anaheim-gazette 1919-04-10

ELEPHANT GRASS GREATEST NEW FORAGE SOUTH AFRICAN PLANT PROVING EXTREMELY POPULAR AMONG THE RANCHERS Will Yield Sixty Tons to the Acre, and Stock Prefer It to All Other Feeds.—Is Also Nutritious. What is Elephant grass? while savants are conducting profound disputations as to whether it is Pennisetum Puroureum, Benthami or Schimper; while one California seed house is blandly listing it among the sorghums; while a native of Australia clings to the theory that it is the wild Natal or Reed grass of his home land, and South African reports claim it as originating in that country; while a dozen different names have been bestowed upon it; while confusion reigns, in fact, concerning many of the important questions involved in the scientific classification of this newly-imported forage crop, enterprising ranchers of California are, in large numbers, overlooking all questions, but the essential one of utility, and are planting it in large quantities, writes H. C. Davis in Orchard and Farm. Their verdict is unanimous in one important respect: They like it and believe that it offers tremendous possibilities for profit. Judging from the evidence of pioneer experimenters, there is no difference of opinion as to its worthiness for general adoption several of the interior mountain valleys of California where rather severe cold is experienced. In spite of the unusually cold winter just passed, reports have come in already this spring from the San Joaquin and Antelope valleys, as well as from mountain districts, declaring roots to be in excellent condition even where leaves and canes were frozen to the ground. A correspondent from Gardena, Calif., writes that of 100 plants set out at the late date of Nov. 1st, 1918, probably two-thirds have survived the winter, though the young plants had scarcely started to grow before the frost seemingly killed them. "We had much frost and ice," he stated. A large number of cases can be cited to illustrate the remarkable drought-resisting ability of Napier Fodder. Colonel Napier's earliest reports dwell very strongly on this point. In Australia a published report of experiments with Napier Fodder by various Government experiment stations as well as a large number of farmers' experiments under Government supervision during the summer of 1917-18 give drought-resistance as one of the outstanding qualities. In California a number of instances can be given here this grass already has made excellent growth through months of dry weather without irrigation. In the San Jacinto valley, in Antelope valley and in the foothills near Lakeside, Calif., small plots of this grass have withstood severe drought hardships as young plants, having had to establish themselves under difficulties from the beginning. Probably the most striking feature of this new fodder is its remarkably prolific growth and heavy production. From Africa, Australia and unanimously from all California growers ed forage crop, enterprising ranchers of California are, in large numbers, overlooking all questions, but the essential one of utility, and are planting it in large quantities, writes H. C. Davis in Orchard and Farm. Their verdict is unanimous in one important respect: They like it and believe that it offers tremendous possibilities for profit. Judging from the evidence of pioneer experimenters, there is no difference of opinion as to its worthiness for general adoption. In the points of practical interest to the farmer it has already amply demonstrated, not only in Africa and Australia, but in Florida and other States of the South, and in California. Elephant (or Napier) grass is, first of all, a perennial; that is it grows for a number of years without replanting. It is drought and frost-resisting. It is a fodder-crop giving a phenomenal yield, acknowledged by the first authorities of the west to be the heaviest producing perennial in existence and probably to have outstripped in this respect even the most productive annuals. It is a nutritive feed which, according to an official analysis, compares very favorably with sugar cane. It is palatable, fed green, either as hay or as silage. It is a plant easy to propagate and just as easy to eradicate; it will grow in almost any kind of soil. Elephant grass is also known as Napier Fodder. This name was given to this important new crop in honor of Colonel Napier, an Englishman, who first brought it into experimental cultivation. He first called the attention of the Rhodesian Department of Agriculture in 1908 to its value as a fodder crop. In its native home in tropical Africa, where it is called by the natives Elephant grass and Zinyamunga, it is well known and widely distributed, but has only within recent years been produced under cultivation. In its wild state it grows in a great variety of soils under varying climatic conditions. It is reported as growing very luxuriantly and has been known to attain a height in the wild state of 23 feet. It can be grown at various altitudes. For the past few years the Department of Agriculture of the various States of the Union of South Africa (as well as Australia where it was introduced several years ago) have been actively experimenting with Napier Fodder under cultivation, and Few individuals have attempted weighing tests. One test made by a Los Angeles man in the summer of 1918 gave an estimate of 60 tons of green fodder to the acre, and highly conservative agricultural authorities are granting that this figure may probably be attained under proper conditions. One of the well known authorities of Australia, E. Breakwell, B.A., B. Sc., says of Napier grass that "has remarkable rapidity of growth and stooling characteristics. It can be cut five times in a season, and in coastal districts will produce up to 50 tons of green fodder per acre." It