HNS
EVIEW
VOLUME 15
ST. JOHNS, PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1919.
NUMBER 82
ST.
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To Push the Elevator
Through an agreement enter
ed into between the public dock
commission and Grant Smith &
Co., which held the contract for
the construction of the 1,000,000
bushel grain elevator at Si.
Johns terminal, the commission
Monday "took the bit in its
teeth" and tackled the work of
completing the long delayed
structure and units on its own
behalf. Preliminary work of
the completion of the elevator
is already under way under the
direction of the dock commis
sion, nnd it is plnnncd to rush
the undertaking at top speed, to
make the elevator ready in timn
for the grain crop of the present
season.
In deciding to proceed with
tho completion of the grain
clovator on its own account tho
dock commission relies upon the
reports of its engineers that
subsidonco of the structuro has
ceased. In taking orcr the
work, the dock commission en
ters into an ngreement to pay
Grant Smith & Co. $150,000 for
its contract rights. Included in
the deal is a plant equipment
of tho contractors, valued at
$27,000, which becomes the
property of the commission. The
original contract prico of the
elevator utructuro was $793,
383. Progress of tho work from
this time on will be along tech
nical linns laid down by the com
mittee of expert engineers who
recently investigated tho sub
sidence problem nnd suggested
n remedy.
G. U. Hcgardt, engineer of
tho commission, is in charge of
the supervision of tho construc
tion work under now arrange
ment. According to tho en
gineer tho job will bo completed
by October. When construction
operations nro in full working
ordor it is expected that about
700 men will be employed.
Engineer Ilcgurdt is author
ity for tho statement that the
relinquishment of tho contract
by Grant Smith & Co. wus satis
factory to the contractors, who,
it is said.wero willing to surren
der thoir rights, principally ho
cnusc of vexatious dela 8 tlisy
had encountered since undertak
ing the work. The contractors
had finished GO to 70 per cent of
the work. Grant Smith & Co.,
when asked regarding this phaso
of thoir rcuson for giving up
tho contract, declined to make
a statement. Included in tho
work which remains for the
dock commission to finish is the
removal of 11,000 cubic yards of
sand which had been placed
over tho foundation mat. This
work will bo accomplished by
steam shovels nnd pumps. Tho
shovels are busy on the job nnd
pumps will bo set up in a very
few dnys. Equipment and mat
erials sufficient to complete
the structures are now on hand,
it is said. Tho work comprises
tho storage annex, operating
house, track shed and trans
former house.
Following tho suggestions of
tho committee of experts a
spread foundation will be utiliz
ed for the operating house.
Much concrete work remains to
be done in completing the struc
tures, and as tho concrete is laid
the neccessary machinery will
be installed. Decision to take
over the full responsibility for
completion of the elevator struc
ture was readied at an aujourn
ed meeting of the dock
sion early Monday,
meeting the report of
cinl committee of the
commis-
At this
the spe-commis-
sion consisting of John H. Bur
gard, F. C. Knapp, and G. R.
Hegardt. engineer and secretary
of the commission, was heard.
"Danger of any further sub
sidence of the big structure has
now passed," said Mr. Hegardt.
"Careful examination of all con
ditions has been made and pre
liminary safeguards which have
been taken have proved their i
usefulness. In agreeing to pay I
the contractors $150,000 for their,
rights, the dock commission is
tiilly satisfied that the arrange
ment is proper. The price wa3
fixed and mutually agreed upon
after careful audit of the entire
expense of the undertaking we
had."
QUONG TONG GAFE
Try Chop Suey and Noodles
at popular prices. Home Made
' Pastry every day at "Cafe of
Merit. "NVe serve breakfast and
dinner. Open from 6 a. m. to
12 p. m. S. Jersey street.
Who -can better judge the
quality of a Talking Machine
than the world's greatest art
ists?, The Victrola is the in
strument they favor. Currin
Says So.
Everybody Helped
Everybody helped the James
John high school students to
have n tloat. Our public spirited
men of St. Johns backed it fin
ancially. Mr. Clark, of Clark
Bros., Florists, advised them as
to how to manage tho wire and
moss for holding the (lowers.
