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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1916)
THE SUNDAY OTTEGONTAN-, rOKTLATD, 3fAY 7, 1916. It FIRST RA1LSURVEYS TO BE IDE SOON Oregon, California & Eastern Line Development to Be Rushed, Says Strahorn. 900-MILE TRIP IS TAKEN Satisfaction Is Expressed at Many Developments Throughout Coun try to Be Tapped by Sew Route in Central Oregon. Preliminary surveys on the Oregon, California & Eastern Railway will te completed by the middle of the Sum mer. and further development will be pressed forward as rapidly as possible, nays Robert E. Strahorn. president of the road, who has Just returned from n extensive tour through Central Ore-j con, Mr. Strahorn is thoroughly encour aged as a result of his trip. ' He trav eled more than 900 miles, starting from Bend and leading through La Pine and Fremont to Silver Lake. thence through the whole length of the Fort Rock and Christmas Laka valleys and by way of the Narrows of Harney and Malheur lakes to Bendier in Crane Creek Gap, the proposed western ter minus of the Oregon Short Line. He proceeded southward through the town of Harriman, around the east side of Steins Mountain to the Alvord Lake country in extreme Southern Oregon: thence around the southern and west ern sides of Steins Mountain through the Catlo "Valley. Warner Lake and Abert Lake regions to Paisley. From Paisley he went to Lakeview and to Klamath Falls, returning to Bend by way of Upprr Klamath Lake and Kla math Mari?K A number of side trips were made from several of these points and a large portion of the 450 miles of the surveyed lines of the Oregon. California & Eastern Railway was closely followed. Developments Are Gratifying. Mr. Strahorn was much gratified at the many developments which have taken place in the past year in this country. No part of it seems to have stood still. For example, he reports nbout 100 families have located In Catlo Valley, a section 20 miles wide and 40 miles long, and but a small fraction of Harney County. "Catlo Val ley." said Mr. Strahorn, "is one of the highest elevated districts in Central Oregon, and even here fruit treps ot' various kinds were found in blossom and vegetation well advanced. "Many of the homesteaders were making permanent improvements of such a character as to insure thorough stability of the country. They all talk confidently of their future notwith standing the nerest railroad point Is about 150 miles distant and that they have to haul their building material, fencing and other supplies from a point north of Burns about 100 miles distant. "The group of valleys on the east side of Steins Mountain, Including Happy Valley, Anderson's Valley, Wild Horse Valley, and others, form a con nected arable district about 85 miles long and from two or three miles to 20 miles wide." said Mr. Strahorn. "This is all in Harney County. These Val leys, lying around the base of Steins Mountain, while so isolated, enjoy a very happy combination of the im mense Summer range covering Steins Mountain and vast stretches of hay lands and Winter ranges around its base. 250-Mile Aolo Trip Is Made. "It required about a 250-mile auto- inobile trip to encircle this mountain from the north end of which, stretch ing 50 miles northward to Malheur . Lake, is the great Blitzen Valley re prion which has been so well developed by Colonel William Hanley. This property recently changed hands, now being owned by the Swift interests and the Corbett family, of Portland. This is regarded as an ideal stock-raising section, probably the best in Eastern Oregon. "The whole Steins Mountain country in connection with Harney Valley of fers splendid opportunity for develop ment by the Oregon Short Line ap proaching from the east and our pro posed line to be built eastward from Bend to a connection with the Oregon Short Line somewhere in the Burns ter ritory." At Lakeview, Mr. Strahorn was ad vised by the officials of the United States Land Office that an average of 100 land entries have been made per year for the past three years. As