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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
SENATE SPENDS TIME
DISCUSSING TAX COMMISSION

Senator Gunter, for the committee
on general laws, adversely reported
the Senate militia bills providing for
a permanent camp grounds and de-
lining how the military fund may he
spent.
Bills preventing dog killing. diYid-
ing the State in judicial districts, re-
curing the payment of costs in GER
tain Justice OF the peace cases by
counties, and d measure providing
that cabooses be placed on all freight
trains were introduced.
The House bill prohibiting the pay
ment of allowances to students at
State institutions where hazipg Is
practiced vas reported in the Sen
ate.
Facts rs to Taxation.
Senator keezell offered resolu-
ton calling upon the Corporation
Commission to furnish the Senate
with information which viii throw
more light on the question OF whether
the corporations of the state have
been properly assessed. The resolu-
ton asks for a tabulated statement
containing the capitalization. capital
stock. mileage, property. indebted
ness and assessment per mile of all
railroads in the State.
As to Oysters.
When Delegate Williams. of Giles,
presented the House joint resolution
looking to the appointment OF leg
islative committee from the Virginia
General Assembly to confer with
similar committee from the Maryland
Assembly. Senator Wickham, chair
man of the Fish and Game Commits
sion. moved that 1t be referred to his
committee. This was done.
Tax Commission Bill.
nfscusSton Of the King bill Urovid-
ing for tax commission was resumed
by Senator Halsey. He said he be-
lieved the commission should be COM
! posed of members of the Legislature.
| Mr. Halsey took occasion to reply to
Senator Noel. who on Thursday said
! Campbell county drew more money
| from the State treasury taan It paid
| In. The Senator from Lynchburs
| quoted statistics from the auditors
| report showing that his city and
Campbell county paid $l5l.e7s.0?
more to the State than they took
! away, while Lee county, represented
! by Senator Noel. drew out s6.15s.74.
Not Fairly Valued.
| Senator Sale said he had the highest
respect for the chairman of the Cor
poration Commission, under whom hs
| studied law ten years, but he believed
! the latter as capable of making mis-
\ takes as anyone else. He said, II an,
not exempt from criticism as meme
| Der OF the Legislature. and as mem
I Der OF the Legislature ! shall NOT
exempt, anynpe else from. criticism
when j believe 1t deserved, 1t IL moi
right for the Corporation Commission
TO allow the railroads to come here
! and say their property Ii worth
CONTINUED IN Seventh Page.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
BEING SNOW BALLED
RUSSO KILLS MAN
Is Found Guilty of Murder and
Verdict Creates Great
Excitement.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Feb. Is
Carmine Russo, an Italian. thirty-five
years of age, was found guilty of muir
der in the first degree here at s
o'clock this morning. The jury was
out since $50 last night.
Russo shot and killed William j.
Kidd. aged twenty years. a we'll
known young man here. following the
snow balltng of Russo by crowd of
boys.
Because of the feeling aroused by
the murder the judges called spe-
cial session of court. The verdict
caused some excitement In the Italian
quarter. Appeal for a new trial will
be heard on March I.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
DIVORCE BILL ON
SECOND READING.
Fight Against it Will Begin in
House of Delegates
SATURDAY..

The Rison divorce bill will be called
before the House of Delegates Satur-
day morning on Its second reading,
and then will begin the fight which
the opponents of the measure have
been planning since II passed the
Senate.
While not exactly in its original
shape the intent and spirit of the bill
are practically, the same as ever. and
it's purpose is to place the injured
and guilty parties Of limited divorce
suit upon grounds of equality when
an absolute decree Is asked.
The amendment in its present shape
provides that the court may after
three years Of separation grant a final
decree If in its judgment such decree
would be for the best interest Of the
parties concerned and beneficial to
society at large.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
THREATEN REVOLT
CHINESE CONTROL

rrKIS, Feb 1s.--Iseports from
r,,aaaa. Tibet to-day say thar the III
7sh,nese rilS. chinese soldier are
rev in virtual control or the Tibetan
capital. there being nearly 1000
troops In the ancient city. These
xoidfers are accused OF profaning the
TfbAtnns holy piacss ana AZ sackinx
many of the monAstestsx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18

WASHINGTON. Feb. Ex-senator
Ben Tiiiman may not be
a BILE to resume his active duties In the
Senate this session.
The senator Is at his home in this
city suffering from partial paralysis
caused BY slight leakage OF blood
IN the brain. from arteries weakened
by caicihcation. Any further work In
ei,e Senate. for tile present. fiiS ply
stefan says, Is out of the question.
Tiliman collapsed on the steps Of
the Capitol on "Wednesday and was
taken TO his home, suffering, SEEM
fnEiy from = slight attack Of dtxzI-
mesa Later the seriousness Of his
condition wAs disc ovsred II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
rirc 81 r.ftA street.

