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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

/ A hard worker of extraordinary en-
durance and Indispensable withal,, in
the desolate regions of the north
Where snow and ice reign throughout
most of the year, the Eskimo Of
husky" dog yet receives a bad name
from the men for whom he slaves witt
no,other reward than one slender mea
a day and bullet in the head wher
his five winters of service have worr
him out. Extreme ferocity, cannibal
ism, treachery and cowardice are the
charges brought against him. That
they are not without their basis IL
proved by an incident bordering on 9
tragedy that occurred at post of the
Hudson bay copany.
Boys Narrow Escape.
The four-year-old son of the agent
well wrapped in fur. left the post house
one day to play about the door. With
him was his faithful companion and
protector, big mastiff that the agent
had brought from England. The hus
kies that composed the post team oi
sledge haulers at first had attempted
to welcome the mastiff to their midst
in the very literal sense of chewing
him up; but, by dint of giving two OF
three of the pack good mauling, the
mastiff had established it, once and
for all, that he was not their meat. Sc
now. while the little boy romped in
the snow the huskies skulked about al
a safe distance. From out of the win
dow the childs mother glanced occa
sionally to see that all was well.
Suddenly there was commotion
that sent the mother to the door in a
frenzy of fear. One piercing scream
had come from the child, to be sue
ceeded by riot of yelps, snarls and
howls. The sight that greeted the
mother was appalling Her boy was
down, with the pack of huskies tum-
bling over one another to get to him,
while the big mastiff gallantly fought
to save his young charge from their
dripping fangs. The child. it was later
learned, had fallen on patch Of ice
and the huskies, ever on the alert for
an advantage to attack, had set upon
him in an instant. The big mastiff
sprang Immediately to the rescue.
Their lust for human flesh had over.
come the huskies fear of the mastiff /;
but while he could not save his charge
from being shockingly bitten, his
heroic onslaught upon the pack OF
maddened brutes prevented them from
tearing the boy to pieces on the spot
and thus enabled the mother to reach
her child before it was too late.
The next day the frosty air about
the post rang repeatedly to the reports
of rifle, and when the usual silence
that broods over the wilderness had
been restored, IL husky dogs lay dead
in the snow. 1t was an act not so much
of revenge as of protection; once q
husky gets taste of human blood, NO
person thereafter is safe in his vi
cinity.
Such is the treachery Of the dogs
that visitors are always warned not to
attempt to pet them. Even IL the dog
you are stroking does not take advan.
tage of the occasion to help himself to
mouthful of your flesh, the others
are likely to imagine that banquet is
in progress and make haste to partici.
pate, A driver that slips and falls
among the dogs while arranging their
harness is lucky IL the fangs Of all OF
them are not buried in him in the
twinkling of an eye.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
agIood ThIcker Than Water

The funeral ship conveying home.
ward for Christian burial the bodies
Of the brave men who had given their
lives for their country was steamins
out Of the port of Vera Cruz.
Admiral Cradock was going ashors
in steam launch from his flagship
when his eye caught sight of the fun
eral vessel. Instantly he commanded
his men, "Half-mast your flag, the
American dead are passing"
1t was merely an incident-not an
unusual one-yet with touch of sen.
timent that Americans must appre-
ciate; just another Of those gracious,
manly acts Of our British cousin which
serve to show the common sympathy
and kinship Of the Anglo-Saxons.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Rev. z. HesIop. boxes OF Dodda
Kidney Pills the swelling disappear,
ed and he felt himself again He says
he has been benefited and blessed by
the use Of Dodds Kidney Pills. Sew
eral months later he wrote: have
not changed my faith in your remedy
since the above statement was author
lied. Correspond with Rev. q. Hes
lop about this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent free.
Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
A Parrot Bank.

Three or four years ago parrot be.
longing to an old woman in Chester,
England, made such nuisance Of
herself that some one poisoned her.
The old woman had the dead bird
stuffed and placed on a perch in the
house. A few weeks ago she died OF
old age, and everything in her house
was sold at auction. The stuffed par
rot was bought by boy for six
pence, and when he got it home he
found about four thousand dollars in
1t. The old woman had used the dead
bird for bank. There is suit
against the boys father to recover the
money, but it is believed he will be
allowed to keep it.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
Don't Be Left.Handed.

