anaheim-gazette 1910-06-30

NEW DIRECTORS CHOSEN County's Sound Men Directing Affairs of Local Enterprise The leading men of the county are identifying themselves with the Home Investment Co. in its reorganization plans. During the last three weeks the Home Investment Co. of Anaheim has been under the searchlight of public investigation and the results have been so flattering that some of the strongest men of the county have become identified with this successful local institution. The reorganization plans of the company are progressing in a very satisfactory manner and by Sept. 1st will be completed and work will be in progress in all the towns of the county. In addition to the Anaheim office, which will be continued, a new office has been opened in Santa Ana and applications are already being filed for the erection of homes. Over 150 prominent men and women of the county have already subscribed to the new issue of stock, from among whom the following have been selected as directors for the first year: E. L. Olmstead, president of the Home Investment Co.; H. H. Hale, director of Anaheim Union Water Co.; Samuel Kraemer, capitalist and rancher; A. S. Bradford, vice president of the First National bank of Anaheim; D. F. Campbell, vice president of First National bank of Orange; E. M. Nealley, member of the county board of education of Santa Ana; Frank Ey, vice president of the Home Mutual Building and Loan As- LAYING OUT THE TRUSTS How Government Saved Money by Making Its Own Cement Anaheim, June 27, 1910. Editor Gazette—In the last week's Gazette there is a contribution that is of more than passing importance. It is a great object lesson. It touches the one great problem and sore spot on our body politic. This problem is to our economic system what the hub is to the wheel. A wheel with a few spokes missing can still be of considerable service; but without a hub it is a wreck. The essential items are as follows: The government wanted 300,000 barrels of cement with which to build a dam at Roosevelt, Arizona. The trust figures were $9 per barrel. The government, rather than pay such an extortionate price, erected its own plant and made its own cement. "On April 10, 1910, the mill was shut down, the dam being completed, and a final inventory made. This showed that the mill had turned out 337,000 barrels of cement, and that the unit cost, including the initial cost of the plant and the expense of maintenance and operation had been $2.90 a barrel, and that the total saving to the government, even if the mill cannot be sold for a cent, aggregated $675,000." "The government is about to place on sale a cement mill that is almost enough of a curiosity to be worth buying as an exhibit in a museum." To reduce this to a few words I would say: "We, the government, built a mill to beat the trust and now offer it for sale that the trust may beat us." But why should we sell it? E. L. Olmstead, president of the Home Investment Co.; H. H. Hale, director of Anaheim Union Water Co.; Samuel Kraemer, capitalist and rancher; A. S. Bradford, vice president of the First National bank of Anaheim; D. F. Campbell, vice president of First National bank of Orange; E. M. Nealley, member of the county board of education of Santa Ana; Frank Ey, vice president of the Home Mutual Building and Loan Association, Santa Ana. In addition to these men, two others equally as strong, are to be added, making a directorate of nine men. No stronger board of directors can be found in Orange county and the character and success of the individual members insures the conservative management of the new company. This board is to be active in the management of the affairs of the company and each man has pledged himself to give as much of his time to the company's business as it may require. The first allotment of 30,000 shares of the stock which was to be subscribed at $1.10 is almost exhausted, and Mr. Olmstead, advises that the price of the stock will be advancee in a short time. From the appearance of the list of stockholders it is apparent that the citizens of Anaheim appreciate the opportunity offered them, but it is also true that the citizens of Fullerton, Placentia, Orange, Tustin and Santa Ana are awakening to a realization of the value of the investment. We do not believe it possible that Anaheim will ever allow the general offices of this successful concern to be moved to any other part of the county, but it is a fact that more than one of the other towns are making an attempt to secure the offices. On the basis of an 8 per cent investment last year's earnings of the Home Investment Co. made its stock worth $1.50 per share. In other words the present subscribers for the stock at $1.10 are making a profit of 40 cts per