anaheim-gazette 1916-10-05

BUENA PARK FIRE-MEN JOLLY GOOD, FELLOWS Continued from Page 1 we have the shipping facilities, both by rail and water, should the harbor at Newport be successfully launched, besides we have the soil and ideal climate, and the cheapened light and fuel. Mr. Talbert promised to keep continually on the job and he and his colleagues will use their best efforts to gain this new industrial enterprise. Mr. Talbert told of the success of the oil cloth factory now being operated at Huntington Beach. The output is now providing oil cloth for tables for which a ready market is found. The factory started on a small scale and now has grown to large proportions, employing quite a number of persons. Mr. Talbert takes a keen interest in manufactories and is using his best efforts to have other industries established in Orange county. Mr. Talbert believes in starting payrolls, for employment to people is what counts for prosperity. Lew H. Wallace told of the almost unanimous approval of the bond issue at Newport Beach for the building of a jetty there, as a preliminary step toward looking to the ultimate creation of a harbor at that place. The issue calls for the expenditure of $125,000, and 391 voters gave their approval of the same while only 20 opposed tests of county governments. Mr. Clark said his organization is being conducted along lines for the sole purpose to curtail the wasting of public moneys. To accomplish this laudable task there must be cooperation. The League must have members in each locality and he wanted Orange county represented. The matter was referred to the committee on Ways and Means consisting of Messrs. Krause, Knapp and Hazard. A. W. Frye of Los Angeles, who, in the engineering world, is classed as having few, if any, superiors gave a very able discourse upon river control. His remarks were pertinent and highly interesting and instructive, and after one of the best addresses upon this subject ever listened to by an Orange county audience, all Mr. Frye would commit himself upon was the fact that control of flood waters was the most vital question before the people of Southern California. Los Angeles county is moving to have a bonded indebtedness incurred for the control of their turbulent streams. After much study by eminent engineers, when the situation was discussed from every angle, Mr. Frye said bonded indebtedness was the only course to pursue to raise funds. In that way posterity helps to pay the bill. And in devising means the maximum sum must be advocated. He said that many engineers, after careful study of the situation in Southern California, invariably reserved their recommendations, so great and momentous was the problem; it was his experience to learn that persons who knew the least about the subject usually had the most to say and advanced the most remedies. Truly, he said, all of Southern California was menaced, and until such time when the people as a whole, and not until then, when they realized the danger. CITY TIME IN SESSION L. A. PAVING CONTRACT TO ADELPHIA PAVING OF TWO OF CENTER SAME The board of regular session with the following Mayor Schneider Cook, Brunworth torney Ames was Sealed bids for adelphia street lows: L. A. Paving square foot. George R. Curtis Bids for pavilion between North Los Angeles street was awarded to for 15.98 cents, a continuation run street, was also Paving Co at the Geo. R. Curtis each alley job. There are 62,700 paved on South The two alleys 16,900 feet. Chairman Brun committee reports the amount of $61,000 Lew H. Wallace told of the almost unanimous approval of the bond issue at Newport Beach for the building of a jetty there, as a preliminary step toward looking to the ultimate creation of a harbor at that place. The issue calls for the expenditure of $125,000, and 391 voters gave their approval of the same while only 20 opposed the issuance of bonds. Mr. Wallace said the good people of Newport have launched an educational campaign and these twenty recalcitrants are being converted and now show signs of being willing to climb into the band wagon and make the proposition unanimous. County aid for the harbor is to be asked later, and should that be forthcoming, no doubt governmental assistance will be had. Mr. Wallace said the harbor would be built for pleasure, besides for commercial pursuits and would redound to the utmost good of the entire county. Mr. Wallace's harbor report was received with favor, and upon motion of Mr. Armitage, a vote of thanks was extended that gentleman for his zealous labors in promoting the advantages offered by Newport for harbor purposes, for which Mr. Wallace was truly grateful. Secretary Metzgar reported the recent county excursion to San Diego was a grand success, over 1000 people attending. Mr. Metzgar also said he had in his office at Santa Ana a choice sample of Yucalpe valley