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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
JURY IS COMPLETE.
Second Trial of Ford for Bribing
Frisco Supervisors On.

San Francisco, Oct. 23.-The jury to
try ex-Attorney General TREY l.. Ford,
chief counsel Of the United railroads,
accused OF bribing Supervisor jennings
j. Phillips in the sum Of "a 900 to vote
Cor the trolley franchise was completed
shortly before the noon hour yesterday
The prosecution exhausted all five Of
it's peremptory challenges in the selec-
tion of the jury. The defense used only
five of its ten.
At 2:l0 p. m. Mr.. Heney began his
opening address. After stating that
the indictment charged Patrick CAL
houn, TREY L. Ford, Thornwell Null
lally and William M. Abbott jointly
with the bribing of Supervisor Jennings
j. Phillips in the sum Of 81, 900 to vote
in favor Of the United Railroads trolley
franchise, Mr.. Heney sketched in out
line the facts he expects to prove in
asking for a conviction OF Ford. He
followed closely the lines Of the open
ing statement made by him to the
jury in the first trial OF Ford, in which
the jury disagreed.
The only marked difference lay in
the fact that throughout his statement
yesterday Mr.. Heney intimated that he
would prove these allegation, without
the testimony of Ruef. The general
belief is that Ruef is holding out for a
contract with complete immunity.
Notwithstanding his submission of
himself to the bribery graft prosecu-
ton, Mr.. Heney and his associates have
repeatedly declared that it is their in
tention to send Ruef to Jail when they
are through with him.
The surprise Of the day was the SEEM
ing recalcitrancy OF Jennings J. Phil
lips, the second witness called. He
declared himself unable to remember
whether Supervisor James j. Gala
CHER, allegedly acting in behalf of the
United Railroads and by direction of
Ruef, had paid him the first half of the
81, 900 bribe before or not until after
the passage of the franchise; and Mr..
Heney had great difficulty in getting
him to admit that Ito the best of his
recollection" the offer Of money was
made in the period that elapsed be-
tween its introduction and its passage.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Senator Owen for Suffraee.

Muskogee, l. T., Oct. 2s.-The ad-
yocates of women suffrage will find a
powerful ally in Robert L. Owen, SEN
ator elect from Oklahoma. Senator
Owen has long held strong ideas rela-
tive to the rights of women to the bal
lot. Last fall when the constitutional
convention was in session in Guthrie,
he openly espoused the cause and as
sisted in every way he could to get a
favorable clause in the constitution.
Colonel SOwen is also "white ribbon
er, and never touches liquor in any
form.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Chopped to Pieces by Murderer.

Helena, Oct. PA special to the
Record from Livingston, Mont. says
that 7. o. Dram, employed on an ex.
tension of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul. has been found foully mur.
dered near Willow creek tunnel. His
throat was slashed in five places and
there was dozen ugly stabs in his
chest, while his head was badly bruis-
ed, as if with blunt instrument. The
identity Of the murderer is not known,
nor is there any trace.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

Crescent City, CAL, Oct. 24.-The
stranded British steamer Queen Chris.
tina lies in the same position she took
when she ran aground last week The
sea continues running smooth and the
upper deck has been dry ever since the
accident. 1t is the opinion of local
seajaring men that the first heavy
storm will pound the vessel to pieces
There is no chance to salvage the
heavy articles aboard from seaward, as
it is too late in the season and because
there are too many sunken rocks around
the steamer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
VIII Modify Greeley Order.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The War de-
partment will probably amend the or
ders issued by General Greeley, gov
erning the practice ride of officers of the
department of the Columbia, go as to
make them conform to orders observed
elsewhere. The department will only
require officers to be examined by serv-
ice surgeons before and after the ride.
The secretary of war has authorized the
erection of a gymnasium at Ft. Casey,
Wash, to cost approximately $4,000.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Williamson Case Goes Over.

