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f To James John High We've watched the shadows of yesterday From the crest of James John drift away; Today, ghe stands fair, high and grand Because we said we can, we can! How she looms up on Mt. Success, More justly proud than all the rest, Attention Citizens! Freshmen do not sneeze James John banners fan the breeze. Day, Hoody Schroeder, Sterns, For sub and all, our heart doth yearn, Special mention for staunch old Spack. The sun now sets in orange and black. Open country! We're going ahead; Ahead? You bet that's what we said We'ye got the grit, we've got the sand, We cnn, we can, we know we can. Tighten your belts, throw ,out your chests, James John stands on Mt. Success; Give an oar to Coach Strong's call - Every body out for basket ball. "Contributed. Residents of St. Johns having taxes and city lienu to pay in Portland can make their pay munis without inconvenience by availing themselves of our ser vices. Wo will pay same and secure your receipt without in convunience to you. Fee, 25 cunts. References: Any bt. Johns Hank. Peninsula Title, Abstract and Realty Co., by II. Henderson, Manager; '102 North .Jnrnoy struct. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Willi LOCAIj Al'I'I.ICATIUNH, iu (hojr ottiimit roach llio Heal of tint illleans. CHlnrrli In it luutl lliuio, itmitly In IIiioiii'ihI liy conatltutliitml utinillllona, nml In orxlvr to euro II you mimt tukn an Interim! rvtii'nly I Intra t'nturrli Modi, itlno la Inkrn Intcriiiilly nml acta thru til lilooil mi tlio inucoua aurMcea of t tin Kyaloiu. llnU'M Cnlnrrh Mcillclne wnn iirrwrltiml liy imo of llio beat pliyalclnna In till eiiunlry fur yenra, It in com IhnmnI of winm of (ho licit t tunica known, oinllinM Willi roinn of llio brat blood iurllliiM. Tint irftct combination of llio liiKmllt'iita In I lull' Cuturrli Medi cine la what iirniliirt'M audi womlvrfill riwtilta In ratnrrlml comlltlona. Heml for .tnallllioiiUiln. frrn, l' J. t'UKNKV to CO., Vtovt., Toledo. O. All DriiUMlala, TCr Hull's I'unilly l'llla for rnnatlpatlon. ' KING OF THE ASPS. Thla Raptllt, tha Moat Vanomoua of Snskta, la Daath Itself. The moiit venomous of enakes 1b said to bo tho Echis carinata of In dia, It is nbout eighteen inches long und of ti gray color. Tho crea ture is death itself and curries in Its head the secret of destroying life with tho concentrated agony of all tho poisons. Tho Echis carinata is tolerably common in India, being found in nearly every part of tho peninsula. Fortunately, however, for man it (a not, like the cobra, a house fre quenting snake, fry its aggressive habits would make it infinitely more fatal to lifo than its drcodeu rela tive. This king of the asps docs not turn to cscapo from man, as tho cobra will, or flash into concealment, liko tho korint, but keeps the path against its human ussailant and, pit ting its own eighteen inches of length against its eneiny's bulk, challenges and provokes conflict. A stroke with n whip will cut it in two or a clod of earth disable it. But Bitch is its malignity thut it will invito attack by every dovico at its command, staking its own lifo on the incro chanco of its adversary coming within tho iiltlu circle of its power. At moat, the ratlins of this circle is twelve inches. Within it at any point lies certain death, and on the bare bono of hand or foot tres passing within its reach the Echis carinata throws its body into u fig ure of eight coils. Then it attracts nttontion by rubbing its loops to gether, which, from tho roughness of the scales, make a