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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
COAL PROBLEM
IS HARD NUT
Some ..SOIution to Present Evils of
Law l. Likely.
President an Adv ocate Of the Leasing
Proposition-L Law is Supposed to
Help Individual, but Does Not Do
So-Definite Action at This Ses-
sion Likely.

Washington, Dec. Is. - Strenuous
efforts will be made at the present ses-
sion of congress to secure the repeal or
modification of the coal land law along
the lines recommended by President
Roosevelt in his message. That some
thing will be accomplished seems quite
probable, but what form of law will be
substituted for that under which g-
gantic frauds have been perpetrated has
not yet been made apparent. The in
huence of the administration will be
behind n bill proposing to cut off fur
ther sales of government coal land,
though permitting them to be worked
by individuals or companies on a royal
ty plan.
The president, like every other prac-
tical western man, knows that the ex-
isting coal land law is not sensibly
framed That law was built on the
theory that the individual could take
up and develop a quarter section of coal
land, just as the homestead law gives
the individual a like area of agricultur-
al land. But no individual can develop
a quarter section or whole section of
coal land. He could not afford to in
stall the necessary machinery, or if he
could, his profits on Il quarter section
would not recompense him for the out
lay. Moreover, no railroad would think
of building Il spur onto an isolated
quarter section of land and the owner
of the land could not afford to assume
hat expense So the individual with
a quarter section of coal land in his
possession would have white, or rath-
er a black, elephant on his hands. The
wealth might be there III
abundance, but he could not get it out
and could not get it TO market.
How to cure this evil is question
for congress to decide, and some solu-
ton is likely to be forthcoming this
winter. Some favor Il change in the
law increasing the area of coal land
hat may be purchased by individuals
II by companies or corporations to such
size that they can profitably invest and
)ut the coal on the market. These men
would increase the price of coal land so
hat the government would reap larg-
r benefit from the sales.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Wednesday. Dec. I2.

Washington, Dec. 12-The house of
representatives today went on record in
opposition to the new spelling as re-
commended by the president. By a
vote Of 142 to % the following was
adopted as a substitute for the item re-
ported by the appropriations commit
tee in the executive, legislative and ju-
diclal appropriation bill:
"No money appropriated in this act
shall be used in connection with print
ing documents authorized bv law or
ordered by congress or any branch
thereof, unless the same shall conform
to the orthorgaphy recognized and used
by dictionaries Of the English lam
guage."
Washington, Dec. II. - The senate
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Say eIkins Law is Dead,

Chicago, Dec. 12.-The fight of the
Standard Oil company against the ten
indictments against the Standard Oil
company of Indiana which were re-
turned August 20, was commenced to-
day in the United States District court
before Judge lands The attorneys
for the Standard OIL company contend
that section 10 Of the rate law passed
by congress June 29 repeals the Elkins
law, under which the government is
bringing the action.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Stevens Talks About Canal.

New York, Dec. -. - John +. Stev-
ems, chief engineer, and J. G.. Sullivan,
assistant chief engineer, Of the Panama
Canal commission, arrived todav on
the steamer Panama from Colon. They
expect to return early in January. In
speaking If the conditions on the 18TH
mus Mr.. Stevens said: "Thcrp are at
work on the canal 1000 men. The
best workmen are the Italians and the
Spaniards. There has not been a death
since July, and very little sickness"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Freight Congestion in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Dec. 15.-The Times
will print a story tomorrow morning to
the effect that Los Angeles is suffering
from the worst freight congestion ever
experienced by the transcontinental
railways running into the city. Accord
ing to the Times hundreds of cars con-
signed TO local merchants are either
delayed or lost in the congestion of coal
cars in the yards. Railway officials
deny that the situation is of a seri
Gus nature and ascribe the freight
congestion to unprecedented holiday
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 17.-Inspectors
Whitney and Turner, in the DiX-.Ican-
ME collision, report the license Of Cap
tain Parker Larmond, master of the
steamboat Dix at the time of the COLI
sion with the steamship Jeannie, Is re-
voked for ncgligently failing to cause
an efficient lookout to be kept on board
the Dix and for ncgligently relinquish-
ing his direction and control of the nav
4.a,IuH ul a,, vessel To attn officer who
wa, MT duly qualified by the law.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Grip on Coal Land.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 1S.-1nvestiga
ton into the Union Pacific coal land
frauds in Wyoming will not be pro-
ductive of any good to the public, and
the company will not only be permit
ted to retain possession of the $50, ,000,
900 worth of coal land which it is said
to have gained illegally, but no officials
OF the Union Pacicfi company will sui
fer because Of their alleged frauds.
This, Denver men interested in the un-
earthing OF the frauds say is the pro-
gram which has been prepared by the
Hartman railroads.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Why is Lumber Costly?

