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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
AndOyer.
North Buckfield.

DR.. Austin Tenney, oculist, will be at
French's Hotel Wednesday, the 23d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
THE STOCK PARADE.

THE STOCK PARADE.
The parade of premium stock, new
feature for this fair, though it is in use
by other fairs, started at 10 o'clock
Thursday forenoon. 1t was headed by
President Wheeler's handsome pair of
black gentlemen's drivers, sporting the
blue ribbon, and with E. M. Thayer
handling the reins. They were fol-
lowed by other horses and colts, % in
number, and three pairs of work horses.
Then came the cattle, numbering about
90 in all. Led by the band, the process
sion moved once around the track and
was dismissed.
The crowd which witnessed the parade
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

was not very large, nor were all the
prize animals in the procession BY any
means. Nevertheless 1t was an impos-
ing array of stock, and drew forth many
expressions of delight. Even those who
knew the show of stock was as large and
as good as was ever seen, hardly realized
that the finest of the animals would pre-
sent so fine an appearance. The parade
may be set down as very satisfactory
part of the fair.
THE BALL GAMES.
Three ball games, each one "fully
worth the price of admission" were
played on the three days, and on the first
and second days, being played during
the races, they made an excellent substi-
tute for the vaudeville and acrobatic per-
formances presented between heats In
recent years. The games were three OF
the closest and most interesting in long
time.
Tuesday afternoon Oxford defeated
Harrison by the remarkable score OF l
to 0, in very clean game, the winning
nine having only one error charged
against it.
Il 49,
Wednesday, but the management ar
ranged to have the contestants of the
preceding day play again. The oxfords
again won, the score being 5 to 3.
Thursdays game, called at 1890 A. NJ,
was between the Lewiston Athletics and
Mechanic Falls, and was won by the
Athletics, 4 to 3, the winners making
two of their four scores in their eighth
inning, the last they played.
1t is likely to be a long time before
three so good games in succession are
played on these grounds.
NOT DOWN ON THE BILLS
The only affair of the three days in
, volving much disorder occurred during
| the races Tuesday afternoon. b. Ii. Bis
t bee, the well known horseman, got int
an alteration with his driver, "Billy'
Nelson, during which both used thei
t fists and some blood flowed. Of course
at the first hint of fight the crowd raj
from the grand stand and the ball game
to the scene of the row.
! Deputy Sheriffs Tucker, Bassett ant
Cross were quickly on the scene ant
, stepped in to arrest the two men. Thu
caused more excitement than the begin
ming of the row. Bisbee objected Il
being arrested, and particularly to beinI
handcuffed, and fought like tiger. Ill
, had lot of sympathizers in the crowd
. and before quiet was restored the officer
had hard time, and Sheriff Bassett wa
, roughly handled. On the advice o
friends Bisbee finally submitted, and il
:, the Norway Municipal Court he answer
! ed to the charge of resisting the officer
: and took an appeal to the October tern
! of Supreme Judicial Court. incidentally
= there was considerable profanity used
! and wordy war to accompany th
- personal encounters. The war of words
indeed, ragged far beyond the borders o
! the fair grounds, and into the quiet
= evening hours.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

The event around which the most
interest conferred was the 2:27 class, in
which seven starters came to the wire
and no more holly contested race has
been seen in Maine this year. DR.. Jack
owned by Smith of East Denmark, drew
the pole and succeeded in landing the
first two heats closely pressed by Bing.
ham and Jack Leo. The third heat was
a fight to the finish between DR.. Jack
and Dean Patchen owned by B. H. Bis
bee of East Sumner and driven by Ira
Woodbury. of Portland. One blanket
would have covered both horses during
most of the last heats, and the two de-
Gliding heats on Friday afternoon were
all that could be desired in the way of
excitement and entertainments. The
whole field of horses were well punched
throughout the mile, and as an exhibit
ton Of expert driving, that given by Ira
Woodbury. in the plotting of Dean Patch
en- could not be surpassed. Dean
Patchen landed the race after as hot a
contest as was ever witnessed, and to Ira
Woodbury. belongs the credit, for it is
doubtful if any man in Maine could have
taken tired horse and pumped him up
to such victory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

