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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
Biz 2uslness a Day prsam.

The expansion OF British commerce,
writes T. Sharper knowlson In the
Century, discussing The Uses OF Imag-
ination in Business" was due to the
dny dreaming OF practical men. who
bound themselves together In trading
guilds for the purpose Of capturing the
best business the world could offer.
The expansion OF American commerce
II the same substance In more mod.
ern setting. Those men who engineered
its marvellous growth saw the unseen"
by mid OF their imagination. Away In
the west they saw the desert places,
mere waste wilderness Of the unpro.
ductiye, and they imagined" irriga.
ton. And now the earth has become
glad with the abundance OF luscious
fruits. and prosperous people inhabit
the once barren region. Some OF them
imagined" railroads, others steel. and
others. again, saw" manufactures
where none OF these things had any
existence. The romance OF things IL ns
real as the romance OF human hearts
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
A Talk to Women on ECONOMY

Women the shoppers Of the family Upon them devo
responsibility economical expenditure Of the house
hold funds They the alert for bargains
but there only kind c bargain and tina, the bargain
Of merit That In Economy
Economical buying consists ia the getting Of article
small price but In getting article of quality without pay
ing than il Is worth
Women careful Shoppers bii the shrewes Of them
sometimes humbugged An article is always bargain
because is pstcred with pacaid announcing per cent
reduction Generally the price has b raised before has been
reduced for be mechan, to sell YOU goods for
him, unless ioS goods worthless they
drug the market aud wi oui value TO Merchants
do that Of thing aud IN business for their
losses would bankrupt them.
When you ready for real oncmica buying for getting
fullest possible values for your money and every article Of
genuine quality, Come to Us Well do the rest 1t is
OF doing business-and IL wins
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Editor Review: | would like
20 be enlightened a little about
the amendment 30 the Constitu.
tion authorizing cities 10 merge
and permitting Of surrender Of
charters. ! notice that there
seems 10 be considerable con.
fusion as 20 the real meaning of
the amendment. The wording
Of the amendment allows such
mergers 90 take place provided
a majority Of the ELECTORS Of
each Of the Incorporated cities
or towns or municipal corpora
tions affected authorize the sur
render or merger. as the case
may be. Now. does that really
mean a majority of the citizens
eligible 10 vote, or a majority Of
those voting in each city, What
is your opinion of IL, and cannot
the Legislature correct the word
ing to mean the majority vote?
Citizen.
In answer TO the above, il
would seem 10 the ordinary NOR
tai that the law means just what
il says a majority o. the elcc.
tors, not a majority Of the votes
cast. II the trainers Of the bill
had a majority of votes cast in
mind, IL is exceedingly unfor-
tunate that they did not make
the law to read that way. But
probably they decided that mer-
ging Of cities is such a serious
matter that il should be author
lied only by a majority Of those
entitled 10 vote. If two separate
and distinct meanings could be
taken out of the measure, it
would then be termed an am
biguous measure, or one having
two meanings, and in law an
ambiguous law is generally
deemed nil and void. So itI
would seem that the law must
stand as il reads until changed
by vote Of the people of the
state. The voters had no man.
ner of knowing what might be
in the minds of the trainers of
the bill. They could only Judge
by what IL very clearly states.
And the Legislature has no pow
er whatever 10 change a meas
ure adopted by the people, or
construe IL TO mean other than
what il plainly makes clear. Att
least that is our understanding. |
If IL could do so in one instance.
il would be folly for the people |
TO vote upon any measure. IL is
probably true that the measure |
would have carried just as read.
lily had il stated "a majority of |
the votes east in each city,"
but IL did not. The electors of
a city mean all who are eligible
TO vote, whether they do or not.
To our mind the only way the
new law could become effective
would be for each city interest
ed 10 cast an Affirmative vote
large enough 10 guarantee a ma
jority of all eligible voters in
each instance.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
North School Notes

Alfred Mageske has returned
from the east and is heartily
welcomed by his schoolmates
and teachers of the North School.
The teachers of the North
School gave their annual lunch
con on Tuesday of this week
with Miss Alice Sorloliel as
guest of honor.
The collation. was held at the
noon hour. The room was dec
Grated with chrysanthemums
and autumn leaves. Those
present were:
The Misses Alice Sorsoliel,
Nellie M. Stevens. Floy Me-
Niyen, Anna b. Kennedy, Mae
Wright and Gertrude Thomas.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

