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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
JURY FAILS TO AGREE.
Ruef Again Escapes, but New Trial
Will Be Pressed.

| VIII Be Pressed.
San Francisco, May 22.-Unable t.
agree, after being out almost A hours
the jury in the case of Abraham Ruef
charged with offering bribe to former
supervisor Jennings j. Phillips, was dis
charged at O'Clock last evening by
Judge Maurice II. Dooling. Thirteen
ballots were taken, and the jury stood
to from the outset. At no stage was
there a chance for an agreement, the
credibility of the witnesses being the
main point upon which the jurors di-
vided.
The failure Of the jury to convict will
not alter the attitude of the prosecution
as there are numerous indictments pend
ing against Ruef, on one of which he
will be placed on trial as soon as the
state can make its arrangements to that
end. In view of this fact the board Of
supervisors today appropriated $4,000
for the continuance of the graft prose
cutions.
Resuming their deliberations yester-
day morning, the jury was called into
court at 11:45 O'Clock by Judge Doc
ling, but asked the court for more time
The request was granted and they re-
tired.
When o'clock arrived the bailiff or
dered the courtroom cleared, as Judge
Dooling had decided to send for the
jury in short time, and there was
desire to avoid any demonstration on
the part of the spectators. AS result
attorneys directly interested and the
members of the press were about the
only ones in attendance when the jurors
filed in and took their places in the box.
Foreman Penny arose, and in response
to the question of Judge Dooling said
it was impossible for the jury to agree.
Each juror was then questioned by
Judge Dooling, and all agreed that they
could not arrive at verdict. Judge
Dooling then formally discharged the
Jury.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Tuesdav. Nav I9.

Washington, May 19.-The senate to
day passed bills providing for the con
tinuance of the Porto Rican regiments
of infantry and authorizing the sale of
lands at the head of Cordova Bay
Alaska, to a private corporation.
Washington, May 19.-The house to.
day again showed its capacity for work
and with adjournment in mind, con
tinued the cleaning-up process. The
conference report on the legislative ap-
preparation bill was agreed to; confer
ence reports on the agricultural and
fortifcation appropriations were re-
ceived.
The bill making an appropriation of
100000 for representation by the
United States at the Toxic exposition
was passed, as were also the two omni-
bus bills embodying 40 separate meas
ures having to do with public land and
matters in the territories.
Pending a vote on a bill providing
for the issuance of leases of public
land in the Panama canal zone, a re-
cess was taken until tomorrow.
The omnibus territories bill, embrac
ing 10 measures favorably considered
by committee, was passed, under sus-
pension of the rules. The various pro-
visions of the bill deal exclusively with
legislation pertaining to the territories,
the most important of which is one
regulating the sale of liquor in Alaska
The passage of the bill in this manner
was to limit the debate to minimum,
to obviate at least IA roll-calls.
By the provisions of bill. the secre-
tary of the navy is authorized to ac-
cept and care for gifts, such as silver
services, presented to vessels of the
navy
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28

Paris, May ia telegram received
here from General 'Amade. the French
commander in Morocco. saws that with
three brigades he made a forced night
march. and at DAYLIGHT of Nav Is. with
front deployed over distance of
five miles. he surprised the Miakea
tribesmen. driving them to refuge in
the mountains. The tribesmeu aban-
doned their cattle and munitions OF
war. The French lost three men killed
and 90 wounded.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Big Deal in Oil Land.

Los Angeles. May 21.-The biggest
oil deal in the history of California
has been closed by the purchase ot
1000 acres of oil fields in the heart ot
the Co5linga district by the American
Petroleum Company for the sum ot
S2.0OO,O0O With the exception of the
Southern Pacific holdings this land
represents all the undeveloped ground
in the best part of the Coalinga field
Early operation and the production
of an enormous quantity of oil are as
sured, as the American Petroleum
Company is capitalized at 100000 900
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Seven Killed in Explosion.

