HOOD EIVER GLACIER, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1000
A BIG BLAST
OPPOSITE MOSIER
Au eleotro spark that rau along a
wire fur iuto tho heart of the basalt
mountain opposite KiKhteeu-Milo la
IhuiI, on the Columbia Kiver today set
free 1W0 kegs of impiigoned powder,
and the resulting explosion rattled
windows at, Muster, two miles away,
across the liver.
With a roar like a broadside from a
battleship, the cliff marked tot des
truction erum! Ji-d hs an egg shell
crumbles in u lum'i Hst, and fell
nay from tlip m ' t. Iti i u side. The
precipice, iffci Uel hiii and 50 feet back
from the rifor, whs reduced to a huge
pile of broken stones, with hardly a
piece larger liau a man's head. As
the mass of rock toppled into the rler
a big wave formed, which lau foaming
to the orpoj te shore and broke ou the
bunk.
Tho bUst aiis lnid and Bred by niou
in the employ of K f Johnson, a con
tractor for the tVi tlu.i J & Seattle Rail
way, aud i lie thiee mines of explosive
took a crew of men two mouths to
make ready for today shot. Powder
that was exploited amounted to 35,000
pounds and the blast cost the Portland
& Seattle Kailway between gUOOO and
87000. The explosion threw down
ubout 40,000 oubio yards of rock, de
molishing a clitl with 200 feet frontage
ou the river, ISO feet in height, and
running back into the mountain ,50
foet. The shot piled up rock just
where it is needed to make a grade
along the face of a mountain that rises
sheer from the river.
A mam tunnel 50 feet long was diiv
on into tho faco of the olilf on a level
with the grade of the railroad. At
that depth, two branch drifts were
run at right angles, one 75 and the
oilier 45 feet in length. Three mines
or blasting power were then laid, one
at Ihu end of each tunnel, aud rock
tightly tumped behind the explosive,
while a wiro hus laid to eaoh cache of
powdttr for setting all three off simul
tanoously by electricity. The work
of preparing and tiring the blast which
is one of tho biggest ever shot aloug
the Columbia, was under the general
supervision of Engineer W. O. Sayles,
in chaigeof a division of the Portland
& Seattle construction.
'reparations for firing the blast to
day were carried out carefully and the
explosion, which had been set for 10
o'clock, took place exactly ou time.
A workman placed far back on the
mountain made the electrical connec
tion that liroil the shot. When the
hlHt was II red it shook the mountain
so that rocks i oiled down into the riv
er from the tops of cillfs at some dis
tuuce away.
Jt was feared the explosion would
c-nse suoh a big wave that Eighteen
Milo Island half way across the Co
lumbia, would be flooded. The island
has a solitary inhabitant, Tom Hen
uessy, and word was sent him of the
time of tho explosion so that he could
take his, vuluablos and escape to the
mainland. The wave however, did no
damage to the island.
Auuoucoment of the blast had been
made, and many of the people of the
ncurhy country turned out to see it.
To those who saw it, it brought to
mind the fabled duel between Mount
Hood aud Mount St. Helen's when
the two volcanoes threw stones at
each other aud demolished the Bridge
of the Uods that Indian legend asserts
stood but a short distance below where
the blast was fired.
Au Indian stood by and watobed the
whito man's , thunder demolish the
landmarks of his lathers, lie gave no
expiessiou of how he regaided such
big medicine save by a shrug of the
shoulders and a Bhort exclamation.
He then stalked haughtily away.
A drummer at Mosier, who lately
came from Caliioruia, seized his grip
and rau howling into the street, de
claring his intention of going still fur
ther in his search for a country where
there were no earthquakes. Oregon
ian. Uph'1 Passenger Agent Craig Resigns.
A. h. Craig, who for 10 years has
been general passeuger agent of the
O. K. & N. system, has resigned to be
come general passeuger traffic manager
of the tlreat Northern with headqaur
ters in St. Paul.
Mr. Craig has been closely allied
with the development of Oregon dur
ing his connection with the O. K. St
M., and is one of tho most capable
tind popular railroad men in the west.
Speaking of his resiguaton, the Ore
gun ian says: '
tlouoral Passeuger Agent A. U.
Craig, of the). K. &N., has aooepted
the position ot passenger traffic man
ager of theUreat Northern with offices
at St. Paul, will leave for the east
iiliout June 20. He will take posseg
ciou of his new position on July 1.
This cau be definitely announced from
authority that cannot be questioned.
