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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-08-12
IN HARVEST FIELDS
WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVOR
ABLE FOR DOING WORK.
Reservation Wheat Averaging From
35 to 40 Bushels, Cold Springs
Country 25 Bushels.

The weather of the past week has
been ideal for harvesting and the crews
in the grain fields have made the most
of it. The scarcity Of threshing ma
chimes is still noticeable, and as result
keen anxiety exists among the farmers.
1t is reported that in few days several
machines will come here from the Walla
Walla valley. II this proves to be true
the tension Of the situation will be re-
lieved to some extent.
Reports from the reservation show
that wheat is averaging from 35 to 40
bushels per acre, many settings" going
as high as so bushels per acre. In the
vicinity of Athena the yield is about the
same. Northwest of town in the Helix
and Cold Springs district, where the
late frosts we're in evidence, the yield is
not SO heavy.
The general average of wheat per acre
around Holdman will be 25 bushels per
acre this season. Many believed right
up to the time of threshing that the
yield would be heavier. AS compen-
sation, however, the quality is fine.
Field Notes.
Notwithstanding the wheat market is
particularly strong wheat sales the
county over are reported slow. The
probabilities are that no heavy selling
will take place for some time yet.
Harvesting in the Pilot Rock country
is progressing in good shape. Barley is
the principle crop, and spring-sown
fields are averaging between rs and 80
bushels.
The Preston Parton Milling Co. has
taken out wheat handlers license.
Thomas Kerr, OF Holdman, has 500
acres of wheat this year, the average per
acre being 25 bushels, and the quality
g00ds Part OF it was affected by the
late spring freezes.
John McIntyre's crop averaged DO
bushels per acre. The quality is ex-
cellent.
Duncan McIntyre's reservation field
netted Al 11s bushels per acre.
Donald Mcdonald is another Athena
rancher who reports 80 bushel yield.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-08-12
Notice to Creditors.

In the County Court Of the State OF Ore
gon for the County OF Umatilla.
In the matter of the estate of A. L.
Watts, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all whom 1T
may concern that !, NJ. L. Watts, have
been duly appointed and qualified as ex-
ecutor of the estate Of A. l.. Watts, de-
ceased, under his last will aud testa-
ment. All persons having claims and
demands against the said estate are re-
Quested to present them to me at the
law Office Of Will M. Peterson, Athena,
Oregon, within six months from the
date Of the first publication Of this
notice. Claims and demands must be
accompanied with proper vouchers.
Dated this 10th day of July, 1904.
Win NJ. Peterson, NJ. Il. Watts,
Attorney. Executor,
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9.57 a. m.

Walla Walla, Day
ton, Pomeroy, Lew
9.57 a m. iston, Colfax, Pull
man, Moscow, the
Couer diAlene dis
triot, Spokane and
all points north.
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Water Routes.
SAN FRANCISCO-PORTl4A ROUTE
Steamer sails from Portlard-s p. m. every 5
days.
Snake River Route.
Steamers leave Riparia daily except Satur-
day, at 4.I0 a. m. Returning leave Lewiston
daily except Friday, at a. m.
For tickets 10 and from all PARTS OF the
country call on or write 10
II. w. Smith. Agent.
Athena
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Try to Burn a Town.

Incendiaries have been at work at
Couer d. Alene City in what is believed
to be systematic attempt to burn the
town. Two fires which occurred after
midnight Monday night show traces of
being Intentionally started. The big
fire Saturday night is also believed to be
the work of incendiaries.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-08-12
Sick Headache.

For several years my wife was
troubled with what physicians called
sick headache of very severe character.
She doctored with several eminent ply
sicians and at a great expense, only to
grow worse until she was unable to do
any kind of work. About year ago she
began taking Chamberlain's stomach
and liver tablets and today weighs more
than she ever did BEFORE" says George
E. Wright, Of New London, New York
For sale by all druggists.
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Bids Wanted.

