anaheim-gazette 1916-03-30

BERRY BOXES MUST BE FULL WEIGHT COUNTY SEALER McPHEE IS ALREADY CASTING AN EYE ON THE SITUATION DEALERS WILL BE HELD STRICTLY RESPONSIBLE IF THEY PURCHASE SHORT MEASURE BOXES With the opening of the berry season in this county, those who handle this fruit would better "look a leedle out" in the matter of the proper weight of this luscious commodity, for County Sealer of Weights and Measures George McPhee proposes to take direct action to safeguard the interests of the consumer, and will hold responsible every person, firm or corporation offering berries for sale for the strict observance of the law. For the last two years the sale of berries has been regulated by ordinance in every incorporated town or city in this county, the net weight of raspberries and logan berries being fixed at eight ounces to the box and that of all other kinds of berries, including strawberries at 12 ounces net. Owing largely to the watchfulness of Sealer McPhee, the law has been very fairly observed, although in many cases there have been berries sold far below the prescribed weight by jobbers and wholesalers from Los Angeles and (Minimum Contents). 12 oz. or 3-4 lb. Avoirdupois weight, (Minimum Contents) 1 lb. Avoirdupois weight (Minimum Contents) 2 lbs. Avoirdupois weight (Minimum Contents) The minimum contents must approximate the true net weight, and there shall be no tolerance below the stated minimum weight. It is the opinion of this department that berries when offered or exposed for sale in boxes, baskets, or other containers constitute a sale of food in package form within the meaning of the net container act, and berries when sold, offered or exposed for sale shall be subject to the requirements of the net container act, which requires that the containers shall be marked with a statement of the quantity of contents in accordance with its provisions. When berries are offered or exposed for sale in containers, which containers for convenient purposes are arranged in drawers, and when such drawers shall contain two baskets or boxes of 2 lbs. minimum weight each, or when such drawers shall contain six baskets or boxes of 8 oz. or 1-2 lb. minimum weight each, the numerical count of containers in the drawers, together with the net weight of each container, shall be stated on a label or band surrounding the said drawer and containers, in a manner herein illustrated: "Two baskets, minimum contents of each basket 2 lbs." "Six baskets, minimum contents of each basket 8 oz." When six baskets or more shall be packed or arranged in crates, the crates shall indicate the numerical contents together with the minimum weight of containers, in a manner here- CITY OF ORANGE MIXED UP IN Trustees Tried to Replace Made by Form The suit of George A. the city of Orange is superior court and evidenced in the case city but throughout this reason the paper give a statement of the ed and a brief history versy. On December 8th, peared before the board and proposed in writing a combination roller gine for $3800.00, $150 in cash and the b thereafter with inter proposal was accepted structures of the board and Clerk Hall contract on behalf of was paid the $1800.00 next payment became had been elected and was made for the bal new trustees mindful that had followed in action of the form ceeded to demand an Attorney Hartwick after ten opinion declaring of the former board the contract invalid grounds specified in file with the city. Thus the board of fronted with a silt trouble no matter berries has been regulated by law in every incorporated town or city in this county, the net weight of raspberries and logan berries being fixed at eight ounces to the box and that of all other kinds of berries, including strawberries at 12 ounces net. Owing largely to the watchfulness of Sealer McPhee, the law has been very fairly observed, although in many cases there have been berries sold far below the prescribed weight by jobbers and wholesalers from Los Angeles and other points outside the county, and in some instances these short weight berries have been purchased by retail dealers with the full knowledge that they were not up to the required standard because they were enabled to secure the commodity at a price below the market rate for that very reason. And as Sealer McPhee has been loath to make trouble for the retailer, he has been imposed upon in some instances, but hereafter he proposes to enforce the law literally and let the consequences fall where they may. Sealer McPhee is fortified in his attitude by regulations issued recently by the state department of weights and measures fixing the standard weight of berries when offered for sale in containers in this state which reads as follows: The berry industry of the state of California has developed to such proportions that it is now classified as one of the large industries of the state, for which the state is