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The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Spiked Poker came.

1T reminds me" he continued, "of
that spiked game Of poker out West.
The sucker held -four aces. and reached
for the pot.
Nothing doing said one of the
other players, i hold a whang-doodle:
That takes everything-you lose You
should have noticed the sign behind the
Ia BILE
The next night" said the contractor.
the sucker returned with a big bunch
Of dough. determined to get even. TIE
game progressed, and when the table
was stacked with the long green. he
called. 1 have a whang- doodle he
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Rock Island Got Gold B-ick.

When the Rock Island people bought
the line they got the stocks and the
bonds. but no tracks. no cars, no loco
motives, and no money.
This revelation has made the commIs-
sIoners eager 20 ask Hartman what is
a railroad anyhow Wall Street is BY
no means unanimous as 10 the effect Of
these revelations The large Hartman
foIowingl sees the stock market denor-
allied and gilt-edge securities striking
new low records every day
There is. however, a Conserva tive ele-
mont in the Street which believes the
exposure viii De OF eventual benefit
IThis element is OF the opinion that Efar-
riman ana his associates are riding for
a fall and IL they bad gone on I'm
checked there would have been q real
panic ana not mere stock flurry. as at
present No real American interest
they say, is likely TO be affected bv
wholesale squeezing out of water from
Hartman stocks.
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Tried to Make Excuses.

There VIII tried to make excuses
for his presence in Viola's room. but I
told him that in the light of what we
knew 1 didn't care to talk about his
a-.....-l
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Story Told in Figures.

According 60 the books of the c. &
A, Mr. Hilliard said the total capitali-
z2tiOn since Hartman bought the road
had been raised TO over Sl25. 100000 less
5000 600 contingent liabilities The
capitalization had been increased from
$SS,000.00o TO apparently Sis. 000. 600 out of
which only SlSGQ0O1 was in reality
spent on the property.
Referring TO the sale OF S4GC19. 90
bonds 10 the stockholders of which the
syndicate composed of 7. N. Hartman.
Mortimer SchiT, George j. Gould. and
James SGllman represented % per cent
ar s.. the Rock Island controller said
that the books disclosed that 25 per cent
had been called October. 10. Igg9. from
which about S9,Qe9,0)0 was secured
On May :, 1890. IS per cent was called,
briging IN 81 93S 000 making q total Sc
cured Of S50,S23, fS2 representing SO per
cent Of the S40o00.G00 bond isesue. of
this S20,S32. 4S2 cash, $S,607,CS5 was raised
10 pay Off prior lien bonds and about
S6,Jo0.U00 TO pay the 90 per cent dividend.
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Calumny Not Stayed.

Later in the session. replying 10
charges made in magazine article.
Senator Bailey went over much that has
been laid at his. door in the recent In
vostiSatiOn in his State. He entered the
broadest and most sweeping denial-and
he convinced his hearers. From end 70
end Of the country went up a chorus of
denunciaticn of the enemies who had
tried TO blacken the character Of a great
man and devoted friend Of the people.
1t was assumed that the hand Of ca
lumay had been stayed.
Instead. the fight against Senator Bail
ey was reOpened with greater virulence
in his home State. There has been an
investigation that has developed remark
able accusations and startling evidence.
The Senator has been accused of rela-
tions to great corporate interests which
seemed unbelievable by Washington peo-
pie who had followed his course in Con-
Gress. Aside from criticism, which has
attributed to him a somewhat pharisai-
cal attitude of superior virtue. nothing
ia the career Of the Senator in Wash
ington has been found to Justify attack
on his course as a Senator
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Texas Divided.

Therefore, the remarkable things that
have been brought out in Texas. and
the still more remarkable fact that the
vindicatiOn given by the Texas Lcgis-
lature comes with sadly divided sup
port in both houses. has been a real
sensation. In the State senate the reso-
luton declaring him eXoIerated was
adopted by the vote OF 10 % II. and in
the house by a vote OF 10 TO 40: while
in the lower house twenty--eight mem
bers refused 10 vote, or we're absent.
Neither house waited for the receipt and
examination of :he evidence taken be-
fore the investigating committee.
Senator Bailey has been in recent
weeks intensely bitter toward his oppO-
nents. Repeatedly there have been the
sharpest and most personal passages
He has denounced his opponents as liars
ard prosecutors. He knows, no doubt
that his cause needs defense in the Ma
.tional Senate. and the statement that
he proposes to make a great speech on
his case has made Il certain that il he
does not change his mind. he will have
an audience which will follow his every
word.
The Washington times., 1907-02-28

