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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
The Next Legislature.

The sofficial list Of members Of the
next legislature, for which there has been
great demand, has been printed by the
secretary OF state. According to the
printed roster, the political complexion
of the legislature will be as follows.
Senate-23 republicans, ! Mitchell
republican, 2 populists, democrats, l
unionist.
House-43 republicans, 8 democrats, 4
unionists, democratic peoples silver
republican.
The total number Of republicans in
both houses will be 66, democrats s.
populists 5, unionists 5, Mitchell.repub.
lican1, democratic peoples silver.repub-
lican /, silver. republicans A.
OF the senate IA are hold-overs, the re-
naming 16 being elected in June. The
one designated as neutrality-suspicious. is
]. e. Hszle.ine, Of Multnomah county.
he is a hoId-over, and it is said that he
is straight republican instead Of
Mitchellrepublican.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
TWO CONTEST CASES.
Hiukle vs.. Bean and Faxon vs., Blake.
lev

ley.
The election case OF Hinkle VS.. Bean,
to decide the question as to which one
Of the gentlemen shall be prosecuting
attorney for the sixth judicial district,
was originally set for July l3. says the
East Oregonian. 1t was decided several
days ago, however, that postponement
would be satisfactory to all concerned, 60
the case will not come on hearing until
September /. Judge Eakin, of Union
County, will sit in the case.
The shrievslty contest, Faxon vs.
Blakely, is billed for trial on July 2l.
Judge Eakln will likewise preside in this
case.
Mr.. Hinkle enters the contest with a
majority in the district against him OF
143 on the face of the returns. Mr.. Faxon
received 80 votes fewer than Mr.. Slakely
for sheriff Of Umatilla county, but hopes
to change the minority into majority.
Mr.. Blakely is resting easy, being Of
the opinion that the votes we're prof. erly
counted and that he received legal ma
iority and that the recount will in nowise
interfere with his retaining possession Of
the Office, to the duties OF which ss is
rapidly becoming accustomed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
War Celebration at Weston.

Saturday evening an enthusiastic cele-
bration was held at Weston to commem-
orate the recent victories at Santiago do
Cuba. Many people from the surround
Ing country were present, as was also a
goodly number from Athena.
A bonfire was lighted In the street.
There were patriotic songs BY glee club
Of ladies and gentlemen Of Weston, and
speeches by Professors Hill and Van
Winkle, and Messrs Huntington, Bilyeu,
Rigby. Proebstel and others. The strsst
program was concluded about 10 o'clock,
when large portion Of the people adj
jouned to the opera house where dancing
was enjoyed for number Of hours.
"Uncle" Dick Powers was master Of
ceremonies and made the celebration q
success.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
MORE COMPLICATIONS.
In the Case of Hamilton g. Rourke VS..
Sibson 81 Kerr.

In the Case of Hamilton & Rourke VS..
Sibson & Kerr.
The case of the Hamilton & Rourke
company against Sibson 4 Kerr and the
Hamilton & Rourke Warehouse Sy stem
has taken on new phase somewhat
startling. July the case Gas before
Judge s. a.. Lowell, Of Pendleton, and an
important decision was then rendered by
which E. P. Marshall, receiver Of the
Warehouse System was discharged. Be-
fore his discharge was accepted as final
the defendants we're required to give
100000 bond as assurance OF properly
conducting the business.
During the few days In which the bond
was being obtained and filed the attor-
neys renewed the suit at Dayton, Wash. /,
before Judge Goodman Of Columbia
county. A hearing was had and new
receiver, D. @. Guernsey, banker of
Dayton, was appointed. The case and
method of procedure was the same as
in UmatilIa county except some of the
allegations were made stronger.
Saturday evening the 100000 bond
was filed in Pendleton, and Il. 2. Mar
shall was finally discharged as receiver.
Mr. Marshall accepted the receipts for
the warehouses and delivered the keys
to F. W. Hendley. which was considered
by these men Is placing the warehouses
in possession st Mr.. Hendlsy.
But while this was going on another
movement took place. The newly APP
pointed receiver, D. @. Guernsey, bad
placed an agent at each warehouse and
when Marshall was discharged they
we're Immediately told to take possession
which they did.
While Mr.. Hsndley nolda the keys
and receipts to the warehouses; of the
Hamilton. ROurke Warehouse System,
the warehouses are claimed to be In the
possession Of the Hamilton < Rourke
company. Mr. Hendley insists that the
keys and receipts gave him possession
without any further proceeding and At
torneys Garter & Raley and D. W..
Bailey say for Hamilton 4 Rourke, the
PLAINTIFF, their company has possession
and thus the matter stands.
Legal complications Of the cass are
growing more complicated every day.
The matter Of the right Of q receiver ap.
pointed in one state to hold jurisdiction
over the property in anothg state the ct.
toEneys for the system claim to have been
strongly declared. In the maEteFloi tie
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Robbed the Grove,

