Christmas Greetings and National Convention San Francisco, California, Merchant Plumber and Fitter, HEY KNEW 200 5th Avenue, New York. To the Members of the National Association of Master San Francisco and California send Christmas Greetings. President S. Louis Barnes and the National Board of Directors have officially declared that our National Convention of 1915 shall open in San Francisco on June 29th and close July first. San Francisco and California extend heartiest welcome to our fraternity and ladies, and promise that you will be glad you came to San Francisco in June, 1915. John L. E. Firmin, State Secretary Association of Master New Laws Set Business Free. SPEAKING on "Government and Busi ness" at Williams College Dec. 17, 1914, under the auspices of the Edward Bok Foundation, Joseph E. Davies, Commissioner of Corporations, discussed the relief to business brought about by the constructive legislation of the present administration, which, he said, was "due in a greater degree than to any other single contributing cause to the constructive statesmanship of the President of the United States." After tracing the evolution of the conception that in lustrial and financial freedom is the necessary correlative of political freedom and that "monopoly is industrial and financial monarchy," Commissioner Davies asserted that the concrete expression of that principle was voiced in the Federal Trade Commission bill and the Clayton act. The trust legislation of the present administration, he said, made the law clear by definitions both as to the unfair practises forbidden by law and the remedies provided for persons wronged by such unfair competition, judgments obtained by the Government in anti-trust suits being made available for private litigants as prima facie proof of the offenses complained of. Through the Federal Trade Commission, Commissioner Davies said, there was pro- Taking up the definite prohibitions potential in large and monopolistic rivals. Of the 305,000 corporations of the United States 296,000 have a capital, surplus and undivided profits of $1,000,000 or less. But 1,600 corporations have a capitalization of $5,000,000 or over. And yet 100 of these corporations own one-seventh of the total property value of the nation. The greatest menace to these 296,000 corporations of relatively small capital, who constitute 95 per cent. of the business interests of the country, is the unfair methods of competition which might be employed by their larger and more powerful rivals, who might have no scruples in the methods they might employ. "In this prohibition, therefore, by the Trade Commission act of unfair methods of competition can readily be seen a piece of great and constructive service to the great body of business of the nation. Not since the Sherman law itself was enacted has there been, in my judgment, so great a safeguard erected by the law to preserve the independence of small and efficient concerns, and to preserve the channels of trade free and open for the benefit of the great body of business men, as exists in this legislation." Plumbing in the Alteration and destroy small and healthy competitors, THE Cleghorn Co., 54 Batterymarch St., Commissioner Davies said: "The greatest menace to the great body of business men of this nation lies in the practises of unfair competition which are Boston, Mass., has the heating contract for the hotel alteration and addition corner of Nashua and Causeway Sts., Boston. M. Ahern, 709 Boylston St., Boston, will install the plumbing. TH Rhode Island's Master Plumbers' HE annual meeting of the Master Plumbers' Association of Rhode 1sland was held on Dec. 8, 1914, at the Plaza Hotel, Pawtucket, R. I., approximately 100 delegates and guests being present at this agreeable and instructive function of the Rhode Island craft. The business session did not terminate until after 6 P. M., when a recess was taken to permit the members and friends to get in readiness for the banquet. to serve An excellent orchestra dispensed music of quality in quantity and the best of good fellowship prevailed throughout the dinner. Officers unanimously elected during the ensuing year follow: President, Joseph B. Hunt, Pawtucket; first vicepresident, Edward Barry. Providence; second vice-president, Lincoln A. Hammett, Newport; third vice-president, Frank Mer sided until the election of his successor, J. B. Hunt. One of the principal speakers of the afternoon was James S. Cassidy, national vice-president of the Master Plumbers' Association of America. Others heard in interesting speeches were Joseph B. Hunt, of Pawtucket; C. P. Brennan, Thomas E. Manney, John J. Shanley and M. F. Murphy, all of Providence; Albert E. Entwistle, of Pawtucket, and Mayor Easterbrook, the guest of honor of the evening, spoke at the