anaheim-gazette 1911-01-26

Pa 3e Four The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor The Gazette is issued every Thursday morning. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts. Has the Largest Circulation FORTIFYING THE CANAL There appears to be altogether too much of chills and fever in this fanfare about the necessity of fortifying the Panama canal—as there is, indeed, in the prevalent notion among timid folk that the country is in danger of invasion unless a great army be placed immediately in the field and millions expended upon coast fortifications. When the canal was in the preliminary stages of its construction, the consensus of opinion seemed to be that fortifications were not only unnecessary, but entirely uncalled for under existing conditions. Now it seems in vogue for every one speaking or writing upon the subject not alone to declare in favor of fortifications, but to insist guns and forts be immediately placed at the terminals of the waterway. We are not so sure of the necessity for this large expenditure of money; neither are we so sure of the necessity for a great standing army in time of peace. We F.A.YUNGBLUTHER THE BEST GOODS See Our Windows for Big REDUCTION SUITS OVERCOATS FLANNEL SHIRTS AND SWEATER COAT F. A. Yungb construction, the consensus of opinion seemed to be that fortifications were not only unnecessary, but entirely uncalled for under existing conditions. Now it seems in vogue for every one speaking or writing upon the subject not alone to declare in favor of fortifications, but to insist guns and forts be immediately placed at the terminals of the waterway. We are not so sure of the necessity for this large expenditure of money; neither are we so sure of the necessity for a great standing army in time of peace. We are not so sure but that the American people will take care of the canal in time of war, as it will take care of the country in time of impending invasion. A fleet of foreign battleships at either entrance to the canal, in time of war, would be as completely at our mercy as was Cervera in his jackrabbit dash through the Caribbean. We should be at our very base in charge of the cables and wireless apparatus, with coaling stations at hand; even a partial defeat—in the improbable event of such mishap—might not weigh heavily in the scale of battle against us. Our disabled ships might have speedy assistance—but rest assured there would not be many such unless the other fellows showed evidences of being in a fight. With a foreign fleet, even partial defeat would mean annihilation. A partial defeat sustained by the American fleet at Manila would have spelled disaster. With foreign ships at the canal, thousands of miles away from their base, with no facilities for coaling, at great disadvantage as compared with us, because of our possession of the means of sea communication—these foreigners would not be there, that is all; at least they should not be there for long, once they showed their prows above the horizon. The waters about the eastern entrance to the canal are strongly American as is the Mediterranean British. Gibraltar guards Suez no more effectually than does Guantanamo the American waterway. Nor is the comparison a tittle to the disadvantage of the latter. Our splendid isolation insures the perpetual peace of the neighborhood; while England's near enemies are a source of constant irritation. From its western terminus the canal looks across the Pacific 6000 miles before it sights the least possibility of danger, with Hawaii, the Malta of the Pacific in our hands and the Stars and Stripes waving a challenge to all men, white, brown or colored. We see no danger of attack, consequently there exists no safety and in a satisfactory condition. Important increases in production are indicated for California, Nevada, and Arizona, and smaller increases for New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah and Washington. Decreased output of gold is noted for Alaska, where the production from the Fairbanks and Seward Peninsula gravels has finally begun to decline; for Colorado, where operations in Cripple Creek mines until near the end of 1910 were somewhat less active pending the completion of deep drainage by the Roosevelt tunnel; for South Dakota, where the Homestake and other mines and mills have made less than their normal yield owing to labor difficulties in the early part of the year; and for Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Virginia, where the decrease in output was less important. Other states show minor variations, and indeed the final figures may alter somewhat the distribution of the production given by the earlier figures. Reduced production from Alaska foreshadows a probable continued decrease for 1911, but this reduction may be to a considerable degree offset by production from new placer fields in Alaska and by increased activity in working auriferous lodes. With the prospect of further increase in production in Nevada, continued good results in California gold dredging, resumption of production at their full capacity of the mines at Cripple Creek and in the Black hills and with normal conditions elsewhere, the outlook for 1911 is good. Serious curtailment of copper production of course would affect the gold output, particularly in Montana and Arizona, but the total increase from this cause would be relatively small, as the great bulk of the gold produced continues to come from placers and dry or siliceous ores. The preliminary figures show that Colorado has lost first place to California and now stands second, and that Alaska has lost third place to Nevada and now stands fourth. So Dakota and Utah remain fifth and sixth, respectively, in order of gold production, but Arizona has changed places with Montana, and these