A startling incident Of which Mr.. John
Oliver, Of Philadelphia, was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: II was
in most dreadful condition. Ny skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite gradually growing
weaker day BY day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately, friend
advised trying Electric Bitters; and to
my great joy and surprise. the first bottle
made = decided improvement. | con.
tinued their use for three wssks, and am
now well man. know they saved my
life, aud robbed the grave Of another
victim" No one should fail totry them.
Only SO cents per bottle at 9. 9. Osburn's
drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
A Marrow Escape.

James Hudson. Of West on, was at
Bingham Springs for the Fourth Of
July, and indulged with frequency and
enthusiasm in the fine swimming pool,
says the Leader. After remaining in
the inviting water until his strength had
been gradually exhausted without his
knowledge, he esssyed jump from the
spring board and found himself helpless.
He sank four or five times before the
other bathers noticed his distress, and
Walter Morris. also Of Weston. went to
his assistance. Morris was forced be.
meath the water by the struggling Hud-
son, and both were nearly drowned
before they could be rescued. HUDSON
was almost gone, being very weak.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15

lore COMPLICATIONS
In the Case of Hamilton &
Rourke VS.. Sibson 4 Kerr.

Early Monday morning the building
next to the Antelope hotel in Antlope,
Wasco county, occupied by bowling
alley, was discovered to bs on fire.
The people of the town were aroused
and began battle against the flames,
but there was no fire, protection and
little could bs done but to save gooda
and chattels from buildings in the path
of the flames.
1t was but short time until the large
two story building, used for stores un-
derneath and Masonic hall overhead,
was in flames, and almost Immediately
the large red barn, owned by W. D.
Jones Of this city. was in flames. The
fire then crossed the street TO Silver
tooth's saloon, andsin short space OF
time Patterson's notion store and w.
Bolton & Co. 70 immense warehouse and
store were one mass of flames. By
hard work the Antelope Herald building
was saved. From Jones barn the fire
continued its way east and consumed
Kircheiner's blacksmith shop, pr. Pill
kingdoms drug store, the postofice and
notion store conducted by Mrs. John
Bennett and the furniture store Of Gliean
q Brown.
Then the large Occidental hotel caught,
and in few minutes ignited h small
building adjoining and here the fire
spent iteelf and subsidized.
This was an extremely bad time o.
year for Ere to start in Antelope, sayl
The Dalles Times. Mountaineer for a
this season the MERCHANTS usually stool
up very heavily 81 account ef the cheal
rates that goods are hauled for durinl
the wool hauling season. No accident
were reported.
DR.. Pilkington, whose drug store wai
destroyed, went from PeRdleton to Ante
lope. He way for several years agency
physician on the Umatilla reser, alton.
Antelope is so miles south of The
Dalles, and the particulars as to losses
and insurance have not as yet reached
The Dalles, the nearest point on the
railroad.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
scots to Havs Another Picnic.

The members OF the Caledonian So
ciety OF this and Walla Walla counties
are preparing for another great outing to
be held in September or October, as
soon as the rush Of harvest Is over.
Where the picnic will be has not yet
been settled, but II may be in Athena.
In any event it ID determined to have
the most mammoth celebration in the his.
tory OF the Caledonians Of Eastern Ore
gon.
The success OF the demonstration Of
few weeks ago at this place. Is the prln-
ciple reason for the holding OF another
event, and AthenA's hospitality at that
time has caused such grateful feeling
in the hearts OF all Osledonians that as-
tended that It may result In this city be-
inc chosen as the site oi the harvest
affair.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
j. {. Pamplin Under Arrest.

