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Historical Satiety St. Johns is Calling You It iccond In number of Induitriet. Is seventh In population. Cart to Portland every 20 min. Hat navigable water on 3 tidet. Hat fined gat and electricity. Hat two strong bankt. 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 of J95.000 monthly. Ships monthly 2,000 cars freight. All railroads have nccess to it. Is gateway to Portland harbor. Climate Ideal and healthful. St. Johns is Calling You Has seven churches. Hat a mott promising future. Distinctively a 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. ST. Johns review Devoted to the Inlcreils of the Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOL. 8 ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 21. 1913. NO. 19 ID SCHEME L MEETS LAFFERTY LAST SCHOOL NOTES COUNC THE LIBRARY Interesting Review of the Latest Books ST. PATRICK'S WHAT YOU CAN The Bible is Used as a Gambling Device Bibles have appeared in half a dozen downtown saloons as fumbling paraphernalia, follow ntr a raid of Sheriff Word Satur day night, in which 21 men were arrested, and cards and poker chips held as evidence against them. The new gambling imple ment is regarded Dy the saloon men as safe, because there is nothing in the statutes which defines the Bible as a gambling tool. The method of gambling fol lowed is called "stabbing." Each player inserts a pocket knife blade between the leaves of the book and counts as his Bcoro the number of tho first chapter happened upon, counting from tho left hand margin of tho page reached. Tho lowest number wins. In playing for "drinks" the lowest numbered man is eliminated and this pro cess is continued until only one is left and ho "buys." Besides being regarded as safe from a legal viewpoint, the book is considered safo from a gam bling view, because there is ap parently no way in which tho re sult may bo found before the pro cess of "stabbing." In case of "tics" tho two men tied for lowest number "stab" again. It is said to be similar to n plan used in saloons in New York soma twenty years ago, when dice and cards for saloon gambling were banned. Tho iblo was selected because of tho great frequency of its chapter headings. 'Oregon inn. A Policeman Strays For tho first timo in tho his tory of Lents n Portland police man in full uniform was seen on tho streets Inst Friday. It was with some difilculty that he as certained his location. Most of the citizens of tho town were so surprised to see a blue coat with brass buttons that they disap peared around tho corner in quick time. Such a sudden intrusion of an officer of the law was sim ply appalling. Tho officer wan dered abound for a timo and fi nally managed to meet some ono unexpectedly, and by showing himself to be of a mild disposi tion managed to learn where he was and how to proceed that ho might find his way back where refreshments were not so diffi cult to locate. It was tho first timo ho had over been out this far, didn't know there was such a place, and was completely sur prised to find such a largo and prosperous looking young city lo cated so far away from the shel tering protection of his native "beat." Ho walked around town for some time taking in the sights, and looking over tho nu merous business enterprises as much interested ns some country boy would be if he were to visit Washington street for tho first time. It is possible that we will see a policeman out this way ev ery month or two after we are "annexed." Beaver State Her ald. Lents voted to annex with Portland last Fall. How to Enjoy It To enjoy this delectable pain to its fullest extent, you should have it in all its glory for about a week. Let the pain permeate and insinuate nto every portion of the diseased member, racing, jumping and springing around generally like rats in a comcrib; let it ache until you feel like it would be a great relief to hold up your head with a firm grasp by your ears, and, shaka out every molar, incisor, grinder and acher in it; let it ache until you are doubtful whether you stand in the position nature assigned you, or with your heels in the air; let it. ache until you seriously believe every bone, nerve and muscle about your body is full of teeth, and that every tooth is aching on its own hook and then, we repeat, you begin to realize the toothache. Tid Bits. We do kodak finishing of all kinds. No money due until you are satisfied. Currins for Drugs. Matters of Importance Receive Attention At the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday evening the W. C. T. U. asked for tho nrivi- lcge of using the city hall for meeting place two Monday after noons per month. Request read ily granted. M.F. Joyce asked for the privi lege of erecting an electric sign in front of Ih'b saloon at 117 Philadelphia street. Permission granted. J. A. Hoes asked for tho exclu sive right to erect bill boards in the city. Referred to tho city attorney. Communications from the Com mercial