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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
1T MAY co HIGHER
DAVID TAYLOR SAYS PRICE OF
WHEAT MAY ADVANCE.
Preston-Parton Mill Is Capable of
Grinding Most Of Che Grain Trib-
utary to This Point.

The prevailing sentiment among the
wheat growers of this section Of tho
Umatilla wheat belt, who have not
sold, is that the price will go to a
higher notch before the season closes,
than has yet been quoted. That these
surmises are liable to prove correct,
reference is here made to an Athena
special which appeared in Sundays
Spokesman Review. 1t is as follows:
up to the present the Preston Parton
company has bought 200, 900 bushels,
for which it has paid trifle more
than the local market price. At
present it is paying 81 cents for club
and 81 for bluestem. The wheat
tributary to Athena is now all har-
vested and practically all hauled, and
it is estimated that from one half to
two thirds of the local crop has been
sold, most of which has been puI-
chased by the local mill. One grain
dealer at least does not hesitate to say
that in his opinion wheat will 60 to
70 cent notch before the close Of the
season. The man who makes this
statement is David Taylor. He has
been in the warehouse business for
20 years and this is the first year he
has not had ON hand in his warehouse
at the beginning Of the season from
one to four crops. Conditions at other
warehouses throughout the wheat
growing districts and the Touring
mills are the same; there was surplus
this year from last season. Mr.. Tay-
lor says the crop at home is short, that
while right in this immediate vicinity
the average yield is quite large for.the
acreage, it is due to the fact that all
the land can be farmed and there is
practically no waste land. But in
Morrow, Grant and Gillian counties,
the crop is short. He points out the
failure of the wheat crop in California,
which will have to come here for seed,
and that New York may DO able to
supply home consumption, but will
have nothing to spare.
He also called attention to the
yield in Crook county, which last year
produced 10 TO 20 bushels to the acre
and this year produces only six to sew
ell bushels. He claims it is safe to
say that If all Oregon and Washington
mills were run to full capacity in the
coming year they would easily con-
sumo the entire local crop. AS an IL
lustration he points to the fact that
the Athena mill is capable of grinding
the entire crop tributary to this point.
Mr.. Taylor's warehouse is only par
TALLY filed. In his warehouse is the
entire crop Of John Bell & Sons, who
are the largest individual growers in
this vicinity, harvesting about $4,000
bushels =
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Defeated By His Money.

doubtful district and you doubtless
admit that large sums from the re-
publican campaign fund were ex.
pended. Personally am of the opin-
ion that the funds helped materially
to bring about my defeat.
~ would particularly like to know
how much Of my money paid to your
company in trust for my little family
after my death, together with the
funds more than $4,000 other demo
crats and friends who cast their votes
for me in the nth district, were used
to bring about my defeat and to defeat
the will OF the voters.
II venture the opinion that even my
republican opponents can hardly ad-
vocate the use Of my funds and the
funds of thousands of other policy
holders In this manner.
"Yours truly,
''FRANKLIN LEONARD.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Sinking For Water.

Scarcity of water is the topic of
general complaint among farmers and
stockmen. Springs that have never
before been known to fail in water
supply have either dried up entirely or
at present are furnishing but little
water. The same is true regarding
wells on the ranches where stock is
watered. At the Bell place up the
Wildhorse, the big we'll for the first
time in its history is about to play out.
Mr.. Bell was in town Saturday after
tools and blasting powder to be used
in sinking the well to greater depth
in the hope that the supply of water
NAV be replenished.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26

In an open letter to President John
A.. Mccall of the New York Life In
surarce company, franklin Leonard
Jr., the defeated candidate for CON
gress in the 18th district of New York
City, has asked Mccall how much
money paid on bis life insurance pol
icy had been used to defeat him.
Leonard's letter was prompted by Nc
Calls statement before the legislative
investigating committee that he had
ordered a contribution Of about $48.-
900 to the republican national cam
paign fund in 1904.
The letter follows:
Dear Sir: Last year | held
policy amounting to 0,000 IN the
New York Life Insurance company
and paidsthe yearly premium. Atlthe
same time was nominatd for con
gress by the democratic party III the
18th district. This was close and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
FAVOR METER RATE
ATHENA MAY ADOPT 1T FOR
HER WATER SYSTEM.
Question Has Been Considered By the
City Council Meter Results In
Other Towns Noted.

