anaheim-gazette 1919-09-04

MILK IS CARRIER OF TYPHOID GERMS EPIDEMIC BREAKS OUT AMONG CUSTOMERS OF A WEST ANAHEIM MILKMAN Ten Cases Reported to City Health Officer Truxaw, Who Finds Sick Person at the Dairy Suffering from the Disease. Contaminated milk is responsible for an epidemic of typhoid fever that has broken out in West Anaheim. Ten cases are reported to date, with a possibility that others may be added to the list. In his capacity as city health officer, all these cases were reported to Dr. J. W. Truxaw, three of them being his own patients. The symptoms of all indicated typhoid, and a blood test of each was made, showing positively that the stricken people were suffering from that disease. Dr. Truxaw then began The average yearly run-off exceeds 500,000 acre feet, which would irrigate not less than 200,000 acres, if the water was stored in reservoirs and conserved, when applied to the land. The run-off of the Kaweah river is usually completed by July 1, but as no storage reservoirs have been provided, the water needed to irrigate the Tulare section lands, sinks into the ground and is conserved in the sand and gravel which underlies the greater portion of the irrigable territory, except that owing to the volume of the run-off a considerable portion of the water sometimes spreads over a non-irrigable section, even reaching Tulare Lake. The water from this underground supply is applied to the lands by pumping. During the last two years a bitter legal controversy has been carried on over the use of this underground water supply between the owners of what may be termed respectively the citrus fruit and deciduous fruit producing irrigated sections. The crisis in this legal controversy was recently reached through the granting of an injunction by the Superior court of Tulare county, restraining the citrus fruit growers from using the Kaweah river basin underground waters. An appeal from the order of the Superior court has been taken to the State Supreme court. It is hoped that this court will find good and sufficient reason, based on court decisions, equi- broken out in West Anaheim. Ten cases are reported to date, with a possibility that others may be added to the list. In his capacity as city health officer, all these cases were reported to Dr. J. W. Truxaw, three of them being his own patients. The symptoms of all indicated typhoid, and a blood test of each was made, showing positively that the stricken people were suffering from that disease. Dr. Truxaw then began an investigation to learn the cause. Meat was suspected, but the afflicted families patronized different markets, thus eliminating that item. The same thing was found with respect to vegetables, fruit, and other foodstuffs, but it was discovered that all of them used milk from the dairy of Gottlob Schneider on the Garden Grove road. Dr. Truxaw immediately visited the Schneider home and learned that Miss Olga Schneider, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schneider, had been ill for three weeks. She was away from home and either came home sick or was stricken shortly after reaching home. Mrs. Schneider explained that she was under treatment for stomach trouble, but a blood test demonstrated that she was suffering from genuine typhoid. An inspection of the Schneider dairy showed that it was in good sanitary condition and the cows perfectly healthy. In fact the city health department makes an official inspection once a month, and always found it above criticism, consequently it is presumed that the typhoid germs were carried from the sick bed to the milk by Mrs. Schneider, who acted as nurse for her daughter and also helped prepare the milk for the customers. Dr. Truxaw ordered the immediate discontinuance of the sale of milk from the dairy in order to prevent, if possible further spread of the disease, and Mr. Schneider has announced his intention of disposing of his cows. Dr. Gavin J. Telfer of Los Angeles district health officer, came down Saturday and made an examination. He confirmed Dr. Truxaw's diagnosis and actions. All the patients are, apparently, successfully battling the disease, and no fatalities are expected. There is a possibility, however, that others may be stricken among those who have come in contact with the sick, or those who have used the milk. Fruit and deciduous fruit producing irrigated sections. The crisis in this legal controversy was recently reached through the granting of an injunction by the Superior court of Tulare county, restraining the citrus fruit growers from using the Kaweah river basin underground waters. An appeal from the order of the Superior court has been taken to the State Supreme court. It is hoped that this court will find good and sufficient reason, based on court decisions, equity, and public policy, to set aside the injunction order of the lower court. If this is not done, the citrus fruit crop of 1919-1920, produced from orange, lemon and grapefruit orchards aggregating over 8000 acres, will be very nearly, if not fully, destroyed, involving a loss of at least $5,000,000. This situation could have been prevented in two ways, first, by the construction of impounding reservoirs in which a portion of the run-off of the Kaweah river would have been stored, and second, by conservation in the use of water available for irrigation. If the water abd been stored and wastage in its use been avoided, not only would a sufficient amount of water have been available to irrigate the Tulare citrus and deciduous fruit sections, but also 50,000 to 100,000 acres additional lands. Similar conditions affecting a very considerable portion of the irrigated areas of the state are rapidly developing. In brief, unless the supply of irrigation water is increased by the construction of storage reservoirs, and through the prevention of wastage in applying water to the lands, the amount and value of the crop produced from the state's irrigated lands will soon be greatly decreased. The construction of storage reservoirs would prove not only of inestimable advantage in producing an adequate supply of water for irrigating the present irrigated areas, but would also furnish water for extensive additional areas of irrigable lands. These reservoirs, owing to the considerable amount of money required for their construction, can best be built by states. A constitutional amendment No. 35 A.C., introduced by Assemblyman Hurley, was considered by the last legislature. The 1921 California Legislature should enact a statute governing the use of irrigation water similar in its provisions to those of the Oregon law. Such a statute would not only conserve fruit and deciduous fruit producing irrigated sections. The crisis in this legal controversy was recently reached through the granting of an injunction by the Superior court of Tulare county, restraining the citrus fruit growers from using the Kaweah river basin underground waters. The hearing of thevard Express Co., where a franchise to operate the streets of this city next meeting. It is in the motor vehicle permit to be received railroad commission. May require operative secure permits from enforce the traverse routes within said cities. The finance committee diting bills in the area which were ordered p move a small office bu Center street, to Cilie. A communication wnouncing the forthcoming of fire chiefs to be Oregon, and suggesting fire chief be presentlication was ordered not feeling disposed to gate. A communication wnthe state board of bthe convention to be October 22, in comm League of Municipality be attended by many health boards through Many interesting and objects will be up for doing water supplies, in hygiene and other suitably before the publication was referred awa to use his own distending the convention. Building permits for Walter Hodges, George Miller, Charles Calkins permit of Mr. Duntor construct an addition on North Los Angelesferred to the public institute for further imn Upon request of wwas ordered that whi Dr. Gavin J. Telfer of Los Angeles, district health officer, came down Saturday and made an examination. He confirmed Dr. Truxaw's diagnosis and actions. All the patients are apparently successfully battling the disease, and no fatalities are expected. There is a possibility, however, that others may be stricken among those who have come in contact with the sick, or those who have used the milk. Pomona a few weeks ago, suffered from an epidemic of typhoid caused by infected milk. IRRIGATION CONTEST IN TULARE COUNTY Citrus and Deciduous Fruit Growers Disputing Over River Water. With Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties preparing to organize a district for the conservation of waters of the Santa Ana river and its tributaries, a legal contest over irrigation water in Tulare county is of more than usual interest. A situation has recently developed in irrigable sections of Tulare county, which emphasizes strongly the desirability and pressing necessity of legislative action, which shall conserve much more efficiently, than is now done, the waters of the state, which may be applied to the irrigation of its lands. The facts relating to the Tulare situation are briefly these: The water for irrigating the sections in question is the run-off of the Kaweah river, which drains a water shed of about 750,000 acres, located in the southern Sierras. Fire at Santa Ana virtually destroyed the building and contents of Rheinhaus Brothers, dry goods, furnishings and shoes, causing damage of $50,000 Saturday night. The origin of the fire which was discovered about midnight is unknown, but is attributed either to defective wiring or the carelessness of a smoker. The loss was partly covered by insurance. The firm had been in business in Santa Ana forty years. H. G. Ames has invested in a brand new touring car. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 4, 1919 TUESDAY SEPT.30 DATE OF BOND ELECTION PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEIR WISH BY BALLOT WHETHER OR NOT CITY SECURES PARK Chas. H. Mann Elected as Trustee to Succeed R. J. McFadden, Resigned.—Tax Levy for Ensuing Year Fixed at $1.45 on $100.—Two Park Sites. The city trustees held a very important meeting Thursday evening, when an ordinance was passed calling for a special bond election to vote bonds in the sum of $75,000 to purchase land for park purposes. All members were present. The resignation of Trustee McFadden was tendered and accepted and Chas. H. Mann was elected as his successor. The tax levy for the ensuing year 1919-1920 was fixed at $1.45 on the $100 reduction as they represent only about one half the registration. However, so far as these lists are concerned, the number of signers represent a small number over the required two thirds necessary to carry the bond issue. An ordinance was passed calling the special election, which will occur on Tuesday, September 30. The city is divided into two precincts, the polling places being fixed at the old city hall building on East Center street and at the Pacific Farm Implement Company office on North Los Angeles and Chartress streets. An agreement was presented by Attorney Evans entered into by the city and Mr. West for the acquisition of his property on the corner of Los Angeles and Chestnut streets, being part of the library block, upon which options have been secured. The time limit for transfer has been fixed at January 1st, provided the bonds carry. Should the bonds be defeated the terms of agreement cease at once. The option price agreed upon for the West property has been placed at $30,500. An agreement was entered into whereby a right of way is granted the S. P. company for its overhead wires. This is a formality as required by the railroad commission. A contract between the city and the Kough Co., whereby the latter agrees to furnish certain material for the power house, was received and accepted. R. J. McFadden tendered his resig- APPLY FOR PHONE FRANCHISE IN COUNTY FARMERS AND MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION ASK SUPERVISORS FOR RIGHT TO SET UP POLES Hearing of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Before Railroad Commission Will be Held September 15. The application of the Farmers and Merchants' Association for a franchise to operate a mutual telephone association in Orange county has been drafted and signed by President Chas. Eygabroad and Secretary H. B. Woodrough. It was presented to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. It will ask for the right to put up telephone poles on all the public highways of the county outside of incorporated cities, with applications to be made to city councils for rights within cities. The franchise will have to be adver- The city trustees held a very important meeting Thursday evening, when an ordinance was passed calling for a special bond election to vote bonds in the sum of $75,000 to purchase land for park purposes. All members were present. The resignation of Trustee McFadden was tendered and accepted and Chas. H. Mann was elected as his successor. The tax levy for the ensuing year 1919-1920 was fixed at $1.45 on the $100 valuation. The rate is the same as last year. The hearing of the Boynton Boulevard Express Co., who had asked for a franchise to operate its trucks over the streets of this city, went over to the next meeting. It is said a change in the motor vehicle law requires a permit to be received only from the railroad commission. Cities, however, may require operative companies to secure permits from local boards to enforce the traversing of certain routes within said cities. The finance committee reported auditing bills in the amount of $800.10, which were ordered paid. Permission was granted Mrs. Resh to move a small office building from East Center street, to Citron street. A communication was received announcing the forthcoming convention of fire chiefs to be held in Portland, Oregon, and suggesting that the local fire chief be present. The communication was ordered filed, the board not feeling disposed to send a delegate. A communication was received from the state board of health, anouncing the convention to be held in Riverside, October 22, in connection with the League of Municipalities, which is to be attended by many members of health boards throughout the state. Many interesting and instructive subjects will be up for discussion, including water supplies, insect pests, child hygiene and other subjects now prominently before the public. The communication was referred to Dr. Truxaw to use his own discretion as to attending the convention. Building permits were granted to Walter Hodges, George Dunton, L. K. Miller, Charles Calkins and others. The permit of Mr. Dunton, who desires to construct an addition to his building on North Los Angeles street, was referred to the public improvement committee for further investigation. Upon request of Clerk Merritt, it was ordered that when heads of de- agreed upon for the West property has been placed at $30,500. An agreement was entered into whereby a right of way is granted the S. P. company for its overhead wires. This is a formality as required by the railroad commission. A contract between the city and the Kough Co., whereby the latter agrees to furnish certain material for the power house, was received and accepted. R. J. McFadden tendered his resignation as a member of the board, asking that the same be accepted immediately. The resignation was accepted with regrets. Upon unanimous vote of the board Charles H. Mann was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. McFadden. Mr. Mann is a well-known business man and in choosing him as a member of the council the board acted wisely. Mr. Mann who was waiting in the lobby was escorted to his seat at the council table by Mr. McFadden. The many friends of the new trustees called upon him for a speech, but he side-stepped. It was ordered that the salary of members of the electior board for the bond election be fixed at $5.00. Trustee Stark was granted a leave of absence for 60 days, permitting him to leave the state. Mr. Stark and family will leave soon for a trip to Wisconsin. The salary of V. W. Mannum, superintendent of the power house, was raised to $160 per month. RALPH McFADDEN RESIGNS Thursday evening when Ralph McFadden stepped back from the council table in the city hall to make way for his successor, men with whom he has been brought into contact as a public official, felt as though the city was losing a good man. His many acquaintances and old-time cronies about the city hall just hated to see him go. Ralph has a way of his own in making friends, and as a trustee, at times, by his outspoken manner of expressing his views, no doubt has peeved some, but it is a safe bet that these, too, incline to the idea that the outgoing trustee always had an eye for the best interests of all concerned. Upon relinquishing his seat Ralph observed that there is always somebody else just as good to fill your place in public halls. His colleagues regret- to operate a mutual telephone association in Orange county has been drafted and signed by President Chas. Eygabroad and Secretary H. B. Woodrough. It was presented to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. It will ask for the right to put up telephone poles on all the public highways of the county outside of incorporated cities, with applications to be made to city councils for rights within cities. The franchise will have to be advertised for sale. If "fire works" are to develop in connection with a legal battle to stop the association from carrying out its plans, the action should come pretty quick. Should the railroad commission decide that the free toll zones shall be preserved in Orange county it will in no way deter the directors of the county association in their plans to institute a system giving free switching to all parts of the county. That the railroad commission on January 23, 1919, issued a positive order to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company not to disturb the free toll zones in Orange county has just been discovered by Assemblyman Walter Eden, who has found the order among the files in his office. The order came while he was attending the State Legislature in Sacramento and was placed in his file by others. He found the order in looking over data preparatory to representing Orange county at the hearing originally scheduled for Tuesday in San Francisco. A telegram advised that the hearing had been postponed to September 5, and another one received by Secretary Metzgar brought the information that the hearing had again been postponed, this time to Monday, September 15. The hearing is one that concerns every section of the state, for the reason that the commission is to consider whether the present government rates shall continue or whether a new schedule shall be made. Strike conditions make it impossible for those delegated to the hearing to get to San Francisco and the date has been deferred in the belief that the situation will be cleared by the 15th. Discovery of the order by Eden clears a point that has been in doubt, whether the company eliminated free tolls here on order of the commission or by order of the government. At the time of the hearing in Santa Ana nearly two years ago, on the petition of Orange county not forthrightly big expense on hands are not believed that district mills planned for of the plant and women. There is among them the proposition. There have been scheme ways of operations on Decora taking so appreciating men and service; demonstration financing sale of bus in the committed direct has carried never before It is now county as be the best whether mediocre The expits its time elicited from other velop and fair. It dozen more people The me is of government in flame will treasure It has ful war near War, 1911 soldier tention, ad tion To T Cause Fry reverse sduction of Mountains on or Building permits were granted to Walter Hodges, George Dunton, L. K. Miller, Charles Calkins and others. The permit of Mr. Dunton, who desires to construct an addition to his building on North Los Angeles street, was referred to the public improvement committee for further investigation. Upon request of Clerk Merritt, it was ordered that when heads of departments send orders for supplies, that they file a copy of same with the clerk. The clerk said by so doing he would be better able to keep accounts straight. A communication was received from a company, dealing in fire alarm apparatus and switchboards, regarding installation of signal boards and other paraphernalia. The letter was ordered filed, to be considered later. C. E. Jones addressed the board regarding options he has secured with J. C. Cordes upon the 19½ acre tract on North Lemon street, which is offered for park purposes. The price for the site is placed at $70,000. Ten shares of water stock in the Anaheim Union Water Co. are also included in the deal. Mr. Jones also placed in the hands of the board a petition signed by 262 citizens, indicating this site as being their choice for a city park. Mr. Jones said personally he had made no active campaign for signatures. Another petition presented by Capt. Ahlborn, containing 641 signatures, favoring what is known as the library block, and which has been christened "Liberty Park," was also presented and ordered filed. While these petitions convey the wishes of the people directly interested, they are not final. H. J. Henry of Balboa is one of three men for whom Croix de Guerre have been received at the army recruiting station, San Fernando building, Los Angeles. They are to be presented to the men for bravery while on the French front. Henry is a son-in-law of Postmaster R. S. Jumper at Balboa and for a time this summer was employed by the city of Newport Beach as special police officer. Discovery of the order by Eden clears a point that has been in doubt, whether the company eliminated free tolls here on order of the commission or by order of the government. At the time of the hearing in Santa Ana nearly two years ago, on the petition of the telephone company for permission to raise its rates, Eden and others appeared to oppose the raise. The raise, however, was granted but the company was directed not to interfere with the free toll zones without first submitting to the commission its primary rate areas. Commissioner Edgerton admitted that the situation here was vastly different from any of the kind in the state. The allied interests of the communities of Santa Ana, Orange, Garden Grove, Tustin and Smeltzer were brought to the attention of the commission with such force as to impress it with the necessity of the free zones. Other counties in Southern California were concerned in the hearing and in each rate increases were granted and free tolls eliminated. The reservation with reference to Orange county attested the impression made on the members of the commission by the facts developed here. The result of that hearing was very beneficial to the telephone users of Orange county and thousands of dollars were saved to the free toll zones," declared Eden. "The free service continued up to the time the government order and no doubt would have been in effect it impossible for those delegated to the hearing to get to San Francisco and the date has been deferred in the belief that the situation will be cleared by the 15th. Discovery of the order by Eden clears a point that has been in doubt, whether the company eliminated free tolls here on order of the commission or by order of the government. At the time of the hearing in Santa Ana nearly two years ago, on the petition of the telephone company for permission to raise its rates, Eden and others appeared to oppose the raise. The raise, however, was granted but the company was directed not to interfere with the free toll zones without first submitting to the commission its primary rate areas. Commissioner Edgerton admitted that the situation here was vastly different from any of the kind in the state. The allied interests of the communities of Santa Ana, Orange, Garden Grove, Tustin and Smeltzer were brought to the attention of the commission with such force as to impress it with the necessity of the free zones. Other counties in Southern California were concerned in the hearing and in each rate increases were granted and free tolls eliminated. The reservation with reference to Orange county attested the impression made on the members of the commission by the facts developed here. "The result of that hearing was very beneficial to the telephone users of Orange county and thousands of dollars were saved to the free toll zones," declared Eden. "The free service continued up to the time the government order and no doubt would have been in effect PHONE AGE IN TY HANTS ASSOERVISORS SET UP phone and Telere Railroad be Held Farmers and for a franchise telephone assoty has been president Chas. Y. H. B. Woodcounted to the Tuesday. It put up telethe public highside of incorplications to be rights within now had no lines passed to government control. "The hearing in San Francisco on September 15 is one that concerns Orange county, and should be followed by every one in the county. The commission probably will make some re-adjustments and our people should fight for preservation of the free zones. It means dollars and cents in their pockets, aside from the convenience offered to business men and farmers." FOUR BUTTONS BUYS MEDAL FOR SOLDIER Entire County Falling Short on Sale of Membership Emblems. Counted in dollars and cents, it will require the sale of four membership buttons in the Orange County War Service Recognition Association to purchase each medal to be given the returned service men and women in Orange county on Sept. 9th. The amount of money necessary is not forthcoming as yet and there are big expenses in addition to the cost of the handstone medals. Memberships are not being subscribed as it was believed they would be and unless each district moves another drive, as is planned for Sept. 4, 5, and 6, financing of the plan to honor the service men and women will fail. MUCH NEW LAND BEING SOUGHT BY OILMEN BEN YORBA HAS LEASED FIFTY ACRES AT PERALTA, LARGER AREA DESIRED Much Wild Cat Territory Coming Into Prominence As Suitable for Oil Development in Section East and Northeast of This City. As was reported in these columns last week Ben Yorba says he has had two or three, and some days more frequent, calls from oil men, who are desirous of leasing his entire tract of land at Peralta, consisting of upwards of 200 acres. Some good strikes have been reported in that area and Mr. Yorba feels confident that the oil strata diverges in his direction. Fifty acres have been leased to one of the larger companies and active development is now well under way. The bringing in of an oil well in this territory would be one of the greatest achievements to mark the expansion of the production telephone associty has been President Chas. by H. B. Wood sent to the Tuesday. It put up telephone public highsides of incorplications to be our rights within to be adverworks" are to with a legal batton from carry-action should commission dezones shall be county it will in actors of the their plans to give free switch-county. commission on need a positive telephone and to disturb the large county has Assemblyman found the orchis office. The was attending in Sacramento file by others. looking over representing Orning originally in San Franvised that the union to Septemreceived by Sectut the information again been Monday, September concerns evicee. for the reaon is to considt government whether a new Strike condi- ce for those delto get to San has been deferthe situation 15th. der by Eden been in doubt, eliminated free the commission dearing in Santa go, on the peticompany for returned service men and women in Orange county on Sept. 9th. The amount of money necessary is not forthcoming as yet and there are big expenses in addition to the cost of the handsome medals. Memberships are not being subscribed as it was believed they would be and unless each district matters another drive, as is planned for Sept. 4, 5, and 6, financing of the plan to honor the service men and women will fail. There is some difference of opinion among the people of the county as to the propriety of the public demonstration. That is a matter that should have been determined before the scheme was launched. Representatives of organizations who sent delegations to the conference at Anaheim on Decoration Day for the purpose of taking some action in evidencing the appreciation of the home people of the men and women who went in the service, decided that the county park demonstration was proper and that financing of the plan should be by the sale of butons indicating membership in the association. The executive committee has proceeded to carry out the directions of that meeting, and has carried on its program on a scale never before attempted in the county. It is now up to the people of Orange county as to whether the event shall be the best success it should be or whether it will have to drop into the mediocre class. The executive committee has given its time and its members have traveled from one end of the county to the other to attend meetings to develop and arrange plans of the big affair. It is not a one-man, or a half-dozen men affair—it is the affair of the people of Orange county. The metal which is to be presented is of government bronze three inches in diameter and one that every man will treasure in later life. It has upon one side of it a beautiful war motif with the words, "World War, 1917, 1919," with the figures of a soldier all a marine standing at attention, and the words, "In Appreciation To Those Who Served Freedom's Cause From Orange County." On the reverse side of this medal is a reproduction of the sun rising over the top of Mount Saldy and shining down upon the orange groves of Orange countyquent calls from oil men, who are desirous of leasing his entire tract of land at Peralta, consisting of upwards of 200 acres. Some good strikes have been reported in that area and Mr. Yorba feels confident that the oil strata diverges in his direction. Fifty acres have been leased to one of the larger companies and active development is now well under way. The bringing in of an oil well in this territory would be one of the greatest achievements to mark the expansion of the production of petroleum. Recent strikes all lean in that direction, and men who take a keen interest in oil look with favor upon this new field. The latest reports from the Heffron wells are most encouraging and in all probability the section to the northeast of this city will be thoroughly tested in the near future. The striking oil during the past several months in areas that were looked upon as wildcat territory has been the direct cause of many men giving this section much consideration. Every available tract has been leased and oil men are continually looking for new holdings. It is doubtful if anything has occurred in recent years that has caused this section to come more prominently into the public eye than the development of oil. Even the famed orange belts are given second consideration and many fine orchards are now bedecked with oil derricks. Gushing oil wells are brought in with such frequency that these wonders of nature now cause but barely a passing notice. The unlimited demands for oil insures a good market for every barrel produced, and perhaps much manufacturing would be held in check were it not for the large amount of fuel oil now available. Much activity in business circles here is traceable to the new oil development in this immediate vicinity, and if the new areas now being exploited bring forth oil in paying quantities many old time residents look for great advancement for this town and surroundings. est son and he likewise in time will pass it down to his son, and so on for time immemorial. Those who have exercised the privilege of contributing a small part of the purchase price of these medals will never get through reaping the benefit. They will never cease to be happy from the thought that they brought happiness to others. "During the last few days several It has upon one side of it a beautiful war motif with the words, "World War, 1917-1919," with the figures of a soldier at a marine standing at attention, and the words, "In Appreciation To Those Who Served Freedom's Cause From Orange County." On the reverse side of this medal is a reproduction of the sun rising over the top of Mount Baldy and shining down upon the orange groves of Orange county at one end and the oil fields at the other. Up at the top is a place left for engraving the name of the owner and at the bottom the words, "Presented by Orange County War Service Recognition Association." The medal is to be placed in a leather case, plush lined, which insures its protection. The character of the material of which it is made is such that it will not tarnish with time but will remain as loyal as the hearts ofthe men who receive it. This is the material or intrinsic value of the medal. Look at the sentimental or spiritual value of some. As years go on and on and the corner of the medal increases in age, from time to time the medal will be drawn from its place of safety and gazed upon in fond memory of the day that it was presented at Orange County Park, by those who bought membership buttons in the association. With his friends and family gathered around him he tells of the things that happened in the memorable years from 1917 to 1919, and when Father Time comes in and claims him for his, it will be passed on down to the eld-est son and he likewise in time will pass it down to his son, and so on for time immemorial. Those who have exercised the privilege of contributing a small part of the purchase price of these medals will never get through reaping the benefit. They will never cease to be happy from the thought that they brought happiness to others. "During the last few days several mothers have come into the office, some feeling exceedingly sad that their sons could not be present with them at Orange County Park on September 9, and wanted to know if they would be able to get their medals," says R. L. Bisby. "If you could have seen the joy and happiness that came into their hearts when they were told that if the son could not be present the parent would receive the medal later. Then let us think of the sadest part of all; the father and mother who have given their son or daughter to freedom's cause and who now lie in an unknown grave on the battlefields of France. What can it mean to them to receive one of these medals? It means that the people of Orange county have all expressed to them their appreciation for what these boys have done. "I want to say to those who have not yet bought a button and become a member of the Orange County War Service Recognition Association that they are depriving themselves of the pleasure that is to come in the thought that they have made others happy by giving these medals."