The Athena press., August 23, 1904, Image 4

THE MARINER'S GUIDE
The Most Valued .Possession of the
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Sea Captain.
The Making of Cbronomatara a Re
fined Art That I Follow br
Bat Few Expensive In
' atrmnta -
New York, as the leading seaport of
the country, is the center of an im
portant Industry on which depends in
a large measure the safety of thou
sands of ocean "travelers, says the
Philadelphia Ledger. This is the man
ufacturing, and particularly the rating,
of marine chronometers. Nearly
every shipmaster, upon entering New
York after an ocean yoyage, obCains
from the customhouse a permit to land
his chronometer, so that it) may be
rated according to standard time.
This rating may be likened to the
dally comparison which the man with
the fine watch makes, with bis Jew
: eler's timepiece.
In the case of a chronometer the ad
juster keeps a careful record of its
variation,- and this record, goes, with
the cIock when it is returned to the
ship. The Importance to a captain of
knowing whether his chronometer is
running fast or slow cannot be over
estimated, for, although it .may vary
only five feeconds a month,; each sec
ond makes a difference of io-ir miles
in a ship's course, and a miJtil.e of
such a short distance, if not corrected,
might result In a wreck and the loss
of many lives. Knowing the exact
variation of his chronometer, the cap
tain Is. therefore, able to ma'.', o the
necessary allowance for it when he
' ascertains the latitude and longitude
of the vessel after taking his sight, or,
in other words, after determining the
angular position of the sun through
. the use of the sextant. ,
Man rt (ha lontrn nitAi n 1lnnta is tt tfir
three chronometers, the ordinary ves
sel one and the' deep-water ships
sometimes two or three, but the life
of an ocean timepiece, if well taken
care of, Is 100 years and more, and
accordingly the maker has to meet no
great demand. .As a matter of fact,
a chronometer really goes out of serv
ice only when It sinks with a vessel-.
A- shipmaster, when about to abandon
his command at sea, invariably thinks
of four things that should be saved
his logbook, . sextant; ' compass '. and'
chronometer. With these and ;a fair
supply of provisions he feels a cor-
tain sense of security when he risks
his life in an open boat. A derelict
with a chronometer on board is 'Indeed
a rarity. And when one reads- of a
captain who has been unablo to save
his chronometer the story is in
dubitable j;roof that the summons to
leave the vessel was so urgent as
not to nt'xlt a moment's delay. , Leave
the s'.ily'a cKt if you will, but save the
clirononie cr, might well be taken as'
an occ .! ;xim. ;
Tho ';h c :refully nursed, the chro
nonie.ci r.eci with many adventures,
It may go through lire, shipwreck and
other perils of the sea, but rarely does
the regular, distinct ticking ever stop
forever. If a captain dies or his ves
sol Is condemned it finds another own
er or another berth and this it shifts
about l roi'i ship to ship, changing
Iimds coiiiinually and traveling at odd
tlms all the seven seas.
The manufacturing of marine chro
nometers in this country is confined
to four firms, three of which are lo
oted in New York, and probably, the
wholo output for a year amounts to
250 or even fewer. As with other arti
cles, the price of chronomettrs varies
according to quality and workmanship.
The cheiiie-it cost about $J00 each,
while tho United States government,
which naturally , buys the best, pays
6omeUmos as much as $375.
The movements of chronometers are
usually imported "blank" from Eng
landthat is, only the plates and
wheels are brought over, 'the manu
facturer here provides the balance,
i vrinsB, pivots, Jewels and other
l.arts needed to complete the whole,
together with the brass-bound box in
which the clock is placfd. Being set
In gimbals within the box, the
chronometer will remain In a horizon
tal position when the vessel rolls or
1 itches, and by thlr means the poise of
the balance Is not disturbed.
It takes about three months to man
ufacture a chronometer and another
three months to adjust it, though mak
ers declare that the timepiece should
not be sent to sea for two years after
completion, as the delicate mechanism,
must be tested In various ways to obtain
a perfect regulation. This adjutiment,
as the regulation Is called, is something
that requires the utmost skill and really
is the most important feature of the
maker's art. Sudden changes of temper
ature, humidity and electric currents
will affect the speed, balance and hair
spring, and therefore all the running
parts must be so compensated and regu
lated that whatever contingency may
arise there will still be the steadiness
which allows no capricious variations.
Old-fashioned chronometers were built
to run eight days without winding, but
these have been superseded by the EG
hour timepiece. Fifty years ago the
chronometer was brought to its present
state of perfection, and since that time,
despite modern Ingenuity, makers have
found no reason to make an v alteration
in the principal parts of its Mechanism,
A Xataral Mlatake.
The Terror Do people often throw
things at you, Mr. Dough by ?
Mr. poughby No, Tommy, wkyt
"Well, sis says you're an easy mark."
-Princet;fti8r.. v.
Ta fare Constipation Foreretv
Take Cttst-areta Catidy CatharUa llo or S3
UUU.U lU to cure, druwlbi rvfund. atones.
