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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-05-03
A LOAN OF BEADS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The Papuans Of New Guinea are a
1ovial, light-hearted people, and, says
the author of 1.-TWO Years Among New
Guinea Cannibals" when one has won
their confidence they are hospitable
and friendly. Their trust when once
gained will stand rather severe tests,
as he found to his great satisfaction
and advantage after stay of some
months at Mount Kebea.
i was anxious to push further into
the interior, but found myself absolute
ly without beads. which are the journey
money Of the explorer. 1t would have
delayed me too long to wait for the re-
turn Of my messengers, who had been
sent to the coast for a further supply,
90 l hit upon the expedient of trying
how fur credit with the natives would
go
/ called the tribe, men, women and
children, together, and In long har-
angue explained the situation to them,
and finally asked them If they would
lend me their beads, which every one
Of them wore on his or her person In
considerable profusion. promised
them that on my return / would pay
them double the quantity.
This tribe, be 1t noted. was not to ac
company me farther, and the beads
would have to be given to other bear
ers whom ! should engage as | pro-
ceeded. These ornaments are to the
Papuans as precious as her pearls are
10 grande dame, but nevertheless ev-
cry man, woman and child immediate
ly consented to the loan.
This appreciation of the idea of cred
1t denotes considerable receptivity of
mind, and shows that the Papuan can
not be inaccessible to civilization.
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This Fox a Real Mouser.

The following account Of the effects
OF environment comes from landowner
In Silesia, and should prove interesting
to all lovers of the animal world.
One OF the keepers came on a litter
OF young foxes, each about the size of
a half-grown cat. There were eleven
OF them and ten were quickly disposed
OF In the neighborhood. The eleventh.
however, was delicate. He seemed to
have had blow across the loins In
babyhood and was but sickly little
fellow. His condition awakened gym
pathy In the household and he was
taken In and nursed and petted into
robust health.
But care and gentle treatment are
now showing their effect not only on
young reynard's physique, but on his
general behavior and the view he takes
of things Before all others he loves
his kind master and mistress. Next to
them he esteems the house dog. In
fact, should as'pack" now come across
his way foxy would probably show de-
light and an inclination to take each
on for game. Brushed and combed.
1t Is his pride to show himself In the
drawing room when requested or to ac-
company his dear lady on her walk.
A few weeks ago he was missed, and
1t was found that he had gone to pay
his devoirs alone at house where he
had been petted, getting no farther,
however, than the front door, where he
stood importunately scratching. Nor is
1t all take" on his part and no re-
turn. He has become a very expert
mouser. BY day, however, he loves
best to recline before the kitchen fire
on little old rug he recognizes as his
very own.--Pall Mall Gazette.
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1ungles for tracks of tiger. / found
them about five miles from village
called Kakria In surroundings that
suited my methods LII every way for
the erection Of machine, and l call
ed upon my followers to tie up the
buffalo and prepare the place for a
kill. Near by was temple, ancient
and moss bound.
Much to my surprise my men re-
fused en- masse to help me In any way.
They at first offered all sorts of feeble
objections to the position which did
not deceive me.
felt that there was some strong
superstition or other feeling Of repug-
nance which made them hostile to a
macham being erected on that particu-
lar spot went to my tent and pom
dered. and while 90 doing my head
shikaree approached mo and told me
that he would explain matters to the
best of his ability.
What the shikaree said to me will
endeavor to repeat In his own words /:
"Sahib," he said, '+Tantia the dacoit
is in these regionR He IL friend of
the poor, but a bitter enemy of the
Feringee sahib and the rich. He has
murdered many men and the riches he
has gathered are hidden III many
places Cheetoo one Of his followers,
has served you well and he once knew
what l am saying is true.
ut had become known that Tantla
Pheel had hidden half a lac Of rupees
in the vicinity Of the temple, near
where you wish us to erect machan.
Cheetoo. your late hunter, knew 1t also
and he communicated the news to his
brother. They both resolved 10 gather
the wealth while Tantia was else
where, and, having collected some dig
ging implements, they set out at sun
down for the temple.
"The treasure was actually buried
beneath the temple idol. Cheetoo and
his brother Rugoo never returned to
their homes and when two OF their rel
atives set forth to find them they like.
wise returned not.
"Some days after these events n
brother of minewas hunting for thatch
In the neighborhood Of the temple and
came across four dead bodies. Two Of
them were skeletons, the third was
partially devoured. but the fourth.
which was inside the temple, was
owing to the Incident having occurred
about Christmas-in a fair state Of
preservation. There were no wounds
on the body, but simply a dark blue
mark around the neck. proving strau-
gulation by the thugs knotted hand.
kerchief and a brulse at the nape Of
the neck"
The shikaree added that Tantia had
In his employ two renowned thugs
who could kill their victims before
they reached the ground and those ex-
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consists Of the middle layer Of fibers
IN the blade; next to them is the next
layer, little farther back, and SO on
right through.
mus we can see that the edge only
Keeps sharp because the layer of fbers
lying next to 1t overles 1t and prevents
IL from beaking away by lending 1t
part OF Its elasticity. The third layer
does so to the second, and so on right
through. The harder the timber the
shorter the bevel, the softer the timber
the longer, in reason. Hold the ak as
SHOWN In the second cut and keep the
edge at right angles to the stone travel
the blade up or down a little when
grinding the corners. Always turn the
stone toward the edge; this applies to
all edge tools, for two reasons: Turn
Ing from the edge will always grind
round, coarse bevel the points of the
noers are left much more loose and
open, thus giving much less elasticity
than when compacted together as they
are by the stone turning to them. New
er grind dry; 1t heats the steel there
Dy, as shown by taking the temper out
or 1t. Never grind In the center Of the
stone. as 30 many do, with the edge
parallel to the stone, as 1t spoils the
stone for grinding and twists the fibers
OF the steel at right angles to their
proper cutting angle. Always give the
blade (not the eye) dip in clean wa
ter after grinding.
The blade clean, now take slip, oil
stone or ak stone and gently rub
straight across the bevel and then up
and down, to rub off any wire edge
and to inlock the edge fibers. Make
the first rubs the hardest and the last
the lightest. The practice so common
of giving the edge few light turns
on the grindstone, parallel to the stone,
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SEA SIGNS.


