anaheim-gazette 1910-01-20

PINCHOT SOUNDS WARNING A GREAT MORAL ISSUE CONFRONTING THE COUNTRY Deposed Forest Officer Sends Note of Alarm to People of Nation—Conservation of Popular Government at Issue—Shall the People or the Interests Rule? Conservation of natural resources and the conservation of popular government are both at stake. One needs conservation no less than the other. This statement epitomizes the formal announcement made public on Thursday by Gifford Pinchot, recently removed as chief of the forest service. The former official declares that the great moral issue that now faces the country is not a loss of natural resources so much as to whether special interests or the people shall rule. His statement, in part follows: At this time I have no comment to make on recent events. Whether in or out of government service, I propose to stay in the fight for conservation and equal opportunity. Every movement or measure, from whatever source, which tends to advance conservation, and to promote a government by men for the human welfare, I will try to help. Every movement or measure, from whatever source, that hinders conservation and promotes government by money for profit, I will endeavor to oppose. The supreme test of all movements and measures is the welfare of the plain people. I am always ready to support the administration when it moves toward this paramount end, as I am to oppose it when it moves which is already officially known, would be trivial when compared to benefits conferred. Transportation facilities create traffic. Failure to develop our waterways, together with adequate terminal connections by rail, leaves the railroads with a complete monopoly of the transportation of the Mississippi valley. The former forester then calls upon every "man of good will" to make clear to his representatives in congress his firm intention to hold them personally responsible for safeguarding "the rights and property of the people." "In such action," says Pinchot, "lies the remedy." The first great immediate danger is that the water powers may be lost; and second, the coal lands may be lost. The statement concludes: But these specific dangers of public loss are merely parts of great issues between the special interests and the rest of us. The supreme issue is whether the country is to be managed by men for human welfare, or by money for profit. It is a tremendous issue, far greater than any man's personal feelings or personal fortunes. It lies between the people and their representatives on the one side, and the interests and their representatives on the other; between progress and reaction; special privilege and square deal. I repeat that the supreme test is the welfare of the plain people. It is time to apply the test. EQUALIZING TAXES Plans of State Board for Coming Year's Work The following announcement of the plans of the state board of equalization: A FEDERAL HEALTH CONGRESS URGED TO OVER NATION'S WELL-BEING Facts and Figures Presented Enormous Losses Sustainably by Failure to Checkable Disease—Personal Factor of the Hour (Correspondence of The New York, Jan. 14.—She over $1,500,000,000 is each lost to this country through to check preventable disease and figures have been made this city by the American League, which is urging carry out President Taft's dation for uniting govern eaus exercising health fuf one "Bureau of Public Health" a statement prepared by Fisher, president of the Pointed out that this enomic loss in life and poings can only be checked investigation, education and by improving the effe the municipal, state and health service. Within tion the average American lengthened fifteen years application of the science ting disease, it is asserted. To conserve their vitals by the establishment o health bureau, is the most farsighted economy for this country, the American League declares, since st that at all times over 3 sons are seriously ill in States and fully half of is preventable. Of the that are lost each year. The supreme test of all movements and measures is the welfare of the plain people. I am always ready to support the administration when it moves toward this paramount end, as I am to oppose it when it moves away. The great conference of Governors at the White House in 1908 led to the appointment of a national conservation commission, which gave us a new conception of the value of our national resources. It led to what was needed for their prompt and orderly development and for their safety and perpetuation. Together with President Roosevelt's message transmitting his report, the recommendations of the committee furnished a complete statement of his conservation policy, met our needs squarely and prescribed the remedy. They include definite, practical recommendations for the protection of our forests against fire and equitable forest taxation. Classification of the public domain was strongly urged and principals for their use and disposition were laid down. The necessity of preserving the fertility of the soils and developing their agricultural value by drainage and otherwise was covered and particular attention was given to the needs of retaining the phosphate in the lands, and then in danger of the absorption by foreign syndicate. Mr. Pinchot then traced the recommendations of that conference, applauding and endorsing all. "In a word," he said, "the report of the commission and the message, taken together, set forth a comprehensive, definite statement for the conservation of our natural resources. He then proceeds: At this critical period, when the goal is in sight, the enemies of conservation in congress not only succeeded in preventing an appropriation with which to pursue the work, but attempted to forbid in the passage by Tawney of an amendment to the last sundry civil bill. Thereupon the work of the national conservation commission stopped. The recommendations of the commission still