ANINDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Twick-a-Week Tuesday and Friday F.B. Boyi, Pubushfb. Entered as second-class matter, March 1, UK) I, at the poatofflce at Athena, Oregon Uuderan Actot Congress or March 8, 1879 Subscription Rati t t year, In advanot I2.U0 Single coplei In wrappers, 5c, Advertising 'Rates: '.oji reading notice, Orittnsertlon.lOcper ns. 8tntiiaDseqaentlDsertlon.se. 1 1 aommnntcatlona should be addressed t t r PKKHBAtnenaOregoo ATHENA, ORE., NOV 6, 1906 Those little Yamhill and other western Uregou hammers are tapping agaiust tbe proposed state jute mill at the Oregon penitentiary. Eastern Oregon farmers would be benefitted by a few ceuts saved on sacks. This would never do, yon know. Better be safe, so kill tbe jute mill proposition in the bud; keep the 65 cents per day eaoh convict earns in tbe stove found ry; say nothiug about the state not having to erect buildings for a jnte m ill ; keep it quiet that the state has its own power for operating trie mill ; sonnd it good and strung that it will cost the state $350,000 to establish a jute mill but don't bring iuto tbe controversy the 1500,000 tax the people of Oregon were required to pay that Portland might gain the benefits from n one-town show; baok up the Oregou ian in its assertion that diversified farming is teking tbe plaoo of wheat raising, and that whoat is soouer or later to be shipped hi bulk, anyway only be careful not to intimate this is tbe case in the valley, where long ago wheat raising was supplanted by other crops, for the reason that tbe production of wheat was not profit able; say nothiug of tbe millions of sacks required for the millious of bushels of wheat raised in Eastern Oregon that would be in favor of the jute mill, and would help tbe fellows np there; hammer away against tbe Washington state penitentiary figures but don't mention tbe faot that Washington's next legislature will be nuked for a $200,000 appropriation for the enlargement of bet jute mill; and last, but not least, bring out tbo ham mers and tap, tap, tap. The appetite ot the Salem hog must be satisfied. That tbe expeii mental farm at Union was to go to fill up this ever yawning maw, was kuowu wboii tbe seal of approval was launch ed forth by tbo Yambillors in their successful holdup of state appropria tious. The people with their ballots came to the rescue of the normal school, but tin farm 'gave up tbo ghost. Tbii powers thut be west of the Cas cades, a iu.0 uk other thiugs, have do creed that Eastern Oregon is not a fit locution for an experimental farm. Tbo Union Republican, concluding that tbo farm ii u "goner" believes n making tbe best of it, aud says: "It is porbaps just as well to not cross the river uutil we get to it, but in the event that the land embraced within tbe big state farm at Union should bo offered for sale, it will probably not go at u very low figure. Elegance in House furnishing In sclenting f uruituro and carpets for your home let quality be the. first cousideratiou select pieces of distinctive gruoe, beauty aud sterling worth, tbat will bo a pleasure to look upou aud thut will serve their pur pose, uot for a mouth or yoar, but all through life. Such styles and qualities ure now sbowu at our store, iu larger varieties than yon cau Und witbiu mauy huudted miles ot Walla Walla.' Come iu tbe next time you are iu the city aud give ua an opportunity to show you through our store. WE PAY the Freight wheu bill amounts to $10 or over. Use Our Rest Room THE DAVIS-KASER CO. Everything to Furnish the Home. 12-14-1(5-18 30-22 Alder Street. WALLA WALLA, -: WASH TV Much of this land would be cheap &t $200 per acre, and if the tract were cut op into five and ten acre tracts, it would, probably bring more. What the people of Union are interested in, in tbe event of a sale ot this land, Is to have it cot op into small tracts and sold to small farmers, lbeie should be a family on every five or ten acres of that land. But it will probably be time enough to discuss this matter when it is decided to sell the land." Wilhelm's magazine, "The Coast," for November will be found of more than ordinary interest to its many Umatilla county readers. In the ear rent number