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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08
REAL ESTATE
TRANSACTIONS
Entered Of Record Oct. 6, 1913,
from 1880 a. m. TO 4:30 p. m.

from 1880 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.
Masakiehi Tari and VT TO r Ma
kaLSu VI
II Maisaka to Maya Boota .... en-
James w Kershner to Ada NJ
Kershner :. -. :. ........ ReyPA
| ] p Looney adv E C Winston. .Attchmt
Chang Kau to Hu Kwong .-..... ID
Cecil Brown TT to / Yamada -. d
John Lennox and VT TO First
Amer Saws & Tr Co Of Hawaii
Ltd 49,. ....... :...-..... M
Sam Namokueha and WI to Kane
ohe Rice Mill Co Ltd ......... D
Grace d Sedgwiek to S Fox. Rel
William Git to All Lee .... L
Jitsutaro Fukamoto to Geo c
Beckleyi .. -, ...........-... I'm
Emilia Perry widow to Antoine
Joseph ct al :. .............. DA
A p Lederer and WI TO James A
H L Kerr to James A Thompson
.....-..-. -farhel
Entered of Record Oct. z, 1918,
from $3.50 a. m. to 1880 q. m.
Nellie Spite and hsb to Elizabeth
X Meyer =. ...... ID
M Kanakogi to X Hongo ...... CM
Kaoi and lsb to ] NJ Gouyea Jr.. M
T IwaIuoto to John S Medeiros. :. CM
S N Waiwaiole to S Sakata 49,. L
M Kanokogi to Volcano Stables
& Transprtn Co Ltd :. ....... en-
Goya to Won Hamm- Young Co
LtQ h......-,.'. - :. I'm
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08
DIED

LADD-At the residence in Pauoa
Honolulu, Oct. Z, 1918, Mrs. Sam
Ladd, native of Honolulu, aged AZ
years.
Funeral from the family resi-
dence this afternoon in the Nuuanu
cemetery
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08

IT, Sc gciug tugbcat .Gatnn was
passed through the Gatun locks-the
frs vessel to be put through the Pa
Mans Canal.
A girl VAS arrested in Portland, Or
egc1 fl" carrying a revolver en- her
ankle---rresunabIy concealed Ey her
silk stockings. .z-..z- T.. .s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08
NOTICE.

Joe. ]. Medeiros is no longer in our
employ.
MccHEsNEY COFFEE CO.,
16 Merchant st.
556s-St
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08

Prince Albert King Georges sec.
ond son, has joined the English navy
as midshipman,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08
OVERNIGHT
FEDERAL
WIRELESS
To the Advertiser

The house of representatives issued
warrants today for the arrest of IS
absentees as a result Of absence OF
"a quorum. Majority leader Mann
started the campaign in favor OF pun
ishment of absent members who tie
up legislation.
The wedding gifts of the Duchess of
Fife and Prince Arthur of Connaught.
who are to be married next week, are
said to have an aggregate value of
100000. They come from all parts
of the world. Most of the brides jew
elry presents are pearls which are
the gems of the sea, The presents
are under strict guard in a special
room in the Duchess house in Port
man Square.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08

A wave of resentment against the
huerta administration was caused by
the announcement today for an in
crease in all taxes which will be put
in effect at once. In some quarters
the feeling against increased taxation
is SO high that it threatens to start a
revolution. ~ H.. =. -
President Huerta plans to reduce
the necessity for an outside loan by
increased internal revenues.
Rates are to be increased about if
ty per cent, which viii accordingly
increase the cost of living. There
have been small tax increases in the
last year. " - ~. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08
Corporation NOTICES.
NOTICE.

