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ii ST. JOHNS REVIEW IT'S NOW UP TO YOU ToiuWrlb for THIS l'ixr All the newi while It It newi Ii our motto. Call In and enroll (JET IN THE HABIT 01 idmtUInt In THIS Pert tndyofl'llntt-f rttrttlt, lit i tin ( once n4 Ittp rlfht III J Devoted (o (be Interest! of the Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOL. 8 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1912. NO. 23 Happenings of a Day I started for St. Johns Friday, March 29, at 10 a. in. Took the street car, went around the loop and was to get off at Burr street and so informed the conductor. He said he would stop, then straight way forgot it. After some time I asked him if we were near Burr street. He owned up that he had forgotten, and we were ever so far past it. So he stopped the car and I got off to find what was lost. I started across lots toward the river to Mrs. Hewitt's, which was my destination. After quite a time of, walking, I met a man and asked directions, He said I was in Port laud yet but pointed the direction I had to take. After a time I came to a mnn working In his garden, told him my trouble. He said: can point out the roof," and started on; but before I reached that roof I came to an impassabl gulf, or gully, and had to hunt 1 bridge. But, as the longest lane has an cud, I finally arrived there quite ready to rest after my long walk. The trip made me think of wnat nad Happened over Go years ago. I w.is not six years old at mat lime. Mother scut me on an errand, for what I do not now re member. Wc had not been long from New York, but was at that time in St. Paul, Minn. I soon found that I did not know where I was, so I commenced to cry and a woman who had been to a store overtook me. She nsked me what was the trouble. I told her I did not know wltcrc mother was, so she took mc by the hand and wc soon arrived at her home. She sat mc on n chair and gave mc a slice of bread, butter and molasses, and after I commenced to cat, she un did her bundle which held a red table cloth. She then commenced to'tneasure the table. She then asked mc my name. I told her Hannah Catherine. I also told her I was named for my two grand mothers. Then she asked mc my father's name. I told her that also. She then asked me where I lived, I told her wc didn't live, we were boarding. Then she asked what were the people's names where we boarded. So 1 told her. She then said: "Why, I can take you there." So she washed my hands and face, as they needed it after that molas ses and those tears. She then took me to where I boarded, My next time of getting lost was when a schoolmate and I went eldcrbcrryiug. When it was time to go home we lost the direction, but soon found a house and the wo man was just taking the bread out of the oven. Say, who don't love warm bread ? She cut one loaf, got some butter and two bowls of milk. We did full justice to the lunch and by that time had rested. After thanking her she pointed out the direction and we were soon home again. These happenings of long ago came into my mind on my attempt to find Burr street. I have read of "lost in London," and "lost in New York," but it is no small mat ter to get lost in St. Johns, and if every lot I saw staked off that day was built on, there would be a city that might compare with New York somewhat. I arrived at Mrs, Hew itt's just as she was raising the flag, your flag and my flag the "Red, White and Blue." We soon had lunch, and I had warm bread and butter (we had a bountiful lunch with the bread and butter.) So you see my three times of getting lost, bread and butter wus at the eud of my trouble each time. So I am thankful for what I received each time. Soon 20 or more of our W. R. C. came, and after spending a very pleasant afternoon and eating again (I should say feasting again) we, of course, visited some, too, as socia bility and conentment go hand in band. We were quite a happy family, and while so happy had our pictures taken; but the time to part came all too soon, aud as the best of friends must part, we said our good-bye's and returned to our several homes. Mrs. H, C. McCollum, press cor. Baraca The Young Men's Baptist Baraca Bible Class meets every Sunday at 10 a. m. Come and join us. B. S. Hoover and son-in-law, Mr. Monday, left last week for North Powder, where they will open a first class meat market. No one knows better than Brother Hoover how to slice the juicy steak, or select the animal that can be manufactured into the most delect able "eats." We hope that abund ant success awaits them. The Last Call It is hoped everyone is keeping in mind the proclamation of Hx-Mayor Couch to clean up the city tomor row. As this is a matter intended for the good of the whole commun ity, there should be no hesitation on the part of each and every person to comply with the proclamation, which has the unqualified endorse ment of the city council, the Com mercial club aud the Ladies' Aux iliary, and may wc not add of every public spirited citizen. The city should be made clean aud kept clean, for reasons that arc obvious to every person who values its pres ent and future welfare. If for