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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
FINE GROUNDS FOR
NEW COURT HOUSE.
Plans Of Architect Chamberlain
Are Accepted
A NEW COTTON SPECIES
Walker County Comes Forward With
New Variety of the staple-It Is
Real Vegetable Wool-Ro-
mantle Marriage.
A NEW COTTON SPECIES

Jasper, September 20.-(Special. 1.-THE
county commissioners have adopted the
landscape plan for Court square. pre-
pared by Architect Chamberlain of Bir-
mingham. and it is going to be the most
attractive public plot in the state.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
MILLIONS FOR RIVERS.
Rivers and Harbors Congress Solid
for 100000. Bond Issue.

Washington, Dec. 1O-Scntiments
in favor OF a government bond issue
for a comprehensive Improvement of
the rivers. harbors and canals of the
country, to the end that the nation
shall have the greatest system of wa
terways in the world, gained headway
at the opening session Of the Rivers
and Harbors Congress here yesterday.
The scheme contemplated $50O,000, 900
worth of federal bonds for internal
watercourses. to be distributed over a
ten-ycar period, or $5O0Oo,O0O annu-
ally. President Roosevelt and Presl-
dcnt-clect Taft before the joint con
servatiOn meeting have advocated the
issuance OF government bonds for con
structing permanent public improve
ments.
The speakers included Vicc-Presi-
dent Fairbanks, Andrew Carnegie,
Amba Bryce. Seth Low Of New
York. REPRESENTATIVE Joseph z. Rams
dell. Representative Champ Clark Of
Missouri, Governor George +. Cham
bcrlain of Oregon and Samuel Com
pcrs. president Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor.
Upwards OF $500 delegates. repre-
senting A states and the territories Of
Alaska. New Mexico, Hawaii and
Porto Rico were in attendance.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17

speed and turning circle, and as near a.
possible these tactical qualities shoulC
be the same as Is in the four vessels
before named now being built.
Two hospital ships snould be proNid
d. The actual experience of the hos
pital ship with the fleet in the Paciti,
has shown the Invaluable work Whicl
such a ship does, and has also proves
that it is we'll TO have 1t kept under the
command of a medical officer. AS was
to be expected, all OF the anticipations
of trouble from such a command have
proved completely baseless. 1t Is a.
absurd to put hospital ship under a
line officer as it would be to put hos
pital on shore under such a command
This ought to have been realized before
and there is no excuse for failure to
realize it now.
every standpoint has ever occurred than
world. The improvement of the ships
in every way has been extraordinary
and they have gained far more expert
ence in battle tactics than they would
nave gained if they had stayed in the
Atlantic waters. The American people
have cause for profound qualification
both in view of the excellent condition
Of the fleet as shown by this cruise, and
in view of the improvement the cruise
has worked in this already high con-
dition. / do not believe that there is
any other service in the world in which
the average of character and efficiency
in the enlisted men is as high as is now
the case in our own. l believe that tht
same statement can be made as 10 our
officers, taken as a whole.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
COMMISSION TAKES STOCK,
Inventory of Natural Riches of Coun-
try and Their Duration.

Washington, Dec 10. - Governor
John a. Johnson, OF Minnesota. in ar
address yesterday before the joint con
ference Of the national conservation
commission and the governors of diff
fcrent states, brought an enthusiastic
message of accord from the great mid
die west in the schemes of cOnserva
ton and declared that the paramount
problem of the hour was the develop
ment Of inland waterways. After the
inventory of lands, presented by Sen
ator Nelson, there was an informal
discussion. Senator'S NcWIands and
Smoot and Governors Noel, Broward
Ansel, Lea and cx-Goycrnors Hoke
Smith and Blanchard participated
More than thirty state governors were
present.
Much Of the time Of the session was
devoted to reports on water forest,
land and mineral resources, these be
ing in the form OF an inventory.
The report Of the commission was
presented by Ex-Governor Blanchard
of louisiana Mr., Blanchard urged
the appointment of a permanent con
servation commission.
Mr. Newiands spoke of the i'm
portance OF the commissions work
and the need for its permanency, with
suitable appropriations, and, upon his
motion, seconded by Senator SmOOt
Of Utah. a committee will be appoint
ed to present the question to con
preSS
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
HARNESS HARNEY RIVERS.
Nevada Capitalists Plan Power Plants
in Southeastern Oregon.

