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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-22

King Bros. have a good set Of light
harness which they offer for sale cheap.
Mrs. J. G. Buchanan and little daugh-
ter, of Cornelius, are visiting Mrs. A.
W. Botkin.
\ Asa LIE Grow came over from Walla
Walla Friday and spent the day with
his son, Fay.
X Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Johns have gone
to the Coast where they will spend the
summer months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Martin, OF
Burns, Harney county, are visiting at
the Winship home.
G. A. Sias will deliver his lecture,
"Martin Luther" Hero of the Reform
alton, at Helix and Milton.
A good time was had by all who at
tended the Epworth league social at the
opera house Friday evening.
Lcst-A stick pin, mounted with a
gold quartz nugget. Finder will please
leave same at the Press Office.
Monday is Roosevelt Day at Walla
Walla, and there will be thousands OF
people go to see the nations president.
Pastor O.. A. Sias lectured at Helix
last Tuesday night. He will deliver his
lecture in Milton on the night Of the
26th.
G.. @. Osburn, having disposed of bis
business interests here, desires those in
debted to him to affect settlement at
once.
Mr.. Rulison, the Kansas pruner, has
made wonderful changes in the appear
ance of shade trees in Athena this
spring.
Memorial services at the Church Of
Christ next Sunday at IL a. m. The
evening theme will be "Who Shall Un'
derstand."
Mrs. ]. 2. Ovens has moved her mil
linery store into the Carde building, and
is now better able to give attention tc
the wants of customers.
VA blighting frost Wednesday nigh
nipped garden truck and made potato
vines turn black. Fruit was probabl.
damaged to some extent.
lNDr. Botkin was called to Starbucl
Tuesday to attend Mrs. Hugh Bell, who
was taken i'll. Mrs. Bell is now i'm
proving at her home in this city.
1O-year-old boy named Allen, whose
parents formerly resided in Athena, raj
away from his home in Pendleton ant
was captured by the officers here Wed
nesday.
Thirty-two cars of sheep we're shippe'
Saturday from the vicinity Of Echo +
Glenn's Ferry, Idaho. twenty-five car
we're shipped Saturday to a point il
Montana.
Milton Eagle: F. A. Sykes little gir
fell into the millrace yesterday but wa
rescued before suffering serious injury
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-22
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals viii be received at
the Office of the undersigned, and at
Athena, Ore, until 2 p. M, June /, for
the erection and completion of brick
and stone Methodist church, according
to the plans and specifications now on
file at the study of Rev. Arm6eld and
Office of A. M. Gillis, of Athena, Ore.,
or at the Office of the architect, room q,
over Boston Store, Pendleton. Bids
will be received separately for each
branch of the work or for the entire
work. A certified check of 5 per cent
of the bid must accompany each bid, to
be forfeited to the building committee
should the bidder fail to enter into con-
tract as per specifications.
G. E. Troutman,
Pendleton, Oregon. Architect.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-22

Brown made himself popular by bring
ing in the winning run on his second hit
in 10-inuing, 1-to-0 game against
Nevada, May T."
Mrs. j. r. Owens is today moving her
large stock Of millinery goods into the
Garden building, few doors west Of
the Fischer building.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-22

Ladies' Waists. We carry the Banner
brand shirt waist. Nothing better made.
A swell line, all prices from 60c to $500.
Call and see them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
SUICIDE AT THE AGE OF II YEARS.
Jacob Ladehberg, Once Wealthy, Had Lost All
II Speculation.

Bayonne, N. J. (SpeciaD.-At the
age OF u years Jacob Ladenberg, o.
Bayonne, committed suicide. He hae
been i'll for several years. With SC
cents in his pocket he left his home
at Is Center street, and started for .
walk in the direction OF Jersey City.
On the bank OF the Morris Canal
Rudolph Schumann, OF Jersey City
passed Ladenberg as he stood looking
at the water in the canal.
A few hours later Schumann return
cd and noticed a coat and hat lying
near the water. Looking into the ca.
nal he was surprised to see the body
OF man, partly clad, but was more
surprised to recognize it as that Of
Ladenberg. .
1t is believed that Ladenberg walked
into the water. which was only tout
feet deep, and held his head under wa
ter until he died 1t is said the deceas'
ed was wealthy at one time, but lost
his money in speculation. He was wei
known in Bayonne.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
SEVEN KILLED AND THIRTY INJURED.
Grand Trunk Flyer Dashss Into a Big Crowd
at Detroit

