anaheim-gazette 1909-09-09

EUCALYPTUS FOR ORNAMENT A GROWER GIVES VALUABLE POINTS IN LANDSCAPE GARDENING Use of the Tree for This Purpose Usually Overshadowed by Profits from Economic Standpoint—We are Ahead of North in Ornamentation Amidst all the literature published on that most useful species, the Eucalyptus, the great value of these trees for ornamental purposes is almost overshadowed in the overwhelming testimony on the strictly economic standpoint. Southern California is far ahead of the more northern portions of the state in the matter of the study and practice of landscape gardening, and especially so in the knowledge and selection of those trees which are best suited to existing conditions. However, the state is so wide, and soils and climates so varied that it were impossible to cover so great a subject in any series of short articles. Right Selection The objection is often raised that the Eucalypt is too rank a grower for street planting; that it overshadows all else, monopolizes the soil to the detriment of other trees or plants; lifts the cement sidewalk, stops up sewer pipes and in other ways makes itself a public nuisance. The answer to this is that the slower growing species should be used for town ornamentation, instead of globulus, viminalis, rudis, and some others, which are those almost invariably used on the streets, and which give reason for the criticisms alluded to. Australian Beech Eucalyptus polyanthema, known aswers, giving a most striking effect. Its spreading nature makes it desirable for grouping, or for wind-breaks; it is quite hardy. Not a Eucalypt Syncarpia laurifolia belongs to the Myrtle order, and is sometimes classed with Eucalypts. In Australia it grows to a great size, is rather tender; its timber is of great value, and the tree is very beautiful; it is known as Turpentine tree. Another closely allied tree is Angophora subvelutina, "apple tree," which, while young at least, is attractive and worthy a place in every collection. Eucalyptus occidentalis and Eucalyptus erythonema are said to be highly ornamental; the young seedlings are beautiful, as they are growing in our plantations. Suited to Your Conditions The whole secret of successful planting, whatever may be the ultimate object, is the suitability of the plant or tree to the conditions and environment. Beauty has Commercial Value The culture of the Eucalypt is an all-absorbing topic, and there is no gainsaying the statement that this tree, planted in proper commercial form, is likely to become one of the most valuable assets of the State of California, and of no less value to the United States. I believe in exploiting the economic values of trees, but who is it "with soul so dead" that he cannot see something of the beauty of certain eucalypts, fittingly grouped and properly planted; or of the added glories of California when her barren hills shall be clothed or reclothed with the everlasting verdure of their "aspiring branches," with their "scythe-shaped leaves, trembling beneath the slightest breeze."—Leonard Coates in Cultivator. FIRST GRADERS AT SCHOOL Australian Beech Eucalyptus polyanthema, known as Australian Beech, may perhaps be placed at the head of the list for ornamental purposes, and as being adapted to a great variety of climatic conditions. The leaves are roundish, becoming ovate, and of a beautiful grey-blue tint. The flowers are small, white, in dense panicles, resembling somewhat a gigantic head of mignonette. Bees are very fond of them, the polyanthema being one of the most useful honey producers. Growth is not rapid, and with annual trimming the trees may easily be kept in any desired shape. This point should be emphasized, as the erroneous custom is so often to allow a street tree of whatever kind to grow amid it infringes on some municipal ordinance, or gets in the way of the telephone wires, with like disastrous results, for there is not much choice between the "pruning" of the lineman and of the so-called gardener. Little and often should be the rule in trimming street trees. Eucalyptus leucoxylon-rosea is another very hardy and beautiful eucalypt; in foliage not so striking as the former, but bearing profuse clusters of rosy-pink flowers. It is slow growing, and of dwarf habit, and bark smooth. Sugar Gum Eucalyptus corynocalyx, or sugar gum, is much more rapid in growth, and one of the most valuable species for timber, in the coast region. It is of a denser habit than most others, with very beautiful, dark green, glossy foliage. No Eucalypt withstands wind better than the sugar gum, and it is in every way unsurpassed, if equalled, as an avenue tree, but requires more room than polyanthema. Beautiful Flowers Eucalyptus ficifolia (crimson flowered gum), is perhaps the most beautiful of the whole family, at least so far as its very showy flowers are concerned. It is slow growing, and delights in a warm sunny climate not who is it "with soul so dead" that he cannot see something of the beauty of certain eucalypts, fittingly grouped and properly planted; or of the added glories of California when her barren hills shall be clothed or reclothed with the everlasting verdure of their "aspiring branches," with their "scythe-shaped leaves, trembling beneath the slightest breeze."