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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
THE MATTER OF EXCUSES.
Rules and Regulations as Adopted by
the State Board of Education.

Rules and Regulations as Adopted by
the State Board of Education.
For the information of parents and
guardians of pupils attending the
Athena public school the following
rules and regulations, adopted by
the State Board of Education, rela-
tive to excuses in cases of absence or
tardiness, is published by order of
the school board. These rules will
hereafter be rigidly enforced by the
school faculty. Rule 40 reads:
Teachers are authorized to require
excuses from the parents or guardians
of pupils, either in person or by
written note, in all cases of absence
or tardiness, or dismissal before the
close of the school, and no excuse
shall be deemed valid except that of
sickness or necessary employment.
The teacher shall be the judge of the
sufficiency of excuses, subject to an
appeal to the directors: Provided,
that the boards of directors may, by
formal adoption, change the charter
of the which shall be deemed valid in
compliance with the powers of direc
tors as set forth in subdivision 8, Sec
tion AS of the Oregon school laws. =
Section Al reads:
Whenever the unexcused absence
of any pupil during any term shall
amount in the aggregate to seven
days, he shall be reported to the di-
rectors, and the teacher may suspend
him until the opinion of the directors
can be taken. For this purpose an
unexcused absence or tardiness for
half day or less, or for more than
one hour at any one time, shall be
deemed half days absence; and such
absence or tardiness for more than
half day at one time shall be reck-
oned as an absence for whole day:
Provided, that boards of directors may
establish less time of absence or
hardness as cases for suspension or
expulsion, which shall be deemed
valid in compliance with the powers
of directors, as set forth in subdivision
8, section 48 of the Oregon school
laws -
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
KNOW WHAT THEY WANT.
Elective System Is working Very Well
Since Inception.

Elective System Is Working Very weli
Since Inception.
1.-THE elective system seems to be
working very satisfactorily at the Uni
versity of Oregon, says President P,
L. Campbell, of that institution.
eve have but fairly started on this
years work, and it is too early to say
finally whether the newly adopted
plan will be all that we expect of it,
but our experience thus far is graSfy
ing. We find that students who come
to the university have pretty well
defined idea of the studies they should
pursue and they exercise good iudg
ment in their selections
''Of course, the choice of studies is
not left entirely to the student. The
student has the absolute choice of
major study, such as economics, his
tory, mathematics, etc. There is no
effort to influence the student in this
regard unless he seeks advice, which
the members of the faculty are always
ready to give. When a student has
chosen his major study he is assigned
to a member of the faculty who will
be his advisor in the selection of the
other studies he will pursue.
"The student has the right to select
the remainder of his studies with .he
aid of his advisor, but if they cannot
agree, the advisor has the power to
designate not to exceed 40 per cent of
the work. This gives us an elastic
system which is yet rigid enough to
prevent student from making un-
wise selections of studies. Thus far
there have been no disagreements over
the studies to be pursued and the
members of the faculty have not been
compelled to exercise arbitrary power.
'tThe students, when they enter the
| freshman class at the University of
Oregon, average about 20 years of age.
| If child starts iii the common schools
at he should complete the grammar
I school at IA and the high school at
!! 18, but we find that many lose two
years or more before they enter the
university. Some must stay out Of
school to work and others lost year
from school from other causes, so that
in theory they should enter the college
at IS. the average age at entrance is
about 30. At this age young men and
young women have generally learned
what lines of study they are best
fitted to pursue, and they seldom make
mistakes in choice of studies"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
FIRE SWEEPING ON
BERKELEY UNIVERSITY is IN
PATH OF FLAMES.
Faculty and Students Fight Desper-
ately But Wind Fans Flames
Beyond Control.

