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ATHENA, MARCH. 13
190H
An official of the Oregon penitentiary
recently scaled the walls in the night,
moved about at his leaeuro nnd then
climbed out again. He selected as tbo
point of transit the placo where Tracy
and Merrill jiad gone in making their
escape. Of course he ran some risk,
for he could not be assured that the
guards were of the same sort that were
killed by the desperadoes, but this is
the sort the guards proved to be.
Naturally they were dismissed from
their positions, as they deserved to have
been. So would the former guards had
' not the outcome been sudden and final.
It is strange that the ghastly episode
failed to convey a lesson. The fact
leads to a suspicion that the Salem
prison is loosely and badly managed,
thinks the Tacoma Ledger. Oregon was
discredited by every detail of the break
made by Tracy a.id Merrill. Not only
was the escape without excuse, but the
dilatory pursuit was wholly ineffective,
iind the rewards offered were witbbeli
froiti .the people who tioally earned
thiftn. The burden of the chase fell to
officials of Washington and the courtesy
was never acknowledged. It waa
thought, however, that the Salem in
stitution would be conducted as a pris
on rather than as a place where convicts
might remain or which they might leave,
as best suited their tastes.
Tfhe new year is now two weeks over
twq months old. Editors always ex
pect subscribers to square up along
about the first of the year, especially
those who are delinquent, but as the
weeks pass by and the delinquents do
not show ,up. it wakes. the editor love
his ad vance subscribers the more and it
is then that he feels like requoting those
beautiful lines: . "How dear to my heart
is the steady subscriber, who pays in ad
vance at the birth of the year; who lays
down his money and does it quite glad
ly, and cast round the office a halo of
cheer. He never says '(stop it, I cannot
afford it,' nor 'I'm getting more papers
now than I can read,' but always says,
'Send it, the family likes it; in fact, we
all think it a real household need.'
How welcome he is when he steps in the
sanctum; how he makes our hearts
throb, how he makes our hearts dance.
We outwardly thank him, we inwardly
bless him, the steady subscriber who
pays in advance."
Securing decision of the department
to establish an irrigation system in Ore
gon evidences the fact that Mr. Moody
is an untiring worker for the state he
has represented the paBt four years in
congress, and had he accomplished
nothing ehie, this alone would entitle
him to credit, says The Dalles Times
Mountaineer. But since his term as
congressman for the Second Oregon
District has expired, and having de
clined to accept an appointment to office
by the president, as told in the Wash
ington dispatches of last Friday, signify
ing his intention to retire to private life,
return to bis home in this city and de
vote himself to business, all may view
his public career from a dispassionate
standpoint, and when this is done, it
must be conceded that he has been a
faithful public servant, a diligeut and
effectual worker for tha interest of Ore
gon. While he may not have accom
plished all his constituents expected of
him, in fact he has not accomplished all
for Oregon that he hoped to, perhaps
more than any other congressman Ore
gon has ever had, and he can retire from
pn'.lu" I if." h itd hon-irs. It in to he hoped
tu. i: - ,iwir !! tv t uuluiug
and successful a worker as he.
In connection with the situation in
Morocco, the Spanish fleet is to be
mobilized. Where did Spain get a fleet?
The men behind the guns have re
ceived due credit, and now Admiral
Schley H'l.tMi.Ui the fatuous phrase by
adding "the men before the furnace."
The amendment will be unanim' u ly
accepted. 1 - ,
President Eliot, of Harvard, com
plains that the graduates of that institu
tion are cot becoming the fathers of
enough childrep. This seems to 'indi
cate that they are marrying into the
very best circles.
It is to be remembered that when
Turkey engages in a "holy war" it is a
holy terror.
Mr. Carnegie1 would like to be a father
to any deserving nation that is
trouble.
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GOVEBNMENT COXSTRCCTIOK.
The ways of the new battleship Con
necticut at the Brooklyn navy yard are
complete and an announcement made
that work on the actual laying of the
keel will probably begin next week. In
naval circles the progress in the con
struction of the Connecticut will be fol
lowed with closest interest. In the first
place, the battleship is being built by
th United States at one of its own
yards, something that has not been done
since the days of the old wooden ships
of war. It has been contended by many
high authorities that the building of the
nation's warships could be done better
and more cheaply by private contract
than by the nation itself. In order to
put the problem to a fair test the gov
ernment decided to construct the Con
necticut itself and at the same time let
the contract for her sister ship, the
Louisiana, to a private contractor. The
results, it is expected, will determine
the question as to whether Uncle Sam
in future hod better build his own war
ships. There is another reason why , the
building of the Connecticut attracts un
usual attention. The ship will be the
largest ever built by the United States
navy. ho is to carry the heaviest
armor and t' e imi-t powerful ordnance
for a vessel of her class upon a trial
displncement of jiot more than 16,000
tons, nnd is to havo the highest practical
speed and the greatest radius of action.