apples, and invited all to go over and feast their eyes upon them. Mr. Metzgar has been in communication with the Los Angeles supervisors regarding the fixing up of the Brea canyon road, but so far the improvements on their side are slow of accomplishment. The road could be boulevarded for about $6000 and it would appear that the same should be done without delay. It would be used for light auto travel only, and would be of great advantage to all contiguous sections to have this thoroughfare in better condition. Upon motion of Mr. Talbert, it was ordered that the secretary write the Los Angeles authorities, saying that Orange county was going ahead with its improvements of the road and expected them to do likewise. Mr. Clark of Los Angeles, representing the Taxpayers League of California said that many engineers, after careful study of the situation in Southern California, invariably reserved their recommendations, so great and momentous was the problem, and it was his experience to learn that persons who knew the least about the subject usually had the most to say and advanced the most remedies. Truly, he said, all of Southern California was menaced, and until such time when the people as a whole, and not until then, when they relaizeed the danger would ample and adequate protection be forthcoming. By united and concerted action on the part of all the people only will good come. Legislation is now being sought to give counties, through which the same river flows continuously, the power to make improvements. This would effect Orange and the other counties in the upper valley, through which the Santa Ana river traverses. Much good is anticipated from this source, should the laws become operative. Los Angeles county has had laws passed, more or less of a class nature, but that was only accomplished by heroic efforts on the part of its citizens, who realized that their situation was peculiar in the extreme. Their erratic water ways exist only in that county, making the situation one of an unique nature. Under the present storm water laws only real estate is assessable. Mr. Frye maintained that in the case of Los Angeles all classes of roperty should be assessed, because all are vitally interested. The flood of 1904 was gigantic and that of 1914 was equally as bad. Much damage was done. By the constant improvements in the country, the planting of orchards, the building of paved roads and otherwise changing the topography of the landscape, makes the effects of floods more severe. Mr. Frye's remarks were full of intense interest and were the means of enlightening the large crowd preen as to the needs of concerted action to seek a remedy. The next meeting will be held at the Valencia Cafe in this city when the Anaheim citizens will be congenial hosts. F. C. Krause and C. E. Eygabroad generously placed their touring cars at the disposal of those caring to go to the Park. Among the citizens from this city attending the meeting were Messrs. Eygabroad, Krause, Duck- It would be used for light auto travel only, and would be of great advantage to all contiguous sections to have this thoroughfare in better condition. Upon motion of Mr. Talbert, it was ordered that the secretary write the Los Angeles authorities, saying that Orange county was going ahead with its improvements of the road and expected them to do likewise. Mr. Clark of Los Angeles, representing the Taxpayers League of California was introduced and gave a learned discourse upon the purposes of the new organization. The League is being engineered by some of the most influential men of the state, and who are among the largest taxpayers. The expenses of city, county and state governments are advancing with leaps and bounds and the League is endeavoring to ascertain, by cooperation with all civic governments, cause of this lavish expenditure of public money. The League is desirous of perfecting a practical and non-theoretical solution of the problem. The state and county governments of California, Mr. Clark said, are extravagantly maintained, the expense of this commonwealth being the most stupendous of any state in the Union. By sitting down with county and state officials the League's experts will endeavor to learn where the leaks are, and by expert accounting seek to eliminate needless expenditures and to use all public funds judiciously and economically. Mr. Clark said he was aware of the fact that many taxpayers' leagues are in existence which are really a menace to good government instead of a benefit because of their meddling methods, and from the fact that they are more of a fault finding clan than being imbued with a public spirit that looked to the best inter- The next meeting will be held at the Valencia Cafe in this city when the Anaheim citizens will be congenial hosts. F. C. Krause and C. E. Eygabroad generously placed their touring cars at the