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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
PLAGUE AMONG QUAIL.
The Government Alarmed Over the
Spread of the Disease.

The Government Alarmed over the
Spread of the Disease.
There Is an outbreak of disease among
the quail of the country that threatens
serious results. The news Is contained
in a circular issued by the department
of agriculture calling the attention of
sportsmen and game dealers to the out
break and asking for more information
on which to base treatment and protec-
tive measures, says the Kansas City
Times. While not enough Is known
about the disease to make diagnosis
absolutely certain, it Is suspiciously
like the grouse disease that for 100
years has been playing havoc with the
game birds in England. The centers Of
infection in this country are only just
being found, and If more information
is gained 1t is possible that quarantine
measures may be resorted to.
The centers of infection SO far known
are in Kansas, Indian territory, Ala
bama, Virginia and Massachusetts. The
grouse disease has been studied scien-
tifcally and has been found to be as
definitely malady as typhoid or diph-
iberia. The disease, although evident
ly infectious, seems to be closely allied
to pneumonia.
Not enough has been learned yet
about the quail disease to establish
Its Identity unquestionably with the
grouse disease, but its symptoms and
the spread OF the infection is much the
same, and there Is a possibility that II
has been imported with the shipment OF
grouse from England. 1t is known al
least that the quail disease is fatal moi
only to quail but to the sharp-taile0
grouse OF this country, and there are
grave fears that its wider spread may
affect many Of the most important
game birds of the country.
The frst lntlmation that the depart
ment of agriculture had Of the disease
was when In April, 1905, the burear
OF animal industry received three dead
birds from a Kansas City dealer. H'
said that the birds were the last o.
large lot that had been steadily dyint
of. The whole flock would appeal
we'll at night and in the morning sew
eral OF them would be dead.
Some time later the same dealer re
/ ceived shipment Of two dozen blu'
uuail from Wichita, Kas. Nearly al
were dead on arrival, evidently from
the same disease. Then a shipmen
was received from Birmingham, ala
All of these died of the same rnaiady
Then a report was received from WoF
cester. Mass, saying that an Infection
disease was killing of the run grous
that were raised for stock purpose
there.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
when Late /. wasted.

Life is wasted every time one gives
away to gloomy, selfish, angry or re-
vengeful thoughts; when resentment
or grudge against man or fate Is al
lowed to flnd root In the heart: when
the temper is let fiy loose over triae /;
when one goes to pieces nervously when
obliged to repeat remark and the
voice Is allowed to rise In anger; when
one forgets that loose temper Is a
sign of vulgarity and lack OF culture
Philadelphia Press
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
saEaeitx ef Rnven..

A case Of remarkable sagacity in a
pair Of ravens Is related in the Field.
Two collie dogs were hunting rabbits
and the ravens were soaring overhead.
As the dogs drove the rabbit out into
the open near the top of hill 1t ran
straight into a trap and was caught.
As the dogs came near the ravens came
down and by loud croaking managed
to drive away both. They then started
to devour the rabbit which they quick
Iy dispatched.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Ounce

It Is a strange fact that the word
Ounce" meaning a stupid person,
comes from the name Of one of the
most eminent scholars OF his time,
Duns Scotus.
In the Reformation the works OF the
schoolmen fell into disfavor with the
reformers, and Duns, who was the
leader of the schoolmen, was often
spoken Of with scorn by the votaries
Of the new learning As time went by
the name Of Duns became byword for
utter stupidity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
sBumper.v

The word bumper" meaning a
drinking vessel, derived its origin from
the Roman Catholic religion.
It was the custom in England In an
cient times to drink the health of the
Pope after dinner in full glass Of
wine. This was called "au bon pere,"
from which we have the contraction
bumper"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Not Al,rax. saee.

"Don't you think man ought to tell
his wife all about his business affairsP
II should say not. A friend of mine
who was about to start on a journey bor-
rowed $50 from rich old uncle and then
told his wife Of it. He was wrecked at
sea, crushed in railway collision, or
something of that sort, and when his wife
collected his life insurance, of course, she
felt bound to pay back that loan"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
WHY woman.

