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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
Dedicated to Troop D.


The following was composed IN non
or of Troop D, now stationed as Com
pany D, F. A., at Camp Mills, N. |;
Fhe author is Sandy McNary' ana
the verses were sent 20 MS mosner ny
= a1s
Of all the brave troops gathered az
Klackamas,
The boys from Pendleton sure headed
the class :,
With their tan and their health and
sombrero lids, :,
Rollicking, jolly, high spirited, RED
blooded kids
There are fair ones, rare ones, all fne
looking lads
The pride of their Mothers, sweethearts
anu uaos'
There was Capt. Lee CaldWeli, Worlo
famous buckeroo
You just ought to hear all the things
he can do,
But best of all is his wonderful Dig
honest heart,
We all loved him rarely and twas sure
hard to part,
He'll sure lead his troop and lead 1t
full well
Good night Germans Lee will sure give
' n
With Lee and the others you VIII ma
Tracy Layne
VINO sings "Take me back to Montana
again.
The boy is some singer-how those fuil
notes roll,
He sings from the heart, it goes
straight to your soul,
May the songs you sing, Tracy, and the
life you lead
Inspire all the fellows to every good
!.
Little Jock Coleman, prize comedian OF
song
They sure could not do without you
going along.
For If ever the boys have an attack OF
the blues
You can drive them away with the
song Of the muse.
& we are sorry old BOY hlida . love WAS
so tickle, ;,
Buck up Ola morse, she was just a iead
They say the great picture man Jesse
Lasky,
Would like for the moves our Eddle
Sebasky,
But we have hope that he and George
Winship,
Will get those damn Boches right OIL
the hip,
. We know you are brave, ride any wild
thing
And can make those guns OF yours
e'N s
They tell on the side our Tommy's
the dickens
He loves like sin but he will chase the
chickens
For shame Tommy boy, you must cut
it all out
Or at least don't "pulet" with the
others about,
have heart you VlIlaln0uS, treacher"
GUS man.
Or some girl on your pants will tie
~ w
There is some thing else must weave
in my story,
About the brave boys who VIII fight for
"old Glory"
Love was 30 rampant there will yet be
duel
Our Arrilla the Cookie and sweet Jane
McCool
In practice our boys put one Hun on
the run
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02

On Guard ut the Reading Gate.

1t is fine thing to guard our homes
against alien soldiers of whose pur-
poses we are all aware. But it is also
very important to guard them against
other insidious foes that creep in under
the disguise of friendly entertainers to
plunder and destroy the cherished
ideals, the lofty standards. the clear
views that have given the home its
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
The Churches.
Free Methodist Services.

Services for Sunday, Oct. 49,:
Preaching Weston Mt. II a. M, Ath-
ena opera house . p, m. and Union
school house . p. m. A cordial well
come to one and all to attend these
services. Geo. T. Klein.
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Methodist Episcopal Church.

Sermon topics at the Methodist
church Sunday are: Critical Ten
denotes of Today" and "The Use Of
the Bible in Taking Men Alive"
These themes will be discussed at the
morning and evening services respect
lively. Sunday school at 10 a. m. The
contest in which the boys and girls are
running neck to neck for the prize will
end in two Sundays. This contest is
proving as interesting for spectators
as for contestants. A genuine welcome
will pe given everyon, who attends
these services. Walter S. Gleiser.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02
1880 D. M. Conversion; Regenera.

1880 p. M. Conversion; Regenera-
tion." These addresses will be of In
terest to everyone. Hear them. A
hearty invitation is extended to the
public to come and enjoy with us the
splendid fellowship in the Lord. Pray
er meeting Wednesday evening. The
study of the Epistle of Ephesians will
be the special study for few weeks.
Let all come and get this splendid ex-
position. Bring your note books with
you. D. E. Baker, Pastor.
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Size Of h.

