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Hlitoricul Soelttf St. Johns Is Calling You It second In number of lntluttrict. U teventh in population. Car to Portland every 20 mln. Mai navigable water on 3 aidet. I lai finest trai and electricity. Hat two strong banks. Has five large school houses. -Has abundance of purest water. Has hard surface streets. Has extensive sewerage system. Has fine, modern brick city hall. Has payroll of f 95.000 monthly. Ships monthly 2,000 cars freight. All railroads have access to it. Is gateway to Portland harbor. Climate ideal and healthful. St. Johns is Calling You Hat seven churches. Has a most promising future. Distinctively manufacturing city Adjoins the city of Portland. Hat nearly 6,000 population. Has a public library. Taxable property, f-4,500.000. Hat 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 othert. More industries coming, St. Johns Is the place for YOU. ST. JOHNS REVIEW Devoted (o the Interest ot the Peninsula, (be Manufacturing Center of the Northweit VOL. 8 V ST. JOHNS OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY IS, 1913. NO. 36 COUNCIL MEETS A Municipal Railway WHAT JS NEW Had a Delightful Time Notice of Final Account RESOLUTION Matters of Importance Receive Attention The city council met in regu lar session Tuesday evening with all members present and Mayor Uredoson presiding. The first matter to receive at tention was a communication from the secretary of the Port land Library association stating that the plans for the new li brary in St. Johns had been ap proved and gave assurance that tho structure would be ready forj occupancy by tho time the rail rains set in. A communication from James E. Kirk stated that he would require the sum of $300 for a nar row strip oir his property at tho rear of Smith property on Wil lamotto boulevard, which the city is desirous of securing in order to remove an angle in the boulevard. This pice- was deemed too high by the council, and the recorder was directed to tender Mr. Kirk an olTer of $200 for tho strip. Attorney II. E.xCollior asked that the $150 which tho council had resolved to expend toward the defense in the Willamette boulevard case now pending in the Supreme Court be advanced. Action was deferred for one week. It was decided that tho city dock should receive a good ap plication of paint, which should be secured from N.J. Bailey at a price of 55 cents per gallon, and that the services of two local men should be secured for ap plying the paint in a proper mannor. An ordinance providing for the construction of a side track by the O. W. R. & N. Co. on Bradford otroct botween Phila delphia and Alta streets, con necting with the Peninsula Iron Works, received first reading and was held over ono week for investigation by tho city attor ney. An ordinance directing tho city recorder to sell improvement bonds to the amount of $5,290. 99 was passed. An ordinance adopting the en gineer's roport on tho opening and extension of St. Johns av enue botween Central avenue and Seneca street wan passed, A resolution providing for tho improvement of Fox street be tween Charleston and Oswego streets was adopted. A fire hydrant was ordered in stalled at the property line near the ferry landing. The mayor recommmended that all cross walks laid in the city hereafter should bo of con crete on streets where the grade was permanently established. He also urged the abolishment of the engineer's five per cent exacted from property owners on street improvement, declaring it to bo an unjust tax upon prop erty owners who were enterpris ing enough to improve their streets. It was decided that a deten tion room be fitted up in appro priate style in the city hall build ing, and also that cabinets be provided in tho office of the chief of police, the buildings and grounds committee being em powered to provide same. The city attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance with an emergency clause attached mak ing it imperative that owners of dogs muzzle their canines during July and August. The following bills were al lowed: County Clerk, filing deed, $1.00; Miller Hardware Co., rope, 55c; George Lemon. In spector Fessenden St., $36.00; Bert Olin, C days on street, $15; L.F. Trumbull, IS days on street $3.75; J. Klum, 3 days on street with team, $15,00; John Kline, G days onstreet,$15.00;Joe Briggs, 4 days on street, $10.00; John