anaheim-gazette 1907-08-01

RECORD IN TIMBER OUTPUT How the National Forests Will Partly Offset the Coming Shortage. The production of lumber, lath, and shingles in the United States in 1906 was the largest ever recorded. A census bulletin recently issued gives 37½ billion feet as the actual cut of the 21,000 mills which made reports. This is seven billion feet more than the cut reported in 1905. These figures at first seem to point to a very alarming conclusion—that the country had in the last year cut more than 23 per cent more lumber than in 1905, in the face of the fast waning supply. The difference is, however, chiefly due to the fact that 21,000 concerns reported their cuts, as against less than 12,000 a year ago. The gain is the result of responses from the smaller mills, made because the rank and file of the lumbermen now appreciate that these returns are important to the trade, and that their value depends upon everybody helping to make them as complete as possible. If the returns were complete they would probably show a cut of forty billion feet for lumber alone. The cut of lumber forms perhaps 40 per cent of the total timber consumption for all purposes. The figures are alarming enough taken in connec- these returns are important to the trade, and that their value depends upon everybody helping to make them as complete as possible. If the returns were complete they would probably show a cut of forty billion feet for lumber alone. The cut of lumber forms perhaps 40 per cent of the total timber consumption for all purposes. The figures are alarming enough, taken in connection with our available supply of wood. The total amount of merchantable timber in the United States is believed to be less than 2000 billion feet. If the demand could be kept stationery, and no timber were burned up by forest fires, we should have twenty years from now only what our forests would have grown in the interval. Three-fourths of the population of the country is east of the Mississippi, but more than half of the timber supply is west of it. The West has in its vast forests material to last it for nearly fifty years if its per capita consumption is no greater than that of the country at large and if it can hold itself down to the same annual total. This, however, takes no account of the demands which a developing country makes. But the East has not enough to last fifteen years. In point of fact the East is already drawing so heavily upon the Northwest for lumber that the railroads have trouble to handle the traffic. The position which Douglas fir holds illustrates the West's rapid progress toward becoming the principle source of supply of saw timber, and the falling off in the production of eastern states which formerly held first place. Douglas fir now ranks second only to yellow pine in total cut, and yields about half as much lumber. Never before has it outranked white pine, which for many years stood first, and later second. Just as white pine had to give way to southern yellow pine, this in its turn will be superceded by Douglas fir, which which formerly held first place. Douglas fir now ranks second only to yellow pine in total cut, and yields about half as much lumber. Never before has it outranked white pine, which for many years stood first, and later second. Just as white pine had to give way to southern yellow pine, this in its turn will be superceded by Douglas fir, which is also known as red fir and Oregon pine. It is found nowhere east of Rocky Mountains, and by far the greatest quantity of it is in Oregon and Washington. The passing of the white pine of the lake states is emphasized by the statistics gathered by the census, which in 1870, 1880 and 1890 showed Michigan the leading state in total production of lumber. In the census of 1900 Wisconsin had passed to first place, with Michigan second and Minnesota third. This relative position was not changed until 1904, when Washington appeared at the top of the column and Louisiana was third, with Wisconsin second and Minnesota and Michigan fourth and fifth. Louisiana now takes second place, while Wisconsin goes down from second to third and Minnesota from fourth to seventh. Mississippi and Arkansas have moved up to fifth and sixth places, while Michigan goes to fourth. New York, in 1850, led all states in the production of lumber. Pennsylvania rose to first place ten years later, and New York dropped into second. In the period follow- Your Annual STOCK CLEARANCE Santa Ana's best dry goods store invites you to share now offered. The real bargain event of the season hads Co. Every department offers its share of bargains. Opportunity to select from an array of merchandise like this The items mentioned in this ad are not half what we es. You'll find desirable merchandise at bargain prices To $15 Lace Curtains, One-fourth Off We have the finest display of lace curto be found in Santa Ana. Just at present we are overstocked in the qualities. Curtains ranging in price from $15 during this sale go at 25 per cent tion. This includes fine Arabian net, high Nottingham, Irish Point, Point de t, etc. $ 6.00 curtains ... $4.50 $ 8.00 curtains, now ... $6.00 $10.00 curtains, now ... $7.50 $12.50 curtains, now ... $9.35 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 Clearing the This includes fine Arabian net, high Nottingham, Irish Point, Point de t, 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 Fine Silks Reduced One of the most complete stocks of dress in Southern California to select from. There are a few clearing sale bargains. Plain and check silks in large and small sizes and shadow effects; brown and white, and white, black and white; 27 in. wide; car price $1 a yard; stock ing sale ... 