anaheim-gazette 1915-08-12

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURAL AND POMOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AS CARRIED ON BY BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY THE RELATION OF WASHING TO DECAY IN WASHINGTON NAVEL ORANGES; SEASON OF 1914-15 During the past two or three years there has been a great increase in the washing of oranges in the packing houses of Southern California, and the indications are that a much larger proportion of the fruit will be subjected to this treatment in the future unless effective measures can be used for the control of scale and sooty mold in the orchards. The results of the investigations of the Bureau of Plant Industry have shown that washing, even under the most favorable conditions, is followed by an increase in the decay in the packed fruit. The process offers ideal conditions for the infection of injured fruits with blue mold, and where washing is employed a higher standard of care in the field and house-handling methods becomes imperative in order to reduce the chances of mechanical injuries in the fruit to a minimum. The packing of moist or wet fruit provides conditions that are very favorable for the development of decay in injured fruit. During the orange-shipping season of 1914-15, an investigation was conducted by the Bureau to determine the relation of handling to the occurrence of decay resulting from the methods used in the washing and subsequent drying of the fruit. The work was undertaken at the request of the Citrus blast of 70 per cent to about one minute with air at a temperature of 130 degrees and 14 per cent humidity. The bearing of the data on the methods of drying oranges under commercial conditions is shown by the considerable reduction in the time required for effective results when a dry air blast is used. The use of Calcium chloride in conditioning the air has not yet been demonstrated to be as effective or practical for this purpose as neat. The temperature of the fruit was not increased materially after two minutes in an air blast at a temperature of 130 degrees. Experiments were conducted with two different types of dryers. In one of these the roller conveyor was used and the air blast was forced through narrow openings above the fruit which extended across the conveyor parallel to the rollers. The openings were formed by air nozzles about three niches wide, the air apertures being about one-quarter of an inch in width. In the other device a rope conveyor was used and the fruit passed through narrow trough-shaped runs, the air blast being forced on the fruit from the sides and bottom of the runs. In the experiments conducted with the dryers it was found that infection with blue mold may be increased if the dusty air of the packing house is blown on the fruit in the air blast. In an efficient system of drying the cost of heating the air to a temperature of 130 degrees should not exceed one dollar per car of packed fruit. This circular is issued in order to present the results of the investigations promptly at the close of the season's work. The cooperation of the citrus associations and particularly the Pomona Fruit Growers' Exchange was given to the Bureau Investigators throughout the work. In addition the California Fruit Growers' Exchange and the Citrus Protective League shared the expense of conducting the investigation with the Bureau of Plant Industry. C. W. MANN, Pomologist, Fruit Handling and Storage Investigations. WEST BANK OF SANTA ANA RIVER IN WEAK CONDITION Eastside Ranchers Give Notice That THE CALIFORNIA AND INTRODUCTION Civilization and power self westward and where game is or we make new measures der to protect the exof California. Where are not taken, historic tain species, those or captured and tha duction is less probably exterminated, Neale, of the Cali Game commission. The band tailed example of a speciation. Those birds were numerous in California pigeon was in th die states. Only a former number now oords of the cloud-of-the passenger pigeon, except to those and know. The few doves, once so fornia, furnish and the passing of speci mourning dove, some olina dove, is near ty as waterfowl. Hern California is th dent species. It ne state but its winter western portion of it as far as Mexico. seen the fall migr Mexico and along th iean Central Raille Grande nearly to M true that some do southern valley po tho whole year, as do ducks and other bles Our laws have n proper protection. ted them to be kill season and on th en in what we term th his killing were pr northern breeding ducks and other w protest would be mnia! From my own a conservative statie dthe dove and band-decreased eighty p perm and central Cali twenty-five years. The most flagrant During the orange-shipping season of 1914-15, an investigation was conducted by the Bureau to determine the relation of handling to the occurrence of decay resulting from the methods used in the washing and subsequent drying of the fruit. The work was undertaken at the request of the Citrus Protective League and packing house experiments were made in ten different houses during the season. The handling experiments were planned to make a direct comparison of fruit very carefully picked by the bureau men with the same kind of fruit handled under ordinary commercial conditions. The fruit was packed and held in the packing houses and