The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, January 17, 1896, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTHlpRESS has the circulation, its advertising rates are within; the reach of all. THE PRESS "touches the spot." $1.50 per year. ATHENA PRESS PuUiihtd Every Friday Morning x 3. W. SMITH, Proprietor. F. B. Boyd, Editor. Entered at Athena pontofflce aa iecond-claw mall matter. . - Subscription Rates: Per year, In advance, - Single copies, In wrapper, 6c 11.50 Advertising Ha tea: Local reading notice, first Insertion, 10c per line. Each subsequent Insertion, Sc. AH communication should be addressed to he PRESS, Athena, Oregon. ATHENA, JANUARY 17, 1895 THE INEVITABLE. . Our oountry is rapidly approach ing a crisis on the financial ques tion. The; "terrible conflict" be tween the national banks and the -people predicted by secretary Chase is approaching',' eays the Cincin nati Enquirer. The banks have combined to control the financial policy and the politics of the coun trv. When officials declare that the obligations of the government must all be paid in gold, whether in the form of bonds or greenbacks or treasury notes, or silver certifi cates, and that no provision should be made requiring the payment of custom duties in gold the coast wns clear, for the banks to make raids upon the treasury and depleted it of its gold reserves. As the credit of the government must be preserv ed, it had no resource left to obtain gold but to buy it with interest bearing bonds. The process must be resorted to every few months, or as often as the banks could supply themselves with greenbacks nnd treasury notes with which to loot the government vaults. Govern ment officials having decided that silver caunot be used in the pay ment ot obligations, but i3 only credit money, to be redeemed like treasury notes in gold, the bank partly proposes the only remedy in sight, viz: Pay off the greenbacks and other credit money fast as pos Bible and cancel them. Enlarge tho powers of the national banks and give them full authority to Riinnlv nil credit monev. nnd if I T .' , they got into a tight place permit tbem to iftsue an emergency money, One of tho prominent realms giv en for the adoption of this plan is that it will relieve tho government of the banking business. They claim that supplying the money is the legitimate business of corpora tions, assuming that iooning money is nbt a . fnnction of the govern ment! To supply the treasury with funds to retire the credit money of the government Congress should authorize tho issue of inter est bearing bonds, which the banks could use for sound, safe, honett money! In brief, the scheme is to make silver a mere token of money, to be redeemed in gold on demand; rid tho country of all goveftment is sues of paper currency and give it only the privilege of indorsing and making good the paper of the banks. It is claimed that by giving to the banks the entire control of the cur rency the people,' will alway have safo afld honest money. It will f bo very safe, as the government as sumes tho responsibility of its re demption jjionest, because the peo--ple must pay" the banker for its . use. "" v. 11 v observing what is going on' in South Africa we may read what has boen attempted in Venezuela, and what would threaten every country of South America if it were not for the Monroe doctrine. The Transvaal ltepublic was created by Dutch Boers, who did not want to live under British rulo, and who journeyed far into the wilderness to live under a government of their own. When they had founded their state, England followed them up and attempted to annex them. The Boers, single-handed, resist ed the British Empire, and main tained their independence. Then gold mines were discovered, and British miners Hocked in. They were not invited or wanted, and the Boers systematically discharg ed their immigration, but to no purpose. Thev- outnumbered the citizens of tho republic now, and they demanded political rights which, if granted, would be used to turn the country over to England. Their demand is backed by the British government on high moral grounds. These British subjects must be protected, and as there is no Monroe doctrine in South Af rica the independence of the Trans vaal is probably doomed. How long would it be before the same process would be carried out in Venezuela, if the United States were not in the way? V. II. Harvey, the free silver oracle, better knows as "Coin," has launched his party. It is to be known as the "Patriots of America," and its essential mission is to ad vance the cause of free silver, eli minate selfishness from