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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
REPUBLICANS WIN.
Majority in Maine Much Reduced in
Four Years.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 15.-The Re-
publcans carried Maine yesterday
by about 5000 plurality, as against
26,S16 in the last presidential year,
and sO64 in 1906. At midnight re-
turns for governor from 46s out of
519 cities, towns and plantations
give Bert M. Fernald (Rep), 72.177;
Obadiah Gardiner (Dem), 64.993.
The same places in 1904 gave Cobb
(Rep), 1884; Davis (Dem) 49,416.
The remaining places in 1904 gave
Cobb 1880, Davis 73o The missing
towns, which are small four years
ago cast 1880 Republican votes and
730 Democratic
The Democratic vote increased
more than $4,000 over that of 1904,
while the Republican vote fell off
about $500. The Republican plural
ity is the smallest recorded in a
presidential year in 25 years.
The two parties split even in the
20 cities, each capturing 10. The vot-
ing was particularly heavy in the
rural districts, owing largely to the
popularity of Mr.. Gardiner among
the farmers as head oi the State
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, the
Democrats making large gains
All four Republican candidates for
congress were elected, and for state
auditor Charles P. Hatch, Republican,
of Augusta, defeated his opponent
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
PUTS $4,oOO,OOO
AT EACH PLATE
PlttSburg Steel King Gives a Novel
Dinner Party.
W. h. Singer Celebrates His Golden
Wedding by Fulfilling Promises
Made Years Ago, to Distribute
Wealth Among Youngsters in Time
to Do Them Some Good"

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 17.-At the
golden wedding supper recently given
by him and his wife, w. H. Singer,
one of the Pittsburg steel magnates,
distributed $16,000,00O among his four
children, each child getting $4,OOO,0Oo.
Through the filing of certain papers
in the Allegheny county courthouse
yesterday this fact came out, and was
later admitted by the Singer family,
which is one of the best and oldest
in Plttsburg. The millionaire invited
his children to assist in celebrating
his golden wedding anniversary on
May 27. The children were the only
guests, and each found by his or her
plate small dinner favor" consist
ing of checks, bonds and deeds
amounting to $4,oO0,00O.
The Singer children who received
$4 100000 each are:
William Henry Singer, Jr., land
scape painter, now in Norway.
George Singer, iron manufacturer,
Plttsburg, now in the White noun
tains on his vacation.
Mrs. William Ross Proctor, wife of
a Philadelphia architect.
Marguerite Singer, youngest daugh-
ter, now living with her parents.
Mr.. Singer made his fortune in iron
as a member of the famous iron firm
of Singer, Nimick & Co. He also is
connected with many banking insti-
tutions in Pittsburg, and is considered
one of the very rich men of the coun-
try, his remaining fortune, after CIV
he ~L,1Ira, +ba,. r1,
probably 100000.
Mrs. Singer who has a fortune of
her own, made through investments
by her husband, received several
pieces of valuable real estate as her
golden wedding present.
A peculiar feature of the case was
made known late yesterday William
Henry Singer. the son, who chose an
artistic career rather than the iron
business as his life's work, will scarce
ly be able to enjoy his millions in
America, owing to the great fear his
wife bears for the BLACK Hand" She
received a threatening letter at her
home in Sewickley, and it frightened
her into Mysteries. Her husband was
finally compelled to take her abroad.
1t is said they will remain permanent
ly in Norway, as Mr.. Singer expects,
IN spite of his wealth, to spend all his
time in painting.
Mr. Singer is following the policy
lid down by his lifelong friend.
Charles Lockhart, of the Standard Oil
company, who some years before his
death, invited all his children to a
dinner party, at which, under each
plate, was found $1,0O0,O00. Lock
hart and Singer many years ago prom
ised each other that they would be-
gin to distribute their wealth among
their children ''in time to do the
youngsters some good.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
NAVAL HEROES HONORED.
President Gives Names to New Tor
pedo Boat Destroyers.

