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ST. HELENS MIST. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 21. Hl Issued Every Friday by THE MIST PrBLlSHlXa OOMPAXT O. D. HEILBORN. .. .Vie President ui Msnsser. B C. MORTON Editor unmrRIPTlOX RATES n.Yer But Months .75 Vnt.mrt bs second-class .-matter, January 10th. 1911. at the Postoffloe t fit Helens. Oregon, under the act of March Srd. 187. COOT! OFFICIAL PAPEU THE NIGGER IS FOCXD "Whom the gods wish to des troy, they first make mad." Elsewhere In the Mist Is publish ed extracts from a letter sent the St. Helens Chamber of Commerce by Senator Norblad. It was the general opinion that there was a "nigger in the woodpile in mis out, auu lad's letter substantiates the opinion. but now the woodpile has begun to fall and as stick by suck arops wun - .I.WU. .hurt tha "nlfPPr" llR- lt sickening tnua. me uiggei gins to show up. and he bears a striking resemblance to Senator A. W. Norblad of Clatsop county. W hen senate bill 190 was brbught to the attention of those interested in Col umbia county, a petition was signed by practically every business man and professional nan in St. Helens. All of the county oflctals, except one, signed it and it was sent to Salem. Tha Mist emosed Norblad's politi cal scheme, and in his anger, he writes a four page letter explaining why the opinions of those who reside in rnlumbia. county are not to be considered along with his opinion His letter, while intended to hood wink the DeoDle of Columbia county served another purpose, for Norblad In his anger and chagrin that his scheme should not be carried to a successful culmination, has only made the political trick the more ap parent. , ' Norblad, in the opening paragraph of his letter, expresses surprise at the attack the St. Helens Mist has made on Ballagh and Banks and says "to say that I was surprised at the article, is putting it mildly." What occasioned this surprise? Was it that the people of Columbia coun ty guessed his political trick which they thought inimical to the inter est of Columbia county and asked that the senate and house consider the fnterests Of Columbia county rather than letting Norblad slip something through which works ouk to his own political interest? Norblad wanders away from the subject to attack Morton, Clyde Ful ton. Edwin Judd and any others who dare to oppose his Bill No. 190. In many of the paragraphs of his letter, he makes remarus which show how deeply Interested he is In getting Columbia divorced frm Clatsop, and while he sheds croco diie tears and protests that he is working . for only the interest! of Columbia, his arguments are so weak that no reasoning person wih accept his statements as the truth Norblad says "from the stand' point of the politician, it perhaps would be better to have Columbia tied to Clatsop." Now, Mr. Norblad knows this'ls not true. He is a poll' ticlan, and a' very keen one, but to his own certain knowledge, he knows that It was not advantageous for HIM that Columbia was hooked on to Clatsop, for it was Columbia that was responsible for his defeat when be ran for Judge. Thla being the case, of' course Norblad feels wj friend ly to Columbia and it it reasonable to suppose that In drawing-the bill, he had at heart only the Interest of Columbia county. His own Interests were overlooked altogether. Chari table, forgiving, conscientious Norb lad. Columbia owes to him undying gratitude. ;'. ; ,'. . .."" The Mist is somewhat surprised that Norblad, the keen" politician that he is. should have so', plainly shown his hand. Perhaps he wi a little hot under the collar and that the salt of truth touched: a raw, apoi on his anatomy. One of the' sore spots seems to be that Clyde Fulton does nbt approve of the bill and then Edwin Judd does not approve of It and they are using influence to have it defeated. Just why this should make Norblad mad the Mist cannot explain, unless It Is that he realties that Fulton and Judd have ! messed his oolitlcil t-ick. Mr. Norblad says. "Evidently Mr. Morton has the interest of a certain clique of politicians and the desire to vent his personal spleen more at heart thr.n the welfare of his coun ty." Wrong asaln. Mr. Norblad. The editor of the Mist did not know of the bill until the matter came up at the Chamber of Commerce .meet ing, and if the interest of any certain political clique enters In the matter, then the numerous men in ai. nei ens who signed the petition remou strating agr.lnst the bill, must be a part of the clique. It Is certain, how nvor. that if they do belong to a clique, that it Is not Norblad's clique. The names on the petition, as were published in the lct Issue of tno Mist, does not bear out Mr. Norblad's exaggerated statement. At any rate, Norblad Is rand. He Is nawlng the earth like a mad bull, and swearing vengeance