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tATHENA. OREGON, FEB. 15....H18
Mr. Harley, mayor of Astoria, is
in Washington and from there is shoot
ing broadsides of circular letters to the
Oregon press condemning the ' inactiv
ty of the Oregon delegation, pertain
ing to development of the State's in
dustrial and commercial resources. In
deed, Oregon is capable of building
more ships than has been apportioned
to her by the Commission, and her re
sources lie dormant to a great extent,
but what has Mr. Harley to offer for
improvement' What procedure does
he propose to employ in speeding up
program?, His effort so far has been
reiteration of what has been appearing
in Oregon newspapers for years, his
only divergence from reiterations be
ing made that, in his opinion, Lafferty
is a live one. Well, in some respects,
perhapB Mr. Lafferty is a live one, but
politically, he is not. And who is Mr.
Harley, anyway
The lid is still on wheat flour sub
stitutes, with the reBult that the sub
stitutes cost a great deal more than
the flour. Barley and corn, heretofore
used for stock feeding, are the main
substitutes for flour, and becaise the
Food Commission offers no regulation,
food pirateB are in control, with the
result that prices are climbing so fast
that the consumer is virtually being
robbed. Present conditions are such
that it is cheaper to feed stock wheat
than it is to feed either corn or barley.
With corn quoted at $: 2 per ton and
barley around $65, it appears that Mr.
Hoover should get busy and put the lid
on something besides wheat.
The mountains are now white enough
to insure a good supply of water for
the coming summer months and the in
dications are that the pumping plant
may be used only a small portion of the
season. It would seem that the amount
of rainfall during the fall and winter
mouths, should be ample in furnish a
sufficient flow of water through the
gravity system for the Bummer's do
mestic needs, but on investigation it is
found that the springs are gushing
forth no Btronger than they did last
summer and fall. It follows that a
light snow fall during the winter re
sults in scant water supply, while
heavy snows in the mountains are sure
to produce strong flowing springs dur
ing the summer months.
Adventuresome, idle women are
warned to keep away from France.
This is the warning given by Mrs.
Aldrich of Bloniuington, Illinois, who
has just returned from "Somewhere
over there." The Bloouiington lady
aayo there is no place in France for
frills and frolic at this time, and be
sides, grub is scarce.
Sim Barnes, Weston's big man-about-town,
was over Monday and in
formed the Press man that be is in
the Thrift Stamp business. When
they want an thing over the bill all
they do is tu shove it off on him. And
be gels in and dos it, for he never has
anything else to do.
23 Years Ago,
From the Press ot Feb. 15 1895
The boys are talking base ball.
Farmers in the vicinity of Dayton,
Wash., are plowing.
Frank Jackson sank a well on his
Main street property this week.
Baker City requires a license of $10
per quarter for conducting a Chinese
laundry in the town.
Jas. Ashworth, the young man who
was wounded recently on the mountain
east of Weston, is able to be about on
crutches.
Frank Springer of Weston, was in
town yesterday laying in a supply of
guitar strings. Frank is a genius who
manufactures guitars and other mus
ical instruments.
In all probability the Athena band
will be secured to furnish music for a
grand picnic at the famous Bingham
springs to be held during the month of
July.
John Foss, Marion Kees and several
members of the Normal school faculty
took needed exercise by walking over
to Athena.
Work has commenced on the big
tank which will hold the supply of
water for the Athena water works.
Coyotes are becoming so numerous
in Gilliam countv th at sheepmen and
others are trying to devise the best
method of killing them off.
Clark Wood has resigned his position
as city editor of the La Grande Chron
icle and returned to Pendleton.
Fire destroyed 23,000 bushels of
wheat in Walla Walla Wednesday be
longing to Dement Bros. The loss is
$8000. The wheat was insured for
$5000.
If the wheat market was as brisk as
the matrimonial market, our farmers
would have money to throw at the
birds.
A second blizzard began blowing
thoughout the Eastern states Saturday.
