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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
MAKING new
FREIGHT RATES
Railroads of Entire Country Are Re.
arranging Schedules.
Committees Working on New Tariffs
Which Abolish Commodity Rates
and Make Advance of 8 to 100
Per Cent-Shippers Must Pay for
Improvements.

Chicago, Feb. Ia. - Railroads Of the
entire country are preparing to make
general increases in freight rates which
will bring them several hundred mil
lions added revenue annually.
In Chicago conferences are being held
between the highest traffic men of both
Eastern and Western roads with a view
to eliminating hundreds of rates which
are known as commodity rates" and
to compel shippers to submit every
thing to classification rates, which are
substantially higher. The preliminary
work is being done by committees rep
resenting both sections of the country
and the real magnitude of the increases
and of the general move for more reve-
nue. will not be known until these COM
mittees make their report, which may
not come before June.
The plan for a general increase in
rates is due to the alarm which is felt
in Wall street and among the stock
holders and directors of all railroads
over the growing difficulty in securing
money with which to make needed i'm
provements, build extensions and pro-
vide equipment and facilities for carry.
ing the traffic of the country.
1t was stated today that more than
81 800, 900, 900 had been appropriated
by the railroads for these purposes, but
that it is impossible to float the securi-
ties in any of the markets of the world.
Accordingly the railway presidents and
facilities of the country have come to
the C, Inclusion that the only way to
raise the ne ,essary money is to increase
the price of what they have to sell,
which is transportation.
In some way it is expected that many
hundred articles which are now trans
ported on commodity rates" will be
restored to the classification, which will
operate to increase the rates from three
to fifty, and in some cases even 100 per
cent. In connection with the elimina-
tion OF many commodity rates, it is
stated that all of the lines have agreed
that uniform classification would be a
good thing, as the shippers, desire it.
When this is finally obtained, it may
be found that the classification rates on
many articles have been increased.
At present fully rs per cent of the
tonnage of the country is carried on
"commmodity rates." which are very
much under the corresponding classif-
cation rates. All of the heavy tonnage,
such as flour, grain, iron, steel, coal
are moved on the lower rate
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Thursday, February Ia

Salem, Feb. IA. - The house today
adopted Il resolution fixing 1901 a. m,
February "a, as the time for adjourn
ment of the legislature. 1t was alsc
voted that no more bills should be re-
ceived except by the standing commit
tees. There are 440 bills on the calen.
dar and consideration of senate meas
ures has not yet commenced. The SEN
ate is becoming anxious and is discuss
ing means of forcing the house to act
upon senate bills.
The house passed the bill appropri-
ating $3.50, 900 to the Agricultural col.
lege.
, The house bill creating the Office OF
inspector of mines passed that body
without opposition
Smiths bill to abolish two of the
four normal schools passed the house
tonight by vote of 80 TO IS, six alb
sent. Only one slight amendment was
made from the way it passed the SEN
ate, changing the time of the meeting
of the new board from the third We'd
nesday in June to the third Wednesday
in May.
A house resolution provides for the
printing of 1000 copies Of the railroad
commission bill for distribution to
those who desire copies.
The house passed seven bills and the
senate nine. Eleven new bills were in
troduced in the house this morning be-
fore the resolution checking the food
appeared.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Travellers Rebel at Food,

Leavenworth, Wash, Feb. 13.-An-
other trainload of passengers arrived
here today, making about 600 stranded
at this place. Conditions in the day
coaches are terrible. The railroad is
giving two meals day, and the food
is revolving. Passengers will not pat
ronize the dining cars unless allowed
to order their dinner in preference to
the meal handed them. The large ice
house at the depot was wrecked today,
the roof caving in from the weight of
snow. A japanese was buried in the
debris and sustained a broken arm.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
COLLISION DURING BLIZZARD
Believed I75 Lives Were Lost-Many
of Them Froze.

Block Island, r. l., Feb. 13.-A ma
rine disaster with appalling loss of life
and entailing suffering almost beyond
the limit Of human endurance came to
light today, when life boat of the Joy
line steamer Larchmont, bound from
Providence to New York, drifted into
Block Island harbor.
In the boat were several bodies of
men who had died from the effects of
long hours of exposure to a death-deal-
ing temperature. In the boat also were
II men whose suffering was SO intense
that they seemed oblivious to the fact
that death was in their midst and they
had escaped only by virtue of their
ability to Withstand the rigor of zero
weather in an open boat at sea.
The boat brought tale Of disaster
that has rarely been equaled in New
England waters, and it is believed that,
when the final outcome is known, it
will be found that not less than $50
lives were lost. Following closely in
the wake of the solitary lifeboat came
bodies, lifeboats and RATS, cast on the
beach by the angry waves.
Owing to the condition Of the sur
vivors it was impossible to get from
them an estimate of the loss of life
From $50 to 175 persons went to their
death, and at late hour tonight it was
believed that the latter figures are
nearer correct
The cause of the accident has not
been satisfactorily explained. 1t oc-
Cured just off Watch Hill about II
O'Clock last night, when the three
masted schooner Harry Knowlton,
bound from South Amboy for Boston
with cargo of coal, crashed into the
steamers port amidships. Captain
McVey, of the Larchmont, declares that
the Knowlton suddenly swerved from
her course, luffed up into the wind and
crashed into his vessel. Captain Haley
of the Knowlton asserts that the steam
er did not give his vessel sufficient sea
room.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Tuesday, February IL.

