anaheim-gazette 1917-03-22

THOUSANDS TO PREPARE FOR MILITARY SERVICE Training Camps This Summer Will be Congested Several thousand civilians, eligible to military service, probably will attend the three military training camps which will be conducted in the Far West next summer under the direction of the Western Department of the United States army. The camps will be held at Santa Barbara, Cal., June 1 to June 30; at Salt Lake City, Utah, August 4 to September 2, and at American Lake, Washington, from August 4 to September 2. In addition a camp for the training of officers of the Reserve Corps will be held at Santa Barbara from July 1 to July 30. Instruction conducted by officers of high military rank, will be given in all branches of the service, including aeronautics, first aid treatment, hospital field work and in other minor branches. All citizens between the ages of 18 and 45 years are eligible to enlist for the training. The government will pay transportation and subsistence, clothing will be furnished. Men past 45 may attend by special permission from Maj.-Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commanding the Western Department, and all such must pay their own expenses. General supervision of the training camps will be under Lieut. Col. Melvin W. Rowell, assisted by Major William D. Davis, with a special corps of army officers who will have active supervision of the work. The camps will be conducted as in the last two years under the strictest military regulations. Drills and study will take up the major portion of each WILL CHARGE FRAUD IN NOTE ACTIONS Citizens of Cypress and Beuna Park To Contest Collection The aftermath of the visit of a stock salesman in the Cypress and Buena Park sections developed in the superior court when suits were brought on three notes, one for $2000 against H. H. Covell of Cypress, one for $1000 against Hugh La Rue of Cypress and one for $500 against C. L. Spraker of Buena Park. Answers have not yet been filed but when they are filed they will allege that the notes were secured through fraud and misrepresentation. The Pacific States Finance & Holding company is the plaintiff in each case. Each complaint sets forth that the defendant in June, 1915, gave the International Indemnity company a note, and that note was transferred to the plaintiff, who sues. The defendants will declare that the notes were given in payment for stock in the international indemnity company with the understanding that if at the end of six months or some other period the investment was not satisfactory the notes would be promptly turned back to the givers. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney N. Blackstock. The cases were originally filed in Los Angeles, but changes of venue of this county were secured. The first of the cases to arrive was that of Hugh La Rue. A SNOW BALL DANCE Something different from the usual dance affair, is the way the Seal Beach chamber of commerce designates system. In such cases for the government all of the banks in ways have towards forced upon them the same feeling of the Sabine women, ed and violently force with their captors their violators. "It would be better banks if the state system. A union of the United States is effective political desired changes in the system than can alone. "It is humiliating banks will be compelled play politics to pave from the encroachment on their rights." "Without doubt this system has come to ever, the general public sentiment some modifications made. The Americas end, insist on will not sit by any banks of the country contribute enormous of capital and deposit interest is not allow Reserve banks, must used in the open relation with the banks' tribution." "The Comptroller has recently announced to support the sale of the national banks made a great increase earnings in 1916. have not been there." Maj.-Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commanding the Western Department, and all such must pay their own expenses. General supervision of the training camps will be under Lieut. Col. Melvin W. Rowell, assisted by Major William D. Davis, with a special corps of army officers who will have active supervision of the work. The camps will be conducted as in the last two years under the strictest military regulations. Drills and study will take up the major portion of each day, with such recreation as the instructors consider necessary for the well being and pleasure of the men. Army officers say that the commissary department will see that the food supply is good and abundant. INDIANS ON WARPATH A resolution recommending the organization of fifteen regiments of soldiers from the various Indian tribes, reservations and schools of the United States was adopted by the United States Board of Indian Commissioners in session at Sherman Institute. The resolution was forwarded to Secretary of the Interior Lane. The resolution contemplates the arming and equipping of the older students of Sherman Institute and similar schools with regular army rifles and providing them with drill in regular war tactics by qualified officers detailed from the Indian service. In case of actual hostilities with any foreign nation attacking through Mexico, it is believed that the Indian boys would be particularly efficient in border service. TAKES OPTIMISTIC VIEW Henry Clews, the well known banking authority, does not share in the passimistic view which some people have regarding the terrible condition of unpreparedness in which this country is supposed to be. He holds that our financial resources are well in hand and that the military resources would be rapidly mobilized. In his weekly financial review he says: Unsettling as the general situation may be, there is one fact to be borne in mind, and that is we can face war with perfect equanimity. Our conscience will be clear, for we have tried to avoid war almost to the point of humiliation. In this hour of crisis let us not forget that