The ship will, of -course, be built of
steel, and her hull protected at the
water line by a complete circle of arma
ment. She is designed as a flagship and
everything upon her will be of the most
modern character,
AtltliBtated.
The Brooklyn Eagle is responsible for
the following stately rhyme, if a mind
that works in such wise may be regard
ed as responsible:
In the State of Mass.,
There lives a lass
I love to go N. Cm
No other Miss.,
Can e'er, I Wis.,
lie half so dear to me.
R. I. is blue,
And her cheeks the hue
Of shells where waters swash
On her pink white phiz
There Nev. Ariz.
The least complexion Wash.
La.! could I win
The heart of Minn.,
I'd ask for nothing more.
But I only dream
Upon the theme,
And Conn, it o'er and Ore.
Why ia it, pray,
I can't Ala.
This love that makes me 111.?
N.Y., O., Wy.
Kan. Nev. Ver. I.
Propose to her my will?
I shun the task
'Twould be to ask
This gentle maid to wed,
And so, to press
My suit, I guoss
Alaska Pu. instead.
MOTHERHOOD
The greatest ambition of Amer
ican men and women ia to have
homes Moused with ohildrea. The
woman afflicred with fomale dis
oase is constantly menaced with
becoming a childless wife. No
niedlnine can restore dead or
gans, but Wine of Cardui does
regulato derangements that pre
vent conception; does prevent
miscarriage; docs restore weak
functions and shattered nerves
and does bring babies to homes
barreu and desolate for years.
Wine of Cardui gives worueu the
health and strength to bear heal
thy children. You can get a
dollar bottlo of Wine of Cardui
from your dealer.
71UE"CARDU!
143 Martet btreet.
Memphis, Tenu., April' i. 1801.
In Fabruarv ml, I took one bottle of
SL. Crdul and one package of
Thd(ord' Black-Draught. I cadbeeu
Jte Team and bad Borer
S'wn birth to a ehild until t took Wlue
of Cardui. Now I ammotherof a fine
bby girl which wu born March , 1901.
The baby weigh fourteen pounda and I
fel ai well aa any penon could feel.
Now my home ia happy and I never will
be without Wine of Cardui ia my honae
again. Mrs. J. W. O. SMITH.
IlTor dTtc and Uuntnra. a.lrNa, Mn
5"'P',;,nA V- ! A.ttj.f,iiI
wit' The rVtranooga UetUeiue Conirany,
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OVERFLOW NG IvTH
A wealth of new and attractive goods shown iu every line. It almost seems unreasonable to expect to sell so much
furniture, carpets, wallpaper, etc., yet if good gooJ j appeal to my patrons and I know they do my efforts to supply the
demands of the season with better qualities at lower prices, will be appreciated. I have assembled for your inspection the
newest creations in furniture, carpets, wallpaper, etc. My furniture lioes are produced in in the best Eastern factories in
the world's centers of furniture manufacturing. My carpets are made by people who have put 60 years of knowledge and
experience in developing a perfect article. My wallpaper is produced by. Standard Mills, whose names are a sufficient
guaranty for their qualities. No order to large for my facilities in house furnishings; no order to small for my consideration.
The satisfaction in carpet buying lies in getting the greatest value for your money. Not only in appearance, but in actual
quality. I invite you to lines of superior design and to prices no higher than elsewhere. My carpet department is now
more complete than ever. I am sure I can please you. I am enjoying a splendid traden jast now in a fine wool ingrain
carpet that 1 make, line and lay on your floor at a special price per yard of 75c. ..Ask to be shown this carpet when in my
store, whether you need carpet or not. You will be surprised to see the pretty patterns that come under this low price.
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Solid Oak Bedroom Suit
Only $27.00 ;
My line of bedroom suits is now more complete than ever.
If you are in need of a suit you can certainly find what will
please you, both in quality and price, at my store. I am sell
ing fine solid oak 3 piece suit dresser, fitted with best French
plate oval mirror, fine large commode and good bed, for only
$27. Other oak suits at $28, 829, 830, $35, $40, $45, $56,
$09 and $72.
