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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
FULL INJURY
FOR BALLINGER
Taft Grants Demand Of Secretary
for Complete Investigation
Assailed Official Gives uItimatum to
President - Party Leaders Give
Consent - No Secrecy Need Be
FeareG-Joint Committee Will Be
Appointed After Holidays.

Washington, Dec. 2l.-President Taft
today yielded to the demands Of both
Secretary Ballinger and his critics for
public investigation of the whole sub
ject matter underlying the so-called
Ballinger-Pinchot controversy.
Mr.. Ballinger this afternoon served
upon the president virtually an ulti.
matum to the effect that such an in.
vestigation was indeed the price Of his
remaining in the cabinet. He made it
clear that he was no longer willing to
sit silent and wait for the thing "to
blow over"
Mr.. Taft, it is said, reluctantly ad.
mitted the disappointment of his hope
that the country at large would accept
as final his own vindication of Mr..
Ballinger in his dismissal of charges
brought against the secretary Of the
interior by l.. R. CLAWS, ex-special
agent Of the land office, and his con-
clusion that the investigation demanded
Dy DOlu SUES WAS lutVlldDlt.
Mr.. Ballinger's attitude has the sup
port Of the leading Republicans in con-
gress-senators and representatives
who feel that, entirely apart from the
merits of the controversy itself, fes'
terng sore of this character must
poison the whole system of the party
in power, and that it is high time to
resort to the lance.
These leaders, determined that a
cleansing of this wound is necessary,
have not hesitated to 60 to the White
House and impress their views upon Mr.
Taft. Conferences of confidential
character, in which members Of the
cabinet, party leaders in both houses
of congress and the president himself
have participated, have been held in
the last few days. They eliminated to.
day, when Mr.. Ballinger, Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham and Postmaster Gen
eral Hitchcock met in Mr.. Wicker.
sham s office and proceeded thence to
the White House, where the matter was
laid before the president.
stand that Mr.. Ballinger's demand car
ried with it the Endorsement of both
Mr.. Wickersham and Mr.. Hitchcock. It
is known tonight that he has The sym
pathy also of other members Of the cab
met.
Mr.. Ballinger told the president, it is
said, that the situation had become in
tolerable to him, and that, though the
constant charges against him hal come
from irresponsible persons, he would not
loner sit supinely by, and n justice to
himself, he felt compelled TO insist upoh
an investigation.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
FOOD LAW MORE DRASTIC
Department to Add Laboratories for
Stricter Enforcement

Washington, Dec. 21.-A compre-
hensive enlargement of the activities
of the department of agriculture in ad
ministering the pure food act is con-
templated in orders issued today. The
object is to inaugurate for ports where
the department has no chemical labo-
ratory systematic inspection of
foods, as is done at ports where such
facilities exist.
A complete chain of laboratory dis
tricts has been established, with head
quarters at the principal ports. to
which will be sent samples of import
ed goods when found necessary. All
imports, regarding the right to enter
which under the pure food law any
doubt may exist in the minds of the
customs inspectors at the smaller
places will be referred to these chem
lists.
Officials say that the method will
tend to do away with any tendency to
import goods In violation of law at
the smaller ports, where there are no
laboratories, instead of at the larger
ports, although their ultimate destin-
alton is the same. Headquarters are
to be located, among other places, at
Galveston, Denver, San Francisco and
Seattle.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Big Strike Is Delayed.

New York. Dec. 2l-Althougn it had
been expected demands for increases in
pay would be filed by representatives
of $4,000 trainmen with the chief of
fcials of eastern railroads today, no
notice of such demands had been served
on the companies by the brotherhoods
in question. In well-informed railroad
quarters it was learned there had been
found no reason to expect the presenta-
tion of the demands before the middle
of the week.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
"A BRIEF DAILY REPORT ON
THE WORK OF CONGRESS
Tuesday, December 81.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Representa'
tives Hamer, Mondell and Martin to-
day held conference and agreed to
unite in pressing for consideration the
bill relieving homesteaders in the
northwest from the necessity of resid-
ing on their lands through the winter.
Reports indicate that the weather is
unusually severe and many requests
for this relief are being received.
1t is asserted that new settlers are
finding it impossible to remain on their
lands.
The senate today confirmed the nom
ination of Robert Bacon Of New York
to be ambassador to France.
President Taft sent to the senate the
nominations of General George Stone
of California to be naval officer of
customs at San Francisco, and Howard
G. Shober of South Dakota to be audi.
tor for the interior department in this
city.
The Mann "white slave traffic"
bill was favorably reported to the
house today by Chairman Mann of that
committee. The report accompanying
the presentation of the measure dis
tinctly disclaims any purpose to usurp
in any way the police powers of the
states.
Recommendations for changes in the
present law regulating transportation
companies are contained in the TWEEN
ty-third annual report of the inter
state commerce commission transmitted
today to congress.
The report, however, is notable rath.
er for recommendations it does not
contain.
Five Of the suggestions made by the
special committee selected by President
Taft to draft changes in the existing
interstate commerce act are offered in
the report.
Congress adjourned early this after
noon to Thursday, January 4.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
CONGRESS HAS BEEN ACTIVE.
Prophecies of Lazy Session Not Full
filled BY House.

