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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
SURVEY OF CANYON COUNTY
FARM HOMES FINISHED

| CALDWELL-Upon checking vi
results of the rural home survey she
has been making in Canyon county il
the past six weeks, Miss Jessie
Hoover Of the University of Idaho
finds that she has visited 400 homes.
Miss Hoover has been eminently
pleased with the kindly reception she
has received in the rural homes.
People in the communities she has
entered, which includes all sections
of the county, are equally commend
atory in speaking OF the work &C
complished.
The chief regret expressed both by
Miss Hoover and the housewives
among whom she was working arises
because of the shortness of the time
allotted for the survey. The work
was done at the expense of the gov
eminent and under its direction. Be-
cause of limitations of funds it was
found impossible to continue the sur
vey work longer than to July 1.
REPORT IN PREPARATION.
Except for two or three visits nee
essary in order to attend to unfinish-
ed details, Miss Hoover's work in
the field is ended. She is devoting
the remainder of June to preparing
the report to be submitted by her.
She was unable to state just the
of public meetings held.
Had it not been for the co-opera-
ton of County Superintendent a. Fay
Fowler and County Agent w. T. Nc
Call, the field of the survey would
have been much less extensive.
The inadequate fund for transporta
ton furnished by the government
was, through the aid OF Mr. Mccall,
made to serve through the six
weeks campaign. By furnishing the
farm bureau automobile and devoting
much time to conveying Miss Hoo |
yer over the county, he generously /
in stretching the slender ap-
to the limit.
FARMERS LAUNDRIES URGED.
One feature Miss Hoover yet plans
o emphasize in connection with eff
orts to tighten the work of women
IN the farms, is that of interesting
creamery companies in
he plan of installing a "wet-wash"
aundry as a part of their equip
nent. The farmers creameries Of
astern states have tried this side
inc and proven it big success.
By the installation of but little adj
itional machinery it is possible for
creamery plant to do for the wives
f its patrons the drudgery part of
work The family wash IS
to the creamery-laundry to-
ether with the cream consignmeDts
nd few hours later can be return
d to the housewife ready for dry
lg and ironing. Either by public
leetings or by means OF circulars,
Hiss Hoover yet plans ito accom-
fish something tangible along this
ne in the county.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The convention is over but it will
long be remembered for the inspira-
ton, for the information and for the
Christian fellowship which it brought
to our people.
Rev. H. e. Hobart of Boise, will
preach at the church next Sunday
morning. There will be no evening
service ON account Of the Chautau-
qua.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching II a. m. and D. m.
Prayer and Praise. Thursday, 8 pm
B. Y. P. u. Sunday 6:45 D. m.
Next Sunday morning the sermon
will be of special interest to the
children and the ChiIdren's Day pro-
gram viii be rendered In tho eve
ming. beginning at O'Clock.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
SERIOUS RAILROAD STU
ALTON UP TO INTERSTATE
COMMERCE COMMISSION

The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States of America, Washing
ton, d. c., under date of June 16,
1916. in Special Bulletin, Referendum
No. is, comments upon the Railroad
Situation as follows:
'In January, 1916, the attention Of
the Officers and Board of Directors
of the National Chamber was call
ed to the fact that grave differences
were impending between the rail-
roads and certain of their employees
which, if not adjusted, might re-
suit in serious interruption to trans
portation. Believing that srch an in
terruption of traffic operations would
be national calamity, resolutions
We're formulated and adopted at
the Fourth Annual Meeting in Feb
ruary instructing the Board of Di-
rectors to appoint a committee to
investigate such phases of the sit
uation as might relate to the in
terests of commerce and the public.
Such committee was at once APP
pointed and after thorough inquiry
into the subject of the resolutions,
presented to the Board of Directors
a report which was made the basis
of a referendum and submitted to
the constituent organizations ON
April %, 1916.
A single recommendation was plac-
ed before the membership of the
Chamber Under the Bylaws the
vote closed at midnight on June 8,
1916, when 366 organizations he'd fill
ed ballots. These organizations are
situated in 43 States, the District of
Columbia and Hawaii.
In the balloting each organization
casts as many votes as 1T may have
delegates at an annual meeting of
he Chamber. The number of dele
gates an organization may have de
bends upon the number of its mem
'ers, but in no case falls below one
IT exceeds ten.
The recommendation of the Com
nittee and the result of the ballot
ng were as follows: Il
Congress should be asked to L
direct the Interstate Commerce {
Commission to make imm edfate
investigation and to present {
report. as soon as practicable, as
proposed by the Committee. Votes
in favor OF 987-3-4. Votes
against, 29-1-4. i
In accordance with the vote, the 7
'hamber is committed to the recon- !
lendation in that more than one P
hird Of the voting strength of the l
hamber was recorded, and more
han two-thirds of the votes thus
asst, representing more than 20 ,
tates, were in favor Of the prop
sNion." o
In addition to the above the bulle- p
n indicates that several bodies vot- T
lg against the measure qualified 8
leir negative vote by stating that
ley believed investigation should b :,
ade, but suggested other than the /,
terstate Commerce Commission to T
, it. "
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
CHURCH OF GOD.

