Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (March 30, 1906)
VOLUME XVIII. ATITENA. UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 30. 1906. NUMBER 16. H a ED. MANASSE Arrivals !vry Shirtwaists In white and colored, Linen and Mull with4he latest Cuff Sleeves. Embroideries. Monslia Embroideries. They look like silk but wears better. SUITS FOR MEN and BOYS In Square and Round Corners. Up to date Col ors and guaranteed perfect fit. ED. MANASSE Agent for Rutterick's Patterns. at ion a of Athena CAPITAL STOCK. SURPLUS,:. We do Strictly a Commercial Business. . We Solicit the Accounts ot Individuals, Firms and Corporations. OFFICERS H. C. ADAMS, Presideut. T. J. KIRK, Vice President. F. S. Le GROW, Cashier, I. M. KEMP, Aes't. Cashier. CONTRACTING Hereafter I will engage in Contracting and building in all its branches. I am in a position to carry on this line of business in a thorough and satisfactory manner, in connection with my Lumber Yard. I will employ the best workmen money can secure, and before you let your contract it will pay you to get my figures. - - - - A. M. GILLIS, I THE GILLIS r - .... ; Good Groceries, Coffee and Tea In this trinity should the grocer build his business temple; The difficulty is not great, but it s exceedingly difficult to build well without these 3 things. We have highest grade goods in every line Each Article the Acme of Perfection Our entire stock is selected with the same care and discretion. REMEMBER Our prices are always consistent with quality. nRT.T. RROTJTRRR Pay Ribbons. Those you read ubout for the neck and for bolts. . YVashgoods. Tbe latest in Washgoods ' can always be found at this establishment. I $50,000 17.500 DIRECTORS H. C. ADAMS. T. J. KIRK, F. S. Le GROW, D. H. PRESTON, P. E. COLBERN. 3 AND BUILDING FnOFElETCI?, LUuSER YARD CATERERS TO THE PUBLIC IN GOOD THING 3 TO EAT FULTON WOULD BALK WILL NOT DISCUSS ATTITUDE TOWARD STATEMENT HO. 1 ? Expresses Himself in Favor of Popular Election of United States Sena tors by the People- la Washington Weduesday Senator Fultou expressed himself in favor of the popular election of United States senators, and stated that were bis term expiring and he bad no stand for re-election, be would take his chances before tbe people, and retire if not renominated. The senator stated that be was not prepared to disenss his attitude in referenoe to statement No. 1 of the Oregon direct primary law, which is such an issue in the senator's state this year. He opposes the idea of oue party electing a mem ber of another to the senate even though by will of the people. Sena tor Fulton said : "I have always favored the elec tion of United States senators by the direct vote of the people. ' "Were I a candidate for reelection I would submit my claims to the people nndeY the direct primary law and failing to seen re tbe approral of the people by a majority vote I would retire from tbe contest. "I am not, however, prepared to disouss statement No. 1. I have not a copy of that deolaratiou with me and have given it no critical examina tion. "I cannot assume, however, that it was the intention of the people in vot ing for tbe law that a republican legislature would under any circum stances elect a demooratio senator or vice versa." i TO BOOST MILTON DISTRICT. tllub Organizes and Decide on Adver tising Campaign. A mass meeting of Milton residents aud farmers of tbe vicinity took place in Alliance ball Friday and perfected the permanent organization of the Milton Progressive Association. An enrollment of 35 members was se cured, and it is expected this number will be increased to more than 100. At a previous meeting a partial organ ization was effected and tbe follow ing officers were elected: Presideut, E. J. Davis; first vice president, J.'.F. Slover; second vice president, J. L. Miller; secretary, S. D. Peterson, treasurer, Henry L. Frazier. An or ganization c.ommittee was appointed, consisting of C. T. Godwin, S.A Miller, E. J. Davis, J. F. Slcver and W. E. Putnam. A report from the permanent organ ization committee was received,which inoluded tbe constitution and by laws, which were adopted. j An appropriation of $25 will be sent to the Umatilla county Development League for advertising purposes. Literature describing tbe resources and advantages of this section of the Walla Walla valley will - be prepared for distribution iu eastern states. Many women were present, and it was decided to allow them to become honorary members of the association without the payment of does. v Train Cuts Off Legs. ; Ben Batz, a sou of J. Butz, a promi nent business man of Walla