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The Parker post., 1916-09-30
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Of California IS AMAZING
fruit STATISTICS ARE STAGGERING AND COTTON SHOWS AN
ENORMOUS INCREASE BUT Grains ARE DECREASING
Animal Report of State Agricultural Society Shows Enormous Figures the
Crops Have Reached SateBee Sugar Shows Increase Pro-
ducton-Hop Crop Exceptionally GOOd-Barley Stands Third

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 26.-The de-
velopment of California agriculturally
from great grain producing State to
a district of vineyards and orchards
goes steadily on, according to the an
nual report of George Robertson, sta
tistician of the State Agricultural So
|ciety, the production of orchards and
vineyards has reached such staggering
figures as these: Dried prunes, 164,
100000 pounds; apricots, 100000;
peaches, 56,4OO000 raisins, 256,000,
coo; sweet wine, 16,86S,374 gallons
fruit brandy, 7,2O6,3SO gallons. This is
in addition to the deciduous fruits,
canned and shipped in their natural
state, and to the citrus fruits.
Even so, the grain crop of California
is still considerable, although steadily
decreasing. During 1915, 4,520,O00 tons
of hay were produced in the State, of
a total value of approximately $780,
100000. p
State Third in Barley
North Dakota and Minnesota slightly
exceeded California last year in the
production of barley. The acreage in
this crop in 1914 was /, 1,402,00O and last
year 100000, while the output was
42,O6O,OOO and 39,4OO,OOO bushels, re-
spectively.
There were last year $4,000 acres in
corn, producing an increase in produc-
tion which amounted to 2,624,0OO
bushels.
In winter wheat 100000 acres pro-
duced 100000 bushels, 100000 more
than the previous year. Prices, how
ever, were lower, wheat bringing $1.04
on December 1, 1914, and only 95 cents
in 1915.
In oats there was falling off in
acreage of from 100000 to 211,00O,
while the yield per acre also declined
from 35 to 80 bushels and the price
from So to so cents bushel. The
production in 1915 was 6,963,OOO
bushels.
The potato acreage of the State in
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
CAPTAIN NEAR DEATH
WHEN BIG GUN BURSTS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26-Captain
G. P. Lunkett, director of target prac-
tice of the navy, narrowly escaped
death when the 12-inch gun burst on
the battleship Michigan off the Vir-
ginia capes last week. A fragment of
the gun brushed by his collar, but he
escaped injury, the Navy Department
was advised.
The department sent experts today
to Philadelphia to examine the Mich.
igan. The gun will be replaced after
repairs are made. Reports from her
officers state that the ship was not
seriously damaged.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
BERLIN is ASSURED OF
SWEDISH NEUTRALITY

BERLIN, via Sayville, Sept. 25.-
The Swedish minister to Berlin has in
formed the German government that
the Swedish declaration of neutrality
continues valid.
The ministers of the Scandinavian
countries have transmitted to the Ber-
lin foreign office declaration stating
that the conferences to be held in
Christiania are to be considered as
renewed expression of the desire OF
the northern kingdoms to work jointly
for the safeguarding of their rights
and interests as neutral states, and
this while maintaining loyal and i'm
partial neutrality
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
BEGIN Shipping Oil

VENTURA, Sept. 26-For the first
time in the history of this county, the
local oil field has produced Oil in COM
mercial quantities. The first field in
the state to produce Gil at all has wait
ed for fifty years before producing
any quantity of oil, and now is pro
ducing oil of the highest gravity found
anywhere in the state.
The oil was shipped by the State
Consolidated Oil company. The first
car contained 800 barrels. The grav-
ity is 81. The oil is being shipped to
the Los Angeles refinery. Another car
is being loaded.
The oil is coming from Well NO. q,
which suffered a gas blowout and
which toppled over the big derrick
several weeks ago. The oil comes
from an upper stratum, and is forced
up by the heavy gas pressure. The
oil is pumped from pit formed by
the blowout, and is practically clear.
The production is increasing rather
than decreasing, and the well is pro-
ducing about $50 barrels a day.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
SLIGHT LOSS FROM
OREGON FOREST FIRES

SALEM, Ore, Sept. 26.-Oregon
went through the present season with
the smallest loss from forest fires re-
corded in years. State Forester Ell
liott estimates that the total loss of
timber by forest fires this season is
less than $780, Improved methods of
guarding the 22,000,000 acres of tim
Der in the state during the fire season
are credited with the change. Although
many fires started, they were quickly
discovered, and checked before they
gained headway.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
STAGE Is SET FOR
GREATEST BATTLE OF WAR

