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Entered at tbe Post Office at Athena, Oregon-, a 8econd-CIaee Mail Matter mm VOLUME 47. ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY MORNINGV'SEPTEMBER 3, 1926 NUMBER 36 RECORD CROWD SEES VALENTjNO FUNERAL Enormous Throng Pays Fare well Tribute to Sheik of Screenland. New York, N. Y. Broadway, where Rudolph Valentino once worked as a dishwasher, Monday paid farewell tri bute to the man who died at the height of his career as sheik of the movies. ..... No .funeral proceedings Jn. the his tory of New York City were witnessed by a larger crowd than that which silently watched the funeral proces sion move slowly from Campbell's funeral parlors to the church. The famous thoroughfare was lined with many thousands as the funeral cortege moved from the funeral church at Broadway and Sixty-sixth street 1jd St. Malachy's church, in West Forty-ninth St., two miles away. Members of the police bomb squad and 263 regular policemen, including a mounted squad, patrolled the fun eral route and stood guard outside the funeral establishment and the church. Pola Negri, Polish acress, who an nounced before Valentino's death that she was engaged to marry him and Jean Acker, the dead actor's first wife, who had said that she was re conciled to him just before his death, followed the body into the church. AIR HERO KILLED IN PLANE CRASH Philadelphia, Pa. Commander John Rodgers, hero of the Hawaiian sea plane flight, was killed in a fall in a land plane oft the Philadelphia navy yard. Samuel Schultz, his mechan ician, was critically injured. Accompanied by Schulz, Command er Rogers had flown from the Ana costia field near Washington, on a trip here to inspect some new 'planes of the type used on the Hawaiian flight. Some officers and men at the yard had been watching the plane as it circled and descended, ready for the final gliding sweep to the ground. The plane was pointed towards the field and descending rapidly,, but still about 30 (feet above the surface of the river, 100 feet from shore, when; its nose was Been to tilt - towards the water and then dive into the river. Commander Rodgers and Schulz, strapped to their seats, were unable to do anything to save themselves. AIR MAIL TO START SEPT. 15 Dally Flights Except Monday to Link Pacific Coast Cities. Washington, D. C. Service on the Pacific coast contract air mail route between Seattle, Portland,. San Fran cisco and Los Angeles will be inaug urated September 15, Postmaster Gen eral New announced Tuesday, A ' The Pacific Air Transport company will operate the service, using eight planes. The line will hold the first contract to call for night flying. Lighted airways have been establish ed. The route is the longest of the con tract air mall routes . with a length of 1008 miles, making the postage be tween Seattle and Los Angeles 15 cents an ounce and to other points 10 cents. : ; The service will be operated daily except Monday. ' Man Sues Dry Chief. Salem, Or. Damages of $50,000 are sought against William S. Levens, state prohibition commissioner, and three unnamed deputies in a suit fil ed in the circuit court by Russell Beckett of Salem, convicted of pos session of liquor. Beckett ' declares in his compaint that Prohibition Commissioner Lev ens has. threatened to make bis life a burden and said he would run Beck' ett out of town. Tbe deputies used strong arm methods In handling the " case, it is alleged. New York. Gertrude Kderie was given a homecoming ovation as New York never before has given a woman. Packed throngs that witnessed - her triumphant procession up the canyon of lower Broadway were estimated as ereater than those that welcomed re turning heroes after the world war. It was the day of day tot the youth ful swimmer who was the first of her sex to conquer the English channel and in a better time than any man had ever achieved. - . BUT UTTLE CHANGE SEEN IN WHEAT PRICE FOR .1327 ;J ' ik S ;.: . v - Wheat growers were advised by the , department of agriculture that the world market situation confront ing theni'probably,f would show little change from the present in 1927 and that ithey should not expect condi tions: similar i to . those prevaling in 1925 when prices were n a domestic market basisA.u VDoes-not seem likely that the world market situation for wheat next year will be materially different from, the. present," the department' statement continued, "as there? is lit tle indication of any material expan sion in acreage outside the United States and the carry oyer next July is not likely C. to be large.;- Barring; unusually high yields such as occur red in 1915 and 1923, over a large part of the world, foreign competition probably will be about on & par with the present year. "If American- farmers ,:arry - out their intentions -, to increase ., winter wheat acreage 14.4 per cent; and abandonment and yields are average, a winter wheat crop of around 573, 000,000 bushels would ,: be produced, which would be about 9 per . cent less than that harvested in 192G. . With this average yield next year there would be a surplus ; for export a:id additions to carry over around 200,- 000,000 bushels. Farmers should not be misled by the relatively high prices received