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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Attended a Sale.

The Press man found the follow
ing pinned to his Office door yes
terday morning:
"Some NV ther boys about this
er town, not bein' used to ther sud-
dent pressure O hot air which has
struck this here town, some time
this week, thought it fur ther best,
themselves in particular--to
leave this here town in a scrump-
tious hurry, and ter make hit ap-
pear that it wuz er business trip,
they told some NV ther citizens Nv
this here town, that they wuz goin'
to er hoss sale over ter Waller Wal
Ter, intendin' ter by tue old wal
hosses and er tent which wuz ter
be sold at auction at that er place
on Wednesday last. Their last
saw Of 'em they wuz hittin' thel
road at a tue-23 gate SO as not tel
mis- said sale"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Deal PrnhahIv OFF.

The Portland Oregonian says of
the Lively street railway deal:
Nothing is heard nowadays in re-
gard to the purchase and consoli-
dation Of the electric railway sys-
TENS Of this city. The whole
scheme is believed to have failed.
The options expired months ago.
The latest proposition from the
promoters, the final outcome Of all
the negotiations in this and other
countries, was that the reilway
companies give them bond on
their properties. and they would
sell them if they could. This, it is
understood, settled the matter with
the City & Suburban Company,
and all negotiations may be con-
sidered off.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
A Missing Man.

Sheriffs, constables and marsh
ais are receiving notice from Chief
of Police Mimic, of Portland, Of the
disappearance Of Albert Sidler and
an offer Of a reward of $50 for i'm
formation which will lead to his
apprehension. Sidler wended away
from Portland early in September.
He is thirty-four years old, five feet,
four inches tall, has black hair,
light blue eyes, sandy mustache
and weighs 1876 or 140 pounds. He
is member Of Portland Camp No.
107, Woodmen Of the World.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
The lost Child.

The upper jawbone of a child has
been found about forty rods from
the spot where the skull, thought
to be that Of Alma Miller, was
>picked up few days ago. The
jawbone contains two teeth, which
had just started from the jaw, and
the doctor who examined it says
that they indicate that the child
was about six or seven years old.
This was the age of Alma Miller,
and is regarded as conclusive evil
dence that she died in the brush
there. However, the doctors in La
Grande, who have examined the
skull. claim it is that of a child
from 10 to IA years old. All agree
that the skull and jawbone are
those Of a white child. Mr.. Miller,
! the father Of the lost girl, is still Of
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Three buildings Burned.

The Crowner hotel, town hall
and bathhouse at Meacham we're
destroyed by fire early Wednesday
morning, Barney Crowner the
owner, and G. Belts, the manager
of the hotel, were in Pendleton
when the fire occurred. There were
no dodgers in the hotel at the time.
The fire started in the hotel, but
its origin is a mystery. The flames
soon enveloped the adjoining bath
house and thence spread to the town
hall, and soon the three buildings
were reduced to ashes. A build
ing situated within so feet of the
burning structures, was not dam
aged. The postoffice was located
near the hotel, but it is not known
whether it was burned. The loss
will amount to several thousand
dollars.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25

John McEwenl was in the city
Saturday from his farm near Mil
ton.
Nv. T. Gilman's family this week
moved into the Robert Tharp pro-
perty, in the south part of the city
The Mckay brothers have dis
posed Of their saloon business in
this city and will leave soon for
the East.
DR.. Sharp reports Mrs. w. I.
Hill, Mrs. Kate Jacks and Miss
May Fischer: who have been i'll, as
improving.
VIM. Metzgar left Monday even
ing for Sheridan, Yamhill county,
for visit to relatives. He order
ed the PREss sent to his address.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Worth Your Confidence.

The success of Hoods Sarsapar-
lila is conquering scrofula in what
ever way it may manifest itself is
vouched for by thousands who
were afflicted by this prevalent
disease, but who now rejoice over a
permanent cure by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Scrofula may appear as a
humor, or it may attack the glands
of the neck, or break out in dread
full running sores on the body or
limbs. Attacking the mucous
membrane, it may develop into
catarrh or lodging in the lungs
lead to consumption.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Chinese Lecturer.

Rev. 10 Hawk, an educated Chi
naman, spoke at the Christian
church in Athena, Tuesday even
ing. 10 Hawk received his educa-
ton at Drake University, Ohio,
He is president Of the Chinese Mis-
sions of the Christian church and
breaches in Portland. "China and
her Customs" was his subject, and
while he is no way palliated the
heathenish customs of his country
men, he made several points by
showing that Americans were gull
ty Of just such foolish practices as
the Chinese. One for illustration,
was the Chinese lady lacing for
small feet, and the American lady
lacing for small waist.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
LAW Was Sustained.

