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St.JoltMliCtllbgYou HTH chwthte, Mai a met prvmUbta ftriuft. DwtlftCtlvely nMnttlaCtWift tit AJfoim lit ttty of I'enUnJ. JUt (teeth M0 fwpwUtwn. Iti nuMk htaary. Twt f.rofMijr, H.joaooa H Urge dry dtxke, iiw miKt Woolen mlWi, Iron troika. Stove work. eiWitoe factory, Ship building plant. Veneer and eiceUior ntant. Flour mill, pUntng mill Bat factory, and ether., Mot indvitrifi coming. St. John It the place for YOU. COUNCIL MEETS ST. JOHNS REVIEW Diveti4 le tie latirnti at let PibIrhiU. the Minufacturlei Cuttr of fee Northwut VOL. It ST. JOHNS, ORKGON, I'KIDAY, MAY at. 1915. Water Meter Question Matters of Importance Receive Attention All members were present at the regular meeting of tho city council Tuesday evening, with Mayor Muck presiding. The Star Sand Co. presented plans and specifications for its proposed dock between Rich mond and John streets. Upon assurance of Attorney Gceslin that Charleston street between Albany street and tho harbor lino had beon properly vacated by Ordinance No. 433. tho com pany was granted permission to erect its dock as proposed, upon mwon or councilman I'orrino. trv e i a . Air. uarowitn askcu that an arc light bo placed at tho cor nor of Dawson and Buchanan streets, and tho matter was re fcrrcd to the water and light committee. A communication from John B. Ycon, in reply to a query of Councilman Cook, chairman of the street committeo.stated that tho county's apparatus for oil The Orcgonian and Journal arc somewhat at loggerheads over tho proposition of metering all patrons of tho water system, tho latter in tho affirmative ana tho former in tho netrative. Tho Journal had the following to say concerning tho matter editorial ly last Saturday: Wo are told that the thing to do with Bull Run water is to waste it. Hero is an example of tho waste. Six years ago, a 24 inch main was installed for dis tributing water in the northeas tern part of tho city. Bv tho usual engineer's rule in water. Merchant Ships Needed The barbarity of turning those assassins of the sea, tho subma rines, upon a passenger ship loaded with more than two thou- sand non-combatants, of whom perhaps one-third were women and little children, need not be discussed. Tho horror of it will make a stain on that pago of the world's history which will bo a "damned spot" that never will UUk. But the nrimarv crlmo of it docs not lio against the direct murderers, but against the gov ornmcntoi tno united states It has been as clear as tho sun light for half a century that Items Prom Daily Abstract (Portland's Official Paper) Applications of liquor men to conduct auction sales of liquors nas been denied by tttc Council. Liquor men desired to hold such sales in order to dispose of their stocks before prohibition goes into effect. City Health Officer Marcellus has started the annual Spring campaign for tho extermination of mosquitoes. He has ordered oil poured on ponds and lakes, and this kills mosquitoes nnd their eggs. Every pond in tho city will be given this treat ment. 80,000 consu- American merchant steamers Petitions signed by npproxi- pacity to support niCfH. Can not rtin nirninnr. Mm Chnnnor Irnntnlo 7finn omnbnra nf nltn But Under OUr Olan of Waste WficrnR nnrl Mm anhaMlna nalrl du flmf tt. l.n nnmUin.i 1... .1 Til i' r,va,, v KJ 1H.IIIMI.I.VU IU OIIIUKU uuu uAiiaYUKunw hi wuiur it us iorcign governments to their on tho three rear seats of open 1 ?u m nnn adcquate,y, 8U,P ships without government help, street cars have been denied by Ply thO 41.000 COnSUmerS in the It hnn Ufion nlnnr tnn flint oil tlm Pnnn!l rrtwi ..!.. a;!..i district and tho water denart- the timo our rnuntrv rtirnnrrVi ito fnnnA tw it 0,m, nitt..,.n ?,?,nt is, constating an ad- trado has been making fat for- granted it might be abused and to, Oregon, with THE LIBRARY Interesting Notes for the Library Patrons Hours: Afternoon, 12:00 toG:30. Evening, 7:00 to 0:00. Sunday, 2:30 to 5:30. inctlmcof the vonr h ntmn us when tho