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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon.
September 9th, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June g. 1878, entitled AN act for the sale of
timber lands in'the States of California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August 1,
1892, Luther Huston, of Eight Mile, county OF
Morrow, State of Oregon, has on May IS, 1907.
filed in this Office his sworn statement No. 400,
for the purchase OF the NHNEA of Section
No. %, in Township No. S.. Range No. 25 E.
w. NJ. and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to establish
his claim to said land before J. P. William. U.
s. Commissioner at his office in Heppner,
Oregon, on or before the 2lst day of November.
1907.
He names as witnesses:
Claude Huston, Henry Wilhelm, Thomas
Musgrave and Ray Hadley all of Hardman.
Oregon,
Any and ali persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office OH or before said 2lst day
OF November. 1907.
Septic Nov2l CIV. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice For Publication.
United States Land Office, La Grande,

Oregon.
September eth, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the acI of
Congress of June 3, 1873, entitled "An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States Of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to-
all the Public Land States by act f
August 4, 1892, Sherman Shaw of Hepp
ner, county OF Morrow. State of Oregon,
has this day filed in this flee his sworn
statement No. SOY, for the purc' ase of
S15 NW4 NE4 NWl and NWA NE4
of Section No. %, in Township No. S.
Range No. 2S E., W. NJ. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for it's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to-
establish his claim to SAID land before
j. p. Williams, U. s. Commissioner at
Heppner, Oregon. on Tuesday, the oath
dav OF December, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Horace Yoakum, Lawrence A.
Floren 9, John NJ, Cullough and Willard
Herren all of Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims IN this Office on or
before said oath day OF December. 1907.
E. w. DAVIS, Register.
Oci17-Decl9
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
4-S57.
Timber Land, Act June 8. 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land ,e La Grande. Oregon

United States Land Offi,e. La Grande. Oregon.
August %, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that in com pliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress OF
June g. 1878. entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States Of California Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August 4,
1892, Edward II. Currin of Heppner, county of
Morrow, state of Oregon, has this day fled III
this office his sworn statement No. $751; for the
purchase of the WhNWI4 and SEA 4NWA and
SW14NEA of Section No. u, in Township No,
s. Range No. %, 4. W. NJ :, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said land
before j. P. Williams, U. 5. COMMISSIONS, at
Heppner, Oregon. on Friday the 22d day Of
November, 1907.
He names as W tnesses:
william I. McRoberts. Charles Cox, William
Williams and Hugh Currin ali of Heppner
Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands are requested to file their
claims In this office on or before said 22d day of
November, 1907.
f. W. DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United strtes Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon.
September 9th, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 8, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August A.,
1892, Ada Osbourne. of Hardman, county OF
Morrow, State of Oregon. has on March 8, 1907,
filed in this office her sworn statement, No. 1864.
for the purchase of the SWANEH of Section
No. %, in Township No. s., Range No. 25 E. w
NJ. and will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
her claim to said land before J. +. Williams U,
s. Commissioner. at his office in Heppner,
Oregon, on the 10th day of November. 1907.
She names as witnesses:
John +. Stephens, Charles Reed, William
Musgrave and Virgil Cowdrey all of Hardman,
Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 10th day
of November, 1907.
septl9-Nov21 C. W. MOORE. Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, La Grande, Oregon.
August q, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August
d. 1892, Clinton E. Woodson, of Ueppner, county
of Morrow, State Of Oregon, has this day filed
in this Office his sworn statement No. 557s, for
the purchase of the 81 SEA Sec. 49, M NEA Of
Section No. 80, in Township No. 4 s, Range No.
20, E, w. NJ, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes and to
establish is claim to said land before ]. P.
Williams. q. S. Commissioner, at Heppner,
Oregon. on Friday, the 22d day of November.
1907.
He names as witnesses:
w. o. Minor, Robert D. Watkins, Lafe Pen
land and C. A. Minor all of Heppner, oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above. described lands requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 22d day of
November, 1907.
Sept19Nov2l T. W. DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

l57.
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United states Lsnd Office, La Grande, Oregon.
August 26. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress OF
June g. 1875. entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands III the States of California Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory as extend
ed TO all the Public Land States by act Of
August 1, 1892,
William h. Bennett of Baker City. conn.
ty of Baker, State Of Oregon, has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement No.
$50. for the purchase of the S1i SEA Sec. %,
SwL SW14 Sec. u, NWA NWA Of Section No.
2s in Township No.4S Range No. 2S Z. W. NJ.
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
Is more valuable for it's timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before ]. p. Williams, u. s.
Commissioner at Heppner, Oregon. on Thursday
the 2lst day of November, 1901
He names as witnesses: Thomas 4. Geynor,
Clyde Brock. Victor II. Heath and Robert ID.
Watkins ell of Heppner, Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
shove described lands are requested TO file their
claims In this Office on or before said 2lst day
OF November, 1907. $500, go.
Sept5-NOv7 l. ". DAVE Register
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
Notice For Publication.
United States Land Office La Grande

