anaheim-gazette 1914-09-03

ADMINISTRATION IS SWATTED BY DEMOCRATS VARIOUS STATES REPUDIATE THE PRESIDENT BY TURNING DOWN HIS CANDIDATES MINNESOTA, TEXAS AND NEBRASKA REFUSE TO BE DRIVEN BY THE BIG STICK For the first year of President Wilson's administration his wish and word were the rule and law of his party. Things are not going that way now. Congressman Hammond, a Democrat with the prestige of three successful elections in a Republican district in Minnesota and with all the patronage of the President behind him, was nominated for Governor by less than a thousand majority over the weakest kind of a candidate, the purpose of whose candidacy was a mere protest against the administration. Texas was another Wilson stronghold. Texas is the home of Postmaster General Burleson, the President's most powerful patronage dispenser. All the power of the administration directed by Mr. Burleson at Washington and officered on Texas soil by Chairman Henry to whom President Wilson himself ascribed credit for the great part of his success at Baltimore, were used to nominate Ball, of Houston, as Governor. The Texans nominated Ball's rival, Ferguson, by a majority of 30,000. But here's a better one. William Jennings Bryan's own state has turned against him. The issue on which Bryan was defeated was President Wilson's appointment of Thomas D. Jones, "dummy" director of the International Harvester company, as president of the new banking and currency board. Jones was successfully opposed by United States Senator, Hitchcock, a Nebraska Democrat. The states as to amounts, whether the beirs are direct or collateral. There are twelve states, which levy an inheritance tax where the heirs are collateral. Eight states and the District of Columbia levy no inheritance tax at all. Marvelous to tell, Mr. Murdock's own state is one of the eight, having for some unaccountable reason repealed the inheritance tax it once levied. Under our form of government it is peculiarly a state tax, since there is no federal law of descent and distribution. Ingenious men have found eight or nine justifications for the tax. Some regard it as a fee, but under this theory it should be uniform, both as to heirs and amounts. Few states have followed this rule, larger social reasons entering into the matter. It has been in many respects a satisfactory tax. The chief complaint has been at the lack of uniformity in the states. Where the tax is higher in one state than in another, it is argued that the lenient state attracts wealthy citizens as residents. But it is an eminently practical tax in that it is difficult to evade and it can not be shifted to the shoulders of that poor modern Atlas, the ultimate consumer. It causes no disturbance in business, since there is no necessity for readjustment. Where the exemptions are ample and proper regard is shown for the dependents of the deceased and those who assisted in the accumulation of the catale, the tax is defensible. But it should be left to the states. The Federal government has sufficiently varied sources of raising revenue without infringing on this privilege which peculiarly belongs to the states. CAR SHORTAGE SITUATION A letter from the State Railroad Commission in regard to the threatened car shortage this fall, was issued last week. The letter urges all receivers and shippers of carload freight to as to amounts, whether the beirs are direct or collateral. There are twelve states, which levy an inheritance tax where the heirs are collateral. Eight states and the District of Columbia levy no inheritance tax at all. Marvelous to tell, Mr. Murdock's own state is one of the eight, having for some unaccountable reason repealed the inheritance tax it once levied. Under our form of government it is peculiarly a state tax, since there is no federal law of descent and distribution. Ingenious men have found eight or nine justifications for the tax. Some regard it as a fee, but under this theory it should be uniform, both as to heirs and amounts. Few states have followed this rule, larger social reasons entering into the matter. It has been in many respects a satisfactory tax. The chief complaint has been at the lack of uniformity in the states. Where the tax is higher in one state than in another, it is argued that the lenient state attracts wealthy citizens as residents. But it is an eminently practical tax in that it is difficult to evade and it can not be shifted to the shoulders of that poor modern Atlas, the ultimate consumer. It causes no disturbance in business, since there is no necessity for readjustment. Where the exemptions are ample and proper regard is shown for the dependents of the deceased and those who assisted in the accumulation of the catale, the tax is defensible. But it should be left to the states. The Federal government has sufficiently varied sources of raising revenue without infringing on this privilege which peculiarly belongs to the states. PROTEST AGREEMENTS Mrs. N. F. Morse Grace People Should Bled by T Editor Gazette—words to all that has regard to the propriety library? We know an efficient appointed from the bers of Commerce for investigatinf