anaheim-gazette 1909-11-04

GROWERS ACTING AS A UNIT ADVANTAGES OF MARKETING FRUIT BY EXCHANGE METHOD California Oranges a Striking Example of Benefite Accruing by System of Co-operative Selling—Commission Men Little Concerned in Slump of Prices or Congested Markets The following are extracts from a very interesting article appearing in "Outlook" for November and which should be read by all citrus fruit growers: "When a merchant receives a consignment of suits from the factory he is satisfied when the garments at the top of the box correspond in quality, size and color to his order. He does not empty the box to inspect the garments lying at the bottom. He knows they will conform in every respect to the standard of those coming into view first. It is not always thus with fruit. Many a basket of peaches, many a box of cherries, of strawberries or apples or oranges hides a mass of undersized, green, decayed, bruised or wormy fruit, beneath a smiling surface of sound attractive fruit. Nor is this deception practiced only east of the Rockies. Talking of apples as an example. Before the growers of the Hood River valley, in Oregon, unreservedly made quality their object, buyers of Hood River fruit probed beneath the surface before making an offer for the consignment. Frail human nature caused the grower to look with disfavor upon a large pile of worthless culls and endeavor to keep down its size. Desiring to lessen expenses, many growers urged the pickers and packers to work faster and hurried the fruit through the success shall be lasting, if chance and speculation shall be removed as factors in the business. The commission houses to whom the melon shipments of the Imperial valley were con signed were little concerned in the price slump. Their interest ceased with their commission. The commission men in the three congested markets could not be expected to be altruistic enough to decline shipments on account of low prices, to send them to competitors in other cities that the grower might obtain a reasonable return for his work. "Thanks to the extension of co-operation to the selling part of the business, no other western fruit is marketed with fewer price fluctuations or with greater regularity than the California orange crop. Thirty thousand carloads of citrus fruit are disposed of annually in eastern markets without congestion, without oversupply at one point and scarcity at another. This result is achieved because four thousand of the six thousand growers act as a unit in the marketing process. Through a central organization, the California fruit growers' exchange, these growers distribute their crop evenly throughout the country. The central body acts as an orange clearing-house. It receives the fruit from the individual members, apportions it among the markets, sells it, and transmits the returns to the growers. It does not work for profit. All services are performed at actual cost raised by a small uniform levy upon each box of fruit sold. The exchange does not, like a number of farmers' unions organized of late, attempt to fix prices, to manipulate the market by creating artificial scarcity. It simply attempts to systematize the distribution of the crop, to prevent congestion, and to stimulate the demand. Neither does it curtail individual enterprise. The better the fruit of the individual grower, the higher will be the price it" THE His Method Written Remain In the early s tury the Smiths infested with r ebuilding seemed ate skins cured table linen or th Henry's pantry w Every one in th Henry to the b oject in common, As Professor he east end of ten ing to an wrought in his Professor Spend and said, just a lowing every we versation, "I ha there is a man can rid this place Professor Her interest and inc moment. "I have his ad the assistant s himself the 'raut take a cent if a "We'll send for last thousand o Professor Henry dicted the repetition tale of the Pled Several days appeared in Wa most as short w wore clothes too they had no sha oilcloth sack a His penetrating covered by shap blond hair had gled. His ma brisk, and be point, talking t German. He declared th in the building t directions were time he would alone; every do and on no acco turbed until he So they left him Before the growers of Hood River valley, in Oregon, unreservedly made quality their object, buyers of Hood River fruit probed beneath the surface before making an offer for the consignment. Frail human nature caused the grower to look with disfavor upon a large pile of worthless culls and