United States Land Office La Grande
Oregon.
September, 30th, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that in COM
phance with the provisions of the act of
Congress OF June 3, 1873, entitled "An
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to
all the Public Land States bv act of
August 4, 1892, Alert Williams, of
Heppuer. county of Morrow, State of
Oregon, has this day filed in this Office
his sworn statement No. OIL, for the
purchase of the E1aSE4, NW4SEI
and SE1aNE4 of Section No. 20, in
Township No. S.. Range No. 2S E.,
w. M. and will offer proof to show that
the land sought ls more valuable for ita
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before j. p. Williams, U. S.
Commissioner, at Heppner, Oregon, Cn
Tuesday, the oath day of December.
1907.
He names as witnesses:
Sherman Shaw, d. V. S. Reid, Horace
M. Yoakum and George Stevenson all of
Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
" the above described lands are request
ed to file their claims in this office on or
before said oath day of December, 1907.
E. w. DAVIS, Register.
Oct17-Dec19
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
l-l57.
Timber Land Act June 8, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

rnited States Land Office. La Grande. Oregon.
August 26. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress of
June 8, 1918, entitled AN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada ami Washington Territory" as ex.
tended to all the Public Land States by act OF
August 4, 1892.
wi liam A. Lillard of Heppner. county
Of Morrow, State of Ore9on, has this day
fled in this office his sworn statement No
555s, for the purchase of the sEkNWk and Lot 5
of section No. in township No. S. Range
NO % E. W. NJ +, ard win offer proof to show
that the land sought 10 more valuable for
it's timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
pose, and TO establish his claim TO said land
before j. p. Williams at Heppner, Oregon, on
Thursday, the 2lst day of November, 1907.
He names as witnesses: David o. Justus,
Horace NJ. YOakum, Harry Hayes and Gideon
T. HIATT all of Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abOve-described lands are requested to file their
CLAIMS in this Office on or before said 21st day
OF November 1901.
Sept5-Nov7.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
4-S57.
Timber Land, Act June s. 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, La Grande Oregon.
September s. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the acs of Congress of June g.
1878. entitled IAN act for the sale of timber
lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend
ed TO all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892, Clyde Brock, of Heppner, county
of Morrow, State of Oregon has this day filed in
this office his sworn statement No. 5jl3 for the
purchase of the M NEA, M NWA of Section
No. %. in Township No 4 S., Range No. %, Z.
W. NJ. and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before J. p
Williams, U. s. Commissioner at Heppner
Oregon, on Friday, the 22i, day of November
1907.
He names as witnesses:
Robert u. Watkins, Robert A. Thompson.
William o. Minor and Charles A. Minor all OF
Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above. described lands requested TO file their
claims in This Office on or before said 22d, day of
November, 1907.
Septic Nov2l E. w. DAVIS. Register
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
4--S45.
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office, The Dalles. Oregon.

Department OF the Interior.
U. S. Land Office, The Dalles. Oregon.
October q, 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by Shelby K. Lee contest
ant against homestead entry No, l066l, made
April II, 1902, for ElaNEA, Sec. q, W19NW14
Section %, Township2 s., Range a5, Il w. NJ, by
Eliza NJ. Willis. deceased. Contestee, in which
it is allsg that said entrywoman died on or
about June IA, 1908; that during her lifetime
she failed and neglected to establish her resi-
dence upon said land; that she failed and
neglected to cultivate or improve the same:
that the heirs of said entrywoman have wholly
abandoned said tract of land and have failed to
cultivate or improve the same in any manner or
to use said land for more than SIX months last
past; that SAID abandon ment is not due to service
in the army. navy or marine corps of the United
States; that the heirs of said entrywoman are
Samuel E. Willis, of 'Heppner, Oregon; A. A.
Willis New berg. Oregon; b. F. Willis, Ca lton,
Oregon; Harlan A. Willis. Volmer, Idaho; said
parties are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 o'clock a. IN. on Decem ber II, 1907, before J.
p Williams, U. 5. Commi missioner, at his office
in Heppner. Oregon, and that final hearing will
be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on December "a,
1907, before the REGISTER and Receiver at the
United States Land Office in The Dalles, Oregon.
The said contestant having, in proper atfi
davit filed October 4, 1907, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, 1t is
hereby ordered ana directed that such notice
be given due and proper publication.
Ocs1-Cec5 G. W. MOORE. Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon.

