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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13
THE STANDARD AND H. CLAY
PIERCE.

In his testimony in Missouri, in a
suit to GUST the oil trust H. Clay
Pierce. oil magnate, and at the head
of the Waters-Pierce Oil Company
doing business in Texas through mis-
representations to the state govern
ment, said that the Standard Oil Com
pany of New Jersey owns 2646 shares
of the capital stock of the Waters
Pierce Oil Company. That this stock,
following the reorganization of the
company on account of the Texas
trouble in 1900, had been carried in
his own name until the spring of
1904. when, against his desires, it
was transferred to NJ. NJ. VanBuren,
who held it in trust for the Standard
Oil Company.
He further testified that the Waters
Pierce Oil Company handled the pro
ducts of the Standard Company ex-
clusively, and was entirely dependent
upon that company.
his 10 hOl HShS " 1hC ny
of the business people of Texas, who
have known all the time that the
Waters Pierce Company was but a
branch of the Standard Company,
which had long ago been denied the
privilege to do business in Texas Tin
its own name)
Now, the question is, what is the
states attorney general going TO do
about it?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

The Beaumont Journal says that
when Governor Campbell takes the
executive chair one of the first things
to command his attention should be
the prices charged for text books in
the public schools. This is an evil
that should have prompt attention.
1t is a fact that Texas people are pay
ing from % to so per cent. more for
their school books than other states
where the American book trust does
not dominate the school text book
board.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13
HE WANTED THE BEST.

Yes said a wealthy farmer to the
new boarder from the city, Il am
proud of my girls and would like to
see them well married, and as | have
a little money they will not go to
their husbands penniless. There is
May, a real good girl, 25 years old;
1 shall give her $4,000 when she is
married Then comes Betty, who
won't see 30 again. shall give her
$4,000. The man who takes Eliza,
who is 40. gets $4,000 with her"
a The boarder reflected a moment or
n. and then inquired: You haven't
- ahc...t bas.a-- l.ottqg
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

Many, many years ago salt was so
hard TO obtain, but so necessary to
have, that Roman soldiers were paid
part of their wages in salt. Now, the
Latin word for salt is sal, and from
that came the world salarium, mean
ing salt money. Finally, the soldiers
were paid only in money, but the
term salarium was still used to des-
ignate these wages. From this old
Latin word comes our English word
salary. This is why it is said of
worthless fellow that he lis not worth
his salt"-Clipping.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

the business. This is quite evident
from the announcements they're max
ing in the Herald. The weekly edi-
ton this week is a twelve page issue,
and the daily is brim full of business
Read the ads, and profit by them.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

Some progressive farmers in this
county have demonstrated the fact
that a farmer can be the most indie
pendent man on earth, and live just
as well. if not a little better, than any
other man. It takes work and good
hard sense to do it; that is all.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13
CoIored Dress Goods.
2se-FANcY TAFFETAs-2se.

Striped Chaes solid figures beautiful
coongs the proper weight early fall yard 39e
Gray Shadow Plaid Suings-We have complete assortment of
these goods; price yard Soc 75e Soo and SIPS
Wosted Suitngs CIayanee and Cheyiot effects,
variety coorings including Red Green Black and Brown ef
fecs at per yard sec
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

Perhaps it was a part of the
scheme. The administration knew
when it turned Cuba loose that the
little idiot did not have sense enough
to behave herself; and now we will
have to adopt her.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

Why is it that kerosene oil retails
for five cents a gallon less in Colo
RADIO than it does in Texas, when
Texas is one of the biggest oil pro-
ducers among the states?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13
5Oc-Dress Eabrics-5Oc

includes plain fancy weaves-Plaids Checks
Changeabes Solid Coorstho materials Scges Chey
IOis, Pauamas Herring Bones, Bastes AbaOss Bannes.
We have desirable shade including the Reds.
Browns Grays Greens splendid assortment Of fancy
including the Gray Shadow Pads In fact
this line is complete be had FOR the popular
price Of per yard SOC
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13
THE EXPANSION OF TEXAS.

