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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-05-27
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Interesting Programme Rend-
ered-Dr. Heppe's Ad-
dress.

The q. A. X. memorial exercise
In the Ellis Opera hous Seunda.
afternoon attracted a large crowd
The following program was effectively
rendered:
America.
Prayer-Rev. j. NJ. Wilder.
Scripture reading-Rev. Good
heart.
Anthem-"T Art the Father. v
Reading, Lincoln's Getteysburg
Address Rev. Jas. Byers.
Memorial Address w. H..
Hoppe, ID. ID.
Prayer-Rev. j. NJ. Wilder.
Anthem-"Priase Unto the Father.
Bendiction-Rev. Jas. Byers.
While the main feature Of the
exercises was DIR. Heppe's address,
the music by a union choir, and the
readings were matters Of interest.
AZ basis Of his discourse DIR.
Hoppe chose the following scripture
from st. John: III the Son, there.
fore, shall make ye free, ye shall be
free indeed" Leading up to the
practical application Of freedom, he
said that freedom, liberty, Is one Of
the basic principles Of all animate
life. II Ia Natures law to be free
at any cost. Among the lower
animals nature works the survival Of
tho fittest through we'll known evo-
lutionary laws, while In the instance
Of man, her dominant creature, every
great reform, every forward movement
In civilization Of world wide effect
through past history, has been
marked by blood and battlefelds and
bleaching bones. He saw In all this
the same immutable laws Of God
which characterize not only mans
actions, his strife for liberty, for
principle, but which govern all
nature.
While the speaker entered due en-
comium upon the heroes, and leaders
of the Union, and complimented the
men In gray as brave and worthy
foemen, his address was scientific
and philsosophic rather than
eulogistic or historical. He cited
the principles and showed that they
applied to the matter In hand. His
theme was we'll outlined, carefully
Rrasped and we'll presented.
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Union Iron Works Man Here.

N. d. Phelps, representing the
Union Iron Works, Of San Francesca,
was In the city few days last week
looking over the field. He left for
Portland, but will be back here again
In q short time.
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BIG HARDWARE
DEAL CLOSED.
PROMOTED BY ROBBINS AND
BELL. OF SUMPTER.
AN D

Basehe 'Sske Company File Articles Of Ia.
eospos4sion-CapitaI Stock $4,000
Tske.Ovts the Two Stores Of Basehe
Company At Sump,es and Baker City
and That Of Sage & Grace, Baker City
- -Fokmss Ownsn Retain Substantial
lotesess-Ofics and Director.
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pany, left this week for Portland
where he will submit figures on a
machinery contract. He will be away
five or six days.
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To Figure on Con,raet,
W. =. Swarts, resident representa-.
tive Of the HoltoH Machinery CON-
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Use Giant Powder. Fuse and Caps.
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administer the ordinances, and J. S. Will
dredge continued in the hands of the presd-
dent. w. ]. F. Lftsinger was placed in the
hands of the president.
The board recommended that the confer
ence pass a resolution to the effect that all
preachers be required to report to confer
ence whether they had or had not met their
obligations to said ministerial board. The
motion occasfoned quite a lengthy Discus
sion, and after several amendments were
recommended the following question was
adopted:
Are you in debt to the board of mindste-
rial education? If so, have you met your
obligations?" All pastors are required to
their personal report.
The following gentlemen were received
into the conference by President Little D.
M. Dibble C7ayborne Phillips, F. P. Krauss,
H. c. Staley, r. s. Shipley, p W. Crousby
and 8. J. Hooker.
1t was shown by the report Of the stew
ard OF the Superannuated Fund Society
that nearly 1O2 per cent of the assessment
has been paid, leaving a balance on hand
of $50. Rev. J. D. Kinzer of Washington
moved that this balance be distributed
among the claimants, and the motion was
adopted unanimously. amid applause
The following were Introduced to the con-
ference: Rev. DR.. George Shaffer ex-presi-
dent Of the Pittsburg Methodist Protestant
conference; Rev. J. A. johnson of the Pitts
ger from Clark Memorial Independent
Methodist Church: Mr.. l.. W. Hopkins
messenger from st. Johns Independent
Methodist Church, and. Rev. T. J. Ogburn
the corresponding secretary of the board of
foreign missions.
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UPON HIS REAPPOINTMENT
Resolutions of Congratulation Received
by Commissioner Macfarland-

