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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
RESCUED BY
LIFE SAVERS
S Gamer Corona Wrecked and Only
One Life Lost.
Struck While Attemp'i'g to Enter
Port at Eureka in Bad We ather-
Hard Work to Reach Vessel With
Line From Shore-Seyond Range
of Beach Gun.

| Eureka, March 2. - The steamer
Corona, Captain Boyd, considered the
best boat in the Pacific Coast Steam
ship company's service between this
city and San Francisco, lies straddling
the north jetty on the Humboldt bar,
hopeless wreck. The Corona, with
nearly 100 passengers aboard, struck
at 1910 o'clock yesterday morning, as
Captain Boyd was attempting, in the
teeth of Il stingng wind and terrific
bar flood, to drive her into port.
The usual scenes attendant upon
shipwreck followed. The passengers
rushed into the social hall. Some of
the women were hysterical and some of
the men were palsied with fear, but
reassuring words from the crew and
some of the calmer passengers brought
calm. Thereafter the passengers as
sembled upon the hurricane deck,
where they remained until the rescue
work was undertaken in the afternoon.
Soon after the ship struck, boat, in
charge of Quartermaster Gum, was
lowered away. 1t contained three Of
the crew and three steerage passengers.
This boat capszed at once in the boil
ing surf and II. Erickson, a Swcde,
was drowned. Gum and the others
succeeded in reaching shore, the life
saving crew under Captain 1ennig
having come to their assistance.
A second boat, in charge of Second
Officer B. V. Joenn, was put off.
Badly battered and leaking like sieve,
while, I. F. Sothern, night saloon
watchman, formerly marine in the
United States navy, stripped to the
waist and attempted to carry line
ashore. The small line he had tied
about his waist parted, however, before
he had gone far. Sothern was picked
up by the life-savers. Several attempts
were made to shoot line aboard with
the Lyle gun, but each time the line
fell far short.
Finally it was decided by Captain
Hennig and the life-savers to 90 out in
the billows, and they made as ga liant
voyage as ever men undertook, finally
reaching the side of the Corona and
picking up the line.
Within a short time after the Corona
struck, news OF the accident was COM
municated to Eureka and several thous-
and people during the day went to the
beach opposite the wreck to watch the
work Of rescue. Several unsuccessful
attempts We're made to work early in
the dav, but it was not until 4:5O
O'Clock in the afternoon that Captain
Hennig and his men worked effectively.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Tuesday, February 26.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The senate
today passed the sundry civil appro,
priation bill carrying $l14,57S, ,S6l, an
increase of over $4,000, 900 as COM
pared with the house bill. 1t also
passed the Aldrich currency bill by a
vote of 43 to IA.
The currency bill authorizes the issu-
ance of $40 gold certificates, to the end
that the $40 greenbacks may be broken
up into 81, 81 and IS bills, for which
there is a great demand. L also au-
thorizes the deposit Of customs receipts
in national banks, as internal revenue
receipts are now deposited. 1t raises
from $4,000, 900 to $9,0OO,O0O the ma
tional bank circulation that may be re-
tired in any one month.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Japanese Cru isers for jamestown.

Yokohama, March 2.-The Japanese
cruisers Tsukiba and Chitose left at IL
O'Clock this morning for jamestown,
Va. Naval Minister Vice Admiral
Saito. Admrals Togo, tic, Inouye, the
naval attache at the American embassy,
Consul General Miller and local Jap
anese officials were present upon the
occasion. The emperor and crown
prince sent special aides de camp with
a farewell message to Admiral Ijuin on
the flagship Tsukiba. The pier, which
was decorated, was lined with an in
terested but undemonstrative crowd.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
RAILROADS ARE BLAMED,
Secure All Practical Men That Work
on Panama Canal.