for the wheat crop harvested in 1925; when prices were on a domestic bas is and under normal conditions should expect in 1927, prices more in lino with world prices. Farmers in" sections which normally have a large corn acreage should also keep in mind, in making a shift in wheat acreage, that the present unfavorable situation for corri is not likely to be repeated next year. In planning production, farm ers should consider also what produc ers . in competing countries are do ing. , "The areas sown in wheat in com peting export countries, outside of Russia and the Danube countries, ex panded considerably during the war and have been maintained or con tinued to expand since the -war; With average yields, foreign competition probably will be maintained and. may be slightly increased." NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT -The management of the Standard Theatre calls particular attention of its patrons to the presentation of next Wednesday night's picture, "Never the Twain Shall Meet," from the story by Peter B. Kyne. The Standard was fortunate in securing this fine production at a price which justifies regular admission prices figuring on a full - house at tendance. The ' mid-week date se lection was made so .that Athena business men would have the op portunity of seeing" ' the picture. Round-Up week -there will . be no shows at the Standard on Wednes day and Saturday nights. Sunday night, following ,the , Round-Up, Gloria Swanson will appear in "Stage Struck." THE GYPSY CARNIVAL The gypsy carnival lawn social giv en under auspices of the B. Y. P. U., of the Baptist church, Saturday even ing, was attended by a large number of people, including out-of-town pa trons. . Over $40 was taken in from the sale of refreshments. The lawn was attractively decorated with elec trically lighted Chinese lanterns, and a vocal and instrumental program was given. ONE THAT DIDN'T GET AWAY When Grant Prestbye ; returned from Montana last week, he had just been : fishing in Ronan Lake, and he brought home one that didn't get away. A fine rainbow trout, 24 inches long and weighing six pounds, is what Grant's friends admired while on display in one of Steve's show windows.' SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAY The Athena schools will start next Tuesday, instead of opening Monday as stated in the Press last week. . A letter from Superintendent Hadley, who is in Portland, advises that the teachers will have a meeting in the school building Monday afternoon for the purpose of formulating plans for the year's work. V WORK ON GARAGE STARTS -Work on the new garage for the state highway maintenance depart ment is under way on the state's pro perty on Second street, at Main. STANF1ELD DECLARES HIS INTENTION TO ENTER RACE Senator Robert N. Stanfield, who was defeated in the May primary for the republican nomination for United States senator, declared in a state ment at Portland, that he would be come a candidate ., at the November election to succeed himself. He said he expected to "accept the nomina tion as a candidate for United States senator, provided such nomination is tendered to me prior to September 2, the last : date tor iiling acceptance.";. A-nwatimr of "100 citizen friend lyjtolStetaaldJs planned to nomini nate him formally, it was said by hjs supporters. Under the state law a nomination s can- be made .in this ma'niier. - . He will oppose -Frederick Steiwer, whd received the republican', nomin ation in the primary and Bert T. Han ey, former member of the United States shipping board, the demo cratic nominee. , Steiwer , was suc cessful in the primary in a field of eight j candidates, receiving 40,063 votes, Stanfield being second with 29,447. The total number of republi can votes' cast for senator was 125, 079. V In his statement Stanfield emr phasized his reluctance to give up important senate committee chair manships, which he said he regarded as belonging not to himself but to the people of Oregon. - He also re iterated charges that his candidacy had been injured in the primary campaign by a "yellow ticket" which is to be investigated by. grand juries in Multnomah and Marion counties. This ticket, purporting to endorse Stanfield without his knowledge and consent, was circulated among vpters opposed to the Ku Klux Klan, accord ing to Stanfield.' STANDARD PICTURES Tomorrow night the Standard will present Jackie Coogan in the best picture this irrepressible youngster has ever made. It is a rollicking jamboree of fun, pathetic . situations and fine acting of a splendid story. Sunday night, the last appearance of Rudolph Valentino on the Standard screen- will be made, when he plays the part of Rodrigo Torriani in "Co bra,", one of Paramottnt's, big pic- tures of the year. PRIZES FOR DEER A Walla Walla sporting : goods house is offering prizes for the first two deer killed and exhibited there. University of Oregon. RANCHER NEARLY KILLED ' WHEN ATTACKED BY BULL i The Walla Walla Union reports that H. D. May prominent rancher narrowly escaped death in an en counter with an angry bull on the May farm, about six miles south west of Walla Walla. Mr. May is in a very critical condition as a result of the fight, his injuries being so se vere a3 to prevent