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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
RAISE BUGS TO FIGHT BUGS
French Scientists Breed Insects and
Birds That Are Enemies Of Fruit
Destroying Pests.

There Is a quaint institution In Men.
tone, In the south of France, known
as the Insectarium, where learned pro-
fessors are rearing various species of
bugs and other insects.
Mentone Is In the center of an i'm
portant fruit-growing district, and the
object Is to discover the best means Of
fighting those insect pests that prey
upon plants and ruin the. fruit.
The orchards have suffered severely
through the ravages of the mealy bug,
and the fruit growers were becoming
quite alarmed. Then experts discov-
cred that three other species Of bug
are the natural enemies of the mealy.
So these are being bred and reared
and turned loose In the orchards as
allies of the fruit growers.
The institution IL also breeding GER
tain species of ladybirds to destroy the
cochlneal. an insect that plays havoc
with orange and lemon trees. These
ladyblrds have been brought from far
Australia and California.
The Institution is nothing less than
an upto-date insect farm, consisting
of large private mousse and an acre
of ground. In the laboratory are rows
upon rows Of phials and Jars. the
lnrvae Of various insects which are
kept at a high temperature. In the gar
den are cages full Of all kinds Of
creeping and flying pests.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
SEEN IN DIFFERENT LIGHTS
Beauties Of Nature Made Varying Ap.
peal TO the Artist and the
Two "Flappers."

The Woman and the artist were sit.
ting on the sands at the beach Near
them were two girls murmuring TO
each other.
Silence fell when the artist sat up
sxcitedly and waving n thumb at the
magnificent sunset, said: Get that
color ~
II was one Of Natures great pictures
"A pile Of lavender thunder clouds
tipped pink by the setting sun and
slashed from time to time by flame
lightning. The lake gave back the
glories of the sky, enhanced by It's
own green waves.
The bobbed-haired one Of the two
girls spoke first: "Say, Minnie.
wouldn't that make n swell negllgee7"
"You said It," replied Minnie, but
how'd yer get all them colorsT
Layers and layers and layers Of
chiffon" was the dreamy response.
The artist fairly exploded I'm the
Woman's ear: Gosh Is that all they
can think of Now, when | get back
to the studio I'll show YOU" lie fin.
ished with n vague gesture.
The Woman said nothing, only sat
back and pondered on the number Of
things that genius might create from
one source Of lnsplration.-Chlcago
Journal.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
coAtlY Blrd.Booka.

A London bookseller reports that
many OF the standard works ON birds
are conspicuous for their high prices
Thus copy OF "Lllford's Blrds Of the
British Isles" with Tlprburn's plates
Is listed at f76. A complete copy Of
the "Ibls" runs 20 fl30. and the "Cata'
logue Of Birds IA the British Museum,
10 f5i. Beebe's Monograph OF the
Pheasants' stands NJ $50 and Elllot's
monograph OF the same order at ESQ.
II you want Dresser's "Iilrds Of Eu-
rope" today you must pay f05. and
for Gould's "Blrds ~ Europe" fl05.
GOuld's Birds Of Australia" can be
obtained for f2s5 and his "Mono-
graph Of the Ilumming Bird" for f7S,
The climax ls reached by the "Ornl.
biological Bibllogrnphy Relating 20
American Birds" that appears Ia the
list at ISIS. and by Audubon's "Blrds
OF America" which demands n shelf
ms large as an ordinary dining table
for each OF It's gigantic volumes. and
Is priced at fGOO. Thus the would-be
pOssessOr Of the eleven works named
above must be prepared for an ex.
penditure OF f2,42I.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
APE EXPERT MONEY TESTER
Said to Be Impossible TO Fool Animals
Of Slam With Any Counter
felt Money.

The people Of Siam are very fond
Of keeping monkeys Of various kinds
as pets. Owing to their close associ-
alton with human beings, these crea-
lures become very intelligent.
One of the most remarkable things
that these monkeys can do Is to test
money. In Siam there Is a large
amount Of counterfeit money, perhaps
more than In any other country In the
world. As a consequence, the lot Of
the merchant Is n difficult one. They
have, however, surmounted the trou-
BILE to large extent by making use
of apes to test the coins. Sitting By
the side of each merchant Is to be
seen solemn-faced ape. Every piece
OF money handed to his master is at
once given to the ape. The animal
tests the coin with his teeth. II II
Is good. he throws IL into the money
box; II II be bad he fllngs II to the
ground.
The strange part about the busl.
ness Is that no white person has yet
been able to discover how the apes
tell the good money from the bad. Ths
merchants politely refuse 10 explain
how the creatures are trained to carry
out this useful Office. The only sure
thing about the affair Is that the apes
never make q mistake.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
VAST WEALTH FROM SILVER
Fortunate spanlsrds Spent Millions a.
the Average Man Might Dis
pense ttis Dollars.

