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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26
HAMILTON STATEHOOD BILL IS A
DEAD ISSUE
ONLY HOPE IS the FORAKER COMPROMISE
Congressman Seem Willing for Okla.
homa and Indian Territory, but are
Against Arizona and New Mexico
Beveridge has a Big Job Ahead

SSvS''eSS JOU fAHcdO
A Washington dispatch, discussing
statehood, says that on his return
from Indiana Senator Beveridge will
discover that the opposition has
kicked to pieces the Hamilton state
hood bill. Opponents OF the measure
have the names of sixteen republican
senator's who are unalterably opposed
to the passage of the statehood bill in
its present form. Every democratic
senator Is opposed to uniting Arizona
and New Mexico.
The 33 democrats and the 1C re-
publicans will give the opponents OF
the bill majority of eight, even If all
the remaining senators stood Loyalty
by the committee. Delegates from the
territories and all supporters of the
Hamilton bill recognize that the drift
has been strongly against them for
several days. It is now reported that
Senator Spooner, who had been
counted n champion Of the Hamilton
BILL could not be depended upon to
assist in forcing the fighting for the
measure. One or two New England
senators have indicated a total indif-
ference to the fate of the measure.
The only hope for statehood Is the ac-
coptancp of the Foraker compromise
permitting Arizona to vote separate
ly on the acceptance of the constitr.
ton. There Is an abundance of votes
n hn hill In, hn tn l.,
amendment is accepted by the com.
mittee. 1t would mean nothing more
nor less than statehood for Oklahoma
and Indian Territory, which could be
secured by a separation Of the Ham
ilton bill and passage Of the Mcclure
bill.
Democrats who all along have op-
posed the union OF Oklahoma and
Indian Territory are now willing to
accept joint statehood for these ter.
ritories.
A few democratic senators would
vote against joint statehood for Okla.
homa and Indian Territory, but oppo.
sition would be numerically small and
'''' hN"'''ei' pSHdtoE lpuDolS, SpeIk'
Ing for the democrats said
There isn't the slightest prospect
for the passage of tho Hamilton bill
in it's present form. A big majority
In the senate is against it. The dem
ocrats will cCnsent to the admission OF
Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one
state. The bill could pass admittinc
Oklahoma alone or admitting Okla
homa and Indian Territory as one
state or New Mexico as one state"
Would the Foraker amendment he
satisfactory to the democrats "
81 am not authorized to say, but |
think 1t would"
IT the Hamilton bill is amended In
the senate by permitting Arizona To
vote separately it will meet with ac
tive opposition in the house Hamll
ton, the author Of the bill. Is thorough
ly disgusted at the manner in which
the senate is treating his pet meas
ure. Senators are using 1t to ston
gaps and kicking 1t about in a most
rnfeeling manner. Speaker Cannon
has never favored statehood and
would not be grieved IL the measure
fell through.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

A civil service examination for
clerks, engineers, surgeons, drauehts.
men and chainmel for Panama canal
work was held at Oklahoma City last
week. There were eighteen appli-
cants from the two territories.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26
STOCK BREEDERS SESSION
Ninth Annual Meeting ofthe Improved
Stock Breeders Association

