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AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER
Twiok-a-Week T0E8DAT and Fbidat
F.B.Boyd, Publishfb.
Entered as econd-claas matter, March 1,
lmu, at the poitofflee at Atbena. Oregon
Uuderan Act 01 Congress of March 8, 1870
Subaarlptlen Hatai t
r year, In ad vane 12.00
Single copies in wrappers, 6c,
Advertising ftati t
Local reading notice, Oratlnsertion.lOcper
at. Kachiubieqaentliuertlon.Se.
II communications ihonld beaddrewwd to
I PKRH8 AthenaUregon
ATHENA, ORE., SEPT. 14, 1906
If a mau contracts to marry a
woman at a time when she is still tbe
legal wife of another and, after tbe
woman obtains a divorce, conducts
himself in a way to show that be is
engaged to marry her, the oontraot is
binding, according to a decision of the
supreme court in the case of Jennie
Lea man, appellant, against Alexander
Thompson from Suohomish county,
Washington. Thompson tried to get
out of it on tbe ground tbat when be
contracted to marry ber, she was the
legal wife of another and bence she
had no right to make such a contract
The supreme court says it is trne that
saob a contract is void, but where a
man, after tbe woman obtains a di
vorce and is in a position legally to
make a oontraot, says things and con
ducts himself in a manner to show
that he is under contract to marry, be
will not be allowed to get ont of it on
tbe ground that tbe original contract
was void.
We notice several papers are mak
ing a big talk about f nrnishing their
subscribers with a fnnny supplement
free and tbe extra expense required to
do 10. Any paper- can get these so
called supplements tbat cares to use
them, and without oue oent'.of expense,
as they come express paid and there is
no charges for tbe supplement By
casting your optics over the advretis
ing columns of one of these sheets yon
will observe that they are gotten out
in the interests of the mail order
bouses and should therefore be tbe
natural enemy of every paper tbat ex
pects to be patronized by their home
merobauts. There is probably not a
paper in tbe state that did not receive
a proposition from this firm, but we
uotioe that those that did bite on it
are letting go again.
Tbe city of Walla Walla is not to
lie effected by tbe general 25 per emit
increase ordered in iusnrauce rates ull
ovct tbnt state, oocurditiK to 11 coiu
muuictiiion filed with tbe commercial
club by the iusura'ioo committee. In
stead a resurvey of the city will bo
made and tbe city will be rerated.
Tbe oouditious responsible for this
concession ou the part oftheiusut
anae companies are the new gravity
water system, the installation of by
drauts at the different street corners,
the effioieut fire department and
alarm system and tbe street improve
ments. There are other cities and
towns in the Northwest which have
as good 6re protection as tbat afforded
iu Walla Walla, but there has been no
mention of retraing. What is Walla
Walla's "pull" with the powera that
be?
Long marches in tbe infantry
branch of tbe army as provided for
in recent orders pertaining to annual
camps of instruction are disapproved
by Brig. Gen. William S. MoCaskey,
commanding tbe southern division,
in his annual report to the war depart
ment ibe recent orders, he says,
will have a decided and disastrous
effect upon reinlistmenta. Are we to
conjecture from tbe general's disap
proval that tbe regular soldier does
not need a "work out," at least onoe
a year?
With tbe rainy season at band the
plight of tbe Palouse farmer, who yet
has much grain to harvest, is indeed
not to be envied. The famed Palous
country, in which is situated tbe ban
ner wheat producing county of the
world, grows tbe grain all right, hut
tbe great problem there is to save it
after it is grown. Palouse farmers
stand to loose enormously in event tbe
weather does not settle iu the next few
days.
OREGON'S SHAME.
Oregonian.
Land Fraud Defendant Jones' fears
were well founded. Informant Puter
"started the ball a rolling." It
would be unfair and improper to say
that he "has landed us (them) all."
One or two have been "landed" in
jail. Some have been found guilty,
and are under sentence to prison.
