St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, April 21, 1905, Image 1

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THE REVIEW Job Print
Ini Department Is one
of the very Best-not
the largest in Oregon.
Thoroughly Modem.
.!,. dDena on
FRESH MEATS
tht eholcMl
treitm.nt
.nDPt "'.'.' th. old rllbU
'V.. ton orarr -
SUohns Meat Market
iwlr (Mil
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.mln hlo SI. Jolini win nnu
"2 iBi'l.L .noMclMed. nd Ihelf
pptud to inir iuicoo. j
& DONNELLY
SMITH
St. Johns Markot
ST. JOHNS. OREGON
ST. JOHNS HOTEL
JJIRS ItlClt. l'ruprlelrfM
ST. JOHNS REVIEW
Devoted to the Interests of the Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of tho Northwct
VOh' 1 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL ai, 1905. NOi 4
NATPC AMI, f nuuctiTc t.. ,1 ... 1 .
iiviti nil! WinmCilIji";. municipal contest some THE USUAL MISTAKE.
, of its member u-f.r.. n t r 1
Various Topics of Local and Central
Interest Briefly and Tersely
Commented Upon
Numerous Matters Which Arc Before the Public
for General Discussion
Jersey Street
St. Johus, Ore.
Oooi MeU
Ctmfotttblt Room
I will Sell Six Cows and a
Milk Route. Rood for $300
a month, nt n reasonable
Azure.
PASCAL HILL,
SI. Joints
N. A. GEE
House Mover and Repair, r
Homes moveil, robed niul repaired
0,1,1 join of all kinds.
Prompt service, rcRinalilc clinic.
Innlio ami Catlin 8ts., ST. JOHNS
The ladies of Orciron Citv. mini.
ating the good women of this city,
lave organized a civic improve-
incut club, and are starting ii to
uo tilings. " having for the r ninm
object the cleaning up of this erst
while old Oregon metropolis, so as
to have it in presentable shape for
me iewi9 anu uiark visitors.
There is a big task before them,
but if they apply the same energy
as our own Civic Improvement
League they will accomplish it.
The yards and lawns in this city,
many of them at least, show the
effects of the work of our women.
Right here, men of the Commercial
wens fn
acting with all the parties, which
aiiomu ue sunicient evidence to
every unbiased mind that the charge
of politics was a "barren Ideal ty,"
without even a tinge.
The St. Johns Commercial Asso
ciation has attained a reputation
among kindred organizations as
"Progress" has Sonic Wholesome
Views About Streets and Alleys.
In the history 4of the United
States there is a chapter known
the Reconstructive Period, and
has to deal with the condition
the country after the civil
as
it
of
war,
iJtmg one ot tlie liveliest and most , when our land lay denuded of its
eiiecuvc in the state, and is referred , beauty and prosperity, when right
to as a striking example of local , thinking men saw that if America
uniiy anu Harmony. This fact was to fulfill the grand course dc
matter of con-1 signed for it from all aces, thev
alone should be a
gratuiation to every man who claims
St. Johns as his home. There is
no question but that the delegate
who may attend the Htnh lllpflltlir
of the Oregon Development League
next week will be accorded a prom
inent position in that body. And
this is another reason why our
nome people should end their nl.1
and encouragement. If you, dear
reutier, air. citizen of St. To ins.
are in earnest in your protestations
ui iievoiiou 10 tne city's interests.
CITY RESTAURANT
On DutlliiKtoii St. one block from car.
Mcalu and Lunelle nt nil hours.
Clean, Tolmcco, Confectionery
G.IUIUULimRT, Prop.
St. Johns,
Association, and nil others, don't get in and prove that such profes
fail or neglect to give the ladies all sionsarc not empty utterances. You
possible encouragement. It is your can do more good bv irettini? in the
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uuiy 10 uo so, aim it you are ot tne "nicss uim neiptug tlie Commcr-
right kind of stuff, it will ufford cial Association.
you pleasure. Help the ladies in . ,
their good work by all means. 1 ,,(: immigration to Oregon this
1 j cur win ue greater titan ever ex
The announcement that on April lcricuccd in any other sluir e vcar
6, tho general fund of Multuo- pf It's existence. Among this influx
inuh county was freed from debt. P people will be represented all
ami the further announcement that classes tlie laborer, skilled me-
by April 30 the last outstanding clitmie, mercantile men mid invest-
indebtedness against the road fund ors. lhesc people will nil seek
out what may seem to strike them
as the most favorable localities.
