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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31
JOHN N. O'HARBA, WESTON
H0N0REO PIONEER :I'I ISIDEA0 I

Pioneer ranks have sustained anoth-
er loss in the death Of John M.
OHarra. Pneumonia claimed him as
its victim Friday October "a.
For many years Mr.. O'Harra had
been a prominent character in local
community life. His generous-heart-
ed impulses. his ever-ready common
sense, and his thoughtfulness for the
welfare Of all who came within the
circle Of his acquaintance won for
him their respect and esteem.
The deceased was born in Wabash
county, Indiana, April IL, 1854. AT
the age of eleven years he accompan-
led his parents on their slow and te-
dious journey across the plains with
an OK team, and often related thrill
ing adventures which were expert
enced during that trying time. The
family first located in the VILLAIN
cite valley. where Mr.. O'Harra met
Miss Mary l. Taylor, who became his
bride In 1874. TO this union were
born three daughters and six sons. all
Of whom are living with the excep-
tion OF one son. His wife, five broth
ers and one sister also survive to
mourn their loved one. In 1897 Mr..
0'Harra united with the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, and had
ever since remained a faithful and
conscientious member.
Those who loved him have not lost
him-neither his own family nor as
sociates Of his business and social
world. The influence of his simple,
steadfastness and clean wholesome
ness will linger with power through
years to come.
The funeral services were conducted
by Elder John Bonewitz at the Meth
odist church, Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock.
The surviving children are Lester.
Levi M. and Newton O'Harra and Mrs.
C. M. Price OF Weston, Oregon; Mrs.
Ross Kennedy of Spokane, Wash;
Mrs. J. T. Read of Waitsburg, Wash. |;
Walter O'Harra of Pasadena, Calf;
Captain Herman e. o'Harra.
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MUST BE CAREFUL
IN MAKING RETURN

This paper is in receipt Of rather
an important and interesting letter
from Collector Milton A. Miller. It
follows:
"A special drive to locate nerch-
ants and manufacturers who have
followed erroneous methods in maxi
ing their inventories for the taxable
years 1917 and 191S-such methods
tending to rednce tax liability is
about to be made by the Bureau Of
Internal revenue.
"In cases Of voluntary disclosures
before investigation of failure to
make proper return and payment,
the policy Of the bureau, it was
stated, will be to forego penalties
except where there is Intentional
evasion Of the tax. Where discovery is
made by government officers, pen
alties will apply.
I'm some cases inventories have
been found to have been taken
on the basis Of average costs, though
it was possible to identity the arti-
cles remaining on hand at the inven-
tory period and so determine their
exact cost. Others use fixed aver
age based upon costs Of prior years
or fail to include all merchandise to
which they have title in their inven-
tory,
"All Of these methods which have
the effect Of reducing tax liability
are contrary to the regulations of
the bureau y fv~
IA warning issued by the bureau
advises taxpayers who have follow
ed such mesbods to file correct re-
turns without notice and without in
vestigation. Some. taxpayers have
voluntarily notified the bureau Of the
employment Of incorrect methods
and are filing amended returns,
It is only fair to these taxpayers,
the bureau states, thah their COM
petitors who have made similar er-
rors should be located
1
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LAY ALL UNDER CONTRIBUTION
Persian DervIshes Demand Aims as q
I. Right, and Simple People Read
Y ily Give Up.

A feature of Persian life which Illus
trates the simple and superstitious
nature of the people of the mideast Is
their tolerance of the dervishes. These
weird, gypsylile beggars lnfest the
cities and annoy the village folk In
passing from one place to another, ac-
cording to their vows of itinerancy
These are not the whirling deryishes
Of circus fame. Whirling would be 100
energetic form Of worship for the
members of this most ancient leisure
class. Their greatest exertion consists
Of walking slowly and blowing horn
to announce their presence.
The dervish Of Persia Is known BY
his begging bowl, conical cap, animal
skin cape and club. The weapon,
which is usually stick driven through
with nails, is carried consplcuously.
It fact, It seems unpleasantly ready
for use when its owner calmly de-
mands tribute. 1t is true that there
ia small danger of its use. even II
aims are refused. but refusal how
ever polite and apologetical. Is sure to
arouse the wrath of the dervish His
vocabulary may be unintellgible. but
the meaning Of his threats and pr0ph-
ecies Is usually understood. Fellow
citizens Of the dervisli tribe prefer to
make gift at any cost In order to
avoid having the wrath Of heaven
called down upon them in the masterly
language Of an experienced heaven In
voker.
The dcryish makes himself useful to
the community honored by his pres
ence by telling fortunes and stories,
reciting prayers. selling charms and
even curing the sick BY blowing his
sacred breath on them--all in return
for which he turns over to his chief
after deducting living wage.
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INSTALLATION OF OUR
new LINOTYPE MACHINE

