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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commercial Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis oj the Pacific Coast
EVKRY THIHSDAY— .lANTAHY 4Tit. 1»17
V^o. I
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ^..^^wirv
SAN FRANCISCO PRELIMINARY INDUSTRIAL SURVEY
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Invites You. Your Family and Friends to Attend An
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY DR. B. M. RASTALL
To Be Held in The SCOTTISH RITE AUDITORIUM.
SUTTER STREET AND VAN NESS AVENUE
Wednesday. January 10th. 1917. 8 P. M.
"SAN FRANCISCO'S PRELIMINARY INDUSTRIAL SURVEY"
Dr. B. M. Rastall has been employed ^X the Chamber of Cor^^^^^^
purpose of dehvenng a series of lectures ^l'^?^'^'"^^^^^^^^^ of the survey. The
present to the Ccmmittee and the members of ^he Chamber of Conime^-ce Alexander. Robert
Committee consisting of Messrs^ F. J. KosterCha.man^ Meese Adolf Mack. Henry R. Young. B. F.
Newton Lynch. J. D. Grant. John A McGregor. Constant Wees^^^«°' ^ Holberton. M. H. Esberg,
^^Tr^o^:r^tIL^^'^'^^''r^^- ""n" ;..%on or .,cH .teres, t.at .Hey
gave several evenings to a hearing of the survey.
I)r. Kastall is an .•xp.Tt in tli.- planiiinK and rarry-
iiip throuKh of .'ommunity d.'Vi'lopm.-nt work.
During his rnrlitT yrars \\v was trained for fffir-
i.-noy fnuMncMriuK. H.Murinp a wide experience in
praetieal husir.ess work nn«l at the same time pursu-
ing advane.d stu.ly in e.-ononiic and business lines,
taking the dortorate degr.*- in this field at the I ni-
versity of Wisconsin.
More reeentlv he has .oii.-. t,tia!.-d upon industrial
surveys of eities and seetions. the preparation from
them of definite i.n.erains of development work and
the piving of a eonstructive s.-rviee for putting the
plans into aetual accomplishment.
The first work in this field was that of th.- dinetor-
ship of the Wis.-onsin State Board of Public AfTairs
whirh made n peneral survey and planned lines of
iti.1ii«sfri:il and 'ivi.- adv.Tnri'nu-nt.
During the past year his time has been divided
iM-tween survey and eonstruetive work for Chamber
of (•..inm.-n-e or^'ani/.ations in two pieat .iti.s-San
Krancisr.) and N'W York.
SOME Of DR. RASTAU'S COMMISSIONS
Head School of Business, Extension Division.
University of Wisconsin; Director. Wisconsin
State Board of Public Affairs; Director. Massa-
chusetts Conferences on Industrial Development;
Advisory Expert. The Civic and Industrial Ex-
hibit of' Ireland; Director. Industrial Survey of
Fairfield County (Conn); Director, Industrial
Survey of New York City (Manhattan); Pre-
liminary Industrial Survey of San Francisco.
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OP COMM£RCE ACTIVITIES
SAN KKANCISCC) CHAMHICK
OK COMMKUCK ACTIVI TIKS
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Um aa of March S. 1179.
Sab*cripiton Price Fifty Cents per Year
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BUSINESS FOR YOU
I In- l>i-|u»t l^iiartrrmnjitrr. Fort Mniion. Snn Fran-
ciMco, C«l. will riTi'ivo scal<*d pru|MMialH until 12 iiouii.
.Fnniiary 'Jfi, ]*M7, for lnrK«> qnnntiti«'K of Iniildin^
mali'rinia for SohotleUl HarrarkK, II. T., includiiiK
<1oui;1hk fir and ri'dwixMl lunilx-r. I'lnlar Hliinf;l«'!i,
INirtlnnd ri>nii>nt, metal lath, n'inforrinff Mtcoi, |{al
vaniri'd iron shn-ts, iron work for tnisHi-H, pliniiliinK.
painting an<l roofing uiatrrialK. cold Kt<irni;i> doorM.
ciirk inHulation, terra eotta eiiiinney tlu«>N and otiier
MiiHeellaneuiu iiiaterialK. Inforiiintiun on aj>|)lieation
to alK)ve namvtl ofTieor.
CHRISTMAS GIFT
The Wells Fari^o nu-n and women, to the number
of ei(;ht thousand, will receive a million dollnrK an a
Christmas (;ift tluK year. This pift is in the form of
a bonus to Ite paid to tlume who have been in its
exclutiive employ for a year or m«»re. and in eaeli
ease will eipial one month 'k wai;eH based on salaries
paid durin^ir Oetober, lOlfi.
CHARITY
An Announcement
The < hanties neiit Committee ealls
the atti-ntion of : ^ to the use of it.s IN-
KORMATIMN HlKKAl . Telephone Kearny 112.
Amonc other aetivitie.s. the Committee is at
pris.iit looking into the methods and sehemes
of fraudulent sidieitors. Before eontributin^ to
4ny ••ItHrity. or s4ilieitor. unknown t«i a member.
!' iiittec desires to impress strongly on
i> the Use of the Information Bureau. By
so donifT. members may proteet themselves
a^nin>^t thi> frnniK
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
llMtfnaatM' Chaa W Fay ha* no(in»4) tha Chamber of the fol-
le«(nff ■»"■"<• ■'■'-- -"-1 do* nr timea of Trana-Paclflc Malla.
t«a<i4 on allon rurnl*h<^ bjr ■(eamahip cotnpunlea
Thvy arv ■ >n(« on notice l'ap«r mall for Hawaiian
aa4 Hliillppin* Islands elssis o«« hour aartlsr than tima clv«n
Lsavs Data
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CAR SHORTAGE
By insisting; on heavier loadiiijf and prompter load
in^ and unloading of freight ears, the Southern
Paeifn' Company has succeeded in reducing the car
shortajje. In one month, the company waved the use
of 3.978 cars by the expedient of askinfi^ for their
heavier Inadinp. In other words, to move the same
ijuantity of merchandise durini; that month would
have required 3,978 more cars if laden with a lif^hter
load. Barley was carrii'd with n heavier load of 3.4
tons per ear; beets with 4 tons more per ear; cement
with nearly 3 tons more per car; corn and oata with
fi..') more tons per car and general merchandise of all
sorts with 1.1 more tons per car.
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CENSUS RECOMENDATION
'I Ik- lldii. .*>aiii I.. Ko^'iTs. Diriitor of the Census, in
his Annual Report, calls attention to the constant de-
mand for information as to the annual output of our
•lomestic manufactures at more frequent intervals
than every fifth year, anti states that a census cover-
injr only jfross values of the proc'iiets of the various
industries and the quantities and values of some of the
|>rineipal products could be taken very ex|»editiously
and at a comparatively small cost. The purpose of
such a census would be to confine the inrpiiry within
the above limits and to compile and publish the
stati.stics in time so that they would be of current
int»Test and value. The Director recommends that
I'-eislation be enacted authorizing him to take an
intermediate census of the quantities and values of
domestic manufactures of Ifllfi and for every fifth
year thereafter.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
DRAYAGE SITUATION IN SAN FRANCISCO
111 foniiiTtioii with thf li'ttiT from llu' Druyiiu-irs AKsociHtioii oi Saii hVaiicisco. which ft)llti\vs.
tlif Ituurii of Din-ftors i-oiiKidtTfil thf \vaK«' iii«'reas«' wliii-h has hvt'u j^raiitt'd by thf Draymen's Asso
riatioii, and reached thr conclusion that under tiie circumstances, the draymen were rigiit in giving
thf wage increases rfqUfstfd. The lit)ard, however, cannot undertake to make any recommendations
ttn drayage rates, hut for the infornuitiun of memhfrs, is puhlisiiing thf following Ifttfr whi«-h gives
the position of thf Draynifu's Association on the subject :
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS "December 29, 1916.
OF SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Gentlemen:
As a number of members of the Draymen's Association are also members of the Chamber of Com-
merce, we feel that the Chamber should be apprised of the present situation in reference to the teaming
industry in this city. We therefore take the liberty of reviewing some of the facts, as briefly as possible.
The Brotherhood of Teamsters, comprising, all drivers engaged in the handling of merchandise,
gave notice prior to December 1, 1916, of their desire to terminate their agreement with our Association,
which agreement was dated the first day of January, 1912; and that notice was followed by a request
on their part for an increase of 50 cents per day in the pay of all drivers of horse drawn vehicles.
They also asked that the pay for overtime be increased from 50 cents to 75 cents per hour; these
changes to take effect January 1, 1917.
In connection with this request, we desire to say, that the officers of the Union and the members
generally, have lived up to the spirit and letter of their contract made with us, over five years ago, and
that there has been no increase in the wages of the drivers during that time, except that drivers of
automobiles (not then covered by our a^eement), received a similar advance of 50 cents per day, a
few months ago.
The wages which we have been paying during the past five years have been substantially as
follows: $2.00 per day for drivers of one horse wagons; $2.50 to $3.00 per day for drivers of light two
horse wagons; $3.50 per day for two horse truck diivers and drivers of heavy wagons; $4.00 per day
for four horse teamsters; a day's work consisting of nine and one-half hours, but as a matter of fact
the way it works out, it is practically equivalent to a ten hour day.
Considering these hours and all of the other facts and circumstances we were compelled to frankly
admit that we thought the request for higher wages was justified, not only on account of the increased
cost of living during the past five years, but also on account of the rate of wages paid other trades
and occupations in this city at the present time.
However, looking at the matter from our standpoint, we were likewise affected by the same in-
creased cost of living and the increased expense of carrying on business, and therefore we were com-
pelled to hesitate before granting the demands of our men.
During the period of time covered by the above contract with our drivers, namely from January
1, 1912, to date, there has been practically no increase in the charges for drayage in this city. Under
the present conditions, and owing particularly to the increased cost of commodities (which we must
purchase in large quantities in the conduct of our business), it has become impossible for us to obtain
an adequate return for the investment and time devoted to the industry.
Aside from the heavy increased cost of horses, grain, hay, leather, iron, steel, hardwood, horse-
shoes, canvass (for tops) and other commodities, due to war conditions, there has been a gradual and
steady advance in these and all other commodities over the period of our contract with the Brotherhood
of Teamsters; not only have all commodities increased in cost, but all our other expenses have likewise
greatly increased; compensation insurance is a heavy added burden.
We have struggled along without increasing our rates in the hope that conditions would improve,
but the reverse has happened, and many members of our Association are facing bankruptcy unless some
relief is found.
We considered very carefully the question of granting or refusing these demands for increased
pay and we were at first inclined to refuse to grant them, but on further deliberation and recognizing
that their demands were just, we felt obliged to grant the same; but we desire to notify the Chamber
of Commerce and all the merchants of this city, that the inevitable result will be an increase of the
drayage rates in San Francisco, and we hope that the facts will be brought to the attention of the
members of the Chamber of Commerce so that they will understand and appreciate why an increase
in the drayage rates is necessary.
A refusal on our part to grant the just demands of our men would have been not only unreason-
able, but might have precipitated a long and costly struggle in San Francisco, which we believe it
was our duty to avoid if possible.
Thanking you for the careful consideration we are sure this matter will receive at your hands,
we remain. Yours very truly.
DRAYMEN S ASSOCIATION.
By. (Signed) C L. Tilden, President."
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRAOe OPPORTUNITIES
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FOREIGN MARKETS FOR GROCERIES
Muri'AU of Foniirn uml Duiiicstio ComnnTfc in con-
xiflfrinir thf a«lviH«hility of luivini; special reports
inmie ■« to poKNiMi* inarkrt.s for ^ro«>rrii>H and kindred
arti<' ■ ri.a and the Orient.
!f rt wonltl writi* letterh urging;
' same to the Koreii^n Trade
■••r they woiiUI l»e sent for-
unnl aa endorsements uf tlie Department 'a reeom-
iiKtidntion that I hi- rep«»rt In* prepare*!
ARE YOU SENDING A DELEGATE TO THE
FOREIGN TRADE CONVENTION*'
If ' -Iatii>ii whicli will atlviTsely
affeer «»f the I*a«'ine Coast or if
proper lawH an- fioi pa.n^ted to protect it from Knro-
pean e«»riiniiTeial tlisi-rimiiiation aft«'r the war, San
Franeisio merehants will he partially responsihlo tin-
lesM a Ktronp de|f(;ation is aent to the fortheominf?
National Kor»iirn Tra<le Convention to he held in
V" ' ' ' 'JTth. A special train will he
r idate the de|f(;ati'K and the
• <U V. i;ii a loss of lint nine Itiisiness days
•iM- of two hnii«Ired dollars and up.
I he foiiowinK delegates have already sif^ned tip to
attend :
Jamts Woods. St. Francis HottI: W. A. Young, Jr.. Pacific
Mall S S Co ■ Aimmr N N-wKnii. H. M. Newhall A Co : Geo. E.
Mlddi»m»» . . - ^ ,. p Thane. A. F. Thane A
Co : H A Co.: Joseph Magner. Scott.
M»o»-»' A ' ■ Robert Dollar Co.: Constant
V '* ^ Louia Oeti, Ceti Bros A Co.; J.
C 's: Paul C. Jones. Santa Cruz Portland
C' Can'rn C.ink: H. N. Thomas. Ch>Tia
Mj I S S C *.< J r r-g. f ' -imber of Commerce: F.
L. LIpman. WeHs Fargo Sevjo >> ; A. P. Ciannlnl. Bank
of Ita'y: Jo^n Rothiff- > ■ • d A Co.; Ma* Schuckl,
Schuchl A Company: > L. Jones A Co.: J. M. Tecs,
Otto A Tcca; C. B 'ad A Hoag; Arnold Pollak:
A. T Oe Forest. US » Co : C M. McCormIck, First
National Bank: S. M v Cty Packing Co ; Htnry Stein.
Stem A Company: P .waid, Paraffine Paint Co.; C. H.
Bcntley, California P ; R C. Reid. Balfour Guthrie A
Co.: J. M Botts, A <arine Paint Co.: H. T. Po«w«li.
Standard Oil Co : Jc Crocker National Bank: Jas. J.
Fagan, Crf^-^"- '-j* C k. Mcintosh. Bank of Cali-
fornia: R. of Commerce: F. Dohrmann. Jr.,
Nathan-Do- " E Baen. Anglo London A Paris
Nat. Bank ^ r-^-^v^rse. Chamber of Com-
merce: M in A Co : Sidney M.
Phillips. M Judson Manufacturing
Co.: S I. Vern W. Lee. Judson
Freight Fr ) P. A. Union Paclhc
Sy«<<?m- V. 1 Co.: Phil Selig. Sclig
E • ci vr : tr, -.ortn America: W. C. Chamber-
-y Mfg Co : 0*0. A. Mattern, Oantner A
S' J. 8. Havre A Co.: G. H. Carter. W. R.
Grace A Co.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The ((diowiiiir commiuiieation has heen received at
Ihia department under dale of l>eeeml>er 'JHth.
Please he advised that the Kreinh Mark (Jencral de
Neirrier has Imi'ii definitely withdrawn fnun the
hcrlh for Nantes owintr to present condition of war
risk insurance which prevents the hookinir of a full
carifo for France. She is now in the marki*t for a
full carifo of liiirli-v for I' K. Continent.
ViMirs Irulv,
F. HKNHY
Steamer .\i»rtlilan<l has heen chartered to carry
luniher from (Jrays Ilarlior to Tayta hy .S. K. Slade
Luniher Company.
Amonf; the car^^o lirouKht to this port <»n the Fast
Asiatic Company's Danish Motor Ship .lutlatidia
from Kohr last week wer«' r>, <!.'>(» cases oil, i:{.42(i
hags heans. lO.fHKl hags peas, 2,r):n sacks mustard
aeed. 2,75t) haga rice and considerahle canned goods,
provisions, etc.
The January sailing in the CJrace Line for Halhoa,
Chile and Peru will he taken hy the Steamer Caei<jue.
The arrival and departure of ves.sels at Fnited
Kin^'dom ports will n«»t he reported hy teh-tfraph.
The foreign tonnage on the way and chartered at
this port, amounts to 2n.'>.82.'{ tons as (>oinpared with
l.'iO.cns tons the same date (Deeemher 2Hth) laat
year. This does not iiuOudc steamers calling for ftiel.
Steamer I)eRpat«'h arrived here last wc«'k from
Portlaml with a ftdl cargo of potatoes and onions,
the first shipment of its kind to arrive here hy water.
Consisting of H'-W tons, of which there were fi.HoT
sacks onions, ami .'».S.'»?» sacks potatoes, consigned to
various commission concerns in this city.
Toyo Kiaen Kaisha chartered Steamer Shimpo
Maru. left Yokohama on Deeemher 24th for this <'ity :
vi'ssel has ahoard 4,(MK) tons of gi'iicral cargo. 800
tons of which will he discharge<l at nnii(»lulu, the
rest of which will he dischjucfd Iktc. mtmI is con-
signed to local consignees.
The iii'w Motor Ship Seah<»rn, now luiilding at
Sialtle, has heen ehartered to carry luiiil)cr cargo
from Columhia Hivj-r to China at the rate of .t2r>.(K)
per thousand hy the China Export and Import Ltun-
i>er Company. Ocean Lumher Company have taken
the S<'hooner William Nottingham under charter for
250 shillings lumhcr from I'lieet Sound to Durlian
and Di'lagoa Bay.
Williams Dimoiid & < n. n.-tve notili<-d the .Marine
Dept. that they have laid on the herth the new
Steamer Panuco. for Havana and Cienfucgos (Cuhai
January loading. She will get <pii«'k <leKpatch from
San Francisco. This v«'ssc| has just heen completed
at Seattle.
Part of the cargo hrought here hy Steamer Lur
line from Honolulu last week consisted of 1.270 tons
molasses. 72.1. '{') hags sugar for the Crockett Hefinery,
and r>.'i.ori7 cases canned pineapjilea, total cargo con-
sisted of 7,668 tons.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
1917-AND WHAT THE CHAMBER WILL DO
Maiia^iT Lynch atul his a.s.sistaiit recently iiiatle an exteiiKive eastern trip of investigatiun whicli in-
eluded the InriLfer eaKtern centers and coniniercial organizations. As a result of tiiis trip the niodern ideas
in ('handier of Coinineree work have l»een analyzed with a view l(»ward ri-rKJerinj; additional "servic"
to tlip MiemherHJiip.
There are a great many a<'tivities (often tcrnied '*stunts"i which have heen succcKsfuI in other
dies, Imt wlii«h would not have he«'n so lu-re for various reasons. On the other hand it has heen the policy
of the Chandler to interi'st tlu' nieinhership hy rt-iil work aeeoinplishi'd and not Ity superticial nieth(xls.
CHARITIES AND SOLICITATIONS
The Charity Endorsement work of the Chamber will be greatly
enlarged during the coming year. The Information Bureau Is now
equipped to furnish Information re fraudulent advertising schemes,
soliciting, etc.
A confidential exchange will be inaugurated In order to give
information to all charities or interested persons as to relief and
other aid being rendered to various parties, in order to prevent
a duplication of charity, and to offset fraudulent Imposters.
The Charities Endorsement Committee expects to meet with
all the different charitable organizations of the city at an early
date, with a view to systematizing the work being done in the
city, more particularly at the present time of placing the
accounting and reporting systems of the different charity organ-
Itatlona on a uniform basis. The cooperation of members in
the work of the Committee will be of great assistance, not only
to the Committee, but also to the members generally In the
effort to be made during the coming year of relieving a situa-
tion that has become a burden to all, and cleaning out the
fraudulent solicitors and their various schemes and to protect
our members In their donations to charity, as well as the organ-
izations that arc supposed to receive their donations.
Mr. H. J. Maglnnlty, who Is widely known In San Francisco
and has been connected with large fmanclal, Industrial and other
enterprises, has been appointed Secretary of the Committee In
active charge of this work.
INDUSTRIAL WORK
Or. B. M. Rastall has come west again at the request of the
Industrial Program Committee. He will announce the result of
the preliminary Industrial survey of the San Francisco Bay
Region In a series of public lectures simultaneously with pub-
licity articles In the daily press and other publications.
Further plans relating to a more Intensive survey of the dis-
trict will be announced later.
SAN FRANCISCO WILL GO INLAND THIS YEAR
As announced In the "Activities" of December 14th a series
of excursions and special delegations have been planned to
attend all of the more Important events In the State such a
expositions, county fairs, etc. The large number of firms whic
have already signed up for this work assures the success c
what has proven to be a very popular undertaking.
PLACEMENT BUREAU FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
As announced In the "Activities" of December 21st. the f)ri
list of positions In connection with the Placement Bureau of th
Chamber appears In this Issue. The many demands upon th
office of the Chamber for service along this line has prompte
the officers of the Chamber to Inaugurate this work. Its sue
cess is already assured In addition to the fact that the Place
mCnt Bureau will prove of additional service to the membershl|
SONS OF MEMBERS DINNER
At an early date a dinner will be held to which the member
of the Chamber will be Invited to bring their sons. This Ide
has worked out admirably in eastern centers with a view to
ward Inculcating a spirit of good citizenship in the future bual
ness men of the city.
MEMBERSHIP WORK
The Membership Committee has been particularly busy layln
plans for maintaining, Interesting and Increasing membershl
of the Chamber during the year. Seven field representative
have been busily engaged for the past month In calling upo
the membership with the result that the Chamber starts th
new year without a delinquent member on the list.
Over one hundred members have been added to the Chambe
since the close of the campaign and elaborate plans are bein
made to thoroughly canvass every line of business in the cit
during the year. In addition thereto the field force will b
used to call upon every member of the Chamber In order t
secure Ideas and suggestions and bring the work of the organlza
tion directly to the attention of the membership. The Chambe
desires to make members and not subscribers out of It
membership.
Additional services now being prepared will be announced late
In the "Activities."
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SAN FRANCISCO CHABfBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
New Rule for Initiftl Placement of Can
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PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qu«lih<.aiiuii» ol the pattict enumerated herevnth
will prove inieretting to you.
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now set for January 15th. before Cominissioner Love-
land in San Francisco and for January 26th, in Los
AngtlcH.
It haa been ho|H*d on the part of the shippers in the
state f • ooiilil l>f f. .1 without for-
mal li- . ; „ would Huti>' . iiuvt the sit-
'lUtion. eorreetinff whatever abuses actually exist, hut
.it ha.n now l»«-vii d<-<'idcd by the rnilroadK to go on
with the ht-aring In- tore the ('onuni.s!iion and Icuv.- fh.-
question up to the Commission to decide.
T ;ui. as wi'll as all comiiuTrial «)r-
gai „:!'jut the state, will be represented,
and will endeavor to present the facta to the Com-
misnion in sik-Ii m iM.nuifr that a rnli* may be finally
adopt>-d winch will \\<>rk no hardship on legitiinat)-
bnsin<>sa, and at the same time give the carriers what
they a- ■ d to.
On • as produce, grain, hay. etc., jus
well as on carload shipments billed to shipper's order,
all of which r» ■ ".n before final disposition
can be givi'u, f ..• some exception made .so
aa to place no hartlship upon the eondtiet of legitimate
busiiu'.is
TRAFFIC SERVICE
The Traffic Bureau librar\
is fin <>xt«>nNivo that 1
..f tl..- I
• • ' ■ r....
• d it .
■ ■ ' i -I- lit
.• of tl
Ml the Inited
>• • . , of th. •
f are informed
in.stantly as to rates and rout'-^ The Bureau is
at T ,M.r ...rvifo. Why not make it r art of your
a.s many in« fhants ]■... Tell the
1 r ' traffic
and transportation
pro (1 in sol
ving them.
.1 > .1 1 c !i 1 1 1 a 1 1
lor la»t (our
...ai- iia«>iiiiK ■>.■ '■".•I. 1..1 iiinii .iii>i Ki..i<iy line muuM
like |>o«i(iun a» iravrliiiK talrikiiian.
im A iiiaii 45 ye.i- r an ex-
r<inivr |Mi»iiion in a line, or
taleftmsn — saliiry oi Jluu jji r munili and com-
1U3. An expert machinist will ii mi in a tmall
machine ahop in order to »ecure a i villi the firm.
104. A man with teveral years experience aa chief ex-
' ' ise in Wall Slrcei; ten year*
six yeartk livestock raising and
105. A position wanted a» executive in shipping or com-
inrrcial line by a man having several years experience in
this line
106 Care oi r»tatc ur grncr^il real estate work wanted
by a man familiar with this kind uf work Di-siratilc • mi-
nections more essential than salary.
1 «l l>> a mall 4<»
: icnce —speak s and
«;i:tv Tvti.ii i.iii^-u.iKM ••. r.xviiuut I cic-niiccs. A Valuable
mail for forciKn trade drpartinrnt of import and export
iiousc.
lOR. Lady wants t<« write storiettes suitable for advertis-
lets. Will lake entire charge of printtOK and
. M1K same.
UN. Salesman desires opening, experienced in fine art
lines, paintings, furniture and Oriental art goods.
110. Research and experimental chemist desires opening
Graduate of University of California.
Ill A m.Tn who has experience in consular service
ahmail. .<' '• ntial secretary, correspondence, account-
iii»^ and vants position handling correspondence
and accoiiiitin^.
112. .\ mrmhrr of the .Xmerican Institute of Mining
•M executive position with producing or
uy; has hatl 5 years experience in this
" jrk.
II4-W. College graduate, with knowleilgc of type-
writing desires p<>>ition as executive secretary; a young
woman of resource and ability, with a knowle«lge of f-'rench.
'ierman and Spanish.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-113. Large corporation wants manager for club house
in the bay region Mu»t h'v rvniitivr al>iliiv ami rx-
pcricnce in welHarc work
CABLE SERVICE NOTE
The Wfstrrii i iiiori 'rdcjjnipli < oiii|iatiy aimounccR
the following:
•The Trans Atlaiilie i.r and weekend-
letter serviri' has been . .Mes.sage» are ac-
cepted subject to delay nmi at sender's risk.
Japanese Service
.Surnames «an !•<• us. <i as sivrnatiires in messages
to Japanese points."
A\] rn A IV Triors
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THITRSDAY — .lAM'AIM lli... 1 '.» 1 7
!^Co. 2
DELEGATE
A Badge of Honor
II. riwitli is a cut of the badge deHifjiU'd f<»r dclcjfatrs to the National
T~ l-'or<'ij;ii Tradr Convention in I'ittslmr^h this month.
It is customary for «l<'l«'<;atfs to wear hadj^fs to various functions not
only to distinjruish thcjn hut as a souvenir. This hadtrc lias hccn dcsifjuatcd
a.s "A BAIXJK OF HONOR" because it signifies that the wearer has at
, . J >i»nu' consideraltle sacritice of time made a trip across this continent to
' ^ ittend a j-onvention for the jrood. not only of his own personal interests, not
I inly in the inten'st of his l)elovod city hut for the j'ntire I'aeiHc Coast — a
duty well done — symholizinjr a fijfht for peaceful conimeree as opposed to
^ ^^ hloodslu'd aiul desolation, in after years this souvenir will remind the
\ '^ mW comiufr generation that the wearer was oru* wh(» helped lay the foundation
Si.m m.w f,,r I'acitic Coast supremacy in foreign trade on the Pacific.
The hacktrround of Jdue sky with a settintr sun ty|>ities the future clear
sky of contmer<*e with nothiiifr hetween the Pacific Coast and the ffreat future
commerce of the (Orient hut the Pacific Ocean whose very luime siffnifies
"peace."
Tlie Fir Tree, the Fruit and the Grain are symholical of the leadin^'
products of the great States of On-gon. Washington and California — lumher.
fruit and grain.
The designation '"racific' Coast Delegate" is intended to convey the fact
that while San Francisco and her sister cities on the North and South may
have local interests ami proMems peculiar to themselves yet when it comes to
a ccnncn cai:se aflectirg the Pacific Coast as a whole they are a luiit and
stand together as one.
ARE YOU GOING TO WEAR ONE OF THESE BADGES?
The Deadly Parallel
1916 1915 Increase
San Francisco $3,479,862,482 $2,692,688,939 $787,173,543
Los Angeles 1,284.091.971 1.043.130.666 240.961.305
Seattle 790.217.950 612.451.919 177,766.031
Portland 649.775.141 554.451.753 95,323,388
Oakland 223.044.093 181.695.197 41.348,896
Sacramento 127.219.795 91.284.687 35.935.108
Tacoma 116.810.915 98.668.248 18,142.667
San Diego 112.043.265 91.234.968 20.808.297
San Francisco's bank clearings in 1916. were $176,659,352 greater than the com-
bined bank clearings of the next seven largest Pacific Coaist cities.
8
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
SAN IM^ANCISCO CHAMIUCK
OF COMMKRCK ACTIVITIES
Bm^fftd m McondclAM matter Jar :<)IS. at the Pott
Oflicc at S«n Francitcu. >, under
(h« act of March j. la.-n.
Siihifription Prire Fifty Cent* per Year
Publuhrd weekljr by the
b\N IKANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMFRCF:.
Merrhantt Exchange Buildinit. 465 California St
San F'ranri^ro
BUSINESS FOR YOU
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
Cashier
Charttiea
Foreign Trade
Grain Inapection
DEPARTMENTS
Industrial Marine
Information Membership
Law and Order Municipal Affairs
Legislation Transportation
ARE YOU A 'MUO?"
The rxprwwion a "Miik" i** ii"*'tl by the faki- wilifi-
tur to tlfNJiniatt' the Ki'ittleinHii who KtitiHcribrH to a
book which is to rontain the Kul>Kcriber'K photograph
ancl biotrruphy. Th«> book in known proffssionally
as the '*.M "<." It •wlibiiii rcarhi's thr printer
and thi» ^ ■.->' niont-y assists a f«'W inon* pro-
foHHional Httli.-itoiH ab>nir life's rmitrh way. After a
HUfTirient la|>se of time, a solii-itor is likely t<> eall on
the stitmeriber ami explain that owint; to eireiiin-
atanrm (the nolieitor will have plenty to use by way
of explanation^ the printer's bill in unpaid, he would
like a further donation to pay the printer and deliver
the hook, but the pi>nr printer remains unpaid and
the Holieitor ean deelare an extra dividend. These
aoljeitors opornte ffen»«rally throui;h .some so called
IV !i with a hi(;h Houndint; name.
Sj , of one giviuf? you a eom|»Iet«*
aeeount of their nn'tho<l«.
Before V..M .. ..fno a "Mup" eall up the CIIAHI-
TIKS KN KNT f'OMMITTKK HrHKAU OF
INKOHMA I i« ' N. K«'arny 112. which will ^rive you
a complete aeeount of their methods.
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
PoMtmAaior Chaa W Fay has notlflrd th« Chaml>«r of tha fol-
lowtnc aklllna <latea and cloainc tlm«a of Trana-Pactflc Malta.
b«a«d on th« latest Information fumlahed by at«amahlp companies
Tb«7 ar« aub)«ct to dtaac* on notlc*. Papar mall for Hawaiian
•ad PhUlpplna lalanile eloata on* hour aarilar than Una* stvan.
Daatlnatlon
Laava I DaU
Orttlnary Mall
Cloaca Ferry
Rerlatered
Mall rioa«a
Kamr
M.inoa
Mo no ma
Naw Zaaiaad •MiVvr\
CtUna-Japat
ManlU. P I
HawBii
Ouam. M I
Tahiti
B*iH-l Jan f? I** ««!imJan 15 !« »«HmJsn 15
8 F -T
H K J
The lit poi l^iinrteniwister. Kort MaHnn, California,
will open bids at ll:(Hi A. .M. January IHth.. for sup
idyinK IK.IMHI Ibii. of beana. 144 ^'ailona of syrup.
'Jl.t»(H« lbs. of butter. '.\CA) of drieil eiirrantK. 240 eana
of punipkiuN. !MNM) lbs. of nx'k aalt. 1.2<Nl cauh of
Mpinach and W eaUK beef toniru<-
The above named officer will upen bids at 1 1 :(H.)
A. M.. .lanuary Hi, 1!H7, for siipplyin^ H.fiSH cans
..f l-.ts and lit l(h<K» A. M.. February fi. 11H7. for
Mipplyint; asbestoH. cement, oinxjiw index t-jn-ds.
naiU. paint. Rtovepipe. etc.
Above OfTicer will open bids at 10 A. M January
l<'Uh. fur Nupplyintr 4,(MN) yds. of burlap, offiee-ehaim.
filinir cabinets, artielrs of bardwan-. lumber etc.
MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER INVITED
The C*ommon wealth Club of California has invited
tlw members of the (Miamber of Commerce to attend
their luncheon iiieetintr Saturday. January liitli at
the Palace Hotel, at which time li. K. .Miles. President
Wisconsin State Hoard of Industrial Kducaticui, will
speak on "Common Schools and Common Sense; the
New Demand of Wape Karners, Industry and Citizen
ship." The subject i« one in which our ortranization
is interested and we trust that as many of our
nu'iiibers as are able will be present, liiinebeon will
be served at seventy-five cents per plate.
•Thla reaa»l d»p«rta from Vanooavvr, & C.
ALASKA COAL LEASES
Tlie « iiamlter ol ( 'oiiiiihti-c has Itecii iiitormed liy
the Tniterl States Laiul Office that no leases of coal
lands in the .Mataiuiska and Merino; Hiver lields of
.Maska have yet been made under the Act of October
2(». PIH {:\H Stat.. 741 1. The rejrulations under the
Act were issued May S. 1016. and some eijrht appli-
cations have been u|i to this time filed for lands in
the above coal fields. Consideration is now beiiiK
Ifiven to these applications and it is expcctc*! that
the awanls will be made within a short time.
The Land Commissioner states it is hardly |>robal»le
that any minini; will be done under the leases before
the oprnincr of spring.
BIAIL IMITATING TELEGRAMS— UNMAILABLE
The Solicitor for the Post OfTiei- Department has
ruled that all envelopes in imitation of those used for
teleprams are unmailable.
In view of this broader ruling, all mail in any way
imitating telegrams should be withheld from delivery
and treated as unmailable.
MANAGER LYNCH ADDRESSES NAVY LEAGUE
Manager Hobert Newton Ljiich of the Chamber
aecoini>anied by J, S. Willis of the Traffic Bureau
and C. P. Cfinvcrse of the Foreign Trade Department
atten<led a meeting of the Women's Navy League at
the Fairmont Hotel, January 4th. .Mr. Lynch ad-
dreH.sed the League and took for his suliject some of
the acute trade probl«'"><- '"nfronting 'Ik T'aeific
Coaat.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
SUIT FOR RESTRAINING ORDER
Tilt' SkiimiT vV: IvMy rurporalioii tiltil upplicatioii
in l*ortlan(l, Orfjron. for ft tomporary rostrainiiifr
order to prov«'iit \ho inrron.si» in Wfsthound rates on
iron and stool artiolos. Tin- application was suh-
ojittod to tin- lourt of three jndpos at I'orthuid.
Deeeniher 20th. The oo\irt denied the injunetion
for several reasons hut. partly heeause of the-l'iiited
States Supreme Court decision in the injuneti(»n suit
of the cities of Saeraniento. Stockton. San Jose and
Santa Clara, which was handed down l»y Justice
Brandeis Dccemhcr 4, 1016,
It has not hecn decided whether any ap|)cal from
the decision of the lower court will be taken. In
the nieHiitime. the increased rates went into effect
December .'{Oth.
Sacramento Valley Rates Postponed
The California Railroad Commission rendered a
decision in the so-called Sacramento Valley cla.ss
rate eases November 4. lOUI. and ordered the South-
ern Pacitie Com[)any to publish rates in conformity
with the tindinj; of the Commission, on or before
sixty days after November 4th. or January 4. 1017.
The Southern Pacific Comi)any has filed a petition
for rehearinp, and in the meantime, the Railroad
Commission has extende«l the effective date of the
order to February 4, 1017. The Commission's calen-
dar does not show that the cases have yet been
dockete<l for rehearing, but the extension of the
effective date of the order probably indicates that
further hearinp in the matter may be granted. In
the meantime, the rates remain in statu quo.
Long and Short Haul Clause
At the time of the hearinf; in San Francisco on
the reopened intermountain ca.ses it was reported that
representatives of the so-called intermountain cities,
such as Reno, Sp«»kane, Prescott, etc., held a meeting'
at which they concluded to work for an absolute lon^r
and short haul law as an amendment to the present
lonp and short haul clause in the Fourth .Section of
the Act to Repulate Commerce.
Under the law as it stands, wherever the rail
carriers petition the Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion for authority to publish a lower rate to a more
di.stant point than they at the same time publish to
an int«'rmediate and less distant point, in order that
the rail i-arriers may meet water or even rail com-
petition which exists at the more distant point, the
Commission in its discretion may permit su«*h viola-
tion and must f)rescribe the extent to which the
carriers may violate the loufj and short haul clause.
At the reqtiest of the intermountain cities. Senator
Poindexter of Washington has introduced a bill pro-
vidint? for an absolute lonp and short haul clause,
that is to say. a bill which will not permit any viola-
tion or any less charge to a more distant point
than is at the same time made to an intermediate
and less distant point. If such a law should be
enacted the entire freight rate situation in the
United States would be affected and a general re-
adjustment would become ne«'es.sary.
It is ?i<)t L'ttii-rally known, but it is ;■ r-i.t that such
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
The success of this Bureau is assured. During the past
week seven positions were secured by men who were put
directly in touch with firms which otherwise would not have
secured their services.
The members of the Chamber of Commerce can make
this work a decided success if they will use this column
confidentially, and notify us of any positions which may be
open.
KK). fare oi cslalr. sfcnt.iryship, or rcil «statc di'imrt-
iiu-nl of hank wanted by man Mi years of .T^e, expert on
values, titli-s, loans and building operations. Can .ilso
attend to all lenal work. Desirable connections more
essential than salary.
115. I'ormcr newspaper man, 15 years experience desires
position as executive, handlinf? advertisinn; and correspond-
ence. Salary not so important as apportunty for future
advancement.
116. Vounjf man thoroughly versed in rail and water
lransi)ortation business, 14 years experience, wishes opening
with export or shippinv; firm; also interested in foreign
trade.
117. High class salesman wishes to make connections
with reliable firm. Hest of references as to honesty and
inteffrity. Ape 26. Married, salary or commission.
118. A man accustomed to meeting the public, ex-
perienced in newspaper and publicity work wishes position
as private or executive secretary.
1I9-\V. Competent office manager and stenographer «le-
sires position. Two and one-half years executive position
with San Diego exposition.
120. Sales M.Tnagcr. Pacific Coast territory; engineering
supplies and metals: manufacturer's representative operating
independently, desires permanent position as branch or
district manager with large manufacturer developing Pacific
Coast, llawiian and Oriental trade. 27 years experience as
salesman and manager; age 48. Highest commercial and
personal references.
121. .\ sales manager with good general husimss ex-
perience, possessing up to date ideas, anci ]>ractical knowl-
edge gained fmm hard knocks desires good permanent
position.
122. Inventor of new photographic ideas wishes to enter
into partnership arrangement with reliable busine«;s man.
.Money invested is amply secured. Rest of references.
a law would adversely iifTct the interior, and
especially the preat Ohio, Mississippi and .Mi.ssouri
river valleys in a much greater de^rree than it would
affect either the Pacific or Atlantic se.iboards.
Cnder normal shipping conditions, that is to .say,
when ocean fjoinp shi|)s are not taken out of regular
trade channels to meet the abnormal conditions now
existing because of the Kuropcan war. ports on the
Pacific Cfiast such as San Francisco and on the
Atlantic Coast such as New York would not suffer
as .serious injury as the territory above referred to in
a readjustnwnt conforming to an absolute long and
short hatil clause, because their freight could readily
move by sea. Hut the interior cities such as Chicago,
Detroit. Cleveland, St, Louis, Cincinnati. New
Orleans. Omaha, Kansas City, and man.v others,
wouhl find their trade greatl.v disttirbed if not de-
stroyed by an absolute long and short haul law.
In the Southeastern territory, such as Atlanta.
Oeorgia. the Virginia cities. Carolina points, etc., the
freight rates are made in violation of the bmg and
short haul clause by reason of rail competition, and
nearly all of the cities mentionecl have freight rates
in violation of the Fourth Section by reason of
either rail or water competition or both.
10
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMKRCE ACTIVITIFS
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
l» , . j« ntr'ritrj *. \r to Foreign Tr«tJ« 0«p«rtrnvnt of
tK« C^ambar of Commcrca givmg number
i 'iJ
' * of providions •nd
> firm withe* to correspond
' •'■Mfic Coast Kmin
to corrrnpontl with
. <iod«.
^ to correspond with
iiiii><>itation of Dutch beer.
■ '■- • «nd with
] nf all
!. ...11-
FIRST ANNUAL TRADE MARKET OF HOLLAND
The Foreiifn Trade Department i» advised tlio first
annual Traiie Market of llollnnd \vill he iield in the
eily of I'lreeht from Fehnmry 'Jtlth to March 10th.
1917. Thia fair will be oonductod upon Boniewhat
similar lines as the well known "L«ipri>r Fair." Iler
Majesty Queen Wilhelminn is ratnaiess. Pamphlet
d.'Heriptive of thia Fair may he had upon applieation.
CABLE NOTE
The Weatern I'nion Tejeffraph Company announees
that the Pacific Cahle Board aihises that «»n account
of refrulations preventing the puhliention of arrivals
and de|tartnrf of nliips it is cHHential that names of
ships ai;i*ntH he added as part of address on mcRsafrcs
nddrcKsed to Hhi|)s in Australasia.
PRELIMINARY INDUSTRIAL SURVEY
Altout two hundnMl of the city's hiiainess rcprc-
Hi-ntativej. gathered at a formal dinner in the Hall
K«Nim of the St. Francis Hotel last Tuesday eveninp
and lintened to an announcement hy I>r. U. M.
n.iNfiill '.\!i.i conducted the survey.
III. <liiiii. r was R^iven to the contrihutcirs to the
Inilustrial Fund, who made thi> work possible, the
membent of the Hoard of Direetors. Industrial Pro-
irram Committee and tin* Indnxtrinl Affnirs Cnm-
mittr were also present.
Dr. Ra.stnll l»y means ot liuit- m siKt.s viry i..r<-.'-
fully illustrnti-d the industrial situati«»n in San Fran-
ciM4-o and the Hay Region. From the facta brought
forth it is evident that San Franciscans do not
rejilire th«^ n<tMf«I conditions existing here nor the
•ir eity bears to the development of
Dr. Hastall dejiven'il a puhlie illustrated leeture
;•. 1 1... s;....ttiH|| Kite Atiditorium on Wednesday eve-
same subject which Avtui verj* largely
I ne facts (tresented at both meetings have
• 1 an interest in this indu.strial work and
r tf» tli ' the purposes and
.iinbers il Survey.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
.lH|>aiieNc Steamer Tenyt) Maru. of the Toyo Kisen
Kaisha. left Vokohaiim on Deeember •Utth for this
port with over 5.(KH) tons of general cargo aboard,
a part of which goes to cities and ports beycuid hen*
by rail.
Steamer Humboldt, of the Humboldt Steamship
rompany, plying between S«'attle and Alaskan |M)rts.
will'Hrrivi- here shortly to un<leri;o an annua! over-
haulitig. This vessel has made it a practice to call
here on«'e every year for an ov«'rhauling.
Pacilie Mail Steamship Com|»a!iy's Steamer San
.hum. arriving here laxt week from Mexican porta,
brought treasjirc amounting to $irir».fi77. Among her
cargo there were 3,4r»r) Imgs coffee; 4,025 bags sugar;
HI lulls, hides, and ccuisiderablc amount of ores, limes.
rubb«T. etc.
Toiuuige ehartered and on the way t«) this port
from Foreign |«»rts in<-luding Atlantic Range ports
to date amounts to '^I'iJtlCt tons, the same time last year
there were registered l.'il.TM!) tons: this does not
include a large number of steamers bound here for
fuel.
The motorship fJeo. Washington arrived here on
January 4th from Norfolk with •.•.2(K) tons coal con-
signed to the r. S. rSovernment, This fine vessel is
owned by the Norway-Pacific Line and will operate
between this |)ort and St-aiidinavian ports in the
future. After dis<'harging she will start loading her
outwanl cargo.
Tin- annual report of Secretary of Commerce shows
that the Ami'rican merchant shipping registered for
the foreign trade and enrolled or licensed for the
coasting traile and fisheries on June .'JO. 1916, com-
prised 2fi.444 vessels of 8.470.046 gross tons as com-
pared with 7.HHn.r)18 tons in lUM. 7.028.688 tons in
1014. and 8..380.420 tons in 101;'.. In these four years
our tonimge lias doubled and was. rcspectivelv.
1.027.776; 1.076.1.'>2; 1.871.r.4:{ an<l 2.10:{.2S6 ton's.
During the fiscal year •'ndc<| .lunc .'{(». 1016 all
American ship yards btiilt OIH merchant vessels of
:i2r).414 gross tons compared with 1.157 vessels of
22.5.122 gross tons for the previous year.
REFERENDUM AFFECTING NATURAL
RESOURCES
A special committee upon .Natural Hcsotirces of the
Chamber of Commerce of I'nitcd States has rccom-
m«'n<led that there should be remedial legislation to
permit cooperative agreements under federal sup<'r-
visi<»n in those industries which involve primary
natural resources on e<mdition that the agreements
tend to conserve the resources, to lessen ac«"idents and
to promote the public interest. This recommendation
has been submitted to the constittient members of the
Chamber throughout the country. If the referendum
carries, it means that the intelligent business and
economic sentiment of the country is prepared to
ask Congress to enact legislation which, under strict
fe<lcral supervision to protect the immediate public
interest, will permit the producers of lumber, coal,
oil and other commodities based on natural resoiirces.
to enter into co-operative agreements for the produc-
tion and distribution of those products which will
insure the greati-st possible present utilization, and at
the same time protect the stipply fc.r future use
\\] riw \]rion
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
\mtJtLj:L
The Commercial, hinancial. Industrial and Governmental Xletropulis oj the Pacific Coast
KVKKY TIIIIKSDAY — JAM AWY iSni. M» 1 7
^o. 3
Only Two Days Left
On Sundny n<>xt. January 21.st, at 2.(H) V. M.. tlu- .sjxcial train bcarin^f dclc^atos to tho National
Forcipn Trade Convention at PittshtirRh will leave San Francisco. At this Convention of the National
Foreifjn Council, subjects vital to foreign trade will he considered, and to the extent that San Francisco
is represented at this convention will depend the recognition that she will receive. San Francisco has
great future foreign trade opportunities and no stone must be left unturned in tnaUing the best of them.
This is not a "Junket." It is a convention of business men by business men and for business men.
And while attendance may mean a sacrifice, it will be satisfaction in after years to know that a sacrifice
was mad«'.
Many are booked for this special train. There is room for more. And you who can arrange your
affairs to combine business in the East with attendance at this convention in Pittsburgh, will be doing
something real for San Francisco.
It is hoped San Francisco business men will pause for ini instant in the rush and excitement of
present afTairs and listen to the "still small voice" which bids them go, and not wait to hear that clarion
voice which inevital)ly follows opportunities overlooked to shout "Too Late."
After 10:00 o'clock Saturday, January 20th it will be "too late"
U. S. CHAMBER MEETING
San FVancisco will be well represented at the
Annual Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of
the I'nited States to be held the latter part of this
month in Washington, I). C. The Moard of Directors
have elected the following members to represent the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce at this meeting;
F. Dohrmann, Jr., John Hoth.schild, Louis Getz.
Con.stant Meese. R. Carl Kddy, C. II. Bentley. A. P.
(liannini, (apt. Hobert Dollar, A. T. De Forest and
Robert Newton Lynch.
The following alternate delegates were also elected :
J. M. Hott.s, R. T. row.ll. S. .M. Ilaslett and W. II.
French.
The hoard of Directors also^ passed the vote of the
Chamber in favor of the rpiesti«m submitted in
Refj'rendum No. 7 on "Combination as related to
Natural Resources."
Al.so in favor of the (pjestion submitted in Referen-
dum No. 18 "On a Proposal for Amendment of the
Federal Constitution to rerniit the I'r-esident to Vet<»
Sei)arate Items or Provisions in Api)ropriation Hills."
On Referendum No. 10 "On the Report of the Rail-
way Committee on the Prevention of Strikes and
Lockouts" the Chamber voted in favor of amending
or sup|)lementing existing laws so as to reipiire full
public investigation to the merits of every dispute
between railroad carriers of interstate commerce* and
their employees, to be instituted and comiileted before
any steps tending to the interruption of transporta-
tion shall be attempted.
The Chamber also voted in favor of the third sec-
tion asking Ccmgress to estal)lish a permanent statis-
tical division und»*r the Interstate Commerce Com-
mission to study and compile statistics relating to wages
and conditions of service u[»on railways, the records
and services of this division to be immediately avail-
able to Hoards of Investigation or Arbitration upon
consideriner disputes between railways and their
enJi)loyees.
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
SAN KWANCISCC) CHAMUKU
OK COMMICKCK ACTIVITIES
Kntcred «■ tccond cUm matter January 7. 1915. at the Pott
Oflict at San Franctaco. California, under
the act of March i. t879.
SubKriplion Price Fifty Cents per Yrar
PtiKIUh^d weekly by th*-
S\V
MMI-RCK.
Till St
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FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
Cashier
Charities
Foreign Trade
Grain Inspection
DEPARTMENTS
industrial Marine
T ' '.' ■ --'ship
I - ' al Affairs
i itin&purtation
L
C^ITtld.il. il
ARE YOU A "TAP?"
Th** term "Tap" is uso<i hy tlw fake solicitor to
di'Mi^rnato the Hubftcriber to the many schemes pre-
sented by the faker. The solieitont have listH of
poimible "taps", i^ivinir n rntini? to each "tap" that
shows the amount he miKiit l>e "taf>ped" for. Methods
of approaching "taps" are suggested, who to see
in the "taps" office, who to avoid, what form of
appeal to use and other detail. The lists are known
profi-Hsionally as "Tapioca" lists, and are of great
vain.' to thr fakes. The (MIAHITIKS KNDOHSK-
MKNT COMMITTHK calls your attention to the use
of its m'RKAU OF INFORMATION, Kearny 112
which is at yotir service. Make u.se of the informa-
tion and P'» "T tliP 'Tap" list.
NEW DIRECTOR
Orover Magnin of I. Magnin & Co., has been elected
a memluT of tho Hoard of Diri'ctnrs of the Chamber.
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
fcHUniAntrr «ha» W hay ruta notlfled ihe Chamber of the fol-
lewlnc luilinc datra and cloa nf timea of Trana-i'acinc Mall*.
b*»pd '• ' — • '"'"rtnaJlon furnlahed bjr atpamnhlp compnnlea
They ' hanire on notice. i*ap«r m^tll for Hnwallan
and li . -..--Is cloaca on* hour earlier than lime (Iven
t
Destination
Htcamer
Lisava
Date
OrdlnjurMall
rioa*a Frrry
Refflatvrsd
Mall CloMa
rairy
Aoatralla
s. noma
¥
New ZeaUn''
Chlna-Japat
Manila. V \
Hawaii
Ouara. M I
Tahiti
* This vessel departs from Vancoovrr. B. C.
# This vcaael carrlas only mall for Honirkonc and NetherUnda
Bast Indies.
PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
OF THE U. S.
If ankt'd to name the principal manufactured prod-
urts of the I'nitctl Stairs in value of pro<luct very
few pco|>le would correctly do so.
According to (tii> Maiiiifactiiring Census of 1014,
slaughtering and nunt packini; b-d with a vnlin' of it«
manufactured i 'ing to *l,r..'>l.«.M;.'»,(MH).
This in over 2'^: n more than the com-
bined values of the flour and grist mill [iroducts
and bread ami other bakery products.
The following arc the first ten manufactures of the
eountry, as shown by the Census of 1914 :
Slaughtering and meat packing
Ftiiiiulry and machine shop products
Iron and steel (steel worka and rolling
mills)
Flour and grist mill products
Lumber and timlier |>ro<lii(ts
Cotton goods (including laee^
Cars an<l general shop eiiuipment
Automobiles
*i,6r)i.nfir..()oo
986,450,000
9i8.r)r.r).ooo
877.f>«0.000
7ir),fM2.(KK»
«;s!l,77(i.(HK)
r. 14.041.000
r>o:{.2:?o.(K)0
r»()i.7<;o.(KX)
4nr..i)Of.,ooo
Hoots and shoes
Printing and publishint;
Slanirhtering and meat packing is likewise the
primipal manufacture of the San Francisco nn'tro-
politan district although it ranks second in the City
of San Francisco where the printing and pul)lishing
industry is first with a value of tnnnufactured prod-
ucts * 15,0:11 .000. Printing and publishing rani s fifth
in California and takes loth i)lnee in the innniifacture
of the country. As might be expected, the chief
rnaniifaetiiring industry of California is canning and
preserving with a value of $()l.iri.'{.000, while the
petroluem industry ranks second with a value of
products of !ft55.528,fM)0. Foundry and machine shop
products are second in the C S., 6th for California.
3d in San Francisco, and 4th in the San Franci.sco
metropolitan district showing that this industry in
the district tends to centre in San Francisco. Lumber
and timber products rank 5th in the V. S.. .'hi in
California, 6th in San Francisco metropolitan district,
and are a valiialde industry in San Francisco, the value
of their products here being $4,470,000.
NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW
Much inttri.st is Imjiij; cvuicrd tliroughout the
State, especially the orange growing sections in the
7th National Orange Show which takes place at San
Hernardino, February 20th to 28th.
This yearly celebration in the great citrus section
of the State has far outgrown its first local asftect
and while last year 120,(M)0 people visited the show,
preparations are being made for 200.(MK) this year.
Splendid installation features are being prepared
by exhibitors and the high standard set last year
will, unr|uestionably, be surpassed at the coming show.
KfTorts which give every appearance for a success-
ful outcome, are being put forward to send a special
train, or in any event a large delegation from the ^
bay section, into the Southland.
The Chamber of Commerce is actrx'cly cooperating
with the California Development Board in this under-
taking.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
l.>
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
\ Furnishing Cars at Carrier's Convenience
Till' TrafTif liurcau ha.s Im-iij siK-cfssfiil hift»r<' tin'
Intcrstatt' ('oinincrce ('otiiinis.sion in iiiaintaiiiin^ the
riplit (»f sliip|)t'rs to onjoy the so-ralli'tl "two for ono"
and "follow lot" rul«'s of the tarifT as ap|)li(>(l to the
low sea-ooinpetitive ratfs applyinf; via the (^nlf rout<'s
on asplialtuin, bi'ans, barley, canned goods, dried
frjiit and wine.
The carriers had proposed to withdraw from these
rates the aftplication of Hides Ct and 7 as set forth
in the cristhound eonunodity tariff. Rule H pr«»vitli's
in siihst.iiic.' that when a earrier is iuial»le to furnish
a car of the size or capacity or«lered hy the shipptr
it sluill furnish two cars or such e(|uipinent as ntay
be necessary to contain the load which could have
been loaded in the car of the dimensions and capacity
ordered, and that the carload rate shall apply on the
entire shipment, the first car bcinp loaded to full
capacity.
Rule 7 provides in substance that a shi|)pcr may
oflTcr a earrier for transi)ortation goods in an amount
greater than the minimum wci^rht prescribed in the
tariflf under which the commodity is to move, and
that the comnu)dity so offered shall be transported
at the carload rate, provide<l the (irst car furnished
i.s loa(b*d to full capacity, the balance being carried
as a follow lot.
These fJulf rates carry 8().(X10 \hs. minimum, and if
the apf>lieations of Rules H and 7 were removed from
^ the 4()-cent rates the shippers would not be able to
" enjoy these rates unless the carriers could or should
• furnish cars capable of carrying 80.000 lbs. If the
shipper could not obtain a car capable of carrying
80.000 Il)s. he would have to pay the higher rate
applying upon a lower minimum, notwithstanding he
was re.iily to ship 80,000 |))s. or more of these com-
modities.
The carriers contended that they cotdd not be cer-
tain of obtaining more than the out-of-pocket cost on
the 40-cent rates unless all of the cars wer<> loaded
to the full capacity of the minimum of 80,000 lb.s.
The Chamber contended that the "two for one"
and the "follow lot" rules were in general applica-
tion in the United States and met with the require-
Tiients of rea.sonablene.ss in rates and the practices
imposed upon the carriers by the Interstate Com-
merce Act. and contended that if a carrier publishes
.1 rate with a certain minimum attached thereto the car-
rier «hotd«l be prepared to furnish e(|uipment to carry
'hat minimum at that rate, and if the carrier has
not a car of sufficient size to carry the minimum
which he him.self has imposed he should be required
to furnish two cars or a sufficient number of ears
to carry the minimum.
The Commission has ju.st decided the case in favor
of the shippers and has refused to allow the carriers
to cancel the application of the "two for one" and
"follow lot" niles when applying to these CJuIf rates.
The decision is written by Commis-sioner MeChord.
P and in the course of the decision the following
language is used :
"Follow lot and two lor one rules are of general appli-
cation in the west and in connection wjih transcontinental
traffic from the west to the east Both kinds of rules arc
desirable, and once established can be abrogated only for
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
IJ.l. .\l;»ii i»f liberal education and cuininercial experience
would like to make connections with thorounhly reliable
tirtn. cither as sales manager or in an executive way.
.Married, age 35. Best of references furnished as to
aiiility and character.
124. Corporation secretary desires position. Has good
e.xtcutive ahility, enjoys large circle of acquaintances. Is
niarried and has good steady habits, speaks Spanish. Is
a gtiod organizer; will act as conndcntial man to capitalist
or corporation.
125. Young man, 26 years old. desires posjii ju as chief
clerk or private secretary. Three years experience as
chief clerk local office large company with offices through-
out the United .States. Proficient in stenography and
office details.
126. A young married man, having several years ex-
perience in the steamship business, with a wide acquaintance
among the large business houses of .San Francisco would
like to make connections with a steamship company or an
importing and exporting house.
127. Office executive, sales manager, systematizer and
efficiency engineer with over 20 years cxi)erieiice. II years
in San Francisco, married and well recuinminded, wants
position with a going concern requiring the services of a
well trained man who is capable of training others to be-
come efficient employees.
128. A man thoroughly famili.ir with trade conditions
necessary for the successful introduction of American goods
in the l-'ar F.ast, desires position as Asiatic manager for
-American manufacturer, or combination of tirms. Has had
15 years selling experience in the Orient.
129. Credit man and office manager of good business
al)ility and judgment and high grade experience with large
eastern corjwration for the past 14 years in San Francisco
and other coast territory, wishes to become connected with
a California corporation or firm of good standing. Local
bank and commercial references, as well as from former
connection. Age 39.
130- \V. A capable office woman wants charge of an
office, handling correspondence, meeting the public. Is
also an expert stenographer. 2 years with Exposition Com-
pany, had entire charge of an exhibit at the Exposition,
for a large eastern company. Has done some advertising
and publicity work. Best of references furnished.
13I-VV. Young woman of executive ability desires posi-
tion with large corporation. Expert bookkeeper with
several years experience along the lines of canning and
packing house interests, insurance, real estate and other
lines. Familiar with foreign and domestic codes, invoicing,
pay rolls, etc. Best references,'
132. A competent reliable man wants charge of lawyer's
office---capable of drawing up pleadings and briefs, as well
as taking charge of books and accounts. .Mso interested in
municipal research work, compiling statistics, etc. Can
furnish best of references.
133. Expert accountant wishes to take charge of building
contractor or architect's office. Best of references as to
character and ability.
exceptional reasons The justification offered for the can-
cellation in issue might suffice if the facts promised were
established. But they are not established, as there is no
proof that the rates in issue are not remunerative either
liecause of the rules or for any other reas^on.
"The carriers' right to fjirther load trailer cars when the
follow lot rule is applir.l would seem to afford ample pro-
tection -^.'-.i.-t the movement of partly loaded cars. It is
true. .1 cnts maintain, that the exercise of the
right n' ^ additional switching, which adds to the
cost of operation, but the cars that would otherwise be
used would also have to be switched to and from the
point of loading."
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
> Ou 41 ' •
(crcatrj *- (» to » oceign Trjd* Dvparlr
f^t Ctambcr of Cemmrrc* giving number
.», wool.
ru , aiMi 1.1 . ..rrc.p..ti,j MJih cx-
I (or thor*. Irathrr (or »hoc tops,
136Sl Manila f Philippine l»land>) irrnllrman, wi«>iF« to
< ' " ■ 'inr
' .U»
I16&. Tainirian (China) firm wiahea (o correspond with
• -» ind soy bean c»il,
ti ». cow hide and
r ••• ' <nd
II CIS
<' tnr|.-ii ni.i rdicincs
a; ^ of mai i goods.
wiMtl .tr.d «:ottuit uudcr«car. ItKht good^ ut all sorts.
Matches.
1367. K u) firm wi«hrs to correspond with im-
pi^rtcrs o( «ulphaie of alumina, sulphate of copper,
ite of uun, »ulphur and other natural products.
: S. S.in Francisco (Cal.) firm wishes to correspond
w - interested in the importation of Japanese sar-
di il with a view of establishing a market in this
country.
1369. Yok.hania ( T.TKan I firtn wishes to corrcspon<l with
importers canned crab, provisions,
groceries, miboo ware, lacquer ware,
tin ware. porcrUtii. t'aiKy tuys, etc.
1370. Rart'Diiii (Inili.il t'lriTi wivtif* t.. ,-r vrr. »i>,iT)d with
importers 'ds, oil
cakes, lin»< ind nut
oils.
1371. SinaT^'a ( Mrsico> party wishes to correspon*! with
importers of dried and fresh bananas, t«>matocs and beans
ANNUAL MEETING
Thr aiiiniJii iii<-«-titi^ nl tin- Assoi'iatru » iiaminT ot
rommt'rri' of the I'arific Coast will In* \u'U\ in tin*
.\^ Hooni, 2-{7 .Mt'rrhnnts Kxphantr<' Iliiilding.
S.A .?fintiary 2oth. This inet'tint; will ho
attt'iiilid Mt«'s from tho vnriotis ronstitiitonts
of thr CI,. f Commrn'c (Miinprisint; tlio Assooi-
ated ChamlM'r of Commerce, anri inattors of pt'iioral
imp«rtnnr«» of the Pacific Coast will ho ponsiilorod
and arti'd upon. A. C. Dierirx, J. R. Ilanify and
Robert Nrwton Lynch, Vioc-Prosidont and Manajfor
of the ChafnliiT. arc the dolojratos of the San Fnni-
cisco Chamb'T <»f Comrnrrco to this mootiiip.
r
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The Depot Qiiart'-rmaster. Fort Mason. California,
will open bids H» ihi A. M.. January 2?Mh, for supply
leather hcitini;, hosr. miscellaneous hardware, enprine
111 <1 other oiU, paints and varnishes, block
ti-
ls 11 :(H) A. M. February
1 . and mi^rc'llanoous sub-
sistcnei* stores. Full intormation aiui blanks ui>on
appli«--'''"ii
A BEAR ON HIS HANDS
N»*wt T/^wi«». of r,iineom«". • >rftron. wants to sell a
ri want oneT If so, write Newt. Il<*>.
or i —the l>ear.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
linportatioiiN from the Hawaiian Islands for the
viar 1!»H» Wore vory larife as shown by the followiiiK
tijfuns Sutrnr S.4;».'i.:{4M batfs; vnfCvr *J.'».ti:{.') baifM;
hiiles ' lU; bananas bchs; rice .11,r>02
bajfw; tiblK. inolaKM ■ 'T? (-s. fr«sli piiic-
applcH and .i.loHjUG ca. canned pineapplcR.
The Marine Drpartinent of the Chamber iuis beon
notified by W. K. (;rae<' & Co. that tluir sttel steamer
Colusa will bf plaei-d on the berth for KoIm- and
Manila, leaving out from this port on Foltruary 17th.
The new Steamer Pantieo lately completed on I*U(ret
SoimmI has boon ehart«'re<l by Williams, Dimoiul & Co.
to rarry freight from Soattle and San Franeiseo for
llavaiui, Sanlia(;o and CiiMifue^os. She will steam
from this port the last half of the present month.
The .Japanese Freight Steamer Shinifm Maru arrived
at Honolulu on the 8th, bound to San Franeiseo with
full Oriental cargo consitrned to the Toyo Kissen
Kaisha. Part earjro to bo diKchar^fod at tin- Islands.
This ixtra froi^fhtor will |oa<l «)utward «arjr(» here for
Yokohama and Kobo, leaving .lanuary 2r)th.
Steamer (Jraee Dollar has been purchased by the
Paeifie Steamship Company and her name chan(;ed
to that of Admiral Wainwripht. Vessel will continue
in the coast trade of the Admiral Lino of vessels.
Southern Pacific Company has placed an «'mbar(;o
on Sunset fiulf freiffht t<» jro into ofTect .lanuary lUh.
inidni(;ht.
French Hark General do Neprier, previously an-
nounced to load barley at this port, has boon chartere<l
by Strauss & Company to loa<l as follows to I'nite*!
Kin^rdoni F. (). 1')') shillings. Ipswich or London lOd
Hhillin{i^.
Total codfish catch for the year ended amounted
to 2.27H.OO(). For the year 1915 it amounted to
2.M07.(i(»o.
WIDE INTEREST IN INDUSTRY
Dr. B. M. Hastall who recently made a preliminary
industrial survey of San Francisco and the Bay
roffions ad<lressed the Board of Supervisors last Mon-
<lay on' certain phases of invostipation and addressed
the Ad. Chib at their weekly luncheon on Wednesday.
Uv will address the San Franeiseo Lalxir Cotincil
tomorrow, Friday nif?ht. The wide spread interest
which the Chamber's Industrial Survey has awakened,
promises well for the co(»peralion of the various
interest of the city in the work.
IMPROVEMENT OF CRESCENT CITY BAY
rin-ri- N\ill Im- introtliii-i-tl m tin- .State Lr^'islaturo,
during; the present session a "Senate .I(»int Resolu-
tion.** providing for the improvj-ment of Crescent
(*ity Bay as recommended by the Board of Engineers
for Rivers and Harbors of the Cnited States. The
Board of Directors of the San Francisco Chamber of
('ommeree. at its meeting on .lanuary fUh, pas.sed
a resolution favoring the pa.s.sape (jf the "Senate
•loint Resolution." The proposed improvement would
be a great incentive to the construction of a railroad
from northern Oregon through northern California, *
thereby mal ing it possible to move vast (|uantities
of timber, millions of tons of copper and other ores
and large rpiantitios of agricultural, horticultural and
other products.
A\] ri\\\]nic^n
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
r\[y 1 ivm^vivJV/
-^' ••.~^"TrT
7 he Commercial, Financial, Industrial and UuVcrnmental Mctrupuiis oj the Pacific Coasl
EVKHY TIirHSDAV — JAM AHV 2r>iH. 1»17
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TO So
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Program, or ether conlribv
will be made by us until wc
have consulted the
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anci received a report relative
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THE PURraeiFJ f Or « i
The CHARITIES KNDORSEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COM-
MERCE calls your attention to the above reproduction of its new form of "Notice to Solicitors." The "Notice"
should be posted in a conspicuous place in your office.
A solicitors "Application Blank" form, also reproduced above, is used in connection with the "Notice." The
solicitor should be requested to fill out the "Application Blank ' which is self-explantory. After this is done the form
should be sent to the CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE for a report.
A "Solicitors Approval Card" issued by the CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE should be presented
by the solictor when applying for a contribution.
Members arc requested to make application for the forms to the CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE.
Your co-operation is sought by the committee in its endeavor to wipe out the APPALLING AMOUNT OF FRAUD-
ULENT SOLICITATION IH THE CITY. The committee believes that the use of these forms will make it
impossible for the frauds to operate.
The CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Telephone Kearny
112, will be glad to give you any further information with regard to the forms, and places the service of its bureau a*
your disposal.
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
SAN FI^ANCISCO CHAMIUCK
OK COMMICKCIC ACriVri IKS
Knivred «s accond-cJAtt matter January 7. 1915. at the Poat
OSic* at S«n Pranciaco. California, under
ih« act of March 3. 1879.
Sub»criplion Price Fifty Cent* per Year
Published weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO CH.AMHER OF COMMERCE.
Merchants Exchanee f ' 465 California St.
San
AN INFANT INDUSTRY-ENCOURAGE IT.
M 'lufn.-turi'H I'tu.su.H of r.H4
of wonipn'R clothini; in
.ijiial iiivcKtril atnoiiiitinf; to
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
DEPARTMENTS
Cjif'.irr Industrial Marine
( InforiTi.:tif)n Membership
i 1 radc Law and Order Municipal Affairs
Grain Inspection Legislation Transportation
YOUR LETTERHEADS
• ' <\ that ninny
IrtI' it«' tlio i»lnc«»
of I - in .<an brHiiriwo.
Tl. '" sti. .1 and number, or room nnm-
Wm of oflTii'i' I or pout ofTioe box, ih tlw
f friMjuiiii .1- ..iv and mistreatmont of mail.
' iidentM iLsinir siu-h letter lieadK as a ^uide,
ii'iti .-ly "Snn Franfisfo, Cnl."
l! MS. mail Ko indi>tiniti>ly ad-
-• the I
wi'll n« . i
with the name ami Inrntion «»t tirms a<!dress«'cl. liut
if till- ri -Mil.ir T'.iiluny .^Inil SrrviiT elerk. Post OfTie*'
or letter enrriiT he ahflrnt. the
-.ii.-.iii.ii. 111,1 > luii into error. Mo.st of the troul)Ies
of this ofTiee arisr when Htihstitutes are on duty in
place of re((tdar I'lnployees who are nnavoidahly
ahaent.
If carr3' ■ -"^es they
are to their
These facts shotihl l>e horm- in mind whi-n ordiTs
are placed with print inf; concerns for Iftter lien«ls.
The street and number, or ro<»ms in ofTire buildinfr.
or post otTier box shonbl br itlrltided in thf copy.'"
TRANS PACinC MAILS
Piwtinaatvr ChAS W Kay haii no'!«»-«1 th» fhsmb^r of th« fol-
lovinc ■■lllns djum ar..l rl . ^ .. Mall*.
baaed on lh« Ulcut inf'rm.iTi mlea
Th«7 ar» subjact to clmnKe ■ *-«llan
and Phlllpplna Itlanilt cloaca on« hour earlier thnn tim« (ivao.
Tlie lllited Mat. .
showed r>.'{ ma nil'
San Franciaco, \\u<^
#6r>.*».<HM); cmployini; (J'.M wajfr larnerH; ami with an
annual pi <
ificnljoti !
|.
the business has
of the Chamber
Dvatlnatlon glramor l.«av»
t>.i(«
Ordln-nry Mull ,'^ •
('loam Kfrrr
AMtralla <>«
»ar«
•Viirnm
Cliln«-Jap«n " " -•■
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8. F.
8 F.
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* ThU veaaci departs frocn Vaii
valuiil at tl.T'J.'i.CKHi. This eliiss-
thi' manufaetun* of <*l'>ak<4, suits,
•<, wash dressrs. shirt iin<ler-
•«. rte. Sinee that <« i > tak»n
iiiati-rinlly inen*Hsi-d and the (ilea
of ( oiiimeree now ahow »»r» auch
factories employ in^r about 1,500 workers during the
Imisv geasona.
The manufacture of cloaks, auita and dresses is
••arrieil on more extensively in San Franeiseo than is
generally known. It is slowly but steadily inereasin^.
New York is the center of tin- rjoak and suit in-
dustry for this country and loeal iiiamifa<'turers
••Jaiiii it is tlifTieult to overcome tin* prejudices of •
the San Franciseo buy<'r8 who for years have visited
that center where they have been able to ehoose from
hundreds of models showint; the advanee styleti, de-
pending on the home manufacturer for "fill-ina"
during the season nr when Inlior strife in N<'W York
has made it next to impo.ssib|e to secure his stock.
This latter condition has been met with frefiuently
during the past few years and the local iiiamifaeturer
has (irotiteil aeeordingly.
In the cotton and wash dress goods branch of tlie
business tliere is a great difTereiiee of opinion among
the manufacturers as to the reasons why more of
their goods are not seen in the* San Francisco stores.
Nearly all claim that it is due to the prejudice of
the buyers, and they complain that advanee orders
an> given the eastern mamifaeturers in their line
while they must be content with seasonal orders, thus
giving them a very short but bu.sy season. This is
being oven'ome to some exti'iit and each year sales
to local hou.ses are inerea,sing. It is estimated that
about 20 per cent of this cla.ss of goods are sold in
San Francisco, the balance being sold in this and
adjacent states. The cotton and wash dress goods
made in San Francisco at the present time amount
to about $ri()0.000 per year, exclusive of the Chinese
made goods.
The cloak and suit braneh appears to be more
prns[)erous, though here, too. a difTerence of opinion
i-ts among the inanufncturers. They insist that
juality and style being equal the product of the San
Franci.sco workshop is cheaper. On the other hand
the dealers say that New York prices are cheaper,
and point out that it is logical that this should be
80; for there the Kuropean models are copied and
there, too many styles are originated and. being the
center of the industry, where luiyers ofune from all
over the country, the volume of manufaeture lowers
the price.
This braneh of the industry is increasing. Tin-
large department stores and shops are buying loeally
made coats, cloaks and suits; and finding them satis-
factory. Some of our manufacturers copy New York
,ii '1 l'.!ri> Tiodels and are suecessfully selling them
. • rn made goods, though it has-been cx-\
tn inely dilTieult to .seeure advanee orders. In some
of the shops devoted exclusively to eloaks and suits,
;t 5(1 per cent of the stock is made in San Fran-
1 . and these dealers will tell you, the manufac-
( Continued on Paire 17.)
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OV COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
17
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
TRIBUNALS OF TRANSCONTINENTAL RATES
ll.ariiius on t raiis.-(tiitiii.ntiil rntfs. it may In- sni»l.
are Hrst lu-Ul lu'fore the Traiis.-oiititu'iital Fn-itrlit
Hurenu at C'luoaffo. After tliis the Interstate Com
meroe Commission may lu»hl hearing's and the matters
mav tinally find their way into the eourts. It is a
rnl'e of ffeneral api>lieation in American affairs that
•Kverv man is entith'd t«) his day in court." and.
witli certain restrictions, this rule applies in h.'arin^'s
before the Interstate Commerce Commission and thr
eourts.
In till' ease of the Transeontin«ntal Freijrht Hiinaii.
however, it often, if not usually. ha|)pens that the
shipping' public becomes aware of matters pendmn
before this tribunal after its decision is rendered and
not before. It is apparent, of course, that this
Bureau of the western carriers cannot undertake to
jliseuss matters that come before it with all of the
shippers and receivers of freight that may be atTected
by ehanpes in the tariffs, whether they be matters
of rates, rules, ^;roupin^'s or the like. It is a matter
of conjrratulation, how.-ver. that the Transcontinental
Kreipht lUireau is showing a disposition to eoiisult tin-
Traffic Bureau of the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce, with a view to determining the attitude
and needs of the shipping public upon such proposed
ehanpes in tariff provisions.
The Traffic Bureau has endeavored to respond
promptly to the inquiries of the Transcontinental
Freight Bureau. Members of the Chamber interested
in the subject matter of the iiwiniry are communicated
with and their opinions upon the proposed changes
are collated and forwarded at once to Chicago.
The carriers' tribunal realizes that the Traffic
Bureau of the Chamber endeavors at all times to
represent the interests of this community, based not
upon undue preferences or advantages, but upon
justice to all concerned, and futhennore. that it is
in immediate relationship with the members of the
Chamber.
turcr to the contrary, that the price is a shade
higher but that the goods are better made. They
explain this by the total absence of sweat-shop con-
ditions in San Francisco. A visit through the local
works shops is an education in itself. They are
light, airy and .sanitary in every particular.
As is to be expected in a seasonal occupation where
very little advance buying is done, many idle machines
will be found. It is unfortunate that this is so.
However, it is a condition which will not obtain for
long. The industry is in its infancy in San Francisco.
More and more America is looking to herself for
tho.se things which heretofore she had secured from
Kurope. and American desiirners of women's wear
have made rapid strides during the past few years.
Population on the Pacific Coast is increasing wrtnder-
fully. Her cities will grow accordingly. San Fran-
cisco will be a center for the manufacture of women's
garments. San Francisco styles will be copied. Work-
ing conditions here are ideal. No San Francisco made
goods will ever bo turned out of a "sweat shop."
The in«liistry is here and th<»ugh it has had its "lean
years." it is bound to grow. A campaign of education
on the part of the manufacturers will hasten that
irrowth. ENCOURAGE IT
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The quahfjcations of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
134. l.xpcrt accouiilant, >y!.tciuaiu«r. cttuimt in cost sys
tiiiLS. foreign exchannc codes. shippinK. etc. 14 years ex-
perience as general sales manager for large import and
export house in New York. .Speaks German and Sandin-
avian languages. Highest references, moderate salary.
135. \ steady, n hai)lc young man 30 years of age. wishes
jM.Miion as manager or executive in a commercial line.
Il;i- liad experience in such work in Holland, the hast
Indict and the Unilid States. References local and foreign.
136. Thorough business man. highest references, years
.11 ixpirience. wisiies to becimie ass.»ciated with some hnn
or corporation that can make use of his services in execu-
tive department. Can fill position as accountant or sales
manager.
137. Manager, man with 10 years experience as executive
d.sires position as ofTicc manager where efficient application
will develop into permanent connection which is desired
more than salary 43 years of age; married.
138. Kxperienced sales manager, traveler and ofTicc man-
ager familiar with export trade, at present di.sengaged.
ilesires situation, city, country or foreign.
139. A man 40 years old. 30 years experience manufactur-
ing, exporting and importing sausage casings and allied
products who lost Kuropcan connection account present war.
desires permanent connection with manufacturing, import-
ing or exporting house. Will go anywhere.
140. A reliable man 42 years of age. married, wishes
position with some mercantile firm, as executive or Pacific
Coast representative for eastern firm. Has had experience
in China. Japan. Philippines and Australia, as well as the
United States. Is thoroughly familiar with accounting,
insurance and shipping.
141. Young man of thirty-five, 15 active, intensive and
successful years in sales department, now employed as
Coast Manager desires to change. Highest references east
or west; has general busiiuss training an<l can produce
results in any line.
142. A man who has had practical experience in handling
audits and credits, thoroughly familiar with Pacific
territory and some foreign, wants to connect with
San 1-rancisco firm. IJest of references.
A thoroughly competent credit manager desires to
iiuiht connections with a bank or jobbing house. Has
had more than ten years local experience and can furnish
best of references.
144. A highly competent man 29 years old desires posi-
tion where he will have entire charge of accounting de-
partment, correspondence and clerical work. Married, a
high class ofTicc man. Can furnish best of references, both
local and eastern.
145. .\ man possessing a knowledge of Russian and
Knglish languages, well educated, acquainted with the Far
Fast and Manchuria, cx-cmploye of Custom House in Port
Vladivostock seeks a position.
146. A higii class bank executive, knowledge of French
and German, accustomed to handling employes, 17 years
experience, in London, Caiiatla and San Francisco wishes
position with banking corporation. 38 years of age, married.
Can furnish best of references from former employers.
sales.
Coast
some
143.
maki
POSITIONS OPEN
A-147-W. I'^ngiiueriiig I'lrm has on opening f<»r young
woman not over twenty-eight years of age to take charge
of ofTice. Must he goofl typist, have executive ability and
more than average iiUiIIiKence.
A-148. .Xutxmohile accessory store wants two first class
salesmen on commission basis. Only experienced auto parts
salesmen need apply.
A-149. F.xperienced man, auditor and bookkeeper wanted
for responsible position; must be under bond.
IH
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If /Ow «'• lnl«r«al»d ovrii* to Foreign Tr«d* 0«p«rtm«nt of
|K« C>iaml>«r of ComiTt*rc« giving number
\y.
P'
t^ait) '*tshc» tu rcprctcnt ex-
and iy>«wriier ribbon*. Would
parly wuhr* lo corrmpond
;o Ik- turd in Ihc inakiiiK nf
party withr* to correspond with
lo corrr»pnnd with iin-
!d (urni»hing«. furniiiirc,
y.x'ish (•• o«irmpond with
(I raw materiaU
HONOLULU ANNOUNCEMENT
Th«' MaMHiutii i'ri<iiiiitii>ii ('ominitt(M> nnnuiiiici-s that
thr territory t»f lluwaii i« not to he olasHi'd at* a
"araaonahlo r«*Mirt" ns tlio olimate ik thp Mine all
the year aniiind. They ntate that heeaiwe aecom-
modation i-annot be dpfinitely iriiarniiteed at the Heach
Hotel in Ilnnoldlu diiriiiu' the ('arnival xcnson. frfiiii
Kehnuirj' 1*»th to 24tli. that the inipresHion has (^rown
that all ti an- filled. They wish to correct
thin imprr^ i annonn<'e that there is no neeeKsity
for intending pa.<werjppn« to cancel hookin(;K. They
atate, however, tliat as the advanced hookiiigj* are
very heavy from March to .lune. it in desirahle that
intending paKKcnpcrs make early reservations.
PROPOSED EXPOSITION
It is propoHfii ti. iTiat' 111 Sfiii I'VaiiriMMi. with the
help of Fn-mh iiirrclmntM and iiiHniifacturcrs. a hurcaii
and a (M-rmancnt exposition of French manufactured
produrtM. somethinf; similar to the Merchants and Man-
iifaetiirerR Kxdianjfe of New York. This project is
in a formative state at present. Any information on
the subject can be secured from Miss L. Le Breton,
at the <'onsulnfe <«enernle of France.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The Depot (^uarti-rma.ster. Fort .Ma.son. San Fran
riaco, will open sealed proposals at 11:00 a. m. Feb-
ru«r>' 8th. i;>17. for supplyinjr canned salmon, baking;
powder. roaste«l coffee, tlour. butter, flavoring ex
tracts, canned vejretables and other articles of sub-
sistence stores.
The Depot (^uart«Tiiiaster at Kl Ph.ho and Browns-
ville, Texas, and the Department l^uartermaster at
Fort Sam Houston. Texas, will receive pro|)osals until
2K)0 I*. M. Febniary 10th.. for furnishinfr lumber,
hardware and other biiibiini; material recpiired for can-
tonment buildinirs. Blanks for the above can be secure<|
at the Marine Department of the San Franeisi-o Cham-
ber of Commerce.
The above named officer will open bids at 10 A. M..
Fehnmry 2l8t. for supplyinfr miscellaneous articles of
hardware, paint, paper, etc.
The V '
Comnr
til 11:IH> A. M
box car> r>f fJO.
.\(rent of the Alaskan Knifineering
Wnshinffton. will receive bids un-
ary .'ith. for supplyinfr fourteen
• apacity each.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
.MalM<ui Line Steamer .MatMonia arriving; here on
•tanunry 1 7th from the Islands had alioard (i,74:{ tons
of yi'iieral car^o; sonic of the principal items con-
sistiil of 2,2HM ak. copra. 7.G77 eases canned pine-
apples. G.'>0 tons molasscH, 84,78.'i bags sugar, and
considerable rice, coffee, baniuiaa, etc.
The Ship .lohn Kna now due at Coinox, B. C. will
load a full ejirt'o *»f eoaj for San Fran«isco. for the
Bolph ConI ' I <'onipany. This big sailing
vcHsel will . "IIS of c«»al.
Steamer Santa .Maria owned by the Fnion Oil Com-
pany .was sold last week to Sun Dil Company. Terms
private.
Tlie Fore Hiver Shipbuilding; Cor. of t^uincy. M
launched the Steamer tlulia Luckeiibacii last ni<>i'!
the second of a fleet of five large oil burning
fn*ighters it is building for the Luckcnbacli Line,
of San Francisco and New York. This vessel is 4r>r»
feet long and has a carrying ca|»a«*ity for 10.(HH» tons
of freight.
The Willamette Iron & Steel Works. Portland. Ore.
and file N'orlliwest Steel C<»mpany j<»intly will build
f<»r PtMler Kleppc of Bergen. Norway, a fourth steamer
to be known as the Hallgrini.
Captain John K. McCulloch. a well known San
Franeis«-o Bar Pilot, passed away last week. Captain
.MeCidbtcli was for many years in command of differ-
ent vessels plying between here and the Hawaiian
Islands. The last twenty years l»eing attached to the
Pilot Association of this jxirt.
New Steamer Florence Olson built at Coos Bay for
Oliver .1. Olson Company, arrived here last week,
and after having engines installed will ply in the
coast trade carrying lumber.
The Pacitic Mail S. S. Co. "s Kcuatlor will leave
here on February Pith for Japan. China and Manila.
Steamer Shna Yak which went ashore on Pfiffers
Point last year and afterwards floated and purchased
by Sudden ^ Christcnson left this port on .lanuary
l.*^th bound to ( I rays llarhor. unde.r tin- hou.se flag
of S. Si C. and her name changed to that of Chas.
Christcnson. This steamer will ply in the coast trade
as lifrelofiire for lier new owners.
HOME AGAIN
The "PETS'* Children of Calif<»rnia will hold a
"Birth-place Return" show, February 2Mr«l and 24th,
1917 in the Civic Auditorium.
The Children's Pet show movement <»riginated in
San Francisco, first show having been held in the
old Mechanics Pavilion in April. UMJ;'). Next year
came the fire and the birth-place and home were
destroyed. The movement waa not destined to die
howj'vcr. nor even to remain local, but on the con-
trary has expanded until it is now established and
recognized not only in the rnitcd States, but in other
lands. Hamlin *s .Menagerie Magazine published in
I^ondon. England in its i.ssue of November, in review-
ing the Pet Show at the P. P. 1. E. in V. S. A. and
elsewhere can appreciate its wonderful popularity, its
scope and significence. Potent, dominant and appeal-
ing are its claims. Its fields are bread and ready for
the reaping, for are not its attributes ethical, humani-
tarian, educational and economical."
\\] rri\\]ric^r\
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
)ol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis oj the Pacific Coast
EVERY THUKSDAY — FI.IJWl AK^ 1st. 1017
^O. 5
SONS OF MEMBERS DINNER
You and your sons are invited to attend a Sons of Members Dinner to be held in the San Francisco
Commercial Club. Wednesday evening, February 21st, 1917 at 6:30 p. m.
Every member of the Chamber who is the father of a son old enough to walk is urged to attend
this dinner meeting and bring his son or sons with him. Some of the notable examples of fathers and
their sons prominent in the commercial life of the city will be present in person. In some cases three
generations will be represented.
President Koster will address the meeting and briefly outline the necessity of educating the present
generation to the duties of citizenship into which they will enter when they become of age.
You will also be entertained by a few selected speakers who have not yet attained their majority
but who have won distinction as speakers of ability and who can ably bring home to those present the
viewpoint of the members-to-be.
A moving picture will be shown depicting the awakening of the average school youth to the realities
of life after he had evidently been submerged in the realms of baseball.
The whole meeting is intended as an object lesson to both the father and the son. In case you do
not happen to be the father of a son you are not debarred from attending.
Please send
for "Sons of
1917—6:30 p.
Check herew
Name
me
tickets
at $1.25 each
February 21,
of $
Members
m.
ith in the
Dinner,"
amount
^ Address
Firm
Member
Chamber
of Commerce.
UNEMPLOYMENT
10. r. Ro.st'Mtlial. a ('liiiaj;<> uiittr. sociologist ami
[)ropa>randi.st will address a meeting in the Italian
Mall Koom at the St. Francis Hotel at 2::J0 o'clock
Friday. Fcl)ruary 2nd, and will present the result
of years of research work on the national proldem
of unemployment. Mr. Rosenthal will si>eak under
tln' auspices of the Advi.sory Hoard of the liiited
States Kmploymcnt Service wlii<'h Hoard is cooperat-
ing' with the Fnited States Department of Lahor in
rfrncdial measures ap[»lied to this proMcni. AM
interested should atti-rul this niet-tiut:.
20
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMHi:^
OF COMMKRCK ACTIVI 1 IKS
Bnttrcd u Mcond claw matter January 7, 1915. at the Poat
Office at San Francitco. Californi*. undar
the act of March 3. 18^9
Sobftcriplion Price Fifty Centi per Year
Publithed weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mcrchanta E«chanr« Building 465 California St.
San Francitco.
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
THE NAVAL BASE
Til.' < iiHinl.. r iiiiH I". 11 a.UiH..! I.y tli«« Coininimtion
«>n Navy YnnU niul Naval StntioiiH that the Com-
iiiijiHioii ha>« forwartl.Ml to \Va»»hinKton n pn«liminnr>*
rr|M»rt on iIm iiiv.HtiK'ation in San FraiuMH.ti Hay
aiul at Man- Islaii.l ami PuK't Sunml Navy Yards
ri'lativo to thr iHtaliliNhimiit t»f an a«l»liti«»nal Navy
YanI on thr Vur\i\r CoaM. It in In-lirvrd that this
a.'ti«»n on tin* part of th«' ('omnuKKion will nHult in
the inatt«T Iwing ifivcn conaiihTation hy ronirniw
<lurinp thf pn-m-nt iiPSKion.
Caahier
Chantiet
Foreign Trade
Grain Inipection
DEPARTMENTS
Induttrial Marine
Information Memberthip
Law and Order Municipal Affairs
Legislation Transportation
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE
Much intrniit w Iwinu ahown by th«- nu'mhors (»f tho
("■ in thi' new MyKtom adopted by tho (Miaritica
i: , nt t'onunitt*'*' an<l many calln have been
ma.l. l4»r tho now H«.li.it«»rs oanls and api>li<ation
blanks whioh aro boinif distribntotl by th«- oonnnittoo.
Th.s.- applioation blanks an- tillod out by thf
soli.itors roqupstinjf oharity oontributions and aro
thon «ont to the Charities Kndorsement Committee
for invostiiration.
AMERICAN EXPRESS OFFICIALS HERE
The f«»llowin>r officials of th.- Am.ri.an i:x|.r.<i«.
Company hav.- re«ontly boon in San Kranoisoo and
are now' in the southern part of the State on a trip
of inspeetion; O. C. Taylor. President: H. K. Hrook.s.
Vioe rn'sident, in charge of finaneial matters: D. S.
Klliott. Viee-PreHident. in eharRo of tralTio. all from
Nrw York; .1 A. 1). Viekers. Viee rresi«lent and
i;,.,„.rnl ' " : Harrv (Joe. ftonoral Man-
„^,..r of , -nt. New York: S. D Mal-
eolm. ManaK.r A.iv.rtisinir Department. New ^ ork
niid S M Wliitt.jl. Matinir.r Salt Lak.- City
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
COMMERCIAL SECRETARIES MEET
The California Aaaoeiation of Commerpial St'ore-
taries held its annual eonvention at Saeramento. Janu-
ary 24th to 2fith. At the sessions there were dis-
euRMod many subjeets vital to pommereial orKanixa-
tion work. The address of weleome was delivered by
Honorable Hiram W. .lohnson. fi()vernor of California,
and was respcuubd to by Walter H. Nau'le. of tho
Santa Hosa Chamber of Conimon!0 and Soerotary-
Treasurer of the Assoeiation. Other apoakers were
Warren Manley of the San Franeiaoo Chamber of
Commoree. Thomas H. Heed. Hobert (>. Honnell. Kd-
ward T. Tnf/ an«l Professor W. Clarke. Robert
Newton Lyneh. Viee Presid.iit and Manajfor of the
San Franeiseo Chamb.-r prepan-d a paper entitled
"Forward aspeets of Chamber of Commoree work."
Mr. Lvneh is attending the National Foreijrn Trade
Conforenee. at Pitt.sburffh. and his pap^r was pre-
sented to the eonvention
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The l)<p(tt (^iiarterinastcr. Fort Mason. California,
will open bids at 11 :(H> a. m. February i:Uh for sup-
plying l20.f>fK) lbs. of beans.
The same officer will open bida at 11 :0() a. m. Feb-
ruary 2(»th for supplying IYMkOOO b<.xis of safety
matehes.
Poatniaat«r Ch*. W Fay h*. notified th, C:»'*"'»>«.'- °J, »»'• '<?^
Zr^^JT- ■'hip companle*
5?»*^ '»" 1 for Hawaiian
The Departin.nt f^iiartermaxter. Fori Sam lloiiMon,
Texas, will open bids February U». 1M17. for supply-
iff eedar posts to be tisod as sui)ports for buildings.
Said posts to be treated with creosote or other pro-
servativo materials. Information can be secur.<l from
the Depot Quartermaster. Fort Maaon. California.
DMtlnatloa
StaaiBW
AMtrmna {•NUia»ni
CM»a-Japa» *
s
I
Manila. PI
Hawaii
U'
Ouam. M t
TaMtl
10 SAam
2.30pn.
».00an^
1ft ^ftan
Hhrrman
Moan*
la. r.
• Thia ▼««wl departs from Van<»uv«r. B. C.
SUPPLIES FOR ALASKA
The Chamber <»f Commoree is advised that an
agent of the Alaska Railway Commission ia en route
from Fairbanks to Seattle upon the business of pur-
chasing a large amount (»f general supplies and hard-
ware for which the Purchasing Department of the
Alaska P^ngineering Commission at Seattle will ad-
v.rtiso for bids at Seattle or P«.rtland.
San Franeiaeo merchants who desire to bid upon
these rofjuiremcnts should got in touch with the Pur-
chasing Department J»f the Commission at Seattle.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCI; ACTIVITIES
31
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
UTAH GRAIN AND FLOUR RATES
^ At pn'si'Mt writinj; thf Hiirt'iiii hiis rt'i-civcd iiiforinn-
tion that tli** (MHuiilHiiit of tlic I 'tali aixl htalio inilltTN.
s«'«'kiiitf to al)olisli tlu' prrst-nt iliffm'iitial l>»'tw<M'ii
thr rat«'s on wheat ami tlour to California ami Nevada
points, has \u'vu passed upon hy the Interstjite Coin-
tiieree ( 'oniiiiision and has resulted in lowering; the
difTiTential from !.'» eents to ft cents per humlred
pounds.
The tlour millers of Ctah and Idaho also eomplained
that the prevailing freijjht rates on flour and wheat
products from Itah and Idaho to San Franeiseo. San
Jose, Stockton and other northern California and
Nevadji points were too hi^rh. The Commission has
found that the complaint was sustained in this re-
spect and has issued nn order, according to the dis-
patches, reipiirin^ the railroads to establish, not lat<*r
than April Kith next, rates that shall not «'Xceed hy
more than ') cents per 100 Ihs. the present rates on
wlieat.
The difTcrcntial generally prevailing to northern
< alifornin points has heen If) cents per ewt., while
the difTcrcntial to southern California points has in
many cases Iteen hut 5 cents. rndoul)tedly the Com-
mission has consi(lcred that the difTerentinl to all
points in California should be the same and not
vrrcater than ."» cents per cwt.
Tlu' I'tah and Idalu) millers contended that the
rates on wheat and flour should be the same. There-
fore, to the extent that the difTcrcntial is allowed by
the Commi.ssion. the eomplaiiuints failed in their
^ case, 'i'hc prowcrs of wheat and ^'^ain in I'tah and
Idaho resisted the complaint of the millers on the
(rround that they desired to sell their product to the
California millers, because the presence of California
buyers in I'tah and Idaho wheat markets was an
advanta(;e to them in keeping up the price of the raw
material. It is probable that the farmers in this terri-
tory will find their fears justified and that California
millers will draw their supplies of prain more largely
frouj other supply points from now on. The difTcrcntial
between Kansas wheat and flour moving to Cali-
fornia points is now 7 cents i)cr 10(» lbs.
The Santa Fe has advi.sed the TrafTic Bureau of a
number of important changes in transcontinental
rates, both eastboun<l and westbound. Many of the
changes represent reductions — a very few represent
inerea.ses. Some of the reductions arc on a|)pli<*ation
of the members of the Chamber •»f Commerce through
the TrafTic Bureau.
Notably — «'ocoanut oil. eastbound from California
terminals, refining in transit privilege has been ac-
••ordcd, as well as reduction in rates ea.st of Chicago;
Argols. wpsthoiind, reduced from $1.00 to 80 cents.
The rates will be published in due eourst-. and
fTeetive date will probably be from the l.'ith of
Manh to April 1, 1917.
The changes announced are the outcome of ap|)lica-
tions which have been under consideration for several
months and were aeted upon by the trafTic exeetitives
of the various transcontinental lines at the meeting
held in Chicago last week.
Th«' TrafTic Btireau has a complete list of the
changes and will supply copies of the same on
reiinest.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualificaMons of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
150. i%x|>o9i(i(Mi ofTiciul wIki nianuK<^'>l several oi most
•successful P. P. I. E. Departments, at liberty after January
31. 1917, desires responsible position where executive
ability, enterprise and systematic industry aflfords oppor-
tunity fur deniunstratiun and establishment of perinaneni
hicrative connection (leneral business experience and
extensively traveled at hon>e and abroad. Especially valu-
able as confidential man for capitalist having lar^fe and
varied interests.
151. A yount; man (30) of good personality and address,
with about ten years ofTice experience — also some experience
as city salesman- -<lcsires to ^et in touch with a pro-
gressive, urowiuK concern where there is ;i good future
for a man of ability, ambition and cncrKy. Is an efficient
stcni>Kr*pher and ui-11 i(|i!i]iiir(l fur a ((i>siii<m as iirivale
secretary.
152. A man >>i f.\cciiti\c al>ility aii<l oiiniiu-sary tsinri-
ence, thoroughly familiar with handling of supplies and
c«|uipment in larne (|uantities, haviiiK a knowledKe of
prices, <iualities, etc . <lesir(s a position with a larj^e con-
tracting or other linn requiriuK .such services.
153. An auditor and bookkeeper havint; 12 years experi-
ence in larjje real estate corporation can devote his services
from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. at reasonable compensation. Can
nivc bond or A. I references.
154. Younjf man with university and law school educa-
tion ficsires opportunity in cither the lefjal or commercial
tlcld.
155. .\n experienced, competent, all around business man
desires to become connected with proj^ressive. commercial
house in San I-'rancisco. Specifications are organization,
supervision and detail. French. KuRlish and German lin-
(juist, various capacities in large companies from depart-
ments to first in charRC. ThorouKhly accustomed to meet-
ing people.
156. Married man 12 years experience as railroad con-
struction engineer and 5 years manager of division oflFice,
competent accountant, would like to make connection with
company or individual desiring first-class capable man.
157-W. Young woman expert bookkeeper, familiar with
all income and statistical statements, eight years in last
I)osition, desires position where she will have entire charge
of ofTice. Excellent references.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-158. Young man wanted in (iciural Merchandise store
in country. Must understand selling and handling groceries
and fJther items generally -cpM in .i lomitrv «tiir<. Good
rhatu e for the right man
BRIDGE AT DUMBARTON POINT
The report of the Municipal AfTairs Committee,
recommending that the Chamber use every efTort to
have a vehicidar bridge constructed across San Fran-
eiseo Hay near Humbarton Point, to form a connec-
tion between San .Mateo and .Mameda counties, luis
been approved by the Board of Din-ctors. The ap-
pointment of a Special Committee to cooperate with
similar committees from other organizations to work
toujinl tli.'it .ml li.is Ii.i II authorized.
BAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COBfMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If y«« ar* ini*r«at*4 writ* to Forwlgfi Trad* 0«p«rtm«nt of
tK« Ci«a>«b«r of Cofn*i««rc« giwinQ number
I' ^ ric. in (he
ir the market
( articles. Detailed iniurmation. rciercnces, etc
IJTt. Amalerdam (Holland)
— .., I ^..1. ,.)..». I- -
■) wiahet to cor-
•- »■ ''!iit»
H ita
III. . . ullc
theae article* on the Holland market
1379. NVjneantii (NVw /Traland) firm wi^h to corrrspmui
with exporter* of OrcK">n pinr lumber
1380. S.> lirm wiah to correspond with
exporlrra >ri roain. analine dye«. aalam-
mnniac. «a«) idm kuAp. kpKca. tartaric acid, tin. iron, wire
and wire naila.
1381. Parta (France) party wi»hea to correspond with
exporters of wliiir ami red beans, leniil*, •.ulii pra« Wishes
quotation*
NEW FOREIGN OFFICE
The Anu>ririi-IIolliiii(i Trndin^ ARsooiation which is
incorporat«»d tiiuior Ilollnnd laws for the purpose of
pnirafrin^ in jftTirrnl ifiiport atid export trade has
many established airmeies in Kiiropean eountries. The
e< inlly interestetl at this time in the
»s i eoast trade in American prcMluet.s
in thf Ka.xt Indian mnrki>t and Dciprocnlly to find
a market in America for Kast Indian productM. For
this reason the company will establish branches on
the Pacific Coast — one in Sun I'raniMseo and the
other presumably in Seattle.
The directors of the Assoc lation art- Mr. F. D.
Cochius and Mr. F. O. A. Van der Sanden. Mr.
(Whins bns bad twenty-three years' experience in
Holland Kast Indies as manajjer an<l Senior Partner
of larjr*' commercial firms, and held position as
Consul for France and a»lviser of Banking and Mint
Systems to the Ilolland Government.
Mr. Van der Sanden brings to the Association a
larfTc acquaintance of Ilolland and the European
markets.
FOREIGN TRADE CONFERENCE
The Annual Foreiijn Trade Conference at Pittsburg
which has just come to an end was a notable one.
There were 130.') delegates present. San Francisco
had the largest representation present, and important
papers presented by our delegates. A report was
f- - • 1 at closing session of the Council which was
f il by a general committee representing all
lines of industry. This report advan«-ed the opinion
that the future of American foreign trade will depend
upon the legalization of cooperation in export sales,
the formulation of a sound shipping policy and the
creation of machinery for a flexible tariff.
It is conceded that the next meeting place of the
Council in 1918, will be in San Francisco.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Standard Oil Compatiys Tank Steamer D. G.
S<Mitield jiteamed from this port last week with ll.(X)0 (
tons of fuel oil aboard to be delivered in the Orient.
Hark .Star of Lapland, one of the Alaska Packer*
Association fleet of vessels, left port in tow .Tanuary
22nd for Comox, where vessel will load ri.(KH) tona
of coal, Minie to be placed aboard company's veaaela
upon her return.
Steamer Aitee was sold last week to the Oriental
Navigation ' iv by the Pacific Mail S. S. (Vun-
paiiy for - The Hark Heluga. formerly a
whaliti- r of same name, was purehasnl by
W. O. > 11 of New Jersey for )|s27,r»(K>: vessel to
be delivered upon her arrival at this port.
Hritish Hark Lord Templetown owned by Ks.hcn
& Minor of this port, has been chartered to load case
oil at Port Arthur, Tex. for Australia by the Texas
Oil Company at the rate of $1.:J0 per ci\^- Thin
Vessel is capable of carrying 80,000 cases.
Mare Island officers «*stimate it will cost more than
♦l.'i.(HM> to overhaul the revenue cutters Hear and
McCulloch and put them in shape for next seasons
work. It is expected the new Coast fJuard Cutter
Algonquin, will be outfitted here this summer for a
cruise to Alaskan waters. The revenue cutter at
present is at Baltimore.
Steamer Ililonian was sold last week by Mntson
Navigation Company presumably to northern parties,
pri«'e paid said to lie !f4.'»(».fMK» and has been chartered
to load a barley eargo at this port for Scandinavia.
Hate private by E. C. Ilorst.
Panama Kailroad Company reports that seven
vessels passed through Panama Canal on .lanuary
12th with maximum draught of 22 ft. and that ob-
structions have been removed, so that all vessels
which have been tejiu'orarily held up will pass
through.
British Steamer Turrttt ( i(»wn will leave tin- Canal
Zone next month for Alaska. This vessel will be
loaded with a full cargo of railroad material, such
as steam shovels, flat cars. loc<miotiv«s, etc., all
of which will be used in the building of the Ooveni-
ment Railroad in Alaska.
The Nor. Steamer Talabot, built by the I'nion Ir«»n
Wfirks had lu'r trial trip outside the heads on .lanuary
2f>th, which proved most successful. The vessel has
been chartered for twelve months to engage in neutral
trade.
GOVERNMENT MEDIATION
At a special iii.t twig of tin- linaid of Directors of
the San Francisco Cliamber of Commerce held .Janu-
ary 2'>th. 1017, it was resolved to approve the (lovern-
ment Mediation Act now before Congress and tele-
grams were sent to the California Representatives
notifying them of this action and urging them to
support the measure. The United States Chamber of
Commerce will be asked to urge the support of the
measure in Congress.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
in 1 ivnnvivjv/
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Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Covernmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
KVEKV Till KSDAV — I'lIHHlAH^ Htii. 1«17
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LUNCHEON TO ALFRED REEVES
San Francisco's Opportunity To Secure Automobile Show.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce will give
a Luncheon on next Wednesday, February 14th, at
12:15 p. m.. in the Ballroom of the St. Francis Hotel,
to Alfred Reeves, Manager of the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reeves is in San Fran-
cisco for the purpose of opening the coming Automo-
bile Show.
The National Automobile Association sanctions two
annual automobile shows, viz: in New York and
Chicago. It is hoped that a third show will be held
annually and that San Francisco will be selected as
the best place to hold it. The Chamber of Commerce
is endeavoring to convince Mr. Reeves and the auto-
mobile community that this is the proper place and
much of our success along these lines of endeavor will
depend upon the attendance at the luncheon.
Please send me tickets at $1.00 each
for Luncheon to Alfred Reeves. February 14, 1917,
—12:15 p. m.
Check herewith in the amount of $.
Name
Address
Firm
THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Tliis If'jfi.shitivf stssinn loinjiiiM s dn- of the mo.st
n'pr«'s«'iitativr« bodies of men hvcu at the State Capitol
in many years. •
Whilf till' (Min.stitution providing' for the bifurcatfjl
.si'ssiuii limits tln' first sfssinii to tliirtv il.-ivs tlnTi- is
iiothiiij; t<t prcvrnt a shorter .st-ssion. therefore tlie
le^i.slature "speedcd-up" and crowded the first session
into fifteen lejrislntivp days in whieh were introduced
'24.")" bills, resolutions and amendments as compared
to nearly 'MHH) for the same period in the first session
of 101;"). wlii( li extended over the full thirty days. This
shorter session was ajjreed upon owing to the fact that
it is penerally expected (Jovernor Johnson will resign
the latter part of Fel)ruary and the legislature desired
to be in session at the time in ord«'r to wish him God-
speed to his new post in the United State Senate.
The licpislativc Tiureau of the Chamber of Com-
merce transferred its activities to the State Capital at
the begin?iing of the session and established head-
ijuarters in the Hotel Saerainentn. Several bills of
eoiistruetive nature were introdur-ed l)y the Chamber,
among which may l)e mentioned the l)ill asking for a
coinnii.ssion to revise the cor|»<)ration laws of the State
and a Constitutional Amendment limiting the liability
of stockholders. A l»ill fixing a minimum fine of .^lOO
for i)ersons convicted of conducting a lottery, an anti-
lioycott bill pr<thil»iting what is known as a src(»ndary
boycott, and a I'liblie I'tilities Mediation bill re.|uiring
an investigation and mediation on the part of a boanl
lii'fore any lockout or strike occurs in any publi<'
utility. Jn addition to tins a numlM-r of bills were
introduced by several guilds of the Chamber for which
the aid of tlu' Chamber of Comniercc and afTiliated
bodies has been asked. An amendment limiting the
liability of stockholders and the bill calling for a com-
mission to revise the corporation laws of the state ware
introdiieed for the Chamlter by Assemblyman N. J.
I'rendergast of the 27th District of tliis eity. The bill
imposing a minimum fine on persons convicted of con-
I r'nnt ii iK'il iiii iiak'c 2f> )
POSTPONEMENT — SONS OF MEMBERS DINNER
In fixing the date for the Sons of Members Dinner for Wednesday evening, February 21st, the fact
was overlooked that this day marked the beginning of the Lenten Season, and for that reason the dinner
has been postponed until a date to be announced later.
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
SAN FI^ANCISCO CIlAXinKK
OF COMMICKCIC AdlVri IKS
Botvrtd M — ronit Him nMtcr January 7. 191S. at ihe Poet
Office M Baa PrancUco. California, under
tlM Mt of March 3. 1879.
" K-r Fifty Cents per Year
«rr'. 1v by the
R OF COMMKRCF.
. 465 California S?
San ! .'a:., isco
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
Cashier
Charities
Foreign Trade
Grain Inspection
DEPARTMENTS
Industrial Marine
Information Membership
Law and Order Municipal AfTairs
Legislation Transportation
NOTICE!
The Charities Endorsement Committee of the San
Prancimco Chamber of Commerce, ort;anized to in-
■ subject of charitable giving in
. to inform the public and all
it.T. ..-. "i^w ,i .w.i.i to charity, that there has been
collected and divided during the past year in this city
OVEK $250,000 BY ONK ORGANIZED BAND OF
SOLICITORS FOR VARIOUS FRAUDULENT
CHARITY BENEFITS.
Information as to the operations of this ring which
is in the posseiMton of this Committee is at the dis-
posal of all <- in good faith.
This noticr hed so that the public and con-
tributors to c:..i:.iir'. may be warned against giving
subscriptions, taking advertisements in programs, pur-
cha^"' ■ ' 'Tts or otherwise contributing to enier-
priv ■ rtame of charity without first enquiring
of • mittee as to the responsibility of the
solicitor*, and as to the merit of the cause for which
funds are solicited.
The ir --'1 committee is undertaking this work
a* a p: to the contributing public and the
worthy c.-..i:iv.cs and is prepared to report on the
character of whatever particular project may be
presented by solicitors.
The Charities Endorsement Committee of the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
bftaed
Th«y p
and Ph
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
■■ notlfled thv Chaml>«r of the fol-
■ S tlnr-s rif Tmnt-J'nrtflc Malt*,
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Manoa
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Manoa
Hlvrrrn
Rrtiarfor
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••• Thi' N*"***-! carrlcB onl>- m.»lip for ii'.nKkonR .md Netherlands
E««t Indies.
MY LADY S HAT
DESIGNED AND BUILT IN SAN FRANCISCO
It IK a huKV Willi till* iiiHiiufacturirs '>*
womcii'M hntK. I .'. lint sraHoii is in full swmil'.
Htul hiiiulrfdH of wiir s ,ri- turning' otit tliousi i
of hats for thf locni .st''ii> am! milliinTV KiiopK. whi ii
pach yoar aro hiiyinif more of the homo product.
The Manufarturem CVnsus of 1914, taken hy the
I'nited States (V'nstiN Bureau showed 2'.\ niillincry
* ' ' ' in San Franoisro, with 276 \s ••
I paid out in waf^cH and a valu
l piuMluctH amount in^r to $874.(MM).
:> iind«*r till* Ct'UKUM Bur*>au included •■
triiiiiiii-il niul untriiiiiiM-d, hat and lionnet frames, mil-
linery trimmiiiK. embroidery, i-te.
Since the 1914 Census was taken, the industr)' has
conniderahly increased in San Francisco and is more
extensive than is generally kno%vn, and solely on the
merit of its products has forced the rccopnition which
insures its steady advancement. The Jilcs of the San
Francisco Chamher of Commerce show :J8 cKtalilish-
mcnts in tliis classification at the present time with
aliout 4<»<» wajfc earners. Local support is piven this
industry to a greater extent than soiih' other lines of
women's wear, Huyers still go east for their lines
and in some of the higher priced hats we are not yet
strong competitors of that market although one or two
firms are entering this field; hut in the medium priced
hats. «|uality heing equal, San Franci.sco hats are
Iietter priced. There are practically thr«'e sejistms here
in this line; that for straw in the early spring; that
for Velvets later in the year, and a mid season for
.satins and the like.
The making of a straw hat is not a simple process.
At the present time all straw hraid is imported from
Japan. Formerly this was dyed, and bleached in the
Fast, but these operations are now accomplished
entirely in San Francisco. .Sometimes the shapes are
designed in Taris for the Fast and copied here, more
often they originate in the local factories. These
shaiies are rcprotluced in plaster of paris, and from
these plaster molds, metal forms arc cast. Tlie dyed
or bleached braids are then sewed nromtd the sha|)cs;
then "sized" and molded. After dr>Tng they are
pressed in similar shapes, in hydraulic presses, under
a pressure of ITiO lbs. to the square inch. Velvet
hats, too, are pressed to shape with a stifTem-d lining
and this liranch of the industry is equal to. if n<»t
greater than the straw.
At tin* present time a great quantity of tailored and
sport hats arc being made. These are very striking
as they are designed along Oriental lines and have
the Oriental coloring and decoration. Rice-net and
buckram frames are also extensively made here and
'! to milliners who cover and trim them,
of the outpjit of the San Francisco factories
ilireet to the milliner as most of the jobbers
a workroom and the local manufacturer is
therefore, in a sense, »\ compr-titor of the jobber. It
has been the experience of our hat makers that they
cannot make a cheap or undesirable article, and sell
it anywhere on the Pacific Coast. The cheap hats
come from the East, but the demand on local manu-
facturers is for quality and good workmanship, and
on these points he is building up an important
indu.stry.
San Francisco hats are sold throughout the entire
(Continued on page 26.)
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
The Traffic Miirraii ot tlu> San Fraiu'isrti
Cliaiiihi't' of CiiiniiU'nM' upcratcs uiuItT thr direr
tioii «)f the Transportation <*oinniittee of the
('hantl)er. Tlie Hureaii seeks in every way to
onhanee the value (»f its serviee to the inenihers
of the Chaiiilter. The iiiipr<*Ksiitns of a I'ritieal
and interested piihlie are untlouhtedly th«' l>est
jjuide and ineentive to this end. We therefore
•'jirnestly reipiest tiiat you as a nieniher of the
San I'Vaneiseu Chainher of t'onnnerce give the
Trartie liiireaii the liiMicfit <>f ymir »;iiL'ir<'*ili<>ns
and CO i>|i)-rjition.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualiBcations of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
The Traffi*' Bureau is in receipt of tlie Docket of
the Western C'lassitieation Committee, which will be-
gin hearings in Chicago Tuestlay, Fehruary 27, 1917,
and conclude sometime on or after the Hrst of March.
The Docki't shows proposed changes of various kinds
in the following articles:
Trowels, (iardeii, Paper Drinking Cup Holders,
Gra.ss Catchers, Ordnance, Kxtracts, Baker's Malt,
Brass Kailings. W«>odcn Crates, Pumping Machines,
Game other than live. Battery or Tool Boxes, Sour
Clover Seeds, Frictional Fahric, Clove Kefusc, Coin
Operated Scales, Wootlen Cigar Boxes, Chart Stands,
Aluminum Articles, Linotile, Cement or Concrete
Shingles. House Movers' Outfits, Shingle Tow, Harness
& Saddlery Back Band Hooks, Wooden Ice Can or
Tank Covers, Chimney Top Bases. Chimney Bonnets.
Flues, Linings, Pipe, Automatic Hog Feeders, Dental
. Chairs, Iron or Steel Chutes or Spouts, Plate or Sheet
^ Iron or Steel Oil Tanks, Building or Koofing Rein-
forced Cement Slabs, Cranberries, Cable & Wire Keels,
Crossarms, etc.. Stone Crushers & Elevators, (iraphite,
Cabinets, N, O. S.. Concrete Forms or Molds, Chif-
forobes, Self Propelled Vehicle Parts — Passenger Wire
Wheels, Freight Wheels, Bumper Guards. Bumper
Rails. Bodies, Floor Sweeping Compound, not Dis-
infectant, Traction Kngine Cylinders. Expanded Metal
Lathing & Corner Beads. Plaster & Fibreboard, Straw-
board Boards, Neutral. Shot.
Any member of the Chamber interested in the above
may examine the Docket on application to the Traffic
Bureau.
Special attention is called to docket No. l,08f) cov-
ering a description of iron and steel articles submitted
by the Committee on I'niform Cla.ssification with rat-
ings thereon proposed by the Western Classification
Committee. The docket may be examined at the
Traffic Bureau.
The Traffic Bureau takes this opportunity to again
call to the attention of the members the fact that
copies of the freight rate changes in transcontinental
freight rates, both eastbound and westbound, im{)ort
and export, which will be published by the carriers
to become effeetive ;ibout .Viril 1st. may be had on
applieatioii at tlie liurean.
Have you ever noticed that the men who have
system in their work almost invaribly appear to
have the LEAST to do.
You may also have noticed that the men who
have no work in their system have the least
to do.
159. (Ji-ntlciiiuii 31 years uf d^t:, Kraduatc ui Vale, 6
years Miaiia({cr mining company in Mexico, past year en-
){aKccl in mining in Nevada; education, training fit for
executive or managerial position, desires to learn particu-
larly sugar pine milling. Accept anything which affords
opportunity learning lumber business. Position in vicinity
\Villits preferred.
160. .\ young man 26, last two years with local com-
mercial organization; 3 years experience in charge of office,
private secretary work desires an opportunity for advance-
ment.
161. American, age 44 experienced in industrial and
engineering work desires position in manufacturing line,
where capacity for organization and detail would be of
value and a permanent connection obtained. Can furnish
best of references as to ability and character.
A-162. Young n>an wanted, bright, energetic, with good
education to learn a retail business which is equal to a
trade. No commercial experience necessary, but brains and
willingness to work. .\ splendid opportunity for the right
party.
163. Voung married man 32 years of age, several years
exiierience as correspondent and traveling salesman with
large corporation, last 5 years in charge of department of
Pacific Coast office. Good education and general business
training, capable of liolding responsible position. Desires
permanent connection with smaller concern. l*"uturc con-
sidered more than present salary. Best of references as to
character and ability.
164. Newspaperman with 12 years experience, now em-
ployed in this city, seeks commercial position with future,
where his training may be of mutual value. Dissatisfied, not
with present employer, but with limitations of the profession.
A-16S. .\ capable, experienced live wire secretary wanted
for coniinerci.il orvjanization in Texas. .\ fine opportunity
lor a real, first class man who is able to show that he has
(Ulivrrifi tile Koods elsewhere an<l can do it in Texas.
WHEAT GRADES HEARINGS
C. J. Brand. ( liief ol OfViee of .Markets and Rural
Organization. Dejiartment of Agriculture, Washington.
D. C.. will liobl lie:iriiigs in San Fraiieisi-o on Monday,
February 12th, at 9:30 a. m., room 237 Merchants
Exchange Building, to ^rive the Trade an o|»portunity
to (liseu.ss Standards for Wheat to be established under
the United States (irain Standards Act.
THE NATION S BUSINESS
A .special edition of THE NATION S I'.rSINESS,
pulilishcd by the Chamber of Commerce of the I'nited
States, will be issued on Feliruary lOth. This edition
will contain a eomplete account of the Fifth Annual
greeting of th<* Chamber of Commerce of the Unit«'d
States, and will set forth in graphic fashion, ad-
dresses on business problems by men of international
importance. It will also contain reports and resolu-
tions offered and adopted at this meeting. The edi-
tion will constitute an epitome of the constructive
thought and effort to solve problems of the year that
is ahead.
The niimber will have seventy-two pages and an
attempt will be made to produce with pencil, brush
and camera the atmosphere of the meeting. Single
copies will be twenty-five cents. Members and organ-
izations that want twenty or more copies, may secure
them for twenty <'eiit.s each. Orders should be sent
to the Chambr-r of Commerce of the Cnited States,
Riggs Building, Washington, D. C,
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SAN KRANCI8C0 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
' , - .. m'€ irijrfc«Ir.l ■^ ■ Ir Xo for»ign Trad* 0«p»rlm»nl of
lh« Chamber of Cornm»rc» giving numl>«r
!( oi L'cylon
■ f Ira rilhcr
III (>tliK I' 't
1383. li- - Luba) party wi»hr* to corrcapond with
r&portcr* oi preacrve*. canned prachra. etc.
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THE AD CLUB
THE SAN FRANCISCO ADVKKTISINO CLUB is
wiirkini; to wniro for tho «'ity tlio 1018 convention
of tho A««»«»riat«M! Atlvortisiiip Chibs of tho World.
V roximato attondanco of 15,000 members
A» part of its eampaiim. and to advertise San
r . incidentally, the club will send nn overland
.1 ivan to the St. lyouis convention, crossinp tin-
Si. rr«.H May 24th and takinp 12 days for the run.
In Iwal work the Ad Club is distinffuishinf? itself
for its educational activity. "Selling American Citizen-
■' to the Alien is one important phase in hand.
iinK up -\<lvertisiiijf with "Truth" as the k<'yuotf
oJ all publicity, is one of the other most important.
DUMBARTON BRIDGE MEETING
The rfprfsi-iitativi's ot lh«' coiimiueiily around the
southern portion of the Bay met recently at Newark
to consider tlie proposed Vehictjlar Brid^fc acro.ss the
Bay n<nr r>umbart«>n Point. At that meetinfj it was
■■]■ ' " • n joint iiK'^tinp of Supervisors and com-
i: r ; ,: ! ;:;it)izations in sixteen comities that would
be affected by the construction of such a bridfre. be
'• ■" -d at Hedwood City, in the rooms of the Board of
rvisora, on Saturday. Keliruarj' 10th, at 2:00 p. ra..
i.r the purj^ose of considerinff ways and means for
rarryinjr the bridge project into effect. All members
who are interested are urged to attend this meeting.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The I)«|M»t l^uart«iina.st«r. Fort .Mn.Hon. California,
will op«»n bids for certain supplies on the following
dates :
February l«>th. at HhOO a. m. for furnishing parts
for Curti« Steam Turbine Engine.
F •<• a. m. for '
lbs. . ■« of .syrup. 1 i
butter and 4,500 cans of pears.
M *. at 9:00 a. m. for in- 2.000.000
lbs. .es and .T2(».000 lbs. of fr ns.
Full information and blanks will be supplied by the
above-named officer.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NCWS
Steamer .1. W. Van Dyke, which was launched at
the I'liiun Iron Works on November 2rith of last year, /,
had her trial trip on the bay .lanuary 2Hth which
was proiiouticed a success. This big tank steamer
was built for the Atlantic Bctining Company of
Philadelphia, and has a carrying capacity for 70,000
barrelM of oil.
The Bark McLaurin left Sydney. N. S. W. on Jan-
uary 28lli for San Francisco with cargo consisting
of coal and copra. With her arrival here will be
received the first Australian coal to reach this port
in nearly a year.
The Steamer .Minnesota will load freight at San
KraiieiHco for New York in the Panama Pacific Line.
(Swayne & Iloyt. agents) and will leave between the
I'JtIi and I'lth of Febniar>'. going via Panama Canal.
1 Continued from p;iKf 2.^ I
ducting a lottery was introduced by Senator Lester O.
Burnett of the lf)th District of this city. The Anti
Boycott bill was introduced by the Nestor of the Sen-
ate, John W. Ballard of the I^Hth District. Los Angeles.
The Public I'tilities Mediation bill was introduce<I for
the Chamber by Assemblyman ("has. W. rjoctting of the
28th District, this city.
The second session will convene on February 2r»th.
There was an expressed intention on the part of the
leaders to shorten the session to thirty days or six
weeks if possible, and committees have been urged to
tise all diligence in disposing of referred bills.
Members of the Chamber of ('ommerce and affili-
ated organizations are re«|uested to file their advoj-acy
or opposition to the jiropo.scd measures with the Lcgis- '
lative Bureau of the Chamber. Crowding four weeks'
work into two has strained the capa«'ity of the State
Printing Office and it is quite possible all Itills intro-
duced will not be printed until the last of this week.
During this recess the Legislative Bureau of the Cham-
ber is digesting all bills affecting any indtistry in the
state and members desiring information on any bill
are invited to telephone or <'all on the bureau in the
.Merchants Exchange Building
PURCHASING OFFICE TO BE OPENED HERE
(ill. tain ■•'r'<l< rii'k .M-iirs. I'. S .\rniy. .M- iiili.-r of
•Maska Railway Coiimiission. is in San Francisco to
o|»en a purchasing offi«e for the Alaska Bailway Com-
mis.sion. This gives San Franejseo merehants a better
opportunity to bid on supplies, as heretofore a«lvertise-
ments have been is.sued from the purchasing agent's
office at Seattle. .
( Coiitimicd from pa^'c -•* '
eoast an<l as far East as Denver. Soim- of our manu-
facturers maintain branches in other <ities.
On the whole, the industry is in a thriving condi-
tion; is growing steadily and bids fair to assume large
proportions in the not far distant future. Local
buyers are alive to the rpiality of the hats made in
Sail Francisco. The prices are such as to offer an
indticement for (»ur firms to buy here. .My lady has
but to see the styles to give her approval.
The Industrial Department of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce in the course of its Industrial
Survey of San Francisco, is bringing to light many
interesting facts in connection with our local manu-
facturers, and it purposes to publish these from time
to time.
Oil A I rnAAirior
n CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
rrrrrnrvi ^vivjv/
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Fmancial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis oj the Pacific Coast
EVKKY TIllJKSDAY — FKIiKl AKV ir.Tii. 1»17
^o. 7
TO THE NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW
Friday, February 23rd, At 4:00 P. M.
A joint excursion to the National Orange Show to
l»e hi'ld in San Rrrnanlino Fehruary 20th to 2Hth,
will he run froni this t-ity leavin>; «»ver the Santa Ke.
via the Angel, Friday Fel.ruary 2:{rd. at 4 :(K) P. M.
While the excursion is run under the auspices of
the San Francisco Chaniher of Commerce and the
^ Talifomia Development Board, it will he participated
in hy representatives from other commercial organiza-
tions in the Hay counties. In fact; from as far north
as rhico.
A special rate of $18.60 has been secured for a party
of fifteen who will travel in a special car attached to
the Angel, arriving at San Bernardino Saturday at
7:00 A. M. where the car will be parked for break-
fast. Parties may return on any regular train they
may desire to travel on.
Lower berths are $2.50 one way ; upper berths $2.00 ;
drawing-rooms $9.00; compartments $7:00.
San B.-rnanliiK. lias >.'t a.sid.- Satunliiy, the 24th a.s
a special in honor of the visiting delegations. In addi
tion to the manv attractions of the National Orange
Show, special features will he of interest to the
visitors. • I J 1
This will he the first of a series of special delega-
tions to attend tlie various expositions, fairs and cele-
lirations held throu^'hout the State.
I'l.a.se reserve tickets for excursion to
San Bernardino. Knclosed find check $
it) payment for same. Please reserve.
Lower I.erth Upper berth
I )rii\\ iM<^' room Corapartmeut
F i I- m.- _____
Address
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON
( McrcatttT \m \viI1 i>iii>ii>ii >ai i) «r«h. .iiiriii« tlu- .•>c.s>i..ii> oi
SENATE NAVAL COMMITTEE HAS UNDER CONSIDE
BY REAR ADMIRAL HELM WHICH MADE SURVEY O
TO ESTABLISHMENT OK NEW NAVAL BASES AVIA
PORT IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL IN DETAILS AT PRE
MENDS THAT PRINCIPAL NAVAL BASE ON PACIF
THAT MARE ISLAND BE MAINTAINED AS AN AUXI
COMMENDATION IS CERTAIN TO BE ADOPTED BY
UNTIL THE EXPECTED EXTRA SESSION. PARTY
TAXATION BILL SUBSTANTIALLY AS PASSED BY H
CENT ON CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS. M
AND ONE-HALF PER CENT THEREFORE THEIRS W
THERE IS LITTLE PROSPECT FOR OIL LEASING B
MEASURES IN WHICH CALIFORNIA IS INTERESTED.
Contjrcs.s. ;i \mi. from the Chamber's WashitiRton Bureau.)
Washington. D. C, Feb. 12. 1917.
RATION REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMISSION HEADED
F PACIFIC COAST CONDITIONS WITH REFERENCE
TION AND SUBMARINE STATIONS. ETC. THIS RE-
SIDENT WILSONS REQUEST. THE BOARD RECOM-
IC COAST BE LOCATED AT SAN FRANCISCO AND
I lARY FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES. THIS RE-
CONGRESS BUT LEGISLATION MAY BE DEFERRED
IN POWER IS DETERMINED TO PUSH THROUGH
OUSE IMPOSING EXCESS PROFIT TAX OF 8 PER
UNITIONS CORPORATIONS ALREADY PAY TWELVE
ILL TOTAL TWENTY AND ONE-HALF PER CENT.
ILL FLOOD CONTROL BILL OR OTHER SPECIAL
SAN f'&ANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMM£RC£ ACTIVITIES
^SAN KKANCISCO CHAMHICK
OF COMMKHCIi: ACTIVniKS
entered u tccond-claM m«ttrr January 7. 191 S. at the Po«t
Office at San Francuco. CalifurniA. under
tlM act of March J. 1879.
Subkcrtpiion Price Fifty Cenit per Year.
!v by ihf
SAN FRAV KR OF COMMF.RCE.
Merchants t ichAHKc lUnMing. 465 California St.
^«n Franfi«fo
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
DEPARTMENTS
Cashier Industrial Marine
^' Inform.-ition Membership
I -ade Law and Order Municipal Affairs
Gtdiwi ir>a|>ection Legislation Transportation
LETTER FROM GRAND JURY
In ponni>i>tion with th*- riii-ut mtion of the Hoard
of I)iiH'«to?^ in t' r of thi' Croscont f'ity Har-
bor |>roj»>ft. tho • has n'ooivod a lotlrr from
the (iran<l .Iur>* of J).l .\ort«' County, as follows:
**Wi\ tht' Grand .Iiiry of Dd Norte County. Cali-
f«»njia. in rejfular si'ssinn assptnhlod, hog leave to sin-
c«'nly thank you for asHlstinf^ ur in our Crescent City
Harbor project by passing; the resolution recently
sent you requestinjf tin- I<efri.slature of the State of
California to memorialize Conpress in bi'hnlf of our
harbor. The California and (^rejron lirpisintun's have
both acted favorably upoti the inattrr and we h«»pc to
fret the State of Washinffton."
