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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

II remember one man from my home
town." n western senator said recent.
ly. ''in the good old days before civil
service examinations. whose dream OF
earthly attainment was n government
place When his party was nnally
successful he Immediately set out for
Washington and was 'on the job long
before the 9TH OF March. but there
seemed TO be hitch somewhere. All
through the spring he was about town.
by June he was seedy, but still APP
peared TO be game Finally ! found
him In the gallery OF the senate cham.
Der apparently endeavoring 10 XIII
time.
"'well. have you given Il upr I
asked. trying 20 be sympathetic.
"'oh, I got the job, all right he re.
piled. with satisfied smile. I'm
working now '"-success Magazine.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
EYE EXERCISE.
One Method by Which Poor Vision
Nav Be improved,


"IInve you n high roof" was the np.
parcntly irrelevant question put by
the distinguished ocullst TO the woman
who had complained of having bad
eyes "IIlgher than the roofs OF the
surrounding houses"
"Oh. yes" said the woman. IN good
deal higher"
"Thcn whnt ! want you 10 do" said
he. "ls to 20 up there every day and
look around for half an hour. That
will do you more good than glasses
One trouble with your eyes. and with
many pairs Of eyes In New York. II
that you exercise them 80 little nj long
range. They are used 20 looking nt
short distances only. Long distance
looking n good for eyes, Persons who
babltually have wide cxpansc u
sen or plain 90 gaze upon very seldom
have weak eyes. or course you can.
not move out 10 the plains, neither
can you spend life on the ocean
wave. but you can let your sight travel
across the Hudson river every day,
aud I advise you 10 do It."-New York
Press
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
HIS UMBRELLA.
II Was the Cause Of Airing Family
Secrets In Public.

secrets IN PUBIC.
A young man was riding In an omni.
bus. He took the corner seat and held
In his hand an umbrella which had
been given him ms birthday present.
On the seat facing him was lady
with n prccocious boy. evidently about
Ave years old.
The youngster regarded the young
man with attention for few moments.
and then his eyes wandered to the
umbrella. lie gnzed at II In silence for
n second: then he wrigglcd In his seat.
clnppcd his hands and shouted:
"Oh. mamma, don't that look like pm.
pas umbrcllaT"
flush. hush. my chlldr' said the
mother, pattlng the prodigy on the
head.
"rapa was looking for his umbrella
this morning. mamma" continued the
child wonder.
"ycs. yes. but he found H." said the
mother hurrlcdly. ns tho conversation
was becoming Of interest 90 the occu.
pants Of the scats.
"Why. mamma" continued the
youngstcr. you know he didn't You
told him that he didn't know enough
10 keep mn umbrella. Why. mamma
AZ this stage the small boy was car.
ricd bowling from the bus. Pcarson's
Weekly
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
RESOLUTION.
1T is RESOLVED BY THR CITY OF
ST tDHNS,

1T is RESOLVED BY THR CITY OF
ST, JOHNS;
That Il deems Il expedient aud nee
essary to improve South Hayes street from
the South line OF Burlington street TO
the North line OF Mohawk street In
the city of ST. Johns in the following
manner, To wit: BY sidewalking same
on either side with six foot cement side
walks, ~ foot curb, from south line
OF Burlington street to north line OF Mo
hawk street, with necessary wood cross
walks aud box cutters, and grading same
from south line OF Richmond street TO
the north line OF Mohawk street, ac-
cording to the plans and speci6ca-
tions of the City Engineer now on
file in the Office OF the City Recorder
relative thereto, which said plans and
specifications and estimates are satisfae,
tory and are hereby approved. Said
improvements TO be made in accordance
with the charter and ordinances OF the
City of st. Johns and under the super
vision and direction OF the City Engin-
Ger,
That the cost of said improvement
to be assessed as provided by the city
charter upon the property especially and
particularly benefited thereby, and
which is hereby declared to he all OF
lots, parts of lots, blocks and parcels Of
land between the termini OF such im-
provements abutting upon, adjacent or
proximate to said South Hayes Street,
from the marginal lines OF said street
back to the center OF the block or blocks
or tracts of land abutting thereon or
proximate thereto.
That all the property included in said
improvement district aforesaid Is hereby
declared TO be Local Improvement
District No. ~"
That the City Engineers assessment
of the probable total cost OF said i'm
provement Of said South Hayes Street is
s5,9Io.29.
That the cost Of said South Hayes
Street to be assessed against the prop
erty in said local assessment district as
provided by the city charter OF the City
of ST, Johns
Adopted the 9th day Of Feb, 1909.
A. NJ. ESSON,
Recorder.
Published Ia the So, Johns Review
Feb II, 10, 40, 1000.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
The Ancient Stone Sinners.

