anaheim-gazette 1918-08-01

DRAFTING LABOR FOR ESSENTIAL WAR WORK UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE WILL SUPPLY THE WANTS OF ALL INDUSTRIES EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IS THE AIM OF THE GOVERNMENT On August 1, the supplying of war industries with common labor will be centralized in the U. S. Employment Service of the department of labor, and all independent recruiting of common labor by manufacturers having a payroll of more than 100 men will be diverted to the U. S. employment service. This is in accordance with the decision of the war labor policies board and approved by the president on June 17. (The war policies board is composed of representatives of the war, navy and agricultural departments, the shipping board and the emergency fleet corporation, the war industries board, the food, fuel and railroad administrations. Its chairman is Felix Frankfurter, assistant to the secretary of labor.) The above action was found necessary to overcome a perilous shortage of unskilled labor in war industries. This shortage was aggravated by an almost universal practice of labor stealing and poaching. While the restrictions against the private employment of labor apply, these state quotas will in turn be distributed among localities. Within each locality, employers in non-war work, including those who are only partially in war work, will be asked to distribute the local quotas from time to time amongst themselves. Quotas by localities and individuals are to be accepted as readily as they are for Liberty loan and Red Cross campaigns. This plan of labor quotas is a protection for all communities. The object is to keep any community from being drained of labor, and to use local supply, as far as possible, for local demand. The situation, however is such that in certain cases some men may have to be transported over long distances. You will note from the above outline that this is probably the most drastic action that the government has taken since putting the National army draft into effect. The absolute necessity for this program can be seen when it is realized that in Pittsburg, for instance, there are advertisements calling for men to go to Detroit; while in Detroit street cars there are posters asking men to go to Pittsburg. This same condition is apparent all over the United States and in the consequent shifting of labor a great part of our war effort is dissipated. Because it is only through the press of the nation that this matter can be fully presented to the people, we are asking that you lay this matter fully and frankly before your readers—showing them that this action is taken as a war measure in order to protect not only employers and the employed, but communities as well. HEAVY INCREASE IN TUNGSTEN PRODUCTION More Than Three Million Dollars ALLEGED ARRESTED PLACEMENT SILK MERCHANT CHARGE BEING AGENT OF AN ERN RING OF SWIFT DEALERS IN LADDER GOODS GO BANKRUN SECURING LARGE DETAILS of an alleged silk swindle in which chants in various parts try were said to have led of more than $100,000 few months were revealed by federal officers where Tom Simon at Placem Simcn, declared to be "dummy" placed in Southonia by the leaders of the taken to the county jail lesby Deputy United State William Cavanaugh and moval to New York city of having used the mail Seven Syrians who opened York under a firm name arrest in the eastern city rectors of the alleged conspiracy. A score or more indictments said to have been retried federal grand jury at No weeks of investigation by officials throughout the local ends of the case by Postal Inspector F. K. It is charged that by The above action was found necessary to overcome a perilous shortage of unskilled labor in war industries. This shortage was aggravated by an almost universal practice of labor stealing and poaching. While the restrictions against the private employment of labor apply only to common labor at the present time, these restrictions will, as soon as possible, be extended to include skilled labor. In the meantime, recruiting of skilled labor for war production will be subject to federal regulations now being prepared. This drastic change in the nation's labor program has been found necessary in order to protect the employer and the employed, to conserve the labor supply of the communities and to cut down unnecessary and expensive labor turn over (which, in some cases, is as high as 100 per cent a week) and to increase the production of essentials. While non essential industries will be drawn upon to supply the necessary labor for war work, the withdrawal will be conducted on an equitable basis in order to protect the individual employer as much as possible. Under the operating methods adopted, the country has been divided into 13 federal districts, each district in charge of a superintendent of the U.S. Employment service. The states within each district are in turn in charge of a state director, who has full control of the service within his state. In each community there is being formed a local community labor board consisting of a representative of the U.S. employment