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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
PORTLAND BANK ROBBED.
Three Men Hold Up President and
Secure $1,000.

Portland, Dec. S.-Three unmasked
men held up and robbed the East Side
bank. southeast corner of Grand ave-
nue. and East Washington street. at
5:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Seventeen thousand dollars in gold,
claimed by the robbers This they
gathered in two big sacks and ran out
OF the bank, turning eastward and
staggering under the weight of the
loot, H. H Newhall. president of
the bank, and Roger Newhall, his son,
fired six shots after them, but with
out effect Up to a late hour the
small army Of detectives, deputy sher-
ifs and secret service agents at work
on the case had no definite clew, al
though many theories were being
worked out and many rumors run
down.
Just two minutes were required to
complete a robbery that has few
precedents for desperation and dar-
ing. Entering the bank. in the heart
of the East Side business district, at
an hour when hundreds OF people
pere on the streets. the leader and
most determined of the three men, at
pistols point forced Mr.. Newhall and
his son. who is the cashier, to retire.
their hands up. into Mr.. Newhalrs
private office. This done two men
who were waiting outside jumped I'm
side the swinging door, and while one
stood with a cooked revolver watch
ing the entrance, the other held sacks
into which the leader dumped the
money from the counter and cash
tills They left $500 in silver half
dollars, and did not go into the vault.
which was open, evidently realizing
that they had all they could carry
awaV
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Wednesday, December g.

Washington Dec. 9.-For nearly
five hours the house today considered
the bill providing for the taking of the
18th and subsequent decennial cen
suses and passed it without material
change. From the very outset IT be
came evident that progress toward
passage would be impeded by numer-
Gus amendments and arguments.
Prolonged and heated discussion
was precipitated by an amendment by
Gillett, OF Massachusetts,, who sought
to have the temporary census force
authorized by the bill. with the eXcep-
ton of a few minor positions. appoint
ed upon the basis of competitive in
stead of non-competitive eNamina-
tiOns.
Representative Englcbright of Cali
fornia has introduced in the house a
bill appropriating $1,O37, 400 for the
Improvement of the entrance to Hum
boldt harbor at Eureka. Cal.
Representative Smith of California
has introduced a bill to appropriate
S259.250 for the improvement of the
harbor of San Diego.
A bill providing for the establish
ment of a tariff commission of seven
members to fix the rate of duty on all
imports was introduced in the house
today by Representative Fowler Of
New Jersey
Washington. Dec, 9.-Senator Car
ter today introduced bill to create
the office of mine Inspector for
Alaska. He says reports are that the
slaughter of miners has become so
heavy as to need federal regulation.
Senator Culom has introduced a bill
providing for compulsory military
service by all able bodied American
citizens. The bill was prepared by the
general staff of the army and strongly
urged in a special message by the pres
ident. Under the proposed law, the
president said. it would be as easy to
raise an army of 100000 men as it
would be now to get $4,000 into the
field
The president today sent the fol
lowing nominations to the senate:
Vice governor of the Philippines.
w. Cameron Forbes of Massachus-
etts.
Members of the Philippine commits
sion. Newton Gilbert of Indiana and
Rafael Palma of the Philippines.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Simon Would Be President.

