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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Lcper Colony Opened.

Washington. Jan 14-After a loug and vexatious delay the Culian leper colony. in the Philippine islands. with accommodations for about so p1- tients was opened In May. 1?oG. The first lepers taken there were from Cebu and they protested vehemcn.Iy against going When they arrived they were delighted with their sur rounjings and indeed their present life. according to a report to the in- sular bureau. is forcible contrast 10 the one they had been living. rhe report says that they are comfortably housed and fed. and that the coloni- zafion plan has proven successfcl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
HELD FOR HIGH COURT.
Holland Man Committed an Assault
 On an Aged Woman.

Holland. Jan 14.-Robert Scratch, 40 years old, was bound over to the superior court to-day by Justice F. C. Sparrow, on the charge of com mitting criminal assault upon Mrs Mary Aborn. so years old. the widow of a Holland farmer. The assault is alleged to have been committed Sun day. Scratch lived with Mrs Aborn, doing odd jobs about the place. Mrs Aborn's husband died about a year ago.
 While not considered crazy. the opinion is held here that Scratch is not quite right mentally. Two years ago he was sentenced to jail for a year for doing injury to private property. He went to neighbours yard and cut down several trees and bushes. giving no other reason ex- cepting that he wanted to see them down. He lived with the Aborns when that incident occurred and after he was released from jail he went back to live with them.
 Scratch is held without bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
CITY NEWS
Walt for the light.


 The funeral of Mrs Margaret Alex ander took place yesterday afternoon from her late home on Glen street with service by the Rev Mr FairchiId and interment in Pine Grove ceme- tery- The funeral vas largely att tended.
 On complaint of Building Inspes- tor Chztielf GeorEe Tracy. of Ira ' Bro~. Abraham Csbsnnz. John ]. NeCaulry. Warren L. Hall eDd Alter ney James Russell will he charxei in the rify court to-morTow with vio- Isfinx the cify orfinsncc ia not con- plyinr with the building lawn Frnuk T Byrzn wiIl si>o have ss fsc- co1rf for sfartinx to build q foundsfton fer a horse without obfninIne c rer- nit frpm the inapecfor-
 "House of 1.eee Can1Dur owp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Prrp.rinR for shah.s Funeral.

Teheran. Jan 14.-The period of lying in state is over and prepars- tions for the funeral of the late shah are proceeding. Although the day for the ceremony has not been defi- nitely announced. the services for the dead which have been held in the principa mosque since the decease of Muzsner Ed Din have now ceased The members of the diplomatic corps on the occasion Of their first oficiaI visit to the new shah yesterday pre- sented the congratulations of their respective governments on his ac- cession-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Passengers On the Train Were Shaken Up But None ST.
 iousIy Injured
ENGINEER WAS KILLED
Fireman Was Badly Injured md VIII Probably Dle--Accidelt Causel By Freight Wreck Which
 Tied Up the Line.

Pittsburg, Jan 14.-Chicago exsI press No 6. east bound, on the Pitts.I burg and Western branch of the Bal- timore and Ohio railroad. was In col~ lision at Allison Park, Pa. at S:l0 o'clock to-day with a heavy shifting engine.
 The passenger engine was wreckod and c. W. Myer, engineer, of Chicaeos Junction, killed. Fireman H. e. Lewis. also of Chicago Junction, was fatally hurt. Several passengers on the express were slightly cut by broken glass and all were badly shaken by the impact, but mono wao seriously injured.
 The collision was due to ffeight wreck. Traffic on the main line Waa tied up for several hours by the acp cident.
 ''House of 1000 Candles soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
FOUR ARE DEAD
Father. Mother. Daughter and Son
 Asphyxiated in Brooklyn. N. Y.

New York, Jan 14.--Illuminating gas which escaped during the night from a small stove used for heating caused the death of Meyer Rubin, aged 50 years. his wife Rosa, 5s, their son Philip. IT, and daughter Rosa, aged IS. in a Brooklyn tene- ment to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Gircn a Gold Medal.

City of Mexico, Jan 1i.-At the Arbeau theater yesterday Hon David R. Francis of Missouri. accompanied by four directors of the St Louis Louisiana Purchase exposition. pre- sented to President Diaz gold medal fin recognition of his services. Presi- dent Diaz then presented medals to exhibitors. A large throng witnessed the ceremony and the recipints were loudly cheered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Disfranchiscd Voters.

