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FINDING COUNTERFEITERS. Branch of Government Secret Serrico V That Was the Beginning of the Present System. The secret service bureau of the treas ury department is cot an old concern. It has not Ceen In operation many years, compared to the' existence of other bu reaus, but it grows In Importance each year. There are covr a large number of Investigators, by some called detec tives, In the field, but the exact number is not known and will not be made pub lic, says the Washington. Star. Counterfeiting, money is an old 'Of fense. It was done before the United States became a government, out does pot seem to have become so. widespread until the United States began making Its own paper money during the civil war. Prior to that time the offenses had been dealt with by states and munici palities, with such help as the general government cared to give. The increase In the crime, however, caused recogni tion by congress in 1800, when J10.000 was appropriated for Its'suppresslon, to be expended under the direction of the secretary of the treasury. The sum was paid out in rewan to private detec tives, municipal cfiWrs and others ln itrumental In bringing to trial and pun ishment those engaged In making bogus money. With the turning out of green backs by the government an Increase In the impropriation and a more organised fight Bgalnst counterfeiting were neces sary'. In 1864 congress appropriated , 1100,000 and placed upon the solicitor of the treasury the responsibility and su pervision of keeping down counterfeit ing. This really Inaugurated a method-. ical system of hunting and punishing counterfeiters. The solicitor .of the ' treasury gathered, about him a corps of men experienced In criminal investiga tions and set, them to work. The plan worked so well that when John Sher' man was secretary of the treasury ha gave his approval to the organization of a separate bureau for suppressing the output of spurious currency. Under foreign governments the handling of counterfeiters Is In rontrol of a central ized police organization, which looks after all kinds of criminal offenses j against the genersl p.overnments. The; ne bureau has surveillance over crlml- nala of every class. The tendency is In j that direction In this government. The secret service bureau Is now being used, by a number of departments of the gov-j ernment ' ' ! ' The operations of the secret servicer are confined by law to the suppression! of counterfeiting srd the Investigation of back pay and bounty cases. This H all the law permits the officials of tht ' service to work on, but every day they; are at work on other matters. That the! law mav not be ODenlv violated the se-l cret service nnerainrs RKSlcnnrl in rinf other work are practically taken off thef secret service rolls and the department! employing them is required to pay their! salaries and expenses. Nearly all the! departments now recognize the efficiency of the service and call upon the bureau at any time for a man. The department of Justice has used a number of the oper ators in the last few years. In the course of time this will become so general that this government will probably build up a great criminal bureau, one that will supply officers for Investigation of any crime. The post office department now has its own system of inspectors, who Investigate violations of postal laws, and the effectiveness of this plan of pitting specialist against specialist Is regarded as a good one. This could be continued, though, if all the criminal organisations of the government were centralized. HOwl HE WON THE PRIZE. Easy for a Man Who Was a Bugler In 'a Brass Band for Seven -i . ' Years, Whllp the proprietor of a lung tester was expiating upon the benefits