Augusta, Ca, March 1--WE are
down and out" said j. B. Mcdonald,
president of the Panama Construction
company, in discussing the rejection OF
the bid of w. j. OLIVER for the con-
struction of the Panama canal. "They
have taken the matter out of our hands
and it now rests with the president
The responsibility should be placed
where it belongs.
II cannot see Why our bid should
have been rejected, except that it is due
to the far reaching Vaccinations of the
political influences that have worked
against all bids that threaten actual
construction of the big canal. 1t is
hardly necessary to say that these in
terests are those of the trans-continental
railroads.
"You will notice that, one by one,
the practical men who have been iden-
titled with the canal have been picked
off by big financial interests. 1t is not
difficult to trace the relations. This is
very poor business, however, for the
canal is bound to come, if not during
this administration, then during anoth-
er. 1t is inevitable.
II cannot see where the president
and his associates are right, and do not
see how they will be able to dig the
canal. Sooner or later the ditch will
have to be dug under the businesslke
management of a constructor who has
figured cost down to minimum. Our
company was willing to perform ever
item of the agreement required by the
government. 1t was our understanding
that, when the conditions imposed by
the government were met, the contract
went to our company. We have made
every preparation at considerable ex-
pense and were prepared to begin SHOW
cling dirt on or before the time limit Of
go DAYS"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Agree m Appeal Bill,

Washington, Feb. 27.-The confer
ence report on the bill regulating ap-
peals in criminal prosecutions to per-
init appeals by the government, as
adopted by the senate today, allows
writs of error within 30 days on behalf
Of the United States in the District
courts direct to the Supreme court of
the United States on all criminal de-
cisions on demurrers to indictments
or arresting of judgment of convic-
tion for insufficiency of the indictment,
where decisions are based on the in
validity or construction of the statutes.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
City Now Spotless Town.

San Francisco, March 5. - spot
less town" was inaugurated when at
the sound of bugle Sunday morning,
10000 men with picks, shovels and
brooms, and $500 teams, began to
clean up the dirt and debris in the
streets. While the entire city was
co cred, special attention was given to
the burneo district. When night fell a
great improvement of the district was
noticed and many tons of dirt had been
removed. 1t was the result Of volun-
teer labor, and men of all professions
and occupations participated.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Conr ressmen to Visit Panama.

Washington, March "A party con-
sisting of Speaker Cannon, Senator
Curtis, Representatives Tawney, Min
nesota; Loudenslager, New Jersey
Sherman, Littauer and Olcott, New
York; Mckinley, Illinois; Moore.
Pennsylvania, and L. w. Busbey, Sec
retary to Speaker Cannon, will sail
from New York on March 5 for cruise
to the West Indies, South America, the
Panama canal and Cuba. The party
will be absent one month.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Smothers Piles Pet Bill.

Washington, Feb. 26.-There is trou-
BILE ahead for REPRESENTATIVE Cushman,
because he today defeated the pet bill
of Senator Piles, authorizing the ap-
pointment of an appraiser of customs
for Puget sound. The bill passed the
senate and was called up in the house,
when motion was made to attach an
amendment removing the office of col
lector of customs from Port Townsend
to Seattle. Mr.. Cushman objected,
and the bill was put aside.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Over 5000 Are Homeless.

Naples, March 5.-The mountain in
the province of Potenza. near Monte
munro, which is slipping into the val
ley, began again this morning to move,
after having remained quiet since Sat
urday night. The roaring of the avail
anches was heard for considerable
distance. Trees were uproOted and the
whole country was devastated. Five
thousand persons are homeless. 1t is
feare that the whole village will be
covered over
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Nav Shin Firearms,

New Orleans, March 4.-Nicaragua
and Honduras may tomorrow ship fire.
arms from the United States without
fear of detention. Shipments of fire.
arms for both governments have been
held up here pending instructions from
Washington, but Attorney General
Bonaparte wired that "the department
could find no authority under existing
for the detention of the
munitions OF war mentioned" and the
shipments will be released.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Thursday, February %.

Washington, Feb. 28.-The senate
today passed without division the bill
extending government aid to the Alaska
Yukon-Pacitic exposition to be held in
Seattle in 1909 and debated for several
hours the denatured alcohol bill, reach
ing no conclusion on the latter measure
The conference report on the army
appropriation bill was presented and
by the senate's receding on the point
in controversy-its provision for the
retirement of paymasters' clerks-a
complete agreement between the two
houses resulted.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Ma ior GoethaIs' Record.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Major G. W.
6 Dethals, named by the president as
chief engineer of the Panama canal
was graduated from West Point in 1880
and after two years at the engineers
school at Willets Point, n Y, was for
two years on the staff of General Nell
son A. Miles as engineer officer of the
department of the Columbia, and in
numerous other positions. He was a
chief engineer of the army corps during
the war with Spain.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Avalanche Threatens CITY.

