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THE 3IORMXG OREGOMAN, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1908. PHASES OF THE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST i F3 ffl S B pais e 1 RAILROAD TRACK LAID TO DORMS ADDS TO CANNERY ROOMS OF THE CORVALLIS COMMERCIAL CLUB Monmouth Company Installs Hew Machinery. 12 UUubn Work on California North eastern Goes Ahead on Schedule Time. START OPERATION MAY 1 This Will Bring w Line Within Klrven Mllen of Klamath Falls, Which Will Be Reached Be fore the End of the Year. KLAMATH FAU.S. Or.. April 2. fpperlal. I For the flrnt time In the hiatory of building of the California Northeaatern Railway, the construc tor! force has completed a king stretch of new track on schedule time. It was announced early In February that the trni'k would he flnixhed to Iorrls by April 20. Hrld this wan done to the day. Tterular train service will be estab lished to that place the first of May, and thereafter the stafre trip for Klamath Kalis will be only 11 miles, the distance between Dorris and the steamboat landing on ' the Klamath River at Bllrlel. There remains a stretch of about 10 miles of grade to complete between Iorrls and the channel to the Klamath lllver, through the nwanip lands of Lower Klamath I.ake, and It Is ex pected that the work will be finished nnd track laid to that point by July 1. or possibly at an earlier date. Of this illstance, about half will be covered by temporary "shoo-fly" -tracks over the lower points of two bills that will be. cut by tunnels on either side of the e-ection characterised as "The Hole-in--the-Ground," being a vast natural de pression Just south of the Oregon Otlifnrnla line, lying between some what rugged hills: a low ridge on the east dividing it from the tule lands of lxiwer Klamath Lake. Construction of the tunnels will require consider able time, and meantime the railroad wilt be operated over the temporary trackage. Archie Mason, contractor on the grade through the tule lands, has withdrawn from the work, nnd the contract has been taken over by F. P. , Clark ajid associates, of Ios Angeles, and It Is reported that, one or two ad ditional dredgers will be Installed to hasten completion of the work. That powliui is the only obstacle to laying sleel to Klamath Kails, as the remain der of tlie line is comparatively light Work, which could he quickly finished. For two years the officials of the Southern Pacirlc have given assur ance of the completion of the railroad to Klamath Kalis this year, and people realize that It Is an easy task with the new situation that has come about In reference to finding labor and keep ing men on the work. Three camps ltave been established by the eontrac r tors between Dorris and the Klamath River, and dirt is being moved more rapidly than at any previous time. Conditions of the weather have been most favorable throughout the late Winter and Spring months, and the force employed has been up to the maximum desired by the contractors. It is reported that extensive yard fa cilities for the holding, feeding and shipping of livestock will he provided at Mount Hebron, work on which Is to be prosecuted at once, in order to bave the stock-pens In readiness for Hll future cattle shipments from the Interior country that can be bundled to best advantage via that point. This will divert n large amount of shipping from the stations at Montague and Gazelle, which have for many years been among the heaviest stock-shipping polriis on the old main line of tho Southern Pacific. lBKAIi COMIITIOXS IV LAKE Open Winter anil Early Spring Cause Early Sprouting. I.AKBVIHW, Or.. April (Special.) After the most open winter that South eastern Oregon has ever experienced this section is now enjoying a Spring that In sures wealth to her people. At no time during the past Winter did the ther mometer In Iake County register a tem perature below lero. and most of the time balmy Spring-like weather prevailed. There were but few flurries of snow, and these melted away before a warm sun. The result was that but little feeiilng was required, atock generally finding ex cellent range, during the entire Winter, and the end of Winter tlnds sufficient feed on baud to tide the stock interests through a hard Winter, even if no hay should he put up this season. On the desert sheep men have reported an Ideal Winter, with Just enough snow to furnish water for stock, and with plenty of feci; to put sheep In excellent condition. As the vast desert lying east of Goose lakn Valley is the feeding ground for the thousands of head of sheep thill constitute a large portion of the wealth of lake County, a Winter like the one Just ended means an addition to the profit column. Since the new year began there has leen but little rain and practically no snow. Crops of every kind were piit In eurly. and already there Is an excellent growth In everything that riepemis upon Spring weather. Fruit Is In