Warrington, Oct. 24.-Argument in
the case of ex-Representative j. N
Williamson was today indefinitely
postponed by the United States Su.
preme court in order to afford the at.
torney general an opportunity to pre-.
pare his argument. The motion to
postpone made by the government was
resisted by the attorneys for William.
son, who were anxious to push the case
to immediate hearing, it having been
originally set for argument today. AS
customary in such cases, the court
granted postponement.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Westgate Gets Appointment.

Washington, Oct. 26.-If any fight
is being made on G. A. Westgate, re-
Gently indorsed for surveyor general Of
Oregon, it will probably prove futile.
Mr.. Westgate's commission was for
warded to the president while he was
on his bear hunt, and was returned to
the White House several days ago,
bearing the presidents signature.
Senator Bourne says he understands the
commission was forwarded to Mr..
Westgate Immediately upon receipt at
the White House. Mr.. Westgate will
be authorized to assume charge of the
office as soon as he qualities.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Indicted for Grating.

indianapolis, Oct. 2S.-The Marion
county grand jury has returned indict-
ments against Henry Marshall, of La
fayette, president Of the Western Con-
struction company, and formerly speak
er of the Indiana house of representa-
tives. George w. Baxter, cashier of
the company, was indicted also. The
company has contracts with the city of
indianapolis for repairing asphalt
streets. Harry Brunaugh, agent of the
company, has been brought back.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Driver Puts Up a Fight.

Helena, Mont, Oct. 2S.-A letter
from Lewistown, Mont, says that the
Musselshell stage was held up by two
robbers, but that the driver, named
Launceford, put up such a fight with
one Of the robbers that the second man
was obliged to leave the horses heads
to assist his comrade in crime. While
the fight was in progress the team ran
away, thus permi ting the mails and
other matter to escape the hands OF
the robbers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
STEAMER BURNS
TO WATERS EDGE
Two Lives Lost In Destruction of
River Boat J. n. Teal.
Owned by Open River transportation
Company--Was Great Benefit to
Upper Columbia-Another Boat to
Be Chartered for the Run-Re-
lief to Continue on Upper River.

Portland. Oct. 24.-In a fire that fol.
lowed an explosion on the Open River
Transportation company's steamer j.
N. Teal, at the foot of Oak street, at
4:45 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs
Amanda 4. Jackson and James Collins
were incinerated, Jack Hasley was seri-
ously burned and the vessels super
structure was totally destroyed !.
Whether the accident was caused by
the explosion OF an oil burner or of one
of the boilers is in doubt. An official
investigation will be started by the
United States inspectors to determine
the facts.
The steamer was practically new,
having been launched the latter part OF
May. On June 20 she was placed in
commission between Portland and the
state portage road at Cello, connecting
with the steamer Relief, which was
operating on the upper stretches OF the
Columbia. During the "a months
the craft had been in service she never
missed trip. She completed three
round trips week. It'is declared that
no other boat on the river ever ran
more steadily than she, and this is the
first accident the boat ever experienced.
Though not regarded as an unusually y
speedy boat, she succeeded in maintain
ing an average speed of about l5 miles
an hour.
Aside from carrying general freight
both up and down, the steamer handled
a large number OF passengers. Primar-
lily che was built for the purpose OF
getting an independent steamer line
established and to add to it as occasion
demanded, with the view Of having
water transportation facilities as far
inland as Lewiston, Idaho. The slogan
of the company was an "open river, y
hence the name chosen for the corpora
tion.
OF late the major portion Of her car
goes on the down trips have been made
up of wheat. The Relief, running from
Cello, or the upper terminus Of the
portage road, brought grain on the
down trips almost altogether and man.
aged to keep enough of the cereal at the
portage to keep the Teal busy in con-
nection with the other line of freight
she handled. Joseph N. Teal, secre-
tary of the company, states that the
Relief will be kept in service.
Before too great a quantity of freight
accumulates at the portage he is conf
dent that another boat to handle the
traffic at this end of the line will be
chartered.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Considers Suez Route,

Rome, Oct. 2S.-The United States
consuls al Naples, Palermo and Messi.
ma have received instructions from
Washington to ascertain what amount
of coal and provisions the three cities
can supply on short notice. The in
quiry is believed here to imply that the
United States Navy department contem.
plates sending part of the Atlantic bat.
tleship squadron to the Pacific by way
OF the Suez canal.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Takes Up Meat Packers Case.