service, a representative of employers and a representative of the employed. This board will have jurisdiction over recruiting and distributing labor in its locality. A survey of the labor requirements is being made, and in order that each community may be fully protected, rulings have been issued that no labor shall be transported out of any community by the U.S. employment service without the approval of the state director; nor shall any labor be removed by the service from one state to another without the approval of the U.S. employment service at Washington. Every effort will be made to discourage any movements from community. HEAVY INCREASE IN TUNGSTEN PRODUCTION More Than Three Million Dollars Yielded by California in 1917 The increase in the production of tungsten in California has been phenomenal. Nn 1914 the tungsten produced was valued at $180,575. In 1915 962 tons were produced, valued at $1,005,467. In 1916 this was increased to 2270 tons, with a value of $4,571,521. The 1917 production was 2458 tons, valued at $3,068,331. Previous to 1915 a single company produced almost all of California's tungsten. Because of the high prices prevailing in the latter part of 1915 and in 1916, prospecting was greatly stimulated and the tungsten bearing areas in the Southern part of the state in Kern and San Bernardino counties were considerably extended. Deposits were also found and opened up in Inyo county. The increase in home production has entirely supplied the increased demand, for the imports have remained quite steadily around one third of the entire consumption. The above recent production in California is more noticeable in view of the fact that before 1900 the total production in the United States was insignificant, and for the ten years previous to 1915 the average yearly value of the production in the United States was approximately $520,000. In 1914 990 tons of concentrates, carrying 60 per cent of tungsten trioxide, valued at $434,000 were mined and sold in the United States. In this year the Atolia field in the Mojave desert in California was the largest producer for the first time. In 1917 the total production in the United States was 4800 short tons of concentrates, valued at $5,760,000. The value of tungsten ore is generally based upon the content of tungsten trioxide, and quotations are made per unit. In the early part of 1914 prices were low, being $6.50 per unit. Such a price offered slight inducement to the miner or prospector, and as a consequence, the production was lower even than in previous years. To ward the end of the year, due to the war, the price raised to $9 per unit, and the demand for fux ore was great. Seven Syrians who open York under a firm name arrest in the eastern city directors of the alleged conspiracy. A score or more indicted said to have been retired federal grand jury at No weeks of investigation by officials throughout the local ends of the case by Postal Inspector F. B. It is charged that by "dummy" merchants plied parts of the United States by preparing imposing financial reports for them. The New York leaders have obtained large sums from wholesale merchants. The supplies of mercury costly articles of work apparel, were quickly dug was charged, under order York directors. It was stated that stances when the whitemempted to collect larger on the stock they found had vanished to a foot with the goods. In other cases the said to have instituted proceedings after part had been disposed of as "financial reverses" pared. Still other stocks were have been shipped to chief at New York for various ways. Simon came to South several months ago, off opened his store at Plain conducted his store units of an importing company. By means of the allele financial statements Si to have stocked his stock silks obtained from local firms. Part of the supposed before the arrival it was stated. FORMER ANAHEIMER PRAISE T Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chip Captain in A Charles and Alice Millidents of Anaheim, but Jamestown, Calif., wroteotte under date of July. We are inclosing P.C.scription to Gazette. A survey of the labor requirements is being made, and in order that each community may be fully protected, rulings have been issued that no labor shall be transported out of any community by the U. S. employment service without the approval of the state director; nor shall any labor be removed by the service from one state to another without the approval of the U. S. employment service at Washington. Every effort will be made to discourage any movements from community or state to state by any other service. This labor program has the approval of all producing departments of the government, through the war policies board. It must be understood that farm labor will be protected, for the industrial program distinctly includes special efforts to keep the farmer supplied with labor. The requirement that unskilled labor must be recruited through the sole agency of the U. S. employment service does not at present apply in the following five cases: 1. Labor which is not directly or indirectly solicited. 2. Labor for the railroads. 