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HlilorUnl 5otlmr ST. JOHNS REVIEW IT'S NOW UP TO YOU Toiubtfrlbe lor THIS Piper All the newt while It It new li our motto. Call In and enroll 1 GET IN THE HABIT Of tdmllilnc In THIS Piper nd you'll neYtrrttrel It. Be fin it onci ind keep right at It 1 Devoted to the Interest! of the PenlaiuU, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOI. 8 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1912. NO. 36 WAS BIGSUCCESS The Sweet Pea Show and Industrial Ex hibits Far Exceed Expectations The Sweet 1'ea Show, Indus trial Exhibit and Regatta will go down in the history of St. Johns as the greatest events ever held in its short existence. Never before were the streets more beautifully 1 or more elaborately decorated, nev cr before was the same interest shown in any public event and ucv cr before had St. Johns such crowds of people. The industrial exhibits in the city were far and away be yond the expectations of our most sanguine citizens. The mamifac turcrs aud business men of St. Johns seemed to take a special pride in making attractive aud interesting showings, and they succeeded well. As it was the first exhibit of the kind that had ever been attempted in the city, it was feared that not enough interest could be aroused locally to make n successful exhibi tiou, but such was found to be far from the case. The dock was rc splendent in attractiveness. It was surprising the transformation that took place in so short a time. Sweet peas were much in evidence, aud their beauty aud perfection could not possibly be excelled in any place or in any clime. The perfume arising (rom the blossoms iwrmcat cd the immense structure through cut, and the air was heavy with the pleasing and incomparable odor. I'cw ot our citizens realized what a really magnificent dock it is until they had viewed it at the show, aud one could not help but feel proud of the fact that the city of St. Johns is in possession of such structure, even though it has not so far proved a financial success. The main streets of the city presented a most attractive and pleasing up penrauce with banners and flags swinging in the air. Practically all the business houses were cmhel llshed with flags, bunting or other appropriate designs, aud the city hall was finely decora ttd, present lug an attractive appearance. That St. Johns can do things was clearly demonstrated. While a great amount of work fell upon the shoulders of the Commercial club aud Ladies' Auxiliary, yet they were fully equal to the occa sion, aud worked indefatigably aud unceasingly, and are fully satisfied with their efforts. The various committees looked after the duties assigned them in good shape, aud harmony and good feeling prevailed throughout. The leading exhibitors were: Peninsula Iron Works, machinery und castings; Calef Ilros., home furnishings aud Crescent Ranges; Portland Manufacturing Company, veneer, box and basket work; N.J. Bailey & Co., woodenware aud novelties; St. Johns Harness shop, horse and vehicle supplies; Rawsou Company, mechical in ventions; St. Johns Planing Mill, sash, doors and wiudows; Portland Woolen Mills, cloth and blankets; Asbestos Compauy.asbes tos novelties; Collapsible Box Co., patent boxes, coops and wooden ware novelties; Orchard Ladder & Manufacturing Co., portable lad ders; St. Johns Public Library, books, magazines aud other liter ature; St. Johns Hardware Co., ranges, tireless cookers and hard ware; St. Johns Lumber Co., vari ety of sawed timber and lumber; Jobes Milling Co., flour aud feed. All these exhibits were most attractive, tastily designed and a credit to the city. It would require too much space to give a detailed account of each exhibit, and it would be difficult to do them just ice in words. They had to be seen to be appreciated, and we believe practically all our people did view them at the doek. Suffice to say that the exhibits were beyond the fondest hopes of the most ardent booster, and created unlimited praise and admiration. A stranger could not help but be impressed with the fact that St.Johns is a city of enterprise, iudustry and activity. Dancing was indulged in during the afternoon and evening of Mon day and Tuesday. It was free to the public, and was taken advan tage of to the greatest possible de gree. The smoothness of the large floor was a revelation to the dancers, as it was generally im agined the floor would be scarcely fit for dancing with any degree of ease without special dressing, but it was quite the contrary. All the available space was fully occupied with lovers of dancing, especially so in the evenings, and all were de lighted with