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"iorlcnl .Society St. Johns is Calling You It second in number of Induitries. It teve th irtpopulntion. Cart to Portland every 20 min. Hat navigable water on 3 sidei. Hat finest gat .and electricity. Hat two strong banks. Hat five large school houses. Has abundance of purest vater. Has hard surface streets. Has extensive sewerage system. Hat line, modern brick city hall. Hat payroll of $95,000 monthly. Shipt monthly 2,000 cart freight. All railroadt have access to it. la gateway to Portland harbor. Climate Ideal and healthful. St. Johns is Calling You Hat teven churches. Has a most promising future. Distinctively n manufacturing city Adjoins the city of Portland. Has nearly 6,000 population. Hat a public library. Taxable property, f4.500.000. Hat large dry docks, taw millt Woolen mills, iron workt, Stove works, asbestos factory, Ship building plant, Veneer and excelsior plant, Flour mill, planing mill, Box factor, and others. More Industries coming. St. Johns Is the place for YOU. ST. JOHNS REVIEW Devoted (o (he Interests of the Penlmula, (he manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOL. 8 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 1913. NO. 16 FREE READING Questions of a "Pertinent Nature Solved PASSED AWAY CAR SERVICE CANDIDATES COUNCIL MEETS SCHOOL NOTES FINE DRESSES A palmist and clairvoyant who is holding forth in St. Johns, has propounded the questions given below, which lie essays to give satisfactory answers to at his readings. While we are not a prophet, nor a son of a prophet, seer nor philosopher, necroman cer nor spiritualist, neither have we worn a veil, nor can we iook into the future, yet wo are mind ed to take a turn at the questions which wo have copied from cir culars distributed by said palm 1st. Hero thov are: Whom shall I marry? The one vou love the best, naturally. How often shall I marry? Once is enough for most mortals, but suit yourself. . Shall I ever bo divorced? If you do not mako a good wife or husband, vou ornrht to be. . Docs another share the love that riirhtfullv bclonirs to me No: you either have It, or the other has it all. It wont split. Is. my disease incurable? Hot ter sco a physician about that. Fow diseases, however, are in curable. When shall I leavo hero? When you die; you shouldn't be foro. Am I liable to accident? Sure, if you are not careful. Should I invest my money? By all means. In what shall I invent? In St. Johns realty; nothing better. Have I any enemies l ll you amount to anything, you have. Can I trust my friends? If thoy nro friends, yes. In what town or stato would bo most successful? Tho town 'Am nfn(A rlnfin .f mnMAH an .Mlljvll it denonds upon yourself. If you apply yourself properly you can mako good most anywhere. How can I sell property? By making tho price right. How can I have good luck? Pluck, enterprise, persistence and determination bring what m commonly known as "good luck." u you havo theso requi sites trood luck will como to you. Tho slothful, improvident and careless seldom havo luck of any kind. w w w . A now can i succeed in uusinessr By sticking everlastingly at it. and by advertising constantly and intelligently. No man, un less ho has a monopoly, can suc ceed in business without adver tising. How can I make my homo hap py? By being over cheerful and helpful, and maintaining a sun ny disposition, uon't nag or continually complain, and accord to your wife or husband tho same consideration that you expect yourself. When and where can I get a good position? When you arc capable of fulfilling one. Posi tions that are good are generally Becured by showing capability and adaptability. Mako applica tion and give assurance of mak ing good. Then you will finally get iU How can 1 marry the one I choose? By making yourself es sential to tho happiness of the party upon whom you havo "de signs," How can I make any one love me? By being amicable, cheer ful, good natured, pleasant and agreeable. How can I control any one. Outside of you children you have no legal or moral right to control any one. If one can con trol himself or herself he or she will be too busy on the job to spend time in attempting to control any one else. No charge for this "life read ing." Under New Management The Portland Collapsible Box Co. on Bradford street has chang ed management and title as well. Hereafter it will be known and do business under the title of Specialty Manufacturing Co. C. J, Allen, a man of means and proven business tact and ability, is president of the concern, and he sees a great field , and oppor tunity for disposing of the pro ducts of the plant Folding and rigid coops, poxes, crates of all kinds, lawn and camp furniture, folding stools, etc., will be man ufactured. Mr. Allen hopes to make it one of the leading indus tries of the Peninsula. Joseph T. Brooks Died Sunday Morning 'Joseph T. Brooks died at his homo at 422 North Leonard street on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, tho result of a complica - tino of diseases. For the pasti five weeks his health had been poor, and ho gradually failed from that time until the end came. He was born in Wabash county, Indiana, in 1853, moved to Missouri with his parents in leoo, went to Nebraska in 1873, and camo to Oregon in 1893, locn ting at roresi urovo. no came to St. Johns in 1900, residing here until his death. The de ceased was one of the best and most respected citizens of St. Johns. Scrupulous y honest, up right, industrious and possessed of other sterling qualities that mako tho real man, his death is a distinct loss to St. Johns. Ear ly In life he becamo n member of tiio Methodist church, and had been a faithful member and church worker over since. For 25 years he had been a faithful member of tho Odd Fellow fra tcrnity. Ho had been cniraircd in the shoo business in St. Johns for several yeurs.and by his hon est dcalinirs. strict adherence and skillful workmanship, built up n nourishing and enviable business. Ho is survived by Mrs. Brooks, his widow, and ono son, John C, of this city; also by ono sister, Mrs. Wilson of Wqbster county. Nebraska, four brothers, I). W. and J. B. of Franklin, Nebraska, N. D. of Kuminh. Idaho, and C. F. of St. Johns. Tho funeral was held from tho Methodist church Mon day afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. J. Patton officiating. Inter mcnt took place in Columbia cem etery. Arouses My Ire My temper's pretty oven, Anu i seldom yield to wratn; hopo my heart's as tondor As any fellow hath. But ono thing makes mo angry, And tnat is when l sco A woman with a pug dog Where a baby ought to bo. I try to chooso my languago And sneak in mildest nnraso: To speak soft I endeavor, "Cuss words" I se dom ra so. But O, it's hard to hold back The "cuss words" when I see A woman with a pug dog Where a baby ought to be. I try to pay full homage To those of gentler sex: And seldom let their actions My oven temper vox. But one thingmnkesme nervous; I fuss, and lume, and fret. When u pug dog gets the kisses That" a baby ought to get. I like dogs In their places. A good dog has his charms. But spare me, please, from seeing Uno borne in woman's arms. That's God place for a baby It makes mo swear a streak When a pug's nose gets the kisses That belong on baby's cheek. Will M. Maupin in The Com moner. Went to the Wall The United Stores Association of Philadelphia, which was or ganized to establish chain stores throughout the country, recently made amplication for a receiver. The liabilities are in excess of $11,000 and the assets less than $2,000. It is said that nearly one-half million dollars has been spent to- promote the United Stores Association scheme, the organization originally having been proposed by Roland Unu- roy, a Frenchman, wno ciamiea to be a titled count in his own country. The association was incorporated with so.uuuuou capital, $3,500,000 common stock and $1,500,000 preferred. Of this over mdu.uuu nas been issued or cash and to promoters. It is said that the association had 58, 000 members and 520 stores. This number represents a class of consumers whose average in come is less than $1000 per an num. Ex. For Sale Canary birds. 602 Charleston street. Will Likely Be Improved in Near Future Assurance has been received by the Commercial club from the Portland Railway, Light & Pow er Co. that alternate service will bo inaugurated on the loot). vided the people of St. Johns m general desire it and will be sat isfied with it for some timo to come. The company states that it will cost in excess of $5,000 to install tho necessary passing tracks, block signals, etc. Tho company also took occasion to stale that the St. Johns line had never proven n mivinir hronosi- tion. but still it was willing to do anything within reason to irn - prove tho service. Tho board of governors of tho club, while be lieving alternate service a dcsir able innovation and had assur ance that it was tho desire of the patrons of line, yet they bollovo time ten minute service should also be included, and at their meeting hold Monday afternoon instructed the secretary of tho club to so notify tho company, Alternate scrvico on tho loop would provido a means whereby those residing at East St. Johns could como to tho business dis trict of tho city by trolley and return tho same way without making tho long trip to Wall street. It would also provide trolley service for those desiring to depart on tho North Bank-rail road or meet their friends at tho depot. It would also givo rcsi dents on tho West S do of tho city an opportunity of saving about iu minutes on tho return trip from Portland by taking every alternato car.and if routed over tho L lino a saving of pos sibly 17 minutes could bo effect cd. With ten minute scrvico icro could bo no disadvantage to patrons over tho present sor- vice, but tho benefits 'would bo material. The matter of a hospital in St. Johns -was discussed at some w 1 f . length. A lady who has made a specialty of starting hospitals has been feeling tho pulso of tho public