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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Peary,s Claims Set Asbide.

New York; September 4.-(Special)- "The trouble with Lieutenant Peary is that he thinks he owns the north pole and his friends seem to be of the same mind,s said Francis Long, one of the survivors of the Greeley north pole ex- petition, today. "Peary has no prior claims in Arctic exploration" continued Nfr. Long, who Is now connected with the weather bureau in New York "Dr. Cook or anybody else had perfect right to search for the north pole.
 'I think that Dr. Cooks claims will be found to be correct. will believe them unless good and sufficient evidence to disprove them is at hand. l am q personal friend of Peary and also of Dr. Cook. I hold Dr. Cook to be an honorable man. There is nothing illogical in the statements he has made.
 "I notice that his statement concern ing the smoothness of the ice near the pole has been questioned. I have no doubt that he found smooth ice. You must remember that he went farther west than any other explorer in going across the drift.
 ''I think that everyone should give ere dence to the statements of Dr. Cook until the evidence he has with him is sub mitted to competent authorities and passed upon Knowing what I do Of the polar region, I feel firmly convinced that Dr. Cook will have no difficulty in substantiating his claims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
BALLINGER MUM
 ABOUT SNAKES

Washington, September 4.-(Special.)- The Ballinger-P -Pinchot-Glavis-N Newell con- troversy is over so far as Secretary Bal- finger is concerned. He says today that the reports ordered by President Taft were ready, and that they show that there was no reason to fear the closest scrutiny of the acts of the department The sec retary has declined to give the names of the "snakes'' that he intends to 'kill'' be- fore Ire gets through with the business. He is going to Beverly on Tuesday or Wednesday, but it is suspected that he mailed tho documents to the summer cap ital today.
 It is possible that in order to kill snakes MT Ballinger may have to attack MT. Pinchot, who is sustained by MT. Will probable that MT Ballinger may endeavor to show extravaganza in the reclama- ton service. The situation at any rate is one of one set of administration officials fighting the other to the death.
 Secretary Ballinger is understood to be considering the matter of prosecuting the oil combine in Oklahoma. Three con- panies there have apparently combined and reduced to a starvation price the oil which their Indian competitors have for sale to the trust. A great deal has been printed on this subject already, and 1t only remains for MT. Ballinger to present the facts to President Taft at Beverly next week and have the President approve of the action to be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Message From Mrs. Cook.

New York, September 4.-A message from Mrs Frederick A. Cook today in- formed her friend, Mrs. R. T. Davidson of Brooklyn, that the explorers wife is still in Portland, Me. She did not say when she would come to New York, out Mrs Davidson said she expected her very soon.
 Mrs. Cooks reluctance to talk about her husbands reported explois was ex- pained by Mrs Davidson today
 q think" said Mrs Davidson, that Mrs Cook is merely overcome by the magnitude of the news that came as sud- denly to her as to the rest of the world. There was no reason why she would be unwilling to discuss her husband and his achievements and she is well qualified to do so
 Reports of coolness between Dr. Cook and his wife have no foundation. Y
 Mrs Davidson said there was a quan- tity of letters, telegrams and cablegrams waiting for the explorers wife at the Davidson home in Brooklyn. She was sure that no message from Dr. Cook was among them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
What Diaz Has Done. From Ieslie's Weekly.

People in the United States are apt to be misled by the well-intentfoned though blatsnt claims of hair-brained socialists or the interruptions charges of revenge full or blackmailing enemies. Diaz has been cruel. He had to be. When he as- sumed the presidency the republic was composed of a number of warning states terrorized by bandits There had been 210 revolutionary outbreaks in the two decades immediately preceding his ascen- dancy to the presidency. There has been none in the 30 years of his rule. He found few telegraph lines and less than 800 miles of railway. Today there are nearly 25,000 miles of railway, and no point is so remote that it cannot be reached by the telegraph. He has established a public school system with 12,000 schools and compulsory attendance of 1,5O0000 pupils. These are things which cannot be ar- gued away. He has been nominated for the presidency for the eighth time, and, If he serves the term through, will be 86 years old at It's close. All democratic, liberty-loving Americans in Mexico say, May he serve it! May no revolutionary outbreak mar the most splendid work of constructive statesmanship accomplished in the past half century. We know that he will establish that form of govern ment which is so dear to us as rapidly as conditions permit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
AIrship May Be a Fake.

