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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
TAXES AND TORTURE.
Tho Duke Of Alva's Tenth Penny"
That Caused Riots In Spain.

The Duke Of Alva's Tenth Penny"
That Caused Riots In Spain.
One Of the most absurd and tyran-
nical measures of taxation that were
ever imposed upon people was that
ordered by the despotic Duke of Alva,
prominent in the history Of Spain up
to 1852, when he died.
For six years he was governor gen.
eral of the Netherlands and levied
tax called the tenth penny" or 10
per cent, upon every article of mer-
chandise, to be paid as often as 1t
should be sold He assessed real and
personal property 1 per cent, to be
paid instantly and collected once, and
on every transfer of realty he exacted
s per cent.
Every one in the land, excepting
Alva himself, perceived how utterly
ridiculous a scheme It would prove,
but he persisted in enforcing the rule.
The towns rebelled, and examples by
dozens were made of refractory sub
jects, who were tortured to death, but
to no purpose.
Finally Philip H., the Spanish king,
was petitioned, and temporary COM
promise was effected by which the
towns were to pay $2,O00.O00 an
nually for the two succeeding years,
until August, 1871.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
SICKROOM PLANTS.
Why They Should Be Put Out Of Doors
During the Night.

Why They Should Be Put Out Of Doors
During the Night.
In his random suggestions to bis
students, printed in the Medical Rec
ord, Robert II. M. Dawbarn, NJ. D.,
tells why 1t Is considered best not to
keep flowers or growing plants III a
sickroom at night Flowers give off
moisture taken up from the soil; hence
air becomes somewhat humid If many
particularly growing plants-are kept
In the room. Flowers having q meth
cd of breathing, they use up the oxy-
gen as human beings do and In ex.
change give off carbonlc dIoXide as
waste matter.
The action Of sunlight upon the
stems, leaves and all green parts OF
flowers Is to store carbonic dioxide
within the plants and release oxygen.
Thus in daylight there Is a fair bal
ance between the carbonic dloxide and
the oxygen given and taken, leaving
neither good nor Ill results. But dur.
Ing the entire night the plant contin-
ues to breathe, and until the return Of
daylight the oxygen Is used just like
an additional person breathing In the
room, thus leaving less oxygen for the
use Of the invalid. Therefore the
standing order to remove all plants
md flowers at night Is based upon the
facts of plant physiology and is right.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
eATHENA. ORE. AUGUST 4 ....ls11
The Southern Pacific Oompany has

The Southern Pacific Company has
practically completed one of the great
est crop movements in the history of
any transportation company in this
country. This movement was in the
handling of the canteloupe crop of the
Imperial Valley. California, and the
crop in Arizona and Nevada. Up to
and including midnight. July "a, the
Southern Pacific had shipped 2844
cars of cqnteloupes out of the Imperial
Valley during the season of approxima
tely two months. About 100 more
cars remain to be shipped from that
point to the markets. This record ex
exceeds all previous shipments by ap-
proximately 1000 cars. The cante-
loupe crop of Arizona up to and inclu-
ding July "a, amount to 402 cars,
with about 800 more cars of this fruit
to be shipped. About rs cars have
already been shipped from the Moapa
district in Nevada, and there is about
100 more remaining to be shipped.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

An exchange puts it in this way
''The men who do town more harm
than good may be olassed as follows
First. those who oppose improve vement.
Second those who run it down to stra-
ngers. Third. those who never adver-
tise their business. Fourth, those who
distrust public spirited men. Fifth,
those who show no hospitality to any
one Sixth, those who hate to see 9th
ers make money. Seventh. those who
oppose every movement that dosen't
originate with themselves. Eighth.
Those who put on long faces when Il
stranger speaks of locating in their
town. Ninth, those who oppose every
public enterprise, which does not ap-
pear of personal benefit to themselves,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Administrative Notice.

