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Hliforjci) Society ST. JOHNS REVIEW SUCCGSSOR TO PENINSULA REVIEW Deroted to (hi Interests ol the Peninsula, the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest Old Series, VoL XI, Ne. 38 VOL. 13 ST. JOHNS, PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, SHPTKMBKR 7. 1917. NO. 43 Local Ship Plant Immense Beyond Expectation Met With An Accident Bids to Be Opened The Ladies to Register Our Flag Pheasants Turned Loose The busiest scene of activity ever enacted in St. Johns is to be found at the local snip building plant of Grant Smith- Porter. Guthrie Company, at Bradford street, between Alta and Fessnnden streets. The editor made a visit to this veri table bee hive of industry Tues day afternoon. Meeting Mr. Fuller, master mechanic of the shipbuilding plant, on the way, he very kindly went our secur ity in effecting our entrance through the portals of tliia mammoth establishment. The plant, by the way, is enclosed with n high board fence, and none may enter therein unless he P03303S an adequate or plaus ible excuse. As one enters the enclosure he is at once amazed tit the immensity of this vast institution. The sound of the hammer and saw is unceasing. Everywhere throughout the large expanse of ground oc cupied by the plant, building construction is under way. At present about COO men are cm ployed, who nro ropidly making room for more employes. The first features to greet the eye urc the lofty structures that are to act as shedB over the ways. There are to bo eight of these sheds erected in sets of fours. They attain an eminence of 125 feet, and five of them are al most completed with the other three started. Inquest of George Muhm, who had volunteered previously to show us how the details of shipbuilding are worked out, our "passport," Mr. Fuller, directed us where we would be apt to locate that gentleman. In passing, how ever, wo wunt to aay that we found Mr. Fuller a most pleas ant nrfd ngrceablo gontlemun, one whom it is n real pleasure to knov. Directing our steps to the moulding room, we found Mr. Muhm "not at home." Rut wo found our old time friend, Elliott Gordon, who holds a responsiblo position at the plant, and although a very busy man, he took the timo to show us u round a bit and to locato Mr. Muhm. We found that genthman overseeing tho laying out of a keel. Ho took us to the moulding room and explained how a ship is model ed out boforo construction is begun. Mr. Muhm has full charge of the moulding room and also has supervision of lay ing out. Tho upper part of tho moulding department is one long room, and here Mr. Muhm draws out all tho details of tho ship "life size" upon the floor. Every siuglo detail and overy piece of timber entering into the construction of the ship is depicted upon tho iloor. As an illustration of tho immense amount of work and careful figuring involved is the fact that it required over eleven thousand markings on tho floor to model out ono ship. As the first twelve ship3 to be con structed will bo similar in de sign, the model drawn out will servo for the dozen. As there are so many curves and different angles to be worked out, it can readily bo realized that it requires a master mind and an intimate knowledge of geometry to be capable of moulding out these vessels. Mr. Muhm then accompanied us through tho institution and called our attention to the saws that cut the different curves in the heavy timbers and also to the huge traveling crano that is boing placed in position. Work on actual ship construction has begun, as there are two keels already laid and another one will soon be placed in position. There was so much to be seen that it is difficult for an unnautical mind to describe. Suftice to say that the St. Johns Shipbuilding plant is undoubt edly the largest and built upon a more magnificent scale than any on the river. It is safe to say that very few people in St. Johns fullv realize the immen sity of this plant and can but faintly conceive of what it means to St. Johns. We saw a number of familiar faces among the workmen, with whom we took a moment or so to con verse. All were lookincr happy and contented. In fact it seemed to be the rule throughout the institution for everyone to wear a satisfied and cheerful count enance. All were apparently well pleased with their employ ment, and all were inordinately proud of the wonderful showing the plant is making. Without exception all spoke in the warmest praise and admiration of the management .and were highly gratified with the kindly treatment accorded them, It The great event forecast in the last issue of this paper did materialize beyond expectation. Everything went oil in line or der and those who were present throughout the afternoon and evening will long remember September 3. 