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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16
Had a Close CAL

"a dangerous surgical operation,
involving the removing of malign-
ant ulcer as large as my hand from
my daughters hip, was prevented by
the application of Bueklen's Arnica
Salye, says A. 9. Stickel, of Mile
tns, w. Va. Persistent use of the
salve completely cured it. (" Cures
cuts, burns and injuries. 25c at Nc
Brida's.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16
Offers Sites to Uncle sam.

Residents of Moscow, Idaho are
earnestly discussing the probable To-
cation of the 100000 federal build
ing. The agitation is due to the visit
of John Parsons Of Washington, d. O..
to select the site for the Moscow and
Lewiston buildings In Moscow the
cost OF the ground is to be taken from
the 100000 appropriation, the build
ing to cost the remainder, while in
Lewiston the government restricts the
purchase price of the lots to $40, 900.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16
New Bank President.

At regular monthly meeting of
the board Of directors OF the Pendle.
ton Savings kank held on Nov. 15,
1906, Mr.. Monte B. Gwinn was elect
ed a director of said institution. This
action was taken in pursuance OF ar
rangemeuts made some months ago.
Mr.. Gwinn was also elected president
Of the bank in place Of w. J. Furnish,
resigned.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16

All over the civilized world there 10
strong demand for brains that are
little above the average In quantity
for purposes Of dissection Scientists
have for the most part nothing better
to dissect than the brains OF paupers
and lunatIcs, These, however, leaya
much to be desired. and 1t Is to the in
terest of the human family that the
brains Of cultured and learned people
should be placed at their disposal. Al
certain number Of such bruins arc
Forthcoming. III the great majority OF
cases they are beaEeathed by their re-
spectiye owners. Sc q York Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16
Death 81 me. Ritner.

Mrs. Sarah Fl. Ritner. one of the
best known pioneers In pendleton,
died at her home there Wednesday at
l1:l5, after an illness of less than
three days. Pneumonia was the cause
of death.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16

The East Oregonian will Issue d
special illustrated edition on Of about
Thanksgiving. The special unnaber
will contain vaiuable information I'd.
latiye to the resources uf usnatilia
county.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16
! settIe up.

Those knowing themselves to be I'll.
debted to VIM. Mcbride. The druggist.
are expected 70 eall aud settle by oil.
tober Is. Otherwise cost of aoIleel
ton may 90 added.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1906-11-16

Loas--A ladies brown fur With
Chenille fringe. E'inder wiz please
leave it at the PreaS Office. Reward.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
AMERICAN WOMEN NOT SMOKERS.

Dr. Elizabeth Sloan Chester of London declares
that the evil practice of cigarette smoking among
women is on the increase in England, and the
subject has been taken up and widely discussed
by the women's clubs of America The verdict
of the club ladies is that the women of the United
States are not confirmed smokers and that the
habit has gradually died out here rather than
grown
DR.. Chester's statements are at variance with
those of eminent London physicians. English sta
tistcs purport to show that the cigarette habit is
On the steady decline, particularly among mem
bers Of the gentler sex. DIR. Chester says that
smoking has become fad among English women
and even in the best of society it is tolerated.
However" she adds, "a natural feminine fastidi-
BUSINESS makes dislike the association of
taste, odor and stained finger tips
American women of refinement never did
take to the smoking fad There has been
more or less of cigarette smoking among
them in spirit of fun, but the club wo-
men say that the novelty is all over and
that our women have not followed the example
of their European cousins has been SO fire.
quently declared in the pages of the fantastic Sun
day shock-purveyors
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
BETTER RELIEF METHODS.

