anaheim-gazette 1909-08-05

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts The Gazette is issued every Thursday morning. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. Has the Largest Circulation THE PRESIDENT'S VIEWS Seated in a great arm chair, humorously termed by members of his family "the supreme bench," President Taft outlined his views on the tariff to a little group of newspaper correspondents. Most of the men who gathered on the South Portico of the White House to hear the President's views were well known to him. They had accompanied him on many of his travels. Some had more than once been of his party when he went to Panama to inspect the canal. Some of them had accompanied him throughout the last campaign, studying the political effect of his speeches and reporting to their papers what he said and how it was received. Knowing his callers well, Judge Taft talked with all his accustomed freedom. Knowing well the etiquette of newspaper work in Washington all of the men knew that it would be an unpardonable breech were they to quote the President in print. The "little chat," as the President termed it, lasted for two hours. Such chats are of incalculable value. They make it possible for the views of the Chief Executive to be conveyed to the great clientels represented by to prepare that information in such shape as to be intelligible to the general public; and finally, he is convinced that if the facts are as he believes them to be another revision will be undertaken a few years hence which will correct the inequalities. A COSTLY REPORT Mr. Filcher is an Expensive Bird to the People Commissioner Filcher's annual report, financed by the State Agricultural Society at the cost of taxpayers, presents an example of disgraceful waste of public money. It is not that the report has no value. It is very much worse than that because it indulges in ridiculous exaggeration and misstatement of facts that would be injurious were not their absurdity manifest on a moment's examination. Mr. Filcher makes himself and the State Board responsible for these absurdities by introducing them with the statement that "the statistical feature of the report improves year by year by reason of the increased experience of county statisticians." The nature and value of that experience may be gathered from the fact that the report represents Alameda county apples as salable in the markets at $1.50 per pound, while in Lake county the same product sold for only half a cent per pound. Some of the counties whose prosperity is so alluringly if indefinitely set forth in the report did not take the trouble to note any changes of condition and the lapse is supplied by the simple process of reprinting matter from past reports. This is doubtless a labor saving device and proves that the county statisticians are making advances in one kind of a great deal with the public sentiment that will find its Houses of Congress enlisted the support of the Senate and that with the leaders that there is real spasmodic but certainly will be successful in inciting ticism of extravagant public funds. LIVESTOCK Orange County Will Havens The general change County Parish appointed Charles of a sub-committee exhibit of horses. The horse show divided into three draft, general pub and it is expected be led or driven. It may not be cattle in the park a disposition on to show them, a made for them also. It will be needed soon how many horses exhibited and all are requested to Riggs, care of the tle Company, ornings at their offices street, Santa Anita. BIG FACTS ABOUT California ranks of crude oil, barbecue peaches, plums Knowing his callers well, Judge Taft talked with all his accustomed freedom. Knowing well the etiquette of newspaper work in Washington all of the men knew that it would be an unpardonable breech were they to quote the President in print. The "little chat," as the President termed it, lasted for two hours. Such chats are of incalculable value. They make it possible for the views of the Chief Executive to be conveyed to the great clientels represented by these correspondents without the stiffness and formality of an official statement. They enable men familiar with the difficulties and problems, which confront the head of the nation to present his views in their own terms and with intelligent application to constantly changing situation. To borrow the favorite term of the correspondents themselves, they serve to "keep them straight" and to diminish the number of unwarranted and sensational reports which find ready circulation in Washington and which the uninformed are prone to accept as gospel truth. Knowing the custom of the President it is possible to distinguish the correspondence of the well informed newspaperman and to accept it with a reliance which otherwise it could not command. Knowing the frankness with which the President talks to some of his newspaper friends, his views on the tariff, as set forth by the press, are of especial interest. Mr. Taft expected his party in Congress to revise the tariff downward, but he did not expect reductions of an extent which would make possible increased importations. Realizing the tendency to form combinations and create monopolies, he believes it well to take sufficient off of the duties to insure importation in the event that any combination of producers or manufacturers undertakes by the creation of a monopoly to force prices upward beyond a reasonable point. He deems the possibility of importation if prices are forced upward beyond a reasonable point will prove a most salutary check on those who are tempted to form trusts, or what is more dangerous, make "gentlemen's agreements" to maintain prices. There are some instances where his investigations have led him to believe that no tariff whatever is necessary. The case of hides is a notable instance. They were not dutiable