anaheim-gazette 1914-11-26

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Tarps Months.....50 Cts. Entered at the Anakeim Postoffice as second-class matter. IN SEVEN INDUSTRIAL STATES The votes on representatives in Congress in the seven leading industrial states of the Union, is unerringly indicative of the complete political revolution which occurred November 3, 1914. Nothing could be more conclusive. In these seven great industrial commonwealths—New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio and Illinois—there has been an absolute reversal. In 1912 these states sent 105 free traders to the House of Representatives of the Sixty-third Congress. New York sent 31, New Jersey 10, Connecticut 5, Pennsylvania 12, Massachusetts 8, Ohio 19, Illinois 20. These same states elected, in that year only 46 republican protectionists. In 1914 the seven states have elected only 52 free traders to Congress, against 105 two years before; a loss of more than 50 per cent. In 1914 the seven states elected a total of 103 anti-free traders to represent them in the lower house of congress; a gain of close upon 100 per cent. The official returns may vary these figures slightly, but they cannot alter the fact that in the communities where the largest amount of capital is invested in business, where the largest amount is paid out in wages, where the largest number of wage earners are employed, and where the largest total and the greatest variety of industrial production is converted from material into finished merchandise. WAR TAX BEGINS IN FULL DEC. 1 Here are Some of the Assessments Levied by New Measure Beginning December 1, the United States government will collect its "war tax" in full; and among the articles to be taxed are passenger tickets to foreign ports. A ticket costing $10 or less, for instance, will be taxed $1; $60 or less, $3; over $60, to any amount, $5. There is considerable speculation as to whether this tax will be charged up against the passenger or against the steamship company acting as the transportation medium. The tax will be levied against the ticket, however, whether the company or the passenger pays is immaterial to Uncle Sam. It is probable, though, that the companies will reimburse themselves by adding the amount of the tax to the price of the ticket; in which event the individual consumer will pay the freight, as usual. Perfumes, valued from 5 to 25 cents, will be taxed one-eighth of a cent for each nickel of value; chewing gum will pay .4 cent on a $1 value or less, and .4 cent for each additional dollar. Billiard parlor owners will be obliged to pay over $5 for each table in their places of business, and for each bowling alley per year. Theaters and practically all other mediums of recreation will be taxed in proportion; so if you are thinking of enjoying yourself much during the next few months, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing so patriotically, at any rate. Part of the new tax schedule went into effect as soon as President Wilson signed the bill, several weeks ago, and part on November 1. The bulk of it does not become operative of home-raised crops; it should formula farmers' twenty million rather than in braska and other climate regions. The climate of northeast lends itself to the successful tion of pork—more than offset by essential belief cultural college loy, California and experiment be produced as falta and barble made by the College show that each, fed on vv that stood num- production of ginia feed barley. A surplus of lists in many prices are not the farmer. B produce splendid pork at low- and with tests be produced at pound, and will cents a pound liscso, the highest the Union, a rile California farm. Alfalfa is decodog forage on it is in reality for pigs, as, making food be ency of fat and these latter can such feeds as limited degree,sorgum or millet. The Californian edit of experi- The official returns may vary these figures slightly, but they cannot alter the fact that in the communities where the largest amount of capital is invested in business, where the largest amount is paid out in wages, where the largest number of wage earners are employed, and where the largest total and the greatest variety of industrial production is converted from raw material into finished merchandise, the people have spoken in thunder tones their disproval of the prosperity wrecking policy of the free trade administration and the free trade majority in the sixty-third Congress. The results in the seven industrial states which rendered so emphatic a verdict against free trade are all the more significant from the fact that in these states the votes diverted from protection candidates by progressive third tickets were a relatively small proportion of the total vote cast. They prove conclusively that when the full protection vote is counted, protection will sweep the country. The dwindling progressive vote is a hopeful sign. It means that anti-free traders are going to get together in 1916. Then will come the end of free trade for many years to come. All