anaheim-gazette 1915-04-29

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR...$1.50 SIX MONTHS ...$1.00 THREE MONTHS ...$ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. MR. ESHLEMAN STANDS RE-VAILED Lieutenant Governor Eshelman, who for some years past has been regarded as a sort of demigod by political progressives, has demeaned himself and his high office by losing his temper and penning a remarkable letter to Editor Harbison of the San Bernardino Sun, one of the brightest journalists in the state. Harbison prodded Mr. Eshelman good naturedly for his somersault on the liquor question at Sacramento. The latter was elected as a dry candidate for lieutenant governor, and his large vote at the election in November is probably referable to the fact that he grabbed the nomination of so many parties for the office. He has been regarded as a dry politician ever since he entered into politics in California, but, when the senate split even on the dry zone bill, he voted with the wets, and has since been roundly hooted and hissed by drys from one end of the state to the other. Of course we should not be so unmannerly as to say that his stultification was prompted by a higher official at Sacramento who posed in the recent election as a dry, and who probably drinks more vinegar bitters than any man who ever occupied office at the state capital—Oh, no, certainly not. Mr. Eshelman is a dead one politically now, while the other fellow will continue to be, we presume, dry in the Based on a guess instead of an estimate, the war tax did not produce money enough. For months the receipts of the treasury have been daily falling short of expenditures at a rate reaching at times more than a million dollars a day. According to official estimates the deficit will probably amount to one hundred million dollars by July 1, the end of the fiscal year. No chain is stronger than its weakest link. The fatal weakness that has characterized the work of this administration from its inception two years ago has been its eagerness to propose laws, carlessness in drafting them, haste in committee action, and stubborn refusal to permit intelligent amendment in either House or Senate after the party brand had been affixed by the all powerful caucus. Every American citizen has had to pay for these costly experiments. There will be still more to pay until the errors have been corrected by thoughtful, intelligent legislation. ELECTRICAL MACHINERY FOR BATTLESHIP Electric propelling machinery for the new battleship California, the first battleship of any nation to be equipped with the electric drive, will be built by the General Electric company of New York for $431,000. Award of the contract was made the first of the week by Secretary Daniels. The California is under construction at the New York navy yard, which submitted an estimate of $631,000 for steam equipment. Mr. Daniels' decision to install electric machinery has created keen interest in naval circles, and some officers think the success of the experiment would mark as advance in marine propulsion as did the advent of the steam turbine. Local Isaac Fields went business Tuesday. Papa Joe Backs writer in Los Angeles. Five car loads owing shipped daily from Brea. The prices are $15 per ton. C. A. Knight of son-in-law of Mrs. expected here on a Ed. Bustamente, wife and two children visited with friend Sunday. Edith Campbell filed the will of her Campbell, for probated April 11. The price is $6100. The firm of Anna pany, Fagen & V has been dissolved, ing. The firm will Mr. Fagan, Mr. and go to San Diego for latter's health. Mr main there indefinite will return to Anale. On Friday night Loara school house, the P. T. A. will give interesting entertainment of minstrels, The B Loara, and a little glos Family. The is small, for adults 10c. If you want a ling evening come t been roundly rooted and missed by drys from one end of the state to the other. Of course we should not be so unmannerly as to say that his stultification was prompted by a higher official at Sacramento who posed in the recent election as a dry, and who probably drinks more vinegar bitters than any man who ever occupied office at the state capital—Oh, no, certainly not. Mr. Esheman is a dead one politically now, while the other fellow will continue to be, we presume, dry in the south and wet in the north. Mr. Esheman now knows, probably, that somebody has done something to him, and he ventils his spleen on Mr. Harrison in the following lines: R. C. Harbison, Editor San Bernardino Sun, San Bernardino, Cal. Dear Sir—Some one has sent me a marked copy of your issue in which you suggest that I will have to stand up and explain. It is very lucky, it seems to me, that it is not you who must stand up, because never having assumed any except a recumbent position and never having stood up on any question in your life you may be very thankful that you are not called upon to stand up. I am afraid it might kill you. Sincerely yours, JOHN M. ESHLEMAN, Lieutenant Governor Sacramento, California. Mr. Harbison is a bigger and better man than our little lieutenant governor ever dared to be, and the ridiculous letter penned by that official proves that he is a smaller calibred man than even his political antagonists supposed. He has reached his level, and he is headed straightway for political oblivion. Let no one have the temerity to attempt to head him off. BLUNDERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION A blunder signalized the legislative career