The Proof

A mysterious stranger had appeared away back in the mountain canyon in the Ozarks, and was occupying a lonely hut, keeping to himself, and telling "nobody nuthin'." Naturally he became the object of intense curiosity and considerable suspicion. On Saturday night when the old "he coons" of the rnountain side gathered'round the stove in the local grocery store, the mysterious stranger was the gib subject of conversation.

"I'll tell you what I think," said one. "I think he's a hoss thief, an' we better watch our stock."

Don Philips On Vacation Trip

D. R. Philips, Lawrence-Philips Lumber Company, Los Angeles, left September 28 on a vacation trip to the Eastern states. He will visit Chicago and Washington, D. C., and will spend a week in New York City, and some time at various places in the New E,ngland states.

Mr. Philips, who is accompanied by Mrs. Philips, will re. turn to Los Angeles by boat through the Panama Canal, reaching home early in November.

Philippine Mahogany Association Meets

The board of dire,ctors of the Philippine Mahogany Manufacturers' Import Association met in San Francisco, September 17, to discuss the future policy of the Association in regard to a program of trade promotion and educational work to be carried on by them.

Walter G. Scrim, of Los Angeles, president of the Association, presided.

A special meeting of members of the Association was held in Los Angeles, September 4, for the purpose of amending the by-laws. The meeting was well attended.

Back From Northwest Business Trip

L. W. MacDonald, lVfacDonald & Bergstrom, Los Angeles, was at his desk September 16 after a two weeks' trip to the Northwest. Mr. MacDonald visited the firrn's mill connections at Portland. Coos Bay and Willamette Valley points.

Bob Osgood In East

R. S. "Bob" Osgood, sales manager, Cadwallader-Gibson Company, Los Angeles, is on an extended business trip to the Eastern states. He expects to be back in Los Angeles by Thanksgiving Day.

Said a second: "I believe he maybe kilt someone back whar he come from, an' he's hidin' out."

A third had another opinion: "I'm afeard he's a revenuer an' maybe he's spyin' on us."

But the fourth speaker had still another idea: "I bin watchin' him and checkin' up on him," he said, "an' I'll tell you just exactly what I think. I think he's a Republican.t'

"Oh, no," they all cried at once. "lle can't be that bad!"

'!f ain't so sure 'bout that," declared the fourth, with much confidence. "The gol durned scoundrel can READ."

Company Makes Changes In Personnel

J. S. Schirm Company, San Diego, announces that due to recent expansion of the Holmes Lime and Cement Company, T. L Stephens and E. B. MacNab will be transferred to San Francisco. Mr. Stephens will be sales manager and Mr. MacNab will be manager of the northern company, and will continue his interest in the J. S. Schirm Company as vice-president. W. W. Wheatiy r,vill remain in San Diego as general manager of J. S. Schirm Company, with CrandaU M. Covert and George tr. Scheffler as his assistants.

Visits Redwood Mills

J. A. Privett, assistant manager, E. K. lrVood Lumber Company, Los Angeles, left September 17 on a two rveeks' trip to the Redwood mills.

Roscoe Lumber Company Enlarges Opfice

The Roscoe Lumber Company, at Roscoe, are building an addition to their office. White pine is being used for this structure.

DOORS and PLYWOOD

'We now have a complete stock of doors, panels and wallboard, rcady f.ot immediate shipment.

\D7ise dealers are placing their orders NOr07 to take care of improving business.