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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Too Smart.

Willie-Pa, do you know every
thing?
Pa-Yes, my son. Why do you ask?
Willie-Why, ! wanted to find out
why 1t is that the heavy end of O.
match is the Eight" end.
Pa-You go and take walk, young
man; you are getting too smart.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Apparently ReoonciIed.

"I notice one trend of thought"
"What is that?"
Most people have given up trying
to figure the wherefore of the high
cost of living, and are hustling for the
price. e."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Not a Youthful Saying.

Mamma-Don't you know that King
Solomon said, Spare the rod and
spoil the child?"
Little Leo-Yes; but he never said
1t until after he got SO old his mother
couldn't lick him.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Complete Circle.

II got an umbrella back the other
day."
How was that?"
II borrowed 1t from a man who bor-
rowed 1t from the man who borrowed
it from me, louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
That Tired Feeling.

He--But doesn't my devotion arouse
In you some feeling for me?
She-0h, yes; the sort of feeling
one takes q tonic for in the spring
Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
He Reckoned.

"When did your boy Josh pass his
examinations?
dunno, exactly" replied Farmer
Corntassel, "but reckon it must have
been when nobody was lookin'."-
Washington Star
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Then the Eiaht Started.

II don't see why you are SO down
on Jones'"
He once tried to rob me of my rep
utation."
You shouldn't have stopped him."
Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Easy.

"I suppose you'll soon be planting
your vegetable garden"
"Not me. It's too hard work I can
get all the fresh vegetables I want
simply by letting my neighbors brag
to me about their success at garden
ing"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Such is Life.

"When we were first married I al
lowed my wife twenty dollars week
for household expenses"
"Yes, and now?"
"She allows me dollar and a half
a week for lunches and carfare."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Wool Gatherinn.

Waiter - Haven't you forgotten
something, sir?
Diner-Why, thought I gave you
the customary tip.
Waiter--You did, sir, but you forgot
to eat.-Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
A civeaway.

Mother (at the partyl-Why did you
allow that young man to kiss you?
Daughter-Why, maj
Mother-Oh, you needn't why, ma. :"
One side of fhis nose is powdered and
one side of yours isnt.-Boston Trans
cript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Appropriate Site.

"I see where they have been fight
ing near the site of the Garden Of
Eden"
"Well, why not? Isn't that where
all the trouble ?-Baltimor
American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
A Dialect.

"That man observes all the rules of
grammar, and never uses slang" said
one girl
"Yes," replied the other, hasn't he
got the regular Boston dialect!"-
Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07

Lydia Il. Plnkham' 8
Vegetable Com
pound. When l was
45 and had tn o
Oh ange of Life,
q friend recon-
mended it and it
gave me such relief
from my bad feel
ings that ! took
several bottles. /
am now well and
haalthv AND racnrn
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Bad Advice.

She-Did you let papa win from you
at poker, as told you?
He-Yes, and he said that dub who
played such poor game should never
marry his daughter-never.-
Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Very Much SO.

Uncle James did paradoxical
thing this morning."
What was it?"
'He wanted some things from town
in a hurry, so he sent the footman on
horseback. Boston American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Too True.

The bride is a pleasing young wo-
man, well known in Beardstowns
younger social set, and enjoys the ac-
quaintance of every one who knows
Illinoian-Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07

"Henford is pacifist, isn't he2"
"Rabid! Why, he wouldn't let his
wife have cartridge paper on their din.
ing room wall. ll.''-Boston Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot.
sweating, callus, and swollen, aching feet. Sold
Dy al DRUGGISTS. Price 25c. Don't accept any
substitute. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s. olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Perhaps.

"Some people say that our ancestors
were monkeys" -
"Well,' replied Miss Cayenne, may
be some of our ancestors would say
the same of s."-Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Its Status.

did Bibbs give his wife her new
car Voluntarily"
Il rather think 1t was case OF auto
suggestion. n."-Baltimor American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Mean.

Green brags lot about his ances-
tors"
Eyes. They're the only members of
his family in some time that have
been worth boasting of."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
ALWAYS BUSY. Too.

Hokus-He has steady job for the
rest of his life.
Pokus-Gee! What is he?
Hokus-A professional reformer.-
Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Very Often.

