St. Helens mist. (St. Helens, Or.) 1913-1933, January 07, 1916, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextHi ST. HELENS MIST, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. 1916 POUNDED 1881. Issued Every Friday by THE MIST PUBLISHING COMPANY. 8. L. MOOHUEAD .Editor and Munnger Entered as second-class matter, January 10th, 1912, at the Postofflce at St. Helens, Oregon, under the act of March 3rd, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION KATES: One Year f1-50 Six Months 75 Advertising rates made known on application. COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. DIOGENES AND HIS LANTERN Only eight of Oregon's ninety legislators survived a test applied by seven correspond ents of daily newspapers at the capitol during the legislative session last winter. These seven reporters entered into a com pact early in the session to mark out names of senators and representatives as rapidly as each was condemned as dishonest in the mind of any of the seven. The list at the start was clean not a mark on it. The entire ninety names stood forth in untarnished innocence. Before night of the first day's session, over half the senators and nearly one-third of the representatives were run through with sharp pencil strokes. On the dawn of the last day of the official forty days' session, there were only eleven names left on the list. All the senators were marked off the eleven survivors were repre sentatives. The list stood : Dr. Anderson of Wasco county. Melvin Fenwick of Lane county. John Gill of Multnomah county. Oscar Home of Multnomah county. E. V. Littlefield of Multnomah county. S. P. Peirce of Coos and Curry counties. C. Schuebel of Clackamas county. James Stewart of Wheeler county. Plowden Stott of Multnomah county. Marian B. Towne of Jackson county. W. L. Vawter of Jackson county. The last day's prolonged session, lasting until nearly 7 o'clock Sunday morning, result ed in Messrs. Fenwick, Vawter and Peirce being struck off the list. Each did something that did not appeal to the fancy of the corres pondents, so off went his name from the press roll of honor. The astonishment of the eighty-one mem bers who were marked off from day to day will probably be equaled only by the amaze ment of the eight who were suffered to remain on this list, never printed heretofore. Ordinarily it is supposed that the newspa permen who cover a legislative session are well .informed as to motives and shrewd in an alyzing character. Insiders know that seldom do the political principles and convictions of the correspondents correspond with the poli cies of the respective papers they represent. Most of the correspondents are of a radical turn of mind, idealists if you please, and they are prone to apply standards all their own in the judgment of men. That the yardsticks by which they measured the honesty of legisla tors were entirely different from those which would be applied by men of affairs is evident. The list of honest legislators would be much longer if prepared by anyone except newspa per reporters. After all, the newspapers delight in criti cism, and newspaper men as a class are ultra critical. Our own judgment is that by far the majority of both houses of the last legislature in Oregon were, honest, sincere men, actuated by motives of public good, and if we made out a list of "honest men" it would include nearly 80 instead of the eight who were so highly esteemed by the daily paper reporters. And at that, there are one or two of the chosen eight who would not get on our list of eighty. But perhaps we, too, are prejudiced. Oregon Voter'. LONG RANGE SEA FIGHTS The fight in the North sea began twelve miles away. When the Bluecher was struck, she was ten miles from her English enemy. When Von Spec and Craddock fought olf Chile, they opened fire at a distance of 12,000 yards, and Craddock had old-fashioned, obso lete ships. If old-fashioned, obsolete ships open fire at 12,000 yards, what the super dreadnaughts can do may be guessed. What they can do, experts say frankly, is throw a 2000-pound projectile twenty-five miles with such accurate range-finders that the deflection will be only 20 yards for six miles. In fact, the improvement and change in naval equip ment has been so swift and revolutionary that the life of a battleship has been rated first rank for only five years. In speed, in size, in armor proof and big-gun fire the changes have come so fast since 1905 that the nations had either