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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
BIG ARTESiAN FLOW.
More Wells to be Sunk in the Sand
Country.

Ros Beardslev, of the Columbia River
Development Co. was in this city this
week for the purpose of leasing more oil
lands in the Castle Rock oil district on
the Columbia river.
Mr.. Beardsley states that the com
pany is very much encouraged over the
oil prospects. An oil expert from Ohio
who recently inspected the district has
made very encouraging report.
The Columbia River Development
Company, composed of Heppner and
Arlington people was organized last
spring, and has been boring with a
churn drill.
Two wells have been bored, the first
one at Alder creek where hole was put
down 100 feet. The drill was moved to
the mouth of Dead Canyon.
When the drill reached depth of | IA
feet at Dead Canyon, there was such a
flow of water that drill operations were
stopped. The water still continues to
flow and in spouting out of the ground
makes noise that can be heard for
quite distance.
Drill operations will be commenced
again in a few days.
Whether oil is found or not, the dis
covery of artesian water in this portion
of the country along 1.-The Columbia
known as the sand country, is of no
little importance. The application of
water would transform this now barren
waste into a rich and productive dis
trict that would support thousands of
people.
Already the discovery of water has
created quite an interest in this district
Several surveying parties are now on
the ground and the land is being taken
up.
Above Coyote and Long Island opera
tions will be commenced in drilling for
water.
Arlington and Dales parties will soon
com mence drilling about FIVE miles
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19

The National Association OF Wool
Manufacturers, in making up a wool
clip estimate for 1902, gives the grand
total value OF the wool product at $780,
90, l27; number of sheep, lS,024, 80 !;
average weight of fleece, 6.S5 pounds !;
number pounds wool, 3I7 ,34l .032.
Oregon, Washington and Idaho, are
placed in the class of fine, fine medium,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
Editor A. Hicks, of the Times, went
to Portland, Saturday.

Editor J A. Hicks, of the Times, went
to Portland, Saturday.
Corlies Merritt, formerly editor OF the
GAZETTE, was in the city this week
-haking hands with old friends.
Services Sunday Feb. %, at this M.
E. church South, at II a. m. and p.
m A cordial invitation to all. F. c..
Adkins pastor.
M. E. church, Rev. H. L. Beightol
pastor. Services next Sunday at II a.
m. and 7 80 p. M. Sunday school at 10
a. m. ; Young Peoples Meeting at 6 80
You are cordially invited to attend.
A number of the crack shots of Hepp-
ner went to lone Tuesday morning for q
practice shoot with the lone sportsmen.
Two of the expert traps of the Heppner
Rod and Gun Club were taken down.
Ira Sblev was arrested by Sheriff
Shut yesterday evening charged with
the larceny of horse and saddle. On
the fourth of February young Sibley
hired a horse at the livery stable of
Stewart & Kirk in this city and went to
Pendleton. When he got to Pendleton
be sold the horse to one party and the
saddle to another, spent the money and
had time. Sheriff Shut who has beer
looking up the case located his man out
on Butter Greek and arrested him. He
is now in the county Jail.
Ruth Chapter No. 50 Order of the
Eastern Star held a special meeting
Thursday evening, February 10Th, for
ie purpose of receiving Mrs. Alice +.
T ,wnsend, the Worthy Grand Matron
of o egon. The work was exempl:fed
AM three new members were initiated
into the mysteries of the order. Mrs.
Townsend delivered an address with
such eloquence and pathos that she won
the hearts of all. After the completion
of the work the festai board was sought,
where the most tempting viands were
in waiting. At a late hour we bade
farewell to our guest, regretting her de-
plrture on the morrow, but feeling that
her short stay amongst us was one OF
benefit and pleasure and will always be
rene mbered by those present.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
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M AR UsIED.

Observation-Disclosures this
city, Thursday, February II, 1908
Mr.. 0. A. Funnemark and Miss Annie
Nicholson, Judge J. 7. Williams oi.
fciating.
LEATHERS-KFLLY-At the resi-
dence of G. f. Jones, of Eight Nils
February Is, 1903, Mr.. William Z
Leathers and Miss Elizabeth Kelly G.
+. Jones, J. F., officiating.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
WOOL CONTRACTS.
Several Clips Have Been Engaged
at "a Good Figure.