DR.. Devine states that after July 81 the bread
line, soup-litchen method of administering relief
will be dispensed with and methods better calcu-
lated to preserve the selrespect of those receiving
help substituted. For the better handling OF the
refugees the aged and others who show indications
of becoming permanent charges to be sepa-
rated from those who able and willing to help
themselves Those who genuinely desirous of
again entering the ranks of the independent and the
self-supporting will be assisted to that end
Such policy, if intelligently carried out cannot
but produce good results. The relief provided for
San Francisco was not intended to be used in Civ
ing the victims of the fire indefinitely extended
easy time. It intended to tide them a
decidedly hard time, to enable them to make the
period of their dependence short possible. The
destitute were and expected to exert them
selves to bring the period of their dependency to
an end.
No hardship need be wrought by policy that
will get the competent OF the refugees back into
productive occupations once more There is de
mand for labor in all branches of industry, and the
best efforts OF the relief commission from now on
will be to connect their charges with jobs.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
PUNISH THE DISHONEST.

The serious charge is brought against certain
insurance policyholders that they have made false
statements of their losses 1t is alleged that be-
tween I5o and 200 individuals are involved, and
that they have succeeded in defrauding under
writers of about 100000. 1t is also claimed that
the insurance companies have had detectives at
work and are prepared to give and place and
circumstance to the inquisitors. 1t is most de-
voutly to be hoped that they If evidence war
ranting indictments be presented, there should be
no unnecessary delay in getting over the prelimi-
naries between the commission of the fraud and
the stripes.
One bad apple in the box spoils the lot; the dis
covery of few crooked policy-holders throws
enough suspicion upon statements of loss to give
the deay-hunting insurance adjusters color of ex-
cuse for further extending the day of settlement,
because of the alleged necessity of closer inspec-
ton of claims. Those who have been engaged in
defrauding the insurance companies have not only
been stealing, but they have injured thousands Of
honest claimants who ask only what is justly due
By their course they have done all within their
little dishonest power to handicap the work of re-
storing San Francisco
1t makes no difference who may be discovered
parties to the fraud rich poor, high or low
there should be delaying of the day that they
shall join in the lock-step at San Quentin or at
Folsom.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
KEEP THE DISREPUTABLES AWAY.

Rev. Terence Caraher who has devoted much
OF his life to the welfare of the people of North
Beach, protests against the re-establishment of
what was known as the Barbary Coast. AS pastor
OF St Francis Church, at Stockton street and
Montgomery avenue, Father Caraher had ample
opportunity to observe the evils of the objection
able district and he did all he could to counteract
them. For years he protested against the unlaw-
ful conduct OF certain saloon men and keepers of
low places and he accomplished much
Now, the report is that the owners of property
in the Barbary Coast district are about to rebuild
on their property under the old leases The fire
destroyed many of these resorts and it was hoped
that move would ever be made to rebuild them.
Many home-seekers have declared their intention
OF settling in the Telegraph Hill and Montgom-
e-y-avenue districts and it is their desire that the
neighborhood, which is one of the city's choicest
locations for homes, shall be maintained as an
orderly, home-loving community.
No licenses to sell liquor in this district should
be issued unless the saloon man understands fully
that he must conform to all the regulations that
make for law and order The number of saloon
licenses should be materially reduced and the
strctest rules enforced to the conduct of public
houses Father Caraher is right in bringing to the
attention of the authorities the fact that the desir
able Telegraph Hill district is again threatened
with an invasion of disreputables
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
MAKING GOOD USE OF THE DEBRIS.

Arrangements are being made to use 6,oooooo
cubic yards of debris in retaining low land in the
Potrero district. This will only remove from the
city an enormous amount of waste matter, the
disposition of which is serious consideration, but
provide for the filling of lands, the reclamation of
which will add largely to the development of an
important part of the city.
It would be we'll to take advantage of all similar
opportunities to turn the debris to advantage On
Market street. from Second street the ferries for
example large amount of filling must be done
to bring the street up to the required grade. Plans
for this work, completed before the fre-placed the
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
WANTED: A PROMPT DECISION.