The question Is, what are the jco-
j)Ie of St. Johns going to do nbout
natural attractions are
!!
it? The
omer colleague. 111 the ages to be out of tlie printer's hands in
come wneu tlie inhabitants shall about six weeks, when filty copies
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ow.in. mum ui inusv: uiui IUU1KI- WOUK1 DO SCIlt tor USO Ot City.
ed the fairest city of the Willani- In order to comply with resolu-
ctte, that city council that enforced tion passed at mass meeting Satur
the ordinance of having alleys to day night, Mayor King appointed
every street, and thereby changed Coutieilmen Peterson. Leeirctt mid
the appearance of the city from a Linguist as committee to estimate
small .country burg to that of a tiie amount necessary to bond the
metropolis with its advantages, city fbr.
shall be considered true uplifters of Mayor King appointed City At
the city s greatness, and fame as a , torney Greene to go to Salem to
salubrious city.
Pkuokkss.
THE CITY COUNCIL
Meets In Adjourned Session -Decide
Powers in License Matter.
An adjourned meeting of the citv
. t t 1 a 4 '
council was iiem. Aiomtny evening
Greene and Marshal Oman.
A iK'titiou was presented sinned
by 91 citizens, asking that the Port
land Woolen mills be ordered to
would be canceled, is indeed n mat
ter for congratulation, not only 011
the part of every citizen of the
county, but the very efficient offi
cials who liuve bv honest and ceo-
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rnn I iiwiiiiwii wuuiui uiuuuui iimuiu iiii.t i --i vi.i i-uni. tui huiiii.- uiiiiu
..ul. .1.. I......... ...... .I!.!.... .... I r tin. rtiiirlniillt...i !.. it... !.
I ..-viiuiwi iiiijii luiumiuii. inei-"i niiiv.-i jlii inu iiivi;.t-
Oregon one man who has fimired most con- tor are not surpassed, if eoiuilled.
spicuously in this matter is judge nl "y other point on the coast;
Webster. Three veurs ol'o. when the advantages for1 all kinds of
he assumed charge ol county affairs manufacturing industries are most " ... J rT. Ir
there was n debt of over one-half Inviting. If we would make these , ,,. "," ST.
million hanging over the county. ngs Known to these newcomers
in face pf the fact that overdo
ter iiiontu is required to run
a . r .a t t D uiui m.t
""1, " " . " TiV; r,3.rA3rr t was then seen that the
!:VAE" f'r too, cramped with
W.IMiri JWk IMO tlll ...Mil VI llit.l I I
bee
stinted
tuxes
must rectify many of tlie mistakes
that our forefathers had made.
Then began the change in the gov
ernment of our cities, tlie better
ment of our laws, tile changing of
our cities and the selection of the
best men that this Jountry lias to
occupy the positions of trust and
honor. In every cily and hamlet
in our vast country (there was felt
the influence Of thishiiovctnent, and
it was as necessary for the better
ment of our cities ns was the Ren
aissance for the uplifting of educa
tion III till MI1I1II0 Airni!
When the fnthersi of this grand SRoV.,e!r raVl,., 'l' f!,,i1tnr" f"
republic laid the foundations of the , tl lo Irccc,w. ,""tl ru
mUtv odlHr,.. nm.i.t ..n, ferret Uo the health committee.
.1' .7 ' 'f..:." J". mm presented and allowed: G.
iaa mm iikuiik Ullil WUUUI lr . . t
m nflflf if ru nil Ilia ititle mit I
liuienuge, ouryiiig cow, y, i.
I'mui aiw Vt lllil aillll T I Ft I.. . r . - -
rJrr...,.B,...n t....l.l t.. J' ' " JUgC 01 eiCCHOII, S2 lC-
the davs to come. ; 'Plu.tr l.i.ll.lin.r Pf" " i?&95t hikes,
nt rlJ,w mu M ,1n ,ll.. JS WCCHUM, 2J A. K. UIUI
...nil u i.... "'. J""K "i Kieeiiwu, 2.
