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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-18

Vaults Cndamaged.
A great cloud was lifted yesterday
afternoon when it was discovered that
practically all of the vaults and strong
rooms and safes of the financial con-
Germs whose buildings were destroyed
are unhurt A tremendous loss in Sc
curities had been anticipated here, and
when vault after vault yielded up its
treasures unframed the joy OF the guard
ians was boundless.
Loss About $125, 100000.
As yet no figures on loss and insurance
that can be regarded as official are OBJ
tainable. A careful canvas of insurance
experts, builders, and business men,
placed the loss in round figures at $125,-
900 900 and the insurance at from $780,
0OO, 900 to $9O,OOO,OO0. 1t is probable
that these estimates will stand with
slight change when the final figures are
written.
Federal Troops Denied.
Washington, Feb. 13.-At the cabinet
meeting, after a long consideration of
the resolution adopted by the Mary
land legislature, calling for troops for
duty in Baltimore, it was decided not
to comply at this time with the re-
quest. Prior to the cabinet meeting
Brig Gen. Riggs, as a special messen-
ger from Gov. Warfield, formally pre-
sented to the president the resolution
adopted by the legislature. He con-
veyed at the same time Gov Warfeld's
personal statement that the troops
were not needed. This presented an
anomalous situation, and the cabinet
determined not to send troops at this
time.
The statement of Gov. Warfield was
regarded as making it quite certain
that the executive authorities of the
city of Baltimore and state of Mary
land were amply able to cope with any
situation likely to arise, and the presi-
dent and his cabinet felt, therefore,
that they could not respond favorably
to the request of the legislature.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
THE UMATILLA WHEAT CROP
Prospects Are Bright for a Bumper
Production in 1904.

@. w. Bradley, purchasing agent Of
the Puget Sound Warehouse Co., with
headquarters at Athena, was in the city
yesterday, says the Baker City Herald.
Mr.. Bradley gives favorable report Of
the outlook for the Umatilla wheat crop
this year. He says that the ground was
we'll prepared and that fall wheat got
a good start.
Last year was short one in Umatilla
county In the wheat industry. The big
county with d national reputation only
turned out about 4 100000 bushels, when
she usually turns out at least 4,5O0,000
bushels. and often goes as high as !, 800,
900.
Mr.. Bradley thinks she will go the full
limit this year.
While Mr.. Bradley's chosen business
is that Of wheat buying he could not
keep his eyes closed on Baker connty's
gaeet mining opportunities and has
made some investments here which he il
up to look after. He also has friends
in Baker City whom he is visiting.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Celestial Wins Automobile

Wee Chung resident OF Wallulu, wai
the happiest Chinaman in Walla WalIa
to day. In searching through bis pock.
cts be discovered that he held the win.
ming ticket for the automobile given
away BY the Whisehouse Clothing com
pany New Years day. Chung inme-
diEtely made his way to the store and
with happy smile playing over bis vide
Mongolian features informed the man
agement Of bis win.
Chung was asked what he was going
TO do with the machine. .sOh, no want
it. sell Ii How mulch you givef''
be carefully inquired. 4 hystander ID :
spirit Of fun offered him @400. but Chung
showed bis Oriental wisdom and scorn-
fully refused the offer. II SELF EN- for
ss0a. Think that heap cheap. Walls
Walla Statesman.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
TRUSTEES APPOINTED.
T. G, Taylor and w. F. Matlock Will
Handle Wade's Affairs.

