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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
TWO CLOCKS START IN RACE
Puzzle 10 to Find Out Whether Time
piece Of Grandfather Started
Ahead Of the Alarm.

Yesterday morning two clocks
started a race. The alarm clock went
SO fast that it gained one minute an
hour, while grandfather's clock rar
so slow that 1t lost two minutes an
hour. The picture shows the alarm
clock to be one hour ahead at the fin.
ish. But who can tell the hour when
the race started?
Grandfather's clock lost two min.
utes every hour and the alarm clock
gained one minute every hour, so It is
evident that the alarm clock In every
hours time gained three minutes
upon the other.
Therefore, In twenty hours 1t gain
ed sixty minutes and from the picture
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
New Kind Of Work.

Cynthia, a young negro cook, who
had recently given up her employment
in order that she might try her luck at
the easier profession of cateress, met
her former mistress on the street.
(This is from Life). "Good morning,
Cynthia, said the lady. where are
you working now?" ~ isn't workin'
nowhere now, ma'am, replied Gym
thia coyly; "I'se capering for a con-
gresham.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
About FInuer NalIs.

A white mark on the nail bespeaks
misfortune.
Pale or lead colored nails indicate
melancholy people.
People with narrow nails are ambi-
tious and quarrelsome.
Broad nails indicate a gentle, timid.
and bashful nature.
Lovers of knowledge and liberal SEN
timent have round nails.
Small nails indicate littleness OF
mind, obstinacy, and conceit.
Choleric, martial men, delighting in
war, have red and spotted nails.
People with very pale nails are sub
tect to much infirmity of the flesh. and
persecution by neighbors and friends.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

bear rugs; the one touch Of deep color
Is supplied by fantastic Japanese
cabinet Of vermilion and silver lacquer
work. And on Tuesday this delightful
room was profusely decorated witt
cherry blossom branches.
Tea was served In Satsuma service.
on a cleaning crystal tray; there was
deep border of Venetian guipure on
the snowy tablecloth. And then the
sandwiches! The hostess had more
than once had the honor of entertain
ing the late King Edward during his
visits to Paris, and she was very
proud Of the fact that the king keenly
appreciated her tea sandwiches. It
will be remembered that the present
fashion Of making afternoon tea an i'm
portant meal originated at Sandring-
ham. After long day on the coverts
in the hunting field the kings guests
knew how to appreciate generous
dishes of sandwiches and hot cakes,
etc. The fashion has expanded until
nowadays the five o'clock" ranks as
an important meal, side by side with
lunch and dinner.
Last Tuesday was introduced to
sandwich in which anchovies soused
In champagne, chopped cress and the
yolk Of hard-boiled egg finely pow
dered played important roles. l know
that what am saying is absolutely
correct, for had the audacity to ask
for specific information-in the cause
of humanity at large. These fascinat-
ing little sandwiches were cut In long
fingers and they we're exceedingly ap-
petizing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

Why are real friends like ghostsf
They are often heard of, but seldom
seen.
When Is sick man q contradic
tion?
When he is an impatient patient
When is coffee like the earthf
When 1t is ground.
When is baby like q breakfast
cupH
When 1t is tea thing (teething).
What roof covers the most noisy
tenant2
The roof OF the mouth.
When is a sermon like q round
BhotH
When 1t comes from o cannon's
mouth.
When does q leopard change his
spotsG
When he moves from one spot to
another.
Why is cigar lovins man like a
tallow candleY
Because he will smoke when he IA
going out
Why is a watchdog bigger by night
than by day?
Because he is let out ut night and
taken In In the morning.
What chief virtue does the north
pole remind you OFF Z
Justice, that's ALL
Why are tedious takers like very
old peopleH
Because they dilate Idle late),
Why 10 q lawyers mouth like a
tollbarf
Because II is seldom opened but for
money.
Why is q historical event like =
parcel united and tied againi
Because It ia recorded.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Few Keep Perfect Time.