FAKE SOUCrrORS TAKING TO COVER
As a iliri'ft i-uii.stM^ui lu'i- of the campaign a^cainst
fake solicitors being carried out by the Charities Hn-
dorsement Committer many of the most perniciou.s
have left town and many others are known to be pre-
parinf; to ft)llow a lik«> i-ourse. .Merchants have re-
port'Ml that this Holicitation has mat«'rially decreased
since th< ti-e's campai^^n and nmny who have
taken ai'i blanks to luivf (illfd nut liavt* nt'vor
returned.
TRANS-PACIFIC MAILS
Po«tfna«t«r Chn* w j->y hi. nonn^-d th« ('hAmb«r of th« fol-
lowlnc Mtllnc ' imoii of Tr«n«-I'»cmc MalU.
hassd on thr Li' ^hr<l liy ■teamnhlp companlea,
Tb«y ar* aub)*' .. « I'mp«r mall for HawallAn
aad Pblllppin* uunda cloaca onr hour aarller than Ume given.
Dactlnatlon
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Vote on Liquor Lef^ialation
The Board of Directors of tin- .Sam i'raiuiMi) Cham-
ber of C<»mmerce recently onlered a vote of the mem-
bership taken upon a numb«'r of propoHitions which
had been tentatively framed by a conference of
v«' !. rests as a possible basis for b'^iMlation at
til. :i of the Letfislntiin- to nt'iilnt** t!»<* sale of
li(pi«<r III the State, as tin* Itoar«l ha<l <-d to
express itself ujion those particular proi The
ballots returned, however, were so few in number,
representing less than 257? of the membership of the
Chamber, that the Hoard concluded that the silence
of so larffe a majority was expressive of their opinion
that no action at the present time should be taken by
the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce up(»n the
matter. AtcordiiiKly the Hoard of Directors decided
to take no action upon the subject.
THe Reeves LuncHeon
The Chamber's luncheon to Alfred Reeves. Manaf^er
of the National Automobile Chamber of Comm«»rce,
which was held yestcnlay in tin- Hallroom of the St.
Francis II«»t«'l |>romises to s«'cure to S«n Francisco the
Annual Auto i^how. This was a joint lumlicdn of the
San Fraiiciwo Chamber of Commerce and the National
Automobile Association, ami we were joined by the
Ad Club and the Down Town Association. Telcfframs
were received from the Los Angeles Automobile
Dealers Association, Intermoiintain Automobile Dis-
tributors Association, Salt Lake City. San Jose
Chamber of Commerce, Spokane Chamber of Com-
merce, Santa Clara County Automobile Association,
Stockton Chamber of Commen-e, Portland Chamber of
Commerce and others endorsing: San Francisco as the
only logical place for an Annual I'acific Coast Auto-
mobile .Show. Alfrcfl Heeves was The finest of Honor.
Mayor HoI|>li ■•xtcmliMl The Address "f W.-lcnin.'
CHAMBER S OFFICERS RETURN
President 1". .1. K.»t«T r«-turiaMl last TiKsilay from
Honolulu. Robert Newton L>'nch, Vice-Presijlent and
Maiiatrer of the Chamber returned the same day from
rittsluirg and Washington. D. C. where he had at-
tended the National Foreign Trade Conference and
the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of
the I'nited States. Returning with Mr. Lynch was
H. J. Maginnity in charge of the Charities Depart-
ment of the Chamber who had been Fast investigating
several matters relative to his department.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The Depot t^uartermaster at Fort Mason. Calif., will
open bids at 10:00 A. M. February 20th. for supply-
ing mi.scellaneous articles such as pipe, dies, valves,
wrenches, paint brushes, metal lath, steel, general
hardware, leather, stationery, concrete reinforcing
bars. etc. These are wanted for Manila. Blanks and
information can be received upon request.
••Thia Teaael carries do parcel poat for China.
***Thla Ttaael caniaa onljr nutUs for Honskonir and NethrrUnda
Baat Indict
The Depot Quarterma-ster, Fort Mason. Calif., will
open bids at 10:00 A, .M. March 8th for supplying
wood alcohol, index books, machine bolts, canvas-s,
leather (lace), blotting paper, shoe thread, etc.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
29
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
BRIEF IN TRANSCONTINENTAL CASES
I'll. Attttrinv iiikI M.itiajrrr of tli.- TrafTi<- liurfnii
furwanl.ci his lirirf in tlu" transcontint'iitHl rat«' casos
last Saturday. Tlw l»ri.f \h duf to arrivi- in Wasli-
injftitn today.
It will lie rtint'inlMTod that a svr'wH of hearings wero
held hy the Interstat«* rommoree Commission on the
reopened intermountain eases and the trunseontinental
rate situation. The hearings began at Chieago.
Novemher 20. 101 0. and eontinued through hearings
at Salt Lake, San Franei.seo. Portland, ending at
Spokan*' on D.-.-fmher I'lth. At the elo.se of the hear-
ing in Spokani', Examin.'r TImrtell who had eondueted
the hearings aske<l .'oun.sel to give eonsideration in
their briefs and set forth view.s upon a basis for a
permanent settlenjent of the controversy. This has
been done in the Brief filed by Mr. Mann, and it is
hoped the argument will assist the Comnii.ssion in
arriving at a .satisfactory and permanent basis for
thes»' rates.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
HEARING IN SAN FRANCISCO
A hearing' will luiriii \\rr<- Imlay l..r..re Interstate
('ommerce Commission, FiXaminer Oerry. The hear-
ing is on Doeket No. 909:i. Northern Potato TrafTie
Assoeiatiou vs. A. T. & S. F. Railway Company, et al.,
and such portions of Fourth Section application No.
7(H) by which the carriers ask authority to continue
to charge for the transportation of potatoes in car-
loa<ls from points in Minnesota and Wi.sconsin to
Dallas. Texas, and other Texas common points, rates
which are lower than the rates contemporaneou.sly
maintained on like tratTie from or to intermediate
points.
A hearing on the same docket will be held February
19th in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The California Wholesale Potato Dealers Association
of this city are interested in the case and have induced
the Interstate Commerce Commission to hold a hearing
in San Franei.seo in order that they might present
their views in the rate controversy, the idea l)eing
that if rates are reduced from Minnesota producing
points and not reduced from California to Texas com-
mon points, a discrimination against California
p«)tatocs will occur.
Tlic L"ii.ral <|Ucstion of freight rates upon ftotatoes
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interestint; to you.
166. VuiiiiK man .^<l years of anc, ixptrt accountant <lc-
sires executive poMtK.n Six years with larKi- manufactur-
WK concern in Australia. Can furnish bonds and lirst class
rt-fercnces, tioth local and foreign.
167. .\ mail order executive would like to make con-
nection with concern requiring one experienced in handling
help. A capable correspondent, corporation account.mt and
efficiency man.
168. Kxperienccd bookkeeper and office man capable of
taking full charge of ofTice desires connection with some
mercantile or ntanufacturing concern in need of such a man.
169-W. A busines.s woman of some ten years experience
desires a position where executive ability and a good practi-
cal business training is desired. Normal School education.
First-class stenographer and bookkeeper
170. A young man. 2H years of age desires to connect
with some large wholesale tirm in responsihle position. Has
had 8 years experience in mercantile business, traveling in
Mexico later in charge of export department, also in
executive and managerial position. Can furnish best of
reference* ami unlimited bond .Speaks Spanish tbiently
and understands both French and German. Will make first-
class utility man for any house, or would consider road
position.
171-W. Woman of executive ability and some years ex-
perience in juvenile court and detention home, Crittenden
Home and other welfare work, thoroughly accustomed to
meeting people, desires a position of responsibility and
trust. Best of references.
172. Young man 27 years of age. 11 years experience in
shoe business would like position as manager or buyer,
where he would have opportunity to develop his ideas of
efficiency and systematizing. Highest references r.- »••
character and ability.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-165. .\ capable, experienced, live wire secretary wanted
for commercial organization in Texas. A fine opportunity
for a really first-class man who is able to show that he
has delivered the goods ebewherc and can dn it in Texas
called "The Potato Investigation" is before the Inter-
state Commerce Comnii.ssion in a complaint brought
by the American Potato Association, I. C. C. Docket
No. 9:?:n, and application has been made to the Com-
mission to consolidate the Northern Potato TraflFie
Association case with the genernl investigation. This
application has been denied, and the hearings on the
two cases will proceed separately. The hearing for
the genera! potato rate investigation has not yet been
set.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF LETTERS SENT OUT BY THE
INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
LETTERS
Information re positions
Information where goods may be bought
Information where goods may be sold
Panama-Pacific International Exposition
California Development Board ..._
Miscellaneous
Letters to Members —
Establishing Factories ~—
Real Estate
Carbon letters re trade opportunitlea.
Business opportunities
Booklets for our racks
Publicity Department
Information re Colleges and Schools
1913
517
482
432
235
223
1987
128
101
305
1066
159
655
166
Information for publication In books, ate.
Information addresses, etc. ftrms and Individual*..
San Francisco statistics furnished
Lantern Slides —
Handbook of San Francisco
Inst. Petition '•Greater San FrancltCO"
Statistics for Annual Report ■ . .
Com"! bodies re factories, etc.
Letters to exhibitors at P. P. I. E.
Industrial Work
1914
422
378
488
438
152
1381
117
74
184
2038
85
270
147
132
156
2S1
132
160
m
86
104
1915
482
443
649
750
165
3496
127
63
241
3023
68
562
248
216
229
826
1M
2*8
1916
252
370
517
76
129
2477
130
50
172
3750
57
296
182
159
177
153
102
89
936
484
6.470
12.991
12,812
30
SAN KRANCI8C0 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If >u^ *'« ct^fettcJ .• >■ l» to > or«iQn Trad* D»p«rtm»nl of
tr«« Cr«amt>«r of Cemmvrc* giving numt>«r
1386. • >
p«>rtrr» ui
I
nil '
<Ul
Kid9« iitiiiit^ ami ^^affCA,
. ..rt to correspond with itn-
ria' i'irty wishes to rorrfspond (a)
•tcr.
■ inc.
ex
♦on
•i:iT>i, siioc*. <i>> with
■ ■■"■ ..i "i-i. ex-
III-
ing
.itity.
iriy. in the tnlerctt of
to «:orrc»iK>nU Mith importer* of all kinds
1J91. b^n i-raiKi>co
Hritish ttrm. wishc* to
! of
act
•an-
r .. -. -s'lCSC
,, l>aprr, also paper
,,j_ rlu^ intc^r^trd in
the importation oi "Cryslal SpruiK * rum.
I3W. Milan (ltaly> fiffri wi^he* to correspond with ex-
porters of all kinds ..f metals and
technical rckmU I' ^ price lists.
catalogues and all lit<ratu'r iiiuMraiitiK \ari>>iis lines Ref-
erences.
THE NETHERLANDS OPENS A COMMERCIAL
MUSEUM IN SAN FRANCISCO
The For' lu'n Tradi- Dipartrii'iit i^ ailvis.<l l»y Mr. L.
Hyman«. Mana^rr of the "('oinmercial Museum of the
Netherland.H" :r>4 Riisa Huildinf? that a Commertial
Muaeum has heen ci^ated hy the Department of Com-
merce of the Netherlands ftovernment in this eity for
thi' pMr7^'>'«»' of f..st«'rine and ineren-sinp eommereial
, la and the Netherhuids and
ti s. KxhihitK of tlie produets
and manufaeturea wili shortly he installed and it is
sujrirested that memhei^ interested call upon Mr.
llymanH for information and also that samples, price
li , ete. he furnished to him for transmis-
s lands importers.
LETTERS OF ASSURANCE FOR SHIPMENTS TO
NORWAY
Throujrh the courtesy ..t 11 B M. Vice-ronsul the
Foreiim Trade Department is in n'ceipt of a circular
frivinff rules etc. (joverninj? shipments to Norway.
Space prevents puhliahinj? the circular in full hut all
I, 'to make shipments to Norway should
, ir in the Foreiffn Trade Department
or at th. idate Oeneral hefore forwarding
ifoods to •
TRADE FACILITIES IN BUENOS AIRES
The F'orei^rn Trade Department is advised that the
I'nited States Exporters* Aaaoeiation of Huenos Aires.
Argentina. K>cated at Calle Reconquivta 46 haa been
organized for the purpose of assiting in the develop-
ment «>f •'ommprre between the T'nited States and the
\ i.\ Copy of the Hy Laws, with list
u. 1 file in the Department.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
riie big tank Steam.r II. ('. Folger which Htcuiucd
fnim thia port tin December 2(»th for I^)ndon arriveii <
aafely at her destination on Februar>- 2nd. Veaael
had Mboani :{,19S,17G gallons of oil shipped by Q. W.
Heed & Company.
Toiuiage ehartered and on the way to this port from
all foreign ports including that of the Atlantic Range,
Philippines and Hawaiian Islands on February Tith
was !{2S,770 tons against I^U.TIT tons on saine date
for the yrar IHUJ. This does not include a number of
steami-rs «in the way here for fuel which if added to
thi- tonnage wotild iiicrea.se same by 21.7.'J3 tons.. To
date this is one of the largest tonnages ever on the
way to this ptirt, and far paases the prediction whieh
was reported in the Activities a few months ago.
Matson Navigation Company's Steamer Manoa ar-
riving here on Februarj' fith from Honolulu had aboard
lir»,r>r».'i bags sugar of which 2(>,81fi bags are in transit
to the Fast. K2.r.29 bags for Crockett. 12.(XK) refined
and IIH M. N. Co. Ib-r cargo also included 'A)i) tons
of mola.sses.
W. K. Grace & Company's Steamer Coluaa arrived
in port on February Tith from Antofagasta and Iquiqtie
bringing a full eargo of nitrate, all of which whs dis-
charged here consisting of 6,919 tons.
Steamer Admiral Farragut of the Pacini- >i. amship
Lim- arriving here on Tith inst brought considerable
cargo in bon<l : Oriental cargo, transhifiped at Seattle.
siK'h as n*'K.sian cloth, dcs cocoanuts. beans, tea. etc
Advices to this department last week from London
stat«-d that the Hritish Ship Helford which left this port
Atigust 2.'{rd last year f<»r Falniotith with a cargo of
f)7.."{2.l centals of barley ha«l lieen sunk by a stibmarine.
Cargo was shipped by J. Wcstrop*' & Company and
was valued at $104.(Mlif».
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRADE WITH
SCANDINAVLA
Thi- Foreign Traib- I)< luirtrncnt is advised by the
Norway-Pacific Tiine operating a n'gtilar line between
San Francisco and Scandinavian ports there is an
excellent opportunity for San Francisco exporters and
importers to do a large business. This company with
oflTices in the Merchants Exchange building will be
glad to receive and forward circulars, price lists,
catabigs. etc. of San Francisco nuinufa<'turers and
exporters and pro«Mire nam«-s of Scandinavian ex-
jiorters for those desiring to pur«'hase the products
and manufactures of tliat country. It is suggested
iiiiMiiliirs iiifiTcst«'d communicate direct.
OPPORTUNITY IN AUSTRALIA
The Foreign Trade Department is advised that Mr.
Colwyn Jenkins. Managing Director of the firm of
Robertson & Young. Ltd.. Syilney, Australia, will
arrive in this city some time during this month with
the object of interviewing manufacturers desirous of
reprt«sentation throtighout Australia and the Far East V
where his firm has extensive connections.
Members desirous of getting in touch with Mr.
Jenkins will kindly so advise the Foreign Trade De-
partment.
\\] rniiMnorN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
my 1 ivm^vivjv/
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis oj the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — rKBHrAHV '^'2su, 1917
U^o. 8
OFF TO THE NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW TO-MORROW
Vhf jiiint excursion of tin* California Dt-vrlopiiu'rit
Hoanl and tin* San Franrisro ("hamln'r of CommtDM'
to thf ()ran>r«* Show to ho hehl in San Bornardino.
February 2<Uh to 28th. will leave this rity over the
Santa Fi«. via The AnRel. to-morrow. February 2:ir(l
at 4:(M) p. III. This ext-ursion will he participatt'd in
hy oth«'r eomini-n-ial organizations in the Hay Counties
and a larji*' ri-pn-si-ntative party is assured for the
special <'ar whieh will he attached to the train arriv-
inf; at San Bernardino. Saturday Fehruary 24th, at
7 :(H) a. III.
SATURDAY IS SAN FRANCISCO DAY" AT THE
ORANGE SHOW
A special rate of $18.75 (this was erroneously an-
nounced as $18.60 last week) has been secured for the
party. The special car will be parked in San Bern-
ardino for breakfast Saturday. Tickets are good with
stop over at LOS ANGELES.
Lower berths are $2.50 one way ; Upper berths
$2.00: Drawing-rooms $9.00: Compartment, $7.00.
Fill in anil send tlie follo\\in^' to No. l<'i>J M'lvhauts
Kxchanjre Building at once.
I'lease reserve tickets for excursion to
San Bernardino. Enclosed find check $
in payment for same. Please reserve.
Lower berth Upper berth
Drawing-room Compartment
Name
V irm
Address.
MUNICIPAL ORCHESTRA
The first of the propose*! iiiiiiiici|)al eoneerts, by a
iiiunieipal orchestra of sixty |)iec«'s will he held in
the Municipal Auditorium Thursday evening, Febru-
ary 22nd at whieh time a great people's chorus will
sing the opening and closing numbers of the pro-
gram. The Director will he Frederick Schiller who
has c«)tiducted orchestras in the Royal Theatres of
several European cities. Among the offerings will be
Beethoven's Egmont Overture. Schubert's Serenade,
Compositions by Edward MacDow.II and a group of
National <lances by Tsehaikowsky. Brahms, Ilartmann
an<l Langi'y.
It is pro|)oscd to make this self supporting and to
that end an admission charge of ten cents will be made.
MEMBERS FLOOR CARDS
All of tlie new Adiiiissi(»n Cards to the FJxehange
Floor of the Chamber (both for A and B memberships)
are hr-ing mailed out to members this week. After
this Week the U>Hi Admission Cards will H'>< '>.•
recognized for admission to the floor.
INCREASE IN MINIMUM CARLOAD WEIGHTS
An ailjoiinied )i«;iriiig on Application No. 17."):{ of
the California lines before the California Hailroacl Com-
mi.ssion, for permission to increase certain minimum
carload weights, will be held at 10 A. M. February
28th, at the Commission's offiee in San Franci.sco.
before Commissioners Thelen and Devlin.
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR THE ISSUE OF MARCH TWENTY-SECOND
S2
SAN >KANCI8C0 CHAMBER OF COMMZRCE ACTIVITIES
SAN KWANCISCC) CHAMUKU
OK COMMICKCK AC'I I \ I'lM ICS
Bm«r*<l AS MCond-clAM matter January 7. 191S, at the Post
Office at San Francitco, California, under
lh« act of March J. 1879.
Sab»<rip»i^n Pri<-^ Fifty Cents per Year
Iv by the
SAN FRAN KR OK COMMERCE.
Merchant* KxchanKe HuiUlinK. 46S California St..
5»an Franciico
HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
Sketoho*! Ity an "Kx S4»lipitor"
A • .ifTiiM* viTV lmrri«'(lly. swh yotir
«!«'n<>.- Ill A vory ofTiriouH way that he
wislii'H to «io«» Mr. 0*0. A. Blank, Sr.. PrcKidont of
lllatiL A >?..'.«
Sf. r- '"Who wiKlipff to !M»p hJmT" HamlK
Mr. .^>ii. uMi a form to fill ntit.
Soliritor — v«T>' in<li(rnnntly Rayn tlmt he hA8 boon
aent hy ('a|>tain X ninl u'i.sh«>M to hoo him porHonally
nnA hn** a |i'tt»T to him.
May I tak.« the letter?
r — The Captain ordered me to Hee Mr. Blank
[■< rsi.nally.
Steno.— telJH Mr. Blank and Mr. Blank sits there
Wondering ho%v they e%'er ehoae his name, and upon
seeond thought rememheni that he is hiddint; on a
contraet or had a eontraet in the pa.st. lie tells his
v' to admit Mr. Solicitor. Mr. Solicit(»r
• : «jffiee u.s military app4'aring a.s po.isihje
haiuliiiK Mr. Blank the letter whieh reads along these
linex:
Blank ft Sons:
Gentlemen: Attention Mr. Geo. A. Blank. Sr.,
This will introduce Mr. whom we have
commissioned to call on you regarding a matter of mutual
importance.
Anticipating your co-operation at this tim« and trusting
that we may be able to recriprocate the kindness, we are
Yours very truly.
(Committee in Charge)
lie giveH Mr. Blank a ehanee to read the letter siz-
ing him up in the meantime.
Solieitor — Mr. Blank Captain X eommissioned me to
call . 1 in a matter of mntnal interest — I don't
know r you know the cHfitaiu prrsonally or one
of tin- uiTi«< r!i— htit they are all cooperating and are
staging one of the higgest events that has ever been
givt-n in the pa.st three years. This pr«>grni7i will be
participated in by the Army. Navy and Marine corps.
(Presents dummy I This will give you an idea of what
we are going to do. We are not going to have the
annual field meet at the post this year as they do not
allow ei\;' . enter on aeeount of the war. This
aouvenir will be .sent to every post and put
on a' v'iA so the boys can see what we are doing
on t '
It looks as thotigh we are going to have a very sue-
ce»sful meet. As you can see. we are receiving the
support of some of the largest firms in the city
''^-'tcitor points out names that he has filled in, in
h) so far we have not called on any of our
in-nds who have not helped and shown a great
interest. This is the only means we have of raising
.ind the neeesjiary expenses. As the
M us their time we don't really feel
ig them for the financial support they would
• have to give, to m.ikc this a success. The
pri. . of space is jfiMtiHl per page, ^.{.'».«M» for the half,
ainl "»J.'i f«ir the quarter |»agc. We want it to look as
artiHtic HN |io»isible and the Captain suggested that you
give UN a display cut.
We Would like very much to have you coinc over
tiiere that day. I am ipiite sure the ofTicers would be
very pleased to meet yoti. They are not bail pe<»ple
to know either. (Mr. Solicitor may mention that he
has heard of aome contract that is to be let or that
Mr. Blank is doing busincKS with one of the p«ists. >
The promoter who usually works the Army and
Navy afTairs H«'<>ures the iiifornuition of contrjn-ts. etc.
through various papers which jIchI in Army and Navy
afTairs. (Nine cases out of ten these Army and Navy
propositions are worked by promoters.) The promoter
usually victimizes one of the higher officers through
misrepresentation or one of the petty i>fTicer8. This
is not graft on tin* Army and Navy part but the pro-
fessional solicitor and his em|»loyer mak«' it appear so.
The average commission that the pronniter receives
is from sixty to seventy-live per cent. It is distributed
as follows: The solicitor receives thirty per cent, the
promoter thirty i)er cent, and the cost (»f printing is
about fifteen per cent. The promoter and his solicitors
<lo not hesitate to collect donations f<»r prizes which
is another objectionable f<»rm of their operation. The
prizes very seldom ever reach any athletic contest.
f>wing to the present activiti.v (»f these promoters in
the city, tin- Charities Kudorsenu'iit Committee re<jucsts
the members of the Cliamltcr to «'all up the Informa-
tion Bureau, Kearny 112 before giving a donation to
any proposed Army or Navy afl^air.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The Ijepot (^Uiirtcrniaslcr, Fort Ma.son, Calif., will
open bids for furnishing supplies as follows:
February 27th. at 11:00 a. m. for supplying 9,0(K)
whisk brooms.
March 5th, at 11:00 a. m. ff»r furnishing olive drab
cotton cloth and flannel shirting, bleached duck,
khaki goods and canvas padditig.
March 5th, at 11:00 a. m. for furni.shing axes,
brooms, axe helves, lockers, blankets, pillow cases,
sheets, etc.
TRANS-PACIFIC MAILS
Poatmaater Chaa W Kay Has notified tho ("hamt>«r of the fol-
lowlnir •alllnir dates and cloamK time* of Trmna-I'aclflc Malts,
baaed on the Uteat information furnished by ataamahlp companlea
Tbay are subject to cbancs on notica. Paper maU for Hawaiian
and Philippine lalanda doaas one hour aarUar than Ume (Ivan.
(Vatlnatlon
Steamer
Laave
Data
Ordlnnry Mnll
Closes Kerry
Retrlatared
Mail aoaea
Fanr
Australia
Moana
R. r
r. 1. :
Ventura
New Zealand
Moann
•M.Uur.i
China-Japan
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ManllA. IM
S. I'
M.,
Hnwnll
8. K.
K. !
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Ouam. Ml.
Sh«Tm;in
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Tahiti
.Moann
Paloom.1
S.SOam^
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rii
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11.00am „.
S.SAnm _
in lo.irn Mar.
n Keb.l
ri Keb.l
rn
i.lltaLm
rtOpm —
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S.16am
8.10am
S.JOam —
•Thin veaael departn from \
••Thl« \-eaMel carrli-ii no pi-
for China and Honffkonic
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
.^,>
FINAL DECLARATION OF THE FOURTH
NATIONAL FOREIGN TRADE
CONVENTION
Held at Pittsburgh. Pa.. January 25-27. 1917
The following report of the General Convention Committee
was presented at the final session of the Fourth National
Foreijjn Trade Convention and unanimously ratified:
"World conditions, because of the European war, offer to
the United States both opportunities and responsibilities.
These responsibilities must be recognized if the United States
is to realize the opportunities. The share of the world's
commerce to which the United States aspires is that to which
its resources, productive capacity, enterprise and skill entitle
it. No thoughtful, patriotic American citizen desires more or
will be content with less.
"Our trade must depend for its future development primar-
ily upon the efficiency of our agricultural and industrial pro-
duction, upon the enterprise of American manufacturers,
merchants and bankers, and upon the training of youth in
our schools, colleges and universities. The wider distribution
of the benefits of foreign trade is dependent upon the partici-
pation of a steadily increasing number of industries and enter-
prises of moderate size. Governmental agencies, the Depart-
ment of State with the diplomatic and consular services, the
Department of Commerce, the Federal Reserve Board and
the Federal Trade Commission can assist American enterprise
by the negotiation of advantageous commercial treaties, by
collecting and disseminating inforrrvation regarding foreign
markets: and suggesting improved financing, selling and pur-
chasing methods. These governmental agencies have already
rendered and can render still greater assistance to merchants
or manufacturers desirous of extending their foreign trade,
but in the last analysis success is to be attained only by the
courage, intelligence and efficiency of the merchants, the
manufacturers and the bankers themselves, the coordination
of their efforts, and their ability to cooperate with each other
and with the Government departments created to serve them.
"To meet world competition, however, American business,
I using the term in its broadest implication, must be relieved
of disadvantages imposed by legislation and protected by
governmental action from possible discrimination in foreign
markets.
"The discussion in this Convention has emphasized the
vital importance, as bearing upon the future of our foreign
trade, of certain questions which are being, or should be.
considered:
"I. Doubt as to the application of the anti-trust laws to
export commerce should be removed. Congress should
promptly enact in principle the Webb bill now pending in
the Senate with the modifications hitherto recommended by
the Federal Trade Commission, to the end that American
exporters generally, while marketing abroad the products of
American agriculture and industry, may have the advantages
of cooperative action in their efforts to meet foreign com-
binations.
"II. The chief duty of the United States Shipping Board
should be to develop a sound national shipping policy calcu-
lated to attain the following objects:
"a. The increase of national income and of domestic
prosperity by affording great facilities for the sale abroad
of products of the soil and industry of the United States.
and for the imp>ortation of foreign materials and products
necessary to American life and industry."
"b. The development, under the American flag, of trans-
portation service with foreign countries and with the pos-
sessions of the United States."
"c. Aid to national defense, and maintenance of foreign
commerce, whether the United States be belligerent or
neutral."
To render our foreign commerce reasonably independent of
foreign carriers there will be required a merchant tonnage so
great that it can only be sustained on the basis of ability to
compete for the world's carrying trade with the vessels of
other nations. Such disadvantages in cost of operation as are
\ imposed by economic conditions should be offset by greater
efficiency but it is the duty of the Government to offset those
imposed by legislation.
"III. While it is impossible to anticipate the future rela-
tions of the nations now at war, with one another and with
neutrals, it is certain that ante-bellum conditions will be
radically altered. Commercial treaties under which the world's
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
173. .\ younK .\incrican 27 years, of age, graduate of
I" iriicll, now ill Dutch Ka«.t Irulii-s wi.slir!> to return t«> United
.States and desires a pertnuneiit position with good futun
Has been in the Far l^a^t four years and is thoroughly
iuniiliar with local conditions. Speaks Dutch and Malay
tlucntly and would he a very valuable man fur any lirm wish-
ing to extend their trade in that section of the coimiry. Best
of references furnished.
174. Secretary and oflice manager with good business ex-
perience and practical knowledge gained while employed by
large cor|)oration, also as public accountant. Has large ac-
i|uaintnnce among business houses. Desirable connection
more essential than salary. No objection to leaving San
I'rancisco.
175. Capable American, thoroughly experienced in freight
tralTic matters, desires position. Has held position as traffic
manager in large mercantile house. Can furnish excellent
references as to character and ability. No objcclion to leav-
ing the City.
W-176. Young woman wishes secretarial position. Has
had eight years experience, both here and abroad, also
Mexico City. Takes dictation in Spanish, German, English
and French. Can furnish best of references.
W-177. Young woman wishes secretarial position. Has
had experience in this line and is capable of handling cor-
respon«lence.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-178. Two experienced drug salesmen wanted for whole-
sale drug concern in Portland, Oregon. Territory to br
covered, Oregon, Washington, and part of Iclahu. Must have
best Pacific Coast recommendations to be considered Inti-r-
vicw here.
A-179. Wante<l experienced advertising solicitor lur posi-
tion as .\dvertising Manager <>l morning daily paper in town
of 6000. Write ads for nurchants, estimate on printing
orders, etc. Tiood field and splendid opening for right party.
State (jiialifications and experience.
A-180. San Francisco firm wants to secure a young man
to handle foreign correspondence — one who is willing to
work hard and learn — a knowledge of stenography not nec-
essary, but desirable. Knowledge of foreign languages not
necessary. Must have knowledge of foreign commerce in a
trade was conducted prior to August. 1914. have been rup-
tured by the war. The negotiation of new agreements between
the members of both belligerent groups, between these group-
ings and neutrals, and the relations between the groups them-
selves, will necessitate a complete readjustment of the ar-
rangements formerly in force. The United States will inevi-
tably be obliged to negotiate new commercial treaties to
conform to the basis fixed by other nations to govern their
relations with each other. The possible effects of Europ>ean
economic alliances and preferential or discriminatory tariffs
that may be imposed thereunder upon American treaty rela-
tions and American trade should be given careful considera-
tion by the Congress and by the proper Departments of the
Government, including the Tariff Commission.
"The State Department has already created a Bureau which
is studying these problems. This Bureau should be enlarged
and enabled to secure the services of experts. This work of
the Department of State should be coordinated with the
activities of the Department of Commerce, and both these
Departments should cooperate closely with the Federal Re-
serve Board, the Federal Trade Commission, the Shipping
Board and the Tariff Commission when organized. The De-
partment of State, through this Treaty Bureau, should consult
with commercial organizations and business men individually
in order that their needs may be taken into consideration.
.^1
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If /o- tre :rtlcrcs:cj *,-.l, lo f^orvign Trad* 0«partmtn| of
»»»• ChamtMr of Commvrc* oiving numbar
1401. i
c\t»<»ricrv
rrr»|ion(l hmIi
: iruiik*. rallan
linds and inallinK. pongee
. . I.. ».. .I... I III i-avKiiiK UKMi/r |>ii\>iiors
lat-ai)"' i«jrt\ «I,1iin io correspond with
'. brsM and bonr
c* to correspond with
;■< I'pi r-, p. .ituil". Ktl
' ' " ' with
^ .irc,
. ^ Lilies.
with a view oi representation in the
firm wishes to correspond with
vith a view of reprcsrntatinii in
•irni wishes lo correspond with irn-
"afc Terms of sale on file,
i-co (Cal I party on behalf of Holland
ti.-» ui-lirs I,. ■ ,,rr,-.r,,,n,l viilli rxportCTS
oj cannr<!
1404. 1. with ex-
IKtrters or gru»erb ui grain with a drsire oi making con-
nections.
140$. San FraH' il ) parly represrnting Chinese
firm IS anxioii- t<> I with exporters of high Kradc
' ' " le
wishes to correspond with im-
••i.ls f>l' rtf|>hrr tfr>»-»H<
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
>)u|.|.Mik' . aiK.M H of ,.„ki. from Sun FrnnciKco to
Siiiilji KoHalia iH II luoNt iinuNiial oicuraiWM'. Itiit the ^
St.niii.r Solano \v«m rharton-d tliiR woek hy A. F.
.Mahony to inakt* two voya(r«'K tliort'.
The Straini>r HciriiliiH latinchcd at th.- Inion Iron
\\orkn .raiiiiary l><Mh for ('. Hmry Smith & Co. will
Irav.' out on li.r iiiaid.-n voya»fr tlir (iiNt of .Manh nnd
from Piijf.t Sonml thr miildlr of the month. CarRo
f«»r S<iiith Aniiriran ports will ho takon.
Thf wi.|| known ship Ivlward Scwall hax h.-on
rharti-n-il for roni from nn Atlantic port to Hivi-r
riatf at th«- rate of $'2o p.r ton. This line stn-l Hhip
IH oapnhlf of i-arryinK' ov.r .'i.lHKi tons. Th.- Aun'rican
Hawaiian St.aiinr K.>ntii.kian haK hfrn tak.n on a
12 month .hartrr at .tJ^T.tHK) por month, for l'. S.
South .\m«>rican tradi*.
Dutrh Stoamor Arakan of the Java Parifir Lino of
whirh John I). Sprockols & Hrotl.ors an- aK*-ntH which
arrived here laiit woik from Matavia. etc. hrought
87.744 pnokajfos of fn-i>rht. some of th.- principle
items ronsi.sti>«l of .UM) harn-ls peanut oil: .Ti4H2 hajfH
rieo; 1.2;i4 |.a«kaK<s chinawan-: 4(K'i haps In-ans; 50
hajfH eofr.-e; 1..-.SS haps flour; a44(i packapes pepper;
2.fKTl pa.kapoK wax; 7(M) paekapes caasiavera; 633
bales homp; 'A eaflos eipars; 7.3(K) eases eoeoa oil;
412 haps <MM-oa: 12.H21 pa.kapes kapok; 1.3.T2 n.lls mat
tinp and eon.siderahic .hiiuiwar*'. tea. tohaero. otc
There wa.s only 7,347 parkapes <.f this rarpo in transit.
British St.am.'r Ttirn-t Crown with th.- Harpe St.
Ijnvi.l in tow arriv.-.l at tin- Canal Zone <.n February
12th from Taeoma. Moth these vessels carried a ^
earpo representing 3.r,H«>.7«n foot of lumber, shipped
by W. H. (trace & Company, to he used about the
<'anal Zone hy the Tnited States Government.
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
BASIS FOR TRANSCONTIN
PROPOSED B
The brief of the Chamber in the transcontimiital
canes forwanled to Washinjrton Febrtmry loth last,
after prest-ntinp the invitation that counsel suppest
a permanent basis for these rates contained in the
remarks of Kxaminer Thurtell delivered at the close
of the trans<*ontinental hearings Deeemher 15, 1016.
proceeds to Hot forth the following constructive plan
for a comprehensive order of the Commission. The
Commissifm has stated that it is their desitrn. if pos-
sible, to nttnin a permanent basis for the adjustment
of this |> _' problem. The plan proposed in the
brii'f is ;• ~
WEST BOUND -A GENERAL ORDER OF THE
COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CARRIERS TO
FILE TARIFFS TO SEA COMPETITIVE PORTS ON
SEA COMPETITIVE COMMODITIES AT RATES
NOT LESS THAN 50c PER 100 LBS RATES TO
INTERIOR POINTS TO BE MADE BY ADDING
THE LOCAL FROM THE PORT UNTIL THE COM
BINATION MEETS AND EQUALS THE REASON-
ABLE RATE PER SE
EAST BOUND THE SAME METHOD. ADDING
THE FULL LOCAL TO THE PORT.
The sea competitive commo<lities mentioned in the
proposed rule would be those now canned in Sched-
xiles H anil C. for these have alreadv been found to
ENTAL TERMINAL RATES
Y CHAMBER
Im- s.a eomprtitiv.-. other eommodities could be added
on special application to the Commi.ssion with the
proper showing of the .sea movement.
It is also demonstrated in this brief that the so-called
rate back from the port which is added to the sea
competitive rate to make the combination rate apply-
ing at an interior point is really not a rate at all.
but merely a measure of the proximity of any partie-
ular locality to the seaport.
If the <arriers in any particular instance find it
necessary to make rates to the port lower than the
minimum established by the general order, they may
make ai»|»lication to the Commission, and the* Com-
mission has authority to grant such nppli(uti<ms upon
proper proofs. Hut as t(» the gineral run (.f terminal
rates, the carriers might und.-r this general ord«r file
tarifTs from time to time without previotis application
to the Commi.ssion. just ns they do now under the
Sehedule H an<l the percentage order of the Commis-
sion, which has been sustained by the United States
Supreme Court as a lawful order.
In the transcontinental cases there were over one
hundred appearances, and copies of this brief were
sent to all who entered their apftearanccs at the hear-
ings. These appearances re|)resented shipping points
situated in all parts of the I'nited States
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
nrrrrTTTnvKJv;
Dol. 4
The Commercial. Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis oj the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — MAH( II 1st. 1917
:^Co^ 9
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
Washington. D. C. Feb. 28. 1917.
CONGRESS IS JAMMED WITH WORK AND EXCITED REGARDING PRESIDENT WILSONS REQUEST
cr^D iiwi TMTTFn POWER TO DEAL WITH SUBMARINE PERIL.
STRONrOP^OSITION AGAINST GRANTING UNDEFINED POWER HAS DEVELOPED AMONG REPUB^
lIcANS AND SOME DEMOCRATS. THERE ARE THREATS OF FORCING AN EXTRA SESSION BY
DEFEATING BIG APPROPRIATION BILLS. IN THESE BILLS ARE SCORES OF ITEMS AFFECTING
CrUFORN^A SENATE WILL PASS PHELAN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 TOWARD AC-
OUI ITI^^^^^ OF NEW NAVAL BASE ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY. THERE IS
OPPOSITION m HOUSE HOWEVER AND FIGHT IS EXPECTED WHEN BILL REACHES CONFLM.-
ENCE HOUSE MEMBERS ARE ALSO OBJECTING TO SENATE AMENDMENT ^HOVIDING POR
NEW SUBMARINES. PART OF WHICH ARE TO BE BUILT ON PACIFIC COAST. WAR DEPARTMENT
HA^ RECEIVED REPORT FROM BOARD OF ENGINEERS REGARDING PROPOSED SAN FRAN-
CISCO OAKLAND BRIDGE. REPORT WILL NOT BE MADE PUBLIC UNTIL PASSED UPON BY CHIEF
OF ENGINEERS AND SECRETARY BAKER. IF RIVER AND HARBOR BILL IS MASSED IT WILL
PROBABLY CONTAIN PHELAN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR STUDY OF PINOLE SHOALS TO
MAINTAIN DFPTH OF 35 FEET. THIS BILL HOWEVER IS AMONG THOSE WHICH MAY BE DE-
FEATFD ENTIRELY. SITUATION IN CONGRESS IS WITHOUT PRECEDENT ON ACCOUNT THREAT-
ENED WAR AND EXPERIENCED LEGISLATORS NOT PLACING TOO MUCH HOPE ON PASSAGE OF
BIG BI^LS SEVERAL INFLUENTIAL DEMOCRATS ARE SECRETLY ASSISTING REPUBLICANS
IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO FORCE EXTRA SESSION. ^
THE SERVICE OF THE " ACTIVITIES •
IF YOU WISH IT, YOU SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE MAILING LIST
Th.- -Activitirs- of tlH- Chamber ha.s bocoino a recOKniml medium by wbieb ..ur members and
others interoHted are informed of the doin,?s of the Chamber. The "Activities" is also a medn.m throu.M,
whieh notiees of eominff events may be issued. Members of the Chamber who hold plural memberslups
have been asked to .lesi^nate representatives to whom Admission Cards ean be issued. These representa-
tives are placed on the mailing list and will receive the "Activities" and other matter ma, ed from the
offices of the Chamber. Heads of firms or any offieers who desire to be plaee.l on the ( hamber s UKnlwe
list for tbi»! vorvi--.- v^hniild s.-nd in sui-b nanus at ome. ^^
THE "ACTIVITIES'- MARCH TWENTY-SECOND-WATCH FOR IT
My
BAN PRANCI8C0 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
SAN KRANCIISCC) CIIAMIUCU
OK COMMI^f^eCK AC'I IVl'I lies
Batercd *s Mconii 1915. at tht Pott
Oflicc •! : :ua. under
lh« act of March J. 1879.
Sab»cripli>>n Price I ifiy Cents per Year
Publiahed wrrkly by the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMIUR OF COMMF.RCF..
Mrrehanla EvchanRe ! 46S California St .
<Un
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
DEPARTMENTS
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Industrial
Information
Law and Order
Legitlation
Marine
Membership
Municipal Affairs
Transportation
CHARITTES ENDORSEMENT COlfMITTEE
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Itofriiiiiiii^; with tin* Ikmh- of ' -'li, 1017. of
'thr- wi-.kly ArtiviticM. tli«' ('hariti- .Hunt Coin-
•• will ptiMixli otti-h w»*ck an artioii- hy an " Kx-
it«»r" Khnwini; donont to charity tho mothods
ii<i..| hy fratidiilont »oli«'itorR in their varioiLs achemcs
o( Milioitation.
HAVE YOU SENT IN FOR A NOTICE TO
SOLICITORS "^
HAVE YOU SENT IN FOR SOLICITORS AP-
PLICATION BLANKS'?
HAVE YOU SENT IN FOR A LIST OF CHARIT.
ABLE ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSED BY US?
IF NOT, call up the Charities Kndorsenient f'om-
niitlri' Hiireaii of Infonnation. Kearny 112: ask for
the ForniM and tell thi-ni yonr troiihles.
The (^ommittee will savr you money and help
fharity.
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
tHmUnmmtmr Chaa W Fay haa notlfled (ho Chnmb«r of the fol-
lewtnc aKninc dates and cloainc timea of TrmnM-Paclflc Malla.
haaiJ on th« Ut*at Information fumlahed by ateamahlp companlea
Tb«7 ar« aubjvct to chans* oo doUo*. {"apcr mall for Hawaiian
and Phillpplna Ialai>da dOM* on« boor aarllar than Uma cItmi.
D*«itnalloa
8t««in«r
X^aava Data
Ordln.iry MmII
I Cto««a Ferrr
R«Ciater«d
MaII CIoms
BUSINESS FOR YOU
AM'triTIa
Manila. )
Vr- n t lira
8 F Mr«r 13 11 .1ft..m
If 00am-
"tarn Mar.12
■flam
"Villi ,
Hawaii
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1 '
Mar. "
10
Guam. MI
Tahiti
Wiin.imma
Tbomaa
Pakmma
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8 F.
8 F.
o| rlepaiia from Vancouver. R C.
..-.^'1 carries no mail for Hllo. T. H.
l»«|Mit i^tiarttTMiaiitcr. Fori .Ma«««m. Calif., will re-
ceive liidn for fiirniNhinK MUppliis on th<* following
dalrs :
March 15th, at 11 :(H) a. ni. for furniKliinir frcHl< i f
tilth and other articlcK of Kul>KiNtance KUpplicH.
March .'ith. iit 11 (Ml a. in. for furniNhinK tent pinn
and tent poli-K.
March 7th. at I0:(M) a. m. for fnrniKhing 1.000
vi'inMT packing boxes.
March 7th. at 11 :00 a. m. for furniMhinf? dried fish,
tidiir, jams, canned goods and other artielcH.of suh-
NiKtencc Hiip|)lieK.
The I'ltrcha.sinK Agent for the P»»stofTice Depart-
ni«nt. Washington. D. ('. will open Itids at 11 :<M) a. m.
for fiirniKhing canvaa KatchelM. canvas saeks. cotton
towels, cotton cloth, cheese cloth, flags. leather belt-
ing. etc. Dlanks and specifioations will he furnished
upon apiilieation to the Purchasing Agent.
Mareh I'itli. at 10:(M) a. in. sal soda, sawdust and
artii'les of stationery.
The Purchasing Agent, Alaskan F^ngineering Com-
mission, Seattle, Washington, will recj-ive bids until
11:00 a. ni. March 14tli. for furnishing f, o. b. pier
in Seattle, paints, oils and l»rush«'s. S|)ecincationN
and blanks can be se«Mired from the jtiireau of Mines,
No. .'>(in ('iistnin llousc. San Fraiirisco.
PROPOSED CHINESE SOCIETY
l-iilly apprrci.ilinR the imporlancc of fnlurc commercial re-
lations with the Chinese Republic and the vast possibilities
of our exporters and importers in cxtcndinR business relations
with that section, a number of our prominent merclianis and
educators have, at the suRKestion of the Hon Julcan H.
.\rnoId. U. S. Commercial Attache to PekinR. started the
formation of a "China Society." The objects of this Society
are the better undcrstandinR of Chinese conditions and re-
quirements: the cncouraRcmeni in our schools and colleRes
of the study of Chinese History, Literature. GeoRraphy and
Commerce; the drawing together of the merchants of both
Republics that each may the better understand the other and
work for the mutual benefit of both. To-day our schools
and colleges study the Literature. Art and Languages of the
old Roman and Greek Empires which have long since sunk
into oblivion yet with a nation whose History and Literature
extends back for many centuries wc know nothing and yet
that nation is not only not dead but is on the Itrink of be-
coming the greatest commercial factor in the world. With
its four hundred million people who are about to open up
mines, richer than probably any oilier section of the world,
with its people clamoring for American machinery, manu-
factures and other articles of civilization, the .American people
are ignoring this rich field where a friendly people stand
ready and eager to boy our goods and become better ac-
quainted and endeavoring to find markets where competition
is a thou-iand times more acute and where the possibilities
are practically limited.
The Orient is San Francisco's future market; the Chinese
people are our friends and wc have, in that country, an op-
portunity such as never was offered to any people at any time.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
SACRAMENTO VALLEY CASE
Tin- fftVctivo dat«' of tlio rati's in t«» tln» SiuTamciito
ViiIN'V, fixed l»y the Commission's n-eent deeision,
has heen fnrtluT extended for twenty days from
Mandi 4tli. s<» that the ffTi'etive date in now Man-li
24th n.xt.
It is odd tliat th«' t'omiiiission sho\tld adhere to
the system of hop, skip an«l jump ditTir«ntials in the
Saeramento Valhy as between San Kraiu-iseo and
Oakhmd, whieh results from the appliiation of tiie
distance seheme of tariff making whieh the Commis-
sion has orden'd into Sacramento Valley points up
to th«' state lin«'. The present inditations art- that
the carriers will takr this ease into tin- courts, so that
it may he determined whether the yardstick system
is to heeome the rule of rate making; in California.
Minimum Carload Weights
Application No. 17.'»;; oi F. \V. (iomph to raise
minimiMu carload weights in California has been with-
drawn. This matter has been pending before the
Commission for upwards of a year, and two hearings
have been held, one in San Francisco and one in Los
Angeles. The Traffic Htireau opposed the raising of
the carload miiiimums, and the Commission took the
position that the carriers had not presented sufficient
evidence to justify the granting of their petition, so
the matter was continued for further hearing and the
carriers have now with<lrawn their application.
The Hureau does not oppose rea.sonable carload
' Jninimums, in fact the evidence shows that minimums
are usimlly exceeded in the loading of ears, but on
the other hand, there is a necessity for the continu-
ance of minimums which are lower than can be loaded
into the ear, beeau.se of the necessities of small dealers
in the interior who cannot load beyond the tariff
minimum.s a.s at present constituted.
We understand that the carriers now propose to
consult shippers individually with respect to the com-
nutilities upon which they seek to raise the minimums
ami to ascertain in this way what are the commercial
retpiirements of the situation. This is the right way
to go about the matter aiul to adjust the situati(Ui to
till- rcsi>«i-ti\ .' iii-rds nf file shippers and c-.iiii.rs alike.
New Bill of Lading
The Pacific Steamship Company has issued a new
form of bill of lading, both straight bill aiul order
liill. and in their Circular No. 14-A they advise that
they have the new forms ready for distribution and
that they comply with the provisions of the Ponierene
Bill, whieh became effective the first of January. On
and after the first of March the Pacific Steamship
Company will require all shipments tendered for
transportation to be accompanied by bills of lading
made out on tlie.sc new forms. A supply of the new
forms can be .secured on application to the freight
traffic department of the Pacific Steamship Com-
pany. 112 Market Street, or from Agent H. K. Mc-
) Donald. Pier IH.
A MAN'S value in the world is estimated and paid
for according to the ability he uses, not what he
possesses.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
181. I'.ii^jlishiiian. .^0 years ol' a^c, rclialilc. nuuil salesman,
Ku d appearance, with executive ability. .Many years com-
nitrcial traveler, wishes to hear from firm who can use
his services in any way. Mas just returned from Kn^land.
Knows Canada well. Hest of references furnished.
182. Sales manaKcr and advertising director would like
to comnumicate with some one neediuK a hi^h Krade Latin
.American representative ThorouKhly acquainted with South
.Ami-rican husiiuss conditions. Speaks, reads and writes
the Spanish laiiKnaKe with a<!ep(nes8.
183. .American, aged 50, married, family — five years ex-
ecutive and manager of producing oil company, abso ex-
perienced in investment bank, fire insurance and business
generally on broad lines. Desires enijaKement in .San
l-'rancisco. Good references as to character and ability
to make good. Will accept moderate salary having future
prospects. Is (|ualiliod for responsible or confidential
position.
184. American mining; man, 43 years of age, married and
family wishes position as erecting engineer or machinist,
floor or benoli han<l. Competent to take full charge of any
mining or machine plant. .Speaks Spanish. French and
German.
185. Young man with commercial school and college
education. One year general office work — bookkeeping for
large milling firm desires position in general oflficc with
opportunity for advancement along executive lines.
186. A thorough accountant possessing an experience
covering large number of diversified business interests and
holding certificate as Certified Public Accountant desires
position with a firm of sufficient size to warrant the serv-
ices of a high grade man.
187. A thoroughly competent high class executive wishes
position as manager of ship|)ing, exporting and importing
firm. 29 years experience in this capacity with large San
Francisco firm. Has knowledge of the Spanish language,
is free to travel, and can furnish excellent references.
188. Professional man with executive ability would like
ofTice position, secretaryshij) or clerical. Best of references
.IS to cliar.icter and aliility. Ten years e\i)eriencr as
lecturer and minister.
REPORT OF CHIEF INSPECTOR
GRAIN TRADE ASSOCIATION. SAN FRANCISCO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FOR YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1916.
INSPECTIONS
DOMESTIC
Quantity tons
Barley \5i.fiOf>
Malt'. 1.372
Wheat 3(X)
Rye „ _ - 2V)
Hay 4,000
MISCEI.I.AVFOUS
sacks
Beans 102.659
Rice ( Finished) 2n..5SO
Rice (Paddy) ... 8.954
Onions ....(crates) 3.425
Codfish (cases) l.IOO
Salmon (rases) l.O.'JO
Tallow . (I'.Ms) 1,139
Hops ....(Bales) 52
Old News ..(Bales) 1.700
Coffee Bags 21.000
Grain 13,250
ORIENTM.
sacks
Peas 1 9.4X4
Mustard .See«l 9.793
Rape 6,314
Sunflower 2.210
Pepper 2.288
Peanuts 13.493
Walnnis 3.674
Starch 3.900
Sugar 2,000
Apricot Pits .»™. 851
Garlic „(case8) 1.634
Oil (cases) 6,000
Potash „ 80
Napthaline (barrels) 286
Total (packages)
Total No.
72.007
Cars handled
6.539
Total No.
Total (packages) 174.909
tons weiffhed.-
J5S.972
3 s
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
U fti ar* inl»r««t*d writ* (e Forwlgn Trail* Department Of
th« Ch«ffib«r of Cemmarc* giving numbar
1407.
I', ft l*ri.K'r.-*% i !!rifi»h <'..liiriif.|.-» » jnrtv «i^fir, t,i
1408. (.(Olhrnbenr (^we«le«) firm wi«|ir« to correspond
with exporter* in a" " -^■min, etc.
1409. >la>M«'.i .' .ml with
!iu iiutihl be lutrrctled in
1410. .
c\|>.>ftcr>
Mil. -
\ari<>ii« I
uUi; parly wUbcs lo corretpond with
.•111 \ .11 iiiir |i. 'MS. II >;> I ■«
^(ationrr», cordials, wino.
1412. Kan»a» Cily (Mo.) firm would like to correspond
with imporlrrt of bcanft.
OPPORTUNITY FOR REPRESENTATION
IN ORIENT
Th«' rt'prt'Mi'ntativr of a San Kniiu-isco tirm will
Iravf almut Man-li tifti'rn fur nn t'Xteiuli'd trip to
tlit> I'hilippincM, Diitrh Ka^t Iiulies, Au.stralia, New
7 land. China and Japan. San Franci.sco or Pacific
^t iiianufat*liircn< or ri'prrsi-ntativr.s of Ka.stcrn
iti|f to make conncction.s in any
>M (;ct in touch hy communicating
uiih thr Koft-ign Trade Department of the riiamher.
SAN FRANCISCOS OPPORTUNITY
Til.- 11,1 I '. .ill \f:..'' ('. T.Murcial .\ttachcc to the
> at Tokio. Japan, waii
- at their ur. lly liinrli-
.). Mr. Arnold ga%c a very J; • i.ilW
•^!'diijon«» in the Orient and tin
': a manufacinriiiK a^c 1 his.
ITY" for this country's cx-
for -Xtncrica's prestise in
• ••'»• return l»v iIm- ...nmrv
-tern of I
Y M. I
l.iyed (perhaps uncon
in the interior to the
^tipeciofii)
V. csSi ( II ttiv A.'
..! i;utlK»<l«
TELEGRAPH NOTE
The Western I ni.ui I", i. ^,'i;ii>ii « umpntjy lia.s pnb-
lished the following circular:
Circular No. 71 :
"The Japanese administration, having given notiei
that telptrramn are not accepted in the Japanese Herv-
ice except at Hcnders risk, will not entertain any
claimN or requ«*st.s for information and will not re-
fund any tolU. "
FLOOD CONTROL
R»«pre<M»nt.itiv*»«« fr«>M» hII states. (*oming mostly from
1 ts of Transportation Com-
; ttions, etc.. will meet in N«'W
Orleans. April Ird. 4th and 5th. to attend the
National <'on.si'rvation Congress. The suhject for th«-
coming meeting is "Floods a National Problem" and
it will he covered in a comprehensive way by prom-
inent speakers technically fpialified to present the dif-
ferent phases of flood control.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The Robert Dollar Co. announce the following /
future sailingw for China. Japan, IMiilip|)ines and
Vladivohiock. Sailing frtim San Francisro about
March Uoth .' ,<• .Muru and
about April ].'•: i .Maru. From
Van«ou\<T about .Maiili l..tli l;nn>li St«nmcr Harold
Dollar !»• Im- followid by liritish Sttaincr Hazel Dollar
about April ftth.
Local custom authorities have been instructed to
withhold information regarding outward foreign
nuinifcsts. The ruling which has been in eflfcct in
Kasturn ports is to be made gmrral througluuit the
• untry.
Tin- Kolph Navigation and Coal Co. have |>tirchased
till* wi>ll known Hcndi\M-M shipyards on lluniboldt
Day. Thi'y will build s«\cral barges for their own
use in the coast coal carrying tnulc. Two powerful
steel tugs are to be Imilt at the Cnion Iron Works
to tow the barges.
Si'hooncr Snow & HurgcKs arrived in port last week
from .Milbourne bringing l.rwxi tons of wheat con-
sigiifti to Balfour. (Juthric & Com|)any. Darkcntine
City of Sydney li-ft Port Piric on February *J«Mh for
this port with 2.1MK> tons ore aboard.
Anumgst the cargo arriving from Central America
on the Pacific Mail Steamer Pennsylvania on Febru-
ary 21st was .'M,:t7G bags cofTce ami 2,00') bags sugar.
\ small lot of the coflTee wa.s for export beyond San
Francisco. The fieo. W. Elder under charter to the
same company arrived on 2Mrd having P>..'{r>0 bags
cofTce and 2.n.'>.') bags sugar for San Francisco. j
The last of the three new steamers pun-hasi-d last
year by the Pacific Mail S. S. Co. for the Pacific
Coast service of the company arrives here from New
York via way ports on March 1st. This vessel, the
Colombia will leave otit from San rFancisco for
Japan. China and Philippines on March 10th. A
monthly sailing will be provided.
On Fi'bruary 24tb. the tonnage on the way to San
Francisco from foreign |»orts was 312.070. On the
same date last year the tonnage was 00.232.
Motor Ship S. I. Allanl arrived here last week in
tow from Columbia Hiver to have engines installed,
after which vessel will proceed back to the river to
loa<l lumber for Australia, having been chartered by
the American Trading Company for two trips. This
vessel has a carrying capacity for 2.0(K1,000 feet
Ininbor.
EL CAMINO SIERRA
The Board of Din-i-tors of tin- Chamber ha« ap-
|>rovrd the report of the Hiirhways Committee recom-
mending that H. R. Bill No. IfiTsH introduced by
Concressman John K. Kaki-r. for the construction of
Kl ('amino Sierra beginning at Lake View, Oregon
nrd extending through Alturas. thence south through
Tahoe. Big Pine Mojave and terminating at Tios
•Vt'ireles. be endorsed.
MOTOR TRUCKS MADE IN SAN FRANCISCO
The San Francisco motor truck factories turned out
during lOlfi. 2').') motor trucks vahied at approximately
$fi(>0.(*f^. This is another infant indtistry which is
assuming healthy propftrtions.
\\] ^T\^\^^ic^r^
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
m^ 1 ivnnvivjv/
Vol. 4
The Commercial, iinancial, Induslrial and Governmental Metropolis oj the l^acific Loasl
KVKKY THUKSDAV — MAK( II Srii. lUl 7
^o. 10
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
Washington. D. C., March 7, 1917.
FAILURE OF AMFNDMFNT TO APPROPRIATE $1 500.000 TOWARD ACQUISITION OF A NEW NAVAL
BASE AT SAN FRANCISCO DOES NOT DISCOURAGE SENATOR PHELAN AND OTHER CALIFORNIANS.
THIS AMFNDMFNT WAS FORCED OUT OF NAVAL BILL IN CLOSING HOURS. NOT BECAUSE OF
DIRECT OPPOSITION. BUT ON ACCOUNT OF IMMENSE SIZE OF NAVAL BILL. THERE IS PROSPECT
OF EXTRA SESSION VERY SOON AND STRONG EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO PUSH THIS LEGISLA-
TION THROUGH.
IN MEANTIME. PACIFIC COAST RECEIVES $35,000,000 TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY SUB-
MARINES. THESE VESSELS MUST ALL BE BUILT ON PACIFIC COAST. THE NAVAL BILL ALSO
MAKES LIBERAL PROVISIONS FOR MARE ISLAND YARD.
AN EFFORT WAS MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HELM NAVAL COM-
MISSION TO COMPLETE ITS INVESTIGATION BUT THE AMENDMENT WAS RULED OUT.
PRESIDENT WILSON'S TERRIFIC ARRAIGNMENT OF SENATE FILIBUSTERS HAS CREATED GREAT
SENSATION. SFNATE DEMOCRATS ARE TAKING UP PROPOSITION TO AMEND RULES AND BIG
FIGHT IS IN PROSPECT. MANY FRIENDS OF PRESIDENT ARE URGING HIM TO CALL EXTRA
SESSION WITHOUT WAITING FOR SENATE TO AMEND RULES. THEY POINT TO CRITICAL SITUA-
TION CONFRONTING ARMY WHICH WILL SOON BE WITHOUT FUNDS AND UNABLE TO CARRY
FORWARD VITALLY NECESSARY INCREASES. ALL MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR THE NAVY IS
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE BUT THE ARMY IS WORKING ON REMNANT OF APPROPRIATION MADE
LAST YEAR AND NO NEW PREPAREDNESS MEASURES CAN BE UNDERTAKEN TILL CONGRESS
ACTS.
OTHER INTERESTS ARE URGING PRESIDENT TO CALL AN EXTRA SESSION ON ACCOUNT OF
FAILURE OF WEBB BILL AND WESTERN OIL AND LEASING BILLS. IT'S BELIEVFD HERE THAT
IF PRESIDENT IS CONVINCED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL PROMPTLY ORGANIZE AND
SUPPORT DEFENSE MEASURES. HE WILL CALL EXTRA SESSION EVEN IF HE KNOWS REPUBLICANS
WILL CAPTURE HOUSE.
FROM OUR SACRAMENTO OFFICE
Sacramento. California. March 6. 1917.
FACING OVER 2.500 PROPOSED MEASURES THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES OF THE PRESENT SES-
SION HAVE ENTERFD SERIOUSLY ON THE WORK OF ELIMINATION AND RECOMMENDATION.
LARGELY ELIMINATION. AMONG THE NUMBER ARE MANY BILLS WHICH. IF ENACTED. WILL
PROVE SERIOUS HANDICAPS TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE.
THE LEGISLATIVE BUREAU OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS DIGESTED ALL THE BILLS
DIRECTLY AFFECTING LABOR. BANKS. AGRICULTURE. MARKETS. MOTOR VEHICLES. PUBLIC
UTILITIES AND ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. THESE DIGESTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO EACH OF THE
411 COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE AND TO THE INTERESTS AFFECTED.
THE BUREAU HAS ESTABLISHED HEADQUARTERS AT THE SACRAMENTO HOTEL. WHERE ANY
MEMBER IS WELCOME. AND IS PRIVILEGED TO WRITE AND DEFINE HIS POSITION ON ANY
MEASURE. ALSO TO REQUFST A HEARING ON ANY BILL. SUCH HEARING WILL BE ARRANGED
BY THE BUREAU AND THE MEMBER NOTIFIED OF THE DATE AND PLACE.
THE PRINCIPAL MEASURES INTRODUCED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARE THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES MEDIATION BILL. THE ANTI-BOYCOTT BILL. AND THE BILL CALLING FOR A COM-
MISSION TO REVISE CORPORATION LAWS OF THE STATE AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF STOCKHOLDERS
THE SERVICE Of THE CHAMBER OE COMMERCE
SEE ISSUE MARCH TWENTY-SECOND
40
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
SAN FUANCISCO CHAMIUCH
OF COMMKWCK AC'llVl rilCS
Entered u Mcondcl*»> maitcr jAnuaxy 7, 1913. «l the Fo«t
Oflic* at San Francikco. California, under
the act of March 3. 1879.
Subtcrif r |-i(tjf Cents per Year.
I" w«»rHv by the
SAS FRA\CI>>«> Li ' OK COMMERCF..
Merrhania EBchanse 465 California St.
San r jr ■.^ .
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
CONSERVATION OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY
III A rit to iiifiirin till i'Ihsmch of
• itiz' Ms ri>lntion to induHtry nnd its
nninr on thi'ir own prosperity, th«' Inchistrial
Di-partnu'Ut of thr National AKKOciation of
tiiri^ni in Hiipplyin^ K<Iiifational poKt*>rK to all
p. T'.'-ris who will put tlu-m in tlwir xtori', shop, offioo
or fartorv. A xample of thr |»ostor (whirh is H>x2.'>
■< Ik'Iow. The Cliamhfr has a mnnlu'r
and will disirilnit** thi-m upon appli-
i*Hlliill.
EVERY BUSINESS HAS
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IMPORTANT
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE
In order that our readers may understand the slang
terms and phrases used by the fraudulent solicitors
in their work, a description of the viirious method!
useii by them will be published laeh week in the
"Activities" in which dcMTiption tin- sialic terras
will appear, the meaning of which follow:
"TAl' ' or 'TAriOCA" is applied to the firms or
individuals that are easy and liberal givers to charity,
tickets, prizes or program advertising.
"SOFT"' is the term Uhcd when the "TAl*" gives
cash.
■•(jOlNO SOFT" is the term used when the solicitor
does not turn in the caah.
•ONE IIINDKED PKliCKNTKlf is applied to the
solicitor thai w«»rk8 strictly "the bunk."
Facts to be remembered by the readers
When you give to one of these sulicitors, you go
down on the book in the olTice for future reference
as follows: Name, Address, Amount, Whether Check,
Ca«sh, Contract, Tickets or a l'ri/.«*, so you see that by
past experiences the s<»licitor knows who to see, who
is the "Tap" in your firm, just how much you give,
what you give to, whether you give a check or cash
and the amount you give.
Solicitors exchange "Taps" or a solicitor may go
from one ofTii-e to another taking; the name of a
Tap" along with him. Throu(;li the exchange of
"Taps" .Mr. Solicitor knows your hobby, and knows
just about what you are going to say when you arc
approached by him. You can't "stall" liim about
taking it up with the Committee or the iioard of
Directors because he knows that you are the one that
k'ives.
.Ml the solicitors are very familiar with the "Taps"
names, and are very interested if they happen to see
your name in the paper, so don't be surprised if Mr.
Solieitor should remark that ".Mr. X of the Commit-
tee told him that he might not be able to find you in
owing to your vacation, etc.
All of their solicitation is one misrepresentation
after another. They prefer to work proj)«)sitions that
they can "club" you into line with. They make you
think that its good business and get away with it
90',i of the time.
Next week "THE PROOAM MENACE."
HAVE YOU SENT FOR THE NOTICE TO
SOLICITORS CARDS LIST OF ENDORSED
CHARITIES AND APPLICATION BLANKS"?
CALL UP THE CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT
COMMITTEE. Kearny 112.
11, .III for Japan, China and
1 1 and apedaUr addraaacd cor-
NATIONAL ORANGE DAY
During the past twelve months, the American
public consumed r>.760,0(X),(KK) oranges. Did you get
your share! If not, remember that next Saturday,
March 10th, is National Orange Day.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Jl
THE MEDIATION AND ANTI-BOYCOTT BILLS
It \vj11 l»t' 111' inttTi'st tit mfinlnTs of the ('liainlttr
of t'oninuTi'i' to read tin- l'ollt»wiiij» Hrtifles rxplaiiiinj;
thf Anti-lV)yc«>tt iJill. S.iiatf Hill N»>. ti'.>'), iutrotlui-td
by Si'Uator Hallanl of Los An|?t'li's. aiul the .Mciliation
Hill, Assi'iiiMy liill No. 'kW, iutrodiu-od hy Assnuiily-
niaii Ooettiiig of San Francisco. These are two
measures that are reeeivinj; the support of this C'ham-
her at the pre.sent session of the legislature.
In addition to supporting these measures, this
iinher will t»ppose the so-ealled .Model Anti-lnjunc-
1 Hill introduced at the present session l>y the
.\meritan Federation of Labor.
CALIFORNIA MEDIATION ACT
Safeguarding the Public Interests in Industrial Disputes
Affecting Public Service
The California Mediation Act introduced at the present
session of the Legislature by Assemblyman Goetting, with
the full support of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
is a measure of State-wide mterest and proposes to do for
California what President Wilson believes should be done for
the nation with respect to mediation in strikes and lockouts
on interstate railroads.
The California Mediation Bill will afTect strikes and lock-
outs in connection with any State public utility such as rail-
road companies, telegraph and telephone companies, and light,
heat, water and power companies.
Where a strike or a lockout affects a public utility, like a
railroad, or a telegraph company, or a light or power com-
pany, not only the comfort but the material welfare of a
great portion, and in some cases of all, of the public will
necessarily be directly affected by a strike. The farmer who
wants to ship his products to market, often products of a
perishable nature, feels the effect of a railroad strike.
The whole industrial activity of the State would be affected
by a strike on the telegraph or telephone companies. A power
company strike might affect interurban communications or
tie up industrial establishments dependent on the power
generated and thus affect the employment of their employees.
Whole communities might go without light in the case of a
strike on a lighting company. In all these possible cases, the
interest of the public is paramount to the interest of any
employer or any set of employees.
The California Mediation Act does not deny the right to
strike: it merely suspends that right during the time of a
public investigation. It does not affect strikes or lockouts,
except those occurring on public utilities.
The Mediation Act provides for a Board of Mediation to
reconcile differences arising between employer and employees
connected with State public utilities. In the event of the
findings of the board not being acceptable to either party, the
right either to strike or lockout still remains. The act sus-
pends the right of strike or lockout during this public inves-
tigation and report. The basic principle of the act is that
public opinion must prevail, but that it should be an intelli-
gent public opinion formed after a full knowledge of the
facts.
The principles involved in this law have been tried success-
fully in Canada under what is there known as the "Industrial
Disputes Investigation Act," which has been in force there
since 1907. In a recent official report showing the operation
of the Canadian Act since its adoption in March, 1907, it
appears that as a result of this Act ninety per cent of the
threatened strikes and lockouts have been avoided in those
industries to which the Act applies. Taking one Canadian
fiscal year, as an example, the average time taken to inves-
tigate and report upon a dispute referred under the Canadian
Act was forty-nine days.
The American Federation of Labor, in its recent conven-
tion at Baltimore, unanimously declared its opposition to the
suggestions of President Wilson with respect to compulsory
mediation. It appears likely, therefore, that the representa-
tives of organued labor will oppose the passage of the Cali-
.ornia Mediation Act at the present session of the California
i^egislature. 1 he issue involved in this Mediation Act is the
simple issue: Shall the people rule? or, in matters in which
the public at large are vitally interested, shall the people be
ruled by a class.'
Before the public is subjected to the discomfort, to the loss,
to the injury resulting from a strike or lockout on a public
utility, they are surely entitled to know what the dispute is
about, to form their opinion concerning the merits of the
dispute and to bring to bear upon the settlement of that
dispute the force of a carefully matured public opinion.
This in substance is what the Mediation Act will accom-
plish: and if the Mediation Act should fail of passage, the
vital interests of the public must continue to be made sub-
ordinate to the clash of personal interests between employer
and employee connected with the public utility services of
the State.
ANTI-BOYCOTT LAW
Prohibits Sympathetic Strikes and Secondary Boycotts
The anti-boycott bill introduced at the present session of
the California legislature by Senator Ballard of Los Angeles,
and supported by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
is designed to make the sympathetic strike and the secondary
boycott unlawful.
There is nothing in the bill affecting the right of employees
to strike or to maintain a primary boycott against their own
employer, for the purpose of enforcing their demands relative
to their own employment or to their own labor conditions.
The secondary boycott and the sympathetic strike do not
come within this exception, and therefore would be made
unlawful by this act.
The Ballard Anti-Boycott bill is necessary if the State is to
protect its citizens from wanton injury inflicted upon them
by those who may be involved in an industrial dispute to
which the citizens injured are not parties. It is for this
reason that the line of distinction has been drawn between
the direct strike and the sympathetic strike and the primary
and secondary boycotts.
The direct strike and the primary boycott affect only the
employer involved in the dispute. The secondary boycott
and the sympathetic strike on the contrary tend to injure
those who are not directly involved in the dispute. The
primary boycott has been defined by the California Supreme
Court as the right of employees to cease dealing by concerted
action, either socially or by way of business, with their former
employer.
The employees have the right by all legitimate means by
fair publication and fair oral written persuasion, to induce
others interested in or sympathetic with their cause to with-
draw their social intercourse and business patronage from
this employer. This right is not sought to be interfered with.
But when the employees go further than this, and request
of another that he withdraw his patronage from the former
employer, and use the moral intimidation and coercion of
threatening a like boycott against him if he refuse so to do,
it is a case of secondary boycott. This secondary boycott
has been declared illegal by the English courts, the P'ederal
courts and by the courts of most of the States of America.
There is no justice in the use of the secondary boycott
involving, as it does, strangers to the dispute and inflicting
injury not only upon those against whom the secondary
boycott is declared and maintained but, through injury to
them, often affecting the general interests of the public and
causing loss to them.
The industrial activities of a whole trade or of a whole
community may be paralyzed through the use of the sympa-
thetic strike or the secondary boycott, and the law today
affords no relief. If the law is to maintain its boast that for
every wrong there is a remedy. Senator Ballard's bill should
be enacted into law.
44
8ANFRANC18CO CHAMBER OP COMMERCE ACTIVTITEB
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
if y*«i ara lni«r«at«d writ* to Wormiti* Trad* 0«p«rtm«nt of
|h« Chamber of Commvrc* o'v"*0 numt>«r
141J K..f.r ijjpan' firm wither lo corrr»|><>ntl with iin-
anui oil. b«an oil. bran cakri and soya bean*.
.1 . ..... I.. _ --pond wUh
tr animalt
MtS.
firm in
•red* •'
1416
iu
bra
(hr inlcrrtt of a
'. with impnrtcrt of
carrol.
■!. on behalf of one of
■ricri of gingrr.
•h
I.
^c. (b) with exporirr* of
I* -
thr
of ..
Nrthf r'arrl*. Ia»t In'!i
exporter* of canned good*, fresh and preserved fniit*
. on brhalf of firm in
r respond with importer*
il.) party, in the interest of a
f'lrm. wishes to correspond with
TO EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS
Th*» Fnn»i(rn Tradf nt-partiiu-nt is niniline Itlnnks
to fill mombcpH likoly to hp int«»rostod in f«»roiffn oom-
morce for tho piirposo of keepintr on filo a record of
the firms who wish to incrraso their export or import
buffiness. Hundreds of enquiries are received diirinp
the year from foreipn buyers and sellers and it is
only by knowing those interested that the depnrtment
can pet in ton.h with them. TMK INFOKM.VTION
ON TnF<?E BL.WKS IS KEPT rnNFIDFNTI.NL
AND ONLY FrRNlSIIEO TO FORFION MER
CHANTS.
All are urged to fill out and return the blanks as
otherwise profitable transactions mnv be lost.
FATTJ'RE TO RKTIRN ni.ANK WIT.L RE CON-
STRFEP AS EVIDENCE TIIK FIRM IS NOT
INTERESTED.
If vou have not received a blank or lost it PLEASE
ASKFOR ANOTHER
OPPORTUNITY FOR ORIENTAL
REPRESENTATION
The representative of one of our Exportinj? and
Tmportinjf firms has just left for a btisiness trip
throusrhnut the Orient. He would be jjlad to pet in
totich with manufacturers or packers interested in
promotinsr their business in Japan. China. Straits
Settlements. Manila, India and Dutch East Indies.
If interested communicate with Foreijm Trade De-
partment.
COASTWISE THROUGH THE CANAL
It is i4Jiij4.iji.ttl in tli< tlajly [w. ss i»y Williams,
Dimond & Company. Afrents. that the new American
steel Steamer "f'aiito" will sail from New York
about March 24fh destined to San F^rancisco via the
- -• "Cauto" has a carrj'inj?
- owned by the New York
^ ( iilia Mail Steamship Co., commonly known as the
Ward Line.
The future destination of this steamer is not dis-
closed, but it is most welcome news that another
freiffht carrying? steamer is to come from New York
to San Francisco through the Panama Canal.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
E. C. Evans & S<»n» Co. will place the Japanese /
Steamer Ni|tpon Maru on berth at San Francisco for
Tien Tsin to load during April or May.
Telegram to the V. S. Collector of Customs reads
as follows : —
Department suspends rc(|tiirement in article one
hundred five Customs R<>gulations Nineteen Fifteen
that record of clearance of veasels shall be open to
public inspiM-tion. You are instructed to withhold
from public all information relativ*' to cj. :iriiiii<- of
vessels or the ciuitents to the manifests.
Receipts of potatoes for month of Februno ;it tins
port were Liri.i^fiO sa«*Is; beans 74.7;?7 Kaeks; luitter
ir».42r) centals and egijs 2.277. S.'>7 dozen.
Standard Oil (Niuipany's Stentner Richmond which
arrived here last week with Company's barge 0:{ in
tow brolH'Iit Sn fM">0 liiirr.-l« nf nil fr<iTn «< .|| t IwTTl
California
MR. FARRELL. JR. VISITS THE CHAMBER
Mr. J. J. Farrell. Junior Partner of Norton. Lilly
& Company. Steamship Agents and Brokers of New
York, was in the city opening a branch office of his
firm in rooms 425-7 Rialto Building, Telephone Sutter
3541.
Mr. Farrell Cwho is a son of Mr, J. A. Farrell. Presi-
dent of the r. S. Steel Corporation and Cliairman of
the National Foreign Trade Council) called upon the
ofTieinls of the Chamber last PViday. Mr. Farrell |
stated he was confident the next Convention of the
National Foreign Trade Council would be held in San
Francisco as the Councilors felt that if the Pacific
Coast could send a delegation of nearly one hundred
and fifty to Pittsburgh the Eastern business men
could certainly come to the Coast and tlicy are begin-
ninir to appreciate the importance of San Francisco
as a factor in foreign trade.
TELEGRAPH NOTE
The following rireular i .\o. 72 lias been issued by
the Western T'nion Telegraph Co.. for the information
of the public :
We are pleased to announce that the United States
Oovemment has authorized the use of the following
codes in telegraphic communications between San
Francisco and Japan, via the Marconi Wireless
System :
Western T^nion, A. B. C— Fourth Edition. A. B. C.
— Fifth Edition, Liebers, Bentleys, Broomhalls. Scotts.
Messages in the above codes will be trnnsinitted at
80e per word A REDT^CTION. INDER THE PRES-
ENT CABLE CHAROES. OF 41c. PER WORD.
Deferred mes-sagcs, in plain English or plain
Japanese language will be transmitted at 40c per
word.
MARfONIORAMS for Japan or the Hawaiian (.
Islands shotild be filed directly with — The Western
T'nion Telegraph Company — and marked "VIA MAR-
CONI." The name of the code used must be indicated
on every message.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
42
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
NEW RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION
During till' |»u.st wi'ck tin' attention of tho Trans
portation Department has been called to a project
uow under way to construet a railroad from Klamath
Falls north and east to a junction with the Southern
Pacific, Western Taeitic, CJreat Northern, Northern
Paeitic and I'nion I'aeilic. The name of the new road
is the Oregon, ('alilornia and Eastern.
The «M»mmenei'iiu'nt <if construction is |)I}mned tt» he
out of Klamath Kails, anil it is proposed to build north
to Mend, Oregon, a|)pro\inuitely ir)0 miles; east from
Klanuith Falls to Lakevicw, Orogt)n. approximately
10<) miles; and idtimately from Bend, Oregon, east
llarriman, Oregon, approximately 170 miles; mak-
a total mileage of 420 miles. The estinuited cost
ol lonstruetion and terminals is $11,000,000.
It is proposed to connect with the Western I'aeiHc
at Klamath, the Southern Paeitic at Mend, the rjreat
Northern and Northern I'acitie at liend. the I'nion
Pacific at llarriman, and the Chicago, Milwaukee &
Pugot Sound via the I'nion Pacific.
Klamath Falls has already raised by bond issue
$M0O,(KM), with which the city intends to construct 20
miles of railroad east from Klamath Falls to Lake-
view. The people of Klanuith Falls have also agreed
to raise $7'). 000 to provide terminals and railroad
yar<ls at Klamath Falls. Klamath Falls has already
raised .*4."),<MK) toward the second .$r>00.0(M) promised.
These terminals are to be presented to the new road
as a bonus.
The plan was presented to the Transportation Com-
mittee on February 2Hth by Paid Johnson of Klamath
Falls and ('apt. .L W. Siemens, who is the president
of a bank there. Robert K. Strahorn. who is an
experienced railroad builder, is in charge of the pro-
je«'t. Tlu'y anticipate that a large part of the supplies
required in connection with the construction of the
road will ho purcha.sed in San Francisco for delivery
at Klamath Falls, which will be the headquarters and
general distributing center for these supplies.
Portland, (Oregon, is said to have agreed to rai.se
$1.(MM).(M)0 ns a bonus: Silver Lake has donated
terminals; Lakevicw has sjjb.scrilx'd $2r).0(M) for
terminals; Hentl has subscribed $:ir),00() and has bought
the terminals; and the town of Hevins has voted
$12."i,(X)0 in bonds with which to btiild a portion of
the road, according to the statem<>nts made to the
Committee.
Any well supported plan for additional transporta-
tion facilities connecting San Francisco with the in-
terior.— north, south or east, if successfully carried
out, cannot be otherwise than beneficial to the develop-
ment of this I'itv nnrl tli.' Pacific Coast.
A. J. RHODES VISITS CHAMBER
A. J. Rhodes, recently elected president of the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club,
visited the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce last
Monday, and was extended the courtesies of the
organizati^m by President Koster and Viee-I'resident
and Manager Robert Newton Lynch. Mr. Rhodes com-
plimented the Chamber on the busines-s-like activity
of its various departments.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
189. liuildiiiK iii.iii.inir ;in(l iiicciianiial >.ii|)irintrn<icnt —
• liialilicd engineer (5U> desires position as. inaiia(;cr of office
huilcJinK- Kxtcnsivc experience in constructi(jn and general
liiisiiKss management. Highest references.
190. Voung man, reliable, good appearance, with execu-
tive ability, over six years experience as building manager
and purchaser of supplies, also seven years general railroad
experience desires permanent position in cither of the above
lines or general outside position. Excellent local references
furnished.
191. I'ormer secretary and manager of large mining cor-
poration in California wishes position in general office with
opportunity for advancement, or care of large estate in
probate. Salary not so essential as good connection. Best
of references furnished.
192. Executive formerly associated with advertising of
.\mtrican made goods in South .America wants to com-
municate with San I'rancisco tirm needing high grade man
for Latin .\merican business. American, young, simile.
Speaks, reads and writes Spanish and allied tongues
W-193. .'\ woman formerly in retail business in .">an
i'rancisco experienced in buying and selling desires a posi-
tion with firm in capacity of selling or purchasing agent.
Hest of commercial references given.
W-194. Well educated young woman with ten years
general experience as office manager and private secretary,
etc., de.sires an opening which offers opportunity for further
advancement, and where initiative and tact will be ap-
preciated. Can furnish recommendations as to ability, etc.
195. Young man of seasoned commercial, savings and
trust banking experience, eight years of which has been
in Califurnia, having established a country bank and been
assistant cashier of a city bank, desires to become associated
with either a bank, commercial institution or a bond com-
pany. Highest references furnished.
196. .A young man in good health, married, university
education, 27 years of age, desires to locate permanently in
San I'rancisco, wishes position as sales manager, credit
manager or similar position. Has knowledge of mining
machinery, as well as automobiles and accessories.
197. .Xmerican, aged 34, single, wishes to correspond with
industrial or trade concerns requiring the services of a
high class man, combining executive ability and technical
skill. Twelve years experience with general engineering
in various industries.
199. Publicity, advertising and sales manager who knows
the west and who has an exceptionally large acquaintance*
ship in California, seeks a connection with opportunities
for future Has had fifteen years newspaper experience.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-198. Wanted — hit;h grade salesman familiar with
Oriental rugs, accustomed to dealing with highest class
clientele. Young man preferred with local experience
.Splendid opportunity for the right part\
FASTER EXPRESS SERVICE
The Ameri<'an Kxpre.ss Co., has made a contract
with the Southern Pacific Co., which will permit them
to ojierate their through cars over the lines of that
company between ()dg<'n and San Francisco. This
service which became efTective March 1st, will reduce
the running time between San Francisco and Atlantic
seaboard points by several hours.
^i
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
THE SHOE MANUFACTURING IN
OBNTBR£D Ui SAN FRA^
Y AS
BUSINESS FOR YOU
For ov«»r fifty .v«Mir«. nhn4»t of vnriotiH k»n«N have
t ^ 'irm
on,
lh»-r»- Ji« . inif KhooM, Ruit-
•*»'•* for .iHt. At present
thrn* arr four fartorim in San Franciiico, one in
IVtatuma, oo« in Santa Rowi and one or two in the
•outh.
To ' * ' ' ,. hut the detaiU of
ahoe • <>nrh "(fylo of jihoe
praeti.a: ..„, an<I
a ••'•pnrr^* .,t styN'
s why rhiidren'K Khoes an* iniulo in
'• - from boys' KhoeN, and nien'it shoeK
are made in different faetorie« from women's shoes,
and the different irrades of each kin<l are also nianu-
fmtured in different faetories.
There is one fartor>' in Snn Frnncisco. making a
specialty of the better t?radeK of women's shoes, and
threo faetnries making a spiTiaity of the better grades
of men's dress and work shoos. Army shoes are also
made in qnite large quantities under contract with
the Government by the largest factory on the Pacific
Toast, and it is the general opinion of Army Officials
that this firm has made probably the best shoe for the
Army that they have received for years.
The back-bone of the shoe manufacturing industry
of California is the acknowledged superiority of Cali-
fornia leathers.
While the labor market is limited, the skill of the
San Francisco workman is exceedingly high, and his
efficiency compares favorably with his Eastern co-
worker.
The qtiality of the shoes made by all the manu-
faeturers on the Pacific Coa.st is as high as the best
grade made in any Eastern center. In the better
grades of shoes, the labor factor is not the important
or solo determining fcattjre. It has been a long
established custom of all manufacttirers of San Fran-
ei.Hco to guarantee their product, which has been one
of the strongest factors in establishing a reputation
for the California made shoe. About 500 men are
employed in the San Francisco factories, and probably
250 outside of San Franciseo.
San Francisco is acknowledged to be the head-
quarters and tbc center of the shoe manufacturing
industrj' of tl Coast.
The shoe n ring firms who have offices in
San Francisco are :
Ruckingham & ITecht. Frank & Ilyman Shoe Co.
Nap-A-Tan Shoe Co. Nolan Earl Shoe Co.
I'nited Workmen Boot & Shoe Manufaetnring Co,
AMERICANTZA'nON
The followinir tenirrarii wIik-Ii is self-explanatory
was sent by Robert Newton Lynch. Vice-President
and Manatfcr of the Chamber on March 2nd:
W. S. Oifford. Director. National Council of Defen.se.
Munsey nidg.. Washington. D. C.
Executive Committee San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce strongly supports recommendation Immi-
gration Committee National Chamber of Commerce
and National Americanization Committee that Amer-
icanization be made part of national program for
defen.se and indu.strial preparedneaa.
The hepot (Quartermaster. Fort .Mascui. ChI. wil.
open bids for KU|>plieH on the following dates:
March lOth. 11:00 a. m., for 7.'J(>0 linen handkcr
chiefs and 7.200 towels.
Bids will be opened by the Purchasing Agei.i.
Alaskan Engineering Commission. Room 4*22 Bell
Street Terminal. Seattle. Washington. 11 (»0 A. M..
March 2lKt. for furnishing lavat<»ries. laundry traya!
sinks, miscellaneous hardware, pipe and plumbing
supplies.
Bids will be opened by the same agent. 1 1 00 A. M.,
March 22nd. for su|.i»lying engineers transits, draw-
ing and blue print paper, tracing cloth, drawing and
enirincer's and nr.-liit.et "s in«f nim.-nts jitid stipplies.
ACTION ON MARE ISLAND CHANNEL
The Board of Hircetors of the Chaiulter authorized
the President to send tin* following telegram relative
to the deepening of the Mare Island Channel:
San Francisco, Feb. 21. 1917.
Honorable James D. Phclan,
Cnited States Senate, Washington. D. C.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce greatly de-
sires an amendment to the present Rivers and liar-
bors Bill securing authorization by Congress of a
study of the channel through Pinole shoals to de-
termine ways and means to maintain a thirty-five
foot channel. The commercial interests located on
the I'pper Bay should be assured of a channel ade-
quate to their needs. Vessels now employed and in
course of construction require thirty-five feet. We
understand that no action can be taken until pre-
liminary study is made and our rcnuest is made today
in view of the probable early closing of the present
Congress and the passage of the Rivers and Harbors
Bill. AVe understand that to secure this study,
present Bill in Congress must be amended to authorize
such study and report. The authorization need carry
no appropriation as cost would be nominal and would
come out of contingency fund. Believe also that n
thirty-five foot channel would be of vital benefit to the
Mare Island Navy Yard. Some of the more important
commercial interests constantly using this channel are
C. A. Smith Lumber Companv, Moiinfain Copper Co..
Shell Oil Co.. Associated Ojl. T'njon Oil. California
and Hawaiian Port Costa Warehouse and Dock. Cali
fornia Warehouse and Dock. Bunkers Warehouse
Sperry Flour, Matson Navigation. American Hawaiian
Steamship. Selby Smelting.
THE NAVAL BASE
President Koster sent the following telegram to
the Secretary of Navy, on February 27th. in reference
to the Chamber's attitude on the question of th.
location of a naval base on San Frarcisco Bay:
San Franciseo Chamber of Commerce primarily
interested in defense and protection of Pacific Coast
and to that end favors location of Naval Base at
point to be scientifically determined by Naval Com
mission. We will cooperate in every possible way in
securing proper location. We have steadily advocated
San Francisco Bay as a whole, subord " ,!
interest. We appreciate your know] >
of the Navy and our ortranization is at your coininand
for any cooperation desired.
A\] ^^i^\^nlc^n
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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I he Commerctat, t-inanaal. Industrial and Governmental Metropolis oj Ific racific Loast
EVKHY THURSDAY — MAH( II I.'tii. HU7
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OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
March 14, 1917.
Secretary of War expected to pass soon upon recommendation of Chief of Engineers regarding pro-
posal to biidge or tunnel San Francisco Bay. No intimation will be given regarding decision until it is
parsed upon by Secretary Baker. President Wilson expected to send in names of new Tariff Board this
week. Strong effort will be made to have senate confirm board immediately.
Preparations are being made for moderate issue of government bonds to bear 3 per cent interest
with convertible privilege if later bonds are issued bearing higher rate. First issue will take care of
purchase of Danish West Indies, Alaska Railroad and other expenditures. Work on Alaska Railroad will
be pushed rapidly as possible.
Secretary of War is arranging for western trip including San Francisco.
Commissioner of Education is awaiting final figures this week before making school survey of San
Francisco public.
Many nominations of public officers were sent to senate today and will be held up awaiting action
on nomination of Dr. Gary Grayson to be Rear Admiral. It's expected he will be confirmed.
FROM OUR LEGISLATIVE BUREAU
Sacramento, Cal., March 14th.
The Legislature is making every effort to clear the decks of all minor bills in order to give the
freest possible discussion of what is generally termed the big measures, i. e., the Industrial bills, the
Liquor bills and those having to do with reclamation, drainage and irrigation.
The members are making free use of their Legislative Bureau in Sacramento and up to date the
Chamber is to be congratulated over the success of its action either in opposition or advocacy of the vari-
ous bills in which it is interested. Among those killed in committee were the "Name on Label "" bill, the bill
limiting domestic service to sixty hours per week, the bill prohibiting the taking of identifying marks or
photographs of an arrested person until after his conviction. The bill prohibiting the use in evidence of
a confession made by a person under arrest was defeated on the floor of the Assembly by a vote
of 50 to 21 and the bill requiring a jury, after bringing in a verdict of guilty in a capital offense, to con-
tinue to hear evidence in mitigation of sentence met the same fate. This bill was designed to abolish the
death penalty.
MARCH TWENTY-SECOND "ACTIVITIES" 3 YEARS OLD
THE ISSUE OF THAT DATE WILL TELL A STORY
A STORY OF SERVICE TO YOU
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liiHtributiiit; in the interest of the conservation
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IMPORTANT"
Tlic «.(ianti-s |-.iHl«trN<iii<m i oiuiniUee calls the at
leiition of meiiihcrs to the folluwin^ order issued hy
Colonel Davis in Coinmand : —
The notice is a direct result of the activity
•if the Charities Kndorscment Coimiiittee, and the
efTecl of the notice on the fake solicitors who have
worked the so called Army and Navy events to death
is marked.
HEADQUARTERS COAST DEFENSES OF
SAN FRANCISCO.
Memorandum Fort Winfield ScotU California.
No. 3. March 5. 1917.
1. No organization or member of this command will
solicit donations, advertising or gratuities for any dance.
athletic meet or other event represented as a military affair.
or to be participated in by troops of these Coast Defenses
without authority of the Coast Defense Commander, nor
will any organization, officer or enlisted man employ or
make a contract with any advertising firm or individual to
advertise or solicit subscriptions to advertise any dance.
athletic meet or entertainment of any kind that is connected
in any way with the service without permission from the
Coast Defense Commander.
By order of Colonel Davis:
L. S. CHAPPELEAR.
Captain. Coast Artillery Corps,
Adjutant.
•CHAIN LETTER
This form of solicitation is liciiif; made at the
present tiiiic and is one of the most pernicious means
that can he used for solicitation.
A "I'hain letter" has been issued in New York ask-
iiit; for cunt ribiit ions to a fund to send medical
supplies to Europe. This Committee is stroiif^ly of the
opinion that this form of solicitation should be
frowiM'd on an«l members receivinjf sm-h a letter are
reipiested to cooperate with this Coiiniiittee in [mttinff
a stop to "chain letters."
DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR "NOTICE TO
SOLICITORS?"
ALSO THE APPLICATION BLANK FOR
SOLICITORS TO FILL OUT?
AND THE LIST OF CHARITABLE INSTl-
TUTIONS ENDORSED BY US?
IF NOT Call up the CHARITIES
ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE INFORMA-
TION BUREAU,
Kearny 112 and tell them WHY y(»u did not receive
the above forms. We will jtublish the "rroirratn
Menace" next week.
COASTWISE THROUGH THE CANAL
It is announced in the daily press by Williams.
Dimonil & Company. Agents, that the new American
steel steamer Canto will sail from New York about
•March 24th destined to San Francisco via the Panama
Canal. The steamer Canto has a carrying ea|»Hcity of
4.5()0 tons and is owned by the New York & Cuba
Mail Steamship Co., commonly known as the Ward
Line.
The future destination of this steamer is not dis-
1..S..1. liiit it is most welcome news that another
iriL'lit carryiuR steamer is to come from New York
to San Francisco through the Panama Canal.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
CALIFORNIA LUMBER CASES
llfiiriii^; WHS n-sttnifil in tin- IuiiiIht ra.s<*s hct"i)ri'
tl»«' Californiu Kailroiul Coiiunission un(i«'r Dcn-ktl
Nets. 417 ami 47.'). Monday. Marrh fith. and »M»ntinu«'d
tliroiif^h Monday, Tuesday and Wodnosday. Most of
tin' tiiiif was taken np in rehuttal testimony, arnl ad-
journed hearing was fixed f«»r Wednesday the 14tli of
Mareli. when it is lioped tluit all the testimony will he
presented. After this it is expe<'t«'d that dates will he
fixed for filiiitr hriefs imd final sulniiissi.in of the case
ARGUMENT IN TRANSCONTINENTAL FREIGHT
RATE CASES
Won! has heen reei-ivrd froin the Interstate Coin-
meree Comtnission that April 4. 1?M7. has heen fixed
as the time for oral arjjuiiient to ho presented hefore
the Commission in Washington, D. C. in the Reopened
Intermountain rate eases. The Attorney and .Manasrer
of the TrafTie Itureau will he present and present oral
nrpument on hehalf of San Francisco and the Paeitie
Const.
TRANSCONTINENTAL RATES EAST AND WEST
BOUND
In the •' Aetivities'" of" Keltriiary 1st and Keliruary
8th nu'ntion was made of chanpes in east and west
hound rates whieh it was thought woidd hreoine
effet'tive ahout April 1st. It can now he definitely
stated that the westbound changes will take efTeet
April If), 1!M7. and the easthound rates, with one ex-
ception, will take cfTcet April 0, 1017. The exception
is Item 2f)8, tallow, carloads, — the new rate, which
represents an increa.se. will take oflTcet May 1. 1017.
PURCHASE OF INDIAN SUPPLIES
Sealed prt)posaIs will l»c rcecivtd hy lln' Commis-
sioner of Indian AfTairs. 608 Howard St., San Fran-
cisco, until 1:00 P. M.. Monday. Ar>ril 2nd. 1017 for
su|)plyinR the Indian St-rvice with proeeries. glass-
ware, furniture, harness, leather, agricultural imple-
ments, paints, oils, hardware, etc.
These KupplicK are for the fiscal year cndinp .June
3(>th, 1918. Bids will he considered for delivery at
principal cities, or at the place where factor.v or milLs
are located. Blank proposals can he secured from
the Commijisioner of Indian Affairs, 608 Howard St.
Since the a{ipointment of the present Su[)erintend-
ent to the Indian Warehouse at this city, the husiness
of supplying this department of the government has
materially increased in San Franciseo. From time to
time efforts have heen made to close up the San
Francisco Warehou.se and confine all purchases to the
warehojise in Chicapo. The continuance of the local
warehou.se will depend upon its usefulness and the
greater volume of business transacted by it, the less
likelihood there is of its diseontinuance.
Pacific Coast merchants and manufacturers cau al.so
hid at the letting of contracts to be held in Chicago,
May 2nd. and in St. Louis, Mav 25th.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to jrou.
200. TrafTio ManaK^r, 31 years of a^c, with mo^jni/.i-d
.ilnlity to Miiiri- results, cUsircs positimi wiiii industrial
coiiccrn. 1-iilly qualil'icd to handle all niattcrs of tran!ip<ir-
tation, inciudinK practice before railroad commission.
201. I'riiKrfssivc business man with j(il>l>in|{, advortisiiiK
and travi-liiiK txptriciuc would like to take hold ol selling
end of a small Kruwint; business with view to investment
202. A youuK man with 15 years transportation ex-
perience, 7 years freiKht ajjent of a railroad company and
S vi.irs with sti-aniship line, last 4 years >{eneral amnt in
charge of San Francisco office, thorouKhly capable of taking'
iharj^e of trafTic <lepartment desires p >sition with manu-
lactnriiijj or wh<desale concern.
203. Reliable man, 34 years of axe, married, wishes ptjsi
tion as sales manaKer or any kind of ofTicc work. Ten
years experience. Best of references furnished.
204. A sales and floor manager combining personality
and executive ability, is desirous of making a change to
Itetter his condition. Age 34, married. Would prefer out-
side position.
206. Young man having Shanghai import export ex-
perience for two years, after apprenticing in England,
i-ducatcd in Kngland. Switzerland and Ormany; knows
I'rcnch and German, under 25 years of age desires engage-
ment along lines of China export an<l import
POSITIONS OPEN
A-20S. Large San Francisco corporation wants a young
Latin .American stenographer, .\pp1y by letter to Chamber
• >f Conuuerce
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The Depot (^uarlcrmaster, I'oi t .Mason, Cil., will
open bids, March 22nd at KhfM) a. m. for furni.shinfr
fire clay, .solderinj? coppers, bolts, acids, alcohol, licit
ting, blank books, asbestos packing, etc.
H. W. Hincks, Engineer, Indian Irrigation Service.
('hilo(|uin. Ore. will receive bids until 5:00 p. m.
.March 20th, for 8Ui){)lying 4.S00 square feet of re-
inforcement steel for small concrete irrigation
structures.
The purchasing agent, Alaskan FJngineering Com-
mission. 422 Hell Stre«'t Terminal. Seattle. Washington
will receive bids until 11 :()0 a. m.. March 2()th for
ftirnisliiiig horse blankets, brushes, feed bags, saddlery
and leather, harness trimmings, riveting, creasing and
s|)littiiig inaeliirus. tarpaulins, wagon parts, etc.
CHARITY WORK EXPLAINED
S. .J. .Magiiiiiity. Srcnt;iiy of' the Charitirs Kndorse-
ment Committee of the Chamber a<l<lre.s.sed the Social
Workers Alliance, at the new .luvcnile Detention
H(»me, .March fith on the work of the Charities in-
dorsement Committee an<l its future.
TALK ON ORGANIZATION
Warren Manley, District Secretary of the United
States Chamber of Commerce, will address the Sluisfa
Cotmty Promotion and Development Association at
Redding, this noon. .Mr. Manley 's subject will be
■*The Scojie of W(trk and Functions of a County
Development Organization."
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If 7Cu Mr flr'rttri f I* Ic t oT jn Trjd* Or(j«rtmrnt o'
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in ilir iiiirroi of a
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;>an) organixation. in the interrct of onr
ithrs to corrr»pond with importers of
etc. K
'ond with im-
l>ru«ih ware,
;i ware. liKhl-
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TO EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS
I omnicnvinff April Ist the Forritrn Tnule Dopnrt-
•1 to all Amrri<'ii!i Con- ' \
•• in th«' Oriiiit. Silii-riai. .\
t of Soiitli Anirrit-a Ui>{s
1 > who (li>Mirf to liiiy or
thoHi' (MMiiitrirs. « ►no of thrs«' lists will he
!'.iru.ir.J.«l I'vrry month thorrnftrr and they will he
i from thr blank forms which tho department
I. .I". -..Ill to earh importer and ex|H>rter.
The listH will >>«> miilti(;raplied ^at flntt^ in English
and probaMy Kiisftian and Spanish and it is hopo<l
i»oo<l resultK will be procure<l.
IF Yor IIAVK NOT SKNT IN Y<>I K MLANK
YOr ARE riKJKI) T<^ DO SO TO HK INCLl'DKI)
IN TIIKSK LISTS.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH NATIONAL
FOREIGN TRADE CONVENTION
The rtunpli t" >ti iio^raplii"- |>r<i<« « <lin;:s of tin* Fourth
National Fon-itrn Trade Convention will be issued in
hook form about April I'lth. These proceedings will
Kf bound in Buckram with Oold Stamp. .'»00 pages.
Octavo. Kvery delegate who registered will receive
t»ne copy gratuitously. Should extra copies be de-
^ir• <1 «>r sin will nny one who was not a r- '
.l.|.i:;it' i|tsir«- liipiis they can be prorured I
upon application to
NATIONAL F0RKK;N THADK COINCIL
Pacific Cfia.st Hrancli
IfHM Mtrehanfs Kx.hangc Building
San Frain-isco, Cal.
Aa the edition is limited orders should be received
promptly to secure copies.
SAN FRANCISCAN TAKES PROMINENT
POSITION IN JAVA
II. A. Van r. Torchiana. Jr.. son of the Consul
Mr
•; of the
: a proiii
burnt. .Mulder &.
This is one of
East Indies and
'in San PVancisco. has
M with Messrs. Roiiwen-
II g. Java.
IS in the Dutch
they are anxunis to e.\tend their
business with San Francisco. Merchants desiring to
purcba.se East Indian products might correspond with
Mr. Torchiana. As soon as he becomes acrjuainted
with conditions in the East Indies Mr. Torchiana has
promiiied the Foreign Trade Department to -
names of reliable importirs anxious to pur^
American products and manufactures and due notuc
will be given in these columns.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Santa Teresa is the iiHiiie selected by \V. I{. (Jrace
St Co. for the ^».^<(M) ton steamer which is to be built
by \Vm. Cramp & Sons. Philadelphia. She is de-
signed f<ir passenger and fr(>ight carrying and will
have a speed of at li>ast i:{ knots.
Ship Star of Poland of the Alaska Packers Associa-
tion fleet of vessels which left Everett. Wash., on
November 8th la.sl y«'ar jirrive<l at P«irt Pirie on .March
7th after a voyage of I P» days, tarrying 2.KlI,;ir)7
feet of lumber, shipped by Balfour, (Juthrie & Co.
The T. K. K. Steamship Co. which acts as agents
for the Osaka Shosen Kaisha at this port, have ad-
vised us that the Japanese Steamer Itsukiishiiiia Marii
from Yok«iliaiiia and Kobe will arrive here on March
I.'ith and sail for return on .March 2:ird or 24th. The
Shiiiipo Maru will lie due on April 4th and sail on
the 12tb. They will be followed by the Ide Maru.
Thi> Bark (\ D. Bryant, an old Hawaiian Island
packet owned and o{»erated by John Kentfield in the
sugar trade, has just been chartered to load lumber
for Australia. She last arrived in p«)rt on April 19th,
PK>7 and has been laid up in Mission Bay until a short
time ago. Several thousand dollars were spt-nt in
reconstructing the vessel and putting lur in first class
.shape for sea, under new ownership.
The Schooners Bainbridge and Blnkeliy have l)i-en
fixed for lumber from Pugct Sound to Honolulu at the
rate of .*17.'>0 per tluuisaiid. The coast rates remain
firm an<I stea«ly. Tin- going rates from Columbia
Hiver and Washington ports to San Francisco are
.+fi per thousand, with one dollar additional for
Southern California porta.
There is a steacly increase in the number of foreign
steamers calling at Snn Francisco enroutc to an<l from
the Orient to re|)|enisli their fuel supply. .Most of
them also require stores and other necessities which
run into a considerable figure. Japanese, British.
Dutch and Danish vessels predominate. As the port
charges here are very r<'asonable, it is expected that
fill- iminbef will still trrow larger.
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
For the convenience of those iin'inbers who are in-
tJ'rested ill the foreign trade opportunities published
each week, the For<'ign Trade Department issues a
list giving the reserved information of all ofiporlunities
published. The.se lists will be mailed each Thursday
to all members so requesting the department.
NEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The following eoiiiimttt e of llie ('liaiiilier of Com-
merce has been appointed aa an Advisory Committee
to the Quartcrma-ster, I'nited States Army, in con-
nection with the purchase of supplies at the San
Francisco de|»ot ; Milton H. Esbcrg. Chairman. Vice-
President M. A. Ounst Co.: 1. O. Rhodes. Purchasing
.\gent. Southern Pacific Company; C. F. Michaels,
l.angley &. Michaels Wholesale Druggists; F. Dohr-
mann. Jr., Manager Dohrmann Commercial Co.; R. I.
P.entley, Vice-Presi<Ient and Manager, California Pack-
ing Corporation,
This is the result of the activity of the Chamber of
immeree of the I'nited States, and is designed to
a»tively assist the fJovemment in the purcha.se of
supplies both in time of peace and war.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
L* * t > t I
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:\i:\i\ rm ^•>>l^v^ — ma km ii jjm,. p.mt
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HIS KMiTiox of the '•A«-tiviti('s" has
lu't'ii prepared with the idea of
'•pieturiziiii^" tlie many services
that can lie rendei-ed to the incni-
i»ei-siiip hy the various (N'|iaitin<'nts
of the C'hanil)er of Coniinereo,
It so happens that tlie *' Arti\ ities" is tiiree
years ohl on tlie 2.')tli of tliis nmnth. Ihuiiii;- this
tinu'. (>4.'),fMK) eoj)ies liave Ix'en pul)Iislied and dis-
ti-ihnted, not oidy to tlie nienihers of the Chain-
her of Coiniuerce hut to lihraries. city, state and
federal ofifieials, as well as Chaniheis of Coin-
nieree throutfhoiit the United States and foiriLfn
eountrios.
The ChanilM-r of Coniinerce thi'U its depart-
njents is or;;ani/e<l and e(|uip|ted to i-endcj- iral
seiN ice to its nieinl»ersliip. Tlie ilhistrations and
descriptions heicin do not atteni|»t to cover every
phase r)f activity of the riiainher of Coniinerce.
It is hojtcd. howevcj-. that tlic attcni|>t to ad\<'r-
tise the orj^^inizaticm to the menihership throujrh
oni* own official niediuni will at least ])rove of
such interest that it will stinml;it<' further in-
• piiries at the ofTi«'es of tlie Chainher. This
issue is not an histoi-icai dcscrijitioii of what
the Chanilier has acconijjlislied in the jjast —
SKKN'K'K — as it can he i-endei-ed to you hy the
Chainher <d' Coininerce is the sole ohje<'t of this
edition.
The Chainher (if Coinnier<'e is your orp^aniza-
tion. Financial assistance is not all that is
needed xdur iimral siiiiiiort is iicrcss;i r\'.
Y u It r HUf;g*>.s-
tions. criticiKin. or
y our favoral»l«'
i-oiniiimts on this
ivHUi' ar»' invit«'(l.
Kxtra ropifs of
this isMUP will be
furnishrd u[)on re-
<|U»'St.
If y«»u hav«' a
friind who is not
a nuMnhor of the
Chamher of Coin-
nuTop call his at-
tion to this issue.
SO
This Certifies That
iVMftlKUrK
A.
A Frainofl Per
titicate of nietnlxM
sliip n-ady to han^
and tiiiu' tiiiu's thf
s'v/.v of this rt'firo-
dnction is yours
for the asking.
•J.24H of the h-ad-
in(( liusineKN houses
of San Franei.seo
are now nirrnliers
of the ('haml)er of
Cominerco, the lar-
ff e s t eommereial
organization in th«'
I'nited States.
HEADS OF DFPAKIMKNTS CONFERRING
WITH MANAGER
1 YNC H
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< l.r/l to rifhl) Standing — J. M. Daily. Marine Department; C. P. Conver»e. Secretary Furcifn
Trade Department; C. J. Cylv: H. P. Adamt, Industrial Department. Seated — H. C. Bunker, Ckirf
Grain Inspector; L. M. King, Secretary: E. E. Bowles, Secretary Legislation Department; Warren
Manley, S*<r9imry Industrial Department and Robert Newton Lynch, Vice-President and MaiiaKer.
THE EXCHANGE HALL OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Marine Department and Grain Department are located here. This is the famous hall in which the money was raited for the
P.,>.m..P.
tftr F»r»f\«itJrtr
San Franci»co Chamber of Commerce Activities
LOOKING WEST IN THE MAIN OFFICE FROM THE ENTRANCE
Thr Induttrial. Charitirt iii)d Tr«n»port*lion Drpartnirnti are depicted here. Eleven people are employed in theie departments
LOOKING SOUTH IN THE MAIN OFFICE FROM THE ENTRANCE
The Legialation, Foreign Trade and Mrmberihip Department* are quartered here in addition to the general stenographic force.
Twenty-two people are employed in this part of the Chamber
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San Francuco Ckambrr of Commerce Activities
Samples of Wires Received Weekly From Our LrRttUtivr Office*
Thr Card Indri Rc-iord of All Mrinhrra of tlir C'hanihrr of
Commrrc* bolk in Alpkabelical Order and ClataitWd, a* well at
L«^»r Card* for ikr Paid and Unpaid Membert are kept in a
Fif-Proof. Burglar-Proo/ Safe. Approkimalely Twenty Tkou»and
Cards are tku* contlanliy referred to
LEGISLATION
Sncraim-nto, Cal.. March 21. ll>17.
TIk» p«?it w«M'k has hfvu a lnisy oiw for tli«' Hjin-au.
Tho inemlHTi ifJ^hi-rally in m-arly all lin«'s of l)UKiii(>H.H
Iftivt' asked tin* l»«'li> of tin* hiin-aji in an rffort to pn*-
v<>nt ininiicRl IffriMlation and inadvoc-a«*y of henpHcia)
• t. (hvinu to' th« fart that a majority of this
in- is riHiipoKi'd of I'onvi'rvativr iiwn and di'sirons
».f 111.- trn'atfst t»ood for tin* trr«'at«t4t nunilHT. tin- work
of t\w HiirfHU has so far nii't with stiri'«-s.s.
\Va«hin|fton. D. ('., Manh -M. l!M7.
Si-rrrtary of War fXp«'i't«*d tti paitN Mton upon rofoin
nitMidation of Chirf of Kn^inffrM ri*KardinK pnipoHnl to
liridtr*' or tunm*! San Kran«'iK«'o Hay. No intimation will
hf ifivfn n-^aniini; derision until it is pHssa-d upon hy
SiM-ri'tary hak«'r. i'r«'sidi-iii Wilson i-xpiM-trd to si-ml in
naiiu'N of nrw Tariff hoard this week. Stmn^r effort will
!••* made to have Heiuite eonlirui lioard immediately.
i'reparation.s are hejni; made for moderate iKHue of
Ifovernmeiit hond.s to hear :t per e<*nt interest with eon
vi-rtihle privileife if later hon<ls are iK.sue<I hearini; hipher
rate. First is«ue will tak<' eare (»f purchase of Danisli
West Indies. Alaska Hailroad and other expenditures.
Wiirk on Alaska l\;iilrii;id will lie ]tushed rapitlly ns
possihie.
Secretary of \N ar is arrannint; for western trip incliid
injr San Francisco.
('ommissionor of Kdueation is awaitiiif; final fiirures
this Week Iwfore making scliool survey of San Francisco
puhlie.
.Many nominations of puhlie officers were sent to sen
ate today and will he held up awaiting action on nomin
ation of Dr. Cary (irayK«)n to he Hear Admiral. ll"s
expected he will he coulirmed.
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A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
The ofFice it equipped to mimeofraph and fold Irltrrt. addrr«» and »ral rnvelopet for a notice to a mailing iiti
of 7,500 in three hour'* time
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
s^
Tin- Law aii«i Order ( '(iiiiiiiittcf «»r tli«' San Kruiicist'o
("liaiiilM'r (»f ( 'oiiiiiH'rfc wi'lcoiiics visits from iiifiiilM-rN
iiitt'n-sti'd ill iiiKli'rstandiii^ tin- !.M<.it hmns uf .Ii-tail
liaiiiilt'd by tluH Coininittec.
A staff of tt'H is constantly <ii^M^'iti ]iriji;ii in;: tin- the
attention of tin* Coniinittcc at its sitting's; tli<- material
constantly liein^ acted upon.
The |>hot<n;raph liehiw is of the ante roiMii to the
••xc«'niivc otTij'cs.
ONE OF FIVE OFFICES OCCUPIED BY THE LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE
Have you rr«d the above book on Law and Order in San Francisco? If not, atk for it
EvAW AND ORDER
The suc«'«'ss of tin- Anti pieketinjf canipai^rn and the
ptihiication of the Law and Order lM)ok are merely peaks
in tlie work of the Law and Order Committee. The Com-
mitti'c. undertaking a w»)rk new in the history of vViner-
i«an industrial prohlems, has tH-ecssarily ha<i to pnx I
slowly. Itnt a foundation is \w\\m laid. It is not the work
of a month or six months hut the work of a period of
years to execute the full task imposed upon the Law and
Order ('oiiiniittee by the membership of the Chamber of
Commerce. Con<iitii>ns that have be«'n ilevelopinj; during
a (feneration in San Francisco cannot be «'orrecte«i over
nipht. A ffcncral campait;n of education is neccs.sary as
one of the primary w«)rks of the Committee in order that
the public niay !>•• thorou^rhly informed as to the exact
facts in the industrial situation, so that each sueeeK.sive
step forward nuiy be taken with the approval, not only
of the mend)ers of the Chamber of Commerce, but of a
majority of the citizens of our community. Of nece.>4sity
a great deal of tliis work must be executive. In
ffcneral this Committee, aside fr«»m the constatit assem-
bling and systemati/ation of informaticui pertaining
to industrial uuittcrs- which is the foundation of the
C(»mmittee*s work — i)ays attention to the jiolitical thought
of the community. It is rccogni/.ed that as a first work
a correction must be made in luditical conditioiiM. The
work of the Committee has been so organized that this
very important activity is being properly con<lucted.
The Committee is in constant t(»ueh with center.K of in-
formation throughout the nation and it nuiy be stated,
as a H'sult of hundreds of letters received from all parts
of the country following the circujari/ation of the Law
and Order Imok, that business men and business organiz-
ations throughout • the nation are watching with the
keenest of interest the work of this Cominittcj-. which is
doing, in a new way, a [doneer work in the industrial
ticld.
Si
San Frmncuco Chamber of Commerce Activities
Rinf up ihr LKaritirt Lnduri r nir nt Drpitrt nir lit to Obtain Inform
Vitihir lndf« on thr Charitiri of th«- City
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT
Tilt* Coinmittee eiulorscs n charitable orf^anization pro-
vjiIimI it fiiltills thr rf<|uir«*inctitH for fiKlorsriiu-nt. wliifli.
tall for a l>iisiii«-sM liki* ailiiiiiiistrntioii, pfnnaiifricy of
work. n'spoiiHilili" offirtTs in foiitn)l. rffonis of atMMnmts
availalilr at all tiinen to the ('ommittir :in<I uri.iHiIy
approved met hods of raiiiinf; fiiiHi.H.
In eonntM'tion with thi' work of IIh' ' <»iiiiiiiii'f is a
Hnrcaii of Information whieh supplieH incniluTH of the
ChanilxT of Coninieree with all information it is altle to
gather n-lative to any eharity solicitation matle hy an
••ndonied ortrani/ation. or one that is not »»ntlorsed. The
Committee at tin- pn-M«-nt time is planning; an extension
of itN work, whieh it hopes to earry throufrh to a Huceess-
fiil coneliiKion. The work outlined will f?o a lonj? way
towardx elearinir up a situation with respeet to the
Charities that I '■)•• liurdi>nsome to all, ineluding
the Chariti«'s tli
The Committee hopes hy elo»»T eontaet with the dif-
ferent eharity orRanizations to effeet a more uniform
Mystem of aeeountin^. prevent duplieation of effort, make
eonsiderahle saving; in the purehase of supplii-s and in
fai't to hriuR the eharity organizations of the City
r with a vi»'W to closer eo-operation in their
Another activity of the Committee and a very im-
portant one is the stamping out of the many and various
fonns of fraudident Holieitations that are ram|)ant in
this City today. The Committee is taking; various steps
to this i-nd and looks to see this pernicious solicitation
riHiueed to small activity. The ("ommittee is watching
and sliidyini; \miIi (;reat in-
terest the various methotls
that are heinK adtiptcit andi<
tried out in the Hast, in our
larKcr cities, and will adopt
the hest. with sufficient motii
licatitin to meet local reipiire
mciit.H.
The Committee hope that liy
<*areful study and the receipt
of expert advice to he aide to
relieve the sitiuitioii hy a con
eentration of ctTort that will
«M>vcr all activiti«'s of charily
wtirk and relief.
Mak** use of the various
forms, suppli(*d on application,
they will pn»vc tif real service
to yoii.
"Notice to Solicitors."
"Application Blank for Con-
tributions."
"List of Charitable In-
stitutions Endorsed."
For any inforinalion
relative to the work of
the Committee, forma, re
<|iiirei|. or atlviee on solicitn
tion. eall up the Charities En-
dorsement Committee Bureau
of Information, Kearny 112.
The saving to our memherK annually l)y the elimina
tion of advertisint; solicitatitm alone, amounts to many
times the lilies |taid to the Chamber of Commerce, aiiii
is a valued service rendert*d by the Charities Kmlorsc
iiient Committee. The Committee is now considering
placing befttre tin* membership a statement as to tin
policy of the Chamber with rcgartl to .solicitations for
advertising in programs for special events. The ftirni
of contract generally used by the |)rofe.s.sional solicitors,
made with the organization getting u|i some entertain
ment, calls for the payment of a very large commission
and cxpens«'s. Seldom does more than twenty per cent
of the amount subscribed by the ailvertiscr reach tin-
orirjini/;itioii that is t!n' bdnticiarv of tlit- siijii-jtat ion.
V^
ation frt
Ahovr
"A Request"
DISPLAY A Nc.iicc to Solicitors in Your Office as A
\\ .iriiiiiK I o lilcKiliinatc Solicitors, The I.cKitiinatc Solic-
itor uill he hel|»c<| hy such di*|>lay.
USE The .\|iplication Blank for any solicitation in.-«<l(
nt yon. ilu' illrKiliinate solicitor will not care for it. ami
the liKitiinate solicitor will gladly till it out.
KEEP The List of the Charitable Institutions en-
<l<irsc<l by US on file in your office a* a ready reference
of such institutions that have coinidied with our requirr-
ments and standarcls and are worthy of your support
REMEMBER TIk- xervices of our Bureau of Informa-
tion ar< ..1 \oiir ilispos.!! hy calliuK them up, Kearny 112.
lor any inlurniation you may desire on solicitations.
By noting the above retiuests and complying with saiiu-.
you will l>r assisting the Charities Kndorscment Com
tniltee in this important part of their activities.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
Everything "Forrign" i* Card Indexed
What Do You Want to Know About Foreign Trade?
FOREIGN TRADE
The classes of members the Foreign Trade Department can
best serve are:
"A" IIk'sc iiicinhcrs who. while fully riprcsiiitcd in furiiKii
inarkrls, >rt desire assistance of some sort which they, as
intlividual". are iinahle to procure or are in doubt as to how
lo best proceed.
"M" Those who while already doing a foreign business yet
desire to extenci it and reach new markets, and,
"C" Those who are not engaged in foreign tra<l<- I>iii (h-vin-
to enter this field if conditions prove favorable.
Activities Beneficial To All Three Classes
Inducing new stvan)>liip lines to come to San Iranciscu and
existing lines to increase their service.
Kndeavoring to have steamship lines install larger "coM
storage" space for transportation of California products satis-
factorily.
Kndeavoring to have steamship lines maintain reasonable and
equitable rates and prevent discrimination by lines from other
Pacific Coast ports.
Keeping a list of all steamship lines to all ports of the
world with their connections and approximately accurate list
of «;••'•••■ ■ !. in normal limes, approximate rates t>f freight
K' le of the port charges of the principal ports of the
wor! . ; „ ; r with tables of distances between ports by the
various routes.
Keeping an up to date record of all Panama Canal rules ami
regulations together with cost of fuel and other supplies and
repairs.
Keeping a file of all embargoes and restrictions to commerce
by the various foreign governments.
Keeping a file of the import duties of all foreign countries
|and correcting same from time to time.
Keeping a file of United States import duties and, where
arbitrary and unreasonable rulings are made, to endeavor to
have same modified.
To endeavor to have San Francisco's terminal facilities kept
on an equality with those of competing ports
'i'o endeavor lu have foreign govcrninenls adopt uniform
papers and rulings covering imports from United States.
To endeavor to have unreasonable fines, imposed by foreign
go\erimients, remitted or reduced.
Keeping a file of all laws of the United Statvs alTecting
foreign commerce and .\merican shipping.
Keeping a file of regulations and re(|uircments of various
loreign countries with respect to Commercial Travelers.
I'.iideavoring to ha\e «lelays to cables and foreign mail
' ■ .!.
ivoring to have foreign countries establish import duties
oil i aiiiDrnia products which will enable them to find a
market therein.
To prt)cure riilinns on (iiiestions of Marine Insurance,
.'shipping Kegulalioiis, lood ^)uarantine, etc., and where un
liasonablc to procure mo<lificalions.
(letting in touch with visiting foreign merchants and buyers,
entertaining them and placing them in touch with San I'Van-
cisco merchants interested in their lines.
Keejiing track of all large foreign expositions and
advising inenibers in order that they may take advan-
tage ol the o|)pi>rtitnities offered thereby.
Keeping a "Iwireign Trade" Library consisting
of all publications of the Department of Com-
merce, Consular Reports, leading trade journals,
directories of foreign merchunts, statistics of
American and foreign exports and imports, inter-
national law, atlases with lists of every town and
city with their location and best method of
reaching them, reports of possible markets for
many American i)rodiicts and manufactures, offi-
cial rulings of the British Government on com-
mercial matters, annual and monthly reports of many leading
foreign Chambers of Commerce.
Activities Beneficial To Classes "B" and "C"
(five a general idea as to re<|iiiieiiieiits lor starting in loreign
trade.
Keeping lists of the various articles bought an<l sold by
ni.iny of the leading foreign countries.
Can ascertain whether specified articles could probably find
.1 market in various countries and what competition they would
have to meet in a general way.
Keeps a file of foreign buyers and sellers and, if not on file,
ran procure list of names.
Undertakes to secure agents or agencies for members in or
from foreign countries.
Publishes a weekly list of reijuests from foreign buyers and
sellers who wish to buy .\merican goods or sell their own.
Is about to send a monthly list of San P'rancisco exporters
to all Oriental countries with the articles they wish to buy or
sell to be distributed by .\merican Consuls and foreign Cham-
bers of Commerce. Later this will be enlarged to include all
countries.
Is preparing classified list of all members doing a foreign
business or wishing to engage therein with the articles they
wish to buy or sell and the countries they wish to reach. ,\s
soon as completed this will be published in pamphlet form
and sent to all foreign countries through .\merican Consuls and
foreign Chambers of Commerce.
The ilepartment believes that, representing as it does, the
commercial interests of this city it can command better atten-
tion and secure better results than could an individual or firm
working on their own account and, when it is taken into con-
sideration that in making efforts to secure concessi<»ns or
assistance of this government or of foreign governments
through this government that the Chamber works in close co-
operation with the various Chambers of Commerce throughout
the United States, the Chamber of Commerce of the l.'nite<l
States and the National l-oreign Trade Council, it can nailily
be appreciated that its inJluence is far reaching and the results
obtained must be greater than any individual effort could
accomplish.
Obviously many activities have been overlooked in the above
statement and the best suggestion the ilepartment can offer is.
if yon want any assistance or information regarding forrij-n
trade, call on the department and see what it can do.
San Francisco Chamber of Comn>erce Activities
C. W Dr Joumalt*.
in chart* ol Tarifft
• nd Rair Quolaliont,
Lmamining Tariff Filrt
in tk* Tranaportation
Dvpartmenl
Attorney-Manager, Seth Mann, and Astiatant Mana-
ger, John S. Willi*, in conference
TRANSPORTATION
Till' Tran-s|uirtnti<iii I)«-|>Hrtiiicnt in (>rKHni/<-<l ami
iiiaintaiiicd to prot(*i>t Sjin Francisco in tranHportatiun
matteni from undup diHcrimination which may arise by
n*a.Hon of rate adjii.HtmcntN favorini; other sections of
the roiintr>' to the detriment of .""Jan Francisco.
The l)f|iartmi*nt ;'<'«l to a'wv individual mcm-
Imth a KiTvici- in tr;i; .on afTnirs which thi'V cannot
obtain from any •»tht-r !»oiircc. Many meinlM-rs avail
themselves of this service. More than Hfte«>n thoii.sanil
ini|iiirieH arc answi-rcd each y«*ar. This is an avcraff** *>f
more than fifty per day. and coverii imiuiries by personal
call, by letter and by telephone.
A tile of railroad and steamship tariffs complete in
character and ••onsidcrcd «)ne of the most valuable on
the Pacific Coast and rate tpiotations and traffic and
tariff information of a reliable charact«-r nmy always be
had on re«|uest.
Advice is triven to members as to the best method oi
procedure in all cases where traffic problems are in-
volved and in whi<'h a knowledjfc of traffic matters is
re(|uired.
Interstate Commerce Commission and Calif(»rnia Hail-
roatl (Vtniiiiission decisions and rulin^rs are kept on tile.
up-to-date and complete.
The Department does not handle freight claims for
its members, but where a settlement of such (*laims has
not been reached an<I the clainuint is dissatisfied with
the action (»f the carrier ami is convinced that his claim
is a proper one to be paid, it will be examined into an<fl
full advice furnished in regani thereto, also correct rates
will be checked and tariff refiTcnees furnished when
freight charges as [in'scnted for payment are in doubt
or dispute.
San Francifco Chamber of Commerce Activitie*
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THE GRAIN PIT EXCHANGE HALL
Members of the Grain Trade A»»oci*tion in daily taMion
H. C. Bunkrr. Chief
Intpector and James
J. Sullivan, Inspector
in the Grain Inspec-
tion Dep a r t m e n t
Showing Grain Stand-
ards
GRA]
The In.sptM'tion Dt'partiiifiit of tin- Sail Fraiicisi'o
(liajiiln'r «>f ( 'omiiuTcr wliilo primarily fur tlic inspection
of jrrain, inspt-cts and issin-s rertitiratrs for (piality and
wi'ijriits «»f otlu-r i-oniiiioditi«'K, at the n'(pn'st of any
iiH-iiilirr, an<l for a non-iin'inlirr. not a resident of the
Stale of California and not having an ap>nt in the State.
The seope of this I)epartiiient has so eiilar^red that its
Herviees are in demand, not only for the inspeetion,
loeally. of (Train, lieaiis. hay, potatoes and onions, hut is
ealled on to inspeet numerous importations of Oriental
produet.s, consiKtinp of rieo, heans, walnuts aixl peanuts.
The Department makes up trrain and hean standards
for eaeh erop year; thj'se standard sami»les are sent all
over the world and on them the export husiness is
largely predicated.
Tlie ofTiec of the Thief Inspector is fully equiped with
the neces.sary test weipht scales, pravity si-ftarator.
.screens and other implements for testinjr trrain hoth for
cleanliness and f«)r impurities.
The Ins|)e«'tion force consists of a Chief Inspector,
togetlier with Deputy Inspectors stntioni>d at San Fran
cisc(». Tort Costa and Stockton.
Deputy Ins|)ectors are sent to various interi«tr points
.to inspect and load out prain to cars. This .service has
F|)roved very valuahle to (;rain shippers. Controversies
arising; l)ctween memhers as to <|inility of m*ain tendered
on sales, as well as i»ther commodities, are settled Ity the
Chief Inspector, while disputes as to ditTerelices in values
are adjudicated hy the Arl)itration Committee.
Tile drain 'i'rade Association of the San Francisco
Chamlier of Commerce occupies one-half of the main
floor of the Chamhi-r of Commerce in The .Merchants
K.xchantrc Ituildint;.
All varieties of fjraiii, licaiis, corn, etc., ari- traded in
on sample in the morning; from 10 a. m. to 12 m., every
iiicmlier liavin<r a taldc nr half of one for his samples.
The option market on praiii tliat is trading in future
delivery such as May or Decemher, or any month desir-
ahle, is open from 11 to 11 :'M^ a. m. and 2 to 2::{(l p. m.
on (»ne side of the tahles when trading is in s|)ot t7<><>ds.
This |dan is callc*! the pit atuj only memhers of tlu-
(Jrain Tra<lc Association arc allowed to trade in either
place.
Options traded in are 10(1 ton lots on which a deposit
is re<|uired of $400--half of it to he deposited hy Seller
and the other half hy Muyer. This deposit poes into the
hank and remains tlwre until tlie contract is liipiidated
as truarantec to lioth sides.