II has been said that Aslatlc nations
excelled others In the use of the sling.
and the singers OF AN ancient army
used their little weapons with terrible
effect. These natives have such skill."
says one old historian. "that Il very
rarely happens that they miss their
aim. What makes them 30 great In
the use Of the sling Is the training CIV
en- them from their earliest years by
their mothers, who set up piece OF
bread hung at the end Of u rod Tor
target and let their children remain
without food until they have hit Il.
when the child who Is the victor re.
ceives the bread as the reward Of his
skin ana patience"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Extol the name
Of one whose fame
The tongue of scandal ne er can mar.
Our country's pride,
For her he died,
Crandest figure Of the Civil War.
Born as lowly
As the holy
Son of God, the Savior of the world.
Ambition zeal
He did not feel
Till slavery's war flag was unfurled.
Strong and fearless,
Never fearless,
While his Southern foes his will de-
fed;
Unbounded power,
Was his dover
Ne'er abused except on mercy's side.
Kind and cheerful
Never fearful
Of the final triumph of his cause;
A navy brave,
Crowned ev'ry wave
Men in arms who won the worlds
applause.
Priceless treasure,
Is the measure
Of the nations estimate Of thee;
Great peace-maker:
Shackle breaker
Of the many millions who went free.
History's pages
Through the ages
With the theme of Lincoln's $ fame
shall shine,
And the story
OF his glory
Will resound until the end of time.
j. II. Fletcher.
St. Johns, Ore, Feb. S, 1909.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Paid For a Ps,p al Royalty.

la the eighteenth century the Ion
doncr could look at royalty on Sunday
for u modest fee. In a guide To Lon
don. published In 1907. Il was said, AT
~, James chapel royal by knocking at
the side door and slipping n shilling
for each person into the hand of the
yerger who opens II you may have ad'
mlttance and stand during divine serv-
Ice IN the presence Of their maJestles,
and for shilling each person more
you may sit In their royal presence,
not In pews. but In turnup seats ON the
side OF them"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
KEEN IMAGINATION.
The Way One Of His Lectures Affected
Louis Agsssiz.

Children are not the only holders OF
The finest minds often keep the power
of make believe" much to their own
and the worlds benefit. That such n
possession coupled with ardent enthu-
slasm makes demands on the nerves
and strength is shown in the following
anecdote, related by the late Moncure
Daniel Conway I'm his autobiography.
lie was at one time n pupil of that ia
nous man Of science, Louis Agasslz.
One particular lecture Agasslz de.
voted to displaying some fossils Of sau.
rians. newly come into his collection.
lie made the subject text for n gen.
eral review of the chain OF reptllian
life.
As he proceeded, darting Off to the
blackboard to Illustrate, comparing the
extinct with the contemporary fauna.
he became more and more animated.
His face Redeemed with excitement
until nt last he said:
"Gentlomen, I ask you 20 forgive me
II today end the lecture at this point.
although the hour is not out. assure
you I have been describing these cx.
tinct creatures until they have taken
on n sort of life. They have been
crawling, kissing, dartlng about me. ]
have heard the crawling and kissing
until I am really exhausted. regret
It, gentlemen, but trust you VIII ex-
cusc me-"
Our admiration for the grand teach.
or was such as TO make us break
through all rules. and we gave him a
hearty cheer. lie bowed low to US
and quickly disappeared.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Treasurer's Sale of
Delinquent Assessments

