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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
Heading For a Fall

President elect Wilson is said to be
one of those who believe that the
Filippinos should be given their inde-
pendence and will advocate the pass
age of laws to carry this idea into ef-
feet. The demoratic party may be
depended on to try some such fool
thing as this. The United States has
sacrificed lot of good men and spent
a lot Of money in trying to civilize
those people and make them fit for
self government. To turn them loose
now to shift for themselves would sim
ply mean that the people would 60
back where they were when we took
over the islands. The moment our
troops are withdrawn hell would break
loose. Look at Cuba. Much farther
advanced in civilization, surrounded
by highly civilized nations, and yet in
less than a year after the withdrawal OF
American troops we had to intervene
to prevent anarchy, and since then in
tervention seemed near several times.
No. 1t would be stupid blunder. if
not crime, to withdraw our troops
from the Philippine islands at this
time. The time may come when the
United States should grant independ-
ence to the islands but that time is in
the future. There must be at least
one generation between their deliver
ance from Spain before they are fit for
self government.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
Death of Mrs. Edna MastOn Sauer

Mrs. Sauer was born in Fort Wayne
Indiana, February %, 1895, and with
her parents moved to Leavenworth FIVE
years ago. In October, 1909, she
united with the Methodist Church,
where all her energies have since been
placed. Her life became one of per-
feet Joy in service as she did her part
in the church as organist, teacher, and
many other ways. 1t may we'll be said
of her that she did her very best as a
Christian.
About one year ago she was united
in marriage to Henry Sauer, who along
with her served the church in many
Offices. Their home was in Peshastin
until short time ago when she came
to her fathers home that she might be
near a physician and mothers care.
On Saturday Dec. 81 beautiful baby
girl came to make her happy. All
went we'll until Christmas morning,
when a relapse came and on Thursday
night she answered the call of the Lord
she had served, leaving baby, father,
mother, brother Harry and sister Ethel
and many friends to mourn, yet with
that Heaven has been frightened by
her coming.
The funeral service was held in the
Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon,
Rev. J. o. Hawk officiating, and the
large crowd present was a grand testi-
mony to lovable Christian character.
The bereaved ones have the earnest
sympathy Of the entire community.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03

acres Of apple trees came into first
bearing during 1912. From this time
on from three to five hundred acres
will be added every year to the apple
bearing acreage for years to come.
If town can be built up on the
apple industry alone, Leavenworth,
with an industrial payroll of sixty to
seventy thousand dollars per month,
ought to grow some during 1913.
Don't you think so3
We have pictured no fairy dream in
giving our reasons why 1913 will see
more growth and development in
Leavenworth and the surrounding
country than any year in its history.
There is not one note of exaggeration
in this story. Every statement made
will bear investigation and be found
stronger than we have made it.
1t is not all improbable that Leaven-
worth will double its population in the
next eighteen months.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
WENATCHEE LOSES PAVING
ON CLERICAL ERROR
Wrong Word Used in Ordinance and
Paving Bids Must be Advertised
Again by Council

A clerical error in one word of
city ordinance has cost contractor ].
K. McNerney of Wenatchee the loss
of a contract to pave the business dis
trict of that city on his bid of $112,-
965. Before ordering materials on the
big job, which was to begin early in
the spring, he went to Seattle and sub
mitted to his attorneys all papers con-
nected with the ordinance which was
passed recently. They found that in
stead Of providing for paving" the
ordinance called for parking" the
business district. The error was over
looked by the officials Of the city.
The effect is to vitiate all action ta-
ken up to this time. The council must
pass a new resolution, advertise for
bids, and again select the lowest bid
der. Competition of bidders was very
keen and McNerney, whose bid was
$4,000 the lowest, will be under the
disadvantage that his competitors now
know his rock-bottom figures. The
city will doubtless reap the benefit of
getting an even lower bid than Nc
Nerney's, but necessary proceedings
will delay awarding the contract again
until the last week Of February. Ma
terials cannot be ordered until that
time, hence construction work may
start a month or two later than was
planned by the council.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03