Prophecies Of Lazy Session Not Full
filled BY House.
WashingHton, Dec. 23-Far better
progress is being made with Legislation
in the house than was anticipated.
Before congress convened, little or no
activity prior to the hoidayI adjourn
ment was expected and that the dis
position to do but SMALL amount of
business woud probably characterize
the entire session was asserted openly
Since the house convened. December
6, many very important bills and reso-
lutions have been introduced; two i'm
portant measures have passed, while
others have been reported and many
are under consideration in 1.-The house.
In all total of 1,606 house bills,
1873 house resolutions, 95 house joint
resolutions and 26 concurrent resolu.
tions have been introduced. Two
measures for railroad regulation bea-
ring the name of Representative Esch,
of Wisconsin, have passed the house.
Two omnibus pension bills, carrying
a total of467 claims, also have passed.
Two important pieces of legislation
are now pending, the District of COL
umbia appropriation bill and the Pan
anna government reorganization meas
ure. The arfy appropriation, carrying
upwards of one hundred million dollars
is out of the military committee, while
the immigration committee is prepar-
ing to report it's bill regulating the
white slave traffic.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
English Steamer Missing.

London. Dee. 24.-Gales in Great
Britain have done much damage 10
shipping. The railway company 5
steamer Rostrevor, which left Greenore.
Tuesday night. and which was lue at
Holyhead, Wales, IS miles across st.
Georges channel, at o'clock Welnes-
day morning, had not been reported, and
it is feared she has foundered. She
carried a crew of "a and a few pas
sengers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Mark Twain Past Joking.

New York, Dec. 22.-Without the
customary jest on his lips and COM
planning of i'll health, Mark Twain has
returned from Bermuda, looking i'll and
admitting it. To the reporters who
greeted him as he stepped down the
gangplank of the steamship Bermu-
dan, the humorist declared he would
do no more active work. Half dozen
unfinished books will probably never
receive attention. His autobiography,
of which 100000 words out of the con-
templated 100000 have been written,
will be his sole consideration.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
ESTRADA ROUTS
ZfLAYA'S ARMY
Modern Machine Guns and Equip.
ment Works Great Havoc
National Troops Flee and City of Re-
creo Is Captured-March on Cap
itaI Expected Next Victory is
Gratifying to U. s. Government
American On Firing Line.

Bluefelds, Nicaragua, Dec. 23. - The
. revolutionists under General Estrada
have completely routed the Zelayan
forces near Rama. Estrada has cap.
tured Recreo, Vasquez' strongest posi-
ton, and has been victorious all along
the line, which stretches for eight miles.
Yesterday the forward movement be-
gan, detachments being sent out under
Generals Uis Mena, Fornos Diaz, AL
fredo Diaz, Chamorro and Matutty.
1t was General Menas' task to out
flank Gonzales, who directed the de-
fense of the great body of the govern
ment troops. These were in large
numbers and well entrenched, but Els.
trada s followers were armed with the
latest equipment and machine guns
were brought into play to clear the
trenches. Casualties on the government
side were high, the greatest execution
being done at Recreo, which the revo-
lutionists finally took by assault.
Among those in the revolutionary
army were Captain Godfrey Fowler,
formerly Of the Thirty-third infantry,
L. 5. A., who was in command on the
firing line.
Tatumbia was captured this after
noon by General Mena after bloody
fight Tatumbia was one of the strong
est positions of the government forces,
but the revolutionists were in greater
numbers and had effective artillery.
General Zelledon arrived this morn
ing from Monkey Point with 300 men
and one Hotchkiss. He left this after
noon for Rama. The steamer Utstein
arrived this afternoon with four Max
inns and 1000 rifles.
The fighting still continues at the
upper end of the Zelayan trenches, but
it is only a matter of time before the
revolutionists will take the remaining
strongholds. Several hundred prisoners
are said to have been captured by Gen
eral Estrada.
Word has reached here that Zelaya
has determined to retain the position OF
commander-in-ch chief of the army.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Miners Drive Out Switchmen.

Butte, Mont, Dec. PA committee
representing the Butte miners union
today drove switchmen who had re
turned to work in Butte yards of the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
railroads from their work and told them
that if they returned 2000 miners would
wait upon them tomorrow and see that
they stopped work while their brother
switchmen were on strike. Every
switchman. on the two roads quit, and
tonight switching operations in Butte
are completely tied up. All the Boston
& Montana mines and the Colusa mine
closed today.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Rich Women Help Girls.

