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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Under the head "Forty -one Years
ago in Walla Walla," the following is
found from the Union of January 23.
1875: "The stage drivers are now
having it pretty rough. The snow is
so deep everywhere and drifted SO
much in many places that it is with
difficulty they get along at all. On
Thursday the driver between here and
Weston found snow drifts six feet deep
and had to dig out mum Der of times. +"
AS an anniversary coincidence. men
tion of the fact might he made that
on January 23. 1915. trains were
stalled ON the line of the Oregon
Washington Railroad & Navigation
company on Telooaset hill in Baker
county and we're "duR out" by huge
rotary plows and gangs of shovelers;
and where old Charlie Potter bossed
the job back in rs in extricating bis
stage coach, several superintendents
and small army. of men released
trains from an iron trail that stretch
es across the continent. Such is the
change wrought In forty one years.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
MaeterIinck on Medicine.

NJ. Maeterlinck might almost be de-
scribed as poet in spite Of himself.
Had the desire of his heart been at.
tanned, he would have been doctor.
Some years ago he confessed to his
early ambitions in letter addressed
to French medical journal. II never
commenced the study of medicine" he
wrote, 81 did my duty in conforming
with the family tradition which or
dains that the eldest son shall be an
avocat. shall regret to my last day
that | obeyed those traditions and con-
secrated my most precious years to the
vainest of sciences All my instincts.
all my inclinations, attached me to the
study OF medicine, which am more
than ever convinced is the most beau
tlful key which gives access to the
great realities Of life. London Spec.
tator.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
RAIN FROM A CLEAR SKY.
An Alleged Phenomenon Linked With

An Alleged Phenomenon Linked With
the Falling of Dew.
In English dictionaries we find the
word serein defined as fine rain
which sometimes falls from clear sky
shortly after sunset. The word Is
French, but has become the interna.
tional designation In meteorological
works for this alleged phenomenon.
which is always described as quite
rare.
Has the phenomenon a real exist
ence?
The fact that stereotyped descrip-
ton of 1t has been passed on from one
meteorological writer to another since
the latter part of the eighteenth cen
ury is by no means conclusive evidence
on this point, for science has perpetu.
ated many myths by the process of
reiteration.
Professor Gustav Hellmann, in q re-
cent publication Of the Russian Mete-
geological institute, sees in the concep-
tion of the sereln merely the survival
of the old fashioned belief that even.
ing dew falls from the (clear) sky, and
he finds that the sereln Of early French
writer's was identical with that "even-
ing dampness" which was supposed to
be injurious to human health.
1t still remains possible that rain
may sometimes fall from clear sky,
though this is not likely to be phe-
nomenon peculiar to the early evening.
Some cases can be explained as due to
the oblique falling of raindrops, carried
horizontally by the wind, when the
clouds from which they came have
passed away.-Clevelan Plain Dealer,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
DIDN'T QUITE DODGE.
When the Elder Booth Tried to Escape
Man Win Bored Him

