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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
9
The Eugene Weekly Guard columns discuss anti anarchist sentiment and the dangers of disorder. It opposes violent acts and advocates strong civic education to curb anarchist ideas in the United States. The piece also surveys imperial dynamics, Porto Rico sanitation, and Arctic exploration news references.
The passage defends arctic exploration, lauding Peary and other pole hunters for advancing human knowledge. It notes dangerous ice and open water, argues exploration is driven by noble ambition rather than gold, and praises the contribution of explorers to civilization. It ends with support for Peary as an American pursuing greater knowledge.
The Waukegan school board revived a rule allowing teachers to use the rod on persistent "bad boys" after an aggravated case sparked public interest. Opinions split over whipping as discipline, but many agree discipline is essential to prevent lawless youth, with judges often endorsing corporal punishment for incorrigible juveniles.
A comparison of train speeds shows Britain yielding to American records. Foxball Keene asserts American superiority after England trips and a U S shooting team’s victory. The Empire State Express now runs New York to Buffalo in eight hours and fifteen minutes at about 53.5 miles per hour average.
A fragmentary piece quotes a remark about a tenderfoot with a weak chest and a pale face, mentioning a big sunburned cowboy and a harsh encounter. It references a reader’s and editor’s banter about climate, health, and survivability, ending with a wry note on wisdom and inspiration.
Dr Martin comforts Olivia amid a sea side voyage to Sark caves where their bond grows. Tardif admits love for Olivia while serving as a compassionate confidant, and Martin confronts a ruined life from an unspoken marriage as they return to the shore and face a troubled future.
In a perilous voyage to safety by boat through a cave system, I carry Olivia across a treacherous tide and into a secure cliff cave. Amid danger and relief, I declare my wish for marriage, while Olivia reveals a painful past and warns that love cannot heal her current misery.
Dr. W. J. Hoffman of the geological survey reports Indians deny using poisoned arrows in warfare, though ceremonies surround poison preparation. Accounts from Shoshone, Bannock, Clallam, and Apache cite rituals and methods like deer bitten by rattlesnakes, copper arrowheads, and venom traces, noting serpent venom retains toxicity when dried.
The Helena and Musick Mining & Milling Co. of Bohemia district announce a 35 mile railroad from Cottage Grove Oregon southeast to the Bohemia mines. Construction may begin this fall with half track laid by spring. A smelter is planned for Portland or Bohemia after the railroad, with both likely operating within a year. President Jennings says 500000 dollars is assured for the railroad from Eastern capitalists. the smelter will follow when feasible.
William Pullman and local Baker City men seek to develop hydroelectric power on Rock Creek. A three mile ditch would carry water to a power house several miles from town, generating 2000 to 5000 horsepower. Copper wire would transmit power to Baker City for mills factories and lighting. Plant cost about 50000 dollars with work starting once materials are secured. This is pitched as vital for Baker City and Eastern Oregon.
The Moran Brothers Company launches the first 200 by 80 foot floating dock section at Seattle yards. It weighs 2,000 tons, displaces 3,000 tons, and uses 1.5 million feet of lumber and 150 tons of iron. Tow ers rise 30 feet, pontoon depth is 12 feet, with electric centrifugals to move water for lifting ships. The second section begins immediately, aiming for a 400 foot dock able to raise the largest Pacific vessels. a third section could enable repairs of the world’s largest ships.
The Guernsey, the first vessel to carry over 3,400,000 feet of lumber from Portland, left Manila October 15 for Portland under charter to load lumber and piles for the Orient. She carries 1500 tons of hemp for Portland and San Francisco, with lumber for the Bay City to be landed and shipped by rail. The ship has served the Pacific Export Lumber Company for nearly two years and previously earned fame for a mid ocean shaft repair and propeller replacement.
Work has begun on a new ten thousand dollar stone church for St. Pauls Episcopal in Walla Walla Washington. The modern structure will stand near St Pauls school and replace the old building that served the congregation for over forty years with repairs and remodeling.
A locomotive nearing completion at Sausalito in the North Pacific Coast Railroad Company shops promises a revolution in locomotive construction. The engine places engineer and fireman cabs in front, giving the crew an unobstructed view ahead, unlike traditional designs with cabs behind the boiler.
The Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company of Seattle has been awarded a government contract worth 2 million dollars to dredge Manila harbor and complete the Spanish breakwater. It will ship dredging machines and 1,000,000 feet of lumber to construct scaffolds for the masonry and deploy crews to Manila from Seattle.
A California grower introduces the Shasta daisy as a hardy new cross of daisies. The blossoms feature three white rows with strong stems, endure cold, and may bloom nearly year round in California. It can be propagated by root division and may soon display varied colors.
A surveying party under chief engineer D O Stevenson studies a Boise County line along More creek and Grimes creek mouths, about 21 miles, aiming to tap a vast timber belt and support mines at Idaho City Placerville Quartzburg Centerville Bannock Grimes Pass and Pioneerville, contingent on feasibility.
R C McCroskey of Gar field Washington harvested 36 000 bushels from 1400 acres at 35 bushels per acre costing 23 cents per bushel. He sold 15 000 bushels at 45 percent cents and if all sold now at 40 cents would net 17 cents per bushel or 5.95 per acre. Including early sales brings total net profit to 6870 dollars.
The report from nearly two years ago about a gigantic steel and iron mill company forming to build on Puget Sound gains credibility. Hamilton Washington coke and coal mines near Everett are now controlled by President Hill of the Great Northern. Further prospecting on Hamilton and Texada islands shows rich ore supplies. With extensive railroad and streetcar growth and numerous trolley projects, the project seems an absolute necessity. A plant likely costing up to 18 million dollars would be required and could be erected in Everett or nearby.
The Western Union Telegraph Company will start constructing a new line linking Boise Idaho and Pendleton Oregon to double capacity. It plans an additional wire from Ogden Utah to Boise, shifting through East Portland traffic away from San Francisco routes.
In October 8 2000 tons of Washington wheat sailed from Seattle aboard the Memphis bound for Callao Peru. It is the first consign ment of this grain to that port and the shippers expect profit enough to encourage further ventures to other ports.
Boise's new government building in Boise City Idaho has its foundation finished. Superintendent J E Hosfer from Helena Montana will oversee construction until a permanent supervisor is named. Contractor Boise firm to complete four stories within a year at a cost of 256000 dollars.
The powerful shovel dredger recently completed by the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company of Seattle has started work on the tow slip for the pier to be built on the ocean dock site. The machine is unusual in size and features a base arm driven into debris by rapidly driven wheels, attracting attention as a front-page attraction.
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