3. Farm labor, to be recruited in accordance with existing arrangements with department of agriculture. 4. Labor for non war work. 5. Labor for establishments whose maximum force does not exceed one hundred. When the survey of labor requirements has been made and aggregated demand for unskilled labor in war work is found, each state will be assigned a quota, representing the common labor to be drawn from among men engaged in non-essential industries in that state. The value of tungsten ore is generally based upon the content of tungsten trioxide, and quotations are made per unit. In the early part of 1914 prices were low, being $6.50 per unit. Such a price offered slight inducement to the miner or prospector, and as a consequence, the production was lower even than in previous years. To ward the end of the year, due to the war, the price raised to $9 per unit, and the demand for tungite was greatly increased. In 1916 the price rose to $36 per unit. The quotation at San Francisco on June 18, 1918, was $24 per unit f.o.b., California. Tungsten is used in the greatest amounts as an alloy with steel. It produces a hard, tough variety, which is capable of holding its temper up to nearly a red heat. It is used either alone or with molybdeum or chromium, in such steels. The product is made into armour plates, projectiles, steel tools, etc. It is used in the manufacture of filaments for electric light bulbs. Although millions of bulbs are made every year, the amount of tungsten used in this way is very small, owing to the fineness of the filaments. It is used in place of platinum for crucibles and electric furnaces, and for chemical apparatus, on account of its great resistance to acids. Minor uses are for spark plugs, phonograph needles, etc. The Atolla and Randsburg districts in Kern and San Bernardino counties are the largest producers in California, if not in the United States. Here scheelite occurs in part in veins associated with gold bearing quartz. Much sheelite is now being produced at Bishop in Inyo county, by concentration of disseminated ores. This district is rapidly becoming important. FORMER ANAHEIMER PRAISE TITLE Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chad Captain In A Charles and Alice Millidents of Anaheim, but Jamestown, Calif., wrote a letter under date of July. We are enclosing P.C. description to Gazette. Zette with me to the Rework every week. My friend ed it in it, they try the re much valuable informa lady asks to take it he she enjoys reading it. We are enjoying good think often of the dear aheim, we watch with us news from what were friends, now grown to gone to take their parish war. Our boy is star Worden, Washington. In the Coast Artillery it cited us for four days return from Fort Sill, Ohio he was attending them for ten weeks. We lines will find yours in good health. Best all and remember us to The Olive and Westion district which work on the east side Ana river has given supervisors formal next year it will require which amount will be interest upon bonds. There are others in Fresno, Madera and tles. ALLEGED DUMMY ARRESTED AT PLACENTIA SILK MERCHANT CHARGED WITH BEING AGENT OF AN EASTERN RING OF SWINDLERS DEALERS IN LADIES' DRESS GOODS GO BANKRUPT AFTER SECURING LARGE STOCKS Details of an alleged international silk swindle in which wholesale merchants in various parts of the country were said to have been defrauded of more than $100,000 in the past few months were revealed Saturday by federal officers when they arrested Tom Simon at Placentia. Simcn, declared to have been a "dummy" placed in Southern California by the leaders of the ring, was taken to the county jail at Los Angeles by Deputy United States Marshal William Cavanaugh and held for removal to New York city on a charge of having used the malls to defraud. Seven Syrians who operated in New York under a firm name were under arrest in the eastern city as tech directors of the alleged international conspiracy. A score or more indictments were said to have been returned by the federal grand jury at New York after weeks of investigation by government officials throughout the country. The local ends of the case were handled by Postal Inspector F. E. Jarvis. It is charged that by the use of CANYON RATTLESNAKE BREAKS UP CAMP Miss Marlon Hutton Rushed to Sanitarium Suffering From Snake Bite A rattlesnake bite sustained by Miss Marian Hutton and a 50 mile an hour auto trip to a doctor for relief, served as an unpleasant ending to a camping trip of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hutton and their two daughters, Misses Marlon and Hattle, in Carbon canyon Sunday. The two girls had gone on a hike and were but a short distance from camp, when Miss Marlon felt something strike her on the leg just above the shoe. She called to her sister, who saw the reptile disapearing in the grass. As this is the blind season for snakes, the reptile had struck without the usual warning but sang for several moments after it had bitten the young lady. Miss Hattle held the limb tightly until her father could get to the scene when the limb was tightly bandaged and a fast