The option husiness is one under the supervision of
the Caller. Kvery trade must l>e mad(> in the open and
l»la<'«'d on reconl, a copy of which is posted on the
hiackhoard immediately a/ter each session.
i:{.'» memliers of the Cliamher of ('(unmerce arr- mem-
hers of the (irain Trade Association, who must !»• class
"A" memhers in order to trade in trrain on the Floor.
Hither a de|»osit «»f .+.'>(»(». 00 (»r a ccrtifi<'ate of stock in
the Mendiaiits Kxt'hantre Muihiintr must he deposited
with the treasurer of the Cliamlier for the f:iitliful per
formance of ilnii' eontracts with iiieirdicrs of the .\s-
soeiation.
58
San Francisco Chamber of Comnrterce Activities
INDUSTRIAL
ard Index of all Facloriet in the San
t'rancitco Bay Rrgion Croti Indrxrd
i.llrralurr ^^t^a rio.idi«-t»
From All Counliet in Californij
TIh' IndiiHtrinI I)r|»artm«nt t»f Hh- » hamlM-r locntrH
fjii'torif-s. It furniiilK'H thonr intin-Htrd with oopii's of
nil irmh- in<|uirirH. It haH Initrd SlatoH and California
"I natural n'HonnM-H. railroads
map of iIm' induHtrial S«t-
iiuH til S«o FrHif t^«o upon whifh in shown rvory p'ww
of property, •viry huildinu Uvith its sizf typo of ron
Mrurtion and piiriMisi' for whii'h »i.H«*d ) : loi'ati«»n of all
pioni. raitroad.H. and imhistrial tracks: availahh* factory
siti'H with trrnis of nalc or Icaju*: a card index of over
2,«MN) S •■ -o factories classified un«Ier every
artirli- <l ; trade directories of the I'nitcd
St ..I Hi. world. It has a lihrary of over 7<"»
■itriirtirit; NiMliotM-^ »f (Mipiilaliuii, iiiannfaelur-
nnil .. Hurean re-
V«>i
ini;
T»i>rts and
it ion. wi»
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Mapi and Charti relating to ihr liiduttrial Survey of the San
Francisco Bay Region including "San Franci»co on Paper," the
largest map of San Francisco in practical use
men's i-ompiiisalioii and insiiramc. lalmr <osts: report ol
all intlustriai an«l similar surveys; immij:ration statistics
all (tovernniental piililieations on Alaska; (Jovernmriit
and State reports on natural resources an<l ra\\
materials; reports and hulletins of all r»f the Cnlifornii
State Bureaus and ( '<in«missions; statistics on welHar-
work; reports of the vari«»us I'«»rl Ccimmissions: statisti<-
of tinenj|»loymi-nt. and imlustrinl education, reports on
housint; and city planninjr: heat, lijrlit an<l power costs
of San FVancisco and other cities and comparative la^
antl insurance rates. Its Hies contain certain comfihl
information as to San Francisco's distrihutive area and
markets; power and lalior costs; companil ivc tax ami
in.surancc rales; port eharjfes ami Iransporlatioii laciji
ticH. TIIK FACIMTIKS OV TIM-: DKI'Ain'MKNT AUK
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S«n Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitiet
ri^i
MARINE
Rrpiiris all vrs^rU as soon a<<
rcportctl approacln'u- .n.i
iiiK i" ilif p"rt i)t '-
Reports all %•
from (he port of San Krattcisco
with destination.
Posts on bulletin hoarils in
ExchanKc Hall oi the Chamber,
less reports <»l vr '
•I to ant] from !'.>
V t anil Hawaiian Isl
Ports
Keeps record of movenuiit-
of all vessels bound to >•>
from Pacit'ic Coast and Ha^^.oi-
an Island F*orts, same bciiiK
posted daily on bulletin boards
u- >oon as received. Also hav
rhrrmomrlrr. Barometer, Recording Barometer and Ther-
momrlrr and Humidity Gauge. Map of Weather Condition*
I'otled Daily for the United State*
ibcr»
Obtaining
Arrival*
and
Departure
at the
Marine
De.k
Branch of U.
partment. Depth
Coait
register that gives movement M
vessels in all parts of the worin
Receive by telegraph im
mediately reports of all mi*
^ and disasters to t(
• <l t«» i»r from Pacit'ic '
ft 'I Hawaiian Islands pori^ .>-
well as other mishaps of im-
p-^'Ttance.
Have on file recapitulation
of cargoes arriving on all ve>
»«ls in the port of San
Francisco
RccortI is kept of all outwanl
carg'xs to I-oreign. Eastern
Hawaiian Inland and British Cnnnnnia i>.«rt~
Manii( sts of inward cargoes are kept on hic and can be seen
at an> tunr; •uitward bound manife>ts are kept in book form
and art- npm t.> members asking to sec same.
ShipmciUx <«i barley, wheat, flour, oats, corn and rye arc
kept up to date.
Receipts of coal from all sources daily.
Receipts of wheat, flour, barley, oats, shorts, bran, middlings,
beans, corn. rye. wool, potatoes, onions, hay. straw, hops and
^thcr grains as well as butter. egK^. cheese, hides, pelts, quick-
silver and other articles are ma<le up every twenty-four hours.
' N'cwspapers nf foreign coiintric"». eastern cities and principal
citi« >. nt l*aii;u- (.'oast are kept on tile
Shipping Registers — Bureau Veritas. Bureau Veritas Reper-
toire General of Steamers and Sailing Vessels. I.loyds Regi<iter
of Steamers and Sailing Vessels and Owners, Lloyds Appcn«lix
a'' well as Rules and Regulations Record of American and
S. Hydrographic Office, adjoining Marinr De-
of Water on Principal bar Port* of the Pacific
Foreign Shipping, List of Vessels owned on Pacific Coast,
List of Merchant Vessels of the United States SliinninL' durs
and charges in ports of the world.
.\orth Pacific Coast Shipping Information
Telegraph Codes— .•\-<^)ne. .\. B. C 4th Kditiun. A. 1'.. C. 5ili
Edition, j. K. .Armsby Code. Bcdfor<l .McNeil Mining and
General Telegraph Co«le. Liebers Standard. Moreing and N'cal
Mining, Scotts, W'atkins Universal Shipping Code Revised
ICdition 1904 and International Cable Directory of Addresses.
Record of prices of New York and London Silver-^, ]•'.%•
changes, principal New York Stocks. Cuba sugar, coflfcc and
cotton.
Resides the above general information of all kinds relative
to information of port and -.hipping in general.
I'he Marine Department is never closed; information may be
secured at any time of the day or night. Call Kearny 112
fiO
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Enicfcd J* »c<.o; ; aii .ir-r- Ii' irv '915, at the Von
Office SI San Ft >. under
the set .
Sub»cripiinn Price I- illy Cenu per Year.
Fubli»hed weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER Ol* COMMERCE.
Merchsnit Exchange Building, 465 California St..
San Francbco.
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
207.
indusir
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COr
rcf.
pru|{rr»»ive concern.
. w III) N ) iar>
^ ncllinK and 3
K-nce desires to
Best of local
POSITIONS OPEN
A T"'* . t, a wide anakc younR man to
hs! Icncc — knowledKc of stenography
'" "in ii"( nrir»>ary. Must be willing to work hard
c a general knowledge of foreign commerce and
BUSINESS FOR YOU
The following departments of the government will open
bids for supplies on the dates mentioned:
March J6th. 1 1 UO a. m the Purchasing Agent Alaskan
EnKiiirrriiiv' T, .mm i s si, m 422 Hell St. Terminal. Seattle, for
fur lies, feed bags, saddlery and
leat . ; • -. etc.
April Jnd. i UO p ni. Coiiuiiissioner of Indian .Affairs, ta^
Howard St.. San Francisco for supplying groceries, gla.os-
ware. furniture, harness, leather, paints, oils, hardware, etc.
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
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*Ttls wflMl daparta fron Vaacouw. B. C.
**Thla vvaMl cairtaa only mails for Honckons. Manila and
Nciherlantfs BaM Indlaa.
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested wnie to Forenjn Trade Depart-
ment of the Chamber of Commerce giving number.
I42J. .SaiHo I)<iintiiK-i< i I •..iiniiii an KriniJilK . i>ait> t|c-
kircs to coinmunicaie with exporters of Japanese mcr
chandise. *
1424. Havana (Cuba) firm of attorneys deoirrs to coin-
nuinicair with parties wishing mercantile collections or
reports made, claims settled, etc.
1425. Santiago (Chile) commercial organiialion desires
to communicate with firms exporting oils, lumber, etc.;
also firms importing saltpetre. They also deaire to com-
miirii,.iic with |(eneral import and export firms with ■
-I'^v .>f increasing trade between this port and Chile.
Kill K nces.
1426. I.imoges (France) firm dealing in nuts— principally
\\.ilinits — desires to correspond with firms in this city with
a view of appoiniing a representative.
1427. .Sigatoka Kiver (Fiji Islands) party desires to com-
intinir.ite with exporters of general provision*. Wishes
i-.i(:il<iL;tir<(
PrrnianrnI coKimnt of thr Arlivilirt a* publithrd wrrkly
MEETING CALENDAR
SUN noil TUtS WED THM W SAT
Ring up Krarny 112 and find
out when your Committee Mrctt
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:vi:iiv Tin KSDAV — maw( ii 2i»th. nn7
^o. 13
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR MEMBERSHIP
The Charities Endorsement Committee of the Chamber of Commerce urges the members
of this organization to refuse to give any advertisement to any program for special events.
Kvi-ry liusint'ss inuii knows llmt liowi-vrr good the olijrrt that such advrrtisiMin'nts arr [iractically
never jfivrn for any adviTtisinj? value and may NKVKIi Id- jiistiH«'d as a Imsiness cxpenditun'. In most cases.
solieit«)rs for a<lv«'rtisin>r of this character are |iai<l hiuh i-ommissions and the Chamher of Commerce has
polleeted abundant evidence to show that in many cases the objects represente<l receive little if any, of the
money paid for sueli advertising.
If a contribution is desired for a le«fitimate cause, the contribution shuuid be made to a n-spon-
Hible official. NO ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE GIVEN AS A CONTRIBUTION.
The abu.scs of advertising solicitation for special proirrams arc so many an<l the amount of money
improperly secured in this way i.s so large that the Chamber believes that an al»solute policy, cutting out
the practice of making contributions in the form of advertising, sluuild l)e adopted.
If you agree with the policy of the Chamber, you arc urged to write a letter to the Chamber of Com-
merce agreeing not to give such advertising and to (juote definitely your agreement with the Chamber of
Commerce refusing to respond to such appeals.
The above does not refer in any way to legitimate advertising in regular publications <»r even in
special publications which are treated fui a strictly legitimate and business basis.
DID YOU READ LAST WEEK'S 12 PAGE ISSUE—DON'T MISS IT!
62
S*n FrancUco Chamber of CommtiLc Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Hnicrcd a* M«.onil«.lA»* matter January 7. 1915. at the Pott
Office ai San Francisco. California, under
th« act of March 3. 1879.
Subscription Pfi.-«' l-ihv Crni* |»rr Year
SAN FRANt
\frri>ianl% 1
OMXir.RCE.
■ .. 1 r >;. v.; ( .tlitornia St.
San I fjniiMO
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
AM! •■"-*
Ma:
• ^ '" "^"rANS!
>ne of the Nation
,'s prosperity
■■s are mutual
ary in all industry
'
rvcry man who has a dollar or more
the future of our Nation's wealth
h IS industrial strength
NuUon.i> kt
.dig
In.!
100.000.000 persons in the U. S.
niot'
Don t be
Unite to
r to industry should be tolerated
:> or by alarmists
UR cause
».- . . 1 . .
the rights of industry
with as a friend
Your allegi
I. To Ame
ance
rica:
c..; , .oyer A employe are the same
2. To Your Home: 3. To Your Business
Th»' NatiiiiiHl .V.'CMX'iatioii of Mnuufni-tur<rs. throu^rh
ita IndiiKtrial IMihlicity l>«'|mrtineiit, in tlistrilmtiiiK n
M-rifH of odiirntJonHl postiTs. of which tin* ahovi* is a
.Haiii(t|(>. The ('hainlu-r has Home of theKe po.sterK fur
distrihution upon applieation. They are l!)x2r) inches.
ALASKA PURCHASING OFFICE OPENS HERE
rarllv iiir«»ii;:li iIk- . iV.irls ol tli'- ( li.iinii. r <.| ( <.iii
iiicrce, the purcha.sinp af^eiit of the Ala.skan Knjrineer-
ing C'uiniiii.HMioii. located at Seattle. Wa.sh.. ha^ opened
an ofTice at 514 Kohl Huildini;. this city with a repre-
sentative of the cuiiiini.s.sioii directly in charge. Mr.
Dole, the l*urchasin;j ARint. is stire that the opening
of this office will result in greater husinesM to San
Kmni-isiM) nnrchant><.
Th*
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
followInK H..I1 t (T ill'. « .iii.l .-;..«,i,»: iim.s
of
Trann-faclflc
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i.ill for
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Hawmll
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LUNCHEON TODAY
.\ j«»int liinche<in by the San Francisco Cham
licr of Coniiiicrce and the Coiniiiercial Clnh will
he held in the rooms of the C'oniinervial Club at
rj :1.'» ttMlay. The speaker will be the Honorable
•liilean II. Arnold. American Coiniiiereial .\ttachc
to China and tiapan. Mr. Arnold will explain
the n •snity and advantaffs to San Krancis«'o
of III' ion of the ' i China Clnii.
•Ml 11/ intercste<l in • • <• with Cliiiia
s! > iKl altciitl lliis luncheon. Members of tin-
< liamber who arc not iiicnil)crs of the Commercial
Club can secure tickets at the office of the
Chamber of Commerce. Luncheon will l>c ".'»
cents per plate.
MAID N CALIFORNIA— KNOWN EVERYWHERE
The above slunaii, togctiicr with the pictuiu' of an
attractive youn^ maid, with head in air, forms the
tratlc mark of San Francisco's newest industry. IVr-
liaps the reason of the yoinig lady's proudly upturned
lu-ad is the consciousness that her stockings are se-
«'urc. for the trade mark advertises a new make of
chihlrcn's garters. They arc the only garters made
west of Chicago and The Levey Manufncluring Com-
pany, wliich has just commenced tli«-ir manufac-ture in
San Francisco, has every confidence in building up
an extensive trade on the I'acific Coast. Tlicy claim
there is a demand for a better grade garter than is
now on the market and thcj' propose to supply the
demand.
Kvery successful business had a beginning. The
business of manufacturing garters in San Francisco
is starting in a modest way with eleven employees.
It will grow, however, for the manufacturers have a
wi.lf experience in their line and know Pacific Coast
-•••n<iitions. They have chosen this time to enter the
field because they forsee the rapid growth of the
Pacific Coast. They have chosen San Franei.sco as
their location because of its natural distributive ad-
vantage. This new industry is allied with the garment
making industry which is at present showing a healthy
growth in San Francisco and is another indication of
the centering of the industry in this city.
A WORD TO LOCAL MANUFACTURERS
The Industrial Department ol tlic Chamber ut Com-
merce is being extensively used by the Purchasing
Agents of the large local companies with head-
fpiartcrs in San Francisco. You can help us and
help yourself if you will supply us with complete
information of the articles you manufacture.
Our classifie<l list is as complete as it is possible for
us to make it but changes occur from time to time
and very often manufacturers enter new fields or turn
•lit by-products of which we know nothing.
If manufacturers will bear this department in mind.
1' \\\\\ r.siilt in iii'T<-;is'-<l tmsiiii'ss tollieiii.
*Thls vcaael departs from VancoaTW. B. C.
- FLY THE FLAG
NEARLY EVERY OFFICE BUILDING IN
SAN FRANCISCO HAS A FLAG POLE ON IT.
FLY THE FLAG!
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
63
PRELIMINARY INDUSTRIAL SURVEY
The Chamber of Commerce has had so many mqinnes for a report on the Industrial Survey
that it has been decided to print Dr. Rastall's lectnre on the subject. Dr. Rastall made only a pre-
liminary industrial survey of San Francisco. It is planned to publish at a later date results of the
Industrial Sun-ey, which is now being made by the Chamber.
"An industrial survey is an effort to secure the informa-
tion which will make the most effective campaign for in-
dustrial development of a community. Our civic and indus-
trial bodies have been trying to work in America with a
very small amount of definite information. It is our
endeavor 'o gather effective knowledge for this survey in
an effort to put the community on a par with well managed
private industries, giving it sp>ecific and general information
for its guidance. On one hand it is an inventory of natural
resources, and on the other a physicians diagnosis.
As an inventory it collects for the community definite
infornution with regard to all industrial, mercantile and
civic questions, serving the same purpose for the city as
does an inventory for a store or factory, giving exact
information upon which an intelligent judgment of condi-
tions can be secured, and plans for the future can be
based.
As a diagnosis the information is analyzed in order to
determine the strong and weak spots, and to prepare briefs
for systematic presentation, that the strong points may be
capitalized and the weaknesses eradicated.
Mechanically every survey has three sections. First, the
collection of a great file of facts, tables and maps. This
information must cover every phase of the community's
activities, and from these files we should be able to answer
any reasonable question relative to the community.
Secondly, all the material gathered must be condensed into
a series of volumes, constituting an encyclopedia of the
city. Thirdly, the preparation of the material in the best
form for publicity and advertising. That is working out
the selling points of the community as a salesman would
work up his goods or a real estate dealer would work up
his land.
There are three stages in the matter of proceedure. The
carrying out of field studies; the analysis of materials and
formulation of conclusions; and the campaign of practical
work, that is. taking advantage of the opportunities pre-
sented and the elimination of the weaknesses which have
been exposed.
There has been but three months allowed to cover this
entire field, and at this rapid rate of proceedure there has
been just time enough to spread a general light on the
situation, and at the present time the San Francisco work
does not represent a complete survey, as this involves an
extraordinary amount of work. But should it be carried
on to completion the city will have a work of great value
which will enable the entire community in every phase of
industry to run as smoothly as a private corporation.
The present survey is but a preliminary study of the
readily available materials which could be secured in such
brief time, and the most rapid diagnosis has been made, the
idea being to merely get an outline in the quickest possible
way. spreading a light on the entire situation, leaving the
difficult details and sections where many obstacles were
encountered for later consideration. The material so far
compiled is included in the three volumes I have here which
consist approximately of 1000 pages, 60 or 70 maps, and 400
tables and charts.
This evening I will but draw out the principal ideas of
the survey, with the help of a few slides illustrating its
general nature. First we will show the principal business
and industrial facts regard San Francisco as brought out in
the survey, and second a rough synopsis analyzing the
advantages along the business and industrial lines, and third
we will take into consideration this city in the larger phases
as a place in which to live and work and the opportunity
which it affords for success and happiness to the average
individual.
Before passing on into the material, those interested in
any particular section may ask what questions they will
when I have finished and I will answer them if the detailed
material is available for making the proper answer.
First then coming to our section of the principal indus-
trial and business facts with regard to San Francisco our
subheading will be Population. Wealth. Financial Institu-
tions. Real Estate and Building. Mercantile Enterprise,
Manufactures, and Tributary Territory.
POPULATION
Population is the basic measure of development of a
community. Population tells the story of what a section is
and what it can develop into. The character of the popula-
tion determines the size of markets and the business
activity as well as the purchasing power of the people.
Not only the amount of population must be taken into con-
sideration but also the quality.
This slide was made from the reports of the United
States census and shows the distribution of population
throughout the country. You will notice the greatest
density of population in the United States is in the East.
One of the greatest needs of the West is more population.
In 1910 the census reports show that half of the population
of the United States is in the first tier of states surround-
ing New York. In the West you will notice how the
densest population centers around San Francisco as it does
around New York in the East. The mountain and Pacific
states occupy 40'- of the territory of the United States, and
have only !'"> of the national population. This shows at a
glance one of the principal causes of the business and in-
dustrial importance of New York City.
California has the densest population of any western state
with 15 per square mile, but the relative situation is seen
when we compare it with that of from 200 to 400 and more
per square mile in the eastern states such as Connecticut
and Massachusetts. If we assume that California has one-
half of its area with no people at all and it could be
occupied in the same degree as the entire state of Rhode
Island and or Connecticut, making an exceedingly conserva-
tive estimate, with the productive and industrial possibilities
of this state. California can sustain 40,000.000 people.
With this slide we will compare the rate of the increase
and growth, the western half of the country is the black
area and the eastern half is light. All but two of the states
west of this line have increased 50' '< in the last decade,
while only two states east of this line have increased at as
rapid a pace as that, and if that keeps on there is great
hope for the future. Four of five generations of that sort
of thing and the handicap of the West will be overcome
and California will be the empire of the country; for Cali-
fornia shows an increase of 60'' during the last decade,
which record was only exceeded by New York and Penn-
sylvania. Its growth was three times that of any other
western state except Washington.
California's cities are growing three times as fast as the
rural sections, and there is a large excess of men in the
state, 125 men to every 100 women. This state bears about
the same ratio as the United States in the numbers of
foreign and native born and of white. Oriental and colored
population. The foreign born population is largely from
the more intelligent and thrifty nationalities, the percentages
of the total population being German \S''r, Italian \Z%.
English 10''. and Irish lO*^'*. The percentage of Orientals
is surprisingly small.
The fact that over 50' '< of the native born American popu-
lation of the Pacific Coast comes from other states will give
an idea of the great attractiveness of this section over other
states, the corresponding figure from New England being 6.6.
While the Pacific Coast is growing it exercises an amaz-
ing hold upon its own people. Less than 10'^ of the people
born here have left to make their homes elsewhere. This
64
S*n Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitte*
is much the smallest percentage shown by any American
Commonwealth.
The present slide thowm • density map by county of
California s^uMir^^- how the grrjtrr ttjrt ,,( rhr populitton
centers es of S« ■ Ant;clet
and the areas. area of a
city is • len imies ui the tay's boundry.
Approx: entire population of the state is
wit" an area of San Francisco, this area
ha% during the decade of 1900 to 1910.
Thr aiiu.li mcrrase in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
during the laM dacadc was 315.000 and for San Francisco
2I4X>00. but in the year 1910 Los Angeles had a population
of 319.000 while San Franci«co and Oakland combined in a
smaller area ha,! S'vg OOO The suburban cities of Berkeley
and Long h^ v a rapid increase, the figures being
TWr and 6- -.^ lively. The cities of San Francisco.
Los Angeles a:tj Ctkland have secured one-half of the total
increase of population in the entire state during the last
decade.
The marvelous recuperation powers of San Francisco
were brought to the notice of the whole world following the
devastton wrought by the catastrophe of the great fire and
eanh. Ml. irr Since that time the reports have been irregular
but nated that there has been an increase of 21 'V
in t f of 1900 to 1910. The school census of 1906
accredited the city with a population of 4S0.000. and it is
estimated the exodus of population as a result of the fire
was some 275.000 persons, assuming that there has been an
increase of 25.000 per year from 1907 to 1910 and half of
that amount up to the present year the present population
of the city is well above a half million today. By compar-
ing the national bureau of census reports, the census of
school attendance and the population estimates of the
Telephone Company, the average of the three estimates
gives us a population of 549.000 for this city, which is as
nearly accurate an estimate as we could expect to obtain.
The next map separates San Francisco into assembly dis-
tricts in order that we may see what has occurred to the
population in snccial areas. In the center of the city there
is very little difference, in the districts burned by the fire
there is some decrease, however. The suburban areas show
a lar^e increase, in other words the very rapid increase of
population of the transbav cities have been matched by the
city of San Francisco suburbs prooer. That movement is
typical of present development of the present American
communities, the increase in some cases amounting to a«
hieh as 200*% Should this movement continue in accord
with the new building operations in both the suburbs and the
aoartment houfe sections nearer the center of the city, there
will be an amazing increase here bv 1920.
Another existing condition typical of the American indus-
trial center is shown on this chart of the distribution of
race and nationality. 'A of the population being natives with
native bom parents. S native with foreign parents, and
'A foreign bom.
TTiere is an unusually laree nercentaee of native Donulation
and a small percentage of children, the size of the families
are normal, however. This is nrobablv due to the fact that
most of the population are immigrants. There is a very
large percentage of <iing1e persons, and an excess of men.
the figures being 50'~'r male and .'^0'% female ponulation.
As a whole the i>onu1ation of San Francisco is of a very
high class. Before leaving this Question of ponulation may
I remark aratn that the west is in need of new r>ooulaiion.
Now. very cl'^sely related to that is the problem of immigra-
tion. Nrw York in the year nreceeding the war had about
one mil'!'^'^ ' — ■crapfj ju co'^nared to every few thousand
in San 1 You people of San Francisco are over-
looking > .: if you do not p«-rpare for the influx of
people to this countrv, and thev will most assuredly come
when {migration is stimulated at the close of the war and
the direct steamship lines are running regularlv between this
port and Furooe. At the ot>en»n«y of the Panama Canal
several steamship companies established offices in this citv
in ant'cipation of a rush of imicration to this coast and
with the rominr of the war this business was postponed
but immediately following the close of this great struggle a
stream of home seekers will come to you and you must be
prepared to receive them.
WEALTH
Wealth measures the height of development and. of
course, is the direct measure of prosperity. It indicates the
1' ' '•cr of the people, the value of the markets to
•' 'nd the ability of the people to finance their /^
'-•■■■ i -.,•••<:!» and the general average reign of success. V
1 he next table gives us some of the principal cities and
general estimates of their wealth. And here we see the
large amount of wealth in the East and the small amount
in the West. California centers the wealth of the West the
same as New York centers the wealth of the Kast. The
wealth of California is larger than the entire wealth of the
west Mountain and Pacific States combined except the
State of Washington. The mountain states are accredited
with 6 4 billions, the Pacific states 13 . billions, while Cali-
fornia has 8' I billions. In the first tier of states around
New York we find about ; of the national wealth of the
United States, but in the matter of per capita wealth Cali-
fornia leads the country with more than (3500 per person.
This is a better record than for any other state in the Union,
and California has made the greatest strides in achieving
wealth recently than any other state.
The centering of the wealth of the West is particularly
noticeable around San Francisco and Alameda counties,
where approximately ' i of the total taxable wealth of the
state is found, with San Francisco leading in taxable wealth
per capita of any city in the country with $2,368 per person
as compared with $1,765 for New York. The rate of in-
crease has also been noticeably rapid, the city's wealth hay-
ing doubled in the last decade.
The two next tables show the distribution of the wealth
of the city and state. San Francisco has the smallest ratio
of mortgage indebtedness of any city in the United States.
California not only has wealth but it is widely distributed
which is shown by this absence of property mortgages, and
there is not found the usual binding up of vast amounts, a
condition typical of most financial centers. The property is
individually owned and the people are not in debt for it.
There are an amazingly large number of incomes from
$3000 to $5000. which gives proof of the evenly divided
wealth over the entire population.
The city has an exceptionally high average of general r
prosperity and the average citizen is as prosperous as the ^
average successful citizen in America.
BANKS
In the matter of financial institutions we find the generally
existing prosperity mirrored in the reports of the monetary
returns of the city. California has four times the banking
resources of Washington and Oregon combined, and the
city of San Francisco has nearly 'j of the total banking
resources of the state, and, therefore, more than the total
for the states of Washington and Oregon combined, whereas
Seattle and Los Angeles combined have just about one-half
of the banking resources of San Francisco. We find the
same conditions existing in the matter of deposits and
capital.
Next we have a chart of the bank clearings and we see
the steady increase, the amount doubling about every ten
years and an increase of more than 50*^^ in this single last
year. We find on the present table San Francisco to be the
seventh city in the United States in the amount of its bank
clearings. From 1910 to 1916 the clearings show that the
city's increase was more than that of the three largest coast
cities combined. From June, 1915 to the same month 1916
shows an increase in assets of National Banks to be
19.000,000. State Banks 26.000.000. and Savings Banks
24,000.000.
The general prosperity of the people is also brought to our
attention by the fact that to every five persons living in the
city there are three savings bank accounts. The savings
bank resources of this city are three times those of the city
of Los Angeles and 40'' of the total resources of the state.
Again with the financial resources we have a striking ex-
ample of the prosperity and ability of the city to develop its
own industrial opportunities immediately upon their presen-
tation if the proper interest can be stimulated.
REAL ESTATE
Real estate is the basic form of property. A large part of ^
the capital of a community is tied up in real estate, and real
estate effects business and commercial interests of the entire
community. We have made a study of the real estate values,
sales and mortgage problems and other general conditions
with regard to San Francisco and the state and have
gathered all available maps and statistical data
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In a comparative study of real estate values here and in
other cities, we hnd that San Francisco values are high, but
this high range of values is, of course, primarily due to the
location of the city on a peninsula, surrounded on three
sides by water and intersected by hills cutting off all natural
lines of expansion. Takmg other cities of about the same
size and working out ratios of unit property values, we find
that the San Francisco property values are very high, how-
ever they are not inflated or extreme. In the busmess and
commercial sections they are high but in the residence sec-
tions normal for a city of its size. The accompanying table
gives the values following the fire and running through the
Exposition period and shows a more marvelous development
than any city in the United States in amount of construc-
tion and real estate sales.
AGRICULTURE
Let us now take general business conditions in the
principal industrial fields. First, agriculture for instance.
Perhaps it seems queer to consider agriculture in the survey
of a city. It is not queer, however. Agriculture is the
primary rudiment in the development of every industrial
center. The basis population is agricultural, most business
comes from agricultural centers and it is especially true of
San Francisco. No matter how great you may come to be
in later time you are now and will be always the business
center of the great western agricultural territory, and the
development of the agricultural resources of the west are of
vital importance to this city.
The first map shows the first range of agricultural re-
sources in the west and the very small percentage of farm
lands, the figure for California being only 26' > as compared
with 72' ■< for New York, 91' < for Illinois, and for the state
of Colorado which we have always looked upon as being so
far behind California in development has a percentage but
a little short of the figure for thi? state. The improved land
area in California is only 11'', but here we must take into
consideration the fact that 44' < of the territory is still pub-
licly owned in national parks, forests, school and entry lands,
as shown on this map. Notice also the amount of privately
owned forest land. It is estimated by the State Conserva-
tion Commission working in conjunction with the United
States Geological Survey that there are 10,000,000 acres in
the state that in the future can be subjected to irrigation, or
nearly as much as the entire present area in improved
farms.
With that possible future we note in the next table the
time of actual present accomplishment. The total amount
of improved land has remained practically stationary for
the last three decades. Although the actual number of
farms has increased during that time, due to the breaking
up of the some of the larger holdings into small farms,
there has been no increase in the acreage of tilled districts.
The size of the farm is still very large, 316 acres being the
average. There arc still a very large number of small farms
but over 17' 4 out of the 28.000,000 are still in farms of over
1,000 acres.
In accordance with lack of increased tilled acreage there
has been a lack of increase in the rural population of the
state. According to the U. S. census reports there was a
total rural increase in California of 233,000 for the period
1900-1910, but as rural population includes villages of 2,500
people and as these small villages have shown a marked
increase during that time, only a small number have really
gone out on the land to indulge in agricultural pursuits.
In permitting her city and agricultural property to remain
tied up in this manner California has made a serious mistake
and some step should be taken to remove this obstacle to
the advancement of the state and consequently of San
Francisco. This stationary territory and the need of
agricultural population is one of the most vital problems
which We must solve if we are to get ahead. Upon it de-
pends the future prosperity of the community.
In this we have a chart which shows the very intensive
occupation of the valley lands and the non-occupation of
the mountain areas.
MERCANTILE DEVELOPMENT
In regard to mercantile development study shows that San
Francisco's wholesale territory has been decreased and her
wholesale trade increased. The wholesale district is not
well located, at least not as a modern industrial city planner
would plan it. In the future the movement of the whole-
sale district will be toward a better section of the city
where more adequate transportation facilities can be had.
The ideal situation for a wholesale section must h^ve both
kinds of transportation, rail and water, entering into it and
direct avenues of delivery. And, I want to say, tliat with
the proper type of development in the wholesale district of
this city its business can be greatly stimulated.
The sales of the wholesale concerns of San Francisco are
largely local, very few of them have a large trade outside
of the city. The wholesale territory tributary to San Fran-
cisco is gradually diminishing, and the importance of the
wholesale district of San Francisco has been losing out for
some time past.
RETAIL
This city has, however, one of the best developed and
finest retail sections of any city of its size in the country.
It has a number of very high grade stores in the retail dis-
trict but there is a noticeable lack of training in modern
business systems and the insufTicient knowledge of the best
methods of advertising, merchandising, salesmanship and
arrangement of displays. There is a decided need for in-
creasing efTectiveness.
This chart is a comparison of the number of stores in this
city as compared with cities of fairly equal size. You will
note that there is no very great overplus of any particular
line of store.
MANUFACTURING
Turning to the field of manufacturing, you will notice
from this map the same situation as we found with regard
to the density of population. Practically all of the manu-
facturing of the United States is in the east, and half of it
is in New York and the states surrounding it, while 1, 10 is
done by the metropolitan area of New York City alone.
Turning now to San Francisco you see the same centering
as we see around New York in the East. San Francisco
and its metropolitan area stands out strongly as the center
of the present manufacturing of the West. The growth of
manufacturing in California has been very rapid in recent
years, and this state has a larger output than all of the
Pacific Coast and mountain states combined. From the
year 1909 to 1914 the value of the output in California
increased 35',^, and San Francisco is accredited with 40'/rr of
the California output.
The size of the factory is small averaging 17 employees
with a $72,000 output per year. There are a very few large
manufacturing enterprises producing large supplies of cheap
raw material, and a very large number of small industries
producing finer material purely for local consumption.
San Francisco proper is the 11th city in the United States
in population but 16th in manufactures, illustrating that it
has not developed along this line as rapidly as it should
have although in recent years there are evidences of pro-
gress. In the city of Newark, N. J., 30' > of the population
is engaged in manufacturing while in San Francisco only
12'V are occupied in this way. In the past decade there has
been an increase of 58'* in the number of plants and 48''( in
the value of the products. In comparing San Francisco
with other coast cities we find Oakland with but 132 plants
and $6,000 output and San Francisco with 538 plants and
$29,000 output. The San Francisco metropolitan output is
over twice that of the Los Angeles metropolitan area out-
put. But the per capita output of this city is very small as
compared with every city of its size in the country.
We have however, two things. A great centering of
manufacturing in San Francisco and considerable opportunty
of reasonable increase coming to San Francisco, but the
city has not advanced in proportion to other cities of the
country in manufacturing. The city and its metropolitan
area are not increasing in percentage as rapidly as the en-
tire state or as some other sections of the state. We must
speed up in our development of manufactures in this dis-
trict or we will be dropped into an unimportant place
instead of being the leader in all industries.
There is a remarkably wide spread of industry in this
city. The table of manufacturing industries in San Fran-
cisco and in New York show that what manufacturing the
city has is widespread and is on the proper basis for future
expansion in the manner in which New York has expanded.
The most significant thing is the general absence of those
great groups of industries such as the machinery lines, the
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implemeni. clothing, textile and other line*, which groups
luiuilly mark a great industrial center.
The general conclusion in regard to the nnanufacturing of
San Francisco is that this city cannot expect to retain
permanently its present place as leader if it does not ad-
vance at a more rapid pace than it has been.
We see by ' V that although the percentage of manu-
factures pet small, the output per worker is very
high. !•• ■ . , >.i industry along the Pacific Coast we
find the V of the workingman or woman to be of
the very „ — . character, the amount of work turned out
by each person to be greater than in any part of the
country. The officials of Mare Island Navy Yard, men who
have gained their experience in all parts of the United
States, assert that this is due to the California climate.
This map shows the location of factories, you will see
how they cluster. The next slide is a page from the detailed
industrial map. of which we have prepared 20 sections show-
ing all lines of manufacturing in detail.
SECTION II.
**As we said at the beginning these facts in regard to San
Francisco are of no particular use by themselves, in order
that they may be used successfully for the advancement of
the community they must be worked into a suitable form for
presentation as a promoter gathers together his materials and
then writes a prospectus, so must we write a sales talk for
the community for every phase of activity. I have selected
the manufacturing brief to use by way of illustration. It
was only a few years back that a manufacturer starting up
in business did not look for the place best adapted to his
needs but started wherever he happend to live. In com-
panson in recent times there has been a rapid development
along the lines of location. Instead of locating on the land
which is easiest to obtain, we take time to deliberate and do
not locate until we have found the ideal spot upon which
to do business. In this connection, the elements which enter
into an available location for a factory are fairly simple and
well known. Available supplies of cheap raw material,
labor efficiency, power supply and cost; good markets, both
local and tributary: transportation by rail and water, sites
available, either rent or land value.
At one time I was employed by the owner of a large
organization who was thinking of locating a department
store in a suburban town, and wished to know exactly what
the chances in that community were, and where the best
spot was for the location of that particular enterprise. There
is a great opportunity in this city from the point of view
of scientific location, if the city itself would gather together
facts and have them ready to present to a merchant or
investor contemplating locating a business in order to assist
him in finding the proper site, so that when his business is
established he will have every chance to prosper and thereby
be a valuable addition to the community.
RAW MATERIALS
In regard to raw materials, which are a dominant factor
in the location of manufacturing industries. California is
rich in all of the most important lines, and is continually
entering into new fields, this being made possible by the
fertility of the soil and the variety of climate. Take for
instance the tremendous expansion of the sugar beet culture,
and the possibilities in cotton and rice and you will get an
idea of the future manufacturing possibilities of this city and
state based on the right side of intensive agricultural de-
velopment.
Or take the matter of lumber. Lumber enters into all
types of manufacture and is the sole material used in a
great many of them. The Pacific Coast has 40' V of all the
standing timber in the United States and 20' > of California's
area is in forests. This fact is of great significance. There
are in round numbers in California something like 305
billion feet of standing lumber, this from the latest estimates
of the U. S. Forest Service. Assuming it is cut at the
present rate, there is in sight a supply of redwoods which
will last 140 years and a supply of mixed hardwoods for
350 years to come. The national forests of the state are
very large as the present map shows, and there is also a
large area of privately owned timber lands scattered about
the state.
We have two general types of lumbering. The type
familiar to Northern America where the trees are cut down
indiscriminately, and the German or European type where
the trees are cut at a certain size and for each tree cut a
new one set out. This latter type is. of course, the most
approved as it increased the value of the forest from year
to year, and which if practiced in California and the western ^
states will so develop the numerous timber resources that (
they will become an increasing source of manufacturing
resources and in time the basis of a raw material supply
which will be unique in the western continent and in the
world.
MINERALS
California at the present time is the fifth state in the value
of its output of minerals, but is first in variety and value of
its mineral deposits, is the belief of the leading mineralogists
of the country. They reason from two sources. First. Cali-
fornia contains a supply of every mineral produced in
America. Secondly, of the sixty varieties commercially pro-
duced in California a great many arc among the most im-
portant produced anywhere under the classifications of
precious metals, building materials and commercial de-
posits. The commercial {>ossibilities of the great iron ore
deposits in conjunction with the greatest forests in America
are without measure.
LABOR
Next in importance to raw materials is the question of
labor. Personal efficiency is the prime factor of any type of
industry. Of tremendous importance is the degree of
efficiency and cost of the labor available for the work of
the community. In the matter of labor supply it is im-
possible to get accurate data in regard to San Francisco.
The manufacturing employees in the city are distributed
between union and non-union labor. Upon investigation of
two-thirds of the plants of the city we find an actual ma-
jority of non-union labor, a figure which surprised me and
will, I think, surprise most of you.
Now, in regard to labor costs, San Francisco shows all
along the line of higher average wage than any other Anier-
ican city. What holds true with the city is also true of the
manufacturing industries. We would naturally expect the
product to be higher with high wages but the degree of /
efficiency is also higher and therefore the price of the pro- ^
duct is no higher. In a city like this having the highest
wage, highest property and highest income scale there is the
largest degree of success. 1 he wages vary a great deal.
While as I said the product in San Francisco per capita is
small, the product of the factories in San Francisco per
worker is more than the average. Therefore, the factory
hand is paid more and produces more. By greater efficiency
and greater employment of efficient processes the high wage
does not apparently represent an undue tax upon San Fran-
cisco industry. Labor efficiency has a great deal to do
with the general welfare of a community, and there are
some splendid indications of very effective work along
industrial educational lines in this community. It is not the
question of wage level but that of efficiency that needs re-
adjustment, and by the application of modern methods we
could gain a higher general average than we appear to be
getting now.
As shown by this slide, the returns from the United
States manufacturering analysis are sure that you can
separate the wide percentage that labor makes of total manu-
facturing cost. The comparison shows that the percentage
of labor cost to the total cost is not high in the state or
city. It is higher than New York but less than Bridgeport,
higher than Pittsburg and less than Boston. At any rate
with greater efficiency and greater wages we get an average
distribution over the industry as a whole.
A great many of the manufacturers on this coast have been
complaining about labor legislation. We have here a map
showing the comparative amounts of labor legislation in the
various states, not all labor laws arc equal in effect but we
have taken a general average. New York. Pennsylvania.
Massachusetts and Connecticut, states of much more indus-
trial importance than California, have a great deal more
labor legislation and we do not hear much complaint of
ill effect. California is high in amount of labor legislation
but is not in an extreme position. It is in just about the \
same condition as the United States in general is facing and
not much of anything else.
POWER
In regard to power as a great element in manufacturing
costs, you will note that San Francisco has a very remark-
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able development in the great new types of power. Cali-
fornia is in a most important position of wholesale types of
power, both electric and oil. San Francisco is in a most
unique position having access to such an immense amount
of electric power and with the oil lines coming right into
the city she is practically at the wells.
The United States Geolot;ical Survey estimates that 40' 1
of the developable water power of America is in the Pacific
states while only 8' < of California's water power is at
present being utilized. California, however, has the largest
development per 1.000 people than any other state in the
Union. This chart shows actual growth in plants, while
this map shows the high pressure transmission lijies around
San Francisco running in from the mountains. The density
of these lines running into the city remind one of the map
of rail lines running into Chicago, that great railroad center.
In fact, the city has unlimited power resources.
The situation in regard to oil is even more extreme. The
United States produces something like 2 3 of the total supply
of the world, while California produces 2 5 of the total
American supply, and California produces 1 4 of the total
petroleum supply of the world. The low rate of oil and the
low cost of oil produced power as compared with coal is
worthy of note. Taking Pocahontas coal, which is a
standard coal in the East, at $3 per ton, in San P'rancisco
oil equal to a ton of coal sells for $1. When coal is $2.25
the oil can be purchased at 75 cents.
San Francisco is in a wonderful position when we con-
sider the supply, variety and cost of power obtainable.
OVERHEADS
By overheads I mean the lines which act in a general way
upon industry and manufacture along with that industry,
such things as rental rates, terminal charges, labor and de-
livery costs, and interest rates, etc. The study of rates and
overheads has been left largely to a later period, however,
the general indication is that San Francisco is in a unique
position in regard to overheads and by activity and effort in
the right direction conditions can be righted and this city
put on a par with other cities of its size. It is a fact that
at present overheads in San Francisco are incalculably high.
SITES AND FACILITIES
A manufacturing industry requires a site where good trans-
portation both by rail and water can be had at a reasonable
cost. The San Francisco Bay district has a remarkable
range of high class sites having the best general rail and
water facilities but is seriously handicapped by the high
cost of land in the manufacturing districts, and the markets
have not been developed to such a degree that they will
handle much more than is being produced at the present
time. Therefore, although this section offers ideal condi-
tions for any type of manufacturing it is not making the
progress that it might were land and market conditions
better.
Take the Hunters Point region for instance, that seems
to be the most likely section, for deep water and transcon-
tinental railroad service, having three direct rail lines enter-
ing into it. It also has an ideal site for workingmen's
homes but a short way from it and exactly everything that
any eastern city would give a fabulous sum to procure.
But, it is absolutely cut off from the city and practically
impossible to develop it. One of the greatest problems con-
fronting the city at the present time is the development of
that district. New York city is spending millions to de-
velop seven great terminals of that type and Seattle is
also developing one of the same type. San Francisco will
hold back from great manufacturing possibilities because
of the lack of adequate study of that territory and not de-
veloping that area. One of the first big jobs at the com-
pletition of this survey that I would recommend would be
to take hold and properly develop this section.
MARKETS AND TRANSPORTATION
The first and most important matter to be considered in
selecting a manufacturing site is the question of market, and
there are three types of markets which interest the average
manufacturer. These are local, regional, and national or
world markets, and in considering them we must weigh their
size, cost of reaching them, and the purchasing power of the
people.
First, in regard to the district delivery market. San
Francisco merchants are delivering within a radius of forty
miles. Taking the territory within twenty miles of San
Francisco and we find that in 1910 the merchants of this
city had a direct delivery market of a million people. As-
suming that this market increases at the same rate as it has
in the past, each year will add a district as large as a good
sized city to it. San Francisco's direct delivery section is
the most concentrated section in the West. The number of
people in that area is about twice as much as in the direot
delivery area of Los Angeles. More than this, the people
are ready and willing spenders, in fact they are proverbially
known as liberal buyers. I have already observed that the
incomes are more and therefore the people generally have
more money to spend in comfortable living.
A local view of transportation shows a very bad situa-
tion. The absence of direct avenues of delivery mean a
loss of thousands of dollars daily to dealers and I am not
exaggerating when I say this. In this roundabout delivery
twice the ground is covered. The street car service is also
very poor, in fact this city is way behind every American
city of its size in mileage of car lines. For the last six or
more years we should have seen 15 miles of track laid each
year whereas there has not been as much as a city block
added to the lines each year. Another setback is the fact
that two separate companies are operating and their lines
are paralleling each other all over the city. There is a
very inefficiency system within the city boundaries but the
transbay service is the best that can be found anywhere in
the country. Upon studying these two systems we find
that one can cross the bay and be miles out into the country
while traveling but a few miles to the San Francisco
suburbs. There is great need for development in the internal
transportation system of this city.
This is a slide of a proposed terminal line for San Fran-
cisco with an overhead line coming right into the heart of
the city and connecting with the proposed Oakland Bridge.
The regional markets depend entirely upon the railroad
rates and railroad service. On studying the present map of
the Coast we see in blue the area within which San Fran-
cisco has a cheaper freight rate than Los Angeles or Seattle,
the green shows territory in which Los Angeles has a lower
rate, and the red Seattle is lower. Practically twice as
many people can be reached by the San Francisco low rates
as by the Los Angeles or Seattle. The shipping facilities
are also the best from San Francisco.
As for world markets, San Francisco is in an equally
strong position. The ocean liners come right to the very
doors and several through railroad lines enter the city and
as soon as the manufactures warrant it these lines can be
enlarged and extended. In foreign trade, however, San
Francisco has for some time been steadily declining. In a
study of the exports which pass through this city we note
that the greatest percentage of them are raw California
materials or large roughly manufactured products, while the
manufactured products of the higher kind all come here from
the East to be forwarded. The lack of foreign trade is due
to the lack of development.
The average freight rate from this city to the Orient and
Pacific Coast points are much cheaper than the rates by
rail. This is true also of the rates by water from New York
to European points are much lower than for a few miles
inland. By proper organization and more intensive manu-
facturing a wonderful trade could be built up from San
Francisco with the Orient.
With proper development along the right lines, with the
close of the war and the settling down of international
affairs into running order, it will only be a question of a
few years before San Francisco on the Pacific Coast will
become as much a world center as Hamburg, New York or
Liverpool.
In this rough survey one of the strongest recommenda-
tions that I want to make is that the community continue
to study the details of manufacturing conditions, best
localities for each line of industry.
Finally in a general diagnosis of the community of the
strength and weakness the following things stand out as
fundamental. It is just as imporant for a city to have a
good physical plan as it is for a private industry. A factory
that attempts to operate with out-of-date machinery in an
old tumble down building will soon find failure is near at
hand. The city that tries to run with bad streets, in-
efficient public utilities, etc. will soon go to the wall.
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others. The checker board system of streets has also had
something to do with this separation of districts and this is
the primary reason why so :: .c across the bay or
down the peninsula to live bev c absence of through
routes and the time wasted in K<^i<>>>K irom one part of the
city to another.
To a stranger the city has a very gloomy appearance, in
fact the worst foot is put forward, and it is not until the
visitors have lived here at least three months that they
discover that after all this is a very good place to live in.
The streets paved as they are the full width without a tree
or blade of grass to relieve the eye and the rows of houses
built so compactly that a city block gives one the idea of a
great packing box. all these things are anything but addi-
tions to the beauty of the city.
This city which has every reason in the world to be the
roost beautiful in the world has a great deal to do in the
future to rectify this bad beginning. The map of the city
shows that all of the parks are grouped together on the
northern side of the city in the residence sections and in the
sections where are the homes of the poor working people
who never get a chance to get out into the country there is
not a sign of a park or playground. You have one wonderful
park and have good reason to be proud of it, but why no<
let the master mind of the man who is at present at the
head of this great park carry out the idea which he has had
for so long of beautifying all of the hill tops that are
practically at present waste spaces. It is only the matter
of an appropriation of a few dollars that is keeping this man
u( international reputation from making your city a beauty
spot similar to the Kxposition. If you will stop and con-
sider the wonderful work in the park line that was done at
your world's fair I am sure that you will approve of my z'
suggestion to let this man go ahead with his plans. '
The progressiveness of the people of San Francisco is
shown in the use that is made of the telephone, libraries,
post offices and in the attendance at the schools. The
amount of telephone messages and mail dispatches have
trebled in the past ten years. The survey which you have
recently had made of your school systems will bring out
better than I can in the short space of time the needs of
your very adequate educational institutions. There is a
large circulation of library books.
There are marvelous opportunities for recreation offered
by this city, located as it is between the mountains and
the ocean with its beautiful bay and favorable climate. In
the commercial recreation facilities the city also stands high,
its clubs are not equalled in America, it has more cafes,
theatres and hotels than any city of its size in this country
and they are all well patronized.
There is nothing wrong with San Francisco that cannot be
eradicated, but the big problem ahead of the citizens of
San Francisco is to develop the wonderful resources they
have and that development must start immediately or the
other Pacific Coast cities will be getting ahead for as we
have seen by some of the figures given this evening, none
of the other cities are as far advanced as San Francisco,
but some of them are advancing more rapidly. Some years
past the Atlantic Coast cities had the same question to
settle, that is which city would be the leader and the race
was between New York, Boston and Baltimore. Boston
and Baltimore were at first far in the lead but finally New
York overtook them both and has ever since advanced with
such strides that at present its position as leader has been
made good for all time. San Francisco stands today in
the lead and its position is very good but it is far from
sure, and if we sit idle for twenty years to come either Los
Angeles or Seattle will get so far ahead of Us that we will
never regain the lead.
EXTRACTS FROM ADDRESS OF JAMES A EMERY TO THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
This message carries a lesson which we could all
well take to heart.
^^
"The American huHinetcs man cannot jjet out of
politics, hccausc ho m livinfr in politics. Whether he
likes it or not. it is always afTectinp his htisiness. It
is up to him to drtcrminc that his husiness Khali now
affect it: not seeking something selfish or small, but
undertaking to impn-Hs upon the political leader the
fact that he is not under the necessity of listening to
the unwise merely because he is so impres.sed with the
belief that their numbera exceed those of the more
sensible. It is just as easy for the business man to
exert an influence in polities as it is for the working-
man; and it is neces.sary that he should. So do not
let u.s ized labor because of the things it
does— have excellent reason to blame it
for the way in \vhi<h it does them; but let us blame
the American bti.sine.vs man becau.se he does not
organize to perform his civic duty, to express and
exercise in politics that influence that not only belongs
to him, but which he. as a trustee of good government,
ia bound to exert."
Today we are facing a movement that undertakes
to .say that whenever the majority expresses its
opinion, whenever grotjps are to be a<lvanced by
legislation, the individual must sink beneath the
social wave. The preservation of the individual is
the preservation of all that our polity lifted up among
the autocracies of the Old World and gave a sacred
significance in the new.
Hut, gentlemen, there is liglit in the heavens; there
is the hope of a better day; there is a greater awaken-
ing among business men to the responsibilitieg of their
position. There is an ever greater sense of social
obligation, a greater willingness to be more and more
responsive not only to the just claims of the worker,
but to be generous beyond the demands of justice in
dealing with those who are their partners in pro-
duction.
More than that, when certain forces throughout this
country are undertaking to declare that they represent
the working vote of the country, and can deliver it to
whom they will; that noliody believes in industrial
freedom but the employers; that the "closed shop"
is the shop of the future; that workers must surrender
their liberty of action in employment and secure a
licen.se to labor from groups controling in industry; ^
I see strong, convincing evidence that the body of
American people do not agree to all this, and are
expressing it at the ballot-box."
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
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CHAMBER ENDORSES UNIVERSAL MILITARY
TRAINING
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AT TUESDAY S MEETING
"Whereas the integrity and life of this nation is dependent upon its ability to successfully defend
itself against foreign aggression and attack and whereas it is necessary that the nation be properly
prepared to the end that our untrained patriotic volunteers be not uselessly slaughtered and our
country disgraced and defeated, be it therefore resolved that the Board of Directors of the San Fran-
cisco Chamber of Commerce believe that universal military training should be at once instituted and
that adequate complete and immediate preparedness should be provided. Be it further resolved that
we believe that thorough and complete preparedness in the Army and Navy and in the industries of
the country is vital. Anything less is unsatisfactory and inefficient and may result in disaster to the
nation. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the
United States and to each senator and congressman. "
UTILIZE THE SOIL
Tlie National City Mank of New York lias issued a
i»nll(>tin in which it cniphasizos tlie importancf, undor
present conditions, of Having rrsorvo supplies of food
as well as cartridges. This bulletin has the approval
of the V. S. Department of Agriculture, which re-
publishes it in its Commerce Reports. The bulletin
calls attention to the fact that garden production can
^ be greatly increased if a popular interest is awakened
and systematic efforts arc made to place idle town
lots and near-by tracts at the disposal of people who
are willing to work thera.
SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
The Iltimholdt lOvciiiiit; High-School lia.s inaugurated
an eniploynu-nt iturcati within the school for the pur-
I>ose of bringing its pupils in touch with work for
whii'h they arc fittc<|. Cndcr their system pu|)ils
furnish inforiuation con<MTriin(; all positions known to
be open. Nearly all the pui)ils of the evening school
work for a living during the day and are in a position
to secure this information. Flinploycrs in need of
Itoys f»r y«»ung men might do well to communicate
with till" iruiiiimldt Evening High School.
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San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
Wttbington, D. C. March 28, 1917.
PraclJcally all activities of government are now concentrated upon preparations for war. The
departments not directly concerned with war operations are nevertheless affected by preparations in
mobilixing food supplies, looking after transportation need, taking measures against spies and conspir-
ators, or otherwise cooperating The prewar activity of government is now enormous in eoctent and
touches every department From Alaska to Panama, and Ouantamo to Philippines there is tightening of
lines. Treasury Department officials are specially active in secret service, coast guard patrol and other-
wise. It is impossible to divulge nature of orders sent to California as well as other coast states, but
writer has been requested to say that people of California need have no apprehension that necessary pre-
cautions will be overlooked. Government has received full reports from its agents in San Francisco,
Honolulu. City of Mexico and all places between, giving information regarding movements of suspected
persons. If violence should occur there would be thousands of arrests instantly from New York to Hono-
lulu. Mare Island Navy Yards will be the busiest place in California from now on Great enlargements
in building capacity have been ordered. Presidio will also be scene of activity when war and navy
departments will concentrate forces at San Francisco for defense of entire Pacific Coast. Alaska, Hawaii,
and Panama Canal. The Treasury. Justice, Interior. Agricultural and Commerce Departments are adopt-
ing plans that will enormously increase their activities at San Francisco as soon as war begins.
ADVERTISING DAY
Thf San Franrisoo Atlvrrtisintr riuh iihins to liavf
Oovrmnr St««v«'ns proflHini A|»ril 30th a.s ('Hiifornia
Advortjsinff Day. It i.s i^roposfd that tho day will bo
one in wlurh to iirjfo advrrtisod pro<lurt.s and to ad-
Vfiiiw Califomia throuirliont tho I'nitod States. A
Mfxrial Hr.hi' Ball Ctamo. Street Parade and a Fiesta
in the Auditorium are fcatureH whieh the Ad f'lnh
are working; on for San Franei.seo's divi-rti-sement
that da v.
CALISTOOA CQUNTRY CIRCUS
The annual eountry eireux of Calistopa will l»e held
July 4th this yi-ar. This ev«'nt has l»e«Mi sneh a
suefi>]is in the pa.st that th«- Boosti-r Cluli and HusinesM
Men'ii Aii.Ho<*iation of Calistoffa is issuinf; invitations
to everyone in the state to be pre.Hent this year. The
purpoH«« of the rireuM lA to let the world know the
lM'autii*s of Calistofra and vieinity. Speeial railroad
rates will apply.
BEANS
Four .solid trainloads of lieaiis from tlir Orient,
value at over a million dollars are eonstitutinf; the
lari^est sinjrie innvcinciit «»f this coininodity evi-r eoni
\uK to the I'nited Stati-s havi- arrived in San Franci.sco
to he trans-shi|iped by the Western Imfiort Company
t(» eastern markets. The Southern I'acifie has already
started one train of twenty-nine cars ovi-r its Ofrden
route to New York. Three others will he required for
the total tthi|»nient whieh amounts t<» fi.'i.OOO luitrs.
The eonsi^nnient is heinjr handled by tin- Western
Import Company whi<'h has been workinjf for the last
seven years to introduee Iheni in Anieriea. They were
brought here from Ja|>an <•?» fli.- steamship Kofmi
Maru.
Th«' beans are <if all vari«-ties and their appeanince
here is one of the new developments that tlie Kur<.|M-Hn
War has broufrht about in this eountry.
Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
TENTATIVE OPINION ABOLISHES TERMINAL
RATES
l>uiin« tlif |»H.st wii'k tlif I'ratTJr lUu<au lias n-
I iviil till' ti'iitativi- opinion in tlu' transfontinontal
rat«* t-ascK, It is als«» announccil tliat ext^'ptions may
!•«• taki-n to tlu' tindin};s eontaintni in this ti'iitativc
opinion ami that ariruinontK will h«' JH-anl at Wash-
in^rton on April 4th and Ath noxt. Uy this tt-ntativi'
iipinion ti*rinal ratrs, ko-i>hII{'(I. applying at i'arific
Coast ports, are Nvipetl out, antl it is onli'red that
tluH' l)f no liiparturi' from tin- strict provisions of the
K»njr ami sh«>rt haul clause of the net to rejjulate com-
merrc. Or in other words, the rates to the et)ast tlur-
injf thr alisenee of rejjular lines operating coastwise
through the Canal shall not in any instance he less
on westhound freight than the rates applying at any
intermediate point. The decision also destroys the
lilanket system in ofTect for upwards of twenty years
from eastern define«l teritory, so that the rates from
Chicjigo to all internuMliate points an<I to tin* coast
w.stlxunnl will he less than the rates from the Pitts-
liiirirh territory and the I'ittshurgh rates will he less
than the Niw Yt)rk rates. If the decision is adopted
l»y tli«' Commission, it will eonsitute a complete revolu-
tion in the whole system of the transcontinental rate
structure and will bring ahout the graded rate system.
Kesponsive to communications addressed to the
Chamf»er. an open m«-«'ting of the Transportation Com-
mittee was held in the Assembly Koom of the Chamber
of Commerce on the afternoon of Friday, March 2;{rd.
Merchants and shippers were invited to be present
I and otTcr their suggestions as to the course proper to
be taken in resisting the effect of this drastic decision.
The meeting was largely attended and the committee
listened to statements and suggestions made and then
met in executive session. The Committee's report and
reconuncndations in the premises are to come before
the Hoartl of Directors of the Chaml>er of Commerce
on the 27th of March at their regular meeting for
ultinuite decision.
The Attorney and Manager of the Mureau leaves for
Washington. 1). C. on this date to take part in the
oral argument upon this tentative opinion, which has
been set for April 4th and 5th before tlie Interstate
Conuuerce Commission.
No one ((Uestions that the direct appeal of tlu' coast
• ities is to the sea. The establishment of a regular
line or lines of steamers operating through the Panama
Canal coastwise will un<|uestionably bring inunediate
relief to the Pacilic Coast ports. This is a matter which
is t«» receive the most careful and searching investiga-
tion. The merchants of San Francisco when con-
fronted with a similar situation in 189:^, established
the so-called merchants' line of steauu'rs which
<ip«'rate<l for over a year between San Framciseo and
Panama under the name of the North American Navi-
gation Company, and which brought al»out a reduction
in all-rail rates amounting to many millions per aiuium
in the aggregate. What San Francisco did in ]S'Xi it
may more successfully carr>* out in 11M7, becau.se of
k the numerous additional .safeguards which now sur-
round the operations of coastwi.se vessels, and it may
be expected that the other Pacific Coast ports which
during these twenty-five years have grown into great
power and promise will not be found lacking in the
support of such a project, since in this respect the
interests of all Coast Cities are identical.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herevirith
will prove interesting to you.
209. .Man of 36 who was with the I'anuiiia Paoilic Ex-
position over iwo years, first as cnKineer draftsinan, then
:is ^iipi-rinteixUnt of I'.ihicaliun and Social Kioiionjy Huild-
iiiK (Usires position wlierc enterprise, ahility .on! tact will
esial)li-li lucrative positiun. Past e.\periencc incIiuU-s scllinK
steel for(;ings, etc., and engineering in automatic sprinklers,
huiltling and general construction. Is e<iuipped for inspec-
tions with general insurance and workmen's conipensation
insuring concerns. Excellent references.
210. Secretary. 30, with thorough knowledge oi ofTice
routine, books, statistics, stenography, etc., conversant with
l-'rench and German, desires position along secretarial lines.
211. .\ thoroughly experienced man wishes position as
ofTice manager in commission or steamship business. Can
furnish references from New York, New Orleans and San
I'rancisco. Is conversaiu with Italian and Spanish languages.
212. Practical man with 21) years experience in New York
importing houses, gooti accountant, English, l-rench and
Cierman correspondent, familiar with cost accounting, also
possessing selling abilities, desires position with good firm
where advancenieiu is based on merit. .Moderate salary ex-
pected at start. .\-l Eastern and local references.
213. A young man, 23 years old. |)lcasing personality
wishes position where he can grow up with the business.
Has recently completed business college course in bookkeep-
ing. Pest of references furnished as to character.
\y.-214. A competent business woman with ten years ex-
perience wishes responsible position as manager of apart-
ment house, or matron of an institution. Can furnish ex-
cellent references.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-21S. .An oponc.iiity for a young nian wiih e.vport and
iini)ort experience to associate himself for a portion of his
time or evenings, with a firm building up a foreign trade
.\l>ply by letter to the Chamber of Commerce.
A-216. .\ well known local firm has a position open for a
young man of pleasing personality, ambitious and energetic,
as assi.^tant to the president. Prefer college graduate. Good
salary to the right party.
217. Experienced publicity and advertising man possessing
ability to write sales letters wanted by large national con-
cern for local position. Excellent opening for a man with
ability to write business producing letters for dealers.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
Hids lor supplies will be received liy the following
officers on the dates mentioned:
April Ulth at 11:00 n. m. by Depot (Quartermaster
at Fort Mason, California, for the furnishing of mis-
cellaneous articles of subsistence such as beef, potatoes,
flour, canned goods, etc.
April UJth at 10:00 a. m. by Depot (Quartermaster
at Fort Ma.son, California for furnishing H.OOO lbs. of
coal.
April f>. 1917 at 11:00 o'clock a. m. by I)ep<»t
Quartermaster at Fort Mason. California for the fur-
nishing of miscellaneous articles of subsistence such
as lisli, potatoes, evaporated frtiit. canned goods, et<-.
April 7, UM7 at 11 :0(i a. m. by Alaskan Kngineering
Commi.ssion, ill 4 Kohl Building. San Francisco. Cali-
fornia for the furnishing of wash basins, soap dishes,
basins, plates, tea kettles, brooms, brushes, knives,
forks, etc.
April n. 1017 at 11 :00 a. m. by Alaskan Kngineering
Commission. r»14 Kohl Building. San Francisco, Cali-
fornia, for the furnishing of merchant iron, nuts,
washers, nails, screws, etc.
San Francisco Chamber of Comn«erc« Aclivitir*
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If you «rc inicrcttrd write (o Foreign Trade Depart
mmt of the CKamber of Commerce giving number.
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1430 (France) party desire* to reprc»ent San
Francuii-' !!riii» iri»hiiig to make purchase* in France.
14^' "in Francisco (Cal.) party, on behalf of Danish
lir « to rorrr«>p<>nd with exporters of alfalfa in.i-
cl
1432. Mal.ii{a fS|>ain) party desires to communicate with
im|M>rler» I nuts AKo wishes to communicair
with |>arty Id act a* representative in this territory
1433. (fuayaquil (Ecuador) party wishes to get in touch
wr' - . • ■ -I - jewelry, also repair
|i.i and price lists and
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1434. Gerona (Spain) party would like to appoint a rep-
resentative in this city for the »ale uf pure Spanish saflTron.
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opening K<^i<rral commis-
ikc to coinmunicale with
^rntalion in Kcu.idor.
^ and price lists and
1436. ('uKiiiKi (India) t'lrm would like to communicate
with r -i all lines saleable in Indi.i: \v>iuld also like
to eon with importers of India raw iiiatcri.ils.
1437. 5«an Francisco (Cal.^ firm representing Japanese
pu- with firms who might be
if- - with hemp sole*. They
1438. Playa Mayaguez (Porto Rico) party wishes to
correspond with exponert of all kinds of bean*
VALUABLE PAMPHLETS ON BANKING
Tin- Kor«if;n 1 rinif l»'|iarliii'rn. llir<ni^rli tin- rour-
tosy of thi- (JiiarBiity Tru.st Coinpany of N'rw York, hn.s
received a Miipply of two painphJetM i-ntitled *'.\<*-
eeptanceji" and "'The finanrlnj? of Ainerii-an Foreiifii
Trade." CopieM ean !»•• had by personal a|)pli*'ation
to the department wliiif the Kiipply lasts.
BRITISH CERTIFICATES OF INTEREST
Through the ronrtesy of the British Vice CoiihiiI the
Foreign Trade Department han re<««-iviMl a form of
■'f'ertitieate of Interest" in uw on sliipnient.** to the
I'nited Kingdom and most other Hritish pos.sessions.
Thew eertifieates are not ohiig.Ttory on shipiui'iit.s from
the I'nited States but if desired ran he procured from
the RritiAh Vice Consul in this city. 20.'^ Market St.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
• aptain K<i\VNrd .MaMon and Captain KIdon (J. Free r
iiuiii wrre appointed .San FranriM'o Bar Tilots laKt
\ve««k Niieeefiiing Captain .lolin K. .M«("uII«kIi and Cap
tain .lamrH M. Hays, both de«i-aNi-d Captain Mason
was for many y«'ars in eommand of Strannr Bi-aver.
Captain Fn-niian as a eominander in the I'niti'd
Slates l.igiitlioiiKo Department.
From San Franeiseo for Nome and St. .Michael
direct, connectin^r at latter port with steamers of
Yukon .Navigation Co. for river points, the I'acifn'
Steamship will despatch vessels as follows. On May
2»5th the Steamer .\dmiral Wainwright. .May 29tli
Steamer Si>nator with freight and passengers and on
.Ftdy 7th the .\dmiral Wainwright. Latter vessel ear
ries freight and comluistibleK.
The Bark Isaac Heed, after lying in this port since
S<>pt. 11, VM)\) will again be put in the Pacific Ocean
carrying trade. Her first voyage will be made to
Coinox and return with «'oal for her present owners.
Itolph Navigation &. Coal Co., who purchased her
March 11. i;U4 from (». C. .lessen. Since then they
have used her as a coal barge, but rei-entiy have
thoroughly overhauled and repaire<l and re-rigged
her as ft bark.
WHO IS TAKING YOUR MAIL?
Kvideiiliy many ineniliers of the Chaiiilier are either
having some one else get their mail or their clerks are
destroying it witluiut their seeing it. V
Rei'cntly the Foreign Trade Department sent out
two thousand blanks with filled in letters to those likely
to be interested in foreign trade. As the responses
showed such a low pen-eiitage the department eallc<l
up fifty wh<» had not returned the blanks and in every
ease they re|ilicd they had not receive<I it and to seinl
another. .Xs the i»nveIopcs bore a return address ami
noni' had been returiu-d it is evi«l«-iit \\ ln-re 1ln-s«- cuiii-
f.iiini.atiMi.s w i.t MEMBERS ARE URGED TO
ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS TO THEIR CLERKS TO
HAVE ALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAIL
PLACED ON THEIR DESK, oth.ruis.- y nay
niiss sMiiietliing wliidi miglit be of material advantage
to you or your Imsine.ss.
OPPORTUNITY FOR TRADE WITH AUSTRALIA
AND SOUTH SEA ISLANDS
Mes.srH. Burns. IMiilp ^ Coni|»uny of ."-Sydney. Aus-
Iral'j*. and wi*! twenty braniji lioi:.<>t s tlirouciiiiul ilic
South Sea Islands have appointed temporary agents
in San Francisco. This firm is known throughout the
world, own their own ship lines, do a wholesale mer-
chandisc business in the larger AuHtralian cities and
a retail trade in their various branch housi's. They
are now having a number of wooden vcs-sels built on
the Coast to brinjf copra from Oceania and which will I
take back merchandise of all descriptions suitable f<ir
the trade in their territory. All interested memliers
can ffet in touch with their local repreaentative by
applying in writing to the Foreifm Trade Department.
Vol. 4
Sta.O
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CHAMBER OFiCOMMERCE: ACTIVITIES
fc..'>PATED JUV-yj
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
KW.UY rillKSDAV — APKII. r>rii. lO 1 7
^o. 14
Come to Citizens Mass Meeting
at Exposition Auditorium in the Civic Center, next Tuesday,
April 10th at 8:30 p. m.
A Mass Meeting of ALL CITIZENS INTERESTED IN UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAIN-
ING as a means of national defense has been called by a committee of over one hundred repre-
sentative citizens.
This meeting will enable the people of San Francisco who are interested in the principle of
universal military training, which has the support of President Wilson, to give expression to their
sentiments and through such expression advise Congress of the view of this community.
All members are urged to attend this meeting with their families and employees and also to
invite their acquaintances to come.
Hon. W. W. Morrow will preside at the meeting.
PLACE — Exposition Auditorium.
DATE— Next Tuesday, April 10, 1917.
HOUR— 8:30 P. M.
The President. San Francisco. April 3, 1917.
Washington, D. C.
In this critical hour of the nation's history the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce assures you of
its whole hearted loyalty and offers unreservedly to the utmost of its ability and resources any assistance to
you and the Government which it can render in any practical way.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
Frederick J. Koster,
President.
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San Francuco Chamber of Commerce Activitiei
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Enirrrd at tccondcUM maiicr January 7. 19IS. at th« Poat
Office at San Franciaco. California, under
the act o( March 3. 1879.
Subacription Price l-idy Ccni» per Year.
SAN II CE.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
Merc)
>4n Jranci^co.
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
Cashier
Chantiea
PoraigBTrad*
OiaiB InapadiOB
DEPARTMENTS
Induatrial Marine
Information Membership
Law and Order Municipal Atfaira
Legislation Transportation
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE
READ till- lifhl \>imr iti th»' AcUvitif.s ol
Mar.h L»!». VMl. Volunu- 4, No. i:^
BSark \v«-ll the policy outlined l»y the Chamber
of toiiiiiuTi'i' and I"- t:iii<!<<! I>v t!!;if poli'-y
LEARN that NO ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD
BE GIVEN AS A CONTRIBUTION TO ANY
SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAM Many ..tTi.-.> ;ir.
i...t displaying the "NOTICE TO SO'UCITORS
WHY?
l'on»e.|uently. they have no "APPUCATION
BLANKS" f.T ••.iiitrif-utioiis. u<<v li.n.- tln-y iln-
LIST OF ENDORSED CHARITIES."
lall up our INFORMATION BUREAU, K.arny
112 if you have iiui \\\<-^>- li.nii-, and \\ ■ will .s<-ih1
them to you. This Bureau in at your Hervice for
the a.sking.
USE IT
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
Th« followlnit ' ilmr« of Tnina-I'iioinc
MalU arc b*«rd • rurtilNhMl by airaniiihlp
comtMinle* They arc »ui'>. i t.. . (i.ii\ge on notice. l>iip«r mall for
H^vailan and I'hillpplne IsUinda cloaea on« hour rarllcr than
tint* ctvcn.
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April t.th. at lo ;n» a. iii. I«y the Depot (Quarter
iiiaKter, Fort MnMon. Calif, for houne wiveM, eontaiiiing
thread, iieetlleH, Kjifety piiiM. huttoiiN, «'te., and razoni.
April Uith. at ll:(Kl a. ni. by the Alaskan Kngineer-
ing CuiuiniHMion, ftU Kohl Building, thin city, for
HUpplyin^ aproUN, <MtntM, knhki pantK, dvernllK. HhirtK,
ete.
April i:{th. ll:fH)a. m., by the AlaKkan Kni;iii<
CoiiiiiiiHNion, 'il4 Kohl Huildint;. for Hupplying I i
Riiiith coal, iiiiNcellaneoUK hardware and tooJH, line
iim'Ii'k tooU, ete.
April 2:J. 1917. 12:(X) m.. by the Alankan Kngineer-
ing CoininiHNion. AH Kohl Building, for supplying
boilent, piiiiipK, water and oil tanks, etc.
May 1. 1!M7. at 11 :(MI a. ni.. by the Department
(^uarterinu.ster, 21(i Pine St., San Francisco, Calif., bidM
will be opened for the furniKhing of forage, etc.
April 14. 1917, at 11:00 a. in, by the Alaskan Kn-
(fitieering CoininisKion. 514 Kohl Building. San Fran
eiseo. Calif., bids will be opened for the furnishing of
ilrugs, surgical instruinentM. lios{)ital furniture and
supplies.
April 14. 1917. at .'» :(K) p. m.. by the Intlian Irriga-
tion Service, bids will be ojiened for the furnishing of
i;r«»eeries. dried fruits, sundries, etc.
April l.'i. 1917. at 11 :(K) a. m., by the Depot Qtiart.r
master, Fort .Mason, Calif., for supplying 9.7(M) pounds
of onions.
April 17. HH7. at 11 :00 a. m.. bids will be opened by
Alaskan Kngineering Commission, 'iH Kohl Building.
San FraiHMsro. California, for ftirnishing wire, teb--
phone line, hardware and tools; and miscellaneous elee-
trieal equipment.
April 12. 1917. at 11 :(>0 a. m.. bids will be opened by
Alaskan Kngineering Commission, 514 Kohl liuildfng.
San Franei.seo. California for the furnishing of bolts,
boat spikes, merchant bar iron, east washers, east
separators, eastings, tension rods, ehannels, staples,
nuts, lag serews and second band wire r(»ite.
April 14, 1917. 11 XH) a. m.. by Deftot (^uarteriiuister.
Ft. Mason. California, for 2r>0.{MMi pounds Irish Pota-
toes and .'U.CKMI pounds onions.
April IS. 1917, 11 :(H) a. m.. by the Alaskan EngincM-r
ing Commission. 514 Kohl Building, for suft|ilying
groceries and provisions.
•Thia vean-
•rrhla r*»
OThIa Y*»«'
addraaatd corrvai"
<) (^'hlna. and ap«clally
CHINA COMMERCE CLUB OF CALIFORNIA
LAUNCHED
At a crowded and enthusiastic joint luncheon by the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and San Fran-
cisco Commercial Club last Thursdav the "CHINA
COMMKKCK CLIB OF CALIFORNIA" was organ
ized. After the luncheon an executive meeting was
held and the committee submitted a proposed S4't of
by-laws which were unanimously adopted and the
eommittee was authorized to proceed with the organ
ization of the club and the securing of members.
All interested are invited to correspond with th<'
cluh for further particulars, address:
C. P. Converse. Acting Secretary. 1004 Merchants
Exchange Building.
SUPPLEMENT
San Francitco Chamber of Commerce Activilie*
Vol. IV. No. 14. Apnl S. 1917
CAN YOU USE TRAINED MEN AND WOMEN?
With this Supplement, facts nnd ti>riir«'s an- jfivi-ii
that hiivr hciii iilitaiiii-d in a survi-y iiiaiii' atnoiiK the
stiuh'tits wh«» will ^ra<liiat«' from tin* riiivcrsity of
California in May of this ymr. Tin- purposj' of tin*
«un*ey, which wa.s coudiictrd hy tin* ('alif<jrnia Alumni
AHRociation, was to tlctcrminc the quantity ami «iuality
of the TniviTsity's 1917 frop of nn-n and wouu'ii in
r«'lati(»n to tlu'ir fitness for I'lnplovnicnt in the pro-
fessional and eoininereial world. The ini|niry shows
that the State I'niversity 's yearly output is ahout
l.(HH); of these. 2<>0 {nuiinly women) heeome
teachers; that an additional MOO return to colletre for
further study: wliile 500 enter technical and hiisijicss
pursuits.
This is a service to the husiness nu-n of this city to
(•all attention to the effort of the .Mumni Associatittu
to ostahlish a hureau where the ejnployer's inquiries
may he systematically answered. The hureau in tin*
alumni office on the eam|ius is favorahly located. In
connection with availahle praduates. it is in a position
to supply readily infornuition that has an inteljiprcnt
l»earinjr on qualifications and fitness. Tnasmucli as
the majority of the men and women who are gradu-
ated from the I'niversity will first seek employment
in this pity, it will ho a convenience for employers to
know where to turn for a jfuide to the qualifications
of these people. The alumni luireau will aim to do this
insofar as the academic record and underpraduate
condtjct supply a hasis.
In this Supplement, is (riven a ty|>ical outline of tin-
repistrations which the 1017 graduates of the State
T'niversitv have filled with the alumni Imreau. Be
tween now and .May 17, when the I'niversily closes,
the persons listed helow will he sci-kinp husiness op-
portunities. The alumni office invites ••mployers to
inquire coneerninp the persons in any of the groups
dt'.serihed. An in<|uiry relating to a particular proup
will hrinp in re|>|y a detailed <lescription of the
persons registered in that proup. The inquiries should
l>e addressed to the Calirornia Alumni A.ssociati«tn. 114
California Hall, Herkehy.
For instance, amonp the:
1. Graduates of College of Commerce, May, 1917.
There are 4<I men .iml !• wuineii ri|/is|ei <i| for em-
ployment who have et»mplete«| the four-year course in
the College of Commerce. This <lepartment in the
I'niversity, which is under Dean H. K. Hatfield, com-
prises a course in general economics during the first
three years, covering the princi|)les involved in siich
topics as money, hankintr. insurance, transportation,
tariff, finance, lahor prohlems. husiness orpani/ations.
etc. In the senior year, the students are permitted to
specialize in one of several depjirtuK'nts. Kor instance,
advanced aeef)untinp ; advertisinp: foreign ex<-hanpe;
corporation and pul)lic finance; statistics; life, soc-ial
and property insurance; investm«'nts ; railway econ-
<»mics, traffic and regulation: office nuiruipement : trade
jotirnals: industrial efficiency; apricultural economics,
etc.
For details in repard to the other eollepes, including
the Scientific DepartnuMits, address
California Alumni Association.
114 Calif(.rnia Hall.
Merkejev. California.
SUMMARY OF PERSONS REGISTERED FOR EMPLOYMENT
Specialty Men Women
Accounting 3 1
Advertising 1
Banking 9
Business Administration 2
Foreign Trade . . 7
Insurance 2
Mercantile Trade 14
Salesmanship 3 1
Secretarial Work 2 7
Transportation 3
Total
46
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Aclivitiet
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD
IN CONFERENCE
During the past Wfik Mr. Theodore Hrent, Vice
I'residcnt of the I'liitetl States Shipping Hoard, heard
representatives of shij) huihiing and sliipping concerns
in the As.senihly Kooni of the Chainlter of C'oimuerce.
The meeting on March 28th was hirgely attended and
much valual>h> iiiformatittn was deveh)pe«l. Mr. Mrent
conducted the ettiifereuee in an ahh' manner and un-
<|ue8tiouahly gained information which will put tlu>
I'nitcd States CJovernment in a position to act promptly
and for the best interests of the up-huilding of the
American Merchant Marine. It is prohahle that tlic
program will include the building of wooden ships of
three or four thou.sand t«)ns deati weight capacity on
the I'acitic Coast.
The question of the material to be used in such ships
seems to have been agitated, and the following tele-
gram from Mr. Wm. Denman, President of the Ship-
ping Hoard, was read at the conference on the 28th.
This should set at rest any question as to the merits of
I >ouglas iir in such constnietion :
"Cannot understand what insane person has suggested that
Shipping Board is prejudiced against use of Douglas hr and
Oregon and Washington timber. If such a person or persons
can be located trust you will have them incarcerated at earli-
est date. I have been dwelling on value of this timber before
other branches of government and through the press of
Atlantic coast. If necessities require the construction of
wooden ships to meet the emergency created by the German
submarine. Shipping Board anticipates that several hundred
vessels may be constructed on the Pacific Coast of this class
of timber. I have wired from time to time to friends on the
Pacific Coast advising them of the attacks that were made
on our timber by interests in the east and asking them to
get busy with the departments where I knew the attack was
being made, to offset it. Consider it essential to the timber
industries of the coast that you should make clear to this
portion of the United States that these attacks are without
foundation. Please post this notice up in the Merchants Ex-
change and in your headquarters, so that I may not be
l>othered by any more telegrams which assume that your
Pacific Coast representative has not taken his oath of office."
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualification!) of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
218. i>cci.illy (|iialitic(l currespontk-nt, 111.11I order
nuiii. mail talisman and advrrti>iinK man whose wurk is
fn-qui-ntly printed in national busiiu-s.s niaKa/incs, desires an
opportunity tu discuss his ciualilirations with a firm ufTcrinK
a position of merit. Is 2V years old, maintains a home and
can Kivc cash bond, references, or both.
219. \ collcKc (graduate, 37 years of age, with shippiuK.
exjiort and import, also wholesale tea and cofTcc experience
Is ilesirous of making a connection with a substantial local
tirm. He is also competent to manage an ofTice force. Good
connection more essential than salary.
220. .A competent man, having experience in jobbing,
aiUerti.siiiK and salesmanship lines, would like to take hold
ot the selling department of a proKre^sivc business, with a
view to investment in same.
221. VouuK man. University of California Kraduate, 26
years olil, with considerable executive business experience
in exporting, importing; and mannfacturiiiK lines, well con-
nected, living at home, desires position where ability, untiring
effort an;l conscientious application will result in fairly rapid
advancement.
222. .\ competent office manager and accountant desires
l)osition, age 35, married, clean record, very efficient in all
kinds of ofiice work. Some banking experience, also public
accountant. Willing to go anywhere. Salary not so essential
as Kooil i-oiinection.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-223. Excellent opportunity for a man having experience
in either import or export lines, with particular reference to
that el.i.ss ul merchandise that is imported fiuni Japan, China.
iJutch Kast Indies and I'hilippine Islands, and also on the
other hand that class of merchandise that is freely exported
by .America to the Orient. Prefer a man who has alreaily
ha«l coiisi<lerabIc experience in this line of activity as the
tirm has no time to break a man in.
A-224. Two or three ambitious young men between 2i and
JS years of afje wanted who can develop executive ability lor
both foreiK" and domestic service with large wholesale
vrrf)cery concern here. .Must have bookkeeping experience.
an<l K"od references.
A-22S. .\n excellent opportunity for an accountant and
correspondent, having ha<l practical experience in connection
with real estate titles, who is competent to become general
manager of a farm loan office having extensive business.
Want a man between 30 and 40 years of age.
A-226. A stock and bonti office wants a competent book-
keeper who has had brokerage or bond experience and can
liirnish good references as to character and ability.
A-227. .\ large export house wants an expert bookkeeper
who understands Spanish. Ciood salary to the right parly
Need not necessarily understand export business. Miildle-
agid man preferred, married or single.
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
Citizens Dollar Dinner, for men and women of
California, in honor of
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary,
Chainuan of the National Aerial Coast Patrol
Commission at the Palace Hotel, Wednesday,
April nth, 6:30 P. M. (Informal)
Admiral Pear>' brings a message of vital import-
ance to the Nation and to the Pacific Coast.
APPEAL FOR HELP
The Cliainber of Commerce lias received an ap-
peal from New Alliany. Indiaiui, which city was
swept by a devastating' tornado, killing thirty,
uouiidirig several liiindre<l. rendering 'J.'UKI people
liomeb'ss and causing <»ne million dollars daiiuige.
-'iaCMMM* ix neeiled by th«' Hed Cross Society to
' arry on relief work. Subscriptions will bo re-
vived by Allen T. Knight, Treasurer of the San
Kraiieisco Cha|»tcr of the l{cd Cross Society. 502
< alifornia Street.
76
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce ActivtHe*
FOREIGN
TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
mrnt ol f
' write to Foreiicn Trade Depan-
•■•cr of Commerce (ivrng number.
1439 *ian !'raf».-t«rf> M'aM ;>»r«v wi-'-r^ fo (--»mrTT!:iugitc
';rr»*
• n*.
art
ur
■ tc.
<■ isJi
li aiitl t- Mtl. (b(
oil of . %, winet
• and drjid !riiit«, fijj*.
I il water and Rold leaf.
^- ntc with
. canned
t to communicate
:**i. New York t N. V.) firm, on behalf of Russian
■ . \r!<hr< tn prt in tnnch with American manufacturers
aitd <■ ■ • '^ of cnginecrinR «upplies.
Itrm motors, etc. Would like
in the Russian lanKuagr.
•rk.
I'*-** of a cH' ' ! like to
Rct II 'Ts and < >f tunji-
»trn • . .,i- ^ bead* (u : .'.
1445 party wouM like to communicate
tMiih ' ntal rice, who might wish to he
represented in Cuba. Would like samples and prices C.I.F.
If a vara
•<4^ - Tcial organization, on
to communicate with
t trrs "I sh'ir laces (wide and nar-
r ''cr nipple*, pressed bra!«s handles,
r i>iii<»ws. etc.. envelopes, trouser buckle*.
» Uuttons. button fastener*, window Rauze.
::..n«. etc.. cheap pocket knives. Wishes
'<■*.
1447. Osaka < T.ii..in'> firm desires to communicate with
importers of v 'flc-i and watch crystals Will send
price list* and ■ •« on application.
144t. Osaka (J*l>*"» <'«''" wishes to correspond with im-
porters of canned crab, menthol, and other Japanese sun-
dries Reference*.
1449. San Francisco (Cal.> party, on behalf of British
clients, wi* '--ite with manufacturers and ex-
porters of , r. . • t-
i4tA v; \ party, on behalf of liritish
,' .hes to itf with firms or individuals
u \>c infrr -tinjr as ajrents in this territory
f -re* of every description, electrical ac-
, . * kinds of wrought and ca*t iron floods
1451. San Francisco fCal.) party wi*hes to get in touch
with erporfer* of Platina
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
Waiiliinfrtoii, April '.\. i
Kvrry «li>|>iirtiii«*nt of (f"V«Tnm«'ut in notivfly K<*ttiii(;
upon WHr IhlhIh. Call for \ ^ will ^n out houii
nnii in tliJN roniii>rtion th«> i t Niitioiml l)«'f«iiH(>
linM l>«-|;tiii iiii|uirii-N aiiiniit; trrliincal iih-ii aNkiii^; for
their i|iinliti('atiutiM uiul Ktutciuvut uf wlicru tUvy can l»-
inoHt iiNi'fiil in oaMi* of war.
TIh'm' Irtti'rH an* (rojni; to iiiininf? i-nirinoprK. rhfinlHtH,
inrtal workfDi, contraftoni, aii<l iiMiiiNlrial rxpcrlH >»«'n
i-raliy. Thr inti'tition. im to avoiil iniHtnkr liy KraiuM-
wlii'H hhe calltnl into tlu' tn-nrlii'K «>xpfrt nu-n who
roiiUi hav<* (ioiii- iiiiirh imtrf valiiaMt* K<*rvi<M> in tfch-
niral w»»rk. Mi-n who arr tunml hiiildrrs. cxploKivi*
oxprrtH. and i-xprrtn with any kiinl of ina(*hiii«*ry will
be aKk«Hl to contribute tlieir xpeeial ability to the
govrrnineut.
Navy and War Depart mcntK are (fratitted by Pacific
CoaKt responne to call for reeruits. (Jreat aitivity will
mark the opening; of war on California coast and every
precaution will be Taken at all harbors and defeiiKive
w«)Dk.s. It is probable a drastic law will be passed
again.st K«*dition which will render paeiHstN punishalile
if they gn to the extent of oliKtrtictinK operations of
Kovernineut.
A aevere spy law in also prepared and will be paxsed
at once. The Department of .lustice has thousands of
KUspeet.s under surveillani'c and wholesale arrests are
pntbable. Senator Ilirain dohtison was sworn in .Mon-
day and was heartily welcomed by his colleagues on
both sides. lie shared public n«»ti<'e with Conjfress (
woman .leanette Hankin. of Montana who took her
seat in the Ilotise. All California Con^rrcssiucn are
here and already busy. The (general staff bill providing
for universal military service was introduj-ed by Re-
presentative Kabn.
Robert II. Palchin. Secretary,
National Foreign Trade Council.
Members are urped to write their Senators and
Congressmen alonp the same lines urtrin^; that when
such a committee is a|)pointed that the Pacific Coast
be well and stronply represented. Such a committee
may have preat influence in forminp the future policy
of the jfovernment with respect to foreifrn trade and
this Coast fihoidd have the representation its com
mercial position entitles it to.
PROTECTION OF AMERICAN COMMERCE
The Secretari' of Commeree is considcrintr the ap-
t. ' of a committee composed of prominent
! ind shippinir men to devise means for pro-
tect int; .\meriean commerce durintr n possible war and
for extendine and proteetine it after the war and
peace is restored. The Foreiim Trade Department
wired California Senators and the National Foreitm
Trade Council uririnff that the Pacific Coast be well
and stronjfly represented on such a committee and the
followinir messajre has jtist been received from the
Council :
"Plan for Ad^Hsory Committee to Department of
Commerce not advanced as far as press dispatches in-
dicate Will uree Wasbinjrton to trive Coast the strontr
representation its foreijm trade interests and enter-
prise de.sei^e«."
ORIENTAL REPRESENTATION
The Foreign Trade Department is advised that n
well known business firm in this city, orprnni/.cd since
1002. is sending a highly qualified export man to the
Orient, who will visit Vladivostok. Harbin. Dalny,
Moukden in Russia, and the principal cities of China
and Japan, the Philippine Islands and the Dutch Fast
Indies.
lie desires to take with him other lines of mcrcban-
di.se. principally food stuflTs. flotir. wheat products, i
dried fruit, canned vetrefables. canned fruits, leather.
steel, etc.
Interested ineren.xits r;iri get his name and addrejw
on application to the F'oreign Trade Department.
Ickelheiripr Bros, Co.,
^^•39 Sutter St.,
f'an "^ranciaco. Fv-W
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
|t./^ATED JUV>
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Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
K\i:\t\ rmifsDA^ — aimml ijth. hmt
^o. 15
WAR ACTIVITY ON PACIFIC COAST
The Chamber of Commerce is reliably informed that
according to tlie plans devehtped hy the Navy ami
Shipping Hoard, every i)lant in the Cnited States
capable of building ships will be called on for imme-
diate eonstrnetion. and that all Paeitic Coast plants
will be speecb'd. There is prospect of heavy transport
business to liussia via San Franeisct), antl \'ladivostok
to aupply the Russian Army. It is reported that the
government is arranging to send expert railroad men
to Russia to handle the transportation problems which
will ariHe, and that a large part of the foreign loan
will go to Russia and huge orders will be placed by
that government in this country. It is reported that
rumors of im[)ending civil war in Russia are becoming
more specific, and it is believed that a German drive
on Petrograd is in prospect. Should this develop, the
Paeitic Coa.st would become the center of activity in
aiding Russia. The Chamber is informed that the
administration is gathering all possible information
concerning the ability of the Pacific Coast to fiirni«ib
supplies of all kinds and ships to carry them.
According to advices received by the Chamber the
plans for developing the new Naval Base at San
Franei.sco will he taken up at this session and a
strong effort made to secure an appropriation to start
construction, and that a stibmarine base will also be
established on the Pacific Coast probably at Los
Angeles. The same information predicts the imme-
fliate enlargement of the aviation school at San Diego,
anti that rush orders have been given for aeroplanes
built on latest European models and capable of mak-
ing 140 miles an hour, ^fany other moves are on foot
affecting the Pacific ('"'MKf wlii.h cannot be made
piiblic.
DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
AgriiMiJt mill .iikI iiidiLstrial pi tpar<-iin< -ss will
be the in)|)ortant subje<'ts to claim the attention
of the California Development Hoard at their
annual meetitig to be held in Stockton, April
27tli and 'JStli. Members of the Chamber desir-
ing to attend this important tneeting can leave
San Francisco by boat. Thursday night. April
2iltli. and return by boat leaving Stockton the
nitrlit of April 27tli. Further notic<' of i)rogram,
'•ritrrtainment. ''tc,. will be ftirnislied Inter.
CHAMBER AIDS ARMY
The I)ep(»t (^iiMiMiTiiiastir s olVice, |'t. Masdii, i'alil-
ornia. has sent notices to f)ver 4(MI (»f the prinei|)al
dealers and manufa«'turers in San Francisco refjuest-
ing their cooi)eration in supplying the greatly in-
creased needs of the army. They fjjrnish a list of
clothing and «M|nip|)age used by the army and re<piest
to be informed the total <|inintity of supplies which
each firm can furnish; when first delivery can be
made, and the amount thereof; the maximum daily
rielivery and monthly rate at which succeeding de-
liveries e>in be made; unit prices: location and equip-
ment of plant and the extent to which plant may be
eiilargecl to nmke increased deliveries. SAN FRAN-
CISCO DFALKRS AND M ANrFACTIRKKS ARK
rR(;i:i) to coopfratk with army officials
AT Tins TIMK.
Mr. Fred I)<)lirmann, Jr.. has just returned from a
meeting of the Chairmen of Committees of the Cham-
ber of Commerce of the Cnited States, working under
the authority of the Council of National Defense,
where he represented this district at the National
Chamber Conference. As a residt of this conference,
Mr. Dohrmann is prepared to advise local merchants
as to the manner in which tln-y can be of assistance
at this time.
Members of the Chamber who desire any informa-
tion in regard to the purchase of supplies by the
goverinncnt will receive .same by telephoning to the
Industrial Department of the Chamber of Commerce.
San FrancUco Chamber of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Entered at tccond-cUia matter January 7. 1915. at the Post
Office at San Francisco. California, under
th« act of March i. 1879.
Subscription Price Fifty Cent* per Year
Published weeklv bv the
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>u!) I' rai)«. >»co.
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
Cashier
Chanties
Foreign Trade
Grain Inspection
DEPARTMENTS
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Information Membership
Law and Order Municipal Affairs
Lcgialation Transportation
IMPORTANT
Th>- Charities Endorsement Committet- lias (iiilnrcd
WAK ..n thf Al)\ KKTiSKMKNT AS A CONTKIIU'-
TION in any proi;rain for special events.
If you have not received your copy of the "Activi-
tii's" for March 21. 1917. in whirh the policy of the
Chamber of t'oininercc is dcfuu'd, advi.sc otir IN-
FORM ATION nrREAF. KKARNY 112. and a .opy
of the Haiiie will be mailctl you.
WRITK a letter to the Chamber of Commerce if
you ajrree with this poliey.
DISl'L.W a 'Notice to Solicitors" in your office.
rSE our "Solicitors' Application Blank."
CONSCLT the List of Cliaritable InstitutiMUs .n-
dollied by US.
RKFKK any solicitation of whatever nature, of
wlii<'h y«>ii linvi" no knohvedjre tt» our INFORMATION
lU KKAC. KKARNY 112. and they will look into and
at'i|uaint you with the facts concerning same.
TRANS PACIFIC MAILS
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BUSINESS FOR YOU
will be oniMii-d
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liter, jam an<l
.\pril 17. 1"M7, Mt 1 1 «M» H in . I.id>
by Depot ';
furtiiMhinI; <■
tea. etc.
.May 2. 1917. nt 11 .00 a. m., bids will be opened by
Depot QtinrtermnHter, at Fort Mason. San Franeisco,
Cal.. for furnisbinir 'A.(HM) tons hay. .'{.(HNl tons onts and
KK) tons bran for Philippine Islands.
April 2:J. 1917. at 11 :(H) a. m.. bids will be .ip.n.d by
I)e|»«»t (junrlermastcr at Fort .Mason. .Saii Franciseo.
Cal., for the furnishing of oliv(> drab buttons, russet
shoe polish and huekabaek towels.
.May :{. 1917. at 11:(N» a. ni.. bids will be opened
by Depot (juartermaNter at Fort .Mason. San Francisco.
Cal.. for the fiirnishiufr of bran, hay and oats.
•May 7. 1917. at ll:(Hl a. m.. bids will be opened by
Department (Quartermaster. 2H» Fine St.. San Fraii-
eiseo, Cal.. for the fumishini; of wo«m1. eoke. chareoal.
smithini; coal, mineral and fuel oil. (;asoline, ete.
.\pril l.l. 1917. at 1(>:<M» a. m . bids will be op.Mi.>d by
Depot (Quartermaster. Fort Mason. San Franeiseo. Cal..
for the riirtiishiiii; of boilers, bits, elips. keys, ktuibs.
liandeufTN, hooks, nozzles, screws, swivels, paint, bloeks.
bolts, friobes. i^askets, l>ars. belts, vises, chisels, coolers,
lumber, blank books, brooms, hammers, horse shoes,
etc.
May l.'i, 1917, at 2:(»0 p. m.. bids will be opened by
Commissioner of Fisheri«>8. Washiturton. D. ('.. for
furnishintr jfeueral supplies for use on the IVil»ilof
Islands, Alaska.
April 24. 1917. at 11 :fK) a. m.. bids will be open.-d by
Alaskan Knpineerinff Commission, room 422. H«'ll Street
Terminal. Seattle, Washiufrton for the furnishing? of
loeomotive repairs, brake shoes, prate bars, couplers,
in.ieetors. air brake repairs and loeomotivi- fender, etc.
April 19. 1917. at 10:00 a. m.. bi<ls will be opened by
Depot (Quartermaster. Fort Mason. San Fran<'iseo. Cal..
for the furnishing of axes, base.s, bt'dsheets. brooms,
brushes, covers, spade handles, hatchets, handles, pick-
axes, pillow cases, spindles, etc.
NAVY WANTS BIDS
The l'ubli«' Works OtVi.ti. .\a\v Yard Mare Island,
will receive bids until 11 :(M) a. m.. April 18th. for the
ronstruetifm of five buildings an<l the ereetion of two
st<e| masts at the Naval Ra<lio Station. Seward.
Alaska.
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CHAMBER COOPERATING WITH ARMY
.Mr. 1*. Dolinii.-iii, .Ir.. atli-iniril th<- iin-i-liiij; in Wasli-
inpton last M«»nday, April 2nd, of the re|»rcscntative8
from eaeh of the advisory committees recently ap-
pointed by various Chambers of Commerce to assist
the depot f|uartermasters in the examination of bids
an«l awarding <»f eontraets for purehase of various
supplies for the Fnited States Army. This committee
of the San Franci.sco Chamber of Commerce, of which
Mr. Milton Ksberg is Chairman, has been frequently
called upon by the Quartermaster's Department of
the army since its appointment. The Secretary of
War called the meeting in Washinpton for the pur
pose of cooperating with the War Department in mak-
ing preparations for what will be required of the com-
mittee in its work.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
79
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
PROPOSED CHANGE IN TERMINAL RATES
Thf TratTi*' liurt-au has r«'fi-ivrtl a tfl»'>fraiii from
Mr. Sctli .Mniiii. the Attorin-y aiui Mannff«'r. datrd
Washin^rton. April (Uh. stating that h<' is hopffiil thjit
the tentative opinion as reeently issiu'd by Henry \V.
Thurtell. Fourth Seetion Kxaininer of the Interstate
C'onuneree t'onnnission. aholishiiif; terminal rates, will
not he adopted as originally writti-ii.
Mr. Mann appeared lu-fore the Interstate ("«immeree
Conimissiim and ar^rued th<> situation in the inti-rests
of San Kraneiseo, and also represented the Stat«- of
California, pursuant to authority of the Attorney
Gen«'ral. Tlie t<ntativ«' opini(»n referred to ahove,
Hholishin^ terminal rates, was .set forth at some length
iii the issue of the "■ Activities" of March 29th.
PROPOSED REDUCTIONS IN RATES TO
KLAMATH FALLS
Mr. .lohn S. Willis, AssiNt;iiit Manager (tf the TrafTie
lUireau. has lieen in Portland durinf; the past week
a|)pearin(; before the Interstate Commerce Commission
Examiner in behalf of the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce, in the case of the Portland Traffic and
Transportation Association vs. the Southern Pacific.
Tlu' case involves a reduction in the rates from Port-
land to points on the Klamath Falls Mranch. This
ea.se was broujrht by the Portland Traffic and Trans-
portation A.s.sociation on account of the proposed re-
duction in rates from San Francisco to points on the
Klamath Falls Branch. Although the California Rail-
road Commission has ordered a reduction in the rates
from San Francisco to the California-Oregon state
lin«'. which would automatically lower the rates to
Klamath Falls, the proposed ratrs have not yet be-
come efTertive. It is of great importance that San
Francisco's rates to points on the Klamath Falls
Branch be kept on such a basis as to enable us to get
our proper portion of the trade ofTcred, in competition
with Portland merchants.
MUSEUM DEDICATION
The Park Coiiiiiii»imii lia> <-.\t<-ii<|i'<| an inviation to
the members of The Civic Lcagtie of Improvement
Clubs and Associations, the Chamber of Commeree and
similar organizations to attend the laying of the
corner stone of the new Memorial Museum whi«'h has
deen donated by Mr. M. II. De Young, and is being
ennstructed under his personal supervisi<n). This
celebration will be held at the Museum in Culdiii Calr
Park, Sunday, April ir)th, at 2:00 p. m
BUTTE COUNTY EXPOSITION
The Third Annual Butte County Exposition will be
ii.ld in Chico, May 21st to 2fjth. and the citizens of
Chico and Butte County extended a cordial invitation
to the Chamber of Commerce to participate with them
in this event. Tuesday. May 22nd. has been designated
as San Francisco Day. In pursuance of the policy of
the Clwnnber a delegation of members will attend this
exposition at Chico. Full details of this special ex-
cursion will be printed later, and members are re-
quested to bear this in mind and keep these dates
open.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
228. Civil rni{iiicer, ayi- 32, married, desires position. 12
\tars experience in municipal, highway and hydraulic work,
lias held responsible positions. At one time cmploycti by
the .San l-rancisco Chamber of Commerce. llxcellfiit
rilereiues.
229. Young man of 27, all round experience, ten years in
export and import, and shipping, desires position, lias had
full charge of olTices as accountanl, cashier and salesman
I'our years recent I-atiii .\niericaii experience, and his
kiiuwledge 'of Spanish. I'rench and German qu;ilify him fur
a position where reliability, experience and push will be
appreciated. Well recommended.
230. Services especially valuable to those having varied
interests to be taken care of, such as industrial or engineer-
ing work, has goud general commercial experience, displays
great tact and ability in handling men, can manage a busi-
ness or any undertaking with efficiency and economy, of
unimpeachable character.
231. Russian with a thorough knowledge of commerce
and conditions in ku><^ia and United States, desires connec-
tion with manufacturer for foreign traile tlepartment, or
future arrangements as representative in the Orient and
eastern Russia. Is 31 years of age, married, educated in
Kurope, and has had experience as salesman, sales mana-
ger, advertising, etc.
232. .\n .American, 33 years of age, single, expert account-
ant and office manager of wide experience wants executive
position with a big corporation or estate, pine sawmill or
hotel work preferred. Best of references furnished.
233. .\ young man exiurienced in grain, import and export,
shipping, and dried fruit lines, wishes position retpiiring
services of an expert bookkeeper and cashier. Can furnish
best of local references.
234. Position desired in this country or the Orient by a
man forty years of age, temperate, who has had long
engineering and commercial experience in the I'ar F.ast.
Thoroughly familiar with buying, selling. shi|>ping and fully
conversant with the markets and needs of the Orient, as
well as the opportunities open for American products. Best
of references.
235. .X technically trained executive, 34 years of age.
.'\mcrican, single, wishes to connect with a firm desiring a
high class man. Has had 12 years experience in civil and
mechanical engineering work. Will go anywhere, but prefer
Tacific Coast territory.
236. Young man. 32 years of age with over five years legal
experience, university graduate desires position with a firm
where there is an opportunity for the right man. Prefers
casualty insurance work
POSITIONS OPEN
A-237. .\ local hardware liriii olTers excellent ojjportunity
for two young men to become efficient salesmen. Young
men under thirty willing to start on moderate salary an<l
work up preferred.
A-238. A good opportunity for a young man to learn the
sporting goods business. Must be able to type, good at
ligurcs and do leclgcr work.
A-239. .\ certified chemist to take charge of a large
pliarmacy in China wanted, on a three to five year agree-
ment. Prefer an .Xmerican who can speak French or other
foreign languages \N ill pay a good man a monthly salary
with a commission on the total monthly sales made by the
pharmacy. A good opening for a chemist wishing to go to
China.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The annual election of officers of the Chamber of
Commerce will be held on tin- second Tuesday in May.
next. The following nominating committee has been
appointed :
Wm. II. Crocker. Chairman. E. U. Diamond. \Vm. T.
Sesnon. W. N. Moore. John S. Drum, Sig Stern. A. P..
C. Dohrmann.
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S«n Francuco Chamber of Commerrr Activities
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
1: y .: jrc interested w:i'.c tu 1 urc..,:; I:u'.!c Ucpati
mcni ol ihe Chamber of Commerce Kivin^ number.
14S2. lUtaiui (Cuba) firm wUhet to conimunicaie with
- -'rr» ur rice and beant.
*-i- San Franci»co iCal ) firm, on behalf of Japanckc
. wUhe* to commnnicaie with exporters of velvet
'f Japanese
c lins for
t' .c films,
l-i ;:lc:ciit k.mJ». hcM uirc luf >ptnninii inilU and
A
firm wishes to . ite with
-. and straw braid. . Tters of
i rn, etc. Also would like to coin-
I marine insurance t'irms that might
!><• iiitrr.>;..i i!i <«• V in Chefoo.
14S7. VoWohama ' s to correspond with
importers of silks, liiicn aoJ coUuii goods, silk hosiery and
no\ cities
1458. K
<iiic»» rcUtions.
wishes to correspond with
tiift in this city with a view of
■ t.i 1 Mcxicol p-irly wishes to correspond
\' Ml "C. C C." I.una sheeting; "C"
I - M Head Mills. Would like prices,
term* of payment, etc.
DEFINITION OF A C. I. F. SALB
Tin* Forripn Trade Depart mont has received so
many refpiests for information as to what a "c. i. f."
tranHartion means that it believes the folliiwinf? defini-
tion as puMished l»y the New York Journal of C'om-
nieree at its re^pjest will he of interest. TItis paper is
considered an authority on all matters of this
character :
"In a c. i. f, sale the seller aprees to supply the
goods, to insure them durinf? transportation and to
pay freight upon them to destination, lie clearly
does not ajfree to deliver the Roods at destination.
When a seller is hound to make such delivery he does
not nert'c to insure the ffoods, because insurance in
t is own protection. If the jjoods arc
1 r or delivery at destination the loss
is tiiat of the seller. Insurance is to he effected in
such manner and a(;ainst such risks as a prudent
owner would employ if the risk were his own. If
there is a war risk then the general obligation to in-
sure is an obligation to protect aeainst this risk as
well as against others that may reasonably be sup-
posed to have been in the min<ls of both parties when
the contract was made."
The abovi- il>iisiiin is in rii>lv to tin- fi)lln\vititr
inquiry :
"I"" t'Tin r. 1. I. mr-nn tnat a sPiip|«'r in \u<-
I'nit H miiit deliver the goo<Is on dock at
11 with rgos prepaid? In covering
••. what ■ 'n is the shipper under inas-
as there are so many ilifferent marine policies
ring some more and some less risks! In the event
of war risk insurance would the c. i. f. quotation re-
quire shipper to insure goods and assume the war risk
premium T"
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
For tin- iiKHilh <»f M.ui li tia i<.Mjjii% ,.; jM.i.itiH'H
amounted to HO.^Tf) sacks, butter TlJiVA) centals, eggs
'2.f*}'> ■ >' *'>M'ii,»ugi\r (llawniiani «U;7,S'»1 bags, (locah
65.
'111. i.ntish fiovernment has arranged for the con
striietiiiii of one hundred stiui<lnrd mercantile ships in
tlir- " tons respectively.
-^ lit from Colon are
to the elTect that the ports of Cristobal and Balboa
will be closed to shipping from sunset to sunrise com-
mencing April r>th.
Steamer Quinault was sold last week by Hart Wood
Lumber Co. to the California & Oregon Lumber Co.
for *8r..000.00.
.SteaiiKT Southerner now building at Union Inm
Works .] last week by Walker Armstrong &
Co. for tO.
SAN FRANCISCO TONNAGE MOVEMENT FOR
MONTH OF MARCH. 1917
Arrivals. I'.'IT
Arrivals. 1916
Foreign ports
American (other
than Coaat)
Coast
Grand Total
Steam
Tons
.137,367
-102,289
322,443
r>«;2.(>y9
Sail
Tons
10.1 r.i
Stejim
Tons
12S.i;:U
Sail
T<»ns
14,608
Total No. of vessels. 489
Departures. 1917
Foreign ports 183,838 12,061
American (other
than Coast) 67,456 13,529
Coast 308,351 70,079
Grand Total 559,645 95,669
5.152 62.433 7.754
67,739 330,777 37.325
83.(H2 521,841 59.687
Total No. of vi'ssels 47;{
Departures. I!n6
128,069 14,592
46,470
333,933
508,472
4.147
44,211
62,850
Total No. of vessels. 488
Total No. of vessels. 4H4
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FOREIGN TRADE?
If you are iii!« r-^t' d iii lorii;;ii trade voii should
fill out and send in the blank sent out by the Foreign
Trade Department. The department has received a
number of letters stating that large and profitable con-
tracts were made through the information it furnished
and possibly it coubl assist you. To do this the blank
should be filled out and returned. Many large firms
have not responded but when the list of San Francisco
manufacturers, exporters and importers is sent broad-
cast throughout the world they will probably take
exception to the fact thev were omitted. IF TIIR
HLANK IS NOT SKNT INTIIK DEPAKTMFA'T HAS
NO MFANS OF KNOWING WHFTHFK THFY ARE
INTKHKSTKI) OH NOT. It costs but two eents post-
age to have your firm listed. If your blank is lost,
send for another. The list will be prepared very
shortly and those who have not responderl will natur-
ally be l.ft ofT.
OPPORTUNITY FOR TRADE WITH RUSSLA
A firm having had long experienee in business in all
districts of Rus.sia, has established an office in San
Francisco and state they will furnish names of Russian
importers and exporters, translate and write English .
letters into Russian for a small fee with the under- ^
standing they are to receive a commission on sales re-
sulting from such information. They also translate
Ru.ssian letters into English. Members interested can
communicate with them direct: Walde Klor & Com-
pany. 1457 Buchanan Street, telephone Fillmore 874.
,•»«••■«««»••«—»«»
LnJ
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
fc.. ^ATED JUV^
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Vol. 4
The Commercial. Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
I.\ I.IM rm KSI>A^ A I » KM I. lOiii. n» 1 7
^o. 16
"PRACTICAL METHOD OF INCREASING THE FOOD
PRODUCTION OF CALIFORNIA"
All Californians and San Franciscans in particular
will In- interested in the incetin^; of the California De-
velopment Hoard to he in'ld in Stockton. Fridav. April
27th. iniT.
A largo delegation will attend from the San Fran-
cisco Chamher of Coinmercc leaving here l)y a special
hoat at f):()0 P. M. Thursday. April 2«;th. Returning,
the Hoat will leave Stockton Friday, April 27tli. at G
V M.. arriving at San Francisco 7 A. M. Saturday.
A|>ril 'Jsth. The round tri|> including fare. JMitli and
dinner going and coming will amount to .t'j.oO. Special
state-romns iri.iy l»e secured at a stightly increas.d
figure.
The i>tn;,'r;iiiiiMf printed herewith shoidd attract a
large attendance :
1. Report of Survey of Food Resources of California com-
piled under direction of Council of Defense.
2. Europe's Experience in Mobilizing and Increasing Food
Supply.
SHACKLETON TONIGHT
Lieutenant Sliackhlun. Antarctic Kx|»lorer. will he
tendered a testimonial tonight in the Civic Auditorium.
Lieutenant Shackleton has just returned to this country
after rescuing those of his party who were marooned
on Klei)hant Island. Lieutenant Shackleton spent his
fortune and that of his wife in this work.
lie has cancelled his Canadian cngagenjcnts and has
consented to deliver an illustrated lecture lf)night. The
musical part of the program will he furnished hy the
Military Hand and hy the augmented Hohcmian Cluh
clmrus of l.'fO voices.
Meeting the Problem of Increased Food Production.
(a) The Practical Farmers Contribution.
(b) Lessening Food Waste.
(c) Practical Organization of Food Products.
(d) New Sources of Food Supply.
(e) The Reconstruction Problem.
Compulsory Training for Agricultural Development.
Financing Increased Production.
Message from the C. R. B.
I
Please reserve one
and meals), Stockton
S5.00 herewith.
round
Meet
trip ticket (fare
ing, April 27th.
berth
Check
Name .
Address
REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
At a meeting of tlie Xoniiiiat in;: ( niniiiittce held on
Saturilay. April 14th, for the purpose of nominating
Directors to serve for the ensuing year, the Coinmittee
unanimously nominated the following named members:
GcorRc C. Boardinan. Boardniaii Bros. & Co.
M. J. Brandcn.stcin, Prcs. M. J. Brandcnstcin & Co.
|A. C. Dicricx. Matson Navigation Co.
A. T. Dc Forest. Vice- Prcs., U. S. Sttcl Products Co.
F. Dohrmann, Jr.. Nathan-Dohrmann Co.
J. J. Fa^an, Crocker National Bank.
.•\. P. Giannini, Bank of Italy.
T. .\. Ciraham, Southern Pacific Co.
J^ R. Ilanify. J. R. I Unify S: Co
K. R. KinK.shury, Standnr<l Oil Co.
F. J. Kostcr, California Barrel Co.
Robert Newton Lynch, Chamher of Commerce.
Adolph Mark. Imperial Oil Co.
Seward B. McNear. Sperry I'lonr Co.
Fred S. Moody, Moody h'statc Co.
.■\tholl McBean, Gladdintf-.Mcl'.ian & Co.
C.r.ver Mapnin. I. .Mapnin 8: Co
' : Mant Nicest-. Mcevc- t^- <;.>ii fried Co.
\\. T. Smith. Pres I'acilic lidw. & Steel Co.
1-rank I. Turner. Pres. H.-i>>tings Clothing Co.
R. Volmcr, Volmcr & Perry.
Respectfully submitted.
(Signed) \Vm. H. Crocker (Chairman)
Walton N. Moore Sig. Stern
E. R. Dirrtond A. B. C. Dohrmann
John S. Drum \V. T. Sesnon
82
San FrancUco Chamber of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Entered a* kv^i-Jv .in-. '
OHic* at Sa
ih« A^i ,: :•' _.
1915. At the Putt
4. under
Sabccripiion Prke Fifty Cents per Year.
V by the
SAN FRAN i R OF COMMERCE.
Merchants Exchange HiiiiiiinR, 465 California St..
San Francisco.
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
DEPARTMENTS
Cashier Industrial Marine
Charities Information Membership
ForetKn Trade Law and Order Municipal Affairs
Grain Inspection Legislation Transportation
CRARmZS ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE
CONTRIBUTIONS
Shakcupi'aro wrote, "The quality of mercy is not
^t •• l.ut. TIIK ADVKKTISFMKNT IN ANY
1 M Vi^n SI'KCIAL KVKNTS (JIVKN AS A
< ' i.s Htrainini; iiuTry in so far as
CM .(l and the iiuulity of the ailvertis
ing inrdiiiin is poor.
Rea<l the "Activities" is.siif>d March 21», 1!M7, u y<ni
have not already doni- so and yon will lonrn a concise
a' " incnt of policy, facts, and sound
J... .t.
1 1 vou have not rc«'eivod a copv of the ahove issue,
call up the CHAKITIKS KNDOKSKMKNT COMMIT-
TKK. INFORMATION lURKAl', KKARNY 112 ad-
vininp them of the fact and a copy of the paper will
he .Hent you.
STUDY IT
SAILOR S DAY
April 22. 1917
In 101.' H Day"' was founded in the port of
Floston. M .s. •!!.•«. In 101f> it was recopnized in
the port of New York also. This year the port of San
Francisco will likewise honor the sailor.
The purpose of the day is to emphasize the value of
the sailor to the nation; to draw attention to the
work done for his spiritual an<l .social welfare and
to memoralize those lost while followinfr their calling
at sea during; the past year. Memorial services will
he held in the Vint Conjfreifational Church. Post and
Mason Streets.
NOTICE
In response to the request of Government De-
partments, the publication of the departure of
United States mails will be discontinued in the
"Activities".
STATEMENT OP THE OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT.
CIRCULATION. ETC. KEQUIREU BY THE ACT
OF CONGRESS OK AUGUST 24. J912. i
of San Francisco Chamber u( Commerce .Activities, pubhshed
weekly at Bar
Stale oi c a
Hrl.r. Ill'
afi':
K-
Califomia. for ApHl 1st. 1917.
<<i .San 1 r.iiu imo, »».
Ill jiKJ i..r iln .state :iii<| ('<>niii>
(<i Warren Manley. uli<>, lidviiiK
to law, i|r|)<i<tr!t .hkI >j>.<i that lie
IS the l.iiiiiM ui ihr San Francisco Chamber of Commerct
Activities and that the (oIIouiiik is. to the lu»( ui his
l^iioA InlKr aii<l hrlicf, a true statement of the ownership,
II .iii.i.^', ii.i lit I ,i;(i ii a daily paper, the circulation t, ctr . of
; 1 ion i<»r t : liuwn in " ' . ■
c .Set OI -4, IVli. ,
■ic«ii.... -,-,.., ,..-,.,1 1 aw* and t\< k>>>->iii>ii>, priiiioi ••,, i,,i
rcverxc of thii* form, to wit;
1 Tl:at the iiaiiir» and addm^scs of the publisher, editor.
: .i: . I. !;;(.; editor, ami liu»in< >;» iiiaiiaKers arc;
i'ulii^her, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, San Fran-
cikco. Cat.
Editor. Warren Manley. San Francisco, Cal
V r. none.
I 'IS. none.
J. 1 ii.ii iiir owners arc (<ii\e n.iinr!! aito .i-i>ii «--os ot
individual owners, or, if a corixiration, K>vr its name and thr
natne^i and addre>ses of stoi Uiolderx nwiiintf or liolditiK I
per cent or iiu)rc of the tola! .iiiKiiint oi stock.)
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Frederick J. Koster, President; Seward B. McNear. P'irst
Vice-Fres. ; Robert Newton Lynch. Second Vice-Prcs. : Geo.
C. Boardman, Third Vice-Pres. ; James J. Fagan, Treasurer;
L. M. King. Secretary; all of San Francisco. California.
(No stockhtddtrs ownini; or holdiiiK 1 per cent or more oi
the total amount of stock).
' ' '-. inortRaKees. and other
1 per cent or more of
-. ., or other securities arc:
none.
next above, giving the names
of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any. con-
tain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as
they appear upon the books of the company but also, in
cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon
the hooks of the company v other fiduciary
relati .n, tire name <•! the '«"" for whom
such trustee is acting, i" k»^'" ••'"" '"••' '••^ f'''^ *^'*' Para-
graphs contain statements embracing affiant's full knowl-
edge an'! I- '•' •' (s to the circumstances and conditions under
which > rs and security holders who do not appear
upon til >f the company as trustees, hold stock and
securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner;
and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other
person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or
indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as
so slated by him. . , , • r
5. That the average number of copies of each issue ot
this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or
otherwise, to paid subscribers during the six months preced-
ing the dale shown above is 7,000. (Tliis information is re-
quired from daily publications only 1
Warren Manley.
Editor San Francisco Chamber of Commerce .Activities
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of April.
1917.
^^'■"'•^ CHARLES EDELMAN.
/\fv ro<nfiiiv<.iMii cxijires .\iiril 7. 1*^1^* •
J. That the known be
security holders owning
total amount of b ■■•-i- •-
tif there arc nor.
4. That the t\\
Th.
MEN NEEDED IN THE NAVY
n-.ruitiiiw' olTi. «• «.f the T. .S. Navy has had dur-
inp the pa.st week the assistance of local merchants in ^
eallintr the attention of the public to the need of more
ni.n in the navy to place that branch of the govern-
ment on a war foot inir. The need for men is urjrent
and our members arc reqtiested to do all in their power
to assist in solving the problem.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
S3
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
PANAMA CANAL TOILS ON LUMBER.
DECK LOADS
Duriuf? the last st'ssion df Congress, CongroHsiimii
\\ in. ('. Adaiiisnii (»f (i«'or}?ia iiitnidiK'od a l>ill ri'hitin;;
lit raiiaina Canal t«)ll charf?)' assi'ssiufiits. Tlu* proh-
ahle intt'iition of the iiill was to carry out General
(ioethal's n'c'oiiiiiw-iulatioii that a system of measure-
ment he preserihftl ft»r toll assessment through the
Canal uhieli would he e(|uitahle to all vessels, hoth
foreif^n and of American rejfistry. However, the hill
a.s drawn would place a severe penalty upon tin*
lumhcr induNtry of the Pacific Coast hy assessinj» toll
eharj;es on deck loads.
It is necessary in the transportation of lumhcr
throu^'h the ranama Canal, as ahnost everywhere cl.se
in the world, to place a certain p(»rtion of the «'argo
ahove the deck, for tlu' reason that size, Iciifrths and
conditions are such that a full cargo cannot he loaded
on a ship heneath deck.s.
The Chamher of Commerce is actively interested in
this matter, and inasmuch as a siinilar hill has heen
re-introduccd in the present Congress, the Chamher is
invoking the aid of the California and I'acilic Coast
senators to have the hill so amended that it will pre-
vent dis«Timinatiou against this important trade of the
Pacific Coast. Congressnum .Julius Kahn of San Fran-
ci.sco is furnishing valuahle aid and information to the
Chamher in this connection.
The Attorney and Manager of the Traffic Bureau
took the matter up with Senators and Congressmen in
Washington, April IMth, and it is intended hy the
Chamher that every effort he made to prevent an in-
justice heing done to Pacific Coast lumher interests.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
GENERAL ADVANCE IN FREIGHT RATES
On hriday, the \'-il\\ of April, a contereiice of
shippers was held to consider the petition of the rail
carriers in the I'nited States to make a general ad-
vance in freight rates, due to the Adamson eight hour
law and other increases in cost of oi)erati<»n. The
Chamher of Commerce, through its TrafTi<' iJureau, is
on record with the Interstate Commerce Commission
opposing any general advance without a proper in-
vestigation and hearing, hut a.ssuming the attitude that
such hearing and investigation should he ex|>edited and
a conclusion in regard to the freight rate situation
reached at an early date.
At the meeting in Chieago. April 13th, the National
Tndtistrial Traffic League, of which the Attorney and
Manager of the Traffic Bureati of this Chamher is a
memher, represented all shippers who were not other-
wise represented.
The position of this Chamher is that the shippers of
America will prohahly he called upon to consent to
advances in freight rates, and we on the Pacific Coast
must devote our chi«'f attention to maintaining a
proper relationship in coast rates as compared with
intermotuitain and other rates throughout the Cnited
States. In other words, if it is shown that the carriers
are justly entitled to increa.ses, the Chamher would
not assume the position of opposing such increases,
hut will endeavor at all times to see that the relation-
ship of rates estahlishcd does not work an injustice to
the wholesale, retail and other merchants, manufac-
turers and distrihutors on the Pacific Coast.
USE THE PLACEMENT BUREAU
We wish to call our meml)ers attention to the sole
ohjcct of our i'laccment Bureau, mimely, to l>ring the
right man and the right position together. For this
service there is ahsolutely no charge to either the
employee or the employer. Whenever you need an
exceptionally good otfice assistant or executive, either
man or woman, we would he glad if you would give
us an opportunity of lilling it. Our advertisements
are also run free of charge. Will you not avail your-
self of the services of our Placement Bureau hereafter!
240. A young man, University of California graduate, one
year drafting experience desires position as architectural
draftsman. Understands structural engineering.
241. Young man, single, good personality, energetic, age
36, having sales experience, at present connected with large
wholesale house as accountant and correspondent wishes to
make a change. Will consider an opening with rcliahle
firm in the capacity of accountant or entertain a proposition
to go to the Orient, Manila preferred.
W-242. A woman formerly in retail business in San
Francisco, experienced in buying and selling, would act as
purchasing or selling agent for lirms or individuals. Can
give best of commercial references.
243. A young attorney recently admitted to i)racticc in
California courts and also in United States District Court
for the Southern District of California, desires connection
with reliable law firm. Is 24 years of age and has had
broad commercial experience as credit manager. Best of
local references furnished.
244. Young man, 33, several years general lumber ex-
perience wishes connection in the Hay District. Can handle
correspondence or secretary's duties. Also familiar with
.-hii)ping. Best of local references.
245. An accountant having had 20 years experience in
this line desires position with a reliable firm, in the capacity
of accountant, cashier and correspondent.
246. Competent, experienced purchasing agent, having
selling ability also desires position with a wholesale estab-
lishment or brokerage business. Has had 27 years ex-
perience in San Francisco.
247. Expert bookkeeper and credit man. age 39 wishes
position. Mas had 20 years experience with banking and
insurance corporations.
248. A gentleman of «idc general experience in export
and import business in Knglan<l. and in worM travel. Is
also a French scholar. Wishes an opening in employment
or business proposition.
249. P'irst class correspondent, 38 years of age, thoroughly
experienced in office work desires positifin as secretary or
correspondent where executive ability, originality and inia-
livc arc essential. Has held responsible positions with large
corporations in England, as well as in the United States.
Excellent local references.
252. A licensed attorney of considerable ability is desir-
ous of making connections with a corporation or large busi-
ness concern all or part of time. Is stranger in the city but
comes well recommended
POSITIONS OPEN
A-250. Dried fruit concern has an opening for a young
m.in about 19 who is energetic, ambitious and reliable. A
good chance to learn the business.
A-2SI. A large, substantial importing and exporting firm
has an opening for a young man from 19 to 23 years old
who is bright, energetic an<l w.ints to learn importing, ex-
porting and general merchandising btisiness.
A-253. .An opportunity for a yonng man with export and
import experience to associate himself for a portif>n of his
time or evenings with a firm building up a foreign trade.
H4
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
II you are intercitcJ write to Foreign Trade Depart-
ment o( the Ch«n\bcr o( Commerce giving number.
Municate
o( »alr
party wi»hra to lel in touch with
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would like to communicate
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the sccurinR of rcprcsen-
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BUSINESS FOR YOU
April '21. HUT. at 11:<H) A. M. by l)<j...t gimrtcr-
innstfr at Fort Mason, San Francisi-o, California bids
will be opened for the furni.sliiug of canned tomatoes.
April 27. 1017, at 11:00 a. m. by Department
(V at 2ir> Pine St., San Francisfo. Cali-
f,, ill be opened for the furnishiiijf of hay.
oata and beddin^^.
April 24. 1017 at 11:00 a. m., by Depot Qimrter-
master. Fort Mason, California, bids will be opened
for the fnrni.shinR of tooth brushes, matches, huska-
baek towels.
May 10. 1017. at 11:00 a. m.. Pacific Time, by De-
partment Quarterma-ster. Western Department. 216
Pine St.. San Franeiseo. California, bids will be opened
for the furnishing of fresh beef and mutton.
May 2. 1017. by Commissioner of Indian Affairs. U.
S. Indian Warehouse, Chif^apo, Illinois, bids will be
opened for the furnishing of bacon, coffee, hard bread.
lard, mess pork, rice, salt, sugar, tea, etc. for the
Indian Service. Contract calls for San P>anci.sco de-
Iiver>'. Blanks and information to bidders can be had
I' ■ ing to R. C. Jordan. 608 Howard St.. San
1 California.
April 24th. 10 a. m.. by Depot Qtmrtermaster. Ft.
Mn>i<>n. Cjilif.. f<»r miseellaii<<nis Ktifiplii's.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To th»' Snn Fraut U.o (liamlnrof Commerce.
TIIK WHITK IIorSK.
W
Th- . nt is very grateful for your generous
pli'dge of cooperation and support and he hopes that
you \nll accept this informal acknowledgement of
yotir messaee as an expression of the deepest apprecia-
tion of your patriotic offer.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The i'aeiiic .Mail .'^ .S. Co. announces the sailing of
the veiwels of their Oriental Meet from San Fran<Ms.-(»
as follows: iStoamer Keuadur May 5th, Colnml.ia
.liine 2nd, Venexuela June .iOtli. to Yokohama, Kob.-.
Shanghai, .Manila and Hongkong via Hoiuilulu.
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
Wiisbington, D. C, April HI, 1017.
Watdiington is rapidly changing into a war capital.
The government departments are eloHing down upon
information. The State War and Navy Huildiiig is
under armed guard and no military or naval inftirma-
tion is obtainable. The Navy Department ••N|»i(ially
is on a war baiiis. Not even familit-K of naval ofTieers
are permitted to know location of lleet or any naval
vessel.