particularly adapted. In the marketing of berries, serious efforts have been put forth from time to time by those who are particularly interested in the welfare of this industry to standardize and fix uniform weights and sizes of containers wherein berries are offered for sale. Since the inception of this industry, competition has been most unstable, and the interests of the consuming public have never been safe-guarded against deception and erroneous trade customs associated with this industry. The size of the container has gradually grown smaller, and containers or berry boxes designed to misrepresent contents have not been uncommon. As the result of extensive investigations throughout the state, a general demand presents itself; that a standard weight be fixed and established for berries when offered or exposed for sale in containers. With a full and container, shall be stated on a label or band surrounding the said drawer and containers, in a manner herein illustrated: "Two baskets, minimum contents of each basket 2 lbs." "Six baskets, minimum contents of each basket 8 oz." When six baskets or more shall be packed or arranged in crates, the crates shall indicate the numerical contents together with the minimum weight of containers, in a manner herein illustrated: "Minimum contents of 24 baskets, 3-4 lb. each." When berries are sold or offered for sale in containers in a less quantity than by the drawer or crate, as in the sale of one individual basket or box, such sale shall constitute a sale from bulk, and shall be exempt from having thereon marked or indicated the minimum contents. It shall, however, contain the standard weight herein provided for. The use of any basket, box or container so constructed as to contain a false or raised bottom, or otherwise designed to misrepresent contents, shall be used in violation of these regulations. No provision of these regulations shall be construed to prevent the sale of berries in conflict with section 8. of Chapter 659, of the California statutes of 1915, fixing itinerary capacity of berry baskets for interstate and export trade as follows: "67.2 Cubic inches, equivalent to 1 1-2 lbs. Avoir. Wgt." "33.6 Cubic inches, equivalent to 3-4 lbs. Avoir. Wgt." or the sale of currants in boxes or baskets of a net contents of 10 lbs. These regulations shall effect and govern the sale of berries during the coming season and thereafter. ADVANTAGES OF THE RAIDER The bandit chase in Mexico brings to mind the observations Gen. Grant made in his "Personal Memoirs" on the great advantage that a raider, operating from a friendly base, has over an invading army. He was commenting on the spectacular work of John H. Morgan, who killed and captured hundreds of men and destroyed an immense amount of property. Gen. Grant showed that Morgan had no supply trains. He lived off the country and was as much at home one place as another. The invading army, on action of the former ceeded to demand a Attorney Hartwick promptly ten opinion declaring of the former board the contract invalid grounds specified in file with the city. Thus the board of fronted with a slur trouble no matter taken. To pay the debt of legal opinion that payment to be illegible be construed as a law; to give up the pleance with Rogers; the loss of the $18 chase price. Again $1800 practically road fund which has the streets for the fiscal year, and until of the city's finance money available to demand for $21400. payment would omit Again the roller hail faction and many cloakbitant price had a very inferior equity time when there was nor money to pay these circumstances the present board course was to defy allow the court to Attorney H. C. H. to assist City Attorneys the case has been for nearly a year after been strenuously coats. Rogers is re Shaw recognized as est lawyers in the May City Attorney been associated while in looking after th IMPORTS AND Total imports from American countries zil, Chile and Peru) 901,812 in 1913 to $ an increase of 60 American products States. Our total e four countries fell 446 in 1913 to $113 decrease of about 5 States products to Our total trade (im customs associated with this industry. The size of the container has gradually grown smaller, and containers or berry boxes designed to misrepresent contents have not been uncommon. As the result of extensive investigations throughout the state, a general demand presents itself; that a standard weight be fixed and established for berries when offered or exposed for sale in containers. With a full and careful consideration of all present customs and conditions attending the legitimate purposes and intentions of those now engaged in this industry, together with a full and equitable consideration of the interests of the consuming public, this standard is hereby fixed. Section 6, of Chapter 597, of the California statutes of 1915, provided in part as follows: "The state superintendent