Two wealthy estates have determined to build
class instead OF class A structures on their prop
critics unless the ordinance limiting the height OF
buildings to one and half times the width OF
the street be revoked. Another property owner has
declared that he will 90 ahead with his building in
defiance OF the ordinance, having been assured by
legal authority that the height-limit clause is un
constitutional.
This uncertain state of affairs is likely TO work
a serious injury to the city and something needs
to be done to bring about repeal of the offend
ing clause or to determine by competent witnesses
that the law is necessary The Mayor is accused
of having forced the measure through the Board
OF Supervisors in order to enable him to carry out
his pet plan of widening Montgomery street
There are many reasons why the Mayors plea
for wider streets should be Needed but if the price
OF wide streets is low buildings it is too heavy.
The owners OF downtown properties say that,
wide streets or narrow, unless the height restric
ions are removed they will confne their plans for
new business blocks to four and six story struc-
lures One wealthy owner has said that his
61earv-street lot he will build either class four
teen-story building or a class B brick structure,
which shall remain until Board of Supervisors is
elected that will give the progressive citizen oppor
tuntv to do as he likes on his own land. Another
owner is preparing plans for a two-story building
as a substitute for twelve-story class structure
and will make the change unless the Objectionable
ordinance is withdrawn.
Mayor Schnitz has announced that he is willing
t. listen TO reasonable arguments on this sub
iect. Presumably, the Mayor has not fully decided
whether or not he will stand for the law He is
open to conviction, according to his own words.
II men OF money and influence who favor removal
OF the restrictions the height of buildings will
put their case before the Supervisors and explain
that they will not be coerced simply because OF the
executive desire to widen certain Streets salts
factory compromise may be reached. The Mayor
and the Supervisors cannot afford to go against
public opinion in this matter.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
VICE AND RICHES

Wealth has not yet made the Amer
leans vicious. but it certainly has made
some of them extremely foolish, and
many of them vulgar Throughout
the country, from ocean to ocean, there
are numerous centers of sudden wealth.
Not even in New York is there so large
a proportion of multi illionaires as In
the city of Pittsburg, where the great
coal and iron industries have enabled
poor boys to win enormous fortunes
efore they have reached the prime of
life. The copper mines of the North
west have raised men from obscurity
to positions of POLITICAL and financial
eminence in bewilderingly brief time
Miner al development In other parts of
the country has wrought equally rad
ical changes in the lives of other for
tunate prospectors, investors or spec
ulators. Even the sleepy South has
awakened from her pleasant lethargy,
and a new South, that cares not for the
ole traditions, but yaunts itself upon
It's industrial activity and the dollars
in It's banks, has arisen. Everywhere
money has come easily, and In conse-
ouence all the standards of life have
been altered. Prophets who raise their
voices in warning are held in derision.
Get riches is the prevailing principle
of America, and, having got them, to
spend them is the equally prevalent
American practice. We are enjoying
the fat years and do not believe that
lean ones can come. Even If they are
to follow, there is the more reason for
making merry while there is opportu-
nifty. No one objects to hearing for
eignel talk about the simple life"-it
is a pleasing diversion, but not one re-
verts to it any more than he would to
the coach of his great-grandfather in
place of the utomobile.-From Ma
tive Correspondent in the London Tele-
graph,
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
COLLINS AND HIS cUSToDIANs.

Sheriff O'Neil replies to The Calls editorial en-
titled Too Much Collins" in open. letter to this
paper, in which he AYERS that Collins was never
permitted to roam the streets of the city, to out
ward appearance at will, without an order of court
The Call conceded that Collins should be given
legitimate opportunity to make defense but it
could not, and cannot yet, understand why Collins
should be treated with such Difference by the dep
uties of the Sherif's Office To be sure, the 'order
OF the court" is necessary to secure the temporary
freedom of prisoner, but there is no reason why
the prisoner should be treated as if he were a
special guest of the city instead of a man under
indictment for felony.
The conduct of the Sherif's office would make
better appearance if prisoners who as in the case
of Collins, are framing their own defense were
compelled to attend to their affairs speedily,
reasonably and without obnoxious effrontery If
the Sheriff be not responsible for Collins undue
liberties, then some one in his Office is
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
WHICH DID SHE pREFERs

