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VOLUME XVIII.
ATITENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY. MARCH 6. 1906.
NUMBER 19.
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ED. MANASSE
Reductions on
rv Goods
and
CLOTOIW
To. make room for
soon to
ED. MANASSE
Agent for Butterick's Patterns.
First
National Bant
of Athena
CAPITAL STOCK $50,000
SURPLUS,.. ....... ... 17,500
We do Strictly a Commercial Business. We Solicit ,
the Accounts ot Individuals, Firms
and Corporations.
OFFICERS
H. 0. ADAMS, President.
T. J. KIRK, Vice President,
F. S. Le GROW, Cashier,
I. M. KEMP, Aes't. Cashier.
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. - - .
S . A. M. CILLIS.
ITHE CILLIS LUMBER YARD I
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Good Groceries, Coffee
In this trinity should the grocer build his business temple. The
difficulty is not great, but it s exceedingly difficult to build well
without these 3 things. We have highest grade goods in every line -
Each Article the Acme of Perfection
Our entire stock is selected with the same care and discretion.
REMEMBER Our prices are always consistent with quality.
DELL BROTHERS
all Seasonable
Spring Stock .
arrive
DIRECTORS
H. C. ADAMS. T. J. KIRK. F. S.
Le GROW, D. H. PRESTON, P. E.
COLBERN.
AND BUILDING
PROPRIETOR.
CATERERS TO THE PUBLIC IN
GOOD TH1NG3 TO EAT
PARTY TRADITIONS
MAY NOT HOLD GOOD THIS
YEAR IN OREGON.
Eastern Oregon May Fat Candidate
In Field to Oppose Fort
. land Aspirants.
Portland, March 5. Gossip in po
litical 'ciroli s still centers ou the ques
tion whether auother repnblican can
didate for United States senator is to
appear to contest with Jouathau
Bourne and H. M. Cake for the party
endorsement in the coming primaries.
Iu the opinion of some of the wise
ones, the time is extremely auspicious
for a new competitor, whother he be
from Portland or from some other
part of the state.
. It has been one of the cherished
traditions of the party leaders that
Portland mast name one of the two
senators, and that in consideration of
the recognition of this cloiin eastern
Oregon should be permitted to name
the congressman from the second dis
trict. In the present campaign
eastern Oregon has put forward three
republican candidates for congress
man, in the evident expectation that
the old tradition would be observed
and that no Portland candidate would
be in the field.
But within the last few days George
S. Shepherd of Portland has shied his
castor into the ring and. has stepped
forth an' avowed candidate for the
congressional nomination. Shepherd's
advent cannot "but be disturbing to
the candidates already in the field,
and it may have an influence on the
senatorial fight as well. Shepherd is ,
a member of the present city couucil,
an attorney, and has a considerable
circle of acquaintance. If he should
develop strength enough to become a
formidable competitor for the congres
sional nomination it is quite on the
cards that the republican leaders
in the eastern part of the district may
feel moved to reprisal by patting for
ward some candidate for senator.
When Jndge Stephen t A. Lowell
came from Pendleton a week ago to
look over political conditions in Port
land it was with the avowed intention
of becoming a candidate provided the
prospects proved encouraging. . At
tbat time be fouud' the local senti
ment srong in favor of the proposition
that Portland must have the senator,
and, as republicans iu other parts of
the state were then inclined to - con
cede this claim, Judge Lowell came to
the conclusion that he would not rnn.
There is always more or less politic
al jealousy of Portland in otbar parts
of the state, and if this city should
appear to be trying to 'get both the
senator and the congressman euougb
opposition might be engendered to
give an outside senatorial candidate
some prospect of winning. Judge
Lowell might possibly reconsider his
decision, or if not some new man
might enter the running. The rumor
is still current tbat auother Portland
man may euter the field, but no one
is able to say who it will be.
Sheepmen W in Fight.
The Walla Walla Bulletin saysH.
C. Bryson reoeived ' information this
afternoon from the government animal
industry department at Washington,
D. C, tbat the contention between
the sheepmen of Washington and the
Wool Growers' Association, of Uma
tilla county, Oregon, had been de
cided in favor of the sheepmen of
this state.- The Wool Growers' Asso
ciation contended tbat sheep could not
be driven across government reserves
and the decision of the department is
adverse to this contention, but applies
to sheep for grazing purposes only and
not those that are being taken to
market or for other purposes.
and Tea
Athena, Oregon.
