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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
PLAYED A SHELL GAME.
A Parliamentary Joke by New South
Wales Solon.

Wales Solon.
Australia once had u great public
Joke, which was played openly IN the
New South Wales state parliament by
a member who afterward became ut.
torncy general.
A bill hud been introduced to pro.
tect native flowers from ruthless de.
structloD. The honorable member up.
rose and sympathlzed. He Informed
the lntroducer of the bill-a somewhat
pompous gentleman-that lie heartily
approved. But why these invidious
distinctionsI The bill protected-and
he quoted all the botanical names In
the bill.
But why we're other flowers equally
deserving neglected. Why were-and
here he reeled OF q long list of the
Latin names for cookies, mussels. oys
ters. etc.-why were these sweet flow.
ers to be bllghted in their bloom by
being plucked by any prowling excur.
slonlst who wanted something In his
buttOnhole7
The introducer Of the bill promptly
offered to extend the list to include
these. SO half the shellGsh on tho
coast, including the periwinkle. were
added TO the flowers worthy of protec.
tlon.
The officials of the house discovered
the houx next day and set It right.
But the Joke was too good to be kept
quiet. and all Australia chuckled at
the expense OF the pompous legislator
London Answers.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Tho Gordian Knot.

The famous Gordian knot was made
OF leather taken from some part Of
the harness belonging TO the chariot Of
Gordlus. king OF PhrygIa. II seems
that this knot was 40 tied that the
ends OF the leather thong were not Wis.
ible. hence the difficulty IN loosening
II. Many must have tried 20 unite H..
for Its fame nv "sticker" az last
reached the great oracle. which declnr
cd that the lucky experlmenter should
be rewarded by the kingship Of Per
sia. Alexander. trying his hand and
meeting with no better success than
the others. drew his sword and cut
into the knot until no found the ends
OF H.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

How the Kev. Mr.. Johnston. n Scot.
tish minister and the author of MI.
merous books. succeeded in getting
one Of his works reviewed by Alex.
nnder Russell, the distinguished editor
Of the Scotsman, Is told 10y the writer
OF Famous Editors"
A member of Mr.. Johnston's congre-
CATION was an old and valued servant
In Mr.. Russers family. When the
preacher published his new book he
asked this member to bring IL under
the notice Of her master, with the re.
quest TO review Il in the columns Of
the Scotsman. Glad to be of service
to her master, the good woman lost
no time I'm making her wish known to
the celebrated editor and next morn.
ing placed "The Gospel Roll" beside
his breakfast cup.
When at breakfast Mr.. Russell took
up the book and remarked, with n
merry twinkle In his eye, "IIelen, this
is an awful dry roll (which you have
given me this morning"
Perhaps II Is, sir" the servant
quickly replied. but you can butter
Il weel on both sides"
Next morning an excellent review
apl dred.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Is there anything in all this world
that is of more importance to you
than good digestionl Food must
be eaten to sustain life and must be
digested and converted into blood.
When digestion fails the whole
body suffers. Chainberlain's Tab
lets are a rational and reliable cure
for indigestion. They increase the
flow of bile, purify the blood.
strengthen the stomach. and tone
up the whole digestive apparatus to
a natural and healthy action. For
sale by all dealers.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
REVIEWS LEGAL BLANKS

The following list of legal blanks
are kept for sale at this Office and
others will be added as the demand
arises:
Warranty deeds, Quit Claim
Deeds, Realty and chattel Mort
cages, Satisfaction of Mortgages,
Contracts for Sale of Realty, Bills
of Sale, Leases.
All these blanks at the uniform
price Of 3oc per dozen.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Oath Of the Turkish Doctor.

The oath which young doctors take
In Turkey when they come before the
medical examining board contains the
following pledge: 'That when I am
called az the same time by two differ
ent patients, the one rich and the other
poor will accept the call OF the poor
without taking into consideration the
money offered and will do my best for
his treatment, and that win never de
cline TO answer any call. day or night.
during the reign OF common diseases
or OF nm epidemic or contagious dis
ease"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway.
LEAvINo Sd. JomNs.


