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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03
[Erom the weston Leader.l

An eleven pound hoy was re-
Gently born to Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Lienallen, at their home in Adams.
Last week the few remaining old
soldiers in this neighborhood re-
ceived their quarterly pension
money.
Rev. Frank Adkins, of Dayton,
issreceiving welcome from Weston
people, among whom he formerly
resided. He is assisting in the re-
vival at the M. e. Church, South.
n. j. Haryey, opee famous in
these parts as editor Of the HWes-
ton Philistine,n is now at Water
loo, Iowa, where he contemplates
locating. Harvey Is an independ-
ent sort Of an individal, and if one
town don't suit him a side door
Pullman is always at hand to
transport him to another.
The g. A. R. post of Weston met
Friday and reelected the former
officers. Arrangements were made
to provide relief for a comrade,
Coleman VIM, who lives way
back in the mountains, and is re-
ported to be in need Of aid: For
some unfathomed reason, Mr..
Winn's pension was suspended by
the government.
Several of the Normal graduates
who are successfully engaged in
>seaching in different parts OF the
county, are here on holiday visits
with relatives and friends. Miss
Josie Wright comes from Pampa.
Wash, Miss Lima Rogers, from
Adams, Miss Eva Wood from Pend
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03
Orepon's cold Prod,,ction

The following isgiven as Oregon's
gold yield by counties for 1894:
Baker, $447,995.72; Benton, $2,-
045; Coos, $106, ,35377; Crook, ST.
$50, Curry, $500; Douglas, $70,-
379.3S; Grant, $128,583.OS; Har-
ney, 81, 400; jackson, $167, GAO; Jo-
sephine, $144,d76,61; Lane, $32,500
Linn, $4,000; Malheur. $13,500;
Marion, $982.88; Union, 81, ,059,070
total, $o,213,256.43.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03
Venezuela.

The republic claims an area Of
d32,S07 square miles. Liberty Of
worship is guaranteed by law. The
standing army consists Of a little
over 1000 men. The national mil
tia consists Of all males between
the ages Of eighteen and forty.fve.
The constitution is modelled on that
Of the United States. The coast Of
Venezuela was the first Of the Am
erican mainland sighted by Col.
umbus. From 1850 until early in
this century the country was under
Spanish domination. In 1910 Ven-
ezuela rose against the Spanish
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FREE.


The Northern Pacific Farmer,
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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any ease OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Hairs Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY q co, Toledo o.
We, the undersigned have known H. T.
Cheney for the last rs years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
tiOns and financially able 10 carry out any
obligations made by their frni
WEST 4 TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.
WALDING, KINHAS & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acf-
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
face Of the system. Testimonials sent free
Pricc75c, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
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Many merchants are we'll aware

Many merchants are we'll aware
that their customers are their best
friends and take pleasure in sup.
plying them with the best goods
obtainable. As an instance we
mention Perry & Cameron, prom
inent druggists Of Flushing, Michi-
gan, They say: eve have no
hesitation in recommending Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to our
customers, and It is the best cough
medicine We have ever sold, and
always gives s2oisfaction.p For
sale al 70 and 90 cents bottle by
Pioneer Drug Store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03
Asks FOR an Increase Of Pension.

w. A. Dozier, a veteran of the
Mexican and civil wars, says the
Tribune, was brought to Pendleton
from Nolin yesterday by John /.
Dizney, and underwent an exami-
nation for an increase Of pension
before a board of physicians COM
posed Of prs. Smith. Guyon and
Pruett. Mr.. Dozier is 81 years old
and is deaf and blind. He was a
captain in the civil war, and re-
ceived injuries in different battles.
Just after the beginning Of the war
be was wounded and was an in
mate of a hospital for some time.
When he recovered he returned to
the army and saw active service
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03
Protracted Meetings.

