ST. JOHNS REVIEW IT'S NOW UP TO YOU J GET IN THE HABIT J To cbcrHx lor The Rlcw. AH.th newt whBa It b newt U oar motto. Can In and enroll i i i Of iilvertUIng In The Review end ou Minever regret II. II He- tf (In at once and keep rltht Devoted to the Interests of the Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest t VOL,. 4 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY t7. 190 NO. 10 MORE ABOUT THE PARK Port of Portland Offer to Donate a Location for a Public DocR at Foot of Tyler Street It scans that there are some who think the price too high for the location owned by Powers and oth ers to be used for a city park. We cannot pose as authority on prices for land in St. Johns, or anywhere in fact. Wc arc not real estate dealers. This we do know, that if the property is not bought in the near future it will cost a great deal more than the present price. It is better to pay an exorbitant price for a location now, than to wait a year or two and pay double, or fail to get it altogether. Since our last issue we have been reliably informed that the Port of Portland will donate to the city a Irvntinn for n dock nt the foot of Tvler .street If this location is sc-l cured for n park. This would avoid the necessity of buying the 1 38 feet of water front on the north sine 01 tue street nnu wins oavc $3800 to the city or what would be better, this water front could be bought and sold Inter at greatly advnuccd figures, for it is u very desirable piece of property. The same rule will apply to the water front at the foot of Philadel phia street. The cry is that the nricc is too high, because a short time ago. the same property have been bought for two or could three thousand dollars less than now. We think it is not right that this raise should have been matlc just now. and that it would look better for these property holders to n lower price for the lots in tion than they asked before. make would show a better public spirit and would cause thefn to more than double in gains by the advance ment of their other properties than they would lose by giving the city the udvantage of a low price for this property. The fact remains the same in both these instances, so far as we OOOOOOOOOOOOOOI o o THE TROLLEY WAY Is the only way to secure immediate delivery of your goods at the most reasonable of transportation rates. Therefore ring up the PORTLAND & SUBURBAN EXPRESS GO, Operating electric freight cars between St. Johns aud Portland. We call for and check your trunks direct to destination. Turn your trunk checks aud shipping receipts over to us aud your goods will receive prompt attention We have teams connecting with cars nt St. Johns nnd Portland. Get our rates before shipping. Special rates on car load lots. Experienced aud courteous employes. Phone Main 358, Portland office. Phone Main A 3358. First and Flanders Streets. C. W. STEARNS Phone Woodlawn 818. Agent at St. Johns. Office 105 E. Burlington street. ooo lUUbllihcd 1M1 In A. U N MAKKR OP LA CADIZA, 10 and EL ROYAL, 5 Full line of Smokers' Supplies Central Cigar Store, Next to Bank. ST. JOHNS Manufacturers of Clay Brick and Pressed Brick. Plastering Sand on bands at all times. Orders solicited, H. HENDERSON 205JySt i Real Estate, Loans, Insurance have been able to learn, that for the purposes desired there are no locations in the city so desirable, nnd If the nconlo nllnw these to slip through their fingers now, it will be greatly to tneir ultimate loss. Why not take these offers, vote the bonds, secure the locations and ns early as possible make the necessary improvements which win place St. Johns in the front rank. Home of the renl estate dealers who are howling because there is noth ing doing with them, would then have something coming. Their tttnre nrnrrofuive rind ontitnistlc competitors would have more than tliey could attend to ana some 01 it would naturally fall to them. Think of this, aud act upon the suggestion. Returns to Nebraska Home. Some of us feel like hanging crepe on the door, of our hearts, at least, because one of St. Johns' brightest little ladies has skipped by the light of the mnon. Last wick Miss Maybelle Holler bought an elongated piece of pasteboard which entitled her to ride from Portland to Verdou, Neb., and without even leaving us a lock of hoir, departed for "home nnd mother." Mis- Heller is a sister of our compositor, Miss Clnra Heller, is a bright, happy, genial little lady and will he greatly missed by her schoolmates and friends hero, who will join with us In wishing her all the happincsi that comes to the good, in her old home in Nebraska, and also wi-h that she may find it her pleas ure to return to St. Johns in the near future. Iking in your printing now. New York City G E R Til It FAMOUS cant cant Cigar BRICK CO. i ODD FELLOWS GIVEN During Installation Make an Unexpected Raid on Their Laurel lodce I. O. O. I enjoyed a most delightful evening nt their hall last Monday night. There were a number of visitors from neighboring lodges and the new officers were put through their paces in regulation style. Just at the close of installation, or in fact, before the deputy grand master was through with the work, for two of the newly elected were yet absent, n timid rap was heard at the door. One of the little