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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
A New Constitutional auestton.

from NE New YORK Sun
The great constitutional question is
whether the immunity to the retort short
and ugly which the President OF the
United States properly enjoys. by reason
OF his exalted Office, extends ex proprio
Tigore to those around him. Loeb for
instance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
Hone for the Fnfnre-

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
Messrs. Cannon, Fairbanks, Knox ct al
can console themselves with the thought
that the Presidential race question will
bob Up again In 1912, 1916, &c.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Jacksonville is shipping great num-
bers of packages into South Georgia la
beled Shells from the sea shore" The
favorite song In South Georgia these
days is probably that old familiar Gag
zering up re sea from re shell shores"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

King Edward has written a letter TO
Emperor William in reference 10 the
Iweedmouth matter but not line of it
has appeared in the newspapers. You
can stake your money that Edward knows
how to construct that sort of commune
cation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Married life develops win power" says
German physician. Also quite de-
gree Of won't power; but what's new
about that?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Mr.. Henry Paccory says telephones were
used by the Egyptian PharaOhs. We in
sist, however. that our present-day sup
ply of hello girls" is of somewhat moro
modern vintage
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
The Man with a Cold

Say, old man. will you let me give you
a bit OF advice?''
GO ahead; but I'll bet I've tried what
you are going to recommend"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

A ST. Paul tMinnj man went crazy dur
Ing n grand opera performance out there
recently. These one-night-stand grand
opera companies have a great deal 10
answer for.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

A lady lion tanner says if you meet a
lion just hold chair in front of him
and IL will confuse him." according to
the Nashville American. Hereafter al
ways be careful to have chair with you
when you meet a lion; also, don't get
at all confused yourself.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

The "epigramist'' of the House is the
name given 10 Hon. Edward L. Hamilton,
Representative from the Fourth district
of Michigan
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

In politics everybody wants an upper
perth says the Charleston News and
courier. Not everybody; some politicians
VIII never be satisfied with anything less
than a drawing-room.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Mr.. Beckham says he will never again
offer for public Office. Evidently. Mr.
Beckham was determined TO say some
thing calculated to win him vote Of
thanks from old Kentucky
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
No Money Refunded.

I fear me 1 have been bunkoed by ysn
villagers" declared the South Sea ISL
ander. Il gave pig for a wife
Cheap enough. my friend"
But they appear in unseemly haste 20
eat that pig
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

As an evidence that the present session
Of Congress is drawing to close. the
chairman Of the House Appropriations
Committee is beginning 10 talk OF rigid
economy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Mr.. Roosevelt may be a wise politician.
but when he gets up before a Mothers
Congress and lectures il on the faults.
foibles. and frailties OF the husbands Of
this country. he isn't giving any very
great evidence of it,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Some people get up with a song. others
with headache says the Birmingham
Age-Herald. Curiously enough. too. the
latter gentlemen is generally the one who
goes to bed with the song.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

the mocesty Of Grandoldtexss is some
thing like the check of a government mule
in other more blessed localities.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Mr.. Bryan manages to saw an immense
amount of wood. and finds time TO say
what he pleaSes also.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Roosevelt is striving 10 right the
Brownsville wrong by proclamation" says
the Buffalo Times. Well are you pre-
pared TO prove that il won't work?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

The Shah of Persia appears to have
hit upon an excellent plan 10 circum-
vent the anarchists. When he makes
up his mind to go out for ride, he
doesn't go.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
Mr.. Taft's Homes
From be PhiIsdelrhia Pcs.

From the PHILADELPHIA Press.
Secretary Taft no doubt proceeds on the
ground that this is Rooseveit's admins
tration. but he expects the next one to
be his.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
Not I'm the boarding Glass.

Prom the Chicago News.
The man with a wife and several
grown daughters seldom boards his
money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Mrs. Hippopotamus. of Central Park. n.
Y. has just presented Col. Hippopotanus
olive branch No. s. Evidently the Hip
popotamuses have become thoroughly
AmericaniZed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

The Atlanta Georgian is now boosting
'sassafras tea" as fine beverage. OF
course We can enter no opinion in this
matter. not being familiar with the pro-
hibition brand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

As We understand the situation as
lately interpreted. it is legal for the
bookies at Benning to go 10 the easy
marks. but illegal for the easy marks TO
go TO the bookies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

If Smith and Brown both run for gov
ernor Of Georgia, the Johnson vote. If
1t organizes itself. should be able TO hold
the balance Of power.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

The Houston Post is now blowing great
guns about the violet banks of panicless
Texas The violet is reputed 10 be an
emblem Of great modesty; but, of course,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

From the Kansas CITY star.
The Oklahoma legislators consume q
bushel OF popcorn day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Is Wall street being quietly assured
that Mr.. Taft. If elected President. will
not run amuck?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Perhaps King Alfonso's abnormal Gu
riosity to see IL he could safely do il
prompted that visit to Barcelona.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

The weather man may lead spring to
the limelight, but he can't make II stay
put
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
APPRoACHEs.