An enjoyable evening was
spent Thursday. Nov. 5th. at
the home of Miss Bernice Brown
ley. 204 S. Kellogg street, in
honor of the first annual of the
omega Chi Sigma" The
rooms were beautifully decor
ated in old rose and maize fes-
toons and an abundance of beau
tiful chrysanthemums. Dainty
refreshments were served the
latter part of the evening and
the punch bowl by no means the
least patTonized corner. Those
present We're: The Misses Ar
line Shaw, Floy Coffey, Alice
Wrinkle, Mildred Poff, Jenny
McNiven, Agnes Orr, Gladys
Palmer, Nina Lesh, Ethel Huff
ford, Marie Bredeson. Hazel
johnson. Ruth McGregor. Ber-
nice McGinnis, Beulah Beam,
Marion Dunsmore and Bernice
Brownley; Messrs. Wesley Wrin-
kle. Oron Lear. Roy Beam, Jack
Brownley. John MeGregor, Harry
Peterson, Louis Dunsmore, Rus
sell Pof, Ferris Swisher, George
Bert Sundstrom. Louis
keliher. Charles McGinnis and
Flavius West.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

One of the industries in Ore,
gon which has an opportunity
TO make q special growth this
time, owing TO war conditions
in Europe, is the flax industry.
DIR. ID. A. Pierce. chairman of
the Oregon flax committee. has
recently written TO the promo.
tion department of the Portland
Commercial Club inviting its
participation in this movement.
He calls attention to the fact
that the known flax producing
area of the world is comparative
ly small; that under present
conditions il Is unlikely that any
considerable amount of flax will
be raised in Belgium, Ireland or
Russia and that il will devolve
upon the United States TO fur
nish the greater part of the fiber
needed within the next few
years. II is we'll known that
the Willamette Valley and other
parts of Oregon can produce flax
fiber equal to the very best
European product and he be-
lieves that this is 0regon's OPP
portunity to attract the attention
of the world by her flax pro-
duction. In the vicinity of
Salem it has been demonstrated
that one acre of flax will pro-
duce from 500 to 600 pounds of
clean fiber which at present
prices should make this crop as
profitable as anything the
farmers can raise.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
NOTICE OF
Proposed Assessment

Notice is hereby given that apportion-
ment of the cost of improvement OF
Willamette boulevard from the easterly
side line of Richmond street to the
S. p. x 5. X. X. Cut, the total
cost of which is s4,790.l0, has been
apportioned and is on hle in the
Office OF the undersigned, subject to ex-
animation.
Assessment district extends back to
the center of lots, blocks OF tracts of
land abutting ON said street as provided
by the city charter aud resolutions.
Remonstrances against said apportion-
ment may be made in writing and filed
with the undersigned until O'Clock
p. Nj. November 80, 1914.
A. Il. DUNSMORE,
Recorder.
Published in the St. Johns Review on
Nov. lS aud 20, 1914.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
How Is Your Title?

Have your abstracts made, con-
tinued or examined at the Peninsu-
la Title, Abstract and Realty Co
Accurate work. Reasonable fees.
H. Henderson. manager, 3II North
Jersey street. Adv.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Bring In your Job printing while
you think of IT, Don't wait until you
are entirely out. We are equipped
To turn out neat and tasty printing
promptly At Portland prical or lea.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Greece was the torch bearer OF CIV
lllzatlon," declared the teacher
"Were there suffragette arson squads
that long agoy asked the bright pupil,
Buffalo Express
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

"why are men so old fashioned In
their ideasY" asked the intellectual wo-
man.
"Im afraid" replied Mr.. Meekton.
that it's because they get an idea that
every new fashion means more expense
for gowns and hats."-Washington
Star
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Married women are disillusioned
about one thing"
What's thatT
That men can use language which
will make your hair curl."-Baltimors
American.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

"Grace Is such restful frlendw
"Restfull Why, she chatters all the
time"
That's Just II. never have 70
think what 10 say when I'm with her. A"
Boston Transcript.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Don't forget to reserve the
date of Nov. Goth for the ii. S.
On that night the students will
play, The Village Lawyer.
This will be a good play. so you
don't want to miss il.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