lure of tho nut. nf doors is strongest. To those who ure planning n vagabonding vacation, and to those others who must do their iournnvincra by proxy, the following brief list oi uookb now on the shelves of the library may bo of interest. Books of the Open Road; Chase, J. Smeaton- California Coast Trails. A horseback ride from Iwexico ditional 30 inch main for the lo cality. Tho cost of tho added main is $312,200, and this added to $312,000 is tho nrice wo nav lor water waste in a single dis trict. Under a metered arrangement which means under a non-wnHto policy, tho 24 inch main would ing the streets was in use at pros- havo been ample for a bountiful jabber that eign shin owners and Indirectly paying the subsidies they have received. The shamo and loss suliered by our country through tho banishing of its flag from tho ocean, and through depend ing upon loroigners to carry our commerce has been Hkew'sn just as apparont. But tho silly cnt. and thcreforo could not bo used in St. Johns at this time. also that tho cost of oiling tho streets in St. Johns would bo about $125 per mile. supply of water for all, and at low rates. Tho added main with its increase of $312,000 of bur. don has ultimately to be naid out of water rccoints. With tho same necessity for ndding now wo will not nnv I. ... . . . buob m es to a ready rich nh n ping firms" has been enough to Keep our country running on inreo wneeis; as merchants wo havo hired other merchants' do 1, .. iivery wagons to deliver our result in trouble. Moving picturo theatre mana gers who desire to introduce vaudeville attractions in their theatres aro seeking nn amend ment to tho buildingcodo releas ing them from a number of re quirements for fire protection. There aro two factions of litem. ono desiring they bo released al together from tho nrovision re quiring them to install automatic sprinklers and nt tho same timo to havo 10 or moro norformors. and tho others desiro tho privil S W. W llliuil ouil Ul LUIUU1U " " w UUUIIIK Uv IIIVVLV HUUU II III I'livnr n ir m . . . mado application for tho nosi- and larger mains all over tho un- goods, until our flatr ia no loniror ! ?r having only a HmUed at St. Johns, metered portions 01 tho city not known to half tho inhabitants . " t 1." : .,u"u""u' tion of city engineer t which application was ordered tiled. Airs. Tuits renewed her re monstrance against tho assscss ment of cost chnrged on her because of water renuired. but because of the water wasted, tho ultimate outcome is casv to see. There will havo to be an increaso of tho world. So sensitive is tho British Gov ernment on this subject that it loaned tho Cunard comnanv S6.. 000.000 to build tho Lusitania Council has investigated a num ber of tho theatres desirincr mcso concessions and ronortn aro that they did not find condi tions tho best. Tho mnttcr has oeon postponed until tho next Oswego street assessment. . Secretary Knowlesof the Com mercial club reported that the Port of Portland Commissioners had resolved to contribute $2500 toward construction of tho Coop orago roadway, providing that tho road be continued so that connection could bo made with tho dry docks, but were desirous of securing a plat of tho propos ed extension, which tho ongi neer wns instructed to provide. A petition for tho cement side walking of Jersey street between Buchanan and Mohawk streets Will Deliver a Lecture J. E. Larson. Agronomy nt tho culture College, will lecture Fri day evening. May 27th, at tho First Trust &SavingsBank build ing, corner Midway and Fessen- den streets, on tho subject of "Intensive Soil Management." under tho auspices of tho East St. Johns Commercial club. Tho professor will also endeavor to vovnoroB. When tho war broke out in Eu- ropo last August, It was clear what would follow to ocean com merce. It was just as clear that our country would bo hone ess v crippled in its trado for want of ships. Had tho government moved at onco and ordered thn Professor 0f uu"a,,n" 01 a aozcn sreat steam nriann