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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
AMBASSADOR FROM JAPAN.
viii Visit Portland and Seattle on Be-
half of His Countrymen.

half of His Countrymen.
Washington, May lit. Taxa.
hashi, Of Seattle, has been in frequent
consultation with the japanese ambas-
sador the past few days regarding the
japanese situation in the far North
west. The ambassador il greatly in
terested In Takahashi's statement that
business men Of Oregon and Washing
ton generally are not hostile to Japan
ese and has promised to visk Seattle
and Portland in few weeks for the
purpose Of making personal investiga-
ton. The exact date OF his trip can
not be fixed until the ambassador has
concluded the ceremonies in connection
with the entertainment of General Ku-
roki and party in this city and James
town. Takahashi will participate in
the Kuroki reception here and start fol
home in about ten days via New York
and Boston.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
AFTER THE WATCH TRUST.
lts Goods Are Sold Abroad for Less
Than at Home.

Washington, May s.--Charles E.
Keene, Of New York, president Of the
Independent Watch Dealers associa-
tion. today conferred with Assistant
District Attorney Purdy concerning an
investigation which the department is
making into the methods Of the socalled
watch trust" Mr.. Keene presented
to Mr.. Purdy, he said, evidence con-
cerning the operations Of the alleged
watch trust. He asserted that Ameri.
can made watches could be purchased
in various European countries for much
less than they could be bought in this
country, and that the alleged watch
trust sold watches to foreign dealers at
q much less price than they quoted to
American dealers He exhibited Amer
ican watches which he had purchased
abroad for less than he could buy them
in this country.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
GRAFT IN KANSAS CITY.
Investigation to Begin, Conducted by
Governor Folk.

Investigation to Begin, Conducted by
Governor Folk.
Kansas City. Nc, May 7.-Tomor-
row morning the board Of police COM
missioners will begin their promised
Investigation Of charges Of police cor
ruption. The probable advent in Kan
sas City within the next week or 30 OF
Governor Folk, who has practically
said he would come here and take q
hand personally in the investigation,
gives promise OF sensational disclosures.
For q long time allegations have
been made that graft was commonly
practicsd.
1t has been charged that IL extended
all the way from the protection Of petty
criminals to the covering up--for con-
sideration-of the graver crimes Of muir
ders, and dangerous crooks shielded,
and appointments made at the behest
Of certain factions TO pay political debts.
Chief Of Police Hayes has repeatedly
said that he courted an investigation Of
his department, and he has offered tc
give the governor and the police com
missioners all aid at his command.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Exnrss. Rate Too High.

Washington, May THE Interstate
Commerce commission has rendered its
first opinion in a case involving the
reasona bleness of an express rate. The
case was brought by the society Of
American florists, who claimed that the
rate charged by the United States Ex-
press company on cut flowers from New
Jersey points to New York city was un.
reasonable. This rate, until July, 1905,
was so cents per hundred pounds, and
at that time was raised to 81. Com
missioner Lane, who delivered the
opinion, holds that the rate could be
reduced to go cents.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
InvessIgate Ar,e.ian Wells.

. Washington, May s,-Representative
Jones has just received assurances from
the director Of the United States geo.
logical survey that the request for an
investigation on aftesian water possi-
bilities in the Yakima valley will be
complied with. The region specified is
Gold Creek valley, in the vicinity Of
township ~ north, range "a east. From
a superficial investigation Of this region
1t appears that artesian possibilities
are excellent. The investigation con-
templated will develop all the facts
possible.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
HAS POWER TO REGULATE.
Railroads Are Creatures of Nation,
Saws Judge Farra.

Washington, May THAT the Unit
ed States has full power under the con-
stitution to govern and control railroad
corporations is declared by Judge E. II.
FaSrar, Of New Orleans. in letter ad-
dressed to President Roosevelt. The
railroads, he says, are creatures Of the
Nation. This fact places them under
the rule Of the nation, and has the dual
result both Of regulating the roads and
protecting them from an unjust exac-
tion by the states. The roads can be
protected, he says, against the preju-
dice Of the local jury by giving them
the right to sue and be sued in the Fed
eral courts. The national government
should provide the manner and extent
through which the roads should be tax-
ed by the states.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
READY FOR TRIAL.
Lawyers. Witnesses and Reporters
Occupy Al Available Rooms.