At the annual meeting of the Jap
anese Benevolent Society, held on Sep.
TENDER Both. 1913. the following Off.
GERS were duly elected to serve dur.
Ing the ensuing year:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08

A sensation was caused. today by a
report that the French government is
disposed to open negotiations for the
restoration of peace between Pope
Plus X. and the government. For al
most ten years or since the clerical
influence was removed in official cir.
cles, there have been no friendly re
lations between the government and
Rome.
The new tariff law forbidding the
importation of aigrettes. osprey
plumes, and the feathers, heads, wings
tails or skins Of wild birds raw or
manufactured, resulted today in the
seizure at New York Of $4,000 worth
of aigrettes on the Prince friedrich
Wilhelm. The shipment will be re-
turned to Europe.
News of an attempt made three
days ago to assassinate King Fred
erick of Saxony leaked out today.
While the King was hunting, two men
hidden in the wood fired upon the
royal hunter but missed. Gendarmes
surrounded the wood and arrested
both. .
In retaliation for the arrest of Miss
Kenney in London and other leaders,
the arson squad of the women's so
cial and political union today burned
two large houses at Bedford. The
damage is $4,000.
Councillor Cellars was today APP
pointed Italian ambassador to the
United States, the present ambassa-
dor having been placed on the retired
list at his own request.
President Wilson has selected Ar
thur w. wager, president of George
town college. Kentucky, to be govern
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08

Insanity and death are lowering
over General Prince Taro Katsura.
former premier, head of a political
party and one of Japan's foremost
statesmen and soldiers. The prince.
who has been i'll of a nervous and
lung affection for several months,
took turn for the worse today. Com
plications have developed which af-
feet the brain. In his disordered
mental state the prince imagines him.
self once more at the head of an army
corps and fighting in the Japan-C China
war. :.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08

President Wilson has selected Ar.
thur w. wager. president of George.
town college, Kentucky, to be govern,
or of Porto Rico.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-08

Two fires, apparently of incendiary
origin, which started simultaneously
in two paper storage plants in Los
Angeles early this morning, puzzled
the police. The fires were in the
Crown Columbia Paper Company's
storerooms. 853 San Fernando street,
and the Times Mirror Paper Com
pany's storerooms and auxiliary plant,
939 San Fernando street. The Times
Mirror plant is owned by General
Otis Of the Los Angeles Times A
bomb was received by Otis several
weeks ago.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
u ICVEAAISs1 I1 ~
i inst north and northeast Q
sHERIF'F'S SALE.
Succession OF Elvira Brown.
Probate No. 1888.

Nv virfre of and in obedience 70
order and commission OF saie en-
IN mating from the above named eouis
in the above entitled and
suit and to me directed, same peihs
of date Oct. 81, 1915 /, A. W. oop.
nelly. Sheriff, duly auai1iea anu
sworn i'm and for the Parish OF ierre-
bonnie, have seized and taken ihto
nv n-ossession and will sell at pun
lie a,ictGon to the Last and hlshes'
bidder. at he front door OF tie
Court House in the CITY OF fiouit@'
La. on. Saturday, December oeh.'
1o13 net ween the hours OF - o
a,ook q m and 4 O'Clock pm, tue
following described properly 10 VIZ,
d certain lot of ground, situate
yn the CITY OF Hounsa, in that poi-
sion thereof known as New io"n'
desigr.ated on a plan OF saio N
Towr made BY A. JOLIET, Jr., surVe
er. on. file in the Clerks ONCE as ~
mo. 4 in Block NO. CT, measuflhs
81 feet front on .srinage street, o
"a depth of lie feet; togetner VII
|all the buildings and improvement
thereon. Terms cash il y. Sour
AW coNNELY,
Sheriff.
GEGNE, Atty.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29

lana, the Way difference being
that III Is told ID exist III Louisiana
81 these Watern boosters and sell
lom colatradRted By our people, for
the simple nason that our resour-
s,.es and possibilities are not adver-
Used throughout the land al they
should BE-.
California; | will admit, has
louisiana Beat In the matter Of
seenery ana sunshine, but neither
has ever been known as an article
of diet.
Louisiana can offer more fertile
soil, b greater variety of crops, with
hetter flavor. more flowers VIII
more fragrance, abundance o. water
sor irrigation purposes free q
oharge, as good schools with no IN
teruiiagling Of blacks and whites
roa1ly churches. as healthy elm.
ate. and 4 people far more hosplea
hle| And what more q pc sald
saYd when it comes to sure enougi
qiv;ng. Louisiana people have tn
naIfornians showed off the board
Watching the trainloads arrlv1ni
n, ID daily, when some should be go
I'll to Louisiana, naturally make
~ 4 citizen Of the Pelican State
Z ga Country groggy and sea
A heard prior to my comiili
/ Cyl IRE much Of beauty OF GailIof
niasNyomen. but, while there ar
some lovely women On the Pacifi
) coast they are not to be compare
/ with our Louisiana women. The
i ARE not in the same class,
Let's get busy and brake IN 9
] this Immigration game Of cal1fo
i MIA.
LOUISIAN.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
FOR SALE.

