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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
The Governors Reasons.

Governor Chamberlain in vetoing
the Smith normal school bill, sent the
following caustio message to the legis-
lature:
In my opinion the bill would not be
sustained by the courts if it should be-
come law, and attempt to choose two
normal schools from those now in ex-
istence The power of making this
selection is one delegated by the con
stitution to the legislature, and that
body, under we'll established priu-
ciple of law, cannot delegate their
power to any man or set Of men.
There is no reason why the legislature
should not itself abolish two of the
normal schools instead of undertaking
to shirk its duty and SO avoid respon-
sibility which devolves upon it.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Milton's Census Taken.

Milton is growing right along and
if anybody should drive up and en-
quire the population Of the city tell 'em
it is 1900 says the Eagle. A. E. Troy
or has just completed the work of tax.
ing the census of the city and the
figure quoted is official. In taking the
school census Mr.. Troyer made COM
plete count for the satisfaction of
knowing how fast the town has been
growing. 1t is three years since the
last census was taken and the total
then footed up only 1915. While this
is by no means a rapid growth, it
beats progressing backward by sew
eraI points.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
DEATH OF FRED WILLIAMS
Occurred at His Home Near Albina,
Wash, of Pneumonia.

Fred Williams died at his home
near Albina Washington, Sunday
afternoon of pneumonia. Mr.. Will
Jams had been in a poor state of
health for some time past aud his
physical condition was impaired be-
fore taking down with the disease
which caused his death.
Mr.. Williams was we'll known in
Athena and vicinity, and only few
months ago his wife visited friends
in this section.
When be first came to this county
he was employed ON one of the Reeder
places west of town. Later be rented
land and operated steam threshing
outfit. Afterward he purchased a
small farm east of Athena. Selling
his farm he moved to Washington,
and engaged in wheat raising. He
was a member of the Christian Church
of this city. He leaves wife and
several children.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Ed MANASSE DEAD.
Could Not Revive After
Surgical Operation.
BURIED At WALLA WALLA TODAY
Was a Well Known Merchant of
Athena-.An Odd Fellow, Es-
teemed and Honored.

Edward Manasse. the Athena
merchant, died at Walla Walla yes
terday at noon, after undergoing an
operation at st. Mary's hospital. His
wife and daughter were with him at
the time of his death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manasse went to
Walla Walla on Sundays train, and
after reaching there an operation,
which was the third to be resorted to
in the past year in the hope of reliev-
ing the patient from the terrible dis
ease with which he was afflicted, was
decided on. Mr.. Manasse went to
Walla Walla for the purpose of sub
mitting to the operation, believing
that for time at least, it might be
the means of prolonging his life.
His daughter left by team early
yesterday morning, on learning that
the operation was to be made. Her.
bert, the son. left here at noon and
arrived in Walla Walla after his
father had passed away.
Mr.. Manasse had been failing in
health, since the second operation,
which was performed several weeks
ago. He was endowed with strong
constitution. and this, together with
the kind attention and ministrations
of his family, did much to sustain
him during the long days and nights
Of his terrible suffering.
When he realized that the treat
ment he was receiving did NOT stay
the ravages of the disease, he pro
posed as last resort th at he submit
again to the surgeons knife.
1t was his wish. Armed with the
reluctant consent of those dearest to
him. with trusting hope and knowing
that it was last resort for the re-
demption of health, this brave, good
man, with his characteristic bravery
and fortitude braved the tortures of
the operating table for the last time.
Edward Manasse was born in Ger
many. When young man he came
to California where for years he was
engaged in the tanning business.
| There he married Miss Gertrude Coher
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
IN HERMANN'S TRIAL
Land Fraud Cases Are to Be
Brought in Evidence.
SW|NDLES WILL SHOW MOTIVE
Why He Destroyed the Letter Press
Copy Books Containing the
Official Correspondence.

