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THE ST. JOHNS RCVICW BY A. W. MARKLC At ItT 'AVrt MwttftftU Mrrt 4 ymA oatu tfr ' cur t iv ma. Subterlptlan arte St.Mpirytnr OMltrcd th rt fat tht IRiitiiTt It f dmhtfttl If Wttrr 1 '--dtwM He wade. At. John (rtt nlhmM nick to him to wmn Ut kimv mr wants snd Xaaws hw t jmrnsir km. lWt fwvt to Mt Mr Iwiw. Thin Hot )mM Ml, ImI fwr rMliMmt. St. Johiw vtrtcr-. howW lw very onrcful in th wlcctioti uf rouitty cnmtttiMttonrr. No other county of ficii in more important to the penin sula. Light ntr. whwwr term ex pire hihI who is Keeking re-election, lids lieen found wnntiHK- It is up to the ieorlc to kv thai n worthy MtccetMor Is el 1 own. United clTort thrown to the mewl woiiimiiiir cnn dldate is iiecvMry. Let us lie Mire of .1 good nmti for thin ioitiou. 4 The annexation (UcMion hns now been laid out cold. A jwtition dice presumably hy Portland or Portlam interests nuked thiit the case be rc opened. 1 he reasons given were that the Mireme court judges mis coiMtrucd the law, or the .spirit the frnmers thereof. The petition was gently retutned unanswered After coiislileiliit? the mutter for .several weeks in the first iustnnce the indues presumably resented the intimation thnt they didn't under Mnnd the law, even if the great city of Portland wns back of the nccns;: tion. The presidential race is growing warmer each day. From the pres cut outlook, Roosevelt will be the winner at the Chicago convention While he has become .somewhat distasteful to many republicans yet the rank and file apparently greatly prefer him to I aft. In hitter's only hope seems to be that the bit: interests and trusts will pull him out of the fitc. As elce tiou draws closer Teddy is ginning ground all the time. Any faidts or mistakes he may have made are be ing condoned ,aud it wouldn't bestir prising if he carties off the noiniiia tiou with ease, Liihollcttc has strong following, hut with the fore us against him it will be purely miracle if he wins, liryau could easily .secure the democratic uoin iimtiou had he gone after it, but he prefers to keep out of the race Wilson will likely secuie the noini nation, The race for sheriff is hitting a hot lmce. There are a number of good men after the iHwition, but the one that npiniils mot to us is W. C. North. We Iihvc known him for 11 iiumlwr of years and ad mire the man. Of tin exceedingly pleasant mid agreeable disposition "Hill" North makes friends easily, and he is always the Mime hearty genial, whole-Koiiled fellow. Mr North has forged his way from the roughest and the most humble em ploymcnt to a man of ability and a position of much rdiimnsihility. No word is heard In lusdliMNtragcmcut Hy reason of his long experience in the assessor s ollice lie is eminently and peculiarly fitted to fill the post tiou of slier III. That lie lias coiir ngu is evidenced by his public criti cism of the recent I. W. W. out ragas in l'ortlaud. Few candidate) would date to do that. That he is honest in proven by the fact that he refuse! to draw salary while waging his cauimigu, Mr. North is a manly man in all inspects, a man whom it is a pleasure to meet. No voter can uiuke a uiutako by voting for W. C. North for sheriff of Multnomah county. i The new council ban now taken ovur the city government, and the people are satisfied that it is in safe hands. 1 he former ollicials re-elect ed been have tried, and according to the verdict at the H)lls deserving of another term. Of the new olli cials, A. A. Muck, Mayor, has proven by hi former record 011 the council, to be a faithful official and to be depended ujkmi to do the right thing at the right time, hence his election with three other good men 111 the field making the most .strenuous fight for the position Attorney Perry C. Stroud, by the handsome vote he received, has th confidence of the community, and is sure to make good. I. l. Tauch has been tried as city treasttrer.atid the satisfaction he gave prevented any other candidate from making the race. With 1 anch in the held there was small hope for any other to be elected. Councilman J. 1C. 1 1 tiler is one in whom the people have the stipreinest confidence. 