Tillamook headlight., July 16, 1903, Image 2

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TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT. JULY
16
I
Cheese in Pound Packages.
: district are equally guilty thereof, and
the voters of the county at the next
Shoes fon (Tien & Boys. general election ought to show their dis- Efforts are being made bv the Govern­
I approval of such derelict tacties, as re ment to extend the manufacture of cheese
Nobby and up-to-date.
| gards “ toll roads.” In the daily papers in the United Stales and to increase its
They arc reliable in every res|>ect.
consumption. Recent experiments with
Guaranteed to give sati>i.ictoiy wear we read where mobs of men tore down
the toll gates through certain (¿astern the common American brand of cheese
For sale by
States, simply because they tried to show its food value to lie very great. In
MILiLiS A FINUEY.
make people pay t«dl where the roails these tests 93 per cent of the protein and
were not kept tip as required by law. 95 |»er cent of the fat were digested, the
a vailable energy produced being 93 per
¿Çillainooh <jcabligbt. Could it have been possible for these cent Notwithstanding its remarkably
Eastern roads to have bee.i worse than
Ered C. Baker. PulillMher
those of Tillamook Countv ? While nourishing qualities, cheese is eaten only
1 do not advocate mob violence or any- to a limited extent in the United States.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
thing pertaining thereto, I would not In fact, it constitutes less than Ju» If of
( strictly in advance .)
per cent of the total food consumed
1.50 blame anyone if he forced his way this country.
One year..........
with
his
team,
even
through
the
gate
75
Sixhnonths.....
Alter several years of careful study
50 il shot gun argument bad to be used, for
Three months.
Varnish, Doors, Window
the very reason that a man is compelled the subject, scientists have evolved
to pay toll charges to the amount oi plan to popularize cheese in the United
ANTIQUATED AND HOO­
one dollar, where it is pot worth five States. They are convinced that the
cents, at the utmost. The foregoing is system of making large cheeses, which in
DOO TOLL ROADS.
the impression that I gained on my trip the retail trade are carved by grocers in­
What Outsiders Think of Them into Tillamook county and now 1 will to awkward slices, has greatly liandi
pay niv respects to the toll road out capped the industry. The cheese thus
—Are a Detriment to the
into Forest Gro.-e. Leaving Tillamook prepared and sold is not strikingly tempt­
County.
verv early on my return trip to the rail­ ing.
Noting that print butter brings « high­
TO TIIE EDITOR TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT. road towns I found the road from Tilla­
Western
D ear S ir ,—On my return today from mook to the river (which is the county er price than that article in bulk, and is
Coos County, where I had been to locate road) in very good condition. Upon in far greater demand, Professor E. H.
a number of families who came recently fording the river on to the toll road, I Farrington reasoned that cheese put up
to Oregon “to stay," I found a copy ot found that said highway was a repeti­ in pound packages, each one bearing the
your paper at the hotel here, and upon tion ot the Dolph toll road, only in some imprint of the maker, would enhance its
leading the columns thereof, was very places, a great deal worse. I am now sale. What recommends the method
much impressed with the fordable truth writing in regards to the Wilson River particularly is that it opens a profitable
contained therein as regards the r«> ids, road. 1 found huge trees across the thing to individual dairy farmers. At
from the Railroad towns into your sec road that had been lying there for over present less than 6 per cent of all the
tion of the coast. As a comparative four months, and that an apology of a cheese manufactured in the United States
stranger, who came into Oregon recently road had been forced by some desperate is made on farms. Factories control the
OF
with a view of locating a good many and unfortunate teamster around said industry. They turn out annually about
300,000,000
pounds.
Eastern farmers and their families in trees, through and underneath hanging
your state, I desire to say that your foliage and underbrush, making it both
PROPRIETOR OF
An American Advantage.
county will never get their pro-rata of dangerous and uncomfortable for any
General Banking and Exchange busi­
the Eastern people who are coming to one with even a light vehicle to get
The Europeans who have come to this ness.
the state of Oregon this year, as long as around. I found that in some places country to study American conditions
Exchange on England, Belgium, Ger
where
logs
had
been
cut
to
enable
vehi
­
your county officials will allow the ne­
have borne testimony to certain phases many, Sweden, an«l all foreign countries
farious imposition to exist, in regard to cles to get through, that “ just enough” of our industrial and business life as be­
DEALER IN
the toll roads, as they now are and have had been cut out of the road to enable ing superior to anything in the old world
TILLAMOOK. ORE.