disposal of those caring to go to the Park. Among the citizens from this city attending the meeting were Messrs. Eygabroad, Krause, Duckworth, Gresswell, Dr. Closson, Fred Backs, Adams, McAulay, Renner, Johnston, Youngbluth, Larken, Jackson. PASTEURIZED MILK Dr. Charles Keane, state veterinarian, has received hundreds of requests from dairymen for the tuberculin testing of herds provided as an optional provision of the new state dairy law which became effective October 1. The new law provides that it shall be unlawful to sell milk or any product thereof at retail except cheese, unless such milk or milk products have been pasteurized in accordance with the provisions of section seven of the law, or unless the dairy herd has been properly tuberculin tested under the supervision of the state veterinarian. Any one who desires to comply with the tuberculin testing-provision of the law must file a written request with State Veterinarian Keane for the test, after which the dairyman will not be liable under the provisions of the law until the state veterinarian is able to make the test. The dairyman should retain the acknowledgement of the receipt of his application for the test as proof that he has filed his request. Dr. M. M. Henderson, Dentist, Suite 1, Mullinix Bldg., Anaheim. CITY TRUSTEES IN REGULAR SESSION L. A. PAVING COMPANY AWARDED CONTRACT TO PAVE SO. PHILADELPHIA STREET PAVING OF TWO ALLEYS NORTH OF CENTER ALSO GOES TO SAME COMPANY The board of city trustees met in regular session on Thursday night, with the following members present, Mayor Schneider, Trustees Stark, Cook, Brunworth and Dwyer. City Attorney Ames was present. Sealed bids for paving South Philadelphia street were received as follows: L. A. Paving Co., 11.99 cents per square foot. George R. Curtis, 12.03 cents. Bids for paving the 30 feet alley, between North Claudina street and Los Angeles street, north of Center, was awarded to the L. A. Paving Co. for 15.98 cents, and the 18 foot alley continuation running west to Lemon street, was also awarded to the L. A. Paving Co at the same figure. Geo. R. Curtis bid 16½ cents on each alley job. There are 62,700 square feet to be paved on South Philadelphia street. The two alleys mentioned contain 16,900 feet. Chairman Brunworth of the finance committee reported auditing bills to the amount of $617.96, which were ordered washed when occasion requires and otherwise kept in good order. SUIT IN SUPERIOR COURT TO SET ASIDE WILL John Bandini Claima His Sister Was Unduly Influenced in Bequeathing Estates What We Hear Every Day A customer said the other day, "I am surprised to see such remarkably well made suits and overcoats at $15 as the Jackson Store sells. Can't see how you do it." Everyone says the same when they look at out $15 Suits and Overcoats. Have you looked at the New Sweaters? $1 to $8. Those Mackinaws at $7 & $8 Wonderful Values For Boys—New suits expected this week, Hats, Pants, Mackinaws and Overcoats. Something Different Jackson's Men's Wear Shop Fisher Building, Anaheim Cement Pipe at Lowest Price Martin F. Witt, Phone 42-M, Placentia We have been appointed sole agents. Write for catalog and special information for Band Man's Press GEO. J. BIRKEL CO. 446-48 Broadway, Los Angeles continuation running west to Lemon street, was also awarded to the L. A. Paving Co at the same figure. Geo. R. Curtis bid 16½ cents on each alley Job. There are 62,700 square feet to be paved on South Philadelphia street. The two alleys mentioned contain 16,900 feet. Chairman Brunworth of the finance committee reported auditing bills to the amount of $617.96, which were ordered paid. Ordinance No. 306, prohibiting the furnishing or delivery of liquor in restaurants was called up and passed. At the suggestion of H. G. Ames and H. P. Noll a resolution was passed, authorizing the taking of the census of Anaheim. This is to be done in order to ascertain whether an Elk's lodge may be established here. Harry Mahin and F. Marlon Eden are named as census takers. The city is to pay the expense, but is to be reimbursed by the local Elks, who have deposited a guarantee for that purpose. A communication was received from the Pacific Telephone company asking permission to open up part of Atchison street in order to extend their service. The request was granted subject to the ordinance governing same. The transfer of the liquor license now in the name of Cottle & Dykman, to Steve Cottle was granted. A communication was received from the expositions managers at San Diego, asking the good services of this city in helping secure the 1917 annual convention of the League of California Municipalities for the southern city. As the trustees deemed this a county affair, no action was taken. Receipt was acknowledged of several copies of a hand book issued by the California Municipal League. The booklet contains much information for the guidance of city officials. It was ordered that a new device, to be attached to the oil sprinkler, which throws out a fan-like spray of oil, be purchased. The cost is $250. The agent stated that the saving of oil in a short time will pay for the invention. The apparatus contains a hydraulic pump which forces the oil under pressure to the ground, thus spreading it uniformly, as like a spray. The present method deposits the oil upon the roads in splotches, causing a waste. The trustees thought well of its merits and bought one. Marshall Kellenberger was allowed additional clerical help during the colony continuation running west to Lemon street, was also awarded to the L. A. Paving Co at the same figure. Geo. R. Curtis bid 16½ cents on each alley Job. There are 62,700 square feet to be paved on South Philadelphia street. The two alleys mentioned contain 16,900 feet. Chairman Brunworth of the finance committee reported auditing bills to the amount of $617.96, which were ordered paid. Ordinance No. 306, prohibiting the furnishing or delivery of liquor in restaurants was called up and passed. At the suggestion of H. G. Ames and H. P. Noll a resolution was passed, authorizing the taking of the census of Anaheim. This is to be done in order to ascertain whether an Elk's lodge may be established here. Harry Mahin and F. Marlon Eden are named as census takers. The city is to pay the expense, but is to be reimbursed by the local Elks, who have deposited a guarantee for that purpose. A communication was received from the Pacific Telephone company asking permission to open up part of Atchison street in order to extend their service. The request was granted subject to the ordinance governing same. The transfer of the liquor license now in the name of Cottle & Dykman, to Steve Cottle was granted. A communication was received from the expositions managers at San Diego, asking the good services of this city in helping secure the 1917 annual convention of the League of California Municipalities for the southern city. As the trustees deemed this a county affair, no action was taken. Receipt was acknowledged of several copies of a hand book issued by the California Municipal League. The booklet contains much information for the guidance of city officials. It was ordered that a new device, to be attached to the oil sprinkler, which throws out a fan-like spray of oil, be purchased. The cost is $250. The agent stated that the saving of oil in a short time will pay for the invention. The apparatus contains a hydraulic pump which forces the oil under pressure to the ground, thus spreading it uniformly, as like a spray. The present method deposits the oil upon the roads in splotches, causing a waste. The trustees thought well of its merits and bought one. Martin F. Witt, Phone 42-M, Placentia SUIT IN SUPERIOR COURT TO SET ASIDE WILL John Bandini Claims His Sister Was Unduly Influenced in Bequeathing Estate John Bandini of this city, has filed suit in the superior court at Los Angeles asking that the will of his sister, Mrs. Sarah B. Freeman, be set aside, on the ground that she had been unduly influenced in making it. Mrs. Freeman died in Santa Monica on August 26, and left an estate, according to Bandini, of $330,000, all but $30,000 of which was left to P. B. Proctor of Santa Monica. In the will $15,000 was left to John Bandini, Jr., and $15,000 to Josefa C. Thomas, a niece of Mrs. Freeman. The balance was bequeathed to Proctor, who had been her man of business for many years. In supporting his claim that the will should be set aside was induced to undergo two surgical operations a short time before her death. He charges that during her illness in the hospital Proctor induced her to will him the majurity of her estate. RECKLESS DRIVING MUST BE STOPPED State-Wide War to be Waged Against "Road Hog." Complaints Against Auto Stage Drivers What threatens to become a state-wide war on speeding and reckless auto-stage drivers has had its inception in Southern California, emanating from the headquarters of the Automobile Club of Southern California upon the request of many members. So numerous have become the complaints to club headquarters from motorists whose lives have been endangered between Los Angeles and San Diego by automobile stage drivers "hogging the road" and speeding, particularly in Orange county; that Secretary S. L. Mitchell has filed an official protest with District Attorney L. A. West at Santa Ana. As a result of this protest the district attorney has ordered the motorcycle officers of Orange county to drivers must give other motorists one half of the road, according to the new mandates in this county. Similar action has now been taken in San Luis Obispo county. Before automobile stages started to ply between San Francisco and Los Angeles that county had no need for motorcycle officers. However, following a recent conference with representatives of the Auto Club, San Luis Obispo has put on a force of officers whose duties seem to consist principally of watching speeding stage drivers to see that they don't endanger the lives of other travelers. Twice within recent dates it has been necessary to send mounted officers out to the Ridge Route, between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, to keep an eye on auto stage drivers who have been hogging the road there and speeding around the curves. Numerous complaints to the Automobile Club likewise necessitated this action by county authorities. Kern county is watchfully guarding its highways to see that stage drivers The agent stated that the saving of oil in a short time will pay for the invention. The apparatus contains a hydraulic pump which forces the oil under pressure to the ground, thus spreading it uniformly, as like a spray. The present method deposits the oil upon the roads in splotches, causing a waste. The trustees thought well of its merits and bought one. Marshall Kellenberger was allowed additional clerical help during the collection of city taxes this month. The request of Mr. Dahl, made through Trustee Brunworth, for a street light on East street, between Sycamore and North, was referred to the city electrician with power to act. The board discussed informally the opening up of Chartress street from Palm to Resh, and Cypress street from Palm to West. In the first instance most of the property has been deeded to the city, but there yet remains a few owners who have not as yet signified their willingness to sign up. In the Cypress street extension the property of the high school would be invaded for a right of way, and as yet no conclusion regarding this street's continuation has been arrived at. A resolution was passed requesting as many of the city trustees as possible to attend the convention of the League of California Municipalities to be held in Visalia on Oct. 9, and to continue five days. City Attorney Ames is going to drive up and perhaps City Engineer Steward will attend. The convention is to be one of the largest in point of attendance ever held by that organization. The city attorney was instructed to draw up a contract between the city and Herr Wilhelm Eule whereby the latter is to keep clean the new ornamental lights for a monthly stipend of $10. The globes are to be dusted and so numerous have become the complaints to club headquarters from motorists whose lives have been endangered between Los Angeles and San Diego by automobile stage drivers "hogging the road" and speeding, particularly in Orange county, that Secretary S. L. Mitchell has filed an official protest with District Attorney L. A. West at Santa Ana. As a result of this protest the district attorney has ordered the motorcycle officers of Orange county to warn all litney drivers operating on its highways that unless they stop speeding and give half of the road to other travelers an ordinance will be asked of the Board of Supervisors regulating and licensing the auto stages. Furthermore this is the only warning which is to be given, and any more complaints will result in the passing of the ordinance, which, it is stated, will be so strict that any driver violating it will not be allowed to operate again in Orange county. Secretary Mitchell's action was taken only after many complaints had been filed by motorists who have been crowded off the state and county highways by reckless stage drivers, and followed closely upon a specific complaint from W. S. Bullis of Los Angeles. Bullis complained that recently the lives of himself and family were endangered by the actions of a stage driver who was not only going at a rate of speed estimated at fifty miles an hour, but was taking up three-quarters of the road in so doing. The danger to other machines, stated Bullis, was increased by the fact that the baggage tied to each side of the stage extended a foot beyond the edge of the running board on both sides. Not only must the stages confine the baggage within the lines of the machines, but speeding must stop and twice within recent dates it has been necessary to send mounted officers out to the Ridge Route, between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, to keep an eye on auto stage drivers who have been hogging the road there and speeding around the curves. Numerous complaints to the Automobile Club likewise necessitated this action by county authorities. Kern county is watchfully guarding its highways to see that stage drivers do not overstep the provisions of the law. In issuing the warning to drivers in Orange county, District Attorney West said: "Complaints are continually coming to this office with reference to the speed with which stage drivers operate their cars. Unless this speed, the recklessness in passing other vehicles as well as the carrying of luggage projecting outside of the lines of the car, is stopped, I shall ask the board of supervisors to pass an ordinance regulating and licensing such vehicles upon the public highways of Orange county outside of incorporated city limits." Furthermore, unless parties driving such stages through this county observe the law with reference to all provisions, I shall ask the board to pass an ordinance requiring a license for every such person operating such stages." The order to this effect issued to motorcycle officers has been approved by the board of supervisors, indicating that strenuous action will result unless the mandate is observed. FREE TRADE Recognizing the necessity for such a tariff policy as will permit the extension of our foreign commerce through the medium of reciprocal other travelers. Twice within recent dates it has been necessary to send mounted officers out to the Ridge Route, between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, to keep an eye on auto stage drivers who have been hogging the road there and speeding around the curves. Numerous complaints to the Automobile Club likewise necessitated this action by county authorities. Kern county is watchfully guarding its highways to see that stage drivers do not overstep the provisions of the law. In issuing the warning to drivers in Orange county, District Attorney West said: "Complaints are continually coming to this office with reference to the speed with which stage drivers operate their cars. Unless this speed, the recklessness in passing other vehicles as well as the carrying of luggage projecting outside of the lines of the car, is stopped, I shall ask the board of supervisors to pass an ordinance regulating and licensing such vehicles upon the public highways of Orange county outside of incorporated city limits." Furthermore, unless parties driving such stages through this county observe the law with reference to all provisions, I shall ask the board of supervisors to pass an ordinance requiring a license for every such person operating such stages." The order to this effect issued to motorcycle officers has been approved by the board of supervisors, indicating that strenuous action will result unless the mandate is observed. FREE TRADE Recognizing the necessity for such a tariff policy as will permit the extension of our foreign commerce through the medium of reciprocal other travelers. Twice within recent dates it has been necessary to send mounted officers out to the Ridge Route, between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, to keep an eye on auto stage drivers who have been hogging the road there and speeding around the curves. Numerous complaints to the Automobile Club likewise necessitated this action by county authorities. Kern county is watchfully guarding its highways to see that stage drivers do not overstep the provisions of the law. In issuing the warning to drivers in Orange county, District Attorney West said: "Complaints are continually coming to this office with reference to the speed with which stage drivers operate their cars. Unless this speed, the recklessness in passing other vehicles as well as the carrying of luggage projecting outside of the lines of the car, is stopped, I shall ask the board of supervisors to pass an ordinance regulating and licensing such vehicles upon the public highways of Orange county outside of incorporated city limits." Furthermore, unless parties driving such stages through this county observe the law with reference to all provisions, I shall ask the board of supervisors to pass an ordinance requiring a license for every such person operating such stages." H. A. DICKEL Carries a Complete Line of Aluminum ware Granite and Steelware Also Stoves and Heaters trade concessions, the National Foreign Trade Council which recently met in New York city took the following action: "Called to the attention of the president of the United States, the congress and the tariff commission, when organized, the necessity that the American tariff system, whatever be its underlying principle, shall possess adequate resources for the encouragement of the foreign trade by commercial treaties or agreements or executive concessions within defined limits, and its protection from undue discrimination in the markets of the world." But if the underlying principle of the American tariff system is to continue to be that advocated by the democratic party, and exemplified by the Wilson-Underwood tariff law, now in effect, what possible swap can we make in order to secure trade concessions in foreign markets? In presenting the Wilson-Underwood bill to congress, the ways and means committee declared their belief that the bill provided for "the establishment of duties designed primarily to produce revenue for the government and without thought of protection." In the course of the debate Mr. Underwood said, speaking of the bill as it returned from conference: "To all intents and purposes, the bill that is now presented to the House for its consideration provides an average of lower taxation than any bill that has been presented in three quarters of a century." That he was correct in this statement is shown by the fact that the average rate of duty on all imports is between eight and nine per cent. During the entire period of his service as chairman of the Ways and Means committe lower the rate on our lumber, would, under the now prevailing rates, be met with the retort that she already had power to control our domestic market in such goods, under normal conditions and she thus saw no inducement to making the concessions asked of her. Again, Argentina has a free market in the United States for her four great staples, meat, wool, hides and grain. What special inducement could we put up to her to lower her rates o uncertain of our manufactured products? matchfully guarding that stage drivers provisions of the going to drivers in direct Attorney West continually coming reference to the large drivers operate this speed, the other vehicles of luggage proline lines of the car, ask the board of ordinance regsuring such vehicles up-ness of Orange councrated city limits. Parties drive through this county reference to allask the board to acquiring a license on operating such effect issued to has been approv-supervisors, indi- action will re-late is observed. RADE necessity for such will permit the exeeign commerce of reciprocal of bill as it returned from conference: "To all intents and purposes, the bill that is now presented to the House for its consideration provides an average of lower taxation than any bill that has been presented in three quarters of a century." That he was correct in this statement is shown by the fact that the average rate of duty on all imports is between eight and nine per cent. During the entire period of his service as chairman of the Ways and Means committee, (and as a senator he has not changed) Mr. Underwood, as legislative spokesman for the democratic party, declared for rates of duty which would place goods made abroad on a strictly competitive basis in the American market with goods made at home, regardless of the cost of production. Woodrow Wilson, throughout his whole career has been an advocate of free trade, although his pre-election attitude on the subject is somewhat different. In order that our tariff system "shall possess adequate resources for the encouragement" of our foreign trade by means of concessions to foreigners, however made by us, it is imperative that the general rates of duty under which we operate shall be written on such a plane that an agreement to lower them in certain specific instances, in order that we may receive reciprocal treatment in a particular market, will offer some inducement to the people of that market to enter into the contract. As in every other contract there must be a valuable consideration, and it is difficult to see what valuable consideration we have to offer with an average tariff rate on all imports as low as nine per cent. For example, a proposition put up to Germany to permit certain of her manufactures to enter our market at lower rates of duty, provided she would power the rate on our number, would under the now prevailing rates, be met with the retort that she already had power to control our domestic market in such goods, under normal conditions and she thus saw no inducement to making the concessions asked of her. Again, Argentina has a free market in the United States for her four great staples, meat, wool, hides and grain. What special inducement could we put up to her to lower her rates o ncertain of our manufactured products? It is apparent then, that the democratic tariff idea can serve no useful purpose in enlarging our foreign market because it offers to the whole world the lowest possible rates and there is nothing left with which to barter; while the republican policy protects American industries where necessary, and permits the trading of concessions where deemed advisable. BIRTHDAY PARTY Lillian De Gryse celebrated her 14th birthday anniversary on Thursday evening at the home of her parents 241 South Kroeger street. AWiener bake was discussed and much enjoyed by all present, who when later taking their departure for their homes, wished Miss Lillian many happy returns of the day. Among those present were: The Misses Martha Hilend, Leone Schindler, Norma Schindler, Ruth Mitchell, Clara Heinze, Sophia Kohlenberger, Evelyn Degryse, Lillian Degryse, Miss Bertha Kimball, and Richard Crawford, Herbert Clotsey, Frank Sesma, Victor Fricker, Raymond Waitman, Earl Degryse. The person who keeps his money in his shoes has a poor banker when he wishes to borrow. Try the Anaheim National Bank instead.