of the present administration. The Democratic tariff bill, first in the articles of Democratic faith, and the one achievement on which naturally they would be expected to expend their most exhaustive study and care, was so clumsily executed that it failed to accomplish the results intended. The failure was due to crude, hasty, unscientific, secret legislative methods. Designed to furnish sufficient revenue to finance the United States treasury, it has proven absolutely inadequate was made the first of the week by Secretary Daniels. The California is under construction at the New York navy yard, which submitted an estimate of $631,000 for steam equipment. Mr. Daniels' decision to install electric machinery has created keen interest in naval circles, and some officers think the success of the experiment would mark as advance in marine propulsion as did the advent of the steam turbine. "Not only is electric driver cheaper to construct than a turbine installation," said the secretary, "but it offers also superior economy in operation, a reduction in weight and utilization of full power in backing. The latter is an important military feature, which is not obtainable in an all-turbine installation." DANGER FROM COYOTES One coyote is considered too many for any neighborhood, but in the north it is reported that they are so numerous as to become a menace. They have become so ferocious that they not only attack people in the open, but invade yards or homes and school houses. A teacher told how he shot an animal that was invading the yard of his school. So serious has the situation become in Lake County that Circuit Judge Daly has urged the people not to send their children to school unless can transport them in a conveyance and have some one accompany and protect them. The Reno Gazette says that a communication from the Board of Supervisors of Modoo county, Cal., received by the Washoe county commissioners asks that concerted action be taken by the two counties to stamp out coyotes in the northern section. The Modoo officers suggested that a bounty of $2.50 a scalp be paid by Washoe county and they agree to pay a similar bounty. No action was taken by the board on the communication. A press dispatch from Salem, Ore., says: Mad coyotes are terrorizing people of Lake, Grant and Harney counties to the extent that school attendance is being materially reduced, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction J. A. Churchill, who has just returned from the district. "Conditions in these counties are deplorable," he declared. Particularly is this true in northern Lake On Friday night Loara school house the P. T. A. will give interesting entertainment of minstrels. The B Loara, and a little glos Family. The is small, for adults 10c. If you want an ing evening come tha In the case of the Water company notice of a motion on the calendar has superior court. The plaintiffs will argue all demurrers to be entered on the demurrers heard and be decided later. Mrs. J. F. Johnn left New York city for Anaheim, where Mr. Hickerson's mickerson, at 405 do not expect to re-20th as they will agara Falls, Chico where Mr. Hickerson connected with one wholesale houses asssipl. They will at Denver, Colorado City, Blackfoot, Idaho other points. In visit San Francisco finally Los Angeles remain indefinitely. Work upon Mr. hotel will soon begin to completion. trade meeting Monlon ion was voiced that idea to have the stop here during the gale the visitors some meal, such a ment intends to These auto trips w a fixture, and may The Democratic tariff bill, first in the articles of Democratic faith, and the one achievement on which naturally they would be expected to expend their most exhaustive study and care, was so clumsily executed that it failed to accomplish the results intended. The failure was due to crude, hasty, unscientific, secret legislative methods. Designed to furnish sufficient revenue to finance the United States treasury, it has proven absolutely inadequate for that purpose. In writing the tariff bill the Democrats dimly foresaw a possible reduction in customs receipts, although they did not know how much and did not ascertain the facts. So the income tax provision was incorporated, in the hope that it would make up for any miscalculations in the tariff bill, although the Democrats did not know and did not ascertain the facts. But what happened when these provisions went into effect? Customs receipts were millions of dollars below the amount needed from that source, and at the same time collections from the income tax fell many millions below the amount needed from that source. The inevitable result was to leave the treasury without sufficient money for its needs. The failure was caused by carelessness. Had there been conscientious, open consideration of the revenue bill, sufficient to enable members of Congress to study and understand it, the reduction in revenue could have been properly safeguarded. But instead of getting accurate information and adequate estimates, the Democrats guessed at it. And they guessed wrong. The results of this first mistake should have been a warning. But the startling fact remains that the Democrats committed the same kind of an error again. Forced by their heedlessness to provide more revenue, they passed a war tax in time of peace. A press dispatch from Salem, Ore., says: Mad coyotes are terrorizing people of Lake, Grant and Harney counties to the extent that school attendance is being materially