endeavor to keep down its size. Desiring to lessen expenses, many growers urged the pickers and packers to work faster and hurried the fruit through the packing houses. In 1904, when the Hood River growers graded and packed their fruit individually, each one according to his light the average price received for apples was but 84 cents per box, scarcely enough to cover cost of production and transportation. That year the growers united, engaged a man who had been preaching better fruit to them for years, turned the handling of their crops over to him, and devoted their attention wholly to their trees. Individual packing ceased. The preacher of quality was left to carry his theories into practice. Under his regime the cull pile thrived and grew until it was twice and thrice its former size. More and better help was engaged, the time and cost of packing increased, but the growers did not complain, for each cent added to the cost of preparing a box of fruit added eight and ten cents to the market price. In four years the price of their apples rose from an average of 84 cents per box to $1.81, with fancy grades bringing $3 or more, and the reputation of the fruit expanded until buyers made their purchases without inspection, without opening a box to look even at the top layer. They knew that the label on the outside told the whole truth concerning variety, size and grade of the contents. "The oranges and lemons grown in California furnish still greater and stronger proof of the rewards quality pays her followers. Having originated, under the lash of necessity, the modern methods for preparing fruits for distant markets, the Californians have brought these methods to perfection. Nowhere in the wide world is a fruit crop of equal or even half the size handled with greater, more circumspect care than the citrus harvest of the Golden State. As a result of this care, California citrus groves in full bearing have netted their owners two hundred dollars per acre and more, on the average, formed at actual cost raised by a small uniform levy upon each box of fruit sold. The exchange does not, like a number of farmers' unions organized of late, attempt to fix prices, to manipulate the market by creating artificial scarcity. It simply attempts to systematize the distribution of the crop, to prevent congestion, and to stimulate the demand. Neither does it curtail individual enterprise. The better the fruit of the individual grower, the higher will be the price it brings and the larger the returns transmitted to him through the exchange. If a grower's fruit be of inferior quality or poorly packed, that grower must content himself with the price his fruit realizes through the exchange; but whether his fruit be low grade or high, the exchange enables him to dispose of it at prevailing prices for the grade without paying tribute to speculators or commission houses, for the exchange maintains a thoroughly organized sales force of its own in every market of the county. Through this organization the growers are able to ship two hundred carloads of oranges a day for months without causing the price to slump below the limit of profit, to preserve system and order where chaos reigned before. Sixteen years ago the unorganized growers slept restlessly under the nightmare of overproduction, because a crop of four thousand carloads sold for less than the cost of transportation and selling. Today, with an output seven times larger, overproduction has ceased to be a menace." The California Fruit Growers' Exchange is represented in this city by the Anaheim Fruit Association which has gathered together all our principal growers for the purpose of co-operation and insuring for themselves a fair market for their product. Every orange grower who is not already a member should for their own protection give the Anaheim Fruit Association their hearty support by becoming members. AMERICAN FOOD STUFFS Keeping Up With Procession of The Years Washington, Oct. 30.—In spite of the declaration that the production of food stuffs is not keeping pace with the growth of population, the Department of Agriculture has issued a statement showing that AMERICAN FOOD STUFFS Keeping Up With Procession of The Years Washington, Oct. 30.