When she entered the car it was easy
to see that she was very angry. Her
chin was high in the air and her lips
were set in a rigid line. The car was
crowded and every seat was occupied
so she pushed her way up front with
a determination that gave further evil
dence of her vexation.
She reached the front end of the car
just as a tall, good looking man rose,
and, lifting his hat, asked in pleas
ant voice: Won't you have this seat?
mo, / won't she snapped. The
young man was surprised, but sat down
again without speaking.
For about five minutes she rode
along, hanging on to the straps. Then
the car gave sudden jolt and she was
thrown unceremoniously into the young
mans lap. She blushed vivid red,
and struggling to rise was almost on
her feet when another lurch threw her
back again.
Madam" he said quietly, in the
same good humored tone, "if you prefer
this seat to the one / offered before,
you are quite welcome to it."-Balti-
more Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
THE SMART SET

One of the most interesting we'd
dings of the summer will be that of
Miss Gertrude Jones and Webb Bal
lard, which is to be celebrated this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Clinton Jones, on Buchanan street, be-
tween Broadway and Pacific avenue
The Rev. Father McQuaide will be the
officiating priest. Miss Jones will have
her sister, Miss Helen Jones, as maid
of honor, and Miss Bessie Bates will
be the bridesmaid Austin Sperry
viii be the best man and Paul Jones,
the brides brother, the usher. Only
the most intimate friends and rela-
tives will be present at the ceremony.
Mrs. Edward Griffith and her SON,
Millen Griffith, arrived last week from
the East and are at their cottage in
Ross Valley for the summer. Mrs.
Griffith has been East since early in the
spring, having been called there by the
serious illness of her son, who is now
quite recovered.
Mrs. Henry c. Campbell. who has
been seriously i'll of late, but is now
convalescent has gone to a mountain
resort near Truckee for a stay, ac-
companied by her daughter, Miss
Frances Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Bryant Grimwood,
who are at present the guests of rel
atives in Ross Valley. have taken a
cottage on Jackson street, beyond Pre-
sidio avenue, and will come to the city
in the near future.
Mrs Samuel w Bryant formerly
Miss Carrie Merry has gone to Sau-
Will ha OF
Holly Oaks with her mother, Mrs. Will
liam L. Merry, during the absence of
Lieutenant Bryant, u. S. N, who has
gone on the transport Lawton to
China and will be absent until the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shepard Eells, who
have been staying with Mrs. Eells'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Coffin,
In Ross Valley since the fire, have
moved into their own attractive home
in the valley, which has just been COM
pleted.
DIR. and Mrs. Emmett Rixford, who
are spending the summer at their cot
tage in Sausalito, are at Boca for a
ten days fishing trip, having gone up
just before the Fourth. They will re-
turn to the city to live within a few
weeks.
Major and Mrs. S. w. Dunning. who
were in Oakland for some time, are
again at Burlingame and will spend
the summer there.
Mrs. William G. Haan, the wife of
Captain Haan, U. S. A, will leave in a
few weeks for Los Angeles, where she
will be the guest of friends for a time
before going to Tacoma TO join Cap
tain Haan, who goes north shortly to
be present at the army maneuvers at
American Lake. Mrs. Haan will re-
turn here for a brief stay in the late
fall before going East. as Captain
Haan will be stationed at Fort Mon
roe.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodman Pell, who had
apartments on Van Ness avenue before
the fire, are in Sausalito for the sum-
mer.
DR.. E. ]. Boyes and family of Oakland
are at Tallac for a fortnight.
Mrs. A. L. Adams and son Robert of
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10
FRANCE AND PURE FooD.