will, therefore, be seen that, while markedly drought resisting, Napier Fodder bids fair to reach its highest destiny as an irrigated crop. Certainly it makes a wonderfully rapid and luxuriant growth. The feeding qualities of Napier Fodder have fortunately proved fully as pleasing to stock men as its achievements in production. In the thorough experiments conducted in Australia during the summer of 1917-18, before referred to, the opinion of a large number of farmers was asked. These farmers themselves grew this grass on farmers' experimental plots, and on their own ranches under governmental direction, and fed it to their own stock. The report, made in August, 1918, (which is, of course, the middle of winter in Australia), when full data on the subject were in, makes this strong statement: "Up to date not a single farmer has reported adversely as to its palatability." California ranchers are coming forward with enthusiastic testimony to of soils under varying climatic conditions. It is reported as growing very luxuriantly and has been known to attain a height in the wild state of 23 feet. It can be grown at various altitudes. For the past few years the Department of Agriculture of the various States of the Union of South Africa (as well as Australia where it was introduced several years ago) have been actively experimenting with Napier Fodder under cultivation, and have gone deeply into the work begun by the Rhodesian Agricultural Department. Full reports, including historical records and practical experiments, have been published by these various governmental authorities, making available much important information on the subject. It was first proved in Africa that this native of tropical latitudes would withstand severe exposure. J. Burtt Davy, former government botanist in South Africa, in a communication says: "Our seed farms at Vereeniging are situated practically on the High Veldt, at an altitude of about 4850 to 5000 feet. They form part of bleak, high plateau, without shelter of hill or tree, and are cold and wind-swept in winter; therefore we were doubtful whether Napier grass would stand the winter there. However, we obtained cuttings late in autumn, and these were planted in a sheltered spot, but were not otherwise protected. A few failed to root, but the majority pulled through in spite of the severe drought and cold (approximately 10 degrees Fahr. in the open). These plants now stand 10 feet high." This experience has been upheld by many later ones. Napier Fodder has lived through the past two winters in MR. WILSON ON "ENTANGLING ALLIANCES." In a recent address against Mr. Wilson's proposed Free-Trade "League of Nations," Senator Borah made a ten-strike by quoting the following utterance from Mr. Wilson himself: "There are just as vital things stirring now that concerns the existence of the nation as were then" to wit, in Washington's time—"and every man who worthily stands in this presence PRINGE ALBERT the national joy smoke PUT'a pipe in your face that's filled cheerily brimful of Prince Albert, if you're on the trail of smoke peace! For, P.A. will sing you a song of tobacco joy that will make you wish your life job was to see how much of the national joy smoke you could get away with every twenty-four hours! You can "carry on" with Prince Albert through thick and thin. You'll be after laying down a smoke barrage that'll make the boys think of the old front line in France! 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Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, N.C. should examine himself and see whether he has the full conception of what it means. America should live her own life. Washington saw it when he wrote his Farewell Address. It was not merely because of passing and transient circumstances that Washington said we must keep from entangling alliances. It was because he saw that no country had yet set its face in the same direction in which America had set her face. We cannot form alliances with those who are not going our way, and in our might and in the confidence and definiteness of our own purpose we need not and we should not form alliances with any nylon in the world. Those who are right, those who study their consciences in determining their policy, those who hold their honor higher than their advantages, do not need alliances. When we go out from this presence we ought to take the idea with us that we too are devoted to the purpose of enabling America to live her own life, to be the justest, the most progressive, the most honorable, the most enlightened nation in the world." These are the words of Mr. Woodrow Wilson, May 6, 1914, before he became obsessed with the "League of Nations" idea, and before he saw an opportunity to make himself a world hero, and his political party the party of "Internationalism," thus committing the nation to Free-Trade by another route, realizing that the open and square proposition of Free-Trade had already been rejected by a majority of the American people. But what has changed Mr. Wilson's mind about Washington's Farewell Address? Will somebody please tell us? DIGGING UP OLD RECORDS Old maps and ancient deeds were concerned in the trial of a land suit that was heard by Judge West this week in the Superior Court here. The testimony was finished Thursday and the case is to be submitted on briefs by Attorney J. R. Scott of Los Angeles, for the plaintiffs and Head & Rutan for the defendants. Title to a strip of land along the Santa Fe railroad and State highway this side of the San Juan Capistrano mission is at issue. Years ago the land and other property adjoining was owned by Domingo Oyharzabal and Don Marco Forster together. In later years deeds were passed, and Oyharzabal had possession of the strip now in question, and a part of it was sold by him to W. O. English. When