Notice Is hereby given that will, on
the ord day OF March, 1909, at the hour
Of 10 o'clock a. M, sell at the front door
Of the city hall for the City of St. Johns,
Oregon, at public auction, 10 the best
bidder, cash In hand, the following real
estate.
Hills Addition TO the City OF St.
Johns-Lot !, block I, amount assessed
Sra.
Same Addition - Lot q, block l.,
amount assessed. fra.
Same Addition - Lot J, block u,
amount assessed, Sra,
Same Addition - Lot 4, block o.,
amount assessed, Sra.
Same Addition - Lot S, block ., /,
amount assessed, fis.
Same Addition Lot 9, block .,
amount assessed, fI3.
Same Addition - Lot 7. block .,
amount assessed, Sra.
Same Addition - Lot 3, block .,
amount assessed, fis.
Same Addition - Lot 9, block .,
amount assessed, fis.
Same Addition - Lot 10, block I,
amount assessed, fis.
Oak Park Addition to the City OF 81.
Johns--Lot q, block I. amount assessed,
fsI.ae.
Said sums against each piece Of prop
erty Is due by reason OF assessment
placed upon the city lien docket OF the
City OF 81. Johns on the s9th day OF
September. 1908.
J. II. TANcH,
City Treasurer OF 81. Johns.
Published In the 81. Johns Review
February "a. I9, 40, 1909.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Uncertain.

The secretary Of one Of the college
classes at Princeton. In sending out
each year list OF questions to be an.
swered by members Of the class. In
order that the results may be duly tab.
ulated aud set forth In the university
annual. Is said always 10 Include In
his list this question; "Are you en-.
gagedr'
II would seem that one Of the mem
bers was cursed with doubt In this re-
speet, for In the blank space given over
10 the query mentioned he made his
return as follows;
"Do not know. Am awaiting letter"
-iiarper's Magazine.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

We wish to secure good cores
pondent and solicitor In every sec.
tlon OF the Peninsula. VIII not the
different push clubs take this matter
up and see that their own particular
locality 10 covered each week with
one or more corresponden II two
correspondents from the same local
ity sends the same item we will cut
out tho duplicated notes. This means
much to the Peninsula and we hope
our friends will take hold OF the
matter and give US all the news Of
the entire Peninsula.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
A vaoue Idea.

During his first visit To farm little
Willie came into the house crying
softly,
what Is the matter, dearf" asked
his mother
Il went out 10 see the cows, and
they didn't give nothing but milk, +"
sobbed the boy,
"what did you expectY inquired the
mother
I'm not sure what ! expected" re
piled Willie. but mother. where does
beef tea come mT'-Judge.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Pointers for our Patrons.
Bring in your printing now.

The difference between poor
stock and first class stock on a job
is small item when you consider
the value of the job. 1t is the
price of a satisfied customer. 1t is
better to make so cents less on a
job and have a customer who will
come back, than to use the fiimsy
stock, make the extra SO cents and
lose your customer. That Is the
way we figure it.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Transformation.

Mr. Fred Stone. the singing come
dian. and Mr.. Eugene Wood. the writ.
or, met ON Broadway recently. They
stopped for moment 10 exchange a
few cheerful Views. when a woman In
a particularly noticeable gown passed,
simultaneously Wood turned to Stone.
Stone turned TO Wood. then both turn
cd 10 rubber.-Everybod
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
A Hint.

YES" said the young student
thoughtfully. "when | get interested In
a subject never stop until have em'
braced II thoroughly"
That's nice" was the hesltating re-
ply. do do YOU think I'm an inter
esting subJectT
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Cured.

MY wife will never buy any more
cigars for me-"
why not?"
Il insisted upon smoking all OF the
last lot In the house. Some OF the
rooms still reek with them."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
The Last Mord.

she--And do you believe that wo-
man always turns TO the last page first
when she picks up bookg He-Well.
have no reason to doubt II. l know
II Is the nature Of the fair sex 10 want
the last word.-Pick-Me-Up
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Great Expression.

"They tell me, Grimley, that your
daughter sings with great expression. "
Greatest expression you ever saw,
Her own mother can't recognize her
face when she's singing, g,"-lIome Her
aid
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

Penelope (trlumphantlyl-I heard last
night that Jack was head over ears In
love with me. Grace Oealously)-You
cannot believe all you hear Penelope
No, but should not wonder II there
was something in It. Grace-Whyl
Who told your Penelope-He did.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Patchwork Education.

What the modern child lacks most is
the power Of observation. He Is satu-
rated with smatterings Of every kind
Of knowledge, lives strenuous life
and cannot hnd time for observation
aud assimilation.-M Madrid Mundo.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
st. Johns Ferry Time Card.

