Is second in number of Industries. I leve th in population. Can to Poitland every 20 min. Hat navigable water on 3 sides. Hai finest gas and electricity. Has two strong banks. Has five large school houses. Has abundance of purest water. Has hard surface streets. -Has extensive sewerage system. Has fine, modern brick city halL Has payroll off 95.000 monthly. Ships monthly 2,000 cars freight. All railroads have access to it. Is gateway to Portland harbor. Climate ideal and healthful. St. Johns is Calling You ST. JOHNS REVIEW Has seven churches. Has a most promising future. Distinctively o manufacturing city Adjoins the city of Portland. Has nearly 6,000 population. Has a public library. Taxable property, 4,500.000. Has large dry docks, saw mills Woolen mills, iron works, Stove works, asbestos factory, Ship building plant, Veneer and excelsior plant, Flour mill, planing mill, Box factory, and others. More industries coming. St. Johns is the place for YOU. Devoted to (he Intertill of (he Penlmula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northweit VOL. 8 ST.. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ai, 1913. NO. is COUNCIL MEETS Civic Betterment League Solicits the Aid of the Aldermen At the regular meeting of the 'V city council Tuesday evening -; Rev. J. J. Patton, representing the Civic Betterment league oi St. Johns, solicited the co-oper ation of that body in beautifying the city and making a little more clear the moral atmosphere. He stated that the league now had 100 members, had so far held five meetings, and that the ob ject of the organization was wholly for the betterment of civic conditions. One of the things the league finds offensive, he stated, was empty store rooms with windows filled with posters and various announce ments, which in many instances were past date. While ho realiz ed that this was a matter of per sonal privilege with the owners, yet he believed moral suasion could be brought to bcur in such a manner that the practice would bo discouraged and eventually abolished. Another feature tu ken un bv the leuiruo was the beautifying of vacant lots, and reaidencu mid hiiHinoHa tirotiorlv also the streets kept in a cleanly . manner. Card playing in the cigar rooms on Sundays is a feat uro tho league desired to have eliminated, also. Rev. Patton took occasion to state that undue and annoying noises uro made by young men on tho sidewalks in mo vicinity oimunnx, uhuui ly whenever dances are held therein. Singing and boisterous conduct, ho claimed, prevented slumber in that neighborhood until a late hour. The league also requested that an anti-expcctor- ation ordinance be passed, penal izing all for using tho sidewalks as n cuspidor. On motion of Al dcrman Martin, tho counci pledged its support and co-oner ation in making a morobcautifu be, Johns, and a committee con sisting of Alderman Davis and Martin was appointed by tho mayor on motion of council to enter into details with tho lea gue in regard to the matters mentioned. R. Gradcn asked that a little street repair work bo dona on Oswego street at Fessenden. Street committee directed to moko tho necessary repairs. Tho matter of insuring the fire department against illness and accident, which was broached last week was laid over for fur ther consideration upon request 01 tho committee. Tho property upon which tho hose house on Polk street is situated having been sold, tho building was ordered removed to directly across tho street. Upon recommendation of tho light committee, an arc light was ordered installed at the cor ner of Bank and Burr streets. HAVE JOYFUL TIME Young People Celebrate Valentine Day The West Side Booming Richard Shepard, who has been dealing in West Side realty for the past five or six years, paid this ofllco a visit last week. He states that the west side will en joy the greatest boom of any su burb of Portland this year, Ono of the things he says is bound to happen is the erection of the St. Helens hall and contributory buildings on the 24 acre tract re cently purchased for that purpose on the bluff at the northwest boundary qf Whitwood Court, and that the estimated cost of the buildings is $260,000. Also that a street car line connecting therewith will be built through Whitwood Court before tho year