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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28

The Conservatives claim that they are
going to gain in the elections, but no one
outside of the party believes this to be a
fact, and the probability is that they will
do no more than retain their present
seats. if they do even that. They are
also rather split up, and lack an inspir-
ing cause for which to agitate as well as
a satisfactory leader to follow Freiherr
Won Stumm. although by no means their
recognized leader, is probably the most
influential member of the party. He is
said TO influence the kaiser more than
any one of his ministers, and has been
nicknamed king Stumm" on account of
his power at court: but in the country
at large he cannot be said to be looked
up to by many outside of his immediate
political sympathizers. He is merely
wealthy manufacturer, who has under
stood how to make himself popular in
certain narrow circle. The political be-
lief OF the Conservatives is easily de-
fined. They are determined supporters Of
the monarchy, as well as of the existing
order of things, in so far as it protects
them, but they favor hardly anything
in the way of reform which appeals
strongly to the middle classes and the
! workingmen. They hate the Social Dem
ocrats and try on every occasion to
! counteract their agitation.
| 1T is the Agrarians. Catholics and So
| cial Democrats who are likely to do best
! in the elections They are the
main political parties in German poll
tics at present, and the Government will
| have to make its peace with them as best
| it can in the next Reichstag. The Agra
| rians, who come mainly from the differ
ent Conservative factions, viii probably
| be willing to meet it half way. if the
ministers introduce bills which favor
their interests, but they realize their
strength as they never did before, and
/ do not feel bound to support government
| measures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28

The Connecticut Governor wants to
keep his militia strictly for home con-
sumption. He is not apparently aware
that it is completely at the orders of the
President whenever he chooses to as
sumo that there is imminent danger of
war, insurrection or invasion. He can
order it to China if it 50 pleases him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28
Ready and Fearless.

0'rom the Richmond Dispatch.
The South is not cgmoring for war whether
or no. but it tells the President and Congress
that Thln the exigenoy arises the country may
rely uron us 10 do our duty enthusiastically and
ia.Iela.-LN--
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28
Giving Good Advice.

07rom the Chicago News)
Johnnie" said mother 10 her six-year-old
son, is ii possible that l overheard you teaching
tie parrot 10 swcar2''
No, MAMMA" replied Johnnie; "a was just
telling il what it mustn't say.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28

Ffom the New York Mail and Expressly
WeJler declares that ii war breaks out he will
return to Cuba Immediately. In that case he
would be wise ii he settled all his personal affairs
before starting.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28
a Wise Course.


From the Manchester UniOn)
Senior Polo is doing considerable talking, but
it may be said in his favor that he does not show
any injurious letter-writing propensitils.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28

was that the chancellor OF the empire
would return the favor shown him by
the Reichstag in accepting the code by
bringing in soon new and liberal Yer
einsgeset4. applicable throughout the
country. He promised to do this, but
year and more has gone by since he
pledged himself and nothing has as yet
been done. No woman. for instance, can
have anything to do with a political So
ciety in Prussia, and clubs are also for
hidden to combine and have a centralized
organization. When such organization
takes place it is either secret or the gov
eminent shuts its eyes to it. The latter
is the case among the parties favorable
to its policy but it is continually bother
ing the Social Democrats. who reply very
aptIy: why don't you prosecute the
Conservatives, too?" What the country
now wants is a liberal law which shall
obtain in all the provinces alike. and the
agitation for it is likely to have consider
able to do in the outcome of the election.
The economic discussion will consist
largely of arguments for and against
the protection of the farmers. The Ag-
rarians contend that Germany ought to
be an agricultural country, or, at least
heavily protect what agriculture it has,
and the manufacturers who are largely
Liberals say that it is obviously a manu-
featuring country, and must buy its
foods where they can be bought the
cheapest The government has arranged
| treaties with different countries concern
ing the importation OF agricultural pro-
ducts, and the Agrarians want these
changed so that what they produce will
have to be bought at higher prices. The
ma ~ufacturers demand, the other
haI..., that the treaties be maintained
and that still others be contracted which
will make bread even cheaper. Just now
! the Agrarians are strong, and the pro-
| liability is that the government will have
| to make them concessions in the next
| Reichstag. They contend that their es-
| tateS are going to rack and ruin because
| there is not enough protection for what
! they cultivate, and they are so bound
up with the Prussian monarchy, both by
! birth and tradition, that it will be diff
/ cult for the government to ignore their
claims. The industrial workman. how
ever. naturally wants the cheapest bread
that can be bought in the market. and
| the agitators are telling him that he is
not going to have it if he has to buy it
/ at prices fixed by the large landowners.
| So the matter stands. and it will be
known in a few months which argument
| has prevailed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28
Membership
which
would
rac1rlt for