Investments made in Texas in in.
dustrial corporate enterprises during
the last week aggregate more than
$1,6OO,OOO. Investments by, individ-
ualg and ordinary ships prob
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13
OLD HICKORY CHIPS.
CBy Our Wise MANI

(By Our Wise Man,
It takes other things besides Phil
adelphia piety to run a bank
Doubtless President Palma also
feels that If he gets out OF this he
will never run again.
O.
One day of additional experience
have convinced the children that all
schools are much alike.
o
1t seems that General Trepof has
finally decided to jumpoff, before the
terrorists knock his blockoff
BetwaAn.kajng. arresteG- csal
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

Chicago aldermen are going to play
baseball against team of Milwaukee
aldermen. If they like the game they
will be tempted to establish munich
pal ownership of baseball.
Uncle Joe Cannon affects to sneer
at Bryan because he never worked in
the mills or factories. But then
very few men who have reached the
or even the speakership,
have had any factory or mill ex-
perienee.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

PalestiaanEchants are out after
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

hitting suicide our poor bank wreck
ers are having very unpleasant
time
Ha! We have it. Let the question
of school readers be submitted to a
referendum Of the little ones them,
selves.
The demand. Mr. Cannon. is not
so much for a president who will look
like Lincoln as for one who will per-
form like him.
Maybe we shall have to lick the
British again before we can induce
them to accept President Roosevelts
kind Of spelling.
The review of the president by the
greater American navy was as much
as two circuses in one day would be
at oyster Bay.
Banker Stensland will not only |
have to face the music but it will be
of a quality to suggest that he will
do some lively dancing.
o
Wonder if Uncle Joe Cannon's
that no American would
decline a presidential nomination re-
fers to Theodore Roosevelt?
The late earthquakes it is said,
have shifted the underground oil
lakes. Is nature taking a hand in
the fight against the Standard Com
pany?
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

The demand. Mr.. Cannon, is not
so much for a president who will look
like Lincoln as for one who will per-
form like him.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

-. arreslea--a1-aaipl
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13
Who's Your Tailor?
To the Mothers.
New Fall Shoes.

New FAN Shoes.
line of Ladies' complete
styles exceptionally and pretty this include
a number shapes. They Patent and Plain
Vic and welt sOes All prices represented the
$3.50 $500 dessy Drewselbys
$3.50 $4OO $500 Inspect making your
purchase
a COUPLE OF SNAPS" FROM OUR MEMS FURNISHING
DEPARTMENT.
Mems Madras Shirts line striped patterns
embraces number odd makes the
lot worth less SIOO they go
Mems Felt Hats the popular Alpine Shapes only shades
Tan; worth Sl5O and $500 to close at 75o
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-09-13

Ha! We have it. Let the question
of school readers be submitted to
referendum Of the little ones them
selves.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
Human Bones in Barn.

A barn belonging to Dave Macey, in
Watertown addition to Walla Walla
was burned to the ground Sunday
night with the contents, including
horse, hay and farming implements
The coroner was called to examine
some bones which have the appearance
of baing those of human being. One
of the pieces found was identified by
a physician as vertebra from the
spinal column of man. Whether
they are the remains Of a tramp who
wandered into the barn to sleep and
set fire to the hay from his pipe. or
whether a body was placed there and
the barn fred to cover crime, is not
known. So far as can be ascertained
no one is missing. The flames had
gathered such headway when dis
covered by Nh. Macy that it was
impossible to save the horse or any of
the contents of the building.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
A VOTE IS REQUIRED
GENERAL CRAW-
FORD DECIDES QUESTION
Two Thirds Necessary to Order Re-
moval or EXCHANGE of School
House Sic.

