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12 THE 3I0RNIXG " OREGOXIAN. MONDAY, MARCH 2. 1903. PHASES OF HUGE SAWMILL IS NQW1NOPFRAT10N Plant Built by C. A. Smith at Marshfield Starts Cutting. MEANS' MUCH FOR COOS' Big Permanent Investment Will Keep, 1500 Men at Work, and Timber Now Standing Will Require 200 Years to Cut. , . MARSHFIELD,' Or., Alarrh 1. iSpe-. ' clal.) The big sawmill erected by the ? A. Smith Lumber & Manufacturing: . Company Btarted lan week. The event ' was one of the most important happen iiifis on Coos Bay for years. The head of the. firm, C. A. Smith, Is the millionaire lumberman of Minneapo ; lis, where he has the largest sawmill in the world. The available timber is ! rajfidly being; exhausted and within five yars the plant at Minneapolis will be closed and the chief seat of operations will be transferred to Coos Hay. A year , ano Mr. Smith bought the property "of the Dean Milling Company, together with lurge tracts of tlnfbor land. He" had pre viously acquired enormous holdings In timber and the company now owns enough timber to keep the big mill, large as it ix. operating for the next 3tK years. The work done by the Smith Company has given Marshfield and Coos Bay In general the greatest real boom It ever hud. The old Dean mill, which Is situat ' -d on the opposite side of Isthmus Inlet. whs enlarged so that- about 85,000 feet of In m her a day has been cut to supply the local trade and to do Home shipping. A machine shop, which is said to be the best equipped in the state, was erected. The new mill is located on a point at the head of Coos Bay and on the Marshfield !de and opposite the old mill. The plant wirh its mills, machine shop, offices, boarding-houses and residences makes quite a little city added to Marshfield. Cuts 25.000 Feet an Hour. The mill proper is 400 feet long and at right aiielcs is a sorting shed the same length.' The mill will have a capacity of cutting 25,im feet of lumber an hour at the lowest estimate. The engine rooms, boiler-house and other buildings are placed at such distances as to insure safety In case of fire. The entire plant is equipped with electric lights, has an automatic sprinkling apparatus for fire protection and has both fresh and salt water available. isthmus Inlet has deep water, so that the oean-going boats can come up the bay to the mill to load. A dock" several hundred feet long is being built and a dredger is now at work constructing a slip for the big steam schooner, the Nan Smith, which was built in the East and is being brought around Cape Horn. It will carry S.rOO.OOO feet of lumber, will be the largest boat of its kind on either the Atlantic or Pacific Coasts, and will be used exclusively by the Smith Com pany. A lumber yard in a convenient part .of Marshfield for the local trade is being arranged. The lumber is leaded on small ca is and will ru n on a tramway from the mill to tile lumber yard and remain on the cars until removed for sale. One thousand of these cars will be used in this way. The Smith Company has purchased at Bay Point, on the Sacramento River, about It) acres of land with a half mile water front. Here will be located a plan ing mill. The lumber for shipment to the East will be taken from Coos Ba y in (lie rough on the boats to Bay Point and there will go through the planing mill and be shipped over the Sante Fe or Southern Pacific, both railroads reach ing the Bay Point property. The ar rangement will be continued until a rail road reaches Coos Bay, when planed lumber can be loaded direct on the cars. WIH Kmploy 1500 Men. The Smith Company has '-already brought hundreds of people to Marsh field but will bring still more. The com pany operates six lumber camps, where the timber is cut, and only a few days no bought still another camp from Frank Boutin. When in full operation the company will employ in its mill and camps about Kuo men. Every possible preparation for the com fort of the employes has been made. A more of houses have been erected near the mill for men with families.- A large boarding-house for unmarried men is jtrovlded. Here comfortable rooms and Kood meals can bo had at reasonable prices. 