WOOL SALES DATES SET.
The Entlie Wool Product Will Go Into
Open Competition.
The wool sales dates for Eastern
Oregon have been deoided upon as
follows : . , '
Pendleton, May 22, 23, June 6;
Heppner, May 25, June 8, June 22;
Condon, May 29, June 27; Sbaniko,
May 31, Jnne 1, Jane 19 and 20 and
July 10; Wallula, June 12, June 29;
Baker City, June 14, July 12.
On these dates practically all of the
wool of Eastern Oregon will be sold,
as all of the dealers have deoided not
to make any advance sales to the
buyers. ,' This means tbat all wool of
Oregon must this, year be bought iu
open competition at the different sales
days. The Umatilla Coauty Wool
growers' , Association has decided to
test the validity of the nigratory
stock law of Oregon at the earliest
possible opportunity. , Jndge Ellis de
clared the law unconstitutional some
time ogo. The case will bo ogaiu
tried and the law if defective will be
remedied. . This is a law which
places a tax on all sheep brought into
the state for grazing purposes from
the outside.., , . -
Affidavits will also' be forwarded to
the Interior department showing tbat
Oregon sheepmou were unjustly treat-.
ed in the redivision of the Wenaba
reserve. An effort will be made to
enlist the aid of the Portland and Pen
dleton Commercial clubs in Umatilla
county's fight..
Will Hot Assess Mortgages
Mortgages will no be listed for
taxation in Spokane county this year,
as had been , announced recently.
The deputy assessors who started out
on the tour ot the city were instructed
to tbat effect' It is claimed tbat one
of the reasons given is that there are
doubts as to the legality of such an
assessment on the grounds of creating
double taxation. It is also argued that
the enforcement of the law - would
work a hardship on those who it is
intended to help, as the borrower
would be compelled to pay the tax in
addition to the regular -interest. : All
property, real and personal, is to be
assessed at 60 per cent of its actual
value.
A DOPE FIEND STOLE i
TO APPEASE APPETITE
Bob Lookhardt, a dope fiend, was
arrested iu Athena Friday afternoon,
spent the night in the city bastile and
Saturday morning was bound over by
Justice Chamberlain in the sum of
$250 on the charge of peti larceuy.
Lock hardt and a woman, whom he
claims to be bis wife drove up fiom
Pendleton Tuesday. Tbe man shortly
after his arrival here evidently washed
bis bands in a glne pot, for every
thing r Le touched adhered . to his
fingers. Friday be dropped into the
telephoce office and "lifted" au orna
mented ash tray. His reflection on
tbe bright trimmings of tbe transmit
ter in front of tbe telephone girl gave
bis act away, and she informed Man
ager Stone, who swore out a warrant
for the fellow's arrest -
Officers fonnd him and the woman
coiled up in a bunk at a China joint
near demons' chop mill. A search of
tbe joint brought forth tbe stolen tray
and also a pair of chaps that bad been
taken from : the Commercial livery
stable. A wig, a woolen cloth and
an automatio revolver : were ' . also
fonnd, which would indicate tbat in
event a holdup prospect was in sight
the trick could be successfully turned.
The womatfwas a badly frayed speci
men of humanity and gave every in
dication of being in tbe last stages of
the drug habit. ,
A search of the baggage of the pair
resulted in tbe discovery of enough
opium to put tbe whole city of Hong
Kong into a siesta for forty days and
nights.
Lookhardt comes of a good family.
His father owned the first hardware
store in Athena. E. R. Cox purchased
his store away back in the '80s and
tbe family removed to California. '.
Launched in a Morgue-
At an enthusiastic meeting held at
tbe undertaking parlois of McMartin
& Co. Saturday night the Walla
Walla 50,000 club was lannched and
arrangements made for a permanent
organization. Charles M. Culp was
elected temporary chairman and
Arthur . C. Thompson, , temporary
secretary. Among those who made
spirited addresses were P. M. Winans,
A. E. Hearing, E. F. Baker and D. M.
Walters. The object of tbe 60,000
clnb is to organize a combined effort
to boost Walla Walla and her insti
tutioni so that her population will
continue to increase at a rate tbat will
bring it up to tbe 50,000 mark before
the end of 1910. It is proposed to
work in conjunction with tbe com
mercial club. The next meeting has
been announced for March 16.
