Socfcly ST. JOHNS REVIEW IT'S NOW UP TO YOU J GET IN THE HABIT Ot advtrtblnf In The Review and you'll never regret It. Be (In ti once and keep right at It To rabtcrlbn lor Th Rtvbw. AH.UM mwi hU. k U nw U oar motto. Ci In and enroll J J I - Devoted (o (he Interest of the Penlniula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOL. 4 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24. 1908. NO. 11 HOW ABOUT THAT CITY PARK THE CITY FATHERS IN SESSION DECEMBER SCHOOL REPORT Historical Owners of Proposed Site Offer to Take the Amount Asked for Same All in Twenty Year Bonds Yes, how about that city park ? Are we going to let the last avail able situation tor a desirable park slin throuch our fingers? The location wc have called the atteu tion of our readers to in the south west part of the city, overlooking the dry docks is the last piece of property available for park pur noses which has anything like a desirable prospect. The beautiful fir trees, the smaller trees as nature made them, the gentle slope to the north and west down to the water front, the level ground back from the cliff suitable for tennis courts, croquet grounds, swings or other features to entertain the people dur ing holidays or spare hours all com bine to make this the ideal nark. There is but one thing that can be utged against the location and that is that it is not as large as wc would desire, but it is thelargcst with, anything like the natural beauty of view. Here wc can sec the west side of Portland up the heights to Council Crest, all the river from the steel bridge down to I.inuton. One never tires of watch ing the movement of the craft upon the river the big wind j:immer, the swift little motor boat, the sturdy tug nulling or pushing the heavy freighter or boom ofglogs as the case may be, all serve to inter est the beholder. Shall we have this view poiut'n'for the benefit of our children and children's children ? May we secure this for the new comer who will help pay for his own restful, recreative pleasure park? If wc would, wc must do so soon. The present owners have made an offer which is very reason able and makes it possible for us to secure this most desirable piece of property for the city. This fiark may be made self-sustaining rom the very start, and in a few (years, by small appropriations at different times may be improved until it will have become the pret ticst park in all Portland and the surrounding country. The owners of this property have shown their faith in this city by offering to take in payment for the park, 518,000 in 6 per cent tweuty year bonds. While wc believe that the city can sell the bonds at a pre tuium as they did the city hall bonds. Even if they could not, this offer of Mr. Powers and his associates would be very liberal and preclude the uncertainty of floating the bonds during the re maining days of the abortive flurry precipitated by Wall street. Wc hope our people will give the council no rest until they have made it possible for these ptrk bonds to lc voted upon. There is every reason in the world for this step to be taken now. The price will advance this summer as sure as the days come, if the calamity howlers should happen to create enough interest in the annexation question to get St. Johns into Port land, this p.irk question would then be settled forever, for Port laud would no more provide a park for St. Johns than she would pro vide us with docks to take her business away from her. Never will there be such favorable terms offered for the purchase of this location, and there is no other so favorable; therefore this should be nailed to the cross. I.ct us hear from everybody on this question. Jack Mc Niven, who has been fdayiug with a dose of the mumps s more fortunate than the boy who tried to drive a stick of dynamite into the ground with an iron maul. Jack got well, and is as lively as ever. 000000000000001 I 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 and Portland. We call for and check your trunks direct to destination. Turn your trunk checks and shipping receipts over to us and your goods will receive prompt attention Wc have teams connecting with cars at St. Johns and 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 Woodlawu 818, Agent at St. Johns. Office 105 E. Burliugtou street. ooo Regular Weekly Accumulation of Municipal Business Taken Up and Disposed of as Seemeth Most Wise to the Dads Kttabliilied 1M1 in New York City A. U N Q E R MAKHR OP Tlltt FAMOUS LA CADIZ A, 10 cant and EL ROYAL, 5 cant Full line of Smokers' Supplies Central Cigar Store, Next to Bank. T Cigar f it ST. JOHNS BRICK CO. Manufacturers of Clay Brick and Pressed Brick. Plastering Sand on hands at all times. Orders solicited. H. HENDERSON 205 Jersey St Real Estate, Loans, Insurance f Abstracts of Title Prepared. Accurate Work Guaranteed. The 43 session of the seventh council of