this district includes only Klamath and Lake counties and a small portion of crook County, It will give some lde of the activity existing in Government lands. Another striking fact was the census recently taken of Fort Rock Valley which lies mainly in Crook County, showing 521 families with 2 srhoolhouses. This valley lies about 60 miles south of Bend and will be crossed from north to south by the Bend-Lakeview line of the Oregon California & eastern. Probably the most important agri cultural development is In Klamath County where the valleys may not be Quite so large as in Harney County, but where the very large proportion of re clatmed marsh lands are said to be among the richest in the world. There are several hundred thousand acres of these marsh lands in Klamath County of which several thousand acres are being reclaimed every year. They at once become thickly settled and de veloped. Their productiveness is so prodigious that 40 or SO acres is con sidered a good farm. It will be the cattle and dairying country par excel lence, says Mr. Strahorn. Ttry Farming; Progress la Made. "While the marshes are being thus rapidly drained and developed, great progress is being made on the upland dry farms," he explained further. "Many new tracts are being cleared of sage brush and put into crops this season. It is believed that the usual wheat yield in the vicinity of Klamath Falls. amounting to about 250.000 bushels per year, will quickly double. Klamath County has also in the past year shipped about 10,000 hogs and considerably more than $1,000,000 worth of beef and many sheep. "The development of new farm lands. irrigation projects, etc.. Is also very active in the Silver Lake region and about Paisley. Private Irrigation proj ects are being pushed on a considerable scale, while the larger projects under the district plan are being organized and placed in a fair way for early construction." Mr. Strahorn found large Quantities of wool being hauled north from the Lakeview and Paisley districts to Bend, a distance of from 100 to 160 miles, for shipment to Portland; also that a Pais ley firm which last year shipped S50. 000 pounds of goods from San Fran cisco is this year buying its entire stock at Portland. He also learned that there are 330.00 head of sheep grazing in the country trlrutary to his pro jected railway with an annual wool' production of about 2,000.000 pounds. Contrary to reports broadcast during the Winter, the losses of sheep and cattle were comparatively small While there was an unusual snowfall in the higher districts, the Winter ranges re inforced by large amounts of hay brought the cattle and sheep through in good shape. Meanwhile the heavy snowfall has left the soil in fine shape for dry farming. Lumber Industry Reins; Developed. The lumber interests are being very rapidly developed. Besides the two great mills recently completed at Bend, the starting of one of which Mr. Strahorn witnessed while there, new mills of considerable capacity have been built on Upper Klamath Lake and smaller ones in various other sections. In Klamath Falls sev eral factories are utilizing lumber for boxes and other by-products on a large scale. The largest mill at Klamath Falls, having a capicity of 250,000 feet for each 10 hours, is now arranging to put on a night shift so Its produc tion can be increased to 600,000 feet per day. One of the big Bend mills is doing the same, and the capacity of one of the Bend mills will be doubled in the near future. All of these lumber man ufacturers advised Mr. Strahorn that they had booked orders for a long time ahead and that these orders were well distributed throughout all of the Central states, reaching as far south as Texas. About 300 miles of the Oregon. Cali fornia & Eastern lines have been sur veyed, while several hundred miles of preliminary surveys have been run In addition. The two parties now in the field are expected to complete the engi neering work by mid-Summer, after which several months of office work by the draftsmen will place the whole project on paper in good