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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26
Council Proceedings

All members were present at the
regular meeting of the city council
Tuesday evening, with Mayor Muck
presiding.
The first matter to receive atten-
tion was a petition for the improve
ment of Burlington street from
Bradford TO connect with the hard
surface improvement between
Hayes and Ivanhoe, surface to be
OF concrete. Some of the council.
men believed that macadam would
be better than concrete for sidehill
improvement; others thought the
owners knew what they wanted
A resolution directing the engineer
to prepare the necessary plans aud
specifications for the improvement
as per petition was finally adopted
unanimously.
Bills amounting to S244.5I were
allowed on motion of Alderman
Davis all yes.
The improvement OF Tioga street.
between Central avenue aud Fcs-
senden street, was accepted by the
council.
Resolutions to improve South
Ivanhoe and South Hayes streets
were adopted, and the engineer di-
rected TO prepare the necessary data
for said improvements.
Ordinances providing for the pay
ment OF excess cost of Columbia
boulevard and South Jersey street
from the general fund were unan-
lmously passed.
Stephen Randolph was made GUS
todian of the city dock at a salary
OF SIo a month.
Edward Mclean was made gen
eral utility man with street inspect.
ing a speciality at a salary OF SIS
per month, Ed is a good one.
I'D, l., Stockton stated in view OF
the fact that the Review had re.
duced the rate OF city advertising
he would not press the bid of the
Telegram; in fact believed the Re.
view was entitled to the printing
since the rate was not cXorbitant,
and in view of the fact that il had
done good work for St. Johns. lie
believed in home institutions re-
ceiving home patronage, he said,
and recommended that the Review
continue 10 be the city official pa
per, which il has been since Novem.
Der 7,I9o4, when Councilman Mon.
ahan offered a resolution that il be
made the official paper, and was
unanimously adopted. Several of
the councilmen stated that the Re
view was entitled to it, and none
made any objection, and it was the
sense of the dads that if the Review
had never been legally made the
official paper ii would be done at
the next meeting,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26

The Socialist columns were
crowded out this week.
Shaving powder, ipsuring santa
ton, In use at Gilmore barber shop.
Barred Rock BOOSTERS for sale
cheap. $40 Willis boulevard. 2Stf
The regular Sunday services at
the NJ. l.. church. All are cordi-
ally invited, Theme for II a. m.
"A tired world" p. m. Christ,
all in all" "
Notice-One FIVE passenger auto
mobile for sale or trade; fine for
light trucking. Apply Of Steichen
& King, plumbers, SIG S. Jersey
street. 2Itf
Rev +. N. Sandifer of Independ-
ence recently made business trip
to ST. Johns, and incidentally re-
newed old aequaintanceship with
our people.
Three lots, 7-room house, ~
s.year-old fruit trees, gas in house,
wired for electricity. street inn
proved, on most prominent street;
$4,000. $500 cash, balance on time.
See X. G. Couch.
Secretary Crawshaw of the Com
mercial club met with the Elk Off
cials Tuesday evening in reference
to holding the regatta in St, Johns.
The idea met with their approval,
and it is now practically assured
that the water attractions Of the
great Elks' Convention will be ours.
Mr.. Ray Whitmore Of ST. Johns
and Miss Helen Hawes of Portland
were married Tuesday, April nth,
in the St. Francis church. Rev.
Black officiating. The groom is
engaged as shipping clerk for Clos
set & Devers. The young people
will make their home at East 3Sth
and Ankeny streets, Portland.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26

Mrs. A. A. Muck, who has been
quite i'll with pneumonia, is i'm.
proving quite rapidly, which is
pleasing to her numerous friends.
Miss Maude Scott. of Iowa City,
Iowa, arrived in st. Johns Sunday
evening and will visit with her sis.
ter, Mrs. w. J. Nolan, during the
summer.
A subscriber wants to know why
the sewers were constructed in ST.
Johns since none are compelled TO
connect Herewith, and but a small
percentage have done so.
Three Fine Lots For Sale.-4ox
100 at the head Of Edison street. all
improved. Only S37S each. Easy
terms. Apply soon to J. II. Fletch.
er, S73 Willamette boulevard.
Lame shoulder is nearly always
due TO rheumatism OF the muscles,
aud quickly yields to the free APP
plication OF Chamberlain's Lini.
ment. For sale by all dealers.
The ladies of the Baptist church
will have a bazaar Wednesday, May
tst, Cake and ice cream will be
served. Watch for cards in re.
gard to place Of sale.
Wall paper in new and artistic
designs is now on sale at the PENN
sula Hardware Co. Prices range
from eight to IS cents per
double roll. Selection may be made
from so or more different patterns.
The Chairman of the Street Com
mit,ee requests all Of our citizens to
promptly remove all wood from the
street. either TO their woodsheds or
pile IL up on their curb so as to
clear the streets.
Through the activity and kind
ness OF Representative A. w. Laf-
ferty two hundred packages of veg.
etable seeds have been sent to this
Office for free distribution. Any
one desiring seeds may call for
same, Each package contains corn,
carrot, lettuce. parsnip and radish
The Commercial club also has a
on hand for free distribu.
ton. Don't be bashiul.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26
Get an electric massage at Gil
more barber shop.

