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c A THKNA. OREGON. APRIL 21 1922
Examiner Disquc of the Interstate
Commerce commission seems to
share the low-brow and bucolic view
of the country merchant that he
oughn't to be mulcted for freight
rates to and from a terminal on
goods that were never delivered to
the terminal but laid down at his own
station. Mr. Disque has held against
the application of the railroads to
grant lower rates from the east to
coast points Without corresponding
decreases to interior points. He
doesn't see, in fact, why the interior
should not share in the benefits of
lower rates designed to meet water
competition. He would not give the
seaport merchant a strangle hold on
the country merchant through the
advantage of discriminating freight
rates. And through all the hubbub
over the short haul, the long haul
and the Water haul, we will now
hear the howl of the coast cities over
losing the "haul" which they con
sider it their right to enjoy.
One reason for the growth of the
spiiitist movement so confidently
advocated by Conan Doyle is the
omnipresent ego which manifests
itself in human entity. We are all
more or less admirers of our own in
dividual identities. Few of us would
change places with another, no mat
ter how materially fortunate the lat
ter might be situated, if the trade
likewise involved swapping of the re
spective egos. The spiritists teach
us that we go into the beyond essen
tially as we are here, merely ex
changing a physical body for an
astral one. Many people believe
thif, teaching because they want tc
believe it, accepting as spiritual
prcof the phenomena that may have
an entirely mundane if undetermined
origin. These people feel that the;
will be immortalized as they are, and
are comforted. No future happine ;.
could compensate Ihem for a lost eg.
the lost consciousness of an earth
ly existence.
The tribute given Roy Ritner by
Oregon Voter means something. Ed
itor Chapman makes a discriminat
ing study of legislature and legisla
tors, and is as careful in bestowing
bouquets as he is frank in his fre
quent criticisms.
While Lord Northcliffe may be
right in saying that the Japanese
will bear watching, the Japanese
are likely to have their own views
as to how much watching they'll
bca,-.
Joseph Pennell, the famous artist,
declares that "You cannot have god
art or good literature without
drink." Even so, we can have good
people, which is more important.
All our objections to Senator Poin
dexter of Washington are herewith
withdrawn, now that he is opposed
by William Randolph Hearst for sup
porting the four-power treaty.
"standing by its guns." If we re
place this commission with me.n who
are afraid of the public, they will
likewise be afraid of the public utilities.
All contracts for showing Arbuckle
films have been cancelled, which
would indicate that only the jury ac
quitted him.
In suspending Kopeks Kenworthy,
Portland feels that Judge Landis is
playing it rather low for a high commissioner.
Now that Portland has decided to
pay for her own fair, there will be
no disposition up this way to "crab
the show."
The man who in flush times didn't
know what to do with his dollars,
doesn't know now what to do with
out them.
Noting his cheap money views,
we are firmly of the opinion that Mr.
Ford knows more about flivvers than
finance.
If spring hadn't come just when it
did, we would really have felt like
giving the weather a severe reprimand.
Events will determine, we trust,
that there will be no one but Uncle
Sam himself to scrap the "big" navy.
Woodrow Wilson's memory may be
open to doubt, but not so his views
of Senator Reed of Missouri.
As to Ireland, England ought to
be exceedingly relieved to see what
it is she has let go of.
One baby is born every nine min
utes in New York City and the poor
little kid can't help it.
As to that Genoa job, we do not
see how even Lloyd George can do it.
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treat in the Russo-German treaty.
FARMERS ARE ON INCREASE
Census Bureau Reports Figures on
Washington State.
Olympiu, Wash. Just a little more
than half of Washington's total popu
lation above .the age o( 10 years is
engaged In gainful occupation, accord
ing to figures announced by the bu
reau of statistics and Immigration in
the office of Secretary of State Hlnkle.
The population of male farmers In
creased 10.2 per cent over the figures
of the 1910 censuB, with a total In
1920 of 60,184. Farm labor, however,
showed a decrease of 24.6 per cent.
The total of farmers and farm labor
for 1920 was 76,610.
The number of female farmers
showed an Increase of 162 over 1910,
the total for 1920 being 1878.
The Russian famine is said to have
cost ten million lives. This is the
more regrettable because the bol
shevik government takes care that
theyaro not bolshevik lives.
Friend England iss herewith in
formed that our disarmament pro
gram does not extend to Jack Dcmp
sey, who still has his arms and
knows how to use them.
And why should not Germany and
Russia negotiate a treaty? One
scrap of paper more or less is noth
ing to make a fuss about, when both
are flooded with them.
