anaheim-gazette 1906-12-27

NEEDED LEGISLATION And Investigation for Protection of Forests Read by Lewis E. Aubury before the Water and Forest Association, December 7. That there is urgent need for more national and state legislation in regard to the protection of our forested areas, both from fire and the operations of timber speculators, is a subject which I believe is worthy of the attention of the Water and Forest Association. The general opinion seems to be that the government is looking to such protection, and that the individual need not concern himself with matters which our senators and representatives are supposed to attend to. Now, I do not wish to be understood as criticising the very efficient work of the present forest service, nor the able efforts expended by Hon. Gifford Pinchot, to protect our forests. To President Roosevelt we owe more than to any other chief executive for the carrying out our beneficient forest reserve policies, but we must look to the future when we may not have a Roosevelt to direct, nor a Pinchot to carry out a policy similar to the present one. The miner, as well as every class of citizens, who have the welfare of our countay at heart, are one and all agreed that our forests must be protected. No public movement of magnitude has ever taken up the subject of forest preservation as it deserves, although the Water and Forest Association of California has always lent its best efforts for the protection of all holders of these lands to timber thereon are exposed to make a startling chapter. One of the greatest concerns is the fact that most able timber land is in the few individuals or corporate instance, in California, one million acres of the land in our state is contested individual. When we consider our laws which appear to some carefully drawn that they improved upon, how is it such vast areas could be estly? Is it not against that such immense hold acquired legally or not, so lowed to be possessed by a corporation? What will be the position of manufacturer, builder or mine hence, when his present ply of timber shall have been? He will be at the timber baron, unless there isient forest reserve from which draw. Then from the miner, how will he him to mine his ore at a cheap supply of timber? Already timber and lumber have begun to advance, and indication that they will lower. If this is the case not only the mining, but terests as well, to look to there is a necessity also watchfulness to preserve present permanent and test reserves against the methods of the timber gra The miner, as well as every class of citizens, who have the welfare of our countay at heart, are one and all agreed that our forests must be protected. No public movement of magnitude has ever taken up the subject of forest preservation as it deserves, although the Water and Forest Association of California has always lent its best efforts for the protection of all interests. Some may say that we have our present forest reserves, and that additional reserves are being created, and that when permanent lines are drawn, defining the reserves, the question will be settled. Do not be too certain in that direction. Let me remind you that timber is becoming more scarce year by year, and that the present available supply, even including that in our present forest reserve (which up to July, 1906, occupied an area of 103,329,877 acres), will contain only sufficient timber to last for another twenty-five years, if the present wasteful methods are continued. Then let us consider the number of acres of government timber land outside of the reserve, now open to entry, and which also contain marketable timber. Let us assure you that this area is very limited. Then let us consider the amount of timber land owned by corporations and individuals west of the Mississippi river. This area is very large, but the number of owners is very small. In fact, this large domain, involving millions of acres, is owned or controlled by about twenty-five individuals or corporations, commonly called "timber grabbers;" who appear to have an insatiable appetite for desirable timber land, their desires for possession leading them to endeavor to secure these lands by hook or crook, and more often by "crook." No one has yet been able to ascertain what the "capacity" of the timber grabber really is, nor when nor where his depredation will cease. He never sleeps, and while you are congratulating yourself that the timber you need for industrial and mining purposes is perfectly safe in the forest reserves, and can be drawn on when required, he and his allies are at work framing some measure to cut off a slice of the reserves. Now, I do not wish to be classed as an alarmist, nor do I wish to a cheap supply of timber. Already timber and lumber have begun to advance, and indication that they will lower. If this is the case, not only the mining, but other interests as well, to look to there is a necessity also watchfulness to preserve present permanent and test reserves against the methods of the timber grazing confronts us, which consideration. It was thought forest reserve policy would classes within the lines of particularly the miner, and but a mineral or agriculture could be made in the reservoir hold the ingenuity of the grabber for contriving to complish his purpose—he miner locations. This has in California in the temporary reserves, and filling approximately one we have already been made lands, but a small percentage have any evidence of being character. This class of not only illegal, but the most individuals making them an onus on the mining industry. This again brings up the an available supply of timber different purposes. If such tions on timber land in these permanent reserves are ask you—will the miner not be subject to the on's methods in the reservoir outside of them. Let us hope that the forest will use its best efforts in from this new danger, and