Walla, was ran over by a freight train in the yards at Pasco Wednesday night and one leg was cut olf below the knee and tbe other was almost severed just below tbe bip. , Tbe unfortunate mail was dragged a hundred yards by the train. He bad been put off the blinp baggage of an overland passenger and as he was intoxicated it was sup posed he tried to ride the brake beams of tbe freight He died while being taken to Walla Walla. Athena, Oregon. OPEN EEAUTIFUL HOME. Impressive Ceremonies Attended dedi cation of Temple at Walla Walla. Tuesday night was a led letter date in the history of Free Maaoury in Walla Walla and was celebrated fit tingly. The local lodges participated iu tbe beautiful and impressive cere monies incident to tbe dedicatou of the magnificent Masonio temple, hence forth to serve as a permanent borne for the order. Walla Walla's hand some temple just completed was bril liantly lighted from base to peak, and its spacious halls were filled with members clothed iu tbe rich regalia representing their rank iu the grand procession for the dedicatory march. Walla Walla Lodge No. 7, A. F. aud A. M., being tbe senior lodge, was given the distinction of taking charge of the services. The dedication was conducted by Past Grand Master Dr.E. H: Van Pat ten of Dayton, who was deputized Jay Grand Master A. L. Miller. After Walla Walla lodge No. 7 bad as sembled in its new lodge rooms a com mittee was appointed with instruc tions to wait upon tbe grand lodge in session in the Knight Templar room and convey the announcement that the Walla Walla Masons bad erected a temple and desire tbe graud lodge to dedicate tbe same. Thereupon the procession was formed by the grand lodge which entered tbe lodge room and relieved the officers of Walla Walla lodge. The dedicatory cere monies under the direction of Dr. E. H. Van Patten were carried out iu ac cordance with the ritual. At tbe conclusion addresses were made by Past Graud Master Patten aud Gil bert Hunt. This was followed by the following program : Vooal solo, Guy Allen Turner; Ma sonic quartette, Lee F. A. Shaw, George Brown, J. E. Meadows and J. G, Franklin; duct, Mrs. Catton and Guy Allen Turner; Masonic quartette; solo, Guy Allen Turner; qnarlet. An orchestra of 13 pieces furnished splen did musio for the evening. After tbe exerciaeB the Masons, wbioh in cluded the Walla Walla lodge, the Blue Mountain lodge, Walla Walla chapter, Washington Commandary No. 1, and the Order of the Eastern Star, adjourned with wives and-gtiestr to the spacious banquet hall, where tbe women of tbe O. and E. S. served a flue banquet. ATHENA WAS ERRORLESS TheLmt Game Played by the Old Yel low Kid Ball Team. The arrival of Frank Wil lard in town brings to memory the last game ha pitched for the Yellow Kids on tho Athena diamond back in . 1902. The following is tbe account of tbe game as appeared in tbe Press at tbe time: "The Yellow Kids played errorless ball yesterday ' afternoon. The three bits Dayton got off Willard were as scattered aud mangy as the average Injun cayuseL The little fellow was well nigh invinciblo, aud the peerless support he received is beard ou tbe tongue of the small boy, even. "Mr. Bolin, tbe Dayton slab artist, did good execution, tbe Yellow Kids connecting but four times safely witb his slants. . The game was a good one, well played and not uutil tbe fifth inning was home base touched. Then it was that two Yellow Kids passed over the Rubicon. It was due to G, Brown being fait by a pitched ball, Shea's safe hit and errors by Dayton's first and third basemen. The single and two errors came just right to score G. Brown and Sbca. - "In the sixth Dayton scratched in a run on two singles. They Were both long ones and tbe tbrowius were good for tbe lap of a base each. Brown for Dayton scored in this inning and two Daytonites died on bases when tbe side was retired. This was tbe only inning that first base was populated by a Dayton player. It took an hour and 25 minutes to play the game. Athena's column was errorless and Dayton bad but two. Score, by in nings: K II E Atbena . ... .0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 02 4 0 Dayton .... .0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 01 8 2 Cheap 'Phones for Farmers- ' Tbe Pacific 'States Telephone aud Telegraph company, ; which operates tbe telephone system iu balem and vicinity, will put into effect what are believed to be tbe cheapest farm er line rentals existng anywhere in tbe tbe country. Tbe regular rate of $5 a year will be charged for the country lines, all of which run ;to the main office in that city and