The Arkansas Supreme court
rendered a decision in the Corbett
case. Judge Leatherman's deois-
ion was reversed and the prize
fight law sustained. Corbett was
remanded back to the custody of
the sheriff Of Garland county.
Chief Justice Bfunn, in delivering
the opinion, severely criticised
Chancellor Leathermsn, and said
he had no authority for his action
in the habeas corpus case.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
The MPuddlng, Was There.

D. 4. Hendricks says in his last
weeks Montanian:
A fact not to be overlooked was
omitted from the last issue. The
neighbors having been kind to US
in leaving their henneries unlock
ed, the editor, his family and few
friends partook Of a fine chicken
dinner on the 10th. 1t was the adj
vent of the eight anniversary of
their married life and around the
table was proof Of the pudding.
That is to say, that marriage is not
always sometimes a failure.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
AN ENTHUSIAST ON IRRIGATION
Vim. Rigby Visits Yakima and Tells His

Vim. Rigby Visits Yakima and Tells His
Impressions.
William Rigby spent several
days in the Yakima country and
has just returned, with an enthu-
siastic account of what was seen on
the trip. To Pendleton paper
yesterday morning Mr.. Rigby said:
"The Sunnyside country is inn
mensel Irrigation is kingl l have
come to the conclusion that we
must do as William E. Smythe
said when he was here, irrigate or
emigrate.' Anyone riding through
the country will be very much
struck with the contrast between the
sagebrush plains on one side of the
road and the magnificent fields of
grain and alfalfa and the orchards
on the other. They raise every
thing yer there which will grow
in such zone as ours. Land is
too high, 800 to $125 per acre for
unimproyed lands, but neverthe-
less they get big returns from every
acre. Let me detail some of the
profits and yields; Alfalfa cuts
from 6 to 8 tons per acre, growing
finely on sandy soil, even better
than on the black soil more re-
aembling an eastern loam; broom
corn cuts at least a ton TO the acre
and sells for 500 per ton; sorghum
produces 200 gallons per acre and
potatoes turn out an enormous
quantity, such crops are seldom seen
in any country. Fruit was a good
crop and prices were very fair. The
great feature of the fruit industry
is drying it for future sale at dis
tant market points. Hops were
only about half picked, prices be.
ing very low. l saw corn on which
the ears were so high had to reach
up to touch them.
"Then there are the artesian
wells, eight of which l saw. One
is 1000 feet deep and throws six
inch stream 20 feet high, irrigating
1000 acres. The water is warm
IA degrees Fahrenheit. At Prosser
there were pumps run by moters,
taking water from the river, elevat-
ing it to high hill, from where
bitches led it to points quite dis.
tance up the river. Two of these
pumps | saw which irrigate 1000
acres.
II am satisfied that we must have
irrigation. Nothing else will pull
this country up to its rightful place
and where it may go with its rich
soil and genial climate"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
CIRCUIT COURT.
Some Of the important Csses Dispos-
ed Of.
mT1NcnAU

Some OF the important Eases DispoS-
ed Of.
TUESDAY.
Edward Downs, forger and sharp
er on general principles or lack of
principle, will reside in Salem and
wear a penitentiary blazer for two
years. There is no doubt about
his guilt, as he confessed to all the
charges against him and plead
guilty to the indictments which
the grand jury returned against
him.
VIM. Barnhart was acquitted of
the alleged crime Of larceny Of
horses. District Attorney Lawrey,
of the sixth, and John L. Rand,
prosecuting attorney of the eighth
district, were council for the state,
and Messrs. Reeder & Raley defed-
ed.
Trial of Henry Barnhart, for
stealing horses, was begun Monday
evening and continued, when the
jury, after consultation, returned a
verdict of guilty as charged in the
indictment.
The case against Mike Ryan, for
cattle stealing. was continued un-
til the first day of next term. Ed.
Peters plead not guilty to larceny
Of money from a dwelling
The next business of the court was
the trial of William E. Welch, ad-
ministrator of the estate of James
y Morris, deceased, VS.. Mrs. Mary M.
Baker. F. Fl, Kerney and Peter
West appeared for the plaintiff, and
Reeder 6 Raley for the defense.
Mrs. Baker has put in a claim for
$1,000 for services as nurse during
Mr.. Morris illness, at $1.5O per
day. The claim was allowed by
the county court. Administrator
Welch now brings suit to recover
the money, excepting about $3.50.
The case is now on trial. Judge
Eakin presiding.
Judge Balleray, referee, has fled
his report in the case of Sabin vs..
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25

