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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18
FEAR OF SHARKS.
No More Reserves to be Created in
Oregon.

Washington, Aug 14.-"The Interior
Department will not create any more
forest reserves in Oregon at this time
because it is afraid in so doing it would
open up endless opportuE. les for lieu
land up rators."
This is the explanation given today
by an official who ls handling forestry
matters under Secretary Htchcok's di-
rection. While the Bureau of Forestry,
recommending the establishment of
Blue Mountain Reserve, has carefully
drawn it's bounda les so as to exclude
practically all private holdings, vet if a
reserve should be created on those lines
the Department fears that after the re-
serve was created, great numbers of
spectators would file entries and allege
settlement on land in the reserve prior
to the time when the original withdraw
a was made.
The department officials admit it
would be comparatively easy thing for
spectators to bring forward witnesses
to swear falsely as to their having es-
tabished residence on this land, and 1t
would be almost impossible for the gov
ernment to secure evidence which
would justify the rejection of these en-
tries. Once spectators established
their right to the reserve lands, they
would be entitled under the law to re,
ljnquish them and make lieu selections
of more valuable lands elsewhere.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18
TOXIC GIVES VENT TO ITS JOY.
One of the Most Serious Problems of
the War is Solved.

Toxic, Aug. 14.-News of the victory
of Vice Admiral Kamimura over the
Vladivostok squadron, following SO
closely the brilliant work of Admiral
Togo at Port Arthur, causes great and
general rejoicing, and tonight flags are
flying, lanterns are glmmering, and
numbers of "banzai" are ringing in the
streets.
Underneath the jollification of the
popuIace lies feeling of deep satisfac-
ton and qualification at the disposal of
a desperately serious problem of the
war. The Russian squadron which con-
fronted Admiral Togo refused battle. 1t
was stronger than Admiral Togos
squadron in battleships and armored
cruisers, and had it elected to fight the
result might have altered the fortunes
of war. The strength of the squadron
which opposed Admiral Togo compelled
him to draw vessels from the squadron
under Vice-Admral Kamimura, and
this left the Japanese navy poweress to
operate against the Russian Vladivostok
squadron and unable 10 prevent the
raids of these vessels.
The raid conducted by the Vladivo
stok squadron in July was extremely
expensive to Japan, and not only was
retaliation tempting, but it was de-
manded by commercial interests. The
navy, however, grimly refused to make
a diversion and stuck to Port Arthur.
1t was confident harbor soon would be
untenable for the Russian warships
that 1t would eventually get a fair fight
in the open sea, away from the Russian
land batteries, and that the japanese
would win. The calculations OF the I
navy were correct, and the Russians, /
with the chances even, have been hope
lessly defeated.
japanese guns dominate the dock
yards at Port Arthur, and in view Of
this fact it would seem to be impossible
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18
NOT A FARMING COUNTRY
Gov. Brady's Reports, Says an Alas
kaA, Are All Wrong-Rich
In Metals Only.

When people read that Alaska IL
capable of great agricultural develop
ment, they should pass up the state
ment for rubbish and nonsense" SAID
Mr.. II. Brstnober, at the Arlington,
according to the Washington Post.
ALASKA is one Of the richest parts
of creation In the precious metals. ane
that Is all 1t is fit for. The Lore
never intended it for farming coun
try, but Gov. Brady has for years. IN
the indulgence OF a hobby, been seno
ing out reports OF the wcndertu
farming possibilities OF the territory
simply because he manages TO real
few radishes and cabbages in his
garden. The truth Is that very
few of the hardest vegetables car
be produced in some special spot thai
gets an unusual degree Of sunshine
but this Is about the limit
II have been In Alaska for severa
years, and at the risk OF incurring the
governors Ill will, am here to say thai
people who go to Alaska IN the hope
Of raising crops are on the highest sor,
OF FOOLS errand Last summer
away up on the Copper river, ! ne,
three honest farmers, who hat beer
induced to sell their places in Indiana
and go to that desolate region with
a view of cultivating the soil. They
planted ton of seed, but never grain
came up, and when | saw them they
we're heartsick over their failure. !.
Is a shame to send out such delusive-
reports Alaska is all right as min.
ing country. and not q 1.-THE Of ita
wealth has been taken out but q man
wants to go there exclusively FOR
mining or 70 view it, beautiful
scenery"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18
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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18