the vacant lands now in have been similarly filed means will be devised to evil. There is obviously a sity for more stringent stronger regulations by service, relating to mining the reserves. In this connection arises—when will we be energetic action by the towards a proper investig frauds perpetrated in Cal when will the millions timber lands which have what the "capacity" of the timber grabber really is, nor when nor where his depredation will cease. He never sleeps, and while you are congratulating yourself that the timber you need for industrial and mining purposes is perfectly safe in the forest reserves, and can be drawn on when required, he and his allies are at work framing some measure to cut off a slice of the reserves. Now, I do not wish to be classed as an alarmist, nor do I wish to have you consider this merely a theory. It is a fact that notwithstanding the policy of the president to enlarge our present forest reserves for the protection of the timber and the conservation of our water supply, that attacks are constantly being made on this policy, and efforts are likewise put forth from time to time to have thrown open to entry (so they might be located by agents of the speculators) lands now in permanent reserves. You might ask, "How could this be accomplished when our land is safe-guarded by the agents of the government?" Let me again say, "do not be too sure of that." Were ALL government agents trustworthy our fears might be quieted, but I am sorry to say that such is not the case, and that there is often collusion between the timber grabber and government officials, as has been demonstrated in the past. I might add, also, that in this I speak not from here-say, but from personal knowledge. The developments in the Oregon land cases, which were made public during the past year, and in which government officials, a United States senator, and prominent citizens, were convicted of timber land frauds, only go to illustrate the fact that there is a great necessity for more stringent laws to protect our forests. The illegal acts perpetrated in Oregon are but a speck as compared with those in other Pacific Coast states, and when the methods adopted by some of the evil. There is obviously a city for more stringent stronger regulations by service, relating to mining the reserves. In this connection arises—when will we be an energetic action by the towards a proper investigation frauds perpetrated in California when will the millions of timber lands which have been this state be again return public domain? Where are and what are the influence vent Crlifornia from getting deal?" Those who have matter much attention are the fault lies with the government officials who are corroshield the thieves. At least a portion of the machinery is rusty, which counts for the fact that certain officials require "great it were not that the end would be defeated, named high up in the government service could be given who subsidized by the timber the mention of whose nausea cause a sensation. In order that an invest these illegal acts, which affect California, should be a matter of great urgency suggest that this association the legislature about to assail a joint resolution be passed on congress the necessity for diate investigation of matters the illegal acquisition of areas of this state. One of our most serious tions in the matter of forests is that of fire, which annually more timber than all the combined. Some of the passed laws relating to the West Coast S Offers 100,000 Treasury Stock THE K MINING & M AT 25c PER Investigate this property Bird V. 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For instance, in California approximately million acres of the best timbered in our state is controlled by one individual. when we consider our timber land which appear to some as being so badly drawn that they could not be saved upon, how is it possible that vast areas could be acquired honIs it not against public policy such immense holding, whether legally or not, should be allowed to be possessed by any individual corporation? at will be the position of the man-er, builder or miner a few years when his present available sup-timber shall have been exhaustive will be at the mercy of the baron, unless there is a conveni-ent reserve from which he can Then from the standpoint of miner, how will it be possible for mine his ore at a profit without supply of timber to draw from? By timber and lumber prices begun to advance, and there is no reason that they will ever become If this is the case, it behooves by the mining, but all other industries well, to look to the future. is a necessity also for extreme usefulness to preserve intact our permanent and temporary forces against the underhanded lands of these lands to acquire the thereon are exposed, they will startling chapter. of the greatest causes for considest the fact that most of the avail-umber land is in the hands of a individuals or corporations. For instance, in California approximately million acres of the best timbered in our state is controlled by one individual. when we consider our timber land which appear to some as being so badly drawn that they could not be saved upon, how is it possible that vast areas could be acquired honIs it not against public policy such immense holding, whether legally or not, should be al-to be possessed by any individual corporation? at will be the position of the man-er, builder or miner a few years when his present available sup-timber shall have been exhaustive will be at the mercy of the baron, unless there is a conveni-ent reserve from which he can Then from the standpoint of miner, how will it be possible for mine his ore at a profit without supply of timber to draw from? By timber and lumber prices begun to advance, and there is no reason that they will ever become If this is the case, it behooves by the mining, but all other industries