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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Russia Has Money,

st. Petersburg, April Is. - The sue
cessful negotiation of foreign loan OF
$3.50, ,000, 900, ruinous as are the rates
which Russia is obliged to pay for the
money, extricates the government iron
much of its embarrassment and enables
it to clear the decks of the accnmuls-
ton of debts and furnish the cash ne
cessary to keep the treasury above wa
ter at least for two years, irrespective
of the attitude of the national parlla-
ment
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
heyburn Talks to Desks.

Washington, April 17.-Twice dur
ing his rate speech yesterday Senator
Hepburn practically emptied the sen-
ate. When he began, senators gradu-
ally left, and in the middle of his
speech he called for quorum, so that
he would not talk to empty desks, hut
no eooner had the senators answered to
their names than they again retired.
At the conclusion OF his speech there
was but a mere handful of senators
present.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
The DalIes to Advertise.

The Dalles - The Dalles Buainess
Mems association has opened qnarters
in the Vigt block, with J. s. Mcdonald
as secretary and manager. Mr.. NC
Donald is recently from Detroit, Mich,
and is a promoter of ability. He is
preparing line of advertising, de-
scriptiye of the resources and possibll-
tiles of The Dalles and vicinity, to be
circulated in the East in localities
where people are looking to the West
for homes and for investments. me
association is enthusiastic in the belief
that much good will result.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Pacific Squadron Safe.

Washington, April ia telegram
received at the Navy department this
morning from the commander of the
Pacific squadron, sent since the earth
quake, reports that all is we'll with this
squadron. The Chicago and Marble.
head are en- route from Long Beach to
San Francisco, and will probably reach
there some time tomorrow. The Boston
and Princeton are also at Long Beach.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26

Washington, April 17.-Preceeding
the taking up of the railroad rate bill
in the senate today, Tillman called up
his resolution directing the senate COM
mittee on finance to enter upon an in.
vestigation Of the question of campaign
contributions by the national banks and
the resolution was referred to the fl.
nance committee. Tillman said that
he would not confne the inquiry to the
Republican committee, but would ex-
tend it to the Democratic committee
Foster spoke for almost three hours on
the rate bill, contending for the valid.
ity of the proposed legislation.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Opinion Under Carey Act.

Salem-Commissio Richards, OF
the General Land Office. says, in reply
to query from Chief Clerk Brown OF
the State Land board, that it is proper
to reclaim desert land under the Carey
act by pumping water, provided the
cost was not too great to admit OF perm
anence. Secretary Hitchcock concurs
in the opinion. This question ar ose
from the proposition of W. E. Burke to
irrigate land in Harvey county from
wells.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
More Talk Coming.

Washington, April l6.-Speeches on
the railroad rate bill will be the feature
in the United States senate the present
week. Notwithstanding the assurances
to the contrary which were given by
senators last week, there is no immedi.
ate prospects for securing an agreement
upon time for voting upon tie bill.
No one has at any time counted upon
getting such an agreement until the
general speeches shall have been ex-
hausted.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Overhauling Beet Sugar Factory.

La Grande-The work of overhauling
the machinery at the sugar factory has
begun and is being rapidly completed.
Half dozen mechanics are employed.
In short time the factory will be COM
pletelv renovated and overhauled in all
departments. Mr.. Taylor, the new fac
tory superintendent, is expected to ar
rive from Logan, Utah, within few
days. The demand for seed is much
greater than in any previous season, as
the acreage is very much larger than
ever before.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Ouarter-BIood Indians May Vote.

Salem-Attorney General Crawford,
in an opinion rendered upon request of
M. +. Parker, of the Klamath Indian
agency, holds that Indians of one
quarter blood may vote in this state.
Such Indians are to be recognized as
white people. He says half-breed is
to be considered white man il his
mother was white woman, or an In
dian if his mother was a squaw.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Brings Settlers to Medford.

Medford - Edward Andrews, who
went to the Dakotas recently to secure
settlers for the Rogue river valley, has
arrived from the East with the first in
stallment of his party. There were II
in the car, ali homeseekers, from the
vicinity of Mankato and Crystal Springs,
Minn., and Mitchell, South Dakota.
The country looks good to them and
they will locate here. More are ex-
pected to follow soon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Two Convicts Pardoned.

Salem-Governor Chamberlain has
issued pardons to John Zavjer, SEN
fenced in 1902, for eight years, from
Josephine county, for rape, and to A.
w. Hussey, sent from Douglas county
for two wears for burglary in January,
1905. Zavier was psrdoned because OF
excellent prison record and doubt Of
guilt. complaining witness having ad-
mitted that the prisoner was not guilty.
Hussey'e pardon was recommended by
the judpe and district attorney.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Establish New Course.

