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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
LOVER ARMOR BELT.
Naval Experts Decide to Change Line
on Future Fighters.

Washington, Aug. 27.-It is an
nounced here today that at the summer
conference of naval officers at the ma
val war college at Newport, at which
have been discussed the designs for the
new warships for the past six months,
it was decided to lower the armor belt
on the battleships to be constructed
after the Florida and the Utah have
been finished. The armor belts on the
Utah and the Florida will be the same
as that on the Delaware.
The decision to lower the armor belt
was made because of the advance
toward perfecting torpedoes. The
naval authorities decided that the
greater protection below the water line
was needed.
Five-inch rather than six-inch guns
have been decided on as the better for
the secondary batteries. Military
masts will be abandoned and the new
battleships will be provided with one
and possibly two steel fire-control tow
ers 80 feet high.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
America kindest to lmbeCiles.

London, Aug. 27.-That America far
surpasses England in the care of her
idiotic insane is the report published
today by the royal commission appoint
ed to investigate American methods.
The commission recently returned from
the United States. Nearly every state
was visited, and the report says that
with few exceptions the American sys-
tenn was found superior to the British.
The report recommends that the Brit
ish government adopt system that
pmbodies the best features of the meth
ods in vogue in several states.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
.LONE BANDIT
ROBS TOURISTS
Secures Over $4,000 in Coin From
I25 Yellowstone Travellers.
Stops Eleven Coaches Inside Park
Boundary-Watches and Jewelry
Also Given Up by Unarmed Pas
sengers-DrWers Not MoIested-
Soldiers Pursue Outlaw.

Lake Hotel, Yellowstone Park, Wyo.,
Aug. 25.-The greatest stage hold-up
in the West in many years, at least in
the number Of coaches held up, occur
red yesterday within the boundaries Of
the Yellowstone park. The work was
done by a lone highwayman, and the
passengers were absolutely helpless in
his hands, as no guns are permitted in
the park to either drivers or tourists.
In all, it is estimated from the state
ment of passengers, that something
like $4,000 in cash was obtained,
drafts worth SO, 900, other papers and
transportation, besides rich haul in
watches and jewelry.
In all, Fl coaches left the Upper
highwayman was encountered about
five miles further on at lonely spot
along the banks of Spring creek, a
tributary of the Fire Hole river. The
creek is lined with bushes. The first
lot of coaches, numbering seven, and
following each other closely, passed by
the place unharmed. There was gap
DeI"eeIl IIelIl, anu tllc icAI iot VI
eight following.
After the first of the eight came
along the highwayman stepped from
the bushes and ordered the driver to
halt. He did not molest the driver,
nor any of the drivers following.
These eight coaches had barely gone
on when three more came along, and
these were robbed in like manner.
In all about 125 people were held
up, though not all of these suffered
loss. When the robber ordered the
drivers to move on, he stood few
minutes with his gun pointed toward
them, and then walked down the road.
AS quickly as possible after a tele-
phone was reached at Thumb Station
word was sent to the soldiers and a
detail started in pursuit of the man
who is described as about feet 8
inches tall, with bluish-grey eyes, and
bristly grey whiskers. He acted ike
man short of breath or consump-
tive.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
AUGUSTA IS
UNDER WATER
Disastrous Fires Follow in Wake of
Southern Floods.
Loss Will Reach Over Half Million
Union Depot Under Ten Feet of
Water-One Lame Telegraps Wire
Brings Out Report of Disaster
Loss of Life Expected.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 27.-A long dis
tance telephone message from the AS
sociated Press correspondent from
Augusta says that the city is complete
ly under water. In the down town
portion business houses, telegraph
offices and newspaper Offices are COM
pletely demoraliZed.
There were three deaths in Augusta
yesterday, two white people and one
negro.
The damage, it is estimated, will
reach half million dollars.
At 8 80 last night it was learned
through the single wire Of the Georgia
Railroad company, working partly into
Augusta, that the large cotton ware
house and the wholesale grocery ware
houses of the Nixon company We're
burning.
The union depot is under ten feet of
water and in the best residence dis
trict the water stands six feet deep
and is slowly rising.
The report of the fires in the Nixon
warehouses cannot be confirmed. A
telegraph operator said he could not
get near enough on account of the
water, but that the fires were burning
in the vicinity of the big warehouses;
The floods in the Carolnas and Geor-
gia eliminated in the breaking of the
big dam six miles from Augusta, which
diverts the water from the Savannah
river into the canal at that point. The
L.
found its way into the city, and last
night, from Fifteenth street to the
Eastern boundary, Augusta was under
from six to IL feet of water, which is
gradually rising.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03

