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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
CHOCTAWS' ENROLMENT
Time of Mississippi's Contingent Has
Expired.

Denison, Tex.-Thursday at mid
night the time was up Cor the en-
rollment of what are known as
Mississippi Choctaws' for identifi-
cation by the commission to the
Five Civilized Tribes. There will
probably not be more than 1000 oil
the 10000 Mississippi Cnoctaws who
have applied for Identification v no
will be placed on tie rolls. The
claimants come from nearly every
State in the Urse)n
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
MISS REASONER APPOINTED.
Succeeds Julian Ralph as Eastern Press
Representative.


New York. Miss Eliza Reasoner
has been appointed Eastern press
representative of the St. Louis ex-
position, in place of the late Julian
Ralph. Originally, Miss Reason er
was Mr.. Raiph's assistant. She is a
native of Leavenw orth, Kansas. Her
father is a retired newspaper edi-
tor. During the Spanish American
war Miss Reasoner wrote special
articles for the Chicago papers, par
ticularly regarding the work OF the
Red Cross Society. She was also for
two years the Paris correspc ndent
of the London Globe. She atten ded
the coronation Of Queen WiIhelmina
as a correspondent. She was press
represen tative for the Trans-M isis
sippi Exposition at Omaha, in 1898,
and also visited the Paris Fair as
press correspondent of the Am eri-
can committee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
Judgeship for Pritchard.

Washington, Justice Clabaugh,
Of the su preme court Of the District
Of Columbia, has been appointed
chief Justice of that court to succeed
Judge Bingham, retired. Former
Senator Pritchard, Of North Caro-
lima. will be appointed to fill the va.
cancy created by Jutsice Clabaugh s
promotion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
Rejoicing in MazatIan.

Mazatlin, Mex.-The six remain
ng patients in the lazaretto will
soon be discharged. The city begins
to resume its normal aspect ano
there is to be ball given to which
most of the prominent families hav.
been invited. tbs event being II
celebration of victory over tht
plague achieved by modern science
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
Wheeler and Miles Inspecting Guns.

. Cleveland, O.AGen. Nelson A,
Miles arrived here and spent some
time in inspecting tie machine
firing gun invented by DR.. s. n.
McLian, of this city. Gen. Joseph
Wheeler also Witnessed the exhibi-
ton. Both of the distinguished visi-
tors expressed themselves as greatly
pleased with the test.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

The governors of Louisiana. Mis-
sissippi, Georgia, Kentucky, North
Carolina and Virginia have prom
ised to cooperate with the war de-
partment In securing the names OF
all soldiers who fought in the Con-
federate army.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

The State department has paic
the Italian ambassador an indemni
ty of $4,000 for two Italians lynchec
at Erwin, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

The appoin tment OF additional law
officers, seems to indicate a tendency
on the part Of the department Of
justice to, start sopae antitrust legis-
latiOn..
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

James S.. Harlan, attorney gen.
eral OF Porto Rico, has called on the
president and rendered mis- resigna.
ton to take. effect April 30.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Naval officers believe the mystery
of the sinking of the battleship
Maine il Havana is now about to be
sovled. Aovices have been received
in this city that Cuba. at her own
expense, intends to raise the wreck
of the warship, and that bids for the
work will be called for in the near
future.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

There was a, gain of $40, 572, 992
In Chinese exports to the United
States last year, as compared with
the preceding year. according to a
special report to the State depart
ment from the United States Consul
General at Shanghai. TIE total of
the trade was $27, l89. 283 gold.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Secretary Shaw having returned
to Washington from New Orleans
announces that he is we'll pleased
with his reception IN the Crescent
City. The secretary says he has all
the information he desires about the
sites offered for postotfice.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Tie treasury department will
purchase 81, 600, 600 worth Of silver,
which will be used for the coinage
of money for circulation in the Phil.
ippine islands.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

There is a movement ON foot tc
GUST Commissioner Ware from the
persiOn bureau.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Frank NJ. Steinhart is to be ap
pointed consul general at Havan,
succeeding, VIM. A.. Rnblee, who il
to be transferred.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Dean R. Wood, at present United
States vice consul at Madrid, has
been appointed United States con-
sui at Ceiba, Honduras, to fill va
cancy caused by the death Of Y.
G. Reynolds, Of Kentucky.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Judge James N. Tyner, assistant
attorney general for the poatoftice
department, has resigned.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

The fact leaked out recently that
A. j. Cassatt, president OF the Santa
Fe, and E. ID. Kenna, general coun-
sci of the Santa Fe railroad, are the
authors Of the Elkins antitrust law.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
TREND OF EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON.


