anaheim-gazette 1914-02-26

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....$50 Cts. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. IMPORTANCE OF CANAL Few Americans are fully cognizant of the possible developments of both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States from the opening of the Panama canal. Most Americans have looked upon this as an opportunity to exchange United States products by cheap water highway. Manufacturers in New England are looking to see how they can broaden their trade on the Pacific, and consumers and distributors of foodstuffs are figuring to see if they can realize something in the way of cheaper food through the Panama canal from the "glorious climate of California." Few people—very few—have considered the importance to the United States, on both its eastern and western coasts, of the opening up of a new water route that in conjunction with the Suez canal makes a water highway around the world, passing just under the United States, where it has formerly gone around South America. New York and Boston are due north from the Panama canal. In fact, outside of New England, the Atlantic seacoast is west of Panama. The opening of the Panama canal is likely to revolutionize ocean transportation. The leading steamship companies are planning to belt the earth in the northern hemisphere; in fact, run circles around it both east and west just south of the United States. The Hamburg-American line—the biggest steamship company in the world—expects in 1915 to have its largest four passenger ships, outside of the Imperator type, running to Boston. Two of them were put on the Boston service in 1913 and the Amerika will be added in 1914, and the Victoria Luise in 1915. It is within the range of possibility that even the Imperator itself will in time be transferred to JAPANESE IN MEXICO The Japanese strength in Mexico is larger than is generally supposed. Soon after the treaty of Portsmouth 3,000 discharged Japanese soldiers came to Mexico to work on one railroad alone. It is estimated that there are now 9,000 Japanese permanently settled in Mexico—more than twice the number of the German colony. The New York Times calls attention to the fact that one large Mexican concession enjoyed by Japanese is an exclusive fishing jurisdiction with harbor rights along a 600-mile stretch on the western coast from Salina Cruz to north of Acapulco. The importance of this concession is indicated by the fact that Salina Cruz is the western terminus of the Tehuantepec railroad. "It was to prevent a somewhat similar concession, including Magdalena Bay in Lower California, where the American navy was formerly permitted to engage in target practice, that Senator Lodge, a year ago, pressed to adoption his resolution declaring the acquisition of harbor sites of strategic character by foreign nations in the western hemisphere a violation of the Monroe doctrine." The Japanese are persona grata among the lower classes in Mexico. There is such a similarity of appearance between these Orientals and the Mexican Indians as to sustain the contention of ethnologists that there is blood relationship between them. With both dressed in khaki it is almost impossible to distinguish them. "At the present time," says the New York Times, "handbills, pamphlets and four newspapers south of the Rio Grande, are in wide distribution from Guadalajara, broadsides, which are a popular substitute for San Luis Potosi and other cities throughout the masses. Under Democratic rule the masses are not likely to get enough of these bills to worry about. IT WILL BE SOME BALLOT The ballot for the 1914 election promises to be an exceedingly large one, for there will be constitutional amendments, bond issues and officials galore upon it. There will be twenty-three constitutional amendments passed by the last legislature for submission to the people, each of which must have The Hamburg-American line—the biggest steamship company in the world—expects in 1915 to have its largest four passenger ships, outside of the Imperator type, running to Boston. Two of them were put on the Boston service in 1913 and the Amerika will be added in 1914, and the Victoria Luise in 1915. It is within the range of possibility that even the Imperator itself will in time be transferred to Boston and both her captains, Rusez and Kier, have made themselves familiar with Boston harbor. The Hamburg-American line proposes to establish an around the world service via Panama and Suez. There is no reason why American ports may not in time be calling ports for this all the world around trade. The Fabre line, which has just opened to Providence, R. L., is reported as contemplating an around the world service through the Panama canal, calling at Pacific coast ports. The Blue Funnel line will institute a direct line from Europe through the Panama canal, up the Pacific coast, and around the world through Suez. Sixty-one