There Is a general idea that the
sailor labors under more than the one
pet superstition popular tradition as
signs to each individual. ]. D. j. Kel-
ley, although he declares that "tars''
are no more superstitious than any of
their equals In training and opportuni-
ties, cites In 'The Ships Company"
many Of the signs and tokens In which
those "who go down to the sea In
ships" put their faith.
In the past, superstition was part
of every ship; 1t entered into the keel,
climbed to Its flags, ran at it's launch
Ing, controlled its crew and cargo,
evoked portents and governed It's ven
lures and arrivals.
A bit Of stolen wood was always NOR
tised into the keel to make ship sail
fast. A silver coin was placed In the
mainmast step to insure lucky ventures.
The modern christening by the wine
bottle arose from the ancient libations
poured on the deck by priests.
On a sailing ship lawyers, women
and the clergy are looked upon with
disfavor, as they are supposed to bring
ill-luck. Every black cat that comes
on board carries a gale in her tall.
Whistling Is much against the proprie-
ties Of sea life. If one whistles for a
breeze he Is only too apt to bring a
tornado.
Ship-bells are blessed, and to this
day, II a mistake is made in striking
one, It is Immediately struck backward
to break the spell. The belief In the
desertion Of sinking ship by rats Is
founded on reason, for rats like to be
dry-footed, and when vessel is un-
safe 1t becomes leaky under deck and
too wet for the creatures comfort.
Figureheads were first images of
gods, then OF saints and sea heroes.
Chinese junks bear two glaring eyes
on their bows, for mo have two eyes,
how can see? No see. how can go?"
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our Rival to the south.