With the installation of the new
water system comes the problem of
bettering the regulation of the water
rates. Heretofore the fiat rate has
prevailed, and to say the least, has
proven unsatisfactory. Especially is
this true during the portion of the
season when the water supply has been
low.
The question of going to the meter
system has been discussed by the city
council, and it is known that the fire
and water committee. on the mem
bers of which devolve the cares and
perplexities Of regulating the system
to the satisfaction of all. favor it.
ALI other towns that are not amply
provided with water, and many that
are, have satisfactorily solved the
water problem by going to the meter
system. Prior to the change. there
was notably the unsatisfactory con-
ditions with (which Athena contends
during the summer months--lack of
water, waste of water and the usual
cutting down in the time allotted to
irrigating.
With the installation Of meters and
the basis of a fair and just rate to
consumer and city alike, it is contend
ed that better conditions will obtain.
With the meter, the consumer pays
for just the amount of water he uses
and no more; he can sprinkle his lawn
at whatever hour he sees fit and can
use as much water as he desires, for
he pays for it. He will also be care
full that his stand pipe is in repair
and no unnecessary leakage takes
place. Another thing he will not be
apt to do and that is, go leisurely off
down town and leave the hose open
until bed time. He may possibly do
it, but at the same time he will know
that the water meter is registering
and that he will have to pay for the
water he is using. Pendleton never
had success with her water system until
meters were adopted. Since then the
city has had a good supply of water
and the consumer has had all he want
ed-but there has been no water vast
ed.
The cost of reliable. standard me-
ter, is from $40 to SIS and is purchas-
ed by the consumer. The city usually
furnishes them at wholesale prices
Water rates, through meter service
vary according to conditions. The
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Range Stock Need Water

Stockmen who range their herds in
the mountains east and south of town
say that unless rains fall soon, stock
will be virtually driven from the hills
for want of water. As it is now, some
portions of summer and fall ranges
are practically out of commission be-
cause springs have dried up and there
is no water for the stock. The forage
on the hills near the river is becoming
very short as the result of cattle and
horses, forced out of the mountains.
cropping the grass down to the roots.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26

option on same. They returned to
Athena to report and yesterday Nc
Phail 81 Mcintyre received word to
close the deal. This is one of the
largest real estate deals that we have
had the pleasure to note. This land
is purchased by company of farmers
belonging to Athena, Oregon, and was
bought for the purpose of farming.
The gentlemen interested are of class
that sbenefit new country, as all
are men of means and sterling bust
ness integrity. The News takes this
opportunity of wishing the new COM
pany success in their new venture.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Broom Machinery.

T. 9. Lucas, proprietor OF the
Athena broom factory, has placed an
order for machinery with Seattle
firm. The order includes Cham
pion tying machine and Faultless
press. Mr.. Lucas has secured the
services of A. f. Hughes, an expert
broom maker. Mr.. Hughes has lately
been employed in the broom factory
at College Place. He will move his
family to Athena as soon as he can
secure q house.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Friday Afternoon Club.

The first regular meeting of the
Friday Afternoon club for the season
will De held next Friday at the home
OF Mrs. Will McCollum. At special
meeting Of the club at the home of
Mrs. D. B. Jarman last Friday after
noon, Mrs. e. r Cox and Mrs. A. @.
Mcintyre were elected delegates to the
state convention of Women's Clubs
which is to be held in Eugene, Octo-
ber r.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26

Engaged people should remember
that, after marriage, many quarrels
can be avoided. by keeping their di-
gestions in good order with Electric
Bitters. s. A. Brown, of Bennetts-
vile, s. G., says: "For years my
wife suffered intensely from Dyspepsia
complicated with torpid liver, until
she lost her strength and vigor, and
became mere wreck of her former
self. Then she tried Electric Bitters.
which helped her at once, and finally
made her entirely WELL She is now
strong and healthy" Mcbride, drug
gist, sells aud guarantees them, at
SOC IA bottle
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
improved His Home.

