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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18

Washington, d. C.-The Importance
of the $500, 900, 900 revenue bill, to
which the senate has devoted many
hours of deliberation in caucus, is be-
ing impressed on leaders by the fact
that appropriations now nearing COM
pletion have broken all records.
With passage this week of the $780,
900, 900 ship-purchase bill and probable
approval by the house Of the senate's
gigantic naval bill, the appropriations
of the Sixty-fourth congress will have
exceeded the previous high record by
at least $500, 900, 900.
While exact figures cannot be COM
puted until the gaval has fallen on the
last supply bill of the session, the ag.
gregate appropriations by congress fol-
all purposes probably will approximate
81, 700, 900, 900 as against 81, la, 000,-
900 for the Sixty-third congress.
Besides regular supply bills, which
total, as they now stand, s1,387, 206,
$50, congress will have added, when
the shipping bill is approved, more
than $50, 600, 600 for special purposes.
There also have been contract author
izations amounting to about $27O, 0O0,'
900, all of which would bring the
grand aggregate to $1,685, 600, 600,
with the uncertain general defic-
iency appropriation bill, still in the
making, to be added at the end of the
session.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Settlers to Get $92, ,648.13 for
Forfeited Land Grant Lands

Moro-The bill recently introduced
by Representative Sinnott, and passed
by the house and senate, which now
awaits the Presidents signature, ap-
propriates total Of S92, 648.13 to re-
imburse settlers who entered upon the
land of The Dalles Military Road COM
pany in 1867, and subsequently lost
the land and improvements.
The grant was declared forfeited by
the government, and the courts subse-
quently vested the title in the Eastern
Oregon Land company, successors to
the road company. The bill contains a
proviso that not more than s per cent
of the amounts recovered shall be paid
as attorneys fees.
The total number of claims allowed
is CT and the amounts range from $500
to $4,000 each. Thirteen of the claim
ants are dead and 27 have removed to
parts unknown. sgs!!asaa.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Hogs Bring sIo Per Hundred;

Seattle - Hogs on the hoof sold at
the Union Stockyards Saturday at the
highest price since the opening Of the
yards, $40 per 100 pounds. |. H.
Preston, of Midvale, Idaho, was the
shipper, with 80 head averaging 1874
pounds. Hogs sold here one day In
1909 at III cents, but the city had nc
yards. Packers express willingness
to pay ia cents next week for similar
weights and finish unless serious
break in Eastern prices intervenes.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Printers Fear IdIeness.

Baltimore - The danger that thou.
sands of printers may be thrown out Of
work because Of the high cost Of white
paper was said to be question seri'
ously concerning the delegates to the
62d annual convention of the Interna.
tional Typographical union here. Johr
W. Hays, secretary, said the shortage
of print paper is making it difficult fol
many newspapers to keep in bust
ness.
In some cities, he said, there wal
talk of consolidating plants to reduce
working forces and expenses.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
oompers Denies He Bosses Labor.

Washington, D. c. - Samuel Com
pers made reply to Senator Sherman
who recently denounced him in the
senate as "public nuisance" during q
Characterization of certain labor lead
ers as arbitrary and tyrannical. at 10
impossible for me to be arbitrary OF
tyrannical," said Gompers, "for there
are no such powers vested in the presi.
dent of the American Federation Of
Labor. ] have not the power to deliver
the vote Of any man or group Of men. "
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Angry Editors Apologize.

Birmingham, Ala. = Settlement Of
differences between E. W. Barrett and
w. II. Jeffries, of the Age Herald. and
". H. Hanson, of the News, was an
nounced Monday by committee of the
Birmingham Rotary club. Both pa
pers will publish apologies and re-
fractions of personal charges made
during recent dispute over business
methods. The Rotary club intervened
when it was reported that Barrett and
Hanson were going to fight duel.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Car Shortage is Serious.

Convinced that business in
terests in Oregon tributary to the
Southern Pacific company face disas-
ter and ultimate bankruptcy unless i'm
mediate measures to relieve the grow
ing freight car shortage are adopted,
the Oregon Public Service commission
has demanded that the company fur
nish needed facilities to Oregon pro-
ducers and shippers.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Widows to Get $I3.6Il.

Nineteen widows Of Marion
comfy will be paid 1881 due them
under the Widows Pension act of
1918, as result Of a recent decision
Of the Oregon Supreme court sustain
ing the Circuit courts ruling that the
10 applicants were entitled to relief.
The County court ordered the pensions
paid after Withholding payment for
three years. Mrs. Eva Maude Wolfe,
one Of the applicants, will receive q
total of $1715 in back pension.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Many Bergs in Inside Passage.

