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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-09
THE EXPRESS ExToRTIoN.
East Oregonian.

Edbl OIcBOuAhus
No wonder it costs 80 to send little
bundle couple of hundred miles by
express. No wonder it is often worth
more than the article itself to send a
package Of merchandise from Pendle-
ton to patron of Pendleton few
miles away.
The story.is easilystold. 1t requires
no sleuth to ferret out the reason for
these exorbitant charges. The report
of the Northern Pacific Express COM
pany to the state commission of Wash
ington gives some inside facts on the
express extortion.
The report Just filed shows that with
an invested capital Of less than $685.
900 in the state of Washington the
company enjoyed an income amount
ing to more than $3.50, 900, in the past
year. On total capitalization OF
$345, 900, the gross earnings of the
company were more than 1000, ,00C
for the year.
Rich little graft, this. Sena tors,
congressman, judges, public officials
of all sorts, calibeIs and kinds are
stockholders in this munificent divi
dend maker. But the farmer, the
business men. the little fellow who
ships stuff by express pays the bill.
Ism t it time to have little regula-
tiou or government ownership or some
thing to check the graft?
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-09
STEADY, SISTERS!
Pendleton Tribune.

I6uul5tOu lTlUuu6s
The "ruction" which has arisen in
the ranks of the Equal Suffrage associ-
alton in Oregon over the selection of
its president for the next year is pain
full to those of us who thought our
ambitious sisters were working in
harmony for the good of the cause and
cared nothing for the mere bauble of
personal distinction. But we were
not "up'' on the situation.
The election of Mrs. Abigail Scott
Duniway to the presidency of the as
sociation has aroused bitter feeling
in the bosom of the softer sex and
blood is in the eyes of the belligerent
sisters. Harmony is on forced vaca-
tion and open hostilities have been de-
clared with no seeming possibility Of
calling In the bearer of the flag of
true-it indeed there is such bearer or
flag.
The w. 9. 7. U. sisters are hors de
combat toward Mrs. Duniway and the
latter's friends are up in arms, so to
speak. Just why our mothers, wives,
daughters and sweethearts, ITO use
common expression which is familiar
ly employed by the woman suffrage
peakers-should divide when unison
of action is absolutely essential in a
struggle against the wiles of the de-
signing male sex, is beyond the power
of satisfactory explanation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-09

A large number of people viewed
the work of the government expert
mental road near Pendleton Tuesday.
Without exception, the new method
of road construction as demonstrated
by the government constructors elicit
cd appreciation. Among the visitors
was G. a. Barrett of this city, who
has had a great deal of experience iu
road making of like nature to that
which the government is completing
at Peudleton. Mr.. Barrett comes for
ward with the proposition of building
this character of roadway over the in-
tervening distance between Athena
and Pendleton, and cites as an induce
ment for its construction the fact that
the material for making the rcad
lies alongside the roadway, with ex-
oeption of few points, aud then tho
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-09

Rural free delivery carriers are to
receive more pay, according to the
plans of Postmaster General Cortel-
you who will recommend to congress
an appropriation for that purpose.
Estimates recently submitted to the
secretary of the treasury for the postal
service for the coming fiscal year, iu-
cluded au increase of $1,475,000 for
the rural delivery service but some
how the amount for an increase in the
salaries of carriers was overlooked.
There are now in the rural delivery
service &c. .437 carriers aud of these
more than 81, 200 are serving routes
from twenty-five to thirty miles long.
The time required to complete trips,
the cost of horse hire aud the varying
cost of horse feed makes plain to the
department that the men are entitled
to more money.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-09
A Year of Blood

The year 1908 will long be remem-
bered in the home of II. N. Tacket,
of Alliance, KY, as year of blood
which flowed so copiously from Mr..
Jackets lungs that death seemed very
near. He writes: 'Severe bleeding
from the lungs and frightful cough
had brought me at deaths door, when
l began taking DR.. Kings New Dis
oovery for Consumption, with the
astonishing result that after taking
four bottles was completely restored
aud as time has proven permanently
cured" Guaranteed for sore lungs.
coughs and colds at tho Palace drug
store. Price so and trial bottle free.
Et""atr Tnrr 3inwels TTith CascareuB.
CanUS t'athaftic, cnre constipation forever.
sR' 9ir II g. q. q fail. druggists refund money
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-09