Port Au Prince. Dec. S.-The quick
establishment OF peace pact between
General Simon. leader OF the Haytian
revolutionary army, and General Fou-
chard. the latest presidential candi-
date. is taken to mean that Simon
himself wants the position At the head
OF the Haytian affairs. and intends 10
see that nothing interferes with his
ambition. General Fouchard arrived
here yesterday. 1t is rumored that he
IS out of the race for the presidency.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON. D. 6.
riday, December II.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
yesterday received the report Of the
comptroller Of the currency. Senator
Lodge announced that he would dis
cuss the Brownsville case next We'd
nesday. An adjournment was taken
until Monday, when the postal saw
ings bank bill will be discussed.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE first ac-
ton taken by the house Of reprcsen-
tatives today was the adoption of the
resolution introduced by Representa-
tive Perkins of New York providing
for the appointment Of a committee
Of five to consider what action should
be taken by the house with reference
to that part OF the presidents mes
sage which intimates that members of
congress may need watching by the
secret service.
The legislative, executive and judi
cial appropriation bill, which usually
eXcites considerable discussion, lasting
for several days, was passed with lit
tie debate and practically in the shape
it came from the committee. An I'M
usual feature was that no member
asked 1Or tlme 10 lndulge III general
talk. The facility with which the bill
Of 16j pages was put through was the
subject OF much comment and the
members of the appropriations COM
nittee congratulated themselves. The
bill carries an appropriation of $751;
}35, $50
Representative HIawley of Oregon
.oday introduced bill extending the
operation OF the pension laws in favor
# the officers and soldiers of the
Rannock Indian war in Oregon and
Washington in 1873 and 1879.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Chinese Want Damages.

Reno New, Dec. 12,-The Chinese
residents and storekeepers whose
houses were burned a few months ago
when the grand jury ordered the old
tenderloin district destroyed are con-
templating wholesale suits against the
city as a result of the successful out
come of suit for damages which was
won by one of their countrymen yes.
terdav. The demand for damages was
made at the instigation of the Chinese
consul at San Francisco.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Medical Men GIVE Approval .

Washington. Dec. 12.-President
Roosevelt's recommendation in his
message to congress that there be a
redistribution of certain government
department bureaus for the purpose of
unifving the national health admins
tration has been approved by the
American Medical association,
through its committee on legislation,
now in session here The committee
declared in its resolution that peremp-
tory enactment into law is demanded
by the interests of the people. nearly
a quarter of a million of whom are
perishing yearly from diseases.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Dead Men Tests Illegal.

Albany n Y. Dec. 15.-Prison Of
icials in this state will not lend them
selves to any experiment seeking to
revive a man executed in the electric
chair, such as has been discussed in
New Jersey. Superintendent c. "
Collins said today that he would con
slider such an experiment illegal. and
permission would have to be secured
from the legislature before he would
consent to revive man after he had
been elcctrocutcd in order to prove
the theory that the electric current
does not kill, and that it is the physi-
clans autopsy knife that really causes
DEATH
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Soils Are to Be Tested,

Washington. Dec. 8 Professor
Milton Whitney. chief of the bureau
of soils. reported yesterday that the
farming lands of the United States
aggregate s3s. s.591,774 acres. and that
the yield per acre of all cereal crops
has increased. The bureau of soils in
tends TO make an investigation of the
soil of the semi-arid belt of the
Northwest. with a view to ascertain
ing the nature of the soil, what it is
adapted to, and how it can be best i'm
proved.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
CONGRESS MEETS
IN SHORT SESSION
Hearty Greetings Extended Leaders of
Both Parties.
Both Houses Soon Adjourn Out of
Respect for Members Who Died
During Recess-tiundreds of Wis
itors Crowd Galleries to Witness
Opening Ceremonies.

Washington, Dec. s.-After being
in session an hour, half of the time
being consumed by roll call, the
house Of representatives, which met
at noon yesterday for the second ses-
sion of the Goth congress, adjourned
out OF respect to the memory of sew
eral of its own members and of SEN
ator Allison, all of whom died during
the recess. For an hour or more pre-
ceding the formal calling of the body
to order, the galleries were packed to
their fullest capacity. Many hun
dreds sat in the aisles, while long
lines patiently waited outside the gal
lery doors, hoping to find an oppor-
tunity to get inside.
On the floor the members mingled
with each other and extended hearty
greetings. Speaker Cannon, Repre-
sentative Sherman, of New York, the
vice president-elec and Champ Clark,
Of Missouri, the successor of John
Sharp Williams, minority leader, re-
celved ovatiOns.
house was the passage by unanimous
consent of a resolution authorizing
the committee on ways and means in
its tariff hearings to subpoena wit
nesses and to call for books and pa
pers, A number of bills of public in
terest were introduced.
Washington, Dec. 8.-There was a
1t convened for the second session of
the Goth congress, which was due to
the absence of the late Senator Will
liam B. Allison, of Iowa, who died
last August, after a service of more
than 35 years in that body.
The assemblage was a brilliant one.
ent, and the galleries were filled with
cial life of the capital. Besides the
wives and daughters of senators, who
formed large company in the pri-
vate gallery, James Bryce, the British
ambassador to the United States;
Tong Shoa vi, special envoy of the
Chinese empire; Prince Tsai Flu and
others of his suite occupied seats in
the reservation set aside for the diplo-
lnatlc corps. Inc procedure IN the
opening of the new session was sim
pie and dignified, following a long
established precedent
Senator Dolliver announced the
death of the late Senator Allison, of
Iowa, and resolutions expressing the
profound sorrow of the senate over
his bereavement were adopted. AS
further mark of respect to his memory
the senate, after session lasting but
Is minutes, adjourned for the day.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Aeroplane Did Not FLY.