no other reason, that it would be more attractive. But there is even a greater consideration, namely: the matter of health. A clean, well kept city means a healthy city, aud that is something the value of which you cannot estimate in dol lars and cents. Wc itvc tn an age of sanitary improvement, kpidem ics have been trnccd to certain well deuued causes, stagnant pools or tin cans aud the like; decomposed vegetation, garbage and debris gen erally. Remove the cause aud you prevent the otherwise disastrous result. Kvcry tin can with its rem nnnt of the vegetable or other arti cle it originally contained, every accumulation of rubbish and its disease-breeding germs; every speck of garbage with its malaria aud typhoid-ladcued disease, all arc a source of contamination aud nox ious, deadly poisons, which endan ger thc'licnlth aud lives of the peo ple. Viewed from this stand-point s any further argument needed? A question of such vital welfare aud well-being to the pcoplc.should certainly appeal to them, aud there is no doubt that it docs. The peo ple of St. Johns all the people of all classes, conditions aud circum stances, will, wc arc sure, give this important, this vital question, a prompt aud careful consideration, and will clean up willingly, con scientiously and completely. It is their persoual interest to do so, as that of the community at largc.Thc people of St. Johns will be true to themselves aud loyal to the city aud its best interests in this case, as they have in the past. The spirit is abroad among the people, and the request will be obeyed to Clean up I ci.kan ui1! CLEAN UP!!!. All of which is i'ok nut cjood or St. Johns. Birthday Shower On the afternoon of April 1,1912, goodly number of W. R. C. of II. B. Compson W. R. C, with six members of the G. A. R., 30 all told, met for a birthday surprise on our Past President of the W. R. C, Mrs. Barnard. The day was pleas ant, yes, beautiful and the post cards were all right, so also were several other birthday gifts, aud as for the lunch, how can I describe t? I will simply have to call it a feast of good things that wc did full justice to, aud to crown all, there was u birthday cake. A grand one; that is, the looks were grand, but we didn't eat our pieces when t was cut. We couldn't, because April 1st cakes are to look at, not to eat. Appearauces were every thing in this case. Of course, wc lad lots of merriment over the af fair. Shortly afterward we all ad- ourned to the lawn and had our pictures taken, but could scarcely stop our talking long enough to have it done. Finally the deed was accomplished, aud as it was time to wend our way homeward we wished them good day. After wishing Mrs. Barnard many more birthdays, we left our friends, Mr. and Mrs Barnard, to talk over the the afternoon's doings and to rest. Press Cor, Of Course it Pays A. C. Gesler ran a three-liner in the Review, and sold a house and lot. It cost him 15 cents for the ad. W. H. Warner has had a lot aud house placed with the real es tate men for sale for six years. He decided to try the Review. A four- liner was inserted. The second is sne brought a purchaser. J. J. McCann wanted a couple of boys to learn the plumbing trade. He had small local inserted, wanted it run twice. After its first appear ance he came to the office and said: 'For heaven's sake, take that ad out. My place is besieged with boys." Other instances might be cited, but these are sufficient to show that it pays to advertise in the Review. For Insurance see F.W.Valentine Will Taft Be Deserted New York, March 27. That President Taft will be deserted by the men now backing him fot the (residential nomination, is the pos tivc declaration made today by James J. Moutaguc, Washington correspondent of the New York American, aud probably one of the best informed men on national af fairs. Writing from Washington, he says: It would surprise no supporter of William H. Taft, save William II. Taft himself, if the bosses who arc now behind him went into the. Chicago convention behind some other man. Indeed, if there were a precedent in American politics for the recall of a candidate, Mr. Taft would now be 111 imminent danger of being put out of the race before he is fairly in it." The reasons arc obvious, It has been demonstrated beyond qucstiou that the voters do not want Taft for president. The most of the del cgatcs that he will get arc the steam-rolled variety which comes from the South, where there will be no republican electoral votes. The only two states that have spoken in primaries, Oklahoma aud North Dakota, went overwhelm ingly against him. Colorado.Utah, Washington, Oregon and California will all be against him. Tlie.se arc known facts. In them Mr. Taft's backers read certain de feat if they go to the polls with him, and they have become grave ly disquieted. Bosses don t like to back losers. Taft suits them, and he suits the in terests they represent. But as a beaten candidate he will be of no possible use to them or to the inter ests. The generally admitted certainty of his defeat has scared the men who have been shouting the loudest for him. Just now there is nothing to do but