Memphis, Tenn. May 21-Sever
persons lost their lives and nine 9th.
ers narrowly escaped destruction ir
an accident which befell the gasoline
launch Columbia. about eight miles
south Of Clarendon Ark, at 10 O'Clock
Tuesday night The tank on the
launch exploded.
The surviving members of the party
are in a precarious condition An in
pection of what remains of the launch
shows that both sides of the craft
were blown out.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Reduce Convention Rates.

Chicago. May 20.-In making rates
of IL cents a mile for the Shriners
convention in the Twin Cities. the Wis
consin Central railroad has set an ex-
ample which undoubtedly will be fol
lowed by other Western roads. That
the interstate commerce commission is
taking keen interest in the squabhle of
the roads over convention rates and
would like to see the matter settled is
evidenced by statement made today
hv member of that body who declared
that he thought the roads were hurting
themselves.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Mercury Cure a Success.

Washington, Nav 21.-Recent advices
from the new naval hospital at Fort
Lyon. Colo. confirm the promising re
port made by Surgeon p. L. Wright re-
rardiug the results of treating tubercu-
losis by the use of mercury. Naval sur
geons at the hospital have been closely
observant in the 30 cases subjected to
the treatment, and progress, it is said
has been such as to lead to the convic-
tion that they have made an important
discovery.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Telegraph Operators to Strike

Chicago, MAY Members of the
Commercial Telegraphers union ara
again talking strike. They are plan
ming a general tieup of the wires at
the time of the republican national con-
vention in June, it is said. They figure
that the moral effect of strike at such
a time may produce results within the
convention hall which might be re.
peated later when the delegates meet
in Denver, and bring about a govern.
mental investigation of conditions.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
johnson Visits Congress.

Washington, May 90 Governor
Johnson. of Minnesota, was a visitor to
the capitol today, and spent some time
on the floor of the house, where he was
the recipient of much attention. Demo
Gratis and republicans alike extended
cordial greetings. He received gener-
Gus applause when he ascended the ros-
trum and was introduced to Speaker
Cannon. The governor bowed his ae-
acknowledgements, and for several minutes
engaged in conversation with the
speaker.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Monday, May 10.

Washington, May 1S.-In the senate
today Bulkley of Connecticut, called up
his bill for the restoration of the negro
soldiers of the Twentyffth infantry,
who were discharged without honor by
the president because of the Brownsville
Gtfray. Bulklev explained that owing
to the unavoidable absence of Lodge of
Massachusetts and Foraker of Ohio. he
would not do more than call attention to
his bill. He hoped to again call it up.
He said he was satisfied the people If
the country did not approve the post
ponement of action until next Decem-
her. rs agreed upon by the senate. He
declared if possible he would secure ac-
tiOn during the present session.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
RESERVE DAY FOR VISITORS.
Tacoma Planning for Entertainment of
Many Strangers.

| mdnf strangers.
Tacoma, Wash, May 20-Wednesday
May 81, the day on which the full bat
tleship feet will parade in Tacoma g
harbor, will be reserved for visitors
from out of town, who will be given
exclusive freedom of the nations big
| fighting machines. This arrangement
will give those not living in Tacoma
the first opportunity to visit the battle
ships. The general committee deemed
this precaution necessary because of the
great crowds of people coming to Ia
coma from Oregon, Washington, and as
far east as Idaho and Montana, some of
them for single day only.
In Tacoma they expect to find special
advantages, for from the high bluffs
surrounding Commencement bay and
forming an immense natural grandstand,
hundreds of thousands of visitors can
be accommodated with a perfect view
of the spacious harbor. William Jones,
chairman of the general committee, says
he is advised that thousands are coming
from Seattle to view the parade of the
fleet, owing to the superior advantages
enjoyed in Tacoma. In consequence of
the expected rush, the steamship lines
and the eletcric and steam roads run
ming into Tacoma are preparing to
handle immense crowds. Most of the
cities and towns adjacent to Tacoma
are preparing to send their school chill
dren here en- masse, and members of
the Grand Army of the Republic, mill
tary and other uniformed organizations
of this and adjoining states will be in
Tacoma May 80 to join with the forces
from the battleships in paying honor to
the dead of two wars in a memorial dav
parade that will be without parallel in
the history of the Northwest
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Wednesday,. NAV %