+. j. Burke, representing Fl. C. Judd
q Root, of Hartford, Conn.,, has made
several wool contracts, for wool on the
sleeps back this season. The woods
contracted for are heavy and come from
the sound country.
The following growers have con-
tracted:
Carly Bros, Ed and Pat McDavid, w.
B. Finley, A. Andrews, and c.. c..
Curtis. The clips in the aggregate will
amount to about pc, 1000 pounds and the
price is in the neigh borhood of ~ cents
per pound.
These prices are encouraging to the
sheepmen for it is fully cent a pound
above the offerings at this time last
year.
On this basis of o. cents for the
heavy woods, the light woods Of the foot
hills are worth about II cents per pound i.
The coming clip promises to be very
fine this season. Stockmen have had
plenty of teed and the herds have been
we'll fed and wintered.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
Died.

MARTIN-At the home of 5. W.
Floreon, on Penland Prairie, Feb, ~
1908, Geo Martin. aged 80 years.
Geo. Martin was born at NEcerv
Germany, coming to America, he work
ed for Stearns < Co., in Cincinnati -o-
II years as an engineer.
On November >, he came to Morrow
county to visit bis -on-in law, :. "
Floreon.
The funeral waz e,nducted at thz
Rhea creek cemet--~. Friday of IA
week.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19

Heppner Rod and Gun Club MAX
ing gArrangements.

The Heppner Rod and Gun Club is
making extensive arrangements tC
entertain the shooters at the first annua,
tournament to be held in this city next
Sunday and Monday.
The 25, 900 blue rocks that were crGe.s
ed have arrived.
The Heppner sportsmen are now
practicing daily for the event. st las
Sundays practice 2OO0 birda wer=
broken.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
sout of Castle Rock.

SOHt OF Castle ROCK.
The artesian water found shows a
temperature of So degrees.
AS the altitude is only iron 200 to 800
feet above sea level in good portion of
the sand country, it is thought there
will be plenty of water on both sides of
the river wherever wells are drilled
deep enough to be on level with the
river.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19

and medium. Oregon had 100000
sheep and the total value OF their WOO
was $3.50, 900; Washington, $50 900
$572, 272; Idaho, $500, ,OCO, So, ,S96,375.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
The Week News
Local and Personal Happenings
in and About the City.

Uncle Ben Parker of Parkers's Mill
is quite sick.
Rufus Farrar, Of Gooseberry, was in
Heppner this week.
New instruments have been ordered
tor a band at Long Creek.
Postmaster E. T. Perkins, of lone,
was in the city Thursday.
VIM. Starrett, a stock man from Hamil.
ton, was in the city Monday
Miss Winnie Bellinger, of Salem, is
the guest of Miss Jenkins, OF this city.
j. j. Roberts, who recently went to
Portland for medical treatment, is i'm
proving
Mrs. E. L. Freeland, of Heppner,
spent Saturday with Miss Balsiger of
this place. lone Post.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Redfeld and
daughter Blanche were passengers Mon
day morning for California.
Heppner's public school building
should be repainted. Sucn fine build
ing should not be allowed to run down.
Henry Ferguson, of Haldman, was in
the city Wednesday. Mr.. Ferguson has
sold his farm at Hsrdman and will 90 to
California.
The Heppner Rod and Gun Club will
hold its first annual tournament in
Heppuer on the 22nd and 23d. A num-
Der of our boys are practcing for the
event.-Ione Post
A very pleasant party was given at
the residence of j. B. Carmichael near
Lexington, Saturday evening. A mum
Der of young people from this city at
tended.
A fine sample of coal from the Ar
buckle mines on exhibition in this
city, has attracted much attention.
The Arbuckle company certainly has
some good property.
Geo. Conser left Monday for Southern
California. He Will meet Mrs. Conser
at Los Angeles, who has been visiting
IN Boston. After a short stay in Cali
fornia, they will both return to Heppner
NJ. ID. Hamau, who underwent
surgical operation at Portland hospital, |
and who was reported to be in critical
condition last week, is much better this
week and is in a fair way to recover.
The Y. P. S. G. E. will givea musical
entertainment at the Christian church
on Friday evening the Goth inst follow
ed by lunch TO consist of cake and |
coffee. Admission 25 cents. Lunch 10 !
cents.
Roadmaster Geo. Thornton started
out Tuesday morning whith a force of
six men and nine horses, big road |
scraper and wagon to commence road
work. The first work will be on the
roads in the vicinity Of Cecil.
J. W. McGee, of this city has fac
smile copy of the Daily Citizen, dated |
July 2, 1868, printed at Nickshurg, Miss. |
The paper is printed on wall paper, be-
ing the last issne of this confederate
journal which suspended when the
south surrendered.
Clyde Brock, the accommodating &C.
countant at the First National bank, was
the recipient OF pleasant surprise
party, Monday evening, at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs, c. S. Brock. The party
was given in honor of bis oath birthday.
A nice lunch was served.
Revival meetings were commenced at |
the Baptist church Sunday evening.
Rev. Flowers, OF Condor, preached
Sunday evening. Rev. Geo. Varnev,
OF McAlinnville, will be here on the 2lst
to assist in the meetings.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-02-19
Ladies' Muslin