before the passage of the Dingley law. Since the passage of that law natural kets at $1.50 per pound, while in Lake county the same product sold for only half a cent per pound. Some of the counties whose prosperity is so alluringly if indefinitely set forth in the report did not take the trouble to note any changes of condition and the lapse is supplied by the simple process of reprinting matter from past reports. This is doubtless a labor saving device and proves that the county statisticians are making advances in one kind of experience if not in another. In the way of beating the tax payer they are like to become expert and should feel a warm glow of pride and satisfaction over the bouquet so generously handed them by Filcher. The state agricultural society is a fraud. The county statisticians are a set of cheap politicians in the enjoyment of a soft snap. As for Filcher and his prune horse, California is weary of them.—Call. HOW ABOUT THIS, SMITH? Does Your Bill Favor the Interests As Against the People? Congressman S. C. Smith of Bakersfield is credited by the Chronicle, which appears to be in the secrets of the water power trust, with the evolution of a plan "after deep study," whose purpose is described as the "transfer by the government to the several states of all the unappropriated land necessary for storing and conveying water and generating and transmitting power in trust for the benefit of the people." It is a very pretty job, according to the Call, and if Mr. Smith can consummate his purpose it would be a great day's work for the trust above all trusts. The water power trust is already the most formidable and threatening aggregation of aggressive capital in this country. More than a year ago Theodore Roosevelt in a message to congress warned the people of the United States of what was doing in this regard. That trust has gained its present power and growth mostly through the negligence of the states in permitting permanent appropriation of water rights. That it has not been able to monopolize all available sources of water power is only due to the vigilance of the national forestry service under Gifford Pinchot. That is why the attack is made on Pinchot to drive him from office and replace him with some com- ces are forced upward beyond a reasonable point will prove a most salutary check on those who are tempted to form trusts, or what is more dangerous, make "gentlemen's agreements" to maintain prices. There are some instances where his investigations have led him to believe that no tariff whatever is necessary. The case of hides is a notable instance. They were not dutiable before the passage of the Dingley law. Since the passage of that law natural conditions, the diminution of the ranges and the curtailment of the range herds, together, perhaps, with an increased demand for shoes, which are now exported to a large extent, have served to increase the value of hides and he believes that it will promote the cultivation of the foreign trade and prevent exorbitant charges to American consumers without working any material hardship to American producers to place this commodity on the free list. So too, in the case of steel and its manufacturers, he believes the reductions as made in the Payne bill will operate to prevent extortion because if the prices are forced up to a point higher than they are at present importation will be made profitable. Had the President deemed it possible to succeed he would have made a determined effort to secure reductions in the wool schedule. The influences behind maintaining those duties, however, together with its complications and the lack of knowledge enjoyed by the public regarding it led him to believe that such an effort would at the present time prove ineffective and so he deemed it the part of wisdom to refrain from the attempt. He believes, however, that the tariff exports provided for in the present bill will enable him to secure all the information necessary to a command of this subject; It is gratifying to note the determination with which the President is applying himself to the task of curtailing the public expenditures and the tenacity with which he keeps the subject before the members of his cabinet. It is so easy to incur expenses when "Uncle Sam" foots the bills that little short of bull-dog pertinacity will accomplish anything in the way of economy. The President is determined to secure a reduction in the annual expenditure of $50,000,-000. Of course he cannot accomplish ANAHEIM GAZETTE a great deal without the cooperation of Congress but his work is arousing public sentiment on the subject and that will find its reflection in the Houses of Congress. Mr. Taft has enlisted the support of the leaders of the Senate and the movement started with the leaders of the House, so that there is reason to believe that the present wave of economy will not be spasmodic but permanent. It certainly will be if the President is successful in inciting keen public criticism of extravagant expenditures of the public funds. LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT Orange County Carnival of Products Will Have Fine One The general committee of the Orange County Parade of Products has appointed Charles A. Riggs, chairman of a sub-committee to arrange for an exhibit of horses and cattle. The horse show will probably be divided into the three classes of draft, general purpose and roadsters and it is expected that animals will be led or driven in the parade. It may not be convenient to lead cattle in the parade, but if there is a disposition on the part of owners to show them, arrangements will be made for them at the exhibit-ground. It will be necessary to know very soon how many head of stock will be exhibited and all persons interested are requested to write to Chas. A. Riggs, care of the Orange County Title Company, or to call on him morning