CHIEDJIS GUILT
But Would Rather Go to Heaven
Through Penitentiary With a
Clear Conscience.
Troth iu stranger tbau Action.
Fifteen years ago, in Wolf Creek,
southern Oregon, two men were in
love with the same gitl. One of tbem
was the assistant postmaster. The
other lived out of town. With this
latter one says the Oregon Daily Jour
ual, the girl corresponded.
Letters passed baok aud foitb for
some time, until one day a letter ad
dressed to the yonug woman got no
farther than the Wolf Creek postoffioe.
It was from the ont-of town man, far
away.
That letter was intercepted by the
assistant postmaster. The man never
wrote again. He thought that the
girl had thrown him down. AaA the
girl well, tor years-she wondered
why bo had never written.
- But the assistant postmaster knew,
oud be played bia cards well. In fact,
be won won the belle of Wolf Creek
'be girl of his oboioe.
The two the girl and the postmas
ter wero married. Their lives have
been happy all these years, but the
man has had something on his mind.
For more than 14 years the assistant
postraaator has carried this seoret of
the intercepted letter in bis heart. No
one ever knew.
The other day an old man hobbled
up the stairs of the federal bnilding.
lie said he wanted to see the authori
ties Said that his guilty consoiouce
contrition bad been bothering him
and that he wanted to tell some one in
the government service of bow be won
the affections of bis wife.
He said his name was J. Smith, and
that be came from Wolf Creek to Port
land where 15 years ago be bad been
in the postal service. And tbeu, with
tears in his eyes, the old man related
his experience with tbe letter of bis
rival, how he destroyed it and tbe gill
never knew until he told bet told
her when she was bis wife. And all
be asked was forgiveness.
This wns years afterward, bo said,
just iecoutly, in fact. Aud be said
that she had forgiven him. But all
in all, that if he was to be punished
for bis foolishuess be was prepared to
suffer tbe oonsequenoes.
Aftor coming to Portland to live,
Smith, lieoume a member of tbeorpau
ization kuown as tbe Tongnos of Fire.
Sinoe he beoame religious tbe inter
ception of the letter 15 years uo has
preyed ou his mind until be just bad
to tell Bouie one.
Mr. Smith will not be prossoutod.
Meu's Foot Shulze shoes 13.50
13.00 to 4.00; Ladies' Tan and Patent Leather Oxfords 3.50 to $4.00;
Boys' High and Low Top shoes $1.05 to 3.50.
Men's Furnishings
Sweater Coata - -Meu's
Suspenders
Men's Sox from
Men's Soft Shirts
Men's Dress Shirts
1.75 to 2.50
.25 to .75
.10 to .50
.05 to 3.50
1.50 to $3.50
Groceries
We carry the famous "Diamond W" and "Preferred f
Stock" lines of canned goods,
the best on the coast.
Our lines are complete iu every iespeot having tbe M. W. Hodkius
(1 loves, Hand Kuit IIoHiery. Western line of Mou'a light and Heavy
wool underwear Canvas Back brand of shirts, nud the Patterson lint.
Some of the best liues ou the road today.
Notioo our bargaiu window. You will find some iare bargains.
We save you money for onsli aud solicit your patronage on a safe
basis.
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Paints, Oils, Glass
House, Sign and Carriage Painting
E. T. Kidder, McArthur Building
The Only Place to Buy a
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Heating Stove and the very hest of
Hardware is at
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Mr. Smith says his wife is satisfied
that she has never regretted having
married bim.
Furthermore, he says that be would
rather go to heaven through tbe peni
tentiary with a clear conscience than
to bell with a turdeu like tbe inter
cepted letter on bis mind.
OREGON MEN MAT FISH NOW
Recent Legislation Temporarily Set
Aside By Federal Injunction.