"X is an unknown quantity, isn't It,,
mamma"
ut is to your father when I ask him
to give me one" baltimore American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
Literal.

Some, I am sorry to say, fall by the
wayside."
"Well, aren't they hitting the trail?"
Baltimore American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
ELDERLY women
SAFEGUARDED
Tell Others How They Were
Carried Safely Through
Change of Life.

Durand, Wis., am the mother of
fourteen children and l owe my life to
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07

prices were readjusted in line with
existing values, posted offers being 2
to cents higher than that of the pre-
ceding week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-04-07
rvnlgNln 4 no : more re- necessary

xDAHbHH than Smallpox. Army
HGUHU experience has demonstrated
the almost miraculous eff
cacy, and harmlessness, Of Antityphod Vaccination.
Be vaccinated NOW by your physician. you and
your family. 1t is more vital than house insurance.
Ask your physician, druggist, or send for Have
you had typhoid" telling Of Typhoid Vaccine,
results from use and danger from Typhoid Carriers.
THE CUTTER LABORATORY, BERKELEY, CAL.
pRopucIHe vAceINEs srRuAs UNDER w. 5. eoy LICENSE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
John Schuneman and j. II.
Letterman Get Is Years
in Criminal Court.
VERDICT IN AN HOUR
Men Fought Case Hard,
After Making Confession
to Officers Here.

1OHN SCHUNEMAN and j. II. Let
y terman were found guilty OF rob-
bing the Bank Of Red Fork by jury
in the district court yesterday after
noon and sentenced to serve five years
each in the state penitentiary. The
jury was out of the courtroom but an
hour.
Despite the fact that Schuneman
had signed a confession that he robbed
the bank with Letterman and that
overtures had been made to the court
by a person Interested In their cases
to allow them to plead guilty and ac-
cept sentences OF five years, the de-
PENDANTS pleaded not guilty and the
trial consumed practically the entire
day
The robbery occurred late one aft
ernoon last winter.
CARRIED In cowboy style. the two
young men entered the bank and
stuck up the president, 1t Is claimed.
They then grabbed up all the cash
In sight and escaped by driving out
of Red Fork with team they had
taken from Tulsa. witnesses testified
Sheriff Woolley arrested the men.
Both men carried six-shooters and
hundreds Of cartridges while the
InOHty was lOuuu III NhNii Pc''''''''''
1t is said.
Talked to Sheriff.
When the men were brought back
here the same afternoon they talked
freely to Sheriff Woolley and Detec-
tive Ed Egan of the robbery and
later Sohuneman signed a confession.
The defense in the trial was that
Schuneman and Letterman had seen
two men hiding money near the place
where they were found by the sheriff
and were digging 1t up when arrested.
Attorneys for the defendants
pleaded with the jury not to convict
them. declaring they we're young mon
and that their lives would be ruined
II they were sent to the penitentiary
Counsel declared that they had not
been positively identified as the rob-
bers by any Of the witnesses.
County Attorney j. p. Evers made
an eloquent argument.
There are two thieves and two
liars" he exclaimed at one point dur
ing his argument.
The case was given to the jury
shortly before 5 o'clock and Il verdict
had been reached within an hour.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
GIRL TELLS STORY
OF HOW SHE FELL
ON WAY ALONG A LONELY ROAD
SHE MET MAN WHO OFFERED
HER HAPPINESS.
Until That Time She Had Never Heard
OF Thcaters. Dances or Playing
Cards.

