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V A!- Advertising The tAthena Press circulates in the homes of readers who reside in the heart of the Great Umatilla Wheat Belt, and they have money to spend mm X4 Notice! If this notice is marked RED, it sig nifies that your Subscription expires with this issue. We will greatly ap preciate your renewal $2.00 per year Entered at the Post Office at Athena, Oregon, aa Second-Class Mail Matter VOLUME XLIII. ATHENA. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1922. NUMBER 4 d;oi!y supreme III AVIATION FIELD Army Plane Feat in Non-Stop Dash Puts America Ahead of All Other Nations. Washington, D. C. The United States army now stands supreme In aviation, among the nations of the world.7. iVvi The remarkable flight of Lieuten ants MacReady and Kelly, from San Diego, Cal, to Indianapolis, lad., a cross-country trip, of 2100 miles, took from the British flag the world's rec ord for' distance in an airplane and marked up another triumph for the : amy air aeirlce. - fi K.w The army now holds the world's rec ord lor distance, duration, altitude and speeding, in the air, In addition to sev eral high marks for speed over meas ured courses. ' ' An official statement Bald the dar ing pilots had traveled 2100 miles be fore engine trouble forced them to de scend at Fort Benjamin Harrison, In diana. The previous distance record was said to be 1936 miles, established by the British flyers, Alcock and Brown, when they flew across the At lantic. ".'-'' , -:. - The air service stated that another son-stop flight from -coast to coast "would be attempted In the near fu ture. . . ;':.- ; NEARLY 100 TARIFF CHANGES ARE ASKED Washington, D. C Applications to the tariff commission for action under . the flexible tariff provisions of the - new Fordney-McCumber law now total nearly 100. More than half of these have been received since the publica tion of regulations governing proce dure .before the commission last week. Most of the applications are for changes in duty under Section 316 ot the new . Iaw;j which authorizes the president to increase or decrease duties by not more than 60 per cent There are a few applications for. the imposition of the retaliatory duties un der Section 816 'relating to unfair methods of competition in the importa tion of foreign goods and under Sec- - tion 31? relating to" discrimination of other countries against commerce of the United States. It was stated by the tariff commis sion that a preliminary investigation of some of the more important appli cations may t completed , with about a week. ; No hearing on anyf the applications are in prospect be fore December and possibly not before January. Several months will elapse before the commission is prepared to make any recommendations to the president for changes in duties. ' Pierce Sweeps In Over Gov. Olcott EX-KAISER IS MARRIED Princess Hermrone of Reuse Bride of Former German Emperor. Doorn, Holland. The German ex emperor and Princess Hermione of Reuse were married Sunday at the house of Doom, where the lord abides la exile. This second venture was a Btrange contrast with that day in 1881 when, as crown prince, he wed ded Augusta Victoria, daughter of Grand Duke Frederick of Schleswlg Holsteln,. -.V-i-. , Several of the offspring Of that first union were present to set the seal of family approval to the new alliance. "-, There were two ceremonies, a civil contract drawn up and signed by "Wll helm II" and "Hermione, Reuse," as they affixed their names; the second, a religious ceremony, conducted by the -ex-court chaplain, Dr. Vogel, accord ing to the Lutheran rites. " v ' U. . Debt Cut Three Billion.. Washington, D. C In the past three years the American public debt has been reduced by over three and a half billion dollars. A tabulation made public by Secretary Mellon shows that since August 31, 1919, when the debt reached Us peak of 12696,701,468.01, the treasury has made "almost untn tempted progress in Its reduction un til on October 31, 1921, it stood at 123.077,783,935.86.'': V Tabulation of returns last night from the general election of Tuesday with complete unofficial figures from 1641 of the state's 1729 precincts gave Walter M. Pierce 132,377 votes for governor against 98,102 for Ben W. Olcott, These figures represent complete returns from " 20 of ' the state's 36 counties. Complete returns last night to the East Oregonian, : from all precincts save two in Umatilla county show that Walter M.