New York is practically ice bound. All
railroads in the east are blockaded. At
Richmond Va., the river is frozen from
shore to shore. Throughout Germany,
France and England, the cold has been
intense. Many persons have been froz
en in the country and even near Berlin.
ed to supply every family with one of
these beautiful services, containing
among other numbers the words and
mUBic of "The Battle Hymn of the
Republic." "The Son of God Goes
Forth to War," "The Star Spangled
Banner." These are supplied as a
souvenir to all who attend Sunday
morning. Printed in red and blue on
white paper, the service reflects the
war into which thousands of American
negroes are enteriug. The final num
ber is "The Star Spangled Banner", in
pantomime, by a bevy of school girls
under the direction of Miss Lawson.
Sunday school 10 a. m. ; evening ser
vice 7:30 p, m. You are invited.
Good times, good "People, good fellow
ship at this house of welcome.
Walter S. Gleiser.
The Churches,
Baptist Church Notes.
Splendid services last Sunday. Dr.
Wooddy gave a splendid address much
to the delight of all present. Many
old friends of the Doctor came to hear
him. The evening service was given
over to the big Assembly which was
held at Adams. The big hall was filled
to overflowing.
Topics for next Sunday: II a.m.,
"Over the Top." This topic is the
slogan of the big layman's drive in
the mission work of the churches. Let
every one be present at this service.
7:110, "Justification." Who is justi
fied? Come and hear this address.
The quartet will sing in the evening.
The publi is nvited to all these ser
vices. Find your place in the growing
Sunday school. D. E. Baker, Pastor.
A Good Position.
Number of voung men and women
wanted to prepare for telegraph and
station service caused by unusual
drafting of men for the Signal Corps.
Positions paying from $75 to $90 per
month. Write Telegraph Dept. room
218 Railway Exchange Bldg. t-ortiana,
Oreg. Adv.
INVESTING MONEY.
When "Safety First" and Not Urn
Returns Is the Object
"A conservative lwliey would rrompt
all buyers of securities to invest at
least n portion of their capital in gov
ernment issues or some other form of
sound bonds," says Leslie's Weekly.
"Many investors bave a preference
exclusively for stocks because the lat
ter may render a higher yield or may
fluctuate more, widely, thus offering
larger chances for speculative profit
Dividend imylng shares of the season
ed sort are not to be belittled, and they
will perhaps always form the major
portion .of.tlie average investor's pur
chases: There I reasonable safety in
them.
"But firmer 'cornerstones of fortune'
are found in tbq bettor cbiss bonds.
These are not necessarily gilt edged,
but they ore well secured. In times
of prosperity the issuing corporations
have no difficulty In meeting iuterest
charges. In times of depression divi
dends on stocks may be suspended,
but the enterprise must pay interest
on Its bonds or submit to foreclosure.
And In such event the bondholder rare
ly suffers loss. Their high degree of
stability mid safety commends good
bonds IS an indispensable part of any
well established estate."
Th; Christian Church.
Sunday at the Christian church will
be patriotic and evangelistic. The
morning theme will be: "Lincoln
Washington." In the evening, "Sal
vation Now." The Bible school les
son will be "Four Kinds of Ground."
These are days when Euch topics should
be welcomed and heard. The midweek
meeting was large and respectful aB to
those present and the lesson afforded
food for thought. Many missed it.
The prayer meeting is of more value
in these strenuous times than any
other meeting of the Church. Will you
be present next Wednesday evening?
If nut, why not? Hours of service. Bi
ble school 10 a. m.. preaching 1 1 a. m.
and 1 00 p. m. Plenty to occupy the
mind and heart at each service. Come
and we will do you good. D. Errett,
Minister.
Methodist Episcopal Church.
"The Negro ad The Flag," is the
title of the patriotic program at the
Methodist church next Sunday morn
ng. Copies of this beautiful Lincoln
Washington program have been secur-
ECONOMY IN FOOD.
Getting the Beet Result! Out of a For,
quarter of Lamb.
Are you aware of how much you can
get from a forequarter of lamb? If It
Is cut correctly it should pive a rack
of lamb (French chops) and a shoulder,
besides the neck and the breast, which
may be boiled.
