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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Open to Suspicion,

What is your idea of pedant, any
how?"
well, it is sometimes rather diff
cult to say who is a pedant and who
is not, but think you would be rea-
sonably safe in suspecting a person of
pedantry who speaks of hair and whis-
kers as 'hirsute adornment. '"-Birm-
ingham Age-Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Sfurdee's Loss Is Small.

London The secretary of the ad-
miralty has received a cable dispatch
from Vice Admiral Sturdee. of the
British squadron, saying that In the
battle off the Falkland islands, in
which the German cruisers Scharn-
horst Gneisenau and Leipzig were
sunk. the British casualties totalled
seven men killed and four wounded.
No officers, the dispatch says, were
either killed or wounded.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Rulaaria Apaifa Chance.

New York-The policy of Bulgaria
the war in Europe was outlined Sat-
urday by Stefan Panaretoff, first Bull
garian minister to this country, who is
on his way to Washington to take up
his duties there. According to Mr..
Panaretoff, Bulgaria will preserve neu-
trality so long as neutrality seems best
suited to Bulgaria's own interests; but
if condition arises whereby Bulgaria
may improve herself by taking up
arms, then, he said, the nation might
be relied on to join in the war against
Austria.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Ford's Anthropoloey.

Study child's character" said
Henry Ford, Mote his proclivities.
Then choose trade or profession
for him accordingly.
y sent little boy out the other day
with a quarter to make small pur-
chase for me. On his return he told
me the article desired was out of
stock and handed back my quarter
in the form of two dimes and a
nickel.
This boy, Of course, is cut out for
a waiter. Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

Washington. d. C. - To push an
electrical button to give a signal for
opening the San Diego. CAL, exposi-
tion on the beginning of the new year,
President Wilson will be awakened be-
fore o'clock New Years morning.
He win push the button at midnight.
Pacific Coast time, which is s a N.
here.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
A Retreat.

"And you call this your music
room?"
"Yes," replied Mr. Cumrox.
"But there are no musical instru-
ments in it."
mo. It's so constructed that I can't
hear any Of the surrounding music
that may be turned on from time to
time. Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Small by ComparIson.

These war expenditures are simply
terrible"
well, it's an Ill wind that blows
nobody any good" opined the con-
gressman. People won't be so in
clined to notice the little billion dol
lars we appropriate" Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
An important nTipp to the jury.

The great John Philpott CIrran was
once addressing a jury in an impor-
tant case. During his speech he OBJ
served that the judge shock his head.
Fearing the gesture should have an
adverse influence on the jury, Curran
warmed up for the moment and said:
Il see, gentlemen, the motion of his
lordship's head, but, believe me, if
you remain here many days you will
see that when his lordship shakes his
head there's nothing in it."-London
Tit-Bits.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Little Left.

"I'm glad | saw the sights of the
world while could"
what do you mean?"
Half Europe is in ruins, and now
I hear they've closed the stockyards
in Chicago. louisville CourierJour-
nal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Appropriately Named.

What do you call your bulldog?"
the visitor asked the farmer.
'Nabs!"
"a curious name for dog. Why do
you call him that?"
"Wait until a tramp comes along
and I'll show you."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Pleased.

"Your wife's tastes are literary, and
not musical" said the inquiring rela-
tive.
"Yes. And that's lucky. I'd rather
she'd sit up till midnight reading a
book than sing songs or play the
piano. ."-Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Another DeIusion Destroyed

An English newspaper says that it
is common delusion that red uni
forms are more conspicuous in the
field and more dangerous when armies
fought at close range, but are said to
be less easily seen at a distance of
1000 yards than steel gray or other
light shades Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

at $50 feet below the surface of the
water the amount of illumination is
about the same as that on the surface,
on clear but moonless night.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
American Coin in Canada.

According to figures published by
the Monetary Times, Of Toronto, the
sum total of American investments in
Canada was $636,904,000 in 1918, as
compared with $417,143,000 in 1911,
and s27O,O75,0OO in 1909.-Toronto
Mail and Empire.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Electricity for Korea,

The Japanese government is inves-
tigating the possibilities of develop
ing power for the industrial needs of
Korea by hydroelectric plants.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Styles In Grub.