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 1.-THE
bending of propeller. which proved
to have been built too lightly for the
strain of 100 revolutions a minute
trial of Professor !. S. Zerbe's aero
plane at Bimini yesterday The ma
chine did not rise from the ground
Another attempt will be made Mon
dav afternoon The $4,000 Michelin
prize is the goal for which Professor
Zerbe is striving. The ship is de
signed 10 carry three passengcrs.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Six Jurors Are Secured.

San Francisco. Dec. Six jurors
were secured yesterday in the trial OF
l. n. Chang. the Corean charged with
the murder of Durham White Stew
ems. the American adviser to the
Corean emperor. who was killed on
March % last at the entrance to the
Ferry building.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Japan Starts New Line.

Toxic, Dec 15.-At a dinner given
today to the new Japanese minister to
Chile, it was announced that the Toy
Ysin Steamship company will start a
new line of steamers between Japan
and South America, commencing jan
uary l. with three steamers on a reg
ular schedule.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
To Construct Reservoir.

Butte. Mont. Dec 14-Word wa:
received last night that the govern
ment had withdrawn from settlement
a large amount OF land covering the
watershed OF the Little Bitter Root
mountains. for the purpose of con
structing an immense reservoir to If
rigate the Flathead Indian reserva-
tion to be thrown open next year.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Whitley Resigns Juueeship,

Washington. Dec 1.-THE resigna-
tion of Laebbeus r Whitley of Mis-
souri,. Judge of the United States dis
trict court for China, has been ac-
cepted by President Roosevelt The
present has appointed Judge Rufus II.
Thayer OF this city as Wilfley's sue
CeSSor
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
BuyS Panama Trapsports-

Washington, Dec. S-Secretarv of
War Wright today concluded the pur-
chase of the ships Shawmut and Tre-
mont, belonging to the Boston Towboat
& Transportation company. The yes
sells are now at Seattle, and will be used
as transports in the Panama canll
service
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-17
Neill to Be Reappointed.

Washington, Dec. 9. - President
Roosevelt has informed Labor Com
missioner Neill that he will reappoint
him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-15
FOLK
GUESTS OF EAST
ORANGE MASONS
Hope Lodge Entertainment and
Dance Proves an AttraC-
tive Event.

More than 500 persons attended the
ladies' night reception given last night
by Hope Lodge, +. and A. M, of East
Orange, in the Women's Club House. 1t
was one of the large society events of
the year. The affair was attended only
by members of Hope and their wives,
or sweethearts. The program
was exceptionally attractive, and at
its conclusion dancing was enjoyed ip
the upper chambers of the club.
Clauder's orchestral quartet opened
the program with a pleasing rendition
of Poet and Peasant" The Grace
Church choir, under direction of Ronald
M. Grant. sang 1.-THE Maiden of Fleur
de Lys,' BLOW, Ye Gentle Breezes,
Blow and the country dance from
robin Hood"
Charlie Thompson followed with
THE Gamblers Story" a dramatic
piece, and William l.. Parker, tenor,
sang, "Were / a Prince Egyptian" and
Noon and Night" John Dillon gave
a monologue, and Hanz Lett scored a
success with several violin solos.
The committee having the event in
consisted of Lincoln e. Rowley,
chairman; William B. Yearance, Harry
Harrison, Willis II. Simpson and AL
fred H. Matthews.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-15
DECLARED PERRY
SEEKS MAyORALTY
THROUGH DEAL
Democratic Nominee Seymour,
of Orange, Sees Attempt to
Build Up Personal Machine.

