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The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07

The sixthieth congress conven-
ed last Monday and the Presi-
dents message was read on
Tuesday. 1t is a most lengthy
document and we haven't had
time to read it through yet con-
sequently refrain from comment.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07

positively at this time is that for
the present the holidays will pro-
badly be continued.
The demand for a continue
ton of the holidays comes even
more strongly from the business
than from the banks. "
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07

Burbank Clay and wife were
down from Harvey yesterday.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07


HARVEY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Of BURNS
At Burns. IN the State ct oregon ut the close Of
business, December srd, 1907.
RESOURCES.
| Loans and Discounts S6,a ~
ovcrdraits secured and unsecured 1870 60
| u. Bonds TO secure circulation 6,doo 90
Premiums on T.. s. nonJs ... 2ss %
Banking house furniture md nxtures 2 Sl Is
nuc from National Banks mot re-.
servo agcutsl i5iiG 7G
puc from state Banks ans Rankcu 2,ol3 IS
Due from approved reserve agents G,tei Ct
checks ana other cash itcms .... tc7a "
Notes of othcr National hanks 600 ol
Fractional paper currency, nlckcls
and cents ... 1907
LAWFUL MoNEy RESERVE rv n,yE.
VIZ,
Specie NtaOl2SO
Legal tender notes 5sDc iSS2 50
Redemption fund with o. s.rrcosurcr,
ti pcr cent Of circulation) a25o0
Total s5i2tau.
fiAnrtrrs
Capital stock paid in.... W.oOOo.
surplus Fund 2ooo 90.
Undivided profits, less expenses aud
taxes paid 2s17ll
National Bank notes outstanding d5oloo
Individual deposits subject to check i6l.7as II
Demand certificates of deposit i,ai2 as
Time certificates OF deposit G,201 10
urrtl6cd checks .. WmI
cashiers checks ouistnudiug. gOO|
Total nliNu.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07

DIED Ather home in this city.
Thursday morning, Dee. s. Mrs.
Ida Shelton. aged n years.
Mrs Shelton had been suffering
from pneumonia for about ten
days and her physician and those
attending upon her did every
thing possible but without avail.
The funeral was conducted at the
residence yesterday afternoon by
Rev G, W. H1l.omlu of the Bap-
tist church DoscCascd was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. w.
McMurphy former residents of
this county but who now live In
Benton county She came here
with her parents iU am early day
and was married about 3D. years
ago. A few years later they
moved t0 idaho where her hus.
band was killed. she then return
ed here with heT SON where She
had since rgs .a.d. She .s SUR
'iyCd by her parents three sis- |
.crs and O. SON. the latter is|
now with his grandparents. |
Mrs. Shelton was q good woman
md most highly respected by all|
who knew her
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07

Geo. Porter is home from q
visit to Sherman county and 9TH
er points.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07

HARVEY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Of BURNS
at Burns, IN the State ct oregon. ut the close Of
business, December ard 1907
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-07

90 ivriuIs
rn W ore nae chile 1ti
~ o. lEuNAEu
) 49, ruhlID iUr Oregon.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
TWENTY DEAD
BY EXPLOSION
IN COLORADO
Coal Mine Near Trinidad
Scene of Catastrophe;
Little Hope of
Rescue.

TRINIDAD. Co... Jan. 2l-Twenty
miners lost their lives as a result Of an
explosion which occurred at o'clock
yesterday morning in the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company's coal mine near
PrimerO. twenty miles west OF this city.
Cofhns for that number have been or
dered by the company from local un-
dertaling establishment
The explosion stopped the air fan,
which was not repaired until late yes
terday afternoon, and there is little
chance that any OF the men I'm the mine
al the time of the explosion are stnl
alive District Superintendent Robert
O'NeiB Is personally directing the work
Of rescue. Volunteers from adjacent
mines have also volunteered 10 help in
the work of rescue. An attempt is be-
ing 1rade to force air into the mine.
The mine is badly wrecked. and the res
que parties have advanced only 200 feet.
John T KebleT. general manager OF
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company.
arrived from Denver today, and viii
leave Immediately on a special train
for Primero.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
JUNIOR MEMBER
FROM MICHIGAN
PASSES AWAY
SuCcumbS to Attack of
Heart Trouble, From
Which He Has
Suffered.

