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Site Jtta tm. AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER. Twicb-a-Wsek Tuesday and Friday F.B.Boyd, Publisher. Entered as second-class matter, March 1, 1001, at the postofflce at Athena, Oregon, under an Act ol Congress of March 3, 1879. Subscription 'Rates: I'er year, In advanct 12.00 Slnglecoples In wrappers, 6c. Advertising 'Rates: Local reading notices, first Insertion, 10c per ni. Knh subsequent Insertion, 6c. A ll communications should be addressed to i PRKS8 Athena, Oregon ATHENA, JANUARY 5, 1906 Senator Dollivar baa introduced a bill in the United States seuatejdesign ing to simplify the railroad rate regu lating measures proposed by the Inter state Commerce Commission. It has not been the intention of the sen ator to introduce the measure until after the holidays, but it was agreed at the conference at the White House, that it would be more effective to have tho matter referred to the senate committee on interstate commerce at once. The bill provides for a thorough inspection of railway ac counts with a view to bringing to light those inequalities which have crept into the business of transporta tion through the greed of influential shipper or through the pressure of competitive conditions. The expected has happened in Bussia, hope deferred not only made tho heart siok, hut deranged the pub lio mind. The French revolution is being duplicated, iu a way, in Russia though it has not been directed with similar intelligence. We can see nothing now to prevent anarchy but the tottering throne of the czar, and no man can say whether it can stand or not. there is a large amount of virtual heathenism in, Russia, a repub lic could not last, the form of gov ern men t needed is a modified Mon archy or Czardoin. It looks, however, as if nothing short of a oompnet with other nutious will be able to quiet the populace. A poet has well said that "The races rise and fall, The nations come and go; Time tenderly covers them all with violets and snow. The mor tal tide moves on To some immortal shore Past purple peaks of dusk and dawn Into the evormoro." The 1500 million people now living will all have pussod away wheu this century closes, and bo succeeded by probably 3 billion other mortals, who will reborn to the quiet bosom of mother earth. How pat hotio the picture 1 The trouble iu Chiua grows more luonaciug. The horrors iu Russia are indescribable., VUt-uow stalks ,a4jroHi 1n"IiOndou. Iowa tariff rippers are mad as March hnros. San Do mingo's president has fled aud the people are glad of it. England may grant Iroluud home rulo, aud the stars muy full. Dowio has goue to Florida for hs health and his Ziou is shaky. Ex-Uoveruor Odoll is making the biggest mistake of his life in wurriug ou President Roosevelt, the most popu lar uiati iu this country, and deserved ly so. Better for Odell to quietly re tire to tho shudy realms of oblivion than snarl at the president. The ex governor is wholly iu tho wrong iu at tacking Roosevelt, and is making his inevitable exit all the more pathetic. A man may thiuk it is an easy thing to catch a "blind pig." Just get your chusers ou and try it ouce. "Blind pigs" seem to be tho most wide awake of tho pig tribe. Ash land found them harder to corner than a "gronsv" pig. Immigration Commissioner Sur guant, iu his report to tho United States government, esUmates that that country will have a population of U50.000.000 iu 136 years, if tho pres eut rate of increase continues. The British admiralty has declared its intuutiou to restrict the use .of alcoholic beverages among the officers of the uavy, and no officer under 20 is permitted to consume spirits of any kind. ' President Eliot of Harvard Univers ity, iu a recent speech in Boston, de clared himself opposed to all laws restricting immigration. COTOTES SWIK TBI COLUMBIA. Oregon Irrigator. It will be remembered that nearly two years ago, to be exact on the 18th day of February, 1904, about 1,500 coyotes crossed the river at this point early one morning, a full report of which was published in the Irrigator of the following week. The story of that hegira, as related in our columns, was laughed at by some, scoffed at by others, and some of our contemporaries even hinted that it was a lie. But there has never been any attempt made to disprove oar re port. And had there been we could have at any time proved our words true by showing the very place where they went into the river, the water they swam in and the spot where they landed on the Washington shore. On Thursday morning of last week the Irrigator man was ont of bed very early long before any one else in Ir rigon who bad been in bed that night Hearing a terrible noise down the river we nosed our way through the semi-darkness for about half a mile where we witnessed a curious sight, for the water was alive with coyotes swimming from Washington to Oregon. We made as good a