.siw MiiithiiMWi iii I i .....I I. I. a a
nrrnr,ll..,r . .1... i, f vJUtwl (IIIU IIOCK VOIIIIIIIlieU 1111(1
m,i iii '.i i. 1,0 report to make.
. : 3 1 ,v r.z muorM. l. uowianu, io, rur
v ivkiiiiu 11.11vvi1 iiw kllll P f . a
engineer drew 11 rbval Siila.v to Ml J,"u,. I"raius ucki up
the eopIe that the building of the
city in this way was better than
any other and, ill consequence,
examine the copy of tiie charter in
the secretary of state's office and
see if it is tlie same as the conv
I they now have.
1 J. H. Landruiu npplied for per
mission to blast stumps, agreeing
to not use more than two pounds
! in any one blast. Gran.eil on fillmr
of $500 bond.
Mayor King appointed a health
The Circulation of TIIE
REVIEW In the Penin
sula exceeds that of all
other papers combined
Advertisers, note this..
W. T. SLATTHN
DENTIST
Office in Cochran Illock, next to Dr.
Iloiifcl'w office
Office hours, 9 n. 111. to 8 p. 111.
Telephone Scott 1148
Lawrence M. Hcnscl, M. D.
Office nt Central Hotel
Over I'oHtoffico , . .
Office hours, t I05 p, 111.
I'lioiic Scott tt 8.
ST. JOHNS. - - ORUOON
Dr. E. W. ROSSITEIt
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Onlro liourat 0 In 12 anil U30 lo S.
IlraMtnco t'liona Bcolt 1204.
(IftUo l'linno Union 4002.
I'resent: Aiayor King, Counciluieii I committee consisting of Councilnien
Rrice, Linquist, Peterson, lidwards, Shields, Linquist and Unce.
Thompson, Leggctt and Thompson; Coiiueiliiiau llrice moved, and
Treasurer Valentine. Attorney Councilman Shields seconded that
ounty. tl'ings known to these newcomers K
,0000 it Is high time that some steps be ?,,r,"K U,,, n,uI th",tlw
fX taken and plans matured by which tejBfflrfK
etlinn this end may 1k acco.nplishcd. 1 ,l .. !
when after the civil war. home
capital began to look for good local
ities to further the prosperity of
the country and, by tlie way, to
be itself increased .when the cities
and towns leguu to be the coinmer
than the conn
try; when manufactories began to
gun to
to the
over
l rmmril a a ii.t ..knm. a a..r
ti wiped out, unci uo department nK?. kc up tins question of fi " ' r. ". "" " ,: ' " " ,
in the least, neither have publicity, but 110 results are forth- r i. ZL .
leeu materially i..crensl. coinli.K as yet. St. Johns is near- "T-.... .
h- iug n jwriod in its existence when LV,: ' ' "T 4"T
The Iwis nnd Clark exoosition every impetus possible should be clt ... 00k 0,1 H w"y lierent
1 iiKrwi
A. E. WILSON,
' I h n .laniolaM
Jfftty Slrftl, St. Johns, Oregon
Bicycle Repairing
and Machine Shop
Repairing promptly done, Prices
reasonable. I sell the best iiican-
mscetrt Rlobe on the market: full
nstect.
Hut this mistake of our fathers
is, strange to say, again reiieated
in our very midst. If tlie city of
address Iwforii u inrv UiontluTiliiv. Pt Johns is going to become the
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management is putting forth stren- given to all movements having for
I nous efforts to guard against the their object publicity.
horde of pickpockets and bunco
men who ure sure to swarm here- J"K Henry McGinn, in his
nliniitu flnrimr .lw ftilr I'viwr!
fenced eastern detectives have been a r amages orougiit uy a
! t a a I I 111 fill llflltiwl Vnn fKraitlut itntn.
llll'UKVi UUUt WUf9lllt WtliVina 1II1U I . .V - o . " I Ayx.,.!.,,. al !.. "... I .f .1 t
their familiarity with the trilw of "ous Illnzlers, n 'bouncer'' forr" , fu5 1
Htrlit.niiPerel yLMitrv will make this whom ill tlie performance of his lK " '
I " ..... - - - I a - m I T 1 1 II 1 1) alio. iii.ika'nii.ilUi.til v B
ktrvlr. vrv otT.oUttit. Of conrs.. uuiy punched one of Fonl'H eyes ' ihiwu "
t lev w keen nn eve on the Port. om. uescnoeu 111c ueieimilllis lis
1 laud grafters as well.
