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St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
KING IS AGING FAST
EDWARD BELIEVED TO BE NEXT
MONARCH TO DIE.
Two-score Years Of High Life Telling
on British Ruler Desperate
Fight Being Made with
Aid Of Doctors.

Washington.-In diplomatic circles
here 1t Is common talk that King Ell.
ward OF England will be the next mon
arch to vacate his throne at the call
of death. He is now fighting despe1-
ate!T, with the help of his doctors. to
neutralize the deadening effect of 40
continuous years of high living.
His majesty is aging rapidly. Though
IA always puts on smiling face and
braces his figure in public, he is un-
able to keep up appearances for long.
His latest lengthy public appearance
was at the opening of parliament III
February. He drove from Bucking-
ham palace to the house of lords, a
distance of about one and one-nalc
miles, had his state robes put on, read
speech of about 1000 words and then
returned to the palace.
The programme was not an arduous
one, but Edward was greatly fatigued
before the close; his voice grew husky
halfway through the speech, and he
was almost "a limp rag on the drive
back to his London residence. .a
At the slightest ailment his family
invariably send for Sir Frederick
Treves, the noted doctor, who per-
formed the operation for appendicitis
on Edward just before his coronation.
Recently when Edward, while out
walking, strained his foot at Windsor,
Treves was summoned by special
train, though all he could do was to
tell the king that the trained nurse,
who Is always in attendance, had
treated the foot correctly: If Edward
cuts his finger hurry call is sent out
for Treves, Or If he has slight head
ache, the doctor has to be summoned. |
These precautions are necessary be-
cause OF the general weakness of the |
kings health. His system is so full !
of the results Of high living that she
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Odd Use Tor Love r..t+.r.

Philadelphia.-When Miss Mary
Claire Jones, Of Philadelphia, becomes
the bride of Frank Y. Shippers. Of
Dover. Del, she will kneel during the
ceremony upon two large cushions
stuffed with love letters which have
passed between the twain.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Big Fish speared in Corn Fields

Vincennes, Ind.-Everybody who can
rig up gig or find pitchfork is wading
the fields that have been flooded by the
Wabash and are spearing fish. Some
monster fish have been brought to town.
and the dealers are swamped. It is .
common thing to see men coming into
the city with so or 60-pound catfish or
buffalo fish in tow.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
We'll. Isn't shep

Zones has a queer sense OF humor. ;
"Huh ?"
He married his dead wife's sister.
You know. And now he refers to the
deceased as his Observation-Disclosures.
land Leader.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Part Of Finger in cipar

Fort Dodge, 1a.-George Loubard. or
Memphis. Tenn, while visiting rela.
while smoking cigar, and breaking
It opea. he discovered portion Of q
piece Of the nail. It is believed some
workman's finger was taught In the
machinery and the several portion be.
came accidentally mixed with tho III
Ing.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
The Times Conine

That surly cry we'll hear no more
or "Shut the doorv'
The one cry soon, the country o'er,
'Oh, what's the scorer"
-Philadelphia Press.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Pride,

Acquaintance-Why are you wear.
ing that heavy overcoat on such q
warm day as this?
Ardup-Because, by George, II I
wasn't wearing it you'd think It was
still in the pawnshop!-Chicago Trib
une.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09

was my situation for sixteen
long and weary years because
of my physical infirmities. ]
hcd severe pains in my side,
constant headache, weak back,
subject to habitual miscarriage
and was a generally broken
down wreck. Several doctors
tried to better my condition, but
were unsuccessful. Yet, this
condition is all changed, and
G.FP ~...s s..s1..': ..r:,~.
is responsible for the transfor-
nation from the gloom Of sick
ness and suffering to the light
Of health and happiness. ! am
strong and in good health and
can do my housework with sat
isfaction and pleasure. / be-
gan to build up on the first
bottle, and the final result is
wonderful to contemplate. It
is only those who have been to
such depths of despair that can
appreciate the restoration"
MRS. ELLEN JACKSON
Crawford, Miss,
This is jus. one letter. but we have thou.
lands of similar ones, showing that G. +. r.
. tho best Female Tonic and 10 every day
curing Painful. Profuse and DELAYED Mem.
Itruation. Whites. all Womb, Ovarian and
Nervous Troubles. Don't fail to ret . bottle
It once. It IL sold under q alnon0y.baok
guarantee.
eERs1LE MEDie,lE 60, chaie,sssA Tea
At III DsaIars. n Ose Dollar Be6Hee
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Willie's Reasoning.