Mr. Craig will not make a foimal
nnuoneomeut for a few days yet, but
it is known from other sources that
he has deoided to leave the Harriman
service aud go with the Hill road.
As head of the Great Northern pas
senger a epartmeut, Mr Craig will take
a much more prominent position in
the passenger world, with about
double tho salary that the Harriman
ollicials pay to the head of the passen
ger department of the O. K. fc N.
l'ew men conld afford to disregard
such a splendid opportunity for ad
nnminu as it does to Mr.
i :.. i,,n viHirmf solicitation, it
is a splendid testimonial of his ability
in the raliroaa uusiuess.
Weatler Report.
Woathar Observer Deals gives the
gejcral stmniaiy of Met woea as ui
"Au ex'r of cloudiness prevailed
(1 Hnt." the v and wiillo siK.ver;
,-. w I i e rh every (lay in tin
. "... : .... .ntioc :ltft Oil tWO IT
4. .1 .. c ... f I a a lll.hipn HUll R-t
. . . 1 1,.. ,,t i h state, tile ti ' 1
... . ... ...i.ii' II una nnt nxCH-Sivi
ami ail liver aud streams have sloly
.I 'i n r.t.iriiiiL iiverfffd Irom
cue to two degrees bilow normal, tut
the i.fternoons, ou acoouui u
weather, were much cooler tnaa u
... i.itr. in fha Willamette val
lev and the coast couuties. the soil
;S .roll ' moisteaed and a srell of
' : .i t troathar iu now rleisren.
.... tJ ntrs.1 mid the winds.
vvliil.i hih iu a tew localities, were
not dt-nieiiing; their prevailing direc
tion was from the soutnwesi.
Atlvertl ed Letier List.
Ailvurtisfd letter list for week elid
ing June 18. 1H06: Bennett, Minnie:
ii..i w v M.ittie; Let z -r Mr. Anna;
M-t o: Mr. J. L. ; Willoi.ghly,
Mi3 Kitie; A nonet', Fred: Biston
,r, li Ci.k, A. L Cox, O H.
)) !'-. V I' ; I'oir st. Jonnie; (.rnn
il.:r.' Joiiu; ii-l-t, 11 ; liigran-, Mi'cb
,11; Uho. ii- O. Leiuison, K K. L"
v. vol 1 Ola Mack, Kexford Miller, J.
W. ; Uiil-r, O. A. ; Miller, Baynio:d
O'll ien. ll irry; Ponier. Wm. ;KiUy,
J...es : St. John.Waltei ;Sievers,rred ;
Watscn, II. "-hleH.
Prune Situation In California.
After a eaiefu looking over of the
prune situation, so far at regards fu
tures, it is our impression that the
coming crop in the state will amount
to at least 150,000,000 pounds and
probably more. Estimates of the
prune crop are placing the figures at
anywhere from 125,000,000 to 180,000,
000 pounds for the state, but we be
lieve that, as near as can be said at
this t'me, 150,000,000 to 100.000,000
pounds will represent tbe output
when tbe season is over. Of this
amount, in round figures. Santa Clara
Valley will put to 100,000,000 pounds;
some tbiuk a little less. The state
outside of Santa Clara Valley will pro
duce, taking all sections other than
that district, a little better (ban the
usual proportion for outside prunes,
wbiob is generally one-third of tbe
total ; hence, we are figuring that this
year should turn out better than 150,
000,000 pounds.
So far as future prices go, the mar
ket is nominally 223o and 3c for out
side and Santa Claras respectively. A
number of early sales were made on
tbe basis of 3o for Santa Claras, and
this figure was later out to 278o and
again to 234c, and in tbe past few
days some goods have been contracted
on tbe latter basis for Santa Claras
but the figure is net a general one,
and the market m y I e said to be on
a 3o basis, with sellers not anxious at
anything less, and, in some cases, not
particularly free sellers at any flguie,
as packers have not bought very liber
ally as yet. Growers' ideas are high
under existing conditions, and while
prooucers may oojeot to our express
ing ourselves in this fashion, we be
lieve the truth were better published
than otherwise in all oases for the
benefit of all concerned. Consider
able benefit, however, will doubtless
accrue to tbe maiket generally if
growers hold off contracting their
prunes temporarily, as they are doing
at the present time. What purchases
are being made from growers, how
ever, are on the basis of about 22 'c
at this writing. California Fruit
Grower.
New Irrigating Company at Mt. Hood.
