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1 9 : CALIFORNIA ISTHItl'LACH WHHUH GOI.F, THNNIS, UOATINO, HATHINO. RIDING, DRIVING mid nil Hie summer shirts mny be enjoyed IiATK, PORTLAND TO LOS drr AA ANGKLHS AND RUT URN vU Correspondingly Low Hnlcs lo other Cities in Southern California via the famous Shasta Routc-Soutlicrn Pacific Company KNOWN AS 3 "The Road of a Thousand Wonders" l'or beautifully lllustnited booklets, descrip tive of California nnd its Winter Resorts, Call on any SOUTHKRN I'ACIl'IC Aeut CITY TICKET OFFICE Portland Oregon - Third and Washington Sts. Keep Bright and You WILL KEEP BUSY Electric Unlit is the ningnct Hint draws trnde. The bright store Is the "hypnotic eye" of business. People enn no more rc.-ist the nttriictioii ol nhrillinnt, Electrically lighted store tlmn they enn resist tiie clarion cull of ti brass band. Is your conijetitorwlth Hie Electrically illiiininnted show windows, bright interior and sparkling ICIectric Sign getting an advantage over you? The moth never flutters around the unllghled candle! Up-to-date stores nowadays consider shop-window lighting a necessity, whether they remain open after dark or not. Competition fotces modern methods. A show window brilliantly illuminated willi Hlectric light will make many a sale "the night before." Hlectric light comels attention, makes eisy the examination of your display, shows goods in detail and fabrics in their true colors. And don't neglect the Hlectric Sign. It is soliciting "tomorrow's" business every moment it is lighted burning your name in the public mind. It is a solicitor that never becomes weary never stops work - costs little. Call Telephones: -Main 6688, A 1675 for Infornmlioii. Portland Railway Light and Power Go. FIRST ANO ALDER STREETS PORTLAND OREGON Whitwood Court! 200 acre tract tppositc St. Johns ONLY .1 AULES TO PORTLAND fi7 l,rof'1 011 one w',n 'n vestment of $70 in H ' four mouths is one of the results obtained on this proerty. If this sounds good, investigate at once if you nic looking for something of this kind. Nice homes mid little aeie tracts can yet be had very cheap and on easy pay- incuts if deslied. A FOUNTAIN of pure soft spring water adorns our platted property uud is now available to any part by strong gravity piessuie at nominal cost. The use of this water will lengthen your life ten years. Stieets being im proved, building already commenced, full view of the beau tiful Willamette. Sec us tpiiek before another rise in prices. It. 81IHPARI) & CO, and II. 0. OODHN, Aoh.nt.s, St. Johns, Okuoon. 0 ? B THE 5, PENINSULA BANK St. Johns, Oregon. Capital 25,000,00 Surplus 1,500.00 lutetust paid on savings deposits, TO OUR FRIHNDS Since it is impossible for us to see each ol you personally, we take this method of expressing our m W . . . . r l e . -. 1.1 1 ... I 1 1. ... .t to appreciation 01 wie mimy lavois cmcikicu m us uuriiig me past p year. We have endeavored to narit your confidence and good will by fair dealing and prompt service and we hope our future K relations may be as pleasant as those of the past. We trust that the past year has been one of both pleasute and profit to you nudfe we believe that we may all look forward to the coming year with confidence, feeling sure that business is now on a safe and sane basts. Again thanking you and wishing you all the good things you deserve, we are Very sincerely yours, k COUCH & CO. SI. Johns Lumber Co. lias nil kinds of lumber, kilu dried and otherwise. Also slab wood, Timbers of all si7.es cut to order. Get your winter's wood now and save trouble. Monsieur Beaucaire By Booth Tarkington An Interesting vScrial Story, .1 Portion of Which will be Pub lished in the Review Until Completed. (Continticdjfrom last week) "Ua, ha I I nm jus' n poor Fronchmnn." "Would that n few Englishmen had shown themselves as 'poor' tonight. Tiro vilo cownrds, not to help you I" With that, suddonly possessed by hor nngcr, alio swept nwny from him to tho conch. Sir Hugh, gronning loudly, was being nsaietcd into tlio vehicle "My littlo poltroons," bIio snid, "what aro you doing with your fellow ernven, Sir Hugh Guilford, theror' "Madam," replied Molynoux humbly, "Sir Hugh's leg is broken. Lady Kcllerton