Owing to the rain of Wednesday night
and the occasional showers of Thursday,
the races of Thursday afternoon were
postponed until half past two in order to
allow the track to dry out, and even
then the track was wet and heavy.
The only race finished Thursday night
was the 2:35 class, and that was won in
1928 order by Gold Finder Boy, son of
Haley, owned by Waite of Lewiston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

Three heats of the 2:27 class and two
heats of the free-for-all were run off in
the showers of Thursday and the remain
ing heats were carried over to Friday
afternoon, when small audience saw
some of the best racing ever seen on any
track.
The free-for-all had only three starters
and was wor in straight heats by the
well-known campaigner, Halle Rollins,
owned by Foss of Cornish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22
SOME OF THE VEGETABLES.

SOME OF THE VEGETABLES.
The largest collection of field and
garden crops was exhibited by G.. II.
Porter of South Paris, and numbered
over fifty varieties, occupying long
space on the shelf. Conspicuous features
of the display were mammoth squashes,
beets and cabbages. Several varieties
of gourds were included, and large
number of other kinds.
w. H. Porter of Norway, we'll known
as a successful gardener and very active
for one of his advanced years, made
large display of assorted vegetables.
A good assortment of some fifteen
varieties of garden vegetables was made
by G. H. Pike of Norway, a boy of IA
years.
Plates of Carman No. and American
Wonder potatoes were shown by Guy
Boutelle of Paris, boy of five years.
Charles D. Morse of Norway showed
60 potatoes of the New Queen variety,
weighing 90 pounds.
A. D. Kilgore of Norway Lake showed
a collection of field crops, including three
large Big Tom pumpkins which grew on
one vine, enormous ruta baga turnips,
and other crops.
T. W. Cleasby of South Paris exhibited
good specimens of three varieties of po-
tatoes, the Woodbury. White, California
Belle and California Queen.
An extensive array of potatoes was
shown as usual by L. K. Stone of Paris.
Sixty varieties were standards, known
in the markets, and sixty-two were seed
lings produced by Mr.. Stone. He has
been engaged in originating varieties for
several years, and number of his origi-
mating are getting to condition which
makes them nearly ready for market.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

hicndru udles VI ais, i've Srdue Jei
sey cows and heifers. .
A. o. Wheeler of Paris, a 2-year-olt
Ayrshire bull and six cows and heifers
all but one thoroughbred.
w. E. Twitchell of Paris, 2-year- OLE
Devon bull.
C. A. Richardson, West Paris, year
ling Devon bull.
w. H. Blake, South Paris, a grad,
Durham cow which took the blue ribbon
and Devon COW.
Thayer Bros, Paris, ten head, cows
heifers and steers, all grade Durhams.
w. W. Maxim, Paris, grade Hereford
heifer years old and grade Durham
calf.
W. R. Fletcher, South Paris, a large
grade Durham heifer calf.
II. E. & II. D. Hammond of Paris
who believe in doing their farm work
with cattle, showed a yoke of big fat
oxen.
C. II. Pride of Norway showed a herd
of thirteen head of good grade Holsteir
cows and heifers.
u. S. G. Abbott of Norway, three yoke
of Herefords, oxen, 2-year-olds, and
yearlings.
H. "A. Robbins of Norway, twenty-one
head of Herefords, mostly oxen and
steers. They were an undeniably hand
some lot, and received as enthusiastic
praise from cattle fanciers as was be-
slowed upon any string on the grounds.
The Democrat met Ellis Whitman OF
Buckfield, and in answer to an inquiry
a, to what he was exhibiting, he said,
ssNothing. And it's the first time in
thirty years" "Why, haven't you any
cattlep" asked the Democrat? "Oh,
plenty of cattle, but Pm getting to be an
old man, and there's good deal of work
to it."
The well-known breeder of .Devons,
L. II. Maxim of West Sumner, had
twenty head of the red cattle in the
sheds, few of which were grades, but
mostly thoroughbreds. .3ll.
Solomon 81. Millett of Norway had
twenty four head Of Herefords, pricipal-
ly oxen and steers. There is something
about the Herefords which appeals
particularly to the admiration of the
spectators, and these cattle came In for
a large share of praise.
Benjamin Tucker Of Norway had .
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-22