trip made to Anaheim, where Dr. Johnston cut the wound and injected serum. The physician said that the snake must have been a very large one judging from the distance apart of the teeth marks. The limb swelled to abnormal size and turned black, but no serious results are anticipated, although the victim suffers considerable pain. The Hutton family had been in the canyon for more than a week and expected to stay another week. They had seen nothing larger than a garter snake which Miss Marlan had killed. EXCESS PROFITS TAX The plan of graduated excess profits tax of from 30 to 80 per cent on net ways have been. But they do not represent the bulk of patriotic American womanhood. NEW NATIONAL GUARD FOR SANTA ANA Membership of 250 Armed Men are Expected Official permission for organization of a company of the National Guard in Santa Ana has been received by Capt. A. E. Koepsel of the home guard from Adjutant General J. J. Boree at Sacramento. The new unit is to be formed with the present home guard company as a neccleus, as decided upon unanimously by Home Guards members a few weeks ago. Boree's permission makes it possible for more men to receive military training here and still follow their usual occupations, and will serve to give the men in the draft preliminary training before they are called. The home guard company has 50 members while the national guard company can have up to 250 members. More than 130 have already signed up for service with the new organization, pending physical examinations, which will be given them during the next few days. Uniforms, rifles, and all necessary equipment will be furnished the national guardsmen, and they will take the federal oath, permitting their use by the national government in case of emergency. Draft men may enlist in this company, and through the training received here will be far in advance of most of their fellows when they reach training camp. Any man physically qualified between the ages of 18 and 44 may join the new company. Enlistment in the National Guard does not exempt a man from the draft, neither does it prohibit or interfere with his enlistment in the army or Seven Syrians who operated in New York under a firm name were under arrest in the eastern city as teh directors of the alleged international conspiracy. A score or more indictments were said to have been returned by the federal grand jury at New York after weeks of investigation by government officials throughout the country. The local ends of the case were handled by Postal Inspector F. E. Jarvis. It is charged that by the use of "dummy" merchants placed in various parts of the United States and by preparing imposing but fraudulent financial reports for these "dummies" the New York leaders were declared to have obtained large stocks of silks from wholesale merchants. The supplies of merchandise, mostly costly articles of women's wearing apparel, were quickly disposed of, it was charged, under orders of the New York directors. It was stated that in some instances when the wholesalers attempted to collect large amounts due on the stock they found the "dummy" had vanished to a foreign country with the goods. In other cases the "dummy" was said to have instituted bankruptcy proceedings after part of the stock had been disposed of and statements of "financial reverses" carefully prepared. Still other stocks were declared to have been shipped to the plotters-in-chief at New York for disposition in various ways. Simon came to Southern California several months ago, officers said, and opened his store at Placentia. He conducted his store under the name of an importing company. By means of the alleged fraudulent financial statements Simon was said to have stocked his store with costly silks obtained from local and eastern firms. Part of the stock was disposed of before the arrest was made, it was stated. FORMER ANAHEIMERS PRAISE THE GAZETTE Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller Now Captain in Army Charles and Alice Miller, former residents of Anaheim, but now living at Jamestown, Calif., write to the Gatette under date of July 22, as follows: We are inclosing P. O. order for subscription to Gazette. I take the Ga- EXCESS PROFITS TAX The plan of graduated excess profits tax of from 30 to 80 per cent on net income beyond exemptions and exemption of $2000, plus 10 per cent of the amount of invested capital, as tentatively decided, was practically adopted by the House Ways and Means committee. Taxation of luxuries, estimated by the treasury as capable of raising $2,000,000,000, will be under consideration next. Complaints of inequalities are expected to be remedied by the committee's action in repealing a section of the present revenue law. The effect will be that excess profit taxes under the pending bill will not apply to individuals and partnerships. Individuals and partnerships will be reached through the normal and surtax provisions of the income tax law. The committee decided to retain substantially the same text of "capital invested" and other definitions as are in the present law. While not definitely deciding the matter, a majority