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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
A ROYAL GOOD Time
Sunday Schools Unite in Holding Bas-
ket Picnic and Participating in
Games and Sports at Park.

Despite the fact that lain interfered
to the extent that the Sunday school
picnic had to te postponed last Thurs
day, when the event did transpire
Tuesday afternoon of this week, it was
a pronounced success.
The attendance was large enough
to be gratifying to those who had the
picnic in charge, and the sports and
games we're source of interest and
entertainment to all present. The
picnic dinner. served at 1880, was
the feature of the occasion and sthe
inner man had no excuse whatever to
feel the least bit slighted.
The Athena band went down to the
park in the afternoon and rendered
several selections, for which the pic
nicers were profuse in expressing their
appreciation.
The United Brethren Sunday School
of Weston had the honor of receiving
the beautiful banner bearing thess in
scription, "Oregon for Christ, which
was awarded the visiting Sunday
School having the largest number
present. Aside from Weston. the
town of Adams was we'll represented
by the Sunday school classes. The
picnic was of a union nature, the
schools of the different churches of
Athena, Weston and Adams uniting In
The pleasures of the outing.
The sports came in the afternoon.
The ball game was won by Athena
from Weston by score of 13 to IL.
The races were exciting and took
place as follows:
Fifty yards, for boys Is and under
Ross Payne, 1st; Leonard King, and.
Fifty yards for girls, 15 and under
Alice Gains, 1st, vergie Russell 2nd
Fifty yards, free for all-EmeIy
Worthington, 1st; Ross Payne, 2nd.
Hundred yards, for boys II and un-
der-Ross Payne, 1st; Leonard King,
End.
Hundred yards, free for all-Emery
Worthington. 1st; Ross Payne, End.
Boys race, IL and under Revella
Lieuallen, 1st; Rex Payne. and.
22O yards free for all-Emery Wor-
thington LIST; Ross Payne, End.
Mile race-Emery Worthington 1st ;
Joseph Payne 2nd.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
RIVER ISLAND IN DISPUTE
Ownership of Dave Beavert Island to
Be Settled in Federal Court.

Ownership of Dave Beavert island,
bit of Umatilla county which sticks
up like mole in the Columbia river,
is still in controversy and things seem
to be getting pretty interesting for
John d. Switzler, who claims the
property and who has called attention
Of Judge G. E. Wolverton, United
States court. to the impudence of f.
e. Bernhart and Frank Bernhart,
who also claim the land. in refusing
to obey restraining order.
Switzler made application for an
order directing the Bernharts to show
cause why they do not obey the
conditions of the injunction and quite
incidentally. he would like to have
them put out of his dwelling house on
the island and restrained from har-
vesting the crop of alfalfa which he
alleges he sowed.
Switzler first began suit in federal
court against the Bernharts for title
to the island. The United States cir
Quit court gave him Judgment and
then the appellate court reversed the
decision, holding that the federal
court had no jurisdiction. But in the
meantime. although the preliminary
injunction issued against the Barn
harts still operated, they took posses
sion during Switler's absence, are now
occupying his ranch house, using all
his farm implements, he says, and are
harvesting his crop of alfalfa.
Counsel for Switzler now comes for
ward with the plea that because of a
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
Mado a Social outcast.

In court circles in England 1t is a
serious matter to incur royal displeas-
ure. The man or woman who does so
Intentionally ceases to be recognized
by his majesty. which means social
extinction. The offenders name Is
struck out of the visiting list Of every
person who Is anybody In society. and
should the offender be a man he Is po-
lltely informed that his resignation
from his club or clubs would not be
out Of place. No man or woman OF
social repute will In future know him,
and II he be in the army or navy he
has no option but to resign. for he Will
find himself cut dead by every one OF
his brother ofIieers.-I4ondon NJ. A. p.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
DEATHOF CONDUCTOR MENz|ES
Dropped Dead With Attack of Rheu.
matism of the Heart,

Natter an illness of about two weeks
duration, Gordon Menzies, aged 40,
a we'll known local railroad conductor
died at his home in Walla Walla at 8
O'Clock Saturday morning of rheuma-
tism of the heart, 7 The deceased had
bssn in the hospital for two weeks
but Friday evening he seemed to be
much improved and was removed to
his home. Saturday morning he asked
for drink of water, and had no soon
or finished drinking than he dropped
over dead.
Mr. Menzies has been connected with
the o. R. & N. since 1896. OF late
years he has been conductor on the
passenger train between Walla Walla
and Pendleton, He was very well
known through this section and was
popular conductor. His friends be.
lieve that bis death was FASTENED by
the death of his wife about ten
months ago. He is survived by q
2-year old daughter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
ADVANTAGES AT NORTH BEACH
Popular Resort Ready for Remarkably
Busy Season.

