anaheim-gazette 1912-05-30

BIRDS' FOOD HABITS Examination Making to Determine Which Are Useful to Farmers [Contributed to the Gazette.] While by far the great majority of birds are of decided economic value, on the other hand a few are destructive throughout the year, and still others are injurious at certain seasons. These are the ones concerning which more definite knowledge is needed. The study of the food habits of birds, carried on by the Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture, has been of inestimable value in determining those birds which are useful and of those which are harmful. To be of greatest value, however, this work must be supplemented by special work in the different states, and this is what is now being done in California. In January of last year, H. C. Bryant of the university of California was appointed by the state fish an' game commission to carry on this special work. Careful study will be made during two years, of the food habits of certain birds which are now on the protected list, but whose economic value has been questioned in certain sections of the state. The birds which will receive special study are the meadowlark, blackbird, and robin, while the horned lark, road runner, and mourning dove will also receive some attention. This investigation will be carried on in a thorough importance, and concerning this question Gifford Pinchot has said:—“Our greatest problem in connection with the conservation of our natural resources, is the preservation of the wild bird life of our country.” In order to realize how essential is conservation along this line, let us consider how it affects our daily lives, and the interests thus involved. Here we have a question of national importance, for the birds are one of the country's most valuable economic assets, because of the close relation which they bear to all forms of agriculture. As the foundation of the wealth of this country is in its agriculture, so the national prosperity must depend largely on the success of this industry. This has been proven again and again, for invariably with the failure of crops comes the cry of "hard times." So we can readily see that this question affects not merely the farmer, but the banker, manufacturer, and tradesman as well. In fact, it matters not what our daily work may be, we are all primarily dependent upon the success of agriculture. President Taft in an address on "Conservation of Soil" states that in 1911 there were 873,729,000 acres of farm land in the United States. Evidence shows that birds are used as feed for many species, including poultry and livestock. The study suggests that birds play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health. The advisory board engineering department ento this week, which dirt will soon be flying al construction of part highway system. The advisory board state highway commission for bids for the first 37.4 miles of adopted a resolution sale of $2,000,000 of state highway bond issue. The advertisement for the bonds, as well as be directed by State efforts. This is the first state highway bonds. $400,000 bonds was so latter part of last year. The first 37.4 miles way are divided into five follows: From Southco to Burlingame, 8.4 mile be 24 feet wide, with and sheet asphalt top; 2 from San Francisco to San Diego; from boundary of Mendocino Hopland, 13 miles, rounded one; 18 feet wide; 1 from San Francisco to the Oregon line; fern boundary of Madison county, to Califa, 15 mile be 15 feet wide, of oil of route 4, from Sacramento through the State; from Maryson's Crossing, in Yuba miles, road to be oil fish an' game commission to carry on this special work. Careful study will be made during two years, of the food habits of certain birds which are now on the protected list, but whose economic value has been questioned in certain sections of the state. The birds which will receive special study are the meadowlark, blackbird, and robin, while the horned lark, road runner, and mourning dove will also receive some attention. This investigation will be carried on in a thorough manner, by stomach analysis of birds taken throughout the year, by careful field study, and by consultation with farmers, so that the results should mean much to the agricultural interests of the State. The harm done by birds can usually be traced to one of the following reasons: (1) to an overabundance of some particular species of bird in a certain locality; (2) to the establishment of artificial conditions, as results when waste lands are placed under cultivation, thus removing the natural food supply of birds, when they turn to the new supply furnished by man; (3) to a failure of the natural food supply of the birds, when they feed largely on food not taken to any great extent under normal conditions; (4) to the location of crops in relation to the nesting sites of birds, as shown in the damage done by red-winged blackbirds in grain fields located near marshy lands, where these birds nest. In a state like California where natural conditions are continually changing, as immense tracts of land are being opened up for cultivation, it is especially important that the agriculturists have a definite knowledge of the relation which birds bear to both agriculture and horticulture in the State. In the series of articles from the California Fish and Game Commission, which are to follow