closes, arrangements for which are now being completed. The Hamburg American Steamship Line, he avers, will also con struct huge docks just north of the North Bank bridge, that sev eral new industries have practic- ally been secured, besides num erous residences and business houses will be erected. Building Permits No. 8 To C. W. Rice to erect a dwelling on Chicago street be tween Central and Smith ave nues; cost $150. No. 0 To S. O. Balke to erect a dwelling on Mohawk street be tween Fessenden and Olympia streets; cost $1000. HU tfc ll4 on your paper. Fourteen young people gather ed at the home of Miss Ruth Canright last Fridav tocclebrnto St. Valentine's day. The even ing was worked out in an oritri- nul way, the first part beinir spent in traveling toward tho Land of St. Vn entine." Tho hall and parlor, renrcsentintr a railway station, were filled with a number of humorous no.qtcrs. warning the guests to'keep their iect on the seats and beware of crowding. Upon sucessfully passing a mock inspection the )rospcctive passentrers wore given tickets on tho "Happy Go uucKy naiiroad" and the train started amid a shower of tele grams and farewell tokens from friends. After an exciting trio in which wrecks and hold ups played an mportont part tho travelers final- y reached their destination. which proved to be tho dining room converted into a realm of ink with hearts, cup ds and soft candle lights. The center niece on the tablo was an open suit case filled with n ink carnations. while at each place were found a miniature suit case, mock tele grams and appropriate place cams. Miss Clara Nelson was voted tho most popular young lady and Air. Louis Hgan the most popu a - a.. . ENLARGE MILLS Woolen Mills Doubling Its Capacity and Adding Conveniences E. L. Thompson, manager of the Portland Woolen M s. an nounced yesterday that tho com pany's plant, ocated at St. Johns, will at once be enlarged to twice its present size. The need gt t oi sucn a ennngo has ueen ap parent for some time but it is just recently that the matter was definitely Bottled and the nec essary plans completed. For two years tho mill has been running night and day in an effort to keep pace with the demand for its products, but this was found to bo an impossibility under tho present conditions. Most of the output is sold to the merchants of New England, the district in which tho greatest wooien mills ol tho country are supposed to exist. The new building is to be of brick and concrete construction and will be 80 by 200 feet in size The roofing will be of tho "Saw Tooth" variety, whie will permit of the best Unlit ventilation and sanitation. It will be heated bv steam and a the modern conveniences for the protection of health will bo maintained, mo motive power has recently been chamred from steam to electricity, which does away with belts, shafts and pul leys, and minimizes to a great ex tent any possible accident to cm CHARMING DRESSES You Can Make Them of Bordered Materials SAFE TO USE Garbage Cans May be Used With out Police Intcrferancc HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Interesting Happenings at James John f r UUlI UULUUf I'll lililLUI UU Hiat , ml 1 M 11-1114 came out, a great deal was said Some people may wonder what inmo n m? M, vLi for and against the possibilities those irulvt nized cans arc for J?",,C3' oh ln ct 1 I ak they afforded for the making of that odorn tho nrincliml huHinnss pretty ureases, ui course, it streets ol tho city at certain was mostly due to the fact that points. It is becoming quite ap it was generally not well known nnrcnt that thnir nnr-nnun niwl just how to use those fabrics; mission is misunderstood by the whether the borders were to be people in general. Some try to cut on anu useu as inset pieces use them for a leaning post, and or. whether the material ouch t would nil. ilmvn nn Hi mil if fmiti. to be cut as it was, and let the cil had thoughtfully provided a ooracr como in us it may. substantial ltd therefor: others but, by this time, most women seem to see how far they can Know what splendid, and really miss them with nn orange peel, anu the small boys like team of Place Saturday interesting though the to 13, in fa- At the end score was 8 evening. A very game was played, flicial score was 16 vorof