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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
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CHICAGO. ILL.,. May To-day the
Modern yoodmen of America meet in
state convention in thirty-six states of
the union TO elect delegates to the
head camp meeting at indianapolis next
month. and which is expected to mark
turning point in the history of the
order The order is fraternal benev-
olent organization, first organized in
Iowa in 1883, and which in the score of
years ~ has existed has spread its
ramiications throughout the country
until ity total membership now ex-
ceeds 100000. Like other orders of
its kind, the Modern Woodmen has
found M recent years that some read
1nstment of its financial plan is neces-
sary in order that both ends may
meet When the order was young and
the disbursements in the way of death
benefits few in number the initiation
ices and assessments were ample to
cover the outlay and leave a good bal
ance on hand. But now that the early
members are being claimed by death
at pore rapid rate 1t has become
necessary that something should be
done 10 make the accounts balance.
Those Entrusted with the management
OF the orders affairs, including Will
liam A. Northcott of Illinois, who has
been head consul for many years in
sist that an increased assessment is
the only remedy. The plan fathered
by the head officers and on which they
have spent large sums trying to edu-
cate the members. is what is known as
the step-rate plan. The chief feature
OF the plan is that it provides that for
every five years additional age on a
member the rate Is to be increased
The plan was proposed at the biennial
convention of the head camp at St
Paul TWO years ago. and was referred
for action to the various local and
state camps. AT the meetings of the
state camps today the delegates will
be Instructed how to vote on the prop
osition when 1t comes up for consider
alton and action at the head camp con-
yention at Indianapolis. From reports
received from Iowa, Illinois, Kansas,
Nebraska. Minnesota, Indiana and 9TH
er states where the order is strongest
1t appears that a vast majority OF the
rank and file of the membership is op-
posed to the readjustment scheme.
With the strong opposition that is de-
veloping to the present administration
of the order there is u bright prospect
for lively times at the coming Indian
apoliS gathering
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF
EASTERN eLERGTMEN

PITTSBURG, Pa, May 6.-Several
hundred lay and clerical delegates are
here for the annual convention of the
Eastern Synod OF the German Evan
gellcal Lutheran church, which will be
in session here during the next siy
days. The district embraces the terri
tory from New England to North Caro-
lima on the south and Ohio on the
west, The benevolent and educational
work of the church will be reviewed
and a quantity of other business. in
cluding the election of officers to serve
for three years will be transacted
The gathering will be formally open,
ed this evening with Rev, w, H, Walk,
er OF New York presiding
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
COLLEGE TO TEACH SOCIALISM.

WICHITA. Kan, May 6.-The Amer
lean Socialist college. the only institu-
tion of its kind in the United States
opened its doors for students In this
city today. The college is organized
to teach socialist doctrine and spread
socialist literature throughout the
country and it is the intention of the
promoters to make Wichita the princi.
pal distributing point for the spread
OF socialist teachings throughout
America. The head Of the institution
is Thomas E. VIII. formerly president
of the Kansas State Agricultural col.
lege and dean of Ruskin college, the
soclalistic institution at Trenton. Mo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
GENERAL STRIKE THREAT
ENED AT TOPEKA

TOPEKA. Kan, May Ga general
strike is threatened here due TO diff
ficulty with bakers. An effort Is be-
ing made to settle the matter this al
ternoon. If not successful. grocery
clerks, cooks, walters and kindred
trades unions will go out in the morn
ing. 1t is announced. too, that the
bakers and teamsters have the sup
port Of the Western Federation OF Mi
ners, and the Citizens alliance has
taken hand in the trouble in the
hope of bringing about peace before
night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
DISAPPEARANCE OF
WEALTHY WIDOW EXPLAINED.

NEW YORK, May 6.-Mrs. George
Wallace. the wealthy widow of George
Wallace, once a merchant OF Wilkes
barre. Pa. has found herself after be-
ing lost for five months. The home
which was broken up at Wilkesbarre
when she disappeared will be reopen
ed. and she will be reunited with her
children, Last November shs was
greatly worried over the death Of her
husband and the settlement of the es
tate. mad sleepless nights and felt the
strain OF looking after the affairs a
severe taxon her health. One day
she went out walking So far she re-
members, all else is blank,
A week ago she suddenly came to
herself. She was working for Mrs.
William Stern of Sumner street, New
ark, as domestic. She found it was
nearly the end of April. and slowly the
fact dawned upon her that for FIVE
months she had known nothing of
her children. her home or any OF the
ties which bound her to the past She
told Mrs. Stern, and word WAS at once
sent to her relatives. She will be
taken home in a few weeks. The sud-
den return to memory was accompan-
led by relapse In strength, but she
Is now slowly regalning her health
She has told her relatives that she
has not the slightest recollection of
what occurred after her walk on that
November afternoon.
Mrs. Stern says Mrs. Wallace was a
model servant. and that she never
alluded to the past or seemed con-
cerned about 1t until the sudden dawn
OF memory. Her children and rela-
tiNes had given up as dead.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
FARM LANDS FOR SALE.