11 is former good record as councilman was remembered, and without mak ing a fight or asking for a vote, he received the largest vote of any. We consider him one of the very best councilinen St. Johns ever had. J. K. Jennings is a new man 011 the council, but has all the qualifica tions that go to make u good alder man. lie makes friends readily and keeps them. He has ever been a good booster for St. Johns and is n successful business man. Mr. Jennings can be relied upon to do! ft U thai ftf i.M ff4 Stories of Success HORACE aRHELEY r A tinr thnt Yrtn ltv hmt H ft 4 MM I mill t-ft)n ftf n tUllh ! Itnnua HRr li i th'ih nfft hi mm to .,r,rinttj lh ! Tl th 11 J II. Wka.ral .11.) If hnri lint Jlflr PMitu," Ihlo wit HMifi. T)f wk f rm. ixirrli it him I lira n It rather tbn Th Mail mam w)m Mirly IhibIh In aave If (airly on Ihs read to wimltt. , A aarlnKfl rcint It !Ur tlin th rfputl uf llB r innlr. 1h(iIi of on. ltlltr nml up wnM m tut lvl nml with Intri-iii rmrtimll mml-nnnHlly It it imrkM how your aavlnni r..n,iHi will InrrMH. Mmrt thy ont lomorrow thank 'outtrlf. 4 per cent interest on Suv- incs Accounts ond Time Certificates of Deposits. PIRST NATIONAL BANK St. Johns, Oregon Svi.VKSTHit 1'itTititsoN. Pres. A. K. Joints, Vice President I. 1. DkinkUk, Cashier C. H. KussitLt., Ass't Cashier Proposals lor Street Work tW afta 4 Mm iwrwWtK l tkr i m J4tfHwwUI AprM tft. it .- Vk i p In rtK- mtfi' i Mil in Mr Htwt IttNN tin- iwnrtwi't "Mf '1 tm 4rm t wntHlirrU i l Itm 4 TttBim'tl in IN Hi Mt ih m Wrt tit mmw N" )nl M tltr ltnw n tr , hHi t alwt mlitimn nt it rt M Intti,. mkI tWr itthaurtr n tln-rMi rtwtiwrr n hlr Tlw mlrt' i I t."U IMtMltpH haartib in JM-cntHalMr M Ith MIMmI MMik Hhhtt will In linn lakril n jimlkwPHl at Iklc nVn-r l th ! trtntt nl tWrttv M ..liH And Mt4 twilVMUtil MUt W rntM4Hx im i A hrimtv ha my irun inc m miMK liH nt Mntki' m HttHal if wint utk N ifiU f hHa illW iiilrrt Mntrw urciimtwMiim nv rrnim-i rin a lMivnM Ut thV BM.vitr A th ntv nl St lohnt. crttlAeit h a trMnniMhlr 'aink fnr h amitMnt niMt tt trn rr ri tit. of th aanfrmmtr nrtnnil. Tk tiKHt t refart mh) aHl all !! it hetrbv IWMMXttl. Ity imter f the city eaMHril. I'. A. RICH. Cfty Kcit1er. I'hWUIictI Ih the St. JitktM Heview March 3'), April s aHit n, tqu. A A. BAILEY -I OR County Commissioner If Elected St. Johns Will Get All It It Entitled To rii .vt I Hi his full duty at any and all times. The people have no fear of bad government under the regime of the new officials. There seems to be a feeling on the part of our clt i.eus to aid the new ollicials as much as possible, and the get to gether spirit was never more ttiaii- ifest than at the present time. Here s hoping that the present government will prove tlie best In the History of the city. While the new city dads have a lull in business, we would like to submit a proposition for their con sideration: On August 20, 1007 the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company, wlilcu mm iiccu doing business in bt. Johns without a city franchise, was granted one by the city council. That franchise contained certain provisions, which, unless complied with, renders the liaiichise null and void. One of these provisions reads: "Provided, that during the existence of this franchise the grantee or its' assigns shall not charge higher rental for the maximum rates now collected." If there is a man in St, Johns now iwyiug as low a rate for telephone service as he did in August, 1007, we would like to shake hands with 1 i tn mid coiigritulatc him upon his good fortune. In fact the hcrvicc has never been worth over one dot ar per month at least so we be lieve, We understand that the rate has been raised for residence ser vice from $1,50 to $ 2.25 per mouth, and business phones from $2,00 up as high as TH.00 per mouth since 1007. We contend that this com iwny or its successors nave by ex tortion loricneu aim iiuiiiiieu its franchise, and that all ieople in St, Johns who have paid more than the maximum rate existing in St. Johns n August, 1007, are entitled to a rebate of all the excess, which we elieve can be collected by law i'he company may attempt to hide under the claim that the"maxiiiiuin rates now collected" did not mean 11 St. Johns, hut the maximum rates collected by the company at any place, This claim is precluded rom the fact that the company had ieeu for several years prior operat tug in bt. Johns, and the people then knew what