Washington, May 2O.-The senate
today passed the omnibus public
building bill, inserting not only the
numerous amendments suggested b.
the senate committee on public build
rngs and grounds, but also few pro
posed by individual senator's As
passed the bill carries total OF about
S35,0o0,ooO, of which $6,OO0.OOO is for
building contracts. The larger appro-
priations for new buildings added by
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
lest Commodity Clause.

Washington. May 19.-To facilitate
a final decision of the constitutionalitv
and construction of the commodities
clause of the railroad rate law. it is
proposed to institute next month in the
name of the United States in the circuit
court at Philadelrhia a number of suits
against certain railroads engaged in in
terState transportation of anthracite
coal from the mines in Pennsylvania in
violation of the commodities clause of
the Hephurn act.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Exnect to End Strike.

Cleveland, O., May 20.-Rioting yes
terdav continued to mark the progress
of the street car strike, though the end
of the trouble seems to be in sight In
many instances ears and the crews that
man them were stoned, but the police
were so quickly on the scene that seri-
Gus disorders did not result. In one
part of the city a street ear collided
with an explosive which had been
placed on the track and was badly dam
aged, but no one was hurt.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28

Juneau. Alaska, May 19.-Fortv-
seven enlisted men and one officer left
Treadwell Sunday morning for Fort
William n. Seward. Alaska. These
troops have been stationed at Treadwell
for some time. owing to labor troubles.
It is thought advisable TO leave few
soldiers there, although the strike il
thought to have blown over.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28

Washington, May 1S.-The passage of
the house today of the general de-
fciency appropriation bill, carrying an
appropriation of $17.36S672. marked
the completion by that body of the last
of the great supply measures. The bill
was put through under suspension of
the rules, with no time allowance for
general debate
The republican leaders in the house,
through 4 majority of the committee
on ways and means. today served final
notice of emo tariff revision at this ses-
sion Representative Clark. of Mis-
souri,, moved in the committee an omn-
bus favorable report on so odd tariff
reduction and tariff removal bills, most
" introduced in the session by demo
Gratis. The motion was defeated by a
solid vote of all the republican members
of the committee.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Poorhouse Causes Death.

Washington, May 19.-Grieving be
cause he was compelled to 60 to the
a7mshouse. DR. Charles r. Warrington,
FOR more than 35 years practicing ply
S;cian in various parts of New Jersey
towns, died IN the Warren county aims.
house. where he had been for the past
ten davs.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Ironns Sunnress Rioters.

Toxic. May oO.-The .iotiug at Han
kow. which began 10 DAYS ago. has been
suppressed. The damage to property
inflicted by the rioters amounts TO 800,
600 ven. Many persons were killed OF
wounded.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Italy PrOte SIS.

Rio de Janeiro. May 21.-The min
lister of Italy has delivered to the min
lister of foreign affairs a protest
against the conduct of the coffee
planters of San Paulo, who oblige
Italian 1abores to become naturalized
citizens before they will employ them.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Favors Opium Conference.

Toxic, May 22.-The Japanese gov
ernment has signifed its intention of
joining America in the latter's efforts
to secure the calling of an international
opium conference.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
Thursday. May 2I.

