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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
PREDICTS CHEAP LUMBER.
Edward Hines Says Lower Cost of
Manufacture is Responsible

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Edward Hines,
newly elected president OF the Virginia
& Rainy Lake Lumber company, the
largest combine in the world of its
kind, predicts cheaper lumber and a
new era in its production as a result
of the new organization.
"It is our intention to cheaper the
cost of manufacturing, and, of course,
to cheaper the cost to consumers pro.
portionately," said Mr.. Hines. I'VE
will not do this, however, at the ex-
pense of the country by reckless or
Wasteful numbering methods.
We will work in harmony with the
forest departments of the United
States and Canada, and we hope to
make money out of the things that
they will ask us to do. For instance,
we will utilize all the timber on the
ground we cut over. We will not sim
ply pick out the choice trees, leaving
dead wood and brush to feed forest
fires. We will clear the land, so that
instead of being worthless wilder
ness after it is cut over, it will be
available for farming purposes.
I'VE are also hoping that further
reduction may be made in the cost OF
lumber to American consumers by the
taking off of the tariff The greater
part of our land is in Canada, and this
would enable us to bring the Cana
dian lumber into the United States,
thing that the tariff practically pro-
hibits now"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
GASPIPE THUG is CAUGHT.
Cracks jewelers. Skull, but Prompt
Alarm Is Effective.

San Francisco, Dec. 23.-Sigmund
Hartig, a jeweler OF the Mission dis
trict, is lying in the hospital with a
fractured skull tonight as a result of
the attempted robbery of his place OF
business i'll broad daylight, the crime
being very similar to the gaspipe out
RACES which terrorized this city two
years ago.
Hartig's establishment was entered
this afternoon by Louis Schultz, an
eN-COnyict, who pretended that he
desired to purchase a $50 diamond.
When the dealer displayed the gem.
Schultz attempted to grab it and
struck Hartig with a section OF gas
pipe rolled up in a piece OF paper.
Hartig saw the action and lodged
back, but did not entirely avoid the
blow, which struck him on the side
OF the head. He did not lose his hold
on the jewel, however, and retained
long enough to give the
alarm. which resulted in the capture OF
his assailant after a short chase.
Schultz was released from the peni-
tentiary on December s.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
RECORD WORK ON CANAL.
Thirty-seven Million Yards Taken Out
This Year.

San Francisco. Dec. 24,-The Pan
ANA canal will be opened January /,
1915, according to an Official COM
munication received yesterday by the
California Promotion committee from
Joseph Bucklin Bishop. secretary of
the canal commission. The statement
in nart is as follows:
There has been eXcavated from the
line of the canal since the Americans
took control about 56,OOO.O0O cubic
wards. This is as near as can be cal
Culatcd at the present time, and Is
about one-third of the entire cXcava-
ton necessary to complete the work.
OF this 56.OOO,OOO cubic yards, about
55 600. 900 has been removed during
the last three years, In 1908, down
to November 1, nearly 81 10000 cubic
wards were removed. and the total for
this year will not be far from $1,000
900 cubic yards. This will bring the
grand total of American excavation to
about 60.OOOOO0 cubic yards
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
MAKE OVER NAVY.
Roosevelt Says IF Root Will Boss Job
1t Can Be Done.

Washington, Dec "a - President
Roosevelt is seriously contemplating
his plan for the appointment of a spc-
clal commission to reOrganize the
navy department by eliminating the
bureau system He finds that the en-
largements of the membership of the
general board which Secretary New
berry accomplished upon assuming his
duties on December /, and the ap-
pointment OF Herbert L. Satterlee, the
Well-knOWn exponent Of the orcsi-
dents naval theories, as assistant sec
retary of the navy, have fallen short
OF effecting the reforms which the
three men had in mind
Because of what he considers to be
the pressing necessity of reorganiza-
ton, and undismayed by the intima-
ton that congress will not pass any
such measure before the conclusion OF
his term OF office, President Roosevelt
is again sounding leading naval ex-
perts with view OF securing their
cooperation
The president told several OF his
callers today that, if Secretary Root
would accept the craftsmanship of this
committee, the success OF his plan
would be guaranteed
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
LECTURE TOUR FOR HENEY.
While Graft Prosecutor Rests He Will
Tell How He. Did It.