If
nnvrino intt1l hi, tnn ... ha
i-uimtmimug pruianuy, a rnuaueipma
c iruiuvu bunt pusiuuu uy
saying that swearing and jazz music
i i ii .
1 he Manchester Herald suggests
Vit 13 well to remember that the only
girls who leap from strangers' au
tomobiles are those that climb in."
In passing the lie at Genoa, Lloyd
George and Rathenau both may have
been convinced that he was right, but
neither was diplomatic.
Mexico has modified her objections
to the encroachment of foreign cap
ital to the extent of wanting to bor
row all of It she can.
Hughes Sends New Note to Mexico.
Washington, D. C. Secretary of
State Hughes has sent u new note to
Mexico In an attempt to settle the
differences between the United States
and that country. The whole tenor
of the note Is understood to portend
an early ugrcoment between the na
tions and America's recognition of the
Obregon government.
Business Conditions In West Better.
Washington, D. C. Business condi
tions In the west and southwest have
Improved 100 per cent over last fall,
Eugene Meyer Jr., managing director
of the war finance corporation, de
clared upon his return from a survey
of states west of the Mississippi, made
at the request of President Harding.
Bertlllon Plan Used for Cattle.
Minneapolis, Minn. Minnesota has
officially adopted a Bertlllon systom
for Identification of fine dairy cattle.
The system, which will save pure bred
cattlemen millions, Is a positive pre
ventive of fraud aud misrepresenta
tion. Identification is made by taking
"nose prints."
Land Bank In Each State Asked.
Washington, D. C Establishment
of a federal land bank In each state
was provided In a bill Introduced la
the house by Representative Upshaw
at QeorgU.
The popular vote of Vinland, Kan
sas, in favor of long skirts, may ap
propriately be referred to as a
sweeping victory.
The Edmonton Journal thinks
"there is a general suspicion that
bauds aero... the sea itch a little in
Ilia palms."
W do not favor recalling the pub
lic service commission for a decision
as to telephone rates which it mani
festly cOnaiderc a, just oat, aud ftir
Soviet Message on Way to U. S
Washington, D. C A message that
Is expected to be an Important factor
in shaping the administration's policy
toward soviet Russia Is now en route
from Nlcolul Lenin to President Hard-
ing. It Is being brought to the United
I States, it was learned on good uuthori
I ty, by ex-Qovernor James P. Goodrich
I of Indiana, who has been in Russia
! for some weeks In connection with
the administration of American relief
distribution.
Washington State Autos Kill 217.
Olympla. Wash. Fatalities from
automobile accidents Id Washington
during 1921 occurred In 29 of the 39
counties, statistics of the state depart
ment of health show. Of 217 fatalities
from automobile accidents last year,
104 occurred iu the tea largest cities
of the state. King county led with
li foul .cciOfiau. 4- i - "
24 Years Ago
Miss Grace Bradley's services have
been secured as teacher in Miss Bran
dor's room at the public school.
Ed Saling was in town from his
ranch on Wild Horse, this morning.
Ed is just now engaged in seeding
several acres to onions.
The Walla Walla Statesman says it
learns from an anparently reliable
souice that the troops at Fort Walla
Walla will leave in a short time for
the Pacific coast, to assist in guard
ing the cities there. Arrangements
have been made for a hasty depart
ure. Victor M. Shick has been appointed
guardian of Maud Kirk, a minor, by
the probate court
All Rebekahs are requested to be
present at Lodge meeting Friday
niiht. By order of Pearl Hawks, sec
retary.
Subscribe for the Evening Press.
Fifteen cents per week, free delivery.
Rye flour at the "Blue Front."
Carnenter work goes briskly on in
Athena, and carpenters are in demand.
Fruit trees are in bloom and many
Athena yards present an attractive
appearance.
Mattie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Caton, who has been seriously ill,
is reported better.
Jolly "Bill Young springs this
conundrum: Why is the United
States like a roached mule?
Lee Hiteman has returned home for
his summer vacation from the Mon
mouth State Normal School.
Mrs. Hugh McArthur. accompanied
by her sister, Miss Minnie Lieuallen,
arrived home from Portland.
R. L. Maloney has taken unto him
self a partner in the painting busi
ness. The new firm is Maloney &
Stamper.
J. E. Reeder left this morning for
Helix, where he will take the train
for Taconia to transact business for
the Athena Lumber Co.
George Carmichael, a leading far
mer of the Weston neighborhood,
made final proof on his homestead
Monday before the county clerk.