Berkeley, CAL, Oct. IL. "A fire is
seweeping over hundreds of acres of
grass and brush adjacent to the state
university grounds, endangering some
of the college buildings, In the midst
of drill of 1000 university cadets,
President Benjamine Ide Wheeler dis
missed the battalions sand personally
led the student soldiers to fight the
fire.
Despite the fact that hundreds of
students, including nearly every col
legian at the state university, fought
the fire that swept back of the univer-
sity grounds today, the flames, famed
by the steadily increasing north wind.
broke away from their scontrol and
swept toward Oakland. Not only the
students, but professors and instruc
tors joined in the fire fighting. The
local fire and police departments, as
well as many Berkeley citizns, respond
ed to the many calls and are still fight
ing desperately.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
HERE ON THURSDAY
PORTLAND EXCURSION STOPS
IN ATHENA 40 MINUTES.
President Gillis Of the Commercial
Association Will Arrange to Meet
Portland Business Men.


Athena business men, through the
commercial association, will greet
the Portland business men, who will
arrive in Athena by special train next
Thursday, October 10, at 1910 a.
M, remaining 40 minutes, leaving at
exactly 1850.
The party Of Portland business men
is en- route to Lewiston Charleston
fair at Lewiston, and will partici-
pate in the Portland day exercises.
which takes place October 20. The
train is chartered by rs of Portland 8
leading business men and consists of
six cars, including baggage. diner,
buffet and three Pullman cars.
Il is the intention to meet the party
at the railway station, when COM
mittee of Athena business men will
express to the excursionists the good
will of the city and escort them up
town to the commercial association
parlors. Tuesday evening is regular
meeting night for the association, and
at this meeting the reception COM
mittee will be named by President
Gillis, and other steps taken for the
entertainment of the visitors while
here. For this reason it is desired
that as many as possible will attend
the commercial association meeting
Tuesday evening.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
A Slight Increase.

There are 1908 people in Umatilla
county according to the state census
that was taken here last spring, and
which has just been entirely footed
up. In taking the census last March
the Indians of the reservation were
not enumerated for some time, owing
to the illness Of the deputy who did
the work there, and when all the re-
ports were in, the force in the asses
sors Office was SO busy at other work
that the census was not added up un-
til yesterday, says the East Oregonian.
The population of the county accord
ing to the present census is greater
than it was in 1900 by Just "a souls,
for the federal court made that year,
placed the number at 18, ,O49.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
Local Wheat Market.

Wheat is quoted today by Athena
buyers at 81 cents.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
Acid Given By Mistake.

Mistaking the contents Of two bot
ties sitting side by side, Mrs. Jenny
Winn of Walla Walla, gave her
mother, Mrs. J. A. Taylor, fatal
dose of carbolic acid at 9 o'clock
Tuesday night. Mrs. Taylor died in
great agony Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Winn is FRUSTRATED over the acci
dent. Mrs. Taylor was the wife of
Judge J. A. Taylor, one of Walla
Walla's oldest and most respected
pioneers. She had been an invalid
for years and Mrs. WlDn was waiting
ON her. Mrs. Taylor was so years of
age. The carbolic acid was used for
disinfectant and set beside the bottle
OF medicine The funeral was held
Yesterday afternoon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
LAND BOARD IN SESSION.
Arguments Heard on Amount of Water
Used by Arid Lands.

Arguments Heard on Amount of Water
Used BY Arid Lands.
The state land board in session at
Salem Tuesday heard extended argu-
ments upon the question of the
amount of water which must be pro-
vided by the Deschutes Irrigation
Company before the state will certify
that they have reclaimed the land
covered by their reclamation con
tracts. The meeting of the board was
held behind closed doors, the only per
sons present. besides the members of
the board being the representatives
Of the company and State Engineer
Lewis.
The various contentious made will
not be disclosed, but it is announced
that the board fixed one cubic foot per
second of time for each 100 acres as
the minimum amount of water to be
furnished during the growing season.
This is not the amount of water to be
supplied to settlers, for the board did
not pass upon that question. This
uulOuhb bho SOuipuhf ihuSb pioFtuo ioi
the land as a whole before the board
will report the land as reclaimed and
ask the department of the interior to
issue patent. State Engineer Lewis
will now ascertain whether the COM
pany has provided the quantity speci-
fed for the tract of $1,000 acres, for
which it desires patent issued. Be-
fore arriving at its conclusion the
board learned that i'll Klamath county
it is estimated that one foot per second
for $50 acres is required; in Yakima
one foot for 1850 acres, and in Idaho
one foot for go to 80 acres is required.
The Deschutes company's contract
with settlers calls for one foot for
| each 1850 acres.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
Will Rotate Crops.

