anaheim-gazette 1918-01-24

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter WOMEN'S COUNCIL OUTLINES WORK FOR COMING YEAR At the monthly meeting of the Executive committee of the Woman's Legislative Council held at the Brack Snops, Los Angeles, on Saturday, Jan. 12, with Mrs. A. E. Carter of Oakland, the president, presiding, plans for the year's work were presented and adopted. The general work is to be done under the supervision of the Publicity, Membership, Speakers, Budget and Finance committees, a chairman to be appointed for each, with sub-chairmen in each county in the state. A campaign of education as to the object and purpose of the council will be carried on in the several counties making known the results of past efforts and presenting the work outlined for the future. The membership committee will make concerted effort to increase the membership. The purpose of the movement which resulted in forming the Woman's Legislative Council was to co-ordinate all woman's organizations in cooperative legislative work. In years past, women in the three leading organizations, viz: Women's Christian Temperance Union, Federation of Woman's Clubs and the Mo- The membership committee will make concerted effort to increase the membership. The purpose of the movement which resulted in forming the Woman's Legislative Council was to co-ordinate all woman's organizations in cooperative legislative work. In years past, women in the three leading organizations, viz: Women's Christian Temperance Union, Federation of Woman's Clubs and the Mothers' Congress and Parent Teachers associations worked independent in the interest of welfare measures to have some enacted into laws of the state. Now, these three and some independent Woman's organizations compose the membership of the Woman's Legislative Council. The policy of the Council is to present only three bills at each session of the legislature. Last year the bills were Community Property, Women on Juries and The Pacific Colony, a home for feeble-minded. A general council meeting of officers and delegates will be held in April, perhaps in Los Angeles, at which time the texts of proposed measures will be presented and discussed and referred back to the organizations belonging, for a referendum vote. The three measures receiving the highest vote will be the ones framed and presented as the council bills at the next session of the legislature. The basis for admission to the council is, five dollars for any organization or group of organizations, which makes the President of same a delegate to conferences and council meetings, and two dollars additional for every 100 members, allowing one delegate for 100 members. The personnel of the Council are all women who have, for years, been active in public welfare work. Mrs. A. E. Carter, the president has served the Oakland Civic League as president and is prominent in other organizations. Mrs. Hester Griffith, vice president, has for many years taken an active part in W. C. T. U. and other social welfare work in the South. Mrs. M. E. Jenkins of Los Angeles, acting recording secretary for the southern section of the executive committee is well known in W. C. T. U. and Social Settlement work in that city. Mrs. A. J. Lawton, the treasurer, served the Southern District C. F. W. C. for two years as president, followed by a year's service as General OUR ARMY IN 1919 With military critics already forecasting a fifth year of the war—it is now half way through its fourth year—it is of more than passing interest to take stock of our own military establishment, as a means of making some estimate of what the future may yet demand of us. For some reason there is a bit of pessimism with reference to the 1918 campaign. At bottom, this is doubtless because of the fact that Russia is definitely out of the war and the question is seriously raised as to whether the United States can get into it in real force this year. If we do, it will be nothing less than a miracle Glenn ... 1,794,092 Humboldt ... 5,729,882 Imperial ... 6,245,487 Inyo ... 341,043 Kern ... 1,015,301 Kings ... 4,165,314 Lake ... 54,218 Lassen ... 140,000 Los Angeles ... 112,554 Madera ... 394,712 Marin ... 2,458,548 Mendocino ... 465,420 Merced ... 4,239,748 Modoc ... 231,943 Mono ... 10,000 Monterey ... 792,605 Napa ... 545,454 Nevada ... 149,683 Orange ... 75,000 Placer ... 126,056 Plumas ... 248,195 Riverside ... 149,517 Sacramento ... 1,398,385 San Benito ... 294,004 San Bernardino ... 67,000 San Diego ... 394,888 San Joaquin ... 1,576,357 San Lula Obispo ... 2,733,303 San Mateo ... 199,121 Santa Barbara ... 930,350 Santa Clara ... 319,240 Santa Cruz ... 289,571 Shasta ... 97,000 Sierra ... 206,766 Sliskyou ... 945,968 Solano ... 982,411 Sonoma ... 3,391,401 Stanislaus ... 8,935,964 Sutter ... 1,085,662 Tehama ... 468,170 Tulare ... 4,986,695 Ventura ... 12,903 Yolo ... 