Washington, Oct. 24.-The Supreme
court of the United States today took
jurisdiction of the meat packers case
wherein the Armour, Swift, Morris and
Cudahy packing companies were fined
$4,000 for accepting preferential rate
from the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad, on shipments of meat for ex-
port from Mississippi river points to
the Atlantic seaboard. The case in
wolves the application of the Elkins
act to export shipments.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Stamping Out the Plague.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 22.-At joint
meeting of the city and state health
boards here last night, it was decided
to ask the state board of Oregon to CO.
operate with Washington health au.
thorities in the handling of the bubouic
plague, which has made its appearance
in this city. One case has been report
ed, that of Chinese who died nearly
a week ago, but the city health officers
have adopted prompt measures to sup
press any threatened danger.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Northwest Postal Affairs.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Washingtor
postmasters appointed: Christopher
Maurice w. Thompson, vice J. A
Shoff, resigned; Eagleton, John E
Bunker, vice Mel Anderson, resigned
O'Brien, Anna K. Burke, vice F. S
Warner, resigned; Richmond, Ralph
P. st. John, vice S. E. Holloway, re.
signed. Elmer E. Hales has been ap.
pointed regular, A. H. Kirby, substi.
tute, rural carrier, routes l and 2, al
Adams, Oregon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Report on Land Grants.

Washington, Oct. PA. Med. Nc
Blair, special assistant to the attorney
general, who has been assisting B. D.
Townsend in the investigation of the
Oregon & California land grant case in
Oregon, will report soon. When Mr..
Townsend's report is received, steps
will be taken by the department look
ing to the preparation of bill. special
counsel will be engaged and the case
will be taken into court in the hope of
compelling the railroad company to
dispose of its surplus land in accordance
with the terms of the grant.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Northwest Postal Affairs.

Washington, Oct. 23.-Charles f.
MacLean has been appointed regular,
Margaret E. MacLean substitute, rural
carrier, route l, at Georgetown, Wash.
Washington postmasters appointed
Mccormick, Arthur n. Reyes, vice H.
w. Mccormick, resigned: Plaza, Har-
vey H. Mott, vice w. j. Nickerson, re-
signed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Bourne STAYS in Washington.

Washington, Oct. 25. - Senator
Bourne will not return to Oregon he.
fore the convening OF congress. He
finds that various matters of import
ance to the state require his presence in
Washington and he believes he can ac-
complish more by remaining here than
by making brief visit to the stae.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Leak in Mare Island Dock

San Francisco, Oct. 22.-The massive
drydock which the government is hav-
ing constructed at the Mare island navy
lyard sprung leak Friday, and in or.
der to save the structure from almost
complete destruction it was necessary
to blow out the entire front of the deck.
The cost Of the dock, which is being
built by contract, will be $4,000
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Earthquake in Indian Ocean,

Washington, Oct. 23.-The Weather
bureau today announced that its instru-
ments registered an earthquake begin
ming at IL O'Clock last night and lasting
until early this morning, and that its
origin may have been at a point west of
Aust ralia, in the Southern Indian ocean
1t is believed to have been of considera-
ble intensity at it origin.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Wall Loses Rich Mine

Washington, Oct. 24.-The Sup
RENE court today decided the case of
Leonidas NJ. Lawson and others versus
the United States Mining company fa-
vorably to the company. The case in.
wolves question as to the right to fol-
low mineral veins from the apex in the
Jourdan extension, Northern Light and
other mines in the West Mountain dis
trict, near Brigham, Utah.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Ruef Sentence POSTPONED.

