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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Receives News of Two Deaths.

Mr.. William G. Zimmerman of 912 Sth
street southeast has received word of the
sudden deaths in Philadelphia, Pa, of his
brother. George III. Zimmerman, and his
brother-n-law, William Chipley, the 23d
and 25th instants, respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Rumor About sternburg Denied.

BERLIN, October 27.-The foreign office
denies that there is any truth in the re-
port, published in the United States yester-
day, that Baron Won Sternburg, the Ger
man ambassador at Washington, will not
return to his post. The officials say the
ambassador will return to the United States
at the end of November
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27

To Consider Austro- Russian Demands.
CONSTANTINOPLE. October 27-The
council of ministers has appointed a COM
mission to consider the Austro-Russian
demands and to ascertain the attitude of
the other powers on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Fire at Chase City, Va.
special Dispatch to ZINC EyenIng Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va. October GA large
part of the business section of the town of
Chase City, Mecklenburg county, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. Ten business
houses were swept away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Inducements to Resign.

Admiral Bowles said in explanation OF
his action that while his service OF twenty
eight years in the navy and his Work ana
surroundings had been very agreeable, the
offer from the Fore River Company, which
would enable him to help build up new
England enterprise and lie near his Massa-
chusetts home, furnished opportunities
which he could not overlook. 1t is reported
that his salary at the head of the private
shipbuilding concern is treble h s present
pay as a rear admiral in the navy.
The Fore River Shipbuilding Company,
although one of the younger concerns OF the
sort in this country, has established an eX-
cellent reputation at the Navy Department.
AT the present time this country is build
ing two frst-class battle shiIs, the New
Jersey and the Vermont the protected
cruiser Des Moines and the torpedo boat
Marlborough. Admiral Bowles is native
of Massachusetts and feels that his new
position in that state Will be particularly
q greea bic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27

Lieut.. Henry G. Smith, who has been Ad-
miral Bowles' chief assistant in the office.
has also decided to leave the naval serv-
ice in few daysctn order to accept re-
sponsible position with the Fore River Ship
and Engine Company. of which Admiral
Bowles is to be the president. Naval Con-
structor Smith is native OF Ohio and en-
tered the navy in September, 1887 He has
been assistant chief of the bureau of con-
struction and repair throughout the ad-
ministration of Admiral Bowles and is re-
Earded as an officer of unusual a hiliiies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Native Of Norfolk County, Va.

Special DISPATCH TO The Evening Star
NORFOLK, Va, October 27.-Navai Con-
structor Washington Lee Caps, who sue
ceeds Rear Admiral Bowles. is a son OF
Washington T. Caps of Norfolk Con
structor Caps was reared upon his father
Norfolk county farm, and was educa :ea
here up to his entrance at the Naval Acad-
envy, in the late seventies. Constructor
Capps holds his residence here and voies
in Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
The New Chief Constructor.

The new chief constructor and chief of
the bureau of construction and repair is
less than forty years old and will be the
youngest naval officer who has attained the
rank of rear admiral, which he will hold
for his four years term as head of the
construction department of the navy.
In succeeding Admiral BOWLS, Construc-
bers of his corps. He was born in Virginia
January 81, 1864, and appointed to the Ma
val Academy from that state in 1880. when
sixteen years old. After his graduation he
was sent to Glasgow to study marine ar
chitecture for two years, and in 1885 was
appointed an assistant constructor.
His work in the navy has been regarded
as brilliant and won him the hatter1ng as
signment of experimenting constructor of
the 16,000-ton battle ship Connecticut,
which is being built by the government at
the Brooklyn navy yardI where Mr.. Capps
is still on duty. AT the close of the war
with Spain he was sent to the Phiiippi ines.
and personally supervised the raising and
repair of the Spanish gunboats sunk by
Admiral Dewey in the battle of Manila pay.
To Take Charge Monday.
His appointment as chief naval construct
or is regarded as enough evidence of the
policy of President Roosevelt in selecting
young and energetic men to fill the highest
positions in the army and the navy. He
WI %iiI aSounio- hie new outles a. eho 1NaVS
Department next Monday
Ihere is considerable speculation as to
who will succeed Constructor Caps at the
New York navy yard. Among the names
mentioned for the vacancy in New York Is
Naval Constructor WI Baxter, who is
now superintending construction of naval
vessels building OH the Delaware. The
New York post is one of the most impor-
tant in the construction corps, heavy re-
sponslbilities resting upon the officer as
signed to that yard
Another important change is to be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27
Presidents Address.

