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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
NEARLY 100 TARIFF
CHANGES ARE ASKED

Washington, D. C.--Applications to
the tariff commission for action under
the flexible tariff provisions Of the
new Fordney-M Cumber law now total
nearly 100. More than half Of these
have been received since the publica.
tion Of regulations governing proce.
dure before the commission last week
Most of the applications are for
changes in duty under Section s15 Of
the new law. which authorizes the
president to increase or decrease
duties by not more than 80 per cent
There are a few applications for the
imposition Of the retaliatory duties IN.
der Section 316 relating to unfair
methods of competition in the importa.
tion of foreign goods and under Sec.
tion 317 relating to discrimination
of other countries against commerce
OF the United States.
Il was stated by the tariff commits
sion that preliminary investigation
Of some o: the more important appli-,
cations may ts completed with
about week. No hearing on anyz6f
the applications are in prospect be-
fore December and possibly not before
January. Several months will elapse
before the commission is prepared to
make any recommendations to the
president for changes in duties.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
REACE CONFERENCE AT
LAUSANNE POSTPONED

London.--As result OF the new
situation created in Constantinople by
the demand Of Rafet Pasha, that the
allied military occupation of the city
cease, the peace conference called to
be held at Lausanne November Is has
been postponed, possibly for a fort
night, 1t was announced here.
It Is stated in authoritative circles
that In no circumstance will the Brit
ish point of view regarding the pres.
ence OF allied troops in Constantinuple
be changed. The British intend to up
hold the Mudania armistice agreement
and remain In the neutral zone with
their troops.
II the Angora government, however,
desires to send civil administrative
officers to Chanak. Gallipoli and Con-
stantinople, there will be no objection,
1t is declared.
So far as learned, the sultan has
not abdicated. It is believed the
British authorities are taking meas.
ures to protect him and the prince,
his heir.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
FreeWater Times
Editor Passes On

Funeral services for S.B.Sanderson,
editor and publisher of the Freewater
Times, who died at his home tfeve
Saturday evening as the result of
blood poisoning, were held in the
Federated church Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
The Rev. Mr.. Bleakney Of Whit
man college was in charge of the
services and was assisted by the
Rev. H. S. Slower, local pastor. In
terment was made in the Odd Fellows
cemetery at Walla Walla.
The death of Mr.. Sanderson was
a shock to his friends. He had been
i'll but short time. He was "a years
old at the time of his death, and is
survived by a widow and three child
rem. His mother, Mrs. D. C. Sander
son, brother, George Sanderson, anil
a sister, Mrs. R. E. Bean, all of Free
water or vicinity, survive him. An
other brother, Charles B. Sanderson.
lives at Seattle. Mr.. Sanderson was
prominent in community affairs and
had many friends who are deeply
grieved at his early deatl,. He had
lived there for IS years.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
Watts Elected
Mayor Of City.

Interest in the city election centered
| in the election Of mayor and the bond
measures. M. L. Watts was elected
Mayor over w. T. Mcleod, he recAi :
ing 1877 votes to 40 for Mr.. Mcleod.
The bond issue carried by big ma
jority.
I Mr.. Watts was the regular nominee
for mayor. having received the unan-
imous vote of the mass meeting
held to nominate candidates for city
Offices. Mr.. Mcleod was nominated
for councilman at the meeting, and
it is understood that he never gave
his consent to make the race for ma
yor. His name together with R. A..
Thompson, and Reed Hill, for coun-
cilmen, were written in on the bal
lots as they were cast.
The fact that the bond measures
carried without OPPOSITION to speak Of
is source Of satisfaction to the Of
ficials who have to do with munich
pal financial affairs. The bonds we.e
voted at a previous special election
and carried, but the vote was so
light that bonding companies advised
that the issue be again referred to
the municipal electorate at the gen
eral election.
The result of the city election is
as follows:
Mayor-M. L. Watts, 1877; W. T.
Mcleod, 40.
Councilmen-A. w. Logsdon, 1877;
w. T. Mcleod, 1871; O. O. Stephens,
1856; R. A. Thompson, Al; Reed Hill,
SO; scattering votes IL. Logsdon, Nc
Leod and Stephens, receiving the
highest number of votes, are elected.
City Treasurer-E e. A. Zerba, pres
ent incumbent, 1913.
City Recorder--B. B. Richards,
present incumbent, 1S1.
MEASURES
Governing Indebtedness and Finan-
ces-Yes, 1876: No, 27.
Issuance of Bonds and Validating
Indebtedness Yes, 1877; No, 26.
Provision Governing Claims--Yes,
I25; No, 26.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
ARMISTICE DAY PICTURE

