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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
British Steamer Founder. ), G..

New York - The British steamer
Chase Hill, which sailed from New
York for Havre on January IL, foun-
dered at sea, according to officers Of
the steamer Indralema, which arrived
here Friday. The captain of the In
dralema said that on January 20 he
sighted the Spanish steamer Mary
Adriatico, which signalled that she
had on board the shipwrecked crew of
the Chase Hill. No details were given
concerning the loss Of the vessel.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11

Miss Emily e. Sloane, daughter Of
Henry T. Sloane, millionaire carpet
manufacturer Of New York, has gone
to France, where she 10 to become the
bride Of Baron Amaury do la Grange,
who 10 captain In the French army
issued was Ga.
The auditor pointed out that the rev.
enue for February, at the rate the ap-
plications are now coming in, would
probably be double that of January.
The auditors entire time is taken in
writing the permits and making out
the affidavits, and if the applications
continue to increase, additional help
may be required. The county's net
revenue will probably be small, as the
expense is great.
Three prosecutions for violations of
the law were conducted by the county
attorney during the month. In each
the case the defendant was convicted.
Portland, Or.-0ne month of prohi-
bition, and all's well.
All well, and then some. Look:
Not single family row has broken
into the police court during the month.
They were a common occurrence be-
fore 1916, nearly all due to booze.
Grocery stores have taken the place
of corner saloons; rents have not been
materially affected, say the brokers,
and the number Of vacancies left by
saloons is astonishingly few.
More money is in circulation for
groceries, dry goods and staple arti-
cles, says G. G. Colt, president of the
Chamber of commerce, Indicating that
the working mans money spent for
liquor is going into other channels of
trade, replacing the industrial forces
apparently left idle by the advent Of
prohibition.
And this is not all. Mrs. Lola G.
Baldwin says the number of girls in
the police court has fallen almost to
nothing - veritable revolution, she
says.
Intoxicated motor drivers have
ceased to exist, according to the police
record. Reckless driving and speed
ing has been diminished many hundred |
per cent.
Three times as many persons, or
nearly SO, were arrested in December |
as January, or reduction of from
2004 to 776. The number a year ago |
January was 1743, or more than twice
as much as last month,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
Daily Record
Of Congress
Saturday, Jan. %.

Saturday, Jan. 20.
Senate-Senator Sherman, Republi
can, introduced resolution Of protes
against reported renewed demands b.
Japan on China.
Senator Tillman praised Secretar,
Daniels in a speech on the navy ant
attacked former Secretary Meyer
Military committee continued work OF
the army bill.
House--Military and naval commit.
tees continued hearings.
Social workers and labor leaders
asked for revision Of the workmen's
compensation law.
Friday, Jan. 28.
Senate Petitions bearing million
names protesting against war muni-
tions shipments presented, resulting in
vigorous debate.
Debate on Philippine independence
bill resumed.
Military committee continued hear
ing on army bills.
House - Admiral Griffin, chief of
navy engineering bureau, testified be-
fore naval committee.
Gen. Wood told military committee
army should be recruited to full
strength before reserve is enrolled.
Postal committee favorably reported
postoffice appropriation bill providing
that railroads be paid for mail trans
portation by space.
Thursday, Jan. 27.
Senate-Public lands committee re-
ported water power bill recognizing
Jurisdiction of both state and federal
governments over water power sites.
Postoffice committee recommended
deposits of postal savings funds in
federal reserve banks.
Military and naval committees con-
tinued hearings.
House-Military and naval commit
tees continued hearings.
Rivers and harbors committee heard
Representative Summers on Trinity
River project.
Republican Leader Mann made
speech advocating preparedness.
Representative Bennett, of New
York, defended German-Americans in |
3 speech.
Passed the Shackleford $25, 900, 900
good roads bill.
Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Senate-Foreign relations committee
discussed Colombian, Nicaraguan and |
Haitian treaties.
Senator Hitchcock proposed amend
nent to Philippine bill granting indie |
pendence in from two to four years.
Debated child labor bill without final |
action.
Military committee continued hear
ngs on army reorganization.
House-Military and naval commit
ices heard witnesses on the state of |
rational defense.
Secretary Garrison urged the house
Interstate commerce committee to re-
rise the general dam act in the inter-
st of water power development.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
Blind Slough Camp Busy.

