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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04

Small glnsslikc. irregular clrclcts OF
some crystnlllzed mineral ARE occasion.
ally found In the mountains OF Wales.
nnd concerning these the Welsh people
have some curious supcrstltlons. Some
believe that they ARE formed Ia the
body of u snake ns soon ns lac reaches
the age of loo years. Will. others de
clare that they are formed "of froth
and venom" when two large male
snake. meet. Camden. the great Eng,
llsh historian and antiquarian. says:
1T II usual for snakes To approach on
81 Johns eve aud 10y joining heads 10.
gether aud kissing To form n kind of
bubble. which passes through the snake
aud Immediately hardens till II rescm.
bles glass ring Whoever hnds one
of these rings will ever after prosper"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04

There IL bell In Tokyo, Japan,
which II made from tobacco pipes.
SO says the legend inscribed around
the outside IA four languages. English.
French. German aud japanese.
The English version runs ~ follows:
This bell. east In the city of Tokyo,
japan, dec. 10. 1902. by Tsida Sen. II
made from the metal of tobacco pipes
of more than thousand men. once
slaves. now free men"
The story IL that In 1872 woman
missionary from America waged war
on tobacco smoking aud persuaded
over a thousand men 10 forswcnr the
habit. They therefore had no further
use for their metal pipes, which were
melted down nnd east IN the form OF
n bell. The metal resembles bronze.
and tho bell has u pleasant musical
ring
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04

When Baron Bramwell was once sit.
ting ON the crown side ON the south
Wales circuit counsel for the defense
In certain case asked leave TO ad.
dress the Jury In Welsh. The case be.
ing simple one. permission was given
without demur. He said but very few
words. The baron also did not think
much comment was necessary, but was
somewhat startled by a prompt verdict
Of acqulttal.
What was IT," he afterward In.
Qulred. that Mr.. l.. said to the juryf'
"Oh. he just said. This case. gentle
men, lies In a nutshell. You see your
selves exactly how II stands. The
Judge Is an Englshman, the prosecut.
Ing counsel ls an Engllshman, the com.
plainnnt IL an Englishman, but you are
Welsh, and am Welsh and the pris-
oncr il Welsh. Need soy moref I
leave II all 20 you
II Il scarcely necessary to mention,
says the writer Of Some Legal Reml-
nlscences," that Baron Bramwell did
not allow the experiment 20 be repeat
ed OF addressing the jury In language
which he did not understand.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office OF the Recorder of the City of
ST. Johns. Oregon, until May 8, iso6,
at o'clock p. M, for the improvement
OF Lively street from the north line OF
Thompson street to the south line OF
catlin street in the manner provided by
Ordinance No. oI, subject to the pro-
visions of the Charter and Oriin.
ances Of the City OF ST. Johns, and the
plans. specifications and estimates Of the
city engineer on file, as amended by Or
dinance No. 81.
Bids must be strictly in accordance
with printed blanks which will be fur
nished on application at the Office Of the
Recorder OF the City OF ST. Johns, and
said improvement must be completed on
or before sixty days from the date of
last publication Of notice for proposals
for said work.
No proposals or bids will be considered
unless accompanied by certified check
payable to the order Of the Mayor Of the
City of ST. Johns, certified by respon-
sible bank, for an amount equal to ten
per cent OF the aggregate proposals.
The right to reject any and all bids is
hereby reserved.
w. l.. THoRNDYKR,
Recorder of the City of St. Johns.
Published in the St. Johns Review April
20, az and May I, 1906.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
II Is Dangerous to Neglect a c, ID.

How often do we hear it. re-
marked; It's only a coid," and a
few days later learn that the man
is on his back with pneumonia.
This is such common occurrence
that a cold, however slight, should
not be disregarded. Chamberlain's S
Cough Remedy counteracts any
tendency of cold to result in pnen-
monia, and has gained its great
and extensive sale by its
prompt cures of this most common
ailment. 1t always cures and is
pleasant TO take. For sale by Jack
sons Pharmacy.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
RESOLUTION
Notice Is hereby given that at the
meeting Of the Council Of the
City of st. Johns. Oregon, held
on the first day Of MAY, A.
d. 1900, the following resolu-
lion was adopted:

RESOLVED. That the Council of the
City Of St. Johns, Oregon. deems II ex-
redient aud proposes to improve Chi
cago street from the north line OF
Hayes street to the south line Of Portland
Boulevard In the following manner, to
wit:
The improvement of said Chicago street
shall consist Of grading full width of the
street and establishing the sidewalk
grade. Said improvement to be made
in accordance with the Charter and Or
dinances Of the City of st. Johns, and
the plans, specifications and estimates OF
the City Engineer, filed in the Office
OF the Recorder Of the City OF St. Johns.
The cost of said improvement of said
Chicago street to be assessed as pro-
vided by the city charter upon the prop
erty specially and peculiarly benefited
thereby and which Is hereby declared to
be all the lots, parts thereof, and parcels
Of land within a line 100 feet from the
outside line Of each side Of said Chicago
street.
The Engineers estimate of the prob
able cost for the improvement Of said
Chicago street Is f4,5io.A.
The plans, specifications and estimates
Of the City Engineer for the improve.
ment Of said Chicago street are hereby
adopted.
RESOLVED: That the City Recorder
Of the City Of St. Johns be, and Is, here
by directed TO give notice of the pro-
posed improvement of said Chicago
street as provided by the city charter.
Remonstrances against the above i'm
provemcnt may be filed in writing with
the undersigned within IS days from the
date Of the first publication Of this
notice.
BY order Of the Council.
w. l.. THoRSDyKR.
City Recorder.
Published In the st, Johns Review May
4, ~ and rs, 1906.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the Recorder OF the City of
St. Johns, Oregon, until May s, 1905,
at 4 O'Clock p. m, for the improvement
OF Catlin street, from the east line of
Lively street to Jersey street in the man
ner provided by Ordinance No. 90, sub
ject to the provisions of the charter aud
ordinances Of the City of ST. Johns, and
the plans, specifications and estimates of
the city engineer on file, as amended BY
Ordinance No. So.
Bids must be strictly in accordance
with printed blanks which will be fur
nished on application Of the Office of the
Recorder Of the City of Sc. Johns, and
said Improvement must be completed ON
or before sixty days from the date of last
publication of notice for proposals for
said work.
No proposals or bids will be considered
unless accompanied bv a certified check
payable to the order OF the Mayor Of the
City OF ST. Johns, certified by respon-
sibie bank, for an amount equal to ten
per cent of the aggregate proposals.
The right to reject any and all bids
is hereby reserved.
By order of the City Council.
W. l.. THoRSDyKR,
Recorder OF the City of St. Johns.
in the ST. Johns Review April
40, az and May 4, 1906.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
SUMMONS.

In the Circuit Court of the State of Ore,
gon, County OF Multnomah.
Lizzie Debord, Plaintiff,
George II. DeBord, Defendant.
To George ii. DeBord, the above named
defendant
In the name of the State of Oregon,
you are hereby summoned and required
to appear and answer the complaint
filed against you in the above entitled
suit on OF before the 2d day of June,
1890, which is after six weeks have ex-
pired from the date of the first publica-
ton Of this summons. II is prescribed
in the order for the publication of sum
mons that the summons be published for
six successive weeks, and said order was
made and dated the 10th day Of April.
1906, aad the first publication thereof
is made the aoth day OF April, 1890: aud
il you fail to appear and answer, the
plaintiff will apply to the court for the
relief prayed for in her said complaint
to-wit: That the bonds OF matrimony
heretofore and now existing between the
plaintiff and defendant be dissolved.
Second: That plaintiff be awarded the
care and custody of their minor child,
Oracle DeBord. Third; For tao.oo per
month alimony. Fourth: For seventy
five dollars attorney fees and costs and
disbursements of this suit; and for such
other further OF different relief as shall
seem equitable.
This summons is published once week
for six successive weeks in the St. Johns
Review by order OF the Honorable Judge
Alfred SeArs, judge OF the above entitl d
court, made the 10Th day of April, 1915
II. Denlinger and Thad w, vreel and,
Attorneys for the plaintiff.
Ana Chamber of Commerce.
First insertion April 10, 1890; last inser-
ton June I, 1906.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
RESOLUTION
Notice Is hereby given that at the
meeting Of the Cit, Council Of
the City Of 81. Johns, Oregon,
held on the first d y Of May,
A. d. 1900. the following
resolution VS. adopted.

