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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
AN INSULT TO VOTERS.

One of the strongest arguments IN
favor of Statement No. / is the anony.
nous screed sent out by its enemies.
1t is equally an argument for the init
iative and referendum, and the pri-
mary law, for it attacks both and,
incidentally, proves The Journals re-
iterated contention that the present
movement, though nominally against
popular choice of senator, is equally
hostile to the primary law, the right
of the people to initiative laws and their
right to veto bills or appropriations
through the referendum. The circu'
lars are of some value, because they
disclose enough to make it certain
that if an unpledged legislature ever
convenes at Salem the AK of destruo-
tion will at once be applied to every
popular right that the people now en-
joy.
The circulars are powerful argu-
ment for Statement No. l because of
their character and because of the
methods employed. They are unsigned,
which means that the men who sent
them out ale ashamed of them. These
men are skulkers. shrinking from the
public gaze and ashamed of their
propaganda. They are in hiding in
dark places and are doing their work
behind mask and dark lantern, just
as burglars do. They refuse to father
their own words and send them out
nameless foundlings, laid as it were
on peoples doGrsteps. Honest men,
working in an honest cause are never
skulkers; they do not stink. like jack
ais, along the by-ways, but like men,
stand in the open. beneath the sun
light. proud of their cause and looking
the public steadily in the eye. There
are, of course, few meu who honest
ly and candidly oppose Statement No.
l., but are they not, when they con-
template these unfathered, unclaimed.
doorstep circulars, sent out by Port
land political losses to houest people,
heartily ashamed of the company in
which they find themselves?
Worse still than the fact that they
are unfathered are the uttelanoes of
these founding circulars. 1t is not
surprising that those who issued
them were unwilling to stand sponsor.
Every line is an insult to the reoipi-
ent, in that it underestimates the in
telligence of the people of Oregon and
directs at them not argument, nor rea-
son, but mass of silly drivel, direct
ed at prejudice and essaying the hum
orous. 1t is evidently the work of
city politicians, who never come in
contact with farmers and other of the
plain people. These country folks
have libraries now, read newspapers
and con the magazines. Their stand
ard of intelligence is not the low, un-
lettered sort that the circulars mistake @
it to be. They are the peers in under
stan ding of their urban neighhors. as
the skulking promoters of the doorstep
circulars will later discover. OF
them, 56,834 threw their ballots for
the primary law and they knew what
it meant then and know now, without
instruction from an unfathered screed,
which nobody owns and mona would
claim. .-Portland Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

A prominent merchant of Dayton
estimates that there are at least 3, 900
sacks of potatoes in the county more
than will be demanded for local con-
sumption and that at present there is
no market for the product, says the
Dispatch, This means total loss to
our producers of aproduot that should
ordinarily briDg $4,000 With de-
natured alcohol plant established in
Dayton, or some other point i'll the
country, a demand would DO created
for such products The probable loss
of last seasons overorop of potatoes
would be sufficient to install dena-
tured alcohol plant with capacity
sufficient to handle all the surplus
products of our orchards and truck
matches.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
Helix Pioneer Dead.

Whitaker o. Meter, who for a
quarter of century was resident of
Umatilla county, died at his home
near Helix, Sunday at the age of "A
years. He crossed the plains to Cali
foInia in 1850 and few years later
he came north to Oregon, remaining
here few years, after which he re,
turned to California for 10 years
residence, He returned to Oregon 2t
years ago and had been a resident OF
Umatilla county since. He leaves {
wife and three children. The children
are Mrs. G. l.. Humphreys of Salem
Mrs. w. H. Dale of Helix and G. W
Meteer of Albee. Two sons, Franz
and Arthur Meteer, are dead.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

The 81 900, 900 in back taxes the
estate of Mershall Field will pay to
Cook county, Illinois, is Que of the
largest payments of the kind in the
history of the country, if not the larg
est. Upon the death of the rich mer-
chant list of his securities was filed
in probate court aud there it trans
pired that securities bad not been
maid,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

Pilot Rocks new paper the News, is
at hand. 1t takes 'stiok" of non
pareil type at the head of the editorial
page to give the names Of the owners
OF the sheet, but the name of the news
rustler is modestly omitted. While
his name is mot written there" ne
counts as much as the whole bunch
of stock holders and if he keeps up the
pace be is trotting in, they will DO
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
No Use to Die.

