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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-04-05
Items in Brief.
Fresh Cocoa nuts at Bagley & Elys.

Fresh Cocoa nuts at Bagley & Elys.
Fresh vegetables and everything good
for the table at Bagley & Elys.
Everything for the table at the Blue
Front Grocery.
For fine groceries trade at Gross &
Worthington's.
Latest novelties in belts. Athena
Mercantile Co.
Squirrels are coming out. Get your
poison at Stones.
The General Good" cigar is having
the lead at Gays.
Blue vitriol, in quantities to suit, at
Stones Pioneer drug store.
@. A. Barrett & Co. sell the only 16in.
2 and 3 bottom gang plows.
Manasse has something in new spring
styles that will interest you.
Try our Gold Leaf Coffee; the best on
the market. Bagley & Ely.
We pay top prices for your potatoes,
butter and eggs. Bagley & Ely.
We have the American Hog Fence and
barb Wire. G. A. Barrett & Co.
Novelty dress trimmings in black,
white, or two toned. Athena Mercan-
tile Co.
G. A. Barrett & Co.'s line of hard
ware, stoves and tinware is complete.
Prices right.
The best of everything in groceries are
to be found at the Blue Front, at prices
that are right
Specials 36 in. wide. guaranteed all
silk Black Taffetta, 81 per yard. Athena
Mercantile Go.
An immense assortment Of ladies
shirt waist sets just received. Athena
Mercantile Co..
New line of ladies' fabric gloves, lace
and silk mitts, in all the popular shades.
Athena Mercantile Co.
The newest things in embroidery me-
dallions at Manassas. See description
of same in the Easter Delineator.
Mrs. Florence Alloway is prepared to
do dressmaklng and plain sewing. Chll-
dren's clothes specially. Next door to
A, l.. Jones residence.
DR.. Sponogle wishes those owing him
to please call and settle as he wishes to
close his book accounts at once.
L. j. Robinson has leased the paint
shop formerly occupied by j. w. Chap.
man. Mr.. Robinson is prepared to dc
all kinds of painting, including house
sign and carriage work. Price reason
able.
A. Phillips, OF Weston, has a large
assortment of rubber tired buggies or
display at his implement house. Cal
and see the Gold Band Harness. He also
has the all-steel wagons, which he fully
warrants for two years. He sells patent
metal wheels. Before buying any kind
Of vehicle, see A. Phillips, Weston.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-04-05
COMING EVENTS.

April 9.-Umatilla county republican
convention.
April u. -Umatilla county democrat
ic convention.
April ii. Republican state conven-
ton, Portland.
April 10. Democratic state conven.
ton, Portland.
May 27, %. -Caledonian picnic at
Athena.
June 2, 8. 4.-Umatilla county pio-
neers' reunion, at Weston.
June 6.-General election in Oregon.
June 10, 16, 17,-Oregon encampment
G. A. r., Hood River.
July 4.-Rousing celebration (pros-
pective,) at Athena.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-04-05

The fight IN congress over the repeal
or the amendment of the land laws will
continue throughout this session without
accomplishing anything. From present
indications not single change will be
made in any of the laws relating to the
acquiring title to public lands.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-04-05

Wanted Trustworthy lady or gentle.
man to manage business in this county
and adjoining territory for house of sol
id financial standing. $4,000 straight
cash salary and expenses paid each Mon
day direct from headquarters. Expense
money advanced; position permanent.
Address Manager, sos Monon Bldg,
Chicago.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-04-05
Makes a Clean Swesn.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. OF all the salves you ever
heard of Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures burns,
sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin
eruptions and piles. It's only 25c., and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by A. B.
Stone, druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
LOST CHILD PICKED UP.
Third One this Week Which has Been at
Police Headquarters.

Patrolman John K. Wood picked up
lost child at Smith and Prospect
streets, about IL o'clockthis morning.
He wore knick erbockers, a white
blouse, golf cap, and black lace
Shoes and stockings He had nickel
tightly clasped in his right hand, as
il he had been sent to the store by his
mother for. something. He is less than
three years old He remained in the
care of Chief Burke, who is a very
good nurse, until late hour this af-
ternoon, up to which time no one had
called for him. The boy used a
number of Hungarian phrases, show
ing his nationality. This is the third
lost child cared for at police head
quarters in tine last three days, there
being one each day since Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
First Ward Property Owners
Want the New School in
That Section.
PRESENTED TONIGHT
Board of Education will Meet and IT Is
Expected the Request of the First Ward
People will be Received-WiII Doubt
less Put it up 10 the Eoard of
Estimate.

