The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, January 12, 1906, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextAN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER. Twicb-a-Week Tuesday akd Friday v. b. botb, publisher. Entered as second. clans matter, March 1, 11(01, at the postomce at Athena, Oregon, under an Actot Congress of March 3, 1879. Subscription Kates: er year, In advance 12.00 Slngleoopie In wrappers, Sc. Advertising Hates: Lona'i reading notices, first Insertion, 10c pei ne. EachsabseqnentlnserlloD.se. All communications should be addressed to 'i PBK98 Athena, Oregon -ATHENA,. JANUARY 12, 190G In Goodwin's Weekly, of Salt Lake City, is found the following: 'Speci al attention has been called to Oregon during the past year because of her Lewis and Clark exposition. Though almost within the sound of the waves of the Pacific broaking upon her coast, the exposition was an immense buo cess.and thousands of people have now a clear idea of Oregon who but a few years ago could not have bounded he state to save their lives. And all their impressions are happy oues, for iu stately timber, rich valleys.glorifled rivers and scenery that is a perpetual delight, no state exceeds Oregon. No people are more prosperous than thoy j no people more country-loving. Oregon is one of the great states of the union iu all the attributes that make a state great. ' ' The Pendleton Tribune has pub lished everything about 0. A. Johns, the Baker City gubernatorial aspirant, with one exception. And that is his picture. The Oregonian has the "Trib." skinned a city block, for it has printed C. A. 'b picture, and they do say that C. A. 'is satisfied to lot it go as it is. "Big fish swallowing the little oues," yuu kuow. But then, Johns is iu the raoe for a while at least. Men may come and mon may go but the Light Brigade keeps light on charging into the jaws of hades. Mary and hor lamb have gono into innocuous desuetude. Old things are happily passing away. The boy dooBu't any more stand on the burn ing dock, humming "Everybody works but father." Senator La Follette was escorted to the speaker's stand by Senator Spoou or, amid profound but silent enthus iasm. These men have long been personal euemios, ' but the civilizing amenities of . the senate require such outward evidence of respeot for good will as to suppress all bitterness. Thus the statesman led the fire-brand to the sweariug in altar. It was a spectacular and edifying scene even though it didn't lust long. That Uerniau lieuteuaut who tried to break into the Busche family aud fortune by eloping with the million aire brewer's daughter must have concluded that a bird iu the hand was worth two iu the bush. Waltor Wellmuu has boon ordered by the Chioago Record-Herald to build un airship and go find the nu- The Greatest of all Clearance Sales The reductions iu all departments this year is suit evident that we have intuit! this sale the bauuer sale aud it has beeu taken by the public in the spirit iu ofhich we intended it. The extraordinary cut iu prices on our stock has never beforo been equaled in this part of the country and our many customers are saving money by bnynig this month for future needs. With very few exceptions everything in our immense store has been re duoed from 10 to CO per cent. On all shipments amounting to $10 we prepay the freight. Write for prices aud ieductious on any thing you might lioed. Mail Orders a Specialty THE DAVIS-KASER CO. Everything to Furnish the Home. 12 -14-16-18 20-22 Alder Street, WALLA WALLA, :- WASH. flndable north pole. Walter is just the chap to send out on a perilous trip of that kind. Here's hoping he may succeed in his glorious enterprise. It will immortalize the Record-Herald if Wellman accomplishes this wonder ful undertaking. Humorist H. Rogers may have his little joke at the expense of Missouri in his little Way, but when he gets down into big Missouri, he will have to show 'em. Then, too, Missonrians don't deal in copper, and Mr. Rogers will have no opportunity of catohing them short. A battleship aground in New York Harbor? The Portland Oregonian always said New York was a schooner port. The only real harbor in the world is Puget Sound, where no vessel ever got to the bottom, for the reason that there is no bottom. Boss Odell was gloriously defeated in the speakership contest in the New York legislature. One by one the bosses fall. One by one others take their places. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. UNMUZZLED PULPIT AGAIN. (Oregonian.) While the question of an unmuzzled pulpit is claiming attention of the public, it may well cast its glance iu the direction of a modest church building that stands upon the corner of East Fifteenth and Morrison streets and barken to the sounds that issue from thence. The pulpit of this church is occupied nay, more, it is "filled" by Rev. H. C. Shaffer. A few weeks ago this minister proved his quality tor boldness in speaking the truth as he saw it by requiring a total abstinence pledge from those who sought admission to his ohurcb. Opinions differ, of course, as to the necessity or expediency of such a test for church membership; but there is but one opinion in regard to the courage of the preacher in requiring it. Now comes the same man, with Christian defence that berders on meekness, but with words that cannot be misunderstood, proclaiming that the" "revival" meetings that were conducted iu this city with suoh ap parent fervor and earnestness a year ago were ruled by political caucus methods. SelJshness, he affirmed, triumphed in the management of the meetings, the advertising was im mense, and, considering the spiritual power ou hand, was greatly over done; slates were in evidence in the assignments ; pastors sat ou the plat form like a row of Egyptian mum mies aud prayed in turn; and the holy spirit was not given the right of way. This fairly out-Hubbards Elbert Hubbard for plain speaking, while it is pervaded by a muoh more reverent spirit than that which is possessed by the renowned Royorofter. Whatever else may be thought of the effort or "nnfiti lnM.nr" to Dr. Chamnan. nrinoe I of machine revivalists in the United States, whioh was the form that Dr. Shaffer's presentment took, no one can doubt the courage or sincerity of the pastor of the United Brethren Churoh or the fact that this pulpit is an un muzzled one. PASSING OF THK "OKEGON." Scientiflo American. And now it is the "Oregon" that has to go the way of all battleships, and pass from the first to the second liuo of defense, to tbe duty in home waters. This announcement will oo oasiou not a little sentimental regret among the American people, who will over bear in mind the loug voyage of this battleship from the PaciBo const to Cuba, and the brilliant part whioh she played in the chase of the Spanish squadron on its flight from Santiago harbor. It seems but a few years ago that the ships of this class Mail Orders a Specialty ("Oregon," "Indiana," and "Massa chusetts") were heralded as the most powerfully armed and armored battle ships afloat. The claim was well made; for not even the . big British ships, of that day could match the combination of four 13 inch and eight 18-ii ch guns and 18-inch facehard ened armor found in the "Orggon" class. Yet these vessels possessed in herent defects as naval design and construction advanced, which were bound to tell agaiust them. Chief among these was the fact that this displacement of something over 10,000 tons was altogether too small to effectively carry such a powerful ag gregation of offensive and defensive elements. For in order to float such guns and armor at all, it was neces sary to keep down speed, coal supply, and the supply of ammunition, to a point which was bound ultimately to render these ships unable to remain in our first line of defense. . The trend of later battleship design is in the direction of giving a ship high free board, large displacement, and a generous supply of ammunition and coal, and the increased displacement of about sixty per cent of suoh a vessel as the batleship "Connecticut" over the "Oregon" has been given mainly to these features. The main battery of the "Connecticut" in numbers 'and weight is no greater than that of the "Oregon," consisting of four 12's and eight 8's as against four 13's and eight 8's. In the secondary battery there is an increase from four 6 inch to twelve 7-inch guns. The vastly great power of the broadside is mainly due to the great increase in velocity, range, rapidity of fire, and energy of the gun. The length