anaheim-gazette 1917-12-27

WEST PREPARING BILL FOR RIVER CONTROL ASSEMBLYMAN BURKE APPONTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ASSIST HIM IN THE WORK ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 142, REGULATING SALE OF BREAD WAS ADOPTED The board of supervisors last week instructed District Attorney West to prepare a tri-counties conservation bill to be presented to the next legislature. Assemblyman Burke was appointed to assist him. Demands on the county of Orange on the hospital fund and the county general fund for the detention home, were allowed as read. The name of Magnolia precinct was changed to West Anaheim precinct. N. T. Edwards, county clerk, was given a leave of absence from the state for five days, commencing Dec. 22, 1917. James F. Wolf was appointed constable of Los Alamitos judicial township for the unexpired term. A fumigating license was ordered issued to A. R. Marshburn on recommendation of the horticultural commissioner. The application of E. J. Bandick to lay a pipe line across Palm street about 600 feet west of N. Main street in Orange road district was granted. planted until it is producing; from the time the fruit appears on the tree until it arrives on the market, these diseases are responsible for losses that directly affect the growers in dollars and cents. They are parasites in a double sense, affecting not only the vitality of the citrus tree, but the grower's pocketbook as well. If the citrus growers of Florida were taxed a sum by the state each year, equal to the total losses caused by diseases, such action would be vigorously resented and immediate steps would be taken to remedy such a condition. But with the diseases, in a great many cases, they are allowed to continue on from season to season, imposing an enormous tax, which the grower perhaps only feebly protests against or accepts as a condition that cannot be avoided. If such conditions could not be remedied the outlook for the citrus industry would be far from promising. It appears to me that the remedy lies in a better understanding of these diseases and the method for their control by the citrus grower himself. A great deal of information of a practical nature is available on this subject and a great deal of advice and instruction along this line has been given out in the past, but unless this is accepted and applied faithfully and intelligently, very little progress can be made in the direction of disease control. Disease control is one of the problems connected with the growing of citrus fruits. It is one that must be fully recognized and mastered, if success is to be expected. Disease control is probably more important than any other single operation connected with the production of citrus fruits, and it is the one of which the least attention is usually given. This is amply illustrated in the depleted condition of many grove trees throughout the state and in the large amount of worthless plantation until it is producing; from the time the fruit appears on the tree until it arrives on the market, these diseases are responsible for losses that directly affect the growers in dollars and cents. They are parasites in a double sense, affecting not only the vitality of the citrus tree, but the grower's pocketbook as well. If the citrus growers of Florida were taxed a sum by the state each year, equal to the total losses caused by diseases, such action would be vigorously resented and immediate steps would be taken to remedy such a condition. But with the diseases, in a great many cases, they are allowed to continue on from season to season, imposing an enormous tax, which the grower perhaps only feebly protests against or accepts as a condition that cannot be avoided. The grand jury following report to B. West: We, the grand jury you on November 2 at 8:30 a.m., make our report. The members were assembled department 2 at 10:30 a.m.; by the selec Lineweaver as a point of G. pert. Following pointed by the fo. On the board of Henninger, H. E. and R. L. Tedford. On superintendent ditor and Treasurer inson and J. P. S. On Clerk, Recruitment Attorney, G. Administrator—J John M. Henry. On Cities—H. Palmer, John Du Wilson. On Roads, Brings, Public Built of the Peace—J James F. Wolf was appointed constable of Los Alamitos judicial township for the unexpired term. A fumigating license was ordered issued to A. R. Marshburn on recommendation of the horticultural commissioner. The application of E. J. Bandick to lay a pipe line across Palm street about 600 feet west of N. Main street in Orange road district was granted. The application of Holmes Loan & Realty Company to lay an eight inch steel pipe line in culvert across N. Glassell street, just south of S. P. right of way was granted. The application of Holmes Loan & Realty company to lower ditch along Irvine boulevard was granted. The contract for paving Laguna Beach road was awarded to Steele Finley for $2761.80 and the chairman was authorized to sign the contract and approve the bonds on said road. Ordinance No. 152, repealing Ordinance No. 142 regulating the sale of bread and establishing the standards of weights thereof was adopted. A sum not to exceed $2000 was appropriated for support and maintenance of agricultural work in the county. Supervisor Struck was authorized to spend not in excess of $750 for