to fight it out or cripple themselves financially building bigger and bigger mon sters of the sea; and, oddly enough, the changes all date from a little "cheese box on a floating saucepan," the Monitor of civil war fame. From the time the Monitor and the Mernmac spat out their fire-cracker shots at each other, it has been a race among nations for speed, armor proof, big guns and long range. Those best informed declare that the big gun and speed have rendered secondary both armor proof and submarine; but these are disputes that will be finally settled in the present war. Neither side has had any monop oly of courage. The courage of both sides has been magnificent almost terrible, but speed and the big gun have won. Review of Reviews. The Sunday blue law has been held legal by three federal judges. With prohibition to enforce and to hold down the lid on Sunday, the outlook for peace officers promises to be exceedingly strenuous. A SEA LYRIC . There is no music 'hat man has heard. Like the voice of the minstrel cca, Whose major and minor cords are fraught With inflnito mystery For the sea is a harp, and tho winds of God Tlay over his rhythmic breast. And bear on the sweep of their mighty wings The song of a vast unrest There is no passion that man has sung. Like tho love of the doep-sculed sea, Whose tide responds to the moon's soft light With marvelous melody For the sea is a harp, and the winds of God Play over hl rhythnilo breast, And bear on the sweep of their mighty wings. The song of a vast unrest There is no sorrow that man has known, . Like tho grief of the wordless main. Whose Titan bosom forever throbs With an untranslated pain , For tho sea 1b a harp, and the winds of God Play over his rhythmlo breast, And bear on the sweep of their mighty wings, The song of a vast unrest PAUL HAMILTON HAYNB. CHRISTMAS IN EUROPE Did you ever hear a foreigner, one who came to America when he had grown to man's estate, exclaim, "What ! you have only one Christmas l)av? Don't vou celebrate but one day?" And then he is likely to tell you how many days are celebrated in his country. In Germany there are four of these holidays, the first being Holy Night, the last being the 27th of December, which marks the grand Christ mas ball and similar social observances. In rural England, and especially in Scotland, the Christmas season takes in twelve days, which correspond to the now overthrown reign of "The Lord of Misrule." This monarch, who lost his head less than 200 years ago, because he abused the power that had been given him. was one of the features of the midwinter cele bration. During the twelve days of his power he was permitted to rule with absolute author ity. The master of the house, even the king, was subservient to his orders. The manner of the revelry, under the Lord of Misrule, shows plainly that this was no Christian custom, but was, like so many of our other customs, derived from pagan people and pagan ideas. It was a slightlv modified Satur nalia, such as wasiield at Rome for twelve days at the Feast of Saturn. In England there were definite penalties for all kinds of offenses. The man who drank too little was punished quite as severely as the one who drank too much. In France there was a cor responding period of untrammeled revelry, known as the Feast of Asses. When the lib erty of the people was turned into license, the feast was abolished. OREGON IN THE DRY COLUMN The closing of the saloon with the old year was the principal topic of conversation, not only here but throughout the whole state. The change is a radical one and is far reach ing in its effects. The boozer can get his booze, but in doing so he bulletins himself to public inspection and criticism. lie may say he don't care, but he docs. The purchasing of booze under the prohibition law brands the purchaser as a drinker, to place it mild. The red tape procedure is complicated and embar rassing and rather than "humble himself" so to speak, the imbibber will disgustingly ex press his opinion of the law and board the water wagon to spite himself and everybody else. Ex-United States Senator Chas. W. Ful ton and Hon. Chas. II. Carev of Portland, have announced their candidacy for delegates at large to the Republican national convention. There are four to be elected. There will also be two delegates elected from each congres sional district. The last legislature repealed the law providing for mileage of delegates, but nevertheless there will be no dearth of