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(lie PKE88 Athena, Oregon
ATHENA, JUNE 17, 1898.
It is contended by General Miles
and others that nothing will be
gained by invading Cuba until we
can send at least 100,000 men. Be
cause it will be useless to make an
nttack upon Havana with a land
force much smaller than that. Al
though nothing official has been or
will bo given out on this subject,
there iB excellent authority for
saying that it will require at least
three or four weeks to equip enough
of tho volunteers to make up that
number. Although extra efforts
were put forth to make a good
showing at Camp Alger when the
president went to review the volun
teers there, the lack of equipment
was made painfully apparent by
the fact that only two-thirds of the
20,000 men in camp could take part
in the parade, and the equipment
of many of them in line is utterly
worthless for fighting purposes.
The same condition exists at all
the mobilizing points. The men
are ready and anxious to fight, but
they are not properly prepared to
do so. But tho work of preparing
them is not being allowed to lag.
In the early days of America,
and in fact up to thirty years ago,
American men supported their
women. It was not considered
right that women should enter into
avocations occupied by men. Their
field for employment was confined
to the school room and factory, but
now we find women filling places
in stores and offices, in the profes
sions, on the road as commercial
travelers, and in short, wherever
there is employment offered to the
American girl, there she is found.
We honor her independence in
earning a livelihood for herself, but
deplore the fact that she has been
forced to desert her natural sphere.
Women were created to bo the
wives and mothers of the race.
Their natural attractions are to
home and homo surroundings, but
customs are driving them from.this
sphere.
Beplying to a question in the
house of commons as to whether
the British government or any of
the European powers havo auy in
tention of intervening to secure
the termination of tho Spanish
American war, Balfour, tho govern
ment leader, said: "Her majesty's
government will gladly tako any
favorable opportunity for promot
ing a cessation of hostilities und
negotiations for peace, but any ac
tion upon its part far this purpose
can only be undertaken if there is
a reasonablo proispcct that it will
be well receivod by both parties
and likely to lead to an agreement
between them. Unfortunately
there it not sufficient grounds for
believing that this condition ex
ists." The Spanish authorities hesitate
about exchanging Hobson and his
parly. Corvera refers tho matter
to the local governor and the lat
ter refers it to Blanco. The Boise
Statesman is of tho opinion that it
may requiro several months to
reach Blanco, if tho insurgents
have succeeded in severing com
munication. In that event tho
prisoners may remain in prison
until the end of the war. It seems
likely that the Spaniards fear that
the men have gained too much
knowledge of the fortifications,
harbore, etc.; that they would bo
able to furnish Sampson with
valuable information if they wero
permitted to return to the lleet at
once.
The Portland Tribune filled tho
mission for which it was establish
ed, that is, it fought to reinstate
Senater Mitchell, and failing in
that attempt, turned up its little
' t . rn twI AXnA Tlilia 11' 1 1 1 nil mn,n.
llliu Ulbu. aiuo mil ait ijjviti-
ing papers die that attempt to start
in Portland, unless they are backed
by sufficient capital to make them
real newspapers. Any paper start
ed in Portland must be equally as
good as theOregonian. It must give
all the news, and to do this must
have plenty of money back of it. A
paper cannot be run in Portland on
wind, and whoever attempts to es
tablish one with less than $250,000
will seek an early grave.
Schley needed balloons on his
fleet when he got Cervera bottled
up in Santiago. Only within the
last day or two has it b:en deter
mined positively that all Cervera's
ships are in tho harbor, the infor
mation being gained from the in
surgents. If there had been bal
loons on the fleet one of them
could have been sent up to com
mand b view ol the harbor over
the hills enclosing the entrance.
The case was of a kind that was
probably never thought of by naval
authorities, and we may now ex
pect to see fleets provided with
means of looking over such eleva
tions. A recently published article,
commenting upon the reduction in
value of farm land in New York
and New Jeremy, calls especial at
tention to the fact that tho markets
in New York City, which were
formerly supplied with vegetables
from these two states, now receive
their supplies from tho south,
which, through recent develop
ments in rapid transportation, re
frigerator cars and other modern
developments, are able to place the
products of their cheap labor, rich
Boil and favorable climate in the
markets of the great cities in com
petition with those located nearer.