in regard to such an insti tutton and alio asked for tho en dorsement of tho club in her project. It was decided that sho bo referred to tho physicians of tho city for their endorsement first. It was realized by tho gov ernors that a hospital in St. Johns would prove a great con venience and advantageous. Most industrial employes are charged $1.00 per month for hos pital fees, and the lady proposes that this money bo turned into a homo institution. Sho figures that there aro enough employes in St. Johns who aro paying hos pital fees to maintain an institu tion hore. In order that tho younger cen- eration might become versed and interested in Commercial club work, it was decided ro permit a number of them to join tho or ganization. Tho next regular monthly meeting of tho club will be held on March 5th, and arrangements for securing features of special interest for tho occasion was passed up to the entertainment committee. Filled With Helpful Data The Oregon Almanac, issued by the btato immigration com mission, is in demand by schools and colleges where it is -used as a text book, which is helping along the know-your-state move ment. The almanac, of which an edition of 380,000 was print ed, is filled with data carefully gathered and compiled and is, in substance, an admirable encyclo pedia on Oregon. The book is being distributed to inquirers in all parts of the country from tho ortland headquarters ot the Or egon Development league, and copies win be sent, without charge, to any state school desir ing them for use in educational work. During the coming year the book will be completely revis ed and enlarged and letters are now being sent out to county as sessors in order to get accurate statistics on land classification in the various parts of the state, in order that reliable figures may be printed as to the extent of land timbered, tillable, untill able, etc. NU th label en your tapr. Charming Afternoon One Piece Frocks It is truly remarkable what just tho least bit of draping does to tho plainest little dress. It lifts it right out of tho common place and lends it decided chnrac ter. And you mustn't think that you haye to arrange that drapery in just ono prescribed manner: no, not nt all. You may adj'ust it so as to mako the dress or skirt, or whatever it Is that you arc making fall in soft graceful folds, and too that the general lines will bo what your figure demands. l And it Isn't really difficult to do. Just havo patience, when fitting tho dress, and do not get tired when standing before tho mirror to try every possible way until you havo just gained tho touch that makes the dress look 743O-M630 exactly what and how you want it. Then, too, after you havo selected tho style you must givo great attention to tho material. Seo first of all that it is adapted to tho stylo you chose. For in stance, if you havo decided to drapo your dress oven over so little, you will naturally want tho fabric soft and supple, so that it can bo manipulated at your pleasure, and if thero is any trimming.it should, nbovo every thing el e, harmonize, in color and texture, with tho mode of your dress. Isn't, this little dress.No. 7310. charming in its simplicity? Your young daughter can wear nothing more fetching than this model developed in Copenhagen blue ratino with a girdlo and sash of tho same color, or a shade darker soft satin. Tho small collar and ilaro cuffs can bo made of allover or Veniso lace, thereby giving a soft and dainty finishing touch. The other attractive dress. No. 7436, has the waist in tho becom ing surnlice style, with a tuck over the shoulder, and tho skirt in two sections, giving doublo flounce effect. You can work it out beautifully for an afternoon dress of olive green charmeuse, with cream net for the guimpe,' and a simple touch of 'embroid ery at tho waist and skirt to lend a most artistic finish, Oregon Can Grow Corn That Oregon can grow splen did corn, ranking well with tho best corn states of the Union, is the statement of C. L. Smith, ag riculturist for the O. W. R. & N. Comnany. who is arranging a corn show to be held next Fall at Pendleton. This will be open to corn exhibits by farmers in ev ery part of Oregon, and another show will be held at Colfax, Wash., for the farmers of that state. "Farmer" Smith declares that the average corn crop per acre in Oregon is larger than in Iowa, that corn is a plant that will adapt itself to almost any climate and should be made one of the chief items of agricultural production here. Uneeda Sunday morning re fresher, a new thought, a new start for the new week's work. Come and get all this and more with it at the Baraca Bible Class at 10 p. m. ; Baptist church, tf. List of Those Who Have Filed for Nomination The timo for filing nomination nnncrs as candidates nt the pri maries expired Thursday of last week, and the following is a list of those who have filed, and the only ones which will appear on the primary ballots: For Mayor--Chas. Brcdcson, A. A. Muck, both Republicans. For Recorder