anaheim-gazette 1903-10-01

Anaheim VOLUME XXXIII. WITH A FULL LINE OF Drugs, Stationery, Sponges, Etc., Etc., We are ready for any emergency. Do not fail, to call if in need. : : : : : HUTCHINSON'S Drug Store. C. G. McKinley Los Angeles street, Anaheim Dealer in Hay, Grain, Wood, Coal, Illuminating and Lubricating Oils Native and Imported Sulphur Agenst Aetna Mineral Water Call and get prices. ...Wilbur's and Grant's Animal Foods J. A. TYLER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Telephone: Main 75... OFFICE—Center street, opposite City Hall. 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. Office Hours: 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. 7 P.M. to 8 P.M., evenings. Residence—Corner Center and Palm streets. DR. F. H. HOUCK DENTIST. OFFICE NEXT DOOR to P. O. (Federman Block, up stairs.) HOURS 9 to 5 ANAHEIM. CAL. jy15tt Herbert Allan Johnston, M.D. PETERS' DIAMOND BRAND SHOES O.S. DAVIS DISTRIBUTER ANAHEIM. Another large shipment of Peters Shoes Just arrived and low prices all around. : : : Good School Shoes Cheap for Cash Come and get them. Subscribe for the Gazette - $1.50 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANAHEIM OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: W. F. BOTSFORD, President JOHN HARTUNG, Vice President C. E. HOLCOMB, Cashier DR. F. H. HOUCK DENTIST. OFFICE NEXT DOOR to P. O. (Federman Block, up stairs.) HOURS 9 to 5. ANAHEIM. CAL. Herbert Allan Johnston, M.D. Office and Residence: Corner Los Angeles St. and Broadway Hours 11-12 a.m. 2-4 p.m. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Dr. A. W. Bickford OFFICE OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE. Telephone Central. Residence near Christian Church. Telephone 101. ANAHEIM, CAL. FRITZ RUHM NN'S Germania Halle. BACKS' NEW BUILDING LOS ANGELES STREET Keeps on hand a Large and complete stock of liquors, wines and cigars. Cold beer always on draught Boston Bakery FRESH BREAD, PIES AND CAKES. Ice Cream and Confectionery S. Kistler, Proprietor F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER And Desier in FURNITURE. Wall Paper, Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils and Glass Sewing Machine Supplies, Etc. Dr. Los Angeles & Chartres St. J.M.Griffith Company A CORPORATION LUMBER DEALERS Near railroad Depot, Anaheim, keep constantly on hand doors, Blinds, Windows Mouldings, Posts, Shakes, shingles, Lath, Hair Plaster of Paris. GO TO THE Oak Barber Shop FOR A FIRST-CLASS SHAVE OR HAIR CUT. Subscribe for the Cazette - $1.50 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANAHEIM OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: W. F. BOTSFORD, PRESIDENT JOHN HARTUNG, VICE PRESIDENT C. E. HOLCOMB, CASHIER FRANK SHANLEY AND PETER WEISEL Drafts sold direct on all European Countries CENTER MARKET Carries a choice line of Fresh and Salt Meats Telephone Main 123 Center Street, Anaheim G. F. MARTIN, Propietor THE LARGER FOOT. See if This Shoe Salesman's Theory Fits Your Case. "The question of which foot to fit first is an important one to us," said the shoe salesman. "It may seem strange to you, but it is rarely that we do not experience some trouble in fitting one foot while the other is easily covered. A popular belief obtains that the left foot of every person is the hardest to fit, and consequently many shoe clerks always try a shoe on that foot first. It is not true, however, according to my observation, that there is any inflexible rule as to which foot to try first. It is true, nevertheless, that in a majority of cases if you succeed in fitting the left foot you will have no trouble with the right. My practice is to try both feet before I pronounce a pair of shoes a perfect fit. Then I am sure of avoiding any mistake growing out of peculiarities of foot formation. No two persons have feet formed exactly alike, and the shoe salesman who thinks so and is governed accordingly will meet with many complaints." "For some time I pondered over the problem of fitting shoes to feet, and especially as to why the left foot should be considered the standard by which to be governed. The only rational theory I have ever been able to evolve is a very simple one when you come to consider it. Nine out of ten persons you meet are right handed, as we say. About one person in ten, or perhaps the per cent is even less than that, uses his left hand. If you will observe persons who use the right hand when they are standing and talking they invariably rest their weight on the left foot. And vice versa, a left handed person will rest his or her weight on the right foot." GO TO THE Oak Barber Shop FOR A FIRST-CLASS SHAVE OR HAIR CUT. TWO DOORS WEST OF BANK. HUSM NN BROS. JOSEPH BACKS, Undertaker and Embalmer DEALER IN Furniture and Bedding Repairing Done. JEI RICHARDMELROSE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW And Notary Public. Special attention given to Probate Matters. —Center Street, Anaheim. Titan of Chasms That’s what we have named our little book on the Grand Canyon You can have a copy, free, from any agent of the Santa Fe Seeks Diversion. He—Why is she suing him for divorce? She—For diversion. He—Diversion! She—Yes; she says being married is so monotonous.—Baltimore American. Inseparable, Affrighted, he turned on his pursuer. "You black thing, why do you follow me constantly? What are you?" "I am your sunshine companion," mockingly replied his shadow.