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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
PIKEMEn IN BATTLE.
The Old Greek PhaIanx Was Like .
Mass of Live Barbed Wire.

-, ~, n, -, -,
me o.a srees "a.shN we. I'he :
mass " -ve oaroeo WIRE
u IS long reach bacK from modern
war mctnods ana DIG guns 10 the days
OF the PIKE ana the battieax' But In
Ms time the pike diu deadly work and
USED In the pha'anx was terrible
weapon.
A phalanx Id the military anairs OF
Greece was square battalion or body
or soldiers formed In ranks and files
compact and deep, with their shields
joined and pixies crossing each other
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
AGED SOAP BUBBLES.


Dewar Makes Monster Ones and Then
Keeps Them For Months.
The transient existence Of the soap
bubble is proverbial, but Professor J..
Dewar, In discourse recently deliv-
cred at the Royal institution in Lon
dor, explained ihow soap bubbles
could lie made 10 last for months and
exhibited several specimens. The first
requisite is that the air used in blowing
the bubble, shall LIE free from dust.
In Professor Dewar's process the air
Is filtered through cotton wool, and the
bubbles are blown by opening stop
cock in the dir supply tube. For the
soap solution he prefers the purest
oleic acid Qested by the iodine num-
ber) aud ammonium soap mot potas-
stun or SODIUM.
To make bubble durable the sac Of
liquid must be removed from its bot
tom by suction through tubes applied
from outside. The lecturer showed bub.
b!es that had endured for months and
that were more than half yard in
diameter, blown In glass yessals con.
tanning pure air at atmospheric pres.
cure.
A little water Is Kept at the bottom
Of the vessel A uniform temperature
Of about 90 degrees II. is favorable to
longevity. Sumo Of Professor Dewars
smaller bubbles were nearly year old
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
COURSE OF A RIFLE BALL.
just What Happens From the Instant
the Gun 10 Fired.


the Gun 10 Fired.
Two sportsmcn were disputlng. One
claimed that If a Aflc is sighted on o
dead level the bali commences to fall
the instant IT leaves the barrel The
second man claimed that The ball llrst
rises above the level Of the barrel and
then falls. They didn't settle the ques.
ton, but here is the answer:
Gravity acts upon moving and un-
supported body instantly. be the body
large or small. In a rifle the line OF
sight (that is, the l.ne of aim) Is one
thing; the line of the bore Is another
In order that gravity will not cause a
bullet to drop too soon rife is always
made SO that the line of the bore points
slightly upward as compared with the
line of sight. The result Is that, while
the bullet begins to drop away from
the direct line of the bore the moment
1t leaves the piece, 1t rises ut first
above the line of sight and then slowly
drops below it.
Rifles are usually made SO that they
will strike the object aimed at at a GER
tain dlstance-say 200 yards from the
hunter. That Is to say, they carry
point blank" at 2C0 yards. II tie OBJ
ject is farther away more front sight
must be given. Under any and all cir
cumstances, however, the bullet drops
away from the line of the bore owing
to the gravity, the moment the gun is
fred.-New York Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02

Two visitors to the menagerie were
discussing the why and wherefore Of
an opening on the face of AN Indian
antelope or blackbuck halfway between
the eve and nose. One visitor said 1t
was due to an injury; the other opined
II led to the tear duct.
"You are both wrong" said the keep
or. THAT is an extra nostril for the
fastest running member Of the ante
lopc or deer family. He runs SO fast
that his ordinary nostrlls cannot supply
enough air to his lungs, and nature
gave him this extra air channel.
No other animal that know Of is so
well provided. The blackbuck is the
fastest thing Oh hoofs. On favorable
ground and spurred by fear the black
buck could make sixty miles an hour"
New York Sun.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
School Notes.

