oc-plain-dealer 1923-04-04

POCKET GOPHER IS WORST FARM PEST Observations by the Farm Advisor indicate that the pocket gopher causes fruit growers and farmers of Orange-co. more actual loss than any other animal pest. It eats all varieties of fruit tree roots, farm crops, shrubs, bulbs and pasture grasses. It also causes loss thru runways starting gullies and slides and washing away loose soil. Of the two methods to fight gophers, trapping and poisoning the poising method is far cheaper and much more effective. The young are born early in the spring from four to 12 to a litter, so that the winter campaign gives the best results even if conducted under difficulties. It is also easier to locate runways in orchards before plowing and during a season like the present when food is scarce they will take balts much more readily than later. Gophers are general feeders and will take almost any tree root, grass, grain or garden crops. They are particularly fond of sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips. This food they store in caches near their nest which is generally slightly elevated or any other portected place. The bait is placed in the runways in oblong square pieces which are too small to roll or drag and just too large to be carried in the pouch, so that the gopher will eat off one end before carrying to the nest and enough poison will be faken to kill. The bait should be about 1-2 inch square and 1 1/2 inches long, but preferably of sweet potatoes but any other food will do. Prunes or raisins or grain are not good as they are too easily stored. The bait is dampened with water then sprinkled with polygon consisting of one part saccharine to ten parts of strychnine alkalioid. The saccharine, which is 550 times sweeter than sugar, is used in a tin can and carefully stirred or shaken as the poison is applied so that it receives an even coating. It is then placed in the runway either by locating with a spade or a probe. The probe is best as it does not piece of sharp wire and cover the field. MARKETS TODAY'S QUOTATIONS BY International News Service STOCKS CLOSE IRREGULAR NEW YORK, April 4—The stock market closed irregular today. Bullish activities which are resumed in various parts of the list early in the afternoon came to a halt in the final hour and part of the gains were wiped out due to profit taking. The market turned extremely dull on every setback which was considered a favorable symptom from a conservative point of view. The lack of initiative in the late dealings was generally ascribed to the desire of traders to await the outcome of today's meeting of the local reserve bank in regard to rediscount rates. At the close of the market some net gains were recorded but fractional losses predominated. Studebaker went down more than a point to 122½ and Baldwin 1½ to 136%. Mack Truck lost part of its advance at 90½%. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Total rules of stocks 916,500 shares; bonds $13,156,000. WHEAT MARKET EASIER CHICAGO, April 4—An easier tendency developed in the wheat market today following some show of strength earlier in the session. New was Bearish despite reports coming from the dry area of the winter wheat belt. Closing prices for wheat were steady to a fraction lower than the previous close; corn½ to % up and oats unchanged to % lower. Provisions were irregular. Lard closed 2½ to a nickel lower; short ribs 7½¢ down. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, April 4—Oranges northern special brands, navels 200 to 425; market pack 225 to 275; culls 90 to 100. AMAL. CO. CHILD PRODUCTION The Amalgamated Co. the week's production Huntington Beach with well on the Reservoir Huntington B-4 as the ficially known was at bered among the smallest redrilled and deepened entered the gusher co producer is making 28 tion to the week's m at Huntington was a lion on the Boisa lease. B to 4832 feet is making production. Machris Bros. drilled putted the Rellance No. 3 at 4940 feet at a 4000 barrel well, making 26 gravity pids fair to becoming big producers of The White Behr Poate is putting the filon Jackie Coogan No. at 4700 feet and there another big deep potton Beach. The Wroleum Syndicate has bringing in the first in the central section seems determined to good record. The northeast sec Montebello field assnificance with the goe Arcadia Oil Co. is has passed the 3800 some very promising been noted. At tim riles oil and colors makes the well look ing. The Arecidia O backed by San Diego ed the field almost and if there is any with the game the A entitled to one of the Southern California duce. H. L. Whiston is and start drilling on cated on the Bicknell son intends to make for deep drilling an pose has erected a Preferably of sweet potatoes but any other food will do. Prunes or raisins or grain are not good as they are too easily stored. The bait is damped with water then sprinkled with poison consisting of one part saccharine to ten parts of strychnine alkaloid. The saccharine, which is 550 times sweeter than sugar, is used in a tin can