shape. The most important field work now going on is the new line being run south from Silver Lake via Sycan Marsh and. Sprague River to Klamath Falls. This is an important diversion from the line originally run from Silver Lake to Klamath Falls via Kirk. The new line is about 40 per cent complete and is thus far very favorable. If present prospects are realized, while the new line will involve 60 miles more construction, it will develop an entirely new and much richer territory than the old line. Meetings Held at Towns. Besides endeavoring to complete his knowledge of the entire Central Ore gon country lying tributary to these proposed lines, Mr. Strahorn held meet ings with the people at such points as Bend.. Silver Lake, Lakeview, PaLaley and Klamath Falls to adjust terminal and right of. way details which have arisen since surveys were commenced. All of these meetings were largely at tended and enthusiastic, and assurances were everywhere received of unani mous support of the people. In the language of several, "anything that was asked for would be produced." This -is being made good by the con stant free tenders of rights of way and station grounds by the various com munities. Among other developments which promise large tonnage to the Central Oregon railway are the great soda de posits, estimated at from 700,000 to 1,000,000 tons of solid crystallzed soda at Alkali Lake, owned by the Spreck cls interests. These people have just sent in two large auto trucks loaded to the guards with machinery for a plant which they will immediately establish at the deposits to extract the moisture from the product, thus reduc ing the weight of the material about one-half and leaving it so near chemi cally pure as to be readily marketable at good figures. When the plant is completed the trucks will be used to haul the prod uct to Lakeview, whence it will be shipped over the Tsevada-California-Oregon Railroad to San Francisco. These trucks will be able to deliver 10 tons to the railroad per day. There are also signs locally of the develop ment of Summer and Abert lakes proj ect as a result of the activities of Jason Moore, Mr. Strahorn. reported. It is .reported that machinery will be shipped in at an early date to distill the valuable salts said to exist in great quantities in these lakes. Who ever heard of a genuine Pearl Necklace for $10? THE" r0 Tr.rt. mi ppUd tor The perfect gift for the baby, the girl, the young lady, the bride The Add-a-pearl Necklace con sists of a group of genuine pearls strung on silk ana inserted in a fine gold neck-chain, with provi sion to add a pearl as occasion demands. The most fascinating way of assembling a pearlneckUce. Pearls at an investment The same amount invested in pearls and deposited in a bank ten years ago, would today show the pearls 2)4 more profitable investment. This will always be true. Come in and let tzs explain tttlM new gttt idea FELIX BLOCH 334 Washington St. Diamond Silverware Watches Clocks FLOWERING PLANTS We have thousands of choice Ge raniums, Petunias, Asters, Salvias, O etc., and all the de sirable flower ing and ornamental plants for porch and window boxes, pots, urns and hanging baskets and yard decoration. Buy our strong, well rooted pot grown plants that will give a profusion of bloom all Sum- Garden Tools and Supplies of all kinds. Sprays and Spray ers, Fertilizer, Pots, Jardinieres, etc, etc. Routledge Seed & Floral Co. 169-171 Second St, 145-147. We move; "Watch Us Grow" after June 3 at 145 2d St. if I j ii BEAUTY SHOP HA1RDRESSLNG AND MANICURING PARLORS CHIROPODIST FIFTH FLOOR n Store Your Far s in our dry, cold-air safety vaults on the prem ises, where they will be secure from fire, theft, moths and loss. Expert repairing- and remodel ing now at special Summer rates. Phone or drop a postal and we will call for your furs. Delivery later when desired. ' " Tut Quality' STciat oi Portland rN. AUcU'MarTtaaav Atemr 9iav .