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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-07
Became Familiar.

The next time l saw him he looked
squarely at me and said. Hello. Gould.
His words had the attitude of a man
stepping back into an old familiarity
He never avoided me except on one oc-
easion. when / saw him with his wife
and family.
II had every opportunity to observe
him and heard him speak German and
English. and there can be no doubt that
Frank Holt was Erich Muenter."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
FAIL TO WRECK TRAIN
Miscreants Place DISTINCTIONS on
Pennsylvania Tracks, But Express
Passes Safely Over Them.

An attempt was made TO wreck the
New York and Washington express
train on the Pennsylvania road due
in ashington at $40 last night, at
Lovers Lane bridge, about d half-m
north of Bladensburg road. The po
lice of precinct . are investigating
the matter at the request of the rail-
road officials.
This train. No. :. struck an obstruc-
ton that had been placed on the tracks
and knocked it off the rails. The only
damage done was the tearing away of
section of steps near the engine.
A gang of workmen had been making
repairs on the track and had left guam
THY of their implements by the side Of
the road Some of these were piled onto
the track by persons attempting to wreck
the train. The obstruction consisted OF
railroad jacks and iron bars.
Complaint was made to the police today
by w X. Mangum, 507 I'd street north
east. acting for the Pennsylvania rail-
road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
SAYS TONS OF REFUSE !,
ARE HAULED TO DUMP
Contractor Ready Sees in Increased
Deposits Cleanup Efforts
Of Citizens. q,

An increase Of approximately :. r--
cent in the amount of trash deposited
AZ the Renning dump since the begin
ming Of the clean-city crusade was 70
ported today by NJ. r Ready. District
refuse contractor
Ihis is evidence of what citizen. arc
"oihs toward cleaning up tho capital.
and. according to Mr.. Ready. his drive
report that the work has Just begun.
Inc REFUSE wagons are working at
full capacity and this condition is e1-
pected TO continue for two weeks o.
longer.
Not only are tons OF refuse heinz DO
posted at the Benning dunn h,t =
great deal of Nth has been deposited =
the Anacostia dump al the expense of
citizens.
May Excel Last Years Campaign.
1t is believed that the total amount or
waste material that will he carried ous
OF tho city will far exceed the colI.r-
tions Of the last sanitary campaign.
DR.. Arthur l.. Murray. secretary of th.
clean ciey committee. yesterday inspected
the work that Is going on in several sec
tons Of the city and reported that the
greatest interest is being manifested IN
the campaign. Filthy vacant lots which
he found during the last campaign have
been cleaned up and greatly add to the
appearance OF the sections in which they
are located.
DR.. Murray said that the Webb School
on 18th street near + northeast is at
work improving the sanitary condition of
that section and accomplishing big re-
suits.
Many complaints OF insanitary vacant
lots have reached the clean city commit
tee this week and are being personally in
vestigated by DIR. Murray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
A. M. E. CHURCH BOARD
IN ANNUAL SESSION

The annual meeting OF the financial
board of the African Methodist Episco-
pal Church was held this morning at
the headquarters of the department,
1541 14th street northwest. Bishop H.
Blanton Parke of Chicago was In the
chair.
John r. Hawkins. secretary-treasurer
of the department, made his annual re-
port, which included a statement as to
the amount of dollar money" raised
1915.
The report showed that notwith-
standing many adverse circumstances
this department alone has raised $751;
553.42 more toward this fund during
the four years just closing than for
the corresponding period during the
last quardrennium. The amount raised
by this department for the years 1918.
1914 and 1915 is $635.324.27: grand
total. since Inauguration Of the fund,
$4.306, 1910.
Mr.. Hawkins told in his report of
how the financial crisis in the depart
ment. brought about by the failure OF
Lewis Johnson eco, had been met by
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
Alleges Additional Outrages.