visited this city annually for the pas
five or six years and has always been
popular with local theater goers. She
is supported by an excellent company
and the show is very much above the
average Of stock company productions.
The Sweetest Girl in Dixie" was the
opening play, which was followed on
Friday evening by "Divorcons," one
of Miss Roberts favorite plays. The
closing night was devoted to vaude
vile program which was most enter
tanning The most interesting acts
were Hamlet's soliloquy and the death
scene Of Juliet from Shakespeare pre-
sented by Miss Ursula Fawcitt, an
English actress who has played in
minor roles with some of the leading
actors of the country. The closing
act was a comedy, "A Husband in
Clover" presented by Miss Roberts
and her husband, Mr. Gillard, in which
there was laugh every minute for the
audience.
The company left on Friday for the
coast but announced that they would
return again in year.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
SPOKANE WILL STUDY
BIG QUINCY PROJECT
A Plan to Irrigate the Half Million
Acres in the Quincy Flats Discussed
in Spokane To-day

The Spokane Realty Association,
composed of the largest dealers and
promoters in eastern Washington will
hold meeting January 3rd, at which
a special investigation of the Quincy
Valley Irrigation Project will be made.
This important meeting will not only
be attended by those men prominent
in the settlement and development Of
all sections OF the Northwest but will
also have present representatives from
the Quincy Valley Water Users Asso-
citation to explain every detail of the
big irrigation project.
Mr.. Ternet Of the association stated
that in addition to the unestimable
value study Of the project by these
big business men will have have in
giving wide and favorable attention.
great strength will be added to the
project, among the Legislators who
will be present to get the benefits OF
the deliberations of the meeting.
Everything connected with the big
project will be discussed and it is very
possible that some plan may be de-
cided on to hasten the work.
The Quincy Flats, which take in
about 100000 acres, is capable of
supporting $4,000 families if water
were available and it is believed that if
private capital can not be secured, the
government will take the matter over
in few years.
The cost of an irrigation system is
estimated at about 25 millions dollars
and if built according to the proposed
plan to take water from Wenatchee
Lake, twenty miles from here it would
result in the spending of millions OF
dollars in this vicinity, the result OF
which the population Of Leavenworth
would increase many times.
While as yet the big project is only
dream, it is one that will be realized,
and it is almost safe to predict that in
another twenty years the barren, and
desolate Quincy Flats will be one Of
the most fertile spots in the State Of
Washington.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
Stage to Lake WenatChee

Geo. Siverly of the White River
Valley was in the city several days this
week and informed an Echo represen-
tative that he intended to start stage
line between this city and Lake We
natchee. He will make two trips a
week, leaving here every Tuesday and
Saturday, and will GARY the mail beside
freight and passengers. His first trip
will be made tomorrow.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
No Elk for WenatChee Valley

Last year Game Warden Percy Sche-
BILE thought he would make an effort
to bring in at least one carload OF elk
during 1912 from the national park,
but inasmuch as $500 or 5000 is to be
expended in restocking the streams Of
the county with trout fry it is deemed
best not to make an expenditure for
the elk this year.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
SEND YOUR EASTERN FRIENDS
A BOX OF WENATCHfE APPLES
Fruit Grows Association viii Forward
Boxes for two Months More
Small Charge

That people residing in the Wenat-
chez Valley may be able to send ap-
Piles to their friends in the East, the
Wenatchee Valley Fruitgrowers asso-
citation is still sending gift boxes OF
apples to eastern and middle western
points, and Manager David L. Oliver
of tbs head office of the association
has announced that the apples would
be sent for another two months. Four
and half carloads Of gift apples rep
resenting about 5000 boxes have been
sent east by the association in the past
two months. This practice was inau-
gurated this year by the association
and has resulted in much publicity for
the Wenatchee valley.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
MAY Roberts at the Scenic