Considerable progress has been made
by treasury department officials in
their undertaking to provide greater
abundance of clean paper money, es-
pecially of the small denominations.
There is no longer any doubt that the
public health has long been in
jeopardy by the old and filthy money
which is permitted to circulate until
it hangs in shreds before being re-
deemed by the treasury, but up to the
present time congress has not provided
a sufficient appropriation to remedy
this trouble. The matter received some
consideration in the house committee
on banking and currency during the
first half of the present session aud
treasury officials have since been push.
ing the matter with such relentless
zeal that from what they know now,
their efforts will be crowned with
success early during the coming ses-
sion and as result, new, crisp paper
money will be obtainable at any and
all banks whenever demanded. 1t
is considered remarkable that Uncle
Sam should permit his currency to be
a source of infectious diseases, es-
pecially when he knows that the profit
he derives from the issue of currency
is ample for the small expense in pro
ducing it.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-09

If there is no Piano in the house,
one should be purchased or at least
hired. And it should be one of the
BEST PIANOS
shown i'll our rooms. These instru-
ments are the perfection of mechan-
ical workmanship and are unexcelled
sor sweetness and richness of tone.
STANLEY PIANO HOUSE,
Main Street, Walla Walla, Wash
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
DRAMATIC STORY OF
WOMAN'S REVENGE
Dashes Vitriol in the Face Of Me-
Who Refused to Marry Her.

LONDON, Dec, s1.--All the elements
of a sensational melodrama were con-
tanned in the story told at the Guild
hall during the examination OF Emile
Foucault. a Frenchvoman, who was
charged with throwing vitriol on NJ.
Andre Delombre. a young Frenchman.
The alleged assault occurred on Octo-
Der IS at Tranter's Hotel. Bridgewater
street, T.. c. NJ. Delombre appeared in
court with his head bandaged, and It
was said that one Of his eyes was en-
tirely destroyed. Mr.. Frampton. who
appeared TO prosecute, said that NJ.
Delombre was very highly connected in
Paris, and in 1898 he was a student at
an agricultural college in France. He
was then IL years old. In that year
he became acquainted with the wo-
man, who was the daughter of a small
tradesman. and an intimacy sprang up
between them. The woman married a
man named Foucault in 1899. but in
spite of this the intimacy continued.
The husband died within two years.
and in 1908 the woman married again.
but she soon divorced her second hus-
bant.
The young mans parents learned Of
his ENHANCEMENT. and urged him TO
break off his relations with the woman.
He tried to do so, but she threatened.
IN he ceased 10 visit her, 10 shoot not
only him. but his father and brother.
In order TO avoid her he decided TO con
tinue his studies in England. and in
October last he came here. The wo-
man followed him. however. and sought
him out. She insisted on his taking
her 10 a place where they could talk
in private. saying that she had an inn
portant communication TO make 10
him. They went TO Tranter's Hotel.
and ne engaged n room. The woman
ordered coffee. and while they were
drinking Il she said:
"What I have to say Is this: Either
you shall marry me or you shall Kill
yourself. II you are not a coward. or
else shall kill YOU"
AS he turned to leave the room the
woman picked up a cup into which she
had poured something. and threw the
contents in his face He screamed
with pain. and tried 10 escape from the
room. but found the door locked. Fin
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
KEPT THE SECRET
EIGHT MONTHS
Lock Haven Student at PhiIa-
deIphia Institution Met Belle
and We're Welded Here

LOCK HAVEN. Pa, Dec. 3f.-cards
have been received In this city from
Mr.. and Mrs. william Harry Hall, OF
Cincinnati. O., announcing the mar
rlage Of their daughter. Sara Jewell
Hall, TO Norris Hepburn. son Of Mrs.
T.. c. Hilton, OF this city. The cere-
mony was performed in the Old
Swedes Church. Wilmington. Del. on
Friday. April 6. 1906, by the Rev.
Henry Olmstead.
The groom, who has scarcely reach
ed his majority. is n student at the
College OF Pharmacy, and
met Miss Hall early last spring at a
special function I'm that city. Il SEEM
ed TO be a case Of love at FIRST sight.
for after a brief but persistent court
ship they decided TO become man and
wife.
The secret OF the wedding, which has
just been announced. was kept from
the relatives and friends Of the young
bridegroom IN this city, who were sur
prised TO learn to-day that he had been
a benedict FOR nearly nine months. The
bride Is the daughter OF William H.
Hall. president Of the Han safe g.
Lock Company. After tho graduation
Of Mr.. Hilton the couple viii make
their home IN this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
FELL IN LOVE
AT SICK BED
diSS Steiner, Trained Nurse,
Wed E. c. ". BOWeTSOck
Here