From these Inst parts one can make
croquettes, a meat loaf, minced lamb
on toast and salad, besides many oth
er cooked meat dishes. The shoulder
can be filled and roasted, boiled with
caper sauce or pot roasted.
The rack, which Is made up of dainty
French chops, is the choicest part of
the entire lnmb, and If the butcher
cuts the forequarter correctly there
will be twelve delicious chops. These
may be cut as needed or roasted in one
piece.
To cut the forequarter correctly re
move the shoulder and tnke out all the
bone; cut off the neck and breast, then
remove the i blue and the chops. Don't
throw away the be.ics airl trimmings.
Boll and strain lliem, then set aside
to cool und remove the fat, which then
can be used for deep fat frying.
Washington Star.
Flag ot the Chinese Republic
The ling of the Chinese republic
shows live equal borlaodtal stripes
red, yellow, blue, wliite and black,
reading downward, The red stripe at
the top stands for China proper, the
yellow for Manchuria, the blue for
Mongolia, the white for Tiliet aud
the black for Turkestan.
A Sign.
"She must be getting "Id."
"What makes you think so?"
she's begun telHug folks how young
she, was when she niari'ed."
Austria at peace would weigh heav
ily on the kuiser and would more than
balance Russia's demobilization. The
handwriting is on the wall whenever
Clflrnitl and Wilson gel together. The
President', s reply to the Count indi
cates a possibility of agreement.
t-
Doubthsi that birthday address
made by the kaiser was appreciated
by the German imperial court tho
World at large is interested in seeing
to it that he never has u"portunity to
deliver another like it.
There is no such aflUftlon as German
measles any more. The Sammies have
eradicated it. Hereafter the light!
form of measles will be known as Lib
trtv measles throughout the American
A i my.
Brace Dennis will aguin assume ron
del of the La Irande Observer. The
Observer is a good paper, published in
a good town, and Mr. Dennis will be
at huiue in guiding its destinies once
more.
The cackle of the ben will be heard
leudu in the land from now on. if Mr.
Hoover has his way about it. He has
prohibited tho sale of pullets and bens
until after the first duy of May.
Sure, we're glad of it that the
Bulldogger ed. is back and that the
Kernel's batteries are in good work
ing order.
There is Genuine Value and Service
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WORK OF THE CHICKADEE.
Thie Little Bird Is a Formidable Foe of
the Cankerworm.
In May the chickadees build their
nests in the cavity of a decayed tree
trunk or limb and liue them with moss,
plant down and feathers. From five
to eight white eggs spotted with red
dish browu are laid In each soft cra
dle. The chickadees eat In the sum
mer many Insects and their eggs.
Farmers dread the cankerworm, which,
unchecked, completely destroys apple
orchards. At one meal this tiny bird
will eat 250 eggs of the cankerworm
and will have several meals a day.
During Its migration in October the
chickadee is more uumerous in the
New England states than hi the sum-
: mer. Throughout the greater part of
' Its range, from Labrador to Maryland
' aud In the Alleghcnies southward to
North Carollua, these merry midgets
are found at all seasons. But It is with
the fall and winter that they are geu
i erally associated. No one need feel
! lonely when these little black and
white birds are around. They are so
frieudly and tnmo and some of their
notes sound so much "ke words that
they seem to be talking. Besides the
familiar "ehlck-a-dee" call they have a
high, sweet whistle of two or three
notes.
In the autumn the partridge berries
are ripe, and upon them these birds I
have many a feast. And later the ber.
rles of the wintergreen, Solomon's
seal, dogwood and Indian cucumber
may be used as food.-Phlladelpbia
Record.
OLD NEW ENGLAND CUSTOMS.
In the Days When Brides Were Stolen
and Had to Be Ransomed.
A half savage custom prevailed in
mauy early New England towns. A
group of those youug men who had
not been invited to the wedding would
invade the house when tho marriage
ceremony had been iierforuied and drag
away the bride to an inn or some other
house, when the groom ond his party
would follow and rescue her by paying
a forfeit of a dinucr to the bride steal
ers. In western Massachusetts this
custom lingered until Revolutionary
times. In Judd's "History of Hndley"
the names of stolen brides are given.