Detroit (SpeciaD A day of merry
making and celebration by 1900 Polish
cxcursionists from Toledo was brought
to a close by frightful catastrophe at
the corner of Garfield and Dequindre
streets at $50 o'clock P NJ. in which at
least : of the cxcursionists were killed
and about 80 others injured.
The excursion was given by the Polish
LancerS of Toledo over the Lake Shore
Road. The cxcufsionsts left the train
at the corner of Garfield and Dequindre
streets, and were met by number OF
local Poles and Polish societies, who
escorted the visitors to St. Joseph $
Church. An entertainment was held
later at Harmonic Hall.
About 8 o'clock the visitors began to
gather again at tie corner of Garfield
and Dequindrc streets to take their tram
back to Toledo.
Suddenly from ont of the darkness
came the Grand Trunk, Chicago and
New Yorl; express. known as the Pan
American Flyer 1t plowcd through the
mass Of people, throwing them to both
sides of the track, bruised and manned
and grinding a. number of them under
the wheels.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
KILLED IN A WRECK.
Two Men Deal and Five Injured Ia Collision
In Connecticut.

South Norwalk, Ct. (Special).-Twc
dead and five seriously injured is the
result of a collision between west
bound passenger train and a freight
train Just east of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Station.
The collision occurred as the pasSen-
ger train was pulling into the westbound
depot. 1t had crossed the bridge over
Washington street, when the rear fiat
car on the freight train, which was rum
ming on a parallel track, went over the
track and crashed into the rear of the
passenger engine tender and the smok-
ing car. ,.-,.
The side of the smoking car which
bore the brunt of the collision. was
crushed in and passengers were pinned
under the seats and timbers. Two cars
Immediately following the smoker we're
thrown from the track.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08

juncture painter, who was working on
the Brudno house, next door. glanced
through the open window and saw the
fire. The girls did not seem to realize
their great danger and were trying to
cxtinguish the flames. The painter, how
ever, realizing what was stored in the
building, yelled to the girls to rim for
their lives.
There were ten girls, four boys and
one man in the factory when the explos-
ion occurred All of these got out ex-
cept one, Florence Lipster; one man,
Willard Cole, son of one of the prop
rietors of the p lace, and Arthur Conway,
I4-year-old ny.
The flames u re easily subdued by the
iremen, as the wa nothing left Of the
factory but a pile OF debris. The FIRE
fighters at once began the work of dig
ging in the ruins for the imprisoned
The first to be unearthed was little
Arthur Conway. He had been thrown
down at the very entrance, his face and
hands badly cut. but without injuries of
any serious nature. The next found was
Willard Cole The fremen dug him
from the rubbish near the front door.
His right arm was broken and terribly
lacerated and he was covered with
bruises. He was unconscious when
found but almost Immediately regained
his senses He broke away from the
firemen who were carrying him and
rushed back to the ruins, crying
Florence Florence From this the
frcmen knew that at least one other per-
son was buried and, drawing Cole away
from the debris, resumed their search.
In short time they came upon the I'M
conscious form of Florence Lipster. She
was pinned under great weight of de-
brs and awfully bruised and disfigurcd.
A falling timber had entirely torn away
one side of her face.
The pecuniary loss sustained by the
torpedo company will not exceed $4,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
MUCH POMP AT ST. LOUIS
The Big Fair Buildings De dicated by
President Roosevelt.
TRAMP OF THE TROOPS HEARD.
The Chief Executive of the United States at 8
Lunch Counter, Passing Plates of Food to
Members Of His Party, On. OF the Novel
Incidents Of The Day-GrOyer Cleveland
Spoke in III: Liberal Arts Building.