KANSAS CITY. Sept l4.-William
A. Hamilton. charged with violation
Of the Mann white slave act in con-
nection with the two day disappear
ance OF Luzon Koppenhaver. an 49,
year-old Mennonite girl. was bound
over to the federal grand Jury at his
preliminary hearing today before a
United States commissioner and his
bond fixed at $4,000.
Tonight he was in the county Jail
in default Of bond, but his attorneys
declared their intention Of securing
his release within a short time. The
grand Jury meets in November.
The girl, who today reached her
18th birthday. attired In the modest
raiment Of her faith was on the stand
three hours and gave a complete re-
cital Of her experiences from the time
she alleges Hamilton picked her up in
his automobile until her return home
two days later.
Her testimony showed her life had
been devoid of worldly pleasures She
testified she never had been to a
theater. danced. played cards nor had
she ever had a beau. She also testi-
fled Hamilton offered her a salary Of
500 a month out of which she could
easily save money with which to edu-
cate herself
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
MINISTERS CAN'T
VISIT JAIL BIRDS
JUDGE CRCMP LAYS DOWN ARBI-
TRARN LAW AFTER pREAt HER
NEEDLES WITH COURT.
"I.ord VIII Take Care of His Own
Juri>t Declares rs lie Issues
His order.
THE Lord will take care OF HIS

The Lord will take care Of HIS
own"
Judge George g. Crump OF Holden
vile. sittin. ON the bench of the dis
trict court of Tulsa county, Yesterday
prcfGcod one OF the most unusual
orders ever made with this statement
The court made an order torbldding
preachers. ministers ana priests from
visiting prisoners confined in the
county jail.
The court made the order Just be-
fore the taking of evidence began in
the case OF the state against John
Schuneman and j. II. Letterman,
charged with the robbery of the Bank
OF Red Fork.
Judge Crump declared that Rev.
Frank Neff of the First NJ. + church
had meddlcd In the case. 1t was
charged that the minister had asked
the court to allow the young Iren TO
plend guilty to the felonious charge
against them and take five years each
In the state penitentiary.
sitting In his office last night Judge
Crump told II reporter for The World
that Reverend Neff had approached
him anc told him that Schuneman and
Letterman had professed religion since
they held up the bank and asked him
II no would accept pleas of guilty In
each case and sentence both to five
years
II told tho minister that could
make no proposition with anyone con-
cerning tho way | would handle Grim
inals when they came into my court"
said the Judge.
Ministers NEEDLE when they do
such things as that and | don't want
anyone to meddlc in u case I'm which
| am Interested. They are men OF
God and they should not interfere in
the administration of Justice.
"A minister is very much out of
his place when he does such things"
Hereafter ministers and priests will
not be allowed to visit prisoners and
the court order made yesterday went
into effect at once.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
SUPERDREADNAUGHT
SMASHES A RECORD
Gunncrs Unable to See Target. Send
Five Shells Into the
Bullscyc.

WASHlNGTON,. Sept. IA new
worlds record in naval gunnery has
been made by the new superdread-
naught Pennsylvania. the navy depart
ment announced tonight. Credit Is
given to the big battleships l2 IA
inch rifles. mounted as u main battery
In four turrets which on II stimuli
taneous discharge IN Il recent trial
registered five hits on u small target
II miles away At that distance II
target IL not visible to the gunners.
The Pennsylvania Is the first vessel
to have its entire main battery
mounted three guns to II turret and
her performance is declared by ord
nance and construction officers to be
the final answer to critics opposing
the three-gun turret system.
The Nevada and Oklahoma. also
new additions to the navy, are
equipped with two three-gun and two
two-gun turrets. Neither of these
has boen able to compete with the
Pennsylvania, although both made
unusually good scores during their
preliminary practice.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
: >Somme/ Front Unchanged
Except Bombardments
and French Gains.
RUSSIANS ATTACKED
VIGOROUSLY KAPUL
Serbs Have Made Appre-
ciable Gains Against Bull
garians, Paris Claims.
ESET by the British on the west

