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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-02

RUSSIAN SOCIAL DEMOCRATS DECLINE TO
ACCEPT EMPER0RS PROGRAM Of Reform
AND RAISE THE RED FLAG Of REVOLUTION
Warsaw the Center the Most Radical Agitation Governor Informed That t< Use
Of Troops Means the Continuation Of Boodshed Polish Banner
Freely Displayed
Terrible Bodlr wrked Inhabitants Odessa Houses Which
Soul Murdered Many Hundreds Killed
Imperial hOereeC insure d
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
TOWNS ON IRRIGATED LAND.
French Proposes to Sell Lots and
Water Rights for Fund.

Washington, Feb. 1. - Representa-.
tive French, of Idaho, today introduced
a bill authorizing the secretary of the
interior to withdraw from entry anv
public lands needed for townsite pur-
poses in connection with any brighton
project under the national irrigation
law and to subdivide them into lots
Such lots shall be sold at public auc-
tlon to the highest bidder for cash. the
proceeds to be expended for the con-
struction of water and sewer systems
and other municipal improvements and
Tor payment for rights to the use Of
water: Money so expended for muni-
cipal improvements shall be repaid hv
the town authorities in 20 annual in.
staliments into the reclamation fnnd
Inc secretary may sell rights to the
use OF water available under the recla-
nation act for domestic, fire and other
purposes to any city or town establish
ed as above provided, and also to other
cities or towns.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
FINISH CANAL IN TEN YEARS
Report of Minister Barrett SAYS Pro-
gress is Good.

Washington, Feb. EN- connection
with the lack of public information as
to the status of the work of canal dig
ging on the Tsthmus of Panama, and as
to the exact amount of work executed
so far by the Americans since thew took
up the task, the American minister to
Panama has, after consultation with
Chief Engineer Wallace and a close
personal inspection of the route of the
proposed canal, submitted to the state
department report upon this subject.
The communication is practically a
brief summary of the vast amount of
detail statistics and facts that will
eventually be produced by the canal
commission, showing the actual con-
structlon on the canal ACCOMPLISHED
since July l last, when Mr.. Wallace
took charge of the engineering depart
ment. The most important statement
In the report is this:
If the next six months show nro-
gress corresponding to that of the last
six months, it is the conviction of the
best engineers in Panama that a sea-
level canal can be constructed in ten
years and be ready for large vessels bv
January /, 1915"
the report says there is no ground
ior the current reports that little has
been accomplished in advancing the
construction of the canal during the last
six months.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

Clark Mont, J Dillingham; and Teller
today continued The dincussion of the
joint statehood bill. Proctor reported
the agricultural appropriation bin and
gave notice that he would ask to have
it considered. Bills were passed grant
ing certain lands to the Oklahoma Ag-
ricultural college; amending the land
laws so as to permit settlers on public
lands to make transfers for public uses
before completing title; amending ex-
listing laws 40 as TO require captains of
passenger vessels to supply information
regarding the age and sex of immi-
grants.
The possoiiice appropriation bill oc-
cupied the house the major portion OF
today. With an understanding that
the discussion OF the question should
be continued tomorrow, the bill was
laid aside and other matters taken up.
The conference report on the fortifca-
tions bill was adopted. The bill car
ries $6,747 1893.
Senator Ankeny will endeavor to
have provision made In the naval APP
preparation bill for the allowance of
dfferential OF per cent to Pacific coast
shipyards competing on government
warships contracts.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

The house today passed the
postotfice appropriation bill, carrying
$3.50, 1877, Alb.
In the senate today Judge Swayne
made formal response to the articles of
impeachment against him. The an
swer was formidable document in
point Of size. In every case the charge
was admitted, but explained from
Judge swayne's point of view, they
We're not OF character to justify pro-
ceedings for impeachment. The senate
issued an order requiring tho house TO
file it's reply by next Monday, and di-
rected that all pleadings shall be in by
February 8, that the trial may proceed
on February TO- The senate sitting as
court, then adjourned and resumed
legislative consideration OF the Joint
statehood bill. That topic occupied
the rest of the day
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
|PUTER TRIES TO
DEFRAUD STATE
Salem Men Hired to File Applications
for School Land.
State Land Board Grows Suspicious
and Governor Secures Confession
from One Applicant Prospective
Klamath irrigation Project the
Scene of Operations.