graciously permits him to bo tnkon in." "I do not pormit it I M. do Chntcnurion ridca with ub." "Hut" "Sir ! Loavo tho wretch to groan by tho rondsido," alio cried fiercely, "which plight I would woro that of nil of you I But thoro will bo n protty story for tho gossips tomorrow I And I could almost find pity for you when I think of tho wits when you return to town Fino gentlemen, you ; hardy bravos, by heaven, to lcavo ono man to tncot a troop of horso flinglo handed whilo you huddlo in shelter ttnti you nro overthrown and disarmed by servants! Oh, tho wits I Heaven savo you from tho wito I" "Madam." "Address mo no moro I M. do Chntcnurion, Lady Rcllorton and will greatly esteem tho honor of your company. Will you comol" Sho fltopped quickly into tho conch and was gathering her skirts to mnko room for tho Frenchman, when a hoavy voico ppoko from tho hIiihIows of tho trco by tho wnysido. "Lady Mary Carlisle will, no doubt, listen to a word of counsel on this point." Tho Duko of Wintorsol rodo out into tho moonlight, composedly untying a mnsk from nbout his hend. Ho had not shared tho flight of his followers, but hnd retired into tho ohndo of tho oak, whenco ho now mndo his presence known with tho utmost coolness. "Gracious lieavons, 'tis Wintorsot 1" exclaimed Lady Ilollorton. "Turned highwayman and cutthroat I" cried 1-ady Mary. "No, no," laughed M. Ilcaucniro, somowhat tinstcndily, an ho stood, swaying n littlo, with ono hand on tho coach door, tho other IVlt A MOUXXT UK OUT TIlllOUOll THE 1UNO SPACE AllOUT JUM, AND CLEARED A pressed hard on his side, "ho only ovorseo'. Ho is jus' a littlo bashful, eoiuetiuio'. Ho is a great man, but ho don' want all tho glory I" "Harbor," ropliod tho duko, "I must toll you that I gladly descend to bandy words with you. Your monstrous impudouco is a claim i rank I cannot ignore. Hut a lnckoy who has himsolf followod by six other lackeys" "Ha, ha I Has not M. lo Duo beon busy all this ovoning to justify mo f And I think mino inns' bo tho boa' six. Ha. ha 1 You think F "M. do Chatcuurien," said Lady Mary, "wo nro waiting for you." "Pardon," ho ropliod. "Ho has something to say. Maybe ii ii bes' if you hear it now," "I wish to hear nothing from him ovor I" "My faith, madam," cried tho duko, "this saucy follow has paid you tho Inst insult I Ho is so suro of you ho does not fear you will boliovo tho truth. When ull is told, if you do not agree bo deserved tho lashing wo planned to" "I'll honr no more I" "You will bitterly repent it, mndam. For your own sake I treat" "And I also," broko in M. Hoaucniro. "Pormit mo, mademolselli. Let him spcuk." "Thon lot him bo briof," snid Lady Marv, "for I am earnest to to quit of him. His explanation of an attack on my friond and on nr carringo should bo mndo to my brother." "Alns thnt ho was not hero," snid tho duko, "to aid me I Madam, was your carriage threatened ? I huvo endeavored only to expungQ a debt 1 owed to Path and to avengo an insult offered to youmlf through" "Sir, sir, my pationco mil bear littlo moro I" "A thousnn' apology," said M. Beaucaire, "You will Hates. I only beg, Lady Mary !" Sho mndo an angry gesture of assont. "Madam, I will bo briof as I mny. Two months ago there case lo Bath a French gnmblor calling himself Beaucaire, a desperate feHor with tho cards or dico, and all tho men of fashion went.to play at Hi odging, whoro ho won consulorablo sums. Ho waa amall, wore a black wig and mustaohio. Ho had tho insolence to show himself ovorywhoro until tho master of ceremonies rebuffed him ia tke pump rooaa, as you know, and aftor that he forboro his visits to tho rooms. Mr. Nash explained (and was confirmed, madam, by indubit able fnformation) that this Beaucaire was a man of unspeakable, vile, low birth, being, in fact, no other than a lackoy of tho French king'a ambassador, Victor by name, do Mirepoix's bnrbcr. Although hi condition was known, tho hideous impudenco of tho fellow did not desort him, and ho rcmnincd in Bnth, whoro nono would speak to him." "Is your farrago nigh dono, sir I" "A fow moments, mndnm. Ono evening, thrco weeks gono, I ob Borvcd a vory elegant cquipngo draw up to my door, and tho Duko of Chntcaurien was announced. Tho young mnn'B mnnnors