/ Lot of show cases.; 4 counters
q cash registerers; | iron safe; | lot
II counter stools; / soda fountain
and all accessories for same; ! 30
light dynamo; 1 lot of pulleys, shaft
ing and belts. Apply Fraisse-stand-
ard Drug Company.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
GEGNE, Atty.
|CHtober 81, 1913
HORSES o SALE.

/ viii have two carloads OF 1nhe
horses for sale on the first OF Nov
amber, IN the town Of Houma' Ahls
is the opportunity you have 0esn
for to get a fine horse at a
reasonable price.
Warner Ellander,
F. C. Nicholas.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
FOR SALE.

Registered Berkshires--Rich in
the blood of Prize Winners. ! have
for sale, / bred gilt at $35. Two
open gifts, under a year, at $40. each.
Three young boars at $15. each and
II 3 year old herd boar, VT. 800
pounds, at $50.
Morgan w. Williams.
Lafourche Crossing. La.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
FOR SALE.

q, ,e three cylinder four-cycle IN
/ K. W. low tension maga aaa
nna oliver typewriter, new model
No. 6. cvisibl e>, at bargains pon-
a pply to DIR, O. ). iou's
virs ian Building.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
NOTICE.

No one will be allowed to visit OF
90 through the Ashland Sus
without special permission from the
management. -,
Ashland Pltg. & Mfg. Co. N'o'
J. I. eAILLoUET,
President.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
CONCRETE,
Psss TlnrsA

FOR sALE-At a bargain $50
Acres fine cane land, not subject TO
all sandy soil. Near Rail-
road Station. Seed Cone for about
FORTY acres. Terms ons-fourth
cash. balance ten years. Address
OSCAR Daspit, Baton Rouge, La
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1913-11-29
FIRE AND rREspass NOTICE.

The public IS hereby notified and
warned not to set fire to, burn. hunt,
or otherwise trespass upon the
and other lands belonging 10
&Galyert, Jewett Allln. z. AZ.
Warrsas ollll $50 and 81
frsrrebennes, said lands
Cd lust north and northeast Q
Houma.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-20
EVERYWHERE2S NEWS " TABLOLD FORM

27, unable to obtain work, fired two
bullets into body Reported dying.
indianapolis, Ind.-Dr. Calvin !.
Fletcher, widely known traveller and
lecturer, reported killed in Glacier
Park, Mont.
Milwaukee, Wis.-Suffragets re-
fused booth in political party sec
ton Of state fair will refuse to ''cOOk
a meal, was ha dish, supervise the
laundry bag, sweep, set the alarm
clock, put on the cat, fasten win
dows, turn off the lights, darn socks,
sew on buttons, or perform any other
domestic duty until husbands pledge
word not to attend the state fair.
London-BUlgIars ransacked flat
of Grace La Rue, the actress. Stole
money and Jewels worth $4,000.
New York.-Prominent athletic
F. leaders plan to extend welcome to
German Olympic commission which
comes to U. S. to discover why Amer
leans win in Olympic games.
The HagUe.-OVer 300 delegates
representing 16 nations assembled
for opening of goth universal peace
conference.
Observation-Disclosures State Fair
Assn has forbidden Woman's SUf-
frage permission to maintain head
quarters at exhibition grounds.
Cincfhnati.-GoV. Cox rules dry
Sundays must apply to Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo the
same as to small towns.
Dexter, Mo.-Four killed by light
ming during wind and rain storm.
Hammond, Ind.-Mat Franzen, de-
clared legally dead two years ago,
found alive on ranch near Lewiston,
Idaho. Relatives thought him killed
in Indian uprising.
Chiswick, Eng.-MiIitant suffra-
gets burned down theater. Loss
100000.
Trenton, N. J.-Acting Governor
Fielder honored requisition issued by
i
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-20