In the old Spanish days IN Mexico,
millionaires were often made over
night in the rich sllver-mining sections
around Guadalajuata. A shrewd pros
pector In the early days. named Fam
brano, discovered mine which
brought him immense wealth. He
spent most OF his time In the cap.
itals Of Europe. living as extravagant.
ly nv possible. squanderlng vast sums
az the gaming table. but managing TO
leave a snug little fortune OF 100000.
900. One OF his whlms was 10 lay
silver pavement In front OF his house.
but this the authorities forbade. In
those days silver was on parity with
gold.
The conde do valenciana. who dis.
covered one OF the richest mines In
this section, derived 80 much wealth
from II that he Is said TO have gotten
rid OF si00.Ooo.0o0 in u few years.
Another silver king sent the king OF
Spain s2.0000O0 as "a Christmas pres
ent, and asked 10 be allowed TO build
galleries and portals OF silver around
his mansion. THIS request was re-
fused. the authorities declaring that
such magnlhcence was the privilege
Of royalty only.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
Story Of the hlah Heel.

The high-heeled shoe was intro.
duced In The Middle ages. when both
men and women took 20 u.
Man. however. soon found that he
could not live a mans life and do u
mans work while wearing high heels.
and so resumed his low.heeled shoes.
leaving high heels 10 the ladies, with
whom they have always been popu-
lar.
The modern high heel Is, In tts way.
a triumph OF art. being OF wood, which
Is lighter than leather and keeps its
shape. The heel contains a spring.
which adds to the grace OF It's wear.
er's walk. As the lnstep Is raised the
figure Is thrown slightly forward. and
n pronounced elegance is the result.
But IL most be admitted the high heels.
though improving the appearance. do
not always improve the physique OF
their wearers. and arc frequently
the cause Of ill-health.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
csrIbs' FLASHING Thunder Bird.

The Australian thiek'headed shrike
Il about six inches long. rieh.ysllOw
below, with a jet,black collar and u
white throat. black head and partly
black tail. II ID sometimes called the
black'breasted ny-catcher and Il has
also a variety Of French and New
Latin names.
In the mythology Of some low
tribes. such as the caribs. Brazllians,
Harvey islanders. Karens. Bechunas
and Basutos. there are legends Of u
Mapping or flashing thunder bird.
which seems TO translate into myth
the thought Of thunder and lightning
descending from the upper regions
Of the air. the homo OF the eagle and
the yulture.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
In search Of AmhsrnrlsL

An expedition has left Seattle for
Bering sea 20 search for ambsrgTis,
which II now more precious than gold.
There IL decided shortage OF this
material, which Is used In perfumery,
and as yet no substitute has been
evolved
Ambergris is a morbid growth In
the whales intestlnes and when eject
ed into the sea floats like the chilled
grease on broth, until found. 1t con.
tains property necessary 10 hold
various chemicals In solution.
Near the mouth Of the Yukon riy.
er there Is said to exist a virgin field
for ambergris, Actions OF various eur,
rents tend TO eOngregate all floats into
one gigantic whirlpool and In the
hopes OF finding ambergrls there, sev.
efal hardy fellows are now en- route
north on the steamer Victoria.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
MskIno BURGLARS Tools.

The "Biack museum at Scotland
Yard has recently acquired fine set
OF house-brraking tools which had
been abandoned by their owner after
q burglary. These instruments show
wonderful workmanship. There ls n
collapsible Jimmy that folds up In
the pocket, q rope ladder OF silk that
fits into the palm OF the hand. n mum.
ber OF keys and lock-picking lnstru.
ments. and neat oIygen.acetylene
blow-lamp. Where do burglars obtain
these marvellous toolsf They are ex.
perts at making skeleton keys and so
on, but they are not capable OF max.
Ing the other implements. No respect.
able tirm manufactures such articles.
and. although a small quantity is
made secretly by employees OF repu-
table firms. the majority come from
special factories engaged In nothing
else but making burglars tools. Such
factories are hidden away In back
streets. and II is almost impossible 10
locate them.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
NOT As SHE, HAD PICTURED
oirl Whe Had Herself PACED In Hotel
onprspsrsd for Meeting With
Fllppant individual