—Leonard Coates in Cultivator. FIRST GRADERS AT SCHOOL Beginners Must Enter First Month or Doors Will Be Closed Against Them The county schools will open on September 13th for the fall term. Since the new school laws have not as yet been sent out by the state superintendent to the various counties, it seems advisable to state the provision bearing upon the admission of children to the beginning classes for the benefit of parents, trustees and teachers. The law is as follows: "Children shall be admitted to the beginning classes of any school only during the first month of the school year, or when the school year is divided into terms, during the first month of each term, and children who will be six years of age before the end of the sixth month of the school year, or before the end of the third month of the school term shall be admitted at the beginning of the school year, or the school term, and children who will not be six years of age by the end of the periods specified, shall not be admitted until the beginning of another school year or school term." From the above it will be seen that parents who wish their children to attend school during the school year must send them at some time during the first month of school, otherwise neither teachers nor trustees can admit them. The new States Series Advanced Geography is now in the hands of the bookdealers. The price to pupils will be 95 cents. The book is the Tarr and McMurry geography with a California supplement—hence teachers are advised to use the Tarr and McMurry geographies now in the school libraries, but if additional books are needed to request the pupils to buy the New State Text. Each teacher should have one of the new books for reference. The attention of teachers is again with very beautiful, dark green, glossy foliage. No Eucalypt withstands wind better than the sugar gum, and it is in every way unsurpassed, if equalled, as an avenue tree, but requires more room than polyanthema. Beautiful Flowers Eucalyptus ficifolia (crimson flowered gum), is perhaps the most beautiful of the whole family, at least so far as its very showy flowers are concerned. It is slow growing, and delights in a warm, sunny climate, not standing much frost without injury. The seeds are large, slow of germinating, very expensive, and the young seedlings extremely liable to "damping-off." For the Coast Eucalyptus calophylla. This is a strong and vigorous species, adapted only to the coast region, or where frosts are never severe. Its foliage is exceedingly handsome, more umbrageous in habit than any other. Flowers are large, white, or pinkish. A variety, called calophylla-rosea, has beautiful pink flowers; it is quite scarce; and available only as individual specimens. Lemon Scented Eucalyptus citriodora, or lemon-scented gum, is well known in Southern California. It should be in every collection, as it will thrive in most parts of California in protected places, near the house. Its delicately scented leaves make it a universal favorite. Hardy Angustifolia is a variety of amygdalina, with very delicate, graceful foliage, striking in effect, and quite distinct; it is perfectly hardy anywhere in California. A Dwarf Eucalyptus lehmanni is noticeable because of its spreading, dwarfish habitat. It has very large, greenish flo- Geography is now in the hands of the bookdealers. The price to pupils will be 95 cents. The book is the Tarr and McMurry geography with a California supplement—hence teachers are advised to use the Tarr and McMurry geographies now in the school libraries, but if additional books are needed to request the pupils to buy the New State Text. Each teacher should have one of the new books for reference. The attention of teachers is again called to the fact that they must before taking charge of a school file their certificates with the county superintendent. Failure to comply with this provision of the law will cause the teacher more or less trouble later. BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. L. A. Harris of Orange is spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. U. S. Lemon, of 336 North Los Angeles street. A pleasant feature during her stay was the celebration of her 80th birthday anniversary, which occurred Saturday Sept. 