Salem, Feb. As. A. %. Puter, con-
victed of conspiracy to defraud the gov
eminent in timber land cases, and
under indictment on further charges,
was caught today in an attempt to Sc
cure title to 1900 acres of state school
land In violation of law, and the state
land board has $4,000 OF his good
money and evidence sufficient to show
the fraudulent nature OF the transac-
ton.
Basil Wagner, OF this city, procured
the men to make the applications for
the land. AS each filed his application
he told Clerk Brown that Wagner
would call for the certificate OF sale.
Applications to purchase school land
near Klamath Falls were filed by nine
residents OF Salem, who swore that they
wanted the land for their own use and
benefit, and had made no contract. ex-
press or implied, to convey the land to
any other person. No certificates Of
sale we're issued, but Clerk G. G.
Brown called the attention of the state
land board TO the suspicious applica-
tions, and an investigation resulted.
One OF the applicants was taken be-
fore the governor, where he was closely
cross-questioned until he admitted that
he had made the application at the in
stance OF an agent of Puter, and made
the initial payment with bank draft
furnished by Puter.
Governor Chamberlain Immediately
called special meeting of the state
land board to consider the matter, and
Puter appeared before the board. He
asked leave to withdraw the applica-
tons and receive his drafts, but the
land board refused to recognize his
right to have the money returned.
The drafts will be returned only to
the persons who deposited them, and
when these men appear, they will be
brought up on the carpet and ques-
toned as to the truth of their affidavits.
Whether the 1000 will eventually be
returned or will be held by the board
as forfeited remains to be determined.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

The postofiice appropriation bin was
the main topic of discussion in the
house today and its consideration was
not completed. During the day bills
we're passed as follows; Amending the
law so as to reduce the amount oil
bond required OF agents acting for con-
signees on imported goods; providing
for the construction of irrigation and
reclamation works In certain lakes and
rivers in Oregon and California; grant
ing certain lands within the Flathead
Indian reservation, Montana, to certain
Catholic societies for religious pur-
poses.
The senate spent much OF today dis
cussing the distribution of ordinary
farm and garden seeds by the Agricul-
tasal department. When adjournment
was taken consideration OF the bin had
not been completed. further con-
ference was ordered on the Notifications
appropriation bill.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

Portland, Feb. 2.-The Federal ,r.
jury has spoken again and this t;,..
two new and distinctly important :
dictments have been returned
against Senator Mitchell CHARGING III
with violating section 1882 of the 10
vised statutes of the United statas
which provides that no one boId;ns
the Office of senator shall receive ot
compensation whatsoever for anv wo.J
done to further matters relating to ~
work OF the government in any denart
ment; the other against State Senate.
George 9. Brownell, alleging that he i
guilty of subornation of perjury in bor
ing induced Fred Sievers and John 4
Rowland, two axmen formerly in the
employ of Surveyor General Henry
Medium, to swear falsely before ~
grand jury in regard to the work done
by Brownell as a notary while makinx
affidavits in connection with the WORT
of the surveyor generals office. all a
which is in violation of section 5000 of
the revised statutes.
1t has been rumored for Some time
that Senator Mitchell would vet have
to face another charge than the one
which has been hanging over him for
some time, but it was not known from
which direction the blow would fall
Many theories have been advanced and
among them an ENHANCEMENT with
Frederick A. Kribs, and this has proved
to be the correct guess. 1t was for
work done for Kribs that the indict.
ment has been returned. The senator
has been indicted under the same Sec
ton of the statutes which was used
against Congressman briggs. of New
York, who pleaded guilty to the charges
against him, and is also the same
charge brought against Senator Bur
ton, who was recently convicted and
granted new trial.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
JURY DRAWS NET.
Two indictments Said TO Be in Order
for j. NJ Williamson.

