USES OF THE BUKRO.
Hardy Little ' Creature That " Has
ae Much In the Wert.
Haa 0aa Imort Favvtor la. th
DeTtlomMt at WaM, Rllrrya
- : d Bosldtaff Eater
prise.
Carrying wvhialcy on steep moun
tainsides from cabin to cabin, t rant
porting lumber to points where rail
ways are out of the question, trudg
ing to the secluded mines laden with
picks and shovels such is the life
of the mountain burro. A few of
them have dwelt under the shelter of
the stables of the wealthy, some of
them have had their lota cast with
a circus, others have gone into the
depts of Pennsylvania mines, alto
gether away from the sunlight, but
for the most part the burros are resi
dents of the fast-developing west,
says the New York Times.
Just how much credit man is will
ing to grant the burro for the west
ern development depends somewhat
upon the man. The humble burro,
like the mule, has been accorded too
many hicks and cuffs and heavy loads
from time immemorial. In early
days the ass is given credit for more
intelligence than the horse, and it
has long been contended that th
mule's intelligence haa been much
depreciated, but in this mongrel the
burro his appreciated qualifications
consist wholly in surefootedness,
sturdiness, and the fact that he is
easy to keep. In Minnesota, Idoha,
California, Arizona, Washington, and
in Colorado, .outside of Denver, bur
ros are to be found in large numbers,
in fact, in all the western states
were mountain exist end mining is
carried on.
Although there Is little use" for
the burro in the eastern part of the
country, it once became a fad in New
York for the children of rich parents
to own white burros as pets. They
hitched them to carta and miniature
vehicles and for a time the burro be
came very popular. Carloads of them
were shipped to the eastern markets
and sold for as much as $130 and $200.
Only white burros brought this
price, however. It was not fashion
able to own one of another color. But
v.lth Shetland polnea available, this
fad could not laat long. The ponies
presented a so much neater and pret
tier appearance that even the chil
dren tired of burros.
In the west the burn may be
bought as low as five Hollars. The
majority of them bring not less than
$10 to $15. In the localities' where
they are extensively sed one man
may be found with a hundred of
them nt,hii command, llurroa vary
in color, na they also do in weight.
They may be found weighing 1,000
pounds. Again, they may weigh but
C50 pounds. A good-slued mule will
weigh 1,800 pounds, thus, in compari
son, being double the weight of the
burro.
The burro is ai slow creature, sel
dom covering more than four or five
miles nn hour, and is not to be hur
ried. In some respects he may be
termed stubborn; in others he is not.
When a burro gets old he sometimes
is inclined to be ugly, but in the
main he is much gentler than a mule
When he does become ugly he uses
his teeth just as freely ng his heels.
The burro wil live to be 30 years
of age, and still be of service as a
pack animal, which is better than can
be expected of a horse. There are
really few. animals to which the bur
ro could be compared in hardiness.
This has long been one of the char
acteristics of the species to which he
belongs. A burro team will carry
upon their backs a 1200-pound load
with apparent ease. Though they en
gage in such hard work and are of
suoh great service to residents of the
mountainous regions of the west,
they subsist on comparatively little.
Often they collect their own food by
brousing about the bushes upon the
sides of the mountains. Like the
camel, which la also used as a pack
animal, they look lank and bony. It
is difficult to find a fat burro. The
u to which thia sturdy animal is
put in the west are too many to
enumerate. The milk peddlers carries
his load to his mountain customers
by means of his faithful burro. He
strops a keg securely to the beAst's
back, together with his milk cans
and pint and quart measures.
The lumber which ths burros trans
port Is usually carried from the log
ging camps, in the cleared areas, up
the mountains to the mines, and the
construction of many valunble mines
fsave thus been made possible, where,
inSr the circumstances, they would
have been practically impossible.
With bent heads, the burros climb the
Mopes with a great piece of timber
on each nide of their backs. These
timber ere often two and three times
as long os the burro that carries
them, and may be two or three inches
in thickness. Th roar nnA. r,f VB !
bards drag upn the ground, whil. - he
forward ends are in tin air. T!m-o
tibers hide from the viow a goodly
part of ach burro's body. Twenty
five of these animals thus half luden
beneath the loads which they are
dragging, trudging up the mountain
sides, is one of the sights oi the en
tire west.
"""Wheat Market.
Wheat today is 62 cents. Theie are
no sales being made.
For Sale
C. A. Fischer offers his three store
buildings at a bargain fifty foot front
age on Main street for $2100. This is
a desirable property, having the advan
tage of good location and brings in a
rental of $35 per month.
Tor Sale.
I have 40 acres of corn fodder cut and
bound in shock, mile from Athena,
which I will sell for $2 50 per acre.
