anaheim-gazette 1910-09-01

DISCONTINUE SALE OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES WILL CONTINUE TO EXCHANGE NEW LAMPS FOR OLD Superintendent Simpson Wants a Street Sweeper—City Tax Levy the Same as Last Year—Assessed Valuation $114,000 Higher—Municipal Employees Ask for More Salary — Building Permits Granted, Etc. As a dealer in electrical supplies and apparatus the city of Anaheim has retired from business. The Gates resolution, introduced at a previous meeting and laid over for future consideration was taken up by the board of trustees on Thursday evening and unanimously adopted. This means that no houses will hereafter be wired by the city and no supplies sold after the stock on hand has been exhausted. The city will attach its wire to the house and all further service must be secured from a private dealer. This does not include electric light globes, however, as Manager Lewis will continue to trade the new lamps for old. City Engineer Steward reported that the cost of paving the 18-foot strip of Los Angeles street fronting the proposed alley which will be deeded to the city by Joseph Backs and Citrus Growers To Meet State Convention to Be Held at Pomona Sept. 13-14 There will be a State Convention of Citrus Fruit Growers, held under the auspices of the State Commission of Horticulture, on the 13th and 14th of September at Pomona. A hall has been provided with a seating capacity of over 500 and it is expected to have every seat in the hall occupied. This meeting has been called at one of the most central of the citrus fruit districts in the state and arrangements will no doubt be made to secure greatly reduced railroad rates. Broadly speaking, the discussions at this conference will be confined to the physical condition of our citrus fruit groves, eliminating as far as possible the consideration of insect pests and considering questions relating to plant physiology, pathology and botany and their correlatives of plant propagation, varieties, soil physics, active diseases and decadence of citrus trees from climatic and other alteror causes. In many of the citrus groves deterioration has been expressing itself in barrenness, in lack of health and vigor and in poor quality of fruit. The problems involved in these effects are of great obscurity; they are found in every locality in the state; if they are not met with wisdom and understanding the citrus fruit business cannot remain prosperous or our land values be maintained. It will be the business of the coming conference. WORTHLESS University Experiments Rampage The University East at Berkeley has for copy of Prof. Burd Worthless Fertilizer with great interest range county, and we entire herewith: My attention has been drawn to art periodicals and to nature, concerning the various naturally occurring mineral deposits and of these as I have investigate have been without merit; and in the material of companies design deposits, run gravel loss. It should be pointed first place that few kind have any aggrieved till they have been case of nitrate or so treated as to actively inert constitute that will admit of up by plants, as if phate rocks. At the raw material of nitrate of soda Germany furnished sits; and the probable for manufacture thern Africa, the South and in a section southwestern part. after the stock on hand has been exhausted. The city will attach its wire to the house and all further service must be secured from a private dealer. This does not include electric light globes, however, as Manager Lewis will continue to trade the new lamps for old. City Engineer Steward reported that the cost of paving the 18-foot strip of Los Angeles street fronting the proposed alley which will be deeded to the city by Joseph Backs and Mrs. Mitchell, was $83.89, or $41.95 each. The clerk was instructed to draw warrants for these to be paid the parties when the deeds were received. Trustee Nebelung, appointed at the last meeting to consummate the Backs transfer, reported that he had not yet been able to do so owing to the absence of a party whose signature is necessary on a deed. Three building permits were granted by the board as follows: To H. Bennerscheldt, frame residence on Chestnut street; cost to be $1500. To O. Lagman, contractor, cement bath house on south Los Angeles St; cost $2500. To A. D. Preston, addition to the frame building on Olive street; cost $150. The application of Mrs. Clara Fischer for permission to construct two frame dwellings on Chartres was denied owing to location being within the fire limits. Mrs. Fischer, who was present, then changed the material in her application from wood to cement blocks, and the petition was granted. The cost will be $2500. "Owing to the increased cost of living," so read the petition an increase of salary was asked by Gene Adams, Emil Miller, Phil Germain, and Ad Schneider, all employes of the city. Two of these are receiving $85 per month and the other two $75, and the increase asked for was $10 per month. The application was laid over for future consideration. The application of Joseph Lieb for an increase from $40 to $50 per month was granted. Manager Lewis, of the power house, reported that a new boiler was one of the crying needs of the city—in short, that it was an absolute necessity and that no time should be wasted in purchasing it. The city clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the same, the bids to be opened on September 22d. Street Superintendent Simpson notified the board that the street-sweeping department was hopelessly inadequate to properly care for the in- PROGRESS AT THE UNIVERSITY FARM Two new buildings are under way at the University Farm. One is for shop work and is 70x70 feet and one story in height. It is divided into three sections; one, 20x70, for forge work, another of similar size for carpenter work, and a third, 30x70, for farm machinery. Students in the Farm school will receive instructions in these lines. The carpenter or wood shop is to be fitted with thirteen double benches, each with a full complement of tools, and will accommodate a class of twenty-five at a time. The forge, or blacksmith shop, is to have eighteen forges, each with anvil and tools. The aim of the shop work is to teach the kind of carpentry and blacksmithing that a farmer so often needs to know. In many of the citrus groves deterioration has been expressing itself in barrenness, in lack of health and vigor and in poor quality of fruit. The problems involved in these effects are of great obscurity; they are found in every locality in the state; if they are not met with wisdom and understanding the citrus fruit business cannot remain prosperous or our land values be maintained. It will be the business of the coming conference to get together the sum of the views and experiences of trained observers, scientific investigators and practical growers, and to unite in business-like council the factors able to solve these obscure problems or at least able to provide some plan for their solution. To do this the order of business and the discussion will be directed toward results, and the elimination attempted of all matters that may be narrow or valueless in their application or whose consideration would lead to no definite results. As soon as the order of business is prepared a more complete prospectus of the conference will be published. Men of definite views, of valuable experience and capacity to clarify and determine will be expected to make this meeting a success and it is to be hoped a large and helpful convention will assemble to consider the problems now confronting some of our best citrus fruit centers. I also ask that all citrus fruit associations and independent shippers take official action in favor of this conference, and send delegates to properly represent them. Every citrus fruit grower is urged to attend. Respectfully yours, J. W. Jeffrey, State Commissioner of Horticulture. PROGRESS AT THE UNIVERSITY FARM Two new buildings are under way at the University Farm. One is for shop work and is 70x70 feet and one story in height. It is divided into three sections; one, 20x70, for forge work, another of similar size for carpenter work, and a third, 30x70, for farm machinery. Students in the Farm school will receive instructions in these lines. The carpenter or wood shop is to be fitted with thirteen double benches, each with a full complement of tools, and will accommodate a class of twenty-five at a time. The forge, or blacksmith shop, is to have eighteen forges, each with anvil and tools. The aim of the shop work is to teach the kind of carpentry and blacksmithing that a farmer so often needs to know. In many of the citrus groves deterioration has been expressing itself in barrenness, in lack of health and vigor and in poor quality of fruit. The problems involved in these effects are of great obscurity; they are found in every locality in the state; if they are not met with wisdom and understanding the citrus fruit business cannot remain prosperous or our land values be maintained. It will be the business of the coming conference to get together the sum of the views and experiences of trained observers, scientific investigators and practical growers, and to unite in business-like council the factors able to solve these obscure problems or at least able to provide some plan for their solution. To do this the order of business and the discussion will be directed toward results, and the elimination attempted of all matters that may be narrow or valueless in their application or whose consideration would lead to no definite results. As soon as the order of business is prepared a more complete prospectus of the conference will be published. Men of definite views, of valuable experience and capacity to clarify and determine will be expected to make this meeting a success and it is to be hoped a large and helpful convention will assemble to consider the problems now confronting some of our best citrus fruit centers. I also ask that all citrus fruit associations and independent shippers take official action in favor of this conference, and send delegates to properly represent them. Every citrus fruit grower is urged to attend. Respectfully yours, J. W. Jeffrey, State Commissioner of Horticulture. EXPLoiters of seem to have ting: one is by th from real or fi are supposed to case of nitrate or so treated as to tively inert constitut that will admit o up by plants, as i phate rocks. At th raw material ta of nitrate of sodal Germany furnished