ships are now being operated by this line and five huge craft are being built for circling the globe. These ships will run both east and west. Fifteen international steamship lines are already planning for the Panama canal route, and of these, 11 companies are building in the aggregate 60 big steamers of from 10,000 tons each upward for the Panama canal route. It is this trade, east and west, belting the world, that the United States should study and co-operate with. There is more trade and money in it than in any present possibilities arising from north and south lines of trade between the United States and South America on either the east or west coast. The reduction in our tariff and the new currency bill permitting the establishment of American banks in foreign countries, all conspire to the joining of American trade with the east and west commerce of the world which is so soon to encircle the northern hemisphere. REACTIONARIES A reactionary Republican is one who abides by the doctrine announced by Lincoln, Blaine, Garfield and McKinley. "Our heroes have saved the life of the nation with the sword. Now let us save its homes with the armor of protection," is his motto. A reactionary Republican is one who refuses to leave his party because here and there a member of his party may have misbehaved himself politically or socially. One hundred thousand reactionary Republicans in California listened with patience to the arrogant speeches of Hiram Johnson urging them to abandon their party and register as Progressives in order to help his conceited and demagogical self to remain in office—and then they went quietly and registered as Republicans. IT WILL BE SOME BALLOT The ballot for the 1914 election promises to be an exceedingly large one, for there will be constitutional amendments, bond issues and officials galore upon it. There will be twenty-three constitutional amendments passed by the last legislature for submission to the people, each of which must have its title printed in full on the ballot. There will be four referendum petitions, those of the red light abatement and injunction law, the blue sky law, non-sale of fish and game, and the water commission act. Initiative petitions will be six in number, those of the anti-prize fight, the prohibition measure, the eight-hour law, the requirement that voters at bond elections must possess property qualifications; and an amendment to the Torrens land act for the simplifications of real estate titles and transfers, and poll tax abolition. Besides that there will be a whole state ticket from the governorship down through the state offices. There will be eighty members of the Assembly to select and twenty for the Senate. Besides there will be school boards, members of the judiciary, and county officers under a non-partisan system who will also be voted on. For a good measure four bond issues will also be put up for action. WILL ATTEND COMING SAENGERFEST Concordia Society of This City Will Send Delegation of Singers Members of the Concordia Society are making preparations to attend the Saengerfest to be held in Los Angeles July 29, 30, 31 and August 1, at which 3,000 voices will be heard in chorus. Fully 3,000 singers from all over the United States and Canada will take part in the big saengerfest to be held in Los Angeles, July 29, 30 and 31 and August 1, according to Max Socha of the committee which has charge of the arrangements. This feast of music is to be held under the auspices of the Great Pacific Saengerbund, of which Dr. Max Magnus of San Francisco is president, and will be the first large meeting of the kind ever held on the Coast. Among the prizes to be competed for are cups presented by the Emperors of Austria and Germany. F. L. Richter is president of the saengerfest and is devoting all his experience gained while holding similar a position at the big Eastern saengerfests in making the arrangements. A feature of the preparations is the invitations which are being sent out. They are illuminated in gold after the manner of old parchments of the middle ages. The German used is that of the twelfth century and includes two verses written by Hans Sachs, the cobblestreet catten" that was there, and for a wily they had made a lie. This was a year ago have set out orange bare land in that vicinity within that vicinity... A reactionary Republican is one who refuses to leave his party because here and there a member of his party may have misbehaved himself politically or socially. One hundred thousand reactionary Republicans in California listened with patience to the arrogant speeches of Hiram Johnson urging them to abandon their party and register as Progressives in order to help his conceived and demagogical self to remain in office—and then they went quietly and registered as Republicans. Reactionary Republicans kept the nation's flag aloft; they wrote freedom into the nation's organic law; they placed