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Hill, ST. JOHNS REVIEW IT'S NOW UP TO YOU j GET IN THE HABIT Toubcrlbe All the newt be lor THIS Piper white It It newi li f . Call In and enroll J 01 tdwrllslnt In THIS Peptr I nj you'll ntrrtirt It. Be- a (net once aod keep rltbt at It our motto i Devoted to the Interetti ot the Penlniula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOL. 8 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNIi 7, 1912. NO. 3! Plant Under Way Contracts have been let for dig ging trenches to contain the 1 6-incIi high pressure, cast iron gas mains that will carry gas from the pro posed plant of the Portland Gas and Coke company on the west side to the big distributing tank at the foot of Glisou street in Port land, according to President Guy Talbot of the Pacific Power and Light Co. today. The construc tion of the pipe line, which will be six miles long, President Talbot said, marks the actual be ginning of the work of building the new plant which, completed, will have cost .$1,000,000. The new plant will have a capacity of i.s 000,000 cubic feet of gas daily which is 10,000,000 more feet than the maximum daily consumption that obtains at present. Plnus for the buildings and their equipment were drawn up under the direct supervision of IT. M Papst, general manager ot the gas company. When completed, it said, the plant and distributing sys tern will be the most perfect and up to date of any in the United States. The cost of digging the trenches and laving the high pressure main will be approximately $ 100,000, nc cording to Mr. Pubst. The com pany also intends to expend $600, 000 in the next six mouths, in con structing the first unit ot the new plant. In addition it is laying 75 miles of pipe Hue in Portland, which includes an extension to Woodstock and I.euts, at a cost of 500,000. Nearly 300 men are at work on this part of the work and 200 more men will be added to the company's forces in the early part of July, when the construction of the plant on tin: west side will be started. "Preliminary work has been un der way since May 21," said Mr. Papst today. "The bulkhead and wharf on the river front are practic ally completed already, and the fill between the bulkhead and solid ground is under way and will be finished by July 1. As soon as the grounds arc fin ished wc will build u railroad spur. Gas mains will arrive from Cleve land the first week in July. Two gas storage tanks, each with a cap acity of 500,000 cubic feet, will ar rive at Portland from Philadelphia about the same time, These will be set up at the west side plant. With the equipment for the first units on hand, work 011 the build ings will be started and by the first of January wc expect to have the plant ready to manufacture 4,000, 000 cubic feet of gas daily. This will be sufficient to supply our con sinners during the summer of 1013 and enable us to shut down the old plant at the foot of Hverett street and set up its equipment at the new location. By this arrange ment we will have a plant of capac ity of 8,000,000 cubic fuet daily be fore the whiter of 1913, which will be ample to care for the needs of the city. We will theti add equip ment and increase our capacity as the expansion of the city demands "The new plant will be the most modern in the United States. The buildiucs will be of concrete of highly ornamental design. The gas machinery will be operated by electricity, which we will develop ourselves from a steam electric plant which we intend to install at a cost of 1 100,000, Everything will be motor driven. No other gas plant in the country has equip ment of thlsuattire. "Although efficiency is our aim, we do not intend to forget the fact that beauty is an asset to auy city. For this reason, trees, flowers and lawns will be planted ou the grounds, The west side road will be one of the principal boulevards and in devising my plans, I felt that we owed it to Portland's citizens to beautify our property." A Bit of Criticism of Kditor Review: The declamatory contest held at St. Johns recently was the lirst event of the kinti tin dcrtakcu by the schools of Multuo mah county. It was the result of some thought and planning by the committee and of much work on the part of the teachers and pupils. The contestants represented the various school districts the audi ence was gathered from all parts of the county. The occasion was one of dignity and importance. As each