NlitarUkl Boelity St. Johns is Calling You Has seven churches. Has a most 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 is Calling You li second Irt number of Industrie, l icventh In population. Cnrs to Portland every 16 min. Hag navigable water on 3 sides. Has finest gas and electricity. Has two strong banks. Has five large school houses. Has abundance of purest wuter. Has hard surface streets. Has extensive sewerage system., l ias fine, modern brick city hall. Has payroll off 95.000 monthly. Ships monthly 2,000 cars freight. All railroads nave access to it. Is gateway to Portland harbor. Climate Ideal and healthful. ST. JOHNS REVIEW Devoted to the Interests of the Peninsula, tbe Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOL. io ST. JOHNS, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH vf, IQI4- NO. IS MAKES REPORT On the Subject of Parks for St. Johns The committee appointed by the city council for tnu purpose of dealing and treating1 with the different phases of the park question, submit the following: That parks in St. Johns, in the eyes of the committee, are a ne cessity, or at least a convenience and source of comfort that would afford pleasure and recreation for young and old. That to wait until a later date would mean that St.Johns would have no parks this year, and the committee can sec no object to bo attained by waiting for a so called more favorable time. That the committee has ton much faith in the stability and future development of the cjt to believe that values of land will decrease instead of increase, and, therefore, is of the opinion that bind for park purposes will never beany cheaper than at present. That the objection raised on the grounds oi dull times is un founded, for the reason that, ap parently, times are not more dull now than has been the case J or the past several years, and indi cations point to much belter times in the near future. That the bonds will run for twenty years, and it is incon ceivable that St. Johns will not bo a part of Portland long be fore the bonds can mature. And in the event of consolidation, St. Johns should, by any manner of reasoning, bo proportionately burdened witii indebtedness. As it now stands. St. Johns' ns sots far exceed its liabilities. It is firmly believed by the commit too that in the event of consolida tion St. Johns would get no park3 at Portland's hnnds. un der tho assumption that Colum bia park would serve for tho Lower Peninsula. That all the mass meetings held on the issue favored parks, and petitions to the city council to place park sites on the ballot wore prosented by citizens, mak ing it appnrent that the peopln in general want parks. Every nark site that tiio mass meet ings and the people have advo cated, with the exception of one which wus withdrawn, will bo placed on the ballots, and each site will stand or fall on its own merits. No fairer method could bo conceived. That the committee would ad vise every voter to mako n per sonal visit to tho various tracts and become familiar with the same. Tlmr the committee would in nowiso recommond or advise tho Eurchaso of any particular tract, ut believes the public should of itself judge what it wants. That each park si to on the bal lot will bo independent of nn' other, and in each instance it will require a two thirds vote of all the votes cast pro and con on each individual tract. The total vote cast on parks collectively has no bearing whatever in the matter, so far as each tract is concerned. Voters may vote in the affirmative or negative on each site, or may vote in favor of one or more and against tho balance, or vote for the ones de sired and not vote against any of the other sites. It is all a matter of preference That if all the sites proposed carry, the annual interest on the bonds would be approximate ly $3000 on a $4,000,000 assessed valuation, or 75 cents per year for each property owner who is assessed $1,000. Respectfully submitted, 1. B. Martin, F. A. Rice. C. E. Gnrlick, A. W. Markle. Committee. Two or three local candidates who obtained their cards in Port land, are having troubles of their own. These cards as a rule are thrown together in a hurry- up fashion, printed on poor; stocky given no care as to per fect print, and usually