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THE ST. JOHNS REVIEW BY A. W. MARKLE Published Every Friday At 117 West Burlington Streot. Commercial Ciub Thk Rkvikw Is entered nt post office in Snlnt lohiis. Oregon, ns iimil tnnttcr of the second clnss under the Act of Con rfrcss of Mnrch 3, 1879. OfflcUl Ntwipiper of tbt OU7 of St. Jotuu. Subscription prloo $1.00 per yonr. The ilcnth of Homer Davenport, tlic rent enrtoonist, is n great lss to Orecon. for he was one of the best boosters the state hnseverhnd. Irom the humblest bediming lie forced his way to the front rowns n cartoonist, with no superiors. 1 Primary election registration is cettinc to be regarded with less favor all the time. The purpose of the Australian ballot system is to obtain the greatest degree of sec recy possible. et before the pri maries all voters must swear their allcciance to either one party or an other. An independent voter has to declare his preference to one party or another before he can reg ister. The idea of the Australian system Is thus defeated. Democrats have been known to register as Rep ublicans, and vice versa, in order that they may vote at the primaries for some candidate they have a pref erence for. Voters under the law really perjure themselves when they do this, yet it is done right along, Hut it should not be necessary to commit perjury in order to gain a degree of secrecy in voting. Hie primary law should be dimmed in this respect, and the sooner the better. It seems strange how a commun ity as a whole will complacently pay out good money that might be avoided, while individually the same expenditure would create 11 feeling of holy honor. The city dock is an instance of community extravagance. Were It an iudi An enthusiastic meeting of the St. Johns Commercial club was held Wednesday evening. A por tion of the time was taken up in perfecting arrangements for holding the sweet pea show and regatta, and appointing the various committees. President of the Good Roads asso ciation, C. T. Prall, and Phil S. Hates, publisher of the Pacific Monthly and also president of the State Jiditorial association, were present In the interest ot good roads. A stercopticon machine and opera tor accompanied them. About 200 splendid views of Oregon were shown, and explained by Mr. Dates. Messrs. Prall and Hates gave inter estlug talks concerning the roads situation that were both interesting and instructive. A good attend auce was in evidence. Following are the various committees np pointed to take care of the details connected with the July events Hxcclitivc Committee- H.h.Pen nell, H. lf. Crawshaw, A. A. Muck, C. II. Hovel, K. C. Couch, J. N. Kdlefscn, Thos. Atitzen. Sweet Pea Show C. C. Currin, A. C. Oesler, C. II. Hoyd, W. R. livens, A. A. Muck.C. li. Andrew, a. W. Rogers, Ladies Auxiliary. Decorations II. W. Honhani, II. W. Ormandy, C. R. Thompson, Ous Salniond, A. W. Davis, G. Velcy, T. D. Condon, C. S. Mc gill, C. 15. Smith, A. S. Scales, John Noce, J. T. Hrooks, Chas Asper, I. I,. Hancock, Chas. bngcrt Pascal Hill, Chas. A. Pay, A. C. Gesler, Ladles Auxiliary. Music C. 15. Hailey, Dr. H. I. Ratnbo, !. A. Rice, W. R. livens, P. C. Stroud, li. V, Wilson. frausportatloii -Peter Atitzen, P. II. Iidlefsen, 0. M. Cornell, T II. Cochran, W. S. Gillmore, Copt. I li. Smith, J. S. McKinuey, S. W. Hugbec. Hndges T. J. Monahaii, Dnuiel Will!auison,J.lGillinore,Dr.Jayiie. Industrial Uxiili.lt A. I.nrrowe, Peter Autzen, A. R. lobes, C. II. Stories of Success FRANK A. VANDERLIP norn on ft fnrm an hour's ride from Chi en bo. l-'rank A. Vnntlorllp was loft fnthorloss when 12 years old. At 16 ha was nn nppron tlco In a ma chine shop. Tho mrnnlng ot an education came to him with Krcat force, and whlln ho tolled ho studied from men and books. Without tho ndvantago of a high iichool training ha was ablo to rass the ontranco examinations nt ho University of Illinois, and by strict economy ho had saved enoutth to pay tho expenses of the nrst year, lie secured a position ns sten ographer, worked nn a reporter and emerged In four years with a su- Cnrlor mental equipment for tho