San Francisco, Aug. 26.-The line Of
the California Northeastern railrorad
was opened from this city to Calor. on
the line between Oregon and Califor-
mia. today. The first car to stop at
Calor was that Of w. F. Herrin, chief
attorney for the Southern Pacific road.
+. H. Hartman, since he went over
the road on his way to Klamath lake,
gave orders to get the line built through
to Klamath river as soon as possible,
and work has gone on night and day.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Add Ell Aziz in Flight.

Tangier, Aug. %. Mulai Hafid hes
been proclaimed sultan of Morocco at
FL Araish, as well as at Rabat and
Salee Add FL Aziz, the sultan who
suffered defeat at the hands of Mulai
Hafid last week, at point not far
from Morocco City, is making his way
out to the coast. He is expected at
Casa Blanca soon. He is accompanied
only by some of his advisers. All of
the tribesmen who were in his service
have been returned to their homes.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
RENEGADES GO HOME.
Utah Indians Who Went to Dakota,
Returning to Reservation.

Utah Indians Who Went to Dakota,
Returning to Reservation.
Washington, Aug. 25.-The officials
of the Indian bureau are expecting
soon to hear of the arrival at their old
reservation in Utah of 400 renegade
Indians, who have spent the greater
part of the last two years on the Soiux
lands in South Dakota.
The Utes started on the long march
overland July 20 and when last heard
from had passed Fort Robinson, half
way between the starting and stopping
points. At Robinson some of the In
dians dropped out and the bureau is
now puzzled as to what to do with the
stragglers. They are going slowly
over the journey of 500 miles, disturb
ing no one and attracting little atten-
tion.
The Indians have manifested no dis
position toward improper conduct.
When they went away they said they
were confident they could do better
north, where game was more plentiful
and the supervision less rigid. On
arrival, they professed to be satisfied
with their new homes and haughtily
spurned overtures to return. When,
however, they found that game laws
were as rigid in one state as another,
and especially when they discovered
that they must work or starve, they
seemed to experience gradual change
and they have recently been insstent
upon returning to their Utah lands.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Liquor Taxes Falling of.

Washington, Aug. 28.-The monthly
statement of the collections of internal
revenue shows that the total for July,
1908, was $22, ,O29, 316, which is fall
ing off Of 81, 500, 500 as compared with
July, 1907, The most noteworthy de-
crease is in the receipts from the retail
liquor dealers special tax which
amounts to $216, 149. This indicates
that 8,o46 retail liquor dealers went
out of business during July, which is
said to be largely due to prohibition
Legislation in the various states.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Japanese Sees Maneuvers.

Junction City. Kan, Aug. 26.
Major T. Tanaka. of the Japanese en-
bassy in Washington, arrived at the
maneuver camp last night. He WAS
met at the railroad station by one of
General kerr's personal staff, and es-
corted to headquarters, where he was
introduced to General Kerr and other
officers of the staff. Major Tanaka
Will remain an observer at the camp
for several days.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
GUN SILENCER is TESTED.
Maxim's Latest Invention Gives As
founding Results in Practice.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 25.-The
official test of Hiram P. Maxim's gun
silencer was made by officers stationed
at the United States armory here to-
day The test, it is said, proved the
truth of the claims Of the inventor.
The device was attached to regula-
tion army rifle. The test was made at
regular ranges, relays of signals being
stationed at intervals. 1t was found
that while the discharge of the une-
quipped rife is audible 200 yards,
with the silencer this distance was cut
down to 800 yards. Further tests
were made to determine whether the
silencer interferred with the velocity
of the bullet and it was found that this
interference was slight, reducing the
velocity not more than or per cent.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03

Washington, Aug. p. - Attempts
are being maude today to verify a re-
port that leaked out of diplomatic cir
cles yesterday to the effect that all
efforts to effect an immigration treaty
between the United States and Japan
have failed. The statement was made
by visitor to Washington who is
thoroughly conversant with affairs in
the Far East, after conference with a
member of the State department.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Slow to Adopt New Plan.