Choice lands improved. with good
water rights in the Animas valley for
sale at prices ranging from twenty-ons
to one hundred and twenty-five dol.
lars per acre. Also farm lands i'm
proved and unimproved. with good va,
ter rights on the Florida mesa and on
Pine river. Farm lands with water
rights will surely prove a good invest
ment.
have choice ranch. well-improvsd.
to rent to responsible parties.
City Property
A very choice seven-roomcd house.
fine location. two full lots. elegant
shade trees. lawn and fruit. Price,
$2.399. A BARGAIN.
FRANK ELDRED0H,
Durango, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
NEW JERSEY CLUB WOMEN.

MADISON. N. j.. May Club WON.
on from all over the state gathered
here today for the semi.annual meet
ing of the New Jersey State Fedora
tion of Womens clubs Miss Mary Nc.
Keen of Camden called the meeting to
order. The principal feature of the
morning session was question box.
the queries pertaining to the depart
ment work of the federation. At the
afternoon session the delegates listen
ed to an interesting address on edu.
cailonal work by Professor Woolman.
of the Teachers college. New York.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07

Congregational church OF Bridgeport.
Conn. as president of Carleton college
was great day for the institution. In
teresting ceremonies marked the event
and many alumni from various parts
of the country were present.
The new president is Canadian by
birth. thirty-six years of age, and a
graduate of Yale in the class of "a.
For many years he has been deeply In
terested in evangelical and Y. NJ. c. A.
work and has national reputation as
a Bible teacher.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
Or. loRENZ VISITS
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

NEW ORLEANS, La, May G,-At
the meeting of the American Medical
association here today DR.. Adolf Lo.
REM. the eminent European surgeon,
appeared and WIS given all oTation.
He declined to make an address, say.
ing that he was merely present as a
visitor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
TWENTY-FIVE SURVIVORS
BROUGHT INTO PORT

NEW YORK. May 6.-The German
tank steamer Phoebus arrived today
with 22 fishermen rescued from the
Franch bark Isle de Terra Neuve. off
New Foundland April 30 Four trips
of life boats were necessary to carry
the exhausted Frenchmen from their
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
INSANE ASYLUM iNvESTI-
CATION BEING HELD

TOPEKA. Kans., May 6.-In the in.
sane asylum investigation today Mrs.
leila KuoX, former attendant, testi.
the institution. The method is to tie a
sheet over the head of obstreperous
patients. throw them down and pour
water upon their heads until resist
ance ceases. Mrs. Knox also said
that patients We're strapped and then
whipped with straps.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
NEW TELEGRAPH AND
CABLE COMPANY

SEATTLE, Wash. May 6,-Articles
of Incorporation were iiled here today
for the North American Telegraph &
Gable company. with capital of five
million dollars. The purpose is to
connect Alaska and Russia by tele-
graph. The trustees are Judge Burt.
Of the Great Northern railway; Prince
Alexis OF st. Petersburg. and Congress
man Seller of New York and others.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
LoNDoN's LORD MAYOR
AT BRUSSELS

BRUSSELS, May 6.-The municipal
ity OF Brussels conferred many honors
upon Marcus Samuel. Lord Mayor OF
CLAN capital today. Sir Marcus. who
Is accompanied by Lady Samuel and
a numerous suite. will be the guest Of
honor at 4 banquet to be given In the
Hotel dc Vile Friday night. several
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
CHICAGO TRANSFERS
STILL STAND OUT

CHICAGO. ILL.,. May G.-The ue-up
of the Chicago laundries remains conf
plete. and the situation Is acute for
those dependent on them for clean
linen. The strikers say they will get
two of the smaller laundries in the
Owners association to secede, and
with the machinery thus secured they
hope to start a cooperative laundry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
WEEDS ASSISTANT TO PROF. LOEB.

