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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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STEEL PENS
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