share on the initial purchase, for securities of this nature are just as sure to find their natural investment level as water is to seek its level, and the level of 'and investments in Orange county is 7 or 8 per cent. With this sort of security every idle dollar in the county ought to be seeking the investment. If you haven't yet realized the value of this stoc-subscription wakeup before it is too late and send in your check for saving to the government, even if the mill cannot be sold for a cent, aggregated $675,000." "The government is about to place on sale a cement mill that is almost enough of a curiosity to be worth buying as an exhibit in a museum." To reduce this to a few words I would say: "We, the government, built a mill to beat the trust and now offer it for sale that the trust may beat us." But why should we sell it? If the people by owning a government (or people's) cement plant can save $7.10 a barrel in one spot in Arizona, why should we not have more of them, that we may provide our private wants instead of selling the one we have. It is just as much of an object to the people to save $7.10 a barrel for private purposes as it is for public purposes. No one can offer an objection against a public saving by using public property. Who can venture an objection against a private saving by patronizing that same property? I would rather save $7.10 for myself by buying of a plant wherein I have an ownership in common than be skinned of any amount by a private trust. To be skinned as a private citizen is no less severe than being skinned as a citizen publicly. The government stopped the game of skinning in this one case by erecting its own source of supply. The private skinning can also be stopped by the private individual having access to this supply. The public made that source of supply in Arizona through their executive, Theodore Roosevelt. If Mr. Roosevelt would favor private individuals having the same privilege in securing cheap cement that he favored for the government, he would render a great service to them. If he would not, will some supporter of his policies differentiate between the interests of the people and the interests of thg government? Who is which? An objection might be raised against public ownership of public utilities, on the ground that it would "hurt business." It surely did hurt the business of the trust when the government saved $7.10 on a barrel of cement. Perhaps the game of skinning that proceeds under the name of private business ought to be hurt. The way around the "trust question" has been demonstrated beyond the question of a doubt—by owning the source and means of supply.Now, why should that cement mill that stock at $1.10 are making a profit of 40 cts per share on the initial purchase, for securities of this nature are just as sure to find their natural investment level as water is to seek its level, and the level of and investments in Orange county is 7 or 8 per cent. With this sort of security every idle dollar in the county ought to be seeking the investment. If you haven’t yet realized the value of this stoc-subscription wakeup before it is too late and send in your check for 10 per cent of the amount of stock you desire. Don’t wait until the price goes to $1.15 or $1.25, but get it at the lowest price at which it has been offered. The company has already opened a temporary office in Santa Ana and some of the most prominent business men of the town have become identified with the work and some of them, we understand, think so much of the investment that they have become boosters for the success of the enterprise, especially in view of the opportunity they have to secure the headquarters offices for their town. Let us of Anaheim do a little better team work than we have done regarding this matter and the offices will never go out of our city. He (to his fiancee, jealously)—Why did you let that man kiss you? She He’s a distant relative. He—Distant? He was too mighty close to suit me. A disembodied soul that during its earthly incarnation had troubles of its own descended into Hades. In its new embodiment it was strolling along with a rather pompous air, when it met His Satanic Majesty. You act as if you were the owner of this place, observed the sovereign I ought to be, replied the new arrival, airily. My wife was giving it to me right along. The way around the "trust question" has been demonstrated beyond the question of a doubt—by owning the source and means of supply. Now, why should that cement mill that the people own, and that has served them so well, be sold? By whose authority will this public property be disposed of? Will the people be consulted? No. Why? It touches that hub of the wheel by which corporate interests thrive—their