of the committee was favorable to a provision that in no case should the excess profits tax exceed 60 per cent of the net income nor be less than 10 per cent of the net income in the case of corporations with a capital exceeding $200,000. Several members of the committee were disposed to favor a flat tax of 80 per cent, but the committee rejected the proposal as discouraging to initiative. The committee disregarded pre war comparisons for taxation. There is still a discrepancy of almost $2,000,000,000 between the revenue estimated to be yielded by the excess profits and income taxes as proposed, and the $6,000,000,000 sought from these sources under the $8,000,000,000 revenue program. STANDARDIZED DRESS IS NOT WANTED If the attitude of the women attending the recent convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs is typical of that of all the women the country over, there is little chance of serious results are anticipated, though the victim suffers considerable pain. The Hutton family had been in the canyon for more than a week and expected to stay another week. They had seen nothing larger than a garter snake which Miss Marian had killed. ORANGE THIEVES J.N. Nenno reports orange thieves visited his ranch Friday night of last week and took about $100 worth of fruit from the trees. Between 10 and 11 o'clock Mr. Nenno was awakened by what he supposes was the starting of the motor truck used by the thieves. He could see a machine from his bedroom window. Of course he did not think it was hauling fruit from his orchard at that time, but the tracks left indicate that the truck he saw leaving was the one that had his oranges. INCREASED DUTIES OF COUNCIL OF DEFENSE All War Activities to be Under Direction of County Council Under a plan that is to be put into effect by the state council of defense, a reorganization of methods of conducting war drives and looking after war activities of all kinds is to take place in every county of the state. Every war drive and every war activity in each county is to be placed directly under the jurisdiction of the county council of defense. The plan as outlined by C. C. Moore of San Francisco, director of the state council of defense, calls for a re-organization of each county council of defense. Hitherto, some of the war activities have been looked after in a kind of volunteer fashion. It was no organized body's duty to see that the work was done systematically or that war effort was enlistment in the National Guard does not exempt a man from the draft, neither does it prohibit or interfere with his enlistment in the army or navy. Any person of military age who desires to enlist may obtain further information from Captain Koepsel in the district attorney's office at the court house. In all probability Colonel Fay will be in Santa Ana the 6th or 7th of August to muster the new company into the federal service. RELIEF FOR YEAR COST OF LESS THAN FOOD SYSTEM OF O FORMER ANAHEIMERS PRAISE THE GAZETTE Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller Now Captain in Army Charles and Alice Miller, former residents of Anaheim, but now living at Jamestown, Calif., write to the Gazette under date of July 22, as follows: We are inclosing P. O. order for subscription to Gazette. I take the Gazette with me to the Red Cross rooms every week. My friends are interested in it, they try the recipes and find much valuable information in it. One lady asks to take it hom. She says she enjoys reading it, so I pass it on. We are enjoying good health and think often of the dear friends in Anaheim, we watch with interest of the news from what were our little boy friends, now grown to manhood and gone to take their part in this great war. Our boy is stationed at Fort Worden, Washington. He is a captain in the Coast Artillery corps. He visited us for four days in May on his return from Fort Sill, Oklahoma where he was attending the school of fire for ten weeks. We hope these few lines will find yourself and family in good health. Best wishes to you all and remember us to all old friends. The Olive and West Orange Protection district which has protective work on the east side of the Santa Ana river has given the board of supervisors formal notice that for the next year it will require only $1750 which amount will be needed to pay interest upon bonds. ant. There are other known deposits in Fresno, Madera and Nevada counties. STANDARDIZED DRESS IS NOT WANTED If the attitude of the women attending the recent convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs is typical of that of all the women the country over, there is little chance of feminine apparel becoming standardized very soon. The women were willing to economize, but to simplify styles and to avoid extreme in dress. But they were not interested in a standardized costume. However, if the women really avoid extremes and go in for simplicity and economy they will be approaching as neear to standardization as any but a Vanatic could desire. It is extreme mode in a garment that dates it and makes it look out of place and foolish before the next season has arrived. A becoming hat