Washington, Sept II. - Presiden
Roosevelt has authorized the assign
ment of the following names for II
torpedo boat destroyers authorized
by the act of May 10, 19OS
Hiram Paulding, Percival Drayton
Francis A. Roe, Edward Terry
George H. Perkins, Andrew Sterrett
Edward r. Mccall, William Burrows
Lewis Warrington, John Mayran.
The Is new submarines will be
named: Stingray, Tarpon, Bonita
Snapper, Norwhal, Grayling, Salmon
Carp, Barracuda, Pickerel, Skate
Skipjack, Sturgeon, Thrasher and
Tuna. The golfers recently author
lied will be named Jupiter and Cy-
clops. Golfers to be purchased:
Vulcan, Mars and Hector
Rear Admiral Hiram Paulding was
distinguished for gallant service in
1912, and was assigned by President
Lincoln to put the navy in state OF
efficiency in 1861.
Captain Percival Drayton was Ad-
mira Farragut's fleet captain in Mo-
bile bay
Rear Admiral Roe saw important
service in the China seas and the civil
war
Commander Edward Terry was
commended for service during the
civil war at the battle of Mobile bay
Rear Admiral Perkins was COM
mended by Admiral Farragut as All
efficient officer.
Lieutenant Adrew Sterrett COM
manded the Enterprise, and captured
a Tripolitan cruiser in 1901, threw her
armament overheard, gave her crew
one spar and sail and let them go.
Captain Edward X. Mccall, Lieu
tenant Burrows, Captain Warrington
and Midshipman Mayran saw distin-
guished naval service, for which they
were publicly commended.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
DRAINS OUT CRATER.
Wonder Performed by Earthquake in
Hawaiian Islands.

Honolulu, Sept. 5, via San Fran
cisco, Sept. 16.-A slight earthquake
was felt on the island OF Hawaii Fri
day night, September 4, and at mid
night the molten lava in the pit oi
the volcano of Kilauea suddenly
ceased rising and Immediately began
to run out below, the surface looking
like the water in bathtub from
which the plug had been pulled.
The molten lava ran rapidly away,
lowering the level instantly and
continuously until by Saturday morn
ing, or in something like seven or
eight hours, the 900 feet depth of
lava in the pit had all run out, and,
except for the cooling sides of the
pit, there was no fire seen or heat
felt. AS the lava lowered in the pit
the walls scaled off in great masses,
dropping into the molten lava below
them. The few who were fortunate
enough to see this wonderful phe-
nomena describe it as most awe-in-
spring.
The lava in the pit, then about 900
or 1000 feet deep, began to rise nearly
three years ago, and had been rising
gradually since, until it was within
about 100 feet of the top of the pit
1t is supposed that the earthquake
opened some fissure below by which
the lava flowed out, perhaps under
the sea.
On Saturday night another slight
earthquake was felt, and at midnight
it was observed that activ-
ity in the pit had begun again, molten
lava being thrown up in fountains
more than 100 feet high, and at latest
accounts the lava had again risen 400
feet in the pit
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
GETS ANOTHER ROAD.
Union Pacific Secures Control of Chi
cago & Northwestern.

Chicago. Sept. 16-A report from
Wall street of traffic agreement be
tween the Union Pacific and the Chi
cago & Northwestern, amounting to
complete control of the latter road
by the former, gained strength yes
terday in financial circles on the re-
iusal OF Marvin Hughitt, president OF
the Northwestern, to discuss state
ments made in the Wall Street Sum
mary under the head OF Hartman
Properties"
The report is that the Hartman in
terests have absorbed the Chicago x
Northwestern by the simple device
of guarantee on the stocks of the
latter company. 1t is pointed out
in the article, which appears to be
inspired that the strategetic position
of the Chicago & Northwestern is
such that it will not come within the
meaning of the law that prohibits
merging or single control OF parallel
competing railways,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
DIE IN FOREST FIRES.
Flames Over come White Man and Six
Indians in Minnesota.

Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 16.-Grand Ma
rails is girdled by roaring mountains
of fire and smoke, and it is believed
that a man named Monker and six
Indians, cut off from town by fire in
their efforts to save homesteaders at
Nestor, have perished in the flames
This is the news brought in at noon
today by Adjutant-General Wood
and officers of the Minnesota naval
militia, who arrived on the Gopher
from the north shore They say the
danger is not yet over by any means
Lutzen, small settlement near
Grand Marais, is in the greatest dan
ger, say the naval militiamen. 1t is
surrounded by fire, and everything
there seems doomed to destruction.
although it is not thought that any
loss of life will occur.
At Colville. six miles from Grand
Marais, everything went, says Gen
eral Wood.
"The situation looks very bad at
Chicago Bay" said Commander
Eaton, "and some people wanted us
to declare martial law there, but we
did not deem it necessary How
ever, we left ten men from the ship
there. Forty men from the boat were
left to fight the fire at Lutzen, and
20 more were left at Grand Marais'
The officers of the Gopher declare
that the gravity Of the situation or
the north shore has not been exag-
gerated in the least.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
WELCOME FOR
OLYMPIC HEROES
All Oregon Joins in HOnoring Athletic
Sons at Portland.
Smithson, Gilbert and Kelly Receive
Number of Trophies-Thousands
Cheer Big Parade-Climax of Re-
ceptions Given on Journey Across
Continent.

Portland, Sept. 15.-Crowds of
laurel leaves, more modern and spec
tacular, Of course, than the simple
token of victory of ancient Greece,
were pressed upon the brows of Ore
gon's victorious athletes last night
on. the triumphal return of Smithson,
Gilbert and Kelly from the Olympic
games in London.
All Oregon joined in the demon
stration, and no Olympic winner,
even in the days when poets sang
of heroes and of men who sailed from
the shores of Troy to bring back
honor, ever received a more royalty
enthusiastic welcome on his home
coming. On their journey across the
continent honors and attentions were
heaped upon them, and on their en-
trance into the borders of their ma
tive state admiring multitudes con-
tended to do them homage.
In Portland last night enthusiasm
reached climax in gorgeous
pageant, rivalling in spectacular bril-
liancy and display any similar scene
that has been presented in this city.
Aged men and women participated,
children took part and small boys
yelled themselves hoarse in an intoM-
cation Of admiration.
The most spectacular feature of the
demonstration was the big parade
Thousands of persons witnessed it
and thousands cheered it as it passed.
In every street through which the
parade passed sidewalks were lined,
while windows and every available
point of vantage were crowded.
In addition to the individual trophy
presented by the City of Portland to
the boys, each has also been the recipi-
ent of a handsome trophy-the gift
OF each respective Oregon town
claiming one of the boys as a native.
Baker City on Sunday night pre-
sented Dan J. Kelly with a loving
cup of beauteous design, and last
night Forrest c. Smithson received
similar trophy as the gift of the
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club.
Charles L. McNary, of Salem, on be-
half of the citizens of the capital,
presented Alfred c. Gilbert with an
other handsome cup.
AS an additional honor, DR.. Morri-
son, on behalf of the Multnomah
Athletic Club, announced that that
institution had voted a life member
ship to each of the victorious trio.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Cruiser Boston to Junk Pile.

Navy Yard Puget Sound, Sept. 16
The usefulness of the third class
cruiser Boston, which played a bril-
liant part in the battle of Manila, now
in Bremerton harbor. authorities say
is over. This ship which during the
Spanish-American war was considered
highly efficient, has long since be-
come obsolete. Her size and arma
ment are very small, compared with
the modern armored cruiser of the
Washington type. Officers state that
the only use to which the Boston
could be put would be coast patrol
duty. and the ship is in need of such
extensive repairs that it is not likely
size will be commissioned again unless
there should be an urgent need OF
ships.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
SUBMITS TO TERMS.
MuIai Hafid Agrees to Be Bound by
Algeciras Act.

Paris, Sept. 15,-The Franco-Span-
ish note on the subject of the recog-
milton of Mulai Hafid as sultan of
Morocco was yesterday transmitted
to the powers signatory to the Al
gecras convention.
Mulai Hafid's letter to the plo-
matte corps at Tangier reached Paris
yesterday. He announces his proc
lamation as sultan, which, he says,
obliges him to execute the engage
ments of the Algeciras act.
Mulai Hafid agrees to recognize
the treaties concluded by his prede-
cessors, notably that of the Algeciras
act, which he considers the basis of
the prosperity and progress of the
empire from both the political and
economic standpoints, since it guar
antees independence for the country
and provides useful reforms Mulai
Hafid concludes with expressions of
hope that the powers on an equal
footing will aid him in the elaboration
and execution of the proposed re-
forms
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Examine Col. Stewart.

