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i FOR THE y TTT TT t FOR THE Benefit of our Republican readers and I n i, i ,, f J f Price of one ($1.50 in advance)you can At Press and Oregonian for f2. 1 Ji it f get the PRKMgand the Paclnc Farmer VOLUME 8. ATHENA, U3IATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 26, 1895. NUMBER 30. Press. ENA WW LOINS R DIKECT9EV - A F.AA. M. NO. 80 MEETS THE XX. First and Third Saturday Evenings of each mouth. Visiting bretheren cor iially invited to visit the lodge. IO.O. F. NO. 73, MEETS EVERY , Friday niRht. Visiting Odd Fellows n good standing always "welcome. ...,. A 0. TJ. W. NO. 104, MEETS THE Second and Fonrth Saturdays of month. Fred Rozenswieg,' ''"" ' Recorder. A THENA CAMP. NO. 171. Woodmen of the ' World, meets 1st and 8rd Wednesdays of sacu nioulu. visiting Choppers always wel come. k 6, C. Osbubn, Clerk, PYTHIAN, NO. 29,- MEETS EVERY Thursday Night , . P B, SHARP, . " Physician and Surgeon. Calls promptly answered. Office on Third Btreet, Athena, Oregon, . . D' R. I. N. RICHARwSON, OI'EBATITK rUOSTIIKTIC OOTIST. . 4THENA, 1 7 : , OREGON. ' . E.DePeatt, " p ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. jf ".. . Athena, Ore. ; THE ATHENA RESTAURANT MRS. HARDIN, Proprietress. J : : : H. Pi MILLEN, Manager. ' Iff j. Can he recommended to the public as being flrst-class In every particular. Iff We Employ . White help only.. I MEALS AT ALL HOURS f?V - THE r COLILIERGIAL Iff ' ' LIVERY FEED and SALE STABLE U I H The Best Turnouts In Umatilla County Stock boarded by the day, week or month. - 4 Main Street, : Athena. 5 U H $ ' .DO YOU KNOW You can buy the best 3-ply Carpet for 80c; good Brussells for 50c Rugs, Lace and Silk Curtains and House Furnishing Goods con siderably cheaper than any place in the State of Oregon, of Jessee Failing at Pen dletou? : : : : : : Sewing Machines Warrented 10 Years For $25. Je?sj Failing, Pendleton, Or N u P v, ft . 4 V Do You Believe in Silver? IfS0 a. Read the Portland Sun. I GOMBS RESTAURANT ) &r ' '"v5x" - S Main Street, .-. 5, MEALS, 25c. BEDS, 25c. I I f Meals r: ? At all nours 7 ? Day or Night. ) 5 WHITE HELP -EMPLOYED. j MD-SUMMER SALE -0F- REMNANTS, ODDS AND ENDS . ODDS AND BOBS AND LEFT-OTERS Which must be closed ont at 4 SIXTY MEH'S SUITS Jio.oo, 13.00, $15.00 and ' $18.00 : ' : Reduced to Biggest stock of low-priced Shoes in Pendleton, at the . 1 BOSTON STORE, Pendleton. FIRST ERWEEL BUM.- of Mem. Pays L. D. .A.. J". PARKER, SHAVING, f THE HAIRCUTTING, SHAMPOOING, IIAIRSINGING, In Latest Styles. -iU-:. 1 L,$ if lit' - i... ...... ..J - .f r-AJ-.v I3- HOT OR COLD WATER BATHS, 25 CENTS. i Read These Prices. 11 cans Axle'grease.. '. ........................ , , $ 1 00 5 gal can Machine oil., 1 75 Binding twine per lb. ,. ...... 8 cts Draper 12-foot Hodge Header. . . . .. 28 50 Spout draper 10 00 AH Kinds of extras for the following machines. Threshers Pitts, Case, Advance. Powers Pitts, case and Woodbury. Headers Pitts, case, Randolph, Graver, Piano, Oregon Haines Mowing machine extras for Champion any style, Whltely, Empire, Woods, Buckeye Binders Whltely, Buckeye, Deerlng and Piano. Draper and draper-sticks for any kind of ma chines. We can furnish repairs for any machine if not on. hand at shortest possible time and at lowest possible cost- If you do not see what you want you must ask for It we are sure to ha velt, THE C. -A.. BAEEBTT CO. W, P. LEACH, -SUCCESSOR TO N. THE LEADING FURNITURE DEALER IF YOU WISH TO borrow money on real estate, Sell or buy farm or city property; have your life in sured; have your property insured against fire in the best companies in the world; invest money at goou iniere?i ana nave u weu eeenrea; nave .feeds, Mortgages, Contract, Leases, etc., drawn correctly, call on W." T. OILMAN, Athena, Ore. He represents the following first-claps fire insurance companies: Phoenix, Home, Royal,. Ger- iiiiiu, utieuonian ana onnwesii lie writes ' his own policies and guarantees correctness, and at the lowest rates at which responsible com panies will take risks. He has the agency for the Equitable Life Insurance Co., the best of any South side Main Street. CAPITAL STOCK, SUBPLTJS, $ 50000 $31,000 Interest on time deposits. Proper