—In spite of the declaration that the production of food stuffs is not keeping pace with the growth of population, the Department of Agriculture has issued a statement showing that the United States is more than holding its own in the task of feeding its people. The bureau of statistics is authority for the declaration that during the fiscal year, the imports of farm products into the United States were valued at $540,000,000, which was $14,000,000 less than in 1906 and $87,000,000 less than in 1907. That the American farmer is awakening to the necessity for closer and more extensive cultivation of his land is evidenced by the fact that during seven years prior to 1900 more than one-half of the total imports into the country consisted of farm products. In the nine years since 1900 much less than one-half of the imports have been products of the farm. A peculiar feature of the report is the fact that with the exception of sugar, of which the exportation from Hawaii increased $12,000,000 and from Porto Rico $4,000,000, there was no increase in agricultural products from any of the dependencies of the country. In fact, there has been a decrease in the materials brought here from the nation's insular possessions. Are you using one of our genuine Moon Bros. vehicles? If not, you do not know what comfort and pleasure you are missing. Wm. F. Lutz Co., Santa Ana. THE RAT KING. His Method Was Successful, but it Remains a Secret. In the early sixties of the last century the Smithsonian institution was infested with rats. Nothing in the building seemed to be rat proof. They ate skins cured with arsenical soap or table linen or the contents of Professor Henry's pantry without discrimination. Every one in the city, from Professor Henry to the bootblack, had one subject in common, and that was "rats." As Professor Henry, who lived in the east end of the building, was listening to an account of the ruin wrought in his home during that day Professor Spencer Baird walked in and said, just as if he had been following every word of the family conversation, "I have just been told that there is a man in Philadelphia who can rid this place of rats." Professor Henry's eyes expressed interest and incredulity at the same moment. "I have his address here," went on the assistant secretary. "He calls himself the 'ratten konig' and won't take a cent if a rat remains and has"— "We'll send for him if it takes our last thousand cents to do it!" said Professor Henry and laughingly predicted the repetition of the famous old tale of the Pled Piper of Hamelin. Several days later the "rat king" appeared in Washington. He was almost as short as he was broad and wore clothes too loose for description; they had no shape. He carried a large oilcloth sack and a covered basket. His penetrating blue eyes were almost covered by shaggy eyebrows, and his blond hair had not been cut, but haggled. His manner was short and brisk, and he went straight to the point, talking to Professor Henry in German. He declared that not a rat would be in the building three days hence if his directions were obeyed. During that time he would stay in the basement alone; every door was to be locked, and on no account was he to be disturbed until he gave them the signal. So they left him in absolute darkness. Exaggerated Cruelty. A well known gentleman took horse exercise daily, accompanied by a magnificent bloodhound, until he conceived an enthusiasm for cycling, when he altered the program by leaving the bloodhound at home and taking as his companion a fine dachshund. The pair were passing through a village recently when a laboring youth remarked to his "pal:" “If Ol wor prolme minister Ol'd put a stop ter this 'ere bicyclin' business.” “Why?” queried the other. “Cos it owt ter be stopped, if only for th' sake o' that dog as is a-puffin' along behind theer,” rejoined the first speaker. “It ain't sport; it's cruelty to hanimals.” His companion disagreed and said he thought the dog benefited by the exercise. “Exercise!” retorted the other scornfully. “D'ye call that exercise? You never saw that dog afore 'is master started bikin', did yer?” “No, I didn't.” “Well,” said the youth, "'e wor one o' th' finest bloodhounds you liver clapped heyes on, an' wot's 'e pow?' Is body's dwindled away to nowt, while 'is legs is worn clean darn to th' stumps. Ol repeat, it's cruelty ter hanimals."