Mr. MacMillan took chnrge of
tne construction oi it and the
carpentry class worked with
him (when they thought thoy
could). Hut Paul Chatterton was
there with hammer and nails
very minute. Mr. Knapp sent a
enr to take the hoys to the hills
to gather moss and they worked
like trojans getting it and put
ting in plnce. Romano Brand beg
ged tho whole town for tubs to
hold the roses in water till thoy
could bo taken to the city.
Miss Ella Reese marshaled the
girls for gathering the llowen?.
Tho St. Johns Hardware and
Mr. Btigby loaned trucks to send
tho rose? into the city. Mrs.
Jacob Kami gave space on her
beautiful grounds in Portland
for the decorating of the float,
gave, her llowers and encourage
ment. The school tpccinlly
thanks Mrs. Knnn for her kind
miss. At the last hours them
were onou h hands to work
students, teachers and friends-
so that the lloat with its wing
ed wheels or progress nnd cano
py of (lowers was done, for the
hoys and girls representing Hie
different school activities to
rido in it. Verne Hall look the
place of little honor and
much work, that is tho driver's
seat. Had plans been carried out
Study would havo hud her book
Art her book, Athletics a track
suit, and Music a guitar or
eukulclc. After all it was good
to look at, judging from tint
number of professional came nm
that photographoif it and from
tho number of pnsHorahy who
halted to admire it. However,
tho students have made a start
and know now what tho pro
blems will In for another year
nnd they are planning a belter
iiont titan anyone.
Big Gain in Weight
The estimate that the Ameri
can army in France has gain ad
82,000,000 pounds in weight
since entering the sorvico does
not toll tho wholo story of the
physical improvement of thw
men. Tho process of adding
weight has boon accompanied
by a moro or less complete
change in the nature of that
weight. Tha common exper
ienco of the recruits hns been
to lose soma flesh boforo be
ginning to gain. Thero is vast
ly more sinew nnd less adipos
ity in the reconstructed soldier
than there was in the raw
hand. Monsured by a largo
unit, thero are 1G.000 tons moro
physical manhood in the return
ing army than the same individ
uals carried abroad with them.
This amounts to about three fair
sized shiploads, but no ono is
complaining about the added
strain upon our shipping. It is
an altogether desirable acquisi
tion. 'Every pound of it is
muscle and eflicioncy, Tho fac
tors which have contributed to
the result are outdoor life, vig
orous exercise, a plain but
wholesome diet and regular hab
its. These aro tho accompani
ments of military training. TJie
most causal observer will not
have failed to notice, in addi
tion to this, that there has boon
a distinct improvement in bear
ing of these young veterans now
returning from tho front, that
they have gained in certain
tnentil qualities, including tlu.t
of decision, and that more than
ever before in t' r live3 they
seem to know r-acisely wnnt
they want and ti have definite
plans for getting .
Much that has l een done in
this way for the 1 etterment of
the men might, of course, have
been done by a similar system
of diet and outdoor exercise and
regular habits in civil life. But
iE will hardly be disputed that
this would not have been done.
It is to be hoped that fhe stimu
lus of their example will be felt
by civilians throughout the
country. The contrast between
the service men and those who
were not in the service is bo
marked that there ought to be
a moral in it.
Does your present insurance
give you sufficient protection in
view of the increased cost of
labor and materials? We write
insurance that protects with
prompt settlement in case of
loss. Peninsula Security Com
pany. Tennis Shoes 85c. ROGERS.