Until tbe federal courts finally de
termine whether tbe state of Oregon
has or bas not the right to euaot legis
lation governing tbe waters of tbe
Columbia liver from bauk to bank and
to enforce these laws, anyone who
was permitted to flab in these waters
under the law as it stood previously
to June 1 last may pursue tbeir occu
pation uumolested. This is the effect
of an injunction grauted in tbe matter
of tbe state of Washington against tbe
fish warden of this state. Oregon fish
ermen .intervening, asked that tbe in
junction wbiob was recently granted
restraiuius tbe Oregon authorities from
interfering with Washington fishermen
in tbe Columbia river be extended so
as to permit Oregon fisnbermen tbe
same privilege. It was contended by
tbe Oregon fishermen that as the mat
tor stood Washington fishermen could
oo mo over into Oregon waters and take
fish unmolested by the Oregon author
ities, whereas tbe Oregon fishermen
were prohibited from fishing on either
side of the river. United States Dis
trict Judge Charles E. Wolverton. took
tbe same view that tbe Oregon fisher
men did and enlarged tbe soope of tbe
injunction as requested.
From now until toe supreme court
of tbe United States decides the "Chris
Nielson" case, tbe same laws will
govern the actions of the Oregon au
thorities that did before the people
under the initiative and referendum
law, last June enacted tbe acts which
are at tbe bottom of the controversy
between tbe states of Oregon and
Washington over the jurisdiction of
the Columbia river.
They Take the Kinks Out.
"I have used Dr. King's New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. Tbey take the kinks out
ot stomach, liver and bowels, without
fuss or friction," says N. H. Brown,
of Pittsfleld, Vt. Guaranteed satis
factory at Palace Drug Go's, store. 25o.
De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is tbe best thing to use for piles.
Sold by Palace Drug Co.
For Sale A new Oliver typewriter,
iu good condition. Enquire at this
offloe.
to $5.00: Ladies' Maidwell shoes
Mufflers from - - $ .75 to f 3.00
Silk Handkerchiefs - .35 to .75
Neck Ties - - .50 to .75
Corduroy Shirts - 1.50 to 2.50
Sweaters - 1.00 to 1.75
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ENFORCING BLUE UW. FARCE
Oregon's Antiquated .Sunday Statute
is Dusted off and Tried Out.
Fifty store and shop keepers, repre
senting practically every class of busi
ness except saloons, were plaoed under
arrcjt at Portland, Sunday in an effort
to p-it into effect a blue law wbiob
bas been resting in undisturbed peace
on the statute books of tbe state since
it was enaoted some 50 years ago.
Tbe storekeepers gave hail in tbe sum
of $50 eaob and returned to tbe peace
ful pursuit of tbeir business. No at
tempt was made, aud it is understood
uone will bo made to euforce actual
closing of stores nntil tbe constitution
ality of tbe entire act is tested. '
The law under wbiob tbe arrests
were made was passed by tbe legisla
ture in 1864 and makes it unlawful to
oonduot on Sunday any class of busi
ness except drug shops, liverv stables,
bakeries and butcher shops.
Until a week ago, there is do record
of its ever having been utilized exoept
for forcing tbe provision against "dram
shops and tippling places"
Last Sunday District Attorney
George J. Cameron called the atten
tion of Chief of Police Charles Gritz
macher to tbe statute, and suggested
that it be enforced against pool and
billiard rooms and cigar stands, in or
der to put a stop to the insulting of
women by the hangers-on of these
places.
'Chief Gritzmacher announced that
if the statute was to be enforced against
one class would enforce it against all,
and to this tbe district attorney
agreed.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are for weak baok, backache, rheuma
tic pains, inaflmmation of the baldder
and all otber annoyances due to weak
kidneys. Tbey are sold by Palace
Drug Co.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In tbe County Conrt of tbe State of
Oregon, for the County of Umatilla.
In the matter of the estate of Sus-
anne Gagnpn, (known as "Susaune"),
deceased.