the percentages of decay in the various lots were determined by inspection at the end of two weeks. The different lots included carefully handled and commercially handled fruit washed in the ordinary machinery, part of which was packed while still moist or wet and an equal amount of fruit was packed which was thoroughly dried before packing. Part of the same fruit was packed without washing or brushing. These experiments were designed to show the effect of the washing process on the keeping quality of the fruit and to furnish data indicating the percentages of decay due to the wet or moist condition of the fruit at the time of packing. The results of these tests are given in Table I and the accompanying diagram—Figure 1. Table I—Average percentages of decay in carefully handled and ordinary commercially handled Washington-Navel oranges—1915. No. of Experiments, 23. Carefully Commer. Handled Handled Per cent Per Cent Not brushed or washed...1.8 8.3 Washed and thoroughly dried ...3.4 11.4 Washed and not thoroughly dried ...3.9 13.9 Figure 1—Diagram showing percentages of decay in Table I. Per Cent Not Washed— Carefully handled ...1.8 Conmercially handled ...8.3 Washed and Thoroughly Dried— Carefully handled ...3.4 Commercially handled ...11.4 Washed—Not Thoroughly Dried— Carefully handled ...3.9 Commercially handled ...13.9 The data show the percentage of decay in carefully handled fruit was increased from 1.8 per cent in the unwashed fruit to 3.4 per cent in the washed and thoroughly dried fruit, and was increased to 3.9 per cent in washed fruit packed wet. In the ordinary commercially handled lots the average percentage of decay in the unwashed fruit was 8.3 per cent. Washing fol- WEST BANK OF SANTA ANA RIVER IN WEAK CONDITION Eastside Ranchers Give Notice That They be Reimbursed Should River Leave Its Channel There has been filed with the county clerk for the board of supervisors a notice signed by W. M. Wellman, E. N. Cook, E. A. Day and the Orange County Realty company, owners of property east of Anaheim, whereby the signers hope to be reimbursed by the county should the Santa Ana river be turned out of its channel and overflow the lands of the ranches whose signatures appear to the notice. The notice states that the county in building the Anaheim-Olive road has put a part of the road into the natural river channel. Notification is given that the board of supervisors as a body and individually will be held liable by the ranchers if the obstructions cause or in part cause the river to leave its banks. The county is now having completed a concrete bridge placed across the Santa Ana river on the Anaheim-Olive road. As yet the river channel has not been clearly established, and it is recognized by the supervisors that something must be done to confine the river under the bridge. Possibly the bridge as well as the portion of the road now built are the obstructions referred to in the notice. The west bank of the river at this point is weak, and has long been considered a place through which the main stream of the Santa Ana during the flood might go. In fact, there has been some overflow through this west bank. ROYAL BAIT According to Harry Sparrow, business manager of the New York team in the American League, he was in South Sea island waters once on a pleasure trip. His ship touched at a port with an unpronounceable name. Accompanied by his harem, his suite, and most of his subjects, the reigning ruler, a fat half-caste, came down to Our laws have been properly protected them to be killed season and on them in what we term this killing were placed northern breeding ducks and other wild protest would be made from my own conservative state; the dove and banded decreased eighty percent and central California twenty-five years. The most flagrant extermination of species in the unthinking one of the people of this factor to be consigned that certain species their reproduction, than one or two egg seasons the whole, total increase or be destroyed by prey by human beings, only of the family which the dove and of the family Ardeas, etc.) which are for by plume hunter mating season. The confiding nature, ease, nest, and so many gunner or netter our efforts should be tecting those birds natural disadvantage not enough: all of our protection is species of migrator United States Department will no doubt effect in perpetuity entirely extermination. The ony game bird itself able to survive obstacles presented illization is the Californians This bird is able to under any and all if given a square or self readily to all the peer of any game This bird is also conceit out of traps; and made on other game le uses judgment in fil which a military masterly; and even shows all the quality Always willing to against those of these instances, meets will production the valley other game birds, pheasant, partridge ten, scarcely ever eggs at one year or years frequently lakes. Furthermore creeks in hatching are very large percentage hatches a second basal always a case destroyed. Quail eater or wild berry. No are destroyed in green Washed and Thoroughly Dried— Carefully handled ... 3.4 Commercially handled ... 11.4 Washed—Not Thoroughly Dried— Carefully handled ... 3.9 Commercially handled ... 