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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
A'Clexer lick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. ANY body can
try il who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles
We mean lie can cure himself right
away by taxing Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system,
acts as stimulant to the Liver and
Kidneys, ia blood purifier and nerve
tonic 1t cures Constipation, Head
ache, Painting Spells, Sleeplessnes and
Melancholy 1t is purely vegetable, a
mild laxative, and restores the system
to its natural vIgor. Try Electric Bit
ters and be convinced that they are
miracle worker. Every bottle guaran-
teed Only soc bottle at Pioneer
Drug Store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Millions Given Away.

Il is certainly gratifying to the public
to know ct cne concern ia the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and sutfering The proprieIors
Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Coda. he given
away over ten million trial boi les Of
this great medicine and have tie sat-
iafaction of knowing that it has Olred
thousands Of hopeless cssea. Astl ma,
Bronchitis, hoarsensss and all disea6es
of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are
surely cured by it Cali on G. G..
Osburn druggist, and get trial bottle
free. Regular size Soc. and ST.. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Ths State Election

The election returns for the state show
that the vote is about the same az that
cast for supreme judge in June, 1895,
So, 200 It will probably be a little more
than 10000 smaller than the vote cast at
the presidential election in 1895, which
was 95,5l8. The vote on governor, as
far as returned, with official canvass to
be made in 10 Of the 80 counties in The
state, is 2,17S 1t will probably req uIrs
another week 10 secure official returns
from all the counties, on account of their
remotenese from telegraph and telephone
lines.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Deputies seIecle ed.

It is understood that Sheriff elect t
Blakeley has named three Of bis dep
ulies. T. D. Taylor, formerly Of this
city, but nos Of Pendleton, and @. P.
Davis, Of Pendleton, will bs Mr. Blake
ley's ofIies deputies. 1t is said that Of
tha Two field Deputies, Joseph Blskeley,
brother Of ;hs new sheriff, has been
eelected as one. Joe" as be is iami-
liarIy known. has had vast amount Of
experience as an official, having served
as Gillian county's sheriff John Endi-
colt, OF Pendiesoa, is being talked of BY
bis numerous iIisnds as being likely to
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Gsrhing Flat Items.

Everything on the Flat is looking very
we'll except Jiaks Taylor'S potato crop
1t will look all right when Jinks comes
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whiteman are attend.
ing the campmeeting at Waitsburg this
week.
A fresh coat oi paint adds very much
to the appearance OF Mr.. Dudley's barn.
Red, white and blue" "hurrah!" for
Jinks, he ia patriotic as long as he don't
have to fight.
j.. N. B. Gsrking will soon begin cut
ting his hay crop. Alfalfa is the stuff
for cattle
Miss Fannie Scott closed her three
months schoel at the Union school
house.
Joe Scott is so fond OF riding his
wheel that he does not always take his
guards, consequently he comes home
with his troaser legs rather stringy at
the bottoms.
More rain, more rest, inore wheat
more time, AMI whole lot more grin
near the farmers chin. "Bijou."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

was signed by somebody with an un.
prouncable Polish name who called him
sell sroadmaster."
Dr.. Thomas pronounced his silment
heart disease. Articles found on his
person we're Swedish bible. small
quantity Of salt, a pipe smoking tobacco.
red cotton handkerchief and Sl.85 in
money. Milton Eagle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
PORTLAND EXPOSITION.
Will Not be Conducted for Gain but
for the General Good.

Will Not be Conducted for Gain but
for the General Good.
The exposition to be held in Portland
this year, opening September % and
closing October %, promises to be the
larsest, best and most successful ever
held. In 1895 and 1895 it was given
under the auspices of well !knewn bueI-
ness men OF Portland, as it will be this
year. 1t is conducted, not for profit or
gain on the part OF the committee, but to
display to the people OF the Pacific
Northwest and to many Eastern visitors
who may be sojourning in our midst,
The wonderful resources OF this favored
portion OF four country. There will be
given prizes consisting OF cups, medals
and diplomas for all the best and most
msritorious exhibits Iof grain, grasse 9,
fruit, ltreeh and preservedl vegetables,
etc, Exhibits from Eastern Oregon are
solicited Space is free; exhibits will
be transported without cost and there
will bs no expense to any exhibitor
Any one wishing to make exhibits or
inquiries concerning the exposition will
receive prompt reply By addressing the
secretary Of the Oregon Industrial Ex
posItion, Portland, Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
FOR A GOOD TIME.
The Fourth CT July TO Be Celebrated
at Bingham Syringe.