Willamette University, Salem-Pres-
ident Coleman has anonounced that a
friend of the university had given the
institution $4,000. Half this sum will
be used as loan fund for students who
need help. and $1,000 will be used in
establishing a,university course in elec..
trical engineering. Willamette will
then be we'll equipped in these lines.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Canadians BUY Mexico Car Lines.

Mexico City, April lS.-The report
ed sale of Mexico electric tramways tC
the Mexican Light & Power company
a Canadian corporation, has been con
firmed. Werner, Belt 4 Co., of Lon
don, sold all their holdings for sll',
$4,000 gold. The actual cash PAID
will be Sc, $50 600.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Government Vessels to Rescue.

Washington, APRIL 9.-The depart
ment of Commerce and Labor will lend
all possible aid to the San Francisco
sufferers 80 far as it's facilities 60. In
dispatches to the inspector in San Fran
cisco and to the officials Of the Fish
commission, Secretary Metcalf has di-
rected the lighthouse tender Madrono
and the United States ship Albatross
to go direct to the stricken city and do
everything practicable to aid the suffer
ers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Gives Up-sAttempt.

Washington, April 2O.-Senator Full
ton had another conference with the
Reclamation service today in the hope
of reviving the Malheur irrigation pro-
ject, but met with no success. He
learned that it has been finally dete--
mined to abandon this project, at least
for the time being, because of the many
difficulties that stand in the way.
Moreover, he was informed that at a
very early day the Interior department
will restore to entry large portion ol
the land now withdrawn, in order that
private capital may carry out plans to
irrigate much land which the govern.
ment intended to reclaim under it's pro-
ject. Just how much land will be re-
stored to entry is not yet known, but
all the land which private capital pro-
poses to irrigate will be made available.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Limit Taken Off Transfers.

Washington, April 2l.-Secretary
Shaw announced today that the $10,-
600, 900 limit on telegraphic transfers
to San Francisco has been lifted. All
relief that can be properly extended to
the California banks will be given.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Opinion on Bond Taxation.

Salem-The attorney general, in re-
ply to a query from the assessor of Lane
county, holds that city bonds and coun-
tv warrants may be taxed the same as
other property. He says the state con-
stitution distinctly authorizes taxing
such property. He says that all money
due from the state or any subdivision
thereof is subject to taxation.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Two More Ouakes FRIDAY,

Washington, April 20.-The Wealth
er bureau today issued the following
bulletin: 1.-TWO small after shocks of
the San Francisco earthquake were re-
corded on the seismograph at the Wealth
er bureau, Washington, D. c., during
the night and this morning."
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Plants 6O-Acre Orchard.

The Dalles - Carl Williams OF the
firm of A. NJ. Williams & Co., is pre-
pairing to plant an orchard on 80 acres
recently purchased from c. L. Phillips.
The land lies south of The Dalles, and
will be devoted entirely to Royal Ann
cherries and Crawford and Solway
peaches.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
NEWS ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
FROM THE STATE OF OREGON
TO SECURE SETTLERS.
Southern Oregon Towns Unite for
Common Welfare.

OOVu'O' ~
Medford-Rogue river valley. fair as
q garden and bounding with manifold
products of the soil, surrounded by high
hills rich in mineral wealth, and lying
on the main line of railroad communi-
cation with the outside world, has wit
messed a demonstration of enthusiasm
never before equaled by it's citizens.
Pursuant to meeting recently held at
Grants Pass, at hich go were present
from Medford, representative gather
ing of men from Ashland, Grants Pass,
Gold Hill, Central Point and Jackson
Vile convened upon invitation OF the
Medford Commercial club last week to
discuss means and adopt plans tor or.
gsnization to secure more settlers and
Increased advantage in all lines for the
Rogue river valley and for Southern
Oregon as sectoin.
The organization will unite all towns
of the valley and will comprise:all com
mercial bodies in the cities named.
DELEGATIONS were met at the depot by
the Medford Commercial club with q
band, and the visitors likewise brought
musicians, whose efforts added to the
enthusiasm. Dinner was served for 4OO
by J. F. Reddy, of the Nash hotel.
William Colvig presided at the meet
ing at the Davis opera house. W. l.
Vawter delivered the address OF well
come, followed by the pest speakers
from towns represented. The tone OF
the addresses indicate that the entire
valley will be united in working fol
the advancement of every enterprise OF
common interest to this section OF the
state.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Water Rights on Walla Walla River.

salem-State Engineer j. ii. Lewis
has addressed circular letter to attor-
news interested in the suit involving
irrigation and power rights in the
Walla Walla river. The letter sug-
gests a series of questions to litigants
which, when properly tabulated, will
show the facts in each case without a
great mass of conflicting testimony.
The suit pending in the Circuit court OF
Umatilla county was originally started
to desermine the rights of few claim
ants, but when the court came to con-
slider the priority Of various claims
other water users rights we're involved
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26