When the Beard of Education meets
tonight they will bs given the petition
which for several davs has been cir
culated among the residents of the
First Ward. which, as told in the
News, is a request that the new pub
lie school be built in that ward rather
than in King street, as proposed. The
petition, it is understood, has several
hundred names attached to it and the
reasons of all the signers is nearly the
same and that is, that by building the
new school OH the King street lot it
would give the Second Ward two
schools while the first has none.
Some of the signers would like to
see the new school erected on the
Westminster property and others
would like to see it in Madison aven-
ne, but all agree that the First Ward
should have q school. All argue that
King street is too far away from the
section intended TO be benefited.
1t is understood that the Board of
Education will put the petition up to
tho Board of Estimate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
MUCH COAL
is HANDLED.
Nearly all the Bins in the Stock
ward were Filled When
the Rush Began.

Until about week ago. coal was
arriving at the Lehigh Valley docks
in large quantities and, for time,
it looked as if the records for the
quantity of coal stored in the bins i'll
the stock grounds would be broken. 1t
kept on coming until week ago,
when there were but about 10 OF the
$50 bins at the grounds which were
empty. This very large percentage,
all the more noticeable from the fact
that the freezing time, when the
largest force of men is kept at work.
is beginning to be over for this year.
About five days ago, however.
orders began to come in, and since
then, there have been, on an average,
/, 900 cars of coal taken out every day.
This outward rush has reduced the
number of bins, loaded with coal,
from $40 to less than 300, and, it it
continues, the number Will probably
go much lower, although the number
is still we'll up to the average. The
winter force of men is being gradual
ly laid off, as it is not likely that the
rush of coal from the stock ground
will continue at the rate of the last
four or five days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Aldermen Declare they Have
Heard Nothing Of the
Meeting.
CANNOT DISCUSS IT.
Suggested that the Freehoders will Offer
to Pay Half the Expense Of the Approach
on this Side if,kIdermen will Rescind
their Action in Granting Franchise to
tho Raritan Traction Company

The Board of Freeholders will meet
the Board of Aldermen at City Hall
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock, to-
discuss the approach to the new har-
itan river bridge. The mem bers of
the two boards. which will meet as
committees of the whole, will probab-
ly visit the ground at the bridge to
get thorough insight into tho con-
ditions which exist thero. The free
holders desire to come to some con-
clusion in regard to the approach, as
the bridge. even when repaired, would
be useless without some means OF
reaching the end of it, from Sheridan
street, which runs down to a point
some distance from the end of the
structure. AS it now stlnds, the top
of the bri idge is about twenty feet
from the ground, or rather swamp
Lelow. 1t Is estimated that the cost
of building the approach will be about
$50, 900. There is opposition in the
county board to incurring this ad-
ditional expense, but, 1t is understood,
they intend to make some proposition
to the council whereby on agreement,
satisfactory to all, may be arrived at.
Three is q rumor chat the freeholders
may offer to shoulder half of the ex-
pense, in return for the privilege of
granting the franchise to th g highest
bidding trolley company. In order for
that to become reality. the city
fathers would have to rescind the
franchise granted to the Kari tan
Traction Company.
In regard to whether or not such a
proposition had been broached to the
alderman, and if SO, whether the
board would accede to it, Alderman
at-large John Pfeiffer said this morn
ing:
81 have heard nothing in regard to
the matter, except through the news
uapers. 1 have hoard of no PROPOSE
tion ana simply know that the boards
are to meet to talk over the ap-
proaoh."
"Would you be in favor of aoceding
TO such proposition?" was asked.
II don't care to commit myself,
was the reply, "as I have not given
the matter enough thought.
Alderman W. T. Stacey, chairman
of the street committee, answered IN
the same strain. In reply TO the last
question, he said: 81 can't say any
thing about that until hear their
proposition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
DOG WAS HELD FOR
RANSOM BY CAPTAIN.
Mrs. Carrie Anderson Says Animal
was Stolen Warrent was
Issued.