AT WASHINGTON.
Transpiracies OF Note, News and
Views of National Interest.
PRESIDENT TO VISIT OXNARD
The Head of the Beet Sugar Growers
Association Will Undertake to Explain
the Beet Sugar Industry to Roosevelt
During His Trip Through the West.
Washington.-The president has
promised Mr.. Henry T. Oxnard,
who is the lead OF the Beet Sugar
Growers Association, to visit him at
Oxnard, May. during his trip
through California, and inspect his
factory. Mr.. Oxnard will take oc-
casion to explain the beet sugar in
dustry to the president and en-
deavor to show him practlLal results
under the DingIey bill. He will
also point out, how, in his opinion,
the sugar interests will be damaged
II the reciprocity treaty with Cuba
becomes effective.
Senior 10 Garvina, editor OF FL
Commercial. published in Medellen.
Columbia, is a visitor in Washing
ton, and tn ,ugh far away from
home, he is watching the trend of
events on the isthmas with keen in
terest. He said, in speaking of the
canal: "There is great division of
sentiment In Colobr1ia as to the adj
visibility of concluding the treaty
with the United States in regard to
the isthmian canal"
The president has presumably
recognized the Lily White faction in
the distribution of Federal patron
age in North Carolina. Wick, the
negro postmaster at Wilson, N. G..
was outsted and white man ap-
pointed. The fact has been brought
out that the presidents persistent
efforts to force nonresident post
master on the people of Charleston,
S. g., is due to the Rough Rider in
fuence If Major Micajah Jenkins.
There was a, gain of $40, 572, 992
In Chinese exports to the United
States last year, as compared with
the preceding year. according to a
special report to the State depart
ment from the United States Consul
General at Shanghai. Tie total OF
the trade was $27, 1928 gold.
Naval officers believe the mystery
Of the sinking of the battleship
Maine il Havana is now about to be
sovled. Aovices have been received
in this city that Cuba. at her own
expense, intends to raise the wreck
of the warship, and. that bids for the
work will be called for in the near
future.
The fact leaked out recently that
A. ]. Cassatt, president of the Santa
Fe, and E. ID. Kenna, general coun-
sci of the Santa Fe railroad, are the
authors of the Elkins antitrust law
Premier Balfour. in speech in
the house of commons, apologized
for the language used by the British
minister at Caracas toward Messrs.
DOWCu dLo 1kA0oCll, IuC x1LAC1 lCQA
represen tatives in Venezuela.
Advices from the interior of Co
lombia indicate that the prospects
for the ratification of the Panama
canal treaty BY the Colon bian con-
gress are gloomy.
Miss Ruth Hanna, daughter oil
Senator Hanna. OF Ohio, has been
seriously Ill with typhoid fever at
Thonasville, Gao
r. E. Clark, grand chief of the
Order OF Railway Conductors. will
be appointed assistant secretary q
commerce.
Secretary Moody has decided te
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Senior Quesada, the Cuban minis
ter. has notified President Palma
that Secretary Hay will consent to
the use OF the cable to expedite the
exchange Of notifications of the
treaty II it snail be adopted by the
Cuban senate az amended.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

The president. has, appointed S. r
Braselton postmaster at Gulfpor t
Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

1n0 civil service commission has
decided upon the appointment OF
Antonio Gonzales Kinnes, a citizen
Of Porto Rico, to the position OF ex-
aminer in Spanish In tie Office Of
the commission. The appointments
is the first given to Porto Rican in
the civil service in the United
States.
Senior Quesada, the Cuban minis
ter. has notified President Palma
that Secretary Hay will consent to
the use of the cable to expedite the
exchange Of notifications of the
treaty if it snail be adopted by the
Cuban senate as amended.
Dean r. Wood, at present United
States vice consul at Madrid, has
been appointed United States con-
sui at Ceiba, Honduras, to fill va
cancy caused by the death Of V.
G. Reynolds, Of Kentucky.
Secretary Shaw having returned
to Washington from New Orleans
announces that he is we'll pleased
with his reception IN the Crescent
City. The secretary says he has all
the information he desires about the
sites offered for a postoffice.
The governors of Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, Georgia, Kentucky, North
Carolina and Virginia have prom
ised to cooperate with the war de-
partment In securing the names OF
all soldiers who fought in the Con-
federate army.
Tie treasury department will
purchase 1000, 600 worth Of silver,
which will be used for the coinage
of money for circulation in the Phil.
ippine islands.
The appointment of additional law
officers seems to indicate tendency
on the part Of the department Of
justice to start sopae antitrust legis-
lation.
James S.. Harlan, attorney gen.
eral OF Porto, Rico, has called on the
president and rendered mis- resigna.
ton to take effect April 30.
There is movement on foot tc
GUST Commissioner Ware from thf
| persiOn bureau.
The State department has PAID
the Italian ambassador an indemni
ty of $4,000 for two Italians lynchec
at Erwin, Miss.
Frank M. Steinhart is to be ap
pointed consul general at Havana,
succeeding, VIM. A.. Rnblee, who il
to be transferred.
The president has, appointed S. r
Braseltonl postmaster at Gulfpor t
Miss.
An intolerable- condition of affairs
is said to prevail in the postofficf
department..
New Star.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

