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ATHENA. ORE.. SEPT. 18
.1908
Tbe report ou industrial couditioua
from tbe correspondents of tbe Com
meroial National bank of Cbioago
locates tbe weak spot of tbe revival of
business iu tbelaok of railroud boyiug.
Ibis is reported in tbe lumber trado,
tu building und ooastrootiou trades
and io iron aod steel, a revival of
coufldenoe and business, bat "lack of
buying by railroads." In an extend
ed artiole ou tbe business situation tbe
Now York Commercial Bulletin con
cludes tbat tbe way (o restore ptosper
ity is to pay higher freight rates, bo-
oauso by everybody contributing in
tbis way liberally to tbe railroads they
will be enabled to buy iron, steel,
lumber and other materials, thus
placing men back at work and setting
tbo wheels of industry generally going.
Western people do not understand such
reasoning, bat Eastern trade and fin
ancial publications are hypnotized by
the railroads, whioh tbey regard as
distinct from all other industries, su
perior to ell others and entitled to spe
oial treatment as the "spoiled favor
ites" of commerce. If people will go
down into their pookets and chip in
and help tbe railroads, tbe railroads
will sot all other industrial wheels in
motion. But if tbe people bad so much
surplus cash as tbis, tbey would be
rr.aking very muob larger demands
tbuu they are making on all
tbese manufacturing industries, and
tbat would set the wheels iu motiou
aud would be prosperity.
.-.X
wij .ring into how "V
laoVj capable of irrigation is wasted by
cot being irrigated. More-important
etills its suggestive inqoiriesteojjin,
to show tbat we are wusliug our wat
er ways to, an alarming extent by not
using them' as we should. Perhaps
tbe greatest form of waste brought out
in tbe entire schedule is tbat relating
to water power.
The Natioual Conservation Commis
sioo has just made putlio the first of
its schedules on wbiob tbe inventory
of theoouutry's natural resources is
being oouduoted. Only a few of! tbe
schedules havi, as yet, boon given out,
but between tbe lines of these it is
plainly evident the Natioual Conser
vation Commission intends to hunt
down waste iu all its varied forms aud
to devise some menus to prevent it.
Tbis is apparent iu tbe general ho Lied
ulos as to each of the four sections ot
the Commission waters, forests, lands
aud minerals. For instauoe, tbe sche
dule relatiug to lands inquires into
watse by soil of erosion, which is the
washing away of tbo land. Tbat
sobedulo also suggests wasto through
"bad agricultural methods." Tbe
After gathering tbe opinions of
merchants all over toe Paciflo North
west ou tbe subject of tbe parcels post,
the West Coast trade comes to conclu
sion that a largo majority Utterly op
posed it; tbat a good many have been
lod to believe that some forms of par
cels post may be all right, and that a
few tli ink tbore should bo such a law.
Tbo latter, most of tbem, are actuated
by piide. Tbey believe they cau meet
any competition tbat is brought to
boar on tbem. Possibly they have not
teen touDbed by tbe blight which has
struck so severely elsewhere. Those
who think a modified parcels post
might not be so bad do not look ahead
to tbe days when, with tbe wedge en
tered, amendments and changes may
be made much more simply and easily.
A few years benco, according to Dr.
LJackson, every man who has uot had
bis appeudix removed, will be snbjeot
to appendicitis. But Dr. Woods
Hutchinson says tbat when tbe ave
rage man has passed the age of fiO he
bas no appeudix it has disappeared.
Still, tbis does not tend to reassure the
exceptional man.
cupy nntil you get back .
Fiuancial porsous who objeot to the
term "flying machine" are at perfect
liberty to call tbo thing an aerodrome,
an aeroplane, an areobat. an aeromu-
bilo, or an airship. This is a free
country.
Acooiding to a Texas paper, "some
people marry because they want a com
rade in arms." Many others marry
because tbey want a reliable commis
sary department.
Inasmuoh as there are to be no more
Calob Powers triiils, Kentucky might
donoentrate its energies now upon the
work of eliminating tbe night riders.
Sometimes tbe despairing oonvioticn
forces Itself upon Editor Stead's mind
tbat tho world isn't really worth all
the trouble be is taking tc save it.
Evelyn Thaw is to get an allowance
of 1,000 a month for stiokiug to
Hairy which is more than she could
make behind a ribbou counter.
Much of tbe correspondence that
passes betweou the United States and
Great Britaiu is not worth more tbuu
a 3 cent stamp, anyway.
WASHINGTOVS MESSAGE.
Senator Aokeny's defeat m tbe di
rect primaries will elevate iu the na
tion's estimation the state of Washing
ton. It is crushing, and would have
been more crushing if Senator An
keuy's pleasing personality aud fine,
rugged reooid as pioneer and empire
builder bad uot blinded many voters
to bis grave faults in political life.
In his home oity of Walla Walla,
where Senator Ankeny has been known
for nearly half a century as a kind and
hospital neighbor, a jubt and upright
business mau and a pleasing, compan
louable associate, be received a vote
tbat must give him much gratification
in this hour of political oblivion
But when tbe smoke of conflict bas
cleared away, and the people of Walla
Walla bave time for quiet reflection,
many who voted for Senator Ankeny
will come to a quiet conviotiou that
his defeat was altogether just and
wholesome.