Get an electric massage at Gil.
more's barber shop.
Sash and doors are carried in
stock by the Peninsula Hardware
Co. Get our prices.
Mrs. +. A. Rice has been having
a most unpleasant time with a
bealed jaw, but is now able to talk
as we'll as usual.
X. w. .McKeon has returned from
IN extended visit TO many OF the
Eastern and Canadian cities. His
many friends here were glad to well
come him back.
Hendricks & Gilmore, having
recently completed handsome FIVE.
room bungalow at Kenton, started
construction upon another at the
same locality this week.
Stanley Eastman, a fruit grower
OF Mosier, and his brother, Herbert,
a pos,office employe OF Ashland ARE
in the city this week as guests Of
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Sven
gle and Mrs. ]. M. Parker.
For Sale-New 6ve-room bunga.
low. modern throughout, by the
owner; located near Kenton, two
blocks from the car track. Price,
$4,000, on easy terms. Hendricks
& Gilmore, ST. Johns.
For the best buy in St. Johns
call and see owner, corner East
Charleston and Portland boulevard.
S-room modern house and full lot,
we'll improved, good streets. cement
walks and splendid location.
Rev. ]. ]. Patton attended the
Portland District Methodist meet
ing in Seaside Monday and Tues
day. Mr., Patton was for two
years pastor in that noted resort
and reports much activity in prepa-
ration for the open season.
Mrs. Alex. Scales is on a two
weeks visit with her parents at
Toledo, Wash. She will also visit
friends at Centralia and Tacoma
before returning. In the meantime
Alex. is enjoying all the conven-
fences and comforts of bachelor S
distress.
An exchange states that it is
passing strange how the owner of
tenant property will improve and
shine up a room or building for a
new tenant, but will do nothing
along that line for the tenant who
is steady and pays his rent prompt
ly. The embellishing is generally
done after he has gone for lack of
improvement and inconvenience.
There is some truth in this.
Work on the immense gas plant
on the west side has begun, and the
foundations for structures are under
way. tits said that I25 hands will
constantly be employed when the
plant is completed. Many more
will find work during course of con-
struction. A paint factory,it is re-
ported. will also locate adjacent to
the gas plant, as well as the oil
whaTves and tanks.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26
Local News.
See Gilmore about a hair cut.

See Gilmore about a hair cut.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Shaffer. eI2 Smith avenue, Wed
nesday morning, baby girl.
Wanted -competent girl for gen.
eral housework. Mrs. A, Larrowe,
7o2 North Hayes. 24.2tc
The Regal Range on sale at the
Peninsula Hardware is a bargain at
5000. See 1t at once.
Wanted-Boys to learn to weave
at night; pay while learning, Call
at once. Portland Woolen Mills,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Swengel
are enjoying a visit with their son,
b. S. Swengel, at Cottage Grove
this week.
For bargains, 90 to the new mil
linery store, Io7 South Jersey street.
Special reduction on all trimmed
hats.-The Rose Millinery Co.
For Sale-Thoroughbred Petalu-
ma White Leghorn eggs for hatch
ing; 7Sc for IS. Inquire of M. c,
Gould, 1908 Polk street. 2I'4t
The mother and sister of mer-
chant Ed. S. Currier have arrived
In ST. Johns from Keokuk, Iowa,
aud will make this city their home.
John Byers and family of East
St. Johns have gone to Spokane,
where Mr.. Byers will manage the
Office of the Pacific Coast Extin'
guisher Co.
Quick automobile delivery SER
vice. Passengers taken to all points
by the day or hour at reasonable
prices. Trunks and baggage de-
iivered. For prices call at the St.
Johns Garage, ia +. Burlington;
phone Columbia sS7.
Many property owners, who
have been allowing their vacant
land to remain undisturbed, are
this year blowing up same and
planting to ''spuds. This is in
fnitely better than huge crop OF
weeds.
The appointment of Henry Muck
as day policeman gives general sat
isfaction. Mr.. Muck is a genial.
whole souled gentleman with a
splendid physique, and possesses
plenty of pluck and determination.
That the laws of St. Johns will be
strictly enforced while Henry is on
the beat is conceded by all who
know the man.
The Langley Donaldson Co.
have leased the properties and util-
tiles of the Portland Collapsible Box
Co. on Bradford street, and will
push the business to a greater ex-
tent than ever before. Messrs.
Langley and Donaldson are both
energetic young men. New lines
of work will be added from time to
time, and no effort will be spared to
make this concern the success it de-
serves to be.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks TO our friends for their mani
festations of their love and sympa-
thy during the illness and death of
our dear mother, and particularly
to those who rendered us such val
liable assistance during this time OF
sorrow.
Mrs, w, A, Rogers,
Miss Aida Overstreet
Mr.. and Mrs. CIV .Overstreet,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