Mid-week prayer meeting, Wednes-
day at 7:30 p. m.
Sunday services: Sunday School 10
a. m. Endeavor 1880 p. m. Preaching
IL a. m. and 1880 p. m.
NJ H. FARNHAM, Pastor
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29

jumped him and rode ON toward Co
ionda Dublan. Before l got there 1
ran into some other survivors and
went ON together"
Private Harris will be kept here
for treatment.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29

FOR SALE: Two and one-half
acres full bearing Prune orchard, ad-
joining city limits of Payette, in
fine condition. Price and terms rea-
sonable.-Will Wells.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
VITAL QUESTION.

1t is not a question Of the saloon
OR the blind pig, but OF the saloon
AND the blind pig. Chicago, with
1900 saloons. has more blind pigs
than Maine, Kansas and Oklahoma
combined.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
GOOD EoR GERMAN ARMY.

There is good news from the Ger
man army. At the emperor's order =
manual on alcohol and Tobacco" has
been prepared for the service by DR..
Buchinger. one of the leading physt.
clans OF the marine.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
ST. JAMES, EPISCOPAL, CHURCH

There will be celebration of
the Holy Communion at the morning
service on Sunday, June 25th. Cele-
Drant: Rev. s. w. Creasey. There
viii be no evening service on that
day.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29

FOR SALE: Good male Jersey calf.
#. Stamey. 25t2.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-29
CREAM.

During the hot weather cream
must be delivered, at least twice
each week, and it is more desirable
to have it delivered three times a
week.
We have arranged to receive cream
every day except Sunday, until
P. NJ, at which time we start to pas
teurize, and all the cream delivered
after / P. M. must be held over
until the next day.
We have no place to store the
afternoon cream i'm the dee box. AS
1t is impossible to keep this cream
from deteriorating, we must ask the
delinquent patron to stand the loss
which We will base at cent per
pound for butterfat.
Effective July 1, 1916.
Farmers Cooperative Creamery
Co. Ltd,
j. r. BROWN, Manager.
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST
For week ending June "a, 1916.
Everton, r. M.
Wilson, Mrs. Jas. H. (Care OF VIII
ION StndiOl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
Livestock.
Chicago Livestock. Close


