I fa Chris Oihus Dead Christopher C. Oihus died at his home on South Hayes street Wed ncsdav near the noon hour. Mr Oihus was a Rood citizen and will be creatly missed in this comtnu uity. He was born in Christiana, Norway. May so, 1817. He came to America in 1867, settling succes sivclv in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota. In 1900 he located nt Silvcrton, Or., and came to bt. Johns the next year. In January, 1872, he married Miss Nettie Lar son, also a native of Norway, at Preston, Minn , and seven children were born to them. Five of these arc now livinc. They arc: Chris tian C. Oihus, Oscar J., and Lillian Oihus of St. Johns; L. M. Oihus of Vancouver, wash., and Mrs. M. Hirshfield of Oakland, Cal. Mr, Oihus has been prominent in city aftairs. The funeral services will be held in Blackburn, Chambers & Lowry's undertaking parlors Sunday after noon at 2 0 clock, under the auspi ccs of the Order of Owls, of which he was. a member. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. G. W. Nelson. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Whereas: It has pleased the Al mighty Father to remove from the living, Sister Melissa Ovcrstrcct, the beloved mother of our brother and sisters, G. W. Ovcrstrcct, A Ida Ovcrstrcct, and Mrs. Ola Kodgcrs, and Whereas: While wc bow to the infinite will of Him who docth all things well, wc do mourn with our brother and sisters in their great loss. He it, therefore, Resolved: That Laurel wood Rc bckah Lodge No. 160, 1. O. 0. do hereby extend to our beloved brother and sisters our most heart felt sympathy and love in this their time of bereavement, sharing with them the loss of a rinst affectionate, kind and loving mother, and he it further Resolved: That the charter be draped for 30 days and n copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, and a copy given to our brother and sisters and a copy scut to the St. Johns Review for publication. Mary Simmons, Arminda V. Whitmore, Hffa Beam, Com. Have You Piles Then IIISM-ROID is what you want a guaranteed internal rem edy. Here is a physician's remedy in rsugar-coated tablets taken inwardly that cures all forms of piles nud avoids painful operations, as well as the common odious treatments. It attacks the very cause bad circulation. This remedy is Dr. Leonhardt's HEM-ROID sold by St. Johns Pharmacy and all druggists. $1.00 for 24 days' treatment and satisfac tion guaranteed. Dr. Leouhardt Co., Station H, Buffalo, N. Y., Prop. Write for booklet. To the People of St. Johns After May 30th wc will be locat ed at 304 North Jersey street in the Jower block. We thank you for your patronage in the past, and in the future will endeavor to Work as promptly as heretofore. We are putting In new machinery and are expecting to have the most up-to-date sliop outside of Portland in the country. J. T. Brooks & Son. Family Washing 50c We wish to announce that we are thoroughly equipped to do family "Wet Washings" at 50c per wash ing. Phone and our wagon will call. Columbia 242. St. Johns Lauudry Co. For Sale Lots 1,2,3 and 4, corner of Rich mond and Portland boulevard, for $1200. Write W. H. Reid, Devil's Lake, N. D. 26 6t The home of B. B. Pierce on North Fillmore street was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday fore uoon. The fire originated from a defective flue. Only the clothes in the backs of the family were saved, and Mrs. Pierce and three little children had barely time to escape from the burniug building, which was owned by J. R. Wei.uer. Mr. Pierce is an industrious and hard working man, and the loss is a se vere blow to him. Neither the dwelling or furniture were insured. Mr. Weimer allowed his insurance to elapse only a few days ago. u - Robinson Carr died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. I. Shurts, May 14th, aged 86 years. He had been in feeble health for some time, and his death was not unexpected. His remains were conveyed to Me