Naples, March "A mountain in
Po',..zr. norr the village of Monte
munro, is slipping into the valley in a
serIc, IF lanusiIdes and threatening to
ovcrwhelm the village. The people
are fleeing in panic. Only low spur
of the mountain is preventing the de-
structiOn of the village and this resist
ance apparently socn will be overcome.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07

Washington, Feb. 26.-General de-
bate on the ship subsidy bill continued
throughout the day in the house. The
rule limiting the general debate to five
hours was by unanimous consent
amended so that general debate shall
run through tomorrow, with a night
session from O'Clock until II o'clock
when the debate will terminate. Mr.
Grosvenor was the principal champion
of the bill
The conference reports on the fortifi-
cations and the omnibus revenue cutter
bills were adopted. The conference
reports on the army and river and har-
Dor appropriation bills were presented.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Saturday, March 2

Washington, March 2.-The house
devoted most of its time today to con-
sidering the senate amendments to the
sundry civil and agricultural appropri-
alton bills. The senate amendments
to the sundry civil bill directing the
department of Commerce and Labor to
make an investigation of the industrial
conditions of female and child labor,
relating to a further examination OF
black sands, appropriating 1925, 900
for the transportation of silver dollars
were disagreed to and further confer
ence ordered. The night session lasted
until | :25.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
New Treaty Causes Uproar

st. Thomas, ID. w. l., March 2. -
There is intense excitement in Santo
Domingo regarding the new American
Dominican treaty. The ministers de-
mand the withdrawal of Senior Velas1
quez' portfolio or that the president ac-
cept their designations.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Monday, February 25.

Washington, Feb. 25 - The senate
today passed the agricultural appropri-
alton bill, carrying nearly $40, 900, 600,
with an amendment providing that
forest reserves in certain Western
states shall not be created or enlarged
without an act Of congress, the post
Office appropriation bill, carrying $210,-
100000; the pension appropriation
bill, carrying $145, 100000, and the
bill authorizing the establishment Of
an agricultural bank in the Philippines.
By vote OF 43 to r9 the senate to-
night ratified the Santo Domingo
treaty. This was one more vote in
the affirmative than was required.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
DOINGS OF OUR NATIONAL
BODY OF LAWMAKERS

feated an amendment offered by Lit
tauer excepting the Sierra, the Sonoma
and the Ventura, of the Ocaenic line,
from the operation of the provision en-
powering the postmaster general to
make contracts with citizens of the
United States for carrying the mails on
steamships. This was regarded as a
test vote in relation to the Pacific
lines.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07

Washington, Feb. 2S.-General de-
bate on the ship subsidy bill in the
house terminated at 2:l5 p. m. today,
whereupon the bill was read under the
five-minute. rule for amendments
From that time until the recess at 6
O'Clock amendments were offered and
the discussion proceeded thereon. The
leaders on both sides were drawn into
the debate.
By vote of 112 to 127 the house de-
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07

Washington, March BY a roll call
vote of 50 to |, the senate today in
structed its conferees upon the pension
appropriation bill to insist on retaining
the Is pension agencies throughout the
country. The house abolished all ex-
cept the one in Washington.
The senate today passed the defcien-
cy appropriation bill The bill carries
slightly less than $40, 100000. 1t was
amended by the senate by the inclusion
of sevreal provisions aggregating $500,
900, among which is an item of $l5,-
600 to reimburse Senator Smoot for his
fight to retain his seat.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
On Sands in Dover Strait.

London, March 5.-The Red Star line
steamer Vaderland. Captain Ehoff,
which sailed from Antwerp on Satur-
day for New York, is ashore on Good
win sands.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07

Washington, Feb. 25.-Ship subsidy
secured marked impetus today in the
house, which, just before adjournment,
adopted rule that will probably in
sure the passage of the Littauer substi-
tute for the senate bill and result be-
fore the final adjournment in positive
legislation.
The rule was reported by Dalzell in
the shape of a resolution providing that
the compromise bill shall be consid-
cred, with debate limited to five hours,
and that the final vote shall be taken
not later than next Friday afternoon
at o'clock. The rule was adopted by
a vote of 15S to 1872, "a Republicans
voting with the Democrats in opposi-
ton to the rule.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Wednesday, February 27.

