anaheim-gazette 1916-05-25

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. DEMOCRATS FALSELY CLAIM CREDIT FOR PROSPERITY Emboldened by their unchallenged assumption that the democratic administration has brought whatever degree of prosperity this country is now enjoying, the democratic national committee now expressly asserts that the democratic party has overcome the period of depression and has placed American industry on its feet again. That committee has just issued a large bulletin across the top of which is printed in large letters "Democracy Brings Era of Unexamplied Prosperity." A similar claim was made by President Wilson in his Jefferson day speech when he said: "We have turned the thoughts and the energies and the conquering genius of the business men of America to the great field of the business of the world at large." These two assertions raise an issue of fact—an issue which can be determined by an almost conclusive mathematical demonstration. Was it the democratic party that brought a temporary return of prosperity? Was it the democratic party that turned the conquering genius of the business men of America to the great field of the world at large? Let us see. The chief factor in determining industrial conditions is the balance of ly influenced by the outbreak of the war and not in any sense influenced by democratic administration. For instance, prior to the beginning of the war American tourists were spending in Europe sums estimated at from $300,000,000 to $500,000,000 annually, this constituting a net outgo for which we had no corresponding income. The war not only shut off this expenditure, but induced American citizens to spend a corresponding sum at home, thus helping to revive American industry and give employment to American labor. Again, prior to the war, as everybody knows, large amounts of American bonds and stocks were held by foreign investors to whom we paid interest and dividends amounting annually to many millions of dollars. So great was the amount of these securities held abroad that when the war broke out there was fear of the dumping of these securities upon the American market and our stock exchanges were closed. After the reopening of the stock exchanges more than a billion dollars worth of these securities were returned to us and were bought by American investors who now collect the interest and dividends and spend the proceeds here for the development of American industry and the employment of American labor. Furthermore, prior to the war, ocean transportation under the American flag was at a minimum, but since that time, because of the protection they would receive, many ships have been placed under the American flag and have purchased their supplies in America and have had their repairs and improvements made in American ship yards. Not only have these factors contributed in an enormous measure to the revival of American industry as a direct result of the outbreak and con- American voters, unsupported assent dent of the United democratic nation 1916 COUNTY The third annual United States will reau of biological s ment of agriculture ing season in May ing this survey tha largely on personal life who agree to a merators and count of birds found in a or woodland tract. The counts thus m servers during tha have furnished to o uable data on tha and distribution of tha This year the o department wish cure a large numb e West to report the plains, the se deserts, and the part of the United tention also is given as to birds in tha Pacific coast and lantic and Gulf st The information it is believed will in enabling the de effect of state and and also in determ ship exists between prevalence of loc al and other insect p calities. As it is impossi tual count of all th tended district, e asked to report on of birds breeding i 40 or 80 acres in c districts. From th These two assertions raise an issue of fact—an issue which can be determined by an almost conclusive mathematical demonstration. Was it the democratic party that brought a temporary return of prosperity? Was it the democratic party that turned the conquering genius of the business men of America to the great field of the world at large? Let us see. The chief factor in determining industrial conditions is the balance of trade. The following table shows our monthly balances of trade beginning with October, 1913, when the Underwood tariff law was enacted and covering a period of 14 months, from which it will be seen that at the time the democratic tariff became effective the monthly balance was largely in favor of the United States, but it steadily diminished until April 1, 1914, when the balance of trade was against us and continued against us until September, one month after the outbreak of the European war: | Month | Excess Exports | Excess Imports | | :--- | :---: | :---: | | Oct., 1913 | $138,976,159 | ... | | Nov., 1913 | 97,333,856 | ... | | Dec., 1913 | 48,900,194 | ... | | Jan., 1914 | 49,713,394 | ... | | Feb., 1914 | 25,948,408 | ... | | March, 1914 | 4,736,280 | ... | | April, 1914 | $11,345,606 | ... | | May, 1914 | 2,476,896 | ... | | June, 1914 | 457,408 | ... | | July, 1914 | 5,538,344 | ... | | Aug., 1914 | 19,398,776 | ... | | Sept. 1914 | 16,247,722 | ... | | Oct. 1914 | 56,630,650 | ... | | Nov. 1914 | 79,411,271 | ... | | Dec. 1914 | 130,976,013 | ... | From that time forward the monthly balance of trade in our favor steadily increased until it reached more than $200,000,000, unparalleled in this or any other country. Our increased exports were made up chiefly of commodities used in war. During a 12 month period prior to the influx of war orders our exports of 31 commodities necessary for maintenance of armies amounted to only $505,-348,000 but in the first 12 months of the war the exports of these same commodities leaped to the unprecedented sum of $1,515,542,000. The fact that the war caused the great increase in demand for our products is further demonstrated by the record which shows that our exports to nations at war or adjacent nations through which supplies were transmitted under the American flag was at a minimum, but since that time, because of the protection they would receive, many ships have been placed under the American flag and have purchased their supplies in America and have had their repairs and improvements made in American ship yards. Not only have these factors contributed in an enormous measure to the revival of American industry as a direct result of the outbreak and continuance of the war in Europe, but the labor situation has been very radically affected to the advantage of American workmen. During the two fiscal years preceding the war the net increase in our population by reason of the inflow an doutflow of allens was 1,500,000. In the 19 months since the outbreak of the war, the net increase in our population by reason of the movement of allens has been only 100,000. It is apparent, therefore, that as one result of the war, we have already experienced, relatively speaking, a cutting off of a million and a quarter of increases in population almost entirely of the laboring class. The war not only called to Europe large numbers of persons who went to participate in the conflict in behalf of their native countries, but also prevented the immigration of large numbers of persons who would otherwise have come to this country to engage in industry and compete with American labor. The high wages that are paid today in almost all lines of industry are due first to the abnormal demand for our products, and second, to the abnormal scarcity of labor. In addition to these indisputable evidences that it was the war that produced whatever degree of prosperity we are now enjoying, let it be remembered that before the war wrought its transformation, our bank clearings were at a low stage, the surplus of idle freight cars had reached an appalling figure, more miles of railroads were in the hands of receivers than ever before in our history, and commercial failures made record business for bankruptcy courts. The only solution of the unemployment problem was the establishment of breadlines. From every viewpoint the evidence disclosed a growing industrial depression up to the time the European war began to exert a beneficial influence, and from that day a steadily rising industrial improvement was experienced along lines which clearly indicate to The fact that the war caused the great increase in demand for our products is further demonstrated by the record which shows that our exports to nations at war or adjacent nations through which supplies were transmitted, increased nearly a billion dollars in the 12 months period while there was no material increase in exports to all the rest of the world. Exports to Europe were decreasing until the war begin. In fact, our total export trade fell off nearly $300,000,000 in the year preceding the war, and the recovery was entirely in sales to the war zone and chiefly in sales of war materials. The figures presented above demonstrate two things: first, that as a result of democratic tariff legislation a monthly balance of trade in our favor was changed to a balance of trade against us, thus showing that instead of other nations sending their money here to buy the products of American labor we were sending abroad money to buy the products of foreign labor, discouraging our own industries and building up the industries of foreign lands; and, second, that the outbreak of the European war created an enormous abnormal demand for our products—a demand coming from the nations at war and chiefly for products essential to the maintenance of armies. The democratic party had absolutely nothing to do with the creation of this abnormal market. The figures presented apply only to foreign trade conditions. There are other and perhaps no less important factors which have been very material- ANAHEIM GAZETTE—THURSDAY, MAY 25 1916 COUNT OF BIRDS The third annual bird count of the United States will be made by the bureau of biological survey of the department of agriculture during the breeding season in May and June. In making this survey the bureau will rely largely on persons interested in bird life who agree to act as volunteer enumerators and count the different kinds of birds found in a 40 or 80 acre farm or woodland tract near their homes. The counts thus made by unpaid observers during the last two summers have furnished to the department valuable data on the character, number and distribution of the bird population. This year the