the opinion that the child was stol-
en- by gypsies. He thinks she died
while in their hands, and was re-
turned to the place where the bones
are being found. Mr.. Miller has
requested the people of Grand
Ronde valley to assist him next
Sunday in q search for more evil
dence of the lost child. The meet
ing point will be at the Ladd place.
Five hundred men are wanted, as
the country to be searched is very
brushy.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
The Broom Factory,

u Athena's broom factory is in op-
kesation. The management is turn
ing out a grade of brooms that are
second to none. Samples of the
brooms may be seen at any of the
stores in Athena, and it is only do
ing them justice to say that they
hold their own in appearance and
in the way of substantial construc-
tion, when placed alongside Of
those of Portland and Eastern
manufacture. The Athena Broom
Factory, will be a success for the
product will sell at sight on merit
alone.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Work of the Sheen Inspector

Sheep Inspector George w. Ellis
report that he has inspected 40
bands of sheep since September 20.
Most of tho sheep are now in the
mountains, Mr.. Ellis says that
there is not much feed in the noun
tains, and none at all in the low
lands.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25

Evangelist J. F. Ghormley will
deliver a lecture here in th8Christ-
an church next Thursday evening.
Subject; Love, Cortship and Mar
riage. Admission 10 cts. Come
and bring your friends.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25

The undersigned having been ap-
pointed by the court Receiver for
the G. A. Barrett Co., all parties
owing said firm are requested to
call and settle their accounts.
G. A. BARRETT,
Receiver.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
WEDNESDAY.

ana Judge r.. Defeatt Ior Ine ues
PENDANTS.
WEDNESDAY.
Elmer Bruce, jointly indicted
with his brother, Fred, for the lar
ceny Of go sacks of wheat from Ha-
rala & Son. was tried before Judge
Eakin and a jury Wednesday af-
ternoon. The case was submitted
To the jury at $50, and four
hours later a verdict as charged
was returned.
The case Of @. G. Frazier against
Robert and Alexander Ferris and
B. F. Stone was also tried in the
evening The plaintiff sued for
possession of the southwest quarter
of section 25, township 5, north of
range 81 east, which he claimed he
had taken up as homestead, and
which the defendants wrongfully
withheld from him. He also ask
ed for $500 damages. The jury re-
turned a verdict for Frazier, award
ing damages in the amount claim
ed.
The case against Elmer Nolin,
for adultry, and Mrs. Mary Sans,
for polygamy, which had been con-
tinued over from last term, was
dismissed, and the defendants were
discharged.
THURSDAY.
After six hours consideration OF
the evidence, the jury in the case
of Ed. Peters, indicted for larceny,
failed to reach an agreement, and
were discharged by Judge Lowell.
The case was submitted shortly af-
ter 10 O'Clock yesterday morning,
and the jury retired. In the after
noon they reported that the pros
poets for verdict we're poor. Still
they remained out until 4:30
O'Clock when Judge Lowell had
them brought in, and as they said
they could not agree, they were
discharged.
The case Of Hezekiah Key
against George w. Stages was tried
before Judge Eakin.' The plain
tiff sued for 1856 upon a mortgage
on 892 sacks of wheat. The jury
found for the plaintiff in the sum
Of 1886.
The jury was impanelled to try
Fred Bruce, jointly indicted with
his brother, Elmer, for the larceny
of go sacks of wheat from Harala &
Son. The taking of testimony will
be begun this morning.
Elmer Bruce was ordered to ap-
pear for sentence at 8 a. m. today
Last night his attorney, Mr.. Bean
presented and argued motion for
a new trial. The motion was TAX
en- under advisement until this
morning.
w NJ. Pierce filed motion for q
new trial in the case against Henry
Barnhart. accused Of horsestealing
1t will be argued today.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Albert o,Harra Dead.

Albert OHarra, well known
pioneer of Umatilla county, died at
his home, east Of Weston yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock. Mr..
.O'Harra had been in i'll health for
the past two years, and his death
has been expected for some time.
The deceased had many warm
friends throughout Eastern Oregon
and Umatilla county, who will be
grieved at hearing Of his demise.
The remains will be inferred at
Weston today.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
PortIand,s Formulation st.3 .342.

