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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20

"Ieii me all you know about Philip Anson. It interests me-" Snap! The hard composition of his pipe was broken In two. What q pity" cried Willie. "Shall | run and buy you new one?" "No, my boy. no. I can manage Don't mind me. can't talk, but I will listen. May the Lord have mercy on me, will listen!'
 He suffered that night as few men have suffered. Many murderer has had to endure the torments of haunt ed conscience, but few can have been narrowed by hearing their own sons lauding to the sky the victims bene- factions to themselves and to their dead mother.
 ciently to control his voice. He pune tuated their recital by occasional com ments that showed he appreciated ev- cry point. He examined with, interest specimens of their work, for they un- derstood both the stitching and the stamping of leather, and once he found himself duly speculating as to what career he would have carved out for himself were he given in boyhood the opportunities they rejoiced in. But throughout there was in his sur charged brain current of cunning purpose. First, there was Greiner, away in the north, robbing dead man and plotting desolation to some girl. He must be dealt with.
 Then he, the slayer, must be slain and by his own hand. He would spare his sons as much pain as might be within his power.
 He would not merely disappear. leav- ing them dubious and distressed. No. They must know he was dead, not by suicide, but by accident. They would mourn his wretched memory. Better that than live with the abiding grief of the knowledge that he was Philip Anson's murderer.
 He was quite sure now that the dead would arise and call for vengeance if he dared to continue to exist. Yes, that was it-a life for life-a prayer that his deeds might not bear fruit in his children-and then death, speedy, certain death.
 Some reference to the future made by Willie, the younger, who favored his mother more than the outspoken John, gave, Mason an opportunity to pave, the way for the coming separa- tion.
 T don't want you two lads to make any great changes on my account" he said slowly. Tt is far from my in- tention to settle down here and let all your friends become aware that you are supporting a ticket of leave father. Yes, I know. You are good boys, and it won't be any more pleas ant for me toto live away from you than it would be for you-under-other conditions-to be separated from me. But-I am in earnest in this matter. I will stop, here tonight just to feel that I am under the same roof as you. It is your roof, not mine. Long ago I lost the right to provide you with a shelter. Tomorrow go away. have some work to do-a lot of work. It must be attended to at once. Of course you will see me often. We can meet in the evening-go out together but live herewith you-I can't"
 His sons never knew the effort thai this speech cost him. He spoke with such manifest hesitation that Willie. who quickly interpreted the less pro nounced signs of a mans thought: winked warning at his brother.
 He said, with an optic signal:
 Not word now, John. Just lea, things as they arc"
 (To ha oopkin,aa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
Keeps Posted.

Premier Campbell-Bannerman, of England, is the exact opposite of his predecessor. Balfour. in one thing. The latter said that while he was in office he never read the newspapers. The present prime minister not only reads them, but writes for them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
Women in Foreiun Mills,

Four-fifths of the operatives in Jap anese mills are women. probably due to the fact that they will work for less than the men. Men are only em. ployed when absolutely necessary. such as for bosses. loom fixers. the heaviest card room work, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
Meant for a Compliment.

". S. Gilbert. the celebrated au. thor of comic opera. once described Miss Rosina Brandram. the Savoy contralto. as "Rosina of glorious voice. that rolls out as full bodied Burgundy rolls down."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
lIcuid Stove polIsh.

Liquid stove polish of the kind sold by fakirs Is always dangerous. Furni- ture polish should be used with great care and all cloths used in the rubbing should be burned away from the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
Sayinqs of Childhood.

Dearest. why did you cut the poor angleworm in two with your spadeZ" said the shocked mother to her little girl. "oh. mamma" replied the child. he seemed so onesome!"-woman's Home Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
(To be continued.J
An Important Distinction.

Do you think America is develop ing an aristocracy?"
 T strongly suspect it," answered Miss Cayenne. "A great deal of def erence is being shown toward people who got their money in trade instead of getting it by graft."-Washington Star. >.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
Hard.hIp. of th. loaf.r.