the city of St. Johns met in the city hall Tuesday evening, January 21, 1908. All were pres cut and after the preliminary skir mish petitions for arc lights at the intersection of Willis boulevard and Tioga street, another for one at the intersection of Moutcith aud Bu chatian and another at the Intersec tion of Bradford and Mohawk were read and referred to the committee on water aud light. Petition for liquor license by Sherman Cochran aud nuothcr by Herman Sperling were referred to committee on licenses. Communication from S. C. Cook requesting the city to change the lumc of Depot street to Fcsscudcn street wus referred to street com mittee to report at the next meeting. I-ire Chief Noouau reported the Rose City hotel us not coming with in the requirements of the Arc laws of the city by not providing fire es capes from the third story, ulso that the Central school needed some 50-foot stationary ladders in order to make the fire department effective. The matter was referred to the fire commissioners with lower to act. The matter of adding machines was brought up by the mayor aud on motion of Jobcs was laid on the table indefinitely. Uvidcutly the council thought it more profitable to pay f 300 every year or two to expert the books than to pay $185 now for an adding machine which will detect any and all errors as they arise. It may be, but if it is, it is an clement of economy wc have not become acquainted with. One of the most laughable events of the season was the straining at a gnat aud swallowing of the camel performance indulged in by the council in the matter of Davidor's franchise. ' Mr. Davidor presented a bond for the faithful performance of the terms of his franchise by him which was perfect as to legal requirements and acceptable to the mayor, but not having $5000 in his pocket, brought nil that he had, $1500, of which he offered $1000 to the conn cil, as a cash bond in addition to the regular bond, and promised to deposit another liooo within two weeks, the balance within 60 days Coitncitmcn Peterson, Unquist, Jobcs and Dobic refused to accept this aud demanded the whole f 5000 or none. Mr. Davidor then dug up liis other 9500 ana ottered the Si 500. which was also turned down with the same vote. On motion of King Mr. Davidor was then granted an extension of 60 days in which to deposit the entire $5000, Peterson, Jobcs and Dobic voting "no" apparently desiring to freeze out the entire proposition. This is the first instance wc remember where a "uiru in tlie liana was not worth more than two in the bush." The matter of the extension of the improvement of Oswego street was deferred for deeper investigation hugiuccr hdwards reported that it would cost the citizens 011 Thompson street, between Mevers and Lively, 80c per lineal foot to make their cement walk aud the matter was deferred until next meeting for further consideration before ordering the work done. Arc lights were ordered placed one at Newport station, one at intersection of Chicago aud Modoc aud one nt the intersection of Mey ers aud Fcsscudcn as requested in petitions. The matter of improving Polk street through to the Uapl.es tract was recommended by I.cggett and on motion of Jobes resolution was ordered published and notices posted. The committee to meet Mr. Kel logg reported that no definite or satisfactory settlement was arrived at, aud report was adopted by the council 011 motion of Lcggctt. The committee reported on the Goodrich claim that they had found that Mr. Goodrich had filed papers in the suit pending between Good rich and the city at or before the time he presented his bill, iudicat iug that the bill was not made in good faith. That they had endcav orcu at utltcrcut times to secure n statement from Mr. Goodrich show ing the amount of his claim, if any, but without avail. Ou motion of Walker the rcport.of the committee was adopted. Kugluccr Kdwards reported that it would cost 40 cents per square foot to erect and tleck the dock single deck, 65 cents double deck aud 77 cents double deck with shed. The matter was held over for an other week for further investigation. The ordinance regulating bowl ing alleys, pool rooms, skating rinks, etc., was presented and nfter a little preliminary squirming it passed the second reading but when I.cggctt moved to pass it to the third reading the council laid down. Mayor Couch also took occasion to roast the editor of the Review for remarks contained in last week's paper which he contended reflected upon the council. The motion was again lost for want of a second. The following bills were allowed: C. Sagcrt, five cords of wood, $aa. 50; Portland Railway and Light Co., December lights, $131.37; A. M. hsson, recording deed to streets, 1 1: I.au tiler's Transfer Co. 1 bbl. cement, $3.60; A. I. Coon, black smithing, $4; St. Johns lilcctrlc Works, $4.15; J. Mckinnis sawing wood, 