the maximum rate heie was. The city fathers did not contemplate the charges in any other locality. I lie initialise was given for St- Johns nud the conn cilmeii knew the rate then charged, which they attempted to tK-rpetuate by an iron-clad agreement with the company, which has broken this agreement and robbed the people, is our contention. Certainly the com pany was not losing money in 1007, and why with increased patronage it was necessary to largely increase the rates does not look good to the mortal of average intelligence. It is obvious that the company raised its rates because it felt that it could o so. It was not justified by the xpcitsc, when a dinky little conn try line with patrons far apart can turntsh better service and pay ex peuses on a 75-ceut per month rate. uive this your consideration, gen tlenien of the council. Leap Year, Girlsl Our photos first, the preacher afterwards. McDERMID'S Ilolbrook Hlock St. Johns, Ore. Solid Oak Dining Tabic wax finish .2-inch top, extends to 6 feet. 6 Solid Oak Dining Chairs to match Regular price of table and chairs is $27.00 Special Price - $21.60 Lace Curtains Reduced One-Third 75c to W.oo values 1-3 off the regular value St. Johns Furniture Company 1 Rubucrlbo for tlio Bt. Jolitin Rovlow itid keeji pcMou" ou the duluga of ho city. I 1 I Groceries Dry goods Shoe and Furnishings We sell only the very best in these lines and guarantee them in every particular. Special Prices still to be had Muck Mercantile Co. SOI S. Jersfiv ... I A choice assortment of DOG COLLARS ranging in price from 15c to 75c Now is the time you need dog col- Irtra lfft mnt'ii lit. It.ktll flltAfi (lit a I 111 I 1ft W IIIURb llll. lllki V. or concci any .,.! teleohones than ! - - . .. 1 a .. me m, Jonns Harness xnop i ATTENTION PLEASE The lllblc School of the FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST l thoroughly equipped to win M)uli to ChrUt nml to train them in ChrUtliui .Service, We wuut you, and you need iu. Sunday Service llihle School: 10 u. in. MoriilttK Service: n 11. in, Junior C. J l. in. V. V, S. C. H.:-7 p. hi. ltviuiKeliktlc Service: S n. m. Thurtl.y I'rnycrmeeUiig : p.m, Corner New York SI. and Willis Boulevard I NATHAN H. BIRD rupuulican Candida fok nomination for simitiw As a candidate for nomination for Sheriff of Multnomah County, I desire to make the following statements: First! If nominated and elected, I will feed the prisoners at the Courthouse and at Kelly Dutte at actual cost, and will make public the same, together with the actual cost of the entire office, including the profits made by the same. I will work for the flat salary provided by law and will account to the taxpayers for all the moneys and payments that conic into the olTicc.niid will turn the same over to the proper official. Give me a try out and .see what I will do. Second! I was born in this state and have raised and ed ticated my family in Portland. I have nothing to fear from my tiast record and am under no obligations to friend or foe. I am in a position, if elected to give the criminal element my closest attention, and will put forth a special effort to subdue vice and crime iu this city. The sheriff's office shall be my headquarters tit all times except when out on actual duty, nud the duties of said office shall have my entire time and attention. Third: I am a working man myself and have won the confidence of the business men of Portland. They are aware that my training is such that, if nominated and elected, I will give the leople an economic, impartial business administration, arid that I will greatly reduce the costs of the Sheriff's office to the tax payers of this county. N. II. BIRD. (Paid Adv.) 714 Front St. Central Market! ItOlllltOOK OLOCK See us lor (lie Choicest Cuts of the Rest Meats Obtainable. BLACKBURN, CHAMBERS & LOWRY Funeral Directors and Embalmers I'ortlnml Ollice ami Chanel St, Johns Office and Chapel Cor. KillhiKSworth Ave. & Klrby St. 418 North Jersey St. Phones: C 1133 Woodlawu 3306 Phone Col, jSj.Kei.Phoiie Col. 559 Ordrr filled and family Tradi Solldtcd. T. P. WARD, Proprietor. St. Johns Laundry aiN Constipation brings many nieiits in its train and it is the pri mary cause of much sickness. Keep your bowels regular madam, ml you will escape many ot the ihueuts to which women are sub ject. Constipation is a very simple tiling, out like some simple things, may lead to serious consequences. Nature often needs a little assist ance, iw when Chamberlain s Tab lets are given at the first indication, much distress and suffering may be avoided. Sold by all dealers. Thoroughly equipped for all kinds of laundry work and Up-to-date In every respect. Prompt and emcieut service guar anteed. Your patronage solicited. 