These goods are late in arriv-
ing-Shonld have been here
first part of February-latest
advices assure their arrival
oath. Watch for the great
White Sale to begin then and
last through entire week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

Dr. Rafael Pumpelly, Americas fore
most pioneer in China and an eminent
geologist. is now on his way 70 Turkes-
tan under grant from the Carnegie IN
stitutfon to make the most interesting
research from a human-interest point of
view of the ninety-odd research projects
now going on under-the auspices Of that
institution.
Dr.. PumpeIly has long maintained that
Turkestan offers q field of the greatest
interest in connection with the rela-
lions between social, economic, and eth
biological changes in nations and the
changes in the physical character of
the earth, He bases his belief on the
ground that in this region physical and
geographical changes have occurred and
occur with comparative rapidity.
Many scientists hold that central Asia
was the birthplace of the human race
Dr. Pumpelly therefore expects to gath
or valuable information about the effect
of physical changes in environment on
man.
The rapid physical changes in Turkes-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
TURKESTAN THE FIELD
FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY
DR.. Rafael Pumpely to institute Ethnooglc Re-
searches There.

tan are due to a series OF earthquakes
that have lasted through the ages and
OF which the most terrible in recent
times occurred last December Andid-
jan. city of AZ, coo inhabitants, in the
heart of central Asia, was laid in ruins.
According to Russian newspapers the
earthquake destroyed 5000 houses and
4.000 persons persisted in the ruins The
whole catastrophe occupied about an
hour, and while it continued terrific
subterransan rumbIings accompanied the
commissions of the surface.
Dr. Pumpelly expects to discover by
excavations ancient cities and nations.
and hopes IL establish a connection be-
tween The races OF former ages and the
former physical conditions of the coun-
try. He is now in st. Petersburg TO OBJ
tain permission from the Car to make
these researches, since Turkestan is
part of the Russian empire.
Prof ". NJ. Davis. Of Harvard. viii
cooperate with Dr.. PumDeuy in this
work He left Cambridge this week on
mis- way to the Caspian Sea. where he
expects TO meet Dr. Pumpelly IN May.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
IMP ENDING CHANGES
ON DISTRICT BENCH
Chief Justice Bingham RetireS
Next Thursday.

Chief Justice Bingham was at the City
Hall yesterday morning He remained
but short tine and did not take up
any legal matters for consideration. In
fact, there is no business before Circuit
Court No. 1, the branch OF the Supreme
Court Of the District in which the CHIEF
Justice presided until a few days ago.
which requires further consideration By
him. IN this connection it may be said
that during his long service on the Dis
triet bench Chief Justice Bingham never
SO from term to term the practitioners
y the District courts found q clean
docket IN Circuit Court No. l at the be-
ginning OF each succeeding session
The retirement of Chief Justice Bling
ham from the bench on Thursday next is
a matter Of great regret to all the mem
bers Of the bar. In the many years
which he has presided in the District
courts he has not made an enemy. On
the contrary, however, by the fairness
with which he treated every member OF
the bar. young and old. he has made al.
his friends. He was particularly kind
to young practitioners. He was always
ready to assist them as far as ne was
able consistently 30 do in connection
with the discharge Of his judicial duty
While the members Of the local bar
will regret the loss oecasioned by the
retirement of Chief Justice Bingham
from the District bench. they are, how
ever. much pleased with the selection of
Associate Justice Harry NJ. Clabaugh
as his successor. To I'LL the vacancy on
the bench caused by the promotion of
Justice CIabauSh former Senator Jeter
G. Pritchard of North Carolina has been
nominated By the President. Mr..
Fit hard viii take the cath OF Office on
May 1. the day following the retirement
Of Chief Justice Bingham. He comes to
the District bar reputed to be deeply
learned in legal lore and in all ways
eninentIy qualified to fill the position
for which he has been chosen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
DISTRICT COURTS
ARE KEPT BUSY
Libel Suit Against General AIMS
worth Has Been Delayed.