In the County Court of the State of
Oregon, in and for the County of
Umatilla.
In the matter of the Estate of Charles
Wilson, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that Maggie
Wilson of Athena, Oregon. was on the
1st day of June, 1911, appointed ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Charles
Wilson. deceased, by the above en-
titled court, and that all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present said claims
with proper vouchers thereto. to said
administrative or to her attorney,
Homer l. Watts, at bis office in Ath-
ena Oregon.
Maggie Wilson,
Administrative of the Estate of Charles
Wilson, deceased.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Exhibitions, showing in graphic
form the prevention Of consumption
have been shown in every state il
the United States, except Nevada,
Arizona, Nav Mexico and Wyo-
ming and in Mexico, Porto Rico and
Cuba, according to bulletin is
sued by the National Association for
the study aud prevention of tubercu-
losis. The bulletin also shows that
25 states and 16 cities have permanent
and travelling exhibits besides the two
operated by the national association
itself, the total number of such dis
plays being over 200, including about
150 small school exhibits. AS result
of the general educational campaign
through the various exhibitions on tu-
beroulosis, millions of pieces of litera-
ture have been distributed. millions Of
people shown how to prevent oosump-
ton; and several states and cities have
been reused to take legislative action
against thisv disease.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Bvuvery narrow majority Of an en-
large vote the prohibition
amendment to the 9exas Constitution
was defeated at the referendum cleo
tion held on July 30. All the larger
newspapers, most of the leading poll
ticians. and the money interests ar,
reported to have fought the amend
ment. Governor Colquitt was on thC
stump against it and Senator Bailey
influence went against it, The vote
was so close that at first the reports
gave the prohibitionists a victory, but
later reports have given the "wets"
majority of about 1000 in a vote of
100000. Opposition to the amend.
ment was financed by by the brewers
association. which admits an expeudi-
ture of $1,000,000; but claims that
it was expended legitimately for news
paper advertising, speakers. halls,
music. barhecues, eto. The prohibit
ionists charge on the other band that
poll tax certificates were fraudulently
bought and used.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Cnntrahiotinn a PrnuArh.

People can't expect to get some
thing for nothing" said the ready
made philosopher.
"My landlord manages It," replied
Mr.. Growcher. "He makes mo sign
contract to pay full years rent
whether l live In his fiat or not
Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Somewhat Unfortunate.

"There are some times In my life
when l have felt that fate Is indeed
ironical," said the man who was sci.
dom troubled by his debts.
"Do you refer to any special occa.
sions2" inquired one Of his Oldest
creditors.
"Onc of them came last week when
was in Chicago" said the cheerful
debtor, 81 had money order for
$50, and the only person who could
identify me was man to whom l
owed thirty Youths Companion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

British Columbia is interested in op-
ening the G olumbia river to navlga-
tion as far as Revelstoke and thence
on to Lake Windemere, not far from
the course Of that stream, Oregon and
Washington are aiding IN making the
river navigable from its mouth to
the Canadian border.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Wallcwa and Union counties have
Joined forces in a united fight against
tho rates exaoted by the Home Inde
pendent telephone company. with
view of compelling that corporation
TO restore original rates.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

Mamma What In the world Is max
ing the baby cry so, wonder?" Little
Eva-I guess he's mad cause tried
to make him smile with your glove
r.-Chicago. News.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Brutal Advice.

Miss Passee-Can you tell me Of a
good way to keep my hair from fall
ing out? Miss rert-leS; put 1t on
tighter.- Baltimore AmerIcan.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

1rhe Hermiston Herald believes that
on the project the broom corn industry
wonld thrive. The Herald proposes
also q hrc3m factory at Hermiston,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
Quit Voluntarily.

"My good man, how did you happen
to be thrown out OF work2"
II got out" replied Weary Wombat,
with dignity. Il didn't have to be
thrown ut."-LouiSville Courier-Jour'
nal
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

"You want to go back to your hus-
band, do your How did you tell him1"
II bought myself a new hat and
sent him the bill."-Fliegende Batter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04
RAsnaot For The Anad.

whats the matter, Miss Dalling.
toni" asked the village wag, "You
never laugh at any Of my Jokes"
II have been taught never to laugh
ut the old and decrepit. Rec
ord. Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1911-08-04

The n he bane of the house
wIie's oafesshe days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
ASK MAIL CLERKS
NOT TO ORGANIZE
Government Wants Clerks to
Sign Pledges That They
VIII Join No Union
CLERKS RESENT 1T,
SAYS ONE IN LETTER
Post-Offlce Department Takes
Vigorous Steps to Prevent
Railway Mail Service From
Being Unionized