Seattle--The captains of the steam
ers Humboldt and City of Seattle,
which arrived here Monday from
Southeastern Alaska ports. report
steaming through an unusully large
number Of icebergs in the inside pas
sage, short distance south of Juneau.
Capt. T. H. Cam, master Of the City
of Seattle, said that the great amount
Of ice forced him to anchor his vessel
for time at Taku. A blazing sun has
caused the Taku glacier to crumble
away with great rapidity, and .bergr
as large as Office buildings are adrift.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Forest "Test" Fire Set.

Baker-Setting fires in the Minam
National forest to keep his lookout
men in training is the unique method
inaugurated by Forest Supervisor Eph-
rain Barnes. A brush fire was set
near Sanger, at point visible to look
outs but to none of the other fighting
force. Precautions were taken to keep
rangers and lookout men ignorant of
the real cause of the fire, and when the
smoke was first sighted word was
flashed by the nearest lookout to the
fire. chaser at Eagle Forks, bringing a
man to the scene within two hours.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-08-18
Constable KiIIs Two Mexicans.

Tucson, Ariz.-After has horse had
been shot from under him by two Mex
ican suspected of having perpetrated a
burglary, and he himself had been shot
through the hip, Constable Iohn Bri ight
of Courtland, drawing his gun as he
lay prone on the ground beside the body
of his horse, killed the two Mexicans
Saturday. After emptying his revolt
yer at the Mexicans, who had ambush
ed him, Bright crawled distance Of
two miles on his hands and reported to
ranch house that he had been am
bushed by the suspected burglars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
ASSOCIATION IS
FOR EDUCATION
THE ORGANIZATION is CONFLICT.
ED AT THE MEETING HELD
AT CLINTON.
NE MBERSHIP HAS3CLASSES
Pofs6nds Great Good In Work Of Stim.
Glating Christ an People 81 the
Sta:e to a Realization Of Euu.
c~ationai Values.

Cihton.-With representatives from
three Christian denominations pros.
ent. the Association for Christian
Education in Mississippi was complet-
ed last week by eleeting DR.. NJ. L.
Melvin president; DR.. A. f. Watkins,
vice-president, and DR.. ?. w. Provine,
secreary-treasurer, and also by the
adoption of a constitution and bylaws
which indicate that these Christian
educators mean business in their de-
termination to prosecute a vigorous
campaign for the Christian element in
the progress of education.
The constitution provides that the
membership shall consist Of three
classes: Active, associate and insti-
t%utional. all of which must have con
nection with some one Of the evangel.
ical churches in Mississippi.
1t is believed that It p~ortends great
good in the work of stimulating the
Christian people OF Mississippi to a
moro intense realization Of education
al values. One OF the main features
Of the work will be to give the people
everywhere in the state thorough in
formation In regard to the work and
worth Of education and the kind of cd
ucation that counts most for civic
righteousness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
What the War Is Costing.
The war Is now costing in direct
governmental expenditure S1l0,0O0,-
900 a day; 1880 900 an hour; $4,000
a minute; and 81, 270 a second.

The end of the second year of the
great war finds the Germans in posses
sion of o of Europe than they held
on August l, 1915, the first anniversary
Of the start of the great conflict.
This is practically the only respect
In which the situation is more favor
able to them. Russia, her vast man
power at last organized and furnished
with implements Of destruction In
plenty, Is battering the Teuton lines
on the east and has already won back
$500 square miles. Great Britain
boasts five million men in her army
and navy. France fights as. strongly as
ever. Italy is increasing her formi-
dableness.
Austria appears to be losing heart
and efficiency. Bulgaria refuses to
send re-enforcements to the west or
Russian fronts. Turkey shows slight
offensive power.
The British navy, following the
much-disputed naval battle of Jutland,
still shuts off Germany from S Of
the seas. One German merchant sub
marine has reached America, but the
supplies which can be carried over
to the besieged nations in U-boats will
be Of little account.
Germany and Austria both feel the
pinch of hunger. Their armies are
sufficiently fed, but their Industrial
workers complain of lack Of nourish-
ment. The present harvest is watched
with anxiety, and If 1t fails or is only
of fair size, famine will stalk into the
situation next spring, or earlier.
Germany Seeks Reasonable Peace"
The German chancellor three times
in the reichstag has offered peace to
the entente. On account of this, for
midable opposition has arisen to him
at home, although he is the kaiser's
"'other self" His friends are rallying
to his defense, and on August l of the
present year begins the curious coun-
try-wide lecture campaign to prepare
the minds of the hitherto docile Ger
man people for a reasonable peace"
Meanwhile, with the sky Frightening,
- entente allies reafirm their resolu-
Ion, taken in the dark hours of last
Einter, never to cease their efforts till
Germany Is crushed. The Teutons not
naly must be beaten in war, according
= the allied formula, but mug, be re-
dressed economically for many years
after the signing Of a treaty of peace.
On August l, 1915, the Germans and
Austrians were In the midst of their
brilliant campaign against Russia. The
''pincers" were closing in irresistibly.
That day Lublin, an important city In
southern Poland, fell.
Won Mackensen, with Galicia con
auered, was pressing northward while
on the north side Of the Polish salient
Won Hindenburg bore with his host
of f~ield-gray warriors.
Without guns, without ammunition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
GAME AND FISH COMMISSIONER
ISSUES STATEMENT ON
LAWS OF 1916.
SPORTSMEN ARE WARNED
Provisions Of Law To Be Enforced
and All Violators Of the Game and
Fish Law Will Be Prose.
cuted.