—Chicago Tribune. Just Whistling. Nervous Employer—Thomas, I wish you wouldn't whistle at your work. Office Boy—I ain’t working, sir. I’m only just whistling. Are you sure you are all right and those who don’t believe as you do are all wrong?—Nebraska State Journal. Santa Ana Steam Laundry Agency I run a laundry wagon that will call for and deliver your laundry twice a week. Laundry coming in as late as 9 o’clock Thursday morning will be delivered to you Saturday at 5 o’clock. E. W. McCOLLUM. Yungbluth & Kroeger have just received their new stock of fall and winter hats in the latest styles, including many of the celebrated and well known John B. Stetson make. Roman Wisser Favorite Saloon. Finest of Wines, Liquors & Cigars Pool & Billiard Tables Schindler’s Building, Center St., Anaheim IOS ANGELES BEER ON DRAUGHT. Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treatment by Ely’s Cream Balm, which is agreeably aromatic. It is received through the nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole surface over which it diffuses itself. Druggists sell the 50c. size; Trial size by mail, 10 cents. Test it and you are sure to continue the treatment. Announcement. To accommodate those who are partial to the use of atomizers in applying liquids into the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in liquid form, which will be known as Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the spraying tube is 75 cents. Druggists or by mail. The liquid form embodies the medicinal properties of the solid preparation. IN A MINOR KEY In the case of the State of Minnesota against the Northern Securities company a petition for an order allowing an appeal was filed with Judge Lochran of the United States circuit court for the St. Paul district on Wednesday last. In substance the petition sets forth that the court erred in every finding in the decrees which dismissed the complainant's bill of complaint. It is claimed that the court erred in holding that the agreement which resulted in the formation of the Northern Securities company, with power to acquire a majority of the stock of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways, is lawful, and that the Northern Securities company was formed for a lawful purpose. It is further alleged that the court erred in holding that the Northern Securities company merely is an investing stockholder in the stocks of the two railways and that it is without power to interfere in the management or control of those roads; that the court erred in not finding that the Northern Securities company was formed for the express purpose of gaining control of the majority of the stock of those two railroads and their management. It is further claimed that the court erred in failing to decide that the Securities company was organized with the intent of evading theoned, to the detriment of the trade in and around New York. The solution of the problem therefore seems to rest with the importers, but present indications do not point to favorable action on their part. In fact, some of the prominent importers of foreign fruits, members of the Fruit Importers' Union and also of the New York Fruit Exchange, have also announced their willingness to have the present agreement, which doesn't cost anything, renewed, but are unwilling to enter into any agreement which would compel them also to pay the cent per box tax. The importers who object to the tax assert that they get no benefit whatever from inspection, and therefore should not be called upon to contribute to its maintenance. Buyers take issue with them on this point, and advance numerous reasons to prove that importers are quite as much benefitted as are the buyers. AMONG other matters that have been claiming the attention of Vice-President J. Ross Clark of the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake railway during his stay in Salt Lake City is the proposition to build a branch road from Loud to tap the iron and coal fields of Southern Utah, the objective point being Desert Mound. Behind the scheme lies an undertaking that involves the outlay of several millions of dollars, being nothing less than the erection of a huge plant for the purpose of turning out pig iron rails, pipe and other staple commodities. The CALIFORNIA'S FRUIT INDUSTRY Notable Paper Deafing With Stale Resources Read at Pomological Meeting at Boston. Prof. E. J. Wickson of the University of California has prepared an elaborate and scholarly report upon the fruit industry of California for the American Pomological Society which has been in session in Boston. The report is in part as follows: "The best general impression of the status of our pomological industries can be had from an examination of the statistics of the kinds and qualities of fruits and fruit products which are shipped beyond the state lines. The local consumption of these food supplies, though large per capita, may be disgarded because the population of California is not large, and commercially except in the case of cherries and berries, local sale is not the motive in production. Cherries and berries are rising in importance for long distance shipment in fresh form, and both move outward in tins, and yet local consumption is important in disposing of the comparatively small product of small fruits except grapes." "The following statistics, compiled by the California State Board of Trade are from