Long Beach. Wash. June a.. 1910.
The fine weather prevailing on the
North Beach, is bringing hosts of Wis
itors to the Ocean shore, intent on
securing rest and good coat of tan.
The outlook is particularly bright
for remarkably busy season this
summer. the mum ber of visitors at this
time being far greater than ever be-
fore at the same time of the year.
The march of progress is evident
throughout the entire length of the
Beach, and development being assured,
prosperity is but matter of course.
Work on the Automobile Boulevarde
is progressing rapidly, beach houses
by the score are being erected and new
rooming houses and old are being rap
idly put into shape to take care Of the
boards of summer transients which
will soon be down upon us.
The North Beach Push club. with
its combined effort shouldeiing the
wheel of Progress, has awakened an
era of activity which will undoubted-
ly secure the proper recognition Of the
unsurpassed advantages of the North
Beach for enjoyable outings, and at
the same time, all the comforts Of
home.
Negotiations are now pending with
Portland capitalists for the installa-
tion of water system to supply the
beach and surrounding countryside
with fine mountain water. With the
elimination of this project, one of the
obstacles to an otherwise incompar-
able locality Ia obviated.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24

to hear Sam Small's lecture. "His
Majesty, the Devil" The train on
which the lecturer was expected to
arrive, was late, and the audience was
we'll entertained until near 10 O'Clock
with interesting talks by Revs. Mel
drum and Hammond. interspersed
with music by the choir. When the
noted lecturer finally did arrive and
ascend the rostrum, he had something
to say. and all were glad they had
waited for him. He handled his sub
ject in masterly way and brought
forth many hearty laughs by his char
acteristio utterances. Rev. Small was
accompanied by his wife.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
FAULTS OF GOLFERS.
To Cure Them the Play of Experts
Should Be Studied.

0HVdiu PS Otuui0d.
The common faults of the golfer
may be named In the following order
of Importance: Swinging too quickly.
taking the eye off the ball, holding the
left hand under the club, keeping the
hands too near the body and standing
too near the ball.
The easiest. says Outing-indeed, the
only satisfactory-way Of curing all
some first class experts play. IL you
cannot find any expert of the first
class 60 for the best available.
This. of course, Is rudimentary ad-
vice and certainly not original. The
youngest cadde at st. Andrews has
learned to request his master to keep
his eye on the ball and not to press.
The trouble Is that no amount of book
teaching will make you follow this ad-
vice.
There Is only one way to hit golf
ball You must watch a good player
and Initiate what he does. Most be-
ginners make the serious mistake of
taking lessons from professionals who
watch their pupils play and try to cor
rect them. The pupil would get twice
as much good out Of the lesson IL he
would watch the professional play and
think as little as possible about him
self.
The human being Is naturally imita-
tive. If you sit and watch good ten
mis- match between first class players
you will unconsclously finish your
stroke better the next time you take
up a racket. With golf this Is par
ticularly true because nothing is so Inn
portant as the rhythmical timing of
the stroke which distinguishes a good
player from bad.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
A FEAT or H0RsEMANsHIP.
Threading q Neeule While Riding at
Full GalIop.

s1Sadth9 iNSS&sV tkidhS -
Full GalIop.
Some amazing feats of horsemanship
have been performed by cowboys and
Indians, not to speak of those aston
ishingly expert Cossacks, but 1t is
doubtful If these have ever exceeded
the feat of Rif irregular cavalryman.
Cossacks have been seen to snatch
baby from its mothers arms at full
gallop, toss it into the air, catch it and
repeat the performance. Indian riders
in the far west have sprung from their
horses backs while the animals were
moving att full gallop, picked up ar
rows and remounted instantly in
standing posture. But who ever heard
OF a Cossack, an Indian or cowboy
threading a needle while at full gal
lop?
The horsemen Of the Riff coast use
small mounts. slight, but quick and
wiry, Of thoroughbred Arabian barb
type. Those Of the irregular cavalry
perform all manner of charges and
evolutions. They will throw their
swords and matchlocks into the air.
catching them by the hits and stocks.
On one occasion, by way Of Offering
some new and unusual entertainment
to French officer visiting that region,
it was announced that one rider would
attempt the needle threading feat.
A needle and piece Of thread possi-
bly, two or three feet in length were
produced. They were both handed
around for inspection. The needle was
a cambric one and the thread fifty or
sixty fine.
The rider galloped his mount down
the sand about 400 yards or SO. He
finally wheeled his horse and remained
stationary. facing his audience. The
man who held the needle and thread
waved them in his hand and rode to-
ward the other When he had covered
about two-thirds Of the distance he
halted and waved his hand to the far
ther one. Immediately the latter spur
red his horse into gallop and came
toward the audience at full speed. AS
he passed the other he took the needle
and thread from his companion. bent
over for a moment and pulled up when
he reached the visiting Frenchman.
holding the threaded needle trium-
phantly over his head.-St. Louis Re
public.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
Committed to ASYLUM.