Ries, 5 days on street with team, $25.00; E. C. Robinson, 5h days on street, $13.75; George Skaar, 6 days on street. $15.00;Edmond son Co. material for fountain and cleaning sewer $6.40; Fred Brown, 1J days cutting weeds, $3.75; Fred Ziegler 7 days cut ting weeds $17.50; Paul Nelson 6 days cutting weeds, $15; C. F. Brooks 6 days cutting weeds $15.00;W.A.FIynn6 days cutting weeds $15.00; B. Wanless 2 days cutting weeds $5.00; L. Van Du zen 6 days cutting weeds $15.00; A B. Strait 3 days cutting weeds $7.50; E. Jones 4 days cutting weeds $10.00; C.A.Wilson 3 days The following article, which was taken from Monday's Ore- gonian, offers a suggestion that should receive serious considera tion. There is merit in it, and tho idea of a municipal railway from the river front to Jersey street is appealing, and at the first glance at least appears quite feasible. Tho article follows: Whitwood Court, Or., July 11. -While tho growth of Portland and its many suburbs is wonder ful, there is much yet to bo ad justed for public convenience. On the west side of the Willam otto wo have the United Rail ways witli a 5-cent fare from Portland to Whitwood Court or oven Linnton. Also a level hard surfaced boulevard. Wo have a splendid ferry boat and landing equipment built and maintained by our enterprising County Com missioners and running free, round trip every 20 minutes, crossing tho Willamette river at Whitwood court 5)1 times daily. In tho month of April, nccording to the boat log, it carried 20,050 passengers, 1773 wagons and buggies, GGG automobiles nnd auto-trucks besides cattle and horses, all free. On the cast side of the river the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company runs ijown to St. Johns giving a nine mile ride to and from Portland for a nickel, through streets lined with pretty homes to tho St. Johns Jersey street terminus. Bygoingout tho Portland Rail way to St. Johns, crossing the river on the free ferry and re turning via tho United Railway or vice versa ono has an interest ing trip on both lines, a distance of 16 miles, all for 10 cents. Now, the missing link in this chain of comfort nnd conven ience is tho walk up the steep hill from tho ferry toJersoy street in St. Johns. This is a hnlf-milo walk with a riso of about 140 feet. We cannot expect either elec tric line to build and operate a lino covering this space without charging an extra nickel, mo distance is short. St. Johns could use its own street nnd have no extra charge for franchise or engineering. At the foot of the hill lies its factories and water front -at tho top itsbusinesslis trict. While I believe it the real bus iness of Government to control and help private enterprises rather than tnko it from the peo ple, there are exceptions and I belicvo that if St. Johns would build and oporato a free electric over this this short half-mile ono car would do tho work- it would increase the number of visitors, factories, workshops, etc. to such an extent that the additional taxable property at tained would moro than pay for tho building and operating of such a line in five years. If would bo a drawing card for both sides of tho river as an inducement for investors to lo cate no ono side or the other nnd I believe the enterprising people of Linnton and Whitwood Court could be induced to help such an enterprise financially and that both electrical companies with lines now operating along the river would help by furnishing the electricity necessary for the operation of such a line at a greatly reduced charge. ROBERT H. BLANDING. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE Whereas, it has pleased the Ruler of tho universe to remove from our midst the beloved wife of Brother C. E. Schaefer; there fore be it Resolved, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to our be reved brother and family in their hour of grief and sorrow, and may the Heavenly Father In his loving kindness remove the clouds of sorrow from their hearts. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this lodge, a copy sent the bereaved family, a copy sent to the St, Johns Review and one to the Pacific Odd Fellow. Fraternally submitted, J. E. Powell, P. G., J. J. Goodman, Committee. Laurel Lodge No. 186, I. O. O. F St. Johns, Ore gon. cutting weeds $7.50; E. C. Rob inson $ day cutting weeds $1.25; total amount $276.95. Fishing and hunting licenses may be obtained at the St, Johns Hardware Co. In the World of Fashion able Dress Despite the talk of there not being anything really new and striking in the fashions of today. Paris does send forth snatches of lovely and absolutely novel ef fects in women's clothes. For inntjnipn.tlin nltniwfJinr' chiirminu1 little coat Avorn thy the very smnrt nnd chic women who are over ready to appreciate the beautiful, is just what seems to have been needed to complete the new, graceful skirt, that is made with laid-in soft and un stitched plaits, which give the much desired little fulness, yet do not interfere with the neces sary narrowness at the foot. Don't you think the slight cuta way effect in this short coat just dear? It is not a bit too pro nounced, yet adds such a decid edly good touch to the little gar ment, that there is distinct in dividuality given it The skirt is of the three-piece type, and you know how simple it is to make up, but if you have any misgiving as to the width of this skirt on account of the plaits, you will bo reassured by learning that it is only U yards wide In size 21. There is any number of lovely soft and clinging mnterials that are moro than well adapted for this style of coat and skirt, nnd you can have your choice among fabrics like silk and wool poplin, faille, bengaline, moire, canton crepe, crepo meteor, and chnr ineuse which still has its strong hold on fashionable women. But as you can use only ono material at a time, you can solect for this fetching costome, tho canton crepe in lavenderor tho new rose color, and use embroidered dim ity or craquelo net for tho small round collar and flare cuffs. Made up in this material, you will have an unusually good looking afternoon costume. The coat No. 77G1 comes in sizes, 23 to 42, and requires for size 36, IS yards 36-incn material. Pat tern for the skirt No. 7762, can be obtained in five sizes, 22 to 30 and needs for size 24, 3i yards 8G-inch material. Prico 15 cents each. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. WhereaB, the Great and Su preme Ruler of the Universe has, in His infinite wisdom, entered our sacred domain and removed from our midst the father of our Brother, Chas. Boyd, therefore be it - Resolved, That we mourn with our esteemed Brother the loss of his beloved father, that we ex tend to him and his family our heartfelt sympathy and condol ence in this dark hour of sore trial and bereavement who have lost a worthy and honored father whose many virtues live after him. Be it further Resolved, That in token of re spect to the memory of the de ceased, Our Charter be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to tho family of the deceased, that they be spread upon the minutes of this lodge and published in tho Pa cific Oddfellow and the St. Johns Review. C. A. Bawer, O. S. Haynes, W. H. Cheney, Committee, Laurel Lodge No. 186, St. Johns, Oregon, Mrs.E. F. Dny entertained the Rebekali Deirree staff at a bas ket picnic at lier beautiful home on Alta street on Wednesday af ternoon Inst. As it rained the picnic was held in doors where two games were played. One, a book game of which Mrs. Hall all was the fortunate winner of the first prize, a handsome book, the other, cards, of which Mrs. Dryden was the winner of the first prize, a lunch basket. Each guest was provided with an in dividual lunch basket and a tin cup for coffee. Ice cream in cones nnd punch were served during the afternoon. Those fortunate enough to be present were: Mos dnmes Effa Beam, Mabel Walker, Pascal Hill, Rose Robinson, Alma Deerie. Isabel Boyd, S. J. Gray, Gaines, Whitmore, Bessie Shultz, Ella Aiken, Cora Merrell, Geo. Hall. J. 11. Gammcl, Ed Mona- han, B.F. Rambo, Mary Downey, Perrine, Anna Glover, ausie Roirera. Alice Learned, Dryden. Misses Lilly nnd Nora Sizemore. Public Installation The Knights of Pythias gave a fino entertainment and public installation of officers on Friday evening last. A splendid lunch was served. The following offic ers were installed for the ensu ing term: E. It. Maxlleld. U. C. A. W. Fickle. V. C. J. E. Hillcr, M. F. 1). F. Horsman, K. R. S, A. W. Vincent, M. Ex. L. E. Gensman, 'M. W. Homer. Lindsoy, M. A. G. B. Bcnham, I. G. F. L. Bnbcock, O. G. Visitors to tho world's fair at San Francisco in 1915 will bo re minded by the Southern Pacific that Oregon iti "oifUTf the Bights you can't afford to miss." As a result of a series of