Mrs. Job Marsh, married in 17S3, is
said to have been the last bride thus
stolen. A veryrougb variation of this
custom Is reported to be still in vogue
in some localities in Rhode Island.
Mme. Sarah Knights In her journal of
a horseback ride from Boston to New
York in 1701 tells of n ridiculous alter
ation of this marriage custom, which
she saw in Connecticut to steal the
bridegroom.
Many other curious fashions prevail
ed in different localities. In some
towns the young men rode or ran to
the bride's bouse for a bottle of rum.
In others the bees were told of the
wedding and given bride cake. Iu still
others the unmarried girls scrambled
for the bride's garter to see who would
be married next. Alice Morse Earle
in Magazine of American History."
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FALLS ONLY JO RISE.
An Experiment With a Sort of Perpet
ual Motion Effect.
A novel experiment in the demon
stration of perpetual motion is to be
performed simply. A glass beaker
about six inches high and four inches
in diameter is tilled w 1th water to the
height of about four and a half inches,
and two aud oiie-hnlf to three ounces
of eoniuicrelal-nniline are added, which
will sink to the bottom of the vessel,
The temperature of the beaker and.
its contents is now raised to 170 or 173
degrees F. by means of a burner, when
it will be observed that the aniline will
rise to the surface of the water, from
which it will hang in a muss of curved
outline. Almost immediately the susj
pended aniline commences to alter in
shape, and gradually a large drop an
Inch or more in diameter detaches it
self from the mass and falls through
the water.
And now, the detached drop having
fallen to the bottom of the beaker,
comes the surprising part of the ex
periment. The fallen drop is seen grad
ually to rise to the surface, where it
Joins the mass from which it previous
ly broke away. At once another drop
commences to form aud. having be
come detached, falls and rises in the
saiiie manner as the previous drop.
o long as the temperature of the
water is maintained at 170 degrees or
over this procedure continues.
High Cost of High Living.
According to James Churchill, one of
the famous New York restaurateurs,
it costs the men who cater to the great
throng of cabaret diners some $709,
317,000 a year to keep things going in
the proper Gothiini style. In itemized
form ho reckons rent at 40 millions,
license tax and slumps 80 millions.
payroll 1TM4 millions, supplies ffiJ mil
lions. This neat little sum is merely what
It costs the proprietors, be it under
stood. The amount paid 111 by regulur
and occasional habitues of the "lobster
palaces" may safely be put nt CO per
cent more, or $l,()K!.07ri.5ll(). Yes, high
living comes high, and It Is time to
think of having less of it Boston
Post
: t-'orgovten Monument.
A Washington monument that was
never erected occupied the attention of
the Citizens of New York iu 18-17. It
was to tower so far above any other
structure that it might lie seen many
miles out at sea. Several thousand dol
lars were actually raised and the cor
nerstone win laid with ceremony In
Hamilton square, which covered the
blocks now contained between Third
and, Fifth avenues. Sixty-sixth and
Sixty-ninth streets. Tills was before
Central park had been outlined. Ham
ilton square was a portion of the old
common lands of the city. It is not
known what became of the. Washing
ton monument cornerstone. The mon
ument association gradually censed to
exist. The 11,000,000 monument was
forgotten, and when the ground once
known Ha Hamilton square was cut lip
and the streets run through no record
remained as to w hat was done with the
cornerstone and Us leaden box filled
with memorials of the city In 1847.
Exchange.
The Chinese "Five Kings."
"The Five Kings'' Is the name of the
sacred book iu whic h is incorporated
the religion of the Chinese as well as a
great number of other peoples of the
orient. The doctrine is a complex ays
' tern of moral, social, political and reli
gious teaching built up by Confucius
on the ancient Chinese traditions, anil,
although its author lived more than
Ave centuries before the birth of Christ,
it is still perpetuated as the state reli
gion of the Chinese down to the pres
ent day. Confucianism is a religion
: without positive revelation, with a
! minimum of dogmatic teaching, whose
I popular worship Is centered in offer
, lugs to the dead, hi which the notion
I of duty Is extended beyond the sphere
' of morals proper so as to embrace al
most every detail of dally life.