St. Louis (SpeciaD The President
OF the United States climbing upon the
speakers desk to enable the crowd In
the great hall to see and hear him and
the tremendous ovation given ex-Presl-
dent Grover Cleveland are two incl
dents OF the Worlds Fair dedication
ceremonies which will be remembered
The Liberal Arts Building, in which
| the ceremonies were held at the con.
culsion of a brilliant military parade
covers a square OF about 10 acres, anc
every foot OF space within its walls was
crowded. Such was the capacity O.
the building that it was impossible fol
any speaker to make himself hearc
throughout the audience, and the moist
of the people trying to get as near thu
front as possible was soon such as to
render it difficult for speaker to make
himself heard 40 feet away.
The invocation OF Cardinal Gibbons:
was not audible above the hum O.
voices and shuf1ing OF feet. Ex-Sen'
ator Thomas H. Carter, the presiding
officer for the day, who closed his ca
reer in the Senate by I2-hour speech
without losing voice, could not MAKE
himself heard for more than half
dozen sentences.
Ex-Gov. David R. Francis. whc
seems to be the idol OF ST. Louis, de
livered his presentation address with
out being heard. Only the music o.
the band and the voices OF the giranc;
chorus could rise above the tumult o
the vast asSemblagc.
When the President was introduced
by Mr. Francis the building resoundec
with the applause and cheers OF o5,o0
or 10000 persons. The President triet
to speak, but no word OF his could b.
heard. Putting one hand on the shout
der OF Mr.. Carter, the President, by !;
quick movement. Sprang upon the nar,
row reading desk in front OF him anc
stood at full height, smiling down upor
the audience and waving his hand to-
attention. This was greeted with .
mighty roar Of applause, and then th'
audience became as silent as such 8
crowd could be. Mr.. Roosevelt com
pleted his address standing upon the
desk, motioning the audience to atten'
ton when it became too demonStratlv'
for him to be heard.
Mr.. Cleveland. whose address follow,
eG that OF the President. was received
with an extraordinary demonstration
The audience shouted and cheered
waving hats and handRerchiefs and
cried, "Grover, Grover" The Presiden,
Joined in the demonstration, waving
his silk hat and encouraging the con.
tinuance OF the ovation, which lasted
several minutes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
Scores Dead at Saiou:ca,

Salonica (By Cable The number OF
Bulgarians killed during the recent dy-
Mantle riots is now estimated at 100.
A complete bomb manufacturing plant
has been discovered in a shoemaker
shop, communicating by an under
ground passage with the Ottoman
Bank. 1t is feared that the presence OF
three Austrian warships, which have
arrived here, will encourage the Bull
garians to irritate the Turks, who, up
to n, crescent tiHr. .tsys hshaysa wv
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
Private Bank Robbed.

Albion, Mich. (SpeciaD .-Halstead's
private bank at Concord was entered by
thieves and the safe dynamited. 1t is
said that all the funds in the bank, in
GLIDING -postoflice money and stamps.
was secured by the robbers. The
cracksmen stole a horse and buggy and
escaped to this city. where they are sup
posed to have taken train at 4 o'clock.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
Financial.

Bank OF France added $35,ooo,ooo to
its notes in circulation the past week.
Pennsylvania officials have goneto the
500 to inspect Lake Superior'S plants.
Rock Island this year will earn about
8 per cent on its $4,000 OF common
stock.
The big trust companies were the
first to break down the price OF money
in Philadelphia.
Union Pacifc's net earnings for
March were $I,642o8I, an increase )oi
S26I ,67o, or more than 30 per cent
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
Fruit Injured In the South.

Columbus, Ga. (SpcciaD.-Fruit-
growers throughout this section OF the
fruit belt say that they will have from
one-third to one-half crop. In the
Buena Vista region, 30 miles south OF
here, the crop is expected to average
fully 50 per cent. The general opinion,
however, seems to be that the fruit
growing section OF Southwestern Geor-
gia will not average more than one
fourth OF crop. Many fruit trees
were killed by the recent cold soa0s
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
Creign.