The elimination of an interesting ro-
nance took place in this city on We'd
ncsday when Miss CHARLOTTE West steiner.
OF San Antonio. Texas. was married to
b. calvin williams BowersoclS, OF balu-
more. The ceremony was performed at
the rectory Of ST. Pauls Catholic Church,
by the Rev. Father Higgins.
Miss steiner. who is a trained nurse,
was called early In the fall to attend the
erooms father who was IN. Calvin
Bowcrsock, who was south az the time,
was notified OF his fathers condition and
hurried home. IL was then that he met
Miss Steiner. and II was a case Of love at
first SIGHT
Mr. Bowersock rcma ned home with bis
father until the latter improved SUM-
cicntly for him 20 return South 70 his
business Upon his return home Tor the
Christmas holidays Calvin Bowersock and
Miss Steiner renewed their courtsnip and
decided 20 marry. After having pro-
cured the necessary papers from a Balti-
more priest they pleaded a dinner en-
eagement TO rthat evening. went 10 Union
Station and boarded train for wiz
mlngton. Their original plan was 10 keep
It secret until the elder Mr.. Bowersock
had recovered sufficiently 20 dispense
with the nurses services. But after their
return to Baltimore they deemed 1t adj
vlsahie TO inform the elder Mr.. Bower
sock and other members OF the family OF
their eiopement. IL was a great surprise
to an. but as there was no objection to
the marriage they received the parental
blessing and a hearty welcome 20 the
homestead.
The bride Is an attractivce girl OF the
Gibson type. She has chestnut brown hair.
brown eyes and fair complexion She is
the eldest daughter OF the late Frederick,
r. Steiner. Who was engaged for many
years IN Baltimore In the shoe business
on her mothers side she Is related 20 the
Vests and Stmrts, OF Scotland.
Mr.. BowersociS Is the son Of Austin
BowersoclS. Of Park Heights avenue, Ills
mother before her marriage WIS a Mis-.
Curtis a descendant Of the old Maryland
Curtis family.
Both the bride and groom have man,
friends IN Baltimore. They are stoppinl
temporarily at 500 West Ianvale street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
SQUARE DEAL
FOR ALL COUNTIES

DOVER. Dec. S1.-To-day's conference
Of Republican Legislators in Dover will,
it is claimed by Republican leaders OF
both the Alice and anti-Allee wing, have
TO significance on the seoatorship.
Tho conference. they a, 'ert. Is called for
the purpose Of avoiding the organization
troubles Of past years between the Re-
publicans OF the First and Second district
and those Of the Third and Fourth dis
tricts. hitherto designated as Regular and
Union Republican Assemblymen
The Republican party IN Delaware IS
like a kid doll baby. they claim. which
has been sent to the repair shop for a
new head. The heart is the same the
arms and legs are the same old things
and the body is precisely the same, but
it has q now head.
For this reason IL is understood that the
twenty-three assemblymen Of Kent and
Sussex, constituting a larger delegation
than those from wilmington and New
Castle. who only number thirteen. will
hold a preparatory conference and pre-
serve tho independence Of the two lower
counties. but propose an equitable distri-
button OF offices, giving New Castle and
Wilmington first choice Of the offices. that
% president pro-tempore Of the Senate.
who becomes third in line FOR governor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
REGISTRATION
EVERY TEN YEARS
Constitutional Amendment to
This Effect is Now
Sought For
speeIaI DO The EvenIng Journal.

DOVER, Dec. 3f.-Tho report OF the
State treasurer 10 be presented to the
new legislative committee 70 settle
with that nd other officials. win show
that the State Of Delaware has just
finished paying the registration officers
of the state who conducted the recent
registration OF electors. and that It cost
the State. for their pay alone. S12.1S5.
The payments were made thus to
each OF the four constitutional districts
of the State. First Wilmington.
S6.715; Second (rural New Castle), So
$40; Third CKenD, $1,645; Fourth
sussex. s1.4s5.
These payments remind tho state Of
.hciais Of puzzllng situation they are
about TO confront.
The last Legislature passed. and this
Legislature may repass and thereby
make valid and Of full effect bill pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton abolishing the 81 registration fee
Heretofore this fee has brought into
the public treasures more than enough
money 10 pay all these salaries and ex-
penses attending thereto. 1t was prob
ably the intention OF the proposors Of
the constitutional amendment 70 pro-
vide for a permanent registration. or a
registration 10 be made new every ten
years and corrected every two years
before the resident judge. but. IN look
ing over the Constitution II is found
that by section 4 there must be a full
biennial" registration, and unless the
Constitution is further amended, the
state viii be at still further expense
and will still have TO pay out the S13.
600, with nothing coming in to show
for the distribution.
In consequence Of this situation. It is
proposed 10 present another bill, pro-
posing a further amendment to the
Constitution. by striking out section 4.
as Il stands and substituting a provis-
ion that the Legislature shall pass laws
providing for a recennial instead OF a
biennial registration, outlining steps
for the correction OF the lists by the
coming Of age voters and new resi-
dents.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
Miss Kelly Gives Party