When the Elder Booth Tried to Escape
Man Who Bored Him.
Thomas II Gould admired the elder
Booth almost to alteration The most
minute and instructive account that ex.
lists of Booths acting was written by
lima book called "'rhe TrageJian" =
md Gould's marble bust of Booth. a no
.jle work of art .(madc before the come
dian Fly:n broke Booths nose with a
pewter uotJ. is the best likeness Of that
great actor. But Gould's assdious per.
sonal attentions to Booth became
wearisome to that eccentric man AMI
vexed him. Peculiar discretion is
sometimes requisite to those who would
praise and please eminent persons.
Booth. when acting in Boston, custom
arily lodged at an old hotel called the
Albion, situated In fremont street, at
the northwest corner Of Court street.
"One day." said Edwin, "my father
dashed into the bedroom where was
sitting and. almost breathless with
haste, exclaimed: Gould! Coming up!
Say I'm out and literally dived under
meath the bed. received Mr. Gould.
who seemed surprised not TO find ny
father Il think he had seen him rush.
ing upstairs,. and he talked with me
for several minutes. Then there was
moment Of silence. and my father be-
coming impatient. thrust his head out
from under the bed. inquiring as he
did so:
ais that Internal bore gone yetY
Imagine the effectr" Weekly.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Soorn of mere "Eook learning" un-
related to life; an appeal for simplicity
and against snobbishness. and an out
line of bis views on what Leland Stan
ford. Jr., University should be, were
features OF the address of Dr. Ray
Lyman Wilbur, delivered at bio in
auguration as president of the univer
eity. Among the prospects which he
proposed and which were considered
by almuni to constitute issues Of large
Importance. we're: "Limitation Of the
number OF students; reduction Of the
amount Of elementary work offered;
wedding out Of dead timber in faculty
aud student body" DR.. Wilhnr sue.
ceeds Dr.. BIannAT, and is one of the
youngest presidents of the big col
lsges, being only forty years Of age.
lie evidently knows the needs of Stan
ford. for he was one OF the institu-
tion's first students.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
ROUGH MUSIC.
An Evildoer's Medicine, One Dose Of
Which ls Usually Enouuh.

An Evildoer's Medicine, One Dose OF
Which 10 Usually Enough.
There are more ways than one to
punish evildoers. Did you ever hear
of chastising a wife beater by means
of trough music?' No, this is not a
reference to the phonogFaph record
which the children have played with.
1t is even worse. 1t has been in use In
the southern counties of England for
at least four centuries, and it is SO
effective that 1t is likely to persist for
several centuries to come. The one
disadvantage Of this method of pun
ishment is that 1t Furnishes the victim
quite as much MS 1t does the guilty
party. It Is inflicted on men and wo-
men alike. but II is most merciless
when II Is directed against the hen
pecked husband.
When 1t Is the consensus of opinion
In the village that man or woman
has been guilty of conduct unbecom-
ing decent, self respecting burgher
the neighbors assemble at the home Of
one of them, equipped with tin pans
fire shovels, pokers, kettles, pairs Of
iron potlids, COW horns and anything
else that will make hideous noise,
and march In silence to the house of
the offender. Suddenly they break
forth with raucous, deafening din.
When the rest Of the village has been
aroused and there is sufficiently large
audience the wit of the trough music
band" lays the charge against the Of
fender in verses that are not usually
distinguished for refinement and con-
sideration After this has been done
the band marches to every tavern in
town, where the charges are repeated.
One such punishment, as rule, Is SUI
f1cient.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Youthful Genius.

Pascal wrote treatises on acoustics
at twelve, at which age he was busily
occupied in constructing elaborate cir
culating machines and at sixteen he
published his treatise on "Conic Sec.
tions,' which Descartes refused to be-
lleve was not the work of great mas.
ter John Stuart Mill was studying
Greek at three, had practically master.
ed the language at seven and n year
later was acting MS schoolmaster to his
younger brothers and sisters. John
Ruskin actually produced manuscript
work In three volumes before he reach
ed his seventh birthday.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Stock men will do we'll to familiar
izo themselves with the filing brands
with the state inspector. For instance.
tie State Veterinarian has recently
rnde the ruling that brands of similar
character hut placed in different loca-
tions upon an animal, are different
brands; that Is, jones branding stock
with 81" on lett shoulder would
have no recourse against johnson
branding with 81" on right shoulder
Of an animal, though the form Of the
brands he identical. This rule will
apply ouly to brands that we're filed
with the inspector before July 22,
1915.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Notice Of Sale.
In the County Court OF the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Guardianship Of