this one, it will be the purpose to point out some of the ways in which the bird life of California is of value on the farm and in the orchard. CONSERVATION OF BIRD LIFE AND ITS IMPORTANCE We are living in an age when the question of conservation is one of vi- STATISTICS OF COUNTY State Board of Agriculture Gives Out Interesting Figures The importance of Orange county shows up conspicuously in the value of its products in the statistical report of the State Board of Agricult- says, show a falling off, but this was due to crop conditions, and not to acreage. The report notes that the cereal output is slowly on the decline, but this accounts for it: that orchards are now being planted on ground previously used in the growing of wheat boundary of Mendocino Hopland, 13 miles, roamed one, 18 feet wide from San Francisco to the Oregon line, fern boundary of Madison county, to Califa, 15 be 15 feet wide, of oil route 4, from Sacramento through the State; from Maryson's Crossing, in Yub miles, road to be oiled of route 3 from Sacramento the Oregon line, on tthe Sacramento river. SLEEPER WINS State Board Upholds Sing Railroad County Assessor Jam won a hard fight ma assessment of the Sam ing gardens east of the station in Santa Ana was carried to the Commission, and was with the result that in the matter was uplifted at issue or not the gardens are operative property of Operative property is state, and pays no taxes except a small er bonded indebtedne and city that existed amendment No. 1 we The gardens were cla er as non-operative p therefore it could be th though it belonged to instead of to a public ration; that is, pay o taxes in fall. Tax Agent Jewett contended that the gavative property. Sleepe the property is no mo her garden, for it for the Santa Fe railroa this state but in other Sleeper received new state railroad commissi won the contention commission officially the gardens are not erty. STOLE THEIR Fullerton High School Santa Anans Wit As the result of co acts of vandalism com pils of the Santa Anans STATISTICS OF COUNTY State Board of Agriculture Gives Out Interesting Figures The importance of Orange county shows up conspicuously in the value of its products in the statistical report of the State Board of Agriculture giving a summary of the production and resources of California. The total value of all property in Orange county in 1911 was $35,593,063, with an indebtedness of only $45,000. The population is 34,463. The summary shows that last year was one of general prosperity among producers of the state. The report is the most thorough ever prepared, the result of a new system of compiling statistics, and says: The figures here given are enough to show a generally healthy condition of the leading industries of the state, and that as a commonwealth we are advancing on safe lines to that greater destiny which we of the west look forward to with confidence born of past growth and admitted future possibilities. Attention is called to two new crops, rice in the Sacramento valley and cotton in the Imperial valley, both of which are showing satisfactory returns, and whose future is forecasted to be of great promise. The output of cotton jumped from 10,000 acres in 1910 to 12,000 acres in 1911. Rice increased from 100 acres in 1910 to 150 acres in 1911. The growers, according to the report, assert a profit of about $300 to the acre. The biggest increase in any one crop was in citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, pomolos, etc.) showing a gain of more than 13,000 carloads, or a return of 46,399 carloads in 1911, as against 33,143 carloads in 1910. Most deciduous fruits, the report pot. The report notes that the cereal output is slowly on the decline, but this accounts for it: that orchards are now being planted on ground previously used in the growing of wheat barley, oats, etc. Barley and wheat acreage has dropped but the acreage of oats and corn has increased. Hay has remained the same but potatoes show an increase of 2000 acres in acreage, while the potato crop for 1911 brought the growers $1,013,000 more than the crop of the previous year. The wine and brandy industry continues to show a healthy condition, and while the almond crop suffered a decrease, due to the weather conditions, the output of beet sugar increased to 3,015,456 bags in 1911, as against 2,894,934 bags in 1910. There has been an increase in poultry and the number of birds of all breeds in 1910, the last year given, 6,087,159, includes 974 ostriches. Significant figures are given in the irrigation statistics showing that the number of irrigated farms in California have increased during the last decade from 25,675 to 39,352, while the acreage irrigated has increased during the same period from 1,446,-114 to 2,664,104. The length of all irrigation ditches in the state is 21,-129 miles, which have been built at a cost of $72,445,669. The returns of the lumber industry in California are given at $18,-265,539 per year, while the value of all minerals, including petroleum, for 1910 was $88,419,079. When seeking the best table wines, sweet wines, and champagne, seek no further than the Anaheim Winery, opposite West Anaheim S. P. de- HIGHWAY COMMISSION ACTIVE Two important steps were taken by the advisory board of the state engineering department at Sacramento this week, which mean that the dirt will soon be flying in the actual