PallbTidge Passenger for Lyle, Coldendale, ore
gon Trunk and local points oA3 a. m.
Inland Empire Express, io.I7 a. m; Tor Chicago,
81. Paul Omaha, Kansas City, -. Louis Walla
Walla Pasco, Roosevelt Granddalles Golden
dale, White salmon, Vancouver and oregon
Trunk connections
North Bank Limited, 7.zS p. m, for Chicago 81.
Paul Omaha. Kansas City, 81, Louis, Spokane,
sprague RitEyille, Lind, Pssoo, Roosevelt and
Vancouver,
Columbia River Local, Sss3 p, m; for Vancouver,
Camas " hite salmon, Lyle, GTanddalles Cliffs
FallbTidge and all intermediate stations.
ARRIVING AT ST. JOHNS
Inland Empire RNpress, 7:2o p. m; from chica-
20, 81. Paul Omaha, Kansas City, 81. Louis
Spokane, Sprague Ritzville Lind Pasco
Roosevelt Cranddales,- White salmon and Van
cOuyeT.
North Bank Limited, 7ss a. m; from Chicago
81. Paul, Omaha, Kansas City 81. Louis Walla
Walla Pasco, Roosevelt and Vancouver
Columbia River Local g.3i a m. from Cliffs,
Granddalles, COldendale, Lyle White salmon,
Camas Vancouver and all intermediate sta
tiOns.
Faiibridge Passenger 500 p. m. from Lyle, Gold
endaie aud local points.
All trains stop for passengers.
Tickets on sale for all points.
o. NJ. Cornell, Agent.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Rlaht 20 the Point.

when the lord chief justice visited
Ireland he was often entertained by
a hospitable gentleman who had an old
butler. who took the privilege OF speak
Ing his mind freely. on one occasion
the claret did not quite meet the hosts
approval. so he called the ancient but
ler and said:
81 told you you were TO put the best
claret on the table. Is this the bestT
"No. sorr. Il Is not the best elaret,"
replied the old fellow. but it's the
best ye've got."-LondOn Tit, Bits.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
kn... Ha Ma. Wor.hlnsd.

"In Paris Mr.. Whistler and an Eng
lish painter got into very turbulent
argument about velasquez at studio
tea." said an artist. "Mr Whistler at
one point In the argument praised him
self extrayagantly. The Englishman,
listening. sneered aud said at the end;
"'It's a good thing We can't see our
selves as others see u.s.
"Isn't II. thought said MFR, Whistler
4 know In my case should grow IN
tOlerably cOnceited.'"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

A point OF theology is raised by Sin
Francis YOunghusband In India and
Tibet" An interesting detail" he
says. speaking OF the religion OF the
natives, ''is that their hell Is not hot,
but cold. II Il were hot the inhabit'
ants OF frozen Tibet would all nock
there"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Aunt Prisms-I am shocked at you.
Maude. You permitted young Mr..
Jones to kiss you. Maude-He only
Just touched me on the nose. auntie.
Aunt Prisms-lt was quite out Of
place. my dear Maude-He knew II
was, auntie, But you came in so sud
denly, you see.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
ksepina Ills Word,

Henry, you owe me 81. You remem.
ber that bet you made me last week
that you wouldn't smoke any more for
mcnth. Well. l saw you walking
down the street last night smoking a
big cigar"
I'm not smoking any more; I'm
simply smoking the usual amount
Exchange.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
To the People OF st. Johns

After May goth we will be locat-
ed at 3o4 North Jersey street in the
lower block. We thank you for
your patronage in the past, and in
the future will endeavor to work as
promptly as heretofore, We are
putting In new machinery and are
expecting to have the most up-to-
date shop outside of Portland in
the country.
]. L. Brooks & Son.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Walter R. Crouchley and wife
left Monday last for St. Louis, Mo. 4,
where he will install large refrig-
Grating plant for the Refrigerating
Corporation of New York. 1t is
possible that they will make St.
Louis their permanent home.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

The residence of Carl Majeske
was burned to the ground Wednes-
day forenoon, making the second
time that Mr.. Majeske has been
burned out in the past two years.
The family was away at the time,
and the origin of the fire is un-
known. The loss is estimated at
$500, but we did not learn if il was
insured.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