One very peculiar idea which pre-
walls about watch or clock is that
when it is being regulated and the
hand are moved forward or back to set
it, if little too much is gained the
timepiece will continue to gain or
lose, whichever the case may be.
Simply moving past a certain hour
often seems to start the timepiece TO
running faster or slower, as the case
may be. But few clocks keep perfect
time. Atmospheric and magnetic con-
ditions seem to interfere in most In
stances.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Flow Of Electric Current.

When an electric current flows
through conductor II is not sent or
pushed through like fluid In pipe.
but is rather handed on from particle
to particle. In other words. II Ia q
transfer OF electrical energy which
can be Illustrated by setting UP row
Of rubber balls tangent TO each other,
Now, II We strike these balls at one
end the energy viii be utilized at the
other. Here We had no actual fiow,
and yet tho energy was transferred
nom cae end to the other. The hasic
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Time Is Sometimes Kind.

Father Time is not always hard
parent, and, though he tarries for
none Of his children, often lays his
hand lightly upon those who have used
him well, making them old men and
women inexorably enough, but leaving
their hearts and spirits young and in
full vigor. With such people the gray
head is but the impression of the old
fellows hand in giving them his bles-
sing, and every wrinkle but notch in
the quiet calendar of well-spent life.
From Barnaby Rudge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Today.

Do not let us wait to be just or pitt.
full or demonstrative toward those we
love until they or we are struck down
BY illness. Life is short,
and we have never too much time for
gladdening the hearts of those who are
travelling the dark journey with us.
OIL be swift to love, make haste to
be kind l-Amiel.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
How Does II Get Across?

At ascertain eastern university one
Of the professors was conducting an
examination in physiology. He asked
for description of the circulation at
the extremities, meaning, of course,
the capillary circulation. The youth
he called upon evidently did not know
much about the matter, for he replied
that the blood went down one leg and
up the otherl-Youth's Companion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
LIvIno on -Four Cent? : nav

The Massachusetts, couple that raise
their own vegetables and live on four
cents a day, and yet manage to have
In the daily menu doughnuts, pudding,
butter. grape jelly, tomato soup, pota.
toes. buckwheat, milk and tea. must be
either the smallest eaters or the best
buyers that ever escaped question as
to veracity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Played for Place.

Harold and Mary (the little girl next
door) had been playing together in the
yard. Suddenly Mary began to cry
and said that Harold had hit her. Har-
old was called into the house and
asked why he had struck the little
girl. "Well," he answered, ''she hit
me second"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Lucifer Matches Date From 1884.

Lucifer matches - that is, matches
tipped with an explosive substance
that bursts into flame on being struck
were first used about 1884. Many
improvements have been made in
matches since then, the most import
ant of which was the invention of the
salty match, striking on the box only.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Sound Education in Finland.

In the rudiments of a sound educa-
tion the Finnish people are unsur-
passed. Practically every man and
woman in the country has working
knowledge Of reading, writing, and
arithmetic, and every child Of school
age receives careful instruction in
these studies. Every adult has a
vote, and although SO per cent of the
inhabitants are women, there are only
seventeen of their sex in the Finnish
diet.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
!. When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-FeeIs
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try 1t for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
compounded by our Oculists-not O "Patent Med.
lceine"- but used in successful Physicians Prac-
Nee for many years. Now dedicated to the Pub
Murine Rye salve In Aseptic Tubes, 25c and Soc
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
An Explanation.

schoolma'am-Now. I want ali the
children to look at Tommy's hands and
observe how clean they are and see II
all OF you cannot come to school with
cleaner hands Tommy. perhaps. VIII
tell us how he keeps them so nice
Tommy-Yes'm. Ma makes me wash
the breakfast dishes every morning
Puck.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

One Sunday diminutive preacher
exchanged pulpits with pastor who
was a giant in stature. The pulpit
was unusually high and was reached
by winding stairway. He ascended
very slowly and for some time disap-
peared from sight. At length the
congregation saw little bald head
raised above the pulpit, so that only
the eyes were visible, while the
preacher announced his text in high,
squeaking voice: "It is /; be not
afraid"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Rule for Candles.

