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ATHENA, MAY 8.
190.".
The Manila Times, a newspaper which
is certified to as' hitherto having been
in favor with authorities in tbat quarter,
give a discouraging view of present
Philippine feeling toward this country.
It says that the natives in the island are
only a little less hostile to the United
States than they were when the insur
rection began, between three and four
years ago, and is even inclined to believe
that a large part of the 83,000,000 which
congress appropriated for their relief
from the lack of food and other com
forts will be used to buy arms with
which to attack Americans. It looks
very much as though we were far from
reaching a stage in which it will be ap
propriate to consider if the Filippinos
can be Americanized; the difficulty is in
assimilating them enough to counteract
their native tendency to be in warfare
against our dominion over them.
An undeniable truth was uttered by
Grover Cleveland when he said the
other night: "I believe that among the
nearly 9,000,000 negroes who have been
intermixed with our citizenship there is
still a grievous amount of ignorance, a
a id amount of viciousness and a tremen
dous amount of laziness and thriftloss
ness. I believe that these conditions
inexorably present to the white people
of the United States, to each in his en
vironment and under the mandate of
good citizenship a problem which neither
enlightened self interest nor the higher
motive of human sympathy will permit
them to put aside."
In no particular does the organization
of labor promise to be so useful as in
preventing disastrous friction. Strikes
are shown to be enormously costly, and
the curious part of it is that in dollars
and cents they are more costly to the
laborer than they are to the capitalist.
B th sides of the controversy are likely
to study the facts and figures in
the case and to recognize strikes as a
kind of war, remembering that even in
this guise "war is hell."
Vot years the state of New Jersey has
been the inecca of corporation, the laws
of that state being peculiarly in their
favor and only a nominal fee being
charged by the state for incorporation
papers, etc. But now comes the intel
ligence that the big concerns are rapidly
leaving the state and making their legal
domicile in South Dakota, where ex
penses are much lighter.
The anthracite coal commission cost
the government tho modest sum of
$:H,0(X), or 812,000 loss than was ap
propriated by congress for that purpose.
The record of the coal commission in
this regard is in favorable contrast to
the expense accounts of the usual gov
ernment commissions and congressional
junketing committees.
There appears to be a realization upon
the part of the peoplo that the decision
if the United States court of appeals
moans something. A fearless enforce
ment of the Sherman law a few years
ago would have been a wholesome thing
and would have prevented such condi
tions a i now confront the people of the
country.
If the big gum on our warships are
going to prove failures we might put a
charge of dynamite in J. Pierpont Mor
gan and give it a jolt. The explosion
would undoubtedly create a panic
among the nations of the earth.
Former President Cleveland says the
ssttlement of the race question should
be left to the southern people, who are
most concerned in the matter. Govern
or Chamberlaiu, of Oregon, is ot the
same opinion.
Down in Kentucky they are trying
another Goebcl murderer. This thing
seems destined to become one ot Ken
tucky specialties.- Marion (Ohio) Star.
I'er year, In advance
Blnglecopiei In wrapper, be.
A MIGHTY HUMAN T1DK.
The present year promises to be a
record-breaker in adding to the foreign
born population of the .United States.
There is a marked increase thus far in
the number of immigrants that have
been disembarked at all the principal
ports of the Atlantic Coast, while into
the port of New York they are pouring
literally by the tens of thousands.
At this end of the line no great de
gree of disquiet is felt on account of this
enormous increase. It is strange that
this is true, in view of the restlessness
that pervades the labor world and the
strenuous efforts that are being made to
keep the workingman's wages up to the
standard of New World ideas of comfort.
It may be that labor leaders are too
busy in the matter ot wages and hours
as applied to the men now in band to
take note of danger from an oversupply
in the labor market that, following the
law of supply and demand, will inevit
ably in due time force wages down.
Be this as it may, the monthly increase
of our foreign-born population is enor
mous, and the outward flow is begin
ning to excite disquiet among European
governments. Both in Norway and
Austria-Hungary the outflow of sturdy
workers is exciting some alarm, and the
authorities are seriously considering
methods to check its volume. Norway
is not heavily populated at best, and
what with a food scarcity in some of its
provinces that has bordered closely upon
famine, tha unsatisfactory condition of
the governmental partnership which
mukes Sweden and Norway one, and
that one Sweden, and the enticing let
ters telling of liberty and plenty and a
chance to accumulate that find their
way back to the old country from the
new, the desire to emigrate has taken a
great bold upon the Norwegian people
The same is true of the Hungarian
branch of the dual monarchy over which
Francis Joseph rules. Hungarians have
for several years been crossing the ocean
in great and constantly increasing num
bers, thereby diminishing the productive
force of their own land and reducing the
number of men available for military
service. Finland is also sending her
dissatisfied and oppressed people over
the sea by thousands, though the Czar
will easily find means to stop this drain
when in the view of his adviners it be
comes serious.