Portland, Feb. 1.-The last week Of
the present Federal grand jury is at
hand. The long series OF investiga-
tons which have been taking the time
of the jury for the past two months is
drawing to close and will end on Sat
urday, if the plans of the government
attorneys carry.
The present week will be busy one,
for it will bring to light some Of the
entanglements of those high in the
confidence OF the state and the nation
and will show still further the extent
and scope OF the land frauds which
have been carried on in many cases to
completion and in others practically to
that stage during the past few years.
During the week it was rumored that
representative j. n. Williamson will
come under the notice of the Federal
grand jury, not once, but twice. 1t is
said that the next few days will see the
junior representative OF the state in
dicted for his alleged connection with
various land deals in the vicinity Of
his home at Prineville and also for
fraudulent transactions in the Blue
Mountain reserve.
Just what the complaints are is a
mystery which the government officials
alone would be able, at this time, to
tell. They have nothing to say. But
in spite Of this retieence, it is made
known from various sources that the
end of the week will see more persons
implicated in the land frauds than have
as yet limited at or thought Of.
In addition to the names OF Mr..
Williamson are mentioned those of
various of the former special agents of
the government, and several of the ex-
special agents who have been sent to
this territory to look into the alleged
Irregularities of the land department.
Beyond a rumor that several of the
special agents are under the eye of the
grand jury, nothing definite can be
learned. However, it can be stated
with a reasonable degree of certainty
that former employees of the Interior de-
partment in Oregon will be brouht to
book for irregular work done by them
during their terms of office. 1t is
further safe to predict that Saturday
will see the adjournment of the Jury
until the March term calls the men
once more to the task of probing into
the Irregularities OF the land transac-
tions of Oregon.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

Presidents Approval Alone Needed to
Execution of Irrigation Project.

Presidents Approval Alone Needed to
Execution of Irrigation Project.
Washington, Feb. 9. - The klamath
irrigation bill now lacks only the sig
nature OF the president to make it a
law. The senate has accepted the
house amendments, which are entirely
satisfactory to the reclamation service.
AS finally enacted the bill reads:
That the secretary of the Interior is
hereby authorized, in carrying out any
irrigation project that may be under
taken by him under the terms and con-
ditions of the national reclamation act
and which may involve the changing OF
the levels of Lower or Little klamath
lake, Tule or Rhet lake and Goose lake,
or any river or other body of water
connected Herewith, in Oregon and
California, to raise or lower the level
of said lakes, as may be necessary, and
to dispose of any lands which may
come into the possession of the United
States as the result thereof by cession
of any state or otherwise, under the
terms and conditions of the national
reclamation act.
Had it not been for Senator Fulton
insistence, Chairman Mondell, of the
house irrigation committee, would not
have withdrawn his objection to this
bill and it would not have passed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

st. Petersburg, Feb. 4. - The admi-
rally, having definitely committed
itself to the policy of rebuilding and
greatly increasing the size of the navy,
although the details are not yet COM
pleted, is already being besieged by
foreign firms anxious to secure con-
tracts. These firms are having little
success. The admiralty has decided to
attract foreign capital to Russia for the
erection OF new yards with the general
purpose of encouraging and creating a
vast shipbuilding industry at home and
securing an independent footing.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

Croton Dam, Largest Piece of Ma
sorry of Modern Time.

New York, Feb. 2.-After 10 years
OF labor and the expenditure of SO ,OOO,-
900, the new Cornell dam, near Croton-
on-Hudson, in Westchester county,
from which this city will draw largely
for its water supply, has been practical
ly completed. 1t is the largest piece Of
masonry in the world, except the Pyra-
mlds OF Egypt. The flood gates have
been shut down for the first time and
the dam has begun to fill with water.
1t is estimated by the engineers that
i VIII require about two years to fill.
When the water reaches the base of its
coping it will make lake is miles
long. The water will rise 80 feet above
the old dam. The new dam will hold
30, 600, 900, 900 gallons of water. Half
dozen towns which occupied the site
were abandoned.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
IMPROVE VANCOUVER BARRACKS
Large Allotment from Army Post Fund
Likely To Be Secured.

