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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
The Crons.


Harvesting of the cereal crop
continues. Headers are in opera
ton in all sections. The wheat
when threshed, is turning out about
as expected, i. e., fall-sown wheat
has good average yield, while
volunteer and spring grain yields
from 5 to 10 bushels per acre. The
general crop for export will not be
as large as last year. The greatest
falling off in local yield appears to
be in Morrow, Gillian and Wasco
counties.
Grasshoppers continue to prevail
in large numbers in Union and
contiguous counties. They have
done considerable damage, and yet
are destroying The green vegita-
ton.
The fruit is in good condition
and is ripening rapidly. Many
new sections have developed where
fruit can be successfully and pro-
6tably grown. Melons are espec-
tally prolific in Wasco county; in
this county the apple and peach
crop will be unusually large.
Peaches are large crop, where
grown, in Gillian county and re-
ports from the Snake river valley
fruit district indicate an unusually
full crop of peaches and apples.
The dry weather has caused the
range grass to cry up and milch
cows have to be fed. The stock on
the ranges have been in the noun
tains for the past two months,
where it will continue to remain
until the fall rain starts the grass
on the usual range. The food in
the mountains is good and stock is
reported to be in good condition.
August is usually very dry; sell
dom does any rain fall during the
month. The conditions at present
do not indicate other than usual
weather for the next few weeks.
which is warm, dry and smoky.
The fore part of September usually
some rain falls, which is sufficient
to lay the dust and clear the atmos-
phere.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
A Novel Escaue.

A man by the name Of Frei, who
was recently incarcerated in the
Latah county Jail on the charge Of
stealing watch, made his escape
in novel way. There were two
or three brooms in the jail and
from these Frei proceeded to un-
wind the wire, which was after
wards used in splicing the handles
together and in fastening wire
hook on the end of the spliced
handles. With this he reached
through the Jail door to the drawer
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
Forest Fires.

The forest fires in the mountains
have if the volume of smoke which
hangs over the country is criter-
ion, gained much headway in the
past day or two. 1t is reported
that large belts Of timber in close
proximity to Lehman Springs,
where $50 people are camping, is
roaring mass Of smoke and flames
Yesterday was very windy and
doubtless helped the huge fire
along. Much valuable timber on
the coast range has been consum-
ed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
En,lI PLAY Snsnacted

Considerable interest is felt in
Pendleton regarding the death Of
Sam Foreman, an insurance agent,
at Burns. recently. It has been
generally regarded by his friends
that Mr.. Foreman committed sui
eide, but facts are alleged to have
come to light, which give suspicion
Of foul play and new investiga-
tion has been commenced. The
fact that Foreman's pistol was
found loaded in his room and an
other in an adjoining room with
two empty chambers, looks suspic-
ious.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16


of the desk in the sherih's office
where tie the Jail keys were kept
and have always been kept. 1t
was an easy matter 70 open this,
catch the keys on the wire hook
and bring them within his reach.
1t took but moment to unlock
the Jail door and walk out into the
office and thence into the open air.
Frei, stopped long enough in the
sheriff's office to appropriate two
revolvers which lay in a drawer,
and also forgot to leave the key to
the Jail. Frei made good his es-
cape and has not yet been captured.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16

