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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 9.-The sig
nificance OF Rear Admiral Brownson's g
addition to the somewhat meager in.
formation which has come from Presi-
dent Roosevelt regarding the contem-
plated two ocean maneuveIs OF the At
lantic battleship feet is regarded here
as having been overlooked in the COM
ment, expert and otherwise, which has
since been indulged in on both conti-
nents.
Admiral Brownson came to Oyster
Bay Friday to take lunch with the
president, protesting entire ignorance
of the maneuver plans. When he left
Sycamore Hill to take the train for
Washington, the admiral had one
thought which he wished emphasized
that it was desirable and important to
demonstrate to the world how quickly
the American navy could transfer its
fighting strength from one ocean to the
other. This was distinctly an addition
to the presidents previous statement
issued through Secretary Loeb, wherein
the object of the maneuvers was said to
be an exercise movement for the benefit
of the navy, to perfect it's training in
fleet exercise on an extended scale, the
purpose and effect of the plan being for
the benefit Of the navy alone.
In everything that has come from the
president regarding the movement, it
has been indicated that the feet, wher-
ever it may go, is to be brought back to
the Atlantic, and that the return is to
be as great demonstration OF speed as
| the outward journey.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Carriers Get Higher Pay.

Washington, July 3,-On July 1853
letter carriers of Portland then receiv-
ing 900 swere promoted to $l,lO0
under the new law, and one carrier at
5000 promoted to $500. The promo
tions are based on growth of popula-
ton. Promotions may be made in other
Oregon cities as follows: $3.50 to 5000;
5000 to $500; $1,000 to $1,100. AL
bany, three from $3.50 to 5000; Astoria,
five from $3.50 to 5000; Baker City, two
from $3.50 to 5000 and one from 5000
to $500; Eugene, three from $3.50 to
5000; Pendleton, three from $3.50 to
5000; The Dalles, two from $3.50 to
5000.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Coolest June On Record

Washington, July 2.-The weather
bureau announced that the month just
closed was the coolest June on record
in Washington, y. c., in the last IS
years, and that the same is probably
true of New England, the Middle At
lantic states and the Lower lake region,
In other parts of the United States the
temperatures were also lower than usu-
al. The bureaus official statement
says, in explanation, that it was caused
by atmospheric pressure.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
HOLDS OFF DAMAGE SUITS.
japanese Consul is Also investigating
Refusal of Licenses.

San Francisco, July 3.-In response
to an inquiry, the japanese consul to-
day informed the Associated Press that
no decision has yet been reached as to
whether suit shall be brought in the
courts to recover in behalf Of Japanese
residents of San Francisco who suffered
loss in the wIecking May % OF a Jap
anese restaurant and bathhouse on Fol-
som street by a mob. The matter was
described as being at the present time
in statu quo.
1t was said by a representative OF the
consul general that the consulate is not
awaiting instructions from Toxic.
1t was further said that the consulate
was investigating the complaint OF
local Japanese that their race is being
Disseminated against by the board OF
police commissioners in refusing to
grant them liquor licenses, intelligence
Office licenses and licenses for similar
municipal privileges. The reply OF
the board is that it is acting under an
ordinance which forbids the issuance
of liquor licenses to any save citizens
Of this country and persons who have
declared their intention OF becoming
citizens, and in accordance with the
rulee OF the board that the other licens-
es named shall not be granted to for-
eigners until American residents have
more fully recovered from the business
shock OF last years earthquake.
The consulate looks with suspicion
on this defense, but wishes to be un-
derstood as desirous Of investigating
further before making any definite re-
commendation to the Toxic govern,
mant
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
American Flour in China.

Washington, July 6.-Vice Consul
A. w. Pontius, of Niuchwang, China,
reports some interesting figures in re-
ference to American shipments of -four
to that port during 1906. He says:
"An increase of nearly 100000 was
shown in comparison with the figures
of the preceding years. The imports OF
American -four during the year were
GAIA, 900 pounds, valued at $7l2, ,05O
in American gold. In addition to the
foregoing figures, American flour to
the amount of $1,336 was imported
from Shanghai. During 1907 the di-
rect imports of American flour will
most likely be larger than those OF the
preceding year.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Nebraska in Commission.

Washington, July 5.-The Navy de-
partment is informed that the new bat
tleship Nebraska was placed in com.
mission today at the Bremerton naval
station on Puget sound, making the
only battleshir in active service in the
Pacicf waters. Lieutenant Conse is
acting as commander of the ship tenn
porarily and has with him only a skele-
ton crew. The Nebraska must remain
at the Bremerton yard for some time
yet, and in the meantime Captain Reg
inald Nicholson, who is to be perman-
emily in command of the ship, will
gather up a crew for her in the East.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
MUST OPEN BIG ELEVATORS.
Wisconsin Railroad Commission Gives
Peremptory Order.