Fall blowing is we'll under way in
Nez Perce prairie. The heavy rains
of the past week have put the ground
in excellent condition for the work
and farmers are making the most of
it. Nez Perce prairie farmers have
learned the lesson that spring grain
does not pay, and as fast as each
farmer can arrange it he will give
up spring seeding altogether. Most
of the farmers are dividing their
farms into three parts, and by rota-
tion each field will produce crops two
out Of three years. Fall grain is al
most invariably a big success ON the
prairie, while spring wheat is often
subject to the hot weather.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
Grand Lodge Officers.

The officers of the grand lodge of
the Knights Of Pythias, who were
elected in Portland Tuesday, are as
follows: Grand chancellor, Marion
r. Davis; vice grand chancellor, j.
M. Wall; grand prelate, q. 9. Moser;
grand keeper Of records and seals, L.
r. Stinson; grand master OF ex-
chequer, J. w. Maloney; grand mast
er at arms, @. J. Howard; grand inner
guard, L. Bronough; grand outer
guard, Frank Thompson, supreme
representative. Judge Fl. M. Cake;
grand trustee, L. M. Curl.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
A Farmers, Warehouse.

For the past five years the farmers
Of the Milton country have been talk
ing about building a warehouse, but
never took any definite action until
this summer. A meeting was called
and farmers union for storing their
own grain was organized. A commit
tee was appointed to look after the
probable. amount that would be stored,
and build accordingly. The result OF
this is that they have building 8Ox-
1fOxl4 feet full to the top.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
UMATILLA ONE OF FIVE.

Exhibit OF This County Tied with Lane,
Marion, Wasco and Coos.
A special to the East Oregonian says
a prize of $1,000 was awarded to the
best group Of five Oregon counties by
the awards committee of the Lewis
and Clark fair, the counties included
in this leading group being Marion,
Lane, Coos, Umatilla and Wasco.
The prize was for the best general ex-
hibit and the $1,000 will be divided
equally among the five counties in
the group.
Umatilla county has received the
greatest number of gold medals of any
county exhibited at the fair. The
total number received to date by
Umatilla county is 45 gold, 83 silver
and eight bronze medals.
Other awards are yet to be made,
which will swell the total number of
medals received by Umatilla county
to perhaps 100. The exhibit of Una
tilla county covered more points in the
general contest than any other county
having an exhibit at the fair.
The excellent showing made Ey
Umatilla county at the fair is largely
due to the painstaking and tireless
work OF Superintendent Dan Bowman
who has had charge of the exhibit
and who has used excellent judgment
in decorating the booth, preparing the
exhibit, and replenishing them as was
necessary.
The people Of the different parts Of
the county have responded well to the
requests for exhibits and credit is due
to every one who has contributed tc
the exhibit.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
Valuable Horse Dies.

Edgar Boy, Walter, L. Cadman's
fast PAGER, poisoned week ago last
Saturday while being shipped from
Walia Walia to North Yakima, died
at Yakima Tuesday morning. The
horse was taken i'll at Pasco, while
on the train en- route to Yakima Oct
ober /.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
OLD SUIT TAKEN UP.
G.. w. Hunt Seeks to recover Damages
From q. Il. Upton.

G.. w. Hunt Seeks to recover Damages
From q. h. Upton.
The civil suit started by q. w.
Hunt against G. b. and w. H. Upton
to collect sum approximating $4,000
alleged to be due ON contract TO pay
for a subsidy for building railway
line from Hunts junction to Walla
Walla, was taken up in the superior
court this morning, says the States
man. The suit is one of several started
by Mr.. Hunt at the time he contract
ed the Hunt system from Hunts juno
tion to Dayton nearly 20 years ago.
The contract given by the Uitons
dates back into 1891 and originally
was for $4,000. Interest since that
time amounts to more than the prin-
cipal. the aggregate Esum being sued
for, amounting to nearly $4,000. The
case is being heard by Judge Mitchell
Gillian of Seattle. Judge Brents
was disqualified from sitting on the
case owing to having been employed
as an attorney for Mr.. Hunt in similar
cases started years ago. Mr.. Hunt is
being represented by Col Q Il. s.
Wood and William Muir of Portland
and Garrechat q Dunphy of Walla
Walla. Sharpstein & Sharpstein ap-
pear for the defense.
Later: The jury in the case OF
George w. Hunt against 9. B. and
w. H. Upton, being out less than ten
minutes, returned verdict III favor
of plaintiff for $500. This is the
amount of a subsidy subscribed tc
assist in building the Hunt road from
Eureka Flat to Walla Walla. 1t is a
test case and will determine the status
of many others.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
For Sale.

