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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
DOINGS OF OUR NATIONAL
BODY OF LAWMAKERS
SATURDAY., February I6,

| Washington, Feb. 16.-The Admins
tration plan to settle the California
japanese situation was approved in the
senate today by the adoption of the sen
ate committee report on the immigra-
tion bill. This report continues pro-
vision which authorizes the president to
exclude japanese laborers from the
United States at his discretion. The re-
port will now go to the house for its
approval, which is assured The entire
day was devoted to debate on the re-
port.
Washington, Feb 16.-In the discus
sion of the postoffiee appropriation bill
In the house today Overstreet said the
committee had reached the conclusion
that reduction in the railway mail
was absolutely necessary.
1.-The railroads are trying to STAN
pede the house, he said, "yet there
is not scintilla of evidence to show
that the reduction is excessive. The
postal service will not be impaired in
the slightest degree, and not train
will be cut off, Notwithstanding the
threats of the railroad companies. There
has not been a telegram received by the
members of this house from a business
concern or a commercial body which has
not been prompted by the railroads, and
for one | refuse to be stampeded bv
their threats or DETECTED by their en-
,reaties.'
General debate on the bill was not
when the house adjourned.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21

Washington, Feb. 16.-The Navy de-
partment was informed today by cable
that the cruiser Chicago had arrived at
Acajutla, Salvador, whittier she had
been sent from Magdalena bay to look
after American interests during the ex-
listing friction between Nicaragua and
Honduras. The vessel will be kept
within rea IN of cable connection with
the department for few days, ready to
meet any demands upon her.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
TWENTY KILLED.
Heavily Loaded Electric Train Leaves
the Track

New York, Feb. 1S.-Sixteen passen-
gers We're killed outright, four others
have died of their injuries, and at least
oO more were more or less seriously in
jured in the wreck of the White Plains
and Brewster express on the Harlem
division of the New York Central &
Hudson River railroad, near Woodlawn
road in the Bronx borough of Greater
New York Saturday evening.
The train left the Grand Central sta
tion at 6:13 o'clock, drawn by two
heavy electric motors, and loaded with
matinee crowd and commuters on
their way home from business in the
baggage and smoking car, and five
coaches. After stopping at One Hun
dred and Twenty fifth street, the train
was scheduled to run express to White
Plains. AT Woodlawn road the four
tracks pass through a rough, rocky cut
and take sharp curve. When the
train reached the curve it was running
at speed estimated at 60 miles an
hour. Both motors and the smoking
car swung safely around the curve, but
the other cars left the rails and plunged
over the sides with a terrific crash,
tearing up the tracks for a hundred
yards before they collapsed.
The cause of the wreck has not been
determined. At Grand Central
station there was inclination to blame |
he accident to spreading rails, but
ater it was said that it was believed
hat the axle of the first passenger
.oach broke.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Smoot's Victory Assured.

Washington, Feb. 19.-There appears
to be not the slightest doubt that the
senate will vote to permit Reed Smoot
to retain his seat when this famous case
is closed on Wednesday next Smoot g
friends claim to have 43 sure republican
votes and anywhere from six to ten
democrats. The probabilities are the
senate will hold that it will take a two
thirds vote to oust Smoot, in which
event 81 votes would save him; but if
it is decided that a majority vote would
vacate his seat, he will still have the
necessary 46 votes and some to spare.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
RAILROADS CRUEL TO CATTLE.
Government Will Prosecute for Vio-
Iation Of 28-Hour Law.

Washington, Feb. Is. - The depart
ment of Justice is about to proceed
against number of railroads for VIOLA
latlons OF the law relating to the ship
ment OF cattle. This law provides that
cattle shipped in interstate commerce
shall not be confined in cars longer
than 2S hours consecutively without
their being unloaded for rest and
water, except that in cases where re-
quest is previously made the time may
be extended to 36 hours.
In many cases, it is alleged, cattle
have been confined in cars without
rest, food or water for 50 hours, and in
some cases 60 hours. 1t is the purpose
OF the government to insist upon the
maximum penalty of $500.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Monuments to National Heroes.

Washington, Feb 16. - The house
committee on Libraries decided today to
make favorable reports on bills to
erect monuments in Washington to
Benjamin F. Stephenson, founder of
the Grand Army of the Republic, and
to Captain John Ericsson. The G.. A.
r. will give the Stephenson statue to
the capitol, but an appropriation of
$4,000 is carried to buy site and
erect a pedestal. The bill carries $50,
900 for the Ericsson statue.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
New Santo Domingo Treaty.