ohIIAffOMA I'll III JnlS CITY
last week the ninth annual session Of
the Oklahoma Improved Breeders as-
sociation was held. This was by far
the most successful meeting ever
held by the organization. Not only
was the printed program carried out,
but breeders of note from other states
were present and took part in the
meetings. Many excellent papers
were read, which will prove helpful TO
the breeders in their work. The next
meeting will be held at saltwater at
a time to be fixed by the executive
committee. The officers for the en-
suing year are: i. e. Bracht, Okla
homa City, president; J. A. Anderson,
Pond Creek, secretary and treasurer;
Frank ID. Northrup, Oklahoma City,
assistant secretary; w. s. Combs,
Yukon, Il. e. Alkire, Lexington, F. e..
Smith, Norman, f. Z. Burtis, Still
water and Ewers White, Shawnee,
were elected vice presidents.
Frank d. Northrup, F. e. Smith and
l.. Barth were appointed committee
on resolutions, and the following are
some of the resolutions introduced:
Resolved, That we felicitate this
association on It's rapid and healthful
advancement in the great cause for
which it was organized, during the
past year, and express the hope that
every member will make 1t a part OF
his business to see TO 1t that this en-
thusiasm does not lag.
That we are in favor of the passage
Of the statehood bill now pending in
the United States senate, and sug-
gest that this association Immediately
send telegram to that body urging
its passage at this session.
The continued use Of inferior breed.
ing stock, and especially Of the scrub
sire, is admittedly detrimental to the
best interests of the live stock In
dustry and stands in the way Of the
general and effectual improvement Of
the same, and.
Whereas, The breeding of improved
live stock is benefit to the COM
munity at large, and
Whereas, In the assessment of live
stock for the purpose of taxation, pure
blooded stock is assessed at much
higher rates of valuation than are
scrubs and inferior grades of stock,
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That we recommend a
law be enacted whereby taxes upon
al, lie nf blood and
approved standard shall be RENTED
for a definite term of ten years, and,
be 1t further
Resolved That we favor the en-
actment of law whereby the inef-
ficient service OF al scrubs sires, or
sires of unaprroved standard as indi-
viduals. be limited to tho flocks,
herds or stables of their respective
owners.
That we respectfully urge the leg,
islature to amend the present quar-
anime law by extending the terri
torial line around the entire territory
and also recommend that provisions
be made for the employment OF suf.
fcient force of inspectors to properly
care for the demands of the entire
territory.
That wc commend the enterprise OF
two of our memberships. Il. Bracht
of Oklahoma City end Mr.. III. r,
Hodges of Glencoe-who exhibited
their stock at the great Worlds fair
winning gre1t honors for themselves
and for the territory at large.
r. Cn,I
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

existing conditions. Candy defended
the bill, and insisted that the same
right be extended Beaver county in
respect as was granted the rest OF
Oklahoma. At the adjournment for
noon the bill was still under discus
sion, and was taken up later. The
name of r. J. Calkins, a house clerk,
was ordered stricken from the pay
roll and the name of Miss Dora Rey-
nolds was substituted. Senate reso-
luton No. 1, providing that no en-
ployee may draw pay except for the
days actually worked was concurred
in. The resolution asking for the
reinsertion Of the school lessee clause
in the Hamilton bill was carried.
| The senate had a brief session this
morning. A number of new bills were
introduced, and the following resolu-
ton by Sharrock of Woods was adopt
ed by straight party vote, the re.
publicans voting for and the demo-
Gratis against: That President Wink
Ter of the senate and Speaker Norton
Of the house form committee Of two
to let the contract for all printing the
assembly may need above the federal
appropriation of $2,500
Thursday, January 10
In the house nine new bills were in
+ troduced. The senate concurrent rcso-
luton relating to printing contracts,
by which the president of the senate
and speaker of the house are allowed
to award the printing above the fed
eral appropriation of $4,000, was taken
up. Mr.. Lydich spoke against its
adoption. Mr.. Candy spoke in favor
Of the resolution. A substitute reso-
luton was offered which was, on mo-
ton, tabled. An attempt to take up
the original resolution resulted in the
chair making decision that, accord
ing to the rules. the resolution was
also tabled. An effort was made to
reconsider the motion, but the chair
ruled it out of order, and the matter
was carried over. The Gayman bill
for protection of secret societies was
taken up and, after few minor
| .
Speaker Norton signed Gandy's state
hood memorial to congress, asking tho
senate to pass the Hamilton bill, and
house joint memorial No. 2 by Gay
man, asking congress to reinstate the
school land lessees' preference clause
in the Hamilton statehood bill. At
the afternoon session the action Of
the house at its morning session was
taken up and the Shamrock resolution
passed by strict party vote.
At the morning session of the coun-
Gil four new bills were introduced.
The regular order of business was
taken up and after a short session
the council adjourned until p. m.
The bills introduced on the previous
day were given their second reading
and passed to the committees. The
judiciary committee reported favor
ably on the Threadgill bribery bill. A
communication from the Good Roads
association was read and referred to
the committee on roads and highways.
A resolution by Niblacl providing
that the minority members be allowed
the services of a clerk, already on the
pay roll, when such clerk can be
spared by the majority, was replaced
by substitute offered by Winkler, to
the effect that all members Of the
council have the services of the clerks
end stenographers. This was more
than the minority had bid for, and Mr..
Niblack thanked the majority for tho
courtesy.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26

The longer woman's tongue tho
shorter her wings.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
AROUSED THE PEOPLE
Suit To Determine Milton Water Right
Results In Boycotting Elam.