1,014,706 Yuba ... 211,159 68,373,021 Lima bean grazing the $12.2 million war department problematical but extra care department increases cetns per hundred last month wnla's warmest D On New Year's were overcome Pasadena Tourn women attending game were atti gowns. A bill is soon passed by the senate by Sections Formula covering project. One m vides for immediate $2,000,000 to meet ing the Imperi HAVE YOU JOINED THE ARMY? Thousands of our boys already are fighting the Huns in France. Other thousands—yes hundreds of thousands—are training in great contents to go abroad as soon as the ships can be provided to carry them. And a million more are building these ships or making rifles and cannon, cartridges and shells. All are serving in a way in the army of freedom. But have you joined—you who have to remain at home, you bread winners, you women, you children? There is a place for you in the great army of thrift that must back up the men in the trenches. You too can serve, you can serve by saving, by doing without For some reason there is a bit of pessimism with reference to the 1918 campaign. At bottom, this is doubtless because of the fact that Russia is definitely out of the war and the question is seriously raised as to whether the United States can get into it in real force this year. If we do, it will be nothing less than a miracle for an army of such proportions to be raised, drilled, equipped and transported across an ocean within such a limited time. And knowing this, Germany, by all the signs, is preparing for an attack on the western front that may greatly lengthen the war. It is not conceivable to think of German victory ultimately, but should her released divisions and armament from the Russian front be added to the immense forces already in France and Belgium, it causes the gravest heart to beat faster as one thinks of the possible results of that great movement against the allies. Should it be successful or even partially successful, 1918 will not see the end of the war. And if not, 1919 will doubtless see 2,500,000 American soldiers under arms and following the flag, without calling any additional men than those already utilized or available. There are already 1,200,000 men with the colors, including in this total the enlarged regular army, the national guard that has been taken over in the army, and the new national army provided for by the draft. In addition there are 370,000 men certified for service who have not yet been summoned to the camp, while General Crowder estimates there will be an additional 1,000,000 men in class I, as the classification is now made up. This makes ANAHEIM GAZETTE OIL FIELD NOTES By ELLWOOD J. MUNGER The fourth week of January opens with the activity among the oil operators very strong. The Brea-Whittier-Fullerton field is fairly teeming with busy operators staking out locations, building rigs, drilling wells and putting the new producers on the beam. The field now has 12 new rigs up and 88 wells are drilling. The number of producing wells now in the field has passed the 700 mark, and the daily production of the field is now better than 55,000 bbls. During the past year the local field produced 18 million bbls of liquid wealth. Speaking of the success the operators have in the northern field as compared with the northern field with respect to the number of wells abandoned figures will show that in the Coalinga district 30 wells were abandoned, and in the Midway-Sunset 19 wells were abandoned. The local field was compelled to abandon only 10 wells. We are now holding second place on the production list. The Midway Sunset field leads with 36 million bbls. The local field is making half the amount. The leading field was compelled to complete 282 wells in order to hold the position, while only 56 wells were completed here and the production measured better than 18 million bbls. The Amalgamated company enlivened things in the Brea field by bringing in a 750 bbl well on the Hualde property early in the week. Hualde No. 9 is the well and was completed at a depth of 2743 feet. It was considered that the day of the big well had passed in this field, but the company's latest find upset the dope somewhat. Hualde No. 5 rigged up a week ago mented at 2125. Drilling is going ahead nicely on Nos. 11 and 12. Standard Oil success continues on the Temple lease property adjoining the Baldwin tract. At Temple No. 3 a big well doing 1400 bbls of 25 gravity oil has been brought in. The well is the largest producer brought in on this lease and gives promise of holding up in good shape. The Standard has six wells drilling on the Murphy property.. At No. 42 1240 feet of hole was made with the rotary in a week's drilling. At No. 43 a few days work netted over 500 feet of hole. At No. 41 a new location recently made rig building is well under way and a grade has been completed