The second event of Wednesday, the
2:30, class was won in straight heats by
Dean Patchen, owned by B. Fl. Bisbee
of East Sumner, but was interesting
on account of very close and exciting
finishes for second place between Lila
Wilkes, owned by T. o. Walker of Rum
ford Falls and driven by H. c. Ellis of
that town, and Sunlight, owned by Waite
Of Lewiston.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25

the first Monday in April. Under the
old law, payments to the state treasurer
by the county treasurer are made by the
first of May and the first Of November;
under the new law, on January Is and
July Is. Under the old law, the sale OF
real property for taxes in not later than
March 1;nnder the new law, not later
than October I.
With the exception of the foregoing
changes, and few other slight ones,
the provisions of the old law are re-en-
acted in the new law. 1t will be seen
from this review that the assessment and
equalization of taxes during the year
1908 will have been completed under the
old or present law still in force. The
levy of taxes, and all the subsequent
steps for their collection by the provis-
ions of the present law are to take place
in the year 1904. But on January l,
1904, the present law ceases to be law.
None Of these things, therefore, from
the levy to the collection or sale, can be
done under the provisions Of the present
law. There is no provision in the new
law for doing them. That law relates
to the assessment and collection of taxes
for the year 1904. There is no saving
clause for the extension Of the provisions
of the present law to the levy and col
lection Of taxes assessed 10 1903
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Death of Mrs. J. x. Sailing

Mrs. Alice Sailing, widow of the late
j. X. Sailing, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Shelton, at Bear,
Idaho, on September IS, and was buried
there, funeral services being conducted
by Rev. VIM. Robertson of that place.
Alice Webb was born in England,
May 4, 1884, and came to Salt Lake City
where in 1852 she was united in marriage
with Vance Shafier. -Four children
were the issue Of this union, three Of
whom, Mrs. II. g. Garletts Of Bayview,
Wash, and Perry and Frank Shaffer, Of
Davisville, CAL, are living. In 1869 she
was married to j. X. Sailing, who died
September %, 1900 Four children by
this marriage survive her, they being
Glen II. Sailing and Mrs. Gay Clark, Of
this city, Jesse Sailing Of Pendleton aud
Mrs. Frank Shelton Of Bear, Idaho.
Mrs. Sailing was pioneer Of this
county and leaves a host of friends all
over the county to mourn her loss.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Earnhart--LaHue.

Mr.. Richard O. Earnhart and Miss
Cordie LaHue we're united in marriage
at the home Of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Emmery LaHue, in this city.
The wedding was solemnized at IL
o'clock, noon, on Wednesday September
%, Rev. Robert Warner, of Pendleton,
officiating. The guests present were:
Frank F. Earnhart, Miss Roscoe Hill
yard, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hagen, Mr..
and Mrs. LaHue, all Of Pendleton, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus LaHue, Mr.. j. l..
Snyder and r. A. Bissinger, Of Cold
Spring. The young couple will make
their future home at Pendleton.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Cougar or Wildcat

One day last week monster wildcat
or cougar visited the home of Mr.. Har-
rison Chase, an old pioneer on Basket
mountain, and proceeded to kill and eat
the favorite pussy cat and her seven
kittens that were nestled under the front
OF that mountain home, says the Milton
Eagle. After Mr.. Chase had emptied
his Winchester in vain TO frighten the
intruder away, his wife and daughter,
with hoe and pitchfork, came to his as
sistance, whom the wild animal retreated
to the woods, but returned the next day
and carried away the faithful old watch
dog.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
ATTEMPTED
BURGLARY
Discovered In the Act
BY Officer Garrett