—London Bystander. GOT HIS MONEY'S WORTH. A lady palmist was recently prosecuted, and an amusing incident was noted in connection with the case. One of the witnesses called by the police was an individual who did not appear to be overburdened with intelligence. During a smart cross examination defendant's counsel asked him: “On first going into the room did you pay a shilling fee to the defendant?” “Yes,” was the reply. “What did she tell you in return for the money?” “Oh,” said the witness, “she towld me lots o' things, some on 'em true, some on 'em half true an' some on 'em less.” “Now,” continued the counsel after the laughter had died away, “this is the point I wish to get at: Was there..." GIANT EUCALYPTS Forest Society Collecting Data On Big Trees Through its quest for the three largest eucalyptus trees, the Forestry Society of California is in receipt of many letters invaluable in information concerning eucalyptus trees and which show that the residents of the state are interested in forestry. From letters submitted, the data concerning the largest have been selected for publication. Has anyone an eucalyptus tree which equals or can beat the following measurements: C. H. Rodgers of Watsonville, owns a viminalis tree, 41 years old, that is estimated to be 160 feet in height, circumference 19 feet 7 inches, spread of boughs about 90 feet. The tree is growing one mile northeast of Watsonville, on Lake avenue. At Hanford, Luther Bristol has a viminalis planted in 1876 which is 133.2 feet in height and 12 1-2 feet in circumference; another 127.2 feet and 13.2 feet in circumference, measurements taken 10 inches above the base. J. C. McCubbin of Reedly claims to have the largest tree of its age in the world, a viminalis, planted in 1889, 120 feet high; circumference 14 feet 5 inches, 3 feet above ground, and 18 feet 10 inches 4 feet above the ground; spread of boughs 88 feet 6 inches. This is the tree which Luther Burbank, according to a statement of the owner, thinks is the most beautiful "gum" tree in the world.The Forestry Society has eliminated the word "gums" from its eucalyptus vocs bulary and aims to call the trees by their botanical names. Mrs. W. H. Cook of Burbank has a eucalyptus which is about 20 years old, 100 feet high (estimated); and 1 foot from the base measures 11 feet 4 inches, and three feet from the base 12 feet 2 inches. His penetrating blue eyes were covered by shaggy eyebrows, and his blond hair had not been cut, but haggled. His manner was short and brisk, and he went straight to the point, talking to Professor Henry in German. He declared that not a rat would be in the building three days hence if his directions were obeyed. During that time he would stay in the basement alone; every door was to be locked, and on no account was he to be disturbed until he gave them the signal. So they left him in absolute darkness and carried out his directions. On Sunday morning the queer old man emerged from the darkness so confident of his success that he refused to accept the money which was his due then and there, but insisted that Professor Henry mail the check to him in Philadelphia the following week. "Now you can leave your food in the basement, and it won't be touched. And I won't take a cent if you are troubled with rats," were parting words. Cheese and cake were directly placed about the building to tempt the rats. Morning after morning they were found as they had been left, and from that day to this the Smithsonian institution has never been seriously troubled with rats. And no one has ever found out the secret of the "rat king's" method.—Youth's Companion. Washington's High Priced Shad. Washington's steward was a man named Fraunces, who liked good living and with whom Washington continually quarreled about the marketing. One time he bought a shad in February, and as Washington saw it coming into the dining room he was charmed and asked what fish it was. "It is a shad," replied the steward, "a very fine shad. It was the only one in the market, and I bought it for you." "But what did you pay for it?" said Washington sternly. "It is a very fine shad," continued the steward, "and it is cooked to a turn." "But I want to know the price—the price!" "It cost $3." stammered out Fraunces. "Take it away," said Washington as he raised his hand; "take it away. It shall never be said that I set such an example of luxury and extravagance." And with that he drove the steward out of the room, and the shad was eaten in the servants' kitchen. She Liked Silk Hosiery. Susan B. Anthony was a woman of simple taste in dress, but her close friends knew of one pretty feminine vanity that she always held to. She had a weakness for silk stockings. Marriage In Picardy. A Picardy custom, founded on a broad basis of common sense as well as the idea of complete partnership, is that which puts a new bride through a kind of examination in the trade of her husband. It may, of course, have become something of a burlesque, and the bride may purposely show less dexterity than she need. Still, the consideration of the wife as a helpmate is very clearly shown in the performance. If the young wife's husband be a farmer, she will be asked to harness a horse and cart and to harrow a small piece of land. If her choice has fallen on an ironworker, she must hammer a piece of iron; if on a miller, she must measure out wheat from a basket at the church door; if on a smith, she is supposed to be able to strike the anvil; if on a sailor, she has to clean and mend some netting, and so on with the other occupations. Evidently the keeping of an idle wife is not understood in Picardy.