attention given to collections. Deals In foreign and . domestic exchange, LivKiY, Cashier, . . Athena, Oregon ' FTOT?3?e-t03? o ELECTRIC BARBER SHOP. "mSM A. MILLER, SIM MOM S REGULATOR Reader, did you ever take Simmonb Liver Regulator, the "Kmo of "Liver Medicines ? ' ' Everybody needs take a liver remedy. It is a sluggish or diseased liver that impairs digestion and causes constipation, when the waste that should be carried off remains in the body and poisons the whole system. That dull, heavy feeling is due to a torpid liver. Biliousness, Headache, Malaria and Indigestion are all liver diseases. Keep the liver active by an occasional dose of Simmons Liver Reg ulator and you'll get rid of these trou bles, and give tone to the whole sys tem. For a laxative Simmons liver Regulator is better than Pills. It does not gripe, nor weaken, but greatly refreshes and strengthens. . Every package has the Red Z stamp on the wrapper. J. II. Zeilia & Co., Pliiladelpliia. THEY STEAL STOCK. They are Organized and Defy the Law. For years, says the Walla W alia Statesman, in Wala Walla, Uma tilla and Whitman counties, there has been an organization that has had for its avowed object the pur loining of cattle and horses from peaceful and law-abiding citizens. It is so well organized that the members almost defy the law and laugh in the face of the officers; In case of pursuit for a digression of the law word is handed so quickly and quietly among them 'and the culprit is shielded and sheltered by fendly hands until out, of danger, so that it is almost an impossib ility to effect . a capture.' In the event of the capture, which has frequently been the case under our present jury . system, freedom is the result and the culprit is again free to ply hia nefarious avocation. In the juries, too, no doubt, there are often sympathisers or even members of the gang. ; , Pards i of the accused are put on the witness stand also, and ' swear falsely, createing a doubt, in the mind of jury and judge. It has been repeat ed so ; frequently that the officers are heartily discouraged and feel somewhat lukewarm in . endeavor ing to sorner the, lawbreakers. In fact, some have ' laughingly ex pressed the idea that there was more money in the tb.ie.ving busi ness with less risk than any occu pation one could follow. ; These thieves, too, have Bpies constantly watching the movements of the officers and in case of any suspic ious movements on their part the rogues take refuge in flight. . : The , matter of expense cuts quite a figure also. When bills in many cases for extra expense in 1 running to earth, or endeavoring to do so, some .thief or thieves is presented, there is danger of the officials back of the officers disal owing the same. This; too; the officers have tumbled to. The recent case of the murder of Constable Conlee near Sprague, is an example of what we. may ex pect from these men. They have virtually taken possession of the mountain districts, and seemingly imagine that they rule the roost. A repetition of the Conlee affair ehould by all means be beaded off by adopting drastic measures which will obliterate from our midst these worthless and desper ate characters. .Let it cost a few hundred dollars to set an example of a few of those villians and the others will take a hint and. leave the country or desist. The whole trouble seems to lie in the fact that these men are en deavoring to get a "soft" living, and to live without work they must necessarily steal. To get this 'liv ing in the easist way possible and scheme to escape the penitentiary is the object. Law-abiding citizens are the sufferers, whose hard-earned money in the.: shape of cattle and horses goes to support these lajiy, good-for-nothing men. . A little investigation into this matter and a decided move would rid us of this pest and earn to the aggressors the everlasting grati tude of an oppressed community. , Right, you Are. . . . Wheat quotations of July 17th, were as follows: Portland .1 heat, Walla Walla, 47; valley, 50, Chi cago, 60. We are informed ly re liable authority that the f. eight from here to Chicago is not over 30 cents per bushel. Deduct 30 cents from 66' cents and it leaves a net of SO cents after freight charge are paid to Chicago. Deduct 13 cents from 47 cents and you have a net of 34 cents after shipping to Port land, leaving a difference of 2 cents per bushel in favor of the Chicgo market. These figures are rint authoritative and probably would iot stand close investigation, but we. believe they are approximately correct. It would be the making of the country if we could secure an eastern market for grain, and those most deeply interested should put their shoulders-to the wheel and see if it can't be lifted out of the rut.