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and feel the importance of the im­
provement.
The county court should cause a
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY1 BY
survey and estimates of costs on
T. L. DUGGER, EDITOR aND pROP
both’of these proposed new routes
td be mkde at once and the cheaper
SUBSCRIPTION, IN ADVANCE...... .-$1.25 and better selected, so that work
can be well underway by June 1.
AT END OF YEAR ..........
1.50
There is a vast body of good agri­
SIX MONTHS .............
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cultural and fruit land on either
side of the river from Foster to
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Upper Soda springs which would be
Local advertising, per line.......... :.5c made habitable if this road is made
Display advertising, per inch..... 10c passible at all seasons of the year.
Display advertising, long time, see
THE ALASKA RAIL
manager.
Extended marriage or death notices
ROAD MEASURE
per line..„....,.i..:HÌ.4Ì...... ^..4..... 3c
Special rates on long time display
Senator Chamberlain, in the suc­
advertising.
cessful conclusion of his Alaska
railroad measure; has acheived a
result which should place him. in
TO IMPROVE MOUNTAIN ROAD
the foremost rank of American
statesman. The short space of time
From all reports, the road over required for the passage of the
what is known as the “Shay*’ hill, measure through both houses of
just above Foster, is in a very bad congress, was a surprise even to
condition and must be repaired if President Wilson.
we expect the across-the-mountains ' Measures of as great importance
travel to come over the Santiam route as the embarking of the government
The road across the fountains in the railroad business, an opposite
via the McKenzie river, we learn, of the policies the government has
is to be greatly imptoved and plac­ heretofore advocated, usually re­
ed in good condition for traveling quires the délibérations of two or
during the present year. Unless we three sessions before it wins the ap­
place the Santiam route in reason­ proval of that body.
Senator
ably fair condition, the travel will Chamberlain, however, prepared
be drawn McKenzieward.
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the measure with such care and has
In an Albany newspaper of some presented the great advantages to be
days ago, appeared a communication secured by the development of
from one of the citizens of the vici­ Alaska, that almost every congress­
nity of Cascadia. In this letter man was convinced of the wisdom
the county court was urged to of the measure, almost at once.
improve this “Shay’’ hill road When the bill was thoroughly ex­
and, to that end, stated that the plained in its provisions, there was
citizens of the Cascadia country but few differences of opinion about
would volunteer labor sufficient to the matter, which accounts for its
open a proposed new road along early success.
the river, thus avoiding the “Shay”
It is stated that along the Alaska
hill, if the county would simply seaboard there are about 500,000
board the hands. Seeing that this sqiiate miles of which a large por­
road is a star mail route to Casdadia tion is agricultural and capable of
twice-a-week during a large portion supporting a population of several
of the year and daily during the millions. It would be, practically,
remainder, it is an absolute necessity worthless unless a railway system
for the improvement to be ‘made.
was provided in order to make the
It would be foolish for the county country habitable. Besides these
to undertake improving an almost agricultural lands, there are vast
impossible mountain road so im­ coalfields and large timber areas
practically located as is this one which the proposed government
over the Shay hill; when there are railway will bring within reach of
two better routes neither of which the markets. In the timber area
would materially increase the dis­ there are large quantities of timber
tance. The money required to make which can be used in the manu­
the present road over the hill in an facture of wood pulp, of which our
even usable condition, would go far home forests will run short in a
towards opening up a new route few years.
which, in time, could be made
The government is displaying
first-class.
more wisdom in this plan for Alaska
Besides the proposed route along railroads, than was used in our land
the river bank, there is another and grant transcontinental railways.
a more feasable route, say many, These roads were given land enough
up Wiley creek, crossing a very low to pay for the construction of the
divide and then down Deer creek to lines, without the government de­
an intersection of the present road. riving any direct benefit. The
This last mentioned route, it is Alaska plan will save the proceeds
thought, would cost less than that of the huge coal .fields and the vast
along the river and, besides, would timber lands, which will pay for the
tap a much larger agricultural railway construction many times
section. The estimate for opening over.
and placing the river route in con­
Senator Chamberlain deserves
dition ranges from $10,000 to $15,- great credit for being sponsor for a
000 for the distance of eight miles. measure of such great importance
If the Wiley-Deer creeks route will to the American people. He should
cost less, than either route will cost be elected to succeed himself as a
less thail the present over-the-hill tribute by the people of Oregon for
road to place in good condition. his wisdom and adroitness as a
When our county could afford to Constructive statesman.