Jackson-ln order 10 aCquaint sla
people OF Mississippi Of his official
curse relative to enforcement OF tho
state game and fish law of 1916. z. A.
Brantley, state commissioner. who has
resumed duty at the state capitol head
quarters, issued the following, for
which he asks attention and cons,d-
Grafton 81 as to save trouble all round:
Since the initiative and referendum
has been declared unconstitutional by
Chancellor o. b. Taylor | have re.
turned to Jackson and again opened
the office of game and fish commits
sioner, and from this date on will sec
that the provisions of the law are en-
forced, and all violators duly prose-
cuted who may violate the law since
this decision Of Chancellor Taylor.
| hope hat since the law is not in
sbeyance that all persons who desire
to hunt in this state will provide them
selves with a hunters license as re-
quired under section IS OF the game
and fish law and save me the neces-
sity OF having to call upon the county
wardens of their respective counties
to make affidavits against those who
violate the law.
You can supply yourselves with the
proper license by calling upon the sher'
IN OF your county, All persons living
within the state will be permitted to
hunt upon their own lands without \
license during open season
There seems to be considerable mis-
understanding as to the purpose and
operation of the game law. and since
this Is true | have decided to spend
the next two months travelling over
the state making speeches In explana.
ton of the law. and will be glad to
visit any county in the state and max
a speech explaining the purpose and
operation of the law to those who are
interested.
The office will be in charge OF my
official clerk, Mr.. Paul Dees, during
my absence, who Is authorized to look
after any and all business pertaining
to the office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
PUSHING
To Lay Cornerstone Mississippi Build.
ing in September.

Gulfport.-Director General Blakes-
lee of the Mississippi Centennial an.
ounces that plans are being perfected
to hold imposing ceremonies on Sept.
s and . when the laying of the corner
stone of the Mississippi building VIII
take place.
Chief Justice Smith will offlciate.
Assistant Director John 7. Connell
left for San Diego, Cal, to collect such
data as will prove OF value in getting
UP the big Mississippi exposition,
An examination of the government
exhibit, ascertaining just what space
will be required to house same here,
and same attention given the Canad-
ian exhibit.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
CONDITION OF COTTON CROP
Heavy Damage Has Resulted From
Almost Daily Rains For Nearly
Three Weeks,