the nation's bonds on an equality with those of the great powers of Europe on the bourses of the world. With the sword of protection they kept the free-trade wolves of Poverty and Hunger from the workers' door; they have made of the United States of America the first power of the world—first in letters, arts and arms, first in progress, prosperity and happiness. Will Republicans turn their backs on their own splendid record to dance a Progressive tango at the demand of a treacherous coterie who seek no public good, but who intrigue with no other purpose than to enhance their own consequence and secure their own advancement? To ask the question is to answer it. The Old Guard will remain reactionaries, in despite of these men. It is reported that the Standard Oil Company will pipe the gas from its great gusher on the Emery lease to El Segundo to be used for lighting purposes in that city. It is said the output from this one well would supply a city of 10,000 or 15,000 population. To protect employees from danger the gas has been piped off from the well and burned and the light can be seen 30 miles away at night. Selling Out—Men's suits and overcoats at one-fourth to one-half less at the S. Q. R. store, (old location.) will be the first large meeting of the kind ever held on the Coast. Among the prizes to be competed for are cups presented by the Emperors of Austria and Germany. F. Richter is president of the saengerfest and is devoting all his experience gained while holding similar a position at the big Eastern saenger fests in making the arrangements. A feature of the preparations is the invitations which are being sent out. They are illuminated in gold after the manner of old parchments of the middle ages. The German used is that of the twelfth century and includes two verses written by Hans Sachs, the cobler poet and one of the great meister-singers of that age. They bear the seal of the city of Los Angeles in colors as well as that of the saengerbund, with facsimile of the signatures of all the members of the local committee. These invitations are being sent all over the world to German and Austrian societies and copies on real parchment have been sent to Emperors Wilhelm and Franz Joseph and to President Wilson. "The holding of the saengerfest here will mean the coming of at least 15,000 German-Americans to Los Angeles," said Socha recently. "There are 500 singers coming from Chicago alone who have already deposited their fees, and Denver, St. Louis and the cities of the Northwest will be equally as well represented." "Among the societies coming are the Arion and Beethoven of New York, both of whom are very exclusive, with admission fees so high that it almost takes a millionaire to belong to them. "The saengerfest will be given in the Shrine Auditorium, the stage of which, together with the seating capacity, will be enlarged for the occasion. We expect to have the co-operation of the English singing societies of the city. "We are particularly proud of the invitations which we are sending out. These represent the ideas of Prof. S. C. Hagen and B. Schuman. The original, which is 4½x3 feet in size, will be exhibited in the music stores of the larger cities from now until the opening of the saengerfest." The Fact Remains No amount of misrepresentation by the peddlers of alum baking powders, no jug-gling with chemicals, or pretended analysis, or cooked-up certificates, or falsehoods of any kind, can change the fact that Royal Baking Powder has been found by the official examinations to be of the highest leavening efficiency, free from alum, and of absolute purity and wholesomeness. Royal Baking Powder is indispensable for making finest and most economical food. COUNTY'S EXPENSES In 1907, the first year that Calvin D. Lester administered the affairs of the county auditor's office, he issued 7,539 warrants; in 1913 the number issued was 17,006. This gives an idea of how the business of that office has increased in six years. The only county bonds outstanding at the time Mr. Lester took office were those for the court house. The total up to date is shown in the following: Court House Bonds Amount of bonds issued, $100,000. Year of issue, 1899. Amount outstanding, $35,000. Year of maturity, 1920. Rate of interest, .0425. Interest payable, July 1st and January 1st. Hospital Bonds Amount of bonds issued, $60,000. Year of issue, 1912. Amount outstanding, $57,000. Year of maturity, 1932. SHIPPERS GET A BIG REBATE Nearly Half a Million Dollars Returned by Railroads An agreement between the Arlington Heights Fruit Association and similar organizations in Southern California and the Southwest and the Southern Pacific, the Salt Lake and Santa Fe railroads, in which approximately $480,000 reparation will be paid to fruit organizations for overcharges on Eastern shipments, was reached between the railroads and the shippers. The actual payment of money cannot be made until