PHARAOH'S CORN A FAKE.
Baropeaa laleatleta and Joaraaltata
Find That Thar Hare Beea
Hoaxed.
Some time ago there was a wonderful
story in the European journals about
eertain graint of ancient Egyptian corn
which bad been planted in Germany and
had come to life.
The grains, they said, had been found
in an Egyptian sarcophagus and had
been planted by a Dresden florist. Some
days jitter the corn appearid above
ground, much to the surprise of scien
tists, who did not suppose that there
was any life in grains which were from
4,300 to 5,000 years old. The corn, bow-
ever, was certainly growing, and even
the most Incredulous among them soon
became convinced that grains have a
leas- of life to which there is practical-
)y no' limit.
Alas! A boy employed by the Dres
den florist has now confessed that he
planted some other grains in the same
place w'jts his master had planted the
, E?j p.'iai in! arid only a few hour
after the florist completed his' work.
This vj? fad news for the scientists and
. for the rurr.t-rous Journalists who had
written et.f huslastlally about the mirac
ulous qualities pf theancient grains of
corn. ,
BURIED BEAUTY IN PARIS.
Magnificent Stonework in the Foun
dation of the LonTrt in
the Old City.
It has been known for some time that
the roadway in front of the cathedral of
Notre Dame, in Paris, is much higher
that it originally. was, and that the view
of the entrance suffers in consequence.
The architectural expert of the Louvre
museum, M. Redon, has discovered that
the Louvre is also buried beneath , the
ground to a far greater depth than the
original plans warranted, writes a Paris
correspondent of the London Telegraph.
M. Redon concludes from his first inves
tigations that, as planned at first, the
Louvre was to have been encompassed
by a moat, the excavation of which was
prevented by the hcMset that surrounded
it at the time. Afterward, when the
houses were got rid of, the idea of the
moat was, forgotten, and the land rose
naturally to ' Its present height, hiding
over 2i2 feet of the building. The com
mittee for the preservation of old Paris
intends, under M. Redon's supervisoln,
to clear away the tarth and disclose the
magnificent stonework of which the
base is constructed. ,
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Purchased Mountain Cattle
Reinhold Harras is here from Walla
Walla again this week purchasing beef
cattle. Saturday he bought about 20
head of cattle on Weston mountain at
the rate of 2 cents for cows and 1 cts.
for steers, and he is now after more
beeves for Harras Bros. The recent
purchase of , Mr. Harras on - Basket
mountaiu aggregated about 220 head, 40
of which were sold by the March boys
and the remainder by many other moun
tain farmers. Weston Leader.
Mrs. 0. H. Jennings, Boston: "Our
babies (twins) were sickly. Had several
doctors, ' but no results. Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea made them strong
and robust." 35 cents. Tea or Tablets.
Pioneer drug store. .' ,.
Artificial Teeth.; ? i
To follow the.natural contourbf the
face in arranging artificial teeth on
plates sq that they will give the most
natural appearance when in the mouth,
thore are points, including a perfect fit
and perfect satisfaction, that is the
guarantee on all plate work. Dr. Spon
ogle, dentist.
End of Bitter Fight.
"Two physicians had a long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung," writes J. P. Hughes of Du Pont,
Ga., "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. As a last
resort I tried Dr. King's New Discovery
for consumption. The benefit I re
ceived was striking and I was on my
foet in a few days. Now I've entirely
regained my health." It conquers all
coughs colds and throat and lung
troubles. Guaranteed by W. McBride,
Palace drug store. Price 50c and $1.
Trial bottle free. V;
Sick Headache.
"For several years my wife was
troubled with what physicians called
sick headache of a very severe character.
She doctored with several eminent phy
sicians and at a great expense, only to
grow worse until she was unable to do
any kind of work. About a year ago Bho
began taking Chamberlain's stomach
and liver tablets and today weighs more
than she ever did before," says George
E Wright, of New London, New York
For sale by all druggists.
'Tis said a bottle and a glass
Will make a person mellow,
But Rocky Mountain Tea's the drink
, That livens up a fellow. -Pioneer
Drug Store.
I find nothing better tor liver de
rangement and constipation than Cham
berlains Stomach and Liver rills.L.
F. Andrews, Des Moines, Iowa. For
Bale by all druggists.
Comforts the heart, strengthens the
mind. It's good, ill or well. Makes
one s face bright as a summer morning.
That's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain
Tea does. 35 cents. Tea or Tablets.
Pioneer drug store.
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,
i.
Athena, - Oregon.
PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE
A. L. JONES
WANTS LIGHT HAULING
Goods taken best care of and carefully hand
led. Phone 13 for Express and Baggage.
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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. F. Sharp,
Sharp
A. W. Botkin.
& Botkin,
PHYSICIANS AND SUliUEONS
. Special attention given to Female
, Diseases.
Calls promptly answered. Office on Third
Street, Athena, Oregor
J. II. HAYES
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
Houses to Rent. Town and Country
r Property for Sale.