the quisitors to be largely action by the reporttee. After the appointee the members of the promptly interviewed. By whom was Miller been working assista county free library work in Orange C been here for a long philanthropist? It interest is paying her Is there a law provi library organizer. Under section two law there would be $1800 a year for th ary, cost of b at a central point a point, cost of furr custodians, hauling, visors would be com a librarian from a aspirants passed up Library Commission nothing to prevent t he county, or even holding the position. We now have a boo of $1,270,000 for go heavy bonded indebted every school district It would seem our clently heavy with But here's a better one. William Jennings Bryan's own state has turned against him. The issue on which Bryan was defeated was President Wilson's appointment of Thomas D. Jones, "dummy" director of the International Harvester company, as president of the new banking and currency board. Jones was successfully opposed by United States Senator, Hitchcock, a Nebraska Democrat. The Nebraska State convention was coming on and it was greatly important that the Peerless Leader be indorsed in his own state, so orders were issued to Charles Bryan, who always executes the will of his brother to prevent the endorsement of Senator Hitchcock in the Jones matter at all hazards. Charles Bryan got busy. But after strenuous efforts, all he could do was to head off an endorsement of Hitchcock at Lincoln. All the other counties of the state rallied to Hitchcock's support and in spite of Bryan endorsed Hitchcock's successful opposition to Mr. Wilson's dummy director. The issue was made clear that the endorsement of Hitchcock was a slap right in the fact for the Wilson administration, and it looks like Bryan and the administration took the slap. The action in Nebraska is regarded of great political importance because it was the Peerless Leader's state whose defection led by Bryan at Baltimore, paved the way for Wilson's nomination. Nebraska has been divided in its allegiance between Bryan and Wilson on the one hand, and Senator Hitchcock on the other. Hitchcock supported Champ Clark. In view of the fight that Mr. Clark will make on Wilson in 1916, developments in Bryan's state are regarded as highly significant. DISEASES OF HOGS Diseases caused the swine breeders of California to lose 42,000 hogs, valued at $443,000 last year. This is an average death rate of 53 per 1,000 head. The previous year the ratio was 50 per 1000 head and a total of 41,000 head were lost. The latest census reports, which are dated January 1, 1914, show that there are 797,000 head of hogs in California and they are valued at $8,368,000 or $10.50 per head. The farmers of the entire nation last year lost $75,000,000 and the death rate 119 per 1,000. INHERITANCE TAX FOR STATES Representative Murdock of Kansas urges a federal inheritance tax as an emergency measure to make up for the shrinkage in revenue due to tariff tinkering and the European war. He has called on the Treasury department CAR SHORTAGE SITUATION A letter from the State Railroad Commission in regard to the threatened car shortage this fall, was issued last week. The letter urges all receivers and shippers of carload freight to co-operate in the matter so as to avert any suffering from the shortage, as has been the case in years past. The letter follows: To all Shippers and Recelvers of Freight: Indications point to a serious car shortage during the next few months when a large number of cars will be required to move the California traffic. The carriers are apprehensive that the situation in California will be more acute during the next few months than it has been at any time in the past. The commission, therefore, urges that receivers and shippers of freight in carload lots use every effort to unload and load cars in the shortest space of time possible and when possible, to load cars to their full capacity regardless of the minimum weight applying on the commodity shipped, thereby materially reducing the number of cars required to handle California business. It is also urged that in ordering cars, shippers should when possible, advise the carriers from which the cars are ordered, of the quantity of the freight to be transported, to afford the carrier an opportunity to more intelligently supply the equipment required for the particular purpose. The carriers are requested to handle promptly all carload shipments, to move empty cars to loading points without delay and to promptly repair for service all bad order cars. The commission is of the opinion that the fullest co-operation of carriers and shippers is necessary to meet the situation. AEROPLANE DAMAGED Glenn Martin's aeroplane, driven by Floyd Smith, in attempting to land back of the new high school building at Santa Ana Saturday was partially wrecked. The machine left Griffith Park, Los Angeles, bound for San Diego, and the landing in Santa Ana was one for safety reasons. We now have a book of $1,270,000 for good heavy bonded indebted every school district. It would seem our client clearly heavy without necessary tax. We, the