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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1896)
i THE PEESS has the circulation, its advertising rates are within the reach of all. THE PRESS "touches the spot." $1.50 per year 7 A 7 ATHENA PRESS Published Every rVlday Morning By J. W. SMITH, Proprietor. F. B. Boyd, Editor. Entered at Athena pontofflce an second-class mall matter. Subscription Hat: of the board are' . electei from i counties we3t of the Cascades; there will not be much change. There fore it is to the interest of every taxpayer in Eastern Oregon to see that a majority of that board are from east of the mountains. By the election of C. P. Davis of Pen dleton, we can secure that majority. his grievance. Whether Pennoyer is guilty of wrong-doing or not, be is going to be Portland's next mayor. Per year. In advance. 1,5 Single copies, in wrapper, 6c. Advertising -Rates; Ixxsal reading notice, first insertion, 10c per line. Each subsequent Insertion, Sc. All communications should be addressed to he PRESS, Athena, Oregon. ATHENA. ,MAY 8,1896. The cry of the members of the last session of the Oregon legisla ture was economy; especially was this so during the campaign pre ceding their election. They prom ised to reduce the expenses of the state government in various ways, especially by doing away with the railroad commission, and other useless commissions. Did they keep their promises? No, not one of them. When the legislature met, its members apparently forgot all the promises made before elec tion. Its ninety members required more than one hundred and sixty clerks to well, we don't know what use they did have for them- There was not a single one of those useless commissions abolished; neither was there a single law passed which would in any way tend to lessen the expenses of the state. They did, though by hercu lean efforts, manage to elect a re publican to the United Slates senate. This highly important and very ardorous (?) duty was per formed on the last day of the session, late in the evening. They actually elected a man claiming to be a republican, despite the fact that there were but 72 republicans out of a total membership of 90. Two. of thoee representatives are again asking the voters of Umatilla county to elect them to the legisla ture. They aBk the voteis of this county to endorse their course in the last legislature. Their record is too poor. The voters, desire as their representatives, men who will have some regard for the taxpayers' interests; men who will at least try to give some relief from the burden of taxation. They have tried Davis and Gurdane and know they will not even try to do this D. W. McDannaid, candidate for assessor on the democratic ticket, is assuring his friends that if elected he will reduce the ex penses of the assessor's office fully $2000. He proposes to do it by turning aver the accounts of deputies for the county court to audit, hiring deputies at $2 to $2.50 a day and not charging the county $4 a day. as has been done in this courty for several years, the as sessor pocketing the difference. In this way Mr. McDannaid says he would save the taxpayers $1500 a year, and by other improvements in methods he estimates he can save $500 a year more. For the faithful performance of these pledges he stands ready to give a $2000 bond. Wm. Blakeley, the democratic ms m nominee lor sherin 01 umaiuia county, is making a thorough can vass among the voters, and is making legions of friends. "Bill" Blakeley, as sheriff of Umatilla county, would save the taxpayers many dollars in the course of his administration. NOMINATIONS CERTIFIED. Through every newppaper office day after day go all the weaknesses of the world all the vanities that want to be puffed, all the revenges that want to be reaped, all the mis takes that want to be corrected, all the dull speakers that want to be thought eloquent, all the meanness that wants to get its wares noticed gratis in order to save the tax of the advertising column. Through the editorial and reportorial rooms all the follies and shams of the world are seen day after day, and the temptation is neither to believe in God, man or woman. It is no surprise to us that in this profes sion there are some skeptical men We only wonder that newspaper men believe in anything. List of the Candidate! for Congress and Supreme . Judges Received From Salem. Clerk of the Circuit .Court Bur- lOUgna nas received a uoiuwu men tion from Secretary of State Kincaid, certifying to the candidates for offices to be filled by the electors of the state at large, and for members of congress, whose certificates of nomination have been duly filed, for the next general election. The list is as follows: For Congress, First District. N. C. Christenaon, prohibitionist, of Yamhill county; Jefferson Myer, democrat, of Linn coun ty; Thomas H. Tongue, republican, Washington county; W. S. Vanderburg, popu list, of Coos county. For Congress, Second District. A. S. Bennett, democrat, of Wasco county; W. R. Ellis, republican, of Morrow county; F. McKercher, prohibitionist, of Multnomah county; H. H. Northrup, independ ent sound money, of Multnomah county; Martin Quinn, populist, of Multnomah county. For Supreme Judge. Robert S. Bean, republican, of Lane county; John Burnett, democrat, of Benton county; Joseph Gaston, populist, of Multnomah county. STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Congress A. S. Bennett, of Wasco. For Supreme Judge John Burnett, of Benton. For State Senator J. II. Raley,of Umatilla. For Judge, Sixth District T. fl. Ilailev. of Umatilla. For District Attorney.SixthDisL S G. W. Rhea, of Morrow. Member Board of Equalization C. P. Davis, of Pendleton. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Representatives J. B. Saylor, of Kcho. S. P. Purdy, of Athena. M. Toner, of Cottonwood. For County Judge Wm. Scott, of Helix. For Commissioner Henry Frazier, ol Milton. For Sheriff Wm. Blakeley, of Eastland. For Treasurer Charles Bowling, of Adams, or Assessor D. W. McDannaid, of Valley. For County Clerk - John Vert, of Pendleton. For Recorder of Conveyances Tas. A. Howard, of Pendleton For School Superintendent F. J. VanWinkle, of Weston or Surveyor G. I. LaDow, of Pendleton. For Coroner Charles Beale, of Pendleton. For Justice of Peace, for North and South Athena Precincts J. W. Smith, of Athena. South Athena Precincts J. C. Stamper, of Athena. FINE WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Kinteea yea rs experi ence In the trade, and one the In year HorolOfr- Ical School. ofClaelanaU Ohio. All I klndofJer- elry neatly : and tutwlan- tlally repair- SrEAKiNo of the different candi dates, the Weston Leader says: "The democrats, we learn, promise a reduction of at least $4,000 a year in the running expenses of the county government, and will bind themselves to fulfill this promise. This involves a reduction of $1200 a year jointly in the offices of clerk and recorder, and $800 in the sheriff's office and of $2000 in the assessor's office. The party has presented competent men for all theBe positions men who know what they can do, and know that they can make the reductions promised, and even more than is piomised." Some days ago there was printed in the Pendleton Tribune a com munication signed "Democrat,'' and purporting to hail from Athe na. The communication above referred to embodied in its entirety a malicious, scurrilous attack on W, M. Scott, the democratic houi inee for county judge. That the article is a tissue of falsehoods from beginning to end, all who know Mr. Sqptt will without the least hesitancy aver. The author of this attack on an honest and esteemed citizen of Umatilla county, seeks in a most cowardly manner to hide his identity in what he supposes to be nn effectual manner, by grafting a nom de plume, and claiming residence in Athena, when in reality, he resides in Helix neighborhood. With the hopo that this article will be read by him who seeks to drag the honor of a fellowman into the mire of disrepute, in an underhanded and spleenish manner, we will say is. it 1 1 inai on sucii as ne la loosed on by a rightuous and , fair-minded public, as a cur and a coward. A newspaper ;that will publish such articles, is looked upon as spoiling for a fight of the kind. Frank J. VanWinkle, the demo cratic nominee for county superin tendent of schools, is by far the most competent to discharge the duties of the office, of any candi date in the field. Mr. VanWinkle is professor of mathematics in the Eastern Oregon normal school, at Weston, and has taken a course at Harvard. 1 nip, together wim inn experience he has had in teaching country schools, makes his qualifi cations for the office unquestion able. He promises to devote his entire time and attention to the duties of the office, if elected. No one except some ingrate who would malign his mother has ever uttered a word against Judge Mar tin, He is universally liked and respected by everv honest and re spectable citizen of the county.- Pendleton Tribune. We wonder if the venerable "Cap" endorses the Tribune's action in giving -publication to the malefi cent communication, maligning the hotivf and character of his demo cratic opponent. The counties of Eastern Oregon heretofore have been paying more than their fair proportion of the state tax, This has been caused by the unequal assessment. The lands in Umatilla and some other counties of Eastern Oregon have been assessed at from one-half to almost their full value, while those of the older and more wealthy counties of the Willamette valley I 1 m nave not oeen assessed lor more than one-fourth to one.half their real value. A state board of equal ization was created totrv to correct this evil, and to more evenly dis tribute the burden of the state government. ButwhiUia majority All free silver advocates should cast their vote for Judge Bennett, if tliev really wish to elect a man who will honestly and faithfully represent them in congress. It is useless to vote for Ellis with the hope of assisting the cause of sil ver. He will be governed by the policy of the republican party; and that policy is avowedly for the gold standard. So cast your vote for Bennett And free silver. They are having a high old time in Portland. Dr. Harry Lane comes out in a letter of unusual severity against ex-Governor Pen noyer, and accuses him of all kinds of corruption while in office. But the governor denies all the charges, and retorts m a way that must maktt the doctor wish that he hadn't gone to the newspaper with Horticulture. Ed. Press: I send you herewith a copy of resolution adopted at the semi-annual meeting of the Oregon State Board of Horticulture recent ly held. The proposition underlying the resolution is one which ought to secure the