Happy as a Pumpkin
I'm hnnnv as a.Dumnkin. I'm
hannv as a tree, bo let no
grouchy bumpkin, attempt to
queer my glee. 1 he sky is blue
as thunder, the sun is bright as
gold, and all the landscape un
der, is gorgeous to be hold. The
bee all blithely bumbles, the
birds sing in the trees, and any
man who grumbles I size upas a
cheese. I'm happy in tho
gloaming, I'm happy at tho
dawn, I'm I nppy when I'm
combing the dead cats from the
lawn; I'm happy when 1 ain't,
my grins I kep repeating, and
I'm as fresh as paint. I am an
ancient chappie, I've reached
(Wo score and ten, but 1 am
always happy, so I ' grow young
again, l in nappy as an oyster,
I'm happy as an eel; I dunce and
sing and royster. nnd tell how
imit I funl. Anil nllinr trnnta
whoiee mo kick up my howdy j
no, cut out tne toarurops streamy,
and they are happy too. I'm
happy ns a pony, I'm happy as
as a squash, 1 say the grief is
phoney, and shoo It to Osh
koah. And all the sorehead
slouches, and all the cranks dad-
Idnnwwl tuwl nil Mia m'litnliu nnil
UltllllVU UIIU III. f..l..a ...
groucheu sea mu and are nsliam-
ed. Tills me is unsK nnu snap
py, worth all of its expense, nnd
I'm so doggone happy you'd
think I had no sense. Walt
Mason.
From the bunks of the Rhine
Comoi u horrible whine,
"Moin Gott, how our glories
diminish.
Ach bitter the pill, Oh why did
olJ Bill
Start something that he could-.
n'tHiiish."--Kx,
Best JUMPERS made, $1.95.
ROGERS.
EXCELLENT
: Boy's Overalls
! PANTS S2.00 $2.65
iROOERS
I WORK QOC I
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HEAVIEST JUMPERS AiAlJli SI. 95
I Padded .lap Caps 3c Cotton (iloves 15c 2 pairs 25c
I TFMMIC QHHFQ Q OCT 1 HA
202 N. JERSEY ST.
Annual Qlnuuncncenuntt livevcisc
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jL (Element's j3cIiiol
OjliOrn 3Junr 15tl, at 8:Ull J. 1, t. glruirai's ?IIl
Smith Avenue and Newton Struct
Program
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The Robins ant Singing Again Opening Chorus
Rwilions,- "Onr Hoys ami Girls".. ; Minims
Song, "Under the Old Umbrella,".'.... Theresa Luchesl
nnd Richard Cannard
Song of the Handkerchief Twelve Girls
Song, "This Mule Girl U Not for Sale," Virginia Spiers
Roe Drill Right Girls
Mr. Drown and Ten Little Sunflower Girls Minims
Song, "Oh, Here We Are, so Gay and Free," Fourteen Hoys
Silver Hells Five Girls
Dance and Song '. Mary, Cecilia, Luznuua Hurley
Uncle Jacob's Statue
Cast of Characters:
Mrs. McGoruld Grace Gillis
Hilda I IUr ntt.iit.s Frances Dtirand
Henrietta. f IItr Daujlitew Margaret I'oepping
Ida, a Playmate Genevieve VanVorlices
Jane, a Servant Grace Jones
Uncle Jacob Marcel Merchand
I'm MaU at You .Virginia Nolan ami Ralph Starkey
Indian Huntresses Night Girls
Phoney Phone (Comedy)
Cast of Characters:
Cheatem, confidence man Charles Royer
Happy Jack, office boy Hen. Holmes
Hiram Greene, from the country Clement Muck
Stuttering Willie Marcel Merchand
Kit Littletnlk John Staudenmaier
Tough Mike, looking for trouble Atirel Popia
Laughing Pete, full of laughs Thomas Harry
I'll Tell Mamma Helen Royer and Geo. Merchand
Recitation, 'TJounting Kggs,-' .': Alfred Cannard
Festival Song Frances Durand and Grace Gillis
Distribution of Diplomas , Rev. A. Mayer
Address Rev. F. Hlack
Graduates:
Miss Francos Durand Miss Grace Gillis
Master Aurel Popia Master Willard Hassett
Master Alfrrd Cannard Master Ma red Merchand
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To Put High School Here
Dr. E. A. Sommers, of the
Brlmn board, in making a few
remarks concerning tho bond
election tomorrow, has the fol
lowing to say:
"The tendency of tho past
few years to patronize tho high
schools more than in the past,
has filled our high schools to
overflowing. At St. Johns we
nrc operating witli a cheaply
constructed high school, ab
solutely unsafe and inadequate.