85c 40 yards, two pieces, of our regular $1 taffeta. Special this sale ... 85c One handsome piece black taffeta; 36 in. —70 yards in the piece. Couldn't be red now at less than $1.25. Black clearing sale only ... $1.05 ANKIN DRY GOODS CO. 7 West 4th St. largely wasted them. The west has now a considerable provision for the future. The presence of the National Forests will insure for all time a permanent supply of material for woodusing industries in the west; although gray pla light ta and wh are po all car sizes in of thee and $ your cho Clearing the You'll find it worth your while to and silks. Prices are reduced s Novelty wool suitings in plaids and c stock clearing sale price... Novelty mohairs in all the staple col marked down to... Black figured satin prunellas, 36 to this sale... 20 patterns of new plaid silks in brown en plaids and shadow effects, all n Corded Habutai wash silks in light b 50c a yard, stock clearing sale pr 27-inch plaid and check silks in combo large and small checks, regular $ 10 patterns of fine jacquard silk suiti lar price $1 a yard, now only.... 75c novelty dress silks, reduced to... Black and white block checks and br 85c a yard, special... $1.50 Corsets 75c A large assortment of corsets in blac white, pink, blue, drab — s sizes from 18 to 35 — good sty but numbers that we are goi to discontinue. Regular $1, $1 and $1.50 values... will war the rapid extension of its brought into market the pine forests of the lake in the chief source of supplithither. Michigan first, Wisconsin went to the front. Washington supplanted the leadership had crossedament. In fifty years it from an Atlantic to a Pacific state. of the first rank in pro-state does not locate the chief source of supply. Wash-stands first among the south is supplying more on the west. But the maglow-pine forests of the south rapidly cut and marketed, done with the white-pine Michigan and Minnesota thirty years following 1870. Pacific coast will soon be the state of supply. y of the government in creational Forests in the west, connection with the favorable typographical conditions growth of trees, insures a fu-y which will be greatly to advantage. When the income of timber shortage ar-cost of transportation in the across the continent will aid in supplying its own needs National Forests must be for the supply of western the east had originally the country's forests. It has largely wasted them. The west has now a considerable provision for the future. The presence of the National Forests will insure for all time a permanent supply of material for wood-using industries in the west, although the actual holdings of the federal government in themselves are by no means sufficient to furnish all the timber which will be needed. They will also have an influence in encouraging private holdings of timberlands to take care of them in a way that will keep them in a productive state. The question what to do for timber that can not be had in needed quantities is likely to become acute in the east. Will Grow Tobacco George Spiker, a tobacco expert of more than sixty years' experience is in Los Angeles with the view of establishing a plantation in Southern California for the culture of the weed. He has experimented with tobacco-raising in California for several years and believes that a grade of cigars equal in every way to the best Havana product can be made from California-grown tobacco. Six years ago, Mr. Spiker operated in a small way at Downey, where he planted tobacco on one-acre lot. The result was decidedly satisfactory. Five years ago he went to Sacramento to experiment and again his efforts met with success. The California Agricultural Society awarded him a diploma for the best Havana tobacco grown in California, a silver medal for the same and a diploma for their Irish tobacco in 1905. The uncertain state of river induced Mr. Spiker to Southern California where the conditions are ideal for raising on a large scale. The for tobacco-raising, accorded Spiker, is a sandy loam. The plants must be irrigated or raised practically anywhere good alfalfa crop will grow. One of the reasons why considers Southern California location for a large tobacco is that, as yet, no traces of which prey upon the plant sections have ever made