= Washington, Dec. l5.-The house
today after some discussion, adopted
a resolution Of Mr.. Miller, Of Kansas,
the secretary of Commerce
and Labor to investigate the cause of
the high price of lumber in the various
stages of manufacture and sale with
the object of ascertaining whether pres
ent high prices are the result of Il trust.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Fed Through Long pipe.

Bakersfield, Cal, Dec. l5.-Progress
in reScuing l.. b. Hicks, the man i'm
prsoncd in the mountain at the Edison
company's plant, is being made at the
rate Of 20 feet day. At noon the drift
diggers had still 60 feet farther to 90,
before the miner can be released. Milk
is still being fed through the long pipe
at three-hour intervals, under the di-
rection of physician. He is gaining
in strength and it is believed will hold
out until reached.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
May Change Coal Land Order.

Washington, Dec. IS. - The presi-
fact that his order Withdrawing from
entry $1,000, 900 acres OF public lands
supposed to contain coal deposits was
operating TO shut off legitimate home
stead and desert land entries of some
land which is not believed to contain
coal. 1t is probable the order will be
modified, permitting entry OF such land
under any exempt coal land law, upon
showing that it does not contain coal.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Torpedo-Planti Boat for Coast.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The secretary
OF war today approved the recommend
alton Of the chief OF artillery in that an
Appropriation OF 1915, 900 should be
made to construct a torpedo planting
vessel for use in the harbors Of the Pa
cifc coast. They deem the construc-
tion Of such vessel highly important.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
L-bor Asks Postal Savings Banks.

Salt Lake, Dec. 1.-The Utah Fed
ration of ahur has resolved to clrcu-
late petition to congrcSsg asking the
creation of II postal savings bank. Til"
move is to be under the auspices OF the
American Federation of Labor, with
which the Utah federation is affiliated.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
More Evidence for Negro Troops

Washington, Dec. 12.-Gilchrist S.
Stewart, representing the Constitutions
al league, has filed with the president a
mass of additional evidence regarding
the Brownsville affair which resulted
in the discharge without honor of a bat
talon of colored infantry.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20

Washington, Dec. l1.-This was a
field d"y for oratory in the house. The
executive, legislative and judicial ap-
preparation bill afforded an opportuni-
ty for general debate covering a wide
range of subjects, from dissertation
on Alfred Nobel, the founder of the No.
bel prize, to the raising of salaries of
members OF congress and including Il
discussion of simplitied spelling.
Boutell, of Illinois, in speaking Of
the bestowal of the Nobel prize upon
President Roosevelt, praised the presi-
dents decision to use this money in es-
tablishing a fund for bringing about a
friendly understanding between capital
lists and laborers as "noble, humani-
tartan and characteristic"
Gaines, of Tennessee, urged increases
of salaries for members of congress be-
ginning with the Sixty-frst congress.
Murdock, Of Kansas, spoke on railway
mail pay.
The house at sos adjourned until
noon tomorrow, no action looking to
the close of general debate on the bill
having been taken.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Thursday, December I3.