The April PhOnogaph will be rafed store Wednesday
May First at p m, in the following
Thirteen numbers will be withdrawn from the the thirteenth
last number withdrawn to be declared the winner.
Seven days will be for the holding the lucky number
make their claim after which the twelfth number Withdrawn
will be declared the winner days given
holding this number make their claim and until the
claim is made.
This will be the second Phonoraph to be given by uswh
follow during the months chance given
each customer with involved in cash purchase
of merchandise.
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by
trading at the
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26
Mr.. Bob

Cast of Characters
Philip Boyson, the yacht fend,
,.,...., ,... Arkie Anderson
Robert Brown, who just came down
.,,,,,,,,,,,,, Theodore Bugbee
jenkins, who objects, Cecil Magone
Rebecca Luke, the cat-loving spin
ster ..,...... Ruth Canright
Katherine Rogers, the gay deceiver
,.,,.....,..,., Myrtle Dickie
Pattie, who yearns to dance, ......
''''''..,........G Grace Sucker
Marion Bryant, the sailor girl
.,............... Clara Nelson
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26
OF ST, Johns

State Of Oregon, co
County OF Multnomah,
/, j. N. Edlefsen, Cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
]. n. Edlefsen, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me,
this 7Sth day OF April, 1919.
c. G.. Buckingham, Notary Public.
Multnomah county, Ore,
Correct-Attest: 7. Autzen,
C. Knapp,
Robert Treat Platt
Directors.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-04-26

Mrs. Clara Hay, ordained me.
dium, ,24IH 5th street Portland. esp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24

for meat. Gravois found Jan filing a
new shoulder pack with supplies. 1t
was their first encounter since he had
learned that Jan had given up the
service.
II say, NJ. Jan Thoreaur he fairly
Kissed.
Jan looked up. smiling, to see the
little Frenchman fairly quivering with
rage.
Good morning. NJ. Jean de Ora
voisr' he laughed back. You see /
am going out among the foxes. l am
tired OF the post. / can make better
wage for my time in the swamps to
the west"
Jeans thin lips were almost snarling.
blessed saints, and 1t was who
He spun upon his heels without an
other word and went straight to Me-
nSse
Jan Thoreau is going to leave the
post" he announced iercely, throwing
out his chest and glaring at her &C.
cusingly.
so father has told me-" said Ne
lisse
Her cheeks were coloriess and there
were purplish lines under her eyes.
but she spoke with exceeding calm
ness.
We'll" exclaimed Jean, whirling
again. you take II coolly!'
A little later Melissa saw Jan com
7 ing from the store When he entered
! the cabin his dark face betrayed the
strain under which he was labor1ng.
/ but his voice was unnaturslly calm.
Il have come 70 say goodby, Me-
lisse." he said. Il am going to pros
pect for a good trap line among the
/ Barrens."
Il hope you will have good luck
/ Jan"
In her voice, too, was a firmness al
/ most metallic.
VIII you wait a mOmentr' she
( asked.
/ She hurried into her room, and
1 scarcely had she gone before she re
appeared again, this time with a fiGst
burning in her cheeks and her eye.
shining brightly She had unbrsideC
her hair. and II lay coiled upon tbs
crown of her head, glistening Will
crimson sprigs of bakneesh. She came
to him a second time and once NOR,
! gave him her hand.
u aolk suppose You care DOW sh,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
(to be continued)
MOST HUMAN OF BIRDS.

