anaheim-gazette 1907-07-25

WASHINGTON LETTER [CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE] The navy department is much concerned over the question of supplying coal to the great battleship fleet on its long trip to the Pacific. It is very likely that one of the important incidents of the transfer of the fleet will be the disclosure of the fact that the government is dependent upon foreign vessels to handle its coal supply. The squadron now on the Pacific coast is short of coal and a supply is being sent to it in vessels flying foreign flags. This fact is bound to cause some embarrassment, and when a reason is asked for it, the claim is made that there are no American vessels available to carry coal for the navy at a reasonable rate, while in some quarters the belief is expressed that domestic ship owners have entered into an agreement to extort money from the government. Some authorities say that the government is violating the law when it employs foreign vessels, but investigation of this claim shows that the law authorizes the president to employ foreign vessels for coal-carrying whenever domestic shipowners combine to raise rates, or whenever there is an emergency which, in his judgment, requires the employment of foreign vessels. The truth of the whole matter is that there is an actual shortage of ships, or there is a combination to extort high rates, and in either case the government is justified in employing foreign vessels. sels for coal-carrying whenever domestic shipowners combine to raise rates, or whenever there is an emergency which, in his judgment, requires the employment of foreign vessels. The truth of the whole matter is that there is an actual shortage of ships, or there is a combination to extort high rates, and in either case the government is justified in employing foreign vessels; but what a sad state of affairs it is that a great nation like the United States, sending its greatest fleet of battleships to its western coast—with the eyes of all nations upon it—should depend upon the vessels of foreign powers to carry coal that should sail in the bottoms of staunch American ships guided and worked by American crews. No wonder the navy department feels embarrassed. JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS. Japanese immigrants are outwitting United States immigration inspectors on the borders between Mexico and this country. According to reports received at the department of commerce and labor, it is perfectly evident that hundreds of Japanese laborers who arrive in Mexico have no intention of remaining in that country, but regard it merely as a stopping place enroute to the United States. Thousands of Japanese laborers are known to be in Mexico awaiting an opportunity to cross the border somewhere along its length of 2000 miles. As this great length cannot be adequately covered by the immigration inspectors, the smuggling of Japanese into this country is a comparatively easy task. Once here, they are absorbed into the population and it is impossible to identify them. Efforts are now being made by the immigration authorities to establish a system of inspection by which it will be made difficult for Japanese or other aliens to get into the United States from Mexico or from British Columbia, and it is not unlikely that task. Once here, they are absorbed into the population and it is impossible to identify them. Efforts are now being made by the immigration authorities to establish a system of inspection by which it will be made difficult for Japanese or other aliens to get into the United States from Mexico or from British Columbia, and it is not unlikely that Secretary Straus of the department of commerce and labor, who is now in the West, may evolve some plan to prevent this notorious smuggling. Much needed reforms are about to take place in the treasury department. Operations in some of the bureaus are conducted today as they were fifty years ago, regardless of the changed conditions in the country, the enormous increase in the public business and the pressing demands upon the department employees for promptness and accuracy. Nasal CATARRH In all its stages. Ely's Cream Balm cleanses, soothes and heals the diseased membrane. It cures catarrh and drives away a cold in the head quickly. Cream Balm is placed into the nostrils, spreads over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief is immediate and a cure follows. It is not drying—does not produce sneezing. Large Size, 50 cents at Drugstores or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents. ELY BROTHERS, 54 Warren Street, New York For Annual STOCK CLEARANCE Santa Ana's best dry goods store invites you to share in now offered. The real bargain event of the season has Co. Every department offers its share of bargains. W utunity to select from an array of merchandise like this a The items mentioned in this ad are not half what we h . You'll find desirable merchandise at bargain prices a To $15 Lace Curtains, One-fourth Off have the finest display of lace curbe found in Santa Ana. at present we are overstocked in the qualities. Curtains ranging in price from $5 during this sale go at 25 per cent in. This includes fine Arabian net, high Nottingham, Irish Point, Point de etc. 6.00 curtains ... $4.50 8.00 curtains, now ... $6.00 10.00 curtains, now ... $7.50 12.50 curtains, now ... $9.35 15.00 curtains, now ... $11.25 Three Big Women's W 90c For Waists Worth $1.25 to $1.75 In fine lawn, trimmed with lace, insertion and embroidery. Some open back; some open front; some with long sleeves; some with short sleeves; all sizes from 32 to 40. Choice... 90c $2 For Walk Worth Navy blue, gray plaid, light tans and whites are popular all careful sizes in th of them s and $6 your choice Clearing the D You'll find it worth your while to visit This includes fine Arabian net, high Nottingham, Irish Point, Point de cetc. 6.00 curtains ... $4.50 8.00 curtains, now ... $6.00 10.00 curtains, now ... $7.50 12.50 curtains, now ... $9.35 15.00 curtains, now ... $11.25 Tine Silks Reduced of the most complete stocks of dress Southern California to select from. A few clearing sale bargains. On and check silks in large and small and shadow effects; brown and white, white, black and white; 27 in. wide; price $1 a yard; stock sale ... 