Oregon
spend $35,000 in building a road up will make a serious blunder if she
the Calipooia river to end against permits his defeat at the polls next
an impassable mountain, as it did November.
some years ago, it surely should
not haggle at building these eight
When Mexican bandits cross the
miles of roadway which is a link in international border, loot and burn
an important transmountain road, banks and stores and killing the
of forty years standing.
proprietors, it is quite time for
We are told that if the county Uncle Sam to get busy. Our non­
will take hold of this matter, par­ intervention policy of up to date,
ties interested in developing the has resulted in making these Mexi­
Clear lake electric power station can outlaws both bold and saucy.
would lend some considerable assist­ President Wilson may as well move
ance, the Forest service would assist in this matter first as last; for both
in the way of hands and teams and he and congress know that inter­
the residents along the road to be vention is the only solution. While
benefitted, would all put their it is true that the stunt of sub­
shoulders to the wheel; for all know jugating a nation of brigands will
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be both tedious and expensive, it is
a matter which we must meet in
the end and • intervention at once
may save many lives ana much;
property, which will be sacrificed?
with longer delay.
Farmers Stockmen
Put Your Stock in Thriving Condition
Frank C. Stellmacher, of Albany,
will be the democratic nominee for
county clerk. Mr. Stellmacher has
had experience tin the clerk’s office
add has splendid qualifications for
the place. As he is a Spanish war?
veteran, he will poll a very ’strong*,
vote among the younger class -of?
voters. His competing candidate!
will know that he has been in a hard?
political race after next November.'^
ow is the time of year that your
work horses should be put in con­
dition for the hard work of spring
and summer, so that when the sun
shines, your horses will be rid of
their old coat and ready for business.
Be sure, also, that your wilk cows are
thoroughly conditioned for the long,
heavy milking season, and that those
with calves are vigorous and fit.
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Foster Items
Dr. Hess Stock Tonic
Is a splendid conditioner, a sure worm
expeller and will put your animals in
a thriving condition, make the ailing
ones healthy and expel the worms
(Delayed from last week)
Mrs. George Whitcomb has re­
turned home after being in the
valley for several days.
Last Sunday being O. C. Stone’s
birthday, a crowd gathered and a
large dinner was served.
Ross Gedney and family of Sweet
Home, visited relatives here last
week.
Wayne Menere made a business
trip to town last week.
Ed Simons màde a business trip
to Albany last week.
Mrs. Henry Thompson visited hèr
sister, Mrs. Fred Simons last week.
Mr. Walters and family-will move
onto the Wiley farm two miles south
of here.
Mrs. George Dàyton is in Browns­
ville, under the care of Dr. E. W.
Howard.
Miss Pearl Harris is spending a
few days with her patents. 'She
will return to Lebanon Tuesday to
continue high school.
Clarence Wiley and family have
moved to Lebanon.
Miss Alice Scholl went to Lebanon
to have some dental work done.
Mr. Norwood and family, are
visiting T. O. Norwood and family.
He is looking for a location.
John Short has returned from
Albany after spending several days
there.
Several Sweet Home people were
visitors at the home of Mr. Ralston
last week.
A crowd of Sweet Home people
attended church here last Sunday
night.
Mrs. J. W. Nye and Bessie Harrii
went to Lebanon Tuesday.
Percy and Miss Zena Lawrence
visited their grandmother in Sweet
Home Sunday. She has just return •
ed from a visit to Iowa.
F. L. Gilbert took his 7th gradé
pupils down to the lumber yard to
instruct them in working lumbet
problems which attracted much atl
tention. Miss Ethel Lawrence took
charge of the school while he was
away.
Supervisor Baker visited the
sehool Wednesday and reported
everything running nicely. He left ’
stars on the following standard
points: Discipline and satisfactory
work, school ground, spelling cqp-
test, school room, heat and ventila­
tion and school room attractiveness.
The five stars received made thè
full number for standardization, but.
owing to the attendance falling be-
low 95 per cent on account of Sick­
ness and high water. But the ' star
for attendance was lost we hope to
gain it back this month.
The following named pupils in
the spelling contest received a grade
of 100 per cent: Fourth grade,
Irene and Dores Knapp,1 Elmer' Law­
rence and James Holcomb. Seventh
grade.
Hazel Lawrence, Muriel’
Reinhart and Flossie Harris. Eighth
grade. Ethel Lawrence.
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