wcro worthy according to tho French acceptance and 'twero idlo to deny him tho most monstrous assurance. Ho dcclnrcd himself n noblo traveling for pleasure Ho hnd takon lodgings in Bath for a season, ho Baid, and called at onco to pny his respects to mo. His tone wns bo candid in truth, I am the simplest of men, very cosily gulled and his stroko so bold, that I did not for ono moment suspect him, and, to my poignant regret though in tho humblest spirit I havo ehown mysolf cngor to atono that very evening I had tho shamo of presenting him to yoursolf." "Tho shnmo, sir I" "nave pntioncc, prny, mndnm. Ay, tho shnmo I You know what flguro ho hnth cut in Bnth since that ovening. All ran merrily with him until several days ngo Cnptnin Badger denounced him ns nn im postor, vowing thnt Ohntcnurion wns nothing." "Pnrdonj" interrupted M. Bcaucairo. " 'Castlo Nowhere' would havo been so much better. Why did you not mako him Bay it that way, monsieur?" Lady Mary started. Sho was looking nt tho duko, and her fnco was white. Ho continued, "Poor Captain Badger was stabbed that samo day" "Most befitting poor Captnin Bndgor," muttered Molynoux. "and his 'adversary had tho marvelous insolcnco to dcclaro that ho fought in my quarrel 1 This afternoon tho wounded man sent for mo and imparted n very horrifying intelligence. Ho had discovered a lackoy whom ho had seen waiting upon Benucniro in nttondanco nt tho door of this Chntcnurion's lodging. Bcaucairo had disappeared tho. day beforo Ghatcaurion's arrival. Captnin Budgor looked closoly nt Chntcnurion at their next mooting nnd identified him with tho missing Bcaucairo boyond tho fuintcst doubt. Ovorcomo with indignation, ho immediately proclnimed tho impostor. Out of regard for mo ho did not charge him with being Bcaucairo. Tho poor soul was unwilling to put upon mo tho humiliation of hnving introduced a bnrbor, but tho secret weighed upon him till ho sent for mo nnd put everything in my hands. I accepted tho odium, thinking only of atonement. I wont to Sir John Wimpledon's fete. 1 took poor Sir Hugh, thoro, and these other gentlemen aside, and told them my nows. Wo narrowly observed this man and were shocked at our simplicity in not having discovered him before. Thcso aro men of honor and cool judgment. madam. Mr. Molynoux had acted for him in tho affair of Captain Badger nnd was strongly prejudiced in his favor, but Mr. Molynoux, Sir Hugh, Mr. Bnutison, ovory ono of thorn, in short, recognized him. In spito of his smooth faco and his light hnir tho adventurer Bcau cairo was writ upon him nimi7.ing plain. Look at him, madam, if ho will daro tho inspection. You buw this Bcaucairo woll tho day of his expulsion from tho rooms. Is not this ho )" M. 'Bcaucairo stopped closo to hor. Her palo faco twitched. "Look I" ho said. "Oh, oh 1" sho whispered with a dry throat and fell back in the carriage. "Is it sol" cried tho duko. VI do not know. I cannot toll." "Ono moment moro. I begged thcso gontlcmcn to allow mo to wipo out tho insult I had unhappily offered to Bath, but particularly to you. They agreed not to forestall mo or to intorforo. I loft Sir John Wimplodon's early and nrrangod to givo tho sorry rascal n lash ing under your own oyos, a satisfaction duo tho lady into whoso pros once ho had dared to forco himself." "'Noblcsso oblige)'" Baid M. Bcaucairo in a tono of gontlo in quiry. "And now, madam," said tho duko, "I will dotain you not ono second longer. I plend tho good purposo of my intentions, begging you to boliovo that tho desire to avengo a hateful outrago, noxt to tho wish to servo you, forms tho dearest motivo in tho heart of Win-tersot." "Bravo I" cried Bcaucairo softly. Lady Mary loaned toward him, a thriving torror in hor eyes. "It U t'alsot" sho faltered. "Monsieur should not havo beon born so high. He could have mado littlo book'." You mean it is falso !" sho criod breathlessly, "'Od's blood, is sho not convinced 1" broko out Mr. Bnntison. "Follow, woro you not tho ambassndor's barber 1" 'It is all falso f" sho whispered. "Tho mos' fino art, madomoisollo. now long you think it take M. do Wintcrsot to learn that speech aftor ho writo it out f It is a mix of what is truo and tho mos' chaste art. Monsiour has