Washington, Dec. 13. - The senate
today listened to the second speech
which has been made this session
against the continuance OF Reed Smoot
as senator from Utah. 1t was deliv-
cred by Dubois, of Idaho, who, after
reviewing in detail the workings of the
Mormon hierarchy and Smoot's prom
inent connection Herewith, concluded
with the charge that President Roose-
welt used the weight OF his administra-
ton to assist the Republican Mormon
vote in the last election.
a bill was passed providing regula-
tions for fishing vessels to prevent
collisions at sea. Adjournment was
taken at 4 p. m until Monday.
Washington, Dec. 13. - The house
tive Pollard, of Nebraska, adopted
resolution directing the judiciary COM
mittee to investigate the legal ques-
tions involved in the much criticized
payment of sum of money to Mr.,
Pollard for the period between March
/, 1905, and July IS, 1905, at which
time Mir. Pollard was elected to the
59th congress, to succeed Hon. +. j.
Burkett, who was elected to the senate.
a resolution was adopted calling
upon the secretary of the Interior for a
a complete description OF all public
lands which have been withdrawn or
reserved from entry since July, 1906,
together with the the reason for such
action. The report is desired that con-
gress may pass upon the presidents
for the withdrawal of
coal lands
Representative Lacey, of Iowa, intro
duced bill making $l2 the minimum
pension to be paid veterans of
the war of 1861.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Tuesday, Dec. II.

Washington, Dec. II The question
of Senator Reed Smoot's right to seat
as United States senator from Utah
was discussed by Senator Burrows in
the senate today for more than three
hours. The senator had carefully pre-
pared his speech, which received the
closest attention throughout by large
attendance of senators and crowded gal
leries. Smoot occupied his place in the
chamber No Interruptions were made
during the entire speech, which was an
arraignment of Mormonism and the
responsibility which attached to Smoot
for Mormon principles as a member of
the apostolic body in the church.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-12-20
Investigate Hill Lines in January.

Washington, Dec. -. - The senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
LAWS OUT OF DATE.
Madden Thinks They Have Estab- lished Case Regarding Postal Laws


 New York, October 7-The congress sional commission which has been in vestigating the carrying Of second class mail matter by the postoffice de- partment decided today to adjourn the hearing to Washington, where repre- sentatives of the Periodical Publish CTS association will be headed on No- vember 26. After the adjournment E. c. Madden, third assistant postmas- ter, said:
 q think that beyond question the postoffice department has established its case, namely, that the present laws regulating second-class mail matter are out of date and practically nulli- fled by present practices beyond the control of the department as now equipped, and that real and effect i've enforcement would be injurious to the publishing interests There are many publications now enjoying the privileges of the second-class rate in violation of the intent and purpose of the statutes, and Tn detriment to the postal revenues amounting to millions annually In the hearings the correct ness of this is especially conceded by the publishers themselves They seem to be substantially agreed that ref ormation of the laws is imperative. Just what views the committee will take, or what action 1t will propose, if any, no one at this time can forecast"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08

sents the first of it's series of articles up- on 'Tohe South American Situation" one which will take foremost place among the more important articles of the current pe- rlodlcals. The paper treats of the great sub-tropical city of Rio de Janeiro in a most informing fashion, pictures it's odd foreign customs, gives familiar pen DOT traits of its brilliant journalists and it's history making diplomats, chats of the great shopping street, the Rua do Ouvi- dor, and of what one may see on that quaint meeting place for al ltrue Bra zilians; tells of fashions in dress and manners, and gives, on the more serious side, an authoritative digest of commer- cial affairs in Rio and touches on the ex- quaint meeting place for all true Bra gil. Considerable space is devoted to an in- teresting description of the eighty-mil- hon-dollar boulevard which Rio" is con- structing upon property formerly occupied pys plague-spotted slums. Few cities of the united States can point to such a remarkable step toward civic betterment. Rio in summer Is now as healthful as and a cooler place than New York City. The article Is illustrated by numerous photographs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08

