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Historical Soci 'li st. Johns is Calling You Is second in number of lnduttries. I seventh in population. Cars to Portland every 16 min. Has navigable water on 3 sides.

Has finest gas and electricity. Has two strong banks. Has five large school houses. Has abundance of purest water. Has hard surface streets.

Has extensive sewerage system. Has fine, modern brick city hall. Has payroll of 95.000 monthly. Ships monthly 2,000 cars freight. All railroads have access to it.

Is gateway to Portland haibor. Climate ideal and healthful. Johns is Calling You Has seven churches. Has a most promising future. Distinctively a manufacturing city Adjoins the city of Portland.

Has nearly 6,000 population. Has.n public library. Taxable property, Has large dry docks, saw mills Woolen mills, iron works, Stove works, asbestos factory, Ship building plant, Veneer and excelsior plant, Flour mill, planing mill, Bos factory, and others. More industries Coming. St.

Johns is the place for YOU.1 ST. JOHNS REVI Devoted to the Intereitt of the PcnlntuU. the Manufacturing Center of the Northwest VOIy. to ST. JOHNS, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE n.

1914. NO. 29 EW COUNCIL MEETS Matters of Importance Receive Attention All members wore present at the regular meeting of the cit; council Tuesday evening, vi Mayor Vincent presiding. Mrs. Fane made an emphatic remonstrance against the proposed improvement of Richmond street between Edison street and the city dock, contending that the improvement should bo carried at least as far as Willamette boulevard, that to leave a block unimproved between Edison and Willamette boulevard would jcsult in much water and debris being carried to the lower part of the street in rainy weather.

The council decided, however, that proceedings had gone too far to make a change, and in viow of that fact that tho only feasible thing to do would be to get out a petition for the improvement of Rich mond street between Ed'son and Jersey street. A number of property owners objected to any variation from the plans and specifications on tho improvement of Mohawk street, and it wns decided that tho contraction must comply with thn samo boforo acceptance and payment would be made. W. H. HnBkins presented a claim of $7 for removing a boat houso and other that ho had done.

The bill had lingered on for several months owing to tho fact that the former street inspector hud refused to O. K. it. Tho bill was allowed. A communication from tho bondsmen of the Vvcstrumito Company in tho Jersey street improvement stated an investigation of tho condition of the stroct would bo, made and tho "matter of rouiiir attended to.

Owing to a huge cut of over 25 font on the proposed roadway from Polk street to tho railroad whore the cooperage company anticipates building, it was deemed advisable to change tho route, entering Willamette boulevard at Pierco street. Tho new route is satisfactory to tho Cooporago company, as was evidenced by a communication bearing on tho subject, and will bo adopted provided tho council, on a visit to the site, does not find reason for acting otherwise. The proposed now route will insure about ten per cent grade and eliminate objectionable deep cuts to a great extent. An accounting firm of Portland offered to audit the city books. Alderman Davis remarked that it cost the city almost $000 to find a fifteen cent mistake two or three years ago, and it was decided that an accounting by exports was not necessary at this time.

The new fire truck for the city had arrived, it was announced, and would bo ready for business in a short while. The following bids were received on the improvement of Willamette boulevard between Burlington and Richmond: Coch-ran-Nutting V. W. Mason, $6,585.99. Hahn Rebman presented two bids.

The first, $6,880.26, provided for rock furnished by the city quarry, and the other, $6,571.46. pro-vided for rock furnished by the Star Sand Co. As the council had previously passed a resolution providing that rock from the city quarry should be used by the city whenever obtainable, the bid of Mr. Mason was accented, with the provision that the excess cost of the improve-1 ment, after being checked up by the engineer, be found not too great to justify the work proceeding. Mrs.

Williams asked that an adjustment be made in regard to the assessment of her mother's property on Burlington street, A waiver petition had been sign-i ed by Mrs. Williams' brother, Moses Tufts, but Mrs. Williams stated that he had no authority to sign the petition, and that he did not realize it was a waiver petition when he attached his name thereto. The matter was referred to the city attorney for an opinion, which he will render at next week's session. Bills amounting to $825, the heaviest of which was for electricity, were allowed.