Chicago. Ill Nov. 13.-HOgs-Rsceipts,
81. OOO Market firm at Saturdays average
to SC higher Bulk. So 80 q 1905. light Ss.s5
Gss5: mixed. SS.f0G 1925; heavy. s9eeG
I0.s5: pigs 1915 Gs.6o-
Cattle-Receipts. $1,000 Market weak Ma
$500 $50: stockers. S4.75 d7.s0: cows. SS.6S
n So calves IS IS q HIS
Sheep-Receipts. 49, 00- Market weak
Wethers. S7.SOGs-S5. lambs. SS.75 11-75.
Kansas City Livestock. Close
Kansas City. Mo- Nov 1S--Hogs-Re-
ceipts. II. 00e. Market steady Bulk. $3.50 q
SIS: heavy. ss.Ts $50: light, ss-foas-so;
csttIe@Receipts. IS 600. Market steady to
Toe lower. Prime fed steers, SO. 90 III 50 .
western steers SIo-0OG11.50: western steers
IS 50 q 1900: COWS $3.50 G7-5o: heifers. $500
o 1900; stockers $500 OILS; calves, $500
Sheep Receipts. 5000 Market steady.
Lambs S1LOOG 1L75; yearlings- ss-25 a 9. % {;
Wethers. $3.50 q S-5e. ewes. 800 G7.75-
Denver Livestock. Close
Denver. Colo. Nov 13--Csttle-Recefpts,
$500 Market strong Beef steers $3.50 q 7-ee
cows and heifers S5-25 q $50; stockers and
feeders. S5.9OG7-Se. calves. $3.50 GS-50-
Hog=Receipts- 1890. Market strong, sc
higher. Top. 50 90: bulk. Ss.55HsSs
skeep-Receipts. $4,000. Market steady.
Lambs. $3.50 a 11-35; ewes. $500 700
Fort Worth Livestock. Close.
(By ZeiRer HOteL)
HcFE-Receipts. $500 Market steady Top.
Sass: bulk. 1896 q $50
Cattle-Reeeipts. $500. including 1000
calves. Beef steers top. $500: bulk. $500
rs: cows $4,000 $50: heifers. ss-5067.5v
bulls $500 500: calves. $500 $50; stock
ers steers, s55OH6.40: cows. S4-O0G5.0Q
heifers. 5000 $50. calves. $3.50 500
Sheep-Receipts. 1000 Market steady
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
GRAIN MARKET
AGAIN bULLISH
Foreign Requirements and
Unfavorable Argentine
News Send Wheat Up.

Chicago. ILL., Nov. 13-Bullish activities
and a foreign advance gave fresh upHd
swing to the wheat market here LiFerpooi
sent word thatl arrivals Of wheat were mucn
under requirements and that stocks we're oe-
from 10 TO &c higher were followed by
reaction but then a rise higher than before
The close was unsettled at Sl-ss4s 70
s1sg& for December and sIS4h for May,
with the market as a whole &c off 70 &c up
compared with Saturdays finish.
Unfavorable Argentine conditions lenutu
ing &c Ike up. the market sagged Itte
and then scored decided additional cams
MAY corn reached to within a fraction OF
81 a bushel. but industries remained Tree
buvers- The close was nervous at ~ c TO &C
net advance -
hfgh price records for 1915 Nearly al com
mission houses were on the buying sioe
Liberal receipts Of hogs throughout the
vest weakened provisions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grains Close
Wheat-Dec-. s1-Ss1s: May SIsiL-
Corn-Dec-. sS&c; May. So
Oats=Dec- SIS &c. May se&c-
Chicago Provisions. Close.
Pork-Jar- Sz7.47: May. S21-f5.
T.ard-Iait. $3.50; May. Sl6-Se-
Rib-Jan.. s1452. May Sl4-6s-
Kansas City Grains Close
Kansas city Mo Nov lS--Whest-No-
hard 81. IS d1-92. No red Sl-S5 n l-92. De-
cenber. S1STd 1.S7ik: May. Sl-S6.
Corn-No. . mixed. % sc; No white
CSC; No. = yellow. size; December. s47sc'
May. ssZc-
oats-No. : white. 57iae' No mixed.
Chicago Produce. Close.
Chicago. III. Nov 1S-Butter-tlrIn
CIeamery. 80 Sc nc
Eggs-Higher- Receipts. 1854 cases; firsts.
- n s5c; ordinary firsts. 80 a S5i7c; at mark,
cases included IS a sac.
Potatoes-Ste ady- Receipts IS cars Min
uesota and Dakota white. S150 l-eo: Min
nesota and Dakota Ohios. 81 A. a l-55. Miehi-
gan and Wisconsin white. $500 l-6o.
Poultryz-Alive. higher; fowls. IKE
springs. 17c-
Kansas City Produce, Close.
Kansas city. No. Nov ls.Butter-
Creamery. 5fhc; firsts. sc; seconds So5ze;
packing. 2Sc-
Poultry-Hens, 15c; ROSTERS 12e: broil-
arE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
N. Y. LISTED STOCKS
MONEY AND METALS

