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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Thursday, April 20.

Washington, April 29.-The entire
time of the senate was given again to-
day to the general discussion of the
tariff bill. Rayner, of Maryland, led
off with general denunciation of the
protective system of the Republican
party. He was followed by Nelson, of
Minnesota, who made an earnest plea
for the admission of lumber free of
duty. His assertions aroused a general
discussion, which was participated in
by Hale, Carter, McLaurin, McCum-
Der, Elkins, Aldrich, and Gallagher.
Rayner denounced tie measure as
failing to provide revenue and protect
ing the industries controlled by trusts
rather than giving any relief to the
consumers of the country. Rayner
frequently entered upon oratorical
flights and concluded with a series of
condemnations of the trusts. He de-
clared his belief in incidental protec-
tion in order to maintain wages of
American workmen.
Nelson manifested especial satisfac-
tion over the discovery by himself of
what he said where numerous lockers"
in the lumber schedule. While the
rates of duty on lumber were suppos-
edly lowered, he said, they in fact were
higher even than the Dingley rates.
Carter declared that congress was
paying out s5,O00,0O0 to protect the
timber in its forests, while at the same
time it was proposing to levy tariff
duty on lumber to encourage cutting
down the forsts.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
HaIf-Section Homsteads.

Washington, May L. Secretary Bal
linger today designated 157,176,8O
acres of land in states to which the
320-acre homestead law applies as
coming within the provision of the law.
The states affected are Oregon, Wash
ington, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico,
Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Mon
tana. Included in the land designated
by the secretary today are 1000, ,16O
acres in Oregon and 3,576,960 acres in
Washington. Diagrams showing the
lands subject to entry are being sent
to the local land offices. 1t is believed
that 40 per cent of the area designat-
ed, except in Nevada, is now held by
individuals. If all the land designated
were suitable for entry there would be
492,00 homesteads,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
LIKE ONE RAILROAD.
Shippers Tell How Hartman Lines
Are Being Run.

Are Being Run.
Salt Lake, April 28.-The introduc-
tion of testimony in the suit of the
United States government to dissolve
the combination of the Union Pacific,
Southern Pacific and competing lines,
on the ground that it was formed for
the purpose of crushing out competi-
tion was begun in this city today be-
fore Special Examiner Williams. The
government was represented by C. A..
Severance, of st. Paul; Glen E. Hus-
ted, of Washington; Charles A. Page,
of New York, and N. H. Lommis, for
Hartman.
E. E. Mccarthy, traffic manager of
a local hardware company, and for
mer railroad man, testified that prior
to the railway merger in 1901 compe-
tition for general merchandise and
wool business was keen between the
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
agents, but since the combination was
effected no special effort had been
made, so far as he was aware, to Sc
cure routing of business over either
one of these lines, as the business is
handled, according to his understand
ing, over the line most convenient.
David Eccles, an Ogden business
man, told of his experience in making
lumber shipments from Hood River,
Or. Formerly he shipped via the Ore
gon Short Line to Wells, New. Now
he was obliged to use the Shasta route
and the Southern Pacific, the O. R. &
N company and the Oregon Short Line
refusing to quote him any rate through
Ogden.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
"A BRIEF DAILY REPORT ON
THE WORK OF CONGRESS

tion not only because he believed it
was the best policy for his own state
of West Virginia and for the South,
but also for the entire country. He
declared if the rate on lumber should
be reduced-48 per cent of all the lum-
Der manufactured in the United States
being produced in the South-there
would be nothing left for the American
lumberman to do but to cut wages.
Gore declared he had been reliably
informed that in the rich Pocahontas
coal mines of West Virginia wages
were less than in Nova Scotia and
England. This statement was denied
by Elkins.
Clark, of Wyoming. said the coal
miners of his state were paid the high
est rate of wages paid in any state or
country and said that that condition of
prosperity would be destroyed by free
coal.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Wednesday, April %.