to be drived from the free use of his instruv ment, a cadaverous Individual stepped out of the crowd and remarked to him: . "Mister, do you think it would do me. v good to blow into that!" , "Yes, sir; certainly. It would expand ' your chest, give elasticity to your lungs, and lengthen your life. Why, you'd soon be able to blow 600 pounds, and win a prize." "Does a fellow get a prize when he . blows that many pounds!" "Yes, sir; half a sovereign. Wouldn't you like to make a trial!" with a know. Ing wlnli to the crowd. "I don't rsre If I do," said Greens, com ing closer and throwing down a coin. Then, taking the mouthpiece In his hand, he made ready. He opened his mouth until the hole In his face looked like a dry dock for ocean steamers, and began to take In wind. The Inflation was like that of a big balloon, but not so disastrous. The fellow's chest began to grow and distend until he resembled a pouter pigeon more than a man. At length he put the mouthpiece to his Hps and blew with such force that hl eves came out and stood on his cheek bones to see what was the matter but that Indicator's top went up like a flash, and Its needle spun round until it stood stilt at BOO pounds. The crowd cheered, and the keeper of the thing paid over ten shillings with a mutter of astonish ment But Greens pocketed the money coolly, and, turning to the spectators, said: "Look here, gents, that ain't, nothing to do at all for a man who has bean a bugler In a brass hand for seven years, like ma i Mary Sponge the pimples with warm Tater. You need a blood tonic; would r.dvise you to take Holliater's Rocky Mountain Tea. Itlrives away all erup tions. 85c. Tea or Tablets. Fioneer drug store. . . A Boy's Wild Bide for Life. With family around expecting him to die, and a son riding for life 18 miles to get Dr. KiDg's New Discovery for con sumption, coughs and colds, W. H. Brown, of Leesville, Ind., endured death's agonies from abthma; -but this wonderful medicing'gave instant relief and soon Cured him. He writes: "I now sleep soundly every night." - Like mar velous cures of consumption, pneumon ia, bronchitis, coughs,- colds and grip prove its matchless merit fof all throat and lung troubles.' Guaranteed bottles 60c and $1. Trial bottles free at Pallace drug store. ; ;' Beautiful Women. Plump cheeks, flushed .with the .soft glow of health and a pure complexion, make all women beautiful. Take a small dose of liar bine after each meal; it will prevent constipation' and help digest what you have eaten. 50c Mrs. M. Stroud, Midlothian, Texas, writes May 31, 1901: ' "We have used Herbine in our family for eight years, and found it the best medicine we have .ever used for constipation,, bilious fever and ma laria." Sold by Mc Bride, druggist. ' : .: ;. Sprain. '-' S. A. Read, Cisco, Tex., writes March 11, 1901: "My wrist was sprained so badly that it was useless, and after. using several remedies that failed to give re lief, "used Ballard's Snow Liniment, and was cured. I earnestly recommend it to anyone suffering from sprains." 25c, 50c and $1 at McBnde's drug store. . . . .. , ,. i .. When troubled with constipation try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets They are easyto take and produce no griping or other unpleasant affects, for sale by all druggists. ' , f- The farmer loves the rolling plain, . The sailor loves the sea, - ; ' The girls they love their lovers, ' And their Rocky Mountain Tea. ,., Sold at Pioneer drug store. REPORT OP THE CONDITION ' ' ' --OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENA . ; . , . No., 4516. .. ..v. AT , Athena; in the Statfe of Oregon, f .