bud, trees ure sending forth leaves, and the pros pects are excellent for a most prosperous season. A warm rain during the past few day has broken prospects of drouth, and l.ake County will this season con vince the worldi that she can grow anv crop that flourishes in the temiicrate lone. KAINS WELCOME IN Kl,.M TH Timely SlroMors Start Crop Grow ing In Good Shape. Kl.AMATH K.I,L. Or.. April . (Special.) Klamath County has received welcome and abundant Spring rains after a period of comparttlvely dry weather extending from about February 15. The dry weather had been marked by only Very slight showers and the entire ab sence of storm periods enabled the farm ers to bring a large acreage of raw land tinder cultivation for the first time. While a great deal of seeding has been done Splendid rains came on April 14. fol low ed by showers since, that have started the crops growing in splendid shape. Kvery indication now is that the seasort will have its normal rainfall and that crops grown on the upland, above irri iration. will be up to the usual standard of excellence that has distinguished this region from the arid sections of ijther slates, where, great irrigation works are located, iicre, the area under cultiva p J - 1 rxy r - - tiff? 4 Ma tTRl to--i " h v -. . j-M , til JyA '- , .:..? tl f. , X X- X--- rf A ' S ' i A Ur , 'Ip T iff vr'r . . - Mh fcs VT 111" JlS L JUrrrf. j - c -r IcA -.&t ('OKVAI-I-IH. Or.. April 26 (Spotial.) The run in it of th t'orvallis CommiT- cial Club art described a tlm handsom est Hub quarters in OroRon outside of Portland, and were the scone of a-brilliant bouse-warm in (c last week. The designs and all the handiwork in thHr preparation was by Portland artist!. A combination of colonial and new art tion by dry farming methods is greater in extent than that cultivated under irri gation, with splendid results secured each year .in grain, fruits, vegetables and hay products. Some of the area now fanned without irrigation will be watered eventually by irrigation from the Gov ernment canal system. fcVKX BKTTFrt THAN IX 1 fl 7 lcmaiiI for Lumber in Coos Hay Keeps Mills Busy. MARSH V KM"). Or.. April 2i. (Spocial.) The local building rush continues on Coos Bay, with the prospect of this Sum mer being oven better than last year. The consumption of lumber is big and the mills have many orders for supplying new bouses. The A Smith mUl, which was recently started, will not be affected by the lack of domand. for lumber from which the mills generally arc suffering. With the local building, the establish ment of the lumber yards and outside or ders the big mill will be busy for a year ahead, regardless of outside conditions. The company has large orders for min ing timber at San Pedro and most of the lumber shipped now from here will go to that point. New School for Cornelius. FOR KST GROVK. Or.. April -(Special. The school board of Cornelius has decided to build a fwrnu brick schoolhouse In the near future. According to tho plans which bave been decided upon the edifice will be a two-story structure with basement and will bave four recitation rooms. It will be fitted with a modern beating plant and tho rooms, will be supplied with automatic ventilation. The board has obtained a piece of property near the encampment grounds for the new schoolhouse which, when completed, will be tho best in the county in the matter of modern convenience. There are at present ltij children in the district and the school has three teachers. The board of directors is composed of Messrs. M. H. Henderson. James Morrtsey and C. AV. Kltch. the latter recently removed to PUley. His successor will be elected on May 4. To Cur m Cold In One ly Take LAXATIVE PROMO Qulntn Tablet. Prusslst refund money If It fal Is to cur. Tfi. V. UKOVE slsnatur U on each box. 35a designs characterizes the Reneral in terior scheme, the woodwork through out brin jr f1nihed in a walnut stain, which, with the beamed ceilings and tho mission furniture, give the rooms a mission effect. Around the reception room anil the ladles parlor, which are separated by new art prills. Is a six-, font burlap wainscot, finished In leather CROP PROSPECTS ARE CODO A Hi INDICATIONS EXCELLENT IX LAXE COUNTY. Hop Fields Are Being: Worked and Season's Yield Will Not Be Fur Behind 190 7. Kt'GEXB. Or.. April Special.) The prospects for an all-around good crop in Lane County could hardly be bet ter than at this time. The Winter has been an Ideal one. both the Fall and Spring affording the best of weather for the farmer and fruitgrower to get In his crops and to look after his orchards. The dry. open Winter has held hops back somewhat, which the majority of growers consider much to their advan tage. The prospects for hops are above the average, and the indications are that the number of bales for 19'8 will not be much short of that for li07. A number of yards have been plowed up. but these for the most part are small ones, and a number of