Leave Fast Side "a. M.)-6:4o, 7:Io,
1850, $50, 9;Io.9:5o Io:5o,IIIo, II;So. r.
M-la:5o, EIo, 1850. ago, $40, $50, 4;5o
$40 900.
Leave West Side (A.>M.)-6;so. 1880.
$40, $50, o:3o, 1910, Il:so. +. NJ
ia;Io. Ia;so, I;yo. a:Io, a:So, $50, <;io.
+;So, $50, o:7o.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

"Father." said little Rollo. what Is
meant by "A Sabbath days journeyy"
II am afraid. my son. that In too
many cases II means twice around the
golf links. Washington Star.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

Every one complains OF the badness
OF his memory, but nobody OF his judg
ment.-La Rochefoucauld
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

We do not allow any printer to
put out nicer work than we do and
We put the best stock into our jobs
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
Insects Winos

The wings OF the housety vibrate
335 times second; those Of the honey
bee 4i0.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
OUR
BARGAIN COUNTER

We have number of articles on hand which we are
desirous of dsposng of. They purchased by the
former management to be given out premiums on
subscriptions, but the solicitors invariably prefer
cash commission instead of premiums, they are now
placed on sale at a bargain.
We have limited number of shears that retail
in any not less than $40 per pair. They are
guaranteed for FIVE years, and have thumb on
the back which prevents them from becoming loose.
Drop in and examine pair. Bargain price,
Per pair SOC
A small number of nickel silver spoons, guaran-
easily worth SI.2s anywhere. Bargain price,
Per set 76c
Two gold jewel cases, $3.50 value, bargain sale
Each $500
A handsome set of silver knives and forks, value
s37s bargain price, $3.50
A $500 carving set goes at this sale for $1.26
A beautiful gilt alarm clock worth S2.oo, bargain
price $1.25
Gilt mantel clock worth S3.as, can be had for 50.
very fine a6-piece set of Rogers silverware,
worth from $40 to SI2 will be placed sale at rs
All of these genuine bargains, and outside Of
the shears and spoons have only set of each
variety, if you are looking for anything in this line
would be wise take advantage of this opportunity
careful inspection of each article is invited. When
these disposed of shall be ordered, the
jewelry business is not in our line.
St. Johns Review
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

II you would not cease to love man
kind you must not cease to do them
good.-Maclaren.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19
TIME TABLE o. r. & N.
Union Depot, Portland.

Union Iepot, FOrtIanu'
No. Chicago Special leaves 9:lS q. m.
No. 4 Spokane Flyer leaves at 500 p. m.
No. 8 Kansas City Exp. leaves o:oo p. M.
No. Local Passenger leaves 7:4S a. m.
No. l Chicago Special arrives $50 p. m.
No. ) Spokane Flyer arrives 1000 a. m.
No. Kansas City Exp. arrives 7:ao a. m.
No, Local Passenger arrives S;4S p. IN.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-02-19

Published IN the 81. Johns Kew
Feb. IL, Io, 40, 1909.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many q Great Bend Household
Will Find Them So

To have the pains and aches OF
a bad back removed; to be en-
tirely free from annoying danger
GUS urinary disorders is enough
to make any kidney sufferer
grateful. TO tell how this great
change can be brought about will
prove comforting words to hun
dreds of Great Bend readers.
Samuel Keyser, retired, living
in the western part of MeGrack-
en-, Kans., says: My kidneys
caused considerable annoyance
for several years. Any exposure
to damp or cold weather would
cause a dull pain through the
small of my back and for sever
al days, I could not straighten.
The kidney secretions acted en-
tirely too free one day, and the
next just the reverse. Doan's
Kidney Pills were finally brought
to my attention, and l began us
ing them. The relief l obtained
from them was wonderful. The
pain left my back, and the kid
ney secretions became regular in
action. My experience with DOans
Kidney Pills proves them to- be
an exceptional remedy for kid.
ney complaint. -
For sale by all dealers. Price
SO cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's-
and take no other.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16
Ellinwood

