IIKXH, OHKOOX, WKIXKH.VY AITWtXQOX, Al'OUHT i!3, i10. PAGR 3. KLAMATH FALLS WILL HELPSTRAHORN BUILD Construction to llegin There ax Soon a.s Money is lut L'p Miism Meet. IiiK Votes Favorably. (Klamath Kails Herald) .-. - Resolutions Accepting Uobert K. - Strnlioi-nVt riMxsltlmi fop a - Central Oregon Itulli-oad. - - Itcsolvcd by the cltlzen3 or Klainnth Falls and tributary - country In mass meeting aasem- - bled this 17th day of August, 1910, that the proposition pre- Rented tonight by Robert K. Strnhorn for the beginning of construction of the Central Ore- - gon Railway system, commune- Ing at Klnmath Falls, be accept- ed. - Ho It further resolved, that the appointment of the execut- Ivo committee by the Klamath Commercial Club, consisting of -- J. W. Siemens, B, It, Reames and C. 11. Crlsler, Is hereby ap- - proved, nnd that said committee bo empowered and directed to - nppolut such other committees nnd take nny other step3 to In- sure thu prompt and vigorous prosecution of the work in voir- - ed in securing the construction of tho above mentioned rallroaj from Klamath Falls to Bend, at - tho earliest possible date, Tho representative and substantial people of Klainnth IJciIIr are solidly in favor of ncceptlng the propocltlon of Robert E. Strnhorn for c railroad from Klainnth Fulls to llend. This fact wns made clear beyond a doubt last night whon nbout -tin men and women of Klainnth Falls listened to Mr. Strnhorn explain tho proposed road and state what ho asks of this community nnd what he Is willing to do to build the road. A resolution pnssed without a dis senting voto, and speeches by E. R. Kennies, president of the First Na tional bank, J. Frank Adnms, one of tho most prominent stockmen und heaviest land owners; Mayor C I), Crlsler, Father Huugh J. Marshall of the local Cnthollc church; V. E. Co mun, president of the Northwest Electric Company of Portland: K. II. Hall, mnnnger of the White Pelican, nnd J. V. Sicilians, president of the First State nnd Savings bank and Klnmnth Commerclnl Club, Not only wr.s It mndo plnln last night that the peoplo of Klnmnth county want tho railroad nnd are willing to pay tho price, but they have, confidence. In Robert E. Strn horn ns the man at the head of the proposed road. Mr, Strnhorn wno tho principal speaker of the evening, and outlined in clear terms why ho came to this county nnd why he thought n railroad should bo built through Central Ore gon to Klnmath Fulls. He stated that only such a line as he proposes will over bo built Into Central Ore gon because at present this vast Cen tral Oregon plateau Is tapped by five other lines, each of which Is drawing on much territory. He said the South ern Paclllc tnps the Klnmath Valley through its line from Weed to Klnm nth Fnlls, the Oregon-Callfornla-Ne-vada lino reaches the Warner valley nnd ILakevlew section at hakevlew, The Oregon Short I.lne taps Harney valley, tho Oregon Trunk und the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation lino-reaches the fertile Rend section at Rend. Neither of tho last two lines enn extend further without building parallel roads through the Identical country, neith er of which would In that case pay, nnd yet one would lose Its present in vestment If It allowed the other road to build. In explaining why he came Into this Central Oregon territory, Mr. Strnhorn said It was on the solici tation of Klamath county, acting through tho Portland Chamber of Commerce. Ho declared that Klam ath wanted a railroad, sought him out as Its builder and Insisted that construction begin from Klamath Falls. "I am comfortably Qxed financial ly, I have a splendid home and a wife whara I love to be with, and could be many places other than Klamath where I might enjoy many of the fine things of life," said Mr. Strahorn. "I am here at your call, and willing to go ahead with the work because I love it; 1 have done it nil my life." In the following language Mr. Strahorn stated why he contemplates a system of 450 miles or railroad, from Rend to Klamath Falls, to LakeWew, and to Harney Valley. In stead of tho "no unit from Klamath Falls to Rend, and why he has re cently decided to begin construction from Klamath Falls: 'Now, as I have stated, I have al ways maintained that at a more suit tie time and under proper conditions 't would bo easier to finance the en tire system, notwithstanding the much larger amount Involved than In units such as the line from Klam ath Falls to Rend. Also, our plan Trom the first has been to begin at Hend. However, for some months, Euand especially since my arrival here thls time there has been a very gen reversal of this program, nnd n prompt beginning here, regardless of Immediate financing nnd consecutire building of the entire system1. This has led mo to more thoroughly In teauKuiu your tributary resources now developed nnd possible to devel op In the near future, nnd the con struction nnd operating costs, trnlllc nnd other related problems of n line from here to HentUthan heretofore. "With our surveys now completed and these matters digested, I hnve iinniiy concluded thnt we would be Justified In starting Immediately on this line nnd nt this end. That Is, If Klnmnth Fnlls, the one grent ben eficiary of such it program, will pny the price, and If other usslstnnco ten tatively proffered materializes. I nave, therefore, consented to now state tjie conditions upon which I would bo willing to thus go ahead from here ns follows: "First, right of way to bo furnish ed freo from the lower end of Upper Klamath Lake through tho city of Klnmnth Falls, via Olcne nnd Yonna valley to Spraguo River Valley, n dlstnnce of nbout forty miles. "Second, sufficient sultnblo ground In nnd nenr this city for iinsscnccr and freight terminals, shops, round house, stockyards nnd other neces sary railway facilities, freo. "Third, a cash subscription of $300,000, In exchnngo for capital stock, or some other such equivalent Interest In tho company ns enn leg ally be given. Thl3 subscription to be payable one-slMh when the lino Is grnded to Olcne, one-sixth when It Is completed to Olene; ono-slxth up