The sale bill is all right as far as 1t
goes, but it does not go far enough.
Advertising in the newspaper beats 1t
two to one. A Nebraska farmer tried
the first plan, but was not satisfied
with results. Attendance at the sale
was not up to expectations, and 1t was
postponed for a season. Then new
date was set and an advertisemor+
pi"ce4 ~ u" .----. paper, This time
people cine f1oili ail directions-eean
from adjoining States-and the crowd
was so great that the sheriff Of the
county thought he ought to be present
to keep the peace. 1t developed, how
ever, that that official was In attend
ance because his county town had been
deserted and he felt lonesome to re-
main there alone. If you don't be-
lieve advertising pays try to have a
public sale without telling the public
about 1t through the public paper-Ex-
change
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
Wednesday, April ia.

Washington, April 1s.-A pail hung
over the house today by reason of the
great calamity which has come to San
Francieco and the nearby towns OF Oak
land, Berkeley and Alameda. Legisla.
tion went on, but in most perfunctory
way. There was no heart or interest
in the bills under consideration
Members OF the California delegation
were besieged with inquiries and the
members from San Francisco and Oak
land districts showed the strain upon
them, not being able to ascertain
whether or not their families were vic
Tins of the shock and their homes de.
stroyed.
The bill extending the national irri-
CATION law to Texas was passed after
nearly three hours debate and the Dis.
trict of Columbia appropriation bill
was taken up to continue before the
house the remainder of the week.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26

Washington, April l8.-1n a special
message delivered to congress today,
President Roosevelt declares the result
of the recent trial of the "beef pack
ers," inc hicago was "miscarriage OF
JUSTICE" and that the Interpretation
placed by Judge Humphrey on the will
OF congress "is such as to make that
will absolutely abortive."
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26

Washington, April 16.-A speech on
the railroad rate bill by Hepburn, of
Idaho, in advocacy Of his court review
amendment, led to more than two
hours' technical debate in the senate
today. The Indian appropriation bill
was taken up for committee amend
ments, but was not completed, and
consideration will be resumed tomor-
row. Tillman. of South Carolina, at
the opening of the session, offered a
resolution providing for an inquiry by
the committee on finance into contribu-
tions by national banks to campaign
committees and why facts concerning
them had not been disclosed by the
comptroller of the currency.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26

But the day worker acquires more
coin than the day dreamer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-04-26
D0INGS OF OUR NATIONAL
BODY OF LAWMAKERS

wise laws of the United States to the
Philippines. Under the present con-
ditions, these laws will apply July l
next.
Opposition to the bill was made by
Humphrey. of Washington, who said
there was ample American shipping
on the Pacific coast to take care OF the
commerce between the United States
and the Philippines, and, if the time
was not extended, these American ships
would get the business.
The bill was passed by vote OF 217
to 27.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-30
Radical Policies Run
 Through Party Lines

More ti:lu i'll any previous year men of al! parties have hees unwilling to tole1&,, the leadership u. tainted poI ticialis or H.itl'icd a&itlants fo, office. Insurance exposures. relate prosecu- tions and increased cost of living. de- spite the continuance of great business activity. all combined 10 stihen the popular demand for square deal poli- tics and anti-monopoly legislation. however people differed as to partic- ular ways and means.
 On the Republican side President Roosevelt voiced this sentiment with his successful call for the rate, pure food meat inspection and industrial alcohol laws and through his open op- position to the beef, railroad, coal, sugar and other trusts, eliminating in challenge to mortal combat with the financial aggregation headed by John r. Rockefeller. At the same time that the president called halt on the eX- pose writers in his muck rake speech, APRIL II, he startled the con- servative by limiting at the idea of q progressive federal tax on swollen fortuneS,' which in his recent annual message to congress, DEC. i, was deti- nitely urged for legislative action as "the antidote for Socialism,
 In spite of or by virtue of these posi- tions the personal following of the president. plus good crops and contin- ued industrial prosperity, were in the main factors in the reelection of a Republican congress. NOV. 6, although the opposition, aided in some districts by the labor vote, was able to reduce the Republican majority to fifty eight. The keynote of the campaign was to stand pat on the tariff and prosperity.
 The entry of organized labor into candidate-quiZZing campaign under the leadership of President Gompers was called failure by it's enemies. Gompers himself said he was we'll sat isfied, and his reelection by the fed eration showed that the unions shared his opinion.
 On the other hand, the Democratic ranks were so full of corporation hatred aud solialistic inclinings that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-30
Federal Powers Extended
 By a RoOseveltian Congress

