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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Liner TO Race Enemy.

San Francisco-Japan's declaration
Of war against Germany has not alter
ed the sailing time Of the Togo Kisen
Kaisha steamer Shinyo Maru. The
big liner is scheduled to sail for Japan
with 200 passengers and with more
than 1000 tons Of merchandise in her
hold. 1t is probable that the ship will
steam no further than Nagasaki, where
she will be overhauled Passengers for
more distant points will be transferred.
1t is considered probable that the ship,
with many others, viii be utilized by
the Japanese government as transports.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
French Abandon Captured
Territory; Battle Rages

Paris-The war Office has issued the
following official announcement: "The
commander in chief, requiring all
available forces on the Meuse, has
ordered the progressive abandonment
of occupied territory. Mulhausen has
again been evacuated.
"a new battle is in progress be-
tween Maubeuge department Of the
Nord) and Donon department of
Doubs). On it hangs the fate Of the
French. Operations in Alsace along
the Rhine would take away troops
upon which might depend victory. 1t
is necessary that they all withdraw
from Alsace temporarily in order to
assure its final deliverance. 1t IS a
matter Of hard necessity.
"West of the Meuse, as result of
orders issued on Sunday by the COM
mander in chief, the troops which are
to remain on the covering line, to take
up the defensive, are massed as fol-
lows:
"The French and British troops oc-
cupy front passing near Givet, which
they gained by hard fighting. They
are holding their adversaries and
sharply checking their attacks.
East of the Meuse our troops have
regained their original positions COM
manding the roads out of the great
forest Of Ardennes.
'To the right we assumed the often
sive, driving back the enemy by Wig
orous onslaught, but General Joffre
stopped pursuit SO as to re-establish
his front along the line. decided upon
on Sunday.
| "In this attack our troops showed
admirable dash. The Sixth corps no
tably inflicted punishment on the enemy
close to Virton.
'In Lorraine the two armies have
begun combined attack, one starting
from Grand Couronne De Nancy, and
the other from south of Luneville."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Diamonds to Be Dearer.

Chicago-D Diamonds and gold and
platinum jewelry will be increased rs
per cent in price as a result of the Eu-
ropean war, delegates were told at the
ninth annual convention of the Ameri-
can National Retail Jewellers asso-
citation here. No diamonds we're being
cut, it was said, as the workers in
gems and precious metals in Belgium,
France and Germany have been called
to their colors.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
POPE Plus X IS DEAD
Pontiff's Demise Hastened By
Grief Over Great War.

s liI x 4 .
the papal secretary, who take charge
of affairs in such an emergency, were
out Of Rome, SO little was the death of
the Pope expected.
Outside the apostolic palace the
scene was mournful.
The Giornale D'Italia, discussing
the difficulties of holding conclave
for the election Of Pope while the
world is at war, says that even if Italy
were among the belligerents every fa-
cility would be given the sacred col
lege to meet. vt expressed the belief
that new Pope. might be chosen from
among the foreign cardinals, for in
stance, Cardinal William Van Rossum,
Of the archdiocese of Utrecht, TIE
Netherlands, who would be representa-
tive of neutral power.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Carlsbad Refugees Aniue.

London - Steamers from Flushing,
the Netherlands, brought here $50
Americans, most of whom were at
Carlsbad when the war broke out.
Among the passengers were Frank A.
Munsey, the publisher, who has been
active among relief workers at Carls-
bad, and Archer NJ. Huntington. presi-
dent Of the American geographical So
ciety, and his wife, who were arrested
at Nuremhurg two weeks ago and held
by the German police for day or two
as spies. M
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Medford Water Cheaper.