As can be easily seen from these figures,
it is to the interests of the Social Demo-
Gratis to agitate for proportional repre-
sentation, and this they are now doing.
The present Reichstag constituencies We're
determined by the constituencies Of 1871.
and contained at that time a population
of one hundred thousand each The av-
erage population of an electoral district
in the census Of 1890 had. however, risen
to 1914 asa, and this increase was almost
wholly confined to the towns the agrf-
cultural population having in general de-
clined Agriculture IS consequently over
represented and industry under-repre-
scented to an enormous extent. Many con-
stituencies are the strongest centers of
Social Democracy. Thus Berlin. with a
population of nearly two millions, has
only six members in the Reichstag, and
five of these are Social Democrats. In
one of the divisions, represented by I.ieb-
knecht fifty-one thousand Social Demo-
cratic votes We're given, while no other
party obtained more than fifteen thou
sand, and the aggregate adverse vote was
under thirty thousand. The constitution
provides that a periodical redistribution
shall be made, but this article has up to
date remained d dead letter.
! The economic situation of the country
is to be the main topic of discussion in
tho campaign, but the present law of as
ISOLATION will also come in for consider
able criticism When the Reichstag pass
ed the imperial code of laws which is
to take effect in 1890 the understanding
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28

Communications INTENDED for publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written.
and must in all cases be accompanied b. the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected COM
mUuiCaJions Will not be preserved, and only man
uscTipts Of obvious importance VIII be returned
10 their authors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-28
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Readers Of The Times who may at any time
be unable 10 procure copies Of it at any news
stand OF railroad station or railroad trains, viii
confer a favor upon the management by sending
10 this ofice information of the fact.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
RELIEVED OF HEART TROUBLE
Mrs. Liunie Long Grateful 10 Dr..
Carrin WIZ Has Concluded to
Remain Until March I.
(Pendleton Republican }

ottH sFhO tfdo OOuCtuueu u
Remain Until March /.
(Pendleton Republican
Among the thousands who have been
successfully treated by DIR. Darrin,
none has better reputation for telling
the truth than Ms. Linnie Long. What
she says comes IRON grateful heart in
order that others, who may be suffering
from similar disease, may be treated and
cured as che was. She thus benefits
her friends by giving them the advant.
age oil her experience. Following is hel
straightforward testimony:
To the Public: / wish to add nv
testimony to the hundreds that have
been cured by Dr.. Darrin. was one OF
the fret patients going under the doc
tors treatment, and | am happy to say
1 am about cured of heart disease, bron
chitis and general debility. My son Kyle
has been cured by the doctor, his trouble
being weak lungs and a severe cough Of
two years standing. l will gladly
enswer any questions concerning the
'.3ctor's electrical treatment either in
person OF by letter. reside two miles
north west from Pendleton.
Mrs Linnie Long
DR.. Darrin can be consulted free at
the Pendleton hotel, Pendleton Ore.
gon, until March l. Hours 10 m. to
5p. m. and 7 to s in the evening
Sunday 10 q. na to 3 p. m.
Patients desiring treatment should
come soon as many cases require the
second operalion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
Personal.