there is a silver lining to every cloud. We are seeing A SNOW BALL DANCE Something different from the usual dance affair, is the way Seal Beach chamber of commerce designates its first annual dance. It will be held March 27 in the Seal Beach dancing pavilion. Quantities of snow balls will be given to every guest. Huge drifts of snow, artic scenery and slides where dancers can coast nearly all the way across the pavilion will be provided. It is said that the pavillon will be transformed into an Alpine glacier. The aurora borealis, depicted by colored lights, will play upon the shower of snow flakes which will constantly drop from overhead. Special dance features will be the "Snow Drift Slide," "'The Battle of the Snow Balls," "The Storm One Step," and "The Dance of the Colored Snow Flakes." The first shipment of snow balls arrived Wednesday from Chicago, and were immediately placed in cold storage. Other shipments are enroute. Snow for the drifts and flakes will be hauled from nearby mountain peaks by auto trucks the day before the dance. Sifter apparatus for producing falling snow flakes is being installed in the ceiling of the pavillon, and powerful electrical apparatus for the aurora borealis is being placed by the electricians. They say though, that the snow is the kind that won't spoil suits or tempers when it wallops you in the neck. NOTICE I have purchased the interest of J. Burkhart in the Central Garage, and assumed entire control of the business February 1st. It will continue at the same place and under the name of Central Garage. R. L. COX. Dr. M. M. Henderson, Dentist, Suite 1, Mullinix Bldg., Anaheim. THE FEDERAL RESERVE The best thing that the average banker will say about the Federal Reserve system is that it was devised in principle by Nelson Aldrich and has potentials of a successful system if... Unsettling as the general situation may be, there is one fact to be borne in mind, and that is we can face war with perfect equanimity. Our conscience will be clear, for we have tried to avoid war almost to the point of humiliation. In this hour of crisis let us not forget that there is a silver lining to every cloud. We are seeing today an exhibition of patriotism that has not been equalled since the Civil war. It is well to remember one thing, that is, that our country can take care of itself, come what will, better than any other nation on earth in time of peace or in time of war. Thanks be to Almighty God for giving us a superabundance of everything for self-support, even though we were walled in. The entire nation views the situation with composure, confident in the wisdom and strength of our government, as well as in the resources and patriotism of the American people. Our banking system is in unusually good position, and soft spots such as might be expected after recent experiences are remarkably few. Moreover, there has been a greater degree of preparedness for a contingency than generally supposed, and our banks can not be taken by surprise. The same is true of our industrial plants. Many of these are upon or nearly upon a war basis, and not a few could take on big war orders at once without further preparations. The shock of war will, therefore, be relatively light—if it comes—and easily borne; a fact that has already been partly discounted. As for military preparations, these, too, have been perfected more thoroughly than usually realized, the government having wisely kept such movements as quiet as possible. There is no reason why this country should not do as other countries have done; take this crisis calmly and suppress all unnecessary excitement. R. L. COX. Dr. M. M. Henderson, Dentist, Suite 1, Mullinix Bldg., Anaheim. THE FEDERAL RESERVE The best thing that the average banker will say about the Federal Reserve system is that it was devised in principle by Nelson Aldrich and has potentials of a successful system, if properly adjusted to the banking needs of the country. But there are critics who are a little more specific. The author of the monthly financial letter of the Farmers and Merchants National bank of Los Angeles is one; and he deals feelingly with the system, thus: "Any American banker who felt resentment at the manner in which the national banks of the country were forced into the Federal Reserve system must have read Mr. Andrew J. Frame's article in the February number of the Financier, entitled 'The Last Pound of Flesh,' with satisfaction and gratitude. Mr. Frame is President of the Waukesha National bank of Waukesha, Wisconsin. "Enthusiastic praise of the Federal Reserve system has so far come from officials of the federal government, members of the Federal Reserve board or from men on the payroll of the 12 Federal Reserve banks. "It is a new departure when one of the banking fraternity gives voice to his views on the usurpation of the government, as Mr. Frame has done. To make the reserve system a complete success all of the banks in the United States should be members of it. There is little chance of the state banks voluntarily coming under the yoke. It is possible that ways and means may be discovered whereby the federal government can, by another unwarranted exercise of sheer force, compel the state banks to enter the..." Anaheim Gazette system. In such case it will be well for the government to remember that all of the banks in the system will always have towards the unholy alliance forced upon them by the government, the same feeling of resentment which the Sabine women, who were abducted and violently forced into matrimony with their captors entertained for their violators. "It would be better for the national banks if the state banks were in the system. A union of all the banks in the United States could do far more effective political work in effecting desired changes in the Federal Reserve system than can the national banks alone. "It is humiliating to confess that the banks will be compelled in the end to play