%Dar ain no such thing as real loaf. in" said Uncle Eben: If you doesn' do yoh share O work. you's goter hus- tie aroun' lookin' foh excuses"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
Spencer Not or,hodox.

The dean of Westminster has re- fused to admit a memorial tablet which was dedicated to Herbert Spen- cer. on the ground that he was not orthodox in his Christian belief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20
Too.hplek p,.,t

A toothpick factory near Paris turns out zo.ooo. 600 quills snnually- It is the largest plant of the hind in the world
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-20

H HILIP was thrown into the sea U on a Tuesday. Jocky Mason
 | reached London on Wednesday ~ and kept bis appointment with
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
MUST STOP ALL
IMPROVEMENTS
Heavy Loss to Railroads Caused by
Hostile; State Legislation.
Companies Claim Retaliation Is Not
the Aim-But Simple Prudence to
Stop Work Until II Is Known
Where Moneo is Coming From to
Pay for Them.

Chicago, March 14.-Railroad presi-
dents agree that the general disposition
all over the country to attack the roads
by means of hostile bills has reached a
stage where some decided action must
be taken or the country will suffer Sc
verely. As matter Of fact, the roads
already have suffered tremendous
losses, but eventually the heaviest bur-
den will fall upon the public in dimin-
ished and inferior service, general re-
trenchment, cheaper equipment and
the abandonment of extensions which
would develop new country.
The greatest danger, according to all
authorities, lies in the great crop OF
two-cent rate bills, regardless Of the
conditions in the states adopting the
bills. In the East it is possible to main
tain good service at this rate. In the
West it is not.
Benjamin Winchell, president of the
Rock Island system, probably best
eptomzes the sense of all the replies
received to messages sent all presi-
dents asking for an opinion on present
conditions and what was necessary to
reduce the danger of poorer service.
Mr.. Winchell says:
"If the Interstate Commerce COM
mission does its work wisely and
sanely, as believe it will do, the rail-
roads have nothing to fear. They will
get even justice, which is all they ask.
l am relying on the sound sense Of
fairness of the American people to stop
before the situation becomes acute
financially. 1t is a mistake to say the
railroads are retaliating by reducing
their service and abandoning great en-
terprises. 1t is simple prudence, a
bowling to the storm. We are forced
to stop building new lines, buying cars
and other equipment until we know
where the money is coming from. 1t
is simple business sense, and not retail
iation.
81 am heartily in accord with the
plan for railroad presidents to confer
with President Roosevelt. We must
take the public more into our conf
dence and break down the distrust Co
operation with the government in
laudable reforms is good thing
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
EXPLOSION ON WARSHlP.
All France Appalled, at Disaster on
New BattIeship.

Toulon, March 13.-The powder
magazines on board the French battle
ship Jena blew up at 1:35 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon, and as result Cap
tain Adigard, commander of the battle
ship; Captain Vertier, chief CT staff OF
the Mediterranean squadron, and from
70 to so bluejackets are dead, while
Rear Admiral Manceron and hundreds
of men are suffering from injuries.
Naval circles are aghast and the public
is stunned by the appalling catastrophe,
coming so soon after the loss Of the
French submarine boat Lutin, in which
16 men met death.
The entire after part of the Jena was
blown to pieces. The bodies of the vic
TINS were hurled through the air by a
succession of explosions and panic
stricken workmen at the arsenal fled
for their lives from the vicinity of the
drydock. Scores on board the Jena
Jumped over board on the stone quays
and sustained serious injuries.
The primary cause of the accident
was the premature explosion of tor
pedo. What caused the explosion is
not known, but the powder magazines
of the Jena were set on fire and the Ie-
suting explosions practically DESTROYED
what was considered one of the best
vessels of the French navy. The Jena
Lad lust undergone the final construc-
tion of her hull and machinery, the
latter part having been partly over
hauled preparatory to joining the
squadron today.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
HUMILIATION TO JAPANESE.
Limitation on Destination of ,mmi-
grants Resented.

