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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

THE devil once bargained for the
son Of young man. The devil
was to furnish all the money that
the young man could spend, and il
he did not spend it as fast as it
came in, his soul was to forfeit.
For several years the young man
managed TO keep ahead of the game
by wine, women and fast horses,
but finally the fiend sent him a
tremendous amount, which seemed
impossible to get rid Of, when the
young man as last resort started
d newspaper, AT the end Of three
months the devil began to growl,
and at the end of six months he
was savage, at the end Of nine
months he was fuUous anl at the
end of the year he owned up that
he was broke. The paper went up
but the soul was saved.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04
ATHENA, OCTOBER 4th, 1895

THE Washington Pathfinder re-
Gently offered prizes for the best
original history of the United
States in one hundred words, and
received 991 histories. The first
prize was awarded to w. T. Good
en-, of Pana, ILL.,, for the following:
"The revival of learning, COM
mercial rivalry, and religious zeal
in Europe led to Columbus dis
covery of America, in 1892. Con-
Aicting territorial claims and par
entail animosity involved English,
French and Spanish colonists in
wars eliminating in English sup
remacy in 1853. England's op-
preston alienated colonial affec-
ton, induced revolutions hastened
independence. Common cause and
danger begat colonial union, the
weakness Of the confederation de.
manded a federal republic. Party
differences tempered legislation.
Negro slavery precipitated civil
strife, secession. emancipation.
Federal authority supreme, reorg-
anizatien succeeded. Religious
freedom, an upmuzzled press, in
yention, internal improvement,
and universal education have con-
spired to prosperity at home and
honor abroad"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

If THE United States government
don't wake up Great Britain will
have successfully pocketed some Of
the most valuable territory of AL
aska, with u coolness and delib-
Grafton that would be cemmenda-
BILE, if directed otherwise. Official
maps Of British. Columbia, just
printed, includes the territory in
question and the claim to it will
probably be pushed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

TnE preliminary skirmishes for
the great election Of next year will
commence in short time, and
while the elections that are to be
held the next two months are in
most cases. for minor offices they
will be watched with considerable
interest and viii without doubt
have some influence on the great
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04
covENT GARDEN MARKET.
Oregon Pears Brought High Prices in
London Monday.

Oregon Pears Brought High Prices II
London Monday.
There was small attendance at
the Covent Garden market Monday
when the sale of California fruit
was continued which arrived by
the American line steamship at
Southampton Thursday forenoon,
Only one-third of the oonsign-
ment was brought to Lon.
don and sold Friday, as detailed in
the dispatches of the Associated
Press. The remainder was kept in
cold storage at the port of landing,
and disposed of Monday.
A quantity Of French fruit was
first disposed of, then the American
peaches were auctioned off. They
did not fetch as good prices as on
Friday, the prices ranging from 2s
to 3s Sd per case. Half cases Of
pears sold from As Cd to SIS Cd, and
whole cases went from 9s to lbs.
A small lot of Cornish pears in
half cases brought los per case
Special attention was called to a
small lot of Oregon pears, which
were very fine and sold readily at
lbs,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04
Thai SURPLUS Has COME.
Receipts for September Greater Than
the Disbursements.