WASHINGTON. Nav 21.-The proceed
ings of the senate today, as is usual
toward the close of a session. covered
multitude of subjects, including a
probable final announcement on the eur
rency question. Announcing that the
conferecs of the senate and house on
the currency bill would be unable to
agree is congress is to adjourn at an
early day, Aldrich reported from the
committee on finance a joint resolution
creating national monetary commits
$ on, to be composed of nine senators
and nine representatives, to investigate
all matters concerning the banking and
currecy system of the country, and the
resolution was passed without debate.
The senate passed bill appropriating
100000 to enable the secretary of agri-
culture to cooperate with states for the
conservation of forests. 1t also pro
Vides for. comm ssion of five members
of the senate and five from the house
TO study the whole question of the
necessity, desirabilitv and legality of
the purchase of forest land bv the
nited States and to report to the next
congress.
The senate today passed the general
deficiency and military academy appro
priation bills. the last of the great ap-
preparation bills.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28
FRIDAY. Nav 22,


Washington, May 22.-The omnibu:
claims bill was considered by the Sen
ate today until displaced by the resolu
ton to extend the period during which
no penalty will be enforced for violation
of the commodities clause of the Hep
burn bill. Aldrich inquired of Fulton
of Oregon how much of the total appro
priaton carried by the claims bill was
for Southern war claims, and was told
that two-thirds were of that character
and one-half of those for damages to
choice property.
Aldrich suggested that the time ought
soon to come to stop allowance of this
kind of claims arising AZ years after the
war, when the government could not
secure witnesses who knew anything
about them. except those who are re-
lied upon by the claimants to prove
their losses.
Fulton said he would offer an amend
ment that would do just what was de-
sired
Washington. May 22.-The senate
amendment to the postoffice appropria-
tion bill extending the ocean mail sub
sides to steamers plying on the Pacific
Ocean to the Orient and Australia and
on the Pacific and Atlantic to South
American ports was the subject of warm
debate in the house and finally caused
the rejection of the conference report
by vote of 145 to 1876 There is little
prospect that the house conferees will
yield TO the senate
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-05-28

Washington, May o1.-The house
spent another busy day today. After
protracted debate, the conference re
port on the District of Columbia trac
tion bill, permitting the laying of
street ear tracks to the Union station.
was adopted with the provision for uni
versal transfeys eliminated; the confer
ence report on the agricultural apprr-
priation bill was agreed to; the senate
amendments which increased by 81 .OOO,-
coo the public building bill appropria-
ton were disagreed to, and confer
ence asked, and bills were passed as
follows:
Establishing in the interior depart
ment a bureau of mines and providing
for the cooperation of states for the
conservation of the forests and waters
of the White and Southern Appalachian
mountains. and the appointment of a
national forest commission
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-17
Goodwin and the South.

Goodwin's Weekly of Jan. 18th
contains front page column on "The
South and the Negro" that is about
as near nothing all around as any
written article we have seen for a
long time. We like Goodwin, he is
a fine old man, good journalist,
able writer and wise thinker on most
subjects but he don't know anything
at all about the south and either
past or present conditions existing
there. He may be able to express
timely opinions in regard to labor
conditions in the West, but If he was
to pay the South serious visit we
venture the opinion that he would
come back and apologize Immediately
for any saying he may have ventured
on that line. He says truthfully,
Newspaper men have right to dis
cuss any question they please SO
long as in doing so they violate no
rights of other men," In thus eX-
pressing HIS own sentiment, he gives
us the liberty to question his know
ledge of the subject when he gives
suggestions to 1.-THE South and the
Negro"
We called ON Judge Goodwin last
spring within day or two of birth
day that reached somewhere in the
seventies. He is grand old man."
who is at once a friend and inspira-
ton to younger ones of the journa-
listic or any other fraternity. Not
any one can know him without feel
ing his strong personality, his master
full mind, his knowledge of men and
matters as we'll as his kindly dispo-
sition, but his article proves an en-
tire absence of we'll grounded infor-
nation about the South, which makes
his writing seem child's play to any
northern or western person who has
made careful study of the South
and real conditions from a personal
point of view. 1t is useless to try to
tell where he is wrong because he
is all wrong.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-17

