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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1910-06-25
WASHINGTON LETTER.

Washington, d. c., June l8. 1910.
Congress at Washington is expedit-
ing work with view to an early ad-
iournment, which it is thought by
some will take place on Saturday, the
25th inst, but which others think will
not occur much before the 2nd or 30
Of July. After three months of uncert
tainty as to its fate, the bill admitting
the territories of Arizona and New
Mexico to statehood was taken up by
the Senate on Thursday and passed
after a brief debate Of not more thar
two hours, and thus two more large
territories are added to what is called
the "Sisterhood Of States'. All the
speeches were favorable to the crea-
ton of tie two states, but the Demo
Gratis Of the Senate favored the House
bill. As passed the bill provides for
the admission as states OF the two ter
ritories after constitution has been
adopted by each of them, which cont
stitution must be approved by the
President and ratified by Congress
There will be wild rejoicing in Arizo
ma and New Mexico. for only few
days ago hope Of achieving statehood
during the present session of Congress
had been given mp.
After the adjournment of Congress
there will be prompt departure from
Washington of the members of tk.e
Cabinet and other prominent officers
connected with the civil, military ant
naval services of the government
| The Secretary of War left Washington
last night for trip around the world
He will visit the Philippines, Russia
Siberia. China and Europe. sailing CT
June 90 by the Pacific Mail Steamship
Line. He is accompanied by his wifi
and son. Brigadier General Edwards
who has charge of the Bureau of In
sular Affairs, with Mrs. Edwards an
their daughter. will accompany tn
" ar Secretary. Gen. Edwards has ot
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1910-06-25

It is believed in official circles that
Secretary of State Knox will welcome
the opportunity to depart from nation
nj diplomatic life afforded by the
nomination for governor of Pennsyl-
vania which he is likely to receive.
1t is suspected that Mr.. Knox finds a
diplomatic life but little to his liking.
Prior to his coming to Washington
during Mckinley's first administra-
tion, his experience had been entirely
provincial and local, and it is proba-
bic that social and diplomatic rela-
tions largely with representatives of
other governments who know English
very imperfectly, the Secretary him
self being confined to his vernacular,
makes his duties doubly onerous.
Much interest is experienced in poll
tical and local circles with reference
to the appointment of a Justice Of the
Supreme Court to succeed Justice
Moody. who, it is understood, will
probably never be able to resume his
duties On the Supreme Bench. A bill
has been introduced in Congress to
pension him. 1t is expected that
President Taft will be under the ne.
cessity of appointing his successor.
and in case he does it will be the third
Justice of the highest court in the
country that he has appointed during
the first fifteen months of his presi-
dency. 1t is very probable that be-
fore the end of his term he may be
called upon to appoint still other jus.
tices of the Supreme Court because at
least two of those on the Bench are
very near the age of superannuation.
The Senate is rapidly disposing of
the measures originally proposed in
the messages of President Taft. The
bill was put upon its
final passage early this week, and on
the railway bill was dispos-
ed of. On Saturday the postal saw
ings bank bill was under considera-
tion and the final vote was taken be-
fore the day ended. There will be
mex. week motion to make the Ap-
palachian Forest Reserve the special
order of business in the Senate.
There is "A plan for building number
Of large department buildings in
involving an outlay of
At least thirteen millions Of dollars,
which it is expected will be launched
At this session of Congress. The
ground has already been purchased
and new State building, new Com
merce and Labor building, it 10
thought will be begun and completed
in the next four or five years.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
TURNS COPPER INTO IRON.
r. L. Keogh, of Ottawa Institute
Makes Discovery.

