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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

Ore 80 the most beautiful q wild
a. as. with its dark. Rlo1sy green head,
rfct. salmon coiored breast and strong
ly marked wings. SIS Yoraclous Nea-
eating habits make the hler9zuser use
Jess for food and thus an object but
Little troubled BY eDortsmen. A large
number q local names such IS the goo
sander. the fkeli1rsze. saw-b.li. diving
fooee. TIE weaser. hare attached them
selves 70 this large, handsome swim
roer that etudlo1siy avoids man, even
though no sportsman wculd trouble
him. and that eipces pursuit BY tbe
most recarhab,c feafs u diving and
swimming. Eating IS tie eDief object
In life for Ehe IeTTzaser. who ire
oocntiy swallow q Esb 30 large that
q can not descend into the stomach
but must remain partially IN the dis
tended throat until ciGeeted piece
neal. But fbis process "a 80 rapid a
70 always leave TIE bird with . Tofa
ciOus aopefLe and drive & ~ despeE
ate rashnees 20 secure ite prey,
Swift curreBts with deep pools When
ne FISH hiee and foanin9 cataract
where they leap are tfse delight Of ID
Ner8aneer, whose marvellous diving an
swimming enable them 70 take heay.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

The periodical destruction Of coun-
terfeit currency. spurious coin. post
axe stamps. revenue stamps and other
cOntrahSLd material captured from
colnterfeiters by the secret service.
hss been ordered by the Secretary OF
The Treasury. The accumulation of this
stuff IN the treasury is larger than
usual. Three clerks in the cash room
OF the treasury have been delegated
a committee 70 see that this queer
money Is done away with
Every two OF three years so much
counterfeit money and CONTRIBUTING
tools and implements accumulate IN The
ONCE Of CHIEF Wilkie. OF the secret serv-
ice. that it is necessary TO destroy Il.
The chief notifies the Secretary OF the
Treasury, who issues an order which
sends the coin 20 the assay Office. where
an the silver ana gold is melted or re-
duced from the mass. run into ingots,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11
CHARGES ADMISSION FOR
CHARITY.
European and Diplomatic Gossip.

European and Diplomatic Gossip.
James ]. Van Alan, the expatriated
American millionaire. has taken a hint
from the Duke OF Westminster, who
has FOR some time past charged all
tourists or eNcursiOnists who desire TO
explore Eaton Hall and spend a day
among the beautiful scenery on his
Cheshire estate. - cents a head. So
great has been the influx OF tourists
TO Rushton Hall. MIR. Van Alan's his
toric place in NOrthamptOnshire dur
ing this season. that. commencing with
January I. he proposes 10 follow the
Dukes example with a condition
lightly changed. The income derived
from the Dukes visitors - divided
among local charities. Alr. Van Alan
viii charge 4 maximum Of % cents
20 all visitors from abroad and -
cents TO eXcursicnist parties other than
those who may come from the county
of Northampton. 90 whCm the grounds
VIII be free on Mondays and Satur-
days. The income derived from all
sources viii be divided between the
| local infirmary and au institution FOR
/ social Intercourse and educational im-
provement which ne means 20 estab-
lish in the neighborhOod for the beue-
/ sc Of wOrkinEmen. It. is estimated that
next year. when the house AID grounds
may be seen at the best the income
derived from this project viii not fall
/ far short of $1,000.
/ King Leopold Of Belgium. who Isl Of
| ten mentioned as business pan tner OF
homas s. Walsh of Washington and
f Colorado. possesses considerable real
I estate ia the French Riviera. His de-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11
SOUND ADVICE FOR MEN.
The womao's Sice OF tt-Corverse OF
the Proposition Tat the Wife
Sho ii Not Burden Husband
WITH Household Duties.

