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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
The Youths Companion in 1904.

AS the years increase the Youths Com
panion endeavors to keep pace with them
in all that is wise, beautiful and progress
sive, and not only to retain but to de-
serve the honorable and exceptionally
high place it holds 10 the confidence and
affection Of three generations Of readers.
The greatest living authors in all branch
es of literature continue t, contribute to
it. The annual announcement number
Of the Companion, describing the prin-
cipal features OF the new volume will be
sent to any address, free. The new sub
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sues OF the companion for the remaining
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TIE YoUTH's COMPANION,
144 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass,
Athena Streets.

Athena owns rock crusher, and has
built main street which would be an
honor to city OF 900 Inhabitants. II
is pleasure to walk or drive over It.
No matter how much rain comes in the
fall or spring, this street is so built up
and graded that all the water runs
into the gutter at the curb, and it is not
found standing 10 pools in the middle Of
the street. Athena takes such a pride
in the appearance and value OF her
streets that she has outstripped her big
sister, and is several years in advance Of
her in the matter Of street building.
~ East Oregonian.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
Presidanf French III.

Y On Saturday afternoon Immediately
after the football game at Weston, Pres
ident ..C. French of the State Normal
school, was stricken with severe case
of peritonitis. He was taken to Walla
Walla on a special train Sunday and
was operated upon at 6 o'clock Sunday
evening. Mr.. French rallied very sat
isfactorily from the operation and bright
hopes are entertained of his speedy re-
covery.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
Dr.. Williamson Resigns.

DIR. w. 4. Williamson, well known in
this county, for the past 18 years ply
sician at the state insane asylum, and
one of the best physicians that has ever
been employed at that institution, has
fled his resignation and will assume the
management of the Mt Tabor Sanitor-
ium. His resignation will take effect on
November Is.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13

was wrecked Tuesday morning at Noun
tain Sheep rapids, two miles below Eu-
reka. Her cable got caught in the cap
stan and the boat swung on a rock,
destroying the engines. The passengers
we're saved but the cargo was lost. The
steamer was owned by the Lewiston,
Southern & Navigation company and
was valued at $685. 900.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
A Prattv GOOD One.

Col. Woods Weston Leader is author
ity for this: Three potatoes weighing
101S pounds are proudly on display in
the Leader Office window. They were
raised by Fred Kyle on the j. M.
O'Harra place east Of town, where he
has IL acres in spuds, and the largest is
four-pounder. The best acre in the
patch yielded 100 sacks.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
To the Public.

This is to certify that no agent has
power to solicit applications or do any
other BUSINESS for the Cooperative
Guarantee Realty company of Baker
City, Oregon, without a letter Of author
ity signed by Rihorn & Swaggart, agents
for the above named company, for Una
tilla county, state of Oregon.
Rihorn & Swaggart.
o. G.. Chamberlain agent at Athena.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
A Handsome Cottage.

Within the past few days, on the West
side, there has sprung up neat cottage,
modern in architectural design and COM
manding fine view, for which that part
Of the city is noted 1t consists OF five
large rooms, and adds much to the ap-
pearance Of that part of town, and is to
be the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
MoCtoIIou0h
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Many Teachers were There.

The annual Institute OF Umatilla
county teachers held last week at Wes-
ton under the direction of J. F. Nowlin,
county superintendent, was a pronounc-
ed success, About 400 teachers we're in
attendance, exceeding the number pres
ent at any institution held in this county.
The visitors were entertained through
the hospitable generosity of Weston
citizens.
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Rathbone Sisters Social.

The meeting Of the Rathbone Sisters
Monday evening terminated in most
enjoyable social. A sumptuous lunch
was served and games were feature Of
entertainment. A royalty good time
was had by those present and the hour
was late when the social gathering dis
naraad.
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Thanksgiving Feast.