katnab, Neb., for interment, J. I. Shurts accompanying the casket Mr. Carr was a fine gentleman, with a pleasant word for every one, and to know him was to like and respect him. The W. O. W. will give a dance" in Bickucr hall May 29. The place is cold, the drinks and ice cream are colder, but your re ception is warm at the North Bank Pharmacy. The Bachelor club will give its anniversary ball next Thursday evening in the rink. It promises to be the swellest event that has yet Happened in St. Johns. BH o Urlng In your Job printing whllo you think of It. Don't wait until you arc ontlrcly out. Wa aro equipped to turn out neat and tasty printing promptly at Portland prlcoa or Icbb. Walter R. Crouchley and wife left Monday last for St. Louis, Mo., where he will install a large refrig erating plant for the Refrigerating Corporation of New York. It is possible that they will make St. Louis their permanent home. Five stalwart trackmen of the James John High have gone to Corvallis, where they will partici pate in the track meet held there today and tomorrow. It is expect cd that several trophies will be brought home by the boys in the way of prizes. The residence of Carl Majcskc was burned to the ground Wcducs day forenoon, making the second time that Mr. Majcske has been burned out in the past two years. The family was away at the time, and the origin of the fire is un known. 1 he loss is estimated at SSoo, but we did not learn if it was insured. Mcsdamcs Hill, Simmons, Mc- Kinney and Walker will be part of the staff to exemplify the degree work nt the I. 0. O. F. Grand Lodge meet at Pendleton next week, leaving for that city Monday. Sev eral other Rebeccas, as well as a few Odd Fellows, will make the trip. 1 hat they will have a grand time is beyond dispute. The Debonair club met at the home of Mrs. L. II. Chambers on Fillmore street yesterday afternoon. A dainty luncheon was served, con sisting of crab naiad, hot biscuit, orange jitn, pickles, cake and cof fee. A delightful time was had by those present. The club will have their regular monthly spread at the Home 01 Mrs. Weeks on Thursday evening of next week. The W. R. C. at their regu lar meeting May 4, had a very busy session till recess. After a short re cess was called to order by our pre siding officer to prepare for a social time, as the fost had been invited to meet with the W. R. C. The visit and light refreshments were enjoyed by ull. The W. R. C. ex pects the Post to come often to vis it their auxiliary in the future. Press Correspondent. WE ARE NOT Enlargement on to you people of St. Johns as a large picture. But have the Largest Pano ramic Machine made. No enlargements, It makes a real nhoto direct of the obiect itself, whatever it is. Call and be convinced. the Picture man rutN 1 wen ro a jrxscr. 502 S. Jersey Street BULBS BUCKBEG'S BULBS SUCCEED! " SPECIAL OFFER! rtrUl will mak iou ft pirmueai cu 1 Inmnr. ItAtUf Action ffUTftlltAttd CIJQM1 1 ' e 1. r.1l..ll.MMCilMilUtaftM iiiivrmi uuiicLiiuu in ... .1 . 1 rWM If. IwliHib Unto t.u. timt Ullf, 1 IJU VtUm. CUklla. InuS. Imi U4 EUA BlMUtU. ' uitiuIntkkd to plzaik I ua.ua ul . -- ui " Ull .tlufal i iuum mi . -r w M WW,. . . BaXUM MOOIT0XJ1. ILL. SEEDS WONTS SEEM SUCCEEi) I f SPECIAL OFFER: rliaJ. t ru Wsw Ba.l.M. Atrial will nik tou oar 1 raiment enatomar. PrtTH rnllertlon "aitwrujitaiut. 11 U floMt I Trl. f IpUtwiU I (Mm, Utt 'V1 Ut 1 1 tttawrW sWiw-i TftnU tn u Write to-day; Mention this Psper. urn G PLATED A SHELL QA'WE.'" A ParllamanUry Joke by a New South Wales Solon. Australia once linil a gront public jotic, wlilcli wiih iilnyed openly In (tie New Huntli Wales Htntu purlin niunt b) a inpuilior who nftorwaril laiaiuo at tornoy coicrnl. A bill bad been Introduced to pro tect nittlvo llowers from ruthless de struction. Tlie lionoiulito uiember U) roso and syinputlilzLHl. Uc Informed tins Introducer of the bill a somewhat pompous Kcntlemau that lie heartily approved. Hut