states now stand respectively seventh and eighth in order of output. In Alaska there was a total decrease of $3,350,000 in the value of the output of gold but a marked increase in gold lode mining, particularly in the Juneau district. Placer mining in general was active in Alaska in 1910 and production from old districts and prospecting of new fields. THE NEW The new census mentions the country, with crease in the body, such memorials in order that a representative relation is 211,800 feet Under the new whole number of be increased from Pacific coast, he will make notable station. California gon one, Washington important gainsulous eastern stating six, bringing three, and Penn ing her total to creases and other evitable under that not come about will be necessary act legislation u new population. Packer, chairman mittee on censu deduced a measure bove indicated, wily be accepted. SUNDAY Three resolutions general observance day, both locally were presented at of the churches these resolution trustees to pass quiring the closest rooms and others on Sunday, another of the local and the third place bill now before known as the Sun. These resolutions presented to th council of San ago, and were then given to th rious churches c ill for present ers. Senator Estud local-option bill provides that o five per cent o county or other an election must per legal author or not liquor lici the latter. Our splendid isolation insures the perpetual peace of the neighborhood; while England's near enemies are a source of constant irritation. From its western terminus the canal looks across the Pacific 6000 miles before it sights the least possibility of danger, with Hawaii, the Malta of the Pacific in our hands and the Stars and Stripes waving a challenge to all men, white, brown or colored. We see no danger of attack, consequently there exists no necessity for fortifying. The United States will hold the canal, not through or by its fortifications, not by an army standing ever ready to repel invasion, but by the power which hedges about it as the most puissant nation upon earth; a nation from which not all the powers of earth leagued against it could take one single dollar of indemnity or tribute. Let such steps be taken as will insure the safety of this great undertaking, the most colossal ever undertaken by human beings; but let us cut out Mr. Hobson's blue lights and its chills-and-fever musical accompaniment. THE PRODUCTION OF GOLD The value of the production of gold in the United States in 1910 fell below that of the record output of 1909, which was nearly $100,000,000. Preliminary statistics compiled by the director of the mint indicate that in 1910 the value of the total production of gold in the United States, including Alaska and the insular possessions, was $96,055,214, a decrease of $3,618,186 from the value of the output in 1909, which was $99,673,400. Notwithstanding this decrease, and which was chargeable mainly to reduced production in Alaska, Colorado and South Dakota, the decrease in the two latter having been due to merely temporary suspension of production in important camps, the gold mining industry was on the whole, and during most of the year progressed. In Alaska there was a total decrease of $3,350,000 in the value of the output of gold but a marked increase in gold lode mining, particularly in the Juneau district. Placer mining in general was active in Alaska in 1910 and production from old districts and prospecting of new fields continued to be features of the industry; but the output from the Fairbanks gravels fell off over $3,000,000 and that from the Seward Peninsula gravels about $500,000. In Arizona the increase in the gold production in 1910, amounting to over $600,000, was due largely to activity in the Gold Road and Tom Reed mines, in Mohave county, but is to be ascribed partly also to increase in the production of copper, in which Arizona ranked first in 1910. Mining in general was in a highly active and prosperous condition in Arizona during the year, especially in development and construction. In California an increase in value of gold production of over $400,000 is indicated for 1910, due largely to continued success in gold dredging and to the maintenance of output from the Mother Lode mines, and the increase was made notwithstanding a decrease in the production of copper in the state for that year. Mr. Hobson is impartial in parceling out disaster to the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards upon completion of the Panama canal. The former, he says, will be at the mercy of Asiatic powers, while the latter will suffer a like contingency with reference to the powers of Europe. Inferentially, then, is not Boston at present at the mercy of Finland, and San Diego — well, say of Japan? The hero of the Merry Mack should calm his stormy soul. There is no danger. Haven't we got Gen. Lauck with us yet? Senator Estudios local-option bill provides that five per cent of county or other an election must per legal authority or not liquor license. CALIFORNIA The complete report of all the states full of interest feature is the state's great growth of this country, including nation Oklahoma tas. The states doubled their population—Oklahoma, Idaho while the percentage Utah with 34.9% the only state ratio of increase double the average States. The banner stagger percentage of in Oklahoma's produce 764 is a percent the first reported populations and unapproachable announced until a gain of 62 than Oklahoma of 120.4 easily. Another state doubled its populationcade is Idaho, where southern neighbor shown a losing tone in the lastords an advancecent and, though ple it is still aof states in pointthe fact that ita hope for the mi-arid region, otypical and extra- ANAHEIM GAZETTE UNGBLUTH; BEST GOODS