What can do fer you, mum?"
asked the grocer.
Il hardly know" said the lady who
was doing her first marketing, what
are they eating this fall?"-Kansas
City Journal
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Yon Can Get Allen. foo,-ta.e FREE.

Write Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y, for q
free sample OF Aliens Foot,Ease. It cures
sweating, hot swollen, aching feet. 1t makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
eorns. ingrowing nails and bunions. All drug.
gists sell it 25c Don't accept any substitute.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar
coated. easy to take as candy, regulate
and invigorate stomach liver and bow
els. Do not gripe.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
Oldest Grass.

Rye grass is believed to be the old
est grass specially raised for forage,
having been thus cultivated in Eng
land more than two centuries ago.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

The Great Northern enginemen will
hold banquet. OF course the throttle
will be wide open and the meat will
be tender.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

HOWARD, T. BUXTON :; Assayer ana chemist
silver Lend, ST. Gold, Silver, 75o; Gold, Soc; Zinc
or Copper 81. Mailing envelopes ID full price list
sent on application. Control and Umpire work 80
ucited. f.eference: Qlrbonste National Bank
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

American made fountain pens COM
mand about so per cent of the market
for conveniences of their kind in
Great Britain.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

BY extreme thrift divorcee lives on
$4,000 a year. Hubby still wins. She
spent $4,000 year before the di-
vorce.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

Seattle - Aside from the Christmas
movement, which is slated by the
street for this week, interest centers
in the immediate futures for apples,
spuds and onions, the three leading
local staples for the midwinter season.
The street is inclined to believe that
potatoes will 60 higher. The extreme
cold in Eastern Washington as regards
potatoes makes it dangerous to take
stock out Of the pits and cellars, and
some of the carload lots received here
during the week showed frost. The
result is reduction of the volume of
receipts. Growers say it costs from
81 to $3.50 per ton to pit the spuds,
and there is now fair prospect of an
advance between now and January /.
No concrete movement is visible in the
direction of shipping orders, but con-
ditions are Frightening for the home
consumption.
Eggs-Select ranch, 40e dozen.
Poultry-Live hens, 10@14c pound;
old roosters, lOc; 1914 broilers, lie;
ducklings, 12@1Sc; geese, 10c; Gui-
nea fowl, $6 dozen; turkeys, live, zoe
pound; do. dressed. 2Ic.
Apples - Cooking, 50@60c box;
Black Twigs, 75c@s1: Baldwins, so
@75c; Delicious, s1@1.50; Spitzen-
bergs, 75cCGsl.25; Yellow Newtown
Pippins, 75c@s1.25; Stamen Wine
saps, 75c@sl.
Pears-Beurre Easter, s1.25@1. 80
box; Beurre Anjou, s2@2.25; Winter
Nellis, $1@1.25.
Dressed Beef = Prime beef steers,
12@12Ac pound; cows, lla@l2c; heif-
ers, 12c.
Dressed veal-l4sc pound.
Dressed Hogs - Whole, packing
house, si@l0c pound.
Dressed Spring Lamb = lS@lS}c
pound.
Dressed Mutton-10@10ac pound.
Potatoes-W White Rivers, car lots,
slS@l5 ton; Gems. car lots, sl4@l7;
Burbanks, sl7@l9; store price, s2@S
ton additional; sweets. s2@2.25 cwt.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL you
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
Eyes and Granulated Eyelids; No Smarting--
by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18
NEW HOTEL HOUSTON

Dave Houston, Prop. H. B. Thorsnes. Mgr
Thoroughly modern. 101 Rooms of comfort. Mod
crate Prices. Three minutes walk from Union
Depot. Write for rates. TN Suh ST.. PORTLAND. Or
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-12-18

London--The Servians, after fierce
battle Tuesday, have reoccupied Bel
grade, according to Nish dispatch to
Reuters Telegram compeny.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
CONGRESS HEIGHTS.