evening session. Delegates were present from Apponaug, Pawtucket, Newport, Providence, Pascoag and the Pawtuxet Valley. "Cleveland Master Plumbers Exposition Flyer" Charles H. Rutan, Boston, Mass. Charles H. Rutan, a member of the firm of Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge, architects, of Boston and Chicago, died at his home in Brookline, Mass., on Dec. 17 in his 64th year. He was born in Newark, N. J. Mr. Rutan was a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, a member of the Boston Society of Architects, the Social Science Association, and the Huguenot SoHe was prominent in the work and societies of the Congregationalist Church and was treasurer of the American College for Girls in Constantirople and president of the International Institute for Girls in Spain. rewether, Riverside; secretary, George A. WE are advised that the California ciety of America. State Association of Master Plumbers has invited the master plumbers of America to hold their annual convention in San Francisco, Cal., June 28-July 4, 1915. Already the enthusiastic and enterprising Cleveland, Ohio, Master Plumbers have arranged an interesting itinerary, their train to be known as the "Cleveland Master Plumbers' Exposition Flyer" is scheduled to leave Cleveland, O., June 19, 1915. The trip as arranged, a truly delightful one, will consume 18 days, and arrangements have been made for the following stops en route: One day at Denver, one day at Colorado Springs, one day at Salt Lake City, five days at San Francisco, one day at Los Angeles, one day at San Diego; stops of less than a day's duration will be made at the following points of interest: Glenwood Springs, Reno, Royal Gorge, Big Trees, Santa Barbara, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Sierra Vista, Pasadena, Sierra Madra, Azura, Monrovia, San Marimo, Oneonto, South Pasadena, etc. One hundred and fifty-eight dollars pays the whole trip, including, in addition to your railroad and sleepers, all such items as admissions to expositions, auto trips in principal cities, sightseeing trips, side trips and various incidentals; so, in addition to making a trip with a train load of friends, which is half the fun, the best service obtainable at the lowest price possible is provide d. If applications for 250 reservations are secured, the Cleveland exposition flyer will be run in two sections (that's the spirit); otherwise the first 125 will receive accommodations. Get in touch with H. W. Eckhard, 6210 Whittier Ave., Cleveland, O. He will mail you itinerary and all literature telling all about this wonderful trip. The $5,000 22-story residence alteration and addition on Andover St., Lowell, Mass., will be heated and plumbed by F. Chisholm, 17 Edson St., that city. John J. Quinlan, New York John J. Quinlan, Supervising Commissioner of Emigration of the Port of New York for 10 years, to which office he was appointed by President Cleveland, died Dec. 16 at his home, 120 E. 86th St., New York, in his 55th year. He was born in Guelph, Canada. Mr. Quinlan in early life 'was a hardware merchant, with offices at 23 Warren St. At the time of his death he was treasurer of the McNab & Harlin Manufacturing Co. at 55 John St., New York, which position he had held for the last 10 years. Mr. Quinlan was a leader in Democratic politics. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the National Democratic Club and a former secretary of the club. He was credited with having done more to influence New York to go for Cleveland than any other politician, and was personally thanked by President Cleveland for this service. Mr. Quinlan was a warm friend of the late President and also of the late State Senator John Fox, who made him one of the executors of his will. He was one of the originators of the County Democracy movement, in which he was associated with William C. Whitney. Mr. Quinlan was a member of the old Manhattan Club, the Hardware Club and of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He is survived by a son, John T. Quinlan, a lawyer in New York, and three daughters. The 22-story $9,000 residence at Ocean Road and Maolis St., Nahant, Mass., will be hot water heated and plumbed by Perkins & Bancroft, Melrose, Mass. T. J. Ryan, 13 Market St., Springfield, Mass., has the plumbing contract for the $7,000 212-story dwelling on Liberty St. DESOLVO DID IT An interesting letter from one of Philadelphia's leading Plumbing concerns: GENTLEMEN: --We had a drain from a kitchen sink which was a line of 2" Galv. Iron Pipe running horizontally about 30', this pipe was almost completely stopped, taking from 12 to 15 hours to empty the sink. We tried almost every way to clear the pipe, but met with no success and were about to run a new line of pipe when our attention was called to DESOLVO. After