St. JehMk Calling Yuu
jIUi mort promiiing future.
Dwtlnttively a manufacturing city
Adjoint lha ciljr of Portland.
1 (linearly 6,000 population.
Hsi.'a public library.
jTaiabfe property, f 4,00,000.
'Hat large dry docki, uw tnilU,
Woolen mill, iron worka,
'Stort work, aubctto factory,
'SAxip building plant,
Veneer and exccUior plant,
'Flour milt, planing mill
Box factory, and othera.
Mote Induilriet coming.
'Si. Johni it llie place for YOU.
St. Johns !s Calling Vou
It tecend in number ef Indutltlet.
It neve nlli in population.
Can In I'oilland every lb rrvln,
Mat navigable water IM ) ttdet.
Mat finett gat and eleetrMty.
I tat two tttong bankt.
Mat five latge tcheel heutet.
Hat abundance of purett water.
Hat hard turface ttreelt,
Hat eateniive tewerage tyitcm.
I lat fine, modern brick eity ball.
Hat payroll off 95,000 monthly.
Sliipt monthly 2,000 eara freight.
All railroadt have Aceett to It.
It gateway to Portland harbor.
Climate ideal and healthful.
ST. JOHNS REVIEW
Davoted (o lb Interrrta of tha I'tnlnraU. lb Manufacturing Center of tbi Northwest
VOI,. II
ST. JOHNS, ORKGON, b'UIDAY, DHCHMHKK. 4. 1914.
NO 4
COUNCIL MEETS
Th? Ta I PVV k FivpH at
i ik I f Levy b nxeu di
1 Eight Mills
With thu exception of Coun
cilmhn Cornell, all members
were present at tho regular
meo'tingof the city council Tiles
dnysovening, with Mayor Vin
cent 'presiding.
Flora I). Goodman protested
ngafost payment of Iter assess
ment on her property in the im
provement of South Willnmette
bourevnrd, but ns her reasons
were insulllcient, the remon
Btra'nce was laid on the table.
H E. Harris in a communica
tiomstnted that he had not been
notified that trees were being
cut fen Tyler street adjoining his
property and that he would hold
thof city responsible for nny
damage done to his property
whn felling the trees. City
Attorney Parker snid that the
di'c'wso was notioe enough, and
tli;$ Mr. Harris had failed to
givi notice of appeal of the
Tylgr street case from the lower
court t6 the supremo court.
IC'G. Thurmond and others
asked for the privilege of mak
ing a fill on Edison street, which
was granted, the work to be
done under the supervision of
the engineer.
The Severance estate, through
its agent, Otis Learned, offered
25 acres of land to the city at a
prico of $2000 per acre, tho land
being situated in tho northeast
ern part of tho city and is well
adapted for cemetery purposes.
The offer was laid on the tnblo.
Bills amounting to $209.61
wero allowed.
The committco on securing
wooded tracts to bo cut by the
unemployed reported that it hnd
been unable to secure the privi
lege of cutting the wood from
traces of any size worth while. .
On motion of Councilman Gar
lick it was decided that the nrc
light located at tho corner of
Crawford and Piorco streets be
retained, after strong objection
had been mada to its proposed
removal.
On motion of Councilman
Graden an arc light was ordered
installed at tho corner of Edison
and Piorco streets.
Tho city attorney was directed
to draft an ordinance naming
tho now roadway between Wil
lamette boulevard and tho right
of way of O. W. R. & N. Co..
leading to tho new plant of the
Western Cooperage Company's
plant "Riverviow Avenue," on
motion of Councilman Wnldref.
The matter .of fixing the tax
levy, for 1914 was discussed,
and it was decided to place same
at eight mills, which is one mill
less than last year. Had it not
been for tho new Cooperage
xiaav ay, tho levy could as well
huve lieen placed at six and three
fourths mills. Tho vote was a
tio, and Mayor Vincent cast the
deciding vote in favor of 8 mills.
On motion of Councilman Wal
dref the mayor was authorized
to appoint a committco consist
ing of K. C. Couch. II. W. Bon
ham, himself, tho city attorney
and city engineer, to investi
gate, tho actual worth of the
water plant to the city.
