anaheim-gazette 1907-02-07

THE FOREST SERVICE BY A. W. COOPER In Charge of California Studies—From the report of the State Board of Examiners. By an act of the legislature, passed in 1903, the State Board of Examiners was empowered to enter into a contract with the forest service, (then the bureau of forestry) of the U.S. Department of agriculture, for the purpose of investigating the forest resources of the state, determining the best means of conserving them, and formulating a state forest policy. By the same act, $15,000 was appropriated for carrying on the work the first two years, with the provision that the forest service should contribute a like amount. This contract has been twice renewed since the conclusion of the first two years, with an additional appropriation of $5000 by both the state and the forest service for each succeeding year. Actual work in the state was begun by the forest service July 1, 1903. The co-operative work is therefore now in its fourth year and sufficient time has elapsed to make it possible to point out results, although certain lines of work are as yet incomplete. The contract outlines in a general way the lines which the work has followed, namely: A determination of the character and extent of the State's forest resources; the best methods of conserving them, and the formation dealt with the reforestation important watersheds here. The conclusion that planting on the Southern mountains, except localities, will be a very undertaking and of doubt but that a careful choice for planting may make forestation possible in the mountains. As a result of these efforts of investigation, which largely the first two years erative work, measures lated which, it was b state should embody in policy. These measures mitted to the legislature of a bill in the winter o led to the act of March which revised the fire lated a state board of f the office of state forester to be filled by a technical forester. The state forests are in the main the enf state forest laws, the timberland owners with information, and the d of an interest in forestry the state. While the general work outlined was in progress of special lines of work among these were a num mercial tree studies, which was to provide acc regarding the habits and more important com with the object of securi tinued presence in the f teresting timber owners. time has elapsed to make it possible to point out results, although certain lines of work are as yet incomplete. The contract outlines in a general way the lines which the work has followed, namely: A determination of the character and extent of the State's forest resources; the best methods of conserving them, and the formation of a state forest policy. For all of the above mentioned purposes the first step necessary was the acquiring of a knowledge of the general condition and extent of the forests of the state. Accordingly an examination of 21,000,000 acres of forest and brush land was made. This included the North Sierra, the Sierra Nevadas, Southern California mountains, and the greater part of the redwood belt. The work also included a general classification and description of the forest by types and a description of the timber resources by counties. As a result of the work, a forest map of the state was prepared, showing the extent and location of the commercial forest, woodlands, and brush lands. In connection with this work large areas of the forest were examined with a view of determining their suitability for forest reserves. Several such areas were found, which, after a consideration of all interests involved, proved suitable, and have since been reserved. One of the most interesting questions in the preservation of the forest, both to the state and to private lumbermen, has been the protection of the forest lands from fire. This has been the subject of an extended investigation into the character, causes, and extent of forest fires, the purpose being to devise both general and special measures for checking them and preventing their occurrence. This investigation revealed the fact that the prevalence of fires might to a great extent be attributed to the inadequacy or non-enforce- While the general work outlined was in progress of special lines of work we Among these were a number commercial tree studies, the which was to provide advice regarding the habits and the more important com-munities with the object of securing timed presence in the forest interesting timber owners methods of lumbering for their reproduction. Studies sort were made of sugar pine, and white fir. A side had been made of redwood to the commencement of erative work. These studies showed that growth and character of various species made them well to conservative lumbering securing of successful creerber. Studies somewhat similar above were made of eucalyptus of tanbark oak. The study included the co-growth figures from the eucalyptus groves, at wet mates of the yield and then returns from planted eucalyptus various localities. As there is an introduced tree, the its propagation and extension also important and the dealt thoroughly with them and with the uses and value of the different species. It became apparent early study that the genus was increasing importance and nature value in sections of climatically adapted to ition. This led to the establishment at the Uni California for the purposes strength and the physical properties