Washington, Dec, 26.-F. J. Heney,
OF San Francisco, the noted prose
cutor of the alleged graft cases,
who was shot about a month ago by
Morris Haas. a former convict, dur
ing the trial of the Ruef case in San
Francisco, reached Washington to-
night, accompanied by Mrs. Heney.
Mr.. Heney will call upon the presi-
dent at the White House tomorrow.
The principal purpose OF his trip
east, Mr. Heney said, when seen to-
night by the Associated Press. was
for rest and recreation. He added
that his desire to see President
Roosevelt before his departure for
Africa also had induced him to make
the trip.
Mr. Hency said he was in splendid
health, except for a slight weakness,
and that he had completely recovered
from his wounds With his wife he
will spend month at this side of the
continent and during that time he
will deliver a series OF lectures.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
PLAN MONSTER SHIPS.
Larger Than Any Yet Built or Even
Designed Are Considered.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The navy de
partment is considering the desirable
.ty OF constructing monster battle
ships, bigger than anything yet built
or even designed elsewhere. One plan
presented by the naval board Of CON
struction calls for eight 14-inch guns
and a displacement Of $4,000 tons,
while another plan provides for twelve
l2-inch guns and a displacement Of
26 600 tons. In the 14-inch gun ship
the thickness of the turret, side and
barbettc armor will be thicker than in
the. 12-inch gun ship, giving better
protection than the latter will enjoy
Two designs have been prepared for
the 14-inch gun ship. There have long
been serious differences among naval
experts regarding the advsab1lity Of
using bigger guns than 14-nch, on ac-
count Of the probability that the dis
charge OF the bigger guns would ser-
ously rock the ship. Moreover, it is
known that under some conditions
guns, for instance, are more
effective than 10-inch
The navy department is pretty we'll
committed to the all-big gun-ship plan
md congress may consider it favor
lbiy when the matter is properly pre-
,cnted, The speed Of the new ships
s intended to be from 2Oi to 2O3
lnots an hour under trial conditions
ii load
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
CASTRO KEPT IN IGNORANCE
Would Refuse to Believe His Down.
fall if He We're Informed.

Berlin. Dec. 24-Castro apparently
IS unaware of his downfall or the grav-
ity OF the occurrences in Venezuela
Members OF his party say he receives
no dispatches OF any kind. The opin-
ion is steadily gaining ground here
that Castro's power is completely
broken.
One OF the most prominent mem
bers of his suite. who did not wish his
name made public, said:
"No one has informed President
Castro concerning the reports of what
is going on, as the president would
refuse to believe the dispatches. |
cannot ask the presidents opinion on
these things. because he is on a sick
bed, am perfectly sure that he has
not received a dispatch since Sunday,
and am certain that there has been no
exchange OF cipher dispatches, because
the president does not possess Sc
.cret CODE
The same parsonage ridiculed the
idea of Castro's completely in plot
to assassinate the acting president,
Scnor Gomez.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Lumber Combine in Minnesota.

Duluth. MINI. Dec 23.-The much
talked of lumber combine that has
been forming came to full develop
ment here today. The combine is the
most powerful factor in the lumber
world, and will control 3.oOO,OoO,O 600
fcrt OF lumber in the northwest. Ii
will also control the Duluth & Rainy
Lake railroad and a fleet OF 20 great
lake lumber vessels. Its assets. at the
least, are estimated at $50 100000 The
name adopted is the Duluth & Rainy
Lake Lumber company.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Biggy's Death Explained.

San Francisco, Dec. 23.-The coro-
ner's jury today visited the water
front to view the police launch Patrol.
from which Chief of Police William
! Biggy was lost overheard on the
night OF November 80. 1t is believed
the jury will bring in a verdict of ac-
cidental drowning. in view OF the dem
onstration made by boatmen that the
launch rolls easily, and that it was
possible for a man to fall over the
side. 1t is believed the jury will take
into consideration the possibility that
Biggy struck his head on a ringbolt
in the afterdeck as he fell.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
AMERICAN POMPEII FOUND.
Arizona Excavations Reveal a Buried
City of Great. Size.