The delays and annoyances Incl
dental to breaking in new mechani-
cal compositor Of the most approved
pattern will we trust afford sufficient
explanation Of the shortcomings of
this weeks paper.
I he new linotype is the product Of
the Merganthaler, Linotype company
Of Brooklyn, New York, and is much
advanced over the old typesettine
machine that has done duty in this
Office for a number Of years.
The linotype arrived last week af
ter having been on the road fol
three weeks from San Francisco
Through an error in the freight Of
flee at San Francisco the machine
was put on the wrong train and
was shipped to Ogden, Utah. Nee
essarily it had to be returned almost
to its starting point to get it back
on the right route to Portland, and
thence to its destination.
R. E. Morton, the company's rep-
resentative, arrived Friday and in
stalled the machine. He gave the
novices in this office IL lot Of in
struction as to the care and opera
tion of the machine. Although he
told us a thousand and one things
that we ought to remember, we very
probably have forgotten the most Of
them.
The machine is so unlike the old
one we have discarded and which we
were SO thoroughly familiar with,
we have a feeling thah it is liable to
raech out and kick us on the shins,
or, squirt molten metal over US, or
drop hot slugs in our shoes.
The linotype is a most wonderful
invention. Though we have often
watched one work we never realized
before what a marvel lit is. Large
and heavy in appearance, it has mo-
tions and operations as delicate as
those Of clock. Cam must meet
roller, cog must meet cog, slide
must meet slide all adjusted to
the thousandth Of an inch and timed
to the tiniest fraction Of second.
All these it does automatically and
perfectly, and with the speed Of four
or five hand compositors.
The installation of linotype is a
step forward for this paper and de-
notes prosperous condition of the
community as well. We appreciate
the many congratulations that have
been extended US by our friends and
patrons.
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Ancient knIahtIy Order.

The order of Knights Of Danne-
brog was established in 1919 by yalde-
mar II, according to Danish tradition,
as a memorial Of victory over the
Esthonians. won by the appearance In
the sky of q red banner bearing a
white cross. Historically the order
dates back to 1871 when 1t was found
ed by Christian v. 1t was originally
restricted to so knights and was fam
lily or court decoration. In 1908 1t was
made an order of merit by Frederick
vi and is awarded only for distin-
guished and rneritorious services.
The insignia of the knighthood is
q white enameled Danish cross with
red and gold borders, bearing in the
center the letter w and on the four
arms the Inscription "Gud og Kon-
gen" (for God and King). The ribbon
Is white with red edging. The rnnk is
an honorary one and entities the reeip-
lent to use the title "sir." The rank
and title are not hereditary.
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MEMORIAL HALL IS
WEST0KS PRIDE

