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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
TOTAL EXPOSURE
OF BEEF PACKERS
District Attorney Sims Declares Aim
of Present Inquiry.
Possible Existence Of Price Agree
ment to Be Looked Into as Well
as Shipping Rates-Great Secrecy
Being Maintained by Government
Attorneys.

Chicago, Dec. 26-Nothng less
than complete exposure of the meth
DDS of the beef trust is contemplated
by District Attorney Sims in the pres
ent grand jury investigation which is.
being carried out with the aid of spe-
cial agents of the interstate commerce.
commission.
1t developed today that in addition
to the inquiry in regard to shipping.
rates and possible rebates, to which
the work of the interstate commerce.
commission and its agents is confined.
a number OF secret service operatives,
who work directly under the depart
ment of justice, have been looking
into another phase OF the packing in
duStry
These officials have been trying to-
determine whether tacit agreements
between packers as to the fixing Of
prices and the division of territory for
distribution have been in systematized
operation. The sweeping nature of
the inquiry was indicated today in the
tlrst positive statement made by Mr..
Sims since the investigation started.
This is no mere fishing expedition.
as has been said by some critics of
the department" declared the district
attorney. I'VE know what we are go
ing after, if we are not permitted by
the nature of the inquiry to state what
It IS. We are now merely starting
little case, in which packers or rail
roads are concerned in the hope that
we can unearth some information
which would be of value or be useful
as basis for new and more extern
slve investigation. There is nothing
vague or indefinite about this inquiry.
and 1t has purpose which | am not
permitted to DISCLOSE"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Part of General Scheme.

The winter course is a part OF a
general scheme OF agricultural exten
sion which the agricultural college
faculty is working for. Travelling ag-
ricultural and domestic science
schools, farmers Institutes, demon
stration trains, free circulating IL
braries, home reading courses, winter
courses, and free bulletins are all
features OF comprehensive system
OF extension work that the Agrcul-
tural college faculty has recommended
to President Rooseyelt's uphft COM
mis- sion
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Russia Approves Deal.

81. Petersburg, Dec. 2S.-FOreign
Minister Iswolsky met with favora-
bic reception in the douma today when
he presented the annual statement of
Russia S foreign policy. He referred
with warm approval to the japanese
American agreement, which he said
guaranteed the open door in the Far
East and the integrity of China, and
the terms Of which were communicated
to Russia before it was signed. The
rest of NJ. Iswolsky's s speech shed no
light on mooted questions, nor gave
any substance of the Russian proposals
regarding the annexation of Bosnia and
herzegovina by Austria.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Congressman Daved Dead.

New Orleans, Dec. 28.-Representa
tive Robert c. Davey, of the second
congressional district of Louisiana
died Saturday of apoplexy. He had
served continuously at Washington
since the iftythird congress, with the
exception of one term, when he de-
clined the nomination. Davey was
born in New Orleans in 1853, served
several years in the state senate of
Louisiana, was elected a judge in 1880
and in 1888 was defeated for mayor of
New Orleans. He was re e-elected to the
sixty first congress-
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
NEW LIGHT ON HISTORY.
Stanford Professor Finds Key to An
cient Writings.

Stanford University, Cal, Dec. 2S.---
The key which bares the secrets so long
hidden behind the Etruscan and old
ltalic inscriptions has at last been dis
covered by Professor George Hempl
the holder of the pathological chair at
Stanford university, and the manners,
customs and history of a people today
practically unknown may be read in
the future as in book.
Experienced in his investigations of
old German inscriptions and rules,
Professor Hempl was able to accom-
plish in a single night the feat under
taken by science ages ago and never
before pushed to a successful conclu-
sion. Members of the faculty who were
present at the lecture of DR.. Hempl be.
fore the Stanford Phililogical associa-
tion today declared that the discovery
is vertable triumph and will have
far-reaching results. 1t will necessi
tate a restating of ancient Roman his
tory and it will throw a food of light
on many disputed facts of Latin gram
mar and etymology.
1t has been the generally accepted
view among historians that the Etrus-
cans were an element entirely foreign
to their neighbors, the Romans. This
theory is entirely and concmsively over
turned by Professor Hempl whose in
vestlgations prove great similarity
between the Roman and Etruscan Ian
guages and make possible only one con-
ciusion, that the Etruscans and Romans
sprang from one race, which, follow.
ing the old legend, wandered to Italy
from Troy after the fall of that great
city. Thus Virgil S Eneid is substan-
tiated by scientific proof. DR.. Hempl's
discovery is yet in its infancy. Out of
5000 inscriptions he has read but so,
yet the little work he has done has
been sufficient to convince him that the
old idea of distinct races is entirely
erroneous.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
CASTRO THE LOOTER.
Unknown Ten Years Ago, Now Prom
inent World Figure.