May Roberts and her company
closed three days engagement here
on Friday evening, being her first ap-
pearance in this city since about a
year ago at this time. Good sized
crowds were in attendance every night
and every one who attended spoke
highly OF the company. Miss Roberts,
who off the stage is Mrs. Gillard, has
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
ROTARY SNOW PLOW
BLOWS UP NEAR TUNNEL
Two Die From Injuries and Three 9th
ers Seriously but not Fatally
Injured

The first serious railroad accident OF
the winter on the Cascade division oc-
CURED last Monday morning few
miles this side of the tunnel when one
of the rotary snow plows in charge OF
Engineer Long blew up. There were
five men on the locomotive at the time
of the accident and all were severely
burned by the steam and hot water,
but it is believed that they will re-
cover with the exception of two brake
man, Jensen and Reardon who died
the following day at the hospital in
Everett. The cause of the explosion
is not known and will likely never be,
as railroad officials say that there are a
number Of things that might have been
responsible. The force of the explo-
sion was terrific say several who were
eye witnesses of the affair, one Of the
men being blown a distance OF five
hundred feet.
1t was several hours before the in
iured men received medical attention,
but thru the help of DR.. McKeown OF
this city and another physician who
happened to be passengers on No. 4
which was held up near the tunnel,
the wounds were dressed and every
thing was done for the injured men
that was possible under the circum-
stances, neither one of the physicians
having a medical case.
AS soon as possible special train
was made up and the injured were
taken TO the Everett hospital. Engi-
neer Long, his fireman, w. Patterson
and Conductor w. R. Smith were Sc
verely burned about the head and
shoulders but late returns say that they
will recover.
No. 4 which was behind the snow
plow at the time of the accident and
should have arrived here Sunday after
noon at three o'clock came in Mon
day shortly before midnight. The
Leavenworth passengers on the train
were Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McKeown,
Miss Grue, Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Mel
son, E. P. Sharman, and Leslie Tai
bot. DR.. McKeown states that the
snow is unusually deep at the tunnel,
there being about twenty feet on the
level. On Sunday night he says the
trains were run in under the snow
sheds as it was the only safe place at
that time there being slide every few
minutes.
Wednesday morning it looked as
though the weather was going to
clear up, but it started to rain again
on Thursday and if this weather con-
tinues, the arrival of passenger trains
will be very uncertain for the next few
days.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
ENGINEERS REPORT
ON SCENIC HIGHWAY
f. M. Berry Believes that CheIan COunty's
Portion of the Work Can be
Done for 5000

For the building OF Chelan county's
share OF the Cascade Scenic Highway,
County Engineer Berry estimates that
the maximum cost will not exceed
$45, 900. This is merely for a dirt
road and does not include permanent
highway surfacing. Following is the
engineers report:
The survey Of the road from Mer-
ritt to the summit was commenced by
a party Of 6 men on September 18,
1912, and work in the field was dis
continued on October II, 1912. The
county furnished the engineer in charge
and the camping outfit. The survey
work was divided in somewhat the
following way. One rodman and my
self went ahead of the transit party
and determined what per cent grade
should be used from one fixed point to
another. Then while the transit party
of from three to four men brought up
the transit line setting station stakes
every 100 feet, the rodman and my
self ran the levels and afterwards took
the x sections.
We had a great deal of brush to
contend with and the progress of the
transit party was necessarily slow. The
proposed location between Merritt
and the summit is the hardest part to
be built. The railroad stations in their
order are Merritt, Gaynor, Berne and
Cascade tunnel.
The total distance from the hotel at
Merritt to the summit is 1851 miles.
OF this 1874 miles is a part of the old
switchback; 1.1o miles is old aban
doned railroad grade.
At the present time as have not
finished my estimate l cannot give the
cost for each mile as I will be able to
do in a couple of weeks but will say
that part of the road from Gaynor to
the summit including the switchback
or 1881 miles, the cost will not ex-
ceed $4,000 mile while from Mer-
ritt to Gaynor or six miles the cost
ought not to exceed $4,000 a mile.
This is for 12-foot roadbed.
The steepest grade is five per cent.
The greatest and surest way to get
converts and enthusiasts for this road
is to take them over the old switch
back. This trip would show two
things. First, by far the costliest part
of nearly all mountain roads is the ap-
proach to the divide. In the case of
this road it is already built. Second,
a public road lying up in the noun
tains needs little repair and does not
cave in or get in poor shape as quickly
as road does in the valley here.
Here is a roadway (this switchback)
which has lain for II years without
any repair whatever and it is to-day in
excellent shape. I don't believe there
is another approach for a road to the
Cascade mountains which could be
constructed for as little money as this
one. Fred M. Berry.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03