-, IgftsttYrg FROM q box OF trash IN tf,e
Kitchen, Are did $50 damage Friday
morning to the residence ~ T04 north
Fifth street, owned by Edna Davis
and occupied by William Waddeli both
scoiored. Chemical No. put out ths
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S-The
weather tonight and Saturday Will
be generally fair In all districts east of
the Mississippi river, except that snow
f,urrics are probably in the Lake re-
gion. Cold wave warnings were or
dered Friday night for the Middle
and South Atlantic States.
Storm warnings are displayed on
the Atlantic coast.
WASHINGTON. Feb. is.-Forecast
Till s p Nj. Saturday:
virginia--Fair tonight and Satur-
day; colder tonight: cold wave in
southeast portion.
North Carolina---Fair tonight and
Saturday; colder tonight; cold wave
except in extreme western portion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
TILLMAN TOO ILL
TO DO ANY WORK
Suffering From Partial Paralysis
and Cannot Return to
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-The
condition Of Senator Benjamin r.
Tlllman, Of South Carolina. who
Ia suffering from partial paralysis,
Il rcpnrtcd this afternoon to be
most serious. Hc has been un-
conscious the greater part OF the
day, and grave fears are enter
tatncd for his recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
Cold waxe Coming.

Cold Wave Coming.
The Weather Bureau announces a
cold wave for Friday night. The
thermometer is expected to poll 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-18
Range Of Thermometer.

Following is the range of thermom-
eter In Richmond
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
Drinking Creek Water.

In the opinion of William Suther-
land, Pendleton water superintendent,
the muddy water with which the city
has been afflicted at times during the
past week. was due to the heavy flood
down Wild Horse creek, says the
East Uregonian. According TO Mr..
Sutherland Wild Horse became &C high
and turbulent several days ago that
the torrent swept across the river just
above the o. r. IL N. bridge and pen
etrated the feeder pipe above the
water works. This feeder pipe ex-
tends from the pump station to
point at the edge of the river Just
above the bridge Although the feed
pipe was kept closed it is the opinion
Of Mr.. Sutherland that some Of the
water from Wild Horse rushed down
along the pipe and entered the same in
such quality as TO affect the supply.
If this diagnose of the case is correct
then The people OF the city have been
drinking water drained from the
ranches and oorrals along Wild Horse
creek,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
VERDICT NOT A POPULAR ONE
Decided FOR Weston Against Athena
High In Debate.

The verdict of the Walla Malla
judges in the inter High School debate
last night between Athena. affirma-
tive. and Weston, negative, was by
no means a popular one. To the
minds Of a large majority vino heard
the debate, the Athena team was more
impressive in delivery and produced
superior argument. The findings of
the judges resulted in two for Weston,
one for Athena.
The question debated was. "Re
solved: That life imprisonment with
restricted pardoning power, should Ee
substituted for capital punishment in
Oregon.
The Athena affirmative team con-
sisted Of Misses Zelma DePeatt and
Jessica MoEwen and Mr.. Lnvois Mo-
Even. The Weston negative team
members were Messrs Oockerline and
Lansdale and Miss Bulinch. The
Athena negative team, Misses Dottie
Conrad and Ada Banister and Mr..
Clarence Brotherton. lost at Pendle-
ton last night and the Pendlston neg
ative team debated at Weston and
won.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
Man Who Founded cAthena-- Prominent in County Affairs
--Left Legacy Of a Successful Life.

