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JOHNS REVIEW DtT(4 le tlHt IrtKtrtt t lb PrtttitHiK tWt MiarittMrt Ctnttr f (ht NrttiM VOL. 8 ST. JOHNS, ORHGON, PRIDAY, MAHC1I a8. 1913, NO. jo A GOOD RECORD The Present City Officials Have Made Good With the torm of the city ofll cials having almost been brought to a close, it is fitting and proper that a glance be thrown back ward and stock be taken of what sort of government the present officials have rendered. It is so easy to forgot and difficult to re member the thinirs that have oc currod and how they have boon brought about. When u city gov ernment has been running along smoothly with little friction or dissatisfaction, the public, as a rule, gives little or no heed to the fact that diplomacy, good judg ment and executive ability has been brought into play by those holding the reins of city govern ment to bring this happy conui tion about. The things not ac complished are remembered and the things that have been nc- comnlished arc forgotten. When the present officials took office last April there were matters of vital importance to be straight ened out and terminated in ono way or another. Borne of them having been hanging lire for some years. Agitation was still rifo to some degree over the sower question, but it has now practically died out and seldom mentioned. There was moro of less disspntion over other mat ters which today are almost for gotten. In fact.nt present there is less of disscntion, less of tur moil and less of dissatisfaction over city affairs than has over been tho case. The water rate question was responsible for con- cit9knllii A SbitiiaaiAn nn1 mfanti. DIUUtUUlU l4IUliJtJIVSIl (till uii- .dorstanding as well. But it has ;been placed with tho Railroad SCommiBsion for adjustment. If "adjustment is needed, this was tho placo to send it, as all fair minded must admit. It is tho only body that is in n position to deal fairly with tho question. Therefore, it must be conceded that the present officials have conducted city affairs in a suc cessful and businesslike manner. Mistakes may have been made occasionally, but generally of minor importance. A careful scrutiny of tho acta of tho councilmanic body for tho past year will roveal httlo to its dis credit, and much to its credit. It has been progressive in its naturo and practically harmo nious in its acts. Tho improvement of Dawson street was ono of its best accom plishments. This improvement had baffled tho efforts of several previous councils, and it remain ed for tho present officials to "take the bull by tho horns" ond force it to completion. Burling ton street, from tho city hall block to Bradford street, was much in tho same condition. For several years it had been an eye sore and disgrace to tho city by reason of its dilapidated condi tion, but through the manipula tions of the present officials, its hard surfacing has been accom plished. Another link was add ed to the improvement of Fes senden street, and the balance of the improvement is being provid ed for. A number of other streets have been improved, and still others are pending. More arc lights and fire hydrants have been installed, a more advanta geous contract for lighting the city has been effected, a street sweeper has been purchased, and much street improvement has been accomplished. What more could bo expected from one year's service would be difficult to imagine. Having been a constant attend ant at the council sessions, we have found little to criticise and much to commend. One must be at the meetings where both sides of all controversies are aired before being competent to judge of the decisions made, and must also have some knowl edge of tho limitations of the city charter. There have been times when the council would have been glad to have done otherwise than they did if the charter had permitted, The public is a hard taskmaster. It is ever ready to condemn. As a rule it is ungrateful, selfish, ready to judge from surface in dications, inconsistent and un- appreciative. It is prone to seek some ulterior or sinister motive for acts that are done. To please all is an utter impossi bility so long as there are two sides to any ouestion. There fore, the council must do what A Year's Review A North Carolina editor who has summed up his business for 1912 wins the prize for the best review of the year. It follows: Been broke .'501 times. Had money 4 times. Praised tho public 4 times. Told lies 1.728 times. Told the truth 1 time. Missed prayer meeting 52 times. Been roasted 431 times. Roasted others 52 times. Washed the office bowl 3 times. Missed meals 0. Mistaken for preacher 11 times. Mistaken for capitalist 0. Found money 0. Took bath G times. Delinquents who paid 8. Those who did not pay 138. Pain in conscience 0. Got whipped 0. Whipped others 23 times. Casn on hand at beginning $1.47. Cash on hand at ending 15 cents. St. Louis Post Dispatch. i - - - it considers right, let the result bo what it may. A. A. Muck as Mayor certain ly has made a