why these Invidious distinctions? The bill prolcctcd-iuid ho quoted nil tlia botanical niiniM In tlio bill. Hut why wero other flowers equally dcservIiiR neglected7 Why were and here ho reeled off a long list of tho Latin names for cockles, mussels, oys ters, etc. why were theso sweet flow ers to bo blighted In their bloom by bclne plucltcd by any prowling excur sionist who wanted something In his buttonhole? Tho Introducer of tho bill promptly offered to extend tho list to lncltldo these. Ho half tho shcllflsli on tho coast, Including tho periwinkle, wero added to tho flowers worthy of protec tion. The officials of the house discovered tho lioux next day and set It right Hut tho Joko was too good to bo kept quiet, and all Australia chuckled at tho expenso of ilia pompous legislator London Answers. DON'T MIND BIG NOISES. But Slight, Ruttllng 8oundi Make Ql ratfei Tremble With Fear. Among tho curious characteristics of tho giraffe Is Its Htrango Indifference to loud iioIhsh as contrasted with its peculiar "weariness" with referenco to Hllght Rounds. Noisy sounds, like that of n man walking near In hobnailed boots, tho giraffe docs not nppcar to notice, but should It bo approached by n woman whoso skirts glvo out but the slightest ruMlo tho sound thereof caUNcs the glruffo to start up with pricked ears and eyes distended In fear. Officials of n xoologlcal Institution, situated near n canal, tell of n curious Instanco of thin itecullnrlty of giraffes. After 11 terrible explosion of guuow der on n bargu 011 Iho ennui tho keep ers were astonished to observe that the glrnnVs took little notice of I ho tremendous blast. They Jumped to their feet, but almost nt unco lay down again when they found that nothing extraordinary had happened In their lnclosure. Hut wero n keeper at night to creep along outsldo that tuchiMiire In his stocking feet tho queer beasts would exhibit such terror thnt one would Imagine them about to dash theiiiHelvtiM In terror agidust the,(cuces. (Ilia ires fear the lurking foe, nud a big bang scares thum hardly at all. To them the faint, rustling sound U a to ken of the greatest danger. In that respect they aro llko deer. Now York Cress. Many Thing Different In Holland. Holland Is to me 0110 of tho most In teresting countries In ICurqo, writes Gcorgo It. HI ins. Apart from tho ex citement of having to do a bit of Uloudln, with tho edgo of a cannl for your tight rope, at lutervnla of u few minutes all day long, tho Dutch them selves furnish you never ending study. I lovo to see the little Dutch boy of ilx Hiuoklng his clay pipe or bis cigar us he clings to his mamma's skirt. There Is something at oucu novo! and Mnrtllug In tludlng Dutch cbecso and a penny bun placed In front of every guest nl tho breakfast table. In n laud wheru a public company Is a MaatschapplJ and nearly uveiy house of reuluurntlon announces that tho thirsty traveler cnu there obtain 'Tap perlj. RllttertJ and Hlyinp." tuero Is al ways Boinotliliig.to nmusQ you) Oath of the Turkish Doetor. Tho oath whhjli young doctors take In Turkey when they coino before the medical examining board contains tho following pledgo: "That wbcu I am called at the same tlmo by two differ ent patients, tho 0110 rich nud tho other poor, I will accept tho call of tho poor without taking Into consideration tho money offered and will do my best for his treatment, nnd that 1 will never do cllno to answer any call, day or night, during the relgu of common diseases or of nn epidemic of contagious dis ease" Keeping Ills Word. "Ilonry, you owe mo fft. You remem ber that bet you mado me last week that you wouldn't smoko any more for a mcnth. Well, I saw you walking down tho street last night smoking a big cigar." "I'm not smoking any more; I'm simply smoking the usual amount." Kxchnnge. Out of Place. Aunt Prisms I am shocked at you, Maude. You permitted young Mr. Jones to kiss you. Maude Ho only Just touched me on tho