NEW YORK MARKET
CBy Associated Press-1
New York. Nov. 13--Mercantile paper
81 percent $500. -.f-7
SC dzy bills S4.7Ozl commercial 50 day hlils
on banks. Si.7o1z; demand. Sf4sss' cables
SA7s&-
Bar silver. 71Zc
Mexican dollars. 551sc
Government bonds. stronet
Railroad bonds irregular
Time loans. steady; so days "a n o. se
DAYS sasit- six months. =. = So
Cal money steady high ziz- low. =
ruling rate. 81 last loan %; closing nid-
- offered at ~ percent
Copper. firm. electrolytic- first quarter
s5aa@e- second quarter. s29G so
Iron firm. No. I Northern. - q zS-bu-
Tin. strong; spot sfS-75 d4f-00-
speiter SPOT. East s. Louis delivery
ToNDoN METALS MARKET.
London Eng. Nov. 11.-rhe following
we're the closing quotations Of the London
metals market today
Lead. $50 los.
THE LOCAL MARKET
Mexican currency. 1oa1sc.
Nacionales. 1sLc-
Mexican pesos sf1sc-
II Paso smeIter Quotations.
Corrected daily-l
Bar silver Handy & Harmon quctationS).
London lead. $50. los.
Copper bar. Szs.
spot copper. f1ss. SO: futures. f12l. $40:
eiectrOlytic. flfs-
Spot lin. f1ss. s.: futures. f1s7. SIS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
BIG DEMANDS FOR HOMES
INBIG SPRINGS DISTRICT

Big Springs, Tex, Nov. 1S--People
coming in here to locate are resortinS
to tents on account of the lack OF rent
houses. number of new residences
are being built, but not fast enough
to supply the demand Local real es-
tate dealers report they could rent 90
houses at once in Big Springs If they
had them. number of houses
throughout the city are accommodating
two and three families
move is on foot to organize
building and loan association and start
II ? erection of rent houses.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
BULLETIN
4. :. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WEATHER BUREAU.

Observations taken al
: a. m. 18th merid-
ian time Is a. m
RI Paso time. Novem-
Der 15. 1916.
Forecasts.
II Paso and vicinity
Unsettled tonight;
colder with cold
wave temperature
will fall 20 to 80 de-
grees OF more Tues =
day generally fair and
colder
New Mexico - Fair
tonight except local
snow southeast por-
ton. colder. Tuesday
fair and continued
cold.
Arizona - Fair and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13

UTAH COPPER COMPANY
DOUBLES DIVIDEND RATE

New York Nov. 1s.-Directors Of the Utah
Consolidated Copper company today de-
clared a quarterly dividend OF $3.50 q share
doubling the previous rate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
m m RESOLVED BY THE CITY CoTJN

RE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY cuiJN-
CTT, OF THE CITY OF Ell PASO-
That the city CLERK be and hereby Is di-
recfed to advertise for bids for the constra &c
ton Of a uavement on Leon street from ne
intersection Of the south line Of Improve
ment District No I to the north line OF see
Ond street
said pavement in all respects to conform
with the specifications therefor prepared BY
the CITY Engineer. and now on file In his Of
flee which said specifications have been
approved BY this Council Said advertise
rnent shall aDDear in each issue Of the OIL
fetal paper which appears during the ten
GOl DAYS prior TO the z5rd dav o. Novem-
her 1916 All bids must b. sealed and each
be- accompanied nv certified check IN the
sum OF one thousand fs1.000.00l dollars, pay
able to the Mayor OF the CITY OF Fl PaSo.
and which shall become the property OF the
citv in the event that the bidder II sue
cessfuL does not within ten (iol DAYS Of the
acceptance OF his bid enter into contract
with the CITY Of Fl PasO to complete said
Davemenr IN accordance with sal d
specfffcations within one month from the
time OF the signing OF the contract All bids
must BE- filed with the City CLERK on or be
fore ten (10l o'clock a m the -3rd day OF
The G1tv OF Fl Paso reserves the right to
reject any all bids
Passed and approved this. the 9th dsv OF
Tom Lea
Mayor
Attest:
J. F. Dawson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
WEATHER
IA SArE oElA T UNBee-