The French are setting us good
example in their legislation concern
ing 'alimentary products" The French
law is not only pure food law in the
sense that it attempts to prevent adul-
teration of food products with deleteri-
Gus admixtures. 1t is also a law to
prevent the imitation of food products
which have attained a reputation. Our
legislation has never, we believe. gone
to this extent. An aggrieved individ-
ual, indeed, has his protection under
the law Of trademarks against the i'm
itation of his product. But in France
it is even attempted to protect locali-
ties against the imitation elsewhere of
food and drink for which towns or
districts have obtained celebrity. You
must not in France undertake to sell
a cheese or a wine as of certain
place or district unless In fact it was
made there.-New York Times.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-10

Linda Vista and Oakland are at Glen
Alpine.
The At Home Euchre Club, one of
Oakland's surviving organizations, en-
joyed a luncheon at the Piedmont Club
| house Friday afternoon Mrs Walter
Moody was hostess, and although sew
eral of the members are away the little
gathering was right merry one. When
they are all together the club member
ship includes Mrs. J. Walter Scott, Mrs.
Jack Maxwell, Mrs. Frederick w.
Morse, Mrs. Homer Craig. Mrs. Albert
Smith Mrs. Robert Boyer, Mrs. A. c..
A. Schrock. Mrs. George Hammer. Mrs.
Henry Bull. Mrs. ChevaIlier, Mrs. Cal
Ewing. Mrs. John Winton, Mrs. I. Ba-
retta, Mrs. ]. S. Emery and Mrs. Walter
Moody.
Mayor Motifs sisters. the Misses Mott.
entertained a party of friends at the
Jackson street home in Oakland on the
afternoon of the Fourth, the garden be-
ing prettily decorated with flags and
buntings and made comfortable with
loung ging chairs for the dozen or more
guests. The jolly company fingered
till after dark, when Chinese lanterns
lighted up the scene and a supper was
served in a tent. The affair was most
CAJOS oOAO III CNOhy way
The Oscar Longs of Oakland expect
to leave shortly for an indefinite stay
at Carmel-by- -the-Sea. The Maternity
Hospital Association, of which Mrs.
Long Is president and a leading spirit.
has concluded to send all patients to
Providence and Fabiola hospitals in
stead of maintaining a separate institu-
ton as heretofore, although the asso-
citation will continue to act as a body
for the relief Of distressed women.
Mrs. Long will surely enjoy a vaca-
tion this year, as. like the other ladies
who have so ably assisted her, she has
worked unremittingly since April Is
for the afflicted and needy.
Frederick Irons Bamford of the Free
Public Library of Oakland has planned
series of luncheons for the next few
weeks Yesterday he played host and
today he will preside again at a pleas
ant affair.
Mrs. Fred Stolp of Oakland who has
been very i'll at the hospital. is steadily
improving and will be removed to her
own home on Vernon Heights in few
days. Mrs. Stolp is one of the most
beautiful young matrons in Oakland
and extremely popular in the social set
on both sides of the bay.
The Anstruther Dalziels of Oakland
are very happy over the coming of a
lusty young son. Mrs. Dalziel was for
merly Helen Bruning.
Mrs. F. r. Chadwick. one of the Oak
land Clubs brightest members, is spend
ing the summer in Mill Valley, and on
Friday afternoon will entertain a CO.
terie of friends at her cottage there.
Her guests be are all Oaklanders and
members of small card club, includ-
ing Mrs. G. F. Shanklin, Mrs. G. A.
Scott, Mrs Ed Schwerin. Mrs. Frank
Titus, Mrs. Rupert Whitehead. Mrs.
Frank Barnet. Mrs. George Johnson,
Mrs. W. w. Kergan. Mrs. A. L. Leber.
Mrs A A. Denison. Mrs. Fred Dorsaz.
Mrs. George Humphrey, Mrs. W. H. L.
Hynes. Mrs Glascock.
The engagement of Miss Amy s.
Haehnlen of Fruitvale and DR.. F. H
Zumwalt of San Francisco has been
announced. The wedding will take
place July 81 at the bride-elect's home.