Washington, April 28.-An exhaust
i've treatment of the lumber schedule
of the tariff by Simmons, of North
Carolina, was the feature of the ses.
sion of the senate today. Simmons ad
vocated the retention of the present
tariff, which, he maintained, was but
revenue rate.
Simmons opposed the proposed reduc-
tions in the lumber tariff, principally,
he said, because labor constituted q
larger element in the cost of producing
lumber than in the cost Of producing
any other manufactured product, and
furthermore that the lumber was a
competitor with some of the articles
which added to the cost of its produc-
tion.
The present crusade against a lum-
ber duty, Simmons charged, had been
lnstigated by spectators having in
terests in Canada. He declared there
was no lumber trust.
Speaking on his amendment provid-
ing for a constitutional amendment
authorizing an income tax, Brown, of
Nebraska, said congress owed it to the
people to be given a chance to say
whether the constitution should be
made to sanction a system of taxation
approved by the majority of American
citizens and by the economists of the
entire civilized world.
Painter, of Kentucky, suggested
that the Supreme court of the United
States, as now constituted, might
change its former opinion holding an
income tax law unconstitutional.
Brown replied that he was ready to
support any bill providing for such
tax.
Upon Browns request the resolution
was referred to the committee on judi
ciary.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Maniac After Fallieres.

Monte Carlo, April ga man NAM
ed Verdier was arrested here today by
the French police. He declared that
he was an anarchist and that he had
come to Monte Carlo for the purpose of
killing President Fallieres, of France,
who is visiting here. A revolver,
loaded with jacketed bullets, was found
on Verdier, as well as letter address
ed to the prefect of the department of
Alpes maritimes, in which the man ex-
planned the motive for his contemplate
ed crime. The police believe he is
insane.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
RECHAD is SULTAN.
Turkish People Rejoice Over Down.
fall of Abdul

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fall of Abdul.
Constantinople, April 28.-The reign
of Abdul Hamid II ended by his de-
position and the accession of his
brother, Mehemmed Rechad Effendi, as
Mehemmed V. The name is a varia-
tion of Mahomet, it being considered
inappropriate to assume the precise
name of the prophet.
Mehemmed V is the thirty-ffth SOW
ereign of Turkey, in male descent of
the house of Osman, the founder of
the empire, and the twenty-ninth sui
tan since the conquest of Constantine
Pile.
The firing of 1O1 guns announced to
the waiting people that a new sultan
had been proclaimed.
The ceremonies connected with the
transfer of power were simple. The
newly chosen ruler came from his pal
ace in Galata through streets lined
with troops and cheering thousands and
took the oath at the war office. He
then proceeded to the parliament and
later went to the Dolma Bagtsche pal
ace as head of the empire, where for 80
many years he had been practically a
prisoner.
Martial law was relaxed and the peo-
pie gave themselves over to the cele-
bration of the victory of the Young
Turk party and the end of Abdul Ham,
ids reign. Many buildings were illu-
minated and thousands of rounds were
joyfully fired by the soldiers. General
good humor prevailed everywhere.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Robbers Get Heayy Loot.

Reno, New, April 2S.-After club.
bing Chinaman into unconsciousness
and locking him in the cellar, four mer
robbed the Casino, big gambling re.
sort of Reno, of between $4,000 anG
SIS, 200 about O'Clock this morning.
A night watchman who intruded was
captured and locked in closet. After
the men had opened the safe they scoop
ed the money into bags and boldly
walked out of the front door and start
ed north. A policeman tried to inter
cept them, but they took shot at him.
They then easily escaped.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
DEATH AND RUIN.
Wind and Snow Storm Leave Trail O,
Havoc in Middle West.

Wind and Snow Storm Leave Trail o.
Havoc in Middle West.
Chicago, April 30.-Two terrific
storms, sweeping over Middle West
states within IL hours of each other
yesterday paralyzed the region from
Chicago to the Gulf as seldom before.
Both storms were accompanied by
thunder and lightning and deluging
torrents of rain, and both caused loss
of life, not only in this city, but in re-
gions to the south.
Two towns, Harrolton, Ark, and
Hornlake, Miss, are reported as COM
pletely demolished by tornado-like
winds that swept over the prairies dur
ing the day; and reports of death and
destruction in lesser degree are COM
ing in over the crippled wires from
every point with which communication
can be opened.
Coincident with the violent gale re-
ported in t e Middle states, unseason-
able falls Of snow are reported to both
the east and west of the stricken area.
In New Yolk several inches Of snow is
reported from the rural districts, while
the big metropolis itself had violent
snow squall early in the day. From
Wyoming comes the report of suffering
on the sheep ranges caused by five
inch fall of snow.
Snow is also reported from Pitts
burg, Milwaukee and Montana points.
A squall, with wind blowing as
miles an hour, and rain falling in tor
rents, struck Chicago at 6:15 o'clock
last night. Wires went down in every
direction and communication with
other cities was completely severed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Russian Advance Checked.

