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Newspaper Page TextQUEER DEFINITIONS. An Early Eighteenth Century Inter preter of Hard Worde. Bnllcy'u Universal Mymologlcnl Die. tlounry, with tlic subtitle, "An Inter prcter of Hard Words," was llrst pub llshcd in London In 1721. Most of Its definitions nro eccentric, ntid sonic of tliein Incredibly so. Here nro snecl mens plucked nt rnndotn: Man A creature endowed with rcn- son. Thunder A nolso known by persons not denf. LlRhtnlnjr A meteor. A Itnlnbow A meteor of divers col ors. Wcnpon Hnlro A sort of ointment which Is said to euro n wound by be ing applied to the sword or other weap on that made the wound, llalloon A football; also n Rrent ball with which noblemen and princes use to piny. Cow A beast well known. Milk A food well known. Peacock A line bird. Elephant Tho bluest, strongest and most Intelligent of nil four footed beasts. Medlar. A fruit which Is grateful to the stomach, but Is not rlpu till It be rotten, Hnow A meteor well known In north erly nnil Nottllicrly clliiintcs, especially beyond the tropics, Mouth-Part of the body of n llrlng creature. Kyc An Instrument of death. HELPED THE BOYS. A Letter That Around King Christian of Denmark. King Christian of Denmark once found In his morning mall n teller tl-ltlrtll ttwtt'iwl til in tut nt I I iii I I.I i I "tiivu iiivivu in iiiuii: i nil ii 11 iu mum matters of ntnte. Tli; letter was In a boyish scrawl and rend ns follows: Dcnr King Wo nrc four boys nt flak, kebjerb school, nnil Ilia mnstcr whips ue tally with u plcco of imi rojo ho rouml In llio Imrlior, If ho ilucmi'l stun there will ho it nro. Vho mimu of the teacher being given, tliu king ordered him to report at once to the minister of Justice, while he took the next train for I'lakkebjerh mid examined the class In the teacher's absence. The children, mm wed by tint presence of the cruel teacher, told their grievance to tho kindly old king, who promised Imuieillale relief, closed the ochool for tho day runl ordered that the boys bo treated to chocolate mid cakes nt his expense "to remember him by." Hut ho did more than that. On re turning to Copenhagen ho dismisses tho cruel teacher without pension, nt tho samo lime giving n general warn lug to all teachers to be chary of cor pornl punishment. "If Istys cannot be trained without cruel beatings," this wise king said, "then there must bo something tho matter with those wli train them, Thu coming generation must nut bo mado rulllnits by nilllanly tcacnerH." Premiums for Subscriptions Wc wish to double our subscription list within the next thirty days. In order to do this wc have purchased a splendid line of premiums which wc will give to our subscribers and to club getters. tut Aiuomnr rtMSim tmi (m CERT'F'CfT.f.,f BBjBBBBBBBBJ BjSssMBBBBBBBBBBSyll'BBSBBX. TLtv' SB c?pttif -MgaMiMaMagSIZ35Mi&'' v!BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBv sff Bl r.iiDDLIEn AND GUARANTEE!) BY r - Hamilton silver Co. WJ E"2BBHmHBjgW Factory B Muncie.Ihd. jy sine vitvt showno TCNSIOM srniNB To every cash subscriber for one year at $1.50 wc will give a pair of 8-iuch tension shears, full nicldc plated with five year guarantee by the manufacturer. It is a great satisfaction to have a pair of shears that do not cct loose. These scissors are worth $1.25 anywhere. For $1.75 you get the paper and half a dozen silver tea spoons with a guarantee. lite of Wight. Tim Isle of Wight Inhabitants nre not nlono In speaking of "going I Knglnnd" when they leave their ow fragment of tho kingdom. A patriotic Corulsliman nlso "goes to Uuglnnd when ho crosses tho Tainar. Hlmllnr ly Inhabitants of the llalknu peninsula IMK of "going to Kurnpe" when they lenvo uieir own corner of the contl npiit In curious contrast wllh tho peo- put or our own Island. Wo regard our selves ns lxlh of and In "Kuron'." nnil accordingly It Is only "the continent' that wo visit. Tho record In the splendid Isolation Hue Is probably hel by that minister of the ('umbraes. In tho Clyde, who prayed for n blessing upon "tho Inhabitants of (treat and I.lttlo Ciimbrae and tho adjacent Is lands of (Ireat llrllalu and Ireland." Iindon (Iraphlc. The Tower of Famine. Tho Torre delln I'lime, or Tower of rnmlne. was noted for Its growsome history. It once stood In Pisa. Italy, nut mere are now no traces of It Count Ugollno ilella (Iherardscha who in Dante Immortalized, was the head of tho (luelphs, and bccuuo of his tyranny and accredited attempts to place his country In bondage he was antagonized and finally eompiered by tho chief of tho Chlhelllncs. who imprisoned lilm, wllh his two sons and two grandsons, u this tower, the