keep him in the lime light as a delegate collector. His office is needed in gcttiug the votes into the convention. He must be kept in ignorance of the real sentiment of his party to- waul him, aud to keep him from kicking over the traces he musfuot be told how unpopular he really is. Sun. For School Superintendent Portland, Ore., April 9, 1912. Editor Review: Please grant mc space in which specially to commend Professor A. P. Armstrong for the office of school superintendent of Multnomah county. it has been my good fortune to be a friend and acquaintance of Professor Armstrong for more thau quarter of a century. During all these years, he has been engaged in school work; as country teacher, city principal, managing proprietor, and county superintendent. He has made good as an educator, un derstands school needs, is a believ er in "how well," and should be nominated and elected to the office he seeks. Knowing Professor Armstrong as do, and his splendid qualifica tions from having beeu associated with him in school work, I hope to see him nominated aud elected as superintendent of Multnomah coun ty. This will be a long step in the direction of better schools, and rap id advancement along broad educa tional lines. W. C. Alderson. Paid advt. In Memorium Gone hotne.Clarissa Lathrop.who left us March 23, 1912, to be with her Savior and the loved ones goue before. May her children and grand children all meet her in that home above to spend with her a happy eternity. And we, the W. R. C, may we emulate her in her example of loyalty and in wishing to do right. May her cheerfulness and hopefulness be as a beacon to lead us onward and upward. May we heed these lessons of right thinking and living, so that when we, too, are called, we can give her our band as she welcomes us in that home we all have hope and faith to see. The flush will fade from cheek and brow; The sweet smile wane and die; The freshness leave the coral lips; Tears dim the brightest eye. Youth, beauty, hope and happiness, And love may die at last, But the heart will keep its memo ries, Till life itself be past. Press Cor. Work (or a Greater St. Johai. City Officials Installed Tiie new city ofTicinls were in stalled Monday evening, all taking the oath of ofiice except J. W. Da vis, who was out of, the city. Af icr mc oauis were naminisiercu ov --.I.- J. .!.... . ad Recorder Rice, Mayor Couch turned over the reins to his successor, A. A. Muck. The new mayor then stated that the election of president: I believe that the schools should of the council was in order. The educate in those things that pertain names of J. E. Hillcr, P. Hill, and.to 'Livinc'and to'makimra Livimr r. w. vuiuiiiuic, nuii: piuccu 111. nomination, Mr, Hill, however, de t nr i r-1 ; .. I . .1 ... clining the honor. A vote was, then taken, Aldermen Hillcr and Valentine, the two nominees, two to two. A second aud a ballot was taken with the result. A suggestion was made that a coin be flipped, was done and Mr. Valentine third same then I'M. a 111a was given the choice. He chose "heads," but "tails" turned up Mr. Hillcr was then declared elect ed. The mayor then announced the following committees for the year: btrccts and Docks J. v. Davis, F. W. Valentine, P. Hill. License J. Ii. Hillcr, G. L. Per- rinc, I). l Horsmau. Water and Light J. E.Jcuuiiigs, J. W. Davis, J. Iv. Hillcr. Finance P. Hill, F. W. Vulcn tine, J. W. Davis. Health and Police -G. L. Per- rinc, J. E. Hillcr, D. F. Horsmau. Liquor License I'. W. Valen tine, P. Hill, J. E. Jennings. Buildings and Grounds D. F. Horsmau, G. L. Pcrrine, J. E. Jen nings. Adjournment then took place un til the following evening. Why These Placards Why, oh why these many placards That are tacked on every fence, On the sides of vacant buildings Aud each place of prominence? They are pasted on each billboard Aud nrc nailed on every pole; They are stuck in every window And in every vacant hole. They arc posted on the highway Aud are spiked to every tree They are scattered on the pavement With n lavish hand and free. They arc spread thru every county In our grand and glorious state; They are seen by every roadside, lacked to every farmers gate. In each ward aud in each precinct, In city, vale aud town; These mysterious bits of pasteboard On every hand abound. They display appealing' faces-- Paces sober, solemn, grave, Faces scowling faces smiling, Faces timid faces brave. Now why I ask these placards bpread broadcast this time year? of Ah, methinks the reader guesses That election time is near. Exchange. Would Make Good T. J. Kreuder, the Progressive Candidate for County Commission er, is No. 108 011 the ballot. T. J. Kreuder, who resides at 430 Powell Valley Road, was bom tn Wisconsin, and is of (jcrniau parentage, Thirty years ago he emigrated with his parents to Ore gon, and for the past 20 years lias been engaged in the manufacture of horse collars. Therefore he realiz es what it means to us when we in sist on buying MADE IN ORE GON goods, aud has a full appre ciation of what is meant by the slo gan: "Protect our industries and the home," Having been iu the manufacturing business for so ma ny years has