In order to insure a change Of ad-
Yertisement the copy for such change
should reach this office not later than
at 3 o'clock p. m. Please
remember this and save the printer
Mote the label on your paper.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Family Washing SOC

We wish to announce that we are
thoroughly equipped to do family
wet Washings at soc per wash
ing. Phone and our wagon will
call. Columbia 242,
St. Johns Laundry Co.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Five stalwart trackmen of the
James John High have gone to
Corvallis, where they will partici.
pate in the track meet held there
today and tomorrow. 1t is expect
ed that several trophies will be
brought home by the boys in the
way of prizes.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

The Bachelor club will give its
anniversary ball next Thursday
evening in the rink. 1t promises to
be the swellest event that has yet
happened in st. Johns.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Bring in your Job printing while
you think Of II. Don't walt until you
are entirely out. We are equipped
to turn out neat and tasty printing
promptly at Portland prices or less.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Traveler-It seems wonderful that
japanese dentists can take out teeth
with their fingers. Little Jack
Auntie can take out hers with her
hngers-every one Of 'eml
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Fishina Luck,

Have any luck on your fishing
tripf"
"Yes. Counting those that got away
and those we threw back. we almost
got seven."-Detroit Free Press.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Her Critielsm.

II wish Fritz would write his figures
palmer. ! cant possibly tell from his
letter whether II Is 100 or 10000
kisses that he sends me"-Flisgends
Bls tier.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Perfection.

Perfection does not exist. To under
stand It Is the triumph Of human In
telligence; TO desire TO possess II is the
most dangerous kind Of madness.-Al'
fred de Musset.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
The w. o. w. will give a dance
in Bickner hall May 2o.

The place is cold, the drinks and
ice cream are colder, but your re-
ception is warm at the North Bank
Pharmacy.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
For Sale

Lots 1913 and 4. corner of Rich
mond and Portland boulevard, for
SI2oo. Write w. II. Reid. Devil
Lake, N. ID. 90 ct
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Mesdames Hill, Simmons, Nc.
Kinney and Walker will be part OF
the staff to exemplity the degree
work at the I. o. o. +. Grand
Lodge meet at Pendleton next week
leaving for that city Monday. Sew.
eral other Rebeecas, as we'll as few
Odd Fellows, will make the trip.
That they will have a grand time is
beyond dispute.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Many Thing. piasr.n, In Holland.


Holland Is TO me one OF the most In.
tercsting countries In Europe. writes
George Il. Sims. Apart from the ex.
element OF having TO do a bit OF
Blondin. with the edge OF canal for
your tight rope. at intervals OF few
minutes all day long. the Dutch them.
selves furnish you never ending study.
| love TO see the little Dutch boy OF
six smoking his clay pipe or bis cigar
as he clings 10 his mammals skirt.
There II something at once novel and
startling In finding Dutch cheese and
penny bun placed In front OF every
guest NJ the breakfast table. In
land whore public company IL
MaatschapplJ and nearly eyely house
OF restauratlon announces that the
thirsty traveller can there obtain Tap
peril. Slitterij and slemp," there Is al
ways something TO amuse you.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

The Debonair club met at the
home Of Mrs. l.. II. Chambers on
Fillmore street yesterday afternoon.
A dainty luncheon was served, con.
sisting of crab salad, hot biscuit,
orange jam, pickles, cake and cof.
fee. A delightful time was had by
those present. The club will have
their regular monthly spread at the
home of Mrs. Weeks on Thursday
evening OF next week.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

The w. r. c. at their regu-
lar meeting May 4, had very busy
session till recess. After a short re.
cess was called IN order by our pre-.
siding officer to prepare for a social
time, as the Post had been invited
to meet with the w. X. c. The
visit and light refreshments were
enjoyed by all. The w. r. c. ex-
poets the Post to come often to Wis
il their auxiliary in the future. -
Press Correspondent.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Sin every day takes out a patent for
some new Invention. WhiDple.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
May, June, July
August, September
Going limit IS days; final return limi,
October 81. 1912
LIBERAL sTOPOVER PRIVILEGES
CHOICE OF ROlJIES

Proponiona,ely Reduced Fares to Many
other points
Through Train Service to the East Strictly
High-Class
Call on your Local Agent and let him as.
sist you in outlining
a DELIGHTFUL SUMMER OUTING
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