Hill of M.
fire
for fin titer information.
Maishal Organ repotted the gen
eral health us good mid the older
netler, uo arrests being made for
some time.
Councilman Kd wants tliotmlit
there ought to be a license 011 Cedar
Park at a flat rate, and let them
jmllce it themselves. City got 110
money.
Marshal Organ sad that while
he received 11 monthly salary, the
town got all the money from the
park, and he did not believe it best
to let the park people do their own
M)llce work.
Mr. Prasp. who leased the nark.
naitl that it cost him 12. .so a day
to run the park, nnd thought it no
harm to fix 11 fiat rate. lie thought
one marshal siifhcieiit, 110 need of
two,
Councilman llrice objected to Hat
rate localise on 11 day rate they
would know when to have police
.1 .a . . .
mere, otherwise they would not.
t . a a
11 win ruin nc drawn tor ?2o to pay
excuses of city attorney to Salem.
Adjourned to meet Priday night,
when city attorney will have hud
time to return from Sahui.
MASS MEETINU.
Perfect Harmony nnd nil Willing to
Bond (he City.
The mass meeting held last Snt-
unlay night in M. L. Ilolbrook's
building wits characterized bv n
spirit of harmony, rarely ever wit-
ncssed, mid never excelled.
Mayor King presided, mid tiftor
culling the meeting In order City
Attorney Gieene stated the ubieet
of the meeting, read the law gov
erning the question of issuing bonds
mid explained all of the technical
jmints theieto npertuiniiig, uiui
the mayor asked the citizens pres
ent to express themselves freely, as
it was 11 question in which nil pres
ent were Interested.
Quite a number of the renrcsiMil.
alive citizens of St. Johns voiced
their hentiiuents, all declaring thein-
selves 111 tavor or the bond issue.
The only difference existing
among the speakers being 11 ques-
uiui ui 1 ne amouiii, 11 was sug
gested thatjheeiti' Jje bonded to
the amount 01 $io,ooo. It was
contended by quite a number of the
seukers that this was not sufficient,
be
Dr. MARY MacLACHLAN
Office hours, 9 to 1 j a, 111, 1 to 5 p, 111.
Resilience I'lione Scott 6jjfi,
Office Phone t'nliiu 1 .
OHUm tTpilsIm, npxt Klllntt's l'rujr filoro.
S. II. GRIiliN
Attorney at Law.
Unom V IlicrJcn IIIJ'x.
Corner JiJ. jml Wa.li. SI..
I'OKILVM)
OK1U10N.
T. T. PARKI2R
Attorney - at - Law
sr. JOHNS,
OIHKION
lu.lriicll.mi 011 PIANO nnd 0U0AN
A AW l. ROWLAND
50 Cents n I.cmoii
Corner Jersey nnd l.cnvllt Streets.
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,.:..i .1.... 1. i. .Mi.i.nii.1 uikiiii nineii iiiieiiiion
" "IIUn K,Vra til I II. fllH lll.ll II... P.Hnr l,.rl.
the most brilliant promts of be- crmV(, ' "n ;,
crown.
Mr. Prast) proposed tlmt ilu
ic improvement of our n ..i...i.i..'. . ... .
stress The streets in Ln few years m
.... . 1 mill 1 ... inaa i. . .. a .-v , 1 '
rogues and vagabonds," nnd oth- ' ""eiuuj "r e eon
crwise denounced these Inwhrenkors Kcsiea trailic that will he seen on
Tt 21 to 1w linruvl tlmt tht tnntior I in terms stronger t inn ever l.fnr.. m reeis. when mere is a street
iin.f.i.L..!.-. ' . V..:"" it is 10 Pc uoiieu tuai uie mailer icniw. .iwuuger umu ever 1
"r.""'" Ke'. I1 of publicity at tlie fair has not been beard before an Oregon court. Of
X lA.lk IVUIK. I .lllls.lllf l.l.lir 1. 7 a. n. ...... I . r0 ! .. -I.-... r !