attlo of tiro. I-'rank Vnmlorllp always did moro than was expected of him until his Industry nnd nhlllty attracted tho nttentlon of men 'of largo nffalrs. Whllo stilt a very young man ho was mado n controlling factor In tho National City linnk, tlia largest bank In tho United Htntes. No young man can say that ho cannot toko ndvantngo of an educa tion. Opportunities nro many for tho boy who will save. Now fs tho tlmo to start If you would Insuro your future. A dollar starts nn account In thU bank. Add to It ns you can. 4 per cent interest on Sav ings Accounts and Time Certificates of Deposits. FIRST NATIONAL BANK St. Johns, Oregon Syi.viistkk Pkti.hson, Pres. A. R. Joints, Vice President I". P. DuiNKitit, Cashier C. H. Rt'ssitu., Ass't Cashier 'Notice of Cost of Improvement vldual possession 1 the most strenuous Carter, C O. Hock, N. J. Hailey, thing. And then curse lillC( St r j)ol)iC( I)ri n.o. Hrown, make you some special prices ?7ilVln "'"S: IA,?,,1,re,,f.1, 011 I'ARGB PANORAMIC . . 10 stunt a 0. J. Oiitzmyer, J. I'. Gillmore, G. , dock. Yet we get right 011 Wt Overstrcct, I). V. Ilorsninu, of your Home, Mill, I'actory, endeavors would be put forth to place It in shape for tcuantcy and no stone left unturned to secure a tenant in order to avoid or take care of the $4000 yearly expenditure Yet we, as a city, sit back with fold ed hands and murmur: "We can't do nnythinir." And then and cu Iniitors public our dignity and scornfully reject any proHsal to sell this expensive luxury. Tills Is the difference be tween municipal ami Individual possession. Individually we try to help ourselves, but colleetivelv we let the other fellow do it, and damn if it Is not done ncconlliiu to our notions. Why is it that we let such 11 deep lethariiy ovvicome us, and collectively act like a lot of children so fur as business acumen is concerned? It has gotten m that if one casually remarks that some tiling ouuht to be done toward oe ciipauey of the city dock, that he Is answered with 11 tuinrt of profound disgust. Get out in 11 crowd and make such a remark, and the lire of withering scorn directed at you will make you quickly subside. Yet we believe the dock occutHiticy and removal of the burden connected with It is far from imixMtiible. All II. W. Ritchie, I,. I). Jackson, R. P. Douglass, W. A. Henuett, II. li. Harris. Publicity and Prlntliiu lg V. Crawshaw, A. W. Markle, I'M. h Stockton. Public Comfort 1 W. Vnlcii- Property Owners Mill.Factory and Foundry Owners of St. Johns, Oregon For the next 15 days, I vi Foundry or Groups. Listen! These arc no com . mou puotograpus, out tit largest Moving Pictures there W. S. Kcllot-K, I,. J. Wright, Ray Davis, I.udies Auxiliary. Reception A. A. Muck, Dr. J. McChesuey, P. J. Ketteiihofen, W. II. kiui;, J. II. Johnstone, I.. It. rii muni, u' i M'n.vi.r n r. Helimeer, A. II. Hlackbliril, Rev. "inue, in your Met v.ti: iicri: G. W. Nelson. I C. Couch, Iu- in St. Johns. .H....I A I men n.Miiiiiy. I'iiiauce K. C. Couch, A. A .MUCK, I. i. I'.dieiSCII, U. 11. KIIS sell, C. I?. Hailey, N. 15. Ayer, V C. Knapp, P. Auten. II. W. Hon ham, W. R. Kveus, Thos. Cochran, J. J. Ilurlbert, P. II. Iidlefsen, 1 I). Condon, Thos. Glover, C. C. Currin, W. Tuidall, R. I). Jackson, M. I,. Holbrook, J. It. Holbrook, A. llensou, A. C. Gesler, II. W Ormandy, Sumner Newell, J. II. Johnstone, A. R. Jobe.s, Ch.ts. li Smith. G W SUSSMMBS rave the Picture man 502 S. Jersey Street Floor Coverings TiWcSia Wron Mc,ll0ds or Riht c- would secure nn option for.a side track and then ask for bids with the proviso that the city erect the sidetracks there is good reason to believe that a tenant can be secured. We believe the people of St. John, would be only too anxious to vote further bonds for sidetrack purpos as 11 an iron bound agreement was secured nuurnnteeinj; Its leiuo after the work was completed. McKiunoy & Davis have enin eered the sale of 100 foot corner at Huchtuiau and Jersey to J. M. Rus sell, who will commence the erecting of n ImiuUome dwelling thereon in the near future. AUo three lots between Tyler ami Polk streets, upon two of which dwell ing will be erected. This realty firm made nine salus during the mouth of April. The K. I,. C. li. society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J Monahaii Friday evening, May 3, 52 buing present. The different committees had good reports, espe cially the Lookout couimittee.wluch was exceptionally good. There were nine active mid two associate members received into the MK.