club requested that Crawford and Pittsburg streets at the fcry landing bo placed in the best possible condition, also that better and more ade quate fire equipment bo acquired. was referred to tho chairman of the street committee. S. S. Cook stated that ho had a conference with the P. It. L. & P. officials and they gave asurancc that the company would be willing to pay up to the full assessed valuation of its proper ty on the improvement of l-cs- senden street between Oswego and Smith avenue. Notice was served upon the council that an appeal to tho cir cuit court had been taken against tho viewers' report on tho open ing and extension of Kellogg street by Mr. and Mrs. Hcmlow. bids were received lrom tno Poninsula National and First Nntional Banks on $21,591.09 of improvement bonds, tho former oircring pnr and accrued interest and a premium of $150, the lat ter par and accrued interest and $210 premium. Tho bonds were awarded to tho First National bank. Bids were offered on a street sweeper by tho Studebaker and Austin companies, tho former agreeing to place a sweeper in the city for SttU and tho latter $290. A motion to buy tho lat ter was lost by fivo to two vote. A motion to purchaso tho Stude baker sweeper carried, all but Aldermen Valentino and Hill voting in tho affirmative Tho committee on additional fire apparatus not being rendy to report, a week's timo to do so was granted. A resolution directing tno city engineer to proparo tho nccess ary.'data for tho improvement of Richmond street from Jersey to tho Willamette river with hard surface was adopted. L. N. Bellinger interposed a vigor ous objection, but as a strong petition for improvement of tho street had been received, tho individual remonstrance was un heeded. D. C. Lowisjnndo an eloquent appeal against the proposed siuewalking and curbing of Wil almetto river, stating that it was i s be ef that the property owners aid not desiro such im- nrovement. especially setting of the curb as proposed. He believed it was the city's duty to take the question of the wid th'Iof this thoroughfare to the supremo court in order that a definite and final width could be thus decided. Ho thought tho council was remiss in its duty if it d d not do so: that the city authorities should know beyond doubt what property it does possess for street purposes. No action taken. A committee consisting of S. S. Cook, R. G. Brand and P. Hill was appointed by the may or to interview tho officials of the Portland Railway, Light and Power Co. and request that the company place Fessenden street between the car line and curb in a more presentable condition. All members, including tne mayor, were present. Extensive road building and other improvements throughout Crater Lake National Fane are beintr unred upon Congress, and an annronriation of $150,000 for this purpose is pending. This sum of money, judiciously ex pended, will make the park more accessible and will result in mate- ing this great natural wonder better known. Eggs for Hatching Rhode Is land Reds. $1.00 per set. D. L. Page, 165G Laura street; phone Columbia 650. Man to Address "Uncle Joe" as Speaker When Representative Lafferty. Oregon, rose in his Beat just be fore final adjournment of the House on March 4, and asked unanimous consent to extend his remarks on the subject of the eight hour law for female employees in the District of Columbia, which he had tried twice earlier in tho day to pass through tho House, he attained the distinction of being the last Congressman to over officially ad dress Uncle Joe ' Cannon as "Mr. Speaker," and when the latter announced that the rcouest ! was granted his voice had been heard for the last time in a body in which he had served for 38 years, for at this juncture Speak er Clark again took tho gavel, and after a few remarks declar ed the Sixty second Congress adjourned without delay. As. a mark of respect to tho former Speaker ho had been asked to preside for ten minutes just be fore final adjournment. As the old war horso took the gavel in his left hand and brought it down on tho desk with a whack and faced the House ho was greeted with prolonged applause. "Un cle Joe" is now 7G years old. Resolutions of Respect The following report of tho committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions upon the death of J. T. Brooks was unan imously adopted at a regular meeting of Laurel Lodge No. 18G. I. O. O. P.: Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father in Ills all-wiso Providence to removo from our midst to his eternal homo Past Grand Brother J. T. Brooks. Whereas, In this mysterious dispensation of Divino Provi denco wo bow to tho will of Him who docs all things well. Resolved, that in the death of Brother Brooks our beloved Or der has been bereft of a shining light, and this Lodgo sudors tho loss of ono of our most nctivo and faithful members, and who was over ready and willing to Kimoto tho best interests of his dge, and dissemble tho true principles of Odd Fellowship. Resolved, that in tho death of our esteemed Brother we recog- nizo an irreparablo loss to tho community as a model of intelli gence and morality, but to him eternal gain, Resolved, that wo tender to the wife, our Sister, and to tho son, our Brother, Past Grand J. G. Brooks, our sincere sympathy and condolence in this dark hour of sore trial and bereavement, and be it further Resolved, that in token of res pect to the memory of our de ceased Brother and his many vir tues tho Charter of our Lodgo be draped in mourning for a period of one month. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereav ed family, published in the St Johns Review and a copy sent to tho Pacific Odd Fellow for publi cation, and a memorial page suitably inscribed be placed up on our record. O. H. Boyd, Noble Grand, C. A. Bauer, Vice Grand, 0. S. Haynes, Chaplain, Committee. Evangelical Church The Sunday school is prepar ing a short program for the Easter service next Sunday morning, which I am sure will prove interesting as the pro grams that have been rendered heretofore have. Following the program an appropriate sermon on the resurrection of our Lord will be preached. Also there will be the usual service in the evening; Christian Endeavor at; 6:30 p. m, Preaching at 7:30 p. m. You are invited to these services. We only have two Sundays yet in this confer ence year and then we meet in our conference to transact the business for another year and to receive our appointments. We want to thank, you for your pres ence and interest you have mani fested in our services during the past year, and invite your co operation during the coming year, W. S. Plowman, Pastor. Happenings Told In An Interesting Way Last Saturday evening tho Freshmen were entertained by tho upper clnssmen in the High School Gym. Tho party was given in tho form of a celebra tion of St Patrick's day, and the gymnasium wns beautifully decorated in green ferns and shamrocks. If St Patrick him self could have been present he would have heartily congratulat ed his loyal henchmen. At a late hour refreshments, consisting of ice cream, lemonade and cookies were served. James John will be fairly well rcnrcscntcd at tho track meet at Columbia University to be held April 12th. We have some first clns3 material to work on. A meet ng of tho Board was held Wednesday, at which B. Smith was elected captain and manager of the 1913 track team. At a meeting of the Athletic Association Thursday matters concerning a lyccum course were discussed. A committee was ap pointed to look into tho matter and report to the Association. Courses proposed by two diner- out lyccum bureaus have been considered. Wo nope to have a course next year that will sur pass those of preceding lyceums. The committee, consisting of Frank Bugbce. chuirmnn. Flor- enco Wnss, Lulu Day, John Mc Gregor, Delia Young and Flavins West, mado its report to tho As sociation on Wednesday morning. Tho fivo numbers selected for tho courso next year are: Champ Clark, Katherlno Ridgewny, reader, Packard, cartoon 1st, Mon tavillo Wood, invontor, and tho Dixio Quintette. Tho Associa tion approved the.clioice and al so voted to mnko tho committeo of fivo the permanent lyccum committee. Reporter. A Pleasant Occasion Tho Sunday School class of tho Mothodist church of St. Johns was pleasantly entertained by its teacher. Mrs. Olson, at her homo at 502 Richmond street, on Thursdny evening, March Mth. ncr nome wns uisiuy uccunucu in Easter colors for tho occasion, interesting games were played and a three courso banquet serv ed to tho happy young people. A business meeting followed the banquet, at which tho following wero elected ns class officers for tho ensuing year: Everett Day, president; R ssoll Drinker, vico president; Harold Holdman, sec rotary; Jos, Galloway, treasurer, and Delbert Day and Francis Drinker as policemen. Those present wore Harry Kind, Har old Holdman, ClKTord Holdman, Paul Wright, Glen Wright Don ald Rose, Donald - Strickland, Everett Day, Delbert Day, Joe Galloway, Russell Drinker, Francis Drinker. Chester Wilson, Jack Vinson and Russell Myer. Th nltinble sight of a lot of doctors onnoaimr anv succrestion that offers a way out of the de plorable losses of life annually, due to the prevalence in disease and accidents, is again illustrat ed in the east where a German specialist, invited to this coun try for the purpose of demonstrat ing niacuro ior muuiuwuaip, wo denied the privilege of testing his cure. And this principally hfwiiiRp. the American doctors do not care to have a foreigner invade their field of income. There ought to be a national board of examiners, where once a doctor got his certificate of proficiency, they could not be questioned in any state or sec tion of the whole country, mat wnnlrl plminnto a certain amount of jealousy.