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About Heppner gazette. (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 13, 1902)
The Heppner Gazette ii;v trial ii:nii:i. Halliet Sentenced to Pay Fine and (jio to Jail. Des Moines, Nov. 8-Judge Monger, of the Uuited States court, today refused to grant Leston Balliet, known as the ''Mining King," a new trial and sen tenced him to pay a fine of $1000 and to serve one year in the county jail. Balliet was couvicted last Spring of using the United States mail for fraud ulent purposes. In 1900 he purchased what was known as the "White Swan" mine in Baker City, Or., which had been deserted by the original owners, and immediately began to exploit the same through newspaper advertise ments and sold stock on the monthly payment plan. It was shon upon the witness stand at the time of the trial that over $180,000 was received by Balliet from small investors from all over the United States. It was also shown that not a dollar was expanded upon the mine, although representa tions were made t j the contrary in his advertising matter. Balliett gave notice of an appeal. The case has been tried twice and has cost the (iovprnment fully $50,000. Balliet was put in charge of the Mar sbal until he can secure bonds, in ac cordance with his statement thut he in tends to appeal to the United States Supreme court. He appears not wor ried by the pentei.ee, which is fully up to common expectation. Sheep to go on Itcserve. Washington, Nov. 7. The Secretary of the Interior today fixed the number of sheep to be allowed to graze in the Mount Rainier forent reserve, Washing ton, next summer, a 1(17,000, with 0300 horses and cattle. In the Washington reserve, 20,000 sheep and 4000 horses and cattle will he admitted to graze. This is a reduction in number made necessary becausa of overgrazing during the past Feason, when 172,000 sheep were grazed on the Rainier and 25,000 sheep on the Washington reserve. Sheep grazing is permitted from July I to September 25, cattle and horse graz ing from June 1 to October 1. Sheep admitted to the Washington reserve will be confined west of Lake Chelan. Handling Heavy Tonnage. The big diedjer on the John Day re cently put in commission by the Empire company, is making an excellent saving. The last reports are to the effect that the big machine is approaching its max imum capacity, which is 2,500 yards per day. This has not been reached, but the daily work is much nearer than earl ier, while the various parts were being given a test. The saving is excellent and gratifies the owners. Mr. Pomeroy is pleased with his machine in every re spect Preparations are being made for winter work. Grant County News. Ilocrs Oct i.arfrcr Grant. London, Nov. 7. Generals Botha and Delarey and ex-President Schalkburger were witnesses of tonight's debate in the House of Commons over the civil service estimate piaciug the additional amount required as a grant to aid the Transvaal and Orange River Colony during the present fiscal year at $40,000, 000, which ended in agreeing to vote the sum in question. FRIEND OF THE THIRSTY. Water Cooler In the Capitol Corri dors Placed There Through the Efforts of Seaator Plumb. "It took the late Senator Plumb, of Kansas, nearly two years to get these water coolers placed in the corridors of the capitol." said a gen tlemnn as he quenched his thirst with ice water the other day. accord ing to the Washington Post. "The senator was a tighter when he went into a fight, and it is said that some of his cim-titticnts who were visit ing Vas.iii:;vnn for the first time called his attention to the fact that it was impossible for a stranger to get a drink of water in the big building. Of course, people w.ho know the ropes can dod'je into one of the numerous committee rooms nnd get a drink of water, and fre quently something stronger, but be fore tlie coolers were placed in the main corridors the stranger stood little show. "When the complaint was made to Senator Plumb he at once deter mined that there should be water for all who wished it. The senator went to work, introduced a bill, but this was lost in committee, and after repeated efforts, lasting nearly two years, he managed to get it in as an amendment to an appropria tion bill, wjth himself as 'one of the conferees. He was appealed to to give up the effort, but announced that he would defeat the whole bill unless the amendment for coolers stuck. That settled it, and during the next recess the coolers were placed in the walls. The water is kept cool by going through a coil of pipes through and around the storeroom in the basement of the building, where the ice for use in the building is stored. I never take a drink here but that I think of Sen ator Plumb, one of the best men who ever came to the senate and who killed himself by overwork." Amrloaaa In Manitoba, Twenty-five thousands American farmers have migrated to Manitoba this spring, and the Canadians are get ting a little unesy lest these pioneers may sometime start a movement for the annexation of the province to the United tates. But as there is really very little difference in the govern ment of the two countries po far as the rights of the farmers are concerned it isn't probable that the immigrants from south the boundary have any Kinislcr motives. What they are after is land and room to expand. The home stead law has resulted in the taking up of all the available nrnHe land in the United States and Manitoba is the "last chance." It is a great cattle country as well as a good place for raising spring wheat. It will soon le settled up at the rate people are push ing in there this year. Most of the immigrants are from the prairie states. Nebraska State Journal. A s uoniODS reea ana 6 iv Good accommodations for takiDg care of and t feeding horses. 6 $ Prices Reasonable. Horses intrusted to my care will be well taken care of. Wm. Gordon, Mam Street, - - 1'epwer, Oregon. t THE ROUTE Through personally conducted Tourist sleeointr cars between Portland and Chi cago once a week, and between Ogden and Chicago three times a week, via the Scenic Line. Through standard sleeping cars daily bet wee11 Ogden and Chicago via the Scenic Line. Through standard sleeping cars daily between Colorado Springs and St Louis. Through standard and tourist sleeping cars daily between Han Francisco and Chicago via Los Angeles and Kl I'aso. Through standard sleeping ears and chair cars daily between St. Paul ami Chicago. Be sure to see that your ticket reads via the Great Rock Island Route The be t and most reasonable dining car ser vice. Midday lunch 50 cents. For rates, folders and descriptive literature write to L. B. GORHAM. T. J. CLARK, GENERAL AGENT. TBAV. PASS. AGT. 250 Alder St,, Portland, Ore. THe Nonnwesiern Line 8 trains daily between St. Paul and Chicago comprising The Latest Pullman Sleepers, Peerless Pining Cars. Library and Observation Cars, Free Reolining Chair Cats. The 20 Century Train, "The Northwestern Limited," Huns every day in the year. The Finest Train in the World. Electric Lighted Steam Heated To Chicago by Daylight. The Badger State Express, the Finest Pay Train running between St Paul and Chicago via. the Short Line. Connections from the West made via. The Northern Pacific, Great North em and Canadian Pacific Kys. This is also the best line between Omaha, St Paul and Minneapolis. All agents sell tickets via, "The Northwestern Line." W. H. MEAD, H. L. SISLEK. lien. Agent. Ticket Agt 24 Alder St.. Portland, Ore. 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Through Palace anil Tourist Sleepers, Dining and P.ull'et Smoking Library Cars Daily Trains; Fast Time: Service and Scen ery I'neo'.ialed. ! For Rates, Folders and Full information re i garding tickets, routes, etc. call on or address j J. W. PHAI.ON, T. P. A, II . Dickson, C. T. A j 122 THIRD ST, PORTLAND. ! a. r. c. denxiston. g. w. r. a., f 12 First Avenue, - Seattle, Wash ApalaceA M M AN I'FACTl' RE RS OF ' i I FINE CANDIES J 11. D. Wood & Co 1
