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cylTHENA. ORE.. cAUGUST 6... 1909
Tbe Blue Mountain Eagle, publish
ed at Canyon City, reaobea oat and
says something in tun following:
"When God made Taft, did be
make a good job? Did be make a
mollyooddlo for Aldriob to work over
or did be turn out a finished product?
Did be give him a pieoe of hemp or a
ramrod for tank bone? Did be endow
bim witb real brain tisane or was it
jnat gristle? A bnndred million citi
zens are waiting for an answer to this
conundrum. Taft will furnish tbe
answer. Tbe answer will put bim
eitber into tbe brain column or the
gristle row. Where will be fall? If
. providenoe turned bim out when be
was only half baked Mr. Aldriob will
, finish the job ana the tariff framed by
j soulless corporations will go through
witb a wboop. ... Did destiny take Taft
by tbe coat oollar and jerk bim into
tbe presidential chair to mle wisely,
or did a bunoh of fcroadoloth land
pirates steer ; bim to the throne to
, ratify tbeir work? ' We shall soon
know. His veto of tbe tariff bill will
show the band of Providenoe, or bia
O. K. to tbe bill will show tbe smooth
work of "de gang." "De gang vs.
Providenoe.", Ultimately "deguug"
will be swallowed up and the query is
what will beoome of Taft? Will it be
big, Honest Tariff Taft or just Easy
Hill?"
Apparently the only way some uni
versity professors can get talked about
is by giving utterance to some very'
foolish and unfair views. A professor
in Obiqago recently indulged in an
indiscriminate tirade against women.
He obarged them with extravagance
in dress and living, with drunkenness,
immorality and a general smashing
of tbe decalogue. Such an attaok is
as senseless as it is false. Evidently
be has fallen into the error of thiuk
iug that the oharaoter of some so-
called high sooiety women who driuk,
gamble, swear, dress expensively and
look lightly upon ! marriage vows
reflect the oharaoter of the" average
American woman. If ha knew more
about practical life be would not fall
iuto snob unwarrantable bluuders,
Amerloan women as a rule are lovers
of home, chaste, thrifty, industrious,
and good mothers who look well after
their obildrou. At the same time an
other professor in the same city and
Institution, went to the other extreme
and sought to show that a woman,
even in enlightened Ameioa, is but
little better than a slave. He pictur
es her lot as one full of hardships,
and herself an object of pity In
thought be must be living in tbe
Dark Ages, wbeu muob of what he
says was true, and not in the eulight
eued twentieth century.
given a generous share of tbe special
mention, but by tbe irony of fate there
was no Oregon Normals to read about.
What a spasm of ghoulish delist) t
must thrill tbe vanity chords of tbe
big rims of tbe tall tower, when tbey
reflect that tbe Oregonian oan liva
without the patronage of Oregon
normal schools, and to show it, the
graves of tbose murdered institutions
were deoorated by tbe advertising
department with alluring announce
ments of other sobools at bo much per
inch, setting forth their advantages to
the Oregon student body.
In reference to tbe proposed federal
inoome tux a member of congress said
that its imposition would make Amer
ica a nation, of liars. Without passing
upon the merits of such a tax,' it is
clear that tbe objjetion thus raised
would apply to any rax in which a
man's property is in any way involv
ed. Doubtless when county, town or
city assessors make tbeir usual rounds
to determine tbe tax each man has to
pay many lies are told them, but it is
never said that the community is one
of the liars. While in making sworn
statement as to the value of inoome,
personal property and real estate many
may perjure themselves, yet the old
fashioned houosty is so strongly en
trenobed in our individual and nation
al life that in most cases a truthful
answer is given.
Tbe price of hops is soaring and
the advance means money in tbe pock
ets of the Northwest growers. A rep
etition ot the stirring days of 1904 in
tbe hop trade is promised. Brewers
of tbe world are said to be facing a
serions shortage of bops. Tbe market
iu Portland has been lifted in a few
weeks from 10 to 20 cents. Even old
hops command a good prioe. Offers of
13 cents have been made for the 1908
crop, that a few weeks ago Went beg
ging for 5 cents. Short crops in Eng
land and Germany are reported to be
boosting tbe price.