Aiti-i. , wioy wouui navo oeen com VV--w.. I I1-J 11. t muhi-u iiuw, moy wuuiu nave been safe on any sea and Amer icans would not bo obllced to embark on foreign ships to go aoroau. uut congress wrangled and wrangled over tho question anu nnaiiv without doing any mint?, nujourneu. no. wo nrn mistaken; it did remain in In water rates. There will bo property for tho improvement of no other alternative. and has paid tho ship $200,000 R?.n P1oatI)ncd Burlington street, nnd tho mat- , Ihq water bonds begin falling pnr annum subsidy annually Louncn meeting. icr was rcierreu 10 mo city at- " two ycura, ana mcy over sinco it hcoran its I . - A. A . 1 J MeMMMMMn . I lornev ana encr neer. to whom amount to auouc ar.uuu.uuu. also wero referred a cnmnlnfnt nf Interest has to bo Provided and Miss Underwood regarding her repairs, renewals and extensions nave to he made. Oregon Goods and Labor scs- was reforred to tho engineer to give personal assistance to homo 8lon 'om enough to pass an Im check up and ascertain if tho property would stand for tho im provement. Bills amounting to $186.50 wero allowed. Tho April reports of tho city recorder and treasurer were ac cepted. The engineer reported an ex cess cost of $1600 on the im provement of Columbia boule vard between Jersey and Daw son street, and a committee con sisting of Councilmen Martin, Bonham and Graden was ap pointed to solicit contributions toward reducing the estimated excess. Tho improvement of Tyler street was accepted by tho coun cil. Attorney Geeslin stated that he had been notified that D. G. Hoogerhyde had brought suit against the city in the sum of $10,906 for injuries sustained when tho fire truck turned tur tle at the intersection of Fes senden and Jersey streets last Fall. Mr. Hoogerhyde is rep resented by Attorney Perry C. Stroud. The city attorney was instructed to file answer to the suit. On motion of Councilman Gra den it was decided that the weed ordinance should be amended to cover platted prop erty only and that no charge be made for weeds outside of the curb. It was also decided that notices to property owners to cut weeds be published in the local paper and also posted thru out the city. It was decided that A.G. Long be notified to remove his steam engine, which has been at the city hall building for the past eight months or more, or it would remain here at his own risk. Councilman Bonham was the only member to vote in the negative. J. B. Fletcher and Edmondson Company offered bids on furn ishing plumbing supplies for the new comfort station. Mr. Per rine announced that M. E. Kil kenny would have charge of in stalling electric fixtures, and Gilbert Overstreet has charge of plumbing installation. He said that all supplies would be gardeners by nnswerinir their mense river and .harbor bill, nucationa. Thn loctnrn w II utnrt mougn every member know In . . ...... - i 1 I il ntHn'e nek. nndncnrH n Invltn. "uvuiilo iiiui uuiiu nun tno sum tion is extended to all St. Johns "PPropi-ated n that bill would noonlo -to attend. No ndmin. DO directly stolen or wnsted. sionfee. The East St. Johns wow tne30 same members will C ub is to bo congratulated unon r?aa " oarpansm or tho assas- securing tho services of Prof, sination or the great LuBltanla, In an effort to stimulato tho uso of Oregon manufactured goods and Oregon labor, tho Chamber of Commercoof Port land has begun a campaign thru its bureau of industries and man- ufactures to take advantnge of tho uinghnm hill which becomes etfectivo as a law this month. and which was passed at tho last legislative session. The Bing ham bill gives a preferential of fivo por cent n favor of aoads manufactured in Oregon, or In favor of Oreiron labor, in tho consideration of competitive bid ding heforo county courts. boards, city councils, or other public officers authorized to pur chase supplies or contract for labor. a a t e "in plainer ungnsh. a nur- tho nmnnt in view at leisure thiB countrv. onco of such vast quiescence, now of such spectacular changes. especially to see what might be oi us less commonplnco aspects oeioro they should have finally iiassca away: l ie o dor mannor of life in tho nnd. tho ranch houses of nnto-Griniro ilnvs. 