anaheim-gazette 1909-04-15

COAL FIELDS OF WYOMING GREAT DIVIDE BASIN FIELD ATTRACTING ATTENTION. Party of Representatives of Geological Survey Make Detailed Examination of Region, and Have Just Filed Report — Mining Conditions The Great Divide Basin coal field is situated along and north of the Union Pacific railroad in south-central Wyoming and embraces portions of the northeast end of Sweetwater county, the northwest end of Carbon county, and the southeast corner of Fremont county. Coal was first developed in this region by the railroad company in 1868, and the mine was described in the report of the United States geological survey of the territories published in 1873. The mine was abandoned in a short time, however, on account of its distance from the railroad and the difficulty of mining, and no further development was attempted in the field until recent years. In the summer of 1907 a party of geologists from the United States geological survey made a detailed reconnaissance survey of the portion of the basin extending from Rawlins westward along the Union Pacific railroad to Tipton, and from the railroad northward to the Green Mountains, Muddy Creek Gap, and the Ferris Mountains. The report of the chief of that party, E. Eggleston Smith, has just been published by the survey as a chapter in Bulletin 341-B. It contains a geologic and topographic sketch map on the scale of excellent quality for fuel purposes. In the southern eastern parts of the state good quality are most abused Androscoggin Kennebec and Scot counties, and especiallyington county. In the northern of the state tests were made Aroostook county along the and Aroostook railroad. Peaces as great as or greater than southern Maine undoubtedly be found in the forested tricts of the northern part state. Their utilization is that testing them for the purpose the report was not warranted they must be considered including the total peat resource state. These resources, except perimenta plants near Lewiston, are at present untested in preparing the reported at 25 square miles. Age depth of the peat is a feet. It is calculated that tested are capable of yielding 34,000,000 short tons of airchine peat, which, at $3 per represent a value of more hundred million dollars. It able that the deposits test only one-tenth to one-fifth total peat resources of the state. In most of the bogs where any considerable amounts of material is sufficiently decompose as a fuel, but in a few the peat is in the main not cayed and is so fibrous that it suited for such uses as manufacture of paper, moss litter than for fuel. The report contains an in discussion of the nature, origin and economic value of of the basin extending from Rawlins westward along the Union Pacific railroad to Tipton, and from the railroad northward to the Green Mountains, Muddy Creek Gap, and the Ferris Mountains. The report of the chief of that party, E. Eggleston Smith, has just been published by the survey as a chapter in Bulletin 341-B. It contains a geologic and topographic sketch map on the scale of 4 miles to the inch. The coal of this region is at present worked only for local use, and the future development of the field depends on several conditions—accessibility, water supply, timber supply, and market. The coal is readily accessible, for the main line of the Union Pacific borders the field on the south and branch lines from it could easily be constructed to any part of the field. Water may probably be obtained almost anywhere in the region by drilling relatively shallow wells, but this water may be so highly alkaline as to be unsuitable for both steam and domestic purposes unless some means is adopted for the precipitation of the salts. The timber question is also very important. The roofs of most of the coal beds are poor and need many supports, and timber is lacking except along the crests of Ferris and Green mountains, where it is sufficiently abundant to supply extensive operations in the northeastern part of the field. For the remainder of the area it will probably be necessary to bring timber in by rail from other localities in the surrounding Rocky Mountain region, thus adding greatly to the expense of mining the coal. As the field is situated in about the center of the coal fields of southern Wyoming, its coal should have the same market as that at present shipped from the Rock Springs and Hanna fields. Coal from these fields has been sent eastward as far as Omaha southward as far as Denver, northward to the Black Hills, and westward as far as the Pacific coast. Bulletin 341-B, which contains also descriptions of other Wyoming coal fields may be obtained free of any considerable amounts of material is sufficiently deprived as a fuel, but in a few peat is in the main not cayed and is so fibrous that it is suited for such uses as manufacture of paper, moss litter than for fuel. The report contains an in-depth discussion of the nature, origin, acter and economic value of peats. The factors that must careful consideration before posit of peat can be successfully plotted on a commercial scale so discussed. The failure to er some or all of these factors their interrelations accounts of the marked lack of success attempts to use peat in this Properly prepared peat is a efficient fuel and it may be effectively in