WILL M. PETERSON
Attordey-at-Law, "Notary Public
- Athena, Oregon
Deeds, Wills, Leases, Mortgages and
Contracts carefully drawn; Collections
promptly made.
Going to Build?
Save Money ann Time by Hav
ing O. E. TROUTMAN, Archi
tect, make your Plans and. Spci
fications. ROOM 15, ASSOCIATION BUILDING,
PENDLETON. - - - ORE.
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Five Lion -Heads cut from Lion
Coffee Packages and, a
stamp entitle you (in addition to
the regular free premiums) to
one vote. The 2-cent stamp cov
ers our acknowledgment to you
that your estimate is recorded.
You can send as many
mates as desired.
Grand First Prize cf 15,000,03
will be awarded to the one who Is nearest
correct on both our World's Fair and Presi
dential Vote Contests.
W alio offer 15.000.00 Special Cash PrUe to Grocers'
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Sherman & McLean,
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Spokane Inter-State fair
Spokane, October 3 to 9
With large Displays in all Departments. . , $2000 offered
for Fruit Exhibits. Moreithan $30,000 in Premiums and
Prizes. Five or more Exciting Races each day; $12,000 in
Purses. Down Town Carnival each night, fifth Regiment
British Artillery Band. Free Vaudeville daily. Fine Miner
al display; Dog Show, Art Exhibit, etc. Low rates and, spec
ial Excursions on all Railroads.
Concessions for sale. Write for Premium
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THE WRIGHT LIVERY
AND FEED STABLE
mwrnu
COOD HORSES AND RICS. REASONABLE PRICES
DRIVER FURNISHED WHEN DESIRED-
'-- Horses boarded by the day, week or month
Stables on 2nd street, South of Main Btreet,
J. r. Wright, - - - Proprietor.
A. J. PARKER'S
NEW
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Everything First
Class - Modern
and Up-to -date
SOUTH SIDE MAI
STREET ATHENA.
List. ROBT. H. COSGROVE, Sec.
Users of
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be the total popular voio cast
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for President (votes for all can
didates combined) at the 'election
November 8, 1904 ?
In 1300 election, 13,959,653 people voted
for President. For nearest correct esti
mates received in Woolson Spice Com
pany's office, Toledo, O., on or before
November 5, 1904, we will give first
prize for the nearest correct estimate,
prize to the next nearest, etc..
follows:
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each l.OOO.OO
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KEEN & WILL J' V'S
.Barber Shop.
Shaving, Haircutting,
Shampooing, Massage
for Face and Scalp.
iaiciieiiieiBi
.HOT BATHS.
aiitiiitiii
Shop North Side Main
Street, Athena, Ore.
Spring and Summer
1904
We baveu large and complete stock
of the latest styles in street and drehs
hats for Women, Misses and Children.
Our prices are as low as the l-nvest and
you will do well to ;h11 heretofore mak
ing your purchases. We guarantee per
fect satisfaction in trimming old bats.
Your money refunded it not satisfactory.
MKS. J. R. OWENS,
Oarden Building, Main Sreot, Alhera
Foley's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys and bladder right
The--
COMMERCIAL
LIVERY, FEED
and SALE STABLE.
Best Turnouts
In Eastern Oregon
Stock Boarded
by the Day, Week
or Month
KING BROTHERS Prep
Troy Laundry
Walla Walla, Wash.
HENRY KEEN, AgeDt in Athena.
Work Guaranteed
Washings are called for each Tues
day and are returned Friday morning
OREGON
Snoip LINE
2 uitum rciiririi
TWO TRAINS EAST DAIY
Through Pullman standard and sleeping
cars dalfy to Omaha, Chicago; tourist sleeping
car daily to Kansas City; through Pullman
tourist sleeping ears, personally conducted,
weekly to Chicago, with free reclining
chair cars, seats free, to the east daily irom
Pendleton.
MILLINERY
DEPAHT XIV S SCHEDULES ABKIVB
Daily. ATHENA, ORE. Daily.
Fast Mail for Pen
dleton, LaUrande,
Baker City, and all
points eist via Hun
tington, Ore., Also
, . for Umatilla, Hepp-
4:M p m. neri Tha bftife8i ;57 a. w.
Portland, Astoria,
Willamette Valley
Points, California,
Tacoma, Seattle, all
- Sound Points.
Walla Walla, Day
ton, Poraeroy, Lew-
i a.m. man' Moscow, the ;53p- .
Couer d'Alene dis
trict, Spokane and
all points north.
Mixed train Walla
7:05 p.m. wallaand intenne o.nn m
diate points. iJ) P-m.
Mixed, for Pendle
12:2(1 p.m. ton and intermedl- 7:05 p-m.
ate points.
Water Konts.
SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND RODTK,
Steamer sails from Port lard 8 p. m. every 5
days. -Snake
River Konto.
Steamers leave Riparia daily except Snlur
day, at 4:10a. m. Returning leave Lewiston
daily except Friday, at 7 a. m.
For tickets to and from all parts of tue
country call on or write to
M.W. Smith, Agent,
Athena