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V A.THENA. PRESS F. B. Boyd, Published. Entered at Athena postoffloeasseoond-class ail matter. Subscription -Rt: ler year, In advanot . tlM Single coplei In wrapper, 8c AdvartUIng Kates t Local reading nottoei, Unit insertion, 10c per me. Each subsequent insertion, 6c. ' All communication! should be addressed to t he PRESS Athena, Oregon ATHENA, FEBRUARY 12, 1904 Enough is known of the plans of the Sumpter Valley railway to state that this season work will be continued on the extension of the line from the sum mit west of Whitney to Canyon City, with the ultimate object of reaching Burns. The great lumbering, agricul tural, Btock raising and mining enter prises of the vast Jehn Day territory ate well known to most people in Ore gon. With the advent of a railroad there these interests will soon be quad rupled in magnitude and the population ojT the district more than doubled. Towns will spring up and manufactur ing institutions will be established. The Sumpter Valley road has always been in the lead iii developing the resources of the territory contiguous to its ..line, and the people of eastern Oregon cannot fail td appreciate the new plans of the com pany1 arid the work it proposes to ac complish. . ' Recognizing the right of labor unions to govern themselves and their members by rules which they have fixed, provid ed these rules do not come into direct conflict with the laws of the state. Jus tice Levenritt recently dissolved a tem porary injunction which had been ob tained by two former members of New York Stereotypers' union, No. 1, against that organization restraining it from in ffviinsf withjtheir employmeni. By the .is of his decision Justice Leventritt uToSttaTnghTrf tlte courts to inter ro with the adminBtrativo or legislative , s of labor organizations, even when they injure individual members, unless the standards of the union's procedure or by the laws of the state. There would be a popular upheaval if the people of tha United States knew how much they lose by die nob-existence of a parcels post like that of other civ ilized countries. The parcels post of Grgatfifttutf wijf send package from London to Oregon, across the Atlantic und the American continent for less than half what it costs to send it from New York to Philadelphia, .fohn Wan amaker, a man who knows, says the rate charged by our postoffiee for mer chandise is six thousand per cont great er than that charged by Germany. He adds that "there are four insuperable obstacles to carrying parcels in the United States mail four express com panies.'' Congress will listen to re monstrances by and by. Ten thousand young men eligible for military ' service in the German army have not reported for the enlistment this year, .This is double the number of previous years. Evidently the Kaiser's subjects are becoming weary of furnish ing amusement for him. It is all very well for Germany's young "war lord" ' to exhibit the soldiers to admiring for eigners as bis playthings, but there are mora desirable vocations than that of wearing a uniform and becoming an Butomton obedient to the slightest pull ', on the imperial string, and since one must not act of his own volition in the Fathorlund the young Germans with tendencies to independence are leaving the Kaiser's dominions. The Wade failure is the sequel to speculating upon the capital of other people. It seems to have mattered but little how ridiculous a proposition one had iu view, Mr. Wade was "Johnnie on the spot" with the cash, and bad un limited capital to assist in its promotion. Ha complicated were his nfliurs that his creditors have thrown the settlement of lis enUte kto4he bankrupt court, the result of which means financial embar-6-ement for many residents of Umatilla county. People are inclined to to too Jonient under' such circumstances.' If reports of Y- A Waila'p i jransacjUons. are f;',-.. '""" "'"'-"skined it udopted It has been conceded for some time that free rural delivery has not only come to stay, but it has come to grow. At its inception there was some fear ex pressed among country publishers that the rural delivery would work sadly against the local weekly newspaper, be cause under the new conditions the farmer would be able to have a city daily delivered at his door each day. The fear of this invasion into the local weekly's field occasionally finds an echo now, but there is no ground whatever for it, providing the weekly is worthy of the place it attempts to fill. A live, up to date local weekly which covers its field, in a thorough manner has no fight with the city daily. The two publica tions are distinct. The following valedictory appeared in an Indian Territory paper: "With this issue the Herald-Banner folds its lily white hands upon its bosom and turns its pink toes to the