mforleal Society ST. JOHNS REVIEW it X IT'S NOW UP TO YOU j ToiubMrlb (or THIS Paper J Alllhenewi wlillellltncvili 5 our, motto. Call In nd enroll J GET IN THE HABIT Of .dv.fll.lnt In THIS PPr nJ you'll ntrcrrctrtl II. Mr (la alooc aud keep rlthlai II Devoted to th Inttieitt o( the Penlmula, th Manufacturing Center ot the Northwett VOL. 8 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVKMBKR 24, 191 1. NO. 3 The Library Can Do Much Good A Model Store Fire Alarm Signals Commercial Club Meet Council Proceedings The Boston Lyrics Open Hours: l:oo 105:30 nml 7 to 9:30 p. m. As Others See Us: Robert Hums, with his: "O wutl some power the giftic gle IIS To sec oil reel's ns ithcrs see tis, voiced n wish common to nil men, hut net bans we might ns well ml mit gracefully, most ardently felt hv nil Americans. We nre eager to know whnt the people of the older countries think of us, nnd this we venture to hope, neither he cause of n lnck of confidence in our selves, nor hv reason of undue van ity, hut simply because we realize that our institutions, iiotu pouueai nnd social, arc in the nature of ex periments and of sufficient import' mice to be "of interest to all the world. I.ct us hope we nre wise enough to profit by reasonable crit icism nnd ns for advice, if we do not sec bur wny clear to accepting it, it will nt least serve the pur pose which most advice serves that of giving us greater enthusi asm than ever for our own way. And the people of other countries hove not disappointed us. They have been quite as ready to tell us whut they think of us ns we have to listen. Whether or not they ap prove of us, they all agree that we arc interesting. One of the most readable of these discussions of our selves is found in "America, the Land of Contrasts," .by James Mulrhcad. The author spent three years traveling through the United States, ami an the whole found us n very likeable people. Nevertheless we are often forced to laugh at our selves, though in such a kindly fushiou that it doesn't hurt. Ks ecially illuminating are the chap ters on "The American Child," 'The Humor of 'The Man on the Curs,' " and "American Journal ism -A Mixed Blessing." Of a more thoughtful nature, hut even more interesting is "American Problems" by Munsterberg. Prof. Munsterberc has been filling his position at Harvard University for so long that his latest book can scarcely be classed as the oplhiou of an outsider. Yet he is no doubt utile to look at matters in this country a little more dispassionate ly limit a tiutive American. His ideas are distinctly new and well worthy of attention. For instance, he declares that American society of today is the victim, not of ner vousness but of the fear of nervous ness. The chapter on prohibition nud temperance has ulready called down a storm of protest on the author's head. Almost equally startling are his remarks on "The Intemper ance of Women," and "My Friends the Spiritualists." Better known than cither of the above is "The American Common wealth," by Brice. This book has reached the dignity of a text book and no one can afford to miss its keen insight into American affairs. Ask for these books at the library. New books on the five cent shelf are: "Winning Barbara" Worth Wright; "Harvester" Porter; Iron Woman Deland. A shelf of unusually interesting books arc being displayed under the Pioueer bulletin. Watch for thanks giving bulletins. Road to Dry Dock A route has been surveyed that will give a 6 per cent, grade from the dry dock to Willamette boule vard for a wugon road, and it ts believed the same will be construct- j ed before Spring arrives, The; Port of l'ortlauil anil Western Loop erage Co. have agreed to build the rond at their own expense pro vided . the city engineer survey a feasible route, This the engin eer has obligingly done at the in stance of the city council, and we believe it is eminently satisfactory to all concerned. The Port of Portlaud has been badly hampered from the fact that no wagon road has ever been connected with the dry dock, and it is rumored more or less vaguely that the Western Cooperage Co. will erect a large plant on its laud adjoiniug when facilities have been provided for ingress and egress by team. The new roadway will prove a boon to both concerns, and also to others who desire to reach the dry dock. Jack Skelton, after spending the past month iu St. Johns, has re turned to his former home in Penn sylvania. That he is possessed of plenty of nerve is proven by the fact that just before leaving he was advised by a letter of the fact that the