Mayor Vincent, stating that he was feeling somewhat indisposed, President of the Council Garlick took the chair upon the mayor's request, and he took hold of, the reins like a seasoned Of Great Importance On last Wednesday Astoria witnessed the opening of an era of improvement and progress which will far surpass in im portance all the activities at the mouth of the Columbia for the past century. The first unit of the Tort of Astoria munic nal dock was commenced, the first pile was driven in a project to reclaim the water front of the city by the construction of a great concrete sea wall, ground was broken for the atson county section ot the Columbia highway, and at Flavel, a suburb of the greater city, work was started on the construction of a great system of docks for the accommodation of tho magnificent steamers which the Hill system is having built for service between tho mouth of tho river and California. The municipal docks, which will be located at Smith's Point, will consist of a dock and warehouse 90x1100 feet on tho west side and a dock 100x600 feet on the north side of the point, tho development, when complete, providing 6,000 feet of water front with piera long enough to nc-comiliodate the largest ships that can pass through the Panama Canal. The improvements at Flavel will include system of docks of sufficient, capacity to accommodate any vessels which can enter tho river, and this first unit of the project will cost approximately $3,000,000. Tho contractors arc busily at work constructing camps for their workmen, erecting shops and installing tho powerful machinery which will be required in driving construction at top speed.

It is estimated that the first dock wifi bo ready for use within ten" months from tho driving of the first pile. veteran. Tho treasurer's and recorder's fepofts for tho" month of May were read and accepted. It was shown that a balanco of remains in the general fund. Application for renewals of liquor license on tho part of the four saloon keepers of the city were presented and referred to tho liquor license committee for recommendation Councilman Munson, chairman of tho committee on tho now cooperage project, reported that tho committeo would meet with tho Port of Portland Commission at tho court houso in Portland Tuesday at 4 p.

m. in regard to some details connected with tho project. An arc light at Lcavitt and Gresham streets was ordered removed to Leavitt and Hayes street, and a petition for an arc light nt tho corner of Mohuwk and Seneca streets was held over for action later. The appointments of Lee Cor-many and E. F.

Peters'on as paid firemen were confirmed by tho council. The salary each aro to receive was not definitely decided upon. Tho appointment as special policeman of W. II. Rivers at the woolen mills by the mayor was confirmed.

The matter of oil sprinkling apparatus was discussed to some extent, and then held over for another week's meditation. Building Permits No, 28 To Mrs. A. A. Brooks to erect store room on Leonard street between Catlin and Fes-senden streets; cost $60, No.

29To T. J. Heglund to erect a dwelling on Richards street between Burr and Midway; cost $250. No. 30 To G.

B. Benham to erect a garage on Smith avenue between Charleston and Richmond streets; cost $60. For Sale, Rent or Trade Four lots on East Allegheny street, with comfortable four room house, small fruit and large garden, all fenced in. Will sell on easy terms, or will take a vacant lot, a team and wagon or most any old thing that is visable and useful. See S.

C. Cook, McKin-ney Davis, or any real estate man in St. Johns, or write A. C. Gesler, Centralia, Wash.

adv. "Watches" made over into "Time-pieces" at reasonable rates at Rogers', 309 N. Jersey street. NU tka lM or ytxtr fpjiw. 4 Lafferty Speaks Right Out W.

Lafferty gets after the editor of the Portland News in an article in Monday's Ore- gonian. lie nits right out trom tho shoulder, as tho following will attest: Another editorial impugning my honor, and insulting my manhood, appeared in tho Port- nnd News Saturday afternoon. This time I was referred to as a Demagogue" and a "Liar." I had challenged Dana Slccth a week earner to produce his facts to show wherein I was unfit, as ho told the readers of the News during the campaign and his only reply is to call me a "Dema gogue" and a Liar." People with brains wilt demand more than that. I have charged, and hero charge, that E. C.

Scripps, a multi-millionaire, is the owner of tho Portland News. Has Slccth answered that charge? Ho has not. I have charged and hero charge that E. C. Scrinns owns a ma jority of the stock of the United Press Association.