—T. P.'s London Weekly. Whale and Elephant Meat. There is something unpleasant about the thought of eating whale meat, but it is said that the reality is very palatable. Japan has quite a trade in canned and salted whale meat, and there is to be a campaign to educate the European peoples to like it. Some whaling companies have distributed from their headquarters samples of canned whale meat, and those who have eaten it describe it as tenderer than beef and much like it in taste. Whale steak seems no queerer than Frankfort sausage made out of an elephant, which is what some German people have been eating. An enterprising butcher over there, hearing that an unruly elephant in the Ghent zoological gardens was to be killed, engaged the carcass. He made 3,800 pounds of sausage out of it and sold every pound at good prices. ther Burbank, according to a statement of the owner, thinks is the most beautiful "gum" tree in the world. The Forestry Society has eliminated the word "gums" from its eucalyptus vocabulary and aims to call the trees by their botanical names. Mrs. W. H. Cook of Burbank has a eucalyptus which is about 20 years old, 100 feet high (estimated); and 1 foot from the base measures 11 feet 4 inches, and three feet from the base 12 feet 2 inches. Mrs. H. Weisner of Visalia owns a Globulous planted in 1877, with an estimated height of 80 feet, circumference as follows: at ground 18 feet 5 inches; 10 inches above the ground, 18 feet 1 1-2 inches; 4 feet above the ground, 16 feet 7 1-2 inches. On Myrtle avenue, Monrovia, there are three Globulus trees owned by John Zimmerman, planted 12 years ago, and topped 6 years ago (16 feet above the ground); which have the following measurements: 100 feet and 7 inches; 102 feet and 7 1-2 feet; 90 feet and 7 4-12 feet. Judge Brundage of Bakersfield has a number of giant Rostratas among which is one at the corner of H and 18th streets, whose topmost branches are on a level with the crosses surmounting the Catholic church spires, which are 115 feet above the sidewalk. This tree was planted in 1875 and has a diameter of 3 feet 6 inches. Belonging to ex-Senator Cole of Colegrove is a Globulus 30 years old, measuring 75 feet in height and has a diameter of 5 feet 3 inches. The society is handicapped by the receipt of letters which fall to give such important items concerning trees as the height, diameter or circumference, or age, facts necessary in order to judge the size of trees. The search for the largest trees will be continued until December 1st, after which time the measurements received will be sent to State Forester G. B. Lull for estimate. Following is the information desired: Owner's name, species, when planted, where, height, diameter, or circumference. E. F. Baker owns three eucalyptus trees, planted thirty years ago near Nordhoff which are landmarks in the valley. Their measurements are One 98 feet high and 14 feet 8 inches in circumference 3 feet from ground; another is 72 feet 3 inches high and 8 feet 8 inches in circumference; another is 83 feet 9 inches in height, 8 feet 1 inch in circumference. "Take it away," said Washington as he raised his hand; "take it away. It shall never be said that I set such an example of luxury and extravagance." And with that he drove the steward out of the room, and the shad was eaten in the servants' kitchen. She Liked Silk Hosiery. Susan B. Anthony was a woman of simple taste in dress, but her close friends knew of one pretty feminine vanity that she always held to. She had a weakness for silk stockings. Being pressed on one occasion for an explanation of what most women at one time regarded as an unnecessary extravagance, she laughingly exclaimed: "Oh, I just love 'em! They are an inspiration. If I have my silk stockings on when I rise to make an address I feel just as if I am walking among the clouds. They help me to soar away on flights of eloquence. I wouldn't be without them." Just the Thing. The poet took his silver mounted pistol from the bureau drawer. "What are you going to do with that?" asked his timid wife. "I'm going to use it to drive the wolf from the door," he answered. Ten minutes later the pawnbroker had advanced $2 on it.