various shipments, covering a period of four years, can be checked off. Litigation has been carried on through the commission, the commerce court and the supreme court of the United States on two occasions. PARENT TEACHERS MEET TUESDAY Lunch and Interesting Program Indulged in at Fremont School The Anaheim Parent-Teachers' Association will hold an all-day session Court House Bonds Amount of bonds issued, $100,000. Year of issue, 1899. Amount outstanding, $35,000. Year of maturity, 1920. Rate of interest, .0425. Interest payable, July 1st and January 1st. Hospital Bonds Amount of bonds issued, $60,000. Year of issue, 1912. Amount outstanding, $57,000. Year of maturity, 1932. Rate of interest, .05. Interest payable, January 1st and July 1st. Bridge Bonds Amount of bonds issued, $100,000. Year of issue, 1912. Amount outstanding, $95,000. Year of maturity, 1932. Rate of interest, .05. Interest payable, January 1st and July 1st. Highway Improvement Bonds Amount of bonds issued, $1,270,000. Year of issue, 1913. Amount outstanding, $1,270,000. Year of maturity, 1945. Rate of interest, .05. Interest payable, September 1st and March 1st. The following expense report for the fiscal year 1912-13 shows what it cost to run the auditor's department. This is a good showing, especially when we consider how fast the business of the office is increasing: Salary ... $2,000.00 Assistants ... 1,156.00 Telephones and telegrams ... 44.51 Books and office supplies ... 806.46 Typewriter ... 50.00 Filing case ... 136.40 Book case ... 225.00 Orphan account ... 137.88 Miscellaneous expenses ... 7.75 Total ... $4,564.00 The total expenses of the county amounted to $1,325,998.13; the total receipts, $2,025,607.04, leaving a balance in favor of the county of $699,608.91. The position of county auditor is not a sinicure, by any means. Every county warrant, including those of all the school teachers, must issue from this office. Every year the auditor must compile a report showing "the receipts and expenditures by or on account of each office, board, commission, institution, court, road district and school district." On July 1, 1913, the county treasury had a cash balance of $1,001,149.11; this did not include $4,883.65 for outstading warrants. Auditor Lester and County Clerk Williams bought together ten acres of land near La Habra, this county, paying $850 an acre for it. Oil was being bored for at the time on adjoining property and these gentlemen had visions of becoming oil barons; but they were disappointed in this, for no results were obtained from the "wild-catting" that was going on around there, and for a while they thought they had made a losing investment. This was a year ago. However, they have set out orange trees, and already bare land in that vicinity has advanced within the neighborhood of $1,000. Heights Fruit Association and Market organizations in Southern California and the Southwest and the Southern Pacific, the Salt Lake and Santa Fe railroads, in which approximately $480,000 reparation will be paid to fruit organizations for overcharges on Eastern shipments, was reached between the railroads and the shippers. The actual payment of money cannot be made until various shipments, covering a period of four years, can be checked off. Litigation has been carried on through the commission, the commerce court and the supreme court of the United States on two occasions. It received the attention of congress when charges were made that the commission's order was made to offset reduction in duties on importations of Sicilian lemons. News that an agreement had been reached for the return of $480,000 to fruit growers of Southern California was received with rejoicing here. F. O. Wallschlaeger, secretary of the Citrus Protective League, which conducted the long fight against the railroad companies for the return of shipping overcharges, issued the following statement: "During the period from December 6, 1909, to February 15, 1912, reparation claims were filed by the Citrus Protective League covering $417,649.39. This amount representing approximately the difference between the $1 and the $1.15 rate while the lemon rate case was before the various courts, and $57,398.41 covering reparation claims in the pre-cooling case. "When the supreme court upheld the order of the interstate commerce commission making the $1 rate effective, the railroads and the shippers agreed to petition the interstate commerce commission to relieve the railroads from the legal necessity of collecting the 15 cents per 100 while the lemon rate case was in litigation. "If the commission enters the order relieving the carriers from the collection of the rate, the money paid to the surety company will be paid direct to the shipper without going to the carriers, and the excess freight actually paid to the railroads will be refunded." BIG GLASSWARE SPECIAL Saturday at 2 P. P. Heavy imitation cut glass and plain colonial