San Francisco, Oct. "a. - Judge
Dunno yesterday postponed the trial OF
Abe Ruef on the four charges of extor-
ton for two weeks. Ruef was also
given two weeks respite before being
sentenced on the extortion charge, to
which he confessed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Commissioners Hear Complaints

Washington, Oct. 24.-The members
of the Interstate Commerce commission
go this week to various parts of the
country to hear hundreds of COM
plants. Chairman Knapp goes to New
York, Commissioner Prouty to Buffalo,
st. Louis, Kansas City and Denver, and
Commissioner Clarke to Kansas City.
All told, 2,700 complaints will be
heard.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Emperor is Much Improxed.

Vienna, Oct. 2S-Information OBJ
tanned from all sources indicates that
the condition of the emperor is very
much improved. Last night wss a
good night for him and yesterday was
a GOOD day,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Barred from Use of Mails.

Washington, Oct. 24.-The post.
master general issued an order denying
the right OF the Health Appliance COM
pany, of Seattle, to hereafter use the
mails. This is reputed quack medi-
cal concern of unsavory character.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Plans to Receive Warsbips

Warrington, Oct. 24.-Secretary Net
calf today received a communication
from San Francisco setting forth plans
for the reception Of the battleship fleet
upon its arrival there.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28
n23-d21

DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, United
 States Land Office, Los Angeles,
 California, Nov. 12, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that George A. Long, of Imperial, Cal, assignee of John B. Parazette, assignee of Mary B. Coy, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2343, for the B 1-2, SEE IA, 25, T 15 &, R 13 E and SW IA and w 1-2 of SEE IA Sec 30, Tp. 15 s. k. IA E., s. B. M., before Clerk of the Court at El Centro, Cal, on Tuesday, the 24th day of De cember, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and re- clamatiOn of said land:
 Walter s. Corwin, of Highland, Cal. Arthur Edgar of Imperial, Cal; Drue c. Harrington, of Imperial, Cal; John B. Parazette, of Imperial, Cal; Louis B. Farnsworth, of Imperial, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
 n23-d2l Register
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the interior, United States Land office, los Angeles, Cal, October, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Jennie M Hodge, of Imperial, Cal, assignee of John E. Cram, of East Highland, Cal, !, has filed notice of intention to make proof on her desert land claim No. 2435, for the SW IA of SEE IA, Sec 24 and w 1-2 of NE IA Sec 25, Tp 15 s, R IA E., $. B. M., before clerk of Superior court of Imperial county at El Centro, Cal, on Monday, the 23d day of Dec, 1907. She names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and recla- nation of said land: J. B. Parazette, D. G. Aplin, Geo. Cannon, H. H. Sheets all of Imperial, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, n9-d7 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28
Contest Notice

bartment of the interior, United .tates Land office, Los Angeles, Cal, fov. 4, 1907.
 sufficient contest affidavit having ! n filed in this office by FredV. Wat I contestant, against desert land en- I No. 2659, made April 30, 1904, for
 2 of SEE 1-4 aup NV IA of SEE IA NE 1-4 of SW 1-4 of section q, tp b, range 12 E., s. B. M., by Eva 'sh, contestee, in which it is alleged .t said Eva Nash has failed to make expenditures upon or for the bene- |of her said claims since making en- thereto and has failed to file any bual proofs or expenditures. Said |ties are hereby notified to appear, pond and offer evidence touching h allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on |cember 17, 1907, before the register h receiver at the United States Land ce in Los Angeles, Cal. The said btestant having, in a proper affidavit, Id Nov. 4, 1907 set forth facts which Dw that after due diligence personal vice of this notice cannot be made, Is hereby ordered and directed that ,h notice be given by due and proper blication.
 Frank c. Prescott, Register. ;d7 o. R. w. Robinson, Receiver.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28
n9-d7