Washington, Feb. 13. - The presi-
dent today sent to the senate the new
treaty with the repubplic of Santo Do
mingo relative to the revenues of that
country. 1t sets forth in the preamble
the fact that Santo Domingo has
entered upon an agreement with her
creditos which is made contingent upon
the fact that this county shall collect
the money and it is then aged that the
president of the United States shall ap-
point a representative of the govern
ment as receiver general to take charge
of all the funds collected.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
PLOT TO WRECK CRUISER.
Many Rivets Removed From Boilers
of Yorktown.

Vallejo, Cal, Feb. 16. = 1t became
known today that a secret inquiry is
being held at the Mare Island navy
yard i'll connection with the condition
of the boilers of the cruiser Yorktown.
The Yorktown had been ordered to
Magdalena bay to protect American in
terests in troubled Central America,
but just before starting it was found
that her boilers were leaking badly
and examination showed that IL rivets
had been removed, apparently deliber-
ately.
Had the Yorktown been allowed to-
proceed, it is stated that the Benning-
ton horror would have been duplicated.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Cold Water Demonstration.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Temperance
advocates, 1000 strong, marched
through the national capital today in
support of the bill introduced by Rep
resenative Weber, of Ohio, to rid the
District of Columbia of the liquor
traffic. Men, women and children.
representing score of total abstinence
organizations, formed the procession,
which moved through the capital for
more than two hours, while Mr.. Weber
and other prohibition advocates were
speaking before the house committee ON
the District of Columbia.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
FRISCO BUILDING UP.
Music of Saw and Hammer Continues
Night and Day.

San Francisco, Feb. 19.-San Fran
cisco, after ali, is not going to allow the
opportunities for civic betterment
brought about by the earthquake and
fire to go entirely neglected. A begin
ming, feeble enough though it be, has
been made. Several Of the downtown
streets are to be widened. The heavy
teaming and the congestion brought
about where building is progressing
have moved the board of supervisors to
decree that portions of the sidewalks
must be sacrificed to the thoroughfares.
While this in itself is of Importance for
the future San Francisco, it's greatest
significance lies in the fact that it has
met with general approval and repre-
sents the first signs of a willingness to
make sacrifices for the city that is to be-
The magnificent programme of wild
ened streets, parks and squares outlined
for the city while the embers still
glowed is a gradually passing vision,
but those who unselfshly love San Fran
cisco still have hope that part of the
great plan at least will be realized. The |
street widening is the first ray of hope.
a walk about the burned section
shows that a wonderful amount of re-
building has been accomplished. Since |
the first of May new buildings to the |
value of $45,000,000 have been begun. |
Plans are being drawn for like |
amount In every case the structures |
ire erected under rush orders. In sew
aral instances work has continued night |
md day. The streets resound with the |
sound of the piledriver, the saw and |
he hammer by night as well as by day.
rhe last traces of gloom have given way
% an abiding faith.
The promotion committee has issued
bulletin bearing on the population of
San Francisco at the present time. The
after figuring by various
Methods, comes to the conclusion that
he city now contains 42S,000 persons
Before the fire the committee figured
hat the population of the city was
100000. The figures of the Southern
'acltic agree almost exactly with those
f the promotion committee. Due al
Owance, however, must be made for the
cal of both bodies, and a fair and con-
ervative estimate of the city's popu-
alton would place it at about 100000. l.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
IRRIGATION
PROGRESSES
Water Ready for Vast Tract in Idaho
Next Spring.
Mindoka Project Has Already Cost
Nearly a MiIIion-When Complete
it Will Water Nearly 10000
Acres of Land in the Rich Snake
River Valley.

Washington, Feb. IS. - Progress on
the Boise-Payette and Minidoka irriga-
ton projects in Idaho during the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1906, is extensive
y reviewed in the fifth annual report
of the Reclamation service, now in the
hands of the public printer. 1t is evil
dent from the report that many diff
culties have been encountered on both
projects, due to the scarcity of labor
and the high cost of materials, which
made it difficult to award contracts on
a favorable basis and made it difficult
for contractors to fulfill their agree
ments. In spite Of delays, however,
the Mlnldoka project will be ready for
water next spring and the Boise Payette
project will follow along a year later.
From the report it is seen that the
total expenditures on the Minidoka
project up to June 80, 1906, amounted
to 1861 ,8O6. The main items are $780,
352 for the main canals, 1899 ,253 for
the Minidoka dam, spillway and diver
sion channel, and $l75, 900 for the dis
trlbuting system. This project, upon
completion, will irrigate from 13O, 900
to 10000 acres of land in Central
Snake river valley, and ultimately
from $4,000 to 10000 acres additional
will be added when the secretary of the
interior authorizes the construction of
a pumping system on the south side of
Snake river.
The Minidoka dam was completed
last fall under contract by Bates & Rog-
ers and has proven a complete success.
Very satisfactory progress has been
made by Orman & Crook and bv Hub
bard d Carlson, contractors on the
main canals, but progress by Monarch
Porter, who hold part of this same
has been very slow. Only
,S per cent of the work under Monarch
Porter's contract was completed
March l, 1906, but their bondsmen
hen assumed charge. increased the
orce and completed so per cent by the
lose OF the fiscal year. The canal will
Ne ready for distribution of water this
eason.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Congress Leaders to Help.