power to exploit the people. This exploitation can be done only when the means of production are privately owned. If the people should discover that their interests are conserved by the ownership of a cement plant they will be looking for an ownership in a sugar plant, a farm machinery plant, a furniture plant, and where will they stop? If you give a calf an inch of rope it will take it all. So will the people. A little taste of economic freedom would set them crazy. Should they accept the slogan, "Let the Nation Own the Trusts," there would be such a swarm of corporation coons besieging Big Bill at the White House that his smile would be in danger. Let us have an eye-opener before the next election. ESBERNE K. MULLER. Oratory is a gift, not an acquirement, said the proud politician, as he sat down after an hour's harangue. I understand, said the matter-of-fact chairman. We're not blaming you. You done the best you could. ANAHEIM GAZETTE 775,000 TROUT FOR SOUTH Fish and Game Commission Makes Allotments for Streams Allotments of fish, for the Southern District of the Fish and Game Commission, have just been made, but delivery will not be undertaken until September. There will be about 775,000 rainbow, Loch Levin, and eastern brook trout distributed in the following forty-seven streams: Santa Barbara County—Santa Maria river and Sisquoc creek and tributaries; head waters of the Santa Ynez; Giles, Bloods and Rincon creeks. Ventura County—Ventura river, Coyote creek, San Antonio, Matillja and north fork, See-saw, Santa Paula, Santa Clara and Sespe. Los Angeles County—Los Virgenes creek, Big Rock, San Gabriel river, east and west forks, and tributaries, San Antonio, Bear creek and Icehouse canyon. San Bernardino County—Cucamonga, Lytle, Burton and Cable creeks; Devil and Waterman canyons; City, Plunge and Bear creeks; Santa Ana canyon; South Fork; Forest, Mill and Seelsey Creeks; Dark canyon; Little Bear, Deep, Grass Valley, Holcomb, Hook and Strawberry creeks; and Mountain Home stream. Riverside County — San Jacinto, Strawberry, North and Snow creeks and Temecula river. Orange County—Silverado, Trabuco and Santiago creeks. San Diego County—Head waters of the San Diego river, and Witch creek. PARIS TO BE VASTLY IMPROVED The most tremendous scheme of municipal improvement devised by NEW STUDIO FOR ANAHEIM Important Addition to City's Business Made by J. M. Kuhn, Portrait Photographer, of St. Paul In the opening of the studio in the new Bushard building, 407 East Center street, west of the operahouse, Anaheim gains a notable new establishment in her world of industry and another business man of energy and ability. Mr. Kuhn has been for years one of the most widely known photographers in the northwest and his studio in St. Paul was a center for those who could appreciate the artistic side of photography. "I came to Anaheim to make it my future home," said Mr. Kuhn, "and I believe many others are coming to escape the long, bitter winter climate of the northwest. And I may add hot one, too, as it has been the past few weeks. I have concluded that while a man lives he might as well be comfortable and live in a climate like this. That is favorable to human life. I have come in contact with the currents of life here and have seen wonderful development going on in this city and its surroundings. I am convinced that the opportunities offer great possibilities in all lines of business, so you see why I think of settling here for good." Mr. Kuhn's studio covers the entire east side of the new Bushard building and is one of the most complete and perfectly appointed. His reception and dressing rooms are models of convenience and neatness, with soft harmonious blending of colors. His operating room is large and commodious and perfectly lighted. The darkroom, storeroom, work shop and mechanical appliances are of the latest and best in every respect. STATE'S WONDERFUL RESOURCES California's soil production for the year 1909 amounted in value to the enormous sum of $455,368,837, an increase of 12.4 per cent over the value of the production for 1908. Estimating the output of the manufacturing establishments of the state, from careful computations, at a total of $550,000,000 it gives a total industrial output value at $1,005,368,857. These figures are from the report of the California Development Board, which is just from the press. The report is embodied in a book of eighty pages, profusely illustrated with half tones and bearing evidence of thorough and careful compilation. The book is entitled "California Resources and Possibilities," and covers all of the industrial productivity of the state in a terse and concrete manner, and may be taken as authoritative in its statements. It also contains a