Has Slccth answered that charge? He has not. I have charged and here charge thatSleeth is merely the hireling of E. C. Scripps, and that he does the dirty work ordered by Mb multi-millionaire master. Haa Slccth answered this charge? Ho has not nnd cannot.

How luiH Scripps made his mil lions? By starting penny papers in all tho principal cities of the United States, by falsely pre tending to ba the menu of the poor man, and by collecting millions from the earnings of tho poor man. Is the Portland News an independent newspaper It is not. it is merely ono ot me many newspapers owned and controll ed by E. C. Scripps, and its policies are determined by its owner, of course.

Has the Portland News ever Baid one word in favor of-Gov crnmcnt or municipal ownership of natural monopolies, to tho end that the people may havo the benefits of their country? It has not. Has tho Portland News ever said one word in favor of the enforcement of the S. P. Land Grant, to tho end that tho law shall bo upheld, and thousands of poor people of Orogon given homes It has not. Has tho Portland Nows over said one word in favor of agricul tural asset currency, to the end that the Government and not the Money Power shall extend "credit" to tho farmers on first mortgages, thereby saving to tho people $500,000,000 in unearned interest now going annually to tho Rothschilds, Morgans and Rockefellers? It has not.

Has tho Portland News over advocated a single law which, if passed, would give to tho public a fairer sharo of the wealth produced? It has not. Has tho Portland News over actually opposed the Money Power in ono single instanco? It has not. The idea of E. C. Scripps opposing tho Money Power is so ridiculous as to bo laughable.

How does the Portland Nows fool tho people? By calling them "Mutts," taking their money and harping continually about the recall of Albee and Tom Word. When the poor people cry for bread, what does E. C. Scripps hand to them? A cold gray stone. Do you get it? Yet, your own servant, who has refused bribes of cash and bribes of newspaper support to desert your interests, does not suit Multi-Millionaire E.

C. Scripps. Scripps asks you to retire your own public servant, and turn your fortunes over to his hireling, Dana Sleeth, and such officials as Sleeth may select. Should you worry about what Sleeth or Scripps want? I should hope not. Sleeth says the bill I introduced to make the Associated Press and the United Press common carriers is a "fool bill." And he says it would not affect the United'Press, because it, "alone of all press associations," now sells to all comers and on equal terms.

Then, why does he call it a "fool bill?" He has only told part of the truth, as you shall presently see. When I introduced the bill in April, 1913, Bond P. Geddis, the agent for Scripps, in Washington, came to me and said that if tho bill should pass, making it possible for any paper to secure tho Associated Press report, that Memorial Day Exercises Another Memorial Day milestone has been passed, and General Compson Post No. 22, with the aid of General Comnson W. R.

nnd Peter- Porter Ctroln Ladies of the G. A. rendered valuable aid and assistance at all meetings. Sunday, May 24th, Post mem' bers and ladies of tho other or sanitations attended divine sor vice at the Christian church and listened to an interesting and if1.5 1 patriotic B.rniun vy uiu puaior, Rev. Johnson.

Friday, May 29, members of an mree organizations visiteu the sovoral schools in St. Johns. Brief, addresses of a patriotic character wero made and seem ed deeply appreciated by the scholars, which in return, presented most excellent exercises of a patriotic character, which was highly appreciated by the veterans and other visitors. Memorial Day. May 30.

was bright and warni. Tho Post. accompanied by the W. R. L.

of G. A. sons and daughters of veterans and citizens, headed by nearly 500 St. Johns school children, each scholar bearing a flag, acting as escort, marched down Jersey street to Chicago street, thence cast to Mr. King's fruit grove, where, after forming a sqtiare around monument.

typical or the day and occasion, the beautiful Memorial exercises of Compson Post, W. R. C. and Ladies of tho G. A.

It. wero hold. Here, after taps, school children were dismissed, the lino reform ed, marching back to tho hull, where an excellent repast await ed them, thanks to tho over generous sisters of both organizations, nnd was, indeed, enjoyed. After lunch patriotic remarks, singing, nnd a sn endid martial drill by twenty ladies of tho Ladies of tho G. A.