- Our Kodak Shop is the most finely equipped in the city. Full lines of kodaks, cameras, all supplies. Develop ing and printing" by an expert formerly with the Eastman Company. Films left with us before 5:45 P. M. finished by 11 A. next day. In quire about our FREE enlargement offer Main floor. This Ad and Our Back Page Tell Only a'Few of the Good Things Awaiting Tomorrow in Our SEE ALSO BACK PAGE THIS SECTION 59th Anniversary Sale SEE ALSO BACK PAGE THIS SECTION BABY SHOP I" MEIER & FRANK'S 59TH ANNIVERSARY SALE Many Baby-Week Savings on Infants' Wear Mothers will do well to bring the babies into our Baby Shop this week and outfit them for the warmer days to come. There are many attractive savings on baby wear of all kinds here we give you only a hint: 65c Wrapper, 49c 35c Bibs for 29c $1.25 Blanket, $1.10. 50c Shoes, 42c 45c Blankets, 35c 75c Dresses, 55c $1.50 Dresses, $1.29. 65c Skirts. 39c $1.50-$1.75 Bonnets, 98c demonstrated again this week. Mrs. Hubbard's talks have proven so helpful to mothers that we have made special arrangements to have her stay another week. Consult her freely about your baby. She is a graduate nurse and can give you many helpful suggestions. TDTpr All mothers calling at the Infants' 1 JAEiJ Shop, leaving name and address, will receive free, by mail, a copy of the Government Bulletin on Pre-Natal and Infant Care. - Baby Shop. Second Floor. JEWELRY SHOP MEIER & FRANK'S 59TH ANNIVERSARY SALE A TRULY MAGNIFICENT ANNIVERSARY EVENT! Beautiful, Gleaming Jet at Half Price! Genuine Whitby English Jet, Reg. $10 to $50 French and Italian Imitation, From 30c to $23 : We have not removed the original price tickets. We want you to KNOW that this is a GENUINE i-PRICE SALE! If a price ticket says $5, the article is yours for $2.50 if it says $25, you may have it for $12.50 and so on down the line. We mention but a few of the exquisite pieces in this unsurpassed collection. Necklaces Lavallieres Bracelets Crosses Bar Pins Hair Pins Veil Pins Beads Lockets Brooches Novelties Connoisseurs and women who appreciate the "un usual" in dress effects will welcome this sale. Useless to try to describe the effect of the masses of jet as they lie before us we ask you to come in, admire and share in the great savings. Jet while any of our assortment remains PRICE! Jewelry Shop. Main Floor. BLOUSE SHOP New SILK AND VOILE BLOUSES Tailored and Dressy Models The Voiles show many new little touches Df daintiness tfor exam ple, tiny clusters of pin tucks running up and down, soft French frills, hemstitching and bits of colored embroidery. All moderately priced at 52.50, $2.75, $3.50, $3.95. The Silks are especially smart on tailored lines. There are tub silks with colored stripes and plain pongee blouses for sports wear. You'll want a couple of them tomorrow at the moderate price of $2.50. Blouse Shop. Fourth Floor. NEEDLEWORK SHOP 59th ANNIVERSARY SALE Stamped-Made GOWNS 39c The material alone would cost more than that, to say nothing of the making! Kimono style gowns, made of fine, soft materials, entirely free from dressing and stamped in simple, effective designs, to be em broidered in solid, eyelet and French work. Many dainty patterns in all sizes. Buy these gowns Monday to be embroidered during Summer after noons at the special price of only 39c! Art Needlework Shop, Second Floor. f MILLINERY SHOP T NEWEST MILLINERY JUST IN Delightful styles for vonnc women, their ii -i "-' T' m owners ana gran a- cVjCT':v mothers hats that each TT?f. rr??sX would be glad to wear. o X' YYS -vw Some are strikingly artistic, all black of fine horse hair, trimmed with paradise. Others are white and cool-looking, to be worn with sports costumes or fluffy frocks. Many are daintily flower trimmed and the plain tailored hat, built on delightfully simple lines, is coming into its own. Summer Hats hi charmingly varied styles, moderately priced $5 to $50. Millinery Shop, Fourth Floor. - CURTAIN SHOPT 59th ANNIVERSARY SALE NEW CURTAINS Just Received and Deeply Underpriced Fresh Summery-looking curtains, especially in demand these days. There are pretty scrims and mar quisettes, trimmed with narrow lace edges or wide lace bottoms. Tomor row at these special prices : $2.60 Curtains, pair, $2.25 $3.00 Curtains, pair, $2.50 $3.30 Curtains, pair, $2.75 $4.00 Curtains, pair, $3.50 $5.00 Curtains, pair, $4.00 $5.20 Curtains, pair, $4.75 Sole Portland Agents Vudor Porch Shades Curtain Shop, Seventh Floor. RIBBON SHOP MEIER & FRANK'S 59TH ANNIVERSARY SALE A Timely Sale of Fancy Ribbons Ribbons Appropriate for Commencement, Communion and Graduation Wear Reduced! These are our finer grades ribbons that are rarely reduced in price, therefore an extraordinary opportunity awaits you in this timely sale of fancy ribbons, which embraces OUR ENTIRE STOCKS. 