-ii.tv All went away at a late hour after a season of social enjoyment. We were glad to see so many vis itors aim mumncrs ot tue crew 011 board the S. S. Mauietauia last Sunday morning- We hoe to see more next Sunday, as we only have turee auimays moie 10 travel 011 this Kood ship. We are Kaiiiing on the I.usitania and will win the race yet if the crew are loyal and bring tnelr mends wild tliem. Captain. For soreness of the muscles wheth er induced oy violent exercise or injury, Chamberlain's I.iuimeut is excellent. This liniment is also highly esteemed for the relief it affords in casus of rheumatism. Sold by all dealers. P.ditor Review: livery few days one hears the remark; "Taxes are too high; taxes are awfully high; taxes aiiout equal (lie rent 1 his should not be so, for the state of Oregon has a heavy sur plus, and is really out of debt. State taxes should be low, and if there is any cause for high taxes, the rea sons are due to local conditious,aud if due to local causes, then the peo tile me practically responsible them selves for misgoveriiiueut, if they ate misgoverned. rtow. wuy iiign taxes t t am not writing about St. Johns' condi tions alone; but about other cities as well. In last week's Review I had a short article about doing pub lie work right end foremost, in which I suggested that before much if any iNiving was done, the city be sewered. I.et us see what wrong end fore most methods co.-,t. 1 wo iitiudted million dollars is not much; but it is more than some us and get you buy. enngs, sec our prices before RUGS Hody llrtisselrt, Axuiiustcr, estry Hrussels, Grass Rugs Ingram Art Squares. LINOLEUM Tap- am We carry NAIRN'S Superior 11 both the grades am Quality IJNOMiUM Inlaid and Printed many choice patterns. SPECIAL!! Inlaid Linoleum, regular SI. -10 per yatd quality for only $1.00 per atd laid, This Week Only. St. Johns Furniture Company 1 c iTTPHTirtii ni pmr1 of us St. Johns poor people have, II fl tN N H t A&fc I ell . I and 5:00,000,000 is the amount th civic, or reform league of Chicago says it has cost the tniople of that city to do its work wrong end fori most, more than the work should have cost. That is, to pave the streets first, then to dig up the pavement, and to cut through the pavement to put down sewers and other underground improvements necessary, has been an absolute . r J waste 01 T3oo,ooo,ooo, ami uus waste has to be met in increased taxes. It is hoped that the St. Johns city olhcials will have the encourage ment of the people to do the city work along proper lines, then the home builders, the laboring men who are paying on the installment plan, will not have several mouths of their wages, unnecessarily piled on top of necessary payments. In sist on the city improvements being nrst class and done right end tore most. 1). C. I,ewis. The Utble School of the FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST is thoroughly equipped to win wills to ChrUt uml to train them in Christian Service. We want you, ami you need us, Suiulny Services llible School: 10 n, m. MoruiiiK Service: 11 a. in. Juuior C. K.:- i p. in. Y. l. S. C. H.:-7J. nu UvrtiiKelistic Services. S . m. Thurxluy- l'ruyeriueetiiigr -a tun. Corner New York St. and His Boulevard Men's last year's Oxfords, regu lar $3.50 and $4 value, for r.35 during Couch & Co's clean up sale. If your tyi)ewriter ribbon is grow ing threadbare and old, get a new one at the Review oitice. It costs 1 50 cents. Central Market! ItOtUROOK BLOCK See us for the Choicest Cuts of the Best Meats Obtainable. Ordtr flHrtl and family TratU Solicited. T. P. WARD, Proprietor. rocenes Dry goods hoes 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. JVRPV mm mmm m mm mJ iNSUL EL CO. Successor