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The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24
Still Accepting Bouquets.

Tt is strange" remarked MT. Squig- gins to his grandson Horace, what fascination chorus girls exercise upon such young noodles as yourself Take woman as homely as a gingham umbrella and put her in the back row of the chorus, where she hasn't thing to do except draw her breath and her salary, and the first thing you know a lot of foolish boys are sending her flowers, mash notes and iewelry and begging her to come out to sample hot birds and fizz bottles. Pon my word, it's a queer thing-this glamour of stage life"
 But grandpa" said Horace the actresses of the present day are far more fascinating than they were when you were a lad, 40 years ago."
 Not much, my boy! There are many on the stage now with whom I was acquainted in my youthful days"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24
ROOM FILLED WITH SKELETONS.
Grewsome Discovery nade in an An cicnt Monastery at CarIentin.

For nearly 3S years the monastery at Carlentini, Italy has been aban- doned, although the chapel connected with it has remained open for public worship. Behind the sacristy is a door which has always been shut and was believed to lead into one of the rooms of the monastery. The ether day the syndic decided to make use of this room, SC he had some wor&men open the door A terrifying spectacle met their gaze for the room was piled full of human skeletons, reaching al- most to the ceiling. The syndic or dered the skeletons, some of which were more or less mummified bodies, to be taken out and buried in the Campo Santo. They numbered few over 4,000
 Naturally, a tremendous sensation was caused by these discoveries, and the widest conjectures given voice to- According. however, to the oldest inhabitant of Carlentini, the facts are as follows: When monks inhabited the monastery, certain sum was paid them for the privilege of sepulture in the church. The church, however, was small. and when there was no room for any more corpses. the monks, rath- CT than lose an important source of income. continued to receive bodies for burial, but instead of depositing them beneath the floor of the church, cast them into the rooms behind the sacristy, or into the pavilions close by. where they have just been discovered.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24
WORLDS NEED OF STRONG MEN.
Should Be Better Than the Genera
 lions of the Past.

Some of us are disposed to be satis- fed if we can be pretty nearly as good as the men of the last genera tion. That will not do at all. The men of this generation have got to be a great deal better men-bigger, broader, sounder, keener, braver, men-than their fathers were If they are not they will be swamped with the business of the world in their hands. The entire ethical standard of financial life is being, and must be, lifted up. We cannot do the enormously increased busi- ness of the world today on the moral plane where we were living 25 years ago. If we attempt it we shall plunge ourselves in chaos. We have got to have higher principles of justice and equality and clearer notions of fnan- cial integrity, and stronger convictions of fidelity to trusts, and a deeper sense of the business responsibility of every man to the whole community.-Was ington Gladden..
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24
Side Liahts on History.

The Washington estate had just been named Mount Vernon in honor of Admiral Vernon of the British navy.
 You'll have to stand for it, George" said Maj. Lawrence Washington to his younger brother. The patriotic Ameri- can of the future, when he comes here to do honor to this spot as the sacred shrine of his country's liberty, will think it was named Vernon on ac- count of its abundant greenery"
 George said nothing, but his face instantly assumed that stern, com manding expression so familiar to all of us in the patriot on the two cent postage stamp.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24

are you really engaged to for a sure thing?"
 The girl with the plumed hat looked meditative. ITO tell the truth" she confided, T don't think either of them is the right one after all! I met Car rie's cousin from Baltimore last week You should see how perfectly stunning he is! And handsome! He's coming up again tonight to call. You just ought to meet him!"
 Well, I never." said the girl in purple. Chicago Daily News.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24
Why Should He Boast?

T have seen London" said the speaker, waving his left arm, T have ridden through the streets of Paris: have stood among the monuments of Berlin; have feasted my eyes up on the beauties of Vienna; l have gazed upon the eternal hills of Rome, and r." Yes" interrupted 9 man in the gallery, but I'll bet $40 you've never seen Main street in Scrubbgrass, Penn."
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24
No Show for lt.