85c Yards, two pieces, of our regular $1 affeta. Special this sale ... 85c A handsome piece black taffeta; 36 in. 10 yards in the piece. Couldn't be re-row at less than $1.25. Clearing sale only ... $1.05 $1.50 Corsets 75c A large assortment of corsets in black, white, pink, blue, drab — all sizes from 18 to 35 — good styles, but numbers that we are going to discontinue. Regular $1, $1.25 and $1.50 values... 75c ANKIN DRY GOODS CO. West 4th St. Francis Scott Key to compose the stirring patriotic hymn, "The Star Spangled Banner," and which is now on view in the Smithsonian institution. The historic banner is merely loaned to the government for a per- the tangles up most ment, and work that retired in one or two requires anywhere ten days. up toward bettering the appointment of an committee that will long the summer. Its men with modern setting treasury busihave been handicapped dried rules so long in the working system completely reorganmendations of this be accepted, and it that the regulations to will not only transact of the people in a out will save them money. esting law interferes institution of modern ess will be urged to ages, and after the its report the reehereon will be inthe annual message of the treasury to con- GLED BANNER. Washington at this interested in the flag which inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the stirring patriotic hymn, "The Star Spangled Banner," and which is now on view in the Smithsonian institution. The historic banner is merely loaned to the government for a period of two years by a citizen of New York who came into possession of the tattered and torn treasure through inheritance. It is about 28x30 feet in size and at present is draped in a large glass case. As only one of the stars on its blue field are visible when the flag is folded, it will shortly be taken from the case and spread upon the walls in the hall of history, so that it can be plainly viewed by all visitors. The first owner of this famous old emblem, after it had waved in triumph over Fort McHenry during the bombardment of the fort by the British on the night of September 13, 1814, was Col. Armstead, who took the flag down after the rain of shot and shell had ceased, and carried it to his quarters. Later he gave it to his mother, who, some years afterward, passed it on to her granddaughter, and so on down the line was it handed until it reached the house of Appleton in New York. The road is never too long for a Buick. Wm. F. Lutz Co., Santa Ana. Japs Buy Balloons Berlin, July 19.—The Japanese mission of military experts sent to order new guns and ammunition worth $10,000,000, has also ordered military balloons. The firm entered into the contract, Japan been informed, has not acquired rights on any of the improvements which proved so successful at th CLEARING SALE to share in the money saving speseason has opened at Rankin Dry argains. Very seldom you have an like this at such low prices. what we have on sale at reduced prices all through the store. Big Bargains in Women's Wear $2.90 For Walking Skirts Worth to $6.50 Navy blue, black mobairs, gray plaids and mixtures, light tans and few cream and white mohairs; they are popular models and all carefully made. All sizes in the lot. Thirty of them are regular $5 and $6 values. Take your choice for... $2 90 $3.90 For Jumper Suits Worth $6.50 Very dainty jumper suits of gingham; some are mercerized, some with silk dots; they come in blue, black, gray and white. Only a limited number. Regular $6.50 values, go at... $3.90 ing the Dress Goods Stock Using the Dress Goods Stock With your while to visit this great clearing sale of fine dress goods ties are reduced so liberally you can't resist buying. In plaids and checks, all light shades—reg. price $1.25 per yd, e price... 95c All the staple colors, 43 to 52 inches wide, regular $1 quality, 65c unellas, 36 to 46 inches wide, regular $1 and $1 25 goods, 55c Silks in browns, grays, greens, red, etc., block checks, brokow effects, all new spring goods, regular price $1.25 yd, now.98c Silks in light blue, gray, green, tan and black, regular price clearing sale price... 35c Silks in combinations of black, blue or brown with white, checks, regular $1 goods, at... 85c Guard silk suitings, all colors, 16 yards in each pattern, regunow only... 65c Reduced to... 50c a yd Checks and broken plaids in new spring goods, regular price ... 55c 25c Lace Hose 20c An odd lot of ladies' good quality black lace hose in allover lace effects, boot lace effects, etc. Sizes 8½ to 10. Same hoisery bought today would be worth 35c a pair. Our regular price 25c reduced to 20c S CO. SANTA ANA 410 N. Main St. Coronado THE CROWDS ARE DROPPING IN at Coronado and its great reputation is getting greater because it is without doubt the best summer resort near Los Angeles. There is no pretense; things are what they seem and prices are entirely reasonable whether you patronize Hotel Del Coronado or the Tent City. The Round Trip costs but $3.50. Call at Santa Fe depot, Anaheim, or telephone Sunset Main 71, and we will be glad to tell you all about it. J. H. CLABAUGH, Agt. Buy Balloons 19.—The Japanese military experts sent here guns and ammunition 2000, has also ordered ten balloons. The firm which the contract, Japan has not acquired many of the improvements so successful at the recent trials at Tegel, and which the Japanese commission demands shall be utilized in the construction of the balloons ordered. An interesting legal fight may result. The Japanese loan in Germany has not materialized. That an application would be made was predicted three weeks ago. It was also stated at that time that on account of the prejudice existing against Japan in Germany no bank would enter into negotiations.