The achievements of George Washing
ton were discussed in sermon this
morning n the Congress Heights Meth
odiSt Episcopal Church by the Rev.
Merritt Earl The Epworth League,
with the Mems Club III charge. will
have a service tonight in honor of
Washington. Benoni Milstead will
speak. .. 4. Emmons will talk on Lin
coin. The Rev. James NJ NcCauley
will lecture Oh The Life Of Noses
The Mems club will observe its sec
on ANNIVERSARY tonight. The Rev. Mr..
Ond anniversary tonight The Rev. Mr..
a history of the club. in conjunction
with w. p. ballard. president; the Rev
George Fowler and James |. KILN ell
will furnish music. The subject of the
sermon Will he, The Man who Won
Through Faith. and How a Country
Was Saved
The Sunday school Of the Congress
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Heights NJ. +. Church has elected Of
ticers for the next year. They are:
.lilip b. Magruder. superintendent ire
e.ected. seventh year.: Mrs. c. V. Allen,
assistant superintendent Te-e ected'
Herbert Talbert. secretary re-elected,
eighth !earI: John A. Bushee, jr., as
sistant secretary: Miss Florence Guide,
corresponding secretary ure-electedD
Monroe Reigelrnan, treasurer; Miss Flor
eEce Guide, birthday treasurer: Thad-
deus DE Vail. librarian; Lester Stivers.
assistant librarian: Miss Florence GUIDE.
organist; Miss Alma Bender. assistant
crganist. Primary department: Mrs. s.
NJ. K!ncaid, superintendent: Mrs. Grace
Slocum, assistant superintendent ire
elected. fourth year.; Mrs. Lulu Dorrell,
organist: Miss Helen GUIDE. assistant
crganist; Mrs. G. V. Allen. superintend-
ent of home department and cradle roll.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
CLEARING HOUSE FOR ACTIVITIES.

Il would have it the clearing house
for all the activities OF the official So
cial life. ! would 90 away with this
meaningless exchange of pasteboardS
as far as possible. and simplify the
whole matter instead of just one phase
that of calling.
'I would advocate the maintenance
Of q real club building, one which would
provide an auditorium and be adapted
otherwise TO the needs of the club.
The auditorium would provide a
forum or social center for discussion
of public events and questions, and L
believe that our men guests would
really enjoy functions of this kind.
Il believe the men are considerably
bored by the social life in VIII ch they
are compelled to participate. This would
afford them an opportunity to cancel
their social obligations.
But II is primarily for the women
themselves that l am suggesting these
innovations.
Personal Calls Urged.
Il would let the calls be a personal
matter. But l would make the club
rooftree a common meeting place and
introduction for all.
The social life in Washington-in
any capital, for that matter-is different
from that of any other big city.
Ordinarily, one chooses the social
circles to which he or she wishes TO
Lelong But in Washington We come
from every section of the country, with
our social positions already established
by the arbitrary power of politics.
Then why all this fuss and formality
about first calls and return calls and
the useless exchange of cards-a source
of waste In itself?
why not devote ourselves to some
thing worth while? l, for one. would
like TO see the club take an active hand
in District affairs. Our children attend
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
Food and Drug Control
Work i'm u. S. Criticised

Food and drug control work in the
United States is not 80 per cent efficient,
according to statement of James II.
Walls. president of the National Assoc
citation of State Food and Dairy Com
misstoners, and one of the members of
the National Civic Federation's commits
sion on food and drug control laws.
The answer to this condition. says
Mr.. Wallis. is found in defective or
ganiZaCon and utter lack OF correla-
ton of several branches of what really
Is but one subject. The trouble has its
root In the laws of the Federal Govern
ment and in the laws Of the States. We
must secure basic changes in these
State and national laws"
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
NEWSOCLAL CODE URGEDHERE
Mrs. La Toilette Wants Women to Devote Their
Time to Topics More Important Than Ex-
changing Pasteboards at Official Calls.
By EDITH LOBERT.

social atmosphere of character entirely different from that
which exists the Capital proposed by Mrs Robert La
Toilette, wife of Senator La Toilette Wisconsin.
greonal Club meeting called recently simplify the calling code
Mrs La Toilette hned that broader scope the clubs activities
possible keeping with democratic ideals that per-
meating society in general.
@" belt1ng clubs present promo-
ing acquaintance among of the official SET she said
interview, supplementing her remarks at the club.
81" u.s. indeed pleasant she continued but feel that the club
capable of fulfilling mission present
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
Chilean Diplomat Is
Married in Bolivia