to St. Johns Siiiul mid OruvL-l Coinixniy I D. JACKSON, Prop. General Contractor We are prepared to do aiiv and all kinds of excavating for Htreet work and other purposes. Wo also handle sidewalk and build iug material, Newton and l-'esseuden Streets St. Johns, Oregon Phone Columbia. . . , Notlco Is hereby given tlmt the nsiess nietit for the improvement of .South Orcslmtn street from the easterly line of Iluchfltmu to westerly line of Ida street the total cost of which is $3,026,2;), was declared by Otdlnuiicc No. .176, entitled "An ordinance declaring the cost of Im proving Grcshain street from lluchanaii street to Ida street in the city of St. Johns, Oregon, and assessing the property benefited thereby, declaring sucn assessment ami directing tne entry of the same in the docket of city Hens.'' The cot of said improvement is levied upon all the lots, )xirts of lots and par cels of laud within the Ixiuudarics of the district described ns follows: lletwcen the easterly side of Iluchanan street and the westerly side line of Ida street. A statement of said assessment has been entered In the docket of city Hens May ist, tQia, nnd nid assessment is now due and payable ivt the ollice of the recotder ol the eltv of St. Johns, Or- eeon, and will he delimiiieiit and bear Interest alter May nth, 1912, and if not paid 011 or before June ist, 1912, pro ceedings will he taken for the collection of the Mime by sale of probity as pro vided ny me city citarier. 1'. A. KICK, Recorder Published In the St. Johns Review on May 3 niut 10, 1912. Proposals for Street Work bring In your Job printing while you think of It. Don't wait until you .ire entirely out. Wa aro equipped to turn out uent and tatty printing promptly nt 1'ortlnnd prices or lees. Sealed pnKjals will he received at the office of the Recorder of the City of St. Johns until May aist, 1912, nt 8 o'clock p. 111., tor uic improvement 01 rcsscu den street from the westerly Hue of Ilu chanan street to the westerly Hue of Oswego street In the manner provided by ordinance No. 47X. subiect to the nrovis- lon of the rlinrli-r nml oriliiiiinrcs of the City of St. Johns, and the estimate of tlie city eneliiecr, on lile. Himfneer's estimate Is iioMi 80. bids must he strictly In accordance with printed blanks, which will he furn ished on application nt the office ot the Recorder ol tue City ot bt. Joints. Anil said imnrovement must be completed 011 or before 60 days from date of the Inst publication 01 notice 01 proxsus 01 shiii work. No proposals or bids will be conslilered unless accompanied by n certified check jviyanie to tne order 01 tue -iinyor 01 nu City of St. Johns, certified by n restHin- sihle batik for nn amount counl to ten percent, of the negregNte proHfud. The right to reject any mid nil bids Is liereiiy reserved. Ilv order of the City Council. I'. A. KICK. Recorder. Published in the St. Johns Review on amy 3, 10 nun 17, 1912. SUAIA10NS In Hit Circuit Cmut ol Hie ttslc ol Ormim ami rouiiiyui Miiiinuiiinii. ItMv M. llrnwii, I'lslnllff V. Itarnrv It. Ilrown. Dcfrmlnnt. To llsrnrv It llrimu. hImivv imimnl iltlemlsnl- III Uic iiniiif til Hie- ulr ol OftKoti mi srr licuhy rriwliol In iHror nml nnwr ilwnim lila lit lllcd hkbIii.I you In the b!mv eiilltldtl C.niit nml null within U utrks Iruni tlKiUtc ol Hi. Ilrnt imlilli-nttoii ol tlit MimniiMi. nU II im fall k to niK-ar ami miror othcrul .lrl to util nil (list plaintiff alior tmmnl ill npty to tnralioirr ttaiurl vuutt lor til relict iWriiunil- nt In In r comnltilnt. to li I'orn ilt fur- cvf r i1UwIvIiih the ImhiiIi ol niatrlnioiiy now I'linu ikiwmii ine uihiiii ami vtwiMii nmi i-wilnirly-illVKitlim Ulntllf tram yuu. rr'turlHK lirr maVlrii iiamr la lirr. ami lor mk-Ii ullirr nml lurllirr tcllrl a 10 tlic ctuiit limy e-m ju.i mm rmiltaMr Tlil uiniiioin U iMiltll-tiot Mirtnt la lh- oitlrol uic iiuiioraiuc j r. KaimiiKii. jimik ol the above entltlcil clfiult i-mirt noolc In oim-ii ciHitt In IIiUchhw 011 A pill 1 1 Uiii Hhi-limtUr ircrie inai mi" nuiiiinon- nau nc puimihhu In the hi Julim Kevlrwr mice M rV. ir A i-i.l Hot t m than ik uiHrka Thr lii-t