Officers and sailorn of the French and Hritish navies
are in Washington, lending color to street life Interest
centers upon visit this week of British and French
tiiplomatic and military and naval representatives,
headed by For«ign .Minister Balfour aiul former Prem-
ier Viviani of France, and Field -Marshal Joffrc. They
will spend an inddinite time in Washington and will
undcrtiike preliminary negotiations for reaching basis
of working agreement between I'nited States and the
Allies, rpon nature and scope of this agreement will
<lepend many matters of legislation besides military
and naval operations.
Progress is being made on the bill i)rovidiiig for
raising war funds by taxation. The tentative Kchedule
of proposed taxes has been published and has met with
.some protest but it is expected that it will be adopted
substantially as published. Business men are asking
that stamp taxes be as few as possible and that general
policy be adopted avoiding t<»o heavy drain ui)on pro-
duction. The spirit of cooperati<»n among business men
is wonderful considering heavy burdens that will fall
upon them immediately. The Senate will pass the
seven billion bond bill early this week and will soon
consider the compulsory military service bill. Strong
opposition to this has developed, but close inquiry
indicates that universal service will be adopted by the
I'nited States within two months and active drafting
for an armv of one million men will be under wav bv
Julv.
PROPOSED DUMBARTON BRIDGE
Much stiniiiins to the project of Imildiiig a f^'Ufrai
highway bridge across San Francisco bay at Dumbar-
ton point has been given by the activities of the Dum-
barton State Highway Bridge Association. The San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce and a large number
of other commercial organizations are favoring the
proposition.
Offices have been opened by the Association at 747
Monadnock Building and already much has been ac-
complished in clearing up legal obstacles in the way
of the construction of the bridge.
The importance of a general highway bridge that
would connect I?edwood City and Newark, thus mak-
ing San Francisco practieall.v a part of the mainland
and giving the interior of the State direct ingress to
and egress from San Francisco, is being brought home
most effectively in connection with the general de-
fense preparations. The military strategic value of
the proposed bridge cannot be underestimated.
CHAMBER OF-GOMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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Vol. 4
The Commercial, hinancial. Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
KVKKV Tin KSDAV — APHIL 20x11. H» 1 7
^o. !7
JOIN THE RED CROSS NOW
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS IS THE ONLY VOLUNTEER SOCIETY AUTHORIZED BY
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO RENDER AID TO ITS LAND
AND NAVAL FORCES IN TIME OF WAR
The San PVancisco Chapter ot the Amori-
raii Red Cross has had sonio hoavy burdens
plari'd upon it by reason of international
di'velopincnts. San PVancisco is onr of three
eities in the I'nited States ordered to raise
two base hospital units, one for the Army
and one for the Navy. The offieers tif tht
Chapter mu.st bear the brunt
of the work that has been
delegated to it. but eo-opera
tion is essential to silceess.
MOKK .MK.MMKHS AHK
XKKDKD.
The Hf(| ( 'ross stands for
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS THE
RESERVE MEDICAL CORPS OF THE
ARMY AND NAVY. AND IN TIME OF
WAR IS SUBJECT TO THEIR ORDERS
Humanity. It is above creed, ab»»ve nation-
ality, above polities.
Do not forpet that in l!>(»«i the AiiierieaM
lied Cro.ss e.xpeiuled in San Kraneiseo the
immense sum of .tl>.7(>0.0(»0. Now is the time
for San Francisco to express its pratitudi-.
The work of the Red Cross, aside from
meetinf? great enierReneies
for whieh speeial donations
are nr-eessary, is a<'c<»mplish-
ed with the prcH-fi-ds of iiiini
Inisliip fees. You can help
in this great work by en-
rolling. NOW!
SHOW YOUR PATRIOTISM BY HELP-
ING THE SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER TO
CARRY OUT THE WORK ASSIGNED TO
IT. (See letter on next page.)
Cut this out and mail to the office of the San Francisco Chapter, 502 California St.
I ask to DC enrolled as a member of tKe San Francisco CKaptcr of tlie American National Red Cross.
Annual Duet. $1 00
Sujtaining Membership. $10.00 per year. ^Namc
Life Memberthip. $25 00.
Patron Memberthip. $100.00.
No Initiation fee.
Address
Strike out whichever memberthip i> not deiired. The fi»cal year enrJa October 31.
No otner obligation tnan moral support is assumed in applying for memoeranip.
86
San Francuco Chamber of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
EntrrcJ Ji ic.-:^.a»5 • jttcr Jarujry 7. 1915. at the Hoit
Oflicc at S«n FrAncitco. Caliiornia. under
lh« act o( March 3. 1879.
Sub»criplk>n Price Fifty Cent* per Year.
Publithccl weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMMER OF COMMERCE.
Merchants ExchanRr HiiiMinK. 46S California St..
San Francisco.
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
Cashier
Charitiea
Forcii^n Trade
GiAin Inspection
DEPARTMENTS
Marine
Memberahip
Publicity
Transportation
Industrial
Information
Law and Order
Legislation
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE
THE RED CROSS
'Ml xuiTMsi JJiiii . r.Ul. ili« I'r. -ni'iit of tiM* Initrcl
Sinti-H puliiiMliid in tin* (InuTal Ordvn* of thr War !)«•-
partnifiit a pnMliimntioii itcfiiiint; tlw ofTirinl stHtii.H of
tli«' K«'»l (roHH in tim«* of war. Thi« first two clau.si'M
rra«i Hs folloWM :
1. That tln' American National R»m1 (Vosm ih the only
volunteer wM-iety aiithoriziMl by this (Jovcrnnu'nt to
render aiil to the laml and naval fom-s in time of war.
2. That any other Ho«-iety ilesiring to rentier Himilar
;, c-an «lo HO only thronjrh the Ameriean Na-
r . .| ( 'roH.H.
A«. utany p«|ueHt.s for ilotmtion.s are lM'in>f made at
thin time. w«' Would sutrifcst a elos*- srrutiny of all re-
•lUentM, ns many mistaken mo ealled patriotic moveH are
ide t»» raise iiu>ney, an<l oft«'n it i.s df»ne in a wronjf
way and throujrh the wronf; atfeneien.
The CharitieH HndopM-ment f'ommittee is watehiuK
with (Treat interest the development of many relief
plans that are maturiiu; under the auspiees of the
IJov.rnment. the National Ke»| Cross, ami th«' I'nited
V iimbi-r of (\uiunerer in eonjunetion with all
i ^ of ( 'oniiMiT<i- tlirniiehout the country.
At this time:
DISPLAY A "NOTICE TO SOLICITORS CARD
FIRE AN APPLICATION BLANK AT ALL
SOLICITORS
REMEMBER THE LIST OF CHARITABLE OR
OANIZATIONS ENDORSED".
l-'-T lllt"'""il* "II
solii-italiitns for ilonatioiis.
eall uj. il<. CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMIT-
TEE INFORMATION BUREAU. KEARNY 112
ESPLANADE CELEBRATION
The Civie L.-aiTUi- <>f Iiiipr«<\ .iii.-iit ("lulls and Am-
Ho«'iations have appointcfl a eommitter to arrant^e a
tittini; erlehration to he held at the Ksplanade on the
(fn»at lliirhway on next Sunday. April 20th. to eele-
hrntc the eompletion of the First S<»etion of the
Ksplanatle.
It wa.H due to the efforts of the San Franei.seo
f'hamlwr of Commeree that this neees-sary improve-
ment was undi-rtaki-n. Our memhers arc invited to
he present at this eelehration.
THE COMMISSION FOR RELIEF IN BELGIUM
120 BROADWAY
New York City
March II. 1017
Mr Kliot Watlsworth,
.VctiuK <'hairman,
Ameriean He«l Cross. WashinjrtMti |> ("
My Ih-ar Wadsworth:
With rc^anl to our <*onvcr)iation today on the
sulijeet of Kuropean experience in orKani/.ation of
the Ked Cross, I woidil lik«' t<» repeat that there has
been one result of two and one-half years of ex-
perience in Red Cross work in all the Kuropean
Countries an«l that is the vital neccHsity f<M' a total
centralization under the H»mI Cros.H Kxceutive of the
wIujIc of the civilian volunteer effort c«iun<'ctc«| with
the comfort of those in the service of the Army and
Navy. Kvcry country in Ktirofic has ffom* throu^th an
era of disintef^rated overlappinjf effort, the multiplyiuf;
of thousands of <-ommittces atid tons of uscIcsn, in-
aproptis. and wronjfly destined material. There as a
lont; struggle on the part of the military ami Red
Cro.HH officials to ^et these matters on to a systetiiatie
and effective lia.sis. They have c»iiin- in the end to
one form of or^anixation in «'vcry country in Europe,
hy whieh the Red Cross Fixej-utive centralizes ex-
ecutive control of all such activities and de<entrali7es
its various iihases into local chapters and these atrain
arc divided into divisions for the provision of money,
of surgical and metlieal supplies, or ntirscs, of base
an<l convalescent hospitals, the crcati«)n. (Milh'ction.
transjiortation, standardi/ation. and re-distribution,
etc.. of all sorts of supplies. The jfroupiinr of these
various divisions must be varied with national neces-
sity, dependinf? upon f;co(;raphi<- and trans|iortation
i|Ucstions. The work of the women, which is a very
larjfe factor in Re<l Cross work must be eo-ordinate<l
through the central affency and a representati<in of the
women in that central atrericy has proved tin* only
effectivi' method of se«-urinjr this. In Kn^rland iiiid
France especially the erection of special and independ
ent or semi-independent women's committees ha>« been
fniitftd of the most extreme difficulty until they
accept diret't control, after which they have become
of the utmost use and puri>ose. The already estab-
lished women's organizations of various kinds can
find their best fiurposc in instruetinp their local
bo<lies to place themselves entirely at the disposal
of the local cha|»tcrs <if the Red Cross.
In (general, the fundamental factor in war or^raniza-
tion (fcnerally ia centralization of executive and su«'h
centralization cannot be effected if there are a lot
of national-semi-indepcndent Moanls or ori;anizations
op«-ratin(; outside, or partially outside of the direct
control of the Red Cross Kxceutive.
In any event the (general principle ?iiust be that
the Rc<l Cross itself is the centralizing cxccutivi'
operating by intense decentralization of its productive
distributing; functions, and this has been arrived at
as the only poasible aohition after an enormoua lot
<»f pain, turmoil, and waste.
Yours faithftdly.
(Signed) IIKRIJKRT IIOOVKR.
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San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
BUSINESS FOR YOU
May 7. llMT at ll:(H' a. iii., l>i<U will l>.- m|>.ii.m1 Ity
Drpot l^HHrttTiiiHsttT at Kort .Mason. San Fraiicisi-o.
Californin for thr furnishing of tlrii'd fish. Hour,
MnttiT. syrnp. tlavorintr fXtratts, apph's. jLsparajrus,
hand hasins. h«'ans. hn-ts. t<)t»thl»ru.siics, «al>l)aK»'.
.heoHf, c'herrii's, fh«»colatf. thrrad. towrls, turnips, .tc
May l'». I'MT at 11 :<H) a. ni.. hids will h.- «>p.-ni'd hy
Drpot Qiiartrrmaster at Fort Mason. San Franoisco,
California for th«' furnishing of froz«'n fresh luM'f.
mutton, fish dried, fish pickled, tlour, haking powder,
lu-ans. rii'e. potatoes, onions, pruiu's. evaporated apples,
peaehes, .-otTei', tea, sujrar. piekles, pepper, einnamon.
loves. ^in»;er. eifjars, flavoring extracts, (Miirants,
jam. jelly, lard, frozen «hiekens. ete.
May 4. I'.MT at \0 .M) a. m., bids will he opened hy
• Jeneral IMireluisinn OfTieer of the Panama Canal,
Washinjrton. 1). <'.. for the furnishinp of steel plates.
^Iieet copper, holts, nuts, rivets, harhed wire, nails,
hrome steel ca.stings. sohler, soil pipe, pipe fittings,
sanitary fittings, valves, cocks, water closet seats, helt
lacing, scruh hrushcs. varnish hrushes. wiiulow glass,
slate partition, safes, leather helting. hose, packing,
caskets, inaiiila rope, oakum, marline, chalk line,
canvas, hurlap, sheeting, ruhher hoots, granulated
cork, soap polish, parafifinc wax, roofing felt, dishes,
forks, spoons, filing hoxes. ruhher hands, l»ond |)a[)cr
and <'arhon paper.
May 2. 1917. at 11:(M> a. m., hy Depot (Quarter-
master. Fort Ma.son. San Francisco. Calif<u*nia. hids
will he opened for the furnishing of canned tomatoes.
.May .'i. 11)17. at l(i.;{(» a. m., hy General Purchasing
Officer «tf the Panama Canal. Washington. D. ('.. hids
will he opened for the installing of new hoilers and
repairs on the steamships Ancon and Cristobal.
May 2. l!>17. at KhiMi a. m.. I>y l)«>pot (^uartirmastcr.
Ft. Ma.son, San Franei.sco. California, bids will be
opened for the furnishing of bags, blankets, buckets.
I'ombs. covers, ('ases. forges, horscshoer's cfucrgency
erpiipment. iron bars. Mu>dicines, bandages, nails,
needles, oil, rivets. Itiirs. kits, brooms, brushes, pencils,
pins, rulers, wine. wax. etc
May 7th, at 10:fX) a. m.. by Alaskan Kngineering
Commis-sion. Hoom 422. \ir\\ Street Terminal. Seattle.
Wash., bids will be opened for the furnishing of engine
lath)' and motor: lathe tools, induction motor, plows,
hand and push ears, bolt cutter and parts, locust pines,
boibr an<l pump, drills, stand hammer, .speeders, mold-
iiiir and .or.- .sand, .steel wire hrushes, ete.
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
Washington. 1). C.. April 24. Hn7.
Congress will pass seh-ctive <lraft bill according to
present prospects much earlier than was expected.
Steps will be taken imiiicdiatcly tlii-rcaftcr t<t raise
army of million men without disturbing industries.
Meanwhile immense cam|»aign will be carried on to
float .seven billitui <lollar loan and shipbuilding will
be pushed at top s|»eed. Ev«'ry wooden vessel built by
(icneral rjoethals will be armed; Secretary Daniels to-
day having asked for five million dollars for armament.
As soon as draft bill is out of way ("(Uigrcss will con-
si<lcr taxation bill. There is feiideiiev to avoid undue-
taxation of production and to place heaviest burden
upon great incomes. Much confusion exists on account
of duplicatcil energies of govcrium-nt dcpartnu'nts and
Council of Natioiuil Defense. Musiiicss men are called
here to cooperate with government and then fiiul it im-
possible to close contracts on any terms. There is
com|)laint also against tendency of Federal Trade C(un-
mission to harass business just at time when other
go\ frniiieiit authorities are nuiking extraordinary de-
mands upon business. There is growing demarul for
new goveriniu'ut munitions department which wouhl
fake over mobilization of industry, raw materials and
all manufactures connected with war. Another de-
jtartment is suggest<'d for c<uitrolling pro<lucti<ui and
distribution of food in connection with war. This work
will be handled by Herbert C. Ibtover who is on tlu' way
here from London. Washington is intensely interested in
visit of British and French C<unmissions headetl respec-
tively by Balfour an<l Vjvini. I'pon negotiations now
beginning will depeiul in large measure the nature of
Aiiu-rican participation in war. Infornuil discussions
have alread.v begun between military, naval, financial,
and eciuiomic ex|terts of British ('ommissiun and .\mcr-
icau authorities.
CHAMBER HELPS THE GOVERNMENT
The Industrial Department i»f the Chamber is c<i-
operating with C«»l. Knight's ofTice, the Depot (Quarter-
master, in connc<'tion with the part San Francisco is
to play in furnishing food stiifTs and manufaeturing the
thcuisand and one articles needed in war time.
The San Francis<'o Advisory C(»mmittee on the Pur-
chase of Army .Supplies has been parlicularl.v busy
during the past week in a.ssisting in the organization
of the hay dealers and the grain dealers. The commit-
tee eonsi.sts of .M. II. Ksberg. Chairman: F. Dohrmann,
Jr.. R. I. Bentley. C. F. Michaels. I. (). Hhoadcs an. I
Warren .Manlev. .Secrefarv.
S«n Frani
C twiinbrr of C
oinmcT
Ai. tivitira
8M
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
CHANGE IN FORCE OF THE TRAFFIC BUREAU
Kfrrrhvi- May 1. l!H7, Mr r \V. I>. Joiini.tlr. who
liaA l«ir iIh" pitit iw.. .,;'n in rhitrK«* «»f tJ>«*
fr«-ii;lil inrifTt. rnlf in- v Jtiul Niinilnr n*N|>uiiMi-
ltilitK-% in llif Truffif liiirfnu, wv^m Iiin <*onn<ftion
with thf Iturraii Nn<l ii«»)»iiinrH th<> work of S4><*r«*tary
■mi Trra«iirrr of Milhr Smnll 4 t'o., fnMfrht trafTii*
manAgiTH. Mr. l)i« .loiirnriti* will Im» HiirriMHit>(l by
Mr ll«rry K StiH*ktT. who will takr ov.-r Ihr work
formerly |M*rfnnni*<l hy the prt>iM*nt incumlH'nt.
TRANSCONTINENTAL FREIGHT RATES
Nothinir haa b» yet bp«>n iinnoiinrrd hy thi> Intcr-
Malf «■ .• romnii.vsion ns to a tiniil tlrfision on
*•»•• •' iM'Mtnl fninht rnt.- .-asrs whirh w«ti'
artfiifii \>\ \arioiiH int«-r«><iiH hrfon- th»' ( 'oinniiKNion.
April 4th and .*»th. Th.- opinions as to what rourn.' th«-
iltM-iNion of thr ConuniiMion may taki- an* many and
varittl. Thf Attornry and Mana^iT of thi- TrafTii-
Iturfau wan pn>Nint and arKUid th«« vhhv hcfore the
Conimiiwion on In'half of San FranriHc-o. the State of
(alifornia. and the I'aeifie Coast ^reneraily. The
opinion is held out hy 'idents of the situation
that th.' Ini.rstate «. roniniission will not
'^•*"l"' 'i'- transroiiinii-nta! rati- nut hod of the
!»•** •' r.iy the Htruetur.' that has heen huilt
np during so many years, espeeially in view of the
hardships and irrejfularities in transportation afTairs
Ifenerally whieh will naturally oeeur on aee(»uut of
the war; No predietinn is to he made as to the
CommiKNion's |.osition, and we ean only await itH
aetual deeision
WOODEN SHIP BUILDING ON THE PACIFIC
COAST
•lore Mrent. who eondueted an exhaustive
'" '» «•" the PaeiHe Coast in eonneetion with
the profrram for ship huildinir. is expeeted to arrive
in Washinirton. I). C.. Mon<lay. April 2:{nl. He will
then lay his report hefore the Hoard and iminediatelv
thereafter not only the ship huildint; |»ro»rram hut
Homethinjr with respe.t to a eoa.st-to-eoast line throiiL'h
the Panama Canal will he announeed.
CHICO. May 22nd
May L'Jii.l j.sSaM Vr.r ;y at the Third Annual
Hutte County Spnmr „m. The ritizens of
Chieo and Hutte County have extended San Franeiw-o
a eorilial invitation to I.,- present on that day. Cham-
ber of Commprrp will run an exeursion to this eele-
bration. the details of whieh will he tfiven out later
LEST YOU FORGET
TIIK TIIIK'I) ANNIAL HCTTK Cn| \TV
SPRINIJ KXPOSITION to he held in Chieo. Mav 21st
to 26th. May 22nd is San Franeisro r>nv arid we
have promised to h.- then-. The Chand.er will run a
speeial train.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the partiet enumerated herewith
will prove intereatmK to you.
254. Offiir inanaKcr. hookkrrprr an«l auililor. ^$, inarrinl,
Mikhei iMikiiion Ha« hail ini >car« rx|>rrirnce. kome hotel
Murk.
255. A compeleni accininlani and auditor desire* potiiion
Mith reliable lirm nrrdiiiK « hiKh Rradr man Hat had
iiiilhntc rxprririicr, and ptihiii- accountant Krot of ref-
erence*.
256. CoileKe man admitted u* practice l>efure the Cali-
"' ' .'r and catually in»uraiu-r cx-
II traffic drpartinent of railroad
... ,<.ii,. >..ti.|MiiK 1.1.. ..I (xptirt and iniport house Willing
111 work niKht!> preparatory tn taking pu»iii .n .Must have
•kutTicirnt »alary to support small family.
257. Voung man. thirty year* of aKc. married, fourteen
yiar» experience as assistant inanaKcr and salesman for
larK'e importiuK and exportiiiK lirm. wishes position in
similar capacity. First cl.i^s correspondent.
258. L'liiversity of < man, 2b years old wishes
poMti. n where there i- nity for advancement alon^
executive lines Has lutl baiikiUK. selliiiK. and imporliiiK
and exportiuK experience Is expert t)o<»kkeeper also. Is
siuKle man and w illiiiK to start on mo<lerale salary.
259. .\n ehhrly man. ko<m| personality, encrKctic, age
.16, expert IxMikkeeper. speaks and writes I'rench. wishes
txecuiive posilii>n all or portion of his time, permanent or
temporary. Salary no object. Can K've best of local
rrl'ennces.
W-263. Voung woman, having three years experience in
.San l-rancisco as puhlic accountant desires position along
similar lines Has highest credentials.
261. .Nmerican. 2H. single, desires position as traffic man.i-
Ker or assistant, or in export departmeiu «»f reliahle con-
cern with opportunity for advancement. Prefers position
in .San Francisco, hut will travel if necessary. Ten years
experience railroad traffic department. Th .roughly familar
with freight rate adjustments, exports, imports, customs
regulations, etc. Ilest of local references furnished.
262. .\ La Salle Kxiension University student preparing
lor tie I" P. .A. examination, wishes t«i secure a position
with puhlic accounting lirm as junior. Is 25 years o|«|, mar-
ried. Possesses originality and energy; at present employe*!
as auditor, anil has had 10 years husiness experience. Salary
"if Hec«»ndary imp riance to practical experience.
265. .\n executive having 14 years experience in selling
line, mostly in California, wishes position of responsihiliiy
with a firm engaged in provision business. Is 36 years of
age. single and willing to go anywhere.
266. .\ salesmanager. .V) years of age. <lesires executive
position with a «lrug sundry or specialty house Speaks
I'rench and German, has had ten years experience Ref-
< nces furnished.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-267. {{iiiikkctpt r. age J.? to .'.tl, married man preferred.
.Must he accurate, steady and amhitious Future prospects
good f T right man." (' •n and manufacturing lines.
A-26S. .\ firm of c<' merchants an«l manufactur-
rrs catering to whrd< .■.•.. > I factories In staple lines
would take in a partner who has some husiness of his own.
with a view to gradually working into (his husiness. Capital
not essential
A-259. Trade journal wants reliable advertising man, ex-
capahle and live wire young man to handle
ki on trade journal. Will give a commission of
-h per cent on all advertising contracts, the commission to
l>c paid each month as it is paid by the a<lvertiser to the
/ company Will also give 25 per cent net com-
• n your own contract which will make over .1.S
!•• I . - 111 commission payable each month Will give two
yrar^ contract to right man If party stays <»n staff for rme
year will give him a financial interest in the journal. Cigar-
ette smokers need not reply.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitie*
HOW TO DISPLAY OUR FLAG
In tirii*r to sIkiw |iatriotisiii fittingly uiul to iiiiiifjiti*
till* unHiiiinoiis .sii|)|H>rt of tin* l*r<'.siiiciit in his coiirsr
in this tftfut worhl wiir. tho Aiiu'rican Hiik \h UfUit:
(liK|ihiyiMl lihi'nilly throui;hoiit our rity. <>iir Wim, liow-
tviT. IK iiiorc than a pii'cr of Ituiitiiic. It is an i-iiiltli'in
itf our (ioviTiiiiu-iit anil its |irinripli-s. and as sm-li an
cnihli'Mi our fhijr slmuM In- tri'ati-<i witii iliii' rrspiM-t.
As Kouii'tinii-s tlirnujrh tlioujfhtU'ssni'ss «»r rari'li'ssiirss
our flnj; is haiiiiliii without thi- nspiTt wliirh shoulil
hv shown to it. thi- following rulis fminil in the Army
nnd Navy .lournal of April 14, li'lT. an* puhlisli. .1 for
the information uf all who diKplay tin* tla^;.
1. Our flajj should m-vrr Im* usi-d as a rov<i' lor a
taldi' or a di-sk. or otliiTwisi- plai-i'd whi-rr any ohji-rt
ran hi' put upon it.
2. It should not III- usimI to di-i-oratr a platt'onii so
that thi> speakcnt or thoKe occupying tin* platform
would hi' ahovi' thi' Haj;. If usi'<l ahout a platform it
should he hun^' altovi' tin* platform so that it would
Im* ahovi' thosi' orcupyin^r tlir |>iatform. Tin- tiajr must
he ahovc the man.
'i. Our t\in: should nrvi'r ho drapi'd or fi'stooni'd.
howi'vi'r attraitivi'ly tlu' rolors may li'nd tln'iusi'lvi's
to HUoh I'fTiM't. If draping or frstoon I'ffi'i-ts arr di'siri'd
thi'y should hi' nuidi* with rrd. whiti* and Idui* hunting.
Whi'U usin^' Itiintint; tin* rrd should hi* on top, the
whiti' should follow, aiul tin' Itlin- should Iti* hi-low.
4. Of roursi' I'Vi'ryoui' knows that in tlyinj? our Man
till' union should hi* up. If our Ma^r is not tlown from
a mast or stafT it should hi* so hun^ that thi> union is
to the north or east as thi* rasr nuiy hi' : tin* union
should not hi' to tln' wrst or south.
If till' fori'^'oinjr ruh's hi* ohsi'rvi'd our Haj; will Itr
tri'ati'd with thf dijrnity and ri'Vi'ri'iU'i' to which it is
I'Utith'd as till" I'liihli'iii of all tliosi* principles of lihcrty
and justiiM' upon which our (tovcrnrncnt is founded.
A Call to Arms
"PRACTICAL METHOD OF INCREASING
THE FOOD PRODUCTION OF CALIFORNIA
Thi.s is th«' first call that the ('handier of Commerce
has made upon you.
The meeting' of the California Development Hoard
will he held in Stockton, to-morrow, April 27tli.
The S. S. *'F. C. Walker'*, of the California Navijra
tion & Improvement Company, will have WashiiiK'ton
Street wharf at «;:(H» p. m.. to-nijrlit, Thursday. April
2<Jth: arrivinj; at Stockton 7:(M( a. m.. Friday ; leaving
Stockton at H-.iH) p. ni., arrivinjr at San Francisco 7:0(1
a. m.. Satunlay, April 2Hth.
Round trip includinf? fare, .state-room and dinner
jroinjf and eimiinjr. hy lioat, will amount to *.").(m> This
includes state-room with sinjrie hertli. If two parties
o<'cupy a douhle state-room, the price will In ."M.(K»
round trip.
The present world-wide food shortage is a matter
that concerns everyone, more especially the wholesale
and manufacturing interests of .San Francisco. Ilow
California can assist in this matter will he thorouuhlv
discu.ssed at the Stockton meeting.
RECRUITING FOR CALIFORNIA COAST
ARTILLERY CORPS STATIONED AT
SAN FRANCISCO
liy (leiieral John A. Koster
Cliainiian .Military AlVairs Committee of
San Franei.seo Chamher of Commerce
San Francisco has ten compatiies of Coast Artillery
Militia which will prohahly he called into the Federal
service at no very distant date. These companies now
average ahout (•■'> men each, which is their minimum
peace strcii^rth. In order to he of cfTicicnt assistance
to the Federal ( ioveniiiient , it is necessary that these
roiii|tanies he recruited to their full present authori/.ctl
strcn^'th of 1<i!l men each, an increase of ahout 4(NI
men for the ten companies. Orders have just heen
issued to discliar(;e from this Corps all men havin^r
dependents who look to them for their siiltstaiitial sup-
port, and such vacancies as may he created hy these
discharj;es must also he filled. The Corps has heen
and is still actively cn^a^'cil in recruiting', and for the
honor of San Francisco these efforts should receive the
hearty support of our citizens. Only men who are
without dependents in the sense ahove referred to are
wanted for enlistment. The recruitinjf of this Corps to
its authori/ed strciiffth affords San Francisco her o|>por-.
unity "to do her hit" in a militjiry way. as the ten
companies of the Corps stationed here arc essentially
a Sati Francisco orjrani/ation. What the Corps needs
is more men and the citi/cns of San Franei.seo should
help the Corps to t;ct them. Men can enlist at the Arm-
ory. 14tli and Mission Streets, in this city, or at tin-
various recruitinjr stations now maintained in the
downtown section.
HOW TO SHOW RESPECT TO OUR NATIONAL
ANTHEM
It is hecornin^; ciistonijirv (iiiriiitr this war time to
play our National Antliem. 'The Star Spanjrled Man-
ner." on many occasions and on those occasions the
audience |)resent arises as a mark of res|)ect. I'nfor-
tiinately too many in the audience fre(|uenfly seem to
feel that pro|»er respect is shown hy merely heing on
their feet. This is not true.
When our National Anthem is played it is not the
time to put on an ovcri'oat. converse, look around at
others in the amlience. move ahout. put on a hat or
smoke a cipar. If the audience desires to show the
pro|)er and rcjriilatioii respect to our National Anthem,
it is not only sufficient to stand, hut it is necessary to
stand facing the music and to stand in silence. Hands
should not he in pockets or a cijrar in the mouth. If out
of doors, a man's hat should he held ajrainst the left
shoulder, or if the weather is inclement, the hat should
he sliffhtly raised from the head. Patriotic citi/ens will
show the pro|»er respect to our .National Anthem, once
(hey know what is eX|>ected of thi'lU.
YOUR CERTIFICATE
.Mciidiers who have the old iirtilicatc of the Cham-
her of Commerce of San Francisco are advised that
these are not properly a certificate of the {>re.sent
Chamher of Commerce. These can he I'xchanjrcd for
the new certificates, which read: "SAN FHANCISCO
CIIA.MHKH OF COM.MKKCK."
QO
San Franri»co Chamber of Commerce Activitie*
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested wiiie to 1 uicik" Trade Depart-
merit oi the Chamber of Conrvcivc giving number
1467. Ki»»»c I japan • hrin %«i»hr» ti. arx in touch «ii»i
• > ' ■ I .till ia»c» iiiadr ol b*nilM»4».
s]u-> t.i 1 ••iiitiMinualc with
«iani uarti
I4W.
«iih im.
albumrn
147a. i
South Amerit •'"
r» of Amerkaii iii.»mii.i>t
'« of rrprctrnlaliiin in
parly would like to (;i>inmuni-
'.-^l>.r«. Ill I. f niiLiiiL- lii.ii iillli r\
~ia. ^pllt l>aiii-
;>r;uHt'«, ''rr-
ll»t ul
•r the f>
.'.h cxpurlcrA ul all arlick;
OPPORTUNITY FOR REPRESENTATION IN
RUSSIA AND JAPAN
.1. «;. NVi'kHhr. r_'«'l Itii.lijiiian Strr.t Ii-hvi-h for tin-
nri«>iit on Mny *MU. l\*' Uhh hiM-n Kclliiiu Ku.HMiiin ^imhIs
in Japan and China and JapanoMc phkU in Kti.vsin for
('ifrht<>«'n vi^ant and undcrstiinds th«> HiiKsian. Japan<>Ht>
and ('hini>H«> lahtfiiatri'^. II*' will Io«-Ht«- in Japan Hn<l
tri««h>>H to ri'pr«*H.'nt firms <|rsiron.s uf Ki-llin^ dry j;in>ds.
■ r antl stHti«»n«'ry. Th«)sr inl<*n*Ht<Ml
witli liiin dirrrt.
OPPORTUNITY FOR RAIL MANUFACTURERS
AND EXPERT ENGINEER
Thi* Ktin-iirii Irmlf l)iji)iriiin-iii Ims « rr<|u«*H| from
the ConKid (iinfral of Kniador. Mil Cnlifomia Strn-t.
for prirt'H on rail.s of Iwst tpiality wri^hinj* fift«'«*n.
t\vi*nty ami twenty srvrn and a half pounds prr mft<T
di*liv*r«'d ill port of (Siiayaipiil. KiMiador. (^notations
to !»•• Htrady a,s ponsihlr.
Thr ConMid firm-ral also wislios to «-nt;a(ro an oxp<'rt
to siirvpy thf Hay of Pailon. Kmarlor. to makr ol»
!MTvation>i to a.HDTtain tlm work n .sMary to rnahh-
larfrr Htrainrr* to mtrr tin* iiuuT harhor.
Both of aKovi' an' on hrhalf «»f tin* (}ov«'rnm«'nt of
Kt'iiador and thoM«^ inti*n-sti-d should communicate
din-ct with and furnish full partii-ulars to the Consul
fJenpral.
POR THOSE INTERESTED IN ASIATIC RUSSIA
Tin- Korfi(»ii i'nulf I »• |>;irliin-iil is itirnnin-ii liv Mr
Horis Mailovich of 14?> California Strci-t '« Russian
that h" r of Russian n-
and KiiL' '•<! in solicitinfr u
trade to ifi-i loui-tlirr Hini insi-rt a notirr in scvi-ral liiis-
sian newspapers in Russia. An Kastcrn ortratii/ation did
thin and furnished the names and addresses of some
fifty firni.H with their particidar lines the cost amount-
inft to ahoiit one drdtar eai-h per inw^rtion. Mr. Mailo-
vich is confidi>nt that firni.s takinif advantaffc of this
MutTifestion Would receive many orders and he would
translate for a nominal fee. It is HUf^frcHted thoae
interested take the matter up direct with a view to
forming such a cluh advertisement.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
liiiliitlt StcMitirr St-halot' uiiicii nriiM-d iicrc hiMt
week from Liverpool hrouKht a general oarf^o, a
irreat part of which waa discharifcd at Panama.
On April 17th tin* House Naval Committee rep«»rted
the hill aulliori/iiitr the (iovcrnment to take over any
or all v«>hhc1m huildin^ or in commission. If owners
ohject to purchase price fixed hy the i;ovcrnment
they may accept TK) per cent and sue for the halance
Steamer Fah-on owned l»y the ('has. Nelson Cti.
iind huilt in Seattle. ]WH, was sold last week to W.
R. (Jrace & Co.. price said to liav.- hcen ♦r>(Mi.<MM» (HI.
(ierman S<>hooncr Atlas which has hcen interned in
this |)ort. waa aold hy U. S. Marshal to E. K. Dimond
for !!C».(H>0.
The Steam Schooner Hornet. 4(>2 tons, has I n
sohl by Fret! Lindcrnutn of this city to C. C. Mentrd
& Hro, Co. of Louisville. Ky. f<»r sKK.'i.OOO. She was
huilt anrl operated in the coast liimhcr trade until a
year ajr". when chartered out. Another local vessel
recently sohl was the Schooner Ludlow. CA'-i tons net.
She was purchase<I hy the (Julf Trading Co. of M<»hile.
Ala. from the racific Freitrhti-rs Co.
Otto Jidstrup. resident af^cnt for the Fast Asiatic
Co.. has notified the Marine Department of the Cham-
her <»f Commerce, of the fact, that additional ports of
call for the Oriental fleet of their line will he in-
augurated. Sintrapore aixl Hanirkok have hcen added
to the previous siTvice (fiv<>n to K«)he. Yokohama.
Shani;liai and Ilontrkonfr.
Standard Oil Steamer Titfcr was launched at the
I'nion lr«»n Works on .\pril 21st. This new vessel is
\]{) fri'X lontr, r»(» fi'it heaiM and 41 feet depth of hold,
will have a carrvin(r eHpa«'ity of lO.(MK) tons and will
he e<|uip|><-'1 uitli |ri(il.. ••xpaDiiion 'iii/iiii.v i1..\ ..lM|iii|i'
.1.400 II. I'
CHINA COMMERCE CLUB OF CALIFORNIA
The China Coniincrce Cluh of California lias now
received enouffh pledges to (;uarantcc its succeHS.
Those interested in commerce with Chitui. those who
desire to sec San PVancisco ma«le TIIK gateway to
China and the Orient and those ititerested in the con-
tinued progress of this <'ity rcpardless of whether they
enpa^e in foreipn cninnwn'c or not are nrffed to join
this T'luh. Full infornuition will he fiirnishe<l upon
a|)plication to the Foreij^n Trade Department of this
< 'hamher.
OPPORTUNITY TO PROCURE SOME MEXICAN
GARBANZO BEANS
The Foreign Tiatl* !)• |>ai liii< nl is advised hy the
Monler Trading Com|)any of No^ales. Ariz<»na. they
have arranfred to handle a lartfe proportion of the
Yarpii River Valley (S<»n<ira. Mexico) trarhan/o hean
ero|>. The (rarhan/o hefnns to move late in May and
the Border Tradinp: Company claim to he in position
to contract fj>r ten thousand sacks of 100 kilos each.
All interested shoidd communicate direct at once as
prices are very apt to advance.
1^
LKJ
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
«•*»•#•••••••»#»« t'^
Vol 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
K\i:U\ Tin us DAY M\\ liux,. lOIT
^o. Ig
JOIN THE COMMERCIAL CLUB
The motto of tin- San Francisco (Commercial Chili
IS "'For till' (lood of our City." The past years have
shown that the Cliih is faithful to its Motto. l'«)sse.ss-
inp today a strong; or^aiii/atioii and exereisinf? a pro-
found infhh-nre upon th** eonununity. it should he still
fiirther strenjrthened. With that end in view the Cluh
now i)ro[»os«'s to enlar^je its inemhership, thus strength-
ening; its influence. Its memhership comprises many
of the leaders in the husiness and professional life of
our City. Its daily luncheon has hecome the huh of
many husiness organizations that make use of its |)ri-
vatc dining rooms as tln-ir meeting place, and from
such gatherings eminate many of the things that con-
trihute to the city's progress.
I'rohlems that se«'m vexatitius and ins\irmnuiital)le
are often easily disposed of when the memhcrs of any
trade organization or husiness interest sit around the
tahle at iun<*heon; the good fellowship thus created
disposes of many a knotty prohlem and hrings parties
together who would otherwise, for competitive reasons,
he far apart. Tin- ("lull's fjuartcrs in the Merchants
Kxchange Building arc spacious and handsome; hcing
situated in the center of the commercial and whole-
sale district they offer to San Francisco husiness
or professional men facilities in a far greater degree
than any other like organization.
During the month of May a campaign will he
started to bring the Club's membership up to its limit
of 2,()(X); when that n\imber is reached the roll will be
closed and a waiting list established.
IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER JOIN NOW
Vou will get full value for your memliership iiive.st-
Tuent and also be "doing your l)it" for "The (Jood r»f
' Mir City".
The San Krancis«'o C()mmercial Club exercises a
function that is essential to the best interests of San
Franeiseo. It is promoted by the same forces that
work for the development of the industrial and com-
mercial life of San Franeiseo as exi>res.s<'d in the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of
Commerce cooperates in the elos«'st possible way with
the Commercial Club, and the social features of the
latter and the activities of the former admirably co-
alesce for the same purpose. The Commercial Club
offers the necessary features for business men to get
together at luncheon time, t<» entertain distinguished
visitors and to discuss more or less informally matters
of commercial and community interest. The Cham-
ber of Commerce is the organization which expresses
and makes effective the re.s(»Ived views and interest
of the business community. This coordination of in-
formal commercial discus.sion on the part of the Club
and the active work of the Chamber through its many
bureaus is highly gratifying. As organized at the
present time, there is no overlapping or dii|)lieation of
effort on the part of either organization.
It is hoped that the effort to bring the ("lull's mem-
bership up to its limit of two thousand will meet with
enthusiastic sueccss.
S-£-^^^
President.
San Francisco Commercial Club
President,
.^san l-'rancisco I'liamber of Commerce.
San Franci»co Chjunbcr of Cunuucrcr Activities
SAN FRANCISCO rCHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Entered u »econd-clMs matter January 7. 1915. at the Pott
Office at S«n Francisco. C«hforma. under
Um act of March 3. 1879.
Sabtcriplion Price Fifty Ccnt» prr Vrar.
PublUhed weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Mrrchantt Exchange Buildinf. 465 California St .
San FraiKisca
BUSINESS FOR YOU
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE
Till' ( hantic.H Kii.l ('uimiiitto-, df.sins tti
r«M fn fhf attention ..i - s. thf immmI of iiuiuirini;
' '<> thi' ntiiiKToiis n|i|»onU now ln'in(f made
f' 'lotjH on lifhalf of many olijootK that are prc-
mattirr. ill aciviM>i) ami n.'«'<ll««H.s. particularly at rucIj
a oritiral time an tli«> |>r('M«>nt.
In the ronHor^ation of the rewotin'OH of the eoiintry.
it is jiwt AS nefejwary to fons«'rvf tlw (;ivii)|? powrr
for charitable purpoHes of tliis community as it is to
rvv and multiply our footi (^rowini; and food
. iV.
The Charitahlc Institutions of this city will ihtuht-
le«« he called Upon to meet an increased demand for
relief, and thix committe«> desires to impresK a.s em-
phatically a« it can on our memhcrs, that any contri-
hution they may Im' solicited for, or <lcsirc to nuikc,
he made to an institution pivinp relief to the i>oor
and ne«tly. and to refuse altsojutcly to eontrihuto to
or consider any solicitation made for an object that
is trivial, frivolous, and ncfdlcss.
I'se the various forms supplied (gratis by this Tom-
mitten. If you have not sent in for the forms do so.
r»e the Charities Hnditrscment Committee Informa-
tion Bureau. Kenrny 112. which is at your <lisposal.
Special Train to CHico
The Thini AiiniKii lUitt- « oimty Spriii).: Iv\j>«>siiiun,
which will be h"!d in Chico. May 21st to 2r)th. will bo
attendi-tl by • ^ m Francisco business men who
will avail tli- of the special train, which the
Chamber of Commerce will run upon this occasion.
May 2'ird is San Francisco Day and the Chamber's
special train will leave San Francisco 8:20 p. m.,
Monday, the 21st and returninff will leave Chico 11:15
p. m. Wednesday the 2*ird. nrrivinp in San Francisco
Thursday morninp at 7 :W.
The fare will b- ni>T>roximately ♦12.00. including;
I'ullman berths ar for Compartment (for one^.
If tw« fMipv ■ ;>,Mrtiii<-nt \ho fare will be
*17.<«'
Please reserve
one
round
trip ticket
(fare
and
berths to Chico.
herewith.
Ma>
21st.
Cheek for
The actual •
will
t»e pro ratci
1 and
will
depend upon t '
• r of
people attending
tb.-
excursion.
.May 24. l!»17. a( 1«»:<K» u. m.. by |).-p.»t (^uart. r
master. Seattle. Wash., hu\s will be opened for ftirnisb-
in^ caiuied fish, flour, canned tomatoes, coffee, prunes.
eva|H>rated milk, sugar, butter, sirup, salt, butter,
canned apples. bakiiiK p«»wder. beans, beef, brushes,
eabbajfe. cards, cheese. ei(fam. coeoa. crackers, ham.
oatmeal, canned peaches, pears, sardines, sausage,
spinach, tobacco, etc.
May 7. 1!»17. at 10:(M) a. m.. by Depot <^narter-
master. Fort Ma.soti. San Francisco. California, bids
will be t>pcned for furnis|iiii(; packini; boxes. (Fi»r
su«h lumber as the market affords.)
May 15. 1917. at 10:00 a. m., by Depot (Quarter
ntaster. Fort Mason. San Francisco. Cal. bifls will be
opened for the furnishing of miseellaiicous supplies
such as boilers, bowls. c<»llanders. pans, strainers, bit
blades, boards, bolts, books, brushes, clips, clocks,
cloths, cups, dippers, ellutws. eyelets, fasteners. <iil.
paint, pipe, sercws. s|irinps. taps, tubes, varnish, waste,
wire, wrenches, etc.
May 15, IDIT, at 11:00 a. m. by Alaskan Kupineer.
inp Commission, room 422. Hell Street Terminal. Scat-
tb". Wash., bids will be openc<l for the furnishint; <»f
mi.scellaneous articles of hardware such as crowbars.
irrindst(»ncs. etc.
May 14, 1!M7. at 11:00 «. m.. by Alaskan Knifineer
iuff Commission, Room 422, Hell Street Terminal,
Seattle. Wash., bids will be opened for the furnishing
of miscellaneous articles of hardware such as Manila
rojii' binnriifrs and parts, efe.
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
April ;{(». I!n7.
Legislation providing for (lovernment control of
food will soon be enacted by Congress. There is in-
creasing pressure for drastic suppression of painbliiip
in focMlstuffs. Prices arc higher in Cnitcd States than
in Kngland or France and people are demanding to
know why. Hills have been introdtieed giving Secre-
tary of Agriculture large powers over proiltiction and
it is proposed to a<lvance loans to tenants seetired l».v
their crops as is done now by beet sugar companies in
Calif(»rnia and elsewhere.
Taxation bills are also being perfected. There is
rising opposition to some features of new tux plans
but gencrall.v speaking they are satisfactory. Just
how much money shall be raised by taxation and how
much debt shall be pas.sed along to the next generation
is a question that will be threshed out. Disposition of
administration is to tax heavy present generation ami
this will cause much debate.
Marshall .I(»ffre f«»rmcrly Premier Halfour. an«l
other members of French and Hritish Commission
have been tirgcntly re(|uested to visit San Francisco
while in this country but they cannot find time. They
will go as far west as Chicago.
War department is delighted with splendid enlist-
ment showing at San Francisco and with patriot! •
spirit of coast generally.
Representative .Julius Kahn has made a national r*-
putation by his leadership of Conscription Hill. His
nanie is in every Eastern newspaper and his eolleag>ics
ill Hoiise and Senate have sh<>wered praises upon him.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
0.?
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL RATE ADVANCE HEARINGS
I he Traffic Hurcaii is in recoipt of a wire from Mr.
.\iiimi. who is in New York, statiiiK that th<' lu-arinj^
on carri«rs' applicatimi for 15% advance will hcfjin
May 7th ami will prohahly consume that week. Ap-
plications for like advances are to be file*! immediately
in all states. That means that the carriers will tile
applications before all of the Stat«' (.'ommissions f«)r
permission to make 15% advances in all state tariffs.
Shippers' cases on interstate tariffs and cross examina-
tion of the carriers will begin May 2.{r(l.
The Sunthern Pacific ('Mmpany has published on page
284 of Trans-('«»ntincntal Kast Mound Tariff No. MM
export commodity rates on l>arley. beans, canned goods,
dried fruit, to Algiers, Gretna, New Orleans, lV>rt Chal-
niett and NVestwego, La., Galveston, Tort Holivar and
Texas City, Tex., the same rates that apply to New
York via the Sunset Gulf Houte. This applies to ship-
ments consigned to destinatiotjs in Kurope, Mexico,
Cuba, Porto Kico, West Indies. I'aiumui and Central and
South America. The rates become effective May 28th
and are published with the idea of relicvinir some of
the congestion at the port of New York.
CHANGES IN TRANSCONTINENTAL RATES
The TrafTif Bureau lias rrceivcd a copy of Kasl
Hound Trans-Continental Tariff .■{-.M, just pulilished.
The rates on the following commodities are to be
advanced, etfcftivr Mav liSth:
Pickles
Tabic Sauce-
Vinegar
Rrcis and Spools for Cable
or Wire
Syrup
Hooks and Calendars
Certain kinds of Clothing
Desiccated Cocoanut
Harness Dressing
Shoe Blacking
Drugs and .Medicines
(ilass Insulators
Metal Taper Towel Holders
.Mustard Flour
I'apcr of various kinds
Printer's Roller Composition
lold scrap)
Rubber Belting
Hose and Packing
Cotton or Leathec Belting
l-"ur Seal Skins
Soap. Soap Chips, etc.
Spices
.Straw Braid
Turpentine
Twine and Cor<lagc
\'anilla and Tonka Beans
W halebone
Woods of Value
The miniminii carload weight on green coffi-*', glue
and glass insulators has been advanced from 'M).C\(H)
lbs. to 4(1.000 lbs.
Both advances and reductions are shown in the
ela.vs rate arbitraries which are used in making cla.ss
rates t(» points in ea.stern Canada.
Rciluetions are shown in the rates on the following
commodities:
Chocolate
Cocoa
Cocoa Butter
Cocoanut Butter
Clothing of different kinds
Drugs and Medicines
Mustard Flour
Copper
Manganese Ore
Barley
Glue Stock
Canned Goods
Dried Fruit
Beans
Tomato Pulp
Tallow Oil
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
The tariff may be examined at the Traffic Htireati
for ftirther detail, or thi.s may be .secured by phone
or letter.
26J. .\ 301111K mail. J.i yi.ii> oiil. ii.i\ m^ ev.iuue ai>iiuy,
4 years experience in adverlisiiiK and salehinan^lnp lines,
wihlies to connect with a substantial lirni al.mj; similar
lines. Can furnish automobile if necessary.
270. An executive, who is also a fully qualilied account-
ant and bookkeeper of some 13 years experience wishes
position of trust and responsibility with some lirm reipiiring
such services. Salary secondary consideration.
271. Single young man of 25 wishes executive position
with a bank or shipping and conunission firm. Has had
lour years banking experience and can furnish good
references.
272. .\n aclvertising man of ten years experience with
national advertising agencies and companies in the east
wishes a position along >imilar lines with a local lirm
273. .\ young iiian. 35 years of age. wishes executive
position with machinery lirm. Is capable of taking full
charge of pay-roll, aixliting and general ledger work Will-
ing to furnish bond. .\lso to go to small country town,
if a good opportunity ofTcrs.
W-274. A clever poster artist and fashion illustrator,
22 years of age, having recently completed a four year
course at the .San Francisco Institute of .\rt. wishes a
position with opportunities for advancement. .Salary sec-
ondary consideration to practical experience. Willing to
go anywhere.
275. Position wanted by a young niarried man as
general operating manager or expert manufacturing cost
accountant with a growing manufacturing establishment.
276. A Spanish young man. having executive ability,
familiar with imi)ort and export business seeks part time
employment. Excellent opportunity for a firm building up
Latin .\merican trade. Best of references furnished.
277. .American, aged 33, single, wishes executive position.
is cx|)erienccd draughtsman, .salesman and stenograiiher,
with some bookkeeping experience also. Wishes to connect
with a manufacturing, engineering or commercial concern.
Good references.
278. A sales manager, with ten years experience in
(iitTiTent lines, wishes a position. Is 26 years old. married,
and speaks and writes French. Moderate salary accepted,
if there arc opportunities for advancement.
280. Freight traffic man, several years railroad and com-
iiicnial experience in San I'V.incisco in traffic and auditing,
age 3.^. married: desires position with any good commercial
Iiouse
A-281. Wanted partner — I have just secured agency to
sell line of machinery pro<luct for one «)f the largest manu-
facturers in the east. Have spent money and time securing
this agency and learn that I cannot handle it alone. It is a
fine proposition for a live wire partner who must have at
least $500. on hand
POSITIONS OPEN
A-279. .\ local iron and steel company want a young
man stenographer and bookkeeper, from 20 to 2.'> years of
age. Some collecting to be done also Good opportunities
for advancement for an encrifelic. ambitioun young man.
COMMANDEERING AMERICAN SHIPS
Tlicrc liriiiL: a niiiior that tln' < io\ eriiiii<'iit w.is ;ih«)ut
to commandeer American vessels the foreign tra<ie de-
jiartmeiit si-nf the following teletrram to the National
Chamber :
"Is government procuring list Aimrican ships for
po.ssible comnuindeering for use transporting supplies
to Kuro|)e and can you learn whether it is contemplated
to commandeer stich vessels regardless of their being
tirgcntly needed in the routes they now serve that is,
will consideration be given to loss which might restdt
in their withdrawal from present service."
To which llir- following rt-ply has been received:
'Tnderstand that consideration mentioned in your
night btter twenty fifth will be carefully weighed by
Government in making any decision,"
SM
San Francisco Chamber of Coiunierce Activities
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
l! y u a:c ii'.'.t! Ci'.c-i A:;tc tu lu:cj,;n IiaJc Depart-
meni o( ih« Chamber o( Commerce (ivmg number.
I47i. I
munii-alr
lu CKin
' llat and
«»oiil<l like to get in
•nd prcterred iron* with a view
i4:(
c\cr>
atv>\r Mtt
loKue on
firm r
to |;r|
..f
ui
itjoiii. Cala-
11. ii iikr <•> communicate
t he interested in securinK
a') party wishes to communicate
■^ „ dealers in sporting gouds <>( all
Wiruit
H79. San Franciscn (Ca!> organization, on behalf of
' V of wire good"* of all
uiinicaie with importers nf
^•iO. Ha%-«fia (Cuba) organization, on behalf of one of
wishes to communiiate with produce exporters,
)
licago (III.) firm would like to communicate with
'>f Philippine and Japanese basket ware of every
14«-.' firm, established for 20 years and
«i!' . Bordeaux and M.ir>ril1p";. wish to
1 wi(h rxporiers of timber of all 'icultural
I mineral oil. chemicals and |>: u-s. who
nuj{ht lu interested in representation in Iraiicc. References.
REPORT BRITISH WERE TO COMMANDEER ALL
BRITISH SHIPS
Thf pn-Hs have r»*port«'cl tho liritisli (invrrnmi'iit \vh.s
about to roiii!iuiii(I<*or all British vt'ssr-ls to carr>* siip-
]A'u's to Ktiro|M». Th«* forfipti trade dopartmont wired
tho National t'hamhor as follows:
**R«'port»d Itritish (J«>v«'rnin«'nt conunandpored all
British vivsils. Is this corrrct. wlirn oflTortivo and will
it withdraw Itritish vessels from this Coast T"
To which a reply eaine reading:
"Tnahli- to eontirm report iiu-ntioned your telegram.
Inquiry British Kinhas.Hy and State Depart nient de-
velopH information that retfiilation British vessels hy
«M»v«'mnient authorities estahlished last fall still
eontiniies but no indieation that rejrtdations have he-
eome more stringent or that vessels will be withdrawn
from Paeifie Coast. Will advise if situation ehanges. "
FOR INCREASING TRADE IN ORIENT
The for<lUii trJui'- <!• part iiniit i^ ;ii|\i>.<<l I'V a lari-'f
loeal firm that one of their representatives who has
iK'en doing business with the Orient for fifteen years
is alwut to leave and will visit Japan. China. Man-
rhnria. Java. Siam. India. Siberia, Straits Settlemeift.s.
ete.
GET IN TOUCH WITH CONDITIONS IN CHINA
Tlu tof iw'ii tra<i« li.pjultiM lit Is a«i\i><<l that Mr.
S. F. I>enby who was eonneeted with the Chinese
♦ 'Tistoms fi»r fifteen years and speaks the Chinese lan-
j .;:•' fluently wishes to diseuss with merehants and
rurers tho possibility of placing their goods
with a view to representing them in that
fount ry.
It is suggested thai those interested communicate with
Mr. Denby direct at the Hotel Paisley. 412 Oeary St..
wher*' h.' is stopping for the present.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
•^•'^"■'■'' '■ i\'<l at tills <itj>arliii'iit Iruiii Wa.siiiin:-
ton ItiMt week stated that tin- (ioverninent war risk iii-
Nuranee rate (Ui ships and eargiMS from the I'nited
States ti) Kurope was a<lvane«d fmin A per cent to 5
per ernt. in keeping with the reemt advance made in
Imreaus of other g<»vernnu'nts.
The American Six Masted Schooner Wyoming. IJ.O.'UJ
net tons, the largest vessi-l of her clam in the world.
was sold recently f<ir .t:i(H),(HKi to the France & Canadian
S. S. Co. Ifiiilt at Bath eight years ago at cost of
!)t 180,000.
The hull (»f the lu-w Steamer Johanna Smith,
launched at Coos Bay on April 7th for the C, A. Smith
LiMulier Co. of this eity, arrived here last week to have
machinery installed.
Steamer Florence Olson, owiu'd and operated by
Oliver J. Olson, had a successful trial trip on tho bav
April 29th.
Barkeiitine Planter. 4MS tons register which has been
in this port since April 24, 1!M)7 was sob! last w»"V »<•
W. S. Sicantmell & Co., terms private.
The Japanese fn-ighter Ide Maru. consigned to the
Toyo Kiscn Kaisha brought cargo of r»..'i(K) tons for
San Francisco. Beans to amount of 21,2811 bags, rice
12,22.') nuits, 12,:i}>4 bags assorted nuts. 1.815 bags,
seeds, aiul various Oriental prmiticts nuide up the
freight list.
On her maiden voyage across the Pacific, the Steamer
Ayaha Maru, arrived here April 21st from Kobe with
S,tm tons general merchandise to .Mitsui & Co. On
return voyage the steamer will carry full cargo of
steel for S'okohama and Kobe.
Notice of Ann\ial Electiori
Niitii-i- is ln-reby givi-n to all lirjiular .Mt-iiilHrs tliat
the Annual Flection for Directors of the San Fran-
ci.sco Chamber of Commerce will be held
Next Tuesday, May 8, 1917
111 tli<'
Exchange Hall, Ground Floor
Merchants Exchange Building.
The polls will be open from \0M0 a. m. to 2:30 p. m.
All Regtilar Members (Classes "A"' and "B") are
rcfjuested to cast their ballots which can be procured
at the polls.
(Signed) L. M. King.
Secretary.
CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTORS
Geo. C. Boardman
M. J. Brandenstein
A. C. Diericx
A. T. DeForest
F. Dohrmann. Jr.
J. J. Fagan
A. P. Giannini
T. A. Graham
J. R. Hanify
K. R. Kingsbury
F. J. Koster
Robert Newton Lynch
Adolph Mack
Seward B. McNear
Fred S. Moody
Atholl McBean
Grover Magnin
Constant Meese
W. T. Smith
Frank I. Turner
R. Volmer
ura
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:\i.ii\ l^^l^•sI)A^ — ww lom. iimt
^o. /9
CHICO, MAY TWENTY-SECOND
BUTTE COUNTY ANNUAL SPRING EXPOSITION
This is tli«> Second call that has hirn made upon
you this year to participate in a ChanilxT of Com-
mpri'f I'xciirsion as a representative of San Franeiseo.
You have signed u[> to answer five of these calls dur-
inp the year 1017.
TUESDAY. MAY 22nd, has heen d.siunated as
**S;in l''i;iiiris.u l);i> " at the Butte County Ex|)osition.
This Kx|»osition ranks second only to the State Fair
in the number and size of the exinhits, as well as its
importanee to the agricultural and hortieuitural in-
terests of the state.
The C'hamher of rommeree has aproed to send a
larjfe <l«'legation. Other eoinriiunities, namely, Oak-
land. Sacram«'nto and m-arhy towns. parti<'ipate each
year in larpe numbers.
The officials of the Chamlx-r of Tommeree are par-
ticularly desirous of sending a larpe representative
delegation on this occasion as much depends upon the
way in which San Francisco meets the rcfpiest of the
Sacramento Valley representatives.
A special train has bcj-n chartered for your con-
venience. The itinerary is as follows:
Leave S. F. Monday. May 21st. S. P. pVrrv Depot
8:20 p. m. " "
Arrive Chieo before breakfast. Tuesday, May 22nd.
Leave Chico. Tues<lay. May 22nd, 11:28 p. m.
Arrive S. F. Ferry Depot, Wednesday. May 2.'ird.
7:30 a. m. ' . " '
The appoxinuit«' cost including round trip fare and
lower berth will be $12.00. Special rates have been
secured by chartering the special train. The exact
cost will be pro rated according to the number par-
ticipating. ('om|»artments may be had at an approxi-
mate cost of .*22.0() if occupied by one person, and
$17.(M) if occupied by two.
Please designate your representative on the f<ill(»w-
ing form and mail to Chamber.
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT READY
The Sixth Aiiiiii;il Stat ist ie;il Ke|...it >>[ the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce is now ready for
distril)ution, and will be nuiiled to members upon ap-
I)lication. This report, which contains the commercial
statistics of San Francisco, is in demand by the large
indjistrial and banking firms of the country, consular
and comnu'rcial agents of all countries, libraries and
statisticians.
STOCKTON MEETING A SUCCESS
A large (lelegatitiM Iroiii the ( haiiiher mI Commerce
attended the very successful meeting of the California
Develo|)ment Hoard held at Stockton. April 27th. The
question of the food production of California, was one
of the principal subjects discussed, at which Professor
W. T. Clark, I'niversity of California, F. Dohrmann,
Jr.. San Franci.sco Advisory Committee on the Ptirchase
of Army Supplies, and D. (). Lively were some of the
speakers. The delegates were entcrtaine<l at an inform-
al Smoker by the Stockton Chamber of Conuneree, and
given a steamer trip through the San Joaquin Delta.
The trip was made by steamer from San Francisco and
all arrangenjcnts were made for the comfort and <'ntcr-
fainment of the members, who had a lhor<tughly good
time.
I will ..
attend Excursion to Chico
May
21st.
Please reserve Lower
Berth
Compartment for One
Compartment for Two
Drawing
Room
Check in
the amount
of $ will be
sent
latei .
Name
Firm
Address
96
San Franci»co Ch«mb«r of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Exttrrcxl as second-claBs matter January 7. 1915. at the Post
Offic* at San Francisco, California, under
the act of March J. 1879.
Subscr: ("cut* per Year.
> by the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMHER OF COMMERCE.
Mrrchantu K»rhanRc Ruilding, 465 California St .
San Francisco.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
NEW DIRECTORS
The folluwiiiK Diroctuni of the San Fnuicisco
Chnmber of (*oinnuT»-«'. for the enstiiug year, were
elected at the Annual Kleetion heiti Tuesday, Mav
Sth:
Geo. C. Board man
M. J. Brandenstein
A. C. Diericx
A. T. De Forest
F. Dohrmann. Jr.
Jas. J. Fagan
A. P. Giannini
Thos. A. Graham
J. R. Hanify
K. R. Kingsbury
F. J. Koster
Robert Newton Lynch.
Adolph Mack
Seward B. McNear
Fred S. Moody
Atholl McBean
Grover Magmn
Constant Mcf^c
W. T. Smith
Frank I. Turner
R. Volmer
Boardman Bros. & Co.
Pres. M. J. Brandenstein 4 Co.
Matson Navigation Co.
Vice- Pre*. U. S. Steel Products Co.
Nathan Dohrmann Co.
Crocker National Bank
Bank of Italy
Southern Pacific Co.
J. R. Hanify & Co.
Standard Oil Co.
California Barrel Co.
Chamber of Commerce
Imperial Oil Co.
Sperry Flour Co.
Moody Estate Co.
Gladding-McBean & Co.
I. Magnin & Co.
Meese & Gottfried Co.
Pres. Pacific Hdw. & Steel Co.
Pres. Hastings Clothing Co.
Volmer & Perry
THE CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT
COMMITTEE
Reading Matter for the Red Cross
The attention of mernhers in ealied to a re«nie8t
made by the Anieriean National Red ('ro.s«. that
hooks. ma(;a/ineH. playing eanls and ptnus for dis-
tribution aiiinnt; tin- soldit-rs antl .sailors of the
Iiiitcd .Stall's on duty at home and abroad, he sent
to the head<|uarters of tin- H»'<1 Cross Ma^razine Com-
mittee. 27H Post str«'rt. An immediate n-sponse to
the above will he jrreatly appreciated hy the Com-
tii If t .•I- III ( 'linrife.
Wamin^f
This Committee again desires to impress on mem-
bers, the necessity of making; a elose and searching
in<|uiry into all re«jiiests for donations that may he
made of th«m at the pre.si-nt time.
The ChariticH Kndorsrment Committee Informa-
tion Bureau is at the service of the membership.
Kearny 112.
The different forms supplied by the Committee for
the use of the membership %vill head off much of the
unworthy solicitation, and will be sent to any mem-
ber* making request for same.
May M. 1!M7. at 11:0() o'clock a. m., by Depot
Quartermaster, Fort Mason, San Francisco. Cal., bids
will be opened for the furnishing of fresh Irish
potatoes and onions.
May 14. 1!»17. at 11:00 o'clock a. m.. iiy Depot
(^narti-nnaster. Fort .Mason, San Francisco. Calif..
Iti«ls will be oi" >>' ■! ♦"..•• the furnishing of brown
laundry soap.
May 17. 1917. at li);(!() oVl«)ck a. u\. by Depot
C^uartennaster. Fort Mason, San Francisco. Cal.. bids
will be open for the furnishing of miscellaneous su|>
plies su<'h as shears, lanterns, stools, canvas, paint,
breeehings, handles, garden hoes, drawing ink, etc.
May 18. 1917. at 2.(K) o'clock, j>. m.. by Alaskan En
gineering Commission. 422 Hell Stre.t Teniiinal. Seutlle.
Wash., bids will be opened for furnishing clotliing.
gloves, mosijuito netting, towels, blankets and tents.
May 19. 1917. at 1 1 :(K) o'clock a. m.. by Dep.»t
C^uarternuister. Fort Mason, San Francisco. Cal.. bids
will be opened for the furnishing of fresh Irish
]>otatoes.
.May 21. 1917. at 11:00 o'clock a. m.. by Alaskan
Kngineering Coniiiiissi<m. Hoom 422. Mell Street Ti-rm
inal. Seattle. Washington, bids will be open<'d for the
furnishing of blankets, comforters, buttons, belts,
table linen, mackinaw coats, pants, shirts, sweaters,
socks, gloves, underwear, arctics, bed spreads, toque.s,
shoes, moccasins and pillows.
May 24, 1!M7. at 11:00 o'clock a. m.. by Office of
Depot (^uarterina.sti'r. Fort Mason. San Francisco,
Calif., bids will be opened for furnishing subsistence
s)ippli(>s such as dried fish, canned salmon, corn meal,
canned baked beans, beef extract, flavoring extracts,
ai)ple butter, apples, beans, etc.
May 2r>. 1917. bids for supplies for the Indian Service
f(»r the ti.m-al year ending .lune .'{0. 191 S, will be opened
in St. Louis. Mo.. These su|»plies include rtibber goods
and shoes, harness, leather, shoe findings. ,sad«llcry.
etc., paints, oils, glass, furniture. woo<lcnware. medical
supplies, hardware, iron, nails anri phnnber's and steam
and gas fitter's fools. DFLIVKHIKS CAN HF MADF
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
May 2.'), 1917. «t 11 :<H) o'cloek a. m.. by Dejx.t (Quar-
termaster. Fort Ma.son, San Francisco. California, bids
will be opened f<»r the furnishing of canned tomatoes.
June 1, 1917. at 11:00 o'clock a. m.. by Office of
De|>artment Quartermaster. 216 Pine St.. San Fran-
liseo. Calif., bids will lie opened for furnishing beef
and mutton.
BID ON INDIAN SUPPLIES
Many loeal nianufaeturers and dealers do not bid on
the su|)|tlies for th^ Indian Warehouse, as frequently
the advertisements announ<'e that the bids are to be
openetl in St. Louis or some other |)lace. Deliv«'ries.
however, can be made from San Franeiseo, and it is a
fact that over seventy per cent of all of the Indian
Warehouse suppli<'s get eheajier rates out «»f San Frati-
cisco than from other cities, the reason being that so
many of the reservations and schools arc nearer this
eitv.'
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
New Car Service Rules
Tli«- I'raffir lUirraii lias n ivctl copy of (»ent*ral
< »rilcr No. (\ S. 1 from The Aiiuricaii liaihvay Asso-
tiatioii Special Comiiiittoo on National I)«'f<'iist'. This
circular is dated Wasliinirton. 1). ('., April 2»)th, an<l
is addrcNscd to all railroads atid signed liy the Coni-
mission on Car Service.
It will he interesting' for our nienihers to know that
the Coniinission on Car Service is made up as follows:
('. M. Slu'affer. Chairman. W. L. Harnes. W. C. Ken-
dall, (J. K. Hichanlson. .F. A. Somerville. I). K. Spang-
ler. The Mr. (!. F. Kichardson of the ('«)mmission is
Geo. F. Kichardson. Supi-rintt-ndent of Transportation
of the Southern rarjtic, San Francisco, who has been
recently <'allcd to Washinj^ton to serve on this Com-
mission appointcil liy the Committee on National
I )efense.
The order lays down rules for handling railway
••iiuipnient in tlu* most ctTicient manner so as to
nunimize waste of empty cars and to prevent delays
>?«>nerally. F«)r instance. Kule No. ;{ is as follows:
Box Cars sliall In- iiscil in tlic hist intircsts of the require-
ments of traffic ori(i:inatin(7 on each road. System cars
should l)c used to the fullest extent to meet demands of
shipments local to each line, and should also be used for
loadint; otT line when fi>reign equipment is not available.
ForeiKn cars should, as far as practicable, be loaded to, or
in the direction of. the home road.
Surphis enjpty box cars may be delivered to connections
to meet their demands: delivered to the owner if a direct
i>nnection; or delivered to the road from which received.
Rtile No. 7 makes the decision.s of the Commission
on Car Service final, and reads as follows:
A railroad may refer to the Commission on Car Service
any situation where car efficiency is involved, or may appeal
conccrniuK the handling and use of its freight equipment by
another railroad. The Commifision or Car Service will in-
vestigate such cases and render decisions as the facts and
conditions may warrant. Its decision in such matters shall
be final.
The encourairintr part to tin- shipper is the positive
rule :
IN ALL CASES. KEEP CARS MOVING AND
SETTLE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION
AFTERWARDS
Carrier's Petition for Increased Rates, July 1st
The hearing in Washington on carriers' petition to
increase rates 15 per cent began Monday morning.
May 7th. The Interstate Commerce Commission anti-
'ipates that the entire work will be consumed in the
i-arriers* presentation of justification for the in-
creases. Tln-y will be rcijuircd to deal with H^ The
Kmergency; (2) War Conditions; {'i) Labor and
Wages; (4) Cost of Fuel. Materials and Supplirs;
(5) R<*eent Changes in Rates; ((\) the Keasonabb-ness
of the Proposed Increased Rates; and (7) Applica-
k tion to be made of the Proposed Increased Revenue.
' In connection with the last, one of the subdivisions
required by the Commission is as follows:
"The carri»'rs should indicate the extent to which
they are willing to limit thf rate of dividends to be
l>aid during the continuance of the war. "
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The qualifications of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
282. .\ viiuny man 35 years of age, wishes executive posi-
tion with a commercial liouse. Is capable of taking full
charge of pay-roll, auditing and general ledger work. Willing
to furnish b.ind. .Mso willing to go to small country town ii
good opportunity offers.
283. .'\n executive, having 8 years experience in selling on
the Pacific Coast wishes position of responsibility, prefer lirn>
engaged in provision business. Is 25 years of age, single and
willing to go anywhere.
284. Position of trust and responsibility wanted by an ex-
pert accountant, who has had ten years experience with a
large local concern that recommends him very highly.
285. .\ M.itive of .Argentine, who is thoroughly familiar
with trade conditions here and in South .\merica. wishes an
executive position where his experience will be of mutual
value. Speaks Italian and Spanish fluently; 41 years of age.
married, well connected, and willing to go anywhere.
286. Office manager and bookkeeper 17 years experience
wishes a permanent position. Willing to start on a moderate
salary with a good house.
287. Kxpericnced salesman has had ten years experience in
actual executive charge of real estatv; and building construc-
tion wishes to devote half days to any special work. Has
own automobile for service.
288. .An executive position wanted by an .\merican 37
years of age. married. Is thoroughly familiar with all details
of office work. Has had 16 years experience in railway
work and can furnish highest references. Would like position
with commercial, manufacturing or mining company. No
objection to leaving the city.
289. 20 years business experience: familiar with all building
materials, as well as office work, finances an<l banking.
Wislus executive position. Willing to invest.
290. Bookkeeper and accountant. 40 years old with 20
years experience corresponding I-'rench and German, besides
English; thoroughly familiar with office detail: desires exec-
utive position with some good mercantile house. First class
New York and local references. Moderate salary accepted
at start. . .
291. .\ young married man possessmg executive ability
and initiative wishes to turn to account several years experi-
ence gained in the steamship business in San Francisco.
Has also had some selling experience and wishes a position
with either a steamship company or importing and exporting
house. . . .
292. Former chief clerk of a railroad company wishes
position requiring executive ability, with either a railroad
company or a commercial house. Is a single yoimi! man
and willing to start at a moderate salary.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-293 \ certified chemist wanted to take charge of a
large pharmacy in China, on a three or live year agreement
Prefer an .\merican who can speak 1-rench (.r other foreign
languages. Will pay a good man a monthly salary with a
commission on the total monthly sales ma«le by the pharmacy
This is a splendid openinvr f'-*" ri .l.-nnsi v.-vIuml.- t'. k-o to
China.
OPPORTUNITY FOR REPRESENTATION
IN THE ORIENT
Thr Foreign Trad.' D.partnuiit is advised by a
large firm that one of their n-prescntatives who has
been doing business witli the Orient for the past fif-
teen years and is thoroughly familiar with all condi-
tions out there is about to visit Japan. China. Man-
churia. Java. Siam. India. Siberia. Straits Settlement,
etc.. an<l would be plca.sed to hear from manufactur
ers or merchants of raw prodiK-ts who are interested
in either inereasing or establishing trade in the above
mentioned countries. Name (.f firm will be furni.shed
upon application.
98
San Francisco Chamber of Comm«rc« ActivHiet
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
It you arc inicrraicd wnie lo Foreign I jm
men! ol the Chamber ol Commerce fiv. cr
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■n hosiery, cotton underwear.
-. metal», rnaniclled and cellu-
>h M.in<-huria) firm would like lo com-
•.id<, provisions, drvKOod?*,
•tides of all description:
wool, hair, etc.
would like to communi-
st..... .. -iild like prices in ton lots
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I hrm woiiM like to communicate with
' s and catalogues,
like to communicate with
importer* ot \i«.
1493. Osaka • n would like to communicate with
importers of clecuu,*! .ipparatus. molnr fittings, *lry cells.
insulalinK maleriaU. hrhini? and Indian rubber Roods. Will
send prices it ion.
1494. \\i- ' (manufacturer's agents)
wi. • ■ • ' ' New Zealand, manu-
U^i. .^.■.., .,,..,..... ■■..iiitiiiinicate with
exporters or manufacturers o!
1406 Vrw York «N' Y.) c ition. in be-
ha' of its clients, would like to communicate with
exi ■ old newspapers in large quantities
1497. I olumbu* (Ohio) firm would like to communicntr
*»ith inii'nr'rr* r.f hen egg yolk and powdered hen egg albu-
men fr
1498 'f (Straits Settlements) firm would like lo
CO-- trrs or n ' ' rers of packing
m. momi ci Uarrt-ls. WouM
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1499. id) commercial organization would
\i\cr • ;.:. agents in this city who might be
ip; ing articles suitable for the market in the
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OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT
FRENCH PRODUCTS
Throtiirh thr rourt«'sy of thi> Consul r}i«nor«l of
Frnnrn. 110 Siittor Stn^'t. th.' forripn trndo dopnrt-
mcnt is informed that San Franrisro Firms and Com-
mission Affents %rishinfr to soli Fronoh prwlucts and
profliirinff pood reforonr*»s may apply to him and he
will plaee them in correspondenee with the "OfTice
National <lu Commeree Kxterienr." Paris, an official
in.Htitution. who will pladly ptit them in toiieh. with-
out charpe. with French mantifactnrers.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
S«lio«.mr hiidluw was w.Id hiMt week liy the Pacific
Fni(jhterH Company to K h. Whitney of Mobile for '
$r»r>,000. find is eharten>d to load at HHHtinifH Mill for
South Afri«n, lumber carRo. for 'J.'id Kliillin(r'<. I»y
Corny n. .Maekall & Company.
New ntotor Nliip Santa Klena luiw beimr coinplited
at iJrays Harbor for W. K. (Jrai'e & Company of this
•^ uill arrive here Khortly to have her eni;ineH in-
stall.d and after a trial trip on the bay will com-
mence to load off shore cargo. This is the first of a
fleet of motor ships heiuR completed for the Ciraee
Line. The next one to he launched will he the Santa
Isabel, now beiiijf eom|)|eted at the same yanls.
Some of the prineiple items of ear>r«» brought by
the Matson Line .Steamer Manoa last week consisted
of 7(;.(>7<» liaRs raw suj;ar which \hu'h to Crockett He-
finery and 27,H.'»f) baf^i to the Western Refinery. 1(»,(KK)
hairs refined will be discharged at pier :10. Other
items were r>(M) tons inolaKses. 4.74t) eases canned pines.
260 cases honey and considerable hides, bananas, etc..
altogether amount inir to X.'2'M* tons of ircnenil car>fo.
Ship Phyllis formerly (*liil Ship Attstralia was sold
last wci-k by the Pacific Freighters C<unpany to .\mer-
ican Star Line. New York, delivery on the West
Coast. Price paid !f27r».(KK>.
fi.OOO tons of nitrate arrived here last week by
water from Chile which was consi|;ncd to Geo. A.
Moore & Company.
The new Steamer F. Q. liarstow 7.890 tons register
was sold last week by the Ncwfiort Shif) builditu;
Com|»aiiy to Standard Oil C«>ini»any of New York for I
.*f)27.r»(K».
OPPORTUNITY FOR REACHING RUSSIAN TRADE
The Aiiierican-Kii.ssian Cliambcr of Commerce, 2:{;{
IJroadway. New York. an. orf^anization composed of
prominent Atnerican business men and which has re-
ceived the ofTicial api)rovaI of the new Hu.ssian Ciov-
ernment publishes each year n handbook of Industrial,
CommepMal ami Financial information to^rether with
a classified trade diri-ctory of American manufactur-
ers who are interested in the iJussian field. The PM7
edition was a book of 528 pages 7x10 inches bound in
flexible red leather and contained a comprehensive
survey of industrial, commercial and financial condi-
tions and practices in the I'nited States with a
classificil directory of ten thousand names. The book
is printed entirely in Russian and circulated among
Russian business houses having a direct inten-st in
American afTairs and the (lurcha-se of American goods.
The IDIH edition is about to be prepared and those
firms desirous of entering the Rtissian Market an<l
capable of stipplying Russian wants are urged to
send their api»lications for insertion There is no
charge, merely satisfactory evidence of their reliabil-
ity and ability to furnish class of goods re(|uired.
Corres|»ondence with the above Chamber is urged be-
fore members make any <'onneetion with any of the
new organizations springing up all over the country
claiming to be able to exploit American business in (
Russia. Many of these are I'ithcr unreliable or in-
exi»erienced. The American-Russian Chamber of Com-
merce will gladly furnish full information regarding
Ru.s.Hia. its needs, etc. upon application.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
am^ME:^^
j^^^AMD JU^^.,jf
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The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:\ i:k^ rm ksi)a\ — m\\ ittm. 1017
^o. 20
CHICO NEXT MONDAY
A tloh'pation of the Chamber of Coinim'n'i' will at
tend the Butte County Annual Spring Kxposition
whieh is to l)e Ijeld in Chico May 21st to 2<)tli.
Sacramento Valley has extended San Franeiseo a
eor<lial invitation to he present at this Kxposition
which ranks M>rnDd to the State Fair in size and im-
portanee.
The Chamber of Commerce's Special Train will
leave the T'nion Ferry Depot over the Southern Pacific
at 8:30 p. m. on Monday. May 21st. arrivinj; at Chico
before breakfast Tuesday May 22nd — returnintr our
train will leave Chico Tuesday. >fay 22nd. at 11:28
p. m. and will arrive in San Fram-isco Ferry Depot.
W.'dncsday, May 23rd, 7:30 a. m.
Fare, including lower berth will he $12.00. Com-
partment.s occupied by one person $22.00 and $17.00.
if occupied by two.
It is desired that as many as possihh' attend this
Exposition from San Francisco. Oakland. Sacramento
and other towns will be represented in larf?e numbers.
You will be assured a pood time.
Please fill in the followinp form and mail it to the
Chamber at once.
I will attend Excursion to Chico May 21st.
Please reserve Lower Berth
Compartment for One
Compartment for Two
Drawing Room
Check in the amount of $ will be sent
later.
Name
Firm
Address
JAPANESE ENTERTAINED
The officers and i-adcts of the .Tai)anese Training
< 'misers "Tokiwa" and "Yakumo" which arrived
in San Francisco last week were received and enter-
f.iiried by the Chamber of Commerce and other official
IxMlies of the city. The Admiral and his Staff visited
the offices of the Chamber and on Saturday after-
noon the Officers and Cadets were puests of the
<'hamber on an automobile ride about the city, after
which they were tendered a reception by the Califor-
nia Development Board. On Saturday Fvenin^r the
Directors of the Chamber attended the Hanquet to
the visitiufT Japanese piven by Council ficneral Ilani-
liara. On Monday they were puests at a .joint lunch-
eon of the Chamber of Commerce and the San Fran-
cisco Commercial Club. This was followed by a din-
ner piven to the Admiral and his Staff at the Bo-
hemian Club by the Directors of the Chamber and
tlie r'hamber's Committee on Japanese Relations.
INTEREST IN CANNING
It is r|uite evident that the S.m Francisco house-
wife has awakened to the importance whieh home
eanninp will play in the reduction of the hiph cost
iif livinp. or at least the maintenance of houseliold
expenses at the present level. The Chamber of Com-
merce has received many inf|uiries as to proper
method of eanninp vepetables. In December of last
year the Collepe of Aprieulture, I'niversity of Calif-
ornia, issued a circular (No. 158^ in which the
tnethods of home and farm eanninp were thorouphly
pone into and special directions piven for the pre-
paration and eanninp of certain fruits and vepetables,
which are ordinarily cnnsidered diffi<Milt to handle.
This circular is a very valuable document and should
have wider distribution. The Chamber of Commerce
has re«|uested to be su|)plied with cojucs for distribu-
tion. Copies can also be secured upon af)plication to
the Collepe of Aprieulture. I'niversity of California.
Berkeley.
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San Francuco Chamber of Commerce Aclivttiet
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Batrred «s McondclAss matter J«nuary 7, 191 S. at the Pott
Office at San Francisco. California, under
the act o( March 3. 1879.
Subtcripiion Price Fifty Cent* per Year.
Publithrd wrckly by the
SAN FRAN'CISCO LllAMnER OF COMMERCK.
MrrrhanI* E«rhjn(;r Kuildinff. 465 California St .
San I'ranciico
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FBOM STATE PURCHASING AGENT
A I'han^f in tli«* iimnii'-r oi li-ttini; i-niitiaci^ mi
statp Nii|>|tlii>H IK Hiinoun(>«*d hy tht> State Piirohasinp
Depart iiii'nt. On arcoiint of the uiiHettled cnnditionK
of the market. eontraetM will not he aHkeil for a lonp
term period im funnerly. hut hids will he asked
•|U«rterly for three month 'h supply. The Purehasini;
Department i* now prepnrinf? the srhedules and will
aak request* for hids within the next two or three
weeks for the varioiiM xUte institutions. The first
period for whi<-h HUpidies will he asked rovers — the
months of .luly. August and Septeniher, 1017.
Merchants desiring to hid should eommiinieate with
the State PurehasiuK Department, Sacramento, Cali-
foruin
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT
COMMITTEE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The problem faeinf; our local Relief Institu-
tions of tinamini; them.st^lves at this critical time,
i" a SKKlors ONK.
•>ur cit.v is heing called U|>on to contribute to
an immense number of ref|ue»t8. many of the re-
quests being for objects that are UNRKASON.
AIU.E and INCALI.KD FOR.
LKST WK F0R(;KT the importance of our
problems and the nei-ds of those of our own com-
munity re<|uirin|r reli»'f, inquire ear^'fully into all
solicitations now brinir made.
TIIK information IURKA. .1 tn. . nan
ties Endorsement fommittie. Kearny 112. will !».•
plad to gather for you all information possible
.... s.ii.-itntions made, if you will consult them.
BUSINESS FOR YOU
IMPORTANT
The Drput l^iiHrtirmaKter's Office, Ft. Mason, Calif-
ornia, has i.v.ui<I til. r..ll..u iiiir in connection with bids
for supplies:
"The attention oi bidders is called to the following
change in practice due to unusual conditions. Pre-
ceeding the name of each article is the quantity which
will be ordered, for deliver^' durinp' the tjerind com
mencing July 1. 1917. and ending December 31. 1917.
Except with the contractor's consent, this quantity
may not be reduced. With the contractor's consent,
the quantity may be increased not to exceed 60 per
cent. The United States reserves the right to order all
of the specified quantity at one time, or in smaller lot*
from time to time as required."
.May LM. l!»17 at ll:»Mi oVIoek a. m. by Offi.e De-
pot (^UHrtmiiHster. Fort Mason, California, l«ids will
be opened for the furnishing of Karo syrup or e(|ual
and «'reamery butter.
•May 21, 1*017, at 2:00 o'clock p. m., by Alaskan
Kngineering Commission. 20.'^ \\ S. Custom House,
San Fraiuisid. California, bids will be received for
the furnishing of lumber.
May 2:{. 11>17. at 10:(K) o'clock a. m., by Depot
Quartermaster, Fort Mason. San Francisco, Calif-
ornia, bids will be opened for the furnishing of lianil
saws, typewriter paper, galv. iron wire, tacks, tar.
thread, strapping boxes, pliers, rope for Mag halyards,
rakes. <'urry combs, valves, varnish, washers, wheel-
barrows, pads, dusters. ofTicf rulers, chair seats, dat-
ing stamps, harness straps. crcp«> paper towels, tur-
pentine, varnish, wrapping twine, bolts. «*te.
May 2:\. 1917. at 10:00 a. m.. by Depot Quarter
master. Fort Mason. San Francisco, California, bids
will be opened for the furnishing of miscellaneous
sup|)lies such as calcium |>hosphitc. stovepipe elbows,
gauge glasses, hacksaw frames, steam tight globes,
grindstoni's. hammers, stencil paper, absorbi-nt paper,
paint and varnish remover. sul|)hurie acid, nuichine
bolts, wood screws, etc.
.Tunc 5. 1917. at 10:00 oVb.ck a. m.. ]»acifie Tim.
iiy Depot Quartermaster. ;tr22 An-ade MMg.. Seattle,
Washington, bids will be opened for the furnishing
of chilled beef nii«l mutton an<l frozen beef and
mutton.
June 9, 1917. at 10:00 o'clock a. m.. by l)cp<tt (^uar
tcrmaster. Fort Mason. San Francisco. California, bids
will be opened for the furnishing of Manila paper
hags, red rubber bands, thread, desk or letter baskets,
memorandum pads or blocks, guide cards, index
cards, folding chairs, office <'hair.s. revolving chairs,
etc.
RED CROSS BENEFITS
The la.st five of a scries of eight performances will
!"■ given in the Colonial Mall R<»om of the St. Francis
Hotel Mxvo Tuos.lfiy matinees. May 22iid. and 29th. and (,
three '' 'lings. May 17tli. 24th. an«l 'Mst).
The ein will be donated to the Red Cross
Fund. Subscriptions will be limited on account of the
capacity of the Hall Room.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
Vol. IV. No. 20. May 17. 191
E
Legislative Supplement
power .iiiil iiuans of ira
iiiK which tiiiu- a incilin
V^■.R^■ iiuliistrial bill inlrodiiccd by ihc Chambers ol
Commerce and Kmployer* Associations was killed
by the I-eKisIature recently adjonrncd These bill'*
wore the Public Utilities Mediation Act designed l<>
!id for sixty days a strike or lockout in a
scrvinK the public with heat. liKhl. water,
iiniiinication. dur-
for by the Rail-
i,. ..<,j.i-t the differences
\. i>tion of the public service.
.... .... , ..., ->c of which was to prevent
il tt only
ill. which made it a misdcujcanor for any
persMU ..r i.ciM.ns to interfere with or prevent anyone from
learniiit; a >killed or useful trade: this was aimed at the re-
Kulaiions of Orjiani/ed Labor which limits the number of
apprentices in any tra«lc.
The Anti-criminal syndicalism bill, which made it a felony
. teach or advocate crime, sabotage, violence or other
unlawful UK-lhods of terrorism to brin^ about industrial or
political reform. The above bills were all killed either on
the floor or in committee.
On the other hand b-nh houses passed the principal meas-
ure for Organized Labor, which preceding legislatures have
refused to pass. This is the Anti-injunction bill rcstrictinR
the courts in granting injunctions in labor disputes and pro-
viding for jury trials in cases of contempt of court. Lcris
lative action on these measures is given below:
Senate Roll Call on Anti-Injunction Bill
FOR THE BILL AGAINST THE BILL
I'cnson Santa Clara
Canepa. San Francisco
Can. Alameda
Duncan. Butte
Evans. Riverside
Flaherty. San Francisco
Hans. Alameda
Inman. Gacremento
Ingram, Nevada
Kehoe. Humboldt
King. San Bernardino
Luce. San Diego
Lyon. Los Angeles
McDonald, San Francisco
Nealon. San Francisco
Rigdon, San Luis Obispo
Rush. Solano
Scott. San Francisco
Sharkey. Contra Costa
Slater. Sonoma
Tyrrell. Alameda
Total— 21
Ballard. Los Angeles
Breed, Alameda
Brown. Los Angeles
Carr. Los Angeles
Chandler, Fresno
Gates. Los Angeles
Irwin. Kings
Johnson. San Mateo
Jones Santa Clara
Maddux, Stanislaus
Purkitt. Glenn
Rominger, Los Angeles
Stuckenbruck, San Joaquin
Thompson. Santa Barbara
Total— 14
ABSENT
Burnett. San Francisco
Chamberlin. Los Angeles
Crowley, San Francisco
Shearer. Shasta
- Total— 4
Assembly Roll Call on Anti-Injunction Bill
AYES NOES
Ambrose, Los Angeles
Anderson, Alameda
Maker. Los Angeles
Baldwin, San Diego
Hrackett, Alameda
Brown. T. V.. Santa Clara
Calahan. Contra Costa
Collins. San Francisco
Dennett. Stanislaus
Edwards. San Joaquin
Friedman. San Francisco
Gcbhart. Sacramento
Gcldcr. Alameda
Godsil. San Francisco
Harris, Kern
Hawes, San Francisco
Hayes. D. R.. Santa Clara
Haves. J. J . San Francisco
Hilton. Solano
Johnston, Sacramento
Argabrite, Ventura
Ashley. San Joaquin
Bartlett. Los Angeles
Brown. C. H.. Butte
Bruck. Napa
Burke. Orange
Byrne. San Francisco
Carlson. Fresno
Doran. San Diego
Eksward. San Mateo
Finley, Santa Barbara
Goetting. San Francisco
Green. L.. Sonoma
Greene. San Luis Obispo
Hawson, Fresno
Horbach. Tulare
Johnson, A. B., Los Angeles
Loni^v Kings
Lyon. C. W.. Los Angeles
McCray, Shasta
Knight. San Bernardino
Kylberg. Merced
Madison. Sonoma
Marks, San Francisco
Martin, Monterey
Mathews, Lassen
Mitchell. San l-Vancisco
Morris. San Francisco
Morrison, San Francisco
Mouser, Los Angeles
Phillips. Los Angeles
Polsley, Tehama
Prendergast. San Francisco
Quinn. Humboldt
Ream. Siskiyou
Rose. Alameda
Ryan, San Francisco
Satterwhitc. Alameda
Williams, Tuolumne
Wishard, Los Angeles
Young (Speaker), Alameda
Total— 41
Manning. Marin
Merriam. Los Angeles
Pettis. Mendocino
Pcttit. Fresno
Shepherd. Los Angeles
Smith. Alameda
Taike. Sutter
Vicini. Amador
Watson. Los Angeles
Wright. Los Angeles
Total^O
ABSENT
Allen, San Bernardino
Arnerich. Alameda
Farmer. Los Angeles
Hudson. Santa Cruz
Kline, Riverside
Lyons. Harry. Los Angeles
Parker. Nevada
Wills, Imperial
Yonkin, Los Angeles
Total— 9
Senate Roll Call
AYES
on Apprentice Bill
NOES
Ballard, Los Angeles
Breed, Alameda
Chamberlin, Los Angeles
Chandler. Fresno
Irwin. Kings
Maddux. Stanislaus
Purkitt, Glenn
Rominger. Los Angeles
Sharkey. Contra Costa
Total— 9
ABSENT
Burnett, San Francisco
Brown. Los Angeles
Johnson. San Mateo
McDonald, San Francisco
Rush. Solano
Shearer, Siskiyou
Stuckenbruck, San Joaquin
Total— 7
Benson, Santa Clara
Canepa. San Francisco
Carr, F. M.. Alameda
Carr, W. P., Los Angeles
Crowley. San Francisco
Duncan, Butte
Evans. Riverside
Flaherty, San Francisco
Gates. Los Angeles
Hans. Alameda
Ingram. Nevada
Inman, Sacramento
Jones, Santa Clara
Kehoe, Humboldt
King. San Bernardino
Duce. San Diego
Lyon, Los Angeles
Nealon, San Francisco
Rigdon, San Luis Obispo
Scott. San Francisco
Slater. Sonoma
Thompson. Santa Barbara
Tyrrell. Alameda
Total 23
The Anti-Criminal Syndicalism Bill
This bill passed the Assembly by a vote of 45 ayes to 13
noes .and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
wliicli kilifd it. Those voting to tabic the bill were:
Luce of San Diego, Carr of Los Angeles, Inman of Sacra-
mento, Irwin of Kings. Purkitt of Glenn. Tyrrell of Alameda.
Present but not voting. Chamberlin of Los Angeles.
The Anti-Boycott Bill
The vote by whicli the Senate Judiciary Committee tabled
the Anti-Boycott was a>> follows:
Benson of Santa Clara. Burnett of San Francisco, Carr
of Alameda. Duncan of Butte, Jones of Santa Clara. Kehoe
of Humboldt, Luce of San Diego and Tyrrell of Alameda.
NOES — Ballard and Chamberlin of Los Angeles.
Assembly Roll Call on Mediation Bill
NOES — Allen of San Bernardino, Ambrose of Los Angeles,
Anderson of Alameda. Arnerich of Alameda, Ashley of San
Joaquin. Baldwin of San Diego. Bartlett of Los Angeles,
Bracket! of Alameda. Brown. T. V., of Santa Clara, Burke
of Orange, Collins of San Francisco, Edwards of San Joa-
quin, Eksward of San Mateo. Farmer of Los Angeles. Fried-
mrn of San Francisco. Gcbhart of Sacramento. Gclder of
Alameda, Godsil of San Francisco. Green. Lyman, of Sono-
ma, Greene. C. W., of San Luis Obispo. Harris of Kern,
San FrancUco Chamber of Commerce Artivitir* Supplrmmt
Hawsun ot
J . oi San
li;:: :-.c. \S
Young o(
AYtS-A
Bruck of Nu;
Ireino. Hayra. U. K.
KrarutsLO. liilion ol
o(
SoL
>t Loa AngclCA. h'ttker oi
of I.oj Angeles. J'olslcy .
Aimclci,
•4l 5i.
Yunkin ol
V J
intA
Hcrn*r-
o( Lot
Marks of
of Sux
i!) Fran-
I'Cttlt of
.1. Quinn
< tcUji. Saiter-
■i:nft of Tuo>
Lot Angeles,
I
» vt
Doran of
Rtvcrudc.
Ilur.tcicv
s
I
K
N'. r
A ..cle»,
rsno,
i\....C of
M.ittiii of
t Angeles, Watson of Los Angeles, Wills of
; :ft.
C. H.. of Butte. Calahsn of Contra
C 'jnislaus. Finlcy of Santa Barbara. Hawei
of San 1 :a::i.;»t.u. liorbach of Tulare. Johnton, A., of Lot
Angeles, Manning of Mann. Pettis of Mendocino, Smith of
AUmc<U, Tarke of Sutter, Wright of Los Angeles. — Total 12.
T
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ai
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tfic
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Iron
- i
ixalion
to
ciation
of
From a
Ch,:;}.
r •
Il
r
ti
t<
t!
tl-
state
was no decrease in the number of bills de-
1 to reRiilatr all linr* of human endeavor
tixing the grades
ry. In alt there
:niii>c.i . -t about
In the ^ >t ended
... . .. ■ Of the
471 are U i>n bills
c siAiv - .:i in&tilu-
is were adopted.
rs of Commerce
•I-: regulatory
•Mjcrce trans-
^ilivi- Department to Sac-
V means of diur<(t« of all
ity, kept
ate but
..iiii^is iijiij advised
from 111. 111.." til. t))od
rst
at
1(9 clfrctivcnos wa» not only continued but
.• the prr^rnt session in so far as the com-
Chambers of Commerce and
•i« are now familiar with the
-sary to
by the
' I > > '1 1 1 ■ 'ill rf II I'.ii I > III i III- ".I, I if, 1 1 mil which
V tracts are culled as illustrative of the entire
Los Angeles County Chamber: "We appreciate
work you arc tl<>ing for the people."
rey Coui • ' cr: "Our action may be taken
•-"far on our part that your efforts
-wanl securing the best results for the
, well as San F*'ranri«ro "
■ . an-
: 'c-
. s.iic .III'. > iation.
"I am by our
.„;. -,, ..,..„ of
ra-
.' in
'.at IS a benent to the whole state."
weary, hence the secretary of the bureau will
that thousands of digests were sent throughout
•id nrws Idler* mailed weekly to three hundred
ral in their space and who
rs of Commerce.
' -ired on
the re-
re urg.
.;ion for
^iout the
ot the bureau. All the
•rn part of the state re-
A«:liun on bills a?~ rti-
it was a r«»niip*f -.Fr.
bureau :
these 1 1
»riulii)K C'-t
I oMiiiun lal
'.li t.all to uthci cl)aii>l>ct ».
bodies of the state was
Is
. every instance
Mih, the bureau
Cooperation of the
general, nearly all
In the »e»sion of
the bureau in its
■ " .ill the
rntral
•*; this
L.a55c:i. i'rciidcr^aat ul ban 1-iaiKisco. 1 );
V iiiuirn in. the s
I'lirr.iu and the i. . _ ... ;„
report
roltiical expediency was to a great extent a controlling
factor in the session just closed. That, together with the
unfortunate but cukiomary usage of trading volet prevented
posMlily a 95 per cent success on the part of the Chambers
.1 I iiimerce.
* )rK:anized I^bor i ' \ rrful lobby of itt
I'faiDUNi men at S. the entire Kcusion.
pr.
I)
. cs an al
taken in
which im-
liver votefc.
n with the
I and an evident intention to enact drastic
and fcKuUiury mca»urr» are to be successfully resisted
it will be absolutely incumbent upon the farming, commer-
cial, linaiicial, manufacturing and other business interest;*
to effect an equally perfect ori{ani/ation with the power to
"deliver" a far greater number of vole*
Action of the bureau in disapprovals and approvals upon
232 legislative measuren and their ultimate disposal follows:
AMembly BilU Disapproved
5 — Disposition Loinnninil> I'rv.j'irt) KilUd in committee
9 — Abolished private employment
bureaus . Killed on floor
28 — Created sin ' "" ' : s' court Killed in committee
30 — Amended 1. • il Procedure. Killed in committee
.V< ' staliini III niii — Killed in committee
4 1.4C to follow crop Passed
4 -• «>iii"! .<.!■!.•. I k"iii,.,j in committee
57 1 on floor
/-' .... I in committee
74— Semi-monthly pay biU..„ Killed in committee
95— Board of Chiropractic Examiners .Killed on floor
125 — Exhumation of bodies Passed
131 — County Water District bill..„ Killed in committee
140 — Slaughter of heifers under 3 years.. Killed in committee
172 — Sunday closing exempted saloons.. Killed on floor
211 — Semi-monthly pay bills— amended. Passed
212 — Fruit packing standard — amended Passed
232 Ni.t. Kxamination for plumbers — Passed
2.^ to be paid in cash Killed in committee
2.^'' im wage bill Killed in rommittce
261 — i'roi)il>ited compulsory vaccination..Killcd in committee
263 — Prohibited medical ex. school
children — Killed on floor
28S^Semi-monthly pay state laborers Passed
301 — Ri . ' '.'.;■ ' ' :i ..^^Killcd in committet
325 — S; Killed in coniniiacc
326 — RiK". •"•"'. V ........ .^-1..,, i.uuses Killctl in *oiiU(iittee
329 — Prohibited sale of other States'
prison goods Killed in committee
350 — Servants to work 60 hours week. ...Killed on floor
446 — Counties to buy and sell goods
and products _ Killed
479 — Regulating sale of branded cattle
hides Killed
491— Regulated cold storage : Killed
548 — San F'rancisco and Mare Island
pilotage Killed in committee
558 — Cr-'"- <.„;,-.. Ion Districts Killed in committ'-c
588 — A .ict Killed in committee
594 — I. ,, s in 21 or more. — Killed in committee
646— Related to Records of Corpora-
tions Killed on floor
654 — Salary increase in State Printing
Office Killed in committee
661— Service letters for Utility em-
ployees „ Killed in committee
662 — Employers pay for bonds and
photos of employees — amended. .Passed
704— State to patronize of free em-
ployment bureaus ..._ Killed in committee
70S— Supt Free Emp. Bureau $3,000
year Killed in committee
720 .? .-vho- Ptirran to licence loan
Killcil in committ'
in committee
Senate com.
in committee
0
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitie* Supplement
...Killed in committee
...Killed on floor
—Passed
...Vetoed by Governor
t hour day lor women..... -Killed in coniimm<'
. lating feediiiK a^d nulling
bluffs
,47- Related to delinquent taxes
roJ— Relating sale of foods and drugs
— amended
TM K •I •• i- traffic in drugs _
7(rf» ^ advertisements food
-> „ Killed in committee
.< including saloons....Killed in committee
. lor factories Killed in committee
ird Music Examiners -Killed in commiltee
^' employment of minors.. Killed in commiliio
S\o l'r"liii'iting Foreign Corporations
in State - — .Killed in committee
9CM — Assessments against insurance
companies _ Killed in committeo
927— Hours of rest for municipal
enjployecs Passed
942— .\utomatic bells each side of
locomotive — Passed
966 — Dividends of corporations -Passed
975 — Regulating private employment
agencies — - Killed in committee
" • " ! Public Utility Act Killed in committee
ne on label" bill Killed in committee
'"••rt- power to R. R.
Ci Passed
994— .\ c loll act - — Killed in coinniitle.-
1025— Intertcrence with employees Passed
111)0 — .\mending weights and measures....Passcd
1170— Relating to delinquent taxes Killed in committee
1171 — Relating to tax on increased
values Killed in committe.-
1240 — Labels prison made goods — Passed
1230 — Prohibits saloons cashing wage
check „ Killed in committee
• 's4 Tv', Mil. ting sale live stock food Killed in committee
alto without consent Killed in committee
..i{ shares stock with co.
clerk — - _ Killed in committee
1372 — Commission to prevent storing
food Killed in committee
1376^County recorder to conduct realty
exchange Killed in committee
1430 — Drastic Trade Regulations Killed in committee
Assembly Bills Approved
7i — Regulating l«<--l» iiii;;;,^;r> i'a3.->cd
141 — Sanitation of swimming pools Passed
155 — State pay taxes in irrigation
districts — _. Passed
219 — Creates state board of forestry Killed in committee
307 — Registration of marks and brands.. Passed
^22 — .\ vehicle act Killed in committee
35« — .V motor vehicle act _ Killed in committee
363 — Commission to revise corporation
laws _ Killed in committee
400 — Tioga State Road „ Council of Defense
511 — Formation storm water districts.. .Killed in Senate
538 — Public Utilities Mediation bill Killed on floor
553 — Tide lands granted Newport
Beach — Killed in Senate
729 — Defining common carriers Killed in committee
765 — Defining commercial feeding stuffs.. Passed
897 — For State Psycopathic Hospital Killed in committee
898 — Act for maintenance of above Killed in committee
1080 — Creating cattle inspection board Killed in committee
HI"* — Municipalities as part of road
district _ -Passed
1417— Granting tide lands to Los
Angeles - _ „ Passed
1411— .Anti Criminal Syndicalism Killed in Senate
1454 — Purchase of Mission Rock, S. F,
Bay „ Killed in
Senate Bills Disapproved
RECAPITULATION
••'!y Bills Disapproved _ 74
.\:nLnded _ •. _
Passed _
Percentage of bills killed or amended.
committee
59
3
Assembly Bills Approved.
Killed
Pa«rd
,.^1
838
13
38
coiiiinittee
committee
committee
committee
committee
committee
13 — Minors uiulir IS t" ii«'i dru"
vehicles for hire — Killed on floor
24 — Board Drugless Practitioners -..Killed on floor
68 — Regulating cold storage Killed in committee
W — Sunday closing -._— Killed iii comnuttcc
76 — Regulating commission merchants. I»a>sed
86 — State .Market Bill— Amended Passed
98 — To amend Police Pension fund Killed in committee
101 — Regulating work of minors Killed on floor
104 — Regulating practice midwifery Killed in committee
105— Creating board drugless physi-
cians Killed in committee
110 — Creates State Board Undertakers. Killed in committee
115 — Regulating sale foreign walnuts... Passed
133 — Prohibited photo of persons
arrested . - ~ Killed on floor
151 — Anieiided compensation act Killed in committee
174 — Regulating hours female labor —
amended Passed
176 — Regulating hgurs state employees Killed in
184 — Establishing county free markets Killed in
254 — Dustlcss container cement bill Killed in committee
279 — Created state board cliiropractics.. Killed in committee
352 — The log pond bill Killed in
367 — Drastic regulation of factories Killed in
427 — Regulating commission merchants. Killed in
434 — Increasing salaries labor bureau.. ..Killed in
437 — Wage checks payable in county
— amended -Passed
513 — Minimum wage bill Killed in committee
518 — Inleri'crencc with employees
socially „ Killed in committee
555 — Creation forest fire districts —
amended „ Passed
565 — Labeling food products from
canned eggs „ Killed in
620 — Registration of factories Passed
626 — Drastic anti-injunction and trade
bill Killed
652 — A compensation act amendment. ...Killed
724 — Authorize timber cruisers, hx
values Killed
744 — Created state fire Marshal Killed
814 — Labor of prisoners, limited to
prison _ Killed
818 — The Compensation Act— Amended. Passed
819 — Regulating employees hospitals
— amended Passed
820 — Inspection steam boilers —
amended — _ „ -Passed
828 — Regulating contracts by group
of laborers „ „.„ Killed in committee
848 — Fixed tax on increased land
values Killed in committee
901 — Net container bill _ Passed
927 — Prohibited selling electricity
beyond state .._ Killed in committee
930 — Added deputies to labor bureau Passed
y-J-l — Appropriation in aid of un-
employed „ Killed in committee
SMO — Commission to encourage home
industry „ Killed
9^2— Contracts in foreign languages Killed
954 — To pay state employees for legal
holidays _ „... Killed in assembly
1009— Full crew train bill Killed in committee
1010— Restricted practice salaried
pbysicians Killed in committee
lOlS— Regulating factories making
explosives ...- Killeil in committee
1017— Employer to give employment
certificate Killed in
1032— Regulating width of motor tread.Killed in
J034 — Amending act as to wiping rags... Passed
1035 — .Xnti-injunctioii in labor disputes ..Passed
1092 — Relating to issuance of injunctions. .Killed in committee
1093 — Anti-injunction in labor disputes ...Killed in committee
'126 — State nursery for reforestation Passed
in
committee
in
committee
in
committee
on
floor
m
committee
in
committee
committee
committee
committee
committee
Senate Bills Approved
8 — Citizens to have preference in
work ...- -.-Passed
7 -Proliihit adverti^inir on the flair Pascrd
San Franci*co CKambrr of Conuncrcr Activities SupplrmenI
of IVfrnsr
l?o
Killed in Assembly
i» l.«...r.l ra.»r.l
Ucr
liter
.1 wril
IS) committee
Killed ill
•r Killol in
n* Passed
; teachers Killed in
Passed
Passed
Killed in
Passed
Killed in
«•• Killed in
J^6— .\n Killed in
*^^ ■ iipts Killed in
604- , ;
Armory Killed in
647 — Countirt may foin in bri<lKr con-
Killed in
648- ! for post roads. Passed
'■*'' Killed in
Killed in
..Killed in
.Killed in
number of
A|>prciitice»
745 — Amended Road district act
749— Commission to report on social
insurance .... ^ ,,„
lUlv
committer
committei-
committee
committer
committee
committer
committer
committee
committer
committee
committee
committee
committer
committee
....Killed on floor
Killed in committer
__ Passed
815^
817
870— To
lion art arm ii.iniciil
to accident insurance
and
-pital*
■t I'. !ial Cudi .
in hiehway con-
IfWU-An
1098— Indi.. „.. , . ,.,., ....
trains
]]f^ R.-latf N !<) imiiii.iii.iy iiiil> lit r iliu-sv
1171 — CttAiMb tide UihU (i> OakUnd
kiJirii
m
< iimiiiUti <
Passed
.Passed
Passed
P.isscd
Killed
in
in
Assembly
committee
Passed
Killed
in
committee
Killed
Kill.-.l
in
in
in
committee
committee
committee
..Killed
in
committee
RECAPITULATION
Senate lUlls Disapprov> I
Killed
A • ■
I
Senate Hills Approv'--!
Passed ..
Killed
Percentage pas«
41
6
.*U
27
45
y^
Afttembly Constitutional Amendments
Disapproved
IJ— Kxem|.i...K >...-... ,
taxes
,1
\~» Rrlatiiii: t
• 1 rlllpltiS :
Killed
on floor
in committi
W '
■l
\. and Y
Killed
■ ,.d
.1
in commiti'
.^9— Rrlat..
nue and '
in com milt
4' ■
i>
r\ humI
Killed
in commit t
in comniiit
member*
Killed on floor
Aasembly Constitutional Amendments
Approved
'I liability incurpuralcd in
(i7Q ™
Passed
Senate Conttitutional Amendmenta Disapproved
'■'■ I \it>s iirMpirt) I oiuK iiinaii'-n r.isM.l
18 l'a> tur property inipairrd by law Killed in cuiiiiuitii
21 — .\ineiids railroad commission
article „ Killed on floor
25 — KxemptuiK personal property
from tax Killed in coininittrr
27— KxrinptinK personal properly from
taxation „ Killed on floor
30 — Legislative control of compensa-
tion Passed
31 — I.eRislaturr to regulate lax
methods . .Killed on floor
32— (iradualed lax on increased land
\aliies. Killr<l in commilt'
Senate Constitutional Amendments Approved
1.^ krlatrs to special appropriati'iiis I'as^Ki
.U- -Relating to deposits of public
money ..Passed
RECAPITULATION
:>ly Constitutional Amendments
il'I>roved
Killed
Passed
PerccntaKc Killed
.\s!>inibly Constitutional Amendments
Approved „ _
Passed —
Percentage Passed
Senate Constitutional Amendments
Disapproved
Killed
Passed
Percentage Killed
9
.««8
1
|(N.
R
..75
Senate Constitutional Amendments Approved.. 2
Passed - -
Percentage Passed _ 100
Total number of measures acted upon .231
Senate Bills —
-^. n .', Vniendmenls ..
Bills
.'\mendments
IK.
10
95
10
231
Total disapproved
Total disapproved — killed
Total -i
Total -passed
T lal J., r. . V .iK-i- dii^ppr •. •
Total percentage approved — passe<l
147
12r.
84
35
H46
703
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
10]
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
General Advance in Freight Rates
Oil l-'riday. .Mhv lltli. tin- railroads iH>iitliul<-d iIm'
i'rts. iitHtiori «»f tlu'ir prtitioii Iteforr tin* Intcrstatr
< 'uriimi'ri'f ('<iiiiiiii.s.sroii for h 1.'» per »'«*nt advaiK'P in
fnitjlit rat«'s on all Ititirstati' tariffs, last. west, north,
>outh. to ho I'ffiM'tivr .luly 1, 1!)17. Tin' ('«niimission
lia.s taken h rerpss until Saturday, May 2l»th. wln*n
tin' shipin-rs will he jriv»'n an opportunity to cross
•>xaMiin<> till' railroad representatives on the evidenee
they presented tluriii^ the week he^fitiiiin^' May 7th,
;inil also to pn-sent their siiie of the ease for the Cotn-
inissiou's determination as to whether the railroads
will he permitted to iiuikr the a<lvanee tlii-y ask f«)r.
The Attorney and Mananer of the TralTie Mureau
has hern in the Kast sin«'e the first of April and dur-
ing all the time that the agitation on the part of thf*
carriers for increased freight rates has heen coming
to a head, which has culminated in tlu- hearing ahove
reftrr«'d to. Mr. Mann has s»'eured a half day for
("alifornia to he heard and that will prohahly h«'
.May 'M^h. II«' urges that San Francisco. California
ami I'acific Coast shippers who are interested in the
matter he present with witnesst's and statisti«'al evi-
den«'c relating to the situation.
The Traffic lUireau is preparing elalM»rate c.xhihits
showing the effect of a !•'» per cent advance on trans-
continental husiiicss. and the larjje percentage of in-
crease that will ri'sidt when «M>ming on t»»|» of the re<'eiit
!<• and 'I't cents per 100 advances. The cxhihits also ^ivc
information and stati.sties showing emhargoes and
their effects upon the husiness of larg«' shi|)pers.
It is prohahle that a representative from the Traffic
Bureau will go to Washington and take the witness
stand and testify in connection with the cxhihits.
The general consensus of opinion throughout the
country is that the rail carriers uiny he entitled to
Rome increase and that if that is clearly shown to he
the ca.se no serious ohjeetions could he raised on the
part of the ship|iers. On the other hand, if it is not
I'learly shown tliat the increase in freijrht rates is
necessary to meet changed conditions, then of course
opposition will he made to such increases. In all
events, it is recognized hy the carriers and shippers
alike that a percentage hasis of increases aii|>lied
horizontally to all rates is at hest a crude make shift,
and it is understood that a revision of that mi'thod
will \u' made and spe<'ific rates put into effect not later
than ()ctol)er 1st. that is assuminj; that the l."> or any
per cent advance pocs into effe«'t Jidv 1st.
PROPOSED CHANGE IN SHIPPING AUTOMOBILE
PARTS AND TOOLS
The docket of the Western Cla8sification Cominitteo
of proposi'd chanjres in the cla.ssiHcation of articles
shipped hy concerns in Western Classification Terri-
tory, has he«'n received at the Traffic Bureau, when-
it may he reviewed hy interested shippers.
The hearing on these items is to he held on .^Iay 22.
2'A and 24. heginnini; at 10 a. m.. in the committee con-
ference room. lS:in '^.' ' [i BMJIdiiiL'. Chjeairo.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The quaUBcations of the parties enumerated herewith
will prove interesting to you.
CONSCRIPTION WILL TAKE ALL THE SIN
GLE INDEPENDENT MEN FROM 21 TO 30
YEARS OF AGE (INCLUSIVE). HAVE YOU
THOUGHT ABOUT FILLING THEIR PLACES
WITH WOMEN' THE PLACEMENT BU
REAU HAS MANY EFFICIENT WOMEN
REGISTERED WITH IT ALSO MEN PAST
THE DRAFT AGE LIMIT
294. .\ yinniK man oi M wishes an oxccutivc position
wlurc honoty and inlcKrity wins success. Is thoroughly
conversant with ni.itlcrs of accounting and has had some
celling experience also. References from previous eniploy-
trs. Salary secondary to good connection.
295. .\ man of .'^7 having had some public accounting
experience and good general office experience wants a
position along auditing or accounting lines, preferably in
a t'lnancial house or in foreign trade. Temporary or per-
manent po>ition considered and salary dependent upon
future opportunities.
296. .\n .\nierican citizen, 41 years old. Twelve years
ix|)criince sales department and otudoor advertising man-
ager with large eastern firm. WouKl like to be put in
touch with eastern concern desiring local representative
for salesmanship. Has ha<l three years' road salesman
experience working outside of .San Francisco. Best of
references Married, owns own home in San Francisco.
297. I'ornu'r chief accountant in charge of foreign
company's office in this city would like a position along
similar lines, or combination position such as bookkeeper
aufl cashier. Has fine references.
298. Half days can be utilized by a man experienced in
K'eiural lines of business Prefers something in the selling
or collecting line Can furnish bond if desired, an<l is well
acquainted in the city.
299. Young man possessing initiative and executive ability
wishes position as junior public accountant, or full charge of
office. Has had over three years experience, and is willing
to go anywhere.
300. Huyer, who is also an experienced salesman, wishes
a position requiring executive ability Is a single young man
and therefore willing to start on a mo<|erate salary.
301. Claim adjuster, nine years San Francisco experience;
tiiorough training in export and import shipping, waterfront
traffic and general railroad conditions; married. 40 years of
age. Rest of references.
W-302. Young woman having ten years experience with
N'ew York commercial firms as bookkeeper, secretary and
office manager desires executive position. Can furnish excel-
lent references from former employers.
A-303. Party has $25,000 to invest in going business re-
quiring a<Iditional capital. Mantifacturing preferred. Will
take active interest.
307. Man who speaks and writes French and Spanish
fluently wants an executive position with a shipping or
machinery firm Mas had imiversify training in languages —
craduate of Stanford l^iiversity. F.xperience consists of
having successfully handled men on construction work; sev-
eral years general office work and accounting; was for three
years traveling inspector and rate maker for fire insurance
rating bureau.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-304. An experi' • ' >• man wante<l for the
Philippine Islands.
A-305. Wanted a yoimg experienced accountant who is
willing to go to the Philippine Islands
A-306. .\ competent steamship man wanted to take charge
of a steamship department of a large concern in the Orient.
Must have satisfactory references and knoxv the steamship
busine>-«
Among the jirtirles ii|>oii uliiiji i-lian^es in clas.sifica-
tion arc contemplated are:
Door or Floor Mats: L-ad Pipe. Lead Pipe Fittings.
Pig LeH«l. Calkiiid; Lead and Sheet Lead in mixed car-
fniitinnpfl to naffe 102
102
San Francbco Chamber of Commerce ActivHie*
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If jrou »r« intcrettcd write to Foreiitn Iradf l>ep«n-
mcnt of lh« Chamber of Commerce f»»mg number.
ISOO. I r\all<>it I'rrrrt i rrancc) parly »
'<>vi»iun exporter*
to com-
.„!ii desire
%irout of
•hi|K>«rnrr«
•hipmrnt •>< vpiii \
«n«f t«» affanc^ for '
r-
■ K' >aii 1
N wnultl
I.lan.!*' IMantcr*' Union. U de-
'<• ropra dealer* and
. jrrltntj thr *alc and
' > ihc n Union.
.i»r (if K' 1 on the
I I I iirihrr informa-
icni.)
in in hrhalf of Chinese
•c with importer* of ».-ill
...i.» (22*0 tbt ) No I tirade
I5ej. 'avItiL.' Iiranchea in Marteille*.
and ^ nld liWe to communi-
cate w . -'rved fruit*. California
wine*. pre»ervr<i »i»h. etc. who iiiiicht wi'»h representation
in t^f cilie« mrrMrmrrl ahove
"^■^ San I '^ party, in hehalf nf Japanese
wi*he» it* with manufacturers and ex-
i •" (jenrra; ' raw materials, emery Rrain
a wheeN. 1. clock springs, chemicals and
.' ' ■ ints. varnishes. coatiuRs, dyes.
\" - and prices.
iiwi. ....... .,,-.... ,..••.> would like to act as exclus-
ive aiteni in France for American firms dealinR in the
f,.tl.,»it,.. artii-If* Dried and preserved fruits, raisins.
J iii\. oatmeals, canned fish, preserved meats.
I ketchup, etc.
1506. Sydney f.^uslralia> commercial orKani7ation. in the
interest of one of it« members would like to communicate
with importers of grain and general produce merchants in
this city
1507. Osaka fT.-i "' I'kr to communicate
with importers of . -. hairpins, etc Sam-
ples on file in Forri<n • ;.,■..; tment
1508» San Francisco ^Cal > commercial orRanization. in
the interest of one of it« member*, would like to commun
icate with manufacturers and exporters of tjinRhams
mtnlins. chintz and cotton Roods: also with exporters of
nery. and shoe polishing materials.
Ir)09. Colon TPanama^ parly is desirous of representinR
in the Renublic of Panama, a reliable California wine
exporter. References
1510. San Francisco (C»\y coinmrrcial orRanization in
ihe interest of Japanese firm, would like to rnmmunicnte
with manufacturers of wooden box-making machinery, both
for cutting boards to the required sizes and also for
nailing.
TOT CHINA COMMERCE CLUB
Thp China r'oiiim.n-.' CliiK r ntlv furinod to pro-
inoto rommproo brtwoon China and tho T'nitoH States
hy th»* intonnivo stndv of tho prohlrms afTpotine tho
niime htm rWtoA tho followine oflTirors : Koboi^ Dollar.
ProHiHont: Chn^ TT R^ntl'V. T-oiiis Cot?:. Andrew Car-
rican and E. O. MpCormirk. Vipp-Pr«-HidpntH : S^'ward
n MoNVar. ^^2 Pino Stroot. Troa-wror and Frank
E. TTinrklry. Serrr-tary. Thr oflfico of tho Sorrotary
ix at 1237 Mprrhant-s Exchanirr Rnildinp.
RUSSIA SEEKS OUR MARKETS
Mr. Nirholas T. Koiichoravv. manajrinjr numhor of
thp f^rm of Koiiohrravy. T^mnofT & Company. Mosoovr.
)« Btoppinir at thp TTotpl Plaza for a fpw wpoks. TTr
IS to ro' to with parties intorostod in
'/. via V k. boan pakp. sunflowpr pakp.
.ind sntrar bppt sppd.
Mr. Kouchpravy comps highly recommpnded and
mpmbprn inten^«»d mijrht do well to personally inter-
view him.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
;ist
week. Steamer Centrnlia. :I24 tonn. by W. A. I lain ^
inond & Company to fltilf Mail S. S. Company. Steam
rr Columbia, by (flobp fJrain & ^Milliiiu' Company t«'
r. S. (lovprnmviit. Stranipr San (5altri<l. \>y (Jardner
Mill Company to fJulf Mail S. S. CompMiiy. Stpampm
P. A. KillMirii. Hnakwutpr and fJeo. W. Kl.br. Ity C
P. Dop Si C«»inpniiy to Crowley & Malioiiy Stianni
Kair Oaka by S. E. Sladp Lnmber Company to Pan
MeCormick & Company.
Steamer S V. IlarknesH whieh wan lauiiehed from
Skinner & Eddy's Yards, Seattle. arrive<| in port lant
week in ballast, this new Standard Oil Tank Steamer
is 4.T1 feet in lenjrth. 'M fe.-t beam and Iiri.fi feet
depth «»f hold, and has a earryin»» eapaeity for 7ft.0(¥)
barrels of fuel.
The tonnaffe ehartereil and on the way t<» this port
from the Atlantie Ranpe and Foreign Ports, ineliulintr
Hawaiian Islands and Philippines, on May 11th
amounted to :nn.782 tons airainst 2:18.710 for same
date last year. This does not ineliulp a larce amount
of tonnaf;e ponstantly (uittinc into this port for
bunkers.
The Steamer Solano arriving here May 11th from
Mexiean porta broupht l.fXK) tons of serap iron. The
very hiph priee oflTered for serap metal in this market,
absorbs the freitrht eharpps and still makes it possiblp
to the importer.
The Emerald S. S. Line owned by Crowb-y & Ma
hony of Sail Frnneiseo. whieh pnreluised the steamers
of the North Paeifip S. S. Co. this week will eontinue
to operate the vessels in the tra«le between this eity I
and Portland. Ore. touehinp nt Co«.« ]\ny and Eureka
as heretofore.
CHAMBER LOCATES NEW INDUSTRY
Last week the .lewell Steel MaUeabb' Compniiy
of California broke pround on the site of their new
plant on Potrpro Avenue between Twenty-fifth and
Army Streets. This will be the only plant tuminp
out malleable iron in this vieinitv. The only other
plant of its kind on thp Paeifie Toast is a small one
in the southern part of the state. A. TTaase and
^Vm. T>awton. Prpsidpnt and Viee-presidpnt. resppet-
ively of the f'oast Foundry Company, of this Citv and
South San Franeiseo. are henvilv interested in the
new eompanv. toeether with ^Valter E. .TpwpII nf thp
.TpwpII Stppl and Mallpable Castine Co.. PufTalo. N. Y.
The Industrial Department of the Chambpr takps eredit
for loeatintr this faetory. whieh deeided on San
Franeiseo after fully investieatinjr eonditions in the
bav reL'ion.
rnntinucd from pagr 101
biad: Cbiiriis; Cement. Conerete or Masonry Wat.r
proofing Compound: Traetor Attaehments for Automo-
bib's: .Tunk Furs: Salt: Automobile Tniek Attaeh-
mpnts: T^aundrv Tubs. Cpment. Conerpfp or Soapstone:
returned, pmptv. sepond-hand Cnrriprs: Animal or Poul-
Irv Coops or Crates: Patter Weights: Fireless Cookers.
Steam Cookprs and Aluminum Cookinjr Ftpnails: ^
"Wooden Trellises: Ciears and Cicarettps; Stprilizers:
SvruT>: Paris fireen: Fibreboard. Pulnboard or Straw-
board Poxes: Cans or Bottles, emptv: Canoes. Row-
boats .Tunk: Koofine: Vehielp Parts: Car Siirns: Poilpr
Casinirs: Furnaees: M.tallie or Wooden Furniture. Raek
and Hook: and Mnvine Picture Machines.
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CHAMBER ^FCOMMERCE ACTIVITI
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7^/ic Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
KyKU\ im i<si)\^ — M\\ jimi. n»i7
^o. 2/
ANNUAL BANQUET
of the
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Wednesday Evening, May 30th, in the Palm Court, Palace Hotel
SPEAKERS
Newell Dwight Hillis
of New York
James A. Emery
of Washingfton. D. C.
At the special request of President Frederick J. Koster, who is just returning from Wash-
ington, D. C, the date of the Annual Banquet is set for Wednesday evening. May 30th.
Mr. Koster has invited two speakers of National reputation to be our guests, and the
affair will take the form of a patriotic demonstration. Inasmuch as the seating capacity is
limited to one thousand members, you are asked to re8p>ond promptly with check.
Seats will be assigned strictly in order of application.
THE DATE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th, AT 6:30 P. M.
THE PLACE
THE PALM COURT of the PALACE HOTEL
THE PRICE
FIVE DOLLARS PER PLATE
\I \KK ^'OLIR UKSKR\'A'ri()iNS KAK'LV
HM
S«n Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Enirfcd «■ tconJ cUss matter January 7. 1915. at the Pott
Oflice At San Franciaco. California, under
the act of March 3. 1879.
Sab* * pff Yri-
thr
BUSINESS FOR YOU
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
At « inr«linir of tho newly .*l«*rti'<I Hoard of Din-c-
.,f thi> • ' ' '<! iH^t wiM'k tli<* followinjr
rn wcrt- ri'fliTled for tin* onKuintf
> ••« r :
rrrnidrnt. Fn'«1'*nfk .1. Kontor.
Kirnt ^ ^«r«l H. .M«-N«-iir.
S<>euiul . nd Mniunr«r. KoUert
NVwton Io'n''h.
Third Vicr-IVtiiidrnt. Oeortr- •" U......1m,.iii
Tn'ajiurer, .Tniiu'H .1. Fapnn
S«'i-n-t«r>'. T,. M. Kinp.
Th«' foll.»wifiv» urn- tin' new nirmhi»n4 of \\u' Hounl
of Dirrr' took th<*ir m-nts for tlif first timo:
y\_ J. Hi in of M. .1. Itraiul- iistrin & Co : A.
T. I)e Forrosl. Vice rresident I'liitJ-d States Stei-l
I*r(«lurtii Co.: Fn^d S. Momiy of the M«»ndy Kstntr
t'o.: W. T. Smith, President of the l^aeitie Ilanlware
.^ -•• • Co.: and Frank I. Turn.- i'- -i'" -.«* »»-
1 I'loiliinir I o
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT
COMMITTEE
NEWSPAPER MEN
The chnrit!'- Kii.inrstin.nt ( ounnittee in in re-
..]]■' ,,t from the Ni\vs|»a|»er Men's f'luh
,,t S;iii I .. an orjranization composeil px-
. lusivi'ly o! wi»rl<iiur newspaper men. drawinf?
attention to the faet that solieitors for varioii.s
nll.jfed eharitahln »«nterpri»e« have represi-nted
i> ne\vKpa|>er men connertf<l with th«*
•1 Fraiieisro.
Tli. ^ riiu«n's ('lul> woultl unatly ap-
preoiat* information ahout any att<'nipt
l»y any p«Tson to misiwe or misrepresent th<' name
of the newspaper men or the I'ress of San Fran-
ciaoo.
The TharitieH Endorsement Committee Inform-
ation Bureau. Kearny 112. ij» eo-operatin^ with a
larc ■ r of various interests in its ondi-avor
to - • falsi- and wronir soliiitatioii.
PROTECT vournelves with a "NOTICE TO SOLICI
TORS '•
RELY M tl,. LIST OF CHARITABLE INSTITU-
TIONS"' .n.lor.vtl i.y the lliariti.- Kn-l.-rs. m. jit
« oimnittpe.
DEMAND the fillinR out of an APPUCATION
BLANK" hy all solicitors.
CALL up the In" 1. K.arny 112. of tin-
< harities V. iiittec and a.sk them
to send you ilu- i*lK>ve furms if you have not
aln-adv done so.
May :n, 1017. 11 KK) a. m.. hida receive»l for mis
ccllnneouK hardware, twds. etc., at tin- ofTi<i- of (Jen
• ral I'urehaHini; Aijeut. AlaHkau KnKin.-.ruijf Ct.m
miiwion. room 422 Hell Street Terminal. Seattle. Wasli
F«tr further infornuition communicate witli Alaskan
Knirineerint; (*oiiiiiiiNMoii. 2i»:{ 1'. S. Cjistom House.