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Memphis.-Average condition OF the
cotton crop on July 25 was 1873 per
cent OF normal, according u reports
sent the Commercial Appeal. This
compares with the government fig
ures Of 81. OF June % Of this year, IS
on July %, last year, and the 1O-year
average Of 7S,5.
The big loss in condition Is largely
due to recent excessive rains east OF
the Mississippi river, where heavy
damage has resulted from almost
daily rains for three weeks ending
July 30.
In the northwestern part Of Missis-
sippi reports show the crop in excel
lent condition and making rapid prog.
ress toward maturity.
Ashland.-The status Of the cotton
crop in this section is very discour.
aging. The plant has had too much
rain.
Clarksdale.-Crop conditions in this
section are at least SO per cent per-
feet. Rains have not been excessive,
although plentiful at most points,
while state of cultivation Is good.
Columbus.-Recent rains and high
water have damaged the cotton crop
in this section by approximately 25
per cent. The plant now, however, Is
gaining some ground and with favor
able weather, it should gain some OF
the loss.
Greenwood.-The cotton crop in lie
flore county is 80 per cent of normal.
Damage from rain a great deal less
than many believed.
Greenville.-In much Of Washington
county cotton has deteriorated heavily
during the past three weeks, due 10
continued rains.
Laurel.-The cotton crop OF Jones
county will be 40 to GO per cent
short OF last year. The storms OF
July 5 did a great deal Of damage, but
the 20 days OF continuous rains which
followed did more.
Money.-Cotton in this territory is
in fine condition, much advanced owe
last year. and prospects bright.
Ruleville.-The cotton crop has gain
ed some OF the losses suffered during
the recent excessive rains, but only
a small per cent.
Sturgis.-Cotton with the exception
Of the grass, is doing well, compared
with the two past years. Boil weevil
are not as thick as they were at an
earlier date. Farmers did some work
in their crops this week, it being the
first since July 4.
Senatobia.-Weather has been ideal
for the growth of cotton for the past
10 days and the plant has responded
nicely.
Shannon.-The cotton crop in this
vicinity has deteriorated greatly the
past three weeks owing to the over
flows which flooded the lowlands 10
such an extent that in many places
the cotton was washed up.
Shaw.-On the first OF July this Sec
rfon of country had as flattering pros
poets for a bumper crop as it ever had,
but the three weeks OF vain and cloudy
weather has caused an irreparable
damage OF not less than 35 per cen,
from last report.
Vicksburg.-Cotton damage in this
section enormous Country reports
estimates deterioration at 40 per cent
in the past 80 days. In the adjoining
parish Of Madison, in Louisiana, con-
ditions are favorable and an average
yield is expected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
ON ISLAND.

Biloxi.-With the finding on Deer
Island OF a bottle in which was en-.
closed a note bearing the words,
Help, help, on an unknown island.
George Duggan and crew." prepare.
tons were made by shipping interests
and relatives OF Capt Duggan 10
search the islands OF the Chandelier
group for the captain and five mem.
bars of the crew of the lumber schoon.
err Emma Harvey. washed to sea from
Chandelier Island
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
BONDS FOR LEVEEs ISSUED.
Purchased BY Pool Of Several Missls'
sippi Banks.

Clarksdale The Yazoo-Mississipp.
delta levee board, at its regular month
ly meeting, concluded a busy session
by selling the sl,500,OO0 levee bond is.
sue authorized by the last legislature,
The bonds brought par and accrued
interest, and were purchased by a
pool consisting of several OF the larger
Mississippi banks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-08-11
U GIRL BROWNS.
Miss Ruth Leigh Gardner Wades Be.
You'd Depth In Pond.

MISS Huth Ielgh Gdroher WAGES oe'
You'd Depth In Pond.
Tunica-Miss Ruth Leigh Gardner,
IS years old, a drowned in a pond
near Aston, Miss. Before a crowd OF
young people the young girl was show
ing how far she could wade when sud
denly she disappeared beneath the
surface.
The body was not recovered for al
most half an hour.
Miss Gardner was a member OF a
prominent Mississippi family, being
the daughter of the late f. A. Gardner,
who was prominent in state affairs.
She was a niece Of Capt. and Mrs. j.
w. Henderson of this town. Miss
Gardner had just returned from a visit
With friends in Memphis.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-02-11
Charged With Robbing Box Car.

Fred Mccoy, I. T WorIey and Tom
Cation we're arrested Friday last, Feb.
ruary I, 10y Sheriff Gelyin and Deputy
sheriff Fred Cook, charged with
breaking into box car at Forbes,
one day last week, and 1t Is alleged,
took some pelts one horse, three COW
and three calf hides Three OF the
hides are said To have been disposed
OF here In Oregon. They were taken
before Esquire King, Tuesday OF this
week, where they waived preliminary
eyamina, ion, and we're remanded TO
jail to await the action OF Circuit
Court, which will convene the fourth
Monday In this month, February ~,
Mccoy gave bond for his appearance
a, court and was released
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-02-11
Death OF w. F. Drake.

", T. Drake, Who was the principal
OF the Oregon graded schools In 1872
-, Died at the home Of a niece In
Mound CITY, Friday last, February l.,
1918 In the 18th year OF his aye. His
wife who preceded him % the unknown,
was a daughter Of +, ! Kreek, and a
sisterofAndrew Harry ,andT O,knek
and Mrs. sam Davidson, Of this cit! A.,
and Frank Kreek, OF Kansas City.
Mrs. Drake died April II, 1907.
Mr.. Drake was also principal Of the
Mound City public schools during the
years lss0.si,
The funeral was conducted from
the Mound CITY Christian church,
Sunday, the interment being In Mt
Hope cemetery.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-02-11
Returned Home.