Madison, Wis, July 9.-The Wis
consin Railroad commission issued an
order today requiring the Great North
ern and the Eastern Railway companies
of Minnesota, and the Chicago, st. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad COM
pany to open their big grain elevators
at Superior to the use of the general
public.
If the order stands and is not over
turned by the courts, it will it is be-
lieved, re-establish the grain business
in Superior on the basis of two years
ago, when the railroad companies, in
order to get around the Wisconsin
grain inspection law, leased their ele-
vators to private parties, thus practi-
cally closing them to the public use
and putting the independent grain
dealers out of business.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
BIG Lumber Yards Burn.

Denver, July 4.-Fire which was dis
covered in the Hardwood Lumber COM
pany's yards in this city at LAS this
morning did nearly $500 damage be-
fore brought under control. The yards
are a thickly populated portion of the
cityTand it was only by hard work that
the flames were kept from spreading.
AS it was, nearly all the windows in
the residences for radius of 100 yards
were broken by the extreme heat.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
ADD NO FUEL TO
JAPANESE FLAME
Government Denies Wild War RumOr
Started by AIarmISt.
viii Not Strengthen Pacific Fleet by
Addition Of Sixteen Battlesnips-
No Occasion for Change - Only
Ships Have Been Ordered to Pa
cific Recently.

Washington, July 4.-The govern
ment is not going to throw fuel on the
anti-American flames now burning in
Japan by ordering 16 battleships from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, as has been
reported in some dispatches. Assist
ant Secretary Newberry of the Navy de-
partment said today that nc large
movement OF warships from the Allan
tic to the Pacific was contemplated.
The Washington and Tennessee, now
in Bordeaux, are under orders to join
the Pacific squadron later on, but aside
from that no general movement is con-
templated. His statement is substan-
tiated by an official announcement
made today at Oyster Bay.
1t is pointed out in diplomatic circles
that the japanese government does not
countenance the anti-American agita-
ton that is in progress in that country,
and this government, as such, enter
tains the most friendly feeling for
Japan. 1t therefore being mutually
understood that the relations of the two
governments are most amicable, there
could be nc reason for now moving l6
battleships to the Pacific.
Some naval experts who can scent
war every time they smell firecrackers
are responsible for sensational reports
that have been in circulation, but these
experts are not speaking by authority
There is to be no general change in the
stations of our warships. Ultimately
the Pacific feet will be strengthened
as it needs to be, but there is no inten'
ton of unnecessarily exposing the At
lantic coast with its many great cities
at time when it is believed there il
no danger of war on the Pacific.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
HAS ANOTHER THINK COMING.
Japanese Admiral Says American Ma
rines Would Desert.

Toxic, July 9.-The Hochi this morn
ing prints an interview with Admiral
Sakamoto, in which the admiral is
quoted as follows:
"Should hostiliites break out be-
tween Japan and America, the result
would be indecisive, owing to want
of bases of operations. Even should the
Washington government decide on a
war, it is doubtful if the Americans
serving in the navy are sufficiently
patriotic to fight.
American naval officers are brilliant
figures at balls and social gatherings,
but they are very deficient in profess
sional training and practice. 1t is too
much to expect burning patriotism
in the American naval service in case
of war with Japan. 1t is very likely
that most of the crews would desert
and leave the ships"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Will Issue New Small Bills.

Washington. July 4.-The Treasury
department Monday began carrying
into effect the provisions Of the Aldrich
act, which confers upon the secretary
of the treasury authority to issue all
necessary quantities of small bills to
meet the business needs of the country.
The large denominations of gold certifi-
Gates are being replaced by new $40
certificates, which will be issued from
the subtreasury Small silver certifi-
Gates in large quantities will be issued
at once, as will new series of United
States IS notes.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Plan to Find South Pole.

London, July 9.-To continue the ex-
ploratory work of the discovery expedi-
ton in the Antarctic. party has been
organized by Lieutenant Shackleton,
who was member of Captain Scott 8
crew, and will shortly start for the Far
South. Lieutenant Shackleton has Sc
cured an ideal vessel for his purpose.
She is the Endurance and spent many
seasons in the North Atlantic in search
of seals. She is now being reftted for
the two years voyage.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Postal Changes in Northwest.

Washington, July 2.-Rural free de-
livery carriers have been appointed as
follows: Oregon-Parkers, route /,
Percy J. Dickson carrier, Joseph c..
Anderson Substitute. Washington
North Yakima, route 8, Fred B. Dye
carrier, Robert Bnrdill substitute; ;
Rochester, route 2, Emma Manners car
rier, Allen X. James substitute. The
postoffice at Arctic, Chehalis county,
Wash, will be discontinued July 81.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
IelePrams Not DELAYED I.