A dispatch appearing in Thursdays
Oregonian from San Francisco an
nounced that Frank Pamplin, recruit
for the First volunteers now at Manila,
was arrested at Camp Merritt on war.
rant from Union county, Or, charging
him with the embezzlement of $500. 1t
is alleged that be obtained the amount
from a resident of Union county upon
the false pretense that he controlled an
irrigation district in Southern Oregon.
Pamplin says he obtained the money,
but denies that the transaction was un-
lawful.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
DAMAGED BY HAT :
Several thousand Bushels
of Wheat Destroyed
PIERCE A HEAVY LOSER
Fierce Storm of Sunday Re-
suits in Serious Loss.

Sunday afternoon, July 10. hail
storm along the foothills 10 to 20 miles
south of Pendleton did considerable
damage to wheat just about ready to cut.
The storm travelled from southwest to
northeast and its trail was several miles
long and one mile vide.
Muir Brothers bad their crop damaged
on 480 acres. so that they will lose in
the neighborhood OF 5000 bushels.
Ole Hendrickson had field Of so
acres, which viii now be but hall a
crop.
B. E. McElroy had a quarter section
in wheat, Of which the hail destroyed
one-half. He estimated that piece Of
ground would yield 20 bushels to the
acre, SO be will loose about 1000 bushels
by the storm.
Henry F. Pierce Is heavy loser, be-
cause the storm struck through the
center Of 500 acres Of bis spring wheat.
His crop was damaged to the extent Of
1000 busheI0.
David Nelson had 500 acres In the
path oil the storm. but. fortunately only
200 acres were damaged, the remaining
800 acres not being touched. On the
200 acres struck by the hail Mr.. Nelson
will lose 1000 bushels OF wheat accord
ing to his estimate In addition Mr..
Nelson bemoans the loss OF fancy cook
house, which cost him s35. Mr.. Nelson
said that he didn't care SO much for the
wheat, but he did hate to lose that cook
house, which he had recently fxed up
for harvest. He said further that the
storm picked the cook house up from
the wagon upon which It was resting.
set 1t down on the ground 40 or SO feet
away and then kept rolling 1t over and
over until it was In fit condition to be
used as kindling wood, rather than for
the purpose originally built.
E. L. Smith has some wheat land
near the storm.swept section, but the
bail only touched one corner OF 1t and
did no real damage thereto.
Ed Zimmerman, who lives north of
Athena. reports considerable damage to
the wheat in his neighborhood as the
result OF the storm.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Mr.. Zick Conspicuous.

Robert Zick, the miller who shot him
self in the head at his residence .on Alta
street Monday evening, says the East
Oregonian. Judge Martin, after having
been told Of the erratic conduct of the
man, decided that be had better be lock
ed up so as to be prevented from doing
injury to himself or family. Deputy
sheriffs took Mr. zick to the county jail
late in the afternoon. After he had been
confined there for couple Of hours Mrs
Zick appeared upon the scene and per-
suaded Judge Martin to release him. No
written official cnmplaint had been filed
with the county court.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
BuckIen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cnts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Pioneer Drug store
G. @. Osburn, proprietor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
BIZ. pARRIN RETURNED.
The. weIl.Known Practitioner Once
More at The Hotel PendIeton.

