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ATHENA.
JUNE 12,1896,
"The Eagle hopes its two influ
ential friends, the Athena Press,
and Weston LeadeT, are satisfied
They succeeded, with the aid of the
East Oregonian, in defeating Dave
McDannald, the best man on the
democratic ticket. It's most un
fortunate that good men should be
afflicted with advocates of this
character, but often they are and it
ranhot be heloed in anv way that
we know of." Milton Eagle. - .
Just to show the people of Uma
tilla county so far as the Press , is
concerned in the above reference
and to further imnreBS unon our
learned and highly esteemed con
1 'temporary that tricnaper had hiroVn
... . i . . i . i ' .
a box witn tne na nuien aown, we
give the vote of the precincts
which the Press is published,
cast for assessor, also the vote
Milton precincts, where the Eagle
snnra in all its clorv. and that of
Valley, the home of McDannald,
In South Athena precinct, Mc
Dannald received 54 votes, Gillam
36: North Athena precinct gave
McDannald 66 votes, and Gilliam
secured 36 votes only. The total
vote given the democratic nominee
in both precincts was 120 and Gil
lam only captured 72, McDannald
receiving a plurality of 48 votes
over the republican nominee. This
is the way the Press and the voters
stood by Dave McDannald. But
how about the two Milton precincts
and Valley? Well, that's differ
ent. South Milton gave McDan
nald 40 votes and Gilliam 108;
North Milton, McDannald 29 and
Gilliam 105144 plurality for the
republican nominee over the man
who is a "hail fellow well met,"
and one .who has done much to
build up the Eagle and Milton I
In Valley precinct McDannald re
ceived 38 votes, and his populist
opponent was given 33 a plurality
of only 5 votes for McDannald.
Thus would it seem that the Eagle
man is sparring for wind, and the
worn chestnut regarding the Pend
leton "ring" has been roasted to
ashes and thrown to the four winds
if one may judge from the number
of votes, cadt in the East End for
the Pendleton ticket.
Self-confidence is a vital elo
ment in the development of the
individual. It is the faith of the
individual in himself, in his pow
ers and possibilities. It is this
that gives unity, strength and aim
to his life and makes him a power
in the world. It is a confidence
that is based on individual honesty.
It is not that arrogant self-conceit
that looks down patronizingly and
complacently on its superiors, that
feels that it can accomplish all
things, that it is dependent on no
man. Self-conceit magnifies all its
powers, minifies all its weakness,
cheats itself and thinks it
cheats the world. Self-conceit
makes a man eclipse himself with
himself. But true self-confidence,
through individual honesty; sees
all its weakness, all the thin places
in its armor for fighting the world,
but docs not accept them ns final. It
realizes that success means only
the crowning of a struggle, the
ending of years of labor, it means
payment of price and the true in
dividual is ready and willing to
pay. The individual without con
fidence is like a ship without a
rudder, its destination is only as it
drifts, not as it is directed and con
trolled. Many of the failures in
life are not due to lack of ability
or power, it is only from lack of
self-confidence to make that ability
. felt and recognized by others.
President Cleveland's veto of
the river and harbor bill has been
overridden by both house and sen-
ate and the measure has therefore,
become a law. This action will
not likely be endorsed by the great
majority of the American people.
If the treasury was filled to over
flowing, there might be some little
excuse for this action, but with a
depleted treasury and no succor in
sight, the people will side with the
president rather than with congress
The people want ah economical
president, and thrifty administra
tion of business affairs of the na
tion, and for that reason will not
sustain the action of their repre
sentatives. The bill is a measure
built on the log-rolling principle.
It is extravagant, and opens up in
terminable private contract deal
ings of the most dangerous kind.
Its good features will not atone for
the many bad ones.
The Portland Dispatch very
truthfully remarks: "One need
not be surprised to see the Chicago
convention adopt a square silver
platform, and there need be no sur
prise follow if the name of Pennoy-
er appears on the ticket nominated
at that convention as the candidate
for vice-president. No other name
would be a stronger vote getter in
the states designated as "silver
states." The governor could give
a bond to deliver the electoral vote
of California, Nevada, Washington,
Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah,
Colorado and the two Dakotas. On
the money question the governor
is in full harmony with the silver
sentiment of the party and in sym
pathy with it on all other questions
It is very possible that a sena
torial deadlock will deprive Oregon
of any legislature next year. The
republicans will have about sixty
members and the majority of the
remaining thirty will be populist
The republican strength will be
about equally divided, and unless
they can eet together it will be
impossible to elect. Verily it be
gins to look as though the halls of
the senate will be depopulated
through inability of legislatures to
elect. It, however, will have the
good effect of hastening the time
when senators will be elected by
the people.
