TILLAMOOK
WASHINGTON
Shoes for iïien & Boys.
Nobl y and up-to-date.
They are reliable in every respect.
Guaranteed to give satisfactory wear.
For sale by
MILLS & FINLEY.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
( strictly in advance .)
One year............................................... 1.50
1
Six months...........................................
75
50
Three months......................................
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Editorial Notes.
Hang on to land with chittim bark if
you have any, and if you haven’t rubber
neck until you find vacant land with the
v tillable trees. A timber claim is a nice
thing to file on, but freeze on to a chittim
claim like grim death if you find one.
* * *
Well, after all that was said and pen-
n • I about the Yankee crew on board the I
Reliance, it now transpires that the cap
tain was a Scotchman and the rest ot the
crew were Norwegians, Swedes and
Danes. Although not one Yankee help
ed sail the yacht in the recent races,
the result would have been the same had
there been an entirely Yankee crew.
* * *
It must be, bv the tone of a letter we
have received from him, that Chas. Pye,
formerly of Nehalem, has embraced
socialism, for he writes : “In your issue
of Aug. 20 I notice your article, ‘Bribery,
the Besetting Sin.’ I can indorse every
word in it, for it is only too true, I can
Under
a’so point you to a remedy,
socialism these things could not occur,
lor the incentive would be removed.” It
is not necessary to embrace socialism to
remedy this besetting sin. Those who
watch the signs of the times, and the
fearless manner in which President
Roosevelt is ferreting out bribery,corrup
tion and fraud, and appointing men to
public positions who are above reproach
as w' ’’ t.s weeding out those who have
been connected with post office, land
and other frauds, see a change for
the better.
Undoubtedly it will take
years to eradicate these abuses, but
no one is doing more in that direction
than the president, for he has arrayed
himself against the professional politi
cians.who, to a great extent, are respon
sible for the bribery and corruption that
is so prevalent in national, state, coun
ty and city affairs.
* * *
It is unfortunate, and wc say unfortu
nate advisedly, for Tillamook county
that in lecent years that a number of
people who have come to settle in this
county have gone away disgusted, even
when they had deposited money to hold
a farm. Simply because the real estate
agents have been in the habit of under,
mining one another and telling all man
ner of lies to
prospective setllets
about the farms or property the
other fellow had listed or wanted to sell.
These are the tactics which have been
resorted to, as most of our readers are
aware, so much so, that home seekers
who have come to Tillamook wonder
where they are at with so much conten
tion and with the real estate agents ac
cusing one another of being prevaricators
of the truth and readv to fleece any ten
derfoot who mipht innocently fall into
their clutches. No wonder that home
seekers, finding themselves in that kind
of invironinent, pull out in disguest and
give the county a bad name. Tillamook
does not get many people to look over
the county with a view to settling here,
and it is a shame that those who doconie i
are scared away because the real estate j
traders are uudermining one another for
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the purpose of knocking the other fellow
out of a trade, lying about people’s pro
i
perty and fleecing intending settlers.
That is what some of the real estate
traders have done.
* * *
many pitfal's that beset th*m, stumble
headlong into them, and instead of im
proving their moral character, especially
if their parents furnish them with plenty
oi money, thev become to some extent
reckless and often turn out the opposite
what was expected of them when they
were sent away from home to school.
* * *
Most assuredly the material welfare of
this country rests upon the success ol
agriculture. This fact is recognized by
none more keenly than by those who are
wrapped up in large financial affairs.
Henrv Clews savs : “ The agricultural
situation promises to carry the country
safely beyond anv crisis. The farmer,
whether he grows cotton, corn, wheat,
hay, oats, live stock or dairy produce,
is sure of profitable prices for his out
put. Apparently this is not to be a
year of big crops, but our agricultural
products are not increasing as rapidly
as the demand for them, the consequence
being high prices and good profits to the
farmer. Very likelv combines and specu
lation have enhanced costs of meat and
cotton, but they could not have done
this were it not for the gradual over
taking of supply by demand, the effects
of which thev simply exaggerated for
their own financial advantage. It is
many years since the American farmer
enjoyed such prosperity as he is having
today and there is every prospect of Ins
having another year of the same sort.
This means much for general business.’’
Our Rival in Corn.