Tbe Glacier Irrigating Company bas
been formed at Mt. Hood, which will
begin operations very soon. The oom
pany wa formed several months ago
but have been waiting tbe completion
of papers, tbe granting of a permit to
cross the government reserve, and
other details. Tbey have filed on
3,000 inobes of water in Sand Canyon
and Fall Creek, and will take tbe
water out ot those streams lower down
than was contemplated by the Moun
tain View company.
U. u. KutT. of Portland, who has a
fine ranch in the upper va ley, was in
tbe office the first of the week, and
says that the new ditch will be built
on practioal lines, and will be pushed
through this summer if possible.
They have fully 3,000 Inohes of water
in sight, and while not attempting to
take it out all at once, will build tbe
ditch with tbe view of enlarging it as
necessities require. He anticipates
no trouble in securing tbe government
permit, as tbe experiences of the past
will be valuable in going at it toe
right way. The government is a
stiokler for red tape, and tbe slightest
detail must be in accordance with tne
requirements. These details they will
endeavor to have correct before tbey
submit their petiton,.
Mr. Huff informs us that tbe Middle
Fork company have now secured their
permit, after several year's' delay, and
is now in good shape.
Hall and Bat.
The same scheduled for la-t Sunday.
between Hood Kiver and The Dalles,
on the Hood River diamond, failed
to mateialize. Tbe meet liad all been
arraued, and tbon agbly advertise! by
Manager routs when 1 be Dalles took
a look at tbe moon, it didn't look
good luna had changed, aud The Dal
les felt a oold chill ascend its verteDriae
It sniffed defeat down the creek and
rushing to the phone blew into tho ear
of Manager Fouts that "it was sick
and couldn't come." Fouts fonohed,
but the big thing was oil and tbe next
beet was in order. On learning Tbe
Dalles was indisposed menibeis of tbe
Hood River team took tbe early ex
cursion train on the Mount Hood rail
road to rest and view the beautiful
and ever changing scenery which
passes like a panorama before the eye
of the excursionist. Others, with line
to invade tbe realm of the tinny tribe.
But tbe irrepressible Fouts deter
mined to keep the red blood warm
beneath the big red apples and the
red ripe strawberries, so gathering tbe
fragments of his tiani bled to Co
lumbia rark to cross Data wito a
picked nine which bad offered itself
as a sacrifice. Tbe game waxed warm
as tbe "scrubs'1 piled up runs and in
the 5th inning the score stood 16 to 3
in favor of the "sorubs" and Umpire
roots called tbe game oil. In tbe 4thj
Reed and Eastman raced from 2nd to.
3d. Reed struck the fenoe and bast-
man struck tbe ground. Reed bit tbe
boards with suoh force as to be thrown
back on tbe bag which be held, East
man losing tbe ball in bis "grounder."
Tbe game was full of sport and amuse
ment. Next Sunday tbe game win do
between Hood River and the Scbillera
of Portland on the Hood River
srounds. Tbe eame will be called at
--3nand Hnnri Kiver will send Port
land borne with a crate of berries and:
a basket of goose-eggs.
Ifvou knew the value of Chamber
Iain's Salve you would never wish to be
without it. Here are some of the dis
eases for which it is especially valuable:
soro nipi'lts, cliapiwd hands, burns,
frost liit-s, chilblains, chronic sore l yes
il 'hi! g pili'P, lei cr, salt rheum :m
flZCIIIll. I'niv ITIlt itIw. Km
Found In Hood River a Itepal- Shop
Guns, locks, s'l'ves, liit ycles, scrtvii'
ImiK iii r i'ure, "III in 1 i"i
S WlliJ! H' I c, CnUS lMI 1 .Miuill.-llir,
ei. ., . ('in . i , ''. lile
t-iigp iibi groiaul. ' all k n.ls i.f
v.ii.mI .iik I" hhIci i. d I p. i' alii thing
a .ii i vm thing in wood or metal.
Ii .ili! A lie ul. Pnoiir Col. Shop next
i! Ajrto Holers' photo gallery. j!4-lui.
lYoti-ei Proprietary M lle'nes.
Did iteveriiccurt" you th:t proprietary
ineiliuiiii'8 nro a !pcning to mankind
cncml1'. The good ones have long eon
liniifil hsIc; the poor ones have nhort
life snd toon leave the market.