contain 1 an error or two, occasioned by j the haste necessary to save loss 1 on the job at the price given. Cards turned out at this office are printed right, and if any error is made by our printers the job is reprinted free of charge. So far we have noticed cards got en out by three candidates at out of town offices, and we have noticed errors in each of them. A Fine Entertainment The Sans Dieu Rein Sunday School Class of the Evangelical church gave a most interesting and entertaining minstrel ' show in the Eagles' hall last Friday evening. A large crowd was in attendance and enjoyed tho per formance immensely. Each par ticipant executed his or her part in admirable style. Tho music furnished by the "Invincible" quartet was especially pleasing. Some of the ladies participating made very charming colored "gals." Churchill's Orchestra furnished excellent music, lowing is tho program as ' dcred: " Overture Selected March Opening Chorus 'Sailingx Down Chesa peake lJay,' ."Dark Town's 400' Jokes Quartette 'We Meet AKin To-nlitht. Hoys,' 'Invincible Quartette Kcntlina --"Dinna Drown," Cordelia Cross Sold nnd Chorus- "So Long, Mary' (Nancy O'Neill Minnie flasket Quartette -'Tar Away in the Scintli," Male Quartette Meailina- "Jasper"' Verne Hall Duct "Down on the Ohio" (Patiy and Lnhriaui) ....Miss and Mr. I'erkins Telephone Sketch, by"I)one," Enrldoode Readinit "Aunt f'stxv." ..Lillian Perkins Quart-lie - "Jerusalem Morning.' "Invin- allies by "Mose.'Wlr. Fled Wannabo I tart) Sol lokes. . . Quartette "M aiumy s Little Coal IMack loon Invincible Duet "Down in Dear Old NewOrlrans,' (Dinna and Mandy) Cordelia Crews and Ruth Smitli "Old Ulack Joe.' '"Uncle lipliiUm" and Quaitettn Orchestra- - (CuiUin) Dunes on Electricity "Jack Johnson' Homer I'lnsket "Dixie" Chorus .Teachers' Meeting On Wednesday evening, March 18. the teachers of the St. Johns schools met to hear the report of tho previously appointed Consti tutional Committeo M. F. Burghduir, M. JofTernon .ami A. Overstreet. Miss Rundall, the temporary chairmun, prosided, and the constitution was read, discussed and adopted section by section. The name of the organization is "The St. Johns Grade Tench, era' Association." and tho term "grade touchers" interpreted to mean teachers of any of the nine grades and high school who are noc designated as principals or supervisors. The purposes of this associa tion aro: To promote the inter ests nnd welfare of tho gratlc teachers of St.Johns: to cultivate a broader feeling of fellowship among its members: to discuss all qunstions which may bo of in terest to members, or to tho community, and to do any nnd nil things necessary to maintain tho above. Tho following officers wero elected; President, Miss Mc Pherson; first vice president, Miss Rundall: second vice presi dent, Miss Jefferson; fourth vice president, Mrs. Hoye: recording secretary. Miss Romig: corre sponding secretary. Miss Rog ers; treasurer, Miss McNivens. Notice of Sale NotiVe is hereby given that by virtue of a resolution passed by the council on the 10th day of March A. D. 1914, authorizing the undersigned to sell certain chattel property owned by the city of St. Johns, that the un dersigned will sell at public auc tion to the highest bidder at 4 o'clock P. M., on tho 4th day of April A. D 1914. at the front door of the city hall of the city of St. Johns. Oregon, the following described property, to wit: One rock crusher, daily capac ity GO to 100 square yards. One ten ton steam roller. One boiler and engine, 30 horse power. CHAS. BREDESON, Mayor of St. Johns. Published in the St. Johns Re view March 26 and Apr. 3, 1914. ANNOUNCE, ENT Advertisements I hereby announce myself as an Independent candidate for the office of Councilman at Large for the city of St. Johns at the April election. If elected, will use my best endeavors in the in terest of good government, giv ing you value received for all public money expended. W. A. CARROLL. THE LIBRARY Interesting Notes for the Library Patrons' Library hours: Aftornoon12 to 5:110. Eveninir- 7 to 1). Sunday 2:30 to 5:30 for read ing only. New Rooks: Athletic Manuals: The Broad Jump; How to Sprint; The Pole Vault; Official Handbook of the M..l.l! 01 I., lil.l.l!. t - i limit ouiuHiia 4uii-uc L.u;iwe. Grey Seeking