With only FIVE of the members OF the
District Supreme Court doing active
duty great deal Of business has been
disposed Of in the past three weeks in
the different branches OF the court This
is true. notwithstanding the fact that
the attention OF Justice Barnard vas
taken Up for about ten days with the
trial OF the suit of Heinrich Heino
against Charles Schneider and his son,
to recover $10.C00 damages for personal
injuries. and Justice Hagner was en-
gagged for about the same length Of time
with the Marcus Notes bankruptcy pro-
ceedines.
The fact that the justices named were
50 engaged made heavier dockets in
Equity Court No. 2. Presiced over Dy
Justice Could and Circuit Court No. 2,
where Justice CIabaugh presides.
Justice Barnard having been assigned
to Circuit Court No. 1 IN the place Of
Chief Justice Bingham, left Criminal
Court No . without a presiding Judge
This condition naturally increased the
business in Criminal Court No. I. presid-
ed over by Justice Anderson Notwith-
SiGILfAE L1i@ss ritAF EAsS A-A : tA--as es-aA-r-r
the general business OF the court was
accomplished without any great delay
to either lftigaGts or counsel.
The only trial of any public interest
which has been delayed as the result OF
so much time being taken up in dispos-
ing Of the Heine and Notes cases. is the
suit of Capt Charles De Arneud against
Brigadier General Ainsworth to recover
$50, coo as damages for alleged libel Il
is expected. however, that the trial OF
this suit viii be commenced on Tuesday
morning next before Justice Clabaugh-
There Is suit for damages against
the Metropolitan Railroad Company now
pending IN that court. which in all prob
ability vii! be disposed Of tomorrow af-
ternoon.
De Armand claims damages from Gen
eraI Ainsworth on the ground that the
latter published certain alleged Hbelous
statements concerning the former rec
ord as a soldier in the civil war.
Il is expected that the testimony II
this suit viii be very interesting BE-
cause of the prominence of the litisa1Is
in military circles The trial viii proo-
ably occupy two weeks or more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
COMPLAINS TO COMMISSIONERS.

southeast, in letter to the Commits
sioners, has called attention to the dis
regard OF the police regulations in the
vicinity Of Seventh and East Capitol
Streets by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Telephone Company The writer will be
informed that the telephone company
has permission from the Commissioners
to excayate the sidewalk in that locality
temporarily and 70 cross the sidewalk
With their conduit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
BUILDER THOMAS LOSES
VALUABLE NOTE

J. w. Thomas, builder. of 1924 E Street
northwest. is the loser Of a ninety-day
note for 1928. payable to him. The last
seen Of the note by Mr., Thomas was on
Wednesday morning last when he had
it in the lobby Of the Citizens National
Bank. MIR. Thomas is confident it was
lost. as he did not have it out OF his
pocket from the time he placed it there
until he discovered its loss. Payment
has been stopped. so the note is valu-
able to none but the owner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
PERMIT ISSUED FOR
NEW FOUNDRY CHURCH

A permit was issued yesterday by
Building Inspector Ashford TO the
Foundry NJ E. Church for a brick and
stone church building to be erected on
Madison and Eighteenth Streets north
west. at cost Of $4,000 Appleton P.
Clark. ir-, is the architect, and Samuel
J. Prescott & Co builders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

Never before have the Guardsmen
manifested so much interest in an in
door meet as they did in that held Fri
day night in the Center Market Armory
drill hall. The prizes we're handsomcr,
the sport better, and the spectators more
pleased than ever. Prof Joseph Koran,
the physical Instructor of the Guard
who arranged the meet, is deserving OF
great credit both for Fridays affair aud
the marked physical Improvement in The
men who have been under his care.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
POLICEMEN REWARDED.