If wc liml to depend entirely upon phy
sicians and drujtiiists it would lie expen
sive snd very inconvenient at times,
especially in the country and at night
when neither could be convmieiilly
reached. For nearly forty years Bo
rhec's liernmn Syrup has been u red in
many families, and thouyandsof lives of
giluliH and children have been saved in
its use, alien it was impoesible t rcarh
uhvxit'iun. (iernian Svrno is the bept
liiiuseliold remedy for coughs, coWs,
throat and lune trouble. It quickly re
lieves tne liHt'kinir corncli. looceus the
phlegm, aud bung sound and refresh
ing sleeD. Iwentv-Gve and seventy'
rive cents. Get a copy of. Oreen's Prize
Almanac.
Our Factory
and Stock were Saved
Golden Gate
Coffee
Spices
Baking' Powder
ANY GROCER CAN SUPPLY YOU
J. A. FOLGER (EL CO., Cor. Howard and Spear Sts.
WHITE SALMON VALLEY BANK
Capital $25,000.00
NOW OPEN FOU GENERAL BANKING BU8INEHS.
OFFICERS :
Carleton Lewis, Pres. C. M. Wolfard, Vice Pres.
J. A. Byrne, Cashier.
directors :
W. II. Moore, C. M. Wolfard, A. II. fewett,
Carleton Ijowis J. A. Byrne
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
FRUITGROWERS UNION
Tbe Josephine County Fruit Grow
ers Union is to be organized on Sat
urday, June 23, when a meeting for
that purpose will be held by the fruit
men at the Courier office, in Grants
Pass at 1 p. m.
A thorough canvass ot the orcbard
ists Of the county bas been mad and
all have signtlied a willingness to join
tbe pioposed union. Ibe cost of
membership will be nominal probably
not over $'2.50 and the annual dues
will be not over II. Tbe marketing of
fruit and other expenses of the union
will be borne by a per ceut and the
sales made, thus each member will
pay in v proportion to tbe amount of
fruit tbe union bandies for bim. In
tbe purchase of supplies such as box
es, spraying mate, ia! e'c.Jtbe members
would be supplied i.t cost.
Ibe union will Le Incorporated and
the officers will consist of a president,
vice-president, secretary, treasurei
and nine i lectors. A manager will
be employed on fl salary to handle
fruit shipments. Tbe president may
act as manager or another person may
be emrloyed for the position. Astowbo
would make a competent presiaeni
and manager for tbe proposed union
has. beeu under consideration by tbe
promoters of the organization. Fruit
growing is yet in us regiuoing in
Josephine county aud but few of the
orcbardlsts nave naa experience in
shipping and marketing fruit In large
quantities. Tbe largest shippers have
been Eisnian Kros., wno wun meir
father have two large orchards five
miles west of Grants Pass. Tbey ex
pect to raise 12,000 boxes of apples
this season and all ady a New York
dealer bas offered to contract their
crop at 12 per box Tbey declined tbe
offer as tbey anticipate a better price.
The Eisniaus are up-to-date orcbard
lsts and ttbeir name is'kuown to.all
tbe big buyers of tbe East and their
fruit goes into the markets as strictly
first-class and, brings the top (price.
Having a thorough knwoledge of row
ing, gradiug.Cpacking and marketing
fruit makes it certain that tbey will
be helpful members of the union, of
which tbey have agreed to join.
The Southern raomo is onering
every Inducement io stimulate me
fruit industry in tbe Rogue River
Vallnv and the company bas given a
speci il terminal freight rate for t. uitin
carloads billed to Eastern or European
markets, tbe shippers from Urauts
Pass and other Rogue RiverTpoints
letting the same rates as those or
lood LRiver, Willamette Valley or
Cailf oro la. Courier.
Tbe sincerest tribute that can be paid
to superiority is Imitation. 1 he many
imitations of DeWits's Witch Hazel
Salve that are now before Hie public
rove it the best. Ask for Dewiti's.
joodfor burns, scalds, chaffed skin.
eczema, lettter, cuts, cruises, uons, arm
piles. Highly recommended and reli
able. Sold by Williams's Pharmacy.
In Three Minutec
Hand, to mot touch tho dougb.
DDIS MMT WITH HC"9 FJICABINQ AND
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WM. M. STEWART
HARDWARE FURNITURE
If you hear of anything new
and good for the comforts
and convenience of home
COMB TO
STEWARTS
and mv the goods, and get
full explanation. We are
your agents. It is your
protection we care for.
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Extracts
WALL PAPER
New stock just received from Chicago
Nason Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Calcimo and Gellite, Etc., Etc.