,Ottawa-R. L. Keogh, of the Ottawa
Collegiate Institute staff, has made q
discovery of great scientific and posi-
bly, financial Importance. After years
of labor and investigation, he has sue.
ceeded in transmitting copper into iron
This, he says, has never been before
accomplished, and demonstrates the
fact that the transmutation of the met
ais is possible.
Mr.. Keogh states that the new ele-
ment obtained from his experiments
with copper answers the tests usually
applied to the Identification of iron.
In support of his contentious he ex
plains that he is willing at any time
to allow competent judges to undertake
the work of verifying his results.
~ do not think that the discovery
I have made is at present of any fnan-
cial significance, said Mr.. Keogh,
"but it is possible at later date some
thing of more Importance will follow.
I have been greatly handicapped in
the work that have been carrying on,
owing to the lack. of apparatus. Later
something of greater Importance may
follow from the results that have al
ready obtained. I intend to continue
my researches on the transmutation Of
elements
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
FARMERS GET HIGH PRICES.
Alaska offers Truckgrowers Chance of
Quick Fortune.

Washington-"H How would you like
to be truck farmer in Alaskaq"
This is a hypothetical question asked
by the United States Department OF
Agriculture in an official report from
the department. The report says:
"Would you care to run truck farm
with strawberries selling at $1.25 to So
quart, cucumbers So to $5 dozen;
celery so cents each, tomatoes SO cents
to 81 a pound, and other products at
proportionate pricesY Or would you
prefer general farming with few pigs
and chickens as a side line, with hay
selling at $50 to 800 ton, hogs 80
cents pound, young pigs rs cents
pound, and eggs So dozenG
"These prices are received in Alaska
under favorable market conditions, but
the prospective settler should consider
the difficulties and expense of farming
as well as the high prices of his prod
ucts.
"Alaska is not generally given much
consideration from an agricultural
standpoint, and yet, despite the rigorous
climate, large variety of grains, small
fruits and vegetables is being success
fully grown.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
MISSION NOT UNDERSTOOD.
Filipino Asks Dickinson for Boon Con
gress Alone Could Grant.

Manila-Jacob M. Dickinson, the
American Secretary of War, has found
it necessary to define the limitations OF
a cabinet officer and explain to the Fill
pinos the nature of his visit to their
country.
At Lucena a reception was given in
honor of Mr.. Dickinson and Governor
General Forbes, and one of the members
of the assembly who was presented to
the secretary urged immediate independ-
ence for the islands. Another assem-
blyman, as alternative, urged popular
constitution and an elective senate.
Secretary Dickinson, in replying, stat
ed that there were limitations to the
position of cabinet officer, and re-
gretted the Filipinos apparently had
been misinformed as to the significance
and purpose of his visit. He told them
that congress was the only place where
the political status of the islands could
be discussed
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
EARyHE::::I. 4: [. IS
81 s. NCS=T FS.>S

Sweep down the cobwebs-they are
neither ornamental or useful.
Why not use the space between
trees In the orchard for fall vegetables
for home use?
Don't get overheated and then drink
a lot of cold water. Sip little and
wait until cooled off.
Bonemeal is excellent for vines and
fruit trees, and three or four ounces
may be applied to the square yard.
We have no sympathy for the man
or boy who has to cut stovewood on
blistering days. Winter was the time
for that job.
Corn is a good crop. In spite Of
large crops, 1t has been very high for
the past two years. 1t is likely to be
as high, or higher, next year.
For pitching bundles of grain up
high in the barn or on the stack,
nothing beats a long-poled fork with
short tines. You can have one made
that way for this express purpose.
Plow ground for late summer seed
ing Of alfalfa as soon as the corn is in
and there is time. Let the ground lie
for a few weeks and then work It
down frequently to kill young weeds.
Now is the best time Of the year
to see to It that no pools Of water are
allowed to form and stagnate around
the premises. Fight the flies and the
mosquitoes and thus keep down
typhoid and malaria
The day of the old grain cradle as
a farm tool has almost gone by, and
yet a good cradle is a handy thing to
have. Take It in grading around 3
piece Of grain It works first rate, even
today. Some OF the modern cradles
are very easy to swing, too.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
FLIES SOVER CHANNEL
Feat Performed By Daring Young
Chicago Architect
Pilot Was ignorant of Geography of
Course-Trip Made in Thirty
Seven Minutes.