Weston Lodge No. So, l. o. o. f., is
preparing to observe Thanksgiving day
by giving to their families and friends q
big banquet. The Weston Lodge is
known through the land as the prince Of
entertainers and the proposed banquet
will in no way be inferior to those given
10 the past.
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ers of the new company are: j. H.
Swart, president; Jerry Swart, secretary;
@. o. Henry, foreman; Arthur Shick,
treasurer. 70. o. Henry was elected de-
partment delegate. The constitution
and bylaws adopted by the new compa-
ny are the same as those regulating
Hose Co. No. /. The first Wednesday
in each month was selected for the reg
ular meeting night of the members.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
Naw Bank in PendIeton.

There is general rumor that Pendle-
ton is to have a new banking institution.
Who the officials and stockholders are
to be has not yet been given out. 1t is
said the bank is to occupy the Judd
building, corner Of Court and Main
streets.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13
Claim Allowed.

A claim Of $lO0 for personal services
against the estate Of Martha Morgan,
presented by Mrs. Sarah McDougal,
was disallowed by the administrative,
Mrs. Mary e. Shaw, and the case was
fought out before County Judge Hart
man. Decision was in favor OF the
claimant.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13

II you desire good complexion use
Moh Tea, pure herb drink. II acts
on the liver and makes the skin smooth
and clear. Cures sick headache. 25c
and Soc. Money refunded If it does not
satisfy you. Write to W. IT. Hooker &
Co., Buffalo, N. Y, for free sample. For
sale by Mcbride & Co.
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Trimmings

All the latest novelties in Band
Trimmings, In either black or
Cream Tassell fringes and drop
ornaments. Also Irish point
and Chantella Laces 10 all the
standard widths.
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Hose Company No Q.

N The permanent organization Of Hose
Co. No. was effected at the city hall
Wednesday evening Nov. 4, The ofiic-
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Imnaha Wrecked.

Members Of the crew have reached
Lewiston reporting that the steamer
imuaha, plying between that point and
Imnaha mines on the upper Snake river
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-11-13

Edueate Your Is0weis With uaseareEa.
Candy Cathnrtic, cnre constipation forever
Gc. 25c. II fC O q. fail. druggists refund money
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not had our October Price List procure at
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-22
Tho Explosive Pneumatic Tire.

To THE EDIToR OF The SUN--.Str: The move
ment on the part Of the pneumatic tire manufact-
urcrs to regulate the size and weight OF the tires
to be used on automobiles Is undoubtedly step
In the right direction. |, is said that hereafter no
tires will be sold without the specific understanding
between buyer and seller that they are TO be tted
to vehicles Of q given weight, and any violation
Of this rule Is likely 20 cause trouble for the
offender.
am assured that the comparatively short life
Of pneumatic tires and the danger of their explod
Ing 70 which attention was called recently In THE
SUN have been due very largely to the fact that not
enough care has been used In the selection OF tires
for machines OF different weights. II Is alleged.
for example. that automobiles weighing from 500
to 1900 pounds have been equipped with tires In
tended for much lighter vehicles. and the result
of this custom has injured more or Tss the reputa
sion OF all the dealers concerned, but more par
uculariy that Of the tire makers.
With the belief that greater efficiency and dura-
bnity Of their product will follow the proposed
regulation, q large number of the automobile manu-
facturers have, Il Is said cheerfully assented
thereto. Purchasers may be required by the change
TO pay slightly for new vehicles than formerly;
but the manufacturers maintain very properly,
that safety and ultimate economy should out
weigh all other considerations, r.
NEW YORK Sept. ~.
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PHILIPPINE WATER POWER.
Firms In MaEila Petition the Philippine
Government for Franchises.