--. i : ; . i i i . r' AT THEr- 1 j '' , ' j : ',. Close of Business, Sept. 6th, J904 . RESOURCES. Loiuis and discounts, OvordnvflH secured and unsecured U 8 bonds to secure circulation Bonds, securities, etc. '.';' KanktiiR-houso furniture fixtures Due from National Banks not re serve ajsentB Due from titute Hanks and Rankers Due from apr'v'd reserve agents, Checks and other cash Items Fractional paper currency, nickels and ceuts, , . Ppecle , . Hed'iita tuoi with U 8 Treasurer (5 per cent pf circulation) , $126 m 25 8 m 15 12 50000 5780 ia ' 7 619 80 55 605 46 67 WW 5S 26 2S9 03 2V0 60 29 01 899200 ; 825 ''(DO " Total " LIABIUTIE8. f 316 132 it8 Copllal stock paid In . , " , . f WOOOoO Surplus rand - ' ' 7 60000 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 8 30139 National bank note outstanding 12 500 00 Due to other National Kanks 7ft'SJM liulivliltial denoHtu sitbjent to check 1830221 Demand certltlcatos of deposit 5J170 71 Total $ 316132 93 State of Oregon, Uotinty of Umatilla J 88 I. V. H. LoQrow. cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowled jie and bolleC K. 8. LKdHoW cashier, , Hnbscrlbed and sworn to before me this 9th day of Sept. 1901, Will M. Peterson, Notary Public. T. J. Kirk 1 Correct -Attest C A. Barrett Directors P. K. Colbem J " ;Try.Our "t COMPOUND SYRUP : of WHITE PINE and PRUCES By BOotlunt Mucous Mem branes, it cures cougb and the most severe colds. , . . PALACE DRUG STORE WM. McBRIDE, Leading Urufgist 1 - 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 ALL KINDS OF HAUL I C Goods taken best care of and carefully band led. Phone 13 for Express and Baggage. Dr. A. B. Stone, PIIYSICIAN& SURGEON Calls answered promptly day or night Office in Post Building, Athena, Oregon S. F. Sburp- PHYSICIAN 4 AND SURGEON Special attention given to Female , , .Diseases. " Calls promptly answered. Office on Tblrd dtreet, Athena, Oregor , . i j; M. HAYES REAL ESTATE DEALER. Houses to Rent. Town and Country Property for Sale. WILL M. PETERSON Attorney-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 u. XI. XKUUXMAJN, Archi tect, make your Plans and Spci- . : flcations. ROOM IS, ASSOCIATION BUILDING, PENDLETON. - - - ORE. 9 .Satisfies taste and appetite GASH J lii Addition mmi deine 7 if "crdcl 10 a?? i r ii i ii i WJJL How like at Check like: This MimowiIaiI tOft flfln nn Cash to Xion Coffee users Is our Great World's Fair Contest -- 119 lillB AHSiCSa 4UUUUiUU 2139 people get checks, 2139 more will get them in the i ; Presidential ; Vote Contest Five Lion Heads cut. front Lion Coffee Packages . . and - a stamp entitle you (in addition to the. regular free premiums) to one vote. The a-cent stamp cov- ' ert bur acknowledgment to you that your estimate is recorded. You can send as many mates as desired. Grand First Prize ef $5,000.09 will be awarded to the one who Is nearest ' correct on both our World's Fair and Presl-. dential Vote Contests. . . We tlso offer $5,000.00 Special Cub Prise to Grocers' Clerki., (Particulars ia each case of Lion Code.) Hovv Would Your ETerybody uses coffee. If vou will .J . . . .. . convinced mere, is no tuner sucu vaiuo ior iae money, jaco juu wlu iu uvun-. ... . - j - ----- -e are using our advertisicg money so that both ot us you as well as we will get a benefit. Hence tor your Hon Memarn WE GIVE BOTH FREE RHENIUMS AND CASH r PRIZES Complete Detailed Particulars In Every Package of i WQOLSON SPICE CO., era VII Q that is good at all times is what the Customer wants Get it at the- CITY MEAT MARKET Sherman & McLean, Proprietors. Platzoeder & Minger's old stand ifl tat Is 1 !' -d"i ,'V W .ja.. ''ttsUr 1. "LIKE TnE OLD FRUIT FAIRS" ELEVENTH ANNUAL Spokane Inter-State fair Spokane, October 3 to 9 ' With large Displays in all Departments. $2000 offered for Fruit Exhibits. , More than $30,000 in Premiums and Prizes. Five or more Exciting Races eacK" day; $12,000 in Purses. Down Town Citrniyal 