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ATHENA PRESS Published Bvry Friday Morning By J. W. SMITH, Phopeietob. F. B. BoTD, Editor. Entered at Athena postofflce as second-class mall matter. Subscription "Rates: Per year, In advance, . $1.60 Single copies, In wrappers, 5c. Advertising Tletess Local reading notices first Insertion, 10c per line. Each subsequent Insert Ion, 6c. All communications should be addressed to he PRE89, Athena, Oregon, ATHENA, OCTOBER 25th, 1895 The rich American young women being captured by titled Europe ans, by marriage, are useless to this country and if they will all go to the other side and stay there this country will be better off for it. The people that is forced to pay tribute to them because of their wealth are the ones who really are burdened because of their useless and empty existance. The Duke of Marlborough, who has recently made a bargain for Miss Vander bilt's body, and money, is the la test parasite who is to succeed in falling heir to a fortune created by the work and genius of the Ameri can people and through an iniqui tious taxation system conveyed to persons who are the least entitled to it because they did the least work in creating it. A system of taxation that falls upon industry and enterprise and encourages privilege and monopoly, and stim ulates perjury, 5h responsible for this brood of idle, good-for-nothing men and women, who dwadle their time away on both sides of the At lantic, and luxuriate, when the fact is they have produced or earned nothing through their own efforts and intelligence. A few days ago in talking with an Eastern man who had spent . At.s.r.... 1 j mucn lime in uregon, ne menuonea as a peculiarity of Oregon people that they had no respect for rank. This is true, but we guess it is all right. The Oregon man under stands the actual situation. He has mixed with congressmen, judg es and other officials great and small and know that they are no better than he is and probably don't know any more. He has observed that, a great many officials are financi ers as long as they draw their sal aries but when they are pitched out into the rough and tumble of every day life they have hard scratching to keep soul and body together. They understand that these men got into office largely on account of luck and not no account of superior ability. Oveb near Seattle is a town call ed Kirkland, where are hundreds of empty houses, which can be had for occupancy for the asking, and four story brick and stone buildings with no tenants. One man paid $40,000 for 40 acres of land near the steel works and 'could not get 14,000 now. The $1,500,000 steel works were built, a railroad grand ed and bridged, and then the "boom" burst. Houses costing thousands of dollars are tenant less; millions of dollars were lost. The steel works never ran. Now they are being moved over into Oregon. Such is the brief story of a "boom" town in Washington Oregon never ''booms" and she never ''busts," but "she gets there just the samo." Thk mar. who advertises his business when times are dull will have a good trade, and he who ad vertises his business when trade is excellent will have a still better demand. The man who advertises all the time in the right way will not Complain of business or regret the necessary out lay.' He will consider it a good investment. Seattle has a mystery in the shape of a human skull that "looks like an orange that has been squeezed. The left side of the skull is abnormally developed, and the right side is as flat as a board. The forehead slopes directly back, and the nose bone is twisted to the right. Ten teeth have been pulled from each jaw, leaving three per fect double teeth on either side of both jaws." We have not heard of any Washington politicians dying, but the discription would indicate the skull belonging to either John B. Allen or Ankeney of Walla Wal la, the squeezed part suggesting the latter, the extracted teeth the former, sarcastically says the Times-Mountaineer. Oua people can begin to accumu late when they quit shipping hides east and buying back the leathen quit shipping pine lumber eaBt and buying back pine furniture, quit shipping hogs, cattle and sheep east and buying back ham, bacon, lard and canned beef, quit shipping wool east and buying back rem nants. If we didn't have any rail roads then we'd quit paying freight both ways just to support them. We'd build a little empire of our own out west here and prosper. A few days ago a large party of Osage Indians arrived on a visit to the Sac and Fox tribe, and the two tribes began a pony dance, which lasts a week. The white people who visited the dance were aston ished to see that the new woman was there, fully a dozen of the Os age squaws being attiied in calico bloomers of the most gaudy hue. Mrs. Cora Thomas, a colored lady, has sued the Baker City Dem ocrat for $10,000 damages to her reputation. Colored reputations come high in Baker City. CLEVELAND AT ATLANTA. The City Crowded With People to Hon or the President. Wednesday was president's day at the exposition and Atlanta was crowded with visitors. At 11 o'clock the presidential party were driven to the exposition grounds without any parade whatever. Inside the gate the troops were reviewed by the president from a stand in front of the government building, Af ter the reviewing the president was