oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-07

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,350 1919 174 404,500 26TH YEAR NO. 250 BERLIN GIVES PRESS SEEK 'WHITE' KNIGHT GANG MEMBERS Detectives Will Make Arrests of Kidnappers Who Flogged Youth. (By International News Service) "LOS ANGELES, June 7—Squads of detectives left the University police station today to make arrests of men alleged by the officers to be known as members of the "White King" gang, which early yesterday kidnapped and flogged Frank Sanceri, 21, after accusing him of attacking 13 year old Astra Jolley. The first two men the police sought to arrest have already been identified and named by Sanceri as having taken part in the flogging episode." Storms Fail To Halt New York Heat Wave NEW YORK, June 7.—Three freak storms failed to break New York's hot wave—and no immediate relief is in sight, the weather man said today. Several buildings were unroofed, trees uprooted and many windows smashed during the storms. Lightning killed a ten-year-old boy in New Jersey. Samuel Goldman, 65, was found dead from heat in his home in Elizabeth, N. J. There were six prostrations in New York. REPORT ON INDUSTRIES ACCEPTED RICH W CRUSI BY CA Oregon Tourist Between A Local Ga Mrs. B. Lowry, of Ore., is in the Anaheim today suffering from a leg and bad laceration evening in an unusual Mr. and Mrs. Lowry lists, are metoring down had driven into the North Lemon-st, to pay Arrow for the night. Mrs. Lowry had all standing in front of LOS ANGELES, June 7.—Squads of detectives left the University police station today to make arrests of men alleged by the officers to be known as members of the "White King" gang, which early yesterday kidnapped and flogged Frank Sanceri, 21, after accusing him of attacking 13 year old Astrea Jolley. The first two men the police sought to arrest have already been identified and named by Sanceri as having taken part in the flogging episode, the officers declared, and little difficulty was expected in finding them. Meanwhile District Attorney Asa Keyes termed the kidnaping "distinctly un-American," and launched an extensive probe of the entire affair. He also stated that the county grand jury will probably be called upon to investigate the "White Knight" organization. LOS ANGELES, June 7.—Several suspects were being trailed today by the police in their investigation of the flogging yesterday of Frank Sanceri, 21, by a band of "White Knights" organized for the asserted purpose of avenging womanhood and arrests are expected, the officers revealed. Sanceri, who was beaten on the top of Lookout Mountain, in Hollywood, was scheduled to be taken today to the home of Artesia Jolley, the 13-year-old girl he was alleged to have attacked several weeks ago, to confront the girl's father, T. W. Jolly. Sanceri said he could identify every one of the ten men who attacked him. Altho Sanceri told the officers he recognized the Jolley girl's father as one of the "White Knights." Mr. Jolly declared he did not leave his home any time Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. It was stated today at the rally one that the little girl, who was kidnapped and brutally mistreated by five men more than a month ago, is still in a serious condition and may never recover from the experience. FIRST ARRAIGNMENT IN NEW CITY HALL The first arraignment in the new city hall court room was held this afternoon when Dr. J. E. Waters appeared before Judge Brown to answer a charge of speeding in the 20 mile zone. He pleaded guilty and was fined $5. Judge Brown suggested since he was the first one to be arraigned in the new building that he be fined $25. Dr. Waters said in such case, he would answer that his trial be postponed until later. He said he was glad he had ever pulled a tooth for the judge. L. A. MAN KILLED: REPORT ON INDUSTRIES ACCEPTED The report of the Holding Committee, representing the Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Ass'n., was accepted at a meeting of local businessmen held last night at the C. of C. rooms under the auspices of the two organizations, and the committee was instructed to go ahead with its plans. The report covered three schemes by which to aid industries coming to Anaheim. One was to help concerns by alding in the sale of stock, another by giving them a bonus, a third by loaning money to be repaid later, with which to purchase sites. The two local organizations are cooperating and co-ordinating their efforts in the work of bringing industries to the city. The committee was appointed by President Roscoe Young and it will report again at the next meeting of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Ass'n., to be held on the third Monday of this month, June 18. C. J. Peeler, representing one of the concerns, was among those present. Peeler is trying to obtain John Cook's big tire factory building southwest of the city. ANAHEIM WAITRESS SUES RICH RANCHER An answer and cross complaint was filed today by Katherine A. Stoner against Earl O. Stoner. The former is a waitress in an Anaheim cafe. The latter owns a $20,000 ranch in Ventura county. She alleges cruelty. She tells how she remonstrated with him for alleged harbness to the cattle, he told her on one occasion he would give her some of it, meaning beat her. He objected, she declares to her taking the daughter to a physician to have the child's tonsils removed. He would revile her on many occasions when she was helping him do manual work on the farm. The woman asks divorce and $100 per month alimony. SPREAD DRAGNET FOR GIRL SLAYER CHICAGO, June 7.—Fifteen women, familiar with haunts of the underworld of this city, were being sought today and their movements of fear resulted. Mrs. B. Lowry, Ore., is in the Anahale today suffering from leg and bad laceration evening in an unusual Mr. and Mrs. Lowry lists, are motoring down had driven into the North Lemon-st, to pay Arrow for the night. Mrs. Lowry had all standing in front of her and near another car, band touched the start car, which had been led denily started and knotted to the floor, crowdied the other car, with its suits. She was taken to the Huddle ambulance and the sanitarium where she today as getting along. CLERK ROBS SENT TINY C (Ly International New LOS ANGELES, Jun.of taking $70 from man benefit of a crippled cl at Santa Barbara, Tony in the Santa Barbara pledged in the county by Deputy United St Henry Leamer. According to Lesme fessed he took 70 left Santa Barbara Children extracted a dollar from then destroyed the man the money to buy and Lesmer said. The au returned to its original refunded the money to children. NO ARRESTS YIELD BOMBING OF SACRAMENTO, Jun.rests had been made at today in connection with attempt made last night United Brethren Church dicited that they believing was the work of loc students who were in charges of alleged imnitions at the local high school by Rev. Oliver P. Harmlthe church. The bomb, which was black powder, exploded directly in front of the damage resulted. The church building w/the time of the explosion women in the congregation audience rushed for L. A. MAN KILLED; NECK ACROSS TRACK FREMONT, Neb., June 7.—F. S. Kendall of Los Angeles is dead here today as a result of being decapitated by a Northwestern train one mile west of the city. The man said he saw the man with his back across the track, but was unable to stop the train in time. BUILDING PERMITS W. Sander, repairs to residence at 603 West Center-st, cost $1000. H. P. Noll, repairs to residence at 520 No. Zeyn-st, cost $150. Hart Estate, alternation to office at 128 E. Center-st, cost $150. N. Maan, frame residence and garage, at 848 No. Clementine-st, cost $4500. THE THERMOMETER Maximum 69 l-2 at 2 p.m. Minimum 50 l-2 at 1 a.m. BLUNDERS In what way is this man violating business courtesy? The answer will be found on page four. SPREAD DRAGNET FOR GIRL SLAYER CHICAGO, June 7.—Fifteen women, familiar with haunts of the underworld of this city, were being sought today and their movements of Saturday night undergoing close scrutiny by police officials in the widespread search for the giggling girl who calmly shot down Richard Tesmer, before the eyes of his wife after she and her male companion had robbed the couple. Determine to punish the girl with death on the gallows was expressed by every official interested in the case. Mrs. Tesmer, still shaken by the shock she suffered when she saw her husband crumple at her feet with a bullet in his heart, was eager today to scrutinize the features of every girl taken by the police. Several who already have been taken before have been released, but she has partly identified the photograph of one girl. WISC. WETS WIN MADISON Wis., June 7.—The wets of Wisconsin assembly won the opening skirmish today in their fight for repeal of the state dry law when the Tucker repeal was engrossed by a vote of 47 to 45. Motion for immediate consideration was made, but the speaker ruled the vote of 47 to 39 was not sufficient to permit of suspension of the rules. A two thirds vote is necessary. The resolution went to the committee on revision. CAR GOES OVER BANK HILLSBORO, Ore., June 7.—Mrs. Marie Erickson, a widow of Portland, Ore., was instantly killed and three men were injured when an automobile in which they were riding, swerved off the highway and turned turtle over a bank near here today. The accident happened when Clarence S. Wood, driver of the car, attempted to avoid striking a machine driven by Roy Emmott of Hillaboro. Wood is in the hospital with painful leg and arm injuries. FEAR UPHEAVY YANGTSEE V PEKING, June 7.—Pressed here today that outrage in which Japanese of that city were forced fuge in the consulate and boat during an anti-Japan stration may result in a heaval in the Yangtsee foreign interests general. The dissolution of the cabinet has greatly complication arising from the bandit outrage. Additional details read from Chagas indicate that annes residents were placed plight. Unable to view from their refuges, they starvation. CHINESE CABIN RESIGNS AFTER WASHINGTON, June 7. Ignation of the Chinese caused by a row between dent of the republic and members who felt their being encroached on by the minister Schurman report state department today. Minister Schurman said believe the cabinet resigns affect the bandit situation giving foreign prisoners mains foreign prisoners. REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY lain Deale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 7th, 1923. ES FAR-REACHING GUARD RICH WOMAN CRUSHED BY CARS Oregon Tourist Squeezed Between Autos In Local Garage. Mrs. B. Lowry, of Grant's Pass, Gre., is in the Anaheim sanitarium today suffering from a broken right leg and bad laceration, sustained last evening in an unusual auto accident. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry, wealthy tourists, are motoring down the coast and had driven into the Myers garage on North Lemon-st, to park their Pierce-Arrow for the night. Mrs. Lowry had alighted, and was standing in front of their own car PRESIDENT URGES COURT OF JUSTICE (By George R. Holmes) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, June 7.—President Harding again today voiced his strong advocacy of America joining the international court of justice, set up under the League of Nations. In a letter to Bishop Thomas F. Gallor, president of the council of the Protestant Episcopal Church, the president declared his proposal was placed before the senate after "months of thought, study and conference" and that in his opinion America could make, "its largest feasible contribution to the stabilization of civilization" by adhering to the court's program. COUNTY'S HEALTH FINE, THANK YOU The May report of Dr. W. Leland Mitchell, County Health officer, shows that new cases of illness in the county are represented largely by ciphers. There was plenty of work, however, to keep the new off. 'TWIN WIVES' APPEAR FOR COLLINS Ball Player Held To Superior Court On Charge of Bigamy. Arm in arm and dressed like twins, each in a pinkish red hat of turban effect and black mantilla like gown, Richard P. Collins' wife and his later quasi wife today accompanied him into Justice J. B. Cox's court while the former Coast League ball player listened to the charges of bigamy preferred against him. Collins was held under bail of $1000 to appear in superior court at a date to be set later. When the hearing was finished Mrs. B. Lowry, of Grant's Pass, Ore., is in the Anaheim sanitarium today suffering from a broken right leg and bad laceration, sustained last evening in an unusual auto accident. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry, wealthy tourists, are motoring down the coast and had driven into the Myers garage on North Lemon-st, to park their Pierce-Arrow for the night. Mrs. Lowry had alighted, and was standing in front of their own car and hear another car, when her husband touched the starter. The Lowry car, which had been left in gear, suddenly started and knocked Mrs. Lowry to the floor, crowding her against the other car, with the painful results. She was taken to the clinic in the Huddle ambulance and from there to the sanitarium where she is reported today as getting along fairly well. CLERK ROBS MAIL SENT TINY CRIPPLES (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, June 7.—Accused of taking $70 from mail sent for the benefit of a crippled children's home at Santa Barbara, Tony Ruiz, a clerk in the Santa Barbara postoffice, was lodged in the county jail here today by Deputy United States Marshal Henry Leenner. According to Leenner, Ruiz confessed he took 70 letters from the Santa Barbara Children's Home mall, extracted a dollar from each one and then destroyed the mail. He used the money to buy an automobile, Leenner said. The automobile was returned to its original owner who refunded the money to the crippled children. NO ARRESTS YET IN BOMBING OF CHURCH SACRAMENTO, June 7.—No arrests had been made at an early hour today in connection with the abortive attempt made last night to bomb the United Brethren Church. Police indicated that they believed the bombing was the work of local high school students who were incensed over charges of alleged immoral conditions at the local high school brought by Rev. Oliver P. Harnish, pastor of the church. The bomb, which was made of black powder, exploded in the street directly in front of the church. No damage resulted. The church building was packed at the time of the explosion and several women in the congregation fainted as the audience rushed for the doors. FEAR UPHEAVAL IN YANGTSEE VALLEY PEKING, June 7.—Fear was ex- ACT QUICK If you want any extra copies of the attractively illustrated annual Just issued by The Plain Dealer They are going fast and will soon be gone FEAR UPHEAVAL IN YANGTSEE VALLEY PEKING, June 7.—Fear was expressed here today that the Changsha outrage in which Japanese residents of that city were forced to take refuge in the consulate and on a gunboat during an anti-Japanese demonstration may result in a general upheaval in the Yangtsee valley with foreign interests generally involved. The dissolution of the Chinese cabinet has greatly complicated the situation arising from the Shantung bandit outrage. Additional details reaching here from Chagas indicate that the Japanese residents were placed in a serious plight. Unable to venture forth from their refuges, they were near starvation. CHINESE CABINET RESIGNS AFTER ROW WASHINGTON, June 7.—The resignation of the Chinese cabinet was caused by a row between the president of the republic and cabinet members who felt their duties were being encroached on by the president Schurman reported to the state department today. Minister Schurman said he did not believe the cabinet resignation would affect the bandit situation or the negotiations over the release of the remaining foreign prisoners. PRIEST DIES IN AUTO ACCIDENT HELENA, Mont., June 7.—Father John J. Tracey, 55, of New York city former pastor of the cathedral of St. Helena here, and for many years professor in the Christian Brothers high school of Providence, R. I. was killed in an automobile accident on the Mount Road near here today. Father V. U. Leclair who accompanied Father Tracey was slightly injured. TOO MANY HUSBANDS SAN DIEGO, June 7.—Lois Garcia, 20 year old Mexican girl, was placed under arrest here today and held for investigation. An unnamed suitor, rejected after a three months' courtship during which he lavished expensive gifts on the girl sought revenge by complaining to the police she already had two husbands. CHAS. VOLKERS DEAD Charles P. Volkers, 65, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. H. Reed of Brea this morning. Mr. Volkers was a native of Illinois, but had been in California several years. His wife died here five years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. H. Reed of Brea, and a son, L. R. Volkers of Dennison, Ill. BASEBALL TODAY National New York ... 200 111 200—7 17 2 Chicago ... 001 302 12x—9 17 1 New York—Ryan J. Barnes and Snyder. Chicago—Alexander and O'Farrell. Brooklyn - Pittburg postponed. Rain. Boston ... 000 000 010—1 6 1 Cincinnati ... 010 000 01x—3 10 1 Boston—Geschger and O'Nell. Cincinnati—Rixey and Wingo. Philadelphia ... 000 000 00—4 1 St. Louis ... 000 000 00—1 7 0 Philadelphia—Ring and Hemline. St. Louis—Pfeffer and McCurdy. American Chicago-New York postponed. Rain. St. Louis ... 005 000 000—5 9 3 Philadelphia ... 301 300 01x—8 12 1 St. Louis—Wright and Root, and Severeld. Philadelphia — Uemiach, Ogden, Rommell and Pekins Bruggy. Cleveland ... 000 010 000—1 6 8 Boston ... 301 30x —7 1 0 Cleveland — Shante, Metever, Boone and O'Nell. Boston—Elmke and Devormer. Coast Seattle 0. Vernon 0. Seattle—Blake and Ritchie. Vernon—May and Hannah. BELIEVE SHIP LOST PERTH, Australia, June 7.—Wreckage from the British steamship Trevissa was picked up today, indicating that the vessel was lost. The vessel was last reported sinking in the Indian Ocean. The steamship Trevanna had reported by wireless she had arrived at the position where the Trevassa was last board from, but that no trace of the vessel nor the crew could be found. WIFE FILES COMPLAINT Ignacio Corrol of Placentia was taken to the County Jail on a telephone call to the sheriff's office, charged with disturbing the peace. Mrs. Antonia Corrol swore to the complaint, which accused Corrol of "threatening, truducing, quarring, challenging to fight and fighting." Mrs. John Poole of Garden Grove and Chester Samples of Anaheim are patients at the local sanitarium today. ACT QUICK If you want any extra copies of the attractively illustrated annual Just issued by The Plain Dealer They are going fast and will soon be gone WIRE IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was... 2,628 For Year 1920 was... 5,528 Today, Estimated at... 10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mail to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. WEATHER Fair, moderately cool tonight and Friday. Cloudy in morning. PRICE 2 CENTS GUARANTEES VIVES' R FOR NS Field To SuOn Charge my. sessed like twins, hat of turban stilla like gown, life and his later companied him x's court while gue bail player es of bigamy Collins was 00 to appear in date to be set lat- Pirates Active Off So. American Coast SAN FRANCISCO, June 7. That a state of piracy bordering on that which existed off the African coast many years ago, is now existent off the west coast of South America was the claim made here today by J. W. Miller, purser of the Japanese freighter, Ryokai Marn. Miller said pirate attacks had resulted in several fatalities on American, English, Italian and Japanese vessels. His vessel, he said, was attacked at Antofagasta and the boatswain killed before they were beaten off. The pirates he declared, hid in numerable small coves along the Chilean coast, swooping down at night in swift motor boats upon freighters anchored in the various harbors. LATESTOFFER WOULD FIX MAXIMUM Newest Reparations Proposaal Delivered to Washington Officials Today. WASHINGTON, June 7.—Germany's latest reparations offer, proposing to fix the maximum amount expected from her, and making farreaching guarantees as regards annual payments, was delivered to the state department today by Dr. Otto Wiedfeldt, the German ambassador, "for the information of the American government." The text of the German proposal follows: BANK IN S.F. SPRINGS IS THREATENED Angered by the failure of a contractor to pay their wages promptly, a crowd of 50 Mexicans surrounded the bank at Santa Fe Springs today and threatened a demonstration. Fearing serious developments, an emergency call was sent to the Los Angeles co sheriff's office and two office and two officers were rushed to the bank to restore order. The payments were delinquent, according to reports, and the contractor promised to meet the laborers at the bank today and give them their money. When the employer failed to appear at the appointed time the workers began shouting threats and crowded closer to the bank. CONFERENCE URGED UPON REPARATIONS (By David M. Church) I. N. S. Staff Correspondent LONDON, June 7—Germany's new reparations offer, delivered to the foreign office this afternoon, suggests a conference with the allies to fix the amount of reparations Germany must pay and the method of payment. German embassy officials predicted that if the offer was unacceptable the Cuno government at Berlin will resign. The note said if an international loan is impracticable, Germany is ready to substitute a system of annuities. Germany offers to guarantee receipts from the railroads setting aside for the reparations account 500,000,000 gold marks annually beginning July 1, 1927. The government promises to subject business, banking, industry, agriculture and traffic to a first mortgage levying a tax which will yield 500,000,000 gold marks annually. Customs and excise duties (on goods not necessities) are pledged and it is estimated these will bring about 200,000,000 gold marks annually beginning July 1, 1927. WASHINGTON, June 7—Germany's latest reparations offer, proposing to fix the maximum amount expected from her, and making far-reaching guarantees as regards annual payments, was delivered to the state department today by Dr. Otto Wiedfeldt, the German ambassador, "for the information of the American government." The text of the German proposal follows: "The German government after careful and conscientious examination expressed its sincere opinion as to what Germany is able to pay in reparations. The German government would not act honestly nor bring the problem nearer to its real solution. If it were to promise more than the German nation by exerting all of its powers, is in a position to fulfill. "Germany's capacity to pay, however, is a question of facts about which various opinions are possible. Germany does not fail to recognize that it is exceedingly difficult to achieve a reliable estimate. For this reason the German government proposed to accept the verdict of an impartial international body as regards the amount and mode of payments to be made. A more convincing proof of Germany's will to do reparations is unthinkable. "The German government is willing to prepare all material for a reliable judgment of Germany's state finances and to give all information desired on the economic resources. "The German government has contemplated floating large loans in order to pay the creditor nations large amounts of capital. So long as the floating of loans in large amounts proves impracticable the German government is also willing to agree to a system of annuities instead of sums of capital. "As the allied governments lay stress on receiving now already more detailed information as regards the choice and nature of guarantees contemplated by Germany, the German guarantees for the accomplishment of the final reparations plans: "(A)—State owned railways with all their constructions and assets to be severed from the other capital of state and to be converted into a separate state, and to be placed under separate administration. The state railways to issue gold bonds to be entered as a first lien on the separate estate bearing five per cent interest as after July 1, 1927, thus guaranteeing an annuity of 500,000,000 gold marks. "(B)—To guarantee a further annuity of 500,000,000 gold marks as after July 1, 1927, the German government will immediately call upon the entire German economic system i.e., the industries, banks, commerce traffic and agriculture to guarantee which, a firs lien amounting to ten billion gold marks will be secured." Germany offers to guarantee receipts from the railroads setting aside for the reparations account 500,000,000 gold marks annually beginning July 1, 1927. The government promises to subject business, banking, industry, agriculture and traffic to a first mortgage levying a tax which will yield 500,000,000 gold marks annually. Customs and excise duties (on goods not necessities) are pledged and it is estimated these will bring about 200,000,000 gold marks annually beginning July 1, 1927. The government promises to subject business, banking, industry, agriculture and traffic to a first mortgage levying a tax which will yield 500,000,000 gold marks annually. Customs and excise duties (on goods not necessities) are pledged and it is estimated these will bring about 200,000,000 gold marks annually. BELGIUM SET BACK BY FRENCH REFUSAL (By Frank H. Mason) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) BRUSSELS, June 7.—Impression prevailed in Belgian parliamentary circles today that Belgium received a setback in the Franco-Belgian conference as Premier Polocare of France refused to discuss the details of the Belgian reparations plan at this time. Bakken officials had hoped to canvass the plan thoroughly. It is learned from Belgian sources that Premier Polocare holds that the English must bear "partial moral responsibility" for Ruhr disorders. The French Premier was said to have told the Belgians that one word from London would be sufficient to cause the Germans to cease passive resistance in the Ruhr. So far the British government has refused to convey this hint to Berlin. Premier Polocare is understood to have rejected Belgian suggestions for concessions to get the English into reparations discussions. The Frenchman explain they see no practical advantage in sitting with the British in a reparations conference so long as Great Britain maintains the attitude she has held since January. Premier Polocare and his French colleagues departed for Paris at $:10 a.m. MT. VESUVIUS ACTIVE ROME, June 7.—Mount Vesuvius was reported today to be getting active. The state railways to issue gold bonds to be entered as a first lien on the separate estate bearing five per cent interest as after July 1, 1927, thus guaranteeing an annuity of 500,000,000 gold marks. "(B)—To guarantee a further annuity of 500,000,000 gold marks as after July 1, 1927, the German government will immediately call upon the entire German economic system i.e., the industries, banks, commerce traffic and agriculture to guarantee which, a first lien amounting to ten billion gold marks will be entered in the industrial, urban, rural and forest real estate of Germany. The annuities of 500,000,000 gold marks will either be raised in directly by universal taxation, comprising also other property, or directly only by the morgaged interests. (C)—Duties on taxable luxuries, tobacco, beer, wine and sugar, as well as the proceeds of the monopoly for the sale of spirits, are to be pawned as a guarantee for the annuities. The gross receipts of these taxes and duties amounting during the last years before the war to an average of approximately 800,000,000 marks have declined to one quarter of their value. But these receipts will, with the recuperation of German economies, rise automatically. "Lastly, the German government considers itself bound to lay stress on the following: "In such a large and complicated question decisive progress cannot be made except by oral intercourse at a conference. Germany's capacity to pay depends on the mode of solution of the entire problem. The methods of payment can only be agreed upon in direct conversation with those entitled to receive payment." "Germany acknowledges her obligation to pay reparations. The German government reiterates its request to call a conference in order to agree upon the best mode to fulfill this obligation."