Medford--After considering the sub
ject several weeks the city council
granted the request Of outside WATER
users and reduced the minimum rate
from $3.50 to $1.75 for 5000 gallons
and from rs cents to is cents for over
1000 gallons over that amount. All
outside water-users were put on me-
ter basis, while city water-users are
still allowed a fiat rate of $1.50 a
month for ordinary household purposes.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28

~ II
Rome Pope Plus x died at 1:2O
o'clock Thursday morning. He had
been i'll for several days, but alarming
symptoms did not develop until We'd
nesday morning.
Throughout the day Drs. Marchia-
fava and Amici devoted their utmost
energies to stimulating their patient
and keeping him alive. The cardinals
were informed of the Pope's grave
condition and some Of them who en-
tered the sick room describe the i'm
pressive scenes, especially when the
pontiff, rousing himself from time to
time, spoke. %
''In ancient times the Pope by a
word might have stayed the slaughter,
but now he is impotent, " he said once.
Prayers were said by thousands and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
European War VIII Not
Hurt U. s., Says Expert

Washington, d. C.-Daniel G. Rop-
er, for many years statistical expert Of
the ways and means committee and an
on economic subjects, has
the following summary Of the
economic conditions and
in the United States, brought
about by the war in Europe:
The European war has precipitated a
distinct movement in the economic
development Of the United States, the
potential benefits of which will be
realized by our people regardless Of
what course that conflict may take or
what its ultimate outcome may be.
This movement begins with certain
shock to the economic organism. We
have been called upon to liquidate
large foreign holdings of American se-
curities. Temporarily we have been
cut off from much of our foreign sup
ply Of materials for manufacturers and
from important foreign markets for
our surplus food products, raw mater
ials and manufactures.
This constitutes a disturbance of
normal conditions sufficiently serious
to cause alterations of the fundamental
industrial organization and to create
new channels of trade. The ultimate
beneficial effect of such disturbance
is we'll known and eventuates even
when the disturbance is accompanied
by great disaster and loss, which is
clearly not our case in the present in
stance. H
Our country is in a self-contained
and self-supporting state. 1t imports
only $18 worth of goods per capita
annually, and exports in return $25
per capita. This foreign trade Is not
large enough compared with our do
mestic commerce to be vitality essen
tial to our national we'll being and such
as it is, the balance is safely in oui
favor. The Importance Of our foreign
trade, though great, is therefore
easily exaggerated.
But there is no reason to fear any
important stoppage Of our foreign
trade. Shipping is not suspended
our commerce can be adjusted to tn,
changed conditions; the machinery TO
international exchanges remains unim
paired.
The circumstances Of the war ar
such that at the present time the yes
sells Of all belligerents except German.
and Austria, as well as the vessels o
all neutral nations, are free to sail OF
the high seas without any danger O
molestation that need deter them, es
pecially in view of the provision b!
the several governments Of war-risl
insurance.
Only about one-sixth Of the tonnag'
of our foreign trade has been carrie,
under the flags of nations whose ship
ping is now suspended. 1t is reason
able to expect that the shipping meas
ures now being authorized by congress
will effectually supply any vessel
needed in addition to those now avail
able. Moreover, it is to be noted tina
cessation Of shipping between belliger
ent nations and the establishment 0
effective blockades leaves free man
vessels that may be employed in Amer
lean trade.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28

the bells of the churches sounded when
the sacrament was exposed upon all
the affairs. When the court learned of
the Pope's condition there was the
deepest concern. King Victor En-
manuel personally informed Queen
Helena and the news was communicate
ed to the Queen mother.
Extreme unction was administered
by Monsignor Zampini, sacristan to
His Holiness. The sisters of the
Pope and his niece were overcome
with grief. Cardinal Merry del Val
knelt by the side of his bed, where
other cardinals Joined in, the members
of the household intoning prayers.
The dying Pope, in moment of lu-
cidity. said:
Now begin to think as the end is
approaching that the Almighty in his
inexhaustible goodness wishes to spare
me the horrors Europe is undergoing"
Wednesday was one Of the most
anxious days in the history of the
papacy. The whole world knew that
the Pope was indisposed, but it was
supposed that he was suffering from
his usual ailment, the gout. Up to
noon even the members of the house
hold were unaware of the seriousness
of the developments. Almost without
warning came the word that the Pom
tiff was at deaths door.
All day his agony continued. AT
times he revived and was able to say
a few words, but hope Of saving him
was finally abandoned. Several times
throughout the city and at the palace
the rumor spread that the end had
come, only to be denied later.
In the presence of Cardinal Merry
del Val, the papal secretary. and Car
dinals Ferrata, Cagiano and Bisleti,
and the two sisters of the Pope, bull
letin on the condition Of the Pontifl
was posted early in the afternoon OF
the bronze door Of the Vatican whert
the Swiss guards stood watch. 4
great crowd outside gazed with grief
stricken faces up at the Pope's cham
ber on the second floor.
Confusion reigned at the Vatican
because those, with the exception O.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Yankees in LkaLu Warmed