They say Esperanto has co many synonyms and SO many words which end alike that anybody will be able to write poetry in t."
 Well. then, guess that settles Esperanto"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-24
To OUR OUT OF TOWN SUBSCRIBERS.

complying with recent ruling ofthe Postmaster General me News will have to discontinue all papers sent through the mail where subscribers in arrears.
 The order went into effect January l90S after which date three months allowed renewal SubScrp uons to The Daily News and year to the Weekly News rom such subscribers paid advance of that date 1t has been pleasure heretofore of The News tend credit to such subscribers it deemed worthy of credit and in some instances have doubt may have been some little accommodation subscribers After the limit has expired feel that subscribers will ap precae the extreme necessity part of conforming he government regulation by disseminating their subScrp uonS upon expiration. In doing it is matter about which we have neither discretion option the post once ruling making it imperative.
 Not even complimentary copies be sent We shall have to follow the ruling of the posofce department suffer the penalty imposed by the government which cannot afford to do
 The Departments Ruling.
 reasonable time will be allowed publishers to heWaS of subscriptions, but unless subscriptions peSSy renewed after the term for which they paid Wthln the following periods:
 Dailes, within three months;
 Triweeklies, within six months;
 WeekleS, within year
 Semi-monthlies within three months;
 Bimonthies, within six months; ,u Quarterles, within six months.
 e shall not be counted in the legitimate list tof subscribers ana copies mailed account thereof shall not be accepted TOT mailing at the second class postage rate of cent pound but may be mailed at the transient second class postage rate of cent for each four fraction 'nefeof, prepaid by stamps affixed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
ASKS MORE TAXES.
Says Germany is Despised-Army and
Navy to Inspire Respect.

Berlin, Nov. 2O.-Urging increased
taxation for the enlargement of naval
and military equipment, Chancellor
Won Buelow, who has recently been
criticised by the reichstag for his de-
fense of Emperor William and who
later made himself the idol of the
German people by exacting from the
kaiser a promise that he would limit
the imperial power, yesterday made
one of the most remarkable speeches
ever delivered in the German parlia-
ment.
Still pale from his long illness and
the strain of his meeting with the en-
peror at Potsdam. Won Buelow made
vigorous address in support of his
eight finance bills that were threat
cned with defeat in the reichstag be
cause of the dispute between the chan
celor, the emperor and the parlla-
ment.
Germany is unpopular among the
other nations of Europe declared the
chancellor, 'and the only way we can
regain our prestige is by the upbuild-
ing of Our naval and military forces.
Germany needs armaments and the
money with which to build them. Our
financial system is our weakest point
1t is the patriotic duty of the German
people to inaugurate new taxes.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
ORDERS WE'RE VIOLATED.
Lumber Representative Says Roads
Ignore Rate Rulings.

Washington. Nov. 2l.-Complaint was
made to the interstate commerce com
mission today by A. F. Specht, of Sc
attic, on behalf of the Pacific Coast
Lumber Manufacturers association,
that railroads, in their new lumber
schedules, which became effective Oc-
tober Is, have established rates from
the coast to Minnesota, Iowa and Mis-
souri, river points higher than those
authorized by the commission.
Into this territory the commission
authorized an advance over the old
rate, to begin at the Pembina line and
increase gradually until the Mississippi
river was reached, and there the maxi
mum increase should be only cents.
Specht contends that the increase
should be graduated, but cites the
schedules to show that throughout most
of this territory the roads have i'm
posed the maximum rate; that it is
points 800 miles west of the Mississippi
river that are now compelled to pay
the same rate as points on the river.
He asks the commission to investigate
the new tariffs and compel their re-
vision in accordance with decisions rem
dered last summer.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON. D. G.
POSTOFFICE DEFICIT.
Postmaster General Recommends the
Parcels Post as Cure.

