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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (June 29, 1906)
WANTSSQUARE DEAL Walla Walla Business Subject to Distance Tariff. INT THE SPOKANE BASIS Garden City Jobbers Fray For Bates That If Granted Will Enlarge Wholesale Easiness. Tbe bearing before tbe state railroad commission on tbe question of distrib uting freight rates out of Walla Wal la was began there Tuesday. A large u amber of the representative business men who are shippers over tbe various roads rnnning into the city was pres ent. The businessmen of Walla Walla ask for the same jobbing or distributing rutos out of Walla Walla now enjoy cd by Spokane. These ratos were ac corded Spokane several years ago, giv ing Spokane a jobbing radius of 100 miles. Members of the railroad commission admit tbat they have prepared a tenta tive distance tariff schedule whiob may be put into effect. And this has been submitted to the Spokane jobbers and moots with their approval, but is strongly opposed by the railroads, to whom it was also submitted. It is argeed by both the railroad commissioners and tbe officials of the railroads that Portland will be a sub jtautial loser by the granting of the proposed relief to Walla Walla. . Tbe healing before tbe state railroad commission commenced there at 10 o'clook. Bosidos tbe members of tbe commission there were present attor neys for tbe Great Northern, North ern Pacific, O. R. & N. and Wash ington & Columbia river railroads. Tbe commission was represented by A. J. Falkner, assistant attorney gen oral of Olympia and C. 0. Gose of Walla Walla. On request of Attor ney Falkner, the name of E. C. Mao Donald was added. '. Mr. MaoDonald and Attorney J. H. Pedigo of the Northern Paoillo being engaged on tbe Speuoer case. State Statistician Galdorhoad was on the staud all day, and through him it was shown Walla Walla's freight rates are made up largely from regular dis tance tariff rates, larger cities being granted special rates on account of the larger volume of business trans acted. Tbeso speoial class rates, it is claimed, enables cities thus favored to ship goods to points of equal dis tauco of given points from Walla Wal la at much cheaper rates than Walla Walla can ship them. It is stated by Mr.Calderhead that thespeoial distrib uting rate out of Spokane is only about one half tbat charged for the samo distanoe out of Walla Walla. At Ri pariu, on the O. R. & N., a distanoe of 55 miles from Walla Walla the regular rate from this city equals the speoial rate from Spokane. Tbe reg ular rute from Spokaue aud tbe reg ular ruto from Walla Walla also be comes equal at Conuell,on tbe North ern Pacific, a distanoe of 103 miles from Walla Walla. Both of these points are much further from Spo kane than from Walla Walla. The O. R. & N. company was the only one tbat filed an answer to tbe complaint this morning, but attorneys for the other roads stated tbat their answers would be filed lator. A comparison betwoeu rates out of Spokane aud those in force out of Wal la Wallu was made. It was shown that for a distance of approximately 30 miles it would cost a Walla Walla jobber 85 cents to ahip 100 pounds of the same commodity that it cost a Spokaue jobber 20 cents. Spokane has a speoial olass rate, whilo Walla Walla has to pay dis tunoe turiff rates. HEART SOFTENED FOR THIEF Judge Half Way Forgives a Convicted Robber. After reflootiug for an hour or more Judge Iluueke of Spokane, had Joe Oaks returned to the oonit room, and reduced his seutonce which at first was four years, to two years. Oakes was arrested by officer Davenport, having beeu traced in that direotiou with a horse which he bad stolen from J. H. Altmeyer on White Bluff prai rio, where the boy had been employ od. Tno defoudaut had a youthful op poarauce, aud may bo SO or 31 years old. Ho ploaded guilty when first arraigned aud has never beeu repre sented by an attoruoy. Wheu asked if he hud anything to say why seu touoe should not be passed upon him. he referred to the tact that be bad been without parents or any to advise biui siuoe ho was 13 years old, and tbat be had takeu eare of himself since tbat time, but that be had uutil this occurence earned an honest living. In passing the seutenee, the court observed that the crime showed every element of deliberation When tho boy was leturned to the court room an hour or so later, the court made tho statement to him that after considering his youth, bis form er record aud the faot that ho had no frieuds, decided that a shorter seu tence would better conserve the ends of justice, and reduced the original sentence to two years. PAY TAXES BUT CANNOT VOTE - Peculiar Situation Prevails in Corner of Baker County. Over in tbe corner of Baker county adjoining Malheur county there is a parcel of land where tbe residents have