Washington, Aug. 25.-T. P. Kane,
deputy controller of the currency,
stated today that the published state
ment that a large number of national
banks in Oklahoma had notified the
controller of the currency of their in
tentions to surrender their national
charters and enter the state banking
system, because of the opinion rem
dered by the attorney general that
they cannot lawfully avail themselves
of the state guaranty laws was not in
accordance with the facts.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
NEWS NOTES FROM THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL CITY
FIND NEW ROUTE.
j Jlpanese Laborers lettering United
States as Students.

japanese Laborers lettering United
States as Students.
Washington, Aug. 29.-The depart
ment of commerce and labor has refer
red to the State department new
question which has arisen under the
administration of regulations exclud-
ing japanese of the laboring classes.
The incident reveals a method not
hitherto considered whereby thousands
of japanese laborers could gain access
to this country without recourse by the
United States.
Miyuki Komura was recently ad-
mitted through Seattle on passport
showing him to be student. He had
about $50 in his possession at the
time. Instead of going to school i'm
mediately, he went to work. Next he
crossed into Canada and found employ
ment. He decided to re-enter the
United States, which he did near Port
Hill, Idaho, and was taken into Gus
tody.
Canada refused to allow him to be
sent back to the Dominion. This
brought the matter before the head of
the department of commerce and labor,
and it being decided that the law gave
no authority for his deportation to
Japan, he was discharged.
Authorities here consider the case of
importance. If there is
no provision for deportation in such
cases, there will be nothing to prevent
other japanese from making use of
the same eXpedient to get into this
and to remain here.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
PROBES AMERICAN MINES.
Belgian Expert Comes as Guest of
Government.

Government.
New York, Aug. 26.-Victor w.
Watteyne, chief of the Belgian depart
ment Of mines, was a passenger on the
Red Star liner Kroonland, which ar
rived in port today. Chief Watteyne
comes as the guest of the United
States government and will be consult
ed by the bureau Of geodetic survey in
its coming investigation Of the mining
conditions in this country. Congress
has appropriated $15O,00O for this
purpose. Captain Desbrough, of Eng
land, and A. Meismer, of Germany,
both expert mining engineers, will
come later to join Chief Watteyne.
In the United States there are 3,2OO
deaths due to accidents every year in
the mines, or three to every thousand
mining employees. Speaking of the
tremendous death rate, Chief Watteyne
said yesterday:
''ln Belgium, where the mines are
the oldest in Europe and the most dan
gerous and deepest in the world, the
death rate is only one man in a thous-
and-a very good record, considering
the extremely hazardous nature of the
work. l expect to be very much in
terested in my commission to study
American methods"
Chief Watteyne left promptly for
Pittsburg. He will go from there to
Hanna, Wyo., to study sealed mine
in which, during ten years over 300
miners have lost their lives. Chief
Watteyne will suggest some scheme by
which it can be worked with safety.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
10 Build Clear Lake Dam

Washington, Aug. 26. The secre-
tary of the interior has authorized the
reclamation service to begin construc-
tion of the Clear Lake dam in the Kla-
math irrigatiaon project, by force ac-
count. The total estimated cost of
this work is S165, 00O. Bids for cree
tion of this dam have been rejected on
the ground of excessive cost. and it is
believed that work can be carried on
effectively and economically with the
force in hand.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03

st. Petersburg, Aug. 2S.-Details
are given in Yakutsk newspaper of a
revolving case of cannibalism among
the tribes of Lamuts living on the
River Kokordi, in extreme Northwest
ern Siberia. One of the nomads, driv-
en- desperate by hunger, devoured the
bodies of his brother, wife and four
children. A party of hunters came
upon the deserted encampment and
found the remains of the bodies. The
brothers body was not found, and it is
not known whether he was eaten or
wandered away and perished.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
WORK OF VANDALS.
Ninety-four Years Ago British Tried
to Burn Capital.