.;enor Alberto Yoacham. formerly
secretary and charge d'affaires of the
Chilean legation here. now Chilean
minister to Bolivia, was married 10
Senorita Carmen Saldias Guillos,
daughter of the Argentine minister, In
La Faz. Bolivia. according 10 word
which has just reached Washington.
Senior Yoacham was prominent here
in diplomatic and social circles. His
wedding was u brilliant affair. accord
ing to the report. All the members of
the diplomatic corps I'm la Paz attend
ed. A reception at the Argentine lega-
ton followed.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
Simon Wolf Is Host.

Simon Wolf, a director of the Second
National Bank. entertained officers Of
the bank at a dinner at the Hotel Pow
hatan last night. John p. Densmore.
solicitor of the Department of Labor.
and Frederick Pratt, were guests of
honor.
Among those present were Cuno Ru-
dolph. president Of the bank: Walter
C. Clephane and Samuel ]. Prescott,
vice presidents; Alexander Wolf.
Charles w. Fairfax. L. o. whitford. +.
NJ. Hannay. w. II. Walker. w. e.
Thompson. L. j. Sacks. and S0mmerset
II. Waters, directors: w. e. Coz,
former president of the bank; John z.
Ecklofr. cashier. and J. w. Sharff. as
sistant cashier.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

the schools here: why shouldn't we
interest ourselves in their conditions?
, / am told that certain buildings are
crowded and that there are numerous
; made. We are residents here for the
time being" {.
Slaves to Customs.
Mrs La Follatte believes that Wash
ingtoa society should lead the customs
of the country. rather than follow them
sIavishly. "A suggestion was made at
the club meeting that the cards repre-
sent the persons" she continued. This
savors of the old world capitals. ana
has a tang of the gal courts about 1t.
That is just the thing which we should
avoid here.
This is an American democracy. and
We of the official life should set 4
standard Of our own.
1T has seemed to NE that this is the
psychological time to begin to change
the nature of our social fabric.
Good Time for Change
In view of the precedents set by Miss
Margaret Wilson and the interest in
civic and philanthropic affairs shown
by Mrs. Wilson, ] think it is a fitting
time for the official women of the Ad-
ministration to awaken to their own
responsibilities Of this sort themselves.
There is no need of doing away with
our present delightful form of social
intercourse. 1 am only urging that 1t
be made to mean something worth
while. something a little more substan-
ton than the mere exchange OF
amenities.
The fact that the calling question
has arisen seems to be most favor
able sign of the dawn of a newer So
cial ideal.
We should not be slaves to tradi-
when that tradition Is
becoming cumbersome and entirely un-
lifted to our newer conditions"
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
Spirit of Coal Conference
Becomes More Optimistic

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. "a NOR
optimistic spirit pervaded miners an,
operators Of western Pennsylvania
Ohio. Indiana, and Illinois today a
they continued their conference lcokinJ
to q new wage scale. Neither. size
however. could suggest how a solution
Of the difficulties was to come. Arount
the Ohio, delegation the chief dihicIl
screen law. which will go into efYec
In that State on May Is. puts them or
basis entirely different from the othe
operators. II Is said that IL this law
Is not found unconstitutional II vii
mean the breakup of the interstate
agreement.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

The Montgomery County AntI-Saloon
League met in Epworth Methodist
Church. Gaithersburg, last night. Dr.
John l.. Lewis presided, and the Rev.
Thomas Hare, the new State supcrin-
tendent. spoke. Resolutions Were voted
indorsing the bill now before the Leg
isIature providing for local option for
Carroll county. 4 committee was
named to visit Annapolis and cndeavor
to have this county included in the bill
which regulates the shipping of intoXi-
CaEts into certain counties.
Robert Sydney Thomas. twenty-threC
years old, of Oak Park, Va, and Miss
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
ROCKVILLE.

