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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-09-02


Prices Of all grades are unusually high,
the value Of Walla Walla, based on ex-
isting freight, being 78c and 79c, with
few sales at this figure owing to the
strength of the eastern market. Cali
fornians, with little wheat of their own,
have kept the price of Walla Walla
down with some success. Shipments of
wheat from Portland and Puget sound
ports last month exceeded all previous
records, being 516,105 as compared with
100000 for August OF last year.
~ Local Wheat Market
I AtheuasAugr1 16- Wheat in Athena
today is quoted at Sc per bushel.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15
Try OBSERVER legal blanks.
BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

The largest sum ever paid for pre-
scription, changed hands in San Fran
cisco, August 30. 1901. The transfer in
volyed in coin and stock $1l2, 10000 and
was paid by party of business men for
a specific for Bright's Disease and Dia-
betes, hitherto inourab1e diseases.
They commenced the serious investl-
CATION of the specific Nov. 10, 1900.
They interviewed scores OF the cured
and tried it out on its merits by putting
over three dozen cases on the treatment
and watching them. They also got ply
sicians to name chronic, incurable cases,
and administered it with the physicians
for Judges. Up to Aug. %, eighty-seyen
per cent of the test cases were either
we'll or progressing favorably.
There being but thirteen per cent OF
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction. The proceedings
of the investigating committee and the
clinical reports OF the test cases were
published and will Oe mailed free on ap
plication. Address JOHN j. FULTON
COMPANY, 420 Montgomery St., San
Francisco, Cal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

OBSERVER readers who enjoyed
the delicious satire of our "Silets
Basun" correspondent during the
memorable city campaign of 1902
will hail with pleasure his return to
Polk county, and our subscribers,
one and all, will read with interest
his account ofthe recent republican
county convention, printed on the
fourth page of this paper. Age has
dimmed the old gentleman's sight
and his hand is not as steady as in
the days when he laid low the mighty
giants OF the forest IN clearing his
"timbur clame," but it will be noted
that his power of observation and
his knowledge of the inside work
ings of politics are just as keen as
ever, and that few of the details of
the convention escaped his atten-
ton.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

The resolutions adopted by the
Polk county republican convention
are not worthy of the name of a
platform. They stand for nothing,
advocate nothing, and contain no
principles for which to fight in the
coming campaign. They were
drawn for the sole purpose of slap
ping John Teal in the face and
defeating him for denomination.
1t is reported that Lee Rowell, a
member of the committee, vigorous.
ly opposed this clause in the
resolutions, and the OBSERVER is
inclined to believe this report. Mr.,
Rowell is man in whose makeup
there is nothing narrow or under
handed, and those who know him
best are certain that he did not
sanction the defeat of Mr.. Teal by
any such methods.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15


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thus proving their genuineness.
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any or all of these symptoms point to
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

A dirtier and more contemplate
piece of political work was never
perpetrated in a Convention than
the adoption of a resolution by the
Republican convention last Satur-
day charging the present Polk
County Court with extravaganza in
office. The resolution is dirty be-
cause it was aimed at a faithful
Republican member Of the court,
and it is contemplate because it is
untrue. 1t was introduced for no
other purpose than to slap John
Teal in the face, and create a
prejudice against his denomination.
The truth Of the matter is, there
never was a court that took hold
of the county affairs under as ad-
verse circumstances as did the
present Court Everything was at
skies and sevens owing to the
courthouse fire; the county was in
debt $4,000 and paying interest
at the enormous rate of 800 a
month; State taxes have doubled
in the last two years-and, yet, in
the face of all of these conditions,
the county Indebtedness has been
reduced until there are now less
than $1,000 worth Of warrants out
standing. The books of all the
county officers have been exported
each year and every cent of the
county funds accounted for. Never
in the last twenty years have our
county affairs been in a better
shape than they are today. The
big county debt has been paid, and
taxes next year will be low, no
matter who is elected in June. The
miserable resolution adopted by
Saturdays convention was un-
grateful and uncalled for. If the
delegates didn't want John Teal
for commissioner, there were other
ways of defeating him that would
have been open and manly, and
that would not have ground Mr..
Teal into the dirt and dust of
humiliation. They could have de-
feated him without adopting
methods that would bring the
blush of shame to a gang of Port
land north-end ward heelers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