Hon. Thomas j. Kirk, the we'll
known and highly respected Athena
pioneer, died at his home in this city
at 8 :45 Wednesday afternoon.
While he was known to be in de-
Glining health, his death was totally
unexpected by most of the people here,
and only few knew of his serious
condition a few hours previous
to his death. For several years Mr..
Kirk has been in feeble health. A
couple of winters were spent in Cali
fornia, where he purchased residence
property in Hollywood, suburb of
Los Angeles.
During the last two years, until
last fall and early this winter. he
seemed to be holding his own. but it
is a question whether he was or not.
for be was man not given to com.
plant, therefore It was possible for
him to appear better at all times than
be really was. Recently he tegan
taking treatment Of DR.. Sutner Of
Walla Walla, and made several trips
in company with his wife to that
city.
Saturday he came down town, and
that evening severe cold developed.
Sunday and Monday be became worse
and Tuesday morning, DR.. Sutner of
Walla Walla aud DR.. Sharp of this
city were called. A nurse came over
from Walla Walla that evening. Mr..
Kirk sat by the fire until bed time
that evening and on rising from the
chair it was found that his limbs
were so badly swollen that he was
unable to walk and had to be assisted
to bed
From six O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing change'for the worse was noted
and thereafter he declined until be
passed away. His wife. two Of his
daughters. and ohe sister. one brother.
and other relatives were at his bed
side. Another daughter. Mrs. Ackles,
and his brother FL. Fl. Kirk, arrived
in the city yesterday from Portland.
Tie funeral is being conducted this
afternoon from tho Methodist church.
Rev. John LIE Cornu of Walla Walla.
breaches the funeral sermon and the
services at the grave will be in charge
of the Masonic fraternity.
Thomas J. Kirk was torn to Alex
ander and Sarah Kirk, natives of
East Tennessee, in Platt county,
Missouri on August ~, 1880, and at
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
M'EWEN FOR MAYOR
Councilmen and Recorder Renominated
Hawks for Treasurer, TAYLOR
for Water Commissioner.

"a. d. MoEwen. present incumbent,
was nominated at the citizens mass
meeting last evening to succeed him
self in The office OF Mayor.
a goodly number of voters were
present, aud the voting was ty ballot
except for city recorder. b. b. Rich
ards being nominated by acclamation.
The retiring members of the ooun-s
oil, Il. S. Letrow, DR.. J. D.. Plamon-
don aud M. l.. Watts, were nominated
for reelection. Two changes. only,
will be made in the personnel OF city
officials. should voters give heed to
the verdict of the mass meeting trea-
surer and wafer commissioners. By
ron N. Hawks was nominated for
Treasurer over A. A, Foss. and David
Taylor was the choice over NJ. Ii.
Watts for Water Commissioners Chas.
Belts was placed in nomination for
mayor, but declined. The result Of
the balloting follows:
For Mayor--A. B. McIswen, 30;
Chas. Belts. o; blank. /.
Gouncilmen-F. S. LesSIow, 30 J.
D. plamondon, 25; NJ. Il. Watts. "a;
d. FL. Sanders. I6.
Recorder--B. B. Richards. by az
clamatinn,
Treasurer-A. A. Foss, 10; Byron
N. Hawks. %.
Water Commissioner--David Taylor
so; Nj. Il, Watts. 5.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28

| the time of his death. Wednesday.
January Goth, 1910, was aged 70
years five months and IA days. AT
the age of seven years, in the year
1S46, with his parents. he crossed the
plains to the Willamette valley, the
family settling near Brownsville, in
Linn county. The father took
squatter's right and settled on unsur-
veyed land. obtaining his first seed
from French settlers in French
Prairie.
Here he grew to manhood midst
hardships of pioneer life. and received
training 10 the schools of that time
Being young man of industrial and
frugal habits, at 81 years of age he
had acquired farm for himself. On
this farm he lived until 1871, when
he came to Umatilla county. aud
pre-empted the land on which por-
tion of Atheha now stands and which
embraces a portion of the present
Kirk homestead. Adding by purchase
from time to time, he acquired a,
large body .of valuable land aud
amassed fortune. Active in politi-
cal matters, until recent years he was
prominent figure In the republican
party Of this state. He represented
Umatilla comfy in the legislature
and was one of the foremost figures
in tho famous Dolph senatorial CON
test. He served his homo city as
Mayor two terms aud for years was
member of the city council. He
was we'll known in financial circles,
icing at the time of his death presi-
dent of the First National Bank of
Athena.
He was charter member of Dolph
Lodge, No. 80 A. II. and A. Nj. and
also affiliated with the |. 0. O. II.
and. A. o. U. w. lodges Of this city.
He was married 10 Brownsville.
Oregon. to Miss Ann Coyle, on Octo-
Der 21, 1860. She preceded him to
the grave two years ago. Tc them
were born nine children, three Of
whom Mrs. Aokles, of Portland Mrs.
Edw. d. Koontz, of this city; Mrs.
9. A. McCannon, Of Cliffs, WASH,
with bis present wife, survive him.
He is also survived by two brothers,
two sisters and one half sister. They
are II. Fl. Kirk of Halsey, Ore, Lee
Kirk of this city; Mrs. Burden of this
city, Mrs. Frank Hyde and Mrs. Maria
Potts.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28

Concluded on Page 6.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
paid in Fines.