a number of manufacturing industries. The unfavorable come of most of the business connected with its production has been due causes inherent in the material or in the product from it, but usually preventable errors, of which most common has been fail take advantage of the great experimental and business demonstrated in Europe during the century. BROWN SPOT AT REDLAND New Disease Affecting Oran Upper Valley Redlands Facts: The stature did not do the right with the citrus fruit experiment which has been established. This last session does not make the adequate provision for the institution its importance demands. To it was the duty of the representatives of Riverside county inular to look after that matter it might be a reasonable surmise if they had given less attention Moreno road appropriation,the have been more successful appropriation for this purpose that is neither here nor there. ming, its coal should have the same market as that at present shipped from the Rock Springs and Hanna fields. Coal from these fields has been sent eastward as far as Omaha southward as far as Denver, northward to the Black Hills, and westward as far as the Pacific coast. Bulletin 341-B, which contains also descriptions of other Wyoming coal fields may be obtained free of charge by applying to the director of the United States geological survey, Washington, D. C. PEAT DEPOSITS IN MAINE As part of an extended inquiry into the peat deposits of the country, the United States Geological Survey has recently completed an investigation of the peat bogs in Maine. The field studies of these bogs were made chiefly by E. S. Bastin, of the survey, in the summer of 1906, but a few of the bogs were examined in the summers of 1907 and 1908 by C. A. Davis principally for the purpose of determining what plants had been most active in forming the peats. The expense of the work was shared by the federal survey and the Maine state survey commission. The report which the United States survey has just published as bulletin 376, bearing the names of Messrs. Bastin and Davis joint authors presents an estimate of the extent and value of the more accessible peat deposits of the state. The field tests and analyses recorded in this report show that Maine possesses immense resources of peat not make the adequate provisional support of the institution its importance demands. To it was the duty of the representatives of Riverside county inular to look after that matter it might be a reasonable surmption if they had given less attention Moreno road appropriation, they have been more successful appropriation for this purpose that is neither here nor there and Redlands did all in heath through the representatives county, to get the experiment well provided for. There are many problems we have hoped this station will instrumental in working out of them is the cause and that for the "brown spot" which appeared on our fruit of late which is undoubtedly going as a serious menace to the city of this section. It is a fact the brown spot is more severe Redlands than in any other as yet. But there is every possibility that in another year one will be just as serious at Riverside. The matter has been kept veil but our orange packers look up problem as one that threatens prosperity of the industry to considerable extent. Samples shipped early—for it is the fruit which seems to suffer been sent back, the orange went out clear and bright, colored and unsalable because this brown spot. Prof. Smith over from Riverside to study pest, if such it is, saying th ment quality for fuel and other uses. In the southern and parts of the state deposits of oility are most abundant in Baggin Kennebec and Penobties, and especially in Wash- county. In the northern part state tests were made only in York county along the Bangor estook railroad. Peat resour- ceat as or greater than those in Western Maine undoubtedly are found in the forested lake dis- tinct the northern part of the their utilization is so remote using them for the purposes of it was not warranted, but it be considered in estimat- total peat resources of these resources, except for ex- plants near Lewiston and share at present undeveloped. Area of peat land actually preparing the report is esti- 25 square miles. The aver- age of the peat is about ten this calculated that the bogs capable of yielding at least short tons of air-dried ma- which, at $3 per ton, would have a value of more than a million dollars. It is prob- the deposits tested form tent to one-fifth of the to- resources of the state. Of the bogs which show desirable amounts of peat the is sufficiently decayed for fuel, but in a few places in the main not well de- is so fibrous that it is bet- for such uses as the man- of paper, moss litter, etc., fuel. Short contains an interesting nature, origin, charac- economic value of peat de- would remain for several weeks. He did not do so, and local packers have wondered why not. But it is work of this character which the experimental station is expected to do, and the fact that conditions at Riverside and at Redlands are so nearly alike, makes the work done there of almost equal value here And the two places ship approximately 30 per cent of the entire output of Southern California. It is an industry that brings from ten millions to twelve