removal to tho hospital for treatment. .The encounter occured about 9 o'clock, whenMr. May went into the pen to remove the' animal to other quarters. He had succeeded in get ting a rope about the bull when the animal rushed him. Armed with a pitchfork the man jabbed several times, piercing the animal s thick hide, but failing to stop him. Tin bull rushed Mr. May again and again tossing him about the pen. Only the fact that the bull has no hums sav ed the man's life it is believed. The man was finally thrown against the fence by the animal, and managed to crawl under it to safety He was found by the children, none having been near the pen when the encounter occurred. Mr. May's injuries include three broken ribs, a bad cut on the head, several broken fingers and intensely painful bruises. A physician was summoned immediately following the accident. ' ;qNTHE SESQUI LAGOONS MISS ARETA LITTLEJOHN WED TO MR. FRANCIS C. GURNEY . In the presence of the parents of the happy couple at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P, Little john in Athena, Wednesday, September 1, Miss Areta Littlejohn became the bride of Mr. Francis Claire Gurney, of Baker, Oregon. The ring service was used, and Rev. Bollinger of the Baptist church, read the ceremony at 11 o'clock. Im mediately after the ceremony, the newly wedded couple left, on a honey moon motor trip to Spokane and Se attle, - The groom was accompanied from Baker by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R, Gurney. He is associatel with his father, in the. lumber business in Baker county, and is located at Haines, where-he and his bride will make their future home. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn, and grew to womanhood in Athena.- She - is a graduate of Athena high school and Since gradua- As .there is no open season in Wal- tion from the University she has la Walla county this year, contenders been a successful teacher, occupying for the prizes are looking to Umatil la county, where the season op?r,3 September 10, and to Columbia coun ty, Washington, where the season opr ens October 15. . MORE SHELF SPACE Interior improvement , nip.de at Steve's store this week includes more shelf space for the men's wear de partment, and a new location for the heating stove. , responsible positions in the high school departments at Haines and at Marshfield. The Press unites with Athena . frionds in congratulations. WALLA WALLA FAIR An old time .county fair will be held at the Walla Walla fair grounds. September 9, 10. and 11. Stock and agricultural exhibits will be a feature and $1500 in purses have been set aside for a racing program. , .jp , , Jt v 1 1 I J 'i ; i - J R1 - r HO Z 4 n I- a Here are Americans, visitors to tbe Sesqul-Centennial International Expo sition in Philadelphia which , celebrates the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, riding about the lagoons in an Italian craft, a gondola, from v.-blch they view the buildings and displays from many lands. In the distance can bo seen the mammoth Sesqut Stadium; to the right is tlie signal tower of tho tJniteq' States Coast Guard building and exhibit, and tp the left is qne of the Japanese pagodas which dot the exposition grounds. The Grecian pavilion is one of the permanent structures on the site before the city government decided to build the Sesqul at the front door of the great Philadelphia Navy Yard. The Exposition continues until December 1. IN AUTO ACCIDENT V. While returning from Pacific City to Newberg last week. Mr. and Mrs,. Goff, Mrs. R. B. McEwen. and two sons met with an automobile accident in which all members, of the rffvty were more or less bruised and Mr, Goff seriously injured. An approach ing car, crowded the Goff machine to the side of the highway, when the rear wheels skidded in loost gravel and the car rolled down a 20-foot embankment. An ambulance took Mr. and Mrs. Goff to their hom-3 at Newberg. ' Mrs. McEwen and sens returned in Mr. Goff'3 machine, which though badly wrecked, came in on its own power. PENDLETON'S NEW STORE Pendleton's new department store', Bond Erothers Company will open September 4th in the Dickson Build ing on Main street, with a complete modern stock . of men's and boy's clothing and furnishings; women's, misses and children's ready-to-wear; men's women's and children's shoes; millinery; bargain basement mer chandise; gift goods,' linens; piece goods; luggage; lingerie; bedding in fact, all of the goods which make up the stock of an up-to-date de partment store. - Labor Day Activities (CwHtkCW.M.U.t C3F . ' ' - - A J. -j . 1 . .