St. Petersburg, April 2S.-A dis
patch from Julia, Persia, says the Rus
sian expedition has encountered oppo-
sition, Kurds skirmishing with the
Cossack vanguard and compelling a
halt. The Russian Foreign office has
no confirmation of this but it is admit
ted that the troops are advancing
slowly and will not arrive at Tabriz
before tomorrow night. The consul at
Tabriz reports that the famine has
been relieved somewhat.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Judge Condemns Verdict.

Pueblo, Colo, April 29.-Ninety-
nine years in the state penitentiary
was imposed upon R. L. Whitehead by
Judge Hunter at Las Animas yesterday
for the murder of Wilder Lindsey last
July. In pronouncing sentence the
Judge intimated that he did not believe
the prisoner guilty of the crime, but
the verdict of the jury compelled him
to impose the sentence. Whitehead
maintained his innocence of the crime
to the last.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Care of Alaska's Insane

Washington, April 30.-The Mount
Tabor, Or, sanitarium, was today
given the contract for. caring for the
Alaska insane during the coming year.
The contract price is S27.50 per head
per month. The Sitka sanitarium bid
$25 per head but Secretary Ballinger
held that the institution was not suffi-
ciently equipped and was not response
hle
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Further lynching Feared.

Ada, Okla, April 30.-Fearing that
as result of the lynching here of four
cattlemen for the murder of A. A. Bob
bitt, further trouble might arise, Oscar
Peeler, an alleged accessory to the
crime, and Edward and David Johnson,
charged with another murder, have
been returned to the Jail at Tecumseh
for safe keeping. The grand jury to-
day resumed its Investigations. Attor-
ney General West, in addressing the
jury said: ''The lynching was the
most outrageous crime since the Civil
war. Remember your Cod"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Sacramento, CAL. Arril 27.-Unless
something transpires to change the
complexion of the election laws of the
state, % out of the 81 county superin-
tendents of schools will not be able to
qualify for reelection. The new law
declares that candidate for office must
file an affidavit stating that he is a
qualified elector. This means, of
course, that the % women now holding
office will be unable to succeed them
selves.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
IF Abdul is ExiIed.

Washington, April 2S.-There is
considerable discussion among Ameri-
can officials and diplomats here today
as to the possibility of Sultan Abdul
Hamid seeking an asylum in the Unit
ed States. Abdul Hamid is immensely
wealthy, his great private fortune be-
ing invested in various parts of the
world. His private yacht lies at Con-
stantinople ready to sail at any time.
1t is commanded by Americans, in
whom he has entire confidence.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Three Schools Wrecked.

Wichita, Kan, April 30.-A tornado
at Douglas and other Kansas towns
tonight killed one person, injured ten
and did much damage to property. The
storm was the most severe at Douglas.
There Lewis Ayers, 20 years old, was
killed. Miss j. j. Jones was the most
seriously injured. A number of houses
were wrecked, including three schools.
At Udall, Rock and Rose Hill, build
ings were blown from their founda-
tions. Fruit and crops suffered.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Offers Hughes Judgeship.

Washington, April 29.-Ellwood c.
Hughes, for 20 years a lawyer of Sc
attic, has been rendered by President
Taft an appointment to the newly Gre
ated Federal judgeship in Washington
state. Mr.. Hughes has been associated
with some of the most prominent legal
firms on the North coast, and has been
president of the Washington State Bar
association, of the Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer and of the Seattle school board.
He formerly practiced in Spencer, La.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Million for Cello Canal.