F. A. Rice, rep. For Treasurer J. E. Touch, rep. For City Attorney Perry C. Stroud, rep. For Councilmen First Ward Jas. N. Purkapilc, I. B. Martin, reps, C. li. Uarlick, Democrat. Councilmen Second Ward P. Hill, Roy Wilcox, reps. Councilmen at Large D. F. Horsman. J. W. Davis. S. G Wright, reps., and II. M. Wald rof, dom. J. E. Hillor and F. W. Valcn- tino, councilmen, nro the only two present city olllcials not making tho run for re-election. l'rom tho list above it will bo noted that tho Republican party will haven full ticket in tho field at tho primaries while tho Dem ocratic ticket will contain tho names of only two candidates. Therefore it will bo necessary for Democrats to write in tho names of any others they caro to vote for. For tho edification of any la dles who are making their maid en effort nt tho ballot, and who feel a little diffident about the matter, it might be well to state that if tho names printed on tho ballots of either party at tho primary aro not pleasing to tho voter, an entire ticket may bo written In. or on y partial y so. as ono wills. Tho ballots will bo so plain and tho manner of vot ing them so obvious that none can scarcoly go astray. Genuine Bargains 80 acres land located 1 milo from Stephens, 1 miles from Oak land and clos.n to Suthcrlin, Douglas Co., Oregon, all clear of encumbrances. Wo wnnt to trado this 80 acres for n house and lot in St. Johns.orwiH trado for your equity or take vacant lots. This land is too far away for us to handle, and soma ono can get a first class trade from us for it. 50x100 lot with street improve ments In. located 2 short blocks from car line. All goes for $310, 20 down and balanco $7.50 per month with 7 per cent monthly. Wo huvo n lot 33x120 right in tho center of tho map of St. Johns with n nico comfortable 3 room electric lighted tent house new nnd nico. chicken yard and small chicken house, nico 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. Wo havo all kinds, of property for sale at tho right prices and terms, all kinds of trades. Como in and talk matters over with us. McKINNEY & DAVIS. An Attractive Prize A Shetland nony will bo an at tractive nrizo in tho juvenile in dustrial contest to bo held at the Stato Fair this year. It will bo awarded to tho boy or girl mak ing tho best exhibit of livestock and is offered by the Portland Union Stockyards company. Tho exhibit must consist of at least one trio or pen of chickens or ducks, two pigs and a sheep. Thero will bo many other prizes for which tho young farmers may compete. A use for hop vines.Ieft in the field after tho crop is'picked has been found by an experimenter at Tacoma, Wash. He proposes to utilize tho fiber in much the same way; that flax is used. A chemfcal is used to dissolve the vegetable matter that encloses the fiber and tho latter is then ready to be dried, carded, spun and made into cloth. Practical ly tho same treatment and ma chinery can be used as in flax manufacture. Matters of Importance Receive Attention A petition was received for tho improvement of Burr street from Dawson to Bank street nt the regular meeting of the city coun cil Tuesday evening. As it is necessary to condemn or havo a strip of land dedicated to tho city before this Improvement can be consummated, matter was hold over until It could be ascer tained if dedication would bo volunteered on tho part of tho property owners. A resolution directing the engineer to prepare the necessary data for condem nation in the event of non-dedi cation was ordered drafted, how ever. A petition for tho Imnrovcmcnt of Smith nvonuo from Fcsscndcn street to tho southeast city boun daries by placing n strip of linrd surface from 20 to 21 feet wido in tho center thereof wns pre sentod. and for tho reason that only eight property owners had signed tho petition, it was held over until more signatures had been secured. Tho proposed im provement is over ono milo in length. A communication from Warren Bros. Construction Co. stated that not to exceed $1.G0 per yard would bo charged for any gravel ed bitulithic improvement tho city might place with that com pany. Filed. A petition for an arc light nt tho corner of Buchanan and Bank streets wns referred to tho water and light committco for recom mendation. But ono bid wns offered for lighting of tho city of St. Johns. being presented by tho Portland Railway. Light Power Co., whoso contract with tho city ex pires with February. After con siderable discussion tho bid of this company for renewal of con tract was accepted, tho now con tract, however, being moro ad vantageous to tho city than tho previous ono. Tho rate per arc light Is reduced from $02.50 to $50.00 por year, and as thero nro almost 100 arc lights in tho city, tho saving is material. Tho con tract holds good for a period of five years, and provides that a charge not to exceed $7.50 mny bo mndo for removing lights from ono location to another. In tho previous contract this limit wns much higher, a charge of$5G In ono instance having been chnrged. Most of tho