well, to look to the future. is a necessity also for extreme usefulness to preserve intact our permanent and temporary forces against the underhanded lands of these lands to acquire the thereon are exposed, they will startling chapter. of the greatest causes for considest the fact that most of the avail-umber land is in the hands of a individuals or corporations. For instance, in California approximately million acres of the best timbered in our state is controlled by one individual. when we consider our timber land which appear to some as being so badly drawn that they could not be saved upon, how is it possible that vast areas could be acquired honIs it not against public policy such immense holding, whether legally or not, should be al-to be possessed by any individual corporation? at will be the position of the man-er, builder or miner a few years when his present available sup-timber shall have been exhaustive will be at the mercy of the baron, unless there is a conveni-ent reserve from which he can Then from the standpoint of miner, how will it be possible for mine his ore at a profit without supply of timber to draw from? By timber and lumber prices begun to advance, and there is no reason that they will ever become If this is the case, it behooves by the mining, but all other industries well, to look to the future. is a necessity also for extreme usefulness to preserve intact our permanent and temporary forces against the underhanded lands of these lands to acquire the thereon are exposed, they will startling chapter. of the greatest causes for considest the fact that most of the avail-umber land is in the hands of a individuals or corporations. For instance, in California approximately million acres of the best timbered in our state is controlled by one individual. when we consider our timber land which appear to some as being so badly drawn that they could not be saved upon, how is it possible that vast areas could be acquired honIs it not against public policy such immense holding, whether legally or not, should be al-to be possessed by any individual corporation? at will be the position of the man-er, builder or miner a few years when his present available sup-timber shall have been exhaustive will be at the mercy of the baron, unless there is a conveni-ent reserve from which he can Then from the standpoint of miner, how will it be possible for mine his ore at a profit without supply of timber to draw from? By timber and lumber prices begun to advance, and there is no reason that they will ever become If this is the case, it behooves by the mining, but all other industries well, to look to the future. is a necessity also for extreme usefulness to preserve intact our permanent and temporary forces against the underhanded lands of these lands to acquire the thereon are exposed, they will startling chapter. of the greatest causes for considest the fact that most of the avail-umber land is in the hands of a individuals or corporations. For instance, in California approximately million acres of the best timbered in our state is controlled by one individual. when we consider our timber land which appear to some as being so badly drawn that they could not be saved upon, how is it possible that vast areas could be acquired honIs it not against public policy such immense holding, whether legally or not, should be al-to be possessed by any individual corporation? at will be the position of the man-er, builder or miner a few years when his present available sup-timber shall have been exhaustive will be at the mercy of the baron, unless there is a conveni-ent reserve from which he can Then from the standpoint of miner, how will it be possible for mine his ore at a profit without supply of timber to draw from? By timber and lumber prices begun to advance, and there is no reason that they will ever become If this is the case, it behooves by the mining, but all other industries well, to look to the future. is a necessity also for extreme usefulness to preserve intact our permanent and temporary forces against the underhanded lands of these lands to acquire the thereon are exposed, they will startling chapter. of the greatest causes for considest the fact that most of the avail-umber land is in the hands of a individuals or corporations. For instance, in California approximately million acres of the best timbered in our state is controlled by one individual. when we consider our timber land which appear to some as being so badly drawn that they could not be saved upon, how is it possible that vast areas could be acquired honIs it not against public policy such immense holding, whether legally or not, should be al-to be possessed by any individual corporation? at will be the position of the man-er, builder or miner a few years when his present available sup-timber shall have been exhaustive will be at the mercy of the baron, unless there is a conveni-ent reserve from which he can Then from the standpoint of miner, how will it be possible for mine his ore at a profit without supply of timber to draw from? 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For instance, in California approximately million acres of the best timbered in our state is controlled by one individual. when we consider our timber land which appear to some as being so badly drawn that they could not be saved upon, how is it possible that vast areas could be acquired honIs it not against public policy such immense holding, whether legally or not, should be al-to be possessed by any individual corporation? at will be the position of the man-er, builder or miner a few years when his present available sup-timber shall have been exhaustive will be at the mercy of the baron, unless there is a conveni-ent reserve from which he can Then from the standpoint of miner, how will it be possible for mine his ore at a profit without supply of timber to draw from? 