The Fourth CT July TO Be Celebrated
at Bingham Springs.
There will he grand celebration at
Bingham Springs of three days duration
the 4th, 9Th and 9th of July.
No pains will be spared 10 make this
celebration most enjoyable one. The
elegant dance hall will be thrown open
each day from 10 q. m. to IL M, 2 to A p.
N. and from s p. no. to the wee small
hours.
Kirkman's orchestra will furnish fine
music. Persons wishing to dance will
be charged one dollar couple or fifty
centa each; this includes all the dances
for the 4th, 9th and 9th, children fir ee
All are invited There will be no charges
for gate entrance.
The swimming pool has always been
found great attraction Bathing suits
are kept on hand.
For further information address,
MRS II. E. WINGARD, Proprietrees,
Bingham Springs, Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Died suddenly.

On Tuesday morning DR. Thomas WAS
summoned to attend 6 stranger who was
reported dangerously III at the home Of
Charles F. Saunders. fruit grower
living hall mile below FFeexater. The
doctor responded promptly to the call,
but upon his arrival he found THAI the
unfortunate man wss past all medical
aid as death had come to his relief shortly
alter the messenger departed.
The dead man WAS stranger and
there was nothing on his person indicat
ing name except a certificate that Isaac
Erickson had worked his road tax for
the year 1895. The certificate was
pied Oregon City. ApriLS. 1898, " and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

be the other field deputy. He is at
present engaged in the livery business.
food men have been selected as as
sistants to the sheriff elect, and indics-
tions are that the sheriff's Office of Una
tilIa county will DO looked after by the
new administration in thorough and
competent manner.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
RoBBEo THE "coRNER"

a Slot Machine, Liquor and Cigars
Taken
With the aid of an TX, some ptrson or
persons gained entrance through the
back door of Booher Brothers. saloon
and helped themselves TO slot machine,
half gallon of whisky and box Of
cigars.
The slot machine. which was new
tangled arrlugsmeni OF large proportion
was not taken for its own precious worth
but for its well filled Golfers of nicSels.
The machine was taken to the 0. r.
& N. track, near the mill, where the
lock was wrenched off and between $40
and SIS taken fron the box. There is
no clue as to who the guilty parties are,
but the suspicion is that hobos are ac-
countable for the offence.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
A False Report.

Sometime ago it was rumored that W..
w. Jacobs, we'll known In Athena, was
drowned by the sinking of ship bound
for Alaska. The Press is pleased to
make the statement that the report is
not true, Our fellow townsman j. H.
Hiteman, has in his possession clip.
ping from Tillamook paper an account
of memorial day exercises in W hich Mr.
Jacobs took a prominent part.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

Moki tea positively cures sick head
ache, indigestion and constipation. A
delightful herb drink. Removes all
eruptions Of the skin, producing per-
feet complexion, or money refunded. 25
cents and 80 cents. Palace Drug Store,
VIM, Mcbride, prop
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

John Toy, an old Baker county miner,
was killed in his mine on Chicken creek,
near Weatherby, some time between
Sunday and Wednesday last The body
was found Wednesday, Toy was work.
ing in the mine, when the bracing gave
way and thousands OF tons o. rock came
down upon him. Toy was native of
Ireland and was 6S years old
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best sslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, cores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands chilblains.
corns, and ali skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or.money refunded, Price % cents per
box. For sale by Pioneer Drug store
G. 9. Osburn, proprietor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

Weston has employed the following
teachers in the public school for the
coming year: Principal, Prof. Mitchell,
Of Albany; teachers. Norval Bradley,
Niss Pearl Wills, Miss Mabel Eslson,
Miss Daisy wilson The young ladies'
who are employed are graduates Of the
normal school, Of Weston. and are con-
sideTed excellent teachers
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

s. Q. T. Jones, Milesbnrg, Pa, writes
IL have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risefs ever since they we're introduced
bere and must say that I have never
used any pills in my family during forty
years OF house keeping that gave such
satisfactory results az laxative or ca
thartic-" Palace Drug Store. VIM. Nc
Bride. Prop.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