Washington, Feb. 27.-After listen
ing to an argument by Patterson O
Colorado in favor of government owner
ship of railroads, the senate today
agreed to the conference report on the
river and harbor bill. Protests were
made against the reduction from $3.50.
600 to $3.50, 900 of the amount for i'm
provements in the Mississippi river be
tween Cairo and st. Louis by Hopkins
Cullom, Stone, Allison and Overman
The smaller amount prevailed.
Washington, Feb. .27.-Humphrey Of
Washington held the center of the stage
for considerable time today durine
the debate in the house on the ship sub.
sidy bill. He had hot exchange OF
compliments with Sullivan of Massa.
chusetts about the attitude of the Dem.
ocrats on the Japanese controversy.
He said he would not vote to report
any bill that would not provide that
the flag shall 60 to the Philippines
He charged the Democratic party with
trying to keep this country from hold
ing communication with the Philip
pines Gin order to bring disgrace upon
our administration of those islands
They hope to inveigle us into a war
with Japan, to make us SO weak that
Japan will attack us, and then they
hope to ride into power over their coun-
try's disgrace" he said.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07

Washington, March 1.-The dena-
tured alcohol bill passed the senate to-
day by a vote of IS to /. Pettus OF
Alabama cast the negative vote. This
action was taken after the committee
amendment requiring the presence Of a
government storekeeper whenever alco-
hol is being manufactured had been de-
feated by vote Of A. to Is. The bill
as passed contains a senate amendment
permitting rum to be denatured. Con-
sequently the measure must be returned
to the house for action. The bill is
intended to make it possible for a farm
er to establish stills of limited capacity
for the manufacture of alcohol to be de-
natured.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-07
Friday, March |.

Washington. March lit has been
years since the house was the scene of
so general battle between two great
parties as took place today over the
ship subsidy bill. The bill was passed, =,
but not until it had been defeated,
and this fact in itself shows how close
the alingment was.
Immediately after the first ballot dis
cussions began and on the final vote to
pass the bill as amendmed the work
done by the Republican leaders during
the heat of the battle was made mani
fest. The bill was passed, 155 to l49.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-19
VIRGINIA PLAYS
v. M. l. CADETS
Game Will Be Hardest Struggle
University Team Has
Yet Had.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. October
ls.-Virginia's game tomorrow with
The Virginia Military Institute promises
TO he the hardest contest scheduled
for the home grounds this season, and
no doubt Head Coach Johnson vii!
send in his strongest team.
Despite the fact that the practice
this week has been quite strenuous.
bu, few injuries have resulted. and the
players are in fairly good physical
condition. There was no scrimmagc
this afternoon. Four teams were sent
through signal practice. however. The
players on the varsity were given O
long drill In running back and getting
down on kick-ofYs. while the backneld
men engaged In punting and goal
kicking.
Coach Johnson will select his team
tomorrow from the following mem
bers of his squad: Naddux or Talia-
leFro, right end: Wexford or Holiday.
right tackle: Williams or Wood. right
guard: Cloth or Kollock. centre; Doc
man or calfee. left guard: Grler or
'Cecil left tackle: Jones or Randolph.
left end; Honaker or Cosby quarter
back; Crawford or Hume right half
back, Neff or CALDWELL. let. halfback:
Yancy or McMnrdo. fullback.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-19
BEN BAN BEATS OUT
BR00 [ NYMPH.
Coming Strong at Finish, 4 to I
Chance Outsprints
Favorite.
1FAvoRI1Es WIN ALL OTHERS
rf,c,. pe,+e OF r a ,vrcrre p
'FAvoRITEs WIN ALL OTHERS
Uncle Beats Out Lawrence P.
Daley in Fourth Race.
Other Winners.

