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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13

and Otis Turner have already put in a
larger acreage of barley than they had
this year, being encouraged by re-
markable yield.
q. DeGraw harvested 80 aires this
year and will seed more land 10 barley
for 1907.
A number of farmers Contemplate
putting in 40 to 80 cares, and in a few
years there is no reason why Weston
should not win an enviable reputation
as a center of production of good
brewing BARLEY. It takes work to keep
the ground free from foul seed, and
there must be equipment to harvest
the crop the instant it has matured.
There are compensations, however, an
big yields and steady market. And
barley may be put in the sack aud re-
allied upon quicker than wheat.
Moreover, there is said to be an oppor-
tunity to raise two crops every three
years,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
SMALLPOX CASE IN ATHENA
John @. Peebler Guaranteed at His
Home on Third st.

John o. Peebler, the implement
dealer, is confined to his home, which
is under quarantine restrictions, with
mild case of smallpox.
Mr.. Peebler had been unwell for
several days. He was afflicted with a
breaking out, but nothing serious was
thought of his ailment until Sunday
when DR.. Sharp was called. The
physician at once cautioned men,
bers Of the family to remain indoors
and also to allow no one to enter the
house, and Monday when he again
visited the patient he pronounced the
case to be smallpox in mild form.
The health authorities were notified
at once and the Peebler home was
placed under quarantine.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
Big Yield of Potatoes

The mountain country tributary to
Weston is celebrated for its richness.
Without irrigation, which is wholly
unnecessary the production of ir-
rigated regions is often rivaled--some-
times surpassed. That it is surpassed
with regard to potatoes the writer is
able to bear witness. The mountain
crop is good one this year. Sam R.
Caplinger especially has all local REQ
ords beaten. From one-fourth of an
acre he dug SO sacks, or at the rate of
328 sacks per acre. He has more
ground than this in 'spuds," but of
course the above average cannot be
maintained. The potatoes are beau
ties-round, smooth and free from
knobs and other blemishes. He
brought dozen to town--a fair
sample of the entire crop-that weigh
ed II pounds and 12 ounces. Each hill
yielded from eight to sixteen potatoes,
all of first class quality. Mr.. Cap
linger also has fine crops of cabbage
and celery, and finds that truck farm
ing pays. Weston Leader.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
produce as high as so bushels oi

produce as high as so bushels of
wheat to the acre.
'"The inspectors have been busy fol
several weeks in Pendleton and vicin-
ity taking testimony from various per-
sons regarding their acquisition Of
lands under the purchase of three
| years ago and also as to whether the
land was agricultural land or good for
no other purpose than pasturage. 1t
is understood that the testimony so far
taken shows that in many cases land
purchased as grazing land is now pro-
ducing large crops of wheat every
year.
"Outside of the simple irregularity
in the affidavits, the inspectors are
also looking into the question of
whether or not there was any contract
entered ihto between the men under
investigation and citizens of Umatilla
county who bought claims under the
Fulton act for the purchase of the
lands after title had been granted by
the government. 1t has been alleged
that money was furnished several peo-
pie of Pendleton to make their pur
chases and that the land was after
ward leased by the person furnishing
the money for lengthy terms of years.
Investigation is being made as to
whether or not there was any agree
ment to sell to the persons furnishing
the funds either before or after the
expiration of the leases.
"Ihe prominence of the men in.
volved in the Investigation makes the
case one of state interest, as all of
them are notable figures in Eastern
Oregon's political and business life.
W. J. Furnish, the retiring president
of the Pendleton Savings bank, is we'll
known as the chief political figure in
the republican ranks of Umatilla
county. He was the nominee for gov
ernor in 1909, when he was defeated
by Governor Cnam mberlain. 1t was
over this contest that the repub blican
party in Eastern Oregon was split into
the Furnish and Lowell factions.
Colonel James Fl. Raley is one of
the old time democrats of Umatilla
county. He was for several terms in
in the state senate. ran for congress,
aud was prominently mentioned for
appointment by Governor Chamber.
lain for United States senator at the
time of Senator Mitchell's death.
Frank Curl has been the chairman
of the republican county central COM
mittee and has long been the right
hand man of w. j. Furnish in his
political affairs. He is the agent for
large wheat shipping and warehouse
company, and farms large tracts of
wheat land in Umatilla county.
"Tom Thompson and John Crow
are prominent reservation farmers of
Pendleton, each having large leased
holdings on the Umatilla reservation,
exclusive of the great stretches of
land which they own. john Grow is
said to farm more Indian land than
any other man in Umatilla county,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
TeIephons connections Made

