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A T Pacific Coast Lumber Compan ies Are Under Fire. IS ACCUSED OE EXTORTION San Francisco Grand 3 ury Begins In vestigation of Alleged Combina tion to Force Up Prices. Tbe city grand jury of San Francis co, iii sotwiou is investigating tbe so called lumber trust. A large number of witnesses are awaiting tbeir tnrn to testily as to tbe obarge tbat 1 timber companies have formed a trust and advanced prices to ruinous figures be ouuse of tbe necessities of tbe people of burned San Francisco. Men will bo forced to tell tbeir . connections witb tbe following institutions. Tbe Pine Manufacturers' Associa tion ,tbe Pacific Coast Lumber Man ufacturers' Association, export; Pa cific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association, rail; Tbe Paoiflo Coast Manufacturers' Association,, local; Tbe Washington Logging & Brokerage Association ; Tbe Paoiflo Coast Lumber Association ;tbe Steamsbip Association of San Franoisco. Of tbe above organizations, tbe Washington Logging & Brokerage Association is considered the mostm portunt because it represents tbe beavy landowners. Among firms eonneoted with it are: Pugot Mill Company; Port Mill Co., Pope & Talbot, San Fancisoo; Blakoley Mill Co., Washington Lumber Com pany, F. W. Adams, San Franoisco; E. K. Wood Lumber Compauy, of Bollingharo ; E. K. Wood, San Fran oisco; Simpsion Logging Company, D. A. Robinson, Seattle; Stimson Mill Co., Miohaol Earlos and A. S. Kerry, of Seattle; Tacoma Lumber Company, and St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Com - pany, of Tacoma, and tbe English Logging Company, of Mount Vernon, owued by George W. Loggie, of Bell iiiRbam. The present figures are as follows. Ordinary or cull logs, f 7 per thous and; merchantable logs, $7.50 per thousand; dressed lumber and logs No. 1, $12 per thousaud. Intense indication is folt by the people here because of the excessive price. Tbe lumbermen admit tbat there has been a sharp advance in prices siuoe the earthquake, especially dur ing the past month, but they deny tbat they have formed any combina tion to attain snob an end. THE FLOW OF WATER IS TAPPED The Rogue River Orchardist Will Now Have Plenty of Water. Tbree is jubilation at Ashland over the striking of a splendid flow of ar tosian water in a well being bored on tbe M. L. Pellott fruit farm, four miles northwest of that city, near Talent. When tbe borers bod reached within five feet of a contracted depth of 800 feet, their drill tapped a flow of water that gushed up through tbe eight-inch hole in tbe ground with astouishiug force and a remarkable ; stream of soft, pare water poured out of the ground. The flow is estimated at 700 gallons per minute, and Mr. Pellett estimates that it is sufficient toprrlgate his entire orobard ot 00 acres or iruit trees. The drilling for artesian water has been cor ducted by him as an expori- meut, and its success surprised bis highest hopes. Bridge Builders at Work. A force of men employed by tbe county for tho rookwork on the abut in out s for tbe new bridges ou Wild Horso Creek ueur this city, arrived from Pendleton Tuesday eveuiug, and uro now ut work. It is understood that stool truss bridges have boeo contracted for instead of wood con slruotiou material. Falls Dead In Field. D. T. Lorthup dropped dead from heart disaeso while working on tbe W. P. Recser ranoh near Walla Walla Tuesday. The man had boon employ ed by Reeser during the harvest sea sou for the past niue years. Littlo is known of him." The body will be shipped to bis home. PROCLAMATION. Whereas, there has boon submitted to the electors of tbe State at the last geneial elootiou as required by law an initiative petition for a proposed ameud mout to Section 1 of article XII of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, to allow tho state printing, binding , and printer 'a compensation to be -reg ulated by law at any time, and Whereas, ou the 85th day of Juue, 1000, the Secretary of State iu my preseuee as Governor of the State of Oregou did canvass the voters given for and against said proposed amoud- ruent, and Whereas, it was ascertained and dtteruiiued upon such canvass that there were 63,?48 votes cast fur said proposed auiendmout to the Constitu tion, aud 0,571 votes oast against tho same, aud that said propoaedjauioiid ment received au affirmative nmjotity P0BII1G RUST of tbe total number of effective votes