81 have found that there is no use
to die of lung trouble as long as you can
get DR.. Kings New Discovery" says
Mrs. ]. P. White. of Rushboro, Pa.
81 would not be alive today only for
that wonderful medicine. 1t loosens
up a cough quicker than anything else,
and cures lung disease even after the
case is pronounced hopeless. F" This
most reliable remedy for coughs and
colds, la grippe, asthma, bronchitis and
hoarseness, is sold under guarantee at
Palace Drug Company's Store. SOC
and $1.OO. Trial bottle free.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

Man Zan Pile Remedy comes ready
to use, in collapsible tube, with noz-
zle. One application soothes and heals,
reduces inflammation and relieves
soreness and itching. Price SOC. Sold
by Pioneer Drug Store.
80 Days Trial $1.00 is the offer on
Pinules. Relieves Back ache, Weak
Back, Lame, Back, Rheumatic pains.
Best ON sale for Kidneys, Bladder and
Blood. Good for young and old, Sat-
isfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Sold by Pioneer Drug Store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
ATHENA. ORE. MARCH b.. 1908
With the announcement of the Cal

Iu6 Va VIZ ONh
didacy of l.. L. Mann and Claude
Steen, both anti-Statement No. ! men
the fight in the republican ranks on
the legislative part Of the ticket is on
in that camp for nominations at the
hands of the voters in the primary
election. The other candidate, Hon.
G. A. Barrett of this city is an avowed
Statement No /. man, and was elect
ed to the legislature two years ago by
an overwhelming majority, princi-
pally because be took the pledge. We
understand that Mr.. Steen stands in
opposition to the statement, but that
Mann is employing the politicians
dodge i. e. that be will Support for
United States Senator the republican
receiving the highest number OF
votes" Right there is where Mr..
Mann and his Fulton machine hackers
will fall down. This machine endea-
vors to thwart majority rule of the
people which is protected only through
Statement No. ], by cunning use of
the pledge to the extent to which it
will deceive the voter into electing
legis lators favorable to machine rule,
the election of United States Senators
by the old oriupt methods, and the
resurrection of all rank political. .prac-
tices which Statement No / abolishes.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
The Lucky Quarter

Is the one you pay out for box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
bring you health that's more precious
than jewels. Try them for headache,
biliousness, constipation and ma
laria. If they disappoint you the
price will be cheerfully refunded at
Palace Drug Company's store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

compelled to add a couple Of pages
more to accommodate his tefore- e-break
fast-work. He's hummer and SO is
his sheet. @
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
T. T. Geer
For Congress.

For Republican nomination for con-
gress in Second district. Liberal ap-
preparations for waterways, equal
opportunities for labor and capital,
and governmental control of corpora
tioue,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
Fred w. Hendley
present incumbent.

Recorder of Conveyances.
Candidate for denomination by the
Republican party at the coming pri-
mary election to be held April u, 1908.
Get DeWitt's Cartolized Witch
Hazel Salve-it is good for piles.
Sold by Palace Company.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
To Beautify Cemetery.

Nearly $4,000 has already been
pledged by citizens of Pendleton for
the identifying of Olney cemetery
This movement was started through
the oity council, which appointed a
committee to oclleut the money. Be-
fore the next meeting of the council
it is thought that the required amount
will have been subscribed and ar
rangemens can then be made to water
the cemetery this year.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

Kodol is today the best known rem
edy for all disorders of the stomach,
such as dyspepsia, heart burn, souI
stomach and belching of gas. Sold
here by Palace Drug Company.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
Listen

and remember the next time you suffer
from pain-caused by damp weather.
when your head nearly bursts from
neuralgia-try Ballard's Snow Lini-
ment. 1t will cure you. A prominent
business man of Hampstead, Texas,
writes: 81 have used your liniment.
Previous to using it l was a great suf-
ferer from Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
I am pleased to say that now am free
from these complaints. I am sure 1
owe this to your liniment. Sold by
Palace Drug Company.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
Frank K. Welles
T. D. Taylor
present incum ben t. }
For Sheriff.