Washington, D. c.. Sept. 1s,-lt
was announced yesterday that the war
department would soon order Colonel
w. +. Stewart. the Fort Grant exile
stationed at Huachuca, Ariz., to ap-
pear before the retiring board, to be
given A strict medical examination as
10 his physical condition. If the board
finds Stewart unfit for service, his
retirement will be compu sorry. 1t IS
made clear that his examination vii
be sufficiently thorough to finally de
termine his physical qualifications for
service in the army.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
French Editors Worried.

Paris, Sept. 1S.-The French press
IS displaying much irritation over VIC
lent criticism of the Franco-Spans sh
note regarding Morocco that are ap-
pearing in the newspapers OF Ger
mary; but the government is content
with the assurances received yester-
day from Herr Stemrich. acting for
eign secretary for Germany, that the
note would be studied in an amicablc
spirit. If this is done, the foreign of
flee cannot understand how Germany
will be able to dsassociate herself
from the other chancellories of Eu-
rODe
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
AeropIane Test Extended,

Washington, Sept. 15.-Secretary of
War Wright has declared he would
grant A. NJ. Herring. the New York in
ventor, 80 days in which to complete the
aeroplane which he is building to dem
onstrate to the United States govern
ment. Herring was to have had his air
ship completed and ready for test at
Fort Myer, Virginia, Monday. Herring
has asked for time to make shop tests
of his new invention. The fact that
Secretary Wright is willing to wait a
month for demonstration of the aero
plane is significant of his interest in the
invention,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Lightning Stays Birds.

San francisco. Sept. 17.-Ihe Pa
cific Mail liner City of Para. which
arrived yesterday from Panama and
way ports two days ahead of time,
was struck by lightning during a
heavy electrical storm encountered
August 80. when steaming from Aca-
iutla to San Jose de Guatemala. he
vessel was struck several times. The
only damage sustained by the liner
was the loss Of the foretCpmast, which
was shattered into sphnters. In the
morning after the storm had passed,
thousands of dead birds were gathered
up on the bridge. awnings and decks.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
One Hunter Worth Thousands.

Washington, Sept. 15,-Reports to the
United States forest service indicate
that Uncle Sans professional hunters
and trappers who have been assigned
the task of dsposing of predatory ami
mails" are actively engaged in the work.
Hunter Breidenstein, employed in the
Boise national forest, Idaho, killed 249
coyotes, six wildcats and one bear dur
ing the past season. AS conservative
estimates by stockmen place their losses
each year by one animal at 800, in this
case alone stock valued at more than
$25, 900 has been saved, at cost to the
government of $1,195, Breidenstein s
salary.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Jap Sealers Caught.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE depart
-ment of justice was advised yesterday
OF the capture of two Japanese YES
.sels and between 80 and 40 Japanese
sailors caught seal poaching within
the three mile limit off ST Paul
island. The revenue cutter Bear over
hauled the foreign vessels and cap
tured them after chase. The men
were taken to Unalaska and will be
later removed to Valdez for trial. On
,one of the schooners were found sew
eral hundred skins, and the small
boats were covered with blood. show
ing that the seals had been killed
within the prescribed threemile limit.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Support Hepburn Clause.

Washington. Sept, 16. - United
States District Attorney Bonaparte to-
day ordered that an appeal be taken
to the supreme court OF the United
States from the recent decision from
the court of appeals at Philadelphia
declared unconstitutional the COM
modify clause of the Hepburn act
The decision held that the portion OF
the railroad bill that ordered all rail
roads to dispose of their coal mines
and other property holdings was un-
constitutional.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Fire in Tunnel Kills Two.

Detroit, Sept. 16.-It is believed to-
day that more bodies may be recov-
cred from the new tunnel under the
river here, in which a fire last night
is known to have cost two lives. More
than 200 workmen were in the tunnel
when the fire broke out, and several
were overcome. Had the accident
not occurred just at midnight, while
about one-third of the force was at
lunch. the list of fatalities would
probably have been much greater
The fire, which is still burning. de-
stroyed all of the work on the Cam
adian side of the tunnel.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Hartman Makes Big Profit.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-The net earn
ings OF the Union Pacific and the
Southern Pacific railroads for the
month of July were the largest that
either of these roads mas reported
for that month in their history. In
the cases OF both, however. the gross
earnings showed a material decrease
as compared with last year A good
showing in net earnings was brought
about by material reduction in op-
Grating expenses.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Cholera Proves Deadly.