4 understand the ques'-~a." said Dr..
Evans You want me TO answer yes.
or no to complex question. which
cannot - in Justice TO myself. and
The Washington times., 1907-02-28

HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, Feb. 2S
Both rivers clear
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
TEMPERATURE.
DoMNTOWN.
Registerod Anlecks standard Thermometer
SUN TABLE.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today. ......................
Sun rises tomorrow. w....................
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Continued on Ninth Page.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05

Washington, March 2s.-Under in
structions recently issued, collectors of
customs throughout the country were
directed to deposit their customs re-
ceipts in the regular repositories. This,
however, did not embrace the so-called
subtreasury cities. These instructions
have been today enlarged by the secre-
tary so that the public deposits with
national bank repositories in New York
city will at once be increased about
sl5, 900, 900 from customs receipts un-
der the provisions of the act of March
4, 1907.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
FEAR REVOLT IN CHINA.
Spirit Of Rebellion Growing Rife in
Famine Districts.

Washington, March 26. - From
Shanghai advices received at the State
department 1t appears that the ruling
dynasty in China is seriously alarmed
over the effect OF the spread OF famine
through the country and the opportuni-
ty 1t offers to seditionaiy societies to
enlist converts TO their cause directed
against the government.
The governments inability to re-
lieve suffering, 1t Is said, has been
magnifled and the hardships CT the peo-
pie attributed to lack OF sympathy by
the government for the POOR classes.
The information indicates that pro-
paganda has been organized to further
the circulation OF stories Of the charsct-
er outlined, and 1t is said that State
department officials fear that spread
OF f'hysteria may engender a general up.
rising. II such should be the result,
there is danger that the government
might not be able to control the situa-
tion. American and other foreign in
terests then will be jeopardized. So
great Is the concern that diplomatic
and consular officials in China have
been instructed to keep Washington ad.
vised Of every turn in the situation.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
Can Sell Relinnulshment.

Washington, March 27.--Announc-
ing the opinion of the court in favor Of
Flahiv, in the case Of Edward II. Love
vs. Annie Flahiv, involving contest
over land in Missoula county, Mon
tana, Justice Brewer, of the Supreme
court Of the United States, today laid
down some general principles regarding
the REIMBURSEMENT Of homestead ap-
plications and the sale OF land taken
up under the homestead law before the
issuance Of the patent. On that point
the court held that relinquishments
can be sold.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
NEW 3vRE FOR WHITE PLAGUE.
Medical Scientists are Satisfied Their
Experiments are Success.

Boston, Marh 26.--iIope for suffer.
ers from the great white plague Is held
out by the success OF experiments with
vaccine incubation M cure for tuber-
culosIs, not only Of lungs, but on other
organs Of the body, by the faculty OF
Tufts College Medical school and path
illogical department Of the Massachu-
setts general hospital.
The treatment has already been test
cd In the case Of Mrs. Curtis Guild, jr.,
wife Of Governor Guild, with most en-
couraging results.
At Tufts Medical school the work has
been In charge Of DR.. Timothy Leary,
professor Of pathology and bacteriology
In the Massachusetts, General hospital,
and Dr.. James Homer Wright. Dr..
Wright calls the treatment "the OPP
sonic method" from the fact that the
opsonins in the human body are stimu-
lated 10 greater activity.
In the case Of disease when danger
Gus bacteria attack the body, the op-
sonins set TO work TO destroy the bac-
terIa. II they succeed, the patient re-
covers, but II they fail, the disease pre-
crosses and the deadly absorption Ct
the vital organs begins.
DIR. Leary says oI the preventative
with which he Is experimenting:
"what we are trying TO do, and what
others in every part OF the medical and
scientific world are at work trying "a
do, Is to elaborate a specific which will
so strengthen powers Of the human
blood that their resistance to the in.
roads Of disease will not only be in.
creased but prolonged; which will
make them immune against the inroadf
Of the bacteria and keep them up tc
the point which they must possess in
order TO perform the work for which
they were intended by nature"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
MoaE pELeaATes 10 Be SEMI.
Roosevelt to Strengthen Hague Mis-
sion--Date Still Uudecided.