weather was below zero by ten degrees at his old home in the cen tral part of the state. He expects to return here in the spring. , "What good can a commcrcia club do in St. Johns?" one of our citizens (itierried last week. Much ! good. There are n number of prop 1 ositious that can be furthered and hastened by a live commercial club. For instance, a road to the Mon arch Lumber company's mills and to the Swift Packing plant we be Iteve could be effected if gotten af ter by an active body of citizens. The value of such an innovation could not be overestimated. Many employes there would build homes nnd live in St. Johns were n decent manner provided of traveling to to nnd from work. This is the near est point to these industries suitable for resiliences, Something might also be done with the city dock in the wny of providing sidetracks and its occu pancy. All that is required, we believe, is n little elTort in that di rection. If this were accomplished quite n burden would be lifted from the shoulders of" the taxpay ers of St. Johns, to say nothing of the benefit that would accrue from the use of the dock. Passenger boats have a habit of omitting to stop nt St Johns us they ply up nnd down the river. At the same time they stop nt most any dinky little place nftcr they leave the Willamette. This might be corrected by n progressive body of citizens rising up and demanding to know the reason why. It seems to be n fact that the county commissioners nre giving St. Joints n mighty small run lor their money, spending all it turns over to them each yeur for the benefit of other places, nud re fusing or neglecting to do anything for us. Another instance where tt n commercial club could be of val iant service. We believe the Mount Hood railroad company could be induced to extend its line to St. Johns if it were shown that our representative citizens were heartily in favor of its coming, and would be willing to lend aid to some extent in secur ing the right of way. A cemetery and a city park are badly needed in St. Johns. Both Institutions nre necessities for any metropolitan city. A commercial body could help along this line. New industries nre most necessa ry. Here is where a commercial club could get in its best licks. Publicity and getting in touch with corporations and individuals seek ing industrial plants would be the prime motif of the club. Help could be rendered in securing the ground and financial assistance ad vanced if necessary. Yes, n good commercial club can find much to employ itself with in St. Johns. New Powder Plant A large powder concern has closed a deal for location of good sized works on Sauvie's island, near the mouth of the Willamette river. Construction will begin at once and it is hoped that it will be ready for occupation the first of next year. The works will be com posed of many small shops separat ed from each other to minimize danger iu its manufacture. This will be the first industry to locate near the conjunction of the two rivers, and may be considered only a forerunner of many more to fol low. The site is ideally located for shipping, no bridges to interfere with maritime traffic, The use of powder in the Northwest has grown to gigantic proportious,aud its pres ent use is infinitesimal in compari son to its future use as the country develops. The new industry will furnish employment for a number of hands. Building Permits No. 98 To Albert Olin to erect dwelling on Olympia street be tween Charleston and Cruikshank street; cost $600. No. 99 To Dr. B. F. Rambo to erect a garage ou Stafford street be tween Burr and Buchanan; cost $150. Legislation that will give thebuyer of clothing the same protection as pure food law gives the purchaser of provisions is to be sought as the result of the recent convention of Oregon wool growers. "Pure Wool" may be demanded and those making and selling goods of poorer quality must label their product showing how much wool and how much shoddy the goods contain, if the proposed measure is made a law. Not the label on your paper. Bouham & Currier have made a number of alterations nnd improve ments about their stores. The ex terior lias been brightened by the painter s brush, new bins nnd com partments for holding and display ing nil manner ot vegetables nnd fruits have been constructed, altera tions have been made iu the dis play windows that make a wonder ful Improvement, new tables nnd show cases have been Installed, nud throughout the stores have been rearranged and made models of con venience nnd attractiveness. Few realize what a great and