In the County Court OF the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
/ In the Matter of the Guardianship Of
Alexander Klnnear, Incompetent.
In pursuance Of license to sell
granted by the atove named court on
the 28tn day of Deoem ber, 1915, l.,
} Margaret Kinnear. guardian of the
person and property Of Alexander
KinneaT, an incompetent, will proceed
to sell TO the highest bidder the fol-
lowing described realty, to.wit: The
south one-half ~ Of the southwest
one-fourth (14) Of section twenty two
gay township four az, north of range
thirty-fve (35). E. W. NJ, Umatilla
county, Oregon.
That bids upon said land may be
made and left with my attorney,
Homer I. Watts. at bis office in Ath-
ena Oregon. from and after this s0th
day of Dscsm mber, 1915. up to and in
elusive of Saturday. the goth day Of
January, 1915, at the hour of ten
O'Clock a. M, on said date, at which
time will then sell to the highest
bidder. all the right, title, interest aud
estate of said Alexander Kinnear, in
and to said described realty.
Terms of payment $S000.00 to $l0,-
600. 90 in cash, the balance on time
at reasona ble rate of interest upon
| flrst class ecuIity.
Dated this 30th day Of December
1915. Margaret Kinnear,
Guardian of the person and property
of Alexander Kinnaar, Incompetent.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

From the manner in which law en-
foroement officials are getting into the
gains in Washington and Oregon, the
pa.4 Il .he Loutlegger will doubtless
lie thorny one. A Seattle sheriff
proves that he does not intend to REQ.
ognize distinction between Offenders
lie has raided the aristooratic Rainier
Club and oonflsuated large amount
of liquors found there. Portland po
lice found liquor warehouse In a
private residence and carted tina stock
TO headquarters. after placing the
owner under arrest. In the smaller
towns arrests are being made Of boot
leggers which shows the officers are on
the alert.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Realizing that the Columbia River
is logical location for naval base,
prominent men of Astoria will make
every effort to convince the Navy De-
aaItmert and Congress of tho fact.
The mouth of the Columbia Offers ev
cry reason and iuducement for the 10.
cation Of Naval base and letter
to your representatives in Congress To
that effect would help just now,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Proof AGAINST Wasp stinas.

A Scottish naturalist in paper on
the habits Of wasps tells how a black
bird will stand at the side of n hang
ing wasps nest and deliberately tear
It In pieces in order to get at the lar
vac. apparently undisturbed by the
swarm of angry insects, whose vicious
stings instantly put to fight the human
curiosity seeker who ventures near to
watch the demolition
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
To the Public,

1t is rather strange TO see me on the
Waterwagon and on ths.right side of
the street. But this is where ycu will
find me. So from now en- will be
after the Bakery business in the city
of Athena, to which l am justly en-
titled. will do everything in my
power to please you all and with this
motto 10 mind / will no doutt make a
success. Thanking old customers for
the past patronage, I send hearty
welcome to the new ones.
Ed. Kaufman A tbena Bakery. ADV.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

A kink in the Washington State law
allowed two.thirds OF herd Of 40 cat
tie to perish from hunger up 10 satscp
county. while two men litigated their
ownership in court. Finally the HUI
name Society rescued the remnant Of
the herd aud is feeding 1t. while the
wheels Of the court grind op.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Gnldfish.

II may not be generally known that
there is cruelty in the keeping of gold.
fish Half of such captivcs die from
sheer want Of rest, AS fish have eyes
SO formed that they cannot endure the
light, in a glass vessel they are In an
entirely wrong place, as is evident
from the way in which they dash about
and 80 around and around until fairly
worn out
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Weston evidently Intends regulat tion
Of the prohibition law on an elatorate
scale. IL we are to take the scope Of a
recently enacted ordinance by it's al
dermen into consideration. The pub.
location OF the ordinance 10 question
required two-page supplement to the
Weston Leader.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Jim Kyle, boy mayor of Stanlield.
who il willing TO ho public service
commissioner, spent few hours in
that city last week. saturday Even
jng Alibi.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Worsa Vet.

"Why is II nobody likes Tom?"
"Oh, he's one Of these I told you So
fellows"
"Ilow about Bill?"
Hes worse vet He's one Of the I
could have told you II I'd wanted to-
variety. Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Diamond School Of Healing and
Instruction.