Washington, Nov. II. - Postmaster
General George Won L. Meyer yesterday
announced that the postal deficit for
the last fiscal year was $1G,olO27S. 90
the greatest in the history of the coun-
try. He suggested that as a means OF
preventing a deficit special local par
GELS post be inaugurated over rural free
delivery routes. Postmaster General
Meyer declared that the establishment
of this parcels post would wipe out the
deficit ultimately by making the rural
free delivery routes self-supporting.
The postal receipts for the last fiscal
year were $191 ,478660.41, and the ex-
pcnditures were $2OS, ,351.886. The re-
ceipts for the fiscal year 1908 exceeded
those of the fiscal year 1907 by $780,,
G57S4.
The postal receipts for October, 1908,
showed general increase over the re-
ceipts for the same month last year.
The statements of the receipts from the
so largest postoffces in the United
States show that New York received
$l704, 1850 during this month, 6
Per cent increase over the receipts for
the same month last year. San Fran
cisco is high on the list, with $102,-
698O6. an increase of nearly per cent
over October. 1907.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
MOURN FOR EMPEROR.
Obsequies to Continue in China for
Nearly a Month.

Pekin, Nov. 1s.-An edict issued
yesterday instructs Prince Pu Lun and
Prince Pi to proceed to the western
tombs and select a site for the grave
of the emperor. There will be con-
tinuous obsequies at the palace for a
period of 81 days. The obsequies be-
gan yesterday, and the function was
attended by Dowager Empress Yo-
henale and representatives of the va
rious governmental departments.
The local press is beginning to pub
lish details of the occurrences of Sat
urday and Sunday. Up to the present
time it has said virtually nothing of
the events at the palace and the pro-
mitigation of the regency. The new
Dowager Empress Yohenale with
great presence of mind arranged for
the meetings of the grand council to
be held in her private apartments.
Here the plan that already has been
discussed and decided upon was
adopted without loss of time.
The councillors warned the princes
that the regency was final, and in
terms that were not open to misinter-
probation they expressed the opinion
that any opposition thereto would be
promptly met and punished.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
BULLET is REMOVED.
Prosecutor Stands Operation Well
and Relies Rapidly.

San Francisco, Nov. 17.-After
passing through most successful op-
Grafton for the removal of the bullet
which was fired at him by Morris
Haas during the Ruef trial last Fri
dav. the condition of Francis ]. Heney
is reported by the doctors to be favor
able in every way, and predictions OF
his ultimate recovery are made by
his physicians The operation fol-
lowed the taking of X-ray photo
graphs, which plainly showed the To-
cation of the leaden pellet in the mus
cles of the left lower maxillary.
Chief Surgeon Terry, of the city hos
pital service. welded the instruments,
while Drs. Stillman, Moffat and Hunt
ingtOn assisted.
it was found that the bullet, which
entered the right side of the head
just in front of the ear, had passed
downward. crossing the palate and
striking the left lower jawbone, which
was slightly splintered but not
broken. The bullet was detected
backward by striking the bone, and
lodged in the muscles of the jaw Its
removal necessitated the utmost sur
gical skill as it lay close to the big
blood vessels of the neck.
Mr.. Heney rallied rapidly from the
effects OF the anaesthetic, showing no
i'll effects from the drug or shock
from the operation. He passed a
quiet day and slept peacefully last
night. At midnight it was said by
his attendants that his condition was
entirely favorable, and that hopes for
his speedy recovery were entertained.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
EMBLEM OF REVOLT.
American Flag Raised on Island of
ST. Pierre.

St. Pierre, Nov 1s.-The demon
stration against the authorities here,
which was begun yesterday, was con-
tinued today. The limited police
force is unable to maintain order, but
thus far no serious damage has been
done.
The manifestation on the part of
the populace is due largely to the
school question. The people of St.
Pierre demand free school in which
religious instruction is given.
Two schoolmasters were taken into
court, charged with having violated
the laws in conducting free schools.
They were convicted and ordered to
pay fine of 5000 each. The authori-
ties ordered the schools closed,
The action of the authorities in
famed the populace, which assembled
on the streets and violently denounced
the French government. Some one
obtained an American flag during the
height of the excitement, and with it
the crowd marched to the govern
ment headquarters where a noisy
demonstration was made.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
OREGON WINS SUIT.
Mouth of Columbia RiverI IDe DecIared to
Be Part of State.

