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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
New United States Treasurer.

Washington, Nov. 3.-Lee McClung,
formerly treasurer of Yale university,
hass assumed the duties of United
States treasurer, succeeding Charles
P. Treat, who resigned his position
ssast month.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
To Command Coast Artillery.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The war de-
partment has announced the appoint
ment of Lieutenant Stephen NJ. Foote
to command the coast artillery district
at Fort Casey, Wash.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
TAFT TELLS BOYS
TO HANG TO FARM
DepIores Tendency of Young Men to
Drift Towards City.

Thinks Americars Must Discard Old
Methods of Agriculture and Pay
More Attention to FertiIizng Soil
Land Too Valuable for Present
WastefuI Methods.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
WANDERLUST LADS
RETURNED TO HOMES
Six Youngsters from Rural Points
start out 10 See World but
Come 10 Grief

a gang OF six youngsters The old-
est rs years and the youngest only
g. were picked up by the police last
night and a stop put 20 their attempt
10 circle the globe in search Of add
venture and fortunes Three came from
Eureka, two from Bounuful and one
from Woods Cross They beat their
way 20 this city 1d intended travel
ing together 10 the coast where some
expected TO get aboard a ship and go
out TO fight pirates.
The youngsters gave their names as
Stanley .Householder. aged II years.
George Bray 10, HOratiO Bowen. Is
years. an of Eureka Marimus Wright.
IL years William Lee, years Of
BOuntiful and Howard Phelps, 10
years of Wood Cross
Bray was the spokesman and boast
fully stated they had beaten their
way 20 salt Lake and didn't need
money.
Gee. we just hit "a freight said he
"We had most s. and didn't need no
more money
This morning, after spending a night
in the city jail. they changed their
minds and were willing TO return 10
their homes They were accordingly
sent back 20 their several places OF
abode and each carries with him a
different idea about globe trotting and
adventure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
.CONFESSES Theft
TO SAVE HIS PAL
Ernest billiard Says Little John
ME" Jones Merely Helped
Tote the Load.
SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS.
Prosecution WIN be Pushed In Hope
or Proving Him Accomplish
After the Fact.

Iu Iu EFFORT Co save Little Johnnie"
Jones, negro, from term in the
state prison, Ernest billiard alias Ern-
est Little. another negro, pleaded
guilty this morning in Judge Lewis
court 70 the charge Of burglary and
said that he committed The crime alone
Jones Is now in the county jail with
prospects OF being released. while Dill
lard is on his way 60 the state prison
to serve three years
billiard and Jones were arrested last
January ou the charge OF entering the
Daniels tailor store at 81 west Second
South street when they were arrest
ed they had an armful of clothes and
several bolts Of CLOTH They were
charged jointly i'm tho complaint with
burglary.
When billiard was ARIA gued he gave
his true name and then pleaded guilty.
In his statement to the court he de-
clared that he had entered the shop
alone and stole the clothing. He met
Jones on the street and asked him TO-
help him with his load. Judge Lewis
then gave him three years Ga the state
prison Despite the confession of Dill
lard. Jones win De arralsned inc the
district court and an effort viii ba
made TO prove that he was am accom-
plco after the fact
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
TRAMP KILLED IN
WRECK THIS MORNING
Into the Ditch Near Cos
grove. Nevada

Information of a wreck on the south
en Pacific near Cosgrave, New. in
which au unknown tramp was Killed
and ei.I ~ cars OF green fruit thrown i'm
10 the ditch was received at the head
quarters Of the oregon Short Line this
morning The accident happened at
5,l0 o'clock this morning. and was
caused by the breaking Of am axle on "a
refrigerator car The train was extra
cast No. 1882, and was making prepura-
lions to slow down for entrance into tho
CosRave yard. being about "a milo west
OF the town. The axle OF one of the
refrigerator cars gave way and urocl-
plated eight of the other fruit cars on
the train into tho ditch
Tho tramp was stealing "a ride be-
tween tho cars, and his crushed body
was found after the train had been
brought 90 a standsrill. No one else was
hurt
Weckers were Immediately sent 90
the scene from sparks on the west aud
CarIin On the east. the crows reaching
Cosgrayc 40 n o'clock Traffic win be-
resumed over the road This afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
UTAH'S INTERESTS
IN TARIFF SCHEDULES
senator Smoot Win Sec That They
Are Protected for lie Win Have
Much TO Say Regarding II.
Especial to the NeVs.)