More at the Hotel PendIeton.
DR.. s. I. Darrin, who is so .favorably
known to the people Of Pendleton and
vicinity for his many cures of various
diseases, arrived in Pendleton June IA,
and is now at has old quarters at the
Hotel Pendleton ready for business.
Since leaving New York he visited the
famous Yellowstone National Park, and
reported most enjoyable trip.
The doctor will remain in Pendleton
until July II, and those who wish to
consult him will find 1t to their advan-
tage to call before that date as this will
be his last visit before returning to his
extensive practice in Portland.
Since his first visit here. DR.. Darrin
has made an enviable record for cures OF
long standing diseases.
The doctor makes specially OF treat
ing diseases by electricity, by which
many cases Of long standing have been
relieved and permanently cured.
His fees are moderate and reasonable
and no case will be undertaken unless
cure ia certain.
Consultation is free, and should there
be case that is incurable, the patient
will be told Immediately, thus saving
any further expenditure of time and
money.
Dr.. Darrin makes specially OF all
diseases of the eye, ear, nose, throat,
catarrh, deafness, bronchitis, lagrippe,
consumption, dyspepsia. constipation,
hesrt, liver and kidney diseases; and
permanently cures all diseases Of the
genito-urinary organs in either sex.
such as syphilis, blood taints, scrotula,
gleet, gonorrhoea, structure. seminal
weakness, spermatorrhoea, loss OF man.
hood and loss of desire or sexual power
in man or woman.
All peculiar female troubles, Irregular
menatruation, leueorrhoea, displace.
ment, ETC., are confidently treated, as
we'll as all acute, chronic and nervou
diseases Of whatever nature, If durable !;
no casesif not durable. Consultation
free.
DR.. DaFrin offers to treat the irst case
Of catarrh. deafness, dyspepsia, neural-
gis and rheumatism fres of charge on
his first Office day in Pendleton.
A liberal offer is also made to treat
the worthy poor free, II the calls are
made between the hours Of 10 and II ..
m.
This is done 10 prove to the general
public his ability and skill.
For those who cannot possibly place
themselves under his immediate care,
he has formulated Home Treatment
system whereby the suffering may use
the best modes Of cure, intending med
icines, batteries and belts. In many
cases bis system has given instantaneous
relief and permanent cure.
The doctor may be found ct his Office
from 10 .. n. to 5 p. m; IRON to 5
evenings, and on sundays. 10 q. N. TO >
pm.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Gold Bearing Ducks.

There was stampede last week from
Eilensburg to point about five miles
north otfhat place, where rsncher
lives who has been selling ducks in town,
nearly-every one Of which has had gold
nuggets In It's gizzard. Paintings Of sur-
face ground along the creek were made,
but only small coiors were found. Be-
lore leaving tEo Of the party bought
four ducks. aIl the rancher had left, On
reaching town tito ducks we're killed and
nuggets to the value IS 20 we're taken
from their gIzzArds. Each duck bad one
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Crops Looking Well.

James A. Maraton returned to PEN
dleton Tuesday after having spent FIVE
days in the wheat country east, south
and west Of Athena, says the East Ore.
gonian. He says the hail storm Of last
Sunday and Monday did very little
damage to wheat in the section Of
country visited By him, and that dam
age from squirrels and other pests was
likewise slight The crops were looking
excellent fora big yield aud the farm
ers, hs was pleased to note, ware all
cheerful
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Earmers Attention.

II you want threshing outfit buy a
J. l. Case for which we bespeak superb
ority over all other machines. To de-
monstrate this assertion we will put an
outfit in your field with an expert engi-
neer and separator tender, run the outfit
until you are convinced that the rig is
what We claim for it. A complete outfit
can be seen at our warehouse about May
10th. ATHENA MERCANTILE Co.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Heid for Stealing Horses

Thomas Biggs, who was charged with
horse stealing, had his preliminary
examination before Justice Parkes
Wednesday afternoon. He was held un-
der $500 bonds to appear before the next
session Of the grand jury, and failing to
furnish bonds went to jail
Briggs is accused of aeveral smaller
ofienses and is the man who was given
his freedom from the city jail If be
would climb the flag pole.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Thousands Celebrate

With thsnkfulness their restoration to
health by the use Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
They have tried other medicines and
have failed to obtain relief. They
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla and it did
them good. They persevered in its use
and it accomplished permanent cures.
Do you wonder that they praise it and
recommend it to your
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
BODY WAS cREMATEp.
Murder of John Linn Investigated by
Coroner's Jury.