'The office building is as handsome as any that can be found in the country. It is three stories high and servws as a home as well as workshop for the office force. On the first floor are the general offices, besides private off tees fop the different heads of departments. On the second flqor is a restaurant, where the office men get their meats and where business visitors can be entertained. The owners also have elegant apartments, with bedrooms, parlors and private 1 baths. These apartments, which are oc ! cupied by Mr. Smith when he visits the : mill, are by far the handsomest in the city. In appointment and furnishings they are not excelled in any of the more 'handsome homes of Marshfield. t On the third floor of the building are sleeping rooms for members of the office force, together with baths and all con veniences. There is a fine billiard and pool room and in the basement a bowling alley. The different rooms in the build ing are fitted with the various natural woods of Coos Bay and the finishings and equipment throughout are as handsome as money can make it. TKADE GOOO IX JOSKPHIXE Sprlnp Wen titer Starts Mining Camps Around Grants Pas. GRANTS PASS. March 1. iSpecial.) The Spring trade among the merchants is beginning to pick up in various ways. The recent warm weather has had much to do with the renewing of the rush .Miners whose claims are in outlying dis trict must wait until good weather pre vails In order to get in their supplies. From this source the retail merchant pets much trade. There are also many placer mine that cannot be worked during the dry season but must receive attention while the snow is melting, and these canyon and craw that are now being pirated require a number of men who must be welt supplied with provisions. Things are also moving in other lines of trade. The open season for auto mobiles has arWved. A beautiful 50-hote power. White steamer car was unloaded yesterday, and made its initial trip J INDUSTRIAL NEW STEAM SCHOONER ! , , -,. y em i I . - ?. MARSHFIELD. Or.. Mar. 1. Tho steamship Nann Smith, the big vessel built for the C. A. Smith Lumber Com pany, of this place, and now on the way around the Horn,, will be the biggest' steel steam lumber schooner on the Pa cific Coast. The vessel left Baltimore January 5, and it is expected to make the entire trip In 56 days, without going into port until San Francisco is leached. The schooner carries a cargo of hard coal. The master of the boat la Captain H. C. Kelson, who. for a Ions time- was In. command of the steamer M. F. Plant, plying between this place and San Francisco. It Is not his first trip around the Horn, as it was under his charge some years ago that the Plant was brought from the East to San Francisco. The flrat officer is H. C. Gldding and the second officer James Parker. - The Nann Smith was built by the Newport News Shipping ft Drydock Company, of Newport News, Vs., after a model especially 'designed for C. A. Smith. She wilt carry 2.U25.000 feet of lumber and will be used exclusively by the ' Smith company in transporting lumber from Coos Bay. - ' . The dimensions of theNann Smith are as follows: Length. 293 feet and 6 inches; beam molded -43 feet; depth molded 21 feet; arranged to carry a load 14 feet high. There Is a three-cylinder triple expansion engine, fitted for burning either oil or coal. Handsome Quarters for the owner are fitted out and the boat in every Way is as modern as money can make it. around town. A local agent has a con signment of seven touring cars that will arrive on March 12. These machines are all disposed of to the local trade. SPIUXG WITHER IX GKAXT Mock men Turn Attention to lairy Business. PRAIRIE CITY, Or., March 1. (Spe cial.) This has been the most favorable Winter in the John Day Valley within memory of man. In fact, there has been no Winter weather. The coldest night registered only four below zero, and that was only one night, the remainder the mercury stood above zero, and most of the time above freezing. It is actually Spring here now. Stock is in a splendid condition, with much feed left over for next f?ar. No high winds, no snow worth mentioning, no floodv no cold weather the grandest climate on earth is right here. . - Many of the stockman will furnish milk to the cheese factory here this year, and the dairy business is getting to be one of the best industries in this section, taking the place of beef-raising, which latter is not now profitable. ' Interest liv Walnut Culture. ALBANY, -.Or., March 1. (Special.) A meeting to stimulate interest in walnut culture was held in the Courtiiouse in this city yesterday afternoon. The principal address was delivered by Professor Lewis, of the Oregon Agricultural Col lege, and there was a general discussion. Professor Lewis advocated a growth of the industry in the Willamette Valley, saying conditions are ideal for success ful walnut culture," and gave detailed in struction as to planting, care and culture. There has been considerable interest in this industry in this part of the state for several months, and it is probable that several new walnut orchards will be set out in Linn County this year. May Erect Milk Condenser. ALBANY. Or.. March 1. (Special.) The question of establishment of a milk-condensing plant is again being agitated here. Last year arrangements had been practically completed for the establishment of the largest industry