Father Kelley also reminded Secrc-
tary I:ryan that notwithstanding the
kilograms sent to the rcvolutiouists by
the State Department. outraSes were
committed in Zacatecas and in the City
Of Mexico.
The fragrant disregard of the wishes
of the government. wrote Father
Kelley. which as you state was friend
" 10 the constitutionalists. and the IN
suit and manifest lnGratitude which
accompa MED it give little confidence
conduct of any of the revolutionary
leaders until the time comes for them
to apply for formal recognition"
Father kelleys letter regretted
that the efforts of the administration
have been Intellectual" He thereupon
entered into a detailed account of the
history of the religious and economic
phases of Mexican life, and concludes
with the following:
Mexicos anti-relisieus laws cut
away from the country pra ctically all
of this great assistance. and stood as
a direct barrier to the adoption in that
country of Washingtons counsel to us
that religion and means of education
should forever be encourag ed.'
Il mention these things not at all in
spirit of criticism of your most in
terestins and thoughtful communica-
ton. but rather in the hope that I may
be able to give you some of the infor-
nation which those more Intimately in
touch with the history of Mexico than
either of US have been kind enough to
give to me.
Says Promise Is Reassuring.
TT is reassuring to note your prom
Use, that the principles which have
governed the political life of the Amer
lean people will govern the admins
tration in handling every question
that affects it's relations with Mexico,
including the final question of the rec
ognition Of any government that may
issue out of the present revolution
and give promise Of stability and JUS
tice.' For those who represent re-
ligion there has hitherto been no jus
tice; and stability can scarcely be ex-
pected while fellow are
busy cutting each others Threats. But
your declaration of policy may, and l
hope will, force upon revolutionary
leaders in Mexico a knowledge of the
fact that there can be neither stability
nor justice in any country where there
are basic injustices in it's laws; where
men and women are prosecuted and
where individual liberty is trampled
upon. Our own republic could not eX-
ist as democracy under such laws.
how. then, could we expect that any
other democracy can exist with them? %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
q. s. May Police Panama Cities.

War Department officials today gave
renewed attention TO proposal that
the United States government assume
police jurisdiction over the Panama Cit
les OF Colon and Panama as the result
OF Mai. Gen. Woods preliminary re-
port regarding the recent rioting at
Colon, in which he reiterated his pre-
vious assertion that the Panama police
men were responsible for the disturb
ance. in which one American soldier
was killed and three others wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21

and injuring several civilians.
In the eastern arena there has been no
change In the situation.
In reply to the dropping OF bomb. by
Russians on 1nsterburg and Gumbiu
men, both open towns situated out
side the zone of operations We
dropped $50 bombs yesterday on tho
railroad junction at Bialystok
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
Saw Barnes Many Times.

Col. Roosevelt declared he did not
remember just when he first met Mr..
Barnes, but he thought 1t was during
his campaign for governor.
Later in Albany l saw him many
times" said the witness. I'm 1899 I
had number Of conferences with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
half PLAN" and present fully and ac-
curatcly the facts in regard thereto
Mr.. Blackburn's Statement.

Arguing that the "half-and half
principle of paving the expenses of the
District has outlived it's period OF JUS
tice. former Senator J. c. s. Blackburn,
father" OF that organic act in 1878.
has issued a statement saying that
property holders here should be taxed
in the same proportion as in cities Of
similar size. that these taxes should be
paid into the Treasury and that Con-
gress should appropriate from the
Treasury what it sees fit for the up
keep of the National Capital.
In the statement Mr.. Blackburn says
in part:
''The property holder in the District
should not be penaliZed because he
happens to reside within this District.
but his taxes should be equitably laid
and comport with those paid by the
owners living in similar cities. AS the
residents of this District have no voice
in the management of the Capital city
their holdings should not be affected
by the plans that Congress may adopt
for this city's improvement and devel-
opment
TT does not comport with the dignity
of this great nation of 100,000,000 peo-
pie to have any partners in planning
or maintaining the federal capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
WAR OFFICIALLY REPORTED
RUSSIAN STATEMENT.

