anaheim-gazette 1913-12-25

CITRUS CROP A BUMPER ONE THIS YEAR 2,300 CARS IS ESTIMATE OF ORANGE COUNTY'S CROP THE COMING SEASON MORE THAN 40,000 CARS EXPECTED TO BE GATHERED FROM THE STATE'S ORCHARDS With the $2,000,000 1913 citrus fruit crop practically just disposed of the citrus groves of Orange county stand to duplicate, if not exceed, that amount in the 1914 season. The Orange County Fruit Exchange handles about 75 per cent of the output, and the estimate by the exchange of this year's crop is 550 carloads of navels, 900 Valencias, 70 sweets and miscellaneous and 300 lemons. This makes a total of 1,820 carloads of citrus fruit. This number, with the production of growers outside the organization, will make the total shipment about 2,300 carloads. The value of the total citrus crop in the county will exceed $3,000,000. "The Orange County Fruit Exchange has made no particular effort to get fruit on the Christmas market," said D. Eyman Huff, manager of the exchange. "Orange county has gained a high reputation for quality fruit, and we propose to guard that reputation. We have shipped only seven cars of navels and they were of fruit that was ripe and ready for market. We have not forced the fruit to get it ready for the holiday trade." "Barring unfavorable weather conditions, the Orange county orange crop will be of superior quality and the size this season. In several sections the lemon growers did a bit of smudging to protect their crop, as lemons are more easily affected by the frost than oranges, but most of the firing that has been done in the groves has been done because of the desire of the growers to try their new heaters out. It is estimated that at the present time there are fully 2,000,000 heaters in the groves of Southern California, valued at approximately $1,000,000. This is more than twice the number available last year, and in all sections the growers have gone to considerable expense in securing a large oil supply. While few connected with the citrus growing industry predict a repetition of the destructive frosts such as visited some sections for the first time last year, yet it was thought advisable to insure a full crop by taking the proper precautions. It is now declared that with the frost-prevention apparatus now installed, and the quick and elaborate means of warning the fruit growers of any drop in temperature, there can be but little loss this year, regardless of what the weather conditions may be. At the present time the lemon prices are considerably below the figure prevailing at this time a year ago. This is largely due to the heavy importation of lemons. Mr. Powell stated that the figures collected by him while he was in the East show that there are now 132,000 boxes of foreign lemons in the market over the amount imported at this time last season. SUPERVISORS' MILL GRINDS OUT BUSINESS List of Items Considered by Board at Tuesday's Meeting Santa Ana, Cal., Dec. 16, 1913. The board met pursuant to adjournment. All members and the clerk present. Demands on the County of Orange has made no particular effort to get fruit on the Christmas market," said D. Eyman Huff, manager of the exchange. "Orange county has gained a high reputation for quality fruit, and we propose to guard that reputation. We have shipped only seven cars of navels and they were of fruit that was ripe and ready for market. We have not forced the fruit to get it ready for the holiday trade. "Barring unfavorable weather conditions, the Orange county orange crop will be of superior quality and the size of the fruit promises to be larger than last year. Our growers are giving more attention to fertilization and irrigation than ever before and the adoption of more intelligent and effective methods is having its effect." Latest reports from every section of the Southern California citrus belt, where the golden crop is rapidly maturing, indicate that with continued favorable growing conditions a total output second only to the bumper season of 1910-11, will bring the growers a return of upward of $30,000,000. G. Harold Powell, general manager of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, returned from a tour of the Eastern States, touching the various selling agencies of the exchange, and reports that while the prices prevailing are a trifle lower than for the corresponding period in previous years, due to a rush of a large Florida crop to the market, the popularity of California oranges was never more apparent. "The California Fruit Growers' Exchange," said he, "has just started a national advertising campaign throughout all sections of the United States, which will go a long way toward increasing the demand for California fruit and bring a return to the grower as large as the general condition of the country and of the markets will warrant." The official estimate made by the officials of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange on the first of October, based on figures submitted by the various packing associations affiliated with the exchange, placed the probable size of the 1913-14 crop of oranges at from 38,000 to 40,000 cars, which figure was to be increased should the growing conditions remain favorable. There will be no other official estimate made until after the first of the year, when the heavy picking beings. Mr. Powell stated that there is no reason at the present time to undervalue the estimate. While reports from some sections are to the effect that there will be only a portion of a normal crop this year, other sections send word that the trees are drooping with SUPERVISORS’ MILL GRINDS OUT BUSINESS List of Items Considered by Board at Tuesday's Meeting Santa Ana, Cal., Dec. 16, 1913. The board met pursuant to adjournment. All members and the clerk present. Demands on the County of Orange on the hospital