Manager McGilliyary of the Pacific
States Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany, Mr.. McNaulty, wire chief, and
Lineman Smith were in the city Sat
urday. Connections were made with
the rural lines and the long distance
system by installing the rural lines IL
the long distance switch board.
While here Mr.. McGillivary again
made the promise to give Athena o
modern switch board as soon as the
appliances could be obtained from the
factory.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
Tharp Bros Have Filed Cavaet
to Protect Rights
GASOLINE TO FURNISH POWER
First Machine Will Cut Ten Foot
Swath. Requiring But Eight or
Ten Head of Horses.

Tharp Brothers, the we'll known
blacksmiths and machinists of this
city, have filed cavaet with the
United States patent Office to protect
their rights OF the different parts of
combined cutting and threshing ma
chine which they will later have pat
ented and manufactured at their shop
in Athena.
The Messrs. Tharp have for long
time been studying, experimenting
with and perfecting the principles Of
combine which the model of the ma
chine demo nstrates to be radical de
parture from the styles OF combines
now in use. All the heavy, cumber-
some structural work OF the present
bine is done away with entirely,
and by the use or gasoline engines for
power used on both the cutting ma
chinery and the separator, the Tharp
machine will require only sufficient
number of horses to pull the weight of
the machine over the field, the num-
Der of horses to pull with ease 10
foot machine being placed at six or
eight head.
The main feature aud predominant
ing principle of the new machine is
embodied in the arrangement and To-
cation of the cylinder and concaves.
In appearance the machine has moth
ing in common with the present day
combine. The cylinder Is located
just back of the sickle aud the grain
is conveyed to the cylinder head first,
just as it falls evenly on the draper.
Passing through the cylinder. and con-
caves, the wheat and chaff falls under
meath to conveyor, which carries it
10 au elevator, which passes it into
the cleaning apparatus. From there
the cleaned grain goes into the sack.
The straw passes from the cylinder to
the rear of the machine over drapers,
to tho ground.
The inventors will construct ma
chine this winter which will have
l0-foot cut capacity. A double cyl-
;nder Fairbanks-Mor gasoline engine
will be used for power.
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Peterson I'd pendleton

Will M. Peterson, the attorney, Will
locate in Pendleton sometime during
the coming spring for the purpose of
engaging in the practice of law. In
Athena Mr.. Peterson has been very
successful in his profession, and goes
to Pendleton only for the reason that
bis extensive practice in the courts re-
quires his presence at the county seat.
He will continue to maintain law
Office in Athena, which will probably
be looked after by young lawyer
friend Of Mr.. Petersons who is now
practicing law in Tennessee.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
School Renort.

Following is report of school dis
trict No. 45 for month beginning Oct.
Is and ending Nov. o.:
No. days taught, 20; No. pupils en-.
rolled, II. Those pupils who have
neither been absent OF tardy and are
on the roll of honor are: Zala Ferris,
Dora Ferris Hazel Clark, Floyd Ferris,
Gladys Ferris, Edna Schubert Law
renee Pinkerton. Visitors for month
are as follows: Mrs. r. e. Stewart,
Miss Willie Runyan, Floyd Pinker-
ton, Frank K. Welles, Mrs. VIM.
schrimpf, Miss Edna Hopper. Pearl
Pinkerton and Eva Schrimpf.
Lillian Downs Dobson, Teacher.
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Bridge Material Arrives.