varied stock this enterprising firm carries. We must confess that we did not until we were conducted through the building Saturday evening by courtesy of Mr. Bouham. The Imscmcnt was a revelation to us. Tons and tons of canned goods, teas, coffees, tinware, meats, grain, nud what not were neatly piled ceiling high on every hand until the eye almost grew weary of following tier after tier of standard goods. The basement runs the full length of the building, and available space ts dilticult to discern. The ware room in the rear is iu the same con dition, and despite a balcony above newly erected, is overflowing with all manner of goods. Iu the dry- goods department one whole side of the room is devoted to shoes neatly shelved. There must he thousands of pairs of them, all shapes, sizes and styles. We could not help mentally comparing the mammoth stock and fine modern stores witli the one Bouham & Cur rier had when we first came to St. Johns. The transformation iu a few years is really marvelous, and fully exemplifies the fact that fair dealing, strict appliance to business and courteous treatment wilt ever win if crsisted iu. High School Notes The High School basket ball team will begin regular practice next week. The school will tie represented by a team consisting almost entirely of experienced play ers, for all the mainstays of last season's team arc iu school this year. The loss of two players who played as regular men last season does not materially weaken the team. Many new men will be out for positions ou the team; the old layers will be crowileil lor places, thus insuring the best possible re sults. The members of the athletic as sociation have been working dili gently for the past six weeks to raise money to purchase a canvas for the skating rink floor in order to provide a place where games may be played at home during the season. They have none tins worK individually and as a body without the assistance of the school board. Owing to a scarcity of funds the school board has been unable to aid athletics in the school iu any marked degree heretofore. We understand that they now have a very substantial fund to be expend ed solely for athletic purposes and we hope they will be willing to as sist the athletic association iu pur chasing the canvas by giving it their financial backing. Freshman query "Who demol ished that there big window in the gym?" A meeting ot the senior ciass was colled Tuesday for the election of officers. The officers elected by the seri bus minded ussemblage was as follows: Thomas Bugbee, president; Clara Nelson, vice president; Ruth Canriglit, secretary; Arkie Ander son, treasurer. Publius. TIME TO KNOW THIS What Hem-roid will do for any woman with piles. Many a woman drags along a life of misery with piles because she does not know of HF.M-ROID, the sugar coated tablet remedy that cures any kind of piles by restoring good circulation of blood in the clogged, swollen parts. HKM-ROID is sold under a guar antee of satisfaction by St. Johns Pharmacy aud all druggists. Jr. 00 for 24 days' treatment. Dr. Leon hardt Co., Station B, Buffalo, N. Y., mails a free book describing it. First Christian Science Society: Sunday u a. m., Wednesday, at 8 p. m. Reading room open Tues day and Saturday from 2 to 4 p. m, All cordially invited to the services and reading room. Sunday service subject: "Ancient and modern nec romancy, alias mesmerism and hyp notism denounced." The following signals have been adopted by the fire department, in giving fire nlnrms, which will facilitate the effectiveness of the department and give the public n chance to locate the direction of the fire before leaving their hnmes.Tluts firemen will not be compelled to rush to the city hall when an alarm is given when the fire might be near where they reside. They can go direct to the blaze instead of the city hall: General Alarm Greatest noise possible. I Call for first nud second coin -1 panics (city hall) one stroke, p.iue then two strokes iu succession. No. 3 (.Near Catholic church) one stroke, pause, two strokes, pause, three strokes in succession. No. 4, (South St. Johns) one stroke, pause, three strokes, pause, four strokes In succession. No. s (North St. Johns) one stroke, pause, two strokes, pause, five strokes in succession. Recall three strokes, pause, three strokes. It would be well for every sub scriber to cut this out nud paste it on his bed post, so that when the nlnrm of fire is given it will only tnkc a moment to apprehend where it is located. The firemen have the system arranged In such u man ner