of these states, with one exception, cast their electoral vote for Wilson two years ago. CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME The directors of the Sacramento Valley Development association, representing about a dozen northern counties, refused to give assistance to the California Development Board's plan to bring Belgians to California for colonization purposes unless the same inducements for leasing orilling the land are extended to Americans, principally Californians. The stand is taken on the ground that help first should be extended to Americans before being given to foreigners. CALIFORNIA OATS The 1914 oat crop of California will amount to approximately 7,920,000 bu., compared with a total yield of 6,636,000 bushels last year, according to estimates given out by the Crop Reporting Board of the United States Department of Agriculture. The acre CALIFORNIA OATS The 1914 oat crop of California will amount to approximately 7,920,000 bu., compared with a total yield of 6,636,000 bushels last year, according to estimates given out by the Crop Reporting Board of the United States Department of Agriculture. The acre yield this year is 36.0 bushels, and the product is bringing the farmers around 45 cents per bushel. Last year the average price was 55 cents per bushel. The oat crop of Continental United States this year is estimated at 1,136,755,000 bushels, or about 15,000,000 bushels more than last season's yield. The average yield per acre in 1914 for the entire nation was 29.6 bushels and 29.9 bushels in 1913. The Imperial Valley Hog Raisers' Association recently had a conference with the supervisors of that county in an effort to have an ordinance passed which will aid in eradicating the hog cholera in that section. The association has already done much good in this respect and it is thought that the time is not far distant when cholera will be pretty thoroughly wiped out of the county. With the natural advantages that farmers in the Imperial valley have at hand for hog raising, their work of production should be materially increased, provided they can overcome the cholera, which has been a serious drawback. Like any other business man, the farmer only wants a fair profit on his capital investment and a living wage for his labor. There is no better way of helping him make both ends meet than by giving him a profitable market for his products. Power to convey real estate, protests, etc.; 25 cents. Parlor or sleeping car seats or berths; 1 cent each. On each $1,000 of capital, surplus or undivided profits, banks are to pay $1, but savings banks without capital stock and postal savings banks are exempt. Brokers are to pay $30 a year; pawn brokers, $50; commercial brokers, $20; customs house brokers, $10, and commission merchants, $20. Theaters will be taxed as follows: Where the seating capacity does not exceed 250, $25 a year; seating capacity not more than $500, $50; not more than 800, $75; all over 800, $100. Proprietors of all other public exhibitions, each, $10. Lecture bureau (chautauquas), agricultural or industrial fairs, or exhibitions under religious or charitable auspices are exempt from the tax. In conference the wording of the act was changed so as to provide that telegraph and telephone companies must collect the tax from the "person paying for" the messages, and not from the "senders." The government will itself collect the sleeping car tax from sleeping car companies. RAISE MORE HOGS With twenty million dollars being sent out of this state every year for pork, those interested in the commercial and agricultural development of the state are wondering why California farmers don't go in for more hog raising than he does. They figure that in view of the fact that California's population has steadily increased in the last five years while the amount ANAHEIM GAZETTE of home-raised pork has steadily decreased, it should be much to the California farmers' interest to have this twenty million dollars spent at home rather than in Oregon, Kansas, Nebraska and other states. The climate of the state of California lends itself in every particular to the successful and economical production of pork—an advantage which more than offsets any disadvantage in which the home farmer may be placed by California's small corn crop. Moreover for the successful production of pork, corn is not the absolute essential believed by many as agricultural college reports show. Berley, California has in abundance, and experiments show that pork can be produced as cheaply by feeding alfalfa and barley on corn. Tests made by the Colorado Agricultural college show that from pens of ten pigs each, fed on various rations, the lot that stood number two in the most production of gain was fed on California feed barley. A surplus of alfalfa and barley exists in many parts of the state and prices are not always satisfactory to the farmer. Barley and alfalfa will produce splendid gains of hard finished pork at low cost, experts declare; and with tests showing that pork can be produced at home at 5 cents a pound, and