the novelty of dancing in such a spacious building. The music was first class aud dancing was continued until a late hour. I Rowdyism was not permitted or uttcmptcd, aud everything passed oli smoothly aud pleasantly as in well regulated ball room. The weather could not have been more pleasant, although the attnos phcrc warmed up a little Tuesday p. in. The music furnished by the l'culnsulu band helped to liven up matters. The counter atlrac tious at Portland diverted a larger representation 01 Iilks from visiting bt. Johns than would otherwise have been the case. The races in the river did not prove as exciting or as interesting as many had hoped for, and it was rather difficult to get a line 011 the distances aud entries, the motor boat club failing to furnish definite data until a late hour. . John iv. wolf, driving his own Wild Wolf beat all competitors by more than three miles in the 20 mile free for all. Had the engine of the Vamoose, the boat built by Captain J. C. Smith of Rainier, carried through, the Wolf might have lost the honors, however, for the hydroplane from down the riv cr led by 42 seconds in the first hatf lap of iYi miles. The Vamoose finally sunk as result of engine trouble and the launch, Harvey W. Scott, rescued the occupants. The boat, by the time on the laps, showed that it had the edge on the Wild Wolf. Neither of the boats came any thing near the speed attained by the old Oregon wolf, creator of world's record last February, by an average of 42.2 miles over a 30 mile course. The best time was made by the Vamoose on the first lap, when it went 34 miles an hour. 1 he Wolf was two miles slower on an average, but maintained a con stant gait without faltering, dis playing the skill of the engineer, John Wolf and the pilot, Orth Ma- thoit. The Wolf got off to a bad start, the load almost choking the engine, while the Vamoose started oft like an arrow and soon had a good lead on the Wolf. In the second turn the Rainier boat begau to falter aud the ruce was won. 1 he ao-foot hydroplane race was one in which luck played a big part. The Spear II, Ray New- berg's new plane, took first after following the Swastika owned by Henry Dixon and propelled by a 6ohorse engine. The Swastika ooked like a sure winner in the first lap with the other boats in a race by themselves half a mile be hind. Just as the Swastika was going along at its best a connecting rod in the last cylinder broke aud the boat dropped out of the race, The Spear also had its hard luck, the Diamond O running iuto it and staving a big hole in the port bow which had to be plastered over with tar and canvas to permit running. 1 lie winner made good time, lowever, covering the io-mtle course in 25:14. The Chehalis II, owned by Dave aud Roy Crockett of Astoria, was another demonstra tor of class, finishing third. 1 he io-mile handicap race was won by Sunny Jim.the lo-foot run about owued by J. Welch. The ?" owned by C. Graves, finished second. Many other entries started in the various races but the majority tried to keep the pace set by the faster boats and soon dropped out. The officials were: L.M. Meyers, starter; W. B. Hollingsworth, A. A. Muck, Dr. C. E. Hill, John Stevenson and K. C. Couch, judges; A. E. Roy, Joseph Kane, T. D. Condon aud J. C. Beck, timers, and J. L. Scarth, scorer. Running a newspaper is just like running a hotel, only different. When a man goes to a. hotel and finds something on the table which does not suit him, he does not raise hades with the proprietor and tell him to stop bis old hotel. Well, hardly. He sets that dish to one side and wades into the many dish es that does suit him. It is differ ent with some readers. They find an article occasionally that does not suit them exactly and without stopping to think it may please hundreds of other readers, make a grand stand play and tell the edi tor bow to run and what should be put into it. But such people are becoming fewer every year. Ex, THE PRIZES AND WINNERS Sweet Pea Show Was Most Beautiful. Surpassing the Oregon State Exhibit in Portland GRAND SPECIAL PRIZE. Best exhibit irrespective of class Prize, Silver Cup, $25.00 Musi be wou three successive years to obtain permanent possession. Mrs. R. P. Douglass. ADULTClass A Por largest bouquet of auy one named variety First prize $20.00 Cup Mrs. 1'. W. Valentine. Second prize $8.00 Eight day Clock by Calef Bros Miss A. Drinker. CLASS B Most artistic bouquet First prize $15.00 Bottle of Perfume by North Bank Pharmacy Mrs. C. II. Boyd. Second prize 14.00 Thermos Bottle by St. Johns Pharmacy Mrs. B. T. Lcggett. CLASS C Largest bouquet of mixed peas. First prize $12.00 Washing Machine by