child stepped up to represent his district, one looked to hear something good, some noble lines of poetry to thrill and inspire voting cars, or some bit of undying verse to rejoice older hearers by repeating a time honored favorite. Somcl good and worthy selections there were, but unfortunately many the recitations were mere newspa per verse, tilings one might rend and smile at in a magazine, but certainly not things fitting such occasion. Few of the selections given were worth remembering some were better forgotten. That the children did their parts well, that they spoke with spin and much dramatic ability makes all the more to be regretted that th time and cilort was not spent ou something worth while, in mentor Iziug some fine lines of prose or getting "Dy heart" a few verses from one of the great poets. Should not good taste in the choice of recitation count as much to the credit of a school as training in in terpretatiou and delivery i the power to judge between what is really fine in literature am! what is mediocre and the inspira tion to prefer the hotter thing wil e of far more value to the child In after years than the ability to cite. This is the first event of the kitii it is hoped that it is only the first of many to follow, for the plan is lull of possibilities for pleasure and proiit to the children of the county schools. It is only, however, by maintaining n high standard, by ruling out all unworthy and com uiouplacc selections that the great est benefits can be reaiwl. Critic. Letter from A. T. Bolden not Drawing Near to Hand re Fire Sunday Night About 11 o'clock Sunday night the confectionery store of L. Hard ing on North Jersey street was dis covered to be on fire. The alarm was immediately sounded and the fire department hurried to the scene. Before water could be turned on in good shape the building was badly gutted and the barber shop of Al bert Kubes adjoining was badly burned. The flames were subdued before further damage resulted. The fire started at the rear of the Harding building, but the origin is unknown. Mr. Harding had his goods insured in the sum of $400, while Mr. Kubes carried no insur ance whatever. The total loss is said to be in the neighborhood of $900. Street improvement is looking up considerably. Crops Speil Prosperity Bumper crops and prevailing good iirices are expected to put the farm ers of the Pacific Northwest in high good humor this fall and, through him, the three states are expected to prosper as never before. livery indication is for big yields in all me staple products and for some prices will be very high. The big gest wheat crop ever harvested is predicted for Oregon, Washington and Idaho and it is thought the yield will reach 70,000,000 bushel, worth $52, 500.000. Oats are ex pectedtoadd 118,675,000 to the farmer's bank roll and barley $9, 900,000 more. Fruit marketed this season will add $15,000,000 to this new wealth and hay the neat sum of $35,390,000. The wool is estimated to be worth $6,600,000, ana nops 4,050.000. This is a total income for the producers of the three states of almost $150,000, 000, If the manufactured products were added to the wealth of the soil, it is probable the total would not fall far below $500,000,000 for the year. Memorial Day, Thursday, May 26, 1912, has come and gone, but the remembrance of the "In memorium," (in memory of) will still dwell in our hearts, uiitil wc too hear the Master's call, The ser vice was held in the M.K. church of St. Johns. The pastor gave hope ful wortls of Paul's example to us as he fought the good fight for right doing, and his history hand ed down to us teaches that we will not be forgotten by friends who now and will also say "Well done enter into peace." A goodly mini and marine journals, and last but program, of which 75.000 will be printed and distributed among the visitors. It will be an artistic publication finely illustrated and one which will be read and carefully preserved ami which will be taken back to thou sands of homes situated in all por tions of the country. All these tlliliL'S will lirlni' ii.t luln tlm limn her of Post, and I W. R. C. were RM 0f publicity and put us under Death of Carl Rifter Kditor Review: Not seeing any notice of the death of Mr. Carl Hit ter in your paper and so tnauy in quiring about him from his sister, I thought it would be no more than right that it be published in your paper, as he was well kuowu in St. Johns, A young