An ordinance declaring the
cost of improving Willamette
boulevard between Richmond
street and the North Bank cut
was passed.
The mayor feeling somewhat
indisposed, President of the
Council Garlickat this time took
the chair.
An ordinance providing the
time and manner of improving
Macrum avonuo between the O.
W. R, & W. tracks and city
limits was passed. As was also
on ordinance fixing the tax levy
at eight mills.
A resolution directing the
mayor to sign a lease of a por
tion of Burlington street to the
St. Johns Lumber Company for
a period of five years at an an
nual rental of $150 was adopted.
W. H. King called the atten
tion of the council to the fact
that the Sacajawea was. being
tied up at the dock to such an
extent that river boats had
difficulty in landing to discharge
freight thereat On motion of
Councilman Graden the Chief of
Police was directed to keep the
dock clear, except when boats
were discharging cargo.
The city attorney was directed
to draft a resolution adopting
the engineer's profile for change
of grade on Crawford street.
A committee consisting of the
mayor, J. N. Edlefsen, H. E.
Pennell and Peter Autzen wa3
Some Auto Cranks
1
I Written by a local lady.
Oh. that foxy Betsy Maxwell!
; shor8 tho cnr for you or mo
mi- 1 1 r .1- iii
i:,i. nfHiiinhl ....
tree.
She's a dandy little auto,
If she docs get cranky spells.
Feed her oil nnd gas you have to
Till tho air is blue with smells.
She drinks water but no liquor
Since the htatc has voted dry.
If you think that you can spin
her,
Come along and take a try.
Place your hand upon her head
light.
With tho other grasnlthe crank :
Turn her over, stars you'll see
bright,
Crank and crnnkity crank,
Bless my stars! Sec how she's
humming,
Now we'll jump in for a ride.
Down the pike we'll soon bo go
ing,
Waiting not for time or tide.
Yes, dear Betsy, you'ro a beauty,
We do think you a dandy car.
With proper care you do your
duty,
And proud of you wo surely
are.
But. hero comes a bright now
Lizzie,
And her other name is Ford.
You can crank her till you'ro
dizzy,
But be careful of your words.
For rough language will not start
her,
You must use your biceps
strong.
Ifyouslnrt in time you'll get
there,
Be tho distance short or long.
Now, I see a Jancy Overland,
With her crew como speeding
by.
At her wheel thero is but one
tho smoke nnd dust do fly.
Jnnoy Overland, nnd Betsy Max
well, And all the Lizzie Fords,
Aro coils of wire, and pieces of
tin
Nailed to six foot boards.
"Snmnnthn."
Have a Pleasant Time
Tho Delta Phi's pleasantly
entertained a large number of
guests Friday evening at tho
homo of Alice M. Wrinkle, -103
W, John street. Progressive
games wero played tho l'oro port
pf tho evening. Tho prize win
ners wero Catherine Gensmnn
and Flnvius West. Dancing was
the chief amusement the latter
part of tho evening. Tho houso
was beautifully decorated in yel
low and white, the colors of the
Sorority. A delightful course
supper was served. Fern and
largo yellow chrysanthemums
formed tho center piece at tho
table. President ColTey and
Vice President Bean presided at
the table. Those present were:
Bernico Brownley, Ethel Huf
ford, Ruth McGregor. Catherine
Gensman, Floy Coifey. Velva
Bean, Alice Wrinkle, Reco An
derson, Florence Davis. Esther
Fitterer, Clyde Thayer, Oron
Lear, Frank Bugbee, Burt Willi
ford, Jack Brownley, Harry
Peterson, Leo Gensmnn, John
McGregor. "Ted" Bugbee, Wes
ley Wrinkle and Albert Wrinkle.
Those from Portland were Al
berta King. Etta Lunn, Flavius
West, Walter Tannesse and
"Tom" Gorman. Patronesses
were Mrs. Learned.Mrs. Wrinkle
and Mrs. O. Learned.
authorized to visit the Port of
Portland Commissioners in re
gard to donation on work of con
structing the Cooperage road
way, on motion of Councilman
Munson.
Councilman Garliclf agreed to
furnish an estimate on the in
stallation of an electric light
plant.