52.50; II. Liuquist, labor, Detailed Statement Concerning the St. Johns Schools that Should Prove of interest. The showing of the schools for the month of December is not quite so good as that of the previous month. This is caused by illness among the pupils, removal of some and the unavoidable nbsence of some because of the holidays. This may always be expected at the holiday season. Ily this time the pupils arc down to work again and next month wc may find the usual very high standard. There was an increase of nine boys and five girls in the high school but a decrease of 24 boys and 5 girls in the central school, which gives us a decrease in the number of mmils bv iust 11 bovs. Thero U also n decrease in the number of visitors among the patrons oi the school which may nlso account for just a little bit of the enthusiasm which keeps both pupils and teachers tin to their best. Let us not nei?lLct tin. schools. The showiiur is very irood. but we atwnvs desire itmt n nearly perfection as possible aud strive to make each month's report man school. Number of days taught during month . 200 5 80 4S 93 33 4 141 179 38 24 4 55 2.o: II. 16: J. D, liodcu, team work at city 1 Net decrease hall, if 19; Chris Oihtis, labor, I9;, Remaining girls 265, boys 241 Olass, Prtidhomme & Co. blanks S3 35! !) A. Root, labor on streets, $iy, I). M. Iiailcy, labor on streets, $20; II, 13. Allen, labor, lio; Lou Gosucy, labor, $6; R. L. Dink, labor, 10. Total $257.50. in Whole number of days attendance 3773 1 im.i 1 ........ wuuii: Humour 01 tniys anscuce Whole number of times late Number of pupils neither absent nor late Average number of pupils belonging Average daily attendance.. , Per cent of attendance Number of visits by parents Number of visits by members of schoolboard Number of pupils remaining last month, girls 70, boys 71.. Total enrollment this mouth girls 83 boys 96 Increase in enrollment, girls 13, boys 25 Droppetl from enrollment, girls 8, boys 16 Net increase in enrollment, nirls k, bovs 0 Remaining, girls 75, boys 80 , Ci.aka A. Ross, Principal. OKA MM A It SCHOOL. Number of days taught during month Whole number or days attendance Whole number of days absence ; Whole number of times late Number of pupils neither absent nor late Average number of pupils belonging Average daily attendance Per cent of attendance Number of visits by parents Number of visits by schoolboard Total remaining inst month, glrls'27o, boys 265 Total enrollment this mouth girls, 317 boys 294 Increase in enrollment girls 47, boys 29 Dropped from roll girls 52, boys 53. , .1 . , . , r. s . r.n rt . " W. C. Ai.iwhson, Principal. 9 93 733 34 335 519.5 482.4 92.6 40 4 535 573 76 105 29 506 Installation Compson W. R. C. The W. R. C. Installed the fol lowing officers, Carrie Courter of George Wright W. R. C. an Install ing officer: Mrs. Geo. Hall, president; Mrs. Cross, S. V. P.; Mrs. Hattie Hin man, J. V. P.; Mrs. Hanson, chap Iain; Mrs. Hewitt, secretary; Mrs. Robinson, treasurer; Mrs. Swain, conductor; Mrs. Harris, guard; Mrs. McNair, assistant guard; Mrs. C. A. Sparschuh, press correspon dent. Other officers to be Installed later. It was an open installation and there was a large number of com rades aud friends iu attendance. George Wright W. R. C. furnished color bearers aud filled other offices during the installation which was much appreciated by the local corps. At the close of the installation the new president had the conduc tor escort the past president, Mrs. Hinman to the president's station, and in a few appropriate remarks presented her with a lovely bouquet of roses. Mrs. Hiumau very feel ingly responded and there came near being a copious shower. Mrs. Hall brought out a present which Capt. Suow presented to the installing officer, as a slight token of the regard iu which she was held by Compson W. R. C, for her kindness in not only the work of installation, but for other aid she has so nicely given the corps. In response to calls Capt. Snow, Com mander Miller and Mrs. Gilman responded very graciously. Then delicious refreshments were served and all declared they had a fine time when they separated about 10 o'clock. Building Permits Issued. No. 126 for 1908 No. 2. To B. U. Bickford to erect residence lot 8, block 14, South St. Johns front on Stafford between Buchanan and Wall. $1600. No. 127, for 1908 No. 3. To E. C. Hurlbert to erect a residence ou lot 4, block 5, Portland boulevard, between Chicago and Fessenden streets. $1500. No. 128, in 1908 No. 4. To W. E. Dunstnore, to erect a residence on lot 12, block n, South St. Johns, fronting on Stafford between Ida and Alma streets. $1200. Starts the Ball Rolling. Wayne L. Mills the architect and builder has been awarded the con tract to construct an eighteen hun dred dollar residence on Kellogg street between St. Johns avenue and Catliu street, according to plans prepared by him. Mr. Mills