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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
WAR AT SEATTLE.
Fair Exhibitors Will Resist Efforts to
Detace Grounds With Shops.

Fair Exhibitors Will Resist Efforts to
Detace Grounds With Shops.
Seattle, Wash, May 25.-War to a
finish with an appeal to the courts,
through injunction proceedings, if ne
cessary, was decided upon Sunday by
the A. Y. P. exhibitors who are re-
ssting the efforts of the exposition
company to erect booths on grounds al
ready allotted to various states, Ore
gon being the first to precipitate the
fight against the unseemly disfigura-
tion of its beautiful grounds.
To carry this determination into
effect, an organization to be known as
the Exhibitors club, was formed at
the Oregon building. Colonel j. A.
Filcher, executive commissioner for
California, was elected treasurer
chairman, and w. H. Wehrung, presi-
dent of the Oregon commission, was
elected secretary. Attorney General
Crawford, who had been summoned to
advise the Oregon commission as to its
rights in the controversy, took the po-
sition that the exposition authorities
had no right to erect booths on the
Oregon grounds, or on any other
grounds assigned to different states,
counties and the government. Encour-
aged by this view of the situation
resolution was unanimously adopted at
the meeting firmly protesting against
locating any booths ION any. grounds
without permission.
Meanwhile the exposition authorities
are standing pat and say they will
erect the 100 booths planned. They
promise to incur as little friction as
possible, but declare their authority is
and they must have their
ways Should the Exhibitors club be
upheld in the courts, and it now seems
sure the case will reach the courts, it
will devolve upon the exposition au-
thorities to establish special place
for the booths, as the exposition au-
thorities themselves declare that the
booths should not be installed in the
court of honor, thus marring that
bright feature Of the grounds.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
China is Standing Firm.

Lisbon. May 25.-The dispute be-
tween Portugal and China over the
possession of the dependencies of Macao
has become acute. The Portuguese gov
eminent is sending General Jose Mach
ado to induce China to come to an ami
cable agreement, Notwithstanding the
fact that the government has received
word that China absolutely refuses to
enter into negotiations with the Portu-
gese delegates unless Portugal an
nounces the dependencies, including the
neighboring islands.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Railroad Day Set for June ID.

klamath Falls-At the urgent re-
quest of the Southern Pacific company
officials the time for the railroad day
celebration has been postponed from
June to June Ia. The former date
conficted with the Portland Rose festi-
val and the company was also desirous
to have the celebration at later time
so that the road could be thoroughly
tested before any excursions were run
over it. Extensive advertising will be
done by the railroad company and low
rates will be announced from Portland,
San Francisco and all intermediate
points.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Kermit Hero of BeaIers.

Nairobi, British East Africa, May
22.-Theodore Roosevelt and his son
Kermit are having good hunting luck
on the Juja ranch of George Mcmillan.
Their bag includes water buck, an
impalk and other varieties of antelope.
The expedition has now a total of 60
specimens, representing 20 different
species. Mr.. Roosevelt has killed a
python. Kermit, on a recent trip, des-
patched leopard at a distance of six
PAGES. The animal already had mauled
a beater, and was charging Kermit
when killed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Two Unions TO Unite

Spokane, May 22.-"It is probable
that working agreements will be made
by the Western Federation of Miners
and the United Mineworkers of Amer
lea, stated c. H. Meyer, president of
the Western Federation of Miners, who
is here tonight. 1T is not probable
that they will unite, as their fields of
usefulness are different. In spite of
all reports, the next convention of the
Federation will show that it is strong
er than ever"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
NEWS ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
FROM THE STATE OF OREGON
SURVEY COOS BAY LINE.
Line to Boise Will Be Run and Rights
of Way Obtained.

Marshtield-It is announced that F.
A. Hains, who was elected chief en-
gineer of the Coos Bay, Oregon & Ida
no railroad, will start out at once with
a surveying gang to make prelimi-
nary survey for railroad between
Coos bay and Roseburg.
Several routes are proposed, and it
is not being given out as to what di-
rection the survey will work. The rail-
road company is the one recently or
ganized for the purpose of securing
rights of way and surveys for an out
side railroad or possibly for one which
may be built by local capitalists. Part
of the capital stock of $25, 200 has
been subscribed. 1t is expected to ex-
pend about $4,000 on the survey and
the rest in securing rights of way.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Honduras Sends Apology.

Ell Paso, Texas, May 24.-Official in
formation has been received here that
one of the more recent causes of fric-
tion between the republics of Mexico
and Honduras. the violation of the
Mexican consulate at Teguicagalpa, a
few weeks ago by Honduran soldiers,
has been smoothed away. President
Datvilla, of Honduras, has apologized
to Mexico for the act of his soldiers.
The Honduran troops invaded the Mex
lean consulate to arrest fugitive.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Looks for Splendid Crop.

