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THE ST. JOHNS REVIEW BY A. W. MARKLE Published Evory Friday At 117 Wot Uurltngton Btroet. TnR RKVIRW Is entered nt post office In Sulnt Johns, Oregon, ns uinil ninttcr of the second clnsa under the Act of Con- gm of March 3, 1879. OfflcUI Hrwtppr of tbt City of Bt Jo tun, Admitting rtti, f 1.00 per Inch par month. irt Printing dteuUd In flriclM iyl. Rill lor Job Printing cub on delivery. Subiorlptlon prloo $1.00 par year. from time to time rare bits of poetry arc sent to this office with request for publication. There is sometimes a divinely sentimental thread entwining itself around and about some of it that holds the reader spell bound and almost makes his very soul cry out in nnguish. The unimpressionable typo is at times so overcome with despair in vainly attempting to catch the inspirations that he must needs drown his sorrow, in the fumes of a cigarette and Is unable to set them in type on iiccotint of his overwhelming agitation. Thus some of the rarest bits do not find n place in the paper. Wc would be glad if some of the poets would take note of this when they are un able to find their heart-bursting compositions in the Review, after so kindly forwarding them to us. (This is the uukindest cut of all. After struggling for an hour with a bit of alleged verse containing less rythm than Kipling's African dog erel, and more feet than a centipede put in as if with a shot-gun, and in the absence of the editor this much maligned nienlalexprcssed his perturbed thoughts in a poetic (?) vein, not for publication, but out sympathy for ye editor, and then to remove the sad brown taste from his kisser did then and there felon fotislv Durioin. abstract, pilfer am carry away and devote to his ow use one Kgyptiau cigarette from desk and private drawer of ye ed tor. Now It will be left to th reader to say if it is not the refine meiit of cruelty after Mich a kirn! ness on the part of his menial for ye editor to thus advertise his diss nation, even if the smoke the I'haroahs was stirrepticlously obtained, and we rust our case. The Typo.) Was it a wise move on the part of the council to reduce the police force at this time 7 I his is a (pics tiou that naturally will linil expo ueuts 011 either side. It is some thing that requires considerable thought and consideration. 'I'll city dads were spurred to take th action they did from a view point of economy and retieuclimeiit, am were iulluciiccd to some extent complaints of some of our citizens against the number on the force Tliis spirit of economy is admirable but is it false economy in thi instance t borne say yen, some say 110, On which side the prepoud uraitcc of hcutimeiit rests is liuril to determine. Of course it was done rather as an eximrimeut, and if proven a failure the force will re Mime normal proportions once more, Hut while the experiment is being tried will serious consequences arise? Will robbers become more bold and hoodlumism gain 11 foot hold? It Is true that a nuinher o the business men petitioned for the retention of the two night police one to look after the business hous es and the other the residence (lis trict, presumably. It is aUo true that during the time the two night police have been serving, with the exception of the so-called Hindu riot, the serenity of the city In the way of rohlwrieh.iuurders.hold-up rowdyisms, etc., bus been praetlc ally undisturbed. We doubt there is a more orderly or ieaceful city in the Northwest than St-Johns lias been under tuc regime o the four police officers. Many arrests have been made for various causes, but the records fail to show that even one was mime tuiseiy or without due cuiue. Coullagratiouii have been extinguished at their in cipiency tluougli the vigilance of the night police and suspicious characters kept under surveillance It is said that the night police have been spending too much time to ire t her. mat tliey did not cover as much territory as they should have done. If this was true the matter should have been reported to the Chief of Police. It was his duty to sec that they took care of as mucli