So far as the Spaniards are con
cerned, the Philippine question is
likely to be settled before our
troops reach Manila. The Spanish
commander is on his last legs, and
in a few days wo may expect to
hear that his forces have surren
dered. However, our people will
find plenty to do. A government
is to bo established. No matter
what may eventually bo decided
upon, the islands must for the
time being be ruled by our military
authorities. Tho navies may not
relish that program, but they will
be obliged to submit to it.
Tho time is not long until the
fourth of July, and tho committees
which have chargo of tho prepara
tions for tho Athena celebration
should got to work at once. Adver
tising, posters and programs can
not bo put before tho public, until
tho features, attractions and amuse
ments have been arrangod for.
The feeling grows lhat a large
force will be needed at the Philip
pines. It is now suggested that at
least 35,000 men will bo sent
there.
An exchange reminds Admiral
Sampson that there is an excellent
dry dock at Havana. This will
come in handy a little later.
lEasy to Take
izaasy to Operate
Are features peculiar to Hood's Pills. Email In
size, tasteless, cfllclcut, thorough. As one man
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said : You never know you
have taken a pill till it Is all
I Pills
over." 2M. C. I. Hood & Co.,
Proprietors, Lowell, Mass.
The only pills to take with Hood's SarsanarlUa.
Ym. McBride,
V.lVrtler In.'.'
PURE DRUGS & MEDICINES.
Pine Chemicals. Pharmaceutical
Specialties, Dye Staffs,
Shnifie.
Toilet Fancy article, Comba,
Broahoa, Perfumery, Powder,
Preparation for tho teeth.
3 Prescript loin carefully vompoumloit.
Kverytlilng Hit-cutx at the "Palace."
LVK tHKECTOMY
AF. A A. M. NO. 80 MEETS THE
. First and Third Saturday Evening
f each month. VUiting brethereu cor
iially invited to vuit the lodge.
I O. O. F. NO. 73, MEETS EVERY
1. Friday nij(ht. Visiting Odd Fellows
n good standing always welcome.
AO. U. W. NO. 104, MEETS TH
Second and Fourth Saturdays ol
each month. Lake France,
Recorder.
A THENA CAMP, NO. 171, Woodmen of the
M World, meet lot and 8rd Wednesdays ol
aach month. Visiting Choppers always wel
eome. o. C. Osburjt, Clerk.
I)YTIfIAN, NO. 29, MEETS EVERY
. Thursday Night.
g F. BHARP.
Physician and Surgeon.
ChIIs promptly answered. Office on Third
street, Athena, Oregon,
J. C. SMITH, M.D.
Athena, Oregon.
Office at Palace Drng Store. Calls
promptly answered, day or night.
J A. BEST, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon.
Office over Brant's Store, Weston.
R. J. SLATER,
ATTORNEY-AT.LAW,
Athena, Oke.
LOUIS F. TOVAR, M. D.,
SURGEON DENTIST.
Fine work at short notice, with the best
kind of materials, neat and artistically done.
Fillings In Oold and Silver a specialty.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Third St. - Athkna, Oregon
.. Take the .V
WASHINGTON &
COLUMBIA RIVER
RAILWAY
In Connection with the
Isroz?-tItLexnzL
3?aco
FOR
TACOMA, SEATTLE, '
SPOKANE, ST. PAUL,
ST. LOUIS, CHICAGO.
KANSAS CITY and OMAHA,
AND ALL POINTS
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.
The Best Tourist Sleepers
Pullman Sleepers
Dining Cars
For further information apply to
J. A. MUIBHEAD, Agent,
Athena, Oregon.
Or to FREDERICK ROGERS,
G. F. & P. Agt, Walla Walla, IV ash.
SLOWEST RATES.
KIAHT TIMK BPUKliULKS ARIUVB
2:43 a in. Pendleton, 8alt 0:27 p. in.
take, Donver.Oiim
lia, Chicago and
Kast vlu Oregon
Short Lino.
:27 . m. Suoknne.Rosslund, f:45 a, m.
Hi. Paul, Duluth,
Chicago and Ktwti
via Ureat Northern
11:10 a. in, Weston, Milton 3:j p. m.
and wnila Walm
3:13 p. in. Pendleton, Port- 11:10 a. in.
land and points
east and west
8 p.m. OCKA2 STKKMSIUM p. 111.
All sailing dates
subject to change.
For San Francisco
Hail June 3, , U, 13,
13, IS, 21, 1M, 27, 30.
FpTTiu To Alaska 3 p. ni.
sail June 7, 23
Sprint COM'MBIA K1VKH P. .
Ex. Sunday btkamkks. Ex. Vnmloy
To Astoria and
waylaudlcgs
ft . WIULAXKTTO 4:30 p. III.
Ex. Sunday KIVliH Kx- "uy
(Oregon City, New
berg, Salem way.
lauding.
Ta.ni. WII.LAMKTTR AND 3:30 p. III.
Tues., I'liur. YAMHIJ.1.KIVNKS Mou., Wed.
aud Sat, Oregon City, Day
jton and way.lund's
6 a. 111. jVIUAXKITI 4:30 p.m.
Tues., Tluir. rivkr Tues., Thur.
and Sat. iportland to Corral.
lis and way-Uui.t's
I.v Heparin m IT L&1?!"
Mm,"1 "w'.Ih Rewrlft to Lewlst'n Sun., Tues
"iTVrhtay Midlhur.
W. H. H. rlburt.
C. K. Drake, Am'iit Uvu'l Pm. Agent,
Athena. Pur'lnud, Ore.
TAFTS BILLIARD HALL
Carried the m et lin of Cigar , Tobaccos
and a ift thioki in the city. Cril
and inspect his stock.
Athena, - Oregon
JUNE SOth
The Caledonian Society will hold a Grand
Picnic and a series of Scotch games
Athletic Sports . .
of all kinds, with
One in Pendleton, before departure of
special train for Athena,, and one in Athena,
headed by the Athena Band and Kilted
Scotchmen and Bagpipes. Everybody cor.
dially invited to attend the picnic.
A. J. HISLOP, Secretary,
. Pendleton, Oregon.
The Fourth ot July
To Be Celebrated at
BINGHAM - SPRINGS
There will be a grand celebration at Bingham Springs of three
days, the 4th, 5th and 6th of July.
No pains will be spared to make the celebration most enjoyable.
The elegant Dance Hall will be thrown open each day from 10 to 12 a.
m., 2 to 4 p. m., and from 8 p. m. to the wee sma' hours. Kirkman's
Orchestra will furnish fine music. Persons wishing to dance will be
charged one dollar a couple or fifty cents each. This price includes all
the dances for the 4th, 5th and Gth. Children free. All are invited.
There will be '
NO CHARGE FOR GATE ENTRANCE.
The Swimming Pool has always been found a great attraction.
Bathing suits on hand. For further information address
MRS. H. E. WINGARD, Proprietress,
Bingham Springs, Oregon.
t QTTTTC! Tn TVTTT1 A
....$6.00 and up!
Marly 1 00 Styles to Select From t
i . - Finest (oieiKo and domestic fabrics, latest effects for this eeason.
fvnm tka Kaof n-nannra in aia aI A mnsi.i
Order Front Me
Save mure than one-half
and better fitting garment
sv i - y-v t t - . n
Lrarjnejiis uuv to i our jxacv measure
By expert cutters and made by Cret-claes city tailors.
Gent's Bicycle Suits
10 per cent off for 30 days on all goodd.
VV, A. Saunders, :
Summer Fallow Cultivator
AVhich will not choke up in the heaviest etubble is
what the farmer has been looking for.