Mr. Wilbelm has a splen did descriptive article on Pendleton and ber resources. His artiole is pre ceded by an Indian legendary sketch "Elephant Bock," by Miss Lula B. Lorenze.of Pendleton, illustrated with a Moorebouse' picture of tbe rock. Tbe nest installment of Mr. Wil helm's writenp of Umatilla county, will pertain solely to Athena, after which in time, Weston and Milton will be written about. The. co-opera-tiou and support of the residents of these plaoes is expected in tbe collec tion of data and views of each section. The time has come again when you must light the fires in your f urnaoe and set up your heating stoves. How many people make it a habit eaoh fall to examine their stove pipes and flues carefully before tbe first fall fires are lighted, and then to watch closely the effeotj of these first fires. Every householder should do this, wisely suggests an exchange. THE-WILD'S CALL Detroit News. Tbe method by which a Marquette County wolf hunter secured $54 in bounty was to bury a quantity of meat in tbe snow of the early winter, and above the meat to place traps, whioh were also covered by snow iu the regular course of precipitation. 1 In doe time tbe meat ripened suffic iently to give hints of its where abouts, and was then sought by the wolves, which, digging downward, sprang the traps, and the bounty. One, more cunning than his fellows, avoided the trap by tunneling under it and soouring the bait without ex changing his bide for it. Tbe method of catohiug tbe wolves by trapping is a fair one, but what shall be said of tbe L'Anse man, who, capturing a female wolf, taught ber to become a decoy for the gallants of ber tribe? With a long chain about her neok made fast at one end, she was allowed a wide range of captivity. She sang for company, aud when ad mirers appeared, flirted desperately with them. The wolf slayer took position outside of his cabin door, in his jaws the stem of a cob pipe, aoross his knees a long range rifle. A sneaking grey form from tbe woods, a ooquettisb saluta tion from the captive, tbe crack of a rifle aud tbe whistle of a bullet, forg ed each link iu the chain of tragedy that placed $175 in the purse of tbe onbiueer us the profits of u few weeks. Tbe gay dooeiver wbo stood for this treucbery was a fast friend to her captor aud seemed to enjoy tbe havoo wrought on the chivalry of ber race. TIMBER LAND Pilot Rock Accord. Work has not yet commenced on the Umatilla Central, tbe proposed branch of tbe O. JR. & N. from tbe mouth of Birch creek to Pilot Bock, but if all other signs fail the activity shown in tbe acquirement of timber lands south of here, would iudioate that tbe proposed branch is not alto gether "hot air," as some are inclined to believe. Already nearly all tbe timber landa borderiug ou tbe Blue mouutain re serve, commeuoing at a poiut bait Make Your apipointme nts Here way between this town and Alba, and extending along tbe North Fork of tbe John Day, down as far as the Strawberry monntains, gives- assur ance of not only tbe building of tbe Pilot Bock branch line, but the ex tension of this so called branch line south as far perhaps as the California line. That it is the intention to reach the timber belt the baste with which the timber land is being searched out and filed upon is given as the strongest argument in support of this claim. The Record is informed that already all the timber land outside the re serve, in tbe vicinity of the Middle Fork'of the John Day is in tbe hands of private parties. What is left be tween here and there is being secured as fast as tbe La Grande land offloe oan take in the money. A road through to tbe John Day will be of incalculable benefit to East ern Oregon. With timber and water at hand a comfortable living oan be made from small holdings, and tbe fame of that county has already gone abroad as a dairy and live stock country. With a railroad we prediot a larger population in Camas prairie than in any other section of equal size in tbe entire state. With wood and water a man need not starve to death, nor freeze to death, on 160 acres. Give us a railroad to Camas prairie and tbe John Day and we will hold onr own in point of population with the sand dune country soon to