The Athena press., July 21, 1905, Image 3

MARINER'S GUIDE
THE MOST VALUED POSSESSION
OF THE SEA CAPTAIN.
The Making of Chronometers a Be
fined Art That It Followed '
By But Few t v ;
New York, as the leading seaport of
the country, Is the center of an Im
portant industry on which depends 1ft
a laro measure the "safety of thou
eiiiui i: o-tan travelers, says the
1 hiladciHiia Ledger. This Is the man
UiUcturins, and particularly the rating,
of marine chronometers. Nearly
' every shipmaster, upon entering New
York after .an ocean voyage, obalns
from the customhouse a penult to land
his chronometer, so that It may be
rated according to standard time.
This ming may be likened to the
dally comparison which the man with
the flno watch makes with his Jew
eler's timepiece.
In the case of a chronometer theld
Juster 1 eeps a careful record of Its
variation, and this record goes with
the clocit when It is returned to the
ship. , The importance to a captain of
knowing whether his chronometer is
running fast or slow eaunot be over
estimated, for, although it may vary
only five seconds a month, each sec
ond makes a difference of f miles
In a ship's course, and a imital.e of
such a short distance, if not cot rocted,
might result in a wreck and t:ie .loss
of many lives. Knowing the exact
variation of his chronometer, the cap
tain is, therefore, able to ma'. e the
necessary allowance for it when he
ascertains the latitude and longitude
of the vessel after taking his sight, or,
in other words, af?ar determining the
angular position of the sun through
the use of the sextant.1
Many of the large ocean liners carry
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 but 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 cer
tain sense or security wnen ne risks
his life in an open boat. A derelict
with a chronometer on board, is "Indeed
rarity. "And when one reads of a
captain who has been unable to save
his chronometer the story Is In
dubitable proof that the summons to
leave the vessel was so urgent as
the ship's cat if you will, but save the
chronometer, might well be taken as
an ocean maxim. '"
Though carefully' nursed, the chro
nometer meets with many adventures.
It may go through Are, shipwreck and
other perils of the tea, but rarely does
the regular, distinct ticking ever stop
forever. If a captain dies or his ves
sel is condemned it finds another own
er or another berth and this it shifts
about from ship to ship, changing
hands continually and traveling at odd
times all the seven sea.
The manufacturing of marine chro
nometers In this country is confined
to four firms, three of which are lo
cated in New York, and probably the
whole 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 cheapest cost about $200 each,
while the United States government,
which naturally buys the best, pays
sometimes as much as 1375.
The movements of chronometers are
usually Imported "blank" from Eng
land that is, only the plates and
wheels are brought over. 'A'he manu
facturer here provides the balance,
springs, pivots, Jewels and other
parts needed to complete the whole,
together with the braes-bound box in
which the clock is placed. Being set
in gimbals within the box, the
chronometer will remain In a horizon
tal position when the vessel rolls or
pitches, and by this 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 adjustment,
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 snd hair
spring, and therefore all tbe 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 S6
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 any alteration
in the prlncip& parts of its uiechanlsm.
" A Xataral Miatak.
The Terror Ity people often throw
, things at yon, Mr. Doughby?
Mr. Doughby No,Jomjpja wkyj ;
Dying of Famine
Is, in its torments, like dying of con
sumption. Tbe progress of consump
tion, from the beginning to the very
end, is a long torture, both to victim
and friends. "When I bad con
sumption in its first stage," writes
William Myers, of Carrf oss, Md. ,
"after trying different medicines and
a good doctor in vain, I at last took
Dr. King's New Discovery, which
quickly and perfectly cured me. "
Prompt relief and sure cure for
coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis,
etc. Positively prevents pneumonia.
Guaranteed at McBride's drug store,
price 60o and $1 a bottle. Trial bot
tle free. "'
Lewis and Clark; Bates.
The O. K. & N. Co. annonnces the
following rates from Athena to Port
land for the Lewis and Clark fair:
Individual tickets will be sold daily
from May 29 to October 15, inclusive,
continuous passage in each direction;
final return limit 80 days from date
of sale, bnt in no case later than Oc
tober 81, 1905, for one and one-third
fare, amounting to $9. 90.
Party tickets that is ten or more
persons will be sold from May 29 to
October 15 inclusive; passage in each
direction: 10-day limit from date of
sale, at one single fare per capita for
round trip, amounting to $7.40.