Hartford, Jan 14.-There was is- sued from the office of the secretary of state to-day a pamphlet entitled Statement of Vote, November Elec- tion, 1S06,y which is an interesting statistical compilation. It shows how practically every town in the state disfranchised voters by reason of illegal and technical errors. For instance in Hartford city out of 34,- 37S voters, 40 were rejected. The total of defective ballots of the checked vote of 162,767 was 2,365.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Ten Persons Injured.

Chicago. Jan 1t.-Ten persons were injured. several seriously. when a Monon train collided in the fog with the sleeper on the rear end of a Wabash train here at midnight last night. All the occupants Of the wrecked car were in their berths and had no opportunity to escape. The Wabash engine vas thrown from the rails into the ditch. btu the eoals from the fire box fist set fire to the sleeper. which was destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Ii.t Canfinur. te Gpw

Boston. Jan 14--The list of scar let fever patients in this city con- tsrues 10 grow larger and when Dr Shea of the local board of health reached his cfzce today he found that fourteen cesex were reported during the carly morning hours. while tea new czses had dsveloYed durfrR Sunday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Huu,er. and Hounds.

Ware. Mass. Jan Ii.-Hunters with guns and hounds assembled here to- day for the sesond series of fox hunt ing of the New England Fox Hunting riub. The sport will be carried on in tho New England style with dog and gun. the men hunt in small rsr- ties in different sections with two e three hounds for e-ch party
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Ncgro Prisoncr Tr.nsfcrrcd.

Fort Sill. Okla. an 14.-Corporal Knowles. the engro under charge of shooting Captain Edgar A. Macklin at Fort Reno. was brought from Fort Reno to Fort Sill last night to be kept until he can have his court martial at this post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Arrays Last Night.

St Petersburg. Jan 14.-There were two affrays last night between policemen and revolutionists. in which the police had one killed and three wounded. Ten members of the fighting league were captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Some Gems From Our Clearance Sale.

] Beautiful Chartered oaH BuGrR value s75,0o. special $500.
 1 Beautiful Quartered Oak 3uGuR value 5000. special $500.
 1 Beautiful Quartered 0ak BuGe< value s2s.oo. special s21.oo.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Cnln1 Closet, value $270o. special e20oo
 1 Beautiful Quartered Oak Gl1op board. value s5I.o0. special e<2A
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak BuGsA value 5000. special ss7.5o.
 1 Beautiful Chartered Oak Ch1lo Closet. value ss2oo, special @2l.oQ
 1 Crystal Cabinet, all slas9 vn1uo 5000. special 5000.
 1 Qusrtered Oak Exfension Tan,a value $500 special $1e.75.
 Lot S.55 Box sest Dining C1alu at 2J per cent discount.
 RED TAGS mark the c1earsncs Sale prices. They are scattmu1 throughout the entire store. Fuul: ture suitable for every roon c o16 house
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Strike of Folandrrs.

Chicopee. Jan r4-Tbe entire plant cf the chiecree Manufacturing com- peny was closed to-day with the ex- csption of the shipping room becaH~e Of strike Of Polish empIoyes. uho went out last week 70 enfcrce a de- msnd for hixhcr waee& About .ff- teen hundred hsr<is are hle. the strikers themselves numbering sevea bundred-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
Illegal Sale of Iiouor,

Clinton. Jan 14.-Frederick Wei breeht. who was arrested January 6 on the charge of illegally selling liquor. was fined s30 and costs to-day by Justice II. \. Jones. He paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut Rain or snow so-nikht. Tuesday fair with falling temperature. light fresh essf- erly to southerIT winds. becoming westerly Tuesday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-14

"House of 1000 Candles soon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Great Engineering Feat.

Washington, Sept. 5.-A report has
just reached the State department OF
what is declared to be the greatest en-
gineering work Of the kind ever at
tempted on the European continent.
It is to be a canal under the Rove
mountains to connect the port of Mar
seilles more directly with the river
Rhine. Consular Clerk M. B. Kirk.
of Paris, reports that the minister Of
public works in France and the counsel
general OF bridges have recently report
ed the expenditure of over SIS, ,OO0, 900
for the construction Of the tunnel canal,
which is to be four and one-half miles
long, 70 feet wide and 43 feet above the
water level to the vaulted room. 1t
will be completely lighted by electri-
city and possess small railroad run
ming along the side.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
LATiN-AMERlCAN COMMERCE
Total Has More Than Doubled Dur
ing Past Ten Years.