Notioe is hereby given to all whom
it may concern that William MoBride
has been appointed administrator of
tbe estate of Susaune Gagnon, known
as "Susanne," deoeased, and that let
era of administration hare keen issued
to him.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are required to present
tbem, duly verified as required by law,
to the said administrator, at the offloe
of his attorneys, Peterson& Wilson, at
Athena Oregon within six months from
tbe date of the first publication of this
notioe wbioh will appear for four con
secutive weeks in tbe Athena Press.
Dated this tbe lltb day of Septem
ber A. D. 1908.
William MoBride, Administrator.
Peterson & Wilson, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon, for the Couuty of Umatilla.
In the matter of the estate of Sylvia
Gagnon, (known as Sylvia Williams)
A Cayuse Indian, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern that William MoBride
bas been appointed administrator of
the estate of Sylvia Gagnon, known as
Sylvia Williams, a Cayuse Indian, de
ceased, by the County Court of Uma
tilla County, Oregon, and is qualified
as suoh.
All persons having claims against
tbe said estate are required to present
tbem, duly verified as required by law,
to tbe said administrator at tbe law
office of bis attorneys, Peterson &
Wilson, at Athena, Oregon, within six
months from the date of the first pub
lication of this notioe wbiob will ap
pear in the Atbena Press once a week
for four oonseoutive weeks.
Dated this tbe 11th day of Septem
ber A. D. 1908.
William MoBride, Administrator.
Peterson & Wilson, Attorneys.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENA
No. 4516.
AT
Athena, in the State of Oregon
at the
Close of Business,' Sept 23, 1908
RESOURCK8.
Lottos and discounts 1185 Sitfl 51
Overdraft!) tit-cured and unsecured .218711 Si
V 8 bonds to secure circulation 12 m 00
llonds, securities, etc. 2 07! 70
Kunkiug-houstf furniture fixtures 10 000 00
Due from Nut. Banks, not reserve
agents 9 1(K 50
Due from State Banks and Rankers 1 7:1 :fl
Iue from apr'v'd reserve agents, Vli KM 48
Checks and other cash Items I78(W
Notes of other National Banks SSS5 00
fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents, 2 07
Hpoote 22 31)7 10
Ked'm'n fund with U 8 Treasurer
(5 per cent of circulation) 625 00
Total 3 "2 MO 28
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In " $ 000 00
Surplus fund 26 000 00
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 5 174 27
Nat ional hank notes outstanding 12 50000
lue to other National Banks 5 Ml Ttt
Individual deposits subject to chock 1! 7X8 01
lVmand cerlincates of uctHwit 111 441 21
Cashier's checks ou siuuiiiug 85 VO
, Total $ 112 810 28
State of Orcuon, l
County of ( inatitla j "
1. V. a. Le Urow, Cashier of above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. , K. K Le tirow Cwahier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd
day ot Oct, W08.
S. K. Wilson.
Notary Public.
T. J. Kirk.
Ookkect Attest.
1. &. Colbert, Directors.
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C. A. BARRETT & COMPANY,
Wise Piano Co
Received During the past 30 days
3
Carloads of Pianos
All Guaranteed
It will pay yon to look this assort
ment over. "There's a Difference."
Only Reliable Makes Sold. We have
a great many satisfied customers aronnd
Athena who can testify as to tbe mer
its of our pianos.
ALL TALKING MACHINES AND
RECORDS
sold by us. Come in and bear these
Instruments. Any obild can play
tbem. You are always weloome. If
yon oan't call, drop ns a line or call ns
np at onr expense and we will send a
representative to see yon. Positively
Fair Treatment to all.
Yours for Business.
C. V.BAIRD, MANAGER
15 Main Street, :: Walla Walla
Office Phone Main 20 Night, Main 70
Office, Pendleton Drug Co.
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OFFICERS
H. O. ADAMS, President.
T. J. KIRK, Vice President,
F. S. Le GROW, Cashier,
EDW. E. KOONTZ, Ass't Cashier.
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