Although defeated for the office
to which he aspired, E. G. Kirk
patrick can retire from the race
with the comforting reflection that
he made an open and honorable
fight for the nomination, and that
the friends who started with him
when the contest began remained
with him to the end. No set of
men were ever more faithful to a
friend than were the delegates who
supported Mr.. Kirkpatrick in last
Saturdays convention. The heavy
vote given him by the citizens of
his home town was fine tribute
to his popularity among the people
who have known him from his boy
hood and who appreciate his fit
ness and ability to fill the important
office of State Senator. Nor was
this friendship and loyalty confined
to the people of Dallas. After the
convention adjourned, men from
every precinct in Polk county
focked to his headquarters and
grasped his hand, assuring him of
their continued confidence and
friendship. Mr.. Kirkpatrick made
a clean and gallant fight for the
nomination, and did nothing in the
campaign that he will ever have
cause to regret.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

Even if Senator Fulton and
Harris are the closest political
friends, it wouldn't have done any
harm for the Polk County Re-
publican convention, which was
dominated by the Harris forces, to
have said just little word or two
for that faithful servant, Hon.
John H. Mitchell. 1t would have
been only just and gracious
recognition of the good work that
Senator Mitchell is doing for Ore
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15
J. F. GROVES,
Dallas, Oregon.

The Rebekah Lodge Of Falls City
paid fraternal visit to the Dallas
lodge last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Seymour, Of
Falls City, visited over Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Myer,
near Smithfeld.
A business meeting Of the Lewis
and Clark Club will be held. at the
home Of the President, Mrs. DR.. Mark
Hayter, next Tuesday afternoon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

At the Republican county con
vention held last Saturday, Dallas
was told to retire to the extreme
rear, and there be seated. Many
old-time Republicans and faithful
workers in the party throughout
the county were told to do likewise.
This strikes the average citizen as
being very poor politics.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15
Good Farm at a Bargain.

1856 acre farm, miles from Dallas,
so acres in cultivation; 10 acres in
hops good hop house plenty Of fruit; (;
we'll watered by living water; several
springs on place; good pastures, and
plenty of timber; one mile from Rail-
road house, barn and outbuildings.
A nice home, and great bargain at
$15 per acre. Call on, or address
w. A. AYRES,
Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

President Roosevelt signed the
Lewis and Clark Fair bill Wednes-
day. Senator Mitchell was present
at the White House to witness the
signing of the measure and to
thank the President for his kindly
interest in the success Of the Fair,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks to our
friends and to the Masonic order for
their assistance during our late be-
reavement, Mrs. E. L. INGALLS,, MR..
and Mrs. W. INGALLS,, Mr.. and MRS.
B. B. KAvANAUGH.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15
Republican County Ticket.

Republican County Ticket.
State Senator,
u. s. LOUGHARY.
Representative,
D. L. KEYT.
Commissioner,
WILLIAM RIDDELL.
County Clerk,
e. M. SMITH.
County Judge,
ED. T. COAD.
Sheriff,
NJ. SCRAFFORD.
Assessor,
G. s. GRAVES.
School Superintendent,
G. L. STARR.
Treasurer,
J. r. BEEZLEY.
Surveyor,
J. P. VANORSDEL.
Coroner,
r. L. CHAPMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15
For Sale.