thence. The frostless, equiv is also propitious, insurably practical immunity from loc. "Tobacco should be most grown in Southern California Mr. Spiker. "Under favors one acre of land should turn of fully $1500 per annum one drawback is the facet years must elapse before p looked for, as tobacco less years old is not suitable grade of cigars. The plant thoroughly cured and then the delicate aroma is lost. "On the other hand practically a certain one unseen conditions arise. The required for curing can cheaply and a great amount is not required. Furthermore a steady, unfluctuating man grower who has a good gra CLEARING SALE you to share in the money saving speseason has opened at Rankin Dry bargains. Very seldom you have an rise like this at such low prices. what we have on sale at reduced gain prices all through the store. Free Big Bargains in Women's Wear $2.90 For Walking Skirts Worth to $6.50 Navy blue, black mohairs, 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 aring the Dress Goods Stock Sharing the Dress Goods Stock Worth your while to visit this great clearing sale of fine dress goods. Prices are reduced so liberally you can't resist buying. Rings in plaids and checks, all light shades—reg. price $1.25 per yd, sale price...95c In all the staple colors, 43 to 52 inches wide, regular $1 quality, to...65c On prunellas, 36 to 46 inches wide, regular $1 and $1 25 goods, to...55c Plaid silks in browns, grays, greens, red, etc., block checks, brok- shadow effects, all new spring goods, regular price $1.25 yd, now.98c Cash silks in light blue, gray, green, tan and black, regular price stock clearing sale price...35c Check silks in combinations of black, blue or brown with white, all checks, regular $1 goods, at...85c Jacquard silk suitings. all colors, 16 yards in each pattern, regu-yard, now only...65c Silks, reduced to...50c a yd Block checks and broken plaids in new spring goods, regular price special...55c Corsets 75c An odd lot of corsets in black, blue, drab — all to 35 — good styles, that we are going Regular $1, $1.25 es...75c 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 DS CO. SANTA ANA 410 N. Main St. Ca can be sure of good returns.' There is no reason why California cigars should not acquire as great a reputation as the Havana product and I believe that, in time they will." a diploma for the best Turkacco in 1905. certain state of Sacramento duced Mr. Spiker to return to California where he believes ditions are ideal for tobacco on a large scale. The best land acco-raising, according to Mr. is a sandy loam. The growing must be irrigated and can be practically anywhere that a alfa crop will grow. of the reasons why Mr. Spiker is Southern California the ideal for a large tobacco plantation as yet, no traces of the diseases rely upon the plants in other have ever made their appearThe frostless, equable climate propitious, insuring growers immunity from loss. acco should be most profitably in Southern California," said Spiker. "Under favorable condiance acre of land should bring refully $1500 per annum. The newback is the fact that two must elapse before profits can be or, as tobacco less than two and is not suitable for a good of cigars. The plants must be highly cured and then aged, or cate aroma is lost. the other hand the crop is sally a certain one unless unforeditions arise. The building for curing can be erected and a great amount of labor required. Furthermore there is unfluctuating market and the who has a good grade of tobac- ca can be sure of good returns.' There is no reason why California cigars should not acquire as great a reputation as the Havana product and I believe that, in time they will." TO YOSEMITE BY RAIL, ONLY $12 FOR THE ROUND TRIP During August, 10 day round trip tickets from Merced to the Hotel and Camps in Yosemite, via Yosemite Valley R. R., will cost you only $12, about ½ the stage fare of past years. A quick comfortable trip of unequalled scenic beauty, through the picturesque Merced River canyon. The snow-clad peaks, majestic water-falls and waving pine forests of Yosemite await you. Fine trout fishing in the canyon and valley. Daily train from Merced at 2:30 P.M. Write O. W. Lehmer, Traffic Mgr., Merced, Calif., or H. H. Vincent, 553 So. Spring Street, Los Angeles. Orphanage Report The following boys have been admitted into St. Catherine's Orphan Asylum since the last publication: Half Orphans—Rosenberg, Philip Herbert, aged 8 years, 10 months; Eager, Leo, aged 10 yrs, 9 mos; Meier, August Z., aged 8 yrs; Gutierres, Nicolas, aged 7 yrs, 2 mos; Gutierres, Jose, aged 4 yrs, 8 mos; Appleson, Samuel, aged 8 yrs, 5 mos; Carey, Francis Gray, aged 10 yrs, 4 mos; Mainas, Abraham, aged 9 yrs. Anaheim, July 16, '07. President Castro has recovered sufficiently to repudiate a few more for r eign loans, indicating that his convalescence is progressing as rapidly as could be expected. The prodigal "went the pace" and lost the race. "Fast" living never arrives at life's goals.