Bids are wanted for the painting and
kalsemining Of the /. o. o. F. and X.
of P. Hall as shown on the plans and
specifications. Bids will be opened on
August 15, 1904. For plans and in
formation, call at the Office of
G. W. Bradley,
Chairman of Trustees.
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1870 p. m.
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| find nothing better for liver de-
rangement and constipation than Cham.
berlains Stomach and Liver Pills.--L.
F. Andrews, Des Moines, Iowa. For
sale hv all druggists.
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water Routes.

Mixed, for Pendie-
l2:20 p.m. ton and intermedf-l 7:05 b. m.
ate points.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
PLEAsEs THE JAPANESE.
Sinking of the Rastoropny Relieves
Embarrassing Position.

Chefoo, Nos. 18.-The three Japa-
nese torpedo boat destroyers winch
entered the harbor during the morn
ing to ascertain if the Russian torpe-
do boat destroyer Rastoropny was here
disappeared for time, but feappeafed
in the afternoon. The Japanese consul
sent cutter out to meet them and
informed the nearest destroyer, the
kasumi, that the Rastoropny had been
sunk. The consul says this was the
first the ships knew OF the sinking OF
the Kastoropny. The kasumi trans.
mitted the information by wireless
telegraphy to the Japanese flagship,
whereupon the deStroyers disappeared
in the direction of Port Arthur.
The sinking of the Rastoropny by
the Russians relieved the Japanese OF
an embarrassing position. A repeti-
tion of the torpedo boat destroyer
Ryeshitelni incident would have arous-
ed indignation, while failure to de-
stroy or cut the Rastoropny out would
have appeared like admitting previous
wrong doing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18

, OPPOSING FORCES CLOSE TOGETHER
TROOPS OCCUPYING PITS CON.
VERSE WITH EACH OTHER
FREQUENTLY.

Chefoo. Nov. 1S.-Fighting at Port
Arthur has taken place nightly since
the Japanese began their general as
sault on Oct. 26, according to Captain
Ronberg, pilot, who was a passenger
on the Russian torpedo boat destroyer
Rastoropny.
fhe Japanese trenches, the captain
says, are close to the forts on Rihlung
and keekwan mountains and to other
forts on the northeastern group.
The sharpshooters of both sides, oc-
cupying the pits, conversed with each
other frequently and make truces in
: order to borrow cigarettes or to relieve
their cramped limbs.
The Japanese are displaying great
energy in the construction of trenches
and the mounting of guns.
All the railroad steamers belonging
to the Russians, except the steel screw
transport Amur, have been sunk by
Japanese shells.
The hospital ship Angara, formerly
q transport, has been sunk in shallow
water. The patients are still on board
the ship and are comfortable.
One day last week a hospital ship
moved too near the battleship IN the
harbor, whereupon the Japanese drop
ped small shells around her with the
obvious purpose OF warning her away.
The ship took the hint and when she
was outside the zone OF danger large
shells began falling near the battle
ships
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
WEATHER eREMELy COLD.
Soldiers of Both Armies Driven te
Their DuQouts.

Mukden, Nov. 18.-Four days sharp
cold has silenced the artillery and in
fantry fire between the opposing posi-.
tions and has driven the soldiers into
the dugouts along the entire entrencb.
ed line. The apparent impossibility
for either side to eject the other from
their burrows and the fact that in the
event one side succeeded in advanc.
ing it could not dig the other out OF
Its cantonment on account OF the frost
seems to promise winters inactivity.
although the Japanese three days ago
made a small reconnaissance toward
the extreme east and pushed back the
Russian cavalry few miles as though
they were investigating the possibili.
ties for fianking movement. 1t seems
impossible that either side in any case
could more than occupy its opponents
winter quaCters. The wells along the
lines are dry and both sides use the
Shakhe river, where the soldiers ap'
proach unarmed and get water under
recognized mutual sanction not to fire
on a single soldier. Here the noble
art of war is confined to fsticuffs and
swapping cigarettes, jackknives and
food all of which are priced. Famili-
arities are inevitable where long lines
are in continued contact. The armies
have now been stationary for so long
that they are drawing supplies of fuel
and horse forage from the distant rear,
all other supplies being exhausted
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
REPORTS JAP REPULSE.
Severe Fighting Occurred at Port Ar
thur Oct. 26.