recently arrived in St. Johns aud was so well impressed with the natural advantages and progressive spirit that is apparent in this city that he decided to per New Gas Works. maueutly locate here and has ojhmi ed an ollice well equipped for carry ing ou an up-to-date architect's aud contractor's business. He has been connected for the past several years with Holabird & Roche, the leading architects of Chicago, as superintendent of construction dur ing the time that firm built the last large addition to the famous Audi torium hotel, the new five dollar county building, the Brothers building aud many other large office and mercantile build ings in the down town "Loop District." There is every indication for be lieving that the coming year is to be a very busy one in St. Johns building circles as there are now under consideration several brick and concrete business buildings, although at this time of the year operations do not usually material ize as definitely as they are this year, but it is undoubtedly owing to the fact that both labor and ma terial are very low in price at pres ent and it is the common opinion that they cannot long remain so. Consequently everyone appears to be anxious to close their contracts in time to take advantage of the present conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Leitzinger of Tip ton, la., are in the city the guests of their old time friends, J. E. Williams. and family. They came to the coast with the intention of finding a home here. They were rather prejudiced in favor of Ever ett, Wash., but we will trust to Mr. Williams to show them the many advantages St. Johns has over that city. There is really no comparison. We can skin the Washingtonians a mile in any feat ure of the situation. We hope our Hawkeye friends may be able to see things as they are for the Hawkeyes are good people and we want them here. Goodrich & Goodrich, architects and consulting engineers, are pre paring plans and siwcificatious for a building, 32x70, for the St. Johns Gas, Light it Heat Company. This building will be either of steel or of brick, with steel trusses, corrugat ed iron roof and thoroughly fire proof. It will contain a gas gener ator room, superheater, scrubbers, 1 purifiers, engines, exhausters, etc. There w vill be one gas holder, of 20,000 cubic feet capacity, with a diameter of 42 feet; one relief hold er, of 4000 cubic feet capacity, with n 25,000 gallon capacity. About five miles of gas mains will be installed. The approximate cost will be $40,000. It is the intention of the company to begin operations at once, It will supply a I'rnwlni' demntiil for a more tnrvl- million 1 cru form of illumination than kero Matldel sent lamns. and is an additional evidence of progress for St. Johns. The place has an excellent water system and a good sewer system. Daily Abstract. Al. 1.. IIOLimOOK C. H. UAILHY Cures all Kinds of Grip. Our remedy for the grip has always been whiskey and quinine aud it has always done the work. We are free to admit that the rem edy is quite as bad as the disease, but it does not last so long. The following is the way an exchange has the matter sized up and we think the writer has it down to a fine ioint. "They say whiskey destroys grip and you bet it docs. It will make the disease known as grin worse than it would be without it but it is a greater success in de stroying every other kind of grip. For example whiskey destroys your grip upon one's self by weakening your will power; it destroys one's grip uixhi health, business, friends, the affection of one's family and ' the respect of neighbors and associ- j ates. It destroys the grip upon, manhood, fraternity aud eternity' aud lets one slide down into the biuius, auuici uuu uiaiuwc Ul Hit gutter of human society. Yes, whiskey destroys the grip upon one's bank account, property aud good name and when the victim goes to the grave unwept, unhou ored and unsung, loved ones feel that whiskey had effectually killed all the grip the man ever had." St. Johns Land Co. The Largest and Oldest Real Estate Firm in St. Johns. East St. Johns The center of the great development now taking place on the Peninsula. Wc have only a few business lots left on Columbia Boulevard, which for a short time only will be sold at present prices. Some fine residence lots still ou sale. Choice manufacturing sites adjoining the O. R, & XT M 1 It. iN. rauroau tor saic ou reasouame terms. Holbrookes Addition We have some choice lots iu the vicinity of the new $20,000 school building now iu course of construc tion. Call at our office for prices aud terms for either of these desirable tracts. St. Johns Phone Union 3io4 Oregon ( l Jr . . tfr vt v 1 i EDMONDSON CO., Plumbing and Tinning l'houe ICast 631 1 203 Jery Street St. Johns, Ore. Clark & Wilson Lumber Co. UNNTON, OREGON Lumber Manufacturers PRICKS QU0TI5D ON APPLICATION