VOLCANOES.
They Are Not Burning Mountains
Wo Understand That Term.
"What arc volcanoes?"
Nino out of every ten persons would
Immediately liavu an answer of Home
sort to tho question above, for have
they not a lively remembrance of hav
ing learned In their schoolbooks that
"a volcano Is a burning mountain, from
tho summit of which are sent out smoke
and flames?" This popular fancy has
been exploded by scientists, whose
work Is to cxplodo popular fancies.
In tho first place, volcanoes aro not
necessarily mountains. In reality they
aro Just tho reverse that is, holes in
the earth's crust. Out of these am
thrown tho materials which, accutnu
In ting, form tho heaps which wo popu
larly call mountains.
These are, then, tho result and not
tho cause of the action. Neither arc
they "burning," as wo understand the
term. Thcro is no combustion nor
any nctlon wo might reasonably call
"burning."
Tho nctlon need not necessarily take
placo at the summit, for eruptions arc
just as frequent at the sides or oven
nt tho base. Tho so called "smoko" Is
nothing more or less thnn tho clouds
of condensing steam which arc formed
on every occasion when nn eruption
occurs.
Lastly, the "Unities," so culled, are
merely tho reflection of the, mass of
molten rock mid material Inside the
crater on the clouds of steam aliove,
thus appearing as n glowing light. Tho
friction, too, sol up by the motion of
the materials causes electricity, and
henco the lightning discharges which
odd to tho Illuminating effect. Pear
son's .Magnzluc.
VOTED WITHOUT BALLOTS.
An Election Day at Charlottesville,
Vfl., In 1804.
At Charlottesville, Vn tho seat of
Albemarle county, according to Miss
Mary Johnston's chronicle of "Lewis
Hand," they wcro voting for a mem
ber of tho hoiiso of delegates. It was
tho fourth Wednesday In April. The
year was 1801.
"Under the locust trees to tho right
of tho open gatu were placed long ta
bles and on them three mighty punch
bowls, Hanked by drinking cups and
guarded by limine servants of venera
ble nppcnranru and stately manners.
Hero good Federalists refreshed them
selves. To tlio left of tho gate, upon
tho trampled grnss beneath n mulber
ry, appeared other punch bowls and In
addition n barrel of whisky ready
broached for all good Demoorat-lte-publicans.
Tho sunny street was Mini
with horses, vehicles and servants; the
broad path between tho trees, the turf
on either hand and tho courthouse
steps wero crowded with riotous vot
ers. All ranks of society, all ages, oc
cupations and opinions, met In tln gen
ial weather beneath tho trees, where
sang every bird of spring."
Within tho voiirthoiiso tho iilierltf
presided. Conspicuous sat the two can
didates. Thcro wero no ballots, but
each voter mado known his choice by
living voice:
"I vote, sir," cried tho colonel, "for
Mr, I.mlwell Cary, for a gentleman
and n patriot, sir, and may tho old
county never bo represented but by
such I"
The Money Otrm.
Tho Ilaltlmoro Hun conies out with
n warning that probably few will
heed. It tuiys, "Don't lot tho money
genus blto you," and adds that a mini
who has taken the trouble to count
'em Hays that 11 1.000 bacteria roost
comfortably on each ono dollar bill
after tho currency has been circulat
ing freely for n year or ho. Ho If you
have f.'iO In your pocket you are prob
ably carrying around nbout O.VOO.OOO
germs. "Vet," says tho Hun. "there
nro men brave enough to faro this
terrlblo risk Just for Hie sake of hav
ing a roll of greenbacks, It simply
shows what danger man will under
go for money. Most of us, however,
aro not In serious danger."
Qarlbaldl'a Simplicity of Character.
An liiHtaueo of (Jarlhaldl's modesty
and simplicity of character Is afforded
by tho followVig letter, written to Ids
wife at C'aprera the day after tho bat
tie of Dlglon: ,
IH-nr rranct'nca-Yfulenlay tho Italian
volunteore fouiihl the whole iluy UKSlnat
the I'ruMluna, the beat tuiMlora In tho
world, and won, Thu wvuther lioro I
very rolil, unit li U anouliiK. I ilain nay
It will he Hi mine In thn MiMltrrrwicun.
Take cure of the rows and svo that the
cam ilu not mirror from the cold, Tell
I'lulro to low lliu U-.um tit iliu Tolo und
tell the children, ClolU uml Manila, llmt
when I aul Mnraolllra I mov soma
bcauurui toys, which on my return
shall net for thvin.
Ingenloue Ponlei,
A rattier curious hublt has Imvii do
velopod by Moxlcnn ponies In couuec
tlon with tho cactus thorns. When
theso creatures aro thirsty It is said
that before- attempting to put their
mouths to tho prickly plant they will
first of all stand ami kick at tho cactus
wltli their lievl, Jly this means the
thorns are broken an I tho leathery skin
bruised, mid so tho ponies can drink
their till of tho cool Julco without In
Jury, Strand Magazine.
They Were Not Encouraatd.
"I don't seo why that youug man
doesn't propose."