Russell A. Alger. junior Senator in
Congress from Michigan and Secretary
of War during the Spanish-American
conflict died suddenly this morning OF
heart trouble at his residence, 14O1 Six
Ueenth street northwest
Senator Alger had been subject TO at
tacks OF the heart for some time. the
last one. which was quite serious, oc-
curing Two weeks ago lie had been in
feeble health lately. but did rot COM
plain OF feeling in upon retirement last
night After outlining with his secre-
tary some work which he proposed 70
take Up today. he retired early. At 7.30
this morning he was discovered by Mrs
Alger. unconscious in his bed Despite
prompt medical aid. he did not rally 10
consciousness, and death came nifty
minutes later.
The Senator was last at his desk in
the Senate chamber Tuesday, and yes
terday he remained at home most of the
day. During the afternoon he called a.,
the War Department. where he had a
brief conference with Secretary Taft
concerning military legislation.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
DOCUMENTS SHOW
DAVIS JUSTIFIED
IN LANDING MEN
Secretary Metcalf Pub
fishes Correspondence
Proving Sweetenham
Asked for Jackies.

Secretary Metcalf, Of the Navy Depart
ment. has received by cable from Rear
Admiral Davis, who commanded the
American squadron at Kingston, posi-
tive confirmation Of the correspondence
as published which took place between
him and Governor SWetteAham. In this
connection. Secretary AIetcslf announces
that Admiral Davis had ample authority
for landing blue jackets on Jamaica
soil. as is evident from the following
dispatches forwarded by him through
Admiral Evans before Davis left
Kingston.
Yielding 10 the entreaties of the
colonial secretary and the inspector of
police, who spoke for the governor. I
landed fifty men under arms from the
Indiana"
IL Is further announced that under
date of January Is Admiral Davis rel
ceiVed the following letter.
Colonial Secretary's Office.
Jamaica. January Is
Sir. / neg 70 thank YOUR eXcellency
Tor the kind assistance which you have
rendered 10 the government Of this
colony,
7 have the honor to be. sir, your
obedient servant,
J. A. sWETTENHAL. governor.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
HOME OF VhRDANAN
SCENE OF LYNGHING

JACKSON. Miss, Jan. 24.-Greenwood.
Miss. the home OF Governor Varda-
man. was the scene last night OF an ex-
peditious lynching. The mob did not
embarrass the governor by inviting him
TO join.
The victim, Henry Bell. a negro ac-
cused OF criminal assault was being
taken TO Greenwood 10 be jailed. A
quiet mSo met the train at the Green
wood Etation. The deputy sherif was
overpnWered and Bell was hustled down
the traeh 10 railroad bridge. from
which he was hanged.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
BAKER DEFENDS
SCHOOL BOARD
IN AN OPINION
Practically a Complete
VindicatiOn of Action as
to Teachers Received
by House District
Committee.

A practically sweeping vindication of
the methods that have been employed
by the present Board OF Education ia
controlling the public school system and
its teachers Is contained ia a legal Opin-
ion received today from District Attor-
ney Baker by Representative Morrell
~Of Pennsylvania. chairman Of the sub
committee on schools of the House Dis
tricI Committee
In his opinion Nj Baker also states
that the general purpose OF the Greene
bill, now pending, is TO vest persons
employed in the schools with a tenure
of Office which they have not pre-
vioUsly enjoyed. and which is superior
70 the security enjoyed by persons en-
ployed in the civil service.
This opinion, it is thought, viii do
much To prevent the passage OF the
Greene bill by the House
AIr. MOrrell. who has charge Of the
various school bills in the House.
sought the advice OF Mr.. Baker as to
the Legality OF the procedure Of the
present Board of Education
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
CURzON TO RETURN
TO PUBLIC CAREER

LONDON. Jan. 24.-Lord Curzon. OF
Kedleston. who returned to England
from America several weeks ago, has
taken Reigate PTiOry. Lady Henry Som
erset's place in Surrey. and with his
three little girls is occupying il.
Lord CurzOn soon is TO re-enter public
Ire, lie rs one OF the men whom Eng
land can IN afTOrd 10 spare
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
TO FIGHT
JAP SCHOOL SUIT

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Jan. 24.-rhe as
sembly has passed a concurrent resolu-
ton instrueting the attorney general 70
represent the State in the suit brought
by the Federal Government In the
United States circuit court in the san
Franelseo-Japanese school question.
The resolution as adopted carried an
appropriation of $4,000 for the employ
ment OF special counsel 10 assist in rep
resenting the State
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
THE WEATHER REPORT.

There viii be snow tonight and Friday
in the Ohio valley and lower lake re-
gion. and snow or rain Friday in the
Middle Atlantic States.
Cold wave warnings are displayed in
western Minnesota. extreme western
Iowa, Nebraska. and south Dakota
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports VIII have fresh north 10
northeast winds with fair cola T-sstt,. -
10 the Grand Banks
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
The President Notified.

