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TVrCE-A-VEEK TWICE-A-WEEK PRFSS PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY SUBSCRIPTION, S2.00 PER YEAR VOLUME XVI. ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1904. NUMBER 36 ED. MAN ASS E CORNER MAIN AND THIRD STS. ON DECORATION DAY JAPANESE MOBILIZE PEOGEAM OF 'THE EXEECISES TO BE HELD HERE. ft Spring Is what you want They are Stylish, . Nobby and up-to-date. Prices too, are within reach of all. FORo THE LADIES V A shipment of Shirtwaists just arrived. Each one a revelation. You cannot help but admire them. Be first in line and make your selection. E D. MAN AS S E Agent for Butterick's Patterns. Go to Cox ft Mwen Tor For 1905 Washers, Hays' Double Cylinder Pumps, Sampson Wind Mills, Stilletto Cutlery. All Leaders. Memorial Services in M. E. Church Sunday The Exercises for Monday, May 1. The Decoration Day exercises in Athena will commence Sunday morniog at 11 o'clock when Rev. W. . Armfield, at the M. E. church,wilL preach the memorial sermon. Gettysburg PostG. A. B., invite citizens of Athena and the country people to join them in the ex ercises, and the request is made for all who can to bring as many flowers as possible ' foi decorating purposes,' on Monday, May 30. The Program. . Memorial sermon 11 a. m., Sunday, May 29, at M. E. church, Rev. W. E. Armfield. r , Monday, My, 30. , Members of Post and all old soldiers will meet at the hall at 10 o'clock a. m. and march to the cemetery and decor ate graves. In the Mr E. church at 2 p. m. here will be an address by George Marquis and other speakers. Prof. J. S. Henry will have charge of the music, and sever al selections, both vocal and instrument al, will be rendered. The committee on program consists of Clark Walter, J. H. Hiteman and Wm. Helmick. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Little Folk on Program last Night Graduating Clag. Tonight.' The little folks from the primary and intermediate departments of the Athena public school1 and pupils of 6th and 7th grades were on the program of the com mencement exercises at the opera house last night. , ' A farce, "The Yankee .Peddler,' sparkled with fun and amusement for the audience, and "Athena is Ahead of Them All," sang by pupils of rooms 1, 2 and 3, was the hit of the evening. The clown drill by sixteen boys was ex ceptionally good and each and every one was a real "Billy Patterson," and would have pleased old Barnum, had he f beeu present. The Brownie drill was good, the twenty little boys going through the intricate paces without a mistake. About the cutest Dumber, on the program was the flag drill by twenty four girls. ' The songs and recitations were in keeping with the high standard of the other portions of the program. : Tonight the graduating exercises take place, and a large audience will be pres AGENTS AND THEIR PRICES, We would impress these two things upon your minds; 1st,' the dealer cannot afford to be crooked with you he ex- ' pects to sell you more goods right along. Second, the up to date dealer does and can afford to give you more for your ; money than the man on the wagon can afford to give you. It costs close to $20 per machine on an average, to sell ; Sewing Machines from wagons. We formerly thought differently, but three years trial with the best men we could get convinced us that this is very nearly correct. This is about four times what it costs us to sell them from the store, even if we do have to pay taxes, chip in on Fourth of July celebrations, fairs and the hundred and one things needed to build ; up the community. We have good reason to believe that ranges cannot be sold from wagons at much smaller expense than sewing machines. This in most cases is more than our selling expense and profit combined. 'Tis said that "Dis tance lends enchantment to the scene," but not so when things go wrong, as they are hound to now and then. The dealer is in easy reach, and such matters are easily and quickly rectified. We know we are in a position to save you money on both machines and ranges and yet give you goods that are Really Superior to those sold from wagons. When Mr. Peddler comes, see what he has, get his price and then put him off until you can investigate. This costs you noth ingwill save you money. If you don't think we are all right after you have seen our goods and learned our price, you can still buy the other fellow's goods, but you will not if you see what we are doing. BUCK'S STEEL RANGE has no equal. That's not mere talk, but facts. If you will give us a chance to show you the range, you will agree with us. Costs nothing to look, and less that peddler's prices should you decide to buy. DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE Our price for drop bead style complete with all attachments, instruction book and assessories is .