again to make seaworthy or fghtable
the four Russian battleships which
have returned to Port Arthur. 1t is
probable that the Russian battleship
Czarevtch will disarm at Using Chou.
10 the fighting of August 10 the
squadron under Admiral Togo was
practically uniniured. The battleship
Mikasa suffered the most, but she con-
tinues on the fighting line The ruis
ers Kakumo, Nishln and Kasuga also
were hit, but temporary repairs already
have been made, and they are fully ser.
vic able.
Eleven wounded officers and 66
wounded men arrived at Sasebo toda y.
The Imperial Prince Hiroyasu Kwacno,
who holds the rank of Commander in
the Japanese navy, WAS hit in the re-
gion of the heart. His wound, how
ever, is slight.
The steamer Gaelic, bound for Shang
hal, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning
sighted Russian cruiser, evidently the
Novik, steering southeast by east. The
course showed her to be heading for
Vandieman Strait
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18
Estray Notice.

Came to nv ranch about twelve
miles east OF Heppner on Butter creek
road, one bright bay gelding, weight
about $50 pounds, 6 or years old
branded c on LETT thigh, star on fore
head and light saddle marks. Owner
will come and prove property and take
him away. HENRY JONES,
% l02 Heppner, Or.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18

The steerage rate from Europe
to America and return is only
S24. 60 now.
Don't sleep with your mouth
open. Flies with a suicidal intent
should not be encouraged.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18

DR.. Leach will attend to all your dem
tai work and guarantees satisfaction.
Every modern appliance known to the
art for successfully handling all kinds of
work.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18

In the United States the sDRr-
row has six broods a year; in Brit
ain seldom more than three.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18

An automobile lawnmower.
driven by electricity, is now used
to cut grass on the Capital Park in
Washington.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18

Cultivate the interesting occu-
patton of thinking for yourself
and YOU will never be lonesome.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18

Twenty-three miles of American
railroads in 1880 expanded to over
100000 miles in 1904.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-08-18
BIG JAPANESE VICTORIES.

Concluded from 1st page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
APPROVES BILL FOR HORSE HIRE
Tracewell Reverses Previous
Action on District Case.

Controller Tracewell OF the Treasury De-
partment, upon a reconsideration of tho
matter upon which he passed April 25 last,
disallowing a voucher for the hire of a
horse and buggy used by Superintendent
Hacker in the performance of his duties for
the District as supervisor Of repairs and
improvements on county roads, has re-
versed his former decision and states that
he will allow the payment of the claim as
presented Mr.. Tracewell states that this
later decision will apply with equal force
to the case Of the hiring of a horse and
buggy used by r. d. Simms, superintendent
of property of the engineer department. in
the performance Of his official duties.
In appealing from the decision of the con-
troller submitted April rs the Commits
scners declared that An the event they were
not permitted to pay for the hire of horses
out of the appropriation for repairs to
county roads the authorities would be
unable to satisfactorily administer the
affairs Of the District. The appeal from
the controllers former decision was pre-
pared by Col. Biddle. Engineer Commits
eioner and to his clear and comprehensive
presentation of the case to the controller 10
attributed q great deal OF the credit for
obtaining a reversal or the adverse de-
c!sion. Because OF the forc1ble arguments
presented and the clear presentation Of
the necessities of the situation. 1t is con-
sidered that the controller gave to the
contention Of the Commissioners every pos
6ible advantage consistent WlCn MS JuoA"
ment in the construction of the law.
In his late opinion submitted to the Com
missioners Controller Tracewell says,
an. ong other things:
while l am inclined to think your con-
struction Of the act incorrect. SO far as the
fiscal year 1903 IL concerned, l recognize
the difficulty and doubt which confronted
you in the administration of the law. and
believing that no practical good will be &C
complished by disallowing the payments.
proper to have been made from some APP
propria ton. now revoke the decision OF
April rs 80 far as the disallowance Of the
said payments for 1903 Is concerned. and
said payments will now be allowed
Mr. Tracewell mentioned that he was
pursuaded to take this view Of the ques-
ton from the fact that the attention Of
Congress was called to the matter Of horse
hire for the present year, and that body
enacted q clause which showed a willing
r@ss that such expenses be charged to APP
propriations other than contingent and mis-
cellaneous Az to Just what appropriation
the hire In the year 1904 should be charged.
Mr.. Tracewell takes the position that it
should DO charged against the different ap-
propriations for work on which the mon for
whom the hire 10 contracted may have been
engaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