Candidate for denomination by the
Republican party at the coming pri-
mary election 10 be held April II, 1908.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

Man Zan Pile Remedy. Price SOC is
guaranteed. Put up ready to use.
One application prompt relief to any
form of piles. Soothes and heals.
Sold by Pioneer Drug Store.
Zolock, the famous standard bred
light harness racer, will make the sea-
son at Walla Walla, where he will re-
main until July 1.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

Here comes the Spring Winds to
chap, tan and freckle. Use Pinesalve
Carboilzed. (Acts like poultice) for
outs sores, burns, chapped skin. Sold
by Pioneer Drug Store.
Kodol is a scientific preparation of
vegetab bic acids with natural digestants
and contains the same juices found in
a healthy stomach. Each dose will
digest more than 5000 grains of good
food. Sold by Palace Drug Company.
Don't cough your head off when you
can get guaranteed remedy in Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup. 1t is especial
ly recommended for children as it is
pleasant to take, is a gentle laxative
thus expelling the phlegm from the
system. For coughs, colds, Group,
wbooping cough, hoarseness and all
bronchial trouble. Guaranteed. Sold
by Pioneer Drug Store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, small
safe. sure little liver pills. Sold by
Palace Drug Company.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
c. A. Barrett
For State Representative.

Candidate for denomination by the
Republican party at the coming pri-
mary election to be held April IL, 1908.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
Gilbert w. Phelps
:L1

Candidate for re nomination by the
Republican party at the coming pri-
mary election to be held April II, 1908.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

the distinct difference between
VIKING SYSTEM" apparel and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13

most conservative will instantly recognize
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-13
IHE YOUNG NJ A N

Of critical taste in dress, be it ultra or
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
TIMELY WARNING TO
DEMOCRATS TO VOTE
(Houston Post.)

| 1t is safe to say there are at leas1
! 100000 democrats in the Southern
+ States who do not usually go to the
! polls on election day If these
, votes were added to the total, the
/ democratic party would have a ire
/ mendous popular majority in the APP
preaching election, and a tremendous
popular majority, in the event OF
democratic victory would exert a
great influence upon congress.
Four years ago. it was not neces-
sary for the Pennsylvania republicans
to vote 10 a man to carry the State
for the republican ticket, but they
voted just the same and piled up the
unprecedented majority of SOC, 600. If
the people of Texas would qualify to
vote and then vote, now and then the
democrats could do something hand
some in a great National contest for
the rule OF the people.
The Post has often urged the i'm
portance of every democrat voting, not
that any of the nominees are in the
slightest danger, but because it is
the proper thing to do. Mr.. Bryan
{ sounds a warning that the Post has
often urged when he says the light
voting in the South is constantly used
by the republicans as reason for
the reduction of Southern representa-
ton Republican demagogues inyar-
iably declare that the small vote of
the Southern states is due to the sup
preston of the negro votes and many
meager1y informed people believe
the statement. And If the South is
ever despeiled of political power, it
will be due to the indifference of
democrats who do not take the trou-
bic TO vote on election day because
their votes do not seem to be neces-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
EVERY DEMOCRAT TO THE POLLS.