politics and incidentally to bring about a kind of political millennium. The con stitution proves that no national officer of the party can acquire an elective or appointive office nor ac quire property in excess of $200, 000. The officers are V. II. Har vey, first nal'o.iil patriot; C. II. McClure, national recorder, and Jas. F. Adams, national treasurer. The new organization does not start out with much animation. The Democratic state central committee which met in Portland on the 7th, fixed the time for hold ing tho next state convention on April Oth. Each county was, giv en a delegate at large and one dele gate for each 100 votes or fraction of 50 cast for Judge Bennett at the last election, or 243 delegates in all The Telegram says that a resolu tion was adopted by the committee endorsing the action of its chair man and secretary in causing fed eral appointees in office to remove Republican subordinates and fill their laces with Democrats. The resolution was also extended to those who had not "turned the ras cals out" and put good Democrats in, in other places; so that it was a pretty good document aud fired the Democratic pulse with enthusiastic approval. The, last Oregon legislature, among other reckless expenditures of the peoples money, appropriated $18,000 for lightingTteBtate build- inns for two vears. The Ore'eonian .... mtu!. i. . uitfpanisb: "Our chief says you great ottjro., x uio raio ot 9io.iiuu.-a vonp Ir. la til n fining ft n nif ., r KO OfMl rwitWI liviu liv tJk IV vawjA-. vr i wv.vw I'v, k and thereare many cities of 50,-J 000 Hiat expend less for public lighting,' The expenses at our state capital was increased from $5,000 a year to $18,300 a year at a time when the contract at $5,000 had yet nearly four years,. tin:.?. This is merely a' 'specimen brick. No wonder the state has to increase its tax rate." There arrived in New York the other day from Atlanta, Ga., MisF Cornelia Seibls, a venerable spinst er, nearly 100 years old, who is go ing to Germany to claim her share of a 20 million dollar estate. She has started on this journey with a few dollars, a little bundle of pa pers and plenty of faith that she is going to become a great heiress. No organization that does not have a fight in it now and then, has not life enough to entitle it to existence among men. Progress creates frictiqn and friction creates a clash when the currents aim to pass each other on a line where there is only room for one. It is this principle that accounts for eo many kilkenny cats. Umatilla county seems to be behiud in reporting everything to the proper authorities this year. It would appear that a very ex cellent stock inspector has made a yery poor assessor and, census en umerator. Judges and Clerks. Following are the names of those who will act as judges and clerks of election: North Athena Judges, A. Shick J. W. Stamper, L. Dell; clerks, E. S. Waterman, J. Bloch. South Athena Judges, It. Cop pock, Win. Russell, Sam Purdy; clerks, T. I). Taylor, J. K. Brady. The young ladies who gave the leap year ball last Friday night, extend thanks to tho Athena Or chestra for their services and the splendid music which they rend ered. Alexander it llexter's "Great Slaughter Sale" is the talk of the town. Other merchants marvel and wonder. Never before have Buch goods been sold at such prices. Money to loan on real estate apply to the Ilartman Abstract THE POPULAR LOAN. It Will be Placed With the People Letters of Instruction. Secretary Carlisle has issued a circular letter of instruction to per sons intending to subscribe to the new loan. The circular will be sent to all persons applying for blank forms of proposals which are now ready for distribution. The following is the text of the cir cular: "In subscribing for the new 4 per cent bonds, under the circular of January 6, 1896, the annexed form should bo detached, filled up and addressed to the secretary of the treasury. The subscriber should state plainly the amount of bonds desired, the price he pro poses to pay and the place where the bonds should be delivered, which may be the subscriber's home or at any convenient place. He should, at the same time, state whether he desires to deposit the amount of his subscription at the treasury department or one of the following sub-treasuries, viz: . "Coupon bonds, $50, $100, $500, and $1000; registered bonds, $50, $100, $500, $1000, $5,000 and $10 000. "Subscribers should, if practic able, state in their proposals the denominations of the bonds desir ed aud whether they should be coupon or registered, but if at the time of offering the subscription the kind and denomination of the bonds desired cannot be stated, the subscriber may defer giving that information until notified that his proposal is accepted. "Gold certificates will be receiv ed the tame as gold in payment of subscriptions, but no part shall be made by any subscriber until he has been notified by the secretary that his subscription has been ac cepted. "Additional copies of the annex ed form of proposals may be had upon application to the secretary ot the treasury. Envelopes should be plainly marked. 