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I ston Lead i I- TOIj. XXXV. WEMTON, OKEflON, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1915. NO. 2. OLD CITY HALL. PHIA PHILADEL- LONDON WOMEN RIOT AGAINST GERMANS OREGON NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST WE ER hot III ray AN sf"art"JV'y"MVM'Vii'"lr'-"' BELATED HONOR PAID TO PATRIOT Caesar Rodney to Have Hit Bravery Recognized by a Memorial Tablet. Caesar Rodney, the hero of tba slRn tng of lit Declaration of ludepund ence, will auon have hla long lll-recog tilled hrsrery commemorated by a tablet In th Declaration chamber a) Philadelphia. Tba Independence halt advisor? conimlltee liaa announced that tin tablet baa been decided upon and wit ba placed soon among other picture and rellca of lha rattier of the r public. While the probably unrounded etor) of tlio boy and grandfather, bl cry King. grandpa, ring!" la known tc vary choolchlld. the noble act oi Caatar itodney la familiar to tew Americana. The tentstlv vol taken by th detegste July 1, 1774. waa Indecisive Soma of the colonic bad aent a ma Jorlty of Tory detegatea and the volet of Pennsylvania and South Carotin ware agalntt freeing tha cotonlea from tba British yoke Two detegatea from Dataware wera tied and tba third was Caaaar Rodney, wbo lay very III In hla noma near Dover. Ha wa Buffer ing rrom a cancer which had cauaed him to waar a veil over hla face. On tha night bofore the birth ol Independence Thomaa McKeen, whose vote for the Declaration had negatived that of George Reed, alao of Delaware, dispatched a messenger to Caesar Rod ,ney. urging blm to coma at once. II all tha cotonlea did not algn the docu ment. he wrote there could be no ef factlve realitance to England. The detegatea were then engaged In anx loua and prolonged debate. Early In the morning the meseongei reached the Itodney farm at nayneiu Delaware, and delivered hla mcasage Ceaaar Rodney roaa from hla bed lila nurae and rclatlvea told him ht waa going forth to death. McKeen bad calculated that If Rod ney came and cant the deciding vol for Delaware, Pennsylvania and 8outb Carolina would atep Into line and would awing evory atate for lndcpend ence. He bad posted relay of horses on the route. Rodney rode at the limit of apeed, leaving the meaaenger who had aurainonsd him far behind He bad to be ltrted from hla horae and led Into the chamber. With bl strength fait ebbing be coit tha vote oh which the fate of America hinged. South Carolina and Pennsylvania voted In the affirmative and then, with John Hancock at their head, all the delegate put their pena to the Declara tion. Rodney did not die ust then. He recovered little and with enormou hardihood enlisted and won a com mission in the Continental army. Hla malady, however, aoon overtook him In the drawing room of the flpen car bung the portrait of an exquisite ly beautiful girl with powdered balr and pannlercd aklrt. She wa the famous ancestress of little Mr. Bpen car. and. when Mistress Ilarbara Hluart, had saved two continental of flcere rrom being captured by her presence of mind and ready wit. One waa her brother, the other a cousin, whom General Washington bad aent to Durllngton with a message to Qon sral Wayne. Tbe temptation being too great to brook resistance, they stopped to see Mistress Ilarbara, and while she waa preparing refreshments a company of tory foragera came to the bouae. Mis tress Ilarbara cordially Invited the unwelcome caller within tbe bouae. knowing that It waa lose rlaky than to keep them without. She ushered the lories Into the dining room, then rushed to the kitchen and gave timely warning to her brother and cousin. telling them to remain perfectly quiet until she came again. Returning to the dining room with a huge tray heaped with delicacies, she spread them before tbe tortea, talking mer rlly, her quick tongue ever ready with iviii nmirV U'hen Iher wera all busily encaged eating the tempting viands aha softly closed tbe door and shot the bolt In place. Commanding her kinsmen to mount and ride away, he followed them with ber eyes until they were lost to view; then she ran to the nearest house and sent tbe men to capture the torlea, which they did. John Spencer was a stolid, edaman tine man, who waa vice president of a bank, and when be married dainty Barbara Htuart everyone speculated as to the wisdom of bis choice, for she waa a butterfly creature who never gave a second glance at the se rious aids of life. One day Barbara as tonished everyone by Joining the Borosls club, much agalnat the will of John, who believed that a woman- realm was bounded by the four walls of ber home. 1 In the meantime Barbara bad de- veloned Into an ardent suffragist, of which John knew nothing until bs road an article In the paper saying "Tomorrow being Independence day. the Soros! club haa arranged an In foresting program and the mayor will preside. Mrs. John Spencer hss con sented to speak on equal suffrage and the Constitution, and