territory as two men could reason ably be expected to do. Hoth Mr. Dunbar and Mr.Ktheredge are men who seemed at least to attend to their own business, and personally both are good fellows. At best it is u trying position and often diplo macy is more efficacious than force and a show of atithoiity. No po liceman can please everybody. Different people have different ideas as to how certain things should be accomplished, ami each believes his individual views to be most correct. Whether the council was wis in their action remains to be seen. We have no desire to either censure or commend their action, because we do not know what would be wisest to do under the circumstances, all points considered. Hut we do be lieve they were only actuated by a desire to do the very best they could for the people as a whole. It is human to err ami we believe they will be quick to see their mis take, if their action Tuesday night may be termed a mistake. i Stopl Look 1 1 Usteulll Johustoue,s Toggery the smart shopl Stories of Success HENRY SIEGES. Napoleon was n mnn of urn all stature, but lio commanded ar mies, won (treat victories, and founded an em pire. Henry-Hlo-irel has won many a business b a 1 1 1 o, c o m tnands an army of employes, anil ranks today as tho Napoleon of U10 department Moron In Amor- tea, Ho has rtsen by his own en ergy nnd ability, and although hid business runs Into millions a year, lio started out In Ufa a poor boy. Ills nrst Job was In a clothing flora nt 13.60 a week, but ho kept the expenses down, nnd every Sat urday net nnldo n part of his pay. Ho was determined to tret on. Notlilnir could daunt him. Early In II fn ha formed tho sav tnirs habit, lived within hln moans, nnd always practiced economy, Tho Hlpgct way Is still a rood way. To tho younp man starting In Ufa It la tho nlirn-board pointing to buc.tss. A savlnirs account In a permanent Invitation to ndd to It ns you can. Mako tho start tho rest will bo easy. FIRST NATIONAL BANK St. Johns, Oregon I l Dkinkuk, Cashier Svi.vitSTim Phtkkson, Pres. A. U. Joints, Vice President C. I). Russitu., Ass't Cashier See the Dutch Auction at Calcf UroS. window, a -$34. 75 bed today, briday, only $23.00. Duster llrown Hlue Ribbon Shoes arc best for boys and girls. When (luster Hrowu says it's so, 'tis so and that's a fact. Come and sec The Toggery. The mothers' meeting of the W. C. T. U. will meet at home of Mrs. Kelly, 225 Oswego street, Monday, May t, at 2:30 p. in. All women invited. -rPresH Cor. Go to D. I,. Urodiihrs green house for cabbage, tomato and bed dint! tilants. Willi each order of $2.50 or more will be given a blue or green rose, which is something new in roses. Kegular price from 35c to 50c each. 25-2tp A valuable dressing (or flesh wounds, burns, scalds, old sons, rash, chafed skin, is BALLARD'S SNOWLINIM1-NT. It is both healing and antiseptic. Price 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by bt. Johns Pharmacy. C25 Chits, b'oss was awarded the con tract for excavating a basement for Mr. Hosk of Portland, on Shep:ird street in Whilwood Court. Mr. Uom will erect a large and hand tome residence tliereou as soon as the Imseniunt, which is 25x30, is completed. Young man, if you are aiming at an increased salary, don't be afraid of doing a little more, once in a while, than you are being paid for. It is well to remember at all times that folks who do not do more than they are paid for, never get paid for more than they do. The Orcgoulau made a horrible tub at mentioning the council pro cevdiugs Tuetidav night. It had the chief and two other policemen Uncharged and the txjople warned by the council to protect their ionics with shot guns. Of course both statements were uiitrue,ueither hupixined. As one of our citizens vxciutmed: "wnui cau you ex- wet?" W. It. Sweugel and W'.V. South worth have invented and secured etters patent 011 an ingenious lad ler for picking apples. Mr. South worth has completed one life size at Ids blacksmttit sitop on the corner of Tucoinu and Ivauhoe streets.aud s busily engaged in producing oth ers. 1 ne lamier is a touting auuir, has wheels for moving like a wheel arrow