Jacksonville-That the crop prospect
in the vicinity of this city have not
been damaged to any extent by the pro-
tracted cold weather of early winter is
the indication given by the present
condition of the fruit trees. The foot
hill orchards especially give promise
of an exceptionally fine crop. April
cots, almonds and early peaches have
suffered slightly but the main depend
ence, apples, pears and late peaches, bid
fair to show up most bountlful crops.
All is rejoicing in this neighborhood.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Will Drill for Oil.

Lebanon-A new oil company to be
known as the Cascade Petroleum COM
pany, has filed articles of incorporation
at Salem. The company has already
leased and bought 1000 acres of land
about six miles east of Lebanon in what
is known as the Beaver Creek neigh
borhood, and it is said that considerable
more land will be leased before long.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Dreadnaughts to Grow.

London, May 25.-Reginald McKen-
ma, first lord of the admiralty, in reply
ing to criticisms on the governments
naval policy, said today that the bat
tleships to be built under this years
program would be at least 80 per cent
superior to their immediate predeces-
sors. In what way that superiority is
to be obtained has not been entirely
disclosed, but at least two of the i'm
provements to be introduced have been
made known.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Farm Sells for $4,000.

Salem-Meyer & Bell have sold to
E. C. Mckinney, of Milwaukee, Wis,
the 220-acre Lake Labsh farm of the
late Timon Ford for $4,000 This is
one of the best known farms in this
section of the valley. A large part of
it is genuine beaverdam land, noted for
it's richness and fertility. Mr.. McKin-
ney will subdivlde the place, retaining
about 40 acres, which he will plant to
Walnuts.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Some Fruit Hurt.

Brownsville-The dry cold weather
still prevails in this vicinity. Fruit
has been injured to some extent, espec-
tally walnuts; the leaves on the walnut
trees being young and tender, easily
froze. Although they were not in full
leaf it is thought the cold weather has
been very injurious to them.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Fix Canned Salmon Prices.

Astoria-The Columbia River Pack
ers' association at its last meeting
fixed the selling prices for Columbia
river canned salmon at the same rates
that prevailed last season. These
prices are, per dozen, as follows ::
Tails, $1.65; flats, $1.75; halves,
sl.05; ovals, $3.50; n ,minals, $3.50;
half-pound ovals. $1.5O. Key cans. 5
cents per dozen extra.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Rich Strike at Sumpter.

Sumpter-Report has been brought
here of a rich discovery OF gold ore at
the South Pole mine near here. The
property is owned by John Hanson,
and is an extension of the famous
North Pole mine. In the tunnel he
now has four feet of "shipping" ore,
in which there are seams of rich free
gold ore, pieces of which show assay
values of thousands of dollars to the
ton. There is stamp mill on the mine
that will be put in operation socn.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Will Show Cherries

The Dalles-The annual cherry fair
will not be held in this city this year.
Instead, The Dalles Business Mems
association has arranged to exhibit
200 boxes of cherries in the Oregon
state building at the Alaska Yukon
Pacifi exposition in Seattle.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Explosion Fires Forest

Pittsburg, May 22.-One thousand
pounds of powder in the wheels mills
OF the Oriental plant of the Dupont
Powder company located at Fairchance,
Pa. exploded late last night. No one
was in. ure1, but the plant was wreck
ed, win iows shattered for several miles
about, and the mountain woods set on
fire.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Dikes to Reclaim Land.

Clatskanie-The Columbia Agricul-
tural company, which owns over IL, 900
acres of overflow lands lying between
Clatskanie and the Columbia river,
proposes to undertake the task of re-
claiming this vast tract by construct
ing dikes and making the land fit for
agricultural purposes. The company
has installed the first of its dredges,
the "Muskrat," and work began this
week on cut in the Clatskanie river
about mile from town.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
EXTEND RAILROAD.
Oregon & Southeastern May Reach
Coos Bay Country Soon.

Eugene-The Oregon & Southeastern
railway, which extends from Cottage
Grove to the Bohemia mines, and which
there is talk of extending westward to
Coos bay, has been purchased by j. A.
Davis, vice president of the Pullman
Car company, who was at Cottage
Grove with a number of other Eastern
capitalists last week. Mr.. Davis also
has purchased large tract of timber
land west of Cottage Grove and pro-
poses to extend his newly acquired rail
road from Cottage Grove westward 20
miles, tapping the timber tract.
While not yet officially announced, it
is believed to be the intention OF Mr..
Davis and men associated with him to
eventually extend the line to Coos bay.
1t is understood that preliminary
contract for the contraction of the
proposed 20 miles of road has already
been signed between Mr.. Davis and Mr..
Lund, chief engineer of the Chicago
Contracting company, who has also
contracts to build another road for
Mr.. Davis out of Brownsville, Or, into
a tract of timber which the Pullman
owns in that locality.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Porto Ricans Cool Off.

