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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

The Washington Pure Food Com
mission has started on state wide
campaign against butchers who use
preservatives. The movement has
received large impetus through the
conviction of seventeen offenders in
Seattle for dootoring of hamburger
steak with "freezum. The aggregate
fines assessed against them was $1O,-
100. The evidence was obtained by
Deputy Commissioner Will II. Adams.
He says he has already collected sam
pies from butchers in Aberdeen, Ho.
quiam, Centralia. Chehalis, Olympia
and Tacoma, on which at least sixty
can te convicted. The meat men
have been treating putrid scraps with
chemicals and selling them to the
public.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

1t sometimes costs too much to get
rich. There are other things more
valuable than money and when those
ether things are sacrificed for the sake
sf money, the price paid is too high.
In the lust for wealth men not un-
often lose all sympathy with and
consideration for others and also lose
all interest in public affairs except as
they financially affect them. When
all this allowed to 60 on unchecked the
soul shrivels up and becomes as hard
and metallic as the coin itself after
which men grasp.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
Sacrifice

Three and one half acres more or
less on Main street Milton. nearly the
entire tract in first class fruit trees.
mostly young; the entire tract In a
high state of cultivation.
A fine nine room house, modern In
every way; good barn, holds four
tons hay and room for four head Of
stock. All nicely fenced, neatly
painted, good water right with place.
One of the best homes in the city.
Close to churches and schools.
This is bargain at $7500, $4,000
cash; s per cent on deferred pay.
ments.
Progressive Realty Go.
Sole agents, Milton Oregon.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

An authority IN western univer'
sity declares that too much prosperity
allows students to buy motor cars,
and that their studies suffer in con-
sequence. He apparently holds that
work and taste of hardship will keeI
in check the natural propensity of the
average student to get into mischief.
No one can deny that speeding car
is a terrible incentive to the fast life.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

President Taft has set foot on foreign
soil and no catastrophe has followed.
The foundations of the mighty deep
have not been shattered, neither ha We
the heavens fallen. This must be
quite a shock to those people who
thought no president should visit an
other country because no president
ever had. Perhaps it is just as we'll
that an intelligent. progressive nation
has shown that it is superior to such
unreasoning preiudices.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

Forty seven Chinese students, an in
stallment of several hundred that are
coming have started from Peking for
the United States. These young men
will 60 to various institutions OF
higher education, and as they are
selected by competitive tests from the
brightest youths of the Celestial king.
dom it may reasonably be expected
that they will make their mark in
scholarship here.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05
CHOICE PROPERTY FOR SALE
Bargains Which are Offered by the
Athena Land Company.
Farm Lands.

705-An estate of 480 acres Of the
finest land in Umatilla county. Album
dant water supply-hot and cold water
ten room house modern and we'll
appointed. About 40 acres of good
alfalfa land. The farms adjacent to
this are all selling for 800 per acre.
This place can be had for $85 per acre
il taken at once. If you want home
let us show you this Immediately.
700-560 acres of fine wheat land
good water--eight room house-good
barn and out houses-plaoe highly
improved-on the railroad and only
one mile from the station. $65 per
acre.
City Property.
505-$1100 for nine room house
in Alternative blocks from Main
street and half block from the school
building. You can not buy the mat
erial in the house for what we ask for
the entire place.
If you have something to sell OF
trade tell us about it. 1t will not hurt
either of us and it may be an advan-
tage to both Of us.
ATHENA LAND co.
Box 274. Phone 355.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

As showing the wealth producing
capacity of Pacific coast states, crop
reports for 1908 place the value of the
agricultural and horticultural pro-
ducts of San Joaquin county, CAL.
alone at $16. 1854, ,447.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

Some day the world will really come
to an end, and it will be just the
luck of those pro phets not to be Oh the
Job at the time.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

If Halley's comet. which is already
Leginning to scare some timid people;
would but produce the same effect
upon delinquent subscribers to news
papers and make them pay up, it
would be financial benefit as we'll as
an astronomical curiosity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