Domingo Oyharzabal died, the property from his estate went to his brother, Etienne. Some time ago it appeared that title to the property was not clear, in that the interest of Don Marco Forster had never been deeded. An effort to straighten out the title was made, and four of the heirs of Forster signed deeds. The fifth Mrs. Cornelio Echenique, took the ground that there never was any intent to deed the ground, and that the NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY GUARDIAN AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is herby given that in pursuance of an order of the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Riverside, made on the 17th day of March, 1919, in the matter of the Guardianship of the person and estate of Martha E. Hanna, a minor, will sell at private sale, in one parcel, to the highest bidder upon the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, and subject to confirmation by said Superior Court on or after the 12th day of April, 1919, at ten o'clock A.M. of said day, all, the right, title, interest, and estate of said Martha E. Hanna, in and to the real property described as follows: to-wit: an undivided one-seventh interest in and to that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the County of Orange, State of California, and more particularly described as follows: to-wit: The south half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 22, Township 4 south, Range 10 west, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, reserving therefrom for roads, railroads and ditches a strip of land 30 feet wide along, adjoining and each side of the Township and Section lines and a strip of land 15 feet wide, along, adjoining and each side of the quarter Section lines; also reserving the use and control of clienegas and natural streams of water, if any, naturally upon flowing across, into or by said described tract, and reserving the right of way for and to construct irrigation or drainage ditches through said tract to irrigate or drain the adjacent land, also reserving from the west half of the southeast quarter (SE¼) of the southwest quarter (SW¼) of said Section 22, a strip of land eight feet wide as conveyed to the Anaheim Union Water Company by deeds recorded in Book 34, page 282, of Doeds, Records of Orange County, California. Terms of conditions of sale: Cash GUIDE POSTS "BALL'S BEST" PLUG SMOKING A clean, mild Virginia Tobacco in plugs, or sliced ready to rub. Made expressly for us. Sent by mail anywhere, post and tax paid, $1.20 pound. W. F. Ball Est., 1882. THE BIG PIPE STORE, 110 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. Forster estate's claim to a share in the property was absolutely in the clear. To determine this point, suit was brought by Oyharzabal and English. LAND REGISTRATION NO. 15. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ORANGE To the County of Orange, Anaheim UniOh Water Company, Yorba Linda Water Company, M. N. Newmark, Will S. Fawcett, First National Bank of Yorba Linda, George W. Anderson, Fullerton Savings Bank, E. L. Jones, James H. Dixon, Mrs. L. Steuben, American Savings Bank, William Milhouse, Placentia National Bank, Louis Strueber, Laguna Cliff's Water Company, and all persons who have or claim any interest in or lien upon the lands described herein, and all whom it may concern; TAKE NOTICE HEREBY that on the 26th day of February, 1919, the amended verified petition of the following named applicants was filed in the office of the Clerk of said Court, praying for the registration of the title to the following described lands, all situated in the County of Orange, State of California, to wit: 1. By Miles I. McCarty and Lida W. McCarty, part of Lot 4, in block 8, of the Yorba Linda Tract, as per man recorded in Book 5, Pages 17 and 18, of Miscellaneous Maps, described as commencing at the northwest corner of said lot; thence southerly along the center line of the 60-foot street 319.67 feet; thence east parallel with the north line of said lot 748.8 feet; thence northeastly to a point in the northerly line of said Lot 4, 288 feet west of the northeast corner of said Lot 4; thence west along the north line of said Lot 4, 995.8 feet to the point of beginning. 2. By John Pike and Mary V. Pike, the south 52 feet of Lots 22 and 23 of Block "B" of Bradford's Resubdivision of Blocks "H" and "I" in the City of Placentia, as per map recorded in Book 270, Page 73 of Miscellaneous Maps. 3. By William Herbert Holloway and Donna J. Holloway, the north one-half of Lots 9 and 10, in Block 10, of the Yorba Linda Tract, as per map recorded in Book 5, Pages 17 and 18, of Miscellaneous Maps, the southerly line of said parcel being parallel with the northerly line of said lots. 4. By David L. Wright and Lillie Wright, Lot 7 of a Resubdivision of Lots 2, 7, 10, 15 and 18, of Tuffrees' Subdivision, as per map recorded in Book 108, Page 366, of Deeds, in the office of the Recorder of said County, excepting the easterly 16 feet thereof. (B) Lot 9 of Tuffrees' Subdivision, as per map recorded in Book 3, Pages 1 and 2, of Miscellaneous Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said County, excepting the following described land: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence north along the east line thereof; thence west 645 feet; thence west 333.5 feet; thence west 645 feet; thence west 333.5 feet; thence west 645 feet; thence west 333.5 feet; thence west 645 feet; thence west 333.5 feet; thence west 645 feet; thence west 333.5 feet; thence west 645 feet; thence west 333.5 feet; thence west PROPOSALS Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk of the City of Ananelm, at his office in the City Hall, 307 East Center street, Anaheim up to Thursday, May 8, 1919, at 8 o'clock p.m. for doing all the city printing and advertising