WASHINGTON. .. C. April s.
Secretary Morrison. OF the American
Federation of Labor. to-day announc-
ed tina, the Post Office Department Is
taking vigorous steps 10 prevent any
organization OF the railway man
clerks. by asking them to sign pledge
which reads. in part. as follows:
We will not join any brotherhood
or labor union While in this service"
A letter received at the federation
from clerk reports that the postal
clerks We're called into the office of
the chief clerk at San Francisco and
asked to sign pledges forbidding any
connection to he had with any labor
Union or organization. The letter says:
Almost all of the clerks in the San
Francisco and Los Angeles districts
are signing similar pledges. The clerks
resent this. but are afraid not to sign
1t. We are afraid to start something
but would like somebody else to do
It,"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
NAVAL SECRETS
WERE GIVEN AWAY
LA FOIIETrE-S CHARGE OF
DICkERING WITH CHARLES
NJ. SCHWAB is VERIFIED.

WASHINGTON. p. c.. April g.
Admission OF the charges made by
Senator La Toilette that secret plans
OF the American navy we're fNrnishe I'd
for hattleships built in this country
for Argentina, appeared in reports
from the navy and state departments
submitted to the Senate by President
Taft to-day. The information was in
response to a resolution introduced by
Senator La Toilette and passed by
the Senate at the last session OF Con-
greex-
The chief secret plans involved re-
lated to nrc control and underwater
torpedo tubes. In 1908. II was ex-
planned. American ship-builders said
that Argentina had appropriated $11.-
900, 900 for two battleships, and that
they could compete with foreign bid
dere except In the matter OF fire con-
troll and torpedo tubes Secretary OF
State Knox referred the matter to the
navy department. he said.
The navy department. put the ques-
ton up to the bureau OF ordnance,
the reports said.
Furnished the Information.
In the meantime there was an ex-
change of many communications with
Argentina and the outcome was that
the hwy QtEsdI SuPptt6u gem
erai plans of "hattleships thirty-feur
and thirty-hve.' Under strict assur-
ance that the, would he held con-
.fdsnual." the fire control plans were
also given to the ship builders
The underwater torpedo tubes were
built In the Washington navy yard
for the Argentina battleships In order
to keep plans of the tubes out OF the
hands OF private builders. the reports
said.
The secretary of state aaid in his
report that 1t was incumbent on the
department to do al! possible ito en-
courage the spread OF American
trade" and that nothing has been
done that was not the .'invariab Bile
practice OF the governments Of all
really great commercial, nations"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05

LAREDO. TEN. April 5.---Renea
ed attempts nj rowing bands Of In
slrrectos To inJure railroad property
have caused Increased vigilance to
be exercised over the bridges CON
Meeting the United States and Mexico.
The huge steel railroad bridge cross
ing the rag Grand at Laredo has been
the subject or considerable anxiety
and the United States eapalrymen,
as shown In the accompanying Illus
tration. diligently patrol the territory
adjacent Rs 1t an the American side.
SAN ANTONIO, TEN. April -
The determination Of President Taft
to send the Ninth United States cav
airy. made up of negro soldiers. away
from San Antonio because of the dis
turhances they have made In the city
OF Antonio has caused wide comment
here. All the street ears In San
Antonio are ON the "jimcrow" type.
and the colored soldiers have sew
eral times torn down the signs in
the cars designating seats for white
and colored passengers. When re-
moustrated with in TWO Instances they
have set upon conductors and beaten
them severely. The disturbances bes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
STEAM ROLLER PUT
TO IMMEDIATE USE
"Gag" Resolution Adopted
by House to Hasten Adop-
ton of Rules
MINORITY FORCED TO
TAKE OWN MEDICINE
Mann Leads Fight for Repub-
leans but is Quickly
Squelched-Cannon
Heard From