transportation records and generally accepted as accurate. For comparison I repeat the figures presented in your last biennial report adding those for 1902, of fruit shipments in tons: Citrus fruits, 1890, 3209; 1900, 226,546; 1902, 225,668. Fresh deciduous fruits, 1890, 34,042; 1900, 97176; 1902, 100,390. Dried deciduous fruits, 1890, 32,297; 1900, 90,052; 1902, 151,944. Raisins, 1890, 20,660; 1902, 3047; 1902, 47,575. Nuts, 1890, 787; 1902, 6,518; 1902, 10,918. Canned fruits, 1890, 40,960." By the incorporation of the Bayside Land company 4000 feet of ocean frontage at Anaheim Landing will be placed on the market as a summer resort. Contractors are at work grading the property and dividing it into lots, and several sales have already been made. The Bayside Land company was incorporated with P. A. Stanton, I. A. Lothian, George E. Pillsbury, W. R. Bacon and E. M. Mansell as corporations. This company recently purchased from the Palos Verdos company and the heirs of J. W. Bixby nearly 200 acres at Anaheim Landing. This property being about 500 feet west of the Landing and extending to Alamitos bay, with a frontage of 1200 feet on Alamitos bay. Major S. H. Finley has the work of plotting into lots. Contracts are being let for grading. Streets are being constructed and oiled and water is being piped to every lot. The new town will be called Bayside. It is asserted by the owners of this property that this is the most desirable for a beach resort on the coast within a few hours' ride of Los Angeles. An idea may be obtained concerning the value set upon it by its former owners, when it is stated that the Bayside company paid $100,000 for the 200 acres purchased. By January 1, 1904, the Pacific Electric company's new line will be in operation, carrying passengers through the tract. The Alamitos bay branch of the Pacific Electric company's road to Alamitos bay, directly opposite the property, affording direct transportation to Los Angeles, already is in operation. When President J. Ross Clark of the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railway during his stay in Salt Lake City is the proposition to build a branch road from Loud to tap the iron and coal fields of Southern Utah, the objective point being Desert Mound. Behind the scheme lies an undertaking that involves the outlay of several millions of dollars, being nothing less than the erection of a huge plant for the purpose of turning out pig iron rails, pipe and other staple commodities. The money for this is said to be forthcoming. The major portion of the properties to be worked is under control of Col. S. B. Milner of Salt Lake City. Senator W. A. Clark has taken an interest in the enterprise and he is said in turn to have engaged foreign capital in the scheme on the occasion of his last visit to Europe. Everything is now in shape where operations can be commenced. The first step will be the construction of the branch road to the heart of the iron region, and then will follow the development of the country. The construction of this line has to all intents and purposes been decided upon, and but for the scarcity of rails would be pushed right away. Since Col. Milner engaged in iron mining in Iron county he has acquired United States patents for fifty or sixty valuable claims, and now has in process the patenting of some forty additional ones. He has also taken steps to get a water supply for the new town, and consequently means business. This activity on the part of the Clark-Milner crowd has stirred up the Colorado Fuel & Iron people to a mighty activity, with the result that iron claims are being taken up all along the line. For the past week there have been a large number of iron and coal contest cases in the United States Land office at Salt Lake City. It is generally conceded that the manufacture of iron will commence at an early date. The problem of coke has been largely solved by the development of a fine body of semi-anhracite coal near the iron deposits. The Colorado Fuel & Iron company is the biggest source of revenue for the Denver & Rio Grande. It is stated that it is the intention of Senator Clark to make the Desert Mound undertaking perform a similar service for the San Pedro. The importance of works of such magnitude would mean millions for Southern California also. One of the most important features in vesting stockholder in the stocks of the two railways and that it is without power to interfere in the management of or control of those roads; that the court erred in not finding that the Northern Securities company was formed for the express purpose of gaining control of the majority of the stock of those two railroads and their management. It is further claimed that the court erred in failing to decide that the Securities company w s organized with the intent of evading the laws of the State of Minnesota, which prohibit such mergers as the Northern Securities company, and the court erred in deciding that the State was not entitled to any relief in the action brought to dissolve the merger. The assignment of error closes with a brief petition asking for a reversal of judgment in the case. "The following statistics, compiled by the California State Board of Trade are from transportation records and generally accepted as accurate. Comparison I repeat the figures presented in your last biennial report adding those for 1902, of fruit shipments in tons: Citrus fruits, 1890, 3209; 1900, 226,546; 1902, 225,668. Free deciduous fruits, 1890, 34,042; 1900, 9716; 1902, 100,390. Dried deciduous fruits, 1890, 32,297; 1900, 90,052; 1900, 151,944. Raisins, 1890, 20,660; 1900, 3407; 1902, 47,575. Nuts, 1890, 787; 1900, 6,518; 1902, 10,918. Canned fruits, 1890, 40,060; 1900, 75,556; 1902, 80,634. Wines and brandy, 1890, 47,650; 1900, 90,661; 1902, 88,682. Total tons, 1890,209,661; 1900,616,568; 1902,705,811. The shrimps in 1901 were 323,871 tons. COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS. "An approximate idea of the comparative amounts of different fruits is the deciduous class which are shipped out of the state can be had from this following: Carloads in 19 Cherries...2 Apricots...2 Peaches...1 Plums...1 Pears...2 Grapes...9 Apples...