of this kind in the state, at Albany, but a colossal 'graf t was discovered in the plans of an out side promoter who was managing the en terprise and this caused abandonment of the plans. Now the matter is entirely in the hands of local people who are un dertaking the scheme on a smaller scale than the preparations of a year ago. It is now planned to build a plant to cost about fcXXOOO and enlarge It later if con ditions justify. !, J r C. A. a- ,. i in ..id iiiumiiii - GROWTH IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST NANN SMITH, BUILT FOR , . JO LAY PAVEMENT SEVERAL BLOCKS ARE TO BE IMPROVED. Streets Traversed by Electric Line Among Those" to Be Paved. ALBANY. Or., March 1. (Special.) The paving of several blocks of Albany's business thoroughfares is practically as sured for this year. Public sentiment Is united for this improvement and definite action by the Council is expected within a month at most. According to the present plans the expense of the work will be borne by the owners of property adjacent to' the streets paved and there is little discord on the question among the property-OMprs, almost .all being in favor of the plan. With some paving assured, the only question for consideration will be the ex tent of the work. It has been the plan to pave only four blocks of the principal business section the first year, the pave ment to extend along First street from Washington to Lyon streets. Now that the main track of the new electric street railway system will run down Second street, it Is very probable that a portion of the Second street busi ness district will be paved at the same time the new streetcar line is laid. The ties for the Second-street line are already piled along the street, awaiting the com mencement of work. In the event that the paving of a portion of Second street is determined upon it is planned to pave some of the streets connecting First and Second streets, especially Ferry, Broad albin and KUsworth streets. XEW SHIXGLE MILL AT ELM A Shutdown of Association Plants Is Likely. ELM A. Wash..' March 1. (Special.) J. H. Busing has commenced clearing a site for a new shingle mill, which will be erected at once. The mill will be located about three miles east of El ma. not far distant from the old mill site of the A. C. Shaw Lumber Company. Last Summer Mr. Busing built a new mill some four miles southeast of Elma, which he will continue to operate when the market justifies, but which is at present closed owing to the low price of shingles. Some of the shingle mills tributary to M .. SMITH SAWMILL, COOS BAY, UREUO. i' -, ' ii i I OREGON LUMBER TRADE ; J 1 I Elma are running but expect to close unless the price of - shingles advance; It is the general opinion that the asso ciation will order a shut-down of all the association mills for at least '30 days, a move that millmen generally favor. Model Barn at Corvallis. CORVALLJS, March 1. (Special.) The new barn on the college farm has been completed. It is a model in all par ticulars, and will be an object-lesson to all agriculturalists who visit it, in cleanliness, sanitation and convenience. The stalls for the dairy herd are of iron, as are the mangers, with floors of ce ment. A gutter carries off all filth, and the arrangement is such that a hose can be turned on and the place cleaned and dried within a few minutes.- The sec tion for horses is likewise airy and fitted with every appliance for sanitation and cleanliness. Conveniently arranged be tween ..the two' is a huge cement water ing trough supplied with running water. The new establishment supplants an old barn that has been ridif uled and con demned by" all who have visited the farm for years. PRISONER WANTS TO DIE George Mackiitaw Repeats Efforts to End Life. George Mackinaw, a prisoner in the City Jail, who seems to possess a mania for self-destruction, again attempted suicide in his cell yesterday, and only the prompt action of Jailer . Endicott prevented the accomplishment of his intention. Mackinaw, while incarcerated in the City Jail some time ago, butted his head against the wall in an attempt to end his life, and at that time City Phy sician Ziegler was required to dress his self-inflicted wounds. After this epi sode he was sent to the asylum at Sa lem, but was discharged from that in stitution recently. Last week he was arrested while intoxicated and sen tenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Cam eron. Last night, in some manner he became possessed of a rope and was in the act of hanging himself to the bare of his cell when interrupted by the jailer, who promptly cut the rope anc placed the would-be suicide in another cell. Chief Gritzmacher will recommend that Mackinaw be sent to the rock pile, where it is expected that hard work will cause him to forget his deT sire to end his life. FIGHT FEET HIGH SCENIC PHOTOS. See them at Riser's. 248 Alder st. t: v n-.