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The DEM
ocratic majority In the House this at
ternoon tested ont the steam roller
hich fell into It's hands yesterday.
The experiment. was a SUCCESS all
right, but there were several times
when the machine had a hard road TO
travel and the Republican minority
shrieked long and loud at being run
over.
The roller was called into use to
force adoption of the rules OF the
House adopted by the Democratic
caucus. Representative Henry (Dem-
ocrat. Texas, chairman of the rules
committee. offered gag resolution.
II provided for immediate eonsidera-
ton OF the rules presented yesterday;
for four hours general debate: then
for one vote on a substitute. to be
offered by the Republicans, and then
a final vote on the adoption Of the
rules. The resolution absolutely cut
or all opportunity for amendment to
the rules. except in general substi-
tute.
Minority Given Its Own Machine.
The Democrats knew that the pro-
gressiyes would not agree with the
standpat Republicans as to what
should 60 into this substitute set OF
thC hNA1b dhu tie sag Akto wa So4l-
sidered a first-cia& beginning at
squeezing the minority.
Minority Leader Mann and Repre-
sentative Norris tRepubhcan. Neb.) }.
the progressive, protested against
such q rule, and there was a long
debate. Henry finally moved to shut
OFF further talk on the gag resolu-
ton. and on that, Crumpacker Re-
publican, Indiana. demanded a roll
call. Henry's motion carried by 2os
to 1877. Henry then moved TO adopt
the gag" Mann immediately de-
handed another roll-call.
Uncle Joe Heard From.
II was pending this that Repre-
sentative" Cannon OF Illinois, said
hts first word as plain Congress
man. He rose To PROFOUND a par
liamentary inquiry and when his
successor. Speaker Clark, had answer
ed him. sat down. Because the gag
cut off all chance OF amendment Of
rules, aft tire RepuSticarY progtw.ssive s
voted no"
Hsnry's gag resolution was adopt
ed 1913 TO 1875.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
SEES DEFECTS IN
/. Elicit ORDINANCE
POLICE COMMISSIONERS GORDON
SAYS IT HAS NO PROVISIONS
FOR TRAFFIC.
CHIEF WERNER'S VIEWS
SAYS THERE HAVE BEEN 1876 yIo-
LATIoNs REPORTED ~ THE
.-- PAEAtE IN THREE
MONTHS.
CHIEF WERNER'S VIEWS

There have been 135 traffic viola
tons reported by the police from Jan
uAry ! to April L. said Chief OF Po-
lice Werner Wednesday
Chief Werner gave out this state
ment in reply to the comment of the
grand jury that the present traffic or
dinance might be more strictly en-
forced.
Police Justice Crmtchfield's atten-
was asked II 1t was not his custom TO
invariably fine traffic ordinance of
tenders.
Sometimes, replied Justice
Crutchheld, sometimes dismiss
them. If they arc trifiing. remember
on case ] dismissed where man had
driven up Broad street on the wrong
side OF the car tracks 1t was In the
early morning and there was little
traffic. ] asked the policeman and
he said the driver always turned out
for vehicles approaching him. and as
it seemed trivial matter ! dismissed
the case
The present ordinance is not clear.
was reversed on one fine / imposed"
The Elicit ordinance. the one now
in effect" said Police Commissioner
w. Douglas Gordon, lis inadequate. 1t
does not cover anything In regard to
moving traffic. II ia little better than
the old colonial right OF way laws.
1T provides little beyond the re-
quirement that vehicles meeting must
pass to the right. vehicles must stand
with the right wheel to the curb: ve-
hicles must no stand in front of on
frances TO hotels, theatres. Office build
ings and department stores. There
are no provisions in regard to moving
traffic"
The Committee on Ordinance.
Charter and Reform will meet We'd
nesday night and will consider the
Erniaaf traffic ordinance. This ordi-
nance has fifty-three sections and COW
ers all points that may come up In
regard to moving traffic and also re-
gartling the speed OF vehicles, as we'll
as a congestcd district in which the
speed limit is reduced practically one
half.
This congested district includes that
portion of the city between First and
Eighteenth streets, from Gary street
TO Marshall. and In Grace and Frank
In streets. from FIRST to Ninth streets.
In this congested district vehicles may
travel only at the rate Of eight miles
an hour and when turning street
crossings four miles an hour. Outside
the congested district the speed limit
Is fifteen miles an hour.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05