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lemon. A post card shower had been planned for her and when she received her mail the day of her birthday, one hundred and fifty post cards arrived and were showered over her head by her little granddaughter Mildred Lemon. A large birthday cake was surrounded by 80 candles and furnished a center piece for the dining table. The sons and daughters of Mrs. Harris are J. Wiley and Frank Harris of Santa Ana, Eli Harris of San Diego, Mrs. John Hickey and Mrs. Mary Beard of Orange and Mrs. Dell Lemon of Anaheim. Fireless cookers at Dickel's. ANAHEIM GAZETTE SULPHUR FOR FRUIT DRYING ROOSEVELT'S REFEREE BOARD VISITS CALIFORNIA Nothing Authentic Given Out as to Result of Their Investigations — Personel of Board—Laboratory Test at Berkeley—Appeal to Consumers California growers have had one thing which they desired. The referee board appointed by President Roosevelt has visited California, and seen the sulphur process in operation, and has gone along to a great pure food convention to be held in Denver this week. Nothing is given out, of course, as to their impressions; their visit is merely one item in the investigation which they are making. The members of the referee board are Dr. Ira Remsen, president of the Johns Hopkins University, of Baltimore; Dr. Russell H. Chittenden, director of the Sheffield School of Science of Yale University, New Haven, Conn., and Dr. John H. Long, professor of physiological chemistry of the Northwestern University, Chicago. Together with their equally eminent conferees, Dr. Alonzo E. Taylor, professor of pathology of the University of California, and Dr. C. A. Herter, professor of pharmacology of Columbus University, the noted visitors constitute the national referee board, whose function it shall be to decide whether the sulphuring process of curing dried fruits is or is not injurious to health and life. Upon the decision of this board rests the future of California’s dried fruit industry. If upon careful and exhaustive investigation, the board finds that deleterious effects ensue upon the eating of dried fruits cured with sulphur fumes, insoluble damage unteer for the experiments, and already several have signified their intention of participating. The result of the tests will be submitted to the board of referees by Dr. Taylor, which will report back to James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture. An Appeal to Consumers It is unquestionably true as wisely remarked by Mr. E. F. Adams, the well-known fruit growing publicist and literateur, that laboratory tests are not likely to settle the question in the public mind. He writes: “There is no question of the great value to humanity of the research and exact observation of scientific medical men. But in all the sciences there is a tendency of scientists to overestimate the value of their observations. Such observations as are proposed in this case can have value only when widely extended and under the direction of a great many observers working independently, and what is more to the point, seeking for light on purely medical questions uncomplicated with economic questions. For the settlement of such important economic questions as those before the referee board these few poison squad tests are almost absolutely worthless, no matter how they turn out. In all the tests of this kind which have been made the psychological factor has been recognized as a most important factor and every effort has been made to eliminate it. It cannot be eliminated, nor is the wisest scientist in the world able to determine, in the case of such trifling aberrations from the normal as is to be expected in such tests, to how great a degree the results are affected by psychological or other undeterminable reactions. “No such tests are a proper basis for economic legislation. For that the only safe basis is the general observation of the medical profession.” DISCUSS EDUCATION TOPICS COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT MEET IN YOSEMITE VALLEY Pedagogues Hold That Polytechnic Branches Have Passed Experimental Stage—Working for Next National Convention—Want Many Members in the State (Correspondence of The Gazette Yosemite Valley, Sept. 5.)