with hogs selling at 10 cents a pound live weight in San Francisco, the highest price right now in the Union, a rich opportunity for the California farmer is seen. Alfalfa is declared to be the leading hog forage on the Pacific coast, but it is in reality a maintenance ration for pigs, as alone it is not a fat-making food because of the insufficiency of fat and carbo-hydrates, though these latter can easily be added in such feeds as barley, corn meal, or a limited degree, even in corn stover, sorghum or millet. The California farmer has the benefit of experiments at the California No. 357 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE German-American Bank AT ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, as of the close of business on the 19th day of November, 1914. RESOURCES Commercial Savings Combined Loans and Discounts $138,967.43 $97,190.00 $236,157.43 Overdrafts 29.45 29.45 Bank Promises, furniture and fixtures 4,244.70 4,244.70 Bank Promises, furniture and fixtures 39,209.85 16,000.00 55,299.85 Due from Reserve Banks 15,613.27 1,566.00 17,179.27 Actual Cash on Hand 12,989.91 5,660.88 18,650.79 Exchanges for Clearing House 863.73 863.73 Checks and other Cash Items 99.50 99.50 Other Resources 817.33 4,790.00 6,707.33 Total $208,690.47 $129,451.58 $338,142.05 LIABILITIES Capital Stock paid in $35,000.00 $15,000.00 $50,000.00 Surplus 4,700.00 1,800.00 6,500.00 Undivided Profits Less Expenses and Taxes paid 3,265.52 Other Existing Profits Collected, but not in Undivided Profits Account: 7,939.40 7,939.40 Individual Deposits, subject to check: 149,675.75 149,675.75 Savings Deposits 84,365.28 84,365.28 Damal Certificates of Deposit 460.00 460.00 Time Certificates of Deposit 27,153.50 27,153.50 Cashier's Checks 7,649.80 7,649.80 Postal Savings Deposits 1,132.80 1,132.80 Total $208,690.47 $129,451.58 $338,142.05 STATE OF CALIFORNIA) County of Orange ADOLPH THOMAS, President and A.B.McCORD, Cashier of the German American Bank, being duty sworn, each for himself, says he has a personal knowledge of the matters contained in the foregoing report of condition and that every allegation, statement matter and thing therein contained is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. ADOLPH THOMAS, President, day of Nov., 1914 (SEAL) O.T.CAILOR, Notary Public in and for said Orange County State of California. he is the owner of the Fullerton Tribune, but that it is not a paper of general circulation, less than 700 copies being printed in all. Of these not more than sixty are circulated in the United States outside of Orange county. That only seven are circulated in Santa Ana. It also alleges that The Blade supported Hiram W. Johnson for Governor while Horace McPhoe was editor and proprietor. The answer makes general denial of nearly all the averments in the complaint. has depended hitherto upon Germany for its principal supply of this article. Kelp is found in great abundance in the coastal waters of Alaska. It is stated on reliable authority that if the public kelp groves were carefully and skillfully husbanded they would approximate or perhaps surpass in importance and value the famous Stassfurt potash mines of Germany. It is alleged that these kelp forests can be cut twice during the season, and that they are extensive enough to yield 6,000,000 tons of potash chloride with values at present prices well over $240,000,000. These figures may be Alfalfa is declared to be the leading hog forage on the Pacific coast, but it is in reality a maintenance ration for pigs, as alone it is not a fat-making food because of the insufficiency of fat and carbo-hydrates, though these latter can easily be added in such feeds as barley, corn meal, or a limited degree, even in corn stover, sorgum or millet. The California farmer has the benefit of experiments at the California Agricultural station at Davis, which experts declare, is another point in his favor, should he decide to go more extensively for hog production IT'S A MYSTERY Mystery surrounds the automobile accident on the Los Angeles road, near the Jimtown bridge three miles from Whittler, when a machine containing three passengers crashed through the side of the bridge into the river bottom, 15 feet below. Evidently wishing to conceal their identity, the three occupants of the car made their getaway before the residents in the vicinity who heard the crash arrived on the scene. Before going they removed the number of the machine they abandoned. The car, which turned a somersault, landing bottom side up, was badly damaged. It is a 1915 model and apparently almost new. It was purchased at Fullerton. FOREST NOTES Forbach, Germany is said to have the most profitable town forest known; it yields an annual net gain of $12.14 an acre. The state school of forestry at Bottineau, North Dakota, announces that it will have one million trees for distribution to the citizens of the state during 1915. Apple wood, used almost exclusively for sawhandles, also furnishes the material for so-called brier wood pipes and particularly for the large wooden type used