PHILADELPHIA. April g.
Charles ]. Glidden. donor of the Gid
den tour automobile trophy, spent
skirts of the southern section of the
city seeking landing sites for sta
tions of the aerial passenger line that
an aerial navigation company In Bos-
ton. OF which he Is president. pur
poses establishing throughout the
East within the next two years
From here he expects to go to Bal
timore and Washington. on a similar
errand. He has already decided upon
sites In Worcester. Springfield. New
Haven and Bridgeport. The first line
of aerial traffic will extend from
Boston to Washington. Mr.. Glidden
is firm believer in the PRACTICABLE
ity OF carrying passengers in great
aeroplanes, and he thinks the time
has come FOR comm erclaI airships.
He Ia positive that in the next ten
years railroads Will become back
numbers as far as travellers and the
mails are concerned. Personally I
am banking on aeroplanes." he states.
Tor believe heavier than air ma
chimes Will be the mode OF travel in
the future. ] am not impressed with
the qualities of dirigibles. although I
have one engineer In Germany study
Ing with Count Zeppelin and another
in France. Mr.. Glidden says the
airship line viii follow the railroad
tracks in their intercity flight wher-
ever possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05

came so aggravated that the mayor
OF San Antonio went TO Major Ma
comb. who commands the regiment.
laid the facts before him and de-
manded that the cotored troopers be
required To obey the laws so long
as they remained In the city. Major
Maeomb admitted the seriousness of
the matter and said that II was his
purpose so far as he was able to COM
pei his men TO behave themselves
When men went into the town on pass
and filled up on liquor and seized on
pretext for trouble. however, he
declared. II was impossible to prevent
rows such as were complained OF by
the city authorities. President Taft
after hearing the complaints sent by
Major General Wood. chief of staff.
and directed that orders issre TO re-
lieve the Ninth from further service
in the divfs onai brigade 4af cavalry
at San Antonio and send the regi
ment to duty patroiling the Mexican
border as far out In the desert as
possible and necessarily away from
cities and towns where they might
have opportunity 10 make trouble
with the citizens cf the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
MAY MAKE MEXICO
GREAT. CEMETERY
Francisco J. Madero, Jr.. Says
insurgents Won't Lay Down
Arms Until They Win
PRESIDENT DIAZ Is
PREPARING TO FIGHT
Orders 20 Million Rounds of
Mauser Cartridges and
Ten Batteries of
MortarS

Ell, PASO, TEXAS, April 5.--A
war Of determination that will turn
Northern Mexico into . vast burial
ground 10 believed to b imminent
to-day following the positive state
mont by Francisco |. Madsro, Jr.
provisional president Of Mexico,
that the Insurgents will never lay
down their arms until everything
they demand 10 granted.
On the heels OF Madero's state
menr. comes the Official statement that
President Diaz has ordered 10000, 00o
OF Mauser cartridges and ten
of mortars for Immediate de-
livery,
An American who has just arrived
from the Mexican capital and who is
close to the administration of Diax de-
rlared To-day that Dsaz having grant
ed unusual concessions TO the insur-
rectos In the hope of bringing peace
Is not ready to crush the rebellion by
the iron methods for (which he IL
noted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
To Test Now Regulations.

!: WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 6.--~
Advantage will be taken of the pres
ence of United States troops in Texas
to try out the proposed new infantry
drill regulations, according to an order
issued at the war department to- day
Three officers were named special
board to proceed to San Antonio and
submit the new regulations 10 a prac-
teal and severe test Major genera
Carter in command OF the maneuver
division, was ordered TO place any num-
Der of troops at the disposition of the
board. Special attention will be paid
to battle formation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
MAY VOTE ON THE
COMPULSORY LAW

Especial to The Richmond virgin.an.)
LYNCHBURG. VA. April b.-The
city school board decided last night
to petition the court to order an cleo
ton In Lynchburg on the question Of
compulsory education. This action
came as surprise to the public gem
orally, and II is not yet known how
sentiment In regarding the question.
The'city school ofYicialA however. have
been considering the matter for some
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
kENNEv MUST CONFRONT
HENRtCC GRAND JURY

G.. II. kenney. a teamster. living on
the Hermitage Road, near Ginter Park.
who was arrested Saturday by Deputy
Sheriff Sydnor of Herrico County for
a statutory offense. wat given pre-
iiminary hearing before Magistrate
Puryear on Wednesday and held for
the action o. the grand Jury.
The charge against Kenney II hu-
initiating and the facts In the case are
undt for publication.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-05
AGED MERCHANT LEAVES
PROPERTY TO SISTERS

Christian thinner. the aged West
End storekeeper who died recently
left an estate valued at $4,000. ac-
cording to his viii filed for probate
Wednesday, morning in the Chancery
Court. The property is left equally
to his two sisters, Mrs. Margaretha
Karber and Mrs Matilda Baumgardt.
residing in Germany ]. B. Elam
qualified as executor.