politics to protect themselves from the encroachments of the government on their rights. "Without doubt the Federal Reserve system has come to stay. When, however, the general public of the United States fully understands the situation public sentiment will demand that some modifications of the system be made. The American people will, in the end, insist on fair play and they will not sit by and see the national banks of the country compelled to contribute enormous amounts by way of capital and deposits, upon which interest is not allowed, to the Federal Reserve banks, much of which to be used in the open markets in competition with the banks who make the contribution. "The Comptroller of the Currency has recently announced, with figures to support the announcement, that the national banks of the country made a great increase in their net earnings in 1916. Increased earnings have not been the rule with national total of $250,000,000, which is already invested in California oil operations. Recent developments in various fields are covered in detail, and maps show the exact location of the 80,702 acres of proven oil lands in this state. A side feature, which should be of general usefulness, is a complete directory of all incorporated oil companies, giving names of officers, capitalization, number and location of wells besides showing whether or not the company produces oil. Upon the facts presented in the report of its work and experience, the state mining bureau has framed the amendments to the present law, and anticipates no difficulty in proving the necessity for the changes. The report will be distributed to the oil operators by the bureau from its offices at the Ferry building, San Francisco, and the Union League Bldg, in Los Angeles. COST OF DRESS Even when the high cost of living is what it is, here's the Fashion Art League of America taking the joy out of life today with the cheering news that the wife must spend $653 for clothes if she's to be properly dressed this year. The fashion show of the league opened at Chicago Monday and that was one of the first things sprung. The list does not include house dresses or lounging robes or anything like that; just outdoor necessities. Here's the ghastly array: One tailored gown, $75; 1 tailored topcoat, $150; 1 afternoon gown, $110; 2 waists for suit; $40; 1 evening gown, $135; 2 pairs of shoes and 1 pair of slippers, $24; 2 hats, $35; 1 corset, $8; 3 pairs of gloves, $6; underclothing, $50; IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of the County of Orange State of California Laura Stedman, Plaintiff, Wilson D. Stedman, Defendant Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, and the Complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of Orange. Roger C. Dutton, Attorney for Plaintiff. The People of the State of California Send Greeting to Wilson D. Stedman, Defendant. You are hereby directed to appear and answer the Complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this Summons, if served within this County, or within thirty days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the said plaintiff will take judgment for any money or damages demanded in the complaint, as arising upon contract, or said plaintiff will apply to the Court for any other relief demanded in the complaint. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, this 12th day of January, A. D. DUTT. (Superior Court Seal) W. B. WILLIAMS, Clerk. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of the County of Orange State of California NELLIE E. TERRY, Plaintiff GEORGE W. TERRY, Defendant Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, and the Complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of Orange Richard Melrose, Attorney for Plaintiff. The People of the State of California Send Greeting to George W. Terrie, Defendant. You are hereby directed to appear and answer the Complaint in an action entitled as above brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this Summons, if served within this County, or within thirty days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the said plaintiff will take judgment for any money or damages demanded in the complaint. "The Comptroller of the Currency has recently announced, with figures to support the announcement, that the national banks of the country made a great increase in their net earnings in 1916. Increased earnings have not been the rule with national banks. The increased earnings have been in the great commercial and manufacturing centers particularly effected by our immense export trade during the past year. Banks in such localities have had a demand which kept their largely increased deposits employed. In modern banking, as in every other business, profits result from volume of business transacted. The increased profits are confined to banks in certain localities. West of the Mississippi River the national banks earned much less than the national banks in the large eastern cities." POTASH, KELP, POWDER There is great activity in the manufacture of potash, for kelp along the Pacific coast of Southern California. This potash, instead of being used for fertilizer purposes, is largely being used in the manufacture of powder. These kelp beds rightfully belong to the people of California and the kelp ought to be conserved for fertilizer purposes as intensive farming in California will require enormous quantities of fertilizer in future years. In fact, large quantities are now being used in orange groves, lemon groves and for other intensive farming. Assembly bill No. 73, introduced by Mr. Mouser, contemplates that the state shall own all kelp and other aquatic plants in the waters of the state. The bill places the regulating and licensing power in the hands of the state fish and game commission. It is hoped that legislation will be provided, not only to regulate the use of this supply of potash but to insure its conservation for California's