President Smith next delivered her annual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27

BY controlling the entire output of a
factory we can afford to sell these regu-
lar 50 values at $1.5o. These Shoes are
made on perfect-fitting shapes. of the
best-wearing kid or box calf to be found
at any price. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-27

The best-wearing and best-looking
Kid. Calf. Patent Colt and Waterproof
Grain Dress and Everyday Shoes that
you ever have bought under 500; 10
! different sorts, in single, double or triple
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
|MAY 26 AND 27
DATES OF, THE GREAT GALE
DOMAIN PICNIC.
"
Estes Grove Has Been Secured and
Committees Are at Work
on Preparations.

The meeting Of the Caledonian Society
Ion Saturday evening was we'll attended
by the members, all of whom seemed
imbued with determination of making
i the picnic success unprecedented.
In view Of the fact that the Walla
sWalla society had fixed the date for
their gathering on the 28th OF May, it
was decided to hold the picnic here on
May 26 and 27, thus making it both ex
pedient and advantageous in securing
talent from abroad.
Many new applications for member
ship were received from all over the
county.
The committee to whom was intrusted
the work Of soliciting funds made re-
port that SO far the citizens, in most
instances, had been very generous ID
! their contributions, and that there was
I no question but that sufficient amount
would be assured to cover all expenses.
The secretary read communication
from the Walla Walla society in which a
most dialinyitation was extended to
all to attend their picnic.
It was decided by vote to rent the
Estes grove in accordance with recom-
mendation of the committee acting in
conjunction with the 4th of July COM
mittee. A liberal appropriation was
made for procuring the dancers and
singers from Portland, and Heterogeneous
are being made to bring large aggrega-
ton from the Caledonian club there
The secretary has the promise Of
several well known and worthy speakers
to give addresses, among who N win be
Rev. III. w. Marvin, Of Walla Walla;
/ Hon. 7. G. Haley, Pendletcn, and Hon.
Geo. J. Cameron, Of Portland
The Caledonian games VIII be made a
special feature Of the pfogram this year,
and the committee having charge Of this
department has decided on making
awards in the several contests.
It was decided to give aconcert on the
evening Of the 96th, the program Of
which wiIl'be made up partly Of local
talent. q
1t is hoped that the business people Of
the city viii patroni5e the parade with
floats and other means of display. The
president appointed the following com
mittees to arrange and conduct the
several departments: VI
On advertising w. E. Potts, A. w.
Botkin.
On music Al johnson, John Fro0me.
On grounds Chas. Mclean, Duncan
Mcintyre, Ed. Taylor.
On concert Mrs. Flora Taylor, Mrs.
). d Plamondon. Messrs II. @. Man,
Ella, VIM. Mckenzie.
On parade Ed. Taylor, Dan McIn-
tyre, John d. McI6fyre.
On hotel accommodations John Z.
Froone, II. P. MeIlen, VIM. Mcbride.
On reception -Dsyid Taylor, 7. j..
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01

with the dates of the Pioneers picnic at
Weston, that association having decided
to hold its annual picnic on June II, ~
and Is.
The prize list for the shooting tourna-
ment will soon be issued to members of
clubs throughout the northwest, and the
event will be thoroughly advertised.
Two new expert traps have been in
stalled this week, the battery now con-
sisting Of 8 traps. Electric pulls have
also been installed, making the equip
ment OF the Athena club second to none
in Eastern Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
Dates Are Changed.

The committee on funds for the Una
tllla County Pioneers reunion, to be
held at Weston in June, has practically
finished its canvass for subscriptions
and has about $3.50 on the books. This
will be utilized in securing talentin the
way of good speakers and music for the
three days program. Excursion rates
from this and neighboring counties will
be secured. The original date Of the
reunion was to have been June 4, s and
6. This has been changed to June II,
12 and 10 in order to allow the normal
school people to finish spring work and
take part in the exercises.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
LAND SETTLING FAST
TEN THOUSAND ACRES TAKEN
IN ONE DAY.
Purchasers Willing to Take a Chance
Before the Price is Doubled
By the State.