of weights and measures may establish a standard net weight, or net measure, or net count of any commodity, produce, or article." Modifying this provision appertaining to the sale of commodities by net weight, Section 32 provides in part as follows: "Any person who, by himself or another shall sell or offer or expose for sale any commodity, produce, article or thing in a less quantity than the true net weight, or true net measure thereof, or in a less quantity than he represents it to be or contain, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." In view of the foregoing circumstances, and by authority of the provisions quoted, it is the opinion of this department that when berries are offered or exposed for sale in boxes, baskets, or other containers, such sale shall constitute a sale of food in package form, and these containers shall be packed to contain berries in the following weights, and no other. 8 oz. or 1-2 lb. Avoirdupois weight, Total imports from American countries will be 901,812 in 1913 to $400 an increase of 60 American products States. Our total exports four countries fell 446 in 1913 to $113 decrease of about 5 States products to Our total trade (imply with the same figures from $286,009,253 337,423 in 1915). This from these four South tries amounted to $14 an increase of 223 balance in favor of tries in 1915. Imports from Aucreased 207 per c o ports decreased 20 excess of exports to $33,353,766 in 1915 $20,387,808 in 1915 per cent in our favors with that country standing our total that country increased 872 in 1913 to $84.2 Imports from Chied 32 per cent, while China decreased 22 excess of imports from $14,821,024 in 1915 in 1915, an increase China's favorable to the United States total commerce with normal—being $65.4 $72,590,327 in 1915. Our position in the six countries not influenced by influences (Argent Chile, China, and Asia loss of 2 per cent these countries in CITY OF ORANGE IS MIXED UP IN LAWSUIT Trustees Tried to Repudiate Purchase Made by Former Board The suit of George A. Rogers against the city of Orange is on trial in the superior court and much interest is evidenced in the case, not only in that city but throughout the state. For this reason the papers have sought to give a statement of the matter involved and a brief history of the controversy. On December 8th, 1913, Rogers appeared before the board of trustees and proposed in writing to sell the city a combination roller and hauling engine for $3800.00, $1800.00 to be paid in cash and the balance one year thereafter with interest at 7%. The proposal was accepted and under instructions of the board President Dittmer and Clerk Hallman signed the contract on behalf of the city. Rogers was paid the $1800.00 but before the next payment became due, a new board had been elected and when demand was made for the balance of $2100, the new trustees mindful of the protests that had followed in the wake of the action of the former board, proceeded to demand an opinion of City Attorney Hartwick as to what course they had best pursue. City Attorney Hartwick promptly presented a written opinion declaring that the action of the former board was illegal and the contract invalid for reasons and grounds specified in the opinion on file with the city. Thus the board of trustees were confronted with a situation that boded trouble no matter what action was with 1913. While for the same period imports from these countries increased 62 per cent in 1915. The weakness of our position with these countries is further shown in the trade balances. Thus, the excess of imports from these countries amounted to $29,261,624 in 1913, and $167,088,808 in 1915; this is an increase of 471 per cent in trade balance favorable to these four South American countries, and China and Australia in 1915; while our total commerce (imports and exports) with all these countries expanded from $405,623,758 in 1913 to $538,219,598 in 1915. ERA OF CONSTRUCTIVENESS IS AHEAD This will be a busy world when peace returns. After such vast ravages the repair will be on a like scale. No prophet can tell when the war will end, but every one of the combatants is more or less disappointed. The nations piling up debt at the rate of five or six billions a year cannot stand such a strain indefinitely. Ruthless militarism is at a discount because it sees that it cannot do what it expected. Armies of colossal size are in the deadlock of trenches and superdreadnaughts are chiefly concerned in avoiding exposure to submarines. Saber rattling has become unpopular. The realities of what it leads to are a sufficient answer to its blind folly. The law of recuperation will assert itself as soon as it gets a chance, and great will be all forms of business activity when the nations of Europe decide to treat each other with civility, offering the hand of amity in trade instead of the mailed fist. Nature works rapidly