SPRING APPROACHES.
You saw the robin
More or less
AS IL went b0bbiH'
Thro' the press.
And now the printers
Have their say
Concerning winters
Nertebrae.
And when each journal
Takes this stand,
The season vernal
Is at hand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Let nothing in connection with the sub
marines be kept sub Tosai
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
Too Much wealth.

did you try counting 1000 sheep, as 1
told you2-
Yes. doc. But then ! got to figuring
what I could get for 'em by the pound at
present prices and after that I just
couldn't go to sleep"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
Even Here.

What's thar man doing at the Con-
gross OF Mothers?"
Il think he's lobbying for a safety-pin
concern"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

"A Chaucer club. chr said Mrs. Cab
bic. We'll. l don't care so much about
Chaucer"
"Oh, come on and join We never talk
about CHANGER unless every member is
present"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16
Spnre His Finishes.

Remember this,
Oh. leap-year belle.
No girl should kiss,
Then run and tell.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

Can't Expect Everything of Reform.
From the indianapolis News
But even II the currency IS admirably
reformed. it won't give you any cinch on
a touring car.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-16

There is a race wa: on in the Farmers
Union in Kansas" said Darby H Clinton.
of Kansas City. at the Cochran yester-
day.
The S25 Kansas locals OF the Farmers
Education and Cooperative Union OF
America, a national organization CON-
posed Of eco 900 active farmers scattered
over the whole Union. and particularly
in the South. have been directed by the
supreme authority 10 kick ogt every negro
now on their membership roll, and to
admit no more TO membership"
This is Mr.. Clinton's statement regard
ing the matter. He added that the union
had in ffty-One Kansas counties about
5000 members. and that the national or
ganization controlled, 10 some extent, the
cotton and grain markets,
In Kansas" slid Mr.. Clinton, 1T has
been the custom 10 admit progressive
farmers. regardless of color At Nico-
denus. in North Central Kansas. there is
A lodge Of negroes In the same section
is one with a negro preacher as chaplain
The national executive board. composed
chiefly OF Southern men, got wind OF this
and suspended the charter of the Kansas
body nominally for nonpayment OF dues.
A meeting OF the 800 State officers was
hastily assembled at Hutchinson. when il
developed that the race question was the
real issue
The Kansas charter was restored. the
old officers permitted 10 resign. and new
ones elected The latter are not dis
posed 10 submit to Southern dictation.
have called in their organizers. are taking
in no new negro members. but are not
kicking out the old ones, and say they
don't intend 10. The State officers do
not deny that the situation Is critical and
may disrupt the national orEanizationr
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
HENDRICKS IS
AGAINST HALL
Tells of Plot to Hold Political Club
Over SteIwer.
Z ichary and Hendricks Confess Con-
spiracy Charges Are True-stei-
wer Also Is Expected to Testify
Against HaiE--Were Indicted Joint
ly With Ex.District Attorney.

Paris, Jan. 21.-The reports cabled
from Rio de Janeiruo that the Brazilian
authorities were warned from Paris OF
a possible attempt to blow up the
American battle,hip feet wilhelm the
harbor there are true. Some time ago
certain suspicious indicating the exist
ence OF plot to destroy the whole or a
portion of the feet, either at Rio janet.
70 or in the Straits of Magellan, were
aroused and communicated to Rio ia
neiro and Washington. A chartered
steamer was reported to have conveyed
explosives for the use OF the conspira-
tors to Rio Janeiro, arriving there
about the middle OF December, and
John Fedher, whose name is mentioned
in the Rio Janeiro dispatches, was one
of the men whose names were revealed
here as implicated in the conspiracy.
The alleged plot is supposed to have
some rather startling ramifications, but
the evidence along this line is far from
conclusive and rests chiefly upon the
statement OF an individual whose record
was subsequently proved to be any
thing but creditable. Consequently
the whole affair is regarded with much
skepticism, and indeed the presump-
tion has been raised that it may have
been deliberately concocted scare.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
hENEY NEARING CLIMAX,
Government Witnesses Tell Of Land
Stealing by Settlers.

Portland, Jan. 2l.-With testimony
strong and apparently conclusive, the
government yesterday by several wit
nesses in the Hall-Mays conspiracy
trial exposed the bold and law defying
operations of the Butte Creek Land,
Livestock & Lumber company, and dis
closed to the jury how during the years
1900 and 1901 this company acquired
fraudulently considerable area of
public land. By the same evidence it
was shown how this land grabbing cor
poration by the acquisition Of these
lands was enabled to complete the en-
closure OF still larger area Of govern
Inent land to which other settlers were
denied access for grazing purposes.
Heney, for the prosecution, made
considerable progress in establishing
the existence of conspiracy amcng the
members of the Butte Creek company
and he said last night that the govern
ment's case would be supported still
further as to the alleged conspiracy by
the introduction today of more testi-
mony Of the same character as that
presented yesterday. When this has
been done, Heney will begin the next
step outlined by the prosecution and
will seek positively to connect Hall
and Mays with the conspiracy that will
have been proved against the officers OF
the Butte Creek company.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
POLICE ROUT MOB.
Ceicago Unemployed Not Allowed to
Paraoe Streets.