On the recommendation OF the~super-
intendent of Police, 20 per cent Of the
sum of $40. ordered paid to Detective
Sergeant c. T. Peck and Private r
Hewlett, fer the arrest Of James 4.
Goodrich. deserter from the Marine
Corps. VIII be credited to the clothing
and helmet fund. and the balance VIII
be turned over to the policemen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

As yet the Police Department revolver
team has not accepted the challenge
from the Washington Revolver Club
The bIuecoats say they are stiH looking
for Dorsey FouItz and have no time for
revolver shooting. 1t is said the next
meeting OF the Two teams for the hand
some Carmody trophy viii be On the
Ordway outdoor range.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
How to Fit Up a Gallery.

Latin & Rand Dowdermakers, are
now preparing a book OF instructions
on how TO fit up rife galleries and oper-
ate them in the proper manner. It is
believed such a book will be of incaIcu-
liable value. because IT viii tell just how
easy il is TO fit UP a successful gallery
and how TO conduct 1t. The reason
there are so few indoor ranges at the
present time is because it is believed by
a great many soldiers and officers IL is
a most difficult task to fl one up
Many members Of the Guard are
evincing keen interest in the report of
the national trophy board, which has
just been approved BY the Secretary of
War, and if the predictions OF optimis-
tic Guardsmen are fulfilled The adop-
ton of the plan here Will be followed by
boom in Iecal military circles.
The District Guard has always held
high rank as possessing skilled marks
men who could held their own against
the best shots from other parts OF the
country al Sea Girt and other places
" here annual competitions are held.
the national match will be shot at Sea
Girt or September and 8 next Should
the Government plan be ~adopted here
il is believed its chief result viii be 10
increase the number OF average marks
men rather than affecting the best class
who are already so highly regarded by
opponents everywhere.
The authority TO carry out the plan
for creating enthusiasm among regulars
and guardsmen alike was contained in
the army appropriation bill passed
shortly before the adjournment of Con
gresg in March. There was included in
that bill an appropriation of $500 for
the coming fiscal year. and q like sum
was approved for use annually here
after. Out OF this sum the national
trophy will be provided with suitable ad-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
HACK INSPECTOR COMMENDED.

william B. Nelson. secretary Of he
Team Drivers international Assosia-
tion. in d letter to the District Commits
sioners. expressed appreciation Of the
courtesy shown to cabmen by the OIL
Ger of the Police Department detailed as
hack Inspector
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
GUAPD NOTES.

Last night telegraphic revolver
match between the Washington Revolver
CIuE and the Springfield. Ohio Pistol
Club was shot. The scores have not yet
been announced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.

The District Commissioners have &C
cepted the resignation of Private ". Il.
Scott, OF the Police Department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Indoor Rife Practice.

Major James E Bell, Inspector Cen
eral OF Rife Practice Of the National
Guard. reports the indoor rife practice
has been most satisfactory this year,
with the exception of the pronounced
laxity on the part Of some CT the Of
ficers. who set a bad example by not
manifesting the proper spirit and in
terest in rife practice. The question
has often been asked: What sort of a
soldier is the one who does not know
how TO shoot to kill? The answer
is easy, "A District of Columbia Ma
tional Guardsman." Aside from shoot
ing with the rife. the local citizen
soldiery is one Of the foremost military
organizations In America, and that Is
saying a great deal But. it is argued,
why should il not be one OF the fore
most in target work. as we'll as in
other respects II is true there are a
few sharpshooteFs or marksmen in the
ranks of the local National Guard, and
they have won a few prizes also, but
those few are the exceptions which
prove the rule that the majority Of The
volunteers OF Washington do not know
how 10 discharge . rife in the proper
manner Out OF the thousand or more
members Of the entire brigade Of guards
men In Washington. full company OF
men who could hit bulls eye seven
times out OF ten could not be picked.
This is a most deplorabIe condition of
affairs. and one which Major Bell. a
competent and able instructor. wishes TO
remedy II the officers would report
regularly and inspire life and enthus-
iasm IN their men better results would
De attained.
The last rife practice on the indoor
range viii take place Wednesday even
ing when the battalion and regimental
matches are shot. Al the conclusion Of
the battalion matches. teams from the
first regiments will be picked from
the best shooters in the various bat
talions. So far all of the battaions
have made fair shoWings and rea-
sonabIy high scores. and il is believed
honors are about evenly divided be-
tween the two regiments. The regi-
mental match VIII doubtless attract a
great deal OF attention.
About MAJ l The officials Of the