WARRINGTON, Sept. 2l.-A cable despatch
was received at the War Department to-day
from Gov. Taft reporting plans for the
granting OF franchises for the developing
OF water power in the Philippines. num-
Der of Manila firms have pettioned the
Philippine Government for franchises, but
1t has been determined to let the franchises
to the highest bidder, after advert ising
In the United States.
Gov. Taft says that he is now having
surveys made Of the Botocan Falls and two
other falls in the province Of Laguna, within
fifty-fve miles Of Manila. The investiga-
ton already conducted warrants the belief
that about 10 QUO horse power can be secured
at these falls, and no engineering diff
culties are presented.
Applications have also been received for
a franchise to develop the power Of the
Angat River in the province of Bulucan,
where It is believed 1900 horse power can
be secured. The terms Of the franchises
which it Is proposed to sell will be fixed by
the Philippine Government and the Govern
ment win provide for the sale of power on
equal terms to any one who desires it and
the price will be fixed by the Philippine
Government according to the cost Of the
operation Of the power plants.
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The Crisis in Hungary i.

Matters must have reached a critical
stage in the struggle between the sover-
eign and the Magyar faction In Hungary
when 80 constitutional ruler as the
Emperor FRANCIS JOSEPH finds it neces-
sary to put his foot down and declare
that he will not consent to change in
the regulations making German the
language OF command throughout tho
Hungarian Army.
The Emperor speaks as the supreme
commander of a united and undivided
army, which he refuses to allow to be
made the sport Of fractions party in
Hungary; and it is reported that the
army order in which he has conveyed
his determination to uphold his rights
and prerogatives has created q great
sensation in both that country and
Austria. 1t could hardly be otherwise,
when the gravity Of the situation in the
Balkans is considered. and in view OF the
fact that Austria may at. any moment
be called on to participate with Russia
in an active Intervention in the affairs
Of that part Of Turkey.
The union Of Austria and Hungary has
been fruitful OF little else than conflict.
1t was the threatened detection OF the
Hungarian army in the Six Weeks war
with Germany in 1855 that wrung from
the Emperor the restoration Of the Hun
garian Constitution and the establish
ment Of the present order, with It's per-
petual disagreements and compromises.
The aim Of the dominant Magyar Sec
ton of the population Is the ultimate
independence Of Hungary and its COM
plete separation from Austria, and to
impose their language on the other races
Of the kingdom. Magyar statistics rep
resent their people as composing about
half the population Of Hungary, but the
actual proportion is probably not moro
than one-third. The higher figure has
been arrived at by Magyar officials
Magyarizing the names Of Roumanians,
Saxons, Slovaks and others on the tax
lists, electoral rolls and other official
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mated that some $50, 100000 Of cash has
actually been expended for that which
may sell under the hammer for 5000, 900
or less.
Upon proper capitalization and with
competent and conservative business
management, the 500 properties should
be of some value. The presence, in
ample supply, Of profit-making materials
is undeniable What is wanted is good
business judgment in place OF exuber-
ance, sound business management IN
place Of financial fireworks. The origi-
nal projectors had too much license and
too much money to spend. They say
they had not money enough, and that
with more they could yet make the BUSH
ness pay. They had too much; and e1-
travagant and irresponsible manage
ment has wrecked an enterprise which
might possibly have been made profit
able on one-third Of the investment.
The Philadelphia investors will mourn
the dollars lost through misplaced con-
fidence in the extravagant Imagination
and plausible representations of vision
airy promoter, but the losers will perhaps
see day when the enterprise which their
dollars established will pay dividends to
their successors. The ground over
which the Huron and the Iroquois and
the Ottawa have fought times without
number will be dotted with the homes OF
the wage-earning miner and mechanic.
The 500 country is not yet out OF the
running.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-22

Four Of the fourteen ordinances printed in
the City Record Of Sept. 81 as approved pa
pers were not passed by the Board Of Alder
men, but became effective through that
clause Of the Charter which provides that II
the Aldermen fail to act on an ordinance
authorizing bond issue or the granting Of
franchise within six weeks after its receipt
BY them, it shall be deemed to be passed by
the board.
The ordinances thus becoming effective
carry appropriations of 100000 for an ap-
proach to the Willis Avenue Bridge, $3.50, 900
for police stations in The Bronx, 1926, 900 for
bridge over Flushing Creek, and $50, 900
for the proposed new Madison Avenue
bridge between Manhattan and The Bronx,
a total Of $751;, 600.
The six weeks In which the Aldermen
could act on these bond issues expired on
Sept. II, and on Sept they had time to
approve the salaries Of several subordinate
employees OF the city.
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Lake Superio. Consolidated