It has been estimated that about one
boy out OF fifteen is left-handed when
he reaches the age of ten. This is
his mothers fault in not making him
use his right hand more during his ba
byhood. In Germany there are schools
where the boy is taught to be right
handed. Nearly all tools are made
for right-handed men, and the boy
who grows up left-handed will be
awkward.
If one can use both hands alike he
has an advantage in some things: but
1t seems as II nature intended the
right arm to do most Of the work.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

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After Night In Snow.
The effect was curious. The ten lit
tie mounds moved, and then were
transformed into as many dogs, which
uncurled themselves, arose and shook
the snow from their shaggy coats. An
other sharp call and they came bound
ing to the komatik. Kicking and cuff
ing them, the trappers got them into
the harness. To the loop at the free
end of the bride they buttoned the
sealskin traces, one of which extended
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

The oldest living school teacher in
New York state is said to be Nathan
Perry Beers. He is now 81; he retired
from his profession 10 years ago after
having taught for 65 years. When he
began teaching he was perhaps the
youngest teacher in the state, for he
received his first appointment as
teacher at the age of IA.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
Frse to onr Readers

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for
4Spage illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all
about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise
&C to the Proper Application of the Murine
Eye Remedies in Your Special Case. Your
Druggist will tell you that Murine Relieves
Sore Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't
Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for Soc.
Try 1t in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyelids and Granulation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
An Industrious Chan.

The song of the tree toad, which
can be heard anywhere in the country
on summer night. consists In calling
out; Sleep! Sleep! Sleepi" He
repeats this SO times minute when not
disturbed, and has been known to call
out 1000 times without rest In
stead Of putting persons to sleep he
keeps many awake with his free con-
certas. While his industry is worthy
Of praise. his sole object in singing
seems to be to hear his own voice. In
that he is like many men and women.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Cause.
II met Bill yesterday and he called
me hard name"
did you resent it?"
mo"
"Why not?" .,e.,
"He said was brick"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
ARE Won coNsrIpArEn,

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills have
proved their.worth for rs years. Test them
yourself now. Send for sample to 372 Pearl
st., Now York. ADV.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
SOMETHING NOVEL FOR BOYS
Youths Invention Reduces Hoop-RoII-
ing Stunt to Minimum Amount Of
Labor-Stick Does II.

The present-day tendency toward
the simplifcation of processes makes
itself felt in the playroom as we'll as
elsewhere. The small boy and girl are
encouraged to discard old-time meth
ods to devise something new. Not SO
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

ing was dizzy
and exhausted AZ
the least exer,
tion. Hands and
feet were cold
and he had such
a dragging sensa,
tion across the
loins that it was
difficult to move.
After using 5
box1y ~ rIpIdc
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

ease 10 as pure as the dew on a peach
blossom, as powerful as the heroic werks
or nature as searching as the peremptofy
demand OF the most exact science
(. Ask for and inzist upon getting s, s. s.,
blood.
For private, personal advice on stubborn
chronic rheumatism write ut once to tho
Swift Specific Co, 222 Swift Building. At
lanta. Ga. Their medical department IL
famous on all blood diseases. and ID
equipped to make personal blood tests, ap-
proved by the highest medical authoritieA
Get bottle OF s. s. 4. today,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

In tearing down building in Alton,
ILL.,, recently tightly closed glass jar
was found containing a quart of dried
corn. Although the corn is known to
be at least rs years old, 1t seems well
preserved and will be planted this
spring.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Y "Why don't you marry, old chap"
do you think man could procure
all the necessities of life on $1,000
year,"
"Of course, but not the luxuries."
"Well, / haven't decided yet whether
wife is a necessity or luxury"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
Our Naval Commanders.

The recent activities of the navy
have inspired Congressman Kahn to
show the house that the men who
fought our great naval engagements
of the past were much younger than
those who direct our great floating
fortresses today.-Hartford Times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
REMARKABLE
CASE Of MTs.HAM
Declares Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Saved Her Life
and Sanity.
Shamrock, Mo.--"I feel It my duty
10 tell the public the condition of nv

health before using
your medicine. / had
falling, infamma-
ton and congestion,
fem ale weakness,
pains in both sides,
backaches and bear
ing down pains, was
short of memory,
nervous, inpatient,
passed sle epless 9
nj gh ts, and had
naifhaY. cfrane nerfh ,,o~
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

THAT man says he's going to take
his inheritance into Wall street and lay
the foundation Of a fortune"
Yes replied Miss Cayenne, "but
whose fcrtune?"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
In Suspense.