Commissioner mcfarland today re-
ceived copies of the resolutions recently
adopted by the North Capitol and Ecking-
ton Citizens Association and the Citizens
Northwest Suburban Association congra tu-
lating him upon his reappointment as Com
missioner of the District of Columbia In
the resolutions adopted by the lexington
citizens 1t was stated that the association
views with satisfaction the reappointment
of Henry b. F. Mcfarland as one of the
Commissioners of the District Of Columbia
for the reason that it has found him to he
an official who has endeavored to be inst
and impartial in both recommending leeis-
lation and seeing to the proper observance
OF the laws, according to their spirit and
intent. when enacted: and an official AL
ways ready to carefully investigates and act
upon subjects presented for his considera-
ton. and to accord a patient and courteous
nearing to citizens having occasion to ap-
pear before him.
The Citizens Northwest Suburban Assoc
citation. in the resolutions adopted. de-
clared We desire to publicly record our
gratihcation at the reappointment of Mr..
mcfarland as Commissioner Of the Dis
trict for another term Of three years. and
oeslre to express our satisfaction over the
splendid work that he has ACCOMPLISHED in
behalf of the entire District. This associa-
ton especially approves Of this reappoint-
ment In view of the fact that Mr. Macfar-
land has fully Endorsed the public work per
formed by the various citizens associations
OF the District. and has co-operated with
them In commendable degree Mr.. Mac
farland has endeavored to put himself in
close touch with the philosophical citi-
Zens OF this District. and as a result he has
endeavored to further advance the interests
or the people. We believe him to be honest.
intelligent and faithful in the discharge of
his public duties and we hereby tender him
our corolal support in maintaining and ad-
vancing the public interests"
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VALUABLE PRIZES OFFERED.
Medals for Proficiency in Music to
Pupils in Public Schools.

AS the result of conferences between
Commissioner mcfarland and Mr.. w. p.
Van Wickle. the offer of the Bradbury
Piano Company to reward proficiency in
music in the public schools has been en-
larged so that there will be an annual
prize. gold medal-worth $5O-presented
to the most proficient white pupil and an
other of equal value for the most pro-
ficient colored pupil. The formal offer was
received by Commissioner Macfarland this
morning in two letters. one offering the
medal for the white scholar and one for
the colored. The letters state that the
prizes are to be annual, the company to
give separate medals each school year. the
medal to become the property Of the sue
cessful competitor.
Commissioner Mcfarland. who is en-
trusted by the offer with the details of the
award Of the medals, will consult the board
of education.
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WHITE RIBBoNERs TO MEET.
Quarterly Conference to Be Held i,
Gurley Memorial Church.

Arrangements have been completed for
the quarterly convention of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of the District
to be held in Gurley Memorial Presbyterian
Church on Florida avenue, between 9th and
7th streets northwest. tomorrow at 1880
am. to pm The District president will
call the convention to order at 1920. and
the devotions will be conducted by Mrs.
NJ e. Catlin, evangelistc superintendent
Of LIE Droit Union
The report of the last quarterly conyen-
ton Will be made by the recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Emma Sanford Shelton, follow
ed by report of the quarters work of the
local unions by the corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. w. q. De Riemer. The report
OF the treasurer, Mrs. Charles p. Grand
field. and that of the auditor, Mrs. Henry
F. Brian. will also be presented.
Mrs. Emma r. Randolph. superintendent
of work among soldiers, sailors and ma
rines, will tell of the work accomplished
at Fort Myer. the arsenal, Soldiers Home
and Fort Washington in the last three
months This report Will be followed by
those of Miss Cornelia G. Lloyd. superin-
tendent Of literature; Mrs. C. e. Ritter,
superintendent Of heredity; Mrs. T. A. Will
Hams, superintendent of Young Wage
Farmers Club: and that Of the work Of
young women, which will be given by Mrs.
C.. q. Emie.
The address of welcome, to be delivered
by the Rev. J.. Russell verbycke, pastor Of
the church, will be responded to by Mrs
Nellie H. Bradley for the convention.
At IL 80 sharp a cradle roll service will
be conducted by Mrs. Don p. Blaine when
a number Of children will be presented by
their parents and consecrated to the cause
Of temperance.
Mrs s. NJ Hartsock will give a Bible
reading and offer the noontide prayer. the
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managed to reach the destination and oo-
tot he missionary


