ST. HELENS MIST, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1915.
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K COUNIlf OFFICIAL FAPUlt
f"EXIT MAJOR BOWLBY.
i
ic expected lias happened. Major Bowl
it ate Highway Knginecr has been re
ed to resign by the State Highway Coiu
bn, which is just a polite way of saying
he was "fired." At a meeting of a com
ic of the Senate held last Monday nighr
kin, where the records and figures of the
T were shown up and which proved so
'iisively that his work had been anything
jatisfactory to the people in any county
je state, and further that his work as
jway Knginecr of Washington had been
5cd by the same extravagance and in
ictciicy, it was a foregone conclusion that
buld lose his job. The showing made by
lajor at that meeting where charges and
ir charges were made by citizens from
;il counties of the state all tending to
his unfitness for the position, was really
il. lie was afraid to answer any question
o him other than by evasion because
time he did make an answer it only put
eeper in the mire of confusion. So anpar-
i everybody who heard the questions and
fcrs was the truth of the charges against
lowlby that there could possibly be no
result than his removal. When the
Highway Knginecr admitted to the
e Committee that he had never been
3tlie road in Columbia County during the
1 that he had directed the expenditure of
j half a million dollars, he admitted that
is not the man for the place. When the
jps submitted by him and of record in this
y were compared with the figures con-
fcl in his annual report, the difference was
vat that it was conclusive proof that he
ot acted for the best interests of the tax-
rs
Jvernor Withycombc was right when he
that Major Howlby as State Highway
icer was the main obstacle in the way of
legislation by the present Legislature,
fact has been apparent for several
lis. The State Grange has been on the
ml every day of the session fighting any
that would mean a repetition of the cx-
gant expenditures of public road funds
fc counties of Oreeon under the adminis-
ln of the State Highway Engineer. Co-
p.i was only one of several counties where
money was spent and where the taxpay
ailed to wt value received for their
It v. It may be that Major Bowlby had
cry best of intentions, although his act
would not warrant this statement, but
Ming that lie did, he demonstrated that
hethod of absent treatment, so to speak,
iot satisfactory to the people at large,
e removing of Major Bowlby as State
way Engineer is the greatest step
ids securing good road legislation that
I have been taken. The only thing lack-
h have made such legislation assured was
lelny in that removal, and it may be too
now to get that much needed legislation.
(i this obstacle out of the way Columbia
hty can now go to work on real road con-
fction where the taxpayers can get value
ved for the money expended, even
gh the most of the money is gone. Exit
r Howlby. Exit Captain Griswold. Exit
int ire crew. Quick curtain. Great ap
se by the taxpayers.
THE TAXPAYERS LEAGUE.
this paper will be found the constitution
y laws of the Columbia County Taxpay
eaguc. The objects and aims of the or-
jzation are fully set forth in these laws,
there should be no objcciton on the part
Jiy taxpayer to becoming a member. The
'f the members and organizers is to make
'is league a county organization with
i h district organizations. It is the desire
:'iin to have the membership include tax
is from every section of the county
h such a membership there can be no
t nut that much good will be accomplish-
" the taxpayers of the county. No great
nicfit could result to the people than a
c gathering from all over the county
pt three or four times a year to talk over
prs and discuss the affairs of the county.
f"ll be of more use and could accomplish
p than any advisory board consisting of
' c man from a community.
'strict organizations could have their
'!"gs regularly and come to. the county
tings with a definite idea of making rcc-
picndations and taking such action as
would be of interest to all the people. There
would be a chance to get together and have
a more complete and better understanding of
public affairs. A live county organization in
which every community was represented
would do more towards promoting harmony
and good feeling, as well as a unanimity of
purpose than could any other agency.
The Columbia County Taxpayers League
should by all means be continued. Each and
every community and locality should take an
interest in it. It would be a power for good
and a most desirable organization for work
ing in conjunction with the officers who have
the administering of county government in
their hands. It is to be hoped that the dif
ferent communities will take an interest in the
organization and make of it what it is intend
ed it should be, an organization of the entire
county for the betterment of conditions gen
erally. THE PROHIBITION LAW.
The prohibition law has been signed by the
Governor, and from expressions of the people
who seem to be most interested in the ques
tion it is a most satisfactory law. The "drys"
seem to be well pleased and the other side has
expressed no objection so far as can be
learned here. Without a study of the new law
and from a smattering knowledge of the pro
visions of it, especially in relation to the al
lowance of 2 quarts of whisky and 24 quarts
of beer to each person every 30 days, provided
the same shall be purchased in some other
state than Oregon, it would seem that those
persons who have been leading the fight for
prohibition in Oregon, are easily satisfied.
With that amount of wet goods to each per
son it is rather hard to figure out where the
prohibition lav will accomplish its prime ob
ject of extinguishing the appetite for strong
drink and putting a stop to drunkenness. If,
as contended by some people, it would be con
trary to law or unconstitutional for the Leg
islature to say that people should not have
liquor in their own homes, it certainly would
be equally unconstitutional for the Legisla
ture to say that a limit should be placed on
the amount each person could drink. To a
disinterested person and one to whom liquor '
has never become a curse, it would seem that
the argument of Senator Dimick of Clack
amas County, had much merit when he made
the statement that the new law would only
transfer the bar room from the saloon to the
home.
. It may be that the new law will accomplish
all that its friends claim for it, but a little
study of the general characteristics of that
law would lead one to conclude that it will
surely fail in its purpose. The provisions re
lating to illicit sale and manufacture of liquors
in Oregon arc stringent and will no doubt,
with proper enforcement, actually end such
practices, but when it comes to putting an end
to the use of intoxicating liquors it certainly
looks like the prohibition law will be a failure.
