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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19
Ashland, Ore, Thursday, June 10, '1s
THE OYSTERS AND THE TRUST.

A way to put one over" on the
trusts appears to be to encourage
the use of oysters. 1t has just been
announced by the chemistry bureau
of the department of agriculture
that all American oyster beds are to
be investigated, with view to re-
moving the prejudice against this ar
ticle of food as subject to contamina-
tion.
The oyster is a valuable item in
these cost-of-living times. 1t should
not be turned down by the squeam-
ish housewife without just cause.
Under modern methods of shipment
it should be available in every town
in the United States.
There are $4,000 people engaged
in the oyster business. Only a small
part of the available places for beds
are used. Cornering the produce
would be about like forming a trust
in the cabbage industry. Many of
the oyster growers work farming
half the year. Combining them to
raise prices would be fore than Sam
sons job of tying the foxes tails
together
The oyster was long regarded as
the poor mans beefsteak. Restau-
rants that would charge SO cents for
lamb, mutton or beef, and rs cents
for sirloin, would usually give a nu-
tritious oyster stew for 25 cents,
though the juicy bivalves must have
felt lonesome in some of them. A
well-buttered oyster stew has saline
tang as refreshing as a whiff of sea
air. Wit hno bones, gristle or refuse
fat, the consumer pays only for solid
nutriment.
DIR. Carl Alsberg, successor to DR.,
Wiley, says the consumer of oysters
runs less chance of mourning disease
than from raw milk or drinking
water. The proposed government in
spection should reduce the danger OF
infection practically to nothing. Sc
here's for oyster stew, when the next
month with an r comes along. May
the delicious bivalve not swim toe
solitary in his brimming bowl!
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19

shall not apply to appointments or
employments for services or work
to be performed for the city of New
York outside of the state of New
York; nor to temporary appoint
ment or employment for a specified
service or work where peculiar or
exceptional qualifications of scien-
tific, professional or educational
character are necessary. Prior to
such temporary appointment or en-
ployment evidence in writing shall
be furnished that the services or
work to be performed cannot be we'll
done by any citizen and actual resi-
dent of the state of New York who
can be discovered, and that nom
resident person proposed to be ap-
pointed or employed is generally
recognized as one possessing such
exceptional qualifications in a high
degree. No appointment or employ
ment under this section shall be valid
unless the consent of the mayor shall
be first obtained; and he may re-
quire the civil service commission to
pass upon the matter and certify
whether an appointment or employ
ment is necessary for lack of resi-
dent of the state of New York who
is competent. New York Evening
Post.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19

in selection of talent by the manage
ment. We are glad to see that a
'Medford day. is provided for
Everything should be done to encour-
age good feeling between this and
the communities down the valley and
a pleasant Chautauqua outing in our
splendid park will do much to foster
such feeling. The Ashland Chautau-
qua deserves the support of the en-
tire valley. 1t affords a cool, re-
freshing, edifying week to the people
and period of relaxation and intel
lectual culture necessary for good
health and moral and civic develop
ment.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19
No Work for Non-Residents,

Non-residents of the state of New
York will not be able to hold en-
ployment in any branch of the city
government after October l, 1913.
The board of aldermen passed an or
dinance providing for this on April
18th and handed it up to the mayor
for approval. The mayor returned
it without his approval or disapprov-
al on May 18th and it thus became a
law.
The ordinance is as follows:
mo person not a citizen and an
actual resident and dweller in good
faith in the state of New York shall
be eligible to appointment or en-
ployment in any of the departments
boards, bureaus of the government
of the city of New York.
ANY person who now is, or who
shall become after such appointment
of employment, a citizen, resident,
or dweller outside the state of New
York, shall thereby forfeit and shall
be removed from his said appoint
ment or employment.
"The provision of this ordinance
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19
CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM.