daisies, and Milburn, I. T., U. S. A., is without a paper, hav ing witnessed the death of two. It has cost the present firm $253 to advertise the town, the beautiful blue and fertile soils, and we now throw up the sponge and vacate to make room for another sucker. Ta ta, au revoir, good bye. We are going to do something for you that the devil will never do that is, leave you." - The statement is heard around the capitol and the hotel lobbies of Wash ington that there is no possible chance of land law repeal this session of con gress, says a special from Washington, D. C. The opponents of legislation which will repeal certain of the land laws and check land stealing, admit that some amendments or modifications of the existing laws may be made, but that the repeal absolutely of any of these laws and particularly the desert land law is a thing impossible and out of the question. As the south would be especially ben efitted by the Isthmian caoal, it is not surprising that her wisest leaders and ablest newspapers are outspoken in favor of putting through the great en terprise as speedily as possible, and frown upon the selfish demagogues who would delay this mighty undertaking from petty partisanism or mere pighead edneBS. Everybody claims to want the canal. , Then why not go ahead with the digging without wasting words in use less palaver? One of the best cartoons we have seen lately represented a bull and bear fight ing furiously in one corner. Below them a farmer leaned back in his chair and as he read the news, complacently remarked, "We pay no attention to these fellowB out west." This recalls Secretary Wilson's saying that as long as the farmer is prosperous the country is bound to get along all right, in spite of the ups and downs of the speculative market. Another United States senator has been indicted. This time sensational Kansas furnishes, the Bubject. Senator Burton has been charged and convicted before the federal grand jury of using his influence to have a shady concern granted use of the mails, receiving therefor a snug sum of money. The senatorial biography will have to be altered sufficently to include this fre quent phaso of oflioial life. Much is made of the fact that so many of the candidates voted for at the late election in New York were college graduates. The more educated men who are willing to enter political life, the better. It has. been too true at times that many of them were earnest in their desire to see politics elevated, provided some one else would do the elevating. J. II. Ackerman, state superintendent of public instruction, urges that the elements of scientific farming be taught in public schools. He does not con template thorough agricultural training, but rather that pupils be taught such facts and principles as should be under stood by every' one living in an agri cultural country. Announcement is made of the fact that the Standard Oil Company is going to open up for business in Roumania. Neither Russia nor Turkey may expect hereafter to get possession of that country. WantedTrustworthy lady or gentle man to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for house of sol id tlnancial standing. 820.00 straight cash salary and expenses paid each Mon day direct from headquarters. Expense money advanced; piitin permanent. Address Manager, t'i.!3 Monou Uldg., Chicago. j-' f AN ERA OF IRRIGATION. lifutalN CoxpreksasiT 0s as for Ererr Stats im the I'aloa. The following paper, written in An gust, by request, for the Rural Call fornlan, Is submitted at this time In view of the special Interest in the - subject awakened by the recent, meeting of tb national irrigation congress at Ogden.ai a contribution towards a. complete under standing of Us importance to the whoW country: "The full significance of the new ers of irrigation on which the nation is now entering Is but vaguely understood by the public at large, and is by no meant realized even by those who are to re ceive Its most direct and special benefits. It means the inauguration of intensive scientific agriculture on a national scale, and there Is need of a comprehensive out line of It, with such details of its opera tion as will serve to Impress the public mind with Its utility and permanence for It is well understood by the promoter! and friends of this vast system of agri mltural development that in the end It is to be In general use over at least one half of the national domain and will con tinue for all time. At present, however, the public discussion of the irrigation system is practically limited to the reclamation of arid lands, whereas a yet larger area of semi-arid regions, em bracing large sections of the country In the so-called humid states having an un certain rainfall, will ultimately share in the beneficence of this unfailing system of agriculture. Indeed, within