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About The Columbia register. (Houlton, Columbia County, Or.) 1904-1906 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 12, 1906)
COLUMBIA REGISTER HOULTON OREGON NEWS OFTHE WEEK la aCentasi Im for Csr Busy leaders. A Resume ejf the Lets Important but Not Lett Interesting Events of the Past Week. The kaiser is confined to his bed with cold. France protests against a fresh insult from Castro. Germany fears that war will follow the Moroccan conference. King Edward has called for the elec tion of a new parliament. Binger Hermann is in Washington and sik. Ilia trial will occur in Feb ruary. President Roosevelt has submitted a lengthy report on the Panama canal to congress. The annual report of the Panama Railway company shows an earning of 5 per cent. A British merchant has been wrested by Russian authorities and imprisoned and beaten. An expedition will be sent to 8iberia by the Russian government to subdue the revolutionists. The State Normal school of New York has beea destroyed by fire. The lots will reach $200,000. A landslide at Haverstraw, New York, carried eight bouses with it. Sixteen persons were killed. Fighting still continues in Santo Do mingo. In a recent engagement 150 men out of 800 engagde on both sides were killed. The Chicago council is investigating a graft from which contractors are said to have obtained $5,000,000 of the city's money during tha past decade. A civil war is in progress inCtuador. The trial of Annapolis hazers is in progress. The Ruaiian douma has been called to meet March 3. Five men were killed near Chicago by the explosion of a ton of dynami'.e. The governor of Ohio was inaugurat ed in a glass cage owing to delicate health. Idaho officers are confl lent they are on the right track in the Steunenberg murder case. David II. M float says he will extend the Denver, Northwestern &, Pacific railroad to Portland. More evidence in the Smoot case is to be taken by the senate committee on privileges and elections. Much American money was lent abroad during 1905. Nearly $200, 000,000 went to Japan alone. . Alfred F. Norton, who has been conducting a grocery store at Indianap olis "as Christ would," bas gone bank rupt. H. II. Rogers , of the Standard Oil company, has defied the Missouri law by refusing to answer questions con cerning the oil business. As a result of a collision on the Philadeliiia & Erie railroad between a fast passenger and a freight, three trainmen were killed and 20 passengers more or lees eeriously injured. The revolution in Russia has spoiled the Christmas festivities. W'itte is accused of nullifying the concessions to the Liberals. NomoreJamaican8will.be allowled to go to Panama to work on the canal. The house and sentae are sure to clash over the appropriation of luoney. Fire in the heart of Kansas City de stroyed three blocks. The loss will reach $500,000. No lives were lost. Tho dry dock Dewey, oil its way to the Philippines, has reached Bermuda, where a stop was made for coal and provisions. Jerome is preparing to indict big fish in insurance companies in February. The small men are expected to turn state's evidence. Two commissioners of the Chinese emperor are on their way to this coun try to attend American schools and study our ways. The Navy department has presented medals of honor to the 11 members of the Bennington's crew who survived, for bravery in rescuing more unfortu nate shipmates. The secretary of the Interior has withdran more than 1,000,000 acres, of public land in Arizona and New Mexico from all forms of disposal except nnder the mineral laws for inclusion within forest reserves. SECOND IN TRADE. Immense Volume of Business With Gsrmany During 1905. Washington, Jan. 9. Trade between the United States and Germany, whose commercial relations are now the sub ject of negotiations between the two countries, aggregated in the fiscal year 1905 over $300,000,000. A report issued today by the bureau of Statis tics of the department of Commerce and Labor, says: "The imports from Germany were $118,000,000 in value and exceeded imports from that country in any ear Ire r year. The export to'Germany were $194,000,000 ia. value and ex ceeded our exports to that country in any earlier year except 1904, in which yer the total was over $214,000,000, this decrease in 1905 compared with 1904 having occurred in raw cotton and being due altogether to a fall in prices, since the quantity in 1905 was greater that in 1904. Imports from Germany increased $37,000,000 in the period from 1895 to 190A and ex potts to that country Increased $10,000,000 in the same time. "Germany stands second in the order of magnitude of our trade with foreign countries, both as to imports and exports. "Manfacturea are the bulk of the $118,000,000 worth of merchandise im ported from Germany. "In manufactures, especially copper, mineral, leather, scientific instrmuents and certain manufactures of iron and steel, our exports to Germany show a steady growth. The value of copper in bars and plates exported from the United States to Germany amounted to over $14,000,000. WILL TRY TO GET FACTS. Missouri's Attorney General Says Ht Does Not Expect Much. New York, Jan. 9. Attorney Gen eral Had ley, of Missouri, said tonight that he would probably ask for a hear ing in the Supreme court in this city on Wednesday or