The program for the Chautauaua
course for 1913 is out. 1t consti-
tutes one of the best assemblies yet
booked. 1t is well patronized and
we'll printed and, shows great care
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH ROCUERTVERVALLEY?I

NOTE-Under this caption the
Tidings proposes to publish a series
of editorials, discussing the possibili-
ties, the advantages and hindrances
to the proper development of this
valley.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19
Shake Off Your rheumatism.

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. Try twenty-five cent
bottle of Chamberlain Liniment and
see how quickly your rheumatic
pains will disappear. Sold by all
dealers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19

A Frenchman has succeeded in
flying with an aeroplane driven by
flapping wings instead of a pro-
peller.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19

The United States last year i'm
ported 153, 100000 pounds of cocoa,
the greatest amount on record.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19

SO much for general causes which
effect depression throughout the
country But there are some spe-
ciric' indigenous to the locality,
which can be oercome. We will dis
cuss these in order of their impor-
tance as this series progresses.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-19

The PORTLAND EVENING TELE.
GRAM and Ashland Tidings one year,
$500.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-05

C. P. Ellingsen of Northern is
among the boosters attending the N.
NJ. D. A.
Special reductions on Cranes and
Writings box paper at Abercrombie's
for Saturday.
M. w. Knox of Nebish attended
the development meeting yesterday,
returning home today.
Mrs. Shannon of Grant Valley
was in the city Tuesday attending
to various business matters.
One of these days you ought to
- to Hakkerups and have your pic
ture taken.-Adv.
Mrs. w. Fl. Rice of town of Moth
ern was in the city Thursday ship
ping and calling on friends.
DR.. and Mrs. c. r. Sanborn left
last evening for the twin cities
where they will spend today.
Skating at the Roller Rink Sat-
urday afternoon and Evening this
week instead Of Sunday.
Thomas Mccain and E. H. Dea re-
turned this morning from a weeks
trip to Montana and Spokane.
Lester 4Achenbach returned yes
terday from the twin cities where he
has been visiting for several weeks
We still have a few sacks of sugar
awaiting your order for $5.35 spot
cash. Schmitt's Grocery.-Adv.
P. J. Seberger of St. Cloud, Mime
sofa, Is spending a few days in Be-
midji attending the N. M. D. meet
iLgs.
Matt Bazaar of Thief River Falls
is spending the day in the city on
a combined business and pleasure
visit.
Special reductions on Cranes and
Writings box paper at Abercrombie's
for Saturday.
Miss Sigma Anderson who has been
in Bemidji for some time, returned
TO her home in town of FROM We'd
nesday.
W. L. Greene of Ashland, Wiscon-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-05
About The City


<+<k X Xxx X Xxx X X
X LEST WE FORGET y
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That sending your Christmas par
cells early assures there speedy de-
livery. IT,
The women of the Presbyterian
church will hold their annual sale in
NE church, Friday, December 5.
That every item telephoned to the
society editor, adds interest to the
local page of the Pioneer and is ap-
preciated. Phone 81.
There is only two months more of
the Schroeder piano contest. Cut the
five vote coupon out of this paper
and save it for your favorite con-
testant. The race is growing close.
That hunters have five days after
the closing of the open season in
which to ship big game. Permission
after that time may be secured from
the game and fish commission.
To remember that the Hallowell
concert company is to appear in Be-
midi Sunday Evening at the Athle-
tic club theatre. They played TO
crowded houses in Bemidji a year
ago. Do not miss hearing them. Aus
pieces Athletic club.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-05