nose, auntie. Aunt Prisms-It was quite out of place, my dear. Maudo-IIe knew It was, auntie, nut you came In so sud denly, you see. Pithing Luck. "Have any luck on your fishing trip?" lea. Counting those that got away and those we threw back, we almost got seven." Detroit Free Press. Her Criticism. "I wish Fritz would write his figures plainer, I can't possibly tell from bis letter whether It Is 1,000 or 10,000 kisses that be sends me." FUagende lilatter. Is there anything In all this world that is of more importance to you than good digestion? Food must be eaten to sustain life and must be digested and converted into blood. When digestion falls the whole body suffers. Chamberlain's Tab lets are a rational and reliable cure for indigestion. They increase the flow of bile, purify the blood, strengthen Hie stomach, and tone up the whole digestive apparatus to a natural and healthy action. For sale by all dealers. ' . . - a -fluttered Uook. How tho Kev. Mr. Joliiisloii. n Hcot tlsh minister and the author of nil mcrous books, succeeded In getting one of his works reviewed by Alex under Kussel, the distinguished editor of the rtcotsmnn, Is told by Hie writer of "Famous Kdllors." A member of .Mr. Johnston's emigre cation was nn old and valued servant In Mr. Itussel's family. When tho preacher published UU new book ho nBked this member to bring It under tho notlco of her master, with tho re quest to review It In the columns of tho Scotsmntt. Glad to bo of service to ber master, the good woman lost no tlmo In mnklng her wish known to the celebrated editor and next morn ing placed "Tho Gospel itoll" beside his breakfast cup. When at breakfast Mr. Itnsscl took up tho book and remarked, with a merry twinkle In his eye, "Helen, this Is nn nwful dry rollwhlch you hn,vc given mo this morning." "Perhaps It Is, Blr," tho servant quickly replied, "but you can butter It wool on both sides." Next morning nn excellent review opi a red. Conkllng and Thurmnn. Senator Itoscoo Conkllng was once addressing tho senate In an Impassion cd manner nnd seemed to direct his remarks to Senator Thurmnn. At length tho latter got Irritated. "Does tho senator from New York," bo roared, "expect mo to answer liltn over- tlmo ho turns to me?' For a moment Mr. Conkllng hesitat ed, and everybody expected n terrlllc explosion. Then, with nn nlr of ex qulstte courtesy, ho replied: "When I speak of tho law I turn to tho senntor from Ohio ns tho Mussul man turns townrd Mecca. I turn to him as I do to tho I'ngllsh common law 11s tho world's most copious foun tain of human Jurisprudence." Tho usually decorous senato broke Into a storm of applause, and the Thurman eye moistened a little. Tha two stntesmen wero tho best of friends and greatly enjoyed each oth er's society when "off duty." A Wetter If Not a Detter Man. A little man In the west of Kuglitud rushed to the river Inst summer, swear ing loudly that ho would drown him self. When he had waded In to tho depth of his waist his wife, who hint followed him, selxed him by the hair, nnd then, as 11 local editor de scribed It, sbo led It I tn back till be reached u place where the water was about two feet deep, where sbo pulled him over backward and soused him under and pulled his bend up again. 'Drown yourself (down ho went), leaving me to father the brats! (An other plunge.) Get drunk (nnotbei souse) nnd start for the river! (An other dip.) (letter use tho water In stead of rum! (Another dip nud shako of tho head. 1 I'll 1'iirn ye to leave me n wldowl" After aoxzllng him to her heart's content she led him out a wetter If not n better man and escort ed lilin Into the house and closed the door. The Qordlan Knot. Tho famous Gordlnn knot was made of leather taken from some part of tho harness belonging to tho chariot of Gordlus, king of Phrygla. It seems that this knot was no tied thnt the ends of the leather thong wero not vis ible, honco the difficulty In loosening It. Many must have