The Sfri had never been PACED in q
hotel. Time after time she had heard
the bellboys 20 by calling out names,
and always she had envied the young
women who got up and followed them
to the telephone.
II got to be q positive mania with
her--this desire to be paged-and
nnaily she persuaded one Of her
friends to telephone her at a hotel at
specified time. 80
She waited In the lobby, sitting on
the edge Of her seat in excitement, un-
III the boy appeared.
"hiss Browni Mlss Brownr"
She rose excitedly. IL am Miss
Brown" she said.
Gentleman waiting to see you out
front"
She looked rather surprised; that
had not been in the scheme. But per
hsps he had changed his mind. She
followed the boy obediently. and was
led face to face with perfect
stranger.
Ns INV bttW pihh Niih tVhiusioh
a. she gazed at him, and he, realizing
the mistake. watched her In amuse-
ment He was a rather loudly dressed
young man with a great air of assur.
snce.
For moment they stared; then he
spoke.
"Not 30 good" he said slowly. and
then. a. an after thought, "but not so
bad. eitherf"
And the girl fed In embarrassment.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
Hidden brlns River.

A thousand feet beneath the town
% Midland. Mich. run rivers OF brine
Charged with calcium. sodium, magne
siam. STRATUM. bromine and chlorine
Perty pumping wells raise the brine,
and separative processes release from
tt the bases OF Photographic emulsions
medicines. cement. tanning materials,
perfumes. preseryatiyes and cold-stor-
aga solutions The magnesium was
used for war narss, and now. com
binsd In a secret alloy. furnishes metal
eae-third the weight OF aluminium.
sustaining . pressure OF 24.O00 pounds
pr square inch In the form OF gas
snsiae pistons. after q test equivalent
% that Of motor car running so miles
sn hour Continuously for $500 miles
earoely a sign sf wear was discern
0,s-seisntine American.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

IN Burma. among the Karens. q
long neck Ia the ambition OF every
woman. Her mother starts thinking
about this when her daughter IL o
baby. and starts 90 accomplish this
swanlike effect when the tots are
scarcely able 10 walk.
The method employed is q series
Of heavy bass rings. which are as
thiek ~ your little finger, These are
put around tho chlld's neck. and as
she srowA more rings are added. thus
forcing Der neck TO lengthen out.
More rings are added year after year
80 the girl grows into womanhood.
rwsnsy.eos OF these coils is the aver.
sss gwon. although 20 have been
achieved.
The 2f-rinscollared woman Is
thought beautiful. but the 25.ringed
LADY is considered a raving beauty
sndsr the karens OF Burma.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
OFFER MARK TWAIN REFUSED
NNo,as sesddsr, Ne 10 Reported 10
Hs~sA esId, Than Edltorsnip Of
! Numerous Periodical.

About that time my wife helped me
put, another temptation behind me.
This was an offer OF sixteen thousand
dollars q year, for Ave years, TO let
my name be used as editor OF hu-
msrous periodical.
praise her for furnishing her help
In resisting that temptation. for II IL
her due. There vas no temptation
about Il. In fact, but she would have
offered her help Just the same II there
had been one. can conceive Of many
wtid and extravagant things when my
Imagination IL In good repair, but I
can conceive Of nothing quite 30 wild
and srtrayagant as the idea OF my ac-
esptinE the edItorship OF a humorous
periodical.
I should regard that as the saddest
sf all occupations. II should under.
take Il I should have TO add to Il the
occupation Of undertaken. 20 relieve
II In some degree OF It's cheerlessness.
From unpublished Chapters from
the Autobiography OF Mark Twain" In
uarper's Magazine.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

In some parts OF India, l discovered.
elothes--or the lack OF thsm-eause
little concern; children up to six or
eight years old wear absolutely moth.
Ing. All the barbering Ia done In the
open street.
For the most part. houses are sim
ply built OF clay. with brush thrown
over the top. The better classes OF
natives pile into tenement houses as
people do In the congested districts
Of New York City. and their ambition
seems TO be to crowd as many persons
into . room as possible. and to have
a. many children as nature will per
mit.-World Traveller.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
Famous Explorer.