Judging by the able manner In which ahe handled the child-labor question at the last meet In, there promises to be a discourse on the suffrage question worthy of many listener." This wa too much for John. His wife addressing a motley Fourth of July crowd and for the cause of equal suffrage! She waa forgetting her dig nlty, and ha must call a halt on these unfemlnlne actions or no telling whore they would load to. Barbara was not at home when be called ud on the phone, so be bad to nurae his Ire until evening. "Whrtt does this meanT" be de manded, hnndlng ber the paper. "Exactly what you have read there,' shs calmly answered. "I forbid you to deliver thst ad drcas tomorrow, Barbara, so you bad better phone the mayor that you are lndlro.d.' ' I'll do nothing of the sort, John. For a long time I have been waiting for an opportunity to address a mixed crowd. There are a few things I think the men ought to know. I want to in vita you to accompany me tomorrow; but of course It you disapprove, you must forego that pleasure." John's face became the hue of a boiled lobster, and he stormed and fumed, walking the floor like a caged beast white Barbara perused the paper totally oblivious of his presence. Fin ally be went upstairs with a parting command that abe remain at home the next day. John was awakened by the explo- Medals Awarded Oregon Schools. Exposition C rounds, Ban Francisco- 'Die Oregon school exhibit In tbe Pal ace of Education won the gold medal on playgrounds as portrayed In tbe oftV rial pamphlet, a sliver medal on Indi' vidual club work and the ailver medal on its exhibit aa a whole. Thia recognition was gained In the face of the fart that the principal Ore- gun exhibit and an other exhibit oi the Oregon school children sre in ths Oregon atate building and were not entered for awards. Two-thirds of the state have elaborate exhibits, many spending aa much aa 140,000 and none leaa than 16000. 'Oregon's exhibit cost the slate 1 1000. Miaa Stuart, of the Lux Girls' School, San Francisco, aays: "There is no exhibit of sewing on the grounds that equals that of the Oregon school children in the state building." Great credit la given E. F. Carlton for the installation. Decision May Bring Suit Salem Foreign corporations which paid to the state about f 100,000 under a graduated tax law passed in ivus and pronounced by the Supreme court to be unconstitutional cannot recover the money, according to an opinion of Attorney General Brown In reply to a query of corporation commissioner Schulderman. The attorney general held that tha payment were voluntar ily made In contemplation of the laws and decisions of Oregon, and conse quently the companies cannot be.reinv nursed. Prior to the decision of the Supreme court the 1913 legislature, being ad' vised that the law probably waa un constitutional, paased an act providing for a flat annual license. Corporations asking for a return of their money aay the law was void from the start, and ft is believed that suit will be brought. Re assessment Is Legal. Salem Holding that re-aaseeament of property for the construction of tewers in Riverside sewer district. Portland, waa valid, the Supreme court. In an opinion by Justice Harris, affirmed tha decree or Circuit Judge Davis In tbe suit of Portland against H. R. Blue and numerous ..other prop erty holders. The validity of an ordinance paased in 1911 providing for the re-assessment was attacked by the defendants, who alleged that re-assessment was made under the old charter. It waa contended that the charter under tbe commission form of government repealed the old charter. The Supreme court, however, held that provisions relating to the re assessment were re-enacted in the new charter, and hence the re-assessment was legal. Wool Prices wrHigh. Baker More than half a million pounds of wool from Bsker and Grant counties were put up at the annual wool salea here and 418,197 pounds were sold at prices panging from lCf cents to 19 cents, which are among the best prices paid In this vicinity for some time. Most of the wool sold wss from ths John Dsy country, several Baker wool men holding their clipe for still higher price. Alexander Livingstone, of the American Woolen mills, got ths bulk of the wool. There were 27 wool men and 10 buyers here. Tbe sellers, resi dence, buyers, quantity, and prices are as follows: Lsycock and Bsiley, ML Vernon, Koshland, 10,164 pounds, 18) eenU; John McDonald, ML Vernon, Tbe Dallee Scouring mills. 18,654 pounds, 171 cents: Charles Lee, Baker, Living- atone, 12,620 pounds, 16 cents; A. M. Murray, Dsyville, Burke and Angelt, 12.864 pounds, 16 cents; Jsmes Cant, Dsyville, Livingstone, 17,063 pounds, 16 cents; Joseph King, Audrey, Liv ingstone. 