Others are on trial, with results yet to
be determined. Aud still others are
on the waiting list, being under indict
ment with their tnrn to come. Puter
bas pulled tbe whole amazing edifice
of fraud, perjury, corruption and con
spiracy down on tbe heads of many
important Oregon citizens, some of
whom would have escaped with a
whole skin and unblotted escutcheon
but for his implacable desire for re
venge, and others of whom may yet,
of course, extrioate themselves. But
at what tremendous cost I
Pnter has told bis terrible story. In
it there is much already known to
many persons, and known to be trne;
and there is also much that bas been
suspected or believed, or has oeen
within the knowledge of a few, bnt
never before laid bare in all its detest
able nakedness to the curious gaze of
the uninformed public It is withal a
connected and coherent narrative of
tbe secret operations of the powerful
and wicked political gang that for
years dominated Oregon politios, using
its great influence to steal with subtle
falsehood and painstaking guile tbe
patrimony of tbe people. Where toe
money came from to support this
dangerous political cable we now
know. It came largely from specula
tors in lands and from oorrupt bar
gains with land thieves. It came
throutrh the enniditv of tbe horde of
petty swindlers who flourished around
the edges of the select circle, and woo
were williug to barter their honor for
a few dollars or for a chance at a
little political job. It came through
tbe dishonest aud eager wilhuguoss of
large corporation to contribute blcod
inouey to the Oregon clique if their
Uirnolnnd s'aiiliiiff and other sobrwe
could ba promoted. It came from the
ring's tkillf ul appeal to tbe avarice aud
tnouoy-uongor of many otherwise hon
est and roputable citizeus, who got
politioal honors and a certain share of
publio esteem aud consideration by
their association with the dominant
politioal maohiue, and who were,
sooner or later, some of them, led into
partnership in its "business" enter
prise. The entire career of this whole
outfit is tainted with just such decep
tions, stratagems, deceits and swind
les as Puter laid bare in his astounding
and well-nigh incredible confession.
Yet it is wholly credible, as all know
who know anything of the course of
Oregon politios for mauy years.
opem PvnunrTY the best
era rust r of merit.
When the maker of a medicine, aoid
tbrongh drnrwlsts for family takes
his patients fully into his confidence by
h""j and fearlessly publishing broad
cast as well a on Its nettle wrp;or,
a full lint of all Its ingredients Inylnln
English, this action on his part is the
bent possible evidence that ho is not
afraltf to have the search light of inves
tigation turned full upon his formula
and that it will bear the fullest scrutiny
and the most thorough Investigation.
t)r. Pierce's favorite Prescription for the
cure of the weaknesses, periodical pains
and functional derangements of the or
gans distinctly feminine, is the only medi
cine put up for sale through druggists for
woman's special use, the maker of which
is not afraid to take his patients into
his full confidence by such open and
honest publicity.
A glance at the published ingredients
on each bottle wrapper, will show that it
is made wholly from native, American,
medicinal roots, that it contains no poi
sonous or habit-forming drugs, no nar
cotics and no alcohol pure, triple-refined
glycerine, of proper strength being used
Instead of the commonly employed alco
hol, both for extracting and preserving
the activo medicinal properties found in
the root of the American forest plants
implored. It is the only medicine for
women's pecular diseases, sold by drug
gists, that does not contain a lurge per
centage of alcohol, which is In the long
run so harmful to woman's delicate, nerv
ous svstem. Now, glycerine is perfectly
harmless, and serves a valuable purpose
by possessing intrinsic value all its own,
and besides It enhances tho curative
effect of the other Ingredients entering
into the "Favorite Prescription."
Homo of tho ablest medical writers and
teachers endorse theso views and praise
all the several ingredients of which "Fa
vorite Prescription" is composed rec
ommending them for the cure of the
very same diseases for which this world
famed medicine Is advised. No other
medicine for women has any such pro
fennkmnl endorsement worth more than
any number of ordinary testimonials. If
Interested, send name and address to Dr.
E. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., for his little
book of extracts from the works of
eminent medical writers and teachers,
endorsing the several ingredients and
telling just what Dr. Pierce's medicines
are made of. It's free for the asking.
Our stock of furniture ia now without doubt the best showing in tbe
Inland Empire. It is also tbe largest, and our claim is proven by the
county records which show our stock to be twioe as large as any house
furuishiug stock in Walla Walla. When our Mr. Kaser was east to
Chicago aud other manufacturing centers in July be selected our fall
stock from the real goods, aud not from drammers' "picture samples"
as most rureohauts do. Iu this way be was able to choose only the very
best and also set the f oatories' lowest prices. Then, too, all goods pur
chased were assembled iu Cbioago aud shipped from there by tbe oar load
thereby obtaining the lowest freight rates. Tbe next time you are in
Walla Walla we waut yon to ooine in and let ua show yon tbrongh our
store, whether yon inteud to buy or not, and should you need anything be
fore you can come, mail us your order and it will bave tbe same careful
attention as though yon came in person.
Use
Room
THE DAVIS-KASER CO.
Everything to Furnish the
Home.
12-14-18-18-90-22 Alder Street.
WALLA WALLA, WASH
Make
-.- Your
appointments
Here
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IN A
Purses and
Premiums..
Six solid days of raoing from j
October 1 to 6 inclusive.
Under the auspices of the.
Walla Walla
County fair
Association J
Two barnesi events and at (
least three running races
daily.