13.9 The data show the percentage of decay in carefully handled fruit was increased from 1.8 per cent in the unwashed fruit to 3.4 per cent in the washed and thoroughly dried fruit, and was increased to 3.9 per cent in washed fruit packed wet. In the ordinary commercially handled lots the average percentage of decay in the unwashed fruit was 8.3 per cent. Washing followed by thorough drying increased the decay to 11.4 per cent, and in the same fruit packed wet the average decay was 13.9 per cent. The difference in the percentages of decay developing in the wet and dry-packed fruit was considerably greater during the period of cloudy or wet weather early in the season. The figures are the averages for the whole season. The results indicate that the losses from decay resulting from packing improperly dried oranges are directly in proportion to the care exercised in the methods of handling. Fruit showing a high percentage of mechanical injuries develops the maximum amount of decay following washing without thorough drying. In the fruit that was picked with sufficient care to avoid serious injuries there was a comparatively small increase in the decay in the lots that were washed and not thoroughly dried before packing. It is probable that a greater difference in favor of very thorough drying would have been shown if more efficient methods of handling the specially dried lots had been available during the early part of the season. By heating the air blast used in orange dryers the relative humidity of the air is lowered, which increases its capacity for absorbing the moisture on the surface of the fruit. Experiments were made to determine the time required to dry the fruit under different conditions of temperature and humidity. The humidity of the air was varied by the use of a heating apparatus and by passing the air through a compartment containing calcium chloride. The most rapid evaporation of the moisture on the fruit took place with dry air at a temperature of 130 degrees F. The time varied from approximately 11 minutes with an air ROYAL BAIT According to Harry Sparrow, business manager of the New York team in the American League, he was in South Sea island waters once on a pleasure trip. His ship touched at a port with an unpronounceable name. Accompanied by his harem, his suite, and most of his subjects, the reigning ruler, a fat half-caste, came down to welcome the visitors. The subjects jumped off the little dock and swam about the steamer, while His Majesty's received aboard in due state. Strange to say, the official interpreter and general factotum of the imperial outfit was a little cockney. The tourists began pitching copper colons over the sides in order to see the common herd dive for them. Presently a wealthy San Francisco man decided to do something really generous. He hauled a ten-dollar gold piece out of his pocket and poised to fling it out across the surface of the water. Instantly the cockney had him by the arm. "Ow, sir, don't do that, sir, if you please, sir," he implored. "You'll be 'avin' 'is Royal Tighness in the water next, sir." TWO GREAT HELPS ON WASH DAY One of the best things for whitening and keeping clothes white is to take the juice of one lemon and add to your boiling suds. If there is a stain it disappears like magic. Also cornstarch is one of the best starches to use. Take one tablespoon of starch, stir it into two tablespoonsful of cold water, then add boiling water until it clears. To this add one quart of cold water. This is enough to starch at least 12 good sized pieces. When the clothes are ironed they have a beautiful gloss and the starch stays in them well. Against those of these instances, meets with production the valley other game birds, pheasant, partridge hen, scarcely ever eggs at one year or years frequently lit eggs. Furthermore seeds in hatching are very large percentage hatches a second bird always the case destroyed. Quail eat or wild berry. Nest are destroyed in great they are most used farmer, orchardist believe the quail rainsivlorous games. The quall is one bird which is attraction, and if not molted makes its home new. The valley quall is veys, pugnacious to will hold his own bird encroaching on always true to his non-polygamous, and his one mate in care. This bird has survived open season with per day, or 140 per hunted with the bird world, chased with 121,664 automobiles rapid fire automatic in the hands of 159 surely a marvel to birds still remain. The range of northern California to 3,000 feet above found above this valley quall is not milder adverse food times do they want feeding grounds, and return each season they were raised. In over thirty yeas the field with this line of its range to I have never seen any valley quall. They ers, and this perhaps practically inn Of all the gallinacea is the fittest repre- game bird family. tinue to prove the test. If the time e THE CALIFORNIA VALLEY QUAIL AND INTRODUCED GAME BIRDS Civilization and population forcing itself westward and into communities where game is or was once abundant, make new measures necessary in order to protect the existing game fauna of California. When these measures are not taken, history shows that certain species, those most easily killed or captured and those whose reproduction is less prolific, will be eventually exterminated, writes George Neale, of the California Fish and Game commission. The band tailed pigeon is a good example of a species nearing extinction. Those birds were once almost as numerous in California