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THE ST. JOHNS REVIEW A. W. MARKLE Publlahod Evory Friday At 117 West llurllnRton Street. Tun RitVlKW Is entered nt post office In Saint Johns, Oregon, ns mall matter oi tlie second class unucr tue Act ot con gress of March 3, 1879, Statement o ownership mid management ol the St. Johns Review required lv the net ol Au gust 3. 1911: Jtuunrnnti utiumner, a. w, .-inr-kle. Owner, A. W. Mnrkle nnd It. II. Markle. Strom to nnd subscribed before me thl firl any ol April, 1915. J,. J. Wright, Notary Public. Offlcul Ntwspspsr of tlii City of St. Joans. Subiorlptlon prlost $1.00 par year. Councilman G. L. Pcrrino's nlan for a public comfort station at the city hall grounds is a most commendable one, and is both a necessity nnd a conveni ence, and he has been given authority by the council to go ahead with his nlans. Ho con templates making the city hall Elot a thing ot greater beauty y planting shade trees and shrubbery and flowers thereon. and provide comfortable seats for use of tno weary traveler. Ho would bo glad to receive sug gestions as to the best sort of shade trees to nlant, with refer ence to longevity and usefulness for shude purposes. Any one having knowledge of such shade trees should confer with Mr.Per- rinc. -f- One of our friends was heard expressing himself in pretty strong language the other day over huving been introduced in the legislature several hundred bills. Ho said: "It's absurd. Our entire lawmaking bodies, even nntionnl, nro absurd. Wo have too many laws now. Drop into my attorney's ollico and see the scores of books tilled with laws to govern us. And wo are told that ignorance of the law excuses no one. How on earth is n follow to know what tho law is? Even a lawyer, who makes it his business to know the law, doesn't know tho law. How. then, arc wo who nover dovote an hour's study to our laws to know them "Dallas Itcmizor. 1 Tho Portland Public Docks commission will force tho people of that city to votoon a $5)00,000 bond issuo in June to build a great public grain elevator nnd storago wnrohotiHo. Tho bonded indebtedness of that city has reached a (liruru that makes the tnxpnyor shudder to think about it, but it seems tho end is not yet reached in tlio program of city enterprises. Ul course, no one can explain why a grain elovn tor is needed any more than a municipal coal bunker or a hop or wool warehouse, but tho Docks Commission must keep busy at something. Municipal grain el ovators havo been impracticnblo every where tried and tho service to bo rendered is now entirely supplied by private capital and transportation companies. But that fact alono is enough to start tho agitator, and ho points out to tho voter that the inter ests now handling elevators need regulating as all big business docs. The state and tho polili cians aro tho only possessors of tho brain power renulsito to hnndlo big business right, whilo tho citizen is only fit to oporate n peanut stand. Pacillc Coast Manufacturer. Shall dogs bo tied up nnd led by a string when upon tho streets, or shnll thoy bo allowed to run nt largo without strimr nnd without muzzle, is tho ques tion that is causing more or less agitation at present. Tho dog regulation question is an old nnd vexatious ono for city ad ministrations to contend with, Naturally tho dog owner and the citizen that does not possess such an animal look at tho mat ter from dilioront points of viow. Tho formor believe they bIiouUI havo ns much liberty as possible and tho latter beliovo that tho less liberty a canino enjoys tho bettor for tho community nt largo. So between tho two di verging opinions tho only thing to do is to try and strike a hap py medium, wounciinmn Uow- ney, with tho unhappy experi onco of having boon severely bitten by a dog, believes that it would bo no moro than right that all dogs do Kept in leash, whether at home or on tho streets. Another citizen con tends that dogs would moro likely go mad from being tied up than from any other cause. Tho previous council experienced a trying timo with dog regulation, in making ordinances and then amending them to suit exigen cies as they seemed to appear. So what shall bo done with tho dog, is tho question. It is also a question m Portland thnt is continually causing moro or loss discussion, bomo havo suggest- ed that all dogs bo prohibited lrom incorporated cities, somo contend that all dogs found with out a muzzle should bo shot on sight, others claim that dogs should be permitted to run at largo freely and untrammeled except during "dog days." What is best to do and how to do it satisfactorily and in justico Miss Myrtle B. Anders find Mrs. to all concerned is