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i He PHE8B Athena, Oregon
ATHENA, JULY 1, 4 1904
The Oiegoman in a recent issue, said:
"It is probable the legislature may con
sider the propriety of confining registra
tion to incorporated towns and cities.
In tbe country where everybody knows
everybody, there can. be little illegal
voting."
A cotemporary takes up the proposi
tion and says to abolish the registration
law or to make it inoperative in any part
of the state (would be a step backward
It would open the way to illegal voting
and invite repeating. If only voters in
incorporated to was and cities were re
auirad to register there would be little
nnfoirimril ncainst the registered voter
O . Q a
of the city after having voted in the
place where he was registered, going in
to the rural precincts and voting as
often as he desired. Of course, the
honest voter would not do this, neither
would he attempt to vote without he
had a right to whether registered or not.
But it is not the honest voter that the
registration or other election laws are
intended to guard against. It is the
dishonest voter, the one who casts a
ballot for a consideration. To give him
any more latitude than is now extended
would be dangerous. Instead of modi
fying the law bo as to invite frauds, the
legislature would better make the re
quirements more stringent so as to more
effectually prevent frauds.
Portland is to have a large packing
house to be erected and operated by the
stockmen who are organized to fight the
beet trust with the end in view of get
ting actual value for their cattle. This
is a move that means much to the pro
ducers of the country, and their future
will depond greatly upon the success of
the independent packing company. The
Dalles Times-Mountaineer comes to the
logical conclusion that aside from this
good result, a large packing establish
ment in Portland means much to the en
tire northwest. It is the creation of an
industry that has long beeu needed. It
will furnish a ready market for the
meats raised on the couBt, and will do
away with the shipping of live stock to
Chicago or Kansas City to have it butch
ered and sent back to us as cured meats,
by which process the producers and
consumers pay freight two ways half
way across the continent.
In the opiuion of one of our exchanges
one of the unexplainable things about
the recent election was the vote on the
amendment to the constitution authoriz
ing the legislature to fix the salary of
the state printer. This was one of the
most important things to be determined
by the people of the state, yet out of the
98,008 who voted for supreme Judge,
only 59,305 voted for or against the
amendmont. It was a measure which
hud it carried would have saved the tax
payers about $20,000 a year, but voters
as a rule gave it no consideration, and
for some unaccountable reason 14,031
voted against it. The result shows that
they were giving more attention to the
personal interests of office seekers than
to their own welfare.
The man who used to explain how im
possible it was to run water for any dis
tance through a ditch in this sand now
sits on the ditch bank 15 miles from the
headgate, with the water flowing past at
the rate of 15 or 20 cubic feet per sec
ond, and tries to explain his explana
tion. Some men never will admit they
were mistaken. Oregon Irrigator.
The Massachusetts prohibitionists,
at their state convention, made a de
parture from custom when they placed
' a woman on their state ticket by nom
inating Mrs. Fannie J. Clary of Wil
liamsburg for secretary of state. Dr
Oliver W. Cobb of Easthampton was
named for governor. The nomination of
Mrs. Clary was made after the only con
test of the convention.
Young John D. recently said to his
bible class: "A man who is proud and
puffed up is sure to fall." True. And
a man who climbs too high on a slender
pole is likely to break it off and run it in
to himself. ,
A Milwaukee contemporary says that
"the man with a small income is passing
through a trying time." The .trouble is
that so many never get through, but
get stuck. -'
"In these days," said Porf. Burleigh,
"too many society women bring up a
child in the way the nurse girl says it
shall go when they bring them up at
all."
Tbe eighteen miles between Nanshan
hill and Port Arthur is generally recog
nized as the longest eighteen miles in all
Asia.
We don't know where the fly has
been all winter long, but, it was. some
where where he got nicely rested.
It is Bad to hear that Bill Nye's widow
is in want. That is too frequently the
legacy of humorists.
Foley's Honey and Tar
forchiJdren,safe,sure. No opiates.
A $2500 Blow-Out
Grand 4th ot July Celebration
WALLA WALLA
Grand parade, music by three Bands,
Athletic sports, daylight Fireworks, ed
ucated pig Ballonist, Hose racing, dan
cing, orations and amusements of all
kinds, ending with a $1000 display of
fireworks in the evening.
Excursions on all Railroads.
COME, MAKE IT A ROUSING 4TH
X THE 4
1ST. NICHOLS HOTEL
J. E. FROOME, pbop.
Only First-class Hotel in
the City.
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I THE ST. NICHOLS
X Is the only one that cau accommodate
commercial travelers.
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Can botecomended for Its clean and
I well ventilated rooms.
i Cor. Maim and Third, Atbkna, Or. i
Pianos of Worth.
We sell the kind of Pianos that those
who are critics, buy.
They are Reed & Sons, noted for
strength and volume of tone.
The Henry F. Miller, Boston's oldest
and sweetest toned make.
The Steger, musically equal to the
best, and the popular Singer.
Whitman College
purchesd pianos ot us last year valued at
$4,000, and all were of the above makes
The College buys only the highest grade
pianos. We buy direct from factory and
can save you money, rianos delivered
on ten days trial free. It will pay you
to get our prices and easy terms.
Dwelley Herrick Music Co.,
51 East Main Street
4 Doors Above Bridge,
Walla Walla, Washington
.. Pointing ..
L. J. Robinson does painting as
it Bhould be done.
Material used by him is first-class. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. Shop, corner 8rd
and Jefferson, Athena, Oregon,
Cures Old 8ore.
Westmoreland, Kansas, May 5, 1902.