reduced, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction J. A. Churchill, who has just returned from the district. "Conditions in these counties are deplorable," he declared. Particularly is this true in northern Lake county, where rabies has been spread by the coyotes until I am informed even the cats are infected." RAN FOUL OF THE LAW That all of the wild cats are not yet dead or that they believe there are still some very credulous people in the state of California is indicated by an advertisement published in this state by Oklahoma oil company, which has just been brought to the attention of the state corporation department. The public is invited to "buy oil stock in a $61,000,000 company just organized; ground floor proposition; 10 per cent dividends 90 days possible; 20 wells at once; quick action on your money; limited number of shares at 2 cents per share; $10 buys $500 par value stock; big advance in stock soon; selling fast; remit now. Write for free information; dividends declared soon." The commissioner of corporations has called the company's attention to the fact that it has violated the Blue Sky Law of California in offering and advertising its shares for sale without first having obtained a permit and is calling upon it to make immediate representation in reference to such violation. Roy Charleston, Roy Dunning and Misses Agnes Weber and Helen De Cook spent Sunday seeing the sights at Venice. Work upon Mr. hotel will soon begin to completion. Trade meeting Monday was voiced that idea to have them stop here during the gale the visitors wore some meal, such a ment intends to say These auto trips were a fixture, and may populous centers, before the hotel fying the inner marmar among us locate. It would make our local booster phase of the trip as a square meal whof sight seeing. F. K. Groswell heim intends to re-sion to San Diego arranged for an easy well spent several of bay and climate interesting the south in the contemplation this city. They are be a fine idea and The class of People San Diego exposits the line of home well says, and that vertising matter plays more good than life points will visit Cal year and Anaheli to interest some of making their p here. We have oitions of the state ducts are known our climate is mo any other part of the well believes we s cursion right away the homeseeker. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Local Notes Isaac Fields went up to the city on business Tuesday. Papa Joe Backs was a business visitor in Los Angeles on Monday. Five car loads of cabbages are being shipped daily from Fullerton and Brea. The prices realized at present are $15 per ton. C. A. Knight of Mount Ayr, Iowa, son-in-law of Mrs. Julia Hickerson, is expected here on a visit early in June. Ed Bustamente, accompanied by his wife and two children, of Pasadena, visited with friends in town over Sunday. Edith Campbell of Fullerton, has filed the will of her husband, C. A. Campbell, for probate. Mr. Campbell died April 11. The estate is valued at $6100. The firm of Anaheim Milling company, Fagen & Vaughn proprietors, has been dissolved, Mr. Vaughn retiring. The firm will be continued by Mr. Fagan. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn will go to San Diego for the benefit of the latter's health. Mrs. Vaughn will remain there indefinitely and Mr. Vaughn will return to Anaheim. On Friday night, April 30, at the Loara school house the members of the P. T. A. will give a laughable and interesting entertainment consisting of minstrels, The Black Face Bellies of Loara, and a little playlet, The Snigles Family. The price of admission is small, for adults 15c, and children 10c. If you want a jolly and interesting evening come to Loara. Murphy's C STARTING MONDAY Tent Located at Cor. Cham 35 ARTISTIC Concert Band and Orchestra, producing up-to-the-minute between acts. OPENING PLAY, "The Church" NOTE---This ad if presented at the door on t A CENTURY OLD We are reminded—or, to be more frank, informed—that 1915 marks the one hundredth year of the plug hat. The glistening tile has flourished above the dome of male dignity for just a century. We ought to set apart a "plug hat day" at once, so that those of us who bought the silk tiles when we were married could dig them out and go on parade. What a sight it would make. The average man, if he ever possessed a plug hat, has almost lived it down. There was a time when the silken sky-piece marked social distinctions. Bankers, captains or industry who had become admirals thereof, clergymen and eminent lawyers wore them with stunning effect on days when orders kept, since the same branches are taught at night, the principals believing that such a plan would work out to good advantage. County Superintendent Mitchell has made the statement that, if the night schools are maintained in the future, tuition must be charged those who avail themselves of the opportunity afforded by the evening sessions, the regular school funds not being available for the purpose of conducting the night schools. BUSINESS LOCALS Plano tuning by local expert. F. W. Schmidt, 222 E. Center St. Sunset 202, Home 64. On Friday night, April 30, at the Loara school house the members of P. T. A. will give a laughable and interesting entertainment consisting of minstrels, The Black Face Bellos of Loara, and a little playlet, The Snigles Family. The price of admission is small, for adults 15c, and children 10c. If you want a jolly and interesting evening come to Loara. In the case of the Anaheim Union Water