still a ques- Mabel F. BurghdulV. tion for which a truo solution Miss Nellio M. Stevens was re has apparently not yet boon dis- elected principal of North gram covered, mar school, and Miss Flora Mc- Dont BLAME THE World, it owes NOBODY A LIVING. YOU HAVE THE SAME CHANCE AS ALL THE SUCCESSES r Xr?AVAGAVC' The poorest excuse anybody makes is: "Never had a chance. Every now day is a new chance until that curfew of your life rings out "TOO LATE." If you are young and strong, nothing can make you a failure but YOURSELF. The worldis against no man, it is too busy looking out for itself. You put your money in our bank ana see how soon the world SMILES on you. Make OUR bank YOUR bank We pay 4 per cent interest on Savings Accounts FIRST NATIONAL BANK, ST. JOHNS, OREGON Series of Lectures "What the Catholic Church is nnd is not, tenches and does not teach, w ill be tho general scono of a series of lectures to bo com menced on Monday cvcning.Mny .'ird. at eight o'clock at the Moose Lodge Hall, bt. .Johns, nnd to continue for an entire week. Rev. Charles M. Smith of St. Johns and Rev. J. H. Buck of Forest Grovo are to be tho speak ers. The purpose of these lectures is not controversial, but educa tional; to give intelligent per sons reliable information on a subject which is discussed a great deal, but understood most mpcrfcotly. A certain Methodist clergyman, l(o v. J. U. Hem moon, recently said: it is a strange and lamentable fact that not one Protestant in ten thou sand knows the truth about the teaching and practice of tho Catholic church When a person of common sense wishes to obtain information about any thing, whether political, religi ous, scientific, or it matters not what it may be. ho goes to head quarters for authentic informa tion- nover to tlioso who seek to destroy, or who aro the enemies of that which ho wishes to study. Not ono Protestant in thou sands over socks information concerning tho Catholic Church from Catholic sources." The "Question Box" will be a special featuro of these exer cisos. Any one may ask any serious question or questions on tho subject of religion or tho Catholic church: writo It on a slip of paper, and hand it in nt tho door, where a box will be placed for that purpose Ques tions can also bomailed.nddress- ed to the Pastor of tho Catholic Church. SL Johns: ordinarily thoy will all bo answered on tho same evening on which thoy wero asked, and publicly in the hall. This courso of lectures is absolutely froo: there is no col- ect on of any kind. Those who can should bo at tho opening ono on Monday ovoning, at which important general explanations will bo given. Reported. Teachers Reelected Tho St. Johns school board at its mooting Thursday of last weok reelected for tho cominir yenr tho ontiro faculty of James John high school, consisting of Principal Charles A. try, math ematics and science teachor; Miss M. Dorothea Clinton. Latin nnd Gorman teacher: R.G.White, history teacher nnd nthletic coach; Miss Beatrico Rundall, English teacher, and A.H.Babb. commercial instructor. City Su perintendent of Schools, Charles II. Boyd, also continues in oflice tho coming year. School clerk J. E. Tanch was reelected for tho coming year. l ie following special teachers in tho high school nnd irrammnr schools wero reelected ;M iss Elfio McDaniols, art and sewing; Mrs. E. Lonora Coovert, music: Miss Agnes Wntkins. manual train ug. and Miss l-abon LnMont. cooking. 1 fie following crane teachers of Central school wero reelected: Miss Grace Rogers. Miss Lula E. Parmoly, Miss Eva B. Clark, Miss Lvdia M. Villeneuve. Miss Maud McPherson. Miss H. Mao Jefferson, Mrs. Opal Crecraft, put your money in the Bank and be ready for a 600d business chance Nivcn. Miss Anna B. Kennedy Miss Ella Scott nnd Mrs. Mae Wright of tho North School fac ulty were reelected. Miss Daisy B. Hush. Miss Al da M. Overstreet. Miss Marcia Bomig and Mrs. Myrtle B. Weeks of tho faculty of Central gram mar school were reelected, as were also Miss Emma I. Clan ton. principal of tho East gram mar school, and Mrs. Lucy Iloye Miss Kutli Croud) and Mrs Frances Chivington of the fac ulty of the East school. A Splendid Success Georgia Rich Lvdick, tho pop ular young piano instructor, pre seated her pupils in recital at the Baptist church on Friday evening last. Sho was assisted by Flavins West, violinist. Tho church was beautifully decorator for the occasion, ami was crowd cd to tho doors with an interest ed audience, iho program was carried out splendidly, and each and every ono of tho pupils ac nuittcd themselves in nflncmnn nor that reflected great credit to themselves nnd their instructor ns well. The hit of tho evening was made by Joanna James