Painting, Paperhanging, Graining and Sign Work.
We do our own work, trust to no unknown men, and
Guarantee Everything Firstt Class
Reference : LOUIS D'HEILLY & SONS,
First national Bank. Painters and Paperhang'eri
SNOW & UPSON
Blacksmiths and Wagon Hak ers
TTpecial attention given to making and repairing
Grubbing Tools and Loggers' Tools
EXPERT HORSESHOERS
U The Hnnd Piver Rnkerv
chased 200 barrels of our Golden
Crown Flour Oct. 1, 1905. They
have just placed another order
with us for 100 barrels more. At
Mr. Williams Bakery can be found
the best bread in the city, and it
is made from our Golden Crown
flour. The bread speaks for itself.
Our White River and Golden Crown flour
can be found for Hale at all the leading gro
cers. Try a sack. Once used, always used
For Sale By
STRANAHAN & BAG LEY
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Hood River, Oregon
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A LETTER
I wish to say to all our old friends and custom
ers who for bo many years came to our shop for
their meats, that it is useless for me to introduce
Wood Bros., our successsors, as their 18 years in
the butcher business in Wasco county has made
them so widely known that mi introduction is un
necessary. Iieing honest, capable business men,
they have the means ami ability t' rwn a business
as it should be run. ilnd in a way thai .'.ill In-a
credit to our city.
I expect to stay with the new firm for av.ai!.',
and will be glad to see you all ai ' lie 1 1 ';u !. 1
will guarantee that you will get j istas nnieli meat
for your money, just as courteous treatment and
just as prompt service as can be had in the city.
We will have a full line of everything good to
eat for the Spring trade.
Respectfully yours,
E. S. MAYES.
J. R NICHOLS
UNDERTAKER and
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
I liolJ 1'icenre from the State Board ot Oregon and WaHliinift. n, mnl ni () i linwl
to ebip borflet to any point. Prompt service either day or rngl.t.
Hearae furnished on all occasions
Pailor Phone Main 1143 M"PV B,lildil"!
Residence Phone Mala IM Uood Wvcr, Oroj-n
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
A Walk0ver Shoe
and others is not only a
difference of Style but of
DURABILITY
$3.50 and $4.00
VOGT BROS.
Hood River, Oregon
IF YOU DON'T SEE
What you wan't
in the window at
The Williams Pharmacy
Go in and ask for it
WE HAVE IT.
Finest Line of Sundries in the City
Also most Complete Line
NOTHING CHEAP
rioder Prices on High GradeGoods
PRESCRIPTIONS
CHARLES HALL, Proprietor.
Millinery Announcement
We are now ready to show you the latest crea
ations in Millinery.
lme. ABBOTT
i Don't Forget
I
-TH K-
Wlien you wiim firHt-clnss work
done lit limne. All klndu of
Laundry Work and Cleaning
Lace curtains, 50c; blankets and
carets, 25c to 50e. l'hone mfMl
Glan rabrlcK. Prop.
Correct Summer Hats
We tiro in touch with all tho latest and best idetiH. Our
workroom is hmy as a bee hive filling orders on the
new shapes. Our Midsummer hats will add variety,
Style and Tone to your summer wardrobe.
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IRRIGATED LANDS
Uk. .verythlng else, have different val ie. An acre of land on a mountain
aide Ir dm larK &" an acre of the flnel Irrigated lands, but fta a cent com
pared with a dime, or a flve-cent pleo with a nve dollar gold piece, on
may be worth ten or a hundred tlmuH riore than the other.
The lrrlKatd lands owned by till I company lie on the opposite Bide
of the Columbia Kiver from Kennewl -k, In Walla Walla County, Wash.,
and near the new town of ATTAXIA, which Is located at the Junction of
the Northern I'aclflc, Wanhlngton & Columbia River and the O. R. & N.
Railroads; also at the head of navigation on the Columbia River. The
especial advantage of this district are: .....
1 The early seasons. 2 High prices for early products. I Unex
celled transportation facilities. 1 Abundant water supply. 6 Most fer
tile land in the stute. '
8am el.ar.d and 1t1A laada from which crop oaa a Mard tU
yai for sal.
ABUNDANT GRAVITY WATER SUPPLY. NO PUMPING.
For price relative to Irrigated lands, or lots in ATTAUA, together
with maps and descriptive literature, call on or address
THX COLUXXIA CAKAI. COXTAirT,
609, 610 Marlon Building,
Department B
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