good presiding officer. His rulings and advice have over been in accord with the best interests of tho city. Ho has always endeavored to render the greatest good to the greatest number, has been cour teous and considerate to all. and he can take pride in tho record ho has made. Mr. Muck has de cided to not make tho race for any city office this year. Thero never was a better city recorder than F. A. Rico has proven himself to be. System atic, obliging, faithful, careful, feasant, accurate "and ever on the job. it is not to be wondered at that no other had the temer ity 0 aspire for the position that to has handled so admirably. As )olico judgo ho has been fair and impartial, but ever just J. E. ranch could have no su perior us city treasurer. His careful, systematic work is a matter of pride to himself and the city as well. Ho has no competition for re-election, and it is well, becauso a better one could not be found. Perry C. Stroud, city attorney. ins tho courage of his convic tions. Ho has made a thorough study of tho city charter, and lus interpretation ol its provis ions have been accepted by coun cil without question. Ho is res olute, unyielding and pursues any matter ho gets started on to tho end. He is a candidate for re-election. J. E. Hiller. D. Frank Hors- man and I. B. Martin as Council men at Large, have all made good. They have endeavored to bo on tho richt sido of every question, and havo been emi nently successiui in so doing. Individually and collectively they have devoted their time to tho best interests of the city, and no fault can bo found with them. Thoir records aro open to ono and all, and in them can bo found nothing to disparage or bo asham ed of, Mr. Hiller is an indepen dent candidate for Mayor; Mr. Horsman is a candidate to suc ceed himself, having been en dorsed by both tho Democratic and Republican parties. Mr. Martin is a candidate for Coun cilman of the First Ward. F. W. Va ent ne and J. W. Da vis, present Councilmen of the First Ward, have botn rendered valiant service. They have shown wisdom and thoroughness in their official acts. They have met every question fairly and squarely, and in the records they have made they have nothing to regret, nor would they do differ ently if they were called upon to vote again upon the same mat ters. Better councilmen would be hard to find. Mr. Valentine ia a candidate to succeed him self, and Mr. Davis is a candi date for Councilman at Large. P. H and Roy Wilcox, Coun cilmen of the Second Ward, have made good in every sense of the term. They have been very careful of the city's interests.and their official acts have been above reproach. Their records could scarcely be improved upon. Both aro candidates for re-election. Thus it will be seen that indi vidually and collectively" tho present city officials have made good. What more could oe ex pected? Vnr Sale Himalaya blackber- rv. the orreatest nroducer known. Strong roots 50c. J. A. Hyde, 515 Bristol st., near dhck yara. REASONS GIVEN Why Girls Go Wrong and Young Men Also Monday's Oregoninn contained tho following excellent editorial on "What Makes Uirls Uo Wrong." It is well worth read ing: What makes girls iro wrong? That is tho question which is forced on tho minds of the Amer ican people by the revelations of tho white slavo traffic and bv tho inquiries into vice and the conditions of woman's labor. Wo havo long dodged tho question. us wc dodge all disagreeable questions, but now we nrc called upon so imperatively for an an swer that we can evade no long er. We must face tho question and answer it. There is danger that in seeking the answer one cause will assume such exagger ated importance in our estima tion that other causes will be shut from our mental view. Wo aro now living in a time which is comparable to that of tho restoration of Charles II in England a time of reaction from a reign of enforced sim plicity of life. Tho youth of the Nation has rebelled against tho restraints and deprivations of country life and has flocked to tho cities to "havoagood time." Though tho parents often accom pany their children in their mi gration, they find the young gen eration less amenable to control. The reins of parental discipline havo been slackened. Many parents drop them altogether, permitting children to go their own way. Formerly u mother did not allow a girl to go out in tho ovening unless she know where and with whom tho girl was going. This is so no longer in an increasing number of fam ilies. Having arrived in tho city, the girl secures employment in store, office or factory, where she meets other girls, talking of their good clothes, of their "fel lows," of dances, theatres and other amusements. She wishes to do as others do. When n young man offers his escort, she accepts and ho gives her a "good time." She little thinks that she may pay for that "good time" in her own degradation, perhaps in years of the vilest slavery, which will end in a shameless death. She bees other girls better dressed than herself, sho over