In connection with the American
and Japanese engineers incident and
the generally disturbed conditions in
the interior, the commander OF the
United States monitor Monterey, sta
toned at Canton. China, and the Amer
lean consul at that port are urging that
more ample moorings be supplied III
the river, in order to provide for ener-
gencies.
Emperor William was given a mag
nifcent reception in Rome. The deco
rations we're the same as were used i'll
honor OF King Edwards visit. The
Emperor visited the tombs OF King
Victor Emmanuel |. aud King Hum
bert, in the Pantheon, and placed
wreaths upon them.
In reference to the reports OF trouble
between Russia and Japan regarding
the ownership OF property along the
banks OF the Yalu river, it is authori-
tatively stated that no Russian troops
have crossed the Yalu river
King Edward witnessed the maneu-
vers OF I4,ooo picked French troops on
the parade grounds at VincenneS. He
subsequently attended the races at
Longchamps.
The Prussian House OF Lords had
all exciting discussion over resolution
from the Conservatives asking the
Chancellor to Use his influence to bring
about the Remuneration Of the CONNER
cial treaties and all treaties giving the
most favored nation treatment.
A state OF siege has been proclaimed
at Salonica. The action OF the Mace
DOMAIN Committee in directing attacks
upon foreign property was evidently
with the view OF provoking the inter
vention Of the powers. Italy has dis
patched warships to Salonica.
United States Consul Landgcr was
fined 30 marks by the judge OF local
court in Solingen Rhenish Prussia, for
disorderlv conduct in the courtroom.
The Socialists celebrated May Day
throughout Germany with public meet
ings.
The engineers on the Clyde struck
against a reduction i'll wages.
Father Black, the London clergy
man who opposes the marriage OF di-
vorced persons, continues to criticise
Henry White, secretary of the United
States Embassy at London, for the
latter's assistance at the Vanderbilt
marriage ceremony. At the London
diocesan conference the Right Rev.
Arthur F. Ingram. bishop OF London,
said the use Of St. Marks Church for
the wedding was grave moral scan
dial"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
DEAD FROM GIRLS PRANK
Fire and Explosion in Torpedo Factory
Has a Terrible Effect.
HEAVY SHOCK IN CLEVELAND, OHIO.
While Playing During Lunch Hour the Shoe Of
Girl Sliding on the Strikes Spark.
Ignlting Loose Powder-ln an Instant the
Room Is Ab'aze and Explosion Follows
Pathetic Incidents.

Cleveland, o. (Special An explo-
sion that caused death and destruction
occurred in the plant of the Thor Manu-
featuring Company of this city. Thus
far three people are dead, while 2S
others arc lying at hospitals, some
fatally and others more or less seriously
injured.
The Thor Manufacturing Company is
engaged in the manufacture of toy tor
pcdo canes and other explosives. The
company was in the midst of its busiest
season. A large stock OF material was
on hard Extra girls were being en-
ployed, ard by the end of the week it
was intended 10 put on the road the
largest shipment ever sent OFT by the
company.
The force of the explosion was ire
mendous and windows within radius
of a quarter of a mile were broken.
In the house on Orange street, next to
the factory, lived Maurice Cohen. with
his wife and eight children. With the
collapse of the house simultaneously
with the explosion the woman and four
children were caught in the falling par
tiions ard all were horribly crushed.
They were all taken out unconscious.
Mrs. Cohen died on the way to the hos
pital.
In the house directly in the rear were
Mrs. Barney Quass and two boys All
three were badly injured and taken to
hospitals.
The fire originated in peculiar man
ner The torpedo caps are filled in
molds and there is constant danger OF
some of the loose powder, supposed to
be illuminate of mercury, dropping OIL
the floor. For this reason the girls and
boys who are employed in the factory
are compelled to remove their shoes
while at work, SO as 10 avoid the dan
ger of striking sparks.
The explosion was due to the trollc-
some propcnsities of new girl who had
been employed at the plant less than a
week. The girls had their shoes OIL at
the lunch hour and one playfully showed
another of the girls. AS the girl slid
along the floor her shoes struck a spark
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
THE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
Domestic.