A desirable home in the town Of
Dallas, Polk county, Oregon, consist
ing Of "a acres Of land; 10 acres in
hops, good for 100 bales; quality
always good. Two hop houses, large
store room, one new Morrison hop
press; good barn, dwelling house,
plenty of fruit. For particulars, in
quire Of
J. F. GROVES,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

It's comical to hear some of the
boys who helped to stack the cards
for Harris in Polk county now
swearing that they were for Her
mann all the time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

Republican resolutions with one
United States Senator's name men
toned and the other left out don't
sound right. Polk county is the
only county in the state that has
adopted such resolutions this year.
The writer of this paragraph is
proud to be numbered among the
friends and admirers Of Oregon's
brilliant junior Senator, and he is
also one o a large number of Re-
puhlicans in Polk county who would
have liked to have seen some
recognition extended to that faith
ful servant, Hon John II. Mitchell.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

Now watch 'em grab for the tail
end of Binger's band-wagon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

MA mn Pays for the OBSERVER
N w and the Weekly Oregonian
one year. In order to take
advantage of this liberal
offer, your subscription to the OBSERVER
must be paid up to date. Now is the
time to subscribe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-04-15

KOdOI Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Virginia.

Sui, to break tho Will Of George NJ
Jones, Involving ii half Million brought
at Lynciburg; Attorney John III. Lewis
testiiies that testator was fully competent
10 make will--Puiaski Republicans elect
delegates instructed for Slemp and Roose-
yclt--Norfolk and Western makes
unique exhibit in court In the shape OF q
model Of the ycstibule Of car half size,
exhibited in defense OF a damage suit
Confederate monument TO be unveiled to-
day at Oak Shade, in Culpeper county
James W. Tucker, engineer Of the cleo
trio light plant Mt Blackstone, kills him.
self With Il bullet In the back OF his head
Memorial Day services held In Alex.
fantlYtifs saiiti confederate graves decorated
Sailor falls overheard from German
warshfp Nenta at Newport Sews----1he
final exercises at the University COM
mence June 12th--Dr. James N. McNutt
dies at Eastville from taking wood aico-
hoi-----Argument concluded in Petersburg
in the suit of Fisher ct ais. against the
Passenger and Power Company----ReN.
DIR. Broughton, the successful Atlanta
evangelist. begins meeting in Petersburg
John Thomas sent on TO the grand
jury Of Prince George county for the
murder OF r. II. 5Woolrldge-Fredcri
burg Water Works Company organized
Elder y. n. Spiricr wakes to find his
wife dead by his side---Two negroes kill
ed in shooting ARRAY at Chatham-State
Convention OF Trained Nurses meets in
Norfolk--Mayor Blanton rcnominated by
the Democrats of Farmyille-Counties
electiug delegates TO the state Convention
--Commencements in progress in the
colleges OF Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
FOR CLOSER
RELATIONS ! ! | ! N. S
Southern Assembly Puts Puts on on
Docket Report Concerning Re
lationship to Other Branches.
ADOPTED Z WITHOUT CHANGE.
Fort Worth, Texas, Selected as
Next Meeting Place for
Assembly.
ADOPTED WITHOUT CHANGE
sneci,l 10 The Tlmes-Dispatch.) )

(SDeClal 10 Inc
MOBILE. ALA, May 24.-The Southern
Presbyterian General Assembly decided
to-day to hold its next meeting In Fort
Worth, Texas, In May, 1905. Greenville'
S. c.. was also nominated
The most Important matter before the
assembly to-day was the presentation OF
the following report. which was readily
mn upon the docket for discussion at
some future time. and SO far as the
action OF the assembly can be foretoold
t1his report will be adopted without any
material change. II seems TO meet the
wishes OF the whole membership OF the
body:
..Your committee. to which We're re-
ferrcd the various overtures and commu-
nlcations to this General Assembly on
the subject OF closer relations WITH me
Presbyterian. and Reformed Churches T.! ~.
the United States, would respeG,t,luiiSS ,SaaS
state that they have carefully consiusi.eiu c'.ini..
from the Synod of Alabama and the
Presbyterlcs of Meridian. MecklenourE
and Enoree, and from loint con- eeI,,leJ
of representatives OF me l<elptr.e.l e..
cd of Of the Reformed Church in the United
States of America, the Reformed, Chuicn
OF America and the United PRESBYTERIAN
Church. held In New York city, Decemperr
$40, 1903, all asking the appoint,menl no OF
mittecs from other churches on the bring
ing about of closer. relations and COOP
GRAFTON between the various reformed a,d 10
Presbyterian Churches, ALSO We M mpNo nv
terry OF Nashville. asking this assembly 70
Continued on Third Jage)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
ALMANAC
Richmond.