boys, H. S. Hewitt, opened the door and told the noble grand the crusaders were coming. The noble grand iwunded on the pulpit with his little wooden hammer and told the members of the lodge to "be easy." Then something happened. We do not believe woman has changed a bit since Mother Eve swiped the big Spitr.cubcrg in the garden of Edcu and hid it under her kitnona to save it for Adam. About 30 or 2.s of her nicest repre sentatives came marching in to the surprise and delight of their "Ad ams' with their hands full of not Spitzcnbergs but cake of all kinds, complexion, texture and previous condition of servitude, aided and abetted by a generous supply of coffee, satidwichcs, sweet pickles aud sweet girls. My, it was a time like you read about in the books with the backs all off and the leaves lost out. After the feed came the usual speeches from a goodly number of the boys and a few of the girls. The retiring Noble Grand lfootc related in a graphic manner his sad experience when he proposed to a pretty Keuekali, wuose miner, wicked man had illeu. you know where bad men go. Well, , after Brother Foote had made a' most passionate appeal at the feet i ol the pretty one, she glanced out of the corner of her eye aud while The Turkey's Lament. A turkey Hood by n lmrn yard gate, 'i was uirlHtna eve ami uic nour wai late, IIli eye wm dim and Ills nose was red, 'Twin grief not becrtmd turned his head; I'or he said with a sigh to his nieclc-eyccl wife (She had never written a rhyme In her inc.) Itacli Christmas eve brines erave alarm To a turkey raised on a western farm. They'll invite the minister out to dine On a turkey's wing and a glass of wine, And some proud bird mutt lose his head That the farmer's guest may be daintily fed. It was not so In that happier day I're Columbus discovered America. And I've always wished that the I'luta'a crew Had sunk deep down in the ocean blue, l'rom the wild red man we had little to fear With his crude ash bow aud Ills flint armed spear; Hut alas, my love, what a different deed When a webfoot boy draws a careful bead. I have often heard mv erandfather tell (In Turkish lore he was posted well) tlow our auccsior sioou iikc a vuicr grand And gobbled a welcome to this fair land; Ilut lie little tliouglit as lie spread 111s tail And strutted about as he saw that sail, How that fateful ship brought deep dis grace And a vassalage sore to our free born race. Hut 'tis now too late to itricve. my dear, The evil is done and the danger is here, And he mournfully wiped a tear from his eye; Dut the minister feasted on turkey pie. K. Springer. Simms. Will Save the Ink Supply. This office is under obligation to H. F. Clark for the nicest little mirror a pretty girl ever saw her face in. It came about like this: In a shipment of new goods one of the French plate mirrors was brok en. We were in the store as Mr. Clark was taking the mirror out of the frame. He opened his heart and told us if we could make use of the broken glass it should be ours for the taking. We took the larger fragment, selected a frame to fit it and now have a looking glass as valuable as some of St. Johns water front, and our linotyp ers will not now have to go out on the street with a smear of black ink across their pretty faces. Roy A. Campbell, an old print from Wessiugtou Springs, S. D., drifted into the office last Thursday. He likes this country tiptop. Exercises Monday Evening the Rebekahs n smile played about her mouth, replied.' "Go to fatherl" Well, this called for another, and Brother Foote told about a dream an engin eer had. The engine driver dreamed he wns away late and wits running to beat the baud around a mountainside nnd as he rounded n Colut about a mile a minute a big ridge he was to cross just in front of him was burning and he plunged down a thousand feet to the bottom of the ravine. Before he went through the bridge, however, he instinctively reversed his engine, jammed her down in the corner in his effort to stop the train. When he came to, he found himself 011 the floor of his own cottage, with his wife astride of him her hands in his hair and pounding his head upon the floor as hard as she could. She said that he had grabbed her by the ankle and reversed her over the head of the bed. Sister Hall was then called for and in her own inimical way re counted how "Bill ' went nway out west, strayed from the path of rectitude nnd almost broke his father aud mother's hearts by being put in the legislature, but his father, who was telling it, didn't know what it was for, aud there was no one there to tell him to ask Heney. Sister Hull was obliged to answer to an encore and told the story of hc prodigal sou, which brought down the house. All told there were about 80 or too present and the way they went for the bachelors aud old lipids nnd leap year was n caution. There is a bachelor in the second office of the lodge, the warden is another (bach elor, wc mean) the vice grand is n preacher aud it is the duty of the' warden to conduct his victims to ' this personage, therefore wc will look for many occasions during the year where an erring and happy, A Joint Installation. I The Woodmen of the World and the Women of Woodcraft held a joint installation of officers in Hick ner's hall Friday evening January 