An old rule calls for as many candles
on the table as there are guests about
it, and it is rule that might be fol-
lowed with interesting results. There
is so much variety shown nowadays in
the way in which candles are placed
on table that the candles could be
put one in front of each guest, in a
circle or oval or oblong about the
floral centerpiece.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Strike Hroke,

Master OF the House See here,
Mary Ann. where's my dinner?
Slavey-Theer amt agoin' to be no
dinner. II you please. sir.
What's that, No dinnerf
No. air. The missus came 'oms
from jail this afternoon. an ats IN
heverythink In tn 'ousel"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

we saw that the race must have beer
on for twenty hours.
During the twenty hours the alarm
clock gained twenty minutes upor
correct time. Twenty hours previous
to twenty minutes of is clever
hours and forty minutes, or twenty
minutes Of IL In the morning Of the
day before-the time when the race
started.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Origin of Present-Day Games.

Though we get our games of tennis
from the Eastern countries, most Of
our games of bat and ball come down
to US from the ancient North. Ring
games and games in which light OBJ
Jects are thrown come also from forest
countries, where the spear was a fa-
miliar weapon. But all of them alike
appear to revert in origin to early ex-
periences of the race by which they
worked out their salvation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

rulle daintily traced over with silvel
and gold threads. At the waist ther,
is a superb velvet rose in strong
shade Of carmine.
Flower Ornaments In Vogue.
In one of my recent articles spoke
In detail of these curious flowers which
are now SO fashionable In Paris They
hardly deserve the name of flowers al
all. for they are absolutely unreal, In
design as in material They are simply
exotic ornaments which give a splen-
didly effective finishing touch to an
elaborate costume, and they are worn
at the waist or breast as though they
were in reality flowers.
Sometimes these ornaments take
the form of conventional roses In vivid
colors and with strings Of tiny dia-
monds veining the petals and leaves;
sometimes they represent water lilies
in black velvet. Sometimes they are
like sunfowers In shape, but carried
out in green or vermilion velvet. They
were invented by one Of the most
eclectic couturieres In Paris as an ef-
fective final note for clinging robes of
tulle or embroidered chiffon and for
this purpose they are having an ex-
traordinary success.
Partisan hostesses take special
pride In searching out or inventing
novelties for the five
o'clock" new floral decorations, new
cakes and sandwiches, new table ap-
pointments.
A very charming idea has been in
troduced this season by an Austrian
lady whose husband holds an impor-
tant appointment at the Austrian en-
bassy. She receives twice In each
month and she takes special pride In
having some fresh surprise each al
ternate Tuesday for her friends. Last
Tuesday, for example, her salon was
decorated with branches of cherry
blossom.
Room to GLADDEN. Visitor.
The room itself is poem in white
and silver, with furniture coverings
of white linen embroidered in Japan
ese designs carried out in soft silks
of subtle tints. 1t is one of those
fresh, summery rooms that gladden. a
tired visitor on midsummer after
noon. Everything is simple. but dain-
ty Indian muslins veil the windows,
the polished floor is strewn with white
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
He Had a Vote.

"It's all very well for educated wo-
men to vote" said an ardent anti to
Mrs. Belmont, "but think how terri
BILE it would be if your cook had q
vote." "He has, = replied Mrs. Bel
mont, with smile.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Faith.

BY our own faith we can only move
mountains; by the faith that others
put in US, be may move the world
Sarah Grand.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Similar.

Bacon" Huxley said that an oyster
is as complicated as 8 watch" !" Eg-
bert--"Well. know both Of them run
down easily"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Sandwich Men Puzzle.

right order so as to show what they
are supposed to advertise?
When properly arranged the signs
Of the sandwich men read as follows:
big Show Tonight"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

units which we use are the unit Of
the rate Of flow. or ampere. the unit
OF electrical pressure. or volt, and the
unit Of resistance 10 flow, or the ohm.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
!. Irritating skin TROUBLES,

so prevalent In summer, such as hives
poison oak, chatting, sunburn, eczema
etc., are quickly relieved when Ty.
ree's Antiseptic Powder Is used. 25c.
at druggists or sample sent free by
J. 8. Tyree, Washington, d. C.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

Constipation causes and seriously ag-
gravates many diseases. 1t is thor
oughly cured by DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
Tiny sugar-coated granules.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
Work Falls to Women.