large folio map of California, which is complete and up-to-date. In the figures given the amount consumed by the producers is not taken into consideration, only those for the amount shipped, mostly out of the state, being given. The figures are compiled from such authoritative sources as the transportation companies, state and county officials and commercial organizations. Marked instances of increase are found in orchard products, which shows a gain of six million dollars; vineyards, a gain of six and a half million dollars; dairy produce, two million dollars; and poultry products two and a half million dollars. In addition to these statistical features of the book there is an appendix containing articles on climate, forests, irrigation, intensive farming. PARIS TO BE VASTLY IMPROVED The most tremendous scheme of municipal improvement devised by any city since the history of cities began to be written has been decided upon by the officials of Paris. The scheme calls for the expenditure of $180,000,000, for which enormous sum municipal loan stock will be issued. The following amounts will be devoted to various improvements: For new school buildings and improvement of the old, $18,000,000; for new waterworks and increase of the water supply, $25,000,000; for public hospitals, $7,000,000; for reconstruction of abattoirs, $8,000,000; for improvement of roads and pavements, etc., $9,000,000; for the prevention of consumption, $6,000,000; for various other improvements, including that of promenades and parks, $21,000,000; for improvements in the plans of the city and suburban changes, all involving the beautification of the city, $86,000,000. All of this vast expenditure is to be made within the next fifteen years, and it is expected that at that time Paris will be the most beautiful city in the world. The expenditure of $6,000,000 for fighting the "white plague" is particularly notable, as Paris is the first city to devote a large, definite sum to this purpose. Mr. Kuhn's studio covers the entire east side of the new Bushard building and is one of the most complete and perfectly appointed. His reception and dressing rooms are models of convenience and neatness, with soft harmonious blending of colors. His operating room is large and commodious and perfectly lighted. The darkroom, storeroom, work shop and mechanical appliances are of the latest and best in every respect. As a portrait photographer Mr. Kuhn has few equals. He has the gift of getting expression in his pictures that portrays character, and not the wooden deadness that so many seem to be troubled with. He is essentially the artist photographer, but makes no claim to be the greatest or the only exponent of this newest development in picture-taking. He has an enviable skill and personality which is sure to bring to his studio men of prominence in commercial life as well as the leaders of fashion. That means that his work will always feel the influence of what is newest and best in photographic discovery and science. Kuhn's studio will be open for business the first part of next week but there will be no "opening day." It is not his policy to hurry things. An opening and a number of hurry orders before getting settled would mean that full justice could not be done. "We want to cater to people who are willing to give us time to do the right kind of work, and who are willing to pay a fair price when they get what they want. This enables us to meet our obligations promptly and works satisfaction all around." That's the way the proprietor sums up his business. There is a ring to it that Anaheim people are bound to like. Mr. Kuhn also brings letters with him from his old home that show him to be a man of standing in that community, and a welcome addition to the business world of this city. He will be pleased to have the public inspect his handsome quarters and see samples of work. THE STATE CONVENTION How Southern Counties Will Line Up In Representation The Southern California counties will be represented as follows in the republican state convention which will be held in San Francisco on Septem- A GOOD Vegetable Chopper Is one of the handiest pieces of furniture to be had. Also raisin and cherry seeders. Holbrook & Rose (Virgil A. Holbrook, Successor) EGGS IN COLD STORAGE Newark, N. J. June 23.—Forty-five million eggs have been shipped into this city since April and placed in cold storage by warehousemen, to remain there until the high prices of last winter are duplicated. The eggs come mostly from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. They were purchased at an average of 23 1/2 to 24 cents a dozen. Two cents a dozen is added to cover insurance, storage costs, etc., which brings the total cost to about 26 cents a dozen. If the eggs can be retailed in New York next winter at 45 cents a dozen, which they fetched last winter, there will be a profit of something over $700,000. THE STATE CONVENTION How Southern Counties Will Lite Up In Representation The Southern California counties will be represented as follows in the republican state convention which will be held in San Francisco on September 6: County. No. Delegates Los Angeles ... 