be irrigated in tbe neighborhood of Echo. In addi tion we will furnish them with wood at (3 per cord. WHAT ONE DOESN'T OWN. Oregonian. A deoisiou banded down by the supreme oonrt calls attention to a form of oontraot often made by farm ers, with unsatisfactory consequences. A cattleman entered into a contract for tbe sale of a specified number of cattle of a specified kind, and accepted part payment on the contract. When tbe cattle were driven np for inspeo tioo tbe buyer rejected a large percent of them upon the ground that they did not come np to tbe requirement of the contract Tbe cattleman thought they were as good as the contract called for, and a lawsuit resulted. Possibly tbe buyer was unjust, per haps he was mistaken in bis judg ment, and maybe he was right and tbe cattleman overestimated the quali ty of his stock. But whatever the merits of tbe controversy, it serves to show tbe folly of that form of con tract. If the buyer must go and in spect the stock, as he did, why not let him inspect them before a contract is made and then purchase only snob as meet his needs? The same contro versies have arisen over tbe purchase of bops, wool, sheep, and all kinds of fruit When a hopgrower contracts for the delivery of choice hops be puts thebuyer in au advantageous position. If prices go np the bnyer can demand delivery. If prices go down, be can find fault with the quality. Not ail buyers act upon snob business prin ciples, but the grower gives them tbe opportunity. Quite likely tbe grower, if be really delivered hops of tbe quality 'agreed upon, could enforce bis contract in tbe courts, but he will suffer loss rather than throw himself iuto the uncertainties of litigatiou. Tbe point to be emphasized is tbat the grower should avoid a contract tbat leaves room for litigation. If possible, tbe orop should not be sold until in the bale. Then tbe buyer cau inspect it as to quality before buying. Very frequently a farmer will secure a bet ter price by selling a crop be has not yet produced, but he takes tbe chance of controversy over tbe quality of his goods. Tbe man wbo sells what he does not yet own, or who sells goods of a guaranteed quality, invites trouble and must not te surprised if be gets it THE GIRL OF NINETEEN-SEVEN, Milwaukee News. A typical girl of 1907 stood inside of a drawing room tbe other day, Her hair was parted and allowed to ripple over her temples. Around her head were bound two great flat Dutob braids so heavy tbat they made a greac halo around ber brow. A great, beautiful bow of ribbon crowned her head. Tbe effect was too simple and too sweet fox anything. The girl of 1907 will be very tall She may bave to resort to Cuban heels and to stretching exercises, and she may want to pile braidaon top of ber bear and to wave her hair high, She will be tall and she will be sleo der. Living skeletons were tbe fashion last summer in London. Tbey looke d healthy and tbey acted as if happy, and while they were lean, yet they were not angular. To attain this means art was combined with scienoe. Tbe best professional models are now taking a double set of leesous in massage. There are two kiuds of massage. One kind develops and tbe other kind reduces. Womeu wbo are wide awake are practicing both kinds. It costs a professional model some thing to live and keep her figure these days. She must have two sets of massage operators. She most have one masseuse who understands the art of pounding away the flesh and an other one who understands the art of putting it on. The girl of 1907 is going to be very simple. Or she is going to look as though she wrs very simple. She must be absolutely petfeet in tbe art of sweet simplicity. It is not couutry girl simplicity, but an artistio simplicity. Foley's Honey and Tar for cbtldren,safe,sur. No oplmUx A Valuable Agent. The glycerine employed in Dr. Pierce's medicines frreatly enhances the medi cinal ; properties whioh it extracts and holds in solution much lietter than alco hol would. It also possesses medicinal properties of Its own. being a valuable aei.iiiK'cnt. nutritive, antiM ii ic and anti fermnnt It adds greatly to the cflicacy of the I! lack Cherrybark, Golden Seal mot. Stone root and Queen's root, con