' PAVING BLOCKS.
In last Sunday's Journal appeared a letter
from St. Helens regarding the Block Making
industry. This letter was of especial import
ance to St. Helens, and we print it in this
issue of the Mist. The arguments and facts
set forth in that letter furnish food for
thought for the officials of Portland and
Oregon, and give much information about an
industry that should receive more encourage
ment. For some streets and roads there is no
other pavenient just as good as the paving
blocks. They arc in a class by themselves
which has been demonstrated already. The
life of the paving block is unlimited and the
initial cost is very little more than some of the
paving materials which have to be renewed
every few years. For streets and roads over
which heavy traffic runs there is nothing like
the paving block. There are in the City of
Portland several such streets and roads and
taking into consideration the quality of the
paving, it should not require much argument
to induce the officials of that .city to use this
Oregon product instead of patent pavements
of inferior quality.
The paving block business in St. Helens a
few years ago was in a flourishing condition.
Many men, skilled in the trade, were earning
their livelihood at this trade. But something
happened about two or three years ago which
put a stop to activities along this line. The
demand for paving blocks ceased with the
result that many hien were thrown out of
employment and streets and roads were fin
ished with a pavement that will not stand
the wear. To St. Helens it means consider
able to have the block industry continue. The
product of the quarries have real merit -so
the citizens and commercial organizations
should do a little systematic advertising and
take steps looking towards re-establishing a
market for these products. It is a live ques
tion and should receive serious consideration.
A little united effort will do much. Unless
there is effort put forth the industry will not
flourish. . ' . . .
AT THE M. K. CHURCH.
Sunday school 10:30 a. m.
Public worship 11 a. m.
The third anniversary ot the
Cradle Iloll organization will be cel
ebrated at this time.
Epworth League 6:30 p. m. Dr. L.
O. Rosa is loader. Topic, "Samuel
the Benediction of a Spiritual
Houee"
Evening sermon 7:30 p. m.
Theme, "The Temptation of Jesus."
Good muslo und a very cordial
welcome to all an, features at this
church.
F. N. SANDIFUIt, Pastor.
von SALK.
Housohold furn'ture for sale,
cheap. Also one 3 Mllburn wag
on. Must be sold at once. J. A.
IJ1I1, St. Helens. 2t
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Columbia County Abstract
Company
Abstracts, Real Estate, Insurance,
Loans, Conveyancing.
ST. HELENS,
OREGON
A FRESH SHAVE
Adds tone to any
man. That's why
we are so busy and
there are so manv
tony people in this
K town.
g IS Cents a Tone.
t LYNCH & HAI-HTEAD.
jj Si. Helens, Oregon
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FARMING IMPLEMENTS
will be necessary for the farm
ers with the opening of spring.
We carry a complete line and
invite your inspection. Also
full line of hardware.
MUCKLE HARDWARE CO.
ST. HELENS, ORE.
THE HOUSEHOLD
ACCOUNT
Wo all of us hear a great deal
about the increase in the cost of liv
ing. There's a great deal to it. It
does cost more to live today than
It formerly did. But a good deal of
what is known as the increased cost
of living is due to the increased
carelessness in spending. Govern
ment statistics show that of the
money we spend for what we call
living expenses only 14 por cent. Ib
oxpended for necessities. There's
x big leak in the housohold purse
But turn that purso into a House
hold Bank Account at the Columbia
County Bank, nd you will stop
that leak. It will go a long ways
toward solving the problem of liv
ing properly within your Income.
Columbia County Bank
OLDEST IN THE COUNTY
ST. HELENS, ORE.
We pay 4 per cent, interest In our
Savings Department.
AN UP-TO-DATE
Jewelry
Store
COMPLETE STOCK OF
Watches
AND
Clocks
EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING.
VON A. GRAY
Jeweler.
ST. HELENS
Auto Troubles
respond quickly and inexpensively to our treatment
If your car rattles, or does not run smoothly, or jars,
or makes too much noise, IT IS TIME TO BRING
IT TO US if you want it to last A dollar or two
spent on that car today may save you ten tomorrow,
and that is an INDISPUTABLE FACT.
Cajolina 16 Cents. Marine Engine Repairing.
CITY GARAGE
St. Helens,
X?0010v
3 SYMPHONY LAWN WRITING PAPER S
o
It Ute a Mark ef Refinement.
Plain White and tinted, Surf Green, Old Lavender.
Champagne, Boudoir Blue, Shell Pink. Variety of
shapes arid sizes. In Gold Edged Correspondence.
Cards, with envelopes to match, in white and tints,
at 40c. and 50c. the box.
Remember we handle Krause's High Grade Candies,
in boxes and by the pound.
PLAZA PHARMACY
BANK BUILDING PHONE 100 ST. HELENS. ORFCON
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LUNCH
MASON'S
RUTHERFORD
BUILDING.
CHOICE
Confectionery and Cigars
. QUICK SERVICE
LUNCH
ANY HOUR.
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
BOX GOODS.
All Work Guaranteed.
Estimates Furnished.
R. CONSTANTIN
PLUMBING, HEATING,
SHEET METAL WORK.
St. Helens -
Oregon
I NEW PERKINS HOTEL I
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Handy to Large Stores, Theaters and Banks J
Comfortable and Convenient
A RESTAURANT
Of High Class, with Moderate Prices,
in Connection.
t Room Rates: With bath $1.50 up. With bath 3
privilege $l.UU up.
C. H. SHAFER, Manager.
Job Printing at list Office