R.soLvgp: That the Council Of the
City OF 81. Johns, Oregon, deems u ex.
street from the northerly line OF Hayes
street from the westerly line Of Bur-
lington street To the easterly line of Ma.
pie street In the following manner, To
wit:
shall consist of grading full width oi
the street aud establishing the sidewalk
grade, Said improvement To be made In
accordance with the charter and ordi-
nances OF the City Of 81. Johns, aud the
plans, specifications and estimates OF
the city engineer. filed In the Office of
the Recorder OF the City Of 81. Johns.
The cost Of said improvement Of said
Hayes street 10 be assessed as provided
by the city charter upon the property
specially aud peculiarly benefited
thereby and which is hereby declared to
he all the lots, parts thereof, aud parcels
OF land within a line loo feet from the
outside line OF each side OF said Hayes
street.
The engineers estimate Of the probable
cost for the Improvement OF the said
Hayes street Is fs.o5o.s5.
The plans. specifications aud estimates
Of the City Engineer for the improve
ment OF said Hayes street are hereby
adopted.
RESOLVED; That the City Recorder
OF the City OF 81. Johns be, and is.
hereby directed To give notice OF the
proposed improvement Of said Hayes
street as provided by the City Charter.
Remonstranees against the above im-
provement may be filed in writing with
the undersigned within IS days from the
date Of the first publication Of this
notice.
By order OF the council.
W, l.. THoRsDyKR.
City Recorder.
Published in the St. Johns Review May
an and IS, 1890.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
starting Tight scresss.

To start tight screw press the
screwdrlyer nrmly Ia place with one
hand. but do not turn IL, Then take
hold OF Il sideways with dat Jawed
pliers ms close TO the head OF the screw
rs possible aud turn Il with them. A
hand wise Is better than pliers. Leave
Just enough OF the tip OF the screw
driver outside the wise 10 ill the slot Of
the screw, but no more. This reduces
the danger of breaking or bending .
badly tempered serewdriyer to a mini.
mum.-s Scientific American.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Msds Baron s,-ub.a.

Baron steuben was known as the
rud.st, toughest. most unciyil aud dis
courteous officer Ia the Revolutionary
army, lie spoke English To some ex'
tent that IL. he knew most OF the
oalhs aud eApletiycs and had other
words enough 10 string them together
but when little excited he would
burst forth into u most extraordinary
mixture of German. French aud Eng
lish and Ia this polyglot composition
would abuse everybody In hearing
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Laughed First.

what Is the matter. darlingr' asked
the concerned mother when her small
sou came 10 her In tears.
We'll, you see. mummy, daddy was
hanging u picture. and he dropped Il.
and II fell ON his toe"
But that is nothing to cry about"
cried the mother cheerily. You should
have laughed AT that. sonny"
Il did. mummy" responded her
small son regretfully.-London Globe.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
symbols of Trade.

In Scotland Il was for a long time
usual 10 place on a mans tombstone
the symbols OF his trade. Especially
was this the case at Dunblane. where.
In the burial ground OF the abby. Il
has been found that OF those tomb
stones which are from loo TO 30 years
old about one fourth are thus marked.
the symbols being In low relief.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Fissd.

why don't you ~ To work." de
manded the housekeeper.
We'll. Yer see" began the gray hair
eel old loafer. II got wife aud three
children TO support
But II you don't work how can you
support
"As wuE a sayin'. lady, got a wife
aud three children 10 support me-
Philadelphia Ledger
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Always Broke.

shadbolt- Your finances are at low
ebb again, are theyf Dinguss EbbS
No; that would indicate that they're
sometimes at the dow, which they new
or are, My nnances are at their nor
mai and unyarying level. - Chicago
Tribune
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
GAuae Ear Fear.

Second ito duelist, who ON confront
ing his adversary has suddenly grown
pale and Is only just prevented from
fallinSl-rake courage, man. know
your opponent Is going 10 fre In the
air puelist That's just what makes
me afraid. He's such notoriously bad
shot
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Quite Feeble.

Il suppose you're going TO DIR. Ma
sons funeral, grandpa;"
"oh." snarled the inhrm old man,
don't talk TO me about other peoples
funerals. Its as much as ! shall be-
able TO do 10 get TO my own."-Ex-
change.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
For Sale.

Eggs for Matching from pure bred
Golden, Silver, Ring Necked and
Lady Amherst pheasauts. Inquire
OF Paul or Thomas Cochran, Uni
versity Park.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04

she-I hear you have just got mar
r'ed. Is II too late 70 congratulate your
He-Oh. much too late. was married
three weeks ago. Illustrated Bits.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Conseientious.