Salem, Feb. II. - The senate today
indefinitely postponed Bailey's bills
changing the primary law. The vote
was so decisive as to make it clear that
the law will remain as it is.
The senate also voted down the con-
stitutional amendment to be submitted
to the people granting woman suffrage.
With but one dissenting vote the
house passed the bill compelling the
sale at $3.50 an acre of land granted
the Coos Bay Wagon Road company ac-
cording to the terms of the grant.
The senate has cut the allowance for
the Agricultural college to $37 500, a
reduction of $l2,500
The habitual criminal bill passed the
house today. 1t provides that on sec
ond conviction of a crime equal to fel-
my the punishment shall be double the
sentence provided by statute.
The senate passed the Bingham rail-
road commission bill and tabled Cha
pin measure. The Bingham bill pro-
vides for appointment by the governor.
The house tabled this bill. Except for
the method of choosing members the
two bills are alike.
The house passed the bill providing
for the state buying ground and erect
ing armories for the National Guard in
stead of paying rent as at present.
A bill appropriating $26, 900 for the
support of orphans, foundlings and
wayward girls was passed by the house.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Monday, February II.

Salem, Feb. H. BY unamous vote
the Chaplin railroad commission bill
passed the house today. At the June
election in 1908 two of the three COM
missioners will be elected by the peo-
pie. The third will be elected in 1910.
Until then the governor, secretary of
state and state treasurer will appoint
members. 1t is probable the house
will accept the bill as it came from the
house.
The house passed the bill providing
for cheese and dairy inspector and a
creamery and dairy commissioner. The
appointees are to receive salaries OF
81 800 each and expense allowances of
81 900 per year.
The juvenile court bill is now in the
hands of the governor. He may veto
it as he considers too much expense
would be attached to it as law. Multi
nomah county would be put to an an
nual expense of $l0,920.
The house passed bill to tax timber
land in proportion to the amount OF
timber it contains.
The bill providing "no seat, half
fare" was voted down by the house.
The measure giving the state uni
versity 1925, 900 year was passed by
the house.
The senate passed a bill providing
$50, 900 for extensions to the portage
road
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Trace Treaty With Germany.

Washington, Feb. -. - S. D. n.
North, the director of the census, who
was member of the tariff commission
which went to Germany to confer with
a similar commission appointed by the
German government with view to az
irving at basis upon which the tariff
of the two countries might be satisfac-
torily arranged, had conference today
with Secretary Root. While no state
menat on the subject can be had, it is
believed that the draft Of treaty in
process looks toward a correction Of
complaints made by Germany.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
He Sold Watered Stock.

Minneapolis, Feb. 13.-President A.
B Stickney, of the Chicago Great
Western railroad, admitted to the legis-
lative railroad investigating committee
that he sold watered stock; that he sold
s3,60O,0 900 worth of stocks and bonds
for 81 800, 900, and was going to put
more on the market. II think rail
roads and owners OF railroads are en-
titled to all the interest and dividends
they can get, provided reasonable rates
are charged"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Friday, February I6.

Salem, Feb. Is. - The senate, by a
vote of Is to II, passed the reappor-
tionment bill of Senator Hart.
There will probably be no banking
legislation this session. One bill was
reported in the senate today, but il is
certain to be killed and most of the
others will die for lack of time.
The senate bill compelling the issu-
ance of passes to state officers was
passed by the house today and sent to
the governor.
The irrigation and water code bill
was slain in the house this afternoon
The senate voted to buy the half
block between the capitol building and
the Southern Pacific to complete the
capitol grounds. An appropriation OF
$50 900 is made for the purchase.
The senate indefinitely postponed
Hodsn's bill making the Associated
Press common carrier.
The house joint resolution favoring
five Supreme court judges vas adopted
by the senate.
Both houses passed the juvenile court
bill over the veto of the governor and
the measure is now law.
The bill creating the Port of Colum-
bia for control of pilotage and towage
at the mouth of the Columbia passed
the house.
The house passed the Jones bill for
the purchase and maintenance OF the
Oregon City locks in conjunction with
the Federal government.
The senate today passed 80 bills and
the house II.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Secretary Loses Perouisites.