rustling, hiss ing sound, erects its head in tho cen ter anil awaits attack. It is said that no one, having once encountered this terrible reptile, can over forget its horrifying aspect when thus aroused, its eagerly ag gressive air, its restless coils, which, in constant motion one over tho oth er and rustling ominously all the while, stealthily but surely bringing It nearer and nearer to tho object of its fury. Brownlno'i Vision and Mamory. Ilrowning had the faculties of vi sion and memory developed to ab normal degree. (Irant Dull records a conversation with Sir Ixiurence Alnm-Tadoino, who "gave mo a cu rious account of Browning's sight, maintaining that with one eve lie could read the number of a picture at tlio end of it long gallery, whil? with tho other (sic) without arti ficial assistance he could write an ode of Horace on a piece of paper tutu 7.t nf ;) I ir nny t " Another thanst, Jlrs. Andrew Crosec, heard Browning in the course of a discussion on Byron quote tho whole of the "Vision of Judgment" after remarking, "I have not seen the poem for forty years, but this is graven on my memory." London Chronicle. Reads Wrote Standing, One peculiar fad with regard to his writing Charles Jfeade shared with other famous novelists he could not remain seated at a table, but tlitl his work fltnndinir at a hi'h desk. This was characteristic also of Victor Hugo, who wrote tho whole of "hes Miserablcs" stand ing. Wilkio Collins, too, declared that his thoughts flowed more free ly when standing on his feet, in direct contrast one recalls that Mark Twain did much of his work propped up in bed and that Sir Wal ter h'cott found his brain clearest when reclining comfortably on a couch. London Chronicle. Horse Riding In Ancient Tlmos. .Stirrups were unknown to the an cients. Along the public roads there were plaeetl stones to enable the horsemen to mount. Stirrups wero used to some extent in the fifth century, but were not common even so late us tho twelfth. Horseshoe ing is a very ancient art. It is rep resented on a coin of Tureutum of about .'150 II. C. It is said that Wil- Ham the Conqueror brought tho first iron horseshoe to hugluml. London mplnc. Tito Lion's Sharo. "The lion's share" embodied tho sarcasm of old Aesop, in whose fa ble, at the conclusion of their joint feast, tho animals announce their wish to divide the boolv, the lion claiming one-quarter by reason of kingly prerogative, one-quarter for his superior courage, one-quarter for his (linn ami cults. "As for the fourth nuitrler," said the lion, "let who will dart' tlUputo it with me." Our First Rica Crop. In tho United States, according to the lato Dr. Seaman A. ICnnpp of til" United Slates department of urrieulturo, neo is said to have been cultivated in Virginia by Sir Wil liam Horkeloy as early as 11117. Hu ntii(ei, however, that no particulars are given except that from a half bushel of seed planted the produc. was sixteen bushels. Electrical Installation For Electrical Wiring, Fixtures, etc. Call Columbia 374. t 1 I A NEW PLAN HAVE YOU TRIED IT? -BUYING FOR CASH r I i In these clays of high cost of living, let me help you make that $ of yours have the greatest pc)ssible I puLciicisiiig puvver. jl uuy ior casn ana ootain my : goods at lowest prices. We extend no credit and, z i.l, 1.' K l r i i r i i ' uiereiure. nave no losses, uur mouiO is: WU1CK sales and small profits.. Seeing is believing. We invite you to investigate and be convinced that we can save you money. r GROCERIES uoou tomatoes, per can if .lfi Stumlard bmnds of hard wheat Flour 2.70 A roou one at