anaheim-gazette 1908-08-06

WALNUT GROWING IN CALIFORNIA Situation as Viewed from Standpoint of Grower — Optimistic Views Regarding the Industry. Capt. G. F. Smith, president of the Santa Barbara Walnut Growers' Association of Santa Barbara, is stopping in town for a few days, says the Commercial News of San Francisco, and in the course of conversation gave his views of the walnut situation in the South. While it is true that the acreage planted to new trees has been quite largely increased within the past few years, it must not be forgotten that it takes a walnut tree ten or twelve years to produce a crop of any amount, and the recent planting will have no effect on the output for several years. The crop this year promises to be a good one, but not so big as some of the trade perhaps have stated. It will not vary very much from that of last year, although the quality, based upon the outlook today, will be the best ever harvested in California. The nuts are scattered uniformly over the trees; there are but very few clusters, and Minutes of Water Board Anaheim, August 1, Regular meeting of the board directors of the Anaheim Union company was held on the abon with the following members namely, Crowther, Bradford, Hale and Sherwood, and D McLauchlin and Kraemer absen The minutes of the preceeding were read and approved. The report of the finance comwas received and filed and w were ordered to be drawn in p of the several amounts therein mended. The reports of the secretary urer and superintendent were return received and filed. A communication from J. P asked payment of two notes. tion of Hale, seconded by D was ordered that the said paid. Moved by Sherwood, second Bradford, that the last two re the Committee of Managemen ferred back to the said commit instructions to render separate to the S.A.R.D.Co. and the two companies and also that the S Co. be notified of this action board. Carried. Applications on file for the of stock were on motion granted. Moved by Drake seconded that we sell to M. Nebelung th alley adjoining his property a to produce a crop of any amount, and the recent planting will have no effect on the output for several years. The crop this year promises to be a good one, but not so big as some of the trade perhaps have stated. It will not vary very much from that of last year, although the quality, based upon the outlook today, will be the best ever harvested in California. The nuts are scattered uniformly over the trees; there are but very few clusters, and there will be very few No. 2s, a smaller percentage than for many years past. Weather conditions have been ideal and the quality will probably be the best for years. Captain Smith declines to discuss prices, but believes that at the proper time the association will name figures that will be attractive to the trade and at the same time move the entire crop. He realizes that conditions do not warrant as high prices as prevailed last year, neither does he believe that the low prices talked by some of the shippers interested who are anxious to depress values will rule; in other words, an average between the price of two years ago and that of last year will probably rule, but at the proper time to name prices the association will be found in line with conditions as they exist in this country and in Europe. When each association is ready to name prices Captain Smith states that while they welcome all the information they can get from their brokers, they are not in sympathy with advice which is solely interested and given them with a view to depressing prices in order that agents may have an easier task in moving the crop, as the associations are in close touch with European correspondents, so that they are abundantly capable of naming a price that will be right and just and that will move the crop. Speaking of associations, Captain Smith calls attention to the fact that the walnut associations of California are the only co operative organization of growers that has ever held together in this state for any length of time. The associations have been handling walnuts in Southern California for the past fifteen years, and during that time their main effort has been to improve the quality of the stock shipped and enable the growers to obtain a fair return for their investment. Exaggerated reports have been the walnut associations of California are the only cooperative organization of growers that has ever held together in this state for any length of time. The associations have been handling walnuts in Southern California for the past fifteen years, and during that time their main effort has been to improve the quality of the stock shipped and enable the growers to obtain a fair return for their investment. Exaggerated reports have been spread from time to time throughout the Eastern and coast papers as to the profits of the walnut growing in this state, when as a matter of fact the net returns to the growers have not been as great as those of the deciduous fruit growers in the same district. One reason for the success of the associations is the fact that they have been conducted