A. L. Swaggart.
At Auction Sale
On Saturday, Oct. 10, the old school
bouse building in District No. 52, will
be sold at auction to the highest bidder.
Sale will take place at Ueion sohool
house. John Walker, Chairman Board
of Directors.
If you desire a good complexion use
Moki Tea, a pure herb drink. It acts
on the liver and makes the skin smooth
and clear. Cures sick headache. 25c
and 50c. Money refunded if it does not
satisfy you. Write to W. II. Hooker &
Co., Buflalo, N. Y., for free sample. For
sale by McBride k Co.
THE SURE WAY
to prevent pneumonia and consumption
is to cure your cold when it first ap
pears. Ackers English remedy will stop
the cough in a night, and drive the cold
out of your system. Always a quick and
sure cure for asthma, bronchitis and all
throat and lung troubles. If it dors
not satisfy the druggist will refund your
money. Write to us for free sample.
W. II. Hooker & Co., Buflalo, N. Y. For
sale by McBride & Co., druggists.
Items in Brief.
Ayrteof Daverlosa with 8 now Ks.
61ft canned apricots; add sugar,
lemon juice and dissolved gelatine.
When cold fold In whipped cream.
Arrange snow eggs and quartered
apricots alternately in a mold and
cover with the mixture. Snow eggs
ore formed of whites of egg and pow
dered augur made firm in hot water,
then cooled. Ilousekeepsr,
A Thoughtful Mali.
M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind.,
Knew what to do in the hour of nwd.
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 Now Life rills and she
got relief at once and was dually cured.
Only 25c, at G. C. Osburn'a drug store.
Try the uew market for the best in
meats.
You can see a full line of ranges at
Barrett's.
C. A. Barrett k Co. have agency for
corn binders. ,
Everything for the table at the Blue
Front Grocery.
Get your tinning tackle of Gross &
Worthington.
For fine groceries trade at Gross &
Worthington's.
C. A. Burrett & Co' have all kinds of
machine extras.
Go to the Pioneer drugstore for Cas
tor muchine oil.
Big lot ladies' soiled Shirt Waists lOo
each. A. M. Co.
The "General Good" cigar is having
the lead at Gay's.
New line of Men' Golf Shirts just re
ceived at A. M. Co's.
Get our prices before you buy your
groceries. A. M. Co.
Ice cream soda and soda drioks of all
kinds at McBride k Co.'s.
200 yards Torchon keep, all width?, 5
cts per yard. A. M. Co.
The leading brands of tobacco and
cigars are sold by Gay,
The famous Superior brand of candies
is to be found at Bugley's.
AbU to see some of those exclusive
dress putterns at Manasse's.
Ladies' funcy and lace atripped hose
at reduced prioes. A. M. Co.
- Job lot of men's straw hats, 10, 15 and
25 cents each. Athena Mer. Co.
'White as snow" is the term applied
to Fendleton Steam Laundry work.
Ladios' tan shoes and Oxfords marked
down to half price at A. M. Co's.
Just received, a new lot of Preferred
Stock canned goods at Bagley's.
A complete lot of Boys' Linen and
Gillateer suits half price. A. M. Co.
Don't fail to see the new Fireside and
Domestic sewing machines at Bagley's.
Bring your produce. We will pay
the highest market price at all times.
A. M. Co.
The best of everything in grocenosare
to be found at the Blue Front, at prices
that are right
The entire line of Summer wash goods
marked down, regardless of coBt at
A. M. Co's.
Get our prices on barb and woven
wire fencing before buying. Umatilla
Implement Co.
The new fall shades and Blacks in la
dies' undressed Kid Gloves have arrived
ut A. M. Co's.
The Mitchell wagon pulls eHsy and
holds up tli loud. C. A. Barrett & Co.
sell the Mitchell.
We can sell you the "Dutchman" or
"Cantou" plows. You know the merit
of theae. Umatilla Implement Co.
We will have a sample combine har
vester to Bhow you in a short time.
Umatilla Implement Co.
For sale. The DePeatt Main street
lot and otllce building. Inquire of Mrs.
Minnia DePeatt, Athena, Oregon.
There will come a time some day when
you will want your house papered and
painted, and when that time does come
figure with J. W. Chapman. Up-to-date
painter and paper hanger.