Washington d. c.. March Ex-senator
Smoot win have charge Of the silk
schedule in the finance committee when
the tariff bill reaches that body. He
had a long consultation with silk man
ufactupes last night during which
many Inconsistencies in the Payne bill
were pointed out and which the senator
will endeavor 20 correct. Present in
dications are that Utah win have
most important part in the formation
OF the tariff law OF 1909, and the Utah
senator win have "a great deal TO say
relative 10 every schedule in which the
state IS la any way interested.
senator Sutherland leaves for Utah
tomorrow where he has legal business.
He expects 10 be absent from WASH
ington 10 days 10 two weeks.
In answer 10 the petition of many
citizens Of San Juan county, Utah, the
commissioner OF Indian affairs Is will
ing that miners be given the privilege
OF prospecting for Oh on lands with
drawn FOR the use OF the Kaihab and
San Juan Painte Indians and 70 To-
cate mines and wells thereon. The CONF
missioner OF the general land Office In
"a letter TO Senator Smoot says that
the Indian office favors the plan. He
suggests that the widest possible pub
llCity be given 10 the fact that such
rights viii be granted. All applications
Tor permits should be addressed 20 the
commissioner Of Indian affairs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
DIsTRlCr CoURr NorEs.

Mrs. Maud Margaret De Focks was
granted divorce from George August
DE Focke this morning by Judge Morse
on the ground OF desertion They
We're married IN san Francisco on
March 2, 1904 and Immediately after
wards he LEFT hor Since then he has
lived in Nevada and has refused 20
support her.
Mrs. Mary MoITiscy Holden seeks
"a divorce from her husband. Rex Hol-
den. on the grounds OF cruelty in
"a complaint filed GA the Third district
court. They were married ln Butte.
Mont, February g. 1907 Within "a
year after their marriage. sho alleges.
THAI be knocked her down with his
nst and kicked hor Goa the back, causing
serious injuries from which she has
not fully recovered. Since that time
he has refused 90 provide for her and
has lived apart from her. She asks
that she be awarded $50 "a month ale
mony ana attorneys foes.
Breach Of contract Is tho cause OF a
complaint filed in the Third district
court tday by William Reese aFnlnst u.
n Reese It is alleged that the two
brothers entered into "a contract where
by .he plaintiff took over certain prou-
critics aud agreed % make monthly pay-
meuta This contract was entered into
on May g. 1905 and fulfilled until Jan
g. 1900. lt which time the defendant
refused 90 accept the monthly pave
mcut. The defendant it is further
alleged. not only refuses 10 take me
payments but demands OF the tenants
OFF lhc property that they pay him me
rents from tho property
Arthur Coates. "a negro. "a years old
was committed 10 the reform school at
ogden today hy Judge Gowaus after
De- had several opportunities % DO
better To was before the court last
Saturday and promised 20 reform NJ
he were given another chance Within
Owe minutes after he loft the court-
room ho stole "a bicycle in fr0nt 0f
drug store "a block from the city aud
county building After riding IL around
the city several days he sold b. Tho
bicycle was recovered hy Julius Miller
who owned a.. but had previously re-
ported his loss tl The police when
Coates Was arrested Tor tHe tleIr ho
denied lf Then ho confessed today
when taken before Che Juvenile court
and was committed t1 tHe HHia One
duauHl school
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
PEEP BEHIND THE SCENES.
Public viii See Workings Of a News
paper Office m "IIe BunEie"

With rchcasils COINS ON daily and the
Cast RAPIDLY working into nrst class
shape the performance OF "The BunRle
the Press club show which will bs given
at uhe Salt Lake Thester on Wednesday
ucNl promises 20 be about the best and
MOST entertaining EFFORT the salt Lake
ue, -paper men have 80 far essayed.
The third act in particular is being
given tho closest attention. Tho scene
shows The interior of new spaDc- ot-
fec with tho work OF getting out tine
morning edition of the paper 90 fun
blast The act was designed with the
idel of giving the Salt Lake public a.
real glimpse into the manner ga which
a real newspaper is gotten out The city
man and his reporters are typical OF the
mon who do the work on a modern daily.
Tile sporting editor and the society edi-
tor win Doe found occupying their desks
and engaged IN all the many nul varied
duties of their positions. Even down 10
the copy boy every detail De- complete
Tho costumes and stage settings are
coming lu Tor the most careful attention
aud some gorgeous effects may be looked
for iu both directions While the plav
is 60 some extent based upon "rhe Man
euces and % number Of changes in tile
different situations 20 bring out local
conditions Politics is Of course. the
theme and many OF the more promincn.
Of these about town will have no DIFF
hculty in recognizing themselves IN the
cast Of "rho Bunglc" The cast VIII De
announced in o few DAYS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
EFFORTS OF POWERS FAILED.
Austria-Hungary Expected to De-
liver Ultimatum at BEL
grade Forthwith.
II scr,-ia's Surrender is Not Complete,
Relieved an Army win Cross the
Frontier Immediately.