K. wero given. All credit and honor is given to all wlMjyulieiputed in these cxercisonflHRltit wero so happily rccerflH oflSlicrowded hall room. General Comnson1 Post, by resolution, takf this opportun ity to tannic thA quartette, Mr. and N.Mrs.

Brown, Mrs. Colmnn and Mrs. Lowroy for musical exercises: Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Asper of the W.

R. C. and Mrs. Robinson of the Ladies of the G. A.

R. for recitations, and especially to tho 20 ladies of Peter Porter Circlo, Ladies of tho G. A. under tho leadership of Mrs. Alico Boswcll, for that beautiful drill so accurately rendered by sign movements: also to Mr.

Roso for a liberal supply of ico cream, sent in with his compliments, and Mr. King for the generous use of his shady grounds, whoro the morning exercises wero held; and last, but far from least, to tho generous citizens of St. Johns where liberality is Correspondent. there would no longer bo so much demnnd for tho United Press report, because tho Associated Press has a wider service. He asked mo to drop tho fight to break up tho Associated Press monopoly, on the ground that it would hurt the business of Scripps, and ho promised mo the support of tho Portland News if I would accede.

I refused. I introduced tho bill to break up tho Associated Press monopoly becauso I believed then, as I do now. that it will bo almost impossiblq to over get laws through Congress for the benefit of tho public until tho press of the country is set freo from the domination of tho news trust. I placed the interests of the public above thoso of even Mr. Scripps, and for that reason I stood by my bill.

If the people stand by me it will be a law in less than two years. I wish every voter would go and see Sleeth, get a good square look at tho cast of his countenance, and then come and seo me at 733Pittock Block, and decide for himself who is the liar. The last ounce of energy and tho last drop of blood in my body is dedicated to this fight. Notice to Dog Owners All owners of dogs in St. Johns are hereby notified that all dogs must be muzzled not later than June 15, 1914.

Tho ordinance in regard to muzzling will be strictly enforced, and dog owners should govern themselves accordingly, John Poff, Chief of Police. Work (or QrctUrgt, Joluu, North School Notes Chester Hays, Grade 8A, Room 12, shared tho first prize on the W. C. T. U.

essays by tho grammar grades of Multnomah county. A young lady grammar student from Sellwood school of Port land shares the honor of first prize, nnd the money was divided between each. Reading of the prize essays occurred Tuesday evening in the auditorium of Portland Central Library. Essays wero read by two pupils from intermediate grades from Richmond and Davis schools, respectively. They shared the first prize for the Hygiene contest, each receiving $2.50 in gold.

Besides these and the two grammar grade essays, each High School was represented by a prize essay, including a younj; lady from St. Johns. The president of the St. Johns Grade Teachers' Association, Miss Maud McPherson, made a short speech in acknowledgment of courtesies shown our schools in this contest. It might be well to state that Portland schools have been on-gaged in these contests for a few years, whilo this is the first year St.

Johns has ever been invited to participate'. Also Portland schools havo been working on these very essays ever since February, but our schools were tint invited until some time in April. Yet St. Johns captured two prizes-grammar and high school. Dr.

Coffey, an eminent physician of Portland, commented upon the essays at length, and made the statement that he would suggest to the Prohibition politicians that they secure all of these prizo essays and use them for thcir'dry" campaigns. Dr. Coffey presented the prizes. Tho subject of Chester Hays' composition was "Intoxicants and Athletics. 'Reporter.

Death -of Paton Margaret wnish niton was born February 1, 1815, in tho County Wexford, Ireland, and enmo to Amorica at the age of four years. She was married to J. W. Sidman in 1861. To this union wns born two children.

M. J. W. Sidman and Mrs. Julia Uilke.s of St.

Johns, Kan sas. She was married to John Paton in 1874. To this union three children wore born- Mrs. Anna Millsap of Syracuse, Kansas; David Paton of St. Johns, Oregon, and Andrew Paton, who died in 1899.