Washington, Dee 29.-Since Cipria
no Castro, president of Venezuela, has
left his country but slight regret oven
| his departure and subsequent vlclssl
tudes have been expressed on the part
of the people over whom he has tyr
annized and whom he has impoverished.
Since 1899, when, at the head of rev
olutionary army, he drove his predeces-
sor, President Andrade, from the capi-
tai and made himself absolute ruler of
Venezuela, Castro seems to have had
but one obejct in view, namely, to en-
rich himself And in this he has sue
ceeded to an amazing extent.
Naturally no person knows, nor can
which Castro has garnered at the ex
pense of the poor and rich alike among
the Venezuelans. 1t is pretty definitely
known that for years he has been send
ing vast sums of money to England
and this fact lends color to the belief
that his departure for Europe, osten-
sibIv to consult noted physician con
cerning a serious malady, was only an
other of his tricks, perpetrated in order
safely to escape from the country
which expects to see him no more.
Ten years ago Castro was practically
unknown Born of obscure parents IN
the province of San Antonio in 1860,
he grew up practically without educa-
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Shorthand Record Made.

San Francisco, Dec. 29.-Ruth Olson,
a 14-vear-old San Francisco girl, has
established a new world record for her
age for rapid shorthand writing. In
a test before Superior Judge Thomas +.
Graham. the girl wrote $50 words in
five minutes and read the same cor
rectly. Miss Olson s record is consid-
cred phenomenal, as the matter read to
and written by her was taken from a
transcript of proceedings taken from
the court files.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
New GeYser May Result.

Virginia City, Mont, Dec. 2S.-Thirty
earthquakes have been felt in this see.
tion since last Sunday afternoon, the
last tremOr being recorded at 4:10 yes
terday morning. The ground has trem-
bIed very perceptibly, with the earth
wave apparently coming from the
south, which has lent color to the the
ory that a big new geyser is about to
burst forth in the Yellowstone park,
which lies - miles southeast of Vr,
ginia City. No damage has resulted
other than considerable plaster having
been thrown down.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
lrrigators Use Too Much Water,

FrceWater.-That water is wasted in
irrigating orchards and crops in this
vicinity, and that it is made to take
the place OF proper cultivation. is
charged in the trial OF the case OF the
Peacock Mill company against 800 cit
izcn, residing along the Walla Walla
and Tumalum rivers. which is before
Judge Bean, OF the district court. and
will likely take up several days Wit
ncsscs have been introduced to show
that farmers are using too much
water, placing It too frequently on
their crops, and keeping the soil in
such muddy condition that proper cuI-
tIvatiOn cannOt be given The land.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Claus SpreckIes Tead.

San Francisco, Dee. 2S.-After an
illness of less than a week s duration
Claus Spreckles, widely known as the
Sugar King of the Pacific Coast, -
died at his home in this city Saturday.
Mr.. Spreckles was 80 years of age, and
was taken i'll with severe cold early
this week. This developed into pneu-
monia, and during the last two days
the veteran sugar refner sank rapidly,
his death occurring at 4:30 clock Sat
urdaY morning.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Poison Squad Test.