PETROGRAD, April II. via London.
4;37 Pm:
In western Galicia we repulsed an Aus
trian attack near Gorlitz Tuesday
night. The previous day the enemy
had attacked, but without success.
our positions in the region Of Verkh-
Mia. Jablonka. in the Beskids, Pollen
and north of Oroszepatak
against the heights OF Pollen. previ-
ously captured by us. was particular
Nv fierce. and his losses were very
great. the first batch OF prisoners
captured at this point numbering ao"
Other sections of the front remain ae q
whole unchanged.
A German aeroplane squadron luesoaa
dropped in the neighhorhood OF i",
bombs at Bialvstok. killing ana
woundins civilians NO na, u;sst
damage was done. Tuesday nisht
the town of Ciechanow was nom
barded with bombs by Zeppelin
airship. No damage was done. our
aircraft successfully hombarded the
railroad station at Soldau. on the
Polish frontier in East Prussia.
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.
VIENNA, April 20. via London. April Fl;
There has been no change in the gen.
eral situation. Along the entire front
only isolated artillery engagements
have taken place.
FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS. April ~. via London. $40 R.m.,
A cannonade Of some violence took
place in the region Of Arras yester-
day.
Between the Disc and the Aisne. be
tween the Meuse and the Moselle and
in the wood Of Montmare. close to the
Flirey Essey high road, not only did
our attacks make some slight prog
ress. but two German counter attacks
on the line of trenches We had sue
ceeded in winning April ~ we're sue
cesSfu1ly repulsed.
Belgian aviators have homba rded the
arsenal at Rruges and the aviation
ground at Lissevegh.
GERMAN STATEMENT.
BERLIN, April II. via London. 3:12
p.m.:
In the western arena a battery OF the
enemy observed not far from the Ca
thedral of Rheims was taken under
our fire.
In the Argonne the French employed
bomb the effect of which was to
cause men TO vomlt.
An attack of the enemy to the north OF
Four de Paris resulted in failure.
Between the Meuse and the Moselle an
attack extending over a large front
was repulsed at Flirey yesterday.
with heavy losses to the French. In
the wood of LIE Pretre We gained FUR
Their ground.
In the Vosges the enemy unsuccess-
fully attacked our positions to the
northwest and southwest of Matneral
and at Sondernach. Here the French
suffered serious losses.
Early yesterday morning an aviator of
the enemy dropped bombs on the
town of Loerrach. in Baden. damag-
ing a silk factory belonging to a
swiss, as well as two other houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21

VIENNA, April 20. via London. April IL;
There has been no change in the gen.
eral situation. Along the entire front
only isolated artillery engagements
have taken place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
Equitable Percentage Impossible.

G4uAIoDAS Ga ScALd6C 4MPoSoAOACs
1T is absolutely impossible to fix
upon any percentage which should be
borne by the private property holder
and the federal government in provid-
ing for the annual expenditures Of the
capital. If such a rate were fixed. 1t
is Impossible that it should continue
long to be equitable. So long as one
party the federal government, is con-
stantly purchasing real estate and
never parting with any of its holdings.
any percentage of upkeep expenses
would be constantly disturbed.
THE half-and- rate provided for
in the organic act was believed to be
approximately fair at that time. For
been acquiring property here, and nee
essarily the old arrangement has been
made inequita BILE and unfair.
One Logical Solution.
There is but one logical solution of
the situation The private property
holder in the District should be as
sessed and pay fair tax upon his
holding, and that tax should be deter
mined by Congress. which is clothed
with full power.
The private property holder here
should pay tax equal to that paid
by property holders in other cities of
the country of equal population.
This tax should be collected and
turned into the Treasury with other
revenues of the United States govern
ment, and every dollar for the District
should be appropriated by Congress,
direct from the Treasury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21

