anaheim-gazette 1912-06-27

IOWA EDITOR HAS MORE TO SAY ABOUT US CHAS. J. ADAMS OF REINBECK, IOWA, LAUDS STATE'S RESOURCES ALSO TELLS OF PLEASURES ENJOYED BY CITIZENS AND TOURISTS In the last issue of the Gazette there appeared in detail an account of the observations of Editor Chas. J. Adams, of the Reinbeck (Iowa) Courier, who recently spent some time in this locality, being a guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Hansen during his sojourn in Anaheim. This week there is another installment of Bro. Adams' observations given below. He had much to say in his letter, but we use only that part which pertains to his opinion of the immediate locality as to its resources and pleasures, beauties and prospects. The excerpts from his last letter to his home paper follows: "There was nothing that attracted our attention more during our visit to the various California cities than the handsome homes, the well-kept lawns, the beautiful flowers and the magnificent palm trees which are seen every where. If there was nothing more to make California attractive to a tourist these would be sufficient to make one feel that it was worth all it cost to pay a visit to the coast state. But there are other at- RAILWAY MEN'S WAGES, AND COST OF LIVING The Bureau of Railway Economics has completed the second of its comparative studies of railway conditions in the United States and the principal countries of Europe. This relates to the wages paid railway employees and the cost of living, and is based on the latest years for which comparative data are available. The average daily compensation of railway employees of all classes for the year 1910 was in the United States, $2.23; in the United Kingdom, $1.05; excluding supplementary allowances negligibly affecting the average, it was in Prussia-Hesse 81 cents, and in Austria 89 cents. The lowest paid railway employee in the United States, the ordinary trackman, receives a greater compensation than many of the railway employees of France, even those of higher grades and with responsible duties. The compensation of railway employees is from two to three times as high in the United States as in Italy. A recent report of the English Board of Trade on railway wages shows that the average weekly pay of enginemen in the United Kingdom in 1907 was $11.17; of firemen, $6.67. In the same year enginemen on American railways received an average weekly compensation of $25.80, counting six days to the week, and firemen $15.24. Recent returns make it clear that in 1912 enginemen and firemen in the United States are compensated at rates of pay for specific runs that are two, three and four times as high as the corresponding rates on representative English railways. The annual compensation of enginemen in the United States, as reported by two representative railway companies, now ranges from $1100 in U. S. CAL SURVEY ECONOMIC WEALTH OF THE PEOPLE TWO AND AACRES OF LAND FROM P The classification wealth of the people steadily carried out States Geological years ago the land was created as vision of the South duties were on classification sources of the time the duties collate and digitization relating available in the former and curating particular petroleum, waterer resources, and such lands. There has so increase it has now been a branch of the number of schools. During May nearly two and a half lands which from public eaves, 126,751 coal land, with 019, and 15,744 as coal lands There were also land 2,221,749 withdrawals made in Colorado lands that having classified "There was nothing that attracted our attention more during our visit to the various California cities than the handsome homes, the well-kept lawns, the beautiful flowers and the magnificent palm trees which are seen every where. If there was nothing more to make California attractive to a tourist these would be sufficient to make one feel that it was worth all it cost to pay a visit to the coast state. But there are other attractions and many of them, not the least of which is the good roads of which the state abounds. It matters not what direction one travels the roads are always good. One thing more than anything else is responsible for the excellent roads in California and that is the automobile. The state stands second in the number of automobiles, New York we believe being first in number of autos, and the money realized from the licenses is largely spent on the roads. The soil is peculiarly adapted for building good roads and they are kept well sprinkled with crude oil, which is one of the large products of the state, and this eliminates the dust and at the same time preserves the roads which are almost like asphalt pavements in Iowa cities. When one takes in considreation the fact that they use their autos here twelve months in the year for business or pleasure it is no wonder that they have good roads. And these roads when once built are not liable to damage from freezing of the ground as would be the case in Iowa. "Fish are one of the main articles of diet on every bill of fare on the coast and such fish we never ate before. There is surely a pleasing difference between such fish as one gets along the coast and those we get at home. "There are in every coast city clubs of which one of the requisites to make one eligible to membership, they have to catch with pole and line and land without assistance a fish weighing