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Pickering, of persons setting fire, or allowing the same to get beyond control, but it is quite evident that these laws are not rigidly enforced, or that they are not sufficiently stringent to prevent the recurrence of the annual fires, although I will state that conditions in California are improving. owing to the watchfulness of our present state forester. The average citizen has no conception of the means resorted to by the timber grabber to accomplish his ends. A majority of the timber lands of California are owned or controlled by non-residents of the state, and while our California senators and representatives might be laboring to protect our forests, the timber grabber is busy at the U.S. land office at Washington, with senators or representatives from Michigan or Wisconsin who are working in his interests. This is not theory, and some day the corruption now existing among government officials will react on California and we will come to a realization of it with a "deep, dull thud." What does the non-resident timber baron care for the future conservation of water or the protection of the timber, and for that matter what does the average citizen of North know or care whether rests are protected. He ent plenitude for imme ties, and he is selfish en future generations take selves. If he would talk son from the experienc California in the protec and the conservation would be an example w lating. In my opinion the a State legislature should the necessity of the ena ous laws, or to the enfo present laws concerning forest fires. In considering the v relating to forest protec I have spoken, if they approval of the Water ciation, I trust that my well as any others which gested looking toward ment of conditions whi the miner or manufactu firmly placed before the government officials that pr and regulations will be THE st Securities Co. 10,000 Shares of the Stock of HE KELSO & MILLING CO. 25c PER SHARE property It is a Winner ry Adams and Theodore Ford of Anaheim, S. W. Reardon, H. W. Walker, William d Dr. Strasser and Prof. Ward of San Jaroperty recently and all have invested. Conlerton, expert miner, recommends this pro ho has mined for more than 50 years, and Ana would swear by on a mining proposiecommended this mine. king on is from 15 to 35 feet wide. we Dr. Strasser and Prof. Ward of San Japroperty recently and all have invested. Conlerton, expert miner, recommends this prowho has mined for more than 50 years, and Ana would swear by on a mining proposirecommended this mine. Walking on is from 15 to 35 feet wide. We qually strong, running parallel with the first face assay. At 70 feet we have $46.87. Want to make money? Stafford to miss this opportunity. We will of this stock. Old to careful, conservative investors. Cond above; then send your order to Coast Securities Co. FISCAL AGENTS. c Building Los Angeles New Years SOUTHERN PACIFIC Jan. 1, with return limit southern California where covered by the lines of wise, if we procrastinate, and are not granted fuller protection, some day we will awaken to the fact that we have been negligent with our most valuable possession. TOURNAMENT OF ROSES Pasadena January 1, 1907. Special through cars to Pasadena without change on trains leaving Anaheim at 7:27 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 1st. Fare for round trip, $1.25. The Columbia Marching Club of Santa Ana will be on this train. Special train will leave Los Angeles returning at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, stopping at all intermediate stations. Inquire of J. M. Pickering, Agent, Southern Pacific, Anaheim, NEXT Tomorrow night. Dec. 28, at the An- Jan. 1, with return limit southern California where a covered by the lines of Pacific M. Pickering, Agent. age citizen of Northern California w or care whether or not our forare protected. He sees an apparplentitude for immediate necessiand he is selfish enough to let the generations take care of themes. If he would take an object lesfrom the experience of Southern California in the protection of forests the conservation of water, it would be an example well worth emuging. my opinion the attention of the legislature should be directed to necessity of the enactment of rigorlaws, or to the enforcement of their cent laws concerning the setting of rest fires. considering the various subjects taking to forest protection of which have spoken, if they meet with the proval of the Water and Forest associon, I trust that my statements, as as any others which may be sugered looking towards the improvement of conditions which will benefit miner or manufacturer, will be so ply placed before the state and govment officials that proper legislation regulations will be enacted. Other- NEXT Tomorrow night, Dec. 28, at the Anaheim opera-house will be given the most popular western play, "A Cowboy's Girl." Music furnished by the Krechmer orchestra. Seats at McColum's. "A Cowboy's Girl." A play that is worth a butime and money.—Louisville Journa FOR THE HOLIDAYS. The Boston Bakery will have a great supply of all kinds of Christmas fancy cakes, fruit cakes, also honey cakes and fancy cookies. All kind of Xmas tree decorations. A fine assortment of fresh candies, chocolate creams and Christmas mixed, the latest in canc boxes. Stephen Kistler, Center S opposite Hart's new building. Unclaimed Letters Unclaimed letters in the Anaheim post office week ending Dec. 26, 1906: Walter Luther, Mrs. E. R. Ramney, Mrs. Rosa Tappe, Mrs. P. V. Wilson. When calling for above letters please say "advertised," and name the date this list. One cent extra will be charged for each advertised letter. Letters remaining unclaimed at the expiration of fifteen days from dat will be sent to the dead letter office. J. W. DUCKWORTH, P. M. Those home-made crosswalks are thalimit. T. J. Shea of Los Angeles has bespending the holidays with his broth-