Strength and vigor come of good food,
duly digested. "Force," a ready-to-sorve
wheat and barley food, adds uo
burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigor
ates. IT'S JUST A COUGH
that gets your lungs sore and weak and
paves the way for pneumonia or con
sumption, or both. Acker's English
lleiuedy will stojF the cough in a day
Hnd heal your lungs. It will cuie con
sumption, asthma, bronchitis, and all
throat and lung troubles. Positively
guaranteed and your money refunded if
you are not satisfied. Write to us for
free sample. W. H. Hooker 4 Co.,
Il. jl' I . XT V Va aula tv Ml?ri,lrt .t
Co. I
iiNo iiio
Oregon
mxd Union Pacific
TWO TRAINS EAST DAIY
Through Pullman standard and sleeping
cars dully to Omaha, Chicago; tourlHt sleeping
car dully to Kansas t'lty; through Pullman
tourist deeping cars, personally constructed,
weekly to Chicago, Kansas Clly; reclining
chair earn, seals free, to the east dally from
renqietqn.
DKPART IIME gcHKDUl.es ARBIVK
Vrtly- ATHENA, ORE. Dally.
Fast Mall for Pen
dleton, LaUrande.
Baker City, and all
points east via Hun
tlngton, Ore., Also
s.ia . frUmatllla,Hepp
5:I0pra. nel The i)alfegi 8:5o a. m.
Portland, Astoria,
Wlllamet( Valley
Points, faliforola,
Tacomu, Seatl le, all
Hound Points,
Walla Walla, Pay-
ton, Poraeroy, Lew-
s-fio a m. Istoo, Colfax, Pull- . ,
s.au a. m. raan . MoHCOW( lhe 6:lo p. m
Couer d'Alene dis
trict, Spokane and
all points Dorth.
Mixed train walla
7:10 p.m. walla and lnterme 7'io p. m.
dlate points.
Mixed, for Pendle
11:40 a.m ton and Intermedl- ll:50aa m.
ate points,
Water lloutci.
SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND ROUTE,
Steamer sails from Portland 8 p. m. every 6
days. r
Snake River Route.
(Steamers leave Rlparla dally at 4:o5 s. in,
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday. Returning
leave Lewlston dully Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday at 8 a. m.
For tickets to and from all parts of tn
country call on or write to
J. Swart, Agent,
Athens.
, Take the .'.
WASHINGTON &
. COLUMBIA RIVER
RAILWAY
In Connection with the
1ST ox,"blxox,xi.
Pacifio
TIME TABLE.
No. 11 Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays arrive 8:50 a. m.
No. 12 Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays depart 9:05 a. m.
For further information apply to
FRED KERSHAW, Agent,
Athena, Oregon
Or to S. B. CALDERHEAD, -
G. F. k P. Agt., Walla Walla, Wash.
C&-LOWEST RATES
PIONEER . DRUG STORE
A. B. STONE. PROPRIETOR
Paint Time
here at last
We Sell It
PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUND
ED BY DAY OR NICHT-
NORTH SinF. MAIN ST.
V. -
WILL M. PETERSON
Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public
Athens, Oregon
Deeds, Wills, Leases, Mortgages and
Contracts carefully drawn; Collections
promptly made.
S. F. Sharp,
Sharp
A. W, Botkim.
& Botkin,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
Special attention given to Female
Diseases.
Calls promptly answered. Office on Third
Street, Athena, Oregor
Foley9 s Honey ad Tar
for childrca,safe,sure. Afa opiates.
SCHOOL OPENS
SEPT. 14th
We hare School Books,
Tablets, Pens, Pencils, etc.
The only place in town
where you can buy School
Books
McBRIDE & COMPANY
Leading Drag-gist
PARKER & KEEN'S
BARBER SHOP
SHAVING
HAIR CUTTING
SHAMPOOING
AND BATHS
CAREFUL WORKMEN, SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED, EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS
SOUTH SIDE MAIN STREET
R. J. BODDYS
OLD RELIABLE
MEAT MARKET
Is again cpen for business. He invites
all his old customers to call and see him.
Take new ones with you. Only the
best the market affords is kept in stock.
ra n .P
n n
a m i fra k
that is good at all times is what
the Customer wants
Qet it at the
CITY
MEAT
MARKET
C. H. SHERMAN
Proprietor
Platzoeder & Minger's old stand
Thousands are Trying It.
In order to prove the great merit of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure
for Catarrh aud Cold in Head, we have pre
pared a generous trial size for 10 cents.
Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BltOSi, 56 Warren St., N. Y. City.
I suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since a boy, and I never hoped for
cure, but Ely's Creatu l?alm seems to do
even that. Many acquaintances have nscd
it with excellent results. Oscar Ostrum,
15 Warren Ave., Chicago, 111.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine,
mercury nof any iniurious drug. Price,
60 oeuta. At druggists or by nir J.
Bowman Photo Studio
Main Street, near bridge.
Work. PENDLETON, ORE.
Carrier Millinery
Largest Stock of Millinery in Umatilla Co.
Next to People's Ware House, PENDLETON
Guaranteed to Equal any
$100 Machine on Market
"T1TE CIIICVGO"
TYPEWRITER
885.00
THE CHICAGO TYPEWRITER CO.