For several days 1t has been currently
reported in Athena that G. B. Wade,
cashier Of the First National Bank in
Pendleton and large property owner
had been forced to make an assignment.
AS to the real state OF the case nothing
definite could be learned until Wednes-
day evening, when the following ap
peared in the East Oregonian:
90. B. Wade has been ill for several
days, and his physicians have advised
him to keep as quiet as possible for some
time. He is not seriously or dangerously
i'll. b il requiWsrest. In consequence
of this he has resigned bis position as
the cashier of the First National Bark,
and has appointed T. @. Taylor and w.
F. Matlock to look after his personal
affairs.
s'Tbis afternoon deed of trust was
filed in the Office of the recorder by
which Mr.. and Mrs. Wade transfer to
w. E. Matlnck and 7 G. Taylor as trus.
tees. all personaland real property Of
any and Ill kinds whatever ownel by
them, any and all mining property, and
all OF their possessions with the excep.
tion of what is by law exempt to them.
At the same time they appointed Charles
H. Carter of this city as their confdcn-
tial attorney and empowering him to
make and execute deeds and other pa
pers, and to transact business for them
as be sees best.
"This action is taken as consequence
of the illness of Mr.. Wade, and gives to
the trustees and the attorney the power
to handle his private business while he
is i'll, in the manner in their opinion best
for all concerned.
"Mr. Wade's difficulties are in no way
connected with the First National Bank,
as they are Of a private nature and re-
late to his own personal and private bus
mess exclusively and his business will
be handled by the gentlemen named in
the papers filed this afternoon until MIR.
Wade RECEIVERS sufficiently to take charge
himself"
Later Last nights dispatches state
that Mr.. Wade has failed for $1OO,00O
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
AN EARLY PIONEER
GONE TO HER REWARD
Had Lived In This County For Over
Thirty-nine Years.

Mrs Mary Davenport who for some time
lived in Athena, died at the residence Of
her daughter, Mrs. Lee Moorhouse in
Pendleton on New Years day, from AN
extt nded illness. The direct cause et her
death was heart failure, induced by the
feeble condition caused by her long ILL
ness.
On Thursday morning at 5 o'clock
Mrs. Davenport was stricken with an
attack Of paralysis and it was then that
the family first realized that her illness
was of necessarily fatal nature. Since
that time she has gradually grown weak
er until the final trouble released her
from her pain.
The deceased WAS burn in Ohm De-
cember %, 1883, where shesp the early
years Of girlhool, Ii 1855 she was
married to her first husband, William
Willis, in Iowa, and after three ye irs
residence in that state they came By way
ofthe Isthmus Of pananta 10 Salem.
where they resided until 1864 when they
came to Eastern Oregon. Mr.. Willis
died at Milton in February, 1882, and
six years later his widow married Sam.
uel r. Davenporta il well known resident
of this section. Mr.. Davenport died in
Walla Walla in 1899.
Mrs. Davenport is survived by six
children, Mrs Lee Roorhouse, OF this
city; J. w. Willis, of Ferdinand, Idaho;
DR.. A. Il. Willis, of Walla Walla; DIR.
Park Weed Willis, Of Seattle; Frank s.
Willis, OF Gibbon, Or, and Harry NJ.
Willis. OF White Salmon. Wash.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Lost an Ear.

A small boy belonging to Robert Chap
man, who resides four miles up the vel.
ley met with . very serious accident
one day last week. While riding ii d
hack be lost bis balance and tell out.
lighting in front Of one Of the hind
wheels which struck him just behind
the ear, nearly severing itlrom the head.
In fact, II was practically cut Of, 81 it
hung 10 the face only by 4 very amall
strip Of flesh while the wound Ia tie
head Hss deep and severe. The severed
member, however, was iuimeaiafaIz
sewed on and at last Isp6TfFEe bos was
getting along nicely Milton Eagle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
WORK ON THE
POWER PLANT
ENGINEERS HAVE SUR.
vEYED THE RIVER.
Operations in Construction IL
Commence at Once-Be
Complete This Fall.

Work on the zig electric power plant
has actually commenced. Engineers
have run surveys along the waIla
Waila river, preparatory to the com.
mencement Of construction work.
O. A. Barrett returned from walla
Walla Monday, whore he was in con-
sultation with other members Of the
company interested IN the system, and
makes the announcement that the plant
will be completed and in operation ID
the late fall 81 this year
The project win assume greater bro.
portions than was at first figured on.
Surveys now being made win bring the
water to fall Of 200 feet at the site of
the power house. This win give M
immense pressure, and while it will cost
vast amount Of money, the PhiIa.
dslphia syndicate which ii financing the
entcrprise, believes that it is better Il
develop the full power Of the plant Ia
begin with, than at some future time.
when necessity demands it, 70 be put to
the expense of developing additional
power.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
C. D. FOSTER
is CITY MARSHAL
w. ]. GuOLSON RESIGNED
OFFICE MONDAY NIGHT.
Mayor Taylor Made Appoint
ment, Which Was Con.
firnled By Council.