An attempt was made to burglarize
the Fair Store at the corner of Main and
Fourth streets Sunday morning. Two
men were discovered by night watch
man Garrett, in making an effort to
effect an entrance at the front doors Of
the store. The burglars were undoubt-
edly warned Of the approach of the ofiic-
er and made hasty retreat.
Garrett lay in wait across the street
in the shadow Of a telephone pole and
the two fellows came again. The offic-
er started toward them but they eluded
capture by running and disappearing in
the darkness behind the opera house.
Garrett is OF the opinion that il was a
genuine attempt at burglary When he
arst discovered the two men it was about
2 a. IN. He thinks they were trying to
get in the store by means Of keys which
they had in their possession.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
John G. Luce Dead.

John O. Luce, one Of the pioneers Of
Grant county and a prominent citizen,
died at his home near John Day Sep
tember IA. Mr.. Luce came to Canyon
City in 1862, and for few years en-
gagged in running pack train between
that point and The Dalles. He then
located land and built up a large and
well stocked farm. In the political field
he gained his widest distinction. He
was the organizer CT the Farmers ALI
ance and the peoples party in that Sec
tion, and until it disorganized he re-
NAMED its undisputed leader in the
state.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Survey Is Completed.

The survey for the Umatilla Electric
Power Co. on the north fork Of the Una
tiIla river was completed last week by
Engineer Miller and Geary Kimbrell of
Pendleton. The engineer is now pre-
pairing maps and estimates for the COM
pany, and the former will be sent to
Washington in order to indicate the
route desired for the pipe line. The
company, says the Leader, is impatient
to begin construction, and only a~sits
government action in granting right Of
way.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Passes Called In.

1t is understood, says the Walla Walla
Record, that all passes on the Mellman-
Romo Electric Railroad have been
called in. That is bad for those in on
the scheme, who will undoubtedly in
future, be obliged to walk. The road
ION paper) it will be remembered, ex-
tends from Huntsville to Helix; New
York, Walla Walla and San Francisco
being on side track. The head offices
TO all appearances, are in the Dooley
building, Walla Walla.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
SUIT is
INSTITUTED
| viii Test Validity of the
1903 Tax Levy.

A suit has been commenced to test the
question Of SO much Importance to the
whole state of Oregon, whether or not
a valid levy of the taxes of 1908 can be
made under the existing laws. Theout,
come of the suit will affect every county,
city, town and school district in Oregon,
as we'll as the state itself, and it may
also determine the question whether a
special session of the Legislature shall
be called to remedy the supposed defect
in the present law. Governor Chamber
lain has said that he would not call
special session unless the supreme court
declared the law defective.
Evidently it was the plain purpose of
the new law to change the times for the
new assessment, levy and collection of
taxes, and substantially to do nothing
more, the slight changes in other re-
spects not being important. It is also
plain, says the Portland journal, that
the change was to apply to the assess
ment, levy and collection to be made
after the new law takes effect, January
1, 1904. The law is altogether prospec-
tive in operation.
A comparison will make this apparent.
Under the old law, the assessment be
gins on the first Monday in March each
year; under the new law, on the first
| Monday in January, 1904, and each year
thereafter. Under the old law, the re-
turn of the assessment roll is on the first
Monday In September following, which
time may be extended by the county
court to the first Monday of October
following; under the new law the return
is made the first Monday IN July. Un-
| der the old law, the equalization board
meets on the last Monday in August;
under the new law, on the first Monday
IN July. Under the old law, the estim-
ates and levy of taxes is made at the
January term; under the new law, at the
September term. Under the old law,
the state officers apportion the taxes to
the several counties in January; under
the new law, 10 July. Under the old
law school districts and incorporated
towns and cities notify the county courts
Of their rates OF leyies on or before Feb
ruary |; under the new law, by Septem-
Der l. Under the old law, half the tax
es is payable by the first Monday in
April, and the other half by the first
Monday 10 October; under the new law,
the first half ID payable by December 81, !,
and the other half by the first Monday
in April following. Under the old Law,
the first collection OF delinquent taxes
begins on the first Monday in May. and
the second the first Monday in Novem-
ber; under the new law, the first collec-
tion begins the first Monday in Febru-
airy. and the second, the first Monday in
May following. Under the old law, the
delinquent roll is returnable immediate
| y after the first Monday in October;
under the new law, Immediately after
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Pay Your Subscription.