Milton, April 10.-The feeling in
Milton and the district adjacent
which is affected by the water suit
brought by the Peacock Milling com
pany has become very bitter and is the
leading topic of conversation. Those
whose homes depend upon the water
rights, which they have hitherto sup
posed they owned, are more bitter
than those who have but little prop
erty in the district which is affected.
So antagonistic is the sentiment
against ]. L. Elam of Walla Walla,
who owns both of the Peacock mills
and the hardware and grocery store in
Milton, that petition is being circu-
lated for the pledges of those against
whom the suit was brought that they
will discontinue trading with any of
these institutions and placing fine
of $75 against each who breaks his
agreement. The boycott is said to
have already been begun and one store
in Milton which formerly handled
from $3.50 to 5000 worth of Peacock
flour per month now sells but few
sacks. This is but one instance, and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11

all stores that handle this flour report
almost the same.
Some of the people of the suit do
rot feel bitter against Mr.. Elam, as
they say that it will be some satisfac-
tion to them to learn whether or not
they are owners of a water right,
and if SO, how much water they are en-
titled to. Land has been sold and
more water appropriated yearly until
the Walla Walla river is entirely taken
up in the various bitches and water
rights established at various times.
To know what lands are entitled to
water and the exact amount will be a
vast benefit and those who purchase at
a later date will be protected and not
purchase at high price what they
are not entitled to.
Should the mill lose the suit it is
announced that Mr.. Elam will use
some other power. At present during
July and August when the mill desires
to commence the fall run the mill race
is so low that enough power to run
both the elevator and the mill cannot
be generated.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11

Hit the Trail" is the slogan Of
1905. The Lewis and Clark Exposition
opens June I. You can hit the Trail
every day until October Is.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
HERDS ARE BARRED
GRANT COUNTY CLOSES GATES
AGAINST OUTSIDE SHEEP.
All Trails Are Closed Leading to the
North Fork of the John
Day River.

The regular March meeting of the
Range Protection association of Grant
county was held at Hamilton ON
March 25, on which date the commit
tee on ways and means reported that
all trails leading to and all private
bridges across the North Fork river
were closed to outside sheep, says the
Blue Mountain Eagle.
The association passed resolution
asking the county court to enforce the
law, if any exist, or to make an order
regulating the travel of sheep across
the bridge at Monument.
1t will be seen that the annual COM
ing of outside sheep into Grant county
is not wanted by the people in the
north part of the county. This is not
confined to cattlemen, but to sheep
men also. The closing of all trails lead
ing to the John Day rivers and of all
private bridges across the stream means
that outside sheepmen will find some
difficulty in getting their bands to the
summer range heretofore enjoyed by
them.
The next meeting of the range pro-
lection association will be held at
Long Creek ON April 80.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
WOULD TAKE HIS DOUGH.

DIR. PenrOse. Corporate Member OF the
Board of Missions, Favors 1t.
DR.. Stephen b. l.. Penrose, president
of Whitman college, Walla Walla,
Wash, and corporate member of the
American board of missions, concern
ing Rockefeller's 100000 gift says:
"The American board is charitable
organization for receiving trust funds
and expending them for Christian
work in various parts of the world.
1t has no judicial powers, nor is it
called to pass Judgment upon the
character Of those who give to it mon
ey for missionary purposes.
Mr.. Rockefeller has voluntarily
given it $100,00 without solicitation,
| suppose because of its high reputa-
tion for efficiency. It would be both
ungracious and improper to refuse the
gift because of charges made against
Mr.. Rockefeller's character. would
not solicit a gift from him, but if he
made it without conditions, would
be glad to accept it and use it for
worthy objects. If my agent had
solicited without my knowledge or
consent, would not humiliate my
agent by declining the gift, but would
quietly accept it, and issue instruc-
tions for the future to prevent similar
solicitations. As corporate member
Of the American board, approve Of
receiving the gift.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
Will Call the Grand jury