L'iv couneotons witb tbe long distance , lines. For farmers who' furnish their ' own in struments on these lines a stiil lower rate is made. Tbe rental for these 'phones will be but $1 a year or 8 1-3 cents a mouth, giving them telegraph ic -communication with tbeir neigh bors and witb tbe tradesmen in tbe city. ' ' ' V.; ' For State 8enator I hereby announce my candidacy for tbe state senate, snbject to the votes of republicans under tbe direct primary law. T. J. Kiik. PUTER USES GUN. He Escapes From Detective Burn la a Crowd at Boston Stephen A. D. Puter, wanted by the United States government iu con nection witb the laud frauds iu Ore gon, was arrested in Boston by Secret Service Agent Burns, of Washington, D. 0., but after being in custody lees than half an hour Puter drew a re volver and euccoeded in escaping. Burns was delegated by the govern ment to go to Boston and search for Puter. . He located him at tbe Feu wy branch postofflce where he learn ed Puter was in tbe habit of calling for his mail addressed "John H. Brownell." Puter agreed to accompany Burns to a private room in tbe postofflce. Burns understood that Superintendent Swift ot tbe branch office had gone for the polioo, but it developed later be had misunderstood Burns. Supposing tbe officers were outside the building Burns placed Puter under arrest and took him to tbe side walk. After askiug a question or two about his removal to Washington, the prisoner suddeuly drew a revolver and leveled it at Bums' bead aud exclaimed, "I'll kill you Burns, if yon dare move." The crowd about the two men was quite dense but fell back rapidly at the appearance of tbe revolver, but Burns,' although considerably older than tbe prisoner, jumped at Mm and pushed up bis band. Puter struggled aud succeeded iu pointing the muzzle at Burns' breast for a Beooud time. Again the offloer closed with him but oould not wrench the weapou away. Puter finally got free from Burns' grasp and gradually backed away witb the revolver still pointed at Burns. He suddeuly turn ed and darted down tho street follow ed by the officer aud many other por sons. The f usitive, however, osoaped. LOWELL HAD TROUBLE. Mad DilHeulty In Filing His Petition as Candidate for Senator. Stephen A. Lowell, aspirant for the republican nomination for United States senator, had some difficulty in securing the filing of his petition at Salem asking that bis name be placed on the primary ballot. When he filed the original copy of his petition be incorporated in it a declaration of principles, aud a motto to be placed after his name on- the ballot. When be circulated his petitiou for signa tures, be did not make this declara tion and motto a part of the potitions and when tbe signed petitions were presented to tbe secretary of state that official was in doubt as to his right to file tbe same as tbe original filed. Mr. Dunbar, in pursuance of his policy of liberal interpretation of the law, finally decided to file the peti tions, but held that iu order to do eo he must treat tbe declaration of principles in the original as suplu sage. This was agreed to by Mr. Lowell and the petition was filed. Tbe law requires that tbe petition first filed should be a copy of tho one circulated for signatures. Tbe only difference in this instance will be that Mr. Lowell will not be en titled to have bis motto appear upon tbe official ballot. " Dr. Bingham Left 850,000. Timothy A. Paul, attorney in Walla Walla for the estate of Dr, J. E. Bing ham, deceased, passed through Athena to Pendleton, where be had probated the will of the deceased. The prob able value of the estate in Umatilla county wbicb consists of tbe famous Bingham springs summer resort and other Interests, is about $80,000. Tbe late Dr. Bingham left other prop erty in Oregon in tbe counties of Clackamas and Multnomah of tbe probate value of $20,000. His estate iu Washington iti "audarourfd Walla Walla is said to be quite large. F. S. Le Grow, cashier of ' the First National Bank of Athena,' hag been appointed ' administrator of the estate iu Oregon. Snake Rim Mystery. The body of an unidentified man was found floating in tbe Snake river near tbe Ainsworth bridge and taken to Walla Walla. The vames, J. Severson, E. F. Peterson and S. J. Fritz appear in time books found in tbe dead man's cloth oh. Tbe authori ties believe that tbe stranger was murdered, as there is no indication of water in tbe lungs and several bruises appear on the head. From tbe ap pearance it is believed that tbe man was employed iu construction work on the jRiparia-Lewistou railroad. . Back In Iowa. Tbe Yellow Kid