Deputy Sheriff Kimburk was up from
PendIeton Tuesday.
Mrs. Wm. Mcbride was in PendIeton
few days this week.
Mrs @. O. Sharp, Of Pendleton, is
visiting her sister, Mrs A. M. Gillis.
Mrs. Geo. Proebstal, OF Weston, spent
Wednesday with relatives in town.
District Attorney Bean was up from
Pendleton Wednesday on official busI.
nees
y. A Maloney has returned from Ia
coma where he has been visiting his
sister.
Mrs. Letha MnIkey, of Walla Walla,
has been visiting her sister, Miss Della
Estes.
Mrs. Maud Wrigh', Of Portland, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Proebstel
Mrs. j. X. Sailing left on Wednesday
evenings train for visit with relatives
in California.
John Keller, of Walls Walla, has de-
cided not 10 locate in Athena, aud has
returned to the Garden City"
Nr. Logan, Of Oakesdale, WASH, Who
has been visiting bis daughter Mrs s..
A. Henry, has returned to his home.
Mrs. Wilkinson went over to WalIa
Walla Wednesday to meet Mrs. Horne
ius, friend, who comes from an east.
ern state.
Claud Catch, Grand Master |. o. o.
r., Of the state Of Ofegon, will meet
with Wild Horse Lodge, No 10, Of this
city, next Tuesday evening.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
Purchased Machinery.

Tharp Bros have purchased the
machine shop department of Spencer,
Luna & Lippold, and the mostof it has
been moved to the Dodd building, which
is occupied By the firm. This machinery
was once before owned by the Messrs
Tharp and was sold by them before go.
ing to the willamette valley, some two
years ago The Tharps expect TO com
plets arrangements in the near future
whereby they will manufacture hack
and wagon wheels on an extensive
scale. 1t is said that wheels manufact
ured 10 dry climate give much better
service than those made in the valley
and on the Sound, and find ready sale
in preference to the latter. With the
purchase Of this machinery, ais comes
a change in the firm tf Spencer, L ma &
Lippold. Mr.. Spencer has pure assed
the interest OF both Luna and Lippold
and will conduct the business
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
A CHANCE.
AProbabIe Opportunity for the Reader
to Make Money.

1
AProbabIe Opportunity for the Reader
to Make Money.
The ending for us of five years OF
business in Pendleton is near at hand,
February 4, and as We have accumu-
lated zone styles and some short lines
of shoes, that 1t is necessary to get out
Of the store by cutting the prices below
what such goods can be bought for, We
will commence on January 3, and con.
tinue until February !, a spot cash sale.
We mean that for cash paid at time OF
purchase We will sell shoes at prices be.
low anything ever offered in Pendleton.
We do not mean everything 10 the
store will be sold below cost. for they
won't but we do mean there will be sew
eral hundred styles that can be bought
of Us during this sale for less money
than we paid for them, aud as we buy
shoes for less money than any one In
Pendleton this affords the reason why we
sell for less.
We are going to sell more shoes in
January than we did last year and that
is big job, for we did big business
last year.
II you need shoes in the next three
months you can save money by coming
to zee II we are lying about this sale.
Thanking you for your patronage for
the past year, and asking the continu.
ance Of the same for the present one,
and wishing you all happy and pros.
porous New Year, We are,
Yours for business,
CLEAVER BRos.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14

encored that they returned with another
fine selection, Our orchestra is rapidly
coming to the front as musical organl.
cation and will row rank second to none
in the county.
A piano duo by Messrs. Mueller and
Freis called for an encore which was
pleasantly responded to. MIR. Mueller
gave two or three comic songs, latest
8hits, which were we'll received. The
'cOHeertsclosed with a selection by the
orchestra. Three beautiful pianos were
in evidence.
The audience was disappointed in the
omission OF two numbers, solo BIZ Mrs.
ellis and a duet by Mrs. Gillis and Mrs.
Sharp, owing.to the illness OF the former
lady.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
Local Telephone si stem.

Arrangements have been perfe cted by
the Inland Telephone Company which
will result in the establishment OF a
local telephone exchange for Athena.
Several subscriptions to the enterprise
have already been made and the com
pany have promises Of others. The low
rate Of 81 30 per phone per month is
being offered Should the system be
pat in, it will RESULT most advantageous.
ly to the business men OF the town,
These phones can be connected instantly
with the long distance lines through the
central office. Long distance communni-
cations will not be included 10 the 81 so
per month rate, but be collected month
ly at REDUCED rates perhaps,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
LOST HER VOICE.