St, Petersburg, Sept. 15-It is an
nounced officially that from noon
September II until noon yesterday
there were ESQ cases of cholera and
GA deaths in this city. The mortality
since the beginning of the epidemic
is over 25 per cent. One of the vic
tins yesterday was a tenor belonging
to the famous choir of St. Alexandra
Nevsky, who was stricken after the
service. A council of physicians has
recommended the closing of the sa-
looms at o'clock on workdays, as
alcoholics are especially susceptible
TO the disease.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Two-Cent Postage to Great Britain

Washington. Sept. 19.-The. 2-cent
postal rate between the United States
End Great Britain will go into effect
October /. After that date letters
may be sent to the United Kingdom
for 2 cents which formerly required
3 cents to carry.
AT the same time the rate of post
age applicable to letters mailed in the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland for delivery in any part OF the
United States will be one penny for
each ounce or fraction thereof
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Wireless in Far North.

Washington, Sept. 16.-Army and
navy wireless experts are working in
unison on the extension of a system
of communication in the far north
The war department has been ad-
vised of the probable completion dur
ing the present month of the new
wireless station at Unalaska, and the
navy department has arranged to have
a wireless station on Mummy Island
at the mouth of Prince William
Sound.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Can't Limit Skyscrapers.

New York, Sept. 1s.-The commits
sion appointed about year ago to
investigate high buildings in New
York City and particularly on Man
haitian Island, is ready to submit the
printed record of its work 1t is said
the report points out that it is impos-
sible to hold the height of buildings
down to the present public fire pro-
lection service, because, it is argued
that would limit buildings to about
100 feet in height
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Cholera Beyond ContrC I.

St. Petersburg, Sept 16.-For the
"a hours ending at noon yesterday
there have been reported at St. Pet
ersburg 24O cases and 60 deaths from
Asiatic cholera. This is almost
double the record of Monday. Among
the stricken is Lieutenant Abramoff,
an officer of the Cossack regiment III
the Life Guards. The prison author
tiles have given orders that all pris-
oners be temporarily removed to po-
ice stations in order TO make pos
Sible the disinfection of the prisoners.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Postomces Advanced.

Washington, Sept. 19.-On October
the following fourth-class postof-
fices will be advanced to presidential
grade. salaries of postmasters being
fixed as Indicated:
Oregon - Arleta, Freewater and
Weston. $110O; Bend and Falls City,
$1,000.
Washington - Edmonds, Starbuck,
Lumas and Tenino. S11Oo; Medical
Lake. $1,000: Black Diamond, $1,000.
Idaho-St Maries, $780,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Cholera is Subdued.

Manila, Sept. 1S.-The cholera con
tinues to recede During the "a hours
ending at o'clock this morning
there were 25 cases and II deaths
Only four cases were reported this
forenoon.
One hundred additional inspectors
were enlisted today in united effort
to stamp out the disease before the
Atlantic fleet arrives, and there is
every reason to believe that it will be
successful
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24

Washington, Sept, 17.-Bids will
soon be invited for installing fire pro-
lection systems in defenses at the
mouth of the Columbia river. Sixty
thousand dollars have been allotted
for this project. Army and navy
wireless experts are working in uni
son in the extension of a system OF
communication in the far north. The
war department has been advised OF
the probable completion during the
present month of the new wireless
stations in Alaska.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
No Trace of Missing Steamer.

Honolulu, Sept 17.-The British
steamer Mariana, which arrived here
yesterday from Brisbane. Australia,
reports that nothing was seen of the
missing steamer Aeon, despite the
i7ct rhat a sharp lookout was kept
throughout the entire trip. The Aeon
sailed from San Francisco on July g.
II days ago, for Australia. and. as
nothing has been heard from the YES
sci since sailing gravest fears for its
safety are entertained.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-09-24
Indian Murders Recklessly.

Denver, Colo. Sept 17.-Frank
Howe. a 15-year-old Indian boy, got
possession OF a revolver today and
riding through the streets of Pagosa
Junction at breakneck speed. shot
and killed AIMEE Baker. the 4year-old
daughter of James Baker, a member
of the Ute tribe. The lad continued
on his wild dash to the hills and dis
appeared.