Astoria-After a shutdown of ap-
proximately one and half years the
Larkin Green Logging company's
camp at Blind Slough is preparing to
resume operations this spring. Six
sets of timber fellers and about 20
buckers already are at work.
As soon as the weather conditions
are favorable, the company will begin
dumping about 300, 900 feet Of logs in
to the water daily. A short time ago
the company's railroad was extended
into tract Of about 100, 100000 feet
of timber.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
Tax Ad Rate Put up 10 Counties.

Salem-It is the duty Of the various
county courts to fix the rate to be paid
newspapers for publishing delinqent
tax lists, Attorney General Brown
ruled in response to an inquiry from
=. B. Tongue, district attorney of
Washington county. The attorney
general also held that newspapers that
have been designated by County courts
as official organs cannot be compelled
to publish the lists, unless a specific
agreement to do SO has been made by
them.
The sun., 1916-01-30

greatest gold reserve Of history, and the
new power to mobilize our resources Is
matched by an extension OF those re-
sources to n hitherto unknown degree.
Both financial power and effective means
OF using that power are IN our posses
sion. Neither In its present degree has
ever existed as n foundation on which to
build our business. Together they form
basis of commercial and financial op-
portunity.
THE prosperous conditions which vast
crops have happily brought our farm
ers is not confined to them. Labor is
employed the whole land over. and there
are more than hints in places Of an In
! sufficient supply. The railroads. who
are at once our greatest buyers and
our largest employers. are becoming
prosperous. and the opportunity opens to
them for taking up development work
long deferred This will Of itself give
long employment to thousands. and by
its indirect effects will keep many a fac
| tory busy. Students OF the railway prob
lem know that IN the past hard days
much needed work has been left undone
and that vast expenditures are needed
and needed soon to keep our railway sys-
| tenn abreast of the national needs. The
earnings now exist for these improve
ments and the financial system Is avail
able, and the fiscal power TO carry them
| out.
The sun., 1916-01-30

dread Of transactions outside OF our
own borders shall continue to control
American enterprise then We may re-
act to our former inferior place. If
broader outlook and u sane confidence
shall have replaced the former fear OF
ghosts then We may look to certain
existing facts as foundations not only
for the maintenance OF our relative place
in the foreign field but for the contin-
uance of "A high degree of prosperity.
I'VE have for the first time In our
history u sound system OF finance. In
this one respect is our preparedness
complete. Iy this is removed one Of
the great elements Of that doubt which
always binders commerce for uncer-
tainty Is the foe Of trade and doubt
has always existed heretofore as 10 our
weathcring a financial storm. That doubt
exists no more. We we're put to an
unprecedented strain in August and Sep
tembr OF 1914. when as yet our re-
serve system was but born II stood
us in good stead in its infancy. In.
deed. the promise Of its birth gave a new
sense OF security.
"Now that 1t IL full grown We rest
safely upon It. Enterprise and invest
mcnt may move with a certitude never
| known before as regards our fiscal sys-
TEN. The liquid wealth which the Fed.
cral reserve system safeguards was
never such as II Is to-day. We hold the
The sun., 1916-01-30

increasing In many respects IL the
memorandum recently forwarded by
Secretary Of Commerce Redheld to
rre.idcut Wilson on the subject Of the
outloo, FOR continued prosperity. This
memorandum said in part.
"ln the first place, it is not TO he
,>pct,,d that our business movement
viii continue In its present form. In
instant ou~ exports were nearly or quite
one hundred million dollars in value
AVID the apparent favorable balance on
,.rrnardiSe transactions was sixty
million dollars. No one dreams that
The sun., 1916-01-30

been. and this power Is more widely dis
trbutcd The selling power Of the United
States is greater than II has ever been,
and this Is more widely distributed than
hitherto. The loaning power OF the
The sun., 1916-01-30
THE SUN, SUNDAY JANUARY 80, 1916.