given him a thorough business training, giving him the qualifications for a good guardian of busluess attairs ot the county, aud would help stop any grafting and leaks, and lighten the burdens of the taxpayers. There is no doubt but that many fortunes have beeu drawn from the county by misman agement, non-vigilance, favoritism and other meaus, and all at the ex pense of the taxpayers. Mr. Kreu ger is well posted on public mat ters, being an old resident, and is an ardent advocate of the good roads movement. By a Friend. Paid advt. For Sale Four lots 50x88 with alleys, otie block from postoflice, faces on Fessenden street. All im provements iu and paid for. Price $800 each: $100 down, balance $10 per month with 7 per cent interest on deferred payments. Best bar gain in St. Johns. McKinney & Davis, Henderson for Supt "The wealth and happiness of a community,"says G.W. Henderson, "must be determined by the skill. dexterity and judgment with which I . : 7 r u inr nnn ti.it. n, . it,.. r..t , nivc ntimln.r nf nmn nmnim.mt :.. , useful labor nml tim urn n ,.,. . iiloved. i ... . : " . Wc should educate away from lux ury and idleness to plain living and usefulness as a means of happiness. The superintendent of schools should be a practical school man, and should have no business, pri vate school or literary relations to interfere with his work. I have been identified with pub lic education, iu both high school and grammar work, for 20 years. My policy is is: Closer organiza tion aud closer supervision of school work. If nominated and elected to this office it shall be my study so to con duct nllairs of the office as to unite the highest degree of economy to the tax payer with the greatest efficiency aud energy on the part of the teachers and pupils. I shall devote all of my time aud energy to educational work. Words for ballot: "Economy, elhcieucy, energy, progress. Pre queut visits to schools. Constant help to teachers." Note.- -'By economy to taxpay ers' I tlo not mean low salaries for teachers. I believe iu good teach era, well paid." (I'nlil AilvcrtUctiicnt) Waldemar Seton Waldemar Seton, candidate for Circuit Judge, Department No. .1, was born iu 1865 and came to Ore gon in 1890, and has lived iu Port laud ever since. He has practiced law actively for 16 years iu all the courts. Was Deputy District from 1897 to 1898, and Assistant U. S. Attorney 1900, ntul Justice East Portland District from 1902101906. Is now member of the Executive Board of the city of Portland. Was married in 1893 to Dottle M. Hurl hurt aud has two children. All his interests arc iu Oregon. He is a member of the Elks, Artisans, Liu uea, Bar Association of Oregon and the Bar Association of Multnomah county. His slogan: Justice with out delay. Right before might. One standard for nil. l'M Aiht John Ditchburn Republican candidate for Circuit Judge, Department No. 4, came to Oregon a sailor; was n member of lifeboat crew at Ft, Canny: assist ed iu building Tillamook Rock Lighthouse; wus a fisher man, long shoreman aud worked for Louis Nicolui iu a sawmill; was admitted to the Bar in 1888 and has practiced ever since in all the courts of Ore gon, Washington aud of the United States. "If elected," he states, "I will obey the law; I will enforce the law, as the people have made the law. I believe in the recall, iu the Oregon system, and that sex alone should not disfranclii.se. That there are enough judges if they will change the system aud work harder, I will be Judge for all the people not for lawyers only." 1-314 AUT. Voters of St. Johns and Vi cinity I wish to thank you for your loy al support in the past and advise you that I am now seeking the of fice of Secretary of State. There is wide field for work connected with that office. Most of you know my record here, it you do not, take the pains to make inquiry of some one who does. Frank S. Fields. l'.ld Adv. Bookkeeping, Etc., Student or Business Alan. Short practical instructions by Public Accountant. Few Lessons. Mail. Successfully taught 14 years. Qualifications guaranteed in 1 mouth for positions. Assistance. Highest reference from people hold ing positions. Request particulars. The Home Bookkeeping Instruc tion Co., 502-511, S wetland Bldg, Portland, Ore. In cases of rheumatism relief from pain makes sleep and rest pos sible. This may be obtained by ap plying Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale by all dealers, For Good of St. Johns CLEAN UP THE CITY A clean city means a healthful and attractive city. We want neonle to locate and invest in St. Johns, mid should do our best to give it an inviting appearance. With this object in view the Commercial Club and Ladies' Aux iliary earnestly request all the people of St. Johns to ac tively aid in the clean-up movement and promptly comply with the following PROCLAMATION Whereas, the Commercial organizations of our city and the city council, as well as a large bodv of our citizens uiu uusirous ol placing our cny in inau wnoiesome and san itary condition consistent with its matchless location and surroundings, and to this end have petitioned me, as the executive ollicer of our city, to