San Juan, K. R., May 24.-The full
text of President Taft's special mes
sage to congress on Porto Rican affairs
has been received by mail, and after
reading it carefully, the Republican
leaders praise it highly as a states
manlike document.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
REVOLUTION is ACTIVE.
Santo Domingo Republic in Throes of
Another Strife.

Another Strife.
Cape Haytian, Hayti, May 25.-The
revolutionary movement is spreading.
General Camacho, the ex-governor
of Monte Christi, who is working in
unison with General Quirito Felice for
the overthrow of the government, has
attacked and seized Guayabin and Da-
jabon, which are on the Haytian from
tier, the Dajabon river being the north
west boundary between Hayti and the
Dominican republic.
There has been fighting between the
revolutionists and the loyal forces at
Monte Christi.
The fate of Jose Bordas, governor of
Puerto Plata, is not known, but it is
reported he is either dead or prisoner.
Communications are interrupted, and
government troops are expected to
reach the disaffected districts by sea.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
u, p. Orders 100 Engines.

Dunkirk, N. Y, May 25.-It is re-
ported that the Union Pacific railroad
has placed an order for 100 engines
with the American Locomotive COM
pany and that they will be built at the
Schenectady and Brooks plants.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Monster Sawlogs in Coos,

Marshfeld-The largest fir logs ever
seen on Coos bay were brought from
the Beaver Hill camp of the Smith
Powers Logging company. Each log
was "a feet long and measured eight
feet five inches at the small end. There
is $1,000 board feet in the two logs,
enough to build seven-room house.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Cherry Fair in JULY,

Salem-At meeting of the board of
trade Cherry Fair committee it was de-
cided to hold this years fair and carni-
val about the middle of July. The
show will last three days and will be
more elaborate than usual, owing to
the elimination of the Fourth of July
celebration.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
More Potatoes Sold.

Weston-G. w. Mitchell has just
concluded the sale of 81, 13O worth of
potatoes from IL acres of mountain
land, this having been his most profit
able season. He will increase his acre
age next year.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Suit to Test Port Law.

arshfield-Members of the Port of
Coos Bay commission will put the new
port law to test in the courts by a
friendly suit, as precautionary meas
ure, so that trouble will not arise later
on. 1t is thought that the matter can
be brought up at the June term of the
court and decision reached possibly
in 60 daYs.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Eugene Favors Florence Road.

Eugene-The council of Eugene COM
mends the effort that is being made by
Eugene citizens in their desire to build
railroad from Eugene to Florence,
Lane county.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-27
Brotherhood Convention in June

Four big Brotherhood conventions of
the Presbyterian church are scheduled
for the Pacific coast early in June. The
series will include San Francisco, June
and A; Portland, June and 8; Seat
tie, June 10 and II, and Spokane, June
IA and Is. Leading laymen from the
East will be present including Presi-
dent Charles S. Holt, of the National
Brotherhood and an eminent lawyer of
Chicago; DR.. Ira j. Sandrith, of Nash
vile, Tenn, secretary of the National
Brotherhood; Henry E. Rosevear, of
Chicago, associate secretary of the ma
tional organization; J. Ernest McAfee,
of New York, and probably the moder-
ator of the next general assembly will
be present. The Oregon convention
will be held in the First Presbyterian
church, Portland. Delegates are ex-
pected from all over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25

Washington, July A.-(Special.) )-Wfth the avowed intention of carrying pas senger today, the Wright aeroplane was made ready for flight at a few minutes before z o'clock The strong wind which blew across the parade grounds at Fort Myer all day prevented any attempt be- fore that late hour.
 Lieut.. Frank P. Lahm of the signal ser vice was to be the passenger for the day, and he was at the starting point ready to take his seat At the last moment Orville Wright determined to make pre- liminary flight by himself and started off alone.
 The fact is that orville started off alone at 6:55:4O, and made a beautiful ascen- sion. The moving picture man was busy at work getting the start, and after the first round he was given an unusual op- nortunity to record with his camera some fancy flying.
 Keeping close to the ground Orville brought his machine around in two short circles, smaller than any ever attempted bv a flying machine of the size. One com njete circle was made in N seconds and another in 42 seconds. TO the observer It looked at most as though the machine was turning within its radius, and all the time 1t was tilted at what seemed to De an impossible angle without overturnlns.
 The moving picture camera was nara at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25