Burns-Thcre is good prospect OF
important development of electrical
power in Harney valley i'll the near fu-
ture that will set things humming
George S. Nickcrson, well-known
civil engineer, whose headquarters at
present are in Winnemucca, New. has
been taking measurements for several
months along the Donder and Bitten
river in the northern slopes of Stein
mountains, the result OF his investiga-
tion and calculations being that a man
representing heavy capital has filed in
the county clerks office claim to a
water right on that stream of 4,S00
cubic inches, or 1870 cubic feet per sec
ond, the intention being to build dams,
fumes, etc, and develop an immense
power for generating electricity to
supply the entire Harney valley with
light and operating force.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Gas Stops DrilIers.

Ontario-The gas pressure cncoun-
tered at the Ontario oil we'll contin-
ucs. 1t has been flowing 60 hours
and increases in volume steadily. The
drllers were forced to stop work on
account of the tons of water thrown
into the air continuously The we'll
is now capped, but the water is being
forced out between the castings to a
height of 12 or II feet. The directors
OF the company will meet to decide
what course of action to pursue. They
will probably apply for a gas fran
chise Monday for heating and light
ing Ontario and other towns in the
country. An attempt will be made
to continue drilling for oil, as the well
may furnish both il drilled to suf-
ficient depth Gas was found in the
fine sand 20 feet below blue shale. The
drillcrS believe the main head of gas
and oil is probably few hundred feet
below
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Oregon Advertising Matter.

Portland.-Over five tons of adver-
tising matter about Oregon were
shipped by the passenger department
of the Hartman lines from Portland
last week, bound for every point in the
United States and many of the princi-
pal cities of Europe, In the shipment
were 81 cases weighing 200 pounds
each, making the shipment amount to
j 400 pounds of Oregon advertising
matter. The booklets and advertising
pamphlets are sent out at this time
largely because of the travel next sum-
mer. The winter months are conceded
to be the best time to distribute book.
let's on the Pacific coast because the
trips made by most travellers to the
coast are conceived and planned for be-
tween Christmas and the spring months.
The advertising work being done for
Oregon at present is on the largest
scale in the history of advertising any
wher in the world, and has far out
stripped the famous work done for Cal
itOrnla
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Lebanon for Good Roads.

Lebanon.-A rousing good roads
meeting was held here last week by
Judge j. H. Scott. of Salem, president
IF the State Good Roads association
The opera house was filled principally
hv farmers from the surrounding coun-
try, who are becoming deeply interested
in the good roads movement. At the
close of the meeting a good roads
league was organized, with f. +. Tay-
Ior. one of the county's most progress
sive road supervisors, as president, and
H. Y. kirkpatrick as secretary. The
Lebanon organization will work in har-
mony and in conjunction with the AL
bany meeting, effected at the meeting
held there last week.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat Blucstem, oGM o7c; club,
40-fold. 9lc; valley, 9lc
Barlcy-Fccd, $265O per ton; brew
ing. $27.
Oats-No. white, $31M315O per
ton.
Hay-Timothy, Willamette Valley,
$14 per ton; Eastern Oregon timothy.
$16M17: clover, $12; alfalfa. $13; grain
hay $12 5OG13
Fruits-Apples, 60cM$125 per box;
pears, $1N 1.25 per box; grapes, $1ht
1.50 per crate: ounces. $tN125 per
box; Cranbcrries, $13.5O014 per bar
rel; hucklcberrics. 1OM15c per pound:
persimmons, $1M125
Potatoes-75dS SIC per cwt.: sweet
potatoes, 2M2}c per pound
OniOns-$1Mt1 per 100 pounds
Vegctabes-Turnips, $1G1I25 per
sack; carrots, 81; parsniDs. $125:
bcets $1.25; horseradish SM10c per
pound; artichokes, 00cM$1 per dozen;
beans, 10Gn14c per pound; cabbage.
Halle per pound; caulifower. 75cm
81 per dozen; celery, $3.50 per crate:
cucumbcrs, $2M25O per box; egg
plant. lie per pound; lettuce, $tM125
per box; parsley, 30c per d-zcn; peas,
12Ic per pound; peppers, 15@20c per
pound; pumpkins. 1M1ic per pound;
radishcs, 2oc per dozen; spinach, PC
per pound; sprouts, 9IMIOc per
pound; squash. 1d1!c per pound; to-
matocs, 50cM$175.
Butter City creamery. extras. 36N
SIC; fancy outside creamery, 32lm35c
per pound; store. 17M2oc.
Eggs - Oregon selects, 42IM45c;
Eastern, 3ON35c per dozen.
Poultry-TIens, 13M13!c per pound;
spring, large 12M13c; small, 13T14c:
mixed, 12M124c; ducks, 14G15c;
geese, 9M10c; turkeys, 166171c;
dressed turkeys. nominal
Veal-Extra. 9G9lc per pound;
ordinary, 7MSc; heavy. SC.
Pork-Fancy, 73@Sc per pound;
large, 64M7c.
Hops-19OS. choice, 7lMsc; prime.
G@7c; medium, 56f6c per pound; 1907,
2641c; 1906, 1M14c.
Wool - Eastern Oregon, average
best. 1OM14c Der pound according to
valley, 15M16c.
Mohair-Choice, 1sc per pound
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17