People continue to fall victims to
the Spanish prisoner" swindle.
That is what they get for reading
the newspapers.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1909-11-05

For Sale--A half section of wheat
land, $50 acres in cultivation, at $18
per acre. Terms, $4,000 cash. balance
on time. James Bryan. Athena.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10

Ir n O e h eel e J. S Is naval
h is o y he golden dream t da dy hop o have
plea of
ape n
ap n al o.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10

Hon. Peter. Cushman Jones is today
observing he ,2nd anniversary of his
birth.
Few people familiar with his bust
ness and general activity would sup
pose mat he had passed the three
seore-and-ten" mark, but such is the
case, In view of his arrival at this
milestone in such good health and
strength, and with such promise that
all will go well for years to come-Mr.
Jones is today receiving the congratu-
lations of many friends.
An important decision arrived at by
Mr. Jones today Zone also of general
public interest) is that on December 81
he will retire completely from busi-
ness. At present he Is an officer or
director or both, in number of plan
tation and business enterprises, includ-
ing the large house of Brewer & Com
pany and Bank of Hawaii. His res
possibilities in all of the enterprises
with which he is connected will be
transferred to the P. C. Jones, Limited,
and looked after by that corporation.
Mr.. Jones came o the islands from
/ Boston nearly fifty-seyen years ago,
when a mere boy, and has literally
grown up with the country" Few
if any-men have been more pro-
minently identified with the business,
political and religious life of Honolulu
J than he; and the work of few in these
lines have been of such vast and far
reaching importance
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10

IN COLLISION
(Associatcd Press Gable to The Star)

HAMPTON ROADS, December 10.
United States battleships Georgia
and Washington were in collision near
here today. Beyond the s;raining OF
rivets no damage was done.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
SIERRA
COMING
STARS EXCLUSIVE REPORT OF
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO Is CON-
FIRMED TODAY.

A cable received today by w. NJ.
Gfffard of w. G. Irwin & Co., confirms
The Stars exclusive report of several
weeks ago to the effect that the S. S.
Sierra is to be put on the local run.
The cable is from Spreckels and
says: Have made a contract for fit
ting the Sierra for the Honolulu SER
vice. Full particulars by mall
The full particulars referred to were,
most Of them, published in The Star
which announced the letting of the
contract above noted some weeks ago.
The sudden reannouncement today is
regarded by some as designed to have
an effect on the Coastwise suspension
mass meeting this afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10

OF LIFE
(Assoctatcd Press cable to The starr

GUAM, December 10.-An earth
quake shook this island today, wreck
ing the hospital. No lives were lost.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
AUTHORIZING
PRESIDENT TO
PUNISH ZELAYA
(AssociGted Press Gable o The StGr)

WASHINGTON December Rayner today
authorizing the President President
punish
the revOlutonss, if the facts such punishment
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10

Overcrowding of schools ali owe,
the Territory is problem that has
engaged the serious consideration o;
IS perintendent BaabWt for scme tine
past.
Believing that guch ,Jwaiag
reduces the educativs value cf the
schools, Mr.. Babbitt has addressed
letters to principals of schools, ad-
vising them that the admissions be
reduced to make the attendance of
pupils approximate somewhat to the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
NEW RICE MILL.

The X. YamamoJo Rice Mill is the
largest as well as the finest In the
islands. All the machinery is Of the
very latest pattern. The famous
Tengu Rice is cleaned at this mill.
With the large cleaning capacity they
are able to handle considerable out
side particular work which they guar
antee.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10

normal capacity of the accommoda-
ton.
A letter to Mrs, Overend, principal
of the Waipahu school, has brought
a response that raises several impor-
tant questions aside from that of eff
ficiency in the imIarting of ordinary
school instruction.
Are the schools to be regarded as
charitable institutions Mr.. Babbitt
Continued on Page three)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
nHRHHHRHAEHRBRHHAn
NO OPIUM In CllAMBERLAIN'S 5
COUGH REMEDY.