ornithologists of the department wish particularly to secure a large number of volunteers in the West to report on the bird life in the plains, the semiarid regions, the deserts, and the mountains in that part of the United States. Especial attention also is given to securing data as to birds in the fruit districts of the Pacific coast and in the South Atlantic and Gulf states. The information collected this year it is believed will be of special value in enabling the department to test the effect of state and national bird laws and also in determining what relationship exists between bird life and the prevalence of locusts, grasshoppers, and other insect pests in different localities. As it is impossible to make an actual count of all the birds in any extended district, each enumerator is asked to report only upon the number of birds breeding in a selected area of 40 or 80 acres in country or suburban districts. From the figures thus obtained on report on the birds in a timber area of about 40 acres or in an isolated bit of woodland of from 10 to 20 acres. In the Northeastern states separate reports on the number of birds found in the wilder portions of farms, preferably those surveyed in the earlier counts, are desired. Those wishing to take part in the survey can obtain complete instructions by writing to the Bureau of Biological Survey, department of agriculture, Washington, D.C. The work however, calls for a considerable knowledge of birds, and only those who can readily distinguish the different kinds should undertake to make returns for their localities. DELEWARE WATER GAP CUT BY NATURE'S WHIP SAW Delaware water gap is a vertical-walled trench 1200 feet deep, in the narrow ridge of Kittatinny mountain through which Delaware river flows. Did the river find this gateway ready made through the mountain or did it cuts its way through the hard mountain ledges, and if so, how could it accomplish the mighty task? By the study of the geology of the region the following history has been worked out. After the rocks had been formed, layer by layer, as sediments in the sea they were folded and tipped on end and worn down by nature's forces to a gentle surface across which Delaware river flowed to the sea. The top of Kittatinny range was then part of this surface and the adjacent area that is now lowlands stood nearly at the same level. Elevation of the land caused the Delaware and its tributaries to wear away the softer rocks and leave the harder rocks standing in relief as ridges. The hard rocks that compose Kittatinny range formed rapids in the Delaware where it crossed them but the river gradually cut this ANNUAL REUNION AND PICNIC The Pine Tree state association of Los Angeles will hold an all day reunion and picnic dinner in Sycamore Grove, Saturday, the 27th, inst, for all former residents of the state of Maine and friends. This is to be made an honor day for Rev. David Jordan Higgins, whose 99th birthday occurs on September 17, 1916, the hero of two wars, student, author and publisher of many works. A special feature of this occasion will be the meeting of the Alumni and students of the colleges and schools of Maine. Tables, plainly marked will be provided for each college. Old college songs and gells will be given an airing, and friendships renewed. Registration by counties will be made on arrival, to facilitate the meeting of friends. Dinner at noon, hot coffee free to those registered. Baskets should contain necessary dishes for use with contents. Yellow Garvanza, or Annandale and South Pasadena Red Line cars pass the grounds. The exercises will begin promptly at one o'clock, and will be as follows: Invocation, Rev. David F. Howe, Westlake M. E. Address, Rev. David Jordan Higgins Addresses (10 minutes), Bowdoin, Emery W. Bartlett; Colby, Charles E. Dow; Bates, Frank S. Forbes; U. of Me., Allen C. Hardison. Music, Mrs. Louise Marie Bitter. Address, Hon. Waldo M. York. Benediction. NEW USE FOR A FORD That you can do anything with a Ford is being proven at the Artesia Garage where one of these cars is being converted into a portable wood sawing machine. On the rear of the machine a circular saw is attached to a shaft running on top of effect of state and national bird laws and also in determining what relationship exists between bird life and the prevalence of locusts, grasshoppers, and other insect pests in different localities. As it is impossible to make an actual count of all the birds in any extended district, each enumerator is asked to report only upon the number of birds breeding in a selected area of 40 or 80 acres in country or suburban districts. From the figures thus obtained, those in charge of the work are able to approximate the total number of birds of each kind in different sections of the country. Enumerators who wish to report on birds on farms are asked to choose an area which includes farm buildings, shade trees, orchards, plowed land, pasture, or meadow or swamp, but not very much woodland. The enumerator begins his survey at daylight some morning and zigzags back and forth in the selected area, counting the male birds. Early in the morning during the last of May and the first week in June every male bird should be in full song, and therefore easily counted. The