for No. 43. No. 31 is being redrilled the depth now being 4230. No. 25 is drilling at 3746. No. 34 is down 3712 feet. No. 39 is drilling at 3282. Nos. 35, and 38 are standing cemented. No. 37 is being tested for water at 3260. Interest in the operations of the Tri-State near La Habra whose well is now drilling at the great depth of 5440. At this depth an appreciable gas pressure is present in the brown shale and the owners have enough encouragement in the well to keep on drilling. The West Coast Oil company under the management of Pat Malley is making a very good showing in the old Olinda field. The company has three wells drilling. No. 63 is down 2465 feet. No. 68 is drilling at 2250. No. 74 the last well started is making hole at 2025. The West Coast are about to complete the installation work of the largest number of gas engines for pumping wells ever placed in this field at one time. The original order called for 25 engines. The company now has its extensive property all lighted by electricity thus cut-off. A L purpure oil store ran ranchy; the m information The 2800 unit courage However not as made The No. 7 No. 79 feet and U Annie vice s "A W Sun for al Y. ``` Registrations are already coming in for the Tractor short course to be held at Riverside, Feb. 11-15. Representatives of Collector Carter are giving information as to the income tax in various Southern counties. Arlington poultrymen have reelected J. M. Davison, Riverside county's member of the Poultry Producers' board. Because of the profitableness of cotton and other crops and dairying the Imperial valley may possibly plant less of melon acreage the coming season. Imperial valley will have an output this year of about 35 carloads of grapefruit. The Southern Pacific buys Imperial valley fruit for its dinners. Redlands orange growers announce they will do but little shipping until February. It is feared the district will not ship more than 250 cars of navels. It is estimated that the total output of English walnuts from Southern California will be about 11,000 tons. This is the largest output ever, and the price is the highest. The slump in prices of ostrich leathers has lessened demand so that ostrich farms are now on the bargain counter. A bird that a few years ago could have commanded $300 is today going at $10. One of the two original navel orange trees at Riverside is reported as dying and experts are endeavoring to save it. The state now receives in excess of $50,000,000 annually from the orchards which have come from this tree and its mate. Lima bean growers are still maintaining the $12.12 price. How much the war department will award is still problematical, but the double sacking and extra card demanded by the department increases the cost about 50 cents per hundred pounds. Last month was Southern California's warmest December in 27 years. On New Year's day three persons were overcome with the heat at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, and women attending the great football game were attired in filmy summer gowns. A bill is soon to be introduced into the senate by Senator Johnson of California covering the Colorado river project. One measure of the bill provides for immediate appropriation of $2,000,000 to meet the cost of connecting the Imperial irrigation system production measured better than 18 million bbls. The Amalgamated company enlivened things in the Brea field by bringing in a 750 bbl well on the Hualde property early in the week. Hualde No. 9 is the well and was completed at a depth of 2743 feet. It was considered that the day of the big well had passed in this field, but the company's latest find upset the dope somewhat. Hualde No. 5 rigged up a week ago now has 340 feet of hole. No. 2 is selftracking pipe at 3244. On the Anaheim lease adjoining property No. 12 has a completed rig and will start drilling soon. Continuity to the policy pursued by the Amalgamated Oil company in the drilling of new and test wells in new property by the standard tools only, the company has changed its Durfee well to the rotary. On account of having sand and caving formation encountered at a depth of 300 feet little headway could be made with the cable tools and consequently the rotary was put in and good progress is being made. Much interest is being aroused at the Amalgamated's well on the Huntington tract. At a depth of 2700 feet substantial oil colorings have been noticed and the latest report from the well is to the effect that everything is looking very favorable. The success of the Amalgamated Oil Co. will open up a great field just outside the limits of the city of Los Angeles. Drilling by the Brea Canyon Oil Co. near Brea is meeting with excellent success. The company is drilling two wells and the holes are going down rapidly in very good condition. No. 14 now has 3438 feet of hole and No. 29 has passed 50 