and highway improvement funds were allowed as read. The resignation of H. F. Rodgers as director of division No. 3, Delhi drainage district was accepted. M. Babylon was appointed director of division No. 3, Delhi drainage district to succeed H. F. Rodgers, resigned, and for the unexpired term. A request was received from the Associated Chambers of Commerce regarding a grade between Fullerton and La Habra, and the matter was deferred to December 23, 1913, at 2 P. M. Roy K. Bishop was appointed county horticultural commissioner for the term of four years. The county surveyor was given permission to purchase a two-section filing case for his office. Ordinance No. 103 was adopted, regulating the business of fumigating and spraying trees, plants, etc. The tax collector was given permission to purchase two second-hand comptometers for his office. The application of A. S. Bradford for a franchise to lay water pipe line along streets of Placentia was read and the clerk was directed to advertise said franchise for sale on January 20, 1914, at 11 A. M. An easement from the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for a grade crossing at Tustin Junction was accepted. Deeds were accepted for right of way for roads from Graham Loftus Oil Co. and the Los Alamitos Sugar Co. The bid of Fairbanks, Morse & Co. for furnishing the county with one 20 h.p. boiler for $1,325.00 was accepted. The county assessor was given permission to purchase 11 assessment rolls for the year 1914. Blds were received for the improvement of section 5, Riverside road, and taken under advisement until December 23, 1913, at 2 P. M. The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for oil for finishing the road surface on roads in Orange county highway system, bids to be opened January 7, 1914, at 2 P. M. The contract and bonds for the improvement of section 2, Newport at from 38,000 to 40,000 cars, which figure was to be increased should the growing conditions remain favorable. There will be no other official estimate made until after the first of the year, when the heavy picking beings. Mr. Powell stated that there is no reason at the present time to undervalue the estimate. While reports from some sections are to the effect that there will be only a portion of a normal crop this year, other sections send word that the trees are drooping with the golden harvest, and that the corp will break all records. It is probable that, if not in total quantity, this season's crop will make a new mark in quality. Never have the oranges been of better appearance, aroma, color, flavor and texture. As the season advances the fruit is sizing well. The general growing conditions, the sunshine by day, warm rains, and cold but frostless nights, have been ideal to bring out the best of product. In the season of 1910-11 the record crop of 46,000 cars was handled. In 1908 the figure was a few hundred over 40,000, and in 1911-12 about 40,000 cars were shipped. The orange crop of Central California, which is now mostly harvested, and about half of which has been shipped to the eastern markets, has broken all previous records. The figures procured by Mr. Powell placed the amount of the crop at between 4,500 and 4,800 cars, of which from 4,100 to 4,200 were navels. The Southern California lemon crop at the present time is estimated at from 4,000 to 4,500 cars. There has been no damage whatever done to the groves by frost thus far mission to purchase 11 assessment rolls for the year 1914. Bids were received for the improvement of section 5, Riverside road, and taken under advisement until December 23, 1913, at 2 P.M. The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for oil for finishing the road surface on roads in Orange county highway system, bids to be opened January 7, 1914, at 2 P.M. The contract and bonds for the improvement of section 2, Newport Beach road, were approved. The map of Fairview addition to Huntington Beach, section 1, was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. The auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $300 on the current expense fund for the support of the day nursery. The auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $100 on the current expense fund in favor of Mrs. Otto Summers, for care of triplets. The board adjourned to December 23, 1913, at 2 P.M. W. B. WILLIAMS, Clerk. TRIPLETS WORTH MONEY Triplets in Orange county are valued at $33.33 per child, according to the county supervisors. When Mrs. Otto H. Summers presented her husband with triplets the family not only received the congratulations of friends, but also a check for $100 from the county supervisors. "The county board," said Supervisor Leck, "as an encouragement to large families has also voted a standing offer of $100 to every family of triplets in the county." FEDERAL POWER SUPREME SAYS THE COURT U. S. COURT OF APPEAL RULES THAT SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE HAS JURISDICTION POWER COMPANIES CANNOT SECURE RIGHT OF WAY WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH RULES The contention of the government that power companies can not secure rights of way across national forests without complying with the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture has been completely sustained, according to the officers of the forest service, by the opinion of the circuit court of appeals filed on November 14 in the case of the United States versus the Utah Power & Light Company. In its decision, the court announces that congress has assumed complete control of the water-power question, so far as the public lands are affected, and that a state in the exercise of its sovereign authority can not interfere with or transcend this constitutional power of congress. Since December 15, 1900, the Utah Power & Light Company has operated