The home of B. B. Pierce on
North Fillmore street was totally
destroyed by fire Wednesday fore
noon. The fire originated from
defective flue. Only the clothes IN
the backs of the family were saved,
and Mrs. Pierce and three little
children had barely time to escape
from the burning building, which
was owned by J, R. Weimer. Mr..
Pierce is an industrious and hard
working man, and the loss is Sc
we're blow to him. Neither the
dwelling or furniture were insured.
Mr.. Weimer allowed his insurance
to elapse only a few days ago.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17

Robinson Carr died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. J. /. Shurts,
Nav I4th, aged sc years. He had
been in feeble health for some time,
and his death was not unexpected.
His remains were conveyed to Me
kamah, Neb., for interment, ]. l..
Shurts accompanying the casket
Mr. Carr was a fine gentleman,
with a pleasant word for every one,
and to know him was TO like and
respect him.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-05-17
Low FARES EAST
Visit the Old Home
VIA
O-W. r. g. NJ.
o. s. L. and Union p ,cific


Round trip tickets to principal cities in
Middle Western aud Eastern States
on sale during
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

At Bowling Green, Ohio, May u,
Senator LaFollette declared he held
the key to the presidential nominal
ton at Chicago, that party history
indicated the republican party never
would nominate two men so near to-
gether in the race as Roosevelt and
Taft and that he was the likeliest
nominee OF the party. "From the
present time until the gayal falls to
adjourn 10 the republican convention
l am candidate for the presidency
he said.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24
"a STATE
SECRET
Str ~ OF q Race to Recover
It From an Enterprisine
Journalist
BY ARTHUR PEARSON
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation, 1911.
BY ARTHUR PEARSON

1t was my good fortune while news.
paper correspondent at Berlin to come
into the possession Of a state secret.
| shall not make trouble, as I would
even at this late date, by giving it to
Tie world or telling how l came by
It, except to say that got it from an
American lady who was at that time
prominent in Berlin court society and
VINO nfterward married a general in
the German army.
Nevertheless the imperial govern
ment knew that the secret had been
aivulged and that It was in my DOS
session. How they made the discoy-
cry l have never learned. There was
network Of diplomats, newspaper
men, spies-indeed, all manner Of per-
sons, every one watching the other
and all working secretly. The mo-
ment l became possessed OF the infor-
nation l refer to without waiting for
baggage went to a railway station
and started for Paris. / reached the
French capital without interruption.
On the way l thought out a plan to
use my secret In way that would
neither compromise me or the lady
from whom / had received 1t. re-
solved to turn 1t in to a London Jour-
nal to which had at times sent items
OF news. But l remained in Paris
twelve hours. This was fatal to NV
getting clear Of those whom the chan
cellor Of Germany sent out to head
me of.
was sitting in my hotel on the Rue
Revolt waiting for a train to carry
me to Calais when saw man enter
whom l had once seen In the ante
room Of an important official Of the
German government while we were
both waiting for an audience. Tortu-
nately saw him before he saw me,
or, rather, he did not see me at all.
1t flashed through my mind that he
was after me. that his purpose was to
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

1t would surprise you to know of
the great lgood that is being done by
Chamberlain's Tablets, Darius
Downey, of Newberg Junction, N. b.
writes, "My wife has been using
Chamberain's Tablets and finds
them very effectual and doing her
lots Of good" If you have any trouble
with your stomach or bowels give
them trial. For sale by all dealers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24
STATE POLITICS DISCUSSED
Situation as to Leading Republican
Candidates.