Rome - The American embassy
through the consuls has advised all
Americans in Italy to return home
now while communications between
Europe and the United States are free.
Later complications may arise render
ing communication difficult. "Ameri-
cans doing otherwise remain at their
own risk. %
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Orenco Club Reuiues.

Orenco - Citizens Of Orenco have
tranformed the Civic improvement
league into the Orenco Chamber of
commerce. A nominal fee will be
charged and board Of five directors
will be elected from the officers. The
old officers will have charge until the
annual meeting. Steps we're taken
toward establishing cannery for the
next seasons business. Another meet
ing will be held next week for further
discussion and to plan collection Of
subscriptions for stock. Several hum
dred dollars already have been sub
scribed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Hood Rirer Roada Asked.

Hood River ~ Charles Steinhauser
was elected president and J. R. Bar
roll secretary of the Upper Valley
Good Roads association. The organic
alton aims to obtain construction OF
one or two trunk lines from the lower
orchard districts. The upper valley
is divided into seven communities and
one resident from each district has
been appointed On committee to cir
culate q petition asking for the em-
ployment Of an engineer to select the
most enconomical routes for the pro-
posed highways.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Ranks LeUeLed bH Var.

London From all parts of Belgium
refugees are arriving at Ostend, says
correspondent of the Reuters Tele-
gram company. Some come from dis
tant Charleroi and other points along
the Sambre, where. they say, they
were being deafened by the roar of
artillery. These people. of all classes,
are now on level, the rich, or those
who were rich, finding it just as
difficult to get the necessaries of life
as the poorest.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
POLE Court Term Is Ouer.

Dallas-The August term Of the
Circuit court for Polk county has ad-
journed after one Of the longest terms
ever held in this county. An effort
will be made at the next session Of the
legislature to get the terms Of court
changed so that court will not convene
during August, when farmers are par
ticuIarly busy with their crops.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
Old Mine Is Reopened.

Molalla-The 0gle Mountain mine,
20 miles south Of Molalla, started its
machinery running Wednesday for the
first time. This mine has been
worked in sort Of way for the last
is years. A few years ago stamp mills
were installed, but when put in opera
tion it was discovered that too much of
the gold was being wasted and opera
tions ceased. The old stamp mills
have been discarded and $4,000 worth
Of modern machinery installed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-08-28
GERMANY to Train Boys.

London " The official news bureau
says the German papers Of August ~
and "a publish orders that boys from
l6 to 10 years Of age be put through a
course of musketry and military train
ing. Retired officers are to be en-
gagged as instructors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
Major James K. King Dead.

Alexandria, Va, June 1S-Major
James e. King. commanding the Sec
ond battalion, First regiment, Virginia
infantry, and one Of the most prom
-inent Massons in the city, died shortly
after 7 o'clock yesterday morning, at
his home at Herbert Springs. Fair
fax county, six miles below Alexan-
drla- His death followed an illness
Of a month A short time ago Major
King was operated on at the Garfield
hospital, in Washington. He never
fully recovered, and yesterday, at
his own request. he was brought
home on a special car, ii being his
wish to die at home.
He was forty-two years old and up
10 the time OF his death held the po-
sition of note teller at the Alexandria
National bank. where he had been
employed for several years.
Besides his wife. who was Miss
Lulie Watkins. he Is survived by two
brothers and three sisters as fol
lows: William NJ. and j Angus, and
Misses Eliza beth w, Ethel Nj. and
Nusadora King, all Of this city
Major King for many years wa.
agent for the Washington Virginia
Railway company. and after relin-
gushing that place, he accepted he
position with the bank. which he held
mp to the time of his death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
WvTHE WOMAN IS
A POISON VICTIM