St. Petersburg, Nov. 1S.-General
Stoessel, in his dispatches to Empeloi
Nicholas, reports the repulse OF Jap
anese attack Oct. 26 on the north front
OF Port Arthur. The Russian losses
were 480 killed or wounded. All The
attacks Nov. 3, the day the anniversary
OF the emperor's accession to the
throne was celebrated, We're repulsed
General Stoessel was slightly wound
ed in the head during one OF the latest
assaults on Port Arthur. The text OF
General Stoessels dispatch of Oct. 2S
follows:
I'VE have the honor TO report to
your majesty that the japanese bonn
barded very vigorously, Oct. rs, oul
forts and entertainments north and
northeast. The following day they
also attacked one of the forts on the
north side. but our heavy artillery and
shrapnef fire dispersed their reserves
and the assault was repulsed. Gu,
losses were l officer and about II men
killed and 400 wounded.
Engineer Captain Sakharoff, for
merly governor of Port Dalny, died Oct.
n OF typhus fever.
1T is difficult to single out indi-
viduals for special mention among the
heroic defenders"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
NORTH SEA INQUIRY.
Fishermen Can Give No Reason foi
Russian Attack.

Hull, Eng, Nov. lS.-The third day
of the boaro OF trade inquiry into the
North sea incident opened with reit
erations of the oft repeated story thai
there were no Japanese, no guns and
no ammunition on board the trawlei
fees and that the fishermen could con
ceive of no reason why they had been
attacked. None OF them had been ask
ed by any Japanese agency to do any
thing, nor had any of them seen a
Japanese or strange warship OF any
description in the North sea with the
exception of the Russians. One wit
ness admitted that, on seeing the
North sea hospital trawler Alpha with
extinguished lights he had remarked
There's torpedo boat" Crossexam
ined by DIR. Woodhouse, counsel repre-
seating the Russian embassy. the wit
ness said he was positive ii was not a
torpedo boat, but he was not sure il
was the Alpha. He never before had
seen trawler with all her lights eX.
tinguiShed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18

Sequel of Hazing Scrapc at the Wis
consin University.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 1S.-For several
hours crowd OF 900 students of the
University of Wisconsin engaged i'll an
organized man hunt, the object OF then
wrath being Walter r.. Mason, stu
dent OF Brookline, Mass, who shot A
q. Grunert of Chicago, another stu
dent, in hazing escapade Saturday
night. Mason cheered for the Mime
sofa football team.
The mob was gathered en- the univer
sity campus by dozen leaders, who
fired guns and received the hundreds
of students who came running up by
saying: Were going to clean out
Mason for shooting Earl Grunert. We
mean business and want only fellows
with no yellow streak in them to come
along and help"
The mob went to the home of Aug
ust Scheibel, where Mason boarded
and after breaking into the house
searched IL from attic to cellar. He
could not be found.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
AFTER DESPERATE BATTLE.
One of the "cody Bandits" Captured
in Wyoming.

Thermopolis, Wyo., Nov. lS.-After
q desperate battle between the two
bandits, who have been given the
title Cody Bandits" as result or hav-
ing murdered Cashier Middaugh of the
Cody National bank and three men
who recognized them as the much
sought outlaws, the larger of the pair
was captured in the Big Stone valley,
north of here.
Details of the fight are meager, but
it is said that the man now held an
swers well the description of the fel,
low who doled out death TO the bank
cashier. Ii is supposed that the small
er robber eluded the three-man posse.
1t is also thought here that the
Cody Bandits" are the ones who com
mitted the daring holdup Of saloon
and gambling den in this town.
For a time the bandit was in danger
of being lynched by the citizens of
this place. A large crowd gathered
and a lynching was freely discussed,
but finally the crowd gave up its plan
for want of leader.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
GENERAL PUBLIC BARRED.
Work of Selecting Jury to Try Nan
Patterson Continues.