"women are such convenient liars,
declared Mr.. Jefferson Judd. when
the Wigginses were here to dinner you
kept saying Mrs. Virgins didn't eat
enough to keep a bird alive. You know
that wasn't So"
"Well," retorted Mrs. Judd. There's
different kinds Of birds. You may
have had canary in your mind while
I was referring to an ostrich. Kan
sas City Times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
His Easy Job.

''Isn't this wearisome sort Of occu-
pation?" asked the customer. "You have
to remember SO much, and answer SC
many questions"
''Not at all, madam" answered the
book store salesman. "All have to
remember is the titles. names Of authors
and prices"
"You sell great many Of the popular
novels, don't your"
"Yes, ma'am. but don't have to read
them"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Peculiar Hindoo Drums.

Drums used in Hlndoo religious pro-
cessions are called doles. They are
made of baked earth, and sometimes
a yard long, and twice as large at the
center as at either end. Kettle drums
are thin copper basins or bowls, cov-
cred with parchment or calf-skin,
which is held in place by an iron hoop.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Ne Right to Complain.

"See here!" cried the irate man. IL
purpose to sue you. Look at my head :!
You professed to cure
"Wait O minute" interrupted the
maker of Fakeley's Balsam; I'VE ad-
vertise merely that we cure partial
baldAess and not"
"Well, I was only partially bald when
I started using your stuff; now l
haven't a hairp'
"Well, then you're cured of your par
tial badness, aren't your"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Luek in smaIl Number..

"I hear" said HI Tragedy, that
while you were playing In one of the
country towns fire broke out In the
theater."
"Yes," replied Low Comedy, "and
there might have been horrible panic
but for one thing"
"What was that?"
'There weren't enough people In the
house to create one."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
roor Thing.

"I don't suppose Miss Passay ever
had any beaux when she was young
girl"
"No, she was too dignifsd and old
fashioned"
"And the men don't like her now,
either"
'.No, she's too kittenish now."-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
headquarters for Information.

Dicky-You don't b'lieve that story
about Little Red Riding Hood an the
wolf, do you?
Kitty-Courss I do.
Dicky-Well, If you'll fist write TO
President Roosevelt an ask him about it
he'll tell you It's a fake.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Trace of the Teddy Bear.

Trace of the Teddy Bear.
When it sits up on Its launches, In .
pose for catching flies;
When it ogles you, my children, with Its
wicked little eyes
When it reaches out caressingly, It's fore
paws in the air
That Is the time Of peril, dear! No
truce with the Teddy Beari
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
LONGEVITY,

"My State" said the Virginian, "is the
mother Of Presidents"
"Yes," said the Ohio man, "but the
old lady has outlived her boys half
century or more."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Shake Into Your Shosa

Aliens Foot.E Ease powder. 1t makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is q certain cure Tor
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Trial pack
age mailed FREE. Address Allen 8. Olmsted,
Leroy. New York.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Candor.

Borem-Hello, old man! What's the
matter? You look disgusted.
Cutting-Yes, feel that way.
Borem-Why, what have you run up
against now?
Cutting-You. | didn't see you soon
enough to escape.-Philadelphia Press
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Knew Retter.

Nan-O, that story looks too long. I
don't want to read it.
Fan-Yes, you do. It's story about
a woman you don't like.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20

A great irrigation project involving an
expenditure of about $25, 100000 has been
authorized by the Secretary of State for
India
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
worst Thing About Them.

"VE"t HHIHB NWUut 1HeHhs
Appearances" remarked Mrs. High
mus, "are SO deceitful"
II don't mind that SO much" sighed
Mrs. Ambish, "but they're so expensive
to keep upn'
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20

Here Is a stereoytped remark you
hear frequently from croakers: did
you ever zee 90 much sicknsssT
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
Professional Advice.

