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The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-06

with this there is the set of eight tentacles, which possess grips of iron and are lined under meath with suckers" which, when in working order, form vacuum over the object grasped and thus insure firm hold
 Sc firm is this grasp that story telers of sever al decades ago were fond of dropping the treas urehuntng hero into the hold of the sunken galleon and there bump him up against the ''ter- rible deyiI1sh which had thwarted all human wiles and for umpty hundred years been the guardian of the dons loot" The hero always won and captured the coin, being dragged to the surface unconscious
 There have been one or two cases where the outtleish has made it's home within the cabins of sunken ships. In one case in particular off the northern coast of South America it is told that deYil-fsh killed three divers who descend ed to lay planS for raising the ship. As each brought to the surface dead from a cause which none of his mates could guess, other was sent to take his place. Finally the trouble was suspected and the last sent down gave explicit instructions about being brought to the surface upon the faintest tug at the guide line. After numerous trips up and back he succeeded in dislodging the creature by cutting off it's arms one by one. Deprived of its arms, it fled and further trouble was ex- perienced.
 Perhaps the most uncanny sight which befalls the deYil-fsh hunters is when, on a clear day, the denizens of the deep may be seen on the
 
 tentaeles, which are used as feet On land, it is recorded, this is physical impossbility, for the fish. but buoyed up by the water of many fath- oms, it's easy.
 Though absolutely the most dangerous of crea- lures of the sea- it is said the devish displays greater fear of human attack than any of the other species. The first move when assailed is to try to grab the hunters with two more of the long arms that stretch out occasion de- mands. Failing in this the fish will attempt to get away under cover of the inky "sepa" but when caught with the harpoon and it finds there is no apparent escape the real tug of nences and the struggles are never ended until the quarry ceases quivering in death. Then the cables which hold the harpoons lashed to the stern of the craft and the sailors turn the yes sels nose towards home, the most welcome part of the voyage.
 Study the habits and origin of the cuttlefsh is one of the most interesting which any scien- tist ever attempted The fish propagated by means of eggs. The tiny creature at first has only one tentacle, which, when it grows older, gradually divides into two and then into four
The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-06

often told of the battles Whlch they nave seen III clear water between these warriors of the briny deep but accounts telling of the vicors scarce
 Along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico the sharks show their delight at the plight of the devilfsh when caught by following in its bloody wake and with wde-open jaws, seeking a bite here or there from the carcass At night along the coast they fight in the water for the opportunity to consume the dead devilfsh after the fishermen have fin ished with him.
 All in all devil-fshing is the most thrilling, most hazardous, most entrancing method of angling which has been discovered, for the creature is doubtless the craftest of the inhabitants of the tropical waters. And the who goes after the scalp of the devil-fsh while he is not armed with modern accoutrements is taking his own life in his hand. The plain hardware store hatchet with the short handle is declared to be the best weapon of defense in close quarters and dozens of lives have been saved simply because the parties at tackled equipped with hatchets and knew how, when and where to them upon the an- atomy of the dangerous fish.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-06

and after a year or so into eight small arms. These grow larger and stronger as the age of the fish in- creases. Some adult specimens have been caught. the tentacles of which were over 20 feet in length. Jets of water squirted by means of fins con stitute the method of locomotion of the cuttlefish.
 The devil-fish's choicest occupation is that of feeding upon shoals of smaller members of the finny tribe and when interrupted in this pursuit he effect is terrifying. The great creature will toss several of it's ten tacles to the surface, still continuing to feed with the rest of them; and if this bluff fails to scare the intruder away, the devil-fish will come to the surface personally to see about it.
 While next to human beings, sharks are the greatest enemies of the cuttlefsh, the scayengers of the sea are just about as frightened by the tentacled monsters as the latter are bv the sharks Mariners have
The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-06

fense, and thus the AL
 mighty has endowed the
 species with more than the ordinary powers, for usually fish, beast or bird of the air has only one natural mode of pro- lection. The cuttlefish, however, can cast from it's tissues an inky sub- stance known as "se- pia," which turns the water in it's vicinity an impenetrable black and allows escape. Combined
The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-06