Deal, England-It has been reserved
for an American citizen to perform one
of the most daring feats in the history
of aviation.
John B. Moissant, of Chicago, few
across the English Channel from Calais
to Tilmanstone Wednesday with pas
senger, and by this achievement far
surpasses the feats Of Bleriot, DeLes-
seps and the English aviator, Rolls, who
afterward met his death at Bourne
mouth.
The two-man flight from France to
England was the more astonishing in
that it was only month ago that
Moissant learned to fly, and was SO
little known among the air men that
not even his nationality was disclosed.
He was reputed to be a Spaniard, and
it was only when he landed in England
that it was revealed that he is young
Chicago architect.
To make the feat still more surpris-
ing, Moissant was totally ignorant Of
the geography of his course. He had
never been in England and was obliged
to rely entirely ON the compass while
crossing the channel in the teeth Of
strong easterly wind.
The channel fight was an incident in
the aerial voyage from Paris to Lon.
don. Moissant left Issy Tuesday with
Hubert Latham and reached Amiens in
two hours. Latham Is aeroplane was
wrecked, and Moissant, leaving Amiens
at an early hour, headed for Calais.
His mechanician, Albert Fileux, who
L;
try, took his place in the machine
when the motor had been set in motion
for the dash across the channel.
Thousands who had gathered to
watch the daring aviator were amazed
and urged him not to make the at
tempt in the face of the half gale that
was blowing.
Moissant cared nothing for the warn.
ings of the people, and even the fact
that there was no torpedo-boat to fol-
low in his wake, but only slow-mov-
ing tug, did not deter him. He made
the trip in 81 minutes. When he de-
scended his eyes were bloodshot and
greatly infamed as result of the
heavy rain storm into which he drove
on approaching the English coast.
Inc hlgn Wlhd peat the RAIN into the
faces of the men like hail, and almost
blinded them. An average height of
between 300 and 400 feet was main
tanned over the water. The cold was
intense, and both Moissant and his
mechanician were benumbed When he
revived sufficiently he laughed and said
to an interviewer:
'tThis is my first visit to England.
This is only my sixth flight in an aero
plane. I did not know the way from
Paris to Calais when I started, and I
do not know the way to London. /
shall have to rely on the compass. I
would like to land in Hyde Park if
I can find it,"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
WEST WANTS ITS OWN.
Western idea of Conservation Is Urged
by Idaho's Governor.

Boise, Idaho--Governo Brady was
asked for an expression bearing on the
interview given out by Governor Nor
ris, Of Montana, in which the Montana
executive stated in effect that there was
movement to secure control Of the
national conservation congress in st.
Paul as against the Northwestern idea
Of conservation, which advocates not
only the preservation of the forests
and the fullest protection of the water
power, but also their fullest possible
use Of general development and yet
without monopolistic control.
Governor Brady stated that he would
leave for Salt Lake to attend the pre-
liminary conservation conference Of the
governors of the Northwest to be held
there. He added that he expected to
attend the national conservation CON
gress at st. Paul, and that Senator
Borah would also attend both meet
ings, at his request, as special repre-
sentative of Idaho, 4
Continuing, the governor said: HThe
policy of conservation is important to
every citizen of'the United States, but
it is absolutely vital to every resident
of the Northwestern States. We are
fighting for the right to develop new
country without an extra handicap be-
ing placed upon US. We are struggling
for equality Of opportunity for the right
to develop our new states under ap-
proximately as fair a chance as the
older states of the East have had.
"We are in favor of the policy of
conserving the natural resources, there
is no difference of opinion on that. But
we think that the methods of admins
tering the policy of conservation should
be changed SO that the development and
progress Of the states should not be
held back, and we are appealing OF the
fair-minded people of the East who be-
lieve in right and justice to come to our
aid; they outnumber us in the senate
and house of representatives, and we
must have their assistance.
II am hoping that we shall get an
equitable consideration of our point Of
view at st. Paul. If it occurs that we
do not, I am in favor of a thorough
organization of the Western States in
order that the people of the East may
thoroughly comprehend our position
and give us relief.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
FARMERS SELL OWN CROPS.
Field-t to- Consumer Idea is Growing /
Indiana Build Warehouses.

