anaheim-gazette 1908-01-16

VISITS HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Postmaster Duckworth Writes Interesting Letter of his Trip —His Son, Guy, Convalescing EDITOR GAZETTE:—Since my return from the Hawaiian Islands many have sought information in regard to the Islands and my trip, and if you will allow me a little space in your valuable paper I will endeavor to give a brief outline of my journey. On Dec. 8 I purchased a round trip ticket over the Southern Pacific to Honolulu, arriving at San Francisco on the morning of the 10th to find the rain pouring down in torrents and the wind blowing a gale. On arriving at the office of the steamship company I was informed that the steamer Korea would sail for Honolulu at 1 p.m. sharp. After securing the number of my state room I made my way to the steamer and found everyone excited trying to get aboard with their baggage, with some four hundred Japs and Chinese working hard to be ready when the whistle would blow that all was ready. Promptly at one the signal was given, and the ship with about one thousand on board pulled out amid a heavy wind and rain. We had hardly started and were yet in the bay when all at once the steamer came to a standstill and none of the passengers knew why. Some said that something had gone wrong with the ship, others that owing to the channel was unable to get out, and others said it was on account of a storm at sea and that they would not venture out. But the word was given out that she would pull out at midnight so all retired expecting to awake in $30 to $40 per ton. The cane is set off of the blades, cut and put in large and carried to the mills by mules flumes made of boards about 12 inches deep, through water is run. The pineapple is becoming our industry and promises to be a one as some large factories are put in operation, which are very successful, and the great bananas are something grand; the cocoanuts and the coffee fields. I was told, however, that was a dropping off this year of about 50 per cent, owing to the other countries, as they compete. The uplands on these are very heavy timbered and pasture. There is plenty of will. As I said, Hilo is very prefect fact I fell very much in love. The town is represented by all business and seem to be doing. The streets are wide and kept I think it rained most every night while I was there, only to keep it pleasant. It would rattle half inch or an inch and in and so one could not tell that it had at all. The scenery is something in the way of flowers, ferns and everywhere one would go, and people are noted for their hostess. They are happy and endeavor to a stranger feel at home. If I space I would like to give them so many who were a pleasure for meet. On Christmas Eve I went out to Papaoloa where I met Mirey, manager of the plantation. I remained until next day and a fine turkey dinner before returning to Hilo. On the 26th I boarded the train a.m. and started for the great 35 miles away, traveling by miles and by stage 10 miles. Arriving at the Volcano Hotel I vided with a saddle horse and started for the crater, for away, which we found quite exciting fire five feet high. Rumbling noise was heard because one remarked the only thing that it put him off was the hot place we read certainly worth while for one it and realize what it is. and the ship with about one thousand on board pulled out amid a heavy wind and rain. We had hardly started and were yet in the bay when all at once the steamer came to a standstill and none of the passengers knew why. Some said that something had gone wrong with the ship, others that owing to the channel was unable to get out, and others said it was on account of a storm at sea and that they would not venture out. But the word was given out that she would pull out at midnight so all retired expecting to awake in the morning to find us sailing on our way but to our surprise we had not moved. At 7:15 a.m. the signal was again given that all was ready and we pulled out. It was not long before we could see nothing but water. The first two days was very rough but the steamer being one of the best on the coast we did not notice so much. The first day most all were able to be on hands to do justice to the fine lunch provided. At dinner one could not help but notice that there was a dropping off, and it so continued the second and third days until it seemed that about one-half were absent. After that they began to return and the balance of the way was very pleasant, the weather being cool. We did not sight a vessel on the journey to Honolulu, to the surprise of many. The only thing to draw our attention once in awhile was a whale showing