man full of prom ise, strong and sturdy looking, and yet he is gone. To his many friends it was a shock. There is a lesson for all in Carl's untimely death, and that is: "Be ye always ready for ye know not the day nor the hour" when you and I may be called. May he who doeth all things well comfort the mother and sister and lead them in -the way of Life. Carl Ritter died at Salem, Oregou, May 16th and was buried at Selhvood. A Friend. When your child has the whoop ing cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy giving Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy as may be required. This rem edy will also liquify the tough mu cus and make it easier to expecto rate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and is safe and sure. For sale by all dealers. o For Insurance see F.W.Valentine My Dear Mr. Editor: I have written for so long so here I go. Wc read with great interest of the things goiug ou in St. Johns. Your paper is looked for and every bit of news Is read and re-read. We are putting flowerson the Union and Con federate dead today, In a program at the hall, your correspondent has the great honor of reading Lincoln's Gettysburg address to the old boys u blue; only 16 or 18 now muster u this citv and so feeble were they and old, that ou last Sunday, when they formed at their hall to march to the church, they could not find one of their number able to carry the old flag; so I volunteered to car ry it at the head of the column of the grand old men who fought to save the Union in the 'Cos. Coquillc is putting down several blocks of cement sidewalks and hard surface streets. Everybody that prizes at the Regatta, and is July 8, 9 and 10, the time fixed for the festivities to take place in St. Johns, is drawing near to hand. The Regatta feature will take place ou the second day, viz., Tuesday, July 9th, the day following the opening of the Sweet Pea Show and Industrial Exhibition, which will begin on Monday, July 8, and end Wednesday, July 10. The first and most important essential is the finan cial part, as nil must necessarily hinge ou that. The finance com mittee has been very busy for more than a week past and thus far has been successful in securing n large portion of the total amount required. The sum of S500 is to be placed with the $500 which the Elk's executive committee of Portland has turned over to the Portland Motor Boat club, which will make a total of $1000 to be given G. A. R. Appreciation Another Memorial day just rele gated to memory still leaves to us hope for the future. Day by dny, hour by hour, minute by minute, sees the passing nway of the noble I'linril. who lenvcs tr flic nrisrtit and future generations to observe! Council Proceedings wants to work can do so. At North Bend near Marsh field since the commencement of the building of the long looked for railroad at this cud of the line real estate is commencing to boom and is selling fast. The two butter factories here at Coquillc arc running full blast, as Show and Industrial Exhibition of as ex pected to attract contestants from other sections, it being understood that parties have already entered from the Sound country and from Astoria, which wilt add to the zest of the ocensoin. Other funds being raised will be for the Sweet Pea also arc the two saw mills, and, Mr. Editor, "competition being the life of trade," consumers get No. 1 creamery butter now for 55c a roll, think of it, and for a few days at 50c for a 2-pound "hunk." So, Mr. Editor, I am yet not quite converted to socialism, for I believe 111 competition, and so docs my friend Perrinc, for he thinks he can articles made in St. Johns, which is to take place at the city dock, it be iug the largest building available for such purpose. The various committees appointed to takccharcc of the work assigned them will verv soon get together to take up their give aid and support to the Veter that day in honor of those who bore the brunt of battle to success, leaving them the rich heritage of our labor of love. General Compsou Post, No. 22, G. A. R., by unanimous vote ex tend their warmest thanks to the business men, professional men, St. Johns Review and citizens for their cordial support financially nud for their patriotic endeavor in assisting in the celebration of the day. Not n store or office was open during our exercises or throughout the day and their attendance was general at our services. St. Johns has been more patriotic and liberal both in presence and aid than any other city within tliis department. 