candidates. It is amazing that so. many men and wom en throw away their opportunities to walk and talk with the great. If it be true that a man is known by the company he keeps, then there is many a person who has reason to be asham ed of himself. A book is nothing but a man or woman, and if one invites into his home flashy and trivial and vulgar writers, he indicates by his choices the manner of person he is. Of course there will be violations of the law. There was never yet a law enacted but what was violated, but when imprisonment is added to a fine, it has its terrors. The only solution of the question is to foreswear booze and abide by the law, conse cucntly he will be free from prison stain and his family or loved ones will be free from stigma. Eugene Sandow, renowned athlete, reput ed to be the strongest man in the world, has been executed in London Tower after facing a military court on the charge of being a Ger man spy. Sandow formerly conducted a great physical culture establishment in London. W hen rumors that he was a sympathizer with the Germans began to spread he suddenly dropped from sight. Primary election for the nomination of candidates will be held the third Friday in May. Candidates have already made their appearance but are shy about commencing it. Man cannot regulate the weather, but he can spend lots of time growling about it. This statement hits the most of us. - When a married man doesn't dress up. his wife is apt to give him a dressing down. Now will you be good? COURT PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, December 29, 1915. 6th Judicial Day. Court came pursuunt to adjourn ment. Olllcers ull present. Due proclamation being mado, the following proceedings were had: Matter of tax levy for tho years 1915 and 1916, and of estimated amounts to be raised: On this dny this matter coming on for consideration in accordance with notice heretofore given us by luw re quired, and it appearing to the Court from the estimates now niacin, that It will be necessary to raise the fol lowing named amounts for the vari ous purposes, viz.: UKXKIMI. FUND KimxIs and Highways Supervisors and vlowers. . I 4,000.00 Dumages 1,000.00 Interest on highway bonds 18,000.00 Sinking fund 12,000.00 Highway engineer, salary 1,500.00 Highway engineer, deputy 1,200.00 Highway engineer, expense. 600.00 Highway engineer, bond . 20.00 Highway engineer, suppl's 240.00 County surveyor, per diem 1,000.00 County surveyor, expense. ' 500.00 140,060.00 County Court County judsp, salary . . f 1.000.00 County Judge, expense . , 225.00 County Judgo, supplies . . 100.00 Commissioners, per diem. liOO.OO Commissioners, traveling expenses 500.00 Publishing Court proceed ings 1,500.00 Experting books 500.00 Fire patrol 800.00 S 5,725.00 Sheriff's Office Salary of sheriff S 1,400. CO Salary of deputy 1,000.00 Salary of clerks 1, GOO. 00 Traveling expense 1,185.00 Uonds, $215; supplies, S200 415.00 S 5,000.00 Clerk's Olilce Salary cf clerk S 1 400.00 Salary of deputy 900.00 Salary of assistants 600.00 Ilond 35.00. Supplies 750.00 S 3,685.00 Treasurer's Office Salary of treasurer 600.00 Ilond 76.00 Supplies 60.00 $ 725.00 AiMOMMnr's Ollire Salary of assessor $ 1,200.00 Salary of deputy 800.00 Salary of clerks 800.00 Traveling expense 250.00 Bond 15.00 Supplies 250.00 3,315.00 Court House Salary of Janitor S 780.00 Supplies 400.00 Repairs 160.00 Miscellaneous 600.00 S 1,930.00 Circuit Court Jury 4,000.00 Witnesses 1,000.00 Reporter and bailiff 400.00 Supplies 10.00 Expense of dist. atty .... 100.00 Special attorney 600.00 S 6,010.09 Justice Courts Justice fees S 260.00 Constable foes 150.00 Jury 60.00 Witnesseb 200.00 8 650.00 Coroner's Ollire Fees of coroner $ 200.00 Expense 160.00 Hond 9.00 Jury io.OO Witnesses 60.00 S 419.00 Insane Examinations 8 155.00 Relief . 50.00 205.00 Superintendent of School Salary g 1,300.00 Clorks 300.00 Expense 160.00 Institute 150.00 Bond g.OO Supplies 300.00 $ 2,206.00 Health Officer Salary $ 240.00 Expense 60.00 Supplies 3.00 S 293.00 Fruit inspector $ 300.00 State tax 40,144.65 School tax 30,636.00 Library 381.70 Indigent Boldlers 100.00 Widows' pensions 2,400.00 Care of poor 7,000.00 Improving poor farm .... 10,221.38 Jail board of prisoners. 600.00 Jail medical attention and supplies 25.00 Tax rebate 75.00 Indemnity for slaughtered cattle 500.00 Scalp bounty 160.00 County fair 1,000.00 Sealer of weights and measures 250.00 Elections 3,000.00 $166,906.73 ROAIM AND HIGHWAY! GKNKIt.Ui KoAD 1'UNI lii-ldges Vernonia $ 4,500.00 Tide Creek 2,000.00 Dolena 1,600.00 Hazel Grove 2,000.00 Marshland 1,000.00 Colvln 1,000.00 Rainier (repairs) 600.00 Honeyman (repairs) .... 