Far better had it been for Senator
Ankeny's plaoe in tbe history of Wash
ington and tbe Inland Empire if an
nnsettliug senatorial ambition had
never possessed him. Tbe qualities
tbat make a great and successful bank
er are seldom the qualitios tbat are es
sential to senatorial achievement.
Tbe toga is never becoming to men
like Senator Ankeny and W. A. Clark
of Montana, and Ibese do themselves
injustioe when tbey are induoed by
tbe flattery of friends or tbe persua
sion of political bangers-on to attempt
the cares, duties and indignities of
statesmanship.
Now tbat Senator Ankeny is defeat
ed, his politioal organization will
quick ly disintegrate. In spite of all
his resouroes of politioal patronage and
money, be has been beaten by an op
ponent of modest personal fortune.
Congressman Jones bas made a clean,
creditable fight for his senatorial hon
ors. His eleotion dignifies tbe state of
Washington. The news of his success
is good news to flash by eleotrio wire
to other states of the Union. Spokesman-Review.
They Take the Kinks Out.
"I have used Dr. King's New Life
Pills for many years, with iucreasing
satisfaction. Tbey take the kinks out
of stomach, liver and bowels, without
fuss or friction," says N. H. Brown,
of PittsBeld, Vt. Guaranteed satis
factory at Palaoe Drug Co's. store. 25o.
POSITIVE PROOF.
Mrs. Maboney was before the judge,
charged with assult on Policeman
Casey. She bad been unusually atten
tive throughout the proceedings, and
now tbe judge was summing up tb
evidence. "Tbe evidenoe shows, Mrs,
Maboney," he began, "that you threw
a stone at Polioeman Casey."
shows more than that, yer honor," in
terrupted Mrs: Maboney: "it shows
that Oi hit himl" -
o)fo)Ul
LnMuu
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There is no need of anyone suffering long with this disease, for to
effect a quick cure it: is only necessary to take a few doses of;
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea
floniotiy
In fact, in most cases one dose is sufficient It never fails and can be
relied upon in the most severe and dangerous cases. It is equally?
valuable for children and is the means of saving the lives of many,
children each year: In the world's history no medicine has ever met
with greater success. Price 25 cents. Large size 60 cents.
THE PALACE DRUG COMPANY.
THE
ST. NICHOLS HOTEL i
J. E. FROOME, pbop.
Iff
Only First-class Hotel in
the City.
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THE ST. NICHOLS t
1h Itie only one tbat can accommodate
commercial traveler!.
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Can bfliecomended for IU clean and
well ventilated room.
Cob. Maim and Third, atbena, Or.
"The Old Standby"
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
OF PENDLETON
Formerly the Pendleton Savings Bank
Commercial Banking
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rut's Weaknesses.
it
Thero are many imitations of De
Witt's Ciubolized Witch Hazel Salve
but just oue original. Sold by Palace
Drug Co. ;
Eastern Oregon's Largest and Best Store
The
ramies
Was
ehouse
at Pendleton,
eager for your trade, offers you the largest varieties of Dependable cTHerchandise at
the lowest price known for years. i The most comprehensive showing gf Fall and
Winter styles in Ladies' and Misses Suits, Hats and Coats, Skirts, Furs, and all other
Wearables. A For Quality, variety gf Styles and Workmanship our lines surpass
any ever shown in this section. A Remember we are the largest dealers in Mens
and Boys Clothing, Men, Women and Children Shoes, Silks and Dress Goods. A A
THE VERY
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IN MANY YEARS
are offered you in Blankets and Comforts. A Good, clean Groceries at lowest prices.
In our Grocery Department you will find none but pure, clean wholesome eatables,
and we are the acknowledged leaders in low prices. A cTVlail orders promptly filled.
Your patronage solicited on the score of better goods for less money let us prove it.
THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE
Where it Pays to Trade-
t""iffk!C'4iWiiini
-PENDLETON, OREGON
Always Save Your Coupons
fer to "'nt boon to weak, nervous,
n wo.ticii known as Dr. tr lercw's
KiuMi-i) i'ri'M-ription.
Dr. John i'vfo one of tho Editorial btaff
oIThkEclkcticMehicat. Revikw says
of Unicorn root (Udunlaa Vwlai) whi .h
Is ono of tho chief ingredients of the Fa
vorite Prescription ": '
"A remedy which invariably acts as a uter
ine lnvlgurntor "makes for normal ac
tivity ot tho "cntiro reiirutluettve system."
lie continues "in Uuloiiias we have amedlca
mont which more fully answer the above
purposes than any oilier druo with which 1 am
acquainted. in tho treatment of diseases pe
culiar to women it is seldom that a case is
seen which docs not present somo indication
for this remedial airenl." Dr. fyle further
tnvs: "The fullowinir are among the leading
Indications for Uelonias (Unicorn root). . Tain
or aching in the back, with jleucorr'hoea s
atonic (weak) condition of the reproductive
orcans of Xomcn mental depression and Ir
ritability, associated witlchronic diseases of
the reproductive oruans of women; constant
sensation j( heat In the region of the kid;
ncys: menprrhagld (flooding), due to a weak
ened coniiion ofthe reproductive system)
amenoruyart'ttxpresscd or absent monthly
perlod.dV5in'!vrrom or accompanying an
abnosautl condition of the digestive organs
and ji;vmlc (thin blood) habit; dragging
sensftions In the extreme lower part of the
abdomen." ....