Our statistics Bljowand here
is a lesson in permanent econ
omy tnnt it cost us yizv.zz per
ennitn to take care of the St.
Johns pupils last year, while
in the modern Jellerson high
school, for example, the cost was
but $81.92. Right there you
havo a difference of $3G per
nimll. Something is wrong when
such conditions exist. If Port-
land is destined to be the great
mnnufnrtu'-lng city that wo be
lieve It will become then there
will bo an nccolerated growth
on tho peninsula, where the
terminal facilities and mills are
located. Thero is no question
about it, St. Johns is the logical
location for tho next big school.
Such u school would not only an
swer tho requirements of the
future, but it would instantly
relievo tho prcsHtiro on the
overcrowded high schools nearer
to the heart of tho city."
A lady said to us: "Why 1
have had KODAK finishing
done in a number of down town
places, but havo never had as
nico work as you folks do for
mo." Satisfied; that's the way
with nil our kodak finishing pat
rons. CURRIN SAYS SO.
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Rattling good susnenderH, 35c.
ROGERS.
CHAMBRAY
Ladies' Coveralls J
$2,95 $4.25 $4.50 1
Open Evenlnge
VOTE ON BOND
Election Takes Place To
morrow Afternoon
Tomorrow, Saturday, an elec
tion will be held for the purpose
of voting upon n bond issuq in
the sum of of $2,500,000 for new
school ImildinKS nnd additions,
among which ure two proposed
high school buildings. If the
bond issue curries, St. Johns
will secure one of the high
school Imildinirs. The sum of
money proposed to ho devoted to
the St. Johns High is half u mil
lion dollars, witli ns much as
$25,000 for purchase of n suit
able site. 'Hie site will consist
of not lors than seven or eight
acres, nnd the structure large
enough to accommodate the
increasing population for years
to come. The James John high.
nfter some possible alterations
nnd utrcngthing of the building
have been made, will bo convert
ed into an elementary or gram
mar school. Some people seem
inclined to the imnrcasion thnt
under tho proviuions of the will
of James John, the founder of
St. Johns, the present high
school building cannot be used
for any other purpose than a
hitih school, but such is not tho
case. Just so the grounds ure
usud for educational nurpoHos
the provisions of the will will be
fully complied with, or so it
appears to the editor, nfter a
perusal of the provisions of Mr.
John's will.
Some people have also became
imbued with the impression
that the proposed new high
school building, in the event of
tho bond approval by the voters,
will be located across the cut. at
or near Portsmouth. This idea
Is a so erroneous, so a leading
member of tho Hchool board has
n formed tho editor, lie scout
ed the suggestion, and quite
emphatically stated tho new
structure should bo situated in
St. John, well on this sido of the
c .t, hut just where wiih not
fully decided upon. So in tho
ovent of the bonds carrying at
tho polls tomorrow, thero ap
parently can bo little question
that St. Johns, by virtue
thereof, will acquire a high
school building of magnificent
proportions nnd modern con
struct ion. It is a qucHtion that
should interest every resident in
St. Johns. It is up to you, voter;
what nro you going to do about
it? It is estimated that 'f the
bond issue carries it will mean
only mi increase of 10 cents on
tho $1000 in taxos. Isn't it
worth It? Think it over nnd
voto your convictions tomorrow
at the polling places. A second
opportunity may bo long years
in coming. Tho polling plnccs
will ho nt four St. Johns schools
Kast, North, Central and
James John High nnd tho polls
opon nt 12 o'clock noon, closing
at 8 p.m. Tomorrow, Saturday,
Juno 21, is the day.
To Build at Linnton
Plans havo been completed in
tho San Francisco offices of the
Associated Oil Co. for tho con
struction of tho group of build
ings to bo built by the company
at Linnton, the total cost of
which is ostimated at $250,000.