LONDON, Sept. 25.-What is expect
ed to develop into the greatest German
offensive move of the war along the
eastern front has been started by the
Teutons, and has met with fair sue
cess, according to reports reaching
here from Petrograd and Berlin. Won
Hindenburg's headquarters have been
moved to the eastern front, and it is
believed that he intends to fight the
greatest battle of the war there, as he
has often said "the war will be won
or lost in the east"
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Mexican AID IN FIGHTING
VILLA IS U. S. DEMAND
DELEGATES AGREE ON MEXICAN
BORDER SITUATION
carranza Unable to Pacify Southern
Republic Is Conclusion of Amer
ican Delegates to "Peace"
Conference

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Sept. &c.
General CarranZa must consent to the
cooperation of American troops in
fighting Villa and the other bandits
who infest Mexico.
The American delegates came to
this conclusion after three weeks OF
discussion. The Mexican ENJOYS have
placed the entire situation before the
First Chief.
The factors that have convinced the
Americans that Carranza is utterly
unable to pacify Mexico without the
military assistance of the United
States are these:
Villas renewed depredations in
Chihuahua. Despite the conflicting
statements of General Bell and Gen
eral Trevino, the Americans are salts
fed that Villa is still dangerous fac
tor in Mexican affairs.
Inability of the CarranZa forces
to check other brigands who are kill
ing and looting in all Northern Mex
leo, except Carranza's home State OF
Coahulla
3-The Generalization of the Car
rama armies. Instead of organizing
commissary departments of modern
type to permit continuous marches
through desert or mountains, the sol
diers are encamped in various towns.
4-Patrolling of the open country,
such as is absolutely necessary to
catch Villa and the other bandits, is
conducted by Carranza's forces in the
most desultory fashion. Because of
this grave defect in the Carranzista
military organization the Villa forces
were able to make surprise attack
on Chihuahua.
5-Limitation of Carranza's infiu-
ence on the railroads. 1t has been re-
vealed that although the First Chief
is now in nominal control of the chief
railroad lines and the railroad cities,
he finds himself practically helpless
to extend his authority over the more
inaccessible regions.
GA rapidly depreciating currency
which some of the CarranZa soldiers
are refusing to accept. d.
Since the conference began, the
Mexican delegates have become more
reconciled to the need of this nations
assistance, but they find themselves
unable to bring Carranza to their way
of thinking.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
s1,7e7, 5000 VOTED
BY FRENCH FOR WAR

PARIS, Sept. 25.-The chamber of
deputies unanimously voted war cred
it's for the remainder of the year
amounting to S,83S, 100000 francs ($1,-
767, ,600,000).
The Socialist party, with the excep-
ton of the three "Kienthalists," Dep
uties Blanc, Raffin-Dugens and Brizon,
resolved at special meeting today to
vote for the war credits demanded by
Finance Minister Ribot.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
WOMEN WILL VOTE ON
SENDING SONS TO WAR

MELBOURNE, Sep. 25-Wives and
mothers of Australia will go to the
polls within a few weeks to decide
whether or not they shall SEND their
husbands and sons to war.
1t is probably the first time in the
history of the world that the women
of any large country have been per-
mitted to make such a choice.
The house of representatives by a
vote of AZ to IL today passed bill
calling for a referendum on the ques-
ton of conscription. 1t is considered
certain that the bill will pass the SEN
ate.
Thousands of women with relatives
already at the front are certain TO vote
their approval.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS
ARE SOUGHT BY RUSSIA

4 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26.-Agricul
tural machinery and chemical prod
ucts in tens of millions quantities are
wanted by the Russian government in
1917, according to advices received by
the trade extension bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce.
A central purchasing bureau is to
be established at once in Petrograd.
Southern California is interested par
ticularly in the coming demand for
chemicals for destruction of crop
pests. In these are wanted 100000
pounds of Paris green and 100000
pounds of sulphur
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Coal Production Small

NEW YORK, Sept. 26-With the
American coal production three-quar-
ters of a million tons less than nor
NAL, the retail price of stove coal, the
standard of grade, shows an advance
of 40 cents a ton over the price last
year at this time. Prominent coal
dealers here said that further ad-
vances this year are probable. The
price of coal will depend upon the ne
cessities of dealers and labor condi-
tions at the time.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
FIVE NEW FLIERS WILL
TRY WINGS ON BORDER