necessary repair and protection work from storm waters and floods, on certain roads in Orange road district. The chairman of the board was appointed a committee of one to cooperate with similar committees from San Bernardino and Riverside counties in preparing data on flood control and water conservation upon the Santa Ana river, and was authorized to spend not to exceed $500 for such purpose. DISEASES OF CITRUS TREES Several well known fungus diseases are commonly found in the citrus groves of Florida. Some of these are widely distributed and cause a large amount of injury to trees and fruits each season. Others are less regular in occurrence and perhaps more restricted in distribution, but during favorable seasons they are frequently responsible for serious losses in fruits and no little injury to the trees. There are certain diseases of this group that attack only the main parts of the trees, such as the roots, trunk and branches. Others are found chiefly on connected with the growing of citrus fruits. It is one that must be fully recognized and mastered, if success is to be expected. Disease control is probably more important than any other single operation connected with the production of citrus fruits, and it is the one of which the least attention is usually given. This is amply illustrated in the depleted condition of many grove trees throughout the state and in the large amount of worthless and inferior fruit that is grown each season. Such conditions to a very large extent might well be avoided. A grove may be suitably located, well cared for regarding its culture, judiciously fertilized, and it may produce ample crops of fruit under these conditions, but if this fruit is unsalable or if it rots before it can be disposed of, the grower has accomplished nothing for his efforts. His time money and energy have been wasted, which he might perhaps have spent to much better advantage in some other direction. There are many citrus growers working under conditions similar to these today. They give close attention to the use of fertilizers, to the cultivation of their groves, and the production and marketing of a large crop of fruit, which is highly commendable, but they usually neglect disease control, which may be the main factor determining the value of such a crop after it is produced. It costs just as much to produce an unsalable fruit under these conditions as it does one of perfect quality, and there is certainly a wide difference in the return from these two classes of fruits. The same will apply to grove trees. A diseased tree is a dead expense and only tends to reduce the profits from those that do pay. "FUMIGATE AND FERTILIZE AND HAVE MONEY TO LOAN" "Fertilizer and fumigation are the two legs upon which the citrus industry of Southern California has stood firmly through at least three decades to my personal knowledge," said John H. Bartle, president of the First National bank of Monrovia, recently in an interview. It was an interview, by the way that developed from a conversation on other unrelated matters; but was interjected forcefully by the bank president as a part of the fundamental things that go to make up success. The On superintendent ditor and Treasurer inson and J. P. S. On Clerk, Recruitment Attorney, G Administration—J John M. Henry. On Cities—H. Palmer, John Du Wilson. On Roads, Bridges, Public Built of the Peace—J car Rosenbaum, V. Smith and L. The district agent gave the service as to their county. County The committee their report, as We have cared checked the den board of supervien entered by the ber 1, 1917 and f tally, with few have since been We have counte the county treasury lows: Money loaned to at 2 per cent United States go United States since Currency ... Warrants ... Bonds and coupon Money in transit Total of all n county t This agrees w or's books. The committee county auditor at that they have o county warrants books, and also o the superintender. The committee assessor, district and public adn that they had f accounts of the rect and exception We wish at t cases of it were possible to do so "In this semi groves of Florida. Some of these are widely distributed and cause a large amount of injury to trees and fruits each season. Others are less regular in occurrence and perhaps more restricted in distribution, but during favorable seasons they are frequently responsible for serious losses in fruits and no little injury to the trees. There are certain diseases of this group that attack only the main parts of the trees, such as the roots, trunk and branches. Others are found chiefly on the fruits or foliage and a few attacks all parts of the tree, the fruit included. These diseases, along with the insect pests, usually share the growers' annual returns from his grove, and in some cases they may take a large part, if not all, the profits, and perhaps make heavy inroads into the principal of his investment. It is not uncommon for 25 to 50 per cent of a citrus crop to be lost through the ravages of a single disease, or a much higher percentage may be rendered inferior or worthless from attacks of one or several of the more common citrus troubles. I have seen cases where fully 90 per cent of the fruit in a grape fruit grove were affected by citrus scab, and perhaps half of this fruit would have been graded as culls. A similar condition