anaheim-gazette 1923-04-05

OBSERVATIONS By Charles Kuchel. In 1857 when Anaheim was formally accepted by the pioneers as their future home, a thick willow fence—or hedge—surrounded the colony, then a mile square. This was necessary to keep out roaming bands of cattle, which otherwise would have destroyed the vineyards and other growing crops. Four gates were placed at entrances at each end of Los Angeles and Center streets. Latterly, some tenderfeet surmised these gates were for the purpose of keeping out people who chanced to come this way. That was a mistake. Even in those days it was hard to keep people away from Anaheim. And still they come. As the town progressed the upkeep of the streets was a difficult problem. During rainy weather Center street became muddy. An enterprising citizen conceived the idea of placing straw in the middle of the roadway to make passage easier. This served as a covering until one day somebody dropped a match in the straw and the flooring burned up. The perplexities of nature. A citizen who now sits under his own vine and fig tree, being comfortably fixed with this world's goods, let his mind, the other day, revert back to the time he came here in 1873. He was then 20 years of age, and being embued with the spirit of adventure debated with himself whether to stay or "hit the grit." He decided to re-signed. One step forward, two back. It is said a married man jarred the serenity of inner circles over where he lives when he suggested twin beds, making the accusation that the "old lady" 'snores. Now, friend wife has no means of really knowing whether she breathes through her nostrils when sleeping, or whether hubby is fickle. Got your fingers crossed? Independent orange buyers are said to be making a canvas of the local field and promise 4 cents a pound, perhaps 5 before long. The interesting question arises what would be offered if there were no associations. Co-operation is wonderful. A congressman says the civil service commission has had the appointment of a new postmaster for this city under consideration for the past six months. Making it snappy. The fact that the time has about arrived when beet planting should begin, may have something to do with the rise in price of sugar. Tickling the palate. Quite often you hear on the streets that there should be more for people to do here. Speed up those manufactories, Mr. Merchant, and get that payroll started. Hold the line. A number of local men will be wearing daffodils in the lapels of their coats if the reports concerning an oil well proposition in Mexico turns out as they are expecting. They all say it's great. A young woman, pretty good looker, who works out, said to be wise one act play built a ties of a blackmailer. The victim was a woman been guilty of wrong circumstances, had been pear as having been at the mercy of a knave she would pay knowledge of the epilogue. But when his demand to despair she confessed severe. But the blinding dangerous and noxious beyond the possibility. How common this may be there is no way it thrives on secrecy enough cases are broth indicate that the pro-mall is more common supposed. Let a man wealth and prominence scanned for the record creation, perhaps due long repented of, and ten. If such a record blackmailer is ready course the only way to with defiant courage; way it was done in the AT THE CROSS Sunday the old story A driver sought to cross rapidly approaching precisely as though he that a train might be suit was about that have been expected. A citizen who now sits under his own vine and fig tree, being comfortably fixed with this world's goods, let his mind, the other day, revert back to the time he came here in 1873. He was then 20 years of age, and being embued with the spirit of adventure debated with himself whether to stay or "hit the grit." He decided to remain, and as he looks back at the half century's fleeting years, his opinion of this section's desirability as a place of residence has not changed. Picked a winner. A few days ago a man let his temper get the best of him and he gave another man what he called a "cussing." After it was all over and his irresponsibility cooled off he said he felt like thirty cents, and wanted to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in after him. He felt so cheap he said that if gasoline went to a cent a gallon he wouldn't get a smell. From new on he has separated himself from this belligerent mania, and is up with the lark, repeating three times a day his feeling better every way, and starts the day with song. Turn over on your side, Eddie! An inoffensive citizen says he accepted an invitation to view the wonderful production of oil upon a certain location, without "obligation to himself," and he avers that since his return he has been fed up on the possibilities to acquire riches early and late and then some. He ventures the assertion that while the he-man agents can talk a bird off a bush, the female of the species has him backed off the lot. If she happens to be a good looker, her persuasive volubility usually lands the prospect, even though he has doubts of being ushered into the pay dirt. Keep their fires burning. A man and his wife, both of whom were here recuperating their health, improved the shining hour by taking many excursion rides offered them by promoters, thereby viewing the scenery and getting the air. They studiously avoided the investments offered them, but never lost an opportunity to climb upon the hurricane deck of the sight-seeing jitney and be among those present. Soon their aforetime good health was regained and later they sought pastures A number of local men will be wearing daffodils in the lapels of their coats if the reports concerning an oil well proposition in Mexico turns out as they are expecting. They all say it's great. A young woman, pretty good looker, who works out, said to be wise, received a bid from a party of young folks the other day to "come along," and have a good time in the city. "We're all out for the joy and the jazz," gleefully said one of the males. "Come on, be a sport—your wings won't get singed very badly," he said in conclusion. The primrose path. POULTRYMEN PLAN SURVEY OF COUNTY The poultry department, region No. 1, of the California farm bureau federation, is seeking ways and means of bettering the poultrymen's market. One of the big problems of the poultrymen of southern California is that of marketing. California produces more eggs than she consumes, consequently this excess must be sold elsewhere or the egg market will quickly reach such a low point that the producers would be driven out of business. To successfully handle these eggs the best of marketing talent is required and judging from the great numbers of people entering the poultry business it is but a question of a little time until the poultrymen will all be forced to band together in order to most scientifically and satisfactorily market the great quantities of eggs. Coupled with the fact that the poultry industry is growing by leaps and bounds we have another problem to meet. In the past the eastern egg producers have not been effectively organized but at present they are making great strides forward and are placing upon the eastern market high class eggs with the results that California eggs are having much stronger competition than ever before. Realizing all these facts the poultry department of the farm bureau is working on these problems hoping to find the best way in which to solve them. Beyond all question of a doubt the right method of marketing is through co-operation, but before the majority of the poultrymen will win AT THE CROSS Sunday the old story A driver sought to cross rapidly approaching precisely as though he that a train might be sult was about that have been expected. The demolished, two of the pants killed, and the jured. It seems almost used to impress a lesson to of so familiar a form many and futile have tempts. Each success it chave thought himself others had failed, but Apparently faith in tha individual had been each instance. That there will be some grade crossings so longings exist, hardly is to Yet the records will most invariably such might have been ave either become absent terly reckless. For so refuse to grasp,the sim from these draw a coo There are blind cross those that do not afford track in both direction proach. The only logic take at such a crossing is nearing. The old exe ing "Stop! Look! should be forgotten The only time to drive way track is when tha the track is clear has ed. There is no crossi ly a trap that the truth may not be determined ordinary intelligence. GOING AFTER DELIVERY Special instructions received by Collector Rex Commissioner of Intl Blair directing him to warrant of distraint othe entire southern Cali and starting immediate is aimed at deliquents the warrants of distraited on any property tha sess. The order received Goodcell is an emergen A man and his wife, both of whom were here recuperating their health, improved the shining hour by taking many excursion rides offered them by promoters, thereby viewing the scenery and getting the air. They studiously avoided the investments offered them, but never lost an opportunity to climb upon the hurricane deck of the sight-seeing jitney and be among those present. Soon their aforetime good health was regained and later they sought pastures new. Making hay while the sun shines. A gent who has been doing a little figuring has come to the conclusion that heavy trucks, more especially those with trailers, should pay more tax for the privilege of using the public highways. Many paved roads are worn out before the interest upon the bonds is half paid. The interests of the taxpayers should be better safeguarded. Why should public highways be used at all by private concerns hauling freight over them, this man asks. He says an equable rate could be arrived at by taxing these freighters according to their capacity, or he goes further and advocates the construction of private roadways by the freight haulers, the same as railways do. Now, for the all-together! A movie fan says he cannot see why some people applaud the silent drama—cannot see where the kick comes in—and, according to this guy, it is like a person talking to himself. Getting the hand. A story told of a man, who had been approached to lease his land for oil development, he being offered an eighth royalty. The land owner hesitated, saying he believed he should get at least a sixteenth of the oil, the promoter readily agreeing and a lease making great strides forward and are placing upon the eastern market high class eggs with the results that California eggs are having much stronger competition than ever before. Realizing all these facts the poultry department of the farm bureau is working on these problems hoping to find the best way in which to solve them. Beyond all question of a doubt the right method of marketing is through co-operation, but before the majority of the poultrymen will in any co-operative it is first necessary to find just what the consensus of opinion is in regard to how such a concern should be organized, managed and what directions its activities should take. With the hope of obtaining valuable information from the poultrymen of southern California, the poultry department of region B of the farm bureau is going to carry on a survey. Answers from as many poultrymen as possible will be obtained to the questionnaires and the results compiled and studied. This questionnaire will not only deal with marketing problems but with general poultry problems as for example, incubation and brooding, feeding, housing, etc. It is felt that a great deal will be learned of poultrys problems and practices and of poultry problems and practices and ward with considerable interest to the completion of the poultry survey. DESPICABLE CRIME In some aspects, the crime of blackmail seems to be the most despicable on the entire list. The blackmaller of very necessity, must be of the lowest moral type. He is a coward always, although sometimes apparently bold in his demands. He works upon the fear of his victim, and he does not anticipate violent opposition. Some years ago there was a virile Special instructions received by Collector Rex Commissioner of Int'l Blair directing him to warrant of distraint owe the entire southern Californias unserved warrants is aimed at delinquents in the various collection delays in serving these suits in loss of revenue that this work be made the earliest date possible beginning on April 2, yr for a period of one more available field force to serve warrants for capturing those deputies audit income tax return deputies as may be detailed investigation by this. It is estimated that dollars of old taxes were during the drive. Colleges taxpayers who did to cal lat his office and mentions for payment before of distraint warrants in BUENA PARK BONDS SOLD BY $143 Bids were received for the supervisors for tha Buena Park school Bonds were sold to tha national bank for par, a and a premium of $143 Petition for the form tary district to be know Capistrano sanitary d regularly for hearing. ANAHEIM GAZETTE one act play built around the activities of a blackmailer. In this instance the victim was a woman who had not been guilty of wrong, but who through circumstances, had been made to appear as having been guilty. She was at mercy of a scoundrel who knew she would pay for having all knowledge of the episode suppressed. But when his demands had driven her to despair she confided in a friend, an honorable man. He arranged a meeting with the blackmailer, and finding that the fellow could not be won over to decency, killed him, to the great satisfaction of the audience. Considered in the abstract, this style of treatment might be considered severe. But the blackmailer is a dangerous and noxious parasite, quite beyond the possibility of reform. How common this form of crime may be there is no way of knowing, as it thrives on secrecy. Nevertheless, enough cases are brought to light to indicate that the practice of blackmail is more common than generally supposed. Let a man or woman attain wealth and prominence, and the past is scanned for the record of some indiscretion, perhaps due to youth, and long repented of, and almost forgotten. If such a record is found, the blackmailer is ready for action. Of course the only way to meet him is with defiant courage; that, and the way it was done in the play. AT THE CROSSING Sunday the old story was repeated. A driver sought to cross in front of a rapidly approaching train. He acted precisely as though he had no thought that a train might be there. The result was about that which might have been expected. The machine was ordered and election called May 6th, 1923. Warrants Nos. 10,47 and 10,442 were ordered cancelled. The chairman was authorized to approve bond on map of tract No. 394 and said map was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. The chairman was authorized to approve bond on map of tract No. 434. Map of tract No. 452 was ordered received and submitted to the city engineer of the city of Newport Beach. The chairman was authorized to approve bond on tract No. 33. Spraying license was denied E.W. Sittler. Petition of W.E. Anderson et al to vacate and abandon a portion of Orange street in the third road district, was granted. Petition for the formation of Chanticleer Manor lighting district was continued to April 3, at 10 a.m. Petition of Joe W. Skidmore et al, and W.A.Irvin et al for the vacation and abandonment of certain streets and alleys in the fifth road district, were continued to April 3, 1923, at 10 a.m. An appropriation of $200 was made in favor of the Orange County Choral union to be used for advertising Orange county. Order made March 30 transferring funds was cancelled. Grading and graveling of Yorba Linda boulevard, Ohio street, Mountain View avenue and Orchard Drive, was ordered accepted as completed by T.W.Oglesby, contractor. Ordinance No. 209 was regularly passed and adopted. The county auditor and county recorder were instructed to cancel certificate of sale No. 591, year 1921. All proceedings in the matter of the issuance and sale of Santa Ana school district bonds in the sum of $150,000. 440,089.56 for March, 1922, a gain of $1,633,224.41. Collector Goodcell said that a great deal of mail containing remittances for income taxes was still unopened, and that when these receipts were registered the figures would be materially increased. On the showing already made, the Los Angeles district leads all of the sixty-four internal revenue districts in the United States in percentage of increase. The collections of the Los Angeles district, for the first quarter of 1923 alone, equaled the combined total revenue collections for the entire year of 1922 of the states of Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Philippine islands, Alaska and South Dakota. The Los Angeles district's income tax receipts for the first quarter of 1923 were as great as the income tax receipts of Oregon for an entire year, three and one-half times as much as Delaware paid for the year 1922, and one and one-half times as much as the District of Columbia pays in a whole year. Ten counties make up the Los Angeles district. Sales tax receipts for March show an increase of 33 per cent over March of last year. The sales tax receipts more accurately reflect real business conditions than any other tax imposed by the government. SERIOUS SMASHUP What is said to be one of the worst automobile accidents of the year happened on Anaheim road between Long Beach and Santa Ana Saturday night at 7:30 o'clock. As a result of the accident a man and his wife are in the Long Beach hospital painfully injured, an unidentified woman is possibly ser- AT THE CROSSING Sunday the old story was repeated. A driver sought to cross in front of a rapidly approaching train. He acted precisely as though he had no thought that a train might be there. The result was about that which might have been expected. The machine was demolished, two of the three occupants killed, and the third badly injured. It seems almost useless to attempt to impress a lesson through citation of so familiar a form of disaster, so many and futile have been the attempts. Each successive victim seems to have thought himself immune. The others had failed, but he could not. Apparently faith in the lucky star of the individual had been implicit in each instance. That there will be accidents at the grade crossings so long as such crossings exist, hardly is to be doubted. Yet the records will show that almost invariably such an accident might have been avoided. Drivers either become absent minded or utterly reckless. For some reason they refuse to grasp the simplest facts and from these draw a conclusion. There are blind crossings, meaning those that do not afford a view of the track in both directions from the approach. The only logical attitude to take at such a crossing is that a train is nearing. The old exclamatory warning "Stop! Look! Listen!" never should be forgotten nor neglected. The only time to drive across a railway track is when the certainty that the track is clear has been established. There is no crossing so completely a trap that the truth on this point may not be determined by exercise of ordinary intelligence. GOING AFTER DELINQUENTS Special instructions have been received by Collector Rex Goodcell from Commissioner of Internal Revenue Blair directing him to inaugurate a warrant of distraint drive covering the entire southern California district and starting immediately. The drive is aimed at delinquent taxpayers and the warrants of distraint will be served on any property they may possess. The order received by Collector Goodcell is an emergency procedure Grading and graveling of Yorba Linda boulevard, Ohio street, Mountain View avenue and Orchard Drive, was ordered accepted as completed by T. W. Oglesby, contractor. Ordinance No. 209 was regularly passed and adopted. The county auditor and county recorder were instructed to cancel certificate of sale No. 591, year 1921. All proceedings in the matter of the issuance and sale of Santa Ana school district bonds in the sum of $150,000 were ordered rescinded, vacated and abandoned. WAHLBERG ADVISES USE OF SOIL AUGER "Never was the use of the soil auger more timely or more important than at the present time," said Harold E. Wahlberg, Orange county farm advisor, discussing agricultural conditions in this county. "The prolonged dry period of this season is presenting a soil moisture problem which was missing last year." Wahlberg continued. "The ground is drying out rapidly with the visitation of each desert wind, and unless proper moisture content is maintained the tree, or crop, will suffer." "Numerous soil borings made in various sections of Orange county disclose the fact that the winter precipitation has been insufficient." "A glance at the weather record shows that the rainfall to date is 1.96 inch short of normal, which is 8.72 inches. Last year's rainfall to date was 16.06, as compared with 6.76 this year." "It will be readily seen that the 10 inches difference between 1922 and 1923 will make the farmer sit up and take notice. The grain and bean farmers are quite discouraged, and unless relief comes shortly their crops will be problematical." "Observations and soil borings made on the lighter soils display a shortage of moisture where particular attention has not been given to winter irrigation. This condition has been particularly noticed where cover crops in citrus have been allowed to continue growth too late in the season, thus competing with the permanent tree roots." "The apple, walnut and citrus groves of the county are facing a common problem. It is important that a thorough investigation be made of the moisture condition of the root zone. SERIOUS SMASHUP What is said to be one of the worst automobile accidents of the year happened on Anaheim road between Long Beach and Santa Ana Saturday night at 7:30 o'clock. As a result of the accident a man and his wife are in the Long Beach hospital painfully injured, an unidentified woman is possibly seriously injured and has been taken to some unknown place; one automobile is lying, a total wreck, in a ditch and another car is badly damaged. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker, of Long Beach, were driving toward the beach city when their automobile was struck by a car driven by a man who gave his name as Harry Dawson. The car driven by Dawson was going to Huntington Beach. The Walker car turned over and rolled into a ditch at the side of the road, where it lies a mass of wreckage. Both Mr. Walker and his wife were taken to the hospital suffering from cuts and bruises. Both are painfully but not fatally injured. COUNTY BILLS FAVORED Salary of the probation officers of Orange county will be increased to $250 a month and he will be given two assistants at $150 and $75 a month respectively, if the senate feels as does the assembly toward Assemblyman C.D. Ball's bill. The bill was unanimously adopted by the assembly Thursday morning, according to an Associated Press dispatch. The law would increase the salary of R.R. Miller and of his assistant, Mrs. Nora Allen, while a second assistant would be provided at $75 a month. To date no opposition has developed in the senate and it is expected the bill will be adopted. Another bill permitting the supervisors of Orange county to care for abandoned cemeteries in the county, has been approved by the legislative branch, going to the upper house for final ratification. CONFISCATES AUTO In the first trial since general orders were issued last week by Sheriff Sam Jernigan to confiscate all cars found transporting liquor, a posse of officers headed by Deputy Sheriff Ed Special instructions have been received by Collector Rex Goodcell from Commissioner of Internal Revenue Blair directing him to inaugurate a warrant of distraint drive covering the entire southern California district and starting immediately. The drive is aimed at delinquent taxpayers and the warrants of distraint will be served on any property they may possess. The order received by Collector Goodcell is an emergency procedure and states that "information received in the bureau indicates that there are many unserved warrants for distraint in the various collection districts. As delay in serving these warrants results in loss of revenue, it is imperative that this work be made current at the earliest date possible. Therefore, beginning on April 2, you will assign, for a period of one month, your entire available field force to the work of serving warrants for distraint, excepting those deputies required to audit income tax returns, and such deputies as may be detailed for special investigation by this office." It is estimated that thousands of dollars of old taxes will be collected during the drive. Collector Goodcell urges taxpayers who are delinquent to call his office and make arrangements for payment before the serving of distraint warrants is started. BUENA PARK BONDS SOLD BY SUPERVISORS Bids were received and opened by the supervisors for the $60,000 issue of Buena Park school district bonds. Bonds were sold to the Citizens' National bank for par, accrued interest and a premium of $1436. Petition for the formation of a sanitary district to be known as San Juan Capistrano sanitary district came on regularly for hearing, and some was shortage of moisture where particular attention has not been given to winter irrigation. This condition has been particularly noticed where cover crops in citrus have been allowed to continue growth too late in the season, thus competing with the permanent tree roots. "The apple, walnut and citrus groves of the county are facing a common problem. It is important that a thorough investigation be made of the moisture condition of the root zone. "That means the use of the soil auger or a spade. Water penetration should be at least eight feet, for walnuts, and three feet for oranges, lemons, apples and other shallow rooted trees. "A series of soil moisture demonstrations is being planned by the agricultural extension service to be held in April. Moisture requirements for walnuts and citrus will be featured." ALL RECORDS BROKEN All records for revenue collections were thrown into discard by the receipts of the southern California district for March; also for the first quarter of the calendar year ending March 31, according to figures given out by Collector Goodcell. It places Los nAgeles at the head of all the districts in the United States. Total receipts for the quarter were $15,404,398.05, compared with $13,320,313.55 for the same period of 1922, a gain of $2,084,084.50. Total receipts for March were $11,846,950.84 as against $9,945,449.48 for March, 1922, a gain of $1,901,502.36. Income tax receipts for the first quarter ending March 31 were $13,005,059.58, compared with $10,802,507.65 for the corresponding period of 1922, a gain of $2,202,551.93. For March income tax receipts were $11,073,331.97, compared with $9. CONFISCATES AUTO In the first trial since general orders were issued last week by Sheriff Sam Jernigan to confiscate all cars found transporting liquor, a posse of officers headed by Deputy Sheriff Ed McClellan arrested six men at Stanton Sunday on charges of transporting liquor, driving while drunk and drunkenness. The six men arrested are: Timalio Senate, 50; Emile Rodriquez, 31; Teodolo Hermando, 26; Thomas Panerez, 33; Theadore Guerre, 20, and Alex Tarres, 19., all residents of Stanton. One automobile and nearly a score of pint bottles of whiskey were taken in the raid. One man, said to be the leader of the ring, is alleged to have had bottles in every pocket in his clothes, while another had bottles in a sack near his automobile. The automobile taken in the raid is the only one which was found transporting the liquor, officers claim, while the men arrested had other cars. Constables Joe Ryan and Jess Elliott assisted Deputy Sheriff McClellan in making the arrests. DR. THOMAS HEADS ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS Elected President at Regular Meeting Wednesday Night New officers of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county were elected at the annual meeting of that organization held at St. Ann's Inn Wednesday night. Although there was only a small attend- BIG SACRIFICE One of the best buys in Orange county. Orange and lemon grove, 8-9 years old. Worth at least $35,000. Must be sold to satisfy creditors. Get in your bid if you want a real snap. For further information write or phone 629 California Bldg. Los Angeles. 67443 FOUR-HOUR SERVICE Orderless Cleaning and Dying. Minor Valet Service Free. Men's Suits, Cleaned and Pressed, $1.00. We invite your patronage at our new plant. FULLERTON DYE WORKS 229 West Santa Fe Ave. Phone 6 Livingroom Furniture FACTORY DIRECT TO YOU Special 3-piece overstuffed set Chair Duvet Livingroom Furniture FACTORY DIRECT TO YOU Special 3-piece overstuffed set—Chair, Davenport aud Rocker. Low priced at $125. High-grade, substantially built for lifetime wear. ROYAL Upholstering Co. 1140-42 W. 16th St. Los Angeles Open evenings until 9 111 more cigarettes 24 for 15¢ ance enthusiasm is high and much interest was shown in the meeting. Dr. J. H. Thomas, of Olive, was elected president for the coming year to succeed J. L. Crumrine, of La Habra. L. F. Coburn, of Orange, was selected as vice-president. G. A. Rayburn, of Fullerton, was chosen to succeed J. C. Metzgar, of Santa Ana, as secretary-treasurer of the organization. Mr. Rayburn is secretary of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. E. C. Thomas, assistant traffic manager for the Pacific Electric, was the speaker of the evening. He spoke on the subject; "Looking on the Chamber of Commerce From the Outside." His talk was well received and many points of interest were presented. Good Buys in Renewed Used Cars We have a car for every man, woman or family who needs a car for business or pleasure. 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A matter, which has troubled the associated chamber of commerce for a number of years, was definitely settled with the raising of a fund of $100 by donations to which was added another $100 from the treasury of the organization to close the payment for an investigation of county activities made a number of years ago, which was declared to have been an unwarranted attack on county officials. An extensive investigation of the work of county officers was made and a lengthy report turned in by paid investigators. Later another investigation of the investigators was made and the first costly probe was found practically worthless, it was declared. Bills outstanding from this work were finally closed by the action of the meeting. Before adjourning the meeting, an invitation to hold the next meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at Tustin, April 25, was accepted. MISDIRECTED CHARITY If the Russians are expecting grain as news reports state, it looks as if the hour has arrived to cut off American free will offerings of grain to needy Russians. PUBLIC SALES We have purchased 122,000 pair U. S. Army Munson last shoes, sizes 5 1-2 to 12 which was the entire surplus stock of one of the largest U. S. Government shoe contractors. This snoe is guaranteed one hundred per cent solid leather, color dark tan, bellows tongue, dirt and water proof. The actual value of this shoe is $6.00. Owing to this tremendous buy we can offer same to the public at $2.95. Send correct size. Pay postman on delivery or send money order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money promptly upon request. National Bay State Shoe Company U. S. NOT CATSPAW Lloyd George still believes that the United States should pull the chestnuts out of the fire still raging in the old world. Before the war the English criticism of the United States was usually directed against our meddling with European affairs. But conditions change, likewise views.