that there is little danger of he coming confused. A Case of Arson Some malicious individual decid ed that he would like to see the Owl saloon go up in flumes Monday night, nud ns n means to this end, he procured a good sized can, filled it with gasolene, placed a gunny sack therein and attached a fuse to it. Locating this infernal machine at the rear of the building where combustion seemed most feasible, he touched n match to it nud made his getaway. This was nt 3:50 iu the morning, hut no too early to escape the eagle eye of Night Po liceman George Kiheridgc, who noticed it shortly after the blaze started and turned in the alarm. The fire luddies made a record time iu reaching the scene, aud while the smoke was so dense that it was difficult to discern where the fire really was, they very quickly sub dued aud extinguished it, The firemen never did better work than at this blaze. The damage is esti mated at $50. No clue to the mis creant has yet been obtained. Will Be Great Boon That the completion of the Pana ma Can 11 1 will mean millions of dollars to the fruit growers of the Pacific Northwest was the state ment of J. N. Teal iu an address to the State Horticultural society at its annual meeting. He believes the fruit grower will profit more by the the opening of the canal than the man engaged in any other in dustry, with the possible exception of the lumberman, although pro ducers generally will be benefited. Mr. Teal told of the reduced freight rates to the world that will follow when the canal is opened, while at the same time better rates will low er the cost of almost everything the horticulturist uses. Markets for fruit will be widened greatly be cause of cheapening of transporta tion. Mr. Teal estimates a saving of approximately $30,000,000 in freight charges to the. growers of the Northwest each year, GOOD ADVICE FOR ST. JOHNS PEOPLE People iu St. Johns who have con stipation, sour stomach or gas on the stomach, should use simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc, as compounded by Adler-i-ka, the new German appendicitis remedy. A SINGLF, DOSF, brings relief al most INSTANTLY because this simple mixture autisepticizes the digestive organs ana arums the im purities. Jackson & Thompson, duuggists. The first cargo of lumber to be used in the construction of the Pan ama-Pacific F.xposition buildings went from an Astoria- mill. The Pacific Northwest will probably supply mauy cargoes for this pur rose during the pre-exposition pe riod, Lost November 16, note dated Seattle, Wash., July 31, 1909, signed W. J. Rouse. Return to Review office. Reward. 3-p The St. Jolnm Commercial club j met in the city hall Monday even ing, nnd the sentiug enpneity was 1 inadequate to seat the number present. The time was tak en up in electing n permanent president, board of directors treas urer nnd temporary secretary, nnd nlso appointing several committees. Sixty-five new members were ndded to the roll, nnd $545 more pledged as donntions. The meeting proved that great interest is being taken , in the club, nnd there is u sincere , desire on the part of nil to make it one of the greatest and most effect ive organizations in the state. The meeting was called to order by temporary President K. C. Couch. The election of n perma nent president was one of the first, matters taken up. The names of I II. C reunell, Peter Atitzen nud Frank Test were suggested nnd placed In nomination. The former two declined to run, nud Mr. Test was made the unanimous choice of the members present. The following directors were elected: Peter Autzeu, C. U. Bailey, II. W. Botiham, Thomas Cochran, C. C. Ctirrin, A. Davis, F. P. Drinker, J. N. Kdlefseu, P. II . Kd lefscn, W. R. Hvnns, A. C. Gesler, J. F. Hendricks, A. R. Jobes, J. II. Johnstone, F. C. Kunpp, M G. Nease, II. C. Pennell, Cnpt. F. 1$. Smith, Frank Test, C. C. Wood house, Jr., V. W. Mason, C. R. Thompson, A. A. Lnrrowe, II. C. Schade, F. W. Valentine, J. F. Gllhuore, P. C. Stroud, S. L. Do hie, CIms. Fry nud I. B. Martin, making thirty iu nil. By virtue of n resolution adopted the hoard of directors were endowed with the power to elect officers, formulate by-laws nud look after the general management of the club. The meeting adjourned to give this board a chance to convene and elect officers, appoint commit tees, etc. President lest took the chair when the directors convened. Upon motion A. W. Murkle was selected to act us secretary until 11 perma nent one had been elected. John N. lid lefscn wns elected trensurer without opposition. the following were nppoluted