sing ing "Life's Seo Saw." and little Miulnlino Munson and Everett Henry "seo sawed" on tho pint form to tho great delight of tho audience. It would bo impossi bio to pick out any ono of tho pupils nnd say that his or her porformanco was tho best num bcr on the program, us each one, according to age, did their part in a very capable manner. number ot them maniiested very marked talent, nnd all showe careful training. Georgia Rich Lydick is to bo congratulated upon tho successiui showing mado by hor pupils. Flavins Wost is a promising young vie linist, litis splendid talent aw will no doubt make a name for himself in tho musical world I tor on. "The Sky Riders" "Tho Sky Riders" nro com ing. This play will bo given by tho Juno '15 class, Friday even ing, May 7. it is tho host yet. The entiro cast is enthusiastic and tho play promises to bo a great success. The H. S. orchos. tra makes its first public appoar anco at this timo. Tho cast of tho play is as follows: M. Brown -Bill Teutsch. M. Saunders Wesley Wrinkle. Teddy Nixon John McGregor, Koma Everett Dny. Juliana Brown Mario Brede son. Helen Brown Alico Wrinkle. Mrs. Brown Gladys Palmer. ANGER I WILL GIVE $1000 If I FAIL to CURE any CANCER or TUMOR I treat btloro It POISONS dp elands irittichstibMt NO KNIFE. NO PAIN, NO PAY UNTIL CURED WRITTEN GUARANTEE Ka X Kay or .oh- r oimlle. 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In our Dry Goods Department you will find some very attractive select ions in 10 ,and 12 l-2c Ginghams, that are Rare Bargains. O I A Close Ball Game The North End Champions defeated tho James John School, April 21th by tho closo scoro of 8-0. Tho irmno was excitinpr thruout, but tho "students" had to Ilk'liL an uphill battle. Bill Crouch received a pugilist's optic when ho endeavored to stop "Tex" Williford's grass cutter. "Bat" Nelson did mound duty for the victors, nnd succeeded in whiHing a dozen or moro of tho opponents, while ho was found for ton safeties, tho majority of which canio near tho end of tho gamo. "uovorend" Cunning ham twisted thorn over for tho "future professors." His steam appeared to be about hard enough to break a window pane, but tho North End sluggers found him for only 10 hits, two of these for extrn bases, a triple by ParsonH and n double by Captain Larson. Jower. Cun- ninghnm nnd Johnson featured witli the war club for tho High School, whilo Parsons, Monroo nnd Ty Lnrsen did elVectivo hit ting for tho winners. "Bazoo" Hawkins was tho"Hitlos3 Chnm- plon" of tho dny, besides whif fing n fow times ho booted somo chances. "Mut" Kelliher was also anothor "cheese" in tho olllcinl score. "Slick" Mnher and Johnson rival center each featured with a spectacular tun ning catch. Mnher plowed the earth on his digestive portions, ' and nabbed a euro hit, which i would havo altered tho score. The North Kndors tako peculiar delight in pounding learned! twirlors. "Sk nner" Mnr ott of Christian Church fame, who was clouted a fow weoks back, was also a famous Hitrh School slabster. Contributed. Love This Magazine McCALL'S Is Ihe l .ihlon Guide inj tlouic iccpint Helper of mora somen iho toy other lumilnc in the orlJ. All the Itten styles every nionth; alto liciiihtlu! s lories thil enter Uin. and ipecial derarimenit in cooklae. home drenmtkini. (tncy work. etc.. 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Please rcmombsr this and mvi the printer I W O M E N r fuii t I 1 iujyMrM I FREE JgPjj FREE att4ttsisUkMkUrSJsls Your Couch & OIOi Proposals tor Street Work Scaled roX)Mls will lie received nt the office of tlie recorder of the citv of St. Johns until Mny lltli, 1915, nt "8:00 o'clock p. in. for the Improvement of Chicago St. from the east line ot Wlllnin cttu houlevard to the west line of Pmlth uvcniie, in the inniiiier provided by Ordinance No. CCU, aubject to the provln Ions of tlie clmttcr nnd ordlimnret of the city of St. John, and the estimate of the city engineer, on lile. The eniiinccr'a estimate is 54281.10. Illds must lie strictly in accordance with printed blanks which will he ftirn lied' on application at the office of the recorder of tlie city of St. Johns. And will improvement must he completed on or before 60 day from the date of the lust publication or this notice. No proowils or bids will be considered uuicm accompanied by a certified cueck ixtynble to the mayor of the city of St Joints, certified by 11 rconslblc bank or un amount equal to ten per cent, of the iik'k'rck'iite proposal. The right to reject any and all bids Is liereiiy ivsarvcd. Ily order of the city council. A. 15. PUNSMOlUi, City Recorder, Published in the St. Johns Review ApiU23,nO,nud May 7, 1915. RHEUM A TIG SUFFERERS GIVEN QUICK RELIEF Pain Icavci almost as if by magic when yon begin using "ft Drops," tho famous old remedy for Kheurru turn, Lumbago, Gout, Sciatica, Neuralgia and kindred troubles. It goes right to the spot, stops tho aches and pains and makes life worth living. Get a bottle of "5-Drops" today A booklet with each bottlo gives full directions for use. Don't delay. Demand "3-Drops." 