Tndianapolis-Within the next 80
days the most comprehensive efforts
that have ever been made to organize
Indiana farmers into devoted self-inter-
est will be inaugurated and paid organ
izers will be at work in all parts of the
state.
Steps have already been taken to
raise a fund for the disposal of millions
of dollars worth of grain from a cen
trail depot in this city, and elevators
and other buildings are to be erected
from which agents of the farmers are to
sell their products direct to shippers
and consumers. The plan is much the
same as that adopted by the big brew
ers in Kentucky and other states, and
farmers interested in it believe it will
be quite as successful.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25

formed that 1t proved much more
Of the old stumps were concerned,
says Homestead. The cost to make
this stump burner was $1.25 and 1t
was made as follows: The steel
jacket from an old abandoned food
cooker was used for the lower part,
and the square part for the top was
bought from local timer, 1t and the
joint of pipe costing $1.25. They are
both a little heavier than ordinary
sheet iron. In operation, the device
is placed over the stump and a fire
built around same with anything that
may be handy for fuel. In some cases
chips were used; In others, old rails,
and in still others, pieces were split
from the stumps themselves. Not only
did the burner consume the entire
cases the roots were burned out far
down In the ground. A similar burner
might be constructed from many
things that are every year thrown In
the scrap heap, and II the necessary
material could not be found in the
scrap heap, any timer would build
one for a small sum and your stumps
would be burning while you we're do
ing something else. The boys would
simply love to operate one OF these
burners at least until the novelty were
off, and possibly the promise OF a
small sum Of money when the last
stump was burned out would prolong
the novelty for a sufficient time to do
the business.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
DIFFICULTIES FOR POSTAL BANKS
other Securities Beside Municipal, State
and County Bonds Suggested.

Washington-In the opinion of the
postmaster of one of the larger cities in
the State of Washington, difficulty will
be experienced in that state if state,
county or municipal bonds are required
as security for postal savings funds to
be deposited in national and state banks
under the provisions of the new postal
savings bank law. Other forms OF Sc
curity, equally as good, in the judg-
ment Of this postmaster, will have to be
accepted by the government, or the
banks will be unable, in a great many
instances, to receive the postal bank
funds.
The new law authorizes the deposit
Of these postal bank funds in properly
inspected state or national banks, and
provides further that "the board of
trustees shall take from such banks such
security in public bonds or other
securities, supported by the taxing
power, as the board may prescribe, ap-
prove and deem sufficient and necessary
to insure the safety and prompt pay
ment Of such deposits on demand"
The postmaster in question, whose
name is withheld at the request of the
postmaster general, has laid before the
department a suggestion which seems to
have considerable merit, and which may
facilitate the opening of postal banks
in the State of Washington if it is acted
upon. The suggestion appears to have
merit, and deals with situation which
must be met when the postal banks de-
gin business.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
GENERAL NEWS OF NATIONAL HAPPENINGS
COAL LAND THROWN OPEN.
Farmers May Make Surface Entry
on Large Tract in Dakotas.


Washington A delegation from
North and South Dakota, headed by
Governor Massey from the latter state,
conferred with the Interior department
officials seeking an order looking to
the surface entry of about 1000, 600
acres of withdrawn coal lands in the
two states. The Dakotans were in
formed that the department already
had taken practically the action for
which they came to Washington.
Temporary regulations have been is
sued explaining the withdrawal Of
lands was subject, under the law, to
surface acquisition, reserving the coal
for the United States. William B..
Newman, law examiner of the general
land office, they were informed, had
been sent to Lennon, S. D., the head
quarters Of the Dakota land district,
to assist in expediting the settlement
of the agricultural claims.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
EXPRESS COMPANIES TO AID.
New Railroad Rate Law Becomes Eff
fective.