company vs. Schneider et al., notice of a motion to reenter the case on the calendar has been filed in the superior court. The attorneys for plaintiffs will argue the motion that all demurrers to the complaint shall be entered on the calendar, and such demurrers heard at a certain time to be decided later. Mrs. J. F. Johnson, a former resident of this city died at her home in Santa Ana on Saturday, after long suffering from cancer. A number of Anaheim friends attended the funeral which was held at the family home Tuesday. Mr. Johnson was engaged in the furniture business in this city. George F. Hickerson and family left New York city Monday en route for Anaheim, where they will visit Mr. Hickerson's mother, Mrs. Julia Hickerson, at 405 Adele street. They do not expect to reach here until the 20th as they will make stops at Niagara Falls, Chicago and Omaha, where Mr. Hickerson was formerly connected with one of the largest wholesale houses west of the Mississippi. They will also stop at Lincoln, Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Blackfoot, Idaho, Portland, and other points. In California they will visit San Francisco, San Diego and finally Los Angeles, where they will remain indefinitely. Work upon Mr. Ziegler's four story hotel will soon begin and will be rushed to completion. At the board of trade meeting Monday night the opinion was voiced that it would be a good idea to have the tourist excursions stop here during the noon hour and regale the visitors with a good wholesome meal, such as the new management intends to serve at all times. These auto trips will no doubt become a fixture, and may diverge from many apart a plug hat day at once, so that those of us who bought the silk tiles when we were married could dig them out and go on parade. What a sight it would make. The average man, if he ever possessed a plug hat, has almost lived it down. There was a time when the silken sky-piece marked social distinctions. Bankers, captains or industry had become admirals thereof, clergymen and eminent lawyers wore them with stunning effect; on days when the breezes were not too playful. But times changed, corn doctors, Indian medicine peddlers, race track sports, clairvoyants and confidence men claimed them for their very own. The original patrons of the style began to lay them away in attics where they became habitations for kittens and puppies. To be sure the opera crowd and the gay young blades have adopted the plug hat for show occasions, while the great of earth display them when they are sure they will not be mistaken for waiters. But to the rank and file the high hat is but the memory of a youthful aspiration. It is claimed, indeed, that with the growing preference of mankind for comfortable clothes and headgear, the plug hat is doomed. It is to pass, this is as good a time as any. We have straw hat day. Now let us have a plug hat day and send the high tile to oblivion in a blaze of glittering glory. WHEN TO TURN COVER CROP UNDER The state at which a cover crop should be under, depends upon the soil, weather conditions, and the crop that is to follow. Where corn is to be planted on crimson clover land, the clover should be turned under just when the bloom begins to appear. The crop at this stage will contain about the maximum amount of plant food. Besides, it will decay much more rapidly than if permitted to reach full maturity. It may be necessary to turn the clover under a little earlier, in order to get the corn planted at the proper time. COVER CROP AND DRY WEATHER It is sometimes advisable to turn under a cover crop earlier on account of the soil being in good condition; whereas if put off for a few days or a week dry weather might prevent themselves of the opportunity afforded by the evening sessions, the regular school funds not being available for the purpose of conducting the night schools. BUSINESS LOCALS Plano tuning by local expert. F.W. Schmidt, 222 E. Center St. Sunset 202, Home 64. ORGANIZATIONS DEFENDING WILD LIFE The growth of sentiment in favor of wild life conservation is showing itself in a number of ways. One noticeable thing has been the growth of a number of societies having for their object the protection of wild life. Besides such older active organizations as the Cooper Ornithological Club and the Audubon Society, there are now four other societies more recently formed to stir up interest and activey work for better wild life conservation. A list of these more recent organizations, with the names and addresses of their presidents and secretaries is given below. California State Fish, Game and Forest Protective League—J.B. Hauer, president, 216 Pine street, San Francisco; J. Sherman Woolf, secretary, Monterey. California Associated Societies for the Conservation of Wild Life—Dr. William F. Bade, president, 2223 Atterton street, Berkeley; Dr.W.P.Taylor, secretary, Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, Berkeley. Established 1912, composed of many prominent organizations, such as the Sierra Club, California Academy of Sciences and the State Humane Association. The Wild Life Protective League of America, Department of Southern California—Charles F. Holder, president, 475 Bellefontaine street, Pasadena; Major F.R.Burnham,D.S.O.secretary,Fresno.Established 1914. California Wild Life Defenders—Henry C.Hall,president,Corte Madora; Harry Harper secretary,Capitola.Established 1914. The last named organization is the latest to take the field. Its secretary Harry Harper was formerly secretary