Attorney General Crawford has rem
dered an official opinion to State Sup
eriutendent Ackerman, which will be
of considerable practical interest in
school districts everywhere in the
state, covering uncertain points in the
school laws regarding the power to
select new school sites and build school
houses in new. places, also as to vot-
ing qualification at school meetings.
The selection of the law upon which
the first question below is based, and
which refers to school district meet
ings, contains the following apparent
ly contradictory expressions:
"If majority of the voters present
at such meeting shall by vote select
school house site, or shall be in favor
of the purchase, exchange or sale of
the school house, as the case may be,
the board shall locate, purchase, ex-
change or sell such site, or erect, re-
move or sell such school house, as the
case may be, in accordance with such
vote; provided, that it shall require
vote of two-t thirds of the voters present
and voting at such meeting to order
the removal of the school house.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
ENDS WOES WITH PISTOL.
j. q. Haynes, Railroad Man Rt waits
burg, Kills Himself.

j. o. Haynes, Railroad Man at Waits
burg, Kills Himself.
J. o. Haynes, aged 81 years, agent
at the o. r. & N. station at Waits
burg, committed suicide Tuesday by
shooting himself through the right
temple with revolver. The deed was
committed in a tool house near the
station. 1t was brought on by trou-
BILE over financial obligations and
grief caused by the loss Of his baby
several weeks ago.
Haynes stepped from the station in
to the Toulouse, and moment later
his wife heard the shot from their
rooms, adjoining the station. She
ran out and found him lying dead on
the floor with the revolver clasped in
his right hand, and blood flowing
from wound in the right temple.
The affair created intense excitement
in Waitsburg, where Haynes was
popular with the young people. He
was member of the knights of Pyth-
las, United Workmen and Degree OF
Honor. He leaves wife and two
children. His brother works in a
ticket Office at Walla Walla, aud an
other brother is agent of the Northern
Pacific at Big Timber, Mont. Mr..
and Mrs. Haynes went TO Waitsbure
about one year ago from Hood River,
| Ore.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
WHO rs JONATHAN BoURNEs
He Is Introduced In An Original Way
by n Pendleton Paper.

He Is Introduced In An Original Way
by n Pendleton Paper.
If you haven't a letter from Jona-
than Bourne, ir., you are not in fash
ion. The East Oregonian says it has
received at least dozen inquiries as
to the identity of Jonathan Bourne,
jr., the man of many letters.
Modesty causes it to approach the
subject very much abashed. The
answer is too momentous for country
paper to handle with recklessness.
But here goes: First, Jonathan
Bourne, jr.. is said to be the richest
man in Oregon, and therefore he is
naturally considered eligible to the
United States senate.
Second, Jonathan Bourne, jr., wants
to be United States senator al d is
therefore making himself GOOD fell
low with the people, whose votes he
hopes to secure in the popular vote
for senator.
Third, be is afraid to trust to uncer-
tain legislatures for his election, and
hopes to induce the people to exact
pledges from the legislative tickets to
elect the peoples choice, and then
Jonathan hopes to be the peoples
choice.
While not publicly announced, his
platform is said to be this: "JON-
ATTAIN BOURNE, JR." IF any
thing the type should be larger than
this. But this size will do for pur-
poses of illustration
Politics is his only trade, besides
money making. He is now conduct
ing public bureau, just as diver
sion, because he loves society and
wants wide acquaintance, especially
just before the vote on candidates for
the United States senate.
10 be more minute, Jonathan
Bourne, jr., may be described as fol-
lows, for those who wish to locate
him:
He is bounded on the north by a
million dollar fortune, on the east by
a dash of Bohemianism, on the west
by spectacular politics, on the south
by burning thirst for Office, and is
canopied over by sky of soft suavity,
gentle speeches and blushing modesty.
In the interior, typhoons of selfis hness
rage and whirl. Mountains of Jona-
than Bourneism rise to splendid
heights and rivers of.private interests
flow from every quarter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
LICENSE is PROHIBITlvE.
WalIa walla Council Taxes Pool Rooms
$1,000 Per Month Each.


$1,000 Per Month Each.
The Walla Walla city council has
by unanimous vote directed blow at
the Idle Hour pool rooms, which if it
stands, will effectively put that or
any other such business venture COM
pletely out of commission.
It was delivered in the shape of a
very brief ordinance which repeals a
former ordinance licensing pool rooms
and raises the license fee to $1,000 per
month.
1t developed during the discussion
that the present license under which
the pool rooms are running will ex-
pire on February 1st, aud it was also
suggested that such license fee might
be considered so high that the rooms
would have to close.
The city attorney rendered verbal
opinion in which he stated that while
the city by its charter had right to
license, regulate and prohibit the
sale of intoxicating liquors, it had no
right to do otherwise than license and
regulate pool rooms. He thought that
the supreme court would not uphold
any ordinance that was proven to be
clearly prohibitive to any lawful bus
mess undertaking when the council
has not the power to prohibit.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
INSURANCE RATES REDUCED
Yakima's Advantage in Heavier Wa
ter Pressure.