sin, is spending a short time in Be-
midi on a combined business and
pleasure trip.
John D. Kibbie of Margie, Mime
sofa, is in Bemidji as a delegate to
the Northern Minnesota Develop
ment Association. $685..
Special reductions on Cranes and
Writings box paper at Abercrombie's
for Saturday. e; r&.~. =, '>@"~
Basil Hannah left Wednesday, f, for
Crookston where he will spend a
couple of week visiting Ralph Kelley
and other friends.
Mrs. D. D. Miller and little daugh-
ter, will leave this evening for Chi
cago where she will visit for some
time with her mother
J. P. Foote of Crookston is among
the Northern Minnesota delegates
who are attending the meetings be-
irg held in this city.
G. D. Gerard of Nebish came to
Bemidji Wednesday to attend the
meeting of the N. M. D. A. He re-
turned to Nebish today.
George Erickson, editor of the
Spooner News arrived in the city last
evening to attend the N. NJ. D. A.
and to help boost his town.
Dance tonight at the city hall after
the basket ball game.-Adv.
J. E. Dade of Blackjack is among
the north line visitors who are
spending a short time in the city On
a business and pleasure visit.
e. S. Kimball Of Duluth is
among the business callers who are
attending the boosters meeting
which is being held in this city
c. L. Graham of Remer is among
the delegates from points along the
500 line VINO are attending the
N. M. D. A. meetings in this city.
Want three or four rooms furnish
ed or partly furnished for light
housekeeping; close in. News fore
man, Pioneer.-Adv.
Mrs. I. N. Clements and daughter,
Mrs. J. L. Herschy of Staples are
visiting Mrs. William Grant of
East Bemidji. They will remain for
some time.
Representative P. J. McGarry Of
Walker and Ed. Warren, of FEEDER
al dam were present at the conven-
ton yesterda returning to their home
last evening".
Best for clogged bowels, lazy liver
sour stomach, poor appetite, periodi-
cal headaches r. M. Tea.
Bankers Drnub Store-Adv. ...s
Albert Anderson, editor of the
Clearbrook Journal, is in Bemidji to-
day boosting Clearbrook and taking
an active interest in the meetings
being held here. .. All s..a
Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Sisler of Grand
Rapids, Minnesota, are guests at the
James French home while attending
the Northern Minnesota Develop
ment Association.
Corrects constipation. indigestion;
cleans the stomach, regulates the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-05

Colfax, Ia, Dec. 5.-The Citizens
State bank here. with deposits
amounting to almost 100000, was
closed on the order of the state audi
tor pending examination of its books.
r. M. Wheelock, the cashier, has
not been seen since Monday and ac.
cording to note turned over to au
thorities by his wife may be sui.
eide. The note read:
Dear Wife: This is my farewell
to you. BY the time you get this my
body will be in the Des Moines river.
I cannot stand the strain any longer
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-05
bowels, stops headaches-Holliste
r. M. Tea. 35c. Bankers Drug Store.

bowels, stops Observation-Disclosures
r. M. Tea. 35c. Bankers Drug Store
ADV.
! Mrs. Eaiser and her sister Mrs.
Demp Mohler of town. of Northern
| were in Bemidji Thursday attend
ing to business and doing some
Christmas shopping: - :. !; =
j. A. Jackson of; IL. International
Falls is visiting in Bemidji for sew
eral das, From here he will go to
Brainerd. He expects to BE away un-
til after Janaury list.
E. P. Step of Brainerd is anon
the business callers in Bemidji. Mr..
Step is taking an active interest in
the N. NJ. D. A. meetings being held
here =. J,
HOLSTERS R. M. Tea is the remedy
you need, when you don't feel sick
enough to be in bed, but not Well
enough to be happy. Bankers Drug
Store-Adv.
Effie Scener returned this morn
ing from Deer River where she has
spent several days visiting her bro
Their G. A. Mosher and friend, Mrs.
H. H. Parmeter.
Oscar Wicks of kelliher was in the
city today on business and while
here called at the Pioneer office and
renewed his subscription to the
Daily Pioneer for another year.
Why not make your children a
| birthday present of bank book from
the Northern National Bank? 1t will
encourage them to be thrifty and
teach a valuable lesson in economy
ADV.
F. w. Rhoda left this morning for
Long Prairie where he will remain
until tomorrow night on business.
While at Long Prairie Mr. Rhoda
will be the guests of friends and rel
atives -. Il
Mrs. S. Peterson, formerly of this
city but who has spent the summer
at Werner, is visiting friends in Be-
midi. Later on she expects to move
to Wilton, where she will spent the
winter. III
Among the northern Minnesota
boosters who arrived in Bemidji yes
terday afternoon to attend the CON
vsntion of the N. M. D. A. Was b..
c.. Kiley, editor of the Grand Rapids
Herald-Review.
E. M. Tschoepe, merchant at Ne
Ibish came to Bemidji Wednesday
and attended the meeting of the
Northern Minnesota Development
Association yesterday. He returned
to Nebish today. IL
John Norton of Big Falls, Mime
sofa, is in Bemidji transacting bust
ness and calling upon many of his
friends. While here Mr.. Norton is al
SO showing an interest in the Devel-
opment Association.
Walter Skinner of Pennington
Moose County, was in Bemidji yes
terday on combined business and
pleasure visit. Mr.. Skinner reports
road conditions between Bemidji and
Pennington poor and was forced to
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-05
Brinknan Theatre
Where Everyone Goes
NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS

The management reserves the right to
refuses admittance and refund pur-
chase price.
Evening performances at 7-Continu-
Gus. Program subject to change
without notice.
Physicians and other patrons expect
ing telephone calls should notify the
office or the usher who seats them.
Patrons will please take seats shown
by usher.
Stamping of feet. cat calls and whistl
ing strictly forbidden in this theatre.
Any person or persons under the influ-
ence of liquor will not be admitted
to theater.
All articles found in this theatre should
be left at the box Office where they
will be restored to the owner.
VT0HVTTT
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1913-02-19
Oct npc Sfib.

2emmeret til Dfoies' Sfib bar MI bngget, oe eli.
bet blen bpgget. Sfibet eieoes al ct Selifab al Ggnens
beofe Wi9no. Vennel % Gitriee bapoe aftier oct, og
Yaoies ielo bapoe anbragt fine Sparepenge oct. San
t9nfte paa ON life De Yen9e, ban m~ulignis funoe arpe
eiter fin 5aber, oiIoe tiuooe bam at fsbe belle Sfibet.
Sao bebsoeoe ban fun at gsre ct Bar beloige Heher,
og ban oiIoe bore Ell rig Wano.
San foIteoe ig ooer Sfibets 9pgning meo Den
iterlte Sner. San itoo tiolig op bper Wiorgen, men
boor tiolie ban enc itoo op, por Wara ohio oppe fer
ban og bopoe ct l9ffert gloaItio iaroiet. SUN %ipeioeoe
osiaa efter BAN ON @itenen men iergeoe for, at ban life
iaa benoe, iaa bum bar altio poa lit 0Grelie, naor ban
tom bieni.
%oies bopoe beItemt, at ban oiloe pare iiffer paa
benoes a9rliebeo. inben ban bite fin @enfgrIi9beo.
gette bar ct inrligt 8orise oper for en- apinoe ion 0ta.
ra, tbi bun piIbe life for aft Qer6en bie, at bun e-
iteoe BAN o~noerleoes emo iom en- grooer. 3om par
t%oobelig nof til at gsre aabenlpS Sur til Sallp aittrige
belle Sonmeren, og bun piloe gerne oriIle BAN og op-
Ggge bans 6orfGngeligbeo. Get bar BAN 9anife lnii.
lig at blioe flog paa benoe, TIL ifsnt Sollp bar en- brap
Yiee. bar bun BOG Ell feot aofette.
s Sftober bar Woies Yennels Sfib iGroigt til at
Iebe al Stabelen. 0eoies gif Ell Dag leB9s Stranoen
ianmen meo SalIp, iom ban bopoe bentet til &c. San
bar goot Sitmer, tbi alt meo Sfibet bar gaaet eiter
bans Sopeoe, oa iagoe triumierenoe: Set er oct inlf.
teite Glib, Der er bpgaet Der 80 gar."
.Ga, De er MI iaa %inobiloif, at De alto niener,
at 9eres egne @9s err Soaner," ioareoe SaIp.
.Sg ieg bopoe Dog baobet, at ies maatte sipe Sfi.
bet 9eres Napn."
Oct er eanife Iotteriigt. Sporfor life eipe bet
Nabn efter Wora2"
Oct biloe life pasie. Oct maa bare efter en- Ni.
ee, Der err 8ort l."
yY2en ieg bill life babe nit Gaon soelagt nleo ct
Glib, Der maafe itrafS Teller paa en- aIippe. Seq bill
babe en- euet aaptain til of fere oct Glib, Der ifaI bore
NIT Hobn."
Dette bar Dlofes' snrne Ernft, 90 ban bep Der.
for forn9rnet. Sort efter msote be Woro. Der oeiaa
taIte ON Nabnet. Seller life BUN piIoe I9ese tit Napn
til, men foreflos bet Noon, be babbe taIt ON oeres
Wornoom,: .arieI~.
Gette git Roies inb paa, 90 SaiIp iaeoe oa: Seq
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1913-02-19
Gn 9nrp.