Pendleton, April 10-District Attor-
ney Phelps will call session of the
grand jury at the June term of the
circuit court The district attorney
said. My chief reason is that rumor
come to me that certain laws are be-
ing violated, but no one will make a
complaint before men Newspapers
hint at open violations of the laws
and ministers preach about them in
this district, but witnesses are hard to
find and complaints are scarce, no one
seems to be willing to sign a complaint
and / shall call grand jury in order
to give them an opportunity to quietly
give information that will enable me
to prosecute the violaters of the law if
there are any, | am willing to pros
ecute any violater of any law on the
statute books whenever complaint is
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
DON'T 90 TO MEXICO.
The Pilot Rock Record Tells You ia
Stay at Home.

The Pilot Rock Record Tells You to
Stay at Home.
In speaking of the excursion of
Pendleton citizens to Jalisco and the
investment of Pendleton money in the
Mexican town, the Pilot Rock Rec
ord closes a pertinent and timely
article by saying:
The total investments by Pendleton
people in the Mexican town of Jalis-
co is estimated at several thousand
dollars and mostly by men who have
never seen the sun -parched dunes on
which the town Of Jalisco is to be
founded.
Thousands Of dollars have been with
drawn from the legitimate channels
of trade in Pendleton and squandered
in wildcat mining schemes and real
estate booms outside of this county.
Those who have remained home
looked after their farming interests
and tended their tiocks, investing their
money in Pendleton or Umatilla coun-
ty property, are the well-to-do citizens
of the county today.
We cannot recall the name of one
who has bettered his condition by leav-
ing this county. We can name 20
who left this county worth from $780,
900 to $100,0 900 who are now practic-
ally broke. From three to five hun
dred thousand dollars was withdrawn
from Pendleton and invested in Port
Townsend and Tacoma property
every dollar of which was lost
Pendleton contributed its quota to
millions that responded to the cry of
Klondyke, and to be invested in the
exploitation of the precious metal
and the general development Of our
northern neighbor. We do not know
of any profits on Investments up there
being realized by Umatilla county
citizens.
Later on the Sumpter mining boom
struck Pendleton with full force.
Now it Is Alberta, Canada, and Jalis-
co, Mexico, and both these places are
drawing heavily on the Drawn, brain
and financial resources Of the county.
Yet the vital forces of the county were
never more buoyant.
Crops continue good, 100 per cent
Of little lambs come forth annually
to sun themselves on the sward, land
and stock values have an upper ten
dency and the constant drain of the.
accommodating funds of the county by
those engaged in outside investments
il scarcely noticeable
That distance lends enchantment
to the view," is abundantly shown in
the restlessness Of many Of the good
people of this county-some going to
where snow is found five feet deep,
others to the home of the centipede
and tarantula.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11

made or information given from
which convictions can be had, and
hope that if any person possesses the
informa ion of criminal actions he
will present it at the secret sessions
of the grand jury and assist in secur-
ing witnesses that will cause convic-
ton. We have had no grand jury
since the session Of four years ago last
October, and if the district attorney
is derelict in his duty toward the peo-
pie of this county, the people will be
given an opportunity to discover it.
The session will be no longer than
necessary, and will involve as little
expense as possible. If there are no
complaints the grand jury will adj
journ at once. II the complaints are
numerous the grand jury will take the
time necessary to attend to them. "
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11

Sculptors are hard at work putting
the finishing touches on heroic groups
and figures which will be pleced about
the Lewis and Clark Exposition
grounds
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
.PENDLETON WON IT
ATHENA KNIGHTS LOST BIZ A
NARROW MARGIN.
Fifth Annual Convention Of K. of P,
Ended With a splen-
did Banquet.

