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Milford chronicle., 1909-01-29

newly acquired empire on the Pacific
through the route via Panama or the
passage around Cape Horn would
have left effective information stale,
Fat and Improbable on account Of the
time, and the fact that the southwest
section was not open for communica-
tiOn to the Union authorities at Wash
ington emphasized its necessity.
The pony express, by giving the gov
srnment facilities for quick communi-
cRtion-quick for those days-was en-
abled to keep in touch with every
movement and counteracted in an ef-
fective manner what might have re
suited in a separation from us Of our
grand Pacific possessions.
Its service had been repeatedly sug-
gested to congress, but after several
years Of agitation it failed Of govern
ment assistance through the then dis
united aims Of many congressional
leaders. and eventually IT was under
taken by Messrs. Russell. Majors, Wad-
dell & Co. at their own risk and re-
sponsibility. a public spirited. patri-
otto action for which they never re
ceived proper financial recognition.
This was the great government
freighting firm under whom 1 had
served as courier between its over
land wagon trains It's object was to
cover the vast telegraphic gap be-
tween New York and San Francisco,
which began at st. Joe. Mo. and ended
at Sacramento. Cal, with greater
speed, distance Of more than 1000
miles through a country totally unln,
habited, bar savage Indians. At that
time it took months for congressman
and government officials to reach the
Golden Gate or to arrive at Washing
ton, and it took from twenty-five to
twenty-five days to send a message
from New York to San Francisco
across the continent 1t had taken
three weeks or more to
go from the Missouri river to Sacra-
mento. By means Of relay stations. 200
in number. employing 600 hardy po
nies and from eighty TO a hundred ex-
pert riders. my employers made 1t pos /
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-29

The reader can i.ar" thst it was
lonely. II demanoeu era rance above
the ordinary 20 DE-. y. summers
heat and wiatcrs storms and
billiards.. sIlu 10 rrgksag temporary
BRIDGES and dangerous streams with
shifting fords and treacnerous quick
sands. which had 70 be often got over
at ni-ht sometimes swollen torrents
and horses and riders had 10 swim.
momentarily liable to ambush by the
ever alert savages, then the monarchs
of the prairies The reader viii under
stand that the Indian was master Of
all the country outside the rifle range
Of a station or fort This gave to the
very atmosphere a sense Of continual
peril. making Possible a death SO hor
rihle that it's possibility was as trying
TO the Imagination as capture made Its
decree a certainty, with all the horrors
Of torture.
That many riders met this fatcfui
end is history, while other escapes
were simply miraculous Those who
came out alive on the arrival at sta
t.ou often found that one Of the riders
had fallen 2 victim to the savage foe
and had to take up his burden, and in
such cases he had to pound the saddle
over the stiT country for another hun
dred miles. The fact that the dead
body was often somewhere along the
trail, Of course. did not add pleasant
thoughts To the journey Nothing but a
quick perception and rapidity of action
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-29

''1Ee horses plunge knocked he man Of
his feet
Hible for dispatches and messages writ
ten on tissue paper so as to avoid all
unnecessary weight to be carried that
distance on the backs Of swift ponies
IN from eight to ten days. The route
chosen is now traversed by the Union
Pacific railroad, In those days an al
most trackless wilderness, swarming
with Indians and highwaymen.
On the Sd OF April. 1859 two riders
started, one from ST. Joe. Mo-. and one
from Sacramento, Cal. At the start
the dispatch bags would be thrown
over a pony's saddle The rider would
mount and ride at top speed TO the
first relay station. There a fresh pony
would be waiting, on whose back the
dispatch bags would be hastily thrown.
then of again. and so on till the re
lief" rider would snatch the bags and
dash OF with them for the next lap Of
the long race The relays averaged
fifteen miles apart. Forty-fve to 105
miles semiweekly each way at full
speed over rough country was a riders
daily stunt. Riders started at forty
Eve mile trips and as they became
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-29