The following officers for the
ensuing term were elected at a
meeting of the Eastern Star
Tuesday evening:
Worthy Matron Mrs. Olive
Ingledue.
Worthy Patron C. O. Rogers,
Associate Matron Mrs. Ann
L. Harrington.
Conductress Mrs. Myrtle
Weeks.
Associate Conductress Mrs.
Amy Day.
Secretary Mrs. Ruby Davis.
Treasurer Mrs. Mary Carroll.
CENSORSHIP
Board Has Been Selected
Fnr Ct Inhnc
1 vi iJi. ai'inu
In compliance with an or
dinance passed by the council,
the Board of Censorship Com
mission has appointed tho fol
lowing persons to act as a Board
of Censorship: T. J. Monahan.
A. W. Markle. H. W. Bonham,
Rev. J. A. Goode, S. W. Rogers,
0. J. Gatzmyor. Mrs. F. W.
Valentine, Mrs. Alice Learned,
Mrs. H. W. Brice, Mrs. E. F.
Day, Mrs. J. M. Shaw and Mrs.
Wm. Edmondson. Tho Board of
Censorship Commission consists
of the Mayor, City Recorder,
City Attorney, City Treasurer
and Chief of Police. Tho or
dinance provides:
That it shall bo the duty of
the said Board of Censor
ship Commissioners, immediate
lv after the passage of this or
dinance and thereafter im
mediately following the election
and qualification of the aforesaid
officers elected at any general
election hold for the purpose of
tho election of officers, to select
from tho inhabitants of the city
twelve qualified persons to act
as a Board of Censorship. The
persons so selected shall be over
the ago of 21 years and shall
have been a resident of the City
of St. Johns for a period of at
least six months prior to his or
her selection or appointment, and
whoso term in office shall be for
tho same period as that of tho
officers constituting the Board
of Censorship Commissioners,
That it shall bo tho duty of
the said Board of Censorship to
inquire into and examine all
reels, films, slides and other
mechanical devices used in the
production of pictures which
constitute in part or tho whole
of any performance given in nny
motion picture show, thentro or
other plnco of amusement, and
to pnss upon all theatrical,
vaudeville or other performance.
staged or given witliiif the City
of St. Johns for the amusement
of its patrons or otherwise, nnd
shall also pass upon nil bills, cir
culars, posters, signs, sign
bonrds or other publications
posted, erected or circulated
upon the streets or cisowncrc
within the city, advertising any
business or product or motion
picture show, theatrical vnudo-
vjllo or other performance.
That motion picture shows.
theatres, vaudovillo perform
ances, bill boards, signs, posters
and all publications used as a
means of advertisement of any
motion picture show, theatre,
vaudeville or business, publish
ed, erected or circulated upon
the streets or upon private prop
erty within tho City of St. Johns
shall bo under the government
1 A..-, -c i.i ti 1 r
anu control 01 uw uuiu uuaru ox
Censorship, nnd no performance
shall be given or bill posted or
other advertising matter cir
culated or bill board erected
without first having tho consent
and permission of the said
Board.
That the Board shall refuse to
approve of any film or permit
any performance which depicts
or illustrates any lewd or lasciv
ious act: any film or perform
ance which suggests, depicts or
illustrates any matter or tiling
of an obscene, immoral or in
decent nature: any film or per
formance which portrays or sug
gests anything offensive to the
high moral senses; any film or
performance which portrays or
suggests in such manner as to
offend public morality or de
cency, nny murder, suicide,
robbery, holdup, stabbing, as
saulting, clubbing or beating of
any human beings; any film or
performance, the production or
exhibition of which would tend
to corrupt the morals of children
or adults; any film or perform
ance which portrays any scene
of violence in a gruesome or re
volting manner; any film, per
formance or speech which ex
hibition, performance or speech
would tend to distuurb the pub
lic peace; any film, performance
or speech which would tend to
excite crime.
That no books, papers, per
iodicals or publications shall be
sold or distributed on the streets
or elsewhere in the city of St.