613 5U Market Street, San Francisco.
IT PAYS TO TRADE AT THE I
PEOPLES WAREHOUSE, 1
you want one of our Circular Catalogues, drop us a p$stdl card
and we'll see that you get it. A great . .
mm-
IN.
SPLENDID BARGAINS IN ALL OF OUR MANY DEPARTMENTS
Dress Goods, Silks, Satins, Peau de Soies, Velvets, Vel
veteens, Dress Linings, Dress Trimmings, Flannels in
cotton and wool, Table Linens, Towels and Towelings,
Laces and Embroideries, Lace Curtains and Portiers,
Sheeting and Shirtings, Cotton Battings and Calico,
Gingham, Underwear, Hosiery, and in our Woman's
ready-to-wear Department, women's and childrens fine
Cloaks, Suits, Skirts, Wrappers, Petticoats. Nothing
missing; it's all here. Our Men's Department offers
the grandest opportunities lo save money.ever offered in
Eastern Oregon. Jn's Suits and Overcoats from the
cheapest to the best and same for Boys, and along with
them all the fixin's and trimmin's, whether inside or
outside. The best values for Boys and Girls Shoes ever
sold in Oregon, and we're hsre to prove it. Shoes for
Men and Women in immense variety at right prices.
Come to the Peoples Warehouse, where it pays to trade.
We've almost forgotten our most important items;
BLANKETS, FINE COMFORTABLES,
TRUNKS AND VALISES
The variety almost endless and the prices the lowest ever offered for
such goods. You ought to see them all to appreciate them.
, Send For a Circular Catalogue.
S35Q.00 S
Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars Given Away
Absolutely Free
With every dollar you buy at The Peoples Warehouse from now until October 31, 1903, you will be given a
ticket, we keep the duplicate number which entitles you to a chance to win one of the following ;
SIX PRIZES
SIX PRIZES
1st prize is a Wilson Moline guaranteed Top Buggy, rubber tired. $165.00
2nd prize, round trip ticket to St. Louis Exposition, 75.00
3rd prize, choice of any Ladies' Tailor Suit, Cape or Jacket or Fur, 50.00
4th prize, choice of any man's 830.00 Overcoat in our store, value 30.00
5th prize, choice of any man's $25.00 suit of Clothes, value 25.00
6th prize, choice of any $5.00 Stetson bat in our store, value . ft.00-
If you buy goods to the value of $1.00 you secure one ticket. If you buy to the value of $5.00 you secure five
tickets and so on for any amount you purchase you receive a corresponding number of tickets. Your goods do not
cost you one cent more. Drawing takes place Saturday, 4 p. m., October 31, 1903. ' . -
1;
T .. Sufferers v Frena .
Elidnoy and Bladder Oisecises
"
No matter how long you have suffered, FOLE-Y'S. KIDNEY
CURE will help you. This we will GUARANTEE. .
It has cured many cases of Bright's Disease and Diabetes that
had been thought incurable, however we do not claim that it will
cure these diseases in advanced stages as no medicine can make
new kidneys for you, but
sifciw-31 "-"" - ..l...liri-3 ftjj tfs .
will positively cure every case of kidney and bladder trouble" if taken
in time, and even in the worst a - ,, H . ... ......
Diabetes it always gives com
fort and relief.
Remember when the kid
neys are affected the work of
destruction never ceases, so
commence taking FOLEY'S
ICIDIEY CUBE at once and
avoid a fatal malady.
FOLEY'S ICIDfJEY CURE
is made from a prescription of
a specialist in kidney diseases
and was used for years in prh
vate practice before it was
put on the market.
Thomas Maple, Birbeck, 111., writes; 'I had very bad
case of kidney trouble and my back pained me so I could
pot straighten up. The doctor's treatment did me no good.
Siw'FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE, advertise and took one
bottle which cured me anJ I have not been affected since.
I gladly recommend this remedy."
Threi Physicians Treated Kim Without Success
V. L. Yancy, of Padu,cah, Ky., writes: "I had a severe
case of kidney disease and three of the best physicians in
southern Kentucky treated me without success. I then took
FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE. The first bottle gave imme
diate relief and three bottles cured me permanently. I
gladly recommend this wonderful remedy."
Scffired Twsnty-FiTS Ycsrs
Seymour Vebb, of Moira, N. Y., writes: "I had been
troubled with my kidneys for twenty-five years and had
tried several physicians but received mo relief nntij I bought
a bottle of FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE. After using two
ponies was absolutely cured. I earnestly recommend
FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE." , '.'
two sizes SOo aJ $1,C9
SOLO m nECOL'aEHSED BY ZZZZ
McBRIDE & GO- THE PALACE DRUG STORE. SOUTH SQ MAIN STREET