Om ct por Gase ifuIoe Moies reiie, oe bog bar
ban oe Mara life fonimet binanoen nrrnlere. Deora par
bIeoen fIar oper fit Siertes 9iIftanb, men bun pasieoe
nse paa, at life andre fiji ct SnobIif ben.
On Dag iaeoe Moies bittert:
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1913-02-19
(Sortf9ttes.
Otto Snntfes Sfrilter
til meset neeiatte $riier.

Greens 8eroen, fSr $3.50 mn 80
Den ariitnes 9ip, fbr.$t.3O, mn 80
Siortens asrit. fsr $3.50, mn 80
grfenbIomiter, fsr $3.50, mn 80
grsb os SD9ro, fSr $1.35, mn 80
@Iaoe, 9iosiie, arbeibe, OF. 3O 80
Poa 8eiiefoo. fsr $3.50. mn 80
5orpanoIinserne Wrastbinb)
fsr $3.50, mn 41.1O
apoiteIen FanIus. fsr $3.50, m, 80
Susanoastsboe, fbr 81, nu $40
Disie uomcrteoe os neIfenbte -
ger er ale imuft 90 sobt inobumb-
ne / fomponeret 8in6. DpIaoet a
beernniet.
Dan. antb. BnbI. &oufe
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1913-02-19

3ette 0ren falote alt oct 9nentorlige hos 0ioieS
til Sioe, og ban gao zig til at bp9ge 2uitilotte. ga ban
tom blent, iaa ban, at Viara ligeiom 9amIe Gage bapoe
trablt meo at e~fterie bans hi. Gette 9i1eoe bar iao
biemligt og %bpggeligt, men ban bleo gonife folb, 6a ban
tGnfte paa, at bun Ell Dag piloe gere oct for en- anoeu
al aGrligbeo, oct, fom bun MI 9ioroe for BAN al Ben.
ifnb. Sin er M nont til at tage fig al mig, tPnfte ban,
o9 benoes Oroenions er iaa itGrf, at bun betro9ter alt
bullet 9si iom fit Butte, bun oiIoe gre oct ianme for
fin geoitefo6er.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
In Nemoriun

Among the good men who have been
builders in Birmingham the late Free
man b. Daniel of Avondale was one of
the successful ones, and his tragic
death March 10 caused loss to the
community. Mr.. Daniel was a graduate
Of Poughkeepsie Business college and
was well fitted for an active life. He
came to Birmingham from Selma in
1884 and bought property in Avon
dale before the place made any pre-
tensions to being town. He proved
his faith in the future of the district
by the zeal and earnestness with which
he entered into Its affairs.
By constant work and wise invest
ments, he accumulated goodly prop
erty. He began first in Birmingham in
the transfer business. later selling out
to Mr.. Trousdale. With Mr.. Harris,
now with Ben f. Roden Grocery COM
pany, he formed partnership and was
In the grocery trade on Twentieth
street until they sold out to Cheek a.
Hawkins. In 1888 he bought the drug
stock of Kinney & Grigg, but the out
door life appealed to him and in 1901
he began the manufacture of brick AMI
became quite we'll known in business
circles 1t was pride to him that many
Of the best buildings in the city con-
tained some of his product.
He had just completed a plant near
Corey and was soon TO have it in sue
cessful operation. He was Avondale S
second mayor His first term being from
1889 to 1891, and the people remember
ing the businesslike manner in which
he conducted the affairs of the town,
they again elected him in 1906 and he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
The Critic