1 lie schools of the city during our visits received tis in n loval maimer nud the children vied wit us, with principal and teachers, i making our presence felt iu our en dcavor to instill patriotism iu their hearts. Our auxiliaries, Woman's Re lief Corps and Ladies of the Grant' Army, Sous of Veterans and Scouts gave us cordial support. Every where could be seen the desire to respective duties. The matter is now well iu hand, everything is favorable, and it mav be safelv an build a better chimney and fireplace uouncctl that the success of the en than anybody, so he i.s not a so- tcrnrisc is assured iu the matter of cialist only iu theory. funds necessary to successfully con wc are an holding our ureal 11s to duct it. Keports readmit: the ex sec what will happen in Chicago ccutivc committee of the Elk's club the old guard has passed to the pres wnen the lion hunter and the big, at Portland indicate the coming of encc 01 the Ureal Commander fat president measures arms. a large crowd, which, of course, Chief above. As long as St. Johns cannot be- greatly interests us as the more A word as to General come a part of Portland, I hope the come, the more will we have to Commercial club will make her big draw from to attract to our Regatta. enough to annex Portland. I am All the indications are promising taat St. Johns will have such an assemblage as it lias never wit uesscu Dciorc, and which will go far toward putting us 011 the map prominently in the public eve. not only iu giving the visitors au op still a democrat. A. T. Boldcu. Memorial Day ans who, on their day of all the year is devoted in memory of those passed away on battlefield, shit), or in the civil walks of life. 1 he old vets arc passing nwav rapidly, us official investigation shows for every 12 minutes one Compsou Post No. 22, G. A. R. This Post was organized May 16, 1906, and up to tlatc we have buried 18 mem hers, four of which left us since Jan uary 1,1912, and one of them since Memorial day, and today it leaves us 10S members iu good standing and, without flattery, but as a fact St. Johns Post, as it is called, is portuulty to see for themselves thoroughly known throughout the what a valuable location this is for Department of Oregon, as the most industrial business, but also to have harmonious and active Post in the sent all over Hie country reports I department, and we must say, that through the public press dispatches it has been our aim to promote the interests of St. Johns wherever may. U. It. Miller, Commander. we The Library iresent. We did not forget the three of our number who have gone to the realization of the faithful ones, while we here anticipate or foresee the meetitig bv and by. Of the G. A. K. how many enjoy le reward that loyalty brings, as the observing eyes of reprcseuta- film llllGilinctl n..1 ...n.tlc.l nnnnln the ultimate value of which can hardly be estimated in dollars and cents, It practically and actually means the laying of the ground work for beneficial Open Hour: l;oo to 5:10 nud 7 to 9:30 p.m. aunuaye; iDV to DiJU Drawings selected from the work of the .ith, 5th, 6th and part of the 7H1 grades are 011 exhibition this week In addition to those from the lower grades, The drawings are are iu both color and black and manlla iitltfMt they have uow gone where the would nnnear to follow, nud nltho white and they are calling forth a I. -.1-1 I t a I. It 11 - " I . .1 , !..! I ... I . I wictvcu ccuac irum irouuiiug anuitiiev tnnv not and cnntint lfvruot. K,c"1 "cl"' mcniwi miuiiriiiiuii. tli ii-Hiiru nr nr rMtl" IV will I . .i i 11 i i n...i. .1 I Hnnktt ilist In! . ... ...... ctl lu uw n-uiixcti uiiiiiciiiuicjy, mere not forget them, nor the debt we can be no miestlon but thnt In nil owe them, for they sacrificed health probability they will ultimately ma terialize for our future benefit and welfare. and finally life itself that we might have liberty. Let us not forget what the day teaches, Iu the great heart of coming generations Their fame shall live, their glory never cease. Even when conies to all earth's troubled nations God's perfect gift of universal peace. le knows each hallowed mound and at his pleasure. Marshals the sentinels of earth and sky; O'er their repose kiud uature heaps her treasure, Fanned by soft winds which 'round them gently sigh. W. R. C. Pres. Cor. Advertise and Win Building