Lhas. Jr. smith, son of Major Allen
Smith, of the Fourth cavalry stationed
at Fort Walla Walla , has been ap-
ponited by President McKinley to
West Point.
William Adams, who lives on the
Umatilla river above Bingham springs
station, was out hunting on Pine
creek last Tuesday and returned with
a large bear.
lhe poles for the Walla Walla-Ua-
ker City telephone line are now being
placed on the ground, and the work
of setting them and stringing the
wires will 30on commence.
The -teachers and nunils of the nub-
lic school have decided to have their
picnic on the Umatilla river, near
Cayuse station, on Saturday, April 30.
should the weather be suitable.
During the nast two weeks the Gil-
lis lumber yard has received. 15 car
loads ,01 lumber, and the shed room
is becoming very much crowded. Mr.
Gillis will probably erect another
shed.
On next Tuesday the Odd Fellows
lodge at Adams will celebrate the
seventy-ninth anniversary of Ameri
car Oddfcllowship with appropriate
ceremonies and exercises. Elegant
invitations are being printed at this
office.
The boys down at the livery stable
say that Nate Pinkerton has added
another matched team to his already
fine collection of roadsters. They are
a span of thoroughbreds and are the
species now being used extensively in
Alaska dogs.
A bowling team went over to Wes
ton last evening antl bowled a picked
team in that city. The Weston team
came out victorious with 18 points in
their favor.
Weston J. N. York, 124; Chas.
Proebstel, 97; S. A. Barnes, 118; Wil
lis Marsh, 97; William Powers, 124;
Lairy Barnes, 114 total, 674.
Athena J. W. Maloney, 93; Max
Lewin, 115; Jack Craig, 109; S. L.
Spencer, 125; Henry Dell, 104; J. W.
Smith, 110 total, 656.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Claude
A. Reeder, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un
dersigned has filed his final account
qnd report in the above-entitled mat
ter and that the above-entitled Court
has fixed Saturday the 6th dav of
May, 1922, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock
A. M. of said day is the time, and the
County Court room in the County
Court House at Pendleton, Umatilla
County, Oregon as the place for hear
ing said account and report.
Objections to said final account and
report should be filed on or before
said date.
Dated at Athena, Oregon this 7th
day of April, 1922.
O. H. Reeder,
Administrator.
First Publication: April 7th, 1922.
Last Publication: May 5th, 1922.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon, for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of E. W.
Achillas, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un
dersigned has been appointed Admin
istrator of the Estate of E. W. Ach
illes, deceased, by the above entitled
Court.
All persons having claims against
the said Estate are hereby notified to
present them to me at Athena, Ore
gon, wihin six months from the date
of the first publication of this notice.
All claims must be verified as by law
required.
Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 31st
day of March, 1922.
OLIVER DICKENSON,
Administrator.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon, for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of L.
Hodgen, Known as Lou Hodgen,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned have been appointed ad
ministrators of the estate of L. Hod
gen, known as Lou Hodgen, deceased,
by the above-entitled court.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby notified to
present them to us at Athena, Ore
gon, or to our attorneys, Peterson,
Bishop & Clark of Pendleton, Oregon,
or Watts & Prestbye of Athena, Ore
gon, within six months from the date
of the first publication of this notice.
All claims must be verified as by law
required.
Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 24th
day of March, 1922.
JULIA LEE HODGEN,
FRED HODGEN,
M24A21 Administrators.
RITNER IS COMPLIMENTED
(Oregon Voter.)
Indications are that Roy W. Ritner
of Pendleton will have no opposi
tion for ro -election to the state sen
ate from Umatillu county. Ritner
stands ace high in his own home
town and county, and as senator and
senate president he made a fine rec
ord. As senate president he was a
success not only as presiding officer,
but as organizer. He is one of the
ablest leaders of recent sessions, and
there would appeur to be every jus
tifhation for his aspiring to same
higher office after he has rounded
out another senatorial term or two.
Ritner is a man of courage, uncom
promising on a matter of principle,
and is a distinct credit to his district.
SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Notice is hereby given that the
city of Athena will sell improvement
bonds to the amount of $4348.26, is
sued in denominations of $500 each,
dated March 1, 1922, payable ten
years after date and bearing interest
at six per cent per annum payaDie
semi-annually on March 1. and Nov
ember 1, of each year, interest evid
enced bv coupons attached, healed
proposals for all or any portion of
said issue should be filed with the
City Recorder of the City of Athena
on or before 7:30 P. M. on the 24th
day of April, 1922, at w!uch time
bids will be opened. Each bidder will
be required to accompany his bid with
a certified check payable to the order
of the mayor of the City of Athena
for ten per cent of the amount of his
bid, to be forfeited in the event such
bonds are awarded to the bidder and
he refuses to pay for the same, and
to be returned to the bidder if he be
unsuccessful.