Washington, Dec 22.-An American
Pompeii is gradually being brought
to light, according to the annual re
port of Charles B. Walcott, secretary
OF the Smithsonian Institution.
Under a special congressional ap
preparation, the work OF excavating a
pre- historic buried city at Casa Gran
da, near Florence. Ariz, has been con-
Quoted by Dr. J. Walter Fowkes. Al
ready a number OF structures have
been discovered but the largest one
excavated during the year was build
ing 200 feet long with II rooms, the
massive walls enclosing a plaza.
In the central room there is seat
called by the Pima Indians The Seat
OF Montezuma. The ruins at Casa
Granda were found to be very much
more extensive than was anticipated
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
GUSTS OIL TRUST.
Missouri Supreme Court Lands Body
Blow to Rockefeller.

Jefferson City, Mo, Dec. 25.--The
state supreme court yesterday handed
down decision which Gusts the
Standard Oil company OF Indiana, and
the Republic Oil company, pcrpetu-
ally from the state.
The decision also dissolves the
Waters-Pierce Oil company OF St.
Louis. In addition to the other fea-
lures of the decision, each company
is fined $4,000.
The fight on the Standard in this
state has been waged for a number
OF years. Attorney General Hadley,
the governor-elect, was the prime
mover in the fight on the Rockefeller
interests. He caused big sensation
several years ago by going to New
York to take testimony and putting
the high tinanciers of the Standard
through one of the most trying ex-
aminations they ever withstoOd.
The Waters-Pierce Oil company
for many years was the representa-
tive of the Standard in Missouri, Its
connection with the Standard was de-
MED steadfastly for years, but proof
that it is a subsidiary has been de-
vcloped in both the state case and
the federal suits The Republic Oil
company is similar concern.
The order to dissolve the water
company is effective January Is. To-
days decision was the result of a
suit started in 1905. Seven judges
concurred. Judge Lamm in his in
dividual decision declares the trust
ought to be fined $1OOO,OOO. Judge
Graves in his opinion says the evil
dcnce shows that the water company
was taken over by the trust over the
protest of the minority stockholders.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
QUAkES IN MONTANA.
Virginia City is Shaken and School,
house Topples,

Virginia City, Mont, Dec, 23.-Twc
earthquakes in ten minutes, the first
at 1925 this afternoon, caused the
widest excitement in this city, the
panic-stricken people rushing into the
streets in the belief that the buildings
were about to topple over Struc-
lures trcmbled violently, plaster came
down, dishes were thrown to the
floor, the main school building, a two
story brick, was badly cracked, and
the ground rent with seams from one
to three inches wide.
Two more shocks were experienced
this evening, one at 6:35, the other at
$50, and again sent the people hurry
ing into the streets. The first of the
tremors was felt yesterday afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock, and another at 1880
this morning.
Frank Pace, who arrived from the
Crater lakes, the scene OF an extinct
volcano, six miles south of Virginia
City, where 13 old craters have been
filled with water, forming a chain OF
lakes, states that the ground heaved
there Ike the bosom OF lake, caus-
ing immense fissures to form in the
mountain and rending the cliffs. Some
OF these fissures, according to Mr..
Pace, are from foot and a half
to two and half feet wide.
There is belief that water OF the
Crater lakes has found its way through
subterranean passages to the rem
nants of the fires of the old volcanoes.
although the Yellowstone park is only
IS miles from here.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
CASTRO'S DEPUTY
TURNS ON CHIEF
Gomez Sets Tx New Government in
Venezuela.
Names New Cabinet in Place of Old
Rebels Cowed by Force-Country
in Turmoil and Censorship Estab-
lshed - Comes Takes Action in
Self Defense.