1'i-im. ciscan Missions, relics of tho era of tho padre, and tho don, the lariro slow lifo of tlm nhnnii and cattle ranges, and whatever else could bo found v ntr be calmed in tho backwaters of the hurrying stream of nroirrosa. Ab tho travellers camped wher ever nitrhtmiirht find thom. tliov carried with them everything they needed to mnko thorn froo of cooks and chambermaids. A description of their equipment is Riven for tho benefit of tlin.to who wish to follow suit. Clemens. Sntnuel L. A Trnmn Abroad. Old. yet over new this classic of laughter by Mark Twain. Edwards. A bert Tho Barbn- ry Coast. .sketches of French North Af. rica, original and altogether charming. "Hero in Now York." says tho author; "the rumblo of tho elevated, tho click of type writers in my enrs. it does not seem probnblo that tho answer to tho Hiddlo of tho Sphinx is worth knowing. But in spito of ino noise oi our marvel oua mo- chanics. in spito of tho clnnir of an ambulance bell in tho street, which sneaks of nnacsthoticH and disinfectants, nn immotiHo alleviation of pain; in spito of all thi8--or nerhans because of it -I want to iro back. Wo. of tho West, havo certainlv lonm- ed moro than they about logic and life. But I havo n feeling not to bo expressed on paper inai tney Know moro than wo Club Takes a Hike The North End Camping Club. composed of tho famous base nan artists, rolled up their blan kets, und after buying all the pastry in town, "footed it" to their ideal camping headquarters on the bnnkB of tho Willamette last Saturday. A largo blazing fire wns built innmnzingly quick time, nnd ovorv ono mmin Mm. self at homo, using Nature's modern conveniences. Stories. songs, orations that would mnko Demonthoncs look like D. C. Lewis, and a debato on the great war, in which Germnnv won ' passed away tho early night hours. Evervbodv turnorl I n nt ..... " " - - " w mianiKht. and after four hmtrn of rofreshintr sleet), ovorv mm was up bright and early. Chof L.a manor served nn nmintMncr i ----- uraiKinsi oi pastry. JJurbank's St.Jolinl Calling You li eeconJ In number of InJuHitti. It (CTtnth In population. Cf to I'ottUnJ every 16 win. Hm nevlteble vrtr on 3 tidei. Mm fine! km end electricity. Mm 3 etronf bnkt. Met fivo Urge ictiool lioutet. bundnce of purett wter. I lei haul turfece Kreeti. Mm ettcmUfl eewerase lyitem. mm fine, modern brick city hell. Mm good pevroll monthly. Shlpi monthly many care freight. All rallroadi have acceii to it. u gateway to Portland harbor. m iuei ana hctHhiui. HIGH 0L Incidents of High School Interestingly Told Again tho Senior Play is a matter of history. Tho class of 1915 is to bo congratulated upon the successful presentation of the Sky Riders. It was a clever little comedv. clovorlv trlvon. Gladys Palmer nn Mm. Rmwn and Alice Wrinklo as dauchtor Helen were ideal in their ad miring devotion to the intrepid aviator hero, Mr. Brown, whoso part was well carried by Will Tcutsch. With tho assistance of tho "newspaper man," he was very able In proving that fruits, spuds and rnro mmm i-llm he could bo in two nlnrnn nt thn and a bucket of well witter wash- same time, ed the "eats" into tho intcrnnl On Wednesday night tho nlav- year swimming cr.s tried it out' on tho city of regions. Last LInnton, nnd tho the receints were not heavy, the effort wns repaid by added confidence for Friday night in tho homo nudi. torium. Both audiences ovidnn. cod their appreciation of tho dramatic situations and tho work of tho actors in handlintr their parts. I ho II. S. orchestra hnn nrov. ed itself a most worthy admnct of tho H. S. It supplies a lonir felt want and on both Wodnnn. day and Friday nights rendered music well worth hearing. Mr. Bchnko is an efficient director. Tho Junior Class in Enclish chasing officer is authorized to about dreaming and dy