The President and Vice President were
the first public officials notified OF the
Senator's death. The notice reached
the White House at 10 o'clock, and a ne
culiar coincidence lay n the fact that
at the moment he was notified the
President was in the act Of congra tu-
iating Representative William Alden
Smith OF Michigan upon his election 10
the Senate 10 succeed Mr.. AIger. whose
term viii expire the 4th of March. next.
Mr.. Smith started Immediately for the
Senator's h9Te. but Vice President
Fairbanks Was the first 10 reach the
house and express his condolences to
Mrs. Alger and members Of the family
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy New
berry. OF Detroit. a close personal friend
OF the Senator, arrived next after Rep
Smith
Senator Alger was surrounded at the
time OF his death by Mrs. Alger their
son, Capt. +. Nj. Alger. and his wife and
Continued on Sixth Page)
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
FIREMEN ESCAPE
WHEN STAGE FALLS
WITHOUT WARNING
Hose Cart on Way to Fire
Crashes Into Street Car
and OverturnS.

The entire stage and auditorium
of the Academy of Music were de-
stroyed by fire this morning. and
the department had battle on lis
hands to prevent the flames from
spreading to the surrounding busi-
ness structures.
The confagration started in the
fly gallery above the stage at the
Academy, and when discovered by
Special Watchman William Young
the entire upper structure was a
mass of flame.
Watehman Discovers Fire.
1t was shortly before o'clock
when he turned in an alarm from
box 129, at the corner of Ninth and
ID streets. \ second alarm was
turned in by the regular police officers
and when Deputy Fire Chief Wagner
arrived on the scene and saw the
magnitude of the eonfagration with
which the department was called
upon to cope, he turned in a general
alarm.
As rapidly as the apparatus ar
rived the pipe lines were laid, and
within a short time a dozen streams
of water were being directed upon
the burning structure
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
Lecture on Jamaica.

WOcdWOTth Clum viii lecture this
evening on Jamaica and California at
the Public Library. under the auspices
OF the California State Association.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
Jerome Adopts New Tao
tics in Questioning
TaleSmen When
Called.
Thaw Appears in Court
This Morning Bright
and Cheerful.

NEW YORK, Jan. 34.-After a night
OF imprisonment under the Watchful
eyes OF az many deputy sheriffs, the
TWO jurors SO FAR chosen 10 try Harry
''eHW " appeared In sullen mood when
The trial was resumed today.
The prospect OF a month OF solitude.
watched as II they themselves were
guilty OF a crime. had disconnected the
men and they are disgruntled al the
thought OF the future
District Attorney Jerome has changed
his tactics in the examination or taIes-
men He is now asking each man II
he is reluctant to stay away from his
family for hve weeks, If necessary; II
he objects 20 the guard Eept by the
deputy sherins. anG in the event he
does, would IL Influence him in the
rendition Of an honest verdict
Talesmen Are Disconnected.
Frank b. I'M. the second juror chosen
yesterday. realized he would be com
PEELED TO absent himself from his busi-
ress for a month AT least. This. he
said, would mean his financial ruin and
he was excused. The remainder OF the
panel Of 800 talesmen to be examined
many technical questions 10 be asked
Of prospective jurors that the indIea-
tiOns are that these men viii be kent
from their pursuits and N the closely
confined trial room for a week at
least.
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken for the care OF the iurymeu at
the Broadway Central Hotel. They
will NOT B.a all "a
or TO receive a telephone message IN
less the deputies are az nand-
Mys- William Thaw, EVELYN NesDIt
ThaW. the Countess OF Yarmouth, and
Mrs. Carnegie arrived early at the
court house.
Thaw Appears Composed.
Harry Thaw took the seat assigned 70
him in the trial room and he nodded
pleasantly when the members OF his
family arrived. Notwithstanding the
extraordinary precautions taken by the
police 10 save the members OF the Thaw
family from the stares OF the mobs
the crowds around the court building
and in front OF the TJmbs We're as
great today as they We're yesterday.
Men and women jostled each other in
the various thoroughfares and police
had the greatest difficulty IN keeping
them back from the jammed entrance
OF the two buildings.
Enjoyed Nights Rest.
After his first weary day In court
TEaw enjoyed a good nights rest. He
awakened at the regular hour this
morning, ate a hearty breakfast. took
his customary exercise and then made
preparations for the continuation of his
long ordeal
He appeared in the best Of spirits and
reiterated the belief that the jurors he
had selected would render a verdict JUS
tifying him for the roof garden tragedy
The elder Mrs. Thaw was fatigued
from her long lays experience Evelyn
Nesbit ThaW, the Countess of Var
mouth. and Mrs. George l.. Carnegie
appeared 10 have stood the strain much
better. All arose early IN their apart
ments. at the Hotel Lorraine
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
Mr.. Bakers Opinion.