Salem.--A. G. Burdick, president OF
A c. Burdick & Co, dealers in dried
fruits, complains of the raise in rate 5
on pruncs from 81 to $l1O, III effect
January I Mr.. BurdiCk says the in
crease will shorten the life Of an in
dustry that is already doomed Grow
ers, according to Mr. Burdick, are
selling their fruit on narrow mar
gin as it is, and many have uproQted
their trees to plant more produc-
tive crop. If the increase announced
goes into effect many more will dig
up their trees, he declares, and an
other legitimate industry for develop
ment of the Willamette valley will be
killed. Mr., Burdick's complaint fol
lows similar one filed by the Will
lamette Valley Prune association Of
Salem
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Londoner BUYS Mines.

Grant S Pass.-A mining deal of i'm
portance was consummated a few days
ago. when the Cook & Green copper
gold group of claims of Blue Ledge dis
trict was sold to Y. A. Phillips, of
London, England. The consideration
was not made public, but is known to
be a large amount, as this is one of the
richest and best developed mines of
Blue Ledge. Mr.. Phillips is owner of
the famous Wolfram mine, of Devon
shire, and has unlimited capital behind
him. He visited Blue Ledge this past
fall, and was highly impressed with the
splendid showing Of the properties.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
GREAT NORTHERN HOLDUP.
Three Masked Men 6oardl Engine
Just Out of Spokane.

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 10.-Great
Northern passenger train No, 4 was
held up by three masked robbers about
a mile and a half east of Hillyard
shortly before midnight last night.
The presence Of mind OF the fireman
prevented the express car, which is
supposed to have contained a large
sum, including $4,000 shipment from
Spokane, from being robbed
When he was ordered to dismount
express and mail cars from the other
coaches. he cut two. but LETT the ex-
press car, which was the last of the
first three cars. and thus saved the
treasure.
The train had been out Of Hillyard
but few minutes when the engineer
and fireman were surprised to see
three men. two of them masked,
crawling down from the tender. With
drawn revolvers they ordered the en-
gineer to stop the train Immediately
He Obeyed their orders. and as soon
as the train came to a stop. all dis
mounted from the cab, the trainmen
leading the way, covered with the
weapons OF the robbers
The engineer was left standing with
two of the hold-ups while the third
accompanied the fireman back part
way while he was Obeying the orders
to uncouple the cars. When he had
fooled the thugs by cutting off two Of
the cars instead of three, the three
robbers boarded the engine and start
ed off down the track. leaving the fire
man and engineer with the dead train
After proceeding about two miles the
hold-ups, who are said to be old rail
way men, judging from the manner in
which they handled the locomotive,
stopped it and then went through the
mail car. obtaining a considerable
quantity OF registered mail.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Big Josephine Nugget.

Grant s Pass.-Unusual interest is
being taken this year in the diggings Of
northern Josephine county, particularly
the bars and benches along the streams.
A few days ago 5000 nugget was
found in one of the channels by a
placer digger. The ground there is
very rich, paying from So to "a a cubic
yard, which allows good wages even for
the man who works with shovel and
rocker. Coarse gold is common, mug
gets of from $25 to $75 value being
often found. The Rublc mine is the
oldest hydraulic property of the dis
trict having been worked continually
for the past 40 years.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
lO-Acre Tract Sold.

Shclburn-George w Nelson, OF
Yamhll county, has purchased 10.
acre tract near here from G.. Vernon
The price paid was 5000 an acre.
Other sales nearly as good have been
showing the healthy condition Of the
real estate market in this section. The
firm Of Osborn & Son, Of this place,
is erecting two-story building near
the depot. The ground floor is to be
occupied as a store. while the upper
story will be a lodge hall.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Douglas New City.

Oakland. - Superintendent Fields
and other Southern Pacific officials,
accompanied by an official of the
Suthcrlin Land & Water company.
went to the new townsite at Sutherlin
Monday to locate the ground on
which the new station is to be built.
Work will commence at once on the
station building, which will be con
structcd of concrete and finished in
side with natural Oregon fir. The
railroad company will also begin con
struction on passing track
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Water Users Stand Pat.