I'VE have working tools that we have
not had before. The Federal reserve
system at home is matched by the open
ing OF American banks abroad. and Of
late we have had the beginning OF de-
liberate promotive American financing
The sun., 1916-01-30

OF foreign enterprises through which in
strumentality our rivals have SO long
prospered.
III I am correct in the above
analysis the buying power of the
United States is greater than 1t has ever
The sun., 1916-01-30

United States is greater than II has ever
been. and this is more widely distributed
also. The saving power of the United
States is greater than II has ever been
and this also Ia widely distributed"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11
Brieham-Guyette

Last Wednesday afternoon at the hon
, of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mr.
Charles J. Guyette, on the Wolcott roac
occurred the marriage of Miss Bernie
Mae Guyette and Melville Edward Brig
ham, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles {
Brigham of this town.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
w, R Hahllin of Hyde Park in the pres
ence of only the near relatives OF the con
tracing parties. The ceremony was per
formed in the parlor, which was prettily
| decorated with evergreen, hydrangea
and woodbine, the bridal party standing
| under a beautiful arch of evergreen.
They were attended by Miss Laura Haire
of Richiord and Leman Guyette, broth
er of the bride. The bride was becoming
ly gowned in cream colored Irish pop
lin, trimmed with shadow lace, pearl
trimmings and cream colored messeline
silk and carried bouquet of white sweet
peas. The bridesmaid was gowned in
pink silk and carried pink sweet peas.
The wedding march was played by Miss
Bernice Deyette of Richlord.
The contracting par ties are both most
highly esteemed Morristown young peo-
pie. The bride is graduate OF Peoples
Academy in the class of1913, since which
time she has taught successfully in the
rural schools of this town. The groom
is graduate of the same institution in
the class ST 1909, since which time he has
been engaged with his father in farming
and in conducting the Brigham custom
Following the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Brigham left by automobile for d we'd
ding trip, which included visit with rel
atives of the bride in Richford. They
will be at home after Nov. 1, at the Brig
ham home, where they will reside. The
News and Citizen joins their large circle
of friends in extending congratulations
and best wishes.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11
p. A. Notes

A good, all round social evening was
| spent by several young people last Friday
evening at Peoples Academy. Thursday
the Seniors decided to have some sort O.
an entertainment for the purpose OF in.
creasng the class funds and also to FIJI
/ in the evening left vacant by the lower
classes. There were no extensive prep
arations made, but with music and a
good floor, a good time is always in
sured.
For the first time in its history, the P. A.
orchestra did not have to furnish music
and the members thereof certainly had
good time to the best of their ability.
Old-fashioned, square dances played n
important part in the EVENINGS fun and
every one, whether they danced or not.
took part in these figures, while Miss
Harris and Ellis Gram made music Sew.
eral marches and games were also en-
joyed The greatest lament of the even
ing was that no refreshments were served,
The Seniors tried the experiment of leav-
ing this out and by the size of the crowd
and seemingly good time, they are con-
WINGED that nobody was sorry they came
because they had no eats.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11
WOnan's Club

The regular meeting of the Woman S
Club on Monday evening will be in
and largs attendance is urged. The
program will consist OF a talk on the
meaning of Arts and Crafts ty Miss
Jean Pinney, a paper on basketry by
Mrs. Abbie Stevens, and one on home
decoration by Mrs. Maud Slayton. 1t is
hoped that classes in some OF the branch
es of craft work may be formed, and all
club members who are interested in such
a movement should be present.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11
Morrisville Methodist Church Notes