Mrs. Annie Kelley, Of No. 9O5 Elm
street. gave a party at her home on
thursday evening
hose present were the Misses Sallie
Gibbons, Rose Gilkey, Reba Kelley.
Lizzie Kelley, Annie Bierman. Maggie
Leahy, Marion Harkins Lizzie Dun
can. Margaret Kelley. Mamie Collins.
the latter Of Portsmouth, Va. and the
Messrs. Charles Hanngan, Thomas
Moran, Leon Murphy John Meaney.
Hugh OHara, John Leahy. Arthur
Jennings. Thomas Connolly. Thomas
McGranary and William O'Connell.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
NO SHORTAGE
FOUR YEARS AGO

Four years ago. instead Of COM
plants of car shortage, the Pon1syl-
vsnia railroad was suffering from an
extraordinary freight congestion. The
enormous expenses which have been
incurred since that time for improve
ment in yards. terminals, and low
grade lines. are now bearing fruit in
the ability the company enjoys TO move
its present Unprecedented freight ton
mage, with the utmost freedom.
The Pitcairn Yard has made pos
sibie through classification at Pitts
burg. and the Brilliant Cut-on makes
it possible for through cars to go
around Pittsburg and not take up the
terminal. The Hollidaysburg yard
separates merchandise from mineral
freight and places them in separate
trains. The Enola yard makes it pos
sible to keep Harrisburg clear. The
completion Of the low grade freight
line from Glen Loeb 10 Atglen relieves
the main line Of a large amount Of
heavy freight
Figures Which Talk.
The enormous proportions Of the
movement now progressing may be
seen from the figures as to cars passing
Lewistown Junction. The movement
there in October, 1sO2-at the height
OF the famous block" Of that year
was 170,5SO. In the month OF October
1906, with fairly normal conditions
prevailing 179,s49 cars were moved
past that point without difficulty OF
delay.
Il VIII be observed that this increase
of cars moved means a very much
greater proportionate gain in tons
moved. On December Q of this year
the cars passing Lewistown Junction
numbered 7s42, while the daily aver
age for the first nine days Of December
was 6216.
Daily Distance Increased.
Not only is the number Of cars and
their capacity increased; not only is Z
large number Of cars in actual motion
but the daily distance Travelled by eacl
car has been materially increased. Foi
September, 1905, the average wal
25.11O, for September, 1906, 1856. Fo
October, 1905, it was 25,O37, and 70
october, 1906. it was 27.19. The tota
lear mileage in September. 1905, wal
l106. 21S,556; in October the number wa
l112,S301Q5.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
Delaware city


DELAWARE CITY, Dec. s1.-Chas.
Hicken. of Philadelphia, has been
pending some time with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton. OF
Philadelphia, have been spending a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Penning-
ION.
Miss Isabella Reybold, who is at
ending the Washington Seminary.
Washington, d. c., is spending the hol-
days at her home here.
Mrs. Addie Richards, Miss Mollie
richards and Sherman Richards, of
philadelphia. are visiting relatives In
town
Norman cleaver has returned to
Philadelphia.
William Van Helxle has been visit
ing In town.
r. A. Peacock visited in wilmington
last week
Miss Lulu litter is visiting her par
cnts at Clifton Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. Jones and Miss
Dmma Jones have been visiting in
Florence. N. ].
Miss Annie Hunter and Miss May
Dverngam are visiting at Wye Mills,
Nd
The vannuals Christmas, treat for the
EundaHssoho5B- chiidrenswasf'helDnfn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
CLOSED SUCCESSFUL WEEK
HimmeIein's Ideals Drew Good Houses
At Each Performance.