1917. At 3:30 sharp, the blessing ot the bell began, The ceremony, in the absence of Archbishop CriBtio, was conducted by Rev. l'nther Lyons ussisted by Rev. Father Henly. After the ceremony lather Lyons nddressed to those present n few words relative to the occasion. He ex pressed his thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Kirsch and family who presented the bell to the church, and also to the men who constructed the belfry. The bell was hoisted into place im mediately and without a hitch under the management of Mr. Hocan. assisted by several men of the congregation. Aa it rest ed in position, a spontaneous cheer broko out from the as sembled crowd. A good job had been well done. The lawn social began as soon as the bell had been rung by all present, and believe us, Ring ing's was out-distanced all the way. everybody wore a smilo and a souvenir of tho occasion, a red ribbon with a minuturc bell and suitable inscription. The fish pond was besieged for the greater part of tho time and many were tho fish caught but no crabs could be landed. It was no place for them. Tho nigger babies were belabored in terrible fashion so that a new set must be procured for next year, besides two pencctiy good boxes ot ten-centers chang ed hands. The lunch was moro than annrcciated by all as thero was enough vnrhtv to give nil an appetite. Young and old chewed candy because it was fo good they simply could not help r... .1. l.li it... .J It. uui inc nit oi uiu uuy wua made by tho Order of Patrician Nobles. Over one hundred can didates had tho courage to tack- o tho coat and he was not oleo- mnrgariiie either just slightly butter However, no casualties were reported nnd the newly in itiated aro anxiously awaiting tho announcement of their first meeting. This Order has come to stay and you mny watch the trail wo blaze. All in nil tho most pleasurable time of tho season was had, nnd wo aro sor ry that summer is past, bull, ncenu tv is n habit at bt. Elem ent's and tho coming months w usher in some moro sur prises and pleasures. Watch these columns and be convinc ed. Reported. is extremely doubtful if n moro supremely contented and more fullv satisfied bodv of workmen can be found anywhere than . . a a i nro now employed at the local shin nlnnt. While tliev are kent steadily on the go, as would naturally bo expected, thero is no hurried rush or over worked workmen. Apparently they all take pride in their work, and while not rushing, they endeav or to make their eight hours per day of labor count. Wn understand Hint the Grant Smith. Pnrter.Riithrio Cnmnnnv are perfecting plans that will inure greatly to the comiort and convenience of those of their workmen who have no homes here of their own. Ground has been secured on Fessenden street, near Uraw fnrA nnri here will he erected accommodation for the "home less" workmen, weals and board will bo provided at a nominal sum, and reading and I nun fine rooms installed, and other pleasant diversions will V.n nAAnA TOntMncr will he left UW UUMvMI n ' ' - - undone that will tend to the happiness and comfort of the workmen, and mane mem ieei ight at home. It In well worth the while of every citizen of St. Johns to -make a visit to this ship yard. While all may have a faint conception ano nave heard of what is transpiring there, yet a visit will soon con vince them that the half has never been told. If vmi want iob nrintiner done don't overlook us. We want to Hn nil the nrintiner for St. Johns people. For commercial print- ing UUH UllltU 19 HI CHUIJJJJVU nnri wn know how to do it. ! . I. ! .nAA n t .-i 1 1 nn 1 1 1 nin;l Prices are lower than the same class of work is done in Port land, because our expenses are Ipso Anv snnnnrt alone the nrintiner line that anv citizen or business man can give us will bo h eh i appreciated. nease don't liorge;, . ... T. J. Hand, who recently dis posed of his confectionery store on South Jersey street, left last week for California, and when near Eueene has car was wreck cd and his sister badly injured. Tho following account of the nccident is clipped from the daily press: Mrs. Lulu E. Hurley, of San Francisco received a deep gash in her forehead and numerous bnd bruises about the body, when an automobile driven by her brother, Thomas J. Hand, also of San FranciBco, was struck by the Shastu limited train at the first crossing south of Creswell, at 10:30 Saturday morning. Mrs. Hurley was taken to the office of Dr. L. C. Hovson. of Creswell. who took several stiches in the cut in her head, and attended to the other niuries. She will be unable to travel for several days. The cause of the accident, was the 8tonDing of Mr. Hand's engine just at the crossing. The car was demolished though the train was traveling slowly. Mrs. Hurley and Mr. Hand were on their way south irom oi. Johns, Ore., with a party of tourists. Should Exercise Care All persons entering the for ests must be extremely careful at this time ubout lighting fires. This is not tho Fire Mnrshnl wurning of tho usual type. Thero is u very urgent reuson for this warning. The woods just now nro filled with military patrols with rigid instructions to shoot public enemies caught netting fro to tie forests. Therefore, it is doubly neces sary to be careful tia military nntrnln. wlilln inntrnnted to OX- crciso every precaution, might a a rail possibly maKo a mistake, inese military patrols aro