Windows for Big JUCTIONS SUITS ERCOATS NEL SHIRTS EATER COATS Yungbluth THE NEW CONGRESS The new census means a reappointment of the congressional districts of the country, with a considerable increase in the membership of that body, such membership being necessary in order that no state shall lose a representative. The ratio of population is 211,800 to one representative. Under the new apportionment the whole number of representatives will be increased from 391 to 433. the census a new awakening and a new life. California's gain of 892,496 is greater than that made by any state in the union, with the exception of New York and Pennsylvania, and advances this state from the twenty-first to the twelfth place in the point of population. Other states of the far west are advanced by this census, notably Washington; but California's large actual gain ranks it now with the dozen strongest and most populous states of the union. Oregon, which has been a state of slow growth in the past, has an increase of 62.7 per cent in its population by the census. Irrigation and a prodigious development of its fruit industry have stimulated the growth of Oregon and all the surrounding states. New railroads, too, are opening up a new territory and still greater development and continued growth are hopefully and confidently anticipated. SUES TO RECOVER Jacob Stern Plaintiff in Case in the Superior Court An injunction has been issued in the superior court restraining E. Kurtz and his wife, Blanche Kurtz, from selling or encumbering the crop of oranges grown on their twenty-acre ranch in Fullerton. The complaint was sworn to by Jacob Stern. He alleges that on April 16, 1910, he sold this 20-acre ranch to E.Kurtz and his wife for the sum of $20,000; also 574 orange trees at a value of $601.50. In the agreement Kurtz and his wife were to pay $1000 down, on THE NEW CONGRESS The new census means a reappointment of the congressional districts of the country, with a considerable increase in the membership of that body, such membership being necessary in order that no state shall lose a representative. The ratio of population is 211,800 to one representative. Under the new apportionment the whole number of representatives will be increased from 391 to 433. The Pacific coast, having grown rapidly, will make notable gains in representation. California gains three, Oregon one, Washington two. Other important gains are in the more populous eastern states, New York gaining six, bringing her total to forty-three, and Pennsylvania four, bringing her total to thirty-six. These increases and other changes, while inevitable under the new condition, do not come about automatically. It will be necessary for congress to enact legislation upon the basis of the new population. Representative Crum packer, chairman of the house committee on census, has already introduced a measure along the lines above indicated, which will undoubtedly be accepted. SUNDAY CLOSING Three resolutions looking toward a general observance of the Sabbath day, both locally and over the state, were presented and adopted in many of the churches last Sunday. One of these resolutions petitions the city trustees to pass an ordinance requiring the closing of theaters, poolrooms and other places of amusement on Sunday, another favoring the closing of the local postoffice on Sunday and the third pledges support to the bill now before the state legislature known as the Sunday law. These resolutions were originally presented to the church federation council of Santa Ana some weeks ago, and were adopted. Copies were then given to the pastors of the various churches comprising the council for presentation to their members. Senator Estudillo has introduced a local-option bill in the senate, which provides that on petition of twenty-five per cent of the vote in any city, county or other designated district, an election must be called by the proper legal authorities to vote whether or not liquor licenses shall be issued. CALIFORNIA'S PROUD RANK An injunction has been issued in the superior court restraining E. Kurtz and his wife, Blanche Kurtz, from selling or encumbering the crop of oranges grown on their twenty-acre ranch in Fullerton. The complaint was sworn to by Jacob Stern: He alleges that on April 16, 1910, he sold this 20-acre ranch to E.Kurtz and his wife for the sum of $20,000; also 574 orange trees at a value of $601.50. In the agreement Kurtz and his wife were to pay $1000 down, on the signing of the contract, and $3,500 on or before the end of the second year, with the amount rising in proportion until it reached $4601.50 on or before the end of five years. In order that the principal and interest might be secure to Jacob Stern, Kurtz and his wife agreed to give the complainant a crop mortgage on all of their crops before they were removed or any part of them disposed of. That the Kurtzs have already disposed of a part of their crop of oranges for the season of 1910-11 for about $700, and that they did not have his consent to do so. He also alleges that the sum was appropriated to their own use, and that it was not applied to the payment of the interest nor towards the payment of principal, the interest being due Oct. 15, 1910. He also alleges that the defendants have refused to give him a crop mortgage on all of the crops, as they agreed to do. Mr. Stern asks that he be awarded $500 damages for not having possession of the land, $500 for rental that would have been received, and that he be given possession of the property. THE FUEGIANS. They Are Stunted and Misshapen as Well as Hideously Ugly. At the two extremes of the American continent dwell the most wretched races of beings—the Eskimos at the north and the Fueglians at the south. Of the two the Fueglians appear to be the lowest in the