"send ne ton of coal"
"what sixe?'
"Well, 1000 pound ton would suit
ne, If that's not asking too much
life.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-11-02

The drying up Of single tear las
more OF honest fame than shedding
seas Of gore. Byron,
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
SPRINGFIELD MOB MAKES new ATTEMPT
TOLYNCH BABY KIDNAPPERS, SAYS REPORT

CBy International News Seryiee.)
Springfield, No., June 1O.-There
was n report here that n second
;.tob had formed about the stock
ton jail but the strategy of sher-
N Webb had long since landed
she prisoners In Kansas City be-
fore IL was known that they had
left stockton The report has
many elements of authenticity.
Springfield. No, June 1O.-The ar
rest Of Dick Carter, somewhere in
Kansas, and the finding of a letter
from Gen. Wood and Admiral Fletcher
addressed to Capt. Paul G. Peirsol, in
the possession OF Piersol, were the
startling developments in the drama
that is being played here following the
kidnapping Of Buddy Keet.
Sheriff Webb will leave for Kansas
tonight to get Carter, who is wanted
with w. L. Warner, who Is said to
have informed the sheriff that he
saw Carter in the CTenshaw House the
day after the Keet baby was kid
mapped.
II is said that Piersol is wanted by
Federal authorities. The letter from
Admiral Fletcher follows:
Capt. Paul e. Piersol Dear Sir:
I am pleased to learn of your organ
izaton called the American Club. I
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
Movie. Agent Arrested
On Young Girls CHARGE

New York, June 10.-Arthur Hunter,
motion picture agent, was held in $500
bail yesterday in West Side Court on
charges Of attempted assault and pos
sessing obscene pictures, His arrest
was caused by Cora Davis, 10 years
old, who recently answered an adver-
tisement in which young girls were Of
fered work as motion picture ac-
tresses. regardless of experience.
Miss Davis. who arrived in this city
from Kentucky two months ago, al
legged that Hunter last Tuesday ex-
hibited the pictures, saying they were
young women for whom he had OBJ
tained employment in motion picture
companies The young woman later
informed an aunt of her experiences
and they made complaint at the dis
trict attorneys office.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
ELECTRIC sign
HID WIRELESS.
Aerial Discovered on Roof
of Theater-Three
Germans Held.
CBy InternationnI News servIce.)

New York, June 10.-A big electric
sign on the roof OF a Broadway thea
ter concealed the aerials OF a power
full wireless plant operated IN the
interest of Germany. Secret Service
agents who discovered the hidden in
struments have placed three men un-
der arrest. All are German aliens,
one an engineer and the two others
chemists. The trio are now held on
Ellis Island
Since the roundup Of the wireless
plants OF amateurs in this city and
men have, been huRtfrS down a plant
which persisteptly was sending mes
sages to an unknown but eonjectured
destination. The work of locating the
instruments was done by q process
Of elimination and last night the
the roof Of the theater needed in
vestIgation. The fiaring lights of the
signboard had proved a clever de-
ception but the government men soon
discovered what they sought.
The names of the prisoners are
kept secret for the time being as Is
also the name Of the theater.
ing the aerials of the wireless ap=
paratus with the dynamo in the cellar
of the playhouse were well conceal
ed with the electric light wires Of
the theater.
working On Dynamo.
While nothinng official was given
out by the government agents and
the police, II is understood that the
engineer was working on the dynamo
at the time he was taken into Gus
tody.
The wireless instrument, it is re-
ported, was one of the most power
full and best-equipped seized by the
government since the declaration Of
war on Germany. 1t was capable OF
sending messages hundreds of miles
and its receiving capacity was prac-
tically unlimited
The raid on the theater was made
by United States Marshal Mccarthy,
his deputies and a number of Secret
Service men. The investigation which
led up to the important discovery
was made last night while the theater
was crowded, but no inkling OF what
was going on leaked out.
The arrests were quietly made this
morning.
All of the prisoners had been on
the governments suspected list for
many months and all had applied to
the marshal for passes permitting
them unlimited freedom in the=local
restricted zones. The arrests are
looked upon by the government as
among the most important yet made.
1t is believed that several others
will follow.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11

assure you shall be pleased, II, in
my travels, 1 pass through your city
to visit your club.
Admiral Fletcher"
A similar letter was received from
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. With Pier
sol, Cletus Adams and Dick Carter,
three other men are linked in the con-
spiracy to .kidnap the Keet child, ac-
coTding to an authority who does not
wish his name quoted.
Sitting on his front porch to-
day, mud-bespattered and weary
from his exertions in saving the
alleged abductors of the 5000 600
baby, Buddy Keet, Sheriff Webb.
Of Springfield, told the story of
how the mob followed him in the
rough roads Of the Ozarks, how they
overcame him, how they promised to
return the prisoners II they did not
confess, and finally, how they tied a
moose around the neck of Claude Pier
sol in an effort to make him confess
That the prisoners are yet alive is
the eloquent evidence Of their failure:
that they are now in a secret hiding
place guarded by the deputies or the
sheriff. IS his statement this afternoon.
He Is watchful even now, that the
fury of the citizens will arise again
and will compel him to return to the
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
SEES mexico
ASNEW ALLY
French Think Republic viii
Enter War with the
Entente.