yards, which two or three months ago were ready to be abandoned, bave been leased for the year or are be ing cultivated by the owners. It is com monly thought that a number of yards which are being carefully worked have been abandoned. This belief may ac count to some extent for the activity among a number of growers who felt it was to their advantage to try the hop game another year, inasmuch as a num ber had decided to quit. About 200 acres have either been plowed up or aban doned for the year. The prospects for grain and bay are good, and the only crop that has Wen t ail In danger Is some of the earlier trult. which'' it is considered this morning was probably adversely affected in certain sections where last night's frosts were hardest. However, unloss some severe frosts occur during the Spring, what has already happened will not cause any con siderable dnmage over the country. Two Hotels' for MarMifield. MARSHFIKLD. Or.. April (Special.) -J. H. .Bridges, of Reno, New, has ar brown. Above this, tho walls are nfle preen, with cream oeilinps. Under the kyllphts In the nmin parlor arc two beautiful column lights of art plass. The card-rooms are separated from tho billiard-rooms by immense new art col umns, while around the walls there is a low wainscot of fir panels finished In walnut brown. The walls are tinted. rived In the city with plans for a new five-story hotel, which he will erect at once at the corner of C street and Broadway. The plans were drawn by Architect Dodd. of Reno, and call for a steel and concrete structure, in addition the Coos Bay Hotel Company, a local corporation, has plans for a $75,000 hotel, which will also be on C street. The ho tels will adjoin at the rear. 'Mr.' Bridges states that he will push the building ns fast as possible and hopes to have the place ready for business in a few months. LAMBING SEASON SUCCESSFUL Promising Year for Slieep Industry In Baker County. BAKBI CITY, Or.,. April 36. (Special.) The sheeprafelng Industry Is one of the important resources of Baker County, and the sheepmen have reason to rejoice this year because of the successful lambing season. Conditions have been most favor able throughout the season and the per centage of ltss has been very small. The range Is in excellent condition and the sheep are thriving wonderfully. Sheep raiders all over the county are very pros perous and they are looking forward to a successful year. One drawback that will cause some hardship to the growers of this county is the failure to sell their yearlings. Usual ly a large number of sheep are shipped out of Baker County, but thus far not a sheep has been sold In this County, so far as Is known. F. C. Oxman. the sheep king of the Durkee district, has bought a few thousand sheep and shipped thorn into this county, but the raisers who have sheep to sell nnd them a drug on the market, for not & buyer has purchased any in this county. Marslifield Needs Sewers. MARSHFJBLD. Or.. April 26. (Special.) The City Cornell and property-owners of the city have for some time been dis cussing the matter of sewer Improve, ments. The city has grown so rapidly that the sewer facilities must be greatly enlarjced and increased. It has about been decided that the new sewer system should embrace the entire city and be of such extent as to provide for the future growth. ' Hanao shoes fit the feet. Rosenthal's, Pompeiian red and the ceilings crerfin. In the refreshment-room the walls are cream and the wainscoting brown. In this room is a beautiful art glass dome. Throughout the quarters the light fix tures are In mission design, and are finished in Verde antique preen. Red is the dominant oolor in the floor-cover in ps. and the furniture is oak. PULLS GUN TOWARD HIM OF rOl'JtSK TRIGGER CATCHES AND KOY CLARK IS DEAD. Twelve - Year - Old Itoy Near Cot Inge Grove Out Hunting When the Fain I Accident Occurs. COTTAGK GROVE. Or.. April 36. (Spe cial.) Roy Clark, 12-year-old' son of Charles (lark, at Curtln Spur. 14 miles south of this city, wns fatally shot while out hunting near his home yesterday afternoon. The .boy, in company with a playmate, was returning home. They I sat down to rest and young dark laid his rifle down in front of him. As they started to resume the homeward Tuurncy the boy grasped his 32-29-callber rifle by the muzzle and pulled it toward him. It was the same old story. The hammer caught on something, the gun was dis charged. Tlie ball entered the abdomen of young Clark, ranged slightly upward and came out just over the right kidney. Physicians were summoned from here and the victim was taken to a Eug?ne hospital, but died at 7 o'clock this morn ing. Another shooting accident Is Just re ported. Ren Sanford accidentally shot himself through the foot while out target practicing this afternoon. HlBAXD FINISHES THE JOB Wife Tries to Cut Throat and He Obligingly Helps Her. BELLING1IAM. Wash.. April 26. (Special.) Mrs. Ah Wangh was killed by her supposed