Tho local ofllcos of tho company
aro in tho Pittcck Hlock. Plans
for tho buildings which nro to
he constructed nt this time in
cludo a concrete garago building
with wood trusses 82x180 ft.et
in dimensions. A loading rack
and shod MxGO feot will be of
steel frame while the big ware
house, which will also house the
ofiicoa, will bo 210x125 feet in
dimensions. This building will
bo of reinforced concrete con
struction as will tho retaining
walls, which will be constructed
around the oil storage tanks. A
concrete and stool building 20x30
feet will alo be constructed.
Huildings planned, for which
plans are not yet completed, in
clude the large bunk house and
the group of cottages planned
by the company.
Nothing to put on, nothing to
take ofr, just u turn of the hand
is all that is necossury to make
the Brunswick Phonograph, the
all record machine without a
rival. CURHIN SAYS SO.
The Portland Garbage Co. re
moves rubbish from residences
at $1 per month and business
places at reasonable rates. Loavo
orders at St. Johns Hardware or
phone Woodlawn 801.
o
Good CAPS, 45c. ROGERS.
Will Give Garden Party
The big lawn fete that hns
been talked Rbout so much is to
bo given next Tuesday evening.
Juno 24th, at the home of Mrs.
Stearns, on South Decatur
street. Tho first feature of the
evening will bo a community
sing at 8:30, conducted by Wal
ter Jenkins, formerly n favorite
song lender in tho army and
second to none in Portland.
Following this will bo folks'
games and dances by tha var
ious girls' clubs, untl some St.
Johns talent will" appear on the
program. There will be sever
nl refreshment booths in chnrge
of tho Y. W. C. A. girls. He
cornted lanterns will show the
way to tho Stearns home, -the
first being located nt the corner
of Polk street nnd Willamette
boulevard. A Boy Scout will
also be stationed on this corner
to assist in finding the place,
which is two blocks west of
Willamette boulevard on Polk
street, nnd oncblock south on
Decatur steet. The Boy Scouts
will also act as guards during
tho evening and render tiHsis
tunco in collecting the small ad
mission fee. Tho general pub
lic is invited to this garden
party, thus showing thoir in
terest in the local Y. W. C. A.
work. In enso of rain tho
event will be postponed.
Passes Quietly Away
Quietly, peacefully, ns sunset
at the close of a long day, Jnincn
A. Kelley closed his ejes on
earthly scenes nnd slipped nway
to be at rest in tho eternal man
sions. Everything thnt love or
sympathy or reason could sug
gest was done for him, but with
out avail, lie was born in Pitts
burg, Pa., Sept. 20, 1857, and
died in Portland. Juno 11. 11)11).
Ho came to Oregon in 1881 nnd
to St. Johns in 11)05. ltasid'H
the wife, Mrs. Mary, and daugh
ter, Virginia, he leaves two
brothers, Frank P. nnd Lloyd
W. Kelley, of Falnnount, West
Vu., and ono sister, Mrs, Anna
Spanglor, of Denver, Colo.
When a young man he united
with the Methodist church, and
about 1710 with Christian church
of St.Johns. The funeral service
wus held at tho chapel of Miller
& Tracoy. Dr. Jones of tho
Christian church, spoke fitting
words of eulogy nnd brought
tho comforts of tho Scripture
nnd tho Christian faith. A quar
tette from tho church rondered
some of tho old songs of faith
and love. The Artisans conduct
ed service nt tho grave, witli
tho commitment nnd benedic
tion by tho minister, nnd in tho
midst of beautiful floral tribute
and tho presence of those whom
ho loved nnd who loved him we
left him for his Inst long rout.
Sloop on, beloved, sleep and tnku
thy rest,
Lay down thy head upon thy
Savior's brenst.
Wc loved thee well, but Jokuh
loved theo bout,
Good night, good night, good
night!
Y.W.C.A. Weekly Program
Monday 2:45 p. in. - High
School Girls' Club.
Monday 3:45 p. m. - Ownissa
Camp Fire Girls. Mrs. IlHgeu
buch, guardian.