tried to untie It, for Its fame as n "sticker" at last reached tho great oracle, which ileclar cd that the lucky experimenter should bo rownrded by the kingship of Per sla. Alexander, trying bis baud and meeting with no butter success than tho ot tiers, drew his sword and rut Into the knot until ho found the ends of It. Right to the Point. When tho lord chief Justlco visited Ireland bo was often entertained by a hospitable gentleman who bad an old butler, who took tho privilege of speak ing his mind freely. On 0110 occasion tho claret did not quite meet the host's approval, so bo called the undent but ler nnd said: "I told you you wero to put tho best claret on the table, Is this tho best?" "No, sorr, It Is not tho best claret," replied the old follow, "hut It's the best yo'vo got." London Tit-Hits. Knew He Wat Worshiped. "In Paris Mr. Whistler and nn Cng llsli nalnter got Into n very turbulent argument about Velasquez at u studio tea," said au artist. "Mr. Whistler at 0110 point In the argument praised him self cxtrnvsguntly. Tho KuglUhmitii, listening, sneered nnd said at tho end; " 'It's a good thing wo can t see our selves as others seo us.' " 'Isn't It. thouub?' said Mr. Whistler. 'I know lu my case I should grow In tolerably conceited.' " Theology and the Thermometer. A point of theology Is raised by Sli Francis Younghusbaud lu "India nud Tibet." "An Interesting detail," be says, speaking of tho religion of the uatlvcs, "Is that their hell Is not hot, but cold. If It were hot tho inhabit ants of frozen Tibet would ull Hock there." Clever Auntie. Traveler It seems wonderful that Japanese dentists cun take out teeth with their lingers. Llttlo JncK Auntlo can take out hers with her fingers-overy one of 'em! Perfection. Perfection doc not exist. To under stand It Is tho triumph of human In telligence; to desire to possess It Is the most dangerous kind of madness, Al fred do Musset. Sin every day takes out a patent for tome new Invention. Whipple. REVIEW'S LEGAL BLANKS The followinK list of Iecal blanks are kept for sale at this office and others will be added as the demand arises: Warranty deeds, Quit Claim Deeds, Realty and Chattel Mort gages, Satisfaction of Mortgages, Contracts for Sale ot Kealty, liius of Sale, Leases. All these blanks at the uuuorm price of 30c per dozeu. Have you planned to do away with the dirt, dust, trouble and heat of the old stove, and put in a MODERN LABOR SAVING GAS RANGE to do its work. Snrinp weather demands and yourself of as much trouble. A Cabinet Gas Range makes the kitchr-n the handiest, cleanest, easiest workshop that a woman ever had to do with. The Housewife gets her largest meal in 40 minutes. She does it cheaply because there arc two ovens, both heated by one flame. A GAS WATER HEATER attached to a tank will give her hot water right from the faucet for cooking, washing dishes and cleaning, at an insignificant es pouse. SO GIVE THE OLD STOVE "ITS NOTICE" AND ORDER A CABINET GAS RANGE AND WATER HEATER TODAY The whole equipment costs less than you imagine. We sell the APPLIANCES on small monthly payments and guarantee them. ST. JOHNS GAS COMPANY LOW FARES EAST Visit the Old Home VIA O-W. R. & N. 0. S. L. nnd Union P lcific Lints Protected by Automatic Clock S!nls Hound trip tickets to ptincipnl cities In Middle Western nnd uaitern States on snle duiinii May, June, July August, September GoinK limit IS days: (innl return limit October 31, 1912 LIBERAL STOPOVEK PRIVILEGES CHOICE OF ROUTES Unltimorc..,.. ..... .