of Mexico there are lots and lots of men who eke out their livings doing just this thing. For the man who doesn't have to fish for the deyil-fsh, it's fun, but to the man or crews of men who do it for their daily bread; well, they content themselves with a single catch a day.
 Aristotle of old is recorded in his tory as the first writer on the sub- lect of devil-fishing, but as he was exceedingly fond of Mr Aristotle's health he left lots unsaid because he didn't investigate.
 Every Gulf of Mexico sailor who fishes for this creature carries hatchet close by, for that is the only means of getting away from the fish's tentacles-simply cutting them off as they are about to grasp the intended victim.
 In the gulf the devtl-fsh is har- pooned and seldom after one of these great prongs has been imbedded in the body of the victim are the fisher men able to land their quarry within two hours. Usually it takes from three to four hours of good, hard mus cle-grinding work and then lots of times the crew of the hunting craft must cut the cable and lose the har- poon simply because the brute fights too hard to allow the occupation to be carried on safely It is little wonder that one fish a day of this variety is considered sufficient.
 Many wild, weird tales are told of the deyil-fish. One class of stories deals with the creatures addiction to towing ocean-going steamers out of their courses. So strong is the deep sea monster that captains of vessels have been known to wonder what was carrying them to windward, and
The Carlisle independent., 1909-05-06

VI -A VI L h SA Sesl lat slimy something poked out of the water into your face, quickly fol- lowed by another slimy something and then another and another; each endeavoring to secure an option on a different portion of your anatomy, and you have one of the vari- ous joys of fishing for the devil fish.
 But along the Amer icaT1 coast of tbe Gulf
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
S25 REWARD

VIII be given for the recovery OF
two brass cylinders. weighing SAC
pounds. which were placed on the
Portland & Suburban Express Col
car at Portland Dec. 4th. but was
abstracted therefrom before the car
reached st. Johns.
Portland &suburban Express Co.
st. Johns Water Works & Light
ing Co.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Our genial townsman NJ. X. Bur
lew. who resided on Ivanhoe street
moved with his daughter and son-in
law to SOME point. we believe. In
Colorado. Mr.. Burlew made his
home here but a short time-just
h'ng enough 10 ingratiate himsel: In
10 the good will OF the be-, towns
men--and like many others who
have lived here long enough to inhale
the pleasing perfume Of the Oregon
roses, HE WILL RETURN.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
TO SCHOOL PATRONS.

Those having children, that they
expect to enter In the First Grade
during this semester. Feb. S-June
20. will aid us very much. in doing
more effective work for the term. ly
sending them at once and by not
waiting till late In the term.
Chas. III. Boyd, principal.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Harry Lewis had the misfortune
to cut off portion Of his thumb
recently while cutting kindling. While
the wound has been quite painful he
can console himself with the fact
that 1t may grow to its normal length
in time.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
How Is Your Title?

Have your abstracts made, con-
tinued or examined by Peninsula
Title, Abstract and Realty Co., H.,
Henderson, manager. Accurate
work. Reasonable fees. Cement
Block building, Jersey street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Geo. l.. Perrine. the great Socialist
spell binder. left Tuesday morning
for Albany where he has taken a con
tract that will keep him busy there
for the next five or six weeks. We
would be willing to bet a dollar
against doughnut that Perrine's
genial and good natured countenance
will be visible In st. Johns ON cleo
tion day.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

IL. 4. Collier is circulating a petit
tion for signatures as an independ'
ent candidate for reelection as city
attorney. Mr.. Collier has made a
good record the past year. and is de-
sirous OF continuing in office for an
other term.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mrs. ]. II. Hanson is enjoying a
visit from her two brothers. Deion-
son and Arthur Bishop of Odessa.
Michigan. the former OF whom she
has not seen for rs years. Mrs.
Hanson also expects her father and
sister to join them here and locate
permanently.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The st. Patrick dance given by the
fire department Wednesday evening
was one OF the finest affairs of its
nature ever given In st. Johns Every
body had a glorious time. and the
dance was largely attended.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

n. A. Gee has been keeping a
force OF 25 men and five or six
teams busy the past ten days In i'm
proving East ST. Johns. His work is
yet uneompleted with plenty more in
sight.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mr., and Mrs. l.. Bollinger and two
sons. Gordon and Wilbur. Mrs. WIN
Roger and son Willie. Mrs. l.. +.
Petty and Mr.. Murry spent the even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. n. J. Bailey
last Tuesday. Five hundred was the
leading attraction.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Monday. the 18th. being Mrs. L. IL,
rarker's 9th birthday. she invited
the Ladies Aid OF the Christian
Church to her beautiful home on N,
Edison street. 10 o'clock dinner,
There were sixteen present. eight OF
whom celebrated their birthday In
March.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