feet. Both wells are looking good and as they are located in the center of a proven field the results are beyond a gamble. Drilling by the Columbia Oil Co. in the Olinda field has taken on a more successful appearance during the past week. The company has had a good deal of trouble with No. 28 and 29. Caving and pipe trouble has caused considerable delay. No. 28 is now drilling new hole at 2900, and No. 29 is going ahead nicely at 3199 feet. What is considered to be the toughest piece of luck that has ever come to a company in the history of the oil industry showing in the old Olinda field. The company has three wells drilling. No. 63 is down 2465 feet. No. 68 is drilling at 2250. No. 74 last well started making hole at 2025. The West Coast are about to complete the installation work of the largest number of gas engines for pumping wells ever placed in this field at one time. The original order called for 25 engines. The company now has its extensive property all lighted by electricity thus cutting the fire danger to a minimum. The property of the company is kept up in fine shape, and the visitor is immediately impressed with the tidy and orderly appearance of the grounds, plants, shops and equipment; of the lease. The Union Oil company will return to its original holdings in the Brea field and renew development work there in a few weeks. On the Stearns least east of Brea two new wells have been located in the Brea Canyon district and work will start in the immediate future. The Stearns lease is one of the oldest oil bearing properties in the local field and has paid its owners handsomely since development was first started there ten years ago. This property is noted for its high gravity oil and wells have been brought in whose initial production was as great at 300 bbls.a day. The Union Oil company's Bixby well is now better than 3300 feet deep. At this depth some gas is present and enough oil colors are present to be noticeable. The hole is in good condition and drilling will continue. The remarkable long stratum of conglomerate struck in the Chapman well that is being drilled by the Union at Placentia continues. The formation was noticed at 227 feet and has continued almost unbroken to the present depth of 1750. The cont of drilling will run very high on the well on account of the excessively hard formation. Opinion is divided as to the success of the well. With the development work narrowed down to one well the Union is about ready to quit drilling on this once famous property. Two years ago this lease opened up with some of the biggest wells in the district, many of them being around 3000 bbls: A few locations are left, but the size of the last few wells brought in does not warrant further drilling. How- On New Year's day three persons were overcome with the heat at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, and women attending the great football game were attired in filmy summer gowns. A bill is soon to be introduced into the senate by Senator Johnson of California covering the Colorado river project. One measure of the bill provides for immediate appropriation of $2,000,000 to meet the cost of connecting the Imperial irrigation system with the Laguna dam. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES Evangelists Abberley and Honn are continuing the special services at the Christian church, corner Center and Helena streets all this week. The campaign has met with great success and fifty two persons have thus far united with the church as the result of the effort. The meetings close next Sunday night. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock Evangelist Abberley delivers his great Ghantauqua lecture entitled "A Trip Through the British Isles," illustrated by magnificent stereoptico views, the story of personal travel in the old country. Admission will be by silver offering from those who attend. The evangelist's sermon topics for the remainder of the meetings are as follows: Thursday night, "Heaven, and Shall We Know Our Friends There?" Friday, Young People's night, "Choice and Destiny." Saturday—Illustrated lecture, Sunday, "Why Not a Christian?" Evangelist Honn sings solos at all services and leads a big chorus. E. O. Essig has been appointed farm adviser of Ventura county. Drilling by the Columbia Oil Co. in the Olinda field has taken on a more successful appearance during the past week. The company has had a good deal of trouble with No. 28 and 29. Caving and pipe trouble has caused considerable delay. No. 28 is now drilling new hole at 2900, and No. 29 is going ahead nicely at 3199 feet. What is considered to be the toughest piece of luck that has ever come to a company in the history of the oil game in the Brea field has befallen the Fullerton Oil Co. Formation and pipe troubles, have badly hampered progress on the wells of this company. Continued efforts to