councilmen wero highly pleased with tho now contract. It was decided that tho city should purchuse a street sweep er, and in order to choose that which would givo tho most satis faction, all vendors of sweepers will bo given an opportunity to demonstrate tho merits of their sweepers. A represontutivo of a new hard surface pavement, termed Bitucreto, was present with views nnd Bamnles. and endeav ored to interest tho solons in the product. Tho committee appointed to investigate tho proposition of Insuring the firemen against sickness nnd accident, reported in favor of tho drafting of an or dinance providing that the city should act as insurnnco commis sion nstcod of regular insurance companies.nnd that tho fire com- mission and c ty attorney dratt a satisfactory ordinance covering insurance. It is contended that the city will thus havo nothing to nav except in case of illness or accident, while on tho other'hand payment would bo required monthly, whether sickness and accident was involved or not. Upon request of tho St. Johns Lumber Co. M. II. Scott was ap pointed special policeman by tho mayor and appointment confirm ed by council. An ordinance adopting tho viewer's report on tho proposed opening and extension of Kellogg street from Charleston to Rich mond street was passed unani mously, as was also an ordinance empowering and directing the city recorder to sell improvement bonds to the amount of $21,591. G9. An ordinance providing for the widening and extension of Central avenue tb 80 feet from Buchanan to Fessenden street, passed first and second readings, and, becauso of the length of tho document and tho lateness of tho hour, was held over until next week for third reading and final passage. Happenings Told In An Interesting Way A very exciting basket ball game wns played Inst Friday night, between the Forest Grove nnd and James John High Schools, and although tho Jnmes John boys wero beaten, they put up a hard fight. Wo firmly be lieve that had not one of our boys' best players been hoodood, and another absent, wo should have been victorious. At tho close of tho first half of the score was ten to six, favor of Forest Grove: at tho close of tho second half, twenty-four to ten in favor of Forest Grovo. Tho victors did without doubt, feel highly elated, but it is bo lieved that in tho return game the results will bo vice versa. Harold Baybrook, becauso of illness, has been obi i trod to dis continue school until Scptombor, when it is fioped ho will return to us. Ono moro freshman has boon added to tho already largo flock, now mnking In all, thirty-six. Ooou progress is beinir made by tho Botany Class. The mini nturo gardens in chalk Imxou have been planted and tho bot anists aro anxiously watching tho different stages of growth. Tho gardens contain pons, squash, beans and corn. A num ber of experiments havo boon performed, somo by individual members, others by tho class as a wholo in order to test for starch, protcids, etc. Our basket ball boys havo a gamo scheduled with the Van couver High SchoolB for this week and It Is hoped they will bo winners. Debate- Friday night In our auditorium is to bo held a debate with Woodburn on tho snmo question horotoforc discussed. Tho James John has tho iifiirmn tivoslde, now consisting of threo members, tho Woodburn tho negative. This dobato dotor mlncs tho Columbia River dis trict championship, since thoto two schools huvo eliminated tho others on tho debating list. Wo would liko a Inrgo crowd to como nnd help us win. W. R. C. News General Compson W. R. C. at its regular meeting on Feb. 15th initiated three now mombors, Mrs. Root, Mrs. Bnrtlott and Mrs. Morrison, Aftor tho busi ness meeting tho mombors of tho Post was admitted and an interesting patriotic program was rendered, mon tho worjw presented Mrs. SnllioNolah with a nico salad sot as a slight tokon of their esteem and respect. Last Thursday mombors of tho Post and Corps gave Mr. and Mrs. Hollister of Woodstock a surprise. It was a porfoct sur prise and perfect day. Thirty flvo wero nresent and it is sel dom thero is such closo comrndo ship. Our happiness wns sad dened by tho thought of tho long years of parting. It is good to have such friends. A heart that is glad whon your heart is gay, And true in tho time of euros: That halves tho trials of a fretful day And doubles tho joys that it shares. heart that can choor your heart with Its song, And comfort vour hour of nood: A heart that is bravo and faith ful and strong, Wherever misfortune may load. A heart that is yours when tho way seems dark, And vo rs in sunshine, too: A heart that cares not for rank or mark, But only tho heart of you. A heart that will shield whon others abuse Tho name that it knows is fair, That would rather miss fortune and fame than lose The lovo of a friend that is dear. A heart that will hear no ill of you, But is ever quick to defend, A heart that is always true, still true Such is tho heart of a friond. radical cut nrices that wo aro now maintaining on old lino patent medicines.