San Francisco.
.liMi. 2. 1M17 at 11:(H» o'clock a. m., hy Office Depot
• Quartermaster. V\. Mason. San Francisco. California
liids will he opened for the furnishinjr of dried, pick-
led and canneti finh ; flour. hakiuKpowder. canned Irish
[lotatoes. evaporatcil apph's. peaches and prunes, cof-
fee, eucumher pickles, hluck pepper, cinnauioii. trinjfer.
lard, hutter. sirup, flavoring extracts, apples, aspara
gUK, heets. cahhajfc. cherricK. mm, maccaroni. mush-
rooms, pumpkin, rock salt, sardines, sauerkraut, chip
s<»ap. hrown laun«lry soap, maple sirup, s«|uasli, su>rar.
cotton thread, white, linen threa«l. hlaek : cotton hatli
tow«'ls. huskaliat'k towels, etc.
June 2. 1!)17. \0:'M) a. m.. (Seneral IMirchasinp
Officer of The Panama Canal. Washiutrtou. I>. <
liids will he opened for school e<piipment.
.hine '». 1017. 11:0(» a. m.. Depot (Quartermaster.
Fort .Mason, San Francisco. Cal.. hids will l»e opene«l ^
for suhsi.stence supplies, such as flour, licans. etc
Itine 1(1, 1017, 10:00 a. m.. Depot (^uart.iniasl. I-
.rt Mason. Cal.. will open hids for lumher
June 18, 1!M7. 10:00 a. ni.. Depot (Quartermaster.
Fort Mason. San Francisc«». Cal.. hids will h.- opened
for hardware, ehemicals. packing hox-^ .mU j.nints.
etc.
ARMY CONTRACTS
The Chamh.r is autliontiv.ly miviseti tha! lli.' < "iii
inittee on Kmerjrency C(»nstruction of the Council of
National Defense has adopted the policy of placing
contracts with loeal people wht'Uever possihie. Some
of the ('ontracts recently let related t«» re^rular Army
plans hefore this Committee of the Council of Na
tional Defense hejfan its work.
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
Yestri.la\ Di i;..,ik'« A. Si.iitli.son ot tli< Kxtcnsion
Division of th<- I'niversity of California, hegan a
-•urse in husiness correspondence in the Senior Ro«im ^
of the Ilastinjrs Collejfe of Law. City Hall. This U
class will meet each Wednesday, at 8 p. m. for fifteen
weeks. P'orty employees of the General Kleetric Com
pany have just completed tJ,i< .Mins, Tin- fee for
the course will he ^"i.OO.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitiei
105
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
ADVANCED FREIGHT RATES
Tin- lntcistiift < oiuiini'i- ' oiiiiuissioii has ina|»|'<il
out tilt- following; program fur cross examination of
till' raiil rarriirs hikI i-oiitiiiiiatioii of \\\v ii«'arin|j; on
t*HrriiT>' |»ftitioii for .nhiinct' in frcitrlit nit«'s:
May M. 1917.
EXPARTE NO. 57
In re: Proposed increases in Freight Kates in Eastern,
Western and Southern Territories.
The further hearing in this niatter will be had at Wash-
iiiKion, and as nearly as may be, on the following dates
and in the following order:
May 23-25. Cross examination of the witnesses for the
eastern, southern and western carriers, in the or'der named.
May 26. Representatives ot stockholders ot the Boston
& Maine Railroad, and of New England ice and coal
shippers.
May 28. Shippers of live stock and grain.
May 29. Shippers in the southeast.
May 30. Lumber and fruit interests of the states of
Washington and Oregon. North Pacific Coast shippers and
representatives of shippers of brick, cypress lumber and oil.
May 31 and June 1. Representatives of the state railroad
and public service commissions.
June 2. Canning and other California interests, including
citruy fruits, nuts and cream separators.
June 4-6. Witnesses presenting general statistical data.
June 7-8. Carriers' rebuttal evidence.
June 9, 11 and 12. Arguments, separated as to the three
territories and in the order that the testimony of the
carrierr wa? presented.
It is requested that those proposing to attend the hearing
will promptly so advise the undersigned, giving the date
or dates on which they expect to attend. The hearing
room of the Commission will seat about 160 people, and if
more than that number will be in attendance, arrangements
must be made accordingly in advance.
(Signed) GEORGE B. McGINTY.
Secretary.
VALUABLE ARTICLES
Sunset Matfa/iiM' is puhlisliinp in ourn'nt issues a
valuable series of articles hearing; on the lii.story and
present conditions of the Inhor situation on the Paoific
Const. The Chaniher of Comnieree repard these articles
as so timely that they will be placed in the hands of
every menilH'r of the Chainber, Therefore, throujjh
special arranf;einent with the publishers of Sunset
Mafrazine. nietnbers of the Chamber will receive the
magazine throu(;li the mail for a year bef^inning with
.May. which time will cover the series of articles. You
are especially re<piested to note these articles. Inci-
di-ntally we are pleased to be able to furnish our mem-
bership with this splendid ma(;azine, which is the only
national organ publishc<l on the Pacific Coast and
.serves to give wide publicity to the undoubted source
of attra<-tion on the Pacific (,'oast.
The May i.ssuc has alreatly been sent to <iur mem-
bership.
321. C'iim|utciit machiiirry. mill Mipply ami harchvarc
man, aKr 29. married, with sales, purchasing. accountiiiK
and enKinrering experience, wants connection with ({rowing
firm. University t-diiration. can furnish bonds, and can
handle rfTiciontly anythinK that comes up.
322. Bookkeeper ami auditor with several years experience
with street railway and niiniiiK companies desires position
with a larKc corporation Is a hiKh class man and can
furnish best of references. Ii 35 years of age.
323. Man 36 years old. married, wants position where
initiative and executive ability are required. Has had 15
years experience handling general business — buyiuR and
MinR. Can readily adapt himself to any business.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
W-308. .All exceptionally well <iuaiilie<l ortue w'oman
l.'.^>e>siiiy tact and iniativc wishes a position of respon-
>iliility. Is a college graduate, an<l can speak S|>aiiish and
tit-rinan Is highly recommended by will kixiwn San Fran-
vi^co business men.
309. Sianiurtl University man. 25 years of age. married,
who has had three years practical business experience as
^telloKrapher, bookkeeper and accountaiu desire- a position
a- accountant. Has best of references.
310. .Sn elderly man. of good personality, well tjualiMed
ai-coiintuiit and bookkeeper of some 30 years experience
\\ isiies an cMiutivc position dcmandiiiK all <>r a portion of
liis time, permanent or temporary. .Salary a secondary
< onsideraiion. Can give best of local references.
311. Fourteen years banking experience, 4 years cashier.
1 ' .. years road position as collector and adju-ter with large
m.u-hiiie concern. M years of age. Would like to secure an
iMoutiNc position. Best of references furnished and bonds
a^ required.
312. Transportation man of 13 years experience in both
rail and water transportation would like any transportation
posilion Is past tjjc ilrafl a^;e, and can I'lirnish best of
reiercnces. Willing to commence on a reasonable com-
pensation
313. Hotel auditor and accountant of ten years standing
would like a i»ositif>n along these lines. Is 35 years of
aKc. single and willing; to start at a moderate salary. Has
excellent references.
314. A man who for the past 11 years has been in the
I'ustoms service in Santa Domingo as collector oi Customs
would like an executive position. Can speak, write and
translate Spanish. Was chief of the division oi translations,
I'lireau of Insular .\fTairs, War Department. Has had a
;;reat deal of experience in handling men and comes highly
recommended.
315. .\n experienced accountant and cashier, who also
understands stenography wishes a position requiring ex-
.lutive ability. Has h.ul ten years local experience. Is
an .American citi/eii 40 years of age, and can lurnish ref-
i-rcnces if desired.
316. Civil engineer who has had five years experience as
I'uilding and railroad contractor in ligypt, Palc'^tine and
Syria would like a position with a local concern that can
make use of his services. Speaks Knglish. l-rench. Italian,
<icrman, .Arabian, Servian and some Spanish. Has recom-
mendations from local t'irms and people relatixc to character
and ability.
317. A sales manager who has had five years experience
in the selling departments of leading electrical manufac-
turers wishes a position along similar lines. Has also had
rxpcriencc in electrical engineering work.
318. .An experienced .San Francisco business man. leaving
lor the east about June 1st, is desirous of arranging to
handle import.nnt matters (buying, adjusting, collecting,
facilitating shipments, etc.) while in .Minneapolis, Milwaukee,
(liicago, St. I.ouis. Cincinnati. Cleveland. Detroit. Pittsburg,
i'hiladelphia. New York. New Haven. Bri<lgeport. Boston,
Portland and other manufacturing centers.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-319, .An experienced import and export man. with
some knowledge of shipping, to act as representative of
local concern in Puget Sound port. State age, experience
.iml references.
A-320. Stenographer and typist, young man under mili-
tary age wanted by a large importing house. Prefer a
young man living at home. In reply state age, cxperince,
ability and references. First class opening for a suitable
man. .Address "A" Box 2169, Station "B" San Francisco.
Wanted partner with $1,000 to take half interest in
general line of machinery of a large firm located in the
Fast, to act as representatives for California and Nevada
$.^00 of this amount to be paid down, balance from the
business. I am a manufacturers agent with establt-li<>d
trade in other lines; have my own ofTicc and more bii^i; -
than one man can handle. Party must be able to join :n.
in mv ofTicc.
106
San Frwiciico CK*mb«r of Comm<fc< Activhi—
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
U you .re mtcie.tcd write to lotcn:» Ir-J* l)ep*n-
mcnt o( the Ch*mb«r of Commerce livtnn number
Cuba
.!.( tiWr Id comraunicatr
I r served frait.
1511. lU^an* <«
«ilh Americ»f '"^
miKhl «Uh rr
1512. !>
with ex|
1515. Ma«tlar party *oald like to ^o'"-""";
.atr mi.h eM»ortcr, . ry ROod.; »l»o w'.h firm, wh ch
„u8hl Ik intcrc.tcl in importmn (ood»tuff« (rom above city.
.... V ■ ■ 'i'kc to communicate
..? ;- , Uc in position to
«itn Lai , , "^
•opply yuiui*; ur^nK'- if*"*"^ "^^ Mi.i.....Mi auroaa.
1515 r^fi* (France) party would like to communicate
V of preserve* in thi» city who might wi»h
in France and poMibly Italy
1516. Kobe (J.. ^ou\d like to cor with
manufacturer* ar>. > * « f iron hoop. «oil
and leather.
I«I7 , ».. .iii> lartv xv..ii1fl like to communicate
..r ;■ , nuch a* peanuta. oil«.
rJln. I - '•"'•"« "' ''"'"'* ^'"''
canned good*, etc.
1S18. San Frar-- — '«"-'' party, on behalf of British
client*, would l.l. >««^. *i<h fir",, which •
be interencd in a . . ^" 'n this city for Gu.
Foreign Extra Stool.
1S19 HeUingfora (Finland) firm would like to communi-
cate with exporter* of dried fruit, principally apncot*.
peachet and pear*.
VISIT OF COMMISSIONERS
On .lun»> 21st ntui Jir.i. Um- Liii..i.. r Tra<l.' Commis-
sioners of tlir rnit»-<l Statos Huroau of Forrifrn nn.l
Domentir rommerce will hold .oiiforpn.es in San
Frnn.-is.o with Lnmhor Mannfaotnrors Ajworiations
for the purpoH." of informing themsolvos as to ox-
port trad.^ methods. Rradinjf. complaints of importej-*
abroad. ol.Hta.-l.s to pr^atrr export trade, ete. In
this thev will have the cooperation of the Foreifrn
Trade liepartment of the Chamber. Further details
of these important conferences will be (riven -"t Intrr
COMMITTEES NOTICE
The IU>ard of Directors at its last meotinp decided
that all eommittees of the Chamber would hold over
until the return of President Kostcr. and the appoint-
ment by him of the new committees for the ensuinp
fiscal year.
MEETING OF PACIFIC COAST SHIPPING
MEN CALLED
On the miuauv. ..i ti..- Soatti.- Chamber of Com-
merce the Associated Chambers of Commerce of the
Pacific Coast have called a mectinjr for 10 o'clock
Monday »• May 28th. in room 2^1 Merchants
Kxchanc. - to consider the shippiuK problems
during and after the war.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Mnrire St. .lamea waa aold last week by the Alaska
l'..,rc. CMinpaiiv of Taecmia to James Rolph, Jr., of
t|„s . Hv. pri..' paid said \o be ♦.'Wl.OOO. Vessel was
built in' IHHM at Hath. Me and is 1.4'.:i net tons, and
will be used liy the U«.lph Navipntion A: Coal Com
pany as a carrier of lumber and coal aloiiK the cAast.
l*atn»l i»rder No. 'A and 4 in re»ranls to reirulations.
whieh must be observed by master mariners upon
enterinjf and leaving the harbor of San Krai.eis.o.
have been rceeive«l at this d.partment. Shipowners
and iiiaatera of all crafts can see same tipon ap|»Iyun:
at the Marine Department (»f the Chamber -f « ■"•.
merce.
Coastwise lumber rates are advancing. The going
rates at present from Cohinibia Kiver and Puget
Sound loading p<»rts to San Francisco are ♦6.50. Xa
Southern California ports .t7.r>0. This is an increase
of :»0 cents in the rates that bav been in effect for
the past few months.
OUR WASHINGTON WIRE
Washingtcm. May 21. 1017.
Opposition to incpiitable and inadequate tax bill
proposed by House of Representatives has crystallized
into deti-rmined demand f(»r wholesale recasting of
entire bill. The Senate Committee on Finance has
tliereforc decided to make drastic changes which will It,
bf. ef|uivalent to drafting new plan of taxation. The
protest against unjust taxation of excess profits will
be heeded. There is also strong probability that
Senate will devi.se plan for spreading eost of war
over thirty years instead of f..ll(.wing plan of trying
to "pay as you go" which is now admitted to be im-
possible without di.sorgani/.ing the very productive
f-nergies that are needed to win the war. Ameri«-an
industry cannot be taxed to suffocation and at same
time expand with the ra|.idity and diversity required
bv war. Hundreds of representative business men
from every part of the Cnited States have made these
facts clear to Senate. It is now expe.ted that H«uise
will pa.ss bill without serious effort t.. perfeet it and
will wait for Senate amendments whi.h will then be
agreed to by House.
Senator Phelan is actively at work paving way for
favorable action by Congress in establishment of
great Naval Base in San Frnnciser. Hay. Supple-
mental r..,w.rts from the H.lm Commission are
a%vaited
War Department has ref.rre.l to General Liggett
manv applications from Paeifie Coast points for new
Armv training camps. Los Angeles has asked for one ^
of these eamps. Shipping board has left first con-
tracts for steel and wooden ships to several Paeifi.
Coast companies and many other eontraets are soon to
be closed.
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'S^
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
jt..%T[D JU\^^'*
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:\ i:k\ rm KSI)A^ — \\\\ .iisi. i«m7
C^o. 22
PACIFIC COAST SHIPPING MEN MEET
A spfcinl riin'r>j«'ij»'y iiuM-tiii^; of tin- As.suciattMl
rhnnilirrs of ('omnuTre of tin* l'ai*ific Coast was lifld
in till" Assembly Room of tlu' San Krancisc-o ChamlxT
nf CorminTce last Monday for the |)ur|)osi' of coiisifl-
♦•ring tin* proMfin wliicli now confronts tlic country
<»f providing immediatrdy a great American Mendiant
Marine for service in over-seas commerce.
Krcdcrick .1. Koster. President i<\' th.- Sin I'l.iti.i-s.-o
Chamber of Commerce, presided
Twelve cities were re|>resented l»y «i^•lc^;at^^s and l.')()
prominent shipping men attended the meeting.
The following resolution was passed at this
mooting:
Recognizing that the world war has ini|tosed upon
the President an<l our Oovernment tlic |»r()l>lem of
providing immediately a great American merchant
marine for servi«-e in over-seas commerce, and that
the T'nited States Shipping Hoard and the rnite<|
States Council of National Defense are undertaking
the solution of this prohjem, not only to meet the
emergeney of today hut also to |)rovide a permanent
American merchant nuirine for service in the erpially
critical commercial conditions that will follow the
close of the war. and that the sueeess of this work
is not only essential to the efforts of the Allies to
enti the war an«l thus remove the menace that threat
ens the lives of our manhoml, hut is also vital to the
permanent prosperity of all our people having agri-
cultural and industrial products to sell in the markets
of the world.
TTTEREP'ORK. it is the sense of this meeting that
we, the Associated Chambers of Commerce of the
Paeifie Coast, representing the united eommereial in-
terests of the I'acilic Coast. ofVer <»ur help arni |»ledge
the earnest eoo|)eration of our organizations to the
I'nited States Shipiung Hoard and the T'nited States
CoJincil of National Defense in working out these
problems.
That for the pur[»osc of extending such he|[). wt-
recommend that the firesident of the A.ssociated
Chambers of Commerce of the Pacitic Coast appoint
a committee of not less than fifteen representative
n>en from the membershi|) of the Associated Chambers
of Commerce of the Pacific Coast, who shall be
authorized and instnieted to co-operate with the Uni-
ted States Ship|)ing Hoard and the Cnited States
Council of National Defense; that this committee be
es|>ecially asked to develop plans that will bring to-
gether similar group nu-etings of business a.ssociations
in the Gulf States, on the Atlantic Coa.st and in all
parts of the United States in order that these arms
»»f our National Oovernment may have the fullest
I)ossible co-operation of business men in all i>arts of
the «'ountry and that every help may be ext«'nded to
them not only in nu'cting the present emergen«'y bjit
also in i)roviding the permanent merchant marine
essential to the over-seas commerce of the United
States.
The personel of this Conunittee will Ix- armoiine.-d
later.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS
The Foreign Trade Department of the r'hamber has
received copies of the plans and specifications of the
Oovernment ships which are to be built. These can
be seen upon application to that department.
108
San FrancUco Chamber of Comntercc Aclivitie*
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
■M«r«d M MCondcl«u matter Januarjr 7. 1915. at the Pon
Office at San Franciaco. California, under
tb« act of March 3. 1879.
Sahacrii.ii.ti I'ri, r I ••. tciu* per Year
by «hc
SAN FRANl . K OK CO.MM F.RCE.
Merchants Ekc .-. 465 California St.
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
BUSINESS FOR YOU
l-'l^ 11 MK> ji. 111.. Alu.Hkan Knt;iniM>rini;
^*" •». «t S«'attlr. Wn<4hiti(rton. will o|M»n l»i<lH
for f^lnll^lllIl^r on IVr in Smttli". ]npo hikI fitting,
plumliin^; nrxi heatinfr Hupulirs. tiihoH. I'lfctriral flnsh-
liirhU mill halt<'ri«>s, ptc jilanks and inforinatioti can
h* i from nfT'u'v of thr Alaskan Kntriii»'«Tinj»
f*' :•. 2t».'{ CiiKtom IIonH«>. San Francisco.
.lun. >. 1;»I7. 10 (XI H ni.. \\w Depot (^nart«>nnastrr.
Forf ^fn-ion. S«n Fraricisro. ("al., will open hiils for
n>i lis sup|>lifs. Hlaiiks and information can
h« . ! from the ahove named ofTiccr.
Jun«' 9. 1917. 10:00 a. m. The Depot Qiiarterniaster,
Fort Ma.Hon. San Franci.seo. Cal . will open bids for
fiirniMhinf; Ti.JMH horseK and 2.4H4 mules. Speeiti«'ation8
will he furnished hy the ahove named officer.
LIBERTY LOAN
WcIIm Fargo & ruiiipaiiy is aiiiioun<>ing to it.s em-
ployes an installment plan wlierehy they may suh-
ik-rihe through the company to the "Liberty Ijoan."
and pay for their hondn in aemi-monthly installment.^
co%-erinij a pericwl of one year.
The .-\etna Life Insurance Co.. nnd its allied com-
panie.s announces a plan whereby its a(rent.s an<l em-
ployes may subseribe for the Liberty Hon<ls. and pay
for the same on the basis of fivf per cent each month.
CAXIfORNIA CALLS YOU
The above in the title of the new book juHt pub-
lished by the I'nion I*a«*itic Railroad Co. It is very
hand.Homely illustrntf^d and portrays to the hfnt ad-
vantage the interesting features of California. San
Franeis4M» is pivi-n very prominent mention.
VOLUNTEERS
In connecti«»n with the re(fistration of selected men
for military' service, which will take place on June 5.
the Nathan-Dohnnann Co.. has tendered to registrar
Zemansky the services of its employes, who are not
rei|uir»Ml under the law for military ser>'ice. to aet as
r- ' ' - This to be done without cost to
t! -e.
EDUCATORS SHOULD ATTEND
The National Kdui-ation Convention which will be
held in Portland. Oregon. July 7th. to 14th. next, has
unusual signiHcanee beeatise of the war sittiation and
the fact that the i revolves around the idea of
patriotism jumI |u -.s. As many as pos.sible of
the teacli •% of San Francisco should
attend, r as given it his endorsement.
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT
COMMITTEE
CHAIN LETTERS
The attention of the Charities KndorKement Com
inittcc is again called to the nuisance of the CII.MN
I.KTTKH. with particular reference to a chain letter
re.piesting a i-ontribiition of twenty four cents for thf
purchase of chloroform to use in the hospitals of tin-
Allies, the money to be sent to Miss Klizabeth Whit
man. Superintendent of .Nurses. .New York Kye an<i
Kar Intirmary. 21H 2nd Avj-nue. New York City.
One railroad man. who disapproves of th«' chain
letter systi'in on principle, at once became suspicious
He telegraphed to the representative of his road in
New York. Promptly eanie l»ai-k the following reply:
"Miss Whitman. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, per-
mitted her name to be used some few years aRO. but for
some time has been endeavoring to break the chain."
This matter was nferred to in the " .\ctivities" of
March ir.. 1017.
Another chain letter in eirciilation at the prex-nt
time is .sent out presumably by the French Consul.
Si'attle. Mr. L. Ilerriette. P. O. Box 1S71. recpiesting
a contribution of twenty-five cents for the purpose
of founding a special American hos|»ital in Paris for
Wounded in the face and jaw. and claiming that the
American National Hed Cross will donate !k2.0O0 in
cash for every !|5lH.0(K» raised.
The Charities Kndorscment Committee is advised
by the American National Hed Cross that the letter
is fraudulent and steps have been taken with the
pr(»per authorities to put a stop to this letter.
The Charities Endorsement Committee desires to
IMPIJKSS on tlw membership these facts:
A CHAIN LETTER is a wrong method of solicitation.
A CHAIN LETTER should not be passed on to other
peofile. but destroyed.
A CHAIN LETTER is n(»t sanetion.-d by tlu' Ameri-
can National Hed Cross as a means ff»r raising
funds.
A CHAIN LETTER is not reeognized by the Cliari
tits Ilmiorsi iiMtit r'nmmittee a<j n proper form of
.solicitation.
Please reriHMiitxr tii'- ain)\r la<l«« aiul notify
any person sending you a chain letter, that you
are breaking the chain. Your eo-(»peration will
help in putting a stop to this annoying and
illegitimate method of .solicitation.
The proportion of the membership tising the
••NOTICK TO SOMCITOHS" form, the "SOLIC-
ITOHS APPLICATION BLANK* form, and the
"LIST OF INSTITCTIONS KNDOHSFI) BY
TlIK CIIARITIKS KNDOHFJ^IKNT COMMIT
TKK" is small compared to tin- total in<-tnb<r
ship. WIIYT
Call up the INFOHMATION lUHKAl <.f the
Charities Endorsement Committee. Kearny 112.
and ask for the forms, and they will be sent lo
you at once.
DO IT NOW.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activilie*
109
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
CALIFORNIA RAILROADS PROPOSE 15%
I ADVANCE IN FREIGHT RATES
The ( "alittiniia iailrt»inls luivc filitl a jxtitiiiii with
tiu' ( 'alit'iiriiia Kailroa*! Coiiiinissioii asking Itrriiiission
to incn-aM' all iiilrn-stati* frci^'jit rat«*s L't' , , with th«'
exception of some rut«'s that are affected liy water
coiiipetitioii aiui oltviotisly eaiuiot he iiiereased to
that extent.
As soon as this applieation Iihs been set for heur-
int?, notiee will appear in tlie "Activities" in order
that all shippers may he advised and take whatever
action thcv deem nci-cssary to protect llicir interests.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC GRANTED PERMISSION TO
RETAIN MORGAN LINE STEAMERS
The TriilVir IliiicMii lias just iiiei\ cil a cii|>y of an
order from the Interstate Commeree Commi.ssion
dated .May 12. 1!M7. (rrantin^; fidl permission to the
Southern I'acilic Company to retain owncrshij) of its
Mor^ran Line steamers plying hctween (Jalveston. New
Orleans and New York.
I'nder date of January 24. 1!>17. the Commission
rentlered an opinion stating in jjeneral that it ap-
|>eared the Southern I'acilic Company should he al-
lowed to retain its steamer line, hut tliat before this
I»ennission coidd I'c vrranted in its entirety it would
he neees.sary that certain ohjectionahle practices be
removed. Now that the railroad company has filed
tarifTs eliminatint; the objectionable i)ractices referred
to. the Commission has rendered its final order.
. This is of jrreat importance to San Francisco and
' ('alifornia ship|)ers in that a much more efficient
service is possible when the steamer an<l rail lines
are under one nuinasrfttieiit than if under two distinct
managements.
Freig-ht Rate Advance Case
Mr. Setii Mann. Attorney and Mana«rcr of the
Traffic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, has been
in Washington. I). C.. continuously since May r)th. in
c(tnne<'tion with the Interstate Commerce Commission
hearing; and investi>ration on the |ictition of the rail
carriers for a l-") per cent advance in freifriit rates.
The Traffi<' Hureau has prepared five exhibits re-
lating to the present and |)roposcd rates and they
have been forwarded to Mr. Mann for use in the
ca«e. The Chamber sent an expert on transportation
cost to Washinjrton. May 17th, to analyze figures
presented by the carriers and to prepare such data
from the records and reports on file in Washinpton
MS Mr. Mann reipiires. This expert is in the exclu-
sive service of the Chamber of Commerc for this
spei'ial fuirposc. The shippers' presentation of their
side of the question l>egan Monday, ^^ay 28th.
MISLEADING CIRCULAR
A circular has been sent out to various California
shippers by a firm in San Francisco soliciting their
patronage and the privilege of representing such
shippers in the above case through the services of
the expert employed by the Chamber. Members of
the Chamber of Commerce are hereby informed that
Mr. Jerome Newman, the Chamber's expert, is em-
ployed solely by the Chamber for the purpose of
assisting Mr. Mann in the Rate Advance Case and
is not employed by any other organization.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
324. Ui>tn to a puMiioii m ;iii luiiniuK wiiii liiinni- <>(
office — exfculivc e-xpcriincc in corporalioiis. cxpi-riciicc in
luisincss fXpcrtinR and efficiency, njanut'acturinK, conunercc
and transportation.
325. An able sales inana«ir of wi»le experience wishe.s a
position with a San l"rancisco firm alunj? these hues Is
also an etTuient office man and correspondent.
326. .Accountant of ability cai>ablc of assuming respon.sihlc
position in any capacity desires position. Mas good cre-
dentials. !>0 years of age and has the ability to make good
for some firm needing his services.
327. Office manager, eight years cxperimcc present posi-
tion; six years previous with Southern Pacific Co., would
like to n>ake change, preferably as private secretary or con-
fidental work; tlioroughly familiar with all details of office
administration Married, native son; best of references;
iliirij-live yearN old.
328. I'osition wanted as country branch manager in gen-
eral merchandise or milling concern by a man who has had
15 years selling experience in different lines. Can furnish
best of references. Mo<Ierale salary.
329. Married man. i2, having executive ability. 17 years of
hardware, iron, steel and commissary buying. Thoroughly
familiar with handling of supplies and equipment in large
(|uaiuities, having knowktlge of prices, (lualities. etc. desires
a position with some lirm requiring such services.
330. .Manufacturers agent now doing business with large
industrial plants and public utility corporations on the Pacific
Slope, desiris to represent one or two local manufacturers
of machinery, electrical apparatus or other appliances.
331. Young man of 3i wishes executive position. Has had
6 years experience in street railway accounting, two years in
steamship office and 3 years with manufacturers agents. Is
capable of taking full charge of pay-rojl. auditing aiid general
ledger work. Willing to furnish bond. .Mso willing to go
to c.)untry town if opi)ortunity offers.
332. Position wanted as card indexer, cataloging, tracing,
etc. Experience*! in electrical and mechanical drafting offices
througliout the eastern states and abroad.
333. .Middle aged man, single, well educated, with hnig
business experience, good bookkeeper, used to handling
money and speaking several languages would like position as
bookkeeper, cashier or any other position of trust. Best of
references furnished.
334. Experienced export and import man. 27 years old,
textile and code compiling expert, especially qualihed for
business with the Orient wants position as manager of ex-
port and import department of manufacturing concern or
general export and import house. Has held similar positions
an<l can furni>h excellent references. Has a knowledge of
I'rench and German.
335. Young man who is disciualifud for enlistment, but
having executive ability would like a position as purchasing
agent. Has had eight years experience with local concerns.
Is also a capable salesman and well ac<iuaintcd with local
wholesale trade.
336. A man of 43 who is well qualified to manage foreign
trade department or business would like a position along
these lines. Is also an experienced accountant and knows
several languages.
337. A man who has just sold his business in a small
town in California would like a position as manager of a
retail establishment. Has had a great deal of hardware ex-
perience and can furnish best of local references.
338. Man of 48 having had experience in grain buying and
shipping department of concerns would like a position as
office manager, or some position requiring part office and
part outside work. Has very good references.
339. Thoroughly experienced general office man, capable
of handling statistical work and competent to act as private
secretary wishes position. Best of references.
340. Hacked by l."^ years experience in two of the largest
houses in California, as bookkeeper and au<Iitor. including
8 years bank experience on all desks, would like similar posi-
tion. Is an .American citizen, 37 years of age.
341. Man 38 years old with many years experience in
machinery line, desires to connect himself with city depart-
ment of local firm, or a firm represented here. Can furnish
excellent references.
u«»
San Francisco Quunbcf ol CommMT* ActividM
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
n you ar* inirrtttcd wrtie lo Foreign Trade l>ep*n-
meni of ihe Chamber ol Commerce (iving number.
•I alto like
.>t« ..I H.ll.
't Spain. Referent
l^' like i.» .
»'■ „ . .11 Ihc uiU' . ..
paper yarn. Sample and price on file in Foreign Trade Dt
partnirnt
IS22.
m.
fru. , .
Parii (France) firm wUhc* to corntnunicatc wiih
rt and exporter* of canned preservet, evaporated
■ . .cgelablea and canned ftch. Reference*
IS2i. New York (N. Y.) firm having in hand the biiildinK
of several tchoonert. woald like to communicate with ship-
ping and other transportation concern* that niiRht l>e inter-
ested as prospective buyers.
1524. San Francisco (Cal.) organixatiun. on behalf of one
of it» clients, would like to communicate with exporter* of
wheat, flour, flour products, rolled oats and o.ttnieal
1525. Cananca (Mexico) party would like to communicate
with manufacturers of machinery used in the making of
medal* and medallions. Want a hydraulic screw or drop
press that will give enough pres<^ure to work metal *i inch
thirk
OUR ANNUAL BANQUET
TIm" ( liamiM r > annual l>an>ju«t whiili was luld la.st
night in th<> Palm Court of th«> Palan* Hotel whs
mad<> H patriotic o<>ra»ion. Prosidont Fn'diTick J.
KoMt'T |»rfHidi'd. .TaincK A. Kinory, «»f Wuslijntfton.
1). <*.. and N.-wi'll Dwi^lit Ilillis. Pn.stor of IMynioutli
Churrh. hrooklyu. N. Y.. woro (;uoHtH of honor and
dcIiviTt'd adtln-Kscs. "Thf Roptihlic Worth Livinf;
For and Wortli Dyinjr For" was the suhjrct of Doctor
Ilillij*' addr<»}«. Ho waid **In this crisi.s the duty of
the hour is to NU|)port our natural allies who arc now
supporting and defending us from (^terniany's liattlc-
shipn. "
TOURING MADE EASY
Tho«. Cook & Sons announce the renewal, during
1917. of their appointment as Special Pas-senger
Agents to the Philippine fioveminent and the main-
tenance of their Manila oflTice for serving travelers.
Pemonal attention by repreaentativeH throughout the
worhl is one of the features of the direct service
rt>ndered by this company, liooks illustrating many
of their Oriental totim have just been iiwued and crfh
be obtained at the local offices of the company.
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
SiandiiTtl Oil Company's Steamer I). (J .S,.ofiel.l
utnuig here laitt Week from New York brought
• HH» loHH „f ,.argo. consiNling of pipe, nui.hincrv
hardware. ,.|e.. all of which is eonsignd to Ih.
Standard Oi| Company to be uaed in different branches
of the service throughout the Statoa.
St. ..M.r Frederick H. Kellogg. 10.(MW» Ion oil tank
' • ".MS launched on MHy l«uh from Moore &
"^ ! Oakland: vessel \h being conHtniete<l for
• rican I'etml. nm and Transp«irtalion Com
pany.
Steamer
May 2(>th
vessel has
Kdna Chnsi.iiM.n took (<» the waters on
fnun Chas. Full«»ns plant at San Pedro,
a carrying capacity of 1.:.(M(.imm) f.ci of
lumber and will be operated by Sudden & Cliristcnhon
of this city, her owners.
A new line of fast steamers between N«'W York and
the West Coast of South America via Panama Canal
will be put on by W. H. Cracc & Co. of N,.w York.
The time from New York to Callaci will be 11 days.
Ilind Holpli & Co. have chartered a schooner now
building at Taeonwi. with capacity of l.(;(HI.(HH» feet
of lumber, to transport cargo to South Africa at rate
of .tfiO per M, duly «»r August loading.
Mitsui & Co. this week charti'n-d the Norwegian
Steamer Stolt Ni«'lsen. now under course of «'onstruc-
tic»n at Seattle, on tinu- charter to the Orient at '»(»
shillings. July loading.
Strutliers & Dixon have placed the .lapancHe
Steamer Kenkcui .Maru No. K on the berth for Yoko-
lianui. Kobe aixl .Shanghai, loading at San Francisco
.ftily l.-ith.
A consignment of 1().(MM( cases of potato)>s and '},(MH)
cases onions, for local merchants, arrived here last
week on the Uritish Stcam«*r Waitotara from Sydney.
Australia. This is the largest shi|)incnt of potatoes
ever received here from Australian ports.
The keel for a new power schooner for .\tkins.
Kroll & Co., was laid at Stone's shipyard this week.
The vessel will be natne<l Palawan, and be used in
the South Sea Island trade.
British Steamer War Knight, built here for the
Cunard S. S. Company, left the port on Iwr maiden
voyage on May 2.'»th for Portland where the vessel
will load grain for a foreign port having been
chartered by Ibilfour (Jnthrie & Company, tonnage
(».2.'IH net and has a tarrying capacity of over 1(),(KK>
tons.
(terman Ship Kurt which has bei-n interned in the
Columbia Kiver since September 11, 1014. has been
charti'red to load lumber for Antofagasta by Dant
& l{lis.sc|l. Rate $:{.').00.
CENSOR NOTICE
Tlic Western CnioM T<lcgraph Company piiblishcK
the f«»llowing circular CSo. 76) :
"We are advised that nn<lcr V. S. Censorship regu
lations the numbering of cable messages by senflers <
is not permitted. This does not apply to Trans-Atlantic
cables.
Cwles mentioned in my circular No. 7.5 dated May
24th are authorized for use to the Hawaiian Islands"
•»••••••••.
LM
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
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^o. 23
GOVERNOR VETOES INIQUITOUS MEASURE
It is a matter of extreme conKratiilation to the
luisiness eommiinity of the State tliat fJovemor
William I). Stephens after mature drlilM'ration, Hnally
IxM'ki't v«'to«»«l" the ini<|iiitou.s atul rrvolutionary
Anti-Injmiftion Hill intrtxlmetl at the last session of
thi> Li'jrislature at the instigation of the American
F«'(lt>ratiun of Labor. Wliile the hill jtassfd hoth
houses under pressure from the powerful labor union
^ot^' at Saeramcnto, no effort was spared by this
' hamher and President Koster to convince Governor
Stf'ph«'ns that the bill should be vetoed.
Throuph teleprams. letters and personal appeals
nmde l»y the Chamber under instructions from Presi-
dent Koster. most of the leadinp commercial orpaniza-
tioiis of the State and many important firms and in-
dividuals iniited their opposition to the bill at a public
liearinp before the Governor on Monday. May 21st,
Mr. Max J. Kuhl was the .spokesman for this Cham-
l>er of Commerce and a fjreat number of other orpan-
i/ations and firms at this hearinp.
The followinp orpani/ations amonp nmny others
were represented :
Marysville Chamber of Commerce, Marysville; Napa
<'hambcr of Commerce. Edith Roberts: Merchants &
Manufacturers Assn. Los Anpelos. K. G. Judah : As-
sociated Jobbers of I^os Anpeles. F. P. Grepson. Sec:
< hamber of Mini-s & Oil. Los Anpeles: San Diepo
Chamber of rommerce. W. S. Dorland. Pres. ; Watson-
ville Merchants As.sociation : Manufacturers Associa-
tion of San Diepo: Pasadena Hoard of Trade. Fred E.
Wilcox. Pres.: Heddinp Chamber of Commerce. Ho.scoe
.1. Anderson. Pres. : Chamber of Commerce, Los Anpe-
Ic.s, Mr. Sale. Pres.: Salinas Chamber of Commerce.
John Souza. Pres. ; Employers Association of Alameda
& Contra Costa Counties; Merchants. Manufacturers
& Employers As.sociation of Stockton; Chamber of
Commerce of PVesno.
This is probably the first time that the major com-
mercial orpanizations of the State have united in a
definite lepislative cau.se. and this compact alipnmcnt
holds out preat promises for the futur<' in securing
for the business element, a just treatment at the
hands of elected officials.
In addition to these larpe orpanizations represented
by our spokesman, there were many other organiza-
tions which communicated directly with the Governor.
Great credit must be piven to the bn'al and en-
thusiastic sui)port of the Los Anpeles Merchants &
Manufacturers Association throuph their President E.
G. Judah and to the Los Angeles Times for editorial
support.
On SatJirday, June 2nd, President Koster sent the
followinp wire to a larpe list of organizations, firms
and individuals that had piven their support to the
defeat of this radical Icpislation:
•IN THE FACE OF A SITUATION THAT
SEEMED ALMOST TO PHECLIDE ANY Po.v;si.
HILITY OF SrCCESS (JOVEHNOH STEPHENS HAS
KILLED THE ANTI-INJINCTION HILL. THIS HE-
SILT WAS ONLY MADE POSSIHLE HY THE
POWEKFIL COOPEHATIONS oF INDIVIDCALS
AND ok(;anizations riiiioiinioiT this
STATE. YOCHSELF AMONC THE N CM HER IM-
PRESSING ON THE GOVERNOR THROC(;iI CLEAR
Cl'T ARGIMENTS SIPPORTED HY THE \VEI(;HT
OF LEGAL ACTHOIHTY THAT IT WAS AI'.SO-
LITELY IMPERATIVE THAT THIS HILL SIIOILD
NOT HECOME A LAW. FOR YOIR LOYAL CO-
OPERATION I AM DEEPLY (JRATEFl'L
BUY A LIBERTY BOND
11:
S«n Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitiei
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Entered «■ •ccondciasi matter January 7. 1915. at the Pott
Office at San Francikco, California, under
tb« act of March 3. 1879.
Subvcriplion Price Ki<ty Cent* per Year.
PublUhed weekly by the
SAN T • ■ *V:ER of COMMERCF
Mer iiR, 465 California St ,
Siii Ifiiicisco
FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY 112
BUSINESS FOR YOU
Juiif S. l!M7, by Alaskan Knpui««'rinK' «'»)ininiK.sioi). 422
'^ " Strrrt TiTTninnl. S«Httlo. WuHliiiiKton. hiils will Ik-
d for the furnishinjf of wirt* rope sockets, injec-
' ta|»s iiikI <li«»s. pipe vises, fire ptitnp, tin'
uiiiilows nint doors, fjlnss. Portlniul Ce-
lu.m. 1..: roll aiui eave troughs, roof-
intr. waJ. i'-niriL* f«'It. corrupateil iron,
journal luarin^fs, ' inaeliine tool an«l
Mlank l»i«ls may h<- i npon nppliration at
••fTi.i- of Alaskan Kn>rine«rinp lomniission. 203 U. S.
CiiHtoni House. San Franeisi-o, Cal.
June 14. ini7. at 11:(M) a. m. by Depot Qtmrtennas-
ter. Fort ^' - California, hifls will be opened for
supply ill _ ' potuuls of Irish I'otatoes and fiH.OfXi
[H>uiid8 ot insh onions.
li-
FACTORY BRANCH
The International SiU.r ( Dinpany will open
reet Factory branch in J»dy. at I'lO Post St.
They %vill oreiipy the entire fifth floor, and will
show a complete line of silverware and cut plass.
Ti had a larjre and beautiful exhibit at
tb«* inn nnd their present move is [»artly
•1 ili.ir ' at that time, wliieh is m :•!
_• by in<-; >usiness on the Pacific ('nasi
K. \ . Saunders. Manafrcr. will be in direct charge.
THE BUSINESS BAROMETER
■tik < i'jiniiK'N inr May anmunifd to
test in the history of the city for
ati> >ii»»flt inoiitlt. riiis was an in«'rease of -tl 12.005.249
ovt-r th»' eorrespouilinj: month of last year.
C'ompand with the bank eb'arinjrs <»f the Pacific
Coast, San Franci.H«'o exceedi*d by .t2<>.'),s:M.4H.'> the
combined elearinffs of the next five California cities
and exeei'detl the eombined clearinps of the next '<"V
en Pa<ifie Coast Citieji by )M1.27.').( ►!».'».
Tlw fiL'ur. s f..ll.iu
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Portland
Oakland
Sacramento
San Diego
Stockton
CHARITIES ENDORSEMENT
COMMITTEE
The Fortyf«»urll» Aunuitl .\ati«»nal Conference of
Charities and Correction will open in Pittsburg on
June 6th and continue until tho 13th. The con-
ference will have for its purpose the tliscussion of
Stieial I'roblcms brought on by the war.
The Chamber will be represented by II. J. Ma^rinnity
of the Charities Kndorscment Committee, wlm bft
for Pittsburg. June 2nd. Mr. Maginnit.v will address
the conference on the work accomplished in San
FrancisctJ toward the elimination of frHudulent solici-
I at ions.
The Charities Endorsement Committee has saved
the merchants of San Francisco more than a quarter
of a million dollars by keeping them reliably infoniM'd
upon the various methods of solicitntion employed
by fake solicitors. This work can only be continued
successfully by the co-operation of the members who
are urged to use the "Notice to Solicitors" form,
the "Solieitors A|»plieation Blank" form and the list
of institutions endorsed l»y the Charities Kndorscment
Committee. Call up the Information Bureau of the
Charities F^ndorsement Committee. Kearny 112. and
re«|U«'st tli.it fill- funiis lie sent yoii :if niicc.
Mr. Average Man
$390,874,088
134.170.000
90.744.998
73.814.392
22.654.085
11.025.731
10.647.593
6.542.194
I lie average man woiihl be a ready eoiit rilnitor
to the Chamber of Commerce if lu* kin-w what it
was doing. But the avcragi* man is usually con-
tent to see matters progress and not to inrpiire
the cause of such progression. That is why he
nMiiains the average man. The Chamber of Com
merce Activities is your official organ and its
columns are open to your contributions. There
are more than seven thousand readers ea<h week
who would be interested to know that you havt
enlarged your plant, closed a large contract or
that your numager is on the way East after
more business, etc Send these things in. written
short and to the point and they will lie pul»
lishcd.
Commencing with the next issue, the "Activities"
will contain eight pages in whiih the various
activities of the Chamber will be told in more
detail than has been |»ossiblc heretofore in tin
limited spa<'e of four pages. Sen»l in your contri
butions so that each member may know of the
commercial and in<lustrial advance of San Fran
lisi'.i.
CHANGE IN STATE CONTRACTS
The book of schedules showing the change in the
manner of letting contracts for state supplies has
been received by the Chamber and is on file with the
Marine Department, where it may be seen by mem-
bers interested. Hereafter, because of the unsettled
con<litions of the market, the state will not ask for
btng term contracts but will ask for bids quarterly
for three months supply.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
113
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
^ Advance in California Freight Rates
Tlic Caliloriiia Kailmail ( 'i(iiiriiissi<iii lias aiinouncod
Juni' 21st. as tin* (lat<' upon which thoy will hi'^firi
takin^r tfsfimiuiy on the applications of the various
railroads and inland steamship lines.
The TrafTie Hureau will he represented at the hear-
inij and the prejiar.-itinn of exhibits has heen started.
War Revenue Bill
The war revenue hill now pendin^r with the United
States Senate prop«»s«'s n tax of 'i |)er cent on the ^rross
ninoiint of freight hills and 10 per eent on passenjrer
fans and express hills. This measure is discriminatory
and plac«'s undue hurden upon the Pa«'ifi«' Coast in
that the peneral hasis of rates is higher in this part of
the country than it i.s east of the Koekies, and there-
fore under a i>ereentapre hasis we pay a greater pro-
portion of taxes than do other sections. The Pacific
('oast is further burdened hy rea.son of the fact that
so much of the poods which we ship out or receive
moves tinder long haul rates, while communities in
the Middle West and the Kast ship and receive under
rates which are short haul rates and necessarily lower.
Therefore a greater burden is placed upon the coast un-
der a percentage tax than under another basis.
The Chamber has reuMstered its protest with Congress
again.st this hill.
Car Service Committee
A local car ser\ ice eummiltee has been organized
witli representatives from the railroa<ls and the State
^ Harbor Comnnssion. and a representative of the Cham-
ber of Conuncrce has al.so been asked to sit with the
committee. This committee is a siib-eommittee of the
Commission on Car Service in Washington, which is
in turn a subcommittee of the Committee on National
Dcfcn.se of the American Railway Association.
The puri>ose of this organization is to gather all the
facts as to the reasons for congestion and for shortage
of cars and to do everytliing possible to remedy these
conditions. Weekly meetings of the committee will be
held at which reports will be received from various
members and s;tep>i t;(l<en based thereon.
CABLE AND RADIO REGULATIONS
The Western I'nion T«'let;rapli ('nm|)any has just
issued Circular No. 12S regarding the Serial Number-
ing of Cablegrams and Radio Messages. Attached
thereto is a copy of the Navy DejiartmeTit Cable Cen-
sorship RcLMllations No. 2, efTective M.iy .'51 st.
PROGRESS EXHIBIT
The City Planning Progress Kxhibit. under the
auspices of the C(»mmonwcalth Club (»f San Francisco
and the San Francisco Chajiter, American institute
of Architects opened yestenlay at the Palace Hotel.
The exhibit which will contiruic for the next ten days
contains dis|)lays from seventy cities of the rnited
States showing the many plans made for commercial,
industrial and city beautiful advancement.
KOSTER ENROUTE TO NEW YORK
Fred, rick .1. Koster. President oi the Chamber, ac-
eompanierl by .lames A. Kmery, general counsel for
the National Council of Industrial Defense are en-
route to New York to attend a conference of eastern
business men and financiers.
PLACEMENT BUREAU
The advertisements appearing in the Placement Bu-
reau columns are always for executive positions only,
but we take this opportunity of advising our mem-
bers that we have many applicants registered with us
who are seeking minor positions, such as clerks,
office assistants and stenographers. If you have any
kind of an office position, or need a salesman or
collector, will you not call on us first — we may have
the man or woman you are looking for on our list.
W-342. Thoroughly competent accountant and book-
keeper pusscssiiiK executive ability, energetic, tactful, trust-
worthy and capable of assuming full charge of office cor-
resiMiiidetice, etc.: (le^ires a position of rcsi>onsibiHty.
lliKliest credciuials.
343. .^n American wishes a position of trust with any
coinnurcial, banking or financial institution, where the
actual handling of cash is involved. Is married and can
furnish very satisfactory references.
344. I-lnergetic, honest, experienced man, age 47; best of
bank references; wishes a position as office manager,
cashier, bookkeeper, outside man or salesman for a high
grade business firm.
345 Factory cost accountant, auditor and efficiency ex-
pert, desires position. Is willing to travel to any part of
the j,'lnl)e, and furnish bond if desired. Highest references.
W-346. I'irst-class all 'round office woman, club organ-
izer, newspaper work and systematizcr; who is also study-
ing for the Bar examination, wishes a position; is good
si)eaker an<l campaign manager; wishes position re<iuiring
initiative and executive ability.
347. Bookkeeper, just past the draft age, who has had
experience in lumber, banking and plumbing fixture busi-
nesses would like a position witli a small firm where he
could invest some money.
348. .A young man, Spanish nationality, 30 years of age,
competent office manager and bookkeeper, who has had
several years export experience wishes position. Can
speak several languages and has references from local firms
as to ability.
349. Chemical engineer who has had a large practical
experience both in this country and abroad w«juld like a
l)()sition with a chemical ur import and export I'lrm. Has
an extensive knowledge of raw materials, and can furnish
satisfactory references.
350 Kxccutive having wide experience in corporation
work desires connection with some good concern. Is
goo<l in organization and office efficiency, and can give
best local references as to integrity and ai)ility.
351. .\ versatile business man, having all of these qual-
ifications to a marked dev;rie. Intelligent credit kmiwleilge
and experience. .Mile cr>rrespniulcnt, intimately familiar with
collections and every detail of office work. .\ high grade
accountant; has initiative and judgment. Competent in
selling and to handle salesmen and sales campaign; has
address, energy and ability. Will prove of value in all of
these directions.
352. .\ii efficient secretary with eipiipped office and all
modern office appliances wouhl like to take charge of estate
or act as secretary or business manager for associations or
individuals. He-^t of references.
W-353. Capable office manager wishes a position of
trust and responsibility: has ha<l many years experience in
this work, also as cashier and bookkeeper. Excellent local
references.
354. .An executive position dosire«l by a competent man,
who has had 7 years experience in building construction
work, and 8 years subdivision real estate work. Has first-
class references.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-355. .\ young man who lan invest about $1<K)0 or
$15(»0 in a growing and reliable manufacturing business,
can secure a position with a good salary and profits on his
investment.
A-356. .\ farm loan office in Oregon is in need of a
land examiner in connection with the making of farm
loans. .Must know land values in Oregon and know good
farming when he sees it. .Must be honest, active and not
too old to be able to learn a new business and to be able
to fit himself into an established organization.
114
San Francisco Chamtxrr of Commerce Activitie*
FOREIGN TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
If you arc intcrtjic'l write to Korean Iradc Dcpart-
meni o( the CKamb«r of Commerce kiv*"K nufnber.
1526. Tt.k)o ( Japan t par
• uh c»porier» oi rag». pr..-
clolhing
\M7 VtLMrr% I \li.'rri_»i . Mirni-.>ii«ii ituril mt woilM like
( 'rietl
a in
I-rcnch AiKnij l^
1528. !' •: Arti '.'n China) fimi would like to
vith iiiAiiuuciurrrs or dealers in all cla«»es
1S29. i
ri^hr, ...
' since 1865.
.inncd Koods
.inU rjisins. w iio might wish
with
90
I. «r i 1 of
I wire \^ ;1»"»
..; . , , ...... quotatioi., .-;...- of
l>a>iiirnt
1531. T«^*'»^" ' '^■■•>"> ''•■'n wishes to communicate with
importer*
Id? I \iis(ir« til .-iiintiiiini.-ritr witti
Of morphine. Kelerencr*.
OF INTEREST TO EXPORTERS TO RUSSIA
Tl 11 Tr.nl<- I>«|>jirtin<nt i.s advistd l»y tho
Ain«-r 'sinn ("hatnlH^r of ('omiiuTi'o ^Ni'W Yorki
that n Russian-American Committee !•• i'r< s.-ntlnp both
the Cidv.riiMi' lit ami tlu- Hiisiiit ss liitmst.s of Itussia
halt hren establiHhed in IVtroprnil. This committee is
rompoHod of the most ropre.srijtative men roprescnt-
ini? KiisMia'fl most aetive trade organizntionK and
Presidt-nt of the Ci-ntral War Indu.strinl Committee.
i« th*» form»r MinintiT of Fonjpn AfTnirs. the Vice-
)• tively the President of the Rn.s-
. r of f'onimeree. the President of
the KiiH.siaii .Natmiial Hoanl f)f Tra<le and the Vice-
presi«lent of the Central War Industrial Committee.
The object of this eommittee is to further economic
relations between Russia and the I'nited States and
promoting, creating and directing those measures
and policies by which mutiml relationships should be
governed.
The Av .in Chamber f)f Commerce in New
York is I to furnish full information as
to financial. econoinH- and industrial conditions in Rus-
sia and place American merchants in touch with reli-
able business men in all the Russiaa.
MARINE CORPS WEEK
inn telegram has been received from
>l (Jco. Harnett, Commandant, V. S. Mar-
ine C«ir|w;
May 20. 1917.
"June tenth to sixteenth is designated marine corps
week and four thou.sand enlistments in the I'nited
States marines by Saturday night called for to bring
up to war strength this important branch of the Na-
tional Defense. Support by business houses is earn-
• ' ' ' ' ' ' ion with otir
y recruiting
otT«»rt u: and trad*- 1 commercial in-
terests r- "I by your ni lip,"
MARINE DEPARTMENT NEWS
.St«-amer S«-nator »»f the Paeili*- SteniiiHliip Company f
left this pwrt last week heavily loailed with paHHcngcrH
T ■! irgo for N«»me. This vcrhcI will c<innect at St.
I with NtcHiiierK for all up river p<»rts.
L'. ■_'.»(• tons of nitrate arrived in port last week from
the Went Coast consigned to C. Henry Smith ik
Company.
A new power schooner is being built by Harnes &
Tibbitts (Alameda Yard i for the Ntirthern Kislierics
Inc. Will have a length of 170 feet and when com-
pleted will be used in trading in Alaskan Waters.
Am<mg the carg() brought to this city by Steamer
Fairhaven arriving here last week from Mexican ports
there were r>.27r> pkgs. hides, 12.7H7 bags ••ofTe«', 111
sks. gold and silver ore, 65 pkgs. gold and silver
bullion and considerable other cargo such as ma-
hogany, sodium, etc.
Coasting Steamer Washington arriving here last
Week from Southern California brought :{')(> tons of
soap. This is the lirst large cargo of its kind brought
here by water.
8,fiO(> tons of coal arrived here last week from the
Atlantic Range by water, and ir>,H9r> tons arrived here
from British Columbia poiis.
The Harkentine City <»f Sydney, ex-Pacific Mail
Steamer, arrived here last week from Port Piric, com-
pleting the first roun<l trip since being converted into
a sailing vessel. 2.H(K» tons of zinc ore. consigned to
Norton Lilly & Co., was in the hold of the vessel.
Advices from the Canal Zone state that on May 2fith
a small landslide occurred in Culebra Cut, but not f
stifTicij'iit to interfere with navigation.
The value of foreign imports at this port for the
month of May were the largest in the history of San
Francisco. Large importations of coffee, rubber, cocoa,
copra, oils, sugar and ori<*ntal merchandise, were ac-
countable.
BRITISH REGULATIONS ON SHIPMENTS
The I'lUei^ru Tratie l)t|.artin< nt is a<h i.sed by the
British Consul fleneral that the Navicert system has
been extended to cover shipments from Cnited States
to Holland.
it is necessary for sbii)pers desiring letters of assur-
ance to apply to Trade Department of the British
Kmbas.sy in tlie usual manner stating that a certificate
has been obtained from the Nethrrlanrls Oversea Trust
e(»vering the shipments and giving the number of such
••ertificate.
Shipments must be consigned to the Netherlands
Oversea Trust (notify the actual importer). Letters
of assurance in this series will be printed on orange
paper and issued under distinguishing letter "H".
LUNCHEON TO DR. RUTTER
Dr. Frank R. Rutter. Commercial Attache to Japan
was the guest of h«)nor of the Board of Directors of
the Chamber at a luncheon held M<»nday at the I'ni-
versity Club. Other guests were, Hon. M. Hanrihara, (
Japanese Consul General, Prof. Harvey Hugo Ouy,
K. G. Babbitt, Cotnmercial Agent Department of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce and M. J. Horikashi
<»f the Japanese Consulate. Dr. Rutter is now enroute
to Japan.
m
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Uo/. -/
TAe Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:n i:kv rniRSDAV — .n ni: iini. hht
^o. 24
Liberty Loan Drive Ends at Noon Tomorrow
Executive Committee Issues Appeal to Business Men
Through Chamber of Commerce
DONT BE A FINANCIAL SLACKER— BUY
Shall San Francisco fail in its duty
to the Nation at this, now critical
period, in the history of the United
States?
This question is put today with all of
the emphasis which a definite knowl-
edjje of the situation can give it.
The Liberty Loan Executive Com-
mittee through the Chamber of Com-
merce, has issued an appeal to the busi-
ness men of San Francisco to take heed
of the dauRcr that confronts them, they
must immediately, without another min-
ute's delay, take notice of the serious
fact that San Francisco is still far be-
hind on its allotment to the LII^F.RTY
I-OAN. and there are only a few hours
rrmaininpr in which San Francisco can
make good.
Do the business men of San Francisco
realize that the consequence of a failure
of this loan, even in the smallest decree
may entail upon them, and upon the
nation, a loss which not only in mater-
ial, but in moral forces, cannot be re-
covered in jfenerations?
This talk is not idle, the great war
and .America's part in it cannot be
brought to a successful conclusion un-
less the people of the United States
make a great sacrifice.
You business men, you who are the
people's trustee of great wealth must
come to the front. You cannot shoulder
a rifle. You cannot go to the trenches.
but you can subscribe to the I.IRKRTY
LO.AN. You can support and sustain
the United States Government under
whose protecting egis you have thrived
and prospered. You can fill the war
chest. Vou can supply the sinews of
war.
Have the business men of San Fran-
cisco forgotten what the United States
.Army did for them in the dark days
of 1906? Has it been forgotten how
the city was protected from loot and
plunder by the late General Frederick
Funston? Is it possible that we at
home are going to fail? with those two
big San Franciscans Hoover of Belgium
now directing the Nation's food service
at Washington. and with General
"Blackjack" Pershing on the battle line.
This is not only a privilege, but it is
the most solemn duty that the business
men of the United States has ever been
called upon to perform, and you cannot
afford from a cold-blooded business
view-point to fail.
YOU H.WF UN'TII. FRIDAY .\T
NOON TO ACT.
Subscribe and subscribe to the limit
of your purse. You cannot afford to
be a financial slacker. The war is here.
If you cannot fight, FINANCE.
WHICH WILL YOU DO?
Farm, Finance or Fight, the duty of
the American people is thus summed up
by Billy Sunday. Ilis alliteration is a
catch phrase but it hits the spot There
are very few men that cannot do one of
the three things that will make certain
the outcome .At present the thing to be
done and at once, is to make certain the
success of the Liberty Loan.
Have you done your share, or do you
expect the other man to carrv vour
burden?
Russian Export Center
to be Here
Plans Under Way in Washington to
Rehabilitate Russia
WOOD SHIPBUILDING GOING
AHEAD
Special Wire to Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C, June 12.
Council of National Defense has re-
ceived preliminary reports from Ameri-
can Railroad Commission now in Russia
that indicate important development of
Vladivostok Port works and railroad
terminals and the increase f)f facilities
along the Trans-Siberian Railroad, partic-
ularly at Irkutsk and Tomsk. Thisisforthe
purpose of importing .American supplies
of all kinds from Pacific Coast. The
Council is preparing to coordinate rail-
road and shipping facilities on west coast
>o that mnnitions for Russia may be
I riishe<| through in enormous (juantities.
Government authorities are convinced
[that Riisssia will soon reach state of
e<|nilibrium and make immense demands
npon .America. -Another loan to Russia
I is now being arranged, the first hundred
I millions having been allotted to con-
I tracts placcti for Russia by Great Britain
in this country.
Plans for construction of wooden ships
are going forward notwithstanding unfor-
tunate quarrel among officials. This
<|iiarrel is more apparent than real. Since
both sides really agreed that steel and
I wooden ships must be built as fast as pos-
. sible. The Government in general way
tigures upon getting wooden ships at
about one hundre«l dollars per ton. but
will pay more if necessary. Much dif-
ficulty has been encountered in arriving
at equitable basis for contracts, on ac-
count of increased labor and material
costs. The plan of "Cost Plus" will pro-
(Continued on page 119.)
116
San Francisco Chambrr of Contmerce Activities
Placement Bureau
S\.« !« th<- t%n\r tn >iiirt Iraininu
mem itiircaii anJ let ii» Uc\\> you
Charities Endorsement
Committee
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME
S5?. F'tprrlrnr^ office man. 29
H the la»i
:. a »calc far
lore known, but
if>mc report*
relief of ihe
liren to a
The Chain Letter
Chain letters are wronK in principal re-
...11^.. of how worthy the cause, be-
'irre it no way of rrk-nIutiiiL; ihr
tint needed as once i'>
:rd. ii is almost impo->- i<'i>
2nd— No reedpl U required, thus a
■ " ■" ' .--■ ; , ■ ,,j those
rly
' fact in this city.
I'rcfcra cuinnussion or stc.»ni»rui> »»«im- j^^ ^jj ^^^^f thariiK*. except the few
nes«. which are en«l<>«ri| h.ive brrn drnrivnl
J5«. \' ■ )' " '
T%«clsc
trav
J62.
36
364.
married
it* \
arc
pen
pericncr
ment. ^"
if prospr.-T
W.365. A
336.
Amerir.n
neat, accurate wurkcr dcMtc^
1 with a local iirni Best of
> furnished as to ability and in-
'•- ' ^.'-r .ind buyer, 38
ricnce. would like
-re. Is willing to
•1 in any amount, and
'■-nt rcfrrrnrrs
has had
'c utility
. - a i><>">iti'>n of trust
Can furnish sati^^fac-
iger po»<e*»inK execu-
' !ilr r X T>f r ii- nrr \v!%('rv
• >r travel, or. wnuld mo I<>
•rience. al«o selling ex-
ex-
<. purposes lias excclkiit
with an
......... . ,.. ... Hrnf '•'••--
ord— can furnish excellent reference
POSITIONS OPEN
A-366. Fxperienced vounjr man wanted
.^mericafI trade. Typist preferred.
•liuK the
When
ho have been regular
ributors to help, the
reply too ofun is that they have j{iven
more than they can afford to the Bcl-
i{ians, or some other equally worthy
cause.
Moreover, ?'•- * ithy <»f our people
for these ui > of Kurope has
been grossly . in some cases by
actual fakers, who never intended that
any of the money should reach those
for whom it was given. It is believed
that all these have been driven out of
the city. And. in other cases, well-
'ntentionrd but inexperienced people
' ' i..r...i.... (r, raise monev in
id great waste. Every
has been subject to
1'^ solicitation until all dread
! of a stranger who may he a
ijstuincr but is probably a
Pressure of all Winds has been <
■' ■ ns. and the L luiritic
•imittee could, if it
. ii.-i.tnces of very reprehen-
•hods employed to extort sub-
And meanwhile our local charities are
vtthout adequate funds to carry on their
'W and relieve distress right here at
<• as severe as any which exists in
■ne Tn all cities at all times a
lin amount of relief is necessary
•■■•'•"" ' rlow the povertv line, but
k' to keep out of the poor-
Jewish charities h.-»\i J., m
out on their feet by methods
not seem feasible for other
'>ut most of the others are in a bad
vav.
There is now an opportunity to rb:
all this. Belgian relief has now
'-' --n over by the Government It is
' .ible that it will tinderfake whatever
can do for Serbia. There rem?i"c
'he Red Cross for national purp
ind our local charities. The Red C-
means of making itself heard. None
tir local charities can make such an
nnpression But we should not sup-
port even the Red Cross to the neglect
' -nr local institutions Charity begins
'■me. We should take care of our
f institutions as our regular per-
imanent work, and support the Red
lal»or, stationery, etc , •
out of proportion to t:
Here's the way it figures:
I'our letters bear the serial No. I.
h call for 16 letters of the serial
2. which calls for 64 letters of the
■..i..il No 3, which calls for 256 letters
of the serial No 4. which calls for 1.024
letters of the -. liil \'.. 5. We have only
gone five sen 's and over 1.000
:irnple have • cd to contribute
nts We ail ^ttiiiiK into startling fig-
By the time serial No 10 is reached
; <«<i.OO0 persons would be involved and
the time serial No 20 is rrachtd 1.000.000
limes 1 (••"•• s would be in-
viilvctl. ., alone would ag-
»''-■''' . .md if everybody
I the re(|uest a total of
'•I wouM be expen<Icd.
A cli.1111 letter No 143 has been re-
ceived by the Charities Kndorsement
Committee, Your co-operation will stop
this.
CHICO TRIP APPRECIATED
I*t)||o\ving is an extract from a letter
received by the Chamber from K. J Falk,
.Secretary of the Butte County Spring F.x-
position. It proves that the trade ex-
cursions of the Chamber arc appreciated.
"You have no i«lea how your visit was
appreciated by our directors and the citi-
zens of Chico. We have been working
hard to get your people to visit us more
often, so that we may become better ac-
luainted. We cannot do without the city
of San Francisco and the city of San
Francisco cannot do without Chico. sf>
let us become better acquainted through
such trips as you made recently."
Cross as an extra war contribution.
Anri none would say this more cm-
\ than the Red Cross officials
s. Many people are giving
(III 1! Hurts. It is part of the sacrifice
of war. But we must not neglect our
own poor, as we have been doing.
Our Charities Indorsement Committee
is doing all it can for our local charities
l)y protecting them from the competi-
tion of fakers. It believes that contri-
butions to charity should be assumed
as part of the overhead expense of
-s and every family. .Nnd
y to give is to select the
..,..i,>i, - «i.nh most appeal to one an<l
make those contributions regular and
iirrnianent. and not compel trustees .is
as other people to continuous
itation or have their contributions
cut down by commissions to paid
solicitors.
And a wise way to give is to give
only to endorsed charities unless one
personally knows about and approves
the work of others. Throw all "chain
letter" and ticket propositions into the
waste basket. — San Francisco Chronicle.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
11'
Picketing on Coast
Becoming Extinct
Portland Goes on Record
Against Nuisance
S. F. CHAMBER AIDS IN WORK
Aiitittur liiK western iiutri>jnilis
gone emphatically on record, as did >
Francisco, Los Antfcles and UaklauM,
against the un-American practice of pick-
eting. On June 4th. the voters ot I'ort-
land pa>^ed what is known as the "Trade
Conspiracy Act," an ordinance similar in
purpose to the Anti- Picketing .ordinance i
adopted in this City last fall.
The S.i ' -mo Chanjber of Com-
merce p.i in the Portland cam-
paign thi...^.. ...c appearance there by
special invitation of Robert Newton
Lynch, Vice-President and General
Manager. Four days before the election
Mr. Lynch addressed the Portland Cham-
ber of Commerce on the evils of picket-
ing and discussed, for the benefit of our :
northern neighbor, the method that had '
been pursued making the successful tight
which we made here.
When the result of the election in
Portland was definitely known the follow-]
ing telegram of appreciation was sent to
this Chamber:
".\nti-Pickcting bill passed by small
majority; your splendid assistance greatly
ipprccialed."
(Signed) B. C. BALL
Under date of June 7ih, the following
letter was received from Mr. Ball:
Dear Mr. Lynch:
We are naturally very much pleased
over the result of the election on Mon-
day. The Anti-Conspiracy bill passed
by a small margin of between four and
five hundred votes, in spite of the active
opposition of the Consumers League
headed by some prominent people. They
maintained that the bill would interfere
with the activities of the Consumers
League and went into the papers with
advertisements against the bill. We
opposed their contentions as vigorously
as we could, showing reasons why they
were wrong, and although they undoubt-
edly cut down our majority we were
able to hold enough votes to win out.
I want to thank you very much, for
myself and in behalf of all the citizens
of Portland who are interested in this
legislation, for the good work you did
while in Portland. It is evident that
any less work than we put into this
campaign would have resulted in defeat,
and we feel very grateful to all those
who helped us.
With kindest regards, and the hope
to sec you in the near future in San
Francisco, I am
Yours very truly,
B. C. BALL.
Business is Business
iaikiiiess i.s Hu!>inc»»," ihc littlc
Man said,
".•\ battle where 'everything goes,"
\\ here the only gospel is 'get
ahead,'
\nd never spare friends or foes,
^lay or be slain," is the slogan
cold,
Wni must struggle and slash and
tear,
I'or Business is Business, a fight
for gold.
Where all that you do is fair!"
• • •
"And those who make it a ruthless
fight
Have only themselves to blame
If they feel no whit of the keen
delight
In playing the bigger game.
The game that calls on the heart
and head,
The best uf man's strength and
nerve;
"Business is Business," the Big Man
said,
'■.\iid that Business is to serve!"
— 'Berton Bralry.
OPPORTUNITIES IN MILITARY
SERVICE FOR ELECTRICIANS
AND POWER ENGINEERS
OCEAN FREIGHT BROKERS
Lunham and Moore, ocean freight
The California Coast Artillery National
Guard will be called into I'cdcral service
July 15, 1917. Competent civilians with
electrical or mechanical knowledge or
familiarity with machinery or boilers have
unusual opportunities offered them with
regard to certain vacancies among the so-
called enlisted specialists of the California
Coast Artillery. The vacancies to be
tilled in this list of enlisted specialists,
with the monthly pay of each grade, fol-
lows:
Two master electricians, $81.00.
Six engineers, $71. (X).
Eight electrician sergeants first-class.
$51.00.
Twenty-four assistant engineers,
$51.00
Four master gunners. $48.00.
Six electrician sergeants, second-class.
$44.00.
Eight radio sergeants, $38.00.
Four firemen, $38.00.
All of the foregoing enlisted specialists
who qualify as second-class gunners will
receive $2.00 a month extra pay, and
should they qualify as first-class gunners
they will receive $3.00 per month extra
pay. The government will provide all
food, clothing, equipment, and medical
•■eryiccs to these men as t<» other soldiers.
Examinations for these positions will
be held June 18. 1917. at the State .Arm-
nry in San Francisco, 14th and Mission
Streets. Any civilian who shall submit
himself to physical examination and pas-
ses the same may take the examinations
brokers, with oflFices in New York, Lon- tor these positions without enlisting. If
don. Buffalo and Detroit have opened he passes the examination he must en-
San Francisco oflFices in the Merchants list and accept appointment as such cn-
Lxchange Building. The firm is one of listed specialist, but in the event that
the largest of its kind in the United, he fails to pass the examination he will
^•****- I be under no obligation to enlist.
Industrial Plants of Nation
Want Law and Order Book
lEa fe
Letters are still being received compli-
: lijjg the Law anci Order Committee
the publication of the Law and Order
(■•"'Iv, although the book was circulated
six months ago. Hundreds of enthusi-
astic communications have been received
and requests for additional copies run-
ning into the thousands, have been given
attention from the large eastern indus-
trial centers.
A letter received June 7th, showing
(he spirit in which the book has been
received is tiiat from 11. F. Dicke, Man-
ager of the Utah Light & Traction Com-
pany. The letter, which is self-explana-
tory, is as follows:
"I wish to acknowledge receipt of book-
let entitled "Law and Order in San Fran-
cisco." This booklet is beautifully gotten
up and above all, presents a story in an
impartial and therefore in the most ef-
fective manner. I hope that thousands
of these booklets are being sent all over
the United States and particularly to
various individuals in Salt Lake as well
as the State of Utah."
"Our community was recently invaded
liy a number of professional organizers
and agitators from the East and we are
confronting a situation almost similar to
that which confronted San Francisco in
the summer of 1916."
"Recently your Mr. Frederick J. Kostcr
delivered an address in Salt Lake City
which had a very splendid eflfect in call-
ing the attention of all business men to
the present situation and at the same
time pointed out a solution by outlining
what the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce had done."
"Again thanking you for the booklet,
r remain
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) H. F. DICKE,
^ ^ Manager.
SAN DIEGO INVITES
SAN FRANCISCO
Willet S. Dorland, Pre-sidenl of the
San Diego Chamber of Commerce has
invited representatives of the Chamber
to attend the "I-riendship Fiesta" to take
place in San Diego June 22, 23, 24.
The l-iesta has the support of Gov-
ernor Campbell of Arizona, Governor
Boyle of Nevada and Governor Stephens
of California. In order that the Fiesta
may bring together the people who live
on cither side of the Southwestern bor-
der. Governor Esteban Cantu, Military
Governor of Lower California, will at-
tend on .Saturday. June 23r(l. with his full
military staff and escorts.
1^ l«
THE NATION'S BUSINESS
It wotiM pay tile l)ii-iiu >s men of San
l-rancisco to subscribe to the .Nation's
Bu.siness, |»ul)lislied monthly by the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
I-"ach montli it contains articles carefully
analyzing War Congress measures affect-
ing every phase of business, finance, rail-
ways, fuel, food, clothing, export trade,
censorship, etc. The Allies have spent
millions on the problems that now con-
front the United States. The results of
their experiments in the handling of in-
dustry, labor, troops and transportation
arc dealt with in each issue.
lis
San Franci»co Chambrr of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
ACTIVITIES
Fnlrrcd u »econd-€U»« matirr January
•• 111! : . . • t.- !• . . • I t>T. ^ .1 C •••
Sab«<'riplion Price. Fifty Cents per Year.
I weekly by the
>.\S ikA.SclSCO CIIAMDI£K <H
COMMKRCK
465
For Wh«l Yuu Want to Know
Call Kearny 112
Building Conatruction
Continues to Increase
1-iKtircs compiled by the Cham-
ber as til building oprratiuns for
i.at lhi<i city leads the
! by a wide mafKin.
11' III the amount of cun-
sin k for May ul this year
SIX leading coast citieK.
1917
San Francisco $2,938,657
l.os Angeles
Seattle
Portland
Oakland
San Diego
7S2.651
1,104.070
377.-'45
465.430
63.125
1910
$1,631,920
1,3/9.691
504,365
470.130
414.407
302.310
I !
Among the Members
Mr. Samuel II. Taylor. President of
The Activitien is the official organ of
the San I" of Com-
merce, the: I'iece. Use
it as such *.i....^ .1 i.;^....-. Aill be re-
ceived until Tuesday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
You Can Expanci Your Business
at Minimum Cost
If
you
could add ten departments.
with
skilled men at the head of
each
to
y..ur bu«inr<i9 tomorrow at
• nth than you
a t
no
<y per week.
W<'
1 ins is exactly
w>.
.ip in the Chamber
of
"'» The largest
ork
kind in the
Ul
.'S a part of
yoi
. i9 at your service.
It .
ant now than ever
thai
the
uurk. ut the Chamber go
on with
increased viRor. A large
mil
' ' rs are work-
in^-
thc interest
of
t'.,.. V .».ori
Tl
an
tb
you as an individual.
Tl
>s men of the entire
°<*s are watching the
San Francisco ("ham-
Mmcrcr
EVER READY COMPANY
HITS H. C. L.
The /Xmcrican hvcr Kiady Work* an-
nounces through the Chamber a general
iiKfcasc of lU per cent in factory em-
.I'Si-.' waccs. effective June 15th.
1 lie increased cost of living and suar-
iug prices of all necessities of life, to-
gether with the fact that their employes |
arc trying to do their "bit" in subscribing
toward Liberty Loan Uonds, has had its
ctTcct in influencing the decision of the
v^ompany that the increase in wages is
one of those essential necessities that
a^i^e to meet an unusual cuiulition.
The American Kver Ready Works em-
ploys over three hundred men and women
in their present factory, 755 Folsom St..
but this number will be more than
doubled when the Company moves into
its new factory building, now under con-
struction at a cost of over one-half mil-
lion dollars.
"The new plant at the corner of 8th
and Hrannan Sts.." says Mr. R. F. Oakes.
Pacific Coast manager, "is to be a model
of twentieth century architecture and
construction, equipped with all modern
machinery and devices for economy in
manufacturing and merchandi^ing."
CLOSING PHRASE
The Retail Drygoods As.sociation of
San P'rancisco ha.>< adopted as a closing
phrase to all business communications:
"Yours for Victory Thru Sacrifice and
Faith." It is suggested by the Associa-
tion that this be used by business men
as symbolic of the mental attitude of
the Nation. ^ ^
I CITY PLANNING LUNCHEON
' A city planning luncheon will be Kivcn
't the Palace Hotel on Friday under the
: -.piers of the Commonwealth Club, the
-.■tcr of the American
ts and the Chamber
.•. V..., • ..t various phases of
the City Planning Fxhil>it now in pro-
gress at the Palace Hotel will be dis-
cussed by several speakers. Following
the luncheon an inspection of the exhibit
will be made. Members of each of the
organizations are invited to attend.
Aside from the question of shortening The Chamber has extended an invita-
the war there arc life and death reasons ti ■■•< »" t-n. k--- .tf,»,.iing the Nr"- ■• ■>'
why the United States should speed prep- ! !;i Portia;
arations for the great conflict — BUY A 7 .at the .
LIBERTY BOND. Ilhe Convention.
Th.
the
EFFICIENCY
y of tl..
was dct
c approximately 3,UUU
in The request was
made at 4:30 P. .M.. and at 5 P. M the
complete list was in the office of the
Liberty Loan Committee.
r.: .. ;..<.. ..; ... ..
He will aloo visit the various manulac-
luring centers in order to obtain still
greater supplies of electrical goods fur
(he rapitlly growing California industries.
MILLINERS GOING AFTER
BUSINESS
A National AtlvrrtisiuK Campaign, to
direct attention to San Francisco as a
manufacturiiiK and style center for ladies
H,ill,M, rv .vl'l 1.^ vt,rf.-,l .f ,.!,.■.. |,y the
I' The
i.i . , ; of ad-
vertisiiiK in the daily papers, inaKazines
nnd trade organs. The firms forming the
^ iation are: Hinz & Landt. Inc..
& .N'athan, Andrew A. Jacob &
t 'Mi;. .my, Muller Raas & Company, and
::.. .smion Millinery Supply Company.
.\11 are .*^;lIl l-rancisco firms
AN EXAMPLE WORTH
FOLLOWING
C. D. Runker \* Co.. have proposed to
(heir employes that from a patriotic as
well as from a business standpoint each,
employe should own a liberty bond. In
the past, as a reward for faithful service
each employe has received a bonus at
the end of the year. This year the firm
will Kivc to each one a LIBERTY
BOND. The prospective owners of the
bonds have agreed that each month a
small payment be taken from iheir salary
to be credited to the payment of the
bond. In this way the holder of the bond
will actually pay for it and feel that he
has done his duty. Commenting on the
plan. Mr. J. L. Bley. Secretary of the
firm, says, "The plan may result in the
firm paying a sliKhtly increased bonus,
but the difference wc feel we will be
justified in paying. From a business
standpoint it should mean that employes
have an additional inducement to work
for. and from a patriotic standpoint they
have done their duty." The plan was en-
thusiastically received by the employes.
EMPLOYMENT PROBLEM
MEETING
The Society for Study of Employment
Problems will meet tonight in the Break-
fast Room of the Commercial Club, and
it is to be ONE RFAL MEETING.
.Minor Chipman will tell, what not to do
as an efficiency expert. The other half
'>f the double bill, and not a whit less
interestiuR will be a talk by Dr. Charles
\V. Hall who has abandoned Los -Angeles
and is now with the General Efficiency
Company of this city. Dr. Hall has a
happy faculty of reading a man's charac
teristics and abilities at sight.
1^ )«
DO THIS NOW!
Have the name of your firm placed on
the government mailing list. This is the
only way that you can keep in touch with
the vast amount of Rovernmenlal busi-
ness that is being distributed these days.
(\.,Mr-..l. ..-,. K.;, \-...\ .y Jay.
called
',■ y firms
know anything about them.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
W-i
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are interested write]to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commrrcr giving number.
Transportation
Department
1533. I'cking (China) party wishes to
cuiiununicate with inaiiufucturers or
A-i rcptirtcil in l;i>l week s i^mic, a car
service cuinuiittec has been organized
to ileal with the local sitnution. A rep-
ie>ent;itivc of the Chamber of Coiiunerce
sits with the coniinittee in an advisory
capacity, so that all sides of the car
supply problem may be presented.
Three meetings have been held and
dealers in bicycles. Would like cata-imuch of importance has been developed,
logues and lowest prices on quantity At the last meeting it was pointed out
lots. I that the car shortage in the L'nitcd
1534. I'aris (France) commission agent, '.States on May 1, 1917, was 145,449 cars,
would like to communicate with .Xmer- and that is only 4,416 less than the
ican tirms that might be interested in largest shortage reported since January
selling to or buying from French lirms. 1, 1907. The situation is already serious,
References. I and its seriousness will necessarily in-
1535. Tokyo (Japan) firm would like I crease when the crops begin to move in
to communicate with (a) exporters of 'the Fall and the government shipments
steel, pig iron, galvanized iron, sheet increase with the greater participation of
iron, nickel and other metals, electric 'the United States in the war.
machines, gas engines, boilers, machinery The transportation system is a very
and tools of every description, building \ ital part of the military machine and
materials of every docription, automo- must be put on the most efficient basis
biles and accessories, drugs, chemicals, I possible. Kvery shipper and every
medicines, dyes, paints, diamonds and ' transportation company must do every-
other jewelry; (b) importers of electrical thing possible if this is to be accom-
.ind gas apparatus, enamelled ware, glass plished. Steps should be taken by every-
ware, buttons, surgical instruments, clin- one to remedy the situation, not only
ical thermometers other kinds of meters, ' '•♦■■'■'ause of their own interests but for
l>aratTine paper, all kinds of goods for I *''?-'. '"t^jests of the country.
surgical use, copper, sulphur and other The Transportation Department makes
kinds of mine products, lish oil, whale oil, the following suggestions:
soya bean oil, colza oil, peppermint oil,! Transportation lines should observe:
Marine Department
The Pacific -Mail .Steamship Conipany
has cliartereil the Steamer Santa Cruz
from VV. R. Grace & Company to sail
from San Francisco in August for Yoko-
hama, Kobe, Manila and Hongkong.
Under charter to the Toyo Kiscn
Kaisha, the extra freighter Shinchiku
.Maru arrived here last week. Beans to
amount of 29,396 bags, rice 6,800 bags,
peanuts 4,670 bags, 25,000 cases oil and
other miscellaneous freight, made up the
cargo.
Dutch Steamer Tjimanoek which ar-
rived here last week from Uatavia, Hong-
kong etc., brought over 9,000 tons of
cargo, consisting of rice, beans, black
pepper, rubber, groceries, liquors, etc.,
all of which is to be discharged at this
port. This vessel is booked to leave
upon return trip on 20th. J. D. Sprcckels
it Hrothers Company .Agents.
I'acilic Mail Steamer arriving here last
week from Mexican ports brought as
part cargo 3,157 logs mahogany, 17,603
bags coffee, 13,100 bags sugar, 60 bars
bullion, and treasure amounting to
$155,762.
With a full cargo of rice loaded at
Shanghai, consisting of 2,400 long tons,
the Norwegian Steamer Volund arrived
here June 5th. Vessel is under charter
to Hind, Rolph & Co.
Toyo Kiscn Kaisha Steamer Siberia
.Maru arriving last week had aboard
sportation imes
etc., ammunition and sundry goods. | Prompt placement of cars for loading ; 5. 1"4 tons of general cargo, some of the
1536. Nagoya (Japan) firm would like.'J'' unloading. !l)rincipal items were, 2.456 bales gunnies,
to communicate with firms that might be Prompt movement of cars cither after 2,133 pa. raw silk, 3,(X)0 bags rice, 4,200
interested in the importation of silk and, "^''"^f loaded and billed or emptied and |i>a. tea, 14,363 ingots tin and considerable
cotton goods of every description — kim-
-^i dresses, underwear, etc., also piece
1^ of silk, cotton crepe and silk and
: lUed goods. References.
1537. .Milan (Italy) firm would like to
iDinmunicate with exporters of all classes
• I building materials, metals, asphaltum,
tc. References.
1538. San Francisco (Cal.) organiza-
tion, in behalf of Mexican client, would
like to communicate with manufacturers
or dealers in machinery used to clean
iibre from the maguey or century plant.
1539. Mexico City commission tirm,
released. j other groceries, liquors, cigars, etc. 21,508
(Jive special attention to tracing and I packages of freight go to cities and ports
expediting movement. |i)eyond here.
Give telephone notice where practic- Six steamers all formerly flying the
able on arrivals to insure prompt re- German flag are in port under charge of
lease. the United States Shipping Hoard all of
Do not hold cars for prospective which are being overhauled at different
loading.
Fliminate duplication
wherever possible.
Shippers should observe
I'lacing orders only ii^r
can be immediately loaded.
yards around the bay and after a gen-
of services ' eral overhauling will be placed in com-
Imcrcial use.
I Steamer San Pedro arriving here last
^uch cars as [ week from Mexican ports brought 400
tons scrap iron valued at $10,000, also
wotil.l like to get in touch with American T*'' *'!.'^' capacity, plus 10 per cent.
rers, importers and exporters /'O^drng cars i.romptly and without
t desire representation in Mcx' ''^■'-"f"" <'^ ^"-ee tnne allowance
Give every car furnished a load that 8(X) rolls leather and 1,000 sacks con-
ui>. Kelercnces,
1540. San Francisco (Cal.) party with
offices in .Melbourne, Australia, is open
to discussion of mining and financial mat-
ters with any San Francisco firms de-
irous of opening up business relations
^vith Australia.
Furiiish billing instructions promptly.
Avoid rccouMgiimcnls. which mean
only congestion, delay and extra hand-
ling.
Receivers should observe:
Prompt placement or switching notices.
Expedite unloading without reference
to free time allowed.
Prompt notice to agents or yardmasters
1541. Batavia (Java) party would like
to communicate with exporters of ladies' of cars relea.;eH
and gentlemen's ready-to-wear earments i '^,*^'<^*"^• , .
and furnishing goods L '" ordering shipments, authorize, so
1542. (Jrenoble fFranr... .., _,. far as possible, your correspondent mak-
centrates.
To date the following interned German
vessels have been chartered from the
United States Shipping Board. Bark Ot-
tawa from San Francisco to Wellington,
\ N. '/.. Ship Dalbck from North Paci.'lc
i Port to West Coast South America.
I Ship Kurt from North Pacific Port to
I Antofagasta, Ship .Stcinbek from .\'an-
ainio to San Francisco with coal and
Steamer Staatssekretar Kraetke sugar
from Honolulu to San Francisco.
1544. San Francisco (Cal) or^ni^^ I'.ermany nuan that American supplies Court with right to appeal to U. S. Six-
nn ;„ k«u-if r X. .\'-*!-' pr«»n*^»- are reaching the Teutonic powers is due prcme Court
upon
War Department has de-
I-inda Vista. San Diego
Hrhes'"to^rnmm ''• .^ '"'''."'^"^s <:'i«^nt. to m.sm.ormation. according to the Nor- cidcd
merchams heTS'wouh! be'^^Z^'?' we«ian-American Chamber of Commerce County, as site of National Guard camp
act as buying agents ."or abov^fi^^^^ ^ V'"^ V'"'' '^^' *''' embargoes on i but may also acquire site near I.os An-
^^^ir purciJe.'TlicTfri^^^^^ '° ^"'"*"y '^'^ strictly geles or .Monterey for Training Camp.
i'^"^orcea. '.Matter has been left to General Liggett..
l-'O
S«n Francisco Ouunbrr of Commerce Activitirs
Canners League of Cal. r a •
Pledge Support to U.S. ^^^^^^"^ '«'' ^^^'^^
.uc of Cat
Ikartuicutx
UiUuvkin^
Tuna and Abalonc
B. HottMrU
Sardtnc*. Sovthcm Cahfomu
Frank \ an Camp
Sardincm. Monterey District
Frank Booth
Chill Peppers, Vinegar, Pickles, Sauer
Kraut. Catsup. Pimentos
K C Frank. Jr. i. «* Miller.
Jelly. Jam, Syrup
G 1 1 H Joo*t
Salmon
To be appointed
Pork and Beans
J. H. TalboL
CENSOR NOTICE
Naval L\nMjr oi the Iwcllih .Na\al Dis-
trict:
ac-
cannut take
' KoiMlt inutt
c* not
It
eft
• •t
iuc'Jic\al 4>Aicm
pr.
;>rc»»ire, bat u in
• i a
I'f
Me««
111
f
of war effort is
■..A
a ccn-
thr
•>l ihc
to, war
. ^trmatic
iauiilics of those
ThM should be
tion
of
lia-
General Roofing Co.
Changes Corporate Name
or more w
ccn«'^r. ma-
Oencrai kooring >iaiiutacturinK
..:iy has of recent date changed
indabic to the i liic corporate name of its company t
I the Crrtain-tefd Product* Crtrporati*-:
en port
Tttr rHrrrTnr ^f Vnval ("rtrmrintrnti''
<e was
I:
t<
ti
a'
Paint a;
oMitiii ;
its \>
and c<>pci la
New Members Since
January 1, 1917
— A—
A W.
^<- ; Credit Corporation of Cal
Allan. K. L.
Vmrrican .\uto Painting Co
R C <M. D.)
. Co
s.
. Walter A.
'"..al Cn
— B—
& Advertising Co.
Co. The
>t
■v Oakland Improvement Co.
Ucrn:i ^ Von Dovre
Rlaw Sterl Construction Co.
m' Clair
. . a . i t r
Herbert F.
. ;■ siton, Jr , Wm H.
— C—
V .11 1 . .1 iw J 1 1 V 1 /c in cf y i o
[Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
(hill «f( r Drew
& Co.. R. M.
o. M. S.
i^ovvUi Co. Inc., Elmrr R.
e ruley Co, Inc., Geo. H.
1 — 1>—
-!r Stjrville. E. B.
Motor Truck Co.
. H.
I ':;tt"n Dredge Co.
— E—
Bros.
o.. J. Theo.
_F_
Fa!Inn. Thomas H
-k. H. A.
Thoma*
1 ricUman. j
— G—
A. A.
• •^nyalez
' P
ng the '
in Sar
CODE NOTICE
The
N.
stmctioas
worff* in
Cr-
«
tr
It
ir
O!
n ■
Is
coast
trai
!\i*c» that
u«e of
r plain
T, the r.
difierent localities.
I a. r,
new
FOREIGN TRADE BLANKS
The Forci«{n Trade Department of th'
amber has just completed a list of a
- ascd in !" Trade. This i«
in the it for the use
Ic. touchuxfi ou foreign ^rt.,of members.
A. H.
. -. .. .- .Milling C.
aranty Securities Co.
— H—
.cker. W. E.
J. G.
h & Co, H. H.
- Wm.
. Lumber Co.
ur H.
cxander
T^rrrr B.
-d. W. H.
r F
— I—
Imperial Glue Co.
International Silver Co.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
iJl
NEW MEMBERS
-J-
Jotljrn, Wm. £.
— K—
Keister. James B.
Kennedy. W. R.
Kienly, Andrew C.
Kohler. Chas J.
Kruger & Co. M.
— L—
Uist. H R.
I^rtrn. Ralph I.. (M. D )
I. avert V, W H.
• ' V R. R. Co.
H.
I-oewi. \Vm.
Llata, LowcnberK & S^hlciirl. I:
Loring, W. J
— M—
M .*. 'ing Work*
Ma- ew F.
•ler Co.
F
i H.
ne Dkk
.. Co.
Kansas & Texas Ry.
E r.
Modern Co.. Inc.
Moto. H \ Co.
— N—
Neasudt, J. \l
Nichols Layng Chemical Co.
Nolte, John J
Norway Paciiic Line Agency
Orozco & Co.
Our Navy Publishing Co.
Oversea* Shipping Co.. Inc.
— P—
Pacific .■Kudit & System Co.
Pacific States Tire & Rubber Co.
Painless Parker
Patron, Victor
Penniman. Chas. W.
Poheim. Joe.
Pomcrov X- H .iiiiW..n
Porter V
Premier .• '
— R—
i^..,.-v-,,- r,„..i..^,nt Co.
• g Co.
s. The
red
m-.\brahara Co., Inc.
Koicnthal, Henry
Safety Insulated VS'ire & Cable Co.
S F". Tire Co., Inc.
Schlinger. Jay T.
Schwab & Adams
Schwartz, J.
Scale, Percy James
ishford
. E. R.
Stewart tc Ayers
.Su*sman. L. I.
— T—
Telephone & Elec Equipment Co.
n & Penniman
" ale Co
iii^iij^.^ Commercial Co
— U—
Underwriters Service Co.
L'nited Cigar Stores Co.
— V—
Van Bergen & Voung
Business for You Separation Allowances to
be Paid to Dependents
. the !•
t Mason
w .i-ir paper
1<>17. at 10 OU a. m.. by Depot I in il
■ L- r
la-
i piipcr. piipcr tu^
rotton, 7in«- r-
June I'v. 1917. bids will be opened by
niuks.
JAPANESE FREIGHT CONGESTION
Th
ly in a cotii-
•• Dohrmann
japan.
' It is stated that within a very short
period of time more than 120.000 tons
of merchanflife have accumulated in
Japan a» ' 'accommodations.
This is : x the fact, that
every " I'l-ivr^ made by th' '
ese ' nt to relieve the
and ...^iiiselves al'"'-' '
It is estimated by th
that 25 per cent of the .
the United States will
It is emphasized that tr
and
the
dition-
better.
luuncl to check,
that future con-
w-orse instead of
FIRE WARNING
The Food Supply Committee of
State Council of Defense and the Unr
States Forest Service has joined in ap-
pralintr to the public for help in the
The best wcap'in
ssive prevention, an<l
_. ■ ■ n is the I
**" le .State
^ ..„.._. .-.ig on a il..
educational campaign m thi>i regard'
— W—
Wagner Distributing^' «',,
Walker. Best & Co.
Walker. H. D.
Weart, .\lfred Roberts
VVedron White Sand Co.
West Co., age Co.
W(«,!rrti i jctory
Hotel
ntal Mfg Co., S. S.
\N hitiiiK, J. A.
Wright. Cha« * Kohn. Alfred
?eiss, Carl
— Z—
my
: on
he nuiiiLer tA u m each
lamily Such acti oraf'd in a
rt made to as
rinan of the nal
nse. by n '''■ '
iber of '
:cs. Mr i
.National Chamber tr.
'■epnrt on the matter -
•anre in the care «»i dependent
f men enlisting in the military
' es.
tl ChamJxr committee, of
' '' ' \kron. Ohio,
r Tire and
""•her
of-
.ini-
zatKifi to raise a Ketier.i! I'urnl i>v v ilun-
fary pttblir •uhvrintion and distribute
r the alleviation
afely met by na-
|.M.ai ..I -i.iir .lii .i.jnre* This organ-
ization would operate in conjunction
with representative 1 cal bodies
The committee is of the further ooin-
ion the pending action of the federal
government in the matter and the pub-
lication of details of the ultimate plan,
■out the country should
'arv commitments to
- "i their er ' vho
dance with t' ion
: ;rv of War. rtv.,.., ,„ade
o the National Chamber.
TODAY IS FLAG DAY
Today is Flag Day There has been
no Flag Day in our history so signifi-
cant as this Our flag and th<- princi-
assailed
v r.et
■ iai
ve are heart :at
there i« n-^ .; ^...i to
'»ay lo keep it floating in the sky.
AMERICAN CHAMBER IN LONDON
An .\nicriran ri,.,nif)< r of Commerce
1 in London to co-
id American business
:t a
:, , ;cd
n London.
JAPAN'S PACIFIC SWAY
Fn a rr,-.,o .r,<-. I. \r. I'iit-l-iirgh \m-
■1 preilic'^ed that
•Iter on what he
» !• ' M .1 I .HI. iTA. with ' .eld
Japan enjoying a period oi ,»-
peritV -inrl ur:i.r In fl,,- ^f
this at
the a ,rd
"Pacific" la sptrlled with lioth a large
P and a «mal! p if that were possible —
^ -I- of September,
' a total tonnage
' ' " age of
■■>» was.
122
San Francitco Chambrr of Commerce Activitic*
THE INDUSTRIAL ADVANCE OF SAN FRANCISCO IS BECOMING
MORE MARKED EACH DAY
EXHIBIT NUMBER ONE
Ever Ready Plant Under Construction at Eighth and Brannan Streets
Ever Ready Building
Well Under Way
New San Francijco Industry
Will be Model of
Completeness
•-I»w. t-rnr
r.il !)iisinrss
of tin-
Anuriiaii
Ev
Co.
and at ~
Mr K 1-.
Oakc». ;
"that the
erection >i
an ab»olutc
rn manu-
This new
which
is l)rillK
crcctrd :it
over one
-half niil-
Hot
.1
at th
e corner
of
nan Slrret*. with
a
■.t t.
ur
• on
Eiw
t ant
;
and
»C\ri;;>- w
• -r-.l
with spur tr
buil'Ii'it-' -a:
an'!
Tit Ot
reiniorccd
COI-
fai-cd
with
terra
will |.r
r
the
n
the ma
u-
l« nf
E% •
ac<
who «... ..
« "•!■
......
;.,. ...
,.
Wire ulass, will he iis»«l I lie iuiiuiMi>;
will have five elevators, two spiral
' •• ■ •■ ' all modrr' • ■^••■}\
I, inier-i
. I>son vac
-tirtevant heatinR and vriitilaiinK sys-
• :n. vacuum cicaninf;, tcle-call system,
-tcci lockers, hospital, restaurant, sprin-
kler system, high pressure steam Selas
ii3s mixing system, halls an«l all lava-
tories an«l showers finished in marble
.uul tile In fact, every human con-
vinicnce far simplicity and economy.
The l)tiildin»{ is hciuK erected under
the supervision of Maurice C. Couchot.
rnrtttrlttn',; Fnninecr, and will be, with-
■n, one of the finest and
late factory buildiuKS. not
i>n:y iii mis part of the country, but in
the whole Lnited States.
1^ <^^
FUTURE MARKET FOR COAST
LAYS IN FOSTERING TRADE
WITH THE ORIENT
Foreijfn Trade Department
at Your Service
:i an average radius uf six thous-
'■•< from San Franci*ro lie* the
an annual import
jllars. Of this vast
Fenestra steel windows, equipped with j sum San Francisco sold but fifty-four
iniiii.iiis in 1910. 1 he averajje imports
|ier capita of the countries mentioned at
:trcsi-nt is but about two dollars with a
steady increase from year to year and
with every prospect of reaching ten dol-
lars per capita within a very few years,
hereby bringing the prospective imports
ip to the enormous sum of ten billion
dollars. South America, on the other
hand, is receiving a great deal more at-
tention but evi«lently the fact is over-
looked that the average ra<litis from San
'•"rancisco is but a few hun<lrrd miles less
than the Orient: that the total population
is but fifty-six million and the total im-
i»orts about six hundred million of which
San Francisco secured but six million in
1916. The average per capita imjjorts in
South America is, twelve dollars as com-
pared with two to the Orient and inas-
much as the population in the former
is taking about all it can afford while the
Orient is capable of a very large increase
it is easy to see where the future market
is for the Pacific Coast. It should be
further remembered that San Francisco
is just half the distance from the Orient
1% compared with New York wherea*
N'ew York is five hundred miles nearer
to Valparaiso and seventeen hundred
miles nearer liuenos Aires than this city
Is it not worth while investigating op
l>ortunities in the Orient? The Foreigi
Trade Department of the Chamber will
be glad to give any assistance within its
power in this direction.
IXJ
/^
v^^
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
\:\\:\i\ rm ^•sI)\^ — .n m: ji^i. i<m7
^o. 25
Red Cross Appeal to Business Men of San Francisco
Humanitarian Drive Now Under Way Must Yield $1,000,000 in City and $100,000,000 in Nation
IF YOU CANT FIGHT FINANCE FOR THE CARE OF THOSE WHO CAN
r
Just a-s the country's younn iiitii ul-
iTfd ten million lives in a Rrcat wave
of patriotism and just as, a few day>
later, the purses of the nation splen-
lidly emptied themselves to finance the
contest with Germany, so, this week,
it is predicted by the Red Cross War
Council, the Hundred Million Fund,
needed for military and civil relief here
md abroad, will be oversubscribed.
This is the perio«I of unexampled en
thusiasms. It was confidently hoped
that' it would be a time when all wouM
make sacrifices — and that hope has been
abundantly realized Some men have
Kladly Riven their lives. Many women
have bravely given their men. Th'ise.
who, through one cause or another, can-
not make the supreme sacrifice, are
-J-nwinfT their appreciation and <levotioii
.: the big cause with their
- of service and money.
The President has commandeered an
f'ntire nation. An the head of the
\merican Red Cross, he has set aside
the days from June 18 to 25 as "Red
Cross Week." and he has empowered
•he Red Cross War Council to canvas»
lie entire population for subscriptions
i'» the fund which will guarantee "doc-
tor, nurse and bantlage" to everyone of
our sick or wounded at the front. The
appeal is direct and penetrates to every
home where eligible young men are
waiting for the draft. The Red Cross
in>isls that a nation, proud of its
'ighting men and loyally l>ehind them,
will not send them across the water to
battle for their liberties without first
assuring them of proper care before
they depart.
U.S. Chamber Urges Action
riie rresidciit has set a>i«lc the
week beginning June ISth for a
loinpaign to raise One Hundred
Million Dollars for the Red Cross.
Now we are raising a large army
and expect to send a number of
men on the other side of the At-
lantic, the work of the Red Cross
becomes of the deepest interest to
almost every family in the coun-
try. I sincerely trust that every
commercial organisation will not
only throw the weight of its in-
fluence toward the raising of this
fund, but will lend its active as-
sistance and co-operation to that
end. The thought of the people
of the Nation for that week ought
to be concentrated upon securing
this fund and if it is properly
•lone, there will be no doubt what-
ever of the result It i< earnestly
hoped that the membership of the
National Chamber will play a
prominent and effective part in
this very essential feature of pre-
paredness to which we stand over-
whelmingly committed.
Yours very truly.
R. r, RHKTT.
President
Ciermaiiy's early sulccssts tn the war
and her present cflFiciency in the field
ire due to the corps of 800,000 nurses
and the 80.0(X) ambulances that accom-
panied the troops into action. Ger-
many learned the lesson that wars are
won by the Red Cross. The Crimean
war would never have been won if
l-'lorence Nightingale had not reformed
the appalling if>n<litions where 600 out
of every 1000 wounded men died.
Japan's success in the war with Russia
was due to the fact that, through an
almost perfect Red Cross organization,
practically all her wounded men were
returned to the front.
And. so, there has been organized at
an unparalleled speed— for the nation
is now working fast to make up for
lost time — a campaign to raise a sum
of money for our Red Cross, whose
cfTicicnt co-operation with .Army and
Navy will dr> more to win the war than
any other single factor. Wliile there
are hosts of voluntary workers, every-
body is expecterl to "do his bit" The
Hundred .Million Fund must be raised
l)romptly. The States west of the Mis-
sissippi have been apportioned fifteen
millions. San Francisco, perhaps more
appreciative of the Red Cross than
most of the cities in the Union, has
guaranteed a million. Let everybody
have a share in uphohling the honorable
name of the "City Loved 'Round the
\VorM."
124
S«n FrancUco Chitmbrr of Commerce Activities
Council of Defense to be
Reorganized
Organtxjition Not Working S^t it-
factory to Ailniinittrjition
m m
FOOD CONTROL URGED TO
PRKVENT RIOTS
Special wtrc to Chamber ot Commerce
■| ; thut l.ill will i..i
« ^M) iit »|>ilr of i!'
«.
. limit entire c«uintry
a- ' -•••- --
ill
il.
is expcclril to be iitroiiKcr than protrst^i
of prr>fitirrr» and midcllcmcn aKain^t
f .1.
ncW of National Defense is
I and is to
!<• • V Commis-
M • ' ' Krcat
powers in '>n and
a I'laii I'f before
t' ' nt. It provides tor brinKinK
- 'tees more prnniinrnth" to
I and f' ry
t •) to pl.i .1-
a' ■ oiisi-
t- have
..,..; I.,, , ... .V „,,.il»le to
'• -rress in closini; contracts at
u! . re because of conflict of
authurity.
There is also a conflict between
Chairman Penman of Shipping Board
and General Gorthah, General Manayer
of F.r Corporation formed by
the > Board to build *hips
The I, ias been put np to the
President for settlement As laws stand.
Shipping r"aril is ,-Iearly paramount to
Gener an<l therefore Den-
man <- ^cr position. He has
made Ijis jju-itiuii stronger by refusing
to approve contracts for steel plates at
$95 per ton as recommendetl by
Goethals
Navy Department i"; obtaining same
material at $56 per ton Strong efTorts
arc being made by Califnrnians to have
camp for National Army established in
California, but War Department an-
nounced that onlv camp on coast «'ill be
'•.rated at American Lake. Washington
The camp at Linda Vista. San Diego
County, will be for National Guard
only
i-<rx oo»000»0»»»o»OOC «-:":-:":-:-^
The system of directory ex- A
change maintained by the Chnm- v
ber ha ' ! us to •!»
the la- ..f city -' i
in the i n; < <i States i ni^ 1- y
due to the co-oprration of the X,
nirn-I.er'; n ho SCnd in lli'ir ..I.! A
di- These are -' y
ot ^ who in t X
directories to the Chamber Snx! y
in your 1016 directory. It is es- Y
timated that an average of ten 2
persons each day consult the jf
rh.Tm'irr's Hbrarv nf dirrrtnrir- T
Members Asked to Aid
Post Office Department
In New Routing of Foreign
Mail S«Tvicf
VIEWS AND SUGGESTIONS
WELCOMED BY FOREIGN
TRADE DEPARTMENT
The following letter from Mr. f. S.
i.'..i...ri. Superintendent of the Railway
i-e lor this Division is sclt-
;\. Ill order that every ad-
.c may be secured from tliis great
: uinity brought about by the un-
tiritit; efforts of Postmaster Kay, all
interested in foreign commerce with the
•lies mentioned shi' ' ' ' * '.
their views and
K -K' the present seri..>>. ; ;....
think should be done and what, if any,
new routes between this port and the
\ territory named should be established
DO TINS NOW. HKIOkK IT IS TOO
LATK. Communications should be sent
to the Foreign Tratle Department, San
Francisco Chamber of Commercr,
June 14. 1917.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Foreign Trade Department.
San Francisco, Cal.
Sir:
1 have for acknuwiedgemcnt your let-
ter of the 13th instant and note that
you desire detailed information as to
what the Post Office Department wishes
done. The department has no dclinitc
plan to advance concerning the estab-
lishment of any new routes. My letter
of yesterday to you was written for the
purpose of eliciting from the business
|)eoplc of San Francisco an expression of
their wishes concerning foreign mail
service.
It is necessary to prepare recommen-
dations for these advertisements in ad-
vance and it appears to us that the most
fea<iible plan would be to consult with
the foreign exporters an<l importers con-
cerning the necessity for any additional
service, and if it is found that there is
a considerable demand for some special
route, although it mi^ht be a new one,
to then take the matter up with the
various steamship com|ianies and submit
an advertisement for such service, al-
lowing every steamship company to
submit bids thereon.
We have no way of knowing the vol-
ume of business that is transacted bet-
ween San Francisco and various ports
in South .America or Mexico that may
or may not justify a direct mail route,
but if it can be shown that a service
of this kind is warranted by existing
business or that which may hereafter
• line to us. now is the opportune time
•■■ «leter?iMne that fact an<l lay out plans
N Hy taking this matter up
uppers and ascertaining their
II will assist this department
in our effort in preparing
'•nts for transmission to the
t at Washington for their
ion.
riiaiiking you for your co-operation
I am. very truly yours.
J. S. Roberts.
Superintendent.
Business Men of Nation
Confident of Result
President Kostcr Confers with
Leaders of Finance and
Industry
* »
LAST WORD IN WAR SITUA-
TION OBTAINED BY CHAM-
BER FROM YAMA
CONFERENCE
Irtdcrick J. Kusler. rnsukiit o( the
Chamber returned last l-'riday from at-
tendance at the Vama Conference at
New York. The Vama Conference is
< semi-annual meeting of the leaders
: industry and tinancc of the United
■states.
l-'resh from this important conference
.Mr. Koster brought back the last word
in the war situation from its broader
aspect on the commerce trade an«l wel-
fare of the United Slates.
"I ha\e just been in New York tak-
ing part in a serious conference of s<»me
of the great industrial leaders of this
country. I find that among the leaders
in finance and industry as well as in
professions, there is full realixation of
the seriousness of our country's present
position. 1 have not found any feeling
of depression, but a very positive recog-
nition of the fact that we are really at
war. and have upon us the burden of
thoroughly preparing for our national
<lcfense. They seem to realize in the
rCast more thoroughly than do we in
the far West, that with Russia reduced
to an extremely uncertain quantity,
l-'rancc having had to bear the brunt
far out of proportion to her resources in
'lien and materials, and with F.ngland
seriously menaced through the sub-
marine activities and her cfTectiveness
thereby reduced, we have upon our
nation the bulk of the tremendous bur-
•len imposed by this war. The services
of those who are at the head of the
.'reat industrial institutions, as well as
many of those who lead in professions
are being offered without stint to the
government, and the government for-
tunately is beginning practically to avail
itself thereof. There has been placed
at the disposal of the government, the
splenrlidly equipped research laboratories
of some of our industrial establishments
together with the services of their highly
trained personnel.
".Strong efforts are being made to
bring about every rational economy. It
is probable that there will be regulation
of the uses to which important materials
may be put. This applies particularly
to some of the essential metals. I
understand that the Pennsylvania Rail-
roa<l has gone so far as to tear up a
'ine of rails leading to Atlantic City
in order to ship them to France. Regu-
lation will be put upon the construction
of skyscrapers and such structures as
might in light of existing conditions of
need be considered superfluous, so as
to save the steel for some highly neces-
sary uses such as the building of ships
and in the manufacture of munitions."
".Mtogether the leaders throughout the
Fast are imbued with the seriousness of
the situation and of the necessity of
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
125
AN OFFOKTUNITY WORTH
INVESTIGATING
Ralph M. (iiloll. lotti.ii «ooiU
; of the U. S. Ucparlincnt oi
< iiucrcc, at a hmclicon of the
Sail Francisco Commercial Chil),
last week, staled that the trouhlc
with the American manufacturers
method of doiiif? business in the
< >'i. lit in general, and Java and
.1 in particular, was not with
; l.iction, but with lack of dis-
tribution. Mr. Odcll, who has jii>
returned from a six years' invcs
tijjatinK tour of the Orient, l^
ciMiviiuid that these markets offer
' ' • iiities to the cn-
:urer who will
,.,r^i .> ..;..... ,.;... -til to unci^ver
them. The avcraKc American's la>.k
of knowledge of Java is colossal.
he said. Java is an island with a
population of 30.000.(XX) and its
imports total one-third as much as
those of China.
In India, which is the larsest
cotton-usinjj part of the globe, the
.,!!l,- ,■,.I1l|iti.>I!^ rvivt
bringing this realization home to every
ct>mmunity and every element of our
nation. Scientists arc devoting them-
selves to studies having for their object
the coping with the submarine menace
and so all along the line the uppermost
concern is how to meet the problems
incident to the war."
•'The outstanding thing at this par-
ticular time is to insure over subscrip-
tion to the Liberty Loan in recognition
of the tremendous moral effect and in-
fluence that it will have upon the nations,
both those with whom wc are struggling
-itle by side and those who are our
enemies."
"The feeling in the East is that we
in the West are not yet sufficiently
aroused to the danger in which our
country finds itself. On the other hand
realizing how essential it is that there
be infused into industry the strongest
possible co-operative spirit, there is un-
<|ualitied approval of the awakening
which it is generally recognized has
come upon San l-'rancisco, in the hand-
ling of her industrial situation."
"There is trcmen«lous gratification that
the vicious and destructive anti-injunc-
tion law put forward at our last legisla-
ture failed to receive the signature of the
(iovcrnor of California, thus preventing
adoption of a law which would practic-
ally have nullified the power of our
courts to execute their mandates. There
is unqualified approval too and unstinted
praise for the spirit in which the com-
mercial community of San Francisco
has undertaken to deal with her in-
dustrial <|ucstion; endorsement of the
policy of the square deal in employ-
ment and of the open shop; of dealing
with the Labor Unions in a spirit of
fairness, recognizing fully their value
in the industrial and social scheme and
insisting only that in their dealings
they observe the same respect for tin-
law and the integrity of agreements as
is expected from any other set of in-
dividuals or any othf- - ''ations."
"One of those in .• at the
conference remarked :> that he
rather regretted the fact that thru our
L lumber oi Cuiniiicrcc moveincnt, we
had succeeded in placing San Francisco
in a position where it was no longer
puvsible to hold her up as atft)rdnig a
iiorriblc e.\ample of an unhealthy in
duslrial situation."
"The leeliiiy that 1 bring back is that
e\erytliing must be done to co-ordinate
all our resources both human and ina
terial; that wastefulness in any direction
must be obviated both on the part of
iiuluiduals and even more especially on
liie part of communities. 1 should liki-
'■• (.oiiit to one item particularly which
not be too strongly emphasized in
I 1-. critical time, the wasteful expendi-
ture that would be incident to the four
tracking of our main street, one of San
francisco's greatest assets, Market St.
.\ot only in the senseless misuse of
^teel which should not be permitted at
ihis time, but in the wasteful tearing
up of the street, the utilizing of labor
which with the demands lor military
service calling so many out of their
present lines of useful and necessary
employment, should better be applied
elsewhere, and the wasteful retardation
of traffic over our main artery at this
particular period, when no such ob-
stacles can possibly be tolerated."
"There is emphasized more strongly
than ever the need of strong and in-
telligent organization to stimulate nec-
essary activities and to oppose stupidly
wasteful and extravagant policies."
"The one thing that is revealed is our
utter unpreparcdness as a nation, the
temporary helplessness of the Govern-
ment, and on the other hand the re-
markable resourcefulness and patriotic
readiness to council and to serve of
the leading industrialists and others of
trained intelligence in the great Eastern
centers of our country."
"The one outstanding f.ict — and to
which every discussion reverted was that
the practical man of affairs, be he in-
dustrialist, a leader in the professions,
financier or merchant — must be prepared
through proper organization conceived
in a statesmanlike spirit of service, to
take a much more definite part in the
business of government; that the na-
tion's danger has pointed out the ob-
ligation resting upon him to do his share
toward bringing to bear the iiilluencc of
the intelligent and more enlightened and
personally unselfish upon the politics of
his locality — and through that in turn
upon state and nation — to the end that
we might be governed by ability and
intelligence rather than by the product
of a certain facility of appeal to the
temporary and more or less superficial
prejudices and whims of the uninformed
masses; that upon him naturally should
rest — and rightfully, the obligation of
so organizing and informing the great
mass of the people that ap|>eal to i)reju-
dice based upon misunderstanding thru
lack of information should no longer
be possible."
"This is essentially the day of the
business man's duty. Our country calls
for the best in all of us, and we must
►;ivc ungrudgingly."
NOW YOU WILL GET IT
How may I get informatir>n desired
by an F.astern frieiul who has about
$2,000 to invest in something involving
all or partly out-of-doors activity, in or
near San I'rancisco?
The Music Supply Co.
New Members Since
Last Publication
hollowing arc new members of the
Chamber of Commerce since the last
publication of the .\ctivities.
— B—
Barbier. H. F.
I'.ernard. Judae & Co.
Hrilliaiit .Mercantile Co , In.-
Itrittain & Kuhl
Uyrnc & Co., J M.
— C—
California (Iraiiite Co.
California Hair Store
Cole, W. Russell
Crittenden. Nathaniel H
— D—
Dobbins, J. L.
— F—
h'owler .\ir|)lanc Co.
I'"risk, F.
— G—
'ierdetz, L. F.
(jrcene. Herbert I..
— H—
Hall-Scott Motor Car Co, Inc.
Harms, H. Clyde
Hinchman, H. M.
Hobson. H. F.
llouk Co.. Geo. W.
— I—
International Mack Corporation
— K—
Kemp, Edward H.
Klopstock Co., Paul
— L—
Luiiham & Moore
— M—
.Matcer & Prescott
Metcalfe, G. A.
— N—
National Dollar Shirt .Shops, Inc.
Nopander, Louis Nicholas
— O—
Ohlandt. Henry W.
— P—
Parker Distributing Co.
Pyrene Mfg. Co.
— R—
Romer Co.. Robert
— S—
Scharlach, G. J.
— W—
Western .Krt (ilass Shade Works
Wheeler. Wm. H.
Whitney Co., J. C.
Wilson Steel Products Co.
^ 1^
CENSOR NOTICE
1. The following censorship regula-
tion will be effective ini<lnight, .Monday,
June 18, 1917.
2. h'very sen<ler of a wireless or
cable message must place his full name
and address, and the full name and ad-
dress of addressee, on the face of the
message.
^. This information is for the censor
and is not to he transmitted as a part
of the message.
Yours truly.
WM I', DUNNING,
Naval Censor.
126
San FrancUco Chamber of Comnuice Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
ACTIVITIES
Kntcrcd .>^ ■>.-, i •! la ^ m-.ttrr January
7. I''
1
the av^t vl .Marcli .}. l?*.**
Subtcription Price, liiiy Cent* per Year.
Hubliihed weekly by the
SAN KRANXISCO CHAMBER OF
CO" K
SJerctianls i Kiiildinfc
465 California St . ^aii Francisco
For WKal You W«nl lo Know
Call Kearny 112
The Activities it the official organ of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. Use
it as such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Tuesday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
SUGGESTIONS
Arm Alwmjt In Order
P*M TbiMB Al*ng
Member* of the Chamber of
Commerce are frequently in a
position to observe new way* oi
working out problem*, that might
be used advantageoualy by other
member* — if the BuggeBtion* were
pa**ed along. It may not occur
to the average buaineat man. that
by making ■uggeationt for the help
of hi* business neighbor. he i*
helping his own firm. It has the
effect of creating a business
standard.
Suggestions, carefully thought
out. drawn from your own observ-
ations and experience are welcome
and will be published in the
Activities. Your suggestion may
have the effect of so simplifying
another man's business that his
trade with you will increase. Put
your ideas on record.
San Francisco's allotment to the Lib-
erty Loan was $42,000,000. For good
measure we gave $14,000,000 more, and
there is still a few millions left for the
Red Cross.
Among the Members
R. ?
SHERMAN. CLAY A COMPANY
MOVE WHOLESALE
DEPARTMENT
-lierinan. Clay & Company are Parlfu-
v.oa!>t Distributors of Victor T;il' • -
.Machine prcwlucls (Victrnlas, \!
Rrcords, etc » They aNo ilo an
trn»ive wholesale liu»iiir»s in I -
Sir; ' '• ••"' '
cal
1 . 1-1 ^.
iratrd in aiiditioii t«i tlic ict.iil
~- at Kearny .Tn<! Sutter Strcct5.
l.cUiK scattered ' -« the various
parts of the elcv of that build-
inn II Aim un Kniwlh of the
ri tail 1 ind the desire to Kivc
the \'ii;... . . .iiltutinK | »....• -n,, >i( and
the \\h.>le>alc Musical I De
partinent better facilitio, .''•'.''''
menis were moved to the lull buildinK
at 741 Mission Street, between Third
and Fourth Streets. Considerable ex-
pense was entailed in lilting up this
•l'.n>- of I7.()()0 sipiare feet. l-!very con-
Miutiuc has been installed not only for
tli<- I iiiploycis but principally idr the
.l(.il«r- .Milioiinh this depot is strictly
« lioli-sale. Sherman, Clay & Company
are believers in service in the fullest
sense — service should be rendered not
only to the retail customer but to the
two thousand Pacific Coast dealers in
their u' ' ' relations with Shcrmai;
Clay \ y.
Sheri. .... & Company feel tha:
this can be cnsuKrcd a modern whole-
sale depot in its arrangement, stock and
appointments. .\ny merchant or busi-
ness m.nn is welcome to inspect these
mw <|uarters. No appointed time is
IK less.iry-a drop-in call will be wcl-
ciiud and the visitor will be shown
thr-iifih by any of the young men in
• h,- ..tTi...
ESPEES PART
The Southern Pacific played an ex-
traonlinary part in assisting the Pacific
("oast to ovcr.subscrihc the Liberty
Loan. Figures made public at the gen-
eral offices of the company in San
I'rancisco show that the total amount
subscribed by the employees on the
Pacific System alone reached $1,319,000.
This sum was pledged in 12 days after
the call issued by President Sproule.
PORTAGE RUBBER CO.
The Portage Rubber Company of
.\kron. Ohio, have opened oflFices and dis-
tributing rooms at 745 Mission Street.
The r^ortage Company is one of the
l.ircest manufacturers of tires in the
rni»'-<l States The local plant under
tl • ■ of B. J. Wildman is for
tl; -f the company's product
Placement Bureau
I . — n and preparedness
.lit- lor the success of
an> .. and we would ap-
preciate having our members a«l-
\ise their friends and associates
• >i the services rcndereil by the
1'l.icement Bureau, for both em-
ployers and employes, free of
harge.
This is Red Cross Week. The West
IS asked to raise fifteen million dollars.
This is an endorsed subscription.
SFNT> IN* YOt-R srCGESTIONS
.\ 'IS THE
S UNITED
.< I \ I K> I .N r<»Kt-. ii..\ I K.-VDE.
ADAMS EXPRESS CO.
The new general oflicc of the Adams
Express Company, for the Pacific Coast
will open July 1st. at No. 543 Market
Street. The offices will be under the
direction of NV. !•". Elder, former manager
of the .-Xtlanta. Georgia offices.
367. If >ou iue<l a cic<lu inanagi i
having ((ualitications of unusual ex
perience and accomplishments, and 2J
years of forceful and tactful results, it
will be beneficial to have you meet
this applicant personally. Eastern and
local references.
368. l^xecuiivc or managerial posi-
tion wanti<l by man who has had sev-
eral years successful experience in real
istate business. Has tact and a pleas
ing personality, and would ipialify for
an adjustment or complaint bureau
manager.
369. Young man of ii, experiiiued
in street railway accounting, steain-liip
and manufacturers agents work wi.slies
position. Is capable of taking full
rharge of pay-roll, auditing and general
ledger work. Willing to furnish bond,
also to go to country town if good
opportunity offers.
370. .\nierican citizen, 46 years of
ires CMciilive position. Has had
and real estate experience, also j
.',v {■' handle sales force successfully (
Local references.
371. Traffic manager and purchasint'
a^ent, familiar with stationery, book
binders and printers supplies, desir<
connection with a responsible firm.
372. .American. 36 years old, ex
pcricnced in newspaper, organization
and promotion work, wishes executive
position. Is efficient sales manager
and can furnish good references.
i 373. Bookkeeper and auditor with
several years experience with street rail-
way and mining companies, desires posi-
tion with a large corporation. Is a
high-class man and can furnish satis-
factory references. Is 35 years of age.
W-374. Young woman proficient in
literary and editorial writing wishes to
write folders and booklets; or would
correct and edit manuscripts Highest
local references
POSITIONS OPEN
A-375. Export house rcpiires young
man for departmental manager, must be
first-class correspondent and experienced
in general export trade with Orient.
.Australia, and .South .Seas. Excellent
opportunity for good man. Apply by
letter, enumerating qualifications and
state salary expected.
A-376. We have advice of an oppor-
tunity with local import firm for a
capable man to take charge of the sell-
I ing of bean oil and other (^)riental oil.
One that is familiar with the selling ^
to the -American market. References •^
required.
A-377. A young man who can invest
about $1,(XX) or $1,500 in a growing and
reliable manufacturing business, can se-
cure a good position, and profits on his
investment.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
12:
Transportation
Department
SHIPPERS MEETING
More than one hundri-d shippers and
receivers of freight met in the Assembly
Rooms of the San Francisco Chamber
of Commerce on Tuesday to discuss the
applications t'lled with the California
Railroa<l Commission relative to the
securing of an increase in freight
rales.
Mr. Seth Mann, .\ttorney and Manager
of the Transportation Hureau of the
Chamber, who has just returned from
Washington where he attended the hear-
ings before the Interstate Conunerce
Commission on the increases on inter-
state freight rates spoke to the shippers
regarding the attitude assumed by the
Chamber in that hearing.
At the hearing before the Interstate
Commerce Commission on applications
«»f the railroads for a 15 per cent ad-
vance in all interstate freight rates, Mr.
Seth Mann, Attorney an«l Manager of
the Traffic Bureau, presented a written
protest stating the position of the Cham-
ber of Commerce on the carriers' ap-
plications.
The first section of the protest makes
a general statement as to the position
of the Chamber, while the second part
of the protest contains statistical ex-
hibits and explanations of these. The
latter are somewhat voluminous and
could not be reproduced here, but the
iirst part of the protest is shown below
lor the information of members of the
Chamber:
"The San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce respectfully protests the 15 per
cent horizontal advance in freight rates
and charges as sought by the carriers
serving the Pacitic Coast, and for
grounds of protest states:
I.
"That any advances by such carriers
in water competitive rates, that have
been heretofore made lower to or from
points at or near the Coast than to or
from intermediate points by reason of
competition of water routes, arc unlaw-
ful and contrary to the provisions of
the last paragraph of the fourth section
of the Act to Regulate Commerce un-
less such advances arc specially author-
ized by the Interstate Commerce Com-
mission after an investigation as pro-
vitled in said paragraph."
"Vour protestant has on this ground
protested all such advances heretofore
made, and now protests these proposed
a«lvances on the same ground."
II.
"That a horizontal increase in inter-
state freight rates will tlisrupt com-
mercial relations in existence for many
years by increasing the difference or
'lifferential between rates which in-
fluence and control the • t of
products, manufactures at rce."
"In this behalf your pri.;. .,.,,; -sates
that it favors the allowance to common
carriers of a fair return upon the
amount of their investment in property
used in the public service, and further-
(Continued to page 129.)
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc intcrc»t«'d write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Conimerce giviiiK number.
1545. (<inoa (Italy) I'irm wuul^ like
to communicate with manufacturers and
ilealers in chemicals, colors, oils, and
grease for manufacturing glycerine soap
and glycerine.
1546. Panama (Panama) party, would
like to represent in that territory, all
.American manufacturers, importers and
exporters.
1547. San Francisco (Cal.) party, in
the interest of a Sydney, Australia
firm, would like to communicate with
firms exporting supplies for gramo-
phones and phonographs.
1548. San Francisco (Cal.) firm, in
the interest of a Japanese client, wishes
10 communicate with exporters of
knives, forks, spoons, kitchen utensils,
tinplate ware and enamel ware.
1549. San l-rancisco (Cal.) organiza-
tion, in the interest of Hritish firm
located at (iuayaquil, Kcuadt»r, wishes
to communicate with exporters of llour,
tallow, rice, salmon and paper.
1550. San I'Vancisco (Cal.) firm, in
the interest of a Japanese client, would
like to communicate with importers of
copra, gum, tin, ebony, rattan, etc.
1551. l.os .Angeles (Cal.) party, with
good business connections along the
West Coast of .Mexico, would like to
communicate with firms that might be
interested in the importation of the
small .Mexican cocoanut, hemp, cattle
and deer hides, crude rubber and chicle.
1552. Malaga (Spain) firm would like
to secure a representative in this city
for the sale of their .Spanish wines.
1553. Osaka (Japan) firm would like
to communicate with importers of
menthol cones, |)ci)periniiu crystals and
(leppermint oil.
PACIFIC RAILWAY CLUB
The Paciiic Railway ( liib li.ivc ar-
ranged with the San Francisco Commer-
cial Club to hold their meetings the
sicund Thursday of each month. It is
estimated that the maximum attendance
will be about one hundred and fifty
persons.
I'ollowing arc the officers of the club:
A. \{. Habcock, President, Consulting
Electrical Engineer, Southern Pacific
Company; G. II. Hinkley. First Vice-
Presiiltnt, Valuation Engineer, United
R. R of S. F.; P. P. Hastings. Second
Vice-President. .Assistant (leneral Freight
.\geiit. .\tchison. Topcka & .Santa Fe
R.R. Co ; H. \V. Pcrrin. Treasurer, Divi-
sion Engineer. Southern Pacific Com-
pany: W. S. VV'ollner, Secretary, Assis-
tant to Chief Engineer, Northwestern
Pacific R.R. Co. (iovernors: R. H. In-
gram, General Manaeor, Mt. Tamalpais
& Muir Wo • ■ • oad Co.; W. R.
.Mberger, \'i • nt and General
Manager. San . ..i... .>io, Oakland Term-
nal Railways; R. L. I.owry. Superin-
tt-nclcnt Roadway. Oaklan<l. .\ntioch &
Eastern Railway Co.; G. W. Rear, Gen-
eral Bridge Inspector. Southern Pacific
Company.
Marine Department
1,(X)0 tons hemp and 6,UO0 tons sugar
arrived here last week from Ma'riila.
Standard Oil Company's Steamer
I. -i.ili .\Iacy arrived here last week
1 the \ ards oi Skinner & Eddy,
...iile, Washington, where the vessel
A as constructed, ami will load a cargo
.f oil for a foreign port. This new
vessel has a carrying capacity for 78,(X)0
barrels of oil.
Steamer Sierra arriving here last week
from Sydney brought as part cargt)
S,44y cases egg pulp shipped by the
.\ustralian Investment Company of Syd-
ney, to J. l.ayton & Company of this
city.
Two new lugs being constructed by
the Union Iron Works for the Rolph
•Navigation & Coal Company will be
ready for launching this September, and
when completed will be put into com-
mercial use by the Company in towing
liarges, etc., up and down the coast.