Washington, Nov. Il. - Valuable
fishing grounds at the mouth OF the
Columbia river we're declared to be
part of Oregon by the United States
supreme court yesterday. ending the
boundary line dispute which has ex-
isted between that state and Wash
ington for several years. In 1895 suit
was brought by the state OF Wash
ington to restrain Oregon from dis
turbing the people of Pacific county.
Washington, in the possession OF
their land.
The territory which was in dispute
comprises low lying islands or prom
ontories at the mouth of the river,
chiefly valuable for fishing purposes.
For years it has been mooted ques-
ton whether this territory was sub
iect to the Washington or the Oregon
laws governing salmon fishing.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
GOES TO HIGHEST COURT.
Oil Octopus is Not Yet Shed of Its
100000 Case.

Washington, Nov. 20-Fdllowina
the recent action Of the circuit court
of appeals in Chicago in refusing the
ing in the Standard Oil case, made
famous by its $29, 100000 fine, the de-
partmept of justice decided tonight
to take the case to the supreme court
of the United States. The decision
was reached after an all-day confer
ence between Attorney General Bon
aparte and government attorneys who
have been engaged in the case.
Application will be made to the ST.
prcme court. when it rccOnvenes No
vember 80, for writ of certiorari, to
bring up and review the action Of the
circuit court of appeals. In state
mcnt issued by the department fol-
lowing the adjournment of the con
ference, it was said:
at was found that a. considerable
number OF changes had been made IN
the opinion of the court of appeals
originally rendered, and that Judge
Baker, of that court, had filed sep
arate concurring opinion which dit
fered materially in its reasoning from
that of Judge Grosscup
after careful consideration Of all
phases of the situation. it was decld-
ed that an application should be made
to the supreme court OF the United
States, when it rcconvenes November
30, for a writ of certiOrari to bring
up and review the action of the cir
cult court of appeals"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
REFORMS TO
Be THE ORDER
New Rulers of China Are AnxiOvS
for Improvements.
Time is Set tor Diplomatic Corps to
Express Condolences of Their
Respective Governments - Banks
That We're Closed Reopened and
Begin Paying OFF Depositors.

Pekin, Nov. 19.-An edict issued yes
terday declares that the era of Pu vi
the infant emperor Of China, be named
IIsuan Ung, meaning "proclaimed sue.
eession."
This characterization is interpreted
as signifying the unification of the
nation upon the reform program of the
throne.
Another cdict orders a posthumous
title for Kwang Hsu in recognition of
his merits. 1t enlarges upon the re-
form program to which the vaedictory
of the emperor committed the throne,
and thus commits the government again
to the details set forth in the program.
The grand council appears anxious to
impress the idea of reform upon the
new generation of the reigning Manchu
elan.
The regent has appointed A. M,
November %, for the members of the
diplomatic corps in Pekin to appear in
the forbidden city and express con
dolences of their respective govern
ments on the death of the emperor and
the empress dowager. Three members
from each legation will be received.
They will bow three times before the
coffins of the emperor and the dowager
empress and once to Prince Chun, the
regent.
The dowagcr empress, acting on a
memorial presented to the princes and
the ministers, has issued an edict that
the period of mourning be reduced for
the regent and the court to 100 days
and for the people to only seven days.
Rumors are rife of political jealousies
at the palace. Considerable adverse
comment has been reused by the fact
that Prince Chun, the regent, is ignor-
ing the Chinese in announcing the com
position of the committees that are to
have the obsequies of the late emperor
and empress in hand. The only two
Chinese appointees are Yuan Shi kal
and Lieuchun Lun. The remainder are
Manchus.
1t is reported that Prince Chang,
president of the board of foreign af-
fairs has suffered a partial collapse on
account of his exertions and excitement
of the last few days.
The political position is precarious
and it is believed that his career Is
practically at an end.
The fourteen native banks that sus-
pended payment few days ago were
reopened yesterday and began to pay
out money from funds supplied by the
government for the purpose of tiding
over the panic. They are under police
supervision. The payments are to con
tinue for a period of five days.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
RUFF TRIAL is RESUMED.
Judge SternIy Reprimands Ach for
Wasting Time.