Hardly was the Fifty-ninth congress under full headway last January when it became apparent that much muck r;tking had prepared favorable soil for the propag gation of remedies either con ceived or adopted by President Roose welt. His message had struck the key note of the session by insisting OH federal regulation of interstate rail- road rates \ bill to this end, intrOduc ed by Hepburn of Iowa, was put through the house, FEB. s, without Democratic opposition, the Democrats claiming priority i'll advocating the policy for which it stood. Aldrich and Folaker led the conservative opposi- tion in the senate. securing numerous amendments and forcing the president to q virtual Democratic coalition. Tile Allison amendment for a broad court review brought about degree of Re publican harmony, however, and the bill passed the senate, FEB. IS, Fl to g. It was signed JUNE %.
 Public opinion had been so stirred by the realistic picture of Chicago's pack ing house horrors in Upton Sinclair,s s sOcialiStic novel, "Ihe Jungle,' that
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-30

slain ill their mountain retreat Amer ican loss, fifteen.
 When the Palma government of Cuba failed to check the rchelIous ele ments President Roosevelt stood reSe- lutely against the policy of annexation. although Falma's resi gnation appeared to compel the establishment of ten- porary provisional government.
 The sensational sequel to the dis missal of Rcllany Storcr as amhassa dor to Austria. APRIL ,, came carly ill December. when Storcr retHliatcd by charging the president with going back on lis word as to the request for the popcs promotion of Archbishop Ireland. The president retorted, deny ing Storer's statement and accusing him of deceit.
 Ide was inaugu"ated governor of the Philippines, ApRII. ,.
 Secretary Hitchcock ordered the withdrawal of all public coal and oil lands from sale or settlement. OCT. s.
 Cabinet changes were Bonaparte to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-30
The Worlds Chief Events , and Tendencies of a Year Outlined In Orderly Array For Busy Readers Who Want to Be We'll Informed.
 By EDWIN 5. POTTER,
 Editor Universal News Analysis.
Higher and Higher
 Sweeps Prosperity's Tide

Look first at the enormous product won from the soil by the American ma chine and science farmer. Sec retary Shaw has figured that out for us within the past month-an output valued at $6, 794 100000, a total Sa'24, 100000 bigger than last years. In the crop realm corn was king at valua- lion of S1 100000, ,00O. Agricultural eX- ports reached the high water mark of se16,ooo,ooo.
 All of the great railroad and indus trial corporations have reported in- creased earnings. have paid higher div idends and increased capital stock. while many have cut luscious surplus melons-notabiy Hills hundred million ore deal distribution, the Pullman $:55,- oOO.0OO the United States and Wells Fargo Express companies forced di- vision. Even Steel common resumed a 2 per cent dividend.
 Tr,sts have gobbled trusts. and. de spite the rate law. rebate prosecutions and Jungle book exposures, the con centration of capital interests has gone forward, d new feature being t.le for nation of huge holding companies i'll England, which .was disclosed in the Findlay trial of the Standard Oil com pany and was reported i'll connection with the beef trust. The glucose trust was absorbed by the oil trust in Janu- ary. The Amalgamated Copper com pany absorbed the HeinZe interest, and two gigantic new trusts were formed the American Farm Produce company with S2O, ,OOO, ,000 capital, and a S10,O00,- GOO rubber company to exploit the kongo concession-bOth financed and controlled by the Ryan Whitney inter ests.
 But it was especially in the railroad business that the movement toward centralzation was evident, and here the dominant figure of the year was that of F.. H. Hartman, Who ill Jan uary pushed a subsidiary line into
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-30

terior, Hitchcock and Shaw retiring.
 Treasury surplus was S26, 1S7.15O. The secretary estimated that the per capita circulation was $32 .42. During the year he successfully stimulated gold i'm ports by depositing cash with import ing banks pending arrival of bullion. To increase bank note circulation he released SIS, ,OoOO bonds for other se- curities.
 The president issued an order, AUG. 24 that in all executive papers the 300 words of the simplified spelling boards list be adopted. a proposition which caused much confusion in the govern ment printing office. Congress in De cember decided to retain the diction= ary spellings, and the president ac- quesced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-30

uIudtC III lhS COIH- bat with Insurance lnquisitOr Hughes for the Kew York governorship, the rest of the Hearst ticket in Kew York actually won out. The Koosevelts esti mate of the danger in his home state was measured just before election by the sending of Secretary of State Root to deliver the terrific broadside against Hearst contained in his Utica speech. The effect of the unique campaign thus begun has created a new political force known as "Hearstism."
 Hearst thus became {; presidential possibility and a claimant for the Dem ocratic radical leadership, but he was still local figure compared to that cut once more hy the Nebraska states man. Bryan, who on returning from his world tour. JI NE 2S. received q sesies of WorSilipful welcomes all the way from New York to Lincoln and from St. Louis and Louisville through the south H state after state he had been indorsed by the Democrats unan- lmously fer 1908 .tt the very height of his triumph ill his first speech in Madison Square Garden, New York Bryan dared fate and repulScd many conservative Democrats hy frankly ad-