or suit or dress, made of durable materials and with a simplicity that is beautiful in itself can be worn more than one season. It can be remodeled or freshened if the need arises. But quite aside from all talk of standardization, women individually are actually economizing in clothing. They are buying with greater care and thoughtfulness when they purchase new garments. They are making the old last just a bit longer than they would have before the war. Evening affairs have become "informal" so that an afternoon dress is quite suitable and the elaborate evening gown is rarely used. Of course there are women who are extravagant now, just as there al- ity in each county is to be placed directly under the jurisdiction of the county council of defense. The plan as outlined by C. C. Moore of San Francisco, director of the state council of defense, calls for a re-organization of each county council of defense. Hitherto, some of the war activities have been looked after in a kind of volunteer fashion. It was no organized body's duty to see that the work was done systematically or that war effort was properly directed. Under the new plan, every war activity must be under the direction of the county council of defense. No set rules for operation have been announced. It is understood that where a county has a well-organized committee for some activity, that committee will be recognized in the re-organization of the county council, and its method of operation in no way interfered with. Moore proposes to have each county council enlarged to include representatives of all of the important war activities. It may have fifteen or twenty members, possibly more. LOS ALAMITOS FACTORY BEGINS WEDNESDAY Campaign Expected to Last Four and One-Half Months The factory of the Los Alamitos Sugar company, will start its 21st sugar making esason Wednesday morning, August 7. As usual this is two or three weeks earlier than any other Southern Callofrnia sugar factory. The campaign is expected to last a period of 4½ months. The little town of Los Alamitos, located several miles inland from Seal "PREPAREDNESS" IS THE WORD Don't wait till your boy is ready to attend school. Why not prepare in advance. We have ready Boys Suits in cashmere, cheviot, serge and corduroy, prices from $5.00 to $12.00, some with two pairs of pants. Extra pants made of cashmere and corduroy. The corduroy pants have double seat and double knee. Boys Overcoats, Mackinaws, Hats, Caps, Blouses, Shirts, Underwear, Stockings, Etc. Let us show you how well we can take care of your boy's wants. Everything we sell must give satisfaction or your money back. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP YOUR MONEY'S WORTH ALWAYS ANAHEIM Anaheim Union Water Co. RUN NO. 4 STARTS AUG. 5th, 1918. ONE HOUR OF 100 INCHES TO THE SHARE All Rented Stock Must be Transferred and In the Office on or Before August 5th, 1918. Beach, has been lying dormant for a number of years, and few improvements have been made in either town ants they arose and whacked the dust from their garments. Then, stepping from the track, they produced pipes from their pockets, and one offered his tobacco to the other in a most amiable way. "Pardon me, gentlemen," said the motorist, "but what were you fighting about"? "Aw,' that wasn't fighting, presizely," replied one of the men. "My name is Gap Johnson, and three or four of my oldest girls are beginning to wall their eyes and talk about love. This yur gent is Bung Sladdock, the best rought and tumble scraper on the Ridge. I a'nt as soople as I used to be, and I'm just practicing up with RUN NO. 4 STARTS AUG. 5th, 1918. ONE HOUR OF 100 INCHES TO THE SHARE All Rented Stock Must be Transferred and in the Office on or Before August 5th, 1918. Beach, has been lying dormant for a number of years, and few improvements have been made in either town or factory until E. C. Hamilton's appointment as manager two years ago. Mr. Hamilton is one of the veterans in the sugar industry since its appearance in the United States, having entered the business with the Oxnards and the elder Mr. Hamilton some 26 years ago. The Los Alamitos Sugar company has built ten up to date cottages and is now completing five more, in an effort to relieve housing conditions. Also in addition to the cottages there is now a large clubhouse under construction to accommodate those without families. The building is of tile, with a large number of comfortable sleeping rooms with baths, commodious living room equipped with lounges to afford a place of quiet enjoyment, library which will be supplied with all current issues of popular magazines and reading matter, pool and billiard room and also shower baths. The entire block adjoining the factory, where the cottages and club house are located, will be transformed into a beautiful park with numerous shade trees and flowers, as well as being equipped with a tennis court. Mr. Hamilton is assisted by efficient men whose hearts and souls are with their work, and who are all striving to attain perfection in their departments. Every member of the organization of the Los Alamitos Sugar Co. is 100 per cent