At last the material for the new
steel bridge to be constructed on Wild
Horse creek, near this city, is here.
The steel trusses, which have long
been on the way from Red Oak,
Iowa, came in Saturday, and the con-
tractor will have a force of men at
work putting The bridge in place at
nnoa
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
Land viii be Sold

Bids are now being fled with Major
Edwards at the agency for the pur-
chase of Joseph Stones 40 acre farm
south of Athena. The bids will be-
opened January 10. This place con-
tains excellent farm land. This year
it turned off 719 sacks of wheat.
There is fairly good house on the
place, splendid water, etc.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
Pendleton Academy Victorious

In the last gainesof the season to be
played on the Weston Normal gridiron
the Pendleton academy football team
defeated the normal team by score
OF 8 to 0. The game was warmly CON
tested throughout and the Pendleton
aggregation earned every point they
gained.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13
Purchased a Drug Store.

Alvin and Wildly Turner, who re-
Gently disposed of their farm land in
the Helix neigbborhood, have pur-
chased drug store at Grangeville.
Idaho, and will take possession of the
business in short time. They are
fayorably impressed with the progress
aud future prospects of Grangeville
as town.
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Down From Eltopia

Harry Rosenzweig is down from
Eltopia, Wash. Harry is engaged in
farming when not employed in
wheat warehouse. He has faith in
the future prospects OF franklin
county and il glad that no owns d
piece Of LAND there.
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Seven Weeks with Fever

John Benson has returned from
Walla Walla, where for seven weeks
he was confined in hospital with
typhoid fever. John is simply q
shadow Of bis former self, but having
rsvenous appetite be expects that
Orchard will be himself again.
soon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-13

Just received by express at the
Manasse store, fine line OF the late
new plaid belts. also new hand bags.
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ON THE RACE TRACK
At Fair Grounds.

New Orleans, January 29.-Firalto, rid den out to the last ounce to beat Sain- zllla and St Valentine, who outclassed his company, were the winning favorites at the fair grounds today. The feature of tine day was the defeat of Escutcheon. a well backed favorite in the fifth race, Vann Ness, ridden by Jack Martin, beat the barrier. led all the way and won easily, Bscutcheon being used Up in an attempt to recover the lost ground and catch up with him. King Ellsworth, prac- tically left at the post, suffered from a bad ride and Lena J., favorite in the last race had equally bad luck.
 The weather was fine and the track fast Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Master Prim, s9 (SewalB. to 9 won Ancient Witch, s2 (NIoreland) 8 to l, second; Frank Monte verde. 114 CBedeiD, 20 to 1, third. Time 1:15
 Second race. three and a half furlongs- Flralto, 115 CSewelD, to 1, won San- sella, 109 6Robbins), 13 to 5, second; Mint Boy, 109 L. Smith, to l. third. Time :4S 2-5
 Third race. six furlongs-Plater, 1O2
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GEN. BARGA GIVES
 UP THE REBELLION
Last of Santo Domingan Chiefs surren. ders, Accepting Guarantees of
 the Government.

Santo Domingo. January 29-Genera4 Barga, the only remaining rebel chief in the northern part of the country, has sur rendered, accepting the guarantees of tho government.
 The government and intelligent people of the republic desire a treaty with the United States to be passed, considering It to be safeguard against revolutions, as with the custom houses and all the inter- nal revenues in the hands of a receiver the republic will secure permanent peace Action on the treaty at Washington is anxiously awaited. The Dominican con- gress meets February 27, and it is certain the treaty will be passed as soon as pre- sented. Business is improving.
 The American gunboat Scorpion arrived here this morning and leaves this port tomorrow
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Chance of Venue Not Allowed.