10th. There was a good attend-, a tice of the brothers nnd sisters of these orders and a most enjoyable session was held. Captain Elliott with 30 husky members of the uni form rank constituting the degree team of Webfoot camp, Portland, assisted installation officer, Win. ; Keldt in the work.' These lads are well drilled and gave a fine exhibi tion of the floor work, never mak-j iug a mistake in the entire program, ' The Circle officers were installed , by the Circle Guards under the, leadership of Mrs. Tallmau. After the installation ceremonies delicious refreshments were served , aud the evening spent in dancing, everybody enjoying the evening to the full. The officers of the camp were: W. E. Sweugel, I C; I). Tollman, C. C; J. II, Anson, Ad. I,.; D. G. Busby, banker; W. E. Coon, clerk; It. C. Clark, escort; Bert Johnson, watchman; G. F. West, sentry; J. C. Aiken, mana ger; A, W, Vincent, physician. The officers of the Circle were: P. G. N. Augusta Mansfield. G. N. Lorctta Armstrong, Adv. Sarah L. Brice. MagicianMary Reyuolds. Clerk Hannah Vincent. Banker Lillie B. Walker. Attendant Sarah Darling. C. of G. Lillie M. Hunter. I. S. Catherine 'feeling. O. S. Zella Johnston. Musician Lola Walker. Mauagers Lydia Tallmau, Sara L. Brice, Aim Luella Harrington. Physician A. W. Vincent. - Little Deeds of Kindness. One of the neatest little acts of kindness which has been thrown 'our way lately came through the , postoffice in the shape of news I notes from some good friend of the paper who did not sigu their name. We wish the writers of these notes would sign their names, that we may know to whom we are indebt ed. We will not publish the name unless giveu special permission. We wish to thank the writers how ever and ask them to come again, but please give us your name. Bring in your job printiug. SURPRISE Brother Members bachelor and old maid will be pulled over the tow path to stand before our vice grand. Hon. D. M. Watson Lucky. When in Portland the first of the week we met our old friend, Dan M. Watson. Dan is the luckiest fellow that ever lived. If he were to fall off a house he would laud on Ins feet "a ruunin'." Recently he went to n point near the Collins and Carson hot springs and began boring into mother earth to see what he could strike. First, he raised a flowing well of the purest nnd coldest water, just like directly off the ice. Then going deeper he struck another vein slightly warm and moderately strongly impreg nated with minerals. Sinking an other well he struck n hot place aud brought up water that would boil a rubber dog tender in a min ute, and so strongly flavored with the minerals that it wilt peel the rind off your kisser nt the touch. Dan will lease this site for another hot springs resort, at figures that would make him !udcciulctit. Mr. Watson is interested in n num ber of profitable oil wells in differ ent parts of the country, besides many other interests, nuy one of which is worth a fortune. Describes What Is Alan. The men's meeting nt the Evan gelical church was well attended and the address was closely listened too by the audience. Mr. Gates gave n plain talk to his hearers up on the morals nnd immorals of the day. We have heard very many complimentary remarks from his hearers. A Very Good Ladd. After all is said aud done, Wm. H. Lndd deserves a great deal of credit for coming to the relief of the depositors and creditors of the defunct "Title, Graft & Bust com pany" as some of the friends of the institution call it. Mr. Ladd, with his great wealth, could do as Schmitz and n great many other wealthy criminals have done, use their money to get scot free. There is nothing to indicate that Mr. Ladd was guilty of anything crim inal. The worst that can lc said was that he did not insist upon his name being disconnected from the bank when he severed his connec tion with it. This indiscretion morally placed him responsible for the acts of the bank, although he had no interest in its operation. It seems that Mr. Ladd took this higher than usual view of the mut ter, and was man enough to make good the losses occasioned by the rottenness of the management of the concern. We think this reflects great honor upon Mr. Ladd aud will place him a great deal higher in the estimation of many people thau lie has ever stood. Root Out Dens of Iniquity. Some genus homo, delinquent in the fear of God aud man has been a little too much in evidence in the north end of the city. Recently the home of Mrs. Weeks, who is in Wisconsin visiting her father's home was broken into, but it is impossible to say if anything was taken. Two or three other houses have been entered recently and Sunday night while the family of W. E. bwengel was at church someone entered his house and stole a tew dollars in casli some trinkets aud a watch. Later these depredators were captured aud they confessed to the theft. They were mere boys and have been turned over to the juvenile court. It is just what may be expected as long as the city has such dens of infamy iu their midst as arc permitted to work openly iu St, Johns, One of these rotten dives can do more to demoralize the youth of a city than ten churches can counteract. Get rid of the hell holes and there will be less excuse for our boys going to the devil. Watch