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ST. JOHNS REVIEW r IT'S NOW UP.TO YOU f GET IN THE HABIT Of ndctllsln(t In The RcWcw ami you'll nccr regret It. lic it lit dt once and keep right at It ToiubKrlbe for The Ketlcw. AU.the newt while It b ncwi li our motto. Call In and enroll 5 i Devoted to the Interest of the Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of tho Northwest VOL. 3 ST. JOHNS, ORKQON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1907. NO. 39 HOLLOW CEMENT BLOCKS THE MARINE IRON WORKS BUSY A Product With An Increasing Demand Turned Out by a St. Johns Manufacturing Plant Recently we intulc n visit to the Hollow Block Cement Works of Farrish & Thompson. It is nn interesting process nntl one that is cal culated to cut somewhat larger figure in the building business of St. Johns than it has heretofore. This company has an admirable site of fine level land upon which to manufacture their Weeks. It is located near the sand pit of the St. Johns Brick Co., and from tins company they secure the fine sharp sand so necessary to the construction of their blocks of building stone. This sand is elevated from the pit, carefully screened and delivered nt the works. There it is thoroughly mixed by a cylindrical, or cone mixer, with just the proper proportion of sand and water, the amount of water used being just enough to wet the mixture to a degree c(ttnl to that of soil when in the best possible condition for cultivation. This sand, cement and water, when mixed to the consistency desired by the employes, is filled ?nto moulds where workmen ram the mixture down firmly so as to force it into every corner ami thus make the angles sharp and the surfaces erfectly true. This gives it a solidity which enables the workmen to handle the blocks with facility. The blocks are carried away from the machine and permitted to cure for some three weeks before being put into the building. This curing process is u matter of curiosity to the uninitiated. One would naturally think that the less water put upon the blocks after they come from the press the better, but such is not the case. The attendant who has the care of curing the blocks uses a spray nozzle several times each day and wets the surfaces of the blocks thoroughly, and he in formed us that if they could be put into the water entirely they harden the quicker. Local Industrial Plant That is Splendidly Equipped and One of St. Johns' Leading and Prosperous Institutions I lie noisiest bunch we have met up with tu all our travels about the city was found nt the Marine Iron Works Wednesday morning, where we went in to get out of the wet for 11 few minutes. This institu tion is situated at the foot of Charleston street on the water front, and is the company between which and the city of St. Johns there has been as much diplomacy used as obtained in the settlement of the Russo-Jap anese squabble, in an effort to get the lower end of Charleston street closed. The Marine Iron Works have a splendidly equipped plant and can make almost anything out of iron and steel from a dinner bucket to n full grown steel ocean liner. At the lime we visited the works the force were at work on an immense truss for n steel dredge for the Pacific Bridge company, 86 feet 8 inches in ength and nbout 18 or 20 feet in height. In the work on this truss there is in operation nn air compressor for which power is furnished by n 50 horse-power motor, the air being us.'d to operate the riveting machines of which there are 24 in the shop. There are also three air drills, onc'of which was at work reaming out some punch holes in the truss. They have n gang power punch on the west side of the plant, which will punch 51 holes nt one ocr ation, one-fourth of an inch in diameter, used in making smoke stacks, etc.; next to this stood a radial drill covering u radius of some 20 or more feet which would drill almost any sized hole through iron from one fourth to three inches or more in thickness. Directly ncross the Moor ijoin the radial drill stands powerful horizontal punch capable of perforating two inches of steel with the ease of n seamstress stitching cambric. A iwrpcndicular punch south of this on the east side of the room has a capacity of making perforations four inches in diameter through 2-inch steel, and has an intake of 42 inches. This last punch is oerated by a 10 horse-power motor. Across the room from this machine is a double rotary shear which will cut ribbons off of half-inch iron or steel as n lady would cut strip of pip.T.s for her hair curlers with the splssors of her work box. On the east side of the floor are situated three sals of