$28.50 WHEN YOU COME TO WALLA WALLA always remember that you are welcome to make this store your headquarters while in town. Welcome to our rest rooms, to use our phone, to write letters, to meet your friends in short, to make yourself at home. If you can't come to town, but would like to know about anything, remember our mail order department is a at your disposal, and any inquiries you may make will be answered answered promptly. THE DAVIS KASER CO. EVERYTHING TO FURNISH A HOME. Alder St next to Post Office, Walla Walla, Washington. Groceries, Crockery, (rents' taishiMs DILL EEOTKEES South Side Main Street, Athena, Oregon. THUD AMY CORPS It Will Aid in Besieging Port Arthur and Crushing Russian Forces. Outcome Not Stated. St. Petersburg, May 21. It is rep rt ed that Foreign Minister Lamsdorff has received a message from the Russian consul at Chee Foo saying the Japanese have made a land attack on Port Arthur, and in doitig so lose 15,000 men killed or wounded. The Russian loss is placed at 3,000 men. The ultimate outcome of the fighting was not stated. London, May 24. A dispatch to the Mail from Yinkow says: "The Japanese third army is mobiliz ing at Haroshimn. A change in the Japanese plan, arising from the na.val disaster, involves utilizing the Becotid army for the reduction of Port Arthur, and therefore the first army is entrench ing at Feng Wang Cheng." The Post's Shanghai correspondent says it is reported that the Russians are removing stores and provisions to Har bin, and 100 locomotives and 600 cars are collected at Liao Yang in readiness to convey the passengers and goodd. Therefore, he says, the conclusion is that the Russians are preparing to retreat. Japanese Rout Cossacks Fusan, Korea, May 23. A company of Japanese infantry routed a company of Cossacks at Sementsu yesterday. The Japanese did not suffer any casul ties while native reports say the Rus sians lost 20 men- The Russians are still at fisiu Yen, their position being a semi circle with all parts about 50 miles distant from Feng Wang Cheng. Russians Capture Ships. . Paris, May 24. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Matin says: "It is persistently rumored the Vlad ivostock squadron has captured three cruisers bought by Japan from Chile. Suspicious of an American Omaha, Neb., May 23. Horace G. Bifrt, former president of the Union Pacific railroad, who has been travel ing in the Orient, has written a friend in this city that shortly after his arrival in Japan, the newspapers all over the. empire published an ar ticle to the effect that he was about to be placed in control of the trans-Siberian railroad. He was at once placed un der espionage, and Japanese deteitives followed him from place to place until he was forced to appeal to the American consul for relief. The consul secured a retraction by the press of the story that had caused the trouble. Registration Total 4,280 k Pendleton, May 23. Registration Clerks Kennedy and Badley have com pleted checking up the registration books and find that the total registration for the county is 4,280 against 4,525 at the last registration two years ago. This makes a lighter registration by 245 names. The clerks will now make their final checking up, and after that is done will make affidavit to the correctness of their work and send a registration list to each precinct for the use of the judges and clerks at the election, The registration by precincts is as follows: Adams, 145; Alba, G6; North Athena, 240; South Athena,84; Bingham Springs, 7; Cottonwood, 46; Echo, 14S; Encamp men, 72; Gilliland, 88; Holdman, 107; Juniper, 47; North Milton, 335; South Milton, 279; Mountain, 125; Reservation, 131; Umatilla, 42; Valley, 109; Weston, 161; East Weston, 175; Fulton, 96; He lix, 80; Hogue, 82; McKay, 105; Pilot Rock, 813; Prospect, 81; Ruddock, 10; Ukiah,' 109; Union, 57; Vansycle, 32; Vinson, 23; Willow Springs, 39; Yoak um, 37; Pendleton, 202; North Pendle ton, 847; South Pendleton, 218; East Pendleton, 285. Total, 4,208. Work For Home Missions The Christian church of Atnena made its annual offering for Home Missions Sunday which amounted to 8382.75. Three hundred collars will be used to put an evangelist in the field in Eastern Oregon. The Athena church is one of the most liberal and progressive of the Christian churches in Oregon and con tributes to all of the missionary and charitable enterprises of the church. The ladies of the Christian Women's Board of Missions