Washington, Feb. l3-That the San
Francisco school question will be set
tied is the general opinion in official
circels. Mayor Schmtz and his asso-
ciates received a message from the pres
ident saying he desired to confer with
them today at 2:45 o. clock. Secretary
Root had a long conference with Speak
er Cannon and while both declined to
talk, it is the general belief that the
japanese school question was discuss
ed. 1t is admitted that communica-
tions have been exchanged between the
japanese ambas sador and Root.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Hearst Wins a Round.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 1S.-Supreme
Court Justice Fits has handed down
decisions sustaining the position of At
torney General William S. Jackson in
the matter of the proceedings in the in
terest of William r. Hearst to oust
George B. Mcclellan from the office of
mayor of New York City. Justice Fits
decided that the attorney general had
authority to hear the application of Mr..
Hearst for leave to begin quo warranto
proceedings against Mr.. Mcclellan,
which was denied by Mr.. Jackson s
predecessor, Attorney General Mayer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21

Washington, Feb. IA. - The senate
today passed bill providing for the
investigation of the water sources of the
United States. The investigation is to
be made by the director OF the geologi-
cal survey. Both underground and
surface waters are to be investigated
An amendment was adopted, which
permits cooperation between the states
and the Federal government in making
photographic surveys.
A solution of the japanese problem
is threatened with complete failure
because of Senator Lodges irritating
and bulldozing tactics. Republicans
are alarmed at the situation tonight
and apprehensive that the exclusion
amendment added to the immigration
bill will be opposed by strong Demo.
cratic filibuster that cannot prove other
than successful at this late period OF
the session. Democratic senator's are
also considering the advisability Of
calling conference on the amendment
and making it party measure.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Seattle Fair Bill Must Wait.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Piles
today attempted to call up senator An
keny's bill appropriating 100000 for
government buildings and exhibits at
the Seattle exposition, but was unsuc-
cessful. He has hopes of passing the
bill through the senate later this week,
but it is understood no attempt will be
made to have it acted on by the house
before next winter.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Berry Favors Excluding Smoot.

Washington, FEB. 12.-Berry, of Ar
kansas, addressed the senate yesterday
in opposition to Smoots retention Of
his seat. Berry disclaimed any politi-
cal or religious prejudice which might
contribute to his opposition. He con-
fined his argument primarily to a dis
cussion Of the constitutional power Of
the senate to expel Smoot, holding that
any senator could Re excluded bv
majority vote of the members of that
body"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Platte River Blocks Five Roads.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 1S.-Five trans
continental railroads through Nebraska
are today using the line of the Burling-
ton railroad to the West, due to the
food conditions of the Plate river. The
Union Pacific is tied up for 200 miles
west of Omaha, and the Missouri Pacific,
Rock Island, Northwestern, Union Pa
ciic and Burlington are using the Bur
lington tracks between Omaha and Lin
coin. No freight trains are moving.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Favors Leasing the Range.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Without con-
tinuing its hearing upon the Burkett
amendment to the agricultural appopri-
alton bill providing for the leasing of
the public grazing lands, the senate
committee agreed to adopt the amend
ment. Several amendments to the Bur-
kett proposition were adopted however,
designed to protect the interests of the
The policy outlined,
which is favored by the president, was
aged upon by bare majority.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Thursday, February l4.

Washington, Feb. IA. - The naval
appropriation bill occupied the entire
time of the house today, and it was al
most completed, The single remaining
section is that increasing the naval es-
tablishment. 1t was allowed to 90
over until tomorrow, when it is expect
ed an effort will be made to reduce the
number of battleships provided for in
the bill. Points Of order were made
against many provisions of the bill, and
were generally sustained.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Kansas Nav Give S76 .OOO.