rolls, two different sizes of plate rolls ant! one would for Kle bars. In front of the rolls nearer the door stands a saw for cutting off the ongle bars nntl the way it goes through the half-inch 4x4 nugles reminds one of n healthy boy operating on the sharp end of a piece THE CITY DADS IN SESSION Council Meets Tuesday Evening and Transacts Its Usual Budget of Municipal Business This firm is shipping carloads of these fine blocks nlmost every day ol apple pie. 1 here is n powerful riveting machine operated by air and oil which will set Inch rivets and wherever they have been used they have given the very best of as easily as a harness maker rivets a halter strap. satisfaction. The reason that some cement blocks have not given good The entire plant is ot,cratcd by electricity nntl the machinery works smoothly nntl without the slight- satisfaction is because tncy have been manufactured with too laige est jarring, doing the heavy work with the greatest facility. It is most interesting to any lover of median openings making the walls of the blocks too thin, and thus reducing tail devices to watch the different processes, mid to us the pneumatic riveters were the greatest attraction, the resistance to the Immense pressure from above; another fotilt with operating these machines, which use compressed air furnished by the electric air compressor, one man the manufacture of certain cement blocks, we have been told, is that shoves n redhot rivet about seven-eighths of an inch in diameter through the perforations of two or three the ends of the blocks have such small iortious of their surface in con sheets of the metal from which the truss is being constructed, and the man on the other side puts a business tact with the mortar by reason of extra hollows at the end that there like machine, looking at first glance much like an overgrown nail puller used by our merchants to pull the was not enough hold to make the walls firm. While this cutting out ":i"s out of their boxes to remove the covers, over the small end of the rivet, touches a button and the ma one half, or nearly so, of the material for the blocks makes them lighter chine does the rest. to work with, it so weakens the blocks that that they become uudesir- This riveting machine talks the same language used by the common red-headed wood pecker when able for use. This the, St. Johns firm have avoided, and have made boring for oil, or its it may lc, it fat worm in a dead clm-trtr,-and the" sound carried us back well into the last century when we used to sit ami watch these birds, and wonder where they kept their grinding stones to shareu their drills with. It is also a strange coincidence that the language is not the only resemblance, there is to the work of the red headed birds, the slroki of the pneumatic hammer is 8C0 per minute mid identically the same as the feathered driller. If our students of ornithology are inclined to doubt this nsser j tlou ne can verily it by taking His stop watch ami counting the reverberating strokes ol a healthy wood blocks with walls so thick ami firm that they will withstand the press ure of thousands of tons. In conversation witli Mr. Thompton in I'ortlau.l last Ttus.lay he incidentally remarked that the business was growing too large for their present capacity, and that they were soon to install a machine with a The common council met in regular session Tuesday evening with Mayor Couch in the chair. There were present besides: Aldermen King, Walker, I.eggetl, Liuquist, Jobcs mid Dobie; Recortler Iissou and City Attorney Greene. The resignation of W. W. Rascr as councilman for the second ward taking effect August 1, was read and the office having been declared vacant by Mayor Couch, on motion of Councilman Leuiictt. W. C. Francis was placed in nomination to fill the unexpired term. Thorn being no further nominations, upon n ballot being taken, Mr. Francis was elected unanimously, duly sworn in ami took his seat among the elder statesmen." Judge Ca-reron was then permitted to address the council in behalf of Mr. Davidson, requesting two or three days further time in which to prepare his revised gas franchise, because of the absence of Mr. Kinuions the framer of the franchise. Request was granted. Mr. R. Citron then appeared in behalf of O. C. Potts, retiuestiuir the transfer of the license of Mr. Brink for the operation of the saloon opposite the postoffice on Jersey street, furnishing approved bonds. The irausier was grnnteti to lake elfect when certain corrections wete made in the wording of the bond on motion of Alderman Jobes. Petition of Peterson it Noce for permission to erect a frame build