A protracted meeting was started
at the Christian church in this city
last evening, which promises to be
a grand success. Rev. Rushing, the
pastor, will be assisted in the work
next week by Rev H. @. Edison, Of
Portland.
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Administrators Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed administrators OF thf es-
tate Of Joe. G. Depot deceased, andall persons
having claims against the estate OF said de-
duly verified as by law required, To the UNDER
signed at his place Of business IN Athena,
UmatiiiN county, oregon within SIX months
from the date hereof
Dated this 18th day ofSovember 1895.
NILIs MosGROVE.
Administrator.
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To The Public.

WATERMAN STATION, Jan. 3.
ITO the Editor. Reports are be-.
ing circulated that | was implicat-
ed in moving the stove at the Wat-
.erman school house, and ! wish
space inyour valuable newspaper
to inform the public, that the as
sertion is made from whole cloth
Respectfully,
w II HILI
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until Vicksburg was taken, when a
disability compelled him to retire.
He now receives pension of $12 a
month, but the act under which he
was granted a pension provides
that a captain for such a disability
shall get $36 month, or three
times the amount of a private. Mr..
Dozier is now very feeble.
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Motica.

All accounts due p. NJ. Kirkland,
have been put in the hands Of M.
NJ. Johns, at the First National
Bank for collection, and all are re-
quested to come forward and settle
at once, r. M. KIRKLAND.
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yoke, and in the following year
the independence of the territory
was proclaimed. 1t was not until
1S45 that the independence Of the
republic was recognized by Spain
in the treaty ofMadrid. The EN-.
ancipation of slaves took place on
March "a, 1854. Don Guzman
Blanco was dictator from 1870 un-
til Feb. 20, 1873, when he was ell
ected constitutional president. The
pure white population is less than
3 per cent. The vast majority Of
the peoples are negroes, Indians,
mulattoes and zambos. Elemen-
tary education is we'll provided for
under the law. There are two un-
iversities, nineteen federal colleges
and various other public and pri-
vate institutions for higher educa-
tion. The monetary system of
Venezuela.is that Of the Latin con-
vention, the franc being represent
ed by the bolivar.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03

Money to loan on real estate
apply to the Hartman Abstract
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03
Wholesale Arrest.

Things are crosswise at Milton.
Sometime ago the Mayor of that
place issued a proclamation plac-
ing the town under quarantine
against scarlet fever. The procla-
nation was violated by parties Civ
ing a dance Dec. 20. Five arrests
a day has been the program eyer
since and the Eagle Gays there is
to be no let up until all parties i'm
plicated have paid fines.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03

Never in the history Of this store
have real values been SO slaught-
cred. What ever bargain expecta-
tions you may have it will be fully
realized during our sale. Come to
Alexander & Hexter's, Pendleton,
Ore.
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For Sale.

Halfblood Jersey COW. giving
milk. G. w. RIGBY
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10000 Bushels.

l will pay 45 cents per bushel for
wheat, in trade. G. w. Hollis.
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IN SOCIETY.
Principal Events of the Holiday Week