fortune in Am erica. rne trunk and unassuming account of a young Englishman's experiences in earning a liveli hood from Iowa to Texus. ant from Chicago to Colorado. There is a preface by the author's fa ther. "My son's experience," he remarks, "may not tempt others of his class to seek fortune in America, but if they do so. t hoy will learn therefrom what to ex pect, in what spirit to meet it. and what equipment they need." Maeterlink - Intelligence oi the flowers. "We have lomr taken a rather foolish pride in thinking our selves miraculous, unparalleled and niarvelously incidental be mgs, prouauiy union trom an other world, devoid of any cer tain tics with the rest of life. and, in any cose, endowed with an unusual faculty. It is greatly preferable to bo less prodigious, for wo have learnt that prodigals do not tnko long to disappear in the normal evolution of nature, It is much more consoling to oh servo that we follow the samo road as tho soul of this great world. Our intelligence draws upon tho same reserves as docs that of nature. We belong to tho samo world; we are almost equals.". ... Porter Moths of the Umber lost. Not tho least fascinating of Gene Stratton Porter's popular nooks is tills which she devotes to those fragile night wanderers of the swamp, about which sho so prettily wove tho story of tho Girl of tho Limberlost. Tho mi tnor snys: i nave never seen any person who on being shown any of ton of our most beautiful moths did not promptly pro nounce it the most cxnuisito creation he had ever seen, ami evince u lively interest in its history. But when ho found it necessary to purchase a text book, devoid of all human inter est, and wade through pages of scientific dissertation, ho usual ly preferred to remain in ignor ance. It is in tho belief that all nature lovers, afield for enter tainment or instruction, will be thankful for n simple method of becoming acquainted with moths, that this book is writ ten." The volume is most beau tifully i Iustrated with water colors and photoirrnphs. Have a Jolly Time Weill Weill What is Gen. Compton W. R. C. going to do next They have been celebrat ing birthday anniversaries now and then for somo time, but they concluded tho old war was too slpw, so they met at the home of Mrs. Vandenburg on tho 20th, and undertook to rejoice over six- Mrs. Cnrno Vandenburg, Ella Aiken, Mollie CarnifT, Hat tie Blackburn. Adelin Hansen and Roso Evans. And did not they have a good time? Just ask the neighbors. A fine lunch eon was served, a little sewing was attemnted. after which they adjourned to the lawn, where all their pictures were taken. Then dancing not the tangol Oh, no, perish the thought! but a new dance. Several names were pro- nosed, such as Oregon Oealama. and several others, but I should name it "Mirth," for itwas cer tainly mirth provoking. The day proved all too short. and they adjourned until next year, by which time they will all be a year younger, if they don't change their ways. Long live the W. R. C! Those present were Rose Ev ans. Am'v Asper. Harriet Miller, Sallie Nolem. Carrie Merrell, Ella Aiken. Mary Chancy, Car rie Vandenburg, Emily Knowle3, Hattie Blackburn, Ada Ward, Margaret Lemon, Fannie Marlett, Nellie Johnson, A.S.McGee, Hul- da Bogardus, Margaret Hutch- ins. Florence Carniff.Mollie Car nifT, Catharine Chayne. Press Correspondent. Interesting Ball Game The St. Johns Pharmacy base ball club won an exciting game from the Brooklyn Greys at the Hill grounds Sunday afternoon. One of the larcest crowds ever seen on the local grounds was in attendance. The Greys is the strongest amateur aggregation in Portland, having defeated tho Piedmont Magoons the Sunday previous. The croditfor the vic tory belongs to a largo extent with tho local pitcher, Whit stone, who twirled Uinagnificent game. Only five hits were so cured oir his delivery by tho heavy batting Greys, and they were scattered to such a degree that no runs resulted. Whit stone also secured one of the two hits made by tho locals, and drove out two long flics that were muffed antl aided materially in tho local score. The, locals play ed a good, snappy game in the field, nnd the services of the coach, Ray Poff, wore invalua ble. The wildness of the Greys' first pitcher and errors behind