Park Place, of the first half the to 5 in our favor, but during the next half so manv foula were called on the James John trirls that they were not able to do much good work. Gertrude Mc carty's free throws were notable PARK NEEDED D. C. Lewis Tells Why and Suggests Ideal Location for Same Editor St. Johns Review: Some timo ago I called atten tion to the real need of a tmrk for St. Johns. In tho article I suggested that the sido hill. mil. ches, knobs, knolls, mesas, etc., all bundled together on the Wil lamette river bank, extending from tho S. P. and S. It. It. tracks and bridge over tho deep cut. along tho boulevard to Mr. Steam's place.all bo acquired and turned into n park. This land nu ... l.fl.. f km yuuiik iiiuii, ttimu mr. vm- ninvn " fn. i., r.V VL ' V . When the new building is com it IIIIIIIIH VI IV tl HWOb IIIIIIIUL'1 l.ll.-l Al- ...fll Ml 1 of hearts. Mr. Harry Egan won ? !.! P . "V'L wl ' , a,.cnIC . !.,! l.f ..!.!!!.. tUillt 1II1U I VOL IVUI1I. Ill U HO UI1' to gain 4 ' hearts. ' Those present ffi.1 H,pscnt J H1 n" ? .1 . v . . wiih n win inrrniiHn rni finminrr wero tno misses Jcanette uaw son. Gertrude Ncirstad. Jackson, Ilattio Larson, Gcni- vevo Negstad. C ara No son and Huth Canright: Messrs. Louis Egan, Arvid Dahl, Harry Beck er, G. Hanson, Walter Young, nnrry uirun. nnu uonrmi noit - ... , - - stau. Want Better Car Service Tho Commercial club is bond- ing its cnonrics toward securintr better car service. It has sub mitted a proposition to tho olllcials for consideration, and prospects are bright for the car- which will increase the comfort - ... r .1 1 Vnrn u,,u wuvuiiiuiikuui muumpioyus -Journal. rying out of same. It is nronos Portland to St.. Johns direct,, and X i , return to Portland via tho loop: the other cars to come in the manner now prevailing. Also to have all cars routed over tho L lino and Broadway bridge when completed. Single cars aw ton minuto sorvico are includ ed in tho request. It is said that o gain of 17 minutes from ortland to Jersey street wi thus bo gained on every alternate car. Also much better service will thus bo gained to residents Honor Miss Willard Fifty women attended thn Willard Memorial scrvico at tho library last Monday. February 17tl iUn .In.. nF Kltoo UMIn.n j.. m, uiv utijr ui tiiioa liuiuiu a death, is observed all over the world by tho Women's Christian Temperance Union. Miss M. L. T. Hidden of Port land gavo us a very interesting talk on Miss Willard's and her associates as sho know them. Sho began her talk with this question, "Why do wo all lovo her memory so dearly?" Bo- aho was lovab o. Sho was gentle and tender to every ono. ner wnoio heart and life wero devoted to tho service of God. She was not only an untiring w'orKcr nersoit, but she had the wonderful power of developing worKera, and although sho has now been sweetly sleeping for nfteen years, yet her works do follow her. As a result of tho desire of the White Ribboners to honor Miss Willard and to Biiit ably commemorate her life and of East St. Johns, and to those fc"' desiring to depart on the North liank railroad, Entertain Young Folks The children of tho Loyal Tem perance Legion were entertained at the homo of Mrs, J. R. Weim er on Saturday afternoon of last week. Miss Upal Weimer acted as hostess. The feature of the day being a box of many valen tines, each of which expressed Cupids love." Out door games were played, after which a dain ty luncheon was served, follow' ed by a short program consisting of recitations and music. Those present were Opal Weimer, Idrys weimer, Lillian uawson, Alice Rawson. Ida Pyeatt, Delia Py eatt, Iona Cooper, Lucy Cooper, Oarmoleta Henry. Alma Itassi. Ruth Edmondson. Helen Ed- mondson, Lillian Tooley, Muriel Van Alstine, Pauline Royer, Glady Murphy, Amy Murphy. earl Bymer. Delia Vinson. Liza Vinson, Virginia Peterson, Ag nes Vincent, Beryl Plowman, and Masters Fred Rawson, Hershill Are somewhere toilincr still from VV I 1 i 11 a tne genera memorial tund was established. Money thus con tributed is expended in organiz ing and sustaining tho work to which the best years of her life wero consecrated, and thus year oy year a worthy monument is being erected to her memory rorwaru was the word ever in her heart and on her lips. while present with us and, thus