Paris, June 10.-France Is watch
ing with a great deal OF interest
and hope, the situation In Mexi-
co. and is beginning to believe that
despite her apparent about face" tao
ties, Mexico is seriously thinking OF
breaking or diplomatic relations with
Germany and entering the war on the
side OF the allies.
Louis Quintanilla. Mexican charge d
affaires In Paris, said today:
ton whatsoever from my government.
One thing may be taken as rather
significant, however. France and Ger
many have fought two great econom-
ic battles during the present war.
Germany Is holding the fair Of Leipsig,
and France the fair OF Lyons.
while Mexico did not take the
trouble 10 be represented at the fair
at LeIpsig, I have been officiaIly
charged to represent my government
at the Lyons fair.
at must also be remembered that
before his re.election and his return
to office on May ], President Carran-
"a was In identically the same poll
tical situation as President Wilson be-
fore he was reelected and re-inaug-
urated. A severe task confronted
President Carranza, even more severe
than that of President Wilson, for,
in addition to the various political
factions to be gathered into one, our
country was torn by civil war.
1T think YOU will see President Car
rama pursue a vigorous policy with
regard to foreign affairs. The direc-
ton this will take. am. Of course, not
at liberty to prophesy.
'tAt the same time, Il Is well to re-
member Mexico Is a republic and q
country wherein democracy and liber-
ty have taken firm root. Besides,
President Carranza has assured Presi-
dent Wilson he will tolerate no as
sembling of German bands on the
Mexican frontiers. nor any hostile
acts by the Germans in Mexico. Draw
your own conclusions"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
LIBERTY BELLS
ring TONIGHT
Chimes to Sound Through
out Land, Giving Warn
ing to Subscribe.

Beginning tonight, church bells, fire
bells, town hall bells, and school bells
in Washington and every city, town
and hamlet throughout the nation will
toll at o'clock as part Of a liberty
bell warning originated by the Wom-
ans Liberty Loan Committee, that
the time grows short for patriotic
Americans to subscribe to the great
two-billion-dollar loan. Mrs. George
Bass, Of Chicago, conceived the idea
and took the steps to put it into
execution.
Bells will toll four times at long
intervals, a reminder that only four
days are left in which to buy a bond.
Tomorrow night they will be rung
slowly three times: twice Wednes-
day night, and once Thursday night
Appeals for assistance to see that
the beli-ringing campaign is not neg
lected have been sent by, the wom-
1t so happens that the final day
Of the subscription campaign Is Flag
Day, and local committees in thou
sands Of small cities and villages
are arranging for joint celebrations
of the two events. Special church
services are being arranged. banks
will remain open until midnight to
receive subscriptions. In may places
civic parades have been organized
and at noon factory bells and whis-
ties will din a final command to loyal
ones to lose no time in getting to
the banks with all they can spare to
further the cause Of liberty.
From many sections of the country,
especially from the large manufactur-
ing centers, have come reports of the
decision of employers who pay salaries
ward the pay day one day, to af1ord
the. workers opportunity to make a
first payment on a liberty bond.
Secretary McAdoo, now on tour to
arouse interest in the loan undertake
ing, yesterday caused an appeal to be
Issued from the department here ad-
dressed to the League to Enforce
America has been forced into the
conflict now convulsing the world"
says the al peal, land hopes to bring
about the result:
First. to prevent the destruction OF
our great country and to secure to
responsible peoples throughout the
world the blessings OF self-government,
Second, to aid in stopping the crime
AGAINST civilization which the German
hshotocracy = has been perpetrating for
Third. to bring the world nearer the
Gay When by agreement of powers,
peace Will be assured TO all nations,
particularly to democratic nations.
Every American, native born or
naturalized, should be willing to make
every saerince to secure these results"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
Waves OF men
TO Go ABROAD
u. S. Troops to Pour Into
France in Greater Num-
bers Than Expected.