state, pay obofof for books for the store we are supposed to buy of $72000 a year brarian. It would seem poised to establish a library and section two, but if all the people decide that free library, let us use sixteen which restruct supervision, allow the expense of the book, buy as few copies as we need, hire a own county and fix. I think the general county free library greatly over estimates will not be brought doors as has been a tributing stations that be inconveniently those who have time to read can not est library, and there every district. Those desire to read with a distributing station. It has been stated ence books available assistance to the book what is to prevent erence books being western section? busy rancher is through a ponderous of doubtful author can for a postal car at his door all agree on any desired sub cultural department University and Was bulletins are strictly condensed form, are issued. Of course who does not need time to read can s own library. I hope the super down the whole pro time. INHERITANCE TAX FOR STATES Representative Murdock of Kansas urges a federal inheritance tax as an emergency measure to make up for the shrinkage in revenue due to tariff tinkering and the European war. He has called on the Treasury department for a list of annual incomes of $250,000 or more. This list should be interesting aside from Mr. Murdock's immediate purposes. As an emergency measure an inheritance tax would not be an ideal substitute for import duties. By the time the people died and their estates were appraised shipping and a protective tariff might be sufficiently restored to yield an adequate revenue through customs receipts. Doubling the present income tax or doubling its higher rates, increasing the internal revenue taxes or providing for a stamp tax such as was levied during the Spanish-American war would yield a more immediate and reliable revenue. Mr. Murdock's speech indicated a liveller concern about reducing swollen fortunes than about temporarily increasing the government's revenue. In other words, he was thinking of the constitution's preamble reference to promoting the general welfare instead of the broader powers for levying direct taxes given by the recent constitutional amendment. The inheritance tax is familiar in most foreign countries and during the last twenty years has been common in the several states. A progressive inheritance tax was first laid by Illinois in 1895 and was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States. Now twenty-eight states levy such a tax, usually with varying exemptions. AEROPLANE DAMAGED Glenn Martin's aeroplane, driven by Floyd Smith, in attempting to land back of the new high school building at Santa Ana Saturday was partially wrecked. The machine left Griffith Park, Los Angeles, bound for San Diego, and the landing in Santa Ana was for the purpose of securing gasoline. Glenn Martin was following in an automobile. The wind near the ground was blowing in gusts and in a direction opposite that a few hundred feet higher up. A sudden gust tipped the machine down at the front causing the front end to plough into the ground. The propeller was broken and the lower planes were somewhat damaged, necessitating a complete overhauling before continuing the flight. The driver escaped without injury. LUMBER PRODUCTION The production of lumber in the United States in 1913 was about three-quarters of a billion board feet less than in 1912, according to the official figures just issued by the United States department of Agriculture. In 1913, 21,394 mills reported a production of 38,387,009,000 board feet, as against 39,154,414,000 feet reported by 29,649 mills in 1912. Washington heads the list with a cut of slightly more than 4½ billion feet. California is thirteenth, with a production of 1,183,380,000 feet. A Rest Cottage has been opened by the W. C. T. U. ladies on Los Angeles street, just north of the library. It is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. MRS. COMPARISON The richest country in the United States; rope is Germany. The cant in connection with Germany has a poorer greater by about 20% of Great Britain and more than that of France will have its bearing flict. Many people have to think of both France as wealthier. They were when Kaizer to the throne, but changes have been Germany's march to taken place entirely ar-century of the Kaiser's jubilee celebrated that pre-eminent volume put just before the war phasized it. The author of the Carl Helfferich, one most interesting person known to the world of the famous Deutsche scientific multi-million rich and learned. PROTEST AGAINST COUNTY LIBRARY Mrs. N. F. Morse Glives Reasons Why People Should not be Further Bled by Taxation Editor Gazette:—May I add a few words to all that has been written in regard to the proposed county free library? We know an efficient committee was appointed from the Associated Chambers of Commerce for the purpose of investigatinf the question, the supervisors to be largely governed in their action by the report of this committee. After the appointment, most of the members of the committee were promptly