frequently occurs where melanose is severe. Stem-end rot may cause from a fourth to one-half of the fruit to drop, and it has been estimated that in the past season eight to ten per cent of the fruit shipped out of the state each season was lost through decay. The combined injury of these various diseases causes losses that will amount to a very large sum each season. They levy an annual tax on the citrus growers of the state, the magnitude of which is not fully realized. All along the line, from the time the tree is "Fertilizer and fumigation are the two legs upon which the citrus industry of Southern California has stood firmly through at least three decades to my personal knowledge," said John H. Bartle, president of the First National bank of Monrovia, recently in an interview. It was an interview, by the way that developed from a conversation on other unrelated matters; but was interjected forcefully by the bank president as a part of the fundamental things that go to make up success. The opinion of this man, who has been the leading financier in the heart of one of the best citrus districts of the United States, is worthy of being sent out to where it will reach all citrus growers in all communities. "You might think," said Mr. Bartle "that all citrus growers realize the necessity for fumigation and fertilization, but it is unfortunately not a fact. There are many in every community who will 'see as through a glass darkly' when these subjects are mentioned, and the first costs of fumigation are always more or less of a serious stumbling block with them. A man does not have to be a grower to know that success lies in annual fumigation, and a proper amount of fertilizing. One need only be an observer, and I have observed the performance of groves for 30 years. The men who find it difficult to finance their groves each year are almost without variation, the ones who are still doubtful about the necessity for annual fumigation. There is always lurking in their minds the thought that perhaps one fumigation may be skipped with impunity, and it is just this chance which they take which causes their financial difficulties. Those men who have automatically and consistently fumigated and fertilized each year are the ones whom I know to be loaning money and not borrowing it. I could cite you many cases of it were possible to do so." In this semi-course assume that an adequate amount knows more about of trees than he gets scale infestation. He is liable not to find the much cause him a loss next year. Not that he has made a successfulness. He takes 'clean' trees, but year. "It used to be we was an 'every-one locality, and many ful in the old day this method. But would have been they had fumigated most certainly after grove cannot be re-counted in these or scientifically fumigated." "Knowing these sis of success, I of knowing the r before talking tha For there must be paternalism in tha rancher. Fuzation are most amo loans on citrus pr ity, for on no other look with favor o business." ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANNUAL REPORT SUBMITTED BY GRAND JURY LITTLE CRITICISM OVER CONDITIONS FOUND IN ORANGE COUNTY CITIES BOOKS OF ANAHEIM OFFICIALS REPORTED TO BE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE The grand jury last week made the following report to Superior Judge Z. B. West: We, the grand jury impaneled by you on November 13, 1917, beg leave to make our report as follows: The members of the grand jury were assembled by the foreman in department 2 at 2 p.m. and organized by the selection of Thomas M. Lineweaver as secretary and the appointment of G. A. Widden as expert. Following committees were appointed by the foreman. On the board of supervisors—M. R. Henninger, H. E. Garner, Rupert Best and R. L. Tedford. On superintendent of Schools, Auditor and Treasurer—Archie M. Robinson and J. P. Spaulding. On Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, District Attorney, Coroner and Public Administrator—J. L. Danner and John M. Henry. On Cities—H. Y. Evans, H. N. Palmer, John Dunstan and Robert Wilson. On Roads, Bridges, School Buildings, Public Buildings and Justices of the Peace—John S. Sheridan Osborne. that the work of all the deputies are models of neatness and accuracy, and that no corrections have been necessary in their work; also that we wish to express our appreciation for the uniform courtesy and assistance given by the county and cities' officials to us in our work of investigation of the affairs of the county and cities. On cities, the committee reports are as follows: Report on Cities Santa Ana—City clerk's, marshal's and recorder's books in good condition, and all bills are O. K. by the finance committee before being passed upon by the council. All the city books were balanced from January 1, 1917, to October 1, 1917. The treasurer's books show an average monthly balance of $41,000. We would recommend to city council of Santa Ana that steps be taken at as early a date as possible to build a bridge at Hannah street to accommodate the he residents, some 40 in number, outside the city to save detour of some three miles when business calls them to the county seat. Also that the city pave South Bristol street to cannect with the county traffic from the southwest. Anaheim—City clerk's, marshal's, recorder's and librarian's