Washington, Feb. The army an.
preparation bill, recently passed by con-
gress, carries large appropriation foi
the Improvement of army posts. This
money is distributed by the secretary
OF war, he approving allotments which
are made up by the quartermaster gen.
eral. Senator Ankeny and Represents
tive Jones have arranged to call upon
the secretary Of war and ask for a lib
eral slice Of that lump sum for making
much-needed improvements at yancou-
yer barracks.
Reports which have been submitted by
the officers at Vancouver show the uro-
ent necessity for many new buildings
to replace the Anticipated and dilapi-
dated structures now standing. OF
course they ask for more money than
can be had, something over $1,000, 900
in all Nevertheless, an attempt will
be made to get liberal portion of this
fund
The largest item recommended is
$3.50, 600 for erecting new building
for headquarters offices, building Of
brick, with stone trimmings, large
enough to accommodate all the officers
assigned to headquarters, together with
the clerical force of the post. 1t is also
asked that four additional double in
fantry barracks be erected at cost of
$3.50, 900, and in additionl quarters for
% officers as follows; One commanding
officers residence, six field officers
quarters, nine captains double quarters
and nine heutenants' double quarters.
to cost in all about 5000, 900. In adj
ditlon $40, 900 is asked for new main
sewer, $4,000 for cement sidewalks.
$4,000 for extending the electric light
ing system, $4,000 for water mains
$40, 600 for grading and filling, SIS, 900
Tor improving the parade grounds and
$40, 1000 for two new artillery stables.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat - Walla Walla, sec; blue,
stem, Ole; valley, SIC.
Oats = No. | white, s1.95@I. 40
gray, 81 40@l.45 per Genital.
Hay-Timothy, s14@l6 per ION,
clover, sll@l2; grain, $11@l2; cheat,
$12@13.
Potatoes - Oregon fancy, 75@s5c
common, 60@70c.
APples-Baldwins, 1925; Spitzen.
bergs, sl.75@2 per box.
Eggs-Oregon ranch, 2S@29c.
butter-Fanoy creamery, 25@30c.
Hops-Choice, c7@2sc; prime. 2sc
per pound.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

Washington, Feb. A. The attorney
general has rendered an opinion il,
which he holds that draw backs may be
allowed on exported wheat. He also
holds that evidence of books Of account
may be used to establish the right Of a
manufactures to drawback. The
question was raised by Secretary Shaw
as TO whether drawback may legally
be allowed on exported flour in part
from imported wheat. 1t has been be-
fore the treasury department for several
months, and has excited great deal of
interest
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
ONE OBSTACLE GONE.
Way Is Being Cleared for the Klamath
irrigation Project.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The house has
passed the bill recently reported by
the irrigation committee authorizing
the secretary OF the interior in CARRYING
out any irrigation project undertaken
under the national reclamation to raise
or lower the levels Of Little Klamath.
Tulle, and Goose lakes, or such other
river or other body of water connected
Herewith as may be necessary and to
dispose OF any lands which may come
into possession Of the United States as
result thereof by cession from the
state OF Oregon and California or other
wise.
Ii the senate accepts the house
amenmdents there remains but one
obstacle to be overcome before the gov
eminent begins construction of the
Klamath irrigation project in Oregon
and California. That is to buy out the
Klamath canal company and other
owners of irrigation works within the
area proposed TO be reclaimed by the
government. A satisfactory offer has
already been made to sell the Ankenv
canal to the government, and it is be-
heved that ultimately satisfactory
terms can be arranged for buying out
the klamath canal company, although
it is understood that the company now
asks 5000, 900 for its works and rights.
That price is declared to be exorbitant
and unreasonable.
IL is probable that the senate will
agree to the bill as it passed the house
today and that it will be promptly
signed by the president.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

81. Petersburg Feb. 3. - The latest
reports received by Consul General
Watts, from the American consuls In
Russia, indicate cessation Of the
trouble in most Of the industrial cen.
tiers. The consul at Riga reports that
the rloting at that place was precipitat.
ed by students and rowdies, who fired
on the police The police and troops
returned the FIRE, and SO persons were
killed and 150 wounded. At Reval
the soldiers were obliged to defend a
factory on Saturday against mob.
Three strikers were killed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

washington, Feb. 6.-Secretary Taft
today received report from Governor
DAVIS OF the Panama canal zone, stat
ing That reports of health conditions on
the isthmus are cruelty exaggerated
and that the sanitation of Panama Is
progressing as efficiently as that of anv
city IN the United States" He saws
tnat the total number of yellow fever
cases originating in the zone since the
Aiheeicans assumed control is 80. The
report says there is no plague, no tv-
phoid fever and very little dysen-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
Can't Collect Old naA..

