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Bntered at the Post Office at Athena, Oregon, as Second-Class Mail Matter VOLUME 50. ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 22. 1929 NUMBER 8 AUTOMOBILE SPEED LIGHTS PROPOSED Speed of Cars Would be In dicated To Others by Colored Lights. f (Oregon Voter Reporting Service) State House Salem.-A device which will indicate the speed at which a car is travelling by the color of a light fixed to the front is called for in S. B. 179, introduced by Senator R. J. Carsner, Spray. "The purpose of this bill' is for the better safeguarding and protec tion of human life so that a passing car may know how fast another car is coming," Senator Carsner explain ed. "The bill was introduced at the request of traffic officers and safety societies." A white light if you are not travel ling over 15 miles an hour; an orange one if you reach 35; green for 35 to 45 miles an hour and a -red light for those who travel faster. No device suitable has yet been put on the market, although it is under stood that one has been invented. . The light must be discernable 600 feet in ' advance of the vehicle to which it is attached and will be con nected with the speedometer. The state will examine proposed devices and license those workable, after a sale agreement fixing the re tail price is filed with the secretary of state. The act is to be suspended until a suitable device is found. "There is nothing in this bill to change the distribution of the state market road fund, but requires that in the future the' counties are not re quired to match the state money," ex plained Representative John H. Car J kin of Medford about H. B. 415. The measure passed the House and is now ,y 'in the Senate. "If they desire to match the money, they may raise the taxes by a levy, but it is not obligatory. There is no change in the apportionment of state money. Multnomah county will still continue to contribute about $300, 000 a year to the other counties. "I believe the bill will accomplish a saving. The old law was un-American and against home-rule. It re sulted in hardshsip upon taxpayers in many counties." Among other "weedy" problems tackled by the legislature is one of how tall weeds may grow and when they shall be cut. A bill, which pro vides that weeds shall not grow to a height in excess of 12 inches and shall be destroyed and prevented from seeding during the remainder of the calandar year, has been in troduced by Senator Edward F. Bailey of Junction City, The bill, S. B. 170, amends sever al sectionss of the present law, re lating to weed control districts and the extermination of noxious weeds. "It mereiy stiffens the present law on weed extermination and puts some teeth in it," was Senator Bailey's ex planation of the bill. "If we are going to vote to can cel interest, on the soldiers bonus, and other loans, it .is a great incon sistency not to do sq for the ir rigation and drainage districts'" Senator R. J, Carsner, Spray, stated In debate In the Senate recently on the passage of H. B. 219. The bill provides that on assessments levied by irrigation or drainage districts the penalties shall be for the bene fit of the district. The measure pass ed the Senate and has been referred to the House. "A man may now avoid paying tax on his cattle by shifting them back and forth between counties. If he has no land in a county, then the as sessor is not able to assess them," said Senator Colon,' R. Eberhard,. in committee on Assessment and Tax ation recently of the tax on transient livestock when it was up for discussion, Horns In Bad Way A number of Indian cayuses liter ally starving for want of feed, have been annoying ranchers on Wild Horse creek, southeast of Athena for several days. The deep snow has covered piles of straw dumped by combines last harvest, and these horses have drifted out of the fields to the highway. At Harry McBride's place, several head have been hover ing about his barnyard, nibbling at anything they find in the nature of forage. To Our Customers The Continental Oil company is always prepared to meet competitive prices on gasoline and oil products offered at any time by any other oil company distributing products in this territory. CONTINENTAL OIL CO. By Bryct BakeT, Agcfct STATE SENATORS III PIILING BEE Both Battlers Score In Scrap Outside Senate Chamber. a A special to the Oregonisui from Salem gives an account of ' a fist fie-ht between Senators Joe Dunne and Klepper just outside the door of the senate chamber Monday after noon when Dunne insisted that Klep per apologize 'for what he considered an aspersion on the character of a widow made on the senate floor a moment before. Senator Dunne's left cheek and eye were discolored ami his nose is swollen. Senator Klepper was slapped across the face and a ruby drop collected on the end of his nose. Rvstanders and lobbyists separated the belligerent solons and Dunne re entering the senate chamber apolo gized for his conduct, but Klepper did not and ominously hinted that the war is not over for "I know what happened outside the door isn't complete." Representative Lonergan, chairman of the Portland boxine commission, rushed over from the house