Young Wife-Whats the troublef
Why do you sit ON the edge OF the
chsirr Husband-Well. dear. you know
We are buying Il ON the installment
plan and that's all | feel entitled to
Life
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04

she-Sou must ask father for his
consent. He-He won't give II to me.
She-Why notl He-He's too close.
lie never gave anything to anybody In
his life
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1906-05-04
Notice.

Halls barber shop, opposite The
Review office, will close promptly
at $ O'Clock p, m. on and after MAY
l. GEo. NJ. HALL.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
Taft Discusses Cuban Affairs
With President and Bacon;
Says Bell Will Soon Return
Secretary of War Best Sailor Among Party Which
Encountered Rough Storm on the
Return Trip.

listed I'm the hearts OF the people. and
untl they showed by their actions to-
ward one another that the time had
again come when they were in a proper
position to resume the reins Of seIf-goy-
eminent"
Unless some unforeseen trouble arises
In Cuba, Secretary Taft declared. there
would be no cause for increasing the
American army now there. under Jhe
command Of Brig. Gen. j. Franklin Bell,
the Chief IF STAFF. On the contrary, he
said. il was the intention 90 withdraw
Immediately all of the marines now in
the island, with the exception OF d force
Of about $50 men.
Marines viii be stationed in small
towns distant from Havana Secretary
Taft has recommended that all of the
vessels OF the navy stationed in the
waters OF Cuba. with tho exception OF
few of the smaller craft, be ordered 10
other stations The three or four small
er wHrshlps retained at Cuban ports viii
be used for transport service for the
marines and 10 give moral support 10
the troops. II is believed by Secretary
Taft that there may be no actual need
for their services. a regular lire Of
army transports, consisting Of the Snm-
ner Meade, ingalls,, and fitzpatrick. will
be I'm between the United States and
Cuban ports. These vessels viii carry
provisions TO the troops in Cuba and
win also make any transfers Of troops
which may be decided on a. some future
dare
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
SUES FOR RELEASE
FROM TRUST DEED

Frederick J Wildmau has applied to
the local courts 10 release him from
the operations of a certain deed Of trust
on two lots in North Columbia Heights,
and 10 restrain the further sale of lots
la the same subdivision, pending the de-
termination OF his petition. George J..
Robinson and Daniel X. TRIMMER are
sued in their own right, and Blair Lee
and William T. EdminstOn are sued
as trustees under the ded of trust
Mr. Wildman alleges that he was per
suaded by Mr.. Robinst0n and Mr. Trim
mer 10 purchase the two lots I'm ques-
tiou. and that the Messers. Robinson and
Trimmer represented to him that the
property was unincumbered Relying 0u
their representation. MI Nildman says.
he did not have the title examined. He,
however. discovered later, he says. that
the lots were covered by a blanket
trust"
The court is asked to appoint trustees
and TO require q statement as to the
amount due on the trust. and to asCer-
tain the number OF lots released with
out the payment OF 20 cents foot on
their account.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
TO ASK CONGRESS
FOR JAMESTOWN
APPROPRIATE
Mr.. Macfarland Awaits AC-
ton by Three BuSi-
ness Associations

AS soon as Washington's three trade
organizations give Commissioner Mac
farlaud their formal Endorsement of the
proposition 90 have Congress apprOprl-
ate a sum of money 20 provide a muni-
clpal exhibit az the coming jamestown
Exposition. Dee wiU with the approval
OF his colleagues. present tha suggestion
in concrete form 20 Congress at the
coming session.
This ln substance is what the Com
missioner informed subcommittee. OF
the committee OF fifteen. representing
the Beard OF Trade. the Business Mems
Association and the Job5eEs and ship
pcrs' Association. lu conference held
today at the District building The COM
mittee was composed of Thomas W.
Smith. r. n Harper Monroe Luchs.
and Woodwork CIum, and their OBJ
ject IN asking the conference, they
stated. was 10 settle definitely wnat
course % pursue in the matter OF OBJ
tanning Congressional assistance IL
having the Capital represented by a
suitable municipal exhibit at the ex-
position 70 open next April
The Commissioner informed the com
mittee that with the acquiesence OF his
colleagues. he would ask Congress TO
pass a joint resolution, soon after the
opening of the coming session In De
cember. providing the necessary funds.
However small the amount, he said,
the main object was 10 get the apprO-
priatiOn for this purpose. He suggest
ed that in the meantime, IL would be
wen for the committee 10 ascertain
how much space could be reserved until
such time as Congress could act. This
the committee agreed 10 do without de-
lay
Commissioner Macfarland told the
committee that he believed a municipal
exhibit should be made and paid for by
an appropriation made like all other
municipal appropriations, by Congress,
representing the District taxpayers and
the government. provided it had the ap-
proval of the commercial organizations.
This exhibit. he states, in his opinion.
should be made in conjunction with an
adeq late commercial exhibit made by
local business men.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
Storms Work in Cuba
Not Officially Reported
To the Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau has NOT been Of
ficialIy informed OF any damage done
by the hurricane which - reported TO
have swept over Cuba. In the general
forecast issued this morning il is stated
that storm warnings are displayed ON
the coast from Jacksonville 10 Norfolk
The statement of conditions tell of "a
tropical disturbance Of small diameter
but Of great severity, near the vortex.
passing over Sand Key and Key West
Fla. at o'clock this morning.
While these storms are erratic in
their movements" said a Weather Bu-
reau official. I'VE expect this one TO
come as far as the South Carolina
coast or even further"
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
BUILDING TIE-UP
NOT IMPENDING.
SAYS ATTORNEY
Counsel for the Master
Plumbers Thinks Settle
ment Is Near.