Inen for a great manv years. I will give said vehicle to “ scrape through’’just as and urged their acceptance, generally,
vou an example of my own personal ex­ though it would have cost a great deal by Europeans as essential to progress
Shop next door to Larsen's Hotel, Tillamook
perience in this connection. About three more to cut out four feet of timber in­ and a successful competition with this
weeks ago, I left this place for Tillamook stead of three feet and a half of same. country in the world’s markets. It w ould
( incorporated ),
with the avowed intention of seeking I also found that parts of old rotten be very remarkable, of course, if there I
suitable lands for 14- families in your trees had been stood up along the banks was not occasionally found among these TILLAMOOK CITY.
ORE.
neighborhood, who were then en-route on the road, so that they would scrape foreign investigators one who does not
PAID UP CAPITAL, |10,000.
from the East, and who were to wait against the wheels of a vehicle, where I regard with favor our industrial methods
(the results of my trip) at Portland, they were always in danger of toppling , but the variety of such only tends to
A GENERAL BANKING
pending my report. 1 went to Tilla- over, instead of throwing them out into emphasize the opinion of those who see
BUSINESS.
moo'< via the Dolph toll road, a road the brush, out of the way, where they in American waysand practices the very
STEAMERS—SUE H. ELMORE, W. H. HARRIS05
that I found an iniquity from one end of should have been put.
highest attainment of practical skill and Directors :—M. W. H arrison , W. W.
ONLY LINE—ASTOTIA TO TILLAMOOK, GARIBAL"
I also found where the road was badly judgment at the present time.
it to the other. I found that the county
C urtiss , B. L. E ddy .
road, lip to the beginning of the toll -cut out, and from inquiries made by me , The German exports who visited this
BAY CITY, HOBSONVILLE.
Cashier ;—M. W. H arrison .
ro id, was in good condition—which por­ I ascertained that no woik had been country for the purpose of studying the
Connecting at Astoria with the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. K
Liberal Prices Paid for gilt edge securi­
also tilt Astoria & Columbia River R. R. foi San Francisco, Portlun
tion of the roacl was free to all. I found done on these washouts and sideling« production of iron and steel, with a ties of all kinds.
and all points east. For freight and passenger rates apply to
that the toll road fro n that portion for years and years, nevertheless 1 had view to determining the relative com-
SAMUEL ELMORE & CO. General Agents, ASTORIA. OR
where it commences, to where it ends— to pay toll charges on this road to the petive ability of German and American
B. C. LAMB, Agent. Tillamook Oregon.
an abomnable fake—a condition worse extent of one dollar and fifty cents, an manufacturers, had little encouragement
Airents 1° R & N- R R Co • Portland.
than anything I had ever seen, a rank imposition and swindle that is a rank to offer to their countrymen.
While
B 1 (A. & C. R. R. Co., Portland.
BARBER AND HAIRDRESSER.
swindle, as far as its being anything like disgrace to the county and the officials they did not find a very great difference
Sue
H.
Elmore
carries
Wells Fargo Co.'s Expre
HAIR CITTÌ NO
a toll road should He. I found that the thereof. I found that where work had in the productive capacity of the Ameri­ SBAVINO,
planks that were suppose«! to be there, been done on the road near the summit, can and German workingmen, although
SHAMPOOING, ETC
were either worn out of all resemblance, that nothing substantial could be shown the difference was in favor of the tor­
or were not in existance at all, nothing simply the throwing of some loose dirt mer, they found in tile matter of trans, Electric Baths nicely fitted up. Goodfor
but a mass of chuck holes in place there­ and some soft clay into the ruts, making portation a very material advantage
persons suffering with rheumatism.
of. I found that old roots and remains it worse than ever on the horses and to the American manufacturer. This
* PROPRIETOR
of stumps were allowe«! to remain, as diiver. I learnt on my arrival at Forest is a matter of no small importance and
they always were, that nothing was Grove that the countv at the eastern end should be of particular interest to those
done lip to this date on the road, except of the Wilson River road had refused who are urging government ownership Ladies’ Shoes.
to “collect toll” at the gate. I made it to renew the franchise on that road, of the railroads. Ordinarily it would
Embrace every feature of style, grace
my business to inquire as I went along which action is very creditable to Wash­ be supposed that the German railroads, beauty and durability. They wear well,
from those who live on this road, what ington county, as a matter of principle, under government control, would be look well.