Steamer Tiger, just completed by the
Union Iron Works for the Standard Oil
Company, departed from here last week
for the Orient, with a full cargo of
case oil, amounting to about 250,(XX)
cases.
An increase of fifty cents per thousand
in coast lumber freights has just gone into
eltect. This applies to all loading ports
with the exception of Coos Hay. where
the increase amounts to seventy-live
cents. The rate from ports in Wash-
ington to South America show an ad-
dition of $.s per th<»usand.
1 he German sailing vessels which
were seized in Pacific Coast ports on
declaration of war have been renamed
l>y the U. S. Shipping Hoard.
The names of the following famous
old clipper ships have been assigned
as follows; Kurt to Dreadnaught, Stein-
bck to Northern Light, Dalbek to Red
Jacket, .\riioldiiie X'iniien to Game
Cock and Ottawa to Flying Cloud.
Schooner Sehomc was sold last week
by the Port HIakeley Mill Company to
\(. L, Whitney of Mobile.
Tolls through the Suez Canal, it is
announced will be raised 75 centimes
after July 1st making the rate for laden
ships 8.i>0 francs and for ships in ballast
6 francs per tmi.
Norwegian Steamer Thordis which
was launched .it .Mo 're & Scott's yaril
early this year, has been chartered for
Trans-I';iciiic trade, for six months, at
the rate of $105,000 per month.
55.172 sacks beans. 4,.100 bags peanuts,
I.V664 bags rice, arrived here last week
from Japan by Steamer Kiki Maru of
which S. L. Jones & Company are
igents. 2,.5(X) tons of nitrate arrivecl
here from West Coast.
W. R. Grace & Company have notified
this department that the Company's
Steamer Pennsylvania will steam from
here for .Southern ports about July 25th
'his to be followed by the Steamer
Santa Rita on .August 9th.
Hark Flying Cloud. 2,542 tons register,
has been chartered for one round trij)
San I'rancisco to .Australian port, lump
sum $110,000 bv Geo. W. McNear. Inc.
This is Red Cross Week. The West
is asked to raise fifteen million dollars.
This is an endorsed subscription.
JJM
San Francisco Chamber of Cc
Activities
Official Censorship Local Branch for Trade at a Glance by
Regulations - Save This National Safety Council Bradstreets
tl,r
iJth^c ^1 the Naval Lc^l^.•I
LANGUAGE
Mcft»aKr> iiia) l>c wrillcn in plaii>
Engltah. French or SiLiiukh
CODES
■illowing aulhorixed codes nia>
•n I he
SAN KKANCISCO
Wholesale ami J>>lil>iii^; I ratic — Fairly
.1.
I rsHr— Fair.
iiid In<lu»try — Acuvc.
■ , SEATTLE
as ii prcvciitadvc. rut • • • v< >
.\i\\ he callrd lo war Wholcnale ami JuhliiiiK Trade — Normal
uii at hum. ■■ ■ ■ ' • proved.
; iiiu»t he III
« III I'pcralc II' ' .. V .K...
.lid iiii-x|>criciicrd
id Induitry—Aclive.
includinK ini
TACOMA
' ' lul JohhiiiK I ra«lc — Normal
-Uiiirt
-,, ;iK' and Imln-irv V.ti\f
\\ including tivc •»f^ taken lu educate the ciiipiuyci as Collection*— Ni.riiial
well a* the worker. The National PORTLAND
I.icbera mol inctuding tivc letter ^"^";,'' '|'"J!!d *", ' 'u( ^Vholcsalc and Jobbing Trade-Good
fditi 'n). ' ,. , , R.i.il Til,!. Otiiet.
^^' id Industry — Active.
1 Combinatioi.
! Combination
;iion.
ic Cotton Code
9. KivKkidc Lt>Uc, 5th edition.
10. A. Z.
ADDRESSES
C«Mlr addresses n-K'i^tired since Jan-
iitihly uiul public
i he larger iiidu»-
iii«l cciiicis have local councils but so
tar none Uas been orgaiiued in San
• >, althu many individuals and
re arc iiicinher<i oi the iiatiuiial
There were present \N %un Puhl of
the United Railroads: V K lliu-lo- ■•t
of addressee
the I'acihc Gas and
S. E Davis
J. Fowler. I
Chowrn, «»!
Electric
Str.iiiss
I A.
> lion
Lalifor
ceii»or
MK<AGES WITHOUT TEXT
without text will be re-
ins. ..issif>n
SINGLE WORD MESSAGES
> rd messages will be refused
- Is arc authorized
::ito two or more
to the c«>i»"«r
SIGNATURES
he siRiicd.
. idual, by the sur-
-n or organization. ti>
I r.'^o.insihle member
■n, or two or
lie or recog-
ting the name
bi:
t .. ._ .. , ■-
hibitcd.
SUPPRESSIONS. DELAYS. ETC.
All MH-saices are accepted at sender's
Ira
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All :
SI<
In c
narr
tht
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tirm or
m-'f
■,. .r.!s i;
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L Lii.iii'lit I
I'cctors. As!»tKiatiun; \
< >' .« . < .iriMiiiiia Packing Corpora-
.(••ti. John K. liroMiull, Superintendent
<>i Saiity for the Industrial .Accident
Commission; Harold Mcstree, represent-
ing the National Safety Council, and
il. P. Adams. Secretary of the Indus-
trial Department of the Chamher of
Commerce.
The next meeting will be held Tues-
ilay. Jtitir 2f>th
INFOkMATION TO SENDERS
U hen a iiussage d«»es not conform
the censorship regulations, the sender
will be ii;)tirM-(l by free service
CODE MESSAGES
at San I'ran-
ud by a traiis-
ia;i>>n i nis win :.i. i.u.ite the trans-
mission of the nie«saKe.
FIGURES
Unrelated numbers, or code words
iit.i. !i translate into unrelated numbers.
< d. In using numbers in tiu-s-
iic coininodity to which the iium-
bcr* refer nuist be im bided in the text.
PROHIBITED
The follovviuK inlortnali >n is pro-
hibited in the text of messageit:
1. Military information.
2. Aid to the enemy.
3. N ' V.
4. I: .cments of all
tr.i
of
*»>>
ice
or
ni.i
or
up.
...
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U by
1)
■1
7. Icxt which IS Hot understandable
to the crn«r>r
H. M ' - Patific vessels
in win :s class of mes-
sage m..-i ..> ,viii •>• >.aL»le.
SPOKANE
Wholesale and JobbiHK Trade — Good.
Retail Tratle — .Normal.
.Manufacturint^ and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
I« l«
LABOR TURNOVER DISCUSSION
The Society for the Study of Lni-
ployiiient Problems held a most inter-
esting meeting in the Commercial Club
last Thursday evening. The Society ^
hR* been studying the problem of em- ^
:it and labor turnover for thc
>r and a half and only recently
fiKi i<i invite speakers lo address the
meetiiiKs on the subjects outlined.
Mr. .Miner Chipinan. an cITiciency en-
gineer of national reputation gave a
most interesting and instructive talk on
his experiences covering many years of
research work. Mr. Chipnian made the
survey for labor interests as to the
efficiency methods employed in the
Watcrtown Arsenal, lie also conducted
a scries of invcstiKations in New York
City covering problems in department
! stores.
Dr. Hall of the General Efficiency
Company also addressed the meetinK:
and supplemented his talk with prac-
tical character readings with those
present.
I The membership of the Chamber i^
invited to attend the meetings of tht
Society. Due notice of future meetings
I wilt be given in these columns.
I A Krcat interest has been aroused in
manufacturing and other lines due to
the demand for greater efficiency and
the elimination of waste as a war meas
lure, if for no other reason.
1^ 1«
j CHANCE FOR RUSSIAN TRADE
1 An .\mcrican born in Russia speaking
I Russian langiiage and conversant with
'people and customs and having had a
number of years experience in coinmer- ^
cial business is about to go to Russia n
'with view to representing American
firms. Would like to get in touch with
manufacturers of shoes, underwear, hos-
iery, dry goods and light machinery of
labor saving type. Can be reached
throuRh F'oreign Trade Department of
the Chamber.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitiei
129
Business for You
June J5, iyi7. lO.UU a lu.. bids will
be opened by the Uepot Quartcrnustors
Department at Fort Mason for supplies
This proposal issued under date oi
June 11th, is one ol the largest made
by the government. Copies contaiiiiuK
a complete list of items reipiired are
on file on the floor of the KxchauKc
June 25. 1917. 10:00 a. m.. bids will
be opened at the office of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for the
construction and complete equipment
of one single screw steel steamer for
harbor service.
July 2, 1917. 9.00 a. m.. bids will be
opened at the office of the Depot
Quartermaster for the furnishing of
grocery supplies. The list as supplied
by the quartermasters di-|)artment ti>
the Chamber contains twenty-one items
July 2. Vn7. 9 a m.. bids will be re-
ceived by the Depot Quartermasters
Department at I'ort .Mas.)n for Irish
potatoes and fresh onions. The veg-
etables are required for use in the
Philippine Islands.
July 2. 1917. 11:00 a. m.. bids will be
opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for sub-
-i'tencc supplies.
I« 1^
I'ollowing is a list of new business in
San Francisco, firms that have movc«l
their offices and general business
changes as reported to the Chamber of
Commerce Industrial Department:
The Royal Society. Hammond Build-
ing. Post and Stockton Streets. H. C.
Verrau. Moveil from Market Street.
Fmbroidcries, etc.
I-ouis J. Sel/nick Productions, 985
Market Street. (3rd floor). Motion pic-
tures. Offices and branch. Moved from
234 Kddy Street.
Sterling Auto Top & Equipment Co.,
635 (iolden (iate .Avenue. .\uto top
manufacturers. N'ew factory.
Stoeckers, 680 Market Street. New
candy store. F'ormerly located in Oak-
land.
Turner & Dahnkcn, 944 Market Street.
.\ new building for the exclusive use
of "T. & D." is now being built on
Cjolden Gate .\venuc between Jones and
Leavenworth. Will be two-story and
used as film exchange and office.
United Cigar Stores. 22nd and Mission
Streets. Have taken Lippman's 'Bros.
Department Store, old location and arc
to subdivide into six stores.
S S. Weir Co. Mills Building, Capt.
Kennedy. New office.
Westerfield & I.escberg. 200 Golden
Gate (Rex Auto Supply Co.) New ac-
cessory firm.
A. J. Wochos, 818 Market Street.
Opening new shoe store.
Western Iron Co.. 545 Monadnock
Building. Opening down-town office
as above.
Bingo Manufacturing Co.. 1030 Oak
Street. Mamifacturers of hand soap
that requires no water. Comparativelv
new. Moved from Oakland to S;i-
I'rancisco.
California Grain Co.. 519 California
Street. A. B. Haslacher. G E I.angc.
New Grain firm.
\\ m Cluff Company. Spear and Mis-
sion Streets, Wholesale Grocers. New
building to be erected at Spear and Mis-
sion Streets.. 4 stories.
Interned Ships Would Save
Flag on Pacific
Members Ur^ed to Communicate
withWashingtun Representatives
*« IN
Prior to the eiitrame of the United
States into the war there was a large
shortage of ship tonnage on the Pacific
ocean to transport raw materials from
ilie Orient for making articles reqiiircil
ly the allies. Now that we have eiiteretl
the ciJiiflict our requireimnls of raw
products will be enormously increased.
I.ct every member interested in the
return of the American flag to the
Pacitic and preventing a possible dis-
aster by running short of raw products,
write to the U. S. Shipping Board
urging them to take immediate and
favorable action on the recommenda-
tion of this Chamber. San IVaiuisco
has gi\iii tile nation fiftj-four million
dollars to carry on the war let the
government give it the interned ves-els
in the Orient to still further help and to
take out the supplies that Russia .MUST
H.W'Iv or lose. Send copies of your N-t-
ters to the Foreign Trade Department
The fo'lowing fi<;ures tell the
story:
1914
San Francisco
Nationality
Net Tonnai;e
Per Cent
.American
4i.or)(,
-1
lapanese
31.30(1
.;s
Dutch
Norwegian
British
9.i'22
if
Total
82,388
Puget Sound
lOO'/r
\ til eric an
13.323
15
lapanese
64.224
74
Norwegian
2.788
4
British
6,238
7
Total
86.573
Total
lOO^r
-American
55.289
33
lajianese
95.524
56
Dutch
Norwegian
""2.788
2
British
15.360
9
Total
168.961
100%
1917
San Francisco
Nationality
Net Tonnage
Per Cent
.\mcricaii
JO.n.sd
13
lapanese
ini n<)2
M
Dutch
29.660
10
Norwegian
7.251
4
British
I.=?0 4.s3
Total
100%
Puget Sound
.American
2.561
2
lapanese
118.442
8.^
Norwegian
12.204
8
British
6.522
5
lolal
I.W729
Total
100%
•American
23.21 1
8
lapanese
220.334
74
Dutch
20.6r/)
10
Norwegian
10.455
6
British
6.522
2
Total
299.182
100%
INVKSTIGATION OF FOKKIGN
TAKIFF CONDITIONS
POSTPONED
1 lie 1 11 l»y the United .^!
Tariff < -n on tariff and •
problem- eign countries. iiiclu<....^
Japan. China, (ireat Britain. Italy and
l-'rance, which «as to have <»een conducted
by two members of the Commis'>i.>ii
who were to sail from San Francisn.
for the l-"ar l-'ast during the first part
of July, has been indefinitely postponed.
fei '•a
NATIONALIZATION OF BANKS
URGED
The Council of National Defense
has sent out an appeal to the state
councils of defense asking them to
urge state banks and trust companies to
enter the Federal Reserve system. Na-
tionalization of the banks of the coun-
try is urged as a patriotic duty. .\p-
proximately two-thirds of the banks ol
the country, representing about one-half
of its banking resources, are not mem-
bers of the l-'ederal Reserve system.
Ii« IN
Robert Newton Lynch. Vice-President
and Manager of the Clianilier will ad-
dress the members atten<ling the Kexall
Sectional Meeting to be held at tin II.>trl
.St. Iraiicis, June 21st.
(Continued from page 127.)
more believes that an increase in the
cost of operation due to increase in the
cost of labor and materials may prop-
erly justify an advance in the income
from operation to cover these advanc-
ing costs."
"Voiir protcstant has no means of
determining what amount of increase in
freight rates may be necessary for this
purpose an<l leaves the matter, with
full confidence, to the determination of
this honorable commission."
"Your protcstant, however, earnestly
tirges that, in whatsoever manner this
question may be settled, the rate re-
lationships of persons, places and com-
modities, be preserved, as far as prac-
ticable."
".And in this regard there arc here-
unto appended compilations of statistics
concerning the carriers serving the
Pacific Coast. These figures indicate
that any one of these carriers could,
without dangerous diminution of sur-
plus, await the preparation of regular
tariffs which would preserve the dif-
ferential relationships and yet would
carry such advances as the commission
may decide to permit. The calculations
arc based upon the carriers' own figures
and give full weight to the increased
costs f>f operation shown by Wettling
Exhibit No. I, both actual .nid prospec-
tive. Other figures shown arc taken
from the carriers' rcport.s to the Com-
mission or to their stockholders. After
deducting all increased expenses claime<l.
both accrued and to accriie. and calcu-
lating the probable operating income for
the year 1017 by a percentage method
applied to the returns for 1916, the
Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co.,
and the Southern Pacific Co., show de-
cided increases in operating income. The
full details of the protest are on file
with the Transportation Department of
the Chamber where they may be had
on application."
^ IN
This is Red Cross Week. The West
IS asked to raise fifteen million dollars.
This is an endorsed subscription.
K^n
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitie*
The Industrial Advance of San Francisco
to be Augmented by Enlargement of Simmons Plant C
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWO
Structure at Bay and North Point Streets to be Enlarged to Meet Heavy Demand
Almost Entire Output of
Local House Used on Coast
178,000 Square Feet of Floor Space
Not Lar^je Enough to Take
Care of Growing Trade
(tiir ,,i (lie i.itrst additions to San
life is the new
N'S COMPANY,
erected on (hv laat side of Powell
Street, between Bay and North Point
Streets. The huildinK covers one-half
of a city block and is one of the most
complete manufacturing plants in the
city.
TKif r\rr ill, rrnsltlL' <1clll ;i;iil foT thC
ny. who
iiiKS and
kindred pr<>iiuci», i<< responsible for the
erfrti-^n of the new plant. Almost the
!tput of the local house is i-
. the demands of the P.i
< .M-t
The new building is equipped with a
modern sprinkler «»-'•-•" i".-...^tn «.n.'.
Otis elevators, in*
phone sy*tem .t
throughout, all of which were
by San Francisco firms. The •
Company were the general contra
for the building which was cr.
'';e supervision of Mr. .Mirf;
• m.
, .. ,|,, •)... .'.. . t'.-.. •I,.. i.,.;i.i;„., ......
tains 17>
.ind is
\ Ttii r'>nit Mrict. II I", loiiiui that the
structure is not large enough to take i
■ arc of the growing l»nsine>s <>f th«
Simmons Company and within the next
!cw months additional floor space and
ir.-ickage facilities will be provided.
The Simmons Company employs from
live to six hundred people throughout
the year an«l m.iintains warehouses in
I. OS .'\ngeles, Portland, Seattle and in
San l-'rancisco, all of which arc sup-
plied with merchandise manufactured
in San Francisco.
Navy Butter Supply
CALIFORNIA SUPPLIES NAVY
WITH MORE THAN ONE-
HALF OF BUTTER
REQUIREMENTS
California is supplying the United
States Navy with more than one-half
of the entire amount ' of butter
-nntracted for in accordance with
which called for .VO.»<().OnO lbs. Of
total. 1,070.000 lbs. was Golden
s'.iic Huttcr furnished by the Califor-
nia Ccntr.ll Creameries, .ind .^.'in.OOO lbs.
furnishcil by other California cream-
'•ries.
The first bids were opened by the
I'ureau of Supplies and .Accounts of the
Vnvv nrpnrTmrnt on March 27th. call-
• ' lbs. The California
< s submitted bid for
Utornia cr
and ca
lbs.
■^nb-
sc<|miMly, several ca«t«rn crcaincno
made up the deficiency. Later a second
invitation lor bids wa^ issued for an
additional amount of l..S(X1.000 lbs. to
meet the requirements <»f the increase«l
personnel of the navy. Of tliis secomi
invitation all the proposals submitted
l»y the various creameries amounted to
6.s0.0(W) lbs.. leavinK a (lel'icicncy of
S.=;n.nnO lt)s Of the 6.=;(».0n0 lbs furnished
the California Central Creameries took
220.(¥10 Ills., other Calif t)rnia concerns
l.>0.n()0 lbs, and several eastern cream-
«rie>i the balance.
The specifications cf)vering the manu-
facturing of this butter are very rigid
ami only a product of the very highest
• liialily ])asses the inspection. Every
gallon of cream, every can or other
container in which the butter is packed,
the packing itself, and finally the fin-
ished manufactured prrxluct. are all
carefully inspected, tested and supervis-
ed by government inspectors working
under direction of the dairy division of
the United Stales Department of ,\gri-
culture. Only a few creameries in the
country make butter that meets the
government's specifications and it is to
• he credit of California that more than
sOrt- of the total amount purchased is
to come from this state.
California has come to the front in
the last few years as one of the im-
portant butter producing sections of the
world. The letting of these govern-
t c<»ntracts is an indication of our
ty to produce butter not only on a
>.i>K<- scale, but also of a quality that
is in accord with the very highest
standards.
•••••••••* M^
^.^M"^'^"-
iiJCS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITI
lA
J^ ^^ATED JU\>^
Vol 4
The Commercial, hinancial. Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:\ i:u\ iin Ksnw — .ii m: jstm. i«.m7
^o. 26
THE GOVERNMENT WANTS 70,000 MEN FOR THE ARMY
San Francisco's Quota is 350— Let us more than Double this Number
IT IS THE BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESSMAN TO SATISFY THE DEMAND
ScikI your yoniiR nu-n df it may lie necessary for you to
^•o. \\y sheer weight of numlu-r the Huns can he nvtr-
uhclmcd. Uncle Sam has the money, ammiiiiition. leafier-;,
and he needs the men. Pres-
ident Wilson has designate<l
this as recruitinK week aii<!
lias called upon San I'rancis •<>
to supply only three hundred
and fifty men for the United
States .Xrmy. This city over-
subscribed the Liberty Hond.
over-subscribed the Red Cru>>
allotment, there arc two days
left in which to over-subscrile
our share of husky yiun^;
manhood and with your help
Mr businessman it will be
Do >t>u know that tin
Placement Bureau of the
Chamber can, at a few hours
notice fill almost any posi-
tion in your office with a
ii>mj)etent woman? The time
is comitiK when the women
will have to do the work
of men. let them start at
'■ncc. In this way you can
release a man for the serv-
ice of the United States and
I he protection of yctir h..ni'
and business. Send a man
(^n the Fxchangc floor of
ili\isi II .if \]]r r,.,\crnm<iit
or (Jermany will send three,
the Chamber this week every
service is represented. Urge
the young men of your office
to spend a part of their noon
hc)ur with tlie Recruiting
Sergeant, even if they <lo not
enlist they will leave better
informed as to the giant
task ahe.id of the nation.
.^an 1-rancisco has always
resi>onded ^generously to de-
mands for the ti;ne and
money of her citizens. The
N'alion now makes another
demand, one that affects
neither the service or money
of her people. She is asked
to give and give generously
of her young manhood, to
open her heart strings as she
did her purse strings so as
to swell the Unite«l States
.\r?ny to its war strength
Seventy thousaml men are
needed in the United .States
Of this number the (iovern-
nient asks of San Francisco
a mere 350 and from present
indicatinns the number is to
lie trebled.
IT'S UP TO YOU— MR. BUSINESSMAN!
13.
San FrancUco CKambrr of Commerce Activitie*
San Francisco to be Center
for Vladivostok Shipments
• '. "j
Dock Facilitir* to be Arquirrd «(
Oner, AccordinR lo Wire
From Wafthinfcton
• •
PACIFIC SHIPPING SHORTAGE
ENGAGF-S ATTKNTION
OF BOARD
Business Conventions The Municipal Budget and
Should Go On As Usual The Mayor's Veto
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more latxir i« »ccur<:<I t aiii"rnia
will be 15 ID 25 per cent un«lcr p.
yield
Shortagr of ^hippinK «n Pacihc Ocean
ha* .•.•-..•■,! <rrious attention of Ship-
pi; t h is IryioR to remedy
»ii . I» now in I'acihc will
not be lalicd to trans. \tlaiiiic trade
until dire nece»»ity drm.ind« »iirh step,
and in meantime it i i|
ires»el« will be r>bt.>
nation* A'
pie ted for '
Shipping C
control of ocean ireiRht rate^ and dis-
tribution of »hip« Two shtppinK ex-
perts from Great Britain are here con-
ferring with Chairman Denman on the
•abject
A reorganization of Council of Na-
tio--' '^ • - ' -'' •■'
p.
nj:;.
lo war. navy and other «lepartmrni>. i;
i» propri^ed to centralize business of
purchasing for this country and it
.M1ie» in hand« "f a war inilii»tn-
board, under *1 "
charge of raw
m- - -•■•■. .. .- ..,
I',, will have
pi v material* >
H or Howard Coffin will con-
Ir -'• -,f iM mnrt'ifn'-fure^ AH-
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r<
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T
quiftition a-
shipping, t
harmony with military and naval opera-
tions.
The Belgian "
to tour countr>
PrrMclrnt Wilson \S .»rns Against
F'aisr 1 > my
CONTINUATION OF ANNUAL
BUSINESS MEETINGS URGED
i« 1^
rr'i<\im: that con\ < iiiioii* <•( tra<1r
lal and pr«t
<• even more
u* now ' iMus al pcaic
It the . II of annual
^ .»r are di-
:ny. The
.s York .»
rage the post-
in a letter to President Wilson. Mr.
UiMi.nni Tellowes Morgan. I*resi«lent
.Merchants' .Association, wrote
• attention of The
■II of New York
i. ., ., i...-.^iicy to forego the
of conventions and general
.. lal meetings by busines* inter-
est* oi the country because of a desire
to practice alleged economy during the
war.
"in our judgment this is a false idea
. the application of which
tii'iil. rather than bt-neticial.
ii.tn !•> MM- (fovrrnment and to the Na-
tion's business. Such gatherings, in
,,Mr M!. 1^-111. Ill sIv'tiM III I iu-oiiraKe<l
•>c failure
. lo create
a i.ilsr iinprt'!.s|(>i), tu liiitiiulate a lack '
of business confidence and to discourage
mutual ct)-operation which is so neces-
sary under existing circumstances Con-
ventions an<l gatherings of difTerenl
trades and imlustries afTord an excep-
tional opportunity on the i>art of busi-
ness men composing them to study the
effect of the war situation upon indus-
tries, so that they may be best equippiMl
to serve the needs of the Government
and to serve the normal business of the
country Both business and general con-
ventions also afTord '■ "lal oppor-
tunities for patriotic •< and the
fostering of patriotic . . :
"We. therefore respectfully suggest
that, if in your judgment the continua-
u of such meetings is beneficial, a
Mic utterance by you to that eflfecl
would br of value and would have a
marked influence both in stimulating
and in perpetuating the
•herefrom Ft seems to
,,,.,, ;i»r cili/ens of this conn-
should get together, whether in
-iiK ss or general organization meet-
• is during such a period as that
.1 which we arc now passing"
The following response has been re-
ceived:
'Tv Dear Mr. Morgan:
I he President asks me to acknowl-
\'e the receipt of your letter of June
. and to say that he agrees with you
il there is no sufTicient reason for
-rgoing the h«>l<ling of conventior
1 111 general commercial meetings I
I business interests, so far as he can sec
I Sincerelv yours.
J. P. TUMULTY.
Secretary to the President
Supervisors Unable to Muster Voles %
to Over-ride Stand-pattera
• •
SUGCiF^TION THAT STATE
BOARD OF CONTROL PUT
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OF
CITY ON UNIFORM BASIS
!\r<l 111
for the
1 he I
budget
■ :r aiKi li- « ....i|«ani<>f ••' ■ ■
ing a uniform cl i of tib-
■.-. of expenditure Mayor's
veto thereof is the issue bet wren dark-
ness and light If the departments of
the city government are to be run
eccmomically and without unnecessary
waste it is that there be a
uniform cl of objects of
expen<liture .i.... i.. .> sliere be a uniform
«y»tem <if accounting In no other
way can the expenditures be checked
efficiently in the interests of economy.
The form in which the budget or-
dinance was prepared by the .Super-
visors and the ctunpanion ordinance
establishing a uniform d.i * n of
objects of expenditure w;i 1 by
and had the support <if tl 1 ran-
cisco Bureau of (»overnmental Ke-earch.
an organization that has niaile a carcfii!
study of municipal affairs ami ni.xlr
many valuable and important suKk:< s-
tions concerning the same in the in-
terest of efficiency and economy. Th- ^
vetoes of th. tested by ^
the San I"i '<• B'»ar<l
and by the . , hamber oi
Commerce.
.\ majority of the Board of Super
visors were in fav«»r of over-riding thr
Mayor's veto, but they were unable to
muster the votes necessary to override
these vetoes which the Charter requires,
except with regani t<i «>ne item in the
biiilget The result i« that the ordinance
providing fur a uniform classification
of objects of expenditure has failed <"
passage The Supervisors were able I
muster sufficient strength to overrid
the Mayor's veto of an appropriatici
for «»ne assistant clerk for the Boar«l
of Supervisors, but the reduction of an
appropriation of $20000 for accounting
expenses to $.^.000 will stand as affected
l.v the Mayor's veto.
In passing upon the budget ordinano
the Mayor without any legal authoritv
to do so attempted to re-write th'
budget ordinance and made a liber;,
use of the blue pencil for this purposi
The budget ordinance had been pr«
pare<l with detailed allotments for th.
various departments and offices whirl
were in accorcl with the uniform class
ification of objects of expenditur.
These detailed allotments were all bin.
penciled and struck out of the ordin-
ance by the Mayor who insisted upon
blanket appropriations instead of de-
tniletl apjiropriations The budget or-
also c<intaine«l clauses which ^
>/ed some elasticity t<i the vari- ^
-ms .iepartments and offices affected
with regard to the «lelailed allotment
...-1 ...rmitted them lo increase or r<
(Continued on page \M)
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
\n
Pacific Coast Man Urged
for Commerce Commission
Chambt-T Directors Adopt Resolu-
tions Favoring Such an
Appointment
■ •
BILL INCREASING MEMBER-
SHIP FROM SEVEN TO NINE
EXPECTED TO SHORTLY
PASS THE HOUSE
The Chamber of Commerce at the
meetinfc of its Board of Directors June
I9th. adopted a res«»lutii>n fav«)rinK the
appointment of a California man to one
of the three positions upon the Inter-
state Conunerce Commis-ion which must
shortly he tilled by the I'rcsiiient. The
bill increasinK the membership of the
Commission from se\en to nine will
shortly pass the House and be signed
by the President. This bill will re<|uire
two new appointments upon the Inter-
state Commerce Commis>ion, and the
death of Judson C. Clement causes a
third vacancy
(Continued from pa^e 132)
duce these allotments provided the
total appropriation was not affected and
provided where any such increase or
reduction was ma«le the departments or
offices informed the Hoard of Supcr-
vi>ors thereof in writing of the reasons
therefor. The obvious purposes of these
clauses in the budget ordinance were to
I keep in the light of day the expense
accounts of the various «Iepartments
and advise the Board of Supervisors and
the public of the reasons for any change
which any department or office might
desire made. These clauses were also
struck out of the bu<lget ordinance by
the Mayor. Had the .Mayor's blue pen-
ciling of all reference to the detaile<l
allotments in the budget ordinance been
given the legal effect of a veto, the
result would have been to deprive sev-
eral departments and offices in a serious
measure of important and necessary ap-
propriations.
I-Ortunately the city attorney ren-
dered an opinion to the effect that the
Mayor's blue penciling could not be
regarded as a veti> and was therefore
an unauthorized rewriting of the bud-
get ordinance and that these features
of the budget ordinance selected for
blue penciling by the May<»r wouhl remain
in the ordinance as a part thereof The
Mayor's explanation for this preference
for blind blanket appropriations instead
of detailed allotments and for vetoing
the companion ordinance providing a
uniform classification of objects of ex-
pen<liture was that such a scheme should
be elaborated by the State Board of
Control rather than by a private tirm
of accountants If that be the case no
time should be lost in reipiesting the
State Board of Control to put the ac-
counting system of the various depart-
ments in :h.' city [rovernmcnt upon a
uniform basis and to provi<le a uniform
classification of objects of expenditure
It will be interesting to note whether
any request is made of the State Board
«>f Control to render any such service
to the city and county of San Fran-
cisco.
It In gtiurally coniedetl that the I'a.
i:. Ctiast states should be represented
I'on the Interstate Conunerce Commis-
sion There has been no member of
the Commission froni the Pacilic Coast
-!••-•,• Franklin K. I.ane was appointed
^ : t.iry of the Interior and since his
rsNor John .Marble died Inirther-
mure. it seems fitting that this appoint-
ment should conte from the State of
California by reason of its pre-eminence
in commerce, traffic and linancc.
It IS probable that the Chambers of
Commerce of other cities in California
will immediately recogiii/e tiie propriety
of the Pacific Coast being represented
upon the Commission by someone from
this state, and that they will adopt
similar resolutions.
The traffic con«litions «»f various sec-
tions of the United States are by no
means similar Kveii in the recent hear-
ings on the 15 per cent advance cases
the country was divi«led iiitcj three parts
and the hearings on each were held
separately, that it to say. there was the
case of the eastern carriers, the case
of the southern carriers and the case of
the western carriers. The east, the
south and the central west have traffic
conditions, tariffs and tariff structures
wiiich are indivi<lual to these particular
sections, .And so the Pacific Coast also
lias traffic conditions which are different
from those of any other section of the
country. Our tariff structure, partic-
ularly the so-called terminal rates which
are brought about by the existence of
the ocean transportation, is peculiar to
the Pacific Coast, although there are
somewhat similar conditions found in
the southeast. The intermountain cases,
which have been pending before the
Commission and have reached the Uni-
ted States Supreme Court upon occa-
sions, have consumed some twenty-five
years and are not yet settled. The
system of eastbound rates, which arc
established on basis of zones in what is
called eastern defined territory, has been
for many years constructed by making
the same rates to all eastern territory
from Colorado inclusive to the .Atlantic
Seaboard, and these rates have applied
e(|ually at all shipping points within
the Pacific Coast states, or as it is
sometimes phrased, are blanketed at all
initial points.
These are a few of the traffic con-
ditions which identify the Pacific Coast
interests as separate and distinct from
those of any other section of the coun-
try, and for that reason alone it is
apparent that a thorough understanding
of these conditions and their history
may be more readily expected of a man
who has live<l ff>r years in this locality.
The situation at present with respect
to territorial representation upon the
Interstate Commerce Commission is
that with the exception of Commissioner
Hall, who comes from Denver, Colo.,
there is no representation on the Com-
mission from points west of Wisconsin.
FRONTIER CELEBRATION
On July 1st. Jnd, .U«! and 4ili next.
the California Round- Up Association
of San Jose will hold a frontier cele-
bration on even a larger scale than the
celebration of last year: the best riders
from all parts of the Union will appear,
and the live stock used in the various
'events will he the best to be hail.
New Members Since
Last Publication
.\shley. Lloyd C.
.\ylsworth .Agencies Co
Chelli, I'rank Maris Loreiizini
C».x, H. P
Cramer Jr., Herman
I'.clniguren & Co. I'rancisco
Hadsell Sweet & Ingalls
liedberg. Karl .A.
Independent Steamship Co.
Korean National Ass'n. of North .Amer-
ica
I.eavitt & Co. J. W.
.Muildox. H. C.
Sha«lburne. William R >bert
Streckewald. C. K
Thompson. Guy M.
Western Cereal Co.
THE REXALL CONVENTION
The Northern California Representa-
tives of the United Drug Co., who put
out the Rexall Remedies and sundries,
held their annual convention at the St.
l'"rancis Hotel. June 21st. and 22nd. The
i'olicy of the United Drug Company is
to have one representative in each city
and town and these annual c»)nventions
are for the purpose of bringing about
closer relationship and an exchange of
ideas.
Robert Newton Lynch. Vice-President
and Manager ad<lressed the convention
at its opening meeting and welcomed
the delegates to .San Francisco. The
various articles and remedies bearing
the Rexall brand were attractively <lis-
played in the convention rooms.
The convention closed with a banquet
which was complete in every arrange-
ment and lacke<l in nothing for the en-
tertainment of those present. The entire
arrangements were coiulucted by W. F.
Getz, Pacific Coast Manager, for the
United Drug Company.
Those who attended the banquet will
long remember the "Rexall Beauty
Chorus".
The spirit of the Red Cross Drive was
manifest at the ban<iuet and a very
appropriate tableau illustrated the song
"Nly Red Cross Girl — Goo<I-byc." .A
collection was taken up and netted
$158.00 for the Red Cross
INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
Ihe seriousness oi industrial dis-
putes is graphically demonstrated
in a report of the New York State
Bureau of .Mediation ancl .\rbitra-
tion for the fiscal period beginning
October 1. 1915. and emling June
M). 1916. In this nine months per-
iod. 328 industrial «lisputes were
reported, involving 222.325 persons
directly and 31,629 indirectly. But
the most striking feature of the re-
port is that, when the sum of the
total number of days lost through
these disputes by those directly
and indirectly involved is arrived
at, the aggregate rrprr«fnts almost
26,2.sO years'
134
San Francuco Chamber of Commerce Activities
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
ACTiVlTlES
Subftcrtpi:
r
SAN li
.f.l , l4>'« tr.iticf January
R OF
Merchant t'tiiltling
465 Califortiia i»i . >.in I ranci»c<
Among the Members
"II may l>c ol n
.ii" I., i.fcr lo II
< in a lUM* Itirfiiiii ui t'tii
^«r tir<! r»tl«Tr»l in 1*^15
■\{ " ' In ln<>
.ll ihou>Aii<l
ira'-l'T ..\in» aiMuiurt in l.4vl (hat
ol hrat is rct|iii'
1 lhcn« in over
For WKat You Want to Know
Call Kearny 112
The Activities is the official organ of
the San Franciaco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. U«e
it as ftuch Contributions will be re-
ceived until Tuesday, at noon, of each
week. Make cverythmg short and to
the point.
The next issue of Activities will reach
you on Friday, July 6th instead of
Thursday July 5th — account of Fourth
of July Celebration.
DO YOU USE THE
•ACTIVITIES"
i» ... tad the ■■.\ctivilics"
• » you do with it when
>ou are through?
Do you ever think to send it
away in the mail to someone who
niiur*<» !>•• interested in having a
come from this city?
pass it on to a friend
not be a member uf the
save it for binding, as
I recall any unique rc-
> the past year, with re-
the "Activities" as the
lay have done, or com-
or criticism it may have
letter to the editor tell
.._ .ind don't forget to say
hiiw II may be improvrtl
Placement Bureau
ii the man or woman you ner>l
I'' not lioied in this column, (hat
is no sign we cannot snp|il>
needv We have many ai'i
liuiis on hie that we cann '( li>t
for lack of Kpace. Call us up it
\ on necil help
.ind priv.iii
I May Cities
'^, factories.
380. Kxperienced export man. who
I,., ll. I.I r.-..ii..ii.ilil.- i>....iii.iit fur San
in l-'iirope.
^ 1 .11 Willing
to iitiirt at ;hlUU per utunlli
<> in San Fr.n
' 1 I'lr III iii.iiiy , -.,
:."lries, etc.
1 hr Kay Oil Burner, the invcnti ^n
»»f W. R kay. President of this •
is fully rovrrnl hy patents in the I'n:
!a. They are in.iiiu
i'lant in a departnu-nt
• -r ■•■■.« .1.1. .KM for that purp
U hiir not generally known \vc
Mtatc the burning of oil as fuel ha!> I .
perfected on the Pacific Coast and not realty line and adjusting claims
in the Ka»t. and Eastern concerns are per references,
making but little ol this equipment but
.uying their wants largely in California
and particularly in San Francisco."
) 381. Accountant, cashier an<i gm-
jeral office man with exceptional ability
viivl,, V I., .■..Mininni. ■t,- v^ ( h a rcpre-
ncern Will
^ and bonds.
392. Executive secretary to manage
private or association affairs, in-
ig accounting aiul corropondcnce
iiital thereto. Sonic yeart in the
Pro-
NEW FACTORY
One of the new tirms which has en-
tered the western manufacluri--.- •■-' '
and which has chosen San I
as the location of its oper.c
Lopez & Co.. Cigar Manufacturers.
Their factory is located at \(yM) Powell
3S3. Young American, exempt from
the <lraft, 24 years old. with 8 year.s
experience as architectural draftsman,
and some legal training desires any
position which his qnaliticntions might
tit him for, aii<l which present good
'•pporlunities for advancement.
384. Man of experience and ability
wants position on west coa^t as man-
ager, secretary or treasurer Has held
Street. I hey are at present employing this position in grain and rice circles
fourteen hands. 1 hey sell exclusively o„|y ,„,„K.rate salary expected till
to jobbers and are thoroughly covering ability is recognized,
the Pacific Coast. «,.■„, ,
A quarter of a century ago San Fran- 385. American. 39 years of age, want>
Cisco ranked high as a cigar manufac- P'»s«««<»" requiring initiative and execu-
ing center, especially in the lower "^*' al»«l««y Has had 23 years expert-
priced goods. There arc indications *""f<^ «" «li«'lcsalc and retail lines. Is
that this industry is again growing in
importance. ^ ^
Peyton Randolph, Seaside, Oregon, is
in the market for celluloid balls such
as are used in fountains in sh.)oting
galleries.
E. C. Huehrer Company. 508-510 .Mis-
sion Street has just been appointed
C.ilifornia representatives of the .\mer-
ican Perforating Company and will
handle their products in this state.
married and prefers city or bay towns
territory. Has own machine.
A SERIOUS SITUATION
Tin- siarcity ol m rap-imn and the <lif-
ficulty in securing pig has created a
serious condition up<«n the Pacific Coast
with which the foundrymen find it <lif-
ficult to cope. In spite of the scarcity of
scrap, exports arc stca<ly to the Orient
SEND YOUR OLD DIRECTORY
TO US
The Chjimher h»s the
t)t cities
. tr. thr
largest
«lircc-
This
>t
.1
lit
; their
The
Fran-
Send
Tiber and we will send for it.
. „ „ , , , , .. through this port. During the last six
.\ H. Harkman has .ipened the .Manu months of 1916. 5.6H0 tons of scrap were
facturers Service Hurrau. lor the dis jxported from .San Francisco and for
tribiitK.n of mot,,r cars and commercial ,»,<. first four months of this year, cx-
Ml)i. lis, at 612 Van Ness .\vcnue. It
ports amounted to 2,22S tons.
IS the plan of the Hurcau to act as dis- Jhere is a fear that within the next
tribulor. to sub-divide the territory, f^w months some foundries will be com-
carry on sales campaigns and in other ,,^11^,1 ,,, j,,,,, ^.^rk. The San Francisco
ways assist the manufacturer to pro- Chamber of Commerce has secured the
perly distribute. co operation of the California Foundry-
The France Metallic Packing Company men's .Association in making an iin-
has recently opened an office at 354 me<liate survey of the situation lo the
Pine Street, with Huy M. Thr.? • -
local manager. The firm ma:
metallic packing and is making
bid for Pacific Coast business
1^ »«
BFAR THIS IN MIND— Every one
who helps to keep going the industries
of the country, if he or she do nothing
else, can truthfully say when peace case of need These wires connect more
dawns — "I did my bit too". than 10.000.000 telephone stations.
end that steps may be taken to correct
the .situation.
20.000.000 MILES OF WIRE
n Icgrapli an<l telephone roni
I the United Stales have about
*^ miles of exchange and loll
Uiici which the Government may use in
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
135
Transportation
I Department
The Board of Directors of the Chain
l)cr passed a resolution on June 19th in
response to the request of the railroads
that the Chamber of Cotnnicrcc »letini-
its attitude on the application of the
California lines for a 15 per cent ad-
vance in freight rates within the state.
The resolution follows:
RESOl.VKD that the San Francisco
Chamber of Conunercc is opposed to
any horizontal advance on any per- ,
centaKe basis in tran^portation rates
within the State of California; and
Ml". IT MkTHKk KKSOI.Vlil) that
in the event the Railroad Conintission
of the State of California shall I'ind that
the carriers within this state are entitled
to any increase in revenue, the Chamber
believes and urt;es that any >uch in-
crease or increases should be made in
such a manner as to prc»er\e the exist-
ing rate relationships of persons, places
and commodities as far a«. practicable.
And in this behalf tlie Chamber states
that it favors (he allowance to common
carriers of a fair return upon the amount
of their investment in property used in
public service, and furthermore believes
that an increa>e in the cost of operation
due to increase in the cost of labor and
materials may properly justify an ad-
vance in the income from operation to
cover these advancing costs, to the en«l
that the operating income of the carriers
. shall not fall below such a fair return
' upon the investment.
The Railroad Commission of the State
of California is about to make a full
investigation to determine whether any
advance> in freight rates shall be al-
lowed to the carriers within tiiis state,
and if so, what the amount of those
advances shall be, and the Chamber
leaves the matter with full confidence
to the determination of this Honorable
Commission after such hearing has
been held.
The Attorney and Manager of the
Traffic Bureau is authori;rcd and directed
to represent the Chamber at these hear-
ings and to present the interests of
San Francisco pursuant to this resolu-
tion. ^ 1^
BUTTER FOR THE NAVY
California tirms arc supplying the
major portion of the butter supply
for the United States Navy. As a
matter of fact more than one-half of
the supply is coming from this state.
In addition to other tirms Monotti,
Larimer Si Sollie, of 25<) Sacramento
Street, are supplying Uncle Sam's Navy
with four hundred and forty thousand
pound> of "Gold Meilal" butter on this
• ntratt ^ **i
THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Under authority recently conferred by
President Wilson upon three cabinet
members and the well known writer
George Creel as civilian chairman, the
> government is now printing daily a pub-
lication known as the Official Bulletin.
It promulgates authentic, terse, and in-
teresting information concerning war
and other official acts these days. It is
kept on tile in the Chamber offices and
may be looked over by anyone who is
interested in it.
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc intcrctlcd write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
1554. Osaka (Japan) tirm would like
to communicate with exporters «if ivory
nuts. References.
1555. OAaka (Japan) lirm would like
to communicate with (a) exporters of
bicycle accessories, (particularly chains,
wheels, ball bearings, etc.) dyestuffs,
chemicals, sponges, corks; (b) with im-
porters of press buttons, bronze powders,
brushes, bristles, rubber, toys, etc.
1556. Sydney (Australia) party would
like to communicate with exporters of
lumber, canned goods, chemicals, dried
fruits, dry good*., women's and men's
wearing apparel, gloves, novelties, toys,
oils, who might desire representation in
Australia.
1557. Rarotonga (Cook Islands) lirm
would like to communicate with export-
ers of general provisions.
1558. Oakland (Cal.) Commercial or-
ganization, in the interest of one of its
members, a manufacturer of aluminum
products, would like to communicate
with exporters of above articles.
1559. Florence (Italy) party, in the
general import and export business,
would like to communicate with .\mer-
' ican manufacturers, importers and ex-
porters who might desire representation
in Italy.
1560. Worcester (Mass.) firm would
like to communicate with importers of
transparent nipples, ami baby pacifiers
with bone ring and plug.
1561. Antofagasta (Chile) firm would
like to communicate with .American
manufacturers and exporters. Would
I like catalogues, price lists, etc., of arti-
Icles likely to be sold in Chile, covering
machinery, provisions, etc. References.
1562. Copenhagen (Denmark) party
would like to communicate with ex-
porters of honey.
1563. .St. Louis (Mo.) party, a manu-
facturers' and importers' sales agent,
would like to communicate with im-
porters of (Jriental goods who might
wish representation in St. Louis. Re-
ferences.
1564. San Jose (Costa Rica) party
would like to represent .American manu-
facturers, importers and exporters in
that city. References.
1565. New York (N. Y.) commission
nu-nliants would like to communicate
with importers of cattle hums.
1566. Pedro Miguel (Canal Zone)
party who has recently been engaged
in making an inspection and report upon
a proposed inland water route for river
steamers between Cartagena, Columbia
and the Magdalena river, where it is
planned to open up an old channel or
canal which will rerjuire the removal of
about 2.000.000 cubic yards of material,
would like to communicate with contrac-
tors handling this class of work who
might be interested, with the idea of
I submitting proposals and receiving bids.
Marine Department
Two new steamers are being built by
Cramps for W. R. Grace Ik Company
with a carrying capacity for lO.lKH) tons
and will be named the .Santa Tecla. and
.Santa Olivia, the former taking the
place of the company's Steamer Cuzco.
which was recently lost on the West
Coast, the latter taking the place of the
Santa Cecilia, which was sold by W.
R. Grace & Company. The Santa Olivia
will be launched this .\ugust and the
.Santa Tecla next spring. Five more
large cargo carriers arc being built on
the Atlantic Coast for this Company,
each having a carrying capacity of
10,000 tons and a s|>eed of 15 knots.
Two additional motor driven vessels will
shortly be built on (irays Harbor, both
being of the type of the Santa Isabel
and .Santa I'-leiia recently completed, and
will have space to carry ftver 1,250.0(X)
feet of lumber, and when hulls arc com-
pleted they will be brought to this city,
where the latest of motor driven engines
will be installed.
The Steanu-r F'alcon which was recent-
ly taken over by W. R. Grace & Com-
pany will have her name changed to
that of Santa Inez.
Harketitine Thrasher arrived at New
Plymouth front San Francisco on June
lyth making the run in the excellent
time of 4tS «lays. This vessel was for-
merly an old steam whaler, and was l..id
up in this port for many years, during
the heavy demand for ship tonnage, the
vessel was sold and converted into a
sailing vessel, and has made several
successful voyages under her new rig.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's
Steamer City of Para arriving here last
week from Central .Americ.in and Mexi-
can ports, brought 124 packages of trea-
sure, 24.105 bags Coffee, 2,250 bags co-
coa, 1.S79 sacks ore. 574 cases limes and
considerable other cargo such as hard-
wood, dried fish, fruits, etc. .Mtogether
2,724 tons of cargo.
The following is the length, breadth,
and depth of new San I'rancisco owned
vessels nearing their completion at dif-
ferent ship yards about the coast.
Steamer Lucinda Hanify for J. R.
Hanify & Company, length 225 feet,
breadth 44 feet, depth 17 feet, tonnage
1.235.
Steamer Robert Sudden, for Sudden
& Christenson. length 225 feet, breadth
44 feet, depth 17 feet.
-Motor Ship Santa F'lena. for W. R.
Grace & Company, length 225 feet,
breadth 43 feet 5 inches, depth 25 feet
5 inches, tonnage 1,747.
Motor Ship Santa Isabel length 225
feet breadth 42 feet 5 inches. «lei)th 25
I feet 5 inches, tonnage 1,747. for W. R.
Grace & Company.
.'\uxiliary Schooner Virginia Olson,
for Oliver J. Olson, length 2.V5 feet,
breadth 42 feet, depth 16 feet 5 inches.
I Toyo Kisen Kaisha Steamer Tenyo
Maru arriving here last week from the
Orient had aboard 4.567 tf)ns of cargo.
,cf)nsisting of ginmies. beans, rice, tin.
[tea, etc., of which 21,017 packages of
cargo go to cities and ports beyond here
by rail.
lih
San Francuco Chamber of Conunercc Activities
Charities Endorsement
Committee
Good Business Makes
Good Business
Trade at a Glance by
Bradstreets
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OP
CHARITIES AND CORRKCTIONS
I *ii l-mn-
ri« ha* rr
M>cuil cspcns oi national
an<l lh<
. afffOt
The conference exUlt to facilitatr
•dopl tirclaralion* nr pl«tliiriii»
Of k'fcat inlcrcjt were ilu' H<iti<in
» rrUli%-r to the »
.• of private rh.T
w r r I
(if ii
ihr ot private
in«! 1 J>r better u
by kusiic lu«:al (irttaiii'ation. '>u>.lt as a
chamber of commerce <»r an ornani/a-
tion of the local institutions.
Ovinif In the irrcat conflict now n.g-
inr
lar
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bcr oi
every .
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interest
Endorse
at the
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at
war, paf
:i>; of j.n
) ha* become a *•
•f the enormous i
now- beinK made iii
• »f the San Fran-
•nmcrrr wa* placed
Con-
: the
:o report their
trencc.
y to the mcm-
• of this paper
; oi ^.tluablc data and
■«! by your reprr-«rnla-
II fiKht wr • ' ' ••
wttli a «iiutr
I . I a]\ ..I
>ll llll-
knock
the impulse.
I v il.t ralhrr he a honMer than
! like it
iKC* hard times more
ly than as^uminK that the
> are hanl and then talking'
nily to support the assum;
I the extcrn.i!
-- and what l»c has
to be a universal panic.
.1 ca»e of individual in-
• iiKC'ttloii.
We. therefore can be cheerful
.11 in i>ur •>< -. and cau-
N withiiut I I
1 lirrc h.i» in V t 1..,, stich a call
upon the proihiurs of any country
tlijii there Is now up >n u<> The
M is our market, and there is
1. • ty of business for all. Com-
I'ttition is blindfolfle<l by co-opera-
tion for at least a sra<»on
ji as the f.i ■! man-
are fiij' mar-
i-.i their pi.-.i.. . -. ami a-
as practically no money i-
._• out of our country, there is
absolutely n>i i;ri>und up^>n which
ti> I a NT a iiiinplaiiit of hard times.
Wastefulness is never justitiahU-
and it should be scrupulously
avoided now.
There is no reason why people
' ■•' ' ■• • .-o alnuK as usual in
1 .n of their normal
. :.; ( ssic Maiuil'at t lit cr s'
\ss,.iiation.
SAN FRANCISCO
..I ■ M.IHK trade Good.
Ked
1 ii.i..i ^, III. i.l Cov
with the Red <
i|uested to use
• I and I
are of
thf M^rk of thr
ment Committee as
National Conference.
RED CROSS APPEALS
1 lie attiiiiioii ill ilu iiK iiilicrship is
called to the fact that numerous un-
authorized appeals are bein^ made in
a variety of forms to obtain money for
the Red Cross. Before buyiuK tickets
or donalinfc be assure<l that the appeal
ha* been sanctioned and permission
'< San l*"rancisco Chapter of
Cross The Charities
• -s co-iiperatinK
you arc rc-
ities Kndorse-
ment Bureau, Kearny 112, before contri-
butinif. ^ ^
NOTICE TO SOLICITORS
A supply «>l tills toriii Is tarried for
>our benefit
SOLICITORS APPLICATION
BLANK
\'.ry useful in connection with the
alxive
LIST OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZ-
ATIONS ENDORSED
\ sa:\ »ciii'l( in the distribution of
your benevolent funds.
! industry -Very active.
* ••lirclions — I- air
SEATTLE
Uhide*ale and jobbinu trade — Normal
Rrrnil tr.i«lr Improved
■ I industry— 'Active
SPOKANE
Whnleiuile and ioMmiik- trade— Normal
'' ' ' : M-rvatixe
1 imlustry — .Xcllvc.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING PLAN
The Chamber has .1 Calif-
.•riii.i Senators and ' nieii ad-
the daylifiht sa^iiiM plan For
lit of any member who is not
th.<M>ut{lily familiar with the plan. Mr.
\\ . W Campbell, director of the l.ick
( Ibservatory at Mount Hamilton has
written the follc»winK
"The plan wciuld Ret everybody up
an hour earlier in the Iouk days of
summer sunshine and to betl an hour
earlier, thus addiiiK an h<iur of sunshine
to everybody's day An hour of na-
tural sunlight would be substituted for
an hour of artificial lijiht It has been
the experience of Kuropean countries
that the simple advancing of clocks one
hour in the spriuK and scttiiiK back of ^
clocks one hour in thr fall introduces %
no appreciable confusirm."
«• Mm
GROCERY LIQUOR ORDINANCE
In response to many in<|uirirs from
the retail Rrocery tra<le the Chamber
has obtained from the Police Commis-
sion its determination as to llie manner
in which the recently enacted ordinance,
reKulating the sale of bottled ti<|uors at
retail, shall be construed and enforced.
In brief the ordinance provides as
follows:
"No person shall sell, serve, deliver
or K've away, any spirituous, vinous, malt
or fermente<l li<|iiors between the hours
(»l 7 V. M. and 6 A M . nor between
the Imiirs of V V. M Saturday an«l 6
.■\.M of the following Mon«lay. Saloons
are exempted an«l also «lruK stores sell-
ing on a doct<»r's prescription for me-
dicinal purposes. All other houses
handling bottled liquors at retail must
close their places of business during
the hours named."
The police Commission has decided to
construe the or<linancc exactly as it is
written and enforce it to the letter.
INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION
\ tuiinbtr of commercial orj^aniza-
li )ns have lately received reijuests re-
vartling local industries — sometimes it
i- said that as a result of the informa-
M..I1 re<|uired, that new indiistrirs may
1,1 tibtained. It is believed that some
of these imjuiries arc not bona fide but C
are made for undisclosed purposes ^
which may be detrimental to the Na-
tional interest. It is suKgesled that
under these circumstances such in(|uiries
be referred to the Industrial Depart-
imcni of the Chamber.
San Francuco Chamber of Commerce Activitiei
137
Business for You
Arizona Kgyplian CoUoii Co. Phoe-
nix. Ariz., wish to get in touch with
rctincrs of cotton seed oil.
Mrs Jennie M. Johnson. Box 25. Uun-
nison. Colo., is seekinR a market for
larKt silver «leposit>.
McGraw .Manufacturing Co.. Mcuraw.
N. Y.. desire-, to Ket in communication
with manufacturers agents handliuK c«)r-
set Iace». shoe laces, braids and tapes
Con>na Typewriter Co of California.
Inc. 546 Market Street. New location
moviuK from Powell Street to Flood
HuildiuK ., , r-
(ieneral RoofiuK Manufacturmn Co.
Richmond. California Arc chanKin«
name to Certainteed Products Corpora-
John D. Hoflf Asbestos Co.. Monad-
nock Buildinj?. Have leased maRUCsite
mine at Vallecitor. San Hcnito County,
and will build two furnaces for its
reduction.
Illinois Pure .Muminuni Co.. 595
Market Street. (Lemont. III.) Maker of
"1892." , ,
Marks Bros.. 827 Market Street. 2nd
Floor. EnlarKiuK sl<>rc takinj? 2nd floor
in Commercial BuiKlinj?
Mutual Film Corporati >n. 177 (iobkn
Ciate .\venue. New buiMinR occupied
by them exclusively Now in Moved
from 162 Turk Street.
Woolknit Mills. 12lW 1st National
Bank BuildinR. T I- Boone. General
ManaKer, \Vm. Wi^htnian. Secretary
Woolen Mills at Kureka to be re-optne«l
after 10 years. Local office here.
Blankets.
R. J. CoIIive, Nemah. Pacific County.
Wash., is seekiuR a market for moss
such as is used by florists
J. Tawara. P. O. Box 2n.V Penryn.
Cal.. is in the market for aniline <lyes.
cotton and woolen yarn, and glassware.
G. G Gerber, 658 Flanders Street.
Portland. Ore. is in the market for
olive oil. wholesale.
A. J Fiala. R F D. No. 4. Corvallis.
Ore., is seeking a market for a
(|uantity of Ca<cara bark.
New Committees of the
Chamber
Following is a partial list of New
Committees of the Chamber.
The remaining Committees
will be published next week.
SCHOOL SURVEY COMMITTEE
tir.i. C" I'.o.irdnian ( (.'liairniaii i. Board-
man Bros & Co. 28 .\l<.iu« -nury . B
I" ScliKsiuKer. The l"nip<>riiiin. Market
near rUurth: Joseph Sloss. Butler &
Brittain. 53 Main: C. W. Pike. Chas.
W Pike Co. 12 Battery: Win. H.
l-rench. Juds«>n Manfacturing Co.. 819
Folsom: W. N .Moore. Walton N. Moore
Dry Goods Co.. Market and Front; F.
J. Kostcr. California Barrel Co.. 22nd
and Illinois: Robert .Niwtun 1 ynch
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
COMMITTEE
B. I". ScliliMi)K<r (Ciuiirinanl. the
Fmporium: J. W. Mason, Western Pipe
& Steel Co. 444 Market: F. J. Koster.
22nd and Illinois: M. H. Bobbins. Union Bush
Ice Co.. 354 Pine: Frank II. .Abbott.
Jr., F. II. .\bb..tt Co., 545 Mission:
Clarkson Dye. 653 Kearny: .Mfred Ron-
covieri, Superintendent of Schools. City
Hall: .Mien G. Wright. Mills Building.
^ 1^
BANKING AND CURRENCY
COMMITTEE
James J. I"agan ( Cliairnian ). V. 1'
Crocker National Bank, Montgomery
and Market: .\llen I.. Chirkering, Chick-
ering & Gregory. Merchants ICxchangc
Building: Benj. H. Dibblee. .Manager F
H. Rollins & Sons. First Nati<.nal Bank
Building: James K. Lynch. V. P. First
National Bank, Post and Montgomery:
C K Mcintosh. Bank of California,
400 California: C. O. G. Miller. V. P.
Savings Union Bank and Trust Co
519 California: F W. Van Sicklen.
Dodge. Sweeney & Co.. 40 Spear: W.
T. Smith. Pacific Hardware an<I Steel
Company. 7th and Townxind
i.;..nury and .Markit; 1 H (iiniball.
tiimbail Brothers, 325 Pacific; H. T.
I. lines. \'ice-Pres. ami (ien. Mgr. Bass-
Ihieter Paint Co.. 816 Mission: Philip
S Baker. Baker Si Hamilton, 4th and
Urannan; W T. Smith, Pacilic llard-
\\are & .Steel C(» , 7th ami Townsend;
I I Clayburgh, Clayburgh RTos.. 25
<>me: Jidiii T. (iilmartin, H. S.
ker & Co.. 565 .Market; Constant
.\Uise, .Meese & Gottfried Co . Wj2 Mis-
sion: Samuel Breyer, Gerson & Breycr,
F. V. Sauntlers. Interna-
Co., 150 Post: Chas.
M J. Brandenstein & Co..
.s(» .Sansoine:
tional Silver
Brandenstein.
f/)5 Third.
WHAT WE DO EVERY DAY
Chamber ot Commerce.
Industrial Dept.,
San F'Vancisco.
Gentlemen:
Received your card June 21st tor
which we extend our many thanks,
an«l if after .\ugust 1st when we
expect to be in operation you will
send one of your men to »iur
oflfice we will be more than gla<l
to sign an application blank to
me members of the San I'ran-
1 . Chamber of Commerce. I
never realized the good work that
they were doing for San Fran-
' i^ '• until I was in the market to
1 .iTi- our plant somewhere on
-Sail Francisco Bay. but now I
realize the importance of the
Chamber of Commerce and their
work.
Yours verv truly.
JEWFLL STKFL &
MAI.LFABI.K CO. OF CAL
Per .\. Haase,
Vice-President
MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(iiii John .\ Kostcr ( tliainnan i. Cal.
Barrel Co., 22nd and Illinois; I'rank B.
.\nderson. Bank of California: .Mien G.
Wright. Wright & Wright & Stetson.
1018 Mills Building; (Jeorge Filmer.
I'ilnier Bros l-"l«ctrotype Co. 330 Jack-
son; James I.aiiagan, 'Ihomas Beeily &
l.anagan. 310 Sansome; .\bbot .\. Hanks,
f)3<l Sacramento: (leo. W. Bauer, V. P.
Bauer-Schweitzer Hop & Malt Co., 660
Sacramento; II. T. Powell. Stanclard
Oil Co.. Standard Oil Building. 2(X(
WHOLESALE TRADE EXTENSION
COMMITTEE
I" Dohrmann, Jr. (Chairman). Nathan
Dohrmann Co.. Geary
Geo. R. Weeks. William
25 Battery: Fmil Jndell. H. L. Jndill
& Co. 225 Front: .Mbert Hirschfeld.
Levi Strauss ft Co.. Pine and Battery:
Samuel Dinkelspiel. 1. Dinkelspiel &
Co, 24 Battery: F. W. Stadtmuller.
Wellman, Peck & Co.. 311 East: A. S
Mangrum, Mangrum & Otter. 561 Mis-
sion; W. !•". Davis ( Vice-Chairman), W.
Davis & Sf.ns, 2040 Howard: J. C.
Berentlsen. Hinz & Landt. Inc., 883
Market: T. .\. Hays, I'nion Oil Co of
Cal. Mills Building: R.
ParafTine Paint Co., 40
Maxwell, Blake. Moflfitt ft Towne. 41
First: T. .\. Graham. .\sst. Frt. Traf.
.Mgr. Southern Pacific Co, Floo<l Build
ing: J. T Hendricks. Frt. Traf. Mgr
Western Pacific Ry. Co.. Mills Building
F A. Bell. Asst. Gen Frt
s.n Topeka ft Santa Fe,
BuiMing: U' C Kieler. Wells l"argo &
Co. 2nd an<l Mission: Iv W Wolfe.
Bank of California, 400 California: Benj.
D Dran. CrtKker National Bank, .Mont-
FLOOR COMMITTEE
R Vcdiner (Cliairnian). \'oInier &
Perry, 702 .Merchants Exchange Build-
ing: F. T. Kruse. 24 California; L. .X.
Kelley. Kelley ft Henry, .Merchants
Exchange Building; .Max I. Koshland,
.Mills Building: R. T Rolph, Alexander
it I'.aMwin. Ltd. 310 Sansome; B. Sin-
slii-inur. Siiisluinur &• Co.. 149 California
HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE (Special)
.\dolph .Mack ( Chairman i. Impirial
Oil Co.. .Mills Building: .\. P Gianiiini.
Bank of Italy. Montgomery and Clay:
R. E. Miller. Owl Drug Com|)any. 611
Mission: Dr. James B. Bullitt, .Merchants
Exchange Building
INDUSTRIAL PROGRAM
COMMITTEE
I" I. Koster (Chairman). California
Barrel Co. 22nd ami Illinois: R. I.
Bentley. California Packing Corp., 120
Market: Geo. .M Rtdph, California &
Hawaiian Sugar Ref. Co.. 2.V) California;
W. M. .Mexancler. .Mexander & Bald-
win. Lt<l.. 310 Sansome: Robert Newton
and .Stockton: Ly'ich: J- I^- Grant. 114 Sansome: J<din
Marvin & Co. A. McGregor. Union Iron Works. 26f)
California: Constant .Meese. Mees- &
Gottfried Co., 662 Mission; B. F .Schlc?-
inger. The Fmporium; .Adolph Mack.
Imperial Oil Co., Mills Building: Henrv
R. Young. California Steve<lore ft Bal-
last Co. 210 California: C F. Michaels,
l.angley & Michaels Co. 50 First: Dan
(i. \\>lkmann, .\ Schilling & Co.. 2nd
and Folsom; Thos. .\ Graham. A. F.
T. M . S. P. Co.. 708 Floo<I Building: M.
H Fsberg. M. A Gunst & Co, Calif-
S Shainwalil. ornia and I'ront: Walton N. Moore
First- W B. NN'alton N. Moore Dry Goods Co.. Front
and Market: Geo. C. Ilolberton. Pacific
Gas ft Electric Co.. 445 Sutter: Eli II.
Wiel. Buckingham & Hecht. 657 Mis-
sion: W. H. George. Henry C iwell
Lime ft Cement Co. 2 Market: Janus
\gt \tchi- Tyson. Charles Nelson Co.. 230 Calit-
Monadnock ornia: L. M Voorsanger Magm:s Jt
Lauer. 139 Fremont: W. H. Irench. 81/
Folsom; O. H. Fischer, Merchants Ex-
change Buihiing; S. E Davis. Pine &
Battery; E. J Fowler. 18th and Harrison.
138
ban i'ranci*«.o Lii<tiuL>ti ui C.oiiiiitfri.r Activitic*
The Industrial Advance of San Francisco
Ghirardelli's New Building at North Beach
EXHIBIT NUMBER THREE
This Plant Turns Out 700,000 Pounds of Chocolate Per Month
Entire Product is
Used by the West
Enlargment Halted by Inability to
Get Machinery from Elastern
Manufacturers
Onr <>( the n)<>»t at'ir.t> tivc
lacir 1.0
exterior ot the
f.i • -•.
.I'trr the rr.v.il
The
and in»'
thtrc is thi-
-V and the
. A '. a ■ 1 1 K •
I 1 .
The air
"Vrl«<l liU<i <• .
■: to be hulled
11 sui'xiih revolving imii
M the mills heavy liKht
IIS flow by tiraLvhy fr-.ni
ron to caldron The whole pfi
~ a week during which lime the i
1 eight hundred cows daily i> a-'
. . ther with hundreds of pounds
-.:^-.ir. The result i*. a( the present liinr
;li< plant is turning out "(•O.WX^ poun<lN
' ' -nods per month aiv' ■ •' '
r if it were pos-
(■•■■> to obtain the lu.
machinery.
\f flir M'ti. flir II. « fifln, 1 li-.iildinir
suuthraot curlier i>l licich ami i
<trrrts, also a building containin.
kfc and dwelling for the chief
r and watchman on I.arkin Si-
ii« ar Beach.
The greatly increased husinrts of the
'.c the erection of the new
/ an absolute necessity
<'l lirc-prxot coiisiriu tioii. with
rcic floors, and brick cxteri<ir with
.<Ma colta trimmings. The mam floor
is hnished in natural oak wixxlwork and
is ilivided into three private ofTices, a
i'le ro«>ni and a large general ofTicc.
latest building completes a scdid
of buildings <if similar exterior
^11 in the block bounded by North
I'c'int, Larkiii, Iteach and F'.'lk Streets
The busy season of the plant is in
'<r when the demand for chocolate
s the strongest. Most of the choc-
oi.iu manufacture<l in the San I'ran-
, cisco plant is not given a chance to
travel farther than the west because
>f the demand on the coast.
Tlie cocoa bean, from which chocolate
cocoa are made, is a native of
ii .America It is cultivated on
ations in Mexico, Honduras, Guatc-
. Hra7il. Peru, Kcuador, Venezuela.
jtiuiana an«l in the West Indies. .\*vay
from .America in has been introduced
on a large scale in West Africa, Ceylon
ami ilir Dutch I'ast Iiulirs.
■<f «imtt«»>— »»«-
k«>
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
T^Af Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
i:\ i:kv rill ksdv^ — m\.\ .-iin. mm?
Vol. 4
V^o. 27
ADJUSTING THE GOVERNMENTS WAR PURCHASING MACHINERY
Businessmen to be brought into closer touch with problems of
National Council of Defense
NEW SERIES OF BULLETINS NOW ON FILE
How Government specificitions arc
heioK chanKcd to meet practical war
conditions; how sources of supplies are
being surveyed and developed to satisfy
a demand heretofore unheard of; and
how conclusions are bein^ reached as
to fair and rrasonalile prices: are ques-
tions gone into in the first of a new
series of war bulletins issued by the
Chamber of Commerce of the Onitnl
States, copies of which are on file in
the offices of the San I-Vancisco Cham-
ber of Commerce.
They are to be prepared under the
direction of \Va«ldill Catchings. of New
York, just appointed an assistant to
the director of the Council of National
Defense. Mr. Catchings is also the
chairman of a new committee of the
Chamber of Commerce of the Unite«l
Slates to ci»-operate with the Council
The series will l»e issued through the
National Chamber for ihc purpose f»f
placing before business men authorative
statements regarding government ac-
tivities in procuring materials and sup-
plies for the war.
It^ is made clear in the first bulletin
received in San Francisco that the
Council cont'incs itself to investigating,
reporting, making recommendations ami
bringing g >vernment officials in con-
with business men. The fact is
phasized that it docs not make jmr-
chases, issue orders, or have any part
in carrying them out. It has not »' ■
power to do this by law and docs
do it in fact. Notwithstanding all \.i
opinion to the contrary, the buying is
still done by the War and Navy De-
partments through the several bureaus.
I .Mthmigli constantly cfmfuscd with the
I .Advisory Commission, the Council is
! made up of only the Secretaries of
I War, Navy, Interior. .Agriculture, Com-
imerce and Labor. Kach member of the
1 .Advisory Commis.sion is particularly ac-
tive in some field.
The fact is brought out that for
months there have been actively at work
in Washington the most competent men
in each indiivtry who, without compen-
sation, have been doing their utmost to
utilize our vast resources and industries
in the prosecution of war. This close
relationship with disinterested business
men acting in a high spirit of patriotism
has enabled the government to make
purchases in mo-t cases below prices
prevailing in the market, and in many
cases at cost |>lu«» no more than a
normal profit.
I Effective work has been accomplished,
in adapting iieace time government speci-
i fications to immediate needs. For ex-
atnple the glove specifications called for
a seamless glove, of which not more
than 500.0(¥) could be ma«le by all the
equipment in the United States in a
year The men in the trade readily
pointed out how on changing the <!>•
fications. an equally satisfactory \i.\-
■ '!'l be manufactured by e.\i!.ini>4
: inent in quantities to meet the re-
: ' inents of million.s of men.
.At a conference between army en-
•■■• -Ts and fifteen chief engineers rep-
ting the principal truck manufac-
rs of the United States a •.i.n.l .r.l
specification was adopted for t'
j war service and a definite 1).
'made in standardizing the military truck.
-Many of the specifications such as
those for projectiles stated the charac-
teristics of the finishc-d article, but did
not specify the matrri.il from which such
article should be made. New specifica-
tions have now been prepared covering
, all points which should l)e covered for
I the eflfective control and guidance of the
manufacturer in producing what the gov-
I crnment wants.
Speaking of the work of the Aircraft
Production Board, which is under the
I Council of National Defense and which
has arranged for the production of 3.50()
airplanes this year and for the train-
ing of 6.()0() aviators, the bulletin says.
"This has been accomplished by de-
veloping sources of manufacture in those
lines of business best fitted by ecjuip-
ment and experience to undertake the
^production of airplanes and by securing
the active assistance of six military
I engineering univer»ities in the training
of aviators. This latter has involved
I the sending of professors to take in-
struction at Toronto. Canada, so that
proper instruction might be given in the
i training of our aviators."
.An example of how the Council of
V.ii,,nal Defense committees have as-
! the government is said to be
i-Iied by the work of the Emergency
Construction Committee in connection
j with the erection of 55 millions of dol-
I lars worth of cantonments. There arc
I to be sixteen of these great camps and
the War Department desires to let the
[contract for the cantonments to the
.-.,,, tractors best fitted to unclertake such
The Kmergeiuy Construction
niittec has recommended such con-
tractors, having determined them by in-
140
San FrancUco Ouunber of Commerce Activities
San Francisco Once More Tremendous Amount of Aid that Should be
Makes Good Her Slogan Material for Cantonments Rendered to Dependents £
City Has Milit«ry OrK«nixAtion That
U Purely Hrrt. Krcruit*
Are Needed
COAST ARTILLFRY MIIITIA
STATIONED HKRE WANTS
FORTY MKN TO COM-
PLtTt ORGANIZATION
It) t^icM- .!.i\ % "f ".If. wlicii S.wi I''r.»n-
The work o(
u> It. .
in the
• rr tar
San i
to c^ll
Thr
itary organ-
Ner>U(
It i* n«crssary Imwcvcr to
out 40 more men for thi* or-
to brinn the 10 C"
full war slrcnRth of
' r San I
•>he knc)
'he i-; ■ w. ..•
make a r lit all to do
"sr lit i- that record.
ot the San Irancisco Chamber
r^r arc urjjed to aid in secur-
• ' men for the California
V Militia stationed at San
the
the
Itistitjitc ol
■ers of rail-
engaKcd in
tti
Naf.
of the '
said not
■ 't vur people in various
that r>'''•f^^^ry supplies and
^m11 b« ' for the kov-
As an : >n of what
reqatre the least amount
eflForts of the Council of
rt«»» M «^own hv th*" work
Plumbing Calls for 1.600.000
Feet of Pipe
• •
20,800,000 FFET OF WIRE TO
BE INSTALLED
1^ Ml
Thr fnllowinR fiKures Riven out by the j
;irlment indicate the trenien-
int of materials that will be
lie construction of the Army
■ ts:
"■■-1^ • '> • :<ntonment •»
barrels
.-" ■! sail'!. 1"
yards ol broken stone or
I. over 2.500 kens of nails.
! feet of board*. 7.«WMX)(J buaia
,.f <|imen«ion «tuff, 177,000 feet of
in the N'orllicrn and >
I . iilliiw for climatic a«Ja,
slates will require more
-iven above.
KsiiiiiaU'ii ol the total requirements of
|r<-tri<-a! rcpiipmrnt for the sixteen
to 20.800.000 feet
<I0 feet of lamp
- ' !>out tin-
■O cleat
:.:S. 27.MOO
1 plug cut-outs;
• ■',<MIO p.nirs of un-
^■ia/cd porcelain tubes; about 7,000,000
!'[ to 2'4 inch wood screws: 9.600
■ Is of friction tape. 4,000 pounds of
r; and other items on a similar
-caie.
In order to extinguish fires in these
' *^ ^"i ' -■ ' -tinguish-
water
will be
>n hand.
The plumbing calls for about 1.600.000
feet of pipe. 40.000 closets and tanks:
30.000 shower bath heads, and tremend-
ous quantities of pipe fittings, sinks,
boilers, etc.
nirtit'^ r(c|uirt tncnts .ind many of those
' ' -;• I -s. but the statistics which this
; : (• has been able to compile on
■ iiK liaiul on requirements, and on the
other hand on probable supplies, in-
dicate I hat the widespread anxiety which
has existed throughout the country over
a shortage of coal is possibly un-
justified.
.An entirely different phase of the
Council's work is indicated by the Med-
ical Section which has had the efTeclivc
co-operalion of medical societies thru-
out the United States in the preparation
list of doctors available for the
al officers reserve, and in the se-
. . .;)K of properly qualified men for
service in the army and navy as medical
officers. This board is in touch with
the latest information on medical and
^•treiral activities in the European W.ir
is also in touch with the principal
'.Ttories and research organizations
■ that the government
at all times the latest
II >><i<i ii medical matters.
U. S. Ch«mbcr of Commerce
Conducts Survey
• •^
SUGGESTION THAT GOVERN-
MENT DESIGNATE OFFICIAL
ORGANIZATION
» •
At the rcqucitt of Secretary of War
Haker, The United States Chamber of
(■ ■ - conducted an exhaustive
I to the amount of aid that
... i.iuiered to dependent fam-
■ f soldiers in the service of the
inment. The investii^tiun has
ecu nation wide and was prompted by
he hundreds of inquiries from busi-
ness men received by the Secretary of
War
posed of twelve
men of the
...... , ..., • ^•-).'".Mcd its
t to the N.ir : to be
' tiled to the iiicil of
Defense by Secretary Hakcr.
.An epitome of the National Chamber
report has been received by the San
l-'r.Tncisco Chamber of Commerce. The
re))ort is based upon investigations in
Can.'tda, Cirent Britain and a canvass
of the situation in the United States
.md the following recommendations are
made to the National Council of
Defense: ^
1. That this problem be treated as ^
a National Obligation to the extent
that the government enact legislation
providing for reasonable separation al-
lowances to be paid to the dependents
of the enlisted personnel of the army
and navy, basing such allowances on
the number of dependents in each
family.
2. That the government officially
designate some National organization
to raise a general fund by voluntary
public subscription and distribute the
fund so raised for the alleviation of
conditions not adequately met by Na-
tional or State allowances: this organ-
ization to operate in conjunction with
representatives of local organizations.
.1. That, pending action by the Fed-
eral government in the matter and the
publication of details of the ultimate
plan, employers throughout the country
should make only temporary commit-
ments to the dependents of their em-
«>loyee8 who enlist, in accordance with
the suggestion of the Secretary of
War.
LINCOLN HIGHWAY SIGNS
The .State Automobile Association of
California has undertaken to perform
the work of placing signs along the
Lincoln Highway, in this State and
through" Nevada to Salt Lake City. ^
The Board of Directors of the Cham- V-
her. upon the recommendation of the
Highway Committee has voted to make
a sfiecial appropriation in the sum of
$250 to be used by the Association for
this purpose. It is urged that the mem-
bers of the Chamber contribute from
one dollar up toward the same end.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
HI
Among the Members
Mr. D. E. Harris, Vice-President ami
General Sates Manager of the I'acilic
States Electric Company is spi-nding
two weeks in Portland and Seattle,
looking after business interests. This
Company maintains offices and stocks in
Portland and Seattle. Mr. H. R Noack.
Sales Engineer of the same Company
has just left for a trip through Wash-
ington and Oregon.
The Vermont Maple Syrup Company
has opened offices at 257 California St.
The Engineering Products Conipany
has taken an office at 251 Kialto Uldg.
The Meyers Safety Switch Company,
manufacturers of electric switches, have
opened an office at 1236 Mission St.
The Kcnney Reversible Hydraulic
Manufacturers, 544 Pacific Bldg., arc
handling a patent stump puller and
lifter. They have recently moved here
from Portland.
The Kelling-Karrel Co, has opened
a nut-shelling plant at 439 Second St.
Knox Engineering Co., 521-523 Bran-
nan St., has opened a new plant for
the manufacture of gasoline engines.
The National Kitchen Products Com-
pany has opened at 589 Howard St.,
for the manufacture of buttcr-mi.xcrs and
egg-beaters.
Joseph Moran, 153 Kearny St. i^
manufacturing a phonograph under the
name of the Ramona Phonograph Com-
pany.
The Western Dye-stuffs and Chemical
Company, 532 Commercial St., is a new
company which has entered the field
to manufacture dyes, antiseptics and
essential oils.
The Keuffel & Esscr Company of
California are to move to a new build-
ing at Stevenson and Second Sts. about
August 1st.
S. L. Samter & Sons, wholesale fur-
nishing goods will move about July 15th
to 114 Battery St.
The Martin Camm Co., Drumm and
Sacramento Streets, wholesale grocers,
and dealers in dairy products are to
occupy the new building erected for
them at 132 Sacramento Street, about
September 1st.
Hall, Clopstock & Co., grain brokers,
have just opened an office in the In-
surance Exchange Building. A. S.
McLain is manager.
Emerich & Duncan, dealers in paints
and oils, have moved to 21 F'remont
Street, to occupy larger quarters.
The California Barrel Company have
just opened a down-town office at 623
Insurance Exchange Building.
The Engineering Pro<lucts Company,
of which W. B. Forbes is manager, has
opened offices at 271 Riallo Building.
A new company, the i'hiladelphia
Quartz Company of California, has en-
gaged in the manufacture of silicate
soda. Their San Francisco office is at
624 California Street.
What A $200,000,000 New Members Since
Annual Fire Loss Means Last Publication
Is One-Half
of all Gold
Borders
Within
LOSSES DURING MAY WERE
UNUSUALLY HEAVY
I isa Ha
I Though an enemy army may never
land on «nir shores, there is a jujwerful
enenjy already here who ainuially in-
flicts upon us (lantagcs totaling $JOU,OUU,-
000. That enemy is I'IRE.
N'iles Scarls. general fire inspector for
the Southern Pacil'ic explains just what
that $2tX).000.000 annual fire loss means.
The money represents:
Total amount paid out in dividends
by all the railroads in the country.
Oiu-lialf of all tile gold and silver
mined within the borders of the United
States.
If all the buildings destroyed during
any one year were erected on the two
sides of a single street, they would
stretch out along that street for a
thousand miles.
To accomplish this annual destruction,
fire starting at one end of this street
would have to burn at the rate of three
miles a day for every day in the year.
Going through such a burned street at
every 1,000 feet one would pass the
ruins of a building from which an in-
jured person was being removed, and
every three quarters of a mile would
be the ruin of a building in which a
life was lost.
During the year 1907 the fire loss of
the United States was one-half the cost
of all the new buildings erected.
The losses by fire in the United States
and Canada during tiie month of May
were again exceptionally heavy. The
figures compiled from the records of the
Journal of Commerce show a total for
the month of $24,968,800. This is about
$9,000,000 more than the same month
last year, when the losses reached the
.sum of $15,973,500, and over $13,500.(XX)
in excess of the record of May. 1915,
which reached $11,388,450. The losses
for the first five months of 1917 reach
the unusually large aggregate of $129.-
108,455. as compared uitli $113,528,920
for the same months in \9\()
Ford, Harry, Broker and Manufacturer's
Agent, 503 New Call Bldg.
Garrett, Wm. T.. Oil Producer, 407
.Aharon Bldg.
Innes, Murray, Mining. 217 Kohl Bldg
Kane, A. J.. Detective .Agency, 311 Cal-
ifornia .St.
Kelling Karel C9., The, Importers of
Nuts, 439 Second St.
Leach hrawley Motor Co.. Automobile
Distributors. 999 Geary St.
Manufacturers Service Bureau, Automo-
bile Distributors, 612 Van Ness Ave.
Mourfield, M. L.. Mfrs. Special, 2.4 Cal-
ifornia St.
Olsen, O. E., Lithovraph Co., Litho-
graphers, 330 Jackson St.
Pacific Manufacturing Co., Lumber and
Mill, Santa Clara Co.
Paganini, Bricca Co, Wholesale Cigars,
513 Sansomc St.
Rude. A. M., Woolen Co., Wholesale
Cloth, 77 O'FarrcIl St.
Weinberg, Chas.. Wholesale Jeweler,
640 Phelan Bldg.
Williams-Mc Daniel Co., Grain and Mill
Feed, 516 Merchant's Exchange.
OPPORTUNITY FOR REPRESEN-
TATION IN FEDERATED
MALAY STATES AND
EAST INDIES
Mr. Thomas Fox, Commission and
General Agent in the I'ederated Malay
States is visiting the United States with
a view to securing the Agency for
manufacturers and exporters of auto-
mobiles, electric light fittings, light
wines, grape juice and fruit extracts,
newsprint paper and old newspapers,
type, boots and shoes, wire nails, gents
furnishings, enamel and hollow ware,
china and glassware, hardware, brushes,
galvanized iron utensils and sheet iron,
soap stock (caustic soda and soda ash)
mining, sugar mill and rubber mach-
inery, locks, etc. Ripe olives, acetylene
lamps, canned milk, carbon paper,
pencils, etc. Mr. l-'ox is stopping at the
.Stewart Hotel for ten days and the
I'oreign Trade Department suggests that
those interested communicate with him
• lircct. Mr. Fox will gladly furnish
proper credentials.
CHROME-IRON-ORE DEMAND
riie enormous (kiiiand lor chrome-
iron-ore and black o.xiilc of manganese
means the expenditure of large sums of
money in California for these ores,
according to Harry Stein, of Stein &
American Cone .Manufacturing Co.. '
1252 Mission St. Has moved from 50 j
Shotwcll St. Baking and Ice Cream I
Cone Shells.
.American Forwarding Co., 13th and
.Mission Sts. Has moved from 190
Otis St. I
.Anchor Packing Co., 149 Clay St.
Has moved from 131-135 Clay St. L.
F. Fox, President. Veal, Pork, etc.
IL Crumme>, Inc., Hearst Building
New firm in San Irancisco. Contractor Co., Monadnock Bldg., Mr. Stein, who
—formerly with Ransome-Crummey of is acting for the F. \V. Johnstone En-
Oakland. Igineering Co., states they have con-
Isho Pacific Co., 5 F'irst St. (Bradford traded to furnish 6f).000 tons of chrome
Leavitt). New firm. Agent for rcfrigcr- iron ore and 190.000 tons of mangan-
ator unit. esc to eastern steel makers. He says
Ne\v York Shirt Laundry, 75 Bernard the chrome will all come from this
St. New firm. State and Nevada, as will some of the
S. -A. Schwartz, 717 .Market St. Whole- manganese. As most of the mineral
sale Furs. New Firm. , properties are not on the railroad, it
Western Screw & Lock Nut Co., 1401 means that an enormous sum of money
Folsom St. Office and Works. New will be expended in trucking from the
hrm. mine.
142
San Francisco Chambrr of
Activitiet
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
ACTIVITIES
[-' in c f e
Sab«c-
SAN
or
\1. r
4<o Lalitorma M. >ai> l'ranci»co
For What You Want to Know
Call Kearny 112
The Activities is the official organ of
the San Frsnc'-" C'»i-Tvfi..r r.j Com-
merce, therefor r Uie
it as such. C be re-
ceived until Tuesday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
"^SST
SEND YOUR OLD DIRECTORY
TO US
The Chamber has the largest
collection of out-of-the-city direc-
tories in the United States. This
IS ' ' ' •> co-operation of
thr sent in their old
ducv .,....;•; in turn are sent
to diHerent cities who send their
directories to the Chamber. The
new 1917 directory for San Fran-
cisco is now in your office. Send
the 1916 directory to the Chamber
to that we may keep up the li-
brary. Or better still, call up the
Chamber and we will send for it.
YOU CAN
HELP WIN
THE WAR
By Conserving Transportation
Facilities
TRANSPORTATION
is the Life Blood of the Nation.
Make One freight car do the work
of Two
1. Load and Unload Cars
Promptly.
2. Load and Buy Full Capacity
Car Loads.
3. Order Only Enough Cars to
Take Care of Your Needs.
THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL
TRAFFIC LEAGUE
G. M. Freer. President
O. F. Bell. Secretary-Treasurer.
Municipal Organ Recitals. Exposition
Auditorium. Civic Center. San Fran-
cisco, every Sunday at 3 P. M. Edwin
H. Lemare. Organist. Admission 10
cents — and its worth ten times that
much.
The Spirit Necessary
for Success
■ \ l»c »pcnt by
f MinrT-T in the
.itiii ftoUKltt or I
>n of this uill c- iii
I
< patriotic standpoint thr Na-
' • ■■• "Itictinn av' *^-"
\ hrart
:. ..I ih,
(.nasi it 1
th.it we c.t:
I' >til unilkic <x|>iui(itliuii.
I. n; n«>w San l-"ran<-i«oo. r<i i<i r\<
other
is pa^
1 I-
i: M
Iniiiiu- a Miiiliuii siiiilirr>. i he 'Strcaiii
liiu-s" ot trade arc uiidrrgoing a daily
'i; K-<. Capital and labor are adjustinK i
^clvrs tu new cmidiliuns and un- !
' 1 ' ' ' ition, both
;ail to the]
. -^; i^ .-^'..K i---. '.._ Tl,.-
dard of tnanufacturing is luiiiK •■
ami the great centers of pro'l
such as San Francisco and all oi the
ciiic« of the Bay District must meet
t!n-e changed conditions.
S.iii Francisco is the hub and focal
(■••mt of the most fcrt!
I iiiud States. The r«
ilu- iity and state arc ^m. n .i> »iii ix
Miiiltiplicd in the general upheaval that
is ti> come. It may become our duty
t<- Mipply food for a large part of the
I lilted States. This is freely predicted
by some of the nation's leaders.
San Francisct* has already done much
to help the Government secure rush
orders. It is onlv recently that the aid
of the Ch.T '
by the I>
nienl at li., . .. ,^> ,.; v
at once of a certain manufacturcil
I'it'ty thousanci pieces were n .
The machinery of the Chamber was put
to work. Within a remarkably short
l»eriod of time the goods were delivered
at Fort Mason. This is only one in-
cident of niany that have occurred in
the last sixty days, but it i> indicative
of the co-operation that is required of
tin * it\. Mate and organizations. The
I'r. >.i<i(.iit <•! the United States has de-
clared that the principal business of the
Nation is to win this war. .Ml other
tilings are nothing.
«l« Mil
SUMMER VACATIONS
lor the fMirpo<»e .ii .n-'Hiragiiig sum-
mer \ the South-
*"rn I ; issued for
K-titrr... .ii-M 1..1UI.MI ,1 iM) iKJet in con-
'i<ii«i<l form; descriptions of California
t.-ri- Tlic {...oklrt is a revelation to
ian for it shows him
:<.ty of scenery and
cliiiidtc available within from an ho;:-
to a niifht* run to San Francisco
1...S ^.
M' >n as to names, localities,
for sports and amuse-
be readily found in the
Placement Bureau
il thr luaii <•!
is not lifted in
is 11.. »iuMi we c.i:
nc< have n
lio' i< that W( 1-.-
for L«.k ut kpace. Call u* up li
you nertl help
pusi-
ik'cr of
■ •r ti,i Miients.
lad »ev( ICC in
' ■■■ ' : iiiK ^ l-:xpert
^ of transporta-
.., of taking entire
oi or organizing such depart-
387. High-class sales manager wishes
a position requiring executive ability
Is .American citizen, 39, good person-
ality and has had 12 year sales ex-
perience. Can furnish good references.
388. Position in bank, mercantile or
«hippintr ofTicr by well educated man,
r. etc. Has knowl-
>iid is also used to
ii.iiKiJiiiK mill I list-class references.
389. Eastern man, executive ability,
wide experience in merchandising and
clerical cml of general bn^^incis Col-
' i.ile, seeks c ^ with
111 here. Is > •! new
.111.1 ( oii-ii iictive ideas aim i.miiii.ir also
with export and import business, (iood
credentials and tirst-class references.
390. Well known city man of educa-
tion and experience along lines of
promotion work and comnuinity adver-
tising wishes to make connection with
firm or organization re<|uiring such
services. Can write strfjiig pulling copy
:id make own lay-i>uts if necessary.
II advertising managership with whole-
ilc commercial firm would be con-
.'lercd. Prefer to work in San Fran-
cisco. Highest local and other references
391. Man of experience in office and
sales work desires local |>osition. Has
had charge of billing department of
wholesale grocery house, also some ex-
perience as bookkeeper and selling line.
Best of local references as to integrity
and ability.
392. Young man, 25 years old, mar-
ried, wishes to secure position in a
large wholesale house as assistant to
bookkeeper and cashier. Has had ten
years business experience; possesses
originality and energy. Salary of sec-
ondary importance to good connection.
393. .'\ young man with an estab-
lished and prolitnble business wants to
got into communication with manufac-
turer who would be interested in using
' \p( ricnce in the promotion of sales and
:\ executive ability. Immediate
ntation not essential as the in-
business is ample. Existing
!■ in be operated in connection
\Miii in.iiiiiiacturing. Applicant is will-
ing to take compensation from the ex-
cess profits he may rr,-;,u-
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
143
Transportation
Department
The
lucrce
dcci>ion of the Interstate Com-
Comniission in the 15% advance
cases denies the existence of any emer-
gency such as was claimed by the car-
riers to exist and declines to permit
the I5'/f hori/uiital advances on intcr-
-tale froiKht t<> «<> into iffcct anywhere
III the United States It is a niathe-
iiiatical truth that a 15% horizontal ad-
vance will create a l5'/'c advance in the
difference or differential existing be-
tween any two rate
origin to a common market po
so if these ISl'r horizontal atlvances
had been granted it would have dis-
turbed millions of differentials in the
United States upon the basis of which
anufacturc arc carried
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc intcrc»tcd write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commercr giving number.
Marine Department
The Schooners Lity of Panamn and
Winthrop which have lately underfionc
irconstruction at this port, were char-
irred last week to carry case oil from
San 1-rancisco to New Zealand ports at
tlic rate of $125 per case. The former was
taken by Hind, Rolph & Co. for dc-
1567 Tokyo t Japan* conmurcial or- livery at Wellington, and the latter by
K'aniza'tion, in the interest of one of its J. J. Moore & Co.. delivery Auckland.
numbers, wishes to communicate with July sailing.
umis that may be interested in the im- Toyo Kisen Kaisha freight Steamer
portation of shoe black, crayon, garden shinyo Maru No. 2 left Kobe on June
and courtyard trees and packing papers j(j,|, coming direct to this port. This
•nttai ex.sung ne- 1568. Venice ( Italy ) commission mer- big freighter has a'/^Y^;^^^ *"";; "^
;• f on, poims of chants, with offices in Genoa, would like «-.'"='' 7^««;,°f;;S ,^' /°"' «" *"
market point, and to communicate with exp<»rters of che.n- c.l.cs and ports bc>ond here.
icals. rosin, greases and tallows, who Steamer Texan arrived iicre last week
might desire representation in Italy. from Honolulu bringing 14.011 tons of
,.. . , X r e sugar, all of which goes to Eastern
1569. Tokyo (Japan) lirm, manuf.ic- „'*r^: "". •, *
turers of coral articles, particularly coral "'^^^^l]^;^,^ \^^^^.;,^ gmith plying between
commerce and manuiacturc arc carrieu ^.a,„cos. would like to communicate
on. jewelry jobbers or manufacturers who
Council for carriers in the similar might be interested in handling above
application now pending before the articles on this market.
California Railroad Commission seem to
be in agreeiiunt upon at least one part
of the situation, and that is that the
California application is a part of the
nation-wide movement and is a seg-
ment of the whole investigation.
1570. Copenhagen (Denmark) party
would like to communicate with manu-
facturers or dealers in casein.
1571. Ponce (Porto Rico) commission
merchants, would like to communicate
The Federal Commission has declined with exporters of rice. Hour, grain, etc.
to grant the I5rr horizontal advances
and it seems clear that this dispo*;es of
at least that part of the applications
of the carriers before our State Com-
mission. The disturbance of rate re-
lationships such as inevitably follows
the granting of a 159c horizontal ad-
vance can never be justil'ied. except
possibly in the face of some impending
calamity certain to happen in the im-
mediate future. And even then it is
debatable whether such a<lvances would lows:
be either legal or productive of addi- Stationary:
1572. San Francisco (Cal.) commer-
cial organization, in the interest of one
of its clients, would like to communi-
cate with exporters of wines, grape
juice, soaps, washing powder, dried
fruits, cutlery, enameled wares, tin wares,
this port and Coos Hay has completed
her thirty-third round trip and has car-
ried approximately 57,750.(XX) feet of
lumber into this port, since the first of
this year.
Dutch Steamer Madioen arrived here
last week from Batavia bringing alto-
gelhcr 7,500 tons of general cargo, con-
sisting of rice, sugar, pepper and a large
shipment of rubber, most of which goes
to Eastern automobile factories.
E. C. Evans & .Sons have notified
the Marine Department that they have
placccl a steamer on tiie berth, for ports
on tlie West Coast of I-lngland. Vessel
will receive (juick despatch.
Halfour, Guthrie & Co., agents for the
kitchen utensils and ice cream freezers. Harrison Direct Line, have a vessel on
1573. Singapore (Straits Settlements) »''«:. ^o?.r^.?L\'_'■!""^ receiving cargo for
tirm are in tht
and marine engines.
The Norway Pacific Line Motorship
market for stationary Ports in England.
Details are as fol- ^ The 'K-wly constructed Norwegian
Motorship 1 akoma, under charter to
May be eitlur horizontal W. R. Grace & Co., left Puget .Sound
■'." ":•'."• —«—."• *"' -. . "" ".""• ..„,,;^..r K... „/<:n,,t;:il f..atiire is tliaf 'a^t week on maiden voyage with cargo
tional income, since they would produce or vertical, but essential Itature is tnat .„,,.„_ . _ ___. • , r-, •■„
innumerable discriminations on the one they must use crude oil, the consump- ''' J '"''^.' ' •' .^ p ' - '^ I ^
hand and incalculable loss of freight t'on of which shall not be more than ,^ '.''"^j '^hLs been taken over by the
tonnatre on the other 7 tt). per H.H.P. hour. Approximate '^3>3f''' "*^ """ ;*'*^" ^^^^ oy me
tonnage on the other. sizes required: 35 H.H.P. 50 H.H.P, and ^tandard Oil Co. ^ or a voyage from
75 B H P " I'rancisco to Manila with case oil.
^ ^ ,,".'" T^ , -M u • 1 he cargo will be 130,000 cases.
Marine: Preference will he Kiycn to ^^.j^,^ j,^^ j^^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^f ^^^^^^ ^^
those using crude oil. Should be ^^^j^.^ .^ ^^^ bottom from Manila, the
equipped with some orm of quick self M^j^rship Hayard arrived here last
starting gear for pilot and alongside ^^.^^^ consigned to Geo. A. Moore &
steamer work. Sizes required — 15 to ^^
., , ,. , ,,,. ,, ,.. . 50 H.H.P. Details and prices wanted at American Asiatic Co. announces a new
tmumg until the 2/th. I he Calilornia earliest possible moment. freight .service between San Francisco and
lines presented testimony regarding the 1574. Sa„ Francisco (Cal.) firm, on Oriental ports. They will inaugurate
increased cost of supplies and materials |,chalf of correspondents, would like to their regular service early in August
and wages, and endeavored to sho%v communicate with (a) exporters of with the first sailing from this port, to
that their financial onditons was such ,,.,,^,1 Terms, letter of credit already be followed by 'others in middle of Sep-
th.nt they needed a L->% increase in .icposited with bank here, subject to tcmbcr and October. The Kaijo Maru
freight rates. I he shippers representa- ,li;iivery of bill of lading. (b) With has been chartered by them and is now
tivcs were not allowed to cross-ex- exporters or dealers in second-hand loading freight for Kobe. .
amine any of the carriers witnesses, boilers. IM ta
this privilege being reserved until July
15% RATE ADVANCE HEARING
Hearings were held before the Cali-
fornia Railroad Commission in the 15%
case beginning on June 21st and con-
13th. F'oHowing the cross-examination
of the carriers' witnesses, San Francisco
shippers will present their direct testi-
mony. Following the .San Francisco
hearings the Los .Angeles shippers will
have an opportunity to present testi-
mony beginning with July 25th
1575. Osaka (Japan) party would like
to communicate with exporters or
dealers in second-hand kerosene tin cans.
Would like price per ton c. i. f. Kobe.
References.
1577. Bordeaux (l-'rance) provision
firm would like to communicate with ex-
Mr. Scth -Mann, .\ttorney and Man- Porters of dried fruits, dried and canned
ager of the Traffic Bureau, represented vegetables, food pastes, etc.
the Chamber at the hearings held dur- 1578. Bordeaux (France) commission
ing the last two weeks, and will be firm would like to represent in France engaged in commercial business there,
present on the 13th to cross-examine .American manufacturers, importers and If interested it is suggested members
the carriers' witnesses. exporters. References. communicate with him direct.
REPRESENTATION IN THE
DUTCH EAST INDIES
The loriigii Irade D< partiiunt is
advised by Mr. H. de Vries van Does-
burgh, 1101 Pine Street, this city, that
he would like to represent .American
firms in Java; has a thorough knowledge
of Dutch, English and French languages,
is a native of Holland, has lived many
years in the Fast Indies and has been
14-t
San Francisco CKamb«-r of Commerce Activities
Charities Endorsement California is Logical Place
Committee *"' A^'"*'°" ^^°°'
M C.
Foreicn. National and State Appeals
For War Reliel Purposes
T unison Makes Report
Government
for
Japan's War Work
-> J^;^rc£^\c huAlihtic:
pr
Ml
ocavor
forrtw
ntnittrr •
im^ pvblishmc in the «
'.\ tkc tnfonnatioa gat
th pvrpose oi tbc appe-
gi«i7]^ « lut of the pcrsooncl oi i.
coaimittees who are haodltas »ach »{
peals la riew of t*-' —arv nr.-<-*-i'
oatiooal appeals sacl
Yoong Men'* ChrU*
Yoong \Vr-
thss comin :
o«r members ac^ u: :j..:
feneraDy sboold be fnllj
with appeals of a Iflce itatnrc mat arc
beiaf m»6e for foreign and other var
refirf p«rpoces, many of which are
worthy of coosideratioa.
TT!i4 c.-vmmittf c wiTT e'^iHr welcome
L»y liic
. work.
•.r.cn: :n the
V . \t . T ... .
the s
the train -
memucrs
natiotts.
;ho ^c appcalcU u> tor iL>-
re-
ie-
tri
thr
ihat there a:
who with
the report to the gov-
RED CROSS
Tbc Charities Exidor»eiaent Committee,
igaia calls to the attention of the mem-
bership the necessity for a close scm-
tiny of appeals made in the name of
the the parchasc o'
tK .certs, dances ar
o(u<.i i^Jii^., u. ^..i<:rtatnmeat.
Unless the propoacd entertainmeat has
recctved the sanction of the Saa Fran-
cisco Chapter of th ross it is
without n»erit :ri - -jo should
be paid to
Hare yoc TO SOLICI-
TORS" ia jvur onicc:
Try oar -SOLICITORS APPLICA-
TION BLAXK.-
No oAce should be without a '
OF rw ACTT xHi,E ORGAXIZAT: .. .
EN
1 -. : r-rrr. T.t Comxntttee.
Barcaa ot y 112. is
at your s< idrice on
soHcitatioas i^ lo s^ ligent in-
forautioa oa appeal- you.
SURVEY GUIDE BOOKS
there woaid be practically three hun-
dred days in the year when the school
could be in fall operation.
Topographical fnap« sh^wine !r»catk>n«
and the c
Tanison's r
Signal officer of the Army.
NEGLECTED MERCHANT MARINE
ne.
ar .
for iii<:
Th»
W
: it has bee
biti'!L'?
bi-
by the laymaa.
-y to get
oo >cn»c pnrc-
are a >:
-.'". ::.::;:cr> u.:.i :his country ilni
per cent of the exports and
- , ns yet only h- .> . . ^^
cent of its own be- rican
ships, the balance, e:. -..-•
being tamed over
foreign iiations (^
and imports of t' AmcrKa
rr««r!< carried - crrt. !
nations
ur prod -
•, n onr own
- own posse -
..<j reason why .i:;it. i< .ms cmuiu nut
profitably do this basiness.
JAPANESE SUPPLEMENT
-"'. partial -: • •--■. -^.-•■-■i ,,•'
the second
Vrir Y-'V
oe rca";ii% unacr-to
e in the i-urcign Trade Dc-
:er June 30th.
means.
.1 has vir: .
■ the 1 ar
i;c for the
g of
the etfcct of
■> been a 'iirr-ct
to the V
:he lapi
reeiiing on the theory that every new
Japanese vessel is a vessel for the
Entente. ft
OF INTEREST TO SHIP BROKERS
The New York M?--'- \-«* Inc. »)
Broad Street. ' - the
Foreien Trade I y are
tly in r- - ~
ip own'
-" ->?ion . . ^
-5. and i'
, _ ^ uh San
who might be interested.
New Manila Service
The Pacific Mail S. S. Co. will dis-
• Tch from Sar \''-.--'<^.-r. ^y, .August
next. Am steamer
^anta Cruz." 1- •• ;>lacement,
direct to Manila, arriving there on or
aborr .*i"ZT34t 30th, from Manila the
«t» ' proceed to Singapore, ar-
ri. mber 6th, Calcutta Septem-
..'t.^., Colombo September 25th,
t^pore October 1st. Manila October
' ■••• ' '- ' ' '■'•»- •' ••■•'•: Oc-
about
.^ccted
lay over at Manila outbound about
> days, Singapore one day, Calcutta
:r days, Colombo two days and on
rettirn voyage at Singapore two
ia; "a two days. Cebu one day
an lu one day.
" ' ^ distance
at trip fare (x
^' -, - - .- .. ais on the
the entire journey. This
appeal to b'j5ir,'-=s men; it
ac chance of to make
- trip to the ; .. have al-
uays wished to \-isit. at a cost less
thain staying at home.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Aclivitiet
145
Business for You
July 12, 1917. at 10:30 a. m.. bids will
be received at the office of the General
Purchasing Officer for the I'anania
Canal, WashinRton, D. C, for hardware
such as wrought iron fence and gates,
nuts, bolts, etc. l-'ull particulars are
contained in circular No. 1152 on tile
at the Merchants Kxchangc.
August 20, 1917. at 1030 A. M., bids
will be received at the office of the Gen-
eral I'lirchasiiig Officer of the Panama
Canal in Washington, D. C, for the pur-
chase of one pipe line suction dredge
which has been in service at the Panama
Canal and is no longer needed
of the general conditions covering
purchase arc on file on the floor of the
Merchants Exchange.
A large pumping plant
Alaska is to be diMuantled
$200,fl(X) worth of machinery in good
condition can be secured F. O. B.
Nome or Seattle. This includes two
large plunger pumps: 1 large centrifugal
pump. 2 compound Corliss
250 II. P. each, four boilers of 125 H.
P. each, six miles of 18 inch, two miles
of 6 inch, and two miles of 8 inch
riveted steel pipe.
New Committees of the
Chamber
MARITIME AM-AIKS AND
HAKBOR COMMITTEE
J. K. li.iniiy (L hail 111.111). J. k. Hani-
fy & Co, 24 Market; R. H. Swayne.
Swayne & lloyt. 430 Sansome; E. R.
Dimond. Williams. Dimoiid Company,
310 Sansome; Janus Tyson, Chas. Nel
son Co., The, 16 California; C. W.
Cook, .American-Hawaiian S. S. Co., 310
Sansome: Wm. R. Scott, Gen. Mgr. S.
P. Co.. Flood Building; P. S. 1 eller.
Norton Teller & Company. 233 Front;
Robert C. Reid, Balfour, (luthrie &
Company. 350 California; Capl. .\. Iv
.\nder.sou. California Transportation Co..
A copy Jackson Street Wharf; J. C. Rohlfs,
,l,e Mgr. Marine Dept., Standard Oil Com-
pany, 200 Bush; A. C. Diericx. .Matson
Navigation Co., 268 Market; Joseph J
Tynan, Union Iron Works. 260 Calif
at Nome, ornia; Miles Stan<lish. Standisli-Ilickey
and about Timber Co.. Crocker Building.
.•\ddress — Industrial Department
the Chamber of Commerce.
of
F. A. Lacroix, R. F. D. Route A, Box
241, Willows. California, is seeking a
market for live foxes.
John H. Camp. Kingfisher, Okla. has
large quantity of coal for shipment to
Briti.sh ports, and desires to get in
touch with steamship companies equip-
ped to transport same.
American
City. Wash,
whale meat
Pacific Whaling Co., Bay
NATIONAL AND FOREIGN
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Fred S. Moody (Chainnaii ». .Moody
Engines of Estate Company, Kohl Building; .\<loIph
Mack (Vice-Chairman). Imperial Oil
Company, Mills Building; K R. Kings-
bury, Standard Oil Co.. 200 Bush; M
J. Brandenstcin. M. J. Brandenstein &
Co.. 665 Third; Capt. A. F,. .\nderson.
President California Transportation Co..
Jackson Street Wharf; Grover Magnin,
I. Magnin & Co., Geary and Grant
Avenue; C. K. Mcintosh. Bank of Calif-
ornia, 400 California; James K. Lynch.
V. P. First National Bank, Post and
Montgomery; Constant Mcese. Mcesc &
Gottfried Co. 662 Mission; B. F. Schlc-
singcr. The Emporium; .\. T. Dc Forest,
U. S. Steel Products Co., Rialto Build-
ing: J. R. llanify, J. R. Hanify & Co..
24 Market: W. T. Smith. President Pac
ific Hardware
IS seeking a
to be used as
market
food.
for
& Steel Co.. 7th and
Townsend; M. T. Cook. Western Union
Telegraph Co, 2SC> Montgomery.
FOREIGN TRADE COMMITTEE
K. R. Kingsbury ( Cliairiiiaii). Stand-
ard Oil Co.. 200 Bush: A. T. De Forest
(Vice-Chairman), U. S. Steel Products
Mohr Bros., 504 Molino Street, Los c^.. Rialto Building: Seward B. Mc-
Angcles, Cal., is seeking a market for ^Var, Sperry Flour Co, 332 Pine: Capt.
a large quantity of waste paper. Robert Dollar. Robert Dollar Co. 230
Rothery Harper Co., 15 South College California: J. H. Ro^seter. W. R. Grace
Street. Charlotte. N. C. is in the & Co.. 332 Pine: J. R Hanify. J
market for packed tuna fish.
R. R. Teeter. 1102^i Tacoma Avenue,
Tacoma. Wash., is in the market for
chili peppers, corn husks, etc.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
S B. .Mc.Ncar (Chairman), Ml Pine;
James J. 1-agan. Montgomery and Mar-
ket; (Jeo. C" Hoartlman. 28 .Montgomerj
.•\ P. Giannini. .Montgomery and Clay;
R. Volmcr. 702 Merchants Exchange
Building; K R. Kingsbury. 2(X) Bu^h;
Thomas .A. Graham. l-loo«l Building; f.
R Hanify. 24 .Market; Fred S Moody,
Kohl Building.
IKa ^
INSURANCE AND FIRE
PROTECTION COMMITTEE
\\. I. .Scliii siiiKi r ( C liairiiiaii I. The
Emporium; C. C. Kinney, l-'ranklin Fire
Ins. Co., Royal Insurance Building; W.
S. Davis, J. B. F. Davis & Son, 507
Montgomery: Samuel Dinkelspiel, L.
Dinkelspiel & Co., 24 Battery; A W.
Thornton, London Assurance Corpora-
tion, 160 Sansome; Paul M. Nippert,
Paul M. Ni|)pert Co., Insurance Ex-
change Building: Marvin R. Higgins.
Zeiieriiaih Paper Co, 534 Battery; S.
M. Haslett. Haslett Wareht)use Co., 310
California: Josepli Magner, Scott. Mag-
ner & Miller. 40 California: Rolla V.
Watt. Royal Insurance Company, 201
.Sansome; I-red S. Moody, .Moody Estate
Co., Kohl Building; (irover Magnin, I.
Magnin &. Co., Gcarv and Grant Ave.
^ >^
AMERICANIZATION COMMITTEE
l-rauk II. .M.lx.tt. Jr. ( (liairinan), 1-".
H. Abbott Company. 545 Mi-sion; Joseph
Sloss, Butler & Brittain. 55 .Main; Capt.
Robert Dollar. Robert Dollar Co., 230
California; R. B. Hale, Hale Bros. Inc.,
l-ifth an<l Market: B. F. .Schlesinger.
The Emporium; J. J. Tynan, Union Iron
Works, 260 C'alifornia; Jesse Lilenthal.
United Railroads of S. F, 58 Sutter;
Geo. C. Boardman, Boardman Bros. &
Co.. 28 Montgomery; W. II. French,
Judson Manufacturing Co., 819 Folsom;
C. H. Brockhagcn, The Bulletin, 767
Market.
^ l«
ARBITRATION
Henry Roscnfeld.
Sons; Geo. W. Hendry. C. J. Hendry
Co.; Fdwar<l Brandenstein, M. J. Bran-
denstein & Co: .Arthur Page, Page
Brothers; William Smellie, James &
COMMITTEE
John Roscnfeld's
C. E. Hume, G. W.
Slade, S. E. Slade
R
Hanify & Co:. 24 Market: C. H Mc-
Cormick. First National I'ank. Post and
Montgomery: John Clauson, Crocker
National Bank. Montgomery and Mar-
ket: C. H. Bentley. California Packing
I Corp.. 120 Market; Walter A. Haas.
Haas Brothers, Sacramento and Davis;
Joseph Magner, Scott. Magner & Miller.
40 California; Edward Brandenstein, M.
J. Brandenstein & Co. 126 Mission;
D. Frank Webster. Pacific Commercial
Co, 310 California: James Otis
McAllister & Co., 310 California
shall Dill. Dill Crossett Co . Postal Tele-
graph Building; H. A. Koster. Calif-
ornia Barrel Company. 22nd an<l Illinois
Geo. W. Word, Manager East Side
Mill and Lumber Co.. Santa Cruz. Cal .
wishes to get in touch with tanneries
in this city.
Loyd Champion, Manager Niagara
Metal Weather Strip Co.. 2.507 East First
Street, Los Angeles, Cal., desires to
communicate with architects and build-
ing contractors in this city.
Menio Junk Co , 302 Brooks Avenue,
V^enice. Cal.. wishes to get in touch
with San Francisco paper mills.
ornia iianci »^u
h,^ .\.^T'^i.ctTr.l^ f,ut.- , APPEAlT COMMITTEE . .,„. c „»n,i, . ,;,„j..s.„,..„ n,.rc..
Mimbres Products Co.. Dcming. New Baruch & Co.; C. R. Johnson. Union dorsement Committee for any informa-
Mexico, are seeking a market for used. Lumber Co.: M Hall McAllister. Otis, tion relative to institutions or solici-
irrigation pumps and engines. i McAllister & Co. stations.
.Mcxander Brown;
Hume Co.: S. E
Lumber Co,
FINANCE AND AUDITING
COMMITTEE
.\. I', fiiaiuiiiii (Cliainnan). Mont-
gomery and Clay: .Adolph .Mack, Mills
Building: A. C. Diericx. 268 Market; R.
Volmcr, Merchants Exchange Building,
.\tho|| McBcan. Crocker Building.
SUP-COMMITTEE ON LOCAL
INDUSTRIES
Constant Mee^e (Chairman"), Mcese &
Gottfried Co. (^(^2 Mission; VV. M.
French. Judson Manufacturing Co.. 817
Folsom; O, H. I'"ischer. Union Gas
Otis. ' Engine Co.. Merchants Exchange Build-
Mar- ing; S. E. Davis. Levi Strauss & Co.
Pine and Battery: F. J. Fowler. Pacific
I'"oiindrv Co., 2*X)2 Nineteenth.
146
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
Gantner and Mattern Plant, Model of Perfection
EXHIBIT NUMBER FOUR
Lt^Wl,
15i^i"
il«^
V,
The Largest Knitting Mills West of the Rockies
\S hat have been called the "tintst
« l-.<>Ir>alr «>ffices in San Francisco" are
those ot the Gantner & Mattern Co..
• •n the lower fluor of their larffc Mill
KtiiliiinK at Mission and Tenth Strn'
I'litil riicTitly the (ieneral and 1
ccutivc < •fficr-' ;»ii'I \\ holi ...-ili- Dii.
ments were ai
a rnn^tantly ■
!)<ti iii scupe, all dcpart-
the retail which remains
>t M and Grant Ave. were brought
r one roof.
*'• - on the lower floor
at a cost of $25,1100
llv ..I.I .1 .r.. ->ll ....
and i» spacious, com-
liry tri the last degree.
vork are of
,iiul French
touch, 'i
very imf. -, ^ .. .. ..- ■ - .. ,.,,u: .i,.
pro.iili to th«- ' I.arK'ist
;• -he West" Ihi.-. !.■
' knitting mill of i'
■t! t- t:nique am":
It II
knit .
Knitting Mill
;: il! is the
,\mer-
in that
•4 a greater variety of
''^ .my other mill in this
■< of all makes are
■>s. French, German.
.\ii?iiiaii .iiiM iiir most impro%'cd of
domestic manufacture.
Tlu- mill biiildiiix is rircproui', «. las!>
"A" building. ImiIM entirely of steel and
concrete, ' 'it;ht on all four sides;
runs thr<' street to street, and
■ 'nins i_.-..^<«> .square feet of floor
re are six stories, roof garden and
icnt, all accessible by large, broad
A ays, and fully equipped with both
p.i'«>rngcr and freight elevators, and
automatic ventilating system, and excels
in devices and equipment for the con-
venience and comfort <»f it*, employes.
The roof garden contains a modern
restaurant, sun room, rest room and a
'argc promenade exclusively f<»r the use
•t the operators.
In the manufacturing, retail and
wholesale departments over 500 persons
are employed.
The character of the (iantner & Mat-
tern building and enler|)rise is fully in
itig with the "G&.M" slogan for
merchandise "No Finer .Made."
" ' " as knit goods
its impress on
t ;.« such a degree
that these "San Francisco made" pro-
ductions are on sale and in great <Ir-
mand in all the large centers of
Fast and Middle West as well as
the Coast.
The highest grade of knitted under-
wear, shirts, drawers, union suits,
sweater coats, athletic and bathing suits.
ji-rseys. and knitted novelties comprise
the output of the firm.
Milk Bottle Caps
Has it ever occurred to you where
the milk bottle caps come from? Per-
haps not. yet they play an important
part in keeping your milk •■anilary. They
are used only once and the. demand is
consc«|uently enormous. It may inter-
est you to know that San I-'rancisco
has the only plant manufacturing these
little caps west of the Rocky Mountains.
They are made by L. Lcvingston, 317
Front Street. The machine in this
plant turns out about 400,000 per day
an<l the operation is entirely automatic
from the entrance of the heavy paper,
through the printing process which
prints the label in one or two colors;
the stamping, with or without the clip;
and the final operation of coating the
cap with paraflFinc. These are sold
tbrnngh the houses dealing in dairy
!'s and arc in use in all parts of
■rnia.
i liose made without tips are packed
in tubes for use in the automatic seal-
ing machines while the others are
marketed in barrels or cartons.
• *«■•■«<«—»—♦♦>»-
I
CHAMBER OF CO MglERQE: ACTIVITIES
Slf. *\^
ft_
*•**«••« •••t«*t«««i
i;o/. ^
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
^o. 25
Help Which The Businessman Can Give Commercial Economy Board
Body is endeavoring to save lost motion during war period
NON-ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN ALMOST EVERY TRADE
The Commercial Economy Board of
ilie Council of National Defense wants
the voluntary assistance of every busi-
ness man. This board is endeavoring to
save lost motion in business during the
war and in this manner to release men
and materials for the war. Whatever
can be done in this respect will corres-
pondingly reduce the demands upon im-
portant business operations.
In practically every trade there has
grown up non-essential services, some
of them mere conveniences and others
hardly that. In time of peace they may
be permissible. In time of war they
arc a serious waste, and should be
stopped.
The bakers' acceptance of returns of
bread from retailers is such a service.
Approximately four per cent of the
bread sold is returned. It is estimated
that enough to feed 200.000 people has
been lost entirely apart from the un-
necessary expense of handling. The
Board's request, made after consultation
with the bakers, has met with hearty
acceptance by all in the trade and the
practice will b< Lirt-clv stopped by
July 10th.
Retail dry gouiis and department
stores have permitted the practice of
returning goods to develop until today
the return of from 15 to 20 per cent of all
goods sold is common. Like the
bakery returns, this privilege has sprung
from the desire of the stores to outdo
one another in serving the public. The
Board has recommended that the prac-
tice be severely curtailed. — a welcome
suggestion to the trade. There will be
released for more essenti:il service many
accountants, bookkeepers, clerks, packers,
checkers, deliverymen, and delivery
equipment.
The Board is now studying the re-
tail delivery system. Suggestions will
soon be made to avoid duplication of
delivery service, and to reduce the
number of deliveries made, and an effort
will be made to bring home to store
patrons that going home empty-handed
keeps men from essential employment
and that a package under the arm is
not in these times a thing to be
ashamed of, but rather a mark of pa-
triotism.
One of the costliest of the non-
essential services so far considered by
the Board is the offering by commercial
concerns of an excess variety of styles.
In some lines of business, the Board
has been informed by men in the busi-
ness, the styles could be reduced 25
to 50 per cent without inconvenience
to the customer. A conference was
held on June 1st with the garment
trades and later with the shoe trade.
Joint committees in the trades are
now at work reducing and simplifying
the styles for 1918.
Business men will understand the en-
ormous savings which will be brought
about by this work. Furthermore, they
will appreciate the wisdom of this de-
liberate preparation for the future in
contrast with hasty action which might
leave unsold many styles already made
up. The readjustments suggested have
been made in the other countries at
war and sometimes they have been
made suddenly and drastically without
opportunity to avoid loss.
The illustrations given above indicate
in general what the Board of Commer-
cial Economy is doing, which in short
may be said to be determining the
activities of commodity distribution
which are unessential, and co-operating
with business men to avoid this waste
in time of war. In this work the Board
wants the co-operation of every busi-
ness man.
In many lines of business similar
savings may be made. In time of war
business cannot continue to render the
elaborate service possible in time of
peace. In order that national energy
may be directed first toward prosecut-
ing the war, business activities must be
reduced in many directions. If this is
to be done gradually, and with due re-
gard to supplies of materials and fin-
ished product already on hand, business
men must act at once.
No time is to be lost. In every line
of business men must consider what
activities or services may be dispensed
with during the war. The Board of
MS
S«n Francuco Chamber of Commerce Activities
Commercial Activities of
City Show Increase
Bank ClearinK> Break Kccurd For
Six Months
FIRST HALF OF 1917 GOOD
Strong Effort in Washing- Business Economy as Aid
ton to Open Mineral Lands to War Success
:.ii ai -
>r lir»t
.., .
.iti<l ill-
at I he
! l.N th
h ot I'
m over •
a* for the first six
-.ul rev oil. t- total is for the
and ends with
' > end with May
>ri ugurct are compiled
April.
liMK Clearings 1916 1917
; '. v s $1,543,153,685 $2,224,882,281
Operations
$10,666,587 $11,322,576
I cipts
s $1,420.818 49 $1,532,928.94
Ki.^. .,K^\.e Sales
loial 6 moi $22,563,128 $18,336,024
Exports
lotal 5 mos . $44^72.982 $52,667,269
Imports
Total 4 m.s $47.(197.499 $51,351,601
Tonnage Departures
f> m..> 3.416.324-tons-3,710.532
age Arrivals
• my wants siimics-
- nf bij5!ne*s men
rnittees.
so. to
consider and act along the lines suk-
Kented. Much loss may be avoided by
prompt, intelligent action.
The Board of Commercial Economy
is in the Munsey Building. Washington.
ir C
STEEL COMPANY MERGER
the Blaw Steel
c Knox Prcs''0<l
■ ' — c cffci-
is now
:npany.
' inanu-
trans-
rs atid stcrl lurms for
••"uctjon while the Knox
■1 hearth
.' valve*
i.il-
in-
, .,.- .;ld-
mg with Mr. Edward (.)rnilz in charge
President Wilson Favors This
Legislation
» »
RETURN OF AMBASSADOR
FLETCHER CAUSES ANXIETY
FOR MEXICAN SITUATION
Special Wirr fruii) Waihingluii Krpmcii-
tativc of thr Chantbrr
loll, July llili Strong i-lTortit
I l»y powerful aKeiicic!) to ob-
Lition for opening up coal
oil and potash lands in we»t-
' ' iNory Lommiltec oi
A Defence has th >r-
..^.,. ..... M, .11. r ,. .tl. r..l .11...,
to war ii>
mended I-
c taken without delay. 1 he oil con*
;mptir<ti is rapidly overtaking visible
1 demand for coal is rapidly
l-'crtili/er import;* have been
cut i>n. and natural phosphate of west
is badly needed. President WiUon
favors this legislation, but cannot lind
his way clear tu advance it while food
bill and revenue bill are pending.
Senate is in terrible snarl on account
of its amendment to food bill, pro-
vidn)g for purchase of bonded whiskey
by tjovernment. It is probable that
the bill will be recommitted and amend-
ment dropped. Meantime food bill is
delayed and revenue bill may have '
be remodeled and new taxes insert
Ambassador Fletcher has arrived hi;.
from Mexico, bringing reports which
cause grave anxiety. Carranza is bent
upon confiscating American properties,
such as Cananea Copper and .\lcxican
Petroleum, both producing materials
badly needed for war. Rigid embargo
has been ordered along Mexican bor<ler
and creation of cavalry regiments or-
'ItTi'l to be expedited. German intlu-
- liave been at work stiffening Car-
i.ii./.i's antagonism to United States.
American and British naval forces are
ready to occupy ports on both coasts
if neciss.Tr\
ASSISTANT SECKETAKY OF
AGRICULTURE TO SPEAK
AT COMMERCIAL CLUB
San Francisco business men are
to have an opportunity to hear at
first-hand just what the real food
situation in the United States is. At
the request of the Department of
Agriculture and the Council of
National Defense, Carl Vrooman,
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
is touring the country and will be
in San Francisco on Wednesday.
July 18th. when he will be the
guest of the Chamber of Com-
merce and the Commercial Club
at a Joint Luncheon. From the
standpoint of the business man
the subject is one of the greatest
importance. Tables will be re-
served for members of the Cham-
ber who are not members of the
Commercial Club.
$16,000,000,000 Spent Wastefully
in U. S. Each Ytar
AMOUNT IS ONE-FIFTH OF
PEOPLE'S TOTAL INCOME
By Wallace D. Simmons. Member of
the Commercial Economy Board of
the Council of National Defense, and
President of the Simmons Hardware
Company.
"Business as usual" anti war expendi-
tures are practically contradictory terms
in that what we spend for the war is
.1 most unusual expenditure and leaves
just so much less to be spent in the
I usual way.
I It is estimated that the people of the
I United Stales will have to spend for the
nusual e<|uipment and rf<|iiiri'iiicnts of
'the war a sum e<|ual to about one-fifth
of their total earnings, and if that csti-
Imate is correct, then they will have left
, to spend in the usual way only four-
I fifths as much as usual. In other words,
one-fifth of the usual business must be
sidetracked or shifted, that the unusual
may take its place.
' It is estimated that the people of the
Unilerl States have a total income of
c-:/,.».ii«.i(K)U a year, and that they
'Ut three- fifths of that, or
".()00. for what may be called
wholesome living up to accustomed
standards— expenditures which they
could not materially reduce without se-
rious detriment to themselves and their
efTiciency and productiveness.
It is estimated that of the $20.f)00-
f**'""" "'at remain, about one-half, or
■^ "00. per year is invested in
p. ^ enterprises ami thereafter
produces regular revenue and income.
In this division, of course is included
what is put in savings accounts and
banks, where, because it is utilized in
jToductive industry it pays interest.
The remaining one-fifth. $10,(X)0,000,-
000, we spend either wastefully or ex-
travagently or for detriments, or, gen-
erally speaking, for things on account
of which we are no better ofT. or per-
haps worse off. than we would other-
wise be. In other words, there is about
lone-fifth of the total of what we re-
ceive and spend — $10.000,000.000 — that
we could cut Of.: entirely and perhaps
be belter off for having done so.
Now we arc up against a necessity of
pulling about $10,000,000,000 a year into
this war. Thai is, of course, an cx-
pen<liture which is thoroughly unpro-
ductive, and from which no income or
revenue accrues. It amounts to about
one-fifth of our total income, and the
whole question for us to decide is which
one-fifth of what we have been spend-
ing or investing are we going to put
into this unusual expenditure for war
purposes?
(Continued to page 149)
i
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
14')
Trade at a Glance by Payments on Army New Members Since
Bradstreets Contracts to be Rushed Last Publication
SAN FRANCISCO
Wholesale and Jobbing lra<k -lair.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing •■»"*! hulu-.trv -Active
Collections — I'airly (ioud
LOS ANGELES
Wholesale and JobbinR Trade — I'air.
Retail Trade— I'air.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — I-air.
Labor Conditions Un><rttlc<l.
PORTLAND
Wholesale Trade— Fairly good
Retail Tratle — Quiet.
Manufacturing and Industry— .\ctive
Collections — Gootl.
SEATTLE
Wholesale an«l Jobbinj: Trade — Good
Retail Trade — Normal.
ManufacturiuR and Industry— Active.
Collections — flood.
TACOMA
Wholesale Trade (.»<„]
Retail Trade — Improved.
Manufacturing? and Industry — Active.
Collections — Fair.
Labor is well employed
is active.
SPOKANE
Wholesale and Jobbinv; Trade — Conserv
ative.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
Both the War and the .N'avy Depart-
ments want business men to know that,
iiotwiihstandinK the large number of
contracts and the amount involved, ar-
r.iiiLiements have been nuule that those
X lling the government be paid more
promptly even than is
general l)usiiu-ss. It is
on the contracts being
materials and supplies
of working capital are
is the desire of the government to assist
in keeping these requirements at a
minimum by making payments without
.lelay.
The Quartermaster General of the
.\rmy has recently telegraphed all <lepot
•luartermastcrs to report any delay in
payments to contractors and the Navy
Department intends to put the following
on its notice to bidilers:
"The N.AVY desires to have contrac-
tors paid promptly for all materin's
furnished under contract. If prompt
payment is not received, please take up
the matter with the Supply Officer of
the practice in
recognized that
placed for war
large amounts
required, and it
Americas & Orient, Manufacturers Ex-
port Agent, 112 Market St.