ball team Is al ready giving Atbena something in tbe way of advertising. Tbe following is from George Brown's Iowa paper ; Atbena, Oregon, will revive the famous . Yellow Kid ball team this Hummer. ' There weie five Linn county ball . players on that team when it was cbampicn of tbe Iuland Empire. Bort Cartano, formerly of Springville, is the only one left there aud will nmuage the new team. WILL ASK FOR BIDS SAGE BRUSH PLAIN WILL SOON BLOOM NOW. Engineers are Ready to Atk for Bids On Umatilla Irrigation Pro ject Construction. Provided there are no unexpected complications and everything goes favorably, says a Portland speoial, it is likely that advertisement will be published within the next two weeks by tbe United States reclamation service asking for bids for the con struction of tbe big earth dam that will store the surplus waters of the Umatilla river in Gold Springs oan yon, Umatilla county. Conference over plans and spooifioatious are now being held in 4 Portland by D. C. Henny, 'supervising engiueer, and A. J. Wiley aud E, G. Hopson, en gineers attached to tbe reclamation service. i "It looks as though everything was in good shape," said Engineer Henny. "John J. Whistler, an engineer, is now in Umatilla makiug an examina tion of tbe conditions there with re gard to how fully the requirements of tbe secretary of the interior have been met. He will return to Portland in a few days. I will thou make a report ou tbe situation and this, together with the plans and specifications now being prepared, will be forwarded to Washington. There' they will pass through tbe bands of Chief Engineer F. H. Newell, of tho reclamation serv ice, and after he makes his recom mendations, they will go to tbe direc tor aud to the secretary of tbe in terior. "I hope to have the construction of the big dam iu Cold Springs cauyon started within a short time. This promises to be oue of tbe biggest structures of earth in the world. It will be ninety feet high, over a quarter ot a .mile in length and Will contain n about 600,000 cubio yards of ma terial. It will store about 50,000 tic re feet of water, and eighty three feet of water will stand against the dam. This amount will be suflioient I think, in connection witb tbe flow of the Umatilla river, to irrigate the 2000 aores the project contemplates. Flood waters from the river will bo stored in this reservoir for use during tbe dry season of tbe year. Floods in tbe Umatilla commence usually about May aud sometimes extend into June." i Will Take Issue Into Court- Stating that he was guided by the advioe of his attorney, City Treasurer Thompson informed the Lewiston council that be oould not comply with the order of tbe latter relative to plac ing on deposit in the First National bank tho sum of $0000. This step means tbat tbe validity of the de pository ordinance providing for tho deposit of the city monies in bunks on an interest bearing basis will be tested in the courts. A short time ago, complying witb the terms of the oidinance, the First National bank filed a bond of $10,000 which en titled tbe institution to a deposit of $0000, bearing 1 per cent interest. Heavy Stock Loss. If reports are true the loss of stock along tbe Snake river is great, says the Cambridge News. It is reported that one sheepman drove bis sheep to the bills before tbe storm and now bo can neither get tbe sheep out nor feed to-tbem except by pack animals, and that tbe sheep are dying by tbe hun dreds. It is also stated that the bunks of tbe Snake, especially on tbe Orb-" gon side, are literally strewnjwith dead animals. Just how much these ' reports are exagerated is hard to tell, but it is to be hoped tbat conditions are not as bad as described. Woman and Preacher. A Walla Walla special says: W. H. Villiers, a former well known min ister, swore out a warrant tbis after noon for the arrest of Mrs. Anna Gal lagher on a charge of assault. Villiers allowed his cattle to stray over Mrs. Gallagher's ranch and she corraled the animals. Villiers tried to take tbem out and Mrs. Gallagher backed up to the gate and when he became insistent belabored him with chunks of coal, finally routing Villiers. Vil liers came to tbis city, paid tbe fine on his cows and filed charges against Mrs. Gallagher. , , Legal Holiday April 20 April 20, primary election day, will be a legal . holiday . A decision to tbis effect has been given by Attorney General Crawford, and notice has been sent to the various county super intendents by State Superintendent Ackerman. According to the school law it is illegal for a teacher to hold school on any legal holiday. v.