Washington, Feb. IAN tba No.
oers OF the cabinet were present at the
meeting today except Secretaries Hav
s s wilson, the former still being con,
nneo 70 his home by a severe cold
. asaln .he president emphasized his in,
; ;eiese IN the arbitration treaties mend.
.hs oeiore the senate. He holds that
sne opponents of the treaties are nro
ceeding on wrong premises in na; u pro-
cn s 'na' they may be used by foreign
ooun:ries as basis for action against
o oel,s OF the Southern states in tbs
collection of old claims. - 'ne
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
CALIFORNIA WILL HELP.
Bill Affecting Klamath irrigation Dis
trict Is Law.

Sacramento, CAL, Feb. 6.-Two sen
ate bills became laws today upon being
signed by the governor. One was the
Coggins bill, permitting the lowering of
the water levels of certain lakes in the
northern part of the state in furtherance
of irrigation and reclamation work of
the reclamation service of the United
States. A similar bill has recently
been enacted by the Oregon legislature,
and important legislation by congress
bearing on the work in question has
been passed by both houses and is
ready for the presidents signature.
Under the authorization now given
by the California and Oregon legisla-
lures, it is understood that "a, 900, 900
will be expended by the federal govern
ment on reclamation of the klamath
district, in Northern California and
Southern Oregon, and that 200, 900
acres IN California and 100, 900 in Ore
gon will be placed under irrigation.
The other bill signed by the govern
or is the bill appropriating $40, 900
for a California exhibit at the Lewis
and Clark exposition. The last legis-
lature appropriated $25, 900, SO that
$95, 900 is now made available for the
exhibit.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

Washington, Feb. 2. - Between now
and Arpil l about 200 teachers will be
appointed from this country for service
In the Philippine islands. These po-
sitions pay salaries at the start ranging
from $l 900 to 81, 200 a year. The
designation of position for teachers,
the assignment of salaries, as well as
the actual selection of appointees from
the list of applicants, is made by the
lnsuiar authorities at Manila. APP
pointees will be expected to reach the
islands early in June, in order to begin
their duties Immediately.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11

Long occupied most of the time given
by the senate today TO the statehood
bill with speech in support OF the bill
as il stands. There was an extended
debate on provision in the agricu-
tnral appropriation bill relating to for
est reservations.
The house today passed the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation bill,
carrying 81, i07 ,047, which is an in
crease OF s7S,7l3 over the concurrent
appropriation. A number of minor
bills were disposed of by unanimous
consent.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
AMERICAN BEEF TOO HIGH.
That is Why Army in Philippines is
SuppIied-from Abroad.

Washington, Feb. 2. - Senator An
keny today called on the quartermaster
general to ascertain why all army beef
Tor the Philippines is purchased either
IN Argentina or Australia, to the ex-
ciuslon of American beef. He was told
mat the government can get Argentina
or Australian beef delivered at Manila
LOT % cents a pound, far below the
price at which any American dealers
VIII agree to deliver it. The war de-
partment says that, until congress
passes law requiring the purchase of
American meats, it will continue to
supply the Philippines at the lowest
price obtainable.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-02-11
Porto Rican Girls Go Back

st. Louis, Feb. Z. = Twenty Porto
Rican girls departed tonight for their
native island, making the last detach-
ment to reach home of the 60 girls i'm
ported from there some time ago bv a
u. Louis manufacturing concern as EN-.
ployees. After being here time all
the girls, with few exceptions, became
homesick and wanted to return. They
ceased working, and as they had no
money, the Kings daughters oreaniza-
ton took care of them until means
could be provided for sending them to
their homes in Porto Rico.