wait action. All wise men agree that the situation is serious. The Tawney amendment was more than a mistake; it was a deliberate betrayal of the future. EQUALIZING TAXES Plans of State Board for Coming Year's Work The following announcement of the plans of the state board of equalization for the coming year appears in a recent dispatch from Sacramento: "The state board of equalization has decided to make no such round of visits in 1910 as characterized its work the last year. The assessors of the various counties will receive each polite note suggesting that they keep the valuation up to the 60 per cent mark. Trips may be taken to a few counties where the members of the board believe the order is being evaded. And there will be the usual citations to appear before the board in Sacramento to show cause, etc., but no such crusade as the recent one." We should infer from this that the "gumshoe" campaign by secret agents of the board to fix values in Southern California will be dispensed with. For so much we are thankful. It would appear, however, that the assessors of the Southern California counties that were raised from 40 to 100 per cent will be expected to hold the assessments up to that level or expect another raise. We still think the increase was unjust and uncalled for, but the state board has the last say and we have to prepare to take our medicine again this year. We are a little curious to see what the state board will do this year in the matter of railroad-assessment. The horizontal raise that was made in the southern counties did not affect the railroads, as the assessment had been already fixed by the state board. Then the state rate was lowered, and the result was that the railroads while assessed higher than before paid less taxes. This reduction was something like $60,000. San Bernardino county received $28,000 less railroad taxes than for the previous year. And naturally that did not look good in view of the 40 per cent increase in the county assessment which meant a heavy increase in state taxes. If the state board is going to insist on a 60 per cent assessment, we trust they will bring the railroad assessment up to a point where those corporations will have to pay more between progress and reaction; special privilege and square deal. I repeat that the supreme test is the welfare of the plain people. It is time to apply the test. To conserve their vitality by the establishment of health bureau, is the most farsighted economy for this country, the American League declares, since that at all times over 3 sons are seriously ill in States and fully half of them is preventable. Of these that are lost each year try through tuberculosis, hundred thousand could be shown, as the result of ventive measures and systematized activities deral government. Though principal national parties in their platforms the cost of a federal health bureau presidential campaign and can people as a whole since supported the program that some oppose developing at Washington same sources that are any every effort for the con- Perfect balance of work sleep is required in these of health, Professor clares in speaking of tion of life through pers- Healthful environment are also urged upon even as a matter of prime in individually strengthen resources of the nation effects of such drugs an- on which the American has induced Congress prohibitive tariff, are more immoderate use of alcoholine should be guarded fessor Fisher tells ther report, as a member of Conservation Commission by; adding that "the jurious effects of coffee diments, though less ther evils, should be incl list of the imperfections hygiene of existing ha- That on the European in some parts of Engl which has been practiced drug caffeine is be- ed and made part of ther such health resorts as O Nauheim and Marienba called to the attention vestigators of even ther American breakfast. "Such representative National Grange have their endorsement of o- servation in congress not only succeeded in preventing an appropriation with which to pursue the work, but attempted to forbid in the passage by Tawney of an amendment to the last sundry civil bill. Thereupon the work of the national conservation commission stopped. The recommendations of the commission still wait action. All wise men agree that the situation is serious. The Tawney amendment was more than a mistake; it was a deliberate betrayal of the future. The dangers which confront the conservation movement today must be met by positive action of congress. No action would be equivalent to a bad action. Unless Congress acts, the water powers will pass into the hands of special interests without charge and without limit of time. So it will be with phosphate deposits on public lands, when the withdrawals which now protect them are removed. So with the enormously valuable coal deposits in Alaska, which the present law would sell for $10 an acre. Danger of bad legislation is no less serious. The special interests must no longer be allowed to take what they choose out of the great property of the public. Those who steal public lands steal homes from men and women who need them and Congress can stop the pillage, or Congress can let it go on. By the absence of proper action the two great conservation plans for the public welfare may fall. First, control of water power sites and navigable streams; and second, the construction of the deep waterway from the great lakes to the gulf. Unanimous opinion in the Mississippi valley recognizes the waterway as a commercial necessity. It believes, with reason, that the cost, taxes. This reduction was something like $60,000. San Bernardino county received $28,000 less railroad taxes than for the previous year. And naturally that did not look good in view of the 40 per cent increase in the county assessment which meant a heavy increase in state taxes. If the state board is going to insist on a 60 per cent