its hydro-electric power works on certain public lands in the state of Utah, now forming a part of the Cache national forest. The federal government sought to enjoin the occupancy of these lands until the company should comply with the provisions of the act of May 14, 1896. This act empowered the government to permit the use of, or rights of way upon, public lands and national forests, for the purpose of generating, manufacturing, and distributing electric energy. The power company, on the other hand, alleged which transcends the constitutional power of the congress, is a somewhat startling one." Shorn of its legal phraseology, the court's decision may be summed up as follows: That the constitution provides that congress has the power to dispose of and regulate the use of the territory belonging to the United States, and that the people of Utah, in forming their constitution and state government, forever disclaimed all right and title to the public lands within their state until these have been disposed of by the government. The terms of this provision were later made a part of the constitution of the state of Utah, and the federal government, therefore, was secured in the full control of the public lands within the state, not only by the federal constitution but by that of the state itself. Moreover, the act of May 14, 1896, which specifically provides for federal regulation of electric power on government lands, was passed before the Utah Power & Light Company claimed any rights under the act of 1866. Therefore, since the power company has not availed itself of the provisions of the later statute which provides for a permit, "its rights, if any, are subordinate to those of the government." SCHOOL BANKS BEING INSTITUTED San Jose Superintendent Establishing a New Stunt Five thousand letters have been sent out by Alexander Sheriffs, city superintendent of schools, to the parents of students in San Jose city schools explaining the new system of banking being conducted by the San Jose high school bank and its grammar school branches and urging that the parents encourage their children to make deposits in the bank, says the Christian Science Monitor. Parents are asked to give their chil- its hydro-electric power works on certain public lands in the state of Utah, now forming a part of the Cache national forest. The federal government sought to enjoin the occupancy of these lands until the company should comply with the provisions of the act of May 14, 1896. This act empowered the government to permit the use of, or rights of way upon, public lands and national forests, for the purpose of generating, manufacturing, and distributing electric energy. The power company, on the other hand, alleged that its rights were secured and protected by the act of July 26, 1866, now section 2339 of the revised statutes. The decision of the court is that the later act repeals that of 1866, insofar as it related to the subject of electric power and that the company must acquire its rights of way in accordance with the provisions of the later act. It was contended by the company that it was protected in its tenure by the laws of the state of Utah. On this point the court says: "The proposition that absolute and perpetual rights in the public lands may be acquired for private gain by mere appropriation, without purchase or compensation, and in the exercise of a state sovereignty Five thousand letters have been sent out by Alexander Sheriffs, city superintendent of schools, to the parents of students in San Jose city schools explaining the new system of banking being conducted by the San Jose high school bank and its grammar school branches and urging that the parents encourage their children to make deposits in the bank, says the Christian Science Monitor. Parents are asked to give their children housework or chores to do for which they be paid a few cents weekly, and to recommend that they deposit their money in the school banks. Systematic saving habits will be formed which will prove valuable to the children in their later life. The school banking system affords every modern banking opportunity. Herbert Dyer and Charles Heriford, charged with a serious crime against Dyer's step-daughter, will have their preliminary examination on December 29. Dyer, with Frank Machleib and W. A. Webb as sureties, gave $5,000 bond. Heriford is in jail. DICKEL'S Come in and see the fine line of HOLIDAY GOODS on display at DICKEL'S Fancy Crockery Glassware F. C. SPENCER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Notary Public Odd Fellows' Block, Center Street Anaheim, Cal. J. JANSS, M.D. Physician & Surgeon 523 W. Center St., Anaheim Office Hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 P.M. Both Phones Phones, Pacific 232 Home 1401 DR. JOHN H. 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Surplus and Undivided Profits, $80,000 Resources over $800,000.00 Officers JOHN HARTUNG, Pres. FRANK SHANLEY FRANK SHANLEY, V. P. A. S. BRADFORD A. S. BRADFORD, V. P. JOHN HARTUNG EDGAR J. HARTUNG SAMUEL KRAEMER EDGAR J. HARTUNG, Cashier We offer every facility consistent with Sound and Conservative Banking 4 PER CENT PAID ON TIME CERTIFICATES ANAHEIM SANITARIUM 118 N. Claudina Street This institution is open to all reputable physicians, and every courtesy is accorded them. No contagious diseases accepted. Medical and Surgical Staff: H. A. JOHNSTON, M. D. J. L. BEEBE, M. D. GEO. C. CLARK, M. D. W. W. DAVIS, M. D. Offices at Sanitarium. Hours: 7-4 P.M. Phones: Pacific 200; Home 221. MARSHALL E. BEEBE, BUSINESS MANAGER St. Joseph's Academy ANAHEIM, CA GEO. C. CLARK, M. D. Offices at Sanitarium. Hours: 7-4 P.M. Phones: Pacific 200; Home 221. MARSHALL E. BEEBE, BUSINESS MANAGER St. Joseph's Academy ANAHEIM, CAL. 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