w October. 20, 1919. will ever be a
significant date In Weston history up
on which its citizens may reflect, in
asmuch as 1t marked the dedication
Of Memorial HALF
A recreation cekter-a sort OF Hall
of Happy Hours offering equal enjoy
ment and opportunity--was greatly
needed in the community and IT'S cit
izens conceived the idea Of establish
ing such a,structure as a memorial to
the men who served in the recent war,
and likewise to be a monument to the
intrepid pioneers who first settled
| Umatilla county. So far as is known,
1t is the first memorial Of its kind in
| the state Of Oregon. 1t is a wise and
worthy one symbolizing service and
beauty, commemorating the offering
and giving Of lives in service for 9TH
ers and the beauty and idealism that
led them forth.
In the afternoon a pleasing picture
show program furnished amusement
and entertainment. At $40 D, m,
everyone was invited to meet in the
new show room Of the Jones s. Jones
Hardware establishment and partake
of coffee. hot wienies and sandwich
es This hour was one of genial fell
lowship interspersed with joking and
the renewal of old and forming Of new
acqnaintances.
A capacity crowd was present in the
evening to participate in the dedica-
tion ceremonies. Tho hall and rest
rooms were decorated in an attrac-
time manner, while immense fluffy
yellow and white chrysanthemums,
the gift Of the Pendleton Commercial
Club, gave the stage festive appear
ance. These flowers were later sent
to Mrs. Martha Van Wrinkle, Mrs.
Mary Banister, Mrs Sarah McDougal
and John M. OTIarra. all pioneers who
were Ill and unable to attend the sfes-
tivities A large delegation Of Pendle-
ton business men appeared to share
in the rejoicing, a courtesy much ap-
preciated by Weston folk. a The fol-
lowing program was rendered:
Overture--Orc
Address--Marvel IL Watts, Presi-
dent Umatilla County Pioneer Society
| Vocal Solo---Lela g. Sailing.
Address--H. j. Warner, Of Pendle.
| ton.
Reading Gail Miller Williams.
Motion Picture-"T Right to Hap
! pinessl" featuring Dorothy Phillips.
The citizens Of this locality are en-.
tering upon a new phase Of existence
in possessing common meeting
ground of the elders who reclaimed
\ the county from wilderness, and the
youth who went out to fight that the
principles of right and honor might
prevail The. hall will stand for the
highest in community life, for the
state cannot be any stronger, or wiser
or more loyal than the sum Of its VII
lagos.
Great credit is due DR.. r. d., Watts
for his enthusiasm and untirins ef-
forts in behalf OF this worthy enter
prise.
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HERE TO ORGANIZE
NURSING GLASSES.

Miss Stasia, Walsh came to Athena
last Friday afternoon, Is announced,
and organized two classes in home
hygiene and nursing meeting with
pronounced encouragement from both
the women Of Athena. and the girls
Of the high school. Twenty girls
are already enrolled. constituting a
class and fifteen women signed pp
for membership, and doubtless this
class will also come up, to the rel
quired number, twenty. Mrs. w. P.
.Littlcjohn was chosen chairman for
the organization. u, 3
Z, Miss Walsh gave short lecture
and explanatory remarks about the
movement Of nurse-training in the
home and school, which she said is
not merely local affair but is
general throughout the United States
and is under the direction OF the Nat
ional Red Cross. The lessons are
to be free, with the payment Of one
dollar by the student for the text
book used in the course.
A room in the. school building is to
be equipped with the necessary par
aphernalia including two complete
bed outfits, for demonstration, in
teaching the methods Of arranging
beds in the sick room, etc, Mr.. N.
Al. Miller, local furniture dealer, has
generously donated bedsteads and mat
tresses for the class room, and bed
linen and coverings have been sup
piled by others interested. ID
Miss Walsh was accompanied last
Friday by Miss Florence Smiley, coun
ty health nurse, who this week visit
ed the. school and held free clinic
for the examination of local school
children Also in company with her
were Mrs. j. Roy Raley, Mrs. Sam
uel Thompson and Mrs. John Adams,
Of Pendleton.
That the advantages to be derived
from the course are thoroughly ap-
preciated by Athena women, was evid-
enced by the attendance at the initial
and the interest manifested.
The first lessons are given today
at the school house at 1880 for the
adult class and $3.50 for the girls.
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On loads.

"Many stories are extant tending to
show that toads have been found alive
in rocks or in soil deep in the earth;
yet so far as investigated by the writer
in no case has the evidence been at all
conclusive" says A. H. Kirkland in an
article on 1.-THE Garden Toad" In Boys
ife. "On the other hand, eapefhnents
We shown that soadS may be kept
We at least is months sealed UP In
ster or limestone. There u little
!. bt that the toad may live to be
"a ears old. or more.
eAizeugh II lives alone In summer,
M often hibernate in colonies Of
osA dozen or more. In seeding.
<sd:slly BY night, the toad patrols a
fairly well-defined beat: garden and
flower beds are frequented. and par
tisaHIarly the ground under arc lights,
where numerous insects fall fluttering
from the lamps above. When food Is
abundant, as shown by experiments on
foads in cages, the animal eats an
equivalent of four square meals daily,
consisting Of caterpillnrs, cut-worms,
beetles, ants, etc"
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Poisoned BY ink.