following: 1.-THE first thought of those
whom consulted. like my own. was of
thanks for the consideration the ad-
ministration gave to my request. and
OF appreciation for the pledge that re-
ligious liberty in Mexico would be safe
guarded, as far it is possible to do
so, before any government will be rec
ognized for that unhappy country.
feel. however. as do others, that the
ideas of the revo1utionists as to what
constitutes religious liberty may clash
with your own. as they certainly must
the people of the United States, For
that reason ! rather regret the fact
that Your letter. in referring to re-
lisious liberty, did not use the words.
AS it exists in the United States The
Interpretation of religious liberty given
during the past fifty years by the gov
ernmental authorities of Mexico is as
tar from the construction our own
country gives to it as the moon is from
the earth
In this connection I desire to call to
Your attention a pamphlet issued by
the Washington agency of Gen. Villa,
and which Just this morning has come
t" my desk, in which are quoted laws
Inlmlcal to religious liberty. This
pamphlet declares that the enforce
mcnt of these provisions of the consti-
tuition. prohibiting the presence of re-
lIgious orders within the republic. has
been and is one of the foremost de
mands of the revolutio ion The pam
ph1et. moreover. contains series OF
unsupported statements Which clearly
indicate that. SO far as Gen. Villa is
concerned. there is no relief to he eN-
pected from the unjust and tyrannIcai
laws which have made liberty of con-
science thing unknown for over fifty
years in Mexico. The CarranZlsta lead
ers had already spoken out plainly 10
the same effect
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-05

here, aud was one time a resident OF
this community. He has attained
national fame as an evangelist, leotur-
er, author and reformer. His subject
Will be: "John BarleyooTn's Fight
Against The Stars" Let us ill the
auditorium to overflowing and give
one of Athena's own SONS royal well
come home J. 81. Harmon, Chair
man.
Umatilla county has fifteen students
at the State University this year.
They are: Glenn Dudley, George
Winship and Ruth Rothrock. Athena
Clarence Bean, Lillian Boylen. Harold
Brock, Chester Fee, Claud Hampton.
Lura Jerard. Helen Johns. Mary Johns,
Claire Raley and Arthur Tallman of
Psndlston; Charles Hoskins of Echo,
and Tom Campbell Of Hermlstor.
Umatilla students are taking a prom
iuent part in student enterprises and
activities. Chester Fee is captain of
this years track team and won uation-
al distinction this summer at the San
Francisco Exposition because Of bis
ability as an all-around athlete.
Claud Hampton is also track man ;
Tom Campbell is on the football squad
and Charles Hoskins is star on the
football team. "Mose" Payne. known
on the campus as the "Atheua Jack
rabbit" will enter college in Fetru-
ary. Payne is one of the best track
men who has ever attended Oregon
University.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-05
School Notes.

Tonight the California Jubilea
Quartet will give an entertainment In
the school auditorium under tha aus
pioes Of the High school student body.
Although this is the third appearance
of these singers, in Athena, their pro-
gram has undergone complete change
from that of preceding years, and
those attending may come prepared to
enjoy au entertainment entirely differ
ent from anything they have present
ed heretofore.
The High school girls have not yet
organized their basket ball team for
this season but have been having some
good practice under the direction OF
Mr.. Irwin Brooks, who has kindly
consented 10 coach them. There not
beiug enough girls taking an active
part in basket ball to make up two
teams, they are looking forward to
sorimmage games either with the
teachers, or with a town team II such
could be organized. The manager OF
the team has received challenge from
the manager of the Touohet, Wash.
team, which will be accepted al
soon as the girls is in condition t.
play.
| The Halloween rarty given las
Friday evening in the school building
was q decided Success. The Domestic
Science room was draped with blaci
aud orarge crepe paper from chan
deliers to walls. Jack O. lanterns
black oats and skulls lighted with
nurning candles we're hung about the
room. Appropriate games were played
until late in the evening. when sump-
tuors refreshments were served, after
which the lights we're turned low and
ghost stories were told.
The School Board has purchased fol
the Science department collection OF
rocks and minerals, This collection
will be very valuable to the Glasses II
Geology and Physical Geography by
enabling them to learn to identity
different rocks and minerals.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-05
Press Paragraphs