NEW YORK. October 1s.-Ben Ban.
a 4 to shot. won the Fordhan, han
dicap. seven furlongs. at Belmont Park
to-day. defeating tho favorlte, Brook
dale Nymph, by a head. Brookdale
Nymph was the pacemaker, but IN the
stretch she began to tire and Ben Ban,
coming strong, won by a neck, SUM
marics:
First race--three-year.ol ds and up,
selling; one mile--St. Valentine t13 TO
81 first, Crafty e to ~. place. second,
Yada &c to l, show third. Time, 40.
Second race-two-year-old selling;
six and half furlongs, strai1ht--Tave
Crest 20 to 10Y first, ebert e to !,
placer second, Bridge Whist q to I,
10 show third. Time. 1:222-5.
Third race--handicap. three-year-
Lane Alien ri to 1o) first, Prince
CHM g to 2 place. SECOND ssa,n$ LORD LORD
Time, 1885.
Fourth race-slx furlongs-Uncls g
to 81 first, Lawrence F. Daley Sc t.
.. place. second. Onatassa q to 10. to
show, third. Time. 1913 as.
Fifth race--the Fordham handicap
third serial, last seven furlongs. main
Icourse-Ben Ban q to ~ first. Brook.
dale Nympli q to 10. place) second,
Kentucky Beau (even, to show) third.
Time 1926 10.
Sixth racial ages mile and a
sixteenth Master Robert q TO 81 first,
Alteration (even, place. second, Gretna
Green tout, to show) third. Time, 1:3b.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-19

and the death Of Tall Bull will be
shown with vivid realism, Previous to
the actual battle the customs and camp
life Of the Indian will be shown In
the erection of Il typical Indian Wis
lage and ths details OF Indian recrea-
ton. sports and pastimes will be de-
tailed with fidelits. to life on the plains
When the redskin was monarch Of
that vast chmaln,&5
{ Other typical Western scenes will bo
made a part Of the Wild West exhibit
ton. There viii be THE Great Train
Hold-up," showing the robbery Of an
express car ana the 'hold-up'' OF the
passengers; IA Holiday at tn Ranch"
In which Hhe plainsman's pleasures will
he revived, and The Attack on An
Emigrant Train" depicting the dan
gers attendant upon tho life of the
pioneer. The congress OF Rough
Riders will also constitute nm inlpor-.
tant part OF the Wild West entertain-
|ment horsemen from I'LL parts OF the
globe having been assembled for the
purpose or giving eXhlbltlons of their
Iproficencv as masters of equestrian
experiences and reckless daring, The
Ientertainment entires Will constitute a
lthrIllng display of unusually interest,"
ling and novel exhibitions,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-19
To Sell Paramount
Heights at Auction
John S. Meyerholz & Co. to
Begin Sale There To-Day
at 2 o'Clock..-Rare
Chance--Valuable
Prizes.

John S. Meyerholz g. Co. have Just
purchased from 4. Roscnbann. of New.
port News. the very desirable property.
."t'airmount Heights on the Fairmount
trolley line, nj the end OF Rcdd Street
The firm will put the property on sale
at auction to homo and investment
seekers. beginning this afternoon at
eoctock, on ensy terms and with at
tractive inducements.
One thousand dollars in money and
presents will be given free to those
attending the sale. which promises to
be one of the most Interesting real
estate events on record
"a $aSo upright piano will be given
free, which IS one OF the prizes offered.
You do not have to buy lot to get q
present; just 30 on hand at . p. NJ
sharp.
Fairnount Heights Is centrally Ia
Gated. being in that section Of Falr-
mount where rsnl estate values have
been constantly increasing. The prcp-
crty commands Nh unsurpassed view
OF Richmond. and is only three minutes
walk from tile Chesapeake aud Ohio
shops and five minutes walk from the
Locomotive Works. 1t is largely im-
proved and desirable.
Only $40 down and 81 a. week arc
required for one to become real es-
tate owner in dartmouth Heights
The sale will last Just one week
October 18th to Gath. Remember that
1t is an auction sale and that you make
your own price.
Your contract is your protection, for
tho firm Will carry you along II YOU
fall behind In payn,snt on account OF
sickness or II YOU get out of work.
Mr.. Meyerholz Is ono Of the most
popular real estate nuctionecrs In tho
and II frcvn1aH N d
selling land from Maine to California.
That he has Interested himself to the
extent Of purchasing Falrmnunt Heights
seems strong evidence OF his confidence
in the propertS and It's prosnects.
EVERYTHING possible will be done to
make 1t Interesting and comfortable
for those attending the sale. as we'll
as profitable to them
Further information. tickets. etc.
can be had at the Office of the hrm.
room s0s. American National Bank
Building, Tenth and Main Streets.