I ~
Behind the scenes at the Globe the
ater, where, to the deligh. of all play
goers, Mss Violet vanbrugh has scor-
ed another wonderful success In
Trimmed in Scarlet, the famous ac-
tress told me this amusing story of her
early days.
1--WE were playing Romeo and Jul
let on tour she said. "and one night
IN the poison scene, Juliet found her
self without phiaI. The audience
was waiting. and in despair she
snatched an ink-bottle from the stage
carpenter, and gasping is 1t eTytyf'
rushed on.
''But when the hapless lady raised
the bottle to her lips and tipped 1t
downwsrds, d stream of ink descended
over her chin and down her white
dress. The house yelled at the comi-
cal sight."-London Tit-Bits.
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American Legion to Meet.

All soldiers, sailors and marines of
the past war now residing in Umatilla
county are invited to attend meet
ing of Pendleton Post No. 23 Of the
American Legion to be held Wednes-
day evening, November 5th, at the
county library in Pendieton.
Some of the purposes Of the meet
ing are to elect permanent officers,
who are now temporary; perfect
plans for membership campaign and
means Of assisting the Red Cross in
its membership drive and to discuss
plans for an Armistice Day ceIebra-
ton and to explain the objects. and
purposes Of the Legion to those not
entirely familiar with the organiza-
tion.
The committee in charge Is at
tempting to arrange for a speaker of
prominence for the csssasion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31
kim Of Poor Penmen.


4 The palm for ifiegibtlity Is generally
awarded ID the iate Horace Greeley,
Int In oiir o9h land probably Lecky
was king Of Impossible penmen.
I There are veteran comp0sitors alive
WIN remember setting up his History
Of Morals. Those who could deeipter
the manuscript were more priced than
their rivals wno took Arabic and Hin
dustani in their stride.
TO inaster Lecky the men were
allowed to take home dubious felios
and poncer them in privacy. They say
taat the authir was. In printing circles,
the best cursed man Of the century,
London Chronicle.
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AUTO SK|DS into
TRAN|!|TWQ| Q| DEAD

John d. Robinson, proprietor Of
the Domsstic laundry, and Dr.. g. IS
i Hoisington, Pendleton physician were
killed Wednesday, ALMOST instantly
I and Frank Sailing, former county clerk
was badly injured when the auto
mobile in which sMr. Sailing was TAX
ing them to a meeting Of the Knights
Templar ip Walla Walla ran info an
incoming Walla Walla train al the
grade crossing at Sake station, four
miles east Of Pendleton.
a long row. Of poplar tgeeea bor-
derfng on the road at the crossing
hid the approaching. train from the
men in sthe 'car and it was not until
they were almost in the track and the
train driving down on the car that
they discovered their danger. Mr..
Sailing used all his brakes and turned
the car to ns;side sYf the mad, bntait
skidded soti the track swhera I'll struck
yhe J9hger Of the engine, telesc0ping
the car and tossing 1t to one side,
burying the three men under the
wTeckage. ys, N ,5 4.
Other members Of the party Of Pen
ston Masons were near, and
ok the occupants Of the wrecked car
the hispital ], Both Mr. Robinson
I'D Dir. Hoisington, however, died,
n the way. Mr.. Sailing was badly cut
bout. the head but not dangerously
urt. Fractures Of the skull caused
ath Of both Mr. Robinson who was
citing in the back seat and DR.. Hois-
Nngton, who was sitting in the front
seat with the driver.
Both men were prominent in bust
ness affairs in Pendleton. Mr.. Rob-
inson had been active in business
life in that city for many years. He
is survived by his widow and one
son, Donald, lately returned from
service IN the United States Navy.
pr. Hoisington is survived by his
widow and q daughter, Marion.
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Still, the United States will haE
certain obligations toward the RES q
the world even though they are j
specifically expressed in tre4 r
world peace.
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That this fad Of wearing wooden
shoes is not to become generally pop
ular Is the earnest prayer Of the man
who lives In the fiat directly under.
meath /
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31

Poker chips have gone up until It is
said to be impossible TO play penny
ante any more.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31