as the passenger pigeon was in the eastern and middle states. Only a remnant of the former number now remains. The records of the cloud-obscuring flights of the passenger pigeon seem like a fable, except to those who have seen and know. The few remaining mourning doves, once so numerous in California, furnish another example of the passing of species. The western mourning dove, sometimes called Carolina dove, is nearly as strictly migratory as waterfowl. Especially in northern California is the dove not a resident species. It nests throughout the state but its winter home is the southwestern portion of the United States as far as Mexico. The writer has seen the fall migration through New Mexico and along the line of the Mexican Central Railroad from the Rio Grande nearly to Mexico City. It is true that some doves remain in the southern valley portion of the state the whole year, as do a few migratory ducks and other birds. Our laws have not given the dove proper protection. We have permitted them to be killed in the nesting season and on the nesting grounds, in what we term the open season. If this killing were permitted on the northern breeding grounds of the ducks and other waterfowl, what a protest would be made from California! From my own observation it is a conservative statement to say that the dove and band-tailed pigeon have decreased eighty per cent in northern and central California in the last twenty-five years. The most flagrant cause of the near California when all our game is on the verge of extermination, this grand game bird will be one of the last to disappear. Our efforts to avert this rapid extermination of bird life by the introduction of new species of game birds into California has not met with success commensurate with the expenditure of money. One reason for this was accepted as completed by contractors, Hart & Ducey. The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the improvement of First street, Main street, Newport avenue, and Irvine boulevard, bids to be opened Aug. 17, 1915, at 2 p.m. The Chicago Bonding & Surety Co. Our laws have not given the dove proper protection. We have permitted them to be killed in the nesting season and on the nesting grounds, in what we term the open season. If this killing were permitted on the northern breeding grounds of the ducks and other waterfowl, what a protest would be made from California! From my own observation it is a conservative statement to say that the dove and band-tailed pigeon have decreased eighty per cent in northern and central California in the last twenty-five years. The most flagrant cause of the near extermination of species is to be found in the unthinking or uncaring attitude of the people of the state. An added factor to be considered is the fact that certain species are not prolific in their reproduction, rarely having more than one or two eggs. Hence, in many seasons the whole, or at least part of the total increase of these birds may be destroyed by predatory animals or by human beings. This is true not only of the family Columbidae to which the dove and pigeon belong but of the family Ardelaeidae (egrets, herons, etc.) which are so much sought for by plume hunters, especially in the mating season. These birds are of a confiding nature, easily approached on the nest, and so make an easy prey to the gunner or netter. Consequently, our efforts should be centered in protecting those birds which are under natural disadvantages. But this is not enough: all of our game birds need to be intelligently conserved. The protection now given many species of migratory birds by the United States Department of Agriculture will no doubt have a beneficial effect in perpetuating those birds not entirely exterminated. The ony game bird that has proved itself able to survive in the face of obstacles presented by enroaching civilization is the California valley quail. This bird is able to care for himself under any and all existing conditions if given a square deal. It adapts itself readily to all conditions, and is the peer of any game bird in the world. This bird is also capable of taking the conceit out of any champion at the traps; and makes a dog well-trained on other game look like a tyro. It uses judgment in flight, when flushed, which a military expert would masterly; and even when wounded it shows all the qualities of a strategist. Always willing to match its brains against those of the gunner, it, in most instances, meets with success. In egg production the valley quail excels all other game birds, not excepting the pheasant, partridge, grouse or sage hen, scarcely ever laying less than 18 eggs at one year old, and at three years frequently laying 22 or more eggs. Furthermore, it usually succeeds in hatching and raising all or very large percentage, and frequently hatches a second brood. This is nearly always the case if the first nest is destroyed. Quall eat almost any seed or wild berry. Noxious weed seeds are destroyed in great numbers; hence ilifornia when all our game is on the verge of extermination, this grand game bird will be one of the last to disappear. Our efforts to avert this rapid extinction of bird life by the introduction of new species of game birds into California has not met with success commensurate with the expenditure of money. One reason for this may be the pugnacity of native game spees. Wherever