Klamath Fals.-The directors of the
Wateruscrs' association, at their regu-
lar monthly meeting took a determined
stand not to pay over $3.50 per acre
for government irrigation They will
gather hundreds Of affidavits showing
that the Waterusers were promised water
at $3.50 per acre, including maintc-
nance, and that the cost would not eX-
cccd $50 per acre in any event. If
the reclamation service insists on the
payment Of $50 per acre and - cents
maintenance charge, the association
will 90 before congress with a release
ill for the difference.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Dallas to Be Doomed.

Dallas.-The business men of Dal-
las met last week and organized a
commercial club, which they have
named the Dallas Development
league, for the purpose of financing
and carrying out plan to advertise
the resources Of Dallas and vicinity
in the eastern states, and to attract
tourists and settlers to this place.
Hon. L. S. Loughary was elected
president II. G. Campbell secretary
and w. G.. Nassal treasurer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
NEWS NOTES GATHERED FROM
VARIOUS PARTS OF OREGON
WILL ENLARGE CAPITOL.
Additions to West Wing Proposed by
Commis ssIoners.

Salem.-Secretary w. N. Gatens, of
the capitol building commission, has
been instructed to secure architects
plans for two additions to the state
house. The proposed additions, if
constructed, will be placed on either
side of the west wing of the state
house and will be two stories high.
The floor space will be about 20x4O
feet The additions are urgently need
ed, as office room at the statchouse
is crowded. The plans will be sub
mitted to the legislature. The prin-
cipal question is whether the addition
will mar the appearance of the whole
building.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Heavy Snow Reported.

Pcndlcton.-Farmers and ranchers
coming to town from the southern
end Of the county bring news Of a
heavy snowfall. which is greatly ~
prcciated Though the balance of the
county Hae been favored with two
heavy rainfalls reccntlv the part OF
the county south of Pilot Rock has
had hardly sufficient moisture to lay
the drst The fall of snow therefore
is welcomed
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Cut Court Exnenses.

La Grande.-ITcrcafter the county
court will expedite matters by requir-
ing the county Judge to act as COM
mitting magistrate and take from the
Justice OF the peace all hearings Of 4
preliminary nature in criminal cases.
Th" reduction in expenses will be ma
terial.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Flights Are Successful.

lie Mans. France. Dec. 10.-Wi'hur
Wright. the American aeroplanist,
made series Of successful flights
here Yesterday. Four members OF the
British Aero club went aloft separate
lv with Mr. Wright None of the
flights was marred by accident.
Middletown transcript., 1908-06-13
WE APOLOGIZE

"We apologize for all mistakes
made in former issues and say
they were inexcusable, as all an
editor has to do is to hunt news
and clean the rollers and set
type, sweep the floor and pen
short items, and fold papers, and
write wrappers, and make the
paste, and mail the papers, and
talk to visitors and distribute
type and carry water and read
proofs, hunt the shears to write
editorials, and dodge the bills,
and dun delinquents and take
cussings from the whole force,
and tell our subscribers that we
must have money-we say thai
we've no business to make mis-
takes while attending to those
little matters, and getting our
living on hopper-tail soup flaw
ored with imagination and wear
ing old shoes and no collar and
patch on our pants,and obliged te
turn smiling countenance to the
man who tells US our paper AIM
worth dollar anyhow, and thai
he could make a better one with
his eyes shut"
Middletown transcript., 1908-06-13
PICTURE OF WILLIAM Il. TAFT
"0f'n VIII Ss q strikin1 Iiksness

will be Stirling Likeness
The Philadelphia North american will
give free to each buyer of its SundayRedi-
ton of June 81 handsome photogravure
portrait of William Howard Taft. This
is the only picture publicly indorsed, as
an artistic reproduction of lifelike por-
trait, by Mr.. Taft's managers and friends.
1t is an art work Of highest merit, the
kind of picture that sells for dollar in
the art stores. 1t is ready for mounting
and framing.
On the same day the Magazine Section
will contain:
"Taft, the Stateman and Peacemaker," "
by Brigadier General Clarence R. Ed
wards, chief of the United States Bureau
of Tnsular Affairs.
TAFT, the Citizen" by DR.. Lyman Alb
bott, editor of the Outlook.
"Mr. Taft in His Home" by Halle
Erminie Rives, author OF "Hearts Cour-
ageous," ''The Exile" and other famous
novels.
"How the Fight for Taft Was Waged
and Won," by Robert H. Murray, author
of "With Taft Around the World"
"Taft, the Outdoor Man," story oi
the Big Mans recreations in the open.
This section will be profusely illustrated
with original Photographs.
Dealers will have limited supply, SO
that those wanting the paper must order
early.
Middletown transcript., 1908-06-13
woRKMEN GET MORE TERRITORY