New York, July 4.-Colonel r. c.
Clowry, president and general manager
of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, today sent the following to the
company's general superintendent at
New York. Chicago, Atlanta and San
Francisco: "The notice to accept busi-
ness for San Francisco and Oakland sub
iect to delay is hereby withdrawn
General Superintendent Jaynes reports
that the BUSINESS at San Francisco ard
Oakland is moving without delay; that
10 out of l3 branch offices have been
reopened.s
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Can't Fix Evacuation Date.

Washington, July 4.-Secretary Taft
threw some additional light upon his
plan regarding the American evacuation
Of Cuba yesterday by sending the fol-
lowing cablegram to Governor Magoon
at Havana: 81 am in receipt of tele-
gram from General Loynaz Castillo as
t, something / have had with reference
to the restoration of Cuba to the repub-
lie. The plan for the revolution of the
government of the island upon the per-
son to be selected by fair election, as
outlined in my letter to you, has not
been changed in the slightest
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Reno Operators on Strike

Reno, New, July S.-As result OF
action of Superintendent A. n. May in
dismissing two operators in the Reno
Western Union Office, four other oper.
ators have quit work, and Manager
Brown states that he will not be sur.
prised il general walkout results from
the dissatisfaction felt among the EN-.
ployes on account of the strike in Sar
Francisco. One result of the shortage
of men is that business with the Salt
Lake office is six hours behind.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Schmi,z Asks for His Paw.

San Francisco, July 8. - Mayor
Schmitz yesterday sent formal de-
mand upon Auditor Norton for his full
salary and for the $500 contingent
fund allowed the mayors office, for Ju-
". The letter contained warning
against payirg these or any other sums
upon the order of James L. Gallagher
The auditor was notified that he would
be held personally responsible. Audit
or Norton has decided that his only safe
course is to refuse to pay demands un-
less they bear the signatures of both
Schmitz and Gallagher.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Offers Drago Doctrine.

The Hague, July 4.-Joseph H.
Choate, United States delegate, yester-
day presented a definite craft of bis
proposition regarding the collection oi
debts, embodying the principles also
made public. NJ. Bourgeois, French,
president of the arbitration committee,
received Mr.. Choate's proposition and
ordered it to be printed and distributed
to all the delegates before being read
to the subcommittee on arbitration.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
irrigation Work Delayed.

Washington, July 6.-Owing to un-
usual severe weather, which rendered
it impossible to carry on work CT exca-
walton for considerable portion of the
past winter, the secretary of the in
terror has granted an extension OF two
months time to the following contrac-
tors, in which to complete their con-
tracts on main laterals of the Okan-
ogan irrigation project in Washington:
John S. and s. Peterson, Frank E.
Jones and Edmund Kali, all local resi-
dents.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11

Philadelphia, July S-An indict-
ment was returned by the United States
grand jury here today against the So
called umbrella frame trust. The in
dictment contains three counts and
charges the National Umbrella Frame
company of this city, the Newark Rivet
Works and the Newark Tube & Meta
Works with conspiracy to form q
combination in restraint of trade
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Not One Penny of Graft.

Washington, July 3.-"After inves-
tigating every charge which has been
brought to my attention, whether ap-
parently we'll founded or not, l have
been unable to find single penny OF
graft going to any one in connection
with the Isthmian canal work." This
statement was made by Secretary Taft
today when his attention waas called to
the statements that special accountants
had been sent to the isthmus to exam
inc the books of the disbursing officers
of the commission.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
No Discomfort on lsthmus

Washington, July 4.-What would
appear to be conclusive contradiction
of the reports recently published in
this country to the effect that the army
officers engaged in the work OF con-
structing the Panama canal are en-
deavoring to belittle the task is con-
tanned in the cablegram received at the
War department yesterday from Pana-
ma: Everything going we'll and har-
moniously. Report of dissatisfaction
absolutely false.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Gable Line in Operation.

San Francisco, July 4.-The Califor.
mia street cable line was put in opera
tion yesterday for the first time since
the carmen struck. The cars were
manned by nonunion men who were
broke in last week. After quiet week
in the strike several cars were stoned
H. last night in various parts of the city
81 900 strike benefit was distributed tc
the striking carmen, and Treasurer
Bowing reported the unions treasury
an GOOD condition.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Contracts tor Big Ships.

Washington July 4.-Before leaving
for the West, Secretary Metcalf an
nounced his decision in respect to i'm
portant matters. In one of these he
places contracts for the construction Of
the two American "Dreadnaught'' bat
tleships, the interesting point OF his
decision being the rejection of the Navy
departments plans and the acceptance
of the more progressive ideas OF the
private shipbuilding firms, involving
the use of steam turbines.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Secretary Adjusts Land Claims.