against all ment to -Onal 'sleep Is altogether unbelievable. ' It seems wholly Inconceivable that there could be a time In which any man of courage could want to live more than now. And who could have had more to live for than Roosevelt In this day of big. quick things? The time of his death marked the very heyday of his new and biggest serv ice. "Surely he could not have been ready to quit. In death, when his work not yet finished. ; Ai few years ago, when there was no war- and none thought of, and when all seemed quite monotonous, ly well with the world, one could look hard and far down life's road way and see no turning. Then even so pasnionate a lover of life as Roose velt might easily hnve said, perhups in a tired moment. "I am quite ready to die." But not this day! Men marching down the roadwr.y of life now have their eyes upon the bend In the road. Just beyond It Is per haps the world's greatest adventure. Is there any man, except a coward, who does not want, with every beat of his heart, to round that bend In the road? Can there be Miy man, except a sluggard, who does not want, with every outcry of his soul, a place of action lu that g-catest ad venture? It is much eaoler to believe thai Theodore Roosevelt was re.-.dy for anything and everything except death. National Republican. WAIT UNTIL IT IS OVER Brother Chapman of the Oregon Voter, in a January number of his paper, gave the history, picture and qualification of the members of the Oregon legislature and senate. His lengthy article carried the headline. "Who is Who in the Legislature." While the article was very Interest ln nnH tha Mint pn inved readlnt It. who dare oppose or expose him. Huj t Beems t n9 that after the Icglslu knows that the bill Is rinht (for ture has adjourned would have been Norblad) and has gotten it through lnB DroDer time tor Chapman to tell the senate, and will probably make a fight for it in the house. Columbia county will rely on Re presentative Ballagh to kill It wheu It reaches the house, for the repre sentative now knows that the people of Columbia are not in favor of the bill. They have nothing r.galnst Norblad. but do not relish having him use the entire county r-.s his own little political football. The. Mist Is glad that Norblad has BTnTBaRRd his views and undoubted ly the people of the ccunty should i be grateful to Mr. isormaa ior snow ing them Just how friendly he Is towards Columbia. Tho fact that the senator has been very much engross, ed with the paving bill and that he took a portion of his valuable time from the consideration of the bill (after the senate had kicked tht stuffing out of it), should convince the people of the county, that tne senator from Clatsop has not for gotten Columbia and It Is Improba ble that the people of Columbia will forget Norblad ROOSEVELT READY TO DIE? IMPROBABLE "I am quite ready to die. I have had a full life. I do not know anyone who has enjoyed life more. I have found life big, invigorating and worth while In everything that has come to me." The Washington Herald, in an edi torial tribute to Theodore Roosevelt following his death, recalls this statement credited to the former President a few years ago when he was near death in a Chicago hospi tal. The Herald then says: "We' be lieve that he would have said the same thing as he faced death this time." With full respect to the tribute to Colonel Roosevelt's fine courage in tended by the writer .of the Herald editorial. It Is quite impossible to imagine him saying, "I am quite ready to die," when the very inopportune time finally came for him to surren der his life. Theodore Roosevelt may have been ready for death at the time he really said he was ready, but that he could have entertained such a- readiness the night of his retlre- of "Who is Who." and the Who should be Judged by the What he has done. The Mist boiieves it is nam matter for Chapman, or. any one else to say who Is the Who until Mr. Who has demonstrated that he was one of the "Who" who represented the in terests of the masses. - HALLAGll CETEH PRAISE The Oregon Voter has this to say of Representative Ballngh, "In the House, it Is Representative E. L ual- lagh's name that Is called rim oi Ballagh judgment in SIMMONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TATE OF OREGON FOB tu" T'MBIA COUNTY. William II. Numan, Plaintiff vs. Cecolia M. Numan, Defenant. To Cecelia M. Numan, the auove named defendant: In the name of the Stat oi Oregon, you are hereby required to appear and answer the complaint nieu against you in the above entitled suit on or before the Srd day of March. 