I HAVE IT FOR YOU
W. H.
Main Street,
BLUSTER WON'T
Honest business methods is what tells. Your Grocery trade
is what I want. We bid for it on square business principles,
with a big fresh grocery stock from which to supply ali of
your wants, and at prices that are reasonable and just and
that defy competition.
The "BLUE FRONT"
Next Door to Postofficc.
THE PIONEER HARNESS SHOP
Is the place to get the best of Harness. ''Good
Workmanship and best of material," our motto.
W. E. YOUNG, Proprietor, - - - Athesa, Oregon
f THE NEW LUMBER YARD.
T MAIN STREET, ATHENA, OREGON.
A Complete Stock of
Rough and Dressed Lumber.
LOW PRICES.
A. M. GILLIS, Atliena, Oregon.
in Athena
Prizes for Competitors
o
CJTTDTi1
in price, get a more stylish, belter made
than you can get elsewhere.
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: : : Athena, Oke.
HAWES,
Athena, Oregon.
Wl
Athena, Oregon.
The Athena
J. L. REEDER, Pres.
We Respectfully
oi trie JPeople of Athena and
Surrounding Country.
The Athena Lumber Company respectfully call your attention to
the fact that they have established a lumber vard on Main street,
west of Railroad and respectfully solicit a liberal share of your pat
ronage, feeling that we can give entire satisfaction. We ask you- to
give us a call. .
Athena Lumber Co.
I FIRS! HM0N3L
m H. 0. Adams. President.
H. McArthur, Vice-President.
CAPITAL STOCK,
SURPLUS,
Proper attention given to
and domestic
E, L. JUrxktt, Cashier,
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FRANK J. BEALE
Proprietor oi
THE ATHENA MARKET
FRESH MEAT
Bought
THE "EXCHANGE" SALOON
WILL WELLS, PROPRIETOR
I KEEP THE
COOLEST AND BEST BEER
To Be Found in Town.
South Side Main Street
The Munson
Is "THE BEST" f ritiniMacMnB :
WW,!'
p an
Ji?::&: 4 THE
THE HIGHEST GRADE AND STANDARD OP EXCELLENCE
.... Controlled by no Trust or Combine ....
Address for particulars:
MUNSON TYPEWRITER COMPANY,
Manufacturers,
240-244 W. Lake Street, Chicago, Ills.
"We are
with the largest stock of Carpets, Oil Cloth, Linoleum
and Wall Paper ever brought to Pendleton. Also an
elegant line of Portieres, Lace Curtains, Table Covers and
Lounge Trimmings all of the latest styles and patterns.
"Beautiful" is the word for these goods." A few samples of
Carpet at Miller's furniture store, in Atheua.
J. W. Srri,
Office over Plrst Notional "Bank,
PARKER & FERGUSON .Proprietors of
SHAVING,
IIAIRCUTTING
THE
SHAMPOOING,
IIA1RSINGING.
In Latest Styles
HOT OR COLD WATER BATHS, 25 CENTS. rAt
Lumber Go
II. II. CURTIS, Mgr.
Solicit the Trade
MM OF ETBENfi I
. H. D. Dnvls, 1 j;
T. J. Kirk, VDlrectom
is. U Burnett, J
$ 60,000
10,000
collections. Deals In rorcign
exchange.
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SOUTH SIDE MAIN STREET
ATHENA
ALWAYS ON HAND
and sold. The highest market
price is always paid.
TypewriteX-
AtiienaJ'
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
Interchangeable Steel Typewheel,
lustring permanent alignment,
Perfect iight-swinging carriage,
Metal erasing plate,
Simplicity of construction,
Writing in sight,
90 letters and characters,
Standard keyboard.
-MUNSON" is especially guaran
leea in writing ior nve years irom
date of purchase.
onto our Job"
JlSSE FAILING, Pendleton, Oregon.
YoArx IPiibiiq.
- . ATHEAIA, ODBGON J
ELECTRIC BARBER SHOP,
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