Lawyers, witnesses ana reporters
Occupy All Available Rooms.
Boise, Ida, May Practically every
available room in Boise, the capital
city OF Idaho, has been reserved for
lawyers, witnesses, or newspaper men
In attendance TO the court which will
try William Haywood on the charge Of
the murder OF former governor Frank
Steunenberg. While there is little or
no public discussion Of the case, the
undercurrent OF interest runs strong,
and every incoming train brings addi-
tions to the very large number of people
connected with the case who are al
ready on the ground.
That there might be some delay has
been dissipated by statements emanat-
ing from both sides. Clarence Darrow,
CT Chicago, and E. F. Richardson, oi
Denver, jointly leading counsel for the
defense Of Haywood, have both stated
that they are ready for trial. Counsel
Cor the prosecution, James H. Hawley,
and Senator W. E Borah, who have
been engaged specially, are OF the opin'
ion that there will be no further delay.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat-Club, 7sc; bluestem, SOC;
valley, Tic; red, 76c.
Oats--No. white, s29; gray $3.50
20.
Rye--tl .459l so per cwt.
Barley-Feed, t22.60 per ton; brew
ing, t2S; rolled, s2S .50@24. so.
Corn-Whole, $26; cracked, t2e per
ton,
Hay-valley timothy, No. ], Sl5@
10 per top; Eastern Oregon timothy,
s1s@l9; clover, So: cheat, 50; grain
hay, s9@l0.
Fruits--Strawberries, Oregon, l2K
l5c pound; apples, tl@2.60 per box,
Vegetables-Turnips, $l@l.25 per
sack; carrots, &l@l,2b per sack; beets,
81 .26@l so per sack; caulifower, SIG
/ rs per dozen; lettuce, head, S6@45c
per dozen; radishes, zoe per dozen
asparagus, l0c per pound; rhubarb, &c
per pound.
oniOns--oregon, s2.5o0s per hun.
dred.
Potatoes-oregon, $l.s5@2 per sack
new potatoes, Sc pound; sweet pota'
toes, &c per pound.
Butter--Fancy creamery, 20@22&t
per pound.
Butter Fat-First grade cream, 21C
per pound; second grade cream, 20 lest
per pound.
Poultry - Average old hens, 15C
per pound; mixed chickens, 16@l5kci
spring fryers and broilers, 22k@25ci
old ROSTERS, 9@l0o; dressed chickens
18@17c; turkeys, live, 1S@15c; tur'
keys, dressed, choice, 1871 @20c; geese
live, Sc; young ducks nominal, ole
ducks, 16@1Sc. g
Eggs-lSc per dozen.
veal-Dressed, 51S@sc per pound
Beef, Dressed bulls, 4@46c pei
pound; COWS, 6@7c; country steers
7@sc. @
Mutton-Dressed, fancy, l0@10k,
per pound; ordinary, 5000; spring
lambs, with pelts, 9@l0c.
Pork-Dressed, 6@9c per pound.
Hops-6@9c per pound, according K
quality. tae
wool-Eastern Oregon average best
15@l9c per pound, according to shrink
age; valley, s0@2lc, according to fine
ness; mohair, choice, 29@S0c Pc
pound.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Fine Berth for Wood.

Washington, May s.-The order as
signing various officers to command de-
partmenst proposed by the general staff
was issued today by the adjutant gen.
eral Of the army. 1t provides that Ma
jor General Wood shall be relieved from
the command of the Philippine division
and shall assume command Of the de-
partment Of the East at Governors is
land, relieving Major General Grant,
who is ordered to assume command Of
the department Of the Lakes at Chi
cago, relieving Brigadier General
Carter,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
FIXTURES BY the POUND.
Keystons State Capitol oraf,srs Must
Face Criminal Charges.