Dover, July 25.-Louis Bleriot, the aerial navigator, accomplished the remarkable feat of flying across the English channel this morning in ss minutes. The distance from his starting point near Calais to Dover is about 1 miles and he there fore travelled at the rate of nearly mile a minute.
 M. Bleriot has for seveiai years been an active aviator in France, and is said to have had more miraculous escapes in his career than an, other aeronaut. He made a cross-country flight from Toury to Arthenay, France on March 31 1908, in a monoplane His latest achievement before that of crossing the channel, was flight on June 2S from Etampes to Orleans, distance of 9 miles, He made a successful landing, GOV ering the distance in 56 minutes, 10 sec onds, including stop of il minutes near Toury to examine his aeroplane. By this achievement he won the French Aero club prize of $2S00
 Herbert Latham made a daring but un- successful attempt July 1s to cross the English channel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
STOCK
 BROKERS BLAMED

New York, July 24.-It was not J. Pier pont Morgan, but Parisian stock brokers who initiated the movement for listing United States Steel common stock on the Paris bourse said Maurice Leon legal adviser for the French government banks, today. Moreover, continued M Leon the practical refusal of the French govern ment to permit such listing is not re- buke to MT. Morgan, but to these brokers whose efforts. he declared, were ill-timed and ill-advised
 MT Leon arrived from Paris today on the steamer LaIIorraine. He declared that had MT. Morgan been fully informed of the situation by the agents of the French brokers, who approached him. he never would have made the effort The attempt failed, he said, because the authorities were unwilling to list any new stock at this time and also because there were indications that the United States would raise it's tariff rates on French importa- tions.
 q am convinced, however, said M Leon, that American securities will eventually be introduced in the Paris market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
ORVlLLE WRIGHT SHOWS
 GREAT SKILL IN FLIGHT

work during the performance, and It IS supposed got a good impression, as the photographers say.
 After this Orville widened his cir cles and at the same time lifted the machine to a higher level, as high as 150 feet at one time. He made many rounds of the fields covering his usual course of about four-f1fths of a mile on an average of 5S seconds and prov ing conclusively the increase of speed already mentioned. The faster Saic was easily perceptible to the eye, ana without any wind to help him, 1t Is the general opinion that Orville made over 50 miles an hour this afternoon. When he had completed his 24th round. Wilbur waved his hat and or vile began to descend. He passed the starting point, drove to the lower end of the field and on the back track along the Arlington cemetery side, stopped the motor and swooped down ward. Unfortunately, the left runner fell into a rut or slid alongside a stone imbedded In the earth. This caused the aeroplane to slew sideways and It's imprisoned runner was cracked just at the bend. It was then just 7;16:lo, making 20 minutes, 80 seconds for the flight.
 Both orville and Wilbur made hastv departure from the field after the flight.
 It Is expected that one of the official tests will take place Monday. Ihere will be no fight tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
STRENUOUS FIGHT
 ON PROHIBITION

Atlanta. July 24.-Two facts developed legislature. The first is that Governor Brown will veto the Alexander near-beer bill as soon as it reaches him, should it pass both houses, and the second is that the governor by an ante-election pledge is bound not to call a special session of the assembly, even if the prohibitionists desire one.
 That the governor will veto the measure is attested by his closest friends When asked about it he replied: .When the bill reaches me. if 1t ever does. I will an- nounce my decision then, blt not until then"
 Before he was elected the prohibition ists visited Governor Brown and made him sign a pledge that he would resist with the veto power if necessary any at- tempt to repeal or change by amendment or otherwise the present prohibition law" At that time, of course, the drys did not anticipate the necessity of any change. Browns friends, however, say that the executive believes the pledge he gave is binding.
 That the governor would not call a spe- cial session of the assembly even for the drys, it Is declared from pledge he made the prohibitionists before he was elected. In this, the now governor declared. that when prohibition was an issue the people had a right to know it at the time legis- 1ators were being elected as it might change their votes. On this ground he declared he would oppose any liquor leg islation during his term of office, be- cause the liquor question was not an is- sue when the present legislators were elected.
 The Alexander bill was read a second time in the house this morning with a score of other bills. The assembly met at 9 a. m.. but adjourned to 10, and was In session only a few minutes. During that time. however the drys, without the knowledge of the vets, had the measure read by title for the second time. The bill must now await its regular turn on the calendar for its third reading and final passage. There are several hun dred bills ahead of it. and the session has only F more days of life. The only chance to pass 1t, it is believed, Is for it's friends to make 1t a special order by res olution This resolution would have to go to the rules committee and be adopt ed by a majority of the house. It Is con ceded however, that the prohibltionists have strength enough to make the bill & special order.