II Geo. D. Foster, since the regular
meeting Of the city council Monday
night, wears fhe badge which proclaims
him city marshal OF Athena w. j.
Gholson, who has been ia Office for
several years, resigned, and Mayor
Taylor named Mr.. Foster for the place,
and the council unanimously cor firmed
the appointment.
Mr. Gholson resigned for the reason
that the council did not see fit to take
action against VIM. Wells, proprietor of
the "Corner" saloon. on the charge of
conducting disorderly house on Thurs
day evening, December 81 They did
not think the evidence strong enough to
warrant conviction, and Mr.. Gholson
thought otherwise, hence his resigna-
tion. Mr.. Gholson has been an efficient
and faithful officer during his long in
cumbency. MIR. Foster is man we'll
known in the COMMUNITY, and that he
will perform the duties of the office to
the best Of his ability, is vouched for by
his friends.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
WANT 1000 MORE MEMBERS.
Campaign Of Woodman Of the World
to Begin.

The Woodmen OF the World have
started a campaign to increase their
membership in Umatilla county by 1000.
Lodges at Milton, Freewater, Weston,
Athena, Adams, Echo, Helix ami PEN
dleton will join in contest to see which
can secure the most members.
This campaign will be conducted on q
systematic plan, there being special
committee to take charge of the work in
the different wards of each town.
The final windup Of the work will be
an elaborate banquet to be held 10 Pen.
dleton, TO which members OF all the
lodges ct the county will be invited.
General Organizer A. w. Connect OF
Seattle is in the county, and is holding
special meetings with the members,
mapping out the details.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
STOCKMEN FEEL BETTER
WITH GOOD WEATHER
Little Feed Has Been Required i
This Immediate Vicinity.

The catilemen and sheepmen of the
Blue mountain district are rejoicing
this winter because Of the extraordinary
open season. Springlike weather has
prevailed, and only in few section
has the temperature been but little
below the freezing point.
So far, the sheep to be held over the
winter have not required feeding, re-
naming on the pastures, the grass Of
which is holding out remarkably we'll.
Considerable rain has fallen during the
fall, aud so far this winter and with but
little cold weather, the grass has been
| growing almost continually.
! The stock raisers rejaice FIR several
reasons. The fall and winter opened
with most discouraging conditions.
There was large number OF cattle and
! sheep On hand Hay and other feed
] was scarce and prices accordingly high.
! The price ot beef was much lower than
II hal been f,r longtime. Everything
indicated that tlierc would DO number
~ forced sales, but SO far not one has
been reported. Some Of the raisera, but
only Il few, locked upon these conditions
early in the season with q pessimistic
view and sold at low figure. Others
kept their holdings and nov are reioic-
ing that they did.
But little hay has been required, In
in tue southern part Of the county, and
many OF lhe stock raisers, with their
scant crop, will have sufficient to put
them through the season. The holding
of the stock has already had Its effect on
the market Prices are going up and
market sheep are selling at a much bet
ter figure than they did at the first OF
the season. While $2.25 YVES considered
an average price for sheep, they are now
selling at $3 per 100 and over.
The cattle market for time has been
unsettled because the buyers have been
picking up the pasture stock and have
paid but little attention to the fed beefs.
The first class of cattle LAS practically
all been purchased, and the fed class ID
now in demand. They are already bring.
ing better price.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08

hear them in this city will be at the
opera house tomorrow Saturday eve-
ming, and appear under the auspices q
the Athena public school, liberal per-
centage of the proceeds to be devoted to
the school library fund. II you enjoy
the sweetest Of singing, purest Of fun
and brightest of music, you can safely
look forward to their entertainment 80
great treat, and the country is not
overrun with this class OF entertain
ments. In fact as entertainers Of ALL
the musical and the masses this COM
pany stands on the top round in the
ladder Of public approval.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
WalIa Walla Butter OUTPUT

The four cFeanierias uperatiog Id Walls
Walla county this year produc gg.
400 pounds Of butter 4 ary large
auonntof butter is ma8s Il what Il
known as s'indiyiiuai Sssalne ries,. !. Or by
farmers having individual separators
and who make their butter according to
the latest improved scientific methods.
Making the butter in this way permits
any farmer TO have his butter marked
with the state brand Of the "Washington
Creamery Butter, /" provided it is made
BY the correct methods. Walla Walla
Union.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Z, h. Huson Dead.