not less than fifty pounds. It is needless to say the membership is these clubs is somewhat limited although they do catch fish weighing that number of pounds and more." SCOUTS NOT TO PARADE The leaders of the Boy Scouts of America do not wish the scouts to participate in street parades or weekly compensation of $25.80, counting six days to the week, and firemen $15.24. Recent returns make it clear that in 1912 enginemen and firemen in the United States are compensated at rates of pay for specific runs that are two, three and four times as high as the corresponding rates on representative English railways. The annual compensation of enginemen in the United States, as reported by two representative railway companies, now ranges from $1100 in switching service to over $2800 in passenger service, and of firemen from $700 in switching service to over $1,700 in passenger service. For Continental Europe official returns in requisite detail are not available for a later year than 1908. The salaries and allowances of the typical engineman in Germany amounted for that year to $646.88, in Austria to $870.80; of a fireman in Germany to $424.59, in Austria to $532.03. The annual compensation of enginemen on two of the principal railways of France ranged in 1908 from $505.66 to $906.91, and of fireman from $324.24 to $595.98. In Italy enginemen received in 1908, salary and allowances included, from $581.10, to $812.70 a year; firemen, from $330.30 to $475.05 a year. In these Continental countries the maximum compensation is received only after many years of service. The average annual compensation of enginemen in the United States in 1908, on an estimated basis of 300 days' service, was $1335; of firemen $792. In this country the rate of compensation to these employees does not depend on length of service. The rental of a three or four room house or flat is almost as high in Berlin, Paris, or London as throughout the United States, but in England and on the Continent it generally runs from thirty dollars to ninety dollars a year less. The quantity of food and fuel estimated by the board of trade of England as the standard consumption of a typical workingman's family costs in the United States 17.8 per cent more than in France or in Germany; 35.3 per cent more than in Belgium, and 38 per cent more than in the United Kingdom. It is well within the truth to estimate in a broad and general way that while the cost of living of a railway employee in the United States is less than fifty per cent higher than that of a corresponding employee in the United Kingdom or on the Continent, his compensation av- SCOUTS NOT TO PARADE The leaders of the Boy Scouts of America do not wish the scouts to participate in street parades or demonstrations of other organizations. James E. West, Chief Scout Executive of the organization has sent out a bulletin to the scoutmasters pointing out that it is unwise for the boys to participate in such demonstrations. He writes: "Parades by Boy Scouts, for show or self-glory, should not be encouraged. Even in connection with patriotic celebrations such as Decoration Day and the Fourth of July, it might be more helpful to have troops of scouts organize to render practical service by furnishing the marchers with water, or having the Scouts organize for first aid work rather than to march in the parade itself. The scouts of old rarely made a show of themselves. If you try some such plan in connection with the local celebration on Decoration Day this year, you will find that it will make a favorable impression upon the community." Manager—Yes, we need a man; its in our packing department. Had any experience? Applicant—I've taken a few lessons in boxing, sir. "I guess that doctor knows his business all right." "Why?" "He looked me up in Bradstreet before he prescribed." United States 17.8 per cent more than in France or in Germany; 35.3 per cent more than in Belgium, and 38 per cent more than in the United Kingdom. It is well within the truth to estimate in a broad and general way that while the cost of living of a railway employee in the United States is less than fifty per cent higher than that of a corresponding employee in the United Kingdom or on the Continent, his compensation averages over twice as great. RATHER ANCIENT At La Coruna, in northern Spain, may be seen a fire tower which is, with the exception of the ruins of the Roman lighthouse at Dover, the oldest of all existing structures of this kind. The exact date of the erection of this tower is unknown. According to an ancient tradition it is accredited to Hercules, whence its name Torre de Hercules. Others say that Phoenicians, who had established several colonies in Spain, had erected this light tower for their northland cruises. However, judging from the inscription, it is more probable that the Roman Emperor Trajan (98 or 117 A.D.) erected this structure. The inscription also mentions the name of Servius Supus of Lusitania as the architect. The tower is built of ashlars and is nine metres square and forty metres in height. It has six separate stories, which can only be reached by a circular staircase around the exterior of the tower. The lighthouse was restored in 1684, but at the end of the eighteenth century was again in ruins. In 1797 it was rebuilt by the Spanish government, and still sends forth its beams. U.S. CLASSIFIES ITS NATURAL