Children one half fare age at half
fare of the above rates. For further
particulars call on M. W. Smith, O.
K. & N. agent, Athena. ; ,
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' ' ; ' - Notice. . , ; . .
Notice is hereby given ' that ' a cer
tain number of notes payable to E. L.
Barnett and Edward Taft together
with certificates embracing 152,312
shares of stock collectively held by
E. L. Barnett, of 409, Yamhill street,
Portland, Oregon, in the Qolconda
Consolidated Mining Co., Union Gold
Mining Co., Grant Mining Co., Stan
dard Consolidated Mining Co., Buff
alo Monitor Mining, Co., Springdale
Copper Mining Co.,and, South Pole
Gold Mining Co., are missing, having
been either lost or stolen. s: All persons
are hereby warned that the above
shares of stock and 'notes have not
been endorsed and any transfer will ba
illegal. ,,
Dated at Athena, Oregon, June 23,
1905. ,:. E.L. Barnett
Administrator's Notice of Final Set-
";.'' - , tlement. '
Notice is hereby given that on the
24th day of June, 1905, William Mo
Bride, the duly appointed, qualified
and acting administrator of the estate
of Mary E. Kainville, deceased, filed
his final account in the county court
of the state of Oregon, for Umatilla
county, in the matter of the said estate
and all persons interested in the said
estate are hereby notified that" they
mnst appear in said court and file their
objections or exceptions to the said
final account on or before the 5th day
of August, 1905, at the. hour of 2 o'.
clock p. m. of said day, and that there
will be a hearing npon. the said final
account on the said hour of said day at
the county court house, in Pendleton,
Umatilla county, State of Oregon.
William McBride,
Administrator. '
Foley's Kidney Cure
makes kidneys and bladder right
To Care Constipation Forever,
1'akeCascarels Candy Cathartic. 10c or 250.
C C. C. fall t3 cure, druprlsts refund mooec -
Public Notice y -
Notice Is hereby given that 1 will apply to
the Mayor and common council of the City ol
Atbena, Oregon, at a meeting thereof to be
held on the 17th day of August, 1905 fora
license to sell spirituous, malt and vinous
liquors In less quantities than one quart, said
liquors to be sold only In a buildiiuf situated
on the east one-half of lot No. 9. In block No.
5, ol said city. Bam Booher,
imiea, juiy h, iwuj. Applicant.
BLACKSMITH AND
- REPAIRING SHOP
A. II. LUNA, Proprietor.
Shop West of King's Barn, Athena.
PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE
A. L. JONES i
WANTS ALL KINDS GF HAW
Goods taken best care of and carefully hand
led. Phono 13 for Express and Baggage.
THE
ST. NICHOLS HOTEL j
J. E. FROOME, prop.
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Only First-class Hotel in
the City.
; THE ST. IICHOLS
i Is lbs only on that can accommodate
commercial travelers.
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Can bsiecomended for Its clean and
well ventilated rooms.
COM. UAIM AD THID, ATBICWA.Or.
New York
Restaurant
Good Meala 25 cents.
Noodles
Every night 15 cte. per Bowl
MAIN STREET, ATHENA, ORE.
THE WRIGHT LIVERY
AND FEED STABLE ,.; ,.,
COOD HORSES AND RIGS. REASONABLE PRICES
DRIVER FURNISHED WHEN DESIRED-
Horses boarded by the day, week or month
Stables on 2nd street, South of Main street
J. F. Wright, . . - - Proprietor'
AWalla Walla, Wash.
Elmer Lane, Agent in Athena ,
Work Guaranteed
Washings are called for each Tues
day and are returned Friday morning
Laun
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: The Latest Modes and ? WritiD' etc" Bti8fiiCtion t
, Fashions in Street and g Bhop "jri SSEi: Streets,
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LA nUE MILLINERY CO. I T. U TERIIUNE,
,-..-. ? CONTRACTOR & BUILEDR
, ," Estimates Furnished and Satisfaction
FOley'S MOney and Tat . Guaranteed. Residence on
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I CHARLES GAY
. . ' ' ' ...Dealer in... '.:.
Candies;1" Nuts,r Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
' KRE8H BREAD, PIES. CAKES, ETC.