Waves Of American soldiers will go
to the western battle front to join
Gen. Pershing's advance division and
from indications in diplomatic circles
the waves will be numerous and quick
IN succession. 1t was predicted yes
terday that the number of American
soldiers who will see service in France
will be greater than had been sup
posed, although the number are kept
secret by the War Department.
American heavy artillery. machine
guns and rifles will be sent with the
troops. Even greater precaution will
be taken to safeguard American troop
ships than were thrown about the
vessel that bore Gen. .Pershing and
his ofticerE 1t was explained, how
ever, that until the waves" of Ameri-
can soldiers reach their destination in
France the American people must con-
troll their desire for information as to
the movement of troops.
That some of the National Guard
units which saw active service on
the border will be on their way to
France in the not so far dotant fu-
lar army and other units that can be
spared from the work Of training the
new national army will be dispatched
as soon as they can be rounded up
and transportation facilities obtained.
To Train 6 Months.
1t is understood that the General
STAN of the army desires that Amer
lean troops shall have at least six
months intensive training in this
country before they are transported.
New developments, it is explained,
however, might alter these calcula-
tions, as has been the case in Eu-
rope.
Gen. Pershing and Marshal Joffre
will soon discuss what portion of
the front the American troops are
to occupy. According to the under
standing in Washington, the mar
shall will represent the French war
office in consultations with the
American field commander.
II was made clear yesterday that
the British authorities will not have
discretion over Gen. Pershing's s
force. After he reaches France
Gen. Pershing's deliberations will
be entirely with the French au-
thorities. England is not pressed
for men. France is.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
Argentine Minister Quits;
Nav Challenge Opponent

Buenos AyTes, June 10.-Minister 0e
the Interior Gomez, who was stronglx
in favor OF governmental intervenEon
In the troubled affairs Of the province
cause congress had oyerruled him.
The question of Intervention in the
province had led to the engendering of
bitter feeling. It is announced that
Senior Gomez will fight a duel with
Deputy Avellanedo. The deputy led
the opposition to the wishes OF the
minister and personalities crept into
the debate in the chamber.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
IT'S Starting SOON
CARDS DISAPPEARING
Seven Lose Proof of Registration
and More Expected.

They're beginning to lose their reg
istration cards already
Here are four citizens who have
asked the police to keep an eye open
for their cards.
David johnson, 17eO Thirty-third
street northwest. His coat was stolen,
and his card was in ii.
Louis Borders, rear of ~ F street
northwest. His coat was stolen and
William Bennett, 2OA B street
northwest. Lost his card from his
pockets.
Frederick Marshall, New Jersey
avenue near D street. Lost his card
from his pockets.
William Bennett. eue B street north
west
Aloysius J. Connor, 1225 Newton
street northeast.
Here is a list Of cards that have
been found on the streets and turned
over to the police:
Card OF John Trollinger, No. $3.50, is
at the Tenth Precinct.
Card of Edwin Lery Quinn is at the
Card Of Z. C. crOsise is at the
Fourth Precinct.
The police are in the dark as to
what action to take toward men who
lose their cards. The registration law
made no provision for supplying
duplicates Of cards and the l6cal reg
istration board is puzzled over what
to do, but no duplicates will be
issued at this time.
The police advise men who have
lost their cards to report the fact TO
them, and thus go on record, but they
don't guarantee to find them.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
SABBATH QUIET
ON west front
Raiding Operations and
Monotonous Cannonade
Feature Days Fighting.
By International News Service.

London, June 1O-This was the ninth
Sunday in the greatest continuous
battle Of all wars. Both the entente
and German armies displayed an un-
usual degree OF reverence for the
Sabbath. II was Of a hypocriticaI
sort, however, for while they refrain
ed from large infantry assaults, they
were buster than ever all along the
l5O-mtle front, putting out their feel
ers 10 md a weak spot in the op-
posing line for new attacks and. .neW
carnage.
The big guns showed utter disre-
gard for the command that bids hu-
mans be quiet on the LordS Day.
They roared out their incessant, mo-
notonous sermon, scolding with par
ticular fervor in the sectors where
last week saw the hottest fighting
below Ypres, in the Wytschaete sa-
lient which is a salient no longer.
and below Laon, on both sides Of La
dies Road"
RaidinR exploits were carried on
by the French in the region OF ThIa-
court, on the left bank Of the Mo-
selle, where they penetrated the Ger
man lines and returned with a score
Of prisoners after exacting a heavy
toll Of casualties, and by the Ger
mans at various points Of the French
front, including the Verdun sector.
Further ground was gained by the
British south Of Ypres in eonsoli-
dating actions between Wytschaete
and Messines.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
Billion urged
FOR AIR FLEET
!WlAsk Congress Today to
Create Department Of
Aeronautics.