Port OF Spain, Dec. 22.-Vice-
President J. Vincent Gomez, to whom
General Cipriano Castro handed over
the presidency on his departure for
Europe, has established new govern
ment in Venezuela. He has replaced
the old ministry with a new body of
men, who represent various factions in
the state and who have figured prom
nently in various ways IN the coun-
try's political history
Not only has DR.. Jose de Jesus Paul
disappeared from the councils Of the
nation, but DR. Baldo, who is now
travelling in Castro's suite abroad, also
position as minister OF education
war, has been superseded by General
nent part in crushing the revolution
lists six years ago. a new governor
Of Caracas has been appointed.
Secret advices from Caracas, where
the strictest censorship is being OBJ
served, indicate that the whole of
Venezuela has been in a ferment ever
since President Castro sailed, and that
the crisis was reached a few days ago
when it became necessary for Acting
President Gomez to take decisive
steps.
The revolutionary factions played a
prominent part in the demonstration
against the absent president. These
were temporarily checked by a show
of force. and later the revolutionary
influence that threatened to sweep the
country was overcome in a measure
by promises that could not be held
long in allegiance.
The establishment OF a new govern
ment in Venezuela has been expected
daily, and it is probable that it was
the outcome OF the demands which
began almost the day that Castro
sailed for Europe
Gomez was far from secure. It was
brought forcibly home to him that he
must either withdraw from that office
or cast aside those OF Castro's minis
tiers who still were trying to force the
Castro rule upon the people. Appar-
emily he chose the latter course.
He first declared the country in a
state OF defense, thereby securing con-
troll OF the army, and then appointed
new cabinet.
On several other occasions when
Castro has turned over the govern.
ment to President Gomez it was
freely predicted that Gomez would
succeed Castro as president of the re
public. He had many supporters in
the anti-Castro camp, chief among
those in favor OF his candidacy being
General Arando, the former minister
of war, who worked earnestly to place
Gomez in power.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Test for Cruisers Coal.

Newport, R. l., Dec. 22-The three
scout cruisers Salem. Chester and Bir-
mingham. which are being put through
various tests to determine the relative
efficiency OF the turbine and recipro-
eating types OF engines, will be given
some long sea runs about February l
for the purpose OF testing coal endur-
ance. Each will be sent out with
bunkers full, 400 tons. and will be
required to make run OF 1000 miles
at uniform speed of 20 knots. Upon
returning here the coal remaining will
be weighed to determine the amount
consumed
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
ASKS FOR FRIENDSHIP.
Eight Months Rupture With Vene-
zuela Draws to Close.

Washington, Dec, 25-After eigh
months, the United States has re.
sumed friendly relations with Venc.
zuela, and William |. Buchanan has
left on the cruiser North Carolina to
visit that country, look into the situa-
ton and make report to the state
department. This will decide whether
the United States will accord formal
recognition to the government.
1t has not yet been fully estab-
ished that the Gomez government
will retain its power without trouble,
as there are many adherents of Pres
ident Castro in the country. Indeed,
the possibility that disorder may
arise is indicated in a request for an
American ship at La Guayra, to
which this government has promptly
responded.
The general opinion is that the
new order OF things will open the way
for the pacific settlement of Vcne-
zuela's disagreement with this coun-
try, Holland and France.
The refusal i'll March last of the
Castro administration to consider
separately the issues with the United
States made it plain that diplomacy
could accomplish nothing further
toward their settlement.
In 1903 the Venezuelan govern.
ment, having failed to satisfy claims
against II by various powers, Great
Britain, Germany and Italy, block
AIDED the ports of that country with
the view to the forceiul collection OF
the debts.
Venezuela appointed Herbert w
Bowen, then American minister to
Venezuela, as a commissioner to take
up the question with the various gov
and he signed protocols
with them which reserved a certain
percentage of the customs receipts, to
be set aside to satisfy the claims. The
bIockadlng powers were made pre-
ferred creditors.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
GOMEZ SUPREME:
ENEMIES CRUSHED
Puts an End to CastrO'S Dictatorship
in Venezuela.
Nips Plot to Asss ssinats Him by Dar-
ing Act-Seeks Peace With Pow
ers and Suspends Decree Against
HolIand-No More Cash Will Go
to Castro.