Harrisburg, Pa, May 7.-civil and
criminal salts will be brought by Az
torney General Todd against those re-
sponsibie for the state capItol scandal.
A complete list Of the defendants will
not be known until the inquiry is COM
pleted. The commission will bold no
more public sessions until after the
Legislature adjourns on May Is.
Az the commission cannot finish lie
work In time to report 10 the present
legislature, as provided In the resolu-
tion creating that body, the investiga-
tors will send report 70 the general
assembly which will simply be an an.
nouncement that the inquiry 10 incom-
plete and request that It's time be en-
tended indefinitely, and that II be au-
thorized to make its report to Governor
Stuart when ready.
The suits will be based on the testi.
mony showing that the contractor col.
lected from the state for 1852 thermo-
stats and installed only 36S, and on the
Substitution Of domestic for baccarai
glass and an inferior glass for Tiffany
iavrile. The testimony also shows that
while the more elaborate Of the t2,00t
worth OF lighting fixtures was 70 b
mercurial gold, the bulk Of those In
stalled were merely lacqseied, the lat
ter process costing one-tenth the pric'
Of the former. All these fixtures wer'
supplied 10 the state ut a cost Of $4.sI
"per pound.''
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
CROP OUTLOOK GOOD.
Fall and Spring Whea, In harnsy Are
In excellent Condition.


Burps--Ptospects are good for the
largest crop Of grain, grass and huit
produced since cultivation began In
Harney county. There is more acreage
In grain than ever before. Both fall
and spring wheat are iecsiving atten'
tion from the farmers, who desire to
see which is the nost productive, some
Of the farmers contending fall grain
does not do we'll here. 10 far, how
ever, II has been o success.
The sagcbrush land cultivated for the
flrt time last year will produce good
crops II farmers will cultivate the soil
a. they do In other successful agricul.
tural countries.
The native grass is better than b'
several years. and there will DO plenty
OF feed for the stock this summer. The
hay crop will be larger than last year,
and with the fodder left over from lasl
winter insures plenty Of iced for th,
coming winter.
Fruit trees are In healthy condi'
tion, and nj present there Is good pros
poets for q large crop OF fruit. .las'
iall several collections OF fruit were
sent out Of this county TO show wha'
could be produced here, and all wai
pronounced OF frst class quality.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
OREGON STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST
WATER IN PLENTY.
large irrigated Tract In Baker County
Thrown Open.

Large irrigated Tract In Baker County
Thrown Open.
Baker City--The placing upon the
market Of large tract Of land lying
northeast Of this city and owned by the
Baker Irrigation company, marks one
Of the greatest steps in the progress Of
the metropolis OF Eastern Oregon. The
opening Of this body Of land TO purchas.
ers Ii an event that has been awaited
with interest by large number Of
homeseekers OF Baker City and vicinity,
who have been watching the progress
OF the irrigation ditch since work COM
menced on II about is months ago.
Tho canal heads In the Powder river
about eight miles south OF Baker City,
and after following the tortuous contour
OF the valley and the hillside for die
tance Of ~ miles, reaches the reservoir
site, one mile east Of this city. Along
q good portion Of the mountain side
above South Bapeer the canal has, at
great expense, been cut into the solid
rock. thus obylating the use Of the
cheaper but temporary wooden fume,
The company has not spared any OK.
pense TO provide against any accident
that would deprive II OF the water al
the critical period OF irrigation work
and AT one point near Sutton creek Z
long line Of iiume has been dispensed
with by making an immense All o.
earth.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
State to MAKE Own Light.

salem--The board Of capitol building
commissioners has called for proposals
for supplying the state institutions at
Salem with electric light after March
1908, when the present contract with
the Portland General Electric company
will expire. Proposals must be sub
mitted by'June 4. In case the state
cannot secure satisfactory terms plant
will be installed at the penitentiary,
and the state win make Its own cleo.
tricity for the capitol, prison, asylum,
blind school, mute school, reform school
and asylum farm.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Took ToI, From Police.

Chicago, May THAT the city Of
Chicago has for years been violating
the civil service law was brought to the
light by the investigation Of the police
department, which resulted yesterday
in indictments being returned against
four city officers and two detectives un-
der Mayor Dunne's administration.
The investigation began ten days ago,
following charges made during the re-
cent mayoralty campaign that ex-Chiei
of Police Collins had used his depart
ment to further the interests of Dunno
by receiving money iromthe police.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Northwest Postal Affalrs.

Z Washington, May S.-Pcstmasters
appointed: Oregon-New Pine Creek,
Benjamin F. Griffith, vice H. M. Flem-
ing, resigned. Washington--Lamar
Albert s. Gross, vice M. L. McNelly,
resigned. John ]. Rezek has been ap-
pointed regular, Samuel P. Soule, sub
stitute, rural free delivery carrier,
route l.; Roy M. Cowles regular, Whit
ney H. Cowles substitute, route 2,
Wenatchee, Wash.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Wants Experts tor Land Once.

