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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
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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.
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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, ,
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Pendleton's....
....Advantage
THE BOSTON STORE
Gets the largest business beoause we keep the big
gest and best assortment.
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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
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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
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