—Depending from this magnificent valley, on the conclusion of a week’s discussion of educational problems of particular import to California schools, the superintendents carry away findings, experiences and enthusiasm express, which talks to the teachers and pupils of their schools. The convention enthusiastically dorsed the efforts of the committee to clinch the 1910 convention of National Educational Association San Francisco, as well as the plea to secure the necessary 7000 California memberships. This important committee as appointed by Supt. ward Hyatt, consists of Superintendent Duncan MacKinnon of San Diego, James A. Barr, Stockton; Geoff W. Frick, Oakland; Miss Florene Boggs, Modesto; Miss Lillie L. Migenour, Colusa; Mrs. Minnie R. Neil, Sacramento; Miss Lulu E.W. Redding; Miss M. V. Lehner, Santa Barbara; Mark Keppel, Los Angeles; J. G. O’Neill, Nevada City; All Roncovieri, San Francisco; D.T.B. man, San Jose; L. W. Babcock, Madocino; C. L. McLane, Fresno; Minnie Abrams, Oroville; J. E.C. El Centro; and Harr Wagner and E. Armstrong, of San Francisco. The polytechnic and practical pictures of progressive education received a considerable impetus in the option of a resolution calling u Columbus University, the noted visitors constitute the national referee board, whose function it shall be to decide whether the sulphuring process of curing dried fruits is or is not injurious to health and life. Upon the decision of this board rests the future of California's dried fruit industry. If upon careful and exhaustive investigation, the board finds that deleterious effects ensue upon the eating of dried fruits cured with sulphur fumes, incalculable damage will be done to an immense industry, in which $16,000,000 are invested, unless a harmless substitute preservative may be discovered. If, on the contrary, it is the opinion of the board that the sulphuring process is not harmful, then one of California's chief industries may continue to thrive, and the growers and packers of the State may confidently seek markets everywhere in the world. It is for the purpose of studying the sulphuring problem in all of its intricacies that the members of the board are here. Their specific work in California will be a thorough investigation of the sulphur dioxide process and the beginning of a series of experiments with dried fruit products upon human subjects. A Deliberate Inquiry Concerning the observation feature and other features of their work, Chairman Remsen is reported to have said: "The gentlemen at Washington wish to ascertain the facts concerning the sulphuring process. It will be our work to determine the facts. We have been to San Jose and to other cities in the Santa Clara valley, where we visited many growers and inspected many packing establishments. We shall also visit Fresno, where we shall continue our investigations. We have studied the problem in the south at Pomana and elsewhere. And we shall probably visit other cities in California where the sulphuring process is used. "We at the same time are conducting experiments with the fruit products to determine the effect of the process upon human subjects. These experiments are being conducted at three separate laboratories. Such work is necessarily slow and the experiments will probably cover a long period. I do not believe we shall have formed any conclusions whatever before next February and it may be a year before we feel competent to carry out this effort has been made to eliminate it. It cannot be eliminated, nor is the wisest scientist in the world able to determine, in the case of such trifling aberrations from the normal as is to be expected in such tests, to how great a degree the results are affected by psychological or other undeterminable reactions. "No such tests are a proper basis for economic legislation. For that the only safe basis is the general observation of the medical profession in its ordinary practice and the general common sense of the community. There are chances of life and death in this world which it is useless to try to escape,and among them are the occasional ill effects of food products ordinarily harmless. There is no pretense that there is evidence that any human being was ever injured in the last by the use of dried fruits, sulphured as is common in that industry, and until there is such evidence the industry should be let alone, regardless of what may happen to the members of some poison squad." Patience California growers must possess their souls in patience. This year's crop is not to be interfered with by national regulations, though zealous State officials may attack it. The next outcropping of the subject will be at the Denver convention at which California will be well represented. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE Issues Circular Relating to Short Courses for Farmers The College of Agriculture of the State University has just issued its Circular 45, announcing the Short Courses for farmers, to be given this fall on the University Farm at Davis. The plan is much the same as that of last year, but with some significant changes. The courses are intended for busy people, who are not able to take much time from their work. To suit their convenience the courses have been condensed as much as possible, by beginning each day's work a little earlier and closing a little later, and by the use of evening lectures. In this way, every course save that in Dairy Manufactures is made a week shorter than it was last year while the same amount of work will be done. A new course