In Zululand the women do most Of
the manual labor, while their hus-
bands, fathers and brothers laugh and
sing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
For the Congregation.

Red Cross Ball Blue, all blue, best bIuing value
tn the whole world. makes the laundress smile.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

Mothers win find Mrs. winnow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy TO use for their children
during the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
To Strengthen Glassware.

Boiling piece of glassware in a
weak solution of salt in water, and
allowing 1t to cool gradually will make
II less brittle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26

Red Cross Ball Blue viii wash double as many
clothes as any other blue. Don't put your money
Into any other.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
PUZZLE OF SANDWICH MEN
One Must Devote Time to Study What
ls Supposed to BE Adver-
tIsed In the Signs.

These sandwich men are all mixed
up. Can you put their signs In the
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-09-26
RIDDLES.

Why are real friends like ghostsY
They are often heard OF. but seldom
seen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-19
ARRANGE FOR CLOSE
Of PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ALEXANDRIA INSTITUTIONS OF
LEARNING HOLD EXERCISES &.
SOON.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 1S.--Ar-
engagements for the annual closing of
the public and private schools in and
around this city are now in progress.
The annual examinations Will be held
the latter part of the month and
plans perfected for the closing exer-
cises.
A date for the closing Of the pub
lie schools will be determined upon
which will he held June 9Th next 1t
is expected that they will close the
week beginning June 10th.
Five of the eight students in the
senior class of the Alexandria high
school will be awarded diplomas of
graduation. There will be five grad
yates in the academic department
of st. Marys academy. While no
definite date has been decided upon
it is expected that the exercises will
take place about the middle of June.
Bishop O'Connell. of the Richmond
diocese. It is expected. will be
present. Diplomas Of graduation will
be conferred upon the following:
Misses Mildred Goods. Virginia Dow
ney. Pauline Hellmuth, Edna Brill
ana mary T.. Graumann. There VIII
be large number OF graduates in
the business courses.
Episcopal high school, west Of this
city, will hold it's closing exercises
June 18th. This school closes a week
earlier in order that the contractors
now engaged in the work, may have
more time for the remodeling of that
structure.
The closing exercises of the Epis-
copal Theological seminary of Vir-
ginia and the annual meeting of the
alumni will be held June 18th. There
will be sixteen graduates. Ordination
day ceremonies will be held June
goth.
The Alexandria Free kindergarten
will hold its closing exercises Nav
29th. There will be a special pro-
gram of exercises which will be par
ticipated in by the little ones.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-19
REV, WESLEY BAKER
IS TENOEREQ CALL
SEMINARY GRADUATE is SELEC-
TION OF PORTER-S STREET
PRESBYTERIAN CONGRE-
CATION.

Rev. Wesley Baker, of Toronto,
Canada member of the recent
graduating class of the Union Theo-
logical seminary. was yesterday ex-
tended a call by the congregation OF
Porter Street Presbyterian church.
Mr.. Baker was Immediately notified
of the congregations selection, and
has taken the call under considera-
ton.
Porter-S Street church has been pas
torless since the resignation of Rev.
j. J. Fix took effect about six months
ago. and the pulpit has been filled on
several occasions by Mr.. Baker.
Although Just out of college the
Young minister is not entirely with
out experience. He has been con-
Quoting the services in the Barton
Heights Mission for the past three
years. Mr.. Baker is an interesting
talker and speaks with force.
1t was understood five days ago by
Mr.. Baker that he would be rendered
a call to the pastorate and he has
been giving the matter his undivided
thought since that time. While IL Is
not definitely known ii is generally be-
lieved by the congregation of Porter
Street church that he will accept.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-19
S0UTHS|DE HAS
ENTERING WEDGE
CANDIDATES MAKING STRENUOUS
EFFORTS TO CAPTURE OLD
MANCHEsTER's VOTE.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
GRIGGsMEN TO HOLD MEETING IN
COURTHOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT
GUMsHOE MEN ON
HAND.