introduced by President Collier, of the exposition company, who refer red to nim as a man entrusted with the duty of wiping out Bectional is sues and lines. The president's ap pearance at the front of the stand was a signal for an outburst of ap plause from the multitude. Mr. Cleveland said what he saw about him was the outgrowth of an other exposition, inaugurated on American soil more than a centu ary ago, when the new nation was exhibited to the world. He dwelt upon the importance of united co operation in the support and pro tection of our government. In con clusion he suggested as the most important lesson taught by this oc casion, the absolute necessity to our nation's health and welfare, and consequently to our individual health and happiness as citizens, of a careful discrimination in our sup port of the policies and in our ad vocacy of political doctrines be tween those which prompt the pro motion of public welfare and those which seem to serve selfish or sec tional interests. A vast multitude of people listened to the president's address and he was frequently ap plauded. The Willamette Very Low. The Willamette is about as low at present as it ever gets, the water hovering around to zero mark, but seldom getting there. By a wise provision of Providence, the lower the river gets the higher the tide rises, and, when there is a high tide morning and evening at As toria, the tide rises here about four feet, and the first tide has not time to run out to within less than a foot and a half of zero, before it is met by the incoming tide and driv en back. When the rivers are very high, a nine-toot tide at Astoria does not cause more than six inches of rise here. When there is a low tide at Astoria now, the river here goes down, to zero. Ships keep coming up all right, because the pilots understand the tides. Ore gonian. How's This. Weott'or One Hundred Dollar reward tor any case of Cntiirrh that canuot be cured by Hall' Catarrh Cure. V. J. OH ENEY A CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned have known r. J, Cheney fur the limt 15 years, and believe him perfectly liouomll In all business trunsne thms and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their Arm. Wkst Tfti'AX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, WAi.mxo, Kimsa.v Marvin, Wholesale PrugKtiila, Toledo O. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, act lug directly upon the blood and mucous sur lace of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 70c, per bottle. Hold by Ml Druggists. THE LIVESTOCK MARKET. ,Weekly Circular of the Lawrence Sweeney Company of Omaha. The usual weekly livestock cir cular of the Lawrence-Sweeney Co., of Omaha, has just been received, it is dated October 18, and is as follows: We report cattle receipts 16,800 against 19,300 the preceeding week; same week last year, 2l,00C cattle. Local cattle receipts were just about up to the needs of the trade, but both Southern and Eastern markets have suffered from a glut and the decline here of 10 to 20c pretty nearly all around is but a reflection of the 20 to 30c break in Chicago and Kansas City. All of the local slaughters have bought freely and the shipping demand was good for both the stuff and steers. Choice corn fed native sold up to $5.00 and $5.35, and West ern, none choice here, at $3.50 to $3.75. The closing market is weak, however, although with no signs of a falling off in the demand from any source and with moderate re ceipts, such as follow heavy runs, The coming week should show some improvement in values. Cows and heifers have shared in the general decline and closed weak also, but with the demand fully up to the supply. Bulls and veals are also a shade lower but are in fair request. This general decline is only the natural result of rushing the cattle forward too rapidly, and the turn of the market will be apt to check receipts under which some reaction is a certainty. The stocker and feeder trade, while not very active, has been in good shape and prices less decline than fat cattle. Both Iowa and Nebraska farmers are increasing their purchases right along and the pens are well cleaned of desirable holdings at the week's close. The common to medium grades are a little lower, but good to choice kinds are about steady. We do not look for any material change in the situation for the coming week. Sheep values are a 6hade lower for the week, but the few received were quickly Bnapped up, and feed ers as well as slaughterers are in quiring daily for their kinds. We quote you good mutton at $2.50 to $3.00; feeders, $2.25 to $2.65; lambs $3.00 to $4.00. Today, 1900 cattle; market slow except for feeders. Cows and beeves 10c lower. Feeders steady. The Wheat Trade. A modern quantity of wheat passed into the hands of exporters during the week and while at no time was trading of an active na ture, yet on the whole a fairly sat isfactory business was done. Ex porters have undoubtedly have cur rent wants well in hand as evidence by the ptomptness in which ves sels are loaded and dispatched. There is some grain being received which is of poor quality and quite unmarketable; rejections are of daily occurance causing dissapoint ment to the seller and inconvenin ence to the buyer. Our exporters are determained to maintain the es tablished standard of Oregon and Washington cargoes and in buying discriminate