Mrs. Carrie Anderson was in police
court this morning to swear out a
complaint against the captain of the
barge Nettie B. Gordon, which is ly-
ing at the stakes. She accused him
of stealing pet dog belonging to her.
She claims that this is the third time
the captain has taken the dog, the
animal returning 10 her, after a short
interval, upon the first and second oc-
casions. She went to the captain this
time, but he would not return the
canine without the payment OF SO. A
wal irant was issued for tho captain.
The captain Of the barge was taken
into custody by Detective j. A.Huff
later. He gave his names II, A. So.
mour, and his age as twenty four
years. Ho returned the dog and the
charge of petty larceny, made against
him, was dismissed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
South AmbOy Company Names
April 2S as the Time
Letter Received Here.
OFFICERS WILL ATTEND.
TottenviIIe will be First and Royal Good
Time Is Planned to Receive the Local
Firemen-South Amboy Is Completing
~c'rt
Plans for the Entertainment Of the Lad
dies When they Go there.

Word has been received from Pro-
lection Engine Company, OF South
Amboy, that at the meeting of the
South Amboy company they had de-
cided on Thursday, 28th of this
month, AS the date for the presenta
tion of the trumpet which the citizens
of this city will give them because of
the help they gave this city during
the Hess block fire.
AS told in the News, the first
trumpet to be presented will be to
Eureka Engine Company, of Totten-
vile, Wednesday the Goth of thus
month
All of the officers of the local de-
partment will go to both Tottenvills
and SouthAmboy and arrangements are
now being made to that effect. In
Tottenville they will be treated to a
big supper and will be shown great
time. South Amboy has not COM
rleted plans yet, but will also laow
the fire boys good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
OBITUARY.

Caroline Esther, the eIght-y ear-old
da lighter of Mr.. and Mrs. A fired e.
Jones, of 297 Prospect street, died
Sunday morning at A o'clock. The
funeral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 2 O'Clock from the
house. Interment in Alpine Gem terry.
Katherine, wife of Frank Nnvak,
of 72 Cortlandt street, died Sunday
night, aged forty-four years. Tic
funeral will be held tomorrow, inter-
ment being made in st. Mary's r. @.
cemetery.
John Tortzo, eighteen years Of age,
died at his home, 43 Huntington
street, yesterday. The funeral will be
held tomorrow. Interment in St.
Stephens cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Fifteenth Anniversary Of the
Foreign Missionary Society of
Presbyterian Church Celebrated.
REV. DR.. VANCE SPOKE.
Noted Newark Preacher Gave the Address
of the Evening-Reports Read:and the
Music was a Great Feature Social
Time Followed in the Chapel Flowers
for the Pastor.

The First Presbyterian churcn was
filled last night at the services in
commemoration of the Fifteenth An
niversary of the Ladies' Foreign Mis-
sionary Society. A number of guests
were present from Metuchen and
other places. The president of the
society, Mrs Wilbur LaRoe, presided,
and the ushers were ladies from the
society. Special music was rendered
by quartet, composed of Mrs, A.
Seldom Walker, of Newark, soprano; !;
Mrs. James Chalmers, contralto; Mr..
Louis Potter, of Woodbridge, tenor,
and DR.. John l.. Lund, bass. Miss
Augusta Harrington presided at the
organ.
The organ prelude was a variation
OH an old hymn tune, by Delthier.
The quartet sang the TeDeum.
After scripture reading by Rev. S.
Trevona Jackson, of Simpson M. E.
church, and prayer by Rev. J. G.
Mason. of the First Presbyterian
church, Metuchen, Mr.. Potter sang
"The Earth is the Lords" by
Schnecker. Mr.. Potter s singing was
very we'll liked. The annual reports
of the secretary and treasurer were
read by Miss Hattie Fraser and Mrs.
Sidney Riddlestorfer, respectively.
Mrs. Walker scored her usual success
in this city, when she sang Dndley
Backs my Redeemer and NV
Lord. "
Dr. Mendenhall then gave host of
int-res ing "reminiscences connected
with the so ciety, from its birth, to
the present day. Miss L. b. Allen, of
Elizabeth, Presbyterian Secretary of
Young Peoples Societies, delivered
an address to the young people. Miss
Allen Is very interesting speaker.
A trio, "Father, Lead me by Thy
Hand" was sung by Mrs. Chalmers,
Mrs. Walker and Mr.. Potter.
Then followed the address of the
evening by Rev. DR.. James l. Vance,
pastor of the North Reformed church,
Newark. DR.. Vance is a forceful
speaker and held the interest of his
audience from the moment he started
to ad dress them. The quartet sang
''Saviour, O'er Life's Troubled
Deep," by Chittenden.
Following the services reception
was held in the chapel, where ice
cream and cake were served. Here
Judge Adrain Lyon presented DR..
Mendenhall, on behalf ofsthe society,
with handsome bouquet. The ami
versary was n very enjoyable affair
and the society starts OH it's sixteenth
year, under the most favorable aus
Dices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
FELL ON SIDEWALK;
BROKE HIS ANKLE.
John Cookery in the City Hospital
Suffering from the
Accident.