CHICAGO, H.. May Ga wedding
of interest in educational circles here
today was that of Miss Charlotte Leon
ard, graduate Of the University OF
Chicago, and DR.. Martin II. Fischer.
formerly of the university. now assist
ant TO Prof Jacques Loeb at the Uni,
versity of California
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
MAN ON TRIAL FOR MURDER
HANGS HIMSELF

CLEVELAND. O.. May G.-Ludwig
Scdiazyk, on trial for murder, commit.
ted suicide in the county Jail here 20.
day by hanging. Last September Cap
tain Sedlazyk, having had trouble
with Charles and Anna Heffner, with
whom he lived, regarding board mon
ey, shot and killed Mrs. Heffner, and
wounded her husband.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
MAN BURNED TO DEATH
IN WATER UP TO NECK

TIONSTA. Pa. May 6.-Standing in
mill pond with water up TO his neck
where he had gone to escape forest
fire Walter Boyd. a rich mill owner,
was burned to death. the flames swoop-
ing over the pond.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
MRS. ELLA X. LEACH
DIES AT DENVER

DENVER. Colo, May G.-Mrs. Ella
X. Leach. well known to theatrical
people throughout the country and
prominent in Colorado politics, died
this morning. aged 4G wears.
She was depty superintendent of
schools here until recently,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
COVE ERNME.N SUES
CASHIER OF MINT

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. May c.
The government has filed snit against
William Cole. cashier of the Mint, to
recover several thousand dollars sto.
len by William Dimmick. a clerk. 1t
IS alleged that Cole failed to use due
diligence in protecting the funds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07

MASSACRE
REPORTE

BERLIN, May 6.--The Frankfurter
Zeltung today states that it is rumored
that Moslems have massacred all the
Christian inhabitants in Bosnia. The
paper states that the killed number
nine thousand
Bosnia is the most westerly province
OF Turkey in Europe. Mohammedan.
ism is not only predominant, but has
been enforced by government persecu
tons. The country is mountainous,
and supports over one million inhabi-
tants. it has been the scene of many
Instructions against the sultan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
BRITISH CRITICISM OF
AMERICAN POLICY

LONDON, May 6.-The Daily Mail
today published an article by its spe-
cial representative in Manila, which
declares that the American policy and
campaign in Manila has made no i'm
preston upon the archipelago. and
that the firing line is co-extensive with
the coast. The correspondent also
says that feeling OF utter insecurity
prevails at headquarters.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
SLAYER HAS
NOT BEEN ARRESTED

LEXINGTON. KY, May c.
No steps were taken today to arrest
the murderer Of Marcum. although the
names OF two men responsible for his
death are said to be well known. Fear
of death at the hands OF assassins
paralyzes -he tongues OF those who
know. In one year thirty-eight muir
ders were committed in the county.
which has n population Of but l.5OO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
sassinated in camp.
BELIEVED PRETENDER HAS
BEEN ASsASStNATsD

MADRID. May 6.-The Morocco cor
respondent OF El impartial, wires to-
day that it is believed the pretender
to the Moroccan throne has been as
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
WYOMING PIONEER
DIES AT CHEYENNE

CHEYENNE Wyo., May G.-Captain
William Strope, celebrated as a pio.
neer. died at the hospital at / O'Clock
this morning of pneumonia.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
cARLEToN's PRESIDENT
DULY INSTALLED

NORTHFlELD. Mimi. May G.-The
inauguration of Rev. William II. Sal
mon. formerly pastor Of the South
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07

CONSTANTINOPLE, May G.-To
prevent the Ottoman bank from being
blown up. two hundred and fifty sol
diers are on guard. and all houses in
the immediate vicinity have been or
dered vacated by the police to pre-.
vent tunnelng
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07
PLANs OF VANDERBILT
. MultiMl Iionaire VIII Not Return to
America Until Yacht Races,

LONDON, May 6.-Mr and Mrs. W.
X Vanderbilt will not return to New
York until the international yacht
races. Mr.. Vanderbilt's precautions to
keep the time and place of his mar
riage were SO strict that few persons
in his confidence were actually sworn
to secrecy. One Of these was An as
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07

VIENNA, May CT is reported
here today that the Albanians have
murdered the Turkish general of the
district. and there is general atmos
phere OF war throughout the district
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07

The General Good Scent cigar IL
catching the smokers. At Williams.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-07

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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06
CALEDONlANS WILL HOLD
PICNIC FOR TWO DAYS
Place to be Determined Though Athe-
ma is Favored.