Washington, April 80. - Senator
Bourne was informed today by the
chief of the engineers department
that he would in his coming years es-
innate recommend $1,000, 900 for i'm
mediate use in the Cello Falls canal
and an authorization of 50, 800, 600 ad-
ditional in continuing contract. This,
it is estimated, will complete the pro-
ject at total cost of about $5, 900, 600.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Jack London Sells Boat.

Honolulu, April 2S.-Advices receiv-
ed today from Sydney, Australia, state
that Jack London, the American au-
thor. who started on a tour of the
South sea islands, many months ago in
the sloop "Snark," has sold the boat
there and gone to South America.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
ALL READY TO TACKLE MERGER
Government Will Take Dispositions on
Hartman Combine in Utah.

Government Will Take Dispositions on
Hartman Combine in Utah.
Salt Lake City, April 27.-The TAX
ing of depositions in the equity suit
begun by the government to dissolve
the alleged illegal combinations of the
Hartman and other Western roads
will be begun in this city tomorrow.
Sylvester G. Williams, special assist
ant to the attorney general of the
United States, arrived today and will
conduct the hearing. Railroad men
and others have been subpenaed in large
numbers to give testimony, and it is
believed that two weeks will be con-
sumed in the taking of evidence.
Especial attention will be given to
the relationship between the Hartman
road and the San Pedro, Los Angeles &
Salt Lake, known as "The Clark road"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Renew Butchery at Adana.

Beirut, April q. - Delayed dis
patches just received here say that the
carnage at Adana was renewed Sunday
night and many were killed. The first
massacres at Adana, where an Ameri-
can missionary was killed, resulted in
the slaughter Of 10, 900 persons.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Special Rates Doomed,

Chicago, April 30.-The executive
committee of the Western Passenger
Agents association recommended to-
day that second class party and labor
rates be abolished. A meeting of the
officials of the Interstate Commerce
commission and interested roads will
be held in Minneapolis tomorrow to act
on the recommendation.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Warm on Trail of Mars.

Fort Worth, Tex, April ga mes
sage received here today from Professor
Robert w. Wood, of Johns Hopkins
university, practically agrees to the
establishment of an observatory at
Stamford, West Texas, which will be
used in an effort to communicate with
the planet Mars.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
immigration Commissioner Quits

Washington, April q. - Robert
Watchorn, commissioner of immigra-
tion at New York, against whom
charges have been pending before the
president for several months, resigned
today. The resignation vas immedi-
ately accepted.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Russia to Protect Americans.

Washington, April 27.-Ambassador
Riddle, at st. Petersburg, taday cabled
the State department that the Russian
government had given him assurances
that it was sending troops into Persia
and would take care of all foreigners
there. This is in reply to the request
of the State department that Russia
look after American interests in Tabriz.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
RESUME ADANA SLAUGHTER.
Destruction of City is Completed by
Turkish Troops.

London, April ga dispatch from
Mersina, dated Monday night, says:
1.-TWO Turkish regiments which
landed here Saturday proceeded to
Adana, where they resumed late Sun
day night, the wholesale numbering of
Armenians and the burning of their
property.
Thousands were burned to death,
while those attempting to escape were
shot down by the troops. The destruc-
tion Of Adana is complete.
"All the Armenian population at
Bakdjah has been massacred."
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
JAPAN IS TRYING
TO CORNER CHINA
Refuses to Withdraw Garrison From
ManChuria When Demanded.

Will Continue to Maintain Control
Takes Advantage of China's Diff
culties to Maintain FoothoId and
Threatens Her it She Insists on
Her Rights.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-22
WILLING TO GO TO NEW YORK
Disappointment Comes to All, Even
to Those with Money to
Burn.