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TEN Pnee 3. & H. tUnmp nte the Customer's IIMCOUItl, uiu u Company RESOLUTION It is resolved by the City of St. Johns: ' That it deems it expedient nnd necessary to improvo Cat lin street from tho East, lino of Edison street to the West lino of Central nvenuo in' tho City of St. Johns in tho fol lowing manner to wit: j By RraditiK said portion of 1 street to Krado or suliKrado to ' bo established and by laying a Gi foot cement walk nnd 12 foot! curb on both sides of said street, with necessary Cement Cross walks. Iron Gutters and Catch Hasins. According to tho plans nnd specifications of the city engi neer on fllo in tho oflice of the City Recorder relntivo thereto, which said plans nnd specifica tions nnd estimates nro satis factory nnd are hereby approv ed. Said improvements to bo mado in nccordanco with tho chnrtor nnd ordinances of the city of St. Johns, and under tho supervision and direction of the city ennineer. riti lit mat me cost 01 said improve ment to bo assessed ns provided by tho city chnrtor upon tho property especially and partial inriy nenenteti tnereuy. nnti which is hereby declnred to be all of lots, parts of ots. block nnd parcels of land between tho termini of such improvements auumnfr upon, ndjncont or prox imnto to said street, from tho marginal lines of said street back to tho center of the block or uiocks or tracts of and abut ting thereon or proximnto there to. Thnt nil tlu proporty included m said improvement distr ct aforesaid is hereby declnred to bo "Locnl Improvement District Wo. 128," nil a a . a mic tno city engineer s ns sessment of the probab e totn cost of snid improvement of snid street is $3079.18. 1 hat tho cost of snid street to bo nssessed ngninst the proper ty in snid locnl nssessment dis trict ns provided by tho chnrter of tho City of St. Johns. Adopted bv tho council this 1 27th dny of April. 1U15. A. JS. DUNSMOKE, Recorder. Published in the St. Johns Re viow April 30 nnd Mny 7, 1915. Officers of the City of St. Johns, Oregon Mayor A. A. Muck Recorder A. It. Dunsmore Treasurer Mt. J .M.Shaw Attorney K. C Oeetlln Hnjineer J. O. liutnou City Health Oflicer-l)r. L. J' Graves Cbwl ot Police John rofl Day follce Henry Muck. Wsht IMIIce O. V. Norene. JS. Jonea. COUNCILMtN AT IARCC 8. C. Cool.. 1. B. Martin J. 8, Downey qOUNCUMEN tlHST WARD R. Graden. , p. Tallman COUNCIlMtN SECOND WARD II. W. Boohant Q. 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It's mora aieltlr mailonml ittuilo It 01a Oftur HJlrriJii, Try It on rit parlor stove, yourivuk acuva vr jour va Jn7 IfroOilon'tniKlU llMbwatpu.'Uhl'SU rvor.uaeu, your larilwara) or rw r ot-Jcr It hui uiUti re fund ynur Thoro'm"A Shlno In Every Urop if NOTICE OF Proposed Assessment Notice is hereby nlven that apportion ment of tlie cot,t of tniprowiiieiit of Oswej-o street from the northerly line of Coluinblii Uiulevaril to the southerly line of Smith Ave., tutitl coot of which is f2,. 249.39 hits been a))rtiniiel anil Is oil file in the oflice of the iiiukrxljjiuil, subject to exaniiiiHtlon. Asesiuent district extends back to the center of lots, blocks or tracts of land ubutllnn on said street as provided by the city charter and resolution. Remonstrance ngRlnst said apportion ment may be made iu writing and filed with the uudersiKued until 5 o'clock 1'. 31, Mny 10th, 1(116. A. H. DL'NSMORR, Recorder. l'ubllslied iu the St. Johns Review April 28 nnd 30. 1016. THAT MAN REDERER Does Duilding, Uemodelitip, Cabinet Work, PamtiiiR anil Papering, SiRiis. Oeneral Re pairing and S.iv I-'iliug at the Variety Work Shop J. H. REDERER, Mgr. 114 E. Burlington Street Leave word at lion ham fi; Currirr'a, Phone Col. ji; or St. Johns Hardware Co., Phouc Col. Ji. G. W. OVERSTREET Plumbing and Gas Fitting . Job work promptly attended to. rhone Columbia 518 109 Burr Street St. Johns, (Moil We buy or sell St. Johns Property AlcKlNNEY & DAVIS Real Estate List your property with us if you desire to sell quickly 202 N. Jersey St. St. Johns J. R. WLIMEK Transfer and Storage We deliver vour trood tn nnA fmm 11 pert of Portland, Vaneouyer, Linn toil. Portland and Suhurl Co., city dock and all point accsibl Wanted To oxchance twentv acres of land for St, Johns prop efty. Inquire 723 N. Willam. ette boulevard, St. Johns. aW I V