slow method of starvation being employed ns tho manner of their death. The door of tho tower was locked and the Keys thrown Into the Arno, The Holy City. Medina, the holy city, triumphed loin: ngo over all the rivals In various parts of tho world which Isire tho sime name, which menus simply "city," jvwiuio among mem were the old cap itai or Multa and Medina KMoiiln In Hiwin. I he Arabian city was orlnliml ly known as Vnthrlb, but owes Its later name, III-Modliia (tho city) or Medlnat ltasul Allah (the city of tho apostlo of uol, to tho lvornn, To a good Molinm mednn thero Is only 0110 city "with a nig u. Inilde and Outilde. The following rciHirt was sent by a subordinate Inspeclor to his chief lu tho telephone service. It concerned a faulty house, connection: "Found wire wllh no outside outside. Put (initio wire outside and outside In side. Need tnoro outside for Insldo." Learning, Wear your learning like a wutch, lu n prlvnto pocket, and do not pull It out nnd display It merely to show that you hnvo one. If you nro asked what o'clock It Is, tell It, but do uot proclaim It hourly or unasked, like tho watch man. The wrongdoer U never without a protoxt. Italian Proverb. Our Charges. As is customary, we will charge for card of tlinnks, 50c; for resolu tions of respect, si. 00; for notices of church or lodge entertainments, suppers, sociables, etc., where there are charges for ndmission, 5c per line, but where there are no charges for these events, we will break the rule and insert them free. We make this announcement, so that our good friends may understand our rule iu this respect. :.: ii Premiums for Club Getters To those who wish to get up clubs we will miike the following of fers: For n club of five 11 Wntermnu Ideal Fountain Pen valued at $2. For a club of six a Silver Sugar Shell and Iltittcr Knife, value $1.25. For a club of eight two piece Carving Set, yalue f 1.60, or a Fancy Alarm Clock, value $1.75. For club of ten a hnudsome scale for kitchen use, value $2.00. For club of twelve, Gold Jewel Case, two styles, value $2.50. For club of twelve, n Gilt Clock, value $3.00. LbM SIEDS WOK'S MtM MKCMO I SPECIAL OFFER: 'Male tM K RatlatM. AUIUwOT mk too onr Demuaent cnitomer. Mie Caltectlaa "iH?wi. ' 11 the fines t Tml. T iDlindid I (him, best wit Write tO'dayi .Mention ffts Paper. SEND10 CENTS I u nt kSm. MfHiliinlNnlnnliTdinM J i eMMMMa pifmiu, urfiiwr wiia mj nig yuu tii tvat u BeeuiiMsi tii, riuu. u. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Loulso Kcognn Estate Notlco 1b hereby given that tho undersigned has been appointed the administrator of tho cstato of Loulso Kcognn, dcconned, by tho County Court of tho Statu of Oregon for Multnomah County nnd has nunllflcd ns such. All persona having claims ngnlnst said ostnto aro horoby not! flod to prcsont tho snmo to mo nt 114 Oswego Btrcct, St. Johns, Oregon, wiiu proper vouchers duly vomica within six months from the (Into hereof. Dated and first published Friday, November 20, iuus. Illchard II. Koognii, Win. A. Munly, Administrator, Attorney. Cc. e aflH ili&!vfiY lflel iiHBaaeY For club of twenty, an 8-day Mission Clock, half hour strike, value I6.00. For club of twenty, and Iilcctric Mission Lamp, value $6.00. For club of fifty, a handsome set of 26 pieces of Rogers' Silver Tabic Cut lery with case, value $12.00. Kvery subscriber receives the pair of scissors, or by paying if 1.75 the set of tea spoons. If club raisers prefer the cash to the premiums we will make that kind of an arrangement with them by culling at this office. Here is a irood oiwortuuitv to secure some of these fine premiums. Call iu and look them over and get started. Any of them make fine 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. Now is the time to visit CALIFORNIA When summer 1ms passed in these north ern states, the sun is only mild tinder the bright blue skies of Southern California. This is one of un til ie's happy provis ions eteriiiilsuiiimer for those who cannot endure a more severe climate. California has been called the "Mecca of the winter tourist." Its hotels nnd stop ping places ore ns va ried us those of all well regulated cities. Visitors can always find suitable acco.n modatioiis, congenial companions, and va ried, pleasing recrea tions. SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO, Will be glad to nipply ionic very attractive literature, de scribing lu detail the many de lights of winter iu California, Very low round trip excursion tickets arc on mIc to California, The rate from Portland to Angclet and return is f 55.00. Limit six months, allowing ttop-ovcr lu cither direction. Similar excurtinn rates are iu effect to nil California silut(. 