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t THE ST. JOHNS REVIEW A. W. MARKLE Published Every Friday At 117 Wont Burlington Street. Tnrt RitViKW U entered at post office In Saint Tohns. Orceon. as mail matter of the second class under the Act of Con gress of March 3, 1879. Slnlcmrnt ol ownerililD and mnnaeement of tlie Ht. Jolitit Hevlenr rmrecl lv the net ol Au till 74 iQii: isuuomnu imuii'ner, a. w. mkv I - ... I .....1 If If fAlrl KICl WHUCIB. fl. l lHltC Hill II. I'lllimfc- ntvnrtt In nntl jultinrrihf.fi before me tllll fifftt ly.Q, April, 1914. I'. A. Hlce, Notury public. All eommnnletlloni ilioold b tddrtned to Til EtTttw, Bt. Johoi, Oregon. Official Hwppr of th Oltj of it Join. Subscription prlo $1.00 paryaar. For the first time in many years St. Johns is without nn organized fire britrnde, the mem bers of the St. Johns Volunteer Fire Donartment havinir tender ed their resignations, which were accented by the council Tuesday oven inc. The reason assigned for this step on the nart of the members of the fire donartment is that adcmiate and effective fire apparatus had not been secured, and to longer cope with fires with the present equipment was too disheartening to continue. So they quit. And they were a most effective and faithful aggregation, witn a record that would ho difficult to equal as fire fighters. But the citizens of St. Johns failed to provide, equipment when the opportunity was at hand, and the resignations was the result. The city council fully realizes that something must be done in order to Induce citizens to or ganize another brigade, and is endeavoring to arrive at some decision in the selection -of ad ditional apparatus. So farnoth ing definite has been decided upon. The proposition of pur chasing a triple combination auto truck, the latest and most up proved apparatus for fire fight mir umiu tiirtwirl dmuii (if Inof Tuesday evening's council meet- I !....!. ....! IV... 1. 11....... I A couplo of tho Councilmen voted against the ncquiranco of this style of apparatus on the theory thata like proposition did not carry at the polls by a two thirds vote, and it was there fore taken as evidence that the people did not want it. This conclusion may bo more or less erroneous from the fact that a majority voto was recorded at the polls in favor of the triple combination, and while the ma jority was not largo enough to authorize tho issuance of bonds. yet it proved that more people lavored a triple combination than did not. And In the minority vote were no doubt contained all tho.so who did not desire any more equipment of any nature, and we understand there are a number of such, for somo reason. However, unless at least one councilman changes his views, a triple combination is out of the question, and some thing else lie purchased instead Probably a combination hose and chemical auto truck will bo so cured. The only advantage such n combination gives over the present system of reaching and taking care ol 1 1 res is the matter of speed and little else. Water cannot he utilized to any better advantage, and after the city has acquired it, it will have little, according to the views of a mini ner 01 leading mtsinoss men. Whlloitmay be true that in some remote cases a pumping nttach mont could not be utilized to advantage, yet in the majority of cases it would lie of great benefit. And all the advantages of combination hose and chemical would bo secured in a triple com bination. It is true the latter would cost probably one. third more money, but it would be a thousand pur cent better, viewed from any standpoint. Hven if the business district would benefit to a greater dogreo by the triple combination, it is equally true that proportionate ly it would have to boar tho greater burden of tho cost, and it must not be forgotten that the business district is the life of any community. Hut the 1 f A 1 I t uoneius to no derived irom a triplo combination would bo far widor spread than tho business district only. Any section whore is located a fire hydrant would benefit, the reduction in insur anco rates all over the city would bo considerably reduced, and tho city would havo something that it could feel security in and be proud of. Howovor, there is a point that is highly important. and that is whether or not the city, in its present financial con dition, can enter into the pur chase ol a high priced machine. No