assessment, we trust they will bring the railroad assessment up to a point where those corporations will have to pay more taxes like the rest of us! LOSSES BY FOREST FIRES Property losses from forest fires in California exceeded $1,000,000 during the year 1909, says State Forester Lull, in his annual report on fire destruction. In merchantable timber, alone, the losses amounted to 40,000,000 feet, worth $100,000. Other direct damage done to grain, grass, fencing and buildings, will foot up to $500,000. To this must be added the losses from the destruction of young growth too small to be merchantable at present, also, those entailed by the injuries to watersheds, through the removal of water-conserving brush and timber, sufficient to run the grand total up to $1,000,000. The fire patrol system cost $100,000 more. A total area of 357,269 acres were burned over, divided as follows: Forest, 76,730 acres; grass, 88,029 acres; brush, 191,510 acres. There were 638 alarms. Have you ever done any manual labor, man? asked the lawyer. Any what, thir? lisped the youth. Any manual labor—labor with your hands? Oh,yeth, thir. I wole all my own cigarwettes, thir. ANAHEIM GAZETTE FEDERAL HEALTH BUREAU CONGRESS URGED TO CONSERVE NATION'S WELL-BEING facts and Figures Presented Showing Enormous Losses Sustained Annually by Failure to Check Preventable Disease—Personal Hygiene Factor of the Hour (Correspondence of The Gazette) New York, Jan. 14.—Showing that over $1,500,000,000 is each year being lost to this country through failure to check preventable disease, facts and figures have been made public in this city by the American Health League, which is urging congress to carry out President Taft's recommendation for uniting government bureaus exercising health functions in one "Bureau of Public Health." In a statement prepared by Prof. Irving Fisher, president of the league, it is pointed out that this enormous economic loss in life and potential earnings can only be checked by medical investigation, education on hygiene and by improving the efficiency of the municipal, state and national health service. Within one generation the average American life can be lengthened fifteen years by proper application of the science of preventing disease, it is asserted. To conserve their vital resources by the establishment of a national health bureau, is the most wise and insightful economy for the people of this country, the American Health League declares, since statistics show that at all times over 3,000,000 persons are seriously ill in the United States and fully half of this sickness is preventable. Of the 150,000 lives that are lost each year in this coun- the painful fact, he does not know the exact extent of this increase. This lack is supplied, to a considerable extent, by a report recently issued by the Bradstreet commercial agency. The report deals with increases in wholesale prices, and so a further unknown amount must be allowed for retailers' profits, but it is fairly complete as far as it goes. Selecting fifty-nine commodities which enter largely into personal consumption, it appears that the wholesale price of one pound of each would have been, on July 1, 1896, $4.2177; the wholesale price of the same articles in similar amounts, on March 1, 1907—but ten or 11 years later—would have been $6.8032, an increase of more than 61 per cent. This was "going some," but let no one suppose that we decreased our speed in the least. On the contrary, we accelerated it, for on December 1, 1909—but two or three years later,the same purchases would have cost us $7.2260, an increase in less than thirteen and one-half years of more than 71 per cent, or an average of 5 per cent annually. PROFITS IN EUCALYPTUS Compton Grower Gives Results of His Experience L. Micheaux is one of the oldest growers of eucalyptus in California. He is a practical forester, and gets maximum results. In a signed statement made to the Forestry Society of California, Mr. Micheaux says: Referring to your recent visit to my eucalyptus grove and your request for a certified letter from me reviewing the information which I cheerfully gave you, or which I would be glad to tell any reputable business man interested in the development of eucalyptus, will say that I have kept careful records of the proceeds Hetch Hetchy bond issue would have been required, the amount to be paid in this event to have been but $23,-000,000. The city must now construct a distribution system of its own, that of the water company having been rejected. There were 34,839 votes cast in all. Of those, 32,876 favored Hetch Hetchy and 1607 were against it. Spring Valley had but 22,509 supporters, while 11,724 voted to defeat the proposition. The required two-thirds vote was 23,292. The labor vote was comparatively large, giving Hetch Hetchy a big majority and accomplishing the defeat of Spring Valley. PURITY IN FOODS Methods of Preparing Various Products Being Discussed More Thoroughly Ever since the passage of the pure food law a couple of years ago the discussion of food factory methods have continued to occupy a large share of attention. While the original law has remedied a great many abuses which were in vogue especially in meat and drug preparations, a number of processes in other lines were not touched upon. Recently a great deal of attention has been devoted by various bodies and individuals to study of the methods used in various canning plants. An effort will be made at the coming session of Congress to have several of the more questionable methods made the subject of a new statute. Among the processes to which exception is taken is the practice in vogue in many canneries of peeling peaches by immersing them in lye or caustic soda instead of by knife. By using the caustic soda method canners save a cent or two per can. To conserve their vital resources by the establishment of a national health bureau, is