neither road district, school dis trict or voting precinct. They cannot vote, and for many years tbey paid do taxes. Tbe people do not know whether they are in Malheur, or Ba ker county and perhaps they do not care, but tbey are in Baker county. This peouliar situation arose from tbe carving out of Malheur county. There was one corner of tbe county where the dividing lines overlapped, and the land in this corner was never taxed until 1900, when Mr. Wisdom went into tbe Assessor's office. He consulced with County Engineer Fos ter and decided that tbe land was iu Baker county, and proceeded to assess what was patented. ' Sinoe that time taxes on 1,400 acres belonging to tbe Eastern - Oregon Land company have been paid at Baker county. Reoently timber men have been lo cating on it and have designated it as being in bakei county, but when it comes to voting tbey cannot cast bal lots in either county. The Statesman Flops Tbe renunciation of the democratic party by tbe Evening Statesman has been tbe subject of muoh discussion in tbe politioal business circles of tbe past two days. Democrats have generally understood for tbe past two years tbat the Statesman was making an effort to slip away from its old al liances and were fully prepared for its final declaration of secession. Some, however,' had hoped that its inclina tion to desert was only a temporary affeotion from which it would recover sooner or later, and the open declar ation of any honors or credit due tbe paper from past managements, and its refusal to bear tbe responsibility of any positions it has taken in the past, comes to them with more or a shock. Walla Walla Evening Bulletin. A Costly Residence. Pendleton is soon to have the hand somest and' .most costly residenoo in eastern Oregon. Mrs. Lin a Sturgis is having the plans drawn for a dwell ing which will cost $13,500, to be lo oatod on the oorner of Wilson and Jefferson streets on the north side of the river, and it will be ready for oc oupanoy by November 15, acoording fo the present plans. . Mrs. H. Thompson Mrs. H. O. Thompson, a pioneer and a former resideut of this county, died at ber borne in Portland yester day morning at tbe age of 82. She had beeu ill for some time with a complication of diseases. Weston's Dance. Weston is tbe proud possessor of a very large and expensive dance graph opbone. This instrument and records cost 1150, and was ordered for the Weston opera house especially for dancing. It is equal in volume to a large orchestra and the selection of waltzes and two-steps is simply grand. To give an idea of tbe volume of this instrument, it was taken to Normal Heights and its clear, sweet music was heard over the entire town. A large crowd is expected to attend the initial dance given next Tuesday night, July 3rd. Tbe price of admission will be 75 cents. Marquis to Walla Walla. Prof. George B. Marquis and wife left this morning for Walla Walla, where he will reside in tbe future. Mr. Marquis will enter upon his duties as assistant treasurer of the college at once. Avery Is Manager. C. W. 'Avery, formerly connected wth the Bingham Springs summer re sort, is now in charge of the Fletcher saw mill on Weston Mountain. Jacob Froebstel the former manager has gone to Portland. Miss Peebles Married. Miss Lois Peebles, well known io this county, being tbe daughter of Prof. Peebles, formerly of the Weston Normal sohool, was recently united in marriage to Herbert Junk, a min ing engineer of Sumpter. The wed ding occurred in Salem. Notice. . Sealed bids are iuvited by tbe County Court of Umatilla County Oregon,' to be filed with tbe County Clerk of said county on or before the 6th day of July 1906, at 10 o'clock a, m. for two bridges to be constructed across Wild Horse oreek near Athena, Oregon. One is to be constructed at a point known as the Harve Caton cross ing, the other to be constructed at a point known as the Frank Mansfield crosisng. Said bridges to be con structed aooording to plans and speci fications furnished by the County Clerk upon application. The County Court reserves tbe right to rejeot any and all bids. Dated this 20th day of June, 1906. Frank Saline, County Clerk. Deadly Surpent Bites. are as common iu India as are stom ach and liver disorders with us. For the latter however.there is a sure rem edy : Electrio Bitters? the great restn ative medioine, of wbioh S.A. Brown, of Beunettsville, S. C, says: "They restored my wife to perfect health, after years of suffering with despepsia and chronically torpid liver." 