and ask ed to sign up the Multnomah senators for a ten-round bout next Tuesday night. For a few fast fleeting minutes, confusion reigned in and outside the senate chamber. Sergeant-at-arms Bruce, whose duty it is to preserve order didn't know what it was all about, and Joseph Beveridge, ex Multnomah county clerk, as door keeper, made no effort to clear the aisle. Later thev received a public calldown from Senator Upton and President Norblad for their remiss ness. Senator Bennett horned in and waB severely reprimanded by President Norblad, who figuratively flattened down Bennett's ears. ,.., :r Following a heated debate in the senate with Dunne demanding an apology, invited Klepper to leave the chamber, removing his glasses as he entered the corridor. After him came the bulky Senator Dunne, chucking his eye-glasses as he fol lowed the athletically-built Klepper. Just outside the door Klepper turned and Dunne, his hand open, sent a stinging slap across the jowls of Klepper. Tom B. Collis, representing the Union Pacific, stepped in between the two legislators and, as is the case with peacemakers, received a punch from Klepper on his arm. Tall Tom Collins, however, shouldered a space between the angry senators and push ed them just far enough apart that the clenched fist of Klepper could give Dunne its full impact. Senator Dunne, whose good right arm was seized by Fred I Gilford, struggled to hand another smack with his open palm, and by that time the senators were pinioned and every one was hunching shoulders, fearful of a wallop. Panting and unstrung, the two senators glared at each other; Dunne returned to his seat In the senate, while Klepper inquired of the crowd if he hadn't given a good account of himself. Wilson-Cox Nuptials Consummated Sunday At three o'clock Sunday afternoon, Mr. Charles Wilson of Helix, and Thelma Cox of Endicott, Wash., were united in marriage by Rev. Carl Mc Connel at the parsonage of the Methodist church at Walla Walla. The happy couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Baker, Miss Marjorie Wilson and Mr. Armand Bell, all of Athena. Returning to Athena, the wedding party went to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilson, where a wedding dinner was served at five o'clock to the follow ing guests: The bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tate, Miss Mar jorie Wilson and Mr. Armand BelL Dinner was served by the Misses Bernice Wilson and Marjorie Mon tague. Later the guests were invit ed by the groom to a theatre party. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have a host of friends in Athena, who extend congratulations.' Mrs. Wilson is a sister of M. I. Miller, member of the faculty of the Athena schools, and is well known here. Mr. Wilson has an Important position with a grain-buying firm and is located at Helix, where the couple will reside. Monday Till Beckner managed to get to town in his car for the first time In thrVe w&ka. UNIVERSITY ARTIST WINS PRAISE FOR SCULPTURE HARRY CAMDEN i ; 4- f ti t V A High praise from the critics Is com ing to Harry Camden, professor of soulpture at the University of Oregon, for the many fine productions which hit art has created. Recently, Mr. Camden made an exhibition of hit work at Eugene, and one of the favor He works, "Carnivals," may be teen at tht right. V. v 2 f' Basketball Star X V-A If r fl (( V.r I g Scotty MUligan is one of the shining lights of the University of Oregon bas ketball team this season. Scotty Is playing his third and last year, Will Stanton Dead After Major Operation Will Stanton, mention of whose ill ness was in the Press last week, died Friday in a hospital at Bend, "where he was recently taken for an oper ation, due to intestinal trouble. Funer al services were held at the com munity church in Prineville, Monday. For many years Mr. Stanton had been engaged in the stock business in the Mill creek section, near Prine ville. He was taken to the Bend hos pital about three weeks ago and later underwent a major operation. Mr. Stanton was born in Napa county, California, March 30, 1873, and at his death was 56 years and 16 days of age. He is survived by his widow; his mother, Mrs. S. C. Stanton of Athe na; four brothers, John and Cleve of Athena; Del Stanton of Prineville and Eugene of Montana; one sister, Mrs. Frank Rainville of Colfax, Washing Deer Out of the Hills Five deer, two bucks and three does, were at the Till Beckner place south of Athena the fore part of the week. . Mr. Beckner turned them south toward the river when he en countered them on horseback. The deer were In very poor condition, Mr. Beckner stated, being gaunt and ap parently tired from their struggles through the snow on their- way out of the mountains. Thye At Walla Walla ' Ted Thye, champion light weight wrestler of Portland, will meet Jim Heslin, British title holder on the mat at Walla Walla, March 1, In the Veteran' of FoVetrn Wart imbVer. Adams-Athena Pythian Lodges Jointly Observe Their Anniversaries Forty-one years ago this month, Pythian Lodge No. 29 was instituted in Athena and twenty-five years ago this month, Lomax Lodge, No. 93 was instituted at Adams. Last- evening at Pythian Castle hall in Athena the