1'OK KSTIMATKS ON PAINTING, PAPER HANGING and TINTING drop curd to 11. M. Sattcrlcc, St. Johns, Or. AI.I. WORK Gl AKANTKlit) How Is Your Title? Have your abstracts made, con tinued or examined at the Peninsu la Title, Abstract and Realty Co- Accurate work. Reasonable fees. II, Henderson, manager, 208 North Jersey, McDonald building. You set full weight and first quality at the Central market. Just try awhtlo. t t H t tf Htt ti f tt f f f f f f l l4 4 4 4 H 4 4 lumber: Rough, Dressed, Flooring, Finish, Slabwood ! Prompt Drj', Deliveries. Greeu, Quality Blocks, Guaranteed. Trimmings ST. JOHNS LUMBER CO. Phone Richmond 131 A GOOD BANK Is something more than a money making insti tution. The ideals by which conservative bankers j'udge their success are not expressed in terms of profits and dollars alone. A well managed bank is a public trust; its highest ideal is SAFETY, then SERVICE to customers, by which their affairs may receive a helpful inpetus. Such a bank is this one. Peninsula National Bank United States Depository Capital and Surplus - S57.O00.OO GET BUSY Jura -JHhmA 1 aaaalBBBBBBBI We carry a Complete Line of Gar den Tools and Seeds. SPRAYING TIME Are you going to spray your trees? We have the goods Lime and Sulphur Solution Orwood Fruit Spray Arsenic of Lead Also Sprayers, Tree Pruners and Pruning Shears ST. JOHNS HARDWARE CO. ELECTRIC CENSUS OF ST. JOHNS In order to secure the necessary stalls ticat information regarding electricity iu Portland and vicinity, we have engaged a large number of high school boys, carefully chosen and recommended by their princi pals, to assist our regular force in making a liottsc-todiousc canvass of the entire city. These young gentlemen will visit your homes and places of business. And we hope the result of their efforts will lead to point ing out methods for the improvement of the service. It is our aim to give St. Johns the very best electric service possible, and for that reason a census of the users and present non-users will be of great assistance. We respectfully solicit your kind co operation in aiding those young men iu their work. Kncli representative will carry a credential curd signed by the Sales Manager of the Company. Portland Railway, Light & Power Company 7th and Alder Street FRED W. PRASP No. 123 on the Bollot Republican Candidate FOR COUNTY CLERK PLATFORM Flat salary per Oregon Code. Fees for Declaration of In tention 1111(1 Citizenship papers and all other fees or emolu ments to the County. Money to be placed in banks endorsed by County Court; in terest thereon to the County. Supplies purchased in Mult nomah County. The establishment of an In formation desk for the benefit of alt the people. I'aiJ AiivtttUtmcnt SBBBB 'HBlBe BBLBbC U"bB5uBBm aaaaaaaaaaaK. '-..')ttBBBHw2BBB laaaaaaaaaaaaU ''jBViyBHl laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaBl tMtF IBSu iaiaiaiaiH v3biMi BftBiMI MNHLjacrSll EultU. CHAS. H. SKEWES Republican CauJktate (or CORONER No. 135 on Ballot Mr- Skewe it a personal friend of mine and I have hit promite, if elected to the office of Coroner, he will hold all violent death inquetti of St. Johna people at St. Johnt, according to the wUhei of the fam ily, and under no circumttance will he caute the body to he removed to Portland, ai has been done heretofore. Your vote for him will be in the interest of St. Johns people, A. H. BLACKBURN. ruIJ Advertisement CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION ON THE REPUBLICAN TICKET FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT county from 1696 till 1900 former principal of Portland Businesa Col lse Believing myself well qualified for the office. 1 ask the support 01 all who favor continuous advancement along broad educational lines. H. HENDERSON McDonald Bldg.,208 Jersey. Real Estate, Loans. Insurance Abstracts of Title Prepared. Accurate Work Guaranteed.