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VOL. 4
ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 24. 1908.
NO. 24
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ST. JOHNSJNTHE LEAD
As a Result of Winning
Strong Woodburn Team 9 to 2
STANDING OP Tttlt Ct.UIlS.
Won. Lost. Pet.
St. Johns 3 o t.ooo
Frakcs 2 o 1.000
Oregon City. . . 2 1 .667
Woodburn 2 1 .667
Vancouver 1 t .500
Salem t 2 .333
Kdst Portland . . o 3 .000
Albiua o 3 .000
Tlic Apostles easily took the
Woodburn Indians into camp Sun
day to the tunc of 9 to 2. While
the afternoon was not at all propi
tious for ball playing, being inter
BDcrscd with fitful (lownnotirlmr of
the elements, the boys phtckily
pulled a nine inning game through 1
on a very sloppy and heavy field. '
The Woodburn lads were nattily
attired in the showiest uniforms
seen on the local diamond for a long
time, but the inclement weather
played sad havoc with their hand
some appearance. A goodly sized
cro d of the ever faithful, who
would jiot miss a ball game what
ever the state of the weather, turn
ed out to do homage to the local
club and root them on to victory.
The Hastcr bonnet was strongly in
evidence, and when a good play
was made a Merry Widow skypiecc
that resembled a stovepipe sadly
out of plumb or a headgear with
the girth of a cartwheel could be
seen bobbing up when enthusiasm
got. the better of its owner. A
number of Woodburn fans accom
panied the Indians to the grounds
and their spirits were damper than
the weather when the contest was
over.
In spite of the condition of the
grounds the game was a pretty oue
and quite exciting at times. The
contest was marked by brilliant bits
of fielding by both teams, but the
locals far outstripped their oppo
nents at all points of the game.
The'only misptay charged against
the Apostles was a misjudged fly
on the part of Centerficlder Houck,
which was directly responsible for
the two tallies scored by Woodburn,
and owiu'g to the heavy grounds
this error was excusable. Ander
son, who pitched for St. Johns, was
steady as clockwork and fielded his
position in fine style. He was also
very handy with the bat, making
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We have teams connecting with cars at St. Johns and
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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. Burlington street.
obo
Everything that's New, Nobby and
Uptodate for your Spring Suit
Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
We call for and deliver Phone Richmond 941
PETERSEN & NOCE, Tailors
Open Sundays 10:30 to 12 noon.
Second door south of postoffice.
Sunday's Game from the
three hits out of four times up. If
he keeps up his present gait Chas,
Moore will not be missed this year.
Brown at short is a jewel. Several
times did he scoop what looked like
impossible chances out of the mud
and shoot the sphere to first with a
rapidity and accuracy that fairly
took ouc's breath. Fleming at sec
ond is another player of the first
water. This position last year was
always a weak point, hut now Cnn-
taiu Fhilbrick lias the right man in
the right place. Fleming is also
one of the most reliable batters on
the team. Moore, at first, is surer
and better than ever, and his spen-
did stickwork was responsible for a
number of the runs Sunday. One
of the features of the game was
Parker's sensational catch of a dif
ficult flv in left field which electri
fied the crowd. Houck in center
and Philbrick at third, while not
very sure batters, play their posi
tions well. White makes a good
man in the right garden. He has
a strong wing, is death to flics and
after he gets over trying to kill the
ball every time he comes to bat will
give a good account of himself with
the stick. Weed, the new catcher,
looks liken good man. He lauds
on the ball hard every time he
comes to bat, and while he was un
lucky in placing his hits, he proved
that he can hit the ball. Taken
altogether the bunch is a good one,
and we sec no reason why the pen
nant shall not come to St. Johns
this year.
It is to be regretted thut the
Saturday games have been cut out.
We believe if they had been kept up
ior a short time they would become
as popular as the Sunday games.
Sure it is that many would attend
the Saturday games who will not
go on Sunday.
Next Sunday the locals play at
Woodburn.
Ilriug in your printing now.
The contract for laying the pipes
of the St. Johns Gas, Light &
Heat company was let Thursday to
Jucobson & Bates of Portland.
Chester Vincent came up from
Corvallis, where he is taking up a
course in civil engineering, Friday
last for a short visit with his par
ents, Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Vincent.
DOINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
An Interesting Session Tuesday Evening in Which a Large
Budget of Municipal Business Was Disposed of
The city fathers met iu regular
session 1 ucsday evening and opened
the ball at 8 o'clock, every member
being iu his place.
Petition for several fire hydrants
was presented and on motion of
Dobic was accepted and placed on
file.
In the matter of Lauther, Page,
ct al vs. Youugfcrdorf & Son the
recorder was authorized to draw a
warrant to cover the amount al
lowed by the court, on motion of
Dobic.