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, United
 States Land Office, Los Angeles,
 Cal. October 21. 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Elsie V. Blaschko of Imperial, California, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert-land claim No. 31O9, for the SEE IA of SW IA and SW IA of SEE IA of Sec. 15, T. 15S., R. 14E., s. B. M., before the Clerk of the Super, for Court of Imperial County, Califor- mia, at Fl Centro, California, on Satur- day, the 7th day of Dec. 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and recla- nation of said land
 F. J. Blaschke, s. Whipple, Isaac Snedeker, E. B. Whipple all of Imper- ial, California.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT,
 n2-n30 Register
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. United States Land office, Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 1, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Thomas C. Bryan, of Deming, New Mexico, as- signee by Mesne conveyances of John J. Herring, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2743, for the NV IA of SW IA, Sec 5, Tp 15 s, R IA E, s. B. M. before the county clerk at his office in El Cen tro. Imperial county, Cal, on Wednes- day, the 11th day of December, 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and rec iamation of said land: Arthur Cook, Charles Fernald, Silas Honaker, Lewis E. Cooley, all of Imperial, Cal.
 FRANK C. PRESCOTT,
 n9-d7 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United States Land office, Los Angeles,
 Cal Nov. 4, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Joseph H. Holland, of Imperial, Cal, assignee of William F. Hawks, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert land claim No. 2460, for the w 1-2, NE IA, Sec 25, Tp 15 s, R IS E, s. B. M., before county clerk at El Centre, Cal, on Friday, the 2Oth day of December, '07
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and recla- nation of said land; w. F. Nixon, w. D. Carey, l.. F. Farnsworth, J. B. Par azette, D. c. Harrington, all of Imperi- al, Cal.
 n9-d7 Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28
Contest Notice

spartment of the interior, United States land office, Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 4th, 1907.
 IA sufficient contest affidavit having
 en filed in this office by Fred V. Wat contestant, against homestead entry b. 10570, made June 10, 1904, for the E IA of section 26, township 15 s, |nge 12 E, s. B. M., by William F: |eed contestee, in which it is alleged lat said William F. Weed has wholly |andoned said land for period of over ko years last past and said default still |ntinues. And that said absence from |e said land was not due to his employ ent in the army, navy or marine corps U. s. during war time. Said parties 'e hereby notified to appear, respond Id offer evidence touching said allega- on at 10 o'clock a. m. on December 1S 'O7, before the register and receiver at ,e United States Land office in Los ngeles, Cal. The asid contestant hay q, in proper affidavit, filed Nov. 4, d7, set forth facts which show that ter due diligence personal service of lis notice cannot be made, it is hereby dered and directed that such notice given by due and proper publication.
 Frank c. Prescott, Register. .6d7 O. R. w. Robinson, Receiver.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-11-28
DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOIICE FOH PObLlCRlION. Department of the interior, United States Land office, Los Angeles, Cal, |, October, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Jennie M. Hodge, of Imperial, Cal, assignee of Andrew J. Cram, of East Highlands, Cal, has filed notice of intention to make proof on her desert land claim No. 2434, for the NV 1-4 of SEE 1-4 and s 1-2 of SEE 1-4, Sec 9, Tp 15 s, R IA F, S. B. M. before clerk of Superior Court of Imperial county, at El Centro, Cal, on Monday, the 23d day of Decem- Der, 1907.
 She names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and rec iamation of said land: J. B. Parazette, D. c. Aplin, Geo. Cannon, H. H. Sheets all of Imperial, Cal.
 FRANK C. PRESCOTT, n9-d7 Register.
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n9-d7

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the interior, United States Land office, Los Angeles, Cal, October, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that Frederick H. Wales, of Imperial, Cal, has filed notice'of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead entry No. 9999, made June 9th, 1902, for the SW IA Sec 4, Tp 15 s, R IA E, s. B. M., and that said proof will be made before clerk of the Superior court of Imperial county, at Fl Centro, Cal, on Saturday, the 28 day of December, 1907 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of the land, viz: John McKin- ney, H. H. Sheets, A. l.. Loffer Will bur H. Clark, all of Imperial, Cal.
 FRANK c. PRESCOTT, n23-d21 Register.