San Francisco, Nov. 19.-The trial
of Abe Ruef for bribery was resumed
Yesterday, with the testimony of James
I. Gallagher. ex-chairman of the board
of supervisors The court was as
strongly guarded as before, and every
move of a spectator was watched by
policemen. Judge Lawlor ordered the
admission of any person Ruef or his
counsel desired admitted. He then in
formed the Jury of the shooting OF f.
j. Hencv on Friday, and warned 1t that
this transaction, so far as 1t relates TO
this court. the jury, the defendant at
bar. counsel and all interested in tins
trial. must stand as though they are
not concerned, and that no person is
charged with any responsibility in re-
gard to it. "The entire matter should
have no place in your mind, and should
cause no bias or prejudice against any
onc.'
Gallagher was then called and Henry
Ach, Ruef's counsel, resumed his cross
examination. Mr.. Ach made him tell
again the whole story of the nomlna-
ton of the supervisors and the ar
rangements for distribution of graft
money. He asked several questions as
to whether Gallagher did not know he
was committing crime, all of the
same purport, but different in form, for
which Judge Lawor sharply reprimand-
ed him, saying:
"You mi ght stand there for month
if that were permitted. -
Gallagher admitted that this was the
tenth time he had testified in the graft
cases, and Mr. Ach then asked him if
he had any agreement within the dis
trict attorney as to the number of times
he should testify. Gallagher answered
that he had none, other than general
agreement. Mr.. Ach then went into
the history of the immunity contract
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
TOM JOHNSON POOR.
Loses Fortune by Devotion to Dead
Brothers Estate.


Cleveland, Nov. 2o.-Mayor Ton
l.. Johnson, who for years has beer
credited with possessing a very large
fortune, announced yesterday that he
had lost everything and would be
compelled to give up his beautiful
home on Euclid avenue and move into
smaller and less expensive quarters
The mayor also stated that he would
give up his automobile and other lux
uries, because he could no longer af-
ford TO keep them.
His fortune was wrecked, the mayor
declared, by his devotion to the af-
fairs of the estate Of his dead brother
Albert, who was heavily interested in
traction properties in the East
After Alberts death the question
was put up to him whether he would
resign his office as mayor and take
up the management of Alberts estate
The mayor said:
Il decided that | would not I had
entered the fight in this city with GER
tain ideals before me. | wanted to
fight privilege and special interests
and | had already decided to give up
working for dollars. So | concluded
to stay right here and do what | could
TO help my brothers children at long
distance.
why did I choose the course
did? I'll tell you It's not because
am a philanthropist, for | am not. |
acted from purely selfish motive
wanted happiness and nothing else
when | closed up my business affairs
and took up civic activity"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
Young Bob Gets Reprimand.

Washington, Nov. 2l.-The official
reprimand to Lieutenant Frank 7. Ev
ans, son of Rear Admiral Robley d
Evans, retired, that followed his con
viction by general court martial be
cause of misconduct while with the At
antic fleet, was, made public by Acting
Secretary of the Navy Newberry today
The department s letter says in part:
"The department, for reasons obvious
to the service, regards this as an es
pecially deplorable case, and in publish
ing its disapproval of the conduct of
Lieutenant Evans, refrains from ex
pressing fully its condemnation of the
actions of this officer on the occasion
in question. -
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-11-26
Miners Flee From Death.

Butte. Mont, Nov. 20.-Fires which
have been slumbering for many years
in the depths of the Never Sweat
mine. of the Amalgamated Copper
Company. have taken on new life
within the past few days and the
smoke yesterday became so intense
that about 800 miners were driven
from their work to save themselves
from being sutfocated to death, and the
mine compelled to shut down The
mine officials think that there is no
immediate danger of the fire zone
spreading, due to the close bulkhead-
ing of the threatened district.