The 0 R, & N. is going to huild new
bridges in Omatilla county and Wash
ington. Two will be built at Cay use,
one at Bingham Springs, one near
Winona and one at Telocaset. -Four
will be $50 feet long, and one 1870 feet.
force Of men are now at work.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

G. Z. Parker. Sharon, Wis. writes: -
Il have used DaWitt's Witch Haze
saiye for itching piles and it always
steps them in two minutes consider
DaWiit's Witch Hazel ealye the greatest
pile cure on the market" Palace Drug
Store, Wm. Mcbride, Prop.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
a Timely Warning.

Grain saved is money made, To save
the grain use Fry'a Concentrated squir-
rel Poison. This preparation is the
cheapest and most economical for the
farmers. One grain kills. Guaranteed.
Price 25c, per can or $3.50 per case of
two dozen. For sale by all druggists.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

Acker's dyspepsia tablets are sold on a
positive guarantee. Cures heart burn,
raising of the food. distrese after eating
or any form of dyspepsia One little
tablet gives immediate relief. 25 cents
and so cents. Palace Drug Store, Wm.
Mcbride, prop.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Taken Up.

One bay mare, brand A. w. on left
shoulder, 8 years old, weight about 800
One black mare, brand N. on left
shoulder, age 8 years, weight $50.
The above described animals were
taken up in Athena, and impounded on
June 8, lS0S and unless redeemed by
owner, will be sold to the highest bidder
at the city pound Of Athena on Tuesday,
June IA, 1898.
G. M. GARDEN, Marshal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

Prof. Elmer E. Watts, of Portland,
has been employed as principal Of the
Milton schools. Word is just at hand
that he accepts the position. Professor
Watts holds papers showing him to be
well qualified for the position.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

Bryan T. Potter, Baker City's efficient
postmaster, is in receipt of notification
that Baker City's postoffice has been
raised from the third class to second
class and that his salary will be in.
creased from $500 to s22OO, to take
effect July /.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Public Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that ! will apply 10
the Mayor and common council Of the city OF
Athena, oregon, at q meeting thereof 10 be
10 sell spiTituous, malt and Vinous liquors
IN less quantities than one quart. said liquors
TO be sold only in n building situated on the
JACK HESS,
Dated June Is, 1875. Applicant.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Veterinary Surge on.

Mr., H. H. Muecke, the we'll known
veterinary surgeon, will be in Athena on
Wednesday. June 90 Anyone wishing
his services can zee him by calling at
tho Palace Drug Store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Public Notice

Notice Is hereby given that will apply to
the Mayor and common council OF the city OF
Athena, Oregon. at "A meeting thereof TO be
held on the 18th day OF June, 1895 for ~
license 10 sell spirituous malt and yinous
liquors IN less quantities than one quart, said
liquors 10 be sold only I'm building situated
ON the northeast corner OF lot IN block 5, Of
said city. 81 T. BAILEY,
Dated, June 3, 1898. Applicant.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

Zone Minute Cough Cure Is the best
preparation have ever sold or used and
I can't say too much in it's praise. p-L.
M. Kennop, Merchant, 0dell, Ga.
Palace Drug Store, Wm. Mcbride. Prom,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

John 2. Wager, OF Portland. will de-
liver the Fourth of July oration in PEN
dleton. Mr.. Wager is former resident
OF this county and once represented the
people In the state senate.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

One Minute is not long, yet relief is
obtained in half that time by the use Of
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t prevents
consumption and quickly cures colds,
Group, bronchitis, pneumonia, la grippe
and all threat and lung troubles. Palace
Drug Store, VIM. Mcbride, Prop.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24

The merit of Hoods Sareaparllla
Is literally written in blood.
1t is traced in the vital fluid
OF millions OF the human race.
It cures oil diseases arising
From or promoted by impure
Blood by its intrinsic merit as,
The One True Blood Purifier.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
FEELER'S BILLIARD HALL

Carries the beet line Of Ciearr, Tobaecos
and soft drinks in the city. Call
and inspect his stock.
Athena, Oregon
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-06-24
Milton Has a Principal

G. NJ. GARDEN, Marshal
The evening times., 1898-07-01
AT MOLE ST. NICHOLAS.
Getting Access to the Cable-Th,
Governor and the Army.