St. Petersburg, September 1.-The trial of an airship invented by H. Ia tarinoff was to have taken place to- day. Tatarinoff received heavy subsi- dies from the Russian government and enjoyed the patronage of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch. He claims for his invention new principle of suspension in the air. On recommen- dation of the authorities he was ena- bled to spend about $35,000 year on the construction of his airship. A vis- it to the minister of war today, how ever disclosed the fact that the appa- ratus is still in the embryo stage. The minister of war has ordered Tatari- noff to vacate the laboratory grounds and the military balloon park, which have hitherto been at his disposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Peace Pact Ratified.

Louisville, September 4.-Early this morning the executive committee of the Kentucky division, American So ciety of Equity, ratified the peace pact with the Burley society drawn recently at Bowling Green, Ky. There was a sharp fight against ratification, con- ducted by E. w. McMillan of Butter county, Kentucky. who said some un- complimentary things about the prom ise of the Burley society and its al- legged yulnerability to antitrust pro cedure. President J. Campbell Can- trill, however, carried the day. This prevents the threatened Equity pool in opposition to the Burley pool and secures the payment of lump sum by the Burley society to the parent organization, the Equity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
SHOVEL TO THROW
 DIRT TOMORROW
ACTUAL DIGGING ON RED NOUN TAIN CUT WILL BE UNDER WAY AND FIVE MONTHS WILL SEE LINE FINISHED.

Actual work on the cut through Red Mountain, by which Edgewood residence park and the Shades valley section will be opened to Birmingham, will begin to- morrow morning The big steam shovel which is to be used in the work was placed on the crest of the mountain and in the center of the proposed cut yester- day afternoon on a specially constructed track, which will be lowered as the work progresses
 The management of the Birmingham Edgewood Electric Railway company, which owns the line for which the cut is being made, is congratulating itself on the rapid progress that has been made for the first week It will be remem- bered that the task was formally begun Saturday, August 20. when Miss Martha Dabney fired the first charge of dyna- mite after appropriate ceremonies.
 Practically the entire line is to be lit erally hewn out of the mountain side. The cut itself is to be 400 feet in length. and at it's greatest depth it will reach 50 feet. Where it goes under the Bir- mingham Mineral railroad a concrete bridge is to be constructed.
 The agreement by which the Board of Revenue appropriated s1O,ooo to assist in defraying the expenses of the cut, calls for an 1S-foot roadway to be used as a public road The electric line will run on the outside of the roadway as a pro lection against accidents should animals be frightened by cars. The appropriation Is to be paid in two estimates. when the work is half finished and when the road way is accepted by the Board of Reve- nue.
 A force of hands will begin grading the streets and sidewalks of Edgewood residence park tomorrow morning, after plans made by the architects who are to direct the construction of all residences and public utilities in the park. It is expected that all the grading and other work on the streets of the new suburb will be completed by the time cars are running over the electric line. It is esti- mated that the current may be turned on the line within five months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Cook Presents Aroument.

Paris, September 5.-The Matin pub fishes statement signed by Dr. Cook in which the explorer, after reviewing the conditions under which he made his expedition, says:
 Therefore, I do not see why the word of other explorers such as Nansen and Peary, should be taken, while the results I have obtained are doubted. Never has any explorer returning from polar regions been able to present ob- servations dissimilar to those I have made.
 "No doubt people are astonished that I have succeeded, working quietly as I did. But, some one was bound to reach the pole eventually why not I? Just think that for 20 years all my efforts have been directed to this end. Loyalty I have pursued my task seeking neither gold nor glory. Today I simply present the results of my explorations. No one is forced to believe them. Personally, I take no notice of the calumnies levelled against me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Accused By Dyinu Man.