Prof. ]. @. Diamond, the we'll known
Healer and lecturer, treats all manner
Of ailments, no matter how long stand
ing. Kidney trouble aud Rheumatism
q speciality. Female trouble success.
fully treated; no medicine, no knife.
When you aIe through with your doc.
tor, come to us, Provision made for
county patients.
Prof. J, q. Diamond.
DR.. Lora Diamond.
aeo, Broadway, and Madison. Port,
land, Oregon. ADV.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Until further notice. Boyden's auto
stage will run on the following sohed
ule: Leave Athena, l0;a0 A. NJ, ar
rive at Pendleton, 1880 A. NJ. Leave
pendletou . z, NJ, arrive at Athena,
a:l0 =. M.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Nicely Favored,

Newlywed lat dinner This lettuce
is something fierce. Did you wash it?
Mrs. Newlywed course did! And
| used perfumed soap too! Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

Snow is plenty here. but think of
tho IA feet and two inches ut the east
portal Of the Milwaukee tunnel 10 the
Cascade mountains.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28
Club Proanostieations.

~ think Il will rain before | get
home"
II know Il win storm when ! get
there."-Raltimore American.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

House for rent, on Current street.
Apply 10 ], F, Wright. ADV.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

For Sslo-A team OF good work
horses. Inquire at this office. ADV.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-01-28

There were numerous cold spots ad-
jaoent hereto during the recent Snap,
hut the only place we know Of where
the Thermometer iroze up, was out al
OF Link SwaggaIt's; sut Of course,
there's different kinds Of thermome-
ters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Priest, Noted Baritone
 Singer, Visitor Here

Rev. Francis Auriemma, curate at St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Passaic, N. J., whose rich baritone voice has been enjoyed by thousands who have never seen him, but have heard his tones through the agency of phonogra records, is a visitor in Bridgeport.
 Known in musical circles as "the second Amato," Father Auriemma has sung for the Pathe Freres Phono- graph Co.,, and for the Victor Talking Machine Co. several sacred songs.
 Father Auriemma is a native of Nola, province of Campagnia, Italy. He received his early education in Naples and Florence, and gained his musical training at the Naples Con- servatory. He came to America/ to work in the Catholic priesthood, a. de- cade ago. He spent several years in the Great Lakes district, and was especially active following the Messina disaster in providing funds for his suffering compatriots.
 He returned to Italy to spend some time in perfecting his musical train ing, and now, in connection with his priestly duties in Passaic, finds time to devote himself to sacred concerts as well as to singing for reproduction through the various records
 Father Auriemma is a prominent member of the Knights of Columbus in New Jersey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
CAMPERS FIGHT
 HEALTH OFFICER
 TRACEY'S ORDER
Norwalk Authorities Re- strictions Disputed by Calf
 Pasture Occupants.

The validity of an order of Health Officer Tracey, of Norwalk, will be passed upon in the superior court to- morrow. which has been set as the date for hearing on a temporary in- junction asked of Judge James H. Webb, in favor of Hugh Hunter of Danbury and Henry Wilkens of Nor walk, and the Calf Pasture Beach campers whom they represent. which injunction would restrain Health Of- ficer Tracey and the city of Norwalk from removing the camps from the beach.
 Deputy Sheriff Edward B. Doulens served papers in the action on Satur- day afternoon. At that time many of the Calf Pasture campers had left. more were then leaving, and many have since departed. Those now at the beach propose to become parties to the action and fight the city.
 The complaint Is brought by Mr. Hunter of Danbury, and MT. Wilkens of Norwalk. MT. Hunter is a hat ter and a former basketball stan F-s has camped at Calf Pasture beacn many summers, and has been thers this year for some time. According lO CdHlpeTS next to the Hunter quar- ters, children have been there from Danbury and went back and forth without restraint. MT. Wilkens runs store at the beach and sells provis- ions to the campers. The complaint says
 "On the 24th day of August, 1916, and for some time prior thereto, the plaintiffs and other persons who are H. 11t1 join as plaintiffs, have been lawfully in possession of certain land in the town and city of Norwalk, known and described as Calf Pasture beach.
 "On said day and for some time prior thereto, the defendant William J. Tracey. was and still is health of- ficer of the town and city of Norwalk, a municipal corporation situated in said Fairfield county.
 "On said August 24, 1916. said Tracey. as such health officer, and the said city of Norwalk, acting through their servants and agents, notified the plaintiffs that they must vacatc said premises on or before the 26th day of August, 1916, or that they and their goods and possessions would be for cibly removed from the same.
 The said Tracey and the said 0fty of Norwalk through its servants and agepts now threaten to tear down the structures erected by the plaintiffs and those whom they represent, upon said land. and to cart away the same and to eject the plaintiffs from said prem ises.
 "The plaintiffs and those whom they represent are in the peaceful and lawful occupation of said larid and have no adequate remedy at law for the threatened and unlawful invasion of their rights, unless the same be restrained by injunction.
 ''The plaintiffs claim $500 damages.
 By way of equitable relief:
 "GO An injunction restraining the said Tracey as such health officer and the said city of Norwalk and their servants and agents. from forcfbly re- moving the plaintiffs and those whom they represent and their goods and chattels from said premises"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
BOSTON PLANNING TO USE TROLLEYS ITO OBTAIN FOOD