The duty of bankers in laying by cur
rency In the forms sure to be required later
is imperative. The small silver certificates
serve as well for reserves as does any
other kind of money. Some profit NAV be
So crificed If banks held in a dull period
some of their own notes, but they save the
tax on them, and get ready to oblige their
customers when active business rushes on
them. By such prudence in handling re-
sources. banks can reduce the hazards OF
any superfiuity of the circulating medium,
and create healthful element of elasti-
city.
Exports Of Gold
Some alarm has been expressed at the
large exports in gold in recent months;
they were during April and May last 800
$40, 730. Great as they were, they have af-
fected very little the rates of interest or
the pressure for currency. From 1880 TO
1896 there was excess of exports of gold
In every year. creating a total of ST., ejl,-
III. From 1897 to March 81 last there was
net excess of gold imports of S267 800, 22l.
For the current fiscal year to date the i'm
ports Of gold exceed the exports by s1l.-
$50 O95
"a regulator. heaithful, and Of great
force to control our currency. is the inter-
national movement OF the yellow metal
This may vary with the balance OF trade.
and with borrowing and repayments be-
tween this and other countries. Just now
of merchandise our exports exceed our i'm
ports by about $5SSOO0.O0O a year, on the
average of six years.
Beyond question we are travelling fast
in the matter of currency. So we are NOV
ing on land and sea, in all forms of COM
munication. The air brakes must be kept
in order on land. The executive officer
must stay on the bridge at sea. Fast? Yes.
surely. The speed can be rendered safe by
slowing up when We can. and watching
every point when the power is at its full
work That, Mr.. President and gentlemen,
is your duty and mine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Wants Road Widened.

The Citizens Northwest Suburban Asso-
citation has written to the Commissioners
requesting that the Pierce Mill road be
widened for distance of about forty yards
from Connecticut avenue. and that foot
path be constructed along the road for a
short distance.
In accordance with recommendation or
Colonel Biddle. the association will be in
formed that under the highway extension
plans this road is to be abandoned and
Shepherd street Is to be opened In the vi
cinity. This improvement, Colonel Btddle
states. will probably be made with short
time, and the widening OF the road does not
seem to him practicable at this time on ac-
count of the excessive cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
CURRENCY DISCUSSED
TREASURER ROBERTS ADDRESSES
NORTH CAROLINA BANKERS.
Tells Of the Growth of the Finances OF
the Countrywide Gold
Movement.