and carefully stirred or shaken as the poison is applied so that it receives an even coating. It is then placed in the runway either by locating with a spade or a probe. The probe is best as it does not piece of sharp wire and cover the where the gopher can readily find it. A convenient probe is made by screwing a straight piece of 1-2 inch pipe in a "T" on the side, screw in a 6-inch foot rest and on the other end of the "T" screw in an 18-inch point made by welding in an iron point into a piece of 1-2 inch pipe. By probing around the dirt mounds the runways are easily found by the hole. Insert the bait with a disturb the runway and leave the bait hole. After a little practice a man can place four or five hundred baits in a day. After about a wee the ground should be gone over again to catch any stragglers. Usually the first application clears up 90 percent of the gophers. When plowing, particularly the last farrow next to the trees, it is a good practice to carry balt and throw a piece into each runway broken into, of course covering the hole with sarth. Gopher poison is carried in convenient packages and sold at cost by the County Horticultural Commissioner's office. Gopher control demonstrations will be held April 19, 29, 21. Persimmon Growers Organize Saturday Another industry will be put on a definite working basis at 10 a.m. Saturday at Whittier, when persimmon Growers of Southern California convene to elect permanent officers. An temporary chairman, Farm Advisor Wahlberg will call the meeting to order and report progress. The growers will adopt a program of work for 1923, which will probably embrace the following projects: Determination of merits of various root stocks, for varying conditions, and the best methods of propagation. Study of soil and climatic conditions, and the determination of the area suitable for planting. Determination of the best varieties for commercial and home use. Cultural methods, pruning and fertilizing. Study of diseases and pests, and the enforcement of quarantine. Formation of a co-operative marketing agency. Much interest has been displayed by Orange county more than sixty persimmon enthusiasts. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, April 4.—Oranges northern special brands, navels 200 to 425; market pack 225 to 275; culls 90 to 100. Lemons special brands 575 to 600; choice 525 to 550; market pack 300 to 325. Grapefruit: Arizona seedless 500 to 600; Imperial valley 450 to 525; special brands 550 to 650; locals, special brands 325 to 375; market pack 250 to 300. HANK CLEARINGS San Francisco—$29,600,000. Seattle—$6,018,743. Portland—$5,341,874. Oakland—3,580,300. Long Beach—$1,532,673. Los Angeles—$23,057,980. BUTTER, EGGS, POULTRY LOS ANGELES, April 4.—Butter eggs, extras 29; case count 24; pullets 24%. Poultry-Hens 24; broilers 35 to 40; Dryers 40. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, April 4.—Potatoes: Ideho Russets 225 to 250; Washington netted gems 225 to 235; Burbanks 225 to 250; new stock Carlsbad and San Diego beat 8 to 9c; few 10c; poorer small 5 to 6c. EASTERN CITRUS NEW YORK, April 4.—31 cars navels, one car St. Michaels, one mixed car and one car lemons sold. Orange market easier. Lemons higher on 300s; unchanged 360s. Navel averages ranged from 320 to 490; lemons 370 to 520. MUST BE EMERGENCY (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 4.—Congressmen who exert political pressure to secure action on compensation claims of ex-soldiers will be unwelcome hereafter at the U.S. Veterans Bureau unless the cases are of an emergency character, according to a new policy announced today by Brigadier General Frank T. Hines, new director. GLEASON FOR GIANTS (SHAREPORT, La. April 4.—Kid Gleason, manager of Chicago White Sox, predicted the New York Giants would win the pennant again this season, as the teams moved in here today to play an exhibition game. 'The Giants are one of the great- root stocks, for the best methods of propagation. Study of soil and climatic conditions, and the determination of the area suitable for planting. Determination of the best varieties for commercial and home use. Cultural methods, pruning and fertilizing. Study of diseases and pests, and the enforcement of quarantine. Formation of a co-operative marketing agency. Much interest has been displayed by Orange county more than sixty persimmon enthusiasts. Geo. W. Sherwood, Fullerton, and Henry Fink. Tustin, are official representatives of Orange county. Consider Underwood (By International News Service) LONDON, April 4.—U. S. Senator Oscar W. Underwood, who is touring the old world, said his name was being considered for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1924, according to a Cairo dispatch in the Morning Post today. Underwood was quoted as saying he would not make up his mind until he arrived home. Starbuck's Red. See Classified Ad. location. 