There is not a particle of opium or
other narcotic in Chamberain's Cough
Remedy, and never has been since 1t
was first offered to the public. 1t is
as safe a medicine for child as for
an adult. For sale by all dealers, Ben
son, Smith G Co., agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
SPECIAL SALE SATURDAY.

Special sale on Saturday of in
fants' blankets at Sachs Dry Goods
CO. 81 . blankets will be sold for
CSC, D.n't neglect to take advantage
Of tie doll contest" It is gaining
In popularity every day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
HAnu1HHsaHEaaHHHKn 4
U. S. COASTWISE
NAVIGATION LAW

The public is invited to at
tend meeting to discuss a pc
tition to Congress to suspend
the operation Of the Coastwise
Navigation laws in their Te,a-
ton to Hawaii, in the makai
pavilion of the Alexander Young
building this afternoon at four
o'clock.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
-

Have your typewriter casn regis.
ters and adding machines repaired by
the Office Supply Co. They have a
complete repair department for this
work.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-12-10
How About These
Island Children?

REDUCE THE
ROLLS TO NORMAL ATTEN DANCE FOR THE ROOM AVAIL
ABLE-NRs OvEREND RAISES INTERESTING QUESTIONS OF
RESULTS TURNED AWAY FROM SCHOOL
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Whx Watch sprina. erssk.

The handspring of watch does not unwind at uniform rate, but inter- mittently It is subjected to a sudden jerk at every tick--four times per sec ond for my Elgin watch. This makes three hundred and forty-five thousand six hundred times per day, and over one hundred and twenty-six million times per year. This operating con- dition is analogous to others discussed in Rents Mechanical Pocketbook," |" under the heads of Relation of the Elastic Limit of Endurance Under Re- peated Stresses and Resistance of Metals to Repeated Shocks Among other things, 1t says: Another long that rupture may be caused by a suc- cession of shocks or impacts none of which alone would be sufficient to cause it. Iron axles, the piston rods of steam hammers and other pieces of metal subject to continuously repeated shocks invariably break after cer- tain length of service. They have "a in testing iron by repeated stresses (not impacts) that in one case four hundred thousand applications of a stress of five hundred centners to the square inch caused rupture, while a similar bar remained sound after for ty- eight million applications of stress of three hundred centners to the square inch. (One centner equals one hundred and ten and two-tenths pounds.) The handspring of a watch is not only un- der a considerable tensile stress, but also under bending stress when sud- denly released. then immediately stop ped by the escapement mechanism. It is then probable that it's molecular CO., hesive power deteriorates in a manner similar to those auoted.--Scientifc American.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Christmas Trees in England.

Only at Sandringham, in the greatest home of England, and in the restau- rants does the Christmas trees as a social institution remain. Like most of the earlier Victorian fashions, near ly all of which had German origin, the idea has ceased to appeal to a genera tion in which even the children are reaiists and which prefers its gifts fin the more solid form of checks, motor cars and aeroplanes-none of which can safely or conveniently be hung upon a tree.
 At Sandringhan,. however, where a royal and gracious chatelaine insists on the strict observance of tradition, the Christmas tree is stin the crown ing event tn day of simple domestic joys. It is Invariably enormous, is erected in the center of the great ball. room, it's roots planted firmly in a large square box and it's top touching the painted ceiling. and 1t is the queens privilege and pleasure to touch the switch that drapes the tree in a shining glory of electric illumination. Sometimes for the baby members of the party tiny Christmas trees are provided in addition to the monster, and in real German fashion, too, small tables, one for each person present. are set out all round the room, fur nfshed with presents and the inevitable surprises. s."-Bystander.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
DIAPEPSIN ENDS STOMACH MISERY
Indigestion Heartburn Gas and Stomach Headache Vanish You Feel fine in Five Minutes-A Prompt Cure
 ach Trouble Awaits Any Reader of the Bulletin.