iug covered with corrugated iron on the rear of lot 15, block 3, Court addition to be used as a wood house, with walls 9 feet high, house to be 10x20 feet, mid on motion of King was grunted. Petition of O. 0. Baldwin, et til, for the Improvement of Ilnitmau street between Oswego ami Lively streets was referred to the stieot committee. St. Johns hand made ictitlon to have permission to practice in city hall Momlay ami Friday nights. After considerable discussion the million was denied on motion of Councilman Dobie; King, Francis, Jo!es ami Walker voting, No; Legged, Linquist and Dobie, Yes. Petition of Wagner t Co. to remove frame building in one part of fire limit to another was held over one week to enable the councihnen to investigate the case. Bills of Mntshall Bros, ami Tollman to do the couciete work on the basement of the city hall were read, mid after discussion, duiing which Citizen Nessley ottered to furnish bid by another week with good mid sufficient bond for the fulfillment of contract,, btds were, on motion of Dobie referred to the building committee with power. Voluntary bit! of Tull & Gihbs to furnish nntl placy.oujhe wludowg of the city hall suitable shinies, was laid over until next" meeting lor consideration. (Continued on page 2) now in capacity to turn out n block a minute in addition to the machine use. This is one of St. Johns newest industries, and as soon as it be comes known will require many of such machines to supply the demand superintended by Manager I liomas Shea. 1 lie employes are a hearty, pleasant looking, robust crowd for their product. These block. may be made in many different shapes nppear to have no troubles of their own, nor to be looking forauy that belong to less fortunate mortals. they I lacker some day when he is working by the job on a hard oltl tree. ..I . ..!.... 1. - I t .111.. . . .... 1 nir iniiu in inwiiy iiuivu in u MiuMuiiiiuiiy mini corrugaicu iron structure 125x125 leet, ami tliey build all Kinds of Iron structures, gas engines, steam and air pumps, etc. The whole institution is ably and We ALL. HOUHiOOK C. H. KAILI2Y so as to assist the masons in making the different openings in the walls, "IKMit a very interesting half hour looking over the works, ami feel very grateful to the foreman, who so ornamental masonry, etc., and like the cement pressed brick, the older kindly explained what we did not know about the oeratiou of the big machine. Really, it was the first they grow, the harder they become, and a wall built of these blocks would be practically indestructible under any climatic conditions. time we ever ventured inside such a factory, anil small sized primer. what we know about the business would make a very 10000000000001 STUNT IN PLANING MILL Are you going Hop Picking? Are you going Camping ? Are you GOING VISITING? Printer Alan Tokea a Turn on His Own Hook. GATLING GUN NEEDED Auto Scorching Getting; to be Something Terrific 1 aiK aooui uusiucss ucing mill tiio man witli a grievance came in St. Johns. We have had occa- into the office the other day ami sion to have work done nt a half said: "What's the matter with the dozen different places since coming city officials? They ought to to this city, and in nearly every cinch n lot of these autouiauiacs instance we have had to wait from 1 who come over from Portland on one to three days before we could ; their smoke buggies and scorch IF SO, SEE THE- Portland Suburban Express Company About Your Trunks and Baggage. Prompt and efficient service, Rates right. In formation for travelers at office of agent. Get our rates before shipping. Call us up. Phone Main 358, Portland office. C. W. STEARNS ie Woodlawu 818. Agent at St. Johns. IOOOOOOOOOCM get the work because of the differ ent enterprises being crowded with work. But the limit was reached when we wanted some tent poles made for our summer residence last Monday, We went to Doug las & Sons planing mill and asked the boys if they could build us a few tent poles. They asked if we were in a hurry and we said, "Yep, we would like to have them 'made while we wait. Well," replied the wood worker, "we nre all balled un here with work, and -tl.l.. ... .t.. . .!.. lamiuv jjumiuijt vi wivui win tuuuy, .but there are some 2'bys and here I are tools, if you wish to use them J you may make them yourself." ; Suppose he thought that would J knock us out, but he didn't know he was up against a fool printer ' who never takes a bluff or meets a difficulty he can' t climb over. We 1 peeled our coat and in about 90 minutes had a full set of tent poles, paid for the lumber, shouldered the job, and carried it to a delivery l wagon to be taken