A Rood Loliee, two pounds for 45 I.nrxe cans California Surdinas 19 Milk, several brands, two cans for 25 A good Seeded Raisin at pur pound 15 Kuro Syrup, per gal. i.QO bee our assortment of Chiuaware going Nt cokt. A good place to buy your CliritiiHi(i presents. Petite Prunes , .10 Indian Prunes yy$ A good Pennsylvania liuckwlieat Flour, 9.8 sack at , ,85 A number of brands of white laundry Soap. . .05 Uepeuiltthle, .Shilling's Ilcst and Koyal link- ing Powder, 1 lb. cans 12 A good String Means , 18 Fin groen Pens ig Art-o Corn Starch, itf lb. package 10 I.ily. tilosti, Kliuitic, Ivory, Celluoid and Ar- gos Starch nt three for 25 We have the agency for n first class but ter merger which will double the pur chasing power of your $. Take one home with you. Try u 25c ixtckage of Ccro, better than cof fee nt 19 Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour 15 SHOES Shoes, the Prices Men's Dress Shoes, Men's Working best we can buy for the money. range from ?3 00 to ?l 50. We have n very attractive line of Ladles' Shoes at very teasonublc prices. We are headquarters for Girls' and Hoys School Shoes at right prices. We also carry a full line of Rubbers and House Slippers. Our line of Rain Coats and Punts and lints are second to none in price and quality. Come in and get one, I have just purchased a large stock of Men's Wooleu Socks just iu time to escape the recent advance iu price. Our prices are 25c, 0c, !15c ami 50c. DRY GOODS We are selling 30c Ginghams at 17V-.C 15c Ginghams at 12V.C joc Outing Flannels at ... , 17Hc 15c Outing Flannel at 12?c A goal bleached Muslin at 20c Ladies' Kitchen Aprons at 25c We have a large aud very attractive lot of Yarns, among them the much sought after Kali- ki Yarn. DO YOUR BIT s hopping Early We appeal to you people employed in the industries who enjoy an 8 hour day and Saturday afternoon holiday! Do Your Christmas Shopping Now The advantages are many: First, you are merciful to the sales-people who us ually work in a high tension Christmas week. You can have a larger selection from which to choose; the merchandise is fresher, prettier and more acceptible. You will do your bit By choosing practical presents, something useful and wearable. ETrnt an" Sweaters, Neckwear, Embroidery Accessories, TUT VVOmerl. Blouses, SllkSklrts, Hosiery, Scarf Sets, Hdkfs. F"-.l Mprl' Suits, Shirts, Hosiery, Collars, Scarfs, Tics, Scarf Pins. I Ul IVICII. Everything to make a well dressed man, BONHAM & CURRIER Toggery Dept. " L. E. ROSE, Mgr. HHn Lower Rates ELECTRIC SERVICE Under our new reduced rates you can use much more Flectric Service for the same money than you ever could before, NOW IS TWi TIMK of year when the many labor-saving Hlcctrical Appliances will come in very handy. Call aud let us show you how Hlcctrical Service will reduce many of the heavy burdens of housekeeping. IECINC SfCRE tlEClRJC BUILDING Milk and Cream Direct From the Cows JMuscaday Dairy l J. II. WINDLG, Prop. i Phone Col. 320 Prop Delivered Dally -4 Light 8 Power Co. FOR RENT Store Room 109 S. Jersoy Street PENINSULA NATIONAL BANK BLD6. Apply K. R. MORRIS Peuitmila National Hank Dr. Samuel A. Mulkey DENTIST The profession practiced iu its various branches SATISFACTION GVAKANTKKI) Ofliec hours: 8:30 to 12 M.; 1:30 to C atttl 7 to 8 p. in, l'lrtt Nntloiml Hank IlulMliu; Phone Columbia 262. JOSEPH AlcCHESNEY, Al.D. Office Room 5 Peninsula Bank Building Hours 9io a. tn.; 1.5 p. m. and evenings. Office phone Col. 25.1; Res. 149 HOLMES LODGE NO. 101 KMGIIIS or I'VllllAS Meet every If riilay ni;lit at Vis come. :jo o'clock