Supt. and Mrs. j. o. Russell have
arranged some unique features to be
given between acts of the High school
play Nov. is. The specialties will all
be given in costume. Between the
first and second acts jeanette Miller,
assisted by Audra Winship, Savannah
Smith and Lucinda Dell. wilLinterpret
"The Star Spangled Banner;" between
the second and third, Beula Banister
and Richard Cartano will sing "It's
Nice to Be Acquainted" Elmo Rus
sell will sing Over in the Corner,
Where the Dark Comes MOST" between
the third and fourth acts Miss Zola
Keen in nurses costume, will give a
monologue Description of the Battle
Of Santiago.
The following is the cast for the
High school play to be given Nov. 49,;
Major Paul Ludlow. an officer of the
47th U. S. Cavalry, Henry Koepke.
Lieut.. Henry Winston, a West Point
er on Indian service, John Saunders.
William Carleton, an Indian agent,
Ralph Haynie.
Gen. Horace Graham, Commsndant
of Ft. Winslow, Mr.. Shaffner.
Dakota Dan, scout in Federal SER
vice, Mr.. Gribble.
Patrick o'Rafferty, a Troop sergeant
George Lieuallen.
War Eagle, Sioux Indian chief
Jim Martin.
Hop Sing, a Chinese cook,
Edna Pinkerton.
Bill Hanks, telegraph operator,
Harry Martin.
Sam Martin, Trooper, Harry Martin.
Beryl Seymour, the Belle of the Gar
rison, Vernita Watts.
Rose-of-the- Mist, Sioux maiden
Mildred Winship.
Sue Graham, niece of Gen. Graham,
Areta Littleiohn.
Miss Caroline Spencer. a widow with
fondness for Botany, Belle Pambrun.
A general assembly was called Mon
day morning by Supt. Russell. chair
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
THE GOOD AND THE BAD.
A Bankers Advice About BiIls That
AppIiea to Life at Large.


The president Of bank when asked
by yorng clerk how he could distin.
guish tile counterfeit bills from the
good said, Get familiar with the good
bills and you will recognize the bad
bills at sight,
Here Is vast volume Of general wis
dom summed up in single sentence.
This homely advice applies not only to
the detection OF counterfeit money but
with equal force to the detection Of
counterfeit in all departments of life.
The man accustomed to handling
only good corn, good potatoes, good
diamonds, has no difficulty In detecting
the faulty. He does it intuitively
Even without recognized thought he
fixes upon the fault. The skilled egg
Gambler passes good eggs before the
light with rhythmic rapidity that Is
amazing, but ali imperfect egg instant
ly breaks his routine and interrupts his
process. To the trained musician, ac-
customed to high grade work, false
note comes like stab of pain.
In any occupation or line of endeavor
any man fully engaged In doing the
right thing will hare no difficulty in
recognizing the wrong. Right and
wrong are as far apart, as unlike. as
day and night, and be that Is most ac-
customed to the light Is quickest to
note the shadows.
There Is only one way to know the
bad. the imperfect, the false, and that
Is by knowing the good, the perfect,
the true.-C Christian Herald.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
Benefit FUNCTIONS
BRING FORTH MONEY

The entertainment given in the
High school auditorium Tuesday eve
ming by the young ladies' of the city
and vicinity as Red Coss Benefit was
met with a crowded house and much
hearty appreciation. each and every
number being encored to the echo.
The program, as given in last weeks
Press was well carried out, showing
good management throughout. Espec-
tally were the scenic effects noted for
their beauty and originality. From
the first number to the last, with the
exception of 1.The Moon Dance" by
Miss Zola Keen, which was the 'poet-
ry Of MOTION" the program was mu-
steal, and the soloists and choruses did
their work in splendid order. The
Halloween Frolic" was complete
success, both artistically and financial
ly. the proceeds amounting to $102.2 rs
After the performance, lunch Of
sandwiches, pumpkin pie and coffee
was served in the Domestic Science
room by the ladies Of the Red Cross,
the lunch netting $18.4h. the combined
proceeds making neat sum for the
good cause in which it was given.
The sum of $51.S0 was realized at
the jitncy dance. Saturday evening,
after all expenses. were paid.
The local auxiliary has UP to date,
raised the sum of s513.75, since its
organization in April. This through
suppers, pastry sales, dances, dona-
tlons etc.
A complete report was sent in to
headquarters today, by the chairman,
Mrs. H. H. Hill,
During this time. 446 garments have
been made for hospital use, besides
numerous knitted articles. New mem
bers reported this week are: Mrs.
Mary M. Schrimpf. Mrs. Mary ].
Swaggaft, Mr.. A. L. Swaggart, and
Mrs. Effie Haworth.
The regular monthly business meet
ing will be held next Wednesday af-
ternoon, when all members will be
welcomed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
PERIL or COAST EROSION.