San Francisco, Dec. ga campaign
of experiments calculated to demon
strate beyond any doubt whether sui
phur dioxide, as used at present in this
state in the preparation of dried fruit,
is harmful to the human system, has
been inaugurated by the local medical
men and chemists, as a result of the
long standing controversy between the
pure food authorities at Washington
and the dried fruit packers of Cali
fornia. A "poison squad" has been
selected and it is proposed to use his
own familiar weapons against Dr. Har-
vev w. Wiley
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
lrrigate MolalIa Section,

Oregon City-A move toward the
inauguration OF summer irrigation on
a large scale in the Willamette valley
is indicated by the organization of the
Candy Canal company. which has
filed articles Of incorporation in the
county clerks office, The company
Is a close corporation. with a capital
stock OF $1,000, and proposes to irri-
gate about 5000 acres of land in
ClackamaS county, taking water from
the Molalla river for the purposes.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Free Courses of Lectures.

Winter short courses OF study will
begin at Agricultural college, Corval-
lis, Or. on January ). Men and women,
young and old, interested in the farm,
the shop, or the home. are cordially
invited to attend By writing at once
to the Agricultural college a circular
will be sent telling in detail what is
proposed to be accomplished by these
courses. A week OF lectures on general
agricultural topics begins January ). A
special course for creamery operators
and managers runs from January )
to Is; course in dairying from jan
uary IS to March 27; course in hor-
tcuIture, January II to February 20;
a course in mechanic arts from IAN
uary II to February 20: a course in
road construction from January II
to February s; course in household
science and art from January II to
February 20. Special lectures on bus
mess methods on the farm will be
given
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
New Canadian Coal Fields.

Vancouver, B. c., Dec 25.-Henrv
Hewitt, the Tacoma smelling man.
has acquired coal mining rights in
Graham island, one of the Queen
Charlotte group. Immensely valua-
bic coal deposits have been discov-
cred there and an application for a
charter for building railroads and
steamship wharves and for the gen.
eral carrying on of business is ad-
vertised to be made at the next meet
ing of the British Columbia legisla-
ture. Indications are that the mines
will far exceed in value the famous
Dunsmuit properties
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Wreckers Throw Switch

Hillsdalc, Mich, Dec. 26.-Tnstcad
OF broken flange, it is reported here
today that a tunnel switch was the
cause of the derailment last night near
Pleasant Lake, Ind, of a Lake Shore
passenger train, in which about 30 per-
sons were injured, one possibly ia
tally. 1t is also said here that there
are suspicious that it may have been
misplaced by members of the gang
which have been robbng safes recent
ly in this section of the country
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Natives Desire Opium.

Annoy, Dec. 29.-Orders were issued
Saturday to a number Of natives at
Tungan. 20 miles north of Annoy, to
cease planting opium poppies. They
declined to acquiesce, and riot fol
lowed. in which one officer and ten
civilians were killed. The populace at
Tungan is up in arms and 500 troops
have been sent there to restore order.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Fine for Violating Game Laws.

Eugcne.-Judgc Bryson fined Clar-
cnce f. Warden and his nephew, Til
den Warden, $50 each for a violation
OF the state game law in regard to
deer. At the same time he sent AL
len Warden another nephew, under
II years Of age. 10 the reform school
authorities Warden and his two
ncpheWs live in Linn county. 1t ap-
peared that they have been killing
deer and selling the meat and hides.
The case was brought by Game War
den George EIOlcOmb.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Bold Robbery at Freewater.

Frecwatcr.-A bold robbery was
committed here when the residence Of
Mrs. y. A. Brady was broken into
and $13o in valuable old coins taken.
Trunks were forced open, their con
tents strcWn on the floor and draw
er containing jewclry Of Mrs. Brady
was pilfered valuable rings being in
cluded. Footsteps were disccrnible in
the soft soil surrounding the house
and bloodhounds from the WaIla
Walla Walla penitentiary are be
ing engaged. 1t is expected arrests
will follow in a few days.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
NEWS NOTES GATHERED FROM
VARIOUS PARTS OF OREGON
REDUCE BAG DUTY.
Gillian County Farmers Think Rate
Is Too High.