is offered in the dairy department, in Market Milk and Cream Supply. Redding; Miss M. V. Lehner; Sarah Barbara; Mark Keppel, Los Angeles; J. G. O'Neill, Nevada City; All Roncovleri, San Francisco; D.T.B. Berman, San Jose; L.W.Babcock, Maryland; C.L.McLane,Fresno; Minnie Abrams,Oroville; J.E.C.Ol Centro; and Harr Wagner and E. Armstrong,of San Francisco. The polytechnic and practical institutions of progressive education received a considerable impetus in this option of a resolution calling up the state legislature to give special financial aid to all high schools WV provide polytechnic branches of education with other courses of study. This was done in the belief that phase of education has passed experimental stage and that it warranted by the general demand that part of business men and the people in general that education proceeds along more practical lines. The discussion of teachers' institutes brought forth the sentiments that local institutes are highly desirable, for the reason that teachers cannot afford to lose their identity in the larger associations, and that home institutes are more efficient, although it was held that institute should occasionally be merged into the larger meetings for sake of greater inspiration and tact with the best instructors of field. Loose leaf school manuals were commended, and superintendents were told to make them of real interest to the public, permitting the school trons to realize more and more work is being done by the schools of day. Several suggested that spice be given therein to local history; cal geography, and that every man should contain a first class map of the county. A committee consisting of Superintendents E. M. Cox, San Rafael; F. Bunger,Berkeley;; Roy W. Chip San Mateo; E.C.Moore,Los Angeles and May E.Dexter,Woodland; appointed to confer with the S Board of Health in regard to cooperation for the betterment of both school and public health, and to for improved legislation to effect this. School law discussion developed declaration that counties should assess by school districts installs by townships, and at its meeting the convention adopted resolution calling the attention President Taft on the occasion "We at the same time are conducting experiments with the fruit products to determine the effect of the process upon human subjects. These experiments are being conducted at three separate laboratories. Such work is necessarily slow and the experiments will probably cover a long period. I do not believe we shall have formed any conclusions whatever before next February and it may be a year before we feel competent to submit a report. "When we were appointed we were told to take our time, and that is what we propose to do. The problem before us is purely a scientific one and we have undertaken if possible to solve it in a sane, scientific manner. That is our only interest in it, and our work will be to provide the Secretary of Agriculture with the scientific aspect of the sulphur dioxide process." Laboratory Tests at Berkeley One of the laboratory tests mentioned by Dr. Remsen will be made in the University laboratories at Berkeley, where a squad of twelve students of the University of California is to be subjected to a thorough test as to the effect of sulphur-cured fruit. The experiment, to be conducted with students in pre-medical courses in the State University, is to be under the direct supervision of Dr. A. E. Taylor. The date for beginning the test has not yet been set, as the requisite number of volunteers has not yet been secured. For the most part those invited to participate as "specimens" will be selected from among the ranks of students in the college pre-medical courses. Students will be paid $50 apiece, and will be boarded free of charge during the continuance of the tests. Men and women both have been invited tovol- to take much time from their work. To suit their convenience the courses have been condensed as much as possible, by beginning each day's work a little earlier and closing a little later, and by the use of evening lectures. In this way, every course save that in Dairy Manufactures is made a week shorter than it was last year while the same amount of work will be done. A new course is offered in the dairy department, in Market Milk and Cream Supply. A new feature which has been tried elsewhere with great success is the institution of "Farmers' Week." This is for the purpose of concentrating into the shortest possible time the greatest possible amount of valuable and stimulating suggestion and instruction in agricultural topics. No California farmer can afford to miss this week. It is hoped that every one who sends any of the short courses may participate this week in his stay at the Farm, and that many who cannot take time for other more extended courses will succeed in