Prayer meeting Thursday night. You
don't know what you miss when you miss
prayer meeting.
Rally Day one week from next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. ID. Bacon attended SER
vice at Elmore last Sunday.
One week from next Sunday will be Old
Home Day at Gilmore. A program will be
rendered at this service.
The League service Sunday evening was
well attended and very interesting pro-
gram was planned by the leader, Miss
Elanor Downey.
Miss Charlotte Camp took charge of the
Junior League service in the afternoon.
A good sized audience attended the
morning service lastSunday. The pastor s
subject being, 1.-THE Revelation ofSpirit-
ual Truth.
Next Sunday Mr.. Best will preach from
the subject, lizard problems of Scripture.
verybody has more or less trou BILE in be-
heying some of the seeming impossibilities
of the Bible. Come and hear these prob
lens discussed next Sunday morning.
Mrs. E. E. Schutt was confined to the
house several days the past week, suffer.
iEg from tonsilitis:
Walter Davis, superintendent of the
Billings Lumber Company at Belvidere,
was IN town last Saturday.
Stanley Vincent of Bakersfield was a
guest over Sunday of his sister and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. O. l.. Brown.
DR.. and Mrs. ], A. Robinson left last
night for Hartford. Conn.,, where the
doctor will give clinics at the state den
tai meetings today and Friday. Mrs
Robinson will go directly to Naugatuck,
for visit with her sister and husband,
DR.. and Mrs. E. II. Johnson.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11
MorrisviIle CongI Church Notes

We were exceedingly glad to return to
the services of the sanctuary after an en-
forced absence of two weeks. The pastor
took for his subject, "Missing Great OPP
portunity," speaking from the text, Ii
Kings xiii. 49,
There was large chorus choir under the
leadership of Miss Belle Barrows which
rendered splendid service.
The G. e. service was a leaderless meet
ing. The order of service was outlined on
the black board and the responses were
spontaneous and hearty. 1t was an inter-
esting meeting.
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening al
1880. We are pleased to note an increased
attendance at the mid-week meeting. The
subject will be "Religion as Power"
We hope to see full attendance at Sun
day school next Sunday.
The subject for next Sunday morning
will be, "The Sweetest Home" The c. E.
meeting will be led by Principal Sears.
Subject, "Public Spirit and how to culti-
vRte it,
The young peoples social, postponed on
account of the recent quarantine, will be
held next Tuesday evening.
Chester A. Niles left for his home in
California last Thursday.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will serve
a "Barmecide Feast" in the vest1y of the
church Wednesday evening, Oct. IS.
Walters at the tables will serve costume
monologues, recitals, songs and college
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11
Morrisyille UniversaIist Church Notes

Rev. Geo. F. Fortier of st. Adams occu-
pied the pulpit last Sunday, delivering an
inspiring sermon. Mr.. Fortier also spoke
at the meeting of the Y p. q. U. at pm.
Rally Sunday will be observed by the
Sunday school next Sunday, at which time
it is urged that every member make spe-
cial effort to be present.
Subject of Y. p. c. U. Sunday evening,
preparedness" Ellis Melendy, leader.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11

Chester A. Mics left for his home in
California last Thursday.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-10-11
THE DROMNE STORE
Select Your New Suit Or Coat Early

Everything selection
choose The carefully those made during the
ded and
Select this week, possible
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-25
Keller AGREES
FOR UNDERHI[L :.
TO MOVE AWAY

Prosecutor Keller said today that he
had been informed by Alfred = Under
hills attorney, that Underhill will be
willing to leave the county forever"
providing Judge Cause, of Newcastle,
agrees to suspend the sentence of
ninety days in Jail imposed on the 10
cal man after the trial in Newcastle
on the charge of drawing deadly
weapon on Weidenbach. Several days
ago. Underhill, while paying his re-
spects to the officials at Newcastle
volunteered the information to the dep
uty sheriff that he is willing to settle
the suit now pending against him
in which Wilmer Sta1mer is plaintiff,
alleging fraudulent conveyance of prop
erty. and leave the county if the New
castle court would suspend sentence
on him. Keller will be willing for this
arrangement ITO be made :.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-25
FERLINC'S MACHINE
WRECKED BY AUTO
ON LEFTHAND SIDE