digests your meals when your stomach can't. A single dose will digest all the food you eat and leave nothing to ferment or sour and upset the stom- ach.
 Get a large 50-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin from your druggist and start taking now, and in little while you will actually brag about your healthy, strong Stomach, for you then can eat anything and every thing you want without the slightest discomfort or misery, and every par ticle of impurity and Gas that is in your stomach and intestines is going to be carried away without the use of laxatives or any other assistance.
 Should you at this moment be suf- fering from Indigestion or any stom- ach disorder, you can get relief within five minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

DO you believe in leap year pro- posals, Mir Barclay2"
 Eileen MeIchor,s brown eyes looked mischieyous. If there was depth of wistfulness underneath the mischief David Barclay was not in the mood to notice or understand it.
 Do I believe in their existence or in their resuits2" His smile was somewhat scornfuI. Why suppose If girl wants to ask man to marry her she sometimes does it. As for the result. I presume it's a question of temperament as to whether he throws the bait or catches it.
 This wasn't at all what Eileen Mei- cher meant. Her eyes grew more earn est. But why shouldn't woman have the same right as man, honest ly? It's always puzzled me abstract edly.'
 David Barclay laughed good-hu- moredly Its the propriety you're questioning. is it2 Oh, you women with your interminable why's! Gus tom is custom, I suppose, and I fancy that's your answer, Man began it, didn't he? Who made the first pro- posal anyway"
 Eileen shrugged her shoulders. Evil dently his questioning was more ab- stract than hers. You are making fun of me-" she said, "and was a lit- tie bit in earnest"
 He was a chivalrous fellow in spite of his contempt for a style of girl which he thought she was affecting, and when he detected a hurt tone in her last words he melted at once.
 My dear Miss Melchor," he answer ed. 'I never made fun of honest questions. but yours didn't sound like you"
 T know it." said little Eileen, but honestly wanted information and a mans idea. Cousin Lettie and some of her friends were talking about it last night, and they found three cases where the girl had proposed to the man and a happy marriage had fol- lowed. I've been wondering if the average, or the women stronger mind ed, or if neither of them had to be different from other people"
 David Barclay was thinking. He began to realize that the little girl be- side him was in earnest. Could she be in love with someone of whom he did not kno'y, and did shc really want his advice?
 They were old friends, he and she, almost enough so for him to ask her why sine wanted his opinion. Once, 8 long time ago, he had asked her a question that was more important than this, one that she had not an- swered as he wished. She was very young then, so young that now when they met again after a long absence on his part they each. fancied the oth- CT had forgotten. He found he could meet her again calmly, even be alone with her and act like friend merely;
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
CIRCULATION
CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS LATEST
 ENDEAVOR.

The farmers of the Third congress sional district should appreciate the effort being made by Congressman Higgins to have them reap a direct and permanent advantage from the scientific bureau of the agricultural department at Washington. A des- patch from Washington says that Congressman Higgins has taken up with the agricultural department the matter of having the soil of Windham and New London counties surveyed. This work is under the direct super vision of Prof. Milton Whitney, soil physicist and chief of the bureau of soils, which is subdivision of the agricultural department. The purpose of the survey is to determine what can be grown on the different soils to the best advantage, what fertilizers or plant foods are necessary to get the best results from the variety of soils in the section surveyed, and the soils are so analysed as to furnish a cor rect guide to the farmer or cultivator. The section surveyed is plotted A map is made showing water courses and elevations, wooded areas and highways and the qualities of all soils
 Congressman Higgins has applied to the department for this survey. There are many requests from different sec- tions of the country, but when se- cured it will prove of great advantage to the farmer result in the using of lands that are now unproductive, in- crease the value of all agricultural lands in the district and be a trust worthy and detailed directory of farm ing possibilities
 Few men know what the character of the soil is and what may be culti- vated thereon with the greatest suc- cess. This scientific charting of these two counties will be of permanent value to those who work the land. The Idea that the New England farm has deteriorated to point beyond re- demption is already discredited, and this careful examination of the land end its quality will give new impetus to farming in this part of Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
King LeopOId's Fortune.