83 San Diego ... 11 San Bernardino ... 9 Riverside ... 6 Orange ... 6 Santa Barbara ... 5 Ventura ... 4 Imperial ... 2 Total ... 126 The total number of delegates will be 428. San Francisco will have 60, and Alameda 43, Santa Clara 16 and Sacramento 13. The convention will be a perfunctory affair, as the state ticket will already have been nominated at the direct primary on August 16. All the convention will have to do will be to elect a state committee and adopt a party platform. Why did you not scream when John kissed you? He threatened me. How? He said that if I did he'd never kiss me again. AMERICAN COMMERCIAL AND OF ANAHEIM Inventory Sale COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 21 We wish to announce to the public a series of sales commencing on Saturday, July 2d. They will be called Inventory Sales for the reason that we just finished our inventory. These sales are for the purpose of closing out certain lines entirely and reducing others, therefore these sales will be real money savers to you and well worth attending. The following items will be on sale Saturday, July 2d, and until further notice: Men's Clothing 100 Men's Suits, to be closed out entirely; sizes 34 to 42, ranging in price up to $22.50, will be closed out at $8.25 to $16.00 each. 500 Men's Trousers to be closed out entirely; all sizes, prices ranging from $1.00 to $4.00 each. Closing out price from 75c to $3.00 each. Shoe Department Our Shoe Department is offering 1500 pairs of Shoes for Men, Women and Children, all kinds and styles as follows: Oxfords, Pumps, in Patent Calf or Vici, Black or Tan, high or low Shoes, any size, any price. All are marked in plain figures. Children's Dresses Entire line of Children's Dresses to be closed out, sizes ranging from 2 years to 14-years; closing out price will be 23c to $1.26 each. Ladies' Dress Skirts Every Dress Skirt will be on sale. Prices ranging from $1.98 to $5.25. This means a saving of 25 cents on each dollar. Muslin Underwear All muslin ready-to-wear goods will be sold at a great reduction, including Muslin Underskirts, Drawers, Corset Covers and Gowns. Come and see for yourself and be convinced. This Sale is for cash only. Eggs taken in exchange for goods. Sale commences Saturday, July 2d. Ahlborn & Raymond DEPARTMENT STORE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA NOW And then we find a man who prefers to use his money in speculation, but the majority of people want a gilt edged investment. That IS The only safe way for the ordinary individual who is trying to provide for the future. THE Man who can, on his own initiative, and without large capital, make his money earn over 7 or 8 per cent is the exception, but by placing the same money in a well managed co-operative building company, operating in a thriving section, it can be made to earn 12 or 15 per cent without sacrificing in any degree the element of safety. The TIME To invest is now and the security is the stock of the re-organized Home Investment Co. before it advances. Last year's earning on the basis of 8 per cent make it worth $1.50. The price for a little while longer is $1.10. HOME INVESTMENT COMP'NY ANAHEIM SANTA ANA ORANGE FULLERTON FIREWORKS FOR THE FOURTH H, Holland SANITARY PLUMBING Tinning, Gas Fitting and Steam Fitting, Prompt and Satisfactory service guaranteed : FIREWORKS FOR THE FOURTH Tennis and all other Sporting Supplies for Glorious Fourth Games Bicycles, every style and make. Headquarters for Hunting and Fishing Supplies, Hammocks, and General Sporting Goods. Repairing of all kinds. Houts & Son GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. AGENTS FOR ORIENTAL PLASTER COLTON PORTLAND CEMENT LUMBER BRICKS ALL KINDS OF MILL WORK 80. Los Angeles st., Anaheim, near S. P. depot Henry M. Adams, Mgr. H. Holland SANITARY PLUMBING Tinning, Gas Fitting and Steam Fitting, Prompt and Satisfactory service guaranteed: SEE ME ABOUT IT N. Los Angeles st.: Anaheim SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Hot Springs Waters recommended for Rheumatism, etc. Boarding house now open: Tents and Camp sites rented. For further information address E. P. FORSTER - Capistrano, Cal. ANDREW GILLISON Carpenter and Builder Los Alamitos, repairs neatly and cheaply Done. Beet Beds Built. L AND SAVINGS BANK NAHEIM Money to Loan On Real Estate