The Montgomery County Federation
of Home and School Associations met
in Masonic Hall at Gaithersburg last
night, with Edwin w. Broome. acting
county superintendent OF schools, pre-
siding. The principal speaker was Dr,
Bryant, of the United States Depart
ment Of Education, who gave talk
or Our Boys-What To Do With
Them
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

The bill introduced in the legislature
by Senator Eugene Jones, of this coun-
ty authorizing bond issue of $780, go for
a water and sewer system for kens. ng-
ton, provided that a special election be
helG on the third Saturday in April to
enable the property owners of the
town. both men and women. to pass
uIon the proposition. II the decision is
against the proposition the question is
to be submitted again on the third Sat
uruay in April of next year.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Funeral services for Robert y. Crook
were held today and were conducted by
the Rev. ". +. Watson, D. ID. and the
Rev. J. W. Duffey. d. D. Members of
4. Z. Lee Camp of Confederate Vet
elRns were present.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
ANACOSTIA.

-. Teresa's Lenten program VIII be
gin Wednesday morning at s o'clock,
when mass will be offered and the dis
tribution of the blessed ashes made.
The ashes VIII he distributed again in
the evening. The Rev. Leo NcVay. of
the Catholic University. will deliver the
sermon Ash Wednesday night. The
Lenten regulations of the Catholic
church were read to the parishionerS
tOQ2y
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Mrs. Oscar W. Henderson and her
children have returned to Rockville
after visiting relatives in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

After visiting Mrs. Russell Brewer
ere. Miss Margaret Moore has returned
10 her home in Berryville, Va
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Charles +. Linger, president OF the
District Epworth League, will entertain
the officers at dinner tomorrow night
al his home, 100 Good Hope road. The
guests will be Lester L. Schnare. Sam
uel b. Boss, Miss Florence g. Day, Mr..
and Mrs. John r. SchrOtt, Mr. and Mrs.
r NJ. Fa!Coner. Mr.. and Mrs. William
l.. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Il. Emory,
ana Mrs. Lula Jet.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

John r. Coryell. fifty years old. OF
2j0l Q street. amputated the thumb of
ting wood with hatchet. He was sent
70 Casualty Hospital.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Miss Margaret Lillard, of Kentucky.
who visited friends in Rockville for
;everal weeks. has gone to New York
for two weeks.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Miss Sue n. Thomas. Of Anacostia,
and John w. Ross, o. Boston, were
married in St Teresa's Church by the
Lev. NJ P ESan. assistant pastor. Nj
Ross who is in the Navy, will depart
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

A large force of men under the di-
rection of City Engineer Dunn complet-
Irs the clearing of snow from the
streets today.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

An improvement has been noted in the
condition of John Boyle. employe of the
Government hospital for the Insane.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Charles F. Linger, president OF the
District Epworth League. will take
charge Of the exercises at Dunbarton
NJ E. Church tonight. Mrs. Linger Will
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Lula Armentrout, aged twenty-one. of
Tyman's Mill. Va. were married in
Rockville friday by the Rev. Samuel
f. White, of the Baptist Church, at the
home of the minister
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
Alexandria, Anacostia,
and Rockville

so2n on the vessel to which he is as
signed.
The Epworth League societies in Ana
costa will discuss Washington tonight
al rallies in churches here. The gen
eral topic for the evening is God g
Great Men and How They Were De-
veloped."
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Mrs. Albert NJ. Bouic and Miss Mar
garet Stokes were hostesses at card
arties last week.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

At a recent meeting of the kensing-
ton Home and School Association !!
was decided to ask the Legislature to
provide funds for an addition to the pub
lie school at Kensington. 1t is planned
to enlarge the building to twice its
present size and to pebbledash it. The
cost is estimated at about $3.50.
The Washington times., 1914-02-22

The fire department was called to 3lC
North Pitt street today. The roof was
ifnited from a defective fiue. The dam
age was slight
The Washington times., 1914-02-22
ALEXANDRIA.

The funeral of Montrose ". Houck.
formerly a resident Of Alexandria, VINO
died in New York city suddenly on Fri
day, took place today from the resi-
dence of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Alonzo Houck in Rosemont. Services
were conducted by the Rev. John Lee
Allison. pastor of the Second Presby-
terlan Church. InteTnent was in the
Ivy Hill Cemetery. Previous to the de-
psrture of the body from New York
services we're held by New York Lodge
No !. B. P. O. Elks, OF which Mr..
HCuck was 4 member.