and will no doubt prove a boon to the orchardist. The work is neatly ami skillfully done and it i strong and durable. It must be seen to be fully appreciated, The Misses Kva and Lovilla Kdmoiidsou returned the first of ic week from a visit of three or four days at Kllsworth, Wush. It was ideal spring weather that pre ailed, and the hours were passed so happily, boat riding, buggy rid ng and in other entertaining ways provided by the dear friends they isited, that It was a real punish ment to be obliged to tear them selves away utid return to business. There is an old, and rather uncouth tying: "Go it while you're young, hen you re old you can t, and it contains a whole bout load of phil osophy. The friends of our youth are ever the truest and dearest, we are not then so burdened with the cares and worries of life and we re ceive greater and more perfect en joyment in the association of our iends. May these bright young ladies enjoy many such recreations Idle life is young uud tuc world is sweet, that they may learn to grow old with a perpetual youth, xxx Kighty in the shade Sunday is not so bad for April. For Sale Oliver Typewriter, as good as new at Couch & Co's. 24tfc Three unfurnished housekeep ing rooms for rent. 524 East Mo hawk. 25c Ferris Good Sense Corset Waists for children, misses and women at The Toggery. Kx-Mayor Hendricks is treating his residence on Ivanhoe street to a handsome new coat of paint. W. L. Markle of White Salmon, Wash., was a guest at the home of his brother, A. W., this week. Many improvements arc notice able all over the city, and many of the streets show scenes of transfor mation. The Pythian Sistcis 500 party will be held at the Odd Fellows hail next Tuesday evening instead of a week later, as previously an nounced. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Mctcalf moved the first of the week from Portland to this city, taking rooms in the New Delinonico hotel on Jersey street. The Leighton Hardware store has undergone many changes lately throughout the interior, and it now presents a most pleasing aud attract ive appearance. A letter from Mrs. Simmons states that George is improving slowly, that he is able to do some of the chores but does not yet feel like engaging in a fight or a foot race. The St. Johns Furniture Co. is havimr a commodious basement excavated under their store on Ta- coma and Jersey, which will prove unite a convenience for storing an excess of goods, etc. Thos. Cochran is excavating for a fine large residence 011 his proper ty ut the corner of Charleston and Hayes streets. It will be one of the handsomest dwellings in the city when completed. A new toggery store will occupy the room on Philadelphia street re ceutly occupied by Sliaiiklaiid's re pair shop. It is undergoing altera lions and repairs and will be placed in a nr.it class condition for the new store. A gentleman named Ota from Sail Francisco has leased the south ern portion of the French block aud will begin therein the manufacture of icelcss refrigerators which he has invented. Employment will be given to several hands at tuc start The Mansfield Cafe on Philadel phia street oiHMied up for business in first class style last week and has been enjoying a good trade ever since. The cafe is bright and at tractive and the service fine. Call hi ami see. The case of Roy Masscy charged with assault ami battery was tried out iu the municipal court yester day aud the jury deemed it best for all concerned to render a verdict of not guilty." Attorney Lect of Portland put up one of the best de reuses ever heard fti bt. Johns. Had breath, bitter taste, dizziness and a general "no account ' feeling is u sure sign of a torpid liver. MERHINE is the medicine heeded. It makes the liver active, vitalizes the blood, regulates the bowels and restores a fine feeling ol energy and cheerfulness. Price 50c. Sold by St. Johns Pharmacy. C25 A. L. Sholcs, who leased the oli Laiithers building on Jersey street oktetisibly for the purpose of estab lishiug a large drygoods store there in, has forfeited a month's rent and decided to abandon the proposition, coming to the