Price from $1.50 to $3.50.
amount of work was done during the something Tillamook county ought to operated more cheaply than ate the
Boiler Work, Logger’s Work and Heavy Forging.
For
sale by
season, and the inform ition that I re­ profit by.
railroads in this country, but such is
Fine Machine Work a Specialty.
The first impression is always the not the fact. The truth is that while
ceived was to the effect that no reason­
MILLS & FINLEY.
able amount and no substantial work most lasting, and the impression gained the distances which the German trans
was ever done on the same, but that here by me on my trips into and out of your portation lines have to move raw ma­
and there, a little dirt was shoveled into county was, that owing to foregoing terials to the manufacturing plants are
s«>me of the very worst places, in order conditions it was no place for progres­ far less than the average distance which
that a vehicle (il heavily loaded) could sive and up to date emigrants to settle such supplies are transported on Ameri­
TILLAMOOK CITY, ORE.
pull through if necessary. I am told that in, and I was forced to report accord­ can lines, yet such materials are trans­
the man who owns the toll road is sup­ ingly. Just as long as vour county ported to the manufacturers so much
G entlemen
posed to take care of about twelve or allows these impositions to exist, you more cheaply over American transporta­
OF SAN FRANCISCO, DEALERS IN
Thanking you for
thirteen miles of road, for which he is to simply drive away emigration that you tion line that the Germans find them­
past favors, I beg
collect toll charges to the amount of one would dcservingly get, were your roads selves heavily handicapped in the at-
to say that I have
dollar on a two horse outfit, which free from toll, and at same time in a tempt to produce in competition with
moved into my’
new’ store next to
would lie considered in these progressive passable condition.
the United States, notwithstanding their
C. Ben Riesland’s.
The fourteen families that Tillamook advantage in cheaper labor.
times, as extortionate even if the road
If you wish to
was kept up to perfectio n but in view county would have gained this spring
Referring to this a contemporary re­
see all the choice
of the fact that hardly any work was have just been located in one of the marks that there is a lesson in it for
line of Suiting and
ever done on the road, the word extor­ southern counties of your state, to the those who are constantly advocating
up-to-date Pant-
tionate should be changed in to words loss and detriment of Tillamook. If government ownershipof transportation ting’s to choose froni kindly
___ __ give
__ _____
me a
appropriately called—highway robbery. such toll roads as your county has were lines. “ Such ownership has a better call. All Suits cut and made in the shop
at
Tillamook.
AGENTS STEAMERS ‘ W. H KRUGER” AND "REDONDO.
My opinion is, and is no doubt shared in California or other more progressive opportunity to demonstrate its advan­
U.S.—Pressing, cleaning and repairing
For San Francisco and Los Angeles.
by everyone that has lately been over States, they not alone would gel tages in the German empire than here. of all kinds done.
this road, that the man that stops yon no franchise, but would be confiscated The German government is organized
Or
J.
nt the toll gate and compels you to pay to the State, as a penalty for their fail­ on a military basis. Every employe of
the toll charges ought to be prosecuted ure to keep them in proper condition. the state roads has served his time in
for obtaining money under false preten­ There is one thing in connection with the army and comes to his employ,
ces, for to collect toll, where the road is toll roads in the State of California that ment thoroughly disciplined, pi epared to
n hundred times inferior and kept in such is a credit to same, and that is, no more obey orders and to perform all of his
a vile condition--compared to the county franchises are allowed to be granted by duties with military exactness. Yet
road, he is no I letter than the man who any countv therein, for toll road pur- government ownership of railroads in
sells you a brass watch lor a gold one. }M>scs, something that would l»e a bless­ Germany is an admitted failure from
When a man sells an article, whether it ing to Oregon, if she would promptly the standpoint of improved service or
Now is the time to buy a
is merchandise or an animal for a first follow suit. In concluding this article, I lowered rates, The service riven is
new
Sewing Machine for
class article, and it turns out to lx? a desire to advise the people of your ¡tourer and the rates which the public
$22.00, with drop head and
rank fraud, the seller of that article is cou.itv to “ get action” upon this notor­ is taxed are higher than in the United
all the latest improvements
usually arrested and imprisoned for ob­ ious mill stone around the neck of same States.” The fact thus presented bv
at M c I ntosh & M c N air ’ s .