Louisville, Ky, September 4.-Claud Tidwell of Columbia, Tenn, who was shot here early Friday morning, made a statement to the police today in which he asserted that his companion, R. T. Gotham, also of Columbia, is re- sponsible for the shooting. Gotham became enraged, Tidwell declares, be- cause he (TidwelD would not partici- pate in robbing Chattanooga bank. Tidwell is not expected to live. Co., than, who is under arrest, denies Tfd- wells statement, claiming the two were planning a local robbery, when Tdwell's pistol was dropped and a bullet discharged into Tidweils body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance Tn the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $12, DOW. NJ. Newton to c. H. Fordyce, part of lot in block 661, Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham. being lot 95x1o0 feet at the southeast corner of Twenty-fourth street and Thirteenth avenue, north.
 $4500-W. c. Goodrich to G. Phil Har- per, a two-thirds interest in a lot situated in block 7SO. Elyton Land company's sur vey of Birmingham, fronting 50 feet on the south side of Avenue K between Seventeenth andsEighteenth streets. and extending back to a depth of 100 feet
 s3700-L. D. Kelly to L. B. Jemison, lot in block 791, Elyton Land companys sur vey of Birmingham: fronting 40 feet on the east side of Fifteenth street between Avenues I and J, and extending back to a depth of 100 feet
 s2000-W. T. Hill to R. M Jenkins, lot Il in the survey of Forest TIill.
 s2175-T. F wimberly to George W. Barfield, part of lot in block 2s, sur vey of the estate of J. M. Ware
 s1550-S. A. Willis to L. c. Vandigriff, lot in block ?, J. s. Woods survey of Waodlawn.
 s10oo-F M Cooper to John M. Corr, part of lots and in block 61e. Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham, fronting 50 feet on the south side of 12th avenue, north, and extending back 100 feet along the east side of Thirty fourth street.
 s1200-A. w. Lynch to J. E. Brown lots and in block 8, survey of Ensley South Highlands.
 s10Oo-W. T. Hill to R. M. Jenkins, lot 13 survey of Forest Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Stands By Cooks Sincerity.

Brussels, September Recommending to- day on the achievement of Dr. Cook, M. Lecointe, director of the Brussels ob- servatory, said:
 America may well be proud of the suc- cess achieved by Dr. Cook. His accom- plishment ranks him next to Columbus, Hudson and Dagama. I am indignant that the idea that Dr. Cooks statement of the discovery is accepted as untrue by some people The pole surely has been discovered. I know Dr. Cook personally and I vouch for his sincerity. He is truth itself, moreover his observations can be easily verified"
 The Geographical society has invited Dr. Cook to lecture in Brussels. He prob ably will be heard the same evening as Lieut. E. H. Shackleton, the English ex- plorer who recently led an expedition 10 the Antarctic, October g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Cannot Serve Wines.

Mobile, September 4.-(Special) )-At- torney General Garber has delivered an opinion to the state solicitor of this county in which he states that it will be unlawful for MT. A. Spira of Mobile to serve wines at public place in the Gulf City. The solicitor at the re- quest of MT. A. Spira, wealthy resi- dent, asked if the wines could he served at the wedding of his daughter to a prominent New York man. An elegant wedding banquet is planned for the ex- elusive Fidelia club and on account of the Fuller bill there will be noth- ing doing in the drink line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Elusive Criminal Sentenced.

Durham, N. O., September 4.- Charles Carroll, said to be one of the most elusive criminals the authorities have ever encountered in this or adja- cent states, was sentenced tonight to 15 months in the penitentiary for as sault with dangerous weapon. Car roll told the court, in pleading for len iency, that he had been shot twice be- fore his capture, while outrunning off cers in Virginia. He boasted that he had outrun even horse behind him, and that he had broken jail every time he was imprisoned Carroll is said to be the fastest runner in North Caro- lina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Fatal Duel of Farmers.

Poulan, Ga., September 4.-Seated across a narrow table from each other, William Rouse and William Bailey fought a duel with pistols today that ended when Bailey received a bullet in his heart Rouse telephoned the sheriff to come for him. Bailey lived in the northern part of Worth county. He had an old grudge with Rouse. Today he went to Rouse's home and renewed the quarrel. Rouse was sitting at table, writing. Bailey sat down opposite him, drew his pistol and began firing. Rouse returned the fire, one of his bullets killing Bailey instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Chevrolet and Robertson rIe.