Mm
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THE GREAT O KlCxVLlNlNJC, I .'.LL l-4
8tre of Coooy 2:02, Sweet Marie 2:04, China Maid 2:05. Vou Bet 2:07, Charley
Mac 2:07, Kinney Lou 2:07.. Jennie vac 2:09, Hazel Kinney 2:09J, Zolock
2M14, The Roman 2:09J, Dr. Book 2:10, Reta II. 2:11 J4', Mack Mack 2:12, and
fifty-two others, i Dam ALICE MANN (full sister to Trumont 2:il) by
Sire of Chehalis 2:04,: Del Norte 2:08, Ella T. 2:08, Doc Sperry 2:00, Alameda
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M. (dam of Satin Royal .2:1 9M. Trumont 2:21, grandain of Atlas 2:15) by
Rockwood. Third dam Sally M. (dam of Pathmont 2:0934, Altao 2K)9, grandam
of Bill Frazier 2:14, Pathmark 2:I1&, Belle Air 2:11) by Oregon Puthflnder, sire
of the dam of Prince Direct 2:07, etc. Fourth dam Sally-Come-Up by Paul Jones,
sire of Jane L. 2:19. Hannibal Jr. 2:26). '
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Is a handsome black stallion 16 bands high and weighs 1200 pounds. He won
first in standard bred class at Walla Walla fair in 1903. He combines the blood of
the best trotting families on the coast, and has four spanking good dams. You
can't make a mistake by breeding to this good son of McKinney. lie will make
the season of 1905 at : . v ! 1 .
w Weston, o4thena and Helix
"t TERMS, 25' TO INSURE, payablo July 1. Money refunded 'in'.tuTe?ent
of mares proving not with foal. i i V fA V ' t i ' ?
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their sons and daughters ont right for nccoss.
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Pianos of Worth.
We sell th kind of Pianos that those
who are critics, buy. f
They are Keedl & 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.
purchasd pianos of us last year valued at
$1,000, 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.
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Dwelley Herrick Music Co.,
51 East Main Street J "
4 Doors Above Bridge, ;
Walla Walla, Washington
it ED. BARRETT, i
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
, Estimates furnished on nil klnW
of bnliain8. SrttisfiieUon Guaranteed.
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Office at New Lumber Yard, Athena.
GOMMERGIAl
LIVERY, FEED I
and SALE STABLE.
Best Turnouts
In Eastern Oregon
Stock Boarded
by the Day, Week
or Month
Oregon
Union Pacific
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I : .Berber Shop. ;
1 ;! Shaving, Haircutting, ;
I" ; Shampooing, Massage
; ! for Face and Scalp. ; ;
: .HOT BATHS. i
; J Shop North Side Main 3 ;
;! Street, Athena, Ore.
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TWO TRAINS EAST DAIY
Through Pullman standard nnrt slecplDj; '
cars dally to Omaha, Chicago; ton rlHtKlceplng
car daily to Kuiimm City; throuiih fulliiian
tourlHtgleepliiK care, permually conduced,
weekly to Chicago, with free reclinlnn
chair card, seal tree, to the cant dally iron.
DEPAHT flMK SCHEDULES AHttlVK j
D'y- ATHENA, OUK. Dally.
Kant Mall for l'en
dleton, IaMrande.
Maker City, wVCy... ;
polntHeiHt via Hun
' : , ,- tlniiton, Ore., Also
.... for Umatilla, Tleiip.
4:M p m. xhfl Dall, :57. ft'.
, Portland, Astoria,
Willamette Valley
I'ftlnU, California,
Tacoma, Meatl le, all
,;- Mound Vol lit.
Walla WaTFaTDay-
ton, Pomeroy, Ijkw
9,12 . to. Isum.cj.lfax, J'ull-
man, Moscow, the 'P! "'
Couer d'Alen. dis
trict, Hpokane and
all points north.
Mixed train wall
7:06 p.m. wall and intcrme- lo.nn n m
- dial points. V p' m'
Mixed, for Pendle
12:0 p.m. ton and Intermedl- 7:05 p' m.
at. points.
Water Kimtti,
BAN FKANCIM(X PORTLAND EOUTK,
Hteamer sails from t'ortlard It p. m. every S
days.
Snskf) rtirer Konte.
Htcamers leave Klparla dally except Satur
day KH ii ruing at 4:10 a. in. icave Lewistou
dally except i rlday. at 7 a. mi
M. W. Hinlth, Agent.
Atbena