Willie-Papa, II I was twins would
you buy the other boy banana. too?
Papa Certainly, my son.
Willie-Well, papa, you surely amt
going to cheat me out Of another ba-
mana Just cause I'm all in one piece?
Judge.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Walking Exercise

waking Exercise.
iou appear to be much more mus.
GUAR than you used to be-"
am; always in training and 1T
~ put up the fight Of my life; am
.aAing a different line Of exercise than
ever tried before"
Inats SO; what make of exercise
do you use?"
come up to the house some even.
lng and see it; 1t is named after me
anu mas eyes like its MOTHER
Houston Post.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Al He Said.

Witte-Well. there's one thing about
Risington: he's always ready u con
fess his faults.
Slowe- Nonsense! Why, he'sllvays
hraxking about being self made
.sOf course. That's just Il. Cassell's
journal.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Know All by These Presents.

y Know All by These Presents.
i Gyer-There is one time in the life
Of every married man when he is an
advocate of free silver.
Il ,Myer-When is that?
Gyer-When he was on the verge Of
celebrating the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary Of the day he faced the parson.-
Chicago Daily News. .s-4s
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09

Mother Ito Kitty, who is jumping
angrily on new doll just presented to
herr. You naughty girl! You're. spoil
ing that lovely dolly.
Kitty-Boo-ooh! Don't want horrid
wax baby. Want meat baby like
they've got at Nelly Smiths house.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Danger.

III shoot no follies as they ny,
l couldn't hit 'em If tried,
And If I should, can't deny
1t might be much like suicide.
washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Howl

Lyre-I thought seriously once Of be-
cuming poet.
Dyer What caused ron to change
I your mind?
Lyre-E Editors.-Judge.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
A Combination Safe Man.

"What we want" said the practical
politician, ''is a safe man."
'And what is your idea of a safe
man."
"One who won't give up anything
except In response to our combina-
tion."-Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Dog or Husband.

s.This dog, madam, would be cheap at
e20.''
II would take him, but fam afraid my
husband might object.
s.Madam, you can get another hus-
hand much easier than dog like that"
TIT Bits.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Wrong Term.

"The village isn't what It used to be
many OF the old landmarks are
gone"
"Frinstance?"
Well. the town pump is one"
That amt no landmark. That's 4
watermark. Cleveland Leader.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Eventually.

Eventually.
He said he did not fear the bees.
They knew he was their friend:
He walked among their hives each day
With nothing to defend,
And sometimes would sit down on them
But he got stung in the end.
Houston Post.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
The Orators,

A special Providence doth seek
To shield them, so they say;
However much or long they speak.
There's always more to say.
Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09

Uncertainty.
The weather man no more IL gay,
His life is one of sorrow,
Predicting snowstorms for to-day
And frostbites for the morrow.
Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Division of Labor

Voice from Below-Are you children,
all in bed?
Voice from Above-Yes, mamma.
Voice from Below-Well must say
It didn't take you long to say your
prayers.
Voice from Above-We divided 'em
up an each took section an said
'em all at once.-Cleveland Leader.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-06-09
Mabel-Did she marry we'll,

Mabel-Did she marry well?
Grace-Why, yes; splendidly. She
didn't begin to think of divorce for
nearly six months.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
.DISARRANGED THE HARNESS
A Mean Trick That Might Have Led
to a Runaway.

For lowdown righteousness, there
is a fellow out il the Waterman
neighborhood that is entitled to the
championship, belt aud all. 1t all
belongs to him, aud he should have it.
Sunday night, while church serv
ices were in progress at the Waterman
schoolhouse, he perpetrated as dirty a
trick as it were perhaps capable for
his depraved mind to conjure and
carry into effect. He released the
spread straps on team from the
Commercial livery stable of this city,
which had been driven to Water
man by Dick Bush. He then changed
the inside checks aud snapped them
into the bits so that the horses would
be entirely independent of each other
when the driver pulled on the reins--
in other words the driver would have
no control whatever over the team.
Dick discovered something was wrong
before the team got under headway.
and on investigation discovered that
the harness had been tampered with as
above stated, and his fortunate dis
coyery prevented what would surely
have terminated in a serious and may.
haps fatal runaway.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
THE NORTHWESTERN ROUTE
To Extend From Near Huntington, on
short Line, to Lewiston.
adnirer.