at a minimum expense, and the members have received the maximum benefit. The officers and directors are all large growers, many of them either active or retired business or professional men, and they realize the necessity of not only maintaining the high standard of grade established, but also naming prices from year to year warranted by market conditions. Captain Smith is very optimistic regarding the future of walnut growing in this state, and believes that the associations will continue in their present policy of considering both the grower and the jobber when naming prices. Charles R. Smith of Fullerton, son of the late W. D. Smith, was in town the first of the week. Mr. Smith, Sr., breathed his last at Fullerton some weeks ago, and his body was shipped to Clinton, Iowa, for interment. A.B. Funk, editor of the Spin Iowa, Beacon, who spent two months in this city, is named a dispatcher as a probable successor to the late United States Senator who died on Tuesday. Mr. Funk two years ago prominently made as a candidate for governor but withdrew in the active fight between the Cummins and son forces. He is a strong partner of Gov. Cummins, who was defender Allison in the primaries some ago for United States Senator's death throws the nomination his successor into Cummins' hands. Funk may be named for the place. Mr. Funk is a gentleman of location as well as training in and is well informed upon the situation now confronting the country. He is a strong porter of President Roosevelt. Son-in-law of F. W. Barron of G. Pendleton of the Brea canals has purchased a Reo from Skinner & Dickenson. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1908 Notes of Water Board Anaheim, August 1, 1908. Meeting of the board of directive Anaheim Union Water was held on the above date following members present, Bowther, Bradford, Drake, Sherwood, and Directors and Kraemer absent. States of the preceeding meetand approved. Of the finance committee and filed and warrants had to be drawn in payment of amounts therein recommended of the secretary, treassuperintendent were each in and filed. Application from J. Pfeninger agent of two notes. On motee, seconded by Drake, it said that the said notes be Sherwood, seconded by that the last two reports of tee of Management be reto the said committee with to render separate reports R.D.Co. and the two water and also that the S.A.V.I. fied of this action of our rried. On file for the transfer on motion granted. Drake seconded by Hale to M. Nebelung the water ing his property and issue A Snake in Her Berth. W. E. Shannon and family returned home some days ago from a fortnight's visit at Santa Cruz, where Mrs. Shannon's brother resides. On the way north Mr. Shannon's slumbers were disturbed by the cries of a woman in a nearby berth, who declared she saw a snake in her berth. The porter, as usual, was fast asleep. "Do you want me to look for it and kill it," enquired Shannon. The lady said excitedly she did. Shannon removed the bedding and found nothing. "She wore a fine silk kimona, and that is what I guess she wanted me to see," he said unfeelingly to the reporter. "I called the conductor and porter, and it was an hour before they could induce her again to retire. The conductor assured her it was the shadow of the bellcord which she took to be a snake, but she declared she had seen it run across her bed. "Further along a tramp got aboard and asked me for the porter. 'You just passed him in a berth ahead,' I said; 'he's asleep.' The tramp crawled in an adjoining berth and went to sleep. "Later the conductor said to me: 'We've had more fun on the rear sleeper. A man and women fell out of an upper berth.'" Despite these exciting experiences, Shannon declares he enjoyed the trip Tree of Management be reto the said committee with to render separate reports R.D.Co. and the two water and also that the S.A.V.I. fied of this action of our carried. On file for the transfer on motion granted. Drake seconded by Hale to M. Nebelung the water ing his property and issue claim deed for the sum that no certificate of title Carried. Sherwood seconded by secretary was instructed 100 notices of warning the same to be in the form and printed upon cloth: No bathing or washing ditches or reservoirs. Any polluting, or taking water les or reservoirs without will be prosecuted. Board of Directors of Union Water Co.' In the meeting adjourned. P.H. Krick, Secretary. Report, July, 1908: Board of Directors of AnaWater company—Gentlewing is my report for July: Employes.....$612 50 main canal bet. reservoir and flume 7 $210 00 Anaheim main Cajon canal by Yorba.....98 00 upper section of canal.....116 00 Anaheim laterals.....47 25 Placentia and Fulterals.....77 87 P.P. No 1.....$94 23 bridges.....8 00 team work pumpNo 2.....$70 00 weir box pumping 2.....16 00 gravel and cement 24 inch reinforcpipe.....28 24 team work makying 12 in. cement rate.....184 00 amount of cement used in August report. Further along a tramp got aboard and asked me for the porter. 