One of the Indians then told the papal
delegate of their grievances ana thankeo
him for admitting them to an audience
Mgr. Falconio welcomed the Indians cor
daily and advised against harsh measures
in bringing about the reforms they desired
Chariot is a brave of seventy-tWo years
and the son OF Chief Victor OF the Sellsn
tribe. which held sway in the Bltter Roo'
the United States under treaty made with
the late President Garfield.
He impresses one as being intensely IN
earnest and having at heart only right ano
justice. His strong face denotes nrmness
and sagacity, and, withal, gentle AND
fatherly manner. Under his aged and
wrinkled visage there is a striking cnarac-
ter. He has the prominent Roman nose,
powerful physique and calm demeahor
He weighs every utterance before 1t leaves
his lips. He talks directly to the point and
will not tolerate divergence from the main
subject in hand. His evident honesty OF
purpose carries weight with his remarks
His sole object appears to be that or the
good and welfare of his people. he Is nor
in the least mercenary. He wants justice
for his people.
Chariot is man of striking dignity. He
does not speak word of English, but MS
interpreter conveys his IDEAS literally, ana
aIlnough he talks in strange gibberish, II
does not take an observer long to under
stand the import of the old mans remarks
and his earneStneSS.
Charlots native pride was sorely shocked
when he realized that at the instigatton OF
Indian Agent Smead an opposing delegation
was sent to Washington to represent him.
he would not stand for this. and despite
the adverse position taken blythe agent ne
determined to go and present his case for
his people to the great father.
In the party was young PasQuale. He Is
handsome young brave of twenty-eight
years. He was the most ,gorgeousiy attired
member of the parity. crHe Wore q coat
buttons and a wealth of white beads adorned
his neck and breast and would be the envy
of the up-to-date sDciety, debutante. Eas
splendid growth of thair shung In graceful
showing the outlines, ofs-his mobile coun-
tenance. xEW
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FLATHEAD INDIANS HERE
Have Come to Ask That Thew Be
Treated Justly.

Chief Chariot, with delegation of Flat
head Indians. has brought to this city to
lay before the commissioner of Indian at
fairs certain grievances connected with the
administration OF the affairs Of his tribe He
was received by Mgr. Falconio, papal legate
to this country. Saturday. The Indians are
all Catholics and when they first arrived in
this city last week they called at the Cath
Ole Indian bureau. and arrangements were
made for the call on Mgr. Falconio. Rev.
Father Ketcham, the head of the Indian
bureau. introduced the Indians and In doing
so told the papal legate Of the tagerness
OF the Flatheads to embrace the Catholic
religion. He said they sent three parties to
st. Louis to engage a Catholic missionary
many years ago, and, after many difficult
ties which resulted in the utter disappear
ance OF the first party. the killing OF the
second party by the Sioux. the third party
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morning exercises closing with a solo by
Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, and the convention
will adjourn for lunch at $780,

morning exercises closing with a solo by
Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, and the convention
will adjourn for lunch at 1890.
The afternoon session will open at 1 80
with devotions conducted by Mrs. c. w.
Gallagher, District superintendent of evan
gelistic work. followed by duet entitled
1.-THE Canteen Gone Forever by Misses
Irma and Mabel Callahan.
The report of the board Of trustees will
be made by the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Jennie H. Robinson; financial
secretary. Mrs. Emma Sanford Shelton;
treasurer. Mrs. Walter Brown; auditor,
Mrs. Arson 8. Taylor.
The following superintendent will re-
port: Railroad and firemen, Miss s. H.
Martin: associate superintendent of Loyal
Temperance Legion work, Mrs. Luella c..
Grouse; school of methods, Mrs. T. A. Will
liams: prison and Jail work. Mrs. Caroline
Foust; peace and arbitration, Mrs. G. D.
-Warder; work among colored people, Miss
Ella M. Boston: unfermented wine, Mrs.
M. M. White: temperance. and labor, Mrs.
Catharine M. Case; mercy. Mrs. Emma
Berry; non-alcoholic medication. Mrs.
Grace Mackinson; Sabbath observance.
Mrs. M. E. Catlin; medal contest. Miss
Grace Wedding; anti-narcotics, Mrs. Ella
Drew; work among foreigners. Mrs. Han
nah Crosby.
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The Democracy and Mexico.