Philadelphia investors had hardly
ceased to wipe from their weeping eyes
the tears caused by the bursting Of the
Asphalt bubble before fresh fountains
were opened up by the troubles in the
Sault Ste. Marie enterprise. Asphalt
cost them a few score Of millions Of dol
lars, and the $500 affair has cost q few
score more.
1t may be that Philadelphians are not
moro easily gullible than are people else
where, yet when one looks over their ex-
pertence with their gas companies, their
street railway companies, their Asphalt
Trust, their investments in the $500
enterprise, and similar experiences on
large and small scales, he is led to WON
der whether the investing public Of that
city has ever passed through the dental
experience vulgarly known as getting
its eye teeth cut" If 1t has not, it is a
fair assumption that the process is now
going on.
The Lake Superior enterprise differs
somewhat from the asphalt scheme
marks it as anything other than huge
stock jobbing affair in which the profits
were to come from the pockets of inves-
tors. From that point Of view, the as
phalt business was an eminent success
In the Lake Superior affair there APP
pears at least some sort Of business in
tention, with possibility of business on
vast scale, calling for large investment
and promising large returns from legti-
mate enterprises. At the bottom of it
there was a water supply capable Of gen.
Grating almost unlimited horse power for
driving machinery. In the vicinity Of
this power lay beds of iron ore, rich
nickel mines and miles upon miles of
forest for the production of wood pulp.
These and other possibilities Of the
region figured up to fabulous profts-on
paper. The water power was at Sault
Ste. Marie; the iron mines, the Helen
and the Josephine, lay to the north
ward, at Michipicoten harbor Sudbury
nickel mines lay to the eastward and all
around lay the spruce forest.
f. H. CLERGUE, who was the original
protector of the great enterprise drew up
highly alluring prospectus. The pos
sibilities were declared to be limitess
Iron, copper, gold, nickel, wood pulp,
by-products, steel mills, smelters, rail-
ways, hotels, the abundance of the earth
and the bounty of heaven, were to be
the inheritance of investors. These are
all there, not only in the prospectus, but
in actual fact. But the extravagant and
wasteful expenditures of stockholders
money has not transmitted them to cash
dividends. Millions were spent for the
erection Of an enormous plant; more
millions were spent for docks, wharves
and railroads. For nearly six years the
Sault Ste. Marie region has been eating
up the dollars of rich and Of poor.
II is true that there have been results.
There are the great power house the roll
ing mills, the car shops, the pulp works
and numerous other structures, besides
the work on the river banks. 1t is esti-
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Case whore the Commuters Dldnv swsa,
at the Railroad.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-,SIr: Allow me-
space to relate an Incident which occurred last Satur
day, showing that all railroads not souess cor
pora,ions and that some oficlals arc moved by
Justice and an earnest desire TO act for the comfo,
and well being Of heir commuters.
This happened on tho Erie
Owing To strong tide and wind the IlSO boa,
from New York reached the Jersey CITY depot
about three minutes after the departure OF the 1917
train, The ferry master should have notified the
train Dispatcher that this boat delayed and the
train would have been held few minutes which
u usual In such cases but falling " do So the train
left on schedule time.
Some passengers called upon the oficaI In charee
stated the situation and were politely told that he
would sec u he could give them special train.
In about twenty minutes q train consisting OF an
engine and two cars was made up. and q grateful
and cheerful company were soon on their way home
ward
There were about seventy Ave passengers, whose
total fares could have paid but thnng part OF the
expense Of ssls extra train yet the srnAilness OF
did not enter into the consideration OF the matter
by the railroad company.
Such reASOnableneSs of MANAGEMENT should be
known to and recognized by the tray cling public
GREENWOOD LAKE
UPPER M0NTC1.AIR, Sept. Fl.
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Tammany and the Democratic Party,