himself or the flying fish. On the morning of Dec. 17, about 6 a.m., we sighted the islands to the joy of all, and pulled into the bay at 10:30, when we anchored to await the quarantine doctor to make the inspection of any that might be taken down with the plague on the way. On account of the quarantine regulations we were compelled to take seven days to make the trip, otherwise as the Korea has a record of 4 days and 22 hours, we should have made it sooner. After all had been examined and the word passed along that all was well there was great rejoicing. I found the boat I wanted to catch for Hilo, 250 miles from Honolulu, would sail at 12 m and unless I made connection with it I would be compelled to lay over four days. So I persuaded the doctor to take me ashore in his launch, which he did, and made the connection, but with no time to spare, and learned then for the first time since leaving home that Guy was somewhat improved which was a great relief. I was not permitted to see much of Honolulu but enough to tell that it was a very beautiful city. I went aboard the small vessel Kenan with Admiral Beckley in charge and started for Hilo on the other island with about 25 passengers and loaded with freight. It was very rough crossing the channel. We soon sighted the island of Molokai, where the leppers are located, but as I had not lost any I was not looking for a m.a.m. and started for the great 35 miles away, traveling by miles and by stage 10 miles. arriving at the Volcano Hotel I vided with a saddle horse and started for the crater, for away, which we found quite accc throwing fire five feet high. rumbling noise was heard belly as one remarked the only thing could think of that it put him off of was the hot place we read of certainly worth while for one it and realize what it is. I feel well paid for my trip. The next morning as Guy had erased so as to be up and around confinement of five weeks, I paired grips and boarded the Kenan foululu, arriving Saturday, I where I remained until the 31st in all places of interest, which much enjoyed. Honolulu claimation of 45,000, with fine wide streets, beautiful parks and thing to make a city of that found it much warmer there. Hilo, temperature not being so The main industry is also cane rice and fruit, but business in it was very quiet. It is also noted harbor. On the morning of the 31st I steamed Hilonian for San Francisco, this steamer being much than the Korea and more of a vessel. Only 25 passengers board with Capt. Johnson in co-We had a very pleasant voyage at Frisco on the morning of taking eight days to make them caught the first train out of Frisco home, arriving on the 9th, just from the time I left, and while joyed the trip very much I was return to Anaheim. Yours very truly, J. W. Duckwe New National Forest in A Washington, Jan. 13.—The ppl has just signed a proclamation ing the Verde national forest in na. This new national forest area of 721,780 acres and is lo Maricopa and Yavapai counties on the west side of the Verde ridge includes a large portion of ths shed of this stream. Jerome headquarters of the United Verde per mine, is situated in tha part of this forest. West and west of Jerome are the Mingus tains. There is a small area commercial forest which has been abused in the past, but which proper management will fun small local supply of timber but with no time to spare, and learned then for the first time since leaving home that Guy was somewhat improved which was a great relief. I was not permitted to see much of Honolulu but enough to tell that it was a very beautiful city. I went aboard the small vessel Kenan with Admiral Beckley in charge and started for Hilo on the other island with about 25 passengers and loaded with freight. It was very rough crossing the channel. We soon sighted the island of Molokai, where the leppers are located, but as I had not lost any I was not looking for any and did not stop. We made a number of stops to load and unload freight and pulled into Hilo the next day at 4 p.m. I was driven to a hotel and from there to the hospital to find Guy much improved. Hilo is a very pretty city located on the bluffs overlooking the bay which is most beautiful. The main industry of the island is sugar-cane and for 100 miles down the island one could not see anything but cane and factories which are located every 8 or 10 miles, with 50 or more small houses near by each mill for the help, which is principally Japanese, for the reason that it is impossible to get other help. It requires from 300 to 500 on each plantation to handle the work and the standard wages is $18 per month and furnish fuel and a shanty to live