James s. Easby-Smith. who repre-
sents the master plumbers in the dis
pute between the latter and the
j0urneymen, which is TO be arbitrated,
said today that he did not look for
another tie-up in building operations
and expressed the opinion that there
would be a meeting OF the arbitration
board before the time set. October %
The jOurneymen plumbers are anxious
that the board shall meet without any
further delay, and in this they are
backed up by the building trades.
Concerning the status OF the pro-
ceedings, and what he had done as
counsel for the master plumbers TO
bring the question TO an issue. Mr..
Easby-Smith today made the following
statement:
"I know nothing whatever about the
reported meeting of the committee rep
resenting the building trades. said 10
have been held Tuesday night. but 1
do not believe they would take any such
radical action as is indicated in the
article in yesterdays Times.
'If there has been any undue delay
on the part OF the board OF arbitration
or the parties to the controversy the
delay certainly has not been the fault
or the master plumbers.
Il understand that a great part of the
delay has been due to the fact that
Judge Pee1le. the fifth member OF the
board, was out Of town until after the
frst OF October. ! was retained by the
Master Plumbers in September, and af-
ter receiving the communications from
the board stating that the board de-
sired a statment of questions agreed
upon by both parties submitted at an
early day, I Immediately communica-
ted with the president of Local Union.
No. .. and requested a conference with
him or his representative or attorney
as speedily as possible.
"Mr. Mccarthy, president of Local
Union. No. 8. not having answered my
letter on October 3. I talked to him
over the phone. and he stated 10 me
that a representative or attorney would
he mt into communication with me on
the following day heard nothing fur
ther until Friday, October 5, when
smart Mcnamara informed he that he
had inst been retained by Local Union
No s TO represent il before the board,
and ever since then Mr.. Mcnamara and
I have been acting in cooperation In
framing the issues 10 be presented to
the board.
. .'I have no doubt that the issues viii
he framed and agreed upon before the
time set by the board Tor It's meeting,
which is Tuesday, October q az o. m
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
No Elections Till Peace.
COTTON WILL CONTEST
TO OPEN IN NEW YORK

Completing today the taking of the
testimony of the Washington witnesses
concerned in the contest over the viii
Of the late Ellen NJ. Cotton. the attor-
neys tor the contestant and defendant
viii leave for New York city early to-
morrow. where several hearings will be
held before Thomas Ford, an examiner,
aDpointed by The court. The first hear
ing in that city viii be on Saturday.
The interest I'm the Cotton will con-
test now centers iE tho disposition OF the
petition PENDING before the District Su-
preme Court upon which hinges the
location of the coming legal battle.
The Washington times., 1906-10-18
INSANE MAN KILLED
BY LEAP FROM WINDOW

Richard w. Ellis. forty-eight years
old. an inmate Of the Government Hos
pitaI for the Insane since 1855. jumped
from a second-stoFy window at the in
stitution about 7:3O o'clock Tuesday
night and received injuries from which
he'd led two hours later. He received
G fracture of the skull and internal in
iuries. and was unconscious when he
was found by attendants.
A certificate of accidental death was
issued by the coroner. Ellis was a na-
tive Of Connecticut.