other varieties of game birds not native to California have been introduced on lands where California valley quail live, failure has always followed. This bird will always fight against usurpation of his territory by other birds. It will attack a cock pheasant as readily as a small bird. Hence there are good reasons why it should be the one dominant game bird. The following instance of pugnacity on the part of the valley quail has come to my notice. Mr. Hollenbeck of Reyer Island, California, who is a great lover of birds and animals, encouraged a large band of quail to remain on his land by prohibiting shooting. He fed the birds every few days, and they became so tame that they even came inside the house when called. In fact they were so tame as to almost be a nuisance. Knowing Mr. Hollenbeck's fondness for birds, I obtained for him some ring-necked pheasants. The quail, however, have driven away these pheasants, so that they are now to be found only in localities where quail are not found. There may still be another reason why introduced game has not increased. Many people believe that all that is necessary in the introduction of a game bird into any locality is just a matter of securing the species to be introduced, giving the birds their liberty and awaiting favorable results. But the fact that a Master Hand has not only distributed game birds and animals, but has adjusted the flora and fauna of the universe to certain zones most suited to their existence, is often overlooked. We must know the conditions and seek to introduce such birds as will thrive under them. No game bird has as yet been introduced into California which has proven to be adapted to the geographical and climatic conditions obtaining here. Let us keep in mind our experiences of the past and see that birds more suited to our conditions are introduced—or better still, that such hardy birds as the California valley quail are sufficiently protected to make stocking with foreign game birds unnecessary. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The board of supervisors met in regular session at Santa Ana, Aug. was accepted as completed by contractors, Hart & Ducey. The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for the improvement of First street, Main street, Newport avenue, and Irvine boulevard, bids to be opened Aug. 17, 1915, at 2 p.m. The Chicago Bonding & Surety Co. was given an extension of ten days for the completion of their contract on the Anaheim-Olive bridge. The application of Albert Rohrs for a spraying license was granted, on recommendation of the horticultural commissioner. The map of H. M. Little addition to La Habra was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. The auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $50 on the current expense fund in favor of J. C. Metzgar, for defraying expense in investigation of freight rates. The petition of E. D. Waffle, et al., to reduce width of Vine street, in El Medena, was denied. A donation of $410 was accepted from J. B. Raines and ordered placed in the hospital fund. The bridges on Laguna avenue and Irvine boulevard were accepted as completed by W. J. German, contractor. Ordinance No. 137, amending Ordinance No. 76, was accepted. Ordinance No. 128, prohibiting the culture, sale and distribution of cannabis indica, was adopted. The tax collector was directed to deposit $200 in the salary fund from money collected for Fullerton city; $200 in the salary fund from money collected for Huntington Beach city; and $34 in the salary fund from money collected for Stanton city. The application of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. to excavate on Cypress avenue was granted. The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for making alterations in the court house, bids to be opened Aug. 24, 1915, at 11 a.m. G. M. Benedict, janitor of the court house, was given a vacation for two weeks from August 11, 1915. The county auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $600 on the county general fund in favor of the state compensation Insurance company, for the initial payment for insurance on county employees. against those of the gunner, it in most instances, meets with success. In egg production the valley quail excels all other game birds, not excepting the pheasant, partridge, grouse or sage hen, scarcely ever laying less than 18 eggs at one year old, and at three years frequently laying 22 or more eggs. Furthermore, it usually succeeds in hatching and raising all or a very large percentage, and frequently hatches a second brood. This is nearly always the case. If the first nest is destroyed, Quall eat almost any seed or wild berry. Noxious weed seeds are destroyed in great numbers; hence they are most useful birds to the farmer, orchardist or vineyardist. I believe the quall ranks highest as an insectivorous game bird. The quall is one of the only game birds which is attracted by civilization, and if not molested this bird will make its home near a farm cottage. The valley quall is king of all he surveys, pugnacious to a high degree, and will hold his own against any other bird encroaching on his domain. He is always true to his mate, is invariably non-polygamous, and always chooses his one mate in captivity or freedom. This bird has survived a four months' open season with a bag limit of 20 per day, or 140 per week. It