According to a Lewiston dis.
patch, since the state convention
held there May IS, republican
politicians of the state are now
turning their attention to state,
Judicial, legislative and county
politics and the party hopes to win
the election in Idaho this.fall and
send two republican congressman
to Washington and reflect re-
publican senator. This dispatch
says the leading candidates for
governor are John T. Morrison of
Boise. John Haines,. a political
leader OF Boise, and Paul Clag.
stone of Bonner county. The
demonstration of strength shown
by GLADSTONE and the formation Of
Clagstone clubs at various points
is said to have caused south Idaho
people to regard the Bonner coun-
ty mans candidacy more seriously.
Byron Defenbach has withdrawn
as tentative candidate, and Frank
Gooding. ex-governor, says he is
not candidate. There is rumor
that Gooding will be persuaded to
help Morrison, and Taylor will be
induced to draw out of the guber-
material race and be made tax
commissioner.
Judge Bulge of Bannock county,
candidate for the supreme bench,
is regarded as power to be
reckoned with because of the solid
Mormon support he will control.
Other candidates are said to be
trying to get combination with
him in order to get this support,
but this is denied. His only op-
ponent is Judge Stewart, the in
cumbent, who, to the surprise of
many, has announced his candi.
dacy for reelection. It was re-
ported that i'll health would cause
Judge Stewart to decline to run
again.
Chas. w. Dempster of Bannock
county is the only candidate men.
toned for acknowledgement, and
Y. V. Allen, state treasurer, is said
10 be unopposed for denomination. !
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
ordinance prohibiting cows and other
stock running at large on the streets
and alleys will be enforced. Stock
running at large will be impounded
and fee of Sl.00 and expenses for
each head charged to release them
from the pound.
By order Of the Board of Village
Trustees.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

KNEW HE HAD 'FIxED" THR OPERATOR
arrest me on trumped up charge and
take me back to Berlin for trial. He
went up to the hotel office, doubtless
to inquire for me, and slipped out
through a corridor leading to a back
door.
1t was now evident that was fol-
lowed. But by how many persons ?
knew the German chancellor's de-
tectives were numberless and that he
would guard every avenue by which
might escape him. He knew that l
was journalist and that the most
likely mart for the news I possessed
was London. Therefore l was sure to
be tracked to the British capital. l
must change my plan. I must 20 to.
the place l would be least likely to
20. Though ] am an American.
would not be expected to go to Ameri-
ca, because at least week would be
required for me to get there, and food
Tor newspapers grows cold quickly.
Nevertheless l believed that my Sc
cret would keep all that time unless
some new development in the situation
should occur. At any rate, felt sure
that would not be permitted to carry
or send my news to England. and IL
were to use 1t at all l must take
time to shake" my followers.
Departing from my hotel on Rue
Rivoli, I turned into the Rue d'Alger.
thence into Rue st. Honore, from
which pursued my way to q boule.
ward. Within another hour was on
a train steaming for Cherbourg and.
having purchased newspaper, looked
through the advertisements till I saw
That ship would sail from there to
New York within few hours after
my arrival.
l was standing on deck just as the
ship was about to cast OF when a cab
came lickety split toward the dock. A
man got out, threw a coin at the cab
man and just succeeded in getting
aboard as the vessel left the dock. |
Something told me that he was from
Berlin and that he was after me.
Whether he had been sent to watch
that particular steamer or had got ON
my track I don't know.
At that time the wireless telegram
had just begun to be put on ocean
liners, and l was delighted to see that
there was an apparatus on the steamer
on which sailed. As soon as 7 had
secured stateroom-there are ALWAYS
staterooms LETT over on steamers that
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

PAATIRRIHAhRSGH's MILITANT, oAnro,.
and ath Fridsys ~ NO IL. II l. O OF. meeta ~
nan. visiting Cheveliers Welcome raternal
H. L. Farnsworth. Clerk. @. w. Cu,, 80.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

RATHDRUM LODGE NO. a. A.. q
~ meets at Fraternai hall ev.rv a. II
ord Wednesdays Of each month. AZ, M ~ ~
welcome at all meetings. All MasotG
Stewart Young Secretary.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

Poor appetite is sure sign OF IN
paired digestion. A few doses OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will strengthen your dlges-
tion ard improve your appetite
Thousands have been benefited by
taking these Tablets. Sold by all
dealers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

G hG GAsFE GRRHA sTIE + NO. 80. oRDERo,
t ha1I Wednesday evenings at sei Esaa sn1
nail Visiting sisters weicome. - 'fateraal
Mrs. Rosetta Siegloch, Secy. nef' W. \.
"a
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1912-05-24

The national socialist convention,
In session at Indianapolis May u"
nominated Eugene V. Debs OF 1t IRE
Haute, Ind, candidate for PRESIDENT