anaheim-gazette 1917-11-29

MAIL CHRISTMAS PACKAGES EARLY POSTAL AUTHORITIES ASK CO-OPERATION OF PUBLIC TO PREVENT CONGESTION OF MAILS INCREASE OF AT LEAST THIRTY PER CENT EXPECTED OVER PREVIOUS YEARS Christmas is rapidly approaching, and at this time it is not out of order to advise the general public to shop early, and thus be able to mail that package in plenty of time to reach its proper destination by Christmas day. The Christmas rush at the post office this year is expected to be at least a third more than last year, and so for this reason alone, your packages should be mailed early to insure it prompt delivery. This not only lightens the work of the hard working clerks and carriers in the various post offices, but at the same time is more satisfactory to all concerned. Parcels may be endorsed: "Not to be opened until Christmas," or with similar notations. Perhaps a few suggestions in regard to mailing of packages might be of advantage to many: Owing to the weight of mail and so much being handled during the holidays, it is very important that all packages be properly packed and wrapped. Use extraordinary care in strong packing for articles that are easy to break. Such articles should SAMMIES ARE HEROES IN EYES OF FRENCH Impatient to Get Into Action Against The Germans Seven French officers, fresh from the trenches, who have been invalided for a time because of wounds or sickness, arrived at Camp Kearney a few days ago for the purpose of giving the boys some pointers on modern warfare as it has developed since the European struggle began. These French officers who saw service at Champagne, Solly, Verdun and the Somme, less than six weeks ago bade farewell to the Sammies who are now at the front. They say that the men are enthusiastic and when they left eager to get into action against the Germans. When the Sammies first landed it was their size and splendid condition which most impressed the French. They are just a little different type of soldier than anything which the Germans have yet faced in any great numbers at close quarters. "Every American soldier becomes a hero and a popular idol the instant he sets foot on French soil," declared Lieut. Groslier. "Nothing is too good for him. In fact, our own men feel almost neglected sometimes." BUMPER CROPS Bumper world crops of corn, oats, potatoes, rice, sugar beets and tobacco for this year are shown by estimates by the department of agriculture. Wheat, rye, barley and flaxseed, however, have fallen below the five-year average of production from 1911 to 1915. The production of wheat in seventeen countries, not including the central powers, will be 1,868,000,000 bushels, 85.6 per cent of the five year average. Corn raised will amount to 3,212,000,000 bushels, which is 14.1 per cent. RED CROSS SOCIETY MOVES HOME Now Located on Third National Bank Anaheim chapter of Red Cross changed Monday. The society on the third floor of the al bank building, where meet each afternoon a comfort of the boys at quarters are cosy, and one thing lacking to a fortable—that is the efficient chairs to acct workers. This draw remedied at once. The ing for donations of food should not ask in vain be expected to carry home, nor to stand up for the soldiers, and doing the society forbid any of the funds for fort and convenience. Nate their work, theyinate the needed furry work room. Bring at the society a present NEWPORT HARBOUR On December 11 ating will be hed by a engineer relative to Newport courthouse at Sackett on August 6, 1917, preliminary examination sary, a survey of Newport's purpose is to a notice sent out from States Engineers' offices, "whether or not for the United States harbor, and if so, the cost of the necessary The notice is sig Perhaps a few suggestions in regard to mailing of packages might be of advantage to many: Owing to the weight of mail and so much being handled during the holidays, it is very important that all packages be properly packed and wrapped. Use extraordinary care in strong packing for articles that are easy to break. Such articles should be labeled "Fragile." Place return address on all packages, thus insuring the return of same to the sender in case they cannot be delivered to the parties addressed. When not delivered, and with no return address thereon, the package goes to the dead letter office, where it is destroyed unless identification of the sender can be ascertained. Extra postage is required to have packages returned. See that your letters and packages are properly addressed and in a legible hand. Place the address on the lower right hand corner, with the return address on the upper left hand corner. This is really important, for in many cases with the return address on the opposite side of the package, it is returned to