For Armistice Day the Standard
Theatre has specially fine picture
program to offer in the evening. Dor
othy Dalton, supported by Rodolph
Valentino and a superb Paramount
Player cast will be seen in "Moran Of
the Lady Lefty" This is one Of the
pictures that has recently been de-
clared by critics to be a wondrously
well produced story of the sea, in
which Miss Dalton and Mr.. Valentino
have parts well adapted to their tall
ent. And do not overlook the splen-
did picture coming to the Standard
Sunday night, when Priscilla Dean
comes in "Wild Honey" Here are two
big. super pictures that have recently
been played at advanced prices, that
were purchased so that the Standard
can screen them at regular admission
prices pictures that merit packed
houses, both Of them.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM
AT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Commencing at II O clock tomor-
row afternoon, an Armistice Day
program will be given at High
school auditorium under auspices Of
Athena Weston American Legion
Post.
The principal speaker for the
occasion will be Rev. o. H. Holmes
of Walla Walla. The program COM
prises numbers by local singers
drills and exercises by grade pupils
readings and orchestral music.
In the evening the Post will give a
dance at Legion Hall, good music is
assured and pleasant time is an
ticipated. Tho program at the audi
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
.. S. ARMY SUPREME 4
IN AVIATION FIELD.
Army Plane Feat in Non Stop
Dash Puts America Ahead
Of All Other Nations.

Washington, D. G. ~ The United
States army now stands supreme In
aviation among the nations Of the
world.
The remarkable flight OF Lieuten-
ants MacReady and Kelly, from San
Diego, CAL, to Indianapolis, Ind, a
cross-country trip, Of 210O miles. took
from the British flag the worlds rec.
ord for distance In an airplane and
marked up another triumph for the
army air service.
The army now holds the worlds rec.
ord for distance, duration. altitude and
speeding in the air, in addition to rev.
eral high marks for speed over meas
ured courses.
An official statement said the dar.
Ing pilots had Travelled 2l00 miles be.
fore engine trouble forced them to de.
scend at Fort Benjamin Harrison. In
diana. The previous distance record
was said to be 1896 miles. established
by the British flyers, Alcock and
Brown. when they flew across the At
lantic.
The air service stated that another
nonstop flight from coast to coast
would be attempted in the near fu.
ture.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
ATHENA CIVIC CLUB
WILL PLANT TREES

An interesting session of the Civic
club was that held Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. H. /. Watts, president, in
the chair. Mrs. E. C. Prestbye, sec
retary, was present for the first time
since the summer vacation, her posi-
tion being filled during her absence
by Mrs. /. L. Michener.
Mrs. Watts gave a detailed ac-
count of her interview with County
Agricultural Agent Fred Bennion, in
regard to re-planting the city park
to trees and shrubs. Mr.. Bennion,
who was to have given talk at the
meeting Tuesday was obliged to Be
in Portland. The committe Of five, al
ready appointed as the tree committee
and consisting of Mrs. Boyd, Mrs.
Hill, Mrs. Belts, Mrs. LeGrow and
Mrs. Dell, was augmented by appoint
ment of five other ladies', as fol-
lows MRS. H. A. Barrett, Mrs. Sam
uel Haworth, Mrs. j. e. Walter, Mrs.
A. H. Mcintyre and Mrs. r. A. Thorn
pson, These ten will meet next Sat-
urday afternoon at the home Of the
president, Mrs. Watts, and confer
in regard to the early planting of the
trees, which is advised by Mr.. Ben.
MON to be done this month, and he
has consented to be present at the
planting. The club is also asking the
assistance and cooperation Of the
Commercial club in the enterprise.
A short program consisting Of a
paper on Thanksgiving" by Mrs. E.
G. Rogers, and a reading by Mrs,
Watts, preceded refreshments, Mrs.
B. D. Tharp, Mrs. H. A. Barrett, Mrs.
E. c. Prestbye, Mrs. G. L. McFadden
and Mrs. J. G. Walter, acting as host
esses,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
FAREWELL BANQUET