interviewed by Miss Eddy. By whom was Miss Eddy, who has been working assiduously in favor of a county free library, sent to do this work in Orange County? She has been here for a long time. Is she a philanthropist? It not, who, or what interest is paying her to do this work? Is there a law providing for a county library organizer. Under section two of the library law there would be an expense of $1800 a year for the librarian's salary, plus cost of housing the books at a central point and all distributing point, cost of furniture, salary of custodians, hauling, etc. Our supervisors would be compelled to choose a librarian from a list of successful aspirants passed upon by the State Library Commission and there is nothing to prevent a non-resident of the county, or even of the state, from holding the position. We now have a bonded indebtedness of $1,270,000 for good roads, and a heavy bonded indebtedness in nearly every school district in the county. It would seem our taxes are sufficiently heavy without adding an unfriend of Kaiser William, and it has been said of him that the writes books as easily as he writes checks. Dr. Heifferich set out to prove that Germany is far ahead of France in both national wealth and income and also, though less markedly, ahead of England in both respects. He shows that Germany's national wealth totals $75,000,000,000, as compared with $60,000,000,000 for England and $58,000,000,000 for France. England is still ahead of Germany in individual income, but Germany's much bigger population leaves England as well as France far behind in total income. Against Germany's total national income of $10,000,000,000 stands a French national income of $8,750,000,000 and an English national income of about the same amount. Of course the war will vastly affect these incomes, but as each of the nations will suffer in this respect, Germany's monetary superiority will stand her in good stead in the hour of trial. Germany has the most to gain through war. It also, in some respects has the most to lose. In recent years Germany's efficiency grew at great speed. The war has checked that growth. Moreover, it has checked agriculture. In England and other parts of Europe great industrial development was accompanied by agricultural decline. In Germany, before the war, this did not happen. Indeed, Dr. Heifferich showed that year by year more agricultural production was shown even though the proportion of Germans employed in agriculture fell off. Agricultural production in Germany during the piping times of peace increased agricultural production was dustrial output. Another remarkable fact is that this increased agricultural production was obtained by a smaller farming population on land, which, taken all round, is considered as among the worst in Europe. Dr. Heifferich shows that Germany was producing more rye. Many individuals who have had faith in tree surgery have lost it through following the advice of unreliable tree surgeons who claimed to be able to diagnose a case, but whose main interest was to collect a good sum of money for their work. JEROME THANKS HIS SUPPORTERS To every man and woman who voted for me last Tuesday, I wish to say that I appreciate these votes more than I can say. To the splendid work of my friends and to the votes of many who learned of me through friends, I owe my plurality of 668 in Orange county. My thanks for that expression of confidence is only equalled with the pride I have in the almost six to one vote accorded me in my old precinct, San Joaquin. To those who voted for either of my opponents, I wish to say that I hope to be able to meet them between now and November and talk the matter over with them. Yours very truly, Wm. C. Jerome. CARD FROM JUDGE Z. B. WEST To the Voters of Orange County;—The Board of Supervisors having completed the official count, I take this opportunity of thanking you for the very complimentary vote that I received at the primaries. In the years of service of one in the position of judge, deciding as he must many contested cases; he inevitably makes enemies; notwithstanding this fact, you, by your splendid vote have said to me that you believe I have been fair, honest and impartial, and for this stamp of approval of my administration I thank you one and all from the depths of my heart, and this expression of your confidence will only impel me, should you see fit to continue me on the bench as your servant, to be more patient, faithful, considerate and determined, if possible, to administer the law without fear or favor to any. Meanwhile, I am. We now have a bonded indebtedness of $1,270,000 for good roads, and a heavy bonded indebtedness in nearly every school district in the county. It would seem our taxes are sufficiently heavy without adding an unnecessary tax. We the tax payers of the state, pay about $190,000 a year for books for the state library, which we are supposed to won, and a salary of $72000 a year to the state librarian. It would seem poor judgment to establish a library at any time under section two, but if at some future time the people decide they want a county free library, let