The state Of Oregon is running big
lottery and there are plenty of people
who are willing to play the game, says
Salem special, The state land de-
partment has become place where men
and women invest their money largely
for speculative purposes, and in large
number of cases entirely upon chance.
While the state does not intend to run
lottery, and the business in law does not
come under that designation, neverthe-
less, to large number Of buyers the
sales are not materially different from
the purchase Of a lottery ticket.
Over 10000 acres OF school land were
sold Tuesday, that being one Of the
busiest days in the history Of the land
department. The land was sold at $1,25
per acre, the purchaser paying 25 cents
an acre down. II the purchaser finds
later that the land is not worth the pay
ment Of the balance, he will default and
forfeit the first payment. While there
are some who have examined the land
and know what they are buying, there
are many who are taking chances and
hoping for the best. Nearly all the
sales are Of half sections, containing 800
acres. The first payment is therefore
$50. II men have been iudicious in
making their selections their purchases
will probably bring them out even at
least. There is no doubt, however, that
scores of those who are now buying land
will never complete their purchases and
that eventually the state will cancel the
sales, retaining the money paid.
People are "taking chance at it,,
Some will win and perhaps sell the land
few years hence for several times what
they paid for it, and realize profit Of
from 25 to 100 percent per year interest
on their investment. Others will be dis
appointed with what they "drew" in the
land lottery and will lose the first pay
meut.
From present indications this rush for
land will continue until the evening Of
May 20, which will be the last day on
which school land will be sold at $1.25
per acre. On the next day, in pursuance
Of an act of the last Legislature, the price
will be raised to $3.50 per acre.
One thing is quite certain--that there
will be little doing in the state land
Office after May 20. All the land that is
considered worth S1.25 per acre will be
bought prior to that time, and what re-
mains will find slow sale at $3.50 per
acre. Those who wish to invest in cheap
school land will do their buying before
May q, and the work Of the department
will then consist chiefly Of receiving
payment Of installments and completing
sales by the issuance OF deeds.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
selling Highland stock.

G. w. Gates is in town from Bourne,
the mining camp in Baker county, where
he has been operating a hotel. Mr..
Gates is now on the road selling shares
Of stock in the Highland groupof mines.
The stock is now selling at cents per
share. but Mr.. Gates is confident that
within few weeks share5wilI be quoted
twice the price now asked. Develop
ment work is progressing favorably, and
the Highland Gold Mines Co., which
own the group, confidently expect to
show to the world mine unequaled in
Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
Very Valuable Farm.

]. N. B. Gerking, Of Athena, was in
town yesterday attending the day ses-
sion of the A. F. and A. M. Mr.. Gerk-
ing owns a farm which has the distinc-
tion,of having commanded the highest
figure of any farm in northern Oregon.
There are 240 acres in the tract, and he
has been offered $4,000 cash for it, or
over $83 per acre. While it is a very
fine farm, it must not be understood
that it is valued ct that figure except in
the special sense that the party who
offered that figure wanted it very badly,
but Mr.. Gerking wants to keep it too
much to take that amount of money for
it.. East Oregonian.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
Discharged From Asylum.

Mrs. Ida Poole, tue woman who was
declared insane in this county February
II, and was sent to Salem, was discharg-
ed a few days ago. Mrs. Poole, it will
be remembered, left the train at Echo,
and when the next day she resumed her
journey, threw her ticket and draft for
large sum of money into the car stove.
Ii was not believed while she was in
custody here that her insanity was of the
permanent type, and it is now known
that it was not. East Oregonian.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01