- Pierce has a majori ty of 1592 over Olcott in this coun ty. The sam precincts give GTaham, democrat, a lead of two "votes over Sinnott for congressman.? The Ritner majority over Reinman for senator is 1054 on the returns now in. Alfred Smith' carried . the -county for joint representative by a margin of 255 votes. De Hart Is ahead of Cranston for -county treasurer by a majority of 153, these figures on the treasurer ship having been compiled at the court house, all other .figures being from the, East Oregonian summary. The school bill loBt in Umatilla coun ty by 392 votes. Following is the vote from 62 pre cincts on contested places of interest "" Congressman Graham 3351, Sinnott 3349.. ";'"- - Governor Olcott 3033, Pierce" 4 625. ; Joint Senator Eberhard 3379, Tay lor 3708. . :. -J ' : Senator Reineman 3045, Ritner 4,- 099. Joint Representative Lieuallcn S,- 277, Smith 2532. County Treasurers-Cranston 3303, De Hart 3459. j Compulsory Education Yes "264, No 3656. ' , : .: .'.,,-'.! Landslide In East ' : " Democratic majorities swept the Fast with a landslide. A continua tion of republican control in congress but with a. majority of 78 in the house" slashed to seven and a senate majority cut in two was assured. to night by practically complete but un official returns from Tuesday's elc tion. ' . The exposition initiative measure was defeated on the face of unofficial returns from- 1609 precincts by 10, 017 votes." The figures were: yes, 80,745; no, 90,862. Multnomah coun ty voted on this measure, yes, 3,901; no, 26,567. . The compulsory school bill in 1609 precincts "had, -yes,, 112,760; no, 98,' 114. A,V ATHENA CIVIC CLUB WILL PLANT TREES Tornado Kills Four -and Injure Fifty. Drumright, Okla. Four persons are known to have been killed, CO were Injured, some seriously, -and many are missing as the result ot a tornado, &1ca struck southwest of here. Despite rain and lowering clouds a eood vote was polled in Athena Tuesday jjk the state, county and city election Walter M. Pierce made a splendia showing here, carrying Athena by a vote of 257 to 84" over Governor Olcott. j, Ballots were scratched1 promiscu ously by the voters. The principal measure to receive the voters' atten tion was the compulsory school bill, which carried, 176 votes for, to 141 against Roy Ritner carried Athena against. Reinman by a majority of 19 votes. The complete vote totaled from the three Athena precincts follows: Congress Graham 205; Sinnott, 92. Governor Olcott, 84; Pierce, 257. State Treasurer Hoff, 162; Tou Velle, 110. ' ; Supterintendent Schools Church hill, 176; George, 134. Labor Commissioner Gram, 198; Hansen, 48. - , Public Service Commission Camp bell, 115; Ericksen, 45; Kerrigan 108. Senator, 19th District Eberhard, 165; Taylor, 145. Senator, 20th District Reinman, 146; Ritner, 165. Representative, 22nd District Lieuallen, 135; Smith, 179, . Representative, 23rd District Maim, 220; Miller, 210j Berkley, 97. County Commissioner Hales, 233. County Treasurer Cranston, 05; De Hart, 195, . Single Tax Measare-Yes, 26; No, 191. T ' . ;. Exposition Tax Yes, 40; No., 193. Income Tax Yes, 52? No , 120. Compulsory Education Yes, 17C; No- 141. . -' ' . TURKEY SHOOT' . Jr A very successful turkey shoot was held by the JUegion mie cmo on tns range south of town,' Sunday- fore noonEight turkeys and bne goose went to expert rifle shots. Next Sunday at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, a shoot for turkeys and geese will be held,' and all who ' desire,- whether members of the rifle club or not, are invited to participate in the shoot An interesting session of the Civic club was that held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. I. Watts, president,' in the chair. Mrs. E. C. Prestbye, sec retary, was present for the first time since the summer vacation, her pdsi tion being filled during her absence by Mrs. I. L. Michener. Mrs. Watts gave a detailed ac count of. her interview with County Agricultural Agent Fred Bennion, in regard to re-planting the city park to trees and shrubs. Mr. Bennion, who was to have given a taik at the meeting Tuesday was obliged to Be in Portland. The committe of five, al ready appointed as the tree committee and consisting of Mrs. Boyd,' Mrs. Hill, Mrs." Betts, Mrs. LeGrow' and Mrs. Dell, was augmented by appoint ment of five other ladies, as fol lows :Mrs. H. A. Barrett, "Mrs. Sam uel Haworth, Mrs. J. C. Walter, Mrs. A. H. Mclntyre and Mrs. R. A. Thom pson, These ten will meet next Sat urday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. Watts, and confer in regard to the early planting of the trees, which is advised by Mr. Ben nion to be done this month, and he has consented to be present at the planting. The club is also asking the assistance and co-operation of ,the Commerical club in the enterprise. 