anaheim-gazette 1910-12-15

COAL AND OIL INTERESTS Great Increase in Production in Recent Years The United States geological survey reports that the total production of coal in California in 1909 was 45,836 short tons, having a spot value of $95,042, an increase of 27,081 tons or 144 per cent, in quantity and of $54,840, or 73 per cent, in value from 1908, a larger percentage of increase than was shown by any other state in the union. The increase in production was due entirely to the operations of the Stone Canyon Consolidated Coal company. This company had expended large amounts of money during the two preceding years in development work and in preparing its plant for extensive operations. Unfortunately because of faults encountered in the coal beds and the inability to procure efficient labor, the expenses incurred largely exceeded the estimated cost. Then, after the plant had been completed and 25 miles of railroad to the Southern Pacific tracks constructed, heavy floods and cloudbursts so damaged the property that the resources of the company were exhausted in making the repairs, so that in October, 1909, a receiver was appointed, and the works were shut down. In the nine months from January to September, however, this company had shipped more than 75 per cent of the total output of the state for the year. In addition to meeting the other obstacles it encountered the company was compelled to put its coal into competition with a large supply of Australian coal that was forced on the market at the lowest prices ever offered in San Francisco. The Stone Canyon product is a true bituminous coal and with favorable north. Mr. Anderson's conclusion is that the region as a whole does not promise to become a rival of the Coalinga field, but that in certain areas within it the rocks are oil bearing and the geologic conditions are favorable for the accumulation of oil. One area in particular, on the north side of the east end of the Vallecitos, 24 miles from the nearest producing wells of the Coalinga district, seems promising, and other areas in this region will probably yield petroleum in smaller quantities. Mr. Anderson describes the geology and topography of the region and considers the oil prospects in six separate areas. The report may be obtained free by applying to the director of the geological survey at Washington. EUGENE FIELD'S BILL Eugene Field once paid a bill of $100 with a dime. The story is told by a correspondent of the New York Sun, who quotes "Tewkesbury Joe," or Joe X. Wright, an old-time newspaper man. Joe's story is as follows: "It happened in Kansas City the day before Field was to start for Denver to take a position on the Triunbe," said Joe. "That night Field, Charley Hasbrook, now of the New York Journal; an editorial writer on the Kansas City Star and myself visited several places of interest, finally landing at George Gaston's. George had formerly been superintendent of the mechanical department of the Times. He was a great admirer of Field. Field often said he thought a geatr deal of Gaston, almost as much as he did of his liquor. Gaston was probably the only saloon keeper in Kansas City that indulged Field." JAPAN'S NEWS A great deal of information has been built up by Japanese vessels which are proud to add to newspapers.com that the Umikazae in a class by heat val in the world ser destroyer Swiftsons, which steam ships four 4.7 gun tubes. This latter somewhat of a thing of little value too big for a description confidently all officials that they a happy mean destroyer and the ships of this class in other countries which are as follows: Germany ... United States ... France ... Russia ... The word Umikaze and the ship is though she dispays destroyer steams ven by 20,500 h newspapers call significant fact that ships will have Japanese navy in the year. These tons, and constitute themselves first-class battle Kawachi and S... In the nine months from January to September, however, this company had shipped more than 75 per cent of the total output of the state for the year. In addition to meeting the other obstacles it encountered the company was compelled to put its coal into competition with a large supply of Australian coal that was forced on the market at the lowest prices ever offered in San Francisco. The Stone Canyon product is a true bituminous coal and with favorable freight rates should compete successfully for domestic purposes with foreign coal in the markets of San Francisco and other cities of the state. Development of other bituminous coal properties in Monterey and San Benito counties has been held back by the enormous increase in the production of petroleum in California and its use by transportation and manufacturing industries which has practically eliminated coal as a steam-raising fuel in the state. The production of crude petroleum in California has increased from 33,098,598 barrels in 1906 to 39,648,375 barrels in 1907, to 44,861,742 barrels in 1908, and to 54,433,010 barrels in 1909. By far the larger part of this product is used as fuel, and, estimating 3 1/2 barrels of petroleum as equivalent in efficiency to a ton of coal, the total production of California petroleum in 1909 was equivalent to more than 15,500,000 tons of bituminous coal. California's petroleum production in 1909 was larger than the entire output of the United States in any year prior to 1896. Petroleum is a better steam raising fuel than coal, requires no fireman, and produces no dust, cinders, or ashes, and it is not