The Argentine Republic threatens to
be greater rival Of the United States
than is appreciated by most persons.
Because Of the location Of the country,
the climate is little less subject to
great variations than that Of the UNI
ted States. and all crops that can be
raised in this country can be grown in
the Argentine Republic with much less
risk than here. The cereal crops and
cattle-raising are very fiourishing. ana
very promising market Is being open
ed up In Europe.
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FOR THE DISCOURAGED.

URING the year 1905 there 400 suicides
In Chicago. The number of those who made
L unsuccessful attempts to take their own
- lives was 253. These figures, taken from
INszkn report that Is being prepared by the city
k1Sf4eE~l bureau Of statistics, show how common In
great city pitiful tragedies due to dis
couragement They also In the solitude of
country places But the greater loneliness is in the city
among those who into the back eddes and there
submerged though to the main streams Of the cys
busy and impersonal life
The antsucde bureaus recently established in various
cities by the Salvation Army help meet the need of
the discouraged fer comfort and sympathetic guidance
General William Booth arriving In New York the
other day said that In the first five weeks after such
bureau opened In London not less than 500 persons
who were contemplating sefdestfucton applied for help
In their desperate loneliness The Chicago bureaus first
week OF existence was marked by number Of appca-
tcns by despondent persons who thought life heavy
burden
Encouragement through being friendess in the midst
Of hrongs Of strangers the most source
trouble "A pleasant word is better than anything else
TO prevent selfdestruction says Brigader Mcmillan
In describing the methods adopted in dealing with those
who have lost hope But why should the devoted work
Of the salvation army be left to speak this pleasant
word7 They sufficiently blessed by the performance
apply this sovereign cure for despondency, lending
hand the discouraged In other ways also whenever the
opportunity arses-Chicago News.
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Plants for Honey Beo..

The plants that serve as forage for
honey bees are: For March, the will
lows, soft maple, elm, alder and dog
tooth violets; for April. the above and
the June berry. crimson clover, dande-
lion. gooseberry, currant, apple, pear,
peach, cherry. plum and rhododendron.
although some years they may not
bloom until May. much depending upon
the section and climate. During MAY
those mentioned viii be REINFORCED by
the holly. tulip tree, raspberry, persim-
mon. grape vine, blackberry. alsike, clo-
yer, strawberry and white clover. Along
In the summer. beginning the latter
part of May and the first part Of June.
the magnolia, COW pea. cataipa, daisy.
alfalfa, milk weed, cucumber, melon
sweet clover, corn. buckwheat and nu-
merous flowers keep up the Suppey nm
til lats In the season.
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Easy CouraRe.

A little man In side whiskers entered
a dentists office one morning. says the
Strand Magazine, and with courage
that belied his looks announced that he
wanted an appointment for the after
noon.
"Half-past three" replied the dentist.
"All right. It's to have a tooth
drawn-a very bad tooth with three
prongS"
"In that case should advise an an
esthetic."
"How much will 1t costr'
'STen shillings."
Then I'll not waste my money on
anesthetics I'll have this tooth drawn
In the ordinary way"
very WE'LL" murmured the dentist,
so surprised at his courage that be add
ed, You are an extraordinarily brave
man"
"Mei Me brave? Don't you think
IT. said the little man. .Ifs not my
tooth. It's my wlfe's"
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THE THUGS OF INDIA.