'Proposals for 4 per cent bonds." A SUSCEPTIBLE INDIAN. Mr. Lo tVa Deeply Impressed by White Woman's l'lctore. Mr. Cremony, in his "Life Among the Afttfhes," irives an entertaining ac- coujLof a ladyirfan with whom he- TtT..l ,1 I .,....!,.. "A tail Btr?L, well-made and handsome young danciy,"he calls him; mOS3 about wfan air of very superiot ' consequence,-displaying his colossal pro portions, his splendid leopard-skin sad dle, quiver, leggins and the like. Alter awhile Sait-jah came awagger- fCS? toward me, and said, in broken Wulifilnfl: he savs vour pistol fires six .i.. times without reloading; he says you brir bring the trees which are afar off close to tho eye, so you can' count the loaves; he says your guns reach a great way and never miss; he says a great many other wonderful things, which I can not believe. You have bewitched him." Drawing a six-shooter from my belt, I pointed out a tree about seventy-five yards distant, and began firing rapidly. Each shot s"ii?.'- ts-uree, and blazed uii large fragments of the bark. Sait-jah was astonished, and made no attempt to conceal the fact; but his ad miration broke into emphatic expres sion when he witnessed the precision and reach of our Sharp's rifles, and the rapidity with which they could be loaded and fired. His pride had evi dently received a heavy fall, and his lofty bearing was toned down many degrees. In my possession was the miniature of a young lady, whose graces of per son, cultivated mind and amiable dis position rendered her one of the most lovable of Boston's fairest daughters. Sait-jah happened to see this picture, and asked permission to take' a good look at the pleasant features. The miniature was placed in his 'hand, and his eyes seemed to devour its expressive lineaments. Throughout the remain der of the day he bored me with fre quent requests for another look, and the next morning, as soon as the camp was astir, he offered me his bow, ar rows and splendid leopard-skin for the picture. The offer being refused, he added his horse, nnd whatever other property he might have; then, finding me deaf to his 'entreaties, he took one long, last look, vaulted on his horse, set off at full speed, and rapidly disappeared in the distance. Exciting lMne of the Fotlnoh. "One of the most exciting scenes I ever witnessed was an Alaskan pot Inch," said A. L. Henry to a Cincinnati Enquirer man. "The Indians prepare for them for months in advance, and usually fast for a few weeks in order to enjoy the occasion to the utmost. The potlach is a festival given by the chief, not only to the members of his own tribe, but to the neighboring tribes as well. The festivities consist of dancing, singing and games, while beeves are kept constantly roasting, it being a perpetual barbecue for thirty days. The dancing nevsr ceases, and prises are usually awarded to the per son who remains on the ground long est. It is not infrequent for a brave to dance unceasingly for twenty to thirty hours. - At one given a short time ago by Chief Strualeeps at least fifteen thousand dollars was expended, and in a private letter from a friend there I learned that another chief is soon to give one intended to eclipse that." Itx, Oldest Care. - According to Scripture, curses were known from the beginning of man. Ihittho earliest curse the world has authentic record of is .found inscribed on a door-socket of King Sargon of Kabylonia, 8S00 It. C, in the Assyric logioal collection of the University of Pennsylvania. The inscription which has been translated by Dr. H. V. preeht, ot the university, calls down the vengeance of the gods, Bel Shainash and Ninna, upon the bold dis turber of the stone. . ... A Pointer, C. W. Chapman,;" style... Of Thirty Years Experience,' is Desireous of Locating in Athena. Sign and Buggy painting. Charges to suit the hard times. Read These Prices. 11 cans Axle grease.. 5 gal can Machine oil Binding twine per lb Draper 12-foot Hodge Header Spout draper a ii vii.ii. r.rAvtra for the fnllnwlnor machines. Pitts t ase mid Woodbury. Headers Pitts, case, Randolph, C raver, Piano, Oregon Haines Mowing; machine extras for Champion any style, Whitely, Empire, Woods, Buckeye- Binders vhit..iv Hiwkeve. ix-crinc and Piano. Draper and draper-sticks for any kind of ma chines. . , ......,. ..U.IK1- 41 a We can runiisn repairs lor any imM.