don and daughter Estelle Of Chicago
listed among lost on steamship State
of California.
Washington. - President Wilson
appointed Rep. Francis Burton -Har-
risOn of New York governor general
Of Philippine Islands.
- Portland, Ore.-PoIice hunting 4
robbers who held up Oregon-Wash-
ingtOn railroad passenger train I'M
der 18th st. bridge.
Mansfield, O.-'Let me see your
license said Rev. s. P. Long to Geo.
H. Buell. when he appeared to marry
Helen HendricksOn. 1t was hunters
license. Wrong clerk.
Los AngeIes.-George Bixby, Long
Beach millionaire, made defendant in
three $4,000 damage suits filed by
Gist witnesses in so-caIled white
slave cases pending. Plaintiffs Irene
Brown Levy, Cleo H. Barker and
Jeanette Ellis.
Camden, N. J. - Miss Jennie
Ochinea dislOcated jaw laughing at
joke.
ChambersbUrg, Pa.-Sitting on big
SllL Dd1 dJOp HO-LOOL d6pOlC3 hldCh
Shearer said he was on way to Hea-
ven. Mind affected by heat.
South NorWaIk, Conn.-Gambler,
stool pigeon of Lieut.. Becker and
chief witness at ROsenthal murder
trial. Jack Rose, is to help Christ
Episcopal Church by leeturing on the
underworld. ,"
New York.-"My name is Kase-
very ordinary case, 4" wrote Paul Kase,
then killed himself.
Monticello, N. Y.-Justice Soharck
adjourned court to an open field
when crowd Overtaxed courtroom.
New YOrk.-Fienry G. Morse re-
leased from county jail on $4,000
bail after breaking former worlds
record as champion alimony dodger.
Wife suing for $4,000 afimony
Washington. - Interstate Com
j.
Evening star., 1913-03-09

BEST WORK IS CHEAPEST BECAUSE IT'S
best. In plumbing, heating and timing that
can be fully appreciated. For best skill employ
HUBBARD & DURIeCOE. 6fB Z. Main e243.
WHEN you WANT GOOD PLUMBER RIGHT
away Ph. Main GAL. While our man IL there
consult him about reniodeiing.
~ W. FiNEAcoM. 80 10th NV.
Evening star., 1913-03-09

PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO. equipped for nrst class
portraiture: must be sold: owner leaving city.
Address Box Z. Star ONCE. IL
WILL RENT BAR with nxtures. pool tables.
equipped bowling alleys, open pavilion attached;
cigar store. furnished shoe shine parlor; on
beach front at Colonial Beach, Va. 2i02 Cal
vert st.. Baltimore. 12s
Evening star., 1913-03-09
Piano Exchange,
1887 G st. NV.