New York, October 7.-(special) )--Never before in the history of the world has there been such boom in building con- struction as is now taking place in the United States. From all parts of the country reports are coming in which show that billions of dollars are being spent in the endeavor to provide homes for population which is increasing by leaps and bounds
 Chicago is enjoying a boom without par allel in the history of that city Balti- more has just been celebrating it's re- markable rise from the ashes of the great fire. San Francisco bids fair to excel Baltlmore's record. New York is con structing new skyscrapers representing investments amounting to $1OO,00o, GOO while in the city and outlying boroughs builders are expending an average of Sl5O,O00.000 q year in hotels. apartmen. houses. dwellings,, etc. The total number of buildings throughout the country s close to 12,0OO,000. valued at nearly $15,0O0, 0O0 O0O
 The materials used in many of the new buildings are of such a flimsy character that, in spite of all efforts, the terrible fire waste of this country has continued unchecked, until it now averages $2O0, ,000- GOO year. The National Fire Protection association, in an endeavor to reduce theso losses. makes an urgent appeal to al, interested to cooperate in bringing about better conditions by adpoting improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
Bohemian for October.

Seldom, if ever, does there appear a wider range of fiction than in The Bo- hemian for October. Among the stories in this number we can mention only a few. "Sha Sa A Tale of The Hell-born, v by Adele Marie Shaw, is probably the leading one. W. Carey Wonderly contrib utes theatrical story, "Miching Nal lecho," "rhe Enterprise of Hanlons' Man Rger. by John Winter is circus story in which appears ail account of a very realistic performance: in fact. a little too true to life to suit the spectators. There is a pathetic newspaper story, '"fhe Grind" by Olin l.. Lyman, which is in striking contrast to "Plympton's Chance ' by Homer Bassford, which is story of R successful beat Bernard King has writ ten an animal story "The Abrupt Refor- nation of Hiyu." It deals with the civ 1Ization of a wolfish dog. Eleanor M. In gram is the author of a strong love story of life in Sicily when that island was un- der the rule of France. George Allan Eng lands Two in a Zoo may very prop erly be called little comedy of errors. "A story of the Canadian northwest full of love and adventure is Bertrand w. Sin clair's No Robbery.
 Poems are contributed by Clinton Scol- lard, Edwin l.. Sabin William J. Lamp ton, Edwin Charlie Litsey Curtis Hidden Page, Minna Irving and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
MRS. B. A. SEALS DIES
Greenvile Saddened by Death of
 Highly Esteemed Woman.

Greenville, October 7-(Speclal)-A very sad death occurred here yesterday morn ing when Mrs Opal Barrett Scale passed away after an illness of three weeks, Her health had been bad the entire year, but had improved recently, when an attack of fever prostrated her. A devoted husband, B. A. Scale and baby boy of nine months survive Ter. Her parents, sister and two brothers also mourn for her. Mrs. Scale was a beautiful young woman; re- fined, intelligent. conscientious and true hearted. A little more than two years ago she was married. At 24 years of age she was taken, leaving many sorrowing hearts.
 The Rev. J. P. Hamilton, will conduct the funeral service at the residence at 4:3O o'clock and interment will be made at Magnolia cemetery
 F. II. Barrett of Montgomery has been here several days, summoned by the ill- ness of his sister, Mrs. Scale. Mrs. Bar rett and little son reached here Thursday afternoon.
 A. Walker and two sons of Rutledge, relatives of Mrs. Scale, are with the fam fly and will remain until tomorrow
 Mrs. E. E. owen whose death occurred at Tyson was brought here Tor Duflai Sne was S2 years of age and had formerly lived in this county. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. w. M. Black welder and J. r. Hamilton.
 MT. and Mrs. H. " owen of Montgom- cry MT. and Mrs. Johnson and MT. Butts of Tyson Mrs. Laura Houston Dr. J. b. Owen of Pollard were present at the fun eral
 MT. and Mrs. s. F. Ewing lost their young child, a baby son of Il months, yesterday. The illness of the child has lasted several months ana litle hope had been felt for some time of it's recovery.
 Heavy rains have visited this place and surrounding country for twelve days. and elderly citizens say it is the worst weath- er ever experienced at this season of the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
BOYS NOSE BROKEN.
Mule Whose Name Is Not Stated
 Kicks Him in the Face