Corn is king of American crops, Its
yearly value is much greater than that
of anv other. It seems also more secure
against rivalry than any other. Canada,
Russia and other lands compete with us
in wheat. Competitors in cotton are
growing in many places at an ominous
rate. But the United States has seemed
to have pretty nearly a monopoly of
corn growing. In this industry, how
ever. a rival is also arising which mav
befnie long be developed into great pro
portions.
That rival is Argentine, a couutry
which for more reasons than one might
well be regarded as the United States of
South America. It is only about two-
fifths as large as the United States, and
has only one-fifteenth as great a popula
tion. But its soil is wondrously fertile
and its climate genial, and it is growing
in population and in the arts of civiliza
tion ata gratifying pace. Its production of
cattle and sheep, of hides and wool, of
linseed and various other thing is well
known to be great. It is to be remarked
that it is also becoming a great pro
dlicer of corn, for which crop its soil and
climate seem to be particularly well
suited. The last year’s crop of corn is
reported to have covered 4,300,000
acres and to have measured 130,600,000
bushels. That is, of course, very much
less than our 94,000,000 acres and
2.523,000,000 bushels. Yet proportion
ately to the population of the couutry,
it is a creditable showing. Moreover,
it is to be observed that the Argentines
get more than thirty bushels from an
acre, and get $1 of their currency, or 44
cents gold, a bushel for it, making a
yield of $13.20 an acre, w hile we, with
our boasted higher civilization, are con
tent with twenty-seven bushels to the
acre, which, at 40 cents a bushel, means
a yield of only $10.80 an acre.
There is no occasion to get scared at
the specter of Argentine competition in
the corn market. Yet it is evident that
Argentine is destined before long to be
so considerable a producer of that crop
as to cut a figure in the markets of the
world, and probably to rank as a rival
of the United States.
The Irrigation Congress.
H K A PLI GHT. SEPTEMBER 1_7
More Kickers.
The Astoria Budget contains the (ol-
lowing relative to »lie proposed county
road between Tillamook and Clatsop
counties:
“Word lias been received by the county
court from Tillamook county that sur
veyors are at work running the lines lor
the proposed road to the line between
the two Counties, but there is considera
ble controversy among the settlers over
the selection of the route. There is only
one place where the road can terminate
and be connected with a highway leading
from Astoria and unless that route is
selected the object ot securing a contin
uous highway from Astoria to Ti.la-
mook will not l»e attained. Every farmer
in rillamook county, however, appears
to want the road to run by Ins dooryard
or he is unalterably opposed to its con
struction."
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The Tillamook county court is having
considerable trouble in surveying the
new proposed county road connecting
with Clatsop county. Some of the far
mers want the road to run close to their
front fence, or they will fight the road-
It looks as though some ot them had
been raised on the Lewis & Clark, The
indications are that the road will never
be constructed.—Seaside Sentinal.
headquarters for
DAIRYMEN’S, SUPPLIES
STEEL STOVES & RANCES
We carry a Large Stock of
Tinware, Class
and China,
Hardware,
Oils, Paint, Varnish, Doors, Window
Sashes,
Line of Choice
GROCERIES
Agents for the Great Western Saw,
McINTOSH & McNAIR,
The Most Reliable Merchants in Tillamook County.
Crew of the Reliance.
The Astorian is indebted to the Skan-
dinaven for a roster of the crew that so
successfully handled the yacht Reliance
in defense of the America cup against
Shamrock III.
The Skandininaven replying to a re
I mark of the Chicago Daily News, to the
effect that Shamrock III. might do won
ders with a Yankee crew, says ;
Perhaps she could. In days gone by
the fame of the Yankee sailor was waft
ed by the winds across all the seas.
But in defending the famous cup he
has been conspicuous by his absence.
In previous races the crews of the cup
defenders have been made up largely of
Scandinavians, in whom the managers
of the Reliance likewise placed their
re ianee. Here is the roster of the vic
torious American yacht ;
Captain Charles Barr, Scotchman.
First mate—Chr. Christenson, Arendal,
Norwa v.
Second mate—G. Pederson, Arendal,
Norway.
Third mate—Harry Nielsen, Aalesund,
Norway.
Crew—G. Gunderson, H
Harald-
stad. Chas. Nielson, H. Henrikson, Chr.
Baardson, ail of Stavanger, Norway ;
S. Anderson, G. Jacobson, B. Hanson,
0. Knudson, S. Christenson, all of Lar-
vik
Norwav ;
J. Christenson, A.
Hanson, Th. Svanto, B.
