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mm VOLUME XVII. ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON, FIR DAY, OCTOBER 20. 1905. NUMBER 70. V ED. MANASSE Our store has been Completely BEOOfflfilE B in iL m WW SUITS AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND FOR BOYS ED. MANASSE Agent for Butterick's Patterns. Do Warm the Homes . Bake the Bread and Roast the Meats , . . that Make the Man. But ONE QUALITY and that THE BEST COX & MTWEN SOUTH SIDE MAIN STREET. ATHENA. OREGON Shoes Shoes : ; ; ; s 1 1 1 Wlien all that is good in Groceries and Staple Provisions fail to appeal to you as appetizers. THAT TI3IE IS nERE, tor the season of - Fruits . And Vegetables is at its zenith. Out FRUITS AND VEGETABLES COME DIRECT FROM THE RANCH and therefore are fresh and palatable. DELL BROTHERS is La La IN ALL THE DEPARTMENTS We Sell Them? Before buying call and see our line of SAMPSON WIND MILLS, BUCKEYE PUMPS, ECONOMY FRUIT JARS, HARDWARE and PLUMBING SUPPLIES. The Best Ever ! ELY & SCOTT Wanted-Every man and boy to examine bur Shoes before buying elsewhere ELY & SCOTT . AM CATERERS TO THE PUBLIC IN GOOD TH1NG3 TO EAT ; BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN COM PANT WITH SUPERIN , TENDENT VISIT SCHOOL. Keport the School in Better Condition Than Was Ever Known 'y In History. Athena's efficient school board, consisting of A. M. Gillis, A. B. Mo Ewen and David Williams, directors, and O. Q. Chamberlain; clerk, ; in company with County Superintendent of Schools Frank K. Welles, yesterday made the public school an official visit. These gentlemen, after a careful observance of the workings of the various departments of the school, re port that under the management ' of Principal George B. Marquis", the school has gained a degree of excel lency never-before attained in its his tory. The students in all departments evince a most flattering ' interest in their studies,' and are advancing with surprising rapidity in the year's work. This gratifying condition doubtless is dud not solely to the untiring efforts of Mr. Marquis and his excellent corps of teachers, but to the help of parents as well, who are in harmony with tbe aims of the former to make of this tbe best school Athena has ever bad. Let these conditions continue and tbe present year's work will tell iu the future of the beginning of a new era in Atheua'a public school history. WILL ORGANIZE BAND. A Number Have Joined and Instrument Will be Ordered Soon. , A meetiug was held last evening iu the St Nichols sample room for the purpose of organizing new band iu Athena. Quite a number of yonng men were present, among them being several members of, the old band. After some discussion it was decided to organize, and Prof. J. S. . Henry was chosen to direct the band and will place an order for new instruments Monday, after which a meeting will be held and each member will be as signed his instrument The new organization begins with a membership of 11, but it is hoped to increase this number to 20. For sev eral years Athena had tbe best band in the state. The talent is still here, and with diligent practice there is no reason why they should not have as good or a better one. : local Wheat Market Wheat is quoted today by Athena buyers at 61 cents. Athena, Oregon. i i Shoes TIIES J COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION Met Taaaday Night and Appuluted Coin. initteea to Do Bueiueaa. The Athena Commercial Association met Tuesday evening and after routine business the president appointed com mittees as follows : First, a committee of six, consisting of C. . A. Barrett, . A. B. McEweri, David Taylor, D. H. Preston, W. M. Peterson and Edward Manasse, to meet and welcome the party of Portlaud bus iness men, who made a stop of 10 min utes Thursday morning, while euroute t o the Lewiston-Clarkstou fair. It was requested that the school children be permitted to be at the depot at 10:10 to greet the party. D. H. Pres ton, H. A. Barrett and M. . W. Smith were appointed a committee of three to gather statistics as to the amouut of business done at Athena, and other information of value and interest to the publio, haviug the same priuted on cards to distribute to the Portland visitors, and for distribution in various ways. Mr. Clyde Gray, representing the "Proniotor," a paper soon to be pub lished in Pendleton, described the policy and objects of the paper, and requested the assistance of the com mercial association and all Athena -people in seonring instructive aud in teresting matter for publication in the new paper. Presideut Gillis appoint ed a committee to assist Mr. Gray iu securing items of interest, statistics, eto", for the "Promoter." A. B. MoEwen, D. H. Preston and H. A. Barrett were appointed a com mittee to take steps toward having a county road established up Alkali flat through the Criglar, Stewart and Col bern farms, making a much shorter aud better road to Athena from Water man and Grandview neighborhoods. A committee consisting of C, A. Barrett,. David Taylor and O. G. Chamberlain was appoionted to take steps toward, having the north part of the Umatilla reservation made a sep arate votidg precinot. This, is done at the request and for the convenience of the electors residing in the north and eastern part of the reservation, who now have to go many miles to the agency to vote. r A GOOD IDEA: Wall Walla Bualneai Men Talk or Fol- lowing Athena'i Kxample, The business men's excursion from Portland suggested a revival