o. q. Chamberlain, the real estate
dealer, offers for sale:
One dwelling and three lots, s1100.
One house, barn and three lots,
$500.
A good cottage. outbuildings and
one lot. $1,000.
One dwelling, barn and three lots
and other choice city and farm prop
erty.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-10-13
Realty Transfer.

P. E. Colbern and wife to Lucetta
sherman, lots 10, II and IL, block 8,
Iin Athena; consideration $1,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
Fiduciarv Matters

John Root qualified Monday in
the county clerks office as guardian
of Bessie Pyles, giving bond of two
hundred and fifty dollars.
John II. Clifford took out letters
of administration on the estate of
Julia CroEc-, deceased, with bo1:t;
at two hundred dollars. J. ".
Bailey, Jei-e G. Lawson and Joltn
G. johnson we're appointed apprai=-
ers of the estate.
John II. Clifford, administrator,
reported that John Cromer died
testate in 1902 and that nc estate
whatever was found.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris is thai
they have discovered a diamond cure
for consumption. If you fear CON
sumption or pneumonia, it will
however, be best for you to take thai
great remedy mentioned by W. T
MCGEE, of Vanleer, Tenn. F'I had
a cough for fourteen years. Moth.
ing helped me until L took DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, which give
instant relief, and effected a per.
manent cure" Unequalled quick
cure, for throat and lung troubles.
AT Stone & MERGERS or F. G. BANDS
drug stores; price soc and $1.OO
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
One Lady's Recommendation SOlt
FIFTY Bores of CIamberzain's
Stomach and LiUer Tablets

I have, believe, sold fifty boxes
Of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets on the recommendation of
one lady here, who first bought a
box of them about a year ago. She
never tires of telling her neighbors
and friends about the good quail.
ties of these Tablets.-P. M. Shore,
druggist, Rochester, Ind. The pleas
mt pureative effect of these Tablets
makes them a favorite with ladies
everywhere. For sale by Stone &
Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

( FOR SALE New six room house
at q bargain located IN East Clarlzs-
burg. See the owner, T. d. Prim1n,
East Clarllsburg, w. Va. 11jy1m%
FOR RENT Two nicely fur
nished rooms, all convenience, not
far from post Office. Will rent rea-
sonably to right parties. Inquire
at Telegram Office. 15iuly3t"
FOR SALE-First-class type
writer, in excellent condition. A
bargain. Call on OF write F. o.
Sutton, room 60, Jacobs building,
Clarskburg, W. Va. 17july1ott.
FOR RENT FURNISHED front
room for gentleman. Reference
exchanged. Enquire at No. IL
Oak street. 17july6f
PARTS who stole The two large
Boston ferns in pots and other
things from the porch of DR.. N. J.
Bartlett's residence on West Pike
street are known. IL the articles
are not returned the parties viii be
prosecuted. If returned prosecution
will be dropped. 17july3t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
.EIlIERT AHVINENT
] At PARK TgIIGHI

Arrangements are all made for
the appearance of Belle Emerson,
the famous negro impersonator, at
Union park casino tonight The
performance will. begin at $50
O'clock and there viii be one solid
hour of entertainment. The admis-
sion will be is cents. There win
be street car service every ten min
utes.
The entertainment viii be high
class, clean and original darkey pro-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
Collie, Cholera an.
Diqrrtoea Remedy.