I've sweetness 20 burn IN my makeup
| never indulge In coarse spats.
But banker 90 mash with a siekening
crash
The aleek who mashes straw hats.
Peoria journal
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Peter. Peter, pumpkin eater.
Had a wife and tried 10 beat her.
Still her beauty Is unmarried,
Pete win shortly leave tho ward,
Spokane Spokesman Review,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

l, +. z. Drinker, cashier of the above
named bank, do soleinnly swear that the
knowledge and belief.
r. p. Drinker, Cashier,
Subscribed aud sworn TO before me
this iii. day OF Noy., 1914.
w, s. Kellogg, Notary Public,
Multnomah county, Ore.
Correet-Attest; X. NJ. Tuttle,
A. X. Jobes,
{. ID. Russell,
Directors.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

My wife desired TO rent suite
Which would be sweet don't titter).
but soon We learned that with tho suite
We'd have 10 take tho bitter.
Exchange.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Just take tho case OF Mr., Fly,
Pursued with noise and elatter,
When he observes ones hand on high
He knows Just swat's the matter.
Denver Republican.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

"The Village Lawyer" is COM
ing to town. Come and get ac-
quainted with him at the III. S.
Nov. 20.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Foa nEHr cards =, shI. oms.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

l, II. A. Rice, Cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
Il. A. RIcR, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day OF Noy., 1914.
r. G.. Brand, Notary Public.
Correct, Attest
]. b. Holbrook,
Lawrence Holbrook,
Directors.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

The cost OF living scars away.
A fact that We deplore.
The coat OF tan you get today
Costs eighty dollars more.
Philadelphia Bulletin
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Ssss tn. label on your paper.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Mote the label on your paper
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Couldn't the wreck have been avert.
edr
mo; there wasn't a woman around
who had a peticoat that could be-
waved for a sigma" sun.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

Not. tn. label on your p.p..
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
Report of the condition Of the
First Trust & Savings BanI
AT ST. Johns

In the State OF Oregon at the close Of
business Oct. 81, 1914.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06

abled to offer an asylum to the op-
pressed or the defeated of all con-
tinents, and stands as the friend and
benefactor of all mankind.
If the worst happens abroad the
stress here will be but for a few
days, and then the tide of foreign
buying of our breadstuffs, coal, wool,
cotton, clothing, shoes, blankets. mil
itary and naval supplies for the arm
les and food for both armies and
people will change the entire situa-
ton and prove a great stimulus for
business in all branches throu ghout
the country.
Our bankers and financiers, our
manufacturers and merchants, will
quickly adjust their affairs to meet
the shifting conditions, and once
those conditions are correctly ascer-
tanned there will be smooth sailing
for all the varied interests compris-
ing the business element of the
Union. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
Proceedings OF
County School Board

Barlow, Aug 4.-E NJ. Law,
member of the board, and G. A.
Parker, superintendent, met in the
office of the superintendent Aug. T.,
l9l "A, the same being the day of the
regular mccting of the board Of pub
lie intruction
Owing to the absence Of j. G.
Owens, chairman, and J W. Keen,
member of said board, all business
transacted was done subject to the
/ approval of the board at its next
meeting
e. s. Whidden appeared before
the board and asked permission to
move the building used for scnool by
the colored people in Mulberry to a
site near the present location, as
the said building was not on a site
owned by the county board or the
| trustees and their successors in Of
flee Same was granted, provided
the building be placed on site
decided to the county board.
Messr. Startling, Prime and Others
of the Mt Tabor school came be-
fore the board and asked for an ad-
dition to the present school building,
cost of said building to be paid for
from their prorata share of the Grif-
! fin sub-distrct funds, and also that
the board employ another teacher
for the primary grades in the school
as the attendance had increased to
the extent that it was impossible fol-
one teacher to successfully manage
them. Both requests were granted
Messrs. Richard and Klemm OF
Lake Hamilton school appeared be
fore the board and asked for a do
nation of funds sufficient to builC
another room to the Lake Hamilton
school. They were instructed t
proceed with the building and t.
pay the expense of same from thei
prorata share of Haines City specia
tax district funds, said amount no
to exceed 5000.
Mr.. J.. o. Whidden was givel
permission to have a pump driver
at the Bradley Junction school.
The appointment of w. NJ
Continued on Page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
OFFICIAL MINUTES