ing." accept as the lowest bid for labor Larson, as ho is an expert in his "d0"0""" the fearful tragedy or supplies that offered by rep lino and no doubt will impart some valuablo information. A lecture on rose culture given un der tho auspices of this club re cently was a source of much helpful information to local neo plo, and the lecture next Friday evening promises to be of equal or greater interest. A largo au dience should greet Prof.Larson. though if they had half common son80 thoy would roa zo that they themselves wero primarily to uiamo lor tno heartbreaking pmauio story. reBentatives of Oregon products. if tho bid of tho lattor is not moro than fivo per cent higher than the lowest bidder from nnv other state," said George u. itiOKreat rtamuurcr comnnnv'ni T on ioMtHi ne I . I WWV.VVCtiJ JL bllU UUL'UUi (uermanj steamer. Kronnrinz irIHiq infnnrinri tr.ninf.i.,.innnr. t . . -. , . I ..IH HUVltUVU ,UWUUIHVIUIUUIIG iiikumuu in un American nnroor. ttm ri(Tnrnnn in thn ot nf n tli . I aW vet 4 VIWW III VIIU VU1W Ul IJiVF buppoae sno naa Baiieo. carrying duction, as botweon local and largo quantities of arms and am- foreicrn concerns. It somowlmt secured at the lowest possible nrlpo fmm tlinan nffarlncr in fnr- nish same cheapest. L. E. Gens- f.a?e uPon h.er- Suppose an Eng. munition for Germany, and many Americans, thoucrh warn ed of tho danger had taken nas- man said he believed tho elec trical work should bo let by con tract to tho lowest bidder, but Mr. Perrine replied that bids would be received on supplies on ly. The subject of adding another paid fireman was broached by Councilman Downey, who stated that an additional nreman was needed. in order that the two firemen now on duty ftiight have lish submarine had cited her in tho straits of Dover, what would adds to tho handicap of tho for eign manufacturer represented by freight rates, and it should prove an encouragement to establishment of factories tho manufacture of those items it nave donor bunDose the sub. nnnrtoi tn iUn hnMtnr, r o.i V i iiwuuv v ill vitu uutlUMI U 4. tUUUO nmnuu nau buiik iuu Bieamer nnri hrirtcrnn nnrl mntni-n a nnn would wo bo talking about war with Great Britain on that ac- count. We aro not in tho least seek. ing to condone tho crime of sink ing merchant shins and their passengers wunout so mucn as giving passengers a chance to sumed by municinal mirchase. Senator Bingham introduced tho bill after consultation with rep resentatives of the organizations which havo been struggling to enlarge the market for these fac tories already here and to pave the way lor others yet to be so Edwardes. TicknerLift-Luek on Southern Honds. I ho journey covers somo 200 odd miles, through five southern England counties and wns con ceived on an unusual plan. For tho vagabond author went nei ther on foot or by any of tho wonted means of conveyance beloved of tourists. Moreover. he kept clear of the main roads, and great towns, shunned near ly all the guide books points of interest, sought out tho least frequented lanes and bv-natha. the and found his history in the hup- ior py places mat navo no hlBtory. 4 I il At A . omer man mat writ largo over their mossgreon roofs and Hch ened walls. Ho got himself through tho whole 200 milo stretch of the way with camera and pack on ahoulderjand at sur prisingly little expose, by means of lifts tnken in any chance vehicle that might be faring in his direction. So good did ho find these vagabond days that at suits wero put on, nnd nil brnv ed tho icy. choppy son. "Hnt" Nelson naviirnted thn rivnr against timo and canto w thin nvo seconds of the wor M'h nfll cial record. "Skill" I.nrs.nn tr? ed the now "submnrino" rllvo staying under three minutes and seventeen seconds. "Leenv" tnd showed oxcollont form when ho exhibited for tho first timo his or ir hnl divo. tho "Nnr. weginn whirl." "Baron" Lnr. son completed tho naval program with .a high "back breaker." with naming units Mill on. ev ery ono armed himself with a Spartan Bncnr nnd ontnvori