* Mixed...7 *The foregoing statement covers shipments to November 5, 1902, does not include the total apple shipments which are probably about three times as great as indicated; in fact, rect shipments to Europe alone reach about 450 carloads. "On the whole, the fruit products California are being easily disposed at fairly remunerative rates, and this business is in good heart and enjoy good outlook. There is, of course, fluctuation in the values of different fruits and in the market conditions which meet at distant points. Such years' strike the fruits somewhat irritably, and are discouraging first one special grower and then another and as our localities are largely given to specializing according to favorite culture conditions, there is opportunity for complaint somewhere nearly every year. Complaining is the tradition privilege of farmers, and fruit growers are entitled to their share of it. We find that our fruit growing district have busiest towns,the handsome rural improvements,the largest estate rolls and are most attractive homeseekers. While these things are true our fruit industries must counted in prosperous condition though the greatest anticipations not always realized. ORCHARD AREAS INCREASING. Although the orchard and vineyards are still increasing quite rapidly in the state as a whole there are so districts in which special extension notable.The fruits which have recently advanced most notably are two pomological kings—the orange and the apple." concerning the value set upon it by its former owners, when it is stated that the Bayside company paid $100,000 for the 200 acres purchased. By January 1, 1904, the Pacific Electric company's new line will be in operation, carrying passengers through the tract. The Alamitos bay branch of the Pacific Electric company's road to Alamitos bay, directly opposite the property, affording direct transportation to Los Angeles, already is in operation. When the main line is completed the electric company says a five-minute service will go into effect. Still water for boating and bathing is one of the chief attractions of the new resort. It is asserted that nowhere along the coast, within thirty miles of Los Angeles, can such smooth water be found. Trouble is again brewing among members of the New York Fruit Exchange over the inspection of samples of fruit on docks. The inspection system has been maintained for some two years now, in order to prevent as far as possible tampering with samples; in other words, to see that samples are closed and left for inspection without being fixed up. The importers, who are also members of the New York Fruit Exchange, have not been paying cent per box to defray expenses of this inspection charge. The present agreement expires on September 30, and a movement is now under way to have the importers pay their share of the tax under the new agreement. Buyers of foreign fruits claim that the funds of the exchange are low, insufficient to carry on inspection very long on the present basis, and unless the importers come to the aid of the exchange, the entire inspection system will have to be abandoned coal near the iron deposits. The Colorado Fuel & Iron company is the biggest source of revenue for the Denver & Rio Grande. It is stated that it is the intention of Senator Clark to make the Desert Mound undertaking perform a similar service for the San Pedro. The importance of works of such magnitude would mean millions for Southern California also. One of the most important features in the progress of State development was recently made public by the announcement of a meeting of the commercial bodies which organized the California Promotion committee, in which a resolution was passed for the reorganization of the committee upon lines which will greatly enlarge the scope of the committee's work. Under the provisions of the resolution the Promotion committee becomes a distinct institution, with enlarged powers for public usefulness. A feature of the committee as reorganized is the creation of an advisory board, wherein all sections of the State will be adequately represented. The Governor will be a member of this board. The resolution for reorganization was passed unanimously. A vote of thanks was extended by the commercial organizations to the State Board of Trade for the able, energetic and successful efforts made by its committee, the California Promotion committee towards developing, upbuilding and making known the resources of this State. The California Promotion committee was organized March, 1902. Active work began September, 1902 and the results accomplished have