conclusion that bt. Johns is well represented at present iu a drygoods way. Look! Look!! Look!!! The Glory Glass is still iu St. Johns. Oh I the good times we do have! Our class room is now mushed and ready to be used for social times. Welcome to all who are not interested iu any other clturcli, Class meets every Sunday morning at 10 o clock. H. Y, P. U. at 6:45 in the evening. All arc welcome to each of these meetings. Reporter. The street carnival under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias held here this week and closing April 30th is drawing large crowds to the city daily, and the north end is a sceue of life, color and attract iveiicss. The Knights hope to se cure enough tunas from tuc week's entertainment to insure going ahead with their projected new building ut Charleston and Jersey streets. Judging from the attendance, their hopes will materialize. The Idle Hour Theatre is idle at present. It seems a dilticult matter to get this play house going good aud steady. New mauagemeuts have been tried again and again, a burst of enthusiasm would carry it for a few days aud then the euthus iasm or the new manager's pocket book would play out, and auottier wouki iaK. noiu. oome day the right man will come along aud make it go right along. We understand that 40,000 yards of crushed rock have been contract ed for by Portland contractors at the St. Johns crusher. As this city receives ten cents royalty on every yard crushed for outside par ties, and also receives two per cent. of charges on all rock transferred by the ferry, it will make a nice lit tle thing out of its quarry invest ment this year. Work for Qretr Bt- Johns. Bargains for Cash or Exchange 2 FINE HOUSES river view, close in with an abundance of fruit. 100x200 feet of ground. Is very cheap at $6000 or will sell either half. 50x100 lot and 4 room cottage with basement. Street improved $50 cash, balance $10 monthly at 7 per cent. Price $1500. $2200 for 2 lots and 5-room house on E. Burlington street with good plumbing. This is 2 blocks from the bank, very cheap at $12o0 cash, bal. $10 month. Payment every six months, 7 per cent interest. $1350, 5-room house, plastered, piped for gas, lot 50x100 feet fenced. A good buy. $550 for lot i'oxloo feet on improved street on contract to suit buyer if taken at once. $2ooo buys a fine business lot on Burlington street, All improve ments in. This is a bargain. $700 buys looxloo, 2 blocks from car line. Sidewalk within So feet. $15o cash, balance at $lo per month at 6 per cent. $1 loo buys 71x149 feet on car line. This is close in. $45o cash bal. in 3 years at 6 ncr cent if taken The very best oroncrty in town: all on good terms, some for exchange for city property. Call iu or phone to W. H. KING & SONS St. Johns, Oregon Phone Columbia 39 One Half Price Quite a line of up-to-date hats at half price. Come in and see for yourself. Also a first class line of Milins and other braid hats at reason able prices. St Johns Millinery MRS. E. J. MARTIN, Prop. 207 N. Jersey Street Look nt These Wc have a nice four-room cot tage, plastered, with pantry, clos ets, etc., fine river view, close to mills aud river front. This is a fine buy. Price $1300; $50 cash, bal ance f 10 per mouth. Also a 7-rootn modern House on South Jersey street; price for a few days, $2000. '' Only I too cash, bulaucc I13 per mouth. Mckinney Davis. A prudent motlier is always on the watch for symptoms of worms 11 her children, ruleucss, lack of interest iu play, and peevishness is the signal for wiimvs CKr.AM VERMIFUGE. A few doses of this excellent remedy puts an cud to the worms aud the child 30011 acts naturally. Price 50c. Sold by bt. Johns Pharmacy. C25 The Salem board of trade has arranged a unique boost for that city Pastors of the local churches haye been induced to devote one day to prcachimr the attractions of Salem and the first Sunday in May has been selected for the booster sermons. DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS Every dollar you earn is capable of doubling itself in time, without any effort on your part except to hang on to it. The dollar that slips away will eventually get into the hands of some one who will set it at work for tune building for himself. The dollars you save whose earning power you ap propriate, will make the sum of your fortune. The sooner you begin to save at this bank, the sooner you will see your fortune expressed in large figures. Wc receive savings deposits from one dollar up. The Peninsula Bank St. Johns, Oregon Capital $50,000.00 Surplus $7,000.00 Resources over $200,000.00 R. T. Piatt. Presideut C. A. Wood, Cashier soon. acreage tracts from 1 to 921 acres Two Snaps. 