Physiclan-You'll have to be careful
this summer and not overexert our
self. s-
Patient-Then you think ought to
take vacation, Ell?
hysician--Certalnly not Didn't I
Just tell you not to overexert yourself?
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20

You can't always Judge mans pay
by the work he does.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20

rlTo 81. vitus Dance ana all Nervous Diseases
fEB N permanently cured by DR.. Kline's Greai
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE s2trial bottle and
Treatise DR.. R. Il. Kline, Ld 931 Arch St. Philas PA
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslowrs Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their children
1uring the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20

It's advice when you give 1t and a
lecture when you receive it
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-09-20
The Conversation of Coin.

"Money talks" said the succinct per-
son.
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne, "and
some of 1t seems at present to be quite
gosslpy and scandalous In its remarks"
Washington Star.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

FOR SALE - Two good mich cows.
JOHN CHASE, WEST SOUND, WASH.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

See Nash if you want to insure your
house, barn or furniture. 5-l2-n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

Fink's Detroit Special overalls and
pants ct briggs. Wear like 4 pigs nose.',
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06
Stuart leland

L. A. Borchers was entertained by
the Messrs. Miller Sunday.
J. E. Riley chartered launch and
came to the island Sunday on business.
The scows are expected here this
week to load paving stones at the
quarry.
Mrs. Jack Matson is enjoying va
cation in Seattle, visiting Mr.. Mat
son and friends.
L. Knopf and E. Erickson and
children spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr.. O'Neill at the light station.
Mr.. Erickson made a special trip
to Friday Harbor Monday, to take
Mr.. Cook down to serve as juror
in court.
Schoo! began April l with Miss
Grace Philip elected as teacher, but
Mrs. Borchers is substituting for her
for a few weeks while she is finishing
her term of school in Eastern Wash
ington.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

week, the logging camp they were
working in having shut down for a
short time.
Mrs. Julia Boone was granted a
divorce from VIM. G. Boone in the
superior court of Whatcom county
last week and was given judgment
for $500 alimony.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Smith came
over from Bellingham last Monday
with fine span of horses, new
wagon and buggy and their household
effects. Mr.. Smith hauled one load
away and as he was turning his wa
on the wharf to load up the second
time, his team started backing and
team wagon and man went over into
the bay. The wagon reach was bro
ken, the bed foated off the holsters
and the team swan ashore with the
front wheels. Mr.. Smith was bruised
considerably and pretty thoroughly
soaked but he is O. K. now. One of
the horses was badly scratched up
but not seriously injured. It was a
very narrow escape for both man and
beasts, as the tide was quite low
when the accident happened.
Following is a summary of the
weather report of the Olga station
for the month of March, 1907:
Mean temperatures. ............ 40
Maximum temperature on 9th ...... $50
Minimum temperature on 10th $50
Total Rainfall .....................I IS in
No. of days on which or more fell -. IL
Clear days. ...................... IA
Partly cloudy. ........... .......... 80. IL
Temperature for the month 1 degree above
average.
Rainfall n in. below average.
Hard frost on 10th. Some white frosts.
" in. of snow on 7oth.
Backward spring.
RICHARD c. WILLIS, Observer.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

Der Co., and Chris Fredericton, OF
the Island Creamery Co., were in
Friday Harbor Wednesday.
Mrs. Edison Weeks was called to
Anacortes on Wednesday to see Mr..
Weeks, who is there under the care
of DR.. Muscott. Tie has had one fin
ger of his right hand taken off an0
may lose the whole hand, because OF
blood poisoning.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06
Orcas
Area ~ %. NJ
East sotNr