count as we could and are ready and willing to swear that there were at least 6,000 coyotes of alljages, sizes and conditions. As soon as they landed on this side they rolled over a few times in the sand shook themselves, cavorted around a little to get warm and wait for their fellows, and when all were landed they struck off southwest across the desert. We do not think any other person saw them emerge from the river, but it may be that some person or persons on the Washington side saw them start on their nautical journey. However, without any corrobora tion, we publish the story. Those who know us well know we would not tell an untruth for a million coy otes, and those who do not know us are welcome to come to Irrigon and be shown the very identical spot where the varmints landed. BRIGHT PROSPECTS IN SOUTHERN OREGON. Medford Mail Unless all indications are deceptive the year 1906 will be one of unpar alleled growth and development in southern Oregon in general and Jack son county in. particular. Never before has this section at tracted so muoh attention from people of all classes. Miners, orchardmen, lumbermen, all kinds of business men are finding out that the many and varied re sources of southern Oregon offer a field for their energies unsurpassed anywhere. Jackson county is just starting on a steady, upward march toward pros perity, which nothing can stop. Next year will see the miueral seamed hills to the west and south begiu giving up the stored wealth of centuries in greater proportion than ever before. East of us the vast pine aud fir forests will begin paying trib ute and in return a stream of wealth will flow into the pockets of the peo ple. A start at least will be made to ward the irrigation of the valley and avis-laser's fii nth real A nam Begins Tuesday, y. WV IV '"wi. v. "V. I Va -V c t it .V V.V MAILORDERS A, " SPECIALTY. WALLA within a few years after this is ac complished not two, but many blades of grass will grow where none grew be fore. Orchards, gardens- and -happy homes will take the place of the waste' places and nowhere on earth will tbero be a more prosperous vale than that of the Rogue. All this, will not come in a day, to be sure, but the start toward it will be made during 190R, and most of us will live to see its realization. TOOTHPICKS AND Ct'T GLASS. New York American. Hearty, old-fashion graft in Pana ma was indicated yesterday in the shipment from this port to the canal zone by the United States canal com mission of a cargo of 5 o'clock tea sets, ladies' nigbtrobes, suitcases, imported English quadruple silver plated cutlery, toothpicks, out glass finger bowls and other evidences of Broadway luxury. Loaded to the gun wales the good ship Meiderskin oast off from the commission's pier, at the foot of Twenty-eighth street, on the North river, late yesterday afternoon. Shipments of similar "equipment" for the greatest engineering feat the world has known are to be rushed to Panama henceforth every five days, according to Alfred Anderson, pur chasing agent for the canal commis sion. Here are some of the necessities which were shipped yesterday : 36 work tables for ladies. 1,200 high, best quality, latest style, gentlemen's collars. 1,200 turndown, latest style gentle men's collars; best. 1,200 various style, best quality gentlemen's collars. 72 best silk pocket handkerchiefs. 1,000 pairs best tan sewed shoes for gentlemen. 1,000 pairs best colored leather shoes. 72 best quality gentlemen's suit oases. 500 umbrellas at (5 each. 100 shaving sets. 100 razors. 240 ladies' nigbtrobes. 240 dress shirts. Large quantity Rogers' best quality table cutlery, quadruple silver plated. Dessert, table and silver spoons of best qualty. Case of 5 o'clock tea sets A Fearful Pate. It is a fearful fate to have to en dure the terrible tortures of piles. "I oan truthfully say" writes Harry Colton of Mason ville la., "that for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best cure made. " Also best for cuts, burns and injuries. 25c at Mo Bride's. In Mad Chase. Millions rush in made chase after health, from one extreme of f addism to another, when, if they would only eat good food and keep their bowels regular with Dr. King's New Life Pills, their troubles would soon all pass away. Prompt relief and quick cure for liver and stomach trouble. 