her wondrous work goes on: She lives in minds and hearts that loved her well; iney ieei her presence ever lingering near. Her death was but the tolling of lite's bell And oft she seems to comfort, guide and cheer. Her voice is heard in other voices, spared To labor on, and do great good, in turn: Her failures and successes they nave snared, And yet there is so much to humbly learn. Her followers are legion. One by one, They've swelled the ranks, till now a mighty host lowman, George Jeffcott, and Joe Black. Those who assisted were Mrs. Weimer, Mrs. Jeffcott, Mrs. Price and Mrs. Bucher. All expressed themselves as having liau a good time. sun to svn. And "Good news!" is from coast to coast. the cry Her wondrous work spite of all. That's said and goes on in done to down the glorious Cause: Currin says: It's a very obsti- And higher will it rise, nor ever nate cold that wont yield to treatment with Laxacold Tablets and'Nyals Cherry Cough Syrup. Better try these for that cold that hangs on so long. fall. Tho while it helps to frame our country's laws. Net th lit! en yeur pkftr. to irivo them n kick or hit them with a stick to hear the musical (?). hoi low sound that emits therefrom. Occasionally, but not so vou can notice it scarcely, some one in advertently but actually deposits a little rubbish therein, but as ho docs so he is very careful to for she succeeded in scoring five 9 now. 13 ?VeaiV 08 -lb Jv,,n evur out of seven free throws, while by tho same pluy Park Place se cured only six out of seventeen. Sunday. lob. loth, tho Hvak Klalawos took their semi-month ly hike. This hike followed the plan of the hare and hound chase. Of the 22 girls assembled at tho High school building at 11:30, look fearfully arouiul to see that wo hos n Kos3 ow land ft people are so undiscriminatinir. and in order to enlighten misap prehension, it might bo well to state that the cans were nhiced on tho streets by tho city council in the hoiie that rubbish that usually finds its way into the streets might by some miracu lous chance accumu ato there in. not by the action of the wind. but by hand. That the fears of tno timid may be n lived, we will state.that there is no penalty h i,,,, attached to tho act of tin-owing ',. h" bits of paper or other litter into ?' ?! & 0008-7370. artistic results can bo achieved with some of the lovely bordered goods that are now displayed in tno shops. 'hares" wero finally discovered f.l.l ii i in inu woods near mo l.-ll. .! l.liu nr tinnm. m. m... iiH. t iu"K. uou pi rues iimicaoiy these recbptacles. Rubbish of J it a la me bo, fire ypfJ5 .in in i 'lo.ck found them laughing and I - ...... AWW IIIIIMIIIIVJ I iliiiini nil Ihniu i in fnnf (lw a w I.. 4l.- milKUlK "II IIIUII .WHY IIUIIIU. r" n ' u XT' .rZ" The " Freshies" are at last get ui uiut iiuii;uav. iitLiu lis liiuii! i i n 1 t i i i nnnnln unn, f UnnU- U lS "K "g BCllOOl l'""l "? iviuifcu iu uu mil,n,la niwl l.nt.n ..ww tiAitllll Ul llltllllln LIIU;illlD too full. In its wisdom council bo. It is ideally situated, over looking the river, so that nice windimr naths nnd almost, imttir. ul springs could bo created or constructed. We need the narks. Tho following from the Journal of tho 17th tells why wo need them: "There is need in Portland for for parks, for more for public docks. for public libraries and for ntlioi .... I A i two luriro hairs uo purposes. . 'inq neeii oi of torn bits of papci. they left a U,C8U. iracia 01 "!mli?r l,uW,c hind them. Tho " is very great, ijiey are a progress and public welfare. It has been demonstrated, for in stance, that the extension of the public park system in Kansas City has reduced the iuvenilo do- the P'yfl,!" UVUIY CIIIIU Id-pi, III UIU llK'lv path until manhood or -womanhood is reached means less crimu and bettered conditions. Wo need less restrictive laws and more actual freedom than Homo advocate in order to mako our people strong. uivo us a water view nark whero the mind's fancy can run riot. D. C. Lewis. wero then given a half hour's start, and with white trail bet "hounds" readily followed tho lead and showed themselves irood scouts, though tho "hares" cer tainly deserve credit for tho blinifs they gave. Tho liirht showers of rain did not di scour either party. When age to como to classes at tho right