Chicago, Jan. 24.-An attempt Of
Socialists to bring about a "march of
the unemployed" through the down
town streets today resulted in two
sharp fights with the police in which
the would-be marchers were routed
after number OF men had been club
bed. DR.. B. L. Reitman, the originator
of the plan to march through the
streets, and two Of his followers, were
arrested. For several days Reitman,
who is Socialist. had been making
announcements of his intention to hold
a parade of "hobos" and "unemploy-
ed" despite the warning given by Chief
Of Police Shipy that no march through
the streets would be permitted. Reit-
man continued to defy the authorities
and last night thousands of circulars
were distributed through the downtown
saloons and in the lodginghouse dis
trict, calling upon all men out OF work
to assemble at 2 O'Clock on the lake
front. The policemen early in the day
reiterated their statement that the
march would not be permitted, and d.
rected that all the police force be held
in reserve at the various stations.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED.
New York Uses Thousands to Shovel
Snow

New York. Jan. 25.-New York is
digging itself out of foot of snow 80
unevenly divided that while exposed
and unfrequented spots like Coney is-
land have been blown bare, the
thoroughfares of the millions are left
piled high with drifts that impede the
progress of man and beast and in the
open districts have tied up streetcars
and vehicles. Mercifully, the snow
was acco npanied by moderate tempera-
ture and in its early stages was well
coined by the honest part of the $4,000
unemployed men in the city. All who
sought employment from last midnight
found it readily and at good wages,
The street cleaning department requir-
ed 10, 900 shovelers, the traction COM
panies as many more, and thousands Of
others earned many dollars from house.
holders by cleaning off walks.
Probably the sharpest distress was
experienced by several thousand genuine
tramps who, having ridden into town
on the hardtimes wave and since en-
joyed the city's bounty, awcke today to
find themselves confronted with an un-
mistakable opportunity to work. Some
rose to the occasion, and others shifted
their lodgings.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
Wednesday, January 22.

Washington, Jan. %. - President
Roosevelt today transmitted to the sem
ate and house copies of the tariff regu-
lations negotiated some time ago be-
tween the United States and Germany,
together with a proposed amendment
to the customs administrative act, put
ting the same in force as statute. In
the senate the message aroused lively
discussion in executive session when
taken up. The remarks were not ad-
dressed to the message so much as to
the policy of considering it in executive
session, as we'll as the policy of the
president in connection with the agree
ment.
Senator Hansbrough declared the har-
vester trust is trying to control dele
gates to the Republican National con-
vention.
A bill has been introduced to raise
the pay Of officers in the revenue cutter
service.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

Portland, Jan. 25.-Senator Fulton
was unfavorably connected with the
Hall.Mays conspiracy case by the testi-
mony of George c. Brownell, ex-presi-
dent Of the Oregon state senate and for
years a prominent Republican Of the
state. Brownell testified that be was
forced to withdraw from the contest for
appointment as United States attorney
for Oregon in 1903 because of the insin-
uations of Hall that the government
was in possession of evidence on which
Brownell's indictment for completely
in the Oregon land frauds was prsba-
BILE. The dethroned boss of Clackamas
county politics further testified that in
return for the Endorsement of Hall for
reappointment, which he was forced
to make, Senators Mitchell and Fulton
exacted from Hall promise of immun-
ity from prosecution for Brownell and
the latter's former law partner, J. q.
Campbell, also OF Cackamas county.
The purpose of Brownell's testimony,
which was admitted over the vigorous
objection OF counsel for the defendants,
was to corroborate the charge Of con-
spiracy alleged against Hall in the in
dictment in that Hall controlled Stew
er's vote for senator in return for his
failure to prosecute Steiwer and his as
sociates for enclosing government land.
by showing that Hall used his Office as
district attorney to intimidate others
and tc force them to indorse and sup
port him for reappointment. This
contention by Heney has been support
ed by the testimony Of Steiwer and
Hendricks in the Butte Greek COM
pany's operations and by that Of Brown
ell yesterday, and Heney proposes by
the introduction of other witnesses to-
day to show that Hall, together with
the connivance of Fulton, prostituted
his Office as district attorney by protect
ing violators Of the law in two other
specific instnces.
W. W. Steiwer, president of the
Butte Creek company, completed his
direct testimony Yesterday and will be
cross examined this morning. He tes-
titled that his understanding with Hall
was of such favorable character that
his company failed to remove the un-
lawful fences it was maintaining after
he had the interview with Hall.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
PLOT IS DISCOVERED.
Portugal Narrowly Escapes a Coup
d'Etat by Republicans.