Washington, March 30.--President
Roosevelt has concluded to increase the
number Of American delegates to the
second Hague conference, proceeding
which will not have any effect, how
ever, upon the disposition OF the var
ious projects that will be considered at
that gathering, because each nation
represented is entitled to hut one vote.
But because Of the complexity and i'm
portance Of the programme, it is felt
by the president that the American del
sgation should be enlarged to permit Of
a subdivision into committees II need
be.
When the announcement was made
last June OF the intention TO hold a
second conference, it was also stated
that American would be represented by
General Horace Porter, formerly am
bassador to France; Joseph II. Choat,
formerly ambassador to England, and
Judge U. NJ. Rose, Of Little Rock,
Ark, formerly president Of the Ameri-
can Bar association. The president and
Secretary Root have already selected
the additional delegates, but it is not
deemed proper to announce the names
in advance OF formal notice that the
second conference actually is to be held.
For, notwithstanding the fact that now
scarcely more than so days is to inter-
yene between this date and the date
suggested by the government Of The
Netherlands as suitable for the begin
ming Of the conference at The Hague,
possibly through some oversight hte
formal invitations to the nations to par
ticipate have not been issued.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
INCREASED MEAT EXPORTS.
Total Value of Products Sent OLt
Last Year $3.50, 900, 900.

Washington, March 26.-The tota'
expectations of meat and dairy products
and food animals from the United
States last year aggregated over $780,
600, 900 in value, according to a state
ment issued bv the bureau Of statistics
of the department of Commerce and
Labor.
This represents an increase Of $780,
900, 900, or As per cent, during the de-
cade from 1896 to 1906. More than
so per cent Of last years exports went
to the United Kingdom. OF the $780,
000,0 900 worth of meats, dairy pro-
ducts and food animals pssing out of
the United States last year, SAC, 0,0O0,- :
900 was in live animals, $5S, 900, 600
in lard, $50, 900, 900 in bacon, s25, ,OOO,- :
600 in fresh beef, $21, 900, 900 in hams,
SIS, 900, 900 in oleomargarine, $14 ,0O0.-
900 in pork other than bacon and hams,
"a, 100000 in butter and $1,000, 900
in cheese.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
Work on the Poorman Group.

Baker City--That there are 100000
tons Of copper ore assaying sl4 ton
lying at the surface on the Poorman
group Of claims, is the declaration OF
Manager Arthur, OF the mines, who
has just returned from the property,
There are outcroppings assaying from 2
to per cent In copper, the greatest in
Oregon. The Poolman group promises
to be one Of the richest copper mines in
the great copper belt Of Eastern Ore.
gon, The company now has a double
shift at work.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
Cattle Grazing on Reserves.

Washington, March 29.-The Forest
service today announces that 1888, 800
cattle and horses and 4,s95,0 sheep
will be permitted to Craze on Western
forest reserves during 1907, of which
100, 500 cattle and horses and 731, 900
sheep will be permitted in Oregon;
$4,000 cattle and $4,000 sheep in
Washington. Livestock which has
heretofore regularly used the range in
the recently created reserves and four
additions in Oregon will be permitted
to Craze free during the present season.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
CHARGED TOLL.
Commissioner Gallagher Took Fees
From Fellow Grafters.

San Francisco, March 26.-A feature
OF the boodling operations of the super
visors not hitherto exposed and which
surpasses in genuine cussedness any
thing yet revealed, came out today
when it was learned that Supervisor
Gallagher, who acted as distributor OF
the swag, charged his fellow supervisors
a commission Of per cent on all bood-
le he collected for them.
Gallagher admits it in his confession.
He said he did 1t because Of the expense
he was put to in the way of car fare
and the risks involved. Gallagher hot
ly defended himself when questioned in
the grand jury room about the practice,
He said he thought he was honestly en-
titled to the brokers' commission. In
some cases, he said, his colleagues pro-
tested, but he informed them that II he
was not to get the commission they
would not get the Doodle.
Although Louis Glass, of the Pacific
States Telephone company, and Abram
Detwiller, OF the Home Telephone COM
pany, the two indicted magnates. have
not been apprehended by the police, no
fear is felt by the prosecution as it is
believed that both men will surrender.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
Soldiers Had shotguns, Too.