Beginning away back with St Paul.
who admcnished the women TO keep ST
lent in the churches. the so-calle1
weaker sex have been exhorted, a6-
vised and ri6iculed: and a long list
OF conduct OF the negative sort mapped
cut beginning with DON'T. and an
equally lengthy array OF the positive
sort, starting with DO.
And all this SAGE advice applies In
turn 10 maid and wife. deeu'ante and
dowacer.
Now what's sauce for the goose Is
sauce FOR the gander- Way not some
advice 70 men?
Are You enc Of those men who con
tinuaiiy leave their personal belong
mss. their hats. canes. coats or slippers.
wherever they've happened last 20 use
themg
DO you smoke your ciEar In the par
Tor and let the ashes fail whcrcsoc' er
they VIII. snc that too, after the rogu-
4 lar Friday cleSnfnCg And YOU en-
deGvCr 20 pl1Cate your watc with That
superior so1histry about cigar ashes
1 keeping cut moths.
DO vcr bury yourself in the morn
/ inE paper. even reading while eating
Z while your wife sits silent 81 the head
q n table3 Do you CXclairl. or
/ chnckle. OF swear sOttly no The latest
news. without sharing your infcrma-
ION with herr
Do you compliment the little vo-
man when you are enjoying one O.
/ your good dinners. or DO you and fault
I u the uorninE coEce 81 5Est the least
I bit below standard. though the Pre-
( vious twenty-five mornings you have
Z drunk the amber liquid OF surpassins
/ cxcclle1ce7
DO you notice the now gown that
I has cost her DAYS OF thought and ef-
I fort7 o. do yCu say ~Gou women
/ sneri a whole lot OF unnecessary
/ ought and time upon clothes" ant
/ tlen take your new top-coat hack 4
/ .le tailor the SIKH time because 81
doesn't set just rights"
DO yen surprise your wife coca
EiolallT by getting seats az the theatr'
[ and giving her q surprise party o
tuO2 Or DO you say -Aw. 80 20 th'
matinee IL you want 20 see the show
III 60 70 the ball Eamc"1
DO you tell her OF your plans. you
I work. your per7leNitics- DO 20
snare vita her your hopes and fears
DO ycu Jet her know 81 the real lt
/ you lead So many hours each dag
or do you turn her questions with
brief Women know nothing alou
/ business X VIII only WorrT YOU
/ DO you sometimes taxa her in you
arms and say Little woman. you ar
a good Tife-1 real hclQucet"2 u
you ever tell her the things you did b
TIE sweetheart daVs2 or CO you lc
u go. thinking she knows tat ans
way.
The woman's field of labor. big mar
is narrow and circuUscr4le1. IL
lCunled. ordinarily. by the walls @
the house ard the needs % the chi
tren- This IS her province ord 81
ricries 81 g. But know that Sd
also Longs for contact with the bi
/ world. for the mental stimulus TIA
cones from clily association with me
and aHzirs. for the JOY OF recognize
compensation for services rendered
Because she is your wife. becaus
she has entered into the domestic Life
these things are denied her.
/ Can't you De generous 20 The it'll
woman7 Cant you welcome her irr
yc-r larger llfe7 Cant you make le
your real conrade-yCur true helI
neet3
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11
A sEpUoIA cTcANrEA.
Restoration in Government Grounds
OF Tree Twenty Feet Thick.

This picture represents the olggcsl
tree in Washington and one OF the
sights" OF the National Capital IL
has "A strong attraction for strangers
from afar and especially from the
east and the south. This piece OF a
tree stands in the grounds OF the De
partmcnt OF Agriculture. east or the
Administration building.
The giant came from the Scquola
National Park in California and was
exhibited at the Worlds Fair at chi
ca~o. At the close OF the fair il was
brought TO Washington. IL is twenty
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

feet I'm diameter and is called The
General Noble i'm honor OF the Score
tary Of the Interior under whose adj
minisiration SO much good was done
for the big tree Reservations Of the
Pacific coast. The cost OF its trans
portation 10 Chicago was $4,000.
The interior is hollow and a spiral
stairway leads TO the platform at the
top.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11
LnDroVfsfng.

II admire that last piece you
played. professor. immensely" said
Mrs. GasWen. 1T had kind OF wild
freedom about It. you know. a sort OF
wierdness that touched me. Was IL
your own composition
Madam" coldly responded the en-
inent musician. who had been hired
for the occasion. II was putting a new
string on my violin"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

TIE British steamer Monarch sailed
fron PHILADELPHIA recently for japan
Nth a cargo Of 2470 700 gallons Of
refined petroleum, one hundred barrels
90 lubrlcafing OH and loo cases Of
wax. This ~ the greatest oil cargo
ever shipped out Of the United States
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

While Japan has had meteorological
stations on some o. her very high
mountains since 1899. these were only
la use during the summer An all the
year station viii now BE- opened on the
summit OF Mount Tsukaba. near Toxic.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