St. Johns Hardware Co. a. w.Kogcrs. Second prize Sack of Snowdrift Flour by Schmccr Grocery W. A. uarroii. CLASS D Bouquet containing greatest variety of colors one spray of each. First prize $10.00 Cut Glass Bon Bon Dish by W. M. Tower Mrs. C. A.McGIII. Sccoud prize $1.00 Plate by M. I. Hollciibcck C. J. Anderson. CLASS E Most perfect peas of any color 10 stems, one bouquet named First prize 42-picce Set of Dishes by Bonham & Currier D. Ii. Brodahl. Second prize Fruit Set by Peninsula Hardware Co. Mrs. v. h, Babcoclc. CLASS F Bouquet of most perfect peas without foliage, purple, 10 or more stems. First prize $7.00 Stein aud Mugs by Culcf Bros Ifattlc M. Kca. Second prize $1.00 Hat Pin by Jewelry Optical Co. C. J. Anderson. SPECIAL PRIZE Best collection of not less than six bouquets First prize $15.00 Cup Mrs. R. 1'. nonplus. Second prize 42-piece Dinner Set by Couch & Co Mrs. Charles McUlll. CLASS F A National bouquet red, white uud blue ten stems of each color. First prize 42-piece Set of Dishes by St. Johns Furniture Co. Bernice Brounely. Second prize Salad Set by Muck Grocery Mrs. Brodahl. CLASS G Bouquet of most perfect white peas, 10 or more stems. First prize Silver Ladle by Muck Mercantile Co. Mrs. B. T. Lcggett. Second prize Sack of Bluestcm Flour by Lauthers Mercantile Co. Miss A. Drinker. JUVENILE SECTION Class A. Best vase of 10 spray bouquet blue, red, white, lavender, piuk or salmon. First prize $10.00 Cup Clarice Wilson. Second prize Box of Bon Bous by Pennington & Co. Hazel Johnson. CLASS B. Best mixed bouquet, 10 stems or more. First prize Hammock by St. Johns Furniture Co. Eva hdwards. Second prize Box of Bon Bous by P. A. Bredecn luncst luiclis. CLASS C. Bouquet greatest variety of color, one spray each. First prize $3.00 Hammock by II. F. Clark Mildred Hodgins. Second prize Box of Bon Bons by P. A. Bredeen Ruth Brock. CLASS D Most artistic bouquet, sweet pea and other foliage allowed. First prize Five pound Box of Chocolates by J. M. Shaw Hazel Johnson. Second prize lb. Box of Chocolates by W. C. Roe Helen Crouch. A Splendid Opportunity The Library CLASS E. Best collection of not less than six bouquets, First prize Box of Bon Bons by E. F. Wilson Glen Wright. Second prize One pound of Bon Bons by W, C. Roe Ruby McKinney, CLASS F. Largest bouquet of sweet peas, any variety of colors, measured by cir cumference, not by numbers. First prize Pair of Shoes by Johnstone's Department Store Arnold Muck. Second prize Two pounds Bon Bons by Mrs. A. Muck John Whitman. SPECIAL PRIZE Largest bouquet of white and purple sweet peas. First prize , , $2,00 Cash by Ladles' Auxiliary Karl Kccney. Second prize $1,00 Cash by Ladies' Auxiliary Vida Evans. SECOND SPECIAL Best and largest bouquet from fifteen foot row picked Monday morning, July 8th. This entry displaces the judging of the 5-ft. rows. First prize $2.00 Cash by Ladies' Auxiliary Ethel Perkins. Second prize $1.00 Cash by the Ladies' Auxiliary Florence Davis. EXTRA SPECIAL PRIZE Beat general display, box fancy cherries by E. D, Hurlbcrt E. R. Maxfield. St. Johns has a splendid oppor tunity to secure a public library building of an imposing nature. The Library association of Port land has announced to the city council that in the event of this city securing clear possession ot a site not less thau 100x1 50 feet mon ey would be forthcoming for the erection of a public library building that would be an ornament and a substantial addition to St. Johns. A committee was appointed by the mayor to investigate the matter further aud learn if there might be any strings attached thereto that might prove n burden upon the city. The committee executed its mission, aud finds that the gift will will be free and complete; that no conditions other than the posses sion of the site arc imposed, aud that the cost of the structure will be between $20,000 aud $25,000. Certainly such a splendid gift is well worth securing. We believe council has the power to purchase I a site without n vote of the people. If so, a good plan would be to ad vertise for bids 011 various pieces of property of not less than the di uicusious required in localities suitable for such 11 building for 11 brary purposes. The only condi tlou as to site is that it must be in the business district. This matter should receive Immediate at tcntiou and not be allowed to lag until the library building is nu as stired fact. There can scarcely be objection 011 the part of any citi zcu to the purchase of ground for the purpose stated. It would mean an institution that all could point to with pride. It is likely that the requisite amount of laud can be secured at a price not to ex cecd $3000. At six per cent, this would mean $180 per year interest. 