Ballard Snow Liniment Co.: Your
Snow Liniment cured an old sore on
the side of my chin that was supposed
to be a cancer. The sore was stubborn
and would nt yield to treatment, until
I tried Snow Liniment which did the
work in short order. My sister, Mrs.
Sophi.t J. Carson, Allensville, Pa., has a
sore and mistrusts that it is a cancer.
Please send her a bottle. Sold by Wo,
McBride.
Acute Eheumatism
Deep tearing or wrenching pains, oc
casioned by getting wet through; worse
when at rest, or on first moving the
limbs and in cold or damp weather, is
cured quickly by Ballard's Snow Lini
ment. Oscar Oleeon, Gibson City, 111.,
writes Feb. 16, 1902: "A year ago I
was troubled with a pain in my back.
It soon got so bad I could not bend
over. One bottle of Ballard's Snow
Liniment cured me." 25j,50c and $1 at
McBride's. .
Try Our
COMPOUND SYRUP
of
WHITE PINE
and
SPRUCE
By soothing Mucous Mem
branes, it cures cough and
the most severe colds. . . .
PALACE DRUG STORE
WM. McBRIDE,
Leading Druggist
NaV
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COMMERCIAL
LIVERY, FEED
and SALE STABLE.
Best Turnouts
In Eastern Oregon
Stock Boarded
by the Day, Week
or Month
KING BROTHERS Prop
VfO seasonable
j I reasojiave
Foley1 s Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonia.
PURE RYE WHISKY 23 YEARS OLD. The best ever
sold in the city of Athena. Once drank, always drank.
For sale at THE EAGLE BAR, - - - - -
Pine Lunch Countei
North Side Main Street, P. II. TIEDEM AN, Proprietor
K. yf Fine Wines, Liquors
I and Cigars
L BETZ BEER
Choice Bottled Goods
ATV Club Room.
SALOON SAM BOOIIER, Proprietor.
FIRS1 SSTIOML
H. C. Adams, President.
T.J Kirk, Ylce-Preateleut.
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CAPITAL STOCK.
SURPLUS, -
Proper attention gtreo to
aud domestic
t. 8. L Grow, Cashier,
Slow
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Chicago Ranges are quick heaters and fine bakers. They have duplex grates for n"il and wood, large warming
closet, large end draft, are fully asbestos lined, are neatly nickle trimmed and are guaranteed by makers for 10 years.
For One Week Only, From Monday, June 27th to Saturday, July 2nd, we Offer the
Following Special Prices-Roemember, for One Week Only A & A A A
' No. 816 Chicago Steel Range, with high closet, duplex
grates, full nickle trim, asbestos lining and key plate
top containing four 8-inch and two 7-inch covers. Size
of oven is 16x18x13 inches. Weighs 315 pounds and is
the best that can be made at the price for durability and
baking qualities. Regular price is $36; Special for the
week, only $30.
No. 818 Chicago Steel Range, same as above except ,
size of oven is 18x18x13 inches and has six 8-inch covers.
Regular price is $39; Special for the week, only $33-
and inquiries receive prompt and caieful attention don't hesitate about writing
in
When in town, make this store
Next Door
to
the
Post Office
Athena
fire Insurance
Agency
ONLY THE BEST COM
PANIES TO INSURE IN
0. G. CHAMBERLAIN, Agent
Notary Public and Conveyancer.
MM OF STHENS
C. A Barrett.)
P. K. Colburn, V Directors
F. 8. Leii row,)
$ 50,000
12,500
collections. Deals In foreign
xcbai'g.
I.M.Kkmp, Assistant C&ler
InLUB.
About
Still another carload of the celebrated Buck's Steel Ranges is now here.
Seems unnecessary to tell of the many merits of the Buck's Ranges again,
but we just can't help it. If you knew as much about the good qualities
of Buck's Ranges as we do, you'd be enthusiastic over them too. Just
everything good that can be truthfully said of any range can be said of
Buck's, and more besides, for they have many important features not to be
found in other ranges. A booklet, which is free for the asking, will tell
you of some of these points, or we'd be glad to show you at any time. Of
course, like all really fine things, they cost more than ordinary ranges, so
for folks who wish to invest less in a range, we have secured a line of most
satisfactory medium priced ranges.
Chicago Steel Ranges
Harvest Range
MAIL ORjDERjS
your headquarters feel at home here you
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
EVERYTHING TO FURNISH THE" HOME
Walla Walla, Wash.
O RVt) 111 Paint, Oil, Glass, Varnish, Brushes, Etc. Plumbing
DOO Ut UliOL J PENDLETON, OREGON.
OHA.RLES GAY
...Dealers in...
qanaies, JNuts, Jb ruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
JRESH BREAD, PIES, CAKES, ETC.
NARKAUS BROTHERS'
MEAT MARKET
Fresh Meats. Only
the Best is Good.
ltI0llItllI
ROCK SPRINGS
COaL
I SPECIAL RATES ON GAR LOTS I
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No. 815 Favorite Steel Range, with high shelf, four
8-inch covers and oven 15x22x12 inches, duplex grates
for coal or wood and warranted to be a first class baker.
Regular price $27.50; Special for the week, 23 95.
No. 818 Leader Jewel Steel Range, with high closet,
pouch feed, duplex grates, six 8-inch holes and oven
18x18x12 inches. It is neatly trimmed in aluminum
with nickle panels on warming closet and oven doors.
Special price for the week, $27-50.
us about anything you are in teres ted
are always welcome, buying or not.
2nd Hand
Department
One Block
East
Everything
For
House Keeping
Purposes
See our Btock before you buy. 1
Baker Sfolsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Postoffice, Pendleton.
ED. BARRETT, .
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
Estimates furnished on all kinds
of buildings. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Office at New Lumber Yard, Athena.
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