Lowell, Mass. September 4.-Louis Chevrolet. in the Buick, and George Robertson. in the Simplex. tied for first honors, so far as speed was con cerned, in the try-outs on the Merri- mac automobile course today. Both ne- gotiated the 10.6 miles in Il minutes, 10 seconds. Burman, in Buick, was one second slower. Although some 32 drivers and cars were out for work, the times recorded were not so fast as were those of the previous day. owing to the fOggy atmosphere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Negro Killed at CoaIburg.

Oliver Duckett, a negro about 45 years of age, was shot from ambush and in stantly killed late Friday night at Coal burg by persons unknown Duckett was fireman at the coke ovens, and was on duty at the time he came to his death. He had been employed at the ovens Fri day afternoon. Coroner Brasher made an investigation yesterday morning and arrived at the conclusion that Duckett had come to his death as the result of gunshot wounds inflicted by an unknown party or parties. Several are under sus- picion and it is expected that number of arrests will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
WANTED

$30,0o0 additional cash capital to in- stall improved machinery in rnanu- featuring plant in Birmingham which will reduce the cost of production two thirds. 1t is an Iron product and a household necessity. Earning capacity already established. A dividend of 20 per cent guaranteed the first year. Do hot take up our time and yours by re- plying unIess you have the cash. Ad- dress k-32, care Age-heraid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
NElLSON-HESTER.
Young Tuscaloosa Couple Take Friends
 By Surprise.

Tuscaloosa September 4.-tSpecial.) Claude Nelson and Miss Lucille Hester were quietly married here tonight at the nome of the Rev. MT. Barbour
 Immediately after the ceremony they left for Birmingham where are the mother and sister of the bride, Mrs William Hester and Mrs. Hugh w. Roberts
 MT. Nelson is employed at the First National bank and has many warm friends in social and business circles Mrs. Nelson is the youngest daugh ter of the late pr. William Hester and Mrs. Hester.
 Only few friends attended the mar riage of the young couple, and there was surprise throughout the city wh en the event became generally known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
couraqe of the Best Kind.

London, September 1.-The Sunday Ob- sever says: "Whether Dr. Cook reached the pole or not none will begrudge him hearty welcome and his name finally will be enrolled among the words most cour- ageous and most resoute explorers. The inevitable sequel of his journey Is prop erly equipped expedition to follow In his footsteps and verify his word. If pr. Cook successfully guides such an expedi- ton, of which Peary might fitly be the head, to him will belong forever the honor of being the first of the human race to penetrate the silences of the pole"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
pronosed Trln Abandoned.

St. Petersburg, September 1.-The proposed trip to Italy of the Emperor and Empress has been abandoned, owing to the state of the Emperor's health. The Empress is suffering from melancholia and acute neuralgia pains, and it Is hoped that the mild climate on the Crimea will be of benefit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05

great value as demonstration of what American energy and brains can ac- complish, and as a stimulus to others to do something that will make their names as famous and aid their fellow man.
 Aren't we Americans great people? We call ourselves Americans, but as a matter of fact we are a lot of cross-t breeds and in that lies our power. We are mixture of the best of Europe"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Thomas Edison,s comment.

New York, September 4.-Thomas E. Edison, the inventor, comments as fol- fows on the discovery of the north pole by Dr. Cook:
 q do not know that Dr. Cooks work has any particular value from a prac- tical and scientific viewpoint, but 1t has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Americans at oueenstown.

Queenstown, September 4.-Capt Edwin C. Condon and National Secre- tary John O'Callaghan, delegates from the United Irish League of the United States, arrived here late tonight and were given an enthusiastic welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
King George May Abdicate.

London, September 4.-(Special-) )-s Reynolds Newspaper states that ths abdication of the King of Greece is to he expected in few days King George has already informed King Edward of his intention of giving up the throne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Backer of pr. Cook.