ID ESET by the British on the west
~ and the French on the east. Com
lies apparently is on the verge OF
capture by the entente forces.
With the British firmly established
In the Luze wood less than a mile
from the western outskirts Of the VII
lage, the French u mile to the east OF
It have driven their wedge further IN
and captured lie Prize farm by as
sault. The farm had been held by the
Germans as II point Of support against
French encroachments upon Combles.
Along the -Bethune road to
the north and south OF Bouchavesnes es
the Germans, according to Paris, have
Vainly attacked tho newly-won French
positions in the hope Of regaining
their transport line to the north.
Except for reciprocal lombard
ments and slight advance by the
French by bomb attack near Belloy-
en- Santerrc south OF the Somme, the
situation elsewhere on the entire front
in France and Belgium remains un-
changed
Tcutons Arc Advancing.
The Teutonic allies are continuing
their advance on the DoDrudja sector
of Rumania, according to Berlin AMI
Sofia. Across the mountains In Tran
sylvania the Rumanians have attacked
west and east of Hermannstadt, but
were repulsed, Vienna says.
In the Carpathians the Russians at
tackled vigorously Smotrec. Ludova
and Kapul. storming positions after
heavy preparatory bombardment.
Their efforts to drive forward were
stopped with sanguinary losses. ac-
cording to Vienna.
On the Macedonian front consider
able heavy fighting has taken place.
The Serbs IN the Lake Ostrovo region
are declared by Paris 20 have made
appreciable progress against the Bull
garians. wIi!e both Berlin and Sofia
report bora bariments In this vicinity.
but mention gains for neither side.
On the front whore the Italians are
facing the Rulgarians Sofia asserts
that the Italians have been put 10
flight In the Dolran region the Brit
.sh have taken a Teutonic position
north Of the town OF Mucukovo. Sew
eral Germans were taken prisoner and
n number of machine guns captured.
Greeks Lose Fort.
Although 1t had been previously
stated that the Greek forts at kavala
were evacuated by the Bulgarians,
Berlin says they are all In the hands
Of the Bulgars and that the Greek
troops which are at Kavala have been
cent to Germany. where they will re-
main until the end Of the war "in
the status Of neutrals".
In the Austro-Italian theeter the
usual bombardments and Isolated in
fantry attacks continue.
Late Athens dispatches declare that
NJ Dimitracopulos has declined %
form a cabinet to succeed that OF NJ.
Zaimis.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
C0ASTWISE STEAMER
BURNS NEAR SHORE.
CONGRESS-. WITH LARGER PAS
SENGER LIST ABOARD.
Is IN TROUBLE.
Two Other Vessels Are on Way From
Ship in Distress Bearing
Refugees.

MARSHFIEI4D, Ore. Sept. IL
The coastwise steamer Congress, afire
in her hold and enveloped in huge
clouds of smoke. anchored near the
entrance to Coos bay just before 6
o'clock tonight and Decentralization Of
her 253 passengers was begun. An
effort is to be made to transfer them
to the bar dredge Col. p. s. Michia.
The vessel was about two miles off
Coos bay. Life-savers and boats from
the Niche have been working for
nearly an hour. Watchers on shore
believed all have been transferred
The ocean Is smooth.
When the Congress first came with
In sight of the lighthouse black smoke
was pouring out Of the vessel. but no
flames were visible from shore The
Niche was standing by several hun
dred yards distant evidently fearing
an explosion.
The Tillamook and Michie are re-
ported coming in. This Is taken to
mean here that all passengers had
been taken OFF. The sky was red
from the flaming ship. Six llfeboats
were used between the Congress and
the Niche. The passengers were
being brought here.
The lighthouse keeper reported that
when the first lifeboat was lowered
the decks and bow Of the Congress
were crowded with frantic passengers.
The smoke was so dense that the ship
could not be seen at times
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
MUST STAND UNITED
T0DEFEAT GERMANS
French Premier BRAND
Lays Stress on Fact All
Allies Are Together.

DARIS. Sept 14.-01:10 .. ny
L In addressing the chamber Of dep
utes on the military and diplomatic
situation Premier BRAND this at
ternoon laid stress upon the close CO.
ope ration among the entente allies
against their common foe.
THE allies, putting their efforts in
common. combining and co-ordin-
ating them in close collaboration.
have determined upon an evolution
Of the war along these lines The
Germanc empires find themselves
reduced to the defensive. The initia-
tive Of the operations has escaped
them"
After reference to the natural rea-
sons for Rumanian Intervention Pre-
mier BRAND referred to the army at
Saloniki as follows:
In close union with our effirts, the
armies Of Saloniki will fulfill the mis-
sion confided to them. Already on
that front as on others, the action Is
developing. according TO the plans of
the general staffs. The action Of tho
allies will be developed in all ways
necessary to dissipate the oriental
dream Of the central empires"
Because of the Bulgarian invasion
Of Greek territory without resistance
espionage organized IN Athens by
German agents. continued Premier
BRAND. the entente allies were led to
take or required to be taken measures
indispensable for the security Of their
troops, giving their assurance that
their action was In no wise hostile to
the Greeks.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
CAR HITS MACHINE
ON CROWDED STREET
Henry McGraw Il Injured When Ills
Automobile Is Wrecked
last Night.