She has been a member of tho Presbyterian church over since she was twelve years of ago. She died in bt. Johns. Oregon. June 5th, 1914, aged 69 years, 4 months and 4 days.

She leaves to mourn thoir loss hor faithful and devoted aged husband, John Paton, the above mentioned children and some grandchildren, also William Paton of St. Joluib, step son, and many friends. The funeral services wero held at tho M. E. church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Juno 7th, conducted by the pastor.

Rev. W. Edwin Ingalls; burial in Columbia cemetery. Undertaker Blackburn. formerly of St.Johns, had charge of tho funeral.

A Fine Success "Her Friend the Enemy," a war drama in four acts, was given by the senior uiass ot James John High School last Friday evening in the high school auditorium, The play was attended by a largo audience. Following was the east of characters: Captain Jack Fernbrook, U. S. who holds honor above all, Clarenco Kruo- ger; Frank Fleming, a scape grace, rank iJuguee: uoionei James Burton, C. S.

with strong convictions. Everett Smith; Lieutenant Berkley Bur ton, C. b. his son, rrank Wright: Zebediah Jenks. Yank to the bone, George Hufford; Lige, a negro servant, Wilbur Bellinger; Diana Burton, of Richmond.

Florence Wass; Mrs. Burton, her mother. Heulah Beam: Addie Jenks, Zebediah's daughter, Maggie Dickie; Aunt Chloe, Lige's better half, Lulu Day. The play was rendered in an admirable manner, and each participant acquitted himself or herself in fine style. Fluff Ruga for sale, also Rag RugB.

732 N.Ed(son: street, ad Commencement Exercise Tho Commencement exercises given by the pupils of St. Clement's school in the Eaglo hall last Thursday evening wns a delightful affair. Every number on the interesting program wns carried out in a faultless manner. The hall was filled to its capacity by parents and friends. I ho following program was rendered: Wild Powers-Junior Choir.

Children's Symphony by F. X. Chwntal: Piano- Eillon Barry. Laverne Moore. 1st ViolinP.

Parent. May Barron, W. Wilcox. 2nd Violin C. Assolin, R.

Soumie, Edna Rollman. Drum- A. Dennett. Trumpet Lillian Gatton. Quail-Thomas Wood.

Nightingale- Viola Soumie. Zither Gath. Royor. Triangle- Gladys Faber. Bell-Ed.

Barry. Castanet- S. Wiener. Rattle- W. Moore.

Cuckoo- Car. Royor. The Little Cooks- Minims. Flower Song: Piano- Morle Harrington. Violin Assolin.

Violin- Philip Parent. Violin- May Barron. "I've Got tho Lewis The Ghost in the Boarding School, a comedy in one act- -Cast of Characters: Miss Brown, principal of the boarding school- Gladys Snl-mond. Annie, Lizzie, May and Gladys, pupils- Gladys Faber, Lillian Gatton, Carmor Royor, Laverne Moore. Capricante Miss Dernice Brownloy.

Spanish Folks Dance Madge and Mary Feoley. Mountain Inn: 1st Violin- Clarence Assclin. 2nd Violin -Philip Parent. "I'daLotter from Papa Today" Helen Barron. Qui vive- -Mildred Poff, Gladys baimond.

"I Can't Do the Feeley. The Holy City, pnntmimo--C. Royer, T. Koljow, M. Schultz, L.

Moore, E. Barry. Clayton's Grand March- Merle Harrington, Wilfred Moore. Distribution of Diplomas Rov. F.

J. Kol tonhofen. Grnduntos- Grace Royer. Mary Rios.Ida Tooling, Eugene Brown, Elizabeth Boyd, Gerald Royer, May Barron. Corona Club Events The Corona club executed the previously announced plans of planting a friondshin tree.

A stately littlo fir was solocted and the parking on Polk street in front of the manager's home was chosen as the home of the Corona tree. Tho "Llvo Wires" of tho club made all necessary arrange ments tho previous evening and during tho "Honor Timo" on Friday. June 5th. tho club met at tho cozy little home of tho manager, M. 1 Burghdufl, and there seated around a choorful fire in the big firophicc they sang songs and onjoyed refresh ments.