TIE Longest bridge ID The world is the
Lion bridge. near SaDgc-E. China. sup
ported 81 ever 800 huge stone arches
zrd ertartlng I've ana one-Quarter
niles ever the arm q the Yellow Sea.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

b. Rider HaCgsrd is man OF gen
ms. At one time, he IS writing snc1
ir,nnSSiNle Great ionS as she ana
king Solomon's Mines" calling into
rssr 4 most vivid Imagination and
SETTINGS. in weird an unreal color
snrs. az another time. he Is actively
sr,Dersntendinc the work on his nag
nfSceuf 10O-acre English farm; ncNt
be Is studying over soue new ina n
a.ive CREATION. wandering about his
home. and not speaking % the mem
hers Of his family for week at
time. and again he IS naking an co
nornic study. under government
cowmiSsiOn. Of the social conditions
Of tie poor IN America In short
Interview with him. as he passed
through Washington THO year. on his
Wv west. I found that he possessed
ernfnentlv practical hard sense, while
The imaginative streak OF has ch0ro O.
~ did not manifest itseH IN the
least and I see now. that be has
lust made his IMPORT 20 the British
Sccrefarv OF state Tor the Colonies.
On his inspection OF the three land
settlements. which have been estab D.
nshed in California. Colorado and
Ohio respectively. ~ The American
branch Of the salvation Army
Colonization Work OF Salvation Army
AZ these three points the saliva ton
Army has established rural settle
menlS. T. King worthy poor from The
Cvprc-0vded cities. furnishing them
win Sulau tracts 81 land sufficient
moue- to st start and make homes
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11

Over one Million Dollars
allowed our clients during the last
six years.
Over one hOuSa and
claims allowed through US dur
ing the last six months. Dis
ability Age and In
Gre a 8 g pensions obtained
IN the shortest possible time.
Widows claims a speciality.
Usually granted within 90
days If placed with Us immedi-
ately on soldiers death. Fees
fixed by law and payable out Of
allowed pension. A successful
experience of IS years and benefit
of daily calls at Pension Bureau
are at your service. Highest ref
erences furnished. Local Magis-
trates Pc MIA ~i1y
benefited by sending uS
claims.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11
A SINGULAR COMBINATION.
RIDER HA6GARD. WEIRD FICTION
WRITER. MODEL FARMER AND
POLITICAL ECONOMIST.

Makes Official Report on salvation
Army Colonization Work - Nouic
Direct the WASTE Forces OF Be-
nevcicnce.~
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11
DESTROYING THE QUEER
LARGE SUNS or CAPTURED
COCNTERFEITS BURNED UP
AND MEL TED BY THE
GOVERNMENT.

Coin. stamps and Other limitations
AccumuIatS Ia Uncle Sans Strong
Box in Large Valuable
Counterfeiting Machinery.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-11


and sold. while the rest Of the stuff. in
Guiding the base metal. such as dies,
stamps. etc. is taken either 20 the navy
yard CT 20 a foundry and there de-
strovei in the presence of secret serV-
ice omcers. who make oGdavits Of the
Destruction 20 the Secretary.
There has not been a house-cleaning
- this kind since November. 1902.
Valuable CounterfcitinE Machinery.
AZ present the COEtraland includes
in aflilcn 20 counterfeit notes. coins.
postage and revenue stamps. valuable
and costly tyre. hy means Of which
countCrleiters print the Latin numerals
on queer notes. inks, paints. acids.
Photographic apparatus. dies, molds,
stamps and other accessories OF the
art Of nllling fictitious money
This year O LARGE batch OF the John
so1-Hanc0-k notes viii be burned.
They are known as the Hancock 2s.
They were made by the celebrated coun-
terfeiter Johnson OF Detroit and were
so nearly perfect that the government
suspended the issue OF this note. No
doubt many Of these counterfeits are
stil ia circulation and performing the
functions Of real money.
A number OF notes made by the no
tOrious but now reformed" counter
feiter Brockway viii be destroyed.
Even Pennies COuuterfeited
II The store room OF the Secret Serv-
/ Zee Bureau are many boxes o. bad coins.
7 Every coin Of the Unlted States from
cents 20 SO gold pieces has been inn
4 ltlted. counterfeit nickles being found
more frequently than silver or copper
coins
In the collection IS some gold coin
that has been sweated. Sweating is az
d ancient and simple trick. long practiced
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13

Lost-A door key, somewhere be-
tween the o. R. & N. depot and Bod
dy's meat market. Finder please
leave at this Office and receive suitable
reward.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13