of the discussion as to tbe advisability of the removal ot the O. R. & JJT. depot from its present location to tbe west end of Main street, says the Walla Walla Uniou. In interviews with some of tbe prominent local business men they expressed the view that inasmuch as there would be a number of railway officials among tbe excursionists, it would be a good time to get together and talk the matter over with them. The reasons advanced for tbe pro posed change of location for the depot were many, but tbe first reason was that the change was desirable on ac count of the fact that a traveler's first Impression of a city as seen from the depot is the impression that is most lasting. ' With the depot at the west end ot Main street the best -initial effect possible would be produced in the minds of passing people aud as this view of Main street would be almost the last . impression of the town, this reason is all the stronger. Another reason for tbe change as brought forward by one of the city's most progressive merchants is that of convenience for the traveling public. Under the arrangements suggested they would have the two depots of the city on the same street Wallowa Eridge Collapses. The large wagon road bridge which crosses tbe Wallowa river at the foot of Wallowa hill, connecting Wallowa and Union counties, went crashing to tbe . bottom of the river yesterday afternoon, just after a large herd of cattle had been driven across it. The structure cost over $6000 and will require some time as well as expense to replace. The stage and other ve hicles will be compelled to ford at a point just below the confluence of the Wallowa nd Minum rivers. Wall owa Chieftain. . Fair Weather Needed. A week or ten days more of fair weather is needed in this section for farmers to complete seeding. About one half of tbe fall crop has been put in up to the present : time. It is re ported that a large percentage of tbe alfalfa crop in the'vicinity of Adams has been run out by wild grass, and quite a good deal of the land will have tobe plowed and reseeded. Indian Liquor Case to be Tested. Judge Ellis of the circuit court has overruled tbe demurrers filed by the attorneys for tbe defense in the case of tbe two men under indictment for having sold liquor to Indians. .. There fore these cases will come up for trial at the coming jury terui'of court and will, in all probability, be taken to tbe supreme court in order to test tbe constitutionality of the state law. Kitiirato Tour Hnwela Willi CiMeareCH. Oinl fnthnrrt'-. ctrr i-onftlfnatlon foNutjr. c. "-5c. II C C. CUM, drMKKiKUtrcliiiwl mouuy NEW DECISION MADE. Agent Must' No Longer Retain Money Due Indiana Hereafter the Indian agent here will have no authority for retaining money due Indians from the sale of their lands and to deliver it over to them in small allotments. This is the result of a decision made by Circuit Judge Ellis yesterday afternoon. The case in court was that of John W. Martin against J. J. McKoin, agent at the reservation, aud was a 'suit to compel the defendant official to deliver over to an Indian money alleged to be dud him from the sale of land. Judge "Fee, attorney for Majtin.pre sented a demurrer to the answer that was filed some time ago to tbe suit Iu addressiug the court he called at tention to a decision that had just been given by United States Circuit Judge Hanford, in which it was held that as an Indian was a full citizen he was entitled to immediate posses sion of any money coming to him from the sale of land. After some consid eration of the matter the demurrer was sustained by Judge Ellis, aud at the request of couusel for plaintiff judgment was rendered in favor of Martin, no objection being made by oonusel for the defendant East Ore gouiau. REJECTED THE COMPROMISE. County Court Turns Down O. It. & N. Company'! Offer. At a session of the county commis sioners held yesterday the compromise proposition recently made them by the O. R. N. Co., was formally re jected, and the railroad company, through its local attorney, Colonel J. H. Raley, was notified of the decision. What action will now be taken by the company is not known. However, it is presumed that they will either make a more liberal offer to the coun ty court or else file a suit in equity in hones of nravinc Mm naHAiuimunf. nf J $12 ,000 per mile to be unjust From an official source, says the East Oregoniau, it was learned that the proposition made by the railroad company was that the assessment be plaoed at $10,000 on back taxes as well as that for this year, but that all penalty and iuterest charges be with drawn by the court. Apparently the objection to losing the interest and imposed penalties was largely respon sible for tbe refusal of tbe commis sioners to accept the offer. Whether or not tbe company will now offer to settle on a basis of $10,000 per mile and also pay iuterest and penalties' re mains to be seen. Tnn filiAm TIaaj4 Louis Shaw, who several years ao was in tbe saloon business in this city, and who is a well known pioneer of Umatilla county, died Tuesday morn ing at, a hospital iu Pendleton, of dropsy. He has of late years resided at Weiser, Ida., but last May came to Pendleton aud entered the hospital, suffering from the disease of which he died Mr. Shaw was a member of Athena lodge of Odd Fellows, and also of the Wpiser aerie of Eugles. These orders conducted the funeral, the Odd Fel lows having charge. . : He leaves a sou, Jesse Shaw, of Pen dleton, and two daughters, Mrs. Kuotts aud Mrs. Wagner, both of Pilot Rock.