If more or loss of the above symptoms
ari'-ntno iii:aii(j woman , caaM
IxiUorthan J;'.lor. ...Perce's Favorite
PnhlfJiiTiuiMK'a iiixi"nga(llng Ingreai
entsof wnlcn Is Unicorn root, or Helonlas,
and tho medical properties ot which It
most faithfully represents.
Of Goldon Seal root, another prominent
Ingredient of "Favorite Prescription,"
Prof. Finlcy Ellingwood, M. D., of Ben
nett Medical College, Chicago, says:
"It Is an Important remedy In disorders ot
the womb. In all catarrhal conditions .
and general enfeobloment. It Is useful."
Prof. John M. Scudder, M. D., late of
Cincinnati, says of Golden Seal root :
"In relation to Its peneral effects on the
system, there U 110 medicine in urn ahtmt which
there is such general unanimity of miinUm. It
is univemally regarded as the tonic useful in
ail debilitated states."
Prof. 11. Itartholow, M. D.. of Jefferson
Medical College, says of Golden Seal :
"Valuable In uterine hemorrhage, monor
rhagia (Hooding) and congestive dysmenor-
rlior-a (painful menstr.irion)."
Dr. Pierce's Favor
1 Prescription faith-
io above named In
tents and cures H 10 diseases for which
fully represents nil
frredients and cures
they aro recoinmonuud.
To Cure Conn : nation Torero.
fake Ciiscurels Cuiu.,.' Cathartic. 10c or25o
O. C O. fall to cure. -J.-ufrinis ri fumi niiw"
Capital, Surplus and Profits,
$250,000.00
We Give Savings Bank Facilities
With the National Bank Security
4 per cent Merest
Paid on Tinr Deposits, Safe Deoosit Boxes-for Rent
The Old Savings Bank, the friend of the Farmer, Stockman and
Merchant, now a National Bank, continuing bnsiness nnder the super
vision of the U. S. Government.
TROY LAUNDRY
For
GOOD WORK
nENRYKEENE, Agent,
jg a
aers
Are you doing what you can to populate your State?
Oregon Needs People Settlers, Honest farmers, mechaaios, merchants,
clerks, people with brains, strong hands and a willing heart oapital or
no oapital.
We Oregon Railroad C& Navigation Go
tAND
Southern Pacific Co.Lines in Oregon
is sending tons of Oregon literature to the East for distribution, tbioagh
every available agency. Will yon not help the good work of bnildiug
Oregon by sending us tbe names and addresses of yonr friends who are
likely to be interested in this state? We will be glad to bear tbe expenee
of sending tbem complete information about Oregon and its opportunities.
COLONIST TICKETS will be on sale during September and Ootober
from tbe East to all points in Oregon. Ibe fares from a few principal
cities are
From Denver - - $30.00
Omaba - - 30.00
" Kansas City 30.00
" St. Louis - - 35.50
Chioago - - 88.00
From Louisville 11.70
" Cincinnati 42.20
" Cleveland
" New York
44.75
55.00
Foley's Honey and T&T
tor cbUdrea.safe.sure. No opiates.
Dr. O. F. Hetsley Dr. S. Etta Heisley
Graduates Am. School jf Osteopathy, if
Kirksville, Mo., Dr A. T. Still,
President, Founder.
Drs. HEISLEY & HEISLEY
OSTEOPTHIC PHYSICIANS
Office and Residence Cor. 5th and Ad
ams St. opposite Chrtstian church. Days
in Athena: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Tickets Can Be Prepaid
If yon want to bring a friend or relative to
amount with any of our agents. Tbe ticket
telegraph. '
Oregon, deposit the proper
will then be furnished by
E. M. SMITH
Local Agent,
. Win McMurray,
General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon.
ATHENA, OREGON.
fy A. J. PARKER'S
it if 1v C'flf . BARBER SHOP
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S. K. Sharp
4IYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Special attention given to all
calls, both night and day.
Call promptly answered. Offlc on Third
tret. Athena Oresor
FOOD AND DRUG LAW.
h Original Laaattv Cough Syrup containing Honey and Tar. Art Imprcrratnent evr all CottMH.
mm ana nrancnlal KetnMies. fwwnt to te -tar'p and good alike for young and alo. AO oaufH
yrup containing oplatos constipate tha bowels. Bes I saliva Honay and Tar mm tKa homlm
and contdaa 1)9 oplat- Frefarcd ty HMC-ViC KC1CINE COMPANY, CE1CAOO, V. T