1t is the fit and finish; the artistic
touch that makes the suit. Internal
ional' Made to Measure garments have
all of these virtues, including quality as
well. Ask the Athena Mercantile Co.
to show you their magnificent line of
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13

time the monument will be unveiled.
The services will take place at 2
O'Clock, the Woodmen falling in line
at the hall at 80. All Woodmen are
requested to be present.
Nth months old infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Banister died Sun
day evening and interment took place
in the Kees cemetery yesterday. The
little one had been ill for several
weeks, spinal meningitis being the di-
rect cause of death.
Many Athena people were among
the excursionists Sunday to Walla
Walla, who were not connected with
the w. o. w. A pleasant day was
experienced by all, number of whom
took advantage of the occasion to visit
friends in the garden city.
There will be church reunion and
basket dinner at the Christian church
in this city next Sunday, June Is. An
excellent program has been perfected
for the occasion, and the prominent
feature will be sermon by N. H.
Brooks, pastor of the Christian church
at Pendleton. Everyone is requested
to come and bring well filled baskets.
VAAt a special meeting of the city
council last evening Joe Banister and
Mitt Bush were awarded the the con-
tract to haul pipe and material for
the construction of the new water
system. Their bid was for 80 cents a
ton for hauling cement and water
pipe and 80 cents per yard for hauling
rock and sand. They were required
to put up bond for $100.
DR.. L. G. Tufts, state superintend-
ent of the Anti Saloon League, was in
the city Sunday. In the morning he
spoke at the Christian church, and in
the afternoon he addressed a union
meeting at the M. E. church on the
subject OK temperance. Tonight he
speaks in Adams and tomorrow night
in Helix. On Monday, June 10, a
county convention of the prohibitions
lists will be held in Pendleton to or
ganize new movement to ''secure
the balance of power" among the
parties. "The League" so DR.. Tufts
states, advocates standing by such
men as Senator Walter M. Pierce for
being loyal to the temperance interests
in the legislature. I"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13
Press Paragraphs


E. A. Dudley was in Pendleton yes
terday.
Wanted-A place to do house work.
Call on or address Ellen Booth, Athe-
ma, Ore.
Mrs. Baker and Miss Kimberk, of
Adams, spent Sunday with Athena
friends.
Len Akers went down to Portland
last night. He will return Sunday
morning.
d Nine gamblers plead guilty in the
circuit court Monday and each was
fined $75.
Mrs. Lucretia Maloney, of Weston,
was visiting friends in town the first
Of the week.
D. B. Jarman, the merchant, was
in Spokane on business, returning
home yesterday.
Mr.. aud Mrs Hodgson were Sunday
guests at the hospitable Tompkins
home in this city.
Mayor Taylor was in Pendleton
yesterday, where he attended the good
roads convention.
John O'Harra, prominent farmer
from Pea Ridge, east of Weston, was
In town yesterday.
III. L. Watts returned last evening
from Portland. He attended the L o.
Q. r. grand lodge
&C. A. Barrett was one of the speak
ers at the good roads convention in
Pendleton yesterday.
A dust storm ragged yesterday and
the always busy housewife is more
busy than ever today.
The family of Louis Bergevin has
moved from Pendleton to the farm
south of town for the summer.
Misses Bertha Baker and Alley Foss
are home for vacation, having closed
their respective terms of school.
Frank Frazier, the well known Pen
dIetOn hOrEeman, was kicked by a
horse Saturday and seriously injured.
The Free Methodists began their
camp meeting last night The tents
are located in the north part of town.
VIM. Mcbride returned last night
from Portland, where he went as del
egate TO the l. o. o. f. grand lodge.
"A number of Athena people are in
regular attendance at the normal COM
mencement exercises at Weston this
week.
II. G. Manela was over from his
fran near the state line yesterday.
Mr.. Manela is now full fedged
rancher
The management of the Corner
saloon has changed hands Charles
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13
Items in Brief.