to Burn Capital.
Washington, Aug. 26. -Ninety-four
years ago Monday British army, un-
der the command Of General Ross, en-
tered the city Of Washington, having
defeated 5000 American soldiers on
their way.
The capital was abandoned to the
invaders, President Madison and other
high officials Of the government hav-
ing left the city before the arrival Of
the British. In revenge for a Wash
ingtonian having attempted to kill
General Ross, whose life was saved at
the expense Of his horse, the British
attempted to burn the capital. That
building was saved, but the congress
sional library was destroyed, and with
it many valuable historical documents.
The torch also was applied to the
White House, the Treasury and the
War and State departments, and before
the British evacuated the city and the
flames We're extinguished, property
valued at So, 600, 600 had been destroy
ed, and in addition several score Of
Americans were killed or wounded.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Big Overcharge on Rice.

Washington, Aug. y. The Bayou
City Rice mills, of Houston, Tex. has
filed a complaint with the Interstate
Commerce commission against the
Houston & Texas Central. the North
ern Pacific and other roads. alleging
excessive rates on rice to Portland. On
a shipment of three cars, it is alleged.
a 7S-cent rate was charged, SIS cents
being the proper rate. Reparation of
about S4OO is asked for and an order
making the 55-cent rate the maximum.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
INDIGNANT AT CASTROS ORDER
Citizens of Parian Ports Resent EN-
barge on Travel.

Port of Spain, Aug. 25.-News has
been received here that President Cas-
tro has instructed the collectors of Gus
toms in Venezuelan ports not to clear
any passengers for the West Indian
islands. The Venezuelan consul here
has been instructed to withhold pass
ports from persons desirous of taking
passage on the steamers to Venezuela.
This action on the part of the Venezue-
Ian government has caused great indig-
nation and is a serious blow to the in
habitants Of the Parian ports and
Cuidad Bolivar, and will add consider
ably to the misery already existing
there.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Builders Tan Secret Till.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 27.- Finger
prints in dust on a jewel box led detec-
tives last night to arrest James
Holmes, a carpenter, who afterwards
confessed that he stole AZ diamonds.
valued at 81, 900. from Captain f. w.
Johnston, the well known Nome oper-
ator. The diamonds disappeared Aug
ust II. Holmes and another carpenter
were the only persons who knew of the
secret closet for jewels, as they built
it at Captain Johnston's home.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
MilIion for Balloon Plans.

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 25.-It
was learned today that Count Zeppelin
was again visited two days ago by
agents of the mysterious American
syndicate which offered $4,000, GOO for
the a,rship recently lost at Echterdin-
gen. The Americans are now trying
to secure possession Of the new balloon
under construction by Zeppelin. to be
known rs No. >. It IS said that they
have even gone SO far as to offer
81. coo. 600 for the plans.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Kermit Stops Runaway,

Oyster Bay, Aug. 29.-It was stated
here tonight that Kermit Roosevelt.
second son of the president, stopped a
runaway team of horses this after
noon. after a wild chase on horse
back along the shore road into Bay
vile, and probably saved the lives of
Mrs. Frank Hilton. of New York. and
her two small sons.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Discuss Tariff Changes.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The subcom-
mittee of the senate committee on fl
nance. which has under consideration
proposed changes in the administrative
features of the tariff law, today com
pleted its preliminary work in Wash
ington and adjourned to meet in New
York at the call of the chairman, SEN
ator Burrows.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Mo Clue TO Raiders.

Aberdeen. S. D., Aug. 27.-The au
thorities here are investigating the
raids on Lowry and Alaska Sunday
night by a company of armed and
mounted men. Absolutely no clue to
the raiders has been found.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Settle Canadian Strike.

