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ATHENA, MAY 1, 190
THK rOLlTICAt, "MACHINE.1
- A person is generally more amused
than instructed on comments pro and
con by the press of the country on what
is termed the political "machine." The
"machine" won here! and the "machine"
was routed there I Much, if cot most of
this ' 'machine" talk is insincere, farther
than it it intended to damage some par
ticular crowd or some certain individual.
The machine referred to by one paper
may, and generally does, mean an en
tirely different crowd of fellows than the
"machine" referred to by another
paper. In fact, opposing "machines"
are in contemplation. Now all these
writers know that party simply means
organization. Party is nothing else. A
political party would go to pieces of its
own incoherency in the absence of man
agement. Managers must be represent
ative leaders. The "machine" there
fore of any party is but its organizers,
its managers and its leaders. A leader
is a boss. When he ceases to be a lead
er he is no longer a boss. Brains and
experience are essential to successful
management and leadership. Managers
together with the average member of
any organization, political or otherwise,
will naturally select the most astute of
their number as leaders. These are
called in politics "bosses" for short,
, and for pat comprehensiveness. But
the idea or notion that the average poli
tical boss is a dictator is foolishness.
The anti-boss crowd is as much of a
machine as the other phalanx. The
bosses take no steps, issue no orders,
only as a result of consultation and bar
monious conclusion. Every anti-ma
chine writer knows this. "Machines"
in the sense set out are necessary. It's
factions that are to be deplored, The
corporation has its directory which in
representing the stockholders directs the
president. The church has its trustees,
who in conversing the congregation in
structs its boss and leader, the preach
er. A "machine" is only dangerous
when it becomes a sodality, a faction or
a corrupt gang. Patronage and favor
itism may even stimulate patriotism and
elllciency, and are not therefore neces
sary to be categoried as corrupting
HgPncies.
Queen Alexandra of England is the
lutcst to join in the war against "race
suicide." The queen, it seems, has set
the pace by riding through the streets of
London holding little Prince Henry of
Wales in her lap, and now the society
leaders are following suit and parading
tho streets with any old sort of a baby
they can get their hands on. The
poodle lap dog has been given a black
eye.
quisition of mongolian territory is not
likely to give up any of that territory
when it has been brought under Russian
administration. .
''
Russia may have agreed to an ostensi
ble withdrawal, but it is quite certain
that there never was any intention of
giving up Russian control. All the
operations of the Russians in the Man
churian province during the past few
years have indicated that the czar was
there to stay. The administration has
not been one that indicated mere tem
porary occupation. - The foundations
were laid deeply, as they always are
when Russia once plants itself on alien
soil. While professions may have been
forthcoming that the province would be
turned back to China, the Russianizing
process has been at work all the while,
and with a view to eventual and abso
lute acquisition.
Other great powers may objcet to the
recent Russian demands made upon
China respecting the control of Man
churia, but possession is nine poiut of
tho law, despite the provisions of treat
ies and diplomatic promises. Formal
notes have not restrained the govern
ment of the czar from grabbing territory
in the past, and it is doubtful if they
accomplish that result now. Ex.
WASTING HOT AIR.
General Baldwin must have been
"loaded" when he said he liked Filipino
soldiers better than white soldiers be
cause it didn't matter how many were
killed. He was alluding to the native
scouts in the American army.
Everyone and everything are in good
humor when President Roosevelt is
Hround. Even the champion bucking
pony of the Black Hills refused to do
his usual stunts before the president.
, President Roosevelt is to all intents
and purposes out of the country. And
yet it is surprising how smooth things
run along Just the same.
Even Admiral Schley may go on the
lecture platform.
RUSSIA WON'T LET GO.
Those who are circulating petitions
asking that a referendum vote be had on
the Lewis and Clark fair appropriation,
The Dalles-Celilo portage appropria
tion and the Eddy corporation tax law
are simply wasting their time as it
were blowing oif a lot of hot air that
will result in nothing, for even if a
referendum vote is had on any one of
the three propositions each will be sus
tained by a vote of the people.