A bill should be introduced in
the next legislature to amend the
constitution so that the elections
in Oregon should take place in
November and not in June. We
ought to be in line with the other
states in this matter. It would be
a great saving to the people if our
elections could be brought off in
November. This year Oregon has
to undergo the expense of two
elections, when one might be made
to answer all purposes. The next
legislature has something to do
if
they will only do it, and not foo
away its time as the last one did.
It is better and more economical
government the people need in the
county as well as state, and since
they have expressed their choice of
those who shall serve in official
capacities, no doubt believing they
were making the best selections, it
is to be hoped they will not be dis
appointed. Good official service
and low taxes are two things that
are demanded, and the latter can
be had if officials will keep in mind
that office is a public trust, not a
private snap.
. It is amusing to lit ten to the
observations of the people on the
recent election. One Bays: "I be
lieve wheat will now go up to a
dollar a bushel." Another replies,
'It will now go so low that no
man will pay for the cutting of
it." The recent election will not
effect the price to any extent, eith
er one way or the other.
The "big men" in the republi
can party in the east are now de
claring that the St. Louis conven
tion will nominate Major McKin
ley for president on the gold plat
form and his letters of acceptance
will be a strong pledge that during
his administration the gold stand
ard will be maintained and every
assault upon it repelled.
The American congress shows
great ability in condemning the
system which impoverishes the na
tional treasury. It can also show
great ability in passing the most
impoverishing appropriation bills
known to history.
O.NEKentuckian has been sent to
prison for twenty-eight years for
killing another Kcntuckian during
a quarrel over water. It is natural-
y supposed that the man who is
now dead attempted to induce the
man who is still alive to drink
some of the stuff. There is already
talk of a pardon. -'
An exchange says that apples
may be kept two years by wrap
ping them in newspapers in such a
way as to exclude the air. The
newspaper must, however, be one
which the subscription has been
paid in full, or the dampness re
sulting from what is due will cause
the fruit to spoil.
A young woman in Kansas was
arrested for throwing kisses. That's
right. Such ridiculous things
ought, to be sat down upon. If,
however, she had delivered them
in the proper way, it is probable
there would have been no unpleas
ant results.
The Yamhill bimetallic union
have called a state convention to
meet at McMinnville on July 9, to
arrange for a state organization
composed of men pf all political
parties. The convention will be
composed of 298 delegates.
OBITUARY.
Lula Myrtle Whiteman. The
subject of this sketch was born
near Athena, Umatilla county,
Oregon, July 21, 1880, and died at
Walla Walla, Washington, May
21, 1896, being aged fifteen years
and ten months.
Three years last September the
parents decided to move to Walla
Walla that their children might
have better opportunity for school
ing. Up to this time Myrtle was
considered one of the healthiest
and most promising children of
the family. But during the win
ter a demand was made by the
city authorities that all school
children be vaccinated. From
this ordeal Myrtle never recovered
This led to a complication of ail
ments from which the dear little
girl suffered for three long years.
1 he most tender nursing and per
haps as good medical skill as
could be secured proved in vain for
restoration .of former health.
Myrtle had a mind of more than
ordinary brightness, and was pas
sionately fond of good, wholesome
reading. From early childhood
8he was religiously inclined, and a
little more than two years before
her death made a public confession
of her faith and united with the
Christian church.
Remarkably patient and resigned
was this little maiden down to the
last moment, giving abundant evi
dence that she was ready and will
ing to go when the summons
Bhould come. And soon it came
early in the morning, and early in
that sweet life and as a smile lit
up the beautiful face, the angelic
spirit flew away to a fairer clime.
OBITUARY.
Mr. Frank B. Mansfield, died at
the home of his aged parents near
Woodhull, Illinois, May 9, 1896
aged about 33 years.
In youth Mr. Mansfield obeyed
the Gospel, since which time he
lived an exemplary christian life
His sainted wife and his child
crossed over before , him. Hence
the whole family have entered into
the fullness of eternal life.