A small boy gazed long and earnest
ly at fat man who stood on a corner
absent-mindedly chewing the end Of a
piece of string. Finally the man no
ticed the boy and inquired:
well. my little man. what interests
your
please, sir" the boy returned,
when are you going to pull that
tooth t~-Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

China proper has less than 0.4 miles
of open railway to every 100 square
miles Of territory, and, estimating the
population at 327000,000, there is 0.1S
miles of line to every 10000 inhabit-
ants.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

An iron monument in the form of q
stepped pyramid, surmounted by
globe, 80 feet high, has been erected
at Leipzig to symbolic the German
iron and steel industry.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
Reduced 95 Pounds!

See these two engrav,
ings from actual photos
showing Mrs. Carrie
Haupt before and after
getting rid ofe5 lbs. of
unhealthy, superauous
fat. She sent for q free
book published by
DR.. II. Q. Bradford,
20 East 22d ST., COL G.
New York. A multi
tude of others have re-
duced from 25 to ioOlbs.
with great benefit TO
health,appearanceand
contentment. A genn-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Test wells will be driven by the
government In several sections of the
Philippines to determine whether Pc
troleum exists in profitable quantities.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Briggs-Rogers claims to be an
agnostic, doesn't he?
Griggs-Only as to religion; as to
everything else he knows it ALL
Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Especially the Chorus Brand.
Flat-It certainly is true that 6
little gall spoils much honey.
Slat (after night OUTFITS truel
still that a little gal spoils much
money.--Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

4 Warships Of all nations will be per-
mitted to pass through the Panama
canal, but can not linger more than "a
hours at either end in time of war.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

In Regular Order.
Lionel---"This looks to me like some
wedding. didn't know Jack had ar
ranged for three attendants"
Aubrey-"Oh, yes. Goodman, Bet
terman and Best man."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DR.. Peery's Vermifuge "Dead
Shot.n Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
Such seIf-c Consciousness

An egotistical man who believes
himself the center, the object and the
cause Of everything that exists and
everything that takes place, said to
his friend one day:
1T is only to me that such misfor-
tunes happen"
what" asked the friend, rs the
matter?"
Don't you see that it is rainingT
he answered.-New York Globe.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
New Definition.

Success is cocktail composed OF
our own strength and other peoples
weakness.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
Cause.

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scalding sem
sation in eyes and inflammation Of eyes or
eyelids. Adv
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

ne method OF home self-tre
time, no starving or exhaust
ing exercise. Reports of as
.onlshing, easy, steady loss
If fat and improvement in
health, figure, etc., after all
.lse has failed. Any man or
woman who isseeking u true,
afe and sane method of fat
.eductlon should send for
ihe free book above men-
hcned ; II will come in plain
wrapper, postpaid, with col
ection Of proofs and free
estlng treatment
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Toronto, Canada, has housewives
league.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
Transformation,

Why is woman deformed when she
is mending her stockings?
Because her hands are where her
| feet should be.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
He Wanted to Know.

ma, what's that big round thing on
wheels?"
"The water wagon, my dear"
'Is that the one Uncle Tom said pa
fell off of?"- Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

A Hindu child of seven may be q
skilled workman.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

II thers are signs Of blood impurities be.
kln using 3. y. y. at once. You need II.
This wonderful blood puriaer is ali action,
i starts into motion billions Of cells In the
liver. lungs and throughout the body.
your blood. gives your entire blood clrcula.
tion hne thorough bath. II just natur.
ally and In twinkliDg irrigatea every
atom In your body, 1t ruahes Into every
cell causes every bone, muscle, ligament,
thrill with freedom. with health. with new.
found springsnesa.
And BEST of all. s. s. &. though a power.
tal searching, overwhelming enemy to dis
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17
His Method.