An<lerscn & Co. .\. O., Shipping F.x-
porters and lin|>orters. 244 California
St.
Hl.ich. K
Market
aiul Curios, 214
Property Owner, 4SS
Novelties
St.
Cooncy. J. T.,
Powell St.
Doyle, John F., Woolens. 25 Kearny St
Fischer Si Co., F. F... Brokers and Man-
ufacturers Agents, 112 Market St.
Karanjia & Co., Oriental Produce and
Silk Merchants. 311 California St.
Muma, Gordon H.. Pacific Coast Mana-
ger Smith Motor Truck Co, S?.*?
Monadnock Building
Old Missirin Portland Cement Co ,
Manufacture and Sale of Portland
Cement. 4.12 Mills Building.
Pf'lon Si Pelton. Mini'f-Aturers .\pent--.
Steel Products, 454 Montgomery St.
Simon Bros., General Merchandise, 1049
Howard St.
the Navy Yard to which delivery is
Shipbuilding I niade. In case of any sjjccial delay, it
will be appreciated if you will report
the facts here."
The General Munitions Board of the
Council of National Defense, which i>
composed in part of representatives of
the War and Navy Departments, feels t i . tu:. «/.^r was
that business men should understand l';*^;Sr rJi'^nm^""*"
that communications stating facts re- $".595.(KKi.(KM)
TRADE BALANCE IN FAVOR OF
THE UNITED STATES
favor of the
European war
The trade balance in
United States since the
Exports in May were
year.
The imports for May were valued at
$2Sl.nn0.nm the greatest total for anv
one month in the history of ,\merica's
commerce. For the year ended with
May, goods to the value of $2,600.000 000
were imported into the United Slates.
There's no way for us to establishing a new high record
money from any other na- ,-hnndise entered free of duty
Mer-
diiring
71 per
twelve
(Continued from page 148) I wastes, then we will be forced of neces-
If we put the onc-tifth that we would sity, to take the cost of the war out of
otherwise invest in active and produc- active industry, or out of our wholc-
tive industry, we will, of course, cripple some living.
ourselves and our earnings and our There is no way for us to escape this
power to stand the unusual expense of i alternative,
the war just at a time when we need borrow the
every dollar possible in productive in- tion The situation leaves us al)soliitcly ,}t(. nionth of May amounted to
dustry. Therefore, it would bring great dependent up:>n ourselves; whether the cent of the total and for the
hardship on the people generally to ftin<ls are given over by our people i nionths' period to 69,3 per cent,
stop the investment of this one-fifth as loans or for taxes, we, the people ^ The imports of gold in Mav wer*
of the United States, must furnish this $52,000,000 and the exports $.5800(i/vki
enormous fund to meet the expendi- The net imports of gold for the tw(l\.
If we take any of the three-fifths tures which we must make to maintain i^^onths ended May were $776,000,000.
which we spend for wholesome living, our liberty and our independence as a
it means cutting down that living to people.
the detriment of our physical and moral The whole question for us to decide
well-being and the lowering of our is as to which part of the funds we
standards generally. have been spending are wc going to put
into the war — whether we are going to
have the foresight and judgment and
of our income in productive enterprises
which give them employment.
LINCOLN HIGHWAY SIGNS
The only one-fifth that wo can take
without having it prove a serious bur-
den and injury is that one-fifth which j character to put that portion that
we are now spending wastefully or for|can spare better than any oth<
luxuries or detriments.
If wc show the foresight and good
judgment and the spirit of sflf-sacrifice of doing so to take some other nart
to do that — if each individual so shapes that we cannot spare, and the taking
his, or her, own course and expendi- <if which will bring a great hardship
tures as to take that which we have upon us and all of those around us
been spending in this way and put that
into the war, then we can go on almost
indefinitely without having the war hurt ! terrible
us, financially speaking. i earlier.
Members of the Chamber who wish
to contribute to the State Automobile
Association of California, which has un
we flertaken the work of placing sign'
orjalong the Lincoln Highway in thi-
whether we are going to spend that {state and through Nevada to Salt I.ak<
on ourselves and be forced as the result! City should send their check direct t
the .\s«ociation, 1622 Van Ness .Avenn<
AUSTRALIAN WHEAT
.Australia has tak<n the whole wheat
It took the people of England two
years to reali^te this and they paid a
price for failure to see it
.\re we, with the benefit of
If we blindly or stubbornly persist in their experience as our guide, going
our expenditures for luxuries, waste or i make the same blunder and pay
or detriments, which are worse than I same penalty?
crop under governmental control. At
present the country has 4,i>O0.f¥X) tons
to 'in excess of home needs, and it will
the I be shipped to England as soon as the
I transport problem is solved.
San Francisco Chambrr of Commerce Activities
SAN FRAi^CISCO
CHAMBER -/COMMERCE
. ACT^VITI
Daylight Saving Plan Placement Bureau
as U.S. War Measure
Kntcrrd a* •^mnH-rla** mailer
January 7 ' . Po*i
Office at ^ Cali-
fornia llio'.rr inr .i. ( of
March J. 1R70
Suh^ Price. Fifty
r Year
Pu' ' • ' ••
San Francisco
roa WHAT voo want to kn
CALL KEARNY
ow 1
112 I
The Activities is the official orKan of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. Use
it as such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Monday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
AN AFPKECIATION OK
PRESIDENT KOSTER
Tlr "N'« w KrpuMlc" of N'l-W
York, a publication apparently not
particularly in sympathy with the
"ii ■ ' • ', r" in an article
ot ;>rarancc of Prcsi-
dfi.i •'•■ '"' ' ■■' In-
fore t' <if
Manuf.i ; vcr-
thrlest speaks very highly of the
Rersonal appearance made by Mr.
Foster.
"Mr. Koster was easily the most
impressive fijrurc in the conven-
tion He dominated his audience
by his maKnificent physical pres-
ence, by his ftKlitinK ardor and
his boldness in voicing fb-i'- "">
pressed emotions."
Again the article says
".\fter the convention hacl scat-
tered, the reporters gathered about
him as the man of all the assem-
blage who could speak with in-
sjM ' ' rity. • • •
-ter received the ap-
pl.i.. . ■,. . to one who is no mrr^
theorist but who speaks out oi'
successful ).r.iclii-.il expiriinre "
BELGIAN OFFICIAL MISSION
Tomorrow, Friday, the members
of the Belgian Official Mission
will be the guests of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce
and the Commercial Club at a
joint luncheon in the rooms of
the Commercial Club. Fifty seats
have been reserved for members of
the Chamber, who are not mem-
bers of the Commercial Club
These seats can be reserved by
members upon application to the
Chamber. The cost of the lunch-
eon is One Dollar. Phone Kearny
112. and make your reservation at
once.
The daylight Mving plan has been
adopted as a war measure by Great Brit-
ain, France. Italy. Austria, Cirrnjany,
ll.ll.n.l I>. ,,.n.rL Norway, .Sweden,
I' and Iceland. The
>• rst year of operation
oi the plan in ail except the last two
countries which adopted the plan this
year.
A Committee of the House of Com-
ti '<• a preliminary study of the
1 **i and in their report slated
l!.... i.v .« suits ••■••'' '.r; "To promote
the greater use ht for recreative
purposes. To <• use of houses
lii'cDsed for the sale of intoxicating Ii-
<|uors. To facilitate the training of tli<
territorial forces. To benefit the phy-
^in^x*' general health and welfare of all
I la>srs of the community. T<» reduce the
iinhistrial. commercial and domestic ex-
piiuliturc on artificial light".
Ill KiiKland the saving in the use of
artituial light since the plan has been in
ctTi-ot is estimated for the summer
months alone as $2,500,000.
A. The food problem 1. This coun-
try is fating a very serious food problem
the solution of which, in part at least, lies
in increased, intensive cultivation of the
soil. .'Ml agricultural operations must
cease at sunset.
2 The Daylight Saving Plan offers
• •pportunity to over 20,000.000 workers
cngageil in trade, transportation and
other pursuits outside the field of agri-
iiilture, for an extra hour of daylight
after their workday is over, for work on
the land. Professor Y. N. Carver. Har-
vard University, and former Chief of
Organization Service of the United
Slates Government says:
"It would be a great help to the
movement for the increase of the pro-
duction of food if working men had
an extra hour of daylight in the even-
ing for work in their gardens. ,'\n
hour's work a day in a garden, if wisely
directed, will produce an amazing
amount of food.
I believe this to be of the utmost
importance. Unless something unfore-
seen happens, the world is going to
experience the greatest food shortage
within the next year that it has known
since the Napoleonic Wars. The
chances are that there will be many
' iinury people in our large cities before
1 ■•her winter is over, not because
there is not enough work for them to
do. not because money wages will not
he high, but because food will be hard
to get at any price. Anything which
will enable working men to produce a
part of their own food is, therefore,
of the utmost importance." '
3. The National Emergency food Gar-
den Commission is ins()iriiig .nnd aiding
the planting of 1.000,000 food gardens
in cities, towns .ind villages. The pro-
"liut of t' 'ens will supply food
^•ihied a* 00. (See .American
i ..re'trv. >, ., .17) Daylight Saving
■•»i!! vivr IrcMiciKlotis iitn>rtus to this
ni..vrment thrrnigh the adflitional day-
iight hour it offers workers and others.
(Continued to page \?l^^
PLACKMKNT BUKKAU
ACTIVITIES FROM JANUARY
TO JULY 1. 1917
.\pplicanl\ adverli»(-d for . 405
Positions open advertised 37
Other applicants listed, not
advertised „ 185
Positions filled „ 195
Inquiries received re ap-
plicants 751
Average number people calling
daily 35
.•\verage number telephone
calls „ 40
.\verage number applicants
placefl, about 40%
396. .'\ccouiitant and ^.jciural office
man with cxtcutive ability and rxporl
experience desires to connect with a
San Francisco concern. Speaks and
writes Spanish fluently. Local refer-
ences.
397. .\nuTican citizen, 41 years of
age, wishes position as accountant or
sales manager. Has had a number of
years experience in these lines and can
furnish best references. Willing to start
on a moderate salary.
398. Man, 35 years of age, until re-
cently chief clerk of one of the largest
purchasing offices of the war department
at Washington, desires a suitable posi-
tion. Has had ten years government
experience and excellent record. Good
accountant: broad experience in office
organization and management, including ^
slii|)ping and warehouse work: is a goo<l
stenographer, speaks Fnglish, German
and French. F.xcellent references.
399. Civil Kngineer, age 31, technical
graduate, wishes a position. Has had
experience in street, sewer and concrete
construction, surveying and mapping.
City references furnished.
400. Young college man with ability
and business experience in .San I'Vancisco
an<l vicinity is desirous of becoming
connected with reliable firm offering
advancement. Nominal salary to start.
References and bond.
401. Prospectus writing, investigations
and reports, and general publicity by
modern methods arc offered by a man
who has had many years of newspaper
and secretarial experience in San Fran-
cisco along business lines.
402. Business man wishes to go east
in interest of local business man or firm.
Will furnish references as to chararter
and ability to anyone who can make
use of his services.
403. A man having a college educa-
tion and experience in selling and min-
ing industry wishes a position, prefer-
ably as mining supcrin^en<lent. Willing
to furnish references and start on a
moderate salary.
404. Efficient office man of seventeen
years experience who is also an expert
accountant and capable of taking full
charge wishes a position. 35 years old.
can furnish best of references. £
405. Single man. 33 years of age ^
wants opportunity of learning export
business .Salary of no importance. Has
had merchandise experience and has
also been identified with one of the
best selling organizations in the country.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
151
Qiaritics Endorsement
oCommitteeo
The Annual Reports of organiz-
ations endorsed by this Committee
are now being received.
After the Reports have been
examined and approved by this
Committee, a new endorsement
will be issued to July 1, 1918.
Members are requested to use
the present list until the new list
can be printed, which will be done
at the earliest possible moment.
406. .\n ililcrly iium. will kimwn in
San I'raiicisco husiiuss circles wishes
a position. Is competent to till posi-
tion as manager, bookkeeper or buyer.
Has also had considerable experience as
salesman. Owns home in San Fran-
cisco and is hiyhly recommended.
W-407. Wonian who is an expert
bookkeeper, also stenographer, has con-
siderable local experience, wishes posi-
tion of responsibility. Willing to .start
on a salary of $100 per month. Can
furnish cxcelUnt references.
POSITIONS
A.408. Wanted— .\n
port man by a well-established
Francisco firm; one familiar with
ncsc and Japanese products, such as
vegetable oils, jieanuts, rice, beans and
kindred lines.
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are interctted write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
Marine Department
"!®r
OPEN
experienced
im-
San
Chi-
1579. Shangliai (China) commission
agent, would like to communicate with
exporters of California canned fruits,
dried and fresh fruits, butter, etc., who
might desire representation in China.
1580. Liverpool (Nova Scotia) firm
would like to communicate with export-
ers of lumber, Oregon I'ine or Douglas
Fir, suitable ft>r ship construction.
1581. San l"ranci>co (Cal ) organiza
tion, on behalf of clients, would like to
communicate with exporters of coffee,
rice, peas and beans.
1582. London (Kngland) party would
like to communicate with manufacturers
of steel bars, plates, sheets, angles,
barbed wire, wire, wire nails and other
wire products.
1583. Stockholm (Sweden) party,
would like to communicate with ex-
porters of dried fruits, particularly dried
apples, who might wish representation
in Sweden. References.
1584. Noumea (New Caledonia) firm
would like to communicate with exi)ort-
ers of California wines — white and red.
A-409. The Philadelphia Commercial
Museum want a reliable party to solicit References. ., r- i \
subscriptions for the weekly bulletin 1585. (niayaquil (Ecuador) commis
which they publish, giving foreign trade sinn agent, would like to communicate
opportunities and other valuable matter «ith exporters of canned fruits, rice,
relating to foreign commerce. A good general provisions, nuts, oils etc., cloth-
commission is allowed on subscriptions ing and paper; who might desire repre-
obtained and this work could be done senation in Guayaquil
in conjunction with other work. Fur-
ther particulars can be obtained from
the San F'rancisco Chamber of Com-
merce.
A-410. An opportunity for an execu-
tive of ability to buy at a sacrifice,
the stock and working interest in a
California corporation of retiring secre-
tary. $1,000 to $2,0(X) spot cash re-
quired. Gentleman with wholesale ma-
chinery or hardware experience pre-
ferred, but ability is fir>-t essential.
EMPLOYMENT PROBLEM
MEETING
The regular meeting of the Society
for Study of Employment Problems will
be held tonight in the Breakfast Room
of the San Francisco Commercial Club.
Mr. Max Watson, the vocational expert
of the State Civil Service Commission,
will make a trip from Sacramento and
will be the principal speaker of the
evening. IF YOU C.\NNOT .XTTFND,
BE REPRESENTED.
Would like cor-
respondence in Spanish, also cata-
logues, price lists, etc.
1586. Odessa (Russia) commission
agent would like to communirate with
.Xmcrican manufacturers who might de-
sire rcprosintation in Russia.
1587. Marseilles (France) commission
firm, would like to communicate with
exporters of lard and salt provisions,
California dried and canned fruits, can-
ned fish, condensed or sterilized milk,
cleansing products, blacking, etc.. chemi-
cal products for bleaching, sulphur,
colors and varnish, who might desire
representation in France, or Paris only.
Have excellent facilities f'r prompt de-
livery and reshipment.
OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPORTERS
Philippine sugar to the amount of
75,040 bags, was brought in last week
by the Japanese Steamer Suki .Maru
Vessel was consigned to the Robert
Dollar Co. who will load lu-r outw.ird
for Oriental ports.
Coast lumber rates are at present in a
very strong condition as shown by the
fixture of two small steamers last week.
The Prentiss was taken at $5.00 per
thousand to load at .Mbion for San
Pedro discharge, while the South Coast
receives $^).0U from l^ureka for San
Francisco Hay discharge.
The Ship .Northern Light arrived here
last week with a cargo of 3,381 tons of
coal loaded at Nanaim«>. H. C, for the
Western Fuel Co. This ve>«sel ha«l been ly-
ing idle at a Pacific Coast iK)rt since
1914, and was taken by our Governmeni
uixiii declaration of war, and chartereil
out.
The total receipts of coal at this port
for the six months en<ling June, from
all sources were 228.445 tons. For the
corresponding j)eriod of 1916 189.705
tons arrived. The bunkering of steam-
ers which has grown to large propor-
tions the past year, accounts for the
increased importations.
The Barge E. H. Sutton which has
been in service on the .\tlantic for the
past fifteen years, will be re-rigged as
a ship and put in the off-shore trade
once again, in which she was famous
a couple of decades ago. The Sutton
made many smart voyages between New
York and San l-'rancisco in the oil
Sutton & Beebe Clipper Line.
The Union Iron Works is preparing for
the construction of thirty steel steamers
of 12.000 tons gross ior the United
States Shipping Hoard. They will be built
at the .\Iamecia plant of the company
and will be completed in eighteen
months.
Her hold filled to capacity with Phil-
ippine Island i)ro<lucts the Grace liner
Colusa, arrived here this week. One
shipment of 5,0()0 bales of Manila hemp
was consigned to a local cordage manu-
f.icturiiig plant.
.\ii unusiial importation at this port,
came per the Oceanic Steamship Co.'s
V^cntura, arriving here last week. It
consisted of 2,429 sacks of .Australian
maize, loaded at Sydney, and was con-
signetl to the .Mbcrs Bros. Milling Co
of San Francisco. Among other food-
stuffs brought forward on the same ves-
sel for local merchants, was 5,598 case-
of frozen egg pulp, and 1,352 sacks ot
grey peas.
els of the
.Maiiv exporters are an.xinus t<. get in .Another of the new vess
touch with foreign reliable importers Standard Oil Co. which will shortly
The Philadelphia Commercial Museum leave San Francisco on her maiden voy
has been issuing a weekly bulletin for age is the Motor Ship La Merced, com
I* I* some years which contains many oppor- manded by Capt. J. C. Dart.
CHANCE FOR ORIENTAL TRADE tunities from all parts of the world. A Materials for the vessels to be built by
I'.xp.rienrr.l business man. cmv.rs.iiit nominal subscription of $5.00 per annum the Kolph Shipbuilding (To. at Lureka. is
with most anv line, is going to the has been made and each subscriber is being brought from Columbia River in
Orient (Japan and China) with a view registered and his name, address and line liarges which arc towed down. I he
to representing American firms. Would .f business furnished the various foreign Chas B. Kenney arrived at the plant
like to get in touch with manufacturers correspondents. It appears to be an ex July 4th and the Isaac Reed which
of machinery and general merchandise, ccllcnt means of getting in touch with discharged its heavy timbers, left
etc. .Mso would like to act as buying foreign buyers and the Museum is well same day in tow of Tug
agent. Can give excellent references, and favorably known throughout the return cargo.
To be rciched through Foreign Trade world. Copies of the bulletin can be like number
Department of the Chamber. seen at the Foreign Trade Department constructed for
had
the
of Tug Oneonta for
Three steamers ami a
of barkcntines arc to b.
owner's account.
IW
S«n Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitie*
Transportation
Deoartment
Contracts Let for New
Army Cantonments
Awardi Will Amount to Appfox-
8ACRAMKNTO VALl.KY KATES imatrly $3.5(K).000 Hach
.11 Kr«n- •» »n
^' "" WORK TO START AT ONCE
(he
II of The contract* for the nixircn canton-
Amon^ the Momberr
' ■• t-.r.nrfl of ninr .tirrrtor* of the *
<in|)o*ccl
: t. Capt
I K |).<iM.K. I J I'riiiKk. I. S
shrrman, Capi Friif ni%en. ('apt Kinar
llillr of ncrRcn. '^ " *VMk
tntt and C \' I ■ m
.f ihc Pajara Val of
WaKonvillc.
T)lr t (illlli.ili\ is .1 lllillliMl ildllar I'or-
Sunset Gulf Rates. unr
o Ulli .Ollotltll
• «<) each and
^ oi the contractor*
led in co^la hut must
iiir III The com-
in ihi- about srvrn
rat<
In •
to
in-
lore
iHcd
red
— re-
.i<kt than
CALIFORNIA FIFTKEN PER CENT
CASE DISMISSED
The carrier* have withdrawn their
rail ui>ii1i> .iti. ■ii'. uith till- i'\irt>ii>>n of
the San
Fra - s in
the rAti* uit ilic ri«< ty Iinr<>
flearings on the»e a; ~ will be
rrmmed on the ihirtren:!: u: :hi« month
Bills of Lading
' I.eaKue.
of V , a mem-
ber. ii.4fe i»»ur>l a iirctil.ir urKuiK upon
•hip|>rf« the nrrf««ity of fiirni^hinR
.: liikel-i
J lie trou-
to
" .1 \
\
|.-.,r
Ihl^
s
■ ' • 1
r.l.i
cue
ror ihe pur-
cfTiciency in
he point* hrouffht out by
I r.-it;iie * circular as bcinft respons-
for numerous error* that occur
arc
I. Illrgibiliiy 2 Poor carbons. 3.
'"^!'i!i!>iiik' 1>i!I» f-> riof at»rrr willi tin-
■ ry to the Bovrrnment these con-
•- nrc.
.\ - . Fred T. I.cy & Co.. Inc..
Spr; 'ta«s
A ike. \Va*h.. Hurley Mason
& « a. Wash.
\\ i ..;iiisi.,rt n, \ J. Irwin I.cighton.
I26 N. lith St.. Phila. Pa.
.Ntlanta. Ga., .\rthur Tufts. Atlanta.
Ga
Columbia. S. C. Hardaway Construe-
timi (°<i . ('i>lnm)>us, Ga.
Ihilliv "the. Ohio. A. Bentley A Sons
Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Little Rock. .Ark , James Stewart *c
Co
Louisville. Ky., Mason & llanKar,
Richmond. Ky.
Battle Creek. Mich . Porter Bros..
Detroit. Mich.
Fort Sam Houston. Texas, Stone &
Webster. Boston. Mass
Fort Rilev. Kan., Geo. A. Fuller Co.,
New York.'N Y.
Pes Moines. Iowa. Chas. Wcitz's
Sons. Des Moines. Iowa
Rockford. Ill, Bates & RoRcrs. Chic-
.IRO. III.
V.ii.liank. L. I.. Thompson-Starrctt
. York. N. Y.
•lis Junction. Md., Smith,
.S: Mac Isaacs, N'ew York. N Y.
'iirR, Va.. Rhinehart & Dennis
L". Lharlottesville. Va
On account of the nature of the
work every effort was made to select
the most experienced contractors
Wherever there were such contractors
near the work to be done, they were
selected.
This work is under the Reneral charge
of Colonel I. \V. I.ittell. whose office
\<iams Building, 133.^ F. Street.
.;..n. I). C.
qur
Uk€«] witl) the bUiiks uot
' rach other 4. Shipper*
ir name a* <
vn on bill •
NEW TARIFF RATE
.Northern Pacific Stcaniship
\ and San Francisco & Portland
i; '•ii.inivnip (\i . Operating ' *
do Francisco and Portland. I
• »t ftltoMing cla»»ihcation rate* to
fuIL affected.
•ce if their
tes
.<ite these
interests are
' uli
loriHit C'o.tkt Hit)) its lirail tilTiir* in
the Insurance Exchange Building.
The Paul Cli>p*t(Kk Company. Im-
porter* an<l Exporter* have just opened
office<t in the Insurance Exchange
BuildiuK. S. .\. Mcl.ran is manager.
\\ '" .". " ' • irl, a new grain
rirni in the Merchants
r.xi li.ii' k'"' I'liiiiiiiiK
Martinez Gallardo Salvador, hat op-
ened an import and export commission
office at .VI3 Market Street
The Phoenix Sidewalk Light Com-
pany ha* moved into their new factory
building at 317 Harriet Street
The Trenton Potteries Company hat
opened a wholesale department at 55
Bluxome Street.
The Monogram Oil Company ha*
moved to 798 Minnesota .Street.
The Stone Cigar Manufacturing Com-
pany ha* recently moved to 113 Front
Street. ^
The Milwaukee Lace Paper Cotipany ^
has opened an office in the Phelan
Building with Stanley S. Smith as re-
presentative.
The Mandowol Company ha* been
formed for the manufacture of oil colors
for photographs, and is located at 5550
California Street.
The Sullivan Machinery Company ha*
moved to the Hobart Building.
A new building to cost over $l(¥).f¥)n
is to be erected back of the F.mpnriuni
for the Hulse-Bradford Company
A new wholesale furrier shop ha*
opened at 742 Market Street J. 1.
Powell is the proprietor
The new building being erected in the
rear of the Mills Building is to house
the various departments of the .Netna
Insurance Company.
Peter Bressman. hat manufacturer, ha*
moved to 7R3 Mission Street
The E. Clemens Ilor^t Company, is to
move from their present location, 150
Pine Street, to the new building being
erected on Pine Street, near Sansome.
The Doane Motor Co,. 425 Fourth St.
manufacturers of the only low-bodied
motor truck, because of increasing busi-
ness is to put up a new building at
Third and Perry .Sts.
The Van I-aak Mfg. Co, makers of
broom* and brushes at 3281 Harrison
St.. are enlarging tlnir factory. £'
im im \
NEW DIRECTOR
Mr. Morgan A Gunst has been
elected a director of the Chamber to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
Ition of Mr. Frank 1. Turner.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activilie*
153
Business for You
July 15. iyi7. 130 p. in. I>iils will
l)c receive*! by the Depot Quarter-
master's Department at l-'ort Mason
for both onions and potatm-s Speci-
ticatiuns are on file at the Chamber.
The R S Hacon Veneer Co., 211
Vorth Ann Street. Chicago. III., are In
the njarket for retlwoutl hurl.
Th«.> .Muchlcisen. _\»70 State Street.
San Dii-k'o. Cal . is in the market to
Illy poultry supplies.
Ilunh T. liNher. Central National
Hank lUiildint;. Tupeka, Kan., is seeking
I market tor a fluerspar deposit in
1 olorado. This ore is suitable for
making steel.
C W. U atson. 733 P. K. Building.
I.os .^nKeles, Cal . wishes to get in
t<>uch with rice mills in this state.
Chas. A Rowley, (iila Hcml, .\riz . is
seeking a market for several carloads
>i' honey.
K. Hergland. Marshfield, C^re.. is
-eeking a market for white cedar (Port
• >rfiirdl telephone ami telegraph poles.
Itoddington- Howie Chemical Co, 655
North Hroadway. I.os Angeles. Cal..
desires to get in touch with wholesale
>lealer> in cream of tartar, tartaric acid,
irrowroot. rice tlour. corn starch, casein
.ind bicarbonate of soda.
C. K. Masuya, Box 614, Calexico, Cal .
In in the market to dispose of 10 or 12
carloads of watermelons (Chilean) ,
McCullough Lumber Co., 112 Market
Street. San Francisco, desires to get in
I oiiuiiunication with prospective buyers
of Ini.its
GOOD CLOTHES IN JAPAN
Ketween four and six million people
in Japan are wearing Occidental cloth-
ing, and the situation is big enough to
have led the bureau of foreign and
■ Stic commerce to have issued a
rt on the subject. "Wearing Ap-
i'aicl in Japan," a publication which
may be secured for fifteen cents. Japan
cannot hold this trade by itself. Before
the war England and Germany sold
large quantities of ready-made clothing
to the Japanese at high prices. The
well dressed men of Japan demand im-
ported clothes. Even the best native
tailors have their cutting done by
Knglish an«l .American tailors.
( Contituied frurn |)aj;e 15(1)
B. Conservation of Coal and Other
Material Resources. 1 There is no
ioiilit liiit what this country will achieve
the savings that the European nations
have experienced.
(t> K-.t.,rf L. Brunet of the Rhode
III ' ittee of Public Safety es-
' i'<'' t .it Providence will save
-■' "11) yearly in lighting and fuel and
country would save $40,000,000 an-
nually.
ih) The Special Committee of the
l"'-tiin Chamber of Commerce esti-
■' » that the country would save
< (. .■■MNN) annually in the use of arti-
; (on basis of plan for opera-
c year).
«c> Cleveland .saved $200,000 during
the first six months operation of the
plan.
President Koster Urges
Uniform Accounting
Economy Must be Secured Without
Efficiency Loss
I The following letter haa been scut to
'.Mayor Kolph and the Board of Supcr-
M.>ors by I'resident Koster;
"By reason ol the entry of this country
into the great war, and by reason ul
the serious obligations which have been
assumed by us as a nation with regard
to this war, not only is it necessary tor
us tu husband all our resources, but to
practice rigid economy, and economy
on the part of state and city govern-
ments IS as essential as on the part
kjI individuals, and is necessary particu-
larly on the part ol city governments,
in order to relieve the burdens upon the
individual citizens, which they must
bear.
■ True economy, how ever, is not ob-
tained at the loss of efficiency. In
order to practice proper economy there-
tore, it is ol the utmost importance that
an intelligent, systematic investigation
be made of all sources of revenue and
all objects ol expenditure.
"An ordinance recently introduced in-
to the Board of Supervisors, providing
lor a uniform classilication ot objects
ol expenditure has been vetoed by tlie
mayor, and the supervisors in the face
of that veto have allowed the ordi-
nance to tail of passage. An appropria-
tion in the recent budget ordinance ol
$2U,U(XI for accounting expenses has, by
the major's veto been reduced to $5,0U0
and that veto has been accepted by the
Board of Supervisors. Vet, the import-
ance in connection with this paramount
issue of economy of having a unitorin
system of accounts in the city govern-
nutit, and having a unitorin classilica-
tion of objects of expenditure is too
obvious to need the support of argu-
ment, and the necessity for these uni-
form systems, as we have been advised
is recognized by the Mayor and by the
Board of Supervisors.
".\s we understand the action of the
Mayor and the Board of Supervisors,
with relation to the budget appropriation
for accounting expenses, and with rela-
tion to the ordinance providing a uni-
form classification of objects of ex-
penditure, that action did not indicate
a hostility to such uniform systems, but
was predicated upon the desire to have
such systems installed by the State
Board of Control, rather than by a
private firm of public accountants.
"We. therefore, request of the Mayor
and the Board of Supervisors that ap-
propriate action be now taken to secure
for the City and County of San Fran-
cisco, the services of the State Board
of Control, to install in the City gov-
ernment a uniform system of accounts,
and to provide for a uniform classitica-
ti(»ii of objects of expenditure. These
uniform systems should be obtained at
the earliest practicable date as upon
them must rest all efTorts at that rigid
economy which is necessary, yet which
must be secured without loss of ef-
ficiency."
Law and Order Work
Finds Widespread
Approval
Winnipeg Builders Exchange Wants
Information as to Methods
Used in San Francisco
■ ■
HUNDREDS OF LETTERS FLOOD
COMMITTEF OFFERING CON-
GRATULATIONS FOR WORK
ACCOMPLISHED
f . ■ ^
Interest in the work nt ilie Law and
Order Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, evidenced by huinlrecls of
letters received from various points in
this country following the circulariza-
tion of the Law and Order Book has
stretched across the boundary into
Canada, .\mong other letters received
regarding the book and the work of
the Committee during the past week
was one from Mr J >hn S ILmper.
.Secretary Winnepeg Builders l"!xchange,
W iniiepeg. Manitoba, in which .Mr.
llo<)per says: "We take the liberty of
■iskiiig fur a few copies of your book
re(.;arding Law and Order in San Fran-
cisco. We understand this was a big
undertaking but came out successful.
We are having trouble now in our
midst, but intend to fight it to a finish.
We would be pleased to get wiiat in-
formation wc can regariling this under-
taking, and the way you went about it.
.\ny assistance you can give us will cer-
tainly be appreciated."
From a Sir A. B. .Stainm, I-lditor of
the "Pacific Laundryman." Seattle,
Washington, the following letter was
received: "I would appreciate receiving
a copy of the booklet your organization
issued on the 'open shop' question when
the million dollar campaign was inaug-
urated. In f)ur July issue we will fea-
ture an article on the 'open shop', and
for that reason I would be glad to hear
from you as soon as possible."
A most interesting letter was received
from the President of a Wisconsin Paper
Co. which in part is as follows: "I have
in. mind the location of manufacturing
interests at points in the great West,
and have on my tabic now letters from
men suggesting San Francisco rather
than other |)oints I Iia<l in mind, bui
up to the receipt of your most inspiring
publication I had crossed the name of
San Francisco oflF from the available
possibilities. In days to come I shall
rejoice in counting San Francisco a
city where liberty, justice, progress an J
prosperity i|ualify in the liigliest de-
grc-f "
O. H. FISCHER ELECTED
PRESIDENT
(^. 11. I'ischer, piisidiiit of the Union
Gas Engine Comj)aiiy of San I-'rancisco
has just returned from attendance at
the National fias Engine .\ssociation
Convention in Chicago. Mr. Fischer
was elected president of the .Associa-
tion and is the first western man to
hold this honor. Mr. Fischer also at-
tended a conference in Washington.
D. C, at which a large number of air
1 plane engine experts were present.
The Industrial Advance of
Modern Steel Plants Are Nearing Completion
EXHIBITS NUMBERS FIVE AND SIX
Jewell Steel and Malleable Ca.l Company. June 19. 1917
N«w Plant of Edw. Soule Co., Division St. and Potrero Ave.
Both Firms Located Here By the Chamber
Ten years of coniracliiiK. manufactur-
and tn.irl < tiiii/ activity in '>-ii!
inir
Franc iMTo's
vinrrii Mr
territory ha««
ulc of the 1 '
offices in R'
iK. of two tli; .
!- the be»t place ifi
i;n an industry and -it
place in which to con-
1 of hu*inc*» throiit;!)
;orcinK stccI and wire.
Abstract of Census of
Manufactures
which '
is a pfo iiai>i<
duct a business
The
the Ml'
wire faliri.
so Rreat as '
to move from i:> 'IM « .in ni>ii«ir an'l
factory at 7th ami South Streets 'o a
newer and larger home.
In choosing a location suitable to
their field of -i they hav<
selected primart' rancisco, set-
ondarily. the halt i«;.m k ot land on the
south side of Division Street between
Pp..„. - \ -„ I Hampshire S'- •
Et ■ > site, which
prt ,.,„.< {f' •! -.
wi- V days of <
bur hown in the
picture, in which they
slock and eni[>I v af><>.!t -
do all cutti
of metal n:
of construction.
WashinRton. D C. July .^. 1017— The
Abstract of the Census of Manufactures
has just been issued bjr the Bureau of
the Census. This imjuiry relates t<> the
ndar year 1914. The Abstract pre-
;«. in convenient form, with an
alithabetical index, all the information
jthat will be needed by the great major-
jity of persons who have use for the
'manufactures statistics. It gives, for
''' , arate manufacturing industries.
^ relating to number, ^izc. and
. iiarai (cr of ownership of esta' ' '
iments, and slates in which lo<
• - prielors. officials, salaried r--
. wage earners, classified .
Hex and, in the case of wage ^>:<.
>rding to whether 16 years of age or
r. or under that age: salaries and
CCS paid; power used; fuel consumed:
of materials: value of products;
s of principal products; and
other items. Copies for your
imspeciion are on file at the Chamber.
The picture above shows the construc-
tion work on the new plant of the Jewell
Steel & Malleable Company of California,
located at 25th Street and Potrero Ave.,
and illustrates the rapid progress being
made since ground was broken about
May 15th. This plant is the only Malle-
able Iron Works in San Francisco. Its
success is assured and already business
has been secured from British Columbia
tf> Mexico and as far cast as Denver.
The plant is located on property of ap-
proximately 77,0IX) s(|uarc feet in area.
The buildings occupy 14,000 square feet.
The Company exj>ects to commence oper-
ations this month, with an output of 100
tons per month It has been found nec-
essary, before commencing operations, to
plan an immediate enlargement of the
plant so that the above output can be in-
creased 509^.
I« l«
A "FOOL PROOF" NUT
• ' "I the newest of San Franci'-'-"'-
:uring firms is the Wr-
iiid Lock Nut Company, w i
tactory is located at Tenth and Fols<ini
Streets. cnKagciJ in the manufacture of
a lock nut which "freezes" to the bolt
and does not jam.
This nut. for which no washer is
needed, can be locked at any point on
the bolt to accommodate oscillating or
pulsating movements.
(fSi
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
fc.f'PATED JU\>.y'
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY Till l.'^I»^^ — JULY lOxii. 1017
^o. 29
ARMY OF CIVILIAN PATRIOTS NECESSARY TO WIN WAR
San Francisco Businessmen Urged To Forego Excessive Profits
STRUGGLE MEANS INDUSTRIAL REBIRTH
By Carl Vrooman
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
EVER before have the busi-
ness men of a nation
shown such patriotism as
they have shown in the
United States during the
past three nujnths. In-
stead of reKar«linK the war
as an opportunity to extort ilK-Kitimatc
war protils from a dazed and distractccl
Government many of them have i)ffere<l
not only their services but their enor-
mous business organizations and prop-
erties to the Government, on any condi-
tions it might see fit to impose. This
is a splendid and thrilling manifesta-
tion of the real American spirit.
Those of us to whom the gods have
not vouchsafed the distinction of serv-
ice in the trenches, evidently will find
■ 1 : at home to show conr.ii;<.
M and patriotic devotion
• ^ . -I'lr by side with those I"cd( ral
t'l \a\^ who have drawn down upon
:!n.!:i-clves venomous abuse for h.i\inK
dared to insist on keeping this war
free from any taint of graft, extortion,
or other forms of illegitimate war
profits.
If this war is to be won, we shall
have to put several armies in the lield.
The Army of "Sanunies"' in the
trenches, making of their breasts a
rampart for free government and free
men; the army of food producers in
the furrows and the women's army of
food conscrvers.
If an army of civilian p.itriois be
not organizerl to stand behind the Presi-
dent and tight this great tight for busi-
ness honor, while our boys in khaki arc
gaining for themselves and for their
country and imperishable renown, light-
ing and dying triumphantly in the tren-
ches, that country will be disgraced at
home by a despicable scramble for ille-
gitimate war profits on steel and coal,
on munitions antl food. Men of .\mer-
ical This degradation must not come.
Ten millions of the flower of .-Xmerican
manhood by the selective <Iraft have
had their names written on tlie nation's
immortal roll of honor. The nation
calls today for an equal number of
volunteers to fight in the business
world, and at the ballot box, to make
the conduct of this war as clean and
patriotic, as heroic and self-sacriBcing
at home as it is in the trenches of
France and Flanders.
Any man who is actuated by a lower
motive than this is not a red-blooded,
loyal, hundred per cent .American Any
man who allows personal interest, am-
bition, or partisan prejudice, to keep
him from participating in this militant
civic crusade for national decency and
self-respect, is unworthy to live under
the flag that floated over Washington
and the heroes of the Revolution, and
that today floats over those boys of
our own flesh and blood whose lives
are dearer to us than anything save
only freedom and honor, but who today
arc preparing to die unflinchingly that
a free America may live.
Every day we hear men regret that
they are too old to enlist. There is no
man too old to enlist in tliis home
guard of our national honor. There is
no man t<io old to make his sacrifice
at the shop, the bank, the farm, the
ballot-box, a sacri'uc of greed and
partisanship, a sacritue of the oppor-
tunity to extort illegitiniale war profits
from country or from fellow country-
men.
This war is going to mean to our
nation a rebirth. .-Xll business and in-
dustry is going to be raised to a higher
"•landard. l-'very patriot who partici-
p.ites in this great work of social and
I'olitical reconstruction is a civic soldier
of democracy. Every citizen who fails
to participate in this patriotic move-
ment is a slacker.
I5h
h~-t2r of Commerce Activitios
San Francisco to be Pacific
Coast Point for Cables
Cantonment Contract* to be
Awarded at Once
PACIFIC COAST SHIPYARDS
TO BE RUSHED TO
CAPACITY
Cable Censorship Regulations Which Are
Effective July 26, 1917
The Following List Supersedes Previous Instructions
lalivr
NN
\^a•hlngton Krprvtcn-
ihr t'KafntxT
1/th
tiding l>'
iiut It 1^
ii cincfRcncy
ouiKil ut National Dc-
■, to let contracts for Na-
1 LANGUAGK. CablcKramt
I iitr.il and South America to the \V.
.'i< s, and to points reached by
"i-n in plain
Ml.
to I Will hr panned when censor is !»atisfied
•rd or when a single
s into two or more
' :■> the Censor.
I) K L A Y S.
arc accepted at
be stnpprd, ile-
dcalt witli at
Uuard
Vista.
Palo
will
Alto ;i
give pr
tracts
I,.... Ml
niutofs. ■
great cc
Thi- in<>!
<;,
i> a I 'ail
nated at
:ts u>r
with H
for
in
by at>out 43«MJ»«> tons
Coast yard will have an
opportunity to build ships. Plans
snrvry of an all American Canal
-.• to be executed ■
■.rection of Departii
■ ' Canal wfn
y Lane, and
s in etfect in the loreiKii
concerned. The name of the
.lie sii^ll be written in the check and
A ill be signalled free:
1 A. Ii. C 5th edition.
2 Scott's 10th edition
i. Western I'niun (not including
I'lvc letter edition).
4. Liebcr's (not including five letter
edition).
^ lUntley's Complete Phrase Code
(not iiK-liiding the oil and
mining supplements),
b. Uroomhall's Imperial Combina-
tion Code.
7. Hroomhall's Imperial Combina-
tion Code, rubber edition.
■> .Xtlantic Cotton Code,
edition
' .xi.i^.^idc Code, 5th edition.
10. A. Z.
3. AHDRKSSKS. Must be complete:
t>ut properly registered cotle addresses
1 i\ I>i- u^til. where permitted by the
:>»ad. However, c<)de ad-
red subsequent to Decem-
ber Jl, lyio. may not be used in mes-
sages to and from Central and South
America. Cuba, Porto Rico. Virgin Is-
lands. Hayti. San Domingo, Curacao.
.;cs transmitted over the
■;4ciiic Cable, or via Trans-
York.
Fran-
trans-
some
greatly cnhanct:d
1*1
THREE PER
The Southern
Fred A. Ricker.
fers the i'Mll...vi-
of what
grade r-
Silk
A
a train ut
lonir. may
acre tracts, pro-
desert will be
CENT GRADE
per
nvrr
• •n ilie
tin
look
•od
r up tl)
top ot the last car in
<rr(CT i« seated. Th»<
tct that
are ov<
tiirf'- I* a three !■
hundred
4. SIGNATLRKS All cablegrams
'""-• be signed ; in the case of an indi-
I by the surname at least, in the
of a t'irm or organization by the
surname of a responsible member of
the tirm or officer of the organization,
when satisfactory information regarding
him is on file with the censor; or by
an abbreviated signature of two or
more words from the incorpc»rated title
•• ' ■ 1., _,..>. 1.1. 1.. « !-*xamples. ■'I*- •
- Mail Steam -
, - . national" for
;id .National Hank, or "'Studcbaker
.oration" for The Studebaker Cor-
iH>ration of .America). The full name
■ 'f sender must appear on space pro-
' ! on blank. Code addresses as
.tures are not permitted.
ADDRESS AND SIGNATURK
IN FULL. Every sender of a cable-
• r im must placc his full n.i""' ">•'
■n the face of the c.i'
vise the full name an<!
whiih the pa»- ui the addressee. This will not be coll-
ie aTomplished sidered a pnrt of thf cablegram, but is
■ and the for the i- censor.
.rt. and 6 C WITHOUT
:ii every TEXT. \\ m n"t m- passed.
7. SINGLE WORD CABLEGRAMS
^^ I >i us 111 ;
8 Sll
l'l«- _ All ..,,.
I's risk and may
or olherMise
the discretion of the censor and without
notice to the senders. No information
respecting the transmission, delivery, or
other disposal of any cabK-Krains. shall
be given by paid ser\i ^ciuests
made by mail must be to the
telegraph or cable coni|i.iiii< s .tud must
be passed upon by the ceiis«ir. Tele-
graphic or post ackn iwiedgments of
the receipt ( P. C. or P. C. P. services)
are suspended to all countries.
9. INFORMATION TO SKNDFR.S
The Cable Company will notify the
station of origin by free service when
a message does not conform to the
censorship regulations. .\ny explana-
tion of a test word f)r words, etc . re-
quired by the censor from the sen«ler
in the United States or Canada shall be
obtained by a collect message from the
censor to the sender and by a paid
reply from the sender of the cablegram.
10. CODED CAHI.EtiRAMS Filed
directly at cable ofTices where a cable
censor is stationed, as at New
Key West, (ialveston and San
cisco. should be accompanied by a
lation. and if it is certified by
responsible member of a linn it will
tend to expedite the transmission of the
message.
11. FIGURES Unrelated numbers
or code words which translate into un-
related numbers are prohibited, except
as set out in (laragraph 12
12 SERIAL NUMBERING OF
CABLEGRAM.S. Will be permitted under
the following conditions: Cablegrams
may be numbere«l from one to one hun-
dred, inclusive, in plain figures or au-
thorized code translating into plain
figures. At option of the sender two
adililional figures may be added to
••rrt.Tl number, indicating the day of the
•li. and these figures may be in jiiain
■ s or in authorized code translating
into ligures. but on the first nine days
of tlie month the numerial shall he
preceded by a zero The serial number,
when used, shall be the last word in
the message preceding the signature.
Nothing herein requires any cablegram
to have a serial number.
\y TEST WORDS, (a) Test words
.nrr permitted when senders comply with
'aticms as already issued, which
. be furnished on application to the
cLiisor or telegraph and cable com-
panies.
(b) Cablegrams with test word to
addressee who has qualified for use of
test words shall be passed.
(Continued on page 157.)
San Tranclsco Chamber of Coipmerco Actlvitias
157
Trade At A Glance By
Bradstreets
SAN I KAN CISCO
Wholesale ami JoIjIjihk Tradf — Fair.
Retail Tra»U' — I''air.
MaiuifacturinK ami Industry— Active.
Collections— (jood.
SEATTLE
Wholesale and Jol>l)invj Trade— Seasonal.
Retail Tratle— Normal.
MamifaciiirinK and Industry— Active.
Collections — (^i«>»»d.
SPOKANE
Wholesale an«l J.-lthiii^; Tra«le— Good,
Retail Trade — lni|)rove«l
Manufacturing and Industry— Active.
Collections — Good.
Labor trouble thrt-atens
TACpMA
Wholesale Trade — (iood.
Retail Trade— l-'air.
.Manufacturing anti Industry — .\ctive.
Collections — l'"air.
PORTLAND
Wholesale Ira.li (in,,.!.
Retail Trade —l-"air.
.ManufacturiuK and Industry — .Active.
Collections — Good.
Shi|>buil»lin>j — \'«rv :iili\ <•.
LOS ANGELES
Wholesale and Jobbing Tra<le — Fair.
Retail Trade — I'air.
Manufacturing; and Industry — .\ctive.
Collections — fair.
.■\ Rfiifral shortage in both skilled and
unskilled labor: navel orange crops
not encouraniiiK
(Continuid from page 1.^6.)
(c) Foreign branches of .\nicrican
firms, banks, or other organizations
which have (pialit'ied for use of test
word need not make additional affidavit
but are privileged to u»c test word
under afTi<lavit of parent organization.
(d) Foreign lirms, banks or other or-
ganizations will be privileged to use
lest word only after making affidavits
as required by censorship test word
regulation.
14. COMMODITY. As a general
ride the commntlity should be included
in the message It may be omitted at
the discretion of the censor if it an-
pears in the translation filed by the
sender in a manner satisfactory to the
censor. If it is omitted in a message
arriving from a foreign source then
censor if he thinks expedient may de-
mand the commodity from the a«ldrcssee.
15. PROM I HITS. In addition to the
other above regulations, the following
are prohibited:
(a) Military Information.
(b) .\id to the Knemy.
(c) Information of all trans-ocean
movements of vessels.
(d) I'rivatc Codes.
(e) Cablegrams obscure anfl not
understandable to the censor.
MESS FUND -CIRCUS'
"Hronco i'.iisting." "ICxliibition Drills."
"Wrestling on Horseback, The Rook-
io's First Ri«le." are some of the fea-
tures to be enacted at the F'arewell
Circus and Dance by Company "B"
Signal Corps. San F'rancisco's well
known outfit.
The Circus will take place at the San
I"rancisco Riding School. Seventh Ave.
Figures Show Advisability New Members Since Last
of U.S. Merchant Marine Publication
The following figures taken from
"Statistical .Abstract of the United
States" and elaborated by the Foreign
Trade Department of the San F'rancisco
Chamber of Commerce show very
clearly one good reason why we should
have an .American Merchant Marine.
During the fiscal year ending June
30, 1916, there were entered and cleared
at .American ports 76,fiSS.77l net tons
engaged in foreign commerce. Of this
amount, 19,208,744 net tons or twenty-
five per cent consisted of ".American"
ships.
A net ton is 100 cubic feet or two
and a half times more than a cargo
measurement ton wliicli consists of
forty cubic feet. Multiplying this ton-
nage, therefore, by two and a half it
gives a total of 191,721,927 cargo meas-
urement tons of which the United
States represented 48,021.860 tons.
While all cargo is nf>t c.irried by
measurement and while it is probabK
that all the vessels represented <lid not
enter and clear with full loa<ls yet con-
sidering the great scarcity of tonnage
and the very high rates charged it wouM
appear to be a very conservative esti-
mate to figure five dollars per cubic
ton on the above tonnage which would
represent the enormous sum of $9.^8.609,63.^
paid out for ocean freight in one year.
Of this amount the United .States pro-
portion would figure $240, 109..^00. leav-
ing $718..S(X),3.15 which foreign ship-
owners received for carrying freight to
and from the United States.
If the amount invested in these foreign
ships was invested in the United States
a fair idea may be drawn as to the
value it would be to manufacturers and
wage earners.
I« 1^
VESSELS MUST GET LICENSES
.\iiiioiiiutiiuMit w.is iiKi'lf >ist<rilay
morning by Captain Robert I.. Russell,
commandant of the twelfth naval dis-
trict, that license blanks for iindocu-
mental craft are now availalile, and
that all vessels engaged in the navi-
gation of the waters of the naval dis-
tricts of the United States, or in de-
fensive sea areas, will be require'l to
be licensed by the commandant of the
naval district in which they belong.
Licenses given by commandants of
one district will be accepted in an-
other district and no additional license
will be required of a boat owner navi-
gating in a district otlu-r than in the
one for which the license is issued,
providing that the boat is not to re-
main in the new district. I'ailure to
carry a license will render a vessel
liable to detention and boats detained
will be sent to the nearest port for ex-
amination.
Persons applying for license will be
required to submit satisfactory refer-
ence as to intention, loyalty and good
character. Owners of vessels located
in San I'rancisco bay ami its tribu-
taries should make application in per-
son or in writing to Capiain W. E.
Reynolds. Room 418 Custom House,
San F'rancisco.
KaiUy, A. i .. In- m-urance, 2.^0 .San
some St.
' Bchnke, FVed. .American Tent & .Awn-
ing Co.. 1284 Mission St
Californa Producers Co , Hroktrs, Beans,
Grain, Hay and Rice. I(K)4 4th St
Clark Draying Co, J. A., Draying. 110
Bush St.
Clements, J. N.. Motor Dist. Co., 1242
.Mission St.
Continental Ins. Co., Insurance, 433 Cal-
ifornia St.
KMer, W. T , Gen. .Agt., .Adams Express
Co. 543 Market St.
Holland Land Co., Lands. 510 Alaska
Commercial Building.
G. C. MacDonaM. .M. D. Surgeon. 233
Post St.
Moore. Courtney I... .Attorney, 732 Mill-
Building.
Myers, Garfield, Machinery Merchaiu
931 Hearst Building.
Owl Publishing Co.. 704 Hooker & Leu;
Building.
Padilla & Co.. Ben, F.xporters, Import-
ers and Commission Merchants, 1205
I-'irst National Bank Building.
Portage Rubber Co. of Cal.. 745 Mission
St.
WORKING THE FREIGHT CAR
ON SUNDAY
One "war measure" that has been
suggested as a means of relieving freight
congestion provides for the loading ami
unloading of freight on .Sundays as well
as holidays. Southern Pacific agents
who are now engaged in a great car
loading contest are appealing to ship
pers and receivers to help out the coun
try generally by utilizing Sundays and
Holidays to free freight cars on their
sidings. It is pointed out that a gen
uine emergency exists — one that threai
ens the national welfare — and that em
ergcncy measures should be undertaken.
It is pointed out that one-seventh of a
freight car's time is entirely lost by
the practice of refraining from loa<l'ng
or unloading it on Sundays.
IN y^
HIRED OR FIRED
How do vfiu get your (•mi)!oyees and
where do they cf)me from? These, and
many other i)robIems of the day in em-
ployment management are being studied
by the Society for the Study of Em
ploymcnt Problems.
At the last meeting held in the Com
mercial Club on the twelfth instant
Dr. Max Watson, the vocational em-
ployment expert of the Slate Civil Serv-
ice Commission, gave a most interesting
and instructive talk on his work in
Sacramento.
With the coming of the draft, the
already existing scarcity of skilled an<I
expert help, the problems of employ-
ment are becoming acute. How best
to conserve our present resources along
these lines, where to get additional help,
where to transfer, eliminate waste, hin-
[or fire arc the topics uppermost in tli'
thoughts of the business men.
The meetings are open to the mem-
bers of the Chamber of Commerce, and
.anyone interested in employment mat
Iters is welcome.
158
SAN FRAi^CISCO
CHAMBER COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES -
I
'• tali-
of
\t.ir t. ' ;>. ''
SuliMrn.M..n I'fKC. Fifty
I cut* per Near
Puhli»hr<! wrrllv hy the
CHA^
Mcrcl
RCE
ilding
.III I 1 .1 1 1
roa ¥¥MAT vou want to know
CALL KEAraNY 112
The Activities is the official organ of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. Use
it as such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Monday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
"FRISCO!" WHERE'S THAT?
LOS ANGELES. July 13th.—
Calling San Francisco "Frisco"
aroused the ire of Judge Jackson
here today.
Mrs. Lillian Mungar. who wis
testifying in her suit for divorce
from Frank Mungar. real estate
broker, was asked where her hus-
band was on a certain occasion.
"I think he went to F'risco," she
began.
"Frisco r ejaculated Judge Jack-
son. "Where's Frisco?"
"I mean San Francisco."
"Madame." said the court severe-
ly. "When you come into this
court I want you to use California
names properly."
DAYLIGHT SAVING
I vnis;! ATION CHECKED
By < for tho session the
house and fi>rciBn commerce
committee, has definitely pn-itponed any
ftirthrr nrtinn nn thr n'>r1.irf! d.iylight
1 in the
'• rk.
I- itc
. ..uly
r >n tak-
, -s not
■ 11. If
,, 'proved
I -c next winter, it hi!1 not be
1 ;o send it through the senate
aK-iii). 1 he bill still retains its legisla-
tive status.
RED CROSS THEATRICAL DAY
)•
K . r
the tali, entire receipts of the '
of the United States to he dev
the Red Cro<>5 war relief fund. The
movement is under direction of the war
council of the American Red Cross,
Henrv P. Davi*on. Chairman.
^■^ *ibOr of Commcrco *
Work Of Law And Order
Committee For Eleven
Months
Since the Ijiw and Order Committee
•'• ' ' • - ' 'Tce heKan
liavi- been
. : -rs at the
.rirra. a tiKure that
K- indication of the
I laWcii by the Committee in the
itiity and of the amount uf detail
wurk. ii>ii«itantly handled by the diflfer-
ent dep.-irinients.
During' tl>e same period there has
hem an avcraRc »>i i.OlO incoming telc-
phoiif calls per month.
Visitor."* vary in number from ten to
forty and fifty a day. .Many of the
reijuests are for assistance in matters
entirely outside the work of the C»>in-
mittee. but a great majority are calls
from individuals, firms and organiza-
tions for information or assistance on
\.-irious phases of the industrial .situa-
tion.
During this period the Committee
I,,-,- lu-rii .liri.ilv iiitivc in eight major
1 v'.i while scores of
• :. .iiii.i of a less general
n.tture have been liandled.
The work of the Committee has been
s> st« inatized by a division into depart-
ituiits including, the legal department,
l>iililnity department, in<lusirial dep.irt-
iiuiit, !iti;iiKi.ti departnu-iit. the Nlincr
( liipiiiaii Survey ami the general office
>taff.
I« 1^
HOW THEY SOLVE IT IN SPAIN
.Shippers in this country have reason
to congratulate themselves that (lov-
ernment measures to lessen the freight
car congestion are only of a persuasive
nature. In .Spain they do things rather
liitT.rently. There, according to a U. S
."tixiilar report the freight sLuions arc
I '.ill c| with nierchan<lise shipments. In
• r!. ' to relieve the congestion the
'■..\-rnnicnt has authorized the railroads
! . M II at auction all merchandise not
"Mli<lrawn by the consignee in five days
from the date of its arrival at destination.
CABLE SERVICE SUSPENSION
< »th<r trans atlantic cal U (."inj.inies
having some weeks ago suspen«led de-
ferred service and the total volume of
such service having thus been thrown
upon the Western I'nion Cables, the
Western Union Company finds it neces-
sary in justice to employees who have
been overworked in maintaining the
cheaper cable service to suspend for
at least a week, beginning Sunday, July
1 5th. its ileferred trans-atlantic service.
It is hoped that after a short respite
the Company may be able to restore
the cheaper service which it has main-
tained uninterruptedly, except for a
short period, ever since the war began.
RECORD COFFEE SHIPMENT
<^)nr Imndrefi and <>ix thousand bags
coffee, the largest single consign-
ment ever rr-rortlrd reached the port
fif San I ■ ntly announced
Southern .U The cofTec
is valued at ^_',i » » i,i ■ « i and is said to
[be destined for the .American Army.
Mat
Placement Bureau
411. Man of experience in office and
corporation work desires position in city.
Has ha«l experience as corporation
secretary, cashier, office and credit
manager; also bank bookkeeping here
.ind in the east Mest of local refer-
ences. .American and over the draft
age.
412. Young man desires position as
chief clerk or private secretary. Three
years experience as chief clerk of local
office of large company with offices
throughout the United States. Pro-
ficient in stenography and office details.
413. Man of 36 wants position as
office iiianager, I'.nglish-.Spanish corres-
(tondenl, accountant or private secretary.
Has had 11 years experience and can
furnish best of local references.
414. Young man of .12 years of age,
college graduate, wishes a position.
Has had several years experience in
salesmanship Can furnish good refer-
ences.
415. Salesmanager, experienced in
bond selling wishes executive position.
Is thoroughly familiar with hardware
and plumbing supplies. Has had ten
years experience and is able to furnish
local references.
416. Young man. mechanically inclined
and experienced in construction work
and general surveying, wishes position
where his experience will prove valu-
able. Can furnish best of local refer-
ences.
417. Stenographer, male, 30 years of
age. college education, desires position
where executive ability is required. Has
also had selling and buying experience
in foreign countries and possesses thor-
ough knowledge of languages.
418. Thoroughly competent and ex-
perienced accountant, capable of assum-
ing full charge of accounting depart-
ment, and systematizing if necessary
desires position. Was 14 years chief ac-
countant, secretary and cashier for a
San Francisco corporation. Would con-
sider good country position.
I 419. Position wanted by a man of
'45 years of age who is a competent
bookkeeper and has had about 20 years
experience. Has excellent references.
420. A young man wishes position
as private secretary. Is a stenographer
of exceptional ability and has excellent
references both as to ability and char-
acter.
421. .Accountant who has had ex-
perience in wholesale grocery house,
payroll, cost accounting, buying and
commissary work. Willing to begin on
a moderate salary, and also leave the
city if necessary.
422. Position wanted by a man of
experience and executive ability as
superintendent or assistant superintend-
dent of a manufacturing industry. Is
42 years of age and can furnish excel-
lent references.
423. Traffic manager. I wish to
communicate with one or more concerns
who want results in their traffic de-
partment. Have ha«l many years ex-
perience in railroad traffic and am look-
iing for a chance to show my efficiency.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Acfivitioi
159
Qiaritics Endorsement
oCommitteCo
Many cities are writiiiK to this Com- '
mittee rcijuesting information relative
to the entlorsenu'nt work in all il^
phases and samples of forms used.
It is very jjratifyinj: to know that the
work of this committee is hciiiK watched
with such great interest by other com-
munities and that our weekly paper is
read with interest l»y these comniunities.
Correspondence has been exchan^ejl
with ChicaRO. Pittsbur>r. St. Louis. St.
Paul. Canton. Ohio, Columbus, Ohio.
Norfolk, Va.. Great I-'alls. Mont . Denver.
Ix>s Anjjeles. San Diego. W'ilminRton,
N. C, Seattle and many other towns.
. . i
There is gradually growing up m the
various communities a tendency to co-
operate and exchange views and nu'tho<ls
in the handling of the social problem
which must in time lead to a more
efficient understanding and handling of
the problem. While it may be true
that the conditions existing in Chicago
for instance, are of a different character
to those existing in Denver, the same
remarks may be applied to San Fran-
cisco and Boston, yet the fundamental
cause of social sickness in all com-
munities is practically the same.
The Kndorsement Conjniittec is pro-
ceeding as rapidly as it is safe to do in
formulating its plans for a wider local
knowledge of San Francisco's problem,
looking to a better co-operation where
necessary among the organizations deal-
ing with the problem, devising new
methods of work and arousing a wider
public interest in the organizations deal-
ing with the solution of the problem.
The effectiveness of the Committee's
campaign against fraudulent solicitation,
has received much attention.
It is generally recognized in all com-
munities that the end'>rsement work
performed by a supervising body, must,
to be effective, be a program of con-
struction, suggestion and correction. It
is not sufficient that the .\nnual Finan-
cial Report of an organization is correct,
the endorsing body must go deeper and
establish standards of co-operation, new
methods of work in conjunction with
the people who are responsible for the
administration of the endorsed insti-
tutions.
.•\s the work of this Committee pro-
gresses, the members will be kept fully
advised of each constructive step taken
)>v ti.r. Committee.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-424. Waiii.d l.> ■.aim .n packer,
able, energetic steady young man who
has had experience in a brokers office
selling canned salmon. Apply by letter
stating age, experience and salary ex-
ported
^ A-425, An experienced import and
export man wanted, capable of running
own department. Oriental experience
preferred; oils and chemicals desirable,
but not absolutely essential. Satisfac-
tory arrangements to suitable man, pro
vided he can deliver the goods.
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are interc»tcd write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
Marine Department
1588. Paris (France) party would like
to communicate with .\merican im-
porters and exporters who might desire
representation in France.
1589. .\vignon (France). ol<l estab-
lished firm, makers of preserved fruits,
etc., would like to communicate with
parties here who would be willing to
act as agent for the sale of above in
this market. References.
1590. Kobe (Japan) firm would like
to communicate with exporters of car-
bolic acid.
1591. Bandoeng (Java) co-operative
organization, would like to communicate
with firms exporting the ff)llowing
articles: chocolates and sweets, house-
hold articles such as soap and shoe
polishes, leather and canvas shoes, felt
and straw hats, puttees, rubber and linen
collars and cuffs, yarn, ki<l gloves, spurs,
walking sticks, umbrellas, cigarettes,
paper, typewriters.
1592. Socrabaya (Java) firm would
like to communicate with .American im-
porters and exporters desirous of being
represented in Java.
I«» l«
MACHINERY TRADE IN RUSSIA
Russia offers a large ficM for all
kinds of excavating machinery. Rail-
roads and canals arc to be extensively
developed. Irrigation and trench work
is only started and the area to be thus
improved is immense. There will be a
shortage of labor, therefore this is a
good time to improve the efficiency of
.American machinery upon the Russian
market.
fet ^
IMPORTANT TO SHIPOWNERS
The Secretaries of Commerce and
Labor have called a conference for Wed-
nesday, August 1st, in Washington, of
representatives of the Departments of
State, Commerce, Labor. U. S. Shipping
Board, Shipowners and Seamen to try
and arrive at some understanding be-
tween shipowners and operators and
their seamen so as to prevent shortages,
disturbances and to provide for require-
ments caused by the large number of
vessels now being built.
The Pacific Shipping and Maritime
Committee of the .Associated Chambers
of Commerce of the Pacific Coast have
called a meeting for lOKDO o'clock Mon-
day morning, July 23rd in room 237
Merchants Kxchange to consider this
important matter and arrange for dele-
gates to attend the Washington Confer-
ence.
Shipowners arc specially urged to at-
tend and to be prepared to sulimit such
data, statistics and suugestions as iniu'lil
br of value.
Steamer Santa Cruz will steam from
this port on August 6th un<ler the house
flag of the Pacific Mail .Steamship Com-
pany for Manila, Singapore, Calcutta and
Colombo, taking passengers and freight
without trans-shipment.
Steanjer .Areata for many years owne«|
and operated by the Oregon Coal and
Navigation Company between this city
and Coos Bay, and which has been laid
up in (Oakland Creek since February
29, 1912. was sold by Oliver J. Olson
to H. A. Ninane. Terms private.
Steamer Virginia Olson being built
at Coos Bay f(^r ( )liver J. Olson was
launched last Saturday. The vessel will
be towed to this city and engines in-
stalled by the Union Iron Works, after
which the vessel will be placed in the
lumber carrying trade along this coast.
The vessel will have a carrying capacity
for l.S(X),000 feet of lumber.
Barge I. I*". Chapman well known in
this port is being re-rigged into a ship,
on the Atlantic Coast, after which she
will be placed in off-shore work. The
I. F. Chapman is a vessel of 1995 tons
and many years ago plietl between here
and New York carrying general c.wgo
in the Sutton & Beebe Line.
16,017 bales hemp arrived liere last
week from Cebu.
Tug Relief owned by the Rolph Navi-
gation & Coal Company left this port
last week with the company's barge
Celtic Monarch in tow for Comox. This
is the first of her coastwise towing since
being taken over by her new owners,
having recently been purchased from the
Humboldt Lumber Manufacturing Asso-
ciation of Eureka.
Norwegian Steamer Thor, chartered
by W. R. Grace & Company, arrived
here last week from Santo.s bringing
I02,(KM bags of coffee.
Steamer Saginaw was sold last week
by J. II. I?axter & Co. to Fred Linder-
maii: terms private.
Matson Line Steamer Wilhelmina ar-
riving here last week from Honolulu
had aboard 76,224 bags raw sugar to
be discharged at Crockett: 5()1 tons mo-
lasses and considerable other cargo such
as fresh pines, canned goods, bananas,
etc.
Japanese Steamer Shinyo Maru No. 2
of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha arrived from
the Orient bringing 6.561 tons of cargo,
some of the principal items consisted
of 12.718 sacks peas and beans, 40()
bundles jute, 22.442 l)ags rice, 1,752
packages tea, 1,050 packages refined cam-
phor, 710 bundles gunnies and consider-
able other Chinese and Japanese mer-
chandise. Over 14,000 packages of
freight go to cities and ports beyond
here.
Steamers Saginaw, .North Fork, Port
.Angeles and Wilmington operated by
the Chas. Nelson C mipany of this city,
took 4,405 tons of general cargo from
this port last week to northern cities.
820 tons of copra arrived here last
week from Manila consipn»fI fn Wdi^
Fargo & Company.
160
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Transportation
Department
BRIEF PILKD IN PORTLANI>
CLASS RATE CASK
California Offers Oppor- . ^ ^.. .
♦ i c A • r Amon^ the Momberr
lunily ror Aviation ^ i^^tufc^v.!*
Training Camps 'IHF
ia lo be made by The
■ tii>»!i.il ('..I
rr<l III
John F I.einrn Sanitation Co.
V I I, ,.;■,. .r. ..,.1 ( li,livi»!v SVw
Illr
rxlrrnniialiiiii ui r<xiritlii ami iitMit^
f<<hri I'' \ rtnrn. prr^jtlrnt ami ko't-iI
' ' \rt\ with
•- an<l the
lit- ni..»r<i i>\ lirallh.
F Rail HcarinK Company
Inc , has oprnrd an office
I St.. A. M. Marl-aren i»
> .iiir •riu.i >i
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SACRAMENTO VALLEY CLASS
RATES
'• new rl:i«» rill
In all 1
an<l ih
prepare*] l»>- tli.
irc man\
V »! Jf rriirnf . • » '
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Traffic Fliirra't T><
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on I
In ••nxr :.■
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lak' ."•-.
rat
C«>f
«caie II wa
I uiiit uill It^ pahlixhrd in
a » 'to the "Activities" of July
26ih. run m the mrantinie ihe rates are
available to membert.
SHIPS OF CONCRETE
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bill
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of
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Lynch. \'icc-I're»iileiit
• f CoMinK r> »■ ban lefl
;i tjener.i
of th.
will have
of thr
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I>ills have
1 It is estim
■It will iictd
crce has been
•- aiiiTiiia there are
- which could be used
vr.'ir for tr.iininK pnr-
thrrc art- on hand a
-■■ trained avi.iiors to
;■> which show the
^ ot the various fields arc al-
HI the hands of the official at
Nhiiitcton.
UNIVERSITY P:XTENSI0N
DIVISION
.Making the university a vital factor
in the business world !•> one aim of the
University of California which bids
fair to be realized throiiKJi its Ex-
tcnsi.Mi r)i\i>i<.n In addition to the
I. I'll ami iiiKH indiviiliial!>. a large pro-
porii«^iii «.| will/Ill - ' -s people,
who enrolled in the
various cxiensiu: ... id in the
citie* this year, the American In-
:tr of Fl.'inkinK drew upon the Uni-
nclors for its classes.
.VMI students for a
-IK and Finance under
Cross, 2U» in a course
"1 « "Mr. lai I. aw by Dr. M.^
Harrison, similar classes in
Account'iii- in .!■ r \i- I I ■
and in
Dr r„
•<l a special course of
■ David P. Karrows on
r I inancc.
1 1 1 a 1 1 .1 ^ r r
\ I.arrson. traffic expert, has moved
\'cw Call Riiildinit.
(J Mrncs h.n opened an office
at \m7 .Xfonadnoclc HuildinR and will
handle machinrry, lathes, etc.
R. C. Storrie, enKineeriuR contractor,
builder of Twin Peaks Tunnel, Mile
Rock Surf Tunnel, and numerous im-
provements under the recent bond issue
has opened offices in the Crocker
Hiiildinfc.
Prussia & Co, arc taking iwn addi-
tional stores to accommodate- iheir in-
crease in business.
The Standard Glove Works have
moved to 306 Sacramento Street.
Miller & Marowsky. h.nve succeedetl
to S. Meyer al 7K3 Mission .Street
They are in.inufacturinK tni<ldy blouses,
etc.
Reich & Licvre, cloaks and suits, arc
moving to 125 Geary Street.
The l-'ederal Elevator an<l .Machine
Company, who specialize in clevaH)r
inspection and maintenance, have taken
Ihc store at 125 K<ldy Street.
The Western I'nion Telegraph Com-
pany will ojien a new office in Ihe
Rankers Investment Riiihling, 722 Mar-
ket Street.
The Patton Paint Company. 914 Fol-
som Street, is one of the new firms
to open offices in San I'rancisco since
the first of the year.
H. Liebes & Company have taken
leases on adjoining stores at Grant
Avenue and Post Street to permit of
their business.
an enlargement of
The Pilalory M
manufacturers of
opened offices at <
•ing Company,
iratiims, have
isssion Street.
tu he Ludt
for lake ir.
of
VC".
en
CHICAGO SEEKS
I' • < iti/niN \\n-
Cyrus N'
'd ihc '
INFORMATION
f^ nr 1 . •■ ("'u.-ago.
t.iry.
nrnt
in fti;ip» ut ftttiel and wuod.
form in which they are cast.
The F'all Meeting of the California
Development Roard will be held in San
Luis Obispo during .September. The
exact date will be announced later.
Office of the Ryron Jackson Iron
Works has moved to 410 Sharon RIdg
Geo. T Ingham has opened a new-
photograph studio at 21 1 Market St.
The Merchants and Manufacturers
Association of Milwaukee have on their
lists a r. ' ' ' ' ' '.sires to
handle - in that
city. Is. ...1. .,„,... ....uincd by
I communication with the association.
San r
/^U...
r of Comm«re« Activiiios
Ibl
Business for You
July 26. 1917. at 10 .Vl A M . bids will
he opened in the nffice ot the General
Purchasing A»?ent. for the Panama Canal
in Washii irr>n an«l heavy hard-
ware; m. \tv ilclivered at both
Atlantic a. ports of the Canal
Circulars contaiiiint; full particulars on,
tile at the Chamber.
July J6. 1917. at 11 (*) A M.. bids will
be optnicl at the offices of the General
Purcha>inK' .XycMt for the .\laskan Kn-
KineeriiiK' I omnnssion in Seattle for fur-
nishing K'^'ii^fies and provisions. Copies
of the circular Riving specitications are
on file at the Chamber.
July 27. 1917. at II A. M. bids will
be received at the oflFiccs of the Depot
Quartermaster at I'ort .Mason for a
quantity of dried fruits Complete
specifications are on file at the Chamber.
July 30. 1917. at 10 A. .M.. bids will
he opeiu-<l at the offices of the Depot
Oii.irt, riuaster at Fort .Mason for the
ire of garments. Complete
ions are on tile at the Chamber.
July Jl. 1917. at IIKX) A. .M . bids will
be opened at the offices of tiie Depot
Quartermaster at Fort .Mason for Class
A subsistance supplies for shipment
to .Manila. P. 1. This list contains sev-
eral hundred pieces. The particulars
are on file at the Chanjber.
I« Ml
9 J. II Dieckmann. dealer in hardwood
lumber and shipping. 519 California
Street, would like to interest some party
in the loRginR and stumpa^e riK'lits on
about 200.000 acre> of land in Mexico
where there are both hardwoods and
softwoods.
Western Purchasing Co., 610 Mills
nuilding. Kl Paso. Texas, desires to
get in touch with mining companies
operating in California.
H. H. Jackson. Secretary West High-
lands Citrus .Association. Highland. Cal .
is seeking a market for a ton of potash.
J. H. Rose, cio .Mason Valley Mines Co.
Thompson. .N'ev.. is in the market for
jute ore sacks.
St. Paul Junk Co.. 323 Third Ave.
So., Great Falls. Mont,, is seeking a
market for old books and newspapers.
E. I.. Peterson. Jeweler. Hartford.
Wis., is in the market to buy gold nug-
gets suitable for stick pins.
C. W. Niemcyer. Big One Fuel Co..
Salem, Ore., is in the market for large
kites such as are used for advertising
purposes.
V. v. .-Nndersftn. .Monticello, N'apa
Co.. Cal.. desires to get in touch with
wholesale <tcalers in can«ly and chewing
gum.
Great Western Smelters Corp., Mayer.
Ariz., is in the market for machinery
in connection with enlarging the con-
^ verier department of their smelter.
H. W. Pinkard. I44X N. |«th St..
Omaha. Neb, desires to get in touch
with department stores in this city.
M. O. Dolson. 207 Hast 25th St . Los
Angeles. Cal.. is in the market for hard-
ware and galvanized iron, wholesale.
Efforts of San Francisco Common Sense Business
Chamber Responsible Urged By Secretary Of
For Alaskan Gain Interior Lane
The following communication has been '
received by the Chamber of Commerce j
from the Chamber of Commerce of Se-
ward. .Maska. The San Irancisco Chamber '
is constantly doing this sort of work
for the benefit of the entire Pacific
Coast: "Some two months ag«>. in,
answer to our cable of .\pril llth. your
organization co-operated with us in
urgently improxitig upon the Secretary
of the Interior and the Secretary of the
Navy and certain Congressmen the im-
portance of hurrying tlie completion of ,
the new (iovernmeiit railroad comiect-
ing Seward with the Matanuska coal
fields. As a result of the concerted
efforts of the various chami)ers of com-
merce along the Pacific Coast, and tlie
assistance invoked by them in brin^inK
this urgent matter to the attention ot
the proper authorities at the capital, the
Department of the Interiir has in-
structed the .Maskan ICngineering Com-
mission to urgently prosecute the work
on that section of tlie railroad which
will most quickly make the coal avail-
able at ti<lewater. The .Secretary of the
Navy has stated as follows:
'With reference to the relative advan-
tages of .Anchorage and Seward as ter-
minal points for the delivery of coal for
tiaval purposes, the port of Seward ap-
|)ears to more nearly satisfy the con-
dition of (|uick approach from the sea.
is an open harbor all the year ar>)un<l.
an advantageous location as regards
labor supply, a teniiinal of the pro-
posed railway within the meaning of
the .Xct of Congress a|»prove<l March
12. 1914. and it is therefore recom-
mended that the .Maskan Kngineering
Commission proceed with the develop-
ment of that port as a terminal for
general traffic and for the delivery of
coal for naval jturposes.
Contingent upon the coal being satis-
factory for naval jmrposes afloat, the
.Navy Department will guarantee the
purchase of about 150,000 tons per an-
num; this quantity is to be guaranteed
during a period of not less than five
years from the date on which the mining
of coal is actually begun '
.At this time there are at least a third
more men employe«l «»n the work be-
tween Seward and the coal fiehls than
were employed some two mimths ago;
also a great <leal of heavy machinery
and equiptnent and supplies have been
.rushed to this section <if the road, and
we feel that your organization playeil
an important part in aiding us to call
to the attention of the Government the
necessity of the Government's urgent
attention to this work, anci we wish to
thank you very heartily for such co-
ojM-ration an<l support."
Nt fci
PROFIT DISBURSEMENTS
I More than $.U9.(IOO.(IOO is being paid
in July to holders <if .American inv •
ment securities, including stocks. I>
,and short term notes. The t.,-:,
heavier than reported at any ]
interest and dividend paying ]•■
the history of the country.
By FKANKl.lN K. LANE
Secretary of the Interior
Common sense coinluct this is what
I urge upon the business men ni the
I'nited .States. Most of them have not
waited for my injunction The few who
have hesitated to reason and refused
to adjust their businesses to the crisis
are- a stumbling block in the nation's
path, a menace to individual enter-
prise. They niake our war problems
hariler and they tempt stringent Gov-
ernment regulation.
We can't think of business as it
was — business can't be that of yesterday
any more than the country can be as
at peace. The family faces war in the
calling of men to the colors. Business
must face it in new problems, new
emergencies and new opportunities.
This war has br«>adened us. We see
things we didn't see; we have sympa-
thies we never ha«l. We will make
sacrifices unheard of bef.jre. The fam-
ily is ready to make them. The busi-
ness man will not be slow to f<dlow
We can't jump heedlessly from a sys-
tem of governmental indifference and
laissez-faire to a scheme of Govern-
ment regulation ami Super-Socialism.
The man who asks us to adventure on
a new path must sh^w us by experience
of others and by presentation of our
own clifTiculties that our general chan-
nel must be <liverted. Our allies have
shown us where the first departure
must come.
.Strong limitation must be placed on
ctimpetition in those things vital to the
nation. Business must accept regula-
tion of food to promote production and
e<|uilablc distribution. There must be
power to contrfd the few who are not
wise enough to do the thing really best
for them as well as for us. Our chief
reliance must always be upon the vision
and robust sense of the people who are
in business. Most of them have no de-
sire to make the nation their victim.
The only reason to justify extension
of governmental power would be to
curb the blind and selfish few.
The extent to which this country will
be turned toward Socialism will be de-
termined by the business men. We will
emerge a highly .Socialistic state — if co-
operation, good sense, and temperance,
do not achieve our en<is. If business
seeks all the advantages of its oppor-
tunity and charifes what the traffic will
bear, if it is i: ■<■« upon
a debauch oi in self
protection wiii ]..i..» >m' i-ii.iciicy of
all governments to make hard and fast
rules. Business thinking only of today
and of quick money will bring upon it-
self rigid restriction and Government
c-oiitrol. The people will give their of-
^•(rs plenary power and make things
mechanical and inflexible.
Business can avoid this by taking
•■■■<;el of itself It can apply common
conduct, or let initiative and en-
ise go by the board. So I say.
ration, co-operation, consicleration
■ >vc all common sense. These are
llic words for business today.
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
PAPER SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURING PLANT
EXHIBIT NUMBER SEVEN
NaUoimI P«p«r Produrtt Co. and Zellrrb«ch Co. Occupy New Plant
III >\ \ I I » .v K \H\ ha\'
r the Na-
iuct* Co. a
.ry reinforced
buildintr at the
of M
and Franri<
is
oi;
b.
th.
in.
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in'
own !kpur 1 1
ten rnr^ at
i*
ol ,
Towels. I
Ca»rs. etc .
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Strrrtt
Th
Whale Meat for San Francisco
Within the Next Ninety Days
'in 90 days whale im.it m.iN !•■
I in the shops of San Francisco
V face of rising prices for beef
a wonder that San Francisco h.i
t.'i this article <.f ■!!■ i which i
It i<i
•Ic and I-
Sta-I'r
^ at 616
a plant
Mill acK'iii
Thr front
Company,
LaliJi'riiia S-
at Moss I..1
! within mini}
!ii the business
Mr.iw
rented
. as a
with
ing
• •il
Plant and there rendered tor blubber
and fertilizer. The popularity of
paper mill in New N'ork State t«»r a sup-
' V t,i raw - • - ■ - •<
of
and is iieKottatuiK i^r the purchase oi alretary.
Mr. M. K. fiiKRins is
J. D. Zellerbach See-
the whale meat has compelled this com-
pany to investiRalc the advisability of
^-upplying the local demand and they
announce that they will soon invade this
market with different new sea food.
The Chamber of Commerce has re-
cently received a letter from Marton W.
' • — rinn, Chairman, Committee on
.il Investigation of the Cali-
, . \cadcmy of Sciences, in which
he said: "It has been a matter of
i Aonder to me that whale meat as an
u'le of human food had not long
• come into general use.
The whale is not a fish, but a mam-
mal, as arc sheep, cattle and hogs."
He states that the meat resembles
high-grade beef, both in appearance,
texture and flavor and that when it is
cooked it is tender, very palatable and
savory and — this is important — it is
100 per cent meat. It has no bone.
..; .1.. ._ f.,, Whales are still fomul
Ml- niinibers on our (<.,i-t
. .1 number of plants have
been e- for the converting of
whale into fertilizer and
chicken feed.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
^«A*»««««*««««**««%
•Uo/. ^
y/ic Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THUHSDAV — .1 I I,^ J«mm. 1 "M 7
^o. 50
RESTAURANT MEN APPRECIATE ASSISTANCE
Chamber Experts Install Cost System
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WANT LIKE SERVICE
With the adoption by the Restaurant
Men's Association of a uniform system
of cost-keeping, at the suggestion of
the Law and Order Committee of the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
other organizations and large firms have
signified their intention of adopting a
similar system. The establishment oi
such cost systems is entirely without
charge to the organizations and firms
using it and is a part of the construc-
tive program of the Law and (^rdcr
Committee. Competent experts employed
by the Chamber of Commerce arc avail-
able for such service.
The restaurant business is not alone
in experiencing the general business dis-
turbance brought about by the war
The rise in the cost of food stuflFs and
other expenses incidental to the opera-
linn of the restaurant presents a very
• lifTii-uIt problem, taxing the most able
m.iiiapers to the limit of managerial
cfTiciency.
In the broadest sense, a restaurant is
■\ manufacturing institution. Its product
^ divided into two classes; first, scrv-
;<c, and second, food. The problem of
maintaining 100 per cent service with
increasing cost of such service, and 1^X1
per cent food values with costs con-
tinuously climbing, with the customer's
l>rice practically fixed, is a difficult and
vexing problem. No progressive manu-
facturer can successfully carry on his
business today without an adc(|uate cost
system. The need of such a system
MILLION DOLLARS TO BE
SPENT BY GOVERNMENT
AT MENLO PARK
CANTONMENT
More than one million <IoIlars
will he spent by the government
in the furnishing of supplies for
the Cantonment at Menlo Park.
Somewhere in California it is
hoped that a huge airplane train-
ing and construction camp will be
located. The Government is al-
ready in possession of informa-
tion which shows that California
is the logical place for this train-
ing camp.
So that nothing may be left
undone toward securing the mil-
lion dollar supply contract for
San Francisco and the aviation
training camp for the state, the
Chamber of Commerce has sent
Robert Newton Lynch, Vice-Pres-
ident, to Washington, where he is
working in the interests of bf»th
projects.
in the restaurant association has long
been recognized by its officers and many
of its members. The present program,
l)ringing about a close co-operation be-
tween the Chamber <>f Commerce and
the Restaurant Men's Association, is a
significant indication of the constructive
work undertaken by the Law and Order
Committee
The savings to be made through the
medium of an ader|uate cost system will
amount to many thousands of dollars
per annum. The savings secured will
permit the restaurant men to give bet-
tor service, and, at tlie same time, pu',
the business as a whole upon an efficient
and profitable basis.
This is said to be the first time in
the history of any commercial organiz-
ation, either in this country or abroad,
where a systematic cflFort has been
made to inculcate through an entire
community lessons nf i)iisiness manage-
ment and efficiency. In undertaking
this work the Law and Order Com-
mittee believes that it will accompliNJi
a profound educational result. Whrrr
in other cities efficiency systems and
problems of management have been con-
fined to individual firms, in this city
the Chamber of Commerce has under-
taken this work through the entire com-
mercial community.
lu
San francltco Chamber of Commerc« Activltios
Ocean to Ocean Highway
Association to Hold
Meeting on Monday
Meeting in Aatrmbly Room of
Chamber to br Open
to Public
»>,.
I'cak
ttion
for Monday the Juih to l>c held in the
Atsembly Room of the Chamber of
Commerce at which the represeniative»
of the \arioti» auto routr* throiiRh Cal-
ifornia win hr ftivrn an opportunity to
promt • <• Pike* IVak
i iccan t The Meet-
ing will be open to the public and
while it will be held in the Assembly
Room of the Chamber the meeting i»
not called or foatered by the Chamber.
The official* who will be here are
C. F. Ada! rial President of
Chillicothc, Harry W. Gra-
ham. Publicity Agent and Secretary of
the Chillicote Chamber of Commerce
and A. W. Henderaon. Secretary-
Treasurer as well as Secretary of the
Colorado Springs Chamber of Com-
merce.
The Overland Trail through Nevada
as far as Reno has been definitely
selected as the Pikes Peak Ocean to
Ocean Highway. In writing the Cham-
ber, Secretary Henderson had the fol-
lowing to say: "We did not feel that
we had sufficient complete information
with reference to the available routes
in California, but it was decided to
name San Francisco as terminus, subject
to the organization of a California
State Division and designation of a
connecting route which would conform
to the general alignment and accor<l
with the logical rcas'^ns which have
governed the selection of the route of
the Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean High-
way in the various states through which
it has thus far been organized."
The Committee rendered the followini:
report at a meeting recently held in
Colorado Springs:
*TTie Committee on Western Exten-
sion, after carefully . ; -t!. rink: ihr
situation in Utah. Nr'
and after devoting c< -
the inspection and study <>i Uic sariou^
avai^aMr r^f^'f'^. submits the following
rec
- Peak Ocean to Ocean
Highwav ■> and ac-
cept the roi: -ate Divi-
sion as adopf'i at ITS iiuTting on June
Efficiency for Community
Only By Organization
Every Businrsamnn Has a Share
in Prublrnis
1 he cvccrpts arc used m a letter that
Is being »cut tu prospective iiieiiibci»
ot the Chamber of Coiniiicrcc. The point
is ilwrit t!]>Mii that in order tu get
> for the community, I
:orcc must be at work.!
'i:.vci^ Lu^u.cbs man should make'
up his mind whether or not he is suf- 1
ficient unto hiniscli u: r he ha»
a share in the prol ligations,
responsibilities and oi'i"M i>.i.itit.» uf the
entire community. San i-raiicisco has
at last reached the point where it is
attempting to meet the big, command-
ing issues of the combined commercial
and industrial strength of the com-
munity. 1 his is being done by a
central organization which avails itself
of the brains, personal service and re-
sources of its entire meml)ership. In-
asmuch as over six thousand mer-
chants have thus pledged themselves,
the result is shown in world-wide com-
mercial achievement.
Should all business men ot San Fran-
cisco appreciate the wonderful advantage
of such combined effort, there would
be no limit to the extension of the
commercial influence and supremacy of
San Francisco.
We believe you are interested in such
a result. We believe you can easily
grasp the quickening effect upon your
own business of the legislative, in-
dustrial, municipal and trade extension
efforts of the Chamber of Commerce.
Wc believe that you can realize the
irreparable damage which may be done
to your business if many pressing com-
munity problems are not adequately
met
We therefore have no hesitancy in
asking you to unite with the other enter-
prising and far-sighted business men of
this community and give your moral,
financial and personal support to such
an organization."
28th and contained in the report of its
ommittce on that route
"That the Overland Trail Club, re-
presenting the route through Montello,
Klko. Winnemucca. Lovelock and Reno,
'be affiliated as the Nevada
of the Pikes Peak Ocean to
» /I I. til iliKhway Association.
"That .San Francisco be ilesignated
as a trr"""-'^ ,.i' ii-... i,;,.),M iv. subject
to the ' .iffiliation
<.f tlir I ■ n.
iuriher investigation be made
rminc the most desirable route
thruUKli California.
"That the officers of the association
be given authority to affiliate the Ar-
rowhead Trail .Association between Salt
Lake City and Los Angeles, should
further negotiations show such affilia-
tion to be desirable."
"F. 0. B. Pantry ShelP
Now Food Slogan
of Nation
Necessity of Storing in Winter
Urged by Food Garden
^Cummiaaion
1^ 1^
The production of 1-uod "I' O. It.
the Kitchen Door" was the impulsc
given the nation by the spring cam-
paign of the National Kmergency Food
Garden Commission.
To establish a winter supply "F. O.
B. the Pantry Shelf" is now the aim
of the Commission.
.\ Nation-wide survey has shown that
more than two million home gardens
have been planted and cullivatett by thi-
.\merican people this year. Hy the
planting of gardens where none grew
before the country's Food Supply will
be increased to the extent of $250,(K)0.0(X)
or more.
The patriotic duty of every .\merican
demands the conservation uf this tre-
mendous output of foodstuffs That the
vegetables can not be eaten as they
mature is obvious. Even a small garden
will produce more vegetables than the
ordinary family can consume during the
growing season. With heavily increased
planting area this season's production
will create a vast surplus an<l in the
wartime food crisis this surplus must M
not be allowed to go tt> waste
Prevention of the waste that threatens
calls for the Canning of all Food that
can be Canned or the Drying of all
Food that can be Dried. Ry this plan
only is it possible for .America to enjoy
the year's enhanced fruitfulness of her
soil. In no other way may the army
of Home Gardeners reap the full bene-
fit of their labors.
The war has brought about a food
situation hitherto nnparalliled. The
entire world looks to .America for solu-
tion of the problems arising from this
condition. Unless our food supply is
used wisely and well the armies and
domestic population of our Kuropean
.Allies will suffer famine in its most
aggravated form. If the war for World
liemocracy is to be won its battles
must be fought by soldiers abundantly
nourished. Wc must feed them. To
this end we must provide canned and
«lrifd food products for our own use
and thus release other food for export.
The importance of Canning and Dry-
ing, therefore, was never so vital. These
things can be done in every household.
To neglect them is unpatriotic, un-
.American and unforgivable.
.As a part of its contribution to
.\mcrica at War the Commission has
prepared two booklets for distribution
to the families of America. One deals M
'with Home Canning. The other is
devoted to Home Drying, with sug-
gestions for Home Pickling and the
Home Storage of vegetables in their
I natural state. The expert advice given
San Francfsco Chamber of Commerca Activitiok
165
Trade At A Glance By WeIlnian,Peck& Company New Members Since Last
Bradstreets Offer Food Suggestions Publication
SAN FRANCISCO
\VlioIc>alc and Jobbing Trade — CJood.
Retail Trade — l-air.
Maniil'actiiring and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
Crops — Kxccllent.
Labor — Scarce.
SEATTLE
Wholesale and Jobbing Irade— Fair.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active,
t'ollections — Good.
Crops — Need rain.
Remarks: Strict railway strike
SPOKANE
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — .\clivc.
Retail Trade — Steady.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
Remarks: Mot wcatlur endangers crops.
TACOMA
Wholesale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade— Quiet.
Manufacturing an<l Industry — Active.
Collections — Fair.
Weather favorable to crops.
Remarks: Retail trade is hampered by
street car strike and labor troubles have
tied up many logging camps and mills.
PORTLAND
^ Wholesale Tra<!e- r,(i,i(l.
y Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — .Active.
Collections — Good.
Remarks: Crops sorely in need of
rain.
INSURANCE FOR CANTONMENTS
.\!aj Waller .\. Demp^cy and Capt.
Samuel 11. Wolfe, Quarterniastcr Offi-
cers' Reserve Corps, will proceed to
New* York, N. Y., from Washington,
for duty in connection with the reduc-
tion of rates to be charged the Govern-
ment on compensation and fire insurance
policies given to cover cantonment con-
struction, and upon the completion of
the duty enjoined will return to their
proper stations.
ELEMENTS OF A CARTRIDGE
ORDER
It is estimated that the Winchester
Repeating .\rms Co. will be obliged to
purchase nearly 34,000 tons of various
metals, to execute the contract re-
cently received from the government
for cartridges to be used in small arms.
It is estimated that 18.000 tons of cop-
per. 14.500 tons of lead. 740 tons of
nickel, and 700 tons of spelter will be
needed in the manufacture of these
cartridges.
in tlu-m makes possilde successful I-Ood
«| .Saving in every home.
The Home Canning Mamial and the
Home Drying Nfanual may be obtained
upon request. For either booklet en-
close two cents for postage to National
Emergency Food Garden Commission,
Maryland Building, Washington, D. C.
Ihe following letter is issued by
Wellman, Peck & Company of San
Francisco. Referring to .Mr. Vrooman's
speech before the Commercial Club,
July 18, 1917 he .said: "It is a food
war," and suggested that it was the
patriotic duty of the distributor to aid
the rural producer during the period
while extra hazard for crop increases
are being endured.
Again, your attention is called to the
first essential for rural prosperity or-
gani/ation. (^ur new central organiza-
tion of producers, the "California .Asso-
ciation of Practical I'armcrs" is now
accomplishing as rapidly as possible,
many practical helps. We arc advocates
of:
The importation of adaptable farm
labor. The Government is co-operating
with us in its transportation.
Kstablishment of farm labor camps
under State Supervision.
Distribution of farm labor We are
working for reduction in the transporta-
tion rates for same.
Fmergcncy money for farmers We
have the support and influence of the
Farm Loan Rank toward accomplishing
a revision of the Farm Loan .Act.
Establishment of farmers' warehouses
and farmers' marketing companies.
Enactment of greatly needed Trespass
Laws by each county.
State protection of growing crops,
warehouses and granaries against in-
cendiarism.
Enactment of a pure seed law.
modeled after the Pure Food Law.
These activities arc only a part of
a vast, comprehensive plan by pro-
ducers, for procliicers and consumers
working through the strongly organized
"California .Assn. of Practical Farmers,"
to increase and conserve the food stipply
of the State, in direct response to
President Wilson's continuous appeals
to the producers and urgent admonition
to distributers, to help win the war.
Will you please tligest these thoughts
and then may we have your help?
Wellman. Peck Sc Comnanv.
San Francisco. Calif, July 10, 1017.
JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
Till- I", ifiii.;!! Traill- I )ii>:irtint iit lias
receivecl a copy of the Japanese Sup- i
plemcnt issued as a part of the New ■
York Evening Post. The supplement
is both instructive and interesting, deal-
ing as it floes with the imlustrial devel-
opnunt of Japan, its foreign commerce
in general and commercial relations with
the ITnited States in particular.
Looking toward Japan as a potential
field for the greater part of our own
import and export business, such publi-
cations help a long way toward ac-
quainting us with the tastes, wishes and '
requirements of our Japanese customers
Such an intimate acquaintance is the
secret of the success of other nations
long holding first place in the foreign
trade of the world
Hill, L. II.. Presitlcnt l-'ageol Motors
Co.. 1628 Market St.
Hutler School of Commerce, Business
School, 720 New Call lUdg.
Daken Manufacturing Co., Frame
Mfrs., 1184 Market St.
Fl Pano Cigar Mfg. Co.. Cigar Mfrs.,
526 Commercial St.
Evans, Jesse 11. , .Attorney, 310
Crocker Uldg.
Gatlardo. Salvador Martinez, Exporter
and Importer, 300 Cunard BIdg.
Ileius, Louis G.. Machine Tools and
Shop ICquipnient, 1037 Monadnock Rhlg.
Jackson. J. M., Mfrs. Agent. 320
Market St.
Pacific Laundry Machinery Co., Laun-
dry Machinery and Supplies, 761 Fol-
som St.
Roma. Rafael. Shipping. 244 Califor-
nia St.
St. Louis & Southwestern Ry. Co.,
Transportation. 507 Postal Tel. Rldg.
S. K. F. Ball Bearing Cx,. of Cal..
341 I.arkin St.
Sinjmons Si Co.. Thomas W.. Im-
I»ortcrs and Exporters, 202 Orient Bldg
Tsuchiva. I , Imports and Exports. 709
Davis St.
1^ lis
New Espee Building Almost Ready
The new .Soutlu-rn Pacil'ic Ihiilding in
San Francisco, the largest office struc-
ture west of Chicago, is 92 per cent
complete, and arrangements are being
made for its occupancy. One of the
first items in the furnishing process calls
for the laying of 24.000 yards of lino-
leum which came from New York in
258 cases, the largest shii)ment of that
commodity to be dispatched to any one
customer.
The task of moving the Southern Pac-
ific's staff of 2,500 officials and em-
ployes from the Flood Building to the
new industrial palace at the foot of
Market Street without interrupting the
course of business presents many per-
plexities. It is expected that one de-
partment at a time will observe m'^ving
day.
.Among the many ultra-modern appli-
ances which make the new office struc-
ture a model of its kind, is a pneuma-
tic tube delivery system modeled on the
lines of a telephone exchange. If a
clerk in the department of freight ac-
counts desires to refer a way bill to a
special accountant four floors al»ove him.
instea«l of summoning an office boy. he
puts the way bill in a mailing carrier,
disi)atches it to "central" and the latter
after glancing at the destination shown in
the indicator, shoots it to the proper of-
fice, all in the space of a few seconds. An
unusual ventilating system, the largest
private telephone switchboard in the
west, anrl an automatic fire-extinguish-
ing device in every room are other
features of the new building.
.All coast construction records were
broken in the erection of this building
which now seems likely to be occupied
year after ground was broken.
166
Sun Franclftco Chamber of Commerca Activitios
SAN FRA.^(Jii>uO
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES .
A .\,
I
Orient Would Welcome
Co-operation With U. S.
}\ J Rn^rrrrrantr nf thr larjrr* import-
placement Bw»*oau
426. I'liNiiton drBirril by
auditor and ofTicr manasrr
present cont] <
and chief a
■1 Iw t
lornia under ihr aci ui
S-
fir»t-cl.i»!i
Six year*
»(Tic«* m.in
inmirancc
" to be
cxcrl-
■i\c abil-
la married
I
promotion.
cl
i(y, and has tine reputation,
and 35 year* of age.
427. Adverlisinfr. ^ale!l
< aialoiOic work. purcha»ini{. coat ac-
countinti 15 Kuccessfnl years experi-
ence in these lines with lar^e nianu-
' ■••-•••■ concern*. Wants a permanent
II with reliable, progressive
Age 33: married: and can
furnish best of references from former
«i!l! "fs at
ye<.terd.i w York
vi»it in -^.iTi 1 rancisco
iMtz is an opiiniiot as re
<itii«>ns in Jti ' < ' ••
"I believe
I in these t .
ten years. I believe that an
trd prejudice exists in the
minds of many as to Japan's attitude
toward the United States. From long
experience in the Orient and close ass<»-
(roo WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW I ciation with the Japanese I am con- rniployers.
CALL • • - - • KCAraNY 112 | vinced that they sincerely desire amic 428. Responsible position desired by
^^^^"^"^^■^ .ible relations with this country and a competent arcvuMant. cashier, credit
will M ( Icome our ccHoperation in the m.m and cm m lias had 10
• 1. \i I..|.nient of the Orient." ! years office < an<l previous to
in discussing the present business sit- that was enK-ik-< m m the hardware busi-
tiatiun Mr. Rosencrant/ said that the ness. Can furnish any number of ex-
,,„)^. . I. factors were the hiKh rate crllent references
,,i . ange which now obtains. W-429. Youur woman wishes posi-
it 1 ^ _ ., as aKainst (>2 before the tion. Is a ccunmercial artist with ex-
war and the Lick of tonnaRC with con- perience in drauKhtint?. map inakinR, in-
sc<|uent high freight rates. terior decorating. dcsiKning and drawing
Mr. Rosencrantz will remain in this ''«-'a»l plans for wh.desalc metal works,
country about two months enlarging and *^'^- ^,^ ,. ...
extending his firm's connections. . W-^^?: ^ «»un« wr.m.nn wishes post-
He said that this country's trade with """ '*"">' 'l":|I'''c«>^ Iniokkeeper and
by the ij^w and Order Committee of the Orient would be more «|uickly ad- accountant, capable of taking balances
'^ San pTnnHsrn rhambr of Com- ^ '•^*"" ''"'' '^'^ statemems each
•Mies to be a disposition to "go with the tide" and
■ ints throueh- nnt attempt to combat the customs of . ,, . • i • ■ c
, . .1. • .u- ^ ^^iJ. ...itu ^.\,r^^, ii,„.. ,i„c:r«.i irt position. Has bem in business in San
n a-ldition to the in-, the peoples with whom they dcsireM to U ^^^. ^ , , -,, ^,^^^^ ... ,, ,^„..,- ,.j
iTancisco tor /i> years. Well acquainted
rtiUi w liolcsale and retail trade. Well
for executive position, such
KT. office manager or selling
line
432. (Office manager, corporation ac-
■ iniant and correspondent would like
; -ition in a mercantile house. Has
.Kiniinistrative ability and wide experi-
ence. Age 35; married. Would con-
sider making small investment.
_ . . , . ^. ».» • . n 1 1 . I •• r .u ui *33. Traffic man wishes responsi-
PreMdent nf the City National Bank, that a proper solution of the problem ,^,^ position Has had IS years rail-
In writing for a copyof the river Imes (alleged lack of suf- ^^^^, '^^p„ience in transportation and
The Aciivitiea is the official organ of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. U»e
it as such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Monday, at noon, of each
week. f4ake everything thort and to
the point.
•LAW AND ORDER" BOOK STILL
IN DEMAND
The "Ijiw and i >r.Ur" book issued!
y
.•.■••.i! i' .-c of the book it also ia i do business
' as an .1 ' ' "
.ncisco.
iniuri! .T<» rT— '
a collection
cisc" » •-•» -
sev
in \
At an
to the
tained in
and
monlh.
431.
Best of references.
Marrie<l man. age 45.
wishes
-t San Fran-
. .- picked from
■I'hotographs. examined'
Curtailment of Service
on River Lines
of the value attached ' .^t the recent hearings on the apuli-
the expression con- 'cation of the river lines for increase
letter from U. S. Stewart, in their rates the question was raised
EI
of
.IS
Mr
revenues to pay operating ex-
^''''•■"■* ">'»,. l^'*"'''"* -^v.""" "' yy vM-.-"..is -- accounting departments Is marrird.
nhr writer was. recently, shown a penses and leave a profit on the invest- ^^.^, j^^^^^ ^^^^^j j^ ,, ^^^.^ ^^
,, J /-> J . LI owns home and is .».» years ot age.
copy ot the Ijiw and Order pamphlet mrnt). might be obtained by diminish- j, j, high-grade traffic man and can
the number of boats so as to furnish best of references.
inate duplicated services. All ship ^34. Young man. 24 years old. wishes
tion,;'and'was Vhe properVy'of'coIonH pers who are interested should ^'iy'*^- ^^Z!\7oc^,\ r^c^rc^^^^^^ "'"'
Drake, of the Virginia Hotel. Long j the Traffic Bureau whether any such 435 Accountant and office manager.
Reach. California, and naturally he did | curtailment of the service would scri- age 35. married, seeks connection with
not want to part with his copy. jonsly injure them, keeping in mind wholesale or manufacturing concfrn.
"The writer is very anxious to secure! that if the duplication in services is I'^V'l*'"'. ^ >'V /"penence and can
J 11 I .1 t.1- J •/' .• • It. •!• . I J r furnish best of ref.Tenccs
a copy, and will he greatly obliged if eliminated, there will be less need for
yon will advise him whether it is possi-
ble to secure same.
The same mail brought a request from
Cnllen A. Cain, manager of the Bisbee
Daily Review, for two copies.
Another request received was from
William A. Bolger. secretary of the
Lowell Board of Trade. Lowell. Massa-
W-436. Capable office woman pos-
an increase in rates since the result sessing tact and initiative wishes posi-
of the increased loading of the boaH tion of responsibility. University grad-
retaincd in the service should be an "^'^ familinr with legal and insurance
... . • work, also publishing business Fxpert
increase in revenues without «n m- ,,„„^„,,„i,-I. a i« l-l— «-,. ^.»..
stenographer and bookkeeper; can
crease in rates. handle correspondence and meet the
It appeared in the testimony that public,
many rf the boats are commonly ♦37. Single young man wants posi-
chusetts. who also was desirous
securing copies of the book.
of
ioaded far below their tonnage capac-
tion with steamship, shipping or rail-
road company, managing freight on
ity. cr in other words that a !ess ^„cks or in freight yard Has ability to
number of boats could do the business, handle men.
San rranclsco Chamber of Commerco Actlvi^ios
167
Qjariflcs Endoryemen+
oCommitteCa
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are inlere«ted write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
Marine Department
WARNING
The Charities Kmlorseincnt Com-
niittec desires to impress on the
nu-nil)ership, that a close and
searching scrutiny be made of AI-I-
reqiiests for contributions, particu-
larly foreign, so-called patriotic
and other appeals bearing a sem-
blance of relief or charity. The
Committee has no desire to hurt
any appeal that is legitimate, but
as many solicitations now being
made in this city by misdirected
and misguided people for objects
ix^t worthy of consideration arc
being brought to the attention of
the Committee, it feels it incum-
bent to issue this warning to the
membership. Owing to the war
situation many people arc taking
advantage of a patriotic fervor to
organize groups to carry on a
variety of relief work that is
neither economically sound or nec-
essary.
The Charities Endorsement Com-
mittee's Information Bureau
Kearny 112 is equipped to a<lvise
members of all the data in con-
nection with these appeals.
438. .Man \v iu) i)a> iiaii alxmt 15
years experience in various capacities
such as cashier, bookkeeper, etc., would
like position as manager of an office
building, hotel or club.
439. Civil engineer, 35 years of age,
technical graduate, wishes position as
executive with industrial plant, or a
buyer of materials. Thoroughly famil-
iar with plant construction and opera
tion. .Accustomed to handling men.
Desires permanent local connection, and
willing to prove ability. Mas clean
record and credentials.
440. Responsible executive position
desired by active, resourceful man, who has
had five years experience as executive
officer of large and important state
commission bureau at salary of $275
per month.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-441. I'rolessional supply ln>use
wants an exceptionally well qualified,
neat salesman of fine moral character
for detail work in important part of
San Francisco, also traveling salesman
to acquire quick knowledge of inside
^ department leading to management of
small sales force under him. .Answer
by letter stating age. nationality and
salary expected Excellent references
and bond required.
1593. Harceluna (Spain) commission
firm would like t») get in touch with
.Xnu-rican manufacturers, importers and
exporters who might desire representa-
tion in .Spain. References
1594. Shanghai (China) manufac-
turers' representative, importer and ex-
porter, would like to communicate with
.American manufacturers, importers and
exporters who might desire representa-
tion in Shanghai.
1595. Santiago (Cuba) commission
nterchant would like to communicate
with American firms who might desire
representation in Cuba. References.
1596. Osaka (Japan) firm, nianufac-
turers of buttons, i)rusliis ami whale-
bone articles would like to communicate
with importers of above.
1597. Paris (France) furriers would
like to communicate with exporters of
raw skins.
1598. New York (N. V.) commercial
organization in the interest of one of
its clients in Havana. Cuba, would like
to communicate with exporters of dried
codfish, dried fruits, raisins, prunes,
apricots, preserved peaches, cherries, etc.
who might desire representation in Cuba
and the West Indies.
1599. Shanghai (China) firm would
like to get in touch with wholesale
importers of silk, antimony, egg yolk,
albumen and all other China product";.
1600. Santiago (Cuba) commission
merchant would like to communicate
with firms interested in all classes of
articles, especially provisims. who de-
sire representation in Cuba. References.
^ l«
MIDDLE WESTERN AGENT
Tile Nati nal .S.ilcs Company, Fisher
Ruilding. Chicago. Illinois, is desirous of
securing the names of responsible con-
cerns in San Francisco who wish to
secure representation in the central part
of the country. Thev prefer to represent
mantifacturirs of oils, coffee, rice, flour,
fruits, molasses, lumber or mining
products.
.At the present time they are handling
a number of specialty lines that are sold
direct to the consinners. but wish to
devote their future efforts to staple prod-
ucts that can be sold to the jobbers,
dealers and large industrial users.
REPRESENTATION IN ST. PAUL
Edward N. Cummings, .'?24 Paris Street.
San Franci«ico. is desirous of securing
agencies for California products and
goods of whatever nature that may not
as yet have been introdiice«l in Min-
nesota. Wisconsin. Iowa. N'orth Dakota
and South Dakota. Cummings is re-
turning to St. Paul where he formerly
lived to open an office as general agent
for California product* in an endeavor
Ito create a demand for the same.
Mritish Steamer War Monarch,
launched front the I'nion Iron Works,
.May 16th of this year, steamed from
this port July 15th for Portlan«l. Ore.
to load cargo for off shore.
Steamer I.ucinda llanify was launched
from F'ulton's Yard. San Pedro, Jiily
15th. The vessel was constructed for
J. R. llanify & Co. of this city, to be
used in the coastwise trade carrying
lumber.
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'s .Steamer
Peru, arriving here last week from
.Mexican and Central .American ports
had aboard 2,000 tons of coffee and
500 tons sugar.
British Bark Lord Templetown, carry-
ing a cargo of 85,000 cases of case oil,
arrived at Sydney July 14lh from Port
.Arthur. Texas, via the Panama Canal.
.All sailing vessels mar the British
coasts or harbors must hereafter be
towed under admiralty or<lers after July
10th presumably to avoid drifting into
mine fields, according to an admiralty
announcement received at State De-
|)artnient on July 7th from Consul Gen-
eral .Skinner, London.
British Bark Normamiy, 1,097 tons has
been chartered to load lumber at Mobile
for Montevideo or Buenos Ayres at
$63 per thousand, which is said to be a
high record rate.
Oliver J. Olson, who ju-^t returned
from Coos Bay states that he will
shortly contract with Kru'^e & Banks for
the building of another steamer which
will have a carrying capacity of
2,000,000 feet of lumber.
Matson Line Steamer Maui, arriving
here last week from the Islands, brought
98,783 bags sugar, 800 tons molasses in
bulk, 49,627 cases canned pines and
considerable other cargo such as hides,
coffee, rice, bananas, etc.
N'ext sailing dates of the Oceanic
Steamship Co.'s steamers from this port
known as the Sydney Short Line are as
follows: Sonoma August 7th. Sierra
.August 28th, Ventura September 18th.
all steamers of this line touch at Hono-
! lulu and Pago Pago bound to and from
I the .Antipodes.
I
Barge St James recently purchased by
the Rolph Navigation & Coal Co. left
Everett July 18th for Eureka, carrying
1,. 100,000 feet of lumber for ship building
plant.
Java Pacific Steamer Tjisondari. arriv-
ing here last week from Batavia brought
a large amount of rubber, oil, tobacco,
copra, rice, sugar, groceries, etc.; a con-
siderable amount of this rubber is to be
trans-shipped to Eastern markets.
Coast Guard Boat Sentinel, recently
lauched at Tibbetts Yard, Alameda, is
having 125 horsepower engines installed:
when completed vessel will be eqiiii>pe<l
with two guns forward, and one aft and
is to be used along the California
Coast. The vessel is to be turned over
ito the Government in about one week.
168
S«n Friknclcco CKumber of Commerco Actlvifi«t
Transportation Export Licenses Explained A^^on^ the Momberr
Department por Benefit of Shippers __
SACRAMENTO VALLEY CLASS
RATES
\ »iatcmrnt of rhr nrw riatf r%tr*
•r,.rii S
. will liut !
it to the A
Bureau.
STOCKTON CLASS RATES
Thr Catifori'i.i Kai'r a.! Comnii»*ion
, , ;, ! l')th of lhi«
• ,.•:>• 1 .1 Fc, South-
rr- \'.i \Vc»icrn Pacific to
.,\a:I t of the authority
.•>;;.! 4. I9I4. to in-
', a». • from San I'ran-
•r..tn a ten cent to an
!ice of the '•"•
rn the rait I)
r.iti-« L'liiiii.' ;■
lor
the
tl a supple-
r the rector
after a h
1 the nr
.,• . ;• r ;..». The railroads 1
:. ; u> > •- .4:iiiounced the eflfective •'
of the new ratct.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Walton N. Moore. Chairman, Walton
N Moore Dry Goods Co., Front and
Market Streets.
C V Michaels, Langley & Michaels,
50 1st Street.
R H Swayne. Swayne fie Hoyt. 430
San»ome Street.
F A. Somers. Somers fie Co., 240
California Street.
Henry P. Dimond. *^•■.-^r^:.^v. Dried
Fruit As»n. of Cal , 2' mia St.
C. H Bentley, Cal i .^ Corpora-
tion, 120 .Market Street.
Sa 1 t),. ..•.,. id. L. Dinkelspie) -^
Co. reet.
Gij.^i vf. Sossman, Worn..,..
& Co.. 140 Spear Street.
W. Jf. Rand. Jr. F. W. Walworth
Co. Rialto BuildinfT
A. Chrisicson, Wells Fargo & Co..
2nd and Mission Streets.
Atholl McP • ' Adding- Mc Bean fit
Co.. Crocker
W. T. Snuiii. I .•• iiic Hardware fit
Steel Co, 7th and Townsend Streets.
Morgan A. Gunst, M. A. Gunst f'-
201 California Street.
Wm. A. Landry. Dunham. Carri.
fie Hayden Co.. Kansas and Di%-i
Streets.
Shipments to Canada to be
Facilitated
Pi ^
EXPORT LICENSES
In ci» '■!» i«ir rx-
■-rt licci :.nt Wilson''.
■I control provUiiiAlion, thr
^tralive board of the \'.%\>
V il has decided that the followiuK
<■• are nuhjrct to the provisions of
Si: i-. nitrate of potash.
tu It/ 'i. !i <•. uri. ' ' — pea«, con-
;> r *ri| milk, stf i-rl. shapes.
ait<I milled s!'-- ' auKlcs, lees
beams, and I pLites of
orilinary lank '.ilsleel floor
plate*, rosin and turpentine. w.-tshinK-
powder. h.ind lantern oil. toluol, luhri-
laling oil. steel plates, malt, lank
plnte< and boiler plalrs. soap and soap
products, and vegetable oils.
License Explained
On discussine the form and disp
' . •: blanks. ofTici.-ii^
•1 'aid:
I i.i •i.i.-ii.M. ■ .1^ it-en raised as to
how a license can be surrendered both
lo the stcamshin company and the
custom bouse. The answer is simple.
Tlir exporter receives the license in
■ate. and he itirns both copies
tn the steamshin company in
for a steamship permit Thr
comnanv turns both tho
■ :i;.;i:;a! and duplicate over to ibe
ctistnms authorities with Its rlrar.ince
j>aj>rrs
Balance License To Be Arranged
"DtfTiiMilties artsine where eoods cov-
ered bv a license are not forwarded in
one lot will be «eltl«"d in one of sev-
eral wavs. Tn the first nlace. a man
[may apply for and receive as many
j licenses as he requires. A 'balance
license* is beintr arranged for. to t.ike
I care of anv balance of goods wbi'-h are
not shipped under the original license
A 'blanket license' is being arranged
for. to cover specific commodities ship-
ped by specific firms to certain coun-
tries.
"In the case of shinments to Canad--'.
rfcrs are advised th.it steps h.nve
taken to farilitale such sbipmcpfs
.11..; »ba» they need not apply for a
[specific license. Shipments to Canada
fTi^iv \->f fTwarded as berefofo -r "
BUYERS FROM PHILIPPINES
If t« rep'^Tlrd from ManiLi th.Tt llie
Philippine eovernmenf will send a eom-
fT-Ut;,,- ,,' tJiree to the Ignited Stales
s and eqiMpment for the
.Senator Oueron. General
• Mo and Major T. T.. Harl-
n selected as members of
•on Tt is probable that
^.ran was formerly from
I ricago
The Old Homestead Baking Company.
!'>!?! .111.1 ShMtwrll Streets, will enlarge
1'^ ;•'■"'! I'> the addition of two or three
• s and the installation of new
•■s
& Co.. with J M Millard as
is a new hardware company
" soon al 135 New
»
• .» .'•'.. .ililt are enlarging their
present store.
The International Harvester Co.. 15lh
Street and Pntrero Avenue, will in-
crease its warehouse space by the addi-
tion of 20.000 square feel.
F. M. Swireles has opened offices at
201 Sheldon Building, representing Jos.
Won<ls fit Sons Co . of New York City.
Cotton goods is the line.
Roos Brothers have added another
link lo their chain of California stores.
Contracts have been si^'ned for the
building and equipment of a new store
al Fresno The opening of the new
' -' 'Idishmenl is planned for March 1.
It is said that this will be the
• perfectly equipped men's, women's
and children's outfitting store in the
state.
The Commercial Iron Works has recently
located at 497 Fifth Street and will
specialire in box nailing machinery in
addition to doing general iron work ^
C. 11 Carcass, located at 3750 Seven- %
leenlh Street, is manufacturing awninus.
An addition to the garment making
industry of the city is the establish-
ment of a coat-making shop at WU
Market Street, under the proprietorship
of S. Goldschneider.
The B Chicorp Abbatoir Co. IfiOO
F.vans .^venue. has succeeded to the
business of .Salles & Chicorp They arc
engaged in sheep slaughtering.
.Mbert Bert<ohemrnn has recently
opened a printing plant at 1038 Folsom
Street.
The old I-undstrom hat factory is
now occupied by the Western Hat
Manufacturing Co. who are turning out
men's felt bats of every description.
WAR BOARD APPEALS
The Railrnad.s' War Rnard has ad-
dressed a plea to public service com-
missions and all State. County and
Municipal authorities throughout the
United States urging the co-operation
with the railroads in a suspension dur-
ing the period of the war of "all ef-
forts not designed to help directly in
winning the war".
FUEL FAMINE THREATENED
It is not yet loo late for the Federal
Government to avert the threatened fuel
famine in California, but relief leei«la- ■
lion must be enacted nuirkly if disaster
is lo be avoided This is the view of
well informed captains of industry here
who say that the consumption of crude
oil in California is now 60.000 barrels a
day above production
San Tranclsco Chamber of Commerco Activities
169
Business for You
Scaled proposals in duplicate will br
received at the office of the Dcpartincni
Quartcniiabter, Sati i-'ranciscu, until II
o'clock July 30th for the periuil AuKU^t
Ut to August 31st to lie liirni>hed at
Menio Park, California. 20th National
Guard Division. Bids are culled for on
fresh beef, butter, «>leoniarn.irine as
needed.
July 31. 1917. at 1030 A M. bids
will be opened at the offices i>f the gen-
eral purchasing officerb for the Panama
Canal in Washington for a variety of
oils, varnishes, etc.
August 1. 1917, at II A. M., bids will
be opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster, 601 .Market Street, for
a quantity of straw to be delivered at
Camp American Lake, Wash. The
straw is to be of rye, oat or wheat and
of the highest grade of the locality.
August 2, 1917, at 10 A. M., bids will
be opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for mis-
cellaneous supplies.
August 3, 1917. at 10 A. M.. bids will
be opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster, at Fort Mason, for mis-
cellaneous supplies. This list contain>
a large amount of stationery supplies
Complete details are on file at the
Chamber.
W^ Hammer & Company. 310 Clay Street.
^^ San Francisco, wish to get in touch
with packers of sardines and tuna tish
in California.
Miss D. J. Estes, Battle Mountain,
Nevada, wishes to correspond with
wholesale millinery dealers.
Mr. H. S. Kneedlcr, Secretary of the
San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce,
desires to get in touch with representa-
tives of eastern glass jar manufacturers.
Stephen Maxwell, c/o Spreckcis Hotel.
Spreckels, California, has a quantity of
old newspapers and magazines for dis-
posal.
LeRoy A Taylor. Box 59, Clovcrdale,
has some tire-brick clay he wishes to
place on the market.
De Laval Dairy Supply Co. wishes to
get in touch with a wool scouring
plant.
Standard Chemical Manufacturing Co.,
Omaha, Nebraska, is interested in
buyers of incubators and poultry sup-
plies in car lots.
Mist General Merchandise Store. Mist.
Madera County, Cal.. is in the market
for Mason and Economy fruit jars in
wholesale quantities.
Chas. A. Rowley, Gila Bend, Ariz., is
seeking a market for a large quantity
of honey.
Mrs. J. H. Pierson. 433 Glenn Ave..
Fresno, Cat., has a quantity of tin and
^ lead foil for .sale.
G. H. Barbour, R. D. 2, Long Beach,
Cal.. is seeking a market for tulc grass
suitable for covering for l>ottles. etc.
Mr. J. W. Angle. Willcox. Arizona,
has a great many cattle to ship and is
seeking a market.
Opportunity For Oriental
Trade Investigation
Offered Businessmen
Shipping Committee
Named to Attend Con-
ference in Washington
•M
It i> Klin rally conceded the Orient
will be the future market lor .^an
Francisco. To i;-.' •• "iviuitage of (his
market proper ns must be
made for rcpr' This can
only be done satisiactorily by a personal
visit. This usually takes time which
can ill be spared. Now San Francisco
merchants have an opi>ortunity to visit
all the principal Oriental ports without
change and only taking three months
time The Santa Cruz sails on August
6th and there will probably be no other
opportunity in the near future as ad-
vantageous. E.\ports to China, japan,
hulia. Straits Settlements. Hongkong
and Dutch ICast Indies for first five
months of 1916 from San Francisco
were $20.4>!9.152 and for same period
in 1917 $2S.566,477. During same period
and to same countries from Pugct Sound
they were 1916: $21,949,064 and 1917:
$40,012,692. Arc San Francisco mer-
chants going to allow other cities to
beat them out?
GO TO THE ORIENT— MAKE
SATISFACTORY LOCAL REPRE
SENTATION AND THERE IS NO
REASON WHY SAN FRANCISCO
MERCHANTS SHOULD NOT GET
THEIR SHARE.
REMEMBER
The war won't last forever — Ships will
be provided after the war to handle our
foreign commerce AND THEY WILL
S.ML FRO.M THE PORTS THAT
HAVE THE BUSINESS TO OFFER
AND WHICH BUSINESS WAS
WORKED UP Dl'RING THE W \R
READY '-fH^ TMi- i.M'^n \FTER
PEACE
MINING IN MEXICO
Inquiry anioii^r '.nine of the largest
mining interests with properties in
Mexico reveals the information that in
the Slate of Sonora has developed the
greatest interference with operations on
the part of any of the local govern-
ments. .Mong the eastern part of
Mexico, including the States of Durango.
San Luis Potosi. Cnahuila. Nueva Leon
and Zaratccas, no obstructions have
been placed in the way of operations,
and in addition to those concerns which
have been working for some time, others
have prepared for an early resiunption.
1 lie Department of .Xgricultnrc's crop
report for July was issued Monday. 9th.
and shows that the farmers of the
I'nited States have responded to the
appeal of the administration for in-
creased production to the extent of
6.093.000.000 bushels of food stuffs. The
wheat crop is estimated at 678.000.000
bushels, corn 3.124,000.000. barlev 214-
000.000. oats 4.rl.000,000. rye 56.100.000.
rice 34.400.000. and white potatoes with
a record crop of 452.000.000 bushels.
.\ meeting of the Pacific Shipping and
.Maritime Committee was held on July
23rd lo arrange for delegates to attend
the conference in Washington called by
the .Secretaries of Coinnurce ami Labor
to consider methods lor closer co-op-
eration between ship operators and their
otTicers and seamen and devise plan-, for
increasing the number available. The
following committee was appointed:
Capt. J. S. Gibson, of Seattle, Chair-
man; Mr. H. L. Corbett, Portland; C.
W. Cook, San Francisco; Robert New-
ton Lynch, San I'rancisco; R. H.
Swayne, San F'rancisco; C. P. Converse,
San F'rancisco, Secretary; Rea E. May-
nard, Los Angeles.
The committee will arrive in Washing-
ton in time to confer with delegations
from the (Jreat Lakes, Gulf and .At-
lantic Coasts.
It is hoped at this conference that
concessions will be made by both «ides
resulting not only in entire liarmony but
in securing the maximum number of offi-
cers and men for the ships now being
built and to assist the Allies of the
United States. In any event it will
form a foundation for future get-to-
gether meetings which will un<lo»iblc«My
be beneficial lo all concerned.
FOOD CONSERVATION
No small part in the national effort
for food conservation is to be played
by the University of California. Fol-
lowing the correspondence between
l'"r»o<l .Administrator Hoover and Dean
Hatfield of the University, the home
economics department has been called
upon to furnish instructors for classes
in food conservation and dietetics, and
such classes are now being formed
under the direction of Dr. Agnes l'.
Morgan within a wide radius of the
University campus. Several such classes
have already completed the course out-
lined by Mr. Hoover and others are
starting on the work, which covers the
following topics: World Situation;
Hoover Plan, organization for food con-
servati^^in. federal, state, local; Food
Conservation Measures, use of local
foodstuffs, use of perishables, elimina-
tion of waste, conservation of wheat,
fats, sugars, meats, preservation of
perishable foods, adefjuate feeding for
health; demonstrations of war breads;
Food Preservation, demonstrations of
canning; demonstration of drying; Fun-
damentals of an Adequate Diet, adults,
children, infants; Methods of Organiz-
ing Local Groups into a working unit.
Each class admits 15 women to a
series of fifteen lessons. Further in-
formation may be secured by addressing
the office of the Extension Division,
301 California Hall, Berkeley, or the
San Francisco Office. 309 Lick Building
The Industrial Advance of
ONLY PAINT BRUSH FACTORY ON THE COAST
EXHIBIT NUMBER EIGHT
Firm Brought Here From Seattle by Chamber.
Thr new factory of the Morck Brush
i'uny is located at the corner of
th aixl Tehama Streets. This
i> h manufactures brushes
ription, and which special-
ue» in high grade paint and varnish
brushes was located, in October. 1915.
through the efforts of the Chamber of
Commerce. They employed at that
lime four workers and occupied 7.5UU
square feet. Twice, since locating, they
' ' " '1 by increasing busi-
■ ir factory and they
II". « .... ; ,rc feet and give
work to : vees.
Pri'>' • ••• •'■•
pany
ill f} ..... ... ; ..
EXPORTS
OF SCRAP 1
FROM
SAN
FRANCISCO
Tons
Value
July- December. 1916
S.680
$84,335
1917
January
611
8.470
February
825
17.780
March
250
5.400
April
542
21.650
May
Total. 11 months
1407
9315
39.569
H 77.224
the fact that their
> iti San i-'rancisco
th year in
~ the advan- I
tages of the San i r.iiKt-ci> market
Beforr kn-atinp hrrc Mr. Morck thor-
I the various citie"*
«iie for hi* plant
exceeded that ot
the niirthcrn city.
Sati t r.-»i.
matter of
're The rapid growth of his
trms his judgment.
' xcept for ship-plates and some types
■I heavy beams the shops and foundries
of the I*.-icihc Coast can supply all of
rli. II' .. iijncry and steel rcijuircd in
' :ction of the steel .nnd wooden
•<* . h will be built on this coast-
.\ serious condition, however, confronts
the western iron and steel foundries.
.Approximately 90 per cent of these de-
pend almost entirely upon iron and
•eel scrap in the operation of their
■■!ants. This material is becoming very
scarce, due, partly, to the embargo ,
which the Canadian Government has
I'l.iii"! mxiii si r.i|» rimiing into the
L'nitcd St.itcs and partly to the ex-
portation from this country.
The above fiKurrs show the exporta-
tion of scrap from San F'rancisco.
The Industrial Department of the
Cliainbcr of Commerce is at present
. .:vt\ in making a survey of the
. :><lry industry in California and, in
co-operation with the California Foun-
drymen's Association is securing data
which, upon analysis, will be used to
correct conditions in the industry which
.ire retarding its growth.
I A NEW OIL REFINERY
The .MillifT Refming Company, with
offices at 324 Sharon Building have
taken over the property of the old
National Oil Company at Rodeo, Cal-
ifornia, and are now turning out lubri-
cating, fuel and illuminating oils. They
have been operating about two months
and at the present time are specializing
on lubricating oils. Mr. S. S. Lawrence.
the treasurer of the company, is in
charge of the San Francisco oflFice.
■MMMT-cowHtMAM rra.. CO..