Wodnosdny 3:15 p. m. North
School Girls' Reserve.
Wednesnny 8:00 p. m. Tho
Moro tho Merrier Club. Leader,
Miss Henry, local secretary.
Friday 3:45 p. m.- Rainbow
Club. Leader, Miss Henry.
Saturday 1 p. in. -Swim at
Central Y. W.
A French soldior, who camo
proudly up to an American in a
certain headquurters town the
other day asked: "You spik
French?" "Nope," answered
tho American, "not yet." Tho
Frenchman smiled complacently.
Aye spik Eongleesh," ho said.
Tho American grinned nnd the
Frenchman looked about for
some moans to show his powreus
in the foreiirn tongue. At that
moment a French girl, very neat
and trim in her peaked hat, long
coat and high laced boots, came
along. Tho French'). an jerked
his head toward her, looked
knowingly at tho American and
snid triumphantly: "Chicken!"
The American roared. "Shako,"
ho said, extending his hand,
"You don't speak English; you
speak American." London
Opinion.
With a VICTROLA in your
home overy musical IoiikIiip is
satisfied. CURHIN SAYS SO.
GEORGIA RICH
Pianist
Teacher
Stmllos: filGAlMMvoftl. Av.ntie
110 Ovejo Strcft
I'hoiien; Woodlawn 2092. C lutnMa 651
Airs. Gabriel PulIirT
Vocal Tcnclier
Dlapliram Ilrentliiiiff , 'orwrl Tout
lilnceiiient nml Uer diction,
I'upIN tHughtto tnkc patt hi Trioi Mid
Qtuirlcilco.
1)05 I.omlwr.l St. I'linne Columbia 18g
Mrs. Frank A. Rice
Tk.u mkk oi
Violin, Mandolin and Piano
I'unltol Nnlrc D.inir
Studio: fiOl) V. Jnliu Ktrt-t t
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1'uplU tttKV tweiitiK' MrmtwM nt thr filTttitfe
Onhntrn whtch Hill nmkr lniblic ni.pcatHMC
monthly.
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STUDIO. 215 N. .Syracuse Stmt
l'lionc Colmtiliiii im
Mrs.Bei'diaC.BiirdicIv
(I.ietMitlUte of the Royal Acttdtmy
of MttMic, Loudon.)
Teacher of Piano
1957 Hodne St. Photic Col. ?a
1'lioiir MhIii tt.HK. CotumMii 1B1
Perkins cS: Bailey
LAWYERS
llonrd of Tnnto llulltllnR
St. John Olflirllli I'iiImuU Swwlly Co.
Hour I totl I'. M.
Dr, W, J, Gilstrap
Physician and Surgeon
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Stuidity. D.00 to 10:) A. M.
Dr. Evart P. Borden
DISNTIST
I'aiulcMi Kxtruction of Teeth umlvr
Nitrous Oxide do
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CHIROPRACTOR
.111 North Junwy Strcol
lhy Phono
Columbia )7
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Phone Columbia .y
Kes. Coin iiiliin 1 1 j i
Dr. F. P. Schultzc
Physician and Siirguun
Room 10 Peuiiihula Hank Budding
DR. L P. PICKKNS,
DENTIST
OAk Huunli lit A. M. I to II P. If.
KvniliiK 7 l" t
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LEADING HAKUEIt
The Uic Mlu-ri' emco Mui
couitt'ouh t real iitf nt tt'uil. Children's
hair iiIiihk rt'rivt' i.d ttitt'iition.
109 BURLINGTON STRRKT
Davis Barber Shop
and HATH KCOMS
S. W. DAVIS. I'fsMlM'
108 Philadelphia St. Hath 2fc
St, Johns Undertaking Cos
208 N. Joreey Struut
I'liuito: Columbia fit
Columbia 396
Automobile 11 fail.
Gel Our Pr'ces Befert fcif k riM
I'lMdie VmmIUwm
Liberty Repair Shop
037 N. JCHSIY SIHIU
Grinding, Sharpening. Sa Fjljt, ImImMIi
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