-MiHon Eagle.. " , , , - Concerning Quartz Location '..To make a quartz location here after the prospecter must sink a hole at least ten feet deep to solid formation, must have at least, one well defined vein and must stake his ground so that the stake can be found. The notice of location must be placed in conspicuous place at the discovery shaft, where it can be seen not on some stump or tree - in the neighoborhood. He is allowed ninety days todo this work. If he locates an old prospect hole, he is required to siok it at least ten feet deeper than when he first found it, and stake and record his location the same as though it was an original dis covery. It he runs a tunnel it must be at least ten feet so as to. de termine the fact that ft vein sup posed to carry the precious metals has been discovered. The Carter Case. Carterws. Stevens, opinion by Moorej J., involving the the plain tiff (a woman) to hold the office of school superintendent, of Union county, was affirmed. The effect of the decision, is that a woman holding a certificate of election, aided by the statue of this state, permitting a woman to hold that office, gives her a prima facia title to the office, and the prior incum bent ' may be compelled under mandamus proceedings to deliver up the books and all pertaining to the office; and that before the question of eligibility can be proper ly raised proceedings in quo war ranto must be instituted. ... ; LOYD'S BIG PAVILIONi ; Z'-v: . - " V,.-, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Monday, July 29. Monday Julv 29th. at Athena. Loyd's Big Pavilion Uncle Tom's Cabin will be the attraction, play ing under a monster. Canvas Opera House, with a large stage supplied with new and appropriate scenery. Solo band and Operatic orchestra, genuine Siberian blood hounds donkeys, ponies. Prices have been reduced to 25 and 50 cents.; A grand street parade. The Tacoma Led ger says: ; To' old and young alike there is something attractive about a can vass show, from a little sideshow tent with flaming pictures of im possible ' freaks upon the outside described in glowing terms by the hoarse voiced announcer to the acres of canvas of the greatest show on etfrth, the public is irresistably drawn. The novelty of a first-class Uncle Tom's Cabin company play ing under a mammoth pavilion proved no exception yesterday and from the time the first load of poles, jacks, stringers, etc, was drawn on the lot at Everett and Ninth street, there was a curious throng who re mained in varying numbers until the doors were opened at 7 o'clock in the evening. There was a rush for tickets and the mos"t desirable seats, and at eight the enormous canvas of Loyd's Big Pavilion com fiany was crowded. The stage was arge and supplied with new and ap propriate scenery "especially paint ed for the play. The orchestra was fine and the performarce through out far superior to any usually Been jn the opera house givon by companies of this character. Not forgetting to mention the magnifi cient street parade it must be ad mitted that this excellent company fully kept faith with the public add fulfilled every promise or their advertisement. . . Shirtless. Over in Walla Walla, in answer to the ring at the door bell pf a pri vate residence one day . last, wtek the lady of the house opened the door and was stattled at the sight which met her gazo. A ' tramp stood on the steps nude from the waist up. She quickly closed the door and called her husband, who gave the man a shirt and told him to move on. A Veteran of the Mexican War, , Oak Habaob Ohio. "I met Geo. 0. Morneny a veteran of the Mexi can war, on the street today, who told me that after reading about Simmons Liver Regulator he b.