in the healing of wounds. Health is more catching and more general than disease. A good time coming is... action of the former board, proceeded to demand an opinion of City Attorney Hartwick as to what course they had best pursue. City Attorney Hartwick promptly presented a written opinion declaring that the action of the former board was illegal and the contract invalid for reasons and grounds specified in the opinion on file with the city. Thus the board of trustees were confronted with a situation that boded trouble no matter what action was taken. To pay the demand in the face of legal opinion that declared such payment to be illegal would perhaps be construed as a wilful violation of law; to give up the roller in compliance with Rogers demand, involved the loss of the $1800 paid on purchase price. Again the payment of the $1800 practically wiped out the road fund which had to take care of the streets for the balance of the fiscal year, and under the condition of the city's finances there was no money available to comply with the demand for $2140.00 even if such payment would otherwise be legal. Again the roller had not given satisfaction and many citizens felt that an exorbitant price had been secured for a very inferior equipment and all at a time when there was neither need nor money to pay for it. Under all these circumstances the members of the present board felt that the only course was to defend the suit and allow the court to decide the matter. Attorney H. C. Head was engaged to assist City Attorney Hartwick and the case has been before the court for nearly a year and every step has been strenuously contested by both sides. Rogers is represented by Hart-Shaw recognized as one of the ablest lawyers in the state. Since last May, City Attorney W. H. Garrett has been associated with Attorney Head in looking after the city's interests. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS Total imports from the four South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru) jumped from $166,901,812 in 1913 to $267,864,680 in 1915, an increase of 60 per cent in South American products entering the United States. Our total exports to the same four countries fell off from $119,107,446 in 1913 to $113,472,743 in 1915, a decrease of about 5 per cent in United States products to these countries. Our total trade (imports and exports) MYSTERIOUS GRAVES After discovering two newly made infant's graves in the Santa Ana canyon, and exhuming the bodies of twin infants, a boy and a girl, Forest Ranger Fred Jeken Tuesday asked the aid of Sheriff J. L. McMinn in San Bernardino in unraveling the mystery: The graves, according to the report made by the ranger, were both marked with insignia for head rattling has become unpopular. The realities of what it leads to are a sufficient answer to its blind folly. The law of recuperation will assert itself as soon as it gets a chance, and great will be all forms of business activity when the nations of Europe decide to treat each other with civility, offering the hand of amity in trade instead of the mailed fist. Nature works rapidly in the healing of wounds. Health is more catching and more general than disease. A good time coming is no fiction of an optimistic poet. A universal war in Europe is but another name for a widespread loss and suffering that involves the whole continent, and that will leave every country, when hostilities end, poorer than it was before. The United States as the wealthiest and most productive nation, and the most important outside of the conflict, will, it may be reasonably assumed, take a leading part in supplying the demands that come with peace. To provide for this situation intelligently is one of the foremost duties to be performed in the general election now less than eight months away. The most capably constructive party is the one that should win, and in all probability will win when conditions and issues are rightly examined. What party has best guided the country in large emergencies? In the development of American industries? In financial affairs? In other weighty matters of national and international size? In the last fifty years all presidents but two have represented the principles, the animating purposes, of one party. What will be chiefly decided in the election of November is the part our country will take in the busy operations of the world after peace returns, and probably in a more lasting form than before the present awful curse broke loose. It is not a good time for the voters of the United States to make a mistake, and one that will hamper and perplex them for four years. In Boston alone, German merchant steamers are intermed with a total capacity of 87,510 tons. This explains a large part of the shortage of ocean transportation. As soon as the war is over, these ships, with others interned in other parts of the United States and of other neutral