The Athena press., July 19, 1904, Image 4

A PLATINUM FAMINE.
Very Small Amount Wu Mined
Lut Year. -
Foaad 01 la Small Gluteal Ormm
Wa at Bar latervala-lBUreat-tng
Fact Croat Its
Klsiory.
Authorities disagree at to the correct
time when platlna was first discovered,
says the News, Berlin, Conn. That it
was known to the ancient nations thers
can be little doubt. Some authorities
declare that it figured in the early his
tory of the world and was one of the
component parts used in tempering cop
per, and that it contributed to the
Damascus blade that has been the theme
of speculation for centuries. The Span
iards knew of Its great utility and gave
its name "Platlna," (little silver) on ao
count of its resemblance to silver in ap
pearance and col lor. For several hun
dred years the Spanish alchemlets,
knowing Its strong affinity to alloy with
gold, and fearing its peculiar fusion
qualities retarded its powers, and veiled
its value and production in accordance
with the bigotry that ruled that nation
during the centurlts when its vessels
ploughed every sea and its discoverer!
left trails of disaster and ruin In the mad
eearch for gold and conquest.
As time rocked the cradle of events
the sunlight of truth dispelled the fogt
if Ignorance and a new era began amid
he ruins of the most lamentable fail
le In history for Spanish supremacy
To the mott careful reading of history
the authorities now generally agree that !
nlnllnnm ft a It (a now rallul. had a
modern definite discovery as a useful
metal about the year 1741.
Sir Charles Wood, assay master at
Jamaica, in testing the ores obtained
from the abandoned Spanish mines of
Choi3 in Peru noted that strange pecul
iar metal. It was not fully described as
a distinct metal until 1746 and since that
time plantlnum has occupied a position
as the noblest of the precious metals. It
is an astonishing fact that with) all the
material advancement that has been ac
complished in the world the supply of
platinum has remained obscure and
practically unknown to the general
public.
Platinum is associated with and com
posed of iridium, rhodium, palladium,
osmium and ruthenium. These are
called the family group to platinum.
Iridium is a great medicine and ranks
with radium.
Wallaston separated the platinum
family and opened up the keen discov
ery that unearthed the rare qualities
of these rare and precious metals.
Ninety-seven per cent, of all the plati
num sands mined in the world come
from the Ural mountains of RtiFsla.
They tire transported 42 miles by horse
and cart to the railroad, thence 2,200
miles by steam cars to St. Petersburg,
and there treated and smelted undr
the watchful eye of the Russian gov
ernment. It is worthy of especial attention to
lote that less than 6,000 pounds (troy
weight) was mined in the entire world
during the year 1902, and that a plati
num famine exists. Tho demand it
constantly increasing but the supply
Is not Increasing.
Platinum is only found in the native
rtate occurring in small glistening
zranules of a steel gray color, which
always contain an admixture in vary
Ing proportions of the family group.
Platinum alloys easily with other met
als, for it Is the supreme king of all.
In geological conditions It was cre
ated at the close of the Devonian era
and outranks In age, splendor and com
mercial uses all other known metals of
earth. Its iridium and osmium are
destined to become the world's benefac
tors in medicinal properties. Is it any
wonder that platinum it worth mora
than gold and that Russia selfishly veils
its production?
Strang Visitor.
An English lady traveling with her
husband in Somaltland tells the follow
ing story of a thunder shower and the
visitors it brought: "Oscar Grat and
hit men had come to the zerlba to pay
an afternoon call, and having on their
best togas, did not care to get wet, so
came and sat under the fly of our tent.
They each brought a handful of spears
and shields, and huddled together in the
cramped space, alternately prodded each
other or put a spearhead through the
canvas roof. The storm lasted nearly
an hour, and when the first gleam of
light appeared all ran with wild shouts
to the dusty track whence we had come,
but which was now a rushing river. All
the caskt and skins were tilled, to the
accompaniment of weird songs, and then
the pontes, sheep and camels these
last had had no water for seven days
were brought down to drink."
There was a worthy Irish member of
parliament who was so generous that
a request for financial assistance was
never refused. But his checks had one
little drawback they were never hon
ored, Thefshortcoming naturally in
time became known, but it did not affect
hit popularity. A visitor to the dis
trict, hearing of the member's peculiar
ity, asked a leading politician how it
was that public faith in the member was
not ahaken. "Why, sure, it is because
he shows his willingness to assist, but
for lack of funds," was the reply.
Gordon Cummlng was perhaps the
first to discover the effect of the human
voice upon wild animals. On one oc
casion he had a lioness in full retreat
before him. He called loudly to her.
whereupon she squatted like a huge dog
and permitted htm to approach. In a
similar venture he checked the charge
of a liontss by yelling at her and con
tinued to do so, while she remained per
plexedly sniffing the ground and al
lowed him to escape. .
Bid Wanted.
Bids are wanted for the construction
of the I. O. O. F. and K. P. Hall.
1st: For the construction of the con
crete, brick, stone, plumming, lathing
and plastering as shown on plans, own
ers furnishing all brick, stone, sand and
crushed rock on the ground. Bids must
be so much per cubic foot for extra con
crete work.
2nd: For the furnishing and con
structing of all wood work and roofing
as shown on plans and specifications.
Bids will be opened August 1, 1904.
Right reserved to reject anyand all
bids. For plans and information, call
at the office of O. W. Bradley,
Chairman of Trustees.
Brutally Tortured.
A case came to light that for persist
ent and unmerciful torture has perhaps
never been equaled. Joe Golobick of
Colusa, Calif., writes: "For 15 years I
endured insufferable pain from Rheu
matism and nothing relieved me though
I tried everything known. I came
across Electric Bitters and it's the great
est medicine on earth for that trouble.