Washington, March 2s.-The cross
examination of Thomas Taylor, former
ly of Company F, Twenty-tifth infantry,
was resumed today when the senate
committee on military affairs again
took up its investigation of the "shoot-
ing up" of Brownsville, Tex. When
asked concerning the issue of extra am
munition to soldiers when they desired
to go hunting, Taylor said he had new
er secured any, because he always took
one Of three shotguns belonging to his
company. This is the first admission
since the investigation was begun that
the company had shotguns in its pos
session. Joseph L. Wilson, company
B, gave testimony concerning events OF
the night Of August Is, when the
shooting occurred, similar to that given
by Taylor.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
NUMEROUS SITES OFFERED.
State Board to Select Land for instl-
tuts for Feeble Minded.

salem--At u special meeting Of the
members Of the board for the feeble
minded institute, n voluminous list Of
tracts OF land sites for the construction
OF the new buildings was presented by
the owners for the consideration OF the
board. Maps, blue prints and descrlp-
tions OF many desirable places were laid
before them. In fact, the table around
which Governor Chamberlain, State
Treasurer Steel and Acting Secretary
OF State Benson sat was piled 10 high
with documents that the board decided
60 appoint special committee to ex-
anime each tract OF land separately, Se-
lect the most desirable, secure the best
prices and report 10 the board at the
earliest opportunity.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
news FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
COAL ROADS BROUGHT TO TIME
indiana and Illinois Lines Adopt Gov
ernment Suggestions"

Washington, March 29.-Prompt ac-
ion by the Interstate Commerce COM
mission has iysrted what might have
developed into serious clasb between
the coal shippers and the railroads Of
Indiana and Illinois. On March Is the
Indiana Railroad commission, the Unit
ed Mineworkers and representative coal
operators OF Indiana and Illinois COM
plained 10 the commission that the
carriers had given notice OF an advance
Of 2 cents ton on coal from Indiana
and Illinois points to Chicago. Such
an advance, they pointed out, would
seriously affect both miners and opera
tors. The question Of filing formal
complaint against the railroads was
considered by the delegation. An inti-
nation also was made that proceedings
would be instituted against the carriers
for violation OF the antitrust law.
Since that time the commission has
been in communication with all the
presidents interested, and in the words
Of Chairman Knapp, certain sugges-
tions" were made to the railroads. 1t
was announced by the commission to-
day that replies to the communication
had been received from the interested
lines and that the determination to
make the proposed advance in the coal
rates had been reconsidered and aband-
onad
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
PORTLAND MARKETS.

wheat-Club, 7Sc: bluestem, 75c;
valley, zoe; red, 7lc.
oats--No. white, $1,000; gray,
$2s@29.
Barley--Feed, $22 80 per ton; brew
ing, $23; rolled, $23 .50@24 so.
Rye-$l .45@l.50 per cwt.
Corn-Whole, $25; cracked. $26 per
ton.
Hay-valley timothy, No. l, $l6@16
per ton; Eastern Oregon timothy, $l7
OILS; clover, 80; cheat, 80; grain hay,
S9@l0; alfalfa, $l4.
Butter--Fancy creamery, S5@37M NC
per pound.
Butter Fat-First grade cream, sec
per pound; second grade cream, &c less
per pound.
PoultIy--Average old hens, l5c per
pound; mixed chickens. lac; spring,
fryers and broilers. 20@22kc; old
roosteis, l0@l2c; dressed chickens, l6
Ollie; turkeys, live, l3@l5c; turkeys,
dressed, choice, ls16@20c; geese, live,
Sc; ducks, 16@lsc.
Eggs-0regon ranch, 23c per dozen.
Apples-Common, 75e(0$l.25 per
box; choice, $1,000.
Vegetsbles-Turnips, $1@l.25 per
sack; carrots, $l@1 .25 per sack; beets,
81. l.25@1.50 per sack; hoiseradish, 10
Sc per pound caulifower, $3.50 per
dozen; celery, "a per crate; lettuce,
head, 35@45c per dozen; onions, 10@
1870 per dozen; sprouts, Sc per pound /;
radishes, SOC per dozen; asparagus, ~
@l5c per pound; rhubarb. $2.25@2,50
per box.
onions-oregon, 81 1901 ,S5 per hun
dred.
Potatoes--0regon Burbanks, fancy,
81 .50@l 10; No. choice, 81. .25@l 40.
Veal-DTessed, 51S @9c per pound.
Beef--Dressed bulls, 3@3ec per
pound; cows, 5@6c; country steers,
8@7c.
Mutton--Dressed, fancy, l0@10hc
per pound; ordinary, 5000; spring
lambs, l5@18c.'
Pork--Dressed, 6@9c per pound.
Hops-S@1lc per pound, according
to quality.
Wool-Eastern Oregon average best,
13@1sc per pound, according to shrink
age; valley, 20@2Sc, according to fine-
ness; mohair, choice, 2s@29c per
pound.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
PROBE FOR LAND FRAUDS.
Another Federal Grand Jury Begins
Sessions In A. RI.