the Disbursements.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 26.-The
treasury surplus has scome. AS yet
it amounts to only $112,744.36 for
the month, but it will grow.
Two years ago the old sarplus
died, and during the tw' four
intervening months the ~ of
the new one has been awal fith
anxiety. Two or three tin on
ditions have been such as to rise
hopes, but on each occasion there
have been abnormal surroundings
which brought disappointment.
The conditions of trade and COM
mefce are now normal, the disturb.
ed and panicky period is passed,
and today, for the first time in two
years, in the ordinary course of
business the government has taken
in more money than it has paid
out, and the surplus is an accom-
plished fact.
The receipts today aggregated
$1,302,61994. Of this amount the
new tariff duties realized $789, ,505.-
II. The new tax ON spirits and
tobacco brought in $500,960.50,
while from miscellaneous sources
$12,254.27 was received. The ex-
penditures aggregated $712,400
thus leaving a balance to the good
OF $500, ,219.94. Against this there
was deficit coming over from yes
terday of over 100000, the re-
mains of much larger deficit that
existed in the early part Of the
month. The subtraction Of this
deficit from the surplus Of today
leaves o surplus for the month of
$112,744.36. The receipts for the
month up to today were $23, ,539, ,844.-
35. The expenditures have been
payments for pensions.
1t is confidently expected by the
treasury officials that by the end of
this month the surplus will be
nearer 100000 than 100000,
and it is believed that the next few
months will present at least an
equally favorable showing.
1t will be long time, however,
before the accumulated surplus of
each month will make such of an
impression upon the large deficit
that has grown up during the past
two years. The deficit on June 80,
1894, was 500, 9,S03,250. After the
Wilson tariff law went into opera
ton things improved somewhat
and the deficit for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1895, was only
$42,805, ,223. During the month OF
July and August of the present
year there has been an additional
deficit of $13,001,109. The total
deficit from July |, 1894, up to to-
day is therefore something over
1925, 100000, which il will take
long time to wipe out in the ordin-
ary course Of business. 1t is be-
lieved by the treasury officials,
however, that by the time congress
assemblies in December the deficit
of $13,000,0O0 which has been ac-
cumulated this year will have al
most, If not altogether, disappear
ed,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04


THE st. Paul Pioneer Press notes
the fact that the sales of farm lands
in Minnesota and Dakota is larger
now than it has been for years.
All the railroads in the neighbor-
hood with unsold lands are dispos-
ing of an unusual number of acres,
and the best of it is the buyers are
actual occupiers who propose to go
into diversified farming. This is
one indication that the people are
getting back to the farm again.
Another is the small comparative
increase in the population of fmany
cities in the northwestern states.
In most ofthese where census have
been taken this year there is q gem
eral complaint that the enumera-
tors have made mistakes, because
they do not return more people.
The real trouble is probably that
many have left the cities during
the past two years and sought
homes in the country. Both the
large purchase of farm lands and
small comparative growth in vest
ern cities are good signs and show
that the rural population is recov-
ering its normal balance.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04
Must Go 10 China.

Goey Lung, a PendletOn China
man is in bad luck. He has lost
his certificate of registration and
is charged with living in the Unit
ed states in an unlawful manner.
The Mongolian was arrested in
Pendleton Friday, by Deputy Unit.
ed States Marshal Bentley, and I'M
less he produces the witness who
swore and subscribed to the last
certificate, Lung will undoubtedly
be deported to the Flowery King
dom.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

OATS are a drug in the markets
of the world. Electricity and the
bicycle are the direct cause of
this. cover production" has moth
ing whatever to do with it, nor
have the tariff tinkering demo-
Gratis"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

ST. LOUIS papers are discussing
the question why women will not
treat one another. They have a
first-rate reason. After they have
bought material for their dress
sleeves they have no money left.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

The well known Pendleton firm
OF general merchandise, Alexander
B Hexter are out Of the hands Of
Trustees Gus Simon and Lippman
Sachs and are again doing business
at the old stand,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

Shiloh's Cure is sold on a guar
antee. It cures Incipient Consum-
ption. 1t is the best Cough Cure
Only one cent a dose 25 cts, and
$1.00.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-04

J. II. LAwREY, the district at.
torney, has proven himself the
friend Of the taxpayer, by the stand
he has taken in relation to calling
out cases in the Justice Of the Peace
courts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
a Sure Cure.