of the ships has gone up from 818 to 450 feet; the breadth from 69 1-3 to 76 2-3 feet, while the depth, on the other hand, has been reduced from 28 to 26 1-1 feet, a most important advantage for the latter ships. Displacement has increased from 10,288 tons to 16,000 tons, and tbe speed has risen from 16 to 18 knots. The normal coal supply has risen from 100 tons to 2,000; and although tbe "Oregon" is credited with a bunker capacity of 1,150 tons as against 2,200 tons for the "Con necticut," she cannot take on that amount without practically submerg ing the whole of her water line armor. In the second line of defense, how ever, for service in home waters, the "Oregon" still has a useful life of many years' service before her, and in the naval annals of the country she is destined to be placed high on tbe roll of honor. RESCUE FKOSf ODELLISM." (New York Sun.) Better by all means not to celebrate until the day is won ; but it is always in order to take account of position. Sometimes there is no indiscretion in awarding a few medals ou the field itself. In a spirit of hopefulnelss not less than gratitude, it is proper .to mention the eminent services recently render ed to the cause of honest politics in this state by tbe following inter feres and beautiful interference it has been : Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, otherwise known as the prseident of all the people of all tbe states. Elihu Root, of New York, whoso length of vision enables him unerring ly to distinguish a henhawk from an eagle. George Bruce Cortelyou, of New York, who is awake most hours of the 21 and rarely . talks in his sleep, but has no reason for apprehension when that does occur. Frank Walandy Higgins, of New York, governor and grower. It will be observed that the govern or is in good company, politically and morally speaking. Indeed, it is prob able that politically and morally speaking he was never before iu com pany so good. BUILDING A COLLEGE. - New York Eveniug Post. Chicago, Jan. 8. University of Chicago utblotio authorities made one of the richest hauls of prize athletes iu the history ot Western athletics yesterday, with the opening of the Winter quarter. Seven of the most talented men in this section of the country registered their names as students of the university. The new acquisitions are Prince, formerly cap tain of the Shattuck Military Acad emy, who weighs 210 pounds and who is declared to be a combination of a Slaker and a Bezdek ; Taylor, who weighs 200 pounds, formerly a star all-round ahtlete at Dos Moines, and is a f ullbaok strongly heralded ; Mad digan, the 203 pound guard and all round athlete from Englowood High School; Moody, a star baseball, foot ball aud track man from the Univers ity of Maine; Dickinson, a pitcher from Tufts; Comstock a half-miler from Princeton, formerly a star at Hyde Park High School, and Rudolph, a pole vaulter from Crown Point, and an intersoholastio champion. This is not a fake or a satire upon American collegiate methods. It is a bona fide Associated Press dispatch received at this office this morning. All loyal Chicago alumni must now feel their hearts pulsating with joy. Who longer cares that tbeir president is ill, or that the Rockefeller Christ mas gift was not what it was expected to be? To have a Slakeu and Bezbek combined makes up for all that. What talent iu the faculty compared with talent that weighs 210, 203 aud 200 pounds? That's your tine way to build up a university. From Maine to Dea Moines they coiue.attraoted only by the kinship which ever exists be tweeu taleut aud educatiou. Pebsitat)R an obstisatk case rather than lash It into action if vu want to se gmxl propross mndo. This is as true when it is a faulty human system as Nvhi'n It is a baulky mule. Alepholic stimulants and alcoholic med icines whip the digestive functions Into quick action but do not prevent the weak ening reaction which follows so closely. In cases of impaired appetito and diges tion mal-nutrition and wasting away, a safo and reliable tonic Is needod and Is the only thing that can be relied upon. Dr. Pierce discovered, forty years ago, that Nature had provided freely for these needs of her children and that In her la boratory were the remedies. Glyceric extracts of Golden Seal root, Queen's