Louis Hennepin, a French Recollel
friar. missionary and traveller In North
America, was born at Ath, In Flanders
about 1910 He embarked for Canadu
and arrived In Quebec In 1878. he
tween that period and 1882 he eI,
plorsd the regions afterwards called
Louisiana, and, returning TO Europe,
published an account OF his researches.
The geographical portions Of his work.
are feeble, but they present much In.
terest as descriptions OF the manners
OF the aboriginal races which the au-
thor visited. He died In Utrecht
sbout 1706.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
Rua Factories In Psklnn.

There are sixty rug factories in Pc
king. China. employing over 200 work
men each and with capitals ranging
about $1,000 This Is a remarkable
increase on the figures recorded a few
years ago. and is explained by the In
creaslng popularity Of Peklng rugs In
the United States Direct buying Is
now done by many large American
firms. In addition TO this number
there are numerous small establish.
meDts-estlmated al over a hundred
which each employ a few score work.
men and operate with a small capt
tai.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

In addition TO using birds and their
nests as food. the Chinese keep birds
as pets. Their fondness for birds is
one Of the most pleasant features OF
their national character. Birds furnish
them with much amusement
Several kinds OF bird pets are taught
70 catch seeds thrown into the air
after Jumping from perehes held In
the hand. Except In winter. one can
always see people going into the open
country early In the morning with
their pets, TO catch grasshoppers TO
feed them, and to teach their pets new
songs.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
OF ceurss hosl

a negre boarded a tramcar. After
o word with the conductor. he shuf-
ned toward the door again.
An Inspector. who happened to be
n The ear. said 20 him. .surely you
scat want 20 set on 70 soon--snd you
ksvsa't paid"
-Ah want ter 90 ter whopple
street, said the negro. 'an' de con-
daetaA says dah's no sieh place"
well. there isn't" said the con-
doetsr.
Den dah's sure no good In ma
Uwtns dah"-Edinburgh Scotsman-
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
Baked a, Wearing Old cs..um...

At PIiheess MaTy's costume ball no
one could be found TO represent the
fashion between 1880 and 1900. In the
fashion parade. They were so ugly
that no one would wear theml Crino-
lines were there. and other eccen-
trieities Of fashion before and after
that period. but that time OF bustles.
full and heavy trimmings. big sleeves
and ridiculous hats were voted out al
together; they were not even eonsid-
cred funny or quaint enough 10 be
given a place In the procession--Lon-
don Times.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
That sllsneed Him.

BlaekstOne-Why do women always
like to parade their new finery before
'helr friendsi
Mrs. Blaekstone-FOr the same rea-
son. suppose. that you men dress
up like drum majors at your lodge
conventions.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

what Is Your fayOrite howerf"
We'll" replied Farmer COrntOssel,
Il guess an orchid is about as salts
factory as any"
"Orehids are beautiful. but rare"
That's why favor 'em. There's no
chance Of they're gettin' a start like
daisies or dandellOns an hayin' to be
weeded out."-Washington Star.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

B~nn Land a barren insuiar tract
~ British Norsh America. lies between
latitude oi degrees and II degrees
sertA. with Lancaster sound on the
aerth. Baiin bay and Davis strait on
ths east. the Gulf of Bothnia and Fox
channel oD the west. and Hudson bay
- the south The area Is about 238.-
600 square mites. II Is Inhabited hy u
few EskinsDs. but Is visited oecaslon-
ally By ~hslers-
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

Cards Of thanks notices are
charged for at the rate of fifty
cents each. Persons desiring to
have such notices published
should make a note of this.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

One hundred first class envel.
|opes with your name and ad.
dress neatly printed on the cor.
ner for one dollar at the Review
Office. Additional 100 for 75c-
The postoffice department ad.
vises the use of printed return
envelopes.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17

Residents of ST. Johns having taxes
and city liens TO pay in Portland c4n
make their payments without inconycni-
euee by avaiiing themselves Of oar ser
vices. We will pay same and secure yous
receipt without inconVenisnee TO you.
Pee. x5c. References: Any 81. Johns
Bank.-Peninsula Title, Abstract and
Realty Co.. by II. Henderson, Manager;
402 North Jersey Street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1922-11-17
a Laurel Lodge, |. 0. 0. F.