the sender. In the rush and congestion of mail, post office clerks are liable to read the wrong side, and consequently the packages are returned to the office of mailing. Insure your packages. The rates are very low. Three cents for value up to $5; five cents for value up to $25; ten cents for value up to $50; twenty-five cents for value up to $100. A return receipt may be secured by asking for same at time of registering. Parcel post can only be mailed at the post office. Also bear in mind not to seal your packages, for they then come under the first class rate. Parcel post is fourth-class mail, and the rates are according to zones, which range from the local zone up to the eighth zone. Parties wishing circulars in regard to rates and other features of the parcel post, will be furnished the same on request at the stamp window. Fifty pounds can be sent in the local, first and second zones. Twenty pounds in the remaining zones. When not so placed it creates extra work for potatoes, rice, sugar beets and tobacco for this year are shown by estimates by the department of agriculture. Wheat, rye, barley and flaxseed, however, have fallen below the five-year average of production from 1911 to 1915. The production of wheat in seventeen countries, not including the central powers, will be 1,868,000,000 bushels, 85.6 per cent of the five year average. Corn raised will amount to 3,312,000,000 buhsels, which is 14.1 per cent greater than the average production for the last five years. Other crops are estimated as follows: Rye, 147,000,000 bushels, 92.2 per cent. Parley, 587,000,000 bushels, 96 per cent. Oats, 2,682,000 bushels, 113.9 per cent. Rice, 70,000,000 bushels, 115.5 per cent. Flaxseed, 38,000,000 bushels, 69.8 per cent. Potatoes, 719,000,000 bushels 112.4 per cent. Sugar beets, 10,000,000 short tons, 106.6 per cent. Tobacco, 1,186,000,000 pounds, 120.5 per cent. NEW METHOD OF DISTILLING GASOLINE Inventor Claims He Can Increase Product Twelve Times Fred A. Kormann, a San Francisco chemist, declares he has dispelled all fear of country wide shortage of gasoline by the discovery of a process for distilling motor spirits which will increase the output of gasoline in the United States twelve-fold. Through the patriotic tender of the discoverer, the United States government has been given the use of the process during the period of the war. The federal government is reported to have accepted Kormann's proposition, and is said to be making plans for the erection of a plant for the reduction of gasoline under the newly discovered process. Kormann declares his method of reduction is as simple as the methods now employed, requiring but little modification of the system now in use, but with the advantage of producing at least twelve times as much gasoline. By this method Kormann declares... Parcel post is fourth-class mail, and the rates are according to zones, which range from the local zone up to the eighth zone. Parties wishing circulars in regard to rates and other features of the parcel post, will be furnished the same on request at the stamp window. Fifty pounds can be sent in the local, first and second zones. Twenty pounds in the remaining zones. When not so placed it creates extra work for the mailing clerk, and letters so stamped are thrown aside until time is found to hand stamp them. Patrons could assist the office by facing letters, and when twenty or more, by handing them in, or placing a strong string around them. When mailing large bundles at night, please tie in bundles and drop in paper drop. This expedites matters for the mailing clerk in the morning. When mailing bunches of Christmas cards, please face them and tie a thread around same. The malling clerk will appreciate this and be able to get them out faster and with less delay. Bear in mind also, all post cards require a two cent stamp. Do your mailing early in the day, and as frequently as possible so as to avoid congestion in the evening. As well as to insure prompt dispatch. Hearty cooperation by the pupils with the postal employees during the trying times of the holiday rush will work to the advantage of all. The holiday rush is very trying on postal employees, and there is a limit to their endurance, so that anything the public can do to lighten their burden, will be employed during the holiday, but even with this assistance delays will no doubt occur, but efforts will be made to give the very best service possible. The Anaheim high school participated in two debates Friday, the first of the county series, winning at the local auditorium from Santa Ana, but losing to Fullerton. The question was "Resolved, that compulsory military service is desirable as a permanent policy in the United States in time of peace as well as in times of war." Against Santa Ana our debaters Alva Rogers and Kenneth Goodale, took the affirmative and defeated their Santa Ana opponents, but Rez Gibson and Irma Mills, who had the negative at Fullerton, lost the decision. Mrs. R. Steiner of Garden Grove was taken to the county hospital Sunday morning, where she was obliged to undergo an operation, as the result of swallowing her false teeth. At last reports she was getting along nicely and no serious results are anticipated from the peculiar accident. Anaheim Gazette RED CROSS SOCIETY MOVES HEADQUARTERS Now Located on Third Floor of First National Bank Building Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross changed its headquarters Monday. The society is now located on the third floor of the First National bank building, where the ladies will meet each afternoon and work for the comfort of the boys at the front. The quarters are cosy, and there is only one thing lacking to make them comfortable—that is there are not sufficient chairs to accommodate the workers. This draw back should be remedied at once. The ladies are asking for donations of chairs, and they should not ask in vain. They cannot be expected to carry chairs from home, nor to stand up while working for the soldiers, and the law governing the society forbids them spending any of the funds for their own comfort and convenience. The ladies donate their work, the public should donate the needed furniture for their work room. Bring a chair and make the society a present of it. NEWPORT HARBOR MEETING On December 11 at 2 p.m., a hearing will be held by a United States engineer relative to Newport Harbor, at the courthouse at Santa Ana. The River and Harbor Act, passed on August 6, 1917, provides for a preliminary examination, and, if necessary, a survey of Newport Harbor. "The purpose is to determine," says a notice sent out from the United States Engineers' office, at Los Angeles, "whether or not it is advisable for the United States to improve this harbor, and, if so, the character and cost of the necessary work." The notice is signed by Captain MR. AND MRS. WALTER SUE FOR HEAVY DAMAGES Defective Gas Installation Caused Serious Injury to Mrs. Walter, Is Alleged N. B. Walter formerly superintendent of the Anaheim Orange Growers' association and his wife, Isabella M. Walter have filed separate damage suits against the Southern Counties Gas company for injuries done Mrs. Walter on Nov. 26, 1916, when an explosion occurred in a gas heater in the Walter home. Walter's complaint states that the gas line and connecting pipes on Adele street in Anaheim were carelessly installed, and that because of this careless construction, an unusually large and explosive current of gas was permitted to go through the pipes on the day of the accident. Mrs. Walter had just lighted the heater and was standing three feet from it when the explosion occurred. She was badly burned, as her clothing caught fire, and was confined to her bed for some time. Ulcers of the stomach resulted, as well as swelling of certain joints. Walter had to give up a position paying $125 a month during her illness. He asks for damages amounting to $6038.05. The allegations set forth in Mrs. Walter's complaint are similar. She asks for $20,000 damages. McFadden and Thompson are attorneys for Mr. and Mrs. Walter. O. E. Steward of this city attended the mass meeting held at Riverside recently when many men from San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties assembled to formulate plans for conservation of flood waters. The plans proposed are commendable, but their solution are far, far away, according to our fellow townsman. Even MARKETS OBSERVE MEATLESS DAY The meat markets of Anaheim will observe every Tuesday as "meatless day" by closing at noon. These markets will have fresh fish, oysters; poultry, lard and cheese to offer on that day, but no fresh or salt meat, will be sold. Kindly phone your order early so that all orders can be delivered before closing time. Signed: ANAHEIM CASH MARKET, By J. E. Stroup, CITY CASH MARKET, By Schneider Bros. PALACE CASH MARKET, By J. Bergman. NATIONAL CASH MARKET, By J. D. Rasmussen. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between D. J. O'Connor and V. U. Simpson, hitherto engaged in business under the firm name of O'Connor & Simpson, is hereby dissolved by mutual consent, D. J. O'Connor continuing the business, and assuming all indebtedness and receiving all moneys due the firm. O'CONNOR & SIMPSON. Anaheim, Cal., Nov. 26. TAX PAYERS ATTENTION First Installment of County Taxes Declinquent Monday, Dec. 3, 1917. To avoid error and delay, remittances should be accompanied by tax bill, or full description of property. If you have not received your tax bill, kindly advise (describing property) and we will send it by return mail. Remittances by mail should be made at once. Be sure you have this year's tax bill, (1917-18) and that your remittance is for the correct amount. Those who pay at the office will find it to their advantage to have check The River and Harbor Act, passed on August 6, 1917, provides for a preliminary examination, and, if necessary, a survey of Newport Harbor. "The purpose is to determine," says a notice sent out from the United States Engineers' office, at Los Angeles, "whether or not it is advisable for the United States to improve this harbor, and, if so, the character and cost of the necessary work." The notice is signed by Captain Charles T. Leeds, United States army, retired, now United States District Engineer. While engaged in private work, Capt. Leeds was engineer for the Orange county harbor commission, which has a report almost completed and ready for filing, upon Newport Bay. "The possibilities are that our report will be filed before December 11," said L. L. Shaw, president of the Orange county harbor commission. "If so, we will file copies of that report. We will be present at the hearing and will give any information to the government that we have and which it may desire." The government invites any person interested to present any matter that may have bearing upon the harbor. D. W. S. McFarlane, is one of those who sold their beans last spring before beans began to climb the golden stairs. In a complaint filed by the Hogue, Kellogg company, it is alleged that he failed to keep his contract, and for that reason judgment of $826.86 is asked against him. The plaintiff alleges that Dr. McFarlane on February 22, 1917, signed a contract to plant twenty-five acres to Henderson bush beans, which he agreed to deliver to the plaintiff for size and a half cents a pound. When the contract was signed, the price seemed sweet and lovely, but a few months later Henderson bush beans were bringing just exactly double the amount named in the McFarlane contract. The plaintiff declares that instead of planting twenty-five acres, Dr. McFarlane planted but ten acres to Henderson bush, and that of the 4500 pounds of beans produced Dr. McFarlane delivered only 3029 pounds to the plaintiff. For that, $95.61 is asked, and for not planting the other fifteen acres to that particular crop, $731.25 is sought. Kasper Chameris, Billy Lake and Karl Neff spent a day or two in Kern O. E. Steward of this city attended the mass meeting held at Riverside recently when many men from San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties assembled to formulate plans for conservation of flood waters. The plans proposed are commendable, but their solution are far, far away. According to our fellow townsman. Even though the three counties should be successful in having legislation passed, giving counties the power to assess property for river protection, eventually the people would have to foot the bills. In each locality along the erratic Santa Ana river, people would be called upon to take care of their river banks needing attention. The plans proposed by the late river protection district, now in process of integration, were pronounced by competent engineers to be the best and cheapest obtainable. The work could have been made permanent. It is doubtful if the same degree of safety could have been provided by the tri-counties proposition for any lesser amount, and probably the cost would be a great deal more. The consolidation idea is thought by many to be a long ways off. Meanwhile the west bank of the Santa Ana river, between Olive and Yorba, has been entirely washed away, and there is nothing to prevent flood waters from rushing to the north of this city. Let the old Santa Ana once again establish its bed north of town, it will stay there, and in that event would mean thousands of dollars' worth of damage to this city. An interesting point of law was defined at the meeting of the board of trustees the other evening when Attorney Ames stated that a board may contract a debt for civic improvement, and even though the work be not completed during the tenure of their office, the contract holds good and any succeeding board is in duty bound obligated to fulfill the contract. And further, should there be insufficient money on hand to liquidate the contract, a board has the privilege of anticipating the acquisition of funds from other sources to square accounts, and individual members do not assume any personal obligations by so doing. A board of trustees, for instance, is a continuous body, even with Mrs. Walter. To avoid error and delay, remittances should be accompanied by tax bill or full description of property. If you have not received your tax bill, kindly advise (describing property) and we will send it by return mail. Remittances by mail should be made at once. Be sure you have this year's tax bill, (1917-18) and that your remittance is for the correct amount. Those who pay at the office will find it to their advantage to have check written, or exact change ready, before reaching this office. Respectfully, J. C. LAMB, County Tax Collector. HOOVER MAKES PLEA FOR MORE HOGS One Hog More Valuable Than Shell, He Says Next to human beings, the great American hog is this country's most important living factor in winning the war. Food Administrator Hoover declared Saturday. "Every hog," said Hoover, in a personally prepared and signed statement, "is of greater value to the winning of this war than a shell. And every pound of fat is as sure of service as every bullet." Advocating the immediate and enormous increase of hog herds by the American farmer and strongly urging that every owner of a yard, either rural or urban, become a "keep a pig patriot," Hoover said: "Pork products have an influence in this present world situation wider than one would ordinarily attribute to them. "We are slaughtering, consuming at home and exporting more pork products than we are producing. We have increased our pork consumption despite high prices. "The human body must have a certain amount of fat daily. Either animal, vegetable or dairy. We can make an increase in pork fats more rapidly than in vegetable or dairy fats. We must concentrate on an increased production of hogs if we are to answer the world's craving for fats. We can do this, this year. "In addition to exports and normal domestic consumption, we have this year about one billion bushels of feed more than last. That is a 25 per cent increase. We have no corresponding number of animals to feed it to unless..." Kasper Chamers, Billy Lake and Karl Neff spent a day or two in Kern county last week decreasing the bird population of that game region. In addition to the illit of ducks they brought back a number of geese. At present there is a brisk demand for second hand machinery, especially boilers. Mining activities in Arizona and Nevada have created quite a call for machinery which at present is hard to obtain, and orders are slow in being filled. Years ago the power plant in this city was equipped with machinery, which in those earlier days, was considered the very latest design. The engines have served their usefulness, and now through advancement in electric devices for generating power, the machinery on hand here has gone out of date. In most part it remains unused and through disuse it deteriorates. But through the demand for all kinds of metallic substances, second hand machinery has received a boost. An expert notifies the city council that the boilers at the power plant will now bring more money than they originally cost the city, and they will soon be disposed of. The Anaheim high school basketball team defeated Norwalk Wednesday by an 18 to 10 score. Thursday Anaheim lost to Santa Ana, 21 to 20. A letter received by district board No. 2 of Orange county, with headquarters at Fullerton, from the district board of appeal, says that at a recent meeting it was decided that Harold K. Lee of Garden Grove should be certified for noncombatant service. Lee was certified for service on October 19, but refused to appear for entrainment, saying he was a conscientious objector. We can make an increase in pork fats more rapidly than in vegetable or dairy fats. We must concentrate on an increased production of hogs if we are to answer the world's craving for fats. We can do this, this year. "In addition to exports and normal domestic consumption, we have this year about one billion bushels of feed more than last. That is a 25 per cent increase. We have no corresponding number of animals to feed it to, unless we begin to increase them at once. "If farmers are to find markets for feed, it must be through an increase in animals. Let that increase be hogs. It is to every farmer's vital advantage to do so. "We need a keep a pig movement in this country. If every suburbanite took one and fed it on the house garbage he would increase our fat supply and leave our feed surplus for the increase in other animals. "A properly cared for pig is no more insanitary than a dog. In Germany, 4,000,000 hogs are supported in this manner. The national welfare would be warrant ample for the necessary changes in our village and urban ordinances to permit this." ORDER RESTRICTIONS ON COAL PURCHASES Must Fill Out Blank If More Than a Quarter Ton Is Wanted Coal consumers who want to purchase more than a quarter of a ton of coal at a time will have to file a written request with their retail dealers hereafter, according to an order just issued. Albert