the most wise and prudent economy for the people of this country, the American Health League declares, since statistics show that at all times over 3,000,000 persons are seriously ill in the United States and fully half of this sickness is preventable. Of the 150,000 lives that are lost each year in this country through tuberculosis, at least a hundred thousand could be saved, it is shown, as the result of proper preventive measures and the proposed systematized activities by the federal government. Though all the principal national parties advocated in their platforms the establishment of a federal health bureau in the last presidential campaign and the American people as a whole have ever since supported the project, it is rumored that some opposition is now developing at Washington from the same sources that are arrayed against every effort for the conservation of the nation's resources. Perfect balance of work, play and sleep is required in the ideal conditions of health, Professor Fisher declares in speaking of the conservation of life through personal hygiene. Healthful environment and nutrition are also urged upon every American as a matter of prime importance in individually strengthening the vital resources of the nation. The deadly effects of such drugs as cocaine, upon which the American Health League has induced Congress to place a prohibitive tariff, are mentioned. The immoderate use of alcohol and nicotine should be guarded against, Professor Fisher tells the public in his report, as a member of the National Conservation Commission, to that body; adding that "the somewhat injurious effects of coffee, tea and condiments, though less than many other evils, should be included in any list of the imperfections in respect to hygiene of existing habits of life." That on the European continent and in some parts of England coffee, which has been practically freed from the drug caffeine is being largely used and made part of the daily diet of such health resorts as Carlsbad, Bad Nauheim and Marienbad has been called to the attention of these investigators of even the staples of the American breakfast table. "Such representative bodies as the National Grange have shown us by their endorsement of our project that He is a practical forester, and gets maximum results. In a signed statement made to the Forestry Society of California, Mr. Micheaux says: Referring to your recent visit to my eucalyptus grove and your request for a certified letter from me reviewing the information which I cheerfully gave you, or which I would be glad to tell any reputable business man interested in the development of eucalyptus, will say that I have kept careful records of the proceeds of my various cuttings as a guide to future care and sale. I have a thirty-acre tract of eucalyptus three miles northwest of Compton, the major portion of which has been cut the third time. I have sold it practically all for cord wood purposes, cutting the timber at about five, six and seven years of age. Last year I cut six acres of cord wood (sprout growth) at six and one-half years of age, and sold the same for $3726 on the ground. This was net, cost of cutting having been deducted. I left 500 choice trees for telegraph poles standing, and sold them to the Los Angeles & Redondo Ry. Co. for $2800 cash; they to do the cutting and hauling. This averaged me $5.60 per pole on the stump. In addition to the foregoing, I cut about 300 cords from this six acres when thinning my trees, realizing $7 per cord, net. This you will see, has brought me a revenue of $8626 on six acres from a six and one-half years' growth, or an average of $1437 per acre. Eucalyptus is like everything else—scientific treatment will bring double the results. As to the value per acre of growing eucalyptus groves, I would hardly say, as but little acreage has ever been on the market, but the following will give an idea: As explained to you, I expect to go back to the Old Country some time soon, and am disposing of my property. I sold recently 120 acres near Santa Ana, California, for $700 per acre straight. It contained groves at two, three and four years of age. I have a five-acre tract adjoining my ranch house, which is now four years and eight months old, and the trees will undoubtedly average from 8 to 9 inches in diameter. There are a number of trees on the tract 12, 14 and 15 inches in diameter. Adjoining this is a six-acre grove, sprout growth, 4 1-2 years of age,and the trees will average from 9 to 12 inches in diameter. While you were here we measured quite a number 15 inches in diameter. Among the processes to which exception is taken is the practice in vogue in many canneries of peeling peaches by immersing them in lye or caustic soda instead of by knife. By using the caustic soda method canners save a cent or two per can. The method consists of putting the peaches in a tank containing a boiling solution of caustic soda and allowing the fruit to stew in this compound until the skins are eaten loose,which are then washed away. In the process of washing it is presumed that all of the caustic soda is also washed away but no effort is made to find out if this is accomplished. In consequence, if any of the lye remains on the fruit the consumer gets it. Just what effect this lye has on the human system has not yet been discovered but most folks probably would prefer not to be the ones experimented on. Another feature in this matter is the fact that only unripe peaches can be used in the lye process with the result that the canners using this method prefer and must have green fruit. After a lye bath, what little flavor such fruit has, almost entirely disappears. It is hoped that Congress will pass a law compelling canners who use the lye-method to say so on their labels so that the people will have an opportunity of making intelligent choice of the canned fruit they and their families