Principal Events of the Holiday Week
M in Athena.
IA number of society gatherings
and parties were participated in
this week by Athena's society peo-
pie, conspicuous am ong which was
the watch party given by the Miss.
es Lille and May Fischer and
Iva and Ruby Calender. at the
opera house. Cards and games
predominated. and everybody pres
ent had gay time. Those present
were: Misses Anna Kirk,l ,lLennie
Coppock,N Ruby Calender, Elsie
Rosenzweig, Bertha Willaby, Iva
Calender, LYDIA Estes, Della Estes,
Alma Kirk, Anna Harden, Celia
Vaughn, Katie Harden, Irene
Irons, Belle johnson, Ida Deal,
Hattie Luna, Mrs. C. C. Sharp,
Mae Fischer. Lille Fischer. Mes
srs Alph Coppock, James Foss,
Will Harden, Charles Stancell, F..
Fischer, Charles Kelsey, G. Fischer,
Jas. Sharp, Sam Maloney, Tom
Purdy, Ed. Murphy, ]. Smith c..
Mccullough, M. Kelley, Ed. Taft
and D. Farley.
MISS -LlCAcItaspRPRfsED.
A surprise. party was given for
Miss Anna Leach at her home
Wednesday evening. Those pres
.ent were: Anna Downss Daisy
Brison, Stella Willaby, Efie Bost-
wick, Ord Bostwick, Phil Price,
Lee Hiteman, Willie Anderson,
Mr.. Curtis, Austin Foss, Sadie
Foss, Will Scott, Joe Scott, Alvin
Stone, Walter Stone, George Gerk-
ing, John Foss, Bessie Brison, e.
Bfison, York Dell, Alley Foss. -
MRS. FRANo9 ENrERTArNs.
Mrs. Lake France entertained a
few friends at whist Tuesday even
ing. Cards commanded the un.
divided attention of all until IL
o'clock when coffee, chocolate and
cake was served by the estimable
hostess. The company was then
entertained by baby Mildred, until
the death Of the old year and the
advent of the new. Those present
were; Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Johns,
and son Melville, Mr., and Mrs. w.
E. Young, Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Boyd,
Miss Leola Young, and Miss Ella
Burrows, Of Walla Walla.
nj THE WHIST CLUB.
The whist club met at the home
of M. and Mrs. w. J. Wilkinson
on New Years eve. A most pleas
ant evening was whiled away at
the game of whist, and the mem
bers watched the old year go and
the new year come.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03

Hoods Pills cures nausea, sick
headache, Indigestion, biliousness.
Sold by all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03

The undersigned having been APP
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, 1896-01-03

Rheumatism is caused by Tactic
acid in the blood. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. neutralizes this acid and
completely and permanently cures
rheumatism. BE sure to get only
Hoods.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-01-03

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded God Meeal MidwiaseT Fair. San Francisco.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13
Hoods Pills d CO. a0 sI P 5,5e,, pain q 3
ne Fnnd ~ Whalss.

The food { whales has long been
known to consist Of minute sea crus-
faeea. Mr. Gray was familiar not only
with the whales food, but observed its
manner of feeding, and the way in
which it took It's nap after meals. .
'sThe usual way in which a whale
feeds he wrote. isis TO choose a spol
xshsre the fo0d is plentiful, and swim
Backward and forward for two or three
hundred yards, with the nose just
under water They invariably swim
from one side of the beat back again
TO where they started from, with theii
Inouths open. They then close tbeil
jaws and swallow the food caught
They will go on in this way feeding
for IN hour or more; after that they
will disappear under the nearest ice
and sleep there until they come out
for exercise or for another meal. I'm
like other warm-blooded animals, they
do not require to breathe through theil
nostrils while asleep, and they do moi
do so Whales can sleep as we'll under
water as they do upon the surface, a.
I have often seen them disappear under
solid ice and remain there for many
hours at time. Sometimes they fall
asleep with their heads down, and only
their tails standing out Of the water. -
Golden Days.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13

There was doctor who Fas called
to visit family living on the outskirts
Of his city. For some reason, which Is
unimpcrtant to this tale, the doctor
took & car instead Of driving. The
case kept him longer than he antiei-
pated, and when the call was finished
She man Of the HOUSE hitehsd Up his
own horse and drove the doctor 70 his
home again.
In due time the doctor sent his bill.
and in due time he sent a second and q
third; since he had considered tbs err
eamstanees OF the family and charged
them accordingly, he began to feel an
noyed.
Finally he gave the bill to his col.
leetoF.
"Jim," said he, "here's q bill for s.
against Mr.. - I wish you would
see if you can get anything on It
The collector took the bill and the
next day he came back with it
81 guess you'd better not press that
bill, B" said the collector.
"Why notg'
SWELL, The old man, he says he's got
a little bill against you of $3.50 t0f
horse hire. Boston Budget.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13
WILL TRY AGAIN.