Johns without the consent of
said Board which books, papers,
periodicals or publications tend
to incite the reader to commit
crimes or engage in any immoral
or indecent act or that in any
(Concluded on fourth page)
DEDICATED LAST SUNDAY
!cw Seventh Day Adventist Church at Corner of
1 ri ia 1 r 1 a r - J! j
LIIUI ItblUII UIIU U'lllMl Wl'IlUl' UeUICaieQ
THE OLD
THE NEW
The new Seventh Day Ad
ventist church was dedicated
last Sunday. The houso was
crowded and sonic could not got
in. Tho program as printed in
last weok's Review was render
ed. After a song by tho con
gregation and Scripture rending
by Prof. Starbuck of Portland,
prayer was ofTered by Rev. W.
E. Ingalls, pastor of tho Metho
dist church. A solo, "Lead Mc
All tho Way," was well render
ed by Mrs. L. E. Folkenborg.
Tho financial report was culled
for and was given by Dr. J.
Vinton Scott, treasurer of tho
building committee, as follows:
Cash on hand September 1st.
S118.GG: received from sale of
old church, $760.00: donations
from business men of bt. Johns.
$313.59; donntions from Seventh
Day- Adventist, $1352.14; total,
$2534.39.
Disbursements Paid tor ma
terial, $1GG1 89; paid for labor.
$855.50; incidentals. $14.00;total,
$2534.89. Value of lot donated,
$600.00. Total value of property,
$3131.39.
E. D. Hurlbert. tho first Ad-
vontist in St. Johns, indulged in
reminiscences. He nnd his wife
settled in St. Johns in March,
188G. Soon after that James
John, the founder of our town,
gave a block of ground on which
to build n church. It was built
at once, and tho first meeting
was held within its walls June
5th, 188G. and in May. 1888,
seventeen members were or
ganized into a body known as the
Seventh Day Adventist church
of St. Johns. Since tho organ
ization there have been added
1G3 members, letters have been
eranted to GO who have moved
away. They have lost 19 by death
and have sent i as missionaries
to foreign lands. From the Sab
bath school scholars have come
8 ministers of the gospel, G phy
sicians and 17 graduate nurses.
It iB these young people who
have taken their lives in their
hands and gave to foreign fields.
In tho 20 years since this little
handful of people were organ
ized the little church has paid
into the our local conference
$23,200 tithes, have given to
foreign $15,100, and used $5,800
for home missions; total, $44,-
100. After this interesting
story covering over a quarter of
a century, the dedication hymn
was beautifully rendered by a
male quartet. The dedicatory
address was in the form of a
symposium. Elder H. W. Cot-
trell. the president of the West
ern Oregon Conference, spoke
fira,t, telling what this church
stands for: First, it is a monu
ment of God's love, of tho re
demption of sinners through the
precious blood of Christ, of justi
fication by faith, ot the inspira
tion of God's word, of the bless
ed assurance of the promise of
CHURCH
"...
CHURCH
tho Savior that Ho would come
again. Pastor St. John of tho
Portland Central Church, direct
odour attention to tho tabcrnaclo
that was built by divine direc
tion in tho wilderness, when God
said, "Let them build mc a
sanctuary that I may dwell
among them." Each articles of
furniture 111 this tabernacle
represented something that must
bo in every true church of God.
There was first the table of
show bread, called tho bread of
His presence, which was renew
ed every Sabbath morning, and
do wo not get a fresh supply of
tho bread of life every Sabbath
day, as wo tarry in the House of
God? Then- was the seven
branched candles stick represent
ing the Spirit of God, and tho
altar of inconse representing tho
prayers of saints, and in the
most holy plnco was tho Law of
God, which we must all have
written in our hearts. Tho con
gregation joined in singing
"Loyalty to tho Master." Tho
benediction was pronounced by
Pastor R. D. Benham of Cor
nelius, Oregon. And thus closed
a very interesting meeting.
Following is tho dedication
song that was rendered:
Lord for many years wo wor
shipped In tho house below tho hill,
Striving over in our weakness
To obey Thy holy will.
Seed we wearied not in Bowing,
Thou has watered for the grow
ing, Now to Thee we como well
knowing
Wo mny have Thy presence
still.