Thursday to deter mine whether II. II. Rogers and other directors of the Standard Oil company must answer questions at the hearing before Commissioner Sanborn regarding the control of oil companies operating in Miesouri. "I confess," be says, "that I did not have much hope when I came here that the Standard Oil directors would tell about the SUndard Oil control of the Waters-Pierce Oil company and two other companies operating in Missouri, but since they have appeared in answer to subpoenas, I shall make the beat effort I can to have them tell the facts. "I don't care, of course, to have any body committed for contempt. I shall ask the court to have the witnesses di rected to answer certain questions which they have declined to answer. If the court orders them to answer and they still' refuse, I shall have to leave to the court the question of contempt, "A refusal to answer in such a case would be neit best for my purpoee to an answer in the affirmative, since it would be equivalent to an admission." KENTUCKY IS RAMMED. Battleship Runs Aground in Fog In New York Harbor. New York. Jan. 9. While the bat tleship squadron under command of Rear Admiral Evans was proceeding to sea today, the battleships Kearearge and Kentucky ran aground in the har bor off the West Bank light houee. The Alabama and Illinois were follow ing next in line, and before they could alter their course, the Alabama collid ed with the Kentucky, striking her a glancing blow. The Illinois just got clear of the tangle and proceeded down the bay, anchoring outside the bar with the flagship Maine. . The starboard side of the Kentncky above the water line was quite badly damaged. She will come up to the navy yard tomorrow for repairs. The accident occurred shortly after 1 P M. The Alabama stood by to render assist ance to the Kentucky and Kearsarge and wireless messages were sent to the Brooklyn navy yard for tugs. Road Through the State. Eureka, Cal., Jan. 9. F. L. Evans, a civil engineer, claiming to be backed by one of the transcontinental railroad magnates, has proposed to build a rail road from Eureka east to Caspar, Wyo., there to connect with four lines. The proposed route is from Eureka, the terminus, to Belta Trinity river, striking Pitt river, following that stream through the Sierra Nevada mountains, touching Alturas, thence to Lakeview and Vale, in Oregon, thence through Southern Idaho and to Caspar, Wyo. Damages to American Property. St. Petersburg, Jan. 9. Mr. ' Meer, the American ambassador, has received from the consuls at Moscow and Odessa detailed reports of the injuries suffered by American property during the . re cent riots. A statement of the damages claimed will be forwarded by Mr. Meyer to the State department for instruction. OREGON STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST CONTAINS MANY DIFFICULTIES. Oregon State Primary Law Hard for Candidates to Follow. Salem Another very serious prob lem has arisen in connection with ths dlrvct primary law. The law requires that candidates for state offices shall file petitions from not less than seven counties, and that at leant 10 per rent of the prtcincts shall lie represented In each of the seven counties. Two per cent of the votes cast at the last state election for supreme Jndge by each par ty urast be represented on the petition. It has been the supposition until re cently that to Jong s the required number of counties and precincts were represented by the signatures of one or more voters that the bulk of the signa tures on a petition to make up the 2 per cent might come from one county, so long as the required number of names was filed with the secretary of state. It is now discovered that there must be 2 per cent of the vote cast by the party represented In each county and precinct represented, as well at throughout the state. The attorney general will probably he asked to render an opinion in regard to the number of signatures required from the counties and precincts. To secure 2 per cent of the voters in seven counties, and 10 per cent of the pre cincts in each of the seven counties, and in addition have 2 per cent of the pary vote in the entire state, will add to the difficulties of securing a petition. FORM NEW ORGANIZATION. Independent Telephone Companies of Oregon Unite. Portland In order to fortify them selves and protect their interests, rep resentatives of the independent tele phone lines in Oregon met here last week and formal a permanent orgniia tiun. It will be known as the Oregon Independent Telephone association, ai d is lormed after similar orgnixatinns in other states of the Union and affiliated with the national association of inde pendent telephone lines. The object of the association are to encourage development; foeter and stimulate the growth; protect the mu tual interests; promote and systema tize uniformity of accounting, opera tion, maintenance and construction of independent (non-Bell) telephone inter est, and to defend the same from un fair encoraclments f competition by co-operation and by such other avail able means as may, from time to time, seem advisable. Favor Woolen Mills. Albany The business men of the city met and discussed the proposition of securing the new woolen mill for this city. Judge Stewart, of the stock committee, withdrew from the active work of soliciting subscriptions, and Frank J. Miller was