Washington, Sept. 4.-According to
official figures, the trade of the United
States with the Latin-American coun-
tries in the fiscal year just ended aggre-
gated more than 5000, 900, 900, against
1924 200, 900 in 1897. In Latin-Amer-
lean countries are included British
Honduras, British and Dutch Guiana,
and the West Indian islands under
British, Dutch and Dancish control.
The imports from the same countries
in 1907 amounted to $3.50, 900, 900,
against $155, 200. 900 in 1897, having
thus little more than doubled during
the decade, while the exports thereto
aggregated $255, ,000, 900 in 1907 against
$50, 900, 900 in 1897, having little
more than trebied during the decade.
From the. Latin West Indies and the
French West Indian possessions the
imports in 1907 were $124 900, 1000,
against $24 900, 900 in 1897, and the
exports thereto in 1907 $82,000,00
against SIT ,OO0,0 900 in 1897.
Comparing the trade of 1907 with
that of 1906, gain of over 500, 900, 600
in exports is shown, composed almost
exclusively of manufactured articles,
which form nearly per cent Of the
exports to Cuba, about 70 per cent of
those to Mexico, and about 85 per cent
of those to Central and South Ameri-
ca, while from all of the countries in
question, the imports consist chiefly OF
foodstuffs and manufacturers materials.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
PROSECUTE ALL THIEVES.
Oregon Land Fraud Cases Are MOI
To Be Dropped.

Washington, Sept. 5.-"There is alb
solutely no truth in the statement that
the government will not further prose-
cute the Oregon land fraud cases," said
Acting Attorney General Russell today,
when shown a dispatch from Portland
quoting story recently printed in that
city. "The land fraud trials will be
resumed at an early day.
"The delay thus far has been due to
several causes. Mr.. Heney, who con-
Quoted the past trials, was more famil-
lar with the pending cases than any
other official, and at the time he went
to San Francisco he expected to return
to Portland and personally handle most
of the remaining land fraud cases. His
work at San Francisco has been so ex-
-tensive as to make it impossible for
him personally to take up the land
trials in Oregon. Naturally some de-
lay was occasioned in acquainting other
officials with the facts. Then. too, to-
ward the close of the past fiscal year
there was a shortage of funds. The
new appropriation became available
July /, and, 80 far as / am aware, there
is no particular reason why the Oregon
trials should not proceed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
PosTPoNEs ALTON INQUIRY.
Judge Lands Adjourns Grand Jury
Till Immunity Claim is Settled.

OuORe IdnOiS HoJouTna 1TdHu ouTy
Till Immunity Claim is Settled.
Chicago, Sept. 4.-Judge Landis, in
the United States District court today,
ordered a postponement of the grand
jury investigation of the rebating charg-
es against the Chicago & Alton road;
growing out of the recent trial and con-
viction of the Standard Oil company
until September "a. It was generally
believed that when court opened today
letter would be presented frora Attor-
ney General Bonaparte, settling the
question Of whether the department OF
justice intended to prosecute an action
against the Chicago & Alton. The COM
pany has claimed immunity, asserting
that it was promised by former District
Attorney Morrison, that if it aided the
government in good faith in the prose
cutino Of the Standard Oil company il
would be exempt. No such letter was,
however, presented in court, either by
Judge Landis or by District Attorney
Sims, the successor of District Attorney
Morrison.
District Attorney Sims said the facts
had been submitted to the department
of Justice and situation had recently
arisen which made it necessary that ht
have time to submit certain additiona
facts and circumstances to the depart
ment. Judge lands then granted th'
adjournment. -
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Fifteenth IRRI.
CATION CONGRESS.
Much Enthusiasm Displayed at Gath.
ering In Sacramento.
Almost inte irrational In Character -
Thousands Attend Meetings-In-
dications Point to Much Good Be-
Ing Accomplished at the Califor-
mia Meeting.