tlm sport of Bpearing carp in a near- nH heen using tho weekly fnde- oy Hinugn. About 300 pounds penueni as a text ainco midterm, were caught, as est mated hv nnd they find tho nresont dnv 'Skill" Larson's fish ovo. A frni. topics full of Interest. Thin theenmnors had becomo oylinnut. publicnt on is makincr n snccinl ed. blankets wero strnnned on eltort to adapt its pages to tho ii. a. nccus. mo articles are well written. They discuss tho vital tonics of tho dav in a fnir and unprejudiced way. inis weok Bees a revival of Interest in tennis. I ho H. S. students and faculty aro saddened by tho death of Arkie Andorson. Ho was n member of tho c ass of Juno. Last Friday evenincr an Inter- eating program was given by mo uramatic aocioty. it con- Bhouldors and a courao was steer ed homeward. Fish Btories wero told on tho way, "Lofty" Mc- onrty being champion in this do pnriment.--Koported. tho globe. Tho mining man. al so, will utter it to express his wonder when looking upon tho most extonsivo mineral deposits that nature has over disclosed to view. The naturalist will ex claim "Hiyu Skookum!" when lin linlinlilu Mm tiinlt.imia of its vegetation or tho bones of ?lat4Ct(1 , af,nui?ber of selections those gigantic animals which by. u.10 V .9 Orchestra, a piano onco wandered through its for ests when tho earth was young er, tho crust thinner nnd tho climalo warmer. Tho statesman solo by IJo a Vinson, a rendintr by Opal Wolmer. and tho ono act Play. "Who's Who?" Tho enst of characters in this wore. Air. viMiiiivv ii iii iiivi i iiu nLiiLi:niiuiii t H . of the future will repeat it when ?Wi. PP.$ modF1 yountr masKU ih acKUOWietlged to bo richer in m nora wea t h tlmn all tho states of tho American union put together: and when thoy npprcclnto its marvelous bachelor." Jack Brownley: Law renco Lnvedor, a "valet from Mnyfair," Walter Andrews; Mr. Brambelton, a country gentle man, Dolbort Day; Cicely, Bram- iMorence Un- development since Secretary So b!eton'8. d,nu.?1h1tor Moreno ward wns ridiculed for buying V's; and Matilda Jane, a " "an ice box." r'or housemaid," Jennie Mi take to tho boats, but. are merely cured. In the opinion of David tho end of them ho found him a week. Action on tho matter ,irV i a a uwmll ,V M. Dunne, and other pioneer self regretting that now he iiingham "must put on respectability oi great was delayed until next week. An ordinance providing the time and manner of improving Catlin street between Edison street and Central avenue was passed. An ordinance establishing the grade of Leonard street between Charleston and Chicago streets was also passed. Resolutions providing for the opening of Mohawk street west of Willamette boulevard and providing for the improvement of Leonard street was adopted. An ordinance repealing all for mer dog ordinances and provid ing that no dog should be allow ed upon the streets without a leash, and fathered by Council man Downey, was passed by a hve to two vote. Councilmen Martin, Graden, Tallman. Per rine and Downey voting in the affirmative and Councilmen Cook and Bonham in the nega tive. by the old kings and manufacturers, measure will value. tho prove is in lands governed imperial methods of chiefs. aT a uermany nas dictated new rules for the government of neutrals In time of war. Great Britain has demanded from ua what she scoffed at doing when the life of our nation hunor unon . i . . a tnreau in our great Oivil war. Goodwin's Weekly. Back to thft Farm . auw ior ntre oy uay, nour or WOUId yOU like tO Own a Choice trin. nt vorv ronsnnnbln rntoa ..... . . ... I" '. ! ' " " . V w w i iituoiarm in xamhill (Jounty. Good onnortun tv for four or the country at a low price. H. M. Waldref,609 Fessenden street. Phone Columbia 206. For Rent One G room house. $8.00; one 7 room house with j acre, $8.00; one 6 room house all remodeled, Building Permits No. 24-To N. J. Fletcher to erect a residence on Tioga street between Seneca and Fessenden streets; cost $500. a . n uregon i ii so. come in and see what I