Mrs. Dickinson and daughter Bessie
who have spent the past ten days with
friends in Everett are expected home
this week.
L. w. Bowman and Joe Johnson OF
Wenatchee came up from that city
Thursday on business.
Jesse Shortridge, from Walla Walla,
is here visiting with the Williams
Brothers, OF whom he is an old friend.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03

Geo. Blockredge is in Seattle this
week visiting with friends.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03
County May Buy Motor Truck

County Commissioners Matt Hickey
and Gillette, OF Wenatchee, left last
week for Portland to witness the dem
onstation of the Avery motor truck.
which the commissioners are thinking
of buying for road work. The truck is
capable of carrying heavy loads and is
used as a tractor to draw two or more
wagons. 1t is believed that the truck
would greatly reduce the hauling ex-
penses in the road work of the county.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-01-03

That court stenographers are under
the Jurisdiction OF the superior court,
even though they are not employed by
by the court, is the ruling of the su-
preme court in the case OF Levi Grit
fifth against Daniel Griffith. The su-
preme court upheld the lower court in
directing the stenographic notes to be
surrendered into court. The supreme
court in this same case, but in sep
arate decision, has reversed its former
action, which ordered the payment OF
alimony, suit money and attorneys
fees in the divorce case.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Mrs. Whinyates has decided to
continue her bargain sale Of milli-
merry and ladies novelties for two
more weeks. This Is not . sale Of
old. shop worn stock, but everything
is strictly up-to-date. Save money
by buying of her.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
DRESS GOODS

We have beautiful line az dress woads. all klnda
of the late spring fabrics In aliks. voain lawns.
linens, etc,
Never mind tho bad roads but come any way
the beat way yen can a. lta w your advantage
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Hunter a Whitman OF the Mode
Millinery have taken the agency for
the Ladies' Ideal Tailoring Co, 1T
Chicago. This cOmpany:i makes q
speciality Of ladies' dresses. waists
and GOATS. All orders are made IL
individual measure which insures
perfect flt The house absolutely
guarantees the workmanship and
quality Of goods. Ladies' who are
hard to flt are especially invited 10
give the Mode q trial order.
For sale, Ny brick house and mar
ket garden Of . acres; II glass shods;
log house Of two rooms and barn
Mrs Burga, Montpelier.
The United states district court
will convene In pocarello next Mosl-
day. The following persons In Bear
Lake county have been drawn to
serve ~ trial jurors for the term;
Boon BnndersoR Of Sc. Charles. Robt.
Shepherd Of Paris, ]. A. Evans Of
Raymond and Samuel Matthews Of
Liberty. II A. Birch Of this city,
was the only one from the county
who was drawn 10 serve ON the grand
inry.
The Silver Tea on Tuesday evening
last ut the home Of Mrs. vogel was Il
| pronounced success. The attendance
was large, taxing the capacity Of the
rooms. A delightful program was
rendered, and was enjoyed by every
one. The refreshments served after
the program were delicious, and the
silver offering WAS . creditable one
indeed. The Ladies' Aid Society APP
lpreciates highly ali the efforts Of the
participants.
i Now 10 the Etime the COWS should
be cared for and these Ii no better
milk producer than bran. -Montpel-
Ter Milling Co.
The $500 club was delightfully."-
entertained last Monday evening BY
Miss Mary Mcintosh. After Il
games we're played the first prizes
were awarded to II. "A. sullivan and
Mrs. Jos. Taylor. The BOBBY prizes
went TO o. r. Vogel and Mrs, 9. E
Wright. Elegant refreshments were
served 1t midnight, after which y
number of popular vocal selections
were rendered by baby Stewart
and others.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18
The Modern Drug Co.