Said bonds are issued under the
terms of Ordinance No. 172 of the
City of Athena.
Dated April 7th, 1922.
B. B. Richards
City Recorder
NOTICE FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids and proposals will be received by
the Common Council of the city of
Athena on and until 7:30 P. M. on the
1st day of May 1922, for the improv
ment of Hunt Avenue in the city of
Athena from the North line of Main
street to the North line of the city
limits of the City of Athena, by grad
ing, ditching and covering the road
way with crushed rock or gravel in
accordance with the plans and spec
ifications for such improvement now
on file in the office of the City Rec
order of the City of Athena. Each
bid must be accompanied by a cert
ified check for the sum of $500.00
payable to the order of the Mayor of
the City of Athena, to be returned if
the bidder is unsuccessful, and to be
forfeited upon failure to enter into a
contract in accordance with the bid if
accepted. Each bid must specify the
price for such improvement as fol
lows :
Grading, per cubic yard $
Crushed rock or crushed
gravel per cubic yard $
Laying drains, per lineal ft. $.v
Bids must be filed with the City
Recorder on or before the time above
incvtioncd. The Common Council re
serves the right to reject any and all
bids, and bids will be opened by the
Common Council at the regular meet
ing thereof at the time above spec
ified Dated April, 21st, 1922.
B. B. Richards
City Recorder
A21-M1
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Koplotsieplip, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given to whom it
may concern that Leo Sampson, as
administrator with the will annexed
of the above entitled estate in the
above entitled Court has filed his fin
al account as such administrator and
that the abovo entitled Court bv or
der entered March 25th, 1922, fixed
ana appointed Monday the first
day of May, 1922 at ten o'clock A.
M. as the time and the Court room
of the said Court as the place for
the hearing of objections, if any, to
the said final account and for the fin
al settlement thereof.
Dated and first published March
28th, 1922.
Leo Sampson
Administrator with the will an
nexed of the Estate of Koplotsieplip,
Deceased.
Peterson, Bishop & Clark, Attor
neys for Administrator. Pendleton,
Oregon.
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Extremely handsome little styles in
girls' dresses that came to us in a
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Past Eleven Years
DOES NOT OPERATE
Will Be at
St. George Hotel
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
APRIL 19 AND 20
Office Hours: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
ONE DAY ONLY
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION
Dr. Mellenthin is a regular graduate
in medicine and surgery and is licen
sed by the state of Oregon. He visits
professionally the more important
towns and cities and offers to all who
call on this trip consulation and ex
amination free, except the expense of
treatment when desired.
According to his method of treat
ment, he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers of
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
ful results in diseases of the stomach,
liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves,
heart, kidney, bladder, bed wetting,
catarrh, weak lungs rheumatism, sci
atica, leg ulcers and rectal ailments.
If you have been ailing for any
length of time and do not get any bet
ter, do not fail to call, as improper
measures rather than disease are very
often the cause of your long standing
trouble.
Remember above date, that exam
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that his treatment is different.
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ESTRAY NOTICE
The following described horse was !
taken up at the Joseph N. Scott nlace.
northwest of Athena, on or about the I
15th day of March, 1922, and unless I
I redeemed by owner, will be sold at i
public auction to the hig'hest bidder I
I for cash in hand, on Tuesday, April j
, zotn, luzz, at l o'clock, p. m.
One gray horse, about 10 years
old, weighs about 800 pounds, brand
star on lelt nip.
Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 7th J
day of April, iszss.
D. B. Hunt, Athena, Oregon.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the county court of the State of
Oregon, for Umatilla County.
i In the Matter of the Estate of Clare
i G. Stone. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un
der signed has been appointed execu
tor of the estate of Clare G. Stone,
deceased, by the above-entitled.
! Court.
All persons having claims against
i the said estate are hereby notified to ;
present them to me at Athena, Ore. !
j or to my attorneys. Homer I. Watts
and E. C. Prestbye, at their office in 1
j Athena, Ore. within six months from
the date of the first publication of this j
notice. All claims must be verified
as by Law required.
Dated at Athena, Oregon this 24th
day of March, 19Z2.
SAN FORD STONE,
, Mil Ml, Executor.
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