nations, will reenter the transportation business. The enactment of a government purchase act would not release these ships. Since ship building yards already Total imports from the four South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru) jumped from $165,901,812 in 1913 to $267,864,680 in 1915, an increase of 60 per cent in South American products entering the United States. Our total exports to the same four countries fell off from $119,107,446 in 1913 to $113,472,743 in 1915, a decrease of about 5 per cent in United States products to these countries. Our total trade (imports and exports) with the same four countries increased from $286,009,258 in 1913 o $381,337,423 in 1915. The excess of imports from these four South American countries amounted to $47,794,366 in 1913, and jumped to $154,391,837 in 1915, an increase of 223 per cent in a trade balance in favor of these four countries in 1915. Imports from Australia in 1915 increased 207 per cent, while our exports decreased 20 per cent. The excess of exports to Australia amounted to $33,353,766 in 1913, and dropped to $20,387,808 in 1915, a decrease of 39 per cent in our favorable trade balance with that country in 1915, notwithstanding our total commerce with that country increased from $54,193,872 in 1913 to $84,291,848 in 1915. Imports from China in 1915 increased 32 per cent, while our exports to China decreased 22 per cent. The excess of imports from China amounted to $14,821,024 in 1913, and $33,084,679 in 1915, an increase of 123 per cent in China's favorable trade balance with the United States in 1915, while our total commerce with that country was normal—being $65,420,628 in 1913 and $72,590,327 in 1915. Our position in the markets of the six countries not in the sphere of war influences (Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, China, and Australia) suffered a loss of 2 per cent in our exports to these countries in 1915 as compared MYSTERIOUS GRAVES After discovering two newly made infant’s graves in the Santa Ana canyon, and exhuming the bodies of twin infants, a boy and a girl, Forest Ranger Fred Jeken Tuesday asked the aid of Sheriff J. L. McMinn in San Bernardino in unraveling the mystery: The graves, according to the report made by the ranger, were both marked with large stones for head pieces, and were decorated with flowers. The bodies of the children were found four feet below the surface of the ground. Both were dressed in neat hand-made clothing, and there were no marks of violence to show how death had been caused. The San Bernardino authorities stated that the children were not over a day old when they were buried. An investigation was started in San Bernardino in an effort to determine why the children, if they died of natural causes, were not buried in San Bernardino, and a death certificate taken out for them with the proper authorities. Sheriff McMinn ordered the bodies of the infants taken to San Bernardino. According to London Tit-Bits it costs the German government $6000 to fire one of the great 42-centimeter (17-inch) howitzers once. It costs $4000 to fire one of the 13-inch guns on the British dreadnaughts. During an engagement if the big guns on a dreadnaught are fired ten times each, and the smaller guns 25 times each,$800,000 worth of ammunition has been used. These figures will explain the enormous cost of the war. Dr. M. M. Henderson, Dentist, Suite 1, Mullinix bldg., Anaheim. In Boston alone, German merchant steamers are interned with a total capacity of 87,510 tons. This explains a large part of the shortage of ocean transportation. As soon as the war is over, these ships, with others interned in other parts of the United States and of other neutral nations, will reenter the transportation business. The enactment of a government purchase act would not release these ships. Since ship building yards already have all the orders they can fill within the next two years, government appropriations for the purchase of ships could not increase the quantity of shipping available, but might enable private owners to unload ships upon the government at high prices which would immediately decline when a peace treaty has set the German ships free to reenter active trade. A bank account may help to turn shadows into sunshine. Most people have rainy days some time. We welcome small accounts. The Anaheim National bank. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Julius Lindorff, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned, executor of the last will of Julius Lindorff, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said Executor at his place of business. No. 229 N. Lemon Street, Anaheim; in the County of Orange; within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 29th day of March, 1916. FRED A. BACKS, Jr., Executor of the last Will of Julius Lindorff, Deceased. 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