become a man of lottors. Porhaps ho may enjoy that moro than tho wars. Ha. ha I" Mr. Bantison burst into a roar of laughter. "Do French gentle- mon fight lackoys f Ho, ho, ho 1 A protty country I We English do as was dono tonight havo our servants beat thorn." "And attend ourselves," added M. Bcaucairo, looking at tho duke, ''somowhat in tho background? But, pardon," ho mocked, "that re: rjhnd' me. Francois, roturn to Mr. Bantison and theso gentlemen their weapons." "Will you answer a question I" said Molynoux mildly. Oh, with pleasure, monsiour." "Were you ovor a barber I" "No, monsiour," laughed tho young man. "Pah I" exclaimed Bantison. "Lot mo question him. Now, f al ow, n confession may save you from jail. Do you deny you are Beat- eairol" "Deny to a such judgo f "Hal" said Bnntison. "What moro do you want, Molyneuxt FeUtw, do you dony that you cuiuo to London in the ambassador BUltt" "No, I do not deny." "He admits it I Didn't you come as his barber f 1 (Continued next week) AN OFFICIAL DIRECTORY S. H. GREENE Attorncy-at-Law. Office: Room 9, Ilrccilcn Build, til),', comer Third nnd Washington streets, Portlmid.nnd Room 25, llol brook Mock, St. Jojttis. Photic: Pacific 3098. Residence: St. Johns HENRY E. COLLIER Lawyer. Rooms in the Holbrook building. St. Johns, Oregon, B. F. BELIEU Contractor ami Builder East St. Johns. Plans and estimates given Joseph AlcChcsney, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Day and Mailt Office In McChcsney Block 1'hont WoodUwn 475 ST. JOHNS, - - OREdON DR. L. G. HOLLAND, PHYSICIAN AND SUROEON Residence: 435 Williams Ave. Phone Hast 663. Office: Hol brook Ilrick IlTock,rooms3and4 Phone East 3689. St, Johns, .... Oregon Dr V. E. H ARTEL, DENTIST Crown nnd llridgc Work a Specialty Rooms 1 nnd a, Holbrook Mock, St. Johns Dr. MARY MacLACHLAN Physician and Surgeon. Office in llolbrook's Mock. Residence, 215 Hayes street, Phone Scott 6995. DR. V. VV. LOONEY PHYSICIAN AND SURQEON Holbrook building, St. Johns, Oregon OSCAR DeVAUL, M. D Ofllcr houit, 9 to 11 . m 1 105 p. in. 0(I1 rhout, Kcolt 1104. KnlJtncc I'liunc, Union J901. OfAcc In Unlmtlly I'trk Drug Stoic. Goodrich & Goodrich, ARCHITECTS Pull Professional Services l'lve Per Cent. Saint Johns and Portland, Ore. n. a gIee House Moer and Repairer Houses moved, raised and re paired. Odd jobs of all kinds. Prompt service, rcavinable charges. Ivanhoe and Catllu .streets. Phone Woodlawn j86. Saint Joints ... Oregon LAUREL LODGE No. 186 1. 0. 0. F. sr. joiins. okcoon Meets each Monday evening In Odd Pel lows hall, at 8:00. Visitors welcomed. V. K. 1'oote, N. O. K. II. Ilolcomb, Secretary. J. R. WEIA1ER Transfer and Storage Your Patronage Solicited 105 Knt Ilurllngton street, St. Johns. Bon Ton Barber Shop Ma.VSHIKU) & Kakmmun. 1'irst class work ami clean hot towels tor patrons. Hair cutting a specialty. Agents for West Coast Laundry. Jersey street St. Johns St. Johns Dancing School. livery Thursday evening in M. W, A. Hall. Any one dcslrinir to learn the art of dancing should take advantage of this opportunity at once. Manager, James 1 rtelson; instructors, Miss lluku Nel son, Miss ura Maccabee and Miss Meade Connor. E. C MONNICH PAPER HANGING AND PAINTING Estimates Furnished 1009 Montelth St. St. Johns, Or. P. M. HART, Photographer Holbrook Block, St. Johns All kinds of Portrait work, copying enlarging, etc. Stamp pictures a Specialty E. D. WALKER Al. Harris' Old Stand Choice Christmas Candies, Fancy Clay, Brier Root and Meerschaum Pipes. Xmas Cigars 50c a box up. J. II. BLACK ANDY KERR BLACK & KERR Building Contractors Plans atid Estimates FurnUhed. EDMONDSON CO., Plumbing and Tinning Phone East 6311 203 Jrsy Strt St. Jhns, Or. 1 - 2 Holmes Lodfe No. 101 KM Ot ITS Of PYTHIAS. Meets every Friday nieht at 7:30 o'clock at I.O.O.F. hall. Visitors always wel- coiue. C. L. Goodrich, C. C. K. B.Holcomb.K.R.S. TIME TABLE 0. R. N. Union Depot, Portland. No. a Chicago Special leaves 8:30 a. rxi. No, 4 Spokane Flyer leaves at 70 p. m. No. 6 Kansas City Exp. leave 740 p. m. No. 8 Local Passenger leave 8:00 a, ta. No. I Chicago Special arrives 8:x p. ta. No, 3 Spokane Flyer arrives at Sxo a, to, No, s Kansas City Kxp. arrive 9,45 a. m. No. 7 Local Passenger arrives 5:45 p, m,