Kansas SuffFagists Will Urge the Legisla'
ture to Submit Another Amendment.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 1.-THE first
session of the 18th annual convention
of the State Equal Suffrage associa'
ton was not largely attended. Less
than 80 delegates were in attendance,
The first day was taken up in a re.
vision of the constitution. Life mem.
bership was established and can be
procured upon payment of S25. The
state membership scheme was abol.
ished. The association has decided to
make another effort to secure equal
suffrage in Kansas and the election
two years from now has been fixed as
the time to present the case to the
voters Suffrage sentiment will be
worked up in the meantime.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13
LAW DOES NOT APPLY.
Kansas Alien Land Act Said to Be InOpeF,
alive In the Santa Fe Case.

Kansas Alien Land Act Said to Be InOper-
alive In the Santa Re Case.
CHICAGO, Nov, 7.-President Ripley,
Of the Atehison road, said, when speak
ing of the action of the state court in
Kansas in appointing a receiver for a
portion of the road:
The suit under which the appointment Of the
receiver was made was passed by the legis-
lature Of Kansas in 1891 The law is known as
the alien law and contains the provision that
no corporation, One-ffth Of whose stock is held
by aliens, shall hold real estate in Kansas. The
Law relied upon has no application to the rail-
way company. whose property under the laws
Of Kansas is regarded as personal property.
The pending proceeding does not aud cannot
affect any Of the property OF the Atchison road
other than the l7S miles Of road for which the
receiver mas been appointed. The road will
continue to be operated by the company as at
present The order does not contemplate
Otherwise, it being expressly provided that, in
OrieF to protect ell public AMI private inter-
ests, the receiver may enter into a contract
with the railroad company to operate the road
until final adjudication is had
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13
long Minutes.

Explorers of the canyons Of the west
may have daily adventures if they will
Col j. w. Powell records a good mum.
Der Of his own. One, brief, but long
enough, is thus described: In ms
anxiety to reach a point where I could
see the roaring cataract below, went
too far out upon the wall, and could
neither advance nor retreat. I stood
with one foot on a little projecting
rock, and chung with my hand fixed in
little creVice. Finding myself
caught, suspended 400 feet above the
river, into which I must fall if my
footing fails, I call for help. The men
come and pass me line, but I cannot
let 20 OF the rock long enough to take
hold Of it Then they bring two OF
three OF the largest oars. All this
takes time which seems very precious
to mel but at last they arrive. The
blade of one Of the oars is pushed into
a little erevice in the rock beyond me
in such manner that the men can
hold me pressed against the wall.
Then another is fixed ia such way
that can step on it; and thus I am
exUicated. Youths Companion.
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sAVEp 81 rs PIeTA.t.
John Chisaman Was After Cooking and
came Near Being Cooked.


came Near Being Cooked.
John Chinaman has penetrated even
to the heart Of Matabeleland. Atleast
there is one adventurous Chinamsn
who reached there and who now owes
his life TO his pigtsil and the quaint
personal peeuliarities Of his race. He
was on his way to a certain mining
district TO act as cook, etc, TO some
prospectOrs when the present disturb
ances began. Poor "Pigtait' found
that to continue his journey or 10 re-
turn would be rather risky, but de-
eided on the latter plan. He had
passed the remains Of many murdered
whites lying along the road, when he
was Overtaken by some ten or twelve
Mata belle bloods on murder bent and
armed in various ways On reaching
him and finding that he was not q
"BeoOngar," or white man, they com
suited among themselves, and finally,
after circling around the celestial one
in a hesitating manner they drew
nearer, and, with respectful ave,
touched him, to make sure that he was
in reality flesh and blood. He was
certainly neither a Cape half-breed,
HottentOt nor anything else they had
ever seen, so, after an exchange Of
compliments, carried on in best Malta
belle and Chinese respectively, they
withdrew, probably thinking he was a
powerful English switch Doctor" VINO
might have aunihilated them by some
mystic process.
Poor, frightened ''Pigtail" was over
taken by a small party of fugitives,
who, with the assistance of an Indian
coolie, hailing from Natal, where our
hero had also sojourned, extracted
from his quaking lips the particulars OF
his escape. They had themselves been
attacked by the same band of Mata-
beles. However, a triumphant entry
into Bulawayo was finally accom- e
plished.-St James Gazette.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13
NINE STATES CLOSE.
EWenty-siz Thousand Votes Really Settled
the National EIecLinn.