sits; and the pho ble for manufactur thern Africa, th eand in a sectio southwestern part southeastern part ern Utah. Up tional deposits of an have been extensi nufacturing purpose I am aware no suf sufficiently high veveloped to enter i those from the abces. The idea has fanced that certi notably those con spar, should be o because of their When we consid erble and inert chili plex sillicates an that these are al ary large quantitie is difficult to se ol such materials immediate or imp le "The well kno rocks have frequen tto fertile soils w period is used ta prove that lavas fertilizer. This fo follow. A miner worth the cost o contain relatively one or more o f foods" in a com pluble condition. ount of actual pro pt hat in an ordina fate of potash w tivity enormous lava of average o ction the condition he essential co ed with the other is such as to just being utilized by sonable period b soluble in water materials, has no putable agricul tual laws of the sever Manager Lewis, of the power house, reported that a new boiler was one of the crying needs of the city—in short, that it was an absolute necessity and that no time should be wasted in purchasing it. The city clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the same, the bids to be opened on September 22d. Street Superintendent Simpson notified the board that the street-sweeping department was hopelessly inadequate to properly care for the increasing paved surface, and recommended that a practical sweeping machine be purchased. The sand, he said was badly cutting and wearing the asphalt pavement, and while the weekly flushing assisted in keeping certain portions of the street clean it was not sufficient. He was instructed to secure prices on sweepers and report same to the board. The city clerk read the assessor's figures relative to the assessed valuation of the city and the tax rate for the ensuing year. The total valuation is $1,114,995, an increase of $114,000 over last year, from the following sources: Real estate, $6440; improvements, $62,585; personal $43,470; money on hand, $2290. Tax levy is the same as before—$1.70 on $100 — divided among the various funds as follows: General, $1; library, 9 cents; improvements, 61 cts. Mr. Norris, of the favorite restaurant on West Center street, was granted permission to construct a brick and concrete chimney in the rear of his kitchen. A row of camphor trees in front of the Jones property on Lemon St., which are badly affected with disease or scale, was ordered removed. City Engineer Steward submitted a map of the Adelaide subdivision on tSouth Third street for Mrs. Benner-scheldt, and the same was accepted. Trustee Nebelung moved that the street lights be turned on Saturday evenings irrespective of the moonshine. The motion was carried and hereafter Anaheim citizens will be able to see the homeward path Saturday nights. The University Farm School is to be well represented at the state fair September 3-10, at Sacramento, and will have an exhibit which should attract considerable attention. The live stock department will have a number of horses, cattle, sheep and swine, and the state fair managers have set aside an entire barn to accommodate the exhibit. Attendants will be continually on hand to answer queries about the stock and the work of the Farm School. In the main fair pavilion will be found exhibits of the poultry, dairy, veterinary science, and cereal departments, besides a collection of photographs showing the various features of the Farm School. The poultryman will show model houses of different types, brooders, incubators, and various feeds; the dairyman will show a model farm dairy, milk-testing apparatus; dairy records, and the dairy products; the veterinarian will show models of animals for studying anatomy, many specimens showing different diseases, instruments for performing simple operations, and interesting data from experiments; the cerealman will show many varieties of wheat, oats, barley, corn, and legumes grown on the University farm and illustrating the improvement that is being made in farm crops. Anyone who has not seen Circulars 51 and 53 of the University Farm School at Davis should write for copies. ANAHEIM GAZETTE WORTHLESS FERTILIZERS University Experiment Station Exposes Rampant Fraud The University Experiment Station at Berkeley has favored us with a copy of Prof. Burd's bulletin on the Worthless Fertilizers, which appeals with great interest to farmers of Orange county, and which we reproduce entire herewith: My attention has from time to time been drawn to articles in papers and periodicals and to advertising literature, concerning the alleged value of various naturally occurring rocks and mineral deposits as fertilizers. Such of these as I have been able to investigate have been found totally without merit; and investors either in the material or in the stock of companies designed to exploit the deposits, run grave risk of financial loss. It should be pointed out in the first place that few materials of this kind have any agricultural value, until they have been refined as in the case of nitrate or potash deposits, or so treated as to convert comparatively inert constituents into a form that will admit of their being taken up by plants, as in the