10 tie E0ltOr OF Inc Evening Quar-.
One Of the funniest events that has oc-
Cured in connection with the canal treaty
was to see the democrats in the Senate in
sist on amending the treaty SO as to in
clude Mexico. by name. as one of the coun-
tries from which we did not desire or in
tend to acquire territory. On that they
voted solidly as a party. the only question
on which they SO voted. That Is somewhat
different from the position of the demo
cratic party in 1844-46 In 1874 the con-
troversy with Great Britain. as to our right
to the northwest territory was at its
height. President Tyler in his message,
asserted In strong terms our right to the
territory to $40. and the national demo-
cratic convention adopted a resolution en-
bracing the famous cry Of ''54. 40 or fight,
on which battle cry they elected Polk, who
in his first annual message of December 2,
1845. reasserted our right to the territory
UP to 5440 saying that ''our title to the
whole of Oregon (which then extended to
a. W was asserted. and. as Is believed,
maintained by irrefragible facts and argli-
ments." and that the proposition that we
should accept the British proposal to make
the 40th degree the boundary "can never
for moment be entertained by the
United States without an abandonment of
their Just and clear territorial rights. their
own self-respect and the national honor
But suddenly change came over the
spirit OF their Dreams While they were
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electing Polk on the cry of "a 49, or fight, +"
John {. Calhoun. here In this CITY, was
negotiating treaty with the British min
istry for our surrender down to 49, which
was concluded by Buchanan, Secretary of
State in Folks cabinet. in June, 1S46!
This was Immediately followed by the
war with Mexico. the main. IL not the sole
object of which was the acquisition of ter
rttory for the extension Of slavery, hoping
thereby to keep the government under con-
troll of the pro-slavery party. Neither
then nor subsequently did the democratic
party have any scruples against acquiring
territory from Mexico. no matter by what
means. determined effort was made by
the democrats to make California a slave
state. but the influx of people from the
northern and western states prevented. At
the first election there they nominated for
Attorney General E. c. J. Kewen, fire
eater" from Mississippi, and who was one
OF the flibusters under Walker.
In view OF these facts it is q most re-
markable event to see the democratic party
In the Senate now SO anxious that the
United States should declare that we have
no intention to rob Mexico Of any more of
her territory! Instead of any such idea.
publican rule in 1885. went to the relief of
Mexico, by notifying her European in
vaders to leave. which they did at once
What need then for any such declaration
this continent. except, perhaps, Colombia.
with whom we were treating and that only
to remove any suspicion that parties might
have. that when once we got foothold by
building the canal we would seize their ter
ritory. We certainly do not want it il we
have to take the mongrel population
with It.
The history and acts Of the United States
during their entire existence ought to be
satisfactory on that point without any
formal declaration: but whether 1t is or not,
the sudden zeal Of the democrats so incon-
sistent with their previous action. is very
funny indeed. Can 1t be possible that the
democratic senators had forgotten these
events or did they think the people had?
The younger generation. of course. know
OF them only from reading the history Of
those days. but remember them WELL both
the $40 campaign and the Mexican war.
which was 30 vigorously denounced in the
House by Tom Corwin. who said IF were
Mexican I would welcome the invaders
with bloody hands to hospitable grayes!'
1t was beyond question the most. II not the
only unjust. war in which our country ever
engaged: but fortunately. slavery Is at an
end and no. such motive can ever actuate
any party In this country again.
w. c. DODGE
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Preservation of Furs.

IIeSeGVdtlOI1 Oi uIS.
1.-THE cold atmos=
phere prevents the
drying out of the
natural oils i'm the
skin, and they
Therefore re ain
their softness and
flexibility, i'm adj
dition to which it
has been fou m d
that the brilfiancy
of color of fur is
somewhat revived
by storage i'm a
cold atmosphere"
in the Fur Trade
The only fire.
proof cold storage
rooms i'm WASH
ington are i'm the
Storage Depart
ment of the Amer
lean Security and
Trust Company.
l14O Fifteenth St.
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Three Fishermen Drowned,

A message from Leonardtown. Md. states
that Thos. Wilson. Jet Brown and Warren
Drawn. fishermen. were drowned in Brit
tans bay near Abelis wharf. Saturday
morning. The three young men with two
others were in the employ Of a fish packing
house at Mundy's Point. Northumberland
county. Virginia. and were engaged In
fishing when their boat overturned. All
succeeded in crawling on the bottom of the
overturned boat. and two Of the party went
ashore in a small skin for aid. Securing a
large boat they returned in a few hours. but
when they reached the overturned boat the
men had disappeared. It Is supposed they
became exhausted from cold, and losing
their hold fell into the water.
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THE FRIENDLY VISITORS.
On Tour to Obtain Information Regard
ing District Institutions.