England expects duty inspiring message
flashed by Nelson from his flagship on entering an important engagement
the Of the to victory.
On Tuesday be battle
others
viii possibly the scale the right TO the left
rockrbbed majority,
Of Decc are A. work in this state led BY Tom watson and the Repub-
activity Watson. his
friends have had the enronery claim Georgia
he
the Democratic majority Overwhelming though be vote for
Of
As already pointed out in these columns requires majority OF the
thirteen electoral Herein lies
roll good for Taft Combine with this the Watson vote and the
problem actual majority becomes
In majority political party
the Legislature special session
College would without
deciding the destn the nation Bryan will have
The only plan good Georgia
march to the polls on next Tuesday and cast their votes for Mr. Bryan
would he we'll If The vote onld he made 50 large thai opposion in
would
maconens the of the sphere
No None
faithfully and fully Look there is Georgia standing like stone wall
ms time then Tor uure contests Inc principles which dnerentate the
Republican Democratic parties will exist
built Republican
will the Democratic party nerpose its influence between the people and
only achievements could haa the
o
Another result achieved polls
be make the popular Bryan majority
The attempt which is made perfodIealv to cut down the ntb
Georgia
for the Democratic ticket
point this sign that representation
high and that the cheated Q rights.
and John W Kern There can be no mistake made in that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
SUITS AND OVER-COATS

The stock of and overcoa with few excep-
lions. for exactly HALF PRICE. This means:
Mems Suits and Oyercoat formerly $3000 now =. $500
Mems Suits and Overcoats formerly $780, now $3.50
Mems Suits and Overcoats formerly $1,000 now . $1,000
Mems Suits and Overcoats formerly SIS co. now . . $50
Mems Suits and Oyercoats formerly $1,000 now . S 500
Mems Suits and Overcoat formerly $3.50, now j. S 3.75
Mems Suits and Ovecoats, formerly $500 now $50
The stock of boys with few exceptions will be
offered for EXACTLY HALF PRICE. This means:
Boys Suits and Overcoat formerly $780, now S 625
Boys Suits and Overcoats formerly $1,000 now . . . 500
Boys Suits and Overcoa formerly $3.50, now 3.75
Boys Suits and Overcoats formerly S. co. now -. 200
Boys Suits and Overcoats formerly 81 co. now . . $3.50
good little bunch of odds and ends mems and boys
will be almost given away clear them of way.
Entire stock Mems odd trousers will be offered for HALF
PRICE with just few exceptions.
Entire stock of boys knee trousers will be offered for HALF
PRICE with just few exceptions
Entire stock of $l.OO and S25 Cverval will be offered
for ........ ;. ). =. :. =. :. 75c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS

Entire stock of S 90 and Is Eclipse Shirts for 75c each
Entire stock of the $50 and $500 Eclipse Shirts ST CO.
Entire stock of SOC shirts and drawers Csc.
Entire stock of 75c shirts and drawers Soc
Entire stock of ST 90 shirts and drawers 75c.
Entire stock of ST Is shirts and drawers Csc.
Entire stock all other underwear similar reductions
Mems socks formerly ST co. now Csc pair.
Mems socks formerly SOC to 75c, now Csc pair
Mems socks formerly Csc to Csc. now l9c pair
Mems socks formerly Zoe, II lie pair
Mems socks formerly &c. now I0c pair.
Mems socks formerly l0c, Sc pair
i-nhre stock SOC neckwear at Csc.
Entire stock 75c neckwear at 45c.
Entire stock Sc, four-py linen collars 10c.
zoo pairs Csc four-py linen cuffs, Sc pair.
Entire stock gloves handkerhef supenders night robes anc
and other mems furnishings will be sacrificed
proportion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
SILKS AND WOODEN DRESS GOODS

The entire stock of fancy silks consisting of afeta waisngs
and sutng stripes and paids checks and figures will be closed
out for half price and little above
The entire stock of plain silks consisting of Messanes Tae
Sans, Satin OHomans Satin Duchess will be offered
for just little half price.
The entire stock of black Messalnes, Tafetas Satns Satin
Duchess ndias, ap Chnas Pongees etc. etc. will be offered
for just little over half prices
The entire stock of Broadclohs Panamas Batse Serges
Mohars Voles Wooden Tafetas Chevots Henngbone Wor-
ed. Cahmeles. Henettas. Silk Warp Evening Woolens Bril-
annes will be offered for little half price.
The stock of dress goods consisting of Ginghams
Chambay Percae Galateas Cotton Serge Feeces Flannel
ee Elder Downs Outings Kmona Cloths. will be offered
for just little half price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
LADIES SUITS
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR

Entire stock of Ladies and Chdrens hose of all the standard
and reliable makes which handle will be offered at tremendous
reductions.
Entire stock Of ladies and chdens underwear all new and
clean the best values and makes viii be offered for just little over
half price.
We will Offer several hundred garments of ladies' misses and
chdrens underwear odds and ends the prices of which were
from Z5c to 75c but which viii offer lOc per garment
Entire stock of kaysers fabric gloves all fresh and upo
date The prices 35c Soc Sc pair but we will clear them
all out for the ridiculous price of 25c per pair
The entire stock of Kid Gloves. Ribbons Belts. Bedngs
NeckTear. Purses Handbags Side and Back Combs Theatre
Scar Wells and Veng and all small will be sold great
reductions
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
Clothing Mercilessly Sacrificed

There hundred times many country
day who able clothes S. 90 so
who afford pay 90 $4,000
today either in need of clio
they have probably conclusion they will
able this winter srugency the
the scarcity
that going sell this clothing stock the
reductions that desirable
we'll made c thes We have only largest
clothing this part the agency
n
Read these prices then for yourself
me bus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01

Chairman Mack says that the Stan
dard Oil and the Republican managers
have made a compact by which the
Lands big fine is to be RENTED Ill
case Taft wins, in consideration of a
huge corruption fund being supplied
BY the Standard Whether or not the
contract is in so many words, the
fact remains that the Republican par
ty is the party of the corporations
against the people Such a deal
would be entirely in harmony with its
record.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01

All skirts will be suits
pettoats will be
All chidrens coats will be reduced almost half
We
$4,000 which will
We have were formerly
5000 to $1,000 which we will close out for $780,
small lot former seasons worth from
$1,000 to $500, will sell for
chldrens white and colored
bear skin will be e "a ha fprice
Lingerie Waists and lace waists
will be offered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01

Replying to the implied sheer of the
Baltimore Sun in its words every
now and then somebody drops another
500 in the Bryan cup" the Macon
Telegraph says: Every now and
then some trust drops another $780,
600 in the Republican till, but the
sound is mufied and no one hears it. :"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01

The constitution OF the night riders
organization has been found in Ten
nessee. according to news dispatch
BY the same authority it is averred
that the same constitution control:
the tobacco. cotton and fish night rid
ing organizations This is really toe
much of a fish story.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
sary for victory.

sdFy lot YlcIOry.
Mr. Bryan should receive a full vote
this year for the moral effect of &
large popular majority in the event
of his election 1t would greatly
strengthen his hands for the reforms
to which the democratic party is
pledged And if the republicans
should be successful, the full vote
would be equally desirable because
it would greatly diminish the influence
of the republican argument for a
reduction of Southern representation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01

Does Judge Hines, the Populist who
has the place by appointment as spec
ial attorney for the railroad commits
sion, have no sense of decency when
he holds a Democratic office and pro-
poses to vote for Watson? 1t looks
like Hines is on the pension roll OF
Democracy, yet is giving aid and COM
fort to an enemy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01

ions for it. This opinion is sometimes
heard in the halls of Congress. Sec
rotary Of Agriculture Wilson, who
says: I'VE are now using in one year
as much wood as grows in three,
with only twenty years of virgin
growth in sight" This is an alarm
ing prediction, but Chief Forester Pin
chot thinks it is too favorable. He
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01
HATS

Entire stock of s. 90 hats including the famous Hawes So 90 the
world will offer for $500 each
Entire stock of $500 Hats-all the best shapes-$125
All odds and ends in hats for about half price.
Entire stock Trunks and Travelling Bags great reductions
Men who need Of winter wearing apparel afford
to let this opportunity pass All stuff all lines will be
sold at similar reductions Some these goods all the
year round and this will be their opportunity.
The you the better the select FROM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-01

says the country is now consuming
100000, 100000 feet of lumber, board
measure. annually, which will exhaust
our supply of timber in fourteen years.
We cannot afford to run out of Am
erican lumber in fourteen, twenty or
thirty years. The awning supply must
be replenished Our bare hills must
be reforested on large scale When