A dispatch from Asheville, n. c., last
night says: Ellis H. Roberts. treasurer Of
the United States, in address before the
North Carolina Bankers Association here
tonight. discussed the question whether or
not our currency is growing too fast. he
SAID in part:
Suppose in the time which your execu-
tive committee does me the honor to assign
to me that we consider the question
whether our currency is growing too fast!
We shall approach the subject in no parti-
san spirit but with desire to study II
carefully from all sides, and to learn what
ever lessons can be discovered for u as
bankers, as producers and as consumers.
1.-The various kinds OF money in the stock
of this country have reached an Immense
sum, and the growth of two among them is
going on with rapidly unparalleled In any
other land. On the 1st day or the cur
rent month the total volume or our circu-
lating medium was 2,JO92I9,9lI; or TINS
national bank notes amounted to 4S1,13O,-
9S4, or 172 per cent Of the whole, while gold
In coin and certificates was $1.O05 .52S All,
or 43.6 per cent OF the whole; rms mag
nitude of our stock of money Is to be COM
pared not with one, but with two or three
Of the great nations of Europe
THE stock of Austria Hungary, Great
latest figures $2719, 2OO,OOO. Again. France
and Germany together had $3.50. 100000.
Once more, Great Britain, Germany and
Russia had a stock of 81, fSS, 10000 We
are not far below these united figures
Average Stock Of Money.
1.-THE average stock Of money to each per-
son in Austria Hungary is IS. p; in Great
Britain. 1851; in France, 1922; in Ger
many $2O.4s, and in Russia. $3.50. Here in
the United States 1t is $84.07. For circula-
ton this ratio here is 5000.
1.-THE total stock Of money in any country
IL it's potential circulating medium. The
actual volume of currency 10 0nerent
sum and is much smaller.
1.-THE average increase in our volume OF
currency for each year since June l. 1897,
has been $121, 363, TT. The total increase
was $s40 SAG, 022, Of which $2O6. 964e41 was
in national bank notes and s5S7, OILS. 7co was
in gold. coin and certificates.
mo conceivable money can be more safe,
more above all perils Of assault than are
these factors which make up the additions 9ns
very symbol Of strength. while the bank
pQtes rest on the bonds OF the nation Tor
"a 4se 81 s1sl.iss sl'e 5Ela TIT sst sssis.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
For Pintsch Gas Plant.

The District building Office has granted
permit to the Pintsch Gas Company for the
erection Of a two-story brick building at
the corner of eth and Emporia streets in
Brookland This building will be used by
the company as a gas plant. and the cost OF
A number OF citizens Of Brookland in a
hearing before the Commissioners protest
ed against the issuance Of a permit for the
construction of the gas plant In that vi
oinity, but the corporation counsel advised
the Commissioners that they are without
authority to refuse the permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

CEYLON TEA Iced" and sweetened to taste Is
not only harmless but beneficial sustaining
stImuIant. Sealed packets only. Black Mixed
NATURAL GREEN.
eoe and zoe. BY Grocers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
REG1Ns DISCHARGE OF DUTIES.
New Secretary of Isthmian Canal Com
mission at His Desk.

Dominic 1. Murphy of this city today
assumed the duties Of secretary OF the
isthmian canal commission, to which posi-
ton he was appointed several days ago.
While Mr.. Murphy was born In Philadei-
phia he calls himself an old Washington
ian, having resided in Washington since
March o. 1871 when he moved from the
city of brotherly love.
Before taking up the practice Of law in
Washington he devoted his entire time to
the service of the government, and was re-
ferred to as one of the most efficient COM
missioners of pensions that has held the
Office since the pension bureau was estab-
lished. This position he filled after a train
ing in all the workings of the office, hav-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Need of Some Increase of Currency.