An intolerable- condition of affairs
is said to prevail in the postoffict
department..
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Premier Balfour. in speech in
the house of commons, apologized
for the language used by the British
minister at Caracas toward Messrs.
Bowen ard Russell, the American
representative in Venezuela.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

New York fnanciers will oppose
the denomination Of President Roose-
welt. They regard him as eccentric
and fear that he will do something
which Wilt cause q panic. Wall
street men think Roosevelt will be
defeated il be is renominated.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Advices from the interior of Co.
lombia indicate that the prospects,
for the ratification of the Panama
canal treaty BY the Colon bian con-.
gress are gloomy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Miss Ruth Hanna, daughter of
Senator Hanna. of Ohio, has been
seriously i'll with typhoid fever at
Townsville, Ga.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Secretaries Moody and Cortelyou
will not attend the Manufacturers
convention at New Orleans In April.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

r. E. Clark, grand chief of the
Order OF Railway Conductors. will
be appointed assistant secretary ct
commerce.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Sir Cher Pung LANG Cheng, the
new Chinese mlEister to the United
States, has arrived.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Secretary Moody has decided to
locate the principal American coal
ING station in Cuba at Guantanamo.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
East Bound Summer Excursion
Hates.

The o. X. & N. will sell round trip
tickets from Heppner to transcontinent-
al Eastern terminals.
Chicago, S7I.30; st. Louis, $67 80
Memphis, Tenn, $685.; all Missouri
River terminals $69S0.
Dates of sale.
June 4, 5, "a, %, 26, -, 2S, %. 80,
July Is, 16, August 25, 26.
Limit going ten days from date of
sale. Return 80 days from date of sale.
Stopover privileges will be allowed with
in limit in either direction west of NJ is
souri, River or st Paul.
Seliipg dates of above tickets have
been selected to suit the convenience of
delegates who NAV wish to attend va
rious conventions to be held ~ differ
ent Eastern cities, such as the n. f. A.
At Boston. 4. . [. w. at s.. Paul, r.
=. O., at Baltimore, Modern WoodmeD,
at INDIANAPOLIS, Mystic Shrine at Sara
toga Springs. For further information
call on or address O. Il q \. agent at
Heppner. J. NJ. HERMAN,
i. l.. CRAIG, Agent Heppner.
@. L. 4.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Timber Lend, Act June 8, 1878
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, La Grsnde,
Oregon, April %, 1903.
Notice is hereby gwen that in compli-
ance with the provisions of the act OF
congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale Of timber lands in the
states of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington territory" as extended to
all the public land states by act OF
August 4, 1892,
Thomas j. Humphreys,
of Heppner, county of Morrow, stste of
Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 2276, for the
purchase OF the lots and and south
half northwest quarter of sec 4, tp 6 g, r
30 e, w Nj, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricul-
tursl purposes, ana TO establish bis
claim to said land before Vawter CrRw-
ford. county clerk, at Heppner, Oregon.
on Thursday, the 10th day of July, 1903,
He names as witnesses:
Elmer Lindsay, 7. Buell. McSwOrds,
John l. Ayers and Alfred l.. Ayers, al
of Heppner. Oregon.
Amy and all persons claiming adverse
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Tim Der Land, Act June 8. 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, La Graude,
Oregon, April %, 1903
Notice is hereby given that in compl
ance With the provisions of the aot of
congress OF June 3, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
states of California, Oregon. Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to
ell the public land states by act Of
August 4, 1892.
TiIda Morris,
of Heppner, county of Morrow, state of
Oregon, has this day filed in this office
her sworn statement No. 22S5, for the
purchase OF the northeast quarter OF sec
II, tp 6 g, r % e, W M, and will otfer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish her claim to said land before
Vawter Crawford, county clerk, at his
office at Heppner, Oregon, on Fridsy,t the
l7th day of July. 1903.
She names as Witnesses:
Harrison Hale, John L. Ayers, Samuel
Meadows and George Whiteis, ali of
Reppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above-Iescribed lands are re-
quested to ii their claims in this Office
on or before said 18th day of July, 1903
36-45 E. w. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, LaGrande
Oregon, April %, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in com
piance with the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 3, 1873, entitled can
act for the sale Of timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the public land states by act OF
August 4, 1892,
GEORGE WHITES,
of Heppner, county of Morrow, State of
Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 2278 for the
purchase of the southeast quarter of
section II in township south, range
29 e, w. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before Vawter
Crawford, County Clerk, at his office at
Heppner, Oregon, on Friday, the 18th
day of July 1908.
He names as witnesses:
Oliver S. Andrews, John L. Ayers,
Harrison Hale, aud Alfred l.. Ayers, all
of Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse.
ly the above described lands are re-
qnested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 18th day of JuIy.1903.
36-45 f. w. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Lsud Office, La Grande,
Oregon, April %, 1908.
Notice is hereby gwen that in compli-
ance with the provisions Of the aoC of
congress of June 3, 1873, entitled can
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
states Of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington territory" as extended to
all the pubic lana states by act OF
Angus i, 1892,
Septmus w. Spencer,
OF Heppner, county of Morrow, state of
Oregon. has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 2272, for the
purchase of the southeast! quarter OF sec
II, tp e, % e, w Nj. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before
Vawter Crawford, county clerk, AZ Hepp
ner, Oregon, on Thursday the 10th day
of July, 1903.
He names as witnesses:
John L. Ayers. Harrison Hale, Samuel
Meadows and George Whites, ell OF
Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are re-
quested to file their claims in this office
Oh or before said 10Th day OF July, 1903
36-45 E w. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, LsGrsnde,
Oregon, May Is. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act OF
Congress of June 3, 1873. entitled "An
Act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States CT California, Oregon, Nevada.
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Pablo Land States by act of
August 4, 1892,
CHARLES ID. MATLoCK, of Heppner,
County of Morrow, State of Oregon,
has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 249S, for the
purchase of the s15 me- aud lots l and
2, OF sec tp 6 20 aud will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes and to establish
his claim to said land before g. W. Rea,
q. S. Commissioner, at his Office at
Heppner, Oregon. on Thursday, the 18th
day of August 1903.
He names as witnesses:
Dave Presley, George NinsOn, henry
Cannon, end OtvIlle RBsmus, 8ll OF
Heppner, Oregon.
Any and ell persons claiming sverse-
ly the above described lands are re-
quest5d to file their claims 10 this office
on or before sold l3sh day OF August,
1903.
1919 E.W. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, La Grande,
Oregon, April "a, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions of the act of
congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the public land states by act of
August 4, 1892,
Samuel w. Meadows,
Of Heppner, county Of Morrow, state of
Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 1886, for the
purchase of the lots 6, and 8, sec 6, tp
6a, % e, w M. and will cffer proof to
show that the land sought is more valu-
able for it's timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before Vawter
Crawford, county clerk at his office at
Heppner, Oregon, on Saturday the 18th
day of July, 1908
He names as witnesses:
John L. Ayers, Alfred L. Ayers, George
Whites and P. Buell. Mos words, all of
Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are re-
quested to file their claims in this office
on or before ssid 18th dav OF July 1903.
36-45 E. W. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office LaGrande,
Oregon, April 2S, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands IN the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the public land states by act of
August 4, 1892,
VAN X. SECREsT,
of Oakesdale, County of Whitman,
State of Washington, has this day filed
in this office his sworn statement No.
1925, for the purchase of the east half
southeast quarter, southwest quar-
ter southeast quarter and southeast
quarter northeast quarter of section No.
81 in township south range % east w.
NJ. ., and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for it's
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before Nawter Crawford,
County Clerk, at his office at Heppner,
Oregon, on Wednesday, the 22d day of
July, 1908.
He names as witnesses:
William p. Secrest. and A. p. An
drews, of Oakesdale, Washington, and
Charles w. Sanderson, and Winferd s.
Harris, of Palouse, Washington.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly,the above described lands are re-
quested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 22d day of July, 1903.
81 46 +. W. BARTLETT, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-02
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, LaGrande,
Oregon. April "a, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in com
.pliance with the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 8, 1873, entitled IAN
act lor the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the public land states by act of
August 4, 1892,
Thomas w. AYERS,
of Heppner, county of Morrow, state of
Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. 2295, for pur-
chase of the southwest quarter of sec
ton IA in township 6 south, range 80
east w. NJ, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes, and to establish his
claim to SAID laod before Nawter Craw-
ford, County Clerk, at his office at
Heppner, Oregon, on Saturday, the 18th
day of July, 1903.
He names as witnesses:
Harrison Hale, William f. PruyD,
William Z. Scrivener, and Sterling p.
Florence, all of Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are re-
quested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 18th day of July, 1908.
81 As +. w. BARTLETT, Register.