in. The Chinaman commands better wages, $26 per month. I was told that it costs a Japanese man and wife $6 or $7 a month to live, and all seem to be contented and happy. Each plantation has its large store where provisions are furnished, with postoffice, doctors and everything that is needed. The sugar mills start operations about the first of February and continue until August. It requires two years to grow a crop of cane, except when the crop is taken off and the volunteer comes on in one year, but they are required to take off and plant, have one crop coming on all the while. An average crop of cane per acre is from 60 to 70 tons and produces from 3 to 4 tons of sugar, which is produced from the greater part of the area forest is covered with a groen brush without commercial value protection of this however is important as heavily forested land as in the case of Southern California this scrubby growth is the only that conserves the water supply protects the watershed of the river from serious erosion. The creation of this new forest is considered necessary for reclamation service for the best istration of the reclamation act the watershed has an importance to the full development irrigable lands of Salt River valle order that the rich lands in the of Arizona be brought to their development the watershed Verde river will be protected damage through wasteful lumber and overgrazing. Many parts forest have suffered from overgrazing by large bands of goats, and thetection of the brush cover will further erosion and impairment water supply. The forest service will by no prohibit grazing on this new but will endeavor so to regulate the watershed of the Verde river We Seek the Home Seeker. We Have What He Wants BEAUMONT THE PROMISED LAND The Most Important Opening of Demonstrated Good Land Ever Held in the State $80 an Acre Up Beaumont appeals to the real farmer who judges the land by what it produces. It appeals to the real fruit raiser who judges the soil and sunshine by the fruit it ripens. It appeals to the Fresno grape growers, who have taken over 50 acres of it for vineyards because the grapes grown there are the finest quality. "LOVE The New You can always Every I 16 x 34 Towels, Cotton values at... 18 x 36 Towels, Union the best 15c Tow 72 x 90 Ready Made Bl hems, 75c value, 36 x 45 Ready Made Pl 15c, at... Boys' Blouse Waists, worth 75c, at... Geo. L Koll B ANAHEIM, $80 an Acre Up Beaumont appeals to the real farmer who judges the land by what it produces. It appeals to the real fruit raiser who judges the soil and sunshine by the fruit it ripens. It appeals to the Fresno grape growers, who have taken over 50 acres of it for vineyards because the grapes grown there are the finest quality. It Appeals to you, because $400 means “5 Acres and Independence” The sales of $140,000 since September 14 attest the confidence of the people in Beaumont. The building and tree planting activity proves their sincerity. For healthful climate, for fruit raising, for grape growing or poultry farming Beaumont offers more real advantages than any other spot in Southern California. For low prices compared with high value and admitted soil superiority Beaumont has no equal. A New Area Opening Now at Ground Floor Prices To fill a popular demand we have been obliged to plat and place on the market a large area, south and east of the city, adjoining the land where water has been already developed at 16 to 20 feet. not be injured. In this way an important source of water which converges toward Salt river and its tributaries will be protected for the ultimate development of the irrigated lands. Unclaimed Letters Unclaimed letters in the Ananeim postoffice for week ending Jan. 13, 08 Mr Yagre, Barney Williams, John C Collins, Dora Dominguez, R G Ermden, Adolph Anderlech, Maude Gibson, Bill Knote, H E Lucas, Mrs Larman, George Rossman, Roman Sambraim. When calling for above letters please say “advertised” and name the date of this list. One cent extra will be charged for each advertised letter. Fence posts of many kind woods which ordinarily would if set in the ground can last for twenty years by a cement with creosote. Most called “inferior” woods are ed to the treatment, and they really true of cottonwood, as sycamore, low grade pines of the gums. When proper these woods ontlast untreated and oak, which are becoming and too much in demand for to allow of their meeting for fence posts. Impregnation with creosote greatly cheapened by the idea of the “open tank,” which stalled at a cost of from $6-inch posts a day, or double when two runs per day c Unclaimed letters in the Anaheim postoffice for week ending Jan. 13, '08 Mr