-,"'' i bottle, and the first three d .ve him immediate relief.' v ' Oosline. Your druggist Beln it in powder or liquid; the pwder to be taken dry, or made into a tea. Dr. Price' Cream Baking: Powder World' Pair Highest MUI and Dlplem. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report Tr rA n AB&QIMtBW DURE , WORK AT THE LOCKS. Removing the Bulkhead and Other Work Preparatory to Opening the Canal. -The work of removing the bulkhead-is being pushed with the greatest activity, and the contrac tors have about 300 men at work on this part of the canal. ; After the dirt has been removed, which was thrown there in 1880 to save the works there are twenty feet of solid rock that will have to be blasted out before the walls above and below can be connected. This bulkhead hns been, in position fifteen years, and from the soil that was placed thore.-ta& protect the works from flr -flood , of that year shrubery and trees have grown to a considerable height. The walls above and below this bulkhead are completed, and two gates are in position one fhe upper and another at IheVfor end of the canal. As soon4as this is removed the walls will be connected by solid masonry and theaJ:Bktaent . rip-rapped. ,Thentwo mare gates will be put in and boats can pass through without any obstruction. Of course the work will not, be finished, but it will be sufficiently so to answer the purposes of river traffic. It was calculated that it would take 75 days work to remove the bulkhead, and this will be ac complished some time in Septem ber. The walls wilUhenbe finished and the gates placed" in position, and the canal and locks at the Cas cades will be a reality. All this work can be done by Christmas, Bays The Dalles Times-Mountaineer and there enn be no doubt that by th'n $ date' : . ..Columbia, so frfPas TJt'i 4''' Dulles' -a fid yicinity are con ciiiiedj will flow unvexed to-Etteiy, its wealth of waters into the,lapof Mother. Ocean. ',. I WAS THE WAR'S FIRST VICTIM. How the First Blood of the South In the Civil Conflict Was Shed. 1 '.While Virginia can claim -the honor of having been the battle ground of the Confederacy, her iielda made historic by the armies that watered her sod with blood of thousands who perished that their principal might live,- she has also the proud claim that it was one of her sons who was first to fall in tte defense of what the South believed to be her rights, and for 35 years the hero has been sleeping in the little cemetery at Warrenton. All about are the green meadows rising into sloping fields of grain whose golden flood is rippling to the summer winds and flecked with the shadows of the passing clouds. Away roll the foothills till they blond in the blue of the distant wooded mountains whose purple cresta are the last to catch the rosy flush of the dying day. In such a scene of pastoral beauty it is im possible jbr.one to think that "grim visaged war" once "reared in his horrid front," that slaughter, pil lage and death ran riot while from the valleys and mountain sides came the wail of fatherless babes and broken-hearted women whose husbands had ; gone down to be murdered by what - civilization calls modem war. Yet such was the scene 35 years ago when the troops of South and North met in great conflict. The monument to Captain Marr is a simple shaft of white marble devoid of any ornamentation, and rising high above the other head stones that surround it. Over the grave is a thick bed of vines, that nestle lovingly about the foot of the shaft, and the white marble coming out of the mass of quiver ing leaves stands out in. bold re lief against the soft background of summer sky. Young Captain Marr was a Vir ginian, who had just finished at the best colleges in his state and joined the company of ''riflemen" who displayed the greatest bravery in their first fight. The company of light infantry was under Colonel Ewell, and on the first of June. 1861, was stationed at Fairfax Courthouse, with , several other companies. Down about Arling ton company B, Second cavalry of the Union forces, commanded by Lieutenant Charles H. Tompkins, was posted, and about 75 men made up the number of the troop. On the