The fifth annual district convention
of the Knights of Pythias ended in
Pendleton Saturday night with a
splendid banquet. Gathered about
the festal board were knights from all
the lodges of the county. Grand
lodge officers and Knights from differ
ent parts of the northwest were also
present. Pythian Lodge of Athena
and Damon Lodge of Pendleton were
the only lodges in the district that
furnished teams to compete in the CON
test for prize.
| The judges awarded the contest to
the Pendleton team, over the Athena
team by the narrow margin of go
points out of a possible 140O. Aslarge
membership from the local lodge was
present and all report having had a
good time. The program as carried
out follows:
Calling Convention to Order 7:3O
p M. Will M. Peterson, ID. .D.G.C.
Reading Minutes of Fourth District
Convention, Secretary.
Address of Welcome,
I. g. Montgomery, G. G. Damon,
No, 4.
Responses
Clark Wood, Stevens, No. 40.
A. r. Shumway, Hercules, No. 81.
w. 0. Read, Lomax, No. 93.
Address,
Grand Chancellor M. Curl, Of
Albany.
Address,
Grand Vice Chancellor M. f.
Davis, of Union.
'The Pythian Press"
Frank S. Grant, Portland.
Address,
L. r. Stinson, g. X. R. & s.
The names of the members Of Pyth-
ian Lodge who composed team were:
Q. Q. Henry, Henry Keen, Will Nc
Collums w. M. Peterson, Z, P. Mosley,
J. A. Foss, A. G. Mcintyre, York Dell,
M. L. Watts and Charles Gay.
Incredible Brutality.
1t would have been incredible brutal
ity If Chas. F. Lemberger, of Syracuse,
N. T., had not done the best he could
for his suffering son. "My boy" be
says, "cut fearful cash over his eye,
SO applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
which quickly healed it and saved his
eye." Good for burns and ulcers, too.
Only 25c at McBride's drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
From Train to the Jail

Pendleton, April 1O.-Last night
just before No. pulled into town the
sheriff's office received a telegram
from the conductor of the train asking
him to be at the depot on its arrival
to arrest man who was terrorizing
the passengers in the smoker by flour
ishing a gun. Chief Deputy G. P.
Davis, Joe Blakely and officer Coffman
were on hand when the train arrived,
and getting aboard after hard tussle,
disarmed the obstreperous passenger
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
CENTENNIAL NOTES.
Items of Interest Concerning tho Lewis
aud Clark Fair.

Items of Interest Concerning tho Lewis
aud Clark Fair.
''Hit the TraiI' is the slogan Of
1905. The Lewis and Clark Exposition
opens June I. You can hit the Trail
every day until October Is.
Sculptors are hard at work putting
the finishing touches on heroic groups
and figures which will be pleced about
the Lewis and Clark Exposition
grounds.
A spur track is being built ON the
Government peninsula at the Lewis
and Clark Exposition TO facilitate the
unloading Of exhibits consigned to the
government buildings.
Photographic communication will be
established between the summit of Mt.
Hood and the Lewis and CLARK Exposi-
tion grounds during the Centennial.
A. A. Gibson of the Fort Worth &
Denver City railway is in Portland
and says thai the Lone Star" state
will send thousands to the Lewis and
Clark Exposition.
A wildwest show Is announced for
the Trail. For participation in
the attraction bands of Indians are
being assembled at Lawton, 0. r.
Geronimo, the famous Apache warrior,
will be one Of the aggregation.
Work upon the Trail" at the Lewis
and Clark Exposition is progressing
rapidly. A number of new buildings
have been started. Long before the
opening of the Centennial the amuse-
ment thoroughfare will invite public
inspection.
Utah has decided to erect building
at the Lewis and Clark Exposition.
The structure will cost $4,000 and
will occupy commanding site. just
north Of. the New York building on
Lakeview terrace and overlooking
Guilds lake and the government pc
ninsula.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11

and locked him up at the Jail. When
searched, besides his gun he had about
$40 in cash on him. He gave the
name of Welton, and mentioned Kan
sas City as his starting point. He also
informed the officers that he wanted
to steer clear of Roosevelt and his
gang, and as soon as they returned
from their hunt he was going West !"
The man is evidently insane, and
will be given an examination this
morning.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-11
The Grain Markets.

Chicago--W Wheat opened at 81. II 1-8
to SLIT IA closed at 81. IS "a; barley
43c to 47c; fax, .23; northwestern,
$l.37.
Portland-Wheat, club, sic; blue
stem, 95c; valley, S8c.
San Fracnisco--Cash wheat, $l.5O
to SI.55.
IiverDool--May. wheat 6s {, l-2d