us have it under section sixteen which gives us more direct supervision, allowing us to make the expense of the office fit our pocket book, buy as few or as many books as we need, hire a librarian from our own county and fix salaries. I think the general good that a county free library will do has been greatly over estimated. These books will not be brought to the people's doors as has been stated, but to distributing stations that are bound to be inconveniently located for some. Those who have the inclination and time to read can now go to the nearest library, and there is one in almost every district. Those who have not the desire to read will not go even to a distributing station. It has been stated that the reference books available would be of great assistance to the busy rancher. But what is to prevent the desired reference books being in use in the northwestern section? And what tired, busy rancher is going to wade through a ponderous reference book of doubtful authenticity, when he can for a postal card request, receive at his door all agricultural bulletins on any desired subject, from the agricultural departments of the State University and Washington? These bulletins are strictly down to date, in condensed form, are sent out as soon as issued. Of course, the rancher who does not need to work, and has time to read, can afford to have his own library. I hope the supervisors will turn down the whole proposition at this time. A cavity in a decayed tree is something like a cavity in a decayed tooth. If an unreliable surgeon who has been called in to save the tree only partially removes the diseased part of the wood, uses no antiseptic coatings in the cavity, and fills it up with cement, the tree is no more cured than is a person whose decayed tooth has not be foreseen when emergency. The only difference is that after the tree cavity has been covered, if the work has not been properly done, the tree has no way of making its trouble known except by further decay. Within the last decade there has been a great increase in demand for surgeons to repair decaying shade trees, but the possibilities of practicing fraud in this profession, like the instance just cited, have tempted so many unreliable people to dabble in the science that tree surgery has shown even though the proportion of Germans employed in agriculture fell off. Agricultural production in Germany during the piping times of peace increased agricultural production was dustrial output. Another remarkable fact is that this increased agricultural production was obtained by a smaller farming population on land, which, taken all round, is considered as among the worst in Europe. Dr. Helfferich shows that Germany was producing more rye, wheat, oats, barley and potatoes per acre tilled than fertile countries like Russia, France, Austria-Hungary, the United States and Canada. This was the result of science, machinery and improved methods of cultivation. During the last few years of the Kaiser's reign Germany's income has increased every year by $250,000,000, all of which was invested productively. They are a thrifty people, more saving than the English. They do not save so much as the French, but their superiority over the French lies in the fact that whereas their rivals hide gold in the family stocking or put it away in safe but unprofitable foreign loans the Germans made good use of theirs by investing productively. The total annual savings for each of several years before the war were placed at $2,500,000,000, most of which was put into enterprises which produced further wealth. Germany therefore went into the terrific combat "well heeled." SURGERY FOR SICK TREES A cavity in a decayed tree is something like a cavity in a decayed tooth. If an unreliable surgeon who has been called in to save the tree only partially removes the diseased part of the wood, uses no antiseptic coatings in the cavity, and fills it up with cement, the tree is no more cured than is a person whose decayed tooth has not be foreseen when emergency. The only difference is that after the tree cavity has been covered, if the work has not been properly done, the tree has no way of making its trouble known except by further decay. Within the last decade there has been a great increase in demand for surgeons to repair decaying shade trees, but the possibilities of practicing fraud in this profession, like the instance just cited, have tempted so many unreliable people to dabble in the science that tree surgery has shown even though the proportion of Germans employed in agriculture fell off. Agricultural production in Germany during the piping times of peace increased agricultural production was dustrial output. Another remarkable fact is that this increased agricultural production was obtained by a smaller farming population on land, which, taken all round, is considered as among the worst in Europe. Dr. Helfferich shows that Germany was producing more rye, wheat, oats, barley and potatoes per acre tilled than fertile countries like Russia, France, Austria-Hungary, the United States and Canada. This was the result of science, machinery and