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26.-The five new
officers who qualified as junior mill
tary aviators at North Island last week
have been ordered to proceed to Co.
lumbus, N. NJ, to join the first aero
squadron. Word to this effect was re-
ceived here from the war department.
The officers are Lieuts D. G. Johnson,
M. F. Harmon, C. w. Russell, H. C. Da-
wilson and M. Kirby. They will leave
for the border before Wednesday.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
U. S. INDUsTRIALLY
PREPARED FOR WAR

WASHINGTON Sept. 26.-With 80,
900 manufacturers and firms in this
country, each doing a business OF
more than 100000 annually, the
United States is prepared industrfally
for war, according to announcement
made coincident with the organizing
of the navy consulting board mere.
Each of the firms can furnish muni-
tions or supplies. The new board will
include inventors, scientists and prom
inent engineers.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
BERLIN TO PROTEST
"UNCIVILIZED" TANK

LONDON, Sept. 25.-An Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Geneva says
that it is understood there that the
German Government proposes to lodge
a complaint with the International
Red Cross against the use of the So
called tanks" The complaint will be
on the ground that the use of these
new engines of warfare is contrary to
recognized methods of civilized war
fare.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
U. S. Airships Ready for Trial

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26.-Two Stur-
tevant steel 135-horsepower battle
planes, first of the fifty new machines
recently contracted for by the war de-
partment, are now en- route to North
Island from Boston. The new planes
are the most powerful yet sent to the
military aerodrome They will be en-
ployed by officers making cross-eoun-
try flights in the tests for the rank of
junior military aviator.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
FIFTN-FOUR HITS IN So
SHOTS WITH BIG GUNS

NORFOLK, Va, Sept. 26.-Fifty-
four hits in So shots with 12-inch guns
is said to be the record established
by the battleship Florida in the At
lantic fleets individual target prac-
tice at short and intermediate ranges
off the Virginia coast this week. Of
ficers predicted that this record would
put the Florida at the top of the gun
merry list by wide margin.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
sonoma pisrupted bv Storm

SANTA ROSA, Sept. 26-Sonoma
county was visited by an electric storm
and, heavy downpour of, rain last
week. Electric light and telephone
service in the outlying sections was
damaged, and at Healdsburg lightning
struck the residence of J. A. Petray.
No one was injured. Rain at this
time will harm the grape crop, the
harvest of which is just commencing.
Fortunately, the hop picking has been
finished,
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Whales Body Cast on Shore

PLAYA DEL REY, Sept. ga
crowd of curious people gathered about
the body of whale that was cast up
on the beach near here and speculated
as to the manner of the animals
death. A gaping wound in the head
gave rise to the theory that it had
been struck by the PROV of large
vessel.
The body was thirty feet long. 1t
was evident that the whale had not
been dead long.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Vineyards Menaced by Rainfall

STOCKTON, Sept. 26-Unusually
early rains, accompanied by thunder
and lightning, promised to do consid-
cradle damage to the late table grape
crop in San Joaquin county. During
the early part of the storm the rain
fall was very heavy.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Vice Consul Dies

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 26.-Emil
Pohli, vice consul in San Francisco for
Switzerland, and prominent here as an
attorney, is dead of pneumonia. He
was fifty-four years of age, and is suh-
vived by widow and one son. An
other son was killed in 1913, when he
fell from a cliff in Yosemite National
park
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Heavy Tax on War Profits

BERNIE, Switzerland, Sept. 25-A
heavy tax on all war profits has been
ordered by the government.
The federal council has decreed that
special tax of 25 per cent will be de-
manded. Profits on the sale of mu-
nitions and war supplies since Jan. /,
1915, are affected.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
WEEKS news FROM
NEICHBORING CITIES
sRIEf OUTLINE OF CURRENT EVENTS
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
condensed Resume Of the Weeks Happenings
Covering Events Of interest from Nearby
pIaees-.-WIn Allow Rapid Scanning
Crude Oil Is Raised

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 26.-Prices
of all crude oil were raised by the
Standard Oil company, this being the
first advance since July Z. Grades up
to 36.9 degrees gravity were advanced
5 cents a barrel; all oil from 81 de-
grees upward was advanced cents a
barrel.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Premier Tells Stand

LONDON, Sept. 25.-M. .Kalogerop-
oulos, the new Greek premier, declares
the new Greek government will OBJ
serve the most benevolent neutrality
toward the entente, says Reuter- dis
patch from Athens. "He repudiates
allegations that he is a Germanop-
hile," adds the dispatch, although he
confesses that he is an admirer of Ger
many"
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
HurdIer to Race in Sweden