"JFoT 8ale7"
The desirable piece of real estate
ou Main street known as tbe Carden
property is now offered for sale. For
price, apply to Charles Norrii, Ath
eua, Oregon. tf
WARNED TO BE READY.
Head vQnarten of Oregon National
O uard Receive Instructions.
Additional information has been
received at headquarters from com
manding officers of tbe Oregon Nation
al Guard in various cities tbronghout
tbe state giving a clearer insight into
tbe elaborate preparations being made
by tbe government and guard officials
for the mobilization of the militia iu
Portland in case of a call for volun
teers for service in China.
Tbe commanding officers of tbe
different formations throughout the
state nave received tbe warniug aud
instrnouous; .waruiugs to be prepared
to respond to a call to arms at any
hour of tbe day or night, and instruc
tions as bow to prepare for tbat em
ergency, tbat Oregon's guard may
make the showing expected of it.
Coincident with tbe expected calling
out of tbe guard is the publication of
the roster of tbe commissioned offic
ers. The men mention in conjunction
With the Third regiment, infantry
and light artillery, will be expected to
take tbe oath in oase of mobilization.
Tbe names are published under gener
al orders No. 4, bearing date of Feb
ruary 21. Tbe first page is devoted to
the personnel of Governor Chamber
lain's staff, he 'being the commander-in-chief;
the state military board
aud the medical department ,
A Big Sale-
An important sale of horses aud
mules will be held in Walla Walla on
Monday, March 12. Tbe sale whioh
is to be held at McDonald's Brick
Barn at 1 p. m. sharp, will be one
of the largest ever held iu eastern
Washington. It promises to be very
largely attended by farmers and horse
men from outside points. On account
of tbe sale the railroads are offering
railroad rates. There will be sold at
this sale a carload, of good, young
work mules aud 100 head of work
horses from four to seven years old.
Also a number of choice brood mares,
heavy draft horses, driving and sad
dlers. All young and native stock.
These horses will be sold to the high
est bidder for cash or approved notes.
WALLA WALLA READY ;
WITH A BALL JEAM
Talk of a "Yellow Kid" ball team
iu Athena this year sounds good to
Walla Walla, according to tbe Even
ing Bulletin, wbicb says:
It has been officially auuonnced that
the Walla Walla baseball club will
have its opening game on Sunday,
April 1, with Athena. Communica
tion baa been received from tbe man
ager of tbat club saying tbat it will
put a ball team on for the coming
season under the name of tbe "Famous
Yellow Kids," whioh were in the
field three years ago.
Tbis is looked upon by looal sports
as being a great drawing card as
AtheLa lias always put the fastest
bunch of ball tossers out tbat has ever
been in the Inland Empire.
Manager Dan Laukard will com
mence practicing on Marob 18, aud
expects to have one of tbe fastest
amateur teams tbat Walla Walla has
bad an opportunity of seeing. Tbe
teard will be composed as follows:
Tempany, Blackburn, Eydle, Taobi,
Marion, MoCool, Croker, Dunovan,
Fisher, Buchet, Magson.
It is evident that Walla Walla is in
tbe baseball going for sure tbis year
and takes it for granted tbat Athena
will be there with tbe goods, also.
Baso ball in Atbena tbis season is yet
an unsettled question. There are
several good players here, bnt tbe
matter of grounds and funds to start
tbe team is being talked over and defi
nite actiou will perhaps be taken this
week.
Echo Citizens Organize-
Another link in tbe chain of Uma
tilla connty commercial clubs bus
been formed by tbe organization of
the Echo Commercial association. It
is thought tbat within two weeks
every town of any size iu the county
will have its commercial clnb, and
tbat tbe permanent organization of
tbe Umatila County Development
League will have been effected. Tbe
officers of tbe Echo association are:
Mayor L. A. Esteb, president ; Lewis
Soholl, jr., secretary; F. V. Van
Cleve, treasurer. .
-1 South Half Bill Passes
. The senate has passed tbe Jones
Atikeny bill providing for tbe open
ing of the south half of the Colville
Indian reservation, also a bill permit
ting tbe Yakima Indians to soil part
of their allottmenta and use tbe pro
ceeds' for the purchase of water rights.