millions of dollars a year into circulation in the state, and is surely deserving of the appropriation of a pittance which will adequately support experimental work designed to protect and further it. PLACENTIA Arthur Edwards and family spent three days at Balboa the last of the week. Mrs. M. Strain and daughter, Miss Lillie, spent the Easter vacation at Long Beach. Misses Annie, Dora and Louise Johnson spent Easter Sunday in Los Angeles. Mrs. Cowan and daughters, Misses Stella and Rose were the guests of Miss Ruby Crowther the end of the week. The ladies' missionary society of the Baptist church met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Tuffree. The whist club met Wednesday afternoon with Miss Lucy Alms. Miss Johnson won first prize and Mrs. Coulter second. Dainty refreshments were served. Mr. Zimmer of Long Beach has bought the Gibbs' place, formerly owned by the late Jas. East, and Mr. Beaumont Two Magnificent Market in Five Famous Meller Floor Prices.- Opens Permanent at 616 South Ile To meet the requirements and provide facilities for all of extensive and recently acquired Beaumont land, the Beaumont Water Company on Mullen into and began transacting its new ground floor office Broadway. Several those have been spent to install decorate the room, unique which include hand-built corps of ten agents, a menny covering 800 square complete lecture hall, where stereopticon lectures will be delivered by Mr. Jvis at 10.30, 2.30 and 8 paces and lecture hall will be feet, making the establish- the most complete and coo- the city. Concurrent with the new Company announces the purchase large tracts of land, Apple prising 320 acres adjoining land Home Ranch, and also Thomas Mellen ranch of 4 acquirement of Apple Valley tinct business triumph forners had held it for years, ing of the highest quality. Ors of the Mellen deal were Helen Mellen, who have o property continuously for 2 fruits from. Mellen's orchard prize at the Chicago World orchard is especially faples, pears and prunes, off are about 1000 full bearing 7 years old. Valuable water rights, fensive riparian lands in Vyon. also passed to the con- Mellen deal, thereby augment- ply of water for irrigation acquired lands in Apple Valley acre tracts is already compi- with the Mellen ranch, which be offered in small sized placed on the market Mon- The ladies' missionary society of the Baptist church met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Tuffree. The whist club met Wednesday afternoon with Miss Lucy Alms. Miss Johnson won first prize and Mrs. Coulter second. Dainty refreshments were served. Mr. Zimmer of Long Beach has bought the Gibbs' place, formerly owned by the late Jas. East, and Mr. Gibbs and family will leave Placentia. It is reported that they expect to go to Honolulu. A. T. Pendleton who has been afflicted for some time with autoitis, went to Los Angeles one day recently to purchase a $300 driving horse, but upon reaching the city he experienced a sudden and fatal rise of temperature which filled his aching head with wheels and things. He promptly purchased a new handsome car and came home well and happy. Mrs. O. J. Mason of Los Angeles is the guest of Mrs. John Evans this week. Mrs. Mary Woodward of Fullerton is spending the week with her daughter, Mrs. Fay Dunham. The Kensington club met last Wednesday afternoon with Misses Strain. A pleasant time was enjoyed and a delightful Eastertide luncheon was served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be with Miss Grace Evans. A picnic party composed of the family relatives and a few friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hale went to Soquel canyon on Easter Sunday to spend the day among the wild and the trees. While wandering over the hills they came upon a huge rattlesnake taking a nap. They shot him and took 13 rattles, an unlucky number—for the snake. The following Knights Templar attended Easter services at Masonic temple, Santa Ana, Sunday: C. E. McFadden and wife, A. S. Bradford and wife, W. L. Newell and wife, N. F. Morse and wife and Wm. Coulter. Percy Bradford who is studying electrical engineering in Chicago has been suffering with an abcess of the eye and nose. An operation was necessary and the school physician ad- The following Knights Templar attended Easter services at Masonic temple, Santa Ana, Sunday: C. E. McFadden and wife, A. S. Bradford and wife, W. L. Newell and wife, N. F. Morse and wife and Win. Coulter. Percy Bradford who is studying electrical engineering in Chicago has been suffering with an abcess of the eye and nose. An operation was necessary and the school physician advised the attention of a specialist, and he was removed to a hospital. Telegrams received by his parents say the operation has been performed and the patient is doing well. Wickersheim Implement Co. are sole agents for McCormick mowers and rakes and genuine McCormick repairs and extras for Fullerton and Anaheim. SUMMONS Action Brought in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, and the Complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of Orange. In the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California. Clara Ziegler. Plaintiff, vs. George E. Ziegler, Defendant. The People of the State of California send greeting to George E. Ziegler, defendant: You are hereby directed to appear and answer the complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this summons, if served within this county; or within thirty days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the said plaintiff will take judgment for any money or damages demanded in the complaint as arising upon contract, or she will apply to the court for any other relief demanded in the complaint. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, this 7th day of April, A. D. 1909. (Seal) W. B. WILLIAMS, Clerk. jun17 Beaumont Again Expands in Scope To Magnificent New Subdivisions Placed on the Market in Five-acre Tracts.—Apple Valley and the famous Mellen Fruit Ranch go on Sale at Ground Floor Prices.—At the Same Time Land Company Opens Permanent New Offices and Lecture Hall at 616 South Broadway. The new tracts are level and lying in the foothills of the San Bernardino range, from 1 1-2 to 3 miles north of Beaumont townsite. Soil is said by experts to be especially adapted for apples, peaches, pears and cherries. The latter fruit thrives on adjoining ranches to the highest degree, the acre output reaching in some cases $400. Pear trees on Mellen's orchard, 5 years old, are reported to have shown an equal return, while from an apple orchard nearby over $700 was realized. The elevation of the new properties ranges from 2850 to 3100 feet above sea level, which is ideal not only for deciduous fruit culture, but health as well. Mellen's location, which has been known for years as a refuge for asthmatics and sufferers from bronchial troubles, is but 16 miles from Redlands, thereby placing the products within easy reach of the markets. The original Mellen orchard and about 37 acres of unplanted land adjoining on the west, making about 48 acres all told, goes on the market at the extremely low price of $8500. This includes the ranch home, barn, corral, fruit storage and apparatus for drying the fruits. This is a rare and exceptional chance to buy at the right price one of the most famous producing fruit farms in Southern California. Liberal terms of purchase will be made and as the crop is just coming on, now is the time to buy. Directly adjoining the planted Mellen orchard on the south, we have surveyed a fine tract of irrigated bench land into moderate sized ranches. This is right on the banks of Edgar creek, soil identical with Mellen's and still we are opening this acreage at the very low figure of $150 an acre with water. As there is only a limited area, quick action will be required to get it. Apple Valley, with 320 acres of the finest land obtainable, to pick from, will be opened at $100 to $200 an acre with Mellen, who have occupied the continuously for 24 years. The from Mellen's orchard took first at the Chicago World's Fair and is especially famous for appars and prunes, of which there out 1000 full bearing trees 6 to 20 old. able water rights, including ex-riparian lands in Wallace canno passed to the company in the ideal, thereby augmenting the sup water for irrigating the newly lands in Apple Valley. The action of Apple Valley into five acts is already complete and this Mellen ranch, which will also be opened in small sized plots, were on the market Monday morning. In steel pipes for domestic and in purposes will be conveyed to adding and streets will be opened added. Value of the new tracts at openings is over $115,000, and this figured in connection with the date of $440,000, will make the proposition mount in volume approximately $550,000. Figured on basis of sales of $48,000 in February-March, the management expects the half million mark in less than months, so in order to meet demand, plans are already unfit for other large subdivisions. Beaumont Land and Water Company New Location of Offices and Lecture Hall, 616 South Broadway. OUT OUT AND MAIL TODAY. SURE Beaumont Land and Water Company, Owners Office and Lecture Hall, 616 South Broadway, Los Angeles I want to know more about Beaumont and its irrigated apple lands. Send me literature and information. If satisfactory, may want to go to Beaumont on one Sunday or Thursday excursions. Give me railroad rates from this point. Name..... Address..... Low Rates East ROUND TRIP Via Southern Pacific LE DATES—May 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 31. June 1 to 4, 14 to 19, 25 to 27. July 1 to 7, inclusive. August 9 to 13, inclusive. Sept. 7 to 10 and 13 to 15, inclusive Return limit 90 days from sale date Southern Pacific LEASE DATES—May 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 31. June 1 to 4, 14 to 19, 25 to 27. July 1 to 7, inclusive. August 9 to 13, inclusive. Sept. 7 to 10 and 13 to 15, inclusive Return limit 90 days from sale date but not later than October 31, 1909 Some of the rates are: Mago.....$72 50 Orleans.....67 50 Ha.....60 00 Paul.....73 50 Treal.....108 50 York City.....108 50 More.....107 50 Minneapolis.....73 50 To other points not specified above. Stop-overs route and your choice of routes going and return-One way via Portland, $24.50 higher. Travel Tickets to All Parts of the World You that are contemplating trips abroad, see me as early as possible, account of space on steamers being taken early this season. For further information call up Southern Pacific Sunset Main 188 or Home 1724 L. PICKERING Agent, Anaheim