for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1920. The following is an estimate of the printing needed: One dozen License Receipt Books, of 100 receipts each, perforated and numbered. One dozen Water and Electric Light Receipt Books, of 100 receipts each, printed on both sides, perforated and numbered. One-quarter dozen Tax Collector Receipt Books, of 200 receipts each, perforated and numbered consecutively. One thousand (1000) Demands on the City Treasury. One thousand (1000) Postal Cards for Tax Collector's Notices. One thousand (1000) Assessment Blanks. One thousand (1000) Tax-Sale Certificates. One thousand (1000) Letter Heads in tablets of 400. Specimen copies of the above may be IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ORANGE In the Matter of the Estate of Patricio Yriarte, Deceased. Order to Show Cause. Upon reading and filing the petition of Fred C. Rimpau, Administrator of the estate of Patricio Yriarte, deceased, praying for an order authorizing and permitting him as such Administrator to lease certain real property belonging to said estate, and which is hereinafter more particularly described, and good cause appearing therefor. IT IS ORDERED that said petition be, and the same is hereby set for hearing in Department One of said Superior Court, in the Court Room of said Department One, in the Court House in the City of Santa Ana, in the of any, naturally, into or by said reserving the to construct irritle and drain the adserving from the southeast quarter southwest quarter section 22, a strip of the as conveyed to Water Company in Book 34, page Records of Orange tons of sale: Cash the United States; purchase money of sale; balance sale. must be in writing that the office of attorney for said 22, in the Central street, in the City of county of Riverside, nor may be filed in clerk of the Court state of sale. day of March, 1919. S. B. BALLARD, Person and E.tate a minor. BEST" SMOKING Virginia Tobacco ready to rub. for us. Sent by post and tax Est., 1882. PE STORE, Los Angeles. Alm to a share in absolutely in the one this point, suit Sharzabal and Eng- One dozen License receipts for 100 receipts each, perforated and numbered. One dozen Water and Electric Light Receipt Books, of 100 receipts each, printed on both sides, perforated and numbered. One-quarter dozen Tax Collector Receipt Books, of 200 receipts each, perforated and numbered consecutively. One thousand (1000) Demands on the City Treasury. One thousand (1000) Postal Cards for Tax Collector's Notices. One thousand (1000) Assessment Blanks. One thousand (1000) Tax-Sale Certificates. One thousand (1000) Letter Heads in tablets of 400. Specimen copies of the above may be seen at the office of the City Clerk. Bidder to specify by the book and by the thousand, respectively. All advertising done by the City during said fiscal year must be specified by the inch, standard measurement, and all advertising must be done in accordance with the specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk, which specifications shall enter into and form part of the contract to be executed by the successful bidder. A certified check for $10.00 must accompany each and every bid. The Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim reserves the right to reject each and every bid. By order of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim. EDWARD B. MERRITT. City Clerk. April 3-t SANTA FE TIME TABLE (Corrected to Date) NORTHBOUND Lv. Anahelm Ar. Los Angeles 6:19 A.M. 7:15 A.M. 10:10 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 11:58 A.M. 12:50 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 4:50 P.M. 5:43 P.M. 6:30 P.M. SOUTHBOUND Lv. Los Angeles Ar. Anahelm 8:00 A.M. 8:52 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:50 A.M. 2:05 P.M. 2:52 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:42 P.M. 11:59 P.M. 1:03 A.M. Upon reading and filing the petition of Fred C. Rimpau, Administrator of the estate of Patricio Yriarte, deceased, praying for an order authorizing and permitting him as such Administrator, to lease certain real property belonging to said estate, and which is hereinafter more particularly described, and good cause appearing therefor. IT IS ORDERED that said petition be, and the same is hereby set for hearing in Department One of said Superior Court, in the Court Room of said Department One, in the Court House in the City of Santa Ana, in the County of Orange, State of California, on Friday, the 11th day of April, A.D. 1919, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all persons interested in the said estate, be, and they are hereby required to appear before Department One of said Superior Court, in the Court Room of said Department One, in the Court House in the City of Santa Ana, in the County of Orange, State of California, on Friday, the 11th day of April, 1919, then and there to show cause, if any they have, why said real property, belonging to the estate of said Patricio Yriarte, deceased, should not be leased for the period of three years, beginning on the first day of May, 1919, and ending on the 30th day of April, 1922, for a rental of not less than Sixty ($60.00) Dollars per month as set forth in said petition, reference being hereby made to said petition for further particulars. Said real property herein referred to is situate, lying and being in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, and is described as follows, to-wit: The westerly store-room on the ground floor of that certain building situate on the easterly forty (40) feet of Original City Lot Thirty-six (36) of the City of Anaheim, according to a Map thereof recorded in Book 4 of Deeds, at Pages 629 and 630. Records of Los Angeles County, California. Dated this 25th day of March, 1919. R. Y. WILLIAMS Judge of the Superior Court.