Buy a Samson at Cox & McEwen's.
Sterling silver novelties at Manassas.
Fresh bread, cakes, etc., on sale at
Gays, daily.
Buy Henney buggy and look swell.
@. A. Barrett g. Co.
Try Flor de Corona cigar at the
White House Grocery.
@. A. Barrett & Co. are selling the
Deering binding twine.
That Crescent Cream Coffee is fine.
AT Worthington & Thompsons
Latest novelties in mems ready to
wear suits. Athena Mercantile Co.
Remember, Ely & Scott are head
quarters for rubbers and overshoes.
just received. Mems double. breasted
3.button sacque suits. Athena Mercan
tile Co.
You should see the fine line OF
buggies and hacks at @. A. Barrett g.
Co. g.
Worthington & Thompson have just
received a large line of new pipes and
pocket Knives.
Say Ma, Crescent Baking Powder will
raise the dough. Get it at Worthing-
ton & Thompson's.
Don't forget to try our Gold Leaf
coffee. 1t is the best 25 cent coffee on
the market. Ely & Scott.
You will find the best novels by the
best modern writers, in the circulating
library at the Palace Drug store.
W. O. Miller is again in the harness
business in Athena. He is located in
the Estes building opposite the Athena
Hotel. All goods sold at reasonable
prices. Workmanship guaranteed.
L. A. Citizens, agent for Edison pho
-nographs and records, is prepared to
furnish all of the different grades of the
Edison make. Mr.. Citizens always has
monographs on exhibition and is pre-
pared to give information at any time.
1t is the fit and finish; the artistic
touch that makes the suit. "Internat-
ional" Made to Measure garments have
all of these virtues, including quality as
well. Ask the Athena Mercantile Co.
to show you their magnificent line of
these supplies.
Boys, you had better get busy and see
Athena Mercantile Go. who have a com
plete "International' line Of samples.
This famous concern, for whom Athena
Mercaneile Co. taxes orders and meas
ures, builds garments that are as near
perfection as human hands can make
them. Satisfaction guaranteed or no
sale.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13
Hunt Avenue.

Andrea and family will return to
Walla Walla soon, Robert Geneva,
the new proprietor, having taken
charge.
lN Mrs. Fred Koontz and baby arrived
home Friday evening from several
weeks visit with relatives in the Will
lamette valley.
Mrs. Willis Bush and her sister,
Mrs. Hardy Mansfield of Wallowa
county, are visiting friends III Walla
Walla this week.
W "Son," the pet,dog owned by Miss
Edyth Mcbride, was killed yesterday
in battle with a score of other dogs.
Son" was aged years.
Mr.. and Mrs A. ]. Willaby and Mr..
and Mrs. Jerry Stone went down to
Portland Sunday night, where they
will remain several days.
N Members of the Degree of Honor are
shecially urged to be present at the
meeting tomorrow night, at half past
seven sharp. Business of Importance.
Freewater Times: w. D. Chamber
lain, one of Athena's busy merchants
and a prince Of good fellows, was
business visitor in the city last Mon
day.
Mrs. w. S. Perry was in the city
yesterday, having come up from PEN
dleton to attend the funeral of the
child of her sister, Mrs. John Ban
lister.
A canton of Patriarchs Militant,
the Uniform rank of the Odd Fellows,
was instituted last night at Pendle-
ton by Major Robert Mobley of Boise
City.
Mr.. Fred Gross and George Gross
and family are deeply thankful for
the many kind acts of friends and
neighbors during the long and fatal
illness of Mrs. Fred Gross.
/ SMrs. Claude Reeder and her sister,
Miss Ellen Owens, left Sunday for a
visit to the fair at Portland. They
will also visit friends and relatives at
other points in the valley.
Judge Hartman, Frank Frazier and
] others of a committee sent ont by the
| commercial association of Pendleton
in the interests of the good roads CON
vention, were in town Saturday.
4
| Athena fans who attended the Pen
dleton- Walla Walla ball game in the
Garden City Sunday, report decided
ly one sided victory for Walla Walla.
From reports the Pendleton team was
out classed, the score being 10 to O.
In the circuit court Saturday the
case Of the state of Oregon against
Drs. Turley and Casshatt of Weston
for assault or the person of DR.. Best,
was tried and DIR. Casshatt pleading
guilty was fined SIS. and DR.. Turley
| released.
1 Athena Camp No. III, w. o. W.,
viii conduct memorial services at the
grave of Virgil Smith, in the Athena
cemetery Sunday afternoon, at whic b
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13
Gard of Thanks.

/ take this method of thanking all
who so kindly administered to my wife
during her sickness. Their kind acts
will ever be remembered by me and
especially will / cherish in memory
the many words of sympathy offered
me and my children during our be-
reavement and the floral offerings will
never be forgotten. Hugh Robbie.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-06-13

1t was huge task to undertake the
cure of such bad case of kidney dis
ease as that of @. F. Collier, of Chero-
kee, Ia, but Electric Bitters did it.
He writes: "My kidneys were so far
gone could not sit on chair with
out a cushion; and suffered from
dreadful headache, backache and de-
preston. In Electric Bitters, how
ever, / found cure, and by them was
restored to perfect health. / recon-
mend this great tonic medicine to all
with weak kidneys, liver or stomach.
Guaranteed by Mcbride, druggist.
Price SOC.