Bargains in Secondhand Pianos !:
5000 Laurie Upright. ....... SIS
5000 Howard Upright. ...SI25
$500 Kimball Upright. .$I25
$3.50 Smith& & Barnes Upright ST 50
$500 Knabe Upright. -. .$I5o
5000 Miller Upright. .$I75
5000 Auto-piano Upright. ....$275
$3.50 Archer Player. $685.. $500
|$375 Vose Upright. ....... ST. so
We Will Buy Your Old Piano
for Cash.
We Sell on Small Payments.
See Us and Save Money.
ugs. $500 Pi;ss ;s o e sss sss
and O'Clock.
PIANo-Knabe upright: mahogany case: original
cost, 5000; in fine condition: sell $3.50 cash.
Phone Col. 1851. Apt. So Kenesaw.
PIANOS
Piano h.rs:lns-yose: $40; stglts /: Bauer. Bauer
bell $ll0. Hugo Worch. lilo g.
PLATEs-wH1TE HOUSE PLATES
Used by Abraham Lincoln; autographs OF Lin
coin and other prominent men; H. alsc So rare en-
eggs baby shic.s s. sgs.
range: chicks are hatehed in giant hof.w:tss
Vitality. Reserve Reserve Hi % Poultry IngF Farm. East
Falls Church. Va. Phone Ross. "a.
lPULLETTs-white Rock puliets Fishel strain);
some laying; <l.25 each. Phone Main 3603-Y.
1 pe: .ssss D'ss Hss:,.: .'T lay
Fletcher. Capital Heights. Md. -
! sHADEs-Good quality opaque shades, fitted
to your winSows: Only sSe; the best quality
% % Spsaue pmnes saaoes' 0oc hung fIee We can
1ith and H Sta ne.
SHOW CASES. so: different siaes; also 90
stoves. new and slightly used; all new stoves
Save money. Buy at Hopwood's. sth and K.
SODA FOUNTAIN for sale: late model. iceless
type; in 1n,1s dare o5sr T1 s,s esetrc
STUD-Solitaire diamond: must be sold; white.
about 1H; $145: big bargain; quick. Address
Box 27l. Star ONCE. o.
TYPEWRITER In Al condition.; cheap. Address
sasS + Ss.ls sIaa
rented, s1.25 mcnthly; Remingtons. divers,
/ Smith-PremIers, $l.oO: Il. u Smiths. Royals,
| divers, 1925: Underwoods. Monarchs, 81. so.
Reductions II paid or 8 months In advance.
VIOLIN cost $50. in good condition, at low
/ price. Apply 1912 Mass. ave. ne. H.
WINDOW sHADEs-Durability guarantecd; big
reductions this month: estis fur. We also rent
| electric vacuum cleaners; operators furnished.
/ W. T. BAIR. 1928 18th NV. Ph NJ. 2o66
WINDOW sHADEs-We make Z Speciality Of
1 Arst class opaque shades hung at Soc each.
| card will bring salesman. r. @. N. Burton &
I Son. ali st. NV. Phone Main 340l.
AWNINGS.
PHONE MAIN 1895 FOR ESTIMATE ON YOUR
window awnings marring Of woodwork
$1.75 up; work guaranteed.
s. L. 4 e. L. NICHOLSON. 100 II St NV.
BOATS AND ACCESSORIES.
Monarch Kerosene
Engines
4 ARE GOOD INVESTMENTS FOR
| FISHERMEN AND OYSTERNEN.
| ENGINES BUILT FOR HARD SERVICE,
PRICED REASONABLY, OPERATING AT A
GREAT SAVING OVER GASOLINE MOTORS,
AND, LASTLY, ENGINES WHICH CAN AZ
WAYS BE SOLD AT FAIR PROPORTIONS OF
FIRST COST SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
| r. NJ THOMPSON, WASHINGTON AGENT,
1881 BELMONT ST.
Evening star., 1913-03-09

PIANOS
BARGAIN IN FINE UPRIGHT PIANO.
Handsome, full size upright erand piano. in
elegant condition: rich tone: used but six
months; only $3.50; worth $3.50; quick sales:
GRIMES PIANO sroRE.
708 18th ct.
Evening star., 1913-03-09
Monarch Kerosene
ENGINES

ARE GOOD INVESTMENTS FOR
FISHERMEN AND OYSTERMEN.
ENGINES BUILT FOR HARD SERVICE,
GREAT SAVING OVER GASOLINE MOTORS,
AND, LASTLY, ENGINES WHICH CAN AZ
WAYS BE SOLD AT FAIR PROPORTIONS OF
FIRST COST SEND FOR CATALOGUE.
T. NJ THOMPSON. WASHINGTON AGENT,
1881 BELMONT ST.
Evening star., 1913-03-09

SET 30 CONTAINERS WITH
oxide ceia batteries for ope.wsveriy esectric
runa bout; must have az least 25-fniIe service
guaranteed; 1 speedometer. wAvERLY. Box
a. Star ONCE.
Evening star., 1913-03-09

MARE-Large work mare suitable for country,
SOS; one sound mare cheap. 03S 4th ne. l4s
MARE handsome black; weight, 11O0 pounds:
ten years old: slightly tender pavement
ought to improve on farm work: splendid brood
mare; wanted to buy, or exchange for sound
horse. Fidelity Storage Company, 1870 .
PONIES-Pretty as dolls; pair OF the hand.
soonest imported black and white spotted
shetland ponies you ever saw: they are I'm
foal; only 40 inches high; 8 and years old;
TEDDY. 40 inches high; . perfect little
model: also pony runabDuts. traps, governess
carts. single aud double harness and cowboy
saddles Can be seen at Willard's Storage.
400 14th Ut. NV.
SADDLE HORSES-Eive t5) high-class KY. and
Va. saddle horses. Can be seen at the PARK
way Stables, 32ud and WIS., ave.. Geoegetown.
RObf H GRAY OF IAesburR Va. Zoe
SURREY-Extension top; hne condition; cost
$500. Rockaway. single seat; nne for business;
cost $3.50. No reasonable oRer refused: need
room for automobiles. Room 10S. 1875 N. 7.
ave-: tel. II. l40.
VICTORIA for SALE r. McReynolds & SONS,
1923 l. NV IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-15
Utilization of Vacant Lois.