future use. Our soils will certainly always need potash and we may need it for powder. STATE MINING REPORT The first annual report, covering the work of the state mining bureau in protecting California oil fields from this year. The fashion show of the league opened at Chicago Monday and that was one of the first things sprung. The list does not include house dresses or lounging robes or anything like that; just outdoor necessities. Here's the ghastly array: One tailored gown, $75; 1 tailored topcoat, $150; 1 afternoon gown, $110; 2 waists for suit; $40; 1 evening gown, $135; 2 pairs of shoes and 1 pair of slippers, $24; 2 hats, $35; 1 corset, $8; 3 pairs of gloves, $6; underclothing, $50; stockings, $20. And that's the very lowest you can get it, if your wife's going to look like anything at all, the league says. STRONGER BOXES FROM LESS MATERIAL That a much stronger box than the type ordinarily used can be made with less material by increasing the number of nails and properly proportioning the thickness of the sides and ends has been demonstrated by engineers of the forest products laboratory, at Madison, Wis. A loss that reaches many millions of dollars annually is, it is stated, caused by damage to goods in transit, largely because of faulty containers. The wood experts of the forest service believe that this loss can be decidedly decreased by better construction of the boxes in which goods are shipped. Tests have been made also with other wooden containers, notably barrels. In this case the various stove woods were tested as well as the effect of form of the finished barrel and the number and location of hoops. For information apply to the district forester, 114 Sansome St., San Francisco. Changes in the design of boxes which were recommended as a result of the tests at the laboratory have been adopted by several associations. It is stated that demonstrations at a recent meeting of the Canners' association of what has been done by the service along these lines aroused considerable interest among the manufacturers. Many of these men are said to have expressed their intention of carrying out the suggestions of the laboratory experts. WANT A JOB? The California highway commission will soon start work under the $15,000,000 bond issue recently authorized for the completion of the highway system of California. Extensive additions It is hoped that legislation will be provided, not only to regulate the use of this supply of potash but to insure its conservation for California's future use. Our soils will certainly always need potash and we may need it for powder. STATE MINING REPORT The first annual report, covering the work of the state mining bureau in protecting California oil fields from infiltrating water, has just been published and is ready for distribution. The report summarizes the physical conditions encountered and the means of carrying on the supervision under the state law which became effective in August, 1915, and authorized State Mineralogist Fletcher Hamilton to appoint an engineer to direct the work. R. P. McLaughlin has filled the position of state oil and gas supervisor since that time, and is the author of the report. The public is interested in the protection of the oil fields owing to the widespread use and importance of petroleum; and the operators who have their money invested in the oil fields are directly concerned in seeing their property protected from damage caused by careless and inefficient drilling methods which have been little short of universal. The distribution of the report will be helpful at the present time, as some amendments to the law are now before the legislature, and a thorough public knowledge of the facts is necessary. The report consists of almost three hundred printed pages and contains much technical information not previously published, together with general descriptions of various phases of the work and the policy under which the law has been administered. There is a financial statement covering the $20,000 spent during the past fiscal year, and comment on the economy of such expenditures for work insuring WANT A JOB? The California highway commission will soon start work under the $15,000,000 bond issue recently authorized for the completion of the highway system of California. Extensive additions to the force of employees will be necessary, and the civil service commission has planned the following examinations to meet the needs of the highway commission, which will be held on the following dates in April: April Salary 6-7 Engineering Draftsman, Grade I ... $50-$100 6-7 Same, Grade II ... 100-150 7 Engineering Asst. ... 50-100 13-14 Civil Engineer, Grade I 100-150 13-14 Senior Delineator ... 100-150 13-14 Junior Delineator ... 50-100 The activities of the state mining bureau require the making of extensive topographical, geological and geographical maps and drawings. To select suitable men for filling these positions, the civil service has planned the following examinations, in April: 28 Senior geological draftsman ... $125-$150 Germania Halle A splendid lunch every day. Best brands of wines, liquors, and cigars for those desiring them, cold beer always on tap. Your potronage is solicited. We make a specialty of Kentucky dew whiskey. Famous San Diego Beer. 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Completed applications must be filled with the commission at least seven days prior to the dates announced for the respective examinations. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Julia H. Simmons, Deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Executor of the last Will and Testament of Julia H. Simmons 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, at the City Hall in the City of Anaheim, in the County of Orange, within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 16th day of February, 1917. OLIN E. STEWARD, Executor of last Will and Testament of Julia H. Simmons, Deceased.