glass in large fruit and salad bowls water pitchers, footed fruit comports, celery dishes, butter dishes, creamers, sugar bowls and spoon holders, on sale Saturday at 2 P. M. 10 cents each one to a customer none to children. See display window at the 5-10 to 35c Store. BUENA PARK The Chamber of Commerce of this place will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday evening, March 13, in the Masonic hall. A large and enthusiastic meeting is expected to conclude preparations for the formation of a lighting district. Program and refreshments. DISEASEED TROUT Lunch and Interesting Program Indulged in at Fremont School The Anaheim Parent-Teachers' Association will hold an all-day session Tuesday, March 3. The parents are invited to visit the various rooms and see the regular work of the pupils. Visitors are requested to bring lunch and meet in the domestic science dining room at Fremont school at noon where coffee will be served by the girls of the domestic science classes. After lunch a program will be given in this will be held the regular business meeting. Patrons and friends are urged to come and help make day a success. ADVERTISED LETTERS Miss Lola Sparks, Robt. Ennett, Mrs. J. R. Bridgesford, T. Irvachirn, Loua Spear, O. C. Hildebrand, Mrs. W. W. Shigley, D. W. Sheldon, Carolina Martinez, A. J. Newsom, Nicholas Loomis G. W. Holden, Pavala Morces, Violet Henry A. Seligman Mrs. Manuela Cata Ross Frances Pascual Sanchez Eselza Carrielo Patrosinio Castigo A. Von Schmidt D. E. Trujillo A. Rios Elizabeth C Adams Pedro Carro Margaret Hopper Agnes Granda Auquella Sanches Samuel Reed Mrs. Fanny T. Heck J. W Arlington Mrs W Erwin Mrs M A McConnell Mrs Wm C Monroe Pac Elec Co. MEN'S CLUB ORGANIZED A representative gathering of the men of Anaheim met at the rectory,the home of the Rev David Todd Gillnor last night and organized a men's club to be known as "The St Michael's Men Club." The following were named as officers: President Rev Gillnor; vice-president A. H. Dickel; secretary Earl A Abbey; treasurer Mr. Heying. An entertainment and membership committee was also appointed. It is planned to meet sociably once a month at the start later to develop in a club with its own clubroom. FOR SALE Valenela orange and grapefruit trees One and two year old buds; first class stock Also Fairbanks Morse Eclipse pumping engine; gum wood. J. H. STEWART West Anaheim south of Loora school tt Auditor Lester and County Clerk Williams bought together ten acres of land near La Habra, this county, paying $850 an acre for it. Oil was being bored for at the time on adjoining property and these gentlemen had visions of becoming oil barons; but they were disappointed in this, for no results were obtained from the "wild-catting" that was going on around there, and for a while they thought they had made a losing investment. This was a year ago. However, they have set out orange trees, and already bare land in that vicinity has advanced to within the neighborhood of $1,000 an acre. The location is seven miles this side of Whittier, in the frostless belt. The two county officers now realize they made a good investment even if there is no oil there. When the orchard is from six to eight years old it will probably bring in an income of from $5,000 to $10,000 a year. "About the only way to convince Easterners of the diversity and wealth of our soil is to get them here," said Mr. Lester. "Our figures are so startling to them that they think we resort to 'padding' and overdraw the picture." Mr. Lester is a native of Modesto, this state, and has been a resident of Orange county 17 years. He was county clerk four years prior to being elected auditor the first time. SELLS A GOLD MINE Nate Harriman, of Garden Grove, reports the sale of his gold mine in San Bernardino county to Arizona parties for $66,000. The new company will expend $20,000 for development work on the property at once. The property adjoins the gold mine of the Fullerton Mining & Milling Company, which has just purchased a stamp mill that will have an output of 40 tons daily. The Fullerton company hopes to have its mill in operation in six weeks and will employ between 15 and 20 men at the start. The stock in the Fullerton company is owned by residents of Los Angeles, Fullerton, Anaheim and Pasadena. BUENA PARK The Chamber of Commerce of this place will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday evening, March 13, in the Masonic hall. A large and enthusiastic meeting is expected to conclude preparations for the formation of a lighting district. Program and refreshments. DISEASED TROUT The Federal Bureau of Fisheries objects to taking care of land animals, declares Dr. H. M. Smith, head of the bureau, in his annual report to Secretary Redfield. He expresses the opinion that the duty of looking after the fur-bearing animals of Alaska should be transferred to another branch of the service. Attention is called by Dr. Smith