A. J. Parker has been making sub
stantial Improvement at his home on
Third street, south of Main. An
addition of a kitchen, a bedroom and
a bathroom has been made and pipe
has been connected with the city
mains, to furnish water for domestic
and irrigating purposes.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Funeral of Great Grandfather.

Mrs. VIM. Mcbride and little Farrell
returned this morning from Milton,
where they attended the funeral of
the late John Evans, which took place
in that city yesterday. The old gen
tleman was the great grandfather of
Farrell Mcbride, and was SO years old
at the time of his death.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26

rate, approximately, for Athena would
perhaps be 81 minimum rate for
residence and one lot with maximum
use of 1000 gallons of water. Over
and above that amount of water if
used, charge Of perhaps 25 cents per
1000 gallons could be charged.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Grand Lodge Delegates.

Pythian Lodge No. 20, K. of p, will
be represented at the meeting Of the
Grand Lodge, which convenes in Port
land, October 10, by Delegates York
Dell and L. J. Robinson. Pythian
No. 20 is preparing for a good season s
work, and now that the evenings are
becoming longer the attendance of
members is noticahlY increasing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Mrs. ]. r. king Stricken.

Friends Of Mrs. J. r. King, Of
Weston, were grieved this week to
hear that while enjoying the sights
of the Portland fair, last Friday, she
was suddenly stricken with paralysis.
She was taken to the Good Samaritan
hospital, where she remains for the
present. Her sister, Mrs. M. l.. Lee
per. is in attendance nnon her.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Death Of William DeGood

William DeGood, who lett here
some months ago, died on the 18th
inst. at the bomelof his sister in Sioux
Falls, South Dakota His mother
passed away three weeks before bis
death, and the funeral Of the two was
hold Sunday, September IL.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Bic Deal Goes Through.

Nanton (Alberta,) News Last
week E. L. Barnett, Of Portland. and
@. w. Gross, of Athena, were in the
city and while here made arrange
ments to purchase seventeen sections
Of land in township 1928, taking an
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26

The desirable piece OF real estate
on Main street known as the Garden
property is now offered for sale. For
price. apply to Charles Norris, Atb-
ena, Oregon. tt
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Local Wheat Market.

Athena, Sept. Is. Wheat today ia
quoted at so cents.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-09-26
Are Yon EngagedY

A delicious desert Washington Pie.
Get it at the Prendergast Bakery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-12
FASHION NOTES.

A greater number of fancy shoes ara being worn than ever before.
 Wraps for evening wear display the short, shoulder-cape effect.
 Cloth incrusted on voile or on lace is among the charming effects.
 Picturesque. dsinty, berufied aprons are one of the seasons coquetries.
 The princess mode is shown in a great many varying designs for fall wear.
 Nonpareil and chiffon velvets have been prepared in quantities for fall trade.
 The tailored shirtwaist is the only enc which is permissible with a black tailored skirt
 Piaited skirts are shown in many variations and they are still the favor Ite design.
 The close-fitting bodice now in vogue has created a demand for tailor-fttine unaerwear.
 Quaint looking little Red Riding Hood cloaks for small girls are among the newer offerings.
 No evening gown is complete ith- out it's gauge scarf, several yards long. of harmonizing color.
 Tueks are again stepping in in place of the shirring. for everything now b to look as slender as possible.
 The double skirt and tunic-like ef- fecis are increasing in popularity and Ly autumn will be in full cry.
 Prune color and green are announced as tvO of the leading fall shades; the green Ia a vivid. rich, dark tona
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-12
SLAUGHTER OF LICENSES.
Planned by County Commissioners
 Against Offending Dealers.