H. Surdam, of Weston was in the
city yesterday.
Miss Daisy Shaw is in the city
from Pilot Rock. :
DR.. /. N. Richardson is in the
city from Pendleton.
j. H, Hiteman is stopping on
the river this week.
VIM. VanCleve's threshing en-
CINE broke down Wednesday and
the boys had q short rest.
Prof. G. B. Leatherman, of Wes-
ton was Press office caller Tues
day. G. B. is as fat and jolly as
of yore.
Geo. Mulkey was in from the
Umatilla river yesterday. George
reports the range to be very poor,
for want of rain.
| J. g. Munford, whose ranch is
near Helix, has finished threshing
and finds that his grain gave an
average of 33 bushels to the acre.
Jealousy is said to have melted
a lively scrap at Bingham the
other night between two Walla
Walla young men.
When in Pendleton stop at the
| Golden Rule Hotel. The best ol
rooms and elegant fare. Free bus
! to and from all trains.
The bridge near the Touring
mill has received repairs. They
were needed and deputy marshal
Gholson was up and coming in
time.
| Quite number of Umatills
county harvesters have been at
tracted to the Palouse country By
ruhcors Of higher wages and plenty
of work.
The hay and straw on Mckay
creek is being bought up by sheep.
men and in some instances fancy
prices are being paid says the Tri
bune.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Miller, Mrs
M. M. Johns, Mrs. r. J.. Beale ant
Chas. Stansell went over to Weston
Saturday evening to witness th
Payton's play EAST Lynn"
T. P. Page has completed an ex
tensive system of water works ol
his large ranch, south Of the city
The household is afforded with no
and cold water.
i Dave Dorio's barn burned Tues
day night. Fire was discovered a
$50 in the evening, and is sup
posed to have been set by drunkei
Indians. The loss is $400. MI
Dorio's place is two miles south 0
Adams.
The young gentlemen who con
stitute the local O. r. x N. fore
propose to give Pendleton an op
portunity to participate in fin d
steele society event sometime mex
week. 1t will be a bloomer dance
w. w. Brannin has concluded
to remove from Freewater to Port
land and assume control of tn,
Oregon Reporter, organ Of the A. 0
u. w. Mr.. Brannin will also bt
state lecturer for the order.
Chas. Fisher, the genial all .roun
field sport, has the editors thank
for brace Of young prairie chick
ems. Charlie and his father sue
ceeded in bagging IA birds and on
jack rabbit, south of town T ues
day.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
Wheat consumnticn

The official estimate of wheat
consumption in the United States is
4 81 bushels head Of population.
It has been revised on figures re-.
presenting the actual consumption
of over 5000 persons, and is now
fixed at 4 " bushels head. This
would give % IS bushels as the
annual consumption of the average
family, with total annual COM
sumption for the .entire country Of
about 334 600 600 bushels.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
Notice.

I will be in Athena about one
month for the purpose of collecting
all notes and accounts due me. All
persons knowing themselves in
debted to me must settle up with
out delay. Those not having cash
to pay I will accommodate them by
taking wheat at So cents per bush
el and other grain in proportion, to
be delivered at the Pacific Coast
Elevator in Athena.
DR.. J. A. MoFFTTT.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
None Rut AYer,s at the WORLDS Fair.

Ayers Sarsparilla enjoys extra
ordinary distinction ofhaving been
the only blood purifier allowed an
exhibit at the Worlds fair, Chicago,
Manufacturers of other sarsaprillas
sought by every means to obtain q
showing of their goods, but they
were all turned away under the
application of the rule and forbidd-
en- the entry of patent medicines and
nostrums. The decision of the
Worlds fair authorities in favor Of
Ayers's Sarsaprilla was in effect as
follows: ayers Sarsaprilla is not
patent medicine, It does not be-
long to the list of nostrums. 1t is
here on its merits"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
Oregon tiop Crou. i.

The Oregon weather bureau has
issued special bulletin on the hop
crop, in which it is estimated that
this year the crop will be in excess
Of that Of 1894. Last years pro-
duct IN Oregon was 10000 bales.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16
For Sale.

FOF SaIts
One of the best residences in
town. Will sell cheap or trade for
cattle. For particulars apply at
this office. !
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-08-16