Frank Wall, of Pendleton and Ath-
ena was committed to the state asylum
for the insane Tuesday. His halluoin-
alton is that man by the name of
john A. Abbott and occupying room
"a in the Hotel Pendleton had done
him an injury nine years ago and he
was anxious to 20 down and kill the
man. He is 3S years Of age and has
been working for Jake Kimery on his
farm north Of Pendleton. EAST Greg
oman.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
His Own Hands.

A fashionable painter, noted for his
prolific output, was discussing at
studio tea In New York a recent scan
dal In the picture trade.
"Look here, old man." said noted
etcher, "do you paint all your own
picturesT
II do" the other answered hotly,
"and with my own hands too"
"And what do you pay your hands"
the etcher inquired. "I'm thinking OF
starting an art factory myself"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
Efficient Official.

@. l.. Pinkerton has completed his
assessment Of Athena. Weston, Muun-
tain anc adjacent precincts. This
was Mr.. Pinkerton's sixth successive
year in the capacity of deputy assessor,
says the Leader. and he has as yet es-
capped without physical damage, which
bespeaks an amiable disposition. Per-
haps this ia because of the fact that
be has comprehensive knowledge of
local property conditions and does his
work we'll.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
Iowans Picnic at Salem.

The several hundred parsons who
have migrated from the state of Iowa
to make their permanent home in the
Willamette valley assembled at the
state fair grounds Tuesday. to hold
theil annual reunion and basket pic
mic, Chief Justice f. A. Moore of
the Oregon supreme court is president
of the Iowa association and had charge
of the ceremonies, which included
music by the Chemawa band, recita-
tions and addresses.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
Hand Injured

Henry Miller, foreman at the Pres
ton Parton mill, narrowly escaped
having bis hand torn off in dust
collecting machine Monday. He bare
ly saved himself by throwing clutch
ont of gear and calling for help. His
hand was freed and found to be badly
bruised and cut. DIR. Sharp dressed
the wound
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24

mistake of the printer who published
his brief, Judge Gilbert of the appel.
late court did not get copy of it and
reversed decision of the circuit court
without reading the arguments of the
complainant
Judge Wolverton will hear argu-
ments on the order to show cause July
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
Rare Exeention.

II rather pride myself on one thing"
said the young father. Although |
have the brightest. sma rtest. cutest,
best youngster ever saw. ! never
brag about him. Kansas City Times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24

81 have decided to suspend your SEN
tenee." the judge began.
"For the Lords sake, Judge, you
don't mean to say lifting few
chickens is hanging matterg'-New
York Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-06-24
Sam Small Lectures.

A good eized audience gathered at
the Methodist church Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
OPENING OF BIG LEAGUE SEASON.
Baseball Note S

James Arthur Reilly. t91s-S, OF
Rrockton. Mass. has been elected cap
tain of the Yale freshman paseoo =
team for the current year.
Joseph Ridlon of Rochester y. ~
u Junior. has been elected CAPTAIN .,
the Westbrook Seminary oasepall
team. He Will play second oa9e'
Some people are overlooking the
Boston Americans this season llioSe
Red Sox are likely to prove more
tro,,blesorne to Connie than Detroit.
The etutf is there if Donovan can
bring it out.
Theodore Brietenstelll' VINO loi
MANY Years was one OF the foremost
twirlers of the country, is still pitch
ing winning, ball for the New Orleans
.,l,Ih nf the Southern League. He is
the best on the staff Of the PelicanS.
cleveland appears to have picked VI
= wonderful pitcher in Harry kirSCh
who was with the Pittsburg Collegians
last wear No club has secured more
than five hits off his curves this spring.
That makes him look very good to Jim
Mcclure.
"oTlflltn s dflItN tllSef blllkS ISL
snatcheS from conversation i'll Chi
nese or the name of d new kind oi
food but an alliteratiVe title for the
Cincinnati Reds.
Hack Engle will have the time of his
life breaking into the Hlghlander%
uutteld Hemphill is going better now
than for several seasons past; cree
has it all over the big fellow, and VOL
ter is an even better Outtielder than
he was u pitcher. Best of all, they
are all hitting the pill.
Brorklue High is the first school i'll
greater Boston to call ont candidates
for spring football practice Coach
Carroll and capt. O'Hearn had Il squad
of - at work Wednesday. Coach Car
roll is anxious to try out the new rules
No scrimmage work will be attempted
for the first few days.
Dodc Criss will be the official pinch
hitter Of the Browns again this sum :
mer Jack O'Connor would like to find
a place for CrisS on the Browns. but
Dode cannot field or pitch well enough
to beat any member of the team for
his job.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
Boston Curb Market.
New York Produce Market.