Tickets are now ON sale ct the
Modern Drug Co., for the musicale
to be given by Mrs. Vera DE Liege
johnson ut the opera house On We'd
nesday night, April 49, Mrs. john
son will be assisted by the Montpelier
Glae club; Miss Macdonald, con.
tralto; Mrs. III. II king, reader, and
Miss Lydia Nielsen, pianist. This
proceeds Of the musicale will be ap-
piled on the standing debt Of 81. An
drew's church.
For sale Baby chicks rem cents
erch, from white leghorns. Orderi
for eariy chicks must be aent at once
Sure 10 please. Ne phi 4 Skinner
Nounan. Idaho y
Quite q distinct earthquake SHOCK
was felt throughout Southeastern
Idaho and Northern Utah 1T i:20 las
Saturday morning. Montpelier peo.
pie, who were mp at that hour, 81!
that the shock here was quite sever
and lasted several seconds. Tn
shock also awoke d number who wer
asleep. According to reports, en-
shock was more severe at Bancrofi
,McCammon and points south Of til
latter place, than 1t was here.
Some one entered the high schoo
building one night recently and help
ed 4ilemselvea 70 some coal, and ses
ersI dollars In change which was
the superlntendent's desk. Entrane
to the building was gained througl
the coal chute. BY means of skels
ton key the inner basement door We
unlocked, and the lock on the enpel
intendent's desk was pryed opel
There ID . pretty strong clue ~
who the guilty party Ii, and aniea
, the money i promptly returned, i
J will have the pleasure Of paying til
penalty provided Tor burglary.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

Miss Dolly Adams of this city, won
the second prize in the guessing con-
test Of the Glen Bros. Piano Co, of
Ogden last week.
Seventy-6ve minutes of solid en-
joyment at the Rex for dime. Mat
inee every Saturday.
have for sale all kinds Of black
smith and machinist tools; also two
autos in good condition for sale cheap
Call on Chas. @. Kuntz.
Miss Anna Jensen Is prepared TO
do all kinds of dressmaking. Resi-
dence on Front street, three blocks
north of Main street.
John Olsen brought over D couple
Of fat cows yesterday which sold to
the. Hotf Butchering Go. for $780, 0s,
The animals were grain fed and ''as
fat as BUTTER
ID ieweled, 20 year, gold filled Elgin
watch for $9.75 at Nelson's.
Mems $500 hats in hard and soft;
colors. black, tan and grey, while
they last at $l95 st Jones-Robison
Co.
Mrs. Caroline Wright arrived last
Saturday from Denver, where she
has been for the past year and half
and will make her home with be
son, G. e. Wright.
i For eye strain, don't fail to see A
L. Chiffon, optieian, IN Montpelier
April II to n, inclusive. Office owe
Modern Drug Co.'S store.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs 0
this city are arranging to celebrat
the 03rd anniversary Of the fonndin
of Odd Fellowship In the Unite
States, on Saturday evening, April p
Lost, in Montpelier small blac
] pocket book, containing two rings
several keys, ten dollar bill an
some silver. Leave at the postofiic
and receive reward.
Ladies' gingham and percale hous
dresses in all the new styles an
colors, from 81 % to $50. -Brenna
& Davis.
!; The Cokeville council has take
! the first steps toward installing
water system, by ordering the necei
o sary surveys made In order TO ascei
i tain the cost, etc, Of putting In e
o system.
Mrs. Whinyates has decided
o continue her bargain sale Of mill
>, merry and ladies novelties for "
more weeks. This is not = sale
d old, shop worn stock, but everythif
i is strictly up-to-date. Save mons
by buying Of her.