HL. NJ. Hnson, one OF the pioneers Of
this county, died Saturday at bis home
in Helix. The remains we're shipped to
Walla Walla for interment. Mr.. Huson
for many years was engaged in farming
near Helix, and was well known over
the county as musician, no dance OF
carly days being up to the standard
unless Mr.. Huson furnillcd the music.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Vice President stillman.

AT the meeting of the Oregon Fish
and Game Association, held at Portland
on Saturday last II Stillman of Pendle-
ton, was honored with the office of vice.
president of the association. Mr.. Still
man has received letter from George
NJ. Bowers, the United States commits
sioner of fish and fisheries, in which he
states that the sportsmens association OF
that city will be shipped a. consignment
OF trout during the season of 1904.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Haa Canaar

Mrs. B. T. King, an aged lady Of this
city, was taken to Walla Walla recently
FOR medical treatne t Examination
under the X-ray deyel ped the astound-
ing fact that she was sfiIicted with can
Ger in the mouth. Mrs. King hae been
in very poor health for sOne time and
this serious affection will undoubtedly
serve to complicate her other infrmitiea.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Installing the Furnace.

FSThe big furnace to be used in heating
the new NJ. Z. church ID beng put in
place this week BY Contractor Edward
Sauze, Of Walla Walla. The furnace Is
Of the Bengal twin type, the appliances
being ell modern and up to-date il every
particular. II is thought the new build
ing will be completed and ready for oc I
cupancy By the 18th Of February. The
seats and other furniture i now 10
course Of manufacture at the PeDdleton
planning mill.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
neeller & ROYAL.

L. B. Reeder. Of Pendleton, has
formed partnership al Law with NJ.
Royal, Of Olympia, aud will move 10
Portland in the near future, where be
will reside. bIr. Reeder has long been
one Of the leading lawyersof this county
and his many business and social friends
will be grieved to learn Of his intention
OF leaving.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
a Helix Feed,

4 large number of X. OF 2. boys
drove out to Helix Wednesday night
and assisted Pleiades Lodge, X. Of T. +,
in initiatory work. As is usual on such
occasions, Helix feed" was given, to
which the visiting brethren did ample
justice. The Athena delegation arrived
home at 6 6o'clock Thursday morning,
worn out but elated over what the
hospitable Helixites had done for the
good Of The order.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Monster Rabbit Drive.

The largest and most successful rab.
BIT drive Of the season was pulled off on
the sage brush flats near the Rodgers
place west of Echo New Years day.
Over 5000 American hare were captured
and nest Of young coyotes was found
and two Of The members killed. About
iAo0 pounds Of meat il Ieing canned
per day, AMI the company now has
ssfDD worth a finished product now on
laid ready isu sIipmenl. which will be
seat Out immediately.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Retz NAV Sell.

A deal is now in course Of consumma-
tion whereby the brewing establishment
owned by Jacob Betz in Walla Walla,
may pass into other hands. For some
there have been rumors that number
of local saloon men and,several capital.
lists of st. Louis were desirous Of pur-
chasing the plant. 1t is said that Mr..
Betz was willing to sell, but he placed a
figure of $2OO,0 900 on the plant.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Barlev q Eiv.

Walter Ely, one Of the best boys in
Umatilla county, has purchased an in
tereat in the Bagley store, and the busi.
ness will nov be conducted under the
firm name Of Bagley . Ely. Walter
has grown up II this neighborhood, Is
an honest, energetic young man, Who
has the confidence and respect - all
who know him, and that lie may meet
with wholesale success Ia bis new
undertaking i the wish Of all.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08

they rolled about the floor praying.
Tuesday night they grew bold and held
a meeting in the converts house and
their rantings were heard for blocks. A
posse Of citizens formed and raided the
house, stripped them and covered them
with heavy coat of tar and feathers.
They fled and are still going.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Drying Dreparations simply deve

Drying preparations simply dsvel-
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secFetions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing far more serious trouble Than
the ordinary form Of catarrh. Avoid aII dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and enuIs
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy
and viii cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. 4 trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
SOC. size. Ely brothers, Sc Warren St, 4. I.
Tie Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or eallse sneezing. Itspreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, rGliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Feyar.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
sportsmen's Tournament.