Permits The men who enjoy the largest measure of success in business are the men who "see their way clear" to ventures ami expenditures which to the timid fellow seems unwar ranted. Especially is this true about advertising investment. Money spent in advertising is the and now." best kiud of investment, Its re- The Liquor Problem By the turns are immediate, steady and Committee ot ritty. A summary generous. Depend upon it that the of investigations concerning the merchant who wauts quick returns physiological aspects of the liquor and wauts to grow out of the petty, problem by a committee of fifty Books just in; The Crossing Churchill. The Great Pacific Coast Enoch. Twelve thousand miles iu the Gold en West, being an account of life and travel in the Western states of North and South America, from California, British Columbia and Alaska, to Mexico, Panama, Peru and Chile, and a study of their physical and political conditions. the Coming People Dole. "I would not write for young people, and for those who never mean to grow old, who wish for plentiful life for life that shall not only be rich and joyous, but trtie, pure, honorable, noble and reverent. 1 would show what such life is, here All members were present nt the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday evening, with the excep tion of Alderman Perrinc, who is on n visit iu Eastern cities. Mayor muck presided as usual. A petition tor a fire hvdmtit nt the corner of Polk and Willamette boulevard was received. The wa ter and light committee reported mat me nytirant was scarcely need ed at this time, owing to the fact that there were other hydrants near at hand, and ou motion of Alder man Ilorsman the petition wits not granted. A resolution directing the cngin ccr to prepare the rctptisite data for the improvement of 1-illinorc street from Philadelphia to St. Johns avc nue was atlopted on motion of Al derman Vnlcutiuc. Several property owners of South Urawford street objected to the five per cent, grade on the street nud also to the opening of the street nt the present time. As the lowest grade proposed is more than six per cent., nud as the street has al ready been opened, matter was or dered hied. On motion of Alderman Hill. At torncy Geo. J. Perkins was allowed Tioo for his services on the Willatn ctte boulevard case, ami his bill for too for services iu the ferry bond election rejected, ou the ground that the ferry company should pay mis nut instead ot the city. nuis amounting to .t.im.sh were allowed on motion of Alderman Davis; all yes. Upon recommendation of the water and light committee, the fol lowing hydrants were ordered in stalled, upon motion of Alderman lllll: One at the corner of Central avenue and St. Johns avenue; cor ner of Hayes ami St. Johns avenue: corner of Jersey ami St. Johns nve nue; corner Holbrook and Central avenue. A directorytcsolution wawadont- ed for the improvement of St. Johns avenue from Jersey street to Cent ral avenue, by grade and walk, on motion ot Mr. Hill. Attorney Stroud reported that he had been iu communication with the nttomeys of the water comnanv nud had asked them to show that the rates now charged were not ex orbitant, as they had claimed, but had received no reply, ami scnrcelv expected nuy. He thought drastic measures ought to be taken; that the engineer should make an esti mate of the value of the utilities of the company and then the council ass an ordinance establishing n rate upon the basis of valuation as estimated by the eagineer. and pro viding n penalty for violation of couucilmatiic established rates. It would then be up to the water com- wiiy, tie said, to prove that the rates now charged were not exor- )itaut, Alderman Hill said he be- ieved the rates were exorbitant and should be readjusted, Ou motion of Alderman lliller the engineer was directed to secure the data nntl the attorney to draft nu ordinance establishing a new rate based ou the engineer s findings; carried. Alderman Ilorsman asked that au ordinance be drafted prohibiting the shooting of fire crackers ou the Fourth of July. Matter was held over until next week, Alderman Jennings believed that rear exits should be ordered made ou the skating rink and one or two other buildings iu the city where crowtls congregate. The attorney was directed to look up the matter and report next week. An ordinance assessing the cos,t f improving Edison street from Burlington to Richmond was passed ou motion