1919, said date being more than six weeks from the date of the first pub lication of this summons, and if you fall to so appear and answer said complaint, for want thereof plaintiff will apply to the court tor me renoi prayed for in the complaint, to-wlt: That the marriage contract and bonds of matrimony horetofore ana now existing between plaintiff and defendant he dissolved, cancelled and held for naught, and that plain tiff have such other and further re lief as to the court may seem Just aud equitable. . This summons Ib served upon you by publication thereof, in the St. Hel ens Mist Tor six consecutive weens, the date of the first publication be Inc. January 17th. 1919, and the date of the Inst publication being Febru ary SKth, 1919, In pursuance of the order of the HonoT-blo-J. A. Eakln, Judge of the above entitled Court, iiud which ordor la dated January 16, 1919. CLINTON A. AMBROSE, Attorney for Plaintiff. IllJ'.i Washington Strtset. Portland, Oregon. ST. HELENS ROUTE U W,ll..t. SlwMk Xj- t THE PEOPLE BOAT STR. AMERICA Leaves Porllund dtlly - -1:30 p. m (Sunday 1:30 p. m.) Arrives St. lleltus - - 6:00 p. in s (Sunday 3:30 p. in.) Loaves St. Ileleui - - - :15 a. m Arrive Portland - 10:16 a. u. H. HOLMAN, Agent Makes all way landings. Wharf foot Alder street. Puopes: Main. 8323, A-20. - -i . FRANK WILKINS. St Helens Agent. SI. HO IE FRANK KIIKPAItl), Prop. HCIIKOl'LH Lv. St. Helens. Warren Scappoosa . . . Ar. Portland . . Lv. Portland . . Ar.- BL Helens. '- Hnturdays and HumlHjs Speciul trip leaving St. Helens It, '. Leave Portland 11pm. A. H. 7:30 .... 7:45 1:00 9:20 ,,..10:00 ,...11:60 P. I l:h 1: h I:!,! i3ite: NOTICE OK SHERIFF'S SALIC IN THE CIRCUIT COl'T OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COI. UMII1A COUNTY. K. J. Harms, rialntiff, vs. I'eter Fell on. I.ole Fellou and A. S. Harrison, Defendants.- By virtue of an eiecutton, Judg ment order, decree and order of sale iHsued -out of the above entitled Court In the above entitled cause, to me directed and dated the 27th day of December. 1918, upon a Judgment rendered and entered In suld Court on the 7lh day of June. 1918. In favor of F. J. Harms, Plaintiff, and ncalnst Peter Felton and Im l ei ton, Defendants, for the sum of 3560.00 with Interest thnreon at the rate of 8 per cent per annum from the 30th day of August. 1917. and Vi a rtll fall voting Is so sure that In divided voteii the further sum of $18.23 with In- a host or members reel sare in ioi lowlng his lead. They note how Bal lagh votes, and many cast their votes accordingly, especially on measures they have not had time to Investi gate. Baltagh's voting has won for him many compliments from mem bers and observers who have had an opportunity to note his judgment. He lives In St. Helens and Is a credit to Columbia county." "It was decided to obtain legal ad vice on building sidewalks and forc ing the building of same and all de sired information."; Extract from proceedings of Clntskanle council meeting. It would be. a MIGHTY GOOD IDEA If the St. Helens city council would take a similar action. If the present city charter and the present ordinances do not cover the ground required, or make it ohligu SERVICE THIS is a feature of the Columbia County Bank's connection with the people of this community which we believe we have ample foundation to feel proud of. It makes no difference the size of a depositor's balance, cr his status in life it is our endeavor to serve the interests of everyone in every way consistent with good business and safe banking. Perhaps it is that element which is partly responsible for our rapidly in creasing list of patrons. SHKRMAN M. MILKS. President V 'ST HKI.F.NS V- OPFOON '- TV TlAMX, in (.oCJT-tulA (rest nt the rate of 6 per cent per annum from the 30th day of March 1918, and the further sum of $76.01 as attorney a fees, and the rurthei ; sum of $43.46 costs and disburse-1 menta and the costs pf and upon this, writ, commanding me to make sale: of the following described reol pro party, situated In the City of St. I Helens, Columbia County, State of! Oregon, to-wlt: I Lot 19- In Block 48 of the City of; HI. Helens, as tne same appears ny the plat of aald City on record In the I office of the' County-Clerk of sold, Columhln County, Oregon, and as pet j registered title thereof. I Now Therefore, by virtue of said i etecutlon. Judgment order, docre- and order of sale and In compliance with the commands of ssld writ, l will on Monday the 24tli day of Fel- ruary, 1919, at the hour of 10 o clock Make the Housework Easier A man can make his wife happy and save the house- work drudgery by buying articles which are made for the purpose of making the housework less. An Electric Sweeper Is easily operated and does the work in less time and much better than the broom system. It is not expensive to operate and the price is very reasonable. We have the celebrated OHIO ELECTRIC SWEEPER. None better. Dreaded Washday . Will cease to be dreaded if a NINETEEN HUNDRED ELECTRIC WASHER is used. It thoroughly cleanses the clothes and electricity does the work the