taining monev under false pretenses. and rescue vour reputation of moss- the German experts who have visited
It is the B onita S ewing
Where docs it differ in regards to the backism, and the fact that you are be- this country is manifestly of such im­
collection of toll charges, when v<>u pay . hind the times, from the continuous re­ portance ns to be worthy of the thought­
M achine , and they range
for the privilege of going over a road ports one hears about Tillamook county. ful attention of our people.
in price from $22 to $35,
that is supposed to be first-class in every Abolish vour nefarious toll roads, so
with ball bearings. They
wav ? The road from Dolph (where the that emigrants who desire to settle in
Th« State Land Board ha, made an
are little beauties, perfectly
toll gate is) down to Hebo, where it ends vour State don’t have to pay ” admit order requiring that all purchasers of
made and something new on
is a disgrace to th« county, and not sion” to get m, and “exit fees” to return state land who hare $50 or |« m upon
the market. These machi­
alone is it a disgrace to the country, but to their families, in order to ” talk the their certificates of sale shall par the
nes are a better article than
to the county commissioners and judge matter over.” As long at these condi. balance and take deeds to the land. This
the peddlars are charging
of the district, wherein this part of the tioiis exist, you are simply cutting vour is dene primarily for the purpose of clear,
♦65 and $75 for.
road is.
ih » scs off to spite your faces, in which ing up the records and saving work in
Special Attention paid to Tourists.
Were such a road to exist in the sec­ event who is the loser ? Hoping you will the Land Department. Incidentally it
A
First
Class
fable. Comfortable Beds and Accommodât’08,
tion of the country from whence 1 came, give this matter due consideration and will have the «fleet of making a large
not alone would the owner ol the road some space.
number of tracts of land subject to tax­
SEE THE
l»e prosecuted, but the road commission
I remain, yours truly.
ation for state and county purposes. At
ers and judge would lie impeached and
C urtis E. W ilmer .
I ilia monk Lumber Company Centrally Loeated
the reqnest r.f the Board. Clark G. G.
Rates, $1 P«r D,X
their offices taken from them by the
McMinnville, Ore.. July 6th. 1903.
FOR
Brown has prepared a list of those to
governor ot the state. Although the
whom this order will apply, and the list
I’wner of the toll road is responsible for
Dr. Parkhurst advises young men tn will be presented at the next meeting oi
th rank swindle that is being daily per be near the track when the train of op­
the board. About 300 purchasers will j
M. H. LARSEN, Proprietor.
petrated on the traveling public, th* portunity passes. Better beatthesta.
then be notified to make their final pay.
county commissioners and judge ot the tion where it stops.
TILLAMOOK,
meats.
WASHINGTON
headquarters for
DAIRYMEN’S SUPPLIES
STEEL STOVES & RANCES
We carry a Large Stock of
2
Hardware, Tinware, Glass
and China,
Oils. Paint,
Sashes,
Line of Choice
GROCERIES
Agents for the Great
Saw.
McINTOSH & McNAIR
The Most Reliable Merchants in Tillamook County
C. & E. Thayer
M. F. LEACH
Tillamook Meat Mark
Fresh and Cured Meats, Hides, Wool,?
TILLAMOOK
COUNTY BANK.
Pacific Navigation Co
LATIMER, BROS.,
A. K. CASE,
MAYERS
Tillamook Iron Woks
General Machinists & Blacksmiths
TILLAMOOK,
T. SARCHET,
Tailoring
OREGON
Truckee Lumber Co
FIR & SPRUCE Liimba
BOX SHOOKS
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
And LOGGERS’
Hobsonville,
T. SARCHET,
Merchant Tailor
Sewing Machines.
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SUPPLIE
E, SIBLEY, Mg’
BEALS
REAL ESTATE,
Financial Agent,
TILLAMOOK,
OREGON.
The Best Hotel
THE ALLEN HOUSE,
J. P. ALLEN, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Travelling Men.
i
SHINGLES and BOXES,
1 Shingles $2.25 1000.
LARSEN HOUSE,
OREGON
The Best Hotel in the city.
No Chinese