count of one day is to be verified by observations on several mornings. The height of the breeding season should be chosen for this work. In the latitude of Washington, May 30 is about the proper date for the count. In the latitude of Boston, the work should begin a week later; and south of Washington even an earlier date should be selected. In addition to reports on farms and suburbs, enumerators who can do so forces to a gentle surface across which Delaware river flowed to the sea. The top of Kittatinny range was then part of this surface and the adjacent area that is now lowlands stood nearly at the same level. Elevation of the land caused the Deleware and its tributaries to wear away the softer rocks and leave the harder rocks standing in relief as ridges. The hard rocks that compose Kittatinny range formed rapids in the DeleWARE where it crossed them but the river gradually cut this barrier away. It is easy to believe that streams can remove soft shale and limestone in their course, but it may seem at first thought impossible that water alone can cut away hard rock. The water, however, is only a medium, for the cutting is done by the sand, gravel, and boulders carried by the stream, just as emery fed to a saw cuts through the hardest rock or steel. Large round holes that were ground into hard rocks by the churning of pebbles at the bottom of small falls have been left as potholes on the sides of gorges as the evidence of such stream cutting. So the Delaware, concentrating its power on a small section of the hard rock of Kittatinny range was able, during a long period, to cut the gap through the rocky barrier. The Eagles gave one of the nicest dances of the season on Wednesday evening when Fisher hall was crowded with a jolly crowd of ladies and gentlemen. A tidy sum was realized at the box office which has been turned over to the Eagle treasurer. Music, Mrs. Louise Marie Bitter. Address, Hon. Waldo M. York. Benediction. NEW USE FOR A FORD That you can do anything with a Ford is being proven at the Artesia Garage where one of these cars is being converted into a portable wood sawing machine. On the rear of the machine a circular saw is attached to a shaft running on top of the bed at right angles with the driving shaft which runs the car. The saw turns inside the rear wheel between it and the frame. When completed the saw will be fed from a table operated from the rear. The engine of the auto drives the saw. A shaft with a bevel gear is coupled with a fast chain drive to the crank shaft, and runs above the bed at one side and parallel with the regular driving shaft. By this arrangement the auto can be driven in the regular way along the road from job to job, and then almost instantly can be changed into a saw mill that will cut 30 cords of wood a day. The machine belongs to J. R. Harris, who is on a visit with his people from Sacramento to which place the machine will be taken when completed. This is no experiment, for Mr. Harris already has two other machines in operation at Sacramento. The democratic platform of 1912 declared it to be the determination of the democratic party not to injure any legitimate American industry. Dur- TOBACCO IS PREPARED FOR SMOKERS UNDER THE PROCESS DISCOVERED IN MAKING EXPERIMENTS TO PRODUCE THE MOST DELIGHTFUL AND WHOLE-SOME TOBACCO FOR CIGARETTE AND PIPE SMOKERS. PROCESS PATENTED JULY 30TH 1907 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston Salem, N.C., U.S.A. 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Packard and other prominent automobile engineers favor motor oils from Western crude. Exposition juries at San Francisco and San Diego gave highest competitive awards to Zerolene—an oil from Western crude. Zerolene is the best oil for your motor because scientifically refined from selected California crude—asphalt-base. Government experts tell us that oils correctly refined from asphalt-base crude "distill without decomposition" [do not break up and lose their lubricating value under cylinder heat] and are "much better adapted to motor cylinders, as far as their carbon-forming proclivities are concerned, than are paraffine-base Pennsylvania oils." When you empty the crank-case refill with Zerolene. Dealers everywhere and at service stations and agencies of the Standard Oil Company. 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COUNTY RECEIVES DIPLOMA AND MEDAL County Superintendent of Schools R. P. Mitchell has received from the committee in charge of the distribution of awards at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco, a diploma and silver medal, the award made to Orange county for the films showing the school activities in Orange county. The films were taken under the direction of the board of supervisors and created much favorable comment Exchange Bar WM. STARK, Prep. Choicest of Wines Liquors and Cigars Anaheim Union Brewing Beer on Draught COURTEOUS TREATMENT 120.W. Center St. ANAHEIM THE Peerless Saloon JOHN CASSOU, Prep. Fine Wines and Liquors ANAHEIM BEER ON DRAUGHT C. & D. BELMONT BAR We are always here to serve you with the best of Wines, Liquors, Beer and Cigars 115 N. Los Angeles St. Anaheim when shown at the exposition. The diploma and medal will be hung in a conspicuous place in Mr. Mitchell's office.