IN his opinion on the present school
law. Mr.. Baker saws.
by Section ? the former Board of
Education was totally abolished. The
section created a new board. which, ia
The mode OF its appointments. the aum-
Der of its members. the time of iss in
cumbency. IN tie manner of comPensa-
tion and other details. is so irreconeiIa-
bly, different from the old board thut
the old board must be considered as
having been completely superseded and
extinguished by the present board cre-
ated under Section .
Under the old board there We're Ger
tain appointees, including. besides the
clerical force. the executive officers,
lcnnfi-r.aA a. IaIe,-enth pan, !
The Washington times., 1907-01-24

, E4RPERs FERRY. ". Va, Jan. q
l2sers clear.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
Sleepers in Danger.

In the meanwhile the report had
been spread that there were several
people sleeping in the Office apart
ments of the burning building. Ser
geant Lohman and Policeman B. H..
Johnson heroieally fought their way
through the sitting smoke and
broke in the doors of the sleeping
apartments occupied by Prof. Leon,
lcontInued on Second Page1
The Washington times., 1907-01-24

Continued On Eleventh Page.)
The Washington times., 1907-01-24

sun TABLE.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24

Continued On Second Page)
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
Fire Wrecks Academy of Music,
SeeperS HaUe MarooU Escape,
Surrounding Property in Danger
the Blazing Structure Quickly tt

Water Hurled the Blazing Structure Quickly Turned Ice
The Washington times., 1907-01-24

Continued on Eighth Page.)
The Washington times., 1907-01-24

Increasing cloudiness to-
night. Friday rain or snow.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1907-12-14

SPANISH FORK, UTAH, July 10, 1907.
Mr. S. D. BOONE Local Manager,
Idaho Irrigation Company, Ltd,
Alberta, Idaho.
DEAR SIR: You ask me what I think of the
Alberta Chg Wood River) project and when
I tell you that | went up there with eight
powers of attorney and located seven of them
on 100 acres each, and one on 100 acres, and
have since purchased release on 80 acres, it
looks very much like I think it is all right
Yours very respectfully,
(Signed) QUIET JOHNSON.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1907-12-14
BOISE, IDAHO, AUG. 2, 1907.
MR. CHARLES HERNsHEIM,

+ BOISE, IDAHO, AUG. 2, 1907.
MIR. CHARLES HERNsHEIM,
Alberta, Idaho.
DEAR SIR: | am asked for an expression of
my opinion as to the merits of your irrigation
project 1t will suffice to show my favorable
view to say that, with an intimate knowledge
of various projects, developed and undevel-
oped, and with wide knowledge of varied
resources and opportunities of Idaho l have
personally selected Alberta as the place where
l will use my right under the Carey Act.
| am satisfied you have a superior soil and
your climate and surroundings could not be
better.
The honesty and integrity of your company,
as we'll as its financial ability to carry to
successful end the enterprise, are without ques-
ton. Very respectfully,
Dic.MMB (Signed) JNo. T. MORRISON.
Note-Mr. Jno. T. Morrison is known
throughout the State of Idaho as one of her
eminent citizens He has won distinction as
a business man, banker, lawyer and statesman.
He was Governor of Idaho 1903-1905.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1907-12-14

The most minute personal investiga-
ton is cordially invited by the pro-
jectors of this enterprise, as to quality
of soil, adequacy of water supply and
title to land and water.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1907-12-14

BOISE, IDAHO, july 81, 1907.
| Mr.. CHARLES HERNsHEIM, General Mgr,
Idaho Irrigation Company, Ltd,
Alberta, Idaho
DEAR SIR: After careful examination of the
land embraced in your project am pleased to
state that, in my opinion, it is unsurpassed in
richness and productiveness by any land with
which | am familiar elsewhere.
The character of the soil is such that
minimum amount of water will suffice for If
rigation, and be productive of excellent crops
The climate is delightful
Yours truly,
(Signed) F. c. HORN.
Note.-Mr Horn is distinguished hydrau1-
ic and construction engineer in the UNITED
STATES RECLAMATION SERVICE for
Idaho. Under his supervision the MINIDO-
KA and famous BOISE-PAYETTE PRO-
JECTS have been constructed He has also
built the highest dam in the world, near Den
yer, Colorado.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13
EVIDENCE NOT CONCLUSIVE
Ladder and Tracks to Second story
window Not Always Sign
of burglar