at their office, 409 North Main street, Santa Ana. BIG FACTS ABOUT A BIG STATE California ranks first in production of crude oil, barley, asparagus, peas, peaches, plums, prunes cherries. Big Reductions ON Summer Goods BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Ladies’ Suits, Waists and Skirts are greatly reduced to make them move. We will not carry any over to another season. Men’s Summer Suits and Trousers at a big cut in price. Men’s Straw Hats, fine assortment to select from at about half price. The “S.Q.R.” Store Schumacher, Quarton & Renner Phones: Home 1604; Sunset 541 - AT DICKEL'S - Fruit Jars and Fruit Cans Jelly Glasses and BIG FACTS ABOUT A BIG STATE California ranks first in production of crude oil, barley, asparagus, peas, peaches, plums, prunes, cherries, grapes, oranges, lemons, citrons, olives, figs, almonds, English walnuts. California's savings banks hold $282,-508,956. Ranks third in the United States. Average deposit larger than in any State—$639.53. California ranks second in the United States in the production of gold. Daily output, $51,000. Yearly output, $18,-832,900. In total wealth, ascertained by assessed valuation, California ranks fifth of the States. California's debt, including State, county and cities, is smaller than the debt of either of twenty-five other States. California ranks second in the value of ships of over five tons launched by private firms. (Rose from sixth place in five years). California ranks eighth in value of assets of building and loan associations. California ranks fourth in amount of domestic money orders purchased. California ranks fifth in production of copper. California ranks second in production of sugar beets. California ranks first in production of wine—excels all other States combined. California ranks first in canned fruit—59 per cent. of entire nation. California ranks first in dried fruit—88 per cent. of nation. The colleges of California rank sixth in income. California ranks thirteenth in railroad mileage. California ranks twelfth in capital invested in manufacturing. In California, 100,228 families own homes free of incumbrance. Los Angeles has risen from thirty-fifth place to fifteenth among United States cities, in point of population. California is the longest State, has the highest altitude, the lowest depression. Fruit Jars and Fruit Cans Jelly Glasses and Canning Supplies AT DICKEL'S Cool Underwear FOR Hot Weather - Also a nobby line of Men’s and Young Men’s Outing Suits & Trousers YUNGBLUTH & KROEGER Phones—Home 1044 Main 294 127 W. Center St. Peter Stoffel HEADQUARTERS FOR FRESH VEGETABLES Kansas Hard-wheat Flour Peter Stoffel HEADQUARTERS FOR FRESH VEGETABLES Kansas Hard-wheat Flour Consignments of Staple and Fancy Groceries Received Daily. Phones Sunset 237 Home 1103 PETER STOFFEL, Prop. Palace Meat Market Schumacher & Schneider Proprietors DEALERS IN Choice Fresh and Salted Meats Telephone Main 51 Meats Delivered to all parts of city FICTION is FICTION NEWS. IS TRUTH The GAZETTE Prints the News The GAZETTE Tells the Truth Tackle That Catches Fish Not fish tales, is the kind we sell. Don’t believe that old yarn about the boy with a stick and a bent pin getting all the fish. He wouldn’t be in it with a man supplied with our tackle. In other sporting goods we are equally well provided. You can’t play games or indulge in a sport that we cannot furnish the tools for. Stop in and have a look around. There are lots of new wrinkles in your particular line this season Joseph Helmsen Thursday, August 5 The Great Kamama’s Most Liberal Offer All Persons Who Call at the Offices of the Great Kamama on or Before Aug. 14, will be Treated by Him for Cost of Medicine Only. No Extra Charges are Made Beyond the Price of the Medicine Required in Each Case to Complete the Cure. This Offer Expires Aug. 14th, and will Positively Not be Extended. Preparations are being made by the manager of the Great Kamama for an immense Complete the Cure. This Offer Expires Aug. 14th, and will Positively Not be Extended. Preparations are being made by the manager of the Great Kamama for an immense CARNIVAL OF HEALING To start on next Saturday promptly at 9 o'clock. So many poor and afflicted people have come to Kamama and so many letters have been received within the past week, that Kamama has concluded to treat all who are suffering with chronic diseases, such as Rheumatism, Paralysis, HipJoint Disease, Liver, Kidney, Stomach, Female Troubles, For the cost of the medicine only, making no professional charge. This offer will hold good until AUGUST 14th And will not be continued after that time. Kamama will furnish all medicine to complete a cure in each particular case. It is expected that his offices will be besieged by hundreds from all over Orange County. It is interesting to hear the number of stories told every day and evening at the offices of this great doctor. The story of those cured of the different chronic diseases and of those who have been relieved of each particular case. It is expected that his offices will be besieged by hundreds from all over Orange County. It is interesting to hear the number of stories told every day and evening at the offices of this great doctor. The story of those cured of the different chronic diseases and of those who have been relieved of Tumors, Cancers and Gallstones Seems most remarkable, and all express great satisfaction both at the quickness and completeness of their cures. At least a dozen prominent people appeared upon the stage last week and the audience kept up a continued round of applause as one demonstration after another was made. Next week promises to be a busy one with the Great Kamama, as each night the crowds grow larger and hundreds of packages of his preparations are being passed out. A Car Load of His Famous Preparations Arrived yesterday to be distributed within the next few weeks.