Sacramento, CAL, Sept. 3.-That the
Fifteenth National Irrigation congress
will be the most successful in the his
tory of the great work that attracts the
attention of the entire world was the
unanimous verdict of thousands of dele
gates and visitors who gathered yester-
day to attend the opening sessions.
The large number of delegates and
the enthusia iasm displayed indicate that
much is to be accomplished during the
congress. The gathering is not only
national, but international in character,
as there were seated on the platform Of
the gaily decorated convention hall rep
resentatives of foreign countries, includ-
ing Germany, China and Mexico.
President Roosevelt had his personal
representative, Clifford Pinchot, chief
government forester; Vice President
Fairbanks was guest of honor; there
were four governors of states, senators,
congressman and other distinguished
visitors. From the time Executive
Officer Beard called the great gathering
to order and introduced Governor
Chamberlain, Of Oregon, president of
the National Irrigation congyess, words
of welcome and praise for the great
work of saving the forests, storing the
floods, retaining the deserts and max
ing homes on the land, marked the pro-
ceedings. The addresses of the speak
ers and the message of President Roose-
velt were received with hearty approv-
al. Governor Gillett's address of well
come was glowing tribute to the re-
sources of California, and he turned
over the entire state to the visitors.
Mr.. Chamberlain, in commenting on
the first session, remarked that the
preeent congress shows more interest in
the work in hand than any other con-
gress he ever attended, and added that
during the week questions of intense
importance will be discussed.
The Irrigation Palace has seating
accommodations for about $500 peo-
pie, and in addition to delegates large
number of spectators are provided for.
The interior of the building presents q
festive appearance with streamers OF
varied hues. Over the speakers plat
form are the words: 'Science bids the
desert drink .
On the walls in a conspicuous man
ner the Washington delegation called
attention to the desire Of Walla Walla
to have the next congress held there.
The congress opened with the "1rri-
CATION Ode," which was rendered by
the 200 members of the Ogden Taber-
nacle chcir, an organization comprising
12O men and 80 women.
Mayor NJ. R. Beard Of Sacramento
then delivered the address Of welcome
on behalf of the city and was followed
, by Governor James N. Gillette, who
welcomed the delegates to the state.
Both officials expressed the pleasure OF
the people in having the visitors with
them and spoke of the importance OF
the work of the congress. Governor
Chamberlain followed in behalf OF the
congress.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
NOTES OF DISCORD.
Irrigation Congress Hears DecIara-
tion for Free Lumber.


Sacramento, CAL, Sept. 4.-Discord-
ant notes ran through the proceedings
of the National Irrigation congress and
the name of President Roosevelt also
figured prominently, on one occasion
the country's chief executive being re-
ferred to in a manner that meant criti.
cism Of his policy in connection with
the Owens Valley water project. There
was also criticism of policies pursued
by other government officials.
The first break in the reign Of har-
mony came shortly before the noon
hour. After Clifford Pinchot, govern
ment forester and personal representa-
tive of Mr.. Roosevelt, had delivered an
address on Conservation of Resourc-
es," Judge E. Rakerf, of Califor nia, Z,
moved that it be the sense of the con-
vention that all duties on timber be
repealed, in view of the statement of
Mr.. Pinchot that the supply of lumber
in this country would be exhausted
within 20 years if nothing was done to
protect them. The motion was second
ed. 1t was then moved that the resolu-
ton be referred to the committee on
resolutions, in line with the plan
adopted earlier in the day, when the
motion of Matthew DougheIty. of Utah,
as amended by Judge Rakerf. was car
ried. This would shut off debate.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON, D. e..
LANES NORTHWESTERN TOUR
Will Hear Rate Cases m Portland, ,
Spokane and Seattle.

Warrington, Sept. 5. - Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Lane will be
in Portland September l6 to hear argu.
ments on complaint of the Oregon Rail-
road commission against the Chicago &
Alton and various other roads, the COM
mission alleging that the rate on de-
natured alcohol shipped from Chicago
and Missouri river points is excessive.
Before reaching Portland Mr.. Lane
will hear arguments at Spokane, Sep
tember 8, on complaint Of the city of
Spokane against the Northern Pacific,
Great Northern and o. R. & N, alleg-
ing that their rate on sheet steel from
Pittsburg to Spokane is excessive and
out of proortion to the rate from Pitts
burg to Seattle On September 13 Mr..
Lane will hear arguments at Seattle in
several cases against the Northern Pa
cific, in which it is alleged that it's
rates on shingles from Avon and Edge
comb, Wash, to points in Minnesota
and Texa are unreasonable.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Has Scent Of Lumber Trust.