closely as to qu Stilly and only a merchantable grade can pass through shippers hands and find ready sale. Considerable re jected wheat is going from the Sound ports to San Francisco. Values here have undergone but little change, a good shipping grade of Walla Walla finds custom at 47c per bushel and valley about 51c. Offerings were perhaps smaller than heretofore, holders still clinging to the hope of a rise in price as it is only the pre:B!ng liquidation that brings many sellers into the mark et. Exporters have been busy loading cargoes and five ships have been loaded during the week. Commercial Review. . A Law Unto Himself. At La Grande, Friday, Richard Geary was found guilty of con tempt of court, and his case seems to be rather a peculiar one. Geary owned a lot, and another man was in procession thereof. Geary tried to oust him in several ways, and finally resorted to law. The case was so bitter that the judge order ed Geary to cease efforts to get pos session of the house other than by proper course of law. Not long since the man moved out of the house and Geary took forcible pos session. This was contrary to the court's orders, and he was accord ingly taken before his honor, Judge Eakin, and convicted. The case of the ownership of the house has not yet been settled. 1 . . The Situation in Corea. A special from Shanghai says: "A Russian squadron of 15 ships has left Vladivostock for Chemulpo and Fusen. The Japanese fleet is in Formosa waters; it is also sta ted that it has been recalled and it is announced on excellent author ity that several British warships have been ordered to Corea. It is stated at Shanghai that Japan's reply to the demand of Russia that the former evacuate Corea is couch ed in pacific by firm language, and protests against dictation by Rus sia in Corean affairs. It is regard ed at Shanghai as certain that Rus sia will permanently occupy Fu sen. The Shanghai dispatch also says the situation is most grave, but it is hoped a solution of th e diffi culty will be found in Russia and Japan agreeing to divide Corea." An Elephant Tusk. Herman Robe, who is teaching school near James R. Templeton's farm, near Brownsville, made a curious find on Mr. Templeton's ranch the other day. It was noth ing more nor less than a portion of an elephant's tusk, a tooth, other particles of bones, an Indian's knife, made of flint, and an Indian spear. There can be no doubt as to these bones being those of an elephant, and from the fact that the red man's weapon were found, it seems to in dicate the fact that way back in some prehistoric day this mons trous animal swallowed a savage, from the effects of which he soon succumbed, says the Brownsville Times.- i Convention of Baptists. The convention of Baptists clos ed Sunday at The Dalles, after a very successful session. One of the most important transactions was the passing of a motion to seek admission in the Southern Baptist convention. . Over $400 was raised for missionary work from among the delegates in attendance. The Dalles was unanimously chosen as the place of meeting for next year. Delegates were present from the Willamette valley and points in Eastern Oregon and Washington. The entertainment by the citizens of The Dalles was very hospitable. Now At Liberty, William George, Liberty and Ike the Indians in whose cases the grand jury returned not true bills, and William Boarnhart, acquitted on a charge of horsestealing, were released from the county jail Wed nesday. The "Nonpareil" is Dying. Jack Dempsey is dying. With in the past few days he has been mm. The Peoples Warehouse Pendleton's CASH Traders. "EVERYTHING in woolen or cotton that is made into Dress Goods can be found on our shelves. Ladie's Cloths from 37 to CO inches wide, Henri ette's from 15c per yard up to .75c, in all the fash ionable shades. Crepons, Soleil, Bengaline, Whip cord, French Serge, Storm Serge, and in fact any thing you may want. Trimmings in silks, Velvets and Passamenteries we have them all, nothing missing. You'll save yourself both time and money by going direct to : : : : : : : the Peoples Warehouse. COLE agents Broadhead's Worsted Mills, producers of best wearing Dress Goods, in handsomest variety of samples made in the United States. Samples sent on application. Muslins, Canton Flannels, Calicos and Ginghams in every concievable quality and patterns at prices lower than the lowest. We have no competition; : ::::: WE LEAD AND OTHERS FOLLOW npABLES Linens from 20c per yard upwards, and Towels from 5 cts. a piece upwards. Flannels in all colors and grades. Hosiery for men, women and children in wollen or cotton, plain or ribbed, black or gray. Underware for men, women or children in heavy,, flat goods or jersey-ribbed, in red, white or gray and at any price you need. Hoods and fascin ators galore, Capes and Jackets, all season of 1895, nothing old, all bright, new stuff. LARGEST As sortment. LOWEST Prices. : : : : : "POR men, boys, youths and children, from Den im to Broadcloth and clay Worsted, from the ' cheapest to choicest and in styles to please a dude or a clergyman. Immense assortment. Unlimited variety prices the lowest and fit guaranteed. 