] AAfteft 4 Itl NN+s
and seemingly intultive knowledge
when danger threatened and the angel
/ OF good lux assisted me TO escape
many a close call Several times
had bullets through my buckskins.
twice through my saddle. and on one
occasion my sturdy mount received a
bad flesh wound. On two occasions
my good craftsmanship saved me at
the expense Of the roster Of the Sioux
braves by sending two at different
times 10 their happy hunting grounds
On several occasions l had to resume
the route of slaughtered cOuriers. nota-
bly, on one occasion which stands as
possibly a record in the story Of this
dangerous duty.
While riding between the Red
Buttes Of the Platte and the Three
Crossings Of the Sweetwater | had
what was considered most difficult
and lonely route. On reaching Three
Crossings | found the rider Of the
next division had been killed the night
before. which necessitated my cover
ing his route. and ON arrival there the
rider who should have been on hand
had not turned up having been killed
as was afterward ascertalned, so ]
was compelled to ride the two routes
without stop. except for meals and
change Of horses. successfully making
the journey tor round trip without
sleep. only stopping TO change horses
and snatch hasty meal. This ride
created sensation. so l will quote I
from an authority best able to place I
it on record as a historical fact-name (
ly. Alexander Majors himself in his |
book Of Seventy Years on the From /
tier"
Among the most noted and daring
riders OF the pony express was Hon.
William F. Cody. better known as
Buffalo BILL whose reputation Is now
established the world over. While en-
gagged in the express service his route
lay between Red Buttes aud Three
Crossings. Il was a most dangerous.
long and lonely trail. including peril
Gus crossings of swollen and turbulent
streams An average OF fifteen miles
an hour had to be made. including
change 0f horses. detOurs for safety
and time for meals. Once upon reach
ng Three Crossings ne found that the
-ider on the next division had been
Killed during the night before and he
vas called on to make the extra trip
Until another rider could he procured
rhis WAS a request the compliance
With which would Involve the most
axing labors and an endurance few I
'ersons are capable of Nevertheless ]
oung Cody was promptly on hand for :
he additional journey and reached 9
iocky Ridge. the limit Of the second I
QUITE. on time. This round trip Of :
p miles was made without stop. l
kept for meals and to change horses. |
nd every station on the route was ]
ntered on time. This is one Of the Q
,ngest and best ridden pony express q
'urneys ever made. he entire dis q
ince. S21 miles. being covered in 2f
ours and 30 minutes {
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sultsr's mind wIf. ne,d

The third wife Of the sultan Of Tur-
key the mother OF Prince Burhsn Ell
din. his msiesfy's favorite son. lied
Wednesday and was buried Thrrs7av
Milford chronicle., 1909-01-29

VB WAS fourteen when ] became
pony express rider had one
or two adventures i'm that pur-
suit which may prove interesting
10 read They We're certainly inter
esting enough TO me at the time The
Job was worth Sl25 a month and
meant ceaseless danger.
The importance Of the pony express
has to a certain extent been lost sight
Of. but it might be we.l empress on
the reader the fact cf i's Slue at that
time in connection VITA the great trOu-
bic occurring shortly after its incep-
ton between the sections Of our coun-
try-the civil war of 1861. The diff
culties Of communicating with the
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5.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1909-11-08

The Hish School Athletic Associa.
tion appointed . committee which
met before the school board Saturday
to ask that the board aid them
In erecting . suitable gymnasium
where basketball could be played and
-ings and bars be placed for the use
Of the students. The floor space
should be At least +ox70 feet for u
basketball game. The association as
imred the board that they would raise
aalf o. two-ihirds Of the money neces-
sary for the building. A suitable site
10 located on the northeast corner Of
the school grounds. The present
gymnasium has two columns right In
The center Of the floor. which make
any games impossible.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1909-11-08
Pure, CLEAN MILK

After the 18th Of the present
month I will be prepared to furnish
pure milk to the people Of klamath
Falls. Ny cows arc young. healthy
and well fed. and the milk Is handled
In q cleanly and sanitary manner. Our
aim shall be to give satisfaction.
Telephone s?3.
JAS. W. STRAW.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1909-11-08
CITY RREvITIEx.