How Mrs, Duncan Was Cured With
Electricity by DR.. Darrin.
To the Public: Seeing so many cures
published prompts me to tell what has
been done for me. One year ago /
took a severe cold, which resulted in
catarrh, bronchitis and cough. This
troubled me incessantly until last Sep
tember my voice gave away so l could
only speak in whisper, caused from
thickening of the vocal cords. From
that time on l tried many remedies
but all to no avail. Two month ago
called on DIR. Darrin and was treated
with electricity and medicines, and to
my joy and satisfaction | am now cnred,
and can recommend DIR. Darrin to the
public. reside at No. IL Webb street,
Pendleton.
Mrs. Susie Duncan.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
A SOAP Mine,

E. Pickel and Chas. Fischer are inter
ested in the manufacture of soap. To
use Mr.. Pickel's expression they have q
'sosp mine In the Cascade mountains. {"
Just what the product o! the mine is
Mr.. P:ckel would not say, but it is used
as the chief ingredient in the manufact-
ure of very fine article OF toilet soap,
now being made in Portland. A cor
poration, styled, "The Columbia Star
20. !" has been incorporated nnder the
laws OF California. Mr.. Pickel recently
returned from San Francisco. where he
succeeded in inducing capitalists to be.
come interested In the manufacture OF
this high class soap.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
VIII SUCCEED

The projectors of the new fair grounds
and racetrack in Pendleton, are meeting
with success in soliciting subscribers to
the stock. Already $4,000 has been sub
scribed, and more is promised. OF these
subscribers, four agreed to each take
$3.50 worth of stock, $1,000 in all 1t is
expected that in very few days the
total of 1880 required will be sub
scribed,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
a New Agent,

A. R. Bradley. who has been agent
for the o. R. & N. Co., at this station
has resigned, and Mr.. O. F. Drake, OF
Portland is now the agent. Mr.. Drake's
wife and mother will arrive here about
March l, and the family will occupy the
living rooms at the depot. Mr.. Bradley's
intentions for the future are unknown,
but in all probability he will continue
to reside in Athena.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
Left for Skaeway

Lester SwsggaEt and wife left Tuesday
evening Tor 6kagway, Alaska, where
they intend to reside In the future At
Pendleton they were joined Dy Mr.. and
Mrs. Wesley Matlock, who will also
make their home in that thriving north
ern town. The PRESS made arrange
ments with Mr. Swsggart to act
special correspondent. and ct least once
each month, our readers may look for
interesting letters regarding the country
on which the eyes Of the world are now
turned.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
sting Lectures.

Rev. @. II. Mckee has returned from
La Grande. He reports splendid revi-
val in progress in that city. He will
preach at Athena Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock and at Weston att p. M. Sum
day school at 10 g. N. Junior at D. m
and Covenant meeting st 2 p. N. tomor-
row Raw. Mckee gave q course of
twelve lectures on Bunysn's Pilgrims
Progress. They we're largely attended
and much appreciated. He will give the
second and third lecture. in this course,
Saturday and Monday nights, respective
ly, atthe Bsptist church These lectures
are free, and everybody are welcome.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
Arrested for Forgery,

George Curry Is under arrest for for
gerry. The arrest was made Tuesday,
and in the preliminary hearing before
Justice Smith, the accused, through his
attorney, J. B. Huntington, waived ex-
animation and was held in the sum OF
$500 to appear before the grand jury.
Curry, while intoxicated, forged the
name Of f. ] Beale TO check for 500,
so 1t is alleged, and was advanced s.
on the check at Clark & Saling's saloon.
Curry was unable to furnish bonds here
and was taken to Pendleton Wednesday
evening by Deputy Sheriff Kimberk.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
A Fine Treat.

Through the kindness Of Wm. VIM
ship, the PRESS force have been feasting
on oranges for several days past. A box
containing about 100 pounds OF this
luscious fruit was sent from Los Angeles,
to Mr.. Winship, by his friend, Mr.. Al
lison Gordan. Mr.. Gordan Is in Gal.
iiOrnia, seeking health
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
Notice.