6760 pounds, 171 eenU; Moore Brothers. Mt. Vernon, Burke end Angell, 17,076 pounds, 18 cents; C. A. Valade, Dayville, Livingstone, 10.897 pounds, 191 cents: E. Stewart, Dayville, Livingstone, 40,171 pounda; 181 cents: Mr. K. F. McKse, Ly vilie, Livingstone, 90,042 pounds, 19J cents: James Pope. ML Vernon, Liv ingstone, 18,745 pounds, 181 cents; Gsy Brothers, Dsyville, Livingstone, 12,000 pounds, 19 cents; R. T. Mc Haley. Prairie City, Livingstone, 9032 pounda, 18 cents; A. J. tletcber, ML Vernon, Livingstone, 7709 pounds, 18 cents; Mrs. E. Ashford, Canyon City, Livingstone, 16,252 pounds, 19 cents J. C. Moore, ML Vernon, Livingstoi 14,602 pounds, 17 cents; Boyd Erick son, Dsyville, Livingstone, 19, pounds. 161 cents; BL Ringsmeyer, John Dsy, Livingstone, 24,206 pounds, 16 cents; W. R. Maschall, Dsyville, Koshland, 45,398 pounda, 181 cents; Coffey and Gale, Baker, Livingstone, 12,540 pounds, 181 cents. : :f $y:P : -V Ar:. , i0, 0tK.-j. - r ' ma " '""' ' ' ' ,' . ""'. ' I Scene In a London street during one of tbe recent aatl-Uerman riots. stables wss one of a mob that had wrecked German shops. The woman is custody of the two con- MEN AND SUPPLIES FOR AUSTRIA'S BATTLESHIPS f u 'nU': I. t 4 ! &&d'- -: rick- P$SX&&! 4V. . yer, tvf-s. JfJ . . - 'f Woman On Eugene Board. Eugene C. E. Shumway, a plumber, was elected member of the city council from the Second ward. Tbe election was made by the council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of George Bogue. For three weeks the councilman have sidestepped this issue, and the mayor finally forced a vote when another effort waa made to postpone. Mrs. R. McMurphey was elected member of the Eugene school board for five years. She defeated L. E. Bean, ex-state senstor from Lane county, two to one. Her husband was a former member of the board. Water Plan Formulated. , Medford The present plan of the Water Users' League, recently ap pointed at an emergency irrigation mass meeting, is to obtain water from Big Butte instead of from the Rogue River Canal company, to adopt the modified district plan and have an irri Ration system owned by the ranchers themselves. According to present fig ures if 40,000 acres are signed, water can be had for $35 an acre, whereas the present price is $50 an acre. Dry weather following the dry season of 1914 has aroused publie interesL and be died In bis forty-sixth yesr, The Caeaar nodney chapter of the ! ,on e( ctnnonrackerii for wnlch tn9 &fnuuiers oi uia ihwiiu .vw.u.... wll pay for the tablet commemorating bis memory. July 4. The United State of America Is 138 years old. Those be ripe years, yet the most captious critlo must grant that the nation la well grown, even for Its age. It Is well grown In more than mere site and material wealth. This anni versary of Its birth finds tno great republlo toalous for the right at home, and earnestly "trying to serve man kind" abroad. It presents the most unusual spectacle of a giant nation using its strength, not as a giant, but as a friend; generously, unselfishly helping weak and wrangling neighbors to better Ideals and happier conditions. The glory of this unselfish service will last far longer than tbe glamor of any war of conquest Grsenlsnd's "Big City.". The largest settlement In Greenland Is Bydproven, which has a population of 768, and the smallest Is 8kacisen, In tha north of Greenland, with 46 Inhabitants. small boy next door spent hi weekly allowance to properly usher In the glorious Fourth. He found Barbara at the break fast table already attired for the street "I had to bave breakfast earlier this morning, dear," she smilingly said, "for we women resolved to be on the platform before the crowd as sembled and to begin the program on the second of the time appointed." "Do you mean to say that you are going knowing that you are doing so without my approbation t" "I am thoroughly cognisant of that fact, my dear John. Do you recall what day this IsT Our forefather de clared Independence 137 years ago, and Barbara Stuart helped capture the enemies of liberty. I mean to do all In my power to help the women rise above the medieval tyranny of men. Good-by, John. So sorry you will not com to hear me." For an hour be sat alone on the veranda and sulked; then noticing the entire neighborhood moving toward the public square, he grabbed -his bat and Joined the motley crowd. 113,072 Acres May Go. The Dalles Representative N. J. Sinnott was advised by Chief Forester Graves that the secretary of agricul ture has recommended for elimination approximately 113,672 acres from the Paulina National foresL The general land office is now engaged in the prep aration of the necessary proclamation to be submitted to President Wilson. If the President approves of the rec ommendation it is anticipated that the elimination wilt be made effective by July 1, 1915. . - . First Wool Sale at Redmond. Redmond The first wool sale ever held in Redmond occurred Friday, and about 172,000 pounda were offiered. The top price offered by the buyers was 201c a pound. There were 10 buyers here, but the bulk of the wool was bought by Alex Livingston, of the American Woolen Mill, of Boston, and Charles H. Green, of Portland. Gaston Votes SSOOO Bond Issue. Gaston