go ahead with these two wells. No. 10 and 11, has resulted in five strings of tools being lost in the wells. However the company will go right ahead on top of all this discouragement to get oil wells just the same. The Fullerton Oil Co. has been working on one of the wells for the past six years and does not intend to quit now. The Standard Oil company the leading developing concern in the Whittler Fullerton field continues to spring one big surprise after another at Montebello. The last startler is Baldwin No. 6. While drilling at a depth of 3900 feet the well took a sudden notion to complete itself and blew out. For the first 12 hours the well produced probably three million feet of dry gas, and then all of a sudden commenced flowing oil thru the 8 inch casing at the rate of 2000 bbls, a day. Baldwin No. 4 is being tested for water at 2665. No. 5 is being recemmented at 1770. No. 8 is also standing cemented at 1990. No. 9 is being tested for water at 2135. No. 10 stands cemented at 1990. No. 10 stands ce- With the development work narrowed down to one well the Union is about ready to quit drilling on this once famous property. Two years ago this lease opened up with some of the biggest wells in the district, many of them being around 3000 bbls: A few locations are left, but the size of the last few wells brought in does not warrant further drilling. However a nice production has been secured on this property and the returns are large considering the money expended for development work." Hole 15 is in the oil sand drilling at 3500 and will be completed in a short time. The Union is hastening the development work at Motnebello and Valley View as fast as possible. At Montebello a new 2500 bbl well was completed a few days ago. No. 5 is the well and the completion depth is 2500. The well is flowing easily and making a production of clean, high gravity oil. La Merced No. 2 is drilling at 2222. No. 3 is 2275 feet deep with the 6¼ casing gain in the hole. At No. 4 a test of water is being made at 2200. No. 6 is 2200 feet deep and the cement is being drilled out preparatory to continue drilling. Three new wells have been located and this signifies that the Union will go right ahead in the new field and endeavor to get its share of the production at Montebello. At Valley View the Union is drilling a test well and is down 1300 feet. The drilling is going fast with the rotary. Many who have seen this property feel that the Union's chances for getting a well are strong. On the Naranjal property east of Drilling is going 11 and 12. Success continues on property adjoining at Temple No. 3 a bbls. of 25 gravity at in. The well is brought in on promise of holding six wells drilling property. At No. 42 gas made with the drilling. At No. 43 tatted over 500 feet a new location redding is well under has been completed is being redrilled 4230. No. 25 is 34 is down 3712 drilling at 3282. Nos. ing cemented. No. for water at 3260. Area field is center of the Tri-State well is now drill-depth of 5440. At reliable gas pressure down shale and the high encouragement on drilling. Oil company under Pat Malley is making showing in the old company has three 63 is down 2465 drilling at 2250. No. started is making the West Coast are the installation number of gas enwells ever placed the time. The origi-25 engines. The its extensive propellant electricity thus cut. Brea the Union is showing a great deal of activity recently. No. 11 and 12, new wells just located are being made ready for drilling. At No. 11 the rig is up and at No. 12 the setting of the boilers is underway. Nar. 6 is drilling at 3300 and in the oil sand. No. 7 is in the blue shale at 3050. At No. 9 a rig is being built and No. 10 is rotating in the conglomerate at 1000 feet. A Los Angeles morning paper that purports to be up on the last thing in oil stated that the Santa Fe Oil Co. had got a big well on the Santous ranch. The writer got in touch with the management in the field and was informed that such was not the case. The depth of the wild cat well is now 2800 feet and the showings are encouraging to go on with the well. However the condition of the well is not as rosy as the Los Angeles paper made it out. The Santa Fe drilling at Olinda have No. 78 at 2687 feet in the oil sand. No. 79 is standing temporarily at 1500 feet. No. 80 is drilling in the shale at 3140. No. 82 stands cemented at 954. At No. 83 a new rig is completed and drilling will start in a few days. No. 84 a new well has been located and the foundation for the rig is being put in. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Malcolm C. Martin, Pastor Services next Sunday conducted by Rev. C. B. Hatch of Los Angeles. Morning sermon at 11 o'clock, subject: "Sabbath—Sunday, Its Identity and Uses." Anniversary Christian Edneavor service at 7:30 p.m. Subject of sermon: "A Wonderful Mustard Tree." Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., classes for all ages. Good teachers. Y. P. S. C. E., Senior and Intermediate at 6:30 p.m. Seats free Every- CLASSIFIED FOR SALE—Fine shelving, counters, tables, stools and fixtures, suitable for any mercantile business, less than half price. Apply 221 East Broadway. WANTED—A man for an orange ranch. Twombly ranch, Fullerton, Cal., Phone 158-J 3. WANTED—We pay the highest price for used furniture and household utilities. Phone us and we will call Xchange New and Second Hand Store... 11 East Center St., Anaheim. Phone 568. FOR SALE OR RENT—Lands in the City of Stanton with water; five acres up, for sale on easy terms, or rent on shares. Apply to P. A. Stanton, Seal Beach, or C. A. Pollard Brookshurst. FOR SALE—"Sweet" and "Sour" Root Valencia orange trees; choice high buds, one and a half years old; very thrifty trees. Sweet stock raised from seeds of largest orange trees in Callf. E.W.Pyne,4 ml.N.E.of Olive.Phone Placentia23-J 3. FOR SALE 1 12-in. walking plow, with extra share. 1 16-in.sulky plow,with extra share Will be sold separately if desired. J.B.NEFF, 2 miles Southwest of Anahelm. FOR SALE—Dry orange wood.Otto Hilbers,2 miles west on County road. in advance just what rates should be established in the different cities.The rates existing in certain of the cities have been inquired into by the state railroad commission and satisfactory Rev. Malcolm C. Martin, Pastor Services next Sunday conducted by Rev. C. B. Hatch of Los Angeles. Morning sermon at 11 o'clock, subject: "Sabbath—Sunday, Its Identity and Uses." Anniversary Christian Edneavor service at 7:30 p.m. Subject of sermon: "A Wonderful Mustard Tree." Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., classes for all ages. Good teachers. Y. P. S. C. E., Senior and Intermediate at 6:30 p.m. Seats free. Everybody welcome. SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS CO. During the year past many of the largest public utility companies in the state of California have applied to the state railroad commission for an adjustment of their rates. In most instances the necessity for a re-adjustment of rates was due to increased cost of labor and materials, resulting from wartime conditions. The Southern Counties Gas Company is one of the last of the larger utility companies in the state railroad commission for a revision of its rates. The position of the Gas company is stated by LeRoy M. Edwards, of the firm of Hunsaker, Britt & LeRoy M. Edwards, attorneys for the company as follows: "The Southern Counties Gas company is a consolidation of several independent gas companies formerly supplying some forty odd cities in Southern California. On several occasions complaints have been made by one city that it was being discriminated against in favor of other cities enjoying a different gas rate, and the Gas company has been considering for some time placing before the state railroad commission the question of rates so as to eliminate any apparent discrimination as between the rates charged in various towns. "The introduction of natural gas was a great experiment, and it was impossible for the company to determine in advance just what rates should be established in the different cities. The rates existing in certain of the cities have been inquired into by the state railroad commission and satisfactory rates have been established. In other cities, however, the rates which have been in effect have been found to be inadequate and in some parts of its system the Gas company is earning less than four per cent upon its investment without any allowance for depreciation. "Because of the foregoing conditions the Gas company now deems it desirable to submit the entire matter to the state railroad commission in order that the rates may be adjusted so as to be fair as between all of the cities, and of such character as will enable the Gas company to enjoy a reasonable rate of return such as is allowed to other utilities in the state of California." NEW CITIZENS Monday morning Judge West granted citizenship to a Russian, an Italian and a Belgian, and with these three men six others by reason of relationship also became citizens. Louis Berman of Seal Beach, aged 35, born in Russia; John Boer of Santa Ana R. D. 6, aged 39, born in Italy, and Joe Albert Callens of Irvine, aged 29, native of Belgium, were admitted to citizenship. Berman has a wife and one child and Boer has a wife and three children, and the citizenship of wife and children goes with the husband. Callens is unmarried. The petition of Joigen N. Johnson for citizenship, which has been hanging fire for a year, was dismissed." JOB PRINTING The Gazette Office is equipped with an up-to-date JOB Department. Our work is first-class and our prices right. Let us give you figures on your work. We guarantee a good job at the lowest price possible.