Tuscaloosa, October -(Special)-Tom Eddins, the little year old son of Nil. and Mrs. Pat Eddins, had his nose broken by kick from a mule a few days ago. He was driving the mule in the yard to his home, when suddenly the mule kicked at the little fellow, striking him full in the face. The nose was badly broken and for a while it was feared the skull was injured. Only the nose was hurt however and he is now doing nicely
 As the result of a difficulty between A. N Thornton and Sanford Levins at Moore's Bridge last Sunday, Sanford Lev- ins is badly cut about the neck. Thorn ton is in jail charged with assault with intent to murder.
 The Quakers were entertained fr1- day afternoon in a most charming way by Miss Carrie Leland. The meeting was of particular interest as it was the first regular meeting of the year. The Le- land home was very prettily decorated by quantities of crimson salvia and vases or mink and white roses. The Quakers on arrival were conducted to the dining room and served with delicious frappe. A splen- did programme was then renuereu anu thoroughly enjoyed by all. Delicious re- treatments completed the pleasure oA 'He afternoon.
 Mrs. Lula McCalla. Miss Lutie String fellow and Master Richard McCalla, who have been at Florence the past year. nave returned and are at the Queen Clty hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar Williams (Mss Pearl Darden). have returned from their wedding tour and are at home with MT and Mrs. T. l.. Powell.
 Mrs. Dora Pratt Barnes of PrattVliie is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Smith on University avenue
 Mrs. J. A. Ogburn has gone to Mont gomery to visit her daughter Mrs. J. L. Holloway.
 Frank Herman. now of Birmingham. is circulating among his Tuscaloosa friends. .
 Edgar L. Clarlkson who is now Mo bile lawyer Is spending a few days with his aunt. Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce. He will continue to be private secretary to Captain Hobson and will accompany him to Washington when the captain begins his term as congressman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

Nominations having been made by the party conventions in various states, the political campaign ,s expected to develop greater activity. and become more in- teresting this week. In addition to the congressional contests. governors will be elected in several states, among them New York and Massachusetts. In these states the democrats have nominated candidates who were opposed by certain conservative leaders in the party creating situations ill the states not unlike that in national poli- tics when Bryan was nominated for the presidency.
 On Tuesday the hearing in the case of the Standard oil company charged with violation of the Valentine antitrust laws will be begun in the probate court at Flndlay, o. This Is the proceeding in which John D. Rockefeller has been sum moned to appear.
 national convention has been called by General Eloy Alfaro, president of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08

Ecuador. who overthrow the Garcia ad- ministraton ill January last. to meet at Guayaquil, October g. for the purpose of promulgating a new constitution and the election of president of the republic.
 Tine eighth annual meeting of the Ma tional Afro-American council will be held In New York on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. It is ex- pected that many prominent professional men will participate in the meetings, and among those who are scheduled to speak are former Governor Frank s. Black of New York. Oswald G. Willard, editor of the New York Evening Post; Booker T. Washington, and Gaylord Wiltshire. The call for the meeting declares that the hostilites upon the part of the enemies of the race has been so persistent that many of our friends have become tlmid and indifferent in our defense. It is with the view of combating this opposition of our enemies, strengthening the hands of our friends and working for the absolute undoing of all determinations against the race that this meeting Is to be called"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
Tomorrow Mauazine.

In its October number Tomorrow Mag. azine' makes the announcement that inc hteratnre or democracy has not yet been "rltten-that thus far only theoretical de- moeraey has been attained, and only now subdued undercurrent of genius is ris- ing that for the first time is able to think and feel the true spirit of democracy and protherhood. It Is pointed out that the Eilzabethan age produced nothing more thah literature of authority, of despot- ism, that It could produce no other tyne. but that new era of living and tbinkinr 2 IS now approaching that is to produce the greatest literature. poetry and art the world has ever known.