case of phosphate rocks. At the present time the raw material for the manufacture of nitrate of soda is found in Chile; Germany furnishes the potash deposits; and the phosphate rocks suitable for manufacture are found in Northern Africa, the Southeastern States, and in a section comprising the southwestern part of Wyoming, the eral deposits should bear in mind that, with the exception of highgrade gypsum, there are few naturally occurring minerals which can be profitably applied directly to the soil as fertilizers even when finely ground. The manufacture of fertilizers is a complex business, requiring technical skill and for most classes of goods considerable capital. No person should buy stock of such companies unless he is absolutely sure of the skill and integrity of the promoters and has expert advice as to the suitability of the proposed raw material as a constituent of fertilizers. John S. Burd, Chemist in Charge, Fertilizer Control University of California. MR. SMITH LOST FEATHERS Eighth District Congressman Knows Better Now Representative Smith of Bakersfield is justly regarded as a useful and creditable member of congress, and it may be said without disparagement of the ability of his recent competitor for the nomination that his defeat would have been a distinct loss to the California delegation in Washington. Recognizing all this, it must nevertheless be admitted that Mr. Smith talked in a very foolish way during the campaign. He announced in cock-sure tones that insurgency in the republican party might be regarded as a negligible factor.The interview was a reproduction of the political gossip and tone of Washington, which lives in an atmosphere of officialism and is CARE FOR THE HOMELESS Benevolent Work Undertaken by the Fraternal Organizations Unquestionably, the greatest work ever attempted by any fraternal organization was launched by the Native Sons of the Golden West and the Native Daughters of the Golden West, when both orders voted unanimously to aid in bringing together the Homeless Child and the Childless Home. The work undertaken by the two orders is one which impresses itself upon the minds of all the residents of this great state, and is but another proof that the main reason for the existence of the orders of Native Sons and Native Daughters is the protection of the state's best interests. These orders are pioneers in this work, and their example is one which other orders will emulate, and other states will follow until its influence shall spread far and wide, bringing to untold thousands a new sunshine of happiness. At present nearly one hundred little ones are listed for placement, and the Native Daughters and the Native Sons of each community are endeavoring to find a suitable home for at least one of these homeless babies. From the central committee comes the encouraging news that during the past ten days applications have come from twenty towns in California. This shows that the people of the state are entering into the spirit of this project with the same enthusiasm. so treated as to convert comparatively inert constituents into a form that will admit of their being taken up by plants, as in the case of phosphate rocks. At the present time the raw material for the manufacture of nitrate of soda is found in Chile; Germany furnishes the potash deposits; and the phosphate rocks suitable for manufacture are found in Northern Africa, the Southeastern States, and in a section comprising the southwestern part of Wyoming, the southeastern part of Idaho and northern Utah. Up to the present no local deposits of any of these materials have been extensively utilized for manufacturing purposes. And so far as I am aware no such local deposits of sufficiently high grade have been developed to enter into competition with those from the above mentioned sources. The idea has frequently been advanced that certain common rocks, notably those containing potash feldspar, should be of value as fertilizer because of their content of potash. When we consider the relatively stable and inert character of the complex silicates and the further fact that these are already present in very large quantities in natural soils, it is difficult to see how applications of such materials would result in any immediate or important crop increase. The well known fact that lava rocks have frequently broken up into fertile soils within a very limited period is used as an argument to prove that lavas should make a good fertilizer. This, however, does not follow. A mineral fertilizer to be worth the cost of application should contain relatively large amounts of one or more of the so-called "plant foods" in a comparatively easily soluble condition. To furnish an amount of actual potash equivalent to that in an ordinary application of sulfate of potash would require a relatively enormous quantity of ground lava of average composition. In addition the condition in which potash, the essential constituent, is combined with the other rock constituents is such as to justify little hope of its being utilized by plants within a reasonable period of time. Potash insoluble in water, as it occurs in such materials, has no standing among reputable agriculturists nor under the laws of the several states. Exploiters