have raised over seventy-five dollars for missions since Oct. 1st. The Christian churches through out the United States have made com mendable progress during the year, their membership having been increased by over 100,000. Curtis Purchases Building II. II. Curtis has purchased the build ings on the property where the new lodge Lall is to be constructed. These buildings are now being moved to a new location on Main street. They will be located on a lot owned by Mr. Curtis, west of First street, and when located on the new site will be rented J One room is to be used for a paint shop and has already been leased. Mr. Curtis is gradually acquiring considerable city property and besides bis individual hold ings, Las been instrumental in the build ing of several residences in Athena. The moving of these two buildings will assist in filling up the space between the depot and Second street, and there re main but few vacant lots on that end of the street at present. CALEDONIAN PICNIC THE MOCK CIRCUS WILL BE A GREAT FEATURE. Program of the Fifth Annual Gather ering of the Clans Elaborate in Detail. If the weather man will only be good Friday and Saturday he may do as he pleases the remainder of this season. This is the prayer of all the Scotch, their relations and friends. With good weather the Caledonians are prepared to give the public extra ordinarily fine entertainment. The pro gram for both days is replete and elab orate in detail, and the members of the society have gone to great expense in stcunng lor tne success of its rendition, the best talent of Portland and other cities. The Athena band and Johnson's orchestra have been engaged to furnish music and in addition good singing will be a feature of the program. Much interest is being taken in the arrangements for the big spectacular street parade, which takes place Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The mock circus will be seen in all its tinsel, pomp and elaborateness and in itself will be worth coming many miles to see. Numerous floats will be in the parade and together with the unique novelties that will be in evidence the pageant will be the most imposing ever before seen in Athena. The exercises will be held in a large arbor on Third St. south, and facing Main Street. It will be covered with a water-proof canvas, and at one side will be erected a commodious stage surround ed on three sides by circus seats, which will be ample in number for the conven ience of all. The program, which is subject to change, follows: FRIDAY Parade, 10 a. m. sharp. Address of Welcome Mayor Taylor. Music... Band Annual Address Hon. Geo. J. Cameron, Portland Song ." "Annie Laurie" Misses Wilkinson, McBride, Rider, Luna Dance .Scotch Reel Master Jimmie King, Miss Jessie Pottage, Master Frank D'Arcy and ' Miss Minnie Zipsy. Address.. Dr. W.Gilbert Cole, Pendleton Song... "Bonnie Doon". Mesdames. Smith and Foes, Dr. Bot- kin and Mr. Worthington. Dinner. 1:30 Music Band Dance Highland Fling Misses Mysie Sharp, Rose Forbes. Address Rev. W. E. Armfield Instrumental Miss Maud Gholson Dance Shean Trews Frank D'Arcy. Song "Jack o' Hazelean" Master Willis Hales. Music Band Dance Reel o' TullocB Four Children. Flag Drill Twenty Little Girls SATURDAY. 10:00a. m. Music .....Band Song.."My'Love, she's but a Lassie yet".. Master Hales. Dance Sailor's Hornpipe Miss Rose Forbes. Address. . ..Hon. J. C. Raley, Pendleton Music. Band Song , . . .Loch Lomond Mrs. M. W. Smith. Dance . .Sword Dance Miss Forbes and Miss Sharp. . Instrumental ...Selected Mrs. J. D. Plamondon. Dance.. Master Willis Hales Dinner. 150 Music . .Band Dance,... Highland Fling Master Jimmie King, Master Willie McOormick, Master Frank D'Arcy, and Miss Jessie Pottage. Address W. M. Peterson Dance ., Master Hales Song ....Selected Miss Garfield. Dance Shean Trews Miss Rose Forbes. Music , ..V. .... ....Band Clown Drill . . Sixteen Boys Games :.. ...... Base ball CONCERT, 850 SAT. EVE. Orchestra. Address.... ..D, C. Kirk Dance .Scotch Reel Master Jimmie King, Frank D'Arcy. Instrumental .Selected Miss Maud Gholson. , Bass Solo .J. N. Sweet Dance Master Hales Recitation ,;.Mrs. A, C. Mclntyre Instrumental. .. . . Mrs. J. D. Plamondon Dance.. ; . . . .Sailor's Hornpipe - f - ,.,. Miss Forbes. Song ."Blue Bells of Scotland" Misses Wilkinson, McBride, Rider, Luna Dance Shean Trews Miss Forbes. Vocal Solo "Annie Laurie" Mrs. M. W. Smith. Music ....Orchestra Vocal Solo .Selected Miss Ethel Garfield Dance Spanish Skirt Dance Miss Forbes. Song "Bonnie Sweet Bessie Mesdames Smith and Foss, Dr. Bot kin and Mr. Worthington. Dance , Highland Fling Song, ."Auld Lang Syne" Quartet and Chorus. -ft