The primary prineiple wins a renlark- r.,i,s
able victory IN Richmond. even surprls-
ing it's statnchest friends; all the candi-
dates. not nominees of the Parker club.
win, though all are Parker men; solomon
apparently victorious over Easley IN Hsn-
RICO though there is O split In Hard,n
Shop precinct and Ensley's friends decline
% par,icipate; the primary principle Il
scores another vctory--Bid for hand
some property, No. ll5 East Main Street.
Is no, aSesP,sd : by ownerspsa r. ID
county---Death of Mr. J. :. l,mlauf--
VI NJ. I. cadets at New Market are TO
have reunion at time OF institutes COM
mencement--State Board Of Education
to meet and receive reports from the
county school boards on the books se-
lected-corporation Commlssiqn ,,,ah hears al
jzens against the Passenger and Power
Company the former complaining {, tha,
sell tickets MANCHESTER----Scn
against primaries except in local cleo
tiona--D. L. Toney mentioned as dele
gate TO State Convcnuon--tintcrtai
ment 10 be given for benefit of the CITY
Mission.---Anniial outing OF Joe Johnston
Camp att Drewrys Blum tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
MR. Hill AS
A WIT NESS S
President Of Northern Securities
Company Suggests Remedy for
Decline III Shipping.
ADVOCATES; SHIP 81 IL SUBSIDY ID
Said Export Bounty Was Necces- ycs:s
sary to Revive the Nler-
chant Marine.
ADVOCATES SHIP SUBSIDY. ID \
cBy Associated Press.)

n Hl T. y
NEW YORK. May 4.-James ]. Hill,
precedent of the Northern Securities
Company, and of the Great Northern
Railroad. appeared today as a witness
bcfoi g the Merchant Marine Commission,
the Joint congressional committee, which
Is Investigate In the causes of the de-
clinc ot American shipping, in order TO
sagges. t measures for remedial legisla-
H ton. s5tis
."lh lie first thing necessary, said Mr..
Hill 'is to create a desire In the peo-
pie OF this country to own ships. 1t is
purely commercial question. II there
is a Profit in 1t. people will engage in
1T; If 8. loss, 1t is question how long
people will stick.
Mr.. NcDermott pressed the question OF
governmental aid &
But is the government able to go far
enough?" asked Mr. Hill.
III you will admit foreign built ships
free" he said you will get merchant
marine quickly"
How are we going to get back a mer-
chant mariner" asked Mr. McDermott
If you are willing to put tonnage
tax on all that goes to Il foreign market,
everything that goes out of the country.
even to the new markets, / think you
would get the ships. That would come
out of tile people.
.The ship subsidy started in about
thirty minutes. | had induced the Japa-
nese to take our cotton to mix with
theirs, so that it would make a better
yarn. The Eoer war broke out, and We
could not get ships on the Pacific coast.
/ had to cancel an order for 6o,0o0 bales
OF cotton in December. / came East and
saw Senator Fairbanks and Senator
Hanna. l asked Why We could not get
ships to carry our goods. Senator Hnnta
said lie would see me in the morning and
he did. The result was that he opened his
campaign in Ohio on the ship subsidy
Then your ren.edy?' asked Mr.. Nc
Dermo,t, lis an export bounty?'
Yes; tina; Is II :" a
How much do you think would be re-
quired for subsidy;" asked Senator NAL
lO,,.
"C,h $40, 900, 600 or s15.ooo,oo0 would get a
lot of tonnage. You might take II out
of the river ana hnrbor bill. But tell
you, tho great big navigation Is going to
be on steel rails.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
He I AL.KS
TO THE BOYS.
President Roosevelt Delivered
Prizes to Students at Gro
ton School. III
YOUTH SHOULD HAVE PLUCK
Nations Executive Great Advo-
cate Of Athletics-Both Sons
Students at Institution.
fBy Associated Press.l )