of worthless materials seem to have two methods of working: one is by the use of testimonials from real or fictitious persons who are supposed to have used the subjugated advantage; the other is tor for the nomination that his defeat would have been a distinct loss to the California delegation in Washington. Recognizing all this, it must nevertheless be admitted that Mr. Smith talked in a very foolish way during the campaign. He announced in cock-sure tones that insurgency in the republican party might be regarded as a negligible factor. The interview was a reproduction of the political gossip and tone of Washington, which lives in an atmosphere of officialism and is always the last to find out what the country wants. Mr. Smith knows better now. In his own district, which he has faithfully and ably served in congress, he escaped defeat at the hands of a political novice only by a narrow squeak. He has found plenty of insurgents where perhaps he least expected them and it is not improbable that he is sorry he spoke. His diagnosis of the political situation was grievously out of touch with the facts. At the same time California will be glad that the state is not likely to lose Mr. Smith's services. His plight is not serious, but like the fowl that talked too much he lost some feathers.—Call. FENCE 1000 MILES LONG Will Mark Border Between United States and Mexico The longest fence in the world and the queerest artificial boundary established between two countries anywhere will in the near future separate the United States and Mexico. According to a dispatch in the Mexico Record, a final agreement to that effect has been drawn up between the two governments, and the fence will be built in the very near future. It will be constructed of stout posts, possibly re-inforced concrete, and of five-strand steer-fight barbed wire. In all places where the United States government owns the land the fence will be set up twenty meters, or about 60 yards, to the north of the true boundary line, and where the land is owned individually the fence will stand on the exact border. The mounted Mexican rurales will patrol the fence on the south and United States rangers will do the same on the north. The immediate purpose of the fence is to prevent cattle from the two countries from straying onto foreign soil. It will also be useful in the prevention of infectious diseases among cattle, especially the tick. However, the fence will be useful in other directions. It will render smug- At present nearly one hundred little ones are listed for placement, and the Native Daughters and the Native Sons of each community are endeavoring to find a suitable home for at least one of these homeless babies. From the central committee comes the encouraging news that during the past ten days applications have come from twenty towns in California. This shows that the people of the state are entering into the spirit of this project with the same enthusiasm they have always displayed in every movement vitally affecting the welfare of California and her children. October 8th has been selected as "California's Day for the Homeless Child." On that day every Parlor in the state, with full loyalty to their state and to humanity, will give an entertainment for the benefit of this worthy cause. Those desiring to open their homes to these unfortunate orphans may communicate with the local Parlors Native Sons or Native Daughters, or with the Central Committee, No. 855 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco. EXPOSITION DAY AT FAIR Meeting at Sacramento Next Month to Be Memorable Panama-Pacific Exposition Day at the California State Fair, at Sacramento, Tuesday, September 6, is to be one of the memorable days of the fair in more ways than one. The California Development Board is taking active interest in Exposition Day, and is making arrangements to take a train load of its members to participate in the celebration. In addition to this it is arranging for a meeting of the secretaries of the commercial and development organizations of California to be held in the assembly room of the new Hotel Sacramento, at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of that day, for the purpose of discussing all matters of state interest. An urgent letter has been sent to the secretaries of all the organizations of the state, explaining the objects of the meeting, and it will be well for California and for every individual locality if every part of the state is represented at the meeting. The Development board is expecting to make this one of the greatest "booster" days of the state fair. The entire executive committee of the board will be present and will take part in the meeting of the secretaries. At this meeting plans for closer co-operation of the organizations of ED with the other rock constituents is such as to justify little hope of its being utilized by plants within a reasonable period of time. Potash insoluble in water, as it occurs in such materials, has no standing among reputable agriculturists nor under the laws of the several states. Exploiters of worthless materials seem to have two methods of working: one is by the use of testimonials from real or fictitious persons who are supposed to have used the substances