All kinds OF laundry work done
promptly. Rough dry washing 9
cents per pound. Calls made for
laundry at any place. Ring us up
Phone Jersey 33l. st. Johns Laun.
dry. Churchill Bros. ,.proprietors.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

]. +. Hendricks has authority "a
give orders on the Pilkington Nur'
scry for roses at Carnival prices. So
II .ou desire roses at any time this
- your opportunity TO secure them
at a low rate
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

W. A. storr has taken charge Of
the rooming apartments over calef
Bros furniture store. and that every
thing will be conducted In a first
class manner goes without saying.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

HOW ABOUT THIs.-I viii sell
lots on Edison ST. 100 feet north ol
Fessenden facing the river for $1,000
$500 down. $500 July first. balance :
years at 7 per cent. T.. l.. Davidson
oswego. Oregon.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

+. f. Bement has opened up a
restaurant and boarding house In
the Holbrook building In East st.
Johns and Is doing a flourishing
business.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
FOR SALE.

Two houses and lots. corner Edi-
son and John streets. Lot l0Ox10J
feet. A snap. Inquire X. w. Nc
Keon 18th.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Chickens! A flock OF Plymouth
Rocks and a flock OF Buff orpingtons
also 100 egg size incubator and
brooder. new. for sale by +. X. Nor.
gan. corner Gilbert and Thompson
streets. ltc
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

A large well boring machine has
been at work for the past week at
Glen Harbor. across the river. The
residents OF that place are to be
supplied with water from a well.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Remember the mass meeting In
the NJ. w. A. hall Monday evening
for the purpose OF selecting candi-
dates to fill the various city offices
II the April election. This viii not
be cut and dried affair. but every
one has equal chance to be heard
Livery good citizen Of st. Johns
should be present.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

All our meats are government
inspected and the best that money
can buy. They are neatly and
carefully handled. Come in and
leave your order for free delivery
Wards Central Market.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

chas. sagert has about recovered
from his recent illness and Ia again
visible upon our streets. lie says he
would not go through the experience
again for Rockefeller's wealth.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Frank aud Bert Beam and father
with their three families from Ithaca,
Mich. arrived In 81. Johns this
week. II Is likely that all viii make
their permanent homes In this place.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Before buying look at modern
house and two river view lots at 622
n. Edison street for $1,000. One half
cash, Buy from owner and save the
commission.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Western governmental policies ably
discussed. Western life yiyidly pie
tured In Bonville's Western Month.
ly.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

FOR sALE-Lots 0, 8. 7, s. and
8. In block 3. Marengo addition ad
dition to ST. Johns. within 700 feet OF
new school site at Newport station
For price and terms apply at J. ID
Keliher. Gle Gilbert street. st. Johns
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

REACH ONCE GET BOTH. Salt
and pepper in the same shaker. IT
rs COMING. Ask your dealer to
SHOW you. China. glass. amber
and crystal.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The st. Johns laundry has Install
cd several steam shirt waist buffers,
and are now In shape TO laundry this
part OF feminine wear In an attrac'
tive and effective manner.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Seed potatoes for sale-American
Wonder and Early Rose. si.S5 per
hundred pounds. ]. l.. Mayback.
Northern Hill station.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

y. Hill has opened up real estate
once at 5O7 North Jersey street and
viii deal principally in North End
realty.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The Glory Class OF the Baptist
church will serve a tea Saturday AZ
ternoon and evening at the opening
OF the Vogue Millinery.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

chas. Finch and wife. after a
pleasant sojourn In 81. Johns. do.
parted Saturday last for their home
In Ithaca. Mich.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

p. Hill has some fine bargains
listed In realty. Call at his office
at 5o7 n. Jersey and he will show
you.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Leave Telegram "The Alaska
Tour coupon votes for Mrs. valen.
tine ut tho Post Office. Review office
or with your carrier.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Thomas Whitney left yesterday
morning for u business trip In Hood
district In the interest OF n. j,
bailey's new factory.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The little son OF =. Mossman. who
has been n lucky winner at Bonham
4 Curriers' store. also won the s.
prize at the Electric Theatre satur'
day afternoon.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

REACH ONCE GET BOTH. Salt
and pepper In the same shaker. III
Is COMING. Ask your dealer 10
SHOW you. China. glass. amber
and crystal.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

rcfore buying real estate II viii
pay you TO see =. Hin.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

II you want to buy,rent, sell or
exchange property see wolcott. (The
Rent MANI 4o1 South Jersey. Side
entrance.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

For bargains in real estate see =.
Fin.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

If you want to buy real estate IN
the North End do not fail to see p
Hill.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