coming to Farmer's Week. A number of bean growers from the district between Anaheim and Wintersburg gathered at the latter place on Saturday afternoon to have explained to them the workings of the Bean Growers' Association. Mr. Gebbard of Ventura represented the association, and found the growers very much interested. It was explained that the association is a corporation with stock issued at $50 per share. The purpose of the association is to secure better marketing conditions. The meeting adjourned to meet again next Saturday, at which time a number of bean growers who were not present last Saturday will be on hand. School law discussion developed declaration that counties should assess by school districts installs of by townships, and at its meeting the convention adopted resolution calling the attention President Taft on the occasion his approaching visit to this site to the condition of the Yosemite dians to the end that they may receive more humane and just cooperation. Galen Clark, ninety-six years old, the discoverer of the Mariposa Trees, and a landmark of the valley as picturesque and as rugged in way as El Capitan, met the teacher and narrated his early exploration of the traditions of the Indians, and geological theories as to the formation of the valley, all of which superintendents declared would fashish the best basis for talks to school people in describing this great event of California's natural wonder. CONSISTENCY The esteemed Santa Ana Regina some weeks ago shouted itself in the face over the alleged fact that the McMullan push had "spit up" the party in its work of recommending a successor to Supervisor McThe Register got over its nightmare.Now it seems to be willing to accept a road commission dictated this selfsame push, and lends its port to a scheme to saddle upon ange county a machine which shall not hear the last of in eration. Baron Baumgartner is on bonds and short in consisten All Hats, Trimmings, Ribbons, Etc., At less than cost. We must make room for our daily arriving Fall Stock. GADE'S MILLINERY Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring MISS HEDSTROM Three doors north of S.Q.R. Store on Los Angeles st. FOR Superior Printing The Gazette Office Is Unexcelled. All Kinds of Printing at Shortest Notice. Briefs, Transcripts, Book and Commercial Work. Give Us a Trial. Prices are Right. Prompt Delivery. MACHINE COMPOSITION BRIGHT FACES Briefs, Transcripts, Book and Commercial Work. Give Us a Trial. Prices are Right. Prompt Delivery. MACHINE COMPOSITION BRIGHT FACES New Styles Being Constantly Received A little money goes a long way Back East Excursions Sample Rates Chicago.....$72.50 New York.....$108.50 Kansas City.....60.00 St. Louis.....67.50 Memphis.....67.50 Toronto.....95.70 New Orleans.....67.50 Washington, D.C. 107.50 Low rates to many other points On Sale September 7 to 10, 13 to 15, inc. October 1 and 2 Limit—Tickets sold on September dates will be limited to October 31, 1909 Tickets sold on October dates will be limited to November 30, 1909 Stopover privileges including Grand Canyon and petrified forest. For detail information phone or call on J.H.CLABAUGH,agt. CHARGED WITH MURDER Former Resident of Huntington Beach Faces Jury Harper E. Bennett, formerly of Huntington Beach, is on trial in Los Angeles on a charge of wife-murder. Bennett was well known in the west end of the county, where he was a CHARGED WITH MURDER Former Resident of Huntington Beach Faces Jury Harper E. Bennett, formerly of Huntington Beach, is on trial in Los Angeles on a charge of wife-murder. Bennett was well known in the west end of the county, where he was a real estate agent Sheriff Lacy on papers sent from Los Angeles summoned a number of Huntington Beach citizens to appear at the trial in Los Angeles. He is charged with poisoning his wife several months ago. With tears in his eyes and in the presence of his two little daughters who had called to visit with him in the county jail, Bennett declared again and again that he was innocent of the alleged crime; that he did not fear the outcome of the trial and that he will face his accusers and the public with a clear conscience. Bennett promises sensational revelations when his side of the case is heard and before the trial is ended. Attorneys E. B. Drake and T. J. Johnson will defend Bennett, while the prosecution will be in charge of Deputy District Attorney McComas. Bennett maintains that his wife was poisoned as the result of eating canned chili con carne and not strychnine. He says that he intends to continue the $50,000 damage suit against the Royston Grocery Company. Mrs. Bennett died February 13, 1909, and Bennett was arrested May 20th. His preliminary hearing was on June 16, with the result that he was bound over to the Superior Court to stand trial for having poisoned his wife.