conferences recently held between the officials of that line, tho "Shasta Route" the lino between Portland nnd Sacramento will be widely ex ploited. Crater Lake, the great fruit orchards of southern Ore gon, the Willnmetto Valley, tho grand sconory of tho Cascades and tho varied industries of Western Oregon will bo made tho subjects of pictures and stories to induce tourists to in clude a trip through Oregon in their exposition plans. Writing from La Grande. M. C. Naris, a field worker of the Oregon Agricultural College, states that the citizens of the different sections of Union County are co-operating in nn efTort to make their county fair a record breaker in overy respect tins year. They proposo to get together an exhibit at La Grande. October 8-11, that will convince their own citizens, as well as all visitors, that Union is second to no other county in the state in agricultural production. Indus trial, agricultural and horticul tural exhibits staged by the children of tho county will bo made a prominent feature of tho fair. In order to protect the seeds of Douglas Fir that will be plant ed during tins summer a cam paign of extermination will be waged against field mice and other rodents in the burned over sections of TillamookCounty, and poisoned grain will be liberally scattered over a tract of about 2.000 acres to bo reforested. As soon as the poison crew finishes its work, a force of men will be sent to do the seeding, a task which will require about three months. In addition to the 2.000 acres to be seeded, an additional 1,000 acres will bo planted with young trees. High prices for deciduous fruits in eastern markets and a bumper yield in the Northwest have combined to mako nrosnects exceedingly bright for farmers m Oregon and Washington. Ship ments from California have brought from $1500 to $2000 ner car, with an estimated yield of 14.UUU cars to tie snipped from the State. On the basis of pres ent prices the revenue from these 14.000 cars will be $28,000,000. Taking this as an index, Oregon and Washington crops should al so yield a sum which will go a long way to keep the wheels ot progress turning. Preach the goipel ot St. Jihni. THE LIBRARY Interesting Notes for the Library Patrons New Books. Brooke-Hunt Prisoners of the Tower of London. Being an account of some who at divers times lav captive within its walls. A book of facts more romantic than romance. Cooper; Frederia- Some Eng lish Story Tellers. A good bookin wltich to get acquainted with some of the present day writers about whom well informed folk are talking -Robert Hichens, Arnold Bennett, John Galsworthy.Joseph Conrad, May Sinclair, etc. Locke, N. J. Stella Man's. Mr. Locke has herein forsaken comedy for drama, if not for tragedy. This is the storv of a girl confined to her bed with nn alfection of the spine which for bids her moving the slightest. She lives in a room on a cliff overlooking the sea. Those about her have done their most to keep tho slightest knowledge of evil from her. She lives in a dream world where the few real figures of her friends take their places in idealized form. The climax of tho story comes when nn un expected recovery allows her to go into the real world and to bo where its evil side can thrust it self upon her. Tnrboll, Ida Business of be ing a Woman. Among the host of books which tho last few years hnve brought out on the subject of womnn.her place and work, Miss Tarhcll's little volume stands out for its eminent good sense and its readablcness. Some of the chanter headings are:, Tho U neasy Woman On this Imitation of Man Tho Woman nnd Her Raiment Tho Homeless Daughter The Childless Woman and the Friendless Child A quotation will show tho trend of tho book: "Tho most conspicuous occupation of the American woman of today.dress ing herself aside, is self-discussion. It is a disquieting phe nomenon. Chronic self-discussion argues chronic ferment of mind, and ferment of mind is a serious handicap to both happi ness and efficiency. The re-assuring fact is, that ferment of mind is no newer thing in woman than in man. It is a human ail ment. Its attacks, however, have always been unwelcome. Society distrusts uneasiness in sacred quarters ;that is, in the es tablished and privileged works. They aro tho best mankind has to snow for itself. At least they aro tho things for which tho raco has slavod longest nnd which so far have