A Obioago magistrate bas decided
that it is no crime for one person to
tread on anotbers foot, but that neith
er is it a orime for the downtrodden
person to retaliate by smiting the foot
crusher in the eye or on tbe jaw.
It Solomon could revisit the earth
and hear some of tbe judicial decisions
of modern life, be would acknowledge
the folly of trying to keep tbe reoord
for freak decisions for an "instant.
A feature of the Sunday Oregonian
was three pages of advertising and
speoial writeups of the oduoatioual
institutions of the northwest. Wash
ington and Idaho State Normals were
While attending a oirous at Walla
Walla recently, a young lady lost her
hat trimmings when a giraffe greedily
munched the tempting headgear. Any
giraffe which would eat the artificial
cherries off a young woman's bat is in
need of iustruotion in tbe rules of
hygiene and good manners.
When business men and corpora
tions are tempted to make money dis
honestly they would do well to follow
tbe example of tbe old Sootoh mer
obaut who wrote in bis brass-bound,
leathor-oovered ledger, "O Lord, keep
me and this buik honest."
Pilot Book's only near beer saloon
is down and out The City counoil
considered a remonstrance against
granting the renewal of lioense to sell
near beer, and the only oasis remain
ing iu Pilot Rook is the oity pump.
Tbe yellow peril is a literal and
menacing fact wherever Sunday
sobools and well-meaning but worldly
ignorant reform movements subjeot
girls to tbe sinister association of
Chinamen.
LADIES HIGH GLASS SUITS ALL
REDUCED
BEST TAILORED SUITS
$17.50 Tailored Suits reduce to $11.50
84 of the very best $17.50 iu pauauia Serges and Fauoy Suitiug SO aud S3
iu. coats Quished plaiu or witb braid, go on sale at this
phenomenal low price. Alternations free.
$30 Tailored Suits, reduced to $21.50
76 of our very best $30 suits strictly all wool man-tailored garments of
the highest class, go on sale at the extreme low prioe
i $21.50
All suits up to 145 reduced to fJ?.50. There are 70 of these elegant
sultsiu the most popular'spriug styles and all
go on sale at the reduced prioe of
$27.50
Meus new epringuits at half prioe ,
THE PEOPLES WAREHOUSE
- Where it pays to trade.
Pnnoeton university rejoices in a
student who has discovered the first
comet seen this year. That young
man probably is destined to promin
ence in the astronomical world. He
may not have bitched bis wagon to a
star, but towed by a oomet be may
get there just tbe same.
Every man oannot join tbe uplift
by ridding tbe world of Afrioan lions,
but be oan assist at spreading traps
for the feet of tbe nefarious housefly.
. It begins to look as though out of
tbe genera Borimmage down in Des
chutes oanyon. oentral Oregon will
get at loast one railroad.
Diarrhea
Quickly Cared.
-
Chamberlain's ;
Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy
Can always be depended upon.
During the summer months children
are subject to bowel disorders and should
receive me most carenu attention. As
soon as any unnatural looseness of the
bowels ia noticed Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhea Beinedy should be
given, uosts bnt an cents a bottle, and
it is economy to always keep a bottle
handy. You do not know when it may
be needed, but wJhen yon do want it you
want it badly. Get 6. bottle today.
What is a Business Education
It is what every man and woman with
aspirations must have. . It is sometimes
secured in the business world but at a
high cost and late in life. Get yours at
The Blair Business College
Cor First Avenue and Madison St,
Spokane, Wash.
Write us and we will send a catalogue
and full explanation,
A A
rTW, E. CHURCH SERVICES.
Satbath Sohool, 10 a. m., Mrs. E.
M. Smith Superintendent.
Epworth League, 7:15 p.m., Fred
Koontz President.
Preaching 11a. m. and 7:30 p.m.
Ladies Aid Sooiety Wednesday after
noon, Mr. H. O. Worthington Presi
dent. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 .00 p. m.
Choir praotioe Friday 7 :30 p. m
" C. W. Geiszler,
' Pastor.
Washington's Plague Spots
lie in the low, marshy bottoms of the
Potomac, the t reeding ground of
malaria germs. These germs cause
chills, fever and ague, biliousness,
jaundice, lassitude, weakness and gen
eral debility and, bring suffering or
death to thousands yearly. But Eleo
trio Bitters never fail to destroy them
and cure malaria troubles. "They
are the best all-round tonio and cure
for malaria I ever need," writesB. M.