The Umatilla County Caledonian
Society met on Saturday evening pur-
suant to call Of President A, M. ellis,
for the purpose of electing officers for
the ensuing year, and transaction of
such other business proper to come be-
fore the society:
1t was decided by unanimous vote Of
the members present to hold two days
picnic the latter part Of May, the place
to be determined later, however, those
yoicing their sentiments in the matter
were favorable to Athena, and it will
depend largely on the support rendered
by the citizens Of the town as to whether
Athena secures the picnic or not. No
pains or expense will be spared to make
it "howling" success.
Officers we're elected as follows;
Preident, A. B. McEwen; vice presidents,
Alex McRae, Pendleton; John McEwen,
Milton; Horace Walker, Helix; Robt.
Jameson, Weston; Malcolm Mcintyre,
Adams. Treas, Chas. Mclean; secre-
tary, A. w. Botkin.
The next meeting will be held at the
town hall on Saturday evening, March
14th. All members Of the society and
Scotchmen are requested to be present.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06
WANT STREET OPEN
NO ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL
ON PETITION.
Property Owners Ask for Adams
Street to be Opened From First
to Hunt Avenue.

The city council took no action at its
meeting Monday evening regarding the
petition of property owners in the open
ing of Adams street from First street
west to Hunt avenue.
This petition was filed In November.
1t bears in addition to. names Of Main
street Business men, the names Of the
following residents and property own
ers OF Hunt avenue and west of there:
A. M. johnson, @. o. Henry, T. L.
Terhune, W. E. Dobsor, @. M. Nc
Cullough, G. 7. Sargent, W. A. Ruli-
son, @. I. Smith, Chas. Gay, A. H.
johnson, Matt Lynd.
The proposed opening of the street
will pass through property of the o. r.
& N, the w. & @. r. and VIM. Willaby,
sr. j. Fl. Swart, the o. r. & N. agent,
was present at the meeting Monday
night and said his company did not feel
inclined to be arbitrary in the matter,
and asked for information as to what
benefit would be derived from opening
the street. He stated that the company
now had under consideration PROPOSE
ton to lease certain property, including
that portion through which the street
would pass. The matter was deferred
and will probably be passed up to the
new council for action.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06

man-Review correspondent. Leon Cohen
manager Of last years team, will handle
the correspondence. The prevailing
sentiment seems to lean toward six
club league of evenly balanced towns
with salary limit that would not be
beyond the smallest. From $500 to
$500 is suggested as salary limit, and
the towns suggested are Pendleton,
Walla Walla, Dayton, Ellensburg,
North Yakima and Ritzville.
1t cost too much money for base ball
both in Pendleton and WaIla Walla last
year to encourage either town to at
tempt to put as heavy team in the field
as it had then. Most of the enthusiasts
want to see the home boys given a
chance, rather than have first class
young fellows imported at modern sal
aries.
The cruel salary list of last season hit
base ball hard in the Inland Empire
league. In ADDITION, the difference In
the playing season in Baker, La Grande
and Pendleton precludes the first named
towns from getting into a league with
Pendleton and Walla Walla. A series
lasting from about April is to July 10
is wanted in Dayton, Walla Walla and
Pendleton. La Grande and Baker can
not conform to that.
Walla Walla will have a ball team
this year. This was practically decided
upon yesterday at a meeting of several
OF the directors and other members of
the old club. The proyiso is salary
limit of $3.50, which with team of 10
men means an average salary of $65
per month.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06
..Ths world Is MIpe."

"The world is minep' are the words
spoken when the climax Is reached in
the play Monte Christie. "The whole
cheese belongs to US" is the way it was
put up to Weston property owners last
week, when Mr.. Daley and one Nc
Laughiin claimed ownership to about
everything in sight, excepting the plant
of the Weston Leader. Doubtless they
would have claimed Woods Franklin
county ranch, had someone put them
wise, for the claimants own good por-
tion Of the Pacific Northwest, including
generous slice Of Portland in their
minds The Pass has yet to hear Of
Weston properly owner vacating.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06