with advantage; the other is by the quotation of chemical analysis. The first is subject to all the abuses of a patent medicine testimonial and in the second case the uninformed investor is awed by an array of figures which he does not understand and cannot interpret. Furthermore, the layman is apt to be impressed by the reputation of the chemist who made the analysis. This is a grave error because reputable chemists frequently make analysis of samples of material, the source of which is unknown to them. It is, accordingly, easy to quote a correct analysis of a high grade sample as applying to lots of goods or deposits which they do not represent. Even well intentioned persons in taking samples tend to select the best specimens and fail to realize that these may not represent the deposit as a whole. The purchaser of materials intended for use as fertilizer should understand that the sale of fertilizers in California is regulated by law and licensed by the state. All legitimate fertilizer manufacturers and dealers handling goods not licensed by others are registered with the Fertilizer Control of the University of California. For their own protection consumers should see that all goods purchased by them bear the name and registry number of the manufacturer. Attempts to sell unregistered and possibly worthless materials should be reported to the Fertilizer Control. The prospective purchaser of stock in companies designed to work min- FOR WORKINGMEN We mean Miners, Farmers, Mechanics ENJOY LIFE AND WEAR LEVI STRAUSS & CO. Celebrated Copper Riveted Overalls TRADE PATENTED MAY 20, 1873 THE “TWO HORSE” BRAND They are the Best : Every Pair Guaranteed Thursday, September 1 Unto him that hath it shall be given" tear this out! THIS IS A SCIENTIFIC FACT and simply MEANS THAT NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS! ALL BUSINESS SUCCESS BEGINS WITH MONEY IN THE BANK START NOW The sooner you begin to save money the sooner you will have money. Begin banking your money and you will find more pleasure in saving than in spending. Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank. First National Bank of Anaheim Electric Power Is The Cheap Power Because: Cost of installation is less; labor for operating is saved; less floor space is required; friction and wear and tear are reduced The sooner you begin to save money the sooner you will have money. Begin banking your money and you will find more pleasure in saving than in spending. Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank. First National Bank of Anaheim Electric Power Is The Cheap Power Because: Cost of installation is less; labor for operating is saved; less floor space is required; friction and wear and tear are reduced to a minimum; repair bills are obviated; injury to building by vibration is eliminated; there is no loss in the shafting and pulleys; no energy lost in getting started; always ready; always reliable; service is always perfect. Southern California Edison Co. PALACE MARKET SCHUMACHER & SCHNEIDER, Props. DEALERS IN Choice Fresh and Salted Meats Exclusive Agents for Clover Glen Creamery Butter. Telephone Main 51. Meats Delivered to All Parts of the City H. H. Gardner Co. HEADQUARTERS FOR Ice, Hay, Grain, Coal, Wood, Oil and Gasoline, Poultry Supplies, Stock Foods & Tonics, Yorkshire Hero Peas, Onion Sets and Cabbage Seed. A TRIAL ORDER WILL CONVINCE YOU. C. B. HALLEY, - MANAGER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. PHONES. HOME 1542. MAIN 91. Nagel's Hardware 136 E. Center St., Anaheim, Cal., handles everything in light and heavy Hardware, Garden Hose, Garden Tools, Poultry Wire, Screen Wire, C. B. HALLEY, - MANAGER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. PHONES. HOME 15-42. MAIN 91. Nagel's Hardware 136 E. Center St., Anaheim, Cal., handles everything in light and heavy Hardware, Garden Hose, Garden Tools, Poultry Wire, Screen Wire, Lawn Mowers, Oil Stoves, Gas Stoves, Plates and Ranges, Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezers, Queensware, Glassware, Tinware, Graniteware, Cooking Utensils, and a full line of Paints and Oils. A. NAGEL 136 E. Center St., Anaheim, California ARTISTIC JOB PRINTING AT THE GAZETTE OFFICE A Trial Order is Solicited FOR SALE Clean Alfalfa Hay On field or Delivered. JOHN F. ROE, Tanglewood Ranch, Sunset Phone 262. A Reliable Remedy Ely's Cream Balm is quickly absorbed. Gives Relief at Once. It cleanses, soothes, heals and protects the diseased membrane resulting from Catarrh and drives away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restores the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size 50 cts., at Druggists or by mail. In liquid form, 75 cents. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York. The Best Cuts of MEAT Can be had here any time. We don't reserve them for a favored few and compel the others to take what is left. First come is first served in this market. We believe in giving everybody a square deal. Also in selling the very best meat we can get hold of at the prices possible. Try us with an order. CITY MARKET F. W. FLEISCHMANN, Prop. Odd Fellow's Bldg., Center street. Phone: Pacific 201 JOSEPH BACKS, Undertaker and Embalmer Furniture, Bedding. Repairing done Phones Pacific M93, Home 1062.