126 suits that we've sold at from $12 to $22 will be closed out at $10. : : : ' j ; : : : CHILDREN'S Shoes 35c up, women's Shoes from $1 up, men's fine shoes from $1.50 up. men's good Calf Boots, $2.50 and up. "We sew, free of charge, all 6hoes bought of us that rip." : : The foregoing should be of interest to you, only if you are a cash buyer; not otherwise, as ours is the strictly Cash Store in Pen dleton, that buys goods for Cash and Cash only; that sells goods for Cash, and Cash only, and that has only to do with Cash people Goods marked in plain figures and no deviation in price. THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE SOLE AGENTS FOR BUTTERICICS PATTERNS Pendleton, Oregon. rapidly sinking and it is announc ed that his hours are numbered. He bas tried a change to country air, but with little apparant bene fit. His physicin allows but few of the pugilist's friends to see him. Dempsey realizes his condition and says it is due to the blow he receiv ed at the Eands of Fitzsimmons about four years ago, but his friends say it is consumption. A New Publication. La Grande is to have a new pub lication, the North Pacific Mining Review, which will be published twice a month by E. S. McComas, the veteran journalist. As a class journal the Mining Review will cover a good field and no doubt be a great benefit in promoting min ing interests. It is hoped that the publisher will meet with success. Harry Gilliam, of La Grande is in town. A New Line Of Pocket Cuttlery AtThe Postoffice Store. Hansell & Maloney School Supplies. PUBLIC NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I will apply to the Mayor and common council of the cit y of Athena, Oregon, at a meeting thereof to be held on the 16th. day of Nov. 1805, for a license to sell spirituous, malt and vinous liq uors In less quantities than one quart, said liq uors to be sold only in a building situated on lot 7 In block 5, of said city. W. E. Harden. Dated Oct. 2Jth, 18U5. Applicant Assignee's Notice. In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for Umatilla county. In the matter of Andrew Schnrebele, 1 an insolvent debtor. J Notice is hereby given that the undersign ed, Lake France, has been appointed assig nee of the estate of the above named Insol vent debtor, and has duly qualified as such assignee herein, All persons having claims against said Insolvent debtor are hereby re quired and notified to present the same duly verified to the undersigned at Athena, Oregon within three months from the date hereof. Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 11th day of Bcptember, 1895. Lake Fbance, Assignee, , 1 o e Pendleton's.... ....Advantage THE BOSTON STORE Gets the largest business beoause we keep the big gest and best assortment. e) The readers of this pa per are respectfully re quested to speak of this ad when in the Boston Store, to let us know how much good it does. Co QKfl Will buy Table Linnen, worth C f f OUU (Special value to close) JUU 12 Jc for all colors in 16 or 22 size Ribbon 12k 27C for a Ladies' Jacket f)Q fl . 1 u or, if you wish a Sealskin, 40," 35c China Silk, all colors T ; 35c 12 Jc Plaid goods, (dark colors) children's dresses 12f 25c 2 spools knitting silk 25c 25c . Children's underwear, any size per suit, , . 50c 35c Ladies' Underwear, any size per suit, 70c COLORED PLUSHES FOR FANCY WORK, EM. BROIDERY SILK, STAMPED LINENS. IHELBOSTON STORE Co o) FARMER'S Meat Market The place to get your fresh 4 All kinds of smoked meats. ..Beef, Veal, Pork and ji Hams lard and Bacon... Mutton. Fish in season, f f The very best of Sausages J. BREHM, Proprietor, Athena, Oregon. 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 good interest and have it well secured; have Deeds, Mortgages, Contracts, Leases, etc., drawn correctly, call on W. T. OILMAN, Athena, Ore. He represents the following first-class fire insurance companies: Phoenix, Home, Royal, Ger- man, taieaonian and jxortnwest. Me 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 aimers, THE PRODUCERS' WAREHOUSE COMPANY'S HOUSES are now open and ready to receive wheat along the line of the Washington & Columbia River railway, which gives you a market at Tacoma, Seattle or Port land These house? are open toall wheat buyers at all times. Each lot will be piled separate and loaded out us taken in. We think too expensive to farmers to send men out to drum uo and solicit your buglness, as all such expense is charged to you In some way or other. C'umtuxT - PRODUCERS' WAREHOUSE CO. J. L. KILLIAN, MANAGER. Clark Walter, - . ... Agent at Athena. Read These Prices. 11 cans Axle grease. ........ 5 gal can Machine oil... Binding twine per lb Draper-12-foot Hodge Header. Spout draper All Kinds orextrns for the following machines. Threshers-Pitts, Case, Advance. Power -"' J nd W oodbury Headers-Pit W. case. Randol ph. C raver, Piano, Oregon Haines , lwhSSinin. exlra.for, Champion y style, Wbitely, Empire, Woods, Buckeve- Binders -Vhuely, Buckeye, Deerin? and Piano. Draper and draper-sticks for any kind of ma- ciunes. We Can furnish ypraiira for nnr rVilr lowest possible cost- If you do not see what TEE C. -A BAEEETT GO. ! The following items are of iter erest: It is not our de sire to offer inferior goods at rediculously low prices, but the goods you want at LOWEST GASH PRICES We sell at 25o per yard, Dress Goods in all colors, that last year sold for 35c. We sell at64rO Henrietta that in 1894 sold at $1.' THE Attention 1 00 1 75 8 cts 28 50 10 00 r nn hni .w-i " in. a s j you want you must ask for it ware sure to ha veil.