of the California State,Fish,Game and Forest Protective League.The motto of this new organization is For Our State.For Its Streams and Forests.For Its Song Birds and Flora.All Its Wild Life—and So,at the Work upon Mr. Ziegler's four story hotel will soon begin and will be rushed to completion. At the board of trade meeting Monday night the opinion was voiced that it would be a good idea to have the tourist excursions stop here during the noon hour and regale the visitors with a good wholesome meal, such as the new management intends to serve at all times. These auto trips will no doubt become a fixture, and may diverge from many populous centers, and it won't be long before the hotel is ready. By satisfying the inner man the tourist mightarry amongst us and may decide to locate. It would not be a bad idea for our local boosters to look into this phase of the trip and give the tourists a square meal while on their rounds of sight seeing. F. K. Greswell states that if Anaheim to run a booster excursion to San Diego that it should be arranged for an early date. Mr. Greswell spent several days in the city of bay and climate and succeeded in interesting the southern city boosters in the contemplated excursion from this city. They all thought it would be a fine idea and encouraged the plan. The class of people who attend the San Diego exposition are more along the line of homeseekers, Mr. Greswell says, and that literature and advertising matter placed there would do more good than if exhibited at other points in the state. Thousands of tourists will visit California during the year and Anaheim should endeavor to interest some of them with a view of making their permanent residence here. We have one of the finest sections of the state, our diversified products are known far and wide, and our climate is more equable than at any other part of the state. Mr. Greswell believes we should get up an excursion right away and go looking for the homeseeker. COVER CROP AND DRY WEATHER It is sometimes advisable to turn under a cover crop earlier on account of the soil being in good condition; whereas if put off for a few days or a week, dry weather might prevent the work being done as it should be. When the land is to be planted to cotton it will be necessary to turn the cover crop under earlier, regardless of the stage of growth. This will allow a few days for the land to settle and to be gotten in proper condition for a good seed bed. The plow should be followed closely with the harrow, to pulverize the soil before the wind and sunshine dries it out. Unless the soil is full of moisture or there are prospects of an early rain it is best to run a roller over the land to firm it, which will aid in holding the moisture. Discuss Night Schools. The future of the nights chools of the county was the general subject discussed by the Associated Principals of Orange County High Schools, who met in the office of the president, Principal Delbert Brunton, of Fullerton Friday night. There were in attendance at the meeting Principals E. H. McMath, of Santa Ana; E. W. Hauck, of Anaheim; Geo. R. Johnstone, of Orange and Delbert Brunton, of Fullerton. The principals agreed to differ from State Superintendent Hyatt in his interpretation of the law regarding night schools, the state officer holding that under the law night schools must be maintained five nights of the week in order to obtain state aid as provided by law regulating appropriations. They are also desirous of extending the day school into the night sessions, as regards the idly than if permitted to reach full maturity. It may be necessary to turn the clover under a little earlier, in order to get the corn planted at the proper time. The last named organization is the latest to take the field. Its secretary Harry Harper, was formerly secretary of the California State, Fish, Game and Forest Protective League The motto of this new organization is For Our State. For Its Streams and Forests. For Its Song Birds and Flora. For All Its Wild Life—and So, at the Last—For our State. The California Federation of Women's clubs, with 30,000 members in the state, has organized a committee for the conservation of wild life, with Mrs. Harriet Williams Meyers as Chairman. This shows that the women of California can be depended upon to support wise conservation measures. Your piano needs tuning. F. W. Schmidt the local man will do it right. Canada has always been a trifle free in the criticism of graft investigations in the United States and upon more than one occasion their papers have referred to the Americans as a nation of traders and grafters. Now their chickens have come home to roost, and we note they have four distinct scandals under investigation. Boots made of paper were sold the Canadian troops, automobile trucks made of cast iron, were furnished, vast quantities of medical supplies have been found useless, and arrests have been made for grafting in connection with the sale of supplies. No great army ever marched away to war without its camp followers and grafters. Lawn Mowers ground and put in shape for the summer work. Called for and delivered, just phone. W. H. Houts, 138 W. Center street. Thursday, April 29 Comedians MONDAY NIGHT, MAY 3 Cor. Chartres and Philadelphia Sts. ARTISTIC PEOPLE 35 racing up-to-the-minute plays with the best of music and vaudeville LY, "The Church and Its People," in 4 acts. noted at the door on the opening night will admit ladies free. GAS COMPANY FIGHTS FOR BETTER RATES Orange County