DisoOverera OF buried Treasure Feel
the KnOtted Handkerchief.
India has many false delusions, one
OF them being that crimes practiced
IN days gone by are now extinct
have seen 1t written that thuggee
has been eradicated. It has been gener-
ally accepted that the fearful method
OF making away with mankind dis
closed years ago by Mr.. Taylor In 'sThe
Confessions Of Thug" has disappear
ed but In my opinion as long as India
is India that ancient system Of murder
will remain as an heirloom to the race
OF Asaitics prone to that particular
crime. The story have to relate Is
indirectly connected with the dacoit
Tantia and his followers
1t was in 1884 that searched GER
tain water course In the Asseerghur
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MfDIIoRIALSl,! s.! !
Opinions of Great Papers important Subjects. =


prehensye view Of goes in Congress except from
the pages Of the Record.
In some this is national misfortune. 1t is the
reason why few persons really well informed in
matters of current political history In government
where each voice. to be ignorant Of the great
questions on which one vote is put poor material
into the house of political liberties If popular
edition. Record will spread accurate knowledge of
what Is said in Congress stimulate interest
In It let 1t come by all means-Youth's Companion.
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Pop Corn.

Pop corn is a good crop to grow, espe-
cially II the grower is able to keep it a
season or two In case Of low prices.
Only the white varieties are suitable for
market, as most Of the corn goes into
popcorn balls, and the nearer white
the better, colored varieties being sure
to spoil the effect and sale of the
popped article. In culture some read
Unavailable fertilizer should be plant
ed with the seed, as the young plant
are not SO sturdy as the sprouts Of 9th
er corn A good start does wonders for
the corn. Too much hoeing can hardly
be given. The drill system Is the
easiest and most profitable. and three
feet between the rows Is sufficient.
Rice corn, which ls the most desirable
of any for planting, can stand thirteen
to sixteen inches apart in the drill, and
do well II the soil ls good. Buyers
demands are imperative and must be
met. They are that the corn must be
at least one year old, to pop well, and
entirely free from mold, staining by
mice or mice odors. free from silk and
husks, and in every way sweet and
bright.
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1t was 15000000O0 ahead Of its little rival
After that however, for mysterious reason the
cigarette began to overtake the cigar which had been
going ahead all the time, and now the two are again
about level But for the last two years the increase
in the of cigarettes has vastly greater than that
In the Of CIGARS and the indications are that the lat
ter will soon be left far behind.
The statistics make of those who roll their
cigarettes If these added the cigar would be
already to have been conquered by the humber CYL
inder.-Chicago Journal.
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Bees on the Farm.

Every farmer should have a hive Of
bees on the farm, even II he attaches
but little value to the honey. The bees
are excellent foragers and carry pollen
from one plant to another. In communi-
ties where no bees ara kept there VIII
be found orchards that do not bear, the
cause being unknown, while a hive or
two Of bees In the neighborhood would
change the condltionR
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EnviaBle Railroad RECORD,

At the final meeting of the Waterloo
and City Railway Company (tube)
London, which has been taken over by
the London and Southwestern, the
chairman mentioned that since the rail-
way was completed. In 1893. it had car
ried 100000 passengers without an
accident.
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Water for EnwIa

In the composition Of an egg there 10
a large percentage of water. We often
think that hens in winter are not pro
vided with enough pure water. With
out water they can no more furnish
eggs than without corn or wheat. II
behooves, then, to see that the fowls
are provided with plenty of fine water,
and that 1t IL not in CONCEALED form.
for it Is very hard. IL not impossible.
for fowl to partake OF 1t when In q
solid form.
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BATH TUB FOR THE HOGS.