The second annual tournament of the
Pendleton Sportsmen's Association will
be given in that city on the 22nd and
23rd Of this month. There will be 2S
regular events and consolation event.
The total events carry 42O targets and
$3.50 added money
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
On January %.

THE Caiedonians Of Athsna are nakinV
preparations FOR the celebration Of the
birthday Of Robert Burns on January
20. On that day the society will have !
grand celebration and in the evening
banquet. They will have entertainers
from Walla Walla and Psndleton, be.
sides local talent, and expect H. have
one Of the most enjoyable events Of the
season. The program will be announced
later.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Senator AnkenY Injured.

Senator Levi Ankeny is lying at his
home at Walla Wslla with a badly in
jured arm. The injury was caused by q
fall on the sidewalk last Friday. He was
on his way down town when the family
dog tripped him up and he fell,
striking the sidewalk with his elbow.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Schubert Symphony Climb.

The Schubert Symphony Club and
Lady Quartette Of Chicago are making
their last tour Of this part Of the United
States, and Jour only opportunity 70
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
Holy Rollers Role. !

Cfelii II y I.r Il leaaessI..f llp Il
Rllltrs. sere t4trsd ai'd featl,efai ae.
day pigIa by 4 citizen posse ii Gofsallis.
They Lad been warned to leageI lie city
after buFnIUg up nearly ST house
hala elects Of O. =. Har nt con-
vert They did i creaed
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08

Edits ate Fsur TsaweEs Wits xesaaEesa
Candy Catl.artie. eBFe constipation fczskss1
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08
MIsEs

AII s iaaehseti "a ls4ida : glp..
plsase cail = : = aaea:
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-01-08

y Horses boarded by the day, week or month.
Stables on End street. South of Main street.
D. II. Wright, Proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-15
NO POSSIBILITY
 OF COMPLICATIONS
AUTHORITY ON INTERNATIONAL LAW DEFINES THE RESPONSE RILlTIEs OF BELLIcERENTs EN- TERINc NEUTRAL PORTS.

New York, August 14.-The possibility of international complications growing out of the Japanese action In selzing a Russian ship at Che Foo in a neutral port, was destroyed by Professor John Bas- sett Moore of the Columbia university. Professor Moore is a former assistant secretary of state and is an authority of International law
 Tt Is certainly a violation of interna- tlonal law for ships to enter neutral wa ters for hostile purposes" he said. "As do not wish to do an injustice to any nation by committing myself from hastily written dispatches, I will simply cite the law
 Aside from the violation on the part of the attacking party the neutral coun- try can be held for restitution for dam age done in her waters.
 "In 1874 the American brig General Armstrong was destroyed in port of the Azores by a fleet of British warships As this was in neutral waters the govern ment of Portugal. which controlled the Azores. was held responsible by the Uni ted States, but in that case no restitution was made.
 The belligerent, according to the law, must restore captured property. So 1t is incumbent on all parties to make restitu- tion when an affair of this nature Is pre- cipitated."
 Professor Moore refused to discuss the possible effects of the breach on the part of Japan in extending the area of war be- yond Manchuria and Korea. as agreed upon by the powers. He said however, that serious trouble was ahead when -na- tions disobeyed international compacts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-15
MRS. MAVERICK SAILS.
Leaves Antwerp Under an Assumed
 Name On the Vaderland.

London, August 13.-Mrs. Florence Maybrick left London Friday alone and did not announce her destination. She probably joined her attorney, MT. Hayden, and sailed on the Red Star line steamer Vaderland from Antwerp today
 A dispatch to a news agency from Brussels says it is asserted at Ant werp that Mrs. Maybrick sailed for America, under an assumed name, on the Vaderland.