Washington, Sept. 5.-An investiga-
ton of the lumber industry is being di-
rected by Herbert Knox Smith, com-
missioner Of the bureau of corporations,
which may develop sufficient informa-
ton to warrant the governments pro-
ceeding against the lumber trust. At
present the inquiry is proceeding in
Wisconsin and Michigan and in the
Southern states. 1t is along purely
economic lines to develop the amount
of standing timber. After the source
Of supply is ascertained, Mr.. Smith
will inquire into the cost of production.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
UNCLE SAM. FIGHTS PLAGUE.
Roosevelt Orders the Public Health
Service 10 Aid San Francisco.

Washington, Sept. by direction
Of President Roosevelt, the public
health and marine hospital service has
assumed charge of measures to stamp
out the plague in San Francisco. This
step was taken today by request Of
Mayor Taylor, of San Francisco, who
added that the city would do all that is
possible towards providing funds to
carry on the work.
Acting promptly on telgraphic in.
structions from Oyster Bay, Surgeon
General Wyman issued the necessary
orders and advised the mayor of San
Francisco that the corps of the service
officers already on duty there would
be augmented and that additional
measures would be taken to prevent the
spread of the disease.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Evans Fleet Starts North

Washington, Sept. 5.-Admiral Ev-
ans has taken his big battleship feet
on cruise northward from Hampton
Roads. 1t is understood at the Navy
department that the feet will make no
haete in going north, but will engage in
drills and various kinds of feet and
squadron maneuvers on the cruise. The
fall target practice is to begin next
Monday and this will be the last op-
portunity the big ships will leave have
to test their guns before they drop an
chor in Magdalena bay, on the West
ern coast OF the continent.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Strikers Rule City.

Antwerp, Sept. 3.-Labor disturb
ances continued throughout last even-
ing. The strikers lay in wait at the
railroad station and made attempts to
interfere with the English and German
strikebreakers as they arrived. There
were reports of several sharp tussles
between strikebreakers and workmen
who were returning to their lodging
places under police escort. No one was
hit. The strikers captured an omnibus
used to convey strikebreakers to and
from the wharves and threw it over
board from dock.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Philippine Wood for Lead Pencils

Washington, Sept. At is learned
from Manila that samples of Philip
pine woods believed to be available for
making lead pencils have been sent to
New York to be tested. Lead pencil
woods have become so scarce that if the
Philippine woods are satisfactory il will
create a large market therefor. The
samples shipped to New York are o
red lauan and balbalbacan.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Rosebure National Bank Licensed

Washington, Sept. 6.-The controller
of the currency has approved the appli-
cation of A. G. Masters, C. W. Parks,
l. Abraham, j. F. Baker, N. Rice and
E. v. Hoover to organize the Rosebure
National bank, with capital stock Of
$4,000. F. P. Hill has been appoint
ed a guard in the Cascade national for
est, Oregon, and Thomas Monroe to a
similar position in the Imnaha national
forest Mrs. Olive G. Swenning has
been appointed clerk, temporarily, in
the Cascade forest.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
Cannot Give Tents to Sick.

Washington, Sept. 3.-The War de-
partment has decided to grant the re-
quest Of the mayor of San Francisco fol
tents to accommodate the patients in
city hospitals who are to be removed
from the buildings to reduce the chance
of extending the ravages of the plague
Acting Secretary Oliver was urged tt
comply with the application by Sur
geon General Wyman, but failed to fine
any legal authority for the gift of the
tents. He replied, however that he
would sell the city of San Francisco
any number of the tents necessary. Sc
far no answer has been received to hif
offer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-09-12
New Oregon Postmasters.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Oregon post
masters appointed: Miles, William
II. Cotton, vice Rena E. Cumming,
resigned; Salmon, Winnie M. Mcln.
tyre, vice L. E. Palmer, resigned
Springbrook, Michael G. Markell, vice
Anna L. Christopher, resigned; Wah
terville, William H. Rennie, vice
Irene c. Brownson, resigned. RuraI
route No. l ordered established No
vember l at Sunset, Whitman county
Washington, serving 800 people.