Two married ladies were talking
about their respective and respected
lords.
docs your husband forget things?"
asked one.
"Never said the other.
"Well, mine does. ! think there is
hardly day when he comes home
from his Office that he doesn't begin to
apologize for his forgetfulness. OF
course, | have to accept the apology on
his promise to do better, and the next
day the very same thing occurs"
''Tnat must be extremely annoy
ing"
"It is. Sometimes l get so vexed
with him that really have to scold
him.
"And that never is pleasant"
~ should say not. I'm sure I'd
rather be anything else than a scold,
but some husbands actually drive their
wives TO il. I've been married ten
years aud sometimes | almost fear if he
doesn't improve he will have my tenn
per utterly spoiled"
1--WE been married a dozen years
and | never have any such trouble"
"Maybe your husband is an excep-
tion?"
"No; he's only average as married
men GO"
Wasn't he ever forgetful?"
''He was at first. but / cured him of
it.n
Gracious, / thought it was incura-
ble"
"Oh, no. You can cure him easily if
you use my remedy"
"Fm sure III only be too glad to-
What is it?''
"Never ask him to get anything for
you. Get it yourself He has enough
to think about without being errand
boy.r
"0h," exclaimed the first woman
and remained silent for rs much rs
two minutes.-Detrod Free Press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
John Morgaa's Escape.

John Radebaugh, OF Columbus, O., at
one time chief clerk to the United States
assistant ntduartermaster the late Col, Ray
mond Burr, has given what lie declares
is the true account of the escape Of Gen.
John Morgan and his IL comrade, from
the Ohio Penitentiary. lie says Secretary
stanton sent secret order To Governor
Tod 10 make the release, Stanton claim
ing that they were being held in a felons'
prison in violation of the rules of war.
Radebaugh said: Governor Tod called
2 conference with Col. Young, Warden
Merton, of the penitentiary; Col. Burr,
the quartermaster, and myself II WAS
decided to allow Morgan 10 escape. Merton
was 10 manage the case. We were pledged
to secrecy. Morgan and his men under
stood this They all walked out Of the
front door. Some of them were sent in a
wagon TO West jefferson 10 take a train
to Cincinnati. /. myself. met John Morgan
just outside the prison and went with
him 20 The depot, where he took the train
for Cincinnati. This was a5o.lt 10 o'clock
says Capt. Charlton IL. Morgan, who,
with his other brother, n. e. Morgan,
was in the Ohio Penitentiary up To the
time of the generals escape, when shown
Radebaugh's statement about government
cOnnivance. says: "fh5t story is inn
possible" Tie declares the men escaped
by way of tunnel.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
Running Ears and Deafness Can be
Cured.

What has been done hundreds of
times, can be done again.
SIR. A- b. Cooper, of Cooperdale
(near Jonnstown, Pa, had discharge
from one ear with polypus, since
childhood-fully so years. Hearing of
the cure of DIR. \. b. Travis, Bellevue,
Pa, by DIR. Sadler, sol Penn ave,
Pittsburg, he wrote DIR. II. TO see if true,
and as result, went under treatment
and is also perfectly cured of all dis
charge, hears conversation well and a
watch six inches.
Mr.. Samuel r. Stone, 10 Seventh
ave, Pittsburg, same as above, % years
cured.
Miss Lottie Chambers, Leechburg,
Pa, 10 years, cured.
Mrs. VIM. King, Buena Vista, Pa,
from a child, cured.
Peter Strong, Market House restau-
rant, Mckeesport, Pa, one year, cured.
Write and see if true.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
Pound a Mountain of Gold.

An astonishing and almost incredible
story of tragedy comes by mail from the
gold fields of Australia. Several ring
leaders in the horrible crime are under
arrest.
Fabulous finds have lately been report
ed from Ninety-Mile Point, nuggets OF 30
10 $50 ounces of pure gold being picked up
on the surface of the ground.
These stories made men mad with lust
for gain, and prcspectors in the race for
wealth pushed on for hundreds of miles
in the wilderness, far beyond where white
men had ever been. They Lad scarcely
enough food and water to keep them
alive. They were brought back, raging
with fever. aud placed in the COolgardie
Hospital, already overcrowded with dy-
ing miners.
The fate of these desperate men did not
deter eight new arrivals from forming
syndicate to push on. With heavy packs
of provisions, water and rifles, they start
ell from Ninety-AIile Point, the extreme
limit Of Coolgardie, to prospect in the in
terror. They started December /, and, rs
nothing had been heard of them, it was
supposed they had met death.
ON January u, however, Dan Robert
son, one of the syndicate, returned from
his camp, l20 miles from Co0idardie, and
reported that the party found mountain
of gold. II is solid hill of quartz 20 feet
high, 80 feet wide at the base and l5 at
the summit, full of gold.
After discovering the mountain the
party, returning To camp, found that
band OF blacks had stolen all their pro-
visions. The syndicate pursued the
blacks to their village and butchered the
entire encampment, shooting the men
and Draining the women and children.
The other murderers have been arrested.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
A Good Testimonial.
From Haverhill, n. H., courier.)