tho best re sisted attack. We would like to pride ourselves that they woro permanent, that wo had settled some things. And hence society resents a restless woman, and this is logical enough." White, Stewart Edward- Sign at Six. Electricity, light and sound, three elements that go to mako up tho life of a city and keep its activities in operation, are all matters of vibration. What would happen if ono man learned the secret of controlling vibra tion? This is the ingenious iden which an author whose talent has hitherto belonged to open trail and mountain passes devel ops in this story of New York. It is tho type of story which is designated as clever, and while the hero would be more likable could he be persuaded to talk and not drawl, to walk and not lounge, one does not mind very much for tho talo is readable- all that is asked in a story of its kind This the story now run ning in tho Portland Evening Telegram. For Sale- Five boxes, contents unknown, ono cooking range.ono commode, one mattress, one sit ting room stand, four beds and springs, one ironing board, one round dining room table, one barrel, contents unknown, one tool chest, contents unknown; all tagged Ray Smith, Goldendale, Wash. Will be sold ten days af ter the last publication of this notice. Property of James Gard ner of St. Johns. Taken on at tachment of Justice Court of St. Johns. First publication June 13, last publication July 18, 1913. J. Schmauder. Preach the gospel ox St. Johna; In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Multnomah County. In the Matter of tho Estate of HattieJayne, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administratorof the above entitled estate has filed his final account herein and that the Honorable T. J. Clceton, Judge of the above named Court, has designated the 18th day of Au gust, 1913. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon in the Court Room of Department No. G at the Court House in the City of Portland as the time and place for hearing objections to the said final ac count and the settlement thereof. R. A. JAYNE, Administrator. Perry C. Stroud, Attorney. Dated at Portland. Oregon, July 11th, 1913. Date of first publication July 18, 1913. Date of last publication, August 15, 1913. NOTICE The treasurer of the City of St. Johns, Oregon, will redeem on July 30, 1913, the following outstanding Improvement Bonds: Numbers 79 to 91 inclusive. The said bonds will cease to bear in terest after above date. Bonds may be presented for payment at the First National Bank. St. Johns, Oregon, or Treasurer's office. J. E. TANCH, Treasurer. Published in the St. Johns Re view, July 11, 18 and 25, 1913. Base ball enthusiasm in St. Johns is reaching high tide. Two good ball grounds have been prepared, and the St. Johns Phar macy team and Business Men's club aro both composed of good players that need only practice to make them the best amateurs in the state. There is an abun dance of material here to main tain two good teams all the time. What is needed is a lenguo com posed of St. Johns and surround ing districts, like Kenton, Linn ton, Lents, nnd other districts, A six or eight club league would be all right. With two teams in St. Johns, a game could be ar ranged to tnko place in St. Johns overy week, with ono team play ing at some other point. Efforts should he made to organize such a league. It would exite moro interest and be productive of better ball playing. As the sum mer is going rapidly no time should he lost in effecting a league. Five small hoys of Linnton were brought beforo Judge Wil liams on Friday last charged witli destroying porsonal proper ty and stealing chickens. As they wero all under legal age, but little punishment could bo meted out to them, but E. Jones, Deputy District Attorney in charge of tho Juvenllo depart ment, gave them n good lectur ing and told thorn if they got into trouhlo again they would bo taken to Portland to tho Juvenile Court. Ono littlo fellow was let off, but the rest were fined tho amount of the costs. 