tained In "(iolden Medical Discovery" in subduing chrofilc, or lin"'ring roughs, bronrhi.il, throat and h.iig affections, for Jill of which these agents are recom mended by standard medical authorities. In all cases where there is a wasting away ot flesh, loss of I'M'i'tite, with weak stomach, as In the i.i iy stages of consumption, there can be no doubt that glycerine acts as a valuable nutritive and aids the (iolden Seal root. Stone root, Queen's root and lilack Cherrybark in Eromoting digestion and building up the esband strength, controlling the cough and bringing about a healthy condition of the whole system. Of course, it must not be expected to work miracles. It wilJ not cure consumption except in its earlier stages. It will euro very severe, obstin ate, enron ic cougns, oroncniai ana laryn geal troubles, and chronic sore throat with hoarseness. In acute coughs it is not so effective. It is in the- lingering coughs, or those of long standing, even When accompanied Dy weeding irom lungs, that it has performed its most marvelous cures. Send for and read the little book of extracts, treating of the firo)erties and uses of the several mcd clnal roots that enter Into Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and learn why this medlcino has such a wide range of application in the cure of diseases. It is sent free. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Iluffalo, N. Y. The "Discovery" con tains no alcohol or harmful, habit-forming drug. Ingredients all printed on each bottle wrapper in plain English. Sick people, esxcially those suffering from diseases of long standing, are invited to consult Dr. Pierce by letter, free. All correspondence is held as strictly private and sacredly confidential. Address Dr. E. Vj Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y. Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send 21 one-cent stamps for paper-covered, or 31 stamps for cloth bouud copy. HENRY KEEN'S .Barber Shop. Shaving, Ilaircutting, Shampooing, Massage for Face and Scalp. .HOT BATHS Shop North Side Main Street, Athena, Ore. If there is no Piano in the house, one should be purchased or at least hired. And it should be one of tbe BEST PIANOS shown in our rooms. These instru ments are the perfection of mechan ical workmanship and are unexoelled sor sweetness and richness of tone. STANLEY PIANO HOUSE, Main Street, Walla Walla, Wash Try The TROY LAUNDRY For GOOD WORK HENRY KEENE, Agent, AHENA, OREGON THE WRIGHT LIVERY AND FEED STABLE GOOD HORSES AND RIGS. SEASONABLE PRICES DRIYEBIfURNISHED WHEU DESIRED Horse boarded.by tbe day, week or month Stable, on 2nd street, South of Main street i. F. Wright, - - - ' Proprietor Foley's Kidney Cure autkes kidneys mad bladder right T EUTSCH Just Received by Express 45 Ladies' and Misses' Coats, They are swell and sell for from $8.50 to $12.50 You should see them. 140 New Skirts for Misses and Women in all the new plaid effects $4.50 up TT II T O O 11 JO I L U I O U II O STORE Pendleton, Oregon. First National Bank S 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 E. C. ADAMS, President. T. J. KIRK, Vice President, . F. S. Le GROW, Cashier, I. M. KEMP, Ass't. Cashier. A. J. PARKER 1 OF5' BARBER SHOP j i :4 v : Jtfpif a jiiff mS 4il:ifef'--j 'i ' ' " A 'M Kvery.l.lnB Fir.. 1 THE STANDARD PENS EVERYWHERE. 150 Styles F,,Bro"S USuUs?" CMrim.H.1. ESTgBgO0!( 5 PENDLETON WILL SAVE YOU MONEY i-i".'if'';yrr-?' 20,000 square feet of floor space filled with the latest and best things the Market Affords irj( FURNITURE and CARPETS Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money, Back Yonra to please , - . M. A. RADER, - - - PENDLETON. OREGON. Undertaking Parlora in Connection IntlDC' Afarhiftf C( A sPislty f General Repair Work JUiiOo illUtiilliU lU. All Kinds of Machinery Bought and Sold - AGENTS FOR THE MINNEAPOLIS THRESHER 511 South Second St, Walla Walla DEPARTMENT i DIRECTORS H. C. ADAMS. T. J. KIRK, F. S. Le GROW, D. H. PRESTON, P. E. COLBERN. CITY MEAT MARKET C. H. Sherman Prop. Nothing too good for our pat rons. We cut the best meat money can buy. Fish and oysters in season. Give us a trial. STEEL REUS 'J ESTERBfWOKSt V rAtc.frw-.e,M STEEL PEH CO, ae iohn st.. vo. Phone 502 1?