'A short program consisting of a paper on "Thanksgiving," by Mrs. E. C. Rogers, and a reading by Mrs. Watts, preceded refreshments, Mrs. B. D. Tharp, Mrs. H. A. Barrett, Mrs. E. C. Prestbye, Mrs. C. I McFadden and Mrs. J, C. Walter, acting as host esses. ' . " v . ' ' -:: Watts Elected MayW.of CityK ATHENA VS. HERMISTON f Tomorrow, Armistice Day, at 2:30 in the afternoon, Athena high school will battle with the fast Hermiston high school team on the' Athena grid iron. The Hermiston team has not been defeated this season, and won over Pendleton by one point Last year, in a whirlwind finish, Hermis ton won from Athena by the score of 6 to 0,'ftr what) stands as- the,.bfft game oi lootbau ever seen m the West end town. It will be a battle of brawn and ' wits tomorrow, and Coach Basler's men are in the pink of condition for the fray. ,:'( APPLE HARVEST ENDED Apple harvest in the Milton-Free-water district was brought to an end last week, when the crop, was re ported to be in storage or shipped. The1 district had a large crop of ap ples this season. Prices were lower than quoted a year ago. 1 DUCKS AND GEESE COMING ' River points report thatJ wild ducks and geese are beginning to arrive in large numbers from the north. Sports men are looking forward to excellent hunting of migratory fowl this sea son '' MOTOR SCHOOL -A. two-day motor school, held un der the auspices of McClintock & Simpson, at Pendleton is announced for Monday and Tuesday, November 13-14. ' . '?.:. Interest in the city election centered in the election of mayor and the bond measures. M. L. Watts was elected Mayor over W. T. McLeod, he ;reci -ing 127 votes to 4i9 for Mr. McLeod. The bond issue carried by a big ma jority.'' :i V''V;-V - Mr. Watts was. the regular nominee for mayor, having received the unan imous vote of the mass v meeting held, to nominate candidates for city offices. Mr. McLeod was nominated for councilman at 1 the meeting, and it is understood that he never gave his eonsent to make the race for ma yor. HiB name together with R. A. Thompson, and Reed Hill, for coun cilmen, were written in on the bal lots as they were cast 1 - The fact that the bond, measures carried without oposition to speak of is a source of satisfaction to the of ficials who have to do with munici pal financial affairs The bonds we- voted at a previous special election and carried, but the vote . was so light that bonding companies advised that the issue be' again referred to the municipal electorate . at the gen eral election. A The result of the city election is as follows: , V Mayor M. L. Watts, 127; W. T. McLeod, 49. , ' Councilmeh A. W. Logsdon, 187; W. T. McLeod, 131; O. O.-Stjephens, 136; R. A. Thompson, 41; Reed Hill, 39; scattering votes 11. Logsdon, Mc Leod and Stephens, receiving the highest number of votes, are elected. City Treasurer E A. Zerba, pres ent incumbent, 193. " - v ; City ; Recorder B.- B. Richards, present incumbent, 181. ; - MEASURES " "-I Governing Indebtedness and Finan cesYes, 126; No, 27. Issuance of Bonds and Validating indebtedness Yes, 127; No, 26.' , Provision Governing Claims Yes, 125JLN0.26. ZiJy v .. j 1 1 . t i, i ... . THOMPSON IN WRECK A. Thompson experienced his first automobile wreck Sunday, when driving a Ford Sedan up from Pen dleton, a derangement of the steer ing gear caused the machine to veer to the roadside and go over r.e em pa'nkmentThe Sedan struck on its right side and waa damaged consid erably. Glass was broken, one side caved in and the front axle benjtMr. Thompson escaped injury. . CAESARIAN OPERATIONS The second' Caesarian operation to be performed in a Walla Walla hos pital within the past week was that of Wdnesday, when a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammitt, of Freewater. . ' - ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM v AT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM JIMMY FOG HERE Mr. Jimmy Fog came over the hill from Pine Creek Tuesday night, after hanging over the Columbia river val Commencing at H o' clock tomor row afternoon, an Armistice Day program will be given at High school auditorium under auspices of Athena-Weston i American Legion Post" : v,c The principal speaker for the occasion will be Rev. O. H. Holmes of Walla Walla. The program com prises numbers by local singers, drills and exercises by grade pupils readings and orchestral music. In the evening the Post will give a dance at Legion Hall, good music is assured and a -pleasant time is an ticipated. Th- program at the audi torium, folic v. 3: " Invocation Rev. l onn March .V...... Orchestra Flag Drill Grade Pupils Song Mrs. Penn Harris Exercise . Four Little Tots Song .. Jennamae Read Selection .'