50c to $1.35 fancy ribbons. Dresdens, brocades, new striped, checked and plaid ribbons light, dark and the lovely pastel shades, 5 to 8 inches in width. All Regular 50c-59c Fancy Ribbons, yard 43 All Regular 65c Fancy Ribbons, the yard 53 All Regular 75c Fancy Ribbons, the yard 59 All Regular 85c Fancy Ribbons, the yard G9d All Regular 95c Fancy Ribbons, the yard 78d All Regular $1.15-51.19 Fancy Ribbons, 89d All Regular $1.25-$1.33 Fancy Ribbons, 98d Ribbon Shop, Main Floor. c STOVE SHOP 69th ANNIVERSARY SALE National Gas Range Week Begins Tomorrcnu All Our "Acorn" Gas Ranges Are Reduced! An annual event the week when Gas Ranges are reduced gives you this unusual opportunity reduced prices on "Acorns" sold here only. Come in and look over our stocks and make your choice of any "Acorn" Gas Range at these reductions in stalled in your home. $26.50 "Acorns' now $22.75 $27.50 "Acorns" now $23.05 $29.75 "Acorns" now $2J.50 $34.50 "Acorns" now $:t0.70 $40.00 "Acorns" now $;55.GO $48.50 "Acorns" now $43.15 EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT ARRANGED IF DESIRED Sixth Floor. Firth Street. j SEWING MACHINE SHOp"""!- Get an Eldredge Two- Spool, Rotary Sewing Machine Sew right along from two spools of thread one above one below no wasted time winding bobbins. Lib eral allowance for your old ma chine. $1.00 a week. No interest No extras. The Eldredge Electric Rotary Sewing Machine it eliminates all work from sewing It oc cupies only a small amount of space, and Is conveniently , used on any table or stand Just press the pedal and guide the goods. The motor does the work, $1 a week. SPECIAL FOR MONDAY A $19.75, five-drawer, automatic drop head, long shuttle style sewing machine with full set of attachments, guar anteed for ten years, for $16.95 $1 a week. - Second Floor, Fifth Strait. -c HARDWARE SHOP METER & FRANK'S 59TH ANNIVERSARY SALE 3 Days' Sale Lawnmowers You'll want a lawn mower this Summer that's a eertalntyl And if you have not already supplied your needs in this respect there'll be no better opportunity than RIGHT NOW, DURING THIS THREE DAYS' SALE, when you may make very worthwhile savings. We carry only lawn mowers of reliablo makes made of trustworthy materials by manufacturers who know every phase of their business. Note the makes and the prices quoted for three-days' sale, beginning tomorrow and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday. Genuine "Philadelphia and "Reliance" Makes GENUINE "PHILADELPHIA" MOWERS REDUCED 14-lneh, style K," plain bearXl4-ineh, style "K," roller bear ing, $8.10, lfl-inch, style "K," plain bear ing, fO.OO, 18-inch, style "K," plain bear ing, $9.90, 12-inch New Philadelphia Mewer, 14-inch New Philadelphia Mower, special, $3.59 16-inch New Philadelphia Mower, special, $4.03 GENUINE ing, $10.33. lfl-inch, style "K," roller bear ing, $11. S3, 18-inch, style "K," roller- bear ing, $12.13. special, $3.88 I IB-inch Valley Forge Philadelphia Mower, $33 14-tnch Valley Forge Philadelphia Mower, $4.05 ld-inch Valley Forge Philadelphia Mower, $4.50 RELIANCE" LAWN MOWERS ARE REDUCED 14-iru, "O" etyie, $3.15 16-bu, "O" style, $3.38 12-in, No. 1 style, $3.60 U-in, No. 1 style, $3.83 16-in Ne, 1 style, $0& 12-in, 1 style, f&8 14-inn 1H etyle, $4.60 16-in., lVa style, $4.95 13- in No. style. $4.03 14- tn, No. 9 tyle, $48 16-hv. No. S etyle, $4.50 12-in., No. 3 style, $4.73 14-tn, No. S style, $435 164m, No. S atyfe, $&.40 184a, No. 4 etrkv $5U0 18-ta No. 4 style, $3S5 Pmnt. Firth Strt.