Paris. March 25.-It is understood In
rrcial circles chat the Balkan situa-
ton ON account of the irreconciliable
attitude of Austra-Hungary has now
reached its most acute stage and that
few days will decide between peace
or war. The efforts Of Great Britain,
France and Russia 20 present formal
settlement Of the difficulty acceptable
90 Baron Aehrenthal, the Austro-Hun-
garian minister of foreign affairs, hav-
ing failed. Austria Hungary is expect
Cd forthwith TO deliver an ultmatum
at Belgrade. After this, If Servia re-
fuses 10 make complete surrender Of
fcials here think that Austria-Hun-
gary will despatch an army across the
frontier The Eclair today announces
that the absent officers belonging 10
the French regiment on the eastern
frontier have been recalled. The min
lister Of war says that certain pre-
cuutionary measures have been taken
on account az the tension of the BAL
kan situation " The government this
afternoon was officially advised that
Russia had agreed To accept without
reserve the anaxation Of Bosnia and
Herzegovina by Austria Hungary It
BE- hoped that this win remove Baron
Nehrenthars objection TO the Servian
note formulated by Great Britain,
France and Russia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
RAILROAD MAGNATES AT
PAS0 R0BLES HOT SPRINGS

Paso Rohles, Cal. March 25-The
Hartman special train of five cars ar
rived at Faso Robles bot springs last
evening In the party were T.. II.
Hartman Miss Mary Hartman, T.
T.. Calvin. vice president and general
manager OF the Southern Pacific COM
rany. Or and Mrs Dlxson. Mr. and
Mrs Goelot, Dr. Mckenzie, Mr and
Mrs. Ahern superintendent Of the coast
division OF the Southern Pacific rail-
road. and a corps Of secretaries and
clerks Owing to the inclement wealth
or the party decided 90 stay in the
train for the night II is the inten-
zion OF The party 10 stay here for sew
oral days in order 90 permit Mr.. Harr.-
man 90 take the baths
Mr. Louis Hin president OF the Great
Northern railway, accompanied hy his
family. arrived at pasO Robes hot
prings in his private car last evening.
following the Hartman special. MI.
1901 has brought bis automobile with
him and intends 90 stay al Paso Robes
a week or two. taking treatment in the
baths and motoring about the country
in the vicinity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
SPOKANE MERCHANTS REJOICE
". II. stanley says Recent Decision Is
Sure 90 Work for Beneficial Change.

W. IT, stanley. OF Spokane. Wash.
is registered at the Knutsford Mr..
Stanley is "A business man OF promin-
ence in the inland empire capital. and
Is on a tour Of the west for pleasure
and business combined. IN speaking Of
the condition created by the Spokane
decision OF the interstate commerce
commission. reducing the freight rates
between ST. Paul and Spokane IS 2-3
per cent. he said; spokane business
men are 0verioycd az the decision ln
their favor. and though their joy is
somewhat alleged by the prospect for
lengthy litigation in the courts before
the railroads viii yield 20 the decision
az the interstate commerce commits
sion. set they believe the Justice ~
their position viii be eventually up-
held M this event the effect % tho
dccIsi0s win doubtless be- 90 reyolu-
uonize rate making methods generally
and must affect Salt Lake Denver.
Montana. and other hasing point
rates. and may effect "a revolution Zoo
froicht rates from east 90 west" Nh
stanley said he was pleased with salt
Lake and with what Doe had seen u
the west general
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
FORCED TO DRINK
CARBOLIC ACID
Mrs. Jessie 0verton CuIbertson
Murdered in a Most Fiend-
iSh Manner.
SHE HAD BEEN THREATENED.
Had Received Letters Ordering Her
To Give Up Husband-Hc Thinks
He Knows Guilty Parties.