more than Is inches deep. A good size
t. make is feet wide by 10 feet long
and 10 inches deep, using lumber 2
inches thick and Is inches wide for
the sides and ends, and flooring OF
galvanized iron for the bottom. Set
this in the ground under shed near
where the hogs are fed and fill to a
depth Of about 10 inches with water
and on top of this place half an inch
of crude oil.
During summer and fall, and even on
real warm days In winter, hogs will
gladly use this to wallow In If shut
away from mudholes, and 1t is sure
death to lice and skin diseases The
advantage of this tub over pouring the
crude oil into mudholes as has been
suggested, Is that it is more economical
and is cleaner. besides being more ef-
fective.
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To get the best results in grinding
an AK We must have long, thin bevel,
says correspondent Of the American
Cultivator. To have this bevel usable
the tool must be of the best steel, prop
erly tempered. Now to the second point.
We say that our bevel must vary ac-
cording to the hardness or softness of
the wood to be worked. Why? Be
cause In an ak the cutting edge simply
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Dipping hogs is at best nasty work,
andby providing properly constructed
bath tub much, If not all, of this work
may be avoided, says the Prairie Far
mer. Construct tank of any width
and length you please, just so it is large
enough, but be careful not to get 1t
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teshps of the Dreadnaught class but added that salts
factory agreements for Elimination of could
be reached with the other great naval powers at The
Hague the Government would omit Of the three and
content itself with two ships The incl
dent establishes the good faith of Great Britain In asking
that the question of limitation of armaments shall be
considered at The Hague and 1t will probably encourage
other nations to align themselves with the United King
DOM 1t is understood that Italy and Span whose rela
tions with England close and sympathetic Joined
with her in the request and would be glad to
practical disarmament scheme not only discussed, but
also actually adopted. France and Russia are quite
willing to have the subject introduced and debated but
have faith that any conclusion will be reached IT,
indeed, they desire 1t to be reached at this time As
for Germany and Austria Hungary, they said to be-
they have been from the first resoutey opposed not
only to any actual Of disarmament but to
discussion of the subject at The Hague In the most
purely academic way-New York Tribune
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perts watched Tantia's treasure. 1
was not surprised that the shikarees
avoided the spot, though 1t was known
that Tantia had long ago lifted his Ill
gotten gains and planted them else
whara
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Yiela of an olixe rr.n.

The average yield Of an olive tree Ia
two bushels. which give two gallons of
oil.
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Send mel It IL
a prophets pray.
er. No potboiler
ever prays it
We b We the
world fairly well
preacherized, now
let US Christianize
1t.
Praying is sim
ply opening up
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INCREASE IN CIGARETTE SMOKING.

EN years ago the number Of cigars and
cigarettes manufactured and sold in the
United States was about the same-a little
more than 4,0O0OOO,OO0 Of each. For three
years after that the record for the cigarette
was slowly decreasing one, while that of
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For the consideration of the edit
ors" prescribed the heeler. but he
found same short or said commodity,
he thlnks.-Yale Record.
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The long run seems 70 demonstrate
that the man who was q little stlngy
displayed more sense than those more
generouA
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OrthowrnDhv.

The comparative of broke Is broker;
the superlative Is pawnbroker.-Wis-
consln Sphinx.
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DISARMAMENT.

the most practical step thus far
taken by any nation toward reduction or
limitation of ornaments is that which has
just been taken by the British Government.
In the years naval estimates the First
Lord of the Admiralty asked for an appro-
y,riation for tha hu;idino of thraa non, hof
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rHB acoNaRpss1oNAL REooRp. y

- r. STILLINGs, the public printer of the
"a United States, makes the interesting ggges
1 IVE tion that popular edition of the Congress
sional Record be issued for the benefit of
kITXyIN persons who cannot do not the Record
V@AlM9% as 1t Is now In his report the probable
cost, Mr. Stings suggests that the new
edition should contain only the debates In the House and
the Senate.
At hrst thought, and to many persons the idea Of
popular edition" Of such serious publication as the
Congressional Record is amusing as would be popu-
lar edition Of Locke the Human Understanding" or
Combes Constitution of Man." nevertheless 1t is worth
considering Although there are many great newspapers
in the United States and although they maintain news
bureaus at Washington is still true that the only COM
pete and orderly report Of the dongs of Congress to be
found anywhere Ia In the Congressional Record In
England even the minor provincial newspapers print
long reports Of the dongs in Parliament In the order In
which things occurred In this country hardly any news
paper does tnot the metropolitan journals Here
the custom is to single out of the Washington news that
which Is picturesque sensational and feature" It.
The result that hardly get orderly and COM
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to rub of the wire edge and save rub
bing on the finer stone is bad one
even when the stone Is very fine grit,
as 1t disturbs the edge hbers and
roughens them up into little saw teeth
which soon chew of in use.