- J 1 1 ' 1 FIVE HUNDRED TONS OF PRUNES WILL BE DRIED Unsatisfactory prices for prunes this season will give the Western Dehydrater plant at Milton-Freewat-er a long run on diying the late rip ening portion of the crop. A large part of the crop was ship ped out at prices unsatisfactory to the growers, consignments being made to all parts of the country. The remainder of the crop would have been a loss to the growers had not the dehydrating plant been there to handle the surplus. The Freewater Times says the tunners in the enlarged drier plant are now ready for prunes. Expert apple and prune drier men have been employed and the company ex pects to have around 500 tons of green prunes put through the drier Twenty tons a day is said to be the average capacity of tho plant at present. A modern type of grading machine is being installed which will grade and pack the dried product, according to size. Around $25,000 was spent this summer in enlarging tho capacity of the drier with experts from Califor nia overseeing the Installation of new machines. It is now said to be one of the largest plants of its kind in the Northwest. The dehydrater will be used exten sively this season for the drying of C grade apples and will also be a source of income to the community In the employment of considerable labor, ONIONS AT A DOLLAR Tom Norman's two-acres of onions are now atcp of the ground, in sever al big, fat rows across the patch. They are being offered at $1 per sack. The onion harvest this season has not been a profitable one for the grower. Thousands of carloads were thrown on the market, and In many instances did not bring suf ficient returns to defray freight charges. NEW WILSON HEATER In stock at Rogers & Goodmans is something new in living-room heating stoves the Wilson Hot Blast coal stove. Of beautiful design and finish the heater is a distinct adjunct to to household furnishings. It is equip ped with hot blast and air circula tion features, both of which are fuel saving and heat-control devices. SELLS THE "GROVE". Mrs. Ella Brotherton Keiser has sold the "Grove" boarding house in Walla Walla, to Mrs. Grace Wilson of that city, ORIENTAL IN ALAR! CANADA Minimum Wage Law Planned to Exclude Asiatics From::-Indus'ry. Victoria, B. C, . Canada's oriental problem is reaching an acute stage in its relation . to industry, according to ; new and startling figures issued by the British Columbia, laljir . depart ment here. - These show that in Brit ish Columbia, where Canada's oriental population is almost exclusively -con centratedv of .every nine persons in in dustry one is ; an Asiatic. , What -is , more serious,, the oriental industrial population is growing all the time. Announcement of these figures caus ed a profound impression in western Canada, where the oriental question is cause of keen alarm. Out of approximately 104,000 per sons employed in British Columbia in dustry 11,460- are orientals. - With a total population of 000,000, it is evi dent that Canada's most western prov ince, like California, is being : pene trated by Asiatics in virtually all lines of business. Western Canadian business men are waiting eagerly to see how these fig ures will be affected by this country's first serious effort to stem the tide of oriental penetration. This will take the form of a minimum wage law to be brought into effect in the British Columbia Industry November 1. With minimum wages in force In the tim ber industry, It is thought the oriental will lose his single advantage in the labor market bis willingness to ao cept wages lower than white men can live on. Forced to pay a fixed wage to all employes, operators, it ia thought, will employ white men in preference to Asiatics, as white men are conceded to be more efficient. ANOTHER Wl jiSm CHANNEL Dover, England. Mrs. Clemington Corson of New York, the mother . of two children and well known as a long distance swimmer, swam the English channel. Mrs. Corson's official time was 15 hours and 28 minutes. She was the second woman to ac complish this brilliant feat in the stormy history of channel swimming, Gertrude Ederle, who roturncd to her home in New York Saturday, conquer ed the grim stretch of water on Aug ust 6, being the first woman to ever swim the channel and setting up the record of 14 hours 31 minutes. Mrs. Corson's victory was more im presslve inasmuch as Frank Perks, English swimmer, who started with her, and swam most of the way In her trail, was forced to quit when a mile and a half from the English coast after being in tho water more than 14 hours. Except for the record made by Miss JiMerle, M.'s. Corson broke the records of tna previous five men channel swimmers, her Umo being about 15 hours. The best time made by a man channel swimmer was by Sebastian Tiraboschl, the Argentine'ltalian swimmer, who crossed tho channel in 1923 in 16 hours 23 minutes. CHANNEL TIME S3 f.RCKEN Otto Vlerkoeten Covers Distance In 12 Hours and 40 Minutes. Dover, , England. Otto Vierkoetcn of Germany swam tho English chan nel Monday. He lauded at 2:15 p. ni. at Lang don Stairs, half way between Dover and St. Margaret's Lay, from Cape GHs-Nes, Franco, whore he entered the water at 1:35 a. m. The elapsed time of tho swim ac cording to the figure h, is 12 hours ar.d 40 minutes, or nearly two hours bet. ter than the r'cord of 14 hours and 31 minutes established by Miss Ger trude Ederle on August 6. Vierkoeten's landing was witnessed by only a few soldiers, who ran down from the Langdon buttery, above the boach. Tho soldiers carried the swim mer to hia sm.'ill boat, which convey, ed him to the accompanying tng. Frlce Put on Head or Fore3t HreDUQS. Salmn, Or. The state board of for csiry issued a proclamation offering a reward of $5u0 for Information leading io tho HnuHt au'l conviction of nny person found Kiiiky of maliciously and j.uipcsoly setting fires In tho (uresis "f Qresou couUury to law.