EA!+E StstNt
Mr.. Merritt has gone to Belling
ham.
Capt. Gregg has returned from
Seattle.
Hon. VIM. Shul'z spent Sunday at
Langdon.
Harvey Baker. of Seattle, is visit
ing his parents.
FIG. Head is contemplating trip
to Salt Lake City.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs.
Waldrip this week.
DR.. I. NJ. Harrison has begun work
on lis new bungalow.
G.. f. Burroughs was in Friday
Harbor this week as juror.
L. G.. Rudow returned Saturday
from business trip to Seattle.
Estvn Chalmers, of West Sound,
was a visitor to the village Tuesday
The Drinkwater place has been
purchased by Harding Cow, of Seat
tie.
A billiard table has been installed
in the upper part OF the creamery
building.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore, who recently
bought the Pike place, have entered
into possession.
Real estate is in great demand
here, a number of sales having been
reported lately.
Miss Nellie Sweeney, county super
intendent, mas been in East Sound
this week on official business.
A dance, which was the gayest OF
the season, was given Saturday night.
The attendance was unusually large.
The Madrona club met with Mrs.
Rudow Thursday. Papers were read
by Mrs. Gregg and Mrs. Blaine.
The next meeting will be at the par
sorage, with Mrs. Gregg as hostess.
The entertainment which was to
have been given this week by the
school children for the organ fund,
has been postponed for week, to
enable Miss Hazel Myers to be pres
ent Miss Myers, who is an accom-
plished violinist, delighted large
audience here on her former visit.
An effort is being made by the
women of this community to have a
proper observance of Memorial day.
With that end ill view, musicale
will be given during April to raise
funds to bring a speaker from Bel.
lingham. 1t is to be hoped that the
project will be given strong support,
as it is an object which should appeal
to every heart.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06
leland
WEST SOUND

Mr.. Rasch moved this week.
George Vetter b IS been working
for Peter LaPlante this week.
W. H. Hoult papered and painted
the dining room Of the hotel this week.
Miss Florence Armstrong has re-
turned to Seattle to continue her
school work.
Quite a number of young people
from here attended the dance at Or
cas- last Friday.
Mrs. F. E. Kirby and children, Of
Friday Harbor, visited Orcas island
friends tbs week.
Mr.. Alex. Chalmers is home again,
after visiting friends in Bellingham
and Vancouver, B. c.
Bert Chalmers came over from
Bellingham Wednesday to look after
his property interests here.
Mr.. J. K. Appleby will soon leave
the Bert Chalmers place, having as
signed his lease to Mr.. Bog gs.
DR.. McKinnis, the Friday Harbor
dentist, was here this week and did
considerable amount of work.
The West Sound Mill Company de-
livered at Anacor tes few days age
!, 4O0,0O shingles for the Old Oregon
Lumber Co., Of Seattle. They were
loaded on scows and towed over by
the steamer Hermosa.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06
leland
Pop. $50
LOPEZ

C. A. Muscott went to Anacortes
Monday.
Bert Whalen had logging bee on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Ben Lichtenberg went to Sc
attic Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beedy went to Ana
cortes Monday.
Percy Winfield has sold his ranch
to Mr.. Shannon.
Cyrus Johnson returned from Sc
attic on Monday.
Rev. G. c. Pratt will preach here
and at Lopez Center, Sunday.
w. P. Caldwell was visitor to the
county seat the first of the week:
Mrs. G. T. Butler and son Earl, of
Bellingham, are visiting on Lopez.
Mr.. and Mrs. Upston, of Belling
ham, are visiting relatives on the is
land.
A number of Lopez people were
doing business at the county seat on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Thornton visited her sister,
Mrs. Walrod, at the Harbor, the
first of the week.
Mrs. Wheeler and children, of Bel
bingham, are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Smith, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stedlin. from Green
Lake, have come back to Lopez and
have rented Mr.. Buffers cottage.
Fred Blake, who has been at work
on the steamer Islander for several
months, is at home for few days.
rest.
] Jas. Me.klejohn, of the Lopez Lum-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06
DOE BAY AND OLGA

Mr.. Stafford was a visitor to the
county seat the first of the week.
Alfred and Amos Coffelt took their
mother to Aracortes last Tuesday in
their launch.
William, Oscar and Herbert Vier-
eek are visiting around Doe Bay this
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06
Lopez
Hrea 10 90. NJ.
RICHARDSON