Green Estes and Jim Sharp are
"herding wheat"
Louis Estes contributed $40 to
the city treasury yesterday.
L. D. Lively this week suffered
from an atrack Of rheumatism.
BILLY" Winship is in the har-
vest field this week.
Mrs. Gillis ard son Ralph, are
home from Adams.
When settling your accounts do
not forget the printer.
J. S. Strickfadden was in town
Wednesday.
John Ridenour was over from
Weston, Wednesday on business.
Lee Kirk is recovering from Sc
we're attack of mumps.
Judge Powers and wife, of Wes-
ton were in the city Saturday.
Mrs. kirkland and son Frank,
visited in Weston several days.
DR.. McFaul, the Adams ply
sician was in Athena Wednesday.
1t will pay you to read Cleaver
Bros, ad in this issue.
When in Pendleton, call on J. S,
Haye, near the postoffice for cloth
ing.
Lew Shaw and S. L. Spencer
brought in "a fine prairie chickens
Tuesday.
The smoke was SO thick
yesterday that old Sol was almost
obscured from view.
| Wanted-To buy two or three
young calves. Address r. e. Stew
art, Athena Oregon. 2t
Howard, the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. G. Sharp, was quite
i'll Sunday last,
Mrs. e. +. Hasting and son,
Marvin have returned from the
! mountains.
| Remember that John Baker the
Pendleton secondhand man both
buys and sells house hold goods.
/ James Boldly came from Boise
City, Idaho, yesterday morning on
short visit to friends.
| J. Bloch, S. L. Spencer and Lew
Shaw, were in quest of the festive
prairie chicken Tuesday.
Seymour Dell, Of Sullivan coun-
| ty, Missouri, is in the city, the
guest of his uncle, DR.. s. Dell.
Persons desiring pasture should
address, R. E. Stewart, Athena Ore
! 2t
! Joe Stone is delivering wheat tc
Hamilton & Rourke, with a big
six-horse team and two wagons.
| Sam Purdy's steam threshing out.
| fit is at work on the Lieualler
place, above town.
Mr.. Marshall, representing G. H
Dodd & Co., is in the city. Mr.
Marshall will remain here for some
time.
| w. F. Matlock and family, o
Pendleton, visited relatives ant
| friends in this vicinity Sunday
last.
| Max Levin fills harvest orders
cheaper than any body. Remem
Der this when you come to town L
trade.
| President M. G. Royal has gon,
to Wallula to attend an institute
and canvass for the Eastern Ore
| gon normal school.
Geo. Martin, one of the mos
successful pedagogues of Umatills
county, was Press Office yisito
Monday.
| Try a can Of Cream Baking Pow
der, absolutely pure-30 cents /
pound. Money refunded if no
satisfactory. Sold only at Lively'I
store.
Louis Estes has removed his bar
| Der shop from the Morris building
across the street, and can now b,
found first door east of the Pionee
Drug Store.
! Mrs. G. A. Barrett and daughte
Areta came down from Sailing
camp Tuesday. They report th,
campers are having most enjoy
able time up there.
Sunday next there will be regu
lar services at the NJ. e. church
AS it viii probably be Rev. .aVio
let's last preaching in 'iiena
there will doubtless be m y il
attendance.
A draper stick caused the { I'd,
threshing crew to take a ior
rest Monday. II became loose ant
passed through the cylinder, spring
ing the cylinder shaft and brs inI
. box.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10
OUR NeiGHeoRS onTHE SOUTH.

IS the National theater of San Salva- dor entertainments 'veladas" were lately given in memory of Gen. J. M. Rivas and President Francisco Menen- dez, who were the victims of the revo- lution which brought the Ezeta broth CTS to power. from which they have recently been deposed by another revo- lution.
 IS Bolivia, the municipality of La Paz. one of the three capitals of the country. with Sucre and Oraro has for bidden a theatrical company to pro- duce the drs ma entitled The Teinpta- tions of St. Anthony" unless it was given under another name, as it was said to ridicule religion.
 IS Chili, Senorita Eva Onesada Acha- ran received in June the diploma of licentiate in medicine and pharmacy after brilliant examination by the faculty of Santiago. Two other young women, Senoritas Diaz and Perez, re- ceived a similar diploma in 1887, and were the first women in South America to obtain such diploma
 IS Buenos Ayresa new avenue named Le Mayo was opened to the public July 5. The municipal intendencia, in or der to commemorate the opening, de- creed that a copper medal should be suck and engraved with suitable in scriptions. The modal, accompanied by diploma. was distributed to all persons who had taken part in the proiect
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10

BE. Smith is in from the Chiricah- mas with load of apples. Mr. Smith is another Of our citizins who is de- monstrating what Arizona soil and climate coupled with intelligent cul- ,ivation will produce. His apples are juicy and of excellent flavor. We have several apples on our table which for size we will match against all corners actual measurement of one showing l6 inches in cicrumfrence. To the care which MT. Smith estows on their cultivation may be attributed their wonderful development.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10
THE MIDDLE CLASSES.