iu 1HCKNKR tall. Yisitora always wel W. R. KVKNS. C. C. A, CARL, NiaSON.K.RS. John Poff J. H. Harvey D. C. Store Elys Cash "Sells For Less" 113 West Burlington Street Hnhh Rmc ' FOUR stores in one uuwg Drub. D. C. Ely, Oregon City, Oregon OlH Qfanrl Qrcensburg Grocery, Beaverton VIU OLdna J. O. Stoats, Clarks, Oregon Cobb Bros., St. Johns, Oregon P, & H. Transfer Go. Phone Columbia 30S 206 N. Jersey St. Johns. Ore. J. DORIC LODGE NO. 132 A. F. anil A. M. Meets the first anil thlrtl Wedttestlay of each mouth in Uickner's Halt. Visi tors welcome. N. Uillefscii V, M. A. W, Davis, Secretary. JACK MURPHY General Blncksmithing and Horseshoeing Tire Settiug, Repair Work of all kinds, Horseshoeing a specialty. Ivxpcrt on lame horses, Two blocks from ferry landing J. R. W.EIMER Transfer and Storage W daliver your goods to and from 11 prrU of Portland, Vancouver, Unit ton, Portland and Suburban Exprass Co., city dock and all points accsislbla W va0(V Man v4 tmkun aaaviay The Central TJIOS. 0I.0VI:R frop. Philadelphia Street, St. Johus. Soft Drinks as usual vomesi arm tooiesi urints in town. Saudwiches, etc. All lead iug Summer Driuks. TRY OUR MILK PUNCH BIG SALE - AT THE - St. Johns Millinery Final Cleanup of Trimmed Hats Choice in house at $2.60 A nice line at 1.50 Some shapes at 1,00 L. F. MARTIN, Prop. Phone Columbia 573 Bring in Your Job Printing Now 'Billie' Nichols f 2 2 2 RESTAURANT ..The Past Time Billiard Hall.. N I. W1UTH. Itoptictor The Place Where They All Go A Choice Line of Cigars, Tobac co and Hoft Drinks WH15RE THU CAR STOPS NoU th labal on your papr. LAURCL LODGE No. 186 I. O. O. r ST. JOHNS, OKCCON Mmu each Monday evening k Odd FV lows ball at 8w. A cordial welcome to all visiting brothers. . i.. v. Norene, Noble Orand It. I,. WhUltr, Vice Grand S. ). tlurroughi, Via, Sec. U, r. CUU.Tftas. Ill N. JERSEY STREET Open Evenings GIVE US A CALL 2 I buy or sell St. Johns Property A. W. DAVIS Real Estate Fire Insurance and Notary Public usi your property wan me it you desire to sell quickly 202 N. Jersey St. St. Johns Portsmouth Gospel Hall Meeting 3 p. M'. for Christians. Gospel meeting in evening 70. One door west of drug store. W. O. Phillips will speak. Caldwell & Patterson LEADING BARBERS The place where Rood service and courteous treatment prevail. Children's uatr cutting receive special attention. 109 BURLINGTON STREET x - - NoU th Uol on your paper. NoU Ut Ukal an your paper. SHINE IN EVERY DROP" BUck lik Stovo Poltih ditttrtnU It does pot drvouli ran h tual to thai I (ui crop; uguki ami 1 Jail EkaUtal I cm quauitjri ataoluUJ no I Uil wutc: no tl'jst or dirt. You I gel jour sikxKjr'i wurth, I Black Silk t Stove Polish U not onlr matt ecnooilul, bat II atrca a brilll. nt, lilijf lu.tr. that CJuiaotbaobt&jiMxlwiUi cr other julah. Uluk &lk &ora t-niith Am not rub on 11 l.t. lour time u Ion? u ordiurr poluh-u It mh jva tun. rurk and hmmt. Don I for.l-hen von mat ! pblbh, U-' nn ta ukforUUcksuC IfUiw't tho best ltov pulUh rod erer iumI raurdMkr nll rtfuoj jroor mooer. Clack S0k StOT Poliila Wotlu, Stcrlins. UlinoU. Ui Dl.ck Silk Air Drrlaa Iraa Lo.mt I on BTmtai. rrtf ulvrs, tovv'Piperi. arul auto. noblM tin nmj. ttvvcou ruiticc. Trit. , Um IW.ck Silk tl.r.1 Pol. I.k lorrUxmn, nidicl.uo r ur kritt. i orki quitklr, euiir and Inrai a rqualferiiMenaatamUdlw. I St. Johns Gamp No. 7546 Modern Woodmen of America. We heartily solicit the attend- ance of our members at our next regular meeting, Thursday, Dec. 13. G. W, Muhm, Consul. Funerals as low as $20, $40, and $50, if desired. See ad, of Miller & Tracey in this issue.