books found in fine shape, and balanced from November 8, 1916, to November 11, 1917. Books are unexcelled for neatness and accuracy. Fullerton—City clerk's marshal's, recorder's and librarian's books in fine shape. The segregated system used by the city clerk is one of the best. All books balanced from December 4, 1916, to November 1, 1917. Orange—City clerk's, marshal's recorder's and treasurer's books in fine shape. We highly commend the We find one fire escape on one building and none on the other two buildings; would recommend they be placed at once. Villa Park School—Buildings in good shape; toilet out of repair. Need attention. Olive School—Building old and unsafe. Two chimneys liable to fall into room. We would recommend that the building be condemned. Peralta School—Toilets bad and should be replaced by flush toilets, and recommend drinking fountains and paper towels for children. Anaheim Public Schools—All in good shape, with the exception of the fire alarm system at the Central school, and we feel that the superintendent in charge should be censored for his neglect. Garden Grove School—Buildings in good shape and trustees should have their attention called to fire escape conditions and put in ones that are already purchased. Yorba Linda School—In ideal condition schools in Anaheim and Orange were in first class shape. Yorba School—Dirt toilets should be replaced by flush toilets. Richfield School—We found in good shape. Fullerton High School—Manual Arts building has no fire escape. We recommend that one be put in at once. Tubes in boiler in leaky condition. Fullerton Grammar School—In good condition. Placentia Grammar Schools—Buildings in fine shape. Janitor service poor and very unsatisfactory. We recommend that the present system of hiring janitor to do other work than janitor service be discontinued. Olinda School—Buildings in good condition. Toilets poor. We recommend flush tanks to replace poor plumbing. On superintendent of Schools, Auditor and Treasurer—Archie M. Robinson and J. P. Spaulding. On Clerk, Recorder, Assessor, District Attorney, Coroner and Public Administrator—J. L. Danner and John M. Henry. On Cities—H. Y. Evans, H. N. Palmer, John Dunstan and Robert Wilson. On Roads, Bridges, School Buildings, Public Buildings and Justices of the Peace—John S. Sheridan, Oscar Rosenbaum, John C. Tuffree, A. V. Smith and L. P. Drake. The district attorney being present, gave the several committees advice as to their duties. County Supervisors The committee on supervisors filed their report, as follows: We have carefully examined and checked the demands made on the board of supervisors with warrants entered by the auditor from December 1, 1917 and find that the amounts tally, with few exceptions, which have since been adjusted. We have also examined and checked the treasurer's books with the auditor's books and find that they agree in every instance. We have counted the money in the county treasury and find as follows: Money loaned to banks at 2 per cent ... $183,100.00 United States gold coin ... 45.00 United States silver coin ... 210.85 Currency ... 80,032.26 Warrants ... 23,163.73 Bonds and coupons ... 4,086.25 Money in transit ... 1,300.00 Total of all money in county treasury ... $291,938.09 This agrees with the county auditor's books. The committee on county schools, county auditor and treasurer report that they have carefully checked the county warrants with the auditor's books, and also checked balances of the superintendent's apportionments. The committee on clerk, recorder, assessor, district attorney, coroner and public administrator reported that they had found the books and accounts of the several officers correct and exceptionally well kept. We wish at this time to mention cases of it were not professionally impossible to do so. "In this semi tropical country we of Books are unexcelled for neatness and accuracy. Fullerton—City clerk's marshal's recorder's and librarian's books in fine shape. The segregated system used by the city clerk is one of the best. All books balanced from December 4, 1916, to November 1, 1917. Orange—City clerk's, marshal's recorder's and treasurer's books in fine shape. We highly commend the librarian's books as the best in the county. We suggest that a filing system be installed for the use of the city officials. All books balanced from December 1, 1916, to October 1, 1917. Huntington Beach—City clerk's recorder's, marshal's books in good shape. Treasurer's books balanced with city clerk's. All city bills are O. K'd by the finance committee, and books are balanced from Dec. 7, 1916, to Nov. 11, 1917. Newport Beach—City clerk's, marshal's and recorder's books in good shape. Adjustment made with the treasurer's books. All bills are O. K'd by the finance committee. The books are balanced from Dec. 7, 1916, to Nov. 1, 1917. Seal Beach—City clerk's, recorder's and treasuerer's books in good shape. All bills O. K'd by finance committee. Books balanced from Dec. 8, 1916, to Dec. 1, 1917. Brea—City clerk's and marshal's books in fair condition. The treasurer's books should be made to conform to clerk's books. All bills O. K'd by finance committee. Books balanced from May 1, 1917 to Oct. 1, 1917. Stanton—City clerk's and treasurer's books in fair condition. All bills O. K'd by finance committee. Books balanced from