With Thy presence o'er before
us,
With our eyes o'er fixed on
thee,
With Thy hand in mercy o'er
us,
Leading us the way to see.
Ever at Thy throno appearing,
To Thy presence ever nearing,
ThuB we builded. never fearing,
Builded, Lord, and all for
Thee.
Beautiful for situation,
Wide and spacious, fair to see,
With a joyful exaltation,
Wo have builded, Lord, for
Thee.
All to Thee with praise and
singing.
All to Thee with gladness bring
ing, To Thy mercy ever clinging,
Lord, we dedicate to Thee.
On Tuesday evening the mem
bers of the Christian church
gave their pastor an agreeable
surprise in the form of a pound
social. About sixty members,
young and old. gathered at his
home, and the evening was
very pleasantly spent with music
and games.
THE LIBRARY
Interesting Notes for the
Library Patrons
At the netct meeting of the
Dramn Club, Monday evening,
the famous comedy. Disraeli.
will be read. Mrs. Bchnkc is
the lender for the evening.
Disraeli appears at tho Hcilig
next. week.
One of the stories to be told
at tho Sntnrday story hour will
be "The Christmns Monk's
Garden." Tho story hours at
three o'clock on Tuesdays nnd
snturdays.
Books Received:
Boric The School in the
Home.
Talks with parents nnd teach
ers on intensive child training.
B;Mr. Berlo believes thnt" Amer
ican education is one of the most
wasteful things in the whole
American organization of life.
From three to five yenrs of life
arc lost to American young peo
ple, simply becnuso they are
not trained for largo results in n
largo way and required to un
dertake tasks commensurate
with their abilities. Ask any
well informed parent about his
children's progress in school nnd
you will get at onco 11 cry of
discontent and helpless protest.
Ask nny mature and capable
teacher and ho will tell you in
plain terms thnt while the teach
ers arc doing the best they can
under the circumstances, tho
results nre steadily more dis
couraging. Ho will tell you
thnt the capacity for steady and
unstained thought on the part
of pupils seems to grow less in
stead of more. He will tell you
thnt the disposition to avoid any
thing difficult nnd calling for
elfort, grows stronger. Rare
is the community thnt will sus
tain any superintendent or com
mittco in nny move thnt will
rniso the standard and make
graduation mora difficult.
"The declino in respect for
scholarship in American life
means a lower typo of civiliza
tion, u lower ideal of life and is
taking out of tho life of the
nation tho one thing which
mnkos moro for happiness than
nny other single element-
capable self organization. One
needs only to look about and
observo tho vast number of per
sons who, renching middle life,
have no momentum in nny direc
tion. They seem to exist from
day to day. They have no
vital interests, no mental re
serves which mnko it possible
for them to live, except by con
stant dynamic injections of ex
citement or amusement from
without."
Mr, Berlo gives in this hook
tho methods which ho has used
in training his own four children
and somo seventy beside. It is
a book which parents nnd tench
ors should find of compelling in
terest. Farwell Village Improve
ment. "This is the day of tho small
book. There is much to bo
done. Time is short. Informa
tion is earnestly desired, but it
is wanted in compact form, con
fined directly to the subject in
view, nuthenticated by real
knowledge. It is to fulfill these
conditions that tho present book
hns been written- to lend real
assistance to those who aro look
ing about for new tools nnd
fresh ideas. It provides in
formation concerning Village
Improvement in its many aspects
as it is being carried forward
in various parts of our country.
Russell Automobile driving
self taught.
An exhaustive treatise on tho
operation, management and caro
of motor cars. Not only a com
plete text book for self tuition
in the art of automobile driving,
but also a handy reference book
in cases of trouble duo to
difficulty in standing, involun
tary stops, loss ot power, etc.. I
and a storo house of practical
information on the caro and
maintenance of the motor car,
1914.
Winter Poland of Today and
Yesterday.
"Poor Poland! Many are they
who have uttered that exclama
tion as they have read theHhis
tory of this unfortunate nation.
The disappearance from tho
family of nations of a country
which had existed for 800 years
is bo unusual that it is not easily
understood. But if Poland is
dead as an entity, it is very
much alivo in every other way.