Mis-. Fl. A. Barrett motored to Pen.
dleton. Tuesday.
Louis Keen was over yesterday from
bis home near Freewater.
3. "A. Bennett made business trip
to Walla Walla yesterday.
Mrs. L. s, Vincent is visiting at tha
home of her parents in PendIeton.
Arthur Scott was 10 town this week
from Enterprise, wallowa county.
Wesley Tomrkins was over Sunday
from Whitman. visiting his mother.
Miss Minute Fitzsimmons of Port
land, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Wp.
Sohrimpf.
Nuph Bros. raised the LeGrow resi-
deAce this week and put in concrete
foundation.
II you want to buy city property or
farm lands enquire of Henry Keen.
ADV.
Mrs. Raymond Of Walla Walla, is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Raymond.
Mrs. Frank Rogers came up from
Pendleton this week, on visit to her
mother, Mrs. Hill.
J. M. Swaggart has good pasture
for stock. Plenty of water, Prices
reasonable. ADV.
Miss Hazel Parker came up from
Pendleton and spent Sunday with her
patents in this city.
XHenry Barrett has brought his
/sheep down from the mountain ranges
y to their winter quarters.
For Sale An s0-aore Ianob, sit
uated south of Athena. For partic-
ulars call at this office. ADV.
Mr.. and Mis-. v. M. Mcdonald of
Walla Walla, spent Sunday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Dudley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Of Pilot Rock,
are visiting at the home Of their
daughter, Mrs. Hoyt, on High street.
\ For Sale-Two lots and six-room
5house aud barn; prioe $500. Mason
Daardorff, Athena, Oregon. ADV.
For Sale--A six-room, two story
house; good location; very low price,
terms. q. 81. Hill, Athena.-Adv.
Mrs. Austin Foss and Mrs. B, B.
Richards returned Saturday from
visit with relatives at North Yakima.
Walter Stone came down from
Thornton, Wash, Wednesday evening
and is visiting bis brother, DIR. A. B.
Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar MoCready ar
rived hone Wednesday evening from
weeks visit with relatives in Port
land.
Mrs. Sailing and daughter, Mrs.
@. f. BulHnoh. Of Weston, were
guests Saturday of Mrp. II. o. Worth
ington.
Mrs. Fred Stine OF Spokane, Is a
guest this week of her sisters, Mrs.
Geo. Banistsr and Mrs. Harvey Caton
Of this city.
Sam Bannister was over from bis
home near Enterprise. this week. He
says that he threshed a good crop Of
wheat this year.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-05
To All Lovers of Music.

The North Western College of Mus
io wishes to announce the opening Of
a branch College in Athena. in con-
Junction with their Pendleton institu-
tion. They will have departments for
Vocal, Piano, Violin. Mandolin. Quit
ar. Theory and Harmony; the Piano,
Harmony and Theory Department hs-
ing under the PERSONAL supervision OF
Madame Clara Brooks Uhrdall, Cen
cert Soloist and Teacher. Prof. K. s.
Wagner, formerly with the Leipsic
Conser rvatory Of Music, Leipsic. Ger
many, will have charge of the Violin
Department. It Is the aim of the North
Western College of Music to make
Athena a permanent branch, giving
the game advantages as enjoyed In tbeii
Seattle institution. Representative
will be in Athena Id few days to en-
roll pupils for this term, teaching tc
comm menoe Tuesday, Nov. 10th. ADV
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-11-05

The Second Annual Library ball
given 10 the Lodge hall Saturday night
was in every way an unqualified sue
cess. The room was filed with dano-
ers and spectators. aud the hall was
appropriately decorated in black and
yollow streamers, with jack o. Ian
terms suspended here and there. aud
an occasional black cat to lend spook.
mess to the scene. Two real spooks
received at the door. Refreshing sweet
cider WAS served from corner by two
young ladies'
The ladies of the library Board sub
NIT the following financial report for
the information of the public:
Receipts of the evening, Ss9. 90
Disbursements
HALL rent $1,000
Music 1900
Tick els and adv. 400
Refreshments l.76
Decorations ITO
Total $37.45
Leaving net receipts. s5s.lO