Dr. George G.. Ferling undertook to
take a fireman, whom he met on the
street, to fire. in the north, end at
noon, but the fireman never got to the
blaze. DR.. Ferling wrecked his car in
front of the residence of Dr. F. w.
Kruger, :o"th Seventh and A streets
It was case of the doctor making a
sharp turn or colliding with a motor
delivery wagon, going west on South
A street on the left side of the street
Ferling undertook to make the turn.
The right front and rear wheels of
his touring car were broken and the
ma nadhfEs "a = Upon tie Sidewalk
after collision with d tree. The
driver of the delivery car expressed
his regret over. having driven his
machine on the wrong side of the
street, then drove away without DR..
Ferling learning who he was or the
company he worked for. -.
Neither DR.. Ferling nor his passen-
ger were injured, Dr. Ferling was
driving east on South A street when
the accident occurred. '1 kept thinking
the delivery driver would turn to the
north side of the street. where he be
longed, but he failed to do so and
then / had to make sharp turn to
go north on Seventh street to prevent
colliding with the delivery car" DR.
Ferling said. y =, -. ~. IL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-25
REPORTS SAY RAILROAD
WANTS WESTCOTT site
FOR new FREIGHT DEPOT

H. R. Root secretary and treasurer
of the Westcott Motor Car company,
said today that there was no informa-
ton to be made public at this time
regarding plans being considered by
the company's board of directors for
the removal Of the plant to Spring
field, O., the home of the president of
the company, Burton j. Westcott.
"I~ am leaving the city today, and
will not return until Thursday. Prob
ably when return to Richmond l will
have some definite information to give
out" Mr.. Root said today.
The directors of the company we're
in session in Richmond all of yester-
day. but it was impossible to learn
whether any definite decision in re-
gard. to the removal of the plant to
Springfield had been arrived at.
Pennsy Wants Site.
One report in circulation today was
that the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany desires to purchase the Rich
mond property of the Westcott COM
pany, which is located on North
Twelfth street, North E street and
the companys right-of-way. 1t is
known that the railroad company is
negotiating for property between the
passenger station. and the east end
yards, to widen the right-of-way for the
purpose of putting down a four-track
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-25
obreaoh May Make Demand.

obregoh May Make Demand.
They declared that Obregon would
come to the border to represent only
the Obregonista faction, which has SUI
perseded the Carranzistas In power.
In their reports on conditions in Mex
leo they hinted that Obregon, in the
course of his negotiations with Gen
eral Scott, would insist that he be rec
ognized as the one man capable of
restoring peace in Mexico. making this
demand as a condition under which he
would be ready to render aid in the
task of eliminating Francisco Villa.
However much truth there may be
in the stories brought out of Mexico,
army officers admitted today that
General Scott was confronting most
difficult task in his conference with
Obregon.
The latter has issued orders to. the
Mexican generals. in northern Mexico
that any further advance by. the Amer
can troops paustt he Rpposad- s.Tos0 0hres
CONS influence is attributed the refH
sal of the de facto government to Jet
the United States expedition use the
Mexican railways He even refused to
let General Pershing use the telegraph
lines for his reports to General Funs-
ton. r--
Until the conference takes place
there will be no extended movement
by the American troops.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-25
REPULSE THREE
GERMAN DRIVES
AGAINST vERDUN


PARIS, April 25.-Three attacks by
the Germans against the new positions
of the French at lie Mort Homn1e
dead Mans HiID, northwest of ver-
dun, were repuIsed by the French, the
war office announced today.
After an intense bombardment, the
Germans again assaulted the French
positions on the Avocourt line. This
was also checked. The communique
reports hand grenade fighting in the
region of Apremont.s
The fighting west Of the Meuse, ac-
cordina to the official information,
was on front approximately five
miles wide.
The assaults OF the Germans were
evidently intended as counter-offen-
sive to check the steady advance OF
the French in that region.
Great masses Of men were hurled
against the French positions by the
crown prince and the Germans suffer.
ed heavy losses.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-25
OPEN LENTEN BOXES

When the Lenten Thank Offering
boxes were opened at st. Paurs Luth-
eran Brotherhood meeting last night,
it was found that $316.90 had been con-
tributed. Only about 800 of the boxes
were in and the Brotherhood decided
to make special effort to get the re-
maining 800 in by. next Sunday. The
brotherhood obligated itself to collect
all the boxes at the beginning of the
.Lenten season.
Because George Brown was unable
to give the talk last night, Rev. Con-
rad Huber took his place and spoke on
Luther and the Fanatics"