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
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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.