'You just passed him in a berth ahead,' I said; 'he's asleep.' The tramp crawled in an adjoining berth and went to sleep. Later the conductor said to me: 'We've had more fun on the rear sleeper. A man and women fell out of an upper berth.'' Despite these exciting experiences, Shannon declares he enjoyed the trip and had a way-up time. That lady's silk kimona was a dandy," he said. This Man Was a Tenderfoot A well-known walnut grower living near town was made an offer for his orchard the other day, but refused to sell. "I like your place very much," said the intending purchaser, "but your trees are dying with blight." This startling information was quickly followed by another thrust which did not appear to relieve the situation. "Look at these pale-green leaves, and these shoots; they show they have no vitality, and are withering." My good man, did you ever see a walnut orchard before. Do you know what these pale-green leaves and boughs are? They are new growth. I wouldn't sell you this ranch at any price. I should advise you not to settle on a ranch--get as far away from a ranch as possible. The roosters will get ye." This man," continued the grower, "was like a fellow I knew in the east. He had some eggs and wanted to set them. He dug a hole and planted them! Another fellow had a hen with a dozen chicks. He penned them up and neglected to feed them. In course of time he found them dead. 'My sakes alive!' he said, 'I thought that hen was big enough to suckle these chicks.'" A True Story Rev. Wm. Green was in town from Miraflores the first of the week on a brief business mission. Mr. Green is never so busy but he has a word for the reporter. Handing the scribe a cigar and appropriating the latter's box of matches, he dilated upon the innocence of the average tenderfoot. For many years he filled a Methodist pulit A True Story Rev. Wm. Green was in town from Miraflores the first of the week on a brief business mission. Mr. Green is never so busy but he has a word for the reporter. Handing the scribe a cigar and appropriating the latter's box of matches, he dilated upon the innocence of the average tenderfoot. For many years he filled a Methodist pulpit in New York, but since coming to California has turned his attention to farming. "I have seen people come out to Long Island from the city who couldn't tell a sheep from a cow, that's a fact." "These people used to think Buffalo was the westernmost point in the United States," observed a bystander. "Hoboken," quickly responded the minister, as he lighted his cigar; "that's just across the river, and many of them never got that far." Promising Mine The Ideal Bullfrog Mining company has elected the following officers: A. Fuhrberg, president; C. Amberg, vice president; O. Fulde, second vice president; Dr. Paschall, secretary-treasurer; G. L. Adams, superintendent. Mr. Adams is in town from the mine, and reports it one of the most promising in the Beatty-Bullfrog district. A shaft has been sunk to a depth of 75 feet, and the richness of the mine proven. Extensive development work is contemplated for the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer spent Sunday with friends at Ocean Park and Venice. GUST 6, 1908 NUMBER 42 Clearance Sale of Summer Goods Bargains in all departments Lawns at 1-3 off Muslin Underwear at 1-4 off Broken Lines HOSE at 1-2 price One lot, 220 pairs Shoes for 1-4 less Another lot, 90 pairs Shoes for 10 per cent less Also bargains in Waists, Suits and other Ready-to-wear Goods THE "S. Q. R." STORE Schumacher, Quarten & Renner Tel. Home 1604; Sunset 541 Wallace's Grocery Store Anaheim, Cal. HE "S. Q. R." STORE Schumacher, Quarten & Renner Tel. Home 1604; Sunset 541 Wallace's Grocery Store Anaheim, Cal. The Berry and Apricot season is now on in full swing, and it is high time to put them up. We have them—the choicest the country affords. Get them at their best :::: Sunset 237 Home 1103 W. A. WALLACE, Prop. No Fires to be Built No fuel to be carried, when you use gas—always ready for use and cheaper than wood—just think of the convenience and satisfaction of all this. Turn on the valve, apply the match and your duties are finished. GAS is the greatest of all household conveniences. Phone or call on the Gas Company for particulars. Phone Main 61. Anaheim Gas Company Office at Miller’s Hardware Store When in need of anything in THE CANNING LINE Call Us up. Berry a complete line of Jars, Jar Caps and Rubbers. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. WALLOP BROS. Sunset M 126 Home 1381 ANAHEIM Prompt Delivery O H. P. Electric Motor ordered by the Anaheim Union Water Company O H. P. Electric Motor just installed by the Union Brewing Company. Sunset M 126 Home 1381 ANAHEIM Prompt Delivery O H. P. Electric Motor ordered by the Anaheim Union Water Company O H. P. Electric Motor just installed by the Union Brewing Company. Did these firms have installed our Power if it was not the best? The Edison Electric Co., Santa Ana Palace Meat Market Teacher & Schneider Proprietors DEALERS IN Choice Fresh and Salted Meats Telephone Main 51 Meats Delivered to all parts of city A TIMELY HINT Get Prices at Keller's Hardware Store on Fammocks and Refrigerators “Do it Now”