TWenty-siE Thousand Votes Really Settled
the National Election.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The immense
popular majority received by Maj Nc
Kinley and his goodiy majority in the
electoral college tends alike to conceal
the real narrowBess of his victory be.
cause Of the closeness of the votes in
several states. If there had been a
change of less than $4,000 votes in the
aggregate in nine states, Bryan would
have been elected president Of
the United States. McKinley's
majority in California, Delaware,
Indiana, Kentucky, North Dako-
ia, Oregon, South Dakota, West Vir-
GINA, and Wyoming combined was less
than 1000, and the nine states cast 60
electoral votes. A change of only
about $4,000 votes would have given
the go electoral votes of these nine
states to Bryan, and these go electoral
votes would have elected him presi.
dent of the United States.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13
One for the Eiother-in-iav,

At small social gathering of gentle
men the other evening, the talk fell
upon that interesting il somewhat
well-worn topic, mother.in-lsw One
of the party, Mr. T., who is himself
not the most amiable of men, INDUCED
ia a good deal of cheap sarcasm at the
expense of the ladies in question.
Nevertheless, gentlemen" he con
cluded; with self-approving smile,
you will scarcely believe it. but the
fact is lived FIVE years in the house
with my mother-in-law, and we never
had single quarrel What do you
think of that?"
81 think" said dry old stick" of a
Scotsman who WIS present, 81 think
that it speaks vera weel for your
mOther-ip-laW, ma manniep
And T. subsidized amid general
laughter. Tit. Bits
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NOT FOR CARLISLE.

Kentucky Republicans, 1t Is said, Will
Choose One of Their Own Faith for Sem
atOF.
FRANKFORT, KY, Nov. 9-There is
no longer any talk of the republicans
uniting with the gold democrats on
Carlisle, Breckenridge or any other
democrat to succeed Senator Black
burn. All negotiations and talk to
this effect were based on the probable
titles of another deadlock. Now that
the republicans are confident of q
majority on joint ballot, they state
that a republican will be elected sena-
f1r
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13

kxrsAs GEfTs 1io, Sov A.--YLz d
the prettfest lunches q cattle 81 she
yards Tor sege time were brought 10
by H. b Riggs, Of Florenees Kan.
They were IS pure bred Shorthorn
steers They were ones and tWos
and a handsomer lot of baby beeves
has not been seen here for long time
They averaged !, 9l0 pounds and were
sold at $50
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-11-13
Many Like Her,

When the young woman who always
wanted to appear highly polished, rs
it were, approached the little circle
there was d movement as if the major.
ity would like to get out Of the way If
1t could be done without dlscourtesy.
WHAT'S the matter2' whispered the
strange girl to the girl whom she was
visiting. "S-s-sh, a." answered the Other.
"One of the girls just saw her looking
up some new phrases in the back OF
the dictionary, and consequently we
know she intends to air her French. -
ChieRro Post
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duty not to pass over such matters In
silence, but to promote her daughters
womanly health and regularity by every
reasonable means.
These delicate ailments are easily over.
come In their early stages by judicious self.
treatment without any need Of the obnOx-
ious examinations which doctors uniformly
insist upon. DR.. PieTce's FavOrite Prescnp-
ton is positive specific for all diseases Of
the feminine organism.
It restores perfect health and regularity
to the special functions, and vital vigor to
the ueTve-ceutres. Il is the only medicine
Of its kind devised for this one purpose by
an educated, experienced physician.
During nearly 80 years as chief consult.
ing physician of the IHyalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, of Buffalo, ~ Y, Or.
Pierce has acquired an enviable reputation,
His medicines are everywhere recognized
as standard remedies. His Golden Med
icsl Discovery" alteTuated with the Pa
voTite Prescription constitutes Z thorough
and scientific course of treatment for weak
and impoverished conditions of the blood.
A headache is & symptom Of constipation.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure Coustipa.
ton, promptly and permanently. They do
not gTipe. Druggists sell them.