E. Schwabacher, federal fuel administrator for California, has just You'll Buy If You Look Into Our Clothes Values We continue to sell $15 Suits and Overcoats of unusual quality and workmanship. New customers come daily to our shop—because they learn of our values. We are satisfied with small profits, selling absolutely for cash allows us to do this. You will soon be thinking of your Christmas gifts. Let us remind you, that we have just the present you want, for men or boys, and at the prices that will make it interesting. Come in now and make your selections before the rush starts. We will hold your purchase JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP Only Exclusive $15.00 Suit House in Orange County ANAHEIM issued an order to all retail coal dealers in the state, enclosing a form which is to be filled out by every customer who proposes to purchase in excess of a quarter of a ton of coal for domestic use, and in the event that incorrect answers are made to questions asked on the form, dealers are not to deliver coal to that customer. The order reads: In accordance with the order of the United States Fuel Administration in California purchasers are required to make true declaration in answer to A marriage license has been issued to Irwin F. German and Winifred Adland, both of Garden Grove. A certain correspondent said he couldn't hold in any longer and had to take a whack at the manner in which city finances are collected and expended. City Clerk Merritt says if the gentleman had called upon him at his office he could have shown him all about it, and thereby prevented the blowout. delay, remit, expanded by tax of property. If your tax bill, (being property) by return mail. should be made have this year's that your recorrect amount. office will find to have check ready, before which is to be filled out by every customer who proposes to purchase in excess of a quarter of a ton of coal for domestic use, and in the event that incorrect answers are made to questions asked on the form, dealers are not to deliver coal to that customer. The order reads: In accordance with the order of the United States Fuel Administration in California purchasers are required to make true declaration in answer to the following questions: 1. Amount of coal desired. 2. Kind used last year. 3. Approximate amount used last year. 4. Pounds or tons on hand at present. 5. Will last approximately ... days. 6. Have you any unfilled orders with other dealers? I hereby certify that the above report is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Name of customer..... Address ..... The purpose of this form is to prevent the hoarding or over supply of coal on the part of some consumers and prevent suffering from the lack of coal by other consumers, as the nation, our allies and our state are face to face with a serious shortage of coal during the coming winter months unless proper distribution of the available supply is made. The Thursday afternoon Whist club was entertained by Mrs. Judge Shanley at her South Lemon street home last week, the hostess being assisted in serving refreshments by Mrs. Joe Carroll and Miss Lillian Bennerscheldt. Mrs. Joe Carroll received first honors in the games, Mrs. Fred Mickel second and Mrs. Wade Quarron third. The bobey man sent out warning to have a big delegation on hand to see that nothing was "slipped over" at the council meeting, and not a man showed up. Louie Bushard says many trains and stages leave this town every day, and he fails to see why the grumblers tarry. A certain correspondent said he couldn't hold in any longer and had to take a whack at the manner in which city finances are collected and expended. City Clerk Merritt says if the gentleman had called upon him at his office he could have shown him all about it, and thereby prevented the blowout. A final decree of divorce has been granted in the suit brought by W. C. Cypher vs. Gladys Cypher. H. V. Wiesel was attorney for plaintiff. Mrs. R. C. Petermann and daughter Miss Vivian, left Sunday for Salt Lake where Mr. Petermann and the two boys are now engaged in business. The Petermanns will make their home in that city. REDWOOD FENCE POSTS A REDWOOD POST WHICH WAS CUT IN 1853 AND SERVED AS A GATE POST FOR FIFTY YEARS IS NOW USED AS A LANDMARK ON THE PETELUMA & SANTA ROSA ELECTRIC LINE IN SONOMA COUNTY ON THE RANCH OF H. MEEHAM USE REDWOOD IT RESISTS FIRE DEFIES ROT GIBBS LUMBER Phone Pacific 201—Home 2664. East Broadway Cheer Up the home with a cheerful Gas Heater in either black iron or aluminum. They cannot be beaten and are guaranteed to do the work. No Odor or Smell Also a full line of wood, coal and electric heaters. Headquarters: for stove fixtures of all kinds. M. W. Martenet Agent for Peninsular Gas Ranges and Elbe Stoves