provision was mado in the last budget for the ncquiranco of any additional lire apparatus, ana it any is secured it will no doubt cnpplo tho general fund just that much. Tho nut is a hard ono to crack, and it will be impossible to plcaso all the peo ple no matter how it is finally determined, Possibly a way may bo found out of tho unfortunate situation at the next meeting of tho city council. In tho meantimo tho city is without an organized fire fighting brigade. CLIMBING TO BUSINESS MSS By means of a bank account is not as difficult as it may seem. As a matter of fact it takes little ability to run a business, but it takes economy, patience and self denial to acquire the wherewithal to start in business. That is the slippery reason that so many bright and ambitious people fall down. Come around and start a bank account. It will stimulate your ambition. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ST. JOHNS, OREGON A Howling Success The Hachelor Club pulled off some clever stunts that were mrticularly humorous and full of fe and go at their club rooms 11 the I lolb rook building Tues day evening. A gorgeous stage, with trimmings that were weird i and altogether out of tho or dinary, had been erected in one, end of tho room, and here tho events of the evening wero pull ed oil'. The entertainment was in the line of vaudeville, or at least that was the object aimed at. but nothing like it had ever occurred bofore. Tho stunts were for the edification of the club members and their friends and 111 every respect were how ing successes. Tho following program will give a small idea of what occurred, and the author shows talent that should bring him in $10,000 per year. It is voluminous- but read it: Volt and 'att Short Circuit featuring right up to now Vnu K. Ville, and also Vodo Vecl Theatres in Scappooso and Saint Helens, and all other large towns that have a milk can flag station Musical torture.--This mair uificent musical organization was secured, after a wide and vnriec search, especially for this Vaude ville I'ircnit, and is under tho able and extravagant leadership of Professor I). Snookums Tan goflond. Overture. "Prepare to Die," composer, A. iJeadono, March, "A Holling Stone Hatch os No Uhlcks. I'Jxit march "Tl.oi, m,,l IT.. ... I !,. 'PI. .i Are Head." Take Noticel Get this stuff This program will bo inters persed frequently and profusely during tho painful intervals with music by this famous orchestra, and somo of the en trance music will bo tho most heart rondering ever heard this theatre. Don't get restless if tho pro . . . . . 1 cram seems to be a little delay ed. It takes a lot of labor to hen: n bunch of wild animals, ami anyway you will bo sorry when they do como. Irytoau ettho suffering children during the performance. Kid Hlg-da-mus.- I-resh from huropoaii coiuiuests. will en tertain tho suffering assemblage by clover demonstrations of the manly art ol slaughtering, get ting his victims from tho mi dionce. Tho act will last nl night if tho victims hold-out. Noto tho muscles from whenco this giant derives his name. Al contestants will please refrain f ram usinir mis nino or anv other 1.. V. v . - - - unseemly missies. Press Notices. "He's i Bear."- Oregonian. "He's i Henst."- Daily News. David Delasco Dam Roach.- The musical marvel of the pros' out century, in various intnento and complicated extravaganzas on tho violin and by whistle. First, and perhaps tho last. appearanco of this noted artist on this sido of tho big pond. lho violin used in this perform ance is valued at $1,000,000 and was obtained by this artist from an old inhabitant of Yankton while this great artist was on n pleasure jaunt to this quaint and antiquated village. Press Notices: "Ho is Kill- ing.""Uregoman. "Ho Should Ho Killed." Daily News. Heine Der Weinersaur.German Novelty binger and Entertainer. this great and as vet unheard artist and entertainer was re in time only in American vaude ville. To prevent Schlitz in his high, liquid notes, this talented German will bo assisted by Palo Budwciser. Note- Patrons, if they must throw vegetables or cacKleberries, plcaso use only edible ones. The Highflier Troop.Gymnasts, equilibrists and highbinders. In death defying, hair elevating aerial performances. Juggling features that defy all laws of gravity and all geometris there oms. Professor Highflier and his assistants havo appeared be fore all the bono heads of Europe, including the King of England and W. J. Bryan. Noto-Do not bo frightened at the daring of these artists, as they all carry accident insurance and six shooters. The building is well braced and is not inhabited be low. Wo should worry. Prof. Handyman and assistant, Canyoubentit.