Dec. 8, 1916, to Nov. 1, 1917. On Roads, Bridges, Schools and Public Buildings and Justices of the Peace The committee reports where they find the roads are in good or fair condition, we make no comment. Bridges and Roads Bridge at Fairview needs attention. Crossing on McFadden street, P. E. railway, is dangerous. Would recommend wig-wag. Bridge across Aliso creek on Whitling ranch is in bad condition. Bridge one mile south, half mile Fullerton Grammar School—In good condition. Placentia Grammar Schools—Buildings in fine shape. Janitor service poor and very unsatisfactory. We recommend that the present system of hiring janitor to do other work than janitor service be discontinued. Olinda School—Buildings in good condition. Toillets poor. We recommend flush tanks to replace poor plumbing. Savanna School—Building in good shape. Toillets bad. Recommend flush system. Kindergarten school at Anaheim—By request, we made further examination of school on Broadway, and find little boys and girls use same toilet, and we would recommend another toilet be provided and should be screened. Diamond School—Well casing is rusted out above surface. Delhi School—Teacher reports that the furnace is defective. Capistrano School—Building is in good shape. Furnace is defective. Out buildings old and in bad condition. Trabuca School—Drinking cups and water pail used in common. Door opening inside needs attention of the trustees. Talbert School—Building old. All doors open inside instead of outside. Outbuildings very poor. Complaint that attendance is not regular. Huntington Beach High School—Fire escape is not sufficient. Bolsa School—a two story building, second story used for public meetings, and but one stairway out. Water tank not properly secured. Wintersburg School—a break noticed in screen on water tank. Conditions of the county schools on the whole are good, and a credit is due the county. Lewd markings, however are in the outbuildings of several of the schools visited, and we would urge the trustees of such schools to remove them. We find the Orange County Business college has no fire escape and recommend that one be installed. We have examined the books of the justices of the peace, and in most instances find them correct. Owing to the fact that we have some 18 judicial districts, many of these offices not being self supporting, and a great expense to the taxpayers, with small benefit, we would recommend that the number be reduced that not more than two ju cases of it were not professionally impossible to do so. "In this semi tropical country we of course assume that the grower will do an adequate amount of irrigation. He knows more about the 'wilting point' of trees than he generally knows about scale infestation. If trees look 'clean' he is liable not to investigate further and find the nucleus of scale that will cause him a loss of crop before the next year. Not so with the man who has made a success of the citrus business. He takes no chances with 'clean' trees, but fumigates every year. "It used to be said that this county was an 'every-other-year' fumigation locality, and many men were successful in the old days when following this method. But I am certain they would have been more successful if they had fumigated annually, and it is most certainly a fact that an orange grove cannot be run successfully in this county in these days unless it is scientifically fumigated every year. "Knowing these facts to be the basis of success, I am always desirous of knowing the methods of a rancher before talking the business of a loan. For there must be a certain amount of paternalism in the banker's relation to the rancher. Fumigation and fertilization are most assuredly the basis for loans on citrus property in this locality, for on no other basis can a bank look with favor on that branch of the business." Peace The committee reports where they find the roads are in good or fair condition, we make no comment. Bridges and Roads Bridge at Fairview needs attention. Crossing on McFadden street, P. E. railway, is dangerous. Would recommend wig-wag. Bridge across Alliso creek on Whitling ranch is in bad condition. Bridge one mile south, half mile east of Talbert has three broken stringers. Repairs needed. Road south from Bolas very rough in places and should be improved and paved. We find the Pacific Electric bridge crossing the Santa Ana river about one quarter mile north of the Fifth street bridge is too low and the spans are not far enough apart to allow the debris to pass through, consequently forms a dam across the river, causing great danger and damage to the whole district, both to ranches and county highways. We recommend the board of supervisors to take the necessary steps to safeguard the public travel from danger or injury by reason of all open ditches or canals along or upon the public highways, and that in the future no rights be given to construct or maintain open drainage ditches or canals upon or along the public highways, except such as may be necessary for the drainage of such highway, and that the board of supervisors take steps to have removed all drainage canals from the right of way of the public highways where they will be dangerous to public travel. Schools Orange High School—We recommend putting asbestos or sheet tin back of forges to protect walls from fire; also