81 have had for q years past badly
diseased ankle bone. DIR. David Ken
nedy's Favorite Remedy and his Salt
Rheum Cream healed it when all other
medicines had failed, and medical au-
thority had said the limb could never
be used again.
"a sore broke out on the ankle bone,
and for 10 months the aged writer suf-
fered day and night beyond the power
of words to express. a friend advised
me to try DIR. Kennedy's Favorite REM
edy. had no faith that any medicine
would help me, but suffering as | did
/ thought / would try it, and purchas-
ed some, also box of DIR. David Ken
nedy's Salt Rheum Cream. | used
these medicines but short time when
my limb began TO heal. / will further
add, among the many medicines have
tried for diseased liver and kidneys,
none has ever proved so helpful to me
rs FayOrite Remedy. BY stimulating
and strengthening the enfeebled organs,
even the encroachments OF advanced
age seemed to be checked by its invig-
Grating power.
81 have thoroughly tested its true
worth, and / know whereof | affirm,
hoping all who read this will profit
thereby, as the aged writer has, by
using DIR. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy,
been given very comfortable health for
person 20 years of age. Favorite
Remedy is an invaluable medicine for
children as we'll as adults.
'This testimonial is given from my
own experience of these invaluable
medicines" Mrs. BELINDA HoDSoN,
Haverhill, n. III.
No tribute to the efficacy of medi-
cine could be greater than these words
of Mrs. Hodson, who voluntarily tells
the story of her recovery. Thousands
of men and women whose daily life is
making severe draughts on their vital
ity, need DIR. David Kennedy's Favor
ite Remedy. None are too old to he
helped by it. 1t permanently cures
dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney, liver
and urinary troubles, and for the ills
peculiar to women it has no equal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
A Simple Story.

She is washerwoman and her name
is Ellen johnson.
Every Tuesday morning she comes
to the house of the doctor, who lives
opposite, to do the family washing.
She is small and wiry and wears a cal
leo gown, and whenever / see her
whisking around the corner with
quick, short steps, am reminded of a
small brown sparrow. She has a lit
tie chirp of voice, also, and she uses
the English language with variations.
had always taken "a great deal OF
interest in the house opposite because
of Tangle Curls, the doctors little
daughter. Tangle Curls was 8 years
old, fat and dimpled and merry, with
big brown eyes that were fond of look
ing across the street at me in my win
daw. Sometimes she brought her doll
to the window for me TO see, or blew a
kiss from her pink finger tips.
L had pet hyacinth on the window
sill and she watched every morning
when | watered it.
One morning the washerwoman was
very late in coming and her face was
full of woe.
as il that the little Selma is sick, u
she said, wiping her eyes on her calico
apron, $50 seeck | fear she die"
When the doctor came in his wife
told him about 1t.
"She's worried to death, Harry, for
its her only child. Maybe you might
save the little things life.n
II dare say there's nothing much
the NATTER said the doctor, easily.
Nevertheless, he found time to go to
see the child. There was no one with
her but the half-blind and childish
grandmother, who could not speak a
word of English and who regarded
him with suspicion and distrust.
She was not an attractive child and
not over bright, but he did what he
could for her.
The washerwoman was Overwhelm-
ingly grateful and thought il was mere
goodness of heart on the doctors part
that he hurried her home to her sick
child.
He looked at his wife with au anx-
ious face. OF all diseases there was
none he dreaded more.
''Diptheria," he said, glancing at
Tangle curls where she sat surrounded
by her six dolls.
"Oh. Harryr' The doctors wife pal
ed little.
''I have taken every precaution;
hardly think there is any danger"
The little Selma grew better, and El-
len johnson was more than ever like
chattering sparrow rs she poured out a
flood of voluble and half-intelligible
thanks.
My hyacinth was growing finely in
the east window. The waxen leaves
had parted, showing the tight roll of
buds. Tangle Curls was quite az much
interested in its progress as / was.
Such little sunbeam, all dimples and
fun.
But one morning Tangle Curls was
not at the window and my dismayed
eyes saw a white diphtheria card tack
ed on the door.
This morning the sunshine comes
streaming in at my sunrise window
1t touches the hyacinth's folded
buds and the shining leaves till they
seem to quiver for joy of the warmth
and radiance.
There is softer tint of blue in the
sky; the wind blows up from the
south.
But something blinds my eyes so
that | can hardly see the trail of white
flowers that hangs at the doctors front
Chicago Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27