to the need for an experiment station to study fish diseases and problems in fish breeding. As a result of work in investigating cancerous tumors in trout, the commissioner says there is necessity now of preventing and curing the disease in streams and hatcheries. He points to the economic value of this work and cites the case of one hatchery, at Holden, Vt., where last year more than 350,000 trout, the entire stock on hand, died of an epidemic. The value of the viticultural product in California during 1913 reached the total of $26,875,000, according to Secretary E. M. Sheehan of the State Viticultural Commission. Grapes were sold to wineries for $15,000,000, table grapes brought in $7,000,000, and the value of the raisin crop was $4,875,000. From 200,000 tons of grapes 17,135,000 gallons of sweet wines were produced, and from 425,000 tons of grapes 25,000,000 gallons of dry white and red wines. From 45,000 tons of grapes 1,544,250 proof gallons of brandy were distilled. The C. A. Palmer ranch, near Villa Park, was sold Saturday to H. C. Heinaman of Olive for a consideration of $26,000. The ranch consists of 10 acres set to Valencias and lemons. This is the third 10-acre ranch in the same vicinity which was sold recently for $25,000 or better. The Whitsell ranch, which brought $25,000, is across the road from the Palmer ranch; and the Paxton ranch, which also brought $25,000, is not far away. The purchaser has lived near Olive for six years and already has 23 acres of orange land. The deal was handled by the Olive Realty Company. The Yorba Linda Water Company has just completed a new water well at a depth of about 200 feet near its other wells at Yorba Linda. It is believed that this well will prove one of the best in Southern California, as an enormous amount of water was found at the bottom of the well. The hole is 26 inches in diameter, which is large enough to pump several hundred miners' inches. The drillers found some boulders in the hole weighing over 200 pounds. They were brought out in the sand pump. The well was drilled by Miller & Meloy on a contract with the Janss Investment Company of Los Angeles. Raymond Elliott and Howard Krause who are students at Pomona college, were so anxious to attend the debate Friday evening that they defied the elements and walked home. They encountered considerable mud but arrived in safety. L. W. Bushard, who has been looking after property interests in the San Joaquin Valley for a couple of weeks returned Monday. Mrs. Louis Kroeger entertained the Elite Club at her residence on East Center street Thursday. Thursday, February 26 Material and Workmanship Better Better Used Unite In In Careful Coming No Knowledge Kwick Men's Machine Works and Garage for Buick Car. 515 East Center Street Don't have to get out and get under. I see the Big Auto Show at Ford Garage, Feb. 28. Buick Six. Dr. Bell's Lecture Which was to have been given February 19, has been postponed to Dr. Bell's Lecture Which was to have been given February 19, has been postponed to Tuesday, March 3d Do not fail to attend this lecture. Tickets at the Cherry Blossom Cafe. FRED MARSH, The Cash Grocer 329—PHONE US—2184 Specials for One Week 23 lbs. SUGAR $1.00 Butter 29c lb. Our Prize Cleanser, 6 for 25c Milk, per doz., 99c. A-1 Flour, per sack, $1.55 White King Soap, 7 for 25c. 3-P Flour, per sack, $1.60 "Pay Cash" Fred Marsh "Pay Less" RAISES the DOUGH Better than other powders—producing light, dainty, wholesome cakes and pastries— CRESCENT BAKING POWDER is high grade and moderate in price—25c lb. tin at grocery Crescent Mfg. Co., Seattle Drs. Johnston, Beebe Clark and Davis PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS Offices at Anaheim Sanitarium Hours 1-4 and 7-8 p.m. Phone Pacific 200 Phone Home 221 WE SELL No. 1 Redwood Shingles WE SELL No. 1 Redwood Shingles Because of their fire-resisting qualities, and the action of the elements seems to effect them the least of any. "The Best Is Cheapest" "The Best Is Cheapest" ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH Services for the first Sunday in Lent at St. Michael's Episcopal church, corner Emily and Adèle streets, Rev. D. Todd Gillmor, rector, will be: Bible school and adult classes 9:45 A.M.; holy communion and sermon at 11; evening prayer and address at 7:30. A cordial welcome awaits you at all these services. Special Lenten services are held on Wednesday evening at 7:45, Thursday morning at 11, and Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. EMINENT EYE SPECIALIST COMING TO ANAHEIM Dr. J. Harvey Moore, the eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, located in Los Angeles at 601 and 602 Bumiller building, 430 South Broadway, will be at the Iowa Hotel every Wednesday. Dr. Mobre is permanently located in Los Angeles, where he is well known. Before coming here he was eye surgeon for the state institution for the blind and professor in a medical college in St. Louis.