Not Only In Talking, but In Eating.
the Parrot Initiates Man.
It is not only in Initiating human
speech that the parrot excels most OF
the birds. The parrot Is alone among
birds in taking food in its claws. With
these two characteristics it makes more
or less use of that which distinguishes
humanity from the rest Of the animal
kingdom-the hand and the larynx.
The monkey uses its hands and the
elephant its trunk in feeding. Various
animals have a habit Of paving their
food. Rodents have sarviceable toes.
Still. the parrot is pre-eminent among
birds In this regard The secretary
bird is said to attack reptiles with its
claws. and some observers have said
| that owls make partial use Of their re-
markably flexible perching toe some
what more than does a hen in scratch
ing for food. However. there is no
other bird which, when given a piece
Of food. will accept it in its claws.
Parrots, Of course, do not talk, as
we use the word, in their wild state
| and are not known to be initiative OF
neighbering sounds nor to possess the
repertory OF the hooking bird. 1t is
therefore a question whether or not
their use of the claws is largely tmi-
| tative also. The shape Of the parrots
beak would indicate that some assist
ance in eating has always been a part
of the birds characteristics.
Like man. the parrot makes its ap-
pearance in the world naked and help
less.-Harper's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
Big SnoWs
Author of ''1The
Danger 1Trail''

otner, ana arrer a few minutes gave
her the instrument again.
Without speaking, she rose from her
chair and hung the violin upon the
wall.
You must practice a great DEAL"
she said quietly.
At her movement, he. too, rose from
his seat, and when she turned to him
again he had his cap in his hand. A
fash of surprise shot into her eyes
Are you going so soon. JanT
81 am tired" he said in excuse. at
has been two days since l have slept,
Melissa. Good night"
He smiled at her from the door, but
the Good night which fell from her
lips was ifeless and unmeaning. Jan
shivered when he went out. Under the
cold stars he clinched his hands, know
ing that he had come from the cabin
none too soon.
It was late when Cimmins returned
home. Melissa was still up. He look
ed at her sharply over his shoulder as
he hung up his coat and hat.
hdS anything COLuc DtI"cch yOu
and JAM" he asked suddenly. why
have you been cryingT
Sometimes the tears come when
am playing the violin, father. know
of nothing that has come between Jan
and me, only II don't understand
She stopped. struggling hard to keep
back the sobs that were trembling In
her throat.
Neither do understand" exclaim
ed the factor, going to the stove tc
light his pipe. He gave me his res
ignation as a paid servant of the com
pany tonightr'
"He is not golng-to leave-the postf'
HE Is leaving the service" relterat
ed her father. That means he car
not long live at Lac Balm. He says
he is going into the woods. perhaps
into Jeans country Of the Athabasca
! Has he told you more?''
Nothing" said Melissa.
The next day 1t was Croisset whc
/ went along the edge of the Barren!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The movement of the northeastern
low to the extreme north Atlantic
coast and the advance Of the north
western disturbance from North Dako-
ia to eastern Minnesota have been
attended by scattered showers in the
Atlantic sections, the lake region, the
extreme upper Mississippi valley and
southern Canada. The Minnesota
10 whas also caused a rapid rise in
temperature in the lower Missouri and
upper Mississippi valleys and the up.
per lake region. hTe pressure is high,
est, though only slightly above the
normal, on the middle and south At,
lantic coasts. Owing to this distribu
ton of air pressure, unsettled and con
tinued warm weather is indicated fol-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
Whoopins Cough superstitions

Whooping cough is the subject Of
more quaint superstitions in England
than almost any other disease. In
Northamptonshire 1t is believed th.t If
small quantity of hair is cut from
the nape of the sick child's neck, rolled
in a piece Of meat and given to a dog
the whooping cough will be transferred
to the animal. In Cornwall the child is
fed with bread and butter which has
been passed three times under the belly
of piebald horse. In Lancashire they
still tell you that whooping cough will
never attack a child that has ridden
on a bear.-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
A Wide Acquaintance.