Benford's Pharmacy desires us to
publish the following extract from
letter of Chas. NJ. Gutfeld, of
Reedley, Fresno Co., Cal, as he
handles the remedy referred to and
wants his customers to know what n
splendid medicine it is:
''It is with pleasure | tell you that by
one days use of Chamberlain's Cough
remedy was relieved of a very severe
cold. My head was completely stop
ped up and | could not sleep at night.
| can recommend this remedy" a
cold nearly always starts in the head
and afterwards extends to the throat
and lungs. BY using this remedy free
ly as soon as the cold has been con-
tracted it will cure the cold at once and
prevent il from extending to the lungs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
1t May Do as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, H.,
writes that he had a severe kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried many
so called kidney cures but without any
good results. About a year ago he be-
gan the use of Electric Bitters and
found relief al once. Electric Bitters
is especially adapted to cure of all kid
ney and liver troubles and often gives
almost instant relief. One trial viii
prove our statement. Price only soc.
for large bottle at Snyder's drug store,
Somerset, Pa, or at BraIlier's drug
store, Berlin, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
Three Great Men and a Ham Bone

In the newly published life of Sir
Richard Owen occurs the following:
a footman came over from Pembroke
Lodge with large bone wrapped up
in paper, and note from Lord John
Russell requesting owen 10 let him
know to what animal the bone belong
ed. The professor looked at il and al
a glance perceived that if was ham
bone of an ordinary pig. The descrip-
ton was transferred to paper, and the
footman returned to Pembroke Lodge,
leaving Owen at loss to understand
why q ham bone should have been sent
him. Some days passed, and, hearing
nothing further from Lord John, he
walked over on a Sunday afternoon TO
ask for an explanation. 'Irhe fact is"
Lord John Russell said, president
Grant made ne present of what pur-
ported to be a bears ham (which is
considered a great delicacy), but as |
had my doubts about it, sent you the
bone.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
Two Valuable Friends,

l. 4 physician can not always be
had. rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains
Bruises and Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected. Keep
handy the friend of many households
and the destroyer of all pain, the fa-
nous Red Flag Oil, y cents.
,. Many a precious life could be
saved that is being racked To death
with that terrible cough Secure a
good nights rest by investing p cents
for bottle of Pan-Tina, the great REM
edy for coughs, colds and consumption.
Bottles of Pan-Tina sold at q. w. Ben
fOrdis drug store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
Doing His Share.

4 begger once said to the Emperor
Maximillian, 1--WE are all the children
of one and the same parent" thus
making appeal to his benevolence.
The emperor gave him small coin.
"This is very little for a monarch, ~
said the bcggar.
"Quite true" the emperor replied,
''bIt if each of your brethren gave you
the like sum you would be better OFF
than | am"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27
On the Supreme Bench 81 Years.

Last Sunday was the 81 anniversary
of Judge Fields appointment to 'he
Supreme Bench. But two Supreme
Court Judges have exceeded his term
of service. One was Marshall, who
served 81 years; the other was Story,
who served 33 years. Judge Field is rs
years old; but ne is also one of the
most delightful old men you ever saw.
He is very lame-a doctor treated him
wrongly 10 years ago or more; but in
the operations of his mind he is as
learned and vigorous as he must have
been 20 or 30 years ago Washington
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