Hnno. ...trt.... . 1 .. J . "i ,os' slKi ' 01. johus lias many whim: wwjihh wh ngm, mr 11
iiouse wiring and all kinds of illteres,rn featllres. ,vlllci, if nroo- ever n set of men H veil, and so bra-
Iv nlnrwl lufnrf Hip niniiv slrnnc. 1 7.eillv mid boldlv (lefietl lllW.aild de-
H n kirfr ers who will be here, would inure cency, and endeavored to debauch
T ' Z ' w wV-i, largely to the benefit of this city, everything and everybody they
iKOma Mreet, Near Jersey. Let's keep this question before us, come in contact with, it is these
ami not be behind many other less same xiiaziers, lincKsons, rruzs,
favored localities which are forinul- ei oi. u is omy in a gran-rumen
atlng nlans to fullv exploit their ad- city like Portland, where such
I ' . a .
vantages (luring the fair.
car on every street, we will see the
same state of affairs that is wit
nessed in Portland every day, 1111
less the city fathers remedy the
defect nt once. Ilesides, it will
prove a great economical saving to
remedy the defect now rather than
Couiicilmeu Leggctt thought this
11 good thing to do.
CouiiciIiiiiiii Shields wanted more
than .10 Kr month.
Recorder Hunks stilted that the
ordinance required licenses to be
payable by the quarter.
my Attorney (J revue rendered
an opinion 011 the matter of liquor
To the Public
"Elastic roof paint."
Fireaud waterproof, is tnanufact
ufW and used sf,W l. o 'r xr
same,
roof,
ffunt roofs for ne,xt sixty days for apparent every day,
tighty.five cents a square. the enterprises on t
Roof Palmer, jLjOf,.
abominations would be tolerated.
I
fevk,tf!i!ir. "sriT ithnr,.:CtrshoS,!!r
ii?" ?.?." ? VJ" "late a sale gives mier to ivsiie
It seems at last that we are to Portland presents the rare spec-
have a public dock, at least the taclc of mayoralty candidates who
license. "Tlie city evidently has
ower under the charter to license
saloons."
Councilman llrice thought it safe
States that did not have to expend
unnecessary capital in improving
its streets after Pcnii laid our the
streets, und Philadelphia today is
Moe having no interest in lY council has so promised. This come out boldly and declaim through u,e mole, a city with spacious t0 take tJlc city altorcyiS opinion.
Paint and limnroveiuent cannot be made too the columns of tlie daily nrcss inrs"cetfi .n" bcautiUU residences ie jleLro i1L, co.,(.ii 5n lmh. in
ah work guaranteed. Will soon' l lXQ necessity tor it is maae lavor ot an "ojxin town." It is a I i' '." " iuiiiuic r
anu it is ( lie saa commeiitarv 011 t ie mora s of a ,K .uwema nuunm
city. Kven Portland, where its leanriroiu the mistakes of the past
whole svstem is polluted with irraft. a" iry to make their ettorts count
ers ami crime protectors, should
blush for shame. The "yellow
GEO. W. CONE
LUMBER CO.
the water front
that wharf facilities should be pro
vided without any further unnec
essary delay.
-t
dog" variety of politics Is likely to
The state meetings of the Oregon result in the election of just such
Development League will be held scalawags, however.
April 26 and a 7. . St. Johns will - f-
have a strotig delegation there,
for more than the experiments of
the makers of prehistoric cities and
countries.