For several years the City Beautiful
page has advocated the use and beau
tification of vacant city lots, calling at
tention to the success attained In
eastern cities through the work OF Va
cant Lot associations, etc. The prob,
lem now seems near to solution. The
various schools of the city have ex-
tended their school garden work u
nearby unused property, and If this
movement does not culminate in the
appropriation Of all vacant lots it will
at least call attention to the impor-
tance Qf control Of one of our great
est eyesores-numberless weed-grown,
rubish-strewn vacant lots.-Los An.
geles Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-15
WITH AN EYE TO THE FUTURE
Manner of Laying Out the Streets OF
New Town Should Be Most
carefully Considered.

For outlying districts, narrow, wind
ing, or diagonal streets make 1t pos
sible to spend more on the sanitation
Of the homes, declares a man who
has made a study of city planning.
Where traffic of the future promises
to be dense and wide street may at
some time be wise, in the intervening
years a narrow paved area, bordered
by grass and trees, is good economy,
good sense, and good health.
AS between rectangular streets ex-
clusively and a combination in which
some Of the streets are diagonal and
some rectangular, Robinson says
aesthetics, sanitation, and conveni.
ence all favor the latter.
In Vienna the crowds are handled
with less inconvenience than in any
other city, and there the cars come
in on diagonal streets to the Rig
strasse, which they follow around to
deliver their passengers as near as
possible to their destinations.
Robinson says: "The two diagonal
streets, Broadway and the Bowery,
in New York saved for the city
breathing spots like Madison and
Union squares-space out of reach If
condemnation had been required"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-15
Hone gJ6
OWNV71< =
IS HELPS
NOT ALWAYS BEHIND EUROPE
Many of Americas Big centers OF
Population Take the Lead In
Some Matters,

New York City alone secure
larger revenue from land values than
do the much-heralded "unearned In
crement" taxes of all the cities OF
Germany and all the taxes Of the reVo-
lutionary Lloyd George budget OF
1909 combined. The total collections
of New York City from this source
amount to approximately s6O,O0o,ooO
g year. think it may fairly be
claimed that we have made more
progress in local taxation than have
any cities in the world.
1t must be remembered, too, that
many activities Of the American city
are efficiently performed. Our lib
rary systems are models. In this we
have been pioneers. The rapid de-
velopment Of public and private
libraries, the extension Of branches,
the opening of reading rooms and IL
brary centers, the use Of pictures and
children's departments show the pos
sibilities of our municipal democracy
when the laws of the state permit
it to grow as it will.
Commissions come to America to
study our library methods just as
commissions go from this country to
Europe to study their municipal
achievements. The park systems OF
our cities are of the same high order.
Our development In recent years has
been phenomenal. Not only are our
parks generous in area, but they have
been laid out by experts in far'
sighted way. The Boston system is
said to be the most comprehensive OF
any in the world. while those of Chi.
cago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Balti'
more, Washington, Kansas City, Den
yer, and score of lesser cities com.
pare favorably with those Of any
cities of Europe.
America, too, led the way in play
ground development, as well as in the
wider use of the schoolhouse and the
social center. The exhibits Of the
American city in these activities at
the Berlin Town Planning exposition
were accepted as in advance Of those
Of Europe.
From the very beginning our fire
departments have been honestly and
efficiently administered. These, too,
have been models for foreign cities.
For the most part, they have been
free from the spoils system. Merit
has been recognized in the selection
of chiefs. New appliances have been
rapidly introduced and an esprit de
corps has been created like that OF
the army and the navy.-F. c. Howe
in Scribner's Magazine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-15
Worth Thinking Over.

What a simple matter it would be to
clean up the city If everybody would
do his part without depending on his
neighbor to begin the work first! That
is, assuming, of course, that the city
authorities would do their mart