appoint some day to be set apart for the purpose of cleaning and beautifying all grounds, both public and private, within the limit of our city. Now, therefore, I, K. C. Couch, as mayor, do proclaim and appoint Saturday, April 13th, 1912, as a day to be observed by all our citizens by the cleaning, beautifying and placing in a sanitary condition all streets, alloys, lots and grounds, both in front and rear of all buildings, and to this end do ask the earnest co-operation of every citizen, with the intent and purpose that our city may be come a more wholesome abiding place, and that others may thereby bo induced to share their lot with us. Done at the city of St. Johns, Oregon, this 21st day of March, 1912. K. C. COUCH, Mayor. ' This request should certainly appeal to every public spirited citizen because of the benefit it means to the en tire community. Collect all the tin cans, debris, garbage, refuse and rubbish of every description at a place conveni ent to the street where it will be called for and taken away Saturday. April 13th. It can bo handled easier and quicker if put in boxes, sacks or barrels which you may have no further use for, and therefore need not be returned. Let everybody "get busy" for the good of St. Johns. I crn.. m-j- niUo":A.y ty?wy. Housu Office LUUUiy llltt mUUe UUUUI A. V. LofTcrty has made good. Oregon's Progressive Congress man deserves a second term, and all indications point to his nomina tion by a large mujority. Congressman Lafferty is on the A W. LAFFURTV Oregon's Progressive Congressman. job all the time. He is constantly working for the interests of the jieo- )le iu his district, and .so confident s he that his fidelity will be recog nized that he is sacrificing his own interests by remaining at his post while his opponents are doing all iu their power to turn the voters against him and prevent his return to Washington. 1 ho three largest daily papers in Portland have combined against Congressman Lafferty, aud refuse to publish a word about his effect ive work iu Washington. But the leaders iu the senate nud house of representatives recognize him, and Speaker Clark, Senators Borah and Chamberlain, and many others have sent him letters aud messages of commendation. The following re ceived by Congressman Lafferty from Champ Clark, speaker of the house of representatives, aud Vic tor A. Murdock, insurgent con gressman from Kansas, are sam ples: Hon. A, V. Lafferty, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. Dear Lafferty: I want to congrat ulate you on the good work you have done toward getting the three year homestead law through the house. This will be a great benefit to the country iu helping to keep our good citizens in this country in stead of having them emigrate to Canada. The people of the West should feel that iu you they have a friend who always has their in terests at heart. Your friend, Champ Clark. Building, Washington, I). C. jiy dear ,Mr. i.ollerly: l.ut ine congratulate you upon the passage through the house of the throe year homestead measure. It is gratifying to know that the work you put in on the .subject had a re sult that is so often wanting to crown legislative effort. Thure must be mi added degree of satis faction to you in the circumstance that leading xirtlciimtlou iu thu mat ter of legislation of thin clmractur In not often vouchsafed a niteiiilwr in his first term. Your truly, Victor Murdock. Representative 8th Kaunas District. Congratulatory letters of similar import have boeu receivud from Representative Wm. D. Sternum, fiom the 7th California dUtriet, formerly Mayor of Los Aintelu; Senator Win. IS. Borah of Iduho; Senator Geo. K. Chamberkiu of Oregon, nud former governor of the state; and Representative M. P. Kinkead from the 6th Nebraska District, formerly circuit judge. I'.n.t IKht. Happy Birthday Surprise The ladies of Oregon Grniw Cir cle W. of W. nud Htm Tewtple of Pythian Sisters, broke into tlte home of Mr. and Mrs II. W. Hrten, 214 Chicago street, Friday avail iug, April 5th, bringing all kinds of good eats and jolly face. So complete was the stirpriiw that Mrs. Brice was found wrapiwd iu peaceful .slumber, dreaming that she was sixteen instead of twtm years old that day. After a merry time iu which all engaged iu many youthful sports and games, a splendid lunch whu served, aud all took their dispartum, leaving as a memento of the occa sion a beautiful cake set, a present to Mrs. B. Those present weru: Mr. and Mrs. J. 1. Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Vincent, Mr. aud Mrs, I. K. Smith, Mr. aud Mrs. Lee Tollman, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kssou, Mr, aud Mrs. L, P. Clark, Mesdamcs K. A. Harrington, Com Hinds, T. I). Condon, 15. D. Bu cher, B. S. Hoover, Uffa Beam, Marguerite Buery, Alice Weimer, J, C. Atkiu, lCmtna Beam; Missus Buclah Beam, Opal Weimer, Agues Vincent, Kva Kd wards, Anna Brice; Mr. Howard Brice, Mr. aud Mrs. H. W. Brice. For Sale Six lots, all extra size, between Tyler and Polk streets, improvements in, can sell cheap. Terms, $io cash, balance $io pur month, 7 per cent iuturuist, Bugt residence district. McKinney ii Davis, ifitf