The North Western Railroad COM
pany has filed certified copy of its
articles of incorporation at Boise,
Idaho. They set forth that the pur-
pose of the company is "to construct,
equip. maintain and Operate line of
railroad and telegraph and telephone
lines on such route as the company
may select, from point on the Ore,
gon Short Line railway between the
towns of Huntington, iu Baker
county, Or, and the first crossing of
Snake river, east of said town of Hunt
ington, at or near place called
Nagle, and extending thence in a
general northerly direction along or
near the Snake river, to point at or
near the town of Lewiston, in the
state of Idaho,a distance of 150 miles,
more or less, extending portion of
said distance on the Oregon side Of
said river and the remaining portion
on the Idaho side thereof, and cross
ing the river at such places as shall
hereafter be selected ;also to construct,
purchase, maintain and operate steam
boats and water crafts upon the SDake
river for the carriage of freight, pass
enQeTs. etc. -
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
INCREASE WHITMAN VALUES
Assessment Grows in One Year Over
the sum Of Six Million Dollars.

An error was made in the report of
the assessed valuation of Whitman
county, Washington, property publish
ed recently. The statement that tSs
assessment on farm lands had in
creased so per cent over last year
should have read 100 per cent" iu-
crease. The farms of Whitman county
were assessed at $7,515,1 in 1905,
and at 13, ,688, ,456 in 1906.
The increase in the valuation of
farm lands for taxation purposes is
nearly four times as great as the in-
crease in the vaiuation of town prop
erty. Twelve towns of Whitman
county show an average increase over
1905 of 24.5 per cent. Ten of these
towns show an increase varying from
$40 per cent to 64.2 per cent, the
former icing Rosalia and the latter
Palouse. Two towns, Elberton aud
Pennington, show decreases of 6.1
aud 4.3 per cent, respectively.
Under this assessment farm owners
will pay about % per cent more taxes
than in 1905. While the assessment
valuation Of farm lands is nearly
double, the levy is lowered from 81 to
10 mills. The farmer will be re-
quired to pay about $2s for his 1906
assessment where he paid $21 in 1905.
This is an increase of 25 per cent in
taxes on farm lands.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
Y. M. c. A. MAN MURDERED
Reno Hutchinson Of Spokane Shot
Down In Cold Blood.

Reno Hutchinson. secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association,
was shot and killed at s o'clock Tue
day night by a highwayman, at
Seventh and Howard streets, in the
best residence section of Spokane. He
was found dying on the lawn of Post
master Harrison, where he had strug
gled after the tragedy, and had hard
lystime to gasp, 81 have been shot. "
before he died. @
Mr. Hutchinson was an athlete, aud
it is supposed that when the robber
made his demand, be resisted, Crap
pied with the criminal, and was shot
in the struggle. He was on his way
to meeting of the trustees of the
association at the home of r. b.
Paterson. The secretary went to
Spokane FROM Portland, last summer,
and left widow and child. He was
vigorously directing campaign for
$150,000 for new building, the
cornerstone of which was laid few
weeks ago. i'
In their efforts to solve the mystery
surrounding the murder officers are
advancing the theory that the crime
was done by former suitor of Mrs.
Hutchinson, one who had vowed that
she should never wed another
So firmly convinced of the ultimate
success in running down the murder
er are those who are advancing the
theory that Spokane officers are being
urged to locate the suspected wooer
and ask him to give an account of his
dolngs on the night of the tragedy.
The theory is said to have arisen as
result of an inquiry by Mrs. Hutch
inson as to the whereabouts of the
man at the time of the murder. Other
developments are said by those inter-
,ested to point directly toward him
and officers are now working with the
end in view of ascertaining whether
or not he was implicated.
Mrs. Hutchinson, widow of the
murdered man, positively refuses to
throw any light ON the inquiry she
| is said to have made of the Spokane
police. She prefers, she says, to have
nothing whatever to do with the case
and will neither affirm nor deny hel
belief in the completely of her former
admirer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
Will Force Grain and Ships to
the Sound
NO ABATEMENT OF STRIKE
Order Issued Which Affects Ten Yes
sells Aggregating a Tonnage
of 2O,432 Register.