4 Using automobiles as deadly weap
ons Is much too common.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31

/ Price fixing would be less confusing
II 4@ices wokd stay fixed
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There is skeleton 10 many cold
storage plant. l5
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31

Somewhere there must be good
citizen who has not plan Of his own
for saving the railroads.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31

Labor cannot al IN to, ,loaf on It's
job. m IL ~
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1919-10-31

Uncle Sans keen hunt for concealed
sugar shows that somebody has a
sweet tooth. Il
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In these days Of meat scarcity the
wo,f Z szrs9 10 come to the donr.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-06
The Magic of Wonderland

President Wilson wove a tenderly human
touch into the experience of his "visitin' round"
in England when he left the pomp and crcum-
stance Of brilliant ceremonials in London to 60
to Carlisle, there to pay the tribute of flial af-
lection to the memory of his mother and grand
father in their old home.
More than any other word in the English
language having to do with mortals, mother"
has magic that evokes the best there is in man.
1t is word that embraces In its significance
love- home, self-foreetfulness and devotion of
the highest type. Thousands of men born of
good mothers have turned out to be wholly I'M
worthy of the women who bore and reared
them, but it is doubtful if there ever was son
of such mother who was not responsive to
some appeal'to his better manhood When the
son is living honor and an acknowledged
debtor to his mother. as President Wilson is,
the nober instincts of all mankind applaud and
all good men are moved by such incidents as
those in which the president figured in Carlisle
Motherhood, always held in reverence in
Christian lands, has taken on more beautiful
significance than ever before in the last four
years Men have carried their concept of it
nearer to that of divinity and in doing so have
themselves come more under the potent swa'
of that Cody estate. At the shrine of mothers
memory a son. whatever his station in life be-
comes a boy again. President Wilson became
just that. and the yearn that moved him was
shared by all other good men, whether their
mothers be living or gone. near or far gray
haired or in &he prime of their womanhood-
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-06
The President at the Vatican.

Only sentimental Importance can attach to
the visit of the president to the Vatican but
that sentiment can hardly fail to have its due
effect on the progress of history. The interview
between president and pope is said to have
lasted half an hour, and it is impossible that any
detailed discussion of world relations could take
place in that short time. Significance of the
visit will rest on the order of the procession,
from the Quirinal to the Vatican. AS the head
of great church organization, and the spiritual
guide for millions of people resident in all parts
Of the world, Benedict has an interest in the
affairs of humanity that can not be gansaid.
While he is denied any temporal authority, the
political influence of the church in some lands
is quite as great as its spiritual. Especially
will His Holiness be concerned with the future
of the Catholics of Austria Hungary, Bohemia,
Poland, Belgium and other of the countries in
which the church numbers its great member
ship. Mr.. Wilson's presence at the Vatican
must therefore be interpreted as an expression
of disinterested friendship on the part Of
America towards the pope, and as such likely
to have its reflection at Versailles. 1t is merely
a pledge of our devotedness to the square deal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-06
The Nations War Bill

1t appears from figures compiled by the SEN
ate committee on appropriations that congress
for the fiscal years 1918 and 1919 appropriated
and authorized contract expenditures for the
prosecution of the war with Germany aggregat-
ing some $4,000 100000. Contract cancellations
and various other deductions made possible by
the armistice will bring the figures OF actual eN-
penditure by the United States on account Of
The war down to about S., SO0, 100000.
This for two years is a sum ten times the
money cost of the civil war to the northern
ltates during four years. with a fourth OF the
present population of the United States. 1t is
more than FIVE times the cost OF the Napoleonic
wars to Great Britain, extending over period
Of 20 years. 1t represents cost per year
more than double that incurred by Germany or
any other chief belligerent in Europe. 1t is
Al amount exceeding the entire wealth of the
-s$tion as late as the year 1870.
So great financial sacrifice for the time
given has never at another period been made
by any nation and has not been made by any
tther nation at this time. But it brought the
war to victorious end with quickness which
has dazed the whole world, and particularly the
enemy world That is and will continue to be
the ample justification of so unprecedented an
expenditure, no matter what time will reveal OF
the extravagance and waste necessarily attend
ine the vast and improvised outpouring of the
bstlbt'l substanes.- New York World.