THE tallest man on the Pacific coast is Samuel Hutchinson, of Prescott, Wash. His height is seven feet two and one-half inches.
 PADUcAH, Ky. points with pride to an eighty-fve-year-ol citizen. Mr. A. Rice, who never chewed or smoked tobacco, never swore an oath, and was never drunk.
 HERE is yet another contribution of fact for the interminable controversy Edward Nangle, a healthy and clear headed resident of Reading, Pa, is ninety-seven years old, and has been an inveterate smoker since boyhood.
 THE claim of being the youngest mother in the state of Oregon is made for Mrs. J. r. Magee, wife of the mar shal of Mitchell township. who is lit tie over fifteen years old and has a handsome and healthy boy baby.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10

Ar Plymouth, Amsdor county, the cost of mining and delivery of ore to the mill averages about Sl.S5 per ton, which includes the cost of necessary prospecting and opening up ore reserv- es. Milling is done for from 70 to 90 cents per ton, including concen,rat- ing, in mills having a capacity of p tons or more per day. The local estimate is that ore bodies averaging three feet in thickness and containing only .15 OF gold or $3 per ton, can be worked profitsbly.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10
remain until after payday.

remain until after payday.
 Stewar; Huat and George Hsnniger returned yesterday from a hun, in Mexico. The balance of the party are still out looking for "bar."
 Tom Hopkins and family weie in yesterday from their sheep ranch at the old Sandy Bob place. He reports the sheep AS being in good condition.
 Mrs. V. R. Styles is expected home Saturday from a visit to California.
 The Moctezuma company shipped a car load Oi copper matte this morning from Don Louis station.
 Col. Weir Of the Nacosari mining company was expected yesterday, but failed to put in an appearance.
 Several new adobe buildings are being built op 0. k. street in place of the small frame buildings which have been torn down.
 Four weddings are on the calendar to be solemnized before ths lst, at this rate the small boy will have plenty Of ('h p,as y,opav
 Joe Chisholm has so far recovered from his recent attack of gout as to be able to be ou, again.
 ". R. Dennis and wife o! Bisbee are domiciled at Phoenix for a short time before going on 10 their home. His house here has been purchased by Chas. Sunwsll.
 Mrs. Campbell, mother of James Campbell, was passenger on the in- coming train yesterday. She will spend the winter with her children.
 Mrs. McPherson and children ar rived today from the county seat, and will remain for a visit 10 her mother and sisters.
 BEssEEER REGISTER.
 David W. Kyle, Sacramento.
 G, F.. Ames, San Francisco.
 George Herayton, Newport.
 J. R. Appleton, Florida.
 NJ. A. Appleton, Tempa.
 J. Stevenson, San Francisco.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10

THE New York Sun has taken it upon itself to discuss the question of the education Of the Indian youth in the public schools. We would sug- sest that before the managers of the scheme attempt to bring tho aborIg. inees in contact with the white child ron they discuss the question with those who have had some experience in the matter. In the first place, the Indian child has . tendency toward the shooting iron instead of toward the lead pencil. and the the traditions of the races are contradictory. The men and boys who are accustomed 10 sing the Star Spangled Banner on oc- casions of patriotic celebration will refnse to join in the aboriginal ki-yis with that degree of enthusiasm with which they sing the national airs. The best thing the advocates of this conslomerate education can do is to bid adieu to their hobbies and address themselves to the intelligence Of the educational system represented in the present agency schools.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10