The dramatic critic, as the average
play producer sees him, is an I'll man
nered scrbbler who "a INDUCES In idle
dreams of taking seriously, and (2) by
his malicious and Ill timed carpings fire.
auently compels the withdrawal of n
$4,000 musical comedy after the first
week The only time the dramatic critic
is really fine follow is just during that
first week, when the fate of the new
production hangs in the balance and the
advertising posters come forth with timid
little quotations from the reviewers, such
as ''stupendous,'' ''event of the century" ;"
audiences frantic with enthusiasm" said
quotations representing a drastic editing
of the reviewers original statements. To
any one who knows with how much
wretched dramatic stuff the critic has
to put up, how often he prefers to be
silent rather than cruel and how often
he will go out of his way to find kind
word for a play where that is possible.
this recurrent wall from the manager
who has missed giving the dear public
What it wants is more than tiresome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
DON'T TAKE CALOMEL
FOR LIVER TROUBLE!l
Have You Heard of the New constipa-
ton Remedy From Hot Springs,
Arkansas, That Thousands
Are JoyfuIIy Praising

Just go to your druggist today; say
1 want a 25 cent box of HOT SPRINGS
LIVER BUTTONS; use them as direct
ed and soon all your stomach, liver and
bowel trouble will be over
The great physicians in Hot Springs
prescribe them for constipation, slug
gish liver. indigestion, sick headache,
dizziness. blotchy and sallow SKIN and
they certainly are fine.
Take safe gentle. b1issful HOT
SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS for week.
They will tone up the liver thoroughly,
cleanse the bowels of poisonous accu-
mutations and make you eat better.
sleep better. work better
They are great for nervousness and
as body tonic. Postal brings free
sample from Hot Springs, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-13
DIPLOMAT AGAINST
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
John w. Foster Cites His
Observations in West
|OTHER NEW ISSUES
Saws Voters Become so Perplexed By
Numerous Subjects Submitted
That They Fail to Go to
the Polls

washington, April 12@(Special.) j
|nohn w. Foster, one of the most IA
|mous diplomats this country has ever
|nouncing woman suffrage He is
hgainst 1t on account of his personal
observation of the effects of women's
|Votes In the state of California Mr..
|uroster, who has been a leading figure
I'm the largest capitals of Europe, has
| this to say:
"I did not approve of the adoption
|of female suffrage In California, ard
III may add that, on the contrary, my
study of the subject, my intercourse
with it's people, and my careful read
ing OF the local press led me to the
|oonviction that the amendment of the
state constitution comforting the fran
chise on women was a serious error
and that so far in actual practice is not
|proving an unmxed blessing to the
state, counties and municipalities. The
amendment was adopted by minority
OF the legal voters. I met many women
who were opposed to it and quite a
number who since Its adoption have
never gone to the polls. Some towns
Formerly dry have, since the granting
III ltJi&le odliio6ts NOeto thNAAioCiNl Ga
wet
"The same progressive influence
which has given the state female suf-
frage has brought into action the ini-
tiative, referendum, and recall and they
are having their effect in perplexing
the average citizen and wearying him
over the multifarious political duties
VI hich he is called upon to discharge
"The week before l left one OF the
scities' of 1000 or 5000 Inhabitants,
which constitutes a suburb of Los
Angeles, held an election to decide upon
various schemes referred to the voters
by the city council, involving the acqui-
sition of parking ground, extensive
school improvements and other matters
5nvolving the wellbeing of the COM
munity Most of these measures We're
approved by the voters, but they all
failed of ratification because consider
ably more than one-half of the elector-
ate abstained from voting.
"The conclusion reached during my
four months stay In California was
that it would be wise for the older
states of our union to await the result