District Attorney Baker, conducting
the Hermann case for the government
now desires to introduce vast mass
of testimony revealing land frauds in
western states, in order to establish
that Hermann had powerful motive
to destroy the letter press copy books
containing the official correspondence
of the general land office, inoriminat-
ing him and many others says Wash
ington dispatch. Although the first
skirmish over the introduction of let
ters as evidence was spirited, the
move by the government will bring on
legal battle in which Baker and
Deputy Adkins for the prosecution and
A. S. Worthington and H. Preston Cat
ley. Hermann's son-in-law, for the de-
fense, will bring to bear every resource
known. 1t was decided that the court
will hear arguments of counsel on
this point.
If favorable decision for the gov
ernment is rendered, it will probably
open the entire line of sensational in
oidents pertaining to the land frauds
of Oregon, California and other states.
Every letter which has been the sub
jeot of controversy up to this time will
probably be read. They will bring to
light many facts of political interest
in Oregon referring to former cam
paigns and Hermann's relation thereto.
Albert Hermann, son of Binger Her
mann, a lawyer Of Roseburg, is here
witnessing the trial. The additional
juryman was easily secured yesterday
afternoon.
DIR. Harry s. Reiger, who was Her
manns stenographer and clerk during
the incumbency Of the commissioner,
was the first witness when the trial
began. Reiger had Transcribed the
notebooks containing the stenographic
record of letters dictated by Hermann.
A number related to official business
of the general land office, instructions
to special agents, lands on which final
proof was pending and matters coming
up in the ordinary course of business.
The letters too, were introduced as
evidence and showed to Reiger, who
identified them in some instances as
those which in the ordinary course of
business would be copied in the letter
press books which Hermann destroyed.
He stated that he was in the same po-
sition for four years under, Hermann's
predecessor aud familiar with the
office business and exercised his own
discretion as to where the letters
should be copied.
District Attorney Baker first sought
merely to tablish that the letters in
ordinary course of business should
have been copied into the letter press
books destroyed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

and their happy married life was
blessed with t>so children, daughter
and a SOD.
Coming north, the family located in
Walla Walla, were Mr.. Manasse en-
gagged in the mercantile business.
Leaving Walla Walla, he came to
Athena, and for about IL years has
conducted a dry goods store here.
He was recognized as man of
sterling worth. Charitable to fault,
the hand of the needy was never turn
ed from him empty. He was honored
and esteemed by his business associates
and had served his home town with
credit and ability as member of the
city council. He was member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
holding membership in his old home
lodge in California.
Funeral services will be held in
Walla Walla this afternoon, inter-
ment taking place in that city.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Shipped 5000 Cattle.

It's estimated that nearly 5000 head
of cattle aud many hundred head of
sheep have been shipped from the
Echo country in the past few weeks,
most of which were brought in from
the Butter creek and Meadows coun-
try. Much of this stock was held over
by the buyers for many days until
cars could be received, and now that
the traffic tie-up is somewhat relieved,
a numEer of cattle cars are being
brought in.--East Oregonian.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

are financing the consolidation. Isaac
w. Anderson, CT the old company
presided and the Following directors
were present: R. f. Brackell, Thom-
as Nicholson, A. K. Dice, s. A. Scott,
Otto M. Frank. Robert M. Breeze
and Carey M. RAIDER. Bylaws were
adopted and the following officers
elected: Isaac w. Anderson, presi-
dent; Carey M. RAIDER, vice president;
Robert E. Allen. secretary. While
these officers are selected temporarily,
holding only until the company is
transferred to eastern owners, it is
probable Mr.. Anderson will he per-
manent president of the new company.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Teachers Salaries.

Increased salaries for the public
school teachers of Oregon are made
possible by the passage of house Eill
1875 by the senate. This bill provides
that The school tax of the state shall
be increased from So to 81 per capita.
This will give to each district in the
state 81 year for each child Of school
age in tho district more than they
have had heretofore. The measure
met with general approval III the sen
ate, both of Republicans and Demo-
Gratis. The bill already passed the
house and is ready for the governors
signature.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Mr.. Wagner Is Better.

After returning home Friday from
town, where he transacted business
during the day. Mr.. A. J. Wagner
was stricken with hemorrhage of the
brain, and until Saturday noon was
in serious condition. His state Of
health was extremely alarming to his
family and friends, and for consid-
erable length of time his mind was
absolutely blank. Mr.. Wagner is now
in full possession of his mental facul-
ties and his case gives every INDICATE on
of improvement.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
To Prevent Forest Fires.

What is pronounced by ii mbermen
to be the only valuable act ever passed
by an Oregon legislature, relative to
the prevention of forest fires, was
passed by the house, in senate bill No.
21, which requires the burning of
slashings aud debris in the lumber
camps and forests of the state every
year, this work to be carried out under
the supervision of the precinct OF
county road supervisor, who is made
a deputy fire warden ex-officio.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Spring Weather at Last.