anniversaries of these lodges was properly observed jointly, with a large attendence of members and their families present to enjoy the occasion. An interesting feature of the eve ning was the presentation of 25-year veteran jewels by Grand Chancellor Stanton Rowell to Henry Dell, M. L. Watts, John Thompson, Joseph Can non and A. R. Coppock, of Pythian Lodge. A splendid banquet was enjoyed from six to eight o'clock, which was followed by a program which com prised the following numbers: Ad dress, Walter Gleason, Grand Keeper of Record and Seals; musical read ing, Mrs. C. M. Eager; violin solo, Wayne Lafave of Adams, accom panied at the piano by Miss Hilda Lafave; reading, Miss Mildred Bate man; vocal duet, Devon and Wallan of Adams; dialogue, Velton Read and Melvin Coppock; presentation of jewels, Stanton Rowell, Grand Chan cellor, domain of Oregon. Following the program, a dance for the benefit of Pythian Home at Van couver, Wash., was well attended, Fletcher's orchestfa furnishing the music for the occasion. Wauna Valentine Party Miss Marjorie Montague entertain ed the Wauna Camp Fire girls at a delightful Valentine party at her home last Thursday evening. Ber nice Wilson assisted with the games and arrangements. The house was beautifully decorated in red and white, carrying out a Valentine motif. "Hearts" were the diversion of the evening. Four tables were in play. Nylene Taylor won a prize for high score and Mary Jane Miller won con solation. Mrs. Ethel Montague and Esther Berlin assisted the hostess in serving a delicious two course lunch eon. Another attraction at the re freshment hour was the distribution of the contents from a gay Valentine box. The main feature of the entire evening was the appearance of the tiny Misses June and Gloria Garfield, talented daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Chase Garfield in several individual dances. Gloria and June were very much appreciated by the Wauna girls. Additional guests included, Mrs. Chase Garfield, Misses Mary Berlin, Mary Jane Miller and the guardians, Mrs. H. Wade LeRoy and Hilda Dickenson. More Than Fifty Cougar The state game commission reports that more than fifty cougar have been killed by hunters . in Oregon since the first of the year and this has been responsible for the saving of many hundred deer, according to the State Game Commission. Up to February 15 the commission had paid bounties of $25 each on 48 cougar and several hunters had not report ed in to colkict their payments. The extreme cold weather in the rnoun tains has driven the deer to lower levels and the cougar have followed them, thus making themselves the preV to htoOrt. IE BEGINS LIFE SENTENCE Grim and Silent as He En ters Prison as Habitual, Criminal. Walla Walla, Wash. Tight-lipped and grim, his face pale from his con finement in the King county jail since last July, but showing not a trace of emotion. Decasto E. Mayer walked into the state penitentiary in a businesslike manner to begin a life sentence imposed after his conviction in Seattle on charges of being a habitual criminal. Mayer, tall, slim man of mystery, who has 29 known aliases, was ac companied by Deputy Sheriffs Dever eaux and Strubin and Was handcuf fed to the latter. He was dressed in blue denim trousers and jumper and carried a Bmall bundle of personal be longings. He was taken to the war den's office where commitment papers were transferred and signed and the prisoner, without uttering a word was led away to pass through the regular routine of entrance, con sisting of a bath, hair cut and change of clothes. The deputies who brought Mayer from Seattle declared that he had maintained the same stolid silence during the trip and had said nothing of his plans or expectations. Mayer, now No. 12444, W. S. P., has spent most of his past 16 years in various prisons and jails through out the western part of the United States and has been suspected of three homicides, although he has never been brought to trial on that count. He was convicted in King county on a grand larceny charge in connection with the possession of an automobile belonging to James E. Bassett, of Baltimore, Md., who vanished mysteriously after telling relatives that' he was going to sell his car to Mayer, known to Bassett as Clark. Mayer's mother, Mrs. Mary Eleanor Smith, is now in the King county jail appealing from a 5 to 10 year sent ence imposed after being convicted with her son on the grand larceny charge. Oil Barons Scrapping, Motorists Buy Gasoline "When oil barons fall out, motor ists get their just dues," may as well as not be coined into a pertinent phrase, for in the last week the price of gasoline in Athena has been cut from 25 cents to 20 cents per gallon, and from indications the gash may be cut deeper. It is now admitted that there is strife between the various oil com panies and their differences being ironed out in a price-cutting ram page, are being passed on to the con sumer as a result, for the service stations are maintaining their regu lar margin of profit, no matter how low the price may go. Yesterday you could have gas pumped into your tank for 20 cents per gallon, and before sundown this evening it may be pumped over to you for