- Exchange. Charles Stenihauser, who with Mrs. Kteinhauser and childen retuned from New York City, where they have been spending the winter with relatives, says he thinks the appie marketing condition is going to look up from now on. "The extra fan cy Hood Rivers are selling well in New York now," says Mr. Steinhauser, "and they are bringing extra fancy prices. They are selilng as high as $1.25 per dozen." moou uiver uia-cier, The New Books: Andrews The Marshal. A novel of very ingenious plot: characters drawn with unusual , skill and understanding and , a charm of names superior to any previous work by this fa mous author. Francois did not remember it himself but he knew the story by heart as his grandmother had told it to him and he saw vivid ly tho picture she painted of the fpreat men who had crowded the ittle peasant house, Marshal Ney and others, grand in their glittering uniforms, himself a baby of three on tho floor, tho great general witii the sword that touched lightly tho baby's shoulder and Francois heard tho words; "Rise, Chevalier Francois Beaupre, ono day, perhaps, a marshal of France, under another Bonaparte." It was because of this that Francois knew that his life was to bo dedicated to the Bonnpartist cause; and it is so dedicated up to the time of his sacrifice at Strasburg, where Louis Bonaparte made his first attempt to restore the Empire. Bancroft- Games for the Play ground, Home, School and Gym nasium. Four hundred games carefully chosen and classified by tho as sistant director of physical train ing of the public schools of Now York city. Game books aro In constant demand, and this book is a welcome addition to our shelves. Barrio Peter and Wendy. Tho play Peter Pan mndo into a fascinating story, with addi tions. Only grown-ups can fully appreciate it, but many children will enjoy it Campbell- - Booklet on Crochet ing. What to crochet, how to cro chet it, and what to crochet it with. Mntheson- Representative Wo men of tho Bible. Fascinating character sketches of tho following; Evo the Un folded, Sarah tho Steadfast, Re bekah tho Far-seeing, Rachel tho Placid, Miriam tho Gifted, De borah tho Drastic, Ruth tho De cided, Hannah the Pious, Mary tho Guiding, Mary tho Thought Reading. Juvenile Books: Church Stories from English History. Tales from tho timo of Julius Caesar to that of Queen Victo ria, told In such masterly fash ion and having such a dash of movement that thoy will attract many older renders who havo not lost tho youthful zest for adven ture. Dimods Dick among tho Ev erglades. m Tho first of tho series of Dick books. Lagerlof-Furthor Adventures of Nils. Hundreds of children havo como to love tho first Nils book wherein an idle, cruel boy, re duced to elfin slzo for malicious mischief, migrates with tho wild geese and learns lessons of love and helpfulness. It was largely because of this lxok that tho author was awarded tho novel prize. Tho second volume is us delightful as the first. Jacob Carr Dead Jacob Carr died at his home in this city Monday, March 10th, at 5 a. m., aged 88 years, and 8 months. He was born in Sussex county, England, July 14, 1824, and came to St Johns, Mich., in 1875, living there until 1908, when he came to St. Johns, Ore gon, with his daughter, Mrs. S. W. Rogers. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. S. W. Rog ers of this city and Mrs. Lillie E. Osborn of San Francisco; also by ono step daughter, Mrs. Gil bert Goodhue. Although not a member of any church, he exemplified by his honorable life the teachings of the Golden Rule, and unfailingly dvinced a practical piety. The funeral services were con ducted Tuesday by tho Rev. James Murphy, pastor of the Congrega tional church, at the Blackburn undertaking parbrs, Mrs. Coo vert having charge of the music. Interment was made in the Rose City cemetery. Birthday Party Given on Monday Evening A very enjoyable evening in honor of the above day, was spent at X the home of Miss Beulah Beam on Smith Avenuo given by tho girls class of the Baptist Sunday bchool. Their beautiful home was gaily decorated in the national colors of'Ould Irelan," and the games and amusements par took of the same nature. A guessing contest and match ing shamrocks alforded much pleasure in choosing their part ners for supper, tho first prize being nwarded to Miss Mary Kinnenr. Light refreshments were passed and fruit punch was served in the dining room. Tho following wero present: Misses Catherine Gcnsmnn, Hazel Evans, Vida Evans, Delia Young, Muriel Noble, Arlino Shaw, At thea Toole, Lydia Donaldson, Margaret Sparks, Ethel Hufiford, Maggie Dickie, Sadie Cramor, Mary Kinnenr. Gertrude Mc Carthy, Vida Reising, Beulah Beam. Messrs. Lee Gcnsmnn, Theodore Bugby, Frank Bugby, Fred Mnrlette, Orin Lear. Lewis Kcllher, Ralph Carlson, Eugcno Thurman. Bert Wilfred. Frank Grow, Wilbur Bellinger, John McGregor, Thomas Cochran, Frank Wright and Roy Beam, Mrs. J. M. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Beam. All had a snlcndid timo and appreciate Mrs. Beam's kind hospitality, declaring them to be first class entertainers, and rladly accented tho invitation to 'como again." MINNESOTA TRAVELING MAN IN BAD SHAPE In iin nfTnilnvttnynniitnd linforo a Notary in St. Paul a traveling mnn swears to tno louowing: Mini ii HcmfiifiiiK cor nlwiiit two by three inches in sizo on tho . , i T 1 r , it. . J.. ngnt sine oi necK over mu jug ular vein a dangerous placo. Wuh troufnd liv mnnv doctors but no benefit Allen's Ulcorino Salvo cured tho ulcer in six months, This salvo is ono of tho oldest remedies in America; since 18G9 if linn lionn known im thn nnlv utilim nmi-nrfnl mimiirh in P.ura chronic ulcers and old sores of long standing. Allnn'n Illrnrlnn finlvn acta hv drawing out the poiBons and healing tno sore irom tno uotiom up. It is so powerful that it heals new cuts and sores in one- tMrl thn t.Jinn that common salves and liniments tnko. And it hnnln litirna and scalds with out a scar. Sold by tho St Johns Pharmacy, and other leading druggists. Tho Y. P. S. C. E. of tho First Church of Christ gavo a delight ful St. Patrick's party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Downing last Monday evening. The homo wns beautifully deco rated In appropriate colors and designs for such nn evening. Irish games wero entered into with much enthusiasm. Pigs wero carved from potatoes, corks wero counted, history was re called by tho use of the words commencing with "Pat" and potato races of a now kind were done. Roast potatoes wero ser ved. Tho party was well attended and enjoyed by all. Ten acres of tho finest fruit land in tho famous White Salm on valley, worth $1000 per acre, will be sold for $7000 cash or $7,- 500, part cash. The tract is set to Snitzenbenr and Newtown ap pies, two years old, is finely situ ated about three and one-half miles from tho Columbia river. It is well worth investigating. For particulars, call at this ofiice. A very quiet wedding took Blaco at the home of W. A. ;ishop when Bertha May Bishop was given in marriage to Jos. R. Cavil at2:00o'clock March the 11th in the presence of the im mediate family. Mr. Cavil is a violinist nf nomn nhilitv. and tho bride is the daughter of W, A. HiHhnn and has been emniovea for some timo past as a weaver in tlinwonlnn mills of this nlace. The ceremony was performed by W. S. Plowman paBtor of the Evangelical church. ProacU tho gospel of St. Jchm. MaKe of Embroidery or Bordered Material When one reflects upon the great changes timo works, noth ing short of wonder is felt That holds good of really everything in life. And don't you feel that clothes play a quite important part in life? Well, the changes wrought there surely make ono look round and about nowadays, that is, the great changes in style and effect and, perhaps moro than all these, In the won derful mntcrinls produced. Not so long ago, at all, there was tho broad, four and five, and even six yard wide skirt that consumed, O, so much goods, and that was so heavy and awk ward that ono Invarinbly xcame homo perfectly exhausted, after the least little shopping expedi tion. Note tho difference now! You enn havo a skirt with any num ber of plaits even yot it can be mndo so that the lower edge mensures less than two yards. And it is so easy and simple to make that oven tho inexperien ced sower need not hesitate lo undertake it Take, for examine, a flkirt like tho model shown nere, No. 70.r2. It is mndo in ono piece, n fact al ways reassuring to tho homo dressmnker, for alio knows that very little trouble attaches to the making of such a skirt or dress. Then tho lower edge of this skirt is straight, bo that you can use flouncing, embroidery or bordor cd material, for which it is spe cially adapted. With a little skirt liko that nothing could bo prettier thnn a blouso made after tho model 7013, in peplum stylo, and thoroughly adapted for tho use of bordered fabric or embroidery. Combin ed and worn with a soft noil rose satin girdle, you havo n moat fetching littlo costume for warm afternoon wear. For your bordered voile or chaliis the model No. 0053, which is made in tho peasant stylo, is really charming. Notice to Users of Water There seems to bo soipe misun dnrstnndincr In reference to the filing of complaints with me in tho matter ot the ttt. Jonna wa rp Wnrks and Lltrhtlmr Co. The complaints should simply bo written statements ot any objec tions there may be as to tho quality, price, service and con ifiiftfc nf tho conmanv. If the quality is poor or the pressure bad, or if water cannot be ob tained at all times, advise me. Make the statements as full as nosmhlfl. and if there are any other witnesses to the fact, write them down. Give your name and address and your tele phone, if you have one. Perry C. Stroud, City Attorney. Oregon's best babies may havo a chance to bo exhibited at San Francisco's world fair in 1915. Provision has been made for an exposition of eugenics at tho State Fair next Fall with the idea of getting tho best babies of various ages which may later bo entered in n national contest at San Francisco. Other states are taking similar steps.