-iiiii n lowest possl ble cost- If you do not see what you THE C- -A BAEEETT CO. .A.. THE SHAVING, IIAIRCUTTING SHAMPOOING, IIAIRSINGING, In Latest Styles tfr HOT OR COLD WATER BATHS, 25 CENTS. Carpet Remnants HALF PRICE WALL PAPEB THE SAME. JESSE FAILING, FIRST MTiORlIL MAT " ; OF STHENfl. Pays " " L. D. THE FARMER'S , Meat Market The nlace to net vour fresh ....Beef, Veal, Pork and Mutton. Fish in season. J. BREHM, Proprietor, Athena, Oregon Thomas V. Unites, Henry '. Payae, H. Konse, Receiver. , S PULLMAN" ELEGANT TOURIST i SLEEPING CARS DINING CARS SLEEPING CARS ! Fnal J MlHBenpalls I iliH I tnrxo J fcrnnd Farh 4 roekstoa I Helena 1 BKtle. THROUGH TICKETS. TO Chirac WahiB8tit rbllalrlphta &ew lerk KoMaa tad All ratals Kat aatl Kaath ' TIME 8CUEDVLE. Trains arrive every eduestltiy at 11 a. ni. aud depart at ll l't m. "r time cards, curds, iutui and tiokssi, call on or writ J. A. Mm-irluuil. Anvut, AUi.-im, Orffcon. or A. IX Charlton, Assistant Gfiierul "HSsviiger Agent, in Morrison U Cor. Third, JVrllnU, Or When in Pendleton stop at the Golden Rate Hotel., The bet of rooms and elegant fare. Free bus to aad from il 'jrains. R , . PAO.IF D - ::: N ' All Jobs . .. . Entrusted to him will be done honestlv Satisfaction is guaranteed in all his Work. Plain and decorative paper hanging, house 1 00 1 75 8 cts 28 50 10 00 Threshers Pitts, Case, Advance. Powers iiuvuii nuui kw pwubiuh! umc uu . want you must ask for it we are sure to ha veit. ELECTRIC BARBER SHOP. Main Street, Pendleton, South side Main Street. p. i. . tij.il., ... ., . . 't. . .- ; i --.-juui' '-m -T,,-.'j:,i.i;...j.-i.,-..Ai.;.':T.1i;-,.K-4-'!;----,.-. r fYy-jS-T-rt--i-?Wl CAPITAL STOCK, SURPLUS, - $BOOOO $21,000 interest on time deposits. Proper attention given to collections. Deals In foreign and domestic escape. LtVKLY. Cas'itcr, Athena, Oregon H All kinds of smoked meats ik Hams lard and Bacon... If The very best of Sausages I.ODCK DIKEtTOUY A P. ft A.M. NO. 60 MEETS THE . First and Third Saturday Evenings if each month. Visitinn bretheren cor iially invited to visit the lodge. r. O. O. F. NO. 73, MEETS EVERY Friday niszht. Visiting Odd Fellows n good standing always welcome. A 0. U. W. NO. 104, MEETS THE Second and Fourth Saturdays of month. Fred Rozenswieg, Recorder. i tiikva pa MP. NO. 171. Woodmen of the World, meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of ?noh month, v ismngL-nopiwra uiwv in come. V. t. U6BIH, 4ivr YTHIAN, NO. 29, Thursday Night. MEETS EVERY P 8. SHARP, riiyslciaq nnd Surgeon- Oills promptly answered. Btrwt, Athena, Oregon. Office on Third R. I. N. RICHARDSON, 1-EB.tTIVE ritOHTUETIt BEXTIST. THENA, - - OREGON E.DePeatt, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Athesa, Ore Dr. Price's Cream Baking; Powder AwmnM Cold MU MidwmMr Fair. Son Francisco. For Sal. of the best residences in Will sell cheap or trade for One town, cattle. For particulars apply at this office. PENDLETON'S BIG STORE. iE IB oooao ft is now selling during this month, nearly everything in the house AT REDUCED PRICES CLOTHING has reduced prices and odd suits where we have but one or two of a line left are closed at cost. DRY GOODS ; Have all special prices during this Sale, and the lists of which can be seen at the counter. WINTER GOODS especially have felt the sharp cutting of prices. We don't carry over unseasonable goods for an other year, but close them out and buy new. SCRIP as advertised, is given during this Sale. fsSTMention this paper when you are trading at the BOSTON STORE W. P. LEACH, -LEADING FURNITURE DEALER 1 THE ATHEM MARKET FRANK BEAL, proprietor; MEAT ALWAYS ON AFRESH Highest Cash Price paid V for Butcher's Stock. ''V - ia Mrjctly YOU GET THE VERY BEST AND LOTS OF IT, WHEN YOU SPEND MONEY WITH BEALE Main' Street, Yes, wheat bought at W. & C Co's railway Athena every day this 1 HL 'igv IF YOU WISH TO borrow wjone 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 gooa lniereei ana nave n wen secured; nave Ueeds, 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- his own policies and guarantees correctness, aud 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 an v J W SMITH, ATHENA, OREGON, (THE PRESS FOR THE NEWS-ONLY $1.50 PER YEAR TO at Cost! -SUCCESSOR TO N. A. MILLER, THE o HAND We buy far Cash and seU for Athena, Oregon all Stations on the O. R, k N.. and lines. Farmers may see mi n winter. C. F. BULFINCH, ......Agent for Dement Bros. DIARY PUBLIC