Apparently spring has struck the
Inland Empire in full force. The
weather for the past few days has
been comparatively warmer and the
ground is beginning to dry on the
south slopes. Flowing may begin
within week, and farmers are max
ing active preparations to begin spring
work as early as possible.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Baseball at pendleto n.

The Aberdeen Wash, ball team Of
the Northwest League will practice
this spring at Pendleton. AS con
sequence, considerable interest is be-
ing taken in the national sport and
indications are that Pendleton will
have team in the field this season.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Supervisor Of Indian Affairs.

Supervisor Davis of the government
department Of Indian affairs is now at
the UmatiIla Indian agency. 1t is I'M
derstood that he comes in an official
capacity and is prepared to look into
aud pass on any matters pertaining
to land holdings of allottees on the
reservation. He will be at the agency
during the present week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Judge Bean Grants Divorces.

Saturday Judge Bean paved the way
for the dissolution of three matrimon-
ial partnerships. John Collier, was
granted an absolute decree of
divorce from Jennie Collier, and
Emma Reed was granted default IN
her suit for divorce against Arthur D.
Reed, while Sadie Rhodes was granted
divorce from Albert Rhodes and also
the care and custody of their minor
children.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
Clark Walter Seriously III.

HClark Walter is reported seriously
i'll at bis home in Walla Walla.
Sunday bis son John was summoned
from Athena, and took the noon train
for Walla Walla. Word came yes
terday that Mr.. Walter had rallied
and was considerably better.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26
oreanize Bic New Company.

Final organization of the North
western corporation was perfected at
Walla Walla preparatory to turning
over the property of the Northwest
ern Gas and Electric company to the
big corporation whose stockholders
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-02-26

Mrs. W. s. Buel is agent in Athena
for V. 0. medicines. Call Mt resi-
dence on Current street.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
INSURANCE
SAYINGS BANKS

Ger. s & L.3Oz5 5225 Sav s L So. slo5
Hum s Bk .210O Sec say Bk 500 55S
Mutual Ssv.. ~ Union Co ~ 5zoV
s Saw U $50
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
General Merchandise

BAGS-San ouentin Bags 7s,c; Grain Bags.
June-Juiy. ss4 GS5sc; Wool Bags 4215 G4T13e.
notifying their customers thar they can sell them
sufficient to carry them along. Prices are IN
changed. Wellington. Sl2 per ton: New wellinG-
ton, Sl2: Beaver Hill. SO: Coos Bay. $40: Pieh-
mond SO; Cumberland, S14 in bulk and SIS %
in sacks; Welsh Anthracite SIS: Coke. SIG
per ton in bulk and SIS in sacks; Rocky Noun
tain nominal
OII--Quotstions are for barrels Idnseed. 54c
per gallon for boiled and SIC for raw. eases. Sc
more; Castor Oil. in cases. No /. zoe; Bakers
IA. cases. 81. .2sG1 80; Lucol. SOC for boiled and
gallon: Cocoanut Oil. in barrels, 5sc for Ceylon
and 55e for Australian; extra bleached winter
natural Whale Oil. soc: extra winter strained
Lard Oil, soc; No. Lard Oil. 6Sc, Pure Meats
foot Oil, Toe: No. Nestsfeot OIL. 5715e; Her
ring Oil. 40e; Salmon OIL S5e; boiled Fish
COAL OIL GASOLINE. ETC-water white
Coal Oil. from tank wagons. 10dl1e; special
Star. lie; Extra Star. 2oc; Elaine. 26c: Rocene.
l9c' Stove Gasoline. in bulk 1T1sc, in eases
24c; No. / EnGine Dist.nste. iron barrels or
Benzine. in bulk l2ise. in. cases 19c; S6-de-
gree Gasoline in bulk Zoe in cases Soc.
TURPENTINE-s51se per gallon in cases and
S9iac in drums and iron barrels
ROSIN-Per $50 lbs gross-F, IS So n. S5-95:
RED AND WHITE LEAD-Red Lead. Sds1zc
per ID: White Lead, sGslze. according to
SuGAR-The Western Sugar Refining Company
quotes as follows. terms net cash Cubes A.
1850; Candy Granulated. 4.s5e: Fine. Fruit and
Coarse Granulated a Zoe: Beet Granulated 100
10 bags only. 4.O5c: Confectioners' A, 4.25c:
Magnolia A. Ss5c; Extra c, 3.75c; Golden. G.
s.05c; Tablets. half-bbs. 475e; boxes. sc Per
ID. Barrels and 5o-lb bags ioe half,h 2oc
and boxes soc. more pei 100 lbs for all grades.
equivalent
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
Receipt. of Produce
rnR FRIDAY MARCH /
THE STOCK MARKET