25o at McBride's drug store ; guar anteed. ' Educate Tour Ilowels With Casearecs. Cnndy f!nthnrti;, euro constipation forever. lGc.25c. If O. C. C. fall, druggists refund money. Clear mm Jan. 2 - Ends Saturday, february 3 The Premier Bargain Event of the entire year, which thous ands of practical, economical Walla Wallans have learned to an ticipate, will be on a broader, grander scale this year than ever before. Our great store has made possible greater assortments of choice house furnishings bright, fresh, up-to-the-minute goods, and ' with a dozen exceptions, on which prices are fixed arbitrarily, every article in this immense store will be included at special prices. We are determined to make a thorough cleanup before stock-taking; to carry over nothing that is not to be replaced in the spring, and so far as possible, to have cash on hand instead ot goods at inventory. To this end prices cut have in many cases been made regardless of costs, in some cases running as high as half off, while in no case is the reduction to be less than one-tenth. TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH. One of the objects of this sale is to accumulate cash to pay for spring goods, besides, the close prices at which goods will be sold make credit impossible. So don't ask for or expect credit during this sale. Borrow money if necessary the average saving to be made will pay several years interest. Look through our magnificent stocks; see the unparalleled opportunities for sav ing. Remember you are always welcome, buying or looking, but come prepared to buy, for you will want to when you see our offer ings. Bills amounting to $10 or more delivered free at your depot. The Davis-Kaser Everything to furnish the WALLA, WASHINGTON A. l; JONES WANTS ALL KINDS OF HAULING Goods taken best care of and carefully hand led. Phoae IS for Express and Baggage. PETERSON & PETERSON, Attorneys-at-Law A1HENA, OREGON. THE PALACE DRUGSTORE WM. M'BRIDE, Proprietor. South Side Main Street, Athena, Ore. You know your doctor is all right, but how about the tilling of prescriptions? Our Prescriptions are precisely as the doctor ordered nothing more, nothing lessand always exactly right. '1 7 Aftkr Clouds comes Sunshine. Aftkr Dkbpondkncv comks Joy. After Sickness comks Hkaxth. Aftkr AVbaknf.ss comks Strength. Dr.- Pierce's Favhrlte Prescription is what due it all. It' a wonder worker for women because It is Nature's remedy, adapted to the needs of twentieth cen tury women. No AI.COIIOI.. NO NARCOTtC, no injuri ous iikuo. Made of glyceric extracts from roots, therefore 'their virtues grow In thorn In Nature' Utlmrnbrry, viz:, Ladr's Slipper root, Black Cohosh root, UiiUWh root, Blue Cohosh root, and Golden Seal root;, extracted, combined, preserved without alcohol, by Doctor Pierre' own peculiar process, and in tho most exact proportions to secure the best effects. If In neod of careful, competent advice before beginning treatment, you will re ceive It without charge by writing, and stating your case, to Dr. R. V. Pierce, (MS Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. All letters confidentially received and answers sent In securely sealed envelopes. "I was a great sufferer for six years," writes Mrs. Geo. Hofrden, of Ml Bonds Street, Batrlnaw, Mic h. "I rommenred to take your 'Favorite l'reserlptlon and have taken ten bottles In all. Am now regular, after having missed two years and suffered with pain in the head and hack. I was so nervous, could not eat or sleep. Now I can thank you for my recovery." - Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con stipation. One little "Pellet" Is a gentle laxative, and two a mild cathartic Co. Home MAILORDERS A "' SPECIALTY. Sate BLACKSMITH AND REPAIRING SHOP A. II. LUNA, Propiietor. Shop West of King's Barn, Athena. Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys end bladder right The- COMMERCIAL LIVERY, FEED and SALE STABLE. Best Turnouts In Eastern Oregon Stock Boarded by the Day, Week or Month KING BROTHERS Prop CONTRACTING Hereafter I will engage in Contracting and building in " all its branches. I am in a position to carry on thia line of business in a thorough and satisfactory manner, in connection with my Lumber Yard. I will employ the best workmen money can secure, and before you let your contract it will pay you to get my figures. - ' - - A. M. CILLIS, PROPRIETOR, " THE CILLIS LUMBER YARD I Peebler & Chamberlain Successors to the Umatilla Implement Co. Agricultural Implements , WAGONS, CARRIAGES, ENGINES, MACHINERY, THRESHERS ETC. ATHENA. THE STANDARD PENS EVERYWHERE. 150 Styles F'nBr'oadPon!M"d worKC.mden.H i. ESTERBR59K Umatilla Lumber Yard Ed Barrett, Manager Building Material Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Paper, Building Paper, Brick, etc. Special inducements ou orders for carload lots. Fence posts in quantities to suit. : : : : : Roslyn Coal, Puget Sound Wood CONTRACTING. FSTI f KINDS OF BUILDING ON Troy Laundry Walla Walla, Wash. Elmer Lane, Agent in Athena Work Guaranteed Washings are called for each Tues day and are returned Friday morning J t THE 1ST. NICHOLS HOTEL j J. E. FROOME, prop. Only First-class Hotel in THE 51. NIUHULS J li the only one thai can accommociBM commercial travelers. Can be I eoomended for Us clean and well ventilated rooms. i Con. Main and Thikd, ATHBHA.er. AND BUILDING OREGON. PARKER & LAHE'S Everything First Class - Mo d em and Up-tu -date SOUTH SID MAIN STREET ATHENA. STEEL PENS STEEL PEW CO. 2 InTy,. A TF FiTI? vicrn nv a t t WJIillUAJA Alili SHORT NOTIFICATION