the past year, experiments in irrigation have been made in such states as Wisconsin, Mis souri, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massa chusetts and Georgia, and the irrigated crops yielded more than double the value of like crops, which depended alone on the rainfall. Intensive cultivation In imitably follows Irrigation; this leads to small. Individual holdings, and these pro vide work and homes for families. Such homes are the nurseries of patriotism, and honest toll on the farm, with a due reward for the work done, always tends to the growth of the essential virtues; In a word, such a system of agriculture prt '.uces the highest type of citizenship, and as a matter of course, promotes the tecurlty, prowess and perpetuity of the nation. The wisest statesmanship will therefore warmly approve of a complete development of this profitable, certain ihd scientific tilling of the soil, and not only in the arid regions where Irrigation is necessary in order to render them hab itable, and moreover results in making them the most productive portions of our lountry, but also in every state of the union where it can be made available for largely increasing the value of crops in ardirtiiry sensons, and in times of drought, which occur too frequently, will Insure abundant crops in place of failure and inevitable distress, and this will no doubt be done just as soon as farmers in such states learn to appreciate Its bene fits, for the general welfare will demand It and the government will provide the menns for Ity riayploriment." ' ilia Art Gallery , Miss E. A. Stackland Manager. Peerless Portraits. For the next 30 days all who buy 1 dozen cabinet photos, can secure for $1.00 a Peerless Por trait, 16 x 20 inches in size. This is positively the last op portunity to secure these por traits. THE BEST OF MATERIAL PERFECT SATISFACTION. Guaranteed to Equal any $100 Machine on Market . IK js? A, BARRETT American Dearten WTdwtires Items in Drief. German Dill pickles at Bagley's. New crop. . Try the new market for the best in meats . Everything for the table at the Blue Froiit Grocery. For fine groceries trade at Gross k Worthington's. The "General Good" cigar is having the lead at Gay's. The famous Superior brand of candies is to be found at Bagley's. C. A. Barrett A Co. sell the only lGin. 2 and 3 bottom gang plows. Ask to see some of those exclusive dress patterns at Manasse's. Sweeping reductions on ladies' shirt waists. Athena Mercantile Co. We have the American Hog Fence and barb Wire. C. A. Barrett & Co. "White as snow" is the term applied to Pendleton Steam Laundry work. Just received, a new lot of Preferred Stock canned goods at Bagley's. Don't fail to see the new Fireside and I Domestic sewing machines at Bagley's. Sweeping reductions on ladies' and children's cloaks. Athena Mercantile Co. . C. A. Barrett & Co.'s line of hard ware, stoves and tinware is complete. Prices right. New line of ladies' and misses' jersey leggins just received. Athena Mercan tile Co. The best of everything in groceries are to be found at the Blue Front, at prices that are right Sweeping reductions on men's sep arate pants; can fit anyone. Athena Mercantile Co. . Sweeping reductions on men's suits; an enormous stock to select from. Ath ena Mercantile Co. ' Sweeping reductions on men's over coats. Call and look them over. Ath ena Mercantile Co. We can sell you the "Dutchman" or "Canton" plows. You know the merit of these. Umatilla Implement Co. If troubled with a weak digestion try Chamberlain's Stomach aad Liver Tab lets. They will do you good. For sale by all druggists. Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested.. "Force," a ready-to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigor- . Money Wanted. Those . knowing themselves indebted to R. J. Boddy aie requested to call and make settlement at once. R, J. Boddy. For Bale. 360 acres of land and 96 head of cattle for $3500. ' J. M. Hayes. Foley's Honey and Tar for chlldren.safe.sure. No opiates. PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH Keep warm and enjoy th eola dflyi by wearing a perCect-Uttiog, tailor-made Frost King ' br Frost Queen . Chamois Vest 'L, Made of chamole, reinforced with flannel light, oftandcom. fortnble. . Like everything ele la thle tore, then eta are guaranteed to glteentlre satisfaction. rrlM.M.0 t Fob Bali Bi A. B. Stone. Pioneer Drug Store "TOE CHICAGO" TYPEWRITER $35.00 THE CHICAGO TYPEWRITER CO. 612-5U Market Street San Francisco. sV INCORPORATED. & mll 1 BlrjjJlMlrjS 'Phones and Insulated Wire, Insulators, Switches, Extension Bells, etc. on Hand tool is Property For Sale The Ridenour property, formerly known as the McArthur place', in the city of Weston, is now offered for sale. This fine property consists of 325 feet frontage, 200 feet length, with running water