--In startling wit defying mysterious and be wildering sleight of hand per formances demonstrating that tho hand is quicker than the eye. Featuring a large and varioloid assortment of "now you seo it, and now you don't" stage novclitcs. Many parts of these artists' rcpertoiro have never before been seen in this country. Noto- The snlary that tho management is forced to pny these artists each night would have built the Panama Canal, with government assist anco. or would have mifchusct firo apparatus for this large city with tho aid of tho Council. Ragtime Rube, tho Paderewsk of ragtimo piano playing. In tho latest ragtime hits- and misses. Ho has recently com pleted a tour of tho largo cities of Enstern Oregon, includimr Wasco, Shaniko. Echo, Buffalo and Antelope. Ho was accorded a demonstration in every city in which ho appeared, and was in variably escorted from the same by tho citizens. Hiram Hayseed, in clever rural comedy songs, dances, mono loguos. dialogues, catalocuos. etc.-- I his performer has circled tho globo on threo different oc casions, teatunntr tho above specialties, and asido from a few ingrown corns, ho is in fine condition yet. Ho must be ap predated to bo heard no you get tho drift? Snlary, $30,000 per week : no beer chips accepted. Tho Hambono Qunrtotto In soul stirring, heart "rendering" mixed musical melody, meaning mostly magnificent masterpieces, rendered as only this superb or ganization can treat such com positions. They positively do not respond to more than sixteen encores. Noto Patrons will kindly mako allowance for any seeming discord, as tho tenor fell down and sprained his collar button. Oflicers. directors and other iroperties: Chief Denouncer. property man and all around ug noise Yak. Chief elec- triciun, stago carpenter and look tender--Bones. Chief sentinel and money grabber- - lip. Main ticket irlommer and lead rusher Fritz. Chief house surgeon, superintendent of am bulance service and manncrer of the grMl room Ping. Scenery used in this production imported from Oregon City. Costumes used wero mndo by Monsieur itsmequick of Paris, and en- arged and elaborated on by the entiro company. Honest, don't hey look it? it; Warm Weather Comfort in our underwear, shirts, etc. The 'short or no sleeves undershirts, the easy, breezy knee length drawers, the soft bosomed shirts, all conduce to a cool comfort that is only equalled by their good l 1 T 1 i 1 a. V. D. Ondorwaar W Soon b in uerrmna. uei Your Supply Horo. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF FREE PATTERN COUPONS: Our supply of redeem your Coupons Alay I Oth Free Patterns have arrived. Kindly S. & H. Green Trad ing Stamps given on all cash purchases, and on charge ac counts when Paid Full at least every 30 days. in TEN m FREE STAMPS Ten 10 S. & H. If prcscntvl upon making n 1 his Coupon Good Tor Green Stamps urchnsc nmouiitlni' to 50c or Free mi more, these sinnitu will he in aililltloii to rcuulnr stump Uivcn with the purchiKc. Not Good After May 30 FREE S. &. H. Stnmpi ore the Cor turners Uiicount. GUT IT COUCH & CO. General Mdse. Columbia 137 St. Johns, Ore. A new assortment of Silk coats have arrived COUCH & CO and are now at $2.25 ' Petti on sale Phffne Columbia 137 'PIONEER MERCHANTS" 10 Years In St. Johns Made a Splendid Record After n Hcrvico of more than six yours aa a Circuit JihIko in Multnomah county, C. U. Gant onben has (igain entered the race and is a candidate for the Re publican nomination for Judge of Department Si.x. Mr. Gant enbein also served three years as ilnde of the Juvenile Court, and for the past eleven years ho has occupied the position of Dean I m I . n iji ui m r i m ifl vi va ua ill WOMAN'S BREAST ALWAYS BEGINS a SMALL LUMP LIKE TillS and ALWAYS POISONS DEEP GLANDS 111 THE ARMPIT AIIO KILLO QUICKLY WILL GiVE $1000 IF I FAIL TO CUREan; CANCER or TUMOO I TREAT BEFORE it Poisons Gono orDeep Ohndi NO KNIFE or PAIII No Pav Until Cured Ho X lUy or ollwr nlntHo. An UltnJ I ti'.int mtkfitho euro moiuiE oumNUE i Any TUUOfl, IUUP or i Uor on lit lip, (ra or bmlyloncU ('tsar It HmrPiloi until U.t