Chattanooga, January 29.-0Special)- Criminal Judge McReynolds today stated that the change of venue asked for in the case of Ed Johnson, the alleged assailant who came near being mobbed Thursday night would not be allowed and that the negro would be tried in this city within the next few days. Feeling Is very high againsE Johnson and four troops Of state militia will be ordered out when the trial is held
 The jail authorities state that Johnson is now in Nashville and that he will be kept ttere until the time for his trial. This Is doubted by many and mob vio- lence is expected almost any time.
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Nominations Confirmed.

Washington January 29.-The Senate In executive session today confirmed these nominations:
 Henry Clay Ide, Vermont, governor gen eral of the Philippines: James F. smith, vice governor of the Philippines; Lloyd c. Griscom, Pennsylvania, ambassador to Brazil
 Collector Of customs Robert w. Dowe Texas, at Saluria; James G. Haynes. Tex as, at Corpus Christi, Texas.
 Postmasters:
 Alabama-William T. Hutchens, at Huntsville.
 Tennessee-Willlam Shellings, Mcken- zie.
 Texas-D. R. Emerson, Marlin; John J. Stevens, San Antonio.
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NOGEOT GOES OVER
 2 MILES A MINUTE
FRENcHMAN IS CROWNED "sPEED KING" AS FITTING CLOSE TO THE AUTOMOBILE RACES AT oRMoND-DAYToNA.

Ormond-D -Daytona Beach, Fla, January 2e.-Victor De Mogeot of France. was crowned Speed King of the world this afternoon on the Daytona sands, after driving his gasoline car two miles in the marvellous time of :5S 4-5 seconds. De Mogeot maintained a speed of 123 miles an hour to make this record.
 The two-mile race closed the automo- bile tournament for this season. The competition in thls race had narrowed down to Marriott, in the steamer, and to the big 2OO-horse power French car, whoever should drive 1t. De Mogeot was finally selected.
 On the first trial Marriott went first but the best he could do was 1:0S. De Mo geot brought the crowd to its feet by re- ducing Marriott's time to Il 2-5. Referee Merrill decided to give each car trial to see if the time could be brought within the minute mark Marriott came first again, and this time faster. He made the two miles in :59 3-5. It seemed impossible that the clumsy-looking French car could reduce this record, but the Florida Times Union S1OOo trophy was lost to America a few moments later when De Mogeot thundered over the two mile course in :5S 4-5, the fastest speed ever attained by an automobile. De Mogeot was crowned with laurel wreath by Miss Mary Sim rall of Ormond, Fla, while several thous- and persons cheered. An automobile pa- rade followed and this ended the tourna- ment.
 The other races of the day were of little consequence.
 The summary follows:
 Thirty-mile championship, American cars, all powers-Won by Marriott, 40-5O horse power steamer. Race time: 34:1S 2-5; actual time 2S :3S 2-5. Second, Christie. 1i0 horse power gasoline. Time: S7 :34 3-5. Ku- lyck did not finish.
 F'ifteen-mie championship-Wo by Lancia, no horse power gasoline. Time: 10 minutes fiat Hilliard, 80 horse power gasoline, second. Time Il 36 3-5. Cederino, no horse power gasoline. did not finish.
 Ten-mile open championship, and ten miles heavyweight championship (run to- gether)-Won by Lancia, no horse power gasoline. Time: 6:19 3-5; second Marriott, 40 horse power steamer Time 7:35 3-5
 Ten-mile open handicap-Won by Lam eia (scratch) 110 horse power gasoline. Time: 6:1S 3-5 Second, Hilliard Gone min ute handicap) 80 horse power gasoline.
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More Documents at Savannah.

Savannah. Ga. January 29.-The Greene and Gaynor trial in the federal court this morning developed a mass of contracts and proposals issued from the office of the United States engineer at Savannah. These were admitted as evidence over the objection of the attorneys for the de- fense. Tomorrow the offering of docu- mentary evidence will continue and one of the governments attorneys said to the representative of the Associated Press that two or three days more will be re- quired before the examination of wit nesses Is begun.
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At City Park.