-- sr o v : i : : :- ;: :::-:: : ;-;': .' - : .-w5 -: . GOOO CROPS LIKELY Splendid Progress in Yakima Farming Operations '. MUCH NEW LAND PLOWED Acreage in AH Crops Far Larger Than During Any Previous Season and Prospects Are Bright. NORTH YAKIMA. Wash., March 1. (Special.) Information gathered from all parts of the Yakima district concerning farming and tree planting so far this sea eon indicate that the progress to date by far exceeds that of any previous season in the matter of crops planted, the acre ape covered, and new land cultivated for the first time. 'A summary of the re ports shows that fully twice the area of new land will be cultivated this year over the acreage of raw land! thus improved last yeaj thus doubling the acreage of raw land brought under cultivation in any one season since the use of irriga tion In this district. All of this land will grow vegetables, grain or hay, while a very large proportion of it will be set to orchards or vineyards as well. While the orchards are growing to a bearing age the land between trees will continue to be planted to vegetables. It Is estimated that 10.000 acres of new orchard has been set out since last Sep tember, including the area now ready for the trees for Spring setting. This acre age will contain about 1.600,000 new trees added to the orchard area of the Yakima district. The many orchards that will come into full bearing this year, it is estimated by prominent growers, including officials of the Yakima County Horticultural Union, will about double the output of fruit, figured on the basis of an average yield, from the Yakima country over that of 1W7. From North Yakima alone 470 car loads of fruit were shipped last year, while 50 carloads of apples yet remain at this station in cold storage. Advance requisition has been made for 1000 cars for this year's fruit shipment, while many growers suggest that that number is too low by 200 cars. t'p to date the orchards throughout the entire district are in excellent condition. The work of pruning is practically over and much spraying has already been done. The Winter has been extremely mild, causing some apprehension over the possibility of late , frosts. To prevent damage from that source, many fruit growers will use the tar-pot or Irrigate their orchards next month at night. It is also estimated that double the usual acreage of potatoes and onions will be seeded this year. About the same acreage of alfalfa hay will be harvested, while the acreage of hops will be about 30 per cent less. The acreage of pump kins, squash, carrots and cabbage will be considerably increased. The locl can neries have encouraged the cultivation of pumpkins, some of the fields of that vegetable covering each from 80 to 100 acres. The acreage of sweet potatoes, toward the Columbia River in this dis trict, will be quadrupled. Plowing has been in progress all Win ten Thousands of acres of rich sage brush land have been turned over this Winter for the first time. The prospect for Ohe year is regarded as unusually good. SCORES PROHIBITION LIS BREWER DECLARES REFORMS WILL NEVER RESULT. Urges Men or Good Character to Promote -Morality by Engag ing in Liquor Business. SALEM, March 1. f Special.) That the opponents of the saloon should exercise more faith, hope and charity and rely upon the efficacy of Christianity rather than the strong arm of the law to solve the liquor problem, is the position taken by President F. G. Deckebach. of the Salem Brewery, in a letter to the press Instead of prohibition he wants measures that will encourage men of character to engage In the liquor business and there by promote morality and sobriety and make the saloon an avenue to social ad vantages and agreeable benefits. He thinks no good will come from the 'way the subject is now being handled. The occasion- for Mr. Deckebach's let ter is the discussion now going on in tnis city over the recent increase of the liquor license from 400 to $000 anB the pro posed reduction from $1000 to $00. After referring to communications that have been published In the local papers on the subject, he said. In part: la H eurprlFing that when the Council, without practically any notice to the pub lic, xa?ses an ordinance increasing the saloon licenses from $4fH) to SIOOO. some criticism should be heard ? Experience has demonstrated that Mgh license does not rale the standard of the saloon. The character and Qualification of the "man in the saloon business, la what makes the standard, and the power is abso lutely in the hands ot the Council and the officers of any community to grant or revoke the license of any person who Is not up to the proper qualifications. Why