The Athena Circle No 10 W. of w,
will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
procipt. A full attendance is required.
This change is only for this one meeting,
to accommodate the |. D. o. E. as the
Grand Master will be here Neighbors,
be neighborly, and come
@. I. Bradlay, Pearl O. Hawks.
Clerk g. N.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14
Estray Notice.

Came to my place about June 1, 1897 ,
red steer, 2 years old in the spring,
crop of right ear. brand on right hip but
not distinguishabIe. MARIoE JACK.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-01-14

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever.
l0c 25c. II G. @. G fail, druggists refund money.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-28
Observation-Disclosures

The proprietors Of Mount Chateau
are very jubilant over the success
they are meeting with this summer.
They have more guests now than
at any time since the resort has been
in existence On the 4th of August
the nk-tnod-i-club of this place
camps at Mount Chateau for two
weeks.-News Standard
THE will of the late Major Albert
Forse who was killed at Santiago is
void of the frills that serve to make a
living for the lawyers. 1t was plain
and to the point. 1t was in full IL
bequeath all my estate to my beloved
wife Virginia Forse." People who
are thinking of making wills can fol-
low this example with profit to their
heirs and to themselves.
A NUMBER of people do not know
that internal revenue stamps even
when they have been postage stamps
with ]. r. stamped on them will not
do for letter portage any more. Sever
al of these stamps have been found on
letters in the postoffice and the Incl
dent delay and vexation is due to the
inexcusable ignorance of the people
using the stamps in this manner.
THE members of the camps along
the river have been killing the young
rabbits by the wholesale and in many
cases they have made the birds hard
to catch The officers of the law
should look after them and the
farmers should see to it that the
men who have no respect for law or
decency are made to stay off their
farms. If they are left alone and
allowed to kill the game out of sea
son as they are doing there will be
but very little left when the season
opens. One camp in particular be-
low town has been too active in kill
ing rabbits and quail They have
been ordered off of several farms but
they are still at the business.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-28
Railroad Extension.

The extension OF the Pittsburg,
Virginia & Charleston railroad from
Brownsville into West Virginia,
which was postponed in the spring
because of the war, seems likely to be
commenced shortly. Representatives
Of the company are reported TO be
securing rights Of way through farms
along the Fayette side of the Monon.
gahela river, above Bices Landing.
The road will follow the west side Of
the river from Brownsville 20 Mills
boro, where it will cross to the east
side, and again cross TO the west side
near the state line. Monongahela
Republican.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-28
aB0ur OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention Of Promine MT People
Where they are aud How they are.

James Howe of Weston is here to
spend short time visiting relatives.
A. p Romine has returned to his
home in Harrison county after a
short visit here.
Major Morris very prominent gem
tleman from Mount Morris was in
town on Wednesday.
Mr.A. L.Lowrie of Pittsburg has re-
turned home after spending few
days here looking after his oil inter-
ests.
Mrs. John Lantz and Miss Effie
Miller who have been visiting In
Chicago for couple of weeks have
returned home.
Mrs. Ellie Smith has gone to
Beach Bluff, Mass, to remain until
fall. Beach Bluff is a summering
place near Boston.
Mr.. Ewing Davis of Chicago, is
spending his vacation with his par
ents Mr.. and Mrs Lorenzo Davis at
Vaudeville.
Mrs. 5. c. Stewart, of Arnettsville,
is in town the guest of her brother
DR.. Jas. A. Cox. Mr.. Stewart will
remain until tomorrow evening.
Chauncev Wiley LETT this morning
for Baltimore where he viii spend
some time visiting his brother Vain
who is inferno at one of the largest
hospitals in the city.
Rev. and Mrs. j. Fl. Lucas, of Al
legheny, arrived last night and spent
the night with Mr.. |. n. Lucas, of
Spruce street. They are on their
way to Mountain Lake Park and are
driving across the country.
David Boyers, of Salem, has re.
turned after being aere tor several
days He had decided that his
brother was in no immediate danger
and consequently there was no fur
Their use of him staying.
Prof. James Johnson who has been
member of the faculty at the A and
M College and on the staff of the ex-
pertinent station of North Carolina at
Raleigh has returned there to his du-
ties after spending his vacation with
relatives here