75x100 on improved street, 7-yeur old fruit trees;7-room house $600 cash will handle. 50x100 6-room housc.lot graded for $800, $500 cash, balance terms, See k. C. Couch for particulars. If you cough all night you gel no rest, nor does any one else the house. Keep within reach bottle of HAT, LARD'S HOAR HOUND SYRUP. It is then easy to stop the tickling which cause: the cough. Price 35c, 50c aud $ per bottle. Sotd by St. John Pharmacy. C25 St. Clements Catholic church Portland boulevard between Burr and Newton streets. Masses 011 Sundays at 8 aud 10:30 a. m. and Sunday evenings sermon aud bene diction at 8 o'clock. If. J. Kettenhofen, Pastor For Sale 100x100 lot improved fenced south sid of 'lyler be tweeu Hudson aud Portland botile vard owner inquire 910 South Decatur. 2otf F. C Kuapp, Vice President J, N. Edlefsen, Asst. Cashier Where You Nettlctou, Chesterfield Florshctm shoes for the MEN. BUSTER BROWN SHOES for BOYS and GIRLS Everything in LADIES' and GENTS' FURNISHINGS An endless variety of LADIES' WAISTS, MUS LIN UNDERWEAR, SILK and LISLE HOSIERY FANCY NECKWEAR. The Leading Furnisher 311 South Jersey Street SEE and HEAR The opportunities of investments1 and SMIiLL the fragrauce of fair dealing. Ilcsidcs having to offer you water frontage, farms aud timber lands, we caimffer you income bearing business prop city at most reasonable prices and terms. If you want a sure in vestment with no chance to lose and paying 7 uud 8 per cent in terest wc have that kind from 350 up. We have buyers for your equities or can get you goal trades. FOR SNAPS: 50x100 foot lot ill South St. Johns, $400, on easy terms. 50x100 with 3 room I1011.se $750. Only $50 down, balance f,io per month. 4' room house on 50x100 foot lot for $850. Terrs, fioo down and if 10 per mouth, 10 acres of good level laud near Klamath Falls 011 payments of $20 down ami $5 per mouth. Price $250. SEE US Wolcoif, Valentine & Leggett 401 S. Jersey St. Phone Columbia 279 WALL PAPER, Handsome patterns, double roll as low as 10c, nt Leighton Hardware Co. Who sell every thing in their line, low as any one, Call iu, always glad to show goods, whether you buy or not and will give a square deal every time. Try us and let us figure your Hardware and Plumbing bill. It might save you mouey. Why not buy Winter Fuel Now? Save 25 percent PITCHLESS LUMBER CO. will deliver to any address between Columbia Park and Hayes street, St. Johns, Cull Ties direct from Cars for $4.75 per cord; Block Wood $4.50 per cord. Orders must be placed at least one week in advance. PITCHLESS LUMBER CO. PHONE COLUMBIA 60 It Pays to buy for Cash A bank pays 3 or 4 per cent on the money you save. I will pay you 2 1-2 per cent on the money you spend in my store. FREEH Return $5 in cash checks and re ceive a valuable premium now on display in my store. New York and Fessenden Streets WILLIAM SCHMALING, Grocer PHONE COLUMBIA 97 A. H. BLACKBURN Undertaker and Funeral Director Phone Columbia 283 H. F. Clark, 402 SOUTH JERSEY STREET NEW AND SECONDHAND FURNITURE M. T. Smith, Landscape Gardener, If you bave a lawn to build or repair, give At. T. Smith a call. He is an expert gardener with 10 years' experience, and guarantees his work. Ieave word at i'yeatt s grocery. 242tp Get the Best Sincerity, Sorority and Fashion shoes for the WOMEN. Large, Fresh Stock just received. I Eatt Builington SUeet, St. John, Oregon The Furniture Man How is Your Title? Have your abstracts made, con tinued or examined at the Peuinsu la Title, Abstract and Realty Co' Accurate work. Reasonable fees. H. Henderson, Manager, 120 North Jersey street.