'Elec tric Bitters cure chills and fever, ma laria, biliousness, lame back, kidney troubles aud bladder disorders. Sold on guarantee by Wm. McBride, drug gist Price 60o. ESTABLISHED 1865 2 Preston-Parton Milling Go. ; AMERICAN BEAUTY Flour is made in Athena, by Athena labor, in the latest and best equipped mill in the west, of the best selected Bluestem wheat grown any where. Patronize home industry. Your grocer sells American Beauty for $1.00 per Sack Merchant Millers and Grain Buyers Waitsburg, Wash. - Athena, Oregon 2 Star of Kansas 9669 Famous Clydesdale Stallion Will make the season as follows: Monday and Tues day at Waterman Station; Wednesday at A. B. Mc Ewen's; Thursday at Whiteman's farm, Gerking Flat; Balance of week at King Bros. Barn, Athena. Star of Kansas- was bred by Senator Gregs of Seneca, Kansas, and was foalded April 9, 1900; sired bv Carinichael, 7915; dam, Kansas Bell, S725. Color solid black with star in fore head; weight 1750; has good action and fine speed for a draft horse, and has exceptionally good disposition. TERMS: $20.00 insurance, payable when mare is known to be in foal. In case of sale or removal of mare fees become due at once. SANFORD STONE, Manager. A. B. McEWTEN, Owner. Bargains at Pendleton's Big Store Where it Pays to Trade Dry Goods Store. Children's 15o black ribbed hose at per pair - -' lOo Women's 20o black Hose, at per pair - - - 15c Women's $1.60 black sateen Un derskirts at each $1.00 Women's $1.25 white Sbirt Waists, at each - 95o Women's $5. Dress Skirts at each . - - $3.75 Women's $4.60 Wash Suite, Lin en, at - - $2.25 Women's 50o Muslin Drawers, at each - - 35o Women's 75o Girdle Corsets, at eaoh . - - 50o 12o white Embroidery, 4 to 8 inches wide, at yard - 8o 120 figured Lawns for waists or dresses, handsome pat terns, yard - - . lOo 20o white Indian Linens at per yard ... . l5o 60o white mercerized Silk Waist- ings, at yard . - - 85o Send for samples. Men's Clothing Store Men's best $10.00 Suits in grey, brown and black mixtures, any size; we can fit you at . per suit - $7.60 Men's best $12.50 Suits, extra well made, tailor finish, all sizes; blaok, navy's or mix tures, at per suit - $10.00 Men's best $15 and $16.50 Suits, handsome tailor made suits, hand Banished, positively the best bargain ever offered, at per Suit -. $12.50 Men's 75o Underwear, at - 50c Medium or light weight; extra well made. . Men's $1.25 dress Shirts at each - - - - $1.00 New patents in soft or stiff bosoms. Tbe biggest and best stock of Men's and Boys' clothing, Hats and Furnishings here at a saving. Shoe Store Women's $2.00 Shoes, in me dium or heavy weight, at per pair ... $1.50 Women's $3.00 vioi kid, patent tips, extension or turn soles, at per pair - - $2.50 Children's $1.65 School Shoes, sizes 10 to 2, in box calf or kid, per pair - $1.25 Extra good $2.25 Misses' Shoes, in vioi kid, sizes 11)4 to 2, per pair - - $1.75 Misses' Oxfords at - $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 Ladies' Oxfords at" - -- - $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 Men's best $3.29 Shoes in all shapes and widths, at - $2.50 Men's $2.50 work Shoes, the best wearing shoes made, and in any width, at - $1.75 Men's Oxfords at $3.00, $4.00, $4.50 Boys' Oxfords at . - $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 n SAVE YOUR COUPONS; they are given free with each 10c purchase. Over $700 inbeautiful presents given to our customers last month. Come and see what you will receive, absolutely free, by saving our cupons. N. B. We have made arrangements with Burns Bros., Pendleton's leading Pho tographers, to supply our many customesr with photos at greatly reduced prices. This arrangement is for a short time only. For particulars write or inquire at the store where it pays to trade. THE PEOPLE'S WAREHOUSE PENDLETON, OREGON FLOUR! FLOURI FLOUR1 Snow Drift Per SaoHs: $1.00 CASH This Celebrated Flour is made from the choicest Blue Stem WI.eat grown in the Northwegt. SOLD BY THE . PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR COMPANY David Williams Agent,- - - Athena, Oregon. Dr. A. B. Stone, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Calls answered promptly day or night Office in Post Building, Athena, Oregon NOW IS THE TIME To Prepare for larve st We carry a full and complete line of the following sun- I pnes Axes Hose,. Suction Rone Axel Grease Hammers Ranges Anyils Iron, Bar Rules Bolts Iron, Sheet Sp s Babbitt Lace, Leather Stoves Bits , Lanterns Shoes, Horse Brushes, Horse Nuts Saws Curry Combs Needles Scythes Chain Halter Nails ' Snaths Chain, Butt Oil, Castor Steel Chain.G.il Oil.Cylinder , -Screwplates Cutlery, Table oil Black n , , - un' UIaCK Screws Cutlery, Pocket oil, Hard c r, . . " Screw Drivers Coal Oil cups J.,, Cold Chisels Oilers Speed Indicators Drills paiis Tank Pumps Enameled Ware . Packings Tinware Forks Punches Tacks Files ' Pipe Vises Forges , Pulleys. Brake Valves Gauge Glasses Pulleys, Hay Fork Water Bags Graphite Pye rs , Washers Goggles Rivets Whips And Our Prices Are as Low as Are Named By Anyone 'Pendleton Call and See Us When Phone, Main 21 - - - - 211 E. Court St. . PENDLETON, OREGON