cast thereon and entitled to be counted under tb provision of law, Now, Therefore, I, George E. Cham berlain, as Governor of tbe State of Oregon, in obedienoe to and by virtue of tbe power and authority vested in me by law, do hereby make and issue this proclamation to the people of tbe State of Oregon and do announce and declare tbat tbe whole number of votes cast in tbe State of Oregon at said election for and against said pro posed amendment was as hereinbefore stated, and tbat said proposed amend ment received an affirmative majori ty of the total number of votes cast thereon and entitled to be counted un der provisions of law, and that said amendment hereinbefore mentioned shall and is in full force and effect as a part of tbe Constitution of the State of Oregon from tbe date of this proclamation. Done at the Capitol this 25th day of June, A. D. 1906. Geo. E. Chamberlain, Governor of Oregon. By the Governor: F. I. Dunbar, Secretary of State. (Seal) - Lost, somewhere in Athena, a pack age containing tbree yards of ilnen, Leave at this office. For Sale. One Niagara Pitts Sepa rator, sice 86-72; 1 Buffalo Pitts En gine, 25 horse power; derrick tables, derrick wagons, water tanks, cook house, stove, dishes, in fact a com plete threshing outfit in good condi tion. Will be sold cheap for cash in part or whole. For particulars en quire at the First National Bank, Athena, Oregon. For Sale. Tbe O. C. Bock place near tbe school bouse is oflerod for sale. Good bouse, two and one-half lots for sale cheap. A span of good work horses will bo takon in trade. O. C. Beck, Athena. Church of Christ. Servioos every Lord's day. Bible sobool at 10 a. m. ; preaobing at 11; Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p. in. ; preaohing at 8. p. ni. Prayer meeting on Wed nesday evening at 8. The publio is invited to attend all of these services, V. E. Hoveu, Minister. Following The Flag. When our soldiers went to Cuba and the Philippines, health was the most important consideration. Willis T. Morgan, retired Commissary Ser geant. U S. A., Rural Route 1, Concord, N. H., says: "I was two years in Cu ba and two years in tbe Pbillippines, and being subject to colds, I took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump tion, which kept mo in perfeot health And now, in New Hampshire, we find that it is tbe best medicine iu tbe world for coughs, colds, bronchial troubles and all lung diseases." Guar anteed by Wni. MoBrido, druggist Prioe 50o and $1.00. Trial bottle free. ESTABLISHED 1865 - Preston-Parton M S lling Co. J amengan Flour is made in Athena, by Atbena labor, in the latest and best equipped mill in the west, of the best selected Bluestem wheat grown any where. Patronise home industry. Your grocer sells American Beauty for $1.00 Merchant Millers Waitsburg, Wash. 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 was bred by Senator Gregg of Seneca, Kansas, and was foalded April 9. 1900; sired by Carinichael, 7915; dam, Kansas Bell, 8725. 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 marc is known to be in foal. In case of sale or removal of mare fees become due at once. SANFORD STONE, Manager. A. B. McEWEN. Owner. MWMMWMWaWMMMMMIII I IHIIMI J ,11 Hi Ill WIT Hotlce. Sealed bids are invited by tbe County Court of Umatilla County Oregon, to be filed witb the County Clerk of said county on or before tbe 6th day of July 1906, at 10 o'clock a, m. for two bridges to be constructed acro ss Wild Horse creek near Atbena, 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 tbe Frank Mansfield crosisng. Said bridges to be con structed aooording to plans and speci fications furnished by tbe ' County Clerk upon application. The County Court reserves tbe right to reject any and all bids. Dated this 20th day of June, 1906. Frank Saline, County Clerk. Deadly Snrpent Bites, are as common in India as are stom ach and liver disorders witb ns. For the latter bowever.tbere is a sure rem edy: Electrio Bitters; tbe great restor ative medicine, of which S.A. Brown, of Bennettsville, 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 and bladder disorders. Sold on guarantee by Wm. McBride, drug gist Prioe 50o. Death From lockjaw. never follows an injury dressed with Bncklen's Arnica Salve. Its antisep tic and healing properties prevent blood poisoning. Chas. Oswald, mer chant, of Rensselaersville, N. Y., writes: "It cured Beth Burcb, of this place, of tbe ugliest sore on his neck I ever saw. " Cures cuts, wounds, burns and sores. 