Coroner's Jury.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Harris.
Coroner Cheshire and Deputy Sheriff
Croner returned from Alder Springs
Saturday with the remains of John Linn,
who was murdered at that place on the
evening Of June Is. Courtland Green,
who was with Claude Branton when the
murder was committed, accompanied
them as guide. They found a number of
pieces Of human bones in the ashes of
the camp fire, and articles Of clothing
about the place. Everything indicated
that the body had been chopped to
pieces and carefully ,cremated. The
coroner's jury returned verdict, accus-
ing Claud Branton Of the murder. The
remains found were brought to Eugene
and will be preserved for use at the trial.
II was learned that Linn was a member
Of the Woodmen camp at Condor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Your Eace

Shows the state Of your feelings and
the state of your healthas well. Impure
blood makes itself apparent in pale
and eallow complexion, Pimples and
Skin Eruptions. II you are feeling weak
and worn out and do not have healthy
appearance you should try Acker's
Blood lixir. 1t cures all blood diseases
where cheap sarsaparillas and so called
purifiers fail; knowing this we sell every
bottle on guarantee.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Einnsrn,s Restaurant Robbed.

Martin Finnern's restaurant in the
Masonic block was entered by thieves
early Saturday morning and robbed of
quantity Of hams, bacon and canned
goods. says the Pendleton Tribune
Some small change in cigar box near
where the canned goods were was over.
looked.
Entrance was made through a
q rear window, pane Of glass being cut
out. There is no clue to the burglars.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15

appointment Of Mr. Marshall in Oregon /,
Judge Thomas Bsniz, OF Walla Walla,
decided that his confirming the appoint
meut for sbe state Of Washington was not
necessary. Various opinions are ex-
pressed by attorneys on this question,
bat none have expressed Themselves
firmly.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
a Timely Warning.

Grain saved is money made. To sase
the grain use Fry's Concentrated Squir-
rel Poison. This preparation is the
cheapest and most economics. for the
farmers. One grain kills. Guaranteed.
Price 25c. per can or $3.50 per case Of
tTo dozen. For sale By all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15

s. P. Shut, recently manager Of the
Condor Globe, with twelve years ex-
perience a. publisher in Gillian
county, purchased the SumpteE News Of
J. Nat Hudson. He will take charge
next week. Under his management.
the paper viii be Independent in politics
DIR. Hudson will remain in Eumpter and
practice law. He may possibly return
to journalism later
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Senator Drops into Satire.

A satirical republican senator from
New England evolved the following lines
recently after reading q list of army
nominations, in which the names Of so
many sons Of so many distinguished
sires appeared. They have since at
tanned q vide private circulation:
Sons of great men all remind as
We may make our lives sublime,
And, with papa's push behind ne,
We can get there every time.n
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
1 ost llis Grip.

F.:C. Marquardsen, connected with the
Athena Mercantile company. returned
from Portland Wednesday morning. lie
placed bic grip on seat IN the Q. r. y.
depot waiting room In Pendleton, while
he stepped out foF moment, says the
East Oregonian. When he returned he
found that some person lacking IN prob.ty
but long on gall, had gotten away Wit
his property, and be bad 20 70 pf r.
Athena short one vallae HA vi'i Z Y
bis valiae on bis back Iike 4 = .pAacs
when travelling hefeaisas, 4 Z Wiz 4FaRa
no chances wish dishcneat lpieeEeya.s hgt'
public l9aseg,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15

or more nupgeis. lone Of which we're
smaller than the end OF a lead pencil
some being as thick as an ordinary kuite
blade Arrangements are being made to
secure au option on the land, which is
owned by Portland man. II 1t can be
secured development work will be COM
menced at once.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
The following cards have recently
bssn received for publication.

Wonderful Cure of Epilepsy.
Mr.. Editor IL can say with pleasure
that my daughter is nearly cured Of
epilepsy by DR.. Darrin's electrical and
medical treatment. She had been
afflicted many years. / can recommend
DR.. Darrin. Refer any one to me at
Helix, Oregon. JOHN WITT.
Afflicted Twenty Years.
Mr.. Editor Since II years old Il am
now 80 have been troubled with kid
ney complaint. DIR. Darrin cured me last
fall so I feel nothing Of it. / reside 20
miles northeast Of Pendleton and can be
referred to by letter or in person.
FRANK HOLMAN.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15
Printers are Going 10 organize.

The journeymen printers Of Pendleton
will meet at the Tribune Office at 1880
o'clock Sunday afternoon to organize
branch Of the International Typo.
graphical union. PendIeton Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-07-15

Acker's English Remedy will stop a
cough at any time, and will cure the
worst cold in twelve hours, or money
refunded. 25 cts. and so cts. Palace
Drug Store, VIM. Mcbride, prop.