cover belt over fan pulley. We find the Orange County Business college has no fire escape and recommend that one be installed. We have examined the books of the justices of the peace, and in most instances find them correct. Owing to the fact that we have some 18 judicial districts, many of these offices not being self supporting, and a great expense to the taxpayers, with small benefit, we would recommend that the number be reduced, that not more than two justices be maintained in any one supervisorial district. Recommendations Owing to the increased business of the county affairs, we would suggest that the supervisors meet on the Monday preceding the regular monthly meeting to audit and examine the demands of the county; that each supervisor pass on all these claims, and that no other business be transacted at this meeting, and if thought necessary that they meet behind closed doors that they may be no interruption in their labors. We would further recommend that the county surveyor be instructed to name or number all county roads, not already named, and have same marked on the county map. We would further recommend that the board of supervisors concentrate their road work on main arteries in any district until it is in first class condition. so far as the funds will permit, or to pave as much of such roads from the funds furnished for that district as possible. Drainage Districts We have examined the books of the several drainage districts in the county and compared the balances with the county treasurer's books and find that they agree, except in one instance an error of 25 cents was found. Happy New Year ACCEPT OUR MOST HEARTY APPRECIATION OF YOUR GENEROUS AND VALUED PATRONAGE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN OUR LINE, IN THE FUTURE, AS IN THE PAST, AND WE DESIRE TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR ESTEEMED FRIENDSHIP. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE $15.00 SUIT HOUSE IN ORANGE COUNTY ANAHEIM New Year Greeting New Year Greeting THANKING OUR FRIENDS FOR THEIR PATRONAGE DURING THE PAST YEAR WE EXTEND THE GREETINGS OF THE SEASON TO THEM AND WISH THEM A PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. Anaheim Cash Market 109-111 NORTH LOS ANGELES ST. ANAHEIM, CAL. We find that the expenditures have exceeded the receipts and that a large amount is held by the banks until an apportionment is made from the taxes collected this year. County Park We would call attention to this property that was given to the county by Mr. James Irvine, and suggest that steps be taken to preserve the natural beauty and improve this county park by the appointment of a park commission, to serve without pay and to work in conjunction with the board of supervisors as to the best method of beautifying this property. We realize that nature has done wonders in this particular spot, and we think it due the donor that the property should be made as beautiful as possible. We would further recommend that all supplies for schools be purchased through the purobasing agent of the county, on requisition from the county superintendent of schools, as a saving to the taxpayers. In the matter of additional room for county business, owing to the cramped condition in the court house we these stamps it will increase in value and the individual will benefit. War savings stamps are an attractive investment—no savings bank in the country pays 4% interest compounded quarterly. They are a wise investment—their purchase will teach the small investor the lesson of thrift. This is the practical side of the war savings campaign—that through buying government stamps we can help, not alone our country, but ourselves—through saving small coins we can build a financial strength that will carry us over the rough places in our individual lives, just as surely as it will help to carry our brave soldier boys over the long, hard way they must tread to victory. This is the individual's war. That is why war savings certificates should be in every home. Every dollar saved and invested in war savings stamps means just so much more purchasing power for the government. Every dollar saved for the government in its present need and every dollar spent' In its aid is a dollar serving in Freedom's army—serving to free our fair land from the presence of that WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN WAKENS ENTHUSIASM With Christmas over national interest once more centers on the great two billion dollar war savings campaign. Never since war was declared has such enthusiasm been awakened as this country wide plan is calling forth. The war savings campaign is an appeal to the masses, because it is largely in the masses that the strength of the government lies. Every man, woman and child who invests even so small an amount as 25c in thrift stamps may feel that he or she has subscribed more than that amount toward bringing about a victorious peace. That money carried in the pocket will bear no interest—lent to the government by investment in E. F. Bell, has just returned from a several months' business tour of the northwest and Alberta, Canada. Mr. Bell represents the Beggs Manufacturing company of Chicago, who are drug specialists. Mr. Bell owns 20 acres of Valencia oranges on the county road west, which is said to be one of the finest groves in the state.