As to the others, it seems improbable
that any measures can be taken that
will effectually stop the outflow of the
human tide from their shores. The
toilers of the continent have come to
look to the United Statos as a land
where dreams of a humble competence
can be realized. Beyond the surety that
this gives our free institutions are per
haps not specially attractive to them,
since at best their ideas concerning them
are vague and little understood. But
in tho face of tho settled conviction that
they can acquire what in their poverty
seems wealth by the labor of their hands
in this country, it will be difficult for
any of the more tolerant governments
so prevent its subjects from quitting its
borders with the purpose of becoming
American citizens. This mighty human
tide is in itself a strong testimonial of
our prosperity, and incidentally to the
fact that to us still affords an enormous
market for unskilled labor. There is
yet a vast amount of drudgery in this
country which our skilled American
mechanic does not have to do because
he can do something better. Oregonian.
'MOTHERHOOD
The greatest ambition of Amer
ican men and women hi to have
homes hUvicd with children. Tho
woman afllicrod with female dis
ease ii constantly menaced with
becoming a childless wife. No
medicine can restore dead or
gans, but Wino of Cardul does
regulate derancremonts that nre-
vent conception 5 docs prevent 1
fllllAnwInn. .1 . . a B
functions and shattered nerves
and does bring babies to homes
barren and desolato for years.
Wlno of Cardui gives women tho
health and strength to bear heal
thy children. You can got a
wwv v m wu vi varolii m
from Tour dealer.
143 Market btraet,
Memphis, Tenn., April 14, MM.
In February, iwi, I took one bottle of
.J ' Cerdul and one paekaire of
Thedford's Blaok-Draught. lfcadbMa
married fifteen years and had aerar
Siren birth to a ehild until I took Wine
of Cardui. Now I am mother of a One
baby irirl which was born March 81, 1901.
The baby weighs fourteen pounds and I
Jeel as well as any peraon could feel.
Now my home Is happy nnd I never wUl
bo without Wine of Cardul in bit house
tain. Mrs. J. W. O. fiMlTU.
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My entire store is devoted to house furnishings; every nook and corner is now fiUled 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 gocarta 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 yon are welcome
CfWmSwt' W
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,
New Home Sewing Machine
DO YOU KNOW THAT Many of the tewing Machines offered
for tiale soday are not what they seem T 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 tjhis 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
PRICE OF DROP HEAD,
Miller the Rustler,
A Thoughtful Man.
M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Intl.,
Knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried Dr. King's New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 25c, at G. C. Osburn's drug store.
Going to Build?
Save Money anu J'ime by Hav
ing C. E. TKOUTMAN, Archi
tect, make your Flans and" Spci
flcations. ROOM 15, ASSOCIATION 1UT1L1UNO,
PENDLETON, . - ORE.
Everything
For
House Keeping
Purposes
See our stock before you buy.
Baker fi Folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Fostoffice. Pendleton.
A
Dupont and Infallible
Smokeless Powder for Trap Shoot
ing. Fishing Tackle
We Carry a Very Complete Line of
65c, 70c, 75c, 85c and 91, sewed
. MEW EWJ3
EXACTLY LIKE PICTURE SHOWN, ONLY $40.00
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,
J. C. IIDSEY, T. F. k P. A. B., H. TRUMBULL," Com'l Agent.
142 Third St., PORTLAND, ORE
I FIRSl HMONHL
H. O. Adams, President.
T.J Kirk, Vice-President.
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CAPITAL STOCK,
SURPLUS,
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Proper attention given to
nnrt domestic
K F.8. LbUkow, Cashier,
INCORPORATED
BARRETT &
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$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 Bold cheaper.
Price up from $4.00. Go Cart like cut pictur
ed above has be6t steel wheels, rubber tires
and patent foot brake. Price only 87-50-
Every body is a
Better work can
than, any other
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 offered by the Mi ois
Central Railroad. Through Tourist
Cars via the Illinois Central from Pa-
BENE OF.STHEHE
C. A Barrett, )
P. E. Colburn, -Directors
F. S. leUrow, i
$BO,000
5,000
collection. Douls In foreign
exchange.
I. ii . Kemp, Assistant Cashier
BMaEUsan
Hardware Etc.
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Most goods for
jROSS & WORTIIINGTON, -:: Next Door to Post Office
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is tho place you augnt to go for a drink of 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
North Side Main Street, .
M. J.
The Best
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General
Morris Bldg.,
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THE STANDARD PENS EVERYWHERE. 150 StylOS ""bJpSRu?
- Sold ha 111 Slallnnr
worts, cimdtn. ii. i. ESTERBROOK STEEL PEN CO. 26 )oh st.. nw York,
Rock Springs
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Candies, Kuis, Frui ts, Tobaccos Cija.
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...ATHENA LUMBER OriViPANY
H. H.CURTIS, Merger,
We respectfully solicit a literal sliare of yoar patronage
will give you entire Satisfac Hnu!
WE KEEP OH HAIID A
0FFI5 AXD-YHO. HAH STREET. VZ3T Of
Sole Agents for
"99 Coffee
Starch, Soda,
Fvtiartc Tone
Baking Powdes, Etc.
the least Money.
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BAGLEY
in Groceries
and
Merchandise
Athena, Oregon
STEEL PENS
& Cumberland
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