NCounty Superintendent Nowlin has
just concluded the work Of issuing di-
plomas to pupils of the county schools
passing the eighth grade examinations.
Those receiving diplomas here are as
follows: Ernest Zerba, Ava Reeder,
Roy Thomplsins, Iva Zerba, George
Rosenzweig; rThe above pupils will be
sent their diplomas at once. Taken as a
whole Mr.. Nowlin said that ell pupils
taking the examination had earned very
'creditable markings and passed good
organizations.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
Union school Report

y The eighth grade class of the Union
school in district No. 45, Miss Nettie
Cannon teacher, made remarkably good
averages in the state examination, con-
sidering the fact that the class has had
but seven months work in the grade.
The averages were: Ralph Cannon,
95.5; Leota Cannon, 94.2; Oliver Mos
ley, $50; Eugene Schrimpf, 92.3; Frank
swaggart, 91.9; Edna Hopper, OIL; Roy
Hopper, S0.0.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
Kirk. A. M. ellis. Dan Kirk. Horac,

Kirk, A. M. Gillis, Dan Kirk, Horace
Walker, Robt. Jameson, Alex McRae.
On transportation "A. M. Gillis, A.
w. Botkin.
On games Ed. Potts, John McEwen,
John A. Mcintyre, Dan j. Kirk, Hugh
Bell, Malcolm Mcintyre.
On program--A. b. McEwen, John
Froome, ALI Johnson, A. M. Gillis.
The several committees will meet
tomorrow evening, Nay 2, at the town
hall, to perfect plans and get to work in
earnest.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
sherIH Closed Shop.

4 The harness store of w. G. Miller was
closed by Sheriff Taylor Saturday after
noon. Attachment proceedings were in
stituted by Keystone Bros, of San
Francisco, the attachment being for the
sum Of 3O6 1t is learned that Mr.. Mil
Ter contemplates making an assignment
and will take advantage OF tile bankrupt
law. The business men on the street
freely express sympathy for Mr.. Miller
in his business reverses.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
MOnOpOlC Syrup

Have you ever tried Mon.
opoie Syrup? 1t is a pure
sugar syrup that is making
more friends than any
other like goods on the
market. We are introduc-
ing it at the following
price:
One gal 95c
/ One-liaif gal SOC
Don't forget the name
"MONOPOLE.' A new
barrel of HEM Pickles
just arrived. The qt.. 15c
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
CeIebratIon OommIttsea.

z The committees on Athena's Fourth
Of July celebration will soon begin ac-
tive work in getting arrangements in
shape. IA big crowd is expected in
Athena on July 4, and the committees
Will leave nothing undone that will add
to the enjoyment and entertainment Of
the hundreds that viii come to join in
the big celebration.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
New Spring Lines

Of Gents Furnishings are
arriving daily. We are
showing the very latest
styles and patterns in mems
Negligee and Golf Shirts.
Also a swell line of Neck
wear-positiveIy the latest
things out. Come in and
look them over before pur-
chasing your spring furn-
ishings.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01

County Treasurer Sommerville has
sent one-half Of the Umatilla county
tax for 1903 to the state treasurer's Office
There is state tax Of $3B, ,O15 and an
agricultural college tax Of S1,225, or a
total Of S37, ,240. The amount paid was
$lS,62O, leaving an equal sum to be
paid in the fall.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
/ Sweet Goods

We recently closed a con-
tract with the National
Biscuit Co. to handle ex.
clusively their sweet goods.
We now have the follow
ing in stock: Nobisco, Ra-
mona. Festeno, Athena aud
Champagne Wafes; Uneeda
Biscuit, Butter Thins, Soci-
al Tea, Orange Marmalade,
Vienna Creams. Kennedys
Oeplerettes, Zu Zu Ginger
Snaps, and many others
too numerous to mention.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
ON naLarge Scale.

y~John Bell is pushing farming opera
'tions on a large scale at his place south
Of town. He has 5 teams at work, each
pulling 4-bottom gang plow, and daily
35 acres Of ground is being turned un-
der. Mr.. Bell has 140O acres seeded to
wheat.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01
TOURNAMENT DATE CHANGED

In order not to Conflict with Pioneer
Pic6ic.
DR.. J. d. Plamondon, president Of the
Athena Gun Club, announces that the
dates Of the tournament have been
changed from June ~ and 10 70 June 5
and 6 This action 10 taken on the part
Of the club In order that the dates ior
holding the tournamept viii not conflict
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-05-01

Remember Mrs. Owens will take
butter, eggs and country produce il ex-
change for hats and millinery goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-24
FROM BRIDGE TO STREET.
Satesman FIRST Jumped on Brook
Ign Cars Top-SUept off.