Lakeland, Fla, Aug. :, 1gf4
Regular session of the city com
mission with Messrs. Eaton, Toph.
Bussard and Flanagan present.
Minutes of July 10 and 2S we're
read and were respectively ap.
proved.
Messrs. Iyerson, Sherwood and
Kelley addressed the commission in
the interest of the Polk County Agri-
cultural Society which proposes to
have fair here in February, 1915,
asking that the commission appro-
pirate $500 and light and water
for the fair. On motion same was
taken under advisement
n. A. higgins addressed the com
mission relative to bonding ordi-
nance, asking that same be changed
to avoid conflict that might arise
from two boards having interlock-
| ing authority. On motion the ordi-
nance was ordered changed SO as to
give the board of bond trustees the
authority,
Petition to place street lights on
North Florida avenue TO North
Continued on Page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
|'HE EUROPEAN CRISIS AND
BUSINESS IN UNITED STATES

The European crisis dominates to-
ay the business of the world and
-'hile it is the sincere hope OF every
ght-thinking person that it will be
IL short duration and that peaceful
Eelations will be restored as between
Ehe great powers, yet it should not
Re forgotten that months, possibly
ears. will elapse before serenity in
olitical, financial and commercial
fairs of Europe will prevail,
The warnings of Washington in
lis farewell address as to this re-
sublic keeping clear of entangle-
lents in the affairs of Europe have
Ftever been so plainly demonstrated
S wise and prudent counsel as dur
ling the past two weeks.
Thanks to the constant following
" all of our administrations of that
.dviee, our country is the one of all
m earth that stands in serene and
lndisturbed peace in its relations to
me and all of the contending pow
srs, that holds the respect and the
confidence of their governments and
their people by reason Of adhering
% Wash'ngton's policy, and is en-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
Gov. Orders Tax
Levy Reduced

Tallahassee, Fla, Aug. Gov
ernor Park Trammell today issued an
IeXecutive order in pursuance of law
reducing the State tax levy fer pen
sions for the year 1914 from four
mills on the dollar to two and one
half mills on the dollar.
The order made by Governor Tram
Imell is as follows:
State Of Florida, Executive Of
fee, by the Governor-A Proclama-
tion.
Whereas, section II of chapter
G424, Laws of Florida. approved June
/ 4, 1913, provides that:
There shall annually be assessed
and collected tax of four mills per
dollar on all property liable to as
sessments, which shall constitute a
fund for the payment Of pensioners,
the proceeds of which shall be ap-
piled to the payment of pensions.
And, whereas, section Is Of the
said chapter G424 of the Laws of
Florida provides that;
"The Governor OF the state of
Florida may and he is hereby en-
powered to reduce the millage au-
thorized to be assessed and collect
ed under the provisions of this act,
when, in his judgment, the amount
so assessed will be more than the
amount required to pay the pension
ers authorized by this act.
And, whereas, from information
officially received by me, it appears
that there is at present in the fund
created by the tax levied and COL
Ilected for the payment of pensioners
a very considerable balance; and
that the total assessed valuation of
property in the State subject to tax
alton has been increased for the year
1914 over the aggregate valuations
assessed for former years, with the
result that an assessment and col
lection of fouS mills per dollar will
lproduce in the pension flnd an
amount greater than will be required
to pay the pensioners of the State
of Florida under the provisions Of
Continued on Page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
President at Wife's Bedside
(By Associated Press. \

(by Associated fTesS.'
Washington, Aug, 6.-At eight
lock this morning the condition
Mrs. Wilson was reported un-
anged.
Every spare moment that could be
ared from urgent official duties
s been devoted by the president
his wife. At the side of his con-
ant helpmate and adviser, he wrote
e tender of good offices appeals to
Re European monarchs to stay their
nfiict. From the sick room he has
en giving directions to the various
partment heads for the relief OF
|(ousands of Americans stranded
|Croad. The press of domestic leg
lation, the European war and Mex
Pan situation, and the furry over
lancial conditions throughout the
untry have weighed heavily on the
esident as he has maintained his
Wy and night vigil.
Last March Mrs. Wilson slipped
IA rug at the White House, injur-
liz her spine An operation was
,,cessary. After weeks of conval-
cence she finally rose from her bed
ut the burden of a winters activ-
~ at the White House, together
Nth charity brought on nervous
,ostration. She was we'll enough to
-tend the wedding of her second
aughter, now Mrs William G Me-
[doo, but her recuperatiye powers
'ere not lasting. Stomach trouble
>ided to her nervous ailment and
rights disease developed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06

Made in City
Police Force
MARSHALL, NEWMANS AND
RH0ADES RESIGN
Ellis Acting Chief; Robinson and
Wells Added to the
Force
Lakeland, Fla, Aug. 6, 1914.

Lakeland, Fla. Aug. 6, 1914.
The City Commission of Lakeland,
Florida:
Gentlemen: L. Patrolman New
man, who has been absent for about
a week nursing his children, who are
seriously i'll with typhoid fever at
Thomasville, Ga. has handed in his
resignation. \
The following temporary appoint
ments have been made by me under
the advice of two of your honorable
body: Ellis, acting chief; z. f..
Robinson, day patro'man; Jas. VI.
Wells, night patrolman
:. have the following resig-
nation from George A Rhoades, Jr.:
Hon. City Commissioners,
City Of Lakeland.
dentlcmen-l herewith hand you
my resignation as sanitary inspector.
to take effect at once. | desire to
engage in another occupation.
Thanking YOU all, and with best
wishes for the best interests of the
city of Lakeland, | am
NnJrc Vnrv rncpootf,,ll..
G. A. RHOADES, Jr.
3. Several complaints have been
made to me lately regarding depre-
datlons of stray cattle in DiXleland
and other suburban districts of the
city. Mrs E. R. Shane and Mrs.
Cordery wish me to draw your at
tention to the petition presented to
you some time ago from residents of
east Lakeland asking you to extend
the limits in which cattle are NOT
allowed to run at large.
Several complaints have been
made in regard to annoyance caused
by the bowling of impounded dogs
at the city barn. The parties seemed
to think that. the dogs We're not
properly cared for ! have inquired
into the matter and find that the
dogs are properly fed and that they
have water to drink.
>. In regard to the offer Of MIR.
f. l.. Cordery to supply wood for
the electric light plant at $2.70 per
cord, Mr.. Cordcry offers to furnish
the city with an acceptable bond to
guarantee the faithful performance
Of the work.
! recommend that when such a
bond is furnished You enter into
contract with him; be- to bc.in de-
livcring the wood about Aug. 20.
Respectfully submitted,
DONALD F. Mcleod.
city Manager
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
20 WRECK VICTIMS
IDENTIFIED
tBy Associated Press.) J

Joplin, Mo-, Aug. G G.-Twenty Of
the twenty-eight bodies taken
from the debris of last night's
wreck near Upton, Mo-, when a
Kansas City Southern train collided
with a gasoline motor care, have
been identified today. The motor
car had orders to meet the train at
Upton, but disregarded them. The
collision occurred one mile south of
Upton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
NO ANSWER YET
TO WILSON'S OFFER
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Aug 6,-No word
today was received from the Euro
pean nations to whom President
Wilson offered the good offices of the
United States yesterday. Officials
thought the warning governments
might take the offer under conside-
ration several days before making a
reply.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
NAVAL BATTLE BEING
FOUGHT IN NORTH SEA
lBy AssOCiated Press. J

London, Aug. Cit is reported
from Harwich that naval battle is
being fought in the North sea and a
destroyer here has been ordered to
prepare to receive 200 prisoners.
The third torpedo boat llotilla,
which left yesterday, went into ac-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
JAPAN GETTING IN
READINESS TO STRIKE
DIV ASSOClatel PrpSS.

Shanghai, China, Aug. 6. An Of
fetal of the Japanese consulate said
today that when the first official
news of an armed clash between
England and Germany is received
Japan would send a fleet and ten
thousand men to attack Using Tau,
and ten thousand more to relieve the
English at Peking and Tien Tsin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-08-06
RESULTS OF
NORTH SEA FRAY
(By Associated Press. J

London, Aug. 6.-All Britain is
anxious for development in the
North sea today. The British feet
sailed several days ago under sealed
orders and it is believed it intended
striking the German fleet