Lisbon, Jan. 24.-An abortive at
tempt to overthrow the monarchy and
proclaim Portugal republic was
nipped in the bud last night by the
prompt action of the government. The
plot was organized by small group Of
advanced republicans. AS near as can
be aseertained the plan was to assassi-
nate Premier Franco and then depend
for success upon street risings, support.
ed by secret Republican and labor Or
ganizatons armed with bombs and re-
vclvers.
The conepirators intended to take ad-
vantage of various festivities to carry
out the coup d'etat. The royal family
was at Villa Viciosa, entertaining the
duke Of Abruzzi. Most of the army
and navy officers who were in the city
were attending gala performance at
the theater, while many Of the chief
functionaries of state were present at a
magnificent ball at one of the legations.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
STEIWER PLEADS GUILTY.
Heney Puts Him On Stand to Testify
Against Hall.

'o"cT Tuto S'"H vi otdnu 10 IeStUi
Against Hall.
Portland, Jan. 24.-shortly before
court adjourned yesterday afternoon
w. W. steiwer, president Of the Butte
Creek Land, Livestock & Lumber com
pany, pleaded guilty to the conspiracy
indictment and was Immediately called
by Heney as witness for the govern
ment against his co-defendants, Hall
and Mays. Steiwer related the SUBJ
stance of conversation he had with
Hall in Portland in 1900, when the
district attorney told steiwer that it
would probably be necessary for him
(HalD to prosecute the Butte Creek
company for maintaining unlawful
fencesl Heney asked the witness to
give his understanding" of that con-
versation, but counsel for the defend
ants objected to that form OF examina-
tion and Judge Hunt reserved his rul-
ing until 10 O'Clock this morning, to
which hour court adjourned.
steiwer's confession and his appear
ance as a witness for the prosecution
is another move by Heney by which the
government expects .convincingly to
fasten the conspiracy charge against
both Hall and Mays. The alleged con-
spiracy has been proved against Stei-
wer, Hendricks and Zachary, officers of
the Butte Creek company, but the tes.
timony OF these three witnesses is re-
lied on by the government further to
associate Hall and May in that con-
spiracy. While the testimony of Hen
bricks was material to the prosecutions
case, Steiwer lie considered more i'm
portant witness, since it is expected to
show by him that Hall declined to
prosecute Steiwer and his associates in
OF political obligation
to Steiwer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
Saturday, January 25

Washington, Jan. 25.-Representa-
tive Ellis today introduced bill pro-
viding that the time for reclamtion OF
all lands covered by desert land entries
in Uumatilla 90 lnty, Oregon, hereto
fore made, where it can be shown to
the satisfaction of the department of
the interior that the entryman has been
hindered, delayed or prevented from
reclaiming such land by unusual floods,
either directly or indirectly, is hereby
extended until the first day Of October,
1909, and the time for making final
proof Of reclamation of such lands is
hereby extended to the first day Of
April, 1910.
The house committee on pensions has
agreed on an appropriation Of Sic, ,000,-
900, an increase Of about 81 900, 900.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30

San Francisco, Jan. 25.- Captain I 4.
H. Hathaway, of the Pacific Mail
steamship Magnolia, was today exon
Grated by Commissioner Hescock of
blame in connection with the escape of
Chinese immigrants from his vessel.
1t was shown that under the revised
law officers of vessels cannot be held
strictly accountable for the escape of
coolies, if they can show that reasona-
bic care was taken to prevent evasion
o; the act.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
Mrs. StoesseI q CRATER,

St. Petersburg, Jan. 24.-Testimony
showing the straits of the civil popula-
tion of Port Arthur during the seige
was given at the court martial of Gen.
eral stoessel today by Colonel vershin-
in. According to Colonel Vershinin
mere existence was luxury, for civil
ians. Prices we're enormous, COW cost
$500, pig $500 and eggs 81 each. He
testified that Madame Stoessel had a
large herd of cattle and flock of chick
ems and charged exorbitsnt prices.
Shortly before the surrender, he said,
she attempted to dispose of these.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-30
Thev Were Invited.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 2l.-The report of
W. L. Mackenzie King, the royal COM
missioner appointed to inquire into the
influx of Oriental labor into Canada,
establishes that the Japanese govern
ment has been observing the agreement
to restrict immigration, and that the
departure Of the japanese Foreign office
was made only at the request of the
Canadian Nippon Steamship company,
backed by the Canadian Pacific railway
and other influential Canadian inter-
ests, which represented at Toxic that
Japanese labor was needed.