Marks in the fresh snow where a ladder
had stood under a second story window at
1902 Cunning street, with the tracks of a
man leading up to 1t, but none going away,
and the ladder itself lying on the ground,
where It had been thrown, were the
evidences Of a burglar found by PatroIman
Goodrich early Saturday morning. Good
rich notified the station and Detectives
Drummy and Maloney were sent to aid in
following up the clue.
The ladder was set under the window
and Maloney climbed up but was unable
to raise the sash. He pounded on the glass
and shouted. but could awaken no response.
After considerable more effort a stick was
secured and with it's aid the window was
opened.
Maloney stepped inside, and striking a
light, found the supposed burglar sound
asleep in bed. He had a hard time awaken
ing the man, but at last succeeded and
than learned he was Lawrence Douglas
who occupies the second fiat with his wife
He explained he had been to a wake dur
ing the forepart OF the night and his wife
was also out. Returning home he had nc
key to the door and was obliged to use the
ladder. kicking It down after him so thai
no unauthorized person would use 1t also
The officers begged his pardon for theiI
intrusion and went away.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13
REUNION OVER THE CHILD
tiOn Plans and Live Together
Once More.

And little child shall lead them"
The troubles of Taylor Harvey of Leav-
enworth and his wife, Lulu Harvey, which
resulted In the kidnapping of their child
Bessie from the Creche a week ago, have
been patched up and the two have decided
to go to living together again. Convinced
tho reconciliation is genuine Judge Ken
nedy of the Juvenile court has consented
to their taking possession OF the child.
The case was disposed of Saturday morn
ing and the couple will go back to Leav-
enworth.
Mrs Harvey charged her husband with
cruelty and drunkenness. She came to
Omaha with the intention of establishing
residence and applying for n divorce
Last week her husband came to Omaha
and with an uncle of Mrs. Harvey sue
ceeded in getting the child out Of the win
dow Of the Creche, taking it to the home
of Mrs Harvey's uncle on Twenty eighth
street. The Juvenile authorities got pos
session of 1t and the parents were brought
together in court. After a serious talk
together and weeks consideration they
decided to forget the past and begin mar
! ried life over again.
Roy Jolliff, the 9-year-old boy who was
arrested for stealing a bicycle and escaped
from the matron's department of the city
jail by dropping from a window, was sent
to the Industrial school at Kearney by
Judge Kennedy of the Juvenile court Satur-
day. The boy was charged with being
mixed up in several cases of petty thievinR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13
$40 each, made payable to Atchison and
.. -. a.. -,LUa LiialIts Natonai pahk ny
a. SterIick on December s
EXPRESS COMPANY ELECTS
Directors All Reelected and Omcers
Are Chosen After Annual
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock holders
of the Pacific Express company was held
in Omaha Friday and old officers were re-
elected. The Pacific Express company
stock is held principally by the Union Pa
cific, and Missouri Pacific and the Wabash.
Although the headquarters of the COM
pany have been moved to st. Louis. the
charter requires the presidents Office to
be maintained in Omaha, and in compliance
with that provision a little office is set
aside on the fourth floor of the express
company building at Fourteenth and
Harvey street with the sign president
ONCE" The directors reelected are e. B.
Pryor, F. A. Delano, s. p. Schuyler. c. S.
Clarke, Erastus Young, j. Krutschnitt and
James Eggleston.
The officers elected were James Eggle-
ston, president; e. b. Pryor, vice president;
w r. Carter secretary and treasurer, and
II. b. Hanson assistant secretary and as
sistant treasurer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13
SOUTH OMAHA is ENJoINED
City IL Restrained by Judge TrOup
I'm Missouri Avenue Paw
ing Case.

Judge Troup has issued an Injunction
In the Missouri avenue paving case to pre-
vent the city OF South Omaha from prose-
cutting the work of improving the street
under the contract with Hugh Murphy.
Judge Troup held the city was not in a
legal position to do the work
The court held Murphy's interest in his
original contract was vested and could not
be changed by the law passed afterward
taking away from the city the right to
have the work done. Mr.. Murphy had,
however, openly renounced and abandoned
his vested right in the contract and fur
Their prosecution OF the work. This he had
done without doing any work whatever
under the original contract.
The second contract made with the mayor
and the city engineer Judge Troup held
to be absolutely void and illegal. It being
outside the powers of the officials to make
the contract. The city could not therefore
do any work under It.
The decision leaves open the question OF
what the city is to do with the money
voted by bond issue for the work II is
considered probable the legislature will
have TO pass measure giving the city
authority to expend II.