dences of prosperity which he met with
everywhere while absent Excellent
business conditions seemed to prevail in
all the cities visited. He stopped at
Kansas City, st. Louis, Chicago, Col
umbus, Dayton and a large number of
smaller cities, all of which were growing
and on the move. At Bellefontain, his
old home town in Ohio, he found goodly
business buildings on the ground where
he plowed when boy.
AT Delaware, o., Mr.. Nelson unex-
pectedly met Miss Ethel Royal, daught-
er Of the Normal's ex-president, who is
attending Wesleyn College from Olym-
pia, Wash. She was one of 240 young
ladies with whom he had the pleasure
of dining.
At Dayton, o., Mr.. Nelson bought
machine for making "front brick" to
improve his plant at the Weston yard.
He saw no better ''common brick" on
his entire trip than are made right here
at Weston. He expects to double the
capacity Of his yard this year, which
means that about 100000 brick will be
made this season as against 100000 in
1902. Many large orders are in pros
pect
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06
GOOD VOTE POLLED
IN CITY ELECTION
Voters to the Number of 115 Cast
Their Ballots Tuesday.

Although Tuesday, municipal election
day in Athena, resembled Iowa winter
weather and gave good excuse for stay
at-homes, and further, in face Of the
fact that but one ticket was in the field,
a goodly number Of votes were polled,
the total number being lis.
Under these conditions it is evident
that the voters have confidence in the
integrity and ability of the men COM
prising the one ticket in the field sOf
the lis votes cast, the candidates re-
ceived the following:
For Mayor-Dsvid Taylor, lO4.
For Cnuneilmen r. j. Kirk, Ill; G.
A. Barrett, ITO; G.. w. Gross, 1O7; Ed.
Manasse, IO3; w. M. Tompkins, 100.
For Treasurer--G. g. Osburn, los.
For Recorder 20. G. Cham berlain,
104.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06
LANDS ARE PUYALLUps.
To Sell, Lease, Encumber or Lose as
They Please.

To Sell, Lease, Encumber or Lose az
They Please.
Athena, as well as all other towns
adjacent to Indian reservations, will be
interested in knowing that there will be
no sale Of lands in the Pnyallup Indian
reservation, although one had been ad-
yertised, There will be none on any
further cay, for the authorities at Wash
ington have just decided that the act
OF March 3, 1898, by which the con,
mission was created, has expired by
limitation, SO far as it applies to the
allotted lands, and that hereafter the
Puyallups may sell, lease, cucumber
and lose their lands for taxes just as
white people may. All restrictions are
removed, and all the treaty obligations
have been fulfilled. The Puyallup is
now man and brother, and may do
what he pleases with his own. The
lands are now taxable, and at least 5
street car companies will be asking the
county commissioners for franchises to
the tide fats within a year.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06
.BLAKLEY BRAND LAW
PROVIDES FOR RECORDING OF
ALL BRANDS OF CATTLE
Persons Not Regular Butchers Must
Keep the Hide With Ears
Attached for 80 Days.

House bill No. A, introduced by
Representative w. M. Blakely, provid-
ing for the protection of stockgrowers
and buyers, is as follows:
Section !. Any person engaged in
the business Of slaughtering cattle must
keep at their place OF business a book in
which they must enter daily the number
and class Of cattle slaughtered, the
names Of the person or persons from
whom said cattle were purchased, and
the marks and brands of such cattle.
Said book must be kept ready at all
times for the inspection of any person
who may desire to examine the same.
Section 2. Any person not regularly
engaged in the slaughtering of cattle,
who at anytime slaughters any cattle.
must retain in bis possession the hide
taken off said cattle with the ears at
tached thereto without any alteration of
the marks of the same, or any disfigura-
ton OF the brand for the period OF 30
days, and any owner Of cattle may with
in the period Of time herein mentioned
demand an exhibition of the hide or
hides OF any cattle killed or slaughtered
by persons SO killing the same, or by
any other person for whose use or bene.
fit such animalior animals we're killed,
and upon such demand being made he
must produce said hide or hides for in
spechon.
Section 8. Any person violating any
Of the provisions Of this act, shall be
deemed guilty Of misdemeanor, and
punished by fine not less than $50. or
by imprisonment in the county Jail for
not more than one year, or both such
fine and imprisonment.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-03-06
Barrett makes 1mpro yementa.

The hardware store of G. A. Barrett
& Company is undergoing extensive i'm
provements. New shelving is being put
in clear to the ceiling on both sides Of
the store room and new counters are be-
ing added. Increase in trade and the
demand for larger stock of goods than
heretofore handled, make these improve
ments necessary.