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Sept. 26.-R. Simp-
son, of the University of Missouri,
holder of the 120-yard high hurdle rec
ord, will compete in the athletic meets
in Sweden next month, according to
an announcement made here
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Brazips Population 2e,542, 900

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil Sept. 25.
The Brazilian government has just
issued an official estimate placing the
country's population at 26,542;O0O
souls. Experts here agree that this
is all right up to 100000. Beyond
that point they say the estimate in
cludes the Indian inhabitants of vast
interior region, which no white man
has ever seen. Consequently they de-
clare that 14,542,0O0 of the estimate is
a mere wildcat guess.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
TELECRAPH|C NEWS
IN PARAGRAPHS
CLEANED FROM NUMEROUS SECTIONS
OF BOTH HEhISPHERES
Dispatches PietHhg Developments From tht Oul.
side World Stripped Of Unnecessary
Details and Presented IN Brief
Brings Down 18th Plane

BERLIN, Sept. 25.-Captain Boelke,.
Germany's most famous aviator, has
brought down two entente aeroplanes,
making his record twenty-eight ma
chimes disposed of during the war.
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
Allies, somme Loss 100000

BERLIN, Sept. 25.-Up to Sept. 15
the total losses of the allies on the
Somme front were 100000 men, ac-
cording to estimates in an official re-
view of operations issued here. Chis
fixed the British losses at 35O,O00, and
the French at 100000.
In their offensive, says the review,
the Anglo-French forces have con-
quered only 1,500 square kilomsters,
or 3 per cent of the total territory held
by the Germans in Belgium and
France
The Parker post., 1916-09-30
More Troops Sent to Border

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-The war
department ordered the following
troops to the Mexican border:
Wyoming National Guard, compris-
ing two infantry divisions; Troop A of
the Kansas National Guard, and troop
B of the Wisconsin National Guard.
There remain approximately 10000
National Guardsmen still to be sent to
the border under the plan of the de-
partment to give all the modified
military service on the frontier.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE 9TH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

On September the 18th you will
choose your representative for Con-
gress by primary election. II is
proper that you should have timely
notice from those offering for the
place.
By your continued favor and good
will, have been able to reach a
position that incre asses my power to
serve you effectively. Congressional
work is nearly all done by commit
tees Committee assignments are Civ
en- for efficiency and experience in
service. now hold the second place
on the most important committee
that on Agriculture.
1t is my desire to continue TO give
my district the benefit of the posi-
ton and experience you have enabled
me to acquire. | shall therefore
stand for reelection. At present it
is uncertain when congress will ed
journ. While it is in session | CON
ceiye it my duty to remain here.
trust that an adjournment or recess
may give me opportunity to mingle
with the people in all the counties
II such should not be the case, /
shall, as on previous occasions, leave
the matter in the hands of those who
sent me here and whom | have faith
fully served.
If my service has been satisfactory
10 you and you desire me to con
tinue it, | shall deeply appreciate
your favorable consideration.
GORDON LEE.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28

resent a County like Cobb and peo-
pie like you.
1 have endeaVored to the very best
Of my ability to make you hard
working, conscientious, faithful rep
resentative, and l feel that by rea-
son of the experience gained and the
friends made that l am in position
to make you better representative
than l have in the past.
On account Of being engaged in
the Legislature almost every day be-
tween this and the date of the pri-
mary, it will be impossible for me to
see each voter in person, but your
vote and influence will be greatly
appreciated and should | be elect,
will endeavor to the very best of my
ability to faithfully discharge the
duties of this important office.
Very respectfully,
FRED NORRIS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28

promise to work faithfully to repre-
sent the best interests of our County
and State.
Believing it to be the best and
most economical for the people, l
intend, if l am elected, to introduce
and urge the Passage o. bill plac-
ing all of our County officers, as well
as Solicitors, upon a salary, as l be-
lieve we would find this to be more
satisfactory than our present system.
| shall, to the best of my ability,
carefully look after and protect the
interests of all classes of our people,
fairly and impartially, in the law
making body of our State and en-
deavor to see that injustice is done
to no one.
enter this race absolutely free
from any faction of politics and I'M
der special obligations to none but
the great masses of the people, for if
l am elected, want to be free to do
what is for your interests and not
that of favored few.
l will appreciate the support of
every voter and try to show my ap-
probation by rendering faithful SER
vice, if you elect me.
Respectfully,
JOHN P. CHENEY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28
FOR S0LLCIT0R-GENERAL
To the Voters of the Blue Ridge
Respectfully, etc.,
II L. PATTERSON
Circuit