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 GIVEN AWAY to j0 V 1 jfmv. ' WWW1'! tgfmWffVlt fO&W0g IPWIWW8W mT .iBtifefiC Mr igmm- -SiiSAlBSiH ygwwS m -jflttSftttSlH .OLF'lFlaia to tho Regular Free Promiums J tin V r- w. ; '71UC rf om.cr o jnv f t ' vv" - . oycrc What will a '-cent for estU T ? X "i! J 1 First Frle 1 Second Prise , .2 Prises 1500.00 eaeH: 6 Prises 200.00 '--. lO Prises lOO.OO" f 20 Prises 1 60.0CK 60 Prises i BO OO " 350 Prises I 10.00 " 180O PrUas 6.00 " 2139 PEIZES. Hamo Look on Ooe nse M.IOX COFFEE lonjr enough to get acquainted with it you will be suited and . nM 11 . - A A,k Aw nrA that1, HfKw WM aHvrtlC A fttf t (CONTEST DEPT.). THE WRIGHT LIVERY ' . AND FEED STiBLE i lit dM cfmj. '"ifi mm I' - , CQOD HORSES AND RIGS. REASONABLE PRICES' DRIVER FURNISHED WHEN DESIRED. Horses boarded by the day, week or month, Btables on 2nd street, South of Main street, J. F. Wright, ... Proprietor, A. J. PARKER'S P ETerythlng First Clans - Ho d em and Up-to-date SOUTH SIDE MAIN STREET AtHENA. List ROBT. H. COSGROVE, Sec. Users of if mr - - - 7 JWA yXAJh u TREASURER ? be the total popular voit cast President (votes for all can 8IE81 didates combined) at the election November 8, 1904? In 1900 election, 13,959,653 people voted for President. For nearest correct esti- matM tweiverl in Wonlsnn Snice Com pany's office, Toledo, O., on or before , November S, 1904, , we : will give first second prize to the next nearest, etc., etc.j asrollows: ...S2.500.00 l.OOO.OO ....l.OOO.OO l.OOO.OO ,...1,000.00 ....1,000.00 ....1,000.00 2,500.00 9.000.00 . TOTAL. S20.0O0.OO of Thes Chocks? J TOLEDO, OHIO. KEEN &' WILLABY'S . Barber Shop . Shaving, Ilaircuttingr v Shampooing, Massage ; for Face and Scalp. .HOT BATHS. I taiaiai Shop North Side Main Street, , Athena, Ore. fall and Winter ' 1904 We have a large arid complete etocU of the latest .styles in street and dross hats for Women, Misses and Children. Our prices are as low as the lowest and you wilj do well.tb 2all here before mnk ing'your purchases. We guarantee per fect satisfaction in trimming old hat r. Your money refunded if not satisfactory. MRS. J. R. OWENS, Carden Building, Main Sreet, Athena Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys end bladder right cohrgialJ LI VERY, FEED and SAl,E SJABLE. Best Turnouts In Eastern Oregon Stock Boarded by the Day, Week or Month (jb KING BROTHERS Prep Troy Laundry Walla Walla, Wash. HENRY KEEN, Agent in Athena. Work Guaranteed Washings are called for each Tues day and are returned Friday morning OREGON SiioRF Line sa Umqh Pacific TWO TRAINS EAST DAIY Through Pullman standard and sleeping cars daily to Omaha, Chicago; tourist sleeping car daily to Kansas City; through Pullman tourist sleeping cars, personally conducted, weekly to Chicago, with free reclining cba'.r cars, seats free, to the east daily irom Pendleton. HATS -oiix o iIUBi-Ji. W BEPAET SCHEDULES ASBIVK P11?- ATHENA, ORE. Dally. Fast Mall for Pen dleton, LaQrande, Baker City, and ail points eist via Hun tington. Ore., Also . for Umatilla! Hepp- 4.o3 pm. neri The Dalles, 9:5Ta. n. Portland, Astoria, Willamette Valley Points, California. Tacoma. Seattle, all ; Sound Points. Walla Walla, Day- ton, Pomeroy, Lew 0:57 a.m. iston, Colfax, Pull- man, Moscow, the M m Ooner d'Alene dis trict, Spokane and all points north. Mixed train walla 7:05 p. m, wall and internie ij-ai n m diate points. p Mixed, for Pendle- ' 12:20 p.m. ton and intermedi- 7:05 p-m. ate points. Watr Kontet. 8 AN FRANCISCO POKTlAiD ROUTE, steamer sails from Portlard ip.ta. every 5 days. Snake RlrerRnate. Steamers leave Rlparia daily except Satur day, at 4:10 a. m. Returning leave LewiKtoa daily except Friday, at 7 a. m. For tickets to and from all parts of toe conn try call on or write to M. W. Smith. Agent. Akhena