CITY RREvIrItS.
Phoss 3o3 tor milk and cream.
W. c. welch was here over Sunday
L. A. Anderson Of bly, was In town
sunday.
wsnted-'A farm wagon. State
'rice In letter. 9. W.. this once.
J. Frank Adams and Leo J. Granei.
= Of Merrill we're In town Sunday.
Frank Nordsn 10 down from r..
klamath for few days recreation.
Mrs. r. c. cowiey and Miss Gladys
Pool Of Lorslla were here over Sun.
lay.
Jud Pope. W. n. Norton and W. d.
Liberty were In the city Saturday and
sunday from Fort Klamath.
For sale. cheap. plano. kitchen cab
met. chiionier and other household
goods. Inquire at Public Library or
Stilt's store.
Furniture for sale. including drop.
head Singer for $50: in good condi.
Ion. Inquire Mrs. Sconsld. In
Hont hutchison house. Pine strsss.
The management Of the Star Drug
tore has been busy for the past two
lays moving their stock to their new
quarters In the O. w. White building. |
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1909-11-08
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Paul Richt Of Merrill ID 10 town.
J. O. Stevenson was over from Los,
river Sunday.
Bsse Aot teaasss as The ease Esd
Kandy Kitehsa.
B. =. Looseley b here from bis
ranch near Odessa.
Call and hear the November Edison
records st MuiIers.
X. c. Baker Of Lakeview IL regis
tered at the American.
A. J. Basley and family drove down
from BONANZA Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lind OF Dairy
were In town over Sunday.
Hot chocolate. coass. tsa aad bot
soup. East End KaaAy KiteAss.
Try . Iarse. famous x California
tamale with sauce at the East Esd
kandy Kitchen.
Mrs. A. D. Harppold and daughter.
Miss Mabel Hsspold. are visiting in
town for Q few days.
Tomatoes. cabbage. parsiey and
celery At the Monarch Mercantile
company. phone 1851.
Get your carpsss. rugs. eurtaiss.
etc.. cleaned By Aonsoid's vacuum
cleaner: rates reasonable.
Mr.. and Mrs.. George 8. Boyd. c. x.
Bay and J. Hardscre were In town
from BONANZA Saturday and Sunday.
Z. B. sedse and n. cianna Of Bo-
nansa are stopping 1t the Livermore.
Cyrus GRAMS came In from Doris
Sunday.
Doa't wear out your hack. broom
and carpets when you can get the
york done 20 quickly. thoroughly and
;heaply By Mosgold's vacuum cleaner.
Saturday }. n. Evans and son Of
hs City bakery closed . deal whore
~ they acquired the lease. axtures
Ind stock Of the srocsry store for.
nsrly owned BY @. y. Luttreii. Ii
, >A>> 90 H>H>H>l,
Hannah. walkovsr and Nap ~I
, a-Tan Shoes u the x. X. X. ole
} Store. You can't better the .
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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1909-11-08

Je6 and the black say that they ex.
pect TO wear each other out. The
oregonisn remarks that they certain.
iy talk like 1t.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1909-11-08

We ore cole klamath Pals adents for
Hole.proof Hosiery for men, women
on1 children...ouaranteed 70 wear for
Ok Uoatho. Mail orders delivered free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
TOAST TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Sentiment Proposed by President
Taft in Honor of Portola Fete.

SAN FRANCISCO. October 1.-THE
toast prepared by President Taft and
which will be drunk all over the world
at the hour when the Portola festival
opens here next Tuesday has been re-
ceived by the committee in charge of
the celebration.
The toast follows:
"Since Portola looked through the Gold
en- Gate on the descending sun San Fran
cisco has twice become the imperial city
of the Pacific; first, because of the en-
ergy of a pioneer race and steady growth
into the western metropolis; second after
complete destruction by the greedy flames
and in the face of insurmountable obsta-
cles by a regeneration so rapid and COM
plete as to be the wonder of the world.
May her future growth be as remark
able as her past, and may her civic
righteousness and the individual happi-
ness of her citizens keep pace with it
tSigned) "WILLIAM III. TAFT.
Arrangements have been made for
drinking this toast in all foreign cities
where Americans gather and by ofticial
and civic organizations throughout the
United States. With the drinking OF the
toast the school children of the country
will arise and cheer the r>buiit city.
Everywhere the toasting and the cneer-
ing OF the children will be timed to COIN
eide with the hour of the opening OF the
FESTIVAL. which begins at noon (Facinc
tinae) October y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Never Saw Offending Article.
Crane Incident Regretted
by Chinese Government