25o at Wm. Mo Bride's, druggist An Alarming Situation, frequently results from neglect of clog ged bowels and torpid liver, nntil consumption beoomes chronic This condition is unknown to those who use Dr. King's New Life Pills; the best and gentlest regulator of Stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Wm. Mo Bride, druggist. Price 25o. A lively r a ut with that old enemy of the race, con stipation, often ends in appendicitis. To avoid all serious tronblejwith stom ach, liver and bowels, take Dr. King's New Life Pills. They perfect ly regulate these organs, without pain or discomfort. 25o at McBride's. Keep the little one healthy and nappy. Their tender, sensitive bodies require gentle, healing remedies. Hollisterx's Rocky Mountain Tea will keep them healthy and strong. 85c Tea or Tablets. Pioneer ug store. Dr Public Notice Notice Is hereby given that we will apply to the Mayor and common council of the Ulty ot in, on, i rtreirnn. nt n. meeting thereof to be hold on the IHtn day of July, 19UG for a license to sell spirituous, man ana vinous ii,.r,r- in Iran niuiiii HtpK than one a dart, said llminnitnbesoldonlv In a building situated on the eaBt one-half oflot No. 9. In block No 6, ol said city. H. B. Coston. O. M. Jonas, Dated, June !, 1006. ; . Applicants and Grain Buyers Athena, Oregon J Kansas- BEflUTY'l Bargains at Pendleton's Big Store Where it Pays to Trade Dry Goods Store. Children's loo black ribbed hose at per pair - - lOo Women's 20o black Hose, at per pair . y - - J15o Women's $1.50 black sateen Un derskirts at eaoh - $1.00 Women's $1.25 white Shirt ; Waists, at eaoh - 95o Women's $5. Dress Skirts at each - - $3.75 Women's $4.50 Wash Suits, Lin en, at - - . $2.25 ' Women's 50o Muslin Drawers,' at each 85o Women's 75o Girdle Corsets, at eaoh - - - 60o 12)o white Embroidery, 4 to 8 inches wide, at yard - 8o 12o figured Lawns for waists or dresses, handsome pat terns, yard - lOo 20o white Indian Linens at per yard - - - 15o 50o white mercerized Silk Waist ings, at yard 85o Send for samples. 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. i; 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 I FLOURI FLOUR I Sxlo-w ZDxd-f-b Per SaoDs: $1.00 GASH This Celebrated Flour is made from the choicest Blue Stem Wheat grown ' in the Northwest. SOLD BY THE PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR COMPANY David Williams Agent,- .- - - - - Atbena, Oregon. We carry a full Axes Hose, Suction Rone Axel Grease Hammers Ranges Anvils ,.:...,,..; ,., 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,Giil Oil.Cylinder Screwplates Cutlery, Table V . Oil. Black Cutlery, Pocket oil, Hard ScrewDrivers Coal oil cups 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 c4.nyone m Phone, Main 21 Men's Clothing Store Men's best $10.00 Suits in grey, brown and black mixtures, any size; we can fit yon at per suit - - $7.50 Men's best $12.50 Suits, extra well made, tailor finish, all f sizes; .black,, navy's or mix tures, at per suit - $10.00 Men's best $15 and $16.60 Suits, handsome tailor . made suits, band fianished, positively the best bargain ever offered, at : per Suit - - $12.50 Men's 75o Underwear, at - 50o . Medium or light weight; extra well made. Men's $1.25 dress Shirts at each - - - $1.00 New patents in soft or stiff bosoms. The biggest and best stock of Men's and Boys' clothing, Hats and Furnishings here at a saving. NOW IS THE TIME or and complete line of plies Pendleton - - - - PENDLETON, OREGON Shoe Store Women's $3.00 Shoes, in me dium or heavy weight, at per pair - - - $1.50 Women's $3.00 vici kid, patent tips, extension or turn soles, at per pair - $3.60 Children's $1.65 School Shoes, sizes 10 to 2, in box calf or kid, per pair - $1.25 Extra good $3.25. Misses' Shoes, in vioi kid, sizes l to 2, per pair $1.75 Misses' Oxfords at - -- $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 Ladies' Oxfords at - - $3.60, $3.00, $3.50 Men's best $3.25 Shoes in all shapes and widths, at - $2.60 Men's $2.60 work Shoes, the best wearing shoes made, and in any width, at - $1.75 Men's Oxfords at $3.00, $1.00, $1.60 Boys' Oxfords at - - $2.00, $3.50, $3.00 Dr. A. 13. Stone, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Calls answered promptly day or night Office in Post Building, Athena, Oregon irvest the following sup Call and See Us When 211 E. Court St - .mm, ! W-'