Washington-The new railroad law
has become effective Immediately
upon the passage of the act 60 days
ago, sections of the law relating to
the suspension of rates went into ef-
feet. Since that time the interstate
commerce commission has been operat-
ing under the law.
In conference held by the commits
sion with the representatives of the
telephone and telegraph companies, the
companies expressed a. desire to do all
in their. power to facilitate the work of
the commission. Hereafter the tele.
graph and telephone companies must
file reports with the commission con-
eerning their business, just as railroads
do now.
The officers were also informed that
no franks could be legally used, except
as governed by the pass provision of
the Hepburn act, which is comprehen.
sively exclusive.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
1t Is Up to the President.

Misunderstanding Ballinger has
sent word to Beverly that he will re-
sign any time he is asked to do so by
the president, but not until then. This
is the report that is current here. The
secretary made plain this attitude to
Senator Crane in Minneapolis, fort
night ago, and the senator has commu-
nicated it to the president. This re-
port adds color to the growing impress
sion that in the effort to get rid of
Ballinger, Cannon and Aldrich without
soiling his hands, the president has
come to grief.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
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PASTURE AND THE MEADOW
Careful Study OF Subject VIII Show
Variety Of Grasses Better Than
Only One Kind.
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1t sometimes seems as If one-half
bf the farmers were doing everything
possible to fight nature and when we
make a study of the various grasses
and their peculiar needs we wonder
that we have been succeeding as well
as we have In growing good crops of
hay. A careful study of the English
system of maintaining permanent
meadow and pasture would essentially
aid US In the management of our
grass lands. There We may find from
ten to twenty kinds of grass growing
on one sod and all thriving and pro-
ducing hay and forage.
We go on our meadows when the
proper times come, cut the grass.
cure 1t into hay and haul 1t to the
stack or barns and think no more
about the whole matter until the
next year comes and then we go out
and go through the same motions
only get smaller crop and keep
this up until the yield Is SO small
that we feel 1t is necessary to plow
up the field and reseed 1t to clover
and timothy again. We don't go to
izing the meadow or tile drain to
prevent the water from drowning 1t
out during the wet season nor do we
plan to leave a stubble to protect
1t from the hot summer sun.
Animals will often walk from one
end of large pasture to another
to get a nibble of some variety OF
grass that is different from that In
the other end of the pasture.
Pastures that contain the greatest
number of varieties of grass are in
yariably the ones that will support the
most stock.
1t is one of the greatest evils of
our system Of farming to plow up
a good pasture for 1t requires num-
ber of years to get good turf es-
tablished.
In selecting grass seed for perma-
nent pasture select kinds that will
bloom in succession from early sum-
mer until late in the fall so that
when one kind is not growing there
will be another to occupy the soil
and prevent weeds from growing in
where the soil is not occupied.
In selecting grasses for the meadow
select varieties that flower about the
same time so that they may be cured
for hay at one cutting.
Select those that furnish the most
leaves and thus diminish the amount
of woody indlgestible matter In the
hay.
1t is folly to try to skim off sec
ond crop from the meadows. II the
growth Is too rank in the fall pas
ture 1t off with young stock but do
not pasture 1t close enough to in
1ure its chances of living through the
winter.
Nature provides for winter by pro
noting a rapid fall growth. The old
ideas of getting something for moth
ing have been exploded for long
time and If we cut three tons of hay
from our meadows we must feed
them accordingly and keep the bare
spots covered with grass instead of
weeds.
If we supply better forage rations
for our live stock they will come
through the winter In better condi-
tion and will require less grain to
keep them In a thrifty condition.
We, as a rule, are feeding too
much grain to our animals and unless
we devote more attention to providing
nutritious forage rations we must ex
pect less hardy and vigorous animals
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-08-25
Corean Annexation Real.

Tokio-The long-awaited annexation
of Corea by Japan is about to become
reality, according to special dis
patches from Seoul, published by the
Toxic press.
The dispatches announce that the
final negotiations for the annexation
were begun by Lieutenant-General Wis
count Terauehi, the japanese resident
general in Corea. 1t is believed the
negotiations will be concluded in two
or three DAYS.