'
The Times-Mountaineer believes the
Lewis and Clark appropriation was
double what it should have been, but at
the same time it realizes that a majority
of the people of Oregon want the fair
held, and are ready to pay for it. Fur
ther than this, the appropriation sub
mitted to a vote will receive almost a
unanimous endorsement in Multnomah
county (which is nearly one-third the
vote of the state) and besides nearly
every wage earner in Oregon will sup
port it, it for no other reason, because
the erection of necessary buildings and
improvements to grounds will necessi
tate the expenditure of a vast amount of
labor, and will make work at good
wages plentiful. It will have the ten
dency to draw laborers from every part
of the state, thus leaving more work for
those who remain at home, and hence
will receive the support of wage earners
generally.
A referendum on the portage road ap
propriation will meet a like fate. While
there are many west of the mountains
who do not feel inclined to be taxed to
build the portage since they cannot be
directly benefitted thereby, yet they are
generous to some extent and will not
vote to deprive the people of the Inland
Empire the privilege of relieving them
selves from the extortions of a single
corporation.
The corporation tax, too, will meet
with hearty support from the masses,
who believe corporations should pay for
the protection and privilege extended to
them by the state.
Going to Build?
Save Money ann Time by Hav
ing C. E. TROUTMAN, Archi
tect, make you. Plans and Spci
flcations. v
HOO.M 15, ASSOCIATION TJlLllXO,
PENDLETON, ... ORE.
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People generally won't be surprised
that Russia does not intend to get out of
Manchuria, or that, if she does intend
making a pretense of getting out, it will
only be after she bai made arrange
ments to effectually control this province.
Russia has not been in the habit of re
linquishing what she once'lays her bands
on, and a cation which for centuries
has felt that its destiny lay in the ic-
MOTHERHOOD
The groatest ambition of Amer
ican men and womou is to have
homes bl.od with children. Tho
woman afflicted with female dis
ease is constantly menaced with
beooming a childless wife. No
medicino can restore dead or
gans, but Wine of Cardui does
regulate derangements that pre
vent conception ; docs prevent
I nilscarriaire : docs restore weak
functions and shattered nerves
and does bring babies to homes
barren and desolate for Years.
Wine of Cardui gives women the
I neaith and strength to bear heal
. thy children. You can eet a
dollar bottle of Wine of Cardui
from your dealer.
l71UE"CinDUI
148 Market Street,
Memphis, Tenn., April 14 U01.
Ia FtSruarv ml, I took one bottle ot
Jiin Csrdui and one pack ot
marritd flfUea years and bad cvrer
'" birth to a child until I took Wine
ST".1- Now 1 am mot her of a One
JJbrlrl which was bora March II, 1901.
1 he baby wiKhs fourteen pounds and I
teel as wU as any person could terl.
Jsow my home Is hspny and I sever will
be without Wine of Cardui In tat house
again. Mrs. J. W. C SMITH.
frtr sulvt.t sih.1 ti -J i
went ', 1 h. r;ttnoo MedlutM Ceoiiay,
mum
roMFOQTABLE
IS ONE OF THE OBJECTS OF MY BUSINESS
My entire store is devoted to house furnishings; every nook and corner is now Billed to overflowing with useful
articles for your home. I have furniture every room in your house at almost any price you wish to pay. Carpets of all
description; fancy patterns in wallpaper at only 10 cents per double roll; the best sewingmachine made, and the finest line
of baby buggies and gocarts ever shown in Athena. A visit through my store will prove conclusively all I claim for
furnishing modern homes in superior style for a small amount of money. Whether you wish to buy or not you are welcome
MY CARPET STOCK
Is now at its best. By far the largest and best stock of carpets ever
shown in Athena are to be seen now at my store. My new carpets are
well worth seeing. You will find all the latest weaves represented,
Velvets, Ex-Ministers, Brussels and Ingrains galore. I will sell you a
good two-ply carpet at only 35 cents per yard, and sew it for you free of
charge. Better ones at 40c, 45c, 50c, 65c, 70c, 75c, 85c and $1, sewed.