hit around the mark all the time? ijei inc man wno- wants sronibit!on come out honestly and say so. Every fair-minded person win at least respect him for being open and courageous in his action. Then, let the man who realizes that the drink question is a vital issue and yet also real izes that prohibition has never served the cause of real temperance support a sensible measure that wi!r lead' in the end to the abatement of the abuse of drink ing one that will elevate th social sur roundings of the public drinking i laces, one that will encourage more men of respon sibility and charactr to interest themselves In the same ant by doing so render man kind an effective support toward its better ment, both as to morality and sobriety. - A few words more -and, I shall have finished my communication. , As long as men who seek political prefer ment will try to use the saloon business, either In buffeting it about or in seeking its support, whichever way It may con veniently suit their own interests and po litical purposes, just so long will the sa loon Question and the liquor Question as a whole remain a menace to mankind. In stead of an avenue to social advantages and agreeable benefits. I am seriously afraid no permanent good will ever result from the way the subject fs now being handled. It requires a wholesome regeneration, both on the part of Publicans and Pharisees. The present grains of human kindness lack germination, and bitterness is the result. The Publican is no doubt, much to blame, but what of the claas to whom all should look for expressions ef hope, faith and charity? Have they lost faith In the enta cacy of Christianity and must seek the holp of the arm of the law to reform mankind? Xcw Town's First Accident. CLIFFS, Wash., March 1. (Special.) SPECIALISTS THAT CURE MEN Did you ever stop to consider the fact that you are not as good a man ae you used to be; physically, mentally and otherwise? Do you know why?, Failing power, loss of vitality and drains are the most fre quent cause. . It stands you in hand to stop those drains on your very vital force itself. Go to a specialist who can cure these ailments, quickly and surely. Come to us. We don't patch' up. " Oar cure are permanent. No Incurable cues accepted. If you are dfarou raced because other have failed to cure you we ak you to call and see an, and we will make a thorough examination of your caae free of cbarsre. 5fl Strictly reliable and le gally qualified and regl tered to practice medicine. Varicocele This Is an enlarged condition of the veins (usually more noticeable on the left side) caused by mumps, bicycle-ridintc and dissipation. In time It saps a man's physical and mental strenKth if neslected or im properly treated. No operation necessary, as our treatment Is secret with us alone and has never failed. Nervous Do von feel that von are not the man you once were? Do you feel tired in the morninprs and easily exhausted? Is your back lame? Is your memory failing? Do you have difficulty in concentrating your thoughts? Do you notice a loss of ambition? If you suffer from any or all of the above svmptoms you certainly do-not desire to remain so. What you want is to be made strong and vigorous mentally and phys ically, as nature intended. Quick Results. Lasting Cures. Blood May be either hereditary or contracted. The former causes eczema, rheumatic pains, scrofula, etc. The latter becrlns wi!h a small pimple, followed by sores in the mouth and throat, which have the appearance of white patches, spots or sores on the body, face or scarp, fall inn hair and evebrows. and later on other terrible symptoms, such as paralysis or locomotor ataxia, cancerous growths, decayed bones and flesh. . WE OVERCOME IT IN MXETT DAYS. AH symptoms disappear In one to three weeks. Obstructions Of the Urethral passage cans a partial or complete olonnre of the eannl. due the' disease Improperly treated, strain, and the Injudicious use of Instruments, such as sounds. WE CVRE IT BY ABSORPTION. NO PAIN. NO OPERATION. Call and sec us If possible. Write for .Question list If you cannot call.' : MEDICINES ERoSl lJiO TO .50 A COURSE. Consultation Free WRITE if you cannot call. All correspondence strictly confidential and all replies sent in plain envelopes. No names, cases, letters or pho tographs of patients published or exposed. HOURS 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. ; Evenings 7 to 8:30; Sundays 9 A.' M. to 12 noon. ST. LOUIS MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CORNER SECOND AND YAMHILL While playing in the railway yards yes terday with other boys, Wilbur Good rich, the 10-year-old son of L. E. Good rich, city drayman, fell upon one of the heavy rails, breaking his left arm near the wrist. Dr. A. W. Stevenson, of Cliffs, was