different species of eucalyptarly in relation to their special purposes. These still in progress, but have has been the subject of an extended investigation into the character, causes, and extent of forest fires, the purpose being to devise both general and special measures for checking them and preventing their occurrence. This investigation revealed the fact that the prevalence of fires might to a great extent be attributed to the inadequacy or non-enforcement of the state fire laws. The methods best adapted to fire prevention on individual tracts were found to be by patrol, fire lines, and the disposal of slash on logged lands. In Southern California the question of water supply is all-important and bears a close relation to the forest cover. On this account two more or less related lines of work were undertaken in the southern mountains. The first was a study of the chaparral or brush areas for the purpose of determining the possibility of their natural reforestation and their relation to the water supply. This study was later extended to similar areas in the northern part of the state. It revealed the fact that a brush cover is a very good conserver of moisture in the absence of a tree cover, that natural reforestation of such areas is a very slow and at best uncertain process, only taking place at all where fire is kept out for a long period, and that fire is the chief factor in the formation and spread of such areas. The second study in this connection... result with the reforestation of instant watersheds by planting. the conclusion was reached planting on the Southern Calimountains, except in favored dies, will be a very expensive taking and of doubtful success, that a careful choice of species planting may make gradual relation possible in portions of mountains. The result of these general lines investigation, which occupied by the first two years of co-opwork, measures were formuwhich, it was believed, the should embody in its forest These measures were subto the legislature in the form will in the winter of 1905, and the act of March 18, 1905, revised the fire laws and creastate board of forestry and office of state forester; the latter filled by a technically trained or. The state forester's duties the main the enforcement of state forest laws, the assisting of land owners with advice and ation, and the dissemination interest in forestry throughout state. The general work already was in progress a number special lines of work were started. for these were a number of commil tree studies, the purpose of was to provide accurate data giving the habits and growth of important commercial trees the object of securing their conpresence in the forest by inning timber owners in adopting and cost of lumbering and of the lumber market in general is essential to the forester in his efforts to perpetuate the forests, a study of lumbering and the timber market was made for all of the important commercial species of the Sierras. The study dealt with the relation of supply and output in different lumber centers and the extent and effect of outside competition, as well as with the different steps in and the cost of manufacture. The whole study has been an additional argument in favor of conservative lumbering. Next to fire the most important question in the protection of California's forests is grazing. This has been, therefore, the subject of a separate investigation with the purpose of determining the effects of grazing on the forests and on watersheds and what regulations were necessary to prevent damage to both. The results of this investigation have been largely embodied in the present grazing regulations in force on the federal reserves within the state. At the request of the state two other special pieces of work have been undertaken. The first of these was the estimate and appraisal of the Calaveras grove of big trees, which was made pending the event of its purchase either as a state or national park. The other piece of work was the investigation of the amount and character of the state's delinquent tax lands. This investigation revealed the fact that nearly 500,000 acres of land in the forest regions of the general work already was in progress a number special lines of work were started. these were a number of commal tree studies, the purpose of was to provide accurate data ing the habits and growth of are important commercial trees the object of securing their conpresence in the forest by inting timber owners in adopting tools of lumbering favorable to production. Studies of this were made of sugar pine, yellow and white fir. A similar study were made of redwood previous commencement of the co-opwork. The studies showed that the rate th and character of the varspecies made them well adapted reservative lumbering and the g of successful crops of timmes somewhat similar to the were made of eucalyptus and park oak. The eucalyptus included the collection of figures from the principal status groves, at well as estified the yield and the financial from planted eucalypts in localities. As the eucalyptus produced tree, the question of agitation and extension was important and the study has oroughly with these points in the uses and commercial of the different species. Same apparent early in the that the genus was one of inng importance and great fuue in sections of the state ally adapted to its producThis led to the establishment forest