selected to fill the vacancy and the committee will push the work. The purpose of the com mittee is to secure subscriptions to the stock aggregating $15,000 toward the capital of $100,000, when the mill will be built and fitted up. The business men at the meeting were enthusiastic in support of the project, and the spirit manifested was in favor of co-operation among the bnsiness interests of the city for the upbuilding of Albany and its industries. Plans an Electric Line. Forest Grove At the meeting of the Forest Grove" city council last week, State Senator E. W. Haines, in behalf of the Forest Grove transportation com pany, a new organization, applied for a 25-year franchise for an electric railway in ForeBt Grove, to run from the South ern Pacific depot to the business section of the city, about two miles. Accord ing to the terms of the ordinance, the new line must be begun in 90 days, and completed in eight months. It ia to carry the United Statea mail, express and passengers. Senator Haines furn ishes elcclric light to Forest Grove from his plant about 12 miles distant, and, it is understood, will furnish pow er for the new road from bis plant. Buys Ranch In Gilliam. Condon A. 8. Hollen has purchased he 860-acre ranch on Trail fork, pil Ham county, belonging to J. W. Booth. The transaction, which involves about $15,000, is one of the most important real estate transfers for sometime here, and gives Mr. Hollen a most valuable farm and stock ranch. In the deal Mr. Booth takes residence property in Con don valued at about $5,000, consisting of several fine dwellings. Mr. Hollen is proprietor of the Condon Flouring mill. He will take possession of the ranch about March 1. Few Hops Left in Josephine. Grants Pass Several sales of hops have been made here recently at from 9 ' to; 10 cerits. About 500 bales have changed hands, and by February 1 but few hops will be held by the growers in Josephine county. There are quite a few baby hops still held and a few old ones, though not to exceed 500 bales in all. AMEND IRRIGATION LAWS. Irrlgationlits Say Conditions In Idaho Are Bstter Than In Oregon. Salem Prominent Irrigators of Ore gon are contidi'ting the advisability of asking the next legiilaure to amend the Irrigation laws in several particulate At the present time all the contracts with the slate for the reclamation of desert lands under the Carey act are baed upon the theory that the owners ol the canals and ditches are entitled In collect a perpetual annual rental from the landholders. In Idahu the land holders will eventually own and control the canals, ditches, headgates, etc. In the contract with the state of Idaho for the construction of the Twin Falls canal it is provided that a com pany shall be formed among the land owners on the basis of one share of stock for one share of water right, and that within seven years the control of the canals, ditches, dams and heao'gate hall pass to the corporation formed among the water users. Previous to the formation of this company and he fore the expiration of the seven years' limit, the construction company Is en titled to collect annually not exceeding 80 cents an acre. The same theory of ownership prevails in all government work. All the contracts for the reclamation of arid landa under the Carey art in this state allow the construction com panies the right to colli ct $1 an acre perpetually, the company agreeing to keep the canals and ditches in repair. Fruit Inspector in Linn. Albany The Linn county wort has appointed K. C. Armstrong, residing at Marion station, Marlon county, to act as fruit Inspector for Linn county, temporarily, on the recommendation of Horticultural Commissioner C. A. Park, of Kalem. Mr. Park wished to secure here a man who would be ready to begin war on pests at once. The court will at once select a man for per manent appointment who will be asked to take a short course In training under Professor A. B. Cordley, at the Oregon Agricultural college. New Railroad for Gilliam. Salern Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state for the Oregon Northern Railway company. The . incorporators are: William J. Mariner, R. W. Robinson ami C. E. Jones. The road runa from Ulalock, in Gilliam county, to Hard man, in Morrow county. The capital tock is $25,000, divided into 1,250 shares of $20 each. The principal place of business ia Heppner. Contracts at Interest. Salem The State Land board re ports interest bearing contractu out standing December 31, as follows: School land contracts, $W9,516.30; Agricultural college, $28,91)3.82; Uni versity, $3,788. PORTLAND MARKETS. Wheat Club, 72c; bluestem, 740 76c; red, M)c; valley, 73c. Oats No- 1 white feed, $27; gray, $26.50 per ton. Barley Feed, $23.00(323 50 per ton; brewing, $24.00024.50; rolled, $23.50 24.59. Buckwheat $2.50 per cental. Hay Eastern Oregon timothy, $13 50Q14.50 per ton; valley timothy. $9rt10; clover, $9(310; cheat, $8.50 9.50; grain hay, $8. Fruits Apples 75e$ 1.50 per box, persimmons, $1.25 per box; pears, $1.25 1. 