him, were responsible for the runs secured, as nono were earn ed. The locals feel highly elat-, ed over securing u victory from such a strong and experienced team. They played the game in admirable style and were full of ginger all tho timo, besides be ing especially active and daring on the bases. Tho score was 4 to 0, in favor of the locals. REGISTER Registration books arc now open at the City Hall for City election.; ' Last day to rci5tcrfdr city election, March 31. Oflice open 7 to 8 p. m., Wednesday' and Friday evenings. F. A. RICE, Recorder Swat the Grafter From tho Evening News: Editor tho News: St. .Johns will soon bo in tho toils of tux sharks if tho laboring people do not come to tho rescue. Tho bond grafter Is after tho cityo scheme to saddle $50,000 in bonds on tho city wus rushed through tho city council the other nifht at a lato hour. The blacksmith mayor, Brwlo- soii. vetoed the bond ordinance in behalf of economy and lower taxation. Councilmen Waldref and Munson voted -with the mayor Jo sustain tho veto. Dr. Vincent, a candidate against Bredeson, und Councilmen Gar- ick. Wright. Wi cox and Mart n. voted for the bond issuo to go on the ballot. Laboring men to tho rescue. Go to tho city election. Swat the bond graft. Stand by your homes. Swat the grafter. St. Johnsite. Last Game of Season Tomorrow, Friday. oveningd li n Inaf E James John High plays game of basket ball this season. The game will be played with the Portland Trade school in the Iigh School Gym. It promises to be a fast game, as tho Trade school recently played a close game with a Washington high team. The lineup for this game will be selected from Kreuger, Bugbee and West, forwards; Hiatt. center; Wright, McGregor and SundBtrom, guards. As a curtain raiser, the girls' team will play Gresham High. Al though interrupted by tlhe small pox scare, this game closes a. most successful season for James- John. WANTED. Any perBon hav ing copies of the city charter of the city of St. Johns and d-esir-ing to dispose of same at 50c per copy, may do so by deli ver mg same to the undersigned. F. A. Rico, Recordor. ad v. COUNCIL MEETS Matters of Importance Receive Attention All members were present at tho regular meef.ing of the city council Tuesday evening, with Mayor Bredeson .presiding. W. li. Evens asked for permis sion to construct a runway for his auto at his borne on the cor ner of Burr street and Lynn av enue, which was granted. Clms. Anderson protested vig orously against Uie removal of tho mucudam on Philadelphia street in tho improvement of Willamette boulevard, stating that the macadam h ud been laid but a comparatively short time, nnd was still in first .clslss condi tion. It was decided,, however, that proceedings had Kono too fnr to make a change without placing the contract in Jeopardy. The Hoes Sign Co. inked for tho privilege of leasing city property at the corner of , Jersey nnd Richmond streets f-pr the purpose of erecting sign boardtf. The council, however, plainly in dicated that thoy were not fa vorable to having sign boards placed in the e.ity, and the re quest wus ordered filed. Asper & Caldwell petitioned for the privilege of erecting' a barber sign in front of their place of busineiw on Philadel phia street, but an some of the councilmen belioved such con cession conflicted with an ordi nance relative to ntreet obstruc tions, the roquust was denied on a four to three vote. The committee appointed by the council to deal with tho park situation made report, wliich was accepted, und which appears in another column of tins issue. Only one bidder appearing to bid on the city's steam rollor, on- gino and boiler, it was uccidcd to readvortiso for bids on samo. In response to advertisement for city charters, :i number wero presented, and ten were sucurcd from Postmaster Monnhan, who had discovered that number ly ing about the postoflice. It was decided to advertise for more at a rate of fifty cents each. The engineer's profile for the improvement of Burr street wius accepted by tho council. Upon instigation of Council man Munson, it was found that tho water company's f ranch iso did not permit of tho company charging for installing cut off boxes at residences, nnd the re corder wus directed to notify tho company to