summoned and reduced the fracture, and the lad is now resting easy. This is the first accident of any import that nas happened In the new town. CHURCH PAYS OFF ITS DEBTS Father Hickey Makes Pleasing An nouncement to Wasco Catholics. WASCO. Or., March 1. (Special.) After mass yesterday morning Rev. Father Hickey, tle pastor, announced to his'con gregation that the Wasco church was now entirely free of debt and that his atten tion would next be devoted to improving the basement and the grounds surround ing the church. The church is a fine wooden structure, 39x72 feet, has stained glass windows and is finished throughout in oil and varnish. Father Hickey has supplied each of his churches Wasco, Kingsley and Bend with splendid altars and sanctuary fur nishings and is now preparing to dis tribute through his large missionary dis trict additional and much-needed sacred vestments. The Wasco Catholic church, with its commodious livinug apartments and grounds, is valued at $5000 and Is free of all incumbrances. ifext Sunday Father Hickey will open the Lienten season at his church in Kingsley. In addition to his onerous church work he la editor and publisher of the Occidental Magazine, which is largely devoted to the development of the Northwest. ' s SHEEPMEX MEET AT V.VLiE One Hundred Woolgrowers Form County Association.- VAL.EL Or., March . 1. (Special. )About 100 woolgrowers met at . Vale yesterday and organized a county woolgrowers' as sociation. The state president and secre tary were present. There was a big ban quet Saturday night at the Goodrich hotel. This county has one-third more sheep than any other county in the state and the organization, is taking hold of vital matters. Electric Lights for South Bend. SOUTH BEND. Wash.. March 1. (Spe cial.) A contract has been entered into PAY WHEN CURED T ma ke a. definite proposal to wait for my ce until you are M.tiFfled that your - cur is com plete. This, of course, indicates that Z bare unlimited confidence in my ability, but I want you to have other and better reasons for choosing me as your physician. I want you to consider my vast experience and my unequaled suc cess as a specialist. For more than 25 years I- have been curinjr cases Just like your and have built up a practice that Is by far thf largest of its kind west of Chicago. Every method of treat ment I employ in original and marks a distinct advance in MY FEE In Any Un complicated Disorder medical science. Surely, considering things, you will not remain undecided pnysician con serve you oest. CONSITTATION FREE MY HONEST AND CANDID ADVICE COSTS YOU NOTHING. I cheerfully give you the vry b.t opinion, guided by years of successful practice. Men out of town, in trouble, write If you cannot call, aa many cases yield readily to proper home treatment and cure. If you cannot call, write for DtastnoeH Chart. My offices are open alt day from 9 A. M. to 0 P. M.. and Sundavs from lO to 1. The DR. TAYLOR Co. .CORNER SECOND AND Our Special Prices Varicocele Hydrocele Atrophy ervoua Debility... MartiBK I leer ' Flood Disorders rimplrn Kezema RlNdflcr Aliment Kidney Ailment. . Protate Ailment $5.00 TO $30 People ksnu so well, of our ability that they are lllllna our office by the score. If Von C'nnnnt Cull, Write for Free Self Examination Blank. Medicines from 91.50 to 9MH a cour. Ithln Any Man Reach. Debility Poison DISPENSARY STREETS, PORTLAND, OREGON. with T. H. Ridgenay, of the Electric Engineering Company of Seattle, where by the Raymond Electric Company line will be extended to South Bend and service started by March 20.. Five f t c lights will be put in on the main streets of South Bend. Nervous Break-Down Nerve energy is tlie force that controls the or gans of respiration, cir culation, digestion and , elimination. When you feel weak, nervous, irri table, sick, it is often be cause you lack nerve energy, and. the process of rebuilding and sustain ing life is interfered with. Dr. Miles' Nervine lias cured thousands of such cases, and will we believe benefit if not entirely cure you. Try it. "My nervous . system gave away completely, and left me on the verge of the grave. I tried skilled physi cians but got no permanent relief. I got so bad I had to give up my business. I began taking Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine. In a few daya I was much better, and I continued . to Improve until entirely cured. I am In business again, and never miss an opportunity to recommend this remedy." MRS. W. L. BURKE, Myrtle Creek, Oregon. Your druggist sells Dr. Miles' Nerv ine, and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (only) if It falls to benefit you. - Miles Medical Co., Elkhartj Ind all these DR. TAYLOR, The Leading Special tat. as to what 13414 Morriion Ktreet. MORRISON STREETS, PORTLAND, OREGON.