ine Seaoeiehs warfare Waged by the
Sea Against tho Lard.
All over the world, In America as
well as In the eastern hemisphere, is
the sea waging ceaseless warfare
against the land So serious Is the
danger of coast crosions round the Brit.
ISL isles that people are asking wheth-
er England is not slowly but surely dis
appearing.
Lowestoft has been sorely hit by the
merciless waves which are steadily nd
vancing. Within the last few years the
east coast town has spent considerably
more than 100000 In combating the
sea, which means a new promenade,
groynes. brenkwaters, piles and huge
cement structures. Only few years
since tremendous damage was caused
to these then new structures by a
series Of gales which wrecked part of
the promenade, tore down the piles
and breakwaters and made scrap
heap of the ccmentcd parts.
Cromer. too, has suffered terribly
from the seas advancement Not so
long ago 1t cost this delightful east
coast town more than f45.o0o 20 make
good the damage.
During less than fifty years It Is
roughly computed that England must
have lost more than $4,000 acres Of
land by sea incursions. The battle
against nature still goes on. But It
must be remembered that, while in
some places the waters are advancing.
in other spots the sea is retiring. But
the balance is said to be not altogether
In favor Of the latter, and new meth
DDS may have to he devised to meet
and eight the pcrll.-London Mail
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
An Equally Extensive View,

A literal Interpretation Of common
place remark is sometimes amusing
In "sidsummcr Motoring In Europe
DC Courcy w. Thorn tells Of an old
traveller who said TO q very small boy
then making his first voyage, who had
climbed upon the bulwnrk and was
gazing across the ocean to the far hort.
Son, "My boy. did you ever before see
such glorious stretch OF ocean -as far
as you can see, only oceen2
"Yes." answered the boy.
Hardly" said the man. "Wbere do
you think you saw itT
"On the other side of the ship" re-
piled the youngster.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
ATHENA AND VICINITY SUBSCRIBED
sI034OO OF LIBERTY BOND ISSUE

4 Athena,s 100000 quota of the
second Liberty Bond issue was over
subscribed ss400, the total amount at
the .windup Saturday night being
$10s. 400. "
The successful ending came in a
whirlwind drive made by the solicitors
during Friday and Saturday.
A total of los subscribers to the
loan in Athena and vicinity, show that
the bond purchase is well distributed.
although there are several subacrip-
tions running as high as $4,000. The
record is considered good one, in
asmuch as Athena's quota more than
equaled the combined quotas of Lin
coin. Curry and Wheeler counties. The
apportionment Of the loan in each COM
munity was based on one-eighth of the
bank deposits. Athena's roll Of honor
follows:
c. H. Allen. VIM. P. Allen, Ida Au-
dette, Edna Audette, Martin Audette.
Geo M Banister. Helen Banister, Mar
guriete Banister, G A Barrett, Il A
Barrett, ] S Bell, John Bell, G B
Bunch. Esther Bunch, q Bunch, Lou
ise F Bunch, W H Bunch, Will Bunch,
s 7 Bunch, Thos Bushman, Cass Can
non, Ethel L Cannon. Roy Cannon.
Abbie Chaplin, J W Chaplin, Joe D
Clemons, A R Coppock, Matte Cop
pock. Melvin A Coppock, William R.
Coppock. S E Darr, Henry Dell. York
Dell. Oliver Dickenson, Dolph Lodge
No. 50, AW. Douglass, Z A Dudley,
Ray Dudley, Donald Dudley, Earl Dud-
ley, Francis Dupuis, Irene Dupuis, R
G Estes, W s Ferguson, First National
Bank. F e Flint, Mrs A A Foss, Clay
Frazier, 3 Froome, L H Geiss, Chas
Gerking, Geo r Gerking, Jesse Cor
don, G W Gross. Marion W Hansell.
Myrtle May Hansell, W R Harden, E
s Harris, v B Harris, c Harvey, c o
Henry, Delilah Hill, Mary Hill, Reed
Hill. J 9 Holcomb, = L Holt, Max
B Hopper, Austin Huffman, J E Ingiis
F jackson, Leta P Johns, May A
Johns, N Melville Johns, Cassie john
son, Henry Keen, Leon Kidder. S G
Kilgore. Henry Koepke, Otis Lieu
allen, Edith B Lumsden, D H Mans
field, Mrs. D. H. Mansfield, Maude
Mansfield, Lloyd Mathers, Conrad Mil
Ter, Ed Morrisette, W L Morrisette,
Sabina Morton, VIM Mcbride, Ira Nc
Donald, R B McEwen, Neil McFadyen,
A A Mcintyre, A H Mcintyre, Belle
Mcintyre, Hugh Mcintyre, Laura Nc
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
Cedar Lon 1.sso Year. Old.