New ork, ApfIl H.
FLOUR-Quiet and lower to affect
sales receipts 1897 shipments 1883
WHEAT-Spot easy; No. 2 red III nom
inal G and No. northern ll9, /
opening navigation, receipts 100
CORN-Spot firm: steamer 81 and No
! '9a. both bid elevator export basis ex-
port No, eli bid b; receipts ll25
shipments 1911
OATS-Spot firm; mixed 26MS2 lbs. nom
mai; natural white 26u32 lbs. 46iM49;
cilpped white 34N42 lbs. 47aM53; receipts
1850.
:, oRk-Barcly steady mess d. Is, fam
ny ZM2r5O; short clear 25.75m27.5O
BEEF-Steady
M13.45. '''
SCGAR-Raw nominal muscovado 81
test :"oH3S6; centrifugal &c test 43ouI36:
moiasscs sugar 80 test 355M361; refined su-
gar steady.
BUTTER-Very strong: receipts 1927
creamery specials 80: extras third to first
2bu3"; held second to special 25032: state
DAIRY common to finest 25u32; western
imitation creamery 23am25.
rGGS-Firmer; receipts 1868: state, Pa
and nearby hennery white fancy 240251 ;
do. gathered white 23lM25; do hennerv
brown and mixed fancy 23am24: do. gath
cred brown fair to prime 22aM23.
POTATOES-Steady. unchanged
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
Pres. TAFT Sees
Washington Win.

Washington. April H. President
TAFT today ruinIad the novel expert
cnce of seeing the Washington Amcri-
can team win i BAH game. Last year
he saw Washington play Boston late
i'll the season. but the local players got
stage fright when the President ar
rived and threw away the game MIR
Taft remarked then that he must he a
"hoouoo' and remained away from the
ball park the rest of the season. This
morning President NoYeS OF til" Wash
ington club went to the White House
and presented Mr TAFT with Baseball
Pass No. | and Mr., TAFT showed his
appreciation by using it later IN the
day.
Accompanied By Mrs. Taft aud his
military aide. Captain Archie Butt the
big President squeezed his way
through the lam Of baseball entlusi-
asts who had gathered at the park for
the opening game ut tie season be
tween Washington aud Philadelphia
Mr. Taft took an active part III the
game. just hetur play was started.
Umpire Billy" Evans made his way
to the Tart box i'll the right wing of
the grand stand and presented the
President with a new bali. The PrcSi-
| dent took the sphere in his Gloved
hand as though he was expected to
throw il over the plat" when given the
signal He handed the ball to Mrs.
TAFT who weighed il carefully in her
hand while tie President was dofling
his bright new kid gloves il appara-
non FOR his debut as Il pitcher,
'Hh, jbraeiJn,,t
warm up and Il few minutes later
shook hands with Managers McAlecr
and Mack. When the bell rang for
tn" beginning Of the game. the Prcsi-
dent shifted measily in his seat, the
umpire gave the signal and Mr.. Taft
raised his arm. Catcher Street stood
at the home plate ready to receive the
bah, but the President knew the pitch
cr was the man who usually began
business operations with it, so he
thrcW il straight to- Pitcher Walter
johnson.
The throw was i It'll" low, but the
pitcher stuck out his long arm and
grabbed the ball before it hit the
ground. The ball was never actually
put m play. as it to be returned as a
souvenir of the first game. As the
game progressed and Washington
maintained the lead it took at the out =
set, the President became as cnthusi-
dstr as the most rabid fan and re-
peatedly applauded the brilliant work
OF the young Washington pitcher. He
INSISTED on remaining until the last
PhlIadelphian had been retired.
VICE President Sherman, who rarely
ever misses Il game when he can leave
the Senate, Witnessed the contest from
another box and seemed to get as
much satisfaction out Of the victory as
did the President
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
Largest AeropIane
Comes to Grief.