American, all realizing the great demand and importance of the product they are producing, watching for every leak, allowing every ounce of sugar to enter the bag, hoping that some of it will reach their fellow workmen of last year, who are now somewhere in France, pounding away at the Hun. COUNTY INDIGENTS Relief furnished indigents in the last year cost Orange county about $2000 less than for the year previous. A system of careful checking and watch most amiable way. "Pardon me, gentleman," said the motorist, "but what were you fighting about"? "Aw, that wasn't fighting, presizey," replied one of the men. "My name is Gap Johnson, and three or four of my oldest girls are beginning to wall their eyes and talk about love. This yur gent is Bung Sladdock, the best rought and tumble scraper on the Ridge. I a'int as soople as I used to be, and I'm just practicing up with him against the time when I'll have to fight a passel of sons-in-law." DEER SEASON HERE SEPT. 1st Viv Walker says he's had a peck of trouble explaining the deer and dove regulations since a recently published statement that "You can shoot deer and doves August 1," says the Register. It appears that some people hadn't read the article through, and got the impression that shooting in all districts opened August 1. They can shoot dove and deer August 1, but they must go up north to do it, as the season in district No. 4, in which Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono, Imperial and San Diego counties are located does not open until September 1st. Deer may be shot in game districts 2 and 3 from August 1 to September 14; in district 1 from August 15 to October 14, and district 4 from September 1 to September 30. Limit, 2 bucks a season. Dove may be shot in the San Joaquin valley from August 1 to November 30. In the rest of the state, the season opens September 1 and is open until November 30. Limit 15 a day. DOCTORS CALLED Two Santa Ana physicians have been ordered to report soon at the base hospital at Camp Kearny for service in the army. Dr. H. H. Brothers is ordered to report on Aug. 1, and Dr. John Wehrly is to report on August 10. Both of these physicians were given examinations in Los Angeles recently, and three weeks ago Dr. Brothers was wired his commission, and Dr. Wehrly received a similar wire two weeks ago. These physicians may be assigned to some cantonment or they may get orders to go overseas. Dr. Wehrly has been in Santa Ana for seven- COUNTY INDIGENTS Relief furnished indigents in the last year cost Orange county about $2000 less than for the year previous. A system of careful checking and watch upon the needs of those applying for county aid was instituted by the board of supervisors two years ago, and W. S. Gregg of Orange was put in charge. The system has brought about a decided saving in expenses. Gregg has just made an annual report to the state board of charities. This report shows that on July 1, 1917, there were 370 persons receiving county aid. During the year relief was furnished to 530 persons, and 629 persons were removed from receiving relief, leaving on July 1, 1918, a total of 271 persons at that time receiving relief from the county. The actual amount distributed for the year previous to July 1, 1917, was $24,829.84 and for the year ending July 1, 1918, the total was $22,296.21. Of money expended for orphans and half orphans in the last year the county was reimbursed $5653.98, and in the year previous $5171.89. IN TRAINING A motorist journeying through the Rumpus Ridge region of Arkansas came upon two men wallowing in the dust of the big road and belaboring each other right zealously. As the traveler brought his car to a halt to keep from running over the combat- is ordered to report on Aug. 1, and Dr. John Wehrly is to report on August 10. Both of these physicians were given examinations in Los Angeles recently, and three weeks ago Dr. Brothers was wired his commission, and Dr. Wehrly received a similar wire two weeks ago. These physicians may be assigned to some cantonment or they may get orders to go overseas. Dr. Wehrly has been in Santa Ana for seventeen years, at one time was county physician and was organizer of the Red Cross there. Dr. Brothers came there about eighteen months ago. CONVICT LABOR INCREASES As a result of the success obtained with prisoners on road work during 1616 and 1917 Kentucky has raised the pay of the prisoner from $1, to $1.50 a day for such labor. The state made a net profit of $600 while experimenting. Nine additional prison road camps will be established in Missouri, where the prisoners work for $1.50 a day and without guards. Military roads are being built in Ohio with convict labor. Fifty prisoners from each of the state prisons have been organized into emergency squads to rush to completion the national highway in Muskingum county, so that the road can be used more extensively for the transportation of army motor trucks and other military supplies. The number of prisoners is to be doubled as the work proceeds. Wesley Hein enlisted in the naval reserves last week and is waiting for a summons to the training quarters.