Winnipeg, Aug. 2s.-A rumor COM
ing from an authoritative source says
the Canadian Pacific railway officials
are getting tired of the strike and ne
gotiations will be begun tomorrow
with view to ending it.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Toronto Has sI5N.OrO Fire

Toronto. Ont. Aug. 26, Half of
the Union stockyards in West Toronto
was wiped out toy IRE tonight. Loss,
$3.50. coo. Seven houses on Keel street
were also destroyed. The origin Of
the fire is not known.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-03
Old Virginia is Shaken,

Richmomnd. Va, Aug. p. There
We're several severe earth tremors felt
in Powhaton, Amelia and Chesterfield
counties last night and this morning.
No one was hurt and no property lam
age done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20
The Incident That Counted

The Incident hat counted
a ; the simple suggestion OF the Prime Mn
lister that cleanliness Of the home and ITS
surroundings was the best measure Of proteC-
ton against cholera, contained the germ 81
sanitary reform in England, an incident III
the writer's experience became the potential
force that gave to New York 4 most complete
system of health laws and ordinances, and an
efficient administrative department 81 health.
In larger sense it may with justice be claimed
that this incident contained the germ 81 health
reform that, has given to this entire country
the most perfect system OF municipal, state,
and national health administration III the CIV
ilized world.
The incident referred to occurred III the
early Dos. When | was physician to = lever
hospital IN the Department 81 Charities, II
WAS discovered that 4 large number OF cases
came from the same tenement house. To de
terrnine the condition Of this Verltable lever
nest / visited the house. and was not surprised
at the large number of cases OF fever which II
furnished our hospital. i Is difficult to de
scribe the scene that the interior OF the house
presented to the visitor. The building was III
an extreme state of dilapIdat1on generally, the
doors and windows were broken, The cellar
was partly filled with filthy sewage, the floors
were Uttered with decomposmg straw winch
the occupants used for bedding, every avail
able place from cellar to garnet was crowded
with irnmigrantS,-1nen, women. and children
The whole establishment Teeking with
filth, and the atmosphere was heavy with the
sickening OdOT OF the deadly INl)huS WHICH
reigned supreme IN every room
Impressed with the necessity OF immediately
closing this house to further occupation by
immigrants until it thoroughly cleansed
and made decently habltable, made inquiries
for the responsible owner. 1t was found IIlaI
the house was never visited by anyone who
claimed to be either agent or owner; but that
it was the resort Of Migrants, especially OF the
most recent and destitute immigrants; that
they came and went without let OF hndrdll'e'
generally remaining until attacked by the pre-
FAILING epidemic Of fever, when they we're re
moved to the fever hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20

make al necessary Improvements. lie
promptly vacated the house, and made such =
thorough reconstruction of the entire estab-
hshment that it became the most attractive
tenement in that East Side district. For many
years that house continued to be entirely free
from the ordinary contagious diseases OF the
tenement houses OF the city. 1t IS an interest
ing fact that the landlord subsequently thanked
the writer for having compelled him to improve
his tenement house; for now he had first class
tenants who paid him much higher rents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20

gave the following illuminating answer.
mist rising from Stagnant water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-20
Fearful of Publicity

FORTUNATELY, at this lunctur. Ii -, ID VI
came 10 the notice Of William Julien !, Dry
ant EDITOR Of The Evening Post VINO wa
at g thee efy goTernment to remedy such
ordnance, Mr. Bryant proposed TO inake line I'm,
,asa public in all Of its details, ana iYr tnh'
NUNS suggested that the police should aus
the arrest 81 the delinquent owner allti ne ne
would send reporter to make n"' Is % i a,i'
case. 4 charge was mace is'' 'I,,,..r - tb,
lord, and he was required 70 1Po" ia. ,oIIrt
jefferson Market court. On entering me '"u n,
he was confronted by the reporter PAD ana l'l
pencil IN hand. who pressed him win dU's'
as 20 his tenement house. - ,,,.,.r
Greatly alarmed at his situation the owner i
,t,o,,irsJ as to the purpose Of the reporter, ana
was informed that The EYenng e F 'Re court n
:,,;r IA Ia expost. his maintenance oi a
1e,,r nest of the worst description. lie peegedi
that no further proceedings he taken, ,liiI
promised the court that he would iIiiiii''ii'''