of Alderman Hiller. DR. RAMBO DENTIST Miotic Columbia fit First Natlonnl Bank building. ST. JOHNS. OREGON. No. 33 To Ezra Hinds to erect dwelling on Allegheny street be tween Fessenden and Olympia; cost $150. No. 34 To IV. L. Rogers to erect a dwelling on Allegheny street between Fessenden and Olympia; cost $300. No. 35 To W. J. Galloway to erect a dwelling on Allegheny street between Banks street and the coun ty road; cost $1000. There is no real need of anyone being troubled with constipation. hand-to-mouth existence must ad vertise. Advertising brings you more business, increases your re ceipts and enables you so to adjust your business as really to increase your percentage of profit and at the same time sell at a lower price than before advertising. Think of that saving money to your patrons the while you increase your income. And as your business grows you will have to advertise more to main tain your trade. Advertising thus means more advertising, more re ceipts for you and more prosperity for the agency which help3 you to bigger business. 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Henderson, manager, 208 North prosperity don't forget that. Jerss y, McDonald building. DR. J. VINTON SCOTT DENTIST Open Evenings nnd Sundays by Ap pointment, Office Phone Columbia 140 Resilient Phone Columbia 38 JOSEPH McCHESNEY, M. D. I'hysicinn 11 ml Surgeon. Day & Night Ofllco In McChcaney bile St. John. - Oregon. Daniel 0. Webster, A. B. M. D Residence, C97 DawBon Street Office, Filter Block. University VatU, Portland, Oregon. PERRY C. STROUD LAWYER Pint Natlonnl Dnnk Building ST. JOI INS . . . OREGON 0. .1. GATZAIYER ATTORNEY AT LAW McDonnld Uuildinit ST. JOI INS . . OREGON Wc bitv or sell St. Johns Property MCKINNUY & DAVI5 Real Estate List your projivrly with iih if you desire to sell miicklv 202 N. Jersey St. St. Johns l'Oll HSTIMATH8 ON PAINTING, PAPER HANGING and TINTING drop curd to H. M. Snlterlce, St. Johns, Or. AM, WtJKK til AKANTICItl) J. R. WEIMER Transfer and Storage Wo dllllvor VOUf L'oodrt to mill from nil pnrU of Portland. Vnncouvcr. Linn ton, Portland nnd Suburban lixpross Co., city clock nnd nil DolttU accessible. by wuuon. Piano und furniture moving Office Phone Columbia 24 Resilience Phone Columbia 198 St. Johns Express, Transfer ami Storage Co. Piano Moving n Specialty. Haul ing done to and from Portland Residence .oo Enst Richmond Office 103 North Jersey Street ST. JOHNS GARAGE II I II. llurlliiKtoii Street Automobile KcwiriiiK "d VhIchiiIJiik We etui xt hi Auto Tire of all kind lllcvclo nnd (leneral Uenalrtnir ill coimoctloii. New and MNHimf Imud hlcyt'lm for mW. Illcyclw tire in Mock. J. M. ami V. I'. WIM, I'ropi. 1'lionv Columbia 5H7, CAMP 773 V. O. VV. A conic. Panoramic Photograph operate ll.i.. !.. 1 ilia ia Por a short time I will my machine iu St. Johns, ine Diguest nciual pnototrrapli ma chine made. No enlargements. Not a still 8x10 iu, but a panoramic camera. No common photograph er has one of these machines. Can see work in front window of Jack son & Thompson's drug store and eave orders there. Graves, the Picture Mun Formerly 502 So. Jersey. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE, Whereas: It has pleased the Heavenly Father to take from this life the husband of Neighbor Jittery, and the sou of Neighbor I.atidren; therefore, be it Resolved, Ihat we, Women of Woodcraft.extend to these bereaved Neighbors our heartfelt sympathy and love iu their aflliction. Anna G. Cauright, Hannah Vincent' Lillian Miller, Com, MMta ev ery Will 11 o h il a y evening I n niok ner'a Hall Dome 10 one no. 132 A. P. nud A. M. KfKulur I'ouiHiutiiwUknii 011 lirt WetliiwMtawi of ctH'li mouth Iu Odd !'! Hull. VUitur w. S. Cmu, IMvli, w. m. C. (). Kog. ru, 8crtMry Order Eastern Star Alincrva Chapter Metis l'.ary l'irl and Tliinl Tumbiy HvmiiiK ot l'..u h Mouth iu odd Pclluw IInll. Mrs. Stune Ko(er, 8ecrUry. IIOlMLi 10D0I! NO, tot KMtilllS Of I'VltllAS Mecu every I'rulMy uUht ut 7:3" o'clock in I. O.O. V. Hull. Vi.itoru Mlyay Wtil come. V. W. MASON. C. C. 1). I'.llORSilAK, K. R.S. vui li m LAUREL LODGE No. 18G I. 0. O. f. ST. JOHNS, OlltCON Meets each Monday evening In Odd Fal lon hall at 70. A cordial welcome to all NUmk brother. NEST NO. 151 MeeU 'iuA and Ith of .nth Hi M. W. A. Hall. 1'. II. GKANGKK, Sue. Central Market! tlOlUIIOOK BLOCK See us for the Choicest Cuts of the Best Meats Obtainable. Order filled uud f;miil Trade Solicited. J. P. WARD, Proprietor