Salem-One of the perquisites which
the secretary of state has enjoyed for
years was cut off by the senate when
that body passed S. B. 10, by Kay.
This measure provides that all fees is
sued for notary public commissions
shall go into the state treasury, instead
of into the pocket of the secretary of
state, as heretofore. The proposed law
authorizes a charge of S. a year for a
commission, or $40 for two years.
Formerly the fee was 81.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Concession on Land Order.

Washington, Feb. IA. - President
Roosevelt today told Representative
Stevenson, of Minnesota, that he had
made modification of his suspension
order of January 25, relating to entries
on public land, which would except
from the operations of the order all
homestead proofs on ceded Indian land
where there are deferred payments.
The exceptions made by the president
do not, in the opinion of the represent
atives of the Northwest, go far enough
and they will continue in their Efforts
to obtain further concessions.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Two Dead, 1000 Homeless.

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Feb. 15.-Not-
withstanding the rumors in regard to
the loss of life as result of a fire
which last night destroyed 90 cottages
and residences, three hotels, the Carr
memorial church and fully 200 barns
and outhouses, entailing a loss of 5000,
900, SO far as can be learned only two
persons lost their lives. They were
John Springer, foreman in the Cotton
Belt railroad yard, and a man named
Reed, who is said to have gone into a
burning building while intoxicated
Nearly 200 people are homeless.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Post Habituals' Names.

Grants Pass-Grants Pass has solved
the habitual drunkard problem in a
novel w2y that is satisfactory to all
concerned. When man begins to
make nuisance of himself by drink.
ing, the city attorney drafts an ordi-
nance enacting that John Jones is a
habitual drunkard, the city council
passes it, and John Jones name is
forth with posted in all the saloons,
which are forbidden under penalty OF
losing their license to sell him liquor.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Inquiries Into Omaha Grain Rate.

Omaha, Feb. u. - The Interstate
Commerce commission here today be-
gan an investigation of the recent raise
in grain rates put into effect by the
Union Pacific railroad. The complain
ant charges that the Union Pacific
raised carload rates on grain across the
Missouri river bridge at Omaha from
So per car to IS per car. The railroad
in its answer admitted all the claims
except that it is denied that the in
creased rates are exorbitant.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Great Flood in Nebraska,

South Omaha, Feb. l5.-The bodies
of Dan McCrone, veterinary surgeon,
his wife and daughter, and Miss Bell,
who were drowned in the food at CO.
lumbus yesterday, have been recovered
Today all the livestock in the Union
Pacific stock yards at Columbus was
destroyed. All trains are held up, tel
ephone and telegraph wires down.
Dynamite is being used in the Loup
river by the Union Pacific, which is do
ing its utmost to relieve the situation.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Finds Huge Spot on Sun.

Pittsburg, Feb. 15.-Professcr John
NJ. Brashear, of the Allegheny observa-
tory, announces the discovery of one of
the greatest sunspots ever brought to
the attention of astronomers. He says
as a result electrical disturbances will
be experienced throughout the country
tomorrow night. The spot can be
seen through smoked glass, but the sci
enlist adds that it is one of the most
active of solar spots. Its approximate
length is said to be 100000 miles and
10000 miles wide, covering an area of
about 8 800, 900 square miles.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Demurrage Bill Passed.

Pierre, s. D.. Feb. IS. - The house
today passed the reciprocal demurragt
bill. The bill to prohibit corporations
to contribute to campaign funds was
passed. Another bill approved by the
house prohibits treating in saloons
All these measures have PASSED the sen.
ate and now go to the governor.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
OREGON LEGISLATIVE PRO-
CEEDINGS IN BREV|TY

Among the other bills passed by the
senate are: Liquor licenses not to be
granted persons who violate liquor
laws; appropriating $125,00 annually
for the State university; authorizing
railroad bridge across the Willamette
near Oswego.
In the house the general appropria-
tion bill, carrying $2,267, ,07O, was
passed and the 81 poll tax law was also
repealed.
The senate passed 35 bills and the
house 16. The larger part of these
were of a local nature.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Bisbee Miners Locked Out.

Bisbee, Ariz., Feb. l4.-Seven hun
dred miners were laid off in Bisbee to-
day. The reason given was that there
was a shortage in fuel and lumber, and
that, in order to make some necessary
repairs, it was decided to close down
some of the shafts. There is general
belief that the situation is directly due
to the attempt being made by organizers
of the Western Federation of Miners t.
make Bisbee a union camp Otfiials OF
the company refuse to admit this.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Mexico City is Shivering.