The Thimble club met with Mrs
L. c. Hurlbert last evening.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

c. J. Anderson and daughter. Miss
toeco. anticipate making an extend.
c. visit to the "oid country" In the
! Jai future.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Carpet for sale-Eighteen yards
wool, cheap. 70s East Richmond
street. 1tp.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
Spring fever is becoming prevalent

Spring fever is becoming prevalent
Mrs. II. s. Hewitt is quite i'll will
the grip.
The Thimble club met with Mrs
e. c. Hurlbert last evening.
Calef Bros. have opened a branch
fur niture store In Vancouver.
Mrs. NJ. Monahan has been listed
with the grip sufferers this week.
Marlow Matthews has taken up his
residence at 610 Willamette Boule.
ward.
Miss V. Lindholm of Portland was
guest of Mrs. viii Bailey Tuesday
afternoon.
Gilbert Goodhue left Sunday for a
combined business and pleasure trip
in the State of Michigan.
The Methodist Ladies will serve a
dinner and supper on election day.
Further notice will be given.
The ladies' of the Congregational
church gave st. Patricks dinner
In the manse Wednesday evening.
Gov. ]. II. Fletcher will deliver
an address at the United Evangelical
aurch Sunday evening at 1880
o'clock.
Better register now. About half
the voters I'm st. Johns have already
done SO. and there is no reason why
the balance should hesitate.
o. Shepardson OF Kelso, Wash. a
bfOtutT VI mfss bs o. hiikht VI 'h'S
city. was successfully operated up.
on for appendicitis this week.
n. A. Gee. who has been living
In East Sc. Johns for the past few
months. recently moved back TO his
old home at sol N. Iyanhoe.
i
j. Howard, superintendent OF the
81. Johns Lumber company's mill.
has removed his family from Astoria
TO rooms over c. J. Andcrson's store.
.
John c. Young has finally been
appointed postmaster at Portland.
and will assume the duties OF his ap.
po. ntment about the first OF next
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

FOR SALE-Pony, saddle, cart
and harness cheap. Inquire Journ
al Carrier. cop
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Calef Bros. have opened a branch
fur niture store In Vancouver.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Have your property insured in
the st. Paul or Northern fire insur-
ance companies. They are the
best. 5. l.. Dobie, agent.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

II you want to sell your propert!
quickly list II with p. Hill.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

You get full weight and first
quality at the Central market. Just
try IL awhile.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Any one wishing a lady to work by
the day from s to should call at
the St. Johns Repair shop. 2t.pd
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

WANTED-Girl to do general
house work. Call up Jersey i72.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

II. +. Lash has sold his notion
store on Jersey street TO Mr.. soule
The new proprietor has taken pos,
session.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19
Local News.

Preach the gospel OF st. Johns.
Garden making is having its inning
A new store building is in course
Of erection on Gilbert street at Oak
Park.
o. r. Learned has been appointed
assessor of personal property in St
Johns.
The ferry question is an absorbing
topic for conversation on the streets
these days.
Miss Mammie Dunn of Portland
was a guest of Miss Florence Carl.
son Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. Hall. who has been quite
III for the past ten days, is slowly
convalescing.
Mrs. r. NJ. Phillips has been seri!
ously Ill the past week with an at
tack of the grip.
w. Boyce of Sedro wooley. Wash,
is visiting his wife and son who are
staying in st. Johns.
w. S. Dickinson has sold his home
In wildwood court for nice advance
over what he paid for II.
Mrs. T. Bolen, who has been TAX.
in2 series of treatments In Port.
Il nd, is now greatly improved.
A cargo OF machinery arrived this
week on the Sacajawea for installa.
ton in N. J. Bailey's factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Hunter gave
dinner In honor OF Mrs. Lottie Carl.
son and son Ralph Monday evening.
Peer Autzen OF the Portland Man
ufacturing Co. Is now the possessor
ef a modern and up.to-date automo.
bile.
w. +. Laraway and wife Of Hood
River. and his son and wife OF Iowa
spent several hours In st. Johns Sat.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mrs. II. s. Hewitt is quite i'll with
the grip.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Preach the gospel Of st. Johns.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

List your houses for rent with =.
Fill.
.
Dressmaking reasonable. McChes
ney block, room Is. zip.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

Mrs. NJ. Monahan has been listed
with the grip sufferers this week.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-03-19

John c. Young has finally been
appointed postmaster at Portland,
and will assume the duties OF his ap.
ppntment about the first OF next
month.