Department of the Interior.
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon.
October 7th, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that John c. Ball, Of
Heppner Oregon, has filed notice of his in
lention to make final hve-year proof in support
of his claim. viz: Homestead Entry No. 779l
made Nov. 99 1899, for the SW ANWh. WhSWA
and SEA ASWA ofsccton II, Township 5 South
Range q E., w. NJ. and that said proof will be
made before ]. p. Williams, U. s. Commissioner,
at his office in Heppner, Oregon, on November
2lst, 1867.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
the land, viz
CELSIUS Kethley, of Heppner, Oregon, Augustus
Mallory, of Heppner, Oregon, William Robin
son, of Hardman, Oregon, James Hansford, of
Hardman, Oregon.
Oct 10-Nov14 C. w. MOORE. Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

The Chicago police yesterday dis
covered destitute family of unusual
character. Ore child was dead. three
others dying from diptheria, the father
was disabled with rheumatism, the
mother laid up with a crippled arm, no
ood in the house and no money with
which to buy food.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has filed in the County Court Of Morrow county,
Oregon. his final account as administrator Of
the estate Of J. J. Harris, deceased. and that
said court has fixed Monday the 4th day of
November. 1907, at the hour OF 10 o'clock q. m.
as the time. and the county court rooms in the
court house In the city of Heppner as the place
for hearing said account and final settlement
thereof. All persons having any objections to
offer to such account are required to make or
file Same On or before said date.
FRANK GILLIAN, Administrator.
cop+a6 Ocxol
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
I-S47.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. .
Department Of the Interior.
Land Office at LaGrande, Oregon.


Land Office at LaGrsnde. Oregon.
October s, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph D. Moyers'
of Heppner, Oregon, has filed notice Of his in
tention to make final 6ve-year proof IN support
of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1878
made September 30th. 1902, for the WhSEA,
Section 12, W11NEA, Section Is. Township 4. S.,
Range 2s Z. W. N. and that said proof win
be made before J. P. Williams, U. s. Com
missioner at his Office at Heppner, Oregon, ON
November 22d, 1907
He names the followin g witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. the land, viz:
Hugh C. Conner, OF Gooseberry, Oregon, Jessie
Snyder, OF Heppner, Oregon, Ernest Meyers of
Heppner, Orego,, Ely Fl. MoCarty of Heppner
Oregon.
OctI7-Nov2l E. W. DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
4-S47.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at La GIande, Oregon,

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at La Grande, Oregon,
September q, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Bertha l.. Culick
of Heppner, Oregon. has fled notice of her in
tention to make final communication proof in
support OF her claim, viz: Homestead Entry
No. l6060 made June H. 1905, for the Wi.NEh,
WhSkl4 Section 10, Township s., Range 2s e,
W. NJ. and that said proof will be made before
J. p WiIlisms, L $, Commissioner, at his office
in Heppner Oregon, Oh Nov. 22d. 1907.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her contii uous residence upon, and cultivation
of, the lnud, VIZ;
Percy Hughes. Gussie f. Ayers, George
Vinson and Davit, NJ. PRESLEY all of Heppner,
Oregon
Octl0 Novil 4. w DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at La Grande, Oregon.

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at La Grande, Oregon.
October 25. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Nellie Palmer,
formerly Nellie Eskelson. Of Lexington, Oregon.
has fled notice of her intention to make final
comm utation proof in support OF her claim. viz:
Homestead Entry No. 14792 made January g.,
1906. for the SWA, Section 81, Township 8 g.,
Range 20 z. W. NJ. and that said proof will be
made before J. P. Williams, U. y. Commissioner,
at his office at Heppuer, oregon, on December
10, 1907.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of the land, viz
Mahlion Haworth. of Heppner. Oregon; John
Haworth, of Heppner, Oregon; Edgar Thomas
of Lexington, Oregon, and Carl Beach of
Lexington, Oregon.
Oct31- Dec5 Z. w. DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
4-347.
4-347.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon

Department of the INTERIOR
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon.
October 7th, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that George W. Chaplin.
Of Hardman, Oregon, has filed notice of his, iu
tention to make final fve-year proof in
support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry
No. $500 made Sept. % 1900, for the NhNEh,
SWA WANEA of Sec. "a and NWANWA Section 35,.
Township 4 s.. Range "a. E., W. NJ. and that said
proof will be made before J. p. Williams, U. 9.
Commissioner at his Office at Heppner, Oregon.
ON November 2lst, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of the land viz:
James II. Wyland, Morris E. Ball, Wilson o.
Bayless and William Mcdaniel all of Hardman,
Oregon.
Octl7-Nov21 CIV. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
4-S47.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.
Land Once at The Dalles. Oregon.

Department OF the Interior.
Land Once at The Dalles. Oregon.
October 7th, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that JEFF AcFerrin,
OF Heppner, Oregon, has filed notice OF his in
tention to make final fve-year proof In sup
port of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1855
made July 49, 1901. for the EhSEZ and ShNEk
of Section 26, Townships g.. Range & E., w.
M, and that said proof will be made before J.
P. Williams, U. s, Commissioner, at his Office in
Heppner, Oregon. on November 2oth, 1907
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of the land, viz:
John Ridgeway. John Gaunt. Eugene Matte
son and Oscar Davis. all of Heppner. Oregon.
Oct17. Nov14 C. W. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Notice For publicati> n.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at La Grande oregon.

Land Office at La Grande. Oregon
October. 25. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that Eggert X. Giese,
of Parkers Mill, Oregon, has filed notice of his
intention to make fIal Communication proof in
support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 1874 made April Is, 1903, for the Ma NEA
Section Z, SEA SEA Section 8, SWA SW4
Section 5. Township s.. Range % E. W. NJ. and
that said proof will be made before J. p.
Williams, U. s. Commissioner, at his Office in
Heppner, Oregon, on December 10. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, the land. viz:
Albert Emry, of Hardman, Oregon; Peter
Pharaphet, of Hardman, Oregon; Alfred L..
Ayers. of Parkers Mill, Oregon, and Otis E.
shaner, of Parkers MILL Oregon.
Octsl .Dec5 E.w. DAVIS, Register,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

{. s. Land Office, LaGrande, Oregon,
October "a 1907.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the State OF
Oregon, did on the oath day of October. 1901
make application List $780, for the following des-
cribed lands as indemnity for the designated
losses sustained to its grant OF public lands for
common schools, made by the act of Congress
of August II. ls4s, and acts supplementary
thereto and agrees to accept the same in full
satisfaction of the losses assigned, to.wit
NWA NEA, NJ NW4 Sec. T. g., L. 2S, Z
W. NJ.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file theii
claims in this office during the period OF
publication.
Oct3l- Dec5 E. W. DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

HeDpn.t oa.etts-westiy oreEoniaa-
Weekly Oregonian.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

recognised ausnority-Ths Weekly
oreEonian.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

Weekly oregonian-Heppner GazettG
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
NOTICE PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
L. S. Land Office, LaGrande, Oregon,
October "A 1907.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31

United States Land Office The Dalles,
Oregon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
Notice for Publication.

sept9s-Oct24.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-10-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

+. W. DAVIS, Register.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-19
SPEAKER CANNON TO
ANNOUNCE COMMITTEES

Washington. Dec. 1S.-When the
house reconyenes tomarow at noon.
Speaker Cannon viii announce the
remaining assignments Of members to
committees. The house will then be
organized and IN a position TO get
down 10 business of the session imme-
diately after the holiday recess. which
will last from Saturday the 2lst un-
til January &.
Speaker Cannon did not complete
his committee assignments until near
IL u O'Clock tonight To insure the
printing OF the official list in time
for tomorrow session. each commit
tee table WAS sent to the public print
er tonight. ~ soon as % was finished.
Mr. John sharp Williams. who. by
virtue Of his minority leadership. had
the naming of democrats to the vari-
Gus committee. worked behind lock
ed doors an Of yesterday and today,
and tonight sent his complete list t.
the speaker The assignment task
was heavier this year than ever. for
two reasons.
The creating Of about fifty addi-
tional committeeships by the enlarge
ment OF each u the more important
committee by one republican and
one democrat apiece. increased mem
bership Of the house and the fact that
many members fere=e. in the speak
er's selections an effect--real or fan
cied-on the presidential situation