operating in overy part of Oregon where furosts. are to b found. Their location is not revealed for ob vious reasons. They movo from nlnfo tn nliipe nnri Ween to cover as much as possible. Their task is that of hunting down public enemies who have been firing Oregon forests, nnd they are under orders from the Western Department of tho Army to deal instantly and vigorously . a . I I f . (-a with such p uni i c enemies, oo if necessary for you to go into tho woods, be careful about lighting fires. No doubt it would be better to keep out of the woods unless you have ur gent business therein. Adju tant General. Must Make Inventory To tho Editor: I have receiv ed instructions from tho Treas ury Department at Washington, D. C, to at once notify all Tobacco Dealers that immed iately unon the passage of tho War Tax Act, now pending in Congress, they will bo required to make a detail inventory ol all manufactured tobacco, in cluding snuff, cigars and cigar ettes.on hand at that time.show- ing the price at which tho same is sold at retail, and to keep this inventory until printed forms are furnished by tho Do partment, which will be done as soon as possible, and instruc tions given as to how to com plete the same and the amount of tax to be paid. fliuton a. Miller, Collector. Potatoes Afflicted Many potatoes in this neigh borhooa are attitctcd with a disease known aa wither. The end of the potato from which the tops bhoot out become withered and shrunken, mak ing the potato of but little value. Many people credit this condition to the dryness of the weather, but such is not the case. A well known citizen brought in a stalk of potato vino Tuesday with several po tatoes clinging to it, all of which were badly afflicted with wither. He stated that he had purchased the seed at a high once from a well known Port land seed house, and yet the seed was afflicted with wither, as the result proved. The remedy for wither is not known to the writer. For Sale Fully equipped. Eastern built, 21 foot gasolene launch, Apply at this otlice. Bids on $1,500,000 of bonds offered for sale by the Commis sion of Public Docks to obtain funds for tho grain elevator and water terminal improve ment projected at St. Johns, will be opened Thursday. As the legality of the bonds has been passed on by tho well known legal firm of Storey. Thomdike, Palmer & Dodge, of Boston, there will be no ob stacle to making an early award. The bonds will be dated October 1. Engineer Munn, of Chicago, chief designer for Witherspoon & Englcr, archi tects, has arrived to undertake the task of designing the new elevator, which will require about four months. Early efforts will be devested to get ting out plans nnd specifications for the foundntioiiB so timo will not be lost on that part of the contract. Tuesday's Oregonian. St. Johns' Roll of Honor Following is a list of those from St. Johns who have enlist ed since the war started and who are now at the different training camps. We probably overlooked some, as it is ex ceedingly difficult to learn them all. So if you know of any overlooked, will you kindly fur nish their names, so that they may bo added to St. Johns Roll of Honor. Taylor M. Whitmore. At h W. Irvine, Donne II. Knowlcs, Earl II. Knowlcs, Theodore Buebce. II. Byron Poff. Armnnd Olln, Claude E. Harris, Russell Poff. R. P. Galloway. Chas. E. Garlick. Murno Donaldson, Glenn Haskell. Ray Clark. Ben jamin Swun, Hubert Martin, Leon borber, Donald btncklnnd, Lowell Anderson, Jqhn Lovelctt, Frnnk L. Thompson, Orin Lear, Hal J. Davis, Donald N. Trow bridge, Bert Larsoiu Alan Ruth erford, Homer Plmlkott, Henry i i t ttr..ii. nranuunuuiKi . y, tvuicn, wit vid Bo we. A Token of Esteem J. C. Laneille. who has boon master ship buildor nt the local ship yard, was agreeably sur prised by his workmen luesuuy noon when they presented him with a handsome gold watch as a token of the high esteem in which he is held by tho work men. Tho presentation speech was made in a neat manner by Master Mechanic Fuller. Mr. Lnngillo waa deeply touched by tho kindly net. He hus left for Tillamook, having acquired an interest in n shipbuilding plant there. His deimrturo is a mat ter of keen reeret on the part of those who have gained his acquaintance nnd liked him well here. Was at the Front The hnhn knocked at the back door and the lady of the house nnneared. "Ladv." he said. "1 was at tho front" "You poor man!" sho exclaimed. "One of war's victims. Walt till I get von finmn fond and voil shall tell me your story. You were in the trenches, you sny" "Not in the trenches. I was at the front" "Don't trv to talk with your mouth full, lake your time. What deed of hero- ism am you uo ui uiu .rums Whv I knocked: but I couldn't make nobody hear, so I came around to the back." reopies Home Journal. New Machine Shops The local shipbuilding com- nanv have purchased the block of ground on Bradford street between the remnsuin iron Works and the Portland Woolen Mills n ant. We understand that upon this new acnuisition will be erected the machine works and joiner shops of the ship plant, both of which will employ a