anaheim-gazette 1908-01-23

FRUIT MEN IN CONFERENCE Deciduous Orchards of State Threatened by Government's Prohibition of the Use of Sulphur in Drying A meeting of State-wide interest was held at San Francisco on Thursday, when deciduous fruit growers passed ringing resolutions against the order of the Government prohibiting the use of sulphur in drying fruits. That the ruling of the Department of Agriculture against the process of using sulphur fumes in the drying of fruits, if sustained, will strike a death blow to the California dried fruit industry: that the drying of fruits by artificial heat or evaporation is impracticable and impossible in this State; that the contention of Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief chemist of the pure food bureau in Washington, that the use of sulphur in bleaching and drying of fruit is deleterious to the public health, is his own conclusion not supported by facts and challenging him to produce evidence on pain of appealing to the Federal courts to set aside ruling No. 76 of the pure food inspection bureau, were the tenor and sentiments of speeches and resolutions at the State convention of California Fruit Growers, held for the purpose of considering the question which the Government has forced upon the fruit growers of this State. Incidentally, Dr. Wiley of "poison squad" fame and Secretary Wilson, of the Agricultural Department, came in for some caustic criticism. The former's inspections were ridiculed by some speakers and declared to be inconclusive by others, while the latter was said to be "as much of a diplomat as a secretary" in failing to give the growers the afternoon, the following report part, from the committee named in morning, was read and unanimously adopted: "Any rule established by the government which may compel fruit growers to abandon present crops of curing our dried fruits, will result in the practical destruction of the industry, not only to the irrelevant injury of the producer, but to great loss of the consumer. "There are many thousands of farmers engaged in the business in all of the State, whose sole means of living, for themselves and families, are marketing their fruits in the form. The annual shipments out of State of fruits dried by the sun's after having first been subjected to fumes of burning sulphur, amount over $16,000,000. "We, therefore, firmly protest any interference on the part of government with the industry as conducted unless upon competent dence showing the product underwent methods to be injurious to the public health, and we insist that the periments aiming to demonstrate wholesomeness or unwholesomeness the product be made with a view determine its condition when prepared for consumption, and we any experiments as unsatisfies which deal with the question from standpoint of the condition of the fruit at any earlier stage." The report recommeded that amitted go to Washington to report the fruit growers of California in matter, and that the committee consist of one delegate from each of five fruit-growing districts—Southern California, San Joaquin and Simento valleys, North Bay, and Coast counties, and as many more gates as the respective districts would pay the expenses of. The convention adopted and adopted upon these recommendations, and which the Government has forced upon the fruit growers of this State. Incidentally, Dr. Wiley of "poison squad" fame and Secretary Wilson, of the Agricultural Department, came in for some caustic criticism. The former's inspections were ridiculed by some speakers and declared to be inconclusive by others, while the latter was said to be "as much of a diplomat as a secretary" in failing to give the growers some idea of what the department's policy will be this year with reference to the continuation of the present suspension of the rule pending further investigation of the matter, or whether it will be reinvoked. COMMITTEE TO PROTEST A committee consisting of W. H. Brailsford of Kings county, B. E. Hutchinson of Fresno county, Col. C. C. Royce of Chico, George W. Pierce of Davisville, Judge J. C. Daly of Ventura, E. D. Petit of San Jose and Arthur R. Briggs, president of the State Board of Trade, as delegate-at-large, were named by the convention as representing the five fruit-growing districts of the State, to proceed to Washington to protest against, and if possible, secure from the Department of Agriculture a modification of the ruling. To this delegation will be added a delegate from the northern counties who was selected on Monday. The committee will leave for Washington as soon as practicable. Arthur R. Briggs was elected chairman and A. L. McDonald secretary of the convention. About 150 delegates, representing all the fruit-growing counties in the State, were in attendance. The entire morning session was taken up with a general discussion of the question, the effects of the department's ruling on the fruit growing interests of this State, the statements