Flour. or SKIS. ..,....-.-......... 1.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
To. AnreIes Mn-kets

Los ANGELES March l.-Conditions in the
produce market indicate an unsteady tenaency
In prices Of almost all lines of goods. fnere
has been marked change in any OF the
schedules but there is such huctustion in sup
ply and such differences from day to DAY IN
demand that dealers not buying any large
lots of any one commodity In the egg market
there is almost certain 10 be decline IN prices
owing To heavy receipts and the prospect OF
supply greater than the condition Of the market
would make easy TO handle. Butter prices re-
main unchanged and no change is expected soon.
Cheese has advanced / cent The potato mar
ket Is unsteady. with tendency toward lower
prices. Poultry is unchanged. Game is scarce
except halibut, which is plentiful: Poultry is
not quoted today on the Produce Exchange and
prices given herewith are from Leading dealers
Produce receipts-Eggs 4la cases; butter
ll.32o pounds: potatoes. PISS sacks: onions
none: beans. 2o01 sacks: sweet potatoes. none
Following are jobbing prices:
EGGs-Local ranch. csndled. 2oc; northern
ranch candled iac.
.BuTTER-valey creamery. fancy. 57i5c;
choice. 52lac: cooking. 22024c.
CHEESE Northern fresh. 1Tc: northern stor
age. l6c; anchor. large. l9c: anchor, Young
giles, 1f11ec; Eastern twins. l7c: Eastern ched-
dars 1sq1elsc: Eastern longhorns. 2oc: Eastern
Daisy. 1sc: Swiss imported. 2sd2ec; Swiss do
mestic. 20c: Limburger. 1sc.
POULTRY Selling prices, live weight, per ID
Hens, so lr@lsc; d1 young roosters, ls@aoc; fry
-11@12c; turkeys. large 1sG1ac; small, ie6
lie: ducks: 1501ec: geese. i5a1sc
olaIVES tper cwtl--ldaho hurals. 81 50;
Colorado, 81 10: Salinas. $3.50; Highland 81 25
Oregonians. s2-25: Early Rose. Eastern 81. ESQ
2.5o: Wisconsin. 81 s5; Minnesota. S1.s5; sweet
potatoes yellow. 81
oNIoNs-YeIow Danrers. northern, s1.T5;
Australia Brown northern. 81 .2561. so: garlic
6c ehilis evaporated. 1215 @131ac; sun dried.
i2@i31ac; ground, i2isc; Mexican, bulk, 1914
d13c.
BEANS fper cwtl-Pink No. /, s2.75 Lima
No. !, IS: Lady Washington No. /. 50. 1913; do
small white No. I. s., ,25d3. 40: Rlackeyes S4. so
a.. Garvanzas. s4.25@450: lentils. 12Is @15c
per ID.
HONEY ,(per lb)--Comb. water white lee /;
light amber. I4c; comb. white, 16d2Oc: ex-
tracted, water white. 6o-lb cans. 71z0sc; ex-
trseted white, 60-lb cans. 715c: light amber, &c.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
Potatoes, Onions and Vegetables

Receipts Of Potatoes were very light yester
day, consisting of the usual small quantity
from the river districts and one car Of Oregon
Burbanks. The market was still badly con
gested with stock previously received however
and the general tone one of easiness. with
receivers willing 10 make liberal concessions TO
buyers The Onion market. too topheayy
with prices for the best stock unsteady and poor
lots selling well below the inside quotation
Asparagus the only really firm article
on the list of miscellaneous vegetables. There
was a good demand for shipment as we'll Ms
for local use. and with supplies rather short
prices were higher. Pess continued to arrive
IN poor shape and stocks of Rhubarb were
still excessive
POTATOES-Per ctl: River White. 81 .7O6
ESQ; Oregon Burbanks, 81 .40@ 30; Early Rose,
81 foGl.So: Eastern Burbanks, 81 .40G11 65;
Garnet Chiles, 81 25G71.35
ONIONS--Yellow, per ctI. T5c@S1.
GETABLES-Asparagus, 14d15c per 10 for
extra; 10q12i5c for No. l and SGl 10c for No Q:
Rhubarb. S1d1.5o: Green Peas. 56l1oc per Ii: To
matoes, Mexican, $2.25@2.50 per box; Hothouse
Cucumbers, Sl@2 per dozen Cream Squash 65@
.5c per box; Garlic, 2ia64c per lb Celery, $50
soc per dozen; Cabbage, si.25 per etl: Cauli-
flower. 50Q65c per dozen: Carrots. zoe per
sack; Turnips,. siG125 per sack: Marrowfat
Squash, $l5@20 per ton; Hubbard Squash $35@
40 per ton; Mushrooms. 50Q60c per ID.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
Spring valley Water Drops S1.25 to s21..
Mining shares .Continue TO DECLINE