Washington, May 7.-Commissioner
Ballinger. Of the general land Office,
has asked Secretary Garfield to assign
to duty in his bureau two of the busi-
ness experts who are to be engaged by
the secretary to suggest improved plans
for the betterment Of the service Of his
department, to assist in developing GER
tain reforms now in progress in his bu-
reau In order that particular attention
may be paid to the divisions of mail
and files and accounts.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Securing Nails Star, Up

Pendleton-wlth an increased force
OF workmen and new and added ma
chinery the Pendleton securing mills
has begun the 1907 seasons run OF
eight months duration. Manager
Judd, who recently arrived here from
his home In Boston, predicts q hard
run this year and an increase In the
manufacture of woolen goods at this
place to supply the eastern demand ior
western made stock. An extra night
shift will start to work In about a
week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Big Cheese Factory for Lorraine.

Lonne-The cheese factory to be
started during May by e. II Crow will
be an important industry to this COM
munity and county. The milk OF about
200 COWS will be used at once, which
will bring return OF from 1900 to
$4,000 month TO the owners. For
the present, the products Of the factory
will be handled through the local
merchants.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
MeatInr pemand for Brick.

Albany--with view to avoiding the
brick famine, which prevailed in this
city last summer, j. s. Morgan, Of
Albany, Is burning two kilns of s00,-
600. brick each. OF this amount he
has orders for 40, 900 brick for building
in Albany and surrounding towns, and
Is planning to burn another kiln Of
equal size.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
pona,s, Book, 10 State LIbrarN.

salem-Mfs. Cleveland Rockwell, Of
Portland, has donated to the state IL
brary set Of 80 volumes OF Reports Of
the United States Coast and Geodetic
Surveys, showing the sweep Of the coast
of Oregon and Washington and the
Columbia river. The books were q
part OF the library Of the late Cleve.
land Rockwell who took deep interest
In the coast survey work.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
pre.lden,,. Words penounced. i.

Mobile, Ala, May THE Socialists
Of this city and surrounding places
held largely attended meeting at
Fairhope, a single tax colony, today.
The presidents statement as to the
undesirability of Meyer, Haywood and
Pettibone we're denounced.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Opens Actors, Fair a, New York.

Washington, May Sat 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon the president touch
ed a button at the White House which
opened the fair for the benefit Of the
actors at the Metropolitan opera house
in New York
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Cruiser Tacoma Leaves Santiago.

Washington. May S.-The cruiser
Tacoma, by orders of the Navy depart
ment, has left Santiago, the scene OF
the recent collision between the sailors
Of that ship and the police. and gone to
Guantanamo, thus removing the possi-
bility of further friction.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
sureson NobIe Sent to Canal.

Washington, May 8. - Captain
Robert E. Noble, assistant surgeon, is
relieved from duty at Fort Casey to
take effect upon arrival at that post Of
First Lieutenant John r. Bosley, assist
ant surgeon, and will then repair to
this city for duty with the Isthmian
Canal commission.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Treasury Statement.

Washington, May 9.-Today's treas
ury statement shows: Available cash
balance, 1856, ,2Ss,079 gold coin and
bullion, sos, 800, ,sss; gold certificates,
| t4S, 1926, $3.50.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Awards Carrylnr Contract.

Washington, May S.-Secretary Gar
field awarded the contract for transpor-
tation Of supplies from Seattle to Rein
deer stations and schools in Alaska for
the coming season to Captain Michael
White, Of Ballard, Wash.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Gold Strike at Rooster Rock

Albany--A gold strike is reported
near Rooster Rock, o we'll known land
mark on the Willamette Valley 4 Cas-
cade Mountain wagon road, near the
Upper Soda resort, which is 81 miles
east Of Albany. Some very rich ore is
said to have been found, but the extent
Of the discovery has not been learned,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Lo. Angeles Fears Strike.

Los Angeles, May 7.-Prospects for
a local teamsters strike which last
night appeared encouraging have sud-
denly taken q turn in the opposite d.
rection and there is q possibility Of a
serious strike in the immediate future
with many other branches Of labor in
volved.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Close Bridge for Repairs.

