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ATHENA, SEPTFMBER 13,1904
The case with which the metropolitan
newspapers secure features of all kinds
for their Sunday editions is no doubt a
constant source of wonder to a great
many readers. They have the pictures
of battleships, sunk thousands of miles
away while the ships are still sinking,
and street scenes in any part of the
world before the incident to be illus
trated is all off the wire. One street
scene from one Chinese town will an
swer nicely for any street scene in any
Chinese town, the more purticularly as
the most of the readers will never be
able to make personal comparisons, and
the scene might change before their ar
rival, and one battleship of a certain
weight looks a great deal like another
battleship. Recently one of the "great"
papers had as a Sunday feature the
pictures of the Igorrotes who went to
visit the president. The readers may
have marveled thereat, but the only
wonder is that the "enterprising" paper
did not have the pictures sooner, as
they were taken from a war department
publication, dealing with the Philippine
exhibit at St. Louis and may have noth
ing whatever to do with the delegation.
The Press acknowledges the cargo of
"burning coals" ignited by the tren
chant pen of Bro. Dodd, of the Pendle
ton Tribune, but we will state that as
yet there are no blisters on our scalp.
Mr. Dodd's article in question was a
sort of "yes, it is; no, it ain't" effusion,
giving one the idea that it was on a
still hunt for something it couldn't find.
Indeed, it is a great misfortune when a
man is unable to think, but surely it is
infinitely worse when a man is dimly
conscious that he is thinking and can
not for' the life of him say what it is
about.
The people's party declares that aliens
should not be allowed to own the land.
But the mombers of that party might
reflect that a great many aliens are
citizens as to all their local duties, and
to all intents and purposes, before they
are able to vote. The laws as they ex
ist have proved to be very satisfactory.
The secretary of finance in Bandit
Ruisuli's cabinet has demanded that
France cease to interfere with the cus
toms of Morocco. The customs of the
people of that country are almost their
solo mentis of support, when kidnaping
is considered one of the chief character
istics. Next time some large nation desires
to whip a small one the matter should
be submitted to a vote in which the
private soldiers will be allowed to par
ticipate. Photographs showing large
nations whipping smaller ones should
also be placed in the educational ex
hibits. Editor Rinehart, the psalmist of the
Bilver cause, declares that "Bryan is the
moBt finished product of the infinite."
That is better than being the most infi
nite product ot the finished, and Bryan
has been mentioned in both connections,
according to the love or hate of the com
men tutor.
The man who would declare that the
national senate should be abolished
would not be considered wise, but not
nearly all the people would question his
patriotism and his devotion to respect
able rule.
The people who assume to quote
"Liucolu's views on the tariff" should
bear in mind that Lincoln never had a
view of a tariff like this, not even in his
most distressful dreams.
i
The New York Sun calls the St. uouis
convention "a lewd and obscene mob."
The Sun has reached the determination
not to shine for territory west of the
Mississippi In forming its solar tya
tern the western stars and planets are
barred.
What if Japan should arrive at the
conclusion that it has as good a right in
Thibet as has England, then what?
Would not the English be inclined to
concede the point, in view of recent de
velopments f
If Elihu Root does not appreciate
men who have reached the age attained
by Henry G. Davis, he need not live so
Davis did not start in with any intention
of doing up the life insurance com
panies. The republicans hope that they will
have better success in their efforts to
push the democrats into the sea than
has rewarded the labor of the Russians
directed to giving the pigmies of Japan
a salt water bath.
A.Phillips, of Weston, has a good
assortment of Milburn halt trucks with
Sarvin wheels. The three-inch will run
as easy as an ordinary hack and is near
ly dust proof. Also sells fine surreys
with either rubber or steel tire, and
harness to match.
Soar Stomach.
When the quantity of food taken is
too large or the quality too rich, sour
stomach is likely to follow, and especial
ly so if the digestion has been weakened
by constipation. Eat slowly and not too
freely of easily digested food. Masti
cate the food thoroughly. Let five
hours elapse between meals, and when
you feel a fullness and weight in the
region of the stomach after eating, take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets and the sour stomach may be avoid
ed. For sale by all druggists.
Fearful Odds Against lilra
Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such
in brief was the condition of an old
soldier by name of J. J. Havens. For
years he was troubled with kidney dis-
aese and neither doctors nor medicine
gave him relief. At length he tried
Electric Bitters. It put him on his feet
in short order and now he testifies: "I
am on the road to complete recovery."
Best on Earth for liver and kidney
troubles and all forms of stomach and
bowel complaints. Only 50c. Guaran
teed by McBride, druggist.
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 when in the mouth,
there are points, including a perfect fit
and perfect satisfaction, tbat is the
guarantee on all plate work. Dr. Spon
ogle, dentist.
What Is Life?
In the last analysis nobody knows, but
we do know that it is under strict law.
Abuse that law even slightly, pain re
sults. Irregular living means derange
ment of tne organs, resulting in consti
pation, headache or liver trouble. Dr.
King's New Life Pills quickly readjust
this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only
25c at Palace drug store.
A Secret Method.
I use a secret method for the painless
extraction ot 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. .
Hucklen's Arnica Salve
Has world-wide fame for marvellous
cures. It surpasses any other salve, lo
tion, ointment or balm for cuts, corns,
burns, boils, sotes, felons, ulcers, tetter,
salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands,
skin eruptions; infallible for piles. Cure
guaranteed. 25o at Palace drug store.