PEKING, October 14.-The Japanese le-
cation today laid before the Chinese gov
ernment and also gave to the native and
foreign press the explanation of Secre-
tary of State Knox for the recall of
Charles R.. Crane. United States minis
ter designate to China
The incident impresses the government
as unfortunate and has revived the feel
ing among the Chinese officials that the
only hope of national security rests in
the cooperation of the powers.
Japan's Hand in Recallp
Japan has taken official cognizance OF
the reported efforts of British and Ameri-
can interests. to arrange with China to
build the kin-Chow-Tsitsihar railway, as
it is considered that the proposed con-
struction of this road has grown out OF
the defeat of the. plan to build the Hsin-
mintun- Fakumen railroad. Japan has
formally notified China that, while it does
not intend to obstruct that government,
yet 1t will maintain its right to be con-
suited win respect to Manchurian rail-
ways. Though Japan does not claim the
right to veto, it reserves decision with re-
gard to subsequent action.
Recent events in connection with the
recall Of Mr.. Crane precipitated Japan s
action. 1t is understood that the action
OF the American secretary OF state 1Ol-
lowed Japans solici; ations, not only on
account of Mr. Cranes alleged utterances,
but because of American commercial ac-
tivities in Manchurih under former
American official. whom the Japanese re-
gard as exceedingly active in the anti
Japanese movement in Manchuria follow
ing the war.
The Japanese appear to be alarmed at
the American activities. which seem TO
bear the stamp of governmental direction.
The Chinese government defends the tex
tual Manchurian agreement, but it is ad-
mitted that China would welcome outside
support.
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request, and solely because of assurance
that I could be. and would be, permitted
to be of service to the country in con-
structive work of the greatest importance
to 1t and of the greatest interest to me.
1t has been made perfectly clear that con-
dttions here were not, and are not, such
as to make this possible. To demonstrate
this has involved personal humiliation
such as no self-respecting man who is
drafted into the public service should be
called on to endure, but am grateful in
deed that have had the test Of official
confidence and support here rather than
In China, and now rather than at some
real crisis involving the honor or the in
terest Of the nation.
Never Saw Offending Article.
Il think 1 should state at this time that
until l arrived here last Sunday I had
never seen the newspaper article which is
made the excuse for my recall, nor had
l heard that such an article had been
published. and at my interview with the
Secretary of State it was not shown to
me. accepted the description of its
character and consequence then given to
me, and assumed full responsibility for
my connection with 1t. purely incidental
as that connection was"
Mr.. Crane announced that he would
leave here this afternoon for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
FIRE TAKES LANDMARK.
Howard Hotel Burns at Annapolis
Junction-Town Threatened.

Howard Hotel Burns at Annapolis
Junction-Town Threatened.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Nd, October
A.-The Howard Hotel. landmark of
this part Of the country for fifty years,
burned to the ground today. The house
of DR.. Abromaitis. next to the hotel. was
also burned to the ground. The flames
spread to the Baltimore and Ohio station
across the street from the hotel, which
caught fire. The station agent carried
out the ticket case and telegraph instru-
ments. Engine messages have been sent
to Baltimore and Annapolis requesting
aid from the fire department. If the wind
keeps up at the present rate the whole
town will be in danger.
John G. Newbold of Washington and
three newspaper men arrived here on
visit to the National Junior Republic in
time to assist in forming a bucket bri
gade, as one of the houses in the center
of the town caught fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
First Sweetheart of Sam Houston
Dies at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, October 14-Mrs. l.. NJ. u.
johnson. first sweetheart of "Sam' Hous-
ton. former Governor of Tennessee and
Texas and hero in the war with Mexico,
is dead, aged eighty.
The end came at her home here. Mrs
Johnson was a noted figure In religious
circles. During the civil war she braved
danger in a cross-country ride from Mis-
sissippi to Atlanta after battle to nurse
her brother. Capt. H. o. Johnson, who
was wounded at the battle of New Hope
Church in Georgia, May 81. 1861. Her
early life was spent in Natchitoches,
Tex. She was born in Columbia, Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
AWAITING THE COMUS.
Passengers Reported to Be Still or
the Steamer Antilles.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW ORLEANS. October l4.-Wireless
reports received today from the Morgan
Line steamship Antilles. which is beached
off tho Great Bahama Banks, say that
the vessel is resting easy in shoal water
Earlier reports were to the effect that
the passengers had been taken on board
the Momus Of the same line, bound for
this port. The meager reports today
showed that the passengers were either
not taken off by the Momus. Or. if they
were, a retransfer was made.
1t is thought by the officers of the line
here that Capt Russio OF the Antilles,
as his vessel is resting so easily. is waiting
for the Comus. which is bound from New
Orleans to New York. The captain of the
Comus has instructions to make all posi-
BILE haste to the scene of the wreck and
take off tho passengers. She will take
them to New York. In the wake of the
Comus Is the freighter Eldria. The res
cuing ships will reach the Antilles by noon
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

Event Of Brotherhood O.
st. Andrew Convention.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. October 14-The
delegates to the twenty-fourth annual
convention Of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew met in Grace Church today for the
formal opening of the conference
The convention was begun with a cele-
bration Of holy communion this morning
followed by an address by Bishop Will
liam N. McVickar. D. D., of this state
The delivering Of the charge to the
brotherhood by Rev. r. p. Williams,
rector of Trinity Church. Washington,
was the principal event of the afternoon,
with a public meeting bringing the days
sessions to q close.
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sPECULAToRs PUNISHED.
Dealers in Base Ball Tickets Ar
raigned in Pittsburg Court.