of growers who had tried artificial drying without sulphur, which was declared to be an utter failure, impractical and impossible, and with the consideration of a motion of Judge M. P. Chapman, calling for the appointment of a committee to consider the various suggestions and resolutions, and report some plan. Judge Chapman was made chairman of this committee. DR. WILEY DEFENDED Prof. M. E. Laffa, State director of mitted go to Washington to report the fruit growers of California in matter, and that the committee consisted of one delegate from each of five fruit-growing districts—Southern Californa, San Joaquin and Santo Valleys, North Bay, and Coast counties, and as many more gates as the respective districts would pay the expenses of. The convention adopted and adjourned, subject to the call of chairman. Washington, Jan. 18.—President Roosevelt decided today to appoint commission composed of scientists five leading American universities pass upon problems brought up for enforcement of the pure food law institutions that will be represented by the commission are the University California, the University of Virginia, the University of Chicago, the Hopkins university and Yale university. The principal questions to be discussed concern the use of benzoat in preserving pickles, the use of phur in dried fruits and that of ginsyrups. Officers Installed District Deputy Grand Master installed the following officers for local I. O.O.F. Frank Fox, N.G., man Schindler, V. G.; August macher, Rec. Sec.; F. C. Spencer Sec.; O. T. Calor, Treas.; Wm. enckert, R. S. N. G.; H. A. Dickel, S. N. G.; E. L. Goodrich, Warden Schnelder, L. S. V. G.; Fred Mitchell R. S. V. G.; Frank Wommer, I.C.P Quarton, O.G. The Universal Order of Force installed the following officers for ensuing term: State Manager was installing officers: G. L. DiP., P. C.R.; Frank Vandenberg, O.Lermer Imus V. C.R.; Maggie D.Chaplain; Mary Updyke, Escort Litten. Ass't Escort; John U.Inspector; Charles Criss, GuanJ.W. Enfield, Treas.; KatherineM.of R.; Miss Updyke, Musician Syre, Physician. Visitors from Angeles, Santa Ana and Orange present, a fine banquet was served an enjoyable time had by all. Anaheim Encampment No. 1 stallied the following officers for this State, the statements of growers who had tried artificial drying without sulphur, which was declared to be an utter failure, impractical and impossible, and with the consideration of a motion of Judge M. P. Chapman, calling for the appointment of a committee to consider the various suggestions and resolutions, and report some plan. Judge Chapman was made chairman of this committee. DR. WILEY DEFENDED Prof. M. E. Jaffa, State director of the pure food laboratory at the University of California, defended Dr. Wiley and his experiments, pointed out the vast number and great difficulty of such experiments to reach the exact truth in the matter, and counselled patience until the experts brought to California by Secretary Wilson some time ago to make an investigation, had concluded their work and made their reports, which he said would probably be in February or March. R. R. Sutherland of San Bernardino presented a resolution declaring that Dr. Wiley's ruling was "his own conclusion, unsupported by facts," challenging Dr. Wiley "to produce evidence that will show any ill results to health from eating fruits dried by the sulphur process," and urging that, unless modified, "action be brought in the Federal courts against the Department of Agriculture for damages sustained by the dried fruit interests of the State." This, with various resolutions from boards of trade and fruit growers' associations in different parts of the State were referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED When the convention reconvened in Elmer Imus V. C. R.; Maggie D. Chaplain; Mary Updyke; Escort Litten. Ass't Escort; John U. Inspector; Charles Criss, Guad J. W. Enfield, Treas.; Katherine M. of R.; Miss Updyke, Musician Syre, Physician. Visitors from Angeles, Santa Ana and Orange present, a fine banquet was served an enjoyable time had by all. Anaheim Encampment No. 1 stalled the following officers for ensuing term last week: Quarton, high priest; N. F. Steen senior warden; W. G. Mason, warden E. L. Goodrich, guide; Adams, first watch; G. J. Stock, watch; Wm. Montgomery, third Herman Schindler, fourth Oliver Hill, first guard of the Herman Stock, second guard tent; Emil Boege, inside sentinel; Tedford, outside sentinel; Dr. musician. The annual election of officers Anaheim Fire Department was Wednesday evening and the follower chosen: N. F. Steadman, chief; Tedford, secretary; H. Stern, treasurer; W. P. Quarton, foreman. The co will give a grand ball the night 22, and is arranging to make them an enjoyable one. The company about $375 in the treasury and soon to purchase a chemical eng 1,000 PAGES One Thousand Pages The World Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Number 1908 Almanac Encyclopedia 