RESOURCES ECONOMIC WORK OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY INCREASES IN VOLUME TWO AND A HALF MILLION ACRES OF LAND WITHDRAWN FROM PUBLIC ENTRY The classification of the mineral wealth of the public domain is being steadily carried forward by the United States Geological Survey. Three years ago the land classification board was created as a section or small division of the Survey, whose particular duties were defined as embodying classification of the economic resources of the public lands. At that time the duties of the board were to collate and digest the scientific information relating to the public lands available in the Survey, from both former and current investigations, relating particularly to coal, phosphate, petroleum, water-power sites, and other resources, and to classify and value such lands. The work of the board has so increased and multiplied that it has now been accorded the rank of a branch of the Survey, employing a number of scientists and many clerks. During May the Survey classified nearly two and one-half million acres of lands which had been withdrawn from public entry as coal lands. Of these, 126,751 acres were appraised as coal land, with a valuation of $3,045,019, and 15,742 acres were classified as coal lands but the prices not fixed. There were also classified as non-coal land 2,221,749 acres. New coal-land withdrawals of 23,003 acres were also made in Colorado, and restorations of lands that had been withdrawn pending classification were made to the Colorado River Overflows Banks. Settlers Driven from Homes by Onrush of Rising Waters The Colorado river flood situation assumed graver aspects this week upon the receipt of revised government estimate that the crest of the swollen waters was due June 26, when 31 feet are expected to be registered at Yuma, Arizona. Great damage has already been wrought and more is expected. Leeves near Ehrenberg are reported to have gone out with great loss, and near Searchlight, Nevada, the buildings of the Riverside ranch company are reported under water. The condition of the raging Colorado between Needles and Yuma indicates that the town of Blythe is in danger of being completely carried away. The residents are fleeing to higher ground, carrying what belongings they can in their hasty departure. The town is practically surrounded and the settlers fear their homes," built up after great hardship, are doomed. Opposite Needles the levee has given way in places, permitting the waters to spread over a great area and totally devastating crops in the path. Several thousand feet of concrete wall erected at great expense by the government is undermined and threatens to fall into the river. The river is now at the highest stage in its history. The Palo Verde lands and adjacent territory are covered to a depth of four or five feet. Hundreds of families have been forced to abandon their homes hastily and seek safety in flight. The misery of the refugees is increased by the appearance of thousands of rattlesnakes and other reptiles on the higher grounds to which During May the Survey classified nearly two and one-half million acres of lands which had been withdrawn from public entry as coal lands. Of these, 126,751 acres were appraised as coal land, with a valuation of $3,045,019, and 15,742 acres were classified as coal lands but the prices not fixed. There were also classified as non-coal land 2,221,749 acres. New coal-land withdrawals of 23,003 acres were also made in Colorado, and restorations of lands that had been withdrawn pending classification were made to the extent of 107,319 acres in Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The withdrawal of 597,591 acres of land in Wyoming, supposed to be underlain with phosphate rock, was also made on the basis of geologic investigations. Power-site reserves were also created in Oregon and Washington to the extent of 2,362 acres, and public water reserves were created in Utah, covering 440 acres. The total area of coal land which has been classified and valued in individual 40-acre tracts by the land board of the Survey since its organization has been 16,174,200 acres, valued at $721,856,656. The price at which this land would be subject to sale today had not this classification and valuation been done—the minimum valuation under the coal-land law—would be $275,673,800, the difference in favor of the Government under the present policy being therefore $446,172,856. The land board has also classified as non-coal land more than 52,000,000 acres, and has made new coal-land withdrawals, based on geologic evidence, of 68,962,497 acres. Oil lands have been withdrawn to the extent of 4,774,182 acres, phosphate lands over 3,000,000 acres, and power sites nearly 2,000,000 acres. HE'S AFTER BIG GAME Glen Martin Enters Air Races in Big Meet at Boston Thursday last Glenn L. Martin,the Santa Ana aviator who has gained quite a reputation among bird-men, left for the east with two brand new flying machines to enter contests with some of the top liners in the flying game. The first big meet is in Boston, commencing about July 4th and lasting for five days. Roy Knabenshue telegraphed Martin there was $2500 guarantee money in the bank for Martin, and that there will be $20,000 up for competition. Miss Blanche Stuart Scott, who is under contract with Martin, will also fly in the meet. Martin may