Henry McGraw, assistant to the
vice president Of the Gulf Pipe Line
company. received minor injuries
when the automobile which has was
driving crashed into n street car at
the corner Of Sixth and Main last
night. Mr.. McGraw's injuries consis-
ted OF cuts on the scalp and head and
It is not thought that they will be
serious.
Tho accident occurred about 3
o'clock. Mr.. McGraw was going west
on Sixth street when two street cars
passed each other on Main street. near
tho intersection. Mr. McGraw only
cav the oar nearer him Slowing to
let II pass he went immediately be-
hind It. At that time the other street
car dsshed from behind the ono which
had just passed. striking the front OF
Mr. McGraw's machine.
The automobile was knocked Sow
eral feet. The ertire front end was
smashed In. Tho wind shield WAS
broken. cutting Mr.. McGmw's head.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
ARMOR PLANT SITE
SELECTION DELAYED
Secretary Daniels Closes Hearing on
Deciding on the S11. 100000
Factory.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l4.-Hearings
before Secretary Daniels and the gen.
eral board of the navy on the ques-
\ >tion of IL suitable location for the
projected s11 900, 900 government ar
NOR factory closed today. A selec-
ton for the location probably will not
be made for more than two months.
All possibility of purchasing a
built plant was disposed of dur
ing the hearings as the only two men
toned were considered unsatisfactory.
The law provides that the factory
which will have A. annual capacity OF
not less than twenty thousand tons
of armor. shall be located with spe-
cial reference to safety In time Of
war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
PREFERS JAIL WITH
HIS PRIDE SECURE
William Platt Wouldn't Plead Guilty
to Begging and Take
Reprimand.

Pride of the sterner sort moved
William Platt to prefer a prison cell
last night rather than plead guilty 20
begging and draw from Police Judge
Cavtt slight reprimand, perhaps.
Police officers testified that he was
out on the streets at odd hours ac-
costing pedestrians and Plat was
equally as certain that such could not
have possibly been the case
why Judge" he announced, IT
work daily and certainly don't need
to do that. | am willing to stay in
Jail tonight II you will give me
chance to notify some OF my friends
to appear bs witnesses here tomorrow
afternoon.
Judge Cavitt agreed and Plat was
led back to cell
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-09-15
Leading Men Of City Band
Together to Promote
Economy in City.
ARE NOW ORGANIZED
Secretary Douglas of c. of
G. Opening Meeting
With an Address.

0NE of the most interesting meet
~ ings ever held In the city was
that last night In the Chamber of
Commerce rooms. attended by repre-
sentative ministers. manufacturers,
merchants. educators. attorneys and
campaign for Tulsa was formally
launched The meeting was called to
order by Secretary Douglas with Il
brief announcement Of It's purposes
and City Attorney j. B. Meserve was
chosen as presiding officer for the
evening Mr.. Meservo gave short
address on the subject of thrift, and
in turn introduced the speakers of
the evening, Hon. Joe McNeal, Pro-
fessor Horner OF the city schools.
Rcverened carton OF the NJ. r..
church. south. and Professor Ober-
holtzer, superintendent OF the public
schools
Addresses Good.
Each of these gentlemen delivered
n thoughtful address on tho subject
OF thrift, going into the Importance OF
the pending campaign, and plcdglng
their support to the movement.
Mossds. Bowser of the oklahoma
Iron Works for the manufac-
turers, and Bumgarnor. president
CT the Retailers associ alton. were en-
tn, siastic over the prepared program
and announced their approval
and support through the campaign
Tor their respective lines of business.
Following the addresses II perman-
ent organization was perfected and
the following COMMITTEES were appoin-
ted to carry on tho campaign, which
Is financed by tho Clearing House as
ISOLATION OF Tulsa and planned by the
American Bankers association: