anaheim-gazette 1917-04-19

BIG INCREASE IN UNCLE SAM'S NAVY MORE THAN HALF A BILLION DOLLARS BEING SPENT ON NEW VESSELS PRESENT STRENGTH CONSISTS OF 226 SHIPS WITH A TON-NAGE OF 1,997,502 The American navy, according to the latest available records, totals 1,097,502 tons displacement, taking into account both ships built and building. This tonnage compares with the following for the great powers on July 1, 1914, or early three years ago: Great Britain, 2,713,756; Germany, 1,304,640; France, 899,915; Japan, 699,916; Russia, 701,253; Italy, 497,815; and Austria-Hungary, 372,008. In the period since then these great powers, all at war, have increased their navies by giant strides. They naturally have kept their naval developments secret, but it is known for instance, that in the first two years of the war Great Britain launched a new navy fully equal in size to the whole of the United States sea fighting forces. Less is known about Germany's naval strength as developed under the stress of war, but she is supposed to have between 500 and 800 new submarines in commission. Exactly how the American navy compares with others today is impossible for any newspaper to say. Perhaps a few secret service men in the Battleship ... 10 $187,134,310 Battle cruiser ... 6 131,601,136 Scout cruiser ... 10 69,719,000 Destroyer ... 50 76,265,700 Fleet submarine ... 9 15,169,707 Coast submarine: 800 ton type ... 3 3,913,906 Smaller type ... 55 44,346,610 Neff submarine ... 1 250,000 Fuel ship ... 3 4,794,816 Ammunition ship ... 2 4,929,300 Hospital ship ... 1 2,350,000 Repair ship ... 1 2,714,650 Transport ... 1 2,663,299 Destroyer tender ... 2 4,395,884 Submarine tender ... 1 1,835,523 Gunboat ... 1 1,827,222 Totals ... 157 $544,916,113 The act further appropriated $10,-485,500 for ammunition for the vessels. The total cost of ammunition for the vessels listed was estimated at $42,-834,775. The United States has ten navy yards located at Brooklyn, N. Y.; Boston, Norfolk, Va.; Portsmouth, N. H.; Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, D. C.; Bremerton, Wash.; Charleston, S. C.; and New Orleans, La. There is also a naval station at Key West, Fla.; a torpedo and training station at Newport, R. I.; a training station on Yerba Buena island, Calif., and a training station near North Chicago; an aeronautic station at San Diego and at Pensacola, Fla., and the naval war college at Newport, R. I. Other naval stations are at Tutuila, Samoa; Guam, Guantanamo; Cuba; Honolulu, Hawaiian islands; Cavite and Alongapo, Philippines. PLANTING POTATOES In the old days of pioneering potatoes were rare. An early settler relates that when his wife and daughter were returning from town they noticed four or five very small potatoes in the road. They picked them up and pledged guilty to making up parts of a gravy. La Habra, William H. Wednesday disappointed gathering of citizens who had come together pose of testifying and joying a session that included borough disagreement known as a row. E. E. Proud, well known La Habra, swore to charging Richards with it seems that a gravy been laid. Boards were the edge, and Richard of removing the boards. Richards appeared in torney Clyde Bishop, was set for a trial. Richall by pleading guilty. $25, and Justice Cox nouncing sentence for May Plow Up Beets: Some of the ranchesburg are talking over of plowing under beets ing of beans,the pros prices making that cra attractive right now labor has had something the frame of mind on Requests for laborers beets are coming in tions.Most of the Me are receiving $5.50 per ing and are asking for wage.The high cost o plea for more pay,and $6 and $7 an acre is other sections is one quitting.It is said t beet thinner can cover a day,hence the do so large after all.The was $4.50 an the war Great Britain launched a new navy fully equal in size to the whole of the United States sea fighting forces. Less is known about Germany's naval strength as developed under the stress of war, but she is supposed to have between 500 and 800 new submarines in commission. Exactly how the American navy compares with others today is impossible for any newspaper to say. Perhaps a few secret service men in the employ of the big fighting governments know, but if they do they are keeping this valuable information for their own nation's purposes. The number of officers and men in the United States navy on July 1, 1916, was 58,039. This compared with prewar strengths on July 1, 1914 of 150,609 officers and men for Great Britain; Germany, 55,738; Russia, 52,439; Italy, 39,913; and Austria-Hungary, 19,531. It has been stated in newspaper dispatches that the officers and men in the British navy now number 350,000, and that a round million workers are constantly employed in Great Britain building new ships of war and repairing old ones. In a nutshell, the naval forces of the United States today (built or actually building) are shown by the following table: | Type | Number Tons | | :--- | :--- | | Battleships (dreadnaught type) | 17,467,450 | | Battleships (pre-dreadnaughts) | 25,340,146 | | Small battleships and monitors | 4,12,000 | | Battle Cruisers | None | | Armored cruisers | 10,140,080 | | Cruisers | 15,75,629 | | Destroyers | 74,60,219 | | Torpedo boats | 6,1,082 | | Submarines | 75 | Total: 226,1097,502 Pre-dreadnaughts have main batteries of more than one size of big guns, and would be of little use in a great naval battle where dreadnaughts (battleships having main batteries of all big guns) were engaged. Besides the ships included in the above table there is a large number of transports, colliers, repair ships, torpedo depot ships and other auxiliary vessels. There are vast fleets of fast private motor boats and yachts in the United States which would be promptly taken over by the government if needed. No country in the world approaches the Other naval stations are at Tutullia, Samoa; Guam, Guantanamo, Cuba; Honolulu, Hawaiian islands; Cavite and Alongapo, Philippines. PLANTING POTATOES In the old days of pioneering potatoes were rare. An early settler relates that when his wife and daughter were returning from town they noticed four or five very small potatoes in the road. They picked them up and prepared them as a special delicacy for his dinner when he returned from the field. In those days when seed was almost impossible to get the farmers sometimes planted potato peelings and ate the rest. There have been many inquiries of late concerning whether that is advisable. The reply is that "it is unprofitable to plant peels or small seed pieces, because not enough reserve food is supplied to give the plant a good start. Hence low yields result." More and more attention must be given to seed selection and inspection, says the department of agriculture. There is one consolation for those who have been compelled by high prices to cut short the amount used. They are not suffering half the deprivations endured by the men who broke the land and lived in adobe houses 50 years ago. They had no potatoes at all, yet they lived, raised their families and laid the foundation for a great state, and did it without grumbling, for they had bright prospects ahead of them. There are bright prospects ahead for every farmer who raises a crop this year. FOR SALE, Wonder Powder, the only true spraying powder. Try it. Fred Marsh. Sunset 329; Homs 2184 FOOD CONFERENCE TO HELP DEFENSE County Horticultural Commissioner R.K. Bishop, has received a telegram from Dean H.J. Webber of the college of tropic and semi-tropic horticulture at the University of California to prepare for an Orange county conference on food questions in connection with the plan of the state defense league, April 21. Commissioner Bishop states that the food productio nof Orange county will be normal or more than normal in every commodity excepting possibly grain. Dr. M.M. Henderson, Dentist, Sulfa 1, Mullinix Bldg., Anaheim. Mind a Blank: Unusual features made of insanity brought upon the ree Doe. He is the man wandering on the street with his throat cut in. The man may be aphasia. Some day he his memory suddenly, and be merely insane, and escaped from some as Saturday he was u West for examination of insanity. Questioned he said he remembered when he was but a b picture in his minders when Motorcycle found him on the street memory as to how his be cut. He talks intelligent that have occurred at cannot remember his was continued over to El Modena Boy Lost Search is being made year-old William Tross; R.C.Trosper, of El M appeared Thursday night way to Orange. When the lad started to buy meat in Oran last seen of him. Workinued failure to reti finally notified the Or trace could be obtained is still missing. The boy is describe complexion with light and blue eyes. He w white checkered coat bockers, elk hide sh newsboy's sack. There is no known planation for his disa is not believed to have ther seem to be no nappers to have figu naval battle where dreadnaughts (battleships having main batteries of all big guns) were engaged. Besides the ships included in the above table there is a large number of transports, colliers, repair ships, torpedo depot ships and other auxiliary vessels. There are vast fleets of fast private motor boats and yachts in the United States which would be promptly taken over by the government if needed. No country in the world approaches the United States in the number of such craft. The government also has arrangements with many private shipping firms to take over larger vessels at agreed prices in time of need. To reinforce the navy the naval militia has been utilized as far as found available. This force was organized in 22 states, the District of Columbia and the territory of Hawaii, and had a total enlistment of 8517 men. New York has the largest number of naval militiamen—1498, and other leading states in this respect are California, 887; Illinois, 561; Massachusetts, 748; Michigan, 496; Minnesota, 439, and New Jersey, 442. The naval militia, before being mustered in, was partly under state and partly under federal jurisdiction. The officer of the navy department having charge of naval militia matters is Captain T. P. Magruder. Great plans for naval expansion were included in the naval act approved August 29 of last year. That act authorizes the president, who is titular commander-in-chief of both the army and navy, to start construction before July 1, 1919, on 157 vessels of various types. The following table shows the program in detail. Type No. Cost When a Man Buys a Suit He naturally wants the best for the price. We see the GREATEST VARIETY OF $15.00 Suits tween Los Angeles and San Diego, at the Jacks you will have no trouble in making a selection EVERY SUIT MUST FIT. Such suits at $1 worth looking for. Boys long pants suits $12.50. Real styles. How about that boy's suit? Ages from years, with two pairs of pants. $5.50 to $9.00. Straw hats—Panama and others. New Neckwear and Shirts. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP "The Only Exclusive $15.00 Suit House in Oran Fisher Building, Anaheim ORANGE COUNTY NOTES Paid for Tearing up Sidewalk:— Pleading guilty to malficiously tearing up parts of a gravel sidewalk at La Habra, William H. Richards on Wednesday disappointed a good-sized gathering of citizens of La Habra who had come together for the purpose of testifying and otherwise enjoying a session that involved a neighborhood disagreement commonly known as a row. E. E. Proud, well known citizen of La Habra, swore to the complaint charging Richards with the offense. It seems that a gravel sidewalk had been laid. Boards were placed along the edge, and Richards was accused of removing the boards. Richards appeared in court with Attorney Clyde Bishop, and everything was set for a trial. Richards ended it all by pleading guilty. He was fined $25, and Justice Cox withheld pronouncing sentence for thirty days. May Plow Up Beets:— Some of the ranchers at Wintersburg are talking over the advisability of plowing under beets and the planting of beans, the prospect for bean prices making that crop particularly attractive right now. The scarcity of labor has had something to do with the frame of mind on the subject. Requests for laborers to work in the beets are coming in from all directions. Most of the Mexican workmen are receiving $5.50 per acre for thinning and are asking for a still higher wage. The high cost of living is their plea for more pay, and the rumor that $6 and $7 an acre is being paid in other sections is one cause for men quitting. It is said that an expert beet thinner can cover only one-half acre a day, hence the daily wage is not so large after all. The old price paid was $4 and $50 an acre. MARIO HORgan as Buttercup in Pinafore PLANT HOME GARDEN, RELIEVE R. R. CONGESTION Every Backyard Can be Made to Produce Share of Table Necessities Plant a home garden and help relieve railroad congestion, is the plea of the state council of defense in putting California on a preparedness basis. Under present conditions railroads are kept busy hauling food supplies for the public. They may be needed at any moment for transportation of troops. Every back yard can be made to produce a big share of table necessities, according to the agricultural department of the university of California, which is cooperating with Gov. Stephens and the state council of defense in preparedness plans. If every householder will plant a home garden they not only will aid in solving the state's food problem in an emergency, ECONOMY WATCHWORD IN COOKING SCHOOL Eggless, Butterless and Milkless Recipes Abound in Free Classes Started Here Tuesday Starting Tuesday at 2 o'clock a free economical cooking school is now open in this city. This school is being held in the newly remodeled offices of the Southern Counties Gas company and will last from two until four o'clock, daily, continuing each afternoon until Saturday, April 21. Mrs. Mary L. Haines, one of the best known culinary experts in the west is in charge. In this age of high prices and increased living expenses, economy is a rare feature. Yet Mrs. Haines will make this work her watch word during the progress of her work in Anaheim. In the preparation of each dish before her classes, she will bear this work in mind and endeavor to create dishes and foods which are within the reach of every housewife, at the same time making them appetizing and appealing. In many of her recipes such seemingly necessary products as butter, milk and eggs are entirely eliminated. These products are among those that soar the highest during the fluctuation of prices and to eliminate their expense she has created new cakes and appetizing dishes in which she does not have to use them. Her many styles of preparing hamburger will be found exceptionally useful. She will make the most delicious of home made bread in the brief space of two hours. Then for the bride there are dainty little recipes just for two. On the other hand for the more experienced housewife who has a larger family to provide for, she has excellent menus which can be prepared in a very economical manner. She eliminates all waste, makes good use of "hold-overs" and shows how every particle of food beets are coming in from all directions. Most of the Mexican workmen are receiving $5.50 per acre for thinning and are asking for a still higher wage. The high cost of living is their plea for more pay, and the rumor that $6 and $7 an acre is being paid in other sections is one cause for men quitting. It is said that an expert beet thinner can cover only one-half acre a day, hence the daily wage is not so large after all. The old price paid was $4 and $4.50 an acre. Mind a Blank:— Unusual features mark the charge of insanity brought against a man who apears upon the records as John Doe. He is the man found recently wandering on the streets in Santa Ana, with his throat cut in two places. The man may be suffering from aphasia. Some day he may recover his memory suddenly. Again, he may be merely insane, and possibly he has escaped from some asylum. Saturday he was up before Judge West for examination upon a charge of insanity. Questioned as to his past, he said he remembered the Civil war. He dimly remembered seeing soldiers when he was but a boy. Vague are the pictures in his mind. He remembers when Motorcycle Officer Cook found him on the streets, but he has no memory as to how his throat came to be cut. He talks intelligently of things that have occurred at the hospital. He cannot remember his name. His case was continued over to next month. El Modena Boy Lost:— Search is being made for eleven-year-old William Trosper, son of Mrs. R. C. Trosper, of El Modena, who disappeared Thursday morning on his way to Orange. When the lad started on an errand to buy meat in Orange, it was the last seen of him. Worried by his continued failure to return his mother finally notified the Orange police. No trace could be obtained of him and he is still missing. The boy is described as of light complexion with light brown hair and blue eyes. He wore a black and white checkered coat, grey knickerbockers, elk hide shoes and also a newsboy's sack. There is no known reason or explanation for his disappearance. He is not believed to have run away and they seem to be no object for kidnappers to have figured in the case. DISTRICT ATTORNEYS HEAD HOME GUARDS Plans Are Making for Joint Action by Those Officials in Various Counties Plans for joint action by district attorneys of various counties in California in the exent of an emergency are being worked out by the committee of public defense and security of the state council of defense. Practically every district attorney in California has proffered the services of county organizations under his control to Gov. Stephens, to aid in putting the state on a preparedness basis. In several instances district attorneys have headed the organization of companies of Home Guards, and in most cases have even secured armament for such organizations. Plans are now being worked out by the state council of defense whereby rifles and machine guns can be secured and distributed in counties that are without them. Several requests for armament of this kind have been made. TO PREVENT ENEMY PLOTS Police cooperation throughout California in the detection and prevention of enemy plots has been pledged to Gov. Stephens and the state council of defense by the California state division of the international association of criminal identification and the state association of chiefs of police. In their offer to the governor, the two organizations, which include the police departments of practically every city in California declared that they were willing to serve in any capacity that the governor might designate. START A GARDEN Utilize your back yard for a garden and help solve the food problem. This is one of the requests made to California householders through its committee on resources and food supplies. Every family that has a back yard is asked to make it help furnish the table with edibles. Because California's climate is incomparable for agricultural purposes, backyard gardens can be made productive almost the entire year around. In 1915 the United States imported more than 3,837,000 pounds of soy beans, valued at approximately $87,-000; nearly 6,000,000 pounds of cake valued at $64,000; and over 19,000,000 pounds of oil, valued at nearly $900,-000. The boy is described as of light complexion with light brown hair and blue eyes. He wore a black and white checkered coat, grey knickerbockers, elk hide shoes and also a newsboy's sack. There is no known reason or explanation for his disappearance. He is not believed to have run away and theer seems to be no object for kidnappers to have figured in the case. CHAUTAUQUA Fostering and Promoting Patriotism FEATURING LITTLE WOMEN Little Women That sweet, simple story, loved and cherished by its countless readers, produced on the chautauqua platform in faultless manner. Many lives have been helped and strengthened by the book. The wonderful simplicity and appealing charm are even magnified by the stage production. If the chautauqua brought nothing more than this one beautiful play to our city it would have been worth its total cost. 100 Folks In 14 Big Programs 100 folks in 14 big programs, ing, in addition, to these two rate productions of the drama era, either one of which is won price of the season ticket, men acknowledged to be the among the nation's orators; companies of great ability; en ers who delight, and a magician will astonish and astound you morning chautauqua will again amuse and instruct the children. The Anaheim Chautauqua Is Here M CALIFORNIA PUT ON A PREPAREDNESS BASIS From Military and Economic Standpoint Her Condition in Fair Way To Meet any Emergency Created on April 6 by Governor Stephens, and although a little more than a week old, the new state council of defense already, both from a military and economic standpoint is in a fair condition to meet any emergency which might arise in California. This readiness is due to the spontaneousness and patriotism with which not only big corporations, but thousands of individuals have responded in the move to put California on a preparedness basis. Within 24 hours after the 33 members of the state council of defense had been named by Gov. Stephens, proffers of assistance with comprehensive reports of organization and what they would be able to do, began to pour in on A. H. Naftzger, who was named as executive chairman of the state defense organization, from scores of big public utility corporations. Not only the big corporations, but small business concerns, as well, offered their plants for state use, if needed. And from every city and town in the state there also poured in offers from private individuals to aid, without compensation, in putting California on a preparedness basis. The big rush of offers showed that the entire state is fairly tingling with patriotism. CALIFORNIA LUMBER CUT IN 1916 The estimated lumber cut in California for 1916 was 1,420,000,000 feet b.m., according to a report given out by the forest service. This is thought to be the largest cut for any one year in the history of the state, and is 290,000,000 feet more than the estimated cut in 1915. One hundred and eighty-two mills reported a cut for 1916 of 1,415,-451,000 feet b.m., and the output of the 52 largest mills was 1,328,136,000 feet. Of the more important species western pine constituted 494,973,000 feet of the cut; redwood 490,828,000 feet; sugar pine 165,461,000; Douglas fir 141,200,-000; white fir 85,918,000; cedar 16,587,-000. The above figures were taken for the state as a whole. On the national forests, which comprise about 19 million acres in California and contain a stand of about 109,000,000,000 feet of timber 60,293,000 feet, valued at $127,-749.66, was cut in 1916 in commercial sales, which does not include timber given away or sold at cost to settlers on the forests. FOR SALE—Good delivery wagon, Cheap. Edmiston Grocery. 329 P. J. Weisel & Company Hudson&DodgeBros. CARS P. J. Weisel & Company Hudson&DodgeBros. CARS Full line of tires and accessories We repair all makes of automobiles Pacific 43 Anaheim, California Home 1534 FOR SALE Three Horses, Wagons and Harness. At the H. A. Dickel Store Anaheim. PECK & COLBY FOR SALE Three lots corner Citron and Broadway. Terms. Inquire of owner. Phone 130-J UQUA FOR 1917 Big Patriotism, Progress and Happiness TITLE WOMEN and PINAFORE 100 Folks In Big Programs 100 folks in 14 big programs. Bring-in addition, to these two elaborations of the drama and op-era of the season ticket, men who are knowledged to be the greatest among the nation's orators; musical companies of great ability; entertain-who delight, and a magician who astonish and astound you. The singing chattauqua will again delight, se and instruct the children. Pinafore Pinafore will be presented by forty people, including a fine orchestra, a competent director, a chorus of fine, clean, talented young ladies and gentlemen and principals of national reputation. The scenery and lighting effects are marvelous, the massive ship itself being shown on the stage. Among the principals are Marie Horgan, the most successful "Buttercup" in the history of Pinafore, Karl Stall who takes the part of Dick Deadeye; Howard Marsh in the part of Ralph Rackstraw, and Arthur Pacie Ripple as the Admiral. Is Here May 9-10-11-12-13-14-15, 1917