\ The population of the city of
Portland, according to the census
just completed by the county as
SCISSOR, is 81,342.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25
Local News.

Cramberries at Lewins.
Athena was lively Saturday.
VIM. Wilkinson has new driv-
ing horse.
John Adams was in town yester-
day evening.
Dick Maloney was a Weston Wis
itor Wednesday.
Mat Mosgrove was in town a
short while Monday.
VIM. Gholson has been an at
tendent at court this week.
Neil McEachren, a Weston black
smith, was in town yesterday.
Evenings are becoming long and
card parties are now in fashion.
IEmsley Ridenour, a Milton fruit
grower, was in town Wednesday.
J. w. Young, Weston hard
ware merchant, was in town Nom
day.
There will be a medal contest at
Helix, on Saturday evening, Nov.
End. So
Crawford,in Pendleton, is SELL
ing harness and saddles at bedrock
prices. At.
G. C. Osburn is one of the best
prescription druggists in Eastern
Oregon.
G. A. Fischer Sr. has decided to
open a tailor shop in Pendleton and
fs,pSw in that city.
|Nghe case against Myke Ryan,
accused of cow stealing, was con-
lfinued until next term,
DR.. A. L. Beatie, the dentist, of
Pendleton, was in the city Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week.
Geo. Martin is getting along nice
ly at his school. In addition to
teaching he is taking law course.
~ Mayor Proebstel, L. S. Wood and
"Bob" McGrew were Weston busi-
ness men who were in town We'd
nesday.
No use to shiver and shake, a
few silver dollars will get good
warm Eastern price clothing at
The Boston Store.
County Judge Martin has ap-
pointed Mrs. Faucet administra-
trix of the estate of her late hus-
band, J. P. Faucet.
Vansycle farmers will ask that
the county court provide them
with strychnine, to be used in the
obstruction of squirrels.
When in Pendleton stop at the
Golden Rule Hotel. The best oil
rooms and elegant fare. Free bus
to and from all trains.
Max Levin spent Sunday in
Union. Mrs. Levin and children
returned home with him on Mon
day mornings passenger.
Herman Leopold is now running
the Tharp shop in this city. He is
a frst-class mechanic and will fill
his position with credit.
Thrifty people have thrifty ways
Notice that more Of your friends
buy their clothes of us than any
where else-The Boston Store.
The addition to Fred Rosen-
zweig's residences nearing compile,
ton Mr.. Rosenzweig will have
one of the most comfortable homes
in the city.
The sale Of personal property o.
Alex Moore, Saturday last brought
out large crowd of people. The
stock, as is usual these times
brought low figures.
J. E. Smith, of West Birch creek
shipped 4200 head of sheep for the
Chicago market over the Washing.
ton & Columbia River and North.
ern Pacific railroads.
The officials of the o. & w. T
were in Athena Wednesday. They
were "going over the line" and
dropped down the branch. They
went out loaded with bottle beer
sardines, etc.
Tharp Bros, together with theil
families, have left for Yaquins
Bay. Bob" will make his home
down there, but Frank will return
70 Athena in the spring to look af
Y,terhis business interests here.
/ Tha Indians, Pete Tom Mat.sir
fAnd Charlie Chaplessswere indicted
for-the larceny of a COW from Tim
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25

An excursion on the main line
leaves Pendleton tonight for Port
land.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25

Anderson ct al, recommending
decree in favor of the plaintiff. Col.
Butcher appeared for the plaintiff
and Judge F.. DePeatt for the de-
fendants.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1895-10-25

An excursion of homeseekers,
consisting of 25 people from Illi-
.nois and South Dakota, arrived in
Union Sunday morning.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-01
ANOTHER BOND ISSUE
General Relief That 1t Will Shortly
Occur Unless Congress Acts.