ter Pressure.
The insurance companies doing bus
iness i'll North Yakima will grant a
lower rate at an early date, says the
Yakima Daily Republic.
The matter is now said to be before
some Of the head officials of the com
panies, but no time is set for the re-
duction to be made.
This move by the insurance compan-
les is made on account of the increas
ed water pressure that has been fur
rished the city by the Northwest
Light 81 Water company. The daily
pressure as is now registered in the
Office of the company, is so pounds the
square inch.
The amount of the reduction is not
yet known, but it is believed by some
of the insurance agents to be in the
neighborhood of 1875 per cent. Since
last spring there have been but few
fires in the city. This and the fur
ther fact of the organization Of a
better fire department has had good
effect.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
Southern Pacific Tracks Sink.

Again the bottom has dropped out
of the Southern Pacific company's
great pit of mud near Wapeto, on tho
west side line near Hillsboro. Trains
were delayed and force of men hus-
tied to the scene, where another i'm
mense fill was made, permitting the
resumption of traffic. The tracks sunk
about 12 feet and il became necessary
to take up the rails and build crib
and fill under them. This was but a
repetition of performance already
many times required at the outlay of
thousands of dollars. However, there
has never before been so deep drop
in the sinkhole.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
DEATH AND FUNERAL
OF MRS. WILLIS BUSH

After a lingering illness of nearly
two years, caused by consumption,
Mrs. Willis Bush died at her home in
this city Tuesday, at 3:15, p. M,
January 8, 1906, aged 35 years.
While death had been hourly ex-
pected for some time, the people
of this community in which the de-
ceasd had resided for SO long, seemed
unprepared for the shock and gloom
and sadness rested over all All that
possibly could be done during the
long period of illness was accomplish
ed by the devoted husband, daughter
and sisters, and indeed all relatives
and friends, but the grasp of the dis
ease could not be torn asunder. Long
ago the inevitable became-apparent.
With a noble, Christian spirit, she
bore her illness ,bravely and uncom-
plainingly, with no thought for her
own sufferings, Eut only of solicitude
for those about her. Although dread
ing to leave her loved ones, she ac-
cepted the inevitable with sweet re-
signation that was lesson to those
about her. She bade all goodby and
begged them not to grieve, even with
her last breath.
Mrs. Bush was lady Of estimable
qualities. Of merry, lovable dis
position, she won and held the esteem
of large circle of friends. The
funeral services took place in the
Christian church Wednesday after
noon, where The large auditorium was
packed as last token of the regard
in which she was held.
The funeral sermon was preached
by J. w. Jenkins. At the grave
Athena Circle No. 10, Women of
Woodcraft, of which Mrs. Bush was
an honored member, held their
beautiful burial rites. The floral
tributes were profuse and very beauti-
full.
Olive J. Dugger was born near Mil
ton, Umatilla county, Oregon, Jan
uary %, 1870. Her father was one
of Oregon's pioneers. Out of fami-
ly of eight, two sisters, Mrs. Rose
Mansfield, of Wallowa county, and
Mrs. Fanny Wright, of Walla Walla,
remain; also two half sisters, Miss
Minnie Naylor, and Mrs. Lonia Tracy,
She was married to Willis Bush,
November 30, 1886. To them were
born two children, Grace and Gladys.
Grace preceded her to the better
land. She united with the Christian
church Of Athena about two years
ago and remained a consistent mem
Der until her death.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
UMATILLA HORSES
co TO CALIF0RN IA

There is growing demand in Cal
ifornia for good horses. Two Umatilla
county men, E.. L. McBroom and H.
w Black, have returned from the
southern state after having disposed of
carload OF horses at prices that were
profitable.
They are in the market for more,
and expect to buy up another bunch
for the California trade, but as horses
are scarce in this county it is doubtful
that they will secure large shipment.
The steady demands made on this
section by the Sound market which
in turn furnishes horses to the exten-
sive lumber industry of the northwest,
taken in connection with railroad
building, has served to drain this part
of the country Of surplus stock. The
Wallowa and John Day horseraisers
are also short on suitable horses re-
quired by the markets.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
MALONEYIS CASHIER
ELECTED BY PENDLET0N saw
INGS BANK PEOPLE
Choice Made to Fill Vacancy Caused
by Resignation of Former Cash
ier J. a. Borie.