home. We wish j to thank Messrs. Douglas & Sous for the use of their shop and tools. along Willamette boulevard. There is a honk, a hum, and a retl streak goes by followed by a cloud of dust like the fag end of a cyclone and you have to turn around ami bat SKATING RINK CONTEST Interesting Doings at the Rink Saturday Evening. The skating contest nt the rink is rcortcd to have been a brilliant success. There were about 200 in attendance and 91 on the floor nt one time. The prize in each class was a ticket to the skating rink and a ticket to the Oaks, which weie won by the following: Most graceful lady skater, Miss Sena Madison; most graceful gen tleman, Mr. Goodmoudsou; most graceful couple. Harry Clamp of your' eyes a couple of times to tell ' Arleta, ami Miss Gusta Madison; whether it is a devil wagon or a fastest skater, Marl Crouchley; shell from a Japanese warship most popular young lady, Miss scooting down the boulevard. Inez. Holleusteiu; the homeliest Somebody's baby toddling out into young man in St. Johns, Lester the btreet Is going to Iks made into Brink; booby prize, a pretty doll ZELLER-BYRNES CO. Undertakers Embalmers LADY ASSISTANT Phones: Main office, East 1088 Branch office, Woodlawn 232 203 JERSEY ST. Odd Fellows Picnic. The Kebekahs of Laurelwood Lodge No. 160 will join with Odd Fellows of Laurel Lodge No. 18G, and give a basket picnic at Cedar Park, Thursday afternoon, August 22. There will be the usual foot races, games, etc., followed by lunch, and an entertainment in the evening. A good social time is expected. Free for everyone to come and bring a basket. Secretary Laurelwood R. L., St. Johns.' a wieuieworst some of these days by one of these chtigwagons," and the man with the grievance went out with an expression 011 his face that would curdle milk. It is said they go so fast one cannot distin guish their auto number. It would be cheaper to arrest and fine one or two of these fellows than to pay or somebody's baby, and a pleasanter job. Couldn't our chief of police send a man down there armed with a gatliug gnu, and if he could not get them to answer his signal to stop, puncture a tire or two and bring them in? ntby, John Morrison. The judges were: Capt. B. L. Snow, J. 1 Gilmore, Capt. Chas. Bredeson, and the decisions seem to have been very agreeable to all concerned. ODE TO ST. JOHNS. Bv J. H 1'i.ivreiiiiK On Willamette's placid stream, Where its matchless beauties beam, There it stands in stolid form Laughiug at the raiu and storm. Foreign ships their cargoes bring !,. I.,.. I. ....!., ...I. ...I l! Campaign for New Church. I MUl8 and factories arist. h The Christian church has started j Sleepless, pointing toward the skies. " uw"vc " UH. Before thy tread, baby town, nf n it rt MtAL.rn Mill rli lti il 1 1 ttr . f ' on their lot in St. Johns. A com mittee of five prominent members of the church was appointed last Sunday evening, who will at once provide ways and means for this work and report at the close of the meeting next Sunday. We are glad to see this step taken as it means much both to this church organization and the city. Improve Philadelphia street. Laggards quietly lie down) Little giant of the North Young in years, but vast thy worth, Big with promise full of life Strong, our faith in thee is rife. Mecca of the lab' ring world, Flag of enterprise unfurled, Gladly to thine arms we flee Little city near the sea. Why-street? not improve Philadelphia 8 ! s ' 4i 4 4i 1 , ' ' i St. Johns Land Co, The Largest and Oldest Real Estate Finn in St. Johns. East St. Johns The center of the great development now taking place 011 the Peninsula. We have only a few business lots left 011 Columbia Boulevard, which for a short time only will be sold at present prices. Some fine residence lots still on sale. Choice manufacturing sites adjoining the O. N. railroad for sale on reasonable terms. Holbrookes Addition We have some choice lots in the vicinity of the new $20,000 school building now in course of construc tion. Call at our office for prices ami terms for either of these desirable tracts. St. Johns I'qhc union .Hoi Oregon LEROY H. SMITH & CO. REAL ESTATE, FIRE, LIPE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE Phone M 2025 Offices: Cochran Block, St. Johns 408 Abiugtou Bldg., Portland PETERSEN & NOCE, tailors 1 Have moved to 40S N Jersey St. Ladies' and Gents' Suits Cleaned Pressed and Retired. Steam Cleaning ami Dyeing. Will call for and deliver. IVIUJI 11.1 it I KJ .11.1 1 , , , - , , , , t I A C M Manufacturing Confectioner WW. WWWIW. H Fresh Candies made dailyNo stale goods. Cigars, Tobacco, Ice Cream, etc. Jersey Street Stop on car line.