The Speyers have organized the sym
dicate of American bankers and trust
companies to underwrte all issue Of
$I5,ooo,ooo notes Of the London I'M
foreground Electric Railway Company,
an equal amount to be underwritten in
London.
Rev. Ferdinand Walzer, a Toledo
priest, was arrested on the charge OF
numbering Miss Agatha Reichlein at
the priest house of her brother Rev.
Charles Reichlein, i'll Lorrain, 0.
In the case of ex-Mayor AmeS, on
trial in Minneapolis. testimony was
given to show that his agents collect
ed protection money from unfortunate
women.
A Chicago bookmaker, closely pur-
sued by detectives, took refuge iii an
undertaking establishment and hid his
papers in a coffin containing corpse.
Two stable boys and 81 valuable
horses persisted in fire that destroyed
the stables on w. Gould Brokaw's es-
tate, at Great Neck, L. l.
James Long, Walter Wood, H. w.
Wilson and Charles Rogers OF the No
Ian gang OF postoffice robbers and
safe-crackers, were convicted at Green
vile, S. c., and were sentenced each to
five years.
Daniel Kennedy, the Harlem prize
fighter, was arrested in Ncw York on
the charge OF numbering James Edward
Mcmahon, brother OF former Police
Justice Mcmahon.
c. O. Parker has resigned the super
intendency OF the Virginia and South
western Railway and is succeeded by
J. H. McCue, at Chattanooga.
The Pope Manufacturing Company
filed amended articles in Trenton, N.
J., increasing the capital stock from
$4,000 to $22, 100000.
An unknown man secured entrance
into the priests house i'll Lorain and
murdered Miss Agatha Reichlein, the
prists sister
A passenger train on the Panhandle
Road was wrecked near Columbus, o.,
the engineer having diSregarded the
danger signal.
Capt Charles D. Sigsbcc, ranking as
rear admiral was installed as COM
mandant at the League Island Navy
Yard
Gen E. S. Greedy was reelected pres
ident general OF the National Society
Sons OF the American Revolution.
There were 500 eviction cases be-
fore Justice George Roesch in the
Fourth Municipal Court in New York.
In fight with pistols i'll Tennessee,
near Lambs Ferry, J. P. Mefford and
F. Osborne were both killed.
DR.. Lorenz operated in Chicago upon
Rosa Stoffler, little girl brought from
Bristol, England.
Gen. Luke Z. Wright vice governor
OF the Philippines, arrived at Manila
and was given great reception.
The town of MariguilGc, Province OF
Manila, Philippine Islands has been
destroyed by fire. Insurgents are gus
pected OF causing the flames. A thou
sand houses were burned and the peo-
pie are in distress.
The Superior Court at PttSburg
granted a writ OF supersedeaS in the
case OF the sectional school directors
OF Philadelphia convicted OF extortlng
money from schooteachers.
The Baroness Won Ranli horse
whipped an admirer whose attentions
she said had annoyed her in front OF
the Reading Railroad Terminal Build
ing. in Philadelphia. !
Ellen Lang, Louis J. Somerville and
Michael Timpano were held Tor accel-
Grating the death Of Leonard Ross, the
New York art dealer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08

in some loose
floor was ablaZ
of mind one of
water which W;
and threw it on
gained too grea
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08

Instantly the
h great presence
S ran to a tub OF
ling in the room
:. The blaze had
ay. however, and
A. -.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-08
In THE CHINA SEA
A NARRATIVE OF ADVENTURE.
Ey SEWARD w.:HOPKINs.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
PRATT CITY
G. B. 5evel. a WeIl-known Citizen,
 Dies-other News of Interest.


 Pratt City, April Especial. )-G. B. Bevel, who was well known in Pratt City, died at St. Vincent's hospital this morning after several days illness with appendicitis. He was a member of Palmetto camp No 52, Woodmen of the World, of Pratt City, and the fu- neral ceremonies will be conducted by that camp, assisted by Magic City camp of Birmingham. The funeral will he conducted from his late residence at Jonesyille tomorrow at 3:30 D. m. Tie following Woodmen from Pratt City will be pall-bearers: J. E. Wood, E. Willoughby, Job Going, P. O. Vann, G. M. Taylor and s. Inman.
 The coroner's jury made further in- yestigations and several witnesses were examined concerning the death of Will Thomas, which occurred near the Kansas City railroad Saturday night, but all evidence is withheld from the press The jury will make further investigations tomorrow night.
 Two mules belonging to the Tennes- see company were killed yesterday afternoon near Blount's crossing by a Kansas City train. A man by the name of Perkins was driving the team and did not notice the approaching train as 1t came around the curve. It knocked the team down an embank. ment twenty-five feet and killed them. The wheels were torn from the wagon, but the man. though almost frightened to death, remained unharmed.
 Mrs. Arnold of Jacksonville. Ala, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs R. H. Mamriek
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church are preparing box of clothing to send to the 0rpnans' Home at Tal- ladega. All who can make contribu- tions either in clothing or money are requested to leave their contributions with Mrs. Job Going or Mrs T. B. Boring. The box will be shipped Fri day.
 Mrs. l.. A. Wakefield has returned from a visit of several weeks to Guin, Ala.
 The Young Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church realized $45 from the sale of cream at Divers ice cream parlors yesterday.
 l.. L. Allison left today for Selma to attend the meeting of the Knights and Ladies of Honor
 MT. and Mrs. G. H. Wood are visiting their son at Vivian this week.