as n committee ou quarters: S. L. Uobie, II. C. Schade, I. W. Val entine, A. A. Lnrrowe, C. C. Cur- rill, C. :. Bailey. M, G. Neuse, A. W. Davis nud Peter Autzeu were appointed n com mittee to seek n suitable permanent secretary. H. W. Bouham, M. G. Nease, H. C. Pennell, Chas. Fry were np x)!uted committee on by-laws. Next Monday night wns diguat- ed as the next meeting night, when the committee 011 by-laws believed they would be able to report, hollowing nre the new donations: Name Amount pur 1110, M. L. Holhrook $10 Peninsula Lumber Co 10 Mast St. Johns Laud Co 10 Johnstone Toggery 10 Peninsula Iron Works 5 S. H. Satterlee $5 flat. A number of others have promis ed donations, but have not yet decided 011 the amount they can afford to give, This makes a total of $2180 iu donations, besides 130 members at one dollar per mouth, Following are the new members taken iu since last week's report: R. W. Good, St. Johns Laundry Co,, S. II. Satterlee, N. J, Bailey, D. C. Lewis, J, II. Johnstone, V. W. Mason, A. M. Kssoti, F. C. Knapp, P, G, Gillmore, M. L.IIol brook, James Catto, C. G, Bock, Smith Hardware Co., John Noce, D. N. Byerlee, I. B. Martin, Chas, Fry, M. K. Kilkenny, Gustave Tetz, Robert Anderson, D. F. Hors man, A. II, Blackburn, A. B.Lind hoe, G. H. Schmeer, J. Rassc.Thos. Store, Kminett Maxfield, A. Sloan, H. L. Nutting, O. J. Gatzmyer, Fred C. Couch, J. T. Brooks, J. C. Brooks, Lou Williams, Marion Johnson, William Hurley, J, J. Htirlbert, Wallace Tiiulall, L. Har ding, O. M. Cornell, A. S. Benson, S. C. Norton, Columbia Iilectric Co., Henry Hendereon, Rev. G.W. Nelson, D. Tollman, A.M. Stearns, S. W. Orinany, C. J Muck, L. U. Rose, M. F. Tufts, Henry Muck, R. D. Jackson, W. H. King, A. R. Jobes, W. R, Uvaiis, W. M. Tow er, L. B. Chipmaii and Chas. Sa gert. Baraca Items Young man, aie you a stranger iu the city? If so come 10 o'clock Sunday morning and join the young men's Baraca class. You are a stranger here only once. The young men's Baraca class were entertained at the Laurels, Nov 16th as the jniests of Ryder Cor many. A splendid evening is the report of all present. Reporter. All members were present at the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday evening, witli the mayor presiding as usual. Little of much importance developed. T. II. Cochran asked for an ex tension of time ou the improvement of South Jersey street, owing to I weather conditions, but as the con sent of one ot the bondsmen was lacking the matter was held over for another week to have the omission supplied. An application for permission to place an electric sign iu front of Malloy & Brazee's saloon on Bur lington street was received nud IK-rniiKsion granted. A resolution to improve Gresham from Buchanan to Ida street was ndoptcd. Two routes for n roadway to the dry dock from Willamette boule vard having been presented, it was decided that the mayor, street com mittee, ctigit.ecr, president of the dry docks and the property owners interested meet this afternoon nud decide definitely upon the route. R. H. Mclutire objected to the wnter company placing n quantity of wood close to u lot for which he is agent, claiming that it injured sale of same. Matter was held over for n week. Two Chicago firms offered bids for $30,000 improvement bonds, one offering $311 premium nud the other $606. The former failed to enclose u check its evidence of good faith nnd ns requited iu the adver tised proposals, while the other failed to send certified check. Bates & Co. nud the First National hank offered n premium each of I75. The Peninsula bank offered par nud accrued interest. As it has been the expressed purpose of the city dads to favor local institutions, all things being equal, the bonds were nwnrded to the First National Bank. The Boy Scouts A good friend to boys, who wns n gotxl mother to two boys through all the years to houornhle, upright manhood, this week sent the scouts five dollars to finish lighting their barracks, The gift is the more highly prized coming from tills source, for the true scout will love his mother above nil others, nud because of her will love, respect and defend all womankind everywhere. Their lints nre off to the kind donor ou this occasion nud sincerely hope that sometime, iu some wny they may have nn opportunity to recipro cute tills favor. Scouts Butts nud McGregor have won the much coveted position of first class scouts. It is nu attain meiit to be proud of, but to be able to wear the badge with honor and distinction worthy of what it stands for unselfishness, helpful ness to others, the