resources the wealth of
Oregon is as boundless as the ocean that
washes her shores: her soli Is as fruitful
as God's loi'e. From Portland Is sent the
grain products of the state to many dif
ferent lands. Columbia River salmon
supply the markets of the world, and
with vast forests almost untouched the
state can meet all demands for lum
ber from nfar and far for many years
to come. .
"Oregon is yet young. In fact. It Is
with all the neighboring states, as It were,
still In swaddling clothes. There is a
great future In store for the Northwest
Opening of markets of the Orient to the
world means much for Oregon and the
adjacent Northwestern states. In direct
line for this trade, which under an open
door policy is bound to expand with the
coming years.
"The entire Pacific Coast Is certain to
feel the effects of prosperity In Alaska
and the Yukon and everything points to
an increasing annual output of the yel
low metal from the golden North for
many years to come.'
PORTLAND FEELS LIKE HOME
Chicago Agent Is Impressed With
Portland's Solidity and Comfort.
J. C. Thompson district passenger agent
Northern Pacific. Chicago:
"I feel at home in Portland. Its solid
ity, wealth and comfort bring an -Eastern
man so near to home. Its wide, clean
streets, solid business blocks and great,
large, roomy stores of all kinds make
mo feel as if I were shopping In State
street. Chicago, or Broadway. New York.
With irrigation opening up new lands. It
can be safely predicted for Portland and
the north Pacific Coast country a future
that will place it in the forefront as the
greatest fruit region, commanding the ,
greatest share of Oriental trade, and hav
Others Who Speak the Praise.
Commendatory words were also received
from J. C. Andrews, southwestern pas
senger agent. Southern Railway, New Or
leans: Charles W. Humphrey. Northern
Passenger Agent 'Frisco System. St. Paul.
Minn.: Charles C. Trott. District Pas
senger Agent, Northern Pacific Railway,
Milwaukee; H. D. Armstrong, traveling
passenger agent, the Misouri Pacific Rail
way Company. Detroit; George H. Len
nartz. traveling passenger agent, Chicago
& Alton Railway. Indianapolis; C II.
Wiseman, district passenger agent. Balti
more Sz Ohio Southwestern Railroad. Cin
cinnati: J. J. Ferry, district passenger
agent. Northern Pacific Railway. Cincin
nati; L. W. Landman, general agent pas-
line?, Toledo; "William T. Pratt, general J
iuuiern agent it lacuiisiii v.ciiiiui xuui
way. New York City; H. D. Wilson, as
sistant general passenger agent the Mis
souri Pacific Railway Company. Memphis:
Jo.eph Mcllroy, Pacific Coa.t passenger
agent Missouri. Kansas z Texas Rail- J
way system. San Francisco; C. PL. White.
of the Southern Pacific Railway, Los J
Angeles. 1
Moris Eye Rearer cores Eyes: Makes Weak
E Stro&c Soot&c Er Fain'Oec-sa't.Sraart.
OREGON
Hf OF WAITING
Grant's Pass Citizens Unite to
Build Their Own Railroad.
PLAN TO RAISE $50,000
AH but a Small Fraction of This
Amount Is Already Subscribed
to Complete the C. O.
& C. Kailroad.
GRANT'S PASS. Or., Jan. 2T.-(Speclal.)
While all "sorts of railroad talk Is being
Interchanged up north. Southern Oregon
Is also talking railroads. The people of
this section of the state have grown tired
of waiting on the Southern Pacific to
build feeders to Its main line and tap the
rich timber, mineral and farm lands and
are going to do something In the way of
railroad building themselves.
Two years ago a number of San Fran
cisco bankers and Eastern capitalists
made the survey and secured the right
of way for what is known as the Cali
fornia. Oregon & Coast Railway. Noth
ing further was done. Now, unless the
efforts of the business men of Grants
Pass fall, work on this road will be
started before another Summer comes.
From time to time since the surveys
wore completed, efforts have been made
to start the construction of the C. O. &
C. R. R. Each .effort failed and it was
not until last .week that something defi
nite was done. A call for a mass meet
ing to be held at Grant's Pass was sent
out and all the prominent men responded.
The object of the meeting was to raise
530.000 with which to start construction,
either on the C. O. & C. R. R. or to be
used In the building of another railroad
out 01 urants i-ass. The meeting met
with a hearty response, and 51S.C0O was
raised that night. In order that the
project should have some sort of a re
sponsible head a soliciting committee was
appointed. This committee consists of
H. L. GHkey, cashier of the First Na
tional Bank of Southern Oregon; H. C.
Kinney, lumber merchant: J. O. Booth,
County Judge; L. L. Jewell, cashier
Grant's Pass Trust Company, and R. G.
Smith, State Representative from Jose
phine County. Petitions have been circu
lated during the past week and pledges
have been secured for KO.OCO.
Another fact which shows that both
the business mn and the men who own
the right of way mean business was the
filing of condemnation proceedings last
Friday. The papers were filed by At
torney A. C. Hough and they are the first
of a number yet to be filed. The survey
calls for a bridge crossing the Roguo
River at Grant's Pass and another cross
ing Applegate River. The Rogue River
bridge will be 110 feet long and the one
crossing the Applegate will be 150 feet.
The road will start at Grant's Pass and
Its terminus will-be Takilma. the heart
of the exceedingly rich copper deposits.
The stations en route are Crescent
City. Wlldervillc, Wonder. Anderson. Sel
ma, Klrby. Deering and Waldo and others
yet to ue named. The railroad will tap
a territory estimated to have 10O.0OO.00O
feet of timber In the rich Applegnte Val
ley. Slate Creek Valley and the Illinois
Valley. The timber Is fir. yellow and sug
ar pine and the valleys are rich m farm
ing lands.
Near Selma It will be necessary to tun
nel through the mountain. This will cost
between $500,000 and J60O.0CO.
The construction of the road as a
starter will be from Grunt's Pass to Cres
cent City, a distance of 86 miles. An ef
fort will be made to complete this dur
ing 1006. When the road Is constructed
to Its end a number of short branch lines
will be constructed.
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thing that goes toward making it such.
I found on my recent visit that your mer
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doing things that Is characteristic of the
East."
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