The letter in which the Hon. CHARLES
S. FAIRCHILD and certain other Demo-
Gratis of distinction declared their inten-
ton of supporting Mayor Low, contains
this passage of truth and warning for
Democrats:
Undoubtedly every EFFORT will be made to con
fuss the issues, but II should be remembered thai
marty spirit was invoked to the utmost In 1901 by
the mos, brilliant advocate ever placed AZ the head
of Tammany's forces. In that year Democracy
and party success were the paramount themes OF
that candidates addresses. Thoughtful Demo
Gratis were not then misled.
mo one could truth fully say that Democratic
principles had been advanced by the four disgrace
full years of the Croker-van WICK standardization,
and no sane man oan now believe that future emo
cratic successes In the State and nation wifi be
uade more certain by turning over the finances
of this city to the body Of men at present In control
cfTammany Han.
For tho past two years = m ajortty vote Of the
Board of Estimate and Apportionment has been
IN the hands of Democrats elected on the fusion
ticket and when we consider tho number Of Demo
ments we feel that the present administration has
been truly non-partlsan. and that the ono great
national party, NO moro than the other can claim
tie credit Of giving New York the best adminstra-
ton the city has ever had"
Effort has already been made to "con-
fuse the issues and to bamboozle Demo-
Gratis into believing that victory for
Tammany in the municipal campaign
will conduce to the success OF the ma
tional Democratic party next year.
That Is, Democrats are asked to put
this city into the hands Of Tammany to
be despoiled in the known Tammany
fashion: and the fact of such despoilment
is to help the Democrats elect their ma
tional ticket in 1904! The success OF
Tammany would be grave injury to the
city. That is the main thing. A Tam
many administration would also be an
argument for the Republicans. Itwould
discourage and disgust those indie
pendent voters whom the Democratic
party must attract if it is to have any
reasonable chance Of winning in 1904.
It would be a detriment, not help,
to the Democracy.
This party tom-tom has been beaten
too often independent and intelligent
Democrats are not to be buncoed into
giving New York to Tammany for the
supposed benefit, but real injury, Of the
national Democratic party.
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A correspondent sends us letter discus
sing the public school question, but we can
not print it. for 1t starts out with an
utterly false assumption on which to build
it's argument The public schools were
established he says, for the poor. that
they might have knowledge Of the funda-
mentais with which to begin LIES work, >
The schools were established for no par
tioular part Of the community. poor or rich,
and for no such purpose. They are open
to everybody They are supported by
general taxation, not to impart to the poor
or to the rich the fundamentals with which
to begin life's work. but to give all chill
dren Whatsoever the fundamentals OF an
education needed to make OF them COM
potent citizens Of self-governing republic
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At irregular intervals complaints are pub
lished OF the price of theatre tickets. Some
people seem 10 re gard IL az a hardship that
they should be required to pay 81 at the box
Office or $3.50 to u speculator. because some
years ago seats In the same parts OF the thea
tres could be bought at the ticket office for
81 so each. People who make such COM
plants should bear in mind certain facts:
There are more theatSes In New York than
there were twenty years ago.
The theatres are architecturally more
elaborate, expensive and snowy. Their In
teriors are more brilliantly decorated and
lighted, and their appointments are more
luxurious.
Fully Ave times as much money is invested
in the theatrical business now as there was
then.
Theatrical managers are reaplng far larger
profits to day than they ever did before.
The public Ia paying for all this at the cur
rent prices. and the theatres which have po-
tent attractions are turning people away
from their doors nightly
No one is compelled to go to the theatre.
Going there is pure luxury. with which man
can dispense more easily than with his cigar.
or woman more readily than her perfume
People who complain about the prices must
be In the minority The reason why the
mana gers charge 81 instead of $3.50 is because
they can get it. If the general public objects
to the price, all 1t has to do 10 to stay away
from the theatres 1t does not stay away