I Mathiesen, Olaf
Berg, all of Bergen, Norway ; B. 0.
Wiig, John Olson, M. Baardson, Mich
ael Baardson, Claus i Clauson, all of
Haugesund, Norway ; S. Nielson, Ar-
eidal, Norwav; 0. Nielson, Boeroen,
Norway ; William Backer, Christiania,
Norwav ; N. Baerro, Kragero, Norway ;
John Hanson, Tvsnaes, Norway ; Chr
Nielson, Tom Pederson, Chas. Jorgen
son, Andrew Nielson, Herman Carlson,
John Johnson, Chas. Johnson No. 1,
Chas. Johnson No. 2, John Larson.
Louis Johnson, all of Norway; William
Gudman and John Mathieson, Norweg
ians of Brooklyn, N.Y. ; Harry Molin
and John Swensson, Swedes ; Hans
Pedersen, Dane.
It will thus be seen that there is not
a Yankee on the Reliance. The captain
is a Scotchman ; the mates are Nor-
wegians ; and the crew are all Nor.
wegians with the exception oi two
Swedes and one Dane.
There has been nothing but praise
for the work of these men. That they
are better sailors than the picked men
of Shamrock III. is admitted even by
the expert yachtmen of Great Britain
and Ireland. Sir Thomas himself is re
ported to have said :
“The smartest sailors I ever saw in
my life are those who sail the Reliance.”
In view of these facts it would be in
order to amend the motion so as to
make it read as follows ;
“ Still, Shamrock III. might do won
ders with a Norwegian crew.”
C. & E
OF
Thayer
F. LEACH,
PROPRIETOR OF
General Banking and Exchange busi
ness.
Exchange on England, Belgium, Ger
many, Sweden, and all foreign countries I
[Tillamook Meat Marti
TILLAMOOK.
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DEALER IN
ORE.
Fresh and Cured Meats, Hides, Wool,
TILLAMOOK
COUNTY BANK.
Shop next door to Larsen’s Hotel, Tillamook
( incorporated ),
TILLAMOOK CITY,
ORE.
PAID UP CAPITAL, <10,000.
A GENERAL BANKING
BUSINESS.
Directors:—M. W. H arrison , W. W.
C urtiss , B. L. E ddy .
Cashier M. W. H arrison .
Liberal Prices Paid for gilt edge securi
ties of all kinds.
Pacific Navigation Co
STEAMERS-SUE H. ELMORE, W. II. HARRIS!
ONLY LINE—ASTOT1A TO TILLAMOOK, GARIB
BAY CITY, HOBSONVILLE.
Connecting at Astoria with the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co.
also the Astoria & Columbia River R. R. foi San Francisco,
and all pointe east. For freight and passenger
ooDriigrx rates
lauro apply
uppij to
vo
SAMUEL ELMORE & CO.
LATIMER, BROS.,
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< General Agents, ASTORIA. 01
B. C. LAMB, Agent. Tillamook Oregon.
Agents
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R‘ Co
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Agents
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Pordandt
BARBER ANO HAIRDRESSER.
Sue H. Elmore carries Wells Fargo Co.’s Exp’J
HAIR CUTTING
SHAVING,
SHAMPOOING, ETC
Electric Baths nicely fitted up. Goodfor
persons suffering with rheumatism.
A. K. CASE,
Z PROPRIETOR
Tillamook Iron Wok
MAYERS
Ladies’ Shoes.
Embrace every feature of style, grace
beauty and durability. They wear well,
look well.
Price from $1.50 to $3.50.
For sale by
IfWV •V- “ir
WILL SELL AT
COST
Until the 1st of Sept
OREGON. I
WW ’IF
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SMITH & JENKINS!
Bargains
In Ladies' and Gent's
Boots and Shoes.
í Sewing Machines.
Boiler Work, Logger’s Work and Heavy Forgi»|.
Fine Machine Work a Specialty.
TILLAMOOK,
MILLS & FINLEY.
The irrigation congress, which con
vene at Ogden, last Tuesday, promises
to occupy an important place in the
movement for national irrigation which
lias taken an unprecedented impetus as
a consequence of the irrigation legisla
tion enacted at the last session of con
gress. The adoption of a national irri
gation policy and the inauguration of
irrigation work nnder national super,
The high school is a fine institution for vision and at national expense marks the
cither county or city, as is seen by the close of the era in which irrigation was
A Bov'S Wild Ride for Life.
large number of pupils who attend supposed to be a purely local matter.