Communication was read from
the St. Johns Gas, Light & Heat
company requesting the city to
have grade established on all
streets between Jersey and the riv
er and between Richmond and Pes
scudcu. The communication stat
ed that the contract would be let
for laying the pipe Thursday of
this week and that actual operations
would begin within one week there
after. A communication was re
ceived from Architect Goodrich
making formal request for this work
to be done. Ou motion of Dobic
the communications v ere placed on
file.
Ou motion of Davis the bond of
the Union Guaranty association iu
favor of the city recorder was ac
cepted subject to the approvul of
the mayor and city attorney.
Communication of the Fidelity
Guaranty Co., requesting a report
of the city finances from the city
officers was read and referred to
the finance committee.
was in tlic treasury $9,!(i.o in
the general fund and $952.85 iu the
city hall fund. On motion of Dav
is the incoming treasurer, ranch, 1
and the outgoing treasurer, Geo.'
Hall, were instructed to get to
gether and make a satisfactory
transfer ol the city funds.
The monthly report of the Perry
company was read and on motion
of Honhatn the check covering the
franchise fees was returned to the
company.
r'nmmtniiiviMnn frnm till fir n
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WUIllUlill U1I11UW1IV.V.U Hit iu-v.itv.nuu
of Barney Noouan fire chief.
Application of Sam Cochran for
renewal of liquor license was grout
ed on motion of Wiudle.
The matter of the improvement
of Philadelphia street was brought
up- and elicited a spirited and!
lengthy discussion. It seems that
some persons remotely or not inter
ested at all in the street are object
ing to the grade between Ivauhoe
and Hayes. They desire a plane
surface instead of a curve as it now
is. So far as any evidence was
given at the meeting is concerned
the only reason for objecting was
jealousy. Some one was getting
something nobody else was. Ex-
mayor Couch declared if the plane
was followed it would damage his
cellar to the extent of $1000, while
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RICHARD SHEPARD & CO. I
110 N. Jersey Street, St. Johns, Oregon
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if the present grade was permitted
to stand t litre would be little or no
damage. That his store was built
upon what the city engineer iu
ollicc at tlic time tlic store was
erected fixed as grade. Mr. Couch
also read a statement from another
property owner stating that he was
satisfied witli tlic grade as it now
stood and would seriously object to
its being changed. Attorney Park
er appeared for George Dyson and
registered a kick against the grade
as it was but failed to state that
cither his client or anyone else
would be damaged iu the least by
the grade remaining as it now
stands. Honestly, wc cannot sec
why one should insist upon a line
of action that will damage one cit
izen $1000 or more, while it Will
accomplish absolutely no good for
any one else. If it- would benefit
several thousands of other people,
there would be some excuse for
doing so. As it now appears to us,
it looks like spite work, something
wc have absolutely no use for, and
if that is nil there is to it, the coun
cil arc a blooming lot of chumps if
they do not accept the street as it
is. If it can be shown any one is
being damaged that is another mat
ter. On motion of Hunter the city
attorney was Instructed to file a
written opinion 011 the matter at
the next meeting.
Bid for cement walk ou Polk
street was read and a request that
a cement walk five feet wide with
curb instead of a wooden walk six
feet wide with curb be placed along
this portion of Polk, was referred
to street committee. Contractor
Jackson was granted ermissiou to
make five foot ccmeut sidewalk on
Polk and ou motion of Bonhnm the
five foot cement walk was accepted
iu lieu of the six loot wooden one
to be covered by ordinance.
Nine bills aggregating 1133.50
were allowed and warrants ordered
on motion of Boiihaiu.
The heads of various depart
ments and committees reported the
city property in their respective
hands. Among other things re
ported was an Oregon Boot. This
peculiar foot gear excited the curi
osity of Aldermnu Davis who
learned that it was not a rubber
golosh to keep the wet out, but a
wooden affair to keep the old soaks
iu.
Chief Noonau reported the loss
of a lantern and the hose connec
tions out of condition, The lan
tern was found iu possession of the
city cngiuecr, and the fire chief
was instructed 011 motion of Hunter
to make such purchases as would
put the fire hose iu perfect working
order. These various reports were
accepted on motion of Dobie,
Complaint of lights out on sever
al crossings was referred to light
committee.
. . .$100 to
tracts 200 to
On motion of Davis the denom
ination for the bonds for city dock
was made $500 each.
On motion of Hunter the report
of treasurer was referred to the
finance committee.
Attorney Collier asked for facts
iu the case of Goodrich vs. city of
St. Johns and was promised facts
"a plenty" by Dobic.
Resolution looking to the con
demnation of a part of Lively street
passed at this time, followed by the
resolution for the improvement of
Oswego street which appear else
where. Mayor Bricc appointed Ii. B.
Holcomb chief of police, but it
seems the appointment was not fav
orable to the council mid the old
officer will hold over another week.