construction of parts of the state highway system. The advisory board authorized the state highway commission to advertise for bids for the construction of the first 37.4 miles of road and also adopted a resolution directing the sale of $2,000,000 of the $18,000,000 state highway bond issue. The advertisement for the sale of the bonds, as well as their sale, will be directed by State Treasurer Roberts. This is the first large sale of state highway bonds. A block of $400,000 bonds was sold during the latter part of last year. The first 37.4 miles of state highway are divided into four sections as follows: From South San Francisco to Burlingame, 8.4 miles, road to be 24 feet wide, with concrete base and sheet asphalt top; part of route 2 from San Francisco along the coast to San Diego; from the southern boundary of Mendocino county to Hopland, 13 miles, road to be a graded one, 18 feet wide, part of route 1 from San Francisco along the coast to the Oregon line, from the northern boundary of Madera, in Madera county, to Califa, 15 miles, road to be 15 feet wide, of oil macadam, part of route 4, from Sacramento to Los Angeles through the central part of the State; from Marysville to Morrison's Crossing, in Yuba county, nine miles, road to be oil macadam, part RETURNED FROM MEXICO Newspaper Correspondent Has Many Hair-Raising Experiences S. T. Boswell of Los Angeles was in town the first of this week on a trip combining business and pleasure. Mr. Boswell returned some time ago from Mexico where he spent six months as correspondent of a Los Angeles newspaper during the Madero revolution. He was in the City of Mexico with Gen. Otis when the latter received telegraphic advices of the dynamiting of his newspaper building October 1, 1910. Mr. Boswell was at the front with Madero's revoltos, and his articles of the insurrection were the brightest and most comprehensive sent out by any correspondent. Once while traveling alone on horseback, he was overtaken by a number of bandits, who relieved him of his notes and other personal belongings. He was taken to the American line and told never to set foot on Mexican soil again. He took a train, went to Nogales, and immediately proceeded south again. He showed himself to be in possession of the stuff which makes a good newspaper man. He went to the City of Mexico, and at the risk of his life went out among the insurrectors, telegraphing home accounts of many fights. He speaks in high terms of praise concerning both Diaz and Madero. While at the palace before Diaz's flight he enjoyed fine hospitality, and lived like a monarch. He learned to smoke cigarettes and drink mescal, and for a time had Diaz and his close SLEEPER WINS HIS CASE State Board Upholds Him In Assessing Railroad Property County Assessor James Sleeper has won a hard fight made against his assessment of the Santa Fe propagating gardens east of the Santa Fe station in Santa Ana. The matter was carried to the State Railroad Commission, and was there heard, with the result that Sleeper's stand in the matter was upheld. The question at issue was whether or not the gardens are a part of the operative property of the Santa Fe Operative property is taxed by the state, and pays no county or city taxes except a small amount to cover bonded indebtedness of county and city that existed at the time amendment No. 1 went into effect. The gardens were classed by Sleeper as non-operative property, and therefore it could be taxed exactly as though it belonged to an individual instead of to a public service corporation; that is, pay county and city taxes in full. Tax Agent Jewett of the Santa Fe contended that the gardens are operative property. Sleepper replied that the property is no more than any other garden, for it furnishes plants for the Santa Fe railroad not only in this state but in other states. Sleeper received notice from the state railroad commission that he had won the contention, and that the commission officially declared that the gardens are not operative property. STOLE THEIR CLOTHES Fullerton High School Team Charges Santa Anans With Theft As the result of certain alleged acts of vandalism committed by pupils of the Santa Ana high school boundary of Mendocino county to Hopland, 13 miles, road to be a graded one, 18 feet wide, part of route 1 from San Francisco along the coast to the Oregon line, from the northern boundary of Madera, in Madera county, to Califa, 15 miles, road to be 15 feet wide, of oil macadam, part of route 4, from Sacramento to Los Angeles through the central part of the State; from Marysville to Morrison's Crossing, in Yuba county, nine miles, road to be oil macadam, part of route 3 from Sacramento north to the Oregon line, on the east side of the Sacramento river. He went to the City of Mexico, and at the risk of his life went out among the insurrectos, telegraphing home accounts of many fights. He speaks in high terms of praise concerning both Diaz and Madero. While at the palace before Diaz's flight he enjoyed fine hospitality, and lived like a monarch. He learned to smoke cigarettes and drink mescal, and for a time had Diaz and his close officials going. Later he went to the front and encountered much privation. On his return to Los Angeles he was offered another assignment in Mexico, but refused it. He has gone in business for himself, and is now issuing a monthly publication called The Land