Boston, Aug. 30-Plans to ensure an adequate food supply for this city in case a general railroad strike goes into effect on Labor Day, were dis cussed by many interests today. May or Curley arranged for a conference this afternoon with officers of trolley companies entering the city, the health commissioner, the street com missioner and the superintendent of markets, The mayor said that the questions of bringing food supplies into Boston by trolley cars and of utilizing certain streets for the sale of products would be considered.
 A committee appointed by the chamber of commerce to study the situation and to recommend steps to be taken to protect the public inter ests was ready to- make it's report today.
 Vacationists are returning in large numbers from New England resorts. many of them cutting short their wis its to the seashore and the moun- tains in the fear of railroad delays neXt week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Miss Spooner Bids
 Farewell To Local
 Admirers Tonight

At the Park, tonight, Cecil Spooner and her company will "pack up'' and move for pastures anew" through out tbe principal New England cities and the final performance of that very lively comedy, The Little Terror will be given in this city tonight. Int one greatest attraction which the popular little star has presented here during her very successful all year run. The attendance for "The Little Terror has thus far been enormous and the sale of seats for tonight is unusually heavy. Everybody who has witnessed any of Miss Spooners per formances, will regret her departure from this city. although she will be back shortly, and perhaps at a thea Ire of her own, with the big electric sign in front, which will read, Cecil Spooner Playhouse" An extensi on of time at the Park was impossi ble owing to previous bookings of travel ing attractions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
MISS MCPHERSON, MILLI0NAIRESS,
 TYPHOID .vICTIEI

arraGansett Pier, R. T., Aug. 30 Miss Lyra Brown Nickerson, of Provi- dence. one of the wealthiest young women in New England, died at her summer home here today after suf- fering from typhoid fever for two weeks. Miss Nickerson inherited a large estate from her father, Edward l Nickerson. Her mother died some years ago.
 On August 1 announcement was made of Miss Nickerson's engagement to Henry G. Clark, of Providence, assistant director of athletics at Brown University. The wedding was set for October 1. The physicians who attended her expressed the opin- ion that her physical condition be- came impaired a result of many festivities arranged by her friends af- ter the announcement, leaving her un- able to com bat the disease.
 Miss Nickerson was active in athlet- ics. She had given largely to Rhode Island charities. About a month ago she presented a hydro-aeroplane to the aviation corps of the Rhode lsl- and National Guard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Santa Cruz Urges Denmark To Sell
 Islands to U. $

St Thomas, s. w. l., Aug 30-The Legislature of Santa Cruz has adopted and cabled to the Danish government at Copenhagen a resolution favoring sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States The colonial council of St Thomas and. St John already has taken similar action. The resolu- ton adopted by the Santa Cruz legis- 1ature follows:
 'The colonial council unanimously request the minister to hasten the negotiations toward ratification of the treaty with the United States, which is the only means of relieving the in- tolerable and ruinous state of affairs on this island. There is no hope other wise of rectifying our condition in the future.''