husband in the United States Immigration shed at Sumas -last nlglit. It Is believed the woman was the slave of the man who killed her. lie says she tried to kill herself, and so he finished the job by cutting her throat with a razor. The pair waa caught near tlie boundary line last week and placed In the detention shed for depor tation to China. Today SherifT Wil liams brought tlie murderer to the County Jail in this city. PROJECT A BIG SUCCESS Tile Factory. Creamery and Other Xmt Industries ' Are Being Started The Whole Com munity Is Prosperous. MONMOUTH. Or.. April (Special.) The steady and substantial development of new industrial conditions in the Wil lamette Valley- Is nowhere more in evi dence than in the changing: conditions of Monmouth and vicinity during the last year. Although one of the oldest towns in Oregon, situated on a scenic location, amidst the richest farming lands, it has been chiefly known as an educational town, first as the location of Monmouth University from which developed Oregon's first normal school, whose 1000 craduates Include some of the most prominent men of the Xorthwest In all profession?, and Its hundreds of active teachers today testify to the wide Influence of thU in stitution. While the cltisens of Mon mouth have not In the least lost any of their pride in the school, as is shown In their willingness and ability to raise- JfiOOO to tide it over Its temporary straits on account of lack of state support, yet they have realised in the past year the need of taking advantage of the National busi ness conditions with which this locality is so well favored by nature. The Monmouth Evaporating & Canning Company, which Is entirely a local affair with a paid-up capital of 116.000. has com pleted its plant and built two large build ings, one equipped for evaporating all suitable fruits, and the other one in which has Just been installed modern machinery for canning. The company Is now ready to can all the marketable fruits and vegetables. This company last year paid Its stockholders the remarkable dividend of 22V4 per cent on the operation of the exaporator alone. This flara has been the means of in creasing the orchard plantings several hundred acres this year, and is looked to as the leading factor In developing a large fruit center here, where the rolling land with a deep rich soil is so well adapted to fruit culture of all varieties congenial to the Western Oregon climate. The farmers of this vicinity, assisted by the business men, have organized and equipped a modern creamery, which will commence operation the first of next month. Its building is a model of neat ness and good taste, erected for this spe cial purpose, and the machinery is of the best, selected by an experienced cream ery man. This new enterprise will start with- good prospects, and will be well sup ported, as the number of cows has been increasing In the southern part of the county for several years. A large brick and tile factory is just completing its plant In the north part of town and will be in operation In a few weeks. The company already has orders for 230.000 brick to be delivered In July, and will be kept busy making tile, as this is the only plant of the kind In the county and the ue of tiling is continually growing In favor with the farmers. Among other enterprises planned are a large lumber yard and box factory, and a hard-wood handle factory. , The opportunity In this vicinity Mr farming on small tract was never as good as at preaent, as the lands ad joining town and on the nearby hills are so well adapted to fruit culture and dairy ing, and as yet arc comparatively low priced, although a steady stiffening in price Is Indicated. Some of the large holders of land are now willing to cut up their" farms and offer them in small tracts, realizing the time for large farms is rapidly passing. LARGE ACREAGE SPRING GRAIN Ivinn County Farmers Take Advan tage of Good Season. ALBANY, Or., April 26. (Special.) The acreage of Spring grain in Linn County this year Is estimated to be twice as large as that of any season for the past four or Ave years. The acreage of Fall grain is equal to that of past years, so Linn County will have an unusually large acreage of grain this year. A favorable seeding season is the sole cause of this Increased acreage. For the past several years, the acreage of Spring grain in this county has been gradually declining, due largely to the increase in dairying and diversified farming. The seeding seasons have not been very favorable, either, and Linn County lias raised a great deal loss Spring grain recently than in years gone by. But this Spring the best seed ing season In many years came, and farmers hastened to take advantage of it. Some farmers in this part of the Val ley are yet engaged In the work of seeding. Most of them have completed sowing the Spring grain, but In' some localities the seeding will continue for a week longer. The Fall grain Is now looking splen did, and If present favorable conditions continue, there will be a record-breaking yield. But it is far too early to figure on the season's yield. CADET BAND VERY POPULAR Generous Encores Accorded Concert in Corvallis Saturday Niglil. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COL l.KGK, Corvallis, Or., April 26. (Spe cial.) The O. A. C. Cadet Regiment Band took Corvallis by storm last night in a concert which so far eclipsed expectations that the audience was amazed at the excellence of the per formance. The programme comprised an even dozen numbers, but so great was the appreciation that the encores ran the aggregate up to 23, all the numbers being classical. The house was packed to capacity. Vocal solos and encores by Miss Spangler. of Cor vallis. and Harry Moore, of Portland, were the only features other than the numbers by the 36 members of the band. The band Is being urged to re peat the concert In some other towns of the state. Hurry Work on Planing Mill. ALBANY. Or.. April 28. (Special.) Work Is progressing: rapidly on the new planing mill of M. J. Cameron & .Son. at the foot of Ferry street. It will he in operation In three weeks. In addi tion to planing- apparatus, the mill will be equipped with woodworking machin ery, and will be a valuable addition to Albany's Industries. It will be the sec ond planing mill In this city. Fruitgrowers' Association. At a recent meeting; of farmers in Junker's Hall, at Sandy, steps were taken Coughs.Golds, i CROUP, VrtioopingCciii Is plenum it tk. , it ceatete n jfan r tllwr hantfH 4t$m1 ay JIwmwm aMiy la a kiy m adstt. Price 2S ertB, Urritatati. Nervou Break-Down Nerve energy is tlie force that controls the or gans of respiration, cir culation, digestion and .eLmiination. "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 has 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 nie on the vergo 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 days I was much better, and I continued to Improve until entirely cured. I am In business again, and never miss an opportunltv to recommend this remedy." MRS. W. I.. BURKK, 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., Elkhart, Ind TOR TOILET AND BATH Delicate enough for the softest kin, and yet efficacious in removing any stain. Keeps the sltiru in perfect condition. In the bath gives all the desirable after-effects of a Turkish bath. It should be on, every wash etand. ALL GROCERS AND DRUGGIST to pcrr.-ct the organization of a frultsrow crs' association for that territory. Mike stedt were appointed a committee, to pre pare by-laws and constitution to report at the meeting to be held next Saturday, May 2. Ill the same place. The new or ganization will be modeled after the IlouJ River Kruitcrowcrs' Association. Tin fanners of the Sandy district nrc miiih interested ill the movement. Their sl gnn wilfhe "The hest upple in the world." TRAVELERS' tilllJE. PORTLAND RY.. LKiHT l'OWER CO. " CARS LEAVE. Ticket Office and Walllng-Room. 1-lrat and Alder streets FOIt. Oregon City 4. 6:311 A. M., and every SO mlnutrs to and Includliic V r. M., then 10. 11 P. M. : last car V2 mldnlKht. Orebnm. linrtng. Eaglij Creek, Eia eaila, Cazudcro, l-'ulrvlrw and Trout llale 7:10, l.li 11:12 A. M., 1:15. a.U 6. IS. 7:25 V. M I OR -VANCOUVER. Ticket office and wnltlnu-room Second and YYnshtriEt'Hl streets. A. M. tl:l."'. B:0U. 7:2.r. R:00. 8:33, 9:10. tt:JU. ln:30. 11:10. 11:50. V. M rJ:3. 2:30. 3:10. S:M. 4:30. 5:10. S:50. B:30. 7:03. 1:4(1, 8:15. U :-'.-.. 10:351. 11:4." On Third Monday In Kvery Month the last t ar Leaves at 7:05 P. M. lui)y ektept Sunday. ILfaily except Monday. I CANADIAN PACIFIC Km press Lin of tha Atlantic. LESSTHAN FOUR DAYS ATSEA The Kinpre5e :!! from (Juebee to Liver pool in six days; two daya on the majesllo Kt Lawrence. Speed, comfort, eJ'gant-n and aoVnty ui combined In linso cplrndld preps steamers. Ask any Il'k.-t bkiii for i.artlculai-a. or write J- It. .lOIIN'MlN. I'iibm. Ant.. 142 Third, Portland, Or. North Pacific S. S. Co's. Steamship Roanoke and Geo. W. Oder Sail for Eureka, San Francisco and Los Angeles direct every Thursday at 8 1 M. Ticket office 132 Third St., near Alder. Both phones, M. 1314. H. Young", Agent. HAN FRANCIHtO PORTI..Ill H. S. CO. Only Direct Steamers and ijayliKht Sailings. From Atnaworth Dock. Portland, n A. M. H.H. Nnator. Ma.v 3. IB. 30. etr. U.S. Rose City. May . 33. June 8. etc. From Kpar St . San Fran.-laco. 11 A. M. S.H. Kw City May t. 10. 3(1. etc. ts.a. ma(or. May 9. 23. June 3. etc. J. W. HANKOM, IXx-k Aaent. Main ,'H Alnswortli lok. M. I.. Itoche. Ticket Agf-nt, 11 :;d St. COOS BAY LINE The ltamer BRRAKWATKR leaves Port land every W elnedny at B V. M. from Oak ttret duck, for Morib tirnd, Miartthlleld and Coo Buy point . Freight riived till 4 P. M. on l.iy of nlUns Paisenn- far tirst cU. 10; -ond-(.'laeB. $1, Including b-rirt and meals. Inquire city ticket office. Third and Wanhinjiioa yiieei. or Oik-nueet duck.