Himmeleins Ideals closed a success
full weeks engagement at the Opera
House on Saturday night, the company
being by far the best repertoire COM
pany which has been in Wilmington for
some years.
With the exception OF Christmas Eve.
when most persons We're preparing for
"Old Kriss." the Opera House was well
filled at each performance by audi
ences which thoroughly appreciated
the work Of the players. In the cast
were such well-known people as Miss
Beatrice Earle. Miss Rene Darcy,
Miss Shirley Nelson. Messrs. II. T..
.Connell, willard Dashiell. Louis Lyt-
ton, w. II. Roberts. II. Belmar.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31

That is why we say to every person
suffering from piles or any form Of rec
tai disease, send us your name and we
will gladly send you a free trial pack
age. For we know what the result will
be. After using the trial you viii hurry
to your nearest druggist and get a scot
box of Pyramid Pile Cure. now admit
ted by thousands to be one Of the most
wonderful reliefs and cures for Piles
ever known.
please excuse my delay in writing
TO you sooner in regard to what your
Pyramid Pile Cure has done for me.
I consider it one of the finest medicines
in the world for piles. l suffered un-
told misery for four mHnths when my
wife begged me to SEM for a SOC box
When it was half gone 1 knew was
better and IL didn't take any begging
to get me to send for a second box.
think I am about well now but II I
feel any symptoms of a return I will
order at once I order it from the
Pyramid Drug Co. to be sure of the
cure. Tell all about this fine remedy
for piles.
'And if there is anything in this
letter you want to use do so. I re-
ceived your letter a few days ago.
Yours for a remedy like Pyramid Pile
Guide. J. J. McElwee.
Honey Grove, Tex. r. r. Q. Box 20.
'P. s. I only used two boxes and
don't think ! need any more. Piles Of
seven months standing"
To get a free trial package send to-
day TO the Pyramid Drug Co. 81 Pyr-
amid Building. Marshall. Michigan. II
will come by return mail and the re-
suits willlboth delight and astonish you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31

the Episcopal and Presbyterian
churches on Thursday evening"
A dance was given in Assembly Hall
on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Steelman, Of
Wilmington, have returned home from
a visit here.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Lincoln. OF
Fort Howard, Nd are visiting in
town.
Eugene Householder, Of West Point,
N. Y, spent part Of last week here.
Miss Ella Bartlett is visiting rela-
tives in Boston, Mass.
Miss Alice Vail was in town this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gladfelter and
Miss Annie Roberts. OF Philadelphia,
spent Christmas day with their par
ents here.
Miss Lucy Jackson is visiting her
sister at London Grove, Pa.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
Piles
Cured Quickly and Painlessly-No
Risk, No Danger.

A Free Trial Package to Convince Sent
BY Mail to All Who Write.
Common sense is just as necessary
(even more so) in medicine as in busi-
ness or the affairs OF. every day life.
People are getting to know more than
they used to. Not so long ago, it was
the fashion to make all sorts of claims
for medicine, and wind up by asking
the reader to go TO a drug store and
buy a bottle. People won't stand for
that kind of thing now. They want
proof-tangible proof. They want to
try the .emedy first and if they find il
ito be what is claimed they will be
glad enough to go and buy it,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
BUSHLINE

Freieht received for an points. given
personal attention, and forwarded
routes.
Boats leave both wilmington and
fhiladelphia at coo p. m. daily. Sunday
sued
GEORGE W. BUSH & SONS Co,
Pier 2. South Wharves Philadelphia
French Street Wharf. wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
Choir Members Entertained

On Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs p.
p Freeman entertained the members
Of St Paul's r. C3choir at their homo.
No. r1210 West Fourth street, in honor
of their guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
E. Marshall, Of Alameda. California.
A luncheon was served.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
Clothes Ruined By Ere.

While promenading Market street on
Saturday night Harry Morris coat
caught fire from the spark Of a cigar
cite and before he realized his danger
his coat was ruined. Health Officer
Harry Lang extinguished the flames at
great risk of being burned.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
suffsrlna With RIood POISON.

A. r. Spaid, superintendent Of the
county public schools, is recovering
from an attack Of blood poisoning.
brought on by pricking with a needle
an ingrowing hair on the index finger
or his right hand. For a time the
wound was -very painful
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-31
Mr.. nashieI Recovering.

The Rev. f. II. Dashien pastor OF
North East Methodist Episcopa!
Church. who has been critically an for
two weeks with typhoid fever. is
somewhat improved. but is not yet out
Of danger