GRCToN, MASS, May 2a.-President
pate in the annual prize day exercises
at the Groton School. where two Of
the Presidents sons. Theodore. Jr.. and
Kermit are preparing for college. He
delivered a brief talk to the boys and
presented the prizes. Late in the after
noon the President started for WASH
ington.
In his talk the President said that II
boy had not pluck, common sense and
dencency. he was of pretty bad Sort
ana a man without those qualities was
even worse.
He admonshed them that they must
not In any degree become .prlss," and
urged them to be strong, to be decent
and to be resourceful
Boys and men," ne said. possessing
such qualities will not be snobs. There
are In other civic and social life worse
creatures than snobs. but no creature Is
moro contemptible."
The President rererred to the advan-
tages OF training in public schoois, which
training. he believed to be most nenen-
cal because of the democracy or the
institution.
The President alluded to the athletics
OF modern school life, saying that he be-
lieved In athletics and sports and In
the spirit which Is back OF them. He
said that II a boy did not possess tho
spirit, the pluck and the energy necessary
to make him successful In athletics. he
probably would amount to little In after
life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25

Pechili and in waters outside their terrt-s
3toral Jurisdiction may lead to an ending
of the war In the far East. T
Information has come to me from an.
apparently reliable authority that a move, 5,,55
ment ls now being considered looking to Y
the calling ofsan International conferenceS Il
on this subject, which viii define the 4
extent to which mines may be used and
which pE Ees sure t " bear on
Russia to refrain from endangering neu-
tral ships by the reckless use Of these,
Internal machines.
a diplomats who is we'll informed as
to the progress OF affairs. said to-day: 1T
is not at all improbabl BILE that II such an
International council is called, not only
will 1t discuss the question OK mines. but
may very well take UP the matter OF
bringing the war to an end. ,
lis not a violent assumption that both
the beuigerents, seeing a long and costly
conflict ahead, which Is likely to bring
both winner and loser to the verge of
bankruptcy, would be willing to stop:
fighting provided this can be accpm-
pllshed without too great a loss of pres
tige.
A fair basis of settlement suggested by
conference Of the powers ought to be \
easy to reach.
There have been more unconfirmed
rumors Of fierce fighting, both above
Port Arthur and In Manchura. One
battle is alleged to have taken place near
Feng Wang Cheng; another near Kin
Chow, and another above Port Arthur
The Japanese LOSSES according to the
reports. in the three affairs. foot up be-
tween 10000 and 10000 men. They all
come from Russian sources, with Chinese,
reports as their nominal basis.
They have no official verification even
In st. Petersburg, and nothing Is known
Of any such battles from Japanese
sources. ~
They meet with little credence here,
The Impression is growing among ex-
perts here that the Japanese will make
no aggressive move now until Port AR
thur and the Russian ships there have
been definitely disposed of. tits believed. n
In fact. that a part OF the forces on Liao
Yang have heen sent to assist in the
capture OF the Russian stronghold on
the Lao Tung peninsula
Even with the main body OF the RUS
sian squadron quiescent. sudden dash
Of the Russian torpedo fleet might work
vast damage to the Japanese TRANSPORTS.
Hence the opinion is growing that the
entire energy Of the Japai/ Sc campaign
VIII be directed on Port Arthur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
.BONSACK COMP ANY
MAKES APPEAL
Concern Asks Secretary
Of State to Prefer Claim
Against Mexico.
lRy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. q, May 24,-Attor-
neys representing the Bonsaek Company
OF Virginia have Appealed TO tne state
Denartment to prefer claim against the
Mexican government for $T500.0oo and
the case is under consideration, with the
nrospects that 1t Will be referred to
Ambassador Clayton for preliminary re-
port
! The company's claim is based upon the
use by Meyican companies of its patents
for manufacturing cigarettes, and It is
alleged that the Supreme Court Of Mexico
has denied justice In this matter