return home after the Boston meet or he may remain in the east until the big 1800 mile circuit race from Chicago in August. At Boston Martin will use his new by the government is undermined and threatens to fall into the river. The river is now at the highest stage in its history. The Palo Verde lands and adjacent territory are covered to a depth of four or five feet. Hundreds of families have been forced to abandon their homes hastily and seek safety in flight. The misery of the refugees is increased by the appearance of thousands of rattlesnakes and other reptiles on the higher grounds to which the families have fled. These poisonous reptiles, driven out as were the ranchers, are fighting the people for the possession of knolls of vantage to escape the raging waters. NEEDS MORE MONEY Southern Counties Gas Company Wants to Issue Bonds The Southern Counties Gas Company petitioned the Railroad Commission for authority to issue bonds to the amount of $443,000. They are the unsold portion of an issue of $1,000,000 dated April 1, 1911. The bonds carry six per cent and are to be sold at a price not less than 90. The Southern Counties Gas Company operates gas plants and distributing centers at Glendora, Azusa, Covina, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, South Santa Anita, El Monte, Whittier, Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange and Santa Ana. It proposes to extend its field of operations and to purchase from the Southern California Edison Company for the price of $400,000 the gas plant and distributing system in Pomona and the pipe line and distributing systems in and adjacent to the towns of Claremont, Lordsburg, and San Dimas. The company seeks permission o use the proceeds of its bond sale for the purchase of these properties. MODERN EQUIPMENT The town of Orange is somewhat "chesty" over the fact that they have just installed a $5100 automobile fire wagon, which places them in the position of being the only town in the county with a motor fire fighter and of being one of the very few towns in the state to have one. Upon the installation of the new equipment a complement of eighteen men, including the department men, city officials, and a representative of the firm manufacturing the machine, loaded up and drove over to the county seat where they made quite commencing about July 4th and lasting for five days. Roy Knabenshue telegraphed Martin there was $2500 guarantee money in the bank for Martin, and that there will be $20,000 up for competition. Miss Blanche Stuart Scott, who is under contract with Martin, will also fly in the meet. Martin may return home after the Boston meet or he may remain in the east until the big 1800 mile circuit race from Chicago in August. At Boston Martin will use his new headless biplane, which he has just completed at Griffith Aviation Park, and which has proved to be a great machine. Martin is immensely pleased with it and has made several elegant flights in it. Martin is abandoning the factory at Griffith Aviation Park, temporarily at least. When he returns from the east he will take up permanent factory and flying school quarters somewhere in Southern California, probably either in Santa Ana or Los Angeles. RUSHING WORK ON HIGHWAY Survey work for the big state highway is being pushed forward at the rate of one mile per day. Four crews are now at work on the portion of the line between Bakersfield and Fresno, two of the crews being at present engaged in the engineering work in the neighborhood of Tulare. Construction of the road through that district will present few difficulties as the land is almost flat for several miles north and south of the Tulare townsite. The Politician—What is the next can people? The Voter—They have question to bring before the Ameri- Last week Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mueller of Orange celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. A splendid reception was given them in honor of the event at the beautiful home on Fairhaven avenue, Orange, to which more than 200 friends and acquaintances were invited. A beautiful collection of gifts were bestowed upon the couple, all of them in keeping with the atmosphere of the silver wedding celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller were married in Humboldt, Kans., in 1887 and came to Orange on their wedding trip. They were so impressed with the beauties of the climate that they decided to make their home there and have since been residents of the place. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANAHEIM United States Depository for the Postal Savings System $50,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $52,000 Resources over $700,000.00 Officers: ARTUNG, Pres. SHANLEY, V. P. BADFORD, V. P. H. HARTUNG, TORM, Asst. Cashier EDGAR. J. HARTUNG Cashier Directors: FRANK SHANLEY A. S. BRADFORD JOHN HARTUNG SAMUEL KRAEMER EDGAR. J. HARTUNG Cashier Every facility consistent with Sound and Conservative Banking 4 PER CENT PAID ON TIME CERTIFICATES. Fry Wallop's Best Flour Table of hard and soft blended wheat. A coupon in each sack. Save the coupons and get some of that Beautiful Table Silverware Free. You are a lover of good Coffee call and look over our line have Stoll's, Oriental Blend, Mernado, and Hill Brothers Coffee. You can get it to suit your taste. J. W. 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