ing D1SIc1cL INSTITUTIONS.
Several of the members Of the conference
class of friendly visitors of the Associated
Charities paid a visit to the Industrial
Home School yesterday. The class is max
ing tour of the District institutions of
this character and the first visit was that
to the industrial school. The party was ac-
companied by Rev. Joseph I. Mcguire.
chairman of the class; Mr.. Charles F. We'll
Ter, general secretary Of the Associated
Charities, and Mr.. ]. B. T. Topper, mem
Der Of the board of managers of the Asso-
ciated Charities. The visitors arrived dur
ing the regular Sunday service Of the school
and were conducted first to the assembly
room, where the services were being held.
Here Superintendent Skinner and several
members of the board of trustees of the
institution received them.
AT the conclusion of the Sunday service
Mr.. Skinner explained to the visitors the
methods under which the institution was
operated and gave them general out
line of its history and the plan of the
work that is to be done. The party was
then divided into several groups and each
group placed under the escort of an officer
of the school, who explained to them the
various features of the work. The plan of
allowing partial self government to the
pupils Of the institution was recently in
troduced by Superintendent Skinner. The
boys and girls are allowed to pass laws
for the regulation of discipline and elect
judges to administer the laws The visitors
expressed themselves as much pleased with
the school and it's work After the school
had been assembled in general meeting the
prominent members Of the board of visit
ors was introduced and several addresses
were made.
Mr.. Charles F. Weller told the boys and
girls of the courage and persistency of
young boy who recently left the school to
help support his mother, who was rendered
helpless by the amputatiOn Of one of her
limbs. This boy worked with an express
company and is now shoveling coal. doing
in years Many Of those in the school re-
membered the boy of whom Mr.. Weller
spoke and the teachers spoke highly of his
character Addresses were also made to
the inmates of the school by Rev. Joseph
I. Mcguire and Mr.. ]. B. T. Topper.
The next visit of the class will be paid
to the District Jail April Is, at pm. The
reform school will be visited April "a, and
May visit will be made to the Home
for the Aged. in charge Of the Little Sis
ters of the Poor.
The following members of the conference
class were included in the party at the
Industrial Home School yesterday: Mr..
John H. CARRIER. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward B.
Olney, Leon A. Elmer, w. D. Mackenzie,
Mrs L. 8. Williams. Mrs T. NJ Riffel. Miss
Zana Clendening Miss E. A. Woodbury.,
Miss II. Ida Curry. agent of the Associated
Charities; Miss F. S. Crosby, Mrs III. G.
Bebb. Miss Flora Golsh. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
F. Melbourne Mrs. J. w. Clendening Miss
c. G. Barnum, Mrs. j. B. T. Upper. Mrs
D. c. Ludlow, Mr.. w. H. Davis, Mrs. NAL
com Seaton. Miss Kate B. Barlow, Mrs.
Emily L. NourSe, Mrs. H w RIackford
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ELDERS ORDAINED.
Proceedings Of NJ. P.sAnnual Confer
ence in Session At Pocomoke.

S0C0 III 605o439 NJ = O~~A~AS>~~'
At the sessions of16hs Maryland annual
conference OF the Methodist Protestant
Church. held at Poeemoke City. Nd. yes
terday, President F. Tsnkttle OF the con-
ference ordained theafon6wing as elders In
the church: Rev. James A. Straughn, pas
tor Mount Tabor NJ. p Church. Washing
ton, and Revs. r. J. Phillips. J. L. Nicols,
W. N. Sherwood and e. Perry. The ordi-
nation sermon was preached by Rev. J. M
Holmes.
The faculty OF instruction presented Its
report at Saturdays session. According to
the report ]. E. Nichols. F.. ]. Phillips and
E. P. Perry have passed through the con-
ference course. J. h straughn and Thos
Wheeler were passed on to the third year.
e. H. Jones, H. H. Price and Roscoe
strausberg were passed to the second year:
E. L. Bunce was recommended to the board
OF ministerial education. p. w. Crosby. D..
N. Dibbie. G: ]. Hooker. 7. p. Krauss,
Ciayborne Phillips, II. C. Staley and r. L.
SMpley. were received into the conference
On probation and passed into the first-
year class. and were received formally by
the president w. NJ. Jett was licensed to
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William Campbell. the elderly colored
man who was operated upon at the Emer-
gency Hospital Friday for strangulated
hernia, is improving. The operation was
performed by DIR. George T. Vaughn.
Campbell is seventy-seven years old and is
apparently out OF danger.