Tho ancient fire still burns ip
HIGH SCHOOL
Incidents of High School
Interestingly Told
The last of the oxaminntion
papers were completed on Wed
nesday afternoon of Inst woek,
leaving two whole holidays be
sides Saturday and Sunday for
the recuperation of the students.
On Monday the regular routine
of work was resumed.
Miss Lois Blnckford from
Linnton has been enrolled in
our school this week.
"The Village Lawyer," which
was played here a week ago Fri
day night by talented actors of
the Dramatic Society, was given
Thursday, Thanksgiving, night,
in Linnton under the tnnnuge
ment of the Senior Class. Be
ing away from home, the actors
say they did not do us well as
they had in their home town,
but, nevertheless, the play was
a success. The hall was well
filled and the Senior exchequer
ns a consequence materially
aided. Twenty-four, which in
cluded the cast of players, en
joyed the trip, ulthough some
difficulties were undergone in
getting to nnd from Linnton,
owing to the density of tho fog.
The plnyc-ru were delightfully
entertained by Miss Clinton, ut
her home on East Davis street,
Portland, Saturday evening.
The football season is over
npd now the suits nre being
served to the moths, for further
devourment, in one of the pri
vate dining rooms. (Key kept
in chnrge by Conch W.).
Bert Sundstrom was elected
captain of next year's football
squad by tho retiring team.
Tho basket ball season opened
Mondny in our school with u
large turnout of both boys nnd
girls for practice.
Thu first game has been, by
the girls' mnnngeivwith Hills
bo ro, here, on December lllh.
A game has also been arranged
by the boys' ninnngor for samo
date and here with Orient. Re
porter. Pleasantly Entertained
The Oregon Grape club wan
delightfully entertained ut the
home of Airs. Itrico on I-ridny
afternoon, Nov. 20th. Tho at
tendance far exceeded that of
any other occasion of this kind,
there being 72 mombers ami
visitors present. Tho piuno
solos by Cnrmen Roy or and Miss
A co Brown, readings by Mos-
dnmes Shaw, Hoover and Hull,
nnd an original poem, "Charge
of tho Green Brigade." by Mm.
Canright wero much enjoyed by
nil. After this conuudruniu
were answered anil stunts per
formed; Mrs. Shaw in carrying
her "stunt" oil" showed she was
well experienced along that lino,
nnd hnd lived in Orogon for
somo time. Thoso present wore:
Mesdnmea Armstrong, Aikon,
Elfn Beam, Brice, Alderson, M.
Buery, O, Buery, Harnett, A.
Canright, J. Canright, Carroll,
Condon, Cochran, Day, Dopauw,
Davis,Garlick, Harrington, Hall,
Holt, Harsch, Brown, Hackle
man, Johnson, K cough, Gil
more, Lancaster, Morrow. Muhm,
Nelson, Nolan, Mills, Mttplos, L,
Palmer, V. Palmer, Patterson,
Royco. Sellick, Smith, Simmons,
C. Shaw, C. Tooling. Tracy. Tnl
man, Vincent. Walker, Weimor,
Willumson, Ormandy, Hoovor,
Emma Beam. Misses C. Arm
strong, E. Armstrong, Alice
Uown, Opal Weimor. Ida tool
ing. Martha Maples, Ermn Cnn
right, Cnrmen Royer. Mildred
Pofl". Kemp, Ries, Irwin, II.
Shnw, V'Onn Saylor, Dorothy
Hoover, Irene uarlick, Mastors
Robert Aiken, Merlo Harring
ton, Leonard Harrington and
Luther Gnrlick. And last, but
not least, the prize baby, Eileen
Anderson.
Special mention should be
given Mrs. Mills, who worked
a beautiful bureau scarf and cus
hion for tho "pink" side, gain
ing for them 150 points: nlso to
Mrs. Barnett. who donated sev
eral articles for the "green"
side. Delicious refreshments serv
ed by the committco attired in
green caps and aprons again
gave evidence that the "Greens"
were at tho helm. Reporter.
her poets and authors." Tho
present European situation
makes this very ontertaining
book of still moro moment.
NordhofY-Sailor Life On A
Man of War.
Written by an old sailor.