numuer of skilled laborers, and in them selves wil be equivalent to a new industry for St. Johns. Vnr Rent No 217 N. Jersev. ni7o 12vK0 with woodshed, has eas. water and lights: fine for business or would make a nice nlace for about 3 rooms, fine condition, A. W. Davis. Tho Woman's Committee of the Oregon Council of Defense, through its chairman. Mrs. Charles II. Castner, of Hood River, has des enntcd Saturday. September 15th, as official reg istration day for the women of this stale, This registration is wholly voluntury and is for tho purpose of the federul gov ernment becoming familiar with the woman power of tho atatc - listing nl e r s and women. both trained and untrained, for work in the government sor vice in some enpacity, should it be found necessary for the nation to call upon the women of the country to take the places of men in industry in order that men may bo released to join the colors. It is also essential so that trained female help may be secured for government posi tions nnd positions directly con nected with military affairs that can be filled by women. A pro perly printed card is to be filled out by every woman and on the day of registration all assistance will be rendered in filling tho card. Local committees have been formed in nearly all locali ties of the state for the purpose of caring for this work on September 15th and Governor Withycombc, appreciating the importance of this undertaking, has issued the following pro clamation: Whereas, the women of Amer ica, as well as the men who arc giving themselves to our Nation's cause, can now per form a great and timely public service; and Whereas. 1 he Woman's Com mittee of the Council of Nat ional Defense ia organizing local councils in every community in this state with tho purpose of systcmizlng and making effec tive women's patriotic services; and Whereas, The Oregon Divi sion of tho Woman's Commit- too of tho Council of National Defense desires that Saturday. September 15, 1917, be set aside as tho day lor the -registration of women in this stato for ser vice; Now. Therefore, in view of the foregoing premises and by virtue of tho authority in mo vested. I James Withycombc, Governor of the Stnte of Ore gon, do hereby proclaim Satur day, September 15, 1917 as Women's Registration Day, and I do earnestly ask that nil pat riotic women register on that day for patriotic service. In Testimony Whereof, 1 hnvu hereunto set my hand nnd caus ed the Seal of tho Stato of Ore gon to bo hereunto affixed this lHt day of boptember, A. u. 1917. James Withycombc, Governor. Lodge Officers Elected The Fruternul Brotherhood met in special session Monday evening Inst when arrangements wero made to ho d n reception on Tuesday evening, Septem ber, lit h. n the 1. U. u. i. Hal . where the Order will meet hereafter, and a class of twenty is secured for that night. The following officers wero elected and will bo in stalled on that evening: Presi dent. Henry Hazel: past presi dent, Mrs. Ira Ogden: vice- president, Laura McLullum; chaplain, Mrs. Ada uazei; treasurer. Ira Ogden: secretary Mrs. Be vn Pftchford: sergeunt at-arms, Lafayette Waldcn; m streBs-nt-arms. Cleora Wal den: finance committee, E. C. Thomnsonand Mrs. Laura Rose. This order is boing ropidly brouirht to the banner member ship under the able efforts of the organizers, who are work ing in the field, Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Houghton. New Buildings Here Tho following building per mits have been taken out by thn Marine Hnrrnckn Comnanv: Erect one story frame dining hni . ie.qsenuen street, uetween Crawford and Decatur; S. F. Le Neve, builder. 5B0U. Erect one Htorv frame livinir room. Fessenden street, between firnwford nnd Decatur: S. F. LeNeve. builder. $1050. Erect one story frame roothouse, Fes Benden street, between Craw ford and Decatur; S. F. Le Neve, builder, $250. Patronize tho homo merchant, By O. O. Smith, Linnton. Behold our flag, your flag and mine, No other has such a design: A flag for me, n flag for you, Our Country's flag, red, white nnd blue; Combine those colors and we sec The emblem of our liberty. Courage and blood stands for the red, Justice for blue, it has been said; Purity always for the' whito Our Nation's peace, honor and right. A field of blue unites the bars, And forms a sky for silver stars; When in our flag they art? placed high They represent those in the sky. If for a reason you look 'round, You'll find no one can pull them down: Salute our flag, the hope of all. A llag of flags, both large and small. Our flag's age as it now ap pears, Is one hundred and forty years: Our settlors told the English crown No longer would they be held down, With unjust laws nnd taxes high: So on tho Fourth day of July, In seventy Bix, we hear them say. This is our Independence Day. I'rccdoml what a glorious word, Which all around the world was heard: They rang, so historians tell, i bell we call Liberty Bell. In June congress said, without fear. On the fourteenth of the follow- ng year. Our independence will be shown: We must have a flag of our own. I They drew their plans, then