10 LHe voters OF The Blue Ridge
Circuit:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Solicitor G eneral OF
the Blue Ridge Circuit, subject tc
the Democratic primary to be held
on the 18th day of September, 1916
Section 1927 of the Civil Code OF
Georgia prescribes the following oath
for Solicitors-General of this State:
Il do swear that l will faith
fully and impartially, and with
out fear, favor, or affection
discharge my duties as Solicitor
General, and will take only my
lawful fees Of Office. So help
me God"
If elected, l will discharge the du-
ties of the Office as set forth in this
oath.
In the event Of my election, Mr..
Gordon b. Gam, of Cobb County,
will be the Assistant Solicitor-Gener-
al for the entire Circuit.
Your vote and influence will be
greatly appreciated
respectfully,
WILLIAM BUTT.
Blue Ridge ca, June 20, 1916.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28

to use every effort to keep politics
and factionalism out of our courts,
and give to every litigant fair trial.
l will continue to arrange the bust
ness of the courts in advance and
have same published SO as to give
parties and witnesses notice, and
have the business transacted with the
least possible expense and inconven-
fence to the parties litigant, and to
the public treasury
l thank the people for their past
support, and earnestly solicit, and
will appreciate, the same III this
campaign.
Respectfully, ETC.,
II L. PATTERSON,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28

of the voters as | can.
In large degree l will necessarily
have to depend upon my friends tc
look after my candidacy whether
get to see them or not.
have many friends and support
ers on each side of the fight for Soil
citor-General; therefore, | have not
aligned myself with either Of the
candidates, nor will l do so. Any
statement to the contrary is mis-
statement of fact.
l will sincerely appreciate your
vote and support.
Respectfully,
N. A. MORRIS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28
FOR JUDGE
To the Voters Of the Blue Ridge
Cirouit.

To the Voters Of the Blue Ridge
Circuit:
hereby announce as a candidate
for Judge Of this Circuit, subject to
the Democratic Primary to BE- held
on September 18th. 1916.
If elected, | shall endeavor to dis
charge the duties of the Office il. tne
manner prescribed by law.
am going to try to see as meny
of the voters as possible before the
primary. The legal matters in which
| am employed will necessarily take
a great deal of my time; for this rsa
son it will he impossible for IL to
make a thorough canvass of no cir
cult. | shall, however, see as many
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28
FOR SOLICITOR-GENERAL
To the Voters Of the Blue Ridge Cir
N. A. MORRIS.

To the Voters Of the Blue Ridge Cir.
cult:
will never forget my friends
who voted for me in my first race
for Solicitor General. have en-
deavored to the best of my ability to
carry out my promises made to the
voters of the Blue Ridge Circuit in
that race. | have not used the Of
flee as a money-making machine, but
nave done my best to temper Justice
VITA mercy, and at the same time
in ICY humble way, help enforce the
law OF cur land.
Where an officer has done his duty
it is always customary to re-elect
him to second term, and | hereby
announce my candidacy for re acc
ton to the office of Solicitor General
of the Blue Ridge Circuit, subject to
the White Democratic Primary, to be
held September 18th, 1916.
Mr.. Charles l.. Harris, of Forsyth
County, will be my Assistant if elect
ed. We expect to run an open, fair
race and will appreciate the support
and influence of the voters Of the
blue Ridge Circuit.
Respectfully,
HERBERT CLAY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28

A. .. CREIG, Asst TO Recsiosr,.
S'' L0~i' q San Francisco Railroad.
c. W. KoUNs, Ce~T Manager.
AtchisOn, Topeka Il Santa Fe Rs,I-
H. W., McMASrER, CsHr Manager,
WAesiing and Lake Erie RailrosA-
N ID: mAHER, Vics- PrssidenA
Norfolk and Westcrn Railway.
JAMES RUSSELL, CsnT Mana1er.
Denver d Mo Crande Railroad.
A. N. SCHOYER, Rssioeu, Yiaa.p.
Pennsyivanis Lines weSt.
W. l. seldom, Vioe-Pre,,a..,
SeAbOard Air Line Railway.
A. ), STONE. Iics- Presieisn4.
Erie Railroad
o. 5. wAID, Vice-Pres. & C~rT Mo.~~.
Sunset Central Lines,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-07-28

ne average yearly payments all Southern train en-
shown by the 1915 payrolls were ~ '| "