The recorder requested the coun
cil to give the treasurer the room
now occupied by the chief of police,
have a door cut through the wall,
connecting that room with the
ofilce of the city recorder, giving
both officers free access to the
books and vault of the city record
er. Ou motion of Dobic the build
ing committee was instructed to
place tlmt bill board in the city
hall beside the city recorder's door
so as to prevent the marring of the
walls by different officers and others
nailing notices thereon.
The matter of taking up the
planking of Pittsburg street and
grading same was referral to the
street committee.
F. L. Test to Leave St. Johns.
We take the following clipping
from the Kurcuc Register which
speaks for itself. Wc are very sor
ry to lose Mr. Test. He has been
with the Portland Woolen Mills
here for the past five years and is
a quiet, steady, reliable, young
man, the kind wc like to sec make
their permanent home here. We
congratulate Kugetie iu securing
him for a citizen: "P. I. Test of
Portland was iu the city yesterday
visiting his brother-in-law, W. J.
Hill. While here Mr. Test pur
chased an interest iu Hill's Gun
store and will become an active
partner although the business will
be continued under the same name,
Hill's Gun store. Mr. Test is now
assistant superintendent of the Pert
laud Woolen mills and for seven
years was iu the credit department
of Olds, Wortmau & King. He is
n fine accountant and a business
man of much experience, although
quite young. He was born in
I.ane county and lived iu Kugcue
for 15 years. He will be quite an
addition to the working force of
the gun store and Mr. Hill was
fortunate in inducing him to take a
share iu the business. He will
shortly move to Kugene."
$300
300
D. C. ROGERS
Real Estate
Loans and Insurance
120 JERSEY STREET
Cull in and sec my List of Property. Bargains
every one. Buy St. Johns property now while
the prices are low. Yott can double your money in
one year on sonic of it.
See Rogers
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
What tlic Proposed Appropri
ation is Needed Por.
An act to amend section 3529 of
Bellinger and Cotton's Annotated
Codes and Statutes of Oregon hy
increasing the annual appropriation
for the support and maintenance of
the University of Oregon.
To the Voters of Oregon: The
last session of the Oregon legisla
ture passed n bill appropriating
5135,000, annually, for the support
and maintenance of the University
of Oregon, for keeping buildings,
grounds and the other property
thereof iu repair, and for the con
struction of buildings, for the pur
chase of laud, apparatus, library
books mid supplies.
A referendum was invoked upon
the bill, so it will not become 11 law
until it is approved by a majority
of the voters of the state nt the
regular election ou June 1, 1908.
The alumni of the University of
Oregon issues this statement to the
voters of Oregon, iu the confident
hope and belief that careful consid
eration of the facts will induce
them to vote "yes" 011 the ballot
and convert the bill into u law.
The University, along with the
rest of the state, has just entered
upon a remarkable period of
growth. In every section of Ore
gon there are being established
high schools from which the sous
and daughters of the tcop!c are
finding their way in steadily in
creasing numbers to the halls of
the University. 1 lie attendance
j M. L. HOLlJIiOOK
St. Johns Land Co.
The Largest and Oldest Real Estate Pinn
in St. Johns.
East St. Johns
The center of the great
place on the Peninsula.
We 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 on sale.
Choice manufacturing sites adjoiuing the O. R. &
in, rauroau ior suic ou rcusouuuic icnus.
Holbrook's Addition
We have some choice lots in the vicinity of the .
lew $20,000 school building now iu course of construe- V
new
tion.
$ Call at our office for
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St. Johns Phone
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Clark & Wilson Lumber Co.
LINNTON,
Lumber Manufacturers
PRICKS QUOTRD ON APPLICATION
has doubled since 1901 and has
increased 23 per cent since list
year, despite the referendum and
the temporary crippling of the in
stitution. It is it lamentable fact that the
University of Oregon is now re
ceiving the smallest appropriation
for maintenance of any state uni
versity iu the union. The present
appropriation from this state
amounts to $47,500. Iu addition
to tills, the university receives
about ? 1 2,000 a year from interest
bearing funds and registration fees.
The University of Washington re
ceives 5200,000 per year (exclusive
of buildings) for maintenance; the
University of Idaho, $71,150; the
University of Montana, 574,550;
the University of Colorado, $145,
000; the University of Nevada,
$85,000; the University of lowu,
$230,000; the Univers'ty of Wis
consin, $721,000; the University of
Nebraska, $235,500; mid the Uni
versity of California, $558,035.
The direct maintenance cost per
student to the state (exclusive of
buildings) iu n number of typical
western universities, for the year
1907, is shown iu the following
table. A second table shows the
entire cost h.t student to the state,
including expenditures for building
and equipment. The maintenance
figure for Oregon is estimated ou
the basis of the new appropriation
of 505,000, and tint of the present
appropriation of $17,500, which
would make a cost h.t student
much less. The number of Und
ents given is inclusive of the de
partment of Liberal Arts, Kuglii
eeriug, Medicine mid Law, for the
reason that the outside Statu Uui
(Continued ou fourth page)
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development now taking
prices and terms for either of
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