A farewell banquet was rendered
DR.. C. H. Smith, retiring command
er of Athena Weston American Le-
gion post, Wednesday night at K. Of
P. Hall by members Of the post. DR..
Smith, who with his family, is
leaving for Portland to reside, has
been active in post affairs and was
a local leader in the work Of secur-
ing congressional action on the sold
ier's bonus measure, and in advising
ex-service men as to their rights in
vocational training and insurance.
Twenty-Five members Of the post
were present at the banquet.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
COAST HEALTHIEsT PLACE
Has The Lowest Infant Mortality In
the Country.

San Francisco. California, Wash.
ington and Oregon are the three
healthiest states in the union from an
infant mortality standpoint, while San
Francisco carried off the palm for
three consecutive years. ending with
1921, for having the fewest deaths of
Infants born alive OF any city OF it's
size In the nation. the state board OF
health stated In special report.
Washington and Oregon even excel
California when II comes to an alb.
sence of health risks to infants, the
report said. Although the Seattle
deaths were two for each 1000 last
year, whereas the San Francisco
deaths were 81, the Washington in
fant has what might be literally term.
ed the best chance in the world" for
gurgling his or her way into the pink.
est and healthiest sort of childhood.
In Portland there were but 4S infant
deaths to each 1000 Of the population
last year, and the state OF Oregon az
large Is almost meek and neck with
Washington In the race for first hon.
ors as the infants paradise.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
MRS. ISABELLE MCINTYRE
LAID TO REST, SUNDAY

Mrs. Isabelle Mcintyre, pioneer
resident Of this county died last Fri
day night at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. e. Potts at Helix. She
had been i'll for several months and
her death was not unexpected. All
of her nine children were present at
her bedside. They are A. G. Mcintyre
and d. N. Mcintyre Of Helix, M. G..
Mcintyre of Athena; Peter Mcintyre
and Duncan Mcintyre of Alberta, Mrs.
w. E. Potts, Helix, Mrs. e. J. Taylor,
Alberta; Mrs. Mary McPhail, Alberta,
and Mrs. Margaret Pickell, The
Dalles
The funeral was held in Athena
at 2 p. m. Sunday afternoon, the SER
vices being from the Christian church
with Rev. w. A. Gressman of Pendle-
ton dfficiating.
Mrs. McIntyre's husband, Archi-
hald Mcintyre died "a years ago.
A large number Of friends and
relatives from all parts of the county
gathered to pay their last respects
to the departed, and the tributes o.
flowers were beautiful and profuse.
Mrs. Mcintyre was "a pioneer oil
this county, having lived in this vici-
nifty for thirty years, and by her low
ing kindness and thoughtfulness of
others had endeared herself to all
who knew her. AS expressed by Mr..
Gresham. "Her love for others and
her words of kindness were like unto
that of the Master" She had been
in declining health for several months
and her death was not unexpected.
Obituary
Isabella Campbell was born in Bun
nessan, Scotland, August 1st., 1888
and died near Athena. Oregon, Nov
ember 8, 1922. At the age Of ten
years she came to Canada with her
parents, where in 1856 she was mar
ried to Archibald Mcintyre. Thirty
years ago the family removed to
Umatilla county, Oregon. Mr.. Nc
Intyre died here twenty four years
ago. Five sons and four daughters
survive her. One son died in infancy
and another son, John, died four
years ago. She is also survived by 3s
grandchildren and Fl great grand
children. She was a member Of the
Presbyterian church until after COM
ing to Oregon, when she united with
the Christian church.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
ATHENA ys. HERMIsToN

Tomorrow, Arlnistice Day, at 2:3O
in the afternoon, Athena high school
will battle with the fast Hermiston
high school team on the Athena grid
iron. The Hermiston team has not
been defeated this season, and won
over Pendleton by one point. Last
year, in whirlwind finish, Hermis-
ton won from Athena by the score
of s to 0,'fn what stands as the best
game of football ever seen in the
West end town. 1t will be battle of
Drawn and wits tomorrow, and
Coach Basler's men are in the pink
of condition for the fray.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
Bank Deposits VIII Be paid Back