Archibald Morrison. of No 49, West Thirty
second-st.. yesterday climbed the platform rail-
ing fifty yards south of the Brooklyn tower of
the bridge jumped top of a train fell off
struck the third rail and dropped through the
ties. landing in Froat-st., over one hundred feet
below, a mangied corpse.
Abraham Goodman, of No. SIS Madison-st
saw the man jump. He was on the rear plat
form of the last car of the train and by chance
happened TO be looking along the promenade
railing on the inside track He saw the man
jump on top of the car, and yelled. This
brought all in the to their feet, and they
rushed TO the rear. where they were Mortified to
see mans body fall on the third rail, bound to
the opposite side of the track and then plunge
between the ties to the street below.
Women in the car sat down gasping and
white, while men were for while too stunned
10 speak.
Down in the street woman who saw the body
fall ran away in horror. Policeman Gillen of
onds after the fall, and sent to the Brooklyn
City Hospital for an ambulance. The right side
OF the skull had been crushed in, the right arm
broken, and the body terribly mangled.
Goodman said he noticed that just as the man
jumped the car ran under bar crossing the
trestleWork and that the man was nit by it. 1t
swept him off the car. landing him on the third
rail.
In the clothing were a tintype picture of the
man with two women, and pawn ticket in the
name of A Morrison for a suit Of clothes on
which S3 i had been obtained from an Allan
Ilc-ave. Brooklyn. pawnbroker.
The also had d book containing the Cos
pei or St John only. One leaf was turned down,
ana the third chapter and sixteenth verse were
indicated by a mark. It read:
For God so loved the world that he gave his
only begotten son. that whosoever believeth in
him should not perish. but have everlasting
life"
Nathan Latham. an enploye of a drygoods
house in Brooklyn, said the man was undoubt-
edly Morrison, who five years ago had been en-
ployed as a silk salesman by F. Loeser & Co.,
Of Brooklyn. He said Morrison drank and was
discharged. He worked six weeks ago for A I.
Narnm & Co, Of Fulton-st, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-24
ROOSEVELT SURELY.
&. S. FmrchId Sees No Chance for
Republican Defeat.
L. TELEGRAPH ro THc rRIRrNr- |


New-Orleans June 23.-'I see very little Of
Mr. Cleveland now" said Charles 5. Fairchild
to-day, when asked if he could discuss recent
reports and denials that Mr. Cleveland would
take an active part in the next national cam
paign. I believe. however, that Mr.. Cleveland
viii not take active part in politics.
In answer TO further questions. Mr. Farchild
said: L hear very little of politics in New
York The next Presidential campaign does not
attract much attention. So far as l know, it is
pretty generally believed that Mr.. Roosevelt
Will be nominated by the Republican party and
elected. The country is prosperous. I do not
hear much tariff discussion by business men.
Sugar is a matter that vitally interests com
paratvely few, though directly and indirectly
affecting a great many. and Mr. Roosevelt
seems to be popular the whole.
Expansion. the Philippines. etc. hardly seem
TO ne 70 afford the campo gn material for either
side that was furnished in the last campaign,
and. so far as I can personally judge. either Mr..
Roosevelt or the Democratic party would have
to do something in the nature f e olution to
afford the Democrats reasonably good hanc e
o carving enough FaSte n or Western States
to have a major. ty IN tie electo al college. /
believe that these views OBTAIN rather generally
in New York I 90 not believe tEat he-e is the
least doubt about Mr.. Rooseyelt's election"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-24
SNOU 1T 4SBURY PARK
Ne7o Heather Attraction at JERSEY
Resort -HeaJy Surf There.

Asbury Park. N ]. June 23 (SpeciaD.-A
snow squan was the unusual weather attraction
provided for the visitors early this morning
The fakes were few and far between, but there
were enough of them 10 establish a new record
for freaky summer weather.
northeast storm, which set in last evening
and is still raging. is responsible for the sudden
drop in temperature. Thus far the angry sea
has not damaged the new boardwalk At high
tide this afternoon unusually high waves rolled
in. and the roar of the surf could be heard in
land for several miles. To many of the visitors
the big bilows were attraction, and crowds
occupied sheltered hooks in the pavilions and
watched the imposing marine picture.