Political welkins will ring again
this week. Little more then three
weeks remain before primary election
day.. and the candidates and followers
arc making arrangements for many
meetings in the meantime.
The Southside Democratic club will
meet on q night to be named this
week, SO that all candidates may have
an opportunity to be heard by the
Southside sovereigns.
1t Is well understood by the candi-
dates that the Southside vote will cut
most important figure in the cleo
ton. This vote has not yet had an
opportunity OF expressing itself In a
citywide municipal election. 1t Is gen.
orally conceded that in close night
the Southsiders may prove entering
wedges.
After Southside Vote.
With a possible vote OF more tnan
seven hundred to look forward to. the
candidates are moving everything to
corral that vote. The people of old
Manchester are aware of the fact that
they are uppermost in the minds OF
the candidates: and they are looking
the situation squLrely in the face. They
want to see and hear the candidates,
and in order to do so they will give
them every opportunity to appear IN
the local arena.
On Thursday night the Griggs' cam
paign managers will hold an open
meeting in the courthouse. While this
will be meeting of Griggsmen. 9TH
err candidates will not be turned from
the door.
"AIl will be welcomed" said Mr.
Griggs last night.
BEDFORD as Chairman.
Custodian Lacy Redford will prob
ably be selected as chairman. He is
known as an ardent follower of the
senior justice of the police.
Griggs workers were in the South
side Saturday night advocating their
favorite.
Captain w. NJ. Myers wss also
among those present on Hull street
Saturday night, and the friends of I.
p Howie, candidate for the commits
sionership, were busy distributing lit
erature.
Neither was Hull street neglected by
the admirers of City Sergeant Satter-
field. His good traits were extolled
and cards were distributed.
During the week the West End Cit
liens association will meet In the
Byrd park rathskaller. This will be an
open meeting for all the candidates.
Other meetings are being arranged
for during the week, and indications
point to much gum-shoeing and but
tonholing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-19
FOOD
FOR CONSUMERS
PLENTIFUL MEATS
REASONABLE AND MARKETS
WELL SUPPLIED.

Richmond markets are well sup
piled with vegetables, large guam
titles OF local truck coming In from
the surrounding counties. while
berries are making their appearance
freely. with prices at reasonable
height. The showers of the past few
days have helped to freshen up the
gardens. and the trucksters are feel
ing happy. while the buyers may not
have cause to grumbie at the prices
The price Of meats Is as low "a
usual at this season. while there il
nothing to indicate that the prices
will go higher.
Vegetables are about as plentiful
as | ever saw them at this season OF
the year" said Richard Brophy, ef
Brophy & Co, at First market THE
prices are good and the demand IL
great Since the new market has
been in operation, we have noticed
many new faces among the buyers.
They have been attracted by the new
building and the better opportunity
for display which is given the buck
ster."
Prices Saturday were given by the
various dealers. These prices will
prevail this week:
Snaps. 20 half peck: cucumbers
TOT ~, onions. per puHCn, as
paragus. Is and 20 bunch: peas, 80
half peck: rhubark, 10; beets, 10; cab
bage, 8 to s, Irish potatoes. new, 10
quart: lettuce, 2 for 5; cymhlings, 5:
oranges Is to % dozen; pineappies,
10 and Is: bananas. Is and 30 dozen.
THE market Is full of the very
best OF butter and eggs said +. r.
Pheftcher. Good country butter In
In demand and II is going at 80 cents
a pound"
Eggs vary from 20 to s5 dozen;
cream cheese. 90: sauerkraut. cents
a quart. New York butter is selling
at IS cents, and butterine goes at
rs.
f. r. Brauer. one OF the large
meat dealers and butchers, quotes
meats as follows. and he declares the
prices will not go higher at any time
soon:
Steaks. sirloin, 90 to Is: porter
house, rs to 50; roast beef. ~ 1-2 to
20; stewing, 10 to IL Ia; veal, IL ia
to 20; outlets, IS; lamb. IS: year
iings. 20; mutton, IL to 16 IA; pork
chops 20; shoulder, IA.