Notice ot Dissolution.
Notice is hereby given that S. F.
Sharp and A. W. Botkin, practicing
physicians, have dissolved partnership,
Dr. Botkin retiring from the firm.
S. F. Sharp,
A. W. Botkin.
Nellie Fuller, Denver "My face was
full of pimples and black-heads. Hol
lister's Rocky Mountain Tea has driven
them away. People hardly know me.
I'm looking fine." 85c. Tea or Tablets.
Pioneer drug store.
Wood for Sale
Five hundred cords of selected 16
inch slab wood at 81.50 per cord; 300
cords of i foot wood at $1.75 per cord
in mill yard at Fletcher's Mill.
For Sale.
An assorted lot of household furniture.
Can be seen at the residence ot
Dr. Botkin.
Foley's Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonia.
First
National
of Athena
CAPITAL STOCK,. ........ . . $50,000
SURPLUS,.. 12,500
Propel attention given to collections. Deals in foreign and domestic ex
change. Fire and burglar-proof vaults and safes no charge
for keeping your valuable papers.
H. C. Adams, President.
Kirk, Vice-President.
. .LeUrow.J
I. M. Kzmp, Assistant Cashier, F. 8. La Grow, Cashier
First
itlona
PENDLETON,
PROVEN TO BE
Strongest Financial Institutions
IN THE NORTHWEST
Oldest Bank in Umatilla County
Fire and burglar-proot vaults and safes No charge
for keeping your valuable papers.
Large and small accounts invited Start with a
dollar if you wish.
Interest paid on time deposits. Courtesy and liber
al treatment assured in every department.
Booklet mailed free if you will give us your name
and address.
..Painting..
Paper Hanging, Wall Tinting, Sign
Writing, etc., satisfaction guaranteed by
L. J. Bobinson.
Shop, corner 3rd and Jefferson, Streets,
Athena, Oregon.
Pianos of Worth,
We sell the kind of Pianos that those
who are critics, buy.
They are Seed & Sons, noted for
strength and volume of tone.
The Henry F. Siller, Boston's oldest
and sweetest toned make.
The Steger, musically equal to the
best, and the popular Singer.
Whitman College
purchaad pianos of 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. Pianos delivered
on ten days trial free. It will pay you
to get our prices and easy terms.
Dwelley Herriclc Music Co.,
51 East Main Street
i Doors Above Bridge,
Walla Walla. Washinaton
ED. BARRETT,
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
Estimates furnished on all kinds
of buildings. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Office at New Lumber Yard, Athena.
No-To-Bae for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes vest
tnen slroor Nood pure. Wo. li. All druceist
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 hunch Countei
North Side Main Street, P.
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Bank
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C. A Barrett,)
P. B. Colburn, V Directors
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OREGON.
ONE Of THE
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THE
ST. NICHOLS HOTEL
J. E. FROOME, prop.
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Only First-class Hotel in
I the City.
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THE ST. NICHOLS
Is the only one that can accommodate
commercial travelers.
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Can beieoomended for Its clean and
well ventilated rooms.
LOR. MAIN AND THIRD, ATBKWA, Or.
R. J. BQDDY'S
Pi
MARKET
Fresh Meats. Only
the Best is Good.
II. TIEDEMAN, Proprietor
Pi SIR
Buck's
Blast
We have just receivid our large Fall stock of these
heaters and we now have them on the floor. We
could use a whole page of this newspaper in which to
tell you of the many good qualities of this heater. Brief
ly we will say that the Buck Hot Blast represents posi
tively the very name of perfection. It is . the heater we
would sell you rather than any other, on account of its
admitted superiority over all others, and on account of
the friend making qualities.
Here is the heater that has entirely passed the experi
mental stage; a heater that will burn any kind of fuel
with equal facility; a heater that will burn, most satisfac
torily, the cheapest kind of soft coal or alack, and reduce
it to fine, white ash; a heater that will do the same work
for eight hours that the average stove will do in two or
three hours.
The principle is so entirely different the fiire keeping
qualities are so much superior to any other heater made
that you cannot really afford to use any other. ' Every
Dit of gas is burned, as well as the coal itself, and as soft
coal is principally gas, you can readily see this immense
advantage.
You get. a steady, even heat all night long by using
soft coal the same as if you used hard coal. It will
hold fire 24 hours, easy; it will actually save the cost
of the heater in two or three seasons, and is the best
and cheapest heater you can' buy. Come , and see
them whether you wish to buy or not.
Next Door,
to
the
Post Office
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
Everything to Furnish the
Home.
Walla Walla, Washington
Vv yf Fine Wines, Liquors
' I and Cigars
jjp BETZ BEER
Choice Bottled Goods
V Club Room.
SALOON SAM BQOHER, . - Proprietor.
Athena
fire Insurance
Agency
ONLY THE BEST COM
PANIES TO INSURE IN
0. G. CHAMBERLAIN, Agent
Notary Public and Conveyancer.
rock springs
SPECIAL RATES
COAL
A. M GILIvIS, Athena, Oregon
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Hot
Heaters
2nd Hand
Department
One Block
East
Everything
For
House Keeping
Purposes
See our stock before you buy.
Baker & folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St.. next to Postoffice, Pendleton.
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seasonable 44
reasonable
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& Cumberland
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