continued cold tonight; frost central and
southeast portion; Tuesday fair and not so
cold
West Texas-Tonight snow north: unset
tied south portion; colder south portion
temperatures will be ten TO twenty north
portion; cold wave south portion where tenn
peratures viii fall 20 TO 30 degrees or more
Tuesday generally fair; colder south por-
ton
Monday. 81 per cent.
Precipitation in last - hours Cnches)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13

Water Conditions. Rio Grande Project.
Height Of water
above dam. a m.
Contents Acre #
Elephant Butte reservoir So. 54s.12 91s.ss
Sec It
Flow OF river at san NarcisL EST. 1900
For Misunderstanding. East Side. West
Side and Franklin canals. cut out; Acequis
Madre. Mexico. canal, 9 second feet
Date, Nov -, 1916.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
Cotton Market.


New York Cotton. Close
New York. Nov 1S.-Spot cotton. steady:
middIing upiandS. 1850 No sales.
Cotton futures closed firm December.
Iscs. January, 1874; March 1897: May,
eo.oe: July. 2006.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13

M York. Nov 1s--Coppers derived
greater strength in the stock naIhet toue5
49,, sbe fucres sed Utah Copper company
5fvidend and reports Of the early closing
~ a large contract for The metal with tne
E-e1-b government Chino copper was add
~ 10 the list Of new copper records ana
GRANNY rose five points There was brisk
inquiry for Republic Iron ana steel New
To-l- AfrbraI<e and Industrial Alcohol al
Pains OF three TO five points Gulf states
feel issues augmented last weeks sensa-
4IonaI advances with gains OF two 10 10
r,oints Rails continued heavy
Bonds were firm
Sentiment on the stock market vas 40
,-,-eeTv Influenced later BY weekend de-
,yeloprneuts OF technical conditions The
l,eavv expansion Of local bank loans, al
though without effect on money rates was
another unfsvorabie factor Total sales were
estimated At 1.s0o.o 900 shares The close was
haaTv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
Wanted-Bids.

-~~~-~-~-~-~~-~~~-~----~~ - =
sealed bids will be received at the Office
Of the CITY Clerk until ten o'clock A. m OF
November 13rd. 1916. for the election %.
"a steel addition 20 the CITY WaterWorks
Mesa Pumping station. according TO plans
and specifications on file. Work 70 be com
niefed bv March 1st 1917. All bidders viii
IL required to deposit ten dollars Pr each
set OF plans and specifications Whifh VIII
10 refunded on return Of same -
Right Is reserved to reject any aad AT
J. F. Dawson
CITY CLERK
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
For business chances Of any
kind that will stand &-Rsy IN
spection and show money re-
suits go TO
THE LONE STAR
INVESTMENT & SECURITY
COMPANY.
suite SOB. Trust bldg Phi. 1eee
Jay =. Coleman. Pres and Mgr
r. 3. Harrison. Sec. and Treas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
Money to Lean.

CATTLE MORTGAGE CO.. 4O7 LIST Nat bldg.
WILL LOAN YOU MONEY at 20 on cen
trslly located business income property Leo
r. Schuster. Sis Mills bldg.
WE CONDUCT "a general loan and loan
brokerage business. Negotiating all classes
OF legitimate loans We also buy good
chaftel or vendors lien notes. Your bust
ness will be treated as confidential Equ.t-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
COVE no Neutrality-suspicious.

COME TO HEADQUARTERS
Hotels .--....---.-s0 to 100 Rooms
Rooming houses --.--S to 20 Rooms
cafes ........-........x5 $500 up.
Barber Shops .-------..----Ss@5 UP
Grocery Stores .-..--.--...S $500 up
Cigar Stands .--..---..----S5 $500 up
NOW Is THE TINE To BUY
Ask Mr. FOSTER
3Os Mesa-PHILLTPS REALTY CO.-Ph. 1925
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
Wanted-Bids.