A nouvelle richie dowager has afford
ed much amusement while clambering
up the slippery rounds of Washing
toms social ladder. One day after she
had returned from circumnavigating
the globe she essayed to entertain
drawing room with a boastful account
Of her travels. She had been every
where. and her flow OF slaughter house
English was augmented by frequent
wavings of her bediamonded hands
and forceful holdings of her tiaraed
head.
did you see the Dardanelles?" ask
ed a sprightly debutante.
"And the Himalayas" inquired an
other fair young bud.
81 dined with them in Paris" replied
the dowager triumphantly.
And she wondered why everybody
smiled-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24

saiu coIGy, ana yet laughing in his
face. II have not broken my promise.
1t was silly, wasn't it?'
He felt as if his blood had been sud-
denly chilled to water, and he fought
to choke back the thick throbbing in
his throat
You promised He could not &c
further.
~ promised that would not do NJ
my hair again until you had forgotten
to love me-" she finished for him. 81
will do 1t up now"
Il have not forgotten to love you
Melissa. shall never cease to love my
little sister. But you are older now
and it is time for you to do up YOU
hair"
He turned without looking at hel
again, leaving her standing with he
arms still half stretched out to him
and went from the cabin.
"Goodby, JAM"
The words fell in a sobbing whispel
from her. but he had gone too far t.
hear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate of Charles Strupp deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Charles Strupp, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the probate
court of Rock Island county, at the pro-
bate court room. in the city OF Rock
Island, at the September term, on the
first Monday in September next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested TO attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment TO the un-
dersigned.
Dated this 18th day OF July, A D.
1912. MARTHA A. BECK.
EXecutrix
walker. Ingram Sweeney. attor-
ueys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
THE GRAIN MARKET.
CHICAGO Cash Grain,

Wheat--No. 2, r, 1O501O6; No. 8,
r, s5d1.O5; No. 2, h, $685.; No. 9,
h, 94995; No. l, ms, 9S@102; No. 2,
ms, 9691.OO; No. 8, ms, 94096; No. 2,
spr, 5000; No. 3, spr, 95q99; M. 4,
spr, S8695.
Corn-No. 2, SO1z 98OA; No. 2. w
s0A 6s1; No. 2, y, SOA al; No. 8
79% $50; No. 3, W, SOdSOA; No. 3
", sO@SOA; No. 4, 70; No. 4, W. 1914
q 80; No. 4, Y, 1914 $50.
Oats-No. 2, 31A; No. 2, W, BAN q
1874; No. 8, W, 32AG34; No. 4, W
32k 633R; standard. 341a q 3414.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
Wall worth II.

As dentists know very well that peo-
pie do not call upon them merely for
pleasure. they are not likely to be Of
Tended at this bit from the Washington
Star:
Didn't that man complain when you
charged him for a broken appoint
ment?'
No" replied the dentist He said
breaking an appointment with me is
worth every cent it costs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24

When the digestion is all right, the
action of the bowels regular, there is
a natural craving and relish for food.
When this is lacking you may know
that you need dose of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
strengthen the digestive organs, i'm
prove the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24

Be sure and take . bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy with you when starting on
your trip this summer. 1t cannot be
obtained on board the trains or
steamers. Changes of water and eli
mate often cause sudden attacks of
diarrhoea and it is best to be prepared
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
TOddy'S Market Quotations

sale quotations on the local market
today:
Butter-Dairy. 271ac; creamery. zoe
to 33c.
Eggs, 225c.
Potatoes, S1.40 to $3.50,
Clover hay, SIS to SIG.
Cabbage, &c head.
Onions, SOC peck.
Feed and Fuel.
Forage-Timothy hay. SIS to SIC.
Wheat, 90c.
Wild hay, $14 to SIS.
Oats. Acc
Straw, IS.
Corn, Coo to Csc.
Coal-Lump. per bushel. 15c: slack,
l0I.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
NO CRoWDING

On the steamer Helen Blair Sunday
Aug. rs TO Muscatine at p. m. Re-
turns at 1890 p. m, good music, ex-
cellent meals. Fifty cents round trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24
Northwest Cars.
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
nnanin0 IF Market

Hogs, 5000; left over. 3,646; strong
to sc up. Light, S.20ds.S212; mixed,
s.05GS.so; heavy, 7.90dS.7O; rough,
790ds10.
Cattle, 200: steady.
Sheep, 1000; steady.
Nine O'clock Market.
Hogs SC up. Light. s.20d SIS; bulk,
s.25ds.70; mixed, s.05ds.S5; pigs, $50
qs20; heavy, 7.9OGs.70; good, s109
$40; rough, 7s09s10; Workers, s7Od
SIS.
Cattle. dull. Beeyes. 5.S59 1880;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-24

(By wire from :. w. Wagner & Co.,
Grain, Provisions, Stocks and Cotton.
Local Offices at Rock Island house. Rock
Island. Ill. Chicago office. sS-99-10O,
Board of Trade. Local telephones. No
west S30.)