highest ideals iu social, political nud commercial life, clean games, clean dealings, clean living, under all conditions nud un der all circumstances will put the boys on their mettle, We hope to see these first two full-fledged scouts ever winning higher honors. The eyes of their fellows will be on them nud the esprit till corps will depend very largciy upon their fidelity to the principles of the scouts' govern ment. Scout Neil's fractured arm is rap idly recovering, but he is afraid he will be as lcfthaiided as a Beuja miiiite by the time it is well. Several of the scouts have passed from the tenderfoot to the second class grade; a list of the promotions will be given next week. The box social and dance given iu Bickucrhall last Friday evening by the IHite Dancing club for the benefit of Mrs. Lee Fortune and family was not nearly ns well at tended ns it should have been. The hall and lights were furnished free, Manager Sutton donating his servi ces free, and Miss Leah Walters of Portland, violinist; L. J. Liudseyof of the same city, violinist; Miss Laura Gallon, pianist and Dick Perriue, trombonist, also donated their services free. The gross pro ceeds amounted to $20.00 which will be turned over to Mrs.I'ortune "I do not believe there is any other remedy so good for whooping cough ns Chamberlain's Cough Remedy," writes Mrs, Francis Turpin, Junction City, Oregon. This remedy is unsurpassed for colds and croup. For sale by all dealers. The St. Johns Dairy Produce Co at 206 North Jersey, is now better able than ever to supply the wants of their patrons. Come ami see. Tulophoue Col, 19,1. ,23 1 The next number of the High , School Lyceum Course will be the 1 JRt wNI Boston Lyrics, which appear here the evening of December ath. This Is n high class eiiteilninineiit. which none should fait to attend. Now a National Bank The Peninsula Bank has now Ik?- come u full Hedged national bank nud will hereafter do business under the title, "Peninsula National Bunk." l itis institution has ever since its inception been one of the strougcflt nnd most substantial banks iu the state. When innny other banks were tottering nud failing sev eral years ngo, this institution held its own nud retained the ut most faith of the community. It has now become 11 iintlonal institu tion, iu consequence of which it is stronger Hint ever. The old offi cers have nil been retained, ns fol lows: President R. T. Piatt, Vice President F. C. Knapp, Cashier John N. l-dlefsen, Asst. Cashier Stanton L.Doblu. Opworth League Notes Next Sunday evening Iwitig til Inst Sunday of the Gyjwy Smith meetings, 110 uvuiiing service will be held nt the M. lr church, both the leagues nud church member who desire being (lerinitteil to at tend. Go early. Next Wednesday evening, Nov. 29, the league will hold n social nnd Blue J supper nt the home of II. W, Brice, Chicago nud No. Hnyee streets. The league has been Mt work for the last three week on this social and it promises to lie an other of the good times coming thin winter. To appreciate the refreelt incuts nud other thing, ymt will have to come nud get a copy of the menu, h) very body come. Pilceti range from one cent up. Titer I a limit. Philathea Class COM I? Whom? Itvery young lady iu town. When? Hvery Sun day morning at 100'cloek. Where? To the First Baptist Church. What for? To be a Philnthen and study the Sunday school Ieou. Why? Because we are interested in you. Who is Interested? All the mem bers of the Phiiatheu class. Hven the Barucu's are interested 1hkiu they don't want us to keep the class room. Reporter. J. J. Hurlburt left Wednesday evening for Sail Diego, California, nud will visit Mexico before coiuiuK back. He goes ou both plenmre and profit bent, taking lib, family that they may enjoy the Southern sunny clime witli him iu the winter while he hustles for his company, the Banker's Reserve, of Oiunha, which is just now opening up thnl country. Chamberlains Stomach nnd Liver tablets do not sicken or grijHf, mwl may be taken witli perfect safety by the most delicate woman or the youngest child. The old ami fee ble will also find them a niot suit able remedy for aiding and strength ening their weakened digestion nud for regulating the bowels. For sale by nil dealers. o C O. Woolsey, lately of Sail Francisco, has purchased the fur niture aud fixtures of the White House hotel, and has taken passe sion of same. Mr. Woolsey is an old timer iu the Willaiuotte valley, ro siding in the valley when titer were no bridges over the Wlllnnj ette at Portland nud the, Ilrtst S!ll .was a foret.