Cober & McCauley are drilling a
well for w. F. Bolton.
Guy Raymond went to Friday Har-
Dor Wednesday on business.
J. A. Smiley went to Friday Har-
Dor Wednesday on business.
Quite delegation went from this
place Monday to the county seat.
Mrs. Annie Humphrey came over
from Bellinghrm last Saturday for a
visit.
P. E. Alvord, of Seattle, is on the
island looking up real estate which is
for sale.
James Cousins, Jr. went to Friday
Harbor Monday to have some dental
work done.
Louie Peterson came in Tuesday
with boat load of roch cod, which
found ready market.
Quite number went fl ON this end
OF the island Wednesday to Bert
w ndien logging zee.
A. n. Glasscock came over from
Port Townsend Monday to build a
cottage for his son Ed.
Commissioner Buchanan went to
Friday Harbor Monday to attend the
April session of the board.
VIM. Graham came over from Bel
bingham last week to build some new
fence on his fine farm here.
Miss Sweeney has not given up her
school here, the directors having
persuaded her to remain and allowed
her a vacation of two weeks.
Robert Jores met with very plan
full accident Monday by being kicked
by one Of Hodgso1 & Graham horses.
While coming down to the store he
passed the horse on the road and the
animal kicked him on the hip. No
bones were broken.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

Rocky Mountain Tea the greatest healing
power on earth. WIN medical science
fails, it succeeds. Makes you well and
keeps you we'll. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
Friday HarbOr Drug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

Miss MULL1s, Milliner, will he at Olga
Thursday and Friday, April l8 and IS,
with complete stock of Trimmed and
Tailored Hats and Millinery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

MISS MULLIs, Milliner, will be at Roche
Harbor, Monday and Tuesday, April Il
and Is, with complete stock of Trimmed
and Tailored Hats and Millinery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

Every woman appreciates beautiful
complexion, SO much desi: ed by men.
Such complexiOns come to all who use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. Friday HarbOr Drug CO.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1907-04-06

NOTICE Ny San Juan island farm Is
withdrawn from the market. No agent
is authorized to sell it.
SAM'L. II. GROSS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-10
uourcrL coMMrrrEn Mnrrs.

Consideration of matters connecteo with the regulation of the street car tradic of Montgomery will be the chief buuIness before the Councils Commit tee on FrAnchises and Privileges et its meeting at . o'clock tonight.
 Aldermen Jones, chairman Of the committee. said that the Committee, takine up the .'blanket" ordinances for tte regulation of the street car sys- tenn, would discuss the question of nav ing all the street cars passing alons Uexter Avenue so be stopped on botn sldes Of Perry Stfeet. The stoppase. he thinks, wouE increase the safesuards of the people coming Into Dexter from Perry and be especially useful to nre- men, as the wagons of the Fire Depart ment, In nnsweefng many alarms. use that street. "a,
 Another feature of ths meeting will be the consideration of the des.rability of having the street cars. whenNin the suburbs, foreso the rule of stopping only on the far side of cross streets and stoh on that side of the street aifordiug the best pavement to the mid- dls ef the street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-10

Tne service is of fivs pieces, of solid silver, selected by A1dermen VI. Seidle as a committee for the Counoal Upon it Is engraved:
 City Council of Montgomery le01-oe, to Mir. and Mrs. ]. ]. 6 Nov. 34. 1907.
 "The meeting has been called ct the request of four aldermen, to censure the alderman from Warl Six" said MT. Gunter, ~and under the provisions of the charter II ask him to stand"
 Nr. Sullivan stood and gaxed at the president and his other colleagues In blank astonishment. as aMr. Gunter, proceeding humorously went through mock impeachment, Mir. Gunter con- ciuded with an expression of the alder mems friendship and admiration of MT. sullivan.
 MT. Sullivan said there was probably a time ifi every mans life when worcs failed to express his emotions. It was his time< now, he safd. and he would have to stand for 1t. If he had all the ,Aloousuce in the world. though. he couidn't tell the gratitude and love that vas in hts hesrt then.
 .r,ut for the little woman who has linkel her life with mine, who has consented to walk the long path of life