Another advantage thatrthe city
of St. Johns is overlooking is that
of alleys. Some may say that al
Flooring, Ceiling, Rustic,
All KiniU nt .,IIJI
It seems a strange course for leys would disfigure the appearance
which should avail itself of the op- really and truly "innocent men" to of the city, and in defence, might
portuuity afforded by this meeting pursue, but of the whole tribe in- cite the mode of building in vogue
to let this representative body know, dieted for stealing public lands, In Portland. It is certainly u most
jkU . . uuaiai that St. Johns is the growing itidus- senators, congressmen and all, jiot beautiful sight to see rubbish of all
u trial center that it is. While we one wauts to face a fair trial of his kinds out on the main thorough-
should not favor making this occa- case. If innocent, as some of them tares of a city: it is a rare treat to
sion an advertising scheme for auy have protested with tears as big as be compelled to wade in the mud
particular locality, yet, true to the horse chestnuts rolling down their because my next door neighbor has
orooer St. Johns' spirit.. we advise alabaster cheeks, the people will got a load of wood on the sidewalk:
that our light be not placed under I never belle ve them if they escape most ideal is it to hear the hum of
the bushel. If the "red book" through some legal technicality, the saw 111 trout ot my residence,
could be placed in the hands of instead of by acquittal before a jury to have the mire of horses and
every delegate, we are sure they of their peers. Stand up "inno- cattle belitteriiig my front yard;
would appreciate tt. This is a ceut men that you profess to be,
suggestion only. and demonstrate it by facts, not by
4 some trivial legal technicality.
""PI Ultiwr Od.r.n...
at root
BUBUVQTOH
J0HMS, 0SEO0M
STEBS1
Paper Hanger
and Decorator
Ordtr
be left at Couch's atore
A"H AtteDtiM INI to AN.
W. A. STORR
DANIEL BREGHT . .
NOUSES TO RENT
U WANT
a House call ox mi
8T. JOSMg, outoox
Now that the excitement of local
politics has been disposed of, and Do you know, that Heath and
we earnestly hope that this city Milligan Paint is sold in St. Johns?
will never again be the scene of a We handle this celebrated brand.
contest quite so warm, let every H. ana M. Railway White Lead
true citizen of St. Johns turn in
most salubrious is it to have the
smoke of the refuse of the winter
months and spring debris filling my
lungs and those of my children, the
most priceless heritage of man,
ofteu thereby causing the first germ
of the dreaded "white curse" to
plague the family circle; most
Wright and Hilts' Fire Bolted, Pure peaceful is it to have the servants
and lend a helping hand to place Lintced Oil, and a full line of Fil- familiar with the masters and nus-
tbe Commercial Association in tlie krs, Varnishes and Hard Oils. We tress' domainthese are the advan-
position it properly belongs. There do not advertise this as a cheap tages of having no alleys. Our
is no question but that a great work paint, but can convince you that large cities have all made the fatal
is ahead of this organization, and there is uo more economical paint mistake that Portland alone, of all
all feeling should be cast to the to use, and none that gives better cities in our vast and glorious union,
winds, and every man turn in and satisfaction in the using. has rectified, but it is the sincerest
assist. If not already a member, Comeand let us talk Heath and wish of all that the founders had
show your true St. Johns spirit and Milligan with you. There is no not been endowed with the wisdom
affiliate at once. We are of opin- better Paint made. Pottkr & that has confounded the practice of
ion that the fallacy of the charge G001.D, next door to postoffice. all the largest cities in the land,
that it is or ever had any political and it is the hope that St. Johns
axes & grind, is fully appreciated. 1 Subscribe for The Review.
I will not follow the example of her
would have to get it out,
Councilman Kd wards moved and
Councilman llrice seconded, that
the opinion of City Attorney Creene
le adopted as the guide of the
council in the mutter of license;
carried. This gives the council
power to license saloons. "
Councilman Shields moved und
Councilman Peterson seconded 11
motion that the license 011 Cedar
Park be $10 for each Sunday it is
run, and ?3 for week days; carried,
Nothing could be done further in
regard to Jersey street on account
of absence of the city engineer,
Councilman Leggctt moved that
the regular meeting nights be the
first and third Mondays in each
mouth.
City Attorney Creene called at
tention to the fact that the accept
ance of the fire apparatus by the
Id council was illegal, according
to the charter, as it requires that
the acquisition of public utilities
must te submitted to a vote of the
people.
Councilman llrice did not consid
er the fire apparatus was u public
utility.
Councilman Leggctt thought it
would lie iuqiossibie to sell bonds
if voted.