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Pigeons Spread Disease.
"FlgtjOni spread disease when flying
nt large." says a wilier in Farm and
Fl reside. "They are very promiscu
ous Iu their visits and carry disease
germs from Infected places on their
feet. Not only do they spread poultry
AimAum i,iit- miv llv( stork or other
I germ disease. Many a niys.or'.osis out
break might be traced to this source,
.'locks of pigeons are a very pictur
esque feature of the landscape, but
are entirely out of place Iu o'.ir closely
tattled modern communities. They
may carry liiinian disease germs us
well as any others."
Probably Not
An English paper ascribes the use of
"some'' In sihli expressions as "some
girl'' or "OHM show'' to Horace- Wal
pofe. Ill a letter dated July 7. 17S2, It
sa.vs. Walpolo wrote; "Mr. William
l'ltt? Yes. he Is to be se. retaiy ot
state at twenty! wo that Is some
glory!" Ittit Is "that Is some glory" on
all fours with "he Is sonic statesman!"
Would Wnlpole have used the latter
phrase:-Outlook.
Automatic cooKlug boxes were in gen
eral use among the Hebrews nearly
2,000 years ago. The Greek and Ro
man writers frequently refer to them.
In his edition of "Juvenile," for exam
ple, Friedlaiidcr cites a commentator
who refers to "the Jews who a day be
fore the Sabbath put their viands hot
into the cooking boxes, the pots being
covered with napkins aud wrapped
about with bay, so that they may have
warm food on the Sabbath.,"
Notice of Final Account.
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of
William H. Wood, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
whom it may concern that Arnold
Wood, administrator of the estate of
William H. Wood, deceased, has filed
his final account and report in the ad
ministration of the estate; that the
County Judge by order duly made and
entered has appointed Wednesday, the
27th day of February 1918, at the hour
of ten oclock in the forenoon as the
time and the County Court House of
Umatilla County, Oregon, as the place
where all objections ani exceptions to
the said final account and report will
be heard and settlement thereof made.
Dated this 25th day of January, A.
D., 1018. Arnold Wood,
Will M. Peterson, Administrator.
Attorney for Administrator.
Longer Than Expected.
Vandeventer- So ut your request he
spoke nt your dinner?
Itrondway lie dltt
"And did he ionic up to your oxpee-
tatlonar
'Why, be went an hour lieyoud It."--St.
l.ouis 1'iwt Msiwtch.
Is no hollar or profit merely to np
lenr In the arena. The wreath is for
those who '.inivii,!, GarQckL
SUMMONS.
In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
Mae Moeser, Plaintiff,
va.
William H. Moeser, Defendant.
To William H. Moeser, Defendant
above named:
In the name of the State of Oregon:
you are hereby required to appear and
answer the complaint filed against you
in the above entitle court and cause on
or before Saturday, the 16th day of
March. 1018; and you will take notice
that if you fail to appear and answer
said complaint or otherwise plead
thereto by said time the plaintiff for
want thereof will apply to the Court
for the relief prayed for in her com
plaint to-wit, for a decree of the Court
forever dissolving the bonds of matri
mony now and heretofore existing be
tween plaintiff and defendant and for
other equitable relief.
This summons is published pursuant
to an order made and filed herein by
Honorable Gilbert W. Phelps, Judge
of the above entitled Court, on the
2th day of January, 1918. The first
publication of this summons will be
made on Friday, the -1st day of Feb
ruary 1918, and the last publication
on Friday, the 15h day of March. 1918
and will be published for six consecu
tive weeks in the Athena Press news
paper published at Athena, Oregon.
Dated this 2tSth day of January, IUIS.
Will M. Peterson,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Postoffice address, Pendleton, Oregon.
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