The listing of the British steamship
Stratbfillan for Puget Sound instead
of to Portland brings to light the in
terestnig information that the export
ers have resolved to send all vessels
scheduled to load at Portland and
coming in ballast, to the northern
port. This decision was brought
about by the waterfront strike, in
which the grainhandlers. longshore-
men and teamsters are allied in fight
to gain an increase in wages for the
first named union.
w. ]. Burns of Balfour, Guthrie &
company confirmed this feature of the
story, and stated that they sincerely
regretted the decision, but as it was
essentially necessary to guarantee
their vessels quick dispatch they had
arrived at the only solution offered
them by local conditions. The vessels
coming in cargo will receive their
outward cargoes at local docks with
as much dispatch as possible under
present conditions.
uo OAuoE 1SSuou iuoduS tudt ~ Nc6-
sells, aggregating tonnage of 20,4
tons register, will probably be sent to
Puget Sound, loading principally at
Tacoma. This list does not include
the Strathfillan and Netherlands,
both of which are now on their way
up the coast to the northern port.
The present situation has caused the
appeal to both sides for meeting to
arbitrate the questions at issue and a
communication has been issued by
Mayor Lane of Portland.
w. J. Burns, when asked as to what
notice would be paid to the mayors
communication by the exporters.
stated: Personally am in favor of
the idea, but cannot speak for the
association, and until we meet to de-
eide OH our action would rather not
be quoted. !"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
Smallpox Scare.

Ira Francis, suffering from a we'll
defined case of smallpox. went to
Walla Walla 10 days ago and mingled
with residents, ignorant of the nature
of the disease. He went into the
office of DIR. Stewart and it was dis
covered he was suffering from mild.
form of smallpox. He was sent to
College Place. where his parents re-
side, and the house is quarantined.
There are grave fears that many may
have contracted the disease while
Francis was walking the streets dur
ing the time they were filed with
visitors from all parts of the
country attending the fair.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
$4,000 ACRES|N CORN
Iowa Ranch Expected to Pro
duce $4,000 Bushels
HuskED FROM THE SHOCK.
Will Require the Help of 200 Men to
Harvest the Crop Big Farm
Near 0debolt, Iowa.

Out here in Oregon we are accus-
toned to the big wheat ranch, with
its 35 to SO bushel yield, the steam
Flow and combine harvester. But
there are other large ranches and
they do not come under the head of
wheat ranches, either.
When it is considered that there
are such corn fields in Iowa as Adams
$4,000 care ranch at Odebolt, produc
ing 525, 900 bushels every season, and
employing regularly 105 men, it Is
little wonder that the state of Iowa
has a 400, 900, 900 bushel corn crop for
1906. Before long 200 men will start
on the $4,000 acres Of corn, which
will all be husked from the shock.
Then the stalks will be shredded for
the fat cattle before spring. This
corn field is the largest in the world.
The full $4,000 acres was planted
with tested seed and is expected to
yield an average Of more than 35
bushels per acre. This is considered
small average for Iowa corn this
season. Thirty seven double stalk cut
ters will be used to bind the corn in
the field this year. Mules are employ.
ed almost everywhere to do the heavy
draft work on the farm, and there are
over 200 of these animals kept there
constantly. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams
aud family are at present at their
winter home in Chicago and the farm
is in the hands of its manager.
With the exception of large num-
Der of feeders which are purchased
every fall, no cattle are raised on the
big farm except enough milk COWS to
keep the help supplied with milk.
Last winter Mr.. Adams had 5000
sheep brought from his North Dakota
ranch for feeding, aud it is announced
that he will do it again this winter as
soon as the present yardful OF cattle
has been marketed.
The affairs at the farm are conduct
ed with as much system as in any
/ large business office. There is main
office and headquarters where the
manager of the farm has bis desk.
It is here that Mr.. Adams himself
passes large part Of his time in sum
mer. The farm is divided into Sec
tions, and each part is under the di.
rection of sub-foreman and worked
by his forco of men. ALI the houses
of the employees are located in one
place near the center of the farm,
making a small town. A school
house is also erected here for th'
children of the workers. The farm
and its methods are revelation to thu
visitor.
| Adams is an enthusiast for goot
J roads, and all through the place b.
has built handsome driveways.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
TOM MYERS IS KILLED IN GUN FIGHT

Myers of having ridden horses belong
ing to tho former, and in q quarrel
which ensued guns we're used by both
men. Myers fired twice at the old
man, while the latter fred once at
Myers with shotgun, striking him in
the neck and killing him instantly.
The condition of Hironimus is seri-
ous and he is now on bis way to this
city to receive surgical aid. Immedi-
ately after hearing of the fight Deputy
Sheriff Blakely, Coroner Folsom and
others left for the scene.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
Temperance Meetine.