Olympia, Wash. the supreme court
allowed claims of Northern Pacific
railway employees against the Scandi
nayian-American bank Of Tacoma for
deposits made on their personal ac-
counts January 16, 1921, the day be-
fore the bank closed. The decision az.
firmed original findings Of Judge e.
M. Card Of Pierce county and reversed
his order granting new trial on
errors OF law.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
THOMPSON IN WRECK

f R. A. Thompson experienced his
first automobile wreck Sunday, when
driving Ford Sedan up from Pen
dleton, arrangement of the steer
ing gear caused the machine to vcer
to the roadside and go over me en-
bankment fThe Sedan struck on its
right side and was damaged consid-
erably. Glass was broken, one side
caved in and the front axle beDt@M Mr..
Thompson escaped injury. n
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
U. s. Debt Cut Three Billion.

Washington, D. C.--En the past three
years the American public debt has
been reduced by over three and half
billion dollars. A tabulation made
public by Secretary Mellon shows that
since August 81. 1919. when the debt
reached its peak Of s2s,5s6.7ol, ,46s.o1,
the treasury has made almost unin-
terrupted progress in its reduction nm
til on October 81, 1921, It stood at
$2s,O77.7ss,sss.se."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
TURKEY SHOOT

Z A very successful turkey shoot was
held by the Legion rifle club on the
range south of town, Sunday fore
noon flight turkeys and one goose
went to expert rifle shots. Next
Sunday at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
a shoot for turkeys and geese win be
held, and all who desire, whether
members Of the rifle club or not, are
invited to participate in the shoot.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
Ex-KAIsER IS MARRIED
Princess Hernrfone Of Reuss Bride Of
Former German Emperor.

- 49, r~''-'~-' -~---F
Doorn. Holland.-The German ex-
emperor and Princess Hermione OF
Reuss were married Sunday at the
house Of Doom, where the lord abides
in exile. This second venture was
a strange contrast with that day in
1881 when, as crown prince, he we'd
ded Augusta Victoria, daughter Of
Grand Duke Frederick Of Schleswig.
Hoistein.
Several Of the offspring Of that first
union were present to set the seal OF
family approval to the new alliance.
There were two ceremonies. a civil
contract drawn up and sighed by "Wil
helm II" and "Hermione, Reuss." as
they affixed their names; the second.
a religious ceremony, conducted By the
ex-court chaplain, Dr.. vogel, accord.
ing to the Lutheran rites.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
Apple Growers Ask For Cars.

Wenatchee, Wash.-Four hundred
fruit growers, representing practically
all OF the 1000 orchardists in north
central Washington, met here and
sitter discussing present critical condi-
lions adopted resolutions addressed to
President Harding and the interstate
commerce commission, asking that
steps be taken to save 500 carloads OF
apples endangered by failure to obtain
cars for shipping.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
APPLE HARVEST ENDED

Apple harvest in the Milton Free
water district was brought to an end
last week, when the crop. was re-
ported to be in storage or shipped.
The district had large crop of ap-
Piles this season. Prices were lower
than quoted year ago.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
44.186 Rural Mall Routes,

Washington.--In resume Of the
rural mail service, the postofflce de
partment reports that the number Of
routes has grown from So In 1907, tc
44,1ss. with a mileage Of 1,1s0.44s
miles. Oregon has 2s5 routes which
cover 1854 miles. Washington has
Ss2 routes, including 14,7es miles
Idaho has 21e foutes and 577e miles
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10

Lloyd George unopposed In District.
London. - Former Prime Minister
David Lloyd George was returned un.
opposed as member Of parliament for
the carnarvon district
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
CAESARIAN OPERATIONS

The second Caesarian operation to
be performed in Walla Walla hos
pital within the past week was that
of Wednesday,, when a son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hammitt, Of
Freewater.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10

Athens Ex-King Constantine win
be charged with responsibility for the
recent disaster to Greek forces III Aa,a
Minor and will be given an opportun-
ny to come to Greece to prove his
innocence.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10

In Washington senatorial election
returns from 2,304 precincts out OF
2,446 in the state give Dill 1877 ,597
and Miles Poindexter, his republican
opponent, 1921.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
JIMMY FOG HERE