With family around expecting him to
the high school in Tillamook City this
In the early davs it may have l»een die, and a son, riding for life. 18 miles,
year. One pleasing feature is the num pt act icable tor the pioneers owning land to get Dr. Ktng’s New Discovery for
ber of pupils from outside districts who . along the streams in the seiniarid states Consumption. Coughs and Colds, W. H.
Brown, of Leesville, Ind., endured
are taking advantage of the high school and territories to utilize the water by death's agonies from asthma ; but this
studies. Had the outside districts voted di voting it in their own ditches, although wonderful medicine gave instant relief
for a county high school last election all in some cases this practice has reached and soon cured him. He writes : “ I now
the pupils in the county who wanted to i considerable dimensions. The Mormons sleep soundly every night." Like mar
take the high school course could have | more than fifty years ago, led by Brig* velous cures of Consumption. Pneu
monia, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and
done so, but as it is only those living in ham Young, irrigated the valley of the Grip prove its matchless merit for all
this district are admitted free, while I Salt Lake on a large scale by turning the Throat and Lung troubles. Guaranteed
those from outside districts have to pay streams that fed the lake over the sage hotties -Hk'. and »1.00. Trial bottles
tuition. Probably when the outside dis- brush plains and laving the foundation free at Chas. I. Clough's drug store.
tricts realize what an advantage and a for the present great fertility of that re
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
lieuefit it is to the county to have public markable section. It has taken a whole
Now is the time to buy a
high school studies taught right at home half century to achieve full recognition 1 Has world-wide fame for marvellous
new Sewing Machine for
they will vote for a county high school. I for the doctrine that the water in the j cares. It surpasses anv other salve, lo
tion. ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns.
There is a great ado made once in a ’ , streams are subject to private appro- j Hurns. Boils, Sores. Felons. Ulcers. Tet
<22.00, with drop head and
while about patronizing home industry, l ' priation only subordinate to the reserved ' ter. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Chapped
all the latest improvements
and iis the Tillamook Citv district has rights of the entire population and that Hands, Skin Eruptions ; infallible for
at M c I ntosh & M c N air ’ s .
led the wav and set the pace at consider- to secure the reclamation of a large area Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. nt
It is the B onita S ewing
Chas. I. Clough, druggist.
a de expense so that the pupils in this bv expensive irrigating works requires
M
achine , and they range
districts can obtain enough credi's in the I national action.
Dr. P. J. Sharp, the exper- in price from <22 to <35,
home school to enable them to enter the 1 I Various phases of irrigation as a na
They
state university, and for that reason tional problem will he discussed at Ogden enced dentist is located in C with ball bearings.
i are little beauties, perfectly
there is now no necessity to send young ‘ and the results already accomplished
Dr. Wise’s dental pari rs, and
people to high schools and colleges in • > exemplified bv the exhibits of the pro.
J made and something new on
is
prepared to do nothing but « the market. These machi-
other counties. Another thing, it is far * i ducts oi reclaimed lands. A most rep
lietter for \oung people, during the four resentative list of delegates is already first class work and give the j nes are a better article than a
years of high school studies, to be undtr assured and some of the most eminent best of satisfaction
If yonr J the peddlars are charging ,
or near the watchful eye ot their parents, experts in practical irrigation engineer teeth need fixing call upon
< <65 and »75 for.
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lor many youngpeople, not knowing the. ing will take part in the program.
him.
General Machinists & Blacksmi
t
Successors to L. N. Barnes,
DEALERS IN
PRIME
MEATS,
LARD,
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At the NEW MEAT MARKET, H
Only Prime Meats Handled. Give uM
Call. Hides Wanted.
H
Quick'S Delivery Wngons deliver. Highest Cash price paid for stock. Both
REAL ESTATE.
Financial Agent
TILLAMOOK
OREGON.
The Best Hotel
THE ALLEN HOUSE i
J. P. ALLEJM, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Travelling Men
Special Attention paid to Tourists.
A First Class Table. Comfortable Beds and Acconuno^3'‘ |
Centrally Loeated
Ratea.íl P«.»|
LARSEN HOUSE, I
M. H. URRSEN, Proprietor.
TILLAMOOK,
OREGON
The Best Hotel in the city.
No Chinese En>rloJe<1'