New York, Nov. lS.- With four of
the twelve men who are to decide her
fate already selected the trial of Nan
Patterson, the former show girl charg-
ed with the murder of Caesar Young,
the wealthy horseman, was continued
in the criminal branch of the supreme
court during the day. The greatest
care has. been used in the examina-
tion of talesmen and the exhaustive
questioning and almost indiscriminate
challenging for even the slightest
cause indicated that not only might
another full court day or even more
be consumed in filling the jury box,
but that the panel of 100 talesmen
might be exhausted before the task
was finished.
Thus far the general public has been
shut out entirely from the proceedings,
only those having direct connection
with the case being allowed to enter
the courtroom
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
AMERICAN NURSES RETURN.
Speak Highly of Their Treatment by
the Japanese.

San Francisco, Nov. 18.-Dr. Anita
McGee and her eight associates OF the
American Red Cross society who have
returned from Japan, where they sery.
ed with distinction as nurses to the
wounded soldiers. say they received
every attention and were honored in
every way possible during their stay
in the country by officials and repre-.
sentatives of the Japanese army. Be-
fore they left they were given fare
well reception at which large number
OF dignitaries were present. The way
they performed their duties in the
hospitals won the highest praise from
the surgeons at Piroshima, the receiv.
ing hospital for all the Japanese
wounded in the war. where they were
stationed. DR.. MCGEE. before leaving,
was given an audience by the emperor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18

You cannot cure piles by external ap-
plication. Any remedy to be effective
must be applied inside, right at the seat
of the trouble. ManZan is put up in a
collapsible tube, with nozzle, Sc that
it reaches inside and applies the remedy
where it is most needed. ManZan
strengthens the blood vessels and nerves
so that piles are impossible. ManZan
relieves the pain almost instantly heals,
soothes, cools and cures Stoddard a.
Halstead
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
ALONG THE TAiTsE RIVER.
japanese Fortifying Their Second Line
Of Defense.

General Kuropatkin's Headquarters
Nov. 16.-The Japanese, according to
the Russian scouts, are heavily fortl'
flying their second line of defense
along the Taitse river. The major por-
ton OF the skirmishing of the last
few days has been around the village
OF Yansintoundi. Some Japanese and
Russians who had gone unarmed To
the same spring OF water had a hand.
to-hand fight. There We're plenty OF
broken heads, but not one on either
side was killed.
The health of the Russian troops,
with the advent of the cold weather
is splendid. There are few cases OF in
fectious diseases and the hospitals are
no longer crowded, most Of the sick
and wounded having been sent north.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
PRoMoToR PLEADS GUILTY.
At Second Trial Acknowledges Fraudu
lent Use of Mails.

Des Moines, Nov. 1S.-Letson Bal
liett. who gained wide notoriety q
couple OF years ago as promoter OF
the White Swan Mining company OF
Oregon, suddenly terminated his sec
ond trial in the district court fol-
fraudulently using the mails, by plead
ing guilty. The first trial resulted in
conviction after hard fight, but
the second trial was ordered by the
higher courts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
Serious Results of a Joke.

St Paul, Nov. 1S.-Peter Weber il
in critical condition at Bethesda
hospital as the result of joke played
upon him at his home. AS Weber
was about to sit down to lunch the
milkman entered the kitchen and in a
spirit of fun pulled Mr.. Weber's chair
away. Mr.. Weber is large man and
he fell heavily TO the floor. injuring
his spine. He was unconscious several
hours
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
lee II Is appa. ent luat Tue inl,la,..o

Ic-.,.- IL Is ap,a4 ent luat tue inItlalI. @
must be taken by the Japanese.
l. is reported that the japanese are
con entrating strong forces on their
left and center, undoubtedly with the
realization that they must be assured
OF speedy success before attacking, as
1t will be impossible for their armies
to remain in the field without shelter
owing TO the bitterly cold nights.
The Russians have greatly strength
ened their positions and hope to hold
Mukden through the winter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18

Small Death Fate Caused BY japanese
Bullets.