Need of Some Increase Of Currency.
Theorists have not proclaimed any law
fixing the volume of currency proper for
each person or for given amount of busl-
ness. Certain axioms assert themselves at
the outset. An enlargement of production
calls for additions to the currency. Ihe
greater the wealth the larger the volume
employed of what passes for money. Inc
natural objector will admit that 1O.GU
people, compact in the wards of a single
town, will use fewer bills and coins than
the same number living on a like scale
spread over two or three score hamlets.
From 1890 to 1900 the advance in our
population was from 60 622 80 to &c. 295. 30
an increase of 21S per cent. The wealth OF
our people mounted from $6s,G3l, G9l. 600 TO
$94 800, 900, 600, an increase of 44.9 per cent
In the meantime the money in circulation
rose from 81 ,429 81 30 to s. O55 $50. 99s, an
increase of 1871 per cent. Since 1900 there
has been an increase in the circulating me-
dunn of $434. 592 O46, or 20.9 per cent an
annual average of AZ per cent. In the
same interval the population has increased
IL per cent. or only is per cent year.
Bank notes are as sound and strong as
the credit of the United States. They con-
stitute only 17.2 per cent of the total cir
culation They are not legal tender, nor
money of final redemption. Can not such
an element of currency be excessive? Let
us not be dOgmatic; we are trying to prose-
cute a fair inquiry. The additions to bank
notes in circulation during the past year,
from June to June, were $36 e4O, O66, of which
81 977 were in May just closed. 1t is
then entirely plain that no need exists for
artificial methods to incite to more rapid
and abnormal growth. The problem OF
safety is to curb excess and direct the
forces to serve the public veal
Currency and the Crops.
"Laymen as well as bankers know that
the requirements for currency vary greatly
in different part of the year. When the
crops are sent to market more money is
needed in the producing districts than at
other times.
1.-The redemption of government paper
range by months in this fiscal year from
So, 800 600 In November, to SIS. 1S4. 600 in
May. Bank notes redeemed this fiscal year
will exceed by $4,000 600 in amount the
record of any preceding twelve months.
The range Is from $13, 654, 4S4 In November,
to SIS, 7O2, $50 in May. These movements IL
lustrate the changing demands between
autumn and spring.
1.-THE treasury is regularly challenged
from August to December to furnish a
large supply of silver coin and bills of SO
and below. To anticipate this demand, the
treasury saves in other months standard
dollars, silver certificates and United States
notes. In fact, the treasury has provided
over $31. 10000 in small denominations for
moving the crops. to be paid out for re-
demptions and for large notes. Thus with
In the rigid restrictions Of the statutes,
elasticity IL created to this vast sum in
government currency. Il the treasury under
&ny more obligations to look out for future
needs Of the people than are the national
banks for their cuseomers9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
Concrete Steps for School.

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation Of Building Inspector
Snowden Ashford that the contract for
concrete steps in front of the
School, on 9th street between
and K streets northwest, be awarded to
the Crawford Paving Company, whose bid
for the work was $224.0O. the lowest bid res
ceived In the competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16
VIII Filed for Probate.

The will Of Fanny Heidenheimer. dated
February q. 1890. was filed today for pro-
bate. Her estate IL left to her husband,
Elias Heidenheimer. At his death the real
estate IL to 90 to the children Of the eo9l
"a --.--.-,--.- I-,-.---.---.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-16

pessimist must admit the absolute solidity
of our currency of all kinds. Its quality is
excellent beyond comparison with that of
any other nation. The practical student,
the man of business and of affairs, has
right to ask what about Quantity%
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-16

St Louis 80 O. o 0 0 O 90
Brooklyn o 0 o 0 O 0 0 IL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-16
WITH THE AMATEURS


The following games will be played in
the Mercantile league this afternoon:
Northern Pacific Ry. VS.. Lindeke, Warner
& Sons; grounds. Lexington; umpire,
Saintong. McKibbin, DriscoH & Dorsey
VS.. Lanpher, Skinner & Co.; grounds. Kit
sondale; umpire, P.,McDonough Brown
& Bigelow VS.. Scheffer & Rossum;
grounds, Post Siding; umpire, .Degnan.
The Central Cheese team defeated the
City Meat Juniors. the score being "a to 9.
The winners want a game with the Stand
ards for Sunday morning at $50. Address
Archie Cook, pa Sherman street.
The Eisenmengersi will not play the De
Wits Sunday, but viii go to Rosemount,
where they will play: the local team. Play
ers are requested to be at the depot at
a. m.
The Reeves. Iron Pills Juniors will play
the Bauers Colts on the Palace and Bay
street grounds Sunday afternoon. For
games address G. Riley, 234k Western
The Island Cycle team wants games in
or out of the city with any team in the
eighteen year-old class. the Nationals pre-
ferred. Address M. Kirwan, 63 Sycamore
street.
The Parlors and the Matt Hansens win
play at the Post Siding grounds Sunday
afternoon Schmidt; will pitch for the
Parlors and, Dell for the Hansens.
The Foxy Grandpas want games with
any twelve-yeaf + old team ia the city. For
games address n. Donnelly, 2361s Western
avenue south.