Roanoke. Va. June 1S.--Mrs #. G.
Creager. the young wife of a promi-
nent citizen Of Wythe county, Va,
died at local hospital today from
the effects Of having taken bi-cloride
potion by mistake while she was
under the impression that she was
taking simple headache remedy.
The tragic accident happened at her
home in Rural Retreat and was dis
covered Immediately afterward.
Three Of the most prominent ply
sicians in Wythe county were hurried
ly summoned to the Creager home
reaching the bedside of the poison
victim in only a few hours after she
had swallowed the poison. They ad-
ministered to her in every way they
could and she was rushed TO the hos
pital at Roanoke on their advice. She
reached the hospital in a serious con-
dition and suffering acntely.
Owing to seriousness OF the pa
TENTS Illness Mr.. j. w. Fisher
father of Mrs. Creager, and a prom
inent business man OF Richmond to-
gether with her sister. Mrs. w. G.
Wilmuth, also of Richmond, have
been at or near her bedside In Roa-
noke since she arrived here.
The Creaeers are highly connected
In Wythe county and in other parts
of the Old Dominion and a number OF
Roanoke and Richmond people are
relatives of the couple. Many of them
have called at the hospital and many
letters and kilograms have been re-
ceived anxiously inquiring about the
condition OF Mrs. Creager and asking
for particulars Of the accident IN
Wythe county.
The remains were taken to Rural
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
EAGLES TO MEET
NEXT At CAPITAL

Newport News, Va. June Is
After electing officers and selecting
Richmond as the. next meeting place,
the State Aerie, Fraternal order Of
Eagles. completed its session this af
ternoon.
John W. Moore. Of South Rich
mond. was elected past worthy
president. Other officers were elected
as follows: Worthy president. Rich
ard J, Davis, Portsmouth: yice-n resi-
dent, r. V. Peace. stanton; ChapIaia.
J. J. Cherry, Newport News: con-
dUctor, J. ". Carmody, Richmond;
inside guard, J. r Henley, Norfolk,
outside guard, F. s, Carr Suffolk;
secretary Hulce Glenn, Staunton:
treasurer, Joel T. Brown, Petersburg.
Trustees--B. Mercer Hartman.
Roanoke; James =. Ward, Richmond;
j. j. Johnson, Hampton.
Representatives to Grand Aerie
session, Kansas City. in August
John w. Moore. Richmond; Moses
Miller Rhodes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
COULDN'T LOSE HIS
DEAR M0THER-|N-[AW

New York. June 1s.-Tf7e~ efforts
OF FRITZ Lamprecht to lose his moth
er-in-law, Frau Kuhnfeldt, furnished
abundant entertainment for passen-
gers, officers and crew of the liner
Oceania which arrived today from
Trieste. Fritz lost his mother-in- la W
in Trieste and again In Aigiers, but
when he got to the Austro-American
line pier in Brooklyn he found a
cablegram from her awaiting him. In
1t she stated that she would be along
on the next ship.
Fritz came to this country from
austria four years ago, and went to
work in a Philadelphia candy fac
tory. He saved his money and went
back to Graz, Austria, early in the
spring to marry his boyhood sweet
heart, Anna Kuhnfeldt
Anna would not leave her mother
Fritz agreed to take her mother to
America. He married on May %,
FRITZ went to Trieste on May 20. and
Frau kuhnfeldt followed on May 80
Fritz told her the Oceanic would sail
for America at 10 o'clock, morning.
- He knew the boat would sail 9
O'Clock. and was aboard with his
bride. Frau Kuhnfeldt missed the
boat With great pretense of grief
Fritz consoled his weeping bride.
The ship made stop at Palermo,
Italy. on June 8. There was Frau
Kuhnfeldt. She had travelled from
Trieste by rail. Going aboard the
Oceanic she was reunited with her
daughter, and her son-in-law
From Palermo the ship went to
Algiers- Fritz took his mother-in-
law and his wife ashore and they
rode through the Arab quarter of the
civ dQnkapg Afta,- 10
talk with Fritz. the driver Of the
donkey ridden by Frau kuhnfeldt
turned into a side street and the frau
was lost. When she found he'd way
to the pier the Oceanic had sailed
But she'll get here yet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
MT. ELLIOTT HOTEL
SOLD RICHMOND men