New Orleans, January 29.-The short course steeplechase at City Park today was attended with the usual mishaps. Archibald fell off CharawNnd, the favor ite, as he landed at the seventh jump. and Judge Nolan's rider shared the same fate. T. Powers. who rode Lionel broke stirrup leather and pulled up. Minnie Adams, who made show of her com pany Berry Hughes and Carless were the winning favorite.
 Weather clear; track fast Summary
 First race. five furlongs-Evox 1O4 (Ore- gaD 15 to l. won Galmeda, 104 Qowe), 50 to 1. second; None Lucille. 102 C9eff- nam, 30 to 1, third. Time, 1;O2.
 Second race, short course steeplechase, handicap-Rip. d54 (Boyle), to 1, won New Amsterdam, i6O (Ford), 5 to l. sec- ond; Ohio King. 1SS CNicClain), 10 to l. third. Time. 3:O5 2-5
 Third race. six furlongs-Robinhood 11O (Morris), to 1. won; Tichimingo. 90 CHeff- nam, to 1. second; Thesplan, 116 (NicoD, to B. third Time, 1:14 1-5.
 Fourth race mile and a sixteenth-Flo- rizel. 100 (PerratD, 3 to ?. won; Foreigner, 100 CW. Allem, 20 to 1, second; Huzzah, 1O6 CMorris), ? to l. third. Time, 1:47.
 Fifth race. seven furlongs-Minnie Ad- ams. 1O7 (NicoD, even, won; Goldmate, 112 0O'Bert), 2 to 1, second; Quinn Brady 112 (J Jones), to 1, third. Time, 1:26 3-5.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards-Ber- " Hughes, 95 (PerratD, to ?. won; Judge Traynor, 100 CRomanellD, to 1. second Foxhunting, 92 Uowe), 10 to l. third Time. 46 4-5.
 Seventh race, mile and seventy yards Careless, 1o4 (smith), T to 5, won; Fon- Gleam, 100 (oReager), to l. third. Time, 1:45.
 City Park Entries.
 First race, three and a half furlongs- Rudy, Denigre. Mcintyre, Knoekrky, Spion 113; Azele, Merry Leap Year, Im- position, Irene A.. Colloquy, Sister Peg gy, Bluedale, Miss Jewell, Precosa IL, Prophecies, 105.
 Second race, five and a half furlongs selling-Herltage 115: J. Ed Grlllo, 112; Capitano. Alcantara, Ill; Armorer. Pre- sentation 110; Bert Osra. Blue Bird 1OS Ayre 1OS Fugurtha, Mattie H., Miladi Love, 105: Sportsman, 103; Danseuse and Clique, 10l.
 Third race, mile and one-sxteenth, sell ing-Elliott. 115: Devout, Drexel, 110: Fed eral. 1O1. Granada. Ss; George R. Miller S6: Draught, S5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, handicap Coruscate. Astarita, l06; Braden. 102: Mon acador. l09; Natie Bumpho, 100; Listless, Gauge. Leta Duffy, 90; Shawana, IA.
 Couple Shawana and Coruscate as Per- " entry, Gauge and Leta Duffy as Baker entry
 Fifth race, five and a half furlongs- Robin Hood. 1l5; Duchess Ollie. Parisi- enne. 9S; Quinn Brady, 97; Husted, 96; Poetry, Bertha E.. 92
 Sixth race, seven furlongs-Odessa, IT, Jack Dolan. 1l4; Girard Madam Box Goldie. Sibyila, Long Bright, 105; Day time, 102; Follow the Flag. Monita, 100
 Seventh race, seven and a half furongs -Loch Coil, Ori Viva, 115; While New comb, Mint Sauce, 112; Felix Mozzes Running Star 110; Harvest Time, Prince Brutus. Adare, 10S; Saronola. Harllee Sherman, 106; Silent Water, Follies Ber- gess, Esterre. 95; pr. Daniel, 94.
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