"I think, pa, that the chances of his
doing It would be fully ns good If you
wouldn't leave your boxing gloves
around where hu can sou them." Ho
hcuilan Magazine,
Of course everybody likes stud re
spects self mado men. It is a great
deal better to bo mado iu that way
than not to bo mado at nll.-O. W.
Holmes.
Our Charges.
As is customary, we will charge
for card of thanks. 50c; for rcsolti
tions of respect, Ji.ooj for notices
of church or lodge entertainments,
suppers, sociables, etc., where there
are charges for admission, 5c per
hue, but where there sue uo charges
for these events, we will break the
rule mid insert them free, We
1 make this announcement so that
our. good frieuds may understand
ouFrtile in this respect. (
Premiums for Subscriptions
Wc wish to double our subscription list within the next thirty days. In order to do this we hnve purchased a
splendid line of premiums which we will give to our subscribers and to club getters.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
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TCNSI0H CffUNB
To every cash subscriber for one year at $1.50 we will give a pair of 8-iuch tension shears, full nicklc plated with
five year guarantee by the manufacturer. It is a great satisfaction to have a pair of shears that do not get loose. These
scissors are worth $1.25 anywhere. I'or $1.75 you get the paper and half a dozen silver tea spoons with a guarantee.
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Louisa Kcognn Estate.
Not I co Is hereby given that, tho
undersigned has been appointed the
administrator of tho estate of Louisa
Kcognn, deceased, by tho County
Court of tho Slato of Oregon for
Multnomah County and has nnnllflod
ns such. All persons having claims
against said estate aro hereby noti
fied to present tho samo to mo nt
414 Oswego street, St. Johns, Oregon,
with proper vouchers duly verified
within six months from the date
hereof.
Dated and first published Friday,
Kovoiubor 20, lutiS.
mniinru II. Kcogan.
Wm, A. Munly, Administrator.
Attorney, Cc.
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Premiums for Club Getters
To those who wish to get tip clubs we will make the following of
fers: For n club of five n Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen valued ut 2.
lor 11 club of six n Silver Sugar Shell mid llutter Knife, value?!. 25.
lfor n club of eight two piece Carving Set, value -f 1.C0, or a Fancy
Alarm Clock, value -f 1.75.
I'or club of ten 11 handsome scale for kitchen use, value $3.00.
For club of twelve, Cold Jewel Case, two styles, value $2.50.
For club of twelve, n Gilt Clock, value $3.00.
For club of twenty, an 8-day Mission Clock, half hour strike, value iff). 00.
For club of twenty, and Klcctric Mission Lamp, value $6.00.
For club of fifty, a handsome set of 26 pieces of Rogers' Silver Table Cut
lery with case, value $ 12.00.
Kvcry subscriber receives the pair of scissors, or by paying $1.75 the set of
tea spoons. If club raisers prefer the cash to the premiums we will make that
kind of nn arrangement with them by calling at this office.
Here is si good opportunity to secure some of these fine premiums, Call in
nnd look them over and get started. Any of them make line Christmas gifts.
Old subscribers! may secure a pair of shears by paying up arrearages and fifty
cents additional. Get a pair. The housewife would certainly appreciate them.
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Now is the time
to visit
CALIFORNIA
When summer hns
passed in tlie.ve north
ern states, the .sun is
only mild tinder the
bright blue skies of.
Southern California,
This is one of na
ture's happy provis
ions eternnlstiiunicr
for those who catinnt
endure n more severe
climate.
California has been
called the "Mecca of
the winter tourist."
Its hotels and stop
ping places are as va
ried us those of nil
well regulated cities.
Visitors can always
find suitable accom
modations, congenial
companions, and va
ried, pleasing recrea
tions. SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO,
Will Iks to nipply trniic
very attractive literature, de
scribing In detail tliv many tie
light of winter iu California.
Very low round trip excursion
ticket are on mIc to Cnllforulu.
The rate from Portland to I.o
Aiigclei and return 1 f JJ.oo.
Limit lx moiitlu, allowing
Mop-over In cither direction.
Similar excumiou rate arc iu
effect to all California point.
COLLIER & COLLIER
Lawyers.
Rooms iu the Holhroolc building.
St. Johns, Oregon.
Joseph McChcsncy, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND
SURGEON
Day and Night Office In McChoiney Block
I'hont Woodlawn 475
ST. JOHNS, - - OKEdON
Dr. MARY MacLACHLAN '
Physician and Surgeon.
Office in Ilolbrook's Mock.
Residence, 315 Hayes street.
Miotic Scott 6995.
OSCAR DeVAUL, M. D
Ofliw lioutu, it to 11 (i. m., J to 5 p.m.
Office Miotic, Wcxxllnwn 314a,
Rcnldcticc l'lionc, Union Jyol.
Office In fortimouth Htlck.
I'or full Information, sleeping
car reservation and ticket, call
on, telegraph or write C. W.
Springer, C. T. A., vl ami Well
ington ktrccU, I'ortliiiid, or
Wm. McMtirray, Gen. Pan. Agt.