using two boxes of DESOLVO the pipe was cleared, emptying the sink with hot and cold spigots running full head in less than half a minute. We can recommend DESOLVO as being excellent for cleansing waste pipes, especially those stopped with grease. DESOLVO quickly removes all obstructions from clogged drain and sewer pipes without injury to pipe or joints. No need to rip up floors or use force cups. Just follow directions on the can. Advertising matter and window material furnished on The Chamberlain Company, MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS Grant St. and 6th Ave. Annual Convention of the Ohio Association of Associations having a membership of 75 to 100 shall be entitled to one representative for every 10 or fraction thereof. Associations having a membership of 50 to 75 shall be entitled to one representative for every nine or fraction thereof. Associations having a membership of 25 to 50 shall be entitled to one representative for every eight or fraction thereof. Associations having a membership of 15 to 25 shall be entitled to one representative for every seven or fraction thereof. Associations having a membership of five to 15 shall be entitled to one representative for every five or fraction thereof. Associations of less than five, or towns where no association exists shall be entitled to one representative. Headquarters at the Portage Hotel, Akron, O. Appoint your delegates promptly, sending to the secretary-treasurer, Eb Ellen, 2057 E. 93d St., Cleveland, O., inclosing credential blank, properly filled out, so that delegates may be known when credentials are presented to the credential committee. Any member of the State association in good standing will be admitted to the hall, but delegates only will be allowed to vote. It is essential that every local in the State be represented by the best of its membership. Individual members in towns where there are no other members are entitled to be delegates to this convenion. Essays should be forwarded to chairman of essay committee, as designated on heading. HOTEL RATES (EUROPEAN PLAN). Portage Hotel-$1.50 and up; $2 and up with bath; two persons in room, $1 extra. Buch:el Hotel-$1 and $1.50 without bath; $2 and $2.50 with bath. Garfield Hotel-$1 and up; $1.50 and up with bath. Windsor Hotel-50 cents, 75 cents, $1 and $1.50. All those who expect to attend are advised to reserve hotel accommodations in advance. Further information as to hotels will be furnished upon application. Members owing per capita tax will please MONDAY evening, Feb. 8, 1915, has remember same must be paid on or before Dec. 20, 1914, if their name is to appear on Jan. 1, 1915, Red Book. The question of extra national assessment has been fully explained by letter and through the Ohio Master Plumber, which all members receive. It may be inferred from copies of National President Barnes' circular that one-half of the $2 extra dues would be all that was required at present, but at a recent meeting of the State board of directors it was decided to call for the other dollar as national dues or assessment to June 20, 1915. In view of the extraordinary expense put upon the national by the Federal prosecution the officers urge those members who have not paid the first call for $1 to send same in with additional $1 now called for with dues. This has also been explained by letter or bills sent locals and individual members. It might be well to say that all but about 12 per cent. of the membership have paid the first instalment and some the full $2. Amendments to the constitution and bylaws must be proposed in writing and for been selected as the date for the forthcoming annual entertainment and ball of the Knights of Galena, the Brooklyn, N. Y., order of veteran plumbers and gas and steam fitters. The Imperial, Red Hook Lane and Fulton St., Brooklyn, the scene of former successful social functions, has been engaged, and assurances of a fine evening are extended the members and guests of this popular "veterans" organization. John J. Stanford, 63 Main St., Springfield, Mass., has secured the plumbing contract for the one-story and basement $25,000 comfort station on W. Court St., that city. The six-story store building on Hellman St., Springfield, Mass., will be heated by the Oliver & Howland Co., 240 Main St., Springfield. R. A. Turner, 46 Taylor St., that city, will install the electric work. Francis Barry, 110 Lafayette St., Salem, Mass., will install the heating and plumbing in the four-story and basement hotel at Lafayette and Harbor Sts., that city. John Trageser Steam Copper Works, 447-457 West 26th Street, NEW YORK LOUIS WHEELWRIGHT Flatiron Building NEW YORK W. H. CROOKSTON & BRO. Covers Care and Operation ShealySteam Boilers By E. M. 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