A formal program was then carried out, consisting of speeches and songs appropriate to the occasion, The members circled around the excavation in the parking as the tree was lowered and a song, befitting the event, was sung as each member solemnly placed a shovel of earth gently over tho tree roots, When tho final touches wore given a rousing "mill! Juih! Kuh! rosounded for the tree and then came the old familiar class yell. Song followed song and when tho meeting adjourned, deep down in the heart of every "Corona-ite" was a "cozy little corner" for tho Corona tree. In aftiT years when fate shull scattor and fortuno return tho members of the club, there will be one spot where they may visit and see the friendship tree and live over again these happy days. M. l.

Uurghdim gave a prac tical demonstration of the type writer to hor Wednesday evening "Corona Shorthand Class." The single and double keyboards were oxplamed, the operation and use of difforont parts of the typewriter, the. care and cleaning of the and oiling of the tion of tho hands and of each' linear when at rest, or in opora- Common Sense Needed A fight has been started by tho Central Labor Council of Portland to revoke by initiative measure the charters of the Portland Gas and Coko Company. In tho opinion of the heads of the Labor Federation the franchises "are of doubtful validity" having been granted by the legislatures of 1859 and 1874. These franchises have been attacked in the legislature at two sessions, but no one was able to show that any part of tho franchise hud ever been violated, and therefore could not bo repealed. The issue is squarely up to tho people of Oregon whether any franchise which has been secured in the past, under which mil-ions of money have been invested in property, can be attacked by the voters.

In the case of the company $3,500,000 have been Bjvont in tho last few years constructing probably the finest gas plant in the United States, extending mains to reach every district of a largo city in advance of demand lor gas, and in advance of street paving. Much of this property is not paying returns on the investment, the rates are reasonable, and are subject at all times to the regulation. of the State Public Utilities Commission. Not another corporation of this character stands as well with the people, as there aro absolutely no complaints of a serious character, and there have never been any complaints from labor unions about unfair treatment of employes. The Central Labor Council of Portland claims to have 10,000 afilliated members, and as many more voters in Portland "who generally follow the lead of the council." They initiate this bill to repeal acts of the legislature under which large sums of money brought from other states have been expended in Orogon upon a useful and necoseary public service corporation that is giving satisfaction.

In a similar fight made to repeal tho franchise of the O. W. R. and N. Co.

over Portland city streets, the initiative bills were defeated. Common sense would dictate that the only way to repeal the gas franchises is by the same legislative body that granted them, and that there must be showing of violation of the terms of the contract. This is clearly another abuse of the initiative that will end in abolishing the whole system of direct legislation. It is a case whoro labor leaders injure the cause of labor and imperil the development of the whole state by making investments insecure. State Bureau of Industries and Statistics.

tion, was illustrated and the advantages of the "touch systom" shown. Tho necessity of absolute au- curacy was emphasized as woll as economy in finger movomonts, and tests were explained by which typewritten manuscripts are judged. Tho last weekly mooting oi the Corona club wns hold Tues day evening at the library and arrangements made for "Rib bon lho committeo in chnrgo of arrangements aro Ihmsmore. Keliher and Lard. Tho events are listed and are open to anyone desiring to compote.

Entries may bo listild with the Misses Bailey, Linguist, Short, Weimer. Catto or Can-right. Three ribbon prizes will bo given for each event. Then will be 50 yard, 100 yard, and 220 yard dashos, high jumps, pole vault, baseball throw, shot put, backward race and relay race. On the north side of the Columbia the Government is pushing the north jetty ever farther and farther out into the ocean, hauling and dumping rock at tho rate of 4000 or 5000 tons every day.

A giant pile drivor occupies the seaward end of the trestle, steadily hammering groat trees into the sand as a support for the rails over which tho miniature locomotives haul ond-less train loads of boulders which are tumpbled into tho surf at an average rate of nearly ten tons per minute. The rock is transported on barges from the quarries on the river bank above Vancouver, Wash. Every car load is weighed between tho receiving dock and tho jetty. Whero shall I get my hair cut? At Gllmore's barber, adv..