and a Living. He has turned Booster, and his magazine is now in the front rank of boosters for the glorious climate of California and its manifold resources. PLACENTIA The new Stradley brick block is being rapidly constructed and the stores are to be ready for occupancy on June 1st, and are all rented. J. A. Poor will occupy the two stores to the east with his barbershop, pool room, laundry agency, cigarstand and real estate and insurance brokerage business. A portion will be sublet to A. E. Western, who conducts a first-class tailoring and clothes cleaning, pressing and mending establishment for both ladies and gentlemen. The second story will be divided into two rooms, 37x65 and 17x65. The larger room will be fitted up for public gatherings. The other room will be finished to suit tenant. The ladies of the Round Table formally opened their beautiful new club house with an entertainment and reception on Wednesday evening. The building was in gala attire with flowers, fern and palm and club colors. An address was given by Rev. F. Dowling. Carroll Shirley of Downey rendered a number of violin solos and Miss Vora Esmay sang several selections. Mrs. C. C. Chapman delightfully entertained the large audience with her reading "Sally Ann's Experience," and Miss Jessie Stafford of Los Angeles charmed all with her whistling. Mrs. J. A. Parkins, regarded as the "Mother of the Round Table Club," spoke of the origin of the club and made a few appropriate suggestions. Delicious punch, ice cream and cake were served. STOLE THEIR CLOTHES Fullerton High School Team Charges Santa Ana With Theft As the result of certain alleged acts of vandalism committed by pupils of the Santa Ana high school during the progress of the baseball game Saturday between Santa Ana and Fullerton for the championship of the county, Principal Bartlett of the Santa Ana high school has been sent a bill from Principal Brunton of Fullerton for $11.50 damages. The allegation of the principal of the Fullerton school is that while the game was in progress certain Santa Ana boys, whose names he refuses to disclose, broke into the lockers of the Fullerton boys in dressing rooms on the athletic field, and took clothes to the value named. What was done with them is not stated. Prof. Brunton said in a statement that the matter might be brought to the attention of the high school athletic league later, but that he was first awaiting to hear from Prof. Bartlett. It is further alleged by Prof. Brunton that after the conclusion of the game some of the Santa Ana boys engaged in rowdyism in the way of snatching the hats of spectators and that several of them followed a few of the Fullerton boys several miles in the effort to provoke a quarrel, but without success. Conkey's Stock Remedies are not foods, but medicine—a separate remedy for each disease—made by the same people that makes Conkey's Poultry Remedies. Sold on money back guarantee by H. H. Gardner Co., 114 N. Los Angeles St. Local and Los Angeles bottled beer at brewery prices. Rust's winery. Miss Vora Esmay sang several selections. Mrs. C. C. Chapman delightfully entertained the large audience with her reading "Sally Ann's Experience," and Miss Jessie Stafford of Los Angeles charmed all with her whistling. Mrs. J. A. Parkins, regarded as the "Mother of the Round Table Club," spoke of the origin of the club and made a few appropriate suggestions. Delicious punch, ice cream and cake were served. After the entertaining programme was rendered guests had the privilege of inspecting the $6000 club building—a credit to the ladies of Round Table and to the town. TULARE COUNTY REALTY DEAL Former Buena Park Man Figures in Transaction One of the largest land deals ever made in Visalia in recent years has just been consummated, being transfer of the 1920-acre Burrell ranch two and one-half miles northwest of Visalia from J. J. Vosburg of Los Angeles to S. O. Walker of Tulare, formerly of Buena Park, for a consideration of $192,000. The sale of this big ranch for an average of $100 an acre makes a new record in realty transactions in that section. As an indication of the rise in the value of real estate there it is stated that Vosburg purchased the Burrell ranch just about a year ago for $95,000, thus doubling his money. S. O. Walker, the new owner of the Burrell ranch, will form a syndicate of Tulare gentlemen to handle the same. The entire tract will be subdivided and placed on the market in forty-acre pieces. Several large ranches surrounding Visalia and held under one ownership have in the past retarded growth of that section. You can't afford to be without Conkey's Whote Diarrhoea Remedy. It is a positive relief from this disease which kills thousands of the chicks yearly. Price 50c. H. H. Gardner Co., 114 N. Los Angeles St. Electric Power Is The Because: Cost of installation is less; less floor space is required; friction and to a minimum; repair bills are obviated; bration is eliminated; there is no loss in no energy lost in getting started; always perfect. Southern California Anaheim Sanitary CORNER HERMINA & CHURCH The Most Modern Sanitarium Equipped for Electrical, Vibratory, Medical, Dietic, and Massage Treatments BOARD OF DIRECTORS S. KRAEMER, Pres. W. M. WICKETT, Vice-Pres. C. E. HOLCOMB, Sec'y-Treas. J. L. BEEBE H. A. JOHNSTON MISS T. S. SEGELHORST. MISS L. 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