Johu Cookery, of Division street,
fell OIL the sidewalk, at the corner of
State and Broad streets, shortly after
seven O'Clock last night.a and broke his
ankle in three places. He was taken
TO DR.. Tyrrell's office. Meanwhile
Patrolman l.. o. Jensen procured a
carriage and he and Patrolman j. E.
Morris took Corkery to the City Hos
pital.
1t is said that Cookery, who is an
old man, and his son. Davic, OF 5e
Sand street, Brooklyn, we're walking
down State street, and both, it is
said, we're slightly under the influence
of liquor. 1t is claimed that the son
was trying to get his father home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
HEARS
MEN ARE
ACTIVE.
At the Democratic Pri.
maries Tonight Effort
WILDE Made to Send
Hearst Delegates
to Convention.
STRnNG M0VEMFNT
IN SECOND WARD.
Regulars are Working Hard This Afternoon
to Defeat the Movement t-Conservativ
Wing Want Delegates Sent UnpIedg
ed-7olls are Open from Until 9
O'Clock and Big Poll of Demo-
cratic Voters is Anticipated.

That there is decided movement
on foot in this city regarding the
Hearst boom was evidenced by a con e
ference among several prominent
Democratic leaders, held between l
and O'Clock this afternoon. News
of a plan to choose Hearst delegates
at the primaries tonight reached tho
ears of tue leaders, who came togeth
or this afternoon to talk over the
stu alton. After tho conference,
which was entirely an informal affair,
the leaders, who were approached,
refused to be quoted, but the cause
of, and some of the conclusions
reached at, the meeting were ascer-
tanned
Tie pro and anti-Hearst senti
ments extend throughout the city to n
greater or less extent, but it is in
the second ward that the fight centers.
One of tho declarations made by one
of the Democrats at the conference
was that they should not allow
Hearst man to be chosen rs delegate.
After conference two of the leaders
hurried away to see other opponents
of the Hearst movement and stop the
plans of tho other side to choose
Hearst delegates. While there has
been no open action. tho Hearst men
have worked steadily and hot fight
is anticipated at the primaries i'll at
least two wards tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

The Democratic Voters of the City OF
Perth Amboy will meet at their raspec
tive polling places for the purpose o.
electing primaries to be held on Tuesday
evening, April 18th, from P. M. to
P. M. One delegate fIom each ward t.
attend State Convention to be held al
Trenton, N. j., on the 18th day o
April, 1904.
Polling places are as follows: 1st ward
145 Madison Ave; I'd ward, 2G5 Higl
Street; Sd waId, Liuco'n Hose House
4th ward, 249 Smith Street; 9th ward
Mcclellan Hose 9th ward, 16 Hall Ave.
BY order of the Executive,
E. M. KELLY, Chairman.
Dated Perth Amboy, N. j., April II, 1870
5791 4-l1 .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Case was Dismissed.

Alfred Bunten was in police court
this morning to answer to charge
of striking Harry McKinnon on Sun
day. Both boys told their stories and
then the recorder advised them 10
make up. He dismissed the case, rs
yonng M Kinnon was willing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Want the Colchester.

The excursion committee of Court
Amboy No. 58, f. of A., had meet
ing last night and decided to secure
the steamer COLCHESTER and barge If
possible for the Foresters outing
August 18, to North Beach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
WAS GIVEN TWENTY
MINUTES TO LEAVE.

John Schmidt, AN old German cigar
maker, was arrested by Patrolman
Chris. Hanson last night, for annoy
ing residents of Woodbridge road and
soliciting aims from them. He was
slightly drunk. When arraigned be-
fore the recorder this morning,
Schmidt was given twenty minutes in
which to get out of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Ready for the Ball.

Preparations for the reception and
ball of the Ladies' Aid Society, of St
Paul's Lutheran Church, tonight at
Braga Hall, have been completed.
All those who attend are guaranteed
a good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
WILL BE DIRECTOR.
Rev. E. |. Solomon Consents 10 Meet With
Y. NJ. n. A.

Rev. f. H. Soiunon, of the Congrega-
tion Beth Mordecai, has consented to act
as director of the Young Mems Hebrew
Association. At their meeting tonight
he will assume charge for the first time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12

Trainers Private School of Bookkeep-
ing. Shorthand and English, Scheuer
Bldg, is meeting with excellent success.
Students are enrolling every day. The
large hall is now used. 572i AT 3t g d
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
KINDNESS APPRECIATED.
Protection Hook and Ladder Company
Thank Eagles for their Services.