. Orchestra Reading ........................... Miss Morgan Song Mrs. David Stone Address Rev. O. H. Holmes March Orchestra ARMISTICE DAY PICTURE For Armistice Day the Standard Theatre has a specially fine picture program to offer in the evening. Dor othy Dalton, supported by Rodolph Valentino and a superb Paramount Player cast will be seen in "Moran of the Lady Letty." This is one of the pictures that has recently been de clared by critics to be a wondrously well produced story of the sea, in which Miss Dalton and Mrf Valentino have parts well adapted to their tal ent And do not overlook the splen did picture coming to the Standard Sunday night, when Priscilla Dean comes in "Wild Honey." Here are two big super pictures that have recently been played at advanced prices, that were purchased so that the Standard can screen them at regular admission prices pictures that merit packed houses, both of them. I . FAREWELLANQUET ,'A. farewell banquet-,jwas "tendered Dr. C. H. Smith, retiring command er of Athena-Weston American Le gion post, Wednesday night at K. of P. Hall by members of the post Dr. Smith, who with ' his family, is leaving for Portland to reside, has been active in post affairs and. was a local leader in the work of secur ing congressional action on the sold ier's bonus measure, and in advising ex-service men as to their rights in vocational training and insurance. Twenty-two members of the post were present at the banquet, Freewater Times Editor Passes On Funeral services for S.B.Sanderson, editor and publisher of the Freewater Times,; who died at his home tlwve Saturday evening as the result of blood poisoning, were held in the Federated church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ; The Rev. Mr. Bleakney of Whit man college was in charge of the services and was assisted by the Rev. H. S. Stover, local pastor. In terment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Walla Walla. The death of Mr. Sanderson was a shock to his friends. He had been ill but a short time. He was 34 years old at the time of his 'death, and is survived by a widow and three child ren. His mother, Mrs. D. C. Sander son, a brother, George Sanderson, anil a sister, Mrs. R. E. Bean, all of Free water or vicinity, survive him. An other brother, Charles B. Sanderson, lives at Seattle. Mr. Sanderson was prominent in community affairs and had many friends who are deeply grieved at his early deatlv He had lived there for 18 years. - CONSTANTINOPLE NOW UNDER TURK CONTROL MRS. ISABELLE McINTYRE LAID TO REST, SUNDAY CARD OF THANKS For all the kindness and assistance rendered us during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Isabella Mclntyre, we are deeply grateful. , THE FAMILY In Washington senatorial election returns from 2,304 precincts out of 9 44(5 in iha alata trlva Hill 197 KQ7 ley for several days, and remained and Miles Poindexter, his republican with us all day Wednesday. ' opponent, 123,217. . ' v r-:. ' r c Locals ", :i v ; ; .. ; Mi!!PimMPJ ZrkJ 2 The Henry family spent yesterday J1 tY'"rZLm y fa the country gathering mushrooms. y Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle and daugh- v - "Sw ter of Washington, D. C spent Sat- i -f ... , ' . rn 'Kr? '" i urday and part of Sunday In ow OH trie. sMi 'town'"''' " ""' : ' S 5. Mr.Hany'Gay!jr.,pasdth J? '4. 5 here Sunday a. m. Promised to be sU-8- 'rV lllrlM ;i back Tuesday morning and pay J' J3H J ml J&sM : i Judge Willing a visit s-iSJsU . ;Mrs. Isabelle Mclntyre, pioneer resident of this county died last Fri day night at the home of her daugh terMrs. W. E. Potts at Helix. She had been ill for several months and her death was not unexpected. All of her nine children were present at her bedside. They are A. C. Mclntyre and D. N. Mclntyre of Helix, M. C. Mclntyre of Athena; Peter Mclntyre and Duncan Mclntyre of Alberta, Mrs. W; E. Potts, Helix, Mrs. E. J. Taylor, Alberta; Mrs. Mary McPhail, Alberta, and Mrs. Margaret " Pickell, The Dalles ; ' I The funeral : was held in Athena at 2 p. m. Sunday afternoon, the ser vices being from the Christian church with Rev; W.A. Gressman of Pendle- Mrs. Mclntyre's husband, Archi bald Mclntyre died 24 years ago. y A large number of friends- and relatives from all parts of the county gathered to pay their last respects to the departed, and the tributes of flowers were beautiful and profuse. Mrs. Mclntyre was a pioneer of this county, having lived in this vici nity for thirty years, and by her lov ing kindness and thoughtfulness of others had endeared herself to all who knew her, As expressed by Mr. Gressman. "Her love for others and her words of kindness were like unto that of the Master." She had been in declining health for several months and her deatth was not unexpected. Obituary Isabella Campbell was bom in Bun nessan, Scotland, August 1st, 1838 and died near Athena, Oregon, Nov ember 3, 1922. At the age of ten years she came to Canada with her parents, where in 1856 she was mar ried to Archibald Mclntyre. Thirty years ago the family removed to Umatilla county, Oregon. Mr. Mc lntyre died here twenty four years ago. Five sons and four daughters survive her. One son died in infancy and