Getting Accersi to the Cable-The
Governor and the Army.
A correspondent of Santiago who vivid
ly remembers a visit to Mole ST. Nicholas
writes as follows:
In the hope that the United States may
lease the privilege of Mole ST. Nicholas as
naval coaiing station. the governor of
the ACCOMPLISHMENT of Haiti is most cor
dial to Americaps. This means that the
Mole is quite at our service. for the gov
ernor is supreme in the settlement. hav-
ing an army of about 100 this aide-de-camp
says, although the total population is but
500. none being white and without fear of
him. save two New York reporters, two
came the chief cable station of the West
Indian fleet and favorite place for dis
patch boats to run to when there was
news to be sent.
mo light marks spit or bar in its
vicinity, and if one tries to make II for
the first time al night the experience is
a novelty indeed-steering by chart and
compass through the dark towards the
high shore. which presently gives way
and incloses the ship in a bowl-like place
1t seems small distance to shore, and
the hills appear TO slope down to our
very bows. Come out shouts some one
into the cabin, and see US sail up a
mountain There is no whistling for a
pilot nor any waiting at quarantine or
customs. Dead ahead burn watchfires
and dropping boat We pull for the most
The evening times., 1898-07-01

brilliant and beckoning. 1t is that Of the
shore sentry. Immediately, as we step
ashore somewhat bewildered by the
black figures with bayoneted guns weirdly
silhouetted before the fire. heavy hand are
laid on our shoulders. and We are told
in strange outlandish French that we
must go to the governor. Up straggiy
street, past low frame dwellings. we are
marched, one of our barefooted sailors
complaining of land-crabs, lizards. ana
scorpions. till suddenly, by the reflection
of a watchfire in the single street. the
ominous outlines of a cannon. with men
in dutiful business-like attitudes about II,
break upon our startled eyes Another
revolution, we fancy, and as We pass in
from, of the. shining brass muzzle, suspi-
cious of the discriminating facilities of
those in control. the sensations of all are
expressed and relieved by some telling
expletives from the sailormen.
.'Just beyond We halt al Il miserable lit
tie house in front of which soldiers loiter
in motley array. and pass drowsy body
guard into the governors audience room.
where around a board table. covered
first with piece OF oilcloth and then with
a bed sheet. sit four solemn. black mill
tary worthless loaded on shoulder. breast
and coat-tail with gilt cord and brass but
tons. Among these is the son of the gov
ernor a youth educated in a New Jersey
military academy. who is the flower of
the army and of the city. One of the
New York reporters being the special
chum-for business purposes-of the gov
ernors son, the declaration which We
make of the fact that We are from
newspaper dispatch boat is amply suffi-
sient, especially as this reporter has
nudsed the governor into recognizing a
way to make the visitations of dispatch
boats governmental or newspaper. lucra-
tive
Thence. by order. the shore sentry.
carrying two lanterns, escorts us out.
through half a mile of briers and cacti.
to the cable house the escort. which is
really the army. stopping at frequent in
tervals to pick the thorns from its feet
OF course the cable is not to be operated
until after breakfast in the morning: so
We intrust our dispatches to the more
friendly of our reporters and return to
the governor hearing that health GER
tificate costing 100 francs is the only clear
ance paper customary for vessels which
expect to come again. Those not requir-
ing future favors may skip this formality:
otherwise the papers are handicap. for
the possessions of st. Nicholas health
The evening times., 1898-07-01