While the Eagle Athletic Club was
holding a meeting last night a letter
from the members of Protection Hook
and Ladder Company was read. 1t
thanked them for their kindness on
the night of the Hess block fire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Ch lnged their Date.

Because of the Catholic Club will hold
minstrel show on Thursday April 2l,
the Royal BOOSTERS have changed tht
date for the minstrel show which they
will give Oh the 2Sth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
WORKING FOR
THE CONTEST.
Ballots Continue TO Come in and
the Lower Ones are
Creeping up.

Ballots deposited up to O'Clock
asst night are as follows:
John J. Deveny, p. A. 1864
Peter Poulson, p. A. 1858
j. Howard Hope, p. A. $3.50
Henry Balderston, P. A. 1917
Capt. Thomas McElroy, Wood ge 2S70
W. f. Campbell, P. A. 1915
George Gillis, p. A. 224l
Mrs. f. E. Bachman, Tottenville 1741
d. W. Blair, p. A. 1191
Martin J. Olsen, P. A. 993
L. Wolff, P. A.. 8Sl
Capt. Brum Simonson, Tott. 762
Alex Conquest, p. A. SOB
Jack Klein, P. A. 5S1
P. J. Smith, p. A. 254
Mrs. Katherine Burke, P. A. 211
l.. Stetfner, P. "A. rs
Frank Pfeil 81
Axel Lembcke, p. A.. 81
Da MEL Gallagher, r. A. IL
Gilby Emmons PA. 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Addition Nearly Ready.

The new addition 10 the Central
railroad freight house is about COM
pleted and the employees expect to be
able to use it by the end of this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Another Trans er Made.

William Fowler, who has been
timekeeper on the new Perth Ambov
Trust Company building for several
months, was transferred to Passaic
this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
WE ARE HERE.

Trainer & Calvort, head teachers o
Woods College, Newark. N. j., are con
ducting first class Business School
1872 Smith Street, Scheuer Building.
5794 Ali Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12

The Evening News makes q special
ly of real estate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12

Road the real estate adve rtising
column on page 5, today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12

$50 Cash will purchase a lot on
Park Avenue near Washington st.
two blocks from State St.) 6al7
ance of purchase price $500 may
be- paid in monthly installments to
suit purchaser. $500 is asked by
owners Of adjoining lots.
Marj g, Snyder II Smi n st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12
Six New Members.

Tie Royal Arcanum will hold n
meeting tonight, when, it is expected,
SIX new members will be admitted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-12

Real Estate column page 5
Newport daily independent., 1904-09-02
WAS WASHINGToN's STAFF.
Interesting History of Cane Once Owned by Father of His
 Country.

One of the things that passed through the Baltimore fire un. scathed was a cane once owned by George Washington and now the property of Maj. H. Fl. Raleigh. The cane reposed during the fire in the vault of the Merchants Credit and Collection Bureau at Liberty and German streets, says the New York Sun.
 "In Gen. Washington's will," said Maj. Raleigh, 1.-two canes are mentioned. One was bequeathed to Robert Washington, of Chop tank, Va, who gave it to Robert Thompson, relative.
 "Later it passed to Miss Kittie Thompson, a sister of Robert Thompson, and finally Peter Ora. son Washington of New York, who was assistant secretary of the treasury under Guthrie, was the owner of the stick.
 "Peter Grason Washington be. queathed the cane to the oldest male heir of Gen. George Wash ington who was living at the time of his death. The late Mrs. Ra. leigh was a granddaughter of a Mrs. McPherson, of Washington, D. G., who before her marriage was a Miss Washington. After some contention it was proved that Mrs. Raleigh's brother, whose family name was Edwards, was the person entitled to the pos. session of the cane. I purchased the relic for my wife, and when she died it became my property"
 Although described as a cane. the relic is really a staff. It is of bamboo, about four and half feet long and just such stick as Washington might have used in tramping over his broad acres in Mount Vernon. The Washington coat-of-arms adorns it's gold head, anditis encircled with a gold band, upon which is inscribed:
 "Willed to Robert Washington and by him to descend to Peter Grason Washington, of New York"
 ( As soon as the embers had cooled, Maj. Raleigh hastened to the vault and was much relieved to find after the cane had been re- moved from the chamois skin case that it had not been scorched.