August Slmonpietri Of Richmond,
yesterday became the owner of the
Mt Elliott summer hotel and springs,
which for the last ten years has been
owned and operated by Charles F..
Cooke The deal was closed through
the agency of c. l.. and II. L. Denoon,
and though the exact selling price
was not stated it is understood to
have been between $4,000 and $50
600
Mr. Simonpietri took charge of the
property yesterday, and he Will have
the hotel ready to open for guests by
July /. Mt. Elliott is near Elliott
Knob, the highest mountain in the
State 1t was formerly known as
Variety Springs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
NOTICE.

The State Corporation Commission
at 0 A. NJ on June "a. IN Richmond
Virginia. will hear the application II
the Express Companies operating In
the State for PERMISSION 10 establish
on State business the rate basis pro-
mulgated by the Interstate Commerce
Commission for interstate traffic. The
proposed State rate structure will he
a modification of the interstate basis
The revision of the present State
rates involves both advances and re-
auctions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
Writ of Error Granted.

The Supreme Court Of Appeals yes
ferday granted a write of error and
supersedeas in the case of Samuel
Never against the Virginia Railway
ana rover company. which a judg-
ment Tor $500 was rendered in Hust-
lnGs court, part III. city of Richmond.
Meyers automobile was demolished
in a collision with a Laurel street car
1t the corner Of Broad and Fourth
streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
DEATHS.

Thursday. June 49,
1914. at 2 o'clock r. A., GEORGE
MITCHELL aged eighty three. He
is survived by three sons, John j.,
Thos, w, Robert, and one daughter
Mrs. f.. z. Owens; nineteen grand
children and seven great grandehil
dren.
Funeral from the residence Of his
son. Robert Mitchell. 2213 Grove
avenue. SATURDAY at IL o'clock
A. NJ. Friends invited to attend In
terment in Riverview cemetery
Washington papers please copy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
OBITUARY


George Mitchell. aged eighty-three
years, died at the home of his son,
Robert Mitchell, 2213 Grove avenue,
yesterday afternoon from infirmities
of old age. Mr.. Miohell was the head
of house hold of four children, nine
teen grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Funeral will be held
from the residence Saturday morn
ing at IL o'clock and interment will
follow in Riverview cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
RICHMOND HAY MARKET.
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.
Reported by Roogers. Plumer Co,

Petersburg. Va. June is, 1914.
Farmers Spanish. steady. s1.35 per
bushel
VIRGINIAS-~
Fancy Jumbo. AZ 04Ac per pound.
Fancy handptcked. AZ V4Ac PEI
pound.
Extra prime. AZ 14hc per pound.
Prime. 484iac per pound.
Smelling stock. 94c per pound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
Consider Clayton Bill.

Washington, June 1S.-,The senate
committee on judiciary spent the day
considering section IS. of the Clayton
bill. which deals with labor organiza-
tons. 1t is not likely that the
language as It passed the house will
be materially modified In effect. a.
though the yerbiage may b. cbfng4t
somewhat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
CHIC AGO GRAN.

Chicago, June 1S.--The grain
market was dull; irregular. and
tcablreless today, Prices fluctuated
within narrow limits and closed ir
regular at slight changes from yester-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
SUMMER RESORTS.
HOTEL McCLINTIC
Hot Springs, VI

HOT Springs, va
Ten minutes drive from railway
station. Elevation, 2,757 feet; ex-
cellent table. Terms most reasonable.
For further information address
Mrs. J. II. McClintic. Hot Springs.
Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-19
MEETING NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Robert Harding
company, incorporated, will be held at
the office of the company, No. 10 south
Eleventh street. ia the city OF Rich
mond. Va, Wednesday, July /, 1914. at
5 O'Clock r. N.
L. G. BROCK, Secretary