James, ot Louellen, S. C. They oure
Stomaob, Liver, Kidney and Blood
Troubles and will prevent Typhoid.
Try them, 50o. Guaranteed by all
druggists.
Words To Freeze the Soul.
"Your sou has Consumption. His
case is hopeless." These appalling
words were spoken to Geo. Blevens,
leading merchant of Springfield, N. C.
by two expert doctors one a lung
specialist 1'ben was shown the won
derful power of Dr. King's New Dis
covery "After three weeks use,"
writes Mr. Blevens, "he was as well
as ever. I would not take all the
money in tbe world for what it did for
my boy." . Infallible for coughs and
oolds, its the safest, surest oure of des
perate Luug diseases on earth. 60o.
and $1.00. All druggists guarantee
satisfaction. Trial bottle free
Swept Over Niagara.
This terrible calamity often happens
because a oareleaa boatman ionnra the
river's warnings growing ripples and
raster curreut Nature s warnings are
kind. Thai dull pain or ache in tbe
baok warns you the Kidneys need at
tention if you would escape fatal mal
adiesDropsy, Diabetes or Bright'a
disease. Tatn Klootiin Rirtara ar nnnn
and see Backache fly and all your beet
feolngs return. '.'After loug suffering
from weak kidneys and lame baok, one
f 1.00 bottle wholly cured me," writes
J. R. Blankenship, of Bolt, Tens,
Only SOo stall diuggists.
Great Closing Out Sale of Harvest Dishes
All plates, cups and saucers and glassware must go
regardless of cost to make room for a new line of china
ware to arrive soon. ! "
MEN'S FURNISHINGS, the largest and best line we have ever had. 'ZC
Shirts from 65c to $3.00 NIGHT SHIRTS Mens Straw Hats 10c to $3
Mens Socks from 5c to 60c UNION SUITS Harvest Hats 10c to 75c
Mens Belts from 50c to 75c ALL KINDS OF Mens Felt Hats $12.00 to $3
Suspenders from 2c to 75c UNDERWEAR Automobile Cans $1.50
WEAR THE FAMOUS LONGFELLOW SHIRTS
Just the best shoes
for men
FOOT-
SCHULZE
$400
Ask the best dealer
you Know
Sec
our 10 cent
Counter
for
Bargains
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Taggart
Athena, Oregon
General cTVIerchandise
CON.
HHEtVTAR
KO POISONS. CONFORMS TO NATIONAL PURE FOOD AND DRUG) LAW.
Th Original Laxative Cough Syrup containing Honey and Tar. An Improvement ever all Cough.
Lung end Bronchial Remedies. Pleasant to the taste and good Alike for young and old. All cough
yrupa containing opiates constipate the bowels. Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar moves the bowels
and oontelns ne opiates. Prepared by PINE-VLB MEDICINE COMPANY. CHICAGO. V. 6. A.
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KEENE'S
.Barber Shop
Shaving, Haircutting,
Shampooing, Massage
for Face and Scalp.
.HOT BATHS.
Shop North Side Main
Street, Athena, Ore.
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THE
ST. NICHOLS. HOTEL
J. E. FROOME, PBor.
It!
Only First-class Hotel in
the City.
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THE ST. NICHOLS t
1 in only one that can accommodate
eommerclal traveler.
Caabaieeomended for lis ekan and
well ventilated room.
Cob. M air and Thisp, ATHs,Or.
Foley's Honey and Tar
ttrcmif&LSatesttrc. Ao opiates.
"The Old Stan
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
OF PENDLETON . . ...
Formerly the Pendleton Savings Bank . ..
With which has been Consolidated The Commercial National : "
Bank of Pendleton; Total Resourses a Million and a Half. - ('
Capital, Surplus and Profits, Nearly
$300,000.00
4 per cent Interest
Paid on Time Deposits, ' Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
T, J. MORRIS, President, A. D. SLOAN, Vice-President,
W. L. THOMPSON, Cashier, T. G. MONTGOMERY, Asa't. Cashier,
- W. S. BADLEY, Ass't. Cashier. 1
PARKER-STONE
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BARBERSHOP
Clan . Holders
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