50 per box; cranberries, $13 13.5d per barrel. Vegetables Beans, 20c per pound ; cabbage, l2c per pound; cauliflower, $1.25 per dozen; ce'ery, $33.60 per crate; pumpkina, ?4lc per pound; eprouts, 7)c per pound; (quash, yA l4c per pound; turnips, W)c$l per sack; carrots, 05 75c per sack; beets, 85c$l per sack. Onions Oregon, No. 1, $11.25 per sack; No. 2, 7590c. Potatoes Fancy graded Burbanks, C575c per sack; ordinary, 50G0c; Merced sweets, 2c per pound. Butter Fancy creamery, 27)30c per pound. Eggs Oregon ranch, 2930c per dozen. ' Poultry Average old hens, 12 IZC per pound; springs, 1214c; mixed chickens, 1212)c; broilers, 1516c; dressed chickens, 1415c; turkeys, live, 14lflc; turkeys dressed, choice, 1720c; geeae, live, 9llc; ducks, 15 10c. Hops Oregon, 1905, choice, 10llc per pound; prime, medium, 78c; olds, 57c. Wool Eastern Oregon average bebt, 1621c per pound; valley, 2420c; mohair, choice, 30c. Beef TJressed bulls, l2c per pound; cows, 34c; country steers, 44c. Veal Dressed, 88Jc per pound. Mutton Dressed, fancy 66Jc per pound; ordinary, 45c; lambs, 7 Pork Dressed, 67Kc per pound, BRITAIN READY 10 STRIKE. Would Have Smashed Rojsctvsnsky if Togo Had Lost St. Petersburg, Jan. 6. The rrtnark able allegation that the British fleet was held In rraMlueaa to destroy the Russian fleet, If the battle of the Sea of Japan had gone In the Russians' favor,. Is made by Admiral Rojrstveusky In a letter published In the Novo Vremya today with the permission of the ruin Ister of marine. Referring to the aUolute secrecy of Admiral Togo In regard to the disposi tion of his forrtt, Rojeatvensky de clares that "this was unknown even to the admiral of the British fleet allied with the Japanese, who concentrated his loict s tl Wei Hal Wei, In ei illa tion of receiving an order to annihilate the Russian net, If this, the final ob ject of Grtat Britain, was herond the power ol the Japanese." From Admiral RojMveniky't ac rouut of his tactics In the battle ol the Sa ol Japan, the reader Is almost convinced that the Kualan commander outruaneuvered Admiral Togo at every point, and waa himself ths real victor. Us delates he knew Admiral Togo's) exact whereabouts two days before the battle, made his disposition according ly and entered the fight with his eye open. ,. Mr. Spring-Rice, the British charge d'affalrs, without waiting for instruc tions from his government, demanded an explanation from Foreign Mirisler Lammlorff this atternoon of the sta'e menta contained in the admiral's letter to the Novoe Vrriuya. MAY HOLD BALANCE. United States May Act as Arbiter In Moroccan Conference. Washington, Jan. 8. The agitation In Europe over the coining Moroccan confeteuce and the remit It may bring haa apread to th!a country and officiate here are now deeply interrated In the matter Itecaime of the rercently dritd oped fact that the American delegation haa become the m at prominent factor of the gather ing. It haa been believed here that the varioua European govetnmenta which are so deeply Interested in the confer ence, notably France and Germany, had agreed to a program which would he adhered to rigidly. The posibillty of a aplit between these two govern ments on some of the questions In volved may throw the United Statee into a position where Ita delegates with their votes will have the power to settle the question. In that tvent, it is con sidered, the position of the United Hates may become embarrassing. It is learned on good authority that the UniUnl Statea government w 11 do everything in ita power to bring about a peaceful settlement of the issues which will li discussed at the confer ence. From tills it appears that Presi dent Roosevelt haa again determined lo use all his power in kwping the world at peace. The difficulties of the situa tion are great and the American mis sion will undoubtedly have much work to do. Dolliver Will Fight Delay. Washington, Jan. 8. Senator Dolli ver, of Iowa, will resist to the utmost any attempt of the committee on in terstate commerce of which he ia a memlier to defer action upon tailroad rate legislation until the house hat passed a bill. The present majority of the committee is opposed to giving the Interstate Commerce commission power to change rates. Three of the Republi cans, however, stand with the Demo cratlc members for regulation as gen erally defined by the president. Great Printing Trust In East. Cincinnati, Jan. 6. Tho United Statea Printing company, capital $3,. 370,300, one of tho largest concerns of its kind in the country, wi be leased to the United States Printing company, of New Jersey, if the atockhohlers on February 1 ratify the action of th di rectors announced today. The com pany has plants in Brooklyn, Mont clair, N. J., Norwood and Cincinnati. The total output is estimated to be nearly $2,600,000 annually. The new holding company will take over all the plants of the company. Mutineers Rule in Siberia. St. Petersburg, Jan. 6. Grave ap prehension is felt regarding conditions in Manchuria. No direct word has been received from General Linievitch, the Russian commander In chief there, since December 2 last, at which time he reported the troops were defying their officers and burning and pillaging at will. Officials at the war office de clare that they fear the mutineers are In absolute control east of Lake Baikal. Workmen in the naphtha works at Bakn went on strike yesterday, and it is feared there will be trouble there. California to Celebrate. Washington, Jan. 8. Representative Kahn, of California, introduced a bill today providing for an appropriation of $5,000,000 for an exposition in San Francisco in 1913 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of, the Pacific ocean by Balboa.