Nincennes. Ind. March e5.-Nirs. Jes-
sic overton Culbertson. who was found
In dying condition last night as tho
result Of tho use Of carbollo acid. died
today
She was found ia the shed at the
home Of her husbands father and
mother Joshua Brazleton and wife.
bound and gagged. Her arm and head
were bruised as II she had struggled
with a robbor After being carried in
70 the house she said. "A man and q
woman dragged me out Of the closet ip-
TO the shed and forced me 10 swallow
something Then she became uncon-
scious and continued 50 until her death.
The woman's husband, Russell Cul-
bertson, is a bookkeeper at Lawrence
Vile, IN, tie declares he Is confident
that his wife was murdered by persons
whose Identity he knows but he would
give no further information except 70
tho police Mrs. Culbertson lately had
received several letters threatening that
lf she did not give up her husband she
should be killed. The handwriting has
been Identified as that Of woman who
was a friend OF the Culbertsons before
the husband was married. In the
pocket OF Mrs. Culbertson's apron the
last Of the letters was found 1t bore
only the word Goodbye" and con-
tanned a cross bones mark.
The Culbartsons were married last
January The wife came here several
years ago from Texas as a trained
nurse.
Last Monday. when Mrs. Culbert son
went TO the railroad station 20 buy a
ticket for Lawrenceyille. IN. where she
visited her husband. she discovered she
was being watched by a short heavy
man OF middle age. who hurried 20 a
telephone as soon as he learned her
destination.
Members OF the Brableton family say
they knew the house was being watched
and that they notified the police and
took every persecution not TO leave Mrs
Culbertson alone. Her husbands par
ents supposed she WAS On the kitchen
while the tragedy was being enacted an
the shed.
The entire police force Is investigating
the case. but SO far no trace of the
murdercrs has been found.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
NELSON TRANSFERS STOCK.
SAYS lie Has No Further Interest la
Jordan state Bank.

The troubles OF the Jordan state
bank will have no further interest for
Joseph Nelson according % the story
told today. He IS out Of the concern.
having transferred his holdings 90 the
state Bank Of Utah lThe certificates
have not yet been transferred on the
banks books. but they have been en-
dorsed over 20 the above hank for a
consideration, aud the transfer is 10
aN intents and purposes complete
don't own a dollars worth ~
stock in the concern" said AR Mel
son today Il am out Of it entirely
and don't care what others do" MI
Nelson said that, as he was the bone
" contention, he presumed the talk
about incorporating a new bank would
end with a cancellation OF an interests.
meeting for the purpose Of con
sidering this course is scheduled for
tomorrow evening. and So remains 10 be-
seen what effect the announcement OF
Nelson's retirement as a stockholder
VIII have on the conflicting parties.
When approached on the matter toe
day Assistant Cashier McEwan Of the
state bank said that it was true AS
reported that Joseph Nelson's stock
had been turned over 10 the bank and
that IL was In control He Expressed
himself as being hopeful that the past
differences would now bo amicably
settled.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
CASTRO BENT
ON REVOLUTION
Says He Believes That God and
Destiny Call Him Back
To Venezuela.
RETURNS TO RECONoUER IT.
His imprisoned Nature. Ilc Explains,
Ncarue for Acti,itv and Again
Forces INN Into Fray.