A few bottles completely relieved and
cured me." Just as good for liver and
kidney troubles. Only 50c. Satisfac
tion guaranteed by Win. McBride, drug
gist. One Luly's Keooiiniientlatloii Sold Fifty
lloxe of CliHiiilierlnlii'n Stomach
mid Liver Tablet.
I have, I believe, sold fifty boxes of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets on the recommendation of one lady
here, who first bought a box of them a
year ago. She never tires of telling her
neighbors and friends about the good
qualities of these tablets, P. M. Shore,
druggist, Rochester, Ind. The pleasant
purgative effect of these tablets make
them a favorite with ladies everywhere.
For sale by all druggists.
Indigestion. '
With its companions, heart burn,
flatulence, torpidity of the liver, con
stipation, palpitation of the heart, poor
blood, headache and other nervous
symptoms, sallow skin, foul tongue, of
fensive breath and a legion of other ail
ments, is at once the most widespread
and destructive malady among the
American people. The Herbine treat
ment will cure all these troubles. 50c
bottle. Sold by Wm. McBride.
Cheerfully Recommended for Rheuma
tism. O. G. Higbee, Danville, Ills., writes
Dec. 2, 1901: "About two years ago I
was laid up for four months with rheu
matism. I tried Ballard's Snow Lini
ment: one bottle cured me. I can
cheerfully recommend it to all suffering
from like affliction." 25c, 50c, 1.00.
Sold by McBride.
Working Night and Day.
The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made was Dr. King's New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, listlessness into ener
gy, brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health
Only 25c per box. Sold by McBride.
When bilious take Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale
by all druggists.
A Secret Method.
I use a secret method for the painless
extraction of teeth which I have used
for a number of years with continued
success. It does not cause any soreness
of mouth or gums, or any sickness or
after effects whatever; is perfectly safe
and takes immediate effect when ap
plied around a tooth. Dr. Sponogle,
dentist. '
Cares Old Sores.
Westmoreland. Kansas. May 5. 1902.
Ballard Snow Liniment Co.: lour
Snow Liniment cured an old sore n
the side of (my chin that was supposed
to he a cancer. The sore was siuDDorn
and would nrt yield to treatment, until
dried by Snow Liniment wmcn did tue
worK in snort oraer. My sister, intra
Sophia J. Carson, Allensville, Pa., has a
sore and mistrusts that it is a cancer,
PleaBe send her a bottle. Sold by Wm
McBride.
Artificial Teeth.
To follow the natural contour of the
face in arranging artificial teeth on
plates so that they will give the most
natural appearance wnen in tue oioutn
there are points, including a perfect tit
and perfect satisfaction, that is the
guarantee on all plate work. Dr. Spon
ogle, dentist.
Public Notice.
Notice Is hereby Riven that I will apply to
the Mayor aud common council of the City of
Atneim, uregon, at a meeting inerenr to oe
held ou tho 17th day of August, 1WI for a
license to sell spirituous, limit and vinous
liquor In less n mint it lea than one qunrt, said
liquor to lie sold only lu a building situated
ou Hie etuii oiKfimuoi un o. v, in oiock jvo,
5, ot ctttd city. ' oatu uooncr.
Putel, July 13, 1901. Applicant.
Notice to Creditors.
In the County Court ot the State ot Ore
son for the (Jounty of Umatilla.
In the matter ot the estate of A. L.
Watts, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern that I, M. L, Watts, have
been duly appointed and qualified as ex
ecutor of the estate of A. L. Watts, de
ceased, under bis last will and testa
ment. All persons having claims and
demands acainst the said estate are re
quested to present them to me at the
law cilice of Will M. reterson, Athena
Orecon. within six months from the
date ot the first publication of this
notice. Claims and demands must be
accompanied with proper vouchers.
Dated this 15th day of July, 1904.
Will M. Peterson. M.L. Watts,
Attorney. Executor,
HOUSE AND CARRIAGE PAINTING
Paper Hanging,
Clothing and Graining.
Estimates furnished on all kinds of
work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop, east side of 3rd street, above Main
J. E. HULL,
Athena, - . Oregon.
PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE
A. L. JONES
WANTS LIGHT HAULING
Goods taken best care of and carefully band
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.Satisfies
taste and appetite
Dr. A. B. Stone,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
Calls answered promptly day or night
Office in Post Building, Athena, Oregon
S. P. Sharp,
A. W. Botkin.
Sharp
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Special attention given to Femalo
Diseases.
Calls promptly answered. Office on Third
Street, Athena. Oregor
J. M. HAYES
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Houses to Rent. Town and Country
Property for Sale.
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Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public
Athena, Oregon
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.Barber Shop.
Shaving; Haircutting,
Shampooing, Massage
for Face and Scalp.
.HOT BATHS.
Shop North Side Main
Street, Athena, Ore.
Spring and Summer
1904
MILLINERY
We have a large' and complete std; "
of the latest styles in street and dres
hats for Women, Misses and Children.
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ing your purchases. We guarantee per--'
feet satisfaction in trimming old hat
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Carden Building, Main Sreet, Athena
Foley's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys end bladder right
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ut ot smouieaa powaeri ana
lacketed bulled ia large calibre rifles.
A 43 calibre bullet weixbins 500
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small bores can not always be depended n
for. Marlin Model 1895 Repeaters have
" Special Smokeless Steel" barrels. For
up-to-date information see our catalog.
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car daily to Kansas City; through Pullman
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weekly to Chicago, with free reclining
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