25th Anniversary Number 1908 World Almanac Will be the most unusual edition of a Reference Book since the printing press was invented by Benj. Franklin. In addition to its regular Library of Universal Knowledge, embracing 10,000 facts and figures indispensable to man or woman, old or young, student, school boy or girl, the farmer or merchant, the educator, or professional man it will also contain a 25-year resume of all important events, historical or otherwise. It will tell you, and tell you accurately something about Washington to represent owners of California in the committee congregate from each of the diving districts—Southern Joaquin and Sacramento, North Bay, and South Bay, and as many more delespective districts wanted expenses of. Action adopted and acted commendations, and then project to the call of the Jan. 18. President added today to appoint a imposed of scientists from American universities to problems brought up for the of the pure food law. The that will be representeb on are the University of the University of Virginia, City of Chicago, the Johns versity and Yale universicipial questions to be disin the use of benzoate soda pickles, the use of sulfruits and that of glucose Cers Installed Bounty Grand Master Riley following officers of the Frank Fox, N.G.; Herer, V. G.; August SchuSec.; F. C. Spencer, Finalor, Treas.; Wm. SchwN. G.; H. A. Dickel, L. Goodrich, Warden; Fred S. V. G.; Fred Mitchell, Frank Wommer, I. G.; W. G. Resal Order of Foresters following officers for the State Manager Howe officers: G. L. Dietrich, Bank Vandenberg, C. R.; V. C. R.; Maggie Deveney ery, Updyke, Escort; Joe Escort; John Updyke, Charles Criss, Guardian; Treas.; Katherin Inda, Updyke, Musician; Dr. Man. Visitors from Los ta Ana and Orange were the banquet was served and time had by all. Uncampment No. 105, inallowing officers for the Inland Water Our greatest natural resource is our inland water. M. O. Leighton, Chief Hydrographer of the United States Geological Survey puts the value of the water flowing down our Western mountains far beyond the fabulous wealth represented by the metals and minerals lying between the Rockies and the Pacific. Most of this resource is now wasted. Water running idly over Government dams might be made to yield, he estimates, $32,000,000 per year which, capitalized at 3 per cent, represents an investment of $1,066,000,000. Men are already dreaming of a time when the waters of a country may be controlled much as are the waters of a city; and when, instead of being forces of wrath and destruction, they will have been transformed into the obedient and potent servants of man. The intimate connection between inland waterways and forests was clearly pointed out at the Rivers and Harbors Congress, former Gov. Geo. E. Pardee, of California, showing that "rivers and harbors begin in the mountains," and Ambassador Jusserand declaring that "if the Mississippi is 'the father of waters,' the forest is the If you are going to be consult Lagman & Krue Look at this: A five- house modern in all re complete for $800. O see the plans at 312 street, citv. B. Dauser Dealer In all Kinds of GRAIN AND B Storage Warehouse And Custom Feed Mill in Com Regular Mill Days, Mondays, Wednesdays. 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At this great convocation of resident, and visiting Iowans, the opportunity will be given, as in former years, of renewing acquaintances and to promote the fraternal spirit in those who come from the grand old commonwealth of Iowa. You are earnestly requested to co-operate with the officials of the association in advertising this meeting which will be one of the best the association has ever held. Bring your baskets well filled and be generous in inviting late arrivals from Iowa to enjoy your hospitality. In your respective county headquarters, designated by cards, you will find a roster on which to record your name and address. At 2 o'clock sharp a program of short addresses and music will be given at the general headquarters, at which time will be read, by one of the committee, the two prize essays on "Why I am Proud of Iowa:" The first prize A Welsh View The incumbent of an old church in Wales who had been a party of Americans around them to visit his parochial which he was very proud, in hope of a liberal donation. After a recitation or two, them to question the scholarship of the party accepted the "Little boy," said he to a HARDWARE erry a complete line of ge tools and Fine Saws, Shot Guns AND AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS ittings cut and fitted to order. All kinds of Galvanized Iron work done to order. CENTER AND A STREETS A. NAGEL L. E. MILLER fine assortment of aviland Chinaware AND SEE IT! DRINK PRIME BEER It makes you healthy. Keg and bottled Beer delivered to all parts of the city. UNION BREWING CO. Phone 30 are going to build consult Cottle & Stewart, UNION BREWING CO. 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