$107.50 Chicao 72.50 Denver 55.00 KensnsCity 60.00 NewYoik 108.50 St. Paul 60.00 Toronto 91.50 Washington 107.50 Proportionately Reduced Knres to Many oilier points Through Train Service to tho East Strictly lligh.l.lass Call on your Local Agent and let him as. sist you in outlining A DELIGHTFUL SUMMER OUTING Clty'a Snlei Office 3rd and Washlnoton, Portland Northern PacKIc Railway Corrected Jauuary 7, if li Kmttte Moiw on flail 7 M ' i Mm n (.win i.uimiM vwmoMii iwuk 7 o I' i" Atlantic llaturx via I'uuet Kuunii ll'l III AlUutlc liM-tc via Nuith Dank wu a 11. Twill City Hi press vis l"ugt houml j'-isp. Twin City IUiii via Nottlt Hank ra p, m iWktern JtspieMvu ruuci nwuuii 11 ji i, m Kiktrrn 1'imrtiWa Noilh llank iimii a. 111 Mo. Klver Hipres vis North Hank 7ujp. 111 Puget tvouinl l.liniteu. j u l- m . urays iiarimr and South Html Drenches, Yacolt fasMiigcr - - j:4S p. m. AKHIVINR AT ST. JOHNS North Coatt Limited via North Hank - 7Mp 111 Noith Cuatt Limited la I'ugrt hound -6 41 a. 111 N'n. I'rifi- I'n.lru via Noith Haul. I . Ill No. l-aillic Ksprest via Pugcl Sound - 6 41 p. 111 I'acific pre la North tunk ;wi. tu Pacific lixmcM ila I'uget Sou ml 6.41 a. lu Wcktern liipres via North Hank .... 7 nu, hi Mu. Kiver lUl'ien via Noith Hank - - 7 jj a. 111 Mo. Kiver Kanrcii via I'uuct Sound -i'U 11, m Portland, racoma & Seattle Itspius j 11 p. in trom Olyiupia. souiii iwuu wuu i.iay iiaiuur I'uuet Sound Limited 0 5 p. 111 Yacolt 1'attcugcr - - 9jla. 111 u, m. corucu, AgCUI. Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, I.HAVINO ST. JOHNS. Patllirldge I'anKugcr (or Lyle. Coldendale, Ore gon Trunk aud local poiuls . -. - . H.ti a. in. I nl a n J Umpire I'.ipren, 10.1a a. 111.; lor Chicago, St. Paul, oinana. Kanuskiiy, ni i.oun, waua Walla, Patco, KookycII, Gramldallrt. (ioldcn dale, White Salmon, Vancouver and Oregon Trunk couiiei.tUus. North Hauk Limited, 7.1s p. m . for Chicago St. Paul, omaiia, ivaiitas my. ni. i.ouii, niHiKaue, Sprague, Kitivillc, I.liid. I'atco, kuotevclt. and Vancouver. Columbia Kiver Local. s-SJ p. m , lor Vancouver, Camas, While salmon. i,)ie, iraiiuuaiics,v.uus I'allbridgc and all Intermediate stations. AKK1VING AT ST. JOHNS Inland Umpire l'.iprcss, 710p.m.; Irom Chlca- gU, IH. I ,H. Ulll.ua, w.v, ..WM., pokaue, Spraifue. Hltiville I.lml, i'atco, Kookeett,(irauddales,- White Salmou.aud Van mover. North ilauk Limited, 7 SSa. in.; Irom Chicago, St. Paul. Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Walla Walla, Pasco, Koowvclt, and Vancouver Columbia Kiver Local .ji a. ui., Irom Cliffs, C.iauddallts, t.oiucnuaic, i.yic n line naimon, Camas, Vancouver and all intermediate sta tion.. I'allbrUlKe Paswngei .ofi p. m. from Lyle, Cold- endale ana local points. All trains stop for passengers. Tickets on sale for all points. O. M. Cornell, Agent. NOTICE TO ADVERTI8ER8. In order to Insure a change of ad vertisement the copy for such change should reach thla office not later than Wednesday, at 3 o'clock p. m. Please remember thla and save the printer Not tht labtl on your paper. thnt vnn rid VIV T Ull XT fact any piece of badly marred. It comes m IS colors and has a hundred uses. Oak, Dark Oak, Walnut, Atalionny, Cherry, Malachite Green, Ox-Blood Red, Unnmcl Red, Brilliant Blade, l:n anicl Green, Dead Black, Natural, Gloss White, Flat White, Ground, Blue Gold and Aluminun. All Sizes from 15c to $3.00 ST. JOHNS HARDWARE CO. IRON ON THE PORCH Oct out in the fresh air where it Is cool and pleasant. Make ironing day a different ami better day, You can do it with an ELECTRIC IRON The iron that needs no stove nud is kept aways at the riuht tuin pc rat 11 re by the electric current. Let us arrange your porch for electric ironing. It will coat very little, whether you have current iu the house or not, Phone for our representative, who will give you an estimate with no obligation whatever on your part. Portland Railway, Light & Power Company Main Office Seventh and Alder Street Telephones Main 6688 and A 613o. St. Johns Office, 202 North Jersey Street lumber: Rough, Dressed, Flooring, Finish. Prompt Deliveries. Quality Guaranteed. ST. JOHNS LUMBER CO. Phone Richmond 131 L2J I Get a can of Jap-a-lac today at our Paint Department, and see for your self how wonderful ly it will rejuvenate an old chair, or in furniture that is Slabwood 1 Dry, Green, 1J10CKS, Trimmings -r ararylbias from cellar to ganst