civilized scale, their general aspect being wretched and degraded. Their hideously ugly faces express the grossest stupidity, and their persons are both stunted and misshapen. The average height of the men does not exceed five feet two inches, that of the women four feet eight inches, and owing to their habit of standing in a stooping attitude they look even less than their actual height. But, although they are veritable pygmies in stature, yet their bodies are exceedingly large, and their general appearance is such as might result from tacking on to the trunk of a giant Senator Estudillo has introduced a local-option bill in the senate, which provides that on petition of twenty-five per cent of the vote in any city, county or other designated district, an election must be called by the proper legal authorities to vote whether or not liquor licenses shall be issued. CALIFORNIA'S PROUD RANK The complete census of population of all the states and territories is full of interest, but its most striking feature is the striking exhibit of the great growth of the extreme west of this country, including in that designation Oklahoma and the two Dakotas. The states which more than doubled their population are all there—Oklahoma, Idaho and Washington—while the percentages all run high. Utah with 34.9 per cent increase, is the only state in that section whose ratio of increase is not more than double the average of the United States. The banner state of the union for percentage of increase is Washington. Oklahoma's prodigious growth of 866,764 is a percentage of 109.7. It was the first reported of all the state populations and was believed to be unapproachable until Washington,unannounced until last Saturday, showed a gain of 622,997, which is less than Oklahoma, but its percentage of 120.4 easily leads all the rest. Another state which more than doubled its population in the last decade is Idaho, whose gain is 101.3. Its southern neighbor, Nevada, which has shown a losing or stationary population in the last three censuses, records an advance this year of 93.4 per cent and, though with its 81,875 people it is still at the foot of the list of states in point of population, the fact that it is growing holds out a hope for the future. The whole semi-arid region, of which Nevada is a typical and extreme exhibit, shows by Their hideously ugly faces express the grossest stupidity, and their persons are both stunted and misshapen. The average height of the men does not exceed five feet two inches, that of the women four feet eight inches, and owing to their habit of standing in a stooping attitude they look even less than their actual height. But, although they are veritable pygmies in stature, yet their bodies are exceedingly large, and their general appearance is such as might result from tacking on to the trunk of a giant the arms and legs of a child. Their color appears to be a copper bronze, but as nearly all are begrimed with smoke it is difficult to specify their precise hue. The very young children are light brown in color with the exception of the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, which are of a dirty yellow. The heads of the adults are covered with coarse black hair which falls in lank masses to the neck behind and on each side of the face, but is cut away from before the eyes. The forehead is low and retreating, the nose broad, flat and furnished with immense nostrils, and the mouth is very wide, with thick, protruding lips, the upper one being very much elongated. The eyes are small and placed somewhat obliquely, the iris is invariably black in color, and the white of the eye has a distinctly yellowish tinge. Moreover, owing apparently to the irritation produced by the smoke of the fires over which they are so constantly crouching, they are very generally blear eyed. The teeth, although very much discolored, are, as a rule, regular and sound. The men have naturally only a few black bristles scattered over the upper lip and chin. These, however, are carefully extracted from time to time by means of two mussel shells, and very frequently the hair of the eyebrows is removed by a similar process. The males appear to pay no attention whatever to the dressing of their hair, but the women are somewhat more particular and may frequently be seen employing in its arrangement the toothed jaw of a porpoise in lieu of a comb. — St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Thursday, January 26 DON'T FORGET THE Hurry Out Clearance Sale Only a Few Days More Extra Special Hurry Out Prices on Double Breasted Suits, values up to $25.00 HURRY OUT PRICE, $7.85 All other Suits and Overcoats at Hurry Out Prices. All Dress Trousers at half price. 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Center St. 132 TELEPHONES Pacific 2103 LLERTON of rainfall in this im-ty, as kept by Joseph during the last 2 years nt year to date, is as 9, 9.04 inches; 1909-10 1910-11 3.67 inches. graphy will soon be a at the Fullerton union Poles are now up and on the top of the polyg, and the rest of the being installed inside. Daniels of the science will be the teacher. The be in working order time. earloads of oranges east from this station Spanish Kitchen A. MORALES & DELL RAMERIZ, Prop'rs Spanish Dishes in Any Style We are now located in our new room in the Spoerl Building, on West Center street, where we will be pleased to welcome old and new customers. Short orders filled at any time. Separate Tables for Ladies. SPOERL BLOCK, ANAHEIM, CAL. The Anaheim Gazette Prints all the Local News, and Costs Only $1.50 Per Year. The Anaheim Gazette Prints all the Local News, and Costs Only $1.50 Per Year. Theodore Roberts THE JEWELER Begs to announce the opening of his new store at 113 E. 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