looked around, To make it Betsy Ross was found: Stars with six pointa thejr plana WUIU mm, But five wero in the ono alio made. There's seven red stripes, six wh to between. For states they stand, our first thirteen: Placed in a circle in the blue Wero thirteen sturs for our states, too. Great Britain set our colonics free, September third in eighty three. Our first President was Wash ington, Twas through hia effort peace was won: To give him aid a Frenchman came, Lafayette, we all know hia name. Our constitution we now find Was adopted in eighty nine; In ninety five they made a change The stnra they had to re-ar- rango; For two new states they added two aturs. And two more stripea on to tho bars. The stars were placed into a square, A circle would bo too large thero; In eighteen hundred and eigh teen Five new addition states wore seen, And every one could plainly see Too large .a flag there soon would be. If a star and stripe they wero to add For each new state that they then had. Again when congress did con vene They changed the stripes back to thirteen, They said that waa the best by far For each new state to add a star. They've placed a new star for each state. Until we now have forty-eight; There is eight stars in the top row And forty in the five below; We fold our llag into a square, One third more, for the length is there. No banner like our U, S. A. Can there be seen so far away, From north 'to south, from shore to shore. Of different flags there's twenty-four, And by tho records we ore shown Each have a moaning of its own. Around tho world our flag has been. Fields to exploro with famous men. To tho Editor the Review: On August 30th, through the kindness of Carl Shumaker. Stato Game Warden, 1 was permitted to turn loose 7-1 pheasants of the silver and golden varieties. Twenty-four were turned loose on the Mock place under ideal conditions. There are no dogs or cats to disturb the birds; the little children promised to see that they had water and food, and when liberated the birds stop ped in the yard and some of them commenced feeding while we were present. Mr. Churchill promised also to keep a caro of them. Thirty-eight wero turn ed loose on tho Gatton ranch down near the Columbia slough, a point whore thero is brush protection and u good clover field and plenty of out und wheat stubble close by. No dogs or cats at this point to disturb. Twelve wore freed on the Stearns tract in St. Johns, nnd these I will endeavor to provide for during tho winter season. provided thny are permitted to live. Thrso birds nro donated for liberations at these points n rccoen tion of the work done in the Legislature in having this district created into n game preserve, and I trust nnd hope tho good citizenship of tho peo ple will aid in caring for nnd protecting them, so that life may bo made plcasantcr nnd tho district rendered attractive to tourists and visitors. I have tho promise of other birds aa soon as they can be procured. It is against the law to disturb. kill or trap tho ones liberated, and I hone every person will join in protecting them. Mr. A. W. Davis and his father-in- law. J. E. Ray of Salt Lake City, accompanied mo in libera ting the birds and took aa much delight in the work ua could be ox pec ted from the most zealous sportsman. D.C.Lewis. 'Tin Onnn r tT rwi t tiiAAinttnn i ci awn iinii-uuiov isnui u win u Day. VVhloli of May. Flng Day for the first time wo see In eighteen hundred ninety three: From lofty heights float our en sign From boundary lino to boun dary line. Lot Old Glory which wo lovo most Forover wavo from coast to coast: Alaska north, nnd we are told Perry took our flog to the North Polo: In Tripoli ono timo they saw It now is seen in Panama. Thero it will bc.rcmain it shall As long as wo have that canal. In Hawaii our flag is seen, It also floats in tho Philippines, In Cuba, und not long ago Our colors were in Mexico. And with our troops ns they advance Our stars and stripes are now in France. Long blow tho breeze our stripes and stars, From poles on land, snipmasts and spars; Where hearta of one hundred million beat, A nation that knows no defeut; For when wo have to use our mitts, We can rely on Yankee wits. With watchful eye our eaglo waita To safeguard our United States. Our patriotism we will show When greeting friend or fight ing foe, And those who mutilate our flag Or in tho dust they try to drag, Will answer to our Undo Sam, As foe to foo or man to man. Our people's flag, our neigh bors' too, Our soldier's flag, red, white and blue. Long may our standard be un furled And stand for peace through out tho world. May freedom on our flag be found. Above, below and all around; And reflect this word in the sky Our L-I-B-E-R-T-Y. A total of 1G9 whales has been brought in this season by the four whaling ships of tho Bay City station, 15 miles west of Aberdeen, Wash., with five weeks of whale hunting remain ing. Tho year's catch will ap proximate 250. Seven tons, 14,000 pounds, of whale moat, waa taken recently from ono finback, which ia tho largest amount of meat furnished by any whale taken thia season.