New York, Jan. 3O.-The continued
heavy Withdrawals Of gold have
caused the general belief that a bond
issue will have to come very shortly
unless congress takes quick action on
the proposition of the president for all
issue of three per cent. gold bonds.
1t was expected that the issue would
be made this week, but the president
decided to make one last appeal to
congress for a three per cent. gold
bond before sacrificing the credit of
the government by the sale Of four or
five per cent. gold bonds.
II congress does not accomplish any
thing this week in the direction of
the presidents gold bond scheme 1t is
understood that 100000, 900 four per
cent. bonds will be issued next Mon
day. or at all events before the close
OF the week. If the scheme should
De killed this week the issue may
come before next Monday.
Notwithstanding the denials of Au-
gust Belmont. 1t Is believed that he
will be at the head of a syndicate OF
foreign bankers which will take a huge
block Of the bonds. 1t is apparent that
q large portion of the issue must be
placed abroad If the treasury is to
make any permanent gain in gold. and
In no other way can an effectual halt
be put upon the gold export movement.
The withdrawal Of $10o, 1000, 900 from
circulation will also cause an active
money market, and. in this way, add
to the check upon gold shipments.
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-01
THE JAPANESE REPELLED.
Reported Victory for the Chinese or
Land and Sea.

London. Jan. 3O.-The Times pub
fishes this morning the following from
its Shanghai correspondent:
"The Chinese military and naval
commanders telegraph via Chee-Foo
that the Japanese feet advanced upon
Wei-Hai-Wei in two divisions of nine
teen ships early in the morning of the
2Sth. Their search-lights betrayed
their presence. The guns of the Chin
ese fleet and shore batteries opened
fire when the first division was within
one thousand yards of the Chinese
fleet. The fastest Chinese warships
and torpedo boats dashed against the
enemy and drove them off after heavy
firing. The first Japanese division
sailed to the northwest and the second
division to the south. The Chinese
claim that they damaged several
ships.
"The Japanese made a simultaneous
land attack from Ninghai. This was
a surprise, but the Chinese repelled
them. The Chinese lost twenty-seven
sailors. On the Japanese side Snore
than three hundred were killed or
wounded. 1t is stated that several
foreigners are assisting the Chinese" /"
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-01
SAYS THE DOCTOR Is CRUEL.
Bdrs. RiegeI Brings Suit for AIimony
on the Ground Of Desertion.

ON the Ground Of Desertion.
Trenton. N. J.. Jan. so.-Mrs. Mary
Rfegel. of Bloomsbury, N. J., has
brought suit for alimony against her
husband DR.. E. Lear Riegel. on the
ground of desertion and cruel treat
ment. 1t was DR.. Riegel who a few
days ago had an interchange of shots
with William Bibbler, of Germantown,
Pa. whom he accused of undue init
macy with Mrs. Riegel
Bibbler and Mrs. Riegel are first
cousins. In her complaint filed in the
court Of chancery. Mrs. Riescl charges
the doctor with having been moss cruel
to her. getting violent passions. using
profane language and striking her or
several occasions. She also says he
has threatened her life and that once
he Knocked their child out OF her arms.
short time ago she went 20 her
home for week with her husbands
consent and afterward through ur-
warranted jealousy he charged her
with improper relations with Bibbler
and sent word to her through her
father not to return to their hone
as he would not permit her to live with
him any more. The doctor, she says
is in receipt of an ample income ant
is able to properly provide Tor her
naedc
Frederick citizen., 1895-02-01
THE GCATEwALAN fROUELE.
OffrFs OF Mediation by the Unite.
States " tll kot BE Conside ed.

STATES W I'll noe ho COnstde ed.
City Of Mexico. Jan. so.-The govern.
ment still refuses to disclose the tenor
Of the Guatemala note. The impress.
sion prevails that 1t has been consid-
cred. and that Mexico has demanded
instant payment of the $1,S09. 900 in.
dsmnity. which. IL refused. will mean
war. Offers Of mediation by tn,
United States government will not bs
considered as Guatelama has already
settled the question at issue by ths
treaty of 1882, which she now tries ID
repudiate.
From 1923 until 1881 some territory
was in dispute, but the treaty settled
the limits once and for all. Guate.
mala has fifty thousand troops. with
good mounted artillery. on the border
OF the state Of Chlapas. The Guate-
malans are mortgasing and turning
over their coffee estates to Germ ~
and Spanlards. 80 that in the event
Of war President Barrios cannot levy
forced loans upon them. Barrios
owns property In the disputed terri
tory.
All the railways ana piers en- the
coast IN Guatemala are the property
Of Americans. The death of Dunn.
the American. and Murphy. an Irish
man. IL confirmed. They were mur-
dered ana rcbbed by Guatemalans
whs crossed the International bound
ery.
The government has closed a large
contract for the delivery of coal in
Vera Cruz. and will make similar
contract for delivery at Pacific ports.
The widest rumors prevail, the latest
being that President Diaz personally
will take the field. Offers of assis-
tance from the states and from pri-
vate individuals still pour in.