A tip has been passed to real estate men
of Pittsburg that Clayton, the magnificent
Pittsburg home of H. c. Frick, on Home
wood avenue, is for sale II the right price
can be obtained, that the steel king is de-
sirous OF quitting this city forever, so far
as his family is concerned. According to
those close to society Mr.. Frick is angry
at the lack of interest which was shown
in the coming-out party of his daughter
Helen here some time ago, and he has de-
cided that hereafter his family will take
chances in New York or Europe only. Only
fifteen young men, scarcely enough to per-
form the figures of the dances, were In at
tendance at the big coming-out party at
Clayton, according to some OF those who
attended. This is where Mr.. Frick is said
to lave risen in anger and declared him
self, since his daughter had come all the
way from New York to open the home
here. When a member of the Prick house
hold slammed the door Of Clayton In the
face of a local society writer, who had
gone there to give the social world a true
picture OF the party preparations, the fight
between the Ficks and the social world
was on, for the society writer had many
friends. Mr.. Prick further aggravated
matters by declaring that the public had
no business gazing or the picture of his
daughter and he ordered that her picture
be not printed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-22
n = proprietary Medicine

The Honest Proprietary Aeoicins
has saved thousands OF dollars 10 ta"''eS
who could IN afford the expense necessary
10 maintA'n the services OF a physioiah'
and have answered the purpose equaHy
as we'll and often succeed after our pes
phvsio,ans havo failed. Lydia L Fink
hams ----tAbls Compound 10 one OF this
Kind
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-22
EMBROIDERY WILL LEAD
Dainty Lingerie Models illustrate
Summer styles as Far as
Are known.

Indications are that we are to have a
great embroidery summer, and embroid-
dered bands OF great beauty are to be had
in all widths, some OF them showing fine
and delicate embroidery designs or plain
batiste or null, the material being left
with rough edges and meant to be used In
such fashion tina the embroidery will
nave the air of having been executed 10
order for the fTOck.
The dainty lingerie frock OF the group
Illustrates the use Of such bands. and while
distinctly chic and emanating from a well
known designer, yves its success TO
fineness of materials and sim licity rather
than to elaborate and complicated design.
1t might be easily copied, and though Il
has the short waist line of the winter
modes, II has a quaint charm which should
make It acceptable next summer. even II
the waist line OF most models shall have
crept down to its normal place.
A form OF compromise much affected in
these new models includes a lowered waist
line but keeps the loose fitting straightness,
the result being a semi-fitting princess ef-
feet, suggesting the natural curves OF the
figure but not defining them. Thus, II the
short waist should be out OF style, thu
model will pass muster; and yet. II pres
emit lines retain their prestige the loose
~straightness will offset the heightened
waist.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-22
WHITE ENAMEL BEDSTEADS
They Are Very Desirable, II Plain,
No Matter How Cheap
They Are.

The cheapest of white-enameI bedsteads
may be made attractive with dainty and at
the same time inexpensive trappings. II
one is only wise enough to select a bed
stead with simple graceful lines and one
In which the expense lies In the quality of
the enamel used instead OF In brass orna-
ments, the reward will be great. The plain,
graceful white-enamel bedsteads minus
brass knobs and scrolls. minus scrolls OF
all kinds, just heavy enough to be firm and
practicable without being clumsy, are
both sanitary and pretty in a dainty. light
bed room. Combined with white-enameI
furniture nothing could be prettier. II one
wishes to have the rest Of the furniture
painted a light delicate gray, lavender.
pale green. etc, and artistically stencilled.
the bed may be made to match. Unless
some definite color scheme OF this kind Is
to be carried out throughout the roon,.
however, 1t is better to have a plain white
bedstead than a colored one.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

Ben T. Black has returned from a short
trip to New York City.
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt is the guest OF
Miss Lorraine Comstock. Miss Comstock
gave a small tea for Mrs. Leavitt Thurs.
day afternoon at her West Farnam home
Judge Lee s. Estelle will make an ad-
dress at st. Pauis church. lincoln, Febru-
pator holding its exercises In honor of the
centenary In that building.
c. II. Underwood. James Lean OF Denver,
f. W. HaldgTeen Of Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. 8. Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Brce
Of Dubois, NJ. l.. Todd of Kansas City and
G. e: Dodder Of Hooper are at the Hotel
Loyal.
Commissioner p. J. Trainor and Bruning
returned Thursday from Lincoln, where
they went to see legislators because they
are members OF the legislative committee
OF the State Association OF County Com
m~issioners. District Clerk Robert Smith
was also at the capital. He Il interested
in a bill which has to do with the sum
moning Of Jurfes.