City Attorney Greene stated that
It was his opinion that if bonds
were issued it was very doubtful
if they could be sold. If the par
ties bidding on them were to go to
Salem and find out certain that the
charter was changed in the engros
sing room after being signed by the
proper authorities, they would de
cline to purchase.
A letter from the secretary of
state stated that the charter would
but rather the amount shouli
raised to $20,000,
One facetious speaker said tlmi
he had heard there were 29 uiipli
cations before the council for licen
ses to run saloons. lie suggested
that they nil lie grunted, mid that
each nppHeunt be tnxed $500. This
he thought would raise L-iinin.li
money to oil the wheels of govern
ment nnd keep the machinery in
.......it" .
livrieci worKiug om
It was finally decided that the
council should make an estimate of
the approximate cost of all the
needed improvements and that nu
election be held to vote on theiities
lion 01 bonding the city for the
amount needed.
If the concensus of opinion ex
pressed at the meeting last Satur
day night may be taken as a criter
ion, there will be 110 question of
the result of the election. livery-
body is uwuke to the necessity of
hastening some improvements,
which are absolutely necessary,
nnd are alive to the fact that the
only way to accomplish these re
sults is to bond the citv.
Some one projiosed that the cow
question be settled synchronously
with the bonding of tlie city. This
projHiMtion was met with a thun
derous dm of cheering, und it is
certain that bossy's freedom Is of
short duration. This is 11 move in
the right direction nnd will meet
the approval of almost every person
in St, Johns,
Attorney Greene stated that 11
decision on the question of grunting
11 license 10 sen liquor would be
submitted nt the regular council
meeting, Mouduy evening, April
17.
On motion theiueetingadjouriied
everybody well satisfied with the
result.
(K)ODRICII & GOODRICH
AHOHITKOTB
IIT. JOHNS AHP 1'ORTI.AtiO, OllKQOH
Chicago Rooming llouse
l. W. IIINMAN, Prop.
Konini from (lino n week up.
Cor. Chicago and Ivouho slice Is
PLUMBING ....
0. w. oviiRSTRiiirr
Columbia Oouleirard and Central Ave,
HILLIAHl) PARLOR
Oltfara, Tobacco and
Oonfoctloucry ....
St. Johns, Orogou
Till: I
CENTRAL HOTEL I
Airs. L. Tyuer, Proprietor I
l!lrt Clan Rooms
Culilno I'.vccllcut
I
ST. JOHNS, OIUI0ON
The Hazelwood
Is nu up.to-ilato quick Lunch,
('igur, Ooiil'iietioiiury niul Xows
Ktaiid. Tho Culubriitud IIuzoU
wood Cumin niul ltutlor kept
ill block.
Kecital Saturday niht, April tj.
Corner JorBoy St. and Broadway
Bt, Johns, Orogou
ANDERSON
& ALLAN
THE BAKERS
Resolutions of Thanks.
Resolutions of thanks of the Lad
ies Aid society of the United Kvan-
gelical church.
Whereas, the Cochran Uros. so
kindly tendered us the use of the
two corner rooms of their block for
our sale which was so desirable and
made every arrangement for our
convenience,
And, whereas, holding our sale
in said rooms delayed Shepard &
1 11 1 is i ro 111 moving into their new n it .
office room as soon as desired, they r OriiaiKl JODDIIIK LO.
I
The best BRKA1), C A KISS
niul PUSS in tho world
Give us a trial
Phono Scott 3101
St. Johns
A. SCOTT, Pres. l'liom- M.ACK 71
I. CKOSllY, Sec'y.
them
tit ...
wiiungiy uniting, causing
some inconvenience,
Therefore, Resolved we do ten
der the above parties our most heart
felt thanks for all favors shown us,
which we assure them were appre
ciated, lly order of the society.
Mks. W. P. Johnson, Sec.
Recital Saturday nljlit, April 22.
I'luinbliui, Oasflttlnx
SteamflttliiK, Roofi
Gutter lite.
At Reasonable Rate. Stuc, 1'aruaco
ami Tinware Repaired. Quick
Service, All Work Ouaruu
teed. No 7 N Fifth St.CorAnkeuy
PORTLAND, 0RUQ0N