Washington, July 2,-The secretary
of the interior has approved Oregon re-
linquishments Nos. "a and 26, La
Grande, EN- bracing the claims of as set
tiers, etc., and covering 1917 acres,
and Oregon relinquishment 25, The
Dalles, embracing the claims of % set
tiers, etc., and covering 2,s21 acres.
This is part OF an adjustment of claims
growing out of a conflict with the
Northern Pacific grant.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Enter Suits to Recover.

Washington, July 3.-By direction
of Attorney General Bonaparte, United
States attorneys in various districts
throughout the country will institute at
the earliest possible dates suits against
a large number of railroads to recover
penalties for violations of the safety
appliance law. Among the railroads
to be made defendants are the Rock Is
land, Great Northern and the Pacific
Coast railway company and the Wash
ington & Columbia River railroad.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
GUARANTEE OF PEACE.
Demonstration of How Both Coasts
Can Be Prote cted.

WV
Tokio-Coming of feet regarded
inopportune; better be deferred.
London-Heavy debt of Japan
considered bar to conflict, but
United States is making an enemy
OF that country.
Berlin-Japan believed to be pre-
pairing to fight United States for
mastery Of the Pacific, regardless OF
San Francisco incidents.
The Hague-Fleet may cause pop
ular excitement which Washington
government may not be able to con-
troll.
Paris-United States and Japan
not believed to be near conflict, but
fleet will force Japan's hand if jap
anese have aggressive designs.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Appointments by President.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, President Roose-
velt has announced these appointments:
Phillip NJ. Brown, secretary of embas-
sy. at Constantinople; Peter Augustus
Jay, secretary of embassy, at Toxic.
The president signed the application of
Medical Inspector Presley NJ. Rixey,
to be advanced to the rank of medical
director. DR.. Rixey now holds the
position of surgeon general of the navy.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Transfer of Naval Officers.

Washington, July 2.-Lieutenant G.
7. Pettingill, U. S. navy, has been or
dered to Puget sound navy yard for
duty. Assistant Paymaster W. j. Hine,
U. s. navy, has been detached from
duty on the Princeton and will proceed
to the navy yard at Puget sound for du-
ty as assistant to the general stoIekeep-
er Of that yard.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
To Rout Fractious Indians S

Washington, July 6.-The secretary
of the interior has made request that
the attorney general authorize the or
ganization of posse by the United
States marshal for Arizona, to assist in
the removal of disorderly Indians from
the Indian reservation at Fort Mellow
ell to be used if found expedient.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Civil Service Examiners.

Washington, July Civil service
examinations will be held this fall for
positions in the departmental service
nWashingtcn, at the following places
in Oregon: Portland, Eugene, Baker
City and Astoria, Sertsmber IL and
October 16. Idaho-Boise, September
IL and October /; Moscow, September
IL and October l6; Pocatello, October
II
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Close Havana Cigar Fac cries

Havana, July 2.-The cigaimakers
who are on strike, not having replied
to the ultimatum of the manufacturers
to submit their differences to arbitra-
tion, the manufacturers announce their
intention to close all their plants in
definitely.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Lebreton Nav Succeed Schmi,z.

San Francisco, July 9.-District At
torney Langdon, it is said, has decided
to advocate the selection of w. ]. Le-
breton to succeed Eugene f. Schmitz as
soon as the latter is sentenced by Judge
Dunn. Mr.. Lebreton is a banker and
philanthropist. He has been active in
previous non-partisan political move
ments.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
More Time Allowed Bidders.

Washington, July 4.-Acting Secre-
tary NeWberry yesterday announced
that the time allowed for the presenta-
tion Of bids for torpedo boat destroyers
would be extended to September next.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-11
Earthuuake in the Alps.

Rome, July 4.-Slight earthquake
shocks were felt today at Tolmezzo,
Sandaniele and Amaro, near Udeni,
capital of the province of that name.
TolmeEEo is In the Alps.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-04-12
COURT DECISIONS

Decisions rendered in cases heard by
Judge Schroth, were read by Judge
Friess:
In the case of the Wood County
Commissioners against the Commits
sioners of Henry, Hancock and Put
nam counties the judge modified the
finding of the nonresident board of
engineers so that Wood county will
pay nearly $4,000 less than she would
otherwise have done. The amount
Wood has to pay on the Jackson cutoff
improvement which was the one in
question, will be little more than
$4,000.
In the case of Shinew ct al against
the county commissioners the judg-
ment of the probate court is reversed
and the Solether ditch improvement
will be heard over again.
In the case of Hoffman against the
T. u. & l., motion on the part of the
railroad for new trial was denied.
The plaintiff obtained damages of
SO. 900 in this case.