The durability OF cedar Is well known.
A large cedar tree, probably thrown
over by the wind, was found by wood.
choppers In Washington state without
any marks Of decay In 1t, although a
tree which was standing astridc the
log had 1850 annual rings. The woods
men found the log so sound that they
determined to cut 1t up into shingles
for tho market. What a story that log
could tell II II could spcak-of the long
procession Of people that came upon
the stage and departed during Its life
Of between 1000 and 1000 years!-Los
Angeles Times.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02

evidently Thought tnat the most impor-
tant part of the country was New Eng
land; otherwise he might have included
the whole land among those who trust
In God. This war song has been
brought to public attention by DR.. NJ.
L. Bartlett Of Des Moines, Ia., who In
forms us that Billings worked out his
harmonic problems on piece Of leath-
cr just IN the same way that Lincoln
cipheretf on the back of q shovel.--New
York World.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
NUMBER SO

man Of the committee for securing
members for the u. S. Food Admins
tration. The food situation of the
United States was thoroughly explain
ed by Mr.. Russell after which cards
were given to the eldest member Of
each family in the school, to be taken
home and signed by their mothers, or
the person having charge of the cook
ing and food supplies Of the household.
This card entities them to membership
of the U. S. Food Administration and
when signed and returned another card
showing their membership was given
them to be placed in the front window
of the home. 1t is important that the
cards be signed and returned, but more
SO that the requirements be carried
out.
A meeting Of the Literary Society
will be held this afternoon in the aud
itorium. Special features are: The
installation Of the vice president, Zola
Keen, who was elected at the last
meeting to fill the vacancy. made by
Lawrence Tharp, when he left to enter
Pendleton High school and the reading
Of the Society paper, "The,, Spectator"
by the editor-in-chief. The public is
invited. The program:
Song, Society.
Speech, captain Of girls basket ball
team.
Piano solo, Elizabeth Mathers.
Stunt, Hazel Mcfarland, Ralph Haynie
Vocal solo, Helen Russell.
Society Paper, Vernita Watts.
Stunt, Freshman Quintet.
8-minute speech. John Saunders.
Recitation, Frank Miller.
Report of Critic, Bethecn Read.
Rev. D. E. Baker delivered very
interesting address, Fentitled 1.-THE
Skin Of the Teeth" on Wednesday -af-
ternoon to the high school student
body. He told his s'hearers that all are
in the "race of life" and that only
those who prepare for it during these
school days can hope TO be the leaders
in the race.
are making window car,,s far tbe High
school NAV
I.
horse Snndau ansn;na 80 and as p rosr,t
has been absent from scboortwo davs
Last FRIDAY even,no tbe n,,n;,. Of
Mr. Cribble,s room had verv fen;ov-
able marty held in the scbooi honse @
Thirty gay youngsters were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell were invited as
guests of honor. Games were played.
after which refreshments Of the finest
quality were served.
The manual training class has FIN
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
Tho Anoient seepter

The Hebrew word translated as
"seepter" originally meant a rod or a
staff and was the wand Of ruler It
was thence applied to the shepherds
crook Geyitieus xvii. 81; Micah vii
14).
1t may be inferred that the scepter
OF early Hebrew times was made Of
wood. The scepter Of the Persian mon
arch is described as 'goldcn"-that Is,
probably Of massive gold Esther
iv. III.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
Ancient Embroidery.

In Exodus the "embroidcrer'' Is con.
trasted with the cunning workman"
The art Of embroidery by the loom was
extensively practiced by the nations Of
antiquity. The Egyptians and Baby
lonians were noted for II. Embroidery
with the needle was Phrygian inyen.
tion of later date.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
OUR FIRST WAR SONG.
II Was Written by Billings, a Tanner,
In Revolutionary Days.


In Revolutionary Days.
We have many patriotic songs In this
great country Of ours. but no great ma
tional war song. Who will he the one
to write itf The frst war song written
in America was really hymn and was
sung by the colonial troops during the
Revolutionary war. 1t was composed
and written by tanner named VIII
liam Billings, who lived in Boston.
This hymn. the first evidence of dis
tinctly American music, has ring
which not little sets out the spirit OF
1917. The lrst verse OF the war song
will Indicate It's general character:
Let tyrants shake their iron rod
And slav'ry ciank her calling chains.
We fear them not. we trust in God.
New England's God foreyermore.
When Billings wrote bis war song be
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
suhconaoinua wishea.

When girl dreams It Is that shesis
being married In a church crowded with
former sultors who are crying so loud
that the strains Of the wedding march
cannot lie heard, -Cnpper's Weekly.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02

Kitty-Hnrry says he loves me for
myself alone. lscrtha-l suppose that's
his way of saying your mother must
be kept out of the family. Exchange
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
You Cam. Beat Them.