- Will Argue Water Case. Tomorrow is the day sot for the arguments before Judge Ellis at Pen dleton on the demurrer filed iu the Milton water case by King & Rade r, iu which so many people iu that sec tion are interested. ' The arguments will probably Jbe made by A. D. Still man and Attorney Lowell of tbe firm of Hailey & Lowell of Pendleton. Tbe court will tben eutertaiu motions to set a date for tbe trial of tbe case. Died From Diphtheria. Samuel Grant Irwin died from diphtheria Wednesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mis. K B. Yonng, iu Pendleton. Deceased was 10 years of age. The funeral took place at 10 o'clock yesterday morn ing. It was impossible for the par ents to attend the funeral as tbe house is under quarantine. Bring Sheep From Mountains Sheep men are now commencing to drive in their flocks from tbe moun tain ranges, which in some localities are already partially covered' with snow. On tbe ranges close in tbey are being left, because tbe recent rains have improved pasturage and sheep will do well for some time. Card of Thanks- : We desire to take this means of Ax pressing our deep gratitude for tbe many k indnesses extended to us during the sickness and death of our dear son and brother. Mrs. Masterson and Family. ToBheep Owners. , I wish to correspond with sheep owners with a view of taking from 1800 to 3000 head of sheep on shares or to purchase. Best of reference given. Addrcws, W. Rulan Williamson, Pocatella, Idaho. EXCURSION ARRIVES POKTLANDERS VISIT OUR CITY AS PER SCHEDULE. Over 100 of the Leading Business Men of the Metropolis Were Met By Athena en Masse. The special excursion train bearing ovor one hundred of tbe leading spirits iu the bnsiuess world of Portland, ar rived at the Athena depot as per sohedule yesterday morning at 10:20, and were met by Athena's Commer cial Associarion, iu a body, headed by the following, reception committee, specially appointed for the ocoaaion : U. A. Barrett, A. B. MoEwen, David Taylor, D. IL Preston, Will M. Peter son and Ed Manasse. The business meu of the city, the school children, headed by their teachers and a large crowd of citizens had gathered at the depot to welcome the governor and other "pilgrims." Govornor Chamberlain was iutro- dnoed by Attorney- Will M. Peterson of this city, who gave a short address of welcome. The governor responded witis a brief speech, in which he men tioned the vast improvement he noted in the city since his former visit, shortly before his election. The speech was met with applause, and the governor was greeted by many with a handshake. The excursionists prooeeded up town where 30 minutes was speut in viewing the city as well as so short a time would permit. The various business houses were visited and many com-' pliments showered upon our enter prising merchants and store keepers. All were enthusiastic over the appar ent prosperity aud thrift of the city aud surrounding country, and ex pressed themselves as well pleased with their short visit The following "Greeting" was handed out iu neat pamphlet form to a representative of the Pross, and is so expressive of tbe general tone of the visitors and the spirit of tbe occasion that we reproduce it: "Iu early summer Portland's gates were opened wide for you, and we are pleased and proud with your response. We're Coming to tell you so. Aud the gates are never to be closed. We are to break broad with you, our neigh bors, in your fertile valleys the best bread basket in the world. Tbe same mountain ranges margin our maps; the whistles of tbe same locomotives sound in your ears and ours; tbe waters that freshen into lifo your fer tile fields carry from our wharves the commerce of the sea. "Bat closer than1 any bond of the south bank or of north , bank or of stream between, is the bond of good fellowship that grows by each other's fireside. Something more than com mercialism, something more than tbe swapping of bargains, something more than a common pride iu the growth of our common, empire, binds us all together. And we think this some thing can better be expressed by a little journey upstream across the im aginary state lines than by postal cards from home. We are coming to call ou you, friends; we're hoping to see you all." New Bail Required- Forty-two hundred dollars bail will have to be given by C. P. Davis in order to secure bis freedom wbilo awaiting trial on tbe charge preferred against him iu the indictment fllod by district Attorney Phelps Wednesday says a Pendleton paper. This amount was named late Wednesday afternoon by Circuit Judge Ellis. For Sale- O. G. Chamberlain, the real estate dealer, offers for sale; One dwelling aud three lots, $1100. One house, barn and three lots, $800. A good cottage, outbuildings and one lot, $1000. Oue dwelling, barn and three lots and other choice city and farm prop erty. Like Finding Honey. Finding health is like finding money so think those who ure sick. Wheu you have a cough, cold, sore throat, or chest iriitation, better act prompt ly like W. C. Burber, of Sandy Level, Va. He says: "I hud a terrible chest trouble, caused by smoke and coal dust ou my lungs; but, after find ing no relief in other remedies, I was cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, coughs aud colds." Greatest sale of any cough or luug medicine iu the world. At McBrido's , drugstore; 50c and $1; guaranteed. Trial bottle free. Foley's Honey and Tar for chlidrea.sate.sure. No opiates. If 4 1 r i ?