guarantee is quite likely to hold one for
ten days quarantine in the next port. AT
the palace a portly yellow person. rising
from bed in pajamas. dictates. prompted
and abetted by one of the diplomatic re-
porters. a statement that no sickness pre-
walls in the Mole. nor indeed in the re-
public. Securing this, nothing more is
incumbent upon the visitors. except to
witness parade of the army-numbering
about thirteen, outside of drummers and
fifers.
zone of the interesting details of the
second shelling of the coast defenses at
Santiago tmentioned briefly already by
cablep. was performed by the gunboat
Dolphin. popularity known during Mr..
CleveIand's administration as the Pres
ident's yacht" and further known to ma
val men as the ship which broke John
Roach Firing had ceased. and the ves-
sells taking part withdrew off shore. Pres
emily the Dolphin. breaking from the rest.
steamed back and began a spirited ac-
ton against something on land There
was a railway bridge in sight. so the sup
position was that she was trying to knock
the slender steel supports from under 1t.
But presently her business was plain to
sight At one end of the bridge there
was a short tunnel: into this a train had
hurried and stopped. having escaped the
solid shot with which the Dolphin had
attempted to strike II. 1t was, as l say.
a short tunnel When the engineer had
his locomotive hidden. the rear of the
train was still exposed: and when the
conductor ordered him forward SO as to
cover the rear the locomotive as far as
its bell projected from the tunnels
mouth Thus the Dolphin kept it dodg-
ing. until a shell to the rear tore up rails
and bed, and another to the front detach-
ed a piece of the hill and stuffed the
tunnels mouth with it. Having actually
put the enemy into a hole. the Dolphin
turned back to the flagship and report
ed that she had captured prize. but
found it impossible to tow it into port"
The evening times., 1898-07-01
A Cure for Dysentery.

A correspondent or The Times suggests
that those persons. especially the SOL
diers at the front and at Camp Alger.
who are suffering from dysentery will
find speedy and cheap relief by using
half teaspoonful of powdered willow
charcoal in half a glass of water every
few hours. The correspondent adds that
cents worth of the PREPARATION will
cure 100 men.
The evening times., 1898-07-01

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will be
interested in the experience of Mr.. W. M
Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance, Provf-
dence. R. i. He says: For several years
have been almost a constant sufferer
from diarrhoea, the frequent attacks COM
pletely prostrating me and rendering me
unfit for my duties at this hotel About
two years ago travelling salesman kindly
gave me a small bottle of Chamberlain s
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Much to my surprise and delight its ef-
fects were immediate. Whenever 1 felt
symptoms of the disease I would fortify
myself against the attack with a few
doses of this valuable remedy. The result
has been very satisfactory and almost
complete relief from the afffiction." For
sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and re-
tail druggist, 9sS F st. nw.. and Conn. ave-
and s st. NV. and 1923 Md. ave. ne.
The evening times., 1898-07-01
UNDERTAkERS.
!. WILLIAM LEE,
UNDERTANER
332 Pa. Ave. N. w.
First-clcss Service. Phone. 13S.s
Sword for Captain Dyer.

The contract has been awarded for the sword
to be presented Capt. N. 81 Dyer, of the cruiser
Baltimore. a testimonial of his services on the
Baltimore in the battle of Manila. The sword
and scabbard will be handsome pieces of work.
On the scabbard will be anchor and in
scription, showing to whom, by whom. and for
what the sword presented On
side Of the blade will be representation Of the
Washington Monument and On the other side will
be the seal of the city of Baltimore. the Battle
Monument and the cruiser Baltimore. The gift
will he held for presentation upon the occasion
Of Capt. Dyer's first visit 10 Baltimore.
The evening times., 1898-07-01
Tide Table,

Today-Low tide at 4:53 a. m. and 5:13
p. M: high tide. 1l:27 a. m. and 11:3s p. m.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and conditiin of the water
at s a. M: Great Falls-Temperature
81: condition. 36. Receiving Reservoir
Temperature. 81: condition at north
connection, So; condition at south con-
nection. SO. Distributing Reservoir
Temperature. 81: condition at influent
gatehouse, 36; effiuent gatehouse, SO.
City Lights.
Gas lamps are lighted at S:37 p. m: ex-
tinguishing begun at 3:f a. m. The
lighting is begun one hour before the
hour named. Arc lamps are lighted at
s:22 p. M; extinguished at 4:02 a. m.