Charging thai his opponent, County
Register Edward S. Perry, was seeking
to build up a personal machine in Or
ange, Councilman Arthur b. Seymour,
Democratic nominee for Mayor of Or
ange, last night at a flag raising in the
Fifth ward, attacked his opponent be-
fore a big crowd of citizens. Council
man Seymour ridiculed Register Per-
rvs oft-expressed declaration that the
nomination had really sought him, and
that he had not desired the honor, and
said that Mr.. Perry should be satisfied
with his 81, 800 job as county register
and not try to be register of the
ty in the day time and Mayor of Or
ange after the evening shadows fall.
School Commissioner w. Stanley
Grinsted was introduced by Council
man John C. Fineran, as chairman of
the meeting, and he paid his respects
to the members of the Board of Educa-
ton who backed up Superintendent
Riggs in his plan to close the schools
of the city a week earlier In June last,
thereby depriving Orange of more than
49, 900 of the States appropriation.
Mr.. Grinsted introduced as speakers
of the evening Assembly Candidate
Fred c. Sham, Absalom p. Baehman,
Judson Pennington, nominee for coun-
Gilman; Charles Reilly, of this city,
who spoke for Mr.. Harrigan, who was
unable to be present, and several other
speakers.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-15
ORANGE GIVES
CLUB HEARS HOW
TO ASSESS TAXES
Permanent Officer Needed, in
Opinion of Lawrence Pnrdy,
New York Expert.
SAYS JERSEY HAS BETTER
LAWS THAN HIS STATE
FayOrs Plan to Divide Real Es-
tate from Improvements
in Estimating Values.

That it would pay Orange. in the long
run, to engage a tax assessor at a good
salary and keep him at work the year
round, was the advice given at the
opening meeting of the present season
of the Civics Club of the Oranges last
night in the Charities building, Orange,
by Lawrence Purdy. president of the
Municipal Tax Commission of New
York. Mr.. Purdy offered other sugges-
lions in an interesting talk on methods
of assessing and collecting taxes and
went into detail reviewing New York
methods.
In New York they divide the real
sessing, and he thought the plan which
was working so successfully in a COM
munity of four and q half millions of
people could be as successfully operated
in a smaller city like Orange. The
principle remained the same. He said
he was not interested in personal prop
erty assessment methods. as the as
sessment on personal property, in his
opinion, was a nuisance"
Another remark of interest he made
was that while Sin Missouri it was
bad form to lie about taxes, this was
not true in New York, as "a New
Yorker can invest in many securities
which are not assessable." He said q
general idea among tax assessors was
that a man with a telephone might be
\ assessed for $500 worth of personal
property while 800 would be reasonable
for the man who had no phone. Six
per cent. of New York's taxes are
levied on personal property, and but
| three-fourths of the amount is col
lected. Real estate taxation, the
speaker declared to be a science, and he
favored securing one good man plac-
ing him under civil service regulations
and requiring him to give all his time
to the work.
The executive committee reported for
a board of trade for Orange and the
following were named a committees:
Charles A. Lindsey, Miels A. Hanchett,
| William Downs. Clarence 8. johnson
and Percy Marcellus. The executive
committee also reported the part taken
in working for a non-partisan smaller
school board; against tho billboard
Essex Avenue North Association; favor
ing the removal of undesirable buildings,
some of which were razed, and sug-
costing the construction Of smaller
tenement homes.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-15
KEARNY GIRL NARROWLY
ESCAPES DEATH UNDER CAR.
MotOrman Saw the Danger, but
Didn't Even Hesitate.