San Francisco. NOV. lS.-Dr. Nj. No
gasi of Toxic. who Las personally at
tended many OF The Japanese and Rus.
sian wounGci IN the hospitals of Japan
since the beginning OF hostilltles, is
here on his way To London TO read a
paper before a society OF surgeons there
ON bullet wounds and their treatment
during The present war lie expresses
surprise at the way wounds inflicted
by the small bullets used by the Jap
anese heal and the small death rate
which they cause The Russian bullet
used is far more deadly. he saws.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
Third Victim of Wreck.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. Isl. L.
Smith of Grand Rapids, who was in
jured in the Pere Marquette wreck
near Elmdale, died at the hospital
here from his burns. He is the third
victim Of the wreck. Ralph Savoy
OF Grand Rapids is in a critical con,
dition and not expected to live. He
is badly scalded and has broken leg
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
Killed by Shot From Ambush.

Birmingham. Ala. Nov. 18.-W. S.
Lang, superintendent of the coal mines
of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail-
road company at Blocton, who was
shot from ambush last Saturday night,
is dead. Lang was native OF Penn.
sylvania. but came to Alabama some
months ago from Virginia.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18

A new theory that is proving success
ful ia the cure OF Coughs, Lung and
Bronchial affections is offered in Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy
cuts the mucus, heals the meInbranous
lining Of the throat, lungs and bronchial
tubes wards off Pneumonia and strength
ems the system generally Group and
Whooping Cough disappear before its
use as snow before the sunshine OF
spring. It's pleasant. .-SStoddard IL
Halstead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18

That awful grinding, stabbing pain in
the back is from the kidneys. A dose
of Pinenles will cure it over night.
Pineules is new disdovery put up in a
new way. A delightful remedy and
specific for all Kidney and Bladder
troubles. Stoddard q Haistead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
Until Baltic Fleet Arrives.

ST. Petersburg, Nov 18.-As a result
OF the dispatches received from Lieu
tenant General Stoessel the war Office
expresses confidence that Port ArthuI
will be able to hold out till the arrival
of the Russian second Pacific squad
ron
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
Sails From African Port.

Dakar. Africa. Nov. 18.--The Rus
sian second Pacific squadron. bound
for the Far East. sailed from here
Wednesday evening
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
The only high grade 6ekinE Powder
made at Q moderate prlcs.
Calumet
Baking
Powder

If woman ever gets SO homely she
ism t worth looking at. she'd better
take Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea.
Brings back the bloom of youth 35
cents, tea or tablets Frank Smith
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
Brecklnrlolqe May Recover.

Lexington, KY, Nov 1S.-Colonel w.
C. p Breckenridge. who was stricken
with paralysis Wednesday and for a
time was in a critical condition, is
pronounced to be slightly better. His
speech partially returned and physi
clans now hold hopes of recovery.
GENERAL PlRIIc RAPRED
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
JAPs MUST BEGIN FIGHT.
Russians VIII Not Assume Offensive
South of Mukden.

Mukden, Nov. 1s.-lf there is to be
any activity at the front In the near
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-18
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE.
No indications of Deadlock in North
Sea Affair.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 18.-The facts
do not warrant the report that Count
Benkendorff, the Russian ambassador
to Great Britain, may be recalled on
account of the present hitch in the
Anglo-Russian North sea convention.
Russia has taken exception to the Ian
guage OF the English text of the ar
ticle relating to fixing the blame and
has proposed some notifications, but
there is no evidence yet that dead
lock has been reached The admiralty
is undoubtedly exercising influence
upon the foreign office in the matter
The Novoe Vremya contends that the
English text goes beyond The Hague
conference, which only provides for a
commission TO determine the facts and
in no sense TO make an arbitral award.
London, Nov. 1S.-The Associated
Press learns that there is no justifica
tion whatever for the sensational de
ductions made in the London Daily
Telegraph's dispatch from st. Peters.
burg from the delay in signing the
Anglo Russian North sea convention.
Russia has accepted in principle the
International commission, but the ex
act text of the convention must be the
subject Of agreement between the two
powers. The present difference con
Germs small details of the wording OF
the agreement as submitted by Great
Britain for Russia's consideration.
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