J. w. Maloney was chosen as cash
ier of the Pendleton Savings Bank at
a meeting of the stockholders and
directors of that institution which was
held Tuesday forenoon, says the East
Oregonian. The selection was made
to fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of j. A. Borie, which was for
mally rendered by the latter. The
reason for the resignation is that Mr..
Borie does not desire to return to Pen
dleton, and will devote his time to
looking after mining interests in Mex
leo, which are proving profitable.
Mr.. Maloney has been acting as
cashier since the departure of Mr..
Borie, and his selection for the posi-
tion insures his continuance in that
place. He is we'll and favorably
known as a result of his long residence
in the county and his services as
county recorder and assistant cashier
of the Savings Bank.
Two other promotions in the bank
also follow as result Of Mr.. Borie's L
resignation. Fred q. Schmeer was
elected assistant cashier and Roy w.
Ritner as teller. The latter position
has been held by Mr.. Ritner since Mr..
Borie left,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
No Liquor to Indians.

An ordinance considered of special
Importance has been passed by the
Pendleton city council, making it un-
lawful for any persons or persons to
sell, give or dispose of Intoxicating
liquor or spirits to Indians, half
breeds, or any other person having
more than half Indian blood. The
penalty for violation of this ordinance
is not less than IS or more than $50
fine or imprisonment in the city Jail
for not less than twenty days. The
ordinance was passed without opposi-
tion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
Show Large Increase. /.

County Clerk Frank Sailing has for
warded his annual report to the secre-
tary of state in which the expenses Of
Umatilla county for the past year are
given. The total expenses, excepting
for roads and highways and state
taxes, have been $67, 7,s54.S9. Last
year the same was but &46, ,493. 81 ,
while for 1904 the expenses were
s4S, ,251.739. Besides the total of $67,-
S54. 80, the county paid out for roads
and highways $32, 2,O63.64 state tax
$50, ,225 and state school fund $38, 200.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
New School Near Wallula.

A new school district has been form
ed in Umatilla county near Wallula,
taken from the north part of district
No. 105, which was too large and
unwieldy for one set Of directors to
handle. The new district will be
kown as No. 88. BY the division the
old district loses much railroad prop
erty now in the new district. Officers
for the new district will be elected at
special election to be held in the
near future.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
Japer Jennings Guilty.

In the district corut at Grants
Pass, the jury has found Jasper
jennings guilty of the murder of his
father. Jennings the elder was killed
at his home in Josephine county last
fall. Dora Jennings, daughter,
will be tried as an accomplice in the
murdar
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
Realty Transfers.

Callie L. and g. w. Simpson to
M. A. Bryson, property in Weston
consideration 300.
G. R. Lisle and wife to M. Fl. Gillet,
property in Echo; consideration 81, 800.
Joel Halstead and wife, to Henry
Miller, property in Echo; consider
alton $3.50.
Henry R. McBroom and wife to d.
P. Hicks, $40 acres in section south,
range 80; consideration So. 900.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
For Sale.

The desirable piece of real estate
on Main street known as the Garden
property is now offered for sale. For
price, apply to Charles Norris, Ath-
ena, Oregon. If
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-01-19
PYthians Buy New Site.

Walla Walla Knights of Pythias
who recently sold their block in which
the Idle Hour and Pacific lodging
house are located, have just closed a
deal for the lot adjoining the new
masonic temple on the west 80 by
100 feet, for a consideration of $4,000.
This is located on East Alder street in
beautiful part of the city. The
lodge expects to erect a building
with lodge rooms on the upper floor
some time.in the near future. The
site was purchased from DR.. H. r.
KeYlor.