1 he city is now paying 52.10 per year rent for library purposes, $180 for janitor service and about $60 for light, making a total of $480. l hls could be saved by purchase of the laud, as the county would pay all the cost of maintenance, and after paying the interest from the present expenditure lor library pur poses it would leave $300 per nn mini which in ten years would be sufficient to pay the principal, giv lug bt. Johns the library absolutely free thereafter. The nroDOsitiou looks good at any angle from which it may be viewed. Admirable Attitude The attitude of the Portland Railway, Light and Power Co. in regard to street improvement in St. Johns where their tracks lie is most commendable. In every instance it has shown a readiness to comply with any stipulation asked of it, and an inclination to remove auy obsta cle in the way of improvement that lies in its power. When it is all simmered down, the jicople of St. Johns have 110 reason to complain of the treatment accorded It by this company. It is true that the trip to Portland on the cars is rather slow aud tiresome at times, but the eight mile per hour ordinance Uni ting street car speed to that limit 11 Portland city limits, makes a ligher rate of speed out of the question. The company certainly treated the city handsomely in the way of donation, additional cars and advertising on same free of charge during the events of the first of this week. Building Permits No. 37 To J. Frederickson to erect a dwelling on Astor street be tween Macrum avenue and fait street; cost $750. No. 38 To Mrs. T. Berry to erect a dwelling on bmith avenue between Newton and Burr streets; cost $200, The Pond brothers and sister, Mrs. Soule, were pleasantly sur prised Tuesday when three old friends dropped in upon them. They were Mrs. Win. Shuray of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Mary Botzell of Elk River, Minn., and Mrs.Robert Ma- laney of Minnesota; all of whom took in the pea show, exhibits and regatta. They say that bt. Johns s the prettiest little city they have seen in the Northwest, r Each age of our lives has its joys. Old people should be happy, and they will be if Chamberlaiu s tab lets are taken to strengthen the digestion aud keep the bowels regular. These tablets arc mild aud gentle in their action and espe cially suitable for people of mid dle age aud older. For sale by all dealers, Miss Alma Johnson, librarian of the Jefferson High school, will take charge of the St. Johns library for a mouth, beginning July 17, while miss Kunuaii is on her vacation. Li brary patrons will find Miss John son a most efficient and accoinmo dating librarian nnd their usual helpful attitude will make It easy for her to become acquainted with the new conditions. More of the 100 best novels: Peter Simple Mnrrynt. Though it is nearly n halt century since Captain Frederick Marryat passed away.hc still lives hi his sea stories. x iic circulating norary comes arc dog-eared with constant use. He was a born story teller and n man of a personal daring as reckless as that of his favorite heroes. A life of great exposure, constant danger and extreme exertion ruined his health; and before he was forty he resolved to leave the sea and devote himself to story writing. Many of his novels arc said to be almost au tobiographical. His ample fund of rough humor and his fondness for spinning yams give his stories not only the hue and quality, but the very sound and odor of the sea. Barchcslcr Towers Trollope. Phlncas Finn Trollotie. This writer never forces a moral. His tales were written for recreation of others, although it was n matter of pride with him that the pleasure he furnished was always wholesome. He felt more intcicstcd in the kind of men and women he saw about him than in unusual characters. He loved to show people in the every day relations of life. Notre Dame de Paris Hugo, This great novel often beats the English title "The Hunch-back of Notie Dame," a title to some ex tent misleading. The huiickback, though undoubtedly n very import ant character, is certainly not the center of the novel. The bewitch ing gipsy girl, Esnicrcida, plays as important n part ns he does, and perhaps the same may be said of the terrible priest, Claude Trollo. I.cs Miseraliles Hugo. Tins, the best of Hugo s books, is as fas cinating as anything written by that greatest of ninusers, Alexander Dumas. Jean Vatican, who np- iiears ill the beginning of the work as a kind of ticket of leave man, who just served his term in the penitentiary where he had been scut for a theft committed under stress of starvation; who