No. ZEE, st. Johns. Oregon
Meets each Monday evening In Odd Pei.
lows hall at 1880. A cordial welcome TO
all visiting brothers.
Ed. v. Guile, " q. &. W. Mason V. q.
= J. Burroughs, Rec. Sec; q W .Norens, pin. see
~. n. CLARK, Treas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Dentistry at Hall Price

A cutting prices seems 70 b In
vogue. without In the slightest cut.
ting the quality. we are going TO DO
all regular dentistry NJ half usual
prices for Class A work
Bridgework. with interchangeable
porcelain facinss) teeth. shows no
gold edges. easy to replace In case Of
broskaxe, boxed In with pure gold
backings. with a2k gold crowns and
20 solder. ~ - per tooth. II anybody
else quotes you bridgework at es. In.
sist on above specifications in q
signed contract. and you win likely
not get H. Gold and porcelain crowns
and Filings So each. silver filings.
- up. Fifty-dollar semi.metai fiex.
iblc plates at s7b. Good $40 pure
rubber plates. siB. Both Trubite
teeth. A perfect Mt guaranteed or
no charge.
Cheap rubber plates are dangerous
and profitless. hence we DO not make
themJ Having been established II
ysArs "a high-olass and fairly high.
priced dentists. and a. most people In
the state know us a. suoh, we feel
that any further comment about
who We are would be supsrfluoua.
We will show samples Of ali cur
work and guarantee yours - be
equal TO the ssmpies. IT'S tho hest and
prsttiest dental work you ever saw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
STARS AID To
1910 PRAISED
r. B. Cooper Says Cause OF
Schools Not Lost

Friends Of the school equalization
measure. Initiative &c. while regret.
ting the defeat which n suffered In
the election are strong IN their
claims that the campaign war well
worth while as bringing the educa.
tlonsi needs Of the state before the
public. according 90 Frank H. Coop.
er. former superintendent Of Seattle
schools.
1T is not possible" stated Cooper.
that the question Of improving our
schools should have occupied No
large a place In the public mind for
the past two or three months with.
out much good coming from H. The
proponents of the 1910 measure re-.
Allied all the time that there would
be strong opposition from the inter.
esta WHOSE pocketbooks would be nj.
fected by change In the method
OF collecting school taxes IL IL
very greatly 20 the credit Of Seattle
ana King county that with all tho
effort expended here 20 defeat the
measure. II lost In this county by
no small a vote.
Even those who were most 40
tive against 3o.io have admitted
publicly many times during this
campaign that there are many In
equalitiea and injustioes under the
present system. When the iegisla-
ture IN called upon this winter 20
take some action 10 remedy these
conditions. those who explained
their opposition TO initiative 90 by
saying that ~ lacked certain admin.
isirativc provisions should be willing
20 help work for a constructive
school code that will embody thes.
provisions"
As chairman Of the Heaftie
Sole committee . wish 10 en-
press our appreciation Of the
willing efforts made by . muI.
titude Of parnfs and teachers
and for the splendid editorial
support and liberal publicity
which The Star has given this
measure"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
CITY TO ENJOY
BIC CHRISTMAS
YuIe Season This Year to Be
Memorable One

Santa Claus made his frs, appear
ancc OF the 1899 Yuie season aaiuf
day IN some ~ the Seattle stores and
the youngsters were bury placing
their orders for Christmas.
The entire burincss distric; vein be
converted into a Christmas realm
November %. when miles Of ever.
green festoons will be placed in the
retail districts. together with scores
OF Christmas trees and holiday deco.
rations. business interests have en-.
tered heartily 10 make Scattle'H 1929
Christmas period one Of unusual civic
Interest
There n a widespread movement
turnout the United States 20 stima.
late early buying. not only for the
benefit OF the stores. but Of the pur.
chaser. Christmas st0cks have been
laid In earlier than usual and a ma
jority % the stores are ready TO
handle the Christmas trade. indica,
tiona are that the retail business dur.
ina the next six weeks will rank with
the tremendous volume Of sales that
marked 1915. the high point Of war
prosperity In Seattle.
A giant Christmas tree will be
erected IN City Han park. There will
be- community carol singing and
other civic enterprises that viii
broadcast tho meaaaKe % good Will.
The Community scrvice. one Of the
Community Fund bsnefleiafieg. h
making plans 10 foster the Christmas
spirit fhriout the city. Communities
ara districts win be Organized IN a
great system under definite leader
ship tina, viii assure the success OF
the program. There viii be "a Carol.
bay" program and associated with
Il win BE- suggestions for the effect.
i've presentation Of Christmas stories
and Of panfornimes and tableaux.
NeiKhbornoof Christmas trees. as
well as community trees. viii be en-.
cournged. The park board in lending
ia co operation and numerous civic
organizations are getting behind the
community tree enterprises.