remarkable that coal mining in the state is at a disadvantage. The records of the California state mining bureau show a production of coal in that state as early as 1861. It was at that time one of the sixteen coal producing states. During the latter part of that decade and throughout the seventies the coal output of California exceeded 100,000 tons annually and in 1880 it reached a maximum of 237,000 tons. Since 1881 the production has been irregular, having been largely influenced by the imports of Australian and British Columbia coals. The receipts of Australian coal have depended principally on the wheat production and shipments from the Pacific coast. Vessels bringing Australian coal as return cargoes have given very small freight rates. Field, Charley Hasbrook, now of the New York Journal; an editorial writer on the Kansas City Star and myself visited several places of interest, finally landing at George Gaston's. George had formerly been superintendent of the mechanical department of the Times. He was a great admirer of Field. Field often said he thought a geatr deal of Gaston, almost as much as he did of his liquor. Gaston was probably the only saloon keeper in Kansas City that indulged Field with unlimited credit. His only concern seemed to be to keep constantly on hand the brands Field preferred. With all his indulgence, he kept a faithful account of what Field owed him, not for the purpose of enforcing collection but that Field might know how generous he had been. "After ordering a round of drinks or two in a lordly way and having the bill 'hung up' Field called for a straight ten-cent cigar. As though that were the straw to break the camel's long suffering back Gaston said something about the overdue account "'Account,' cried Field, 'who said anything about an account. Did I? "'No, but—' "Well, you wait till I call for it," retorted the humorist. "What I asked you for, Gaston, was a cigar—the best you have." "The crestfallen Gaston handed out two boxes of Havanas for Field to make his choice. He looked carefully into each box, daintily selected the cigar he wanted and lighted it. "'Thank you, Gaston; that will do,' said Field. "'See here, Gene,' expostulated the saloon keeper: 'do you know how much you owe me.'" 'Hawen't the slightest idea in the world, my boy,' replied Field. 'You aren't worrying about it, are you?'" 'Oh, no, but it's over a hundred dollars. I just thought I'd tell you. "Then this adds 10 cents to it," said Field. 'Don't forget to put it down.' "Mr. Field," said Gaston, "if you'll pay for that cigar I'll write you out a receipt in full for all you owe me." "Done,' cried Field. 'Write out your receipt. Hasbrook, lend me a dime and we'll relieve this man of further anxiety.'" Hasbrook handed the dime over to Field, who passed it over to the barkeeper who in turn gave Field a receipt in full. Field stood expectantly. Then he coughed. "What's the matter,' asked Gaston. 'Ain't you satisfied?' "Why, isn't it—er—customary—er when a man settles a big account The word Omnibus and the ship is so though she displays destroyer steams ven by 20,500 hp newspapers call significant fact that ships will have Japanese navy in the year. These tons, and constitute themselves first-class battle Kawachi and Scriiser Kurama cruisers Chikumu to; the ocean-gas stroyer Umikaze Yamakaze (mow) Vessels, in addition to be constructed heavily armed by 20,800 tons and most powerful cruiser of 4800 going torpedo-be place 600 and beyond this a programme had was of necessity year, owing to the flood dated that count the other during In addition to these floods embursement of aid (15,000,000) in bankments and throughout the seventies the coal output of California exceeded 100,000 tons annually and in 1880 it reached a maximum of 237,000 tons. Since 1881 the production has been irregular, having been largely influenced by the imports of Australian and British Columbia coals. The receipts of Australian coal have depended principally on the wheat production and shipments from the Pacific coast. Vessels bringing Australian coal as return cargoes have given very small freight rates. An advance chapter of the Survey's annual report, "Mineral resources of the United States," calendar year 1909, on the production of coal in the United States in 1909, by Edward W. Parker, is now in preparation and will be ready for distribution at the close of the year. The statistics of coal production for 1909 have been collected by the United States geological survey in cooperation with the bureau of the census, and the compilation of the replies to the numerous and detailed inquiries contained in the general census schedule has delayed the publication of the statistics far beyond the time at which the geological survey usually presents them to the public. The thorough nature of the work done, however, has made the statistical results exceptionally complete and trustworthy. A report on the geological and oil prospects of the Cantua-Panoche region, in Fresno and San Benito counties, California, by Robert Anderson, geologist, has just been published by the United States geological survey in its bulletin 431-A. The region surveyed lies just north of the well-known Coalinga oil field and the purpose of the examination was to determine whether or not the geologic conditions that exist in the Coalinga field are repeated along the flank of the Diablo Range farther "Done," cried Field. 