been phenomenal. For Rent Furnished front room for rent, inquire at this office. CALIFORNIA'S FRUIT INDUSTRY Paper Deafing With State's Resources Read at Pomological Meeting at Boston. E. J. Wickson of the Univercalifornia has prepared an elaband scholarly report upon the industry of California for the San Pomological Society which is in session in Boston. The renment part as follows: The best general impression of the of our pomological industries can from an examination of the statthe kinds and qualities of fruits products which are shipped the state lines. The local consumption of these food supplies, allarge per capita, may be disrebecause the population of Calinot large, and commercially, in the case of cherries and bernal sale is not the motive in proCherries and berries are risimportance for long distance at in fresh form, and both move in tins, and yet local consumpimportant in disposing of the actively small product of all ruits except grapes. Following statistics, compiled California State Board of Trade, transportation records and are only accepted as accurate. For reason I repeat the figures prein your last biennial report, those for 1902, of fruit shiptons: Citrus fruits, 1890, 34,-, 226,546; 1902, 225,668. Fresh rus fruits, 1890, 34,042; 1900, 91,-, 100,390. Dried deciduous 1890, 32,297; 1900, 90,052; 1902, Raisins, 1890, 20,660; 1900, 36,-, 47,575. Nuts, 1890, 787; 1900, 102,10,918. Canned fruits, 1890, trees are now of bearing age. TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS. "Transportation and marketing problems still occupy a large share of the time which producers can devote to local and state assemblies. Though it is impossible yet to record the permanent success of any great undertaking, still the benefits resulting from such degrees of success as have been attained are notable. The skeptic on the feasibility of co-operative action among agriculturists might truly claim, for example, that the greatest undertaking the Southern California Citrus Fruit Exchange had never secured control of more than half the citrus fruits produced; that the Raisin Growers' Association had not only failed to secure permanent organization, but had difficulty even in getting a one-year contract for 90 per cent. of its product and was, therefore, forced to abandon for the present, at least, all of its great ambition toward owning its own packing houses, its own establishment for seeding raisins and the distribution of its own products; that the great association of prune growers failed so lamentably in its undertaking to sell at its own prices the 150,000,000 pounds prune crop of 1900 that it never was given another crop to sell. "It is true that this is a sad record for co-operative packing and selling. For these are the greatest efforts ever made in the state, but the impression changes if a little color is thrown upon the picture. Though the Citrus Fruit Exchange never controlled more than half the product it was able to double the return per box to growers immediately after its organization by correcting the method of its rival buyers and it has exerted a strong influence ever since in correcting abuses, in extending distribution, in reducing fixed charges; in short, it may be said to have rescued the California citrus fruit interest from collapse and during the present year it has formed a merger LOCAL JOTTINGS OF INTEREST Missourians' Meeting Two hundred former Missourians gathered at the Orange County park on Thursday to hold a reunion and picnic. W. H. Spurgeon called the assemblage to order, and with U. E. Squires of Villa Park acting as chairman and J. A. Turner as secretary an Orange County Missouri society was organized with the following-named officers for the coming year: J. E. Pleasants of Silverado, president; W. H. Spurgeon and Mrs. I. D. Mills of Santa Ana, vice-presidents; J. A. Turner of Santa Ana secretary and treasurer. Rev. J. H. Garnett, Rev. Mr. Petty, W. H. Spurgeon, U. E. Squires and others were among the speakers. Dickinson Case The first clash between the Prohibits and liquor people at Santa Ana is on this week in the trial of a drayman named Dickinson, who was arrested some days ago for hauling a keg of beer from the railroad depot to the social club located in the Rossmore hotel. The case has been on trial before Justice Willson. Judge Ballard and Ciyde Bishop appear for the defense and Col. Heathman and Senator Hahn of Pasadena, special counsel for the Anti-saloon league, are conducting the prosecution. Four days were consumed in getting one juror, but more rapid progress was made subsequently, and when court opened on Tuesday nine jurymen had been secured. The case will probably be on trial during the week. Selecting School Site Voters in the new high school district formed in the Bolsa-Westminster district held an election to determine the selection of a site for the building. COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS. Approximate idea of the commounts of different fruits of diduous class which are shipped the state can be had from the ing: Carloads in 1902: 245 221 1,777 1,480 2,003 970 *309 20 Foregoing statement covers dates to November 5, 1902, and include the total apple shipwhich are probably about three great as indicated; in fact, displays to Europe alone reached 60 carloads. The whole, the fruit products of USA being easily disposed of by remunerative rates, and