Subscription accounts to the Pass
for 1908 are due and we would ask those
knowing themselves indebted to US to
call and settle, and II in the goodness Of
your hearts you should feel inclined to
pay for year in advance, we would not
refuse it. This is the season Of the year
when everybody but the printer has
money to burn and We would ask that
you share your prosperity with US.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
ATHENA MERCANTILE COMPANY

No0 is the time to buy Ute stocks complete Care
ful Inspection of Goods U you that yo money
will further When you trade at Store than elsewhere
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Pitchers Great Record.

Oliver Faulkner, pitcher for the Will
mington Del Athletic team, has estab-
lished worlds record for pitching n
innings without run being scored
against him. The best previous per-
formance was by Pitcher James III.
Wiggs Of Helena, Mont, who in 1902
blanked all opponents for A consecutive
innings.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Kill the Thistle.

Reports come to the Press regarding
the increase Of the Russian thistle pest
in this vicinity. II all reports are true,
little attention is given the extermina-
ton Of the thistle, regardless Of the fact
that there exists law making it mis-
demeanor to allow this obnoxious weed
to grow. 1t is understood that il inn
mediate action is not taken in the mat
ter, the county court will be appealed
to for action.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25

lieve that meetings will be of great beu-
eft to Oregon. "The greatest benefit,
said one, s'is that it will teach us that
Oregon is not the only state in the union
looking for irrigation. Every other
state that has arid lands wants it just as
bad as we do, and has just as great a
claim on the government. We must not
localize too much hereafter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
A Royal Welcome.

Last Saturday evening the good peo-
pie of Athena OF all the different church
organizations rendered the new Baptist
minister, Rev. @. FL III. Moore and his
wife a royal welcome, in the nature of a
surprise reception at their home. Over
fifty well wishers were present, and it
tested the capacity Of their little cottage
TO the limit to accommodate the guests
and their generous donations.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Pendleton's Carnival.

Pendleton will hold Merchants
Carnival on October 8 to 10 inclusive.
A large sum Of money has been raised to
prepare exhibits Of fine stock, fruit and
al industries Of Eastern Oregon. Ar
nold's monster Carnival Go. viii furnish
the attractions for the occasion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
OF Great Benefit.

The delegates have returned from the
meetings Of the National Irrigation con-
gress at Ogden, Utah. They are each
aud every one enthusiastic over the
treatment which they received and be.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-09-25
Bridge Kings Crossing.

f. II. Beathe, county roadmaster, has
returned from the south end Of the
county, where he directed the building
Of two bridges across Desolation creek.
Next in order will be new bridge at
Kings crossing on Wildhorse creek,
south of Weston.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-08-27


Y en- medic de sta,zarabanda
de Iona y MADEIRA; de esta alga-
cara de abovedados inches; de
|esta procession extrafia, que tie
ne el raroI privilegio de gustar q
|clericales y ant1clericales, Sc des-
|taca de vez en- cuando. un baul
abandonado en- un rinc6n de Ia
estacion de San Lazaro, un bsul
solitario y triste. rapado por el
uso, agobiado por la miseria,
amarillento por la envidia que
le inspira la riqueza y la algeria
de compafieros dichosos, acaba-
do por el dolor mudo que guar
da en- sus entrailas: Ell baul del
emigrante italiano. que paso de
la estacion de Lyon a la estaci6n
de San Lazaro, para ir a vera
near trabajando como una bes-
tia de carga en- Nueva York.
Un baul asi, solitario y triste,
estuvo abandonado. hace algu.
nos veranos. en- la estacion de
San Lazaro. Era el baul de
Bresci.... tr. =
Luis Bonafoux.