'Write out your receipt. Hasbrook, lend me a dime and we'll relieve this man of further anxiety.' "Hasbrook handed the dime over to Field, who passed it over to the barkeeper who in turn gave Field a receipt in full. Field stood expectantly. Then he coughed." 'What's the matter,' asked Gaston. 'Ain't you satisfied?' 'Why, isn't it—er—customary—er when a man settles a big account like that to set 'em up?' suggested Field. THE AMERICAN NAVY European critics, who labor under the impression that the American navy is manned in large part by aliens picked up in the open ports of the world, may quickly discover their error by reference to the annual report of Rear Admiral R. F. Nicholson, chief of the bureau of navigation, which has just been made public. The admiral shows that of the 30,743 enlisted men, other than petty officers in the naval service, 91.51 per cent are native born; 3.45 percent are naturalized, and 0.41 per cent of them have declared their intentions of becoming citizens. This leaves actually only a fraction of 1 per cent of aliens resident in the United States, and aliens non-resident in the naval service, making allowance for 3.47 per cent of natives of the colonial possessions; 94.97 per cent of Uncle Sam's blue jackets are actually citizens of the United States. The desertions are rapidly falling off. During the last fiscal year there were 2811 compared with $184 during the preceding year, although there were 947 more men in the service. Smoked Salmon at Dickel's. ANAHEIM GAZETE JAPAN'S NEW WARSHIPS A great deal of interest has been created in naval affairs in Japan by the launching, within the last month, of two powerful ships, the torpedo-boat destroyer Umikaze and the battleship Kawachi. Both of these ships have been built in Japanese shipyards, by Japanese workmen, and are vessels which any nation might be proud to add to its fleet. Japanese newspapers comment on the fact that the Umikaze is a unique ship, in a class by herself. Her only rival in the world is the British cruiser destroyer Swift, a ship of 1800 tons, which steams 36 knots and carries four 4.7 guns and two torpedotubes. This latter ship has been somewhat of a failure however, being of little value as a cruiser and too big for a destroyer. It is therefore confidently asserted by Japanese officials that the Umikaze will prove a happy mean between this big destroyer and the smaller ocean-going ships of this class owned and building in other countries, the largest of which are as follows: tons. knots. Germany ... 670 30 United States ... 742 31 France ... 746 31 Russia ... 700 35 The word Umikaze means seawind and the ship is well named, for although she displaces 1150 tons, this destroyer steams 33 knots, being driven by 20,500 h.p. engines. Native newspapers call attention to the significant fact that ten splendid warships will have been added to the Japanese navy before the end of the year. These vessels total 93,320 tons, and constitute a powerful fleet in themselves. The ships are—the first-class battleships Aki, Satsuma, Kawachi and Settsu; the armoured The Finest Line of Hand Painted China, Suitable for Xmas Gifts, at H. A. 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LITTLE BOY BLUE The little toy dog is covered with dust, But sturdy and stanch he stands: And the little toy soldier is red with rust, And his musket molds in his hands. Time was when the little toy dog was new. And the soldier was passing fair, And that was the time when our Little Boy Blue Kissed them and put them there. "Now, don't you go till I come," he said, "And don't you make any noise." So toddling off to his trundle bed He dreamt of the pretty toys. And as he was dreaming an angel song Awakened our Little Boy Blue— Oh, the years are many, the years are long. But the little toy friends are true. Aye, faithful to Little Boy Blue they stand, Each in the same old place. Awaiting the touch of a little hand, The smile of a little face. And they wonder, as waiting these long years through, In the dust of that little chair, What has become of our Little Boy Blue Since he kissed and put them there. 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Estate of David Rowland Brown, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned executor of the last will of David Rowland Brown, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice (which publication was first made on the 1st day of December, 1910) to the said executor at the office of Tipton & Cailor, 118 West Center Street, in the City of Anaheim, California, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in the County of Orange. Dated this 26th day of November, A. D. 1910. WILLIAM LEAR BROWN. Tipton & Cailor, Att's for Executor. Notice to Creditors. Estate of Cora Carver Browning, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Executors of the last will of Cora Carver Browning, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice (which publication was first made on the 24th day of November, 1910) to the said Executors at the office of Richard Melrose, 315 Hedwig Street, Anaheim, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said Estate in the County of Orange. Dated this 21st day of November, A.D., 1910. ELLEN BROWNING. 11-24-15 MRS. JOSEPHINE E. BUTLER. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned at his office in the City Hall, Anaheim, up to 8 o'clock p.m., on Thursday, December 22d, 1910 for digging and filling all trenches for water pipe on unpaved streets, in the City of Anaheim, which may be ordered by the Board of Trustees of said City during the period of one year from the date of the award of contract under this notice. Trenches to be dug and filled at such time and places as may be required by said Board. All trenches must be dug to a depth of 27 inches below the grade of street, and shall be not less than ten inches in width. The soil must be placed in layers of not exceeding six inches in depth, and each layer must be well tamped, or be flooded with water in such amount as to thoroughly settle the soil. All soil removed from the trenches must be replaced in the trench or on top of same. Bidders must state a price per lineal foot for said work, and all bids must be accompanied by a certified check for $25.00, payable to the President of the Board of Trustees of said estate. Thursday, December 15 All trenches must be dug to a depth of 27 inches below the grade of street, and shall be not less than ten inches in width. The soil must be placed in layers of not exceeding six inches in depth, and each layer must be well tamped, or be flooded with water in such amount as to thoroughly settle the soil. All soil removed from the trenches must be replaced in the trench or on top of same. Bldders must state a price per lineal foot for said work, and all bids must be accompanied by a certified check for $25.00, payable to the President of the Board of Trustees of said City, which check will be forfeited to said City if the bidder shall fail to enter into a contract with said City in accordance with the terms of his bid within ten days after the award of the contract. The successful bidder will be required to give a bond with two satisfactory sureties to the amount of $500.00 conditioned that he will well and faithfully comply with his contract. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim. EDWARD B. MERRITT, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. dec15-1t NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned at his office in the City Hall, Anaheim, up to 4 o'clock p.m., on Thursday, December 22d, 1910, for laying 1000 feet of 6-inch pipe and 3700 feet of 4-inch pipe, with crosses, tees, gates and eight fire hydrants, from the West line of Los Angeles street, to the West line of Walnut street in the City of Anaheim, and making all necessary excavations for laying said pipe. The work must be done in accordance with the specifications on file in my office, and which have heretofore been adopted by the Board of Trustees of said City. Bldders must state in their bids the time when they propose to commence said work and the time of completion of the same. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check for $50.00 payable to the President of the Board of Trustees of said City, which check will be forfeited to said City if the successful bidder shall fail to enter into a contract with said City in accordance with the terms of his bid within ten days after the award of the contract. The successful bidder will be required to give a bond with two satisfactory sureties to the amount of $500.00 conditioned that he will well and faithfully comply with his contract. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim. EDWARD B. MERRITT, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. dec15-1t NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John G. Hilbers, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of John G. Hilbers, deceased, to the creditors, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice (which publication was first made on the 15th day of December, 1910), to the said administrator of said estate, at the office of Melrose & Ames, attorneys at law, at No. 112 1-2 West Center street in Anaheim, the place where the business of said estate is transacted in the County of Orange. Dated this 15th day of December, A.D. 1910. HENRY G. HEINEMANN, Administrator of the Estate of John G. Hilbers, Deceased. 12-15-5t Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of John G. Hilbers, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice (which publication was first made on the 15th day of December, 1910), to the said administrator of said estate, at the office of Melrose & Ames, attorneys at law, at No. 112 1-2 West Center street in Anaheim, the place where the business of said estate is transacted in the County of Orange. Dated this 15th day of December, A.D. 1910. HENRY G. HEINEMANN, Administrator of the Estate of John G. Hilbers, Deceased. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of the County of Orange, State of California. In the Matter of the Estate of Andrew Fuhrburg, Deceased. Notice for Publication of Time for Proving Will. Etc. Notice is hereby given that Friday, the 30th day of December, 1910, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the Court Room of this Court, in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of Ida Fuhrburg praying that a document now on file in this Court, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, be admitted to probate, that Letters Testamentary be issued thereon to her, at which time and place all persons interested therein may appear and contest the same. Dated December 8th, 1910. W. B. WILLIAMS, County Clerk. F. C. Spencer, Attorney for Petitioner. F. BACKS Undertaker Dealer in Furniture, Wall Paper Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oilis, and Glass Sewing Machine Supplies Corner Los Angeles and Chartres 8 OKARETS The California PILES Cure for For quick relief and prompt cure this remedy cannot be excelled. 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