250 E. Center. Repaint and Protect Your Car THIS IS THE SEASON TO PREPARE YOUR CAR TO ENJOY THE SUMMER SEASON. YOUR CAR WILL LOOK LIKE NEW WHEN WE REPAINT IT OR COVER THE BODY WITH FABRICORD AND RECOVER THE TOP. HIGH CLASS WORKMEN WILL HANDLE YOUR CAR FROM THE TIME IT ENTERS THE SHOP UNTIL IT IS READY FOR DELIVERY, AND WE ASSURE YOU. YOU WILL BE PROUD OF OUR WORK. DRIVE IN AND SEE OUR WORK AND LET US QUOTE YOU A PRICE ON FIXING UP YOUR CAR. Eddy's Auto Paint & Top Shop 135 S. Lemon St. Anaheim, Calif. AMAL. CO. CLAIMS PRODUCTION HONORS The Amalgamated Oil Co. claimed the week's production honors at Huntington Beach with a 4800 barrel well on the Reservoir Hill property. Huntington B-4 as the well is officially known was at one time numbered among the small producers, but redrilled and deepened to 4370 feet entered the gusher class. The big producer is making 28 gravity oil. The Standard Oil Co.'s contribution to the week's new production at Huntington was a 1200 barrel well on the Boilsa lease. Bolsa 10 drilled to 4832 feet is making a 25 gravity production. Machris Bros. drilled and completed the Reliance Oil Company's No. 3 at 4940 feet and brought in a 4000 barrel well. Reliance 3 is making 25 gravity production and bids fair to becoming one of the long lived big producers of the field. The White-Behr Petroleum Syndicate is putting the finishing touches on Jackie Coogan No. 2. Completed at 4700 feet and the well looks like another big deep producer for Huntington Beach. The White-Behn Petroleum Syndicate had the honor of bringing in the first deep producer in the central section of the field and seems determined to maintain its good record. The northeast section of the old Montebello field assumes new significance with the good showings the Arcadia Oil Co. is getting. Drilling has passed the 3800 foot mark and some very promising showings have been noted. At time the ditch carries oil and colors and gas that makes the well look very encouraging. The Arcadia Oil company is backed by San Diego capital, entered the field almost three years ago and if there is anything to staying with the game the Arcadia Oil Co. is entitled to one of the best wells the Southern California field can produce. H. L. Whiston is about to spud in and start drilling on a test well located on the Bicknell property. Whitson intends to make a new record for deep drilling and for the purpose has erected a 165 foot derrick. BOY SHOOTS FATHER (By International News Service) COLUMBIA, Pa., April 4.—Victor Arms, 22, today shot his father, Geo. Arms, and chief of police Hartman, while preparations were being made to take him to an insane hospital. Both wounded men are in serious condition. FOSTER NOT UNEASY (By International News Service) ST. JOSEPH, Mo., April 4.—William Z. Foster, on trial for violating the Michigan criminal syndicalism law did not appear uneasy when the case went to the jury at 9:45 a.m. today. Mrs. Foster also seemed at ease, altho her husband faced possible imprisonment for ten years and a fine of $5,000. Trial of C. E. Ruthenberg was set for April 16. DEMAND HELP FOR 11 KRUPP FAMILIES (By International News Service) BERLIN, April 4.—Germany today sent a note to Paris demanding that families of 11 German Krupp workers killed by French soldiers be compensated. "Responsibility for this deed falls not only upon the French troops, but upon the Français government itself," said the note. The note attacks the report sent out by the Havas Agency, saying: "Attempts were made to falsify the occurrence but the blame is entirely on the French." A copy was sent to every power that signed the Vercaille treaty. PANDA (By International News Service) NEW four were vated lire when therers. Pa trampled. "A (By COUNTRY) NEW girls in Bluffs Man," wrote a posse he days. In each behind clutch ad D.W. Griffith's One Exciting New Love The soft, surprising thrill! That surges to happiness, when true! That lurches to a of passion, greedy, devouring—if false! Laughter That brings the flush of happiness to the p When people laugh, Heaven smiles. Mystery The stealthy things of life! Peeping here Secrets! Now a healthy fascination! No puzzle! What more intriguing? Thrills The throb with the thrill! The heart stir the mind! Awakening, quickening, pounding thrills that scatter worries! Weary trifles. Make life fresh again! An Emotional Hurricane D. W. Griffith's great mystery picture is warm with Love; rollicking with Laughter; tense with Mystery; throbbing with Thrills. And the Storm Scene Climax All the furies of Nature as if plucked from the skies and transfixed on the screen. The lashing tempest, whipping winds, shredding lightning bolts, lift you—grip you—hold you. DEVER PROMISES DECENCY, EFFICIENCY (By International News Service) CHICAGO, April 4.—"An efficient an decent administration" was promised toay by William E. Dever, democrat elected mayor yesterday by a plurality of 103,748. His total vote was 387,961. Arthur C. Leuder, republican, received 284,213. The Socialist candidate, William A. Cunnea, ran below expectations, receiving only 70,841. Dever's victory, one of the greatest in municipal elections, swept most of the democratic ticket into office. Of fifty aldermen, thirty eight will be democrats. George E. Brennan, successor of the late Roger Sullivan as leader of the democratic faction in Illinois, today was receiving congratulations from both sides who admitted it was "a Brennan victory." It was Brennan's strategy of the last Democratic convention that decided the nomination of James M. Cox. TO PROBE FLOGGING TALLAHASEE, April 4.