He-Before was married thought
women were angels. she-Well, finish
it-now You know they are.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
Distinction.

Civilization Is first and foremost i
moral thing Anliel
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The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
He Might Have Been One Of Our Boys,
and He May Yet Be.

1t took him just as he went up
over the trench parapet-took him
full in his bare and muscular throat.
1t was hardly bigger than one of
those rubber erasers timed to the
ends of lead pencils. But with the
driving power of high energy pow
der behind its steel jacketed nose.
it was an altogether competent and
devilishly capable agent of destruc-
ton Helay quite still. "a few yards
ahead of the trench, where his rush
had carried him. The morning
drew toward noon. With night
came the beginning Of bis torment.
First it was thirst, then fever, then
delirium. Always his spilling
wound burned and throbbed. Even
on the second night, with the rain
beating down upon him, it glowed
like kiln. BY the third day his
agony spoke in screams. A stretch
er party found him and trundled
him away, down through the line
of Red Cross units, from dressing
station to field base. eventually to
Paris. He was French, but he was
fighting our fight. He was French,
but few months from now his
counterpart may be American.
There are bullets enough for all.
He may be a boy you know. per-
haps neighbours boy, even your
own. Fighting our fight. Will
you help him. when our fight has
broken him. to fight his? Will you
help him, when his young body and
vivid force are spent and shattered
to retrieve what he may?
Give something 10 the Red
Cross. II is the wounded soldiers
truest ally. 1t is his hope. Give
one dollar, five dollars, ten dollars,
a hundred dollars. if you can. Do
your part.-The Jasper Red Cross
Committed
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

Every decent American, because
he hates war, is tremendously con-
cerned in ending the world strug
giles at the earliest possible date and
with the smallest possible loss.
That is why we are all anxious
to get in with overwhelming force
without unnecessary delay. The
stronger our military force, the
more thorough our equipment, and
the earlier we take hold, the soon
er will the war be over
So we rejoice in the arrival of the
vanguard in France with so little
delay. ltforeshadows. we believe,
the speedy throwing of America S
resources into the war. Quick &C.
ton on a gigantic scale-that is
the way to safeguard our menl-
Kansas City Star.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
RISING SUN.
Miss NETTIE LOWE.

Mrs. Abe Teeter spent one day last
week with Mrs. will Holdeman.
Ed Calvert and wife called at Mr..
fuckers Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Dave Lowe and daughter Miss
Nettie called on Mrs james Kincaid
one afternoon last week.
James Kincaid's mother has been
visiting them.
Dick Patterson and family and Will
ford Patterson visited Luther Wescott
and family Sunday.
Dave Lowe and family took dinner
with Mrs. Sarah Swank Sunday.
Dave Lowe and brother Will motored
to Carthage Monday.
Mr.. Harvey is among the auto owners
in this vicinity.
Everybody very busy getting ready
for tlreshing. Dave Lowe expects 10
thre>h Tuesday of this week.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease.
ternal remedies. Halls Coturrh Cure Is
taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surface. Halls
was prescribed by one of the best ply
slcians in this country for years and Is
a regular prescription. 1t Is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. Tho perfect combina-
tlon OF the two ingredients Is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
f, j. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo, o,
Sold by Druggists. price 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Army Medical Man Here,

Benjamin b. Moore, sergeant of the
medical department, Ft. Leavenworth
Kans., and his wife, were in town Mon.
day. They were accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. +. w. Wescott, of Jasper,
parents of Mrs. Moore. Mrs. w. L.
Huffman, of Jasper, sister of Mrs
NJ are, was also here. The whole party
s"ok dinner today with Judge and Mrs.
Ferry Brock, at their home short dis.
lance east of town.-Carthage Press.
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05
Notice of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given to all creditors
and others interested in the estate of
John Hinamon, deceased, that I, Jacob
A. Wine. executor Of said estate, intend
10 make final settlement thereof at tho
next term Of the Probate Court of Jasper
County, State of Missouri, to be held at
Carthage on the 18th day of August, 1917.
Jacob A. Wine Executor.
First published June % Ak
The Jasper news., 1917-07-05

A few flowers bloom unseen but
not many. Usually some one
happens along in time to. enjoy
their beauty and fragrance. Pro.
badly few men of ability go
through life unappre ciated by
their fellows but most of US get all
we are entitled to.-Crane, Chroni-
Gle.