hears scoffing remarks about her own plain clothes and tho desiro for good clothes begins to beat against the stern limitations of her meagre earnings. Sho learns that other girls aro well dressed at men's expense though in tho end how dearly at thir own! she hears chance remarks about the price that is really paid and at first is revolted. But she rightly or wrongly forms tho im pression that it is a common thing, that nobody thinks any thing of it and she asks herself: "If others do it, why should not I?" Sho is passed over by tho popular young men because "a fellow can't have any fun with her." The friction between her earnings and her desires daily becomes moro grinding, and at last sho yields. It is the first step which costs. That once ta ken, the descent which ends in tho brothel is easy. Had that girl been blessed with a mother who combined the kindness and sympathy of a friend with the strictness of a parent, she might havo been saved. Such a mother would havo kept a watchful care over her, would havo insisted on tho companion of the "good times" spending an evening at home with the girl, that maternal in tuition might judge of his char acter and of the wisdom of the association. Such a mother would have sought to find inno cent amusements for her daugh ter, to throw her into the society of girls and young men who would rather live simply on what they could honorably earn than "make a splash" on the bor derland between the world and the half world. Such a mother would teach her girl that the re spect of a man is worth infinite ly more to her than all the pleas ures and good clothes he can buy her: that purity will procure a love that lasts through life, while fatal complaisance wins only a passing passion which ouickly changes to contempt With the right kind of a mother the difference between a virtuous Enjoyedtte Even, An old couple in Michigan,who had never before boon away from their native village, wont to Cal ifornia. It proved a memorable trip in more ways than one, as was illustrated by an incident on their return home. A neighbor, asking tho old lady if sho had seen an earth quake while in 'Frisco received the following reply: "Indeed, 1 did. I saw it and heard it and oh J I enjoyed it so much." Tho neighbor aghast with as- tonismcnt, asked why she enjoy ed tho earthquake. The old lady replied: "Because it is the first thins: that has happened since John and I were married thirty years ago that ho hasn't blamed me for." Selected. and a dissolute girl will not con sist in the difference between $8 and $12 a week; it will consist in tho difference between sound principles instilled from child hood, with right upbringing on tho one hand and total absence of principles and parental guidance on the other. Whnt part do tho young men pluy in tho tragedy of the girl who goes wrong? Too many of them, even as boys, have their minds corrupted with n pervert ed idea of the relations of tho sexes. They have been luft to learn tho secret of sex with ev ery accompaniment oi moral filth. As they blossom into man hood, they absorb from their el ders tho idea that girls are tho lawful prey of men, to bo seduc ed and cast asido and boasted of as their conquests. This is at an age when, under simpler and moro nrimitivo conditions. younir men wcro expected to find their mntcs, marry them and begin rearing families. Then a young man who did not marry was re garded with suspicion. Now a young man wno marries thus early is considered to havo thrown away his youth, when ho should have been having his fling. Tho young man makes tho ex cuse that no cannot auoru to marry, and there is some ground for it The accepted standard of living has risen in every rank of society. Old people remark that when setting up housekeeping tho young folks wish to begin where they loft off. Women have flocked into many occupa- t ons at ower wages than men and have caused the wages paid men to be scaled down. They have thus decreased men's abili ty to marry them. Each sex in stinctively seeks tho society of tho other, but with an increased disinclination to regard matri mony as tho outcome Having the low estimato or tiiootnor sox already described, the young man's excuse for not marrying soon changes to a determination not to marry, and the growing independence of women as they become wage earners decreases the opportunity of those who would fain marry. In increasing numbers young men seek to grat ify their passions at tho expense of women without marrying, and the weakest of the weaker sex become their prey. Thus among the causes of tho degradation of women into white slavery poverty no doubt is im portant, but whether it is the principal cause is open to grave question. Few people aro so poor as the Irish peasantry, yet none are so famed for the virtue of their women. The head of tho Florence Crittenton homes for women told tho Illinois vice commission that low wages were the least of the caused of immor ality, but that more society girls girls from good homes, with