in printing signs and posters. One of the most expensive woods used-regularly in an established industry in the United States is boxwood, the favorite material for wood engraving. It has been quoted at four cents a cubic inch, and about $1,300 by the thousand board feet. What is supposed to be record speed in getting men to a forest fire more than sixty are circulated in the United States outside of Orange county. That only seven are circulated in Santa Ana. It also alleges that The Blade supported Hiram W. Johnson for Governor while Horace McPhee was editor and proprietor. The answer makes general denial of nearly all the averments in the complaint. Local Notes The Board of Forestry reported to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday that it contemplates spending $14,000 for its work during 1915. The supervisors were taken to the county nursery at the corner of Vance and Poinsota, Santa Ana, and were shown the nursery. They found several thousand trees that will be planted on county highways within the next four months. In the budget of $14,000, the Forestry Board included an automobile truck, a wagon and a team of mules, and other property that will be in the nature of investment, not to be included in the year's operating expenses. County Forester Grant stated that between thirty and fifty miles of trees will be planted next spring. The county highway commission has asked the Board of Supervisors to open bids on Dec. 8 for five miles of road-building on the Santa Ana canyon road, between Olive and Peralta. When that section is completed, the canyon road will have been finished. This section is to be graded and widened but not paved. Of the 107 miles of road contemplated for improvement when the $1,270,000 good road bonds were voted, there remains 2.5 miles only for improvement contracts, after the section mentioned above is let to contract. That 2.5 miles is between Olive and East Anaheim. Five concrete bridges are included in the specifications to be used in bidding on Dec. 8, on the Olive-Peralta section. The well being drilled on the McComber ranch at Buena Park is now down to a depth of 4300 feet, and it is said indications of oil are being encountered. Well No. 12 on the Emery lease is 3600 feet deep and the drillers expect to strike oil any moment. The deepest well in this region is on the Bastanchury ranch. It is 4480 feet deep and yields 200 barrels daily. The abundance and variety of the mineral and other wealth of Alaska have proved; its fisheries stand out pre-eminently, and its agricultural possibilities are beginning to be appreciated. There are probably 50,000 acres of land in Alaska suitable for agricultural purposes; there are millions of acres adapted for cattle raising and dairying; in the southeastern and southwestern regions there are extensive timber tracts, principally spruce and hemlock, with considerable quantities of yellow cedar. A country blessed with such natural resources must present an inviting field for the homeseeker, for capital and for labor, for men of brain and brawn. Los Angeles can supply Alaska with oranges and lemons and olives and walnuts and wine and manufactures of cotton and wool, and we can take Alaska lumber and coal. We are not distressed for fuel, for we have fuel oil and electric power for our factories, and natural and manufactured gas and kerosene for our homes. But with anthracite and bituminous coal at one-half its present prices there would be a large consumption of it. OUR IMPORTATIONS The department of commerce has issued a statement showing the different kinds of articles imported into the United States from European countries. The compilation of these data was made necessary in order to intelligently answer the numerous queries received, since the European war began, from merchants and manufacturers in practically every country in the world. According to the report, the United States is dependent upon England for a large portion of the cotton goods consumed in this country, approximately 36,000,000 yards of cloth valued at $20,000,000. termil for so-called birer wood pipes and particularly for the large wood en type used in printing signs and posters. One of the most expensive woods used regularly in an established industry in the United States is boxwood, the favorite material for wood engraving. It has been quoted at four cents a cubic inch, and about $1,300 by the thousand board feet. What is supposed to be record speed in getting men to a forest fire is reported from Oregon, where on one of the national forests, a ranger went to town, hired ten men, and got this force to the fire twelve miles away within 48 minutes after he was notified by telephone. DON'T WANT OFFICE Charles Crump was elected constable at Los Alamitos but he doesn't want the office. The salary is $10 a month, and it is generally conceded that any constable at Los Alamitos will more than earn his salary. That may be the reason why Crump does not want it. He probably did not know he was a constable His name was written on the ticket enough times to elect