—Chicago News. Headed Him Off. He—You know, Clara, about the diamond engagement ring I want to give you, diamonds have gone up so—She—Oh, you dear boy! How sweet of you to want to make sacrifices to prove your love.—Baltimore American. Lost Opportunity. Wifey—I remember the night you proposed to me—I bent my head and said nothing. Hub (comfortingly)—I know it worries you, dear; but never mind—you've made up for it since.—Exchange. A man should stand erect, not be kept erect by others.—Marcus Aurelius. Whale steak seems no queerer than Frankfort sausage made out of an elephant, which is what some German people have been eating. An enterprising butcher over there, hearing that an unruly elephant in the Ghent zoological gardens was to be killed, engaged the carcass. He made 3,800 pounds of sausage out of it and sold every pound at good prices. Friends. "Dear friends," said the philosopher, "are scarce items in this world. They are too few to be counted." "What d'ye call a friend?" he was asked. "A friend," he replied, "is one who would lend you money if you wanted it and to whom you would lend money—if you had it."—New York Times. Mr. Manning's Grudge. Mrs. Manning—Do you think it is right to let that Greyson fellow keep company with our Martha? Mr. Manning—No, I can't say that it is. Young Greyson is a nice chap, but I've a grudge against his father, and I don't care if the son has to suffer for it.—Exchange. An Alibi. Examiner—What is an alibi? Candidate For the Bar—An alibi is committing a crime in one place when you are in another place. If you can be in two other places the alibi is all the stronger in law.—Puck. Knew Him. "Yes, I'm anxious to get my daughter off my hands, I'll admit." "Then why don't you let her marry me?" "What good would that do?"—Cleveland Leader. Who would not have feet set on his neck let him not stoop.—Itallian Proverb. Ed: Owner's name, species, when planted, where, height, diameter, or circumference. E. F. Baker owns three eucalyptus trees, planted thirty years ago near Nordhoff which are landmarks in the valley. Their measurements are One 98 feet high and 14 feet 8 inches in circumference 3 feet from ground; another is 72 feet 3 inches high and 8 feet 8 inches in circumference; another is 83 feet 9 inches in height, 8 feet 1 inch in circumference. What we do, we do well. We fit glasses, Dietrich, jeweler-optician, at Anaheim. WEDS WHILE AT WORK. Anabel, Mo., Telegraph Operator, Marries Novelist in Depot. Macon, Mo., October 30.—After the Denver train had passed Anabel, Macon county, last night, the entire town assembled in the waiting room of the depot to witness the marriage ceremony of Miss Celya Summers of Edinburg, Ind., and Weldon R. Holt, the night operator at Anabel. The bride is a somewhat noted musician and novelist. Holt's parents live at Holt, Mo., Miss Summers went there to gather material for a new novel, and while there met Holt, who was home on a visit. Holt couldn't give up his job in the telegraph office and his bride had to come to him. Squire Mears performed the ceremony, after which the 200 guests shook hands with Mr. and Mrs. Holt. Ten minutes later Holt was back at his desk, looking after the running of trains. A SURE THING WAGER "I could kiss her," said Bronson, "inside of twenty-four hours." They were sitting on the beach—four of them. Bronson had just come from the city. The others had been there a couple of weeks. The girl in question was sitting some distance away, under an umbrella, quietly and demurely reading. The other fellows looked at Bronson, each with an incredulous smile. "That's all right," said Tilter. "So I thought; but it isn't so easy. We have all tried it on," he said, "and up to the present moment we have failed. For myself, I cannot make out whether she really objects or not." Bronson gave another look in the direction of the young woman in question. "Perhaps you were in too much of a hurry," he said reflectively. "If you think," said Quibb, with a satisfied grin, "that you can give us any points on that proposition, you are laboring under a totally unjustifiable delusion. I haven’t been spending my summers at the seaside resorts for the past eight years for