service of an experiation at the University of nia for the purpose of teststrength and the mechanical physical properties of the difpecies of eucalypts, particurelation to their use for purposes. These tests are progress, but have already appraisal of the Calaveras grove of big trees, which was made pending the event of its purchase either as a state or national park. The other piece of work was the investigation of the amount and character of the state's delinquent tax lands. This investigation revealed the fact that nearly 500,000 acres of land in the forest regions of the state was delinquent and thus the operation of the present tax laws was often defective, in that they virtually placed a premium on delinquency and delayed the acquisition by the state of a clear title to such lands. Iowa Association The annual reunion and basket picnic of Iowa will be held on Washington's birthday, February 22d, in East Lake park, Los Angeles. If the day should prove to be rainy, the picnic will be held in the same place on Wednesday, February 27th. Any further information will be gladly given by the secretary, C. H. Parsons, Pasadena, California. Two prizes will be offered for the best poems on the Iowa picnic. The first, $10 for the best poem; the second, $5 for the next best poem. There must not be less than twenty-four lines. Competition is open to any Iowa living in Southern California. There will be three competent judges, and every one will have a fair chance. MRS. SARAH J. WINDROM Mrs. Sarah J. Windrom of Chicago, cousin of Zachary Taylor, twelfth president of the United States, and grandniece of Alexander Hamilton, Hot days are here. I do get ready to build ther repair the old one. An place to get the lumber dows, etc. Give us a tr give you satisfaction. J. M. Griffith Los Angeles Street, near HENRY M. ADAMS, Walk on Easy Street Get rid of that painful corns When relief and cure are Indian Corn will do the work quickly and a particle of pain. It is the ing cornis, bunions or callouses of the leaf, apply it to the co instantly after which the cortirely. It is harmless and to other remedy. We have to all over the U.S., of its won cost is only 20 cents, sent two cent stamps and our boo feet. "Indian Pile Piles, price 50 cents. Agents selling these wonderful remem terms. Address, BOND SU BUILDING, WASHINGTON, Too Curious One well known New has discovered, like some sex, that it does not pay ous. One of the old fama a Scotchman named Will not believe in glossing for the sake of sparing feelings. The woman i though possessed of cons of manner, is not a bear it. Her husband, rece was a remarkably handl Mrs. Sarah J. Windrom of Chicago, cousin of Zachary Taylor, twelfth president of the United States, and grandniece of Alexander Hamilton, who signed the Declaration of Independence, says: "Vinol is a Godsend to old people. I am 76 years old, but have a hearty appetite, sleep soundly, and feel active and well today, thanks to Vinol. When I was young cod liver oil was dispensed in a greasy, unpalatable form, and it fairly gagged me to get it down. Vinol is entirely different, very palatable and nourishing to impoverished blood. It is the finest tonic and strength creator I ever used in my life." Vinol is a real cod liver preparation, from which the useless oil has been eliminated and tonic iron added. Try Vinol on our guarantee. Mullinix Drug Store FOR SALE Choice Softshell Walnut Trees. Size, from 10 feet down. Apply, 1¼ miles south of town, near semaphore tower. Phone Sub 337. Wm. PANNIER. an17ml The office hours of Dr. Roberts, the eye specialist in the Federman building will be on Saturdays hereafter. Other hours by appointment. Dr. Roberts keeps an automobile to visit patients at their homes, when for any reason they can not, or do not care, to come to the office. Theo. Ford's soft-shell walnuts have acquired celebrity throughout Southern California as being superior stock. Nurseries, 2¼ miles west of Orange on Anaheim road. Phone 494, Orange. ja3 One well known New Yorker has discovered, like some sex, that it does not pay pious. One of the old familes a Scotchman named Will not believe in glossing his wife was one of his mirers. One day when she at her husband's picture in the sitting room Willing around the grate, and of impulse she asked: "William, what do you such a handsome man marry such a plain woman? William looked from the speaker, meditated answered: "Must have been na'am." Attention! Your druggist should be an experienced man. I have had over 17 years experience. Bring your prescriptions here you will know that they are filled at. HATZFELD'S POPULAR PHARMACY Next to Postoffice ANAHEIM NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Anaheim Union Water Company Location of Principal Place of Business, Anaheim, Orange County, California. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of directors, held on the second day of February, 1907, an assessment of two dollars per share was levied upon the capital stock of corporation, payable on or before March 31, 1907, to the Secretary of the corporation, at office of the corporation, in the Backs building, Los Angeles street, Anaheim, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 6th day of March, 1907, will be delinquent and advertisement sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on Friday, twenty-ninth day of March, 1907, to pay subsequent assessment, together with costs of renting and expenses of sale. P. H. KRICK, Ottary Anaheim Union Water Company. Location of office, Backs building, Los Anheim, California. feb7td Sunset phone 494. P. O. Address R.F.D. No. Theo, Ford Grower of Ford's Soft Shell Walnut Trees 2½ miles West of Orange, Anaheim Road. Orange, California. VICTOR MONTGOMERY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Attention given to Probate Business Commercial Bank Building. Santa Ana - Cal. Tel. Black 791 au23-6m F. C. SPENCER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Notary Public Odd Fellows' Block, Center Street Anaheim, Cal. Frank Baum REAL ESTATE Center Street Anaheim. City and Country Property. Agent for Bay City Property DR. W. W. ADAMS OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Graduate of American School of Osteopathy of Kirksville, Mo. Office and Residence: 126 Philadelphia St. Office Hours: 10 to 12; 1 to 4. Phone No. Main 77 W. H. SYER, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office and residence in Hart Building, next to City Hall (formerly Dr. Bickford's). Office hours, 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Telephone No. Main 74 ANAHEIM - CAL. J. L. BEEBE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON NOT days are here. Now is the time set ready to build that new house or hire the old one. And Here is the place to get the lumber, Doors, Windows, etc. Give us a trial and we will you satisfaction. Y. M. Griffith & Co. Los Angeles Street, near S. P. depot. BURY M. ADAMS, AGENT Walk on Easy Street rid of that painful corn or bunion. en relief and cure are to be obtained Indian Corn Leaf to the work quickly and without causing circle of pain. It is the new way of treat burns, bunions or callous. Cut off a piece leaf, apply it to the corn, relief comes after which the corn is removed enIt is harmless and totally unlike any remedy. We have testimonials from over the U. S., of its wonderful cures, and is only 20 cents, sent by mail for ten cent stamps and our booklet how to treat it. "Indian Pile Ointment" cures price 50 cents. Agents make money these wonderful remedies. Write for Address, BOND SUPPLY CO., BOND DING, WASHINGTON, D. C. Too Curious. he well known New York woman discovered, like some others of her that it does not pay to be too curi-One of the old family retainers is notchman named William, who does believe in glossing over the truth the sake of sparing his listener'sags. The woman in question, alth possessed of considerable charmanner, is not a beauty and knows Her husband, recently deceased, a remarkably handsome man, and W. H. SYER, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office and residence in Hart Building, next to City Hall (formerly Dr. Bickford's). Office hours, 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Telephone No. Main 74 ANAHEIM CAL. J. L. BEEBE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office cor. Center and Palm Streets. Office hours: 11 to 12, m. 2 to 4, 7 to 8 p.m. Phone Main 221 ANAHEIM CAL. H. A JOHNSTON, M. D. Office and Residence Cor. Los Angeles and Broadway Sts. Phone Main 86. Hours: 2 to 4 p.m; 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m, by appointment. ANAHEIM CAL. RICHARD MELROSE ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC Office Center St Special attention given to Probate Matters ANAHEIM CAL. F. BACKS Undertaker Dealer in Furniture, Wall-Paper Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils, and Glass. Sewing Machine Supplies Corner Los Angeles and Chartres Sts Boston Bakery FRESH BREAD, PIES AND CAKES. Ice Cream and Confectionery S. Kistler, Proprietor GERMANIA HALL JOHN D...HEITSHUSEN, Prop. BACK'S NEW BUILDING LOS ANGELES STREET Keeps on hand a Large and complete stock of liquors, wines and cigars. Cold beer always on draught. Little Gem Employment Agency If you want hands to do work of any kind, please call on the Little Gem Employment The well known New York woman discovered, like some others of her that it does not pay to be too curly. One of the old family retainers is Dutchman named William, who does believe in glossing over the truth the sake of sparing his listener'songs. The woman in question, although possessed of considerable charm and manner, is not a beauty and knows Her husband, recently deceased, a remarkably handsome man, and wife was one of his sincerest admixtures. One day when she was looking at her husband's picture on the mantel the sitting room William was fuss-ground the grate, and in a moment pulse she asked: William, what do you think made a handsome man as Colonel S. by such a plain woman as me?" William looked from the portrait to speaker, meditated a second and offered: must have been heaven's will, m." The African Drum. The African drum appears in varied often picturesque forms. The name make drums out of shells, trees or earthenware, covered with skin of some wild animal or some with india rubber. Of the original malabash drums there is probably one specimen in Europe. Some of drums are highly ornamented by painting or carving. One men, indeed, has puzzled travelers, here is depicted on it unmistakable cross and also a head of European A drum found in upper Lualaha unique peculiarity in the way of impathetic cord," formed by means small tube ingeniously inserted inside of the instrument, which is, when the drum is beaten, a vision resembling that of the reed-Southern Workman.