Plau. Germany. April li.-Major Won
ParSeval'S new aeroplane, the largest
yet constructed. and which early this
month underwent successful prelimi-
nary trials here, was caught III a vio-
lent and guSty wind while flying over
Lake Plau today, and, turning turtle,
fell into the water
Engineers Blochmaun aud Hoff eS-
capped uninjured. They dropped with
the machine, but succeeded il freeing
Themselves from the Wreckdge ana
Wer" picked up by . passing craft.
Major Won Parsevals invention,
which cam" to grief today is Il mono
plane with Il FOUR cylinder motor of
120 horsepower. 1t carries 40 pounds
Of benzine and WAS expected to re
main i'll the air three hours The
breadth of the plane is 45I2 feet and
the length of the machine is 45 feet
Il is provided with torpedo-like floats
for descending on water and with
wheels for q descent on land
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
RACE TRACK NOTES.

1he PIN y AcuercS, . steeplechase
handicap of $20S0. distance, two miles
and five furlongs, run at Auteuil
France Thursday. was WOE by J. E.
Wldener's Mr.. Mccain.
Ine Craven stakes of 500 soIereigrs
added to u sweepstakes of 10 sovereigns
eacn for starters for three -year-olds
was run Thursday at Newmarket, Eng
and Won by Lord Rosehery's Derby IA.
Vorlte. Neil Cow. which was followed in
by II. Z. Whitnev's. Whisk Broom
Ircssady was third. Six horses ran
Jim, ridden by 15- year-old Master
Phillips carried off the honors in the
day. He led all the way and won easily
by six lengths. The races We're held
over heavy track and the change in
track conditions appeared to upset
form Us every favoIite met defeat
Benbo, trotting colt. owned Joint
" by John McMorrow of Dorchester
and Denny Neyland of ReadVille
whose sire is Bingen G.06A). and dam
Nanita, by Arion (2.01aD, and who is
not as vet a 2-year- old. stepped a
quarter for Denny over the covering on
the Readville track Tuesday in II sec
onds. and an eighth in 10 seconds. This
colt iT named for q mountain near Mr.
McNorroW'S old home in Ireland. "All
| can say about him" says Denny. is
that he is right promising ana very
worthy of the name lie bears
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
FOOTBALL NOTES.

Coaches Haughton, FISH and Burr
had jhc Harvard football candidates
out hard at work Wednesday after
noon and gave the ends a long work
out. The men We're sent down under
puntS the same as on the day before.
and afterWard there was a scrimmage.
in which tackling was permitted. The
designation Of the teams as the Reds
and the Blacks is an innovation of this
springs practice and the custom is
likely to be continued. The players
were named from the color of the
sweaters they Wore. sTryOn. Stebbins.
Wigglesworth, Gardner. Lewis and
rockingham did the kicking, in which
department of the game Stebbins
promises to prove q star.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
Boston Produce Market.

BEEF-Fresh steadier, whole cattls IA
@l24. ''e Il
BRAN-Unchanged, Cas-. 80
BUTTER-Unchanged: northern ssa,,
western 32G33. eH
CHEESE-Unchanged; n, Y lS,nls
CORN-f'irm; No. 3 yellow sS,.
EGGS-Firm: choice 25m26 western u,
@24 's
FLOuR-unsteady, spring patent 5as
6l0 '"a
HAY-Steady. No. 23j1a4
LAMBS-Steady. l1ml.
LARD-Lower: pure l5s
MIXED FEED-Firm. 2Ju2,.N
OATS-Firm. No. . clipped white a.a
IL. ae
PORk-Firm; medium backs Is s0a9aa,
POTATOES-Unchan white SD6S
StGAR-Cnchanged, granuated 81
VEALS-Unchanged 1iGlG
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-04-15
MAHER'S LAST SEASON.
Famous Jockey to Make Home ~ Ire
land After This Year.

Dublin Ire. April II After TIN.
year English h"rseulen will miss the
Iamillar sight "f Danny Maher. the
famous Jockey. in the saddle at the
big races, Mahcr weighs 126 pounds;
now. and as this is practically "A pro-
hlbltive weight III England for Jockeys,
he will not he able to stand the pace
longer than this season at the utmost
Maher says that he will not take
any chances with his physical welfare
trying to keep his weight down, but
will retire from the jockey game and
live in Ireland, He says that he will
work as a trainer if he is made rea :
sonable enough offer by some big
stableman