PITTSBURG, October 14.-Of the twen-
ty-four men arrested yesterday on
charges OF speculating in tickets for the
Pittsburg-Detroit base ball game eighteen
were discharged when arraigned before
magistrate today, three were fined $40.
or thirty. days In the workhouse, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Col. Frost Dies in New Mexico.
Special Dispatch to The Star

SANTA FE, N. NJ, October 14-Col
Max Frost, the blind editor and politician,
died here last night from paralysis and
paresis. Col. Frost dictated republican
politics in New Mexico for the past twen-
ty years and held many federal and ter
ritorial positions OF Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14

All speculation as to whether President
Taft would or would not accept the IN
voluntary resignation of Charles R. Crane
as United States minister to China is set
tied by the above telegram from the Pres
ident. made public today. Secretary Car
penter has already carried out the Presi-
dents instructions through an official
communication to Mr.. Crane, inclosing a
copy of the Presidents telegram. There
was no doubt that the President would
sustain the action of Secretary Knox.
but there was considerable interest as to
the method he would pursue in closing
Mr.. Cranes official connection with the
government The contention that Mr..
Crane was out of the service through his
own act IL placing his resignation in the
hands of the President, and that the lat
ter was not called on to act on 1t is ef-
fectually disproved by developments.
There is some surprise that the Pres
ident did not reply direct to Mr.. Crane.
who telegraphed direct to him. Mr.. Crane
has been waiting in Washington to re-
oelve the ply Of the President. The
communication Mr.. Carpenter made pub
lie was promptly conveyed to Mr.. Crane. i.
Statement by Mr.. Crane.
Following the receipt Of the President 8
message. through Secretary Carpenter,
Mr.. Crane issued the following statement:
II am greatly relieved by the Pres
ident's decision. There has been no minute.
since / learned the attitude Of the Dep art
ment of State when I have not contem-
plated the possibility of continuance of
my official relations with the deepest re-
pugnance. Nevertheless, l have felt that
my obligation to the President was to
permit him to decide the issue. I have ap-
preciated fully what would be involved in
decision by him that l should continue.
/ have realized also the impossibility Of
his securing complete information at this
time. He has chosen to base his decision
upon the circumstances found by the
Secretary Of State
u accepted the Chinese mission 1t his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Expresses His Concurrence in Action
of Secretary Of State.
CRANE GLAD TO BE RELIEVED
Declares He Welcomes Mr.. Taft's
Decision, But Thinks Latter
Has. Not Been Fully In
formed Of Facts.
PRESCOTT, Ariz.,
October .13, 1909.
Fred w. Carpenter, Secretary to
the President, Washington,

Convey to Mr.. Crane following
communication:
Il concur in the letter under
date of October IL, which the
Secretary of State has addressed
to you, and I greatly regret that
the circumstances found to exist
by him makes it necessary for
me to accept your resignation.
TAFT"
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BRAvED DANGER IN CIVIL WAR

three forfeited SIS each for non-appear-
ance.
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Today's Batting Order.

Pittsburg. Detroit.
Byrne, BIB. ID. Jones, Ii.
Leach, cf. Bush, m.
Clarke, IL. Cobb. rf.
Wagner, 50. Crawford, cf.
Miller. 2b. Delehanty, 2b.
Abstein, lib. M0riarity, 3b.
Wilson, rf. II. Jones, lib.
Gibson, Schmidt, G.
Maddox, p. Donovan, p.
Umpires-Evans behind the bat,
KLEIN on the bases and OLOughlin
and JOhnstone along the outfleld
foul lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
Weather.

Unsettled, with rain tonight
or Friday; warmer tonight.
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What Jaures Prophesied.

The mob's attack was directed pri-
marily against the Roman Catholic
Church.
Jaures. the socialist leader in the
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