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CHIFFONIERS
These very desirable articles of fur
niture are almost indespensible in the
home. I have a half dozen different
styles on my floor. From the plain
est design in ash, without mirrors, up
to the solid oak with shaped mirrors
in best French bevel plate. The
prices are $9, $12.50, $13, $13.50,
$14 and $16.
Miller the Rustler,
CITY BAKERY
S) Q) Q) !) (&))!) Q) i) Q) Q) Q)
FRESH BREAD, ROLLS
PIES, CAKES, ETC
DAILY '$ $
HENRY P. SCHILDS. PROPRIETOR-
NORTH SIDE MAIN STREET
ftjgjdj jL JS Je jj&JP
CITY" BAKERf
Everything
For
House Keeping
Purposes
930
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See our stock before you buy.
Baker & Folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Poatoffice. Pendleton.
Bradley and Oliver gang, walking
and Sulkey Plows.
We Carry a Very Complete Line of
$10.00 for
It is very similar to picture, has good, substantial frame, fitted with 3 rows best
tempered steel springs. The covering is a good quality velore in assorted colors,
with deep biscuit tufting, fastened with patent steel buttons. , 6 feet long and 28
inches wide. The best couch I ever sold for the money. Price only $10. Other
couches at $12, $14, 815, $17, $19, $20.50 and $22.
Don't
cifi: Coast to Chicago and Cincinnati. Don't fail to write
us about your trip as we are in a position to give' you some
valuable information and assistance. 5319 miles of track over
which are operated some of the finest trains in the world.
For particulars regarding freight or passenger rates and service,
call on or address,
Jr C. LINDSEY, T. P. & P. A. B., H. TRUMBULL, Com'l Agent.
U2 Third St., PORTLAND, ORE
FIRST NSTMSL
H. O. Adams, President.
X.J Kirk, Vice-President.
CAPITAL STOCK,
SURPLUS,
Proper attention given to
and domestic
F.8. Lc Grow, Cashier,
INCORPORATED
I Jjiif
ii Mil
Combination Cases
Not a more useful piece of furniture made. The finest
line of Combination Cases ever shown in Athena are to be
seen now on my floor. They are direct from the best fac
tory of this kind in the country. New in design with
pretty French plate mirrors in fancy shapes, set them off in
fine style. These cases have large book-room space with
adjustable shelves. The writing table i large and roomy
with nicely pigeon-holed space for the household bills. The
desk lid closes up over this work and locks, affording pro
tection and security. The prices are $26, $28, $30, $38.
This Couch
Athena, Oregon.
uess at It
but if you are going east write us for our
rates and let us tell you about the service
and accomodations oSered by the Illi ois
Central Railroad. Through Tourist
Cars via the Illinois Central from Pa-
BMK. OF STHEM I
C. A. Barrett, 1
P. E. Colburn, Directors
K. S. LrfsGrow, ) Zi
$ 60,000 I
5,000 I
collections. Deals In foreign
exchange.
f. M. Kicmp, Assistant Cashier gj
Hardware Etc. Etc
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Most goods for
jROSS & WORTHINGTON,
ly Request. . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Curry, of the Curry Optical Co.,
of Walla Walla, will make a professional visit to
Athena, Wednesday, March 18.
YOUR EYES EXAMINED FREE
THEY ARE KNOWN TO BE RELIABLE.
AI. J.
The Best
General
Morris Bldg.,
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THE STANDARD PENS EVERYWHERE. ; 150 Styles ''"e'r'oaS -pS15t!?-
Cnlrf h All tatinitiirft
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Rock Springs & Cumberland
Special Rates on Car Lots i
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A. M. GIL,L,IS7
CHARLES GAY
Candies, Nnts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
. CLUB ROOM iN CONNECTION
...ATHENA LUMBER COMPANY ...
H. H.CURTIS, Manager.
We respectfully solicit a liberal share of your patronage. We
will give you entire Satisfaction. .
WE KEEP OH HAKD A JiRGE STOCK OF ROSLYN COAL
OFFICE m YARD, MAIN STREET. WEST OF RAILROAD. CORRESPCXDEKCE EESPECTFUUY SOLICIT!
ODE Front
Agents for
Starch, Soda,
Extracts, Teas,
Baking Powders, Etc
the least Money.
:: Next Door to Post Officer
BAGLEY
in Groceries
and
to
Athena, Oregon
STEEL PENS
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STEEL PEW CO. is j.i.h si., mw twii.
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