several times builds tin anew for himself the modest cdifacc of a small social position, and is every time thrown ruthlessly down when his antece dents are discovered, passes through so many strange adventures that he who does not want to think need not think, while simply looking upon the succession of incidents. If he wishes to think, he has social problems placed before him that may well occupy his mind. Thanks to Dr. McChesney, the library is to have a fresh coat ofpaiut on walls and floor and accordingly it may be necessary to close on Friday and baturday afternoon and evening of the present week. If so, books stamped due 011 those dates will be received without fines 011 Monday. I he exhibit showing the history of book-making which was in the library booth at the Industrial l,x hibit, will be displayed in the libra ry for a few days. The collection Includes samples of the old Babylon ian and Assyrian writing on clay and stone, an Egyptian papyrus roll, the multiplication table on a clay tablet of about 1300 years B. C.,a copy of the Nuremberg chron icle, etc. There is also a copy of the first newspaper printed in America, kindly loaned by Mr. Drinker. DR. RAMBO DENTIST Phone Columbia 01 First Nntlonal Bnnk building. ST. JOHNS, OREGON. DR. J. VINTON SCOTT DENTIST Open Evenings and Sundays by Ap pointment Office Phone Columbia 140 Resident Phone Columbia 38 JOSEPH McCHESNEY, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Dy & Night Ofllce In McChesney blk. St. Johns, . Oregon. Dnnicl 0. Webster, A. B. M. D Residence, C97 Dnwion Street Ofllce, Plitor Block. University VatU, Portland, Oregon. The Free Ferry The new ferry boat has arrived. It lias been long in the coming, but now it is here. And it is a beauty, all that could be hoped for. It re quired strenuous efforts on the part of the mayor, city council and oth ers to hasten matters so that it could be here for the regatta Tues day. But they were successful, and Tuesday morning the city dads went to Portland and came down on the new boat. This has been a boon that required an unlimited amount of labor to secure, aud we believe it was only through the special efforts of K. C. Couch that it was ever brought about. The work he accomplished and the time he spent on the project is well un derstood aud fully appreciated. Aud it is well worth all the effort expended upon it. Go down and have u look at it, if you have not yet seen it, and you cannot help but acknowledge that St. Johns has something more to be proud of. PERRY C. STROUD LAWYER Fir.t National Dank DuilJinii ST.JOHNS . . . OREGON 0. J. GATZAIYER ATTORNEY AT LAW McDonald Huilding ST.JOHNS - . OREGON We buy or sell St. Johns Property Ale KINNEY & DAVIS Real Estate List your property with us If you desire to sell quickly 202 N. Jersey St. St. Johns CALL ON - HARRY CAPLES CONTRACTOR for Painting, Kaliomlnlng. Staining and Varnish ing, rapcr Hanging t specialty 6IS W. Richmond Street J. R. WEIMER Transfer and Storage We itollvcr vour roods to nml from nil pnrta of Portland. Vnncouvor, Linn ton, Portlnnd nnd Suburban Isxprosi Co., city dock nnd all jkIiiU nccciilbU by wniron. I'lano and. furnltura niolnf Office Phone Columbia 2.1 Residence Phone Columbia 198 St. Johns Express, Transfer and Storage Co. Piano Moving a Sjiecialty. Haul ing done to nnd from Portland Residence .oo Kust Richmond Office 103 North Jersey Street ST. JOHNS OARAGE II I U. Ilurlliigton Street Automobile 1U'mIiiiik nml Viilcnulaliig Wc citu gel you Auto Tire of nil kind lllcycle nml General Repairing hi connection. New nml socoml hand bicycles for wlc, lllcyclc tin in stock. J. M. and V. I. WRAY, Propi. Phono Columbia 5S7, CAMP 773 W. 0. YY. .Moot ev. cry Wed 11 0 a d a y e v 0 11 1 n L' in Dick inr'i 1UU DOItlC DODGC NO. A. r. ami A. M. 132 Mr Regular communication S 011 firm Wwlnuwlnv of i'hcIi month In O1I1I l'ul lows' Hull. VUltors we. eoine. h. CI1111. IMvli. W. M. C, O, Kojjars, Secretary ORDER EASTERN STAR Miner d diopter .Ma ts ICvery 1'irst Mini Third Tuesday livening of Jtuch Mouth 111 Odd I'd low Hull, , Sunt; Roger, Secretary. IIOLMIS LODGE NO. 101 m. hMGII IS Of I'VIIIIAS Meetn every J'riilay tiiulit ut 7: jo o'clock In I. O.O. 1'. Hull. Visitors alynyi VI come, V. W. MASON, C. C. I). 1'. HORSMAN, K, U.S. LAUREL LODGE No. 1 86 I. O. O. P, sr. joiins, oiircoN MeeU each Monduy evening In Odd Fel lows hull nt 7:10. A cordial welcome t all visiting brothers. NEST NO. 1151 Meets 2ml nml Ith of each month in M. W. A. Hall. J'. II. GU NGUU, Sec. Central Market! IIOIUHOOK ULOCK Sec us for the Choicest Cuts of the Best Meats Obtainable. Ordtr rilled and family Trudi Solicited. T. P. WARD, Proprietor. i