ACduOr o:
After visiting friends and rel
atives for a week or 50 Mr..
and Mrs. John Strothman return
ed to their home in Pratt. Kan
sas.
Z. II. Schrepel has moved his
harness shop into the Stephan &
lsern cement block building: This
will make Mr.. Schrepel an excel
lent location for his business.
John Weber, the real state agent,
will occupy the building vacated.
The editor received his commits
sion this week from the governor
for justice of the peace and is
now ready to listen to all the
trouble especially if any of the
young folks wish to get married
we will gladly attend to it except
on press day.
Martin Musil, a prominent
grain and supply man of Film
wood, Kansas is registered with
his wife and ]. Basler and wife
at the Claire. The party are on
their way to Ojo, Caliente, to
take a rest cure.-The Santa Fe,
New Mexican, March Is.
The .Ellinwood Mannerehor
showed their true American spir-
it by planting over 40 trees in
their garden on Arbor Day. This
certainly is an improvement that
will make their garden one of the
handsomest places in the city.
With the trees already there and
the forty or more planted will
give them sufficient shade for.
their picnics and outdoor gath
Owing to the illness of Aug
ust Weight, Pres. of the German
Insurance Society, it has become
necessary for him to resign and
B. Krampe Of Silica was elected
to fill the vacancy at a special
meeting of the Society held
in this city yesterday. All cor
respondents direct their letters
hereafter to B. Krampe, Silica.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16
Contest Notice.

Department Of the Interior, United State
Land Office.
Dodge City, Kansas, March 18th, 1902
a sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by George r. Miller contestant
against homestead entry No. 27654, Serial No
O5Ole, made September Il, 1905. for Sc \ Section
%, Township Is S, Range law, by Herschel D.
Daughenbaugh, contestee, in which it is alleged
that the said Herhel D. Daughenbaugh has
wholly abandoned said tract; that he has changed
his residence there from for more than six months
since making said entry; hat said trlc: not
settled upon and cultivated by said party as re
quired by law; that said defaults continued 10
date Of contest affidavit and were not due to tbs
service Of the entryman'i in the army Of the navy
+. Of the United States
Said parties are hereby noti6edlto appear, re-
spond, and offer evidence touching said ALLEGATION
at lOa. m. on May u, 1903. before the Register
and Receiver at the United States Land Office in
Dodge City, Kansas.
The said contest having, in proper affidavit
flediMarch 4th, 1909, set FORTH facts which show
that after duecdiligence personal service Of thi'
notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given By due and
proper publication.
L. J.PettijOhn,
Receiver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16

office closes on April 30 that he
will have served continuously as
postmaster at that place for a
term of thirty years, one month
and fifteen days, having taken
charge of the office on the 18th
day of March, 1879, and at that
time they only had one mail a
week, which Mr.. Weber carried
on foot from the 0din pOstoffice
to Dubuque. A little later they
secured a twice a week mail,
which was delivered by a star
route, which run from EIlinwood
to Dubuque and on to DOrrance
During later years the office has
been supplied by a star route
from DOrrance.-Claflin Clarion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16
WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE
An Offer Backed Up by One Of
the Most Reputable Concerns
in Great Bend.

AZ A4N0e 9SA0s
We will either cure you of
constipation or pay you for all
the medicine used during the
trial. You pay us nothing if we
fail. That's a mighty broad state
ment, and we mean every word
of it. We will back it up with
our own personal reputation, too,
Could anything be more fair and
secure for you.
The most scientific, common
sense treatment is Rexall Order
lies. Thir active principle is a
very recent scientific discover.
that is odorles, colorlesS and
tastelesS; very pronounced, gentle
and pleasant in its action, and
particularly agreeable in every
way. This ingredient does not
cause any dlarrhoea, nausea,
flatulence or gripping. Rexall Or.
darles are as pleasant to take as
candy and are particularly good
for children and delicate persons
If you suffer from chronic OF
habitual constipation, or the as
sociate or dependent chronic all
ments, we urge you to try Rex
all Orderlies at our risk. Remem'
ber,you can only get them at oul
lstores. 36 tablets, 25c and L
tablets, Zoe. The Hooper Drug g
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16

O. R. Bundrick has resigned
his position with the Great Bend
Hardware & Implement Co., and
accepted service with a Hutchin-
son firm. His place with the
former people las been tali"n
by Roy Gctf of Independence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-04-16
Postmaster for Thirty Years.

Nick Weber, of Dubuque, was
IN town Monday attending the
meeting of the board of directors
of the Farmers and Merchants
State Bank and transacting 9TH
er business.
Mr.. Weber is the postmaster at
Dubuque and he informed us tina,
the Dubuque office will be dis
continued on and after April 30,
and that they would be supplied
by a rural route from Dorrance,
which will start May LIST and run
daily, which will give the people
of that community a better servic
than they have had heretofor.
Mr.. Weber says that when the