St. Johns grow this year, CITY FATHERS IN SESSION Hold Regular Meeting Tuesday Evening and Dis pose of Usual Budget of Municipal Business The 42nd session of the city council met in the council chamber Tuesday evening with every mem ber present. After reading the minutes which were approved as read a petition was presented ask ing for establishment of grade on Oswego street from the north line of the Portland boulevard to the north line of the city limits. On motion of Leggett the city engineer was instructed to do this work. Petition was presented to improve Thompson street between Lively and Meyers, and an arc light on intersection of Fcsscudeu and Mey ers referred to committee on light and streets. Communication from Mr. Hoi- brook stating that after consulta tion with Mr. Bingham, the joint owner of lots 3, 4, 5 nnd 6, James Johns addition, he was able to offer the same to the city for $23,500 and at that price would hold the property until the election iu April aud some reasonable time for them to sell the bonds. The following bills were nllowed nnd ordered paid: C. C, Oilius, labor, 535; Peninsula bank, interest on bonds, $300; C; A. Seabury, witness fees, fy, Central hotel, feed prisoners, $7.40; same, feed election officers, $2.50; St. Johns Review, advertising, $2.05; II. Linguist, labor, fo; E. LiiKptist, labor, f(; Udmoudsou Co., tiling, fa. 58! W. C. Wight, electric light wiring, f 22.50; O. Edwards, money paid to laborer for city, $2; St. Johns Water Co., fire hydrant service, $49. Total $436.23. W. Scott Kellogg'. s communica tion of last week was presented aud the finance committee instructed to meet Mr. Kellogg, ascertain just what was wanted aud make their report. G. Hofstraud offered bid for a $500 improvement bond, presenting in payment $535.30 lit city war rants. On motion of Leggett bid was accepted, the bond to be paid for at face value with accrued inter est iu warrants with accrued interest. Official reports of recorder and treasurer were formally accepted aud placed on file. Leggett called the attention ol the council to the fact that the different holders of franchises were neglecting to make their quarterly reports as required by the terms of their franchises and the charter nnd suggested that some pressure be brought to bear to the end that they do this. J M. L. I10I.BROOK St. Johns Land Co. The Largest aud Oldest Real Estate Firm in St. Johns. East St. Johns The center of the great place on the Peninsula. wi: iiuvi: iy u tun uuniiiunn mho itu 1111 vimuniijiu t S Boulevard, which for a short time only will be sold at ; present prices. SmiiG fine residence lots Choice manufacturing N, railroad for sale on reasonable terms. Holbrook's Addition We have some choice new $20,000 school building tion. Call at our office for I these desirable tracts. i St. JohllS Pne Mi .... . Clark & Wilson Lumber Co. UNNTON, OREGON Lumber Manufacturers PRICKS QUOTKD ON APPLICATION Petition for the improvement of Polk street referred to street com mittee with instructions to have the engineer make estimate for same to the line ol" Mrs. Caples' property. The mayor rc-appointed City Engineer Edwards nnd the appoint ment was confirmed so as to meet the requirements of the new city charter. Claim of Page, Lauthcrs aud Hathaway were presented, their bills against Yoltngferdorf & Sons were discussed aud the sense of the council was that these bills should go through the same channel which other bills against this firm had passed and the gentlemen interested were so informed. Deed from Mr. nnd Mrs. Hoi- brook conveying to the city lots A, u, C, l) nnd I,, iu Court place, for street purposes wos received and accepted. The estate of W. W. Goodrich, through its administrator, present ed a claim for $4063.13 for services rendered during his term as city engineer. Referred to finance com mittee to report at next meeting. Representative of the Standard adding machine was present and presented the good points of his adding machine, which were num erous and very apparent. The fathers tabled tue proposition for another week. The recorder was instructed to procure from the county officials the necessary registration blanks and books Jo be kept iu the city hall fur the use of the voters. On motion of Leggett recorder was instructed to procure for his use necessary letter and bill files aud a high stool for his desk. On motion of Dome city engineer was instructed to keep the cross walks of the city cleaned from mud. The attention of the council was called to the fact that the water company were leaving too long 11 string of trenches uncovered with no protection to men or other ani mals from falling iu. Recorder was instructed to call the manager's attention to this matter. The Sunday closing ordinance wns ngaiu brought up und Alder man Leggett moved its second read ing hut the motion was lost for want of a second. On motion of Doble, chief of jKilice was instructed to ring the Methodist church bell at 8 p. m. during the winter and nt 9 p. in. during the summer iu compliance with tlie city curfew ordinance. C. 15. HA I LEY 1 development now taking still oil sale. sites adjoining the O. R. & "X lots in the vicinity of the now in course of construe- j nrices and terms for either of - Union 3104 k Oregon J