Mexico City, Feb. l2.-For the first
time in many years, snow fell upon
the streets OF Mexico City today. The
unusual conditions have caused suffer-
ing among the poor, who habitually 90
about clad in light garments and with
bare feet. The government is provid-
ing food and shelter tonight to hundreds.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Treaty for Prohibition in Africa

Washington, Feb. 15.- The senate
committee on foreign relations today
authorized a favorable report on gen.
eral treaty with the powers looking to
the suppression of the liquor traffic in
Africa by enforcing a prohibitive tariff.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
eight-hour Day for Dispatchers

Jefferson, City, Mo, Feb. 1.-THE
house today passed the bill applying
the eight-hour law to all train dispatch
ers and telegraphers who handle the
running of railroad trains.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-01

Members who do not care to make
payment every year may pay $500
in full payment of a Life Membership;
or they may pay in advance for any
number of years they prefer-say $500
for five years Money received for
life memberships goes at once, through
the State Treasurer into the National
Endowment Fund, the interest from
which fund goes to swell the National
Emergency Fund. This National Emer-
gency Fund, which is still in its in
fancy, is expected to bea of great i'm
portance for initial payments on the
first day of large disasters, and for
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-01

A criminal from the rural districts
who had heard all about appeals to
the Supreme Court, and who had been
convicted of a penitentiary offense,
was asked by the judge if he had
anything to say. II jest want ter ak
one question, jedge." He stopped
down, picked up his SLOUGH hat from
the floor, as though ready to depart.
and said: "Whar bouts is this here
Supreme Court at?'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-01

A colored preacher who had only a
small share of this worlds goo1s. and
whose salary was not forthcoming on
several occasions, became exasperated.
At his morning service he spoke to
his church members in this way:
"Bredren and sistern, things is not as
they should be. You must not 'spect
L can preach on nth to you an boa'd
in heben.''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-01
PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTIONS.

country.
PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTIONS.
In time of disaster, whether in war
or calamity, the Red Cross receives and
forwards the voluntary contributions of
the American people. 1t is contrary
to the policy of the Red Cross to solicit
contributions from individuals. The
Red Cross makes it's appeal IN behalf
of sufferers, entirely through public
means; by newspapers, through the
church, and by cards posted in banks
and other public places. Such con-
tributions are regularly forwarded
through the State Treasurer to the Ma
tional Red Cross Treasurer, who tele-
graphs the money to the committee in
charge of relief at the scene of dis
aster, as needed
FUNDS RAISED.
Since the formation of the Amer
lean National Red Cross in January,
1905, $246, 249.40 have been raised for
the famine in Japan, which followed
upon the end of the Russo-Japanese
war; 2,759.25 for the Vesuvian Re-
lief Fund, $3,090,204.24 for the San
Francisco earthquake disaster; $l2,-
353.38 for the relief of the sufferers
by the Valparaiso earthquake and con-
fagaration, and $607.S7 for the suf-
ferers by the Gulf of Mexico storms
Beyond the payment of the annual
membership fee. a member may do lit
tie, or nothing, in Red Cross work,
as ne map desire. There are three
kinds of work aside from the work at
tending disasters which need to be
done:
1st-Organization.
2d-Education
3d-Precaution.
The organization work explains it.
self. The educational work should con-
sist In cultivating an interest among
the American people in scientific meth
DDS of relief, ana to spread a knowl-
edge of what is needed for the re-
lief of wounded in time of war and in
the various kinds of disaster, so as
to render more intelligent the public
interest and assistance in such events.
With this should go familiarity with
the people and conditions in other parts
Of the United States, and other parts
of the world, and a knowledge of what
the Red Cross is doing in other coun-
tries.
The work of precaution should in
eIude both the general work of de-
veloping the new science of community
emergency relief, and the special work
of ascertaining where, in each state,
are points of danger which may pre-
cipitate ,4saster, and how such dangers
may be forastalled
RED CROSS FUNCTIONS.
The Red Cross has no active relief
function unless the regular and ordin-
airy relief institutions are over strain
ed. In times IF war or disaster the
regular institutions, whether the Gov
eminent, the hospitals, or the regular
relief organizations, have their regular
duties to perform the same as at other
times, and are seldom able to divert
part OF their resources for this addi-
tlonal and extra work. It should not
be necessary for them to sacrifice their
regular work for the emergency work
A citizens relief committee, such as
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-09-01

the relief of small disasters which are
not of enough Importance to call for
general contributions throughout the
country.