Americas drive for a billion dollar
air feet is on in earnest today.
Representative Murray Hubert. Of
Sheppard. of Texas. has introduced a
bill for the creation Of a department
OF Aeronauties as the first step in q
comprehensive offensive and defen-
siye program, had conference with
Rear Admiral Robert +. Peary, chair
man of the National Aerial Coast
Patrol Commission. and Howard e.
Coffin, head OF the aeroboard Of the
National Council of Defense. on the
whole general aerial subject.
creation OF the department which
shall have exclusive control of all
aeronautical matters, and whose chief
shall be a member Of the Presidents
Cabinet. The aerial sponsors also
vast sum, probably S1,OOO, 900, 900. 10
give the United States the greatest
air Meet the world has ever seen
U. 5. Must Command Air.
Command OF the sea il all useless
without command of the air."
That has been Admiral Peary's
slogan for many months. He has been
active ever since the inception Of the
aerial cost patrol for q great Depart
ment Of Aeronauties. He has planned
the sea coast, at distances that will
make II almost an impossibility for
an enemy to approach these shores
without giving the country plenty OF
time TO meet an advancing foe. =
He has frequently pointed to an air
heet as the quickest possible means
Of defense for this nation All aerial
matters, he maintains, should be as
sembled and controlled by one head,
instead OF being under various heads,
nj
step. sponsors Of the Aeronauties De-
partment bill declare, is the first the
nation must take in the general pro-
gram to make the American aero
plane a powerful factor and possibly
the most effective in combating the
Experts OF both the army and navy
are to testify Tuesday at a hearing
to be given by the Senate Military
subcommittee on the Sheppard-HUl-
bert bill. The nations present un-
preparedness VIII be explained by
government officials who have just
made survey Of the present avail
able equipment
That Congress will make at least
H,0o,Oo0,90 600 available for the develop
ment Of the coUntTy's air service. be-
fore the present session ends, was the
confident prediction OF Representative
hubert Congress already has agreed
TO set aside S54.O00.Oo0 for the work.
The item included in the urgent de-
ficiency bill has passed both Houses
and is now in conference.
Provide 100000 Planes.
1T Is now impossible to tell accu-
Tately how many machines We could
turn out with 81 ,OOO 900 CO.," said Mr..
hubert, but 1 should guess about
10000. OF course we have to get down
to the point of turning out standard
1Zed machine The cost of machines
20 for war uses would be much less
than the present prices. which range
between 81. 900 and SIS, 600"
Rear Admiral Peary', announcing his
support OF the proposal to create a
department of aeronautics, asserted
, that IL the United States gives the
same attention to air equipment and
CONTINUED on FACE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-11
WARMING OF PATROL
SAVES OCEAN Liner
Two Other Ships that Sailed Same
Night Were Lost

New. York, June 1O.-Mines and sub
marines held up for six days a large
British transatlantic liner which ar
rived at an American port today. The
fact that her captain needed wireless
warnings saved his ship from sharing
the fate OF the British liner Southland
and tank steamer. All three left a
British port on the same night.
When on the Irish coast, the liner
was signaled by a British destroyer:
Three submarines in wait for you"
She promptly put into an Irish port.
There she lay with eighteen other yes
sells until scouts had driven the u
boats OF. Oficers assert here had the
Southland put into the Irish port she
would have escaped destruction.
Lieut.. J. P. Proctor. a Canadian
member of the royal flying corps.
was among the passengers. He denied
that the British had lost their air
supremacy. To maintain it, however,
he said. cost them 30 per cent more
casualties than the Germans suffered,
between February and April this year.
Now the British losses are decidedly
lower than the German. he asserted.