Bridgeport, Oct 12-A wholesale
 liquor dealers has been planned by the
 criminal branch of the court of con,'
 mon pleas, and the rumors of the i'm. pending action emanating from the office of the county commissioners, have caused dire consternation in the ranks of the city's saloon keepers.
 Prosecuting Attorney Michael Ken | ealy of the court of common pleas has sent to the county commissioners a list of eleven liquor dealers who have l either been convicted of illegal Sun- day liquor selling or who have con- fessed their guilt by forfeiting their l bonds. with the request that the Ii censes of these dealers be revoked un- less good cause is shown why this ac- tion should not be taken.
 | The dealers who have come under the ban of the court are: Firmin Mi chel. Gustave Broch. Thomas J. Car | roll. Thomas Flanagan, Jeremiah l O'Leary, Thomas Conley, Edward Me l Allister. Joseph Richards. Timothy shannon. John McLevy and Paul Pekar.
 These men were all convicted re- gently of violating the Sunday liquor laws. or else forfeited their bonds. and none of them was given certificate by Judge James F. Walsh. which is neces- sary if they seek to continue on in the saloon business. The county commis- sioners will issue notices to the dealers named and grant them hearing, and it is possible that some of them will be allowed to retain their licenses.
 The above is the largest list of con. yicted liquor dealers ever turned over to the county commissioners by the court of common pleas. The latter, starting in with the advent of Judge Walsh to the bench. has imposed heavy fines and sentences on violators of the Sunday liquor laws. and this further action is the severest ever taken by this court. It is likely to put some of the saloon keepers out of business for a year at least. The commissioners have set next Saturday, at 10 o'clock in the morning as the date upon which to grant Firmin Michel hearing. Unless he appears and shows good cause why such an sc- ton should not be taken, his license, costing $450. will be revoked and his bond of $500 will be called, and the money will go to the county. This procedure will be adopted in all of the cases.
 Some of the saloon keepers who are 1 fnp against dtrhqteI among the most prominent in the city. Nearly all of them were arrested as the result of Sunday raids made by City Sheriff Matthew D. 0'Brien.
 Mlchels place was located on Stee- plechase Island; O'Leary's saloon Is at 1900 Main street, Broch's at S70 Main, Carrolls at 155 Fairfield avenue, Me Allister's at Golden HilI and Middle streets. Conley's at 1924 Main street, McLevy's at Olive street, Pekar's at 200 Church street. The others are not given in the directory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-12
MEDICAL MEN MEET.

Burlington, Vt, Oct 12.-PresIdent P. E. McSweeney of Burlington called to order in this city to-day the ninety second annual meeting of the Vermont State Medical society. The secretary, George H. Gorham of Bellows Falls. and the treasurer. B. H. stone of Bur llngton, presented their reports. The convention will continue through to- morrow. The sessions are being held In the new medical college building of the University of Vermont. About POO delegates are present. The social fea- ture of the convention will be the an- nual banquet this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-12

adapted to the washable materials that many women prefer at all seasons of the year, as we'll as to challie, cashmere and the like.
 The negligee is made with the fronts and backs, the backs being plain, the fronts tucked at the shoulders and lapped one side over the other to give the surplice effect. The sleeves are in one piece each, and can either be gath cred into puffs or left free at their lower edges. a.
 The quantity of material required for the medium size is AZ yards 27, yards 32 or yards A inches wide. with yards of banding and yards of embroid- cry for frills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-12
TIMELY TOPICS

Take sample of ats from the Plat Mill Co.'S, or try some of their nice hay. J. c. Twining has a two-family house for sale at S1,jO0. Other good bargains.
 Reid & Hughes have a few words to say tonight 10 people who need sew ing machines.
 Virginia Dare is an old wine favor. lte under a new name. Individual bot. tie 10c
 Friday will be fish day at the Wa terbury Market Co.'S. There will be quality and variety.
 Ladies garments made to order and guaranteed to give satisfaction, at Jos. eph Fava's.
 L. Becker, the Exchange place tailor. does first class work. Old garments made to look like new.
 The Public market buys fish by the ton and sells it as low as 3c a pound.
 The Tr0tt Baking Co have many dainties for Saturday shoppers. Try some of their goods.
 Austin & Woodruff would like to give you figures on wall papers, window glass and putty.
 Solid comfort when you heat up your rooms with Browns Quiekare charcoal.
 Ladies silk waists at Miller & Perk's for S1.9S. misses walking skirts s1.T9.
 The Brass City Liquor Co has a list of goods tonight at 15c. s5c and g5c a bottle.
 A MaiIhiot has a line of ladies and misses sweaters that are going at bar. gain prices.
 Freedman will make hats to order while you wait. Everything in fan millinery.
 Tomorrow will be housekeepers' day at curran's. High class goods at low prices
 T. B. MuIlsngs & Son have a line of underwear suitahie for fall and winter wear
 GFieve. Bisset 4 Holland have given up a space on their second hoor for coat and suit department.
 A Erezt shoe fer a working nan at s2 for boTs tl-50. st I. c. Jackie q Sons.
 You viii get more eggs from Four hcickens if you feed them American poultry food D. L. Dickirz1n q Son se1l f&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-12
TRAGEDY WRECKED LIFE.
Sweetheart's Death Made Tramp of
 John Brennan.

