St.JtkiM k CiiMktR You
U wcerxl tit numWt l tndntttitt.
I termtH in tipttUlion.
Cn to l'oii!nJ xtty 20 min.
Hat Mville ratef on J tldra.
Hat fifiett r mt elMHicily.
Hat Iwe tttong banVt,
Hat UiffC athool liouwt.
Hat abundant ol ptifett water.
Hat hard tutlace ttteett.
lik,tltntire aewrraee ajrtttm.
111 fine, modem ltick tit? hall.
Mm payroll of f9J.CK monthly.
SKlpo monthly 2,000 ear freight.
Atl railroad have accttt to it.
It gateway In Portland hatW.
Climate ideal and lirallMut. .
St. John U Cull Iiir You
Hat wn thurtUt.
Mat mt mitinR Mttt.
DirtinctiwtyamanujartttftMajfcr
fkdfoint th titjr el PcmUm.
1m nearly 6,000 pnpuUllwn.
Ha a pMit library.
TaabU ureptftr. H.MUjtiL
I tat large dry deakt, taw
Woolf n mill, trr wvtaa,
Slot woikt, athettea faNHf
Ship building plant,
Vtneer and rtaeltfor ntaatf,
Fteur mill, planing mffl.
Dot factory, and ethett.
More induttrie emtne.
St. Johnt it the plate for YOU.
ST. 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.