This remedy is certain to be need
cd in almost every home before tho
simmer is over. 1t can always BIZ
depended upon even in the most Sc
we're and dangerous cases. 1t is es-
pecially valuable for summer disor-
ders in children. 1t is pleasant to
take and never fails to give prompt
relief. Why not buy it now? It
may save life. For sale by Stone
& Mercer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
Bent Her DoubIe.

eFI knew one, for four weeks, when
I was sick with typhoid and kidney
trouble" writes Mrs. Annie Hunter
of Pittsburg Pa, ~and when I got
better, although I had one of the
best doctors I could get, was bent
double, and had to rest my hands
on my knees when I walked. From
this terrible affection l was rescued
by Electric Bitters, which restored
my health and strength and now ]
an walk as straight as ever. They
ire simply wonderful" Guaranteed
10 cure stomach, liver and kidney
disorders at Stone & MERGERS or r
G. BANDS drug stores price soc.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

Get your low shoes, slippers and
every kind Of summer foot weir now
at Merrimanfs shoe store while they
last. The finest oxfords made for
ladies and gentlemen, misses and
children out of all newest feathers
will be sold at cost and even less at
Merriman's shoe store. 13julydwtf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
FOR SALE

1 offer the following properties ct
a bargain on terms to suit purchases
1 house and two lots, Werninger
street, Glen Elk.
2 houses at Stee1ton, at end of
street car line.
house and large stable at Union
Heights.
lot near Francis mineral well,
Union Heights.
1 house and lot, Monticello ave.
W. B. V1RGm.
17julyto1aug
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

Look for Merriman's advertise
ments of closing out summer shoes,
oxfords and slippers. Hundreds of
misses and children's oxfords and
slippers viii be sold regardless of
cost by W. T. Merriman, Third
street opp. post Office. uly13dwtf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18
Indigestion Cured.

There is no ease of Indigestion
or stomach trouble that
will not yield to the digestive and
strengthening influence of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. This remedy takes
the strain off the stomach by digest
ing what you eat and allowing it tc
rest until it grows strong again. 10.
dol Dyspepsia Cure affords quick and
permanent relief from indigestion
md all stomach troubles, builds up
the systcm and so purifies that dis
ease can not attack and gain foot
hold as when in a weakened condi-
ton. Sold by Stone & Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms,
light, airy and modern, $500 to
$500 per month. Table board rea
sonable. Special rates to fami-
lies. The Savoy, Lee street. as66
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

.dnction. The work was secured
sduring Miss Emerson's sojourn IN
Dixie Land where she made most
careful study of the colored race as
1T was In ante-bellum days and as it
is today. The production is ricl,
with magnifieently colored South
ern views taken from real life.
There. wifi be no Objectionable
features whatsoever and there will
be no fear but that Miss Emerson
will send the most critical home
highly delighted with Rae evenings
entertainment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR RENT OR sALE-Eight-
room house in Broad Oaks. Apply
to G. W. Deison, 169 West Main
street. may3tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR RENT-Two-story, seven
room dwelling house, South Second
street. Inquire of Roy Alexand-
er. apr25tf.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

All parties owing Mrs NJ. p
Black-Erohme, the milliner, viii
please call and settle same prompt
ly and oblige. june5dtf
Try nut sundae at the james {
Law Co. june2otf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

The approach OF SPRING reminds us Of
something cool and refreshing. Get It
at sturm & wIlson's drug store. ns6bf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

WANTED-Girl to assist in
house work. No washing or IRON
ing. Apply at 328 Lee st. jy13tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR RENT-Two rooms for
light housekeeping. Apply ZIG.
Monticello avenue. june27tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR RENT-One well furnished
room with bath. Apply SIG West
Main street. june2tf..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR kENr-A new 8 room house
with an modern convenienees, on W..
Main street. Enquire at 7O7 w. Pike
street. marlstf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR sALE-A good No. 1
Smith-Premier typewriter at half
price. Inquire of G. A. Snyder,
Adamston. may17tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR SALE-one good hand
made three-quarter top buggy, in
first class condition; will sell cheap
Apply at Standard Milling COM
Pany. Junel4d-d
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-07-18

FOR Modern housekeeping
apartment in Jones apartment house.
Haze Morgan, attorney, Irwin build
ing aprl.f