Toxic, March IA question has
arisen regarding the last clause of arti-
Gle second of the treaty between Japan
and the United States, which has been
cited bv the government at Wash ngton
as authority for the statement that the
Japanese government hitherto has been
issuing passports limiting the destina-
ton of emigrants. The passports SIM
ply certify to the nationality OF their
holders and the placing of a restriction
on them by an administrative measure,
is declared here to be unauthorized by
law and an infringement of the personal
right to travel guaranteed by the con-
stitution.
In view, however, of the attitude of
the American government, in not call
ing for the enforcement of the clause
mentioned, it is thought that the limi-
tation so placed will be left unquestion-
ed. Even then japanese jurists believe
that the action of the American govern
ment in restricting the destination OF
holders of passports will not be upheld
before a court. Administrative action
and litigation since the San Francisco
school trouble have brought the clause
into prominence, and Japan has begun
to smart under the alleged humiliation.
1t would be no surprise should pressure
be brought on the government to have
it abstain from issuing passports limit
ing the destination Of their bearers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
DECISION IN
LAND FRAUDS
Williamson BIggs and Van Gesner
Fall in Plea.
Ex-Congressman's Appeal Dismissed
and Biggs and Van Gesner's Writ
Of Error Overruled-Last Two in
Shadow of Prison-LittIe Chance
for Williamson.

Portland, March 12.-Thrice tried,
finally convicted, and facing sentences
Of both fine and Imprisonment for COM
plicity in the Oregon land frauds, j. N.
Williamson, ex-congressman, DR.. Van
Gesner and Marion Biggs have met
with an adverse ruling from the Circuit
court of Appeals. sitting at San Fran
cisco. By decision handed down yes
terday the Appellate court confirmed
the conviction of Van Gesner and
Biggs, overruling the long writ of er-
rors that they had taken from the find
ings of the lower tribunal. In the case
of Williamson, the appeal was dismis-
sed for the reason that a similar appeal
has been taken to the Supreme court
of the United States.
Although through technicality the
appeal of Williamson is thus dismissed,
the decision is as clearly victory for
the government in his case as in the
cases of Van Gesner and Biggs. The
ex ex-congressman' appeal was taken
upon exactly the same grounds as
those of his co-conspirato1s In their
cases the decision was absolutely ad-
verse, which is equivalent to all ad-
verse decision in the Williamson ap-
peal, go far as the merits of the case
are concerned.
There was imposed against William
son sentence of 10 months imprison-
ment and a fine of $500 and a similar
sentence was pronounced against Biggs.
Because of Van Gesner's age and i'm
paired health the court made the i'm
prisonment in his case only five
months, but ruled that he should pay
"a fine of 81 900.
If the law is permitted to take it's
course, the mandate from the court of
Appeals will issue in about Is days.
Application will then be made by the
Federal authorities to have the mandate
entered in the court here. following
that an order fol the imprisonment OF
Van Gesner and Biggs will be issued
bv the United States marshal. The
hearing of Williamson in the Supreme
court will probably occur within the
next three months.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON, D. 6.
LAND ORDER is RECALLED.
President Finds Holding Up of Titles
Hardship on Settlers.

Washington, March 14.-President
Roosevelt today sent the following let
ter to the secretary Of the interior can
ceiling his order of February IL, relat-
ing to the issuance of evidence OF title
under the public land laws:
"My order of February II, 1907, re-
lating to the issue of evidence CT title
under the public land laws is hereby
cancelled for the reason that congress
did not appropriate an amount suffi-
cient to enable the commissioner of the
general land Office properly to carry out
the purposes of that order, which were
to have such examinations made of all
applications for patent as would facili-
tate the issuance of title to bona fide
settlers and homemakers; would reduce
illegal entries to a minimum and bring
the work Of the land Office up to date.
With the amount actually appropriated
it is not possible to carry out the order
OF to provide with certainty for the de-
lection of fraud without causing unrea-
sonabe hardship to bona fide settlers
and homemakers.
"In order to accomplish as much as
can be accomplished with our present
means IN preventing illegal acquisition
Of public lands, the commissioner of
the general land Office will detail all
his available field and Office force in
such manner, by concentration or other
wise, as will as effectively as is possible
with the actual appropriation restrict
fraud, enforce the existing laws and
promote the bona fide settlement of
public lands by homemakers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
philippine ELECTIONS IN JULY
I aft Will Attend Opening of First As
semblY in September.