has been hunted with the best dogs in the world, chased with something like 121,664 automobiles fully armed, and rapid fire automatic and pump guns in the hands of 159,164 hunters. It is surely a marvel that any of these birds still remain. The range of the valley quall in northern California is from sea level to 3,000 feet above, rarely ever being found above this elevation. The valley quall is not migratory, except under adverse food conditions. Only at times do they wander far from their feeding grounds, and they invariably return each season to the place where they were raised. In over thirty years' experience in the field with this bird, from the south line of its range to its northern limits, I have never seen a sick or diseased valley quall. They are strong moulters, and this perhaps insures their being practically immune from disease. Of all the gallinaceous birds, this quall is the fittest representative of the game bird family. Hence he will continue to prove the survival of the fittest. If the time ever arrives in Cali- BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The board of supervisors met in regular session at Santa Ana, Aug. 3. All members were present except Supervisor Smith. Demands on the County of Orange weer allowed as read. The chairman of the board was authorized to sign the contract and approve the bonds of Fred Hoffman for the improvement of Santiago boulevard. Two live stock inspector, G. W. Closson, was given a leave of absence from the state for sixty days. S. E. Chaffee, justice of the Peace of Westminster township, was given leave of absence from the state for sixty days from September 1. The district attorney was directed to discontinue the detective service in the district attorney's office, and said detective service shall be done entirely by the peace officers of Orange county. The demand of Chicago Bonding & Surety company on Anaheim-Olive bridge for $3,459, was withheld, on notices of claims. Bids were received for improvement of Yorba Linda road, and the contract was awarded to Max L. Hubermann for $10,695.78. The viewers' report on the petition or J.A. Armitage, et al of Westminster road district, for a county road, was accepted, and the district attorney was directed to institute proceedings for right of way over the land of the Bolsa Land company. The Anaheim-Olive road, section 2 The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for making alterations in the court house, bids to be opened Aug. 24, 1915, at 11 a.m. G. M. Benedict, janitor of the court house, was given a vacation for two weeks from August 11, 1915. The county auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $600 on the county general fund in favor of the state compensation insurance company, for the initial payment for insurance on county employees. The board adjourned to August 17, at 10 A.M. BEAN MEN MEET Twenty lima bean growers, representing 11,000 acres of beans, 60 percent of the lima bean acreage of the San Joaquin ranch, held a conference at Santa Ana recently, the object of which was to secure concerted action in getting better prices for lima beans. Buyers are offering $4 and $4.25 per 100 pounds. The growers believe that market conditions entitle them to at least $6. John Cook, William Cook, B. W. Jerome and George Jeffrey were appointed as a committee to meet bean buyers and to go to Ventura county to talk over the situation with growers there. It is believed that by offering to contract a large acreage to some bean buying firm that a satisfactory price can be secured. The bean crop in this county is in excellent condition, with every reason to believe that the yield will be one of the heaviest in the history of the industry. 4000 PURCHASE PEOPLES' TIMBER IN CALIFORNIA Timber to the amount of 43,890,000 board feet, valued at $96,105.02, were cut from the national forests in California during the fiscal year ending California Wine Co. Finest Brands of Wines and Liquors Always In Stock. We Can Suit Your Palate Give us a trial; be convinced. We Appreciate Your Business 128 West Center St. Anaheim, Cal. 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SOUTH BOUND Lv. Los Angeles Ar. Anaheim 11:59 P.M. 1:08 A.M. 7:00 A.M. 7:50 A.M. 8:10 A.M. 9:06 A.M. DIRECTORY OF LODGES ANAHEIM LODGE, 207, F. A. M.—Regular meetings, third Monday in each month. M. W. MARTENET, W. M. Wm. H. Chambers, Secretary. ODD FELLOWS LODGE—Meets every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall.. N. G., CONRAD MAUERHAN. C. W. Hedges, Secretary. ROYAL NEIGHBORS, ROSEWOOD CAMP—meet 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons, at 2:30 p.m., at Odd Fellows Hall. June 30, 1915. Of this amount, 35,841,000 feet were cut for commercial purposes, 1,274,000 feet were used in the improvement of homesteads and farms, and 6,778,000 feet consisted of dead timber and other material whose removal was beneficial to the forest and for which no charge was made. 3,989 separate transactions were involved, of which 883 were sale contracts and 3,106 were free permits. Timber for the improvement of homesteads and ranch property is sold at a rate merely sufficient to offset the cost of administering the sales. In California this rate is 50 cents per thousand feet and 25 cents per cord. Prices for commercial timber range from 50 cents to $5.00 per thousand feet according to species and accessibility.