can do for you. I have a few friends with choice little farms who wish to exchange for City property. Dr. W. J. Gil strap. First National Bank Build ing, bt. Johns, Oregon. NU tX label FOR en RENT yew urrff at Uili affls iko a garment. Now I must get back to linen collars and boot polish, take up onco moro my part intnogameot c t zennBh n: strut; on me lootways and euro myself of lounging joyfully aiong tno middle oi tho roads. It seemed a direfu fato lust then." Powe II. Add son Trailing and Tramping in Alaska. iho narrative is dedicated "to the boys who clung to tho alders while others left, condemning a pmintrv ttmv lnnm nnfl.Sw I J niii.iv HUlillllK DUrUt'B OI nhmit " 'P m in Mn..tn less to make a trip into w th racy incident and with un. bounded enthusiasm for tho country. Hiyu Skookum!" That is the Alaska Indian's expression for tho incomparable and it is hero used because tho white tourist will borrow the exclamation $10.00. Peninsula Security Co., Room 5 over First I when ho stands amidst tho larg National Bank, eat group of high mountains on Whitnoy, Cnspcr-Thc Flow Ing Road. Experiences while ndventuring on tho grent rivers of bouth America by means, of canoe whence tho title. It is likely to prove ono of tho most popular books on South America among peoplo who wish infor- mation- not mere entertain ment. In the way of practical hand hooka for the prospective vaca tioner tho library can furnish tho following among others: Bryan- Camper's Own Book. I' or dovotees of tent and trail a compilation of authoritivo ar ticles on various phases of camping and outdoor life, each article by some well qualified writer. Tho pactical camper nnd tho veriest tyro can alike gain suggestion from these pages. Holding - Camper's Handbook. Tho book is dedicated "to the twenty-fivo good fellows who havo shared my many tents by stream or mountain slope, by river, shore or wood, for moro than twenty-fivo years. They havo forgiven mo much, and I them, perhaps, a little. sune- McNiv- cn. All tho Identities except Mr. Bramb oton's wero beautifully confused but thoy wero all straightened out in tho end and everybody" ved hann Iv over af terwards." Tho Dramatic Society will present a First clasa vaudovillo on Juno 4, which will be open to tno public. The tickets at 10 and 15 cents, will bo on snlo soon. Last Friday afternoon a skat ing party was given at tho rink by the II. S. students. It was much enjoyed, and another ono is looked forward to by many. oomoot tho history c asses aro planning to make a tour to tho Court Houso soon. Iho Physical Geography class is also planning to take a trin to tho Custom House. This week would do very well to mnko a study of tho rain gauge. Artificial Earthquake A shock defined by many East Side residents as a distinct earth- 'IHini. nftnn UA..n! 1 r I mi L.i i : . i , , " I'""10' wMMt throughout tho mt ,t re Vo ?hSlj3 SSJJSKlSL ES&SJ for packing. Now. though thov havo mostly degenerated into a more refined state of living, in what is more or less a perma nent 'pitch' their old skipper goes a camping still." Possibly tho norusa of th s book may serve a two-fold pur pose; revive some memories of those old gypsy times, and give their children tips.should a taste for "roughing it" descend to their offspring." Marks Vacation Camning for Girls. Including in its twenty chan ters: camn clothes, camufiros. cookery, cleanliness, the canoo and fishing, etc. NoU tha Ubil on your aBr ono to two seconds, vibrated from east to west and rattled dishes, rocked chairs, disar ranged books in book-cases and generally caused fright and com motion. Iho vibrations wero folt over an area of several miles in radius, extending from remote parts of Rose City Park district to tho southern extremity of Mount Tabor. Oregonian. An explosion of powder at Kelley Butte caused the rumpus. For Sale 1G0 acres, half in cultivation, all can be cultivat ed, 5 room house, fenced, $25 per acre. Owner must havo money. Inquire Room 8, Hoi brook building, St. Johns.