Portland, Oregon
J. R. WEIA1ER
Transfer and Storage
Wc deliver your gocnls to nnd from all
parts of Portland, Vancouver, Linutou,
Portland and Suburban Itxprcss Co,,
city dock and all points accessible by
wagon, Piano and furnltura moving
a specialty. 109 H. Ilurlingtoii; phytic
Ricliuiond 6t.
A. B. HEMSTOCK
Puncral Director and Embslmer
I.ady Assistant.
Ilrauch office nt University Park Drug
Store, phone Woodland 187.1,
Main office, Pottlaud, Oregon; phone
Sell wood 71.
Daniel 0. Webster, A. B. M. D.
lUldencc, 697 IAWou Street
Office, Pltter Mock
t'lilvftdlty Park, Portland, Oa-gou
SSS1 LAUREL LODGE"
No. 186 I. O. 0. F.
ST. JOHNS, OKIUION
Meets each Monday evening In Odd
Pel lows hall, at 8:no. Visitors welcomed.
C. P. C.ates, N. O.
It. II. llolcomb, Secretary.
Holmes Lodge No. 101
KNiimrs OP I" vi in AS.
Meets every l'ridavnlelit
at 7!ji o'clock at 1.0,0.1'.
Iiiill. Vlslturs always wel
come. J. II. Mack, C. ,C.
H. II. llolcomb, K. R.S.
Doric Lotlge No. 132
l:. nnil A. Al,
Regular communica
tion on first nnd third
.' ' Wednesday of each
month In Odd Pillows'
hi li. Visitor welcome.
S. Olias. Davis, Johepli McChcsncy,
Secretary. W. ,M.
CAMP 773 W. 0. WT
Meet every second and fourth Wednes
day evening In Mckuir's Hall,
Viiltiug member always welcome.
f . II. Anson, C. C.
W. H. Swcngel, Clerk.
Central Market!
Holbrook Mock.
Sec us for the Choicest Cuts'of the Ilcst
Meats Obtainable.
THE REV. IRL R. HICKS
Almanao and Magazine
Should bo In
every homo in
tho land. Ills
wcatborprcdlo
tlonscanbohad only In his own
publications.
No othor publisher is permitted to
print them in any form, elthor with or
without crodlt. Ula 1009 Almanao ex-
cols all former editions in beauty and
valuo, and soils for 33 cents, postpaid.
Ills monthly magazine. Word and
Works, contains his weather fore
casts for each month, together with a
vast amount of tho host family reading
and costs $1. a yoar, ono almanao with
each subscription. Every earthquake
and serious storm for 0 years has
been predicted by Prof. Hicks. You
cannot afford to be without theso pub
lications. Address all orders to
TUB ST. JOHNS ItBVIRW.
Pointers for our Patrons.
me (iinereiice between poor
siock and Iirst class stock on a. job
is n small item when you consider
the value of the job. It is the
price of a satisfied customer. It is
better to make .so cents less on
job and have it customer who will
come back, than to use the flimsy
stock, make the extra 50 cents and
lose your customer. That is the
way we figure it.
Orders l'illed and l'amlly Trade Solicited
T. P. WARD, Proprietor,.
Photographs
For Christmas
It will pay you to get our prices.
Groups and children's photos a spe
cialty. Outdoor views, copying
and enlarging.
McDERMID & BELL
Holbrook Block,
0 YCARS'
CXPERICNCE
. :
TRADE MARKS
CowRiaHTS Ati
Anyoas tending t tkalrb and Strrlptlnn mat
itucklr ucruiu our opinlou fraa li6thr m
pia. l
icuntig
nn A I
qwUS nottct, without ctaarg, to tba
UoMitrlctlrconsdMitUL HANDBOOK onFataufi
aant (raa. Uldccl aiiancr fur aacurmy pUaata. .
v-o. racairp
Scientific JUNcrkdnJ
A bandtomelr tllastrata4 waatlr.
ruiaiiun ok anj BcianuBa uuraai.
ear i lour moauu, tu boii er aji
linmi a.
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISER.
In order to Insura a Changs of ad
vertisement the copy for such Changs
should reach this office not later Mian
Wednesday, at 3 o'clock p. m. Please
emember this and save the printer
Mail Schedule
Mail arrives at St. Johns at 7;io a. u.
aud 1:15 p. pi. , i . .
weaves ai 10:30 a. m., ana 45 p. p.
Office open week days from 6:4 a. ni.
to 6:10 p.m. Sundays from 9 to 10 a. m
St. Johns Ferry Time Card.
Leave Kast Side (A. M.i 6uo. 7:10.
7:50, 8:30, 9:10,9:50 10:30,11:10, 11:50. I
M 1 j:io. i;io. io. a:io. a:io. :k. 4:1a
5:106:00. ,.,
Leave West Side (A. M.) 6:50, 7:30,
8:10, 8:50, 9:30, iojioiizjoTT. M,
ij:so, 13:50, 1:30, a:io, 3:50, 3:30, 4:10,
4yo. 5:30, 6:10. ' 1