tired woman dreads. It adds pleasure to the housework and makes the wash day a happy one instead of being "Blue Monday." , We have these machines in stock. Phone us and we will .. gladly demonstrate them in your home. . . E. G. DITTO EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE tory for the benentteu ones to pay U, ,.. nt tie front door of the County their assensment. It becomes the duty ( f,urt House In St. Helens, Columbia and the immediate duty, of the mayor i Countv. Oregon, sell at nubile auction and council to draft such charter ! (subject to redemption) to the high amendments as will cover such mnt-'egt bidder for cash In hand, all the ters. This way of having three menrght, title and interest which the out of seven pay a sidewalk or street wlthlu .named defendants or ellhei improvement and the others refus-0f them had on the 30th day of Aug- lng to pay, and not being forced togtl 1917, the date of the said mort pay. Is not Justice to the man who does pay his Just obligation. In western states Insurance Com panies pay millions of dollars a year taxes, direct and indirect. For In stance, In 1918,-the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., in California, pain state and federal taxes of over $1,- 000.000. Totals of state and federal i taxes paid by insurance companies in all the states for 1918 would be In teresting. In one western state a single member of the legislature In troduced 26 bills to regulate insur ance companies. Investigation shows his name, is not even on the taxrolls and the same ration of activity by politics against business probably holds true. When It is recalled that Insurance companies have met all fire, accident, slcknes and death loss es besides- paying enormous taxcx during the period of war and epi demic it would behoove legislators to be modest at least. gage herein foreclosed, or since that date had In and to the shove de scribed property or any part thereoi, to satisfy said execution. Judgment order1 and decree,. Interest, costs and securing costs. Dvted this 20th day of January, 1919. E. C. STANWOOD. Sheriff of Columbia County, Orogon. By II. E. LsIIAHE. Deputy. Date first pub. Jan. 24, 1919. Last pub. Th. 21, 1919. for The Willamette valley is getting the rottenest train service Blnce the days o the old Oregon & California Railroad Company. How do you like government control or ownership? Harrisburg Bulletin. We feel sorr for you, brother, and we of St. Hel ens have a deep sympathy for you. If you are ever down this way, we would like to show you our depot an d have you investigate the fine service St. Helens gets from the rail road' company. All Ruses Call at Hotel Courteous Treatment ' STOP AT ORCADIA HOTEL , TIIOH. 1HRISTKR, Vrtiyi. Rates $l.3ff per day and U (lilckca Dinner, RO renin Serial Rates to Regular Hoarders LUNCHES SHORT ORDERS ICE CREAM SOFT DRINKS FOUNTAIN SPECEIALTIES CONFECTIONERY CIGARS TOBACCO Come to MASON'S Sc. Helens. Or,egon Beauty and Value arc coinhiiifil in I lie many articles f line and rein !!e Jewelry winch you wil initl n eMnint m oiri More. , An excellent showing ofl Silverware will rnalile yens I t clmose just the articles! you wish for the every day on special occasions. Von A. Gray Reliable Jeweler " Watchmaker ST. HELENS. OREGON , The stranger, coming to St. He1-' ens, forms his opinion of the town ' and Its citizens by the appearance or the town. It would be impossible for him to form a favorable ir.ipres-'. sion of St. Helens if his Judgment, was bi-.ced on the condition ivnd ap ! pearance of the main thoroughfares. ' The council should tf.ko some ac'-lon. That St. Helens Chamber of Com merco Ib going to be the big thing for the, development of. the county. Its members have the. right spirit and are working 'for the community Interest. Bills to pension, state employes and levy1 taxes on dltizens, are about p.s numerous as bills to raise salaries. Ex. Cheer up, friend, the legis lative session will be over this- week. Probably more persons' gain sue cess by stepping around obstacles in their path than by steplng over them i out it aoesn t sound well to say so. Looks Ilk Taft is-fast becoming the strong man of the nation. Look out, McAdoo! The First National Bank OF ST. HELENS Welcomes and appreciates the accounts of the work er and wage earner. Interest paid on time and savings deposits. The First National Bank St, Helens, Oregon Buy an Automobile Now I am Columbia County Agent for , . the following well-known cars The Maxwell The Handsomest, the . Most Durable and Econo mical Moderately Priced Car on the Market The Hudson The Car of Quality and Performance The Chalmers . Everyone's favorite in the medium priced car I can giye quick delivery on any of the above mentioned cars SEVERAL USED FORDS AT A BARGAIN J. H. FLYNN ST. HELENS, OREGON Mist Want Ads for Resul;