Copenhagen, September 4.-(Special.)- pr. Cook states that the expedition cost $60,O0O, whereof $3O.0OO was contributed by MT. Bradley, the remaining $20,0Q0 be- inx his own private expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
FOR SALE

Automobile at a bargain. Model 10 Buick, good condi- tion, new tires, speedometer, etc., lock.
 BIRMINGHAM GARAGE co.
 Ave. B and 21st St.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-06-24

Oscar Borg returned from Port
land, Monday.
Judge T. W. Ayers who was
stricken with stroke of paralysis
last Sunday, is improving.
Professor Reed, County surveyor
of Morrow county, was busy last
week surveying a new ditch for j.
w. Beymer, which will cover nearly
$50 acres more land than the old
ditch. h.-Monument Enterprise.
An excursion train from Hepp-
ner to Condor will leave this city
next Sunday morning, June 81, at
s o'clock. The attraction will be
a ball game between the Heppner
and Condor teams on the Condor
grounds. A reduced rate of one
fare for the round trip has been
secured making the cost for tick
ct only $3.45.
Luncheon served by Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. r. Patterson at their home
in this city last Sunday afternoon
WAS greatly enjoyed by invited
guests. The party was seated at
five o'clock to a novel repast con-
sisting OF salads and mulligan
which was not only designed but
served by Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson,
who are certainly artists IN prepar-
ing this unusual dellcacy. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs Ed.
r. Patterson. Daniel Patterson,
Peter Eaton, W. L. Smith, Thomas
Brennan, Fred Warpock. 10 the
honors of replenishing the inner
man, Smith and Brennan were
tie.
For the convenience OF visitors to our
city July and 3, we will establish
check room and will gladly check your
packages for you FREE.
The NEW CASH STORE
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-06-24
Peter BsurenGend came up from

Peter Bsureniend came up from
Cecil, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Cornctt were
in from Butter creek. Saturday.
Garfield Craw ord went 10 Pend
Teton Monday, as CeleIate to the
meeting of the iran lodge,
knights of Py thias.
Bert IngtIs W n hunting last
week. All he got for his pains
was tie pl ure of drinking Fol-
gers Golden G ,te Cofs e served
him.
A team belonging to Archie Cox
ran away Sunday, throwing Mr.
Cox out on Main street. He was
taken to the Heppner Sanitarium
badly bruised but not seriously
hurt. Geo. Perry and two of the
Nunamaker boys who were III the
RIO with Mr.. Cox were thrown out
but escaped injury.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-06-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Danartmept ri the Interior,


United States Land Office. LaGrsnde Oregon.
June Z, 1909
Notice is hereby given that State Of Oregon
has filed IN this office its application, Serial No.
O6sss, to select under the provisions of the Act
of Congress OF August IA, ls4s, and the Acts
supplementary and amendatory thereto. the
SWk swA Sec. II, NwA NWA SWk NWA and
MEX Swx Sec. %, T,ss, k.2aE. W, NJ:
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described. or desiring to object because
OF the mineral character of the land, or for any
other reason to the disposal to applicant, should
file their afidavits of protest in this office. at
any time prior to the approval and certitication
of said selection by the Commissioner of the
General Land Office.
June l7.July 22 &c. BRAMwELL. Register
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-06-24
REACHING THE SPOT
II Can He Done, So Scores Of Hepp.
ner Citizens Say.

To cure an aching back,
The pains of rheumatism,
The tired-out feelings,
You must reach the spot-get at the
cause.
In most cases tits the kidneys.
Dosn's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys.
Thos. Morgan. Heppner, Ore.. SAYS
II feel it my duty to speak good word
10 favor OF Doan's Kidney Pills. I suf-
iered for several years from kidney COM
plant and rheumatism. The attacks
were so eevere that I was laid up for q
week or ten days at a time. finally
learned Of Doan's Kidney Pills and pro-
cured box at the Slocum Drug Co.
This remedy went at once to the seat Of
/ the trouble and gave me great reliet."
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-06-24
Treasurer's Notice.

Notice IL hereby given that all out
standing Morrow County warrants reg
II t .red prior to and including March Ii
1908, will be paid upon presentation al
the Office of the treasurer Of said coun-
tv. Interest ceases after the date o
this notice. E. &. NOBLE,
Co ,nty Treasurer.
Dated at Heppner. Oregon, June a.
1909.