The voters of the Gaston district have voted a bond issue of $8000 for the erection of a new school house in Gaston, the result of the vote being 42 for and 3 againsL The pur pose of the school board la to have a one-story schoolhouse with baaement. four classrooms and a large 'assembly hall. A four-year high achool course also was voted on. Wedding Brings 3 Tribes Together. Klamath SjU-Pk the most important wedding ceremony ever performed on the Klamath Indian res ervation took place Friday when Elphie Pitt waa married to William Henry at the home of the bride's father, "Pitt River Johnnie," on Pitt Spring Creek, about 85 miles north of this city. ElDhie is a Pitt River bride and Wil liam Henry is a Klamath. The wed ding party numbered more than 200, and consisted of Klamath, Pitt River and Modoc Indians. All the Indian ate at the same wed ding feast, and smoked the pipe of peace together in true American abo rigine style. It is said this was the first ceremony when all three peoples were present and seated at the same banquet. John PitL father of the bride, being an Indian or considerable means. wished to present ber with a suitable gift in remembrance of her marriage. The selection wss an automobile, bought the day before and paid for in cold cash. Mrs. Henry not only now boasts a swain from one of the best Indian families on the reservation, but the distinction of being the only owner, man or woman, white or Indian, of an automobile on all the northern portion of the reservation. Mining Options Obtained. Baker Preparing for extensive gold-dredging operations between Bak er and Sumpter within the next seven months, W. B. Willoughby announces that he had secured options on prsc tically all the valley and bench land in the Sumpter valley, between tbe loca tion of the Sumpter dredge and the mouth of the Sumpter valley canyon, near thia city. Some 4000 acres are embraced in the tracL While Mr. Willoughby refuses to disclose the exact particulars of the deal, he de clared that the land was being ob tained for the use of three well-known mining companies. Mine to Spend SIOO.OOO. Baker Improvements to cost at least $ip0,000 will be made at once on the Ben Harrison mine, one of the best-known producers in this part of the state. Forty men are preparing for the improvements to be installed so that the entire work of turning ore into bullion can be done there. The work is expected to be finished this summer and the new machinery will greatly increase the output and will lessen the cosL The mine has been running steadily until a few months ago. Klamath Horses Bring; $60,000. Klamath Falls Twenty more horses were shipped this week to San Francisco. Some time ago 800 horses left Klamath county in one bunch, and it is estimated that practically 600 Klamath horses bsve left here since the European war began. The aver age selling price has been somewhat over $120, which would make a total left here in exchange for local horses ef more then $60,000. This last ship ment of 20 averaged $135 per horse in price. ! -f&fntJLrU .1itl I " "TmTi rTii , iiiTissr j y:;r f J if j, I ii if- f'W - , -Mi ' , . y. i . This photograph, taken at Polo, Austria's naval base In the Adriatic, showa boatloads of marines, supplies and ammunition being hurried aboard the battleships and transports. . - . ' - , NEIGHBORS OBJECT TO THIS PET .. & jfv ' h r ? y x i K This Is Max Gould of Paterson, N. J., and his pet lioness cub Queenle. to which Max's neighbors have raised objection, appealing to the health board. Max says Queenie is as harmless as a kitten. HIS DAILY NONALCOHOLIC GROG ' :r-C ' Pi? 1 ' V I - ' 1V2se Russian soldier Uking his daily "grog." Issuance of the czar's decree axainst vodka. which is nonalcoholic since the WENT TO CHINA TO MARRY S.....I.IIII jsi"V i i.in 1 Miss Ida Miller Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Taylor of New Rocbelle, N. Y, recently journeyed to China to be married, and in the Pro Cathedral at Shanghai she became tbe wife of Rev. Francis J. M. Cotter, formerly of New York. For their hon eymoon trip they went up.the Yangtso river to Kullng, where they will spend the summer studying the Chinese lan guage. In the autumn they will re turn to Wuchang, where Mr. Cotter is In charge of 8L Michael's church. An Easy Choice. ., Bishop Sanford Olmsted said at a dinner party: "The charge that the church la gov erned by mercenary motives Is an Insidious one. I think the charge waa best answered by the prison chap lain. A chaplain waa addressing a con gregation of prisoners, many of whom had given more than one proof that they were profiting by bis visits. But there was a certain rough, brutal-looking fellow who always scoffed and sneered. And today this rellow, wnen the chaplain igreeted him, said: 'No, 1 donx want to snaxe nana with you, parson, xou owy preacn for money.' Very good, my rnena; nave n 0' the chaplain answered. 1 preach for money. You steal ror money, i-ei God choose between os."