"Trnth is stranger than fiction"
"That is why give my wife fiction.
She'll barely believe that. kansas
City Journal. }
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Rubber heels are popular in switz-
erland.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

A CLERGYMANS TESTIMONY.
The Rev. Edmund IIeslop Of Wig
ton, Pa, suffered from Dropsv for q
year. His limbs and feet were swol
len and puffed. He had heart flutter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not
stain the hands.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

You should keep a bottle handy
for emergency.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

ing very soundly, he took out her heart
and went out the same way he came
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

uRD EN- little mounds of snow were
huddled close to a hut on the
western coast Of Hudson's bay
when the sun rose over the sur
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-07-17

ing
and
the
tiorl
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-27
RoxANCE III VARSITY TOWNS
Seems to Be Part of the Atmosphere.
at Least in English Centers
of Learning.

The romantic story of the adoption
of an innkeepers daughter by rich
banker, recently unfolded in the law
courts, reminds one that Oxford and
Cambridge are the birthplaces Of ro-
nance; for hearts are always young In
the university cities.
Many happy marriages can be-
traced to that long standing institu-
tion, the Sunday afternoon tea in North
oxford and the residential suburbs of
Cambridge, but the greater romances
find their origin in dances at rectory
barns or even in the country inns.
A popular hostess at one of the i'm
portant embassies today lived less
than ten years ago at humble inn
within three miles from one of the
ancient English universities. Her
husband fell in love with her when
she was yet at school. He made no
secret of his affection, but actually
entertained the whole of her school
fellows to pleasure excursions, mis-.
tresses and masters sharing in the
fun.
A similar romance which happened
recently at the sister university would
create a sensation in society circles
and in the family of one of our mer.
chant princes if the facts were known
The eligible young man, says the Ev@
ming Standard, whose return from dis.
tant parts of the empire society hos
tesses were keenly awaiting, forsook
single blessedness two or three years
ago, and is now enjoying domestic
bliss with the daughter of a local
tradesman.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-27
klnn Louis, Brief Triumph.
He got the girl

One hundred years ago Louis XVIII,
who with the overthrow of Napoleon
had ended his long exile in England
and had returned to France, made his
formal entry into Paris to ascend the
throne of his ancestors. The grena'
diers of Napoleon's old guard lined
the streets of the French capital and
shouts of joy greeted the royal pro
cession as it made it's way TO Notre
Dame. Beside the king, in the open
carriage drawn by eight white horses,
was seated the duchess of Angouleme,
formerly the royal princess, who had
been under her uncle's protection ever
since those who were nearest and
dearest to her had died on the guillo.
tine during the reign of terror. On
entering the palace of the Tuileries,
which she had last left when child
22 years previously, the duchess
tainted in the arms of her uncle, the
king.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-27
HOW HE RECOGNIZED THEM
Youthful Picture cazer Was Not I'M
pressed by Beauty of the Faces
of the Madonnas.

An art missionary was giving an ex-
hibition of pictures to a crowd of set
tlement children. One small boy
seemed especially interested in the
Madonnas and listened attentively to
her explanation of the meaning con-
veyed by each picture.
When half dozen Madonnas had
been shown he cried out excitedly:
Here's another of them like we've
had before!"
The earnest young woman turned
with surprise. why, did you really
recognize it?" she questioned.
"Yep-yer en- spot 'em every time, "
was the prompt response.
Can you, truly?" she queried,
touched and pleased.
"Surest thing you know!" the small
critic replied.
The art missionary thought mo.
ment, then said softly to him, Yes
you are right. You can distinguish
them from other pictures. There is q
tenderness, beauty, a sort of brood
ing mother-love such as you nevel
see anywhere but In the face of Mar!
as she looks at the Child Jesus"
Nav, 'taint thatl' was the dis
gusted rejoinder Its them rings
around their heads that gives EN-
away"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-08-27
Love Your Work.

Do not look at your work as dull
duty. If you choose you can make il
interesting. Throw your heart into it,
master its meaning, trace out the
causes and previous history, consider
it in all its bearings, think how many
even the humblest labor may benefit,
and there is scarcely one of our duties
which we may not look to with enthu'
siasm. You will get to love youi
work, and If you do 1t with delight you
will do 1t with ease. Even If at first
you find this impossible. If for a time
it seems mere drudgery, this may be
just what you require; it may be good
like mountain air to brace your char
acter.-Lord Avebury.