PREMIUM SHOW OF
FANCY LIVESTOCK
Big Fruit Fair in coniieo- (
tion open day and night De-
Caprio's famous baud gives (
concerts afternoon aud even ,
ing. '
Morpby sings to beat tbe (
band afternoon aud eveuiug.
Reduced rates on all rail- (
roads. .
T. H. BRENTS. Pres.
t A. V. VANDE WATER, Sec.
COMMERCIAL
LIVERY STABLE
HARRY M'BRIDE, MANAGER
Best Stock and Rigs in the City.
Competent Drivers.
Stock Boarded by the Day, Week
or Month at Reasonable Rate.
NORTH SIDE STREET, AMAH, ORE
HENRY KEEN'S
.Barber Shop.
a
. Shaving, Haircutting,
'; Shampooing, Massage
for Face aud Scalp.
HOT BATHS.
8tMAiittli!iiltill A
ViWaVVMSfllalslai53 V
Shop North Side Main
Street, Athena, Ore.
Foley's Money k Tsr
for chlldrta,sMfe,sarc No opiates.
Favorable Trains to the INLAND E
PIRE'S TRADING CENTER
Pendleton Merchants now have their fall goods
in and are showing Larger Stocks than many cities
of greater pretentions. This fact is noticable and
commented on by traveling men all over the country.
Six stores carry
Ten stores carry
Seven stores carry
Thirteen " "
Seven stores carry
Four stores carry
Four stores carry
Five stores carry
Four stores carry
Six stores carry
Three stores carry
$250,000 worth of dry goods, etc.
$215,000 worth of men's clothing and furnishing goods.
$ 85,000 worth of hardware, stoves, etc.
$ 75,003 worth of groceries, etc.
$ 65,000 worth of furniture, carpets, etc.
$ 35,000 worth of jewelry, etc.
$ 32,000 worth of drugs and druggist's sundries.
$ 31,000 worth of millinery and women's Furnishings.
$ 30,000 worth of stationery, books and notions.
$ 11,000 worth of crockery, glassware, etc.
$ 10,000 worth of paints, wallpaper, etc.
Aside from these we have numerous cigar stores, confectionery stores, meat
markets, restaurants, hotels, etc. The proprietors of these various establishments
assure the people of Athena and vicinity that they will receive the best attention in
Pendleton and every inducement will be offered in the way of prices and accommo
dations. The new passenger train gives all day in Pendleton, leaving cAthena at 8 a.
m. and leaves Pendleton at 5:50 p. m.
HERE'S TO YOU FOR BUSINESS AND BARGAINS
BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION OF
PENDLETON, OREGON
It there is do Piano in tbe house,
one should be purchased or at least
hired. Aud it should be one of the
BEST PIANOS
shown iu our rooms. These iustru
nieuts are the perfection of mechan
ical workmanship and are unexcelled
sor sweetness and richness of tone.'
: STANLEY PIANO HOUSE,
Main Street, Walla Walla, Wash
BLACKSMITH AND
REPAIRING SHOP
A. II. LUNA, Propiietor.
Shop West of King's Barn, Athena.
Try The.
TROY LAUNDRY
For
GOOD WORK
HENRY K ENE, Agent;
ATHENA; OREGON
THE VRIGHT LIVERY
AKD FEED STABLE
. i F )
w0
cocd horses akd bigs. ka3sna8le pb1ces
bbiki fumisho wkei desires. - -
, Hurst boarded by tin day, week or month
Stable on 2nd street, Boulh of Main street
CITY MEAT MARKET
C. II. Sherman Prop.
fM.I Nothing too good for our-pat-'
rons. We cut the test meat money
can buy. Fish and oysters in
season. Give us a trial.
PARKER
&. LANE'S
El
Kv. rt thing Flii.1
CIhm - Mt l r rn
Mild llp-tu - d i e
SOUTH SIDE fi'AIN
. ATHEN
Peebler & Chamberlain
Successors to the Umatilla Implement Co.
Agricultural
Impl
ements
WAGONS, CARRIAGES, ENGINES,
MACHINERY, THRESHERS ETC.
ATHENA,
OREGON
CC
Saving at the Spigot
Wasting at the Bung"
That's what buying poor paint
means. Paint may be low
priced by the gallon and be
extravagant to use owing. to
to it's poor covering oower
and wearing quality. After
, the paint is applied it's too late
to save. Start right and use
The Sherwin-Williams Paint
MADE TO PAINT BUILDINGS
WITH. OUTSIDE AND INSIDE.
It covers more surface,' spreads easier, and lasts
longer than any other prepared paint, or hand-mixed
lead and oil
CALL FOR
I COLOR CARDS I
Umatilla Lumber Yard
J, F. Wright, ... Proprietor f