40 acres, oak timber and brush, easily cleared; can all bo culti vated; four miles from Oakland, Douglnss county, Oregon; to trado for houso and lot or vacant lots in St. Johns. Will givo good trade. This is a chance for somo young fellow to mako a farm home. Wo will assume street improvements or small mortgage. McKinney & Davis. The cannery of the Fruit Growers' Association, at Eugene, is limning to full capacity and 24 quarts of loganberries or rasberries aro being turned out for evory minute of the work ing day. Duo to increased acre age and unusully favorable weather conditions tho berry crop in the Eugene district is un usually largo this year. C. J. Jones, General Freight Agent of the Southern Pacific company, states that the price level on deciduous fruits in the East is quite high this year and because of the shortage in east ern fields promises to continue so. Hejsays that the record sale for cherries was that of 20 cars which grossed over $69,000. One car, alone, sold for over $4,000. We do all kinds of conveyanc ing, with notary public services. McKinnoy & Davis. It is resolved by the city of St. Johns: That it deems it expedient and necessary to change the grade on the Willamette boule vard from the north side line of Richmond street to the south side line of Burlington street in the city of St. Johns in the fol lowing manner to wit: Starting at an initial point on tho north side line of Richmond street established by Ordinance 318, the proposed change of grade to be as follows: Established grade at the cen ter of Charleston street on tho Willamette boulevard- East side, elevation 142 feet; center eleva tion 141.1 feet; west side eleva tion 140.1 feet. Proposed grade at center of Charleston street on Willamette boulevard cast side elevation 139.5 feet; center elevation 138.8 feet; west side elevation 138 feet. Established grade at center of John street on Willamette boule vard- east side elovat'on 122.25 feet; center elevation 121.25 feet; west side elevation 120.25 feet. Proposed grade at center of John street on Willamette boul evardcast side elevation 125.5 feet; center elevation 124.8 feet; west side elevation 124 feet. Established grado at center of Lenvitt street on Willamette boulevard cast side elevation 116.1 feet; center elevation 114.7 feet; west side elevation 113.7 feet. Proposed grade at center of Leavitt street on Willamette boulevard cast side elevation 117.5 feet; center elevation 116.8 feet; west side elevation 110 feet. Established grade at south property line of Burlington street on Willamette boulevard east side elevation 99.3 feet; center elevation 96.8 feet; west side el evation 91.1 feet. Proposed grado at south prop erty lino of Burlington street on Willamette boulevard- cast side olovation 108 feet; center eleva tion 105 feet; west side elevation 102 feet. According to the plans and specifications of the city engi neer on filo in tho oflico of tho city recorder relntivo thereto, which said plans mid specifica tions aro satisfactory and aro hereby approved. Saitl changes are made in ac cordance with the charter and ordinances of the city of St. Johns and under the supervision and recommendations of the city engineer. Adopted by the council this 8th day of July A. D. 1913. F. A. RICE, Recorder. Published in tho St. Johns Re view July 11 and 18. 1913. Kill Mad Dog A mad dog was killed by May or Bredeson and Chief of Police Allen last Friday night at 611 East Charleston street. Miss Damon, owner of tho dog, went to Portland on that day leaving the dog in the house. She stated that something seemed to be the matter with tho animal while in Portland, and word was phoned at a Into hour in the even ing to Mr, Allen advising him to go to tho houso and investigate. At about 10:30 Friday night, in company with tho mayor, ho went to tho residence, found the key where ho was informed it could bo found, and after gaining an entrance found tho canine in ono of tho rooms. It was froth ing at the mouth and making strango movements of tho head and body. With a good sized club tho chief ended tho dog's misery. It is not believed that any animal was bitten by ,tho mad beast. On Tuesday evening tho city council directed tho at torney to prepare an ordinance making it incumbent upon all owners of dogs to muzzle same during the months of July and August, which will go into effect immediately after passage next Tuesday evening. In the mean time it would be well to give dogs acting strangely a wide berth, and call tho attention of the police thereto. Too much precaution cannot bo taken at this season of the year. The St. Johns Cleaning and Pressing Parlor is now open for business at 409 N. Jersey streot. Wo solicit your patronage. Ladies' work a specialty. Phono 'Col. 566.