another son, John, died four years ago. She is also survived by 38 grandchildren and 21 great grand children. She was a member of the Prsbyterian church until after coin ing to Oregon, when she united with the Christian church. Uudania Pact Jorn Up and Evaluation By Allied Troops ; Is Demanded. ; Constantinople. The nationalist government has seized control ot Con stantinople, Rafet Pasha has been made the new governor and Hamld Bey, the representative of the Angora government, lias ordered the allied troops out. In a note to the entente he has demanded evacuation of the allied forces. ,The Turks have torn up the Mu danla armistice convention and have begun advancing Into the Chanak area, occupied by the British, and other neu tral zones. I Since noon Saturday, the nationalist administration Is declared to " have ben established and in celebration of this masses ot excited Turks have been engaged In disorders. The government authorities Issued o: ders that all disturbances should be ri sorously put down. The allied high . ci immissloners accepted the new re- me and there was nothing left tor tlio sultan's ministry but resignation. An allied extraordinary council de cided to refuse categorically the na tl snalist demand for the allied evacua tim of Constantinople. FEACE CONFERENCE AT LAUSANNE POSTPONED . Bank Deposits Will Be Paid Back. Olympla, Wash. the supreme court allowed claims of Northern Pacific railway employes against the Scandinavian-American bank of Tacoma for deposits made on their personal ac counts January 15, 1921, the day be fore the bank closed. The decision af firmed original findings of Judge E. M. Card ot Pierce county and reversed his order granting a new trial on errors ot law. . 44,186 Rural Mall Routes. Washington In a resume ot the rural mall service, the postofflce de partment reports that the number oi routes has grown from 82 In 1907, to 44,186, with -a mileage of 1,180,448 miles. Oregon has 265 routes which cover 7254 miles. Washington has 892 routes, including 14,763 miles. Idaho has 216 routes and 6776 miles. L'oyd George Unopposed In District. London. Former Prime Minister David Lloyd George was returned un opposed as member of parliament for the Carnarvon district "... . London. As a result of the new situation created in Constantinople by the demand ot Rafet Pasha, that the allied military occupation of the city cease, the peace conference called to be held at Lausanne November 13 has been postponed, possibly for a fort night It was announced here. It Is stated in authoritative circles that la no circumstance will the Brit ish point of view regarding they pres ence of anted troops In Conitahtiaome be changed. The British Intend to up-' hold the Mudanla armistice agreement and remain in the neutral tone with their troops. c It the Angora government, however, desires to send civil administrative officers to Chanak, GalHpoIl and Con stantinople, there will be no objeotlon, it is declared. So far as learned, the sultan has not abdicated. It is believed the British authorities are taking meas ures to protect him and the prince, his heir. , COAST HEALTHIEST PLACE Has The Lowest Infant Mortality In the Country, San Francisco. California, Wash. Ington and Oregon are the three healthiest states in the union from an Infant mortality standpoint, while San Francisco carried off the palm for three consecutive years, ending with 1921, for having the fewest deaths' of Infants born alive of any city ot Its size in tba nation, the state board ot health stated In a special report. Washington and Oregon even excel California when It comes to an ab sence of health risks to infants, the report said. Although the Seattle deaths were two for each 1000 last year, whereas the San Francisco ieaths were 51, the Washington In- tatt has what might be literally term ed "the best chance in the world" for gurgling his or her way Into the Dink- est and healthiest sort ot childhood. In Portland there were but 48 infant deaths to each 1000 of the population last year, and the state of Oregon at large is almost "neck and neck" with Washington in the race for first hon ors as the infant's paradise. , , Apple Growers Ask For Cars. Wenatchee, Wash. Four hundred fruit growers, representing practically. all of (he 4000 orcbardlsts In north central Waahlngton, mot here and liter discussing present critical condi tions adopted resolutions addressed to President Harding and the interstate commerce commission, asking that steps be taken to save 600 carloads of apples endangered by failure to obtain cars for shipping. Athens A-Ex-KIng" ConstantTne "Will bo charged with responsibility for the recent disaster to Greek forces in Asia Minor and will be given an epportun. Ity to come to Grwca t . . iivt ok Innocence, I t ft .3 ' Ml