New York. Dec. 23.-Exclusive Fifth
avenue received a demonstration of
woman's determination this afternoon
when Is automobiles furnished by prom
inent society women, but containing
two score poorly dressed working wo.
men, passed up the thoroughfare in
the double interest of the striking
shirtwaist operators and woman suf'
frage. The cars were furnished by
Miss Anne Morgan, Mrs. o. H. z. Bel
mont, Mrs. Samuel Untermyer and
other prominent women who have iden'
tilted themselves with the strikers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Lad Kidnapped, Is Belief.

Pasadena, Cal, Dec. 23.-E. j. Card,
of this city. told a story to the police
today which it is believed throws light
upon the disappearance of Carlos
Wright, l6 years old. from his home
here a week ago, under circumstances
indicating kidnapping. Card says that
on the night of Wright s disappearance
wagon containing three men drove
rapidly past his house. There was
fourth figure in the vehicle, lying pros
trate and struggling. Several times
this person was struck by the men.
This was near cemetery in which
Wright's clothing was found.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
M'Veagh Favors Postoffice.

Washington, Dec. 2l-The secre-
tary of the treasury has reported fav-
orably upon Bourne's bill for a new
postoffice building in Portland. The
report recites that an adequate post
office building will require an expend-
iture of $1,000, 900. The report has
gone to the senate public buildings
committee and Bourne will try to Sc
cure an early report from the commit
tee. and the passage of his bill through
the senate, making it eligible for in
clusion in the omnibus public build
ing bill, if one is passed this season.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
London Saws UI Told You So.n

London. Dec. 22.-This city has all
along doubted the claims of DR.. Cook.
The newspapers here are issuing ex-
tras telling of the failure of the ex-
plorer to substantiate his claim TO hav-
ing reached the Pole. About two weeks
ago a local newspaper published what
il purported to be story of the INSULT
cheney of the Cook observations and
within the past two days all England
had grown more and more skeptical.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Nicaragua Is in Default.

New York, Dec. 23.-The second pay
mest of $4,000 from the Nicaraguan
government, on the claim of 100000
due the George D. Emery company, has
not been paid in accordance with the
agreement signed at Washington few
months ago. 1t was due last Saturday
hut the New York bankers, through
whom Nicaragua arranged for payment
received no funds for that purpose. The
agreement made by the Zelayan govern
ment will, however, be binding on its
successor.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Labor Leaders Confer With Nagel.

Washington, Dee. PA commit &c
representing the American Federation
of Labor called upon Secretary of Com
merce and Labor Nagel and urged npon
him the advisabilitv of his department
making a thorough investigation into
the various phases Of industrial educa
tion. The committee. which was ap
pointed for the purpose by the recent
Toronto convention of the federation,
consisted of President Samuel Gompars.
James O'Connell, John Mitchell and
Frank Morrison.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Think Frauds Reach Pacific

New York, Dec. 25- Collector of the
Port Loeb has declared the arrests here
in the "sleeper trunk" smuggling cases
were but the beginning of series of
arrests that would extend to the Pa
ciic Ocean. "It has been discovered
that the importation of costly goods
through this port without payment of
duty" Mr.. Loeb said, twas the result
of far-reaching plot, the head of
which was former United States GUS
toms official, who made his headquar-
ters in Paris, and who has since died" "
Several dressmakers have been ar
rested here.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Senate Confirms Many Diplomats.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The senate con
frmed the nomination of Robert Bacon
of New York, as ambassador to France
Twentysix other diplomatic nomina
tions. including those of Richard C
Kerens. of Missouri. ambassador to Aus
tria Hungary; Henry Lane Wilson. of
Washington. ambassador to Mexico
William James Calhoun. of Illinois,
minister to China; and Henry T. Gage
of California, minister TO Portugal, were
also confirmed by the sanate.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Munitions Sent to Nicaragua.

New Orleans, Dec. 23.-For use by
the revolutionists in Nicaragua 800, 900
rounds of ammunition were shipped
from New Orleans late today on the
steamer John Wilson. Indicating no
effort at concealment, the shipment was
shown in the manifest of the vessel s
cargo. The Wilson cleared direct for
Bluefelds. Consul General Sussman,
representing the Estrada government at
New Orleans, declared tonight that the
shipment of the ammunition was an
evidence of Estrada 8 good faith.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Postmasters VIII Get More.

Washington, Dec. 22-On January /
the following fourth-class postoffices
will be advanced to the presidential
grade, and the salaries of the postmas-
ters fixed as indicated: Oregon: Her
miston, $1,l00; Sherwood, S1,1OO;
Wallowa, $1,000. Washington: AL
mira and Woodland, $1,000; Granite
Falls, Kettle Falls and Oroville, 81, 100.
Idaho: Gooding. $500; Jerome, 81, 900 /;
Burley, $1,000; Rigby. $1,000; Cam
bridge, Cottonwood, Meridian, $1,1O0.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Oregon's Claim Is Pressed.