Oregon City-The Circuit court has
closed the big suspension bridge that
spans the Willamette river at Oregon
City to teams and wagons, allowing
pedestrians to pass over. Extensive re-
pairs will be commenced at once and
rushed as fast as possible
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
Nav hlospital for Eugene. .

Eugene-Eugene Is to have new
hospital ON College hill to cost approx
imately $4,000. The building will be
of wood, and bids will be received at
once for construction, twill be known
as the Eugene General hospital. The
corporation consists Of about 10 doctors
Of Lane county and few Eugene citi-
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
aaker Wins for Inspector.

salem-Labor Commissioner 0. P.
Hoff has appointed Edward Trumbull,
OF Salisbury, Baker county, factory
inspector. He is foreman in q plan
ing mill and is familiar with machin-
cry.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-17
New Register at HALEY.

Washington, May ALVIN McMa-
hon was today appointed register of the
land Office at HALEY, Idaho.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-03-07
NEW BLOW AT JAPS.
LEGISLATURE FORelDS OWNER.
SHIP OF LANDS.
California Assembly PASSES Bill
Aimed at Thrifty OricntaIs-Town
of Washington, Ark, Is Pracfi-
caIIy Wiped Out by Tornado.

The lower house of the Legislature of
California passed a sweeping anti-.Iapan-
csc and anti Chinese measure introduced
by Assemblyman Drew of Fresno. The
bill is known as the "anti-alien property
holding bill" 1t is aimed at the japanese
and Chinese property owners in that
State and is intended to prevent them
from acquiring and owning property for
a longer period than five years. In urg-
ing the passage of the bill Drew stated
that since Jan. l of this year one-third
OF the property transfers in Fresno had
been to japanese. The bill provides that
any alien who does not become a citizen
OF the United States shall acquire and
hold title TO lands in the State for not
more than five years If within that time
tire alien does not become a citizen the
district attorney shall compel the sale of
his land or houses japanese and Chinese
are not specifically named but as they
cannot become citizens the bill is aimed
directly at them and precludes them from
owning property for more than five years.
The measure also provides that no con-
tract. agreement or lease of real estate
fer longer period than year shall be
made TO any alien and any lease. agree
mcnt or devise of real estate made to any
alien for long period sha / be null and
void.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-03-07
HISTORY OF CASE IN ST LOUIS
David P. Dyer, Jr., Found Short, but
Is Acquitted by Jury.


David L. Dyer, Jr., receiving teller of
the United States subtreasury in st.
Louis, was found Sol 800 short in his
accounts Oct. 5, 1906, and the disap-
pearance of the money has never been
explained. The shortage was discovered
hy Chief Clerk Johnson after he had de-
t.cted Dyer taking a package of money
from Paying Teller Ferguson's cage. Dyer
admitted taking the package. aaa said he
took it to balance his accounts for the
Inspection of the chief clerk. but stated
that he was privately trying to learn the
cause of the shortage, which he himself
had discovered Sept. %. Dyer's father,
Col. d. Z. Dyer. ST., was and still is
United States District Attorney in st.
Louis, but a special attorney. +. W.
Lehman. was appointed by the govern
ment TO conduct the prosecution of the
receiving teller Judge Einkelnburg. the
judge of the district federal court in st.
Louis. disqualified himself on account of
and Judge Garland tried the case. The
jury returned a verdict of acquittal, the
foreman explaining afterward that the
evidence of ENLIGHTENMENT was entirely
circumstantial and not sufficient to war
rant conviction Dyer's promptness in
answering the prosecuting attorneys
questions and his frankness throughout
the trial made favorable impression on
the jury.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-03-07

Mrs mike" Mcdonald, wife of the
former Chicago gambling king, who is IN
der arrest for the Staying of Webster
Guerin, and who, the police feared, would
die in her cell OF hysteria after the shoot
ing. has improved since her removal to
the county Jail hospital. There is no
question. declared the Jail physician, that
Mrs. Mcdonald is mentally deranged at
present and has been so since she fired
the shot that killed Guerin. The ques-
ton which the authorities wish to deter
mine. according to the physician, is
whether the woman was insane before the
tragedy.
According to the attorney retained by
Mcdonald, the line of defense will depend
upon Mrs. McDonald's version of the
case. The woman, he says, may have no
recollection of the shooting and have been
insane at the time, or she may have been
attacked by Guerin and shot in self-de-
tense, or the two may have been strug-
Cling for the pistol when it exploded.