fathers and mothers able to pro vide for them amply, than wage earninggirls have fallen. This coincides to some extent with the statements of some Chicago fallen women that the attentions of men not low wages, were the cause of their downfall. In studvinir a problem so com plex we need to be careful that wo do not place our finger on ono cause and say: "That is the cause." For in the present tran sition stage of women's social and political status there aro many causes acting and reacting each upon the others. Building Permits No. 16 To Arthur Evanson to erect a delling on Edison Street between Tyler and Polk streets; cost $1200. jopj ojyj What the Well Dressed Woman is Wearing At a recent opening of the new Spring Fashions at ono of the leading Hhopsin this great city, ono of tho most conspicuous feat ures was a little coatee. It was shown in a great vari ety of materials, ranging from brocaded satin, flowered silk. pllan taffeta, faille, corded silks and bcmrnlino to chnrmeusc. crepe voile, and all the other lovely silk crepes. In most cases it was worn with light colored skis, thnt be ing tho very latest wrinkle with the ultra smart women in Paris. And the contrast is lovely, if the right kind of fabrics arc brought together. Now take this cute little gar merit Illustrated here. It is 7877-71 SS made in tho very becoming peas ant style, with the dearest little surplice vest imaginable, afford ing thereby an opportunity for tho use of somo soft dranerv mull orchiffon.nnd with a sleovo that is quito now and charming. The little poitlum is separate and is made with tho cutaway effect in front while nt tho back it is looped up in sash effect You can uso rose color brocade or flowered silk with cream chiffon for tho vest, which you can edge with heavy insertion. The skirt is a practical six-iror- ed model, that falls in excellent lines, and is quito simple to make. White or cream cotton bedford cord, corded silk, voile, crone meteor, or any of tho rib bed materials will bo splendid for making it up. Nothing could bo smarter or more in vogue, thnn such nn at tire for afternoon walking visit ing, and by making theso gar ments yourself, a task which is really quite possible and even easy for tho home sewer, thero need not bo any exorbitant ex penditure of money. Tho mate rials mentioned can bo had at rea sonable prices, as somo aro a bit high, by attending tho occa sional sales at shops, and where you can very often strike some short length of material that would bo just right for your lit tle coatee. George W. Munson Independent Candidate for Coun cilman Second Ward. It elected he promises a square deal to all, and that he will not be controlled or influenced by any one. Will favor an economical conducting of city government and strict enforcement of all laws. pd adv. The Sunday School banquet given in themanso of the Con gregational church last Friday evening was largely attended and thorcdiKhly enjoyed. The Sunday School is steadily growing and mucn interest is uowg ovinccu. Time for Brotherhood When P. fellow'n fpnHncr lilmv And Is troubled through and I'irougii With n mclnntlinlv fVnltmr That ho cannot seem to shake; When bin nlnns linvn tmnn nilmu And his hopes have slipped away, Aim ne s standing ni tho cross roads Wonderiinr which nnn in tnlf,v That's the time to grab his hand Aim 10 miiKe mm understand That lie's irrfiwlmr nvnr f rtflna And his worries aren't worth while, That's tho Limn fnnlnn In a Wk With a good old friendly whack, That's the time he needs your friendshin And the time he wnnts your smile. When he's deep "down in the (hi in lis And has known life's rnckv blllllDH. When he's irot tho killinv nni.tnn That his work no longer counts; That's the time a word of cheer Sweetly whispered in his ear Sets the heart of him to beating 'Till his Hnirit. nrmirllv runmitu That's ihe time a glad "Hello!" means inr moro than you may know. That's the timo'a sign of friend- snip Really does a brother good; That's the time a word of praise Lifts n follow nn fnr rinvn Sends him on his way rejoicing; That's tho timo for brotherhood. Detroit Free Press. Would Make Ideal Mayor J. E. Hiller would make an ideal Mayor becauso ho has al ways mado good. A man of fino appearance, able, conscientious, imr miiHicu, uipiomniicanu tact ful, an activo worker in city af fairs and impartial, ho could not help bufprovoto boa Mavor that all would havo reason to bo proud of. His record as councilman has been a most honorablo one. and he is not ashamed of it, and is quite willing to make tho run for Mayor on tho record that ho has made as a public official. St Johns needs a man of good judg ment, clean, sound, public spirit ed and wido nwako to tho city's interests. Such n man is J. E. Hiller. It is seldom that men of his attainments and capability aro willing to servo as city offi cers, and since ono has been found who will, it is only pru dence end good common senso to elect him by nn overwhelming vote. A city will bo measured in tho oyes of tho world bv its officials; if tho city officers aro of a low order the city will bo so regarded. pd adv. Made a Splendid Record Tho reason why F. W. Valen tino should be elected once more as Councilman of tho First Ward is becauso ho has made a splen did record as public servant. His judgment is sound, and ho ever delves deeply into any mat ter before arriving at a decision. This is tho reason that ho seldom errs in lending his influence or advocating any public measure. lie s an ardent booster at any and all times for St. Johns, be lieves in good streets and public conveniences, and will do any thing within his power to ad vance the interests and ureater development of tho city, A vote tor Valentino is a voto for good government and an improved city. pd adv. A Few Good Bargains In closing our business we havo had to take back some fur niture. Wo wish to close this out at once and will make very closo prices. We have a nearly new bt Johns Range with polished top and base; a heavy iron lied, Springs and Mattress; a Baby Bed and Mattress; Hoyal Oak Dresser; a few Kitchen Chairs, Rockers, etc. Seo these and get prices of A. 0. Gesler at Ormandy Bros., op posite postofhee, Calof Bros. Chamberlain's Couch Remedy has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of coughs, colds and croup. It can bo depended upon. Try it. Sold by all dealers. . Work for a Greater Bt Johns. COUNCIL MEETS Matters of Importance Receive Attention All members were protonl at the regulnr meeting of the city council Tuesday evening, with Mayor Muck presiding. The first matter to receive at tention was n petition to improve Central avenue from Buchanan to Fcssenden street sixty feet wide by cement sidewalk, curb and grade. Referred to the city engineer for recommendation. A petition to improve Swen- son street between Charleston and Myers streets was presented and a resolution directing the engineer to prepare the data for such improvement was adopted. Pharmacist C. C. Currin ask ed for permission to change an electric sign from his present business place at 10(5 North .Jer sey Btreet to his now prospoctivo location in the Holbrook building on Philadelphia street Per mission readily granted. ' Leo Cormany and Koss Walker leasees of the skating rink re quested that a special policeman be appointed to officiate at the Saturday evening dances. Mat ter referred to tho Police Com mission. S. C. Cook made a verbal re port in regard to I'cssendon street stating that he had inter viewed tho Portland Railway LUrht and Power Co. and was given assurance by Mr. Fuller that tho company would within tho next fow weokB level olf the ground on Fcssenden street be tween the curb and car line in good shape and would keep it in that condition. ! Bills amounting to $155.55 woro nllowcd. Tho following arc lighta.were ordered installed : Ono at corner of Fosscnden and Midway; one nt corner of Tyler and Lynn: one at corner of Columbia biule- vard and Smith avenue and one nt corner of Ida ond Dawson streets. Tho street committeo was authorized to repair Pittsburg street between tho railroad ami tho ferry landing in a tomporary mannor.it being tho intention of tho council to pormnmmtly im prove the street after the weather settles. It was decided after a some what lengthy discussion that tho city should contract for the purchnso of u firo auto truck with pumping attachments having a capacity of 900 gallons per min ute and a pressuro of 120 pounds nt pump and to advertise for bids on same to be in by April 8th at 8 o'clock. An ordinanco adopting the viewers' report on tho opening and extension of Polk street be tween St Johns Heights addition and Dawson street passed first and second readings and was then held up for another week upon request of tho proporty owners. Tho v ewers' report on the opening nnd extension of Tyler street was rojected on account of the ownership of a certain tract not being definitely established. An ordinanco providing the time and manner of improving Fcssenden street between Uswo- go and Smith avenue with con crete paving was passed. A resolution directing tho en gineer to prepare plans and specifications for tho improve ment of Leonard streot from Fcssenden to Catlm street was adopted. Randolph Uraden made a low forcible remarks concerning the establishment of tho width of Willamette boulevard. A change in tho placo of hold- inir tho Anril election in the first ward was affected and the new location mado the Wolcott building on the corner of Jer sey and Charleston streets. f!nlnnfsts nro flockinc to Oro- gon from every part of tho United States, taking advantage of tho low one way settlers' rates now in force on the railroads. Indi cations are that the Spring movement will be heavy and that Oregon will gain just what sho most needs, a large number oi thrifty, intelligent and practical farmers who will scttio on mo vacant lands of tho state and de velop them. Central Orogon homesteads are attracting a largo number of newcomers. Tho total registration to date is almost 1200.