Turn Project Down.
. A. S. Pearson and William Johnson
were sent by tbe Freewater com
mercial club to investigate the fruit
cannery at Wenatchee. They state
tbat the proposition under advisement
was entirely misleading and not as
represented, and tbe price asked en
tirely beyond reason.
BROWN'S PLATFORM
ONE OF BAKER CITY'S CANDI
DATES FOB GOVERNOR. .
He is the First to Come Oat for
Woman Suffrage and Gives
His Reasons.
"I am the only candidate for gover
nor who ever came out fiat-footed for
woman suffrage," said Harvey K.
Brown, of Baker City. Mr. Brown
is one of the two Baker City men seek
iug the gubernatorial nomination on
the republican ticket, and be has out
lined some policies which he intends
to support
Amoiig these is woman suffrage, and
Mr. Browu says that he considers it
one of tbe very important ; issues be
fore the people. "It is bound to give
good results, if given a fair trial," he
asserted. "It might not be a deoided
suooesd the first year, but as soon as
tbe better class of women become
aenstomed to votiug it would be an
uplifting influence in politics. It is
working successfully in Idaho today
and would work even better ; in Ore
gon. At least it is worth a trial. "
Mr. Brown is sheriff of Baker
connty and in that oapacity for the
past four years ho has conducted a
reform administration. With tbe aid
of the district attorney he has closed
up open gambling in Baker City and
the other places of tbe county and has
insisted upon tbe observance of tbe
Sunday closing law for saloons. "I
am out for law observance," he as
serted. "If the people do not want
the laws they have enaotcd, lot them
take them off the statute books."
In his petition for the republican
nomination, Mr. Brown has issued the
following statement: "If I am elect
ed I will, during my term of office,
honestly and faithfully represent the
people
"I will work for Oregon river and
harbor' improvements; the primary
law and the election of all officers by
direct vote of tbe people; abolishment
of all machines aud bosses, and let
tbe people rule; enforcement of all
laws, county, city, state and federal,
and tbe repealing of tbe same if they
are not the proper laws for the peo
ple; tbe abolishment of tbe use of
money for campaign funds and pur
poses of candidates, faction or corpora
tion, only as actual legitimate ex
penses; and last but not least, woman
suffrage."
Taylor Will Accept.
East Oregouian: T. D. Taylor, who
is now closing bis secoud term as
sheriff of Umatilla county, formally
announced tbat he would accept the
nomination proffered him by tbe muss
meeting of democratic voters recently
held iu tbis city aud will become a
candidate at tbe nominating primaries
ou April 20, for the office. Mr. Tay
lor has been reluotant in accepting
tbe nomination again, but upon tbe
earnest solicitation of friends in all
parts'of tbe county he finally deoided
to accept, if nominated at tbe pri
maries. He Wished Her Well
No trace of Edward Williams, who
suddenly disappeared from his home
in Walla Walla about one weok ago,
has been fouud. Mrs. Williams can
assign no reason for her husbands'
strange conduct, bnt suggests tbat he
was discouraged and had become tem
porarily injaue. He left during his
wife's absence, leaving a note say
ing he had gone and hoped her next
man would be an angel. Mrs. Wil
liams will not believe be has deserted
her deliberately, as she says they have
always loved each other.
Hear Tribune Case
March 10 is the date fixed by Judge
Ellis for trial in the case of tbe Pen
dleton Tribuno. E. P. Dodd must
then file an answer to the complaint
recently filed by the employe stock
holders. The employes dumuiid tbut
tbe receiver be dismissed and given
au facconnting as receiver; that E.
P. Bwld turn over the businctm to C.
W, Myers, and an injunction govern
ing tbe disposal.ot tho capital stock.
Eastern Hogs Shipped.
A shipment of 21 cars of bogs ar
rived in Portland Friday ovor the
Union Pacific from Nebraska, aud the
animals will be killed for the Fort
land markets. At tbis season Oregon
bogs are out out of the markets and at
such times tbe middle western ani
mal come to tbe rescue. The move
ment weastward of Oregon livestock
will not begin until later in tbe
spring.
To Core Constipation Torever.
fake Cuscurets Candy Cstthurllo. lOoorSSa
;. (J. C. fall to cure, drupvlwu refund mooea
Foley's Kidney Cure
makes kidney and bladder right.
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