Cities Protesting in Petition Before Commissioner Loveland Much interest is being taken in the contest between the cities of Orange county using natural gas and the Southern Counties Gas company which was being waged before State Railroad Commissioner Loveland at Los Angeles the first of the week. The four cities are Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana and Fullerton. Since May 1, 1914 the corporation has substituted natural gas for arti- 173-MILE PIPELINE TO MARTINEZ Will Deliver 25,000 to 30,000 Barrels of Oil to Refinery Daily Construction work on the 173-mile pipeline of the Valley Pipeline company, subsidiary of the Shell company of California, from Coalinga to Martinez, is about one half completed now. Officials of the company expect that all of the eight and ten inch pipe will be laid early in 1916 and permit the delivery of 25,000 to 30,000 barrels of oil daily at the big Martinez refinery, which will be completed about the same time. The cost of laying the pipe and in- Much interest is being taken in the contest between the cities of Orange county using natural gas and the Southern Counties Gas company which was being waged before State Railroad Commissioner Loveland at Los Angeles the first of the week. The four cities are Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana and Fullerton. Since May 1, 1914 the corporation has substituted natural gas for artificial gas. It asserts that since natural gas has so much greater heating capacity than artificial gas that the consumption of the commodity in Orange county has decreased to a large extent. Attorneys for the corporation stated that since its introduction of natural gas in and around Orange last May, fifty-three per cent to sixty per cent of the consumers use less than one dollar's worth of gas per month; and that twenty to thirty per cent of them use not to exceed fifty cents' worth, the minimum charge. The company is operating in a dozen or more small cities of the south, including Santa Ana, Covina, Anaheim, Fullerton, Whittler, El Monte, Monrovia, Sierra Madre and others. Permission was asked to raise the minimum charge up to $1 and to charge $1 per 1000 cubic feet of gas, with a graduated scale. Present rates are seventy-five cents per 1000 with a minimum of fifty cents. The present rate is 75 cents a thousand cubic feet, with a minimum of 50 cents a month for each consumer. The company asks leave to make $1 a month the minimum, with a sliding scale of rates ranging from $1 a thousand to 30 cents a thousand for the consumer who uses in excess of 150,000 cubic feet a month. The company claims that under the present rate 50 per cent of its customers do not exceed the 50 cents a month minimum and that it makes a net profit of only $703.77 a year or 2 per cent on its investment. The city attorneys of Santa Ana, Anaheim and Fullerton were present to aid the city attorney and citizens of Orange in their battle against the advance in rates. The city of Orange is defendant in the case, but the other three cities are equally interested. No decision has yet been given by Commissioner Loveland. Falling under a motorcycle upon which he was attempting to climb any subsidiary of the Shell company of California, from Coalinga to Martinez, is about one half completed now. Officials of the company expect that all of the eight and ten inch pipe will be laid early in 1916 and permit the delivery of 25,000 to 30,000 barrels of oil daily at the big Martinez refinery, which will be completed about the same time. The cost of laying the pipe and installing stations at intervals of 20 miles will approximate $4,000,000. Capital to this amount already has been issued by the Valley Pipeline, which is the transportation branch of the Royal Dutch Shell interests in California. When this pipeline is finished other work now being done by the Shells also will be completed and the great English combine ready to dispute the control of the oil industry of the state. By 1916 the Shell company will have invested $30,000,000 to obtain a foothold in California. This amount will be represented in oil lands, pipelines, transportation and tankage facilities, manufacturing plant and distributing facilities. Among the projects either wholly or partially completed or planned are the $1,000,000 refinery using the Trumbles system and tanks for storing 1,000,000 barrels of oil at Martinez, 2,000,000 barrel tank farm at Coalinga and 500,000 barrel tank farm in the Midway. All of the properties are owned by the Royal Dutch Shell combine with the Shell company, incorporated, of California, as the holding concern in this state. Two subsidiaries, the California Oilfields, limited, and Valley Pipe Line company, are the producing and transportation branches respectively. So far the company has established itself to meet competition in the oil fields and northern part of the state. Ultimately, though, it will invade the Southern California field also and it is believed that plans already are being made by the Shell company to expend large sums of money here. How would such a huge war indemnity as may be imposed on the defeated belligerents be paid? A London economic writer answers by telling how France paid her $1,000,000,000 indemnity to Prussia after 1871. The French government remitted $20,000,000 in German notes and coin bought WE wish to announce to the public that on May 1st we will start handling ICE, and solicit a share of your patronage HALLEY & McCLELLAN Both Phones 209 N. Los Angeles St.