serious consideration of every citizen. It is as follows: To the Honorable Board of Pub lic Instruction. Gentlemen: Herewith we beg to hand you for you kind consideration, the fol lowing resolution: Whereas, For some time during the past, it haB seemed to the eev eral members of the State Board of Horticulture of the State of Oregon that there is a great necessity for more rudimentary knowledge among our people on the Bubject of horticulture; and Whereas, This occupation is faBt becoming our greatest industry, and one iu which the general pub lie is and should be interested; and Whereas, It would be a life long benefit to the recipients whether the life's labor was spent in country or city occupation; and Whereas, It is impossible for the state board in its work to reach the youths of our land in this furuk mental instruction as they desire therefore be it Resolved, Thatit is thejudgment of this board that the State Board of Public Instruction should take measures to introduce into the pub lio schools of this slate a rudimen tary line of instruction in horticul ture, as the essential elements 0 our education to fit men and women for intelligent labor on the farm and in the orchard. John Minto, Secretary. A Note From Mr. Scott. Athena, Oregon, May 5. To the Editor:! I notice in the Ten dleton Tribune a lengthy articl from Bomeone hiding behind the najne of "Democrat." The article refers to me in the most scurrilous manner and is uncalled for, false and malicious. A man that wit write as ''Democrat' does, is ashamed to sign his own name, is not worthy of much consideration a a mm i" in my opinion. v. M. ocorr. Wanted. A reliable lady or gentleman to distribute samples and make house-to-house canvass tor ou Vegetable Toilet Soaps and Pure Flavoring Extracts. $40 to $75 a month easily made. Address Crofts fc Reed, Chicago, III. 'I have been suffering with pains all over my body. I began taking Hood 8 Sarsaparilla and after tak injr this medicine, together with Hood'a Pills, I found myself com pletely cured." Mr. Lee O. Woods, Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder WsrM'a Pair rilgkctt Mdai an (HpteM. ed. The finest main springs man ufactared put la your watch and warranted for one year. H.H.HI LL. Athens. Or How'a This. , any cane of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall'. Catarrh Cure. . We, the undersigned have known F. J. 1 . . 1 1 -. is -.aam rl lu.1 Iuttd him wnutry ivr iud 11 j .' perfectly honorable In all business transac tion and financially able to carry out any obligation made ry tneir nrm. W est A TBua x, W holesale Druggists, Toledo 0 WAiBwu Kixkah & Mabvis, wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act tnirrilrM4.lv unon the blood and mucous sur face of the system. Testimonials sent free, Price 75c, per bottle. Bold by all Druggists, When you Come to Pendleton to make your purchases and have Cash to pay for them, make sure you go to the CASH STORE that carries the largest stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, Trunks, Valises and Grind Pasturaee. I have pasturaee for 250 bead of stock plenty of goou range ana abundance of water 50c per bead, per month. George Mulkey. clot that is to be found in Eastern Oregon. Such an one is the PEOPLE'S WAREHOUSE. They are a Cash Store for the reason that they pay cash for all their eoods. sell all their eoods for cash and have to do only with cash people. : : : WE SEW FREE OF CHARGE. ALL SHOES BOUGHT OF US, THAT RIP. W. D. HANSFORD & CO., -Dealers In Hardware.... and Stoves. TIN AND COPPER WARE. m n "sr-arT t Pumps, Pipe, etc., - - - - Baker uaroea mre. PLUMBING A SPECIALTY. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 629 Main Street, Pendleton, Oregon. iUiUiuiiuuMmuuiUf ummmmmn K:ria mmnmnimnintmmf . KM 'FMJBSS AT. nioS'D a yea: 111 Carpet Store ill IE 1 - n THE LARGEST LINE OF SPORTING GOODS carried in Umatilla county, composed of FIRE ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, HAMMOCIIS. - w - - -mr r CRAWFORD and SYRACUSE ...BICYCLES... BICYCLE REPAIRS can be found at TAYLOR'S, the Pendleton Hardware Man. We guarantee that our prices are the lowest, and if found to the contrary, you can have your money refunded. . : : : : : : : : : Heaviest Denim Overalls reduced to 35c a pair. The People's Warehouse. 2 Doors South-of First National Bank J SMITH, ATHENA, OREGON, NT PUBLIC W. P. LEACH,- .SUCCESSOR TO -N. A. MILLER, THE - - LEADING FURNITURE DEALER as Largest Stock ever brought to Pendleton. Better Gooda and cheaper Prices. Agent for the Standard and White Sewing Machines. T Carpets and machines at about half former prices. Come and be convinced. , JESSE FAILING, Pendleton, Oregon. it HI III 11 III THE ATHENA MARKET FRANK BEAL, proprietor. AFRESH MEAT ALWAYS ON 0 HAND Highest Cash Price paid We buy for Cash and sell foi for Butcher's Stock. Cash strictly YOU GET THE VERY BEST AND LOTS OF IT, WHEN YOU SPEND MONEY WITH Mais Street, BEALE Athena, Okegos FIRST- MTlOm B3NK ' o OF STHENH. South side Main Street. CAPITAL STOCK, SURPLUS, - $ 50000 $21,000 7p I Pays Interest on time deposits. Proper attention given to collections. Deals tn foreign and domestic exchange. I E, L. Barxett Caaltler, . Athena, Oregon At FISCHER'S MEW HARNESS SHOP On loth Harness and Collar, You can save the dollar; Wile the pennies tate care of themselves. NopTI! sipE Main Street. Athena, Oregon. 1 r. f