$7.50
BABY BUGGIES and GO CARTS
Fine weather takes mothers out of doors with
baby. The season is rapidly approaching
when you can spend a great amount of time
out of doors. Nothing nicer than one of our
Baby Buggies or Go Cart; no better line made
than the one I carry none sold cheaper.
Price up from M.O0., Go Cart like cut pictur
ed above has best steel wheels, rubber tires
and patent foot brake. Price only $750
New Home Sewing Machine
DO YOU ENOW THAT Many of the tewing Machines offered
for sale soday are not what they seem? And that they are gotten up
cheaply to supply a demand for something that will sew regardless of
durability? Do you wish a machine of this kind, or do you want one
that is manufactured and sold by reliable people, which has won its
MERIT by years of practical service? Standing the test of long, hard
usage with a critical public and possessing the essential qualities which
WINS the favor and good will of all who give them a fair trial; one
that never fails in its work and made of the best obtainable material,
EVERY part being accurately adjusted under the supervision of
skilled workmen, who have been able to perfect a sewing machine that
will last a lift TIME and still be good. If you desire such a
machine in your home, one that is always reliable, you should insist
on having
friend to
be done on
THE
'NEW.
HOME',:
Every body is a
Better work can
than any other
PRICE OF DROP HEAD, EXACTLY LIKE PICTURE SHOWN, ONLY $40.00
Miller the Rustler,
Athena, Oregon.
CITY BAKERY
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FRESH BREAD, ROLLS
PIES, CAKES, ETC
&&'DAlLY-&&
HENRY P. SCHILDS. PROPRIETOR- .
IW NORTH SIDE MAIN STREET -JB
Qjfd QJd jfL J. - (QJk.
CITY BAKERY
everything
For
House Keeping
Purposes
See our stock before you buy.
Baker & Folson.
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Postoffice. Pndleton.
Don't M
uss at-1'
but if you are going east write us for our
rates and let us tell you about the service
and accomodations offered by the llli ois
Central Railroad. Through Tourist
Cars via the Illinois Central from Pa-
cili: Coast to Chicago and Gncinnati. 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 Bouoe of the finest trains in the world. '
For particulars regarding freight or passenger rates and service,
call on or address,
J. C. IIDSEY, T. F. & P. A. B., H. TRUMBULL, Com'l Agent.
142 Third St., PORTLAND, ORE
lie - IB
LUE Front
a r
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Sole Agents for
"Co
Starch, Soda,
FvtrartQ Teas
S) Baking Powdes, Etc.
Most goods for the least Money.
jROSS & WORTHINGTON, :: Next Door to Post Office.
HE
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is the place you augnt to go for a drink ot High-Grade Whiskeys so many kind
The Bar is always shinning, neat and clean, and a Marble-top
;'"- Bartender there can be seen.
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
North Side Main Street, P. II. TIEDEMAN, Propritor.
i M. J. BAGLEY j:
The Best in Groceries i
ip ' and - i;
General Merchandise
i Morris Bldg., Athena, Oregon i;
STEEL PEfJS
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i THE STANDARD PENS EVERYWHERE. 150 Styles ""AffSpShJi?
Works, Camdtn, W. I.
CmM k. All CIIaiia
ESTERBRQOK STEEL PER CO. 26 ih n York.
1 Rock Springs & Cumberland
FIRSl SSTIOSSL BENE OF ATHENS l
H. C. Adams, President.
T.J Kirk, Vice-President.
P. E. Colburn. V Directors &
F. 8. LeOrow. J g
CAPITAL STOCK,
SURPLUS,
$ 50,000
5,000
Proper attention glren to collections. Deals In foreign
and domsstio exchange.
F. 8. La Quow, Cashier,
I. M. Kbmp, Assistant Cashier
INCORPORATED
Dupont and Infallible
Smokeless Powder for Trap Shoot
ing. Fishing Tackle
We Carry a Very Complete Line of Hardware Eta Etc
COAL
I Special Rates on Car Lots i
5 A. M. Glials,
Athena, Oregon. S
iiaaiitiiitieiBisa iiiMBiit
CHARLES GA.Y
'..Dealers in...
Candies, Nuts, 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.
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