Information has been received that the
directors of the Supreme Lodge, Ancient
Order United Workmen, which organiza-
ton is holding its annual session at Des
Moines, Iowa, has recommended that the
Supreme Lodge take favorable action on
the request of the Grand Lodge of Della
ware that the local jurisdiction be in
creased by the addition of the states of
Maryland and Virginia and the District
of Columbia, but just what action the Su-
preme Lodge will take is not known and
may not come up for several days. F. P.
Lackey, William II. Richardson and
Jacob Ell. Emerson, representatives from
the Grand Lodge of Delaware, left on Sat-
urday evening for the convention.
Messrs. Richardson and Emerson were &C.
companied by their wives. Edward F.
Kane being member of the arbitration
committee, went to the convention city
several days ago, accompanied by his
bride, whom he married just before leav.
ing Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1908-06-13
ODESSA

Joseph G. Brown was visitor in Phila'
delphia one day this week.
Mrs. o. G. Stevens was the guest of hel
sisters in Philadelphia one day this week.
Mrs. O. B. George, of Philadelphia,
was the guest of Mrs. G. W. Davis this
week.
Stanley s. Stevens and wife, of Della
ware City, spent Tuesday with his mother
Mrs. E. NJ. Stevens.
Rev. R. L. Hallett has returned from
Kansas City, Mo, where he has been
spending several weeks.
DR.. Albert Davis, OF Camden, N. ].
spent Sunday at the home of George l.
Townsend and family.
Drawers Presbyterian Sunday School
will hold its annual Children's Day ser.
vices on Sunday evening, the 2lst.
Everyone is cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Cannon enter.
tained the Methodist Brotherhood at
their home, near town, Wednesday even'
ing OF last week in most pleasing man.
ner.' A large gathering was present and
an enjoyable time was had by all.
The Sunday School of St. Panls' M. E.
Church will observe their Childrens' Day
tomorrow Sunday evening, beginning
at 7.3O O'Clock. Everyone is cordially in.
vited to come and enjoy the exercises, as
this entertainment promises to be most
excellent one.
Middletown transcript., 1908-06-13
CECILToN

Mr.. James H. Smith spent Wednesday
in Baltimore.
Albert Shaw spent Monday and Tues
day in Baltimore.
Mrs. George Beaston spent Tuesday in
Chesapeake City.
William Smith, of Earleville, is visiting
his father, Mr.. James Smith.
Mrs. Arrie Manlove spent Sunday with
her father. Mr.. Joseph Manlove.
Miss Lydia Millikan is visiting relatives
in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Mr.. William Taylor and wife spent
Sunday with relatives near Earleville.
John Smith, of Philadelphia, is visiting
his parents, Mr.. J. II. Smith aud wife.
Mrs. Gary and Mrs. Long. of Whining
ton, have been visiting Mrs. q. Taylor.
Mrs. Julia Cosden, of Middletown, was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. II. Smith,
last week.
Harry Budd. wife and son Harry spent
Sunday with Mr.. Robert Ferguson and
wife.
Children's Day exercises will be OBJ
served in the NJ. E. Church tomorrow
evening.
A number of our young people attended
the commencement OF Townsend High
School on Monday evening.
Robert Anderson, of Winchester, w.
Va, lie spending his vacation with his
mother, Mrs. M. r. Anderson.
Mr.. Joseph Bechman and wife-a Mics
Ella Tobias, of Philadelphia, have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Stephens,
near town.
Middletown transcript., 1908-06-13
CLASS OF 'OS

Sarah B. Walker. OF Wilmington; Mary
NJ. Hazard, of Milton; Jennie ]. Jump,
of Houston; Ida L. Lindale, of Reho-
both; Winifred Morris, of Dover; Olive
B. Warrington, of Laurel and George E.
Gordy, of MiIlsboro, are members of this
years ciass, West Chester State Normal
School,.
S. Emma Carpenter, of Odessa; G.
Louise Collins, Of Harrington; Attic B.
Derrickson, OF Frankford, Anna Jones,
and Lulu r. Ratledge, of Townsend; j.
Lester Section, of Hartley, and g. W.
Stephens, of Delmar, are members of the
middle class; and Olive r. Carton, of
Wyoming; Eta Layfield, of Frankford;
Mary B. Passmore, of Brandywine; Isaac
J. MacColIum, of Rosana. and William
Mckinney, of Wilmington, are members
of the junior class. Miss Winifred Morris,
of Dover, has been elected treasurer of the
class OF '08