Condon.-The executive committee
OF the Gillian County Improvement
association has named January 6 as
the day for the big booster meeting
to be held in this city in behalf of the
experimental farm and the advertls-
ing in general of the resources OF Gill
liam county. The meeting is to be
held during the sessions of the cir
cult and county court, when num-
Der of prominent speakers Will be here
to present their views on securing the
location OF the experimental dry farm
station in this county. At the meet
ing of the executive committee were
present d. B. Thomas, president, Con
don; Charles H, Horner, secretary,
Condor: George B. Dukek, treasurer,
Mayville; ]. L, Blalock, Arlington;
Oscar Maley, Ferry Canyon; Ed
Palmer, Ajax.
1t was decided to circulate pc
tition among the taxpayers OF the
county to secure the names of all
those who were in favor of 1@-mill
tax to cover the expenses of buying
land and buildings for the experiment
station. Mr.. BlalOck suggested that
those signing the petition should set
opposite their names the amount Of
property on which they were paying
taxes. which would show how many
were interested in the movement.
Another important question dis
cussed was the rebate on grain bags,
1t was decided to circulate a petition
the ranchers, to be sent to the
OF this district, asking
him to work for the reduction of duty
on sacks. 1t is estimated that the
past year the farmers of this county
paid out $4,000 more than necessary
on grain bags, on account of the high
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Pearl Harbor Drydock,

Washington, Dec % - Specifica-
tions have been issued by the navy
department for the drydock at Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii. The structure will
be 1895 feet long, divided by a caisson
so that two battleships can be dockcd
simultaneously. The drydock will be
IS feet deep and 130 feet wide. Bids
will be opened on February 13, 1909.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
OntariO Is Next

Ontario-At the Oregon state irri-
CATION convention held at Baker City.
Judge Stephen \. Lowell. Of Pcndle-
ton. was elected president. and Wal
ter Griffeth director in charge of the
Malheur Water Users association,
was chosen secretary. Ontario was
named as the next meeting place OF
the congress The meeting will take
place in September. 1909.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Site for La Grande Postoffice

La Grandc-The site Of the new
S65,OOO federal building promised La
Grande has been selected. according
to information received. The site cost
over $4,000. and IS located on the main
street, where the J. NJ Berry resi-
0ence now stands.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-12-31
Oklahoma ] own Burns

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 20
Virtually the entire business section
OF Ravia, Okla, a town of 1900 inhab-
itants in Johnston county was wiped
out yesterday bv fire, the loss aggre-
eating about $4,000.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-09-19

story being circulated that Jim effe thinks much Of
that should Burns lose the title foreigner Jeff
would the again and win back.
1t that basketball will be of the features of
High school this both boys and girls
to be entered in the city league
Attel, brother of Champion Abe Ael, knocked
Derby aerweght champion of Nevada the third round of
Nevada The all that saved the Nevadan
the second.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-09-19
PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP
NOTICES.
Consult County Clerk or respective
signers for further information.
Assessment Notice.

Assessment Notice.
North Horn Silver and Copper Min
ing Company.
Location of principal place of bust
ness Salt Lake City, Utah.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the directors, held on the
4th day of September, 1908, an assess
ment of one-fourth of cent per
share was levied on the capital stock
of the corporation, payable imme-
diately to II. V. Van Pelt, secretary,
at room II Commercial block, Salt
Lake City, Utah. Any stock upon
which this assessment may remain
unpaid on the 18th day of October,
1908. will be delinquent and adver-
tised for sale at public auction, and
unless payment is made before, will
be sold on the 9th day of November,
1908, to pay the delinquent assess
ment, together with the cost of ad-
vertising and expense of sale.
H. V. VAN PELT, Secretary.
Location of office: Room II Com
mercial block, Salt Lake City, Utah
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-09-19

In the District Court of the Third
Judicial District OF the State of Utah.
County of Salt Lake.
William REILLY, plaintiff, VS.. Sarah
REILLY, defendant.
The State of Utah to the said De-
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within twenty days after the ser
vice of this summons upon you, if
served within the County in which
this action is brought, otherwise.
within thirty days after service, and
defend the above entitled action and
in case of your failure so to do, judg-
ment will be rendered against you &C
cording to the demand of the COM
plant, which has been filed with the
clerk of said court. This action is
brought to recover Judgment dis
solving the bonds of matrimony here
tofore existing between you and the
plaintiff.
SOREN X. CHRISTENSEN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. O. address, 228 D. F. Walker
bldg, Second South street, Salt Lake
City, Utah.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-09-19
in the second.