A sequel to the famous Morse horse
stealing case was enacted in the cir
cult court Saturday when three OF the
defendants, Clarence and Harry Morse
and Roy Ellsworth, were fined 5000
each on the charge Of driving horses
more than ten miles from the range.
These men, indicted for larceny Of
four horses, stood trial twice. At
first the jury disagreed. and on ths
second verdict for aequittal was
found. They were indicted at the
same time on the second charge with
the result that the county is 5000
richer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
Matloek RESIGNS.

W. i. Matlock of Pendleton, who
for several years past has been presi-
dent of the state board of agriculture
has resigned and George Chandler OF
Baker City was appointed in his place
by Governor Benson. Mr.. Matiocks
resignation was caused by III health.
He il at present in the hospital at
Portland.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
Meetings for Sunday Schools.

Rev. w. g. Merritt. International
secretary for the Pacific Northwest.
is holding a series OF meetings in this
county this week in the interest Of
Sunday schools. Monday he held
meeting at Milton; Tuesday at Free
water; Wednesday in this city; Thurs
day at Echo, and tomorrow and Sun
day be will conduct meetings at Pen
dIeton.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
The Poultry Show.

The Umatilla- Morrow county poul
try show held in Pendleton this week.
was attended by record breaking
crowds. The show was most success
full in every particular. The finest
strains Of birds in the Northwest
were on exhibition, the score card
showing the exhibition to to one of
the best held ON the coast this
season.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
Society MinstreIs.

The Sunny South Minstrels, will
appear in Pendleton Saturday even
ing. Tho production is to be given
by Pendleton local talent, under the
auspices Of the Pendleton Academy,
8 numher Of former pupils of the
Academy. residing here. will attend
the performance.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
UmatiIia County Lands.

Secretary Ballinger Monday with
drew from entry, ground containing
possible water power sites. This in
clnded 1882 acres of public lands in
Idaho, 2649 acres along the Walla
Walla river in Oregon and 24i5 acres
in Utah.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
Portland Auto SHOW,

The annual automobile show at
Portland. is attracting large crowds
this week. Eastern Oregon ia well
represented Dr. aud Mrs. Plamondon
and n. A. Barrett Of this city. were
visitors ut the show this week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-01-28
EyangeIizing Dixie.

Mr.. E. B. Harris. until last week
pastor of the Christian church In this
city. who with lis wife. has entered
the evangelistic field. is this week
conducting series of revival meetings
at Dixie, Wash.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
Says Insurgency Is No Mere Uprising
of Guerrillas.

Ray Stannard Baker has a remarkable
article in the November American Mag
azine on the present political situation.
OF the progress of the insurgent move
ment, which he prophesies will sweep the
country, he saYs:-
"A new party-new in the sense OF
having new ideals and a new leadership
has come into being within the last
year. 1t is a renewed and reconstructed
Republican party II is party OF which
the control, long firmly held in the mon
oy centers OF the East, is now passing
beyond the Allegheny mountains and
eentering itself among the virile and
democratic people of the middle West.
The strongest OF the new leaders-save
only Roosevelt. who defies classification
ARE western men with western Ideals.
Most of them are from small towns in
agricultural states; and they are as able
a group Of men as ever appeared. per-
haps, at one time in American public
life.
Everywhere, indeed, the old leaders
have been going down to defeat. The
country has set its face forward and
viii not be turned aside Aldrich, Hale,
Cannon. Burrows and many other sup
porters Of the old regime have either
been eliminated entirely or shorn of their
power. New men and younger men, with
new ideals and the virility of new pur-
poses, are everywhere coming TO the
front. Such men as la Toilette and
Cummns. who have fought long fight
alonp who have been outeast rebels and
Insurgents, are now coming into their
own. Ia Toilette won at the recent
Wisconsin primaries by the enormous
majority in his own party Of over $4,000
votes. insurgency has ceased to be a
mere uprising of guerrillas; It has be-
come a great, a well-regulated, a self.
conscious progressive movement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
DIVER PRISONER AT
BOTTOM OF RIVER
Ankle Caught by Rock, He Is Rescued
Unconscious by Fellow
Diver.