—By a vote of 77 to 3, Florida house of representatives today passed a resolution naming a committee for immediate investigation of charges that Martin Tabert, a North Dakota boy, died from flogging in a Florida prison where he had been sent for TO PROBE FLOGGING TALLAHASSEE, April 4. By a vote of 77 to 3, Florida house of representatives today passed a resolution naming a committee for immediate investigation of charges that Martin Tabert, a North Dakota boy, died from flogging in a Florida prison camp where he had been sent for vagrancy. A resolution from the North Dakota legislature charged conspiracy by Sheriff J. R. Jones of Leon-co., from which the boy had been sent when unable to pay a fine, with the Putnam Lumber company. Jones was alleged to have received pay from the company to send convicts to the lumber camps. A PROFITABLE INDUSTRYIn spite of the contrary impression, dairying is one of the most remunerative forms of agriculture. Bank deposits in towns of small size in certain middle western and western states, some of which are located in communities where dairying is the predominant occupation of the farmers and in other communities where grain, fruit and vegetables constitute the principle crops. Follows: Population—Dairy towns, 13,443. Grain towns, 21,420. Deposits—Dairy towns, $17,325. 140. Grain towns, $10,360,280. Per capita—Dairy towns, $1.228,78. Grain towns, $478.99. BENNERSCHEIDT FUNERAL Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Bennerscheidt will be at 2 p.m. Thursday from Backs, Terry and Campbell parlors; burial at Evergreen cemetery, Los Angeles. Deceased is the sister-in-law of Louis and Lillian Bennerscheidt of S. Lemon street and wife of Herman Bennerscheidt. She passed away at Mercy hospital, Bakersfield, Sunday evening. Mrs. Walter Ross will sing at the services. CORRECT ADVERTISEMENT In Sebastian's four page red letter advertising section in the Tuesday Plain Dealer, the printer made an error leaving off the price of the "California" Mald issue ginghams and imported street dresses. It should have read: "Walk up to $10.00 at $5.00." NOTE: So that everyone may fully enjoy "One Exciting Night" no one would reel of the picture—to see the mystery before viewing it would lessen the enjoyment. DON'T TELL Comedy: Lewis Sargent in "The Best Man" Starting Thursd LAST TIME FRANK MAYO IN "THE Stan Laurel in "The U-N-I- Theatre PANIC ON ELEVATED (By International News Service) NEW YORK, April 4.—Twenty-four were hurt in a crash on an elevated line today. Fifty were thrown from seats when the train crashed into bumpers. Panic followed and many were trampled. "APE MAN" INNACTIVE (By International News Service) COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa., April 4.—The man who has been attacking girls in the vicinity of the Council Bluffs high school, termed the "Ape Man", was inactive last night while a posse searched for him. He has attacked 19 girls in eight days. In each instance he crawled from behind some obstruction and would clutch and claw at his victim's angles. FILE SUIT AGAINST HOUSE OF DAVID (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LANSING, Mich., April 4.—Fraud, adultery, seduction of girls and other cromes are charged against the House of David and "King" Benjamin Purpell in a suit filed this afternoon in circuit court by Attorney General Daugherty, asking that the corporation be compelled to show cause why it should not go out of business. The bill denies the House of David exists for religious purposes but enrichment of Purnell. For choice orange groves see J. E. Schumacher Co., 212 W. Center St. Phone 975. Would You Do $500,000.00? ERPIECE AN ILL-GOTTEN BOOTY OF A HALF MILL- THE PIVOT AROUND WHICH REVOLVES THE FIVER FILMED. EXCLUSIVE ANAHEIM SHOWING GIFFITH'S BATTING NIGHT' RIFFITH'S BETTING NIGHT Love brill! That surges to a great tide of That lurches to a destructive bolt vouring—if false! Laughter of happiness to the pale face of Life! leaven smiles. Mystery If life! Peeping here! Peering there! why, fascination! Now an absorbing intriguing? Thrills brill! The heart stirring with ning, quickening, punching, scatter worries! Wipe out life fresh again! al at mysm with with with rm ax ature as ne skies n the ng temwinds, g bolts, ou—hold everyone may fully enjoy the astounding climax to citing Night" no one will be seated during the last picture—to see the unravelling of this mystery series before viewing the whole picture we believe seen the enjoyment. DON'T TELL THE SECRET Positively No Advance in Prices Holden and O'Neill in a New Vaudeville Offering hursday for 3 Mammoth Days LAST TIME TONIGHT MAYO IN "THE FLAMING HOUR" in Laurel in "The Week End Party" -I-T-E-D Anaheim