him. This week the board of supervisors got a short letter from Crump saying that he would not take the office. The situation is quite different down at San Juan Capistrano, where two men are not after the position of constable, which there also pays $10 a month. John Combs and T. Goodwin have twice tied in election, and another election will be held on December 19 to settle the matter. ANSWERS IN LIBEL SUIT The answer in the libel suit of McPhee vs. Johnson has been filed with the County Clerk. In this answer Johnson alleges that The well being drilled on the McComber ranch at Buena Park is now down to a depth of 4300 feet, and it is said indications of oil are being encountered. Well No. 12 on the Emery lease is 3600 feet deep and the drillers expect to strike oil any moment. The deepest well in this region is on the Bastanchury ranch. It is 4480 feet deep and yields 200 barrels daily. Herman Dickel has received a letter from his sister, residing in Germany, stating that two of her sons have been decorated with the iron cross for bravery shown on the field of battle. Another relative, who was married to a young English lady a year before the outbreak of hostilities, and to whom a young son was born recently, was killed in action four days after the birth of his child. SOME ALASKAN FIGURES Governor Strong of Alaska, in his annual report, gives some figures of the present and predictions of the future of that wonderful land. In part he says: The fish output of Alaska in 1913 was of the value of $15,739,068, and its yield of gold, silver, copper and lead was $19,470,336. Sealing, fox farming, reindeer raising and other industries make up a total volume of merchandise shipments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, of $61,076,692. Gov. Strong has a very high opinion of the value of the kelp that grows in Alaska waters. He thinks it can easily be made to furnish a supply of potash for fertilizing purposes that will take the place of the potash imported into the United States from Germany. It may not be inappropriate to discuss here briefly the manufacture of potash from kelp, as the United States into the United States from European countries. The compilation of these data was made necessary in order to intelligently answer the numerous queries received, since the European war began, from merchants and manufacturers in practically every country in the world. According to the report, the United States is dependent upon England for a large portion of the cotton goods consumed in this country, approximately 36,000,000 yards of cloth, valued at $20,000,000, being imported into the United States annually. Germany supplies the American trade with a large quantity of chemicals, and last year sold $20,000,000 worth to United States merchants. Other important articles imported from Germany to the United States are cotton goods, palm oil, potash, salts, wood pulp, toys, machinery, cutlery, gloves, silks, paper goods, clover and sugar beet seed, rice flour, cocoa, spirits, wines and malt liquors. France supplies the United States with a large amount of luxuries among the most important being silks, art works, autos and wines. We also import perfumes, diamonds and motion picture films from this country. France contributes few necessities to the United States. Italy supplies large quantities of macaroni, fruits and nuts, olive oil, prepared vegetables, cheese, still wines, art works, hats, argols and distilled oils. Netherlands is a leading source of diamonds and wrapper tobacco, and also sends us hides, fish spices, tin and paper stock. Belgium is our largest source of diamonds, and also sends us much rubber hides and furs, and linens. Switzerland leads as our source of imported cotton laces and watches, and is important in the matter of cheese, silk goods and coal tar. Ireland supplies large quantities of linens. THURSDAY, NOV. 26 Straighten Up Wear a "Straight-Back" Shoulder Brace. Costs little. Does much. Lasts long. Exceedingly comfortable. SIZES FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN Heying's Pharmacy "It pleases us to please you." You Are Not a Spoke in the Wheel of Time Unless You Save Part of What You Earn! Never mind how little you earn— Save some of it—put it in the bank We Pay 4 Per Cent on Term Deposits Anaheim National Bank Marvel Baker and Boiler A Portable Oven for Gas, Gasoline or Kerosene Stoves, that Bakes, Boils, Steams, Toasts, Warms, etc., all at ONE TIME ON ONE BURNER SAVES GAS, SAVES MONEY This oven is one of the greatest inventions of the age. Price within reach of everybody. Free demonstration at DICKEL'S GROCERY Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2. See this if you want to save money. Dec. 1 and 2. See this if you want to save money. FancyCrockery And Glassware Such as Vases, Cakeplates, Dinner Sets, Water and Lemonade Sets Suitable for Christmas Gifts AT DICKEL'S County Horticulturist Roy K. Bishop, after making an inspection, declares that the 50-acre lemon grove on the C. L. McComber ranch at Buena Park is the finest in Orange county.