Washington, March 15.-Secretary
Taft's proposed visit to the Philippines
in September to attend the opening OF
the first Philippine assembly has direct
ed attention toward the new legislative
BODY to be created for the islanders
The assembly will consist OF 81 mem
bers apportioned upon the basis of one
delegate for each 5000 persons, and
provision is made to increase the num-
Der to total of 100. 1t will in gen
eral way correspond to the American
house of representatives, while the
Philippine commission will correspond
to the United States senate, and the
acts of the assembly must secure the
approval of the commission before they
become laws.
Elections are to be held on July 80
Secretary Taft will start for the islands
in August, and the first assembly will
convene in September. Subsequent
elections for the assembly are to be held
upon the first Tuesday after the first
Monday of November in odd numbered
years, the delegates to hold office fol-
two years.
The election law of the Philippine
islands requires that voters must be
males 90 years old, citizens of the
Philippines. The Australian ballot
system is to be used, and heavy penal
ties are prescribed for corrupt practices
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
DECLINE TO MEET PINCHOT.
Fulton and Hepburn Unwilling to Sup
port Charges.

Washington, March 13.-In a report
made to the house, Representative Lit
tleield, of Maine, chairman of the com.
mittee on expenditures in the depart.
ment of Agriculture, defends the Fores.
try bureau of that department.
The recent attacks made upon G ford
Pinchot, chief forester, by Senators
Fulton, of Oregon, and Hepburn, Of
Idaho, on the floor of the senate are
held to be disproved by Mr.. Littlefeld
after an examination of Mr.. Pinchot
under oath. Senator Fulton charged
that the Forestry bureau was the "worst
organized department of the govern
ment," and blamed it for the land
frauds in the Far West. Upon exam
ination, Mr.. Littlefeld found only one
flaw in the entire organization of the
bureau, which was only minor in char
acter, and Immediately remedied on his
suggestion. He showed that the land
frauds O. which Senator Fulton COM
planned were all perpetrated before the
bureau of Forestry was established and
when that branch of the government
was under the control of the Interior
department.
Senator Fulton declined an invitation
to appear before Mr.. Littlefeld's com
mittee and cross examine Mr.. Pinchot,
as did Mr.. Hepburn, who charged that
at meeting of the adv coates of forestry
at Boise. Idaho, last summer he had
been howled down and openly insulted
by employees of Mr.. Pinchot's bureau
Mr.. Lttlefield himself was present at
this meeting, and stated that there
were not to exceed twenty foresters in
an audience of l 800 at that meeting,
and Senator Hepburn had rever men
toned the matter to him.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
WITHDRAWN FROM FOREST.
Large Area in Pend d'OrieIe Noun
tains Open to Settlers

Washington, March 16.-The Forest
service has received notice that 372 200
acres of land in Stevens county, Wash.
have been released from temporary
withdrawal. This land lies between
the Pend d'Oreille river on the east and
the Colvile and Columbia rivers on
the west. 1t is principally unsurveyed
and mountainous. The area was orig
inally withdrawn pending examination
to determine suitability for addition to
the Priest River national forest.
Its release was recommended by the
forester because Of numerous protests
by settlers against its reservation and
because protection of the watersheds
was not necessary in order to conserve
any streams used for irrigation pur-
poses. Reports of examiners show that
it is chiefly brush land area much
burned over, though small proportion
is timbered.
The released land will be subject to
settlement for 90 days before becoming
subject to entry.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
HOPE TO RECOVER THE MONEY
Treasury Theft Has Not Yet Been
Returned, However.

