The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-12-20
ANOTHER RAILROAD.

Mr.. L. A. Looms Of Pacific county, W. T.,
was in this city last Saturday and was called
upon by represen tative of this paper who de-
sired in the interest of the public, to know
something about the progress of the new rail-
road movement of that part of the country.
Mr.. Looms resides ON the coast north Of the
Columbia river about half way between nwaco
and Ocean Park, and 10 running the stage line
from Ilwaco to Oysterville besides being inter.
ested in the Ilwaco Navigation Company. He
says that the prospects for the new railroad
from Ilwaco to Shoalwater Bay are excellent.
Already com pany has been incorporated, with
the following board of directors: ia oh Kamm
of Portland, l. W. Case Of Astoria, and H. 8.
Guild, B. A. Seabury and L. A. Loomis Of
Pacific county, W. T. These are all live,
active, shrewd business men with
large experience and public spirit enough
to give success to any enterprise.
There has been . preliminary reconnaissance
made Of the line Of the route and an estimate
given Of the cost by Maj. A. F. Sears Of this
city. The road from Ilwaco ct deep water in
Bakers Bay to deep water on Shoalwater Bay
is only sixteen miles long over level country
and is estimated 70 cost only about 100000
for good narrow guage road. This will open
up . very hne country and it is believed be
made to pay right along with the local travel
and traffic, TO say nothing Of the vast crowds Of
summer resorts on the peninsula formed by
the ocean and bay. It 10 due to the
OCEAN PARK MOVEMENT
So SUCCESSFULLY started last summer to say that
it is undoubtedly the real impelling motive and
encouragement to this railroad enterprise.
The large number OF persons interested in
Ocean Park, the natural beauty and great ad-
vantsges of the place for summer resort, and
their purpose to build cottages here next sum-
mer, with the crowds who will certainly make
this their summer camping ground. has given
such assurance OF an immense and growing
passenger travel here every summer, that it 10
full denomination Of tho fact that the rail.
road is . necessity and will pay we'll from tho
very start. There il NO place along
the whole Pacific coast that presents so many
attractions for q summer resort as Ocean Park.
The peninsula at this point is only about .
mile wide, SO that persons living or coming
here can walk from ocean to bay and return as
easily as they can make few afternoon calls.
On the ocean side they have the glorious sea
breezes, the surf bathing, the clans, crabs, etc.,
with the inspiring sight Of passing ships and
steamers. On the Shoalwater bay side there
will be the milder bathing in the calmer and
warmer water of the bay. with boating, fishing
and gathering OF oysters in abundance. In the
woods there are plenty Of game. And then,
to those who are so disposed, there will be the
benefit of the religious services with the best
preaching talent, and quiet Sabbath days
rest amid peaceful surroundings. 1t will be
grand place to take the family and have the
assurance that they are exposed to no demon
alizing tendencies but are under the wholesome
influences of Christian society.
THE COUNTRY TO BE OPENED.
1t is learned that it is the purpose Of the pro-
jectors Of this railroad to extend the line BY
putting on q steamer at the Shoalwater bay
terminus, and this will act as feeder to the
railroad from o:her parts Of the bay. They
will also, as soon a. practicable, survey the
route and build railroad north from Shoal-
water bay to Gray's harbor, distance OF only
ten miles. 1t will thus be seen that
water on Il. north so... can be connected
BY only twenty-six miles Of railroad, viz:
Bakers bay, Shoalwater bay and Grays har.
Dor. This will open up TO traffic tremendous
stretch Of country, including all Of Pacific and
Chehalis counties. with parts Of adjoining
counties. The splendid valley watered BY the
Chehalis river, and all that rich country Dor
dering Shoalwater bay and Gray's harbor. has
NO outlet in the winter season, and all would
contribute to make this railroad scheme one Of
the best enterprises Of its character that has
been started on our coast. The investment 10
found to show such evidences that il will be Q
good one, that there will be found no difficulty
in disposing Of the stock, which will be sold in
shares Of 500 each. Already. without any
special effort, . considerable portion of the
stock has been subscribed, and II enough is OBJ
tanned the work will be commenced a. soon AZ
practicable, and pushed on TO completion At .
point little south Of Oysterville. as soon a.
possible.-Evening Telegram, Portland. Dec. s.