The feature on the Stock and Bond Exchange
yesterday was. the decline in Spring Valley
Water from 1929 to s21, owing to the action
of the County Superv isors in declaring tha
eompanys franchise forfeited: There was.
free selling at the decline. Another weak stock
Alaska Packers, at Sal. against a bid of
S42 on Thursday. There was nothing new in
the sugars. Sales of bonds were $63 600 and
were without feature The following bonds weIe
ex-coupon. Bay County Power 5S $3.50: Cali;
foruia Gas and Electric G. NJ and c. T. IS
$3.50: Ferries and Clin House 6s $3: L.. A.
Pac. R. r. of Cal 5s. $3.50: Market St. Ry 1st
Con. 5s, 81 so; Pacific Gas .Imp-mt As, 81
6s, So.
In mining shares the Comstocks were quiet
and featureess, with prices rather of D.
rule. The Southern Nevadss were heavy and
continued weak, with slow tendency down
ward Combination Fraction dropped from
SJ12lh, as Thursdays closing quotation. to
S450, but recovered to S475 bid at the close
Business was not large IN this group.
Hale & NoTcross has levied an assessment
of 10c. delinquent April 3; Mexican, one OF i5-.
Associated Oil was ex-dividend of $3.50. yes
terday.
Bond and Stock Sales
Sales on the Stock and Bond Exchange in Feb
raary were as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
FINANCIAL And COMMERCIAL
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETS

wsll-stree Stocks weak Call Money 51zCa7 per cent
Cotton strong and Copper stocks steady.
Silver slightly lower Exchange rates about as before
Wheat quiet Barley active and tending upward
Rolled Barley rising sympathy with the raw grain.
Fsv and Bran firm and in brisk demand. Beans quiet
Beef and Pork firm. Mutton and Lamb weak
Dried Fruits Nuts and Raisins unchanged.
Hams. Bacon and Lard firm al the high prices
Coal fair supply for household use
Potatoes and Onions still in large supply and weak
Poultry in light supply and firm Game also firm.
Eggs Ii lower excessive supply Butter and Cheese FRI
FrHi market well supplied and feauIreess
Mining Stocks continue decline under light trading
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-02
CHICAGO BOARD of TRADE
Future Grain and Proxtsion.

CHICAGO. March 1.-The bears were in the
ascendant throughout the entire session and the
wheat market weak all day Prospects are
considered bright for q liberal movement of
wheat from the Northwest during the present
month. and as evidence of this the bears
pointed 10 the receiph OF the day at Mime
apolls aDd Duluth, which were 5s7 cars against
-95 cars for the same day last year. Satfsfac-
tory condition of the fall crop was an
other reason for the weakness. Selling was gen.
eral while the demand chiefly from shorts
The market closed at the lowest point of the
day. May wheat opened 1kQ1zc lower at 77sk a
down.
Small local receipts and unsettled weather
steadied the corn market early in the day but
the weakness of wheat Offset this influence and
caused an easier tone during the last half of
the session The close easy. May corn
opened shade higher at 4Tssc. sold between
4lkc and 45AsQsIssc and closed nc off at
47i3 d47ssc.
Trading 10 oats light and the market
was tri1e easier because of the weakness of
wheat. May oats opened LdLc higher at
42ssc. sold between 42ikc and 42%c and closed
unchanged at 42h d42zc
The provisions market was subject to heavy
selling pressure by stockyards interests and as
considerable decline. At the close May pork
was OF 2Ilzc at S1s-35; lard was down 13lac
at $9e21sc and ribs were 1213@15c lower
at ss.9215 6S95.
The leading futures ranged follows: