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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-09-23
DISTRICT FAIR OPENS
THIS AFTERNOON
Continued from page one.)

gys are in charge of the Hermiston
booth which shows products raised
upon the Umatilla project.
Stanfield's display this year in
cludes products from the Meadows as
we'll as from the Furnish project. G..
L. Hurd. president of the fair board.
will have supervision of the Stanfeld
booth.
The Milton -Freewater booth this
year is in reality Milton affair
though the sign above the exhibit
reads Milton -Freewater" The work
has been done wholly by Milton peo-
pie and they have a good display. T.
Beardsley, F. f. Cockburn Fred
Parr, r. Frazier and Lee Berry are
looking after the booth.
One of the best local booths is that
of the Pendleton planning mill. The
exhibit demonstrates the high grade
of work done at the planning mill and
the wide variety of things manufac-
tured there.
The PendletOn Iron works displays
a feed chopper and other articles
manufactured at their plant on Alta
street.
Mark Patton has a Roundup pen
nant booth that is nicely decorated,
and along with it an exhibit of grain
that is an attraction.
The art room this year is managed
h,. MrS Iaccia Shnltz
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-09-23
Band Concerts Daily.

AS in the past the fair band will
render concerts each afternoon and
evening of the week. The following
is the program for tomorrow after
noon:
March-Greater Portland. DeCaprio
Overture-Masaniello .... Auber
Reverie-The Roses Honeymoon.
............... Bratton
Manufactures La CZarine. &. Game
Selection-Alma. Yer .Yuo dee Leve
Manana Chilian Dance ... Misserd
Intermezzo-Passa .... Griegg
Waltz-Il Bacio ............ Arditi
Selection-Prince of Pilsen. .Luders
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
To My Patrons

For your kind patronage
since | embarked in business
in Extra, / most cordially
thank you one and all. As
the new year has come, the
necessity for cash is very
great and l would therefore
thank you to call and settle
your account if you owe us.
JUHL PHIL1PsEN
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Hereford Calves

I am Offering some very highly
bred young Hereford cattle weigh
Ing from FIVE to seven hundred
pounds each for sale. They will
please you and the prices are right.
f. r. Mclaughlin,
Manning, Ia, Rt,5.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
For Sale

Cheap, Two fine Guernsey Bull
Calves ready for service. Sired by
half brother to Dairy Maid of Pine
hurst, iowa's greatest milk COW.
If John g. Thopasen,
Hazelhurst, Guernsey Farm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

A very animated discussion was
held on our streets Friday. Being
of a religious nature, of course all
participants were right in their
deductions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Master George Spoo is in very
serious condition with lung fever
at the home of his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ere Anders.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

The city equipment appears to be
to blame for such a heavy loss in
the Gillette fire at Atlantic two
weeks ago and not the fire fighters.
How are We fixed in Extra?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

The Manning Creamery started
off last week with G. 81. Rienhoidt
az Prosident and 81. A. Sweger as
Vice President and Manager. The
prospects are certainly bright for
good business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Taken Up

A stray bay mare pony weighing
about seven or eight hundred
pounds, was taken up on nay pre-
mises. Owner can have Same by
proving property and paying for
this notice.
Nels Madsen,
Extra, H., Route 5.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Notice To My Friends

Hating decided to make Des
MOines any future home after.
March LIST Il ,CiIZ sell all hats
and trimmings bezO,v cost
from 7lOsC until March Isf.
Ma,s,'isae Jensen, MilZiner.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. James Berthelson moved his
family and effects to Bowermon,
North Dakota last week. Mr.. Ber-
thelson is young mau and full of
energy and he is moving to good
state.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

The sews offered for sale next
Thursday, March 7th at the Oakfeld
Center Stock Farm are exceptional
ly fine animals aud are worth all
you win have to pay for them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Ed Benton, Chris Jacobson, We'll
helm Rudolph and Miss Quist each
bought a Free Sewing Machine at
P. M. Christensen's last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

1t will be relief to lay aside the
old winter hat. 1t will be delight
to select one of the charming early
spring styles from E. D. Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

The News Telegraph seems to be
opposed to Roosevelt and Cummius
and Holden and-well that's enough
for once.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Heusley nov-
ed to his father's farm, west of the
depot, this week. The farm was
formerly occupied by J. Santec.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Nels c. Jensen's SOW sale next
Thursday, March 7th will be an OPP
portuuity for you to infuse new
blood in your herds.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mrs. Perry Norton arrived here
the latter port of last week from her
home in Canada to visit her mother,
Mrs. Mike Metz for few weeks. Mrs.
Norton will be remembered here as
Miss Rose Metz, formerly of this
city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

There was dance last Friday eve.
ming in the K. of P. Hall. A large
crowd attended and all report a
fine time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

ROthschild d, McCaustZa,as
Co.. Grain and Seeds, MiyZ
Feed and OIL Neal tilL March
2Sth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Paige moved
to Greeley township from Atlantic
where be will take charge of his
parents farm the coming year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Miss Edna johnson of Audubon
visited from Thursday until Satur-
day with her friend, Ellowene Dim
mick.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

S. W. Donaldson, son of o. g.
Donaldson was over from Extra a
couple of days the last ofthe week
to help bis father pack up ready TO
move to Delaware County the first
of the week.-Anita Correspondence
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. Frank B. Heath and family
moved their household goods from
the old Clure residence into the
Dimick property north of the Chris
tan Science Church, this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Little Ronald, the youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Basham, lies
very i'll at his home in this city with
blood poison in his leg, being affect.
ed from the ankle to the knee.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

The millinery of spring is more
beautiful than ever before. So cay
those who have seen the display at
E. d. Cotton's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. Otto Born of North Dakota 10
visiting friends here now. Mr.. Born
was born here and has numerous
acquaintances who delight to sh axe
his hand
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

John Bennett of Guthrie Center
visited from Saturday until Tues
day with his mother, Mrs. Nancy
Bennett and sister, Mrs. Frank Hunt
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. Arthur Heath of Whiting, la.
brother OF Mr.. Hiram Heath of this
city and who was a resident here
twenty years, is in Extra for a few
days trying to renew acquaintance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

A real panther hunt was partici-
pated in by forty men near Ham.
burg, Iowa where he had been seen
recently butt panther was seen
nix.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mics Minerva Rabson is filing
the position of Mrs. Doll Spoo as
central girl, while the latter is car
ing for her sou, who is very low
with lung fever.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

''Fleck" Hog Remedy and Worm
Powder, Stock Remedy and Poultry
Powder at
Nels Hansen's,
Prescription Druggist,
Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Young aud
children, Messrs. Charles Herrick
and Gail McClain spent Sunday at
the Dwight West home, north of
THE city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Circular and Cross-Cut Saws
gumncd at the Extra Auto & Ma
chine Wks. IF
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Hats and Trimmings belc 20
cost at the IT. Je,.se,, Null
merry Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mrs. Niels Nelson returned to her
home in this city Saturday from
kimballton where she visited since
Wednesday at the home of his
brother and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Notice

To all knowing themselves in
debted to me, please call and settle
at once.
Maurine Jensen, Milliner.
Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

If your orchard disappoints you,
having too many early apples that
just rot, waste get reliable winter
apple trees true to name, of W. NJ.
Bomberger, Harlan, Iowa. f29
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Messrs. Glenn Scott and Thomas
Goodwin and the Misses Bertha
Young and Laura West attended
the play, "My Wife's Family" In
this city last Thursday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

The first modes in early spring
millinery are being shown by E. D.
Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Sharon Caucus

The electors Of Sharon township
will meet at Csnter School Heuse NJ
1880 P. NJ. Wednesday, March 9Th. A
full attendance 10 desired.
o. Fl. Jacobson, Chairman,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Monday, March 4th

l will start my class in Dress
making.
pd Mrs. John B. Conrrardy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Carpet Weaving

If you want good rug or carpet
woven please call on Mrs. Mike Har.
ned, Kickapoo Park or phone 10.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Little Ethel, the youngest daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Oluf Jensen ia
reported to be much worse at this
writing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mrs. Cor iinier lies very i'll at her
home in this city with appendicitis.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

D. E. Stranger OF Atlantic was in
our city Tuesday on business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Quick-handy nursery catalogue.
list by return mail free. Send W
NJ. Bombergsr, Harlan, la.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Miss Irene Porter quit working
at the Park Hotel last week and
Miss Mable Griffin now file the po-
sition.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Miss Louise Fallen &C h midi return.
ed to her home in Portsmouth Iowa
lest week from visit in Texas with
her sister, Mrs: William Do@np.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Miss Mabel Bush departed yes
terday for her home in Bonesteel,
South Dakota, after spending the
winter here with her uncles, the
Patty Brothers and cousins, Henry
and Lena Busb.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Take advantage Of the Big
Closing OsCt Sale at the III.
Jensen Mizlisaer Store. Eye,u-
thing goes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Miss Edith Rucker of Audubon
has leased the Lusk house at Logan
Iowa and will take possession March
first.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Ed Young, Thomas Coglon and
E. B. Perry all obeyed the summons
to Court and took the train north
Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Little Ruth Peternan is improv-
ing rapidly from her recent illness
which her many friends will be
GLAD to hear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mrs. John Baumgartner is quite
i'll at her home in THE city, being
confned to her bed most of the
time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Your Shoes Repaired neat
w and promptly at COtfO,a's
Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Benton Jensen returned to his
home In this city last Saturday for
visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Jensen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. Conrad Schwab departed last
Friday for Dunlap, Iowa where he
will be employed the coming sum-
mer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Miss Erma, daughter of Franz
Basham and wife, is recovering
from severe attack OF lung fever.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

The Misses Dollie and Lydia An
ciaux departed yesterday for Color.
ado. Their uncle, Mark Curtis ac-
companied them for a short visit
after which he will return to his
home in Oregon,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

De Erede Kvinder i Extra OF
Omegn som sento mig en- hilsenog
ct Kort under min Sygdom Allan.
tic dem bringer jeg min Hjerteligste
tax.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Big Closing Out Sale at the
II. Jensen Millinery Store ttLI
first Of March.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Danish Lutheran Church
Services Sunday Mar. Bird at 1890
q. m.
Sunday School at $50 a. NJ.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

At once book your ORD er with W
n. Bomberger, Harlan. Iowa, for
grapevines, strawberry. raspberry,
large fancy gooseberry, new fancy
currants, improved standard black
berry plants. f29
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

All Hats and Iri,,as,si,aas
belO,U cost from aa0,U until
March list. Manriaae Jensen,
Miss Coda Watterson returned
home last week from a visit in Om-
aha with her brothers, Arthur and
Herbert.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. Oluf Jensen had large dis
play of pastry goods en- his counter
Saturday which met ready sale.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Mrs. L. P. Chris tensen.

Sow Sale next Thursday, March 7th,
AZ head of as desirable sows as any
nam could wish for or that was
ever offered under canvas. They
must be seen to be appreciated.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr. p. K. Jensen returned home
Thursday morning and j. b. J..
Lohner and wife returned home
Thursday afternoon from Omaha
where they had been to attend the
Automobile Exhibition.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29
Shoe Repairing

For any kind of shoe repairing
see
Hans Miller
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. A. 6. Wolf of Ardmore, South
Dakota was visiting his old friend,
Mr.. George Guernsey last Thursday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Remember the date, Thursday,
March 7th, at Nels e. Jensen's, Eve
miles west of Extra at 1000 a. -.
II Yearlings, IL Fall Yearliags, 20
Spring Gilts. No man can make q
mistake in purchasing one or more
of those fine COWS. The increase
will pay for the sow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Senator Kenyon delivered a fiery
address in the Senate in favor of the
dollar-a-day Pension Bill.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

kIAS(
$685. 26{Ial{ssRR
Mr.. Conrad Schwab departed last
Friday for Dunlap, Iowa where he
will be employed the coming sum
| mer.
Ed Young, Thomas Coglon and
E. b. Perry all obeyed the SUNNI ons
to Court and took the train north
Tuesday.
Little Ruth Peterman is improv.
ing rapidly from her recent illness
which her many friends will be
&laQ 10 near.
Quick-handy nursery catalogue
list by return mail free. Send W.
M. Bombergsr, Harlan, Ia.
The millinery of spring is more
beautiful than ever before. So cay
those who have seen the display at
E. d. Cotton's.
Ed Benton, Chris Jacobson, Wei
helm Rudolph and Miss Quist each
bought Free Sewing Machine at
P. M. Christensen's last week.
John Bennett of Guthrie Center
visited from Saturday until Tues.
day with his mother, Mrs. Nancy
Bennett and sister, Mrs. Frank Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Young aud
children, Messrs. Charles Herrick
and Gail McCiain spent Sunday at
the Dwight West home, north of
THE city.
Mr.. Otto Born of North Dakota 10
visiting friends here now. Mr.. Born
was born here and has numerous
acquaintance who delight to shake
his hand.
Big Closing Out Sale at the
II. Jensen, Millinery Store ttZl
first Of March.
At once book your ORD er with W
n. Bomberger, Harlan. Iowa, for
grapevines, strawberry. raspberry,
large fancy gooseberry, new fancy
currants, improved standard black.
berry plants. f29
The Misses Dollie aud Lydia An
ciaux departed yesterday for Color.
ado. Their uncle, Mark Curtis &C.
! companied them for short visit
after which he will return to his
home in Oregon.
Mr.. p. K. Jensen returned home
Thursday morning and ]. b. J
Lohner and wife returned home
Thursday afternoon from Omahs
where they had been to attend the
Automobile Exhibition.
De Erede Kvinder Extra or
Omegn som sento mig en- hilsenoe
ct Kort under min Sygdom Allan
tic dem bringer jeg min Hjerteligst
tax.
Mrs. L. P. Christensen.
! Nels q. Jensen will offer athis fin,
Sow Sale next Thursday, March 7th
AZ head of as desirable sows as any
nam could wish for or that val
ever offered under canvas. They
must be seen to be appreciated.
Remember the date, Thursday
March 7th, at Nels e. Jensen's, five
miles west of Extra at 1000 a. -
IL Yearlings, IL Fall Yearliags, 2
Spring Gilts. No man can make ,
mistake in purchasing one or NOR
of those fine COWS. The increas,
will pay for the sow.
Mr.. Clyde Dimick has hired to tn
Fullerton Lumber Company for on
year and com menced his duties las
week. Clyde will commence wher'
Andrew Larson quit and will salts
fly the patrons of the yard az well O.
better than any young man ia Extra
He was born near Extra and nov
lives in the city. He has had good
business training and is courteous
to all.
t7E
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Shoes Repaired by James
Smith, the Shoe Make. IN E.
ID. COttO,a's Store.
Mr.. Walter Marietta returned
home Tuesday from business trip
out of town.
The Z. & N. W. Ry. Co. has in
creased its force at Boone and added
$4,000. to its monthly pay roll.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

Mr.. Clyde Dimick has hired to tho
Fullerton Lumber Company for one
year and com tnenced his duties last
week. Clyde will commence where
Andrew Larson quit and will satis-
fly the patrons of the yard as well or
better than any young man ia Extra.
He was born near Extra and now
lives in the city. He has had good
business training and is courteous
to all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-02-29

I neat Senator Kenyon delivered fiery
OtfO,is address in the Senate in favor of the
dollar-a-day Pension Bill.
. vas in Mr.. A. 6. Wolf of Ardmore, South
IA Dakota was visiting his old friend,
Mr.. George Guer nsey last Thursday.
Miss Erma, daughter of Frank
Basham and wife, is recovering
il Satur- e--1eN = .1.s 'e'-
ne Dim Miss Edith Rucker of Audubon
has leased the Lusk house at Logan
Iowa and will taxi possession March
:. eSs first.
eport Little Ethel the youngest daugh.
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Oluf Jensen is
reported to be much worse at this
writing.
enough Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Paige moved
to Greeley township from Atlantic
where be will take charge of his
. 80. parents farm the coming year.
parents, real panther hunt was partici-
pated in by forty men near Ham.
burg, Iowa where he had been seen
os ~. recently butthe panther was seen
rm was
tee Little Ronald, the youngest son
;sa A., of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Basham, lies
daI;ah. very i'll at his home in this city with
- aarl, blood poison in his leg. being affect
ed from the ankle to the knee.
eu. Mr.. Frank B. Heath aud family
moved their household goods from
= - the old Clure residence into the
~ low Dimick property north of the Chris
tian Science Church, this week.
Mr.. Arthur Heath of Whiting, Ia.
y. w. brother of Mr.. Hiram Heath of this
city and who was resident here
twenty years, is in Extra for few
"a 90 ~ days trying to renew acquaintances.
Miss Mabel Bush departed yes
terday for her home in Bonesteel,
Cd South Dakota, after spending the
at 1920 winter here with her uncles, the
Patty Brothers and cousins, Henry
i. and Lena Bush.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-28
IGAYNOR KNOCKS
G. WASHINGTON
General Impression Largely
Mythical-Swore a Little
and Had had Teeth

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.--paughters Of
the American Revolution, and sons Of
the Cincinnati arise! Take arms In
defense OF the nations greatest hero
ard popular idol. the father OF his
country! Here Is the latest slir 70
he cast upon his fair name, and by no
less prolific a shatterer OF idols than
the Hon. William J. Gaynor. mayor of
New York, friend of Epectltus. and
enemy OF DIR. Parkhurst.
The general impression OF Wash
ingion 10 largely mythical. We think
Of him as good man. who told the
exact truth always, and who never
got angry. This is all In the main
true. but as matter of fact he was
OF warm blood and prone to passion.
He is even known TO have sworn like
trooper at times. And his face was
pltted: and he had bad teeth, and
other physical imperfections"
Gaynors comments on washington
are included In criticism OF a book,
washington and Lincoln" written by
Brooklyn minister. The mayor says
further that Washington was not the
equal In knowledge OF history, eco
romics and government Of the men
who surrounded him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-28
IT'S THIS JOB OR NOTHING
FOR ME-. SAYS CROCL


get for the first year. Then l asked
for the buEz-wagonsi and began work
on my mounted squad. The estima-
tors were surprised. They looked for
padding in my budget, but con-
vinced them that knew what want
ed TO do, and I got my 'buzz-wagops'
and some OF the mcn l asked for.
Nov. under the present system,
wherein the old commissioner makes
up the budget for the first year of the
new commissioners term, the new
man who comes In with plans OF his
own is bound to feel that he can do
nothing for whole year--until he
can get money to carry ont his de-
sires for the department. I don't
envy a man his first year on the job.
under that condition.
II think that the department Is now
IN good shape. I'm tot going 10 ask
for many improvements next spring
merely enough money for horse barns
and enough additions to the force to
keep II in proportion TO the city's
growth. We've got 10 have better ac-
commodations for the horses OF the
mounted squad. New barns would be
an economy In the long run.
There are 932 splendid men in this
department. believe that 800 OF
them would gladly stand on their
heads, IL | gave the order and they
found themselves physically able
There may be 80 who don't like me
very well, but II there are. | don't
know IT. haven't heard any com
plant. I've tried TO instill the proper
spirit, and. perhaps, you may have
noticed that the men are courteous
and are trying hard to treat the pub
lie well. I'd like II II there we're more
money for some OF them. There are
captains who have spent their lives
In the department who could get
$4,000 or $4,000 in business. I wish
/ had some OF them in my plant"