rooL Stone root, Black Cherrybark, Bloodroot and Mandrake root, as prepared, com bined and preserved without alcohol, in Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, constitute the most effective and certain tonic, alterative and tissue rebuilding remedy ever offered to the public. A prominent merchant, Mr. J. Alfred Arc-ami. of 6K9 Saint Lawrence Street, Mon treal, Canada, writes: nI have used Doctor l'lerce'8 Golden Medical Discovery off and on for nine years. When 1 have it In the house I need no doctor or other medicine. Nine years ago I was troubled with rheu matism. Your "Golden Medical Discovery' eliminated the uric acid from the system. Since that time I have never been without It In the house. There Is no other medicine I think so much of. nor none I think its etiual. Every one to whom I recommended it is pleased with the results, and all thank me for advising Its use. It is a splendid remedy for stomach trouble; cures colds la a few days, and is the only sure cure I know of for 'La Grippe.'" Dr. Piorco's Ommon Sense Medical Adviser Is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send .21 one-cent stamps for the paper-covered book, or 31 stamps for the cloth-bound. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. J. E. Clam's Bank WALLA WALLA, WASH. CAPITAL STOCK - $100000 J. E. ELAM, President Wm. BTEEN, Vice President II. H. MARSHALL, Cashier per cent interest paid on De mand Certificates of Deposit. per cent interest paid on Time Certificates of Deposit 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 uoctor ordered nothing more, nothing less and always exactly right. THE WRIGHT LIVERY AND FEED STABLE COOD HORSES AND R1C3. REASONABLE PRICES DRIVER FURNISHED WHEN DESIRED- Horses boarded by the day, week or mouth Stables ou 2nd street. South of Main street J. V. Wright, - Proprietor- If. WANT CASH For Your , REAL ESTATE n YOU CAN GET IT. No matter where your property is located or what it is, I have the ability and the facilities to sell your property. That is why I have the largest Real Estate business in Walla Walla today. Why not put your property among the number that will be listed and sold as a result of my advertising? I will not only sell it, sometime, but be able to sell it quick ly. I am a specialist in quick sales. Iyou want to buy any kind of a farm, home or busiuess in any part of the country, tell me your requirements. I guarantee to fill them promptly and satisfactorily. Andy T. Cope, Walla Walla. iWwWym ill LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH ME, BLACKSMITH AND . REPAIRING SHOP A. II. LUNA, Propiietor. Shop West ot King's Barn, Athena. Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys and bladder right --The COMMERCIAL LIVERY, FEED and SALE STABLE. Best Turnouts In Eastern Oregon Stock Boarded by the Day, Week or Month ffi KING BROTHERS l'rp I CONTRACTING Hereafter I will engage in Contracting and building in all its branches, I am in a position to carry on this 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. CILUS, PROPRIETOR, THE CILLIS LUMBER YARD Peebler & Chamberlain " Successors to the Umatilla Implement Co. Agricultural Implements WAGONS, CARRIAGES, ENGINES, MACHINERY, THRESHERS ETC. ' ATHENA. 1 lilS V I THE STANDARD PENS EVERYWHERE. I 50 Styles Br'oadpSIUt?11 Work., Camden, N. i. ESTER BROOK Umatilla Lumber Yard .Ed Barrett, Manager ' Building Material Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Paper, Building Paper, Brick, etc. 1 Special inducements ou orders for carload lots. Fence posts in quantities to suit. : : : : : Roslyn Coal, Puget Sound Wood ' CONTRACTING. ESTIMATES FURNISED ON ALL KINDS OF BUILDING ON SHORT NOTIFICATION Troy Laundry Walla Walla, Wash. Elmer Lane, Agent in Athena Work Guaranteed Washings are called for each Tues day and are returned Friday morning i THE ST. NICHOLS HOTEL J. E. FROOME, prop. uniy rirsi-ciass xiuitj m the City. rt. . a. -1 T 1 ... . I 1 THE ST. NICHOLS J Is tbe only one Umt can accommooait commercial travelers. t " w i Can biecomended for Its clean unci well ventilated rooms. X LOR. MAIN AND THIRD, ATHENA, IT. t AND BUILDING OREGON. PARKER & LANE'S I Everything First CIbhk - Mo den and Up-to - date SOUTH . SID MAIN STREET ATHENA. STEEL PEPIS STEEL PEN COt 26 John Sf.. New York.