Yagre, Barney Williams, John C Collins, Dora Dominguez, R G Ermden, Adolph Anderletch, Maude Gibson, Bill Knote, H E Lucas, Mrs Larsman, George Rossman, Roman Sambrain. When calling for above letters please say "advertised" and name the date of this list. One cent extra will be charged for each advertised letter. Letters remaining unclaimed at the expiration of fifteen days from date will be sent to the dead letter office. J. W. DUCKWORTH, P. M. A newcomer recently asked Mr. Gilman to make a price on his 40 acre place in the Tuffree tract; "$80,000," said the owner. It is set to 5 year old Valencias and is said to be one of the finest groves in the county. BARGAIN SALE We do not plead guilty of a special sale the time. The fact that we are giving value A LITTLE BETTER, must be the reason ness our sixth year and growing all the time. Call in and see how we have grown until we of space crammed with goods, and incidentally 1908 calendars, and we will show you fine values chines, team and driving harness, buggies, fa we may not let you go until you have seen our WE LEAD—OTHERS Wickersheim Imple FULLERTON, CALIF "LOUDON'S" THE New Dry Goods Store You can always find bargains, always Something New Every Day Needs Now On Sale 34 Towels, Cotton Huck, with fast colored borders and good 10c values at...7c Each 36 Towels, Union Huckaback, with fancy striped red borders, the best 15c Towels made, at...11c Each 90 Ready Made Bleached Bed Sheets, all seams felled and wide hems, 75c value, at...55cts 45 Ready Made Pillow Slips, well made and good quality for 15c, at...11c Each SPECIAL s' Blouse Waists, of Fast Black Sateen, well made and all sizes worth 75c, at...50c Each Geo. Loudon & Co, Koll Block, East Center Street NAHEIM, CALIFORNIA KEEP A LOOK OUT on your horse's feed. Be sure and give him the right kind. He will give you better service and you won't need to call a veterinary surgeon. WE HAVE BALED HAY KEEP A LOOK OUT on your horse's feed. Be sure and give him the right kind. He will give you better service and you won't need to call a veterinary surgeon. WE HAVE BALED HAY in our store room that's as sweet as the day it was mown. There isn't a bit of danger when using our feed. It's good the year round. our prices on Hay, Grain, Seeds and Poultry Supplies before buying. It will pay you. H. H. GARDNER & CO. Phones: SUNSET 91. HOME 1382. POSTS MADE DURABLE Is Given Sixteen Years' Additional Service by Preventive Treatment posts of many kinds of cheap which ordinarily would soon det in the ground can be made to twenty years by a simple treatment creosote. Most of the sonferior" woods are well adapte treatment, and this is especie of cottonwood, aspen, willow, low grade pines, and some ums. When properly treated, woods ontlast untreated cedar which are becoming too scarce much in demand for other uses of their meeting the demand posts. ignation with creosote has been reheaped by the introduction open tank," which can be inat a cost of from $30 to $45, or if an old boiler is used. A with a bottom 12 square feet in suffice for treating 40 or 50 posts a day, or double this numtwo runs per day can be made. and Middle West, 16 cents per gallon on the Pacific coast, and 27 cents per gallon in the Rocky Mountain States. The cost of treating a post will therefore vary from 4 to 15 cents. Properly treated, it should give service for at least twenty years. Experiments of the forest service show that with preservative treatment the durability of lodgepole pine in Idaho is increased sixteen years. The cost of creosote is there relatively high, yet by treating posts there is a saving, with interest at 6 per cent of 2 cents per post yearly. More important than the saving however is the fact that through preservative treatment other woods are fitted to take the place of cedar, of which the suply is rapidly becoming exhausted. A detailed description of experiments in preserving fence posts, together with practical suggestions for treating them on a commercial scale, are contained in Circular 117 of the forest service. This publication can be obtained upon application to the Forester at Washington. C. AMBERG FIRST - CLASS C. AMBERG FIRST - CLASS BARBER SHOP 120 E. Center St. Anaheim First Door East of Fischle's Candy Store SALE—WHAT! City of a special sale. Our sale is on all we are giving values equal to prices, OR must be the reason for our being in busi-growing all the time. Have grown until we have 10,000 square feet and incidentally get one of our beautiful show you fine values in bicycles, sewing maarness, buggies, farm implements, etc., and you have seen our Birdsell wagon. OTHERS FOLLOW Implement Company ERTON, CALIFORNIA