Topeka, Kan. Feb. ia bill appro.
prIatlng $4,000 for the Alaska Yukon.
Pacific Exposition was introduced in
the senate this morning by the commit.
tee on ways and means. The exposition
is to be held in Seattle in 1909, and the
is to cover the cost of a
and making an exhibit for
Kansas
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Tuesday, February ~.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The senate
occupied the day in argument of the
bill granting the government the right
to take an appeal on points of law in
criminal cases. No action was taken
on the measure.
The District of Columbia appropria-
tion bill, carrying $10,724 ,523, an in
crease of $6S7 ,29S over the amount as
passed by the house, was taken up and
notice has been given that the bill will
be put on its passage tomorrow.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21

Washington, Feb. -. - After the
passage of number of bills under
unanimous consent the house today re-
solved itself into committee of the
whole to consider the naval appropria-
ton bill. A number of recommends
tions OF the naval appropriations COM
mittee were eliminated on points of
order. The army appropriation bill,
the Notifications appropriations bill
and the omniubs lighthouse bill were
sent to conference.
The naval appropriation bill was con-
sidered by sections under the five
minute rule.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Money for Bay CITY Fair

Sacramento, Feb. 16. - The senate
today passed the bill appropriating
$500, 900 for an international exhibi-
tion at San Francisco in 1913 in honor
of the 400th anniversary of the discov-
cry of the Pacific ocean by Balboa.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Wednesday, February I3.

Washington, Feb. l3.-The senste
today passed a bill giving the govern.
ment the right to appeal to the Sn.
preme court for construction of the
constltutionailty of any law involved in
criminal suit. This measure has
peen under consideration for several
DAYS and was passed only after many
amendments had been adopted at the
suggestion OF senators who have criti
clzed the provisions of the bill.
Ihe District of Columbia appropria-
1lon Dill, carrying nearly $11 200, 900.
was passed after an hours considera-
ton.
Inc bill establishing an agricultural
bank in the Philippines was taken up
lor consideration, but difficulty was en-
counteIed because the Philippine tariff
Dill, which passed the house at the last
session, was interposed as an amend
ment by McCreary, of Kentucky. No
action resulted.
The first night session was held to-
night to consider private pension bills.
Washington, Feb. l3.-Headwav was
made today by the house in its consid-
Grafton OF the naval appropriation bill,
and more than half the bill perfected.
a number OF points of order were made
and sustained against minor provisions
in the bill.
The appropriation for a steel floating
drydock to cost not exceeding 81 ,4OO,-
900 was struck out of the bill on a
point of order, which was made bv
Mr.. Mann, of Illinois.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
)f order

Washington, Feb. II. - Bills relat-
ing to the government of the District
of Columbia were considered in the
house today. The house in committee
of the whole favored fiat Accent street
railway fare, together with provision
for eight tickets for % cents in the
District of Columbia. but in the house
the amendment was defeated. There
upon "no quorum" was made and the
house at $40 adjourned.
The Indian appropriation bill was
sent to conference
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21

Washington. Feb. 1S.-For half an
hour Saturday Senator Mulkey, of Ore
gon, presided over the senate, while
the japanese question was under discus
sion.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Monday, February II,

Washington, Feb. H. The senate
today passed the army appropriation
bill, carrying $S1 900, 900. The amend
ment which permitted the government
to accept reduced rates on army sup
plies and permitted army officers and
enlisted men to accept reduced trans
portation and an amendment increasing
by 20 per cent the pay of officers and
enlisted men were defeated on points
of order.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21
Friday, February Is.

Washington, Feb. Is. - An agree.
ment to vote tomorrow on the confer
ence report on the immigration bill,
which includes the provision intended
to settle the California japanese ques-
ton, was reached in the senate today
as the result of an entire day of discus
sion upon that measure.
The principal speakers were Bacon
and Tillman in opposition to what they
regarded as an effort to prevent the
South from getting desirable class OF
immigrants.
Tillman's remarks on the Japanese
question brought a warning from Lodge
that if they were continued he should
move that the discussion proceed be-
hind closed doors. International re-
ferences were not made afterward by
Tillman.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-02-21

Washington. Feb. Is. - The house,
after highly interesting debate, today
passed the naval appropriation bill,
which carries in round numbers 500,
100000. Burton of Ohio made an un-
successful effort to strike out the pro-
vision for an additional battleship OF
the Dreadnaught type.
An amendment by Foss was adopted
limiting to 100000 each the cost of
two torpedo boat destroyers authorized
in the bill, exclusive of armament.
Another amendment, also by Foss,
was adopted, providing that, of the
vessels authorized in last years naval
bill as well as in this years, not more
than one battleship and one torpedo
boat destroyer or two torpedo boats
shall be built by one contracting party
The postotfice appropriation bill was
taken up under an agreement that gen.
eral debate should cease at II noon.