last evening of May Tomp kins decided to go on a scquting party as he had heard that some Confederate forces were encamped about Fairfax, and the soldiers set out about 10 at a brisk trot, reach ing the quiet little village at 3 in ft the dawn of a June day. . The gray light was just tinging the sky as the men drew near the town, and so unaccustomed to the stern dis cipline of war were the Southern' soldiers that their seutries were found asleep at their posts and captured. - The Union troop met a warm re ception when they , entered the village streets; for, from every win dow there came a shot and the con federate soldiers attacked the ene my. A sharp skirmish took place, the Warrenton Riflg : taking the most conspicuous part,, and the Union men retreated in thou difec-. tion of Washington, taking off five prisoners and two horses. Their ' loss was four men wounded and nine horses lost. Colonel Ewell was wounded in the right shoulder and Captain Marr was killed, r It seems that the Union troops on first entering the town had passed completely through and gone a short distance in the direc tion of , Germantown. Captain MarrV company of light infantry took up a position on the road to intercept their return.. , f The Union troops reappeared and formed at the foot of the street, and an exchange of shots took place, after which the federals fell back a short way. In a little while, however, they formed again 1 in the same spot, and quite a little skirmish took place before the com- . mand of Lieutenant Tompkins moved away, leaving three prison ers in tho. hand of the enemy. Captain: Marr, who had started with some of his men towards thr Union soldiers, was shot - through the heart, and fell a short distance from the field. ' This was he first actual combat ' of the civil war, and the one mac to "fall was among Virginia's son's.. On the. time-stained bricks of the big courthouse at Fairfax are still shown the marks where the bullets flattened against them on that memorable morn, and the village which preserves the will of his country, also keeps sacred the memory of one who was first in war to fall for his nativo soil. ' Free Tuition. The abolishment of scholarship will mark another era in the ad vancing prosperity of the Oregon agricultural college.' The majority or those who attend a mechanical and agricultural school are stud ents whose purses are light, and a great many have to earn their ex-( penses while attending the college, fo them the tuition fee is a con-' siderable matter. This will result in a greatly increased attendance. Ihe state has hitherto provided that 70 free scholarships, distribu-' ted 'among the several countios, but as they were obtained through personal favor and influence and not by competition or merit, it was proper that they should be abolish ed, or all tuition made free. i Over $3000 was expended for student labor on the college farm last year, and the board- has de cided to increase the amount in 1895-6 Students who are indus trious and frugal can make their . wav through -college, though they enter practically penniless. Several bright young men walked - from Coos county to Corvallis last fall, arriving with hardly a dollar in their "pockets. They entered the college and completed the year, getting good grade in their studies. They went home by train, after commencement, with good clothes on their hacks and money in their pocketri. But they worked and were not fastidious as to the qual ity of work. Some of them waited on tables, and one cooked and per formed ; housework in a private family. They were not ashamed of honest labor, and their fellow students were not ashamed of them. They were among the most popular young men in the college. In such is the material of which men are made. 'i W. -II. Nelson, who is in the drug business at Kingsville, Mo., has so much confidence in Cham berlain'? Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy that he warrants every bottle and offers to "refund the money to any customer who i3 not satisfied after using it. Mr. Nelson takes ao risk in doing -this because the remedy is - a certain cure for the disease for which it is intended and he knows it. - It is for sale by Osburn. . J