Caracas, Dec 24.-Thc end of the
rule in Venezuela of Ciprano Castro
has come. The dictator who has gov
erned the republic with rod Of iron
ever since he took forcible possession
OF the Yellow House in Caracas in
1899 is now openly charged with con-
SplraCy to encompass the aSSaSSna-
ton OF the man whom he left at the
head OF the republic when he sailed
away on November 23 from La Guyra
nominally to secure skilled medical
aid in Berlin for malady of long
standing, and is today thoroughly dis
credited,
The Bank OF Venezuela has cabled
its correspondents at Berlin and Paris
cancelling the unlimited letter OF
credit given to Senor Castro when he
lett Venezuela for Europe, and no one
in Caracas believes he will ever dare
return to the capital. The Castro cab
met has been forced to resign, and a
new and progressive ministry has been
appointed by Juan Vicente Gomez, the
acting president.
The attempt on the life Of Senior
Gomez was frustrated by the coolness
ana courage ana tnc daring act or lnc
president himself Alone and unsup-
ported, he arrested the ringleadcrs OF
the conspiracy with his own hands i'll
the presence Of their armed adherents,
and after this action he issued proc
lamatiOn saying that not only had he
saved his own life, but he had main
tanned the highest ideals of the re-
public
Already the new administration
shows signs OF desire and intention
to settle the disputes between Venez-
uela and foreign powers that have
kept the republic in a light of unen-
viable notoricty for several years past.
AT conference held yesterday be
tween ScnOr Gomez and Baron Won
Seckendorff. the German minister in
charge Of the interests of Holland
since the departure of the Dutch min
ister NJ. de Reus, last summer, it was
agreed to suspend the operation of
the decree issued by President Castro
prohibiting the trans-shipment of
goods destined for Venezuela. Pend
ing the signing of a treaty between
Holland and a duly empowered Ven |
ezuelan commissioner, the Dutch war
ships that have been patrollng the
Venezuelan coast for nearly three
weeks will be withdrawn.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Calls 2.Cent Rate just.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 24-The
state today began the introduction of
evidence to support its side in the
Missouri rate case. in which the state
seeks to prove that the 2-cent fare and
maximum freight laws of Missouri
are not coniiscatory, A. p. Talla-
fcrro. who has been in charge of the
states Investigations into the earnings
and expenses of various railroads, de-
clared that the relative cost to the
railroad companies per passenger mile
was less for state than for interstate
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON D. G..
Saturday. December 10.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Both houses
of congress adjourned today until
January 4, During the two weeks
intermission many Of the representa-
tivcs and senators will return to their
homes to spend the holidays. A num-
Der will remain at the capital to par
ticipate in the deliberations Of minor
committees. although the big tariff
hearing, which has consumed five
weeks of the time of the ways and
means committee of the house, is
practically ended.
Washington, Dec 1o-Vice- Presi-
dent Fairbanks today announced a
senatorial committee of Senators
Knox, Lodge and Bacon to cooperate
with a committee from the lower
house in making preparations for the
Inauguration OF President-elect Taft
Senator Flint, Of California, today
introduced a bill in congress for the
establishment at South San Francisco
OF a naval base for the Pacific coast
Washington, Dec. Representa-
tive Cushman, Of Washington, has un-
successfully attempted to get the
house to consider his bill opening to
homestead entry 1910 acres Of land
on Puget sound, now abandoned mil
itary reservations, occupied by GA set
tiers.
The Southern Pacific railroad is
granted the privilege OF constructing
a tunnel under the Fort Mason mill
tary reservation, in San Francisco,
from its tracks to the wharf, in bill
which passed the house today. The
bill has passed the senate, only the
signature being required
now to make it law.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Pulitzer viii Study Canal.

Washington. Dec 22-Word was
received here tonight that Joseph Pu-
liter, proprietor or the New York
World, reached Hampton Roads this
afternoon on his private yacht Lib
erty, Ell route for Panama. accOmpa-
MED by several members of the staff
of his paper. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Pulitzer intends to make a per.
sonal investigation of affairs on the
isthmus.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Withdrawn Lands Restored.

Washington, Dec 23-More than
10000 acres of vacant and unappro-
priated lands heretofore temporarily
withdrawn for forest purposes near
the Cache national forest. Utah. will
become subject to settlement on Feb
ruary %. according to an announce
ment at the general land office today
The lands lie in northern Utah, near
Logan, in the Salt Lake City land dis
trict. They will not be subject to en-
try and filing until March 25.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
New Chief foy Bay City.

San Francisco, Dec. 25.-Ser9eant
Jesse b. Cook. who for more than 4
year has been property clerk in the
police department. with the brevet
rank of captain, was last night ap-
pointed chief of police by the board
of police commissioners. to succeed
the late Chief w. ]. Biggy, who was
drowned on the night of November
80, while crossing the bay in the po-
lice launch patrol. Cook has been on
the police force of this city since Feb
rllarV IS 1889