The first of series Of temperance
meetings was held at the M. r. church
Sunday evening. A large crowd was
in attendance. The object is to hold
monthly temperance meeting at
some one of the churches in Athena
hereafter, and the next meeting will
be held on the second Sunday evening
in November at the Baptist church.
At the meeting Sunday night e. v.
Hoven of the Christian church, dis
cussed the subject "The Church and
Moral Issues. He was followed by
Rev. Evans of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, and F.E. Ellington, state
evangelist of the Christian church.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
School report.

Following is the report of Cannon
district No. 45, for the month begin
ming Sept. II and ending Oct. 12:
No. days taught, 20; No. pupils en-
rolled IL. Those pupils who are es-
pecially noted for good scholarship
and are on the roll of honor for the
montL are as follows: Agnes Cannon,
Zola Ferris. Ruth Stewart, Gladys
Ferris, Lawrence Pinkerton, Floyd
Ferris and Louis Stewart. Visitors
for month are: Leota Cannon, Sid
ney Walker, Floyd Pinkerton, Eva
Schrimpf and Pearl Pinkerton.
Lillian Downs Dobson, Teacher.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19

PendletoD, Oc'. 1S.--Tom Myers,
who formerly lived with his parents
on ranch on Pine Creek, north Of
Athena, is dead and old man Hironi-
mus is seriously wounded as a result
of deadly fight on North Mckay
this afternoon. Thus far reports Of
the affair have been very meagfe, but
from parties living on the head Of Me
Kay it is learned that the quarrel oc-
CURED over some horses.
Hironimus is said TO have accused
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
Death Of Father Flohr.

The remains of Rev. Father Flohr,
who died at st. Mary's hospital,
Walla Walla, Tuesday evening, lay
in state at st. Mary church yesterday
and steady stream Ct parishioners
and friends Of the dead priest poured
into the building TO view the re-
mains. Father Flohr has been at the
head of the church work 10 Walla
Walla for 20 years and during that
time has done a wonderful work. His
friends are numbered by hundreds
and his loss is greatly iHourned. Tas
funeral took place this forenoon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
A Bachelor Banquet.

A number of Athena's bachelors
will give banquet to their friends
Saturday, tomorrow, evening. An
elaborate supper will be served at 8
O'Clock. The banquet will take place
in the Stahl building, formerly oc-
cupied by Sherman's meat market. A
cordial invitation is extended to all,
including both ladies and gentlemen.
No admission whatever will be cbarg-
ed. and features of entertainment in
clude music, singing, dancing and
speech making. A royal good time il
promised to all who attend.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
Other Twin Dies.

Mearl Elizabeth, the infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McOol
Tough, died Wednesday morning, aged
6 months and seven days. The baby
was twin to the little one that died
in the spring, and had been ill fct
some time. The funeral took place
yesterday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the
Christian church.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
The Grange Lecture.

A fair audience was at the opera
house Tuesday night to hear Mrs.
Clara II. Waldo lecture on the sub
ject of grange. The lady proved 10 be
an entertaining speaker and those in
attendance were pleased with ber
address. Mrs. Waldo will return to
Athena at later date and endeavor
to organize local grange in this
vicinity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
Rftchen-Githens.

John Kitchen and Miss Anna 9th
ems, both of this city, were married at
Pendleton Tuesday afternoon, cocnty
Judge Gilliland officiating. The con-
tracing parties are well known III
Athena. The groom conducts black
smith shop here, and the bride is the
daughter Of Postmaster L. A. Citizens.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-10-19
To Hot Lake.

Attorney Will M. Peterson came
down town Tuesday for the first time
in twelve days. Mr.. Peterson has
been sufferer from rheumatism in
q most aggravated form. He left for
Hot Lake, Union county, last evening
where he will remain for some time.