time. 8,lI)3. a. . i . ... ims has enlarged the Xu cn &ct in , cha l is, "13 litIed for t con ingon- Frcflh,min clnothHt it-was - voiles, crones, lawn, dimities. and in foulards thcro are real marvels, weaves that look as if they came from magic looms. And it is wonderful, too. how easy it is to work that material. You can arrange- the border in any way that best suits you, but il. l ! r j. i . uiu uinic lorm oi urcss is par ticularly good for it. as tho bor der can bo worked in most off ect- vcly. Tho modo shown hero is dovoloped in bordered crepe, Tho one-piece gathered skirt is made with a ono-n ece. straight Kuinuruu uinic, twit is graceiui iy draped at ono side, uo you noto how tho border is arranged on tho shoulders and at tho lower edge of both skirt and tunic? Worn with tho chemisette of shadow or Bohemian lace, of which tho little jabot at the lobespierro col nr s a so made. this afternoon frock is most charming. cy. wo bolievo thero havo been raro instances during the year or moro that theso cans have innocently and unobstrusivolv reposed on tho sidewalks, when they have been emptied, and set again. Therefore, it is to bo hoped that no ono will ever henceforth and forever hereafter fear to throw an empty bag, orango wrappor, banuna peel or othor litter into theso garbage cans, sinco it can bo done with perfect safety. To Investigate Rates Genuine Bargains 80 acres land located I mile from Stephens, 4 miles from Oak- and and closer to butherlin, Douglas Co,. Oregon, all clear of encumbrances. Wo want to trade this 80 acres for a house and lot in St. Johns, or will trade or your equity or take vacant ots. This land is too far away or us to handle, and some one can get a first class trade from us for it. 50x100 lot with street improve ments in, located 2 short blocks rom car line. All goes for $340. $20 down and balance $7.50 per month with 7 per cent monthly. We have a lot aaxizu right in the center of tho map of St. Johns with a nice comfortable room electric lighted tent house new and nice, chicken yard and small chicken house, nice lawn and roses,, cook stove and mat ting. All goes for $525 half cash, bal. $10 per month with 7 per cent interest. This is sure a good buy, Tho Commorcial club has taken up tho nfattorof te enhone rates. and at a meeting of tho board of governors last Friday tho secre tary was directed to express to tho city council thodesiroof thut body that telephone rates bo at least kept down to franchise schedule. Tho franchise, which was given several vears airo. specmes that rates shall not ex ceed those then in vomie in SL Johns. It is said that for res denco phono tho rates at tho time of granting franchise was $1.50 per month, and that it has since been increased to $2,25 per monthly rental, it is asserted by somo cit'zens that ono do or per month for residence phono and two dollars per month for business phono s nu to profit able. necessary to iinvo extra desks put in thoir room. Tho total number of l reshmon is now 34. being nearly half tho number of tho whole high school. Lust Fr day morn nir tho has ket ball team went to Clatskanio and played the high school thcro tho following evening. Tho game was very fast, as tho teams wero very even y matched. Clatskanio won by superior team work, tho score being 32 to 19. Dailey did tho starring for i s team, making thirteen points on tho score, ln snito of tho loss of the gamo tho team had a dan dy time, and at the samo timo left a good name for their school in Clatskanio. 1 ho high school basket ball team is training hard this week for tho gamo wiUi Forest Grovo II. S to bo played hero Friday night of this week. Forest Grovo is ono of tho strongest teams in tho state. Nowberg II. b. dcieating it by only ono point. Reporter. Tlie Library Open Hours: I too to jmo anil 7 10 9:30 p. in Sundays: ZU0 la 500 A Merry Gathering Work Soon to Begin Work on tho West Umatilla Irrigation project w ill. in all probability, be begun hoforoSec- retary of tho Interior Fisher re tires from office on March 4. Government engineers havo di rected preliminary work so that construction may bo commenced within the next few weeks. This project will irrigate 30,000 acres along the Columbia River W hnvfi nil kinds of nrnnnrtv in Umatilla and Morrow counties for