200.00 $12,800.00 Machinery Scariner $ 400.00 Three 4-yard wagons .... 1,000.00 Screening machine 1,000.00 Road Scappooso to Mult- (Contlnued on page 6 ) Beautiful Silver Is nlways appropriate for Wedding Gifts, Itlrthduy Preiwnts, etc. No whoro can you find so extenslvo or so attractive n display of exquisite Table Sliver as hero, lion lion Dishes, Forks, Spoons, Servers, Ladles, etc. Cut Glass and Clocks. Gold and Gold Filled Jewelry. Jowelry and Watch Repairing a Spoclalty. VON A. GRAY, Tho Jeweler. A. C. HlllllllilllllllllllllllMlllIIIIIMIIIIIIII FARMERS AND HOME-MAKERS' WEEK and RURAL LIFE CONFERENCES January 3 to 6, 1916 Live lufurniHtlnn, Practical Help for tht Homt the Harm, Itic Community. Convention of Orrgoti'i Orentrt Iudutrit Conference uu orcgotTt Muttf Vtul Problctui LKCTUMHrt-DKMOSSTRATION! hXIHHITIONS-lUN 1 KKTAINMUNTS Two thmiMtid people attr n1rd In it ymr. II U Rieut plate to make fitemla with live thlukera and live thought good wuikcra, aud good woik. WINTER SHORT COURSE January io to February 4, 1016 A Prctk-.l Agricultural Coiiih In Nul Shell. Appllrtl Krtrnvc In Actual Work of tUe t'uftu aud lluuncbuld. Courara In PKt'lT KAIS1NO, FARM CROPS. SOILS. STOCK KAIhlNl). DAIRY WORK, 1'Ol'I.TKY HAISINO, C. A K DKN INC., COOK INC., SI'vVINli, IIOIiSlillOI.il ARTS, MOMK NI'KslNi;, IUTMNKSS MKT HODS, ROAD Ml' 1 1. HI SO PA M KNI-.INKHRINIi, RURAL ORGANIZATIONS. MARKKTING. CorratHn1rttc fnurata Without Tultloaj. Kxprrt Infttmcllun In Muilc. Ucttuccu railroad ratea. For program wrltr to Th Coltega Exchange. Ortfoa Agricultural Collaga. Corvthii. (Iw II I to 1-1) SPECIAL I have purchased the black smith shop formerly owned by B. Thompson, and will now be permanently located. A. L. Robenojt HOULTON, ORE. Blacksmithing and General Re pair Work. Phone 114. 30E A FRESH SHAVE 5 Adds tone to any man. That's why we are so busy and there are so manr tony people in tins jj town. J 15 Cents Tone. 8. E. LYNCH. $ St. Helena, Oregon 2 Str. IMLDA Rates between St. Helens and Port land, 50 cents one way, 75 cents for the round trip. Tickets good until used. Boat leaves St. Helena 7:fi5a. m, Keturnlnff leaves P.ntlnnil 2:30 p. m. Arrive at St Helena 4 45 p. m. C I. HOOGHKIRK MOOELI Or PERFECTION. PERFECTLY SIMPLY PERFECT. foodl Oil, Belts and all klnila of Bowing - ...l.i.o, xujuiruiK tt aiMJClUliy. NEW If OMR UHKltH AKE QUALITY CIIOOHKI18 For Halo by RIf AKIi'l'' DUIUVKH 340 MorrlHou Ht., Portland, Ore. THE NEW HOME HEWING MA CHINE CO. Han Eranclcco, Cut, PROFESSIONAL CARDS K. A. ROSS FUNERAL DIRECTOR LICENSED EMBALMEU Bank Building St. Helena, Ore. Bunnm Phone 2) Rnidrnca R 29 DR. C. K. WADIi PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON MONK OH Muckle Blily, ST. UFI.KNS, 01! K DR. W. R. DINMAM DENTIST Office in Bank Building St. Helens - Orcgou Ilmirsi Siimhiy and I'.vniingi 9 to 1 to J iy AiHinlinrnt tmly DK. A. C. TUCK Kit DICNTIST ST lir.LI-.NS, ORKtiON MU( KLl III. 11(1, DR. L. GILBERT ROSS PHYSICIAN a. SURGEON OmeeHanM.,.,.. pt.IIcleMS DR EDWIN ROSS PHYSICIAN A SURGEON OFH K IN HANK III'II.IIIMI St. Helens - Oregon T. S WHITE FUNERAL DIRECTOR I.IDK.NHKI KMIUI..MKH Houlton Oregon DR. ALFRED J. PEEL PHYSICIAN A SURGEON St. Helens Rank Hilllilllll DR. H. R. CLIFF PHYSICIAN & SURGEON I'liiine Main :ei A Kiel; Kea. K. 4f .7 lll:ltnlll7Hi.Ulng T,t 1 r HuiMing Portland, Or. DIC I HA W. ItliACK IK. NANA II. MACK DrSss CIimOFRACTOItS Olilce Houra: 9 a. m. to 11 a. 111. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. St. Helnng, OrKon. M. E. MILLER ATTORN EYATLAW St. Helens - Oregon ST. HELENS ROUTE via Willamall Sloagh THE PEOPLES BOAT STR. AMERICA Leavos Portland dally - -2:30 p. m (Sunday 1:30 p. m.) Arrlvog St. Helena - - 6:00 p. irt (Sunday 3:30 p. m.) Loaves St. Helena - 6:15 a. n . Arrives Portland ---10:15 a. u. H. HOLMAN, Agent Makes nil way landings. Wharf for I iunr Bixcei. I'liones: Mnln 832. A-4204. FRANK WILKIN8, St Holons Agon PURE MILK AND CREAM Furniahed Daily by ST. HELENS DAIRY S. N. CADE, Proprietor ST. HELENS, OREGON. Plume 107-6. Our fiK'llltlrw and equipment for handling dairy products nnaldes ng to supply the liONt tn ailo of milk and cream, which Ih strictly sanitary. We are anxious to secure more cuHtomcrg and prom he K'mmI sorvlre. HntlHfiictlon guaranteed In every rcsjiect. I J f V ..'. ail ft, 1 id.