necessailly depending upon our be ing placed In possession of tho right of way nnd terminals fairly early In tho working season and hnve prompt compliance with the other conditions. At the soma time, I would expect to have tho right of way, financing nnd other details of construction of tho entire line between hero nnd Rend perfected, so thnt no delay would oc cur In pushing that to rapid completion." Mr. Strnhorn stated thnt the cost of tho road from Rend to Klnmnth Falls would be about $3,2fi0,000, and thnt Klamath, by subscribing $300, 000 would bo helping to the extent of nbout 10 per cent. He pointed out thnt the road to Oleno would Inter Berve ns part of branch lines to tho Merrill nnd Mnlln sections, nnd that the portion of tho rond to Dairy whon finished would already be a link In a later line be tween Klnmnth Falls nnd Unkovlow. Hence, In raising $300,000 this com munity Is not only helping to build n road to Rend, but Is making a big stmt toward lines thnt will tap Mer rill, Malin, l.angell Vnlley and all the territory cast to I.nkovlow. All railroad construction, ns re gards local Hues, lino been tlono on tlib Initiative of tho people nnd by voting bonds, ns Klnmnth Fnlls prom ises to do, said Mr. Strahorn. He cited how Oregon City has raised $150,000, Grants Pass $200,000, Medford $300,000, Nowport $100,- 000 for local branch lines, none of which opened up such n vast and rich territory as will bo tapped by the Central Oregon road. He also referred to the nctlon of Rums in voting bonds for $l!!fi,000 toward n branch connecting with tho main lino; Rend $35,000 for n depot slto only, nnd tho contemplation In Lake view of voting bonds for construc tion and terminals. "Tho effect over the Northwest and over tho wholo nation of railroad con struction from Klnmnth Fnlls will bo electrifying," said Mr, Strnhorn. on completion of the grade to Dnlrv: one-slti: upon completion to Dairy; i "Cnpltul will begin to look toward one-slxtli when grading Is finished to Central Oregon, settlors will como Sprngue Rlvnr vnlley and tho flnnl sixth when tho lint is In operation to that point. "Upon my pnr I will ngreo that Immediately upon compliance with tho foregoing, and tho other usslst nnco before roforrcd to, wo will com mence construction on this portion of the lino nnd carry it on as continu ously nnd expeditiously as weather conditions will permit. 1 would ex pect to have tho lino In operation to Oleno in three months, to Dairy within six months nnd to Sprnguo River valley within ono your. TI1I3 this wry nnd property certainly should enhanca In value. "We must all meet on ono level for ono thing; wo each want to do what Is best for us. It Is our point of vlow or rnngc of vision which will ennblo ns to gungo tho benefits nnd properly value these lnrgcr things coming out of n now railroad. Not only should tho uvnn of wenlth bo Interested, but the man of moderate means should be a booster, Tho lit tle help ho will get from develop ment will mean more to him than will tho big help to tho man of much mmmmmfimMfmimmmimmm A National Institution Why, sir, the Union may be preserved from dismember' men by this proposed railroad." Joseph R. Underwood in the United States Senate, February IP, JSS3. "The road has been built through an Indian country with all the tribes banded together and hostile." Genet at G. flf. Dodge in Congress, 1S6S. Air Dried Box Factory Wood $2.50 Per Load Oregon Transfer Co. PHONE US NOW-BLACK 451 JTOR half a century and more ever since the first locomotive poked its nose west of the Missouri River this railroad has worked con tinuously for the development of the territory which it serves, and for the improvement of the property. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent every year in telling the people of the East about the wonder ful opportunities of the West. Prosperous cities and towns, thriving industries and fertile farms mark fifty years of nota ble progress. The Union Pa cific System has led among western railroads in keeping its lines at the highest standard; whether business is good or bad, adequate provision is al ways made for maintenance of the Boulevard of Steel which links the East with the West. The Union Pacific System has also been first with practically every device which makes for security and comfort of travel ers and for safety and expedi tion in the passage of freight. 'Success has justified this policy of efficiency, but the full measure of success has been attained only by the con fidence and support of the people who live in the Union Pacific country, and to them this advertisement is directed in a spirit of grateful apprecia tion. The Union Pacific Sys tem is proud of its territory and of the people who live in its territory, and in turn is worthy of the pride with which it is re garded by the people it serves as a great national institution. UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM Joins East and West with a Boulevard of Steel A. C. EGAN Travelinc Freicht and 1'assenccr Auent BEND (395) 1 capital. "Now thnt I hnvo on your urgent solicitation consented to meet your vlows on this mnttor, so vltnl to your future, let us nil get together and muku his railway building our one absorbing business. If wo do this not ono of us enn fall to swell wiUi pride In our fiitnro yearn." Clean up and paint up. wards. Adv. WOOD DRY FACTORY WOOD YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPLIT IT NOR SAW IT ECONOMICAL CLEAN BEST BE COOL in YOUR KITCHEN. COOK WITH Electricity Bend now has tho LowcstElcctric Cooking Rate fa the State. Cooking and Heating Meter Rates First 100 K. W. II. in Any Month tic per K. W. II. Next 100 K. W. II. in Any Month 2c per K. W. II. All Over 200 K. W. II. in Any Month, lc per K. W, IL Effective April 1st, 1010. SPECIAL PRICE FOR FIVE LOAD ORDERS PHONE 441 Bend White Pine Sash Co. WE DELIVER THE BIG LOADS ONE CENT A WORD IS ALL A LITTLE WANT AD WILL COST YOU. WE HAVE ELECTRIC RANGES from $10 up which we sell on easy terms. ' -i BEND WATER LIGHT & POWER CO. Phone 551 ljiil u , Heo Ed- H W i 1 A I eral and Insistent demand here for a