Rev. and Mrs. J. s. Cunningham re.
turned last week TO their home In Al
bany. Mo, after pleasant visit
among Oregon friends
During their visit, Mr., and Mrs,
George Murray gave a family party.
A sled load from Joe Murray's and
another sled load from Albert Kun
kel's Tiled the house with jolly CON-
pany Of twenty-five persons, Games
and conversation made the time pass
all too quickly. Late In the evening
Mrs, Murray served elegant refresh.
ments. All went away feeling that
the family party had been a great
success
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-02-11
Presbyterian Church Notes.
as usual next Sunday.


Miss Kalb Is leader Of the Christian
Endeavor next Sunday. Subject The
Conservation OF Influence" Hebrews
lO:l92j
The Missionary society was enter
tained Wednesday by Mrs Nanl,us.
Kirk and Mrs Allen at Mrs. NanI|us
kinks home. They had good meet
ing which was well attended and after
the conclusion OF business enjoyed the
usual social hour.
Mr. Harvey Evans, superintendent
OF the Sunday school, was absent last
Sunday, being In attendance at the
funeral Of his uncle, Mr.. Bauserman,
at Leayen~orth, Kansas. Mr.. Bauser
man vas Civil war veteran and
prominent In the political and civil
life OF Leavenwortn, for many years
Mr.. Evans Is a faithful officer and
ne er absent when la is possible for him
to he present. The sunday school
vas We'll conducted by Mr.. Joe Muir.
ray, the assistant superintendent.
Miss Lillian Austin Is visiting her
home.folks In St Joseph We under.
stand that she expects later to 70 to
Los Angeles, California, to continue
her musical studies. Miss Austin has
a very fine voice, which has been well
trained and We predict for her great
musical success II she decides to make
/ lat her life work. She las been a
great help to our choir and will he
great y missed
a cordial invitation i extended to
all the services Of this church.
T. a CLAuErr, Pastor.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-02-11
Some Deals.

Perry Brooks made trade, one day
last week, whereby lie becomes the
owner OF 100 acres, near llaxtum,
Colo, and Elliot Kuniz acquires the
residence property Of Mr.. Brooks In
Glen Echo addition,
James A. Williams, OF Forbes, has
sold his residence property IN Oregon
to DR.. J. +, Chandler and Yves Luns.
ford, and they moved In last week,
and are now at home to their many
friends. The consideration In this
deal wus $500 Greene & Greene
negotiated both Of these deals.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-02-11
Thursday, Feb. II

Commencing promptly at l2o'clock ".
~ HEAD ZIG, IMMtNED, PRO.
LltIC SDWS, including mostly tried
Suws AID yearling gifts some spring
Cuts. Also . leafling Bears
Tie pOland.China SOws are Bred TO
a Wonders Special, by fesenneyer' y
4 Wonder fesey's i,est-a litter
brother to this pig sold for $3.50 last
October, asa spring pig; or to ROcd's
Iiig Joe 2i-this hogs sire. Rood's
Mig doe, sold for sInj ~ Iiig George. by
liig Joe. sold for $40: and few to
liig liadley, a tDO.pound Boar. The
lurocs are bred to Crimson Critic,
tile grand sire Of this hoy. Critic Is.
was grand champion al Iowa and
Nebraska state fairs, This hoy will
be sold at this sale.
| These are an extra good lot OF Boars,
lengthy. biz boned and we'll built
This Offering " one Of the best have
ever put up. and includes top notch.
ers OF the best blood lines and the big
type breeding, VIII also sell a few
good Short Horn Hull Calves.
: SIiORT.uORN Bull CALVES
i roam, 100 lbs, ! red 800 lbs, } red
800 lbs, each, . red 40 pounds each 4.
! roam heller 100 pounds, | white face
calf $50 lbs,
Lunch before sale. Crates furnish.
ed free for shipping, No postpone.
ment, sale held under cover.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-02-11
Y. r. A. Notes.

Tie business meeting Of the Al
lance vas held Miss Mae Iachman :
TUESDAY evening. Most Of tie mem.
beers we're there with tie pleasing word
Present" After the transaction Of
business, a musical pfugrame was rem.
drr.d
Tie mex, sundays meeting vii lie
led 10y Brother Roy kunkel Topic,
Conservation Of Influence
II. Fay.