tBO. t:0 PACE BOOK ml (mi iNtlniooitU of IhAuetttU turnl l Ixmiiii tVltirti TO KUMI! of the Law Department of tho University of Oregon. During the bimnish-American wnr Colo ncl Gantonbein served with the Second Oregon Infantry through many eiiKnunments in tno rim ippino Islnnds. Shortly after his return. Mr. Ciiintenbein retired from mill tary life and was elected Circuit Judge of Department Four. While acting in this capacity, Mr. Gantonbein heard nn unus ual number of test suits and a largo proportion of trials involv ing moral doceneracy. His re tiring from tho bench at tho ox pirntion of his term. January 4, 1913. not havinir been a candi date for re-election, was a dis tinct loss to tho commonwealth. His platform is short and is as follows: "I re v unon mv rec ord as Circuit Judge.and if nom. mated and elected, i will con tinuo to administer justice with out delays or technicalities, and as nn earnest advocate of judi- ciai retorms." As n soldier, a University Dean, a Juvenile and Circuit Judge, Mr.Gnntenbem has made a record in tho servico of the people that again calls for his ection to the Circuit bench. Ailt Mattors in Mexico so far as the United States is concerned is practically at a standstill. Un til the Latin countries which have so kindly offered their aid in the way of mediation, and gracofully accepted by President Wilson, have concluded their efforts, thero will doubtless be littlo doing in an aggressive, way. Women who havo sobbed over cently excused by forco from the Bertha Clay's romances will nev- Kaiser's own staiT of entertain er forgive tho author, now they ors especially for this engage know he whs a man. Ex. mont, and appearing this one International hostilities should never be precipitated just to please the fellows who like to ; stay at home and read war news. Laura Jean Libbey says that among women there are as many tears of joy as tears of grief. And it is all poor man can do to tell which is which. Mr. Wostinghouse made a pile of money out gf his inventions because he didn't work on per petual motion. ANY LUMP IN WOMAN'S BREAST ! CANCER. Wt rcfuM thouunth Dylno. Cimi To UU. Wa liv curtii 10,000 in SO yre. Address DR. & MRS. DR. CHAMLEY &. CO. A 436 VALENCIA ST., SAH FRANCISCO, CAL KINDLY MAIL His lo some one with CANCER Columbia Furniiure''Mfg. Co. 533-535 Dawson St. In the I'rencli Mock Wil REPAIR I uruiture AT MOST KKASONAllMJ TRICKS. Special I'urnltiirc Ituilt to Order. RESOLUTION It U resolved by the City of St. Jolmt, urcL'on; That It ileems it exneilleiit nnd neces tary to Improve Willamette boulevard from the westerly line of Richmond Mreet to the, easterly line of HurliiiKton street In the city of St, Johns in the following manner, to wit: Hy Kradlng said portion of Mreet to grade or sub-grade to be established, and by laying a six foot cement sidewalk und by constructing a lift ecu foot cement curb on both sides of said street, with necessary drains nnd catch basins, nnd by laying standard concrete pavement, Work to be done according to the plans and specifications of the city engi neer on file in the office of the city recorder relative thereto, which said plans and specifications and etimates are satisfactory and are hereby approved. Said improvements to be made in accordance with the charter and ordinances of the citv of St. Johns, and under the supervision and direction of the city engineer. That the cost of said improvement to be assessed on a pro rata basis as provided by cuy cuaner upon ine property cspeciaii anil uaritcuiariy ueuentieu thereby, am: which is hereby declared to be all of lots urts of lots, blocks and parcels of laud etweeu the termini ot sucli improve ments uuuttiug upon, adjacent or prox imate to said street from the marginal lines of said street back to the center of the block or blocks or tracts of land abutting thcreou or proximate iuerei- Thi'. nil the property included In said imp -vcment district aforesaid is hereby decl icd to be Local Improvement disVct No. 111. That the city engineer's assessment of the probable total cost of said iuinrove- uieut of said street is f7,291.G3. That the cost of said street be assessed against the property n said local assessment district as nro. vided bv the charter of the citv of St. Johns. Adopted by the council this 33th day of April, 1914. A. R. UUNSMORR, Recorder. 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