less than that. Forest Road Proposed The Oregonian's Washington news bureau says: The forest service has promised Representative Summers of Washington that it will make an al lotment of (60,000 for the building of five or six miles of road in Ore gon on the Blue mountain loop in Wenaha national forest. The stretch will be between McDougall's camp and Toll Gate. Couple Wed 73 Years Seme months ago Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Aurand of Kansas City set out to discover the couple in America mar ried the longest. The believe they have found them in Mr. and Mrs. Tomas Kinman, College Place, Wash., who will have been married 73 years next Wednesday. The Aurands for many years have made it a hobby to send presents to long-wedded ones. Pheasants Are Tame A half dozen pheasant hens have been making their home for several days in an old shed on Harry Mc Bride's place, up Wild Horse creek. The birds are tame enough but when approached too near, they fly out a hole In the side of the shed, but when morning comes they are found to have returned for the food to be had there. Relics On Display X number of relics which are as sociated with Dr. Marcus Whitman and Rev. Cushing Eclls were exhibit ed in the lobby of the Marcus Whit man hotel at the time of the unveil ing of the memorial plague Sattfrday Bight. TRAIN IN SNOW BANK FIVE DAYS Rotary Bores Northern Pa cific Engines Out' Of Cut. " IW'fiv ; days- Northern Pacific train No. 906, bound from Athena to Pasco, was held in the grip of a snow-filled cut, near Wayland Sta tion, eight miles north of the city. The train left Athena shortly after noon last Friday, and ran into a bliz zard just after it had eased over the "hump" at Wayland, when the en gine, several freight cars and the caboose stuck fast in a cut. In a short time the train was frozen solid to the rails and efforts to back out failed. A second train, comprising engine and two cabooses and men with shovels was dispatched from Pasco Saturdjv to dig No. 906 out. Thvj train also became ' stuck, and snow removed by shovelers was replaced by new drifts, holding both trains fast. The engines were kept alive 1 by water melted from snow shoveled into the tanks by Foreman Ramsay's section crew. Food was taken to the train crews and workers Sunday from Athena by M. L. Watts and John Tompkins. Ramsay's section men were on the job almost constantly day and night, and several meals were served at farm houses in the vicinity of the blocade. The engines and cars were finally released Tuesday afternoon by a ro tary snow plow which was sent out from the shops at Pasco Train No. 903 came through from Pasco to Athena Friday without any trouble, but during the time spent in Athena switching, a blizzard developed in the Wayland district, while at the same time snow was slightly melting here. .... - Entertainment An entertainment will be given in the Christian church Tuesday evening February 26. An excellent program has been arranged which consists of orchestra music, musical readings, solos, duets and the play, "Cinder ella,' also a real negro minstrel show by five negroes. Their program con sists of a sermon by an old negro woman, several duets, quartets and jokes. Admission will be one penny for every inch of your waist measure. Everybody is invited to this enter tainment for a whole evening of real fun. Ten cents will be charged for children. Refreshments will be serv ed free after the program. Pastor Perry Resigns Jack Perry, pastor of the Athena Christian church, resigned his pas torate after the morning service Sunday. Mr. Perry recently return ed to Athena from O'Dcll, Oregon, where the, pastor had held a success ful series of evangelistic meetings, twenty-three new accessions being taken into the O'Dell church. Mr. Perry will leave Boon for Myrtle Point, Oregon, to hold a meeting at that place, commencing March 10th. "The Fleet's In" Clara Bow will be seen at the Standard Saturday and Sunday nights in Paramount's fine photoplay production, "The Fleet's In," with all its mirth, gaity and fine acting, with a sailor at every porthole. A strong cast, too, featuring James Hall, Jack Oakie and Bodil Rosing, A picture with gobs of real-to-goodness gob? in the offing, a picture that is labeled to please everybody. Ifymnology Program An interesting musical service if in store for the public at the Baptist church Sunday evening, when a hymnology program will be offered. An interesting part of the services will be the explanatory phase accord ed each hymn sung during the eve ning, A cordial invitation is extend ed by Pastor Dow for all to attend the services. Louis Berlin Injures Leg As the result of being caught be tween his Ford and Allie Bell's truck, Louis Berlin received an injury to his leg which necessitated a gaping laceration being stitched up by Dr. Sharp. . The accident could easily have been more serious and Louis considers himself lucky to escape ai he did. Hardware Store Burns Loosened connections between furnace and flue in the basement of the Dayton Hardware store owned by T, A. tfnd W. B. Dingle, are be lieved to have been responsible for the fire yesterday which caused dam age to the Bltfrc estimated at $33,- dob.