Portland-WithIn two weeks another
Federal giand jury will begin 10 grind
on Oregon land frauds. The jury will
be summoned soon and the old as we'll
as the new cases that have been inves-
tigated by and through the United
States district attorneys Office and by
the agents Of Special Inspector Thomas
Is. Nouhansen, together with the cases
that have been worked up by Edward
w. Dixon, In charge Of the special
agent for Oregon, will be laid before
the jurors.
When Francis ]. Heney left Portland
to tear the lid of OF graft In San Fran
cisco, he left number Of land fraud
cases, evidence In which was already In
the hands Of the United States attor-
ney, to be brought TO the attention Of
n grand Jury. Since his departure the
work Of investigating new cases OF fraud
has been going on and when the jury
gets into action II will have long ses.
sion.
Among the cases OF alleged fraud that
will be brought TO the attention Of the
jury are those said to have been discov.
cred In and around Pendleton. To thi,
list will be added others that rumoi
says involve Il number Of prominent
men, not only In Oregon, but in severa
other states,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
To Increase Direct Tax.

Lyons, March 26.-Minister of FL
nance Calliu made great speech here
today defining the governments eco
nomic policy as directed toward the
gradual diminution of indirect taxation
and the substitution of direct tax pro-
portionate to the means of the tax
payer. The income tax, he said, was
the first great step in this direction,
He was willing to modify the measure,
he said, for he did not pretend it could
not be improved, but he insisted that
the principle remain intact as at pres
ent enforced.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
Beg TO Get Deeds.

salem--Jacob d. Holtzerman, Of
Minneapolis, attorney for the holders
OF IL Kelliher-Turner school land cer-
tincates, covering about $500 acres
located In Southern Oregon, appeared
before the state land board at a recent
special meeting In the interest OF HE
clients, who want deeds to the lend,
Most OF them live at Dayton, Ohio.
These certificates were among those is-
rued upon what is known as the Kelli-
her.Turner applications, which were
alleged by ex.state Land Agent Oswald
West TO have been forgerles, and upon
being investigated by the Marion coun-
ty grand jury during the month Of
April, 1908, were so reported to the
state land board.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
Parents and Teachers orranlze.

The Dalles--The Teachers and Pat
rons' Educational association, organ
lied March s, now has 1876 patrons, as
the result OF circular letters sent out
by the city superintendent to ascertain
the sentiment OF the people relative to
school and home cooperation. The
object OF the association Is to encourage
a better school spirit In The Dalles; to
bring the parents and teachers closer
together in social way; to discuss.
freely and fully, all matters pertaining
to school life, and to recommend such
reforms in the schools Of The Dalles as
will meet the requirements Of the pres
ent and provide for the future.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
willamette Rally OF TIN June.

Willamette University, salem--An-
nouncement Is made that the big rally
in connection with the new building
and it's unknown donor, which had
been scheduled for April 3, has been
postponed until next June. The meet
ing, which was for the purpose Of max
ing announcements, boosting the en-
dowment fund, and formulating plans,
cannot be held, as all the plans contem-
plated will not be completed by that
time.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-04-05
Arrange for summer Camps,

Washington, March 2S.-Brigadier
General Murray, chief of artillery, has
requested the adjutant general TO in
struct the commanding officers of the
artillery districts to put himself in di-
rect communication with the state au-
thorities with view to ascertaining
the details of their plans and in order
to render them such assistance as may
be practicable in connection with ar
rangements for transporting, employ
ing, subsistence, instructing and return
ing to their homes in safety such troops
as may participate therein.