Paris. March 25.-CipriauQ cas-
tro. The former president Of Venezuela.
and the members of his party left this
city this morning for bordeaux.
At the railroad station senior Castro
conhded to "a small group Of Vene-
zueian adhereuts and admirers his I'M
tention OF re-establishing his power r
Venezuela by "a revolution should this
be necessary. After entering the car.
where he donnod the silt embroidered
skull cop that has figured IN every
description of Castro when DE was 9n
occupant of the yellow house at CAR
acas the deposed president OF Ncn,-
zueit leaned from q window and spoke
TO his countrymen with an oaruestness
and passion which left no doubt in
their minds that he was convinced
that he was another Napoleon return
Ing from Elba 90 reconquer his couu-
try
Like Francis all is lost save bou-
or eX-prcsident Castro declared.
81 am going back 60 Venczuela. AIy
country needs me and my mission.
Castro declared chat his trip io
Europe had been misunderstood botn
at home ana abroad Hc had come
to the continent not only because DO
needed medical treatment. but also o.
serve his country hy interesting foreign
capital in Venezuelan industries. 10
spoke bitterly of tine trcachery OF Juan
Vicente Gomez, aud predicted that
lnose now ON control of the state would
drive tho country into bankruptcy. '
I'm conclusion Castro denounced az
lies tuo stories Of bis fabulous wealth
and said he was not even rich Enough
Co remain iu Europe where further
more life had no attractions for him
His imprisoned nature. he explained.
yeamed for activity and forced him
again into the tumult AS the train
pulled out of the station, Castro's
parting words We're.
81 believe that God and destiny cali
me back 10 Venezuela. I intend 10 ace
complish my mission there. even
though &c involves revolution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
BOYLES INDICTED
FOR BLACKMAIL
Charge Based on Payment by
Up. Whitla Of $4,000 for
Recovery Of His Son.
NO DOUBT AS TO IDENTITY
Thomas q. Boyle Of sharon said
Prisoner Was Ills Brother James
Hunting ~ Woman's Past.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 25.-Tho coun-
ty grand jury has 5ust reported am
indictment against James H. Boyle and
Rena Boyle. alias Faulkner charging
them with blacl1mall. Tho charge is
based on the payment OF $4,000 fansom
boy j. p. Whltla for the recovery o. his
son. Willie, here last Monday
The last doubt i'm the minds OF the
local police officers as to the identity
of tho man held for tho kidnapping OF
Willie Whtla, Of Sharon, Pa. was re-
moved today when Thomas +. Boyle
of sharon. visited the prisoner lie
said the prisoner is his brother. James.
Thomas Boyle arrived here early to-
day and was allowed TO see his brother.
Arrangements were made 90 obtain an
attorney for the prisoner and take up
his defense. The prisoners brother ale
SO saw Mrs. Boyle. but could say Moth
ing regarding her other than that SHE
is the wife Of James Boyle He said
be knew nothing OF her and that she Is
unknown in sharon.
The police are making efforts TO learn
of the woman's past history.
Atty. j. p Whitla. father OF Willie.
accompanied by chief of Police Craig
of Sharon. called upon Chief Kohler
today to arrange the details for prose-
cutting Boyle and his wife Mr. Whit
la said he would lend every EFFORT to
this end and expressed his desire 10
work i'm harmony with the officials
Mhitla also checked up the 49, SlS TAX
en- from Mrs. Boyle. He Identified the
bills and their vrappings as those he
prepared for the kidnapers and which
he paid over ia the little east end candy
store last Monday Mr. Mhitla Zee
turned 90 sharon today.
II was stated at police headquarters
that the prisoners would be- released
20 the Pennsylvania authorities as soon
as the eNtraditou papers were signed.
This may be- completed today but i-
not expected until tomorrow
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
PRINCE GEORGE OF SERvlA.
scnounccs His Right of Succession TO
The Throne.

Belgrade. March 25.-George. the Grown
Prince of Servia has announced his right
of succession 10 the Serviau throne. This
cotton is the result of a bitter press cam
paiEn in which the crown prince was ac-
used OF being the cause OF the recent
death Of one OF his servants "a man
Ianed kolakOVitz
I'm a letter TO Premier Novakovitch
this morning, the crown prince an
nounces that he has taken this step
rather than rest under the suspicion
OF having murdered his servant and
that by the repunciauon he foregoes all
special privileges and immunities that
attach TO the person OF the heir 10 the
throne. Continuing, he expresses his
Willingness 10 move abroad for q
lengthy sojourn-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-25
BOLD HOLD UP IN
WEST DENVER YARDS
Highwaymen Enter Pullman Car
And Deliberately Rob
The Passengers.
THREATEN TO KILL PORTER.
Only Woman Aboard Not Molcstcd--
Took Nothing hut Money,
Securing About $500

Denver. Colo. March 25.-TWo high
waymen entered a Pullman car TN the
Denver g. Rio Grande yards az West
Denver early today. held up the pas
sengers, six IN number and the cone
duotor and porter and got away with
about 500 in cash. The only woman
passenger, Mrs y. r. Hussey Of Booth
Bay Harbor Maine, was not molested
The ear was part of Denver g. Rio
Grando train number 4 which was held
up 90 Military Junction a few weeks
ago. The train was several hours late
iu reaching Denver and the passengers
of the Pullman were awakened. but
the car was backed down into the
yards at West Denver TO wait until
morning About five minutes after the
engine had been detached. James +.
Bruce the colored porter. was dragged
out of his berth by two masked men
who threatened 90 Kill him If be- made
an outcry. one OF the two men stood
guard covered Bruce while the other
awoke the occupants Of the car lined
them up with the porter and searched
them
n. r. Hussey OF Booth Bay Harbor.
Maine, was relieved of $50. Mrs Hussey
was sleeping in an adjoining berth.
but in response To- Mr.. Husseys plead
ing she was not disturbed William
n. Wallace. OF Muscatine, Iowa. was
relieved OF S142. c. ~. Grihey Of The
Alta Mining g. SmeltipE company Of
Florence. Ariz.. was relieved OF 800
and A. w. Forest of Columbus. Ohio,
gave up about 500
The robbers took nothing but money.
After completing their work the rob
beers marched the passengers. con-
ductor and porter into "a compartment
AT one end of the car closed the door
upon them and chen rushed 20 the 9th
on cud of the car and jumped Off