nothing." Nevertheless," replied Bronson, "I bet I can kiss that girl within twenty-four hours. There’s a spot on the back piazza,” he continued, “and you can see it from one of the top windows of that bathhouse yonder. Now, you boys can see me do the trick. How would 5:30 this afternoon do?" "I'll bet you a hundred you can't do it," broke in Hubton. "Will you fellows take a third each?" he asked turning to his companions. "Sure!" replied Quibb. Cook of Burbank has which is about 20 years high (estimated); and 1 base measures 11 feet three feet from the 2 inches. Visalia owns planted in 1877, with an height of 80 feet, circumfolds: at ground 18 feet inches above the ground, inches; 4 feet above the set 7-1-2 inches. Avenue, Monrovia, there bulbus trees owned byerman, planted 12 years 6 years ago (16 feet round); which have the measurements: 100 feet and 7-1-2 feet; 90-12 feet. Bakersfield has giant Rostratas among at the corner of H and whose topmost branches del with the crosses sur Catholic church spires, feet above the sidewalk planted in 1875 and has of 3 feet 6 inches. ex-Senator Cole of Globulus 30 years old, feet in height and has of 5 feet 3 inches. is handicapped by the otters which fall to give items concerning trees diameter or circumfections facts necessary in order the size of trees. for the largest trees uned until December 1st, some the measurements re sent to State Forest for estimate. is the information desir name, species, when ore, height, diameter, or own three eucalyptus thirty years ago near are landmarks in the measurements are One and 14 feet 8 inches in three feet from ground; feet 3 inches high and inches in circumference; aneet 9 inches in height, 8 circumference. There's a spot on the back piazza," he continued, "and you can see it from one of the top windows of that bathhouse yonder. Now, you boys can see me do the trick. How would 5:30 this afternoon do?" "I'll bet you a hundred you can't do it," broke in Hubton. "Will you fellows take a third each?" he asked turning to his companions. "Sure!" replied Quibb. "I'm in!" replied Tilter. It's a go!" said Bronson. They all met again at 6, behind a friendly rock. The trio that had bet with Bronson were all pretty crest-fallen. "You did it," said Tilter, disconsolately. "You're a wizard, all right. Boys, pony up." "That's easy money," said Quibb, as he counted out his share. "I don't know of any better way of making a hundred," said Hubton, as he handed it over. Bronson smiled. "You mean fifty," he replied. "Fifty!" exclaimed the three of them in chorus. "You made a hundred, didn't you?" Bronson smiled again. "Fifty of it," he explained, "goes to the girl." —Life. TO BEAT THE TARIFF Rushing in French Wines and Luxuries Ahead of Reciprocity Clause New York, Oct. 27.—Three French steamships, heavily laden with wines and other luxuries from France, are racing for this port in the hope of landing before the expiration of the reciprocity trade arrangements with France, Switzerland and Bulgaria, at 12 o'clock, midnight, Sunday. The vessels on the way are the mail steamer Touraine, the cargo steamer Louisiana, and the passenger and cargo steamer Chicago. Shippers have been rushing wines, sparkling and still, cordials, bitters, clarets, burgundies, cherry juice, vermouth and spirits in tremendous quantities to New York for a month. Under the reciprocity agreements, the duty on champagnes and brandies is $6 a case of twelve quarts, but after midnight of next Sunday the duty will be $9.60. There are 115,000 cases of cham- Shippers have been rushing wines, sparkling and still, cordials, bitters, clarets, burgundies, cherry juice, vermouth and spirits in tremendous quantities to New York for a month. Under the reciprocity agreements, the duty on champagnes and brandies is $6 a case of twelve quarts, but after midnight of next Sunday the duty will be $9.60. There are 115,000 cases of champagne in bonded warehouses in this city, all of which have to be removed before Saturday night or the extra cost to the importers in duties will be $540,000. In fifteen days there have been imported, principally on French, Cunard, White Star, American, Red Star and Fabre line steamers, the unprecedented quantity of 35,000 cases of brandy and 500,000 cases of champagne. To the man who wants a four cylinder, high grade and powerful automobile we say investigate the Studebaker E-M-F. Wm. F. Lutz Co., Santa Ana. A Reliable Remedy FOR CATARRH Ely's Cream Balm is quickly absorbed. 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