sale at tho ritrht nnces and and the Government will expend $,ouv,uuuon me worK. rrom two to three years will be requir ed to water the land in this unit. 11 it nv more man tno required yo per cent of privately owned land in the project has been pledged to bear the expense of development. Tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. H. u. iJcam. oil Lynn avenue, was tho scene of a merry gathering of tho younger set on tho night of tho 14th. Tho reception hall and rooms wero most artistically decorated with red crepe paper streamers and lestoons of hearts, while beautiful bunches of Oregon grapo and pussy willowa added the needed touch ot green. Ihe evening passed very nuickly with irames armronriate to St. Valentine, and lest somo might havo been overlooked by him, penny comics wero distributed among tho guests, which caused much laughter and good natured chaifing. Refreshments insist ing of fruits and nuts were serv ed after which all departed for their homes with many thanks to Miss Beam for a most delight- tul evening. terms, all kinds Come in and talk with us. McKINNEY of trades. matters over & DAVIS. For Postoffice Site Work on the Willamette Rail road, the projected line from Eugene to Coos Bay and south along the coast, is being rushed and it is expected that trains will be running from Eugene to Thero is no better medicine made for colds than Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. It acts Mapleton next fall. It is thought on nature's plan, relieves tho the line to the coast will be com- lungs, opens the secretions, aids nleted early next spring. Con- expectoration: and restores the struction work is being pushed ' system to a healthy condition, along the Siualaw westward. For sale by all dealers. An appropriation of $5,000 for a postofhee site in St. Johns has passed both houses at Washing ton, and when this city transacts ten thousand dollars worth of business annually through tho lo cal office, it will be in line for a postoffice building. To Hon. A. W. Lafferty may bo may bo ascribed credit for getting the appropri- her great love and Saturday. Feb. 22. the librarv will open for tho usual Sundav hours only.and books will not bo exchanged. Saturday even nir at o irht o'clock Scumas MacManus. the Irish lecturer, will irive tho lust number of his course at the North Portland Branch library on Kiuingsworth Ave. This is directly on tho St. Johns car lino. Tho subject of tho lecture will be Irish Iairy and Folk Lore. Mr. MacManus will conduct a story hour for children in tho same building at three o'clock Satur day afternoon. At his first lec- turo over 52UU pcoplo wero turned away after room was filled. Gardening and poultry books aro popular theso spring-like days. iho Garden Magazmo will toll you what to do in your cur- don each month and how to do it. New Books of the week: Bonon Lavengro. Readers of Hewlett's Onen Country will remember tho old man who, having been inflicted with most of those inflictions which most men dread, lived simply in an old shopherd's hut and when asked to explain his strange content quoted, "There's night nnd day brothor, both sweet things: There's likewise tho wind on tho heath." The original of these lines is found in Lavengo.tho best known book of that strange mixture of gyp sy, gentlemen, scholar-George Bonon. Bourget Weight of tho Name. A novel translated from tho French. Creegan- Great Missionaries. Brief life sketches of a dozon and odd of the most famous. Hall-What Tolstoy Taught. "Anyone may reject Count Tol stoy's teaching; no ono can ig nore it; his doctrine is dynamic, revolutionary, fatal if false, a message of peace if true. It has made a profound imnression u- on the world, and it would there fore behoove us to at least to know exactly what the doctrine is." Here is a straight forward. simple account of that doctrine by a plain man, Bolton Hall, au thor of Three Acres and Liborty. ueiand- iron Woman. Remarkably realistic study of hard headed and masterful wo man, mill owner, contrasted with Helena Ritchie, who thru experience or ation ior me site tnrouKh con- no. saves her uavid. now in gross and tho House of Repre- early manhood, in a great moral sentatives. Lalferty is still mak- crisis. Was formerly on our 5 ing good. cent shelf.