Never before in the history of the world has SO much silver gone into plate as in the past year. Articles that for years have been lightly plat ed are now made oi the solid metal. People recognize the fact that in a few short years at best silver plate will be selling at double the prize it com msnds today and are laying in a sup ply commemorate with their pocket books.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10

A correspondent asks if it is not practicable for 8 person to carry enough electricity and use it for the purpose of heating the body by means of electric heating apparatus placed under the clothing. We presume it is. A few 2OO-ampere hour cells scattered among the pockets, connected in series, ought to do the business. They would probably weigh 800 pounds or more and to this must be added the weight of heat apparatus. The latter need not necessarily be in the form of street car heater; it could be spread out on a flat surface. It would not look we'll, for instance, to carry q box shaped heater across the stomach. Care must ba taken to prevent short circuiting. which might result in roast- ing to desth.-Ex.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10
IS the monthly report of R. G. Dul

IN the monthly report of R. G. Dun & Co.,, by R. W. Dunham, their South ern California manager, is says of Arizona: From Arizona of late we hear continually facts that point to an increased prosperity of that section. Copper camps are increasing their output as rapidly as possible with new and improved appliances, and many new mining propertie. are being oe- veloped. The leading towns are hsv- ing an active building progress, and Salt River valley especially seems gathering considerable immigration. everything pointing to better times from now on."
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10
TWENTY-FIVE
Reasons Why Cochise County Is Destined to
 Prosper.

It has the finest Climate of any spot on the Pacific Coast.
 As health resort it cannot te ex- cell,d.
 Because it is on the continental di- vide between san Francisco and New Orleans.
 The nights are always cool. There were hut three nights during las, summer that the thermometer did not go below 70 degeres.
 Ther, are thousands of acres of lsnd that can be had for nothing.
 It is che finest fruit country on the American continent. All varieties of fruit and berries gIow to perfection.
 Four different lines of railroads arn located within its borders.
 It. mountain ranges are vast store houses of the precious metals.
 IL has produced more bullion tha all the ether counties put together.
 Its rain fall is always certain and is about equa fly divided between the winter and sum ner months.
 Its public school system is perfect and its funds are ample for all pur- poses.
 It is on the border line between Mexico and the United States and the trade between the two countries is large and increasing. It is the only county in the terri tory that has extensive turquois fields. Its mountain ranges are timbered with pine and juniper which makes excellent timber. There is an abundance Of water in the mountain streams all of the year It has three valleys traversirg its' entire length which are from 20 to 50 miles wide.
 The wage worker receives a fair compensation for his labor, and for tune awaits those who will work for themselves.
 No other section of the United States offers so many inducements 10 those who will come here prepared to work.
 It is still in its infancy as mining, stockraising or farming country. The extensive coal fields just below the line in Sonora will soon be tapped and another railroad will soon cross its confines.
 Its lands is more productive than any other on the continent.
 It is the only county Tn the Terri tory which has developed large and steady flow of artesian water.
 Its newspapers are progressive and beleive in the futu.e of Cochise county There is room for 10000 families to live and prosper on the vacant lands still belonging to the government. Come to Cochise county and grow up with the country. For further information, address, IMMIGRATION COMMISSIONER Tombstone, Arizona,
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10

Lawrence Lemon, the slayer Of Thos. Shean was sentenced yesterday morn ing by Judge Bethune to eight years in the penitentiary. The prisoners attorneys moved for A new trial, but the Court decided that IL ere was no flaw in the record upon which one could be granted. A notice of appeal was given aud Lemon was remanded to jail.
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10
Piles. Piles' Itching Piles,

SYMPToMs-M Moisture; intense itching and stinging; most al night worse by scratching. II allowed to continue tum- ors form, which often bleed and ulceraie becoming very sore. Swayne Ointmen stops the itching and bleeding head ulcer ation, and iD most cases removes the mors. At druggists, or by mil for ents. Dr. Swayne and Son, Philadelp
Tombstone epitaph., 1895-11-10
The Modern lsea uty.

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. If her system needs the cleansing a,tion of a laxative remedy, she uses the gentle an pleasant liquidl axstive, Syrup of Fi5s. s