mililkatioii .. I lila UHiin.ti wm inIc on April u i-.u lh Ut IHllilicutloii herril 111 U May 14 W ' A M hH .Mty fur rUltnlM St. Johns Laundry Thoroughly equipped for all kiud of laundry work and Up-to-date in every respect, Prompt and efficient service guar anteed. Your patronage solicited. LOW ROUND TRIPS EAST On the dates given below, round trip tickets will be Mil to the points In tue l(nt mown below, ami limuy olltcni, nt greatly reduced litre ipioicd: TllROl'OH TRAINS liAST In connection with Northern I'ticlfic nnd Groat Northern Railways tlautic City . . . IMItlmore llotoii Iluflalo ChicKo Colorado Spring uenver .f III.OO ..107.50 ,.110,00 .. 91-50 ...71.50 ...55.00 . 55.00 Detroit f 82.50 Omaha. . f. 50,00 I'hiludelphla 108.50 nttfcimrg 91.50 St. I.ouU 70.00 St. I'aul 60.00 Diilttth 60.00 Kansas City 60.00 Milwaukee .73.50 MlniiiviH)ll 60.00 Montreal 105,00 Toronto , 91.50 New York ios.50 vit.i.ingiou 1070 DATHS 01' SAI.H. May 2, 3, A, 9. to, U, 17. S, '4, ?9. 9H. June 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 31, 24, 35, 26, 3S, 29, 1912, July 2, 3i f, 7, n, 12, 15, 16, 30, 22, 33, 36. 39, 30, 31, 1913. August 1,3,3.6, 7, 13, 15, 16, 22,23, 29,30,31,1913. September 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 30, 1913. Stopoverti and choice of routes allowed in each direction, final retutu limit October 31, 191s. Detuils of schedules, fares, etc., will be furnished on request, V. It, COMAN, General Freight and Tasseuger Ageut, Portland, Ore. O. M. Cornell, Agent, St, Johns, Oregon, Saturday Special. 8 J 1 I Patent Flour $1.35 Bluing per bottle. ... 7c Anionia per bottle. . . 8c Sour Pickles per qt.. 15c 15c Shrimp for 10c Onion Sets per lb. . . . 5c JJIU yUU LalvtJ clUVcU-Ucl&t- Ul uux taoo Saturday Specials? If not, you again have a chance to come tnis week. We again announce a Special for Saturday, May 11th Butter per lb 29c Rolled Onts per lb . . 4c Fancy Head Rice lb. 7c Walnuts per lb 17c Corn Starch per pkg. 7c 2 doz. Oranges for. . .25c These Prices are for Cash Only BALKE & COWLES Phone Col. 210 CEDAR PARK GROCERS cense ec ins fiSHiSSWSI ' -J VVM ff .r ii ATtrrtiiina from celUr to gtxrat Get a can of Jap-a-lac today at our Paint Department, land see for your self how wonderf ul- 5ly it will rejuvenate an old chair, or in fact any piece of furniture that is badly marred. It comes m 18 colors and has a hundred uses. Oak, Dark Oak, Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry, Alalachitc Green, Ox-Blood Red, Enamel Red, Brilliant Black, En amel Green, Dead Black, Natural, Gloss White, Plat White, Ground, Blue Gold and Alumintin. AH Sizes from 15c to $3.00 ST. JOHNS HARDWARE CO. IRON m THE PORCH Oct out in tlic frcKh air where it is cool nnd pleasant. Make ironing day n different and better day. Yon can do it with an ELECTRIC IRON The Iron that needs no stove and is kept nways at the right tent' perature by the electric current. Let us nrratiRe yonr porch for electric ironing. It will cost, very little, whether you have current in the house or not. Phone for our representative, who will give yon an estimate with no obligation whatever on your part. Portland Railway, Light & Power Company Main Office Seventh nnd Alder Street Telephones Main 6688 and A 613o, St. Johns Office, 202 North Jersey Street BIG SALE n .... . iwc-iiiiM D "A.U.A." -rT2i3 AT THE You can cash "A.B.A." CHEQUES in every city of tho United States, at well as in all for eign countries 0,000 b ikers throughout the world have agreed to cash them -t their face value. Hotels everywhere are glad to accept them from guests. Full particulars on request. Peninsula National Bank Capital and Surplus $57,000.00 ST. JOHNS MILLINERY If you are looking for a bargain in a hat, just come and look. We will convince you. Any size, any color, any shape, for any age. EVERYTHING REDUCED Phone Col. 306 Mrs E. J. Martin, Prop. BLACKBURN, CHAMBERS & LOWRY Funeral Directors and Embalmers VrlUml Office aiul Chapel St. Jolnu Office anil Chapel Cor. KilliiiKnyortli Aw. X Kir by St. 41S North Jersey St. l'houes: C 1133 Wuodiawn 36 Phone Col. j83,Res.l'hone Col. 559 1