improved methods of cultivation. During the last few years of the Kaiser's reign Germany's income has increased every year by $250,000,000, all of which was invested productively. They are a thrifty people, more saving than the English. They do not save so much as the French, but their superiority over the French lies in the fact that whereas their rivals hide gold in the family stocking or put it away in safe but unprofitable foreign loans the Germans made good use of theirs by investing productively. The total annual savings for each of several years before the war were placed at $2,500,000,000, most of which was put into enterprises which produced further wealth. Germany therefore went into the terrific combat "well heeled." SURGERY FOR SICK TREES A cavity in a decayed tree is something like a cavity in a decayed tooth. If an unreliable surgeon who has been called in to save the tree only partially removes the diseased part of the wood, uses no antiseptic coatings in the cavity, and fills it up with cement, the tree is no more cured than is a person whose decayed tooth has not be foreseen when emergency. The only difference is that after the tree cavity has been covered, if the work has not been properly done, the树 cavity has been covered, if the work has not been properly done,the tree cavity has been covered if it shall be so fortunate as to be reelected I will conduct the office of Auditor with a view to honestly and conscientiously conducting the same. Again thankening my many friends for their splendid support, and asking their support at the polls in November I am, Yours very truly, CAL D. LESTER, County Auditor. Editor Anaheim Gazette: Permit me through the columns of your valued paper to sincerely thank the people of Anaheim Township for the splendid and loyal support given to me at the Primaries on August 25th. And to assure them that their loyalty is highly appreciated by me and that I am very grateful to them for their kindness. Sincerely and gratefully yours, J. S. HOWARD. BEWARE OF SPECTACLE FAKERS The people of California are warned against peddling optical fakers going about the country offering to test eyes and fit glasses. The Legislature of this state recognizing these gross impositions practiced by these itinerantists has enacted a general law and has made it illegal for any, even a Registered Optometrist, to call at your home or to send a solicitor. If such should call on you we warn you to have nothing to do with them—and if possible report the matter to the nearest sheriff or police department. at his door all agricultural bulletins on any desired subject, from the agricultural departments of the State University and Washington? These bulletins are strictly down to date, in condensed form, are sent out as soon as issued. Of course, the rancher who does not need to work, and has time to read, can afford to have his own library. I hope the supervisors will turn down the whole proposition at this time. MRS. N. F. MORSE. COMPARISON OF WEALTH The richest country in the world is the United States; the richest in Europe is Germany. This fact is significant in connection with the great war. Germany has a population which is greater by about 20,000,000 than that of Great Britain and about 26,000,000 more than that of France. This, too, will have its bearing on the great conflict. Many people have been accustomed to think of both Great Britain and France as wealthier than Germany. They were when Kaiser William came to the throne, but since then vast changes have been brought about. Germany's march to pre-eminence has taken place entirely during the quartar-century of the Kaiser's reign. A commemorative work issued after the Kaiser's jubilee celebration last year made that pre-eminence plain and an important volume published in Berlin just before the war broke out emphasized it. The author of this volume is Dr. Carl Helfferich, one of Germany's most interesting personalities. He is best known to the world as a director of the famous Deutsche Bank and as a scientific multi-millionaire, at once rich and learned. He is a personal The only difference is that after the tree cavity has been covered, if the work has not been properly done, the tree has no way of making its trouble known except by further decay. Within the last decade there has been a great increase in demand for surgeons to repair decaying shade trees, but the possibilities of practicing fraud in this profession, like the instance just cited, have tempted so many unreliable people to dabble in the science that tree surgery has fallen somewhat into disrepute. The Department realizes that commercial tree surgery should occupy a high place in the estimation of the public, and has recently issued a pamphlet entitled "Practical Tree Surgery," wherein suggestions are made for improvement along these lines. As in all professions, there are reliable and unreliable men and firms competing for contracts in tree surgery. In recent years so many occasions have arisen when property owners felt the necessity of calling in commercial tree surgeons to attend to their trees that there are now numerous firms, both