the is in good heart and enjoys a look. There is, of course, flucin the values of different fruits of the market conditions which met at distant points. Such off strike the fruits somewhat irregand are discouraging first to special grower and then to another, our localities are largely given alizing, according to favoring conditions, there is opportunity plain somewhere nearly every Complaining is the traditional type of farmers, and fruit growers titled to their share of it. Still, that our fruit growing districts are busiest towns, the handsomest improvements, the largest assessments and are most attractive to workers. While these things are our fruit industries must be in prosperous condition, although the greatest anticipations are always realized. CHARD AREAS INCREASING. Though the orchard and vineyard are still increasing quite rapidly state as a whole, there are some as in which special extension is. The fruits which have readvanced most notably are the monological kings—the orange and pear. Planting of oranges on the east side of the San Joanish River. "The Raisin Growers' Association, immediately upon its organization, secured control of about 90 per cent. of the raisin output and fixed the prices at figures which yielded a fair profit to the growers, sold the year's crop, cleared away a considerable carry-over from the previous year and brought a new era of prosperity into the Fresno and Kings county district of the San Joaquin valley, enabling growers to pay off mortgages and have a good supply of ready money besides. It has worked five years or more, never reaching the permanency and perfection of organization which its most ambitious promoters aimed at and yet always rescuing the raisin interest from exactions and oppressions. The association of prune growers had a most difficult task in its effort to sell at a profit the enormous prune product of 1900, including the output of rival sections and of people distrustful of each other. It had rivals at home and enemies at a distance. It made colossal errors in the matter of ways and means and from nearly all points of view it failed utterly and will never outlive its bad name. Out of its failure, however, comes a stronger disposition than ever toward the formation of local associations and their affiliation into central control. Lessons have been learned from failure and the air is cleared after the storms. Co-operation among California fruit growers is all the stronger because of the failures it has made. "We have now in California from 75 to 100 local associations, most of them owning property in packing houses, etc., buying and distributing supplies, grading and packing fruit and drying in many cases, selling first-class products under their distinctive brands, and acting together in securing advantages in transportation and the like. We have associations of special product people, walnut growers, almond growers, prune growers, etc., which are in some cases fixing minimum price or arranging public sales, accepting or rejecting bids upon products in bulk and representing many producers. In these lines of local co-operation steady and stalwart progress is being made and for these are the greatest efforts ever made in the state, but the impression changes if a little color is thrown upon the picture. Though the Citrus Fruit Exchange never controlled more than half the product it was able to double the return per box to growers immediately after its organization by correcting the method of its rival buyers and it has exerted a strong influence ever since in correcting abuses, in extending distribution, in reducing fixed charges; in short, it may be said to have rescued the California citrus fruit interest from collapse and during the present year it has formed a merger with rival buyers to prevent gluts and losses in eastern markets, an example which was quickly followed by those handling the eastern shipment of deciduous fruits. Its direct value and its indirect value in showing fruit growers their power when working together are both ineestimable, and yet it never controlled more than half the crop. LESSON OF FAILURE. "The Raisin Growers' Association, immediately upon its organization, secured control of about 90 per cent. of the raisin output and fixed the prices at figures which yielded a fair profit to the growers, sold the year's crop, cleared away a considerable carry-over from the previous year and brought a new era of prosperity into the Fresno and Kings county district of the San Joaquin valley, enabling growers to pay off mortgages and have a good supply of ready money besides. It has worked five years or more, never reaching the permanency and perfection of organization which its most ambitious promoters aimed at and yet always rescuing the raisin interest from exactions and oppressions. The association of prune growers had a most difficult task in its effort to sell at a profit the enormous prune product of 1900, including the output of rival sections and of people distrustful of each other. It had rivals at home and enemies at a distance. It made colossal errors in the matter of ways and means and from nearly all points of view it failed utterly and will never outlive its bad name. Out of its failure, however, comes a stronger disposition than ever toward the formation of local associations and their affiliation into central control. Lessons have been