Chicago, March 14.-"1f the man
who got the $4,000 from the sub
treasury will send it back through the
mail or by express, the chances are that
he never will be detected"
This observation was made yesterday
by high Federal official working on
the disappearance of the money, and it
represents the hope of the government
authorities, so far as can be learned
from anyone engaged in the investiga-
ton. The hope that the money would
be returned in some mysterious fashion
failed to mater ialize.
Deputy Treasurer Bantz admitted for
the first time that there is remote
possibility that the cash in the sub,
treasury is not $l73,000 short. He
made it with reservation.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
Defects Found in Dreadnaught.

London, March 14.-According to
the Chronicle today, the official ac-
counts of the Dreadnaught' behavior
on her trip to Trinidad are not alto
gether supported by private letters.
The engines worked we'll, but the heat
in the engine room exceeded anything
ever experienced by those on board.
Owing to the great size of the ship, her
maneuvering qualities at slow speed
were not equal to those OF small ships.
1t is stated that the big battleship can
not keep her station with reciprocating
ships at 20 knots, and that for night
maneuvering without lights, in close
formation, the ship is out of the run
ming.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
DAKOTA'S GREW PAID OFF.
Sailors of Wrecked Steamship to be
Sent Home.

Yokohama, March 12,-The crew OF
the wrecked steamer Dakota has been
discharged The Europeans will be
sent to America on the American
steamer fremont. The Asiatics will
be sent to Hongkong. The majority OF
the passengers left here will take the
steamer Siberia. Their hotel and other
expenses were paid by the Gcreat
Northern Steamship company, owners
of the Oak TIA.
The American consul has sent $3.50
to the governor of Chibu prefecture for
distribution among the fishermen who
assisted in the rescue of the American
passengers. No salvage measures have
yet been taken.
An official inquiry has been arranged,
steps having been taken for the preser-
walton of evidence. Captain Francke,
OF the Dakota, is still at the scene OF
the wreck, awaiting the decision of the
underwriters.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
GRAFT IN IRRIGATION.
Officials ana ~v,..aS.ors IN Idaho
Work Suspected.

Boise, March 3.-Evidences Of graft
in the arid land reclamation service OF
the govern ment has been discovered
and is now in possession OF the depart
ment Of the Interior at Washington.
Action looking toward number of in
dictments is anticipated. The princi-
pal evidence, 80 far as disclosed here,
relates to gratis in Idaho, but it is
said that similar conditions exist
throughout the service and that officials
in nearly all the Western states where
irrigation work is in progress will have
to answer.
The Federal grand jury, now in seq
sion here, will probably take the mat
ter up, 60 far as this state is affected,
il the new secretary Of the interior,
James R. Garfield, says the word, and
decides to furnish evidence now in his
possession. Agents of the department
have been conducting an investigation
for some time. Their discoveries in
Idaho are said to typify conditions in
other places, and reorganization of
the department is said to be in pros
pect.
The charges in general are that en-
gineers and other officials of the de-
partment are standing in" with ia
vored contractors in some instances,
and in other instances have thrown out
bids in order to make commissions on
the purchase of machinery by the gov
eminent and to profit in other ways.
In Idaho the Boise Payette irrigation
project has been under special scrutiny.
Evidence has been secured bearing
on the relations of the contracting firm
of Hubbard & Carlson, having head
quarters at Boise, with certain depart
ment officials. 1t is charged in affi-
davits now on file that this firm has re-
ceived many special favors and expla-
nation has been asked of the reason for
this.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-03-21
Floods in Ohio Valley,

Pittsburg, March 1.-THE Monon-
gahela, Allegheny and Ohio. rivers are
tonight rising rapidly. A stage of 26
feet has been reached in this city, and
by tomorrow night % feet is antici-
pated. This stage is six feet over the
danger mark. Reports from upriver
points are alarming. A greater part of
many towns in the Monongahela valley
is submerged, and many persons mar
rowly escaped with their lives. The
property damage is heavy. A bridge
at Harmarsville collapsed, precipitating
a freight train into the water,