John Brennan.
 Winsted, Oct. 12-John Brennan, better known as Jack O the Light" " "Pickpenny," Cup O Tea" and other expectations, who recently sat for his picture at a local photographers, IS probably, since the death of the Leather Man." the most noted wan dered in Connecticut. He is an odd character and one of the most noted of his characteristics Is his love for over-burdening himself with wearing apparel. Another is that wherever he asks and receives food he will not leave the premises until he has done some work for the housewife.
 Brennan's life has been a sad one A poor Irish boy, born in county Tip perary, he arrived in this country many years ago and settled In a vfl- lage In Massachusetts, and while there he met and fell in love with Mary Mccarthy, a belle of the village. One winters night when Brennan and Miss Mccarthy were out driving the horse became frightened and Miss McCar- thy was thrown out of the sleigh. When Brennan checked the speed of the horse he returned to the place where the girl had been thrown out and found her lying unconscious. He took her to the nearest house and a physician was called. but a few days later Miss Mccarthy died.
 After her death Brennan apparently lost interest in life and one day he left the town never to return. Since then he has tramped all over ConnectI- cut and is known in almost every small town in It's borders but he rare ly goes Co any of the cities. much pre- ferring the small villages.
 He visits Winsted each winter and summer and invariably wears four coats. three pairs of trousers and two pairs Of stockings. Various theories are advanced for this pecullarity, one being that he does not wish to carry them in a bundle and the other being that be wore more clothes than usual on the night that changed his whole life.
 When In Winsted he used to lodge in q wocdshed in the rear of John Mr Carthy's house on Maple street. but now. when he visits town he usually dimes at Thomas McCsrthy's on C0t- tsge street. Neither of these men know how old Brennan really is. hut Thomas Mccarthy thinks he Is over 70. These men. ther say. are in no way related to the McCsrthy girl who yas engaged to him Brennan stut- terx. and when he buys anything at a store. he generally points to the ar- ticle he needs without attempting fn speak It is suTnised that he has money. but nobody Is able to speak with authority on this point
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-12

life. A girl may be compelled by loss of health or financial trouble in the family to do something quite different from that which she had anticipated If this is duty, be brave and accept il without making a fuss and complain ing.
 This is such bright and cheery world in which we live, and there are so many reasons for being happy. that 1t is positive sin for anybody ever to be blue. When girl let's herself drift into a habit of self-pity she becomes morbid and miserable, makes herself wretched and perhaps loses the power of controlling her nerves. She wants to scream. wish you and could un- derstand as we ought that, however we may feel inside. we never have a right to show our friends anything ex- cept brightness and sympathy.
 To let ourselves huddle up in fearful heaps, to be damp, moist and unpleas- ant, and have mysteries over anything whatever, is absurd and shameful. The worst failure anyone can nave IS fall- ure to rule ones own spirit and be- havior
 In the Life of Burne-Jones, a book that is full of glorious courage, there are continual proofs of the great art ist's heroism. When you see lis love ly pictures I want you to remember that the loveliest thing about him was his refusal ever to be discouraged. He made his friends stronger by his habit of constant cheerfulness. We ought to make stepping stones of our failures. If we happen not to succeed to-day, let us start right over and succeed to- morrow. One learns more by failing than by gaining easy honors in the early struggles of this strenuous time. The one who fails and tries again will win at last.