discontinue charg ing patrons for same. A Few Observations By an Unobserved Observer. If a citizen suddenly crosses ty tho street when he sees a man upproaching with a legal look ing paper in his hand the act may indicate fear of being ask ed to sign a subscription paper for a benevolent purpose, nut the mnn with tho paper may lie only wanting signatures to a petition. In numerous places in the city people are filling boxes with tin cans, old shoes, broken dishes and other rubbish, to be remov ed on clean-up duy. Evidently St. Johns is to be mado a clean city. Tho number of automobiles seen on our streets is constantly increasing, and occasionally one goes by that makes a noiso like a mortgage. Many a candidate is now tilled with a burning desiro to serve tho dear people, and the path of amibition seems rosy and bright. This world has many disappoint ments, but hopo springs eternal. Portland is all pufred up be cause a new steamship line is operating between that port and Alaska. But that's nothing to brag about. St. Johns makes no pretense of being an important port, and yet every sea-going vessel that reaches Portland comes here first. Now the valiant property own er goeth forth with spade and during-all the long days of spring and summer the garden will be kept entirely clear of weeds in a horn. i A St. Johns man who recently returned . from California is mighty glad to be here again. He says they have had tho all tiredest weather down there that he ever overtook, and as he couldn't find employment, the i Will Be Wtfrth While Benjamin Chapin's dramatic portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, which will be presented in the high school auditorium tomor row, Friday, evening, as the fi nal number of the Lyceum Course, is said to be one of the finest portrayals ever presented anywhere. Edwin D. Mead has the following to say concerning it: "Our young people, the t?irls of the schools, should see this impressive im personation. .Nothing, 1 am J,..-,. .mi hi hrfiiir home to them uSulillv the spirit of the '(struggle to pwsorvo tho Un on and the nature ui mu uui. which Lincoln bore through Mwiun inrrillln venrfl. I liaVC 110 doubt that every year the imper sonation will improve - for this is tho kind of creation that Blow it, imiivn mid norfects itsolf. and m rKnniu iu elcurlv a student, and consecrated to thiH work. I).. i tn.lfivr rlin wnrk is notOWOr- thy. The literary skill which it hnivn in conspicuous: the dra matic power of the performance iB ...nui vf.inkinir: the resotll- " ""a. V"' ... .... ft.-..-,. bianco of t.'io actor in m t ',im to the faco and Mill tun mitn ; f .'.Iguro of Lincoln as made famii-Nil- r tiu hv ' tfeo common por traits is BtarUntfly perfect, and tfie sympathetic: jipprccmiiou oj i... i. ...... ...i,f .nmblems am period of the great President is such iu gives tho portrayal his lliu uiiiuatu " " . . ... torical significance, u w ,....,. nlwiiinniiiiinn ill the Amen IWIIIU IVIIUMIMI.M , . , nnw !.... run Hf no L mwl )t is a tftlll t w lesson for our people. Why the "Swatting" V.AMnr lf,u Inw? I notice in W ws W - - IWllnrwl nuiinlmr lUIIICr tllUtil "Sr .InlniHlrn" ivn tilH tllO lllbor- ing people to bewail t V bonus for punk sites. ,f" '.aea bus occurred bo me: .Vhorn does public parks most Sv wi, and who really pays for' tnemi that cares most for park ,J; ,10 has his auto and means to travel around, while the laboring max lu finitiiifkll.wl in uffit, .it l,.t HtlW tj vuii,viiiii iw nii.jr iv IIUIIIU , . Hoetirt! wliJ.iL littln uninvmnnt. W'3 home town nf fords. It is to h nome town nuonis. it is to n thntnarks aronsourceof toy an lur lur."V"a.1 m'u ,um,,y' against parks? As a rule the laboring man pays very little taxes, because, unfortunutcly. ho possesses little to tux. It is the heavy property owner upon whom the great bulk of tho bur- don would fall. The laboring- man enjoys tho parks and tho rich man practically pays for it. Why should tho laboring man bowaro? Hecause he is thus afforded one of those rare oppor tunities to got "ono over" on the man of wealth? Isn't it a fact that tho laboring man nava more in the way of car faro to and from tho Portland parks in the summer than his share of the taxes would umount to if all the park sites carried? The la boring man should do a little thinking himsjlf, lest he stand in his own light. Citizen. round trip set him back seventy five dollars. Many vacant lots in St. Johns are being spaded up or plowed by people who wish to try in tensive farming. All such en terprising citizens deservo en couragement, and it is hoped that their laudable ambition will not bo diminished when tho weeds begin to grow. Suc cessful farming in the city re quires a lot of persistent effort. Now that the park question is to be decided by a vote of the people, there is much speculation as to what the result will be. For Rent Two fine rooms in the Holbrook building. Apply to Secretary of the Commercial Club. adv, HIGH SCHOOL Items of Interest Regard ing School Doings Tho girls' second team in bas ket bull made good last Friday evening by winning over Gresh am 14-12. Marie Bredeson aB a forward starred, making for the winning side eight points, while. Arlino Shaw scored two. The cuards. Ethel HufTord and Bcr- nice Brownlcy, snoweu tlinv could do bv holding what their mmnncnts down until the last. I.' 4.1.,. nttnlltnD flirt rnfr- ular team went in, but they fail ed in that short timo to get warm ed up to work until too late, and Grcshnm won four points during . . -.f a ...1. : 1 ... those inst nvc minuica, whuu James John forgot to throw bas kets. As Florence wass did not get to participate in the last game at uresnnm, biio piayeu center and ns alert and faithful us she ever is, adding to our score when opportunity came her way. The few duys of sunshine which we have experienced have undoubtedly brought on tho base ball fever, and the High School boys, us well as the smaller lads, show BorioiiB symptoms. vu hone to hnvo u team for many successful games this season. Tho cooking classes from tne grammar school come every Mon day and Tuesday, eager to try thoir hands at scientinc an. Especially tho classes from the seventh grade of tho North School, who aro juBt beginners, but are doing line with tne more substantial foods, na potatoes and somo cereals. Wednesday tho High School girls will show their ability in making sponge cake. Next week bread making will bo taken up. It Is yet to bo soon whothor tho girls make tho. stair of life as healthful asjt should bo. , The High School roll wus d -miniBhed by one Monday. Al fred Larson, a February freBh mnn, bus moved to Clutskanie, Oregon. Wo hopo that some timo in tho futuro ho will return und resumo his studies. Miss Dora Rathjon entered James John High Monday, March 23, as a sophomore. Wo ure glad to have her with ub and hopo pho will stay longer thun somo others of our now members havs done. Sho comes from tho high nrOinnl nf Cnnndian. Texas. ThoSonior Clnss gave tnoir first social function as a class wJien they received tho faculty inlhonor of Mr. und Mrs. Fry on Thumdny evening of lust week nt the high school. Tho enter tainment committeo had arrang ed a moat interesting program for "the amusement of their guests. Another pleasing feut ..tw nf Mm ovcninir was tho dec- oration of the two rooms used ns nt !nn linrloi. nn,i (iinjnrr room UJ 'former was mado hospitable A ;,T hv with borrowed rugs .' -'V. "'V: nllf Minll. S 'D i -BhW! wUh the class w.ssb, ,'Uo.n. .fiy served aup-COlUrS- ,letded tho'VSVat tile SS,Ct-Xdi!ow oenteruiu gracefully. Reporter. 1. St. Patrick's Social' The San Dieu Rens, class of tho Evangelical elm. had an enjoyable St. Patrick a social at tho home of Mr. and Virs. Mon ahan. Shamrocks nm. green ribbon prevailed ever 'where. Dainty refreshments wero serv ed, with green lemonade und wafers. Many games wero on- joyed until a lato hour, and sev eral fino songs by the boys. Th'O following wero present: Messrs, E. L. Perkins, Percy Schelter, Earl Goode. Fountain Stevena, Earl Marcy, Clyde Thayer, Frank Grove. Morris McKcnna. Ed. Smith, Homer Pluskett, Glen Huskel. Ray Beam, tho Misses Gladys Bredeson. Marie Brede son, Laura Graden, Minnie Plas- kett, Freda I'aine, Katie Schel ter, Cordelia Cross, Garnett iseam. Kuth Smith. Lieu ah Ucam. Ruth McGretror. Francis Pero. Verda Sayles, Luella Edmond son, Gladys Cooper, Eva Ed- mondson. We would be clad to welcome any others to our class and so- cials. Reporter. An electric massage, only one in town, Gilmoro's barber shop, adr.