New York, Oct 3l.-Half covered with
mud at the bottom Of the Harlem river,
thirty feet under water his left ankle
securely held by a big boulder, Frank
Nystrone lay IN state of Collapse in
his diving suit early yesterday. II took
three long hours Of frantic effort by
Joseph Anderson, a brother diver, to
remove the imprisoned man and bring
him to the surface. He was revived BY
ambulance doctors.
NystroHe was sent below to sink a
gas main into a trench. Anderson was
on the boat above the man. Jerks at
the signal rope, to ask if all was well
did not bring reply Efforts were then
made to draw the diver up to the sur
face, but Nystrone, in his heavy para
phernaha, could not be moved.
Anderson then donned his diving suit
and descended to the river bottom. He
CROPPED about until his light flashed into
Nystrones face. Anderson thought Ny
strone was dying and with pick and
shovel he dug into the mud and strained
at the boulder until he was able to give
the signal to haul Nystrone up
When Nystrone regained conscious
ness, he said he became exhausted try
ing to extricate himself.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
CHARGE THAYER SET FIRE.
Boston Man Arrested After Theatre Il
Burned.

Newburyport, Oct. 3l.-Lawrenee f,
Thayer of Boston, formerly proprietor
Of the Orpneum theatre of this city,
which was burned Sunday, Oct. l6 was
Saturday morning arrested in Hayer-
hill at the instance Of Marshal Mclean,
on a charge of wilfully and malciously
burning the Orpheum theatre owned by
William F. Runnels of Newburyport.
He was brought TO this city on a
noon electric car by patrolman Edward
r. Ayers, who went to Hayerhill with
the necessary papers.
Chief Fire Inspector Charles Rice Of
the state police force, held fire inquest
here to determine the cause Of the Or
pheum fire. He found that there was
evidence of at least two distinct incen-
diary fires.
Since that time City Marshal Mclean,
patrolman Murphy and Chief Huse have
been active in securing additional infor-
nation about the fire. and it is claimed
that they have uncovered new evidence
Chief Fire Inspector Rice came to this
city about 10 o'clock in the morning.
In speaking about his arrest, Mr.
Thayer said it was the first time in his
80 years Of life that he was ever ar
rested.
Mr. Thayer was released Saturday
afternoon on $500 bonds furnished BY
ex-Alderman H. II. Tinford.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-10-31
How to Stuff the Thanksgiving Turkey.

How to Stuff the Thanksgiving Turkey.
@New England stufing Remove the
hard outside crusts from small stale
loaf Of bakers bread, says Fannie Mer-
rift Farmer in Womans Home Com
panion for November. "Cut in slices
and toast until delicately Drowned, then
put in enopping-bowl and chop while
/ adding hot water to moisten. Add one
third Of a eupful Of finely chopped fat
salt pork, one egg well beaten. Salt,
pepper and sage to taste.
Fall River stutfing Put giblets in
saucepan and cover with one quart of
cold water. Place on range and heat
gradually until boiling-point is reached;
then let simmer until gblets are tender.
The liver will cook in less time than
heart and gizzard, and should be re-
moved as soon as DONE Split and
spread six common crackers with but.
ter. allowing one-nalf tablespoonful to
each half-craeker. Pour over crackers
two and three fourths cupfuls of stock
in which giblets were cooked. As soon
as crackers have absorbed the stock,
add giblets finely chopped and season
with salt and pepper, and summer saw
ory sage or marforam may be added as
desired.
Bread and -celery Stuffing Remove
hard outside crusts from stale loaf of
bakers bread and break it in pieces.
There should be three and one-half cup
fuls Pour over bread one cupful of
boiling water and let stand twenty min
utes, then squeeze out all the water that
is possible. To bread add one table
spoonful of poultry seasoning, one and
one-half teaspoonfuls Of salt and one
fourth OF teaspoonful Of pepper, then
add three-fourths of a cupful of finely
cut celery and one-half eupful of melted
butter
Potato Stuffng-Mix two cupfuls of
hot mashed potatoes, two cupfuls OF
cracker crumbs, one-third of a cupfuI
each OF melted butter and sausage fat
and one-half cupful Of cooked giblets
finely chopped Moisten with hot water
and season with salt, pepper and sage"