-~-~~~-~-~~~-~~~~~~-~-~~
Sealed bids will be received At the office
of the CITY Clerk until ten o'clock a. m
of November esth. 1916 for the purchase
OF one Aerial Trucks foot ladder and
one Triple Combination Pumper-ca Dacity
$50 gallons Terms must be satisfactory
10 the CITY Of Fl Paso-
Right is reserved 10 reject anv and all
J. F. Dawson.
CITY Clerk.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13

For results-Use Herald Want Ads.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
STOCKS HIGHER;
DEMAND Brisk
Increased Utah Copper Div
idend and New Record
for Chino Copper Made.

NoTE-ouotations reflect closing prices
Monday, New -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
Money To Loan.

--~~-~~---~-~--~~NlT~l--- -
MONEY TO LOAN on good inside business
property. per cent interest A p Coies c
Bros 2O2 y Oregon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13

IS TO $50 LOANED honest employees. with
out security. also furniture owners keeping
house. Cheapest rates Easiest payments
Confidential Quick satisfactory service
Drake a01 Roberts- Banner Rldg-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13

-~~>~-~~-~--~~-~-"~-----~
TWO experfenced automobile statesmen
wanted BY The leading distributors in the
south west Only LIVE WIRES with Al
references need apply Address T zss. care
Herald
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-08-17
ELLIOTT GIVEN CREDIT
FOR MITCHELL TUNNEL

j. A. Elliott. engineer for the State
Highway Commission, who was in &C.
tive charge Of the tunnel work, is de-
clared by H. J. Reitz, of Salem, "a
have conceived the idea of the wonder.
ful piece of road work. In communi.
cations to different papers of the state
Mr.. Reitz says:
have seen in Worlds Work an ar
ticle giving Samuel c. Lancaster the
credit for the Mitchells Point tunnel
on the Columbia River highway. In
the Cement World Henry L. Bowlby
claims all the credit. An article in q
recent issue Of the 0regonian states
that Henry l.. Bowlby conceived the
idea and supervised the construction.
An article by Samuel C. Lancaster in
the Pacific Christian Advocate states
that j. A. Elliott should have the
credit, which statement is correct. A
grave injustice is being done Mr.. El-
lott in placing the credit where it does
not belong. He ia one of the best civil
engineers in the state. and most es-
timable young man, possessing the
qualifications which enabled him to
plan and execute so marvellous a piece
of work as the Mitchells Point tunnel.
Mr.. Bowlby was no more connected
with the Mitchell Point section of the
highway than he was with the Multno-
nah portion, which MIR. Lancaster
built.
At the time Mr.. Elliott moved his
highway camp from Wyeth to Mitchells
Piont called on him and he took me
out and showed me Mitchells Point. at
which time he said, 81 want to run the
highway aroud the base of the cliff,
making viaduct over the shell rock
slide and tunneling that rock for about
400 feet"
To me it looked like an impossible
undertaking and | remarked the same
to him. "What does Mr.. Bowlby think
of this?" ! asked. "He has not seen
it, so do not know" was the reply.
In speaking to the people of Hood
River valley not one thought the tun-
mel could be placed there. One man
said, 81 have the greatest confidence
in Mr.. Elliott, both as a man and an
engineer. but am in doubt Of that
tunnel.
On my return trip inquired of Mr..
Elliott what Mr.. Bowlby thought of the
proposed tunnel. and he said, "He.
with others. thinks it cannot be done,
but think | can convince him it is all
right"
Elliott fought his way against bitter
opposition, to the final completion Of
his plans.
The work was begun on Mitchells
Point about May Land about that same
time Mr.. Bowlby left the Office of high
way engineer. 1t is entirely owing to
J. A. Elliott that this wonderful piece
of work has been added to the Columbia
River highway and it is only just that
he should be given the credit for it. In
speaking to MIR. Elliott about the mat
ter he said, with his quiet smile. "Oh,
we'll. il it had caved iniwith the winter
snow. or had something else gone
wrong there would have been no doubt
as to who built it,"