Mr.. Jimmy Fog came over the hill
from Pine Creek Tuesday night, after
hanging over the Columbia river val
ley for several days, and remained
with us all day Wednesday.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10

Tornado Kills Four and Injuries Fifty.
Drumright, 0kla.--Four persons are
known to have been killed. SO were
injured, some seriously. and many are
missing as the result Of tornado.
~hich struck southwest Of here.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
CARD OF THANKS

For all the kindness and assistance
rendered us during the illness and
death of our beloved mother, Isabella
Mcintyre, we are deeply grateful.
THE FAMILY
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
DUCKS AND GEESE COMING

River points report that wild ducks
and geese are beginning to arrive in
large numbers from the north. Sports
men are looking forward to excellent
hunting Of migratory fowl this sea-
son
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10
MOTOR SCHOOL

A two-day motor school, held un-
der the auspices Of McClintock &
Simpson, at Pendleton, is announced
for Monday and Tuesday, November
1914.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1922-11-10

The eAthena Press calculates in the
homes ofreadefs who reside in the
heart Of the Great umstilla Wheat
Belt, and they have money to spend
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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1922-03-04
Sieuen siendo comenta-
das las reveIaciones del
diputado Connally
Lo que diio IN editorial del
Washington Post" sObre
la suerte del gobierno
actual de Mexico
Per John Duncan PAGE.

Se--;-,o F.p~~.c! pe-c Ii PEENSA"
WASHINGTON. mario S.-I re-
conocirnienco del Presidents Obres6n
70 esran impidiendo los !nteUeses pc
trole-os ancr.canos. Tai fu& el car
90 que h.zo Tom Coaually. repTesen-
tante por q, i dist-ito de Texas, en-
81 snguaso discurso sobre las re!a-
Clones maxico-americ2nas. asunto de
Que L.A PRENSA m dado cuert2 con
gran amplit05.
El orador h;zo en- IA C&tnara dc Re
nresentanres "A declaration de que las
condolences del reconociuisnto del so
biern0 de OoreS5u - reducen = un
SOLO rurso. cue Is Fl siEutente: ME
xico pueac no naponer cont-.hucio-
nas Q las companias retrolera5 que
ope~an rr su tc-ritor!o?.
A-araado IA actitud asum.da Por 2!
Danar;arnento de EStado de que 81 -
coroetn. .rn.o GeHsnds principa.mente
do n coni.ci6n 6e que 10 Sc co2t!S-
oucn laS p-optedades amer:canas, NJ,
Corru,iv declara que ainSdn p2@o pc
t-oIero So ha corc:scado en- aho :
medic Que tiene de sxis1eac:a q ac-
tual regimen.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1922-03-04
DESEA RECONOCER Ell
JAPGN AL GOBIERNO
DEL SOVIET
Da a conocer ell gobierno nj.
pom las condolences para
eI Teconocim;enfo

TOXIC MARIO 3.-De fueates auto
r;zadas Sc sabe que eI Jap6n Sc en-
cuentra dispuesto reconocer al Co
b!e-no del Soviet. de Rusia, bajo de-
terminadas condolences.
4 este respecto ,se sabe que los de-
Iegados japoneses a Ia propuesta con-
ferencia economical de Genova, estan
recibiendo instrucciores sobre el par
ticular, que pronto quedaran tern1i-
nadas.
Sc dice que el Jap6n probablemen-
te presentar4 dos principales dcman-
das: a saber:
Que el Soviet rcconozca las obliga-
clones exteriores de los pasados go
biernos dc ':u,!a. V q,n rar.::t:te u
seguridad de las vidas Y propiedades
de los cHtra-jrTos on aql.ei pafs
81 estas demandas son aceptadas
por el Gobierno de Lenine Y cimp''-
das cxact2mente, el Jap6n Sc lialIara
dispuesto rsconocer dicho Gcbierno.
Alan Zeminov, lide:. anti-bolshevi-
ki que sali6 hoy de Kobe bordo del
buque de Ia Emperatriz de Russia,
anunci6 antes de embarcarse que iba
los Estados Unidos, con el caracter
de refusiado politico, y que perMane-
cerfa aIli hasta que Sc presentara un
tempo oportupo para regresar a Ru-
sia y levantar de nuevo un ejercito
anti-bolsheviki.