ionally some medical pharisee will
bob up and say vaccination is mo
good" Well, man of science re-
Gently wrote book to prove that the
earth was fat.
In Germany, where they do things,
they have compulsory vaccination
law. There every child must be vac
cinated before it is six months old,
again, on entering school, and If a
male, again on entering the army.
What is the result? They have only
one case of smallpox to every 1,0OO,-
600 inhabitants. Or, in other words,
in country with 100000 inhabi-
tants, they have SO cases year on
the average. Many of these, how
ever, are contracted in France or
Austria and brought into Germany to
develope. In Holland, another coun-
try where vaccination is compulsory,
they have one case to every 1000, 900
people Contrast these figures with
Austria, 1874 cases per million; Rus
STA, SO cases per million, and Spain,
81 cases per million inhabitants. In
these three latter countries vaccina-
ton is optina1. In the United States
where these things are done in slip
shod manner, no one has ever at
tempted to compile statistics in this
regard. The press of the city must
also take their little share of the
blame for not advising people to
submit to vaccination and co-operat-
ing with the board of health, and
complying with the law. The daily
paper is the only means of education
many people have. There is no need
of a panic, only the exercise OF COM
mon sense, namely, for the people
to be vaccinated and kept vaccinated.
A successful vaccination may protect
one for 3 or SO years, and the only
safe way is to be vaccinated every
five years at least. When properly
performed it Is a trifling operation,
and very seldom followed by bad re-
suits.
This little precaution may save
your life, your liberty for six weeks
or more, big financial loss, serious
illness, and shall we say, last of all,
the appearance of your face? Al
ready the epidemic is spreading.
Mr.. Editor, is it not surprising that
in this age, and in the state of New
York, people are SO apathetic, and
will not take so simple precaution
against an absolutely preyentable
disease?
One word more--in crisis like
this, there are always fools who rush
in where angels fear to tread, and by
their foolhardiness carry the disease
to innocents. ooh, amt afraid o.
the disease, I would go right in b!
it," they say. These people are IL
the same class with the idiot whit
didn't know it was loaded, and witt
the imbecil who rocked the boat
DR.. Downer in Kingston IN. Y,
Freeman.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Final PrOOf.)

I, A. l.. Colborn of Otis, Idaho, as
signee of James B. Varney who made
entry No. 2SS, under the provisions
of an act of the legislature of the
State of Idaho, commonly known as
the Carey Act" approved March
End, 1899, which embraces lots
and 8 and S. W. N N. e. a and
N. w. a S. E. a of section 25, of
township S., of range 81 e. B. NJ,
do hereby give notice of my intention
to make final proof to establish my
claim to the land above described,
and that l expect to prove that |
have resided on, reclaimed and culti-
waited said land as required by law,
before Clerk of the District Court at
Blackfoot, Idaho, on 18th of Febru-
airy, 1908, by two of the following
witnesses.
o. S. Parker of Blackfoot, Idaho.
B. l.. Johnson of Otis, Idaho.
A. Y. Satterfield of Otis, Idaho.
Arthur Johnson of Otis, Idaho.
'.... A. L. COLBORN,
Entryman.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-01-17
Notice of Publication.

Notice is hereby given that at II
a. M, on the 18th day of February
1908, at Lewiston, County of Cache
State of Utah, before Christian Jacob.
son, proof will be submitted of the
completion Of works for the diver
sion of 10 cubic feet per second of the
waters of Big Hole Springs, Bingham
County, Idaho, in accordance with
the terms and conditions of a certain
permit heretofore issued by the State
Engineer of the State of Idaho.
|. The name of the person hold
ing said permit is Fannie e. Boman
2. The postoffice address of such
person or the place of business of
such corporation is Lewiston, Coun-
ty of Cache, State of Utah.
3. The number of such permit is
1921, and the date set for the com
pletion of such work is February 20,
1908.
A. Said water to be used for irri-
cation and domestic purposes.
s. Said works of diversion will be
fully completed on the date set for