In the District Court of the Third
Judicial District of the State of Utah,
County of Salt Lake.
Crissie Smeltzer, plaintiff, VS.. J. C.
Smeltzer, defendant.
SUMMONS.
The State of Utah to the said De-
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after the ser
vice of this summons upon you, if
served within the county in which
this action is brought, otherwise,
within thirty days after service, and
defend the above entitled action; and
in case of your failure so to do, judg-
ment will be rendered against you &C
crding to the demand of the COM
plant, which has been filed with the
clerk of said court. This action is
brought to recover judgment dis
solving the bonds of matrimony here
tofore existing between you and the
plaintiff
SOREN X. CHRISTENSEN,
Plaintiffs ATTORNEY
P. o. address 22S D. F. Wake,
building, Second South street, Salt
Lake City, Utah.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-09-19

heads the ' b heSe are
displaying double-decked housboat
use decorated with galands flags and lanterns which
fopph Engshman visits the boat the part of the Englman
is played by OMaley Jennings wellknown English comedian
bits vaudeville Then there other good character parts
Next Miss Katie Barry the famous little English coincidence
England of
Eff in "The Chinese Honeymoon" Miss Barry delightfully."-
will render number of the that she has made popular
years ago Christmas the Orpheum opened
night dainty charming Misses May Flora
Henger These beautiful sisters dance with that ascnat
ing and they sing melodies in sweet tuneu manner They will be
here again
Hawkins will furnish minstrel Minstrelsy
dcted melanchola few minutes with Lew Hawkins is
Co. who have an entirely novel and amusing comedy
sketch recommended the
Tinlen artistic balancing truly
wonderful
ject and the other novelty picture The bill will be filled
flowing by the selections of the popular Orpheum orchestra
Theatre
playing the Grand The bill will be "Under Two Flags which
of productions Each member OF a part
his her particular abilities and satisfactory performance
should be given.
Of Salt Lake lovers
that commencing Saturday night Kathryn Fitzpatrick will be the
regular soloist at the Louvre Rahskeller
What would those who like dine and wine welo
go to the LOUVRE supper
LOUVRE where dainty dish be had out of
lent you your The
between st. Louis and San Francisco.
Order your table for evenings early in the day.
Expert finishing, Harry Shper Photog-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-08-05
ALFALFA.

H. G. Gelhart drove to Orchardvale
to church Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy of Seattle are
visiting at Glenn Bartlow's this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. De Kraay of Gram
ger were Alfalfa visitors Thursday.
Roy Rarrick of Granger has been
spending a few days at Alfalfa.
Loren Allen and family came down
Monday to cut their Gro poi grain.
Miss Ethel Ide made a flying TIP
to North Yakima Friday.
Mr. Barlow and Mr.. Hardy drove
up to Toppenish Sunday.
Vivian Mathis entertained Beryl
Smith Sunday.
Wilbur Durham made business
trip to Toppenish Friday.
E. G. Fleming drove up to his
ranch Sunday.
Dan Smith of Status was in Gran
ger Saturday.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-08-05
MOXEE.

Putting up the second crop of al
falfa and getting the first crop ba.ed
seems to be the trouble of the farm
ers at present. Two steam and two
horsepower presses are now running.
The parents of Mr.. Van Wichel left
Tuesday for their home in the east
after a pleasant visit here.
Mrs. w. Gerritsen is much better
after her illness of last week and is
expected home soon from the sani-
tarium.
Homer Burchfield spent few
days at home after being in the
mountains for three months. He has
returned for another three months, or
until October.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-08-05
Few Tax Kickers

Few objections to the county as
sessment of this year are being made
before the county board of equaliza-
ton, which commenced its sessions
Monday morning. The board will be
in session with Dan Sinclair as chair
man for three weeks. but with the
opening day so light the county Of
ficials are expecting there will be but
little work to be done.
The regular county board room has
been cleared of chairs and is filled
with great assessment rolls, while
the equalizers and officials have been
occupying a small private office in
order to facilitate the work. Audi
tor Croker, Deputy Auditor New
comb, Assessor Sindall and several
assistants are aiding the county COM
missioners in the work.