Washington, Dec. %. = Oregon's
claim against the Federal government
on account of its expenditures incurred
in raising and equipping troops during
the Civil war, amounting to Sl93, 600,
will be pressed before the house next
month. Representative Hswley today
discussed this claim with Chairman
Tawney, of the appropriations commit
tee. showing him finding of the court
of claims in which this claim is certi-
fled as correct and worthy of payment
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Harmony Between Mexico and U. S

Washington, Dec. 23. Temper
arily, at least, the relations between
M exico and the United States grow
ing out of the formers friendly offer
of her friendl offices in the affairs
with Nicaragua have been forced to
the front. Whatever the purpose of
Mexico may have been at the begin
ming, however, she may have desired
to rescue Zelaya, give him safe con-
duct and assist the United States in
restoring peace, it is quite evident
from statement issued this afternoon
by Senor Creel, special envoy of Pres
ident Diaz, that Mexico is prepared
now to give at least passive acquies-
ence to allof the plans of the admin
stration with regard to Zelaya and his
fallen government.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Wreck of Maine Guarded

Havana. Dec. 24.-Port Captain
Aguirro said tonight that the report
that the anchor chain of the old battle
ship Maine was included in the cargo
of scrap iron in the hold of the Cairn-
loch. which arrived a few days ago at
Philadelphia. was absurd. The wreck
of the Maine. Captain Aguirro said. was
carefully guarded to prevent depreda-
tions bv relic seekers.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Bootleggers Stand Convicted

Washington, Dec. 24-The United
States supreme court yesterday reversed
the decision of the circuit court of
Washington in the cases of Harvey Sut.
ton and Robert Miller, charged with
taking liquor to the Yakima Indian
reservation. The contention of the
government was upheld.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Appeals Advance Is Asked

Washington, Dec. 21-Application
is to be made to the Supreme court
early in January by the department
of Justice to advance for hearing the
appeal of the government from the
decision of Judge Holt at New York,
practically exempting from prosecu-
tion certain officials of the sugar trust
because their acts are barred kby the
statutes of limitations.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Loeb Waits for Automatics.

Washington, Dec. "a. - Collector
William Loeb, Jr.. of New York, said
here today he was looking for the ar
rival of the first automatic scales
which it is proposed to place on the
docks in New York for sugar weigh
ing purposes. If found satisfactory
20 of the scales will be installed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Marlboro Sights Airship.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec. 24.-An air
ship was sighted over Marlboro early
tonight, going northwest at 60 or more
miles an hour. Persons in all sections
of the city reported having seen it. It's
general course, they say, was in the
direction Of Clinton.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Assistant Weigher Indicted.

New York, Dec. 25.-Another Fed
eral grand jury indictment in connec-
tion with the sugar underweighing
frauds was found today against Thorn
as Doyle, assistant superintendent of
the Arbuckle Sugar Refinery in Brook
lyn.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Wriphts Voted Medals.

Paris. Dec. 21.-The Academy of
Science announced today that gold med
ais for aeronautic achievements would
be awarded to Wilbur and Orville
Wright. Bleriot, Farman, Count de
Lambert, Latham, Santos Dumont. De
Ia Vaulx, Voisin and Count Zeppelin
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Zelava's Loss Is Immense.

Panama, Dec. PA wireless diSnltch
from Bluefelds, addressed to General
Chamorro' father here, reports coo
men killed and 1900 prisoners and l,O00,-
900 cartridges captured by the pro-
visional government fcrces at Rama.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Tongs Battle in Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 21.-Trouble between
the warning tongs of Chinatown broke
out anew yesterday, and as a result of
a revolver Dattle in which 30 or more
shots were fred. Sing Moy is at st.
Luke's hospital with bullet wound in
his right leg, and 10 other Mougolians
are in cells at the Harrison-street sta
tion.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Monday, December 20.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Both senate
and house concluded their labors by
o'clock today. Tomorrow a holiday ad
journment for two weeks will be taken
Aside from the confirmation of the
nomination of Horace H. Lurton, of
Tennessee, to be an associate justice
of the supreme court, the principal
feature of the senate proceedings was
a speech laden with optimism and good
cheer for the Christmas season by Sen
ator Del ew. The address of the New
Yorker was called forth by what he
characterized as the pessimstic predic.
t;ons in Senator La Follette's IS magazine
and in many newspapers as to the eff
feet of the tariff upon prices and as to
the waste of natural resources.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30

Washington, Dec. 20.-"We will re.
port a general river and harbor bill
about February ~ said Chairman
Alexander. of the house committee on
rivers and harbors, today. Mr.. Alexan.
der said his bill would carry much more
than $30.O00000.