A little girl about IL years old, whose
name could not be learned, had a mar
row escape from being seriously in
jured in Kearny avenue, lear Johnston
avenue. Kearny, last night. The girl
had been in a candy store and was on
her way down Kearny avenue, when
she decided to cross the street. She
did not notice a Hackensack trolley
car coming down Kearny avenue, at a
good clip. The motorman saw the dan
ger, but was apparently stupefied, for
he made no attempt to stop the car.
The little one needed the warning of a
pedestrian and ran for all she was
worth across the tracks. the fender Just
brushing her.
Complaint has been made several
times about cars travelling too fast on
Kearny avenue, but little has been
accomplished to avert the danger.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-15
DEMOCRATS TO
WAKE THINGS UP
IN EAST ORANGE
Division of Opinion Exists
Among Party Members Over
Candidacy of Hubert.

The East Orange Democratic Club Is
preparing to wage a cam
paign from now till election day. and
will open headquarters probably tomor-
row in rooms at 5 Washington street.
Charles Stillwell, who has been an as
pirant for the City Council from the
First ward. will be in charge.
The Democrats are said to be active
in the interest of George S. Hubert,
Observation-Disclosures candidate for
but nothing of great moment
seems to be underway to assist his
candidacy. A number of Democrats
are said to be strongly in favor of the
reelection of Mayor William Cardwell,
Republican candidate, and are working
hard in his behalf.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-15
KEARNY COUNCIL
WILL APPOINT
ALL ASSESSORS
Action Deprives People of an
Opportunity to Vote for
One.
STEPS TAKEN TO COLLECT
TAXES DUE FROM 1907
Extra Pay for Election Officials
on Primary Day Voted
ON Fayorably.

The Kearny Common Council last
night passed on third reading an ordi-
nance empowering that body to appoint
all three assessors in the town. Here
tofore the Council appointed two and
one was elected by the people. When
the ordinance was brought up at the
last meeting it met with strenuous OPP
position, but all voted for it's adoption
at last nights meeting.
The terms of the present assessors
will expire this month, and at the next
meeting the Council will name three
assessors. each for q term of three
years. AT the primaries in September
William Marin ran for the Office on the
Republican ticket, as did Frederick
Hinche on the Democratic ticket, and a
hot contest had been looked for on cleo
ton day between the two. The action
Sof the Council puts an end to the fight
and both. will probably draw out.
A report from Adolph Amann, clerk
of the present Board of Assessors, was
read. 1t showed that in 1907 there was
property that was unassessed which
amounted to over 1888, 600. Why this
was not assessed was not stated. Town
Counsel j. Franklin Crowell stated that
the assessment of last year Is collecta-
BILE and that it is the duty of the town
officials to collect it.
When Councilman Davidson offered q
bill of $120 for extra pay for the cleo
ton officers on primary day, Mayor
Brock said that while he favored the
officers getting more money for the
work thew had done he pn1111 mt nnn-
sistently vote for it, as the law specifl-
cally stated an amount to be paid.
When a vote was taken all members
were recorded in favor with the eXcep-
ton of Mayor Brock.
An ordinance providing for fixing a
discount on taxes of 1 per cent. if paid
before November 80, 1908, was given a
first and second reading and laid over
for a third reading.
The Rev. Thomas Conroy, pastor of
ST. cecelia's CHURCH, sent an invitation
to. the council to attend the corner
stone laying of the new school by Right
Rev. John j. O'Connor, Sunday after
noon. The invitation was placed on
file and the members will probably be
present.
Mayor Brock offered a resolution, ex-
tending the sympathy of the members
of the Council n the town at large to
the family of the late Freebooter
George F.. Wilson, which was adopted.
John Wilson, a brother of the late
f%reeholder, was appointed to fill his un-
expired term, which runs out January 1.
James Hand, who conducts a saloon
at HOO Harrison avenue, Kearny, asked
that he be given a transfer to conduct
a business at Ills Harrison avenue.
The request was orderd published for
objections, if any.