which never fails skirting back of lots. A good dwelling and convenient outhouses are upon the place, also one of the finest orchards in the country, as well as invaluable evergreen shade trees. Situated as it is one block from Main street and in the most desirable part of the city, this is considered by all the finest residence property in the city of Weston, an ideal home in a good school town.' For price and. terms, see John H. Ridenour, Weston, Oregon. Seward Offered. Iron-gray mare, bell, brand on right shoulder with diamond Q; bay mare sucking colt; brown mare mule brand on right shoulder diamond Q. Five dollars reward for information. Ed Lafave, Athena. Publlo Notice. Notice Is hereby given that I will apply to the Mayor and common council of the city ot Athena, Oregon, at a meeting tuereof to be held on the 27th day of Feb., 1901, for a license to sell spirituous, malt and vinous liquors in less quantities than one quart, said liquors to be sold only in a building situated on the west one-half of lot No. 8, in block 5, of said city. P. H. Tledeman, Dated Jan. 15.1904. ' ". Applicant. If you desire a good complexion u MokiTea, a pure herb drink. It acts on the liver and makes Che skin smooth and clear. Cures sick headache. 25c and 50c. Money refunded if it does not satisfy you. Write to W. H. Hooker & Co., Buflalo, N. Y., for free sample. For sale by McBride & Co. THESUREWAY to prevent pneumonia and consumption is to cure your cold when it first ap pears. Ackers English remedy will stop the cough in a night, and drive the cold out of your system. Always a quick and sure cure for asthma, bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles. If it does not satisfy the druggist will refund your money. Write to us for free sample. W. H. Hooker Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by McBride & Co., druggists. BANNER 8ALVE the most healing salve in the world. PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE A. L. JONES WANTS LIGHT HAULING Goods taken best care of and carefully hand led. Phone 13 for Express and Baggage. S. F. Sharp, A. W. Botkin. & Botkin, Sharp PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Special attention given to Female Diseases. ' Calls promptly answered. Office on Third Street, Athena. Oregor . Everything For House Keeping Purposes See our Btock before you buy. Baker & f olsom The Complete House Furnishers, Main St., next to Postoffice. Pendleton. Going to Build? Save Money ann Time by Hav ing C. E. TROUTMAN, Archi tect, make your Plans and Spci rlcations. ' ROOM 15, ASSOCIATION BUILDING, PENDLETON, - - - ORE. THE CLEAN SIN Q AND HEALING CATARRH CURE FOB CATARRH Ely's Cream Balm Eaey and pleasant to nan. Contains no in jurious drug. It Is quickly absorbed. Gives Kelief at once. COLD HEAD tleals and Protects tha Membrane. Restore the Senses of Taste and SmelL Large Size, 60 cents at Pniggist or br mail ; Trial Siae, 10 cents by mail. ELY BKOTHEKS, W Warren Street, Mew York. Complete. COR1 P' Y Tins WORTIIINGTON & THOMPSON, :: South Side Main Street. Eli is the place you augnt to go for a drink of High-Grade Whiskeys-so many kind The Bar is always shinning, neat and clean, and a Gentlemanly Bartender there can be seen. OPEN DAY North Side Main Street, ) & q) or q) & QTorWons er" s You cannot faii to be interested in our superb display of I COMIC, LACE and NOVELTY VALENTINES The Novelties are unusually attractive this year, the lase are just as dainty as it is possible to make them, while the comic are funnier than ever. Then we have a very full line of card mounts 4 that are splendid value. 'Prices: Comic, ic each " ' Lace, from 2c to $2.50 r J V Card Mounts, from 5c to 50c. Remember the place . ' ," v - VBAGLEY & ELY -p? Next to Postqffice, Athena, Ore CHARLES GAY .Dealers in... Candies; Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars CLUB ROOM IN CONNECTION " FIRS1 ESTMSL H. O. Adams, President. . T.J Kirk, Vice-President. CAPITAL STOCK. SURPLTJsj - Proper attention given to and domestic F.8. L Grow, Cashier, BBlSB)IIltlliaiI ROCK SPRINGS (MI SPECIAL RATES A. M, GIXL,IS, ltBtZ8SfCaIlialtSB9BIBBtlBaciZS8SICS9Ba ...ATHENA LUMBER COMPANY... H. H.CURTIS, Manager. We respectfully solicit a liberal share of your patronage. We will Rive you entire Satisfaction we keep c:i ka?:d a laece STOCK CFECSLte; .... ; r- . ' I ;E AX3 YAEl KAXSTKltT. WIST CF RAILF-CiD. CCKniSPCSriSCE trm n "'! i y 5 IUE Promt The Best is None too Good for you That is the way Ave look at it, and we are always prepared to any time with the best goods, at the very lowest prices. E AND WIGHT P. II. f IEDEMAN, Propritor. f. - BMK OF STHENE P. K. Colburn, i-Director " F.8.LeGrow, $ 60,000 12.500 collections. Deals In foreign exchange. I. H. Kemp, Assistant Cashier , BtlBBS)lCt)Sja & C0KRLAND ; J OU CAR LOTS: Atliena, Oregon. SOI BAR H H