honest and dishonest, engaged in the work. Usually tree surgery is practiced in connection with some nearly related line, but often it is taken up as a business of itself. When a blight such as the chestnut bark disease infects the trees of a district, the community, or individuals in it, will often spend considerable money to control ravages which may rob the whole district of its trees. An affection like the chestnut bark disease is contagious. It requires scientific knowledge of the disease to know whether an affected tree should be destroyed at once or is worth treating. It requires scientific training to understand the manner of growth of the fungi causing the disease and what treatment is best. The Legislature of this state recognizes the gross impositions practiced by these litterants has enacted a general law and has made it illegal for any, even a Registered Optometrist, to call at your home or to send a solicitor. If such should call on you we warn you to have nothing to do with them—and if possible report the matter to the nearest sheriff or police department. There are Registered Optometrists who are permanently located in your county. A reward of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) will be paid for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of any illegal practice of Optometry in this state. By order of the California State Board of Optometry, J. M. Crawford, Sec'y, Fresno. Albert Graham was in Los Angeles Monday on a business mission. During the past fiscal year, July 1, 1913, to June 30, 1914, 57,762 acres of land in the national forests in California were listed to 510 applicants under the forest homestead laws. The forest homestead act was passed in June, 1906. Since that date 256,937 acres in California have been listed to 2,476 applicants. Orange county veterans of the civil war will hold their annual re-union at Anaheim September 15, Mrs. Mason of Riverside, a whistling soloist, will furnish an interesting part of the program, and the Los Angeles drum corps is expected to be present. There will be addresses and other features of the usual character. The meeting place is Odd Fellows hall. Capt. L. R. Williams of Anaheim is president of the association and A. B. Paul of Santa Ana is the secretary. The full program will be announced in a few days. BUICK The Profitable Car for the Dealer During the last year the BUICK was one of the very few motor cars which showed an increase in sales over any previous season. 33,-200 cars, the entire product for the year, were marketed before March 15, 1914. The Car the Buyer Demands H. W. BRADEN Buick Agent of North End of Orange County 515 East Center St., Anaheim, Cal, We have the Agency for the Weaver Roofing Company’s Paper, Beaver Board and Arden Plaster We also carry a complete line of Lumber of all kinds, Cement, Brick, Etc. Weaver Roofing Company’s Paper, Beaver Board and Arden Plaster We also carry a complete line of Lumber of all kinds, Cement, Brick, Etc. Griffith Lumber Co. —see the old Home this Summer Special round-trip Back East Excursions via Santa Fe during July, August and September Chicago $72.50 Kansas City $60.00 Omaha $60.00 Council Bluffs 60.00 Memphis 70.00 Quebec 116.50 Denver 55.00 Montreal 108.50 St. Louis 70.00 Dallas 62.50 New Orleans 70.00 St. Paul 75.70 Houston 62.50 New York 108.50 Toronto 95.70 and others Liberal return limit and stopover privileges. Phones, Pacific 217, Home 1751 J. H. CLABAUGH, Agent. The Gazette Office First-Class Job Printing Prices Are Right Neatness and Dispatch First-Class Job Printing Prices Are Right Neatness and Dispatch Opera-House Block FIRE FIGHTING FORCES In order to prepare for a forest fire emergency similar to that which nearly destroyed the town of Sisson recently, U.S. District Forester Coort DuBois is making arrangements for the quick transportation of large bodies of men to be shipped from centers of population whenever the local labor supply is no longer adequate to handle the situation. For this work, strong and able-bodied men are needed. Their personal equipment should include overalls and heavy shoes. The government provides board, blankets and tools, and furnishes transportation from the place of employment to the fire-line and return. Wages are paid at the usual rate of 25¢ an hour for time spent during travel and while actually at work; this rate being sometimes increased in favor of experienced cal men or organizations in order that the Government may be certain of securing their services promptly. All employees are now also protected by the federal disability act, if injured while on duty. From now until the first rains is the height of the forest fire season, according to Mr. DuBois, and it cannot be foreseen when emergency forces will be needed. The Sisson fire covered less than 3,000 acres; but it required a great number of men to hold in check the backfires set in order to protect the town. Hot windy weather at any time during the remainder of the dry season may produce a similar emergency, and DuBois intends to be ready for it in case it occurs. Wm. Stark and wife were visiting in Los Angeles Saturday.