1'or full Information, sleeping car rcvrvatlous mid ticket, call on, telegraph or write C. W. Springer, C. T. A., id and Wiuh iiigtou streets, Portland, or Win. Mc.Murray, flen. Pais. Act. Portland, Oregon COLLIER & COLLIER Lawyers. Kooms in the Holbrook building. .St. Johns, Oregon. Joseph McChcsney, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SUROnON Day and Night Office In McCliosncy Block i'hone Woixllawn 47S ST. JOHNS. - - OKB00N Dr. MARY MacLACHLAN Physician and Surgeon. Office iu llolbrook's lllock. Residence, 215 Hayes street. Phone Scott 6995. OSCAR DeVAUL, M. D Office houri, 11 to m a. m., to 3 p. m, Office l'lionc, W'ocxllnwn 1141. Kcildetice l'lionc, Union 3901. Office lu l'ortimouth Prick. J. R. WEIAIER Transfer and Storage Wc deliver your Roods to and from all Portland and Suburban Kxprcss Co., parts of Portland, Vancouver, I.lunton, city dock nnd all points accessible by wauott. Piano and furniture moving n sj)cclaltv. 109 15. l)urliuu,ton; phone KICllUIOIKl ot. A. B. HEA1ST0CK Funeral Director and Ombalmcr I.ndy Assistant. Itrnnch office at University Park Drug Store, phone Woodlawn 1874. Main office, Portland, Oregon; phone Sclhvood 71, Dnnlcl 0. Webster, A. B. M. D. ltciiidcucc, 697 Dawson Street Office, I'lltcr lllock University Park, I'ortl.unl, Oregon LAUREL LODGE No. 186 I. 0. 0. F. Sr. JOHNS. 0IUU10N McctH curb Monday evening lu Odd I'cUowh hall, nt 8:00. Visitors welcomed. C. P. r.oles, N. O. I, II. llolcomb, Secretary. Holmes Lodge No. 101 KNK1IITS OP I'VIIIIAS. Meets cverv l'fliluv nlirlit f3nt 7;jo o'clock at 1. 0.0.1'. nail. isitors always wel come. J. II. Illack, C. C. Ii. II. llolcomb, 1C. R.S. 5 Doric Lode No. 132 V. mul A. Al. Hcgular communica tions on llrst and third Wednesdays of each mouth iu Odd Pillows' hull. Visitors welcome. Ii. S. Harrington, Jus. McChcsney, Secretary. W. M. CAAP 773 W. 0. VVT " Meets every tecnud and ourtli Wed icKlny even ln in Illck- tier's Hall, f. II. Anson, C. C. W. Ii. Swengcl, Clerk. Central Market! Holbrook lllock. ' See us for the Choicest Cuts of the Ilest Meats Obtainable. Order Pilled and l'ainlly Trade Solicited T. P. WARD, Proprietor. THE REV. IF1L R. HICKS Almanao and Maaazlnal Lm t IH bu .aiawani mm Bhould bo in every homo in tho land. Ills weather nrcdio tlonscanbohad only In his own publications. No other publisher is permitted to print thota In any form, elthor with or without credit. Ills 1000 Almanao ex- cols all former editions In bonuty and valuo, and soils for3occnts, postpaid. Ills monthly magazlno, Wonb and Works, contains his weather fore casts for each month, together with a vast amount of tho best family reading and costs $1. a yoar, ono almanao with each subscription. Every earthquake and serious storm for SO years has been predicted by Prof. Hicks. You cannot afford to be without those pub lications. Address all orders to TUB ST. JOHNS REVIEW. Pointers for our Patrons. ine (iiiierence between poor siock ana nrst class stock on a job Is a small item when you consider the value of the job. It is the price of a satisfied customer. It is better to make 50 cents less on n job and have a 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. Photographs! 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE mm TfUDC MARKS Designs Copyrights Ac Anrona lendta a, ftkctth and deinintlon ma quickly a certain our optulon fr wLethar an tutantloa U prubablf nifniAhle. Ccn.munlc. tlon ttrlct if confident IaL HANDBOOK 01, 1'atanU nt f rta. Oldest aaency tor ecuniitr mtaiita. I'atenu taken tbroush Xunn A Co. racatTt tyttial mofltt. without cbarsa, la too SckNtifk BmtrkM. A handaomalr 111 astral ad weaklr. 1 .arrest da. rulatlun ot any adantlflo kMiruai. Terms, St Tear t foar uoallu, L Bold by ail newadeeJera. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. In order to Insure a change of ad vertisement the copy for such change should reach .this office not later than Wednesday, at 3 o'clock p. m. Please emember this and save the srlnter For Christmas It will pay you to get our prices, Groups and children's photos a spe- 11. S-N . 1 ciauy. uutuoor views, copying and enlarging. Mail Schedule Mail arrives at St. Tohus at 7:10 a. m. ami 1:15 p. 111. weaves at 10:30 a. m -ana 4145 p. nr. Office'open week davs from 6u a. m. to 6:10 p, ta. Sundays from 9 to 10 a, m St. Johns Ferry Time Card. . Leave East Side (A. M.V-lio. :io. 7:50, 8:30, 9:10,9:50 10:30,11510, 11:50? P. McDERMID & BELL Holbrook Block, Jl 1 1:10. i:o. a:w. 1:10. v. Aim 5:10 6.-00, Leave West Side (A. M.) 6:50, 7:30, 8:10, 8:50, 9:30, 10:10, 11:50, P. M, 13;io. 13:50. v.V). 3:10. . jmo 'so, 5:30, 6:30.