The passing of Leopold IT., king of the Belgians. is not likely to be fol- lowed by any extraordinary political consequences. It is practically certain that Prince Albert, who will take the oath of office next Thursday. will as- sume the official routine of the kingly function with no greater and, perhaps, even less disturbance to the surface flow of governmental affairs than is occasioned by change of presidents in the United States. Attention is inore particularly directed to the late kings family affairs than to the polit- ical problems involved in his demise.
 When Great Britain refused to accept the task of opening Up the Congo re- zion, by mutual agreement of inter- ested powers the newly formulated Af- rican state was. placed under charge of Leopold. and the Belgian king as- stunned g sort of personal suzerainty of the vast region. The Congo State
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

was managed on business principles, and on such business principles, accord ing to general reports, as had small populations. Civic conditions in the area have. in fact, been a standing scandal during the past decade, Leo- pold. according to general belief, &C., cumulated an enormous personal for tune from the exploitation of the re- sources of the African state, and it is over the disposal of this fortune that a bitter and prolonged contest is certain to be engaged
 It is authentically reported that this leading millionaire of Belgium, after dividing $3.000,000 among his three surviving daughters by his first wife, had turned over very large part of the residue to his second consort-the Baroness Yaughn-and her two chill dren. A great proportion of the assets are believed to consist in American and French gilt-edged securities. and it is in these investments, supposedly, that the bequests to his morganatic consort are placed. The report is also current that Leopold had created a stock company of his estates in order more effectually to assure the carrying out of plans for the disposal of his properties following his death. As as before been remarked, the kingship is likely to pass without ripple, but over the millions accumulated by Leo- pold, the head of the rubber trust, a prolonged and bitter fight is certain.- Baltimore American.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
THE BULLETINS DAILY STORY
PUT TO THE TEST

| but in the depths of his heart he knew he had not forgotten, that he never would forget.
 Your words still surprise me some what" he said. and she wondered why his voice had grown gentle. and yet don't see, honestly, why the woman shouldn't have the chance when she wants to use 1t, as well as man. I don't think she need be stronger minded. necessarily, nor he of weaker character. I think they might be just ordinary people like, for instance. you and me"
 How had he dared? The blood seemed to have rushed to his heart and to be pounding there unmercifui- ly.
 Eileen MeIchor had grown pale. or no was if his fancy?
 T wonder howl. don't believe-the woman wouldn't have the courage" she said, and he believed her voice trembled. '1f-the man didn't care. wouldn't she just want to die of shame? Wouldn't she have to?"
 Why any more than man n a similar positionT' he questioned. "Re- member, we were putting them on an equal footing"
 'But woman's shame is terrible"
 "A mans may be-" he persisted. Don't you believe men can suffer-"
 And if woman has made a man suffer. you think the man ought to be given the same chance-in the ab- stract?'
 "Perhaps direct, too. Why not?' Was he helping or hindering her? What did she want to say2
 'nBut men are braver than women when it comes to putting affection to a test"
 ~Pm not so sure. They have the ad- vantage of custom and conventionali- ty. A woman who dared it with those obstacles would be far braver than the average man."
 She caught her breath sharply and the crimson color came sweeping over her face and neck. "Mr. Barclay" she said, and her voice was almost inaudi- ble, Fl don't know how to say it. Will you marry me"
 He looked straight into her eyes and kept his arms away from her by force of will. '"Yes." he said. gently. T will. When?"
 "Any-any time" she faltered, and when her eyes brimmed over and the drops fell on her dress he knew her woman's pride had broken for the time being, ,and the love of his manhood need be held in leash no longer. But, the thought that was in his mind found expression in words as well.
 You were always the dearest wom- an ever knew" he said. Nov l know you are the bravest one"
 But they both knew that she had been brave only because love had car- ried all before 1t and conquered the woman's shame in her heart before she could show it to him.-Boston Post.