Mr. Mansfield had been a suffer
er for some months with quick con.
sumption, and hoping to recover
by a change of climate and desir
ing to visit his two uncles and one
aunt, F. M.. B. F. and A. Mans
field, he came to them last summer,
From here he went to California
and from there to Arizona, and
thence back to Illinois, where in
the . triumphs of the christian's
faith, he bid good bye to all on
earth, and now one more of the en
franchised dwell beyond the stream
We sadlv bid farewell here.
Bat joyfully greet each othsr there,
G. Rushing.
The Congressional Ticket.
There hat been no change reported In
the vote in the first conereeaioual district,
In the second district, complete returns
from Grant count? have increased iUlia'
vote 133 and Quinn'a 150, ao that Ellis
leads Ouinn by 441 votes, the total be
ing : Ellis, 12,513 ; Qoinn, 12,073.
Notice of Final Account.
In the Circuit Court of the state of Oregon
for Umatilla county.
1 the umtter of the estate of Solomon
Wormley, Insolvent debtor.
Notice is herebv stven that the nnderslened
the awtimeeol the above entitled estate, ha
film! Htiii nrvaented fur settlement In the abov,
entitled court. Ills final account of his admln-
ixtmtlou of trie sain estate, ana tnt Mommy
ot said day has been appointed for the hear-
the at!i day of June, inhs, at iu o'ctwa a. m
lot or object ions to sum n
the set tlcmeiit thereof.
Dated, rnmtllla county. Oroiron, the Stlth
nay of way, inh. i u. ,ivki.y,
Assignee of said estate,
Painting .
In all Branches "
Neatly done by Chapman.
HOUSE PAINTING AND DECORATING. "
J. W. CHAPMAN, Athena.
W. D. HANSFORD & CO.,
Hardware....
Pumps, Pipe, etc., - -
PLUMBING A SPECIALTY.
629 Main Street,
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THE LARGEST LINE
OF SPORTING GOODS
carried in Umatilla county,
composed of
FIRE ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, HAMMOCKS.
CRAWFORD and SYRACUSE
...BICYCLES...
BICYCLE REPAIRS can be found at
TAYLOR'S, the Pendleton Hardware Man.
and Stoves.
TIN AND COPPERWARE.
- . Baker Barbed Wire.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
Pendleton, Oregon.
When you
Come to Pendleton
to make your purchases and have Cash to pay for
them, make sure you go to the . -
CASH STORE
that carries the largest stock of Dry Goods, Boots,
Shoes, Hats and Caps, Trunks, Valises and
clot
that is to be found in Eastern Oregon. "" Such an
one is the PEOPLE'S WAREHOUSE. They are a
Cash Store for the reason that they pay cash for
all their goods, sell all their goods for cash and
have to do only with cash people. : : ; :
WE SEW FREE OF CHARGE, ALL SHOES
BOUGHT OF US, THAT RIP.
We guarantee that our prices are the lowest, and
if found to the contrary, you can have your money
refunded. : : : i : : : : :
Heaviest Denim Overalls reduced to 35c a pair.
; The People's Warehouse. ;
2 Doors South of First National Bank
J W SMITH.
ATHENA, OREGON,
W. P. LEACH,
-N. A. MILLER;
LEADING FURNITURE DEALER
Carpet Store -
Largest Stock ever ! brought to Pendleton. Better
Goods and cheaper Prices. Agent for the Standard
and White Sewing Machines. Carpets and machines' at
about half former prices. ; Come and be convinced.
JESSE FAILING, Pendleton, Oregon.
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THE ATHENA MARKET
FRANK BEAL, proprietor.
AFRESH MEAT ALWAYS ON HAND
Highest Cash Price paid We buy for Cash and sell foi
for Butcher's Stock. Cash strictly
YOU GET THE VERY BEST AND LOTS OF IT,
WHEN YOU SPEND MONEY WITH
BEALE
Mais Street,
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OFSTBESB. .
Fays
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FISCHER'S NEW HARNESS SHOP
On both Harness and Collar,
You can save the dollar;
UtTiile the pennies take care of themselves.
North side Mais Street.
NOTARY PUBLIC
.SUCCESSOR TO
St
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Athena, Oregon
South side Main Street.
CAPITAL STOCK,
SUBPLTTS,
$ 60000
$21,000
interest on time deposits.' Proper attention
given to collections. Deals In foreign and
.; domestic exchange.
Bakkktt Cashier,
Athena, Oregon
Athexa, Obegok,
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