consume. The result will probably be that every canner will abandon the lye-method, for while they want to save all the money they are able to,they will probably prefer to spend a little more on the peeling of peaches if they face loss of business as a consequence of sticking to the cheaper method. CLAIM MARS HAS NO CANALS One by one, in some instances,the props are knocked from under popular beliefs. For example,who of us all has not believed—and based the belief on astronomical reports—that the surface of the planet Mars is fairly laced with canals? Every last mother's son and daughter of us has believed it,yet now come noted English astronomers,in convention assembled at the recent session of the British Astronomical Association. That on the European continent and in some parts of England coffee, which has been practically freed from the drug caffeine is being largely used and made part of the daily diet of such health resorts as Carlsbad, Bad Nauheim and Marienbad has been called to the attention of these investigators of even the staples of the American breakfast table. "Such representative bodies as the National Grange have shown us by their endorsement of our project that the American people as a whole seek the benefits that will follow the establishment of a national health bureau," said Professor Fisher, today. "The national government should exercise at least three public health functions: investigation, dissemination of information and administration. We have now at Washington several bureaus exercising health functions, which only need to be concentrated under one department to become coordinated parts of a greater health service worthy of the nation. I believe the public realizes the gravity of the situation and will give us its active support in urging congress to carry out the President's recommendation for an adequate government organization to head the work of increasing the vitality of our nation." THE INCREASED COST OF LIVING The individual who has formed the habit of living, prefers to continue it, and, in order to do so, must buy food, clothing, etc., need not be told that the price of such commodities has increased greatly in recent years—he feels it keenly every time he buys provisions for a "square" or other meal or a garment for some member of his family. Yet, realizing I have a five-acre tract adjoining my ranch house, which is now four years and eight months old, and the trees will undoubtedly average from 8 to 9 inches in diameter. There are a number of trees on the tract 12, 14 and 15 inches in diameter. Adjoining this is a six-acre grove, sprout growth, 4 1/2 years of age, and the trees will average from 9 to 12 inches in diameter. While you were here we measured quite a number 15 inches in diameter. I think my grove will make a better showing than the majority, as I have given it considerable care. My Compton grove contains trees from nine months to five years of age. This property is in good condition, and I hold it at $1200 per acre. I have no personal interest in any company whatsoever, and am giving you this information purely in a spirit of good will to you and your friends, and trust that it will be of some benefit to you. Very truly yours, L. Micheaux. SPRING VALLEY DEFEATED San Francisco Votes Bonds for New Water System San Francisco, Jan. 14.—San Francisco voted to accept the Lake Eleanor and Hetch Hetchy Valley water system today. By a vote of 9583 in excess of the necessary two-thirds majority, the people incurred a further bonded debt in the sum of $45,000,-000, the cost of the Hetch Hetchy system. The proposition of the Spring valley water company to sell its plant to the city for $35,000,000 was badly beaten. It lacked 1234 of the required number of ballots. Had the Spring Valley carried, only a portion of the One by one, in some instances, the props are knocked from under popular beliefs. For example, who of us all has not believed—and based the belief on astronomical reports—that the surface of the planet Mars is fairly laced with canals? Every last mother's son and daughter of us has believed it, yet now come noted English astronomers, in convention assembled at the recent session of the British Astronomical Association, and announce that in their opinion there is nothing in the theory; in short, that if Mars has canals, there is absolutely nothing to demonstrate the fact. They do not deny that it may have canals, and so, too, may it have automobiles, but they insist that, in either event, we know nothing about it. More than that, they base their opinion on photographs of Mars taken by Professor Hale in our own California observatory on Mt. Wilson. It is admitted that these are the clearest and best photographs of the planet yet taken, and the Britons assert that they show no canals and that the apparent ones on photographs heretofore taken were due to less effective photography. With the canals obliterated, the question naturally arises whether we will be able to find that inhabitant of Mars with whom we have been intending to talk—but probably the answer to this question is no less distant than it has been at any time in the past. Casey's wife was at the hospital, where she had undergone a serious operation a few days before. Mrs. Kelley called to inquire as to Mrs. Casey's condition. Is she restin' quietly? Mrs. Kelley asked. No, ubt I am, said Casey. Thursday, January 20 THE First National Bank Capital Stock, $50,000.00 BOARD OF DIRECTORS W. F. BOTSFORD, PRESIDENT JOHN HARTUNG, VICE PRES. & CASH. SAMUEL KRAMER, FRANK SHANLEY, A. S. BRADFORD. Start the New Year by Entering Your Account at this Sterling Financial Institution. Peter Stoffel HEADQUARTERS FOR FRESH VEGETABLES Kansas Hard-wheat Flour Consignments of Staple and Fancy Groceries Received Daily. Phones Pacific 237 Home 1103 PETER STOFFEL, Prop. H. H. Gardner Co. 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