learned from failure and the air is cleared after the storms. Co-operation among California fruit growers is all the stronger because of the failures it has made. "We have now in California from 75 to 100 local associations, most of them owning property in packing houses, etc., buying and distributing supplies, grading and packing fruit and drying in many cases, selling first-class products under their distinctive brands, and acting together in securing advantages in transportation and the like. We have associations of special product people, walnut growers, almond growers, prune growers, etc., which are in some cases fixing minimum price or arranging public sales, accepting or rejecting bids upon products in bulk and representing many producers. In these lines of local co-operation steady and stalwart progress is being made for these are the greatest efforts ever made in the state, but the impression changes if a little color is thrown upon the picture. Though the Citrus Fruit Exchange never controlled more than half the product it was able to double the return per box to growers immediately after its organization by correcting the method of its rival buyers and it has exerted a strong influence ever since in correcting abuses, in extending distribution, in reducing fixed charges; in short, it may be said to have rescued the California citrus fruit interest from collapse and during the present year it has formed a merger with rival buyers to prevent gluts and losses in eastern markets, an example which was quickly followed by those handling the eastern shipment of deciduous fruits. Its direct value and its indirect value in showing fruit growers their power when working together are both ineestimable, and yet it never controlled more than half the crop." LESSON OF FAILURE. "The Raisin Growers' Association, immediately upon its organization, secured control of about 90 per cent. of the raisin output and fixed the prices at figures which yielded a fair profit to the growers, sold the year's crop, cleared away a considerable carry-over from the previous year and brought a new era of prosperity into the Fresno and Kings county district of the San Joaquin valley, enabling growers to pay off mortgages and have a good supply of ready money besides. It has worked five years or more, never reaching the permanency and perfection of organization which its most ambitious promoters aimed at and yet always rescuing the raisin interest from exactions and oppressions. The association of prune growers had a most difficult task in its effort to sell at a profit the enormous prune product of 1900, including the output of rival sections and of people distrustful of each other. It had rivals at home and enemies at a distance. It made colossal errors in the matter of ways and means and from nearly all points of view it failed utterly and will never outlive its bad name. Out of its failure, however, comes a stronger disposition than ever toward the formation of local associations and their affiliation into central control. Lessons have been learned from failure and the air is cleared after the storms. Co-operation among California fruit growers is all the stronger because of the failures it has made. "We have now in California from 75 to 100 local associations, most of them owning property in packing houses, etc., buying and distributing supplies, grading and packing fruit and drying in many cases, selling first-class products under their distinctive brands, and acting together in securing advantages in transportation and the like. We have associations of special product people, walnut growers, almond growers, prune growers, etc., which are in some cases fixing minimum price or arranging public sales, accepting or rejecting bids upon products in bulk and representing many producers. In these lines of local co-operation steady and stalwart progress is being made for these are the greatest efforts ever made in the state, but the impression changes if a little color is thrown upon the picture. Though the Citrus Fruit Exchange never controlled more than half the product it was able to double the return per box to growers immediately after its organization by correcting the method of its rival buyers and it has exerted a strong influence ever since in correcting abuses, in extending distribution, in reducing fixed charges; in short, it may be said to have rescued the California citrus fruit interest from collapse and during the present year it has formed a merger with rival buyers to prevent gluts and losses in eastern markets, an example which was quickly followed by those handling the eastern shipment of deciduous fruits. Its direct value and its indirect value in showing fruit growers their power when working together are both ineestimable, and yet it never controlled more than half the crop." EIGHT CENTS Eight cents a pound is what a young woman paid for twelve pounds of flesh. She was thin and weak and paid one dollar for a bottle of Scott's Emulsion, and by taking regular doses had gained twelve pounds in weight before the bottle was finished. Eight cents a pound is cheap for such valuable material. Some pay more, some less, some get nothing for their money. You get your money's worth when you buy Scott's Emulsion. We will send you a little free. SCOTT & BOWNE, CHEMISTS, 409 Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and $200 all druggists.