>«— «««««»»«»»x>»>
CHAMBER OF COHflERCE ACTIVITIES
• ^ 'GATEWAY A ""^^^ Si^M
fc./^ATED JUVXjg
..d!^
Uo/. 4
to
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVEKY THURSDAY — AUGUST ^v... P.M7
V^o. 31
LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE TO CIRCULATE ANTI-INJUNCTION ADDRESS
Argument By Chamber's Attorney At Public Hearing Subject of Wide-Spread Comment
v.'Aiiliv
SUBJECT MATTER ONE FOR THE ATTENTION OF BUSINESSMEN
MOXG the many subjects
of U'Kislation in which the
Chamber of Commerce and
business interests of the
State were vitally con-
cerned dnrinK the recent
session ol the LeRislatiire at Sacra-
mento, was the Anti-Injunction Hill
This bill was practically a copy of the
so-called Model Anti-Injunction Hill in-
troduced by the American Federation
of Labor into the Legislatures of eigh-
teen states during the Spring. It h;i>
been called labor's Rill of Rights. Al-
though the bill was defeated in all but
two of the eighteen states, it is still a
very vital issue because of the expressed
determination to re-introduce it where
ever it has been «Iefeated. Rumors
have been heard that it would be made
the subject of an initiative petition in
this State.
The Anti-Injunction Hill, after pass-
ing both houses of the California Legis-
lature, was finally vetoe<l by Governor
William D. Stephens following a public
1,, .r,„,r Tt which Mr. Ma.x J. Kuhl.
ing the San I'rancisco Chamber
lercc and eighteen other large
'•rK'ani/ations of California, presented
arguments tending conclusively to prove
that the enactment into law of this bill
would be to place upon the statute
books a most extrenu- piece of radical
and revolutionary legislation.
The argument presented by the Cham-
SALVADOR EARTHQUAKE
RELIEF FUND
The Chainl)er I)a.> been made
official custodian of a fund for
the relief of the Salvador earth-
quake suflTerers. At a meeting
held on Tuesday morning. William
H. Crocker, Mortimer Fleishhacker
and I'rank H. .Xnderson appointed
the fidlowing committee ft)r the
collection of money to be for-
warded to Carlos .Melendcz. Pres-
ident of Salvador: Jonas Bloom,
Frederick J. Kostcr, George X.
O'Mrien. I'rcderick Raruch and
John Clausen. The fund is to be
distributed among the poor an<l
needy classes. A committee will
call for your contribution
ber of Commerce on this occasion was
the subject of wide comment, many
requests being received for copies. To
meet this demand the Law and Or<ler
Committee of the Chamber of Com-
merce is having an edition of the argu-
ment prepared, which will be ready for
distribution during the present week.
.Argument is hardly a fair term. The
presentation made before the Governor
was in such form that it makes enter-
taining and instructive rca<ling for every
person at all interested in keeping in
contact with important problems aflTect-
ing his daily life or goveriunenlal af-
fairs.
In publishing this address, the Law
and Order Committee of the .San Fran-
cisco Chamber of Commerce is continu-
ing the broad educational plan under
which it is seeking t(» keep the best
tliought of California and the Western
.States in touch with the problems af-
fecting the business man and emj)loyer
which, for their solution. rei|uire unity
of effort among business nun generally.
The Law and Order Committee is a
local institution, but the problems that
it has to meet and solve are general.
That the Committee and the Chamber
of Commerce are accomplishing a defin-
ite result in tliis general informative
propaganda, was cvidence<l during the
recent legislative campaign when, at the
personal apj>eal of I'resi<lent I'rederick
J. Koster, eighteen major organizations
and scores of firms and in<lividuals of
state wide prominence, gave their sup-
port to the Chamber of Commerce in
its work.
In giving the Chamber's argument a
wide-spread reading the Committee is
bringing to a fitting conclusion its legis-
lative program. Rut it is also laying a
sound foundation before thoughtful men
throughout the State that will safely
forestall any attempt to place this in-
iquitous and radical measure again be-
fore the voters or the legislative rep-
resentatives of California.
179
San Francisco Now Pacific Coast Censorship
Headquarters
International Silver Com-
pany Open Offices and
Warerooms in S.F. *
T^ir ('.•!!. vtiiiif Cen*orfthip rcguUlion*
r
i«i1>K- ti:iiiili<'r of (III- firm, "t .111
'< i(h ■ larRcr ami more
I'lay of silvrrwirc than i» <
1 Uc iull iirf:i;v ui)U ail- til thr - ■> o( the liilriiMtiuiial
•rndrr n»ii»l appf-ar «»n ihr Silver in \'cw York, ihc
■ iJai roinpanv
.vfunmt and
^rs a» •ignatures will not
i.SSEL'S NAME KEOUIKKD
Mill be accepted
-Tiiany or an>
. in I he pro»t
.„ . .^mating in or dct-
lan lerntory may be written
vUU«>U Ut the VkAt.
2, i.AVt.i'vr.F
(1)
be aen-
any air
tit
in
i to Central and South
All West ln«lie_» and ti
points reached by the Pacific r
may be written in F.nRli«h. I- ;
Spanith or authorized code.
(d) MetMRea to the Dutch ^''h-pvpipbc
Indies mu»t be written in English ; nop*^*^^'*-**^-
, li tl .
oT to a
nut be conikiderrd a part of th'
■ 11
-aniii without text will no'
MM.l.E WORD c,
passed when censor 1-
t'Uin F.nRlish word or when a -
I code word translates into two or :
words umlrriitandalile to the censor.
9. Sri PKISSKJNS AND DELAYS:
All ( may be stopped, dc-
I.ivrd o[ i>c dealt with at the dis-
ion oi the censor and without no-
• to the senders.
10. INFORM.XTION TO
other language or cmie permitted.
\ r '_ improve
edition;.
Scott's Tenth Edition.
Western Union (Not including 5-let-
ter edition).
I.icbcr'a (Not including S-letter
edition).
lientley's complete phrase code ( N'ot
including the oil and mining supple-
ments).
Broomhall's Imperial Combination
Code.
Tr.x ,inh.itl's Imperial Combination,
from 1
or atitl.
fiKurcs
with No
tic Cotton Code. 39th month
{two a<
?th edition.
i/ed on cablegrams
edition.
Riverside Cdr
A Z (N
to British ; -is)
4 ADDRESSES;
■f ■
Ct"
for
A-
pr . .
1917, may be used on
not pa^'tnc Av<-r Trnn«
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Ot I lir iii< - ' -i^i
considered part of ■ ' ;•
is for the inform a»>
S. sir,NATr:
All I si be ftigned. In
case o: ti. by the surname
at least; in caic ■>; a firm or organiza
tton. either by the surname of a re-
When a cablenrram dors not conform
' i"ns, or i
r. the V
.. ■. .......iKh the .,ii.. . ^
rumpanics at which the
■1.
11. FIGURES:
Unrelated numbers or code word.s
I which translate into unrelated numbers
tare prohibited.
j 12 SERIAL NU.MBERS:
CablcKrams may be serially numbered
""" ■• ' in plain figures
'inn into plain
. ..> ........ ;... ..'kt must begin
1 on the tirst day of each
At the ..pti -ii of the sender,
V he added to
.iig the day of
h. Un tlu lir-t nine days of
the month the numeral shall he preceded
I'V a 7cro Serial niinihers. whrn v-n],
When tlie W is inktallcil
on the liflh ' .'welcrs iUiild-
!ing, 150 Post Street, there will be
reprr«rntrd an investment of one-half
Ts. The oprniiiK of the San
lanch. whiili will be the
. iters (or twelve
I part of a thir-
. -"!' ■■' 'lie display
cd by the at the
I'acilic Intern.. vposition.
' »utes which will clear their busi-
fhron^'h the San Francisco oflTire
I New Mexico, V
California. Neva
< 'n K''". ** •' ' ' ' ' ' M'Mii.in.i,
.Alaska and liy it is
planned to 1 . , . the ex-
porting branch tor the Onent.
E. V. Saunders is manager of the
j Pacific Coast Division. The San Fran-
cisco showrooms Acrnpv th** rntirr fifth
floor of the Jew '
a floor space of
an ad<litioiial 2.<' -.in \-.
basenu-nt. In a'
"'■>ins there art
the sen
the mont
JAPANESE COMMISSION
HERE AUGUST
THIRTEENTH
The ofTiiial Japanese Commission
will arrive in San Francisco on
l.^th. The representatives
Orient will stay in San
■ for srvf' •'-■>-; before
< for \' I Ar-
ts are ade by
- o city otticials for
n while in this city,
ion will proceed from
• directly to Wa-h-
■'> the di
:.;cly appoi:
. utive offices, clerical offices, ofin < s
out-of-town buyers, packing an<l
store rooms and a complete plant for
the re-furbishing of silverware. .Members
of the Chamber who are interested arc
invited by .Mr. Saunders to inspect the
di.splay.
shall be the last word in the message
preceding the signature.
13. TEST WORDS:
Test words are permited in cablegrams
containing the transfer of money where
proper affidavits covering the use f»f
such test words have been hied with
the Chief Cable Censor at Washington.
The test word must be the first word
in the body of the message.
14. COMMODITY:
\s a general rule, the commodity
^ luld be included in the message. It
may be omitted at the discretion of the
censor if it appears in the translation
::!<d by the sender in a manner satis-
i.Ktory to the censor. If it is omitted
III a message arriving from a for< i. '^
source, then the cen.sor, if he think
expedient, may demand the comnioiliiy
from the addressee.
15 PROHIBITED:
(a) viii.i ,rv information.
(b) enemy.
(c) i n of .tII trans-ocean
movement of v< - !
(d) Private c< •. -
(e^ Cablegrams obscure and nut un-
derstandable to the censor.
San Trancfsco Chamber of Commerca Actlvlflas
173
Trade At A Glance By
Bradstreets
SAN tkANCISCO
WholcsaK- nii.l I..H.in« Tr.i-Ic — Fair.
Retail Ti
Manufacr 1 InduMry— Active.
(■ " ••
1 1'. vet lli-nt.
1 t lii>t aiul <!rN
SEATTLE
Wholoali aiul JohliiiiK Track Uu.mI
Retail 'Iradf— Fair.
'• ^ an<i Industry— Active.
• ood.
Remarks— Labor troubles.
TACOMA
Wholesale Tra<Ic — (iood
Retail Trade— Uuict.
Manufacturini! and Industry— Active.
Coll. ! air.
Cro !;iin.
Reni ;;ikcs arc seriously interfcr-
inK with lumber operations, and labor
is siarce,
LOS ANGELES
\\li,.:i>alt and J.-libniK Iradc — Improved
Retail Trailc — I'air.
*' • - I Industry — .-\ctive.
vcd.
Remarks— Canneries are commencinR
operation, but there is a shortage of
cans. Fruits for canniuK are favor-
able. Skilled and unskilled labor
scarce. Arizona copper operations
still in serious problem over strike
situation.
Ruilding Operations — Quiet.
SPOKANE
Wholesale and Jol.l.iiiK' 1 rade- .\ctive.
Retail Trade — Good.
Mannfactnrint? and Industry — .'\ctivc.
Coll' f'rood.
Rei- t weather continues to af-
fcv i K. iiifcj grain.
l^ IBS
CALIFORNIA LAND SHOW
The L'.ilit'urnia I. ami .SIidw. an exposi-
tion of the "Land of California and its
Resources," to be given under the aus-
pices of the San Francisco Real Estate
Board, will open October IMh and con-
tinue until October 28th. The Exposi-
tion is to be held at Eighth and Market
Streets.
LUMBER FOR AIRPLANES
The airplane market for Iiitnber i.>
practically a new one to San Francisco
dealers.
Few lumbermen know what to saw
for airplane stock, or what stock to
lay aside for this purpose. Airplanes
built for the government will be of
standard patterns, just as the wooden
ships arc being built acording to stand-
ard patterns. Specifications will be
issued as soon as I'rench and English
committees have had time to go over
and check the plans prepared, and that
will be before very long.
Commodities Authorized
for Export from U. S.
l'"or the information of shippers the
I'.xports Council has authori/ed the pub-
liration of a list comprising the articles
v\liuh have alrea«Iy been <Utermined to
be included under the gt in ral 1
mentioned in the I*ri'si<lfnt's (>•
tion of July 9th. Ibis li^t sui-. , . .,
an unauthorized and iiuomct statement
liitluTto published. .\diiiiions may be
' to this list, if it is determined that
r articles are properly included in
I lie general headings given in the Presi-
•lent's proclamation. Official notice will
be given of such changes when they
occur.
Export license is re<iiiirfd at i)resent
for any article on the following li>t:
coal, coke, fuel oils. Iui)ricatiiig oils,
benzol, head-lantern oil. toluol, naphtha,
benzine, red oil, kerosene and gasoline,
including bunkers.
Food grains, flour and meal therefrom,
corn flour, barley, rice flour, rice, oat-
meal and rolled oats, fodder and feeds,
oil cakes and oil cake meal, malt, pea-
nuts.
Meats and fats, poultry, cottonseed oil.
corn oil. copra, cocoanuts (dessicate<l),
butter, fish (dried, canned, or fresh).
Grease (inedible or edible of animal
or vegetable origin"), linseed oil, lard,
meats (all varieties), tinned milk, pea-
nut oil and butter, rapeseed oil. tallow,
tallow candles, stearic acid.
Pig iron, steel billets, steel sheet bars,
steel blooms, steel slabs, ship plates and
structural shapes, iron plates, "I" beams,
mihl-steel plates, rolled steel i>lates.
steel channels, steel angles, mild-steel
plates, (ordinary tank quality), steel
beams, steel plates one-eighth of an inch
thick or heavier are classed as steel plates,
steel tees and zees, structural steel
shapes, boiler plates, tank plates, steel
doors, steel car frames, steel towers,
scrap iron and scrap steel, ferroman-
ganese.
Fertilizers, cattle manure (shredded),
nitrate of soda, tuiudrette. potato man-
ure, potassium salts, land plaster, potash,
cyanide. phosphoric aci<!. phosphate
rock, superpliosphate. chlorate potash,
bone meal, bone flour, ground bone,
dried blood. a<f>nionia and ammonia
salts, acid ph<>sphate. guano, humus,
hardwood ashes, soot, sheep manure
(pulverized), anhydrous ammonia.
Arms, ammunition and explosives, ni-
trate of potash, rosin, sulphur, saltpeter,
turpentine.
I-'ull details as to the method of pro-
cedure in applying for export license^
are on file in the ofTices of the ChamliiT.
^ t^
EXPORT LICENSES ISSUED IN
I SAN FRANCISCO
j Up to this (late the F'.iinatJ of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce of the De-
partment has issuetl approximately 900
export licenses in ."san Francisco. The
applicant receives two copies of every
lirense He gives them to the Steam-
ship Company han'lling the shipment
and the company deposits them both
in the Custom House with the mani-
fest. One copy goes forward to destin-
.ation with the shipment. The new
I system has been in effect since July 9th.
New Members Since Last
Publication
Francis H. Boland, Lawyer, 1220 Hearst
Muilding.
R T Davis, Machinery, 56 Natoma St.
trie Display Corp., Electric Signs,
I N'atoma St.
iNinxiurne & Clark Mfg. Co., Radio
Telegraph Manufacturers, 1 Drumm
St.
Mergenthaler Linotype Co. MH Sacra-
mento St, Type-setting Machines.
Mooser & Company. 4(>9 Washington
St., Federal Tax Experts.
Mr. M. Kollmann, Mgr , Pacific .\dver-
tising and Distributing Co., 312 Undcr-
woo«l HIclg., Adv., Siailing and Dis-
tribution.
Mr. H. S. Perkins, Mgr., J H. Parker,
Inc., 121 .Second St., Mfgrs. Elec-
trical Porcelain.
Frederick W. Spencer. 356 Market St..
Lnport and Export Broker.
Mr H. T. Yost, Mgr, Trumbull Elec-
tric Mfg. Co.. 595 Mission St. Elec-
trical Supplies.
Walter Vernier. Room 528, 112 Market
St , Exporter.
MAIN STREET IRON WORKS BUSY
San Francisco has been getting its
share of the business due to the exten-
sive ship building program.
During the past year the Main Street
Iron Works. 163 Main Street of which
A. Z. High is President and A. De
Bretteville Vice-President, has construc-
t( (1 and installed machinery for eight
steamers besides many other steamers
an<l motor ships including the auxiliary
machinery for the first large motor ship
built on the Pacific Coast. The ma-
chinery for eight other vessels are also
being constructed. Two of these latter
vessels will be the first ves-^els engage<l
in the coa«t-wise lumber trade to be
ei'uinped with steam turbines.
This firm also installed the machinery
for the "Robert C. Sudden" and "Ryder
Ilanify" which are the largest coast-
wise wooden vessels constructed to date.
thev having a carrying capacity of over
1.500.000 feet.
CAPITAL TO INVEST
The Industrial Department is in re.-
ceipf of a letter from a man represent-
ing a group of skilled metal workers
who have capital to invest and desire
to get in touch with some manufacturer
in that line with a view of securing em-
ployment and putting capital into the
btisiness. The nanie and ad<lress of these
parties can be serure«l from the Indus-
trial Department of the Chamber.
Opportunity in Mexico
Hen Padilla & Company, export and
import commissioners, with ofTices in
the First National Rank Ruilding advise
this office that they have been com-
! to effect the sale of two large
il properties in Mexico. State
... lacan. .Mso that they are in
a position to obtain concessions from
jthe Mexican Government. «rch as tim-
ber, fishing, etc. For further informa-
Ition address the company direct.
174
San r
o Chamber of Commerca ActivHiat
SAN fra;>icisco
CHAMBER -/COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES .
Kntrred a« kerond-cl««t matter
January 7 " ■ Poit
Office at . Cali-
fornia U...K ■ VIH J. i of
March 3. 1879
Suh' Price. Fifty
cr Year
Vul..-^ ... -., ' '- '-v the
S\\ I'K )
, II . M. : ,. . , -I'-RCE
liUlinK
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San Francisco
IrO« WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW I
CALL • - - KCAQNY 112 |
The Activities is the official organ of
the S.in Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. Use
it as such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Monday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
SCIENTIFIC EMPLOYMENT
rcRtilar monthly mectinK of ihr
•>• for the Study of Employment
i'r«>l>lcm4 will he held in the San I'ran-
ci«4-o Comnirrrial duh <->n Thursd.iy
« " of the
t .h they
.ti. T^.-s .M.ii,... i> oi ill. :-... ,,i, arc in-
\itrd lo attend the mertinR.
The Mm ik. r .u the next meeting will
l>r I' K. Tucker. Director of
the '. .ind Welfare Department
of the .\ctiia Life Insurance Company.
.-\ most interestintr talk is looked for
-: a little different line from that
the average busy business man
PACIFIC COAST REPRESENT-
ATIVE URGED FOR U. S.
SHIPPING BOARD
The lollowinK lelej;rani. ur^inK
tl • of a Pacific Ci';i«.l
r. . the L'nited St;it< >
^^ '' ■ - been forwanl-
»■• • W .ishinKton :
• > Chamber of
' respectfully and earn-
-. - that some qualified
ri vve from Pacific Coast
b< <l by you on Shippiiii;
Bo.inl II..' ' ■ '.iti.-,
to the nai: t!,i,
tin'- '■ •- :■
P
ti tamiliar with Pacific
i ■ If ions very necessary to
Cjovtnuiicnt's interest as well as
interest of Pacific Coast. We re-
f-V ' " ' ■ -t
.>>" -1
(^'■'-■^ - ....,.,..,,. i.l
and we assure you all coast inter-
ests concur in this request."
San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce
' ■ strr, President
Naval Authorities Taking
Steps toTake Over Pa-
cific Merchant Ships
Shipping men arc inlercste«l in a new
move of the Navy Department an-
nounced from San l-'rancisco. whereby
it appears to be the purpose of the naval
authorities to take over all the merchant
ships.
I)r;i- II of this kind is said to
be ff 'Cause of the acute sh<»rt-
aRc oi oiti.ii-. and men on the merchant
vessels. Separate offices for the Naval
.Nuxiliary Reserve have already been es
lablishcd in San l-'rancisco and New
York.
Lieutenant I". W. Milner. U. S. N.. in
charKc of the recruiting office of the
Twelfth Naval district, received orders
appointiuK him assistant supervisor of
ilu- \a\al .Auxiliary Reserve, with juris-
.liition exten«linK over the etitire Pacific
("oast Recor«ls of all officers enrolled
in Class 2, who are cajiable of <luly on
merchant ships, have been ordered
turne<l over to Lieutenant Milner by
((immandants of the Twelfth and Thir-
t.-enth districts.
With these records as starter Lieu-
tenant Milner will commence the enroll-
ment of every available deck and engine
room officer on the Pacific Coast. I-ieu-
tenant Milner has located his offices in
the I'"erry Huildin^ at San Francisco.
He has four officers ami four men under
him. The officers will report t<> the
head«|uarters in New York.
The work of obtaining officers anil
men for all .American vessels will, under
the plan believed to be in operation, be
handled by the supervisor and assistant
>upervisor of the auxiliarv.
1^ te '
RUSSIA DOUBLES IMPORTS
European Russia imported $.^45.853.0(X)
Aorth of goods in 1916. an increase of
MO less than 100 per cent over the
total for 1915. according to the compila-
tion from official Russian statistics
ma<Ie public by the Bureau of Foreign
and Dotncstic Commerce. I^st year's
imports fell only $8^000.000 short of
the figure for the normal year I9LV
And as a matter of fact, since the
official figures do not include munitions,
the value of goods actually received
and requiring transportation must have
been greatly in excess of the value
rci-or(le<l
COOS BAY WANTS MEN
.\ communication frMin the Chamber
of Commerce of Marshfiehl. Oregon,
received by this office state* that the
Coos Bay region is in need of from
500 to lOfX) men. The following trades
are specifie<I: ship carpenters, bridge
carpenters, coal miners, millmen. woods-
men, common laborers, etc. The wage
for a common laborer is said to be
$3.18 per day. The Chamber also de-
nies the reported I. W. W. disturb-
ances in that district.
Placement Bureau
442. Bookkeeper having long experi-
ence in various wholesale and retail
businesses desires position with mercan-
tile or manufacluring firm .Xmerican:
37 years of age. Best of references
443. Experienceil lumber man who
has held most every jiosilion in lumber
(. - «iffices, from office boy to
!■ agent, wishrs to connect with
a where he can remain per-
manently Salary sec«mdary considera-
tion: is married: 40 years of age. and
owns his own h<»mc.
444. Young man wishes position. Has
ha«l II years office experience and is an
expert mail order man. Can furnish
local references.
445. Position wanted by an .American
man who has had experience in insur-
ance work and general business lines.
Is 36 year> old and married. Best of
references furnished.
446. Position as export manager
wanted by a man who pos^c•.ses a work-
ing knowledge of Spanish and has taken
a course nf instruction in foreign
trade. Can furnish good references.
W-447. Statistician — young laily of
special ai>ility and experience, graduate
of Columbia, desires position in statis-
tical departtnent of some concern. Ex-
ceptional references. Can take charge.
448. Executive, salesmanager, public-
ity and advertising man who ktriws the
west and has an exceptionally large and
valuable acc|iiaintanceship in Californii
seeks connection with good o|iportun
itics.
449. .Active man. experienced in rail-
roatl operation, wishes position as traffic
manager for local firm. Is 35 years of
age. Well versed in traffic matters.
Interstate Commerce rulings, etc. Can
furnish excellent references.
W-450. Woman of wide business ex-
perience, executive ability, accust<imed
to hatidling correspondence and meeting
business people, wishes position. Is
qualified to hold responsible position
451. Sales-manager. 36 years old, mar-
ried, of good address and personality,
experienced in selling, wishes lo make
a change. Desires connection with re-
liable, progressive firm where honesty
nnel executive ability will be considered.
Would like a position where he could
make an investment eventually, if mu-
tually satisfactory.
452. Opportunity by man who has
held positions of importance and re-
sponsibility, calling for executive ability
of a high order. Can handle men, and
is acquainted with business and other
conditions, city, state and coast. Broa>l.
practical, as well as routine experience.
Local references.
453. .Man, familiar with all office de-
tails, not afraid of work or hours, seeks
a position. Is single and willing to go
anywhere. Best of references.
454. .An executive, age 38, expericncecl
and successful. <lesirrs i)osition. Fam-
liar with general administrative work
and with special training in advertising,
I sales and merchandising management.
I Backed by a record of accomplishment
and able to refer to men whom you
I know and who know him.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activities
175
Giarltics Endorsement
oCommitteCo
CHAIN LETTERS SHOULD
BE DESTROYED
Reference was made by this
Comiuittie in the Activities of
May 31, 1917. No. 22, to a Chain
Letter that was bein^ widely dis-
tributed for the purpose of fomitl-
IMK a special American hospital in
Paris for wounded in the face and
jaw, stating that for every $18.()(M)
raised by the solicitation the Amer-
ican National Red Cross would
fjive $2,()00 in cash. Contributions
to be sent to Mr. I., llerriette,
French Consul, P. O. 1S71 Seattle.
\\'a>hiiiKton. This letter was
brought to the attention of the
French .\mbas.sador in Washin^'-
ton by the .\nierican National Red
Cross with the result, that the
Embassy is returnint;, when pos-
sible, contributions that have been
sent in by people receivin>j the
letter. It is the desire of the I-'m-
bassy and the .\mcrican National
Re«l Cross that no attention be
paid to this appeal. The .Ameri-
can National Red Cross arc firm
in their stand against the chain
letter method of solicitati(m aiui
do not donate their funds in the
manner statcfl in this particular
letter. The attention of the Com-
mittee has been drawn to the fact
that this letter has a^ain ma<le its
appearance .
THERE IS NO JUSTIFICA-
TION I- OR .\ CHAIN LETTER
455. Executive, managerial or cler-
ical position wanted by a man of wido
experience as corresi)on(lent and cor-
poration secretary: especially proficient
in S|)ani«h. \n ex|)irt accountant, sales-
man and advertisement writer.
456. Local attorney, age 31, is de-
sirous of becomiuR established with an
existing commercial organizatit)n where
legal and executive ability can be util-
ized. Must be in a place where respon-
sibility, brains and keen business judg-
ment are absolutely essential. Would
consi<ler an investment up to $5,(X)0.
P.ro'<erage, wholesale or importing and
exporting propositions favored.
457. .\ccountant anci assistant book-
keeper wishes position. Was county
auditor in California for 8 years, and
can furnish best of references.
458. .\ salesman leaving for the Ori-
ent in abfiut two weeks, and calling at
all principal ports, seeks commissions
from reliable firms. Can furnish satis-
factory references.
459. An expert accountant desires a
position with a large firm or corporation
where knowletlge of accounts, ability
to handle men, capacity for work an<l
integrity will count. Can furnish satis-
factory references.
460. .Man thoroughly experienced in
advertising and mercantile lines wishes
a position. Thoroughly <|ualified for
organizing and managing sales forcer
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are inter*«ted write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
Marine Department
160L Shanghai (China) l-'rench Ex-
port Company would like to communi-
cate with importers of strawbraiils and
lats, hides, skins, oils, seeils, egg prod-
The former U. S. Cruiser Boston is
being converted into a freight carrying
vessel by the Seattle Construction &
Drydock Company at Seattle, and will
be put into commercial use by the
U. S. Government.
The former German power schooner
.■\tlas, wliich has been in this |)f»rt since
nets, ground nuts, gall nuts, bristles, .November 3, 1914, being sold by the
chinagrass. jute, etc. U. S. Marshal in 1916 t<t Williams.
1602. Sulkea (India) engineering Com- Dimond & Company, was taken over
l>.iiiy would like to corresponti with last week by the U. S. .Navy Depart-
maniifacturers of plant for extracting ment, to be use<l hereafter by them,
oxygen from the air and compressing it San Francisco & Portland Steamship
into cylinders of 1(X) cubic feet capacity. Company's steamer Rose City on the
Wants <|uotaiion for a iilant to turn out San IVancisco-Portlaiul route, has been
.S.(MX) to W,Vkt) cubic feet per day. withdrawn from the run. for a general
1603. Osaka (Japan) concern jlesires overhauling, after which the steamer
to communicate with importers of hos- will continue as heretofore
irry goods. Catalogue in Department. Steamer Staatssekretar Kraetke form-
Will <|uote against cable order
ery not before .Xutumn.
1605. New York (New York) export
iomi»any desires correspondence with
manufacturers who are eager to exteiul
tluir export business.
1606. Pontianak, also Singapore ( Bor-
neo) concern desires to get in
with importers of
3 per cent oil.
touch •»•'•"«
railroad ties to Callao from I-'ureka, at
the rate of $4n.fX) Being chartered by
Balfour. Guthrie & Company.
Hammond Lumber Company's raft
arrived here last week from the Colum-
bia River containing 6.(XX).()()0 feet of
c ipra cake containing
3.421 bales wool, 4,S4« bales c(»tton.
6,2(>S bales hemp and 4.4(X) tons sugar
1637. Kyoto (Jai)an) concern would arrived here last week from the Orient,
like to hear from exporters in regard Schooners Louise and Beulah were
to the following articles: steel, iron and »•»'•' last week by the Gardiner Mill
various kinds of refined metals: ship- Company to L'nion l-ish Company. Price
building materials, mechanical inslru- paid, $.">n,fKX).0().
ments, machine tools, ciiemical i>roducts, .Steamer San (]al)riel arrived here last
general goods suital)le for Japan and week from Mexican ports bringing
China. .Mso would like representation among her cargo 450 tons of scrap iron,
here handling gold, silver and all kinds valued, it is said, at $I3,.S(X).<K)
of metal leaves and foils: aluminum and
bronze powder for lithographers an«l
decorators: aluminum tipped and all
kimls of cigarette papers, etc. Refer-
ences.
1608. Montreal (Canada) firm desires
to hear from exporters of California
products, i)referably lifjuors and confec-
tionery.
1609. Tokyo (Japan) •firm desires
correspondence with exporters of veter-
inary goods. Wants catalogues and
lowest prices.
1^ l«l
ECUADOR CUSTOM LAWS
The Consul fieneral of l-.cuador
de-
thc
sires to correct the impression that
custom laws of that country have been
changed according to published reports.
In a letter to the Chamber of Com-
.Steamer Texan arrived here last week
from Honolulu bringing 14,(X)0 tons
sugar, all of which is consigned to
eastern markets, going by rail.
.Steamer Ernest H. Meyer, recently
built on the Columbia River for Wilson
Br(»thers of this city, left this port July
21st for the Columbia River on her
maiden voyage, and hereafter will ply
in the cf)ast trade as a lumber carrier.
Vessel has a capacity of l.f>(X).(XX) feet
of lumber.
Steamer Temple E. Dorr, 453 tons
register, has been chartered by the Otis
.Manufacturing Co. of New Orleans in
(inlf trade at the rate of $400 per day.
Schooner Churchill has been sold by
The Chas. Nelson ("ompanv to Burns
Philp & Company for $62.(XX). Schoon-
er Eric by (»eo. E. Billings to the same
.. . .. ..r 11. ,. f'T $70,000. Schooner Wm. H. Smith
merce it is said: Ecuador has the .same ,,y c.vo. E. Billings to the
effect $70,000.
sa"!*" lUrgc W
same tfir
custom laws that have been in
for years and which gives the same j^^^gc W. N. Pirrie. well known in
kind of privileges and securities to the,, his port years ago as a British ship,
merchant and shipper. It is declared |and recently towed here from the West
that the law mentioned in published re- 1 Coast, having been tJioroMtihty ovtr-
ports has never been in effect. hauled and rigged into a five masted
"~ schooner by her new owners, W. R
speaks foreign languages, is marrieil. 32 Grace & Cf)mpany. has been chartered
years of age, and can furni-h best o/lto carry a lumber cargo from the Col-
references from local employers. iv'tibia River to West Coast.
176.
San fmne^nnn Chnmh'^r of Cowm^rc© Activitiot
Transcontinental Decision Denying Terminal Rates A^ong the Momberr
To Coast Cities
Ac-
•H on
-t
ll
1
r.
• •. will lie
11
tcaiuc the
»;
tltc tcriiiittal rates on
iJ
•ic« and the maximum
r.r
■' itits is
K-
. that
tl
if
1^ of
1
r.-i!
1
In arr
•<•* without rai<ii
Ihrm t
1 the present int»
mountain
i^'.ts. 1 his of course wouM
involve a
reduction of the present rates
»\'~ '
■ lin point-
1
wever. r
tl
"f the
c-
.1 the
Br
• com-
m
.: to the coast and the
tl t * A
c<
•lail vohtmr niovmR to
tl
hold down
tl
r than the
Pr
■ kC .IN maximum at
in-
In tt» dcci>iun the Commission de-
clares:
"The situation is one which these
carriers cannot control The advan-
ior t
of •
crc.it
' Iia*
ll
I he i>rc>ciit
'e fiot normal.
these
are
tridin(f
not
- . rial in-
t rates. i he prcs-
iv he temporary as
»> ;lit period of years dur-
thrse transcontinental rail-
■ it is not
- arc tem-
' lUl.il in t he co.lsl
\ prejudicial to in-
the water
>nic» sufficiently >
cnt of the carriers i
• rr<luction of the rat<
- to a lower level
Idv be applied at
■« points the carriers may
matter to our .ittenlion for
'ustily.
period of time th'
.IV* .IV Under pr-
lower rates
r rates to i
liinioii i.s lilid by L\»m-
«' tl, wh<» forcibly presents
thr .iMitii-u- Mi.iintaincd by the coast
cities in support of the carriers' appliia-
iions for the continuance of terminal
■is. He urges the importance of the
ibility of the Pacific Coast rate struc-
rc and the relative unimportance to
• intcrmountain points of the removal
"t the terminal rate system. In fact,
such a change in conditions which can
be only temporary in character must
necessarily in the end prove hurtful to
the interior points.
Commissioner Harlan says
"The temporary interruption of the
present relationship, cither for a few
' ~'r for several years, if the
lions continue so long, can
nothing of substantial or
continuing value to the prosperity of
th.- intcrmountain territory. Its only
• will be to put the two terri-
- temporarily out of line with
\\ lat must necessarily be the course
of their future relationship. DurinR
the period of the interruption the
merchants of the intcrmountain cities
may have a larger busine*s than they
otherwise would, while the merchants
of the coast cities may have to pay
materially higher rates on their traflTic.
The business of the intcrmountain
jobbers will be speedcfl up, while the
business of the coast jobbers will be
slowed down. These advantages, how-
ever, will be but temporary; they will
not be constructively helpful to the
intermountjMn territory or be of real
aid in it& future upbuilding; and in
the meanwhile the merchants of both
the competing territories will be left
in perturbation and doubt respecting
the contracts and commercial en-
gagements that they may safely make
while the purely provisional rate ad-
justment required under the majority
report is in effect."
NEED OF METAL WORKERS
Secretary of the Interior. Lane, has
issued a special appeal to all San Fran-
-•"o schools with shop work depart-
iits to meet the cicmands that will
lie for semi-technical workers in the
• tal trades and other industries.
' U.II
M >t 702
" ..„.M,,.,K ..., ,, s ».,s for-
vvith the firm of Woods, Iluddart
n.
Van I.aak Manufacturing Co.,
: iiinrs of brooms and brushes,
w ' at Precita .\venue .ind llar-
ri • was recently severely dam-
agiil liv lire, are making repairs and
upon completion of the same will reopen
and r.ivr < ' nt to about thirty
men. If ]■ us are carried out,
they will In.. rgesl broom factory
on the Pacific ("oast.
Increasing business and extension of
territory has compelled the Win Cor-
coran Can<ly Company, 4.S Fcker Street,
to enlarge their floor space and put in
new equipment. San Francisco candies
are now sold thr -nnhout the entire Pac-
ific Coast, the Orient and .Maska.
The stationery firm of Payot, Stratford
& Kerr, now located at 420 Market .Street
arc to move into their new store at .'>2I
Market Street, in the Underwood HuiM-
ing. about .\ugust 15th.
Repairs arc ra|>idly being made on
I.iebes & Co.'s store at Grant .\venue
and Post Street. The store is being
greatly enlarged to take care of the
firm's greatly increased business.
The new store soon to be occupied by
Reich Si I.ievre, now located at 974
Market Street, is rapidly being completed
The new place of business is located at
12.1 Geary Street.
The Western Pacific Railroad an-
nounces the app<iintmcnt of Mr. Ilarolil
K. Fayc as Traffic Manawer with head-
•luarters in the Mills ntiilding. .Mso
the resignation of Mr. John T. Hi-n-
dricks. Hoth were effective yesterday.
Thos. Mott Sons Co. Inc., of Trenton.
N. J. have opened local offices at 402
Rialto Ruihling with F. S. Kelley as
manager. Their line is |ilumbing fix
tures.
M.J Buckley with Jos. .\. Murphy has
opened offices at MS Merchants F\
change Building and will engage in the
shipping business. He was formerly
with Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
I.ilicnthal, McKinstry Si Raymond,
.Xttorneys are to move their offices to
the Claus Spreckels Building.
McDonnell & Company, stocks and
bonds, are to open a new office in the
Fairmont Hotel, which will be under the
management of John D. O'Brien.
The Dill-Crosett Company will short-
ly move to the new buihiing constructed
on Pine Street, adjoining the Vulcan
Fire Insurance Building.
The Domestic Vacuum Cleaner Co.
has opened a new store at S^ 4th .St ,
this city.
Honig-Cooper -Advertising Company
are to move to the Claus Spreckels
Building.
A new factory is to be opened at ?()ft
Stevenson St. under the firm name of
Miss Wilson, Inc. The firm will engage
in the manufacture of dresses, etc.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce ActivTios
177
Business for You
GOVERNMENT PKOFOSAL
FILE
I'or the convenience of nu-mbers
of ihc Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on uov-
ernmcnt contracts there has been
otablishcd on the floor of the
ixihaiiK'f a tile of such proposaI>
as arc received at this office. The
different KO^crnment departments
are scjjreKatctl so that those in-
terested may see at a ulancc what
each department rc«|uires.
Dream of Alaskan Coal
Supply for San Francisco
May Become Reality
Augu^t 7, I'M/. l>iils will be opened
at the offices of the Depot Ui'arler-
master's Department, at Fort Ma>»oii.
for miscellaneous supplies. Most of the
supplies called for would be of interest
to hardware dealers. Full information
is on tile at the office of the Chamber. '
Ml 14
So that prospective bidders may have
a comprehensive idea of Cjovernmcnt re-
quirements. Col. John T. Knight, of
the Depot Quartermaster's Department
has arranged a display of staple goods
such as are subject to government call.
This display will give the business man
an accurate plan on which to found h>s
bids.
August 9th, at 10 a. m., bids will be
opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for mis-
cellaneous supplies. This list which is
on lilc at the Chamber contains a large
list of hardware and electrical supplies.
August 10. 1917. at 10 A. M . bids will
be opened at the Depot Quartermaster's
office in Seattle for a large quantity of
>upplies for the American Lake Can-
tonment. Complete details are on file
at the Chamber.
August 10. 1917. at 11 A. M.. bids
will be opened at the offices of the De-
partment Quartermaster, Santa l"c Huibl-
ing for large quantities of forage and
straw to be used at the Cantonments at
Menlo I'ark and Linda Vista, Cat. De-
tails and specifications are on file at the
Chamber.
August 10th. at II a. m., bids will be
received at the office of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for shij)-
mcnt to Alaska, best keeping quality
of onions and potatoes.
August 13th. at II a. m.. bids will be
opened at the offices of the Department
Quartermaster for the Western Depart-
ment, in the Santa Fc Building, for
wood, gasoline, distillate, mineral oil
and coal, for delivery at American
Lake, Wash.. Linda Vista, Cal., and
Menlo Park, Cal. Particulars arc on
file at the Chamber.
August 15, 1917, at II a. m. bids will
be opened at the office of the Depart-
ment Quartermaster. 601 Market Street
for fresh beef as re(|uiretl by the govern-
ment. Preference will be given to gov-
ernment inspecte<l and passed meats.
August 23rd at 10 a. m., bids will be
received at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at I'ort Mason for iron
bedsteads. Details arc on file at the
Chamber.
Willi the completion «jf ihe Govern-
ment railroad into Matanuska coal
liclds there seems reason to believe
tiiat San F'rancisco's dream of a coal ,
supply from Alaska will soon be real- 1
ued. I
Up to the present lime the coal I
necessary for the construction and op- .
eration of the (jovernment railroad in
.\laska has been shipped in to .\nclior- i
age. The Alaskan Engineering Com- 1
mission, however, has recently pur-
chased the Eska Creek Coal Mmes ol
the Matanuska lield and has formally
taken it over. The Commission will
develop the property without delay.
•Machinery and equipment is being
purchased and will be shipped in im-
mediately; as it is only by the opera-
tion of the mines on a larger scale
than heretofore that the necessary i
amount of coal can be secured lor tlie
Commission's use.
The Commission, also has in view
the opening of the mine at Chicalooa
in the same lield and a force of pros-
pectors are now at work securing the
necessary data preliminary to the work.
It is not the intention of the Gov-
ernment to engage permanently in the
coal business. When the mines have
been opened sufficiently to supply the
tonnage needed by the Commission ii
is proposed to lease them to private
parties in accordance with provisions
of coal lea>ing regulations.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TO REFUND
FREIGHT CHARGES
The new cl.iss rates iroiii San Fran-
cisco to points in the Sacramento Val-
ley did not become effective by the terms
of the tariff until July lUth, but by a
stipulation entered into during the court
proceedings the Southern Pacific agreed
to refund back to .May 1st if it failed to
secure permanent injunction from the
court. That being the result of the pro-
ceedings, freight charges collected be-
tween May 1st and July 10th will now
be adjusted on basis of the new rates.
f-i fa
GAIN IN RUSSIAN TRADE
Reports received by the Foreign Trade
Department show that exports from the
United States to Russia m the first
three years of the war aggregate nearly
twice as much as in the fifty years pre-
ceding the war; the total for the three
fiscal years during the war being approx-
imately $1,0U),(KX).(KX). while the total
export to Russia in the fifty years
before the war was about $575.0(X).(XX).
Its Us
SOCIAL INSURANCE
The Hoston Chami>er «>f Commerce
has a special committee on Social In-
surance. The Chairman of the com-
mittee has been appointed on the
special state commission which in to
study the social insurance problem and
report to the next Massachusetts legis-
lature.
U.S. Red Cross Work
Decentralized. Local
Branch Has Power
The Red Cross Work of the United
States is to be decentralized and run
the same as any other great .\merican
business. At a recent conference held
at the National Headquarters in Wash-
ington it was decided to delegate the
authority which has been exercised by
the National Headquarters to the
various divisions. Only the actual ad
ministration luad«iuarters will be in
Washington. Under the tdd system, whicii
had been severely arraigned by critics
the thousands of chapters throughout
the United States were held directly
responsible to Washington, with whicli
they were in almost daily communica-
tion. This necessitated a vast amount
of correspondence with resulting con-
fusion.
Under the new system which has
just become effective the thirteen div-
ision headquarters in the United States
will be the clearing houses for the
Chapters. The Pacific Coast Branch
of the Red Cross supply service with
headquarters in San Francisco under
the direction of .\. B. C. Dohrmann
and .Assistant Director .\. J. Lowen-
berg, takes in all of California, .\rizona.
Colorado and Washington. .Ml supplies
are bought by the San I'rancisco office
and distributed at cost to the chapters.
The finished product is then returned
to this city for inspection, following
which it is shipped to its destination at
the front. 1^ fc
DOLLAR SHIRT SHOP GROWTH
I lie remarkable grovMli of ;i I';i.iiic
Coast firm in six years, is illustrateil
in the success of the National Dollar
Shirt Shop Corp. with general hea«l-
quarlcrs in New York. In October.
1911, the first of the shops which
specialized in the retailing of dollar
shirts was opened in Los Angeles, it
was soon foun<l advis.iblc for the en-
largement of the business to move the
headquarters to San Francisco. Since
that time, with this city as the central
distributing point, for the Pacific Coast
there have been stores established in
San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland.
Sacramento and Fresno. It is the plan
of the company to establish a chain
of stores up and down the Pacific
Coast with San Francisco as the main
distributing point.
IN Kis
U. S. OFFICERS AT COMMERCIAL
CLUB
I Commencing last Saturday and Sun-
day the San Franci-o Commercial Club
extended the privileges of the club to
the men of the Reserve (Officers Train-
ing Camp aiifl to the officers instruct-
ing them as well as other officers of
the I'nited .States .\rmy and Navy.
For this purpose the Club's reading
room, lounge room and card room will
remain open every .Saturday evening
until 10 P M and on Sunday from
10 .\. M until 8 P. M. until further
notice.
The Industrial Aavance of
STEADY GROWTH IN CANDY TRADE
EXHIBIT NUMBER NINE
It
Gimbal Brother* New Plant at First and FoUom Street*
\',:
N'T hat just
• if the re
tl.n. r V !• ■ <l .it-
■ Irt s^ oil rect to
' tilt, coriu i <>, I itti aii*l
*1*||1 «]lii\l'l1 llllllt*3 1 1- «. a
.1
GIMBALS GROWTH
The growth of Gimbal Brothers
business since 1898 is shown in the
folloMnng table:
1898. 6.000 square feet of floor
space with 4 employes.
1907. 16.000 square feet of floor
space with 20 employes.
1917, 40.000 square feet of floor
space with 50 employes.
ati'!
,>mino'Ji'-'U5
(low
with pr'
stories a« [rijuurij.
. t rv .iml shipping lUiors arc covered
tern hardwnn<l maple, while
room and ofTices h.i%f "nW
tluufit. .\tljoininK the main
are the boiler and niarhinerv
•ufl room* .1 ry a|ipoinl-
^ for the cc:... botli m. i
women employes. Iii
^<*. toilet requisite*. drinkitiK
etc.. are only a few of the con
cr^ provided They have mn'lr
•v>n in the |r
-'lou-room an<;
appeal to their
•no. The front
1- into a vestibule
wilt lit
friends
iiiirancc brinK-
Ahiih in turn lead^ into the show room.
\djoininK .nnd convenient to thi.s are
I the K<^iu-ral and private ofTices. these
have been wr>rked up in a pleasing
opecial desiKU in Rray oak paneled walU
land beam ceilinKS. Ilarnioni/inu wall
and floor show cases for di- the
ompany's Krcat variety ot 'tis
have been attractively arranu' 'i. with
the result that the visitor is aKrceably
• impressfd with •' •'••ral efTect.
! (fimbal Hrr^- • been in busi-
ness in San nearly twenty
years, and have duriiiR that time built
lip .1 large business cxtcndinK over the
West, South America. Hawaiian
•Is, the Orient, New Zealand and
.j.siralia.
Their business has been built up on
the principle of superior manufacture.
good values and fair prices, while of
- they have made a feature
r.idc specialties for first-class
retail ^tu^es, and probably are rated
the leading candy specialty house on
le Coast.
Their line of exclusive specialties con-
sist of marshmallow, chocolate, jelly.
Rum and cor»!ial work.
•MMHT-ceuHiMAn rt*.. C4>.. ••! aATTiar ar
CHAMBER Oir:;COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Uc/. -/
7/ie Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
KVKUY IIirifSDA^ — AUCiUSr «»iii. 1«M7
^Yo- 32
CHAMBER OF COMiV(
T^ FOUR TRACKS ON
iviAiii.xi. i V.V I i^L..i, r
The Present and Future Interests of San Francisco Demand That
Market Street Remain Safe
HE San Francisco Chamber
of Commerce has iintler-
taken, as has liccn cvitUnt
y the daily papers, a vig-
roiis campaJKii to prevent
the laying of four tracks on Market
Street. This action was only taken
after prolonged and mature con-
sideration, and it was only taken under
the profound conviction that the very
b«»t present interests as well as the
future welfare of this City will be fa-
tally jeopardized by any further ex-
tension of four tracks on our RreatesI
thoroughfare.
The proposition is not sound. It is
admitted that the City has not available
funds for constructing municipal lines
to give transportation to the territory
west of Twin Peaks. The taxpayers of
this section paid by assessment $3.6nn.<NK)
or 85 per cent of the total cost of the
Twin Peaks Tunnel. They did this to
secure transportation. Tl)e four track
system does not insure transportation
west of the tunnel.
It is the judgment of the merchants
on the south side of Market Street that
tour track.s from Thirtl Street \ve->t will
vitally aflfeot their business and de
prcciate their property because women
shoppers will not risk tlie loss of life
and limb by crossing a thoroughfare
congested by four car lines, by jitneys,
automobiles and vehicular traflfic.
The hospital and morgue records for
three years last past for the district on
Market Street east of Third furnish an
incontrovertible argument of the in-
creased risks to pedestrians.
In the present year, for instance, from
Third Street to the Ferry there were
(tS accidents to pedestrians caused by
United Railroad cars. In the satne
period from Third Street to Castro, a
live times greater distance, and a dis-
trict embracing the shopping center,
there were but 30 accidtnts. The same
proportion, approximately two accidents
to 1 where the four tracks arc, holds
true for the years 1915 and I9I6.
IT n.\S BERN ESTIMATED HY
TRAFFIC EXPERTS THAT SIX-
TEEN PEOPLE CROSS MARKET
STREET BETWEEN POWELE AND
FIFTH STREETS FOR EVERY ONE
PERSON THAT CROSSES MARKET
STREET EAST Ol- THIRD.
Between Thirrl and Powell Streets
seven people cross Market for every
one that crosses east of Third.
What reasonable man or woman but
must admit under this set of facts and
with the proportion of accidents as
evident as they are east of Third Street
that the toll of lives and accidents must
be tremendously increased under any
four track system the length of Market
Street?
There is not a sound reason that can
l)c advanced for the four tracking of
Market Street. There is every reason
to accept the compromise offer of the
United Railroads or any equally good
offer by which not only would the resi-
dents west of Twin Peaks gain im-
mediate transportation facilities, and
the future development of that great
territory be assured, but a universal
transfer system would be gained by
which every part of San Francisco would
be accessible t.. .vcrv f.llirr i.rtn l.v T
five cent fare
ItkJ
San francitco Chamber of Commerca Activiiios
T
Final Aviation Pro-
gram will Include
Field in the State
Lar^e Number of
Wooden Vessels to
be Built on Coast
R.eor|(anlzatlon of
Defense Board to
Benefit California
iiiR a «t'
r'
i
in I f <■ I .»»T I'ln r\rr>
iii4<lr to grt all the
|M>i»i)>lr ^•" '■ '■''•■ • "
manai;rr
Cral'l f:
)rct
an<!
1 iial a
r the I
ii» a» are
th. fr.H.wi
Marine
■ uul
It in-
im rr
ihr
Air
•A lhi«
Mlh
cJ oiir >
thr im;
'1% .lll'l "I.H.l
Rfrat ad-
rcKion for
t cmcrKcncy
to the At
Untie Cuast. It i« natural that the tir»t
«cho<>U should he cstabli>hrd in ihr
I a«t ai'l S.uth. but the San I'
tr^i :i « 1 ', t.c nivcn full const
in tl. •••d plans for the c-tai-nMi-
men; Is in various portions of
ii.^
n for local contractors in
r government cantonments
aiui structures in and about San Fran-
.isv.. Bay was insisted upon by the
Army Board and the policy has been
adopted tn Kive local contractors first
The adoption of this
1 in the awarding of the
., I'alo Alto to a prominent
tinent of Pacific Coast members
cit various national Boards has been
urged upon th*" Prrsi«lent and several
such appoint; ■ tn likely. As a
result of the visit the closest
touch »i'' ill be main-
tained, r war cmerR-
ency pet; r is offering
every assistance to our California Sena-
tors and Congressmen and the most
satisfactory and helpful co-operation re-
sults.
San Francisco has been greatly hon-
ored by the selection of some of our
leading citizens to co-operate with the
food administration. California there-
fore has the benefit of the presence
in Washington of some of its strongest
men and is prominently present in the
national councils
COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION
SECRETARIES
The Third Annual Mectinjf of the
National Association of Commercial Or-
ganization Secretaries will be held in
Chicago September 24-26. This will be
the Twelfth Annual Meeting of Com-
mercial Organization Secretaries
ncy shipping corporation
ii>K to build all the wooden shi|'-
'le on the Pacific Coaol It is
,1 by the Administration that every
yard will come forward and enlarge its
r<itii|.mrrit Hear Admiral Capps sirong-
!cn as well as steel ships
Hucley of the Shipping
behind him ready to
I ii< 1 1 .\dniinistration Bill will
pa^s thi> ueck in spite ot the Senate
opposition and Herbert Hoover is ready
to apply remedies for high cost of liv-
ing Several drastic plans have already
l;een worked out to be put into effect
<'.ilif<>rnian« here assisting Mr. Hoover,
-r prospects «»f entire
^ now jioint to I. eg
i<i.iii"ii auiii' >i 1/ niK (.iovcrnment to take
over the c<tntrol of product ol basic
commodities needed for war, such as
coal, steel, copper, rubber, oil, etc. It
is not proposed to operate factories or
mines by government, but to take over
all production. After government has
taken what it needs for war the balance
will go into public consumption at the
same price as that paid by the govern-
ment. This legislation will not l>c pro-
posed at once, but the best informed
men in the governnu-nt arc convinced it
must come. The high prices are work-
ing havoc with the government war
plans and the discrepancy between prices
.1 ' s is threatening to make labor
iiid fooil riots. The War Tax
i>iii i.|M.rted to the Senate is nu>re sat-
isfactory to business men than the
House Bill although it rai>i-s m.-irlv n
half million more mon< \
PACIFIC COAST
SHIPBUILDING
The total i.>iiT-r,., r,i shipping
now under «• m in the
L'nited States ; '» tons. Oi
this amount l.<»4, .'"ki tons is of
wiKxlen construction and 589.000
tons of steel. The construction on
the Pacific Coast is as follows;
Wood
Steel
tons
tons
\ ouK Beach
70.400
1 '.J.I.ind
94.00(1
^.11! Francisco
7,000
72.400
1' ■rtland
97,000
\!.. r.lcen
44,000
Stattle
56,000
\J7,i*t>
Will.ipa
35.000
Total 2.19.000 364,600
'irand Total Wood and Steel
Tonnage on Pacific Coast 6U3.60O
; lilt a<h ices re-
ironi the Secre-
I... » ..■ i I i.ide " -nt
now ill II. the ''n
of the (.'<• National I' '\\
under way, means that the recoinnu-nda-
tions made by the lioard for purchasing
\rmy and Navy supplies, will practically
r final as to prices. It is believed that
! will elaborate the Census of
lers and endeavor to award
I i.ii.iii^ in such a manner that no
one firm will have several government
contracts at the same time thereby en-
dangering delay. In the reorganization
of the Board it is hoped that in the
future Pacific Coast firms will ge given
ample opportunity to bid on such com-
modities as they can manufacture to
advantage and which may be required
in western district The suggestion is
made by the Secretary of the Poreign
Trade Department of the Chamber that
all San Francisco Bay manufacturers
file explicit statements to the govern-
ment of their facilities; also describing
other articles that they might be able
to make if called upon.
I« l«l
War Insurance
Sccr< lar> .Mc.Vdoo lias aiiiionnced liiat
the rate of the War Risk Insurance
Bureau of the Treasury Department on
steamers and cargoes to ICurojte and 0
ports on the Mediterranean coast of
.Xfrica an<l vice versa is ailvanced from
5 per cent to 6yj per cent as to all
steamers sailing on or after August 15,
1917.
The experience of the bureau since
the L'nited States entered the war has
shown that the 5 per cent rate is not
ade<|uate for the risks undertaken
through the so-called war zone, as the
bureau has sustained a number of heavy
losses.
A change has been made in the appli-
cations for vessel insurance and here-
after they will contain a warranty mi
the part of the ship owners as to the
• lead-weight capacity of the vessel.
.Secretary Mc.\<loo also announced that
a change has been made in the policies
for insuring masters, officers, and sea-
men of American merchantmen, provid-
ing for payments in monthly install-
ments or in a lump sum at the option
of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance,
but without interest. Previously the
policies provided for payments in a
innip sum only in respect to most
l.iinis. The general plan will be to
iiKikc the payments in installments
whenever feasible.
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INTENSIVE SPANISH
Hanthran dc I ell. who h.is made an
intensive study of Spanish will conduct
a series of classes in San Francisco.
.Mr. dc Fell who is at the St. Francis -
has just concluded a series of successful I
classes in the northern part of the
Pacific Coast. He pays particular at-
tention to the ctiinmercial uses of Span-
ish and has had the co-operation of
civic organizations throughout the United
States.
Smn Tranclsco Chamber of Commerco ActivitioS
181
Trade at a Glance Railroads Making New Members Since
by Bradstreets Good to Government Last Publication
Aiii\(
SAN FRANCISCO
\\ holrsalf ami JoM.inj; Ir.nU
Kflail Trade- Kair
ManulacliiriiiK ami Iii<liisirv
Collections — CjooiI.
Crops — I'.xcclU'iit.
LOS ANGELES
Wholesale ami Johbin« Trailc — Good.
Retail Trade-linproveil.
MantitactiiriiiR ami Industry — Active.
Collec t ion s — Good.
Crops — Good.
Remarks — Hid* for Govcrnnunt orders
rncourav;inK labor situation in .Arizona.
C"opper «li>tricts still nn>.cttled.
TACOMA
Wholesale Tra<K (km!
Retail Tra«le — (Jniet
.ManufaituriuK and Industry — C<insider-
ahly curtailed by strikes.
Collections — I'air
I ou'L'inn camps, saw mills and some
!>uildinK plants arc shut down on
unt of strikes. Car strike has
been settled.
SEATTLE
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Improved.
MamifacturinK and Jobbing — .Active.
Collections — Good.
Crops — Fair.
Car strike settKil
PORTLAND
Wholesale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — N'lry
.\ctivc.
Collections — Good.
Crops — Fair.
Weather— Hot.
SPOKANE
Wholesale Tradi lii.iMi
Retail Trade — .\ctivc.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctivc.
Collections — Good.
Remarks — Crop outlook improved.
ten I*
RED CROSS TO DIRECT RELIEF
BODIES
Official announcement is ma<le in Paris
that all private organizations which de-
sire to give medical aid to .-Xmerican
troops must be untler Red Cross military
control and supervision. The Red Cross
is constructing one of the largest nitrous
oxide plants in the world. The product,
commonly known as laughing gas, will
be used as an anaesthetic in all .Amer-
ican dressing stations and hospitals.
The American Red Cross takes over
all French relief stations between its
base and the portion of the front where
.American troops arc placed.
FOOD ECONOMY APPEAL.
To bring about concerted action every
organization member of the Chamber
of Commerce of the United States is
asked to get behind Herbert Hoover's
six big requests. These are to eat one
wheatless meal a day: to eat beef, mut-
ton or pork not more than once a day;
to economize in the use of butter; to
cut the daily allowance of sugar in tea
or coffee and in f»thrr ways; to eat
more vegetables, fruit, and tish; and to
urge in the home or the restaurants
frequented the necessity of economv.
Ilvidencr that the railroads "are mak-
ing good" in the test imjxised upon
them by the Government's mobilization
plans was offered hen- today by Wil-
liani Sproule. chairman of the Western
l)e|>artment of the Railroads' War
Board
Within thirty days from the date that
the Government placed its first orders for
cantonment materials the railroads have
delivered, according to Spmulc, more
than 12,(KX) carloads of lumber an<l other
building supplies to the 16 cantonments
that are to house the first division of
drafted men called to the colors. A<ldi-
tional trains loaded to capacity with all
material needed to construct cities cap-
able of housing 40,000 inhabitants are
arriving daily. It is estimated that
104,000 cars will be required to haul
supplies to tlie 16 army cantonments
and 16 National Guard Camps.
.An indication of the speed with which
materials are being moved is contained
in a report from the cantonment at
Louisville, Ky., where administration
buildings were constructed from lumber
out of the Mississippi pine forest. The
trees were felled on a Saturday, kiln
dried on .Sunday, loade<l on freight cars
Monday and delivered at the Louisville
site Wednesday morning. The trans-
formation from forest to Government
buildings was completed by a force of
carpenters one week from the time the
trees were felled.
To facilitate the movement and prompt
delivery of construction materials for
'the cantonments, the Railroads' War
I Board has assigned C. 1'. Denny, assist-
ant to the president of the Nickic Plate
'Railrr»ad, to the Quartermasters I)ei)art-
mcnt at Washington.
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GAS ENGINES
.An opportunity to buy two bran<l
new gas engines, respectively 16 H
P and 50 H. P. Also three D. C.
Motors from i^ H. P. to 3 H. P. is
available by addressing Box 557, Santa
Cruz, Cal. This office is also advised
that the same party has for sale two
D. C. Generators of 10 kilowatt and 35
kilowatt capacity and one 66 cell unit,
120 ampere Hour Gould battery. The
foregoing arc for sale at exc«ptionally
low prices.
LINES FOR DISTRIBUTION
; riu" kaditT Sales C innii.my of 146
Davis Street. San Francisco, is in a
position to take on two or three good
I local lines for distribution through
j Northern California and .Southern Ore-
gon. This territory is covered by their
salesmen in autr>mol>iles. If interested
communication should be direct with
the firm.
OPPORTUNITY IN TEXAS
I). R I'.arry. oi I'.iaiimont. Texas.
j"The Nation's New Port" advises this
office that he is in a position to market
San Francisco pro«lucts in that section.
Members interestrd may communicate
djirect with Mr. Harry. He gives the
I'ir.st National Bank r)f Beaumont as
referriiiT s
F. I.. Bowie, Pacific Manager Lanston
Monotype Co . 327 Rialto BMg.. Mono-
type .Machines.
James Hambly & Sons, 268 Market
St., Manufacturers .Agents.
Jewell Steel & Malleable Co., of Cali-
fornia, Potrero .Ave. and 25th St, Mr.
A. Haase, Vice-President.
Jewish Times. 50 Main St.. Publishers
Pacific Mill & Timber Co., 323 Ist
Nat. Bank BIdg.. Wholesale Lumber.
Rolph Mills & Co., 14y California
St , Shipping and Commission.
Western Pacific Transfer Co., Mr.
J<din v.. Phillips, 54 Stcuart St., Traiu-
f r aiul Delivery.
CANNED PEAS FOR THE NAVY
The N,i\y Departiiunt is giving orders
for 5I.1<)0.(K)0 pounds of canned peas, to
be ilelivered as needed.
These orders amount to a total of
170.000 cases. The tentative prices run
from $1.15 to $1.50 a dozen cans, but all
orders are subject to revision by the
Navy Department, the prices to be based
on the cost plus a reasonable profit.
Ninety per cent of the tentative price
will be pai<l to the packers on delivery
The matter of cost is being considered
by the Bureau of Costs and .Accountancy
of the Department of Commerce, which
is assisting both the Army and Navy.
By going to the canners direct the
government is getting much more satis-
factf)ry deliveries and is eliminating both
the wholesaler's and broker's profits.
These contracts are being given to
the canners in the princii>al centers of
the canning industry, including Cali-
fornia, New York, New Jersey. Dela-
ware, Pennsylvania. Michigan. W^iscon
sin. Indiana, Illinois. Ohio, Utah, Idali'
and Marvland.
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RIVER LINES RATES INCREASED
The Califonii.i R.iiirnaii Cnintnissioii
has issued an order justifying that part
of the a|>plications of the Farmers
Transportation Company and the Sacra-
mento Transportation Comi)any which
asks for an increase of .sO cents per ton
on grain, beans and potatoes from
points north of Sacramento, to Sacra-
mento, Port Costa, South Vallejo and
San I'rancisco, and certain increases in
the rates on live stock between thes<
same points. The application for in
creased class rates between San Fran-
cisco and Sacramento has not yet been
disposed of. Further hearing will be
held on the 13th of this month
SOUTHERN PACIFIC EARNINGS
IMPROVING
It is gratilying I" nntc that the Com-
mercial and I'inancial Chronicle reports
that the net earnings of the Southern
Pacific for June were $1,I91.M2 greater
than for the corresponding month of
1916 and that the same figure for th<
first six months of the fiscal year show-
an increase of $8,431,407 over last year's
•figures, which were the best in th?
, road's history.
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SAN FRA.ilCISCO
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES
iiusineftsiiien Respond placement Bureau
to Appeal of Sufferers
Stricken Salvador
in
F.ntrred at »econd-cU»s matter
January 7. 1*>15. a: xhr Von
Office at S Cali-
fornia l: 'f
Marcli .'. 1>'''
Sub»cription Price. Fifty
Cents per Year
Publ>*hr*1 wrrWIy hy the
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ron WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL - - - KEARNY 112
The Activities it the official organ of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. Uae
it am such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Monday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
LETS BUILD WHILE WE FIGHT
\.-,r, .,,, hive a habit of ipiitting
\« A ding around when an
a> The case in point is
the wurld* "accident" in Europe.
We arr in danger of losing our heads
and St ■>rk while the conflict is
on. i ' 1 be a serious happen-
ing but. (i.ii'i'ily. every .\mcrican can
help to prevent it without adiiing to
the noise and confusion of going to
war.
The only thing necessary is to go
quietly on in attending to our own
business.
While our naval antl military forces
are hastcniuK to the front to destroy
at ' ' Mcle^i that seek to
i; it is es.sential that
»\i iistructivc efforts at
home.
We can both build and fight and wc
ought to sieze upon this advantage as
the greatest opportunity created by
the war.
Let both public and private useful
J). • '• - - : - ■ - • ~ ' I'. .i.,r.
t: -I-
a:.. ,...;. -_:;'n
work are • "f the
country. . nd or
postpone buiidiug pr-'jcvts i» inconsis-
tent with maintaining our prosperity.
T' ry is prosperous. Building in-
\ uld not hesitate to go ahead
« II :; I 111 ir plans.
WHALE MEAT
As the sale of whale meat, even at
as low a price as 10 cents a pound will
net the company from 5 to 10 tini'
as much as it will when converted i:
fertilizer or chicken feed, there is ii"
doubt that the companies engaged in
selling these will see that our market
is plentifully supplied.
following is a list of the San Fran
' s% men that cont: '
Relief Fund Tl
ie. 30.
$_. • - -liip Com-
Ipany: W K. tirace *£ Co.
; $500— J. II. Rossetcr. HIcm.mi Brothers.
Leon I.ewin, Schwartz Hrotlu-rs. .\dolfo
Stahl. C K Hickford «c C . H de Solas
St»ns. II. lUcht Si Co. Sperry Flour
Company. Crocker National Hank, .\nglo
& London Paris National Hank. Hank
of California. Haruch & Co. Sland.ird
Oil ( ..in-.inv. Wells l-"argo H.ink. Otis
M
IN Brothers, liellman Bros..
Ilainl.crgtr Polhemus Company. John T
W'rinht St Co.; M J. Hrandenstein Si
Co., Bank of Italy. First National Bank.
Globe Grain & Milling Co.. llihernia
.Savings & Loan Society, lierman Sav-
ings Si I.i»an Society. Savings Union
Hank Si Trust Co.
5.x*-!': H. OBrien. Ila-lett Ware
!..;•- Company. The Emporium
■^'. ■" -A. A. Brown.
,^ !'" I -Castle Brothers. William Cluff
\ Co. Tillmann & Bendel. Guggenhime
A: Co, Western Import Co. Herbert
Fleishhacker, .\nglo-California Trust
Company. Nathan-Dohrniann. Mercantile
National Bank. Petroleum Products Co..
Hills Brothers. Ncwhall & Co.. J. A.
Folgcr Si Co. Henry F. Allen. Parrott
& Co.. Lcwis-Simas-Jones. Sussmann Si
Wormser Co.. Raphael Weil & Co.: Well-
man. Peck Si Co ; California Barrel Co..
San Francisco Warehouse Co.. California
Packing Corp.. A. Shilling & Co.. M A
Gunst ^- Co
$50— H. Hackfeld Co.. Italian .American
Bank. Asti Wines Co., Donohoe-Kelly
Ranking Co., French-.Vmerican Bank of
Savings. South End Warehouse Co . S &
G. Gump Co.. Cii-orge P. Baxter. Roos
Bros. Humboldt Savings Bank. Hind.
Rolph & Co.
$25--Thc Hale Co. Refining & Produc
ing Oil Co.. Girvin & Miller. Carl
Raiss & Co.. Natoma Warehouse Co., S.
I. Wormser. Edward Polit? & Co. EH
Rollins Si Sons, Rafael Roma. Banca-
Populare Fuga/i. Security Savings Bank
jiZO— B H. I.ichtenstein
^2>Cl—J W Jacobi tS: C. . Inc
YOUR CO-OPERATION NEEDED
There must be some vacancies in your
office force now. on account of men
having been drafted, and the Chamber
of Commerce, through its Placement
Bureau, has gone to considerable trouble
to list applicants, most of whom arc
efficiently trained men and women.
There arc a nimibcr of reasons why
you should co-operate with the Place-
ment Bureau in filling your vacancies
some of which are:
First — Your membership entitles you
to the services of the Bureau.
Second - There are absolutely no
rhartres to either the employer or the
\e. but the best interests of both
• rved
1 iird — The applicants are for the most
part highly trained men and women,
some of whom arc scckintr to better
their condition.
461. N'ounif married man who has had
!■ nee in traffic
-. rates, tariffs.
»iMMN i>i-'.iii.>ii .1^ ti.iiiu- ntan for a
commercial firm. Can furnish excellent
references.
462. Man of experience desires posi
lion us office manager, cashier at^•\ :;
coimlant. or appraiser of real <-
Best of references. Willing to
the city.
463. Man ^7 years of age, nati^<
Russia, would like to iio to Russia as
representative for some firm exporting to
Russia. Can furnish local references.
464. Position desired by a man who
is past the drai't age. and has had ex-
perience as bookkeeper ami accountant
for a number of years. Willing to leave
the city if necessary.
465. Man who is thoroughly familiar
with hardware line and machinery would
like a position where he would have
charge of a department. Has had con-
siderable selling experience also, and can
furnish excellent references.
456. .\ young man who has had 4
years experience as traffic manager an<l
assistant manager for a large grocery
firm in their foreign department would
like similar position Can ftirnish satis
factory references.
467. Man of 40. married, large ex-
l>erience and acquaintance wishes posi-
tion. .Auditor, collector, credit adjuster
or any confidential posiiimi. Will work
.Sun<lays and holidays if necessary, and
can drive any car.
468. Young man. 32 years of aee ami
single wishes position in traffic depart-
ment. Has hail 15 years experience in
traffic and freight claim work. Has
goo«| Icical references.
469. Man thoroughly familiar with
meat packing business and livestock
generally wouhl like position Has h;id
a college education and speaks Spanish.
German and English.
470. Experienced traffic man. local
references desires position. Has had
extensive freight and passenger exper-
ience, also selling and private secretary
Possesses executive ability. 36 years of
age, married and willing to accept
country position.
471. Salesmanager. 8 years experience
wants position where energy, ability and
personal production will lead to a future.
Can get results on any legitimate prop-
osition where salesmanship is required.
472. Young man of pleasing address
and ability wishes position where he
will have an opportunity to develop into
j salesmanager. Has had a number of
years office experience. an«l can furnish
excellent references.
473. Man past draft age wishes a
position. Has had seven years exper-
ience as editor of a daily newspaper
and eight years as high school princiiial.
Good opportunity more desirable than
compensation. Excellent references
furnished.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activitios
183
Charities Endorsement
) oCommittee«
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR
MEMBERS
At this season of the year many
soIiiitatioMs arc inailo fi»r advertising
in proRrains and other innlinins, which
are put fortli with a tin^'e .>! charitable
purpose. This Committee has received
quite a number of communications from
the membership rcKardin>j this form of
solicitation, in the last few days, show-
inn activity along these lines. In view
• •f this, the Committee herewith re-
prints from the "Activities" of March
J*>, 1917. the policy of the Chamber
of Commerce re^ardinn this form of
sojicit.'ition.
The Charities Endorsement Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce urges the
members of this organization to refuse
to give any advertisement to any pro-
gram for special events.
ICvery busini>> man kiios\^ that how-
ever good the object that such ad-
vertisements are practically never given
for any advertising value and may
N'K\'F.R be justified as a business ex-
penditure. In most cases, solicitors for
advertising of this character are paid
high commissions and the Chamber of
Commerce has collected abundant evi-
dence to show that in many cases the
objects represented receive little if any.
% of the money paid for such advertising.
If a contribution is desired for a
legitimate cause the contribution should
be made t ■ a resp()ii>it)k- otTi<ial. NO
ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE
GIVEN AS A CONTRIBUTION.
The abuses of adverti-iiip solicitation
for .special programs arc so many and
the amount of money improperly se-
cured in this way is so large that the
Chamber believes that an absolute
policy, cutting out the practice of mak-
ing contributions in the form of ad-
vertising, should be adopted.
If you agree with the policy of the
Chamber, you arc urged to write a letter
to the Chamber of Commerce agreeing
not to give such advertising and to
<|uote definitely ■ your agreement with
the Chamber of Commerce refusing to
respond to such appeals.
The above does not refer in any way
to legitimate advertising in regular pub-
lications or even in special publications
which are treated on a strictly Kgitim-ite
and business basis
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are interctted write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
Marine Department
1610. lUllingham (Washington") hard-
ware comi)any would like to communi-
cate with importers of Australian Iron
Bark.
1611. Seattle (Washington) concern
desires to correspond with parties en-
gaged in the business of exporting prod-
ucts of this country to Japan.
1612. Melbourne (.\ustralia) firm
wishes to represent California firms in
the following: mineral, vegetable and
essential oils: drugs, chemicals and
dyes. A representative of this company
is in San Francisco at the present time
1613. Hongkong and Canton (.South
China) firm would like to get in touch
with importers of rice, peanuts, cassia,
essential oils, firecrackers, rattan ware,
spices, baskets, crockery, embrodcries,
etc. .Mso wishes to get in touch with
exporters of metals, cotton goods, sea
products, ginseng, timber, drugs, etc.
1614. .Amsterdam (Holland) trading
company wishes to communicate with
importers of gunny bags and Hessian
cloth, and would like representation
here.
IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS
Mr. J. .\. .Scliinirinan, proitssioiial
Consul of the Netherlands, will leave
.San Francisco for the Dutch I^ast Indies
on .\ugust 14th. Mr. Schuurmann is
desirous of meeting all parties interested
in matters of trade with the Dutch Fast
Indies, and will be available next I'ri-
day, -August 10th, from 10 a. m. to 12
a. m. and from 2 to 4 i>. m. in the
offices of the Consulate (jencral of The
Netherlands, room 665 Mills Building.
REPRESENTATION IN
MILWAUKEE
Tile Mercli.oii^ and .Manufacturers
.Association of Milwaukee arc in a
position to recommend capable com-
mission salesmen to Oriental Importing
and Kxporting Companies in San I*"ran-
cisco. I'urther information can be
had by mmmiiniratioii with the .As-
sociation
474. Position as manager of a hotel,
either city or country wanted by a man
who has had 18 years experience in
commissary departments of hotels, clubs
and railroads. Can furnish satisfactory
references.
475. High class executive, experienced
salesmanager, 34 years old, married, of
eood ni>pcarance and strong personality
^ i- '■ -;:. lus of connecting with reliable,
iT'LTrc^sivc firm. Was manager of
merchandise brokerage business special-
izing food products, and capable of
popularizing any article of merit. Well
acquainted with wholesale and retail
drug and grocery trade of coast.
476. Position desired l)y a first-class
bookkeeper, cashier and statistician. Has
ha<l 11 years office experience and is
capable of assuming; complete charge of
accounts. .Age 29, married, and can
furnish best of references from former
employers.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-477. .A large wholesale house wants
a man familiar with the dry goods line,
must be experienced in export work
and proficient in Spanish, as manager
of their export department. This posi-
tion offers an excellent opportunity for
a man having these c)ualifications.
raiiiic htiuiiisliip Coinpanj's .Steamer
.\dmiral (Joodrich has been chartered
by W. R. (jrace & Company for two
voyages between this city and the
VN'est Coast.
Steam Vaclit V'eiietia owiud and
operated by Jcdin D. Spretkels has been
taken over by the United States .Navy.
.Advices received here from the Fast
last week, state that the W. R. Grace
Company's Steamer Chincha of New
York, has been soM to Italian account
for $3.(K)0.(KM) to be delivere.l to her
new owners within the next (ew weeks.
.Advices received here from Washing-
ton, D. C. under date of July 29th
are to the effect that all collectors of
customs have been ordere«l to discon-
tinue charging extra fees for clearing
of vessels on Sundays, h(didays or at
night, which recently has been on the
increase at certain seaports. The prac-
tice it was stated, apparently originated
from misconstructi.iii of the law of
1913, amending in certain respects prac-
tices and fees.
Dutch Steamer Prinses Juliana arrived
here last week from Dutch Fast Indies
and brought among her cargo 10,363
bales rubber, 12,453 bags j)epper, 1,597
bales tobacco. 7,269 |)ackages tea. 11,800
ingots tin, 142 boxes gold and silver
bullion and considerable other cargo
such as coffee, hemp, tapioca, flour,
etc. The gold and silver bullion was
shipped by Javasche Hank to Wells
Fargo National Hank of this city.
Steamer Staatssekretar .Solf. which
has been interned at Pago Pago will
shortly be brought uj) to Pearl Harbor
Naval Station, where repairs to the
vessel will be made, after which she
will proceed to one of the North Pacific
ports.
Schooners .Andy Mahoiiy, Fncore, and
Golden .Shore have been chartered to
load lumber from .North Pacific to
.Svdiiey by Comyn Mackall & Company,
$37.50.
Information received here from Pan-
ama shows that 1.876 ships passed
through the Panama Canal in the fiscal
year just closed. In 1916 the number
passing through the Canal was 787 ami
in 1915 there was 1.088.
.Steamers National City and North
I-'ork for many years plying in the
coast tra<le and two of the oldest ves-
sels here of their type, were recently
sold, the former by the .National S. S
Co. to A. Artadi for $42,000 and the
latter by The Chas. Nelson Company
to Dr. Rudolph Schiffman, |)ricc .sai<l
to be $60,fXX).
Steamer l-rederic K. Kellogg, launched
May 19th from .Moore & Scotts Yard
had a successful trial trip on the bay
July 28th. Vessel was built for the
' Panama .American Petroleum & Trans.
' Company.
Steamer Trinidad, built for the Ham-
mond Lumber Company, was success-
fully launched in Humboldt Bay July
28th, vessel is 221 feet in length, 54
feet beam and will carry 1,200,000 feet
of lumber; will shortly be towed to
this city where engines will be installed.
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S9n FranrUro Thamber of Commerce Activifiot
Transportation
Department
The ir4n»i-onlinriiial line*
that rhnntrr^ in \Vr«t arnl F.i-
ratr 'itic» will
he .
Hrar«. Hr ami Kapc Seed,
Flax Srrcl. i Uir. Cotlmi Raits.
Coiton ThrtaJ. 1 »c IMuk». Fire Hy-
drant* and Water (<aies (Iron). Fitf
Lead, Cotton !• • ' '
narc». Sweater
Fnn- »••••■ '•
Ki«
<»f I'oia^h. i'ota^h, Ntunatr ot , lii-
Chrnmatr nf S'>ffn Hmip in Pressed
Ma' 'on and Sand,
I»c. I sium or Ep-
I Ml j< lotonR, Feath-
i Oil. Foantite (Fire
I > -Mul*. Cotton l-'.ii--
t«.r\ Iruit Jiiiic and
(•:.i ., Iruit Marmalade.
\|>ricot and Peach Kernels.
1. Crude Alunitr, WrappinK
Paper, U uud Preservatives, Salts,
Crude: Palimitr Skin* Straw Bottle
Covers, .1 Flour and
Cassava Palm l-Mour,
■ ■■ ' 11 .Hiiiir i..iii.i». I.uhriiratinK
■ t Iron Pipe ami Connections,
Ore. Cracklings. Asphalt, Cot-
ton lienims. Antimony Ore. Zinc Ore,
Cotton Seed Oil. Cocoa Fibre, Karium
Chloride. Carbonate, Sulphite and Sul-
phate, Peanuts, Shelled or Not Shelled,
Railway Turnouts, Dry Farth Paints.
lio|{s. Aluminum Scrap. .Muminum
Sheet and Strips, White Fnamelware,
Rolls. Paper Mill. Wire Tits. Ir^n or
Steel. Rico Flour. Kiolianf^. Hydrocar-
bon Petroleum Paint. Fig F'ulp. Cans.
Tiri In^rcticides. I-eather. Wash Boilers,
.ind Ties. Iron or Steel Drums.
;ic«- Facing Slips. Self Propelling
XchiLk- Parts. Soap. Soap Chips ancl
Soap F'owder, FoldiuK Blackboards,
(iranulated Slaft. I.ed(;er Paper and
Paper Labels. Nails. Cement Coated;
W'ine Lees, Iron or Steel Forms or
Moulds, Tin and Terne Plate, Decora-
live Rope or Festoons made of Cypress.
Plaster Retarder. Nut Kernels or Nut
Meals. Coke, Celery, Apples. Dried
Fruit, Beans and Peas and Canned
Goods, Sul()hur. Cassia Buds, Hemp
Braid, ]' ' " .1 Braid, Knotted
Hemp, ' (. Pitch and Tar.
'^'■-•■' ...,-. ..... .>crecns or Screen
structural Iron or Steel. Wooden
This announcement is made with the
under^taf'"'-.' •»'■' ' >,.....-« •.< ...^j,
Iwiund
rales, .i-
resultinK irom a general check ot such
rates now betni: mndc to comply with
the recent ti the Interstate
Commerce ' ;i (intermountain
case) involving i ourth Section viola-
tions.
Any of our who desire
further infurmati- 'tain same by
calling upon the i r.imo Department,
as a complete file is maintained at this
oflFicc of all changes. i
Storage Problems a.«^-h 4.1.-* »^^^^
In Connection With Amon^ the Momberr
The European War _|^
Kven today, few men realize that there
i» a sloraKe prohlem in c'lmr. ii,,M unl.
the war, but those who
citnlaci with the StoraRe <
the Council of National Dttninc kiiuM
that this i» a real problem and one
which directly or indirectly will affect
every business man.
!>'m arises from twti main
rst, the enormous pur-
.r.i>i> » lilt ii the Kovcrnineni is making
and. second, the heavy demands upon
the railroads for transportatii^n service
The former will result in Kreat accumu-
lation of materials during the process
•f manufacture and in the assembling;
of vast «|uantities of finished products
prior to use here or shipment to F'rance.
and the latter is K<><nR to interfere
with the transpfirtatii»n service given
to general business, producing from time
to time much accumulation of raw-
materials and finished products in all
lines of business.
The Storage Committee lias been at
work for many weeks in connection with
the first phase of the problem and has
been of far-reaching assistance to the
War and Navy Departments not merely
in making clear the nature and extent
of the problem and the measures which
must be taken to meet it. but in cflFcc-
tivcly co-operating in putting these
measures into cflTect.
There are five branches of the .Xrmy
which arc actively interested in the
storage problem, — the Or<lnance Depart-
ment, the Signal Corps (including Avia-
ti:«n). the Medical Corps, the Kngineer-
ing Corps, and the Quartermaster's De-
partment, and the Secretary of War has
appointed a board composed of a repre-
sentative ni each of the above depart-
ments and two members of the .Storage
Cf»mniittee of the Council of National
Defense This is known as the Depot
Board and is assisting in co-ordinating
the work of the five departments in
meeting the storage problem. Three
principal considerations have been in
mind, — first, to develop storage facilities
at points of production to avoid con-
gestion in manufacture: second, to de-
velop stciragc facilities for finished goods
near the point of consumption or of
shipment abroad in order to minimise
the need fur railroad cars: and. third, in
general to create conditions under which
railroad cars will not be used for stor-
age purposes.
Large storage facilities at points of
production arc necessary, because an
even flow of raw materials, supplies, and
finished product cannot be anticipated
when the present enormous emergency
work is being done and when business
conditions generally arc upset by the
extraordinary conditions prevailing dur-
ing the war. .Ml producers and manu-
facturers are therefore urged to create
additional storage facilities. L^nusual
measures must be taken to meet un-
usual conditions.
(Continued to column 2. page 185)
1 To meet the constantly increasing
^(.,v---'i- ""Mn «>ur time and services
in with recent and proposed
> "I i! enactments on Capital
k lax, Fxcess Profits Tax and
'< ral Income Tax we have decided
tw establish in our office a separate
<lepartnient for their consideration
Special attention will be given by this
deiiartment to consultation on problems
arising tinder the above legislation and
to the preparation of return-" thereunder
our charges for this service will, in
each case, be commensurate with the
nature and amount of the work recpiired
To «»ur regular clients, however, desir-
iiiK to avail themselves of the assistance
of this deparlnieiit. there will be made
a nominal annual charge for (his service
— Klink. Bean & Company.
The firm of W<»ods. Huddart St Gunn
has been dissolved by mutual consent,
Cli.is M, Woods, retiring from the firm.
The bu^il1ess will be carried on as
heretofore at the same place and under
the same firm name bv the remaining
partners — Fred T. Huddart and Chas.
M. Gunn.
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. is trans-
ferring its offices from Golden Gate
.■\venuc to the old J. K .\rinsby BuiM-
ing on Howard Street and will occupy
same as soon as the necessary altera
tions have been made. ^
George D. Meudell of 214 Front Streri
San Francisco, and 8 Scolts Court. Mel-
bourne. .\uslralia. is returning to Mel-
bourne shortly. He is desirous of rep
resenting a good .Xmerican house as
their paid representative.
T M. Lovetle. 1.196 Wilson Avenue.
F'resno Cal. desires to get in touch with
some .San F'rancisco manufacturers, job-
bers or dealers who desire representa-
tion in Fresno. He is willing to devote
part or alt of his time.
The Inclcpendent Paper Box Company
has opened an office at 268 Market St.
O. H. .Scmntag has succeede<l J. C. Scala
at 143 Second St.. and will engagc
in the manufacture and repairing of sur-
veying instruments.
Mish & Juda have succeeded the
Pacific Waist Company at 154 Sutter
•St. in the manufacture of ladies' waists.
The Helbing Hat Company has
located at 718 Mission St They will
manufacture cloth hats and caps.
.\izcnberg's Embr«)idery Company is
a new firm which has opened at 144
Taylor St . and will make all kinds of
embrf»idery. pleating, etc.
Presley & Rothlcdcr. manufacturing
furriers have opened a factory in th<-
Whitell Building.
Theodore Bell, attorney, is to move
his office to the Hobart Building. f
The following firms have opened Saii
Francisco offices recently: Inland
.Machine Works at 58 Sutter St.: John-
son Sales Agency in the Rialto BIdg.:
Radif> Telegraph Manufacturing Co .
No. 1 Drumm St.
San Francisco Chamber of Commcrco ActlvKias
185
Business for You
GOVKKNMENT PROPOSAL
FILE
li)r tilt lom tiiu'iK I- (ii uuiii1ki>
of the C'lKiiiiln'r of L'lHiimcrcf who
ilo not receive proposals on kov-
crimu-nt contracts ilu-rc has been
estal)lishcd on ilic floor of the
exchange a lile of such proposals
as are received at tliis office The
different government departments
arc sejjrcKatcd so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each department retpiires.
!■: :iu iiilornjati'ii "i pr^-pictive
liidders on government supplies the De-
pot Quartermaster'.> department has
issued notice that a number of items
have been cancelled on circular notice
\o. 630 The details of this cancella-
tion arc on file at the offices of the
Chamber.
August 14. 1Q17 at 10 a. m.. by the
officers of the Depot Quartermaster at
Seattle. Wash., for a lar^e quantity of
sub>istance supplies, l-'ull detaiU as to
speciiicati«)ns are «)n tile at the offices of
the Chamber of Commerce.
AuKUst 15th at 10 a. m.. bids will be
opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at Furt .Mason for pack-
w \UK boxes, vitrified pipe, common hard
burned brick and articles of hardware.
Complete specifications are on file at
the offices of the Chamber.
AuK'ust 15th at 10:30 a. m. bids will
i'e opened at the offices of the general
purchasing officer for the Panama Canal
at \Va>liiiigton for large quantities of
heavy hardware. Complete details are '
<ui file at the offices of the Chamber.
August 17th. at 10:00 a. m . bids will
be opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for a
large quantity of goods furnished by
lumber dealers, hardware dealers and
dealers in commodities. I-"ull details arc
on file at the offices of the Chamber.
August 20. 1917, at 11 a. m.. bids will
be opened at the office of the Depot
Quartermaster at F'ort Mason for a
large quantity of subsistance supplies.
Full details arc on hie at the Chamber. I
The Marshfield Chamber of Commerce |
wishes to get in touch with coal dealers
of this city.
J. I. Allice & Company, 319 Pender
Street West, Vancouver. H. C. wishes to
get in touch with Indian curio and
basket dealers.
James Thomas & Company. New Or
leans, wishes to get in touch with rice
shippers.
E. R. Skinner & Company, Sacra-
^ memo, wishes to get in touch with
wholesale firms carrying lines of hunter>'
and trappers' coals, hats, caps, etc.
Mr. J. J. Decker. 614 Market Street.
San Diego, is desirous of communicating
with hat manufacturers.
(Continued from column 2, page 1H4)
In addition, storage facilities near the
point of consumption or of shiptuent
abroad are nee<led so that goo<ls may
be ship|>ed only once. I'.very economy j
iiinsl be practised in the use of trans
portation facilities and the government I
must see to it that in connection with
government purchases no avoidable tie
mands are made upon railroads, over- i
biirileiieil a- they are by a load beyond
tliiir uinwot capacity. If the govern-
ment were to ship to one warehouse
and later ship the same goods to another
warehouse, or ship goods back an<l
forth from warehouses to points of con-
^umption or foreign shipment, railroad
equipment \vi>uKl be used unnecessarily
The third point is th.it unless adc<|iiate
preparations .ire made to store materials
or goods on the arrival of railroad cars,
these railroad cars themselves must of
nece^sity be used to store materials
and goods. This is particularly true
regarding goods for foreign shipment.
Ocean transportation at the best is ir-
regular, and today the conditions are
uncertain, to say the least. Often in the
I)ast two years shipments for l-raiue
and Fngland have so accumulated at
New York and other ports that many
hundreds of cars for months have not
only blocked terminal facilities but .side
tracks all the way to Huffaio and Pitts-
burgh. The work of the Storage Com-
mittee is «lirected toward avoiding tliis
condition on the enormous shi])ments to
be made by our own government.
Other activities of the Storage Com-
mittee in connection with the govern-
ment situation have related to the baling
of products for shipment, developing
motor-truck haulage for short distances,
placing experienced warehousemen at
the disposal of government bureaus and
departments, and through committees of
experts studying terminal and port
facilities.
, Regarding the first point it may be
said that baling or compressing products
for shipment is developing great pos-
sibilities for saving transportation space.
.Already socks and blankets arc being
baled and satisfactory progress is being
made toward baling uniforms, shoes,
arid even prunes. Hales arc covered
with a water-proof material which is
later used for sand bags at the front.
One collateral advantage of baling is
that use can be made of flat cars in
shipping merchandise.
Ffforts should be made to develop
local storage facilities to meet the ex-
jtraordinary requirements of war time
I business.
Delegation Represent-
ing Airplane Experts
Enroute to Coast
.\ delegation comp«)scd of re|>resenta-
tives of the F'cdcral Clovernnu-nt. the
Mritish, FVench, and Italian missions.
.\merican aircraft manufacturers, and
Pacific Coast spruce hmibermeii will
leave early next week for the Pacilic
C»)ast to confer with lumber manufac-
turers for the purpose of obtaining their
co-operation in turning out the quanti-
ties of spruce needed for the aircraft
program of the United States and the
allies. .At the same time the members
of the delegation will deliver a series
of a<l<lre>ses in the coast cities and
towns on the war situati m The trij)
will be ma»le under the auspices of tlu"
aircraft production board and the Sign;.!
Corps.
The delegation will be composed of
E. r. .Mien, of the lumber committee of
the Council of National Defense, who
will represent the aircraft boar«l; Lieut.
Col. L. W. H. Rces. of the British
Royal Flying Corps: Maj. R. Perfetti.
of the Italian mission: Capt. Henry
Dourif. of the l-'rench mission; a repre-
sentative of the aircraft manufacturers:
and Hfiwar<l Iv Jayne and l'\ .\. Douty.
representatives of the spruce lumbermen
They will take with them a series of
moving pictures showing work at the
front and will talk to the jiublic on
recent war <levelopments. urging general
co-oi)eration in all war activities.
The schedule of the trip includes stops
at Seattle, Tacoma. Portland, various
other coast towns in Oregon and Wash-
ington, and possibly San l-rancisco.
The aircraft production board states
that even with the improveil specifica-
tions proposed by the spruce manufac-
turers at their recent conference with
Government representatives, which re-
(juire more careful selection and less
raw material than those in common
use, it is estimated that the demands of
the joint allied and .American prograi<i
will still call for far larger amounts of
spruce than were manufacturecl last
year. .Although this will require an
unusual output by the spruce manufac-
turers, both on the Pacific coast and in
North Carolina and Virginia, where part
of the supply can be obtained, it is
regarded as by no means impossible.
SAN FRANCISCO STATISTICS
Bank Clearings
.I.imiiiry to July iii>-
Building Operations
.I.iiHiary to July inc
Postal Receipts
January to July inc
Real Estate Sales
January t<i July iiu-
Tonnage Departures
January to July inr
Tonnage Arrivals
January to July inc
1916
S I. K 19.208,078.00
11.961.257 00
2,006,084.80
25.506,758.00
4.fK>4.474T<ins
4.047 ,f)44 Tons
1917
$2,645,362,354.00
13.0.%.777.1K)
2.138,521.43
21,898.(^51.00
4..150.995Tons
4.262.124 T.ins
The Industrial Advance of
GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY EXPAND
EXHIBIT NUMBER TEN
Splendid New Quarters tor lire Company
l^r-.'-^T^'^" N their new four story con-
•tc anil steel biiiMinj; on
i*sion Street near Twelfth.
in Francisco. The Good-
ar Tire & Rubber Com-
>f California is perhaps
an any of the numcr-
...,- rict and Branch offices
thr. rl.l
li' Rubber Company has
been compeiied to divide it6 forces in
the Coast District. The Automobile
Tire and Tire Accessory Division was
formerly located at Sutter and Van Nes>
Avenue: the *' ' ' *, Depart-
ment former Mission
Street, but n- • ■• ...v • ;a housc«l
in the same building, thus afTordinK
belter facilities for the handliuK of the
vast volume of business.
The Automobile Tire Division em-
braces the di<>tributioii and the stockiuK
of Automobile Tires. Motor Truck
Tires, Bicycle Tires. " Ic Tires
and the many Tire .^' such as
Tire Paste. Patches, ^.u ..•,*. by this
Company at their immense Rubber fac-
tory at .\kron. Ohio.
The Mechanical Goods Division cm-
braces such rubber goo<ls as I^wn Hose,
Belting^, Ncolin Soles and Wing- Foot
Heels.
FACTORY SITE WANTED
The Industrial Department of
:he Chamber of Commerce is seek-
ing a location for a new factory.
It is required that a two story
building be put up containing
about 7.000 square feet of floor
space, one-half of which must be
on the ground floor, with some
yard space.
It is required to have the ground
floor about 120 feet long by 45
feet wide, with a space in the
second story about 18x25 feet hav-
ing a cement floor. Building must
be on a spur track and the pros-
pective manufacturer will take a
five year lease and pay rent equall-
ing taxes and 6 per cent on the
money invested in land and build-
ing. Building must be brick or
concrete.
Information should be forwarded
at once to the Industrial Depart-
ment of the Chamber. It will be
treated confidentially.
Because of the immense amount of
national and local advertising done by
1 he Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co..
featuring .Automobile and Bicycle Tires,
a great many people think The Good-
year Tire & Rubber Company is only
in the Tire world, while the fact is.
that Goodyear is not only one of the
greatest Automobile Tire Companies,
but is one of the very largest Mechan-
ical Rubber Manufacturers as well.
It was this Comnany. for instance,
that first recognized the vital necessity
, for a substance to be used as soles for
shoes, so The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company's engineers set about making
a substance that would supersede leatlicr
for shoe soling: the result was N'eolin.
now recognized by more than 400 big
shoe manufacturers, as well as countless
thousands of satisfied users, as being
actually better than leather.
The new home then of The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company is a credit to a
San Francisco and the entire Coast ▼
District as well, and from it will eniin-
ate all of the Coast activities from now
on. The new building leads one to the
simile that the Goodyear organization
is as durable as the concrete of the
structure and the sinews of steel in the
building itself.
•>—»>»»«>>«>•«♦»>»-
i
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
•Uo/. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — AUGUST 16th. 1917
:aCo. 33
$14,000,000 EXPENDITURE FOR RETAIL IMPROVEMENTS
Stores Enlarging and Many Leases Extended
THOUSANDS OF FEET ADDED TO FLOOR SPACE
MPROVEMKNTS in the
Retail district of San Fran-
cisco which will cost ap-
proximately $14,000,000 and
will result in thousands of
square feet of floor space
hein(? added to the stores of the city
arc now under way and plans arc be-
ing made each day for further ex-
tensions.
In addition to the enlargement of
(juartcrs in many of the stores in the
retail business district there have been
a large number of long term leases
signed for store and office purposes.
These extensions and leases, according
to the best informed, are sure indica-
tions of the belief of the merchants in
the future of the retail business of San
I'Vancisco as well as showing the pres-
ent prosperity. Some of the extensions
and leases of a more recent date and
also closing or pending are as follows:
Marsh & Co. 712 Market St. have
taken a ten-year lease on two stores.
Prussia Co . Whitney HIdg.. on Geary
St , are to take over leases to adjoin-
ing premises in the same buihling. giv-
ing them 77 feet frontage on fleary
St. and the entire second floor of the
building for ten years.
The Hastings Clothing Co. has leased
the northwest corner of Post and
Kearny Sts. from its owner, the Pacific
Realty Co.
The .-Xdams Express Co. has leased
CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENT
BOARD SEMI-ANNUAL
MEET IN SAN LUIS
OBISPO
The Miiiiaiinual meeting of tlic
California Development Hoard will
be held in San Luis Obispo, .Sep-
UMnber 7th and 8th. The meeting
is to be in conjunction with the
annual meeting of the San Luis
Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
I'or the use of the San I-Vancisco
representatives, two pullnians con-
taining compartments an<l sections,
will be attached to the Southern
Pacific "Lark" leaving San E'ran-
cisco at 8 P. .\L. Thurs<iay. Sep-
tember 6th, arriving in San Luis
Obispo on the morning of Sep-
tember 7th. Returning, the train
will leave San Luis Obispo at 2
A. M.. September 9th, arriving in
San Francisco at 9 30 .A. M.. Sep-
tember 10th (Adniissinn Day) The
round trij) fare imlnding a lower
berth will be SLS.OO this is exclu-
sive of meals. Reservations can be
made by ap|)lication to the Cham-
ber of Comerce.
tile ground floor on the south side of
Market St., opposite Sansome. in the
building recently sold by the Levy
Estate to C. C. Judson.
Livingston Bros., Geary St. and Grant
Ave., have secured an extension of
tlicir lease from the Pauson Realty
Syndicate, and also leased the adjoining
l)uilding, to the east, that is now being
reconstructed.
O'Connor, Moffatt & Co., have ar-
ranged with the owner, the Barron
Estate Co., to add several .stories to
their present Post St. quarters.
The White House has perfected its
lease of the northeast corner <»f F'ost
St. and Grant .Xve.. to be vacated by
the Hastings Clothing Co., and which
is owned by the Lent Estate Co., uj)
to the year 1948.
Magnin & Co., will soon have ready
for occupancy two additional stories
to their southeast Grant .\ve and Geary
St. building, which is owned by the
Bankers' Investment Co. The lease
runs to 1927.
Licbes & Co.. have secured more
space by taking over the lease of Gant-
ncr & SLnttern, at the southeast corner
of Grant .'\ve. and Post St., and the ad-
joining store facing on Grant .\ve.,
owned by the Musto Estate.
The people behind the Emporium arc
to add more floors for its use in the
Emporium Building on Market .Street
Marks Brothers have leased the s«'(
ond floor in the building in which they
are now located for the enlargement
of their store.
188
San Tr.
(jr of Commerce A
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CHAMBER ^/commerce
. ACTIVITIES .
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The Activities is the official organ of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce, therefore, your mouthpiece. Use
it as such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Monday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point. ^^
Constructive Policy
TPHI' following Kiter. which is self
explanatory has been received by
President Frederick J Koster from Roy
N. Bishop, assistant to the Presi<leni of
the Palace Hotel.
"I am very much interested in your
"Activities" of July 26th and wish to
congratulate you for having inaugurated
a constructive policy that will have a
very far-reaching effect on any industry
that will accept it.
"If you have not already seen a book
written by Mr. Hurley of the Federal
Trade Commission entitled "The .■Xwak-
ening of lUisiness," I know you and
whoever is actually engaged in the work
of installing the cost -ystcm will very
much appreciate reading it. In this
book Mr. Hurley explains the ineffic-
iency of our .\merican industries, due to
the fact that only ten per cent of
them know what their goods cost them;
he tells how certain associations, like
the steel companies and others, have
installed uniform accounting cost sys-
tems, and refers to the wonderful ef-
ficiency of Germany and how they arc
able to compete in world's trade be-
cause each knows what the article costs
them, and they do not undersell their
competitors in foreign countries for the
very reason they do know what their
cost is.
"In endeavoring,' to install a cost sys-
tem .itnoni: the restaurant men, you will
ui ' meet some who will hesi-
tat letting you know what their
costi arc. feeling that they have at-
tained some point of efficiency which is
a secret with them. To such persons
I would recommend reading this book
by Mr. Hurley.
"You will find others who will say
they are operating as cheap as they
can: they are making money, hence it
is useless to install a cost system. This,
of course, is a type of ignorance that
will require education.
"Others will say they arc interested
only in how imuli moiuy tliey have
left at the end of the month This
is another type of ignorance on
the part of those who must be
taught to appreciate that with a more
detailed knowledge of their operating
costs they might be able to have iimre
money left at the end of the month.
"However, the most far-reaching ef-
fect of an intelligent cost system will
be its effect upon labor. If an organiza-
tion is operating inefficiently through
their lack of knowledge of system and
not making a net profit, they are un-
able to pay labor a proper salary with-
out losing money. This is no fault
of labor and the employer is entirely
to blame by not so operating his busi-
ness that he can get the greatest effi-
ciency from his raw material and from
his labor. If by a cost accounting sys-
tem labor can be shown their inefficien-
cies, it will be most natural for them to
correct them so their employer may
earn a greater net profit and his mind
be in such condition as to be willing
to pay his labor a greater amount for
services.
"Some will doubtless state they can-
not stand the expense of installing a
cost system. This. I feel, is one of the
greatest evidences of mismanagement,
for any one who will not pay sufficient
money to hire clerks t«) ascertain what
their articles cost them to manufacture
are no way qualified to put a selling
price on their goods; and, in many in-
stances that you doubtless know,
merchants are selling goods for less
than what it costs them and do not
know they are bankrupt until the bank
refuses to loan them more money. I
hope that the work you have started
with the restaurant men will be ap-
preciated, and that it may be extended
into other industries, as you are certain-
ly striking at a fundamental of business
economy.
"May I offer a suggestion that the
ordinary public accountant who is not
an operating manager may desire to put
in a system that will be of little benefit
to the operator. .X certified accountant
is thoroughly qualified to install a sys-
tem that will show perfect cash bal-
ances, etc. and on account of his lack
of knowledge of the business he may
not draw the data up in the form that
will best serve the operator and best in-
dicate his operating inefficiencies, and
I hope that whoever has charge of this
work will look — in addition to the cash
balances — to the data or alarms which
are required in order to show why
business is not operated efficiently."
478. Office manager having had ten
years experience and possessing abilitx
ami tact wishes position, preferably witli
an electric, gas or steam industry.
479. ^'<>ung married man wishes ex-
(lUtive position. Has had commercial
and bunking experience in capacity of
salesman, bank teller and accountant.
480. Wanted, position as secretary for
sMiiu- industrial corporation by a man
who has officiated in that capacity for a
number of years
481. Native of Russia wunld like a
position with an importing and export-
ing house re(|uiring a correspondent in
Russian language
482. Man who has had several years
experience wishes position as buyer for
a dry goods department. Can furnish
best of references.
483. Young man. 26 years of age,
thoroughly experienced in import and
export business to Japan. China and In-
dia, used to cotles. wants a position in
San I'rancisco. Recently arrived from
China. Can furnish excellent references
484. l-'irst class accountant. 20 years
experience, specialty department store
and public service work. I'irst class
references furnished.
485. Kxecutive position desired by
party experienced in managerial work
ami liandling of men. lias been con-
nected with railways. corporati<ms ami
leagues, and is es|)ecially fitted by edu-
cation and training for any undertaking
demanding judgment and systematic ad-
ministration
486. Kxperienced accountant and col-
lege graduate wishes position as secre-
tary of a small growing corporation,
three years experience in this capacity.
Has best of references.
487. Young man, not subject to draft,
at present employed at a salary of $2,400
per year, wishes position with a large
export house as manager for a South
.American point. Excellent references.
Perfect command of the lour leading
languages, office experience and knowl-
edge of South .American business ways
and people.
488. .\ccountant of middle age, good
health, executive ability and wide ex-
perience in positions of responsibility,
including corporation an<l cost account-
ing, office management and auditing of-
fers services. U'ill leave the city or
travel, if necessary.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-489. An c.vcelicnt opportunity is offered
an active intelligent man, preferably 30 to
35 years of age to act in the capacity
of Foreign .Agent. Following are some
of the things of which he should have
knowledge. Kxperienced in actual for-
eign forwarding, ocean and inland rates
of freight, method of securing steamer
space, booking of cargo, effecting in-
surance, handling shipments consigned
to order, issuance of ocean and through
bills of lading, dealing generally with
steamship companies direct.
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Bills Affecting Business Interests
The More Important Acts Signed by Governor
T the recent session of the
I.eRislature there were in-
troduced 2.676 hills and 210
Concurrent and Joint Reso-
lutions and Constitutional
Amendments, a total of
2.886. Of these the Assembly intro-
•luced 1,473 hills and 111 resolutions and
amendments; the Senate 1,2()3 hills and
99 resolutions and amendments. Oi
these 526 .Xssemhly hills and 510 Senate
bills, a total of 1,036, were passed and
sent to the Governor for his approval.
The Governor signed 394 Assembly hills
and 409 Senate hills, a total of H03.
Ten Assembly Constitutional Amend-
ments and eight Senate Constitutional
Amendments were filed with the Secre-
tary of State: 30 Assembly Concurrent
and Joint Resolutions and 33 Senate
Concurrent and Joint Resolutions were
passed and tiled with the Secretary.
Of the 803 hills sipncd by the Gov-
ernor probably half or more were minor
appropriation bills for the maintenance
and improvement of state institutions.
Among the others were numerous (ish
and game bills applying to local dis-
tricts, educational bills and bills amend-
ing the codes with reference to trials,
judgments, fees, and local county gov-
ernment bills, etc. .Xmong the more
important bills of general interest signed
by the Governor may be enumerated
the following:
Senate Bill 86. Chapter 802. This is
the State Market act creating a state
market commission as advisor for pro-
ducers and distril)utors; to disseminate
impartial information concerning supply,
demand, prices, commercial movements
and common and cold storage of any
products: to promote and encourage or-
ganization of co-operative and other
associations: to encourage co-operation
between producers and distributors;
standardizing, grading, inspection, label-
ing, handling, storage and sale. To act
as a mediator or arbitrator: to certify
warehouse receipts; to i-^sue labels bear-
ing the seal of the state commission ;
to improve and extend the <Iistribution
and sale of California prfxlucts; to pro-
mote in the interests of the producer,
distributor and consumer economical dis-
tribution and marketing.
S. H. 87, Chapter 803. Empowers the
Market Director to control the business
of buying and selling fresh fish; regu-
lates the destruction of food fish;
creates a state fish exchange: licenses
those engaged in marketing fish; creates
a state fish exchange fund. Provides
penalties for violation of the act.
S. B. 108, Chapter 52. This provides
for the creation, organization and gov-
ernment of joint highway districts com-
posed of two or more counties.
S. B. 121, Chapter 731. Adds two
new sections to the county water dis-
trict act providing that hoards of direc-
tors of any district may adopt the
assessment roll of the county or counties
for the purpose of levying district taxes;
that the board of directors may sell
water to owners of the land, i\\ rates
and such rates may vary in different
months and in different localities, the
proceeds to defray the ordinary operat-
ing expense of the district and any ex-
cess funds shall be paid to the county
treasurer to be applied upon payment of
interest on bonds and to create a sink-
ing fund.
CATTLE PROTECTION BOARD
S. B. 159, Chapter 678. This bill creat-
ing a cattle protection board was one
which caused a great deal of interest
and much opposition, and was amended
several times before its final adoption.
It creates a cattle protection board of
three members to be app nntcd by the
Governor, two of whom shall be ex-
perienced cattlemen; their pay shall be
$10.00 per day for the time actually
employed. The board is authorized to
appoint a secretary, counsel, inspectors
and clerks, and fix their salaries. It
will exercise a general supervision over
and protect the cattle from theft, and
to make such rules and regulations as
may be necessary; requires the record-
ing of brands with the board. Xo one
is permitted to brand any cattle with a
brand that has not been recorded. The
sale or transfer of any range cattle must
be accompanied by a written bill of
sale describing the marks and brands
of each animal. The provisions of that
section do not apply to registered pure-
bred.
No person may slaughter any cattle
or offer the meat for sale unless he has
a license therefor. .Ml persons slaughter-
ing cattle as a business shall do so at
a designated slaughterhouse: must pro-
cure a license from the board; file a
bond in the sum of $1,000. Makes it
unlawful for any peddler or retailer of
meat to purchase the meat of any
slaughtered bovine animal from any per-
>on not known to him to be licensed.
Nothing in the act prohibits an owner
or ranchiTian or a tenant, lessee or pur-
chaser under contract from slaughtering
cattle in small numbers on his premises
for his own consumption and nothing
therein shall be construed to prohibit
such ranchman from selling or giving
away a portion thereof. I
Hides of all cattle slaughtered by !
the owner or removed from cattle j
which have died from any cause must
be retained with the brands attached |
thereto for fifteen days or until the
hides are inspected. Ranchmen who
slaughter cattle on their premises must
keep a record of all cattle so slaughter-
ed and make a monthly report thereof 1
I to the board. All cattle shii)ped for
slaughter must first be inspected. Com-
mon carriers must not receive any cat-
'tle or hides for transportation until
furnished with duplicate certificates
, signed by an inspector showing the
I brand and ear marks of such cattle.
I the names of shipper and consignee and
the origm and destination. Upon in-
spection cattle found not belonging to
the shipper shall be taken by the in-
ispector in accordance with the rules of
the board. Inspectors shall charge five
cents per head for inspection.
Any person not being the owner or
having the right of possession who
shall be found driving cattle off their
usual range without the owner's con-
ent shall be guilty of grand larceny.
S. B. 181. Chapter 747. Requires
every public utility corporation, upon
request made to it by an employe leav
ing its service, to give such employe
a letter covering and stating the kind
of service and the period during which
such service was rendered to such cor-
poration. Violations of the act are
punishable by a maximum fine of $100
Senate Bill 91, Chapter 744. Makes it
unlawful for any person, firm or cor-
poration having charge of any hotel,
restaurant, saloon, soda fountain, store,
theater, public hall, public or private
school, church, hospital, club, office
building, park, play ground, lavatory,
wash room, barber shop, railroad train,
boat or any other public place to pro
vide for common use any cup, glas
or other receptacle for drinking pur
poses.
For the purposes of the act the term
"common use" is applied to a drinking
receptacle used for drinking purpose'^
by more than one person without its
being thoroughly cleansed and sterilized
in boiling water or steam between
consecutive use thereof. The state
board of health may prescribe other
acceptable methods of sterilization.
All cask and water coolers must h(
covered in such a manner as to pr(
vent persons from dipping water there
from. Such containers must be pro-
vided with a faucet or other device for
drawing the water. Other containers
may be used if the water is protected
against contamination and is withdrawn
by pouring only.
Violation of the act is punishable by
a maximum fine of $25.00.
Senate Bill 92. Chapter 457. Prohibits
the same public places as mentioned
in Senate bill 91 above, from maintain-
ing or keeping in or about any such
place any towel for common use.
For the purposes of the act the
term "common use" applied to a towel
shall be defined as its use by more
than one person without its beini;
laundered by the process involving ex-
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posurr to boUtnff water or tlcam be-
11
hit
sir
r ffie act is punishahir I)
s . Chapter 487. Thi» »*•'
adil» ^ «UA section to the Penal '
to be known as and numbered
and reads a
"351a. A « who sell*, at-
terr - - ••" - •'- ■•'■ "-'-'-
in
out, :. ..
represents such Rouds, pro*J«ct. or uui
put to be the Koodit. product or out-
put of any dealer, manufacturer or
producrr. other than the true dealer,
ma ' Mem-
ber cor-
employee of such firm or i'
to sell, offer for sale or a!»M-
sale of any goods, product or output
or to falsely represent such goods,
product or output to be the goods,
product or output of any dealer, manu-
facturer or producer, other than the
true dealer, manufacturer or producer.
is guilty of a misdemeanor an«l |)unish-
able by a fine of not less than fu'tv
dollars or more than three huncired
dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail for not le<is than twenty
or more than ninety clays, or both;
provided, however, that this section
sh.i" ^'ly to any person who sells
or ■ sale under his own name
or i>r.i ■ ' Kluct or output of an
other 'er or pr<><lucer witli
the wr::. ;.^cnt of such manufac
turer or producer."
S. B. 257. Chapter 748. .Amends
the act permitting unincorporated towns
and villages to maintain highway liKht-
ing districts and adds two new sec-
tions proviiling the manner in which
additional territory may be annexed to
highway lighting districts and the an-
nexation to incorporated cities or cities
and counties of territory embraced in
highway lighting districts. Contiguous
territory may be annexed on petition
signed by at least one-fourth the prop-
erty owners and at least one-fourth of
the assessed valuation.
S. B. 430. Chapter 734 Authorizes
city councils and boards of trustees
or other legislative bodies of any in-
corporated city and town to create or
divide the city by ordinance into dis-
tricts within some of which it shall be
lawful and within others of which it
shall be unlawful to erect, construct,
niter or maintain certain buildings, or
to carry on certain trades or calling's
or within which the height and bulk
of future buildi ' " be limited.
S. B. 431, C V .\uthorizes
and empowers i;. . . ., .witics to prnvid.
a procedure for the fixing and cst:ih-
lishing of setback lines on privitc
property bordering on the whole or
part of any street, avenue or highway,
lo prohibit the erection of ouiidingii,
fences or other structures between such
setback lines and the litus of any si'ch
street, avenue or hiffhway, and to con-
demn any and all property necessary or
convenient for that purpose.
S. B. 470, Chapter 606. Amends the
boulevard di-trict act of 1909 and 1911
in many particulars, one of which pro-
vidt» that a boulevard district may be
<l area i
. the old ;.. I
i-r of the new act applies prin-
; ' the method ot itperation and
<it.> of the district, including
th' !i th.Tf at any time upon a
• r cent of til'
the dislrii 1
i''- >>t.ite nik'iiway i '
ilare the oflfice of
li.liir « tuTiti ill ir .• I
t and
M who
"hall l>e a civil riiKinerr and who shall
hold ofTice for four years or until the
appointment and qualification of a suc-
cessor.
S B. 605. Chapter 210. .\mends the
Civil Code relating to changing the
iMiiiil,. r of directors of corporations by
the section apply to all cor- ,
MS existing under the laws of
liic slate whether organized and in-
corporated prior to the enactment of
this act or subsequent thereto
S. B. 630, Chapter 698 Adds a new
section to the Civil Code to be num-
bered 2,767 and reads as follows: "The
beneficiary under a policy of life in-
surance, providing for the payment of
the |)rocccds thereof in perio<lical in-
xtallments, may be restrained from dis-
posing of or incumbering his interest
in any such instnlbnent, prior to the
date when it shall become due and
payable by the insurer, by a condition
or stipulation in the policy."
NEW "BLUE SKY" LAW
S. ii. 670, Chapter 532. This is tlie
corporate securities act commonly
known as the new "blue sky" law.
Organizations exempt from the pro-
visions of the act are national banks
and other corporations existing by virt-
ue of acts of the Federal Congress; all
public utilities subject to the jurisdic
tion of the Railroad Commission, cor-
porations transacting a banking or in-
surance business, associations acting
under supervision of building and loan
commission; corporations for the forma-
tion of chambers of commerce, boards
of trade, mechanics institutes and other
kindred associations, religious, social
and benevolent corporations; societie.-
for the prevention of cruelty to children
and animals; agricultural fair corpora-
tions, non-profit co-operative agricul-
tural, viticultural and horticultural
associations.
1. The securities exempted from the
jurisdiction of the Commissioner of
Corporations are bills of exchange and
promissory notes not offered to the
public by the drawer or underwriter
thereof, and all mortgages in the state
executed to secure the payment thereof.
2. Any security listed in any stand-
ard manual of information as to which
the commissioner ""hall first make and
tile his written finding to the cflfect
that such security is fully and accurate-
ly described and that a sale thereof
will not, in his opinion, work a fraud
upon the purchaser. However, if such
findings shall thereafter be vacated or
set aside, such security shall not be
deemed to be included within the in-
spection.
In defining the words "agent" and
"broker" the following are exempted:
Any owner who is not the issuer or
underwriter of a security and who sells
•r exchanges the same for his own
account; any im^'-'- "i>.i in such ea-
pacity lawfully of any prop ^
erty; a bankinfj ■ .ue a^ent sell-
ing a security for an owner thereof
other than an underwriter at a com-
M of not more than two per
ovided such sale is not made in
of repeateil and successive
one, not the issuer, who
securities to a broker or to
a : or who as a part of his
rei.' iness purchases such securi-
ties; any pledKC liolder selling in good
'aith in the ordinary course of business
a security pledsetl with him as security
for a bona fide debt.
SALE OF SECURITIES
Sec. 3. Provides that no company
shall sell, except for delinquent assess-
ment, or offer for sale, or take sub-
scriptions for any security of its own
issue until it shall have first secured
from the commissioner a permit so to
do. In the written a|>|)lication for a
permit the applicant shall set forth the
names and addresses of the coinj>any's
officers, its location and itemized ac-
count of its financial condition, the
amount and character of its assets and
liabilities; a detailed statement of the
plan upon wliich it proposes to transact
business and a copy of any security it
proposes to issue, a copy of any con-
tract it proposes to make concerning
the same, a copy of any prospectus or
advertisement or other description of
such securities prepared for distribution .
or publication, and such additional in- "
formation as the commissioner may re-
quire. If a partnership or unincorpor
ated association it sliall lile a copy of
its articles of partnership or association
and all other papers pertaining to its
organization. If a trustee it shall file
a copy of all instruments by which the
trust is created. If a corporation it
shall file a copy of all minutes of any
firoccedings of its board of directors
or stockholders or members relating
to or affecting the issue of such securi-
ties, a copy of its articles of incorpora-
tion, its by-laws and any amendments
thereto. If a corporation or association
•organized under the laws of another
xtatc, territory or government it shall
file a certificate executed by the pr(tper
officer of such state, territory or gov-
ernment not more than thirty days be-
fore the filing of such application,
showing that such ap|>licant is author-
ized to transact business in such state,
territory or Rovernment, and irrevoc-
ably appointing the commissioner and
his successor in office its true and law-
ful attorney upon whom all process in
any action or proceeding against if
may be served.
Sec. 4. Provides that if a commis-
sioner finds that the proposed plan of
business of the applicant is not unfair,
unjust, or inequitable and that it in-
tends to fairly and honestly transact
business, and that the securities it pro-
poses to issue and the methods to be ^^
used in issuing or disposing of them
are not such as. in his opinion, will
work a fraud upon the purchaser, the
commissioner shall issue a permit auth-
orizing the issuance and disposal of
securities in such amounts and for
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biic-h considerations and upim such
terms and conditions as the conunis-
sioncr may in said permit provide
^ Otherwise he shall deny the application
I l-lvery permit shall recite in bold type
that its issuance is permissive only ami
does not constitute a recommendation
or endorsement.
The commissioner may impose such
conditions as he may deem necessary
to the issuance of such securities and
may establish rules and reK»lations as
may be reasonable or necessary to in-
sure the disposition of the proceeds in
the manner and for the purposes pro-
vided in the permit and may from
time to time for cause amend, alter or
revoke any permit issued or tempor-
arily suspend the rights of the applicant
under such permit.
Sec. 5. Provides that no person or
company shall act as an a^ent or broker
until such person or company shall have
first secured from the commissioner a
certificate so to do. livery such cer-
tificate shall expire on the 31st day of
December next after its issuance, un-
less sooner revoked.
Sec. 7. Provides that no person,
association or corporation other than
a broker holdinjj a broker's certificate
then in eflfcct shall issue, circulate or
publish any advertisement, pamphlet,
prospectus or circular concerning any
security to be issued by any company
that such person or corporation pro-
poses to sell until they shall have firsi
secured from the commissioner a permit
authorizing it to issue or sell such
-ecurity, and a copy of any advcrtise-
. ment, pamphlet, prospectus or circular
f must first be filed with the commis-
sioner.
Sec. 8. Every company authorized to
sell securities shall at such limes a>
may be rc(|uired file in the office of
the commissioner a report showing the
securities sold by it under authority of
any permit issued by him, the proceeds
derived therefrom, the disposition ol
such proceeds and such other informa-
tion concernini; its property, officers, or
affairs as the commissioner may re-
quire.
Sec. 9. Requires every broker to file
in the office of the commissioner a
true statement concerniuR any securi
tics sold or offered for sale by such
broker, showing the name and location
of the principal office of the issuer.
the names of its officers, its assets and
liabilities, and issued capital stock at
the close of its fiscal year or at a
later date, its gross income, expenses
and fixed charges for the year next
preceding such date, and the approxim-
ate price at which such broker has
sold or proposes to sell such security,
together with such other information
as the commissioner may require.
Sec. 10. Declare that all papers, docu-
ments, reports and other instruments
in writing filed with the commissioner
under this act shall be open to public
inspection. But he may withhold such
information from public inspection for
such time as, in his judgment, is nec-
essary.
Sec. 12. Provides that every security
issued to any company without permit
shall be void, and every security issued
by any company with the authorizati'ir
of the commissioner but not conformint;
in its provisions to the provisions.
wiiich it is required by the permit ol
the commissioner to contain, shall be
void.
Sec. 13. Imposes a fine not exceeding
$10,000 upon every company which shall
directly or indirectly issue or cause to
be issued any security contrary to the
I)rovisions of this act, or of the con-
stitution, or in nonconformity with the
permit of the commissioner, or which
applies the proceeds from the sale
thereof, or any part thereof to any
purpose other than that specified in
such permit, or to any purpose in ex-
cess of any amount limited in such
permit.
Sec. 14. Imposes a maximum line of
$5,000 and five years in the state's
prison for every officer, agent or em-
ployee of any company, and every per-
son who knowingly authorizes, directs
or aids in the issue or sale of, or is
sues or executes, or sells, or causes or
assists in causing to be issued, executed,
or sold, any security in nonconformity
with a permit of the commissioner, or
who makes a false statement or repre
sentation concerning such company or
the property which it then holds or
proposes to acquire, or who knowingly
applies or causes, or assists in causing
to be applied the proceeds, or any part
thereof, contrary to any permit author-
izing the issue of such security, or who
issues any advertisement, |)aiiiphlet,
prospectus or circular concerning any
security that is false or misleading or
otherwise likely to deceive the reader,
or who in any other respect wilfu.Hy
violates or fails to comply with any of
the provisions of this act.
Sec. 15. Creates a state corporation
department, the chief officer to be the
commissioner of corporations appointed
by the governor at an annual salarv
of $5,000.
Sec. 17. Gives the commissioner of
corporations the power to administer
oaths, to examine and investigate the
books, records, accounts and other
papers and business of any company,
broker or agent permitted by him tn
sell securities; to make dividends, to
create debts, to divide, withdraw, or
pay, to the stockholders of any of
them, its capital stock, or to increase
or reduce its capital stock.
Sec. 19. Provides that its principal
office shall be in Sacramento, but he
may establish offices in San Francisco
and Los Angeles.
Sec. 20. Fixes the fees as follows:
For filing an application for a permit
$10, plus l/20th of one per cent of the
amount of any excess of the aggregate
value of the securities sought to be
issued over $20,000 and not exceeding
$50,000;
l/25th of one per cent in excess of
$50,000 and not exceeding $100,000;
l/50th of one per cent in excess of
$100,000 and not exceeding $500,000;
1/lOOth of one per cent in excess of
$500,000.
The value of such securities shall be
deemed to be their face value.
For filing an application for a
broker's certificate $5.00.
For filing an application for an
agent's certificate, $100.
For any examination, audit or in-
vestigation, $10.00 per day or fraction
thereof, plus the actual amount of
traveling expenses reasonably incurred.
The bill covers fifteen pages I)ut
enough has been given to slu)w that it
contains what might be termed some
stringent provisions. Corporations, as-
sociations and partnerships should read
a copy of the bill.
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
S. B. 818, Chapter 586. This is the
workmen's new Compensation Act, and
provides a plan of workmen's compen-
sation by creating a liability on the
part of all immediate employers, prin-
cipal employers, contract employers
and their insurance carriers to compen-
sate employees and their dependents for
disability or death irrespective of the
fault of any party and provides means
and methods of enforcing such liability,
and certain liens upon compensation.
1 he bill is very complete as to details
and comprises 52 pages. The principal
changes in the old law provide one-half
compensation where the injury is caused
by the serious and wilful misconduct
of the injured employee, and if the
injury results in death or permanent
partial disability 70 per cent compensa-
tion. Another provision rcciuires an
employer to tender the injured em-
ployee, upon request, one change of
physicians and shall nominate at least
three additional practicing physicians
competent to treat the particular case,
or as many as may be available if
three cannot reasonably be named.
Kmployees of the farm, dairy, agricul-
tural, viticultural, horticultural, stock or
I)oultry raising were included in the
original bill but the country members
in the assembly made a decided stand
against this provision and such em-
ployees were eliminated by amendment.
S. B. 827, Chapter 74. Provides that
no power elevator or hand elevator
shall be operated in any place of em-
I)loynient in this state unless a permit
for the operation thereof shall have
been issued by the Industrial .\ccident
Commission. Power elevators to be
inspected at least twice each year and
iiand power elevators at least once
each year. Elevators under the juris-
diction of the United States Govern-
ment and all elevators operated by em-
ployers not subject to the safety pro-
visions of the Workmen's Compensa-
tion Insurance and Safety act are ex-
empted from its provisions.
S. B. 847. Ch:ii)ter 316. This is the
tax bill authorizing the State Board of
Equalization between the first .Monday
in March and the first .Monday in July,
for the support of the stale govern-
ment, to assess and levy taxes upon
property as provided in the constitution
at a rate that shall raise the sum of
.$20,460,000 for the annual expenditure
if the state for the 69th fiscal year,
fn the event that the taxes so assessed
with all other available revenues other
than those revenues required by law
to be used for special purposes shall
not raise the above sum, then the dif-
ference shall be raised by an advalorcm
rate upon each $l(X) in value of taxable
property not exempt from taxation
under the law and subject to taxation
for state purposes on the 7th day of
November in the year 1910.
Sec. 2 of the act provides that be-
tween the first Monday in March and
the first Monday in July of 1918 the
same procedure shall be taken to raise
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the s
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lo meet 111
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CORPORATION LICENSES
S. H Si<'. <-:.i;'-'- -'I' "'^
amend* the
1915 in ma;
of t
to t
of an ..
dent ur
of - •'
ICC!
not'. . - . "
lilinK 'ee lorciKn corpuralu»ii» luusi
Ilk any amendment of or chanKe In it*
original articles or charter. 1 he tax
shall hr measured by the amount »•
■ »hown in the above men-
^it.
i in a>J
red. the
1>> the 1
the an.
with th<
tion of 1 - ,
•late upon whom process o« law ina>
be served In the event no such rep-
resentative IS designated then such
process may be filed on the Secretary
of State and such service shall be ;.
binding service on such corporation
;\|| -- '-iMK with tlu
pf,, .ire entitled to
ihc .. •»' the state
limitinR the time lor the commence-
ment of civil action; any foreijjn cor-
poration that has not complied with
this section is not entitled to the bene-
fit thereof, nor can such foreign cor
Deration defend any .action or proceed-
ing con> - . ■ - — •>■ in this state
or any -. or transac-
tion in -.., :> Slate or ac-
quire or convey any legal title to any
real property within this state.
Building and loan companies and as-
sociations shall pay an annual tax of
$10.00. All corporations having no
capital stock but organized for profit
shall pay ar ' ■ t of $1000. A
penalty of > »I >« added ii
the fee is i. ; .... re six o'clock
p. m. on the first Monday of February
of each year.
The Secretary of State. State Con-
troller and members of the State Board
of Control are constituted the "Cor-^
poration I.icrn<p Tax Exemption Board "
Claims for • from th '
of the anni: tax niii-
with sa! ■ ' 'ys bvi>>n ^ n ii
tax b<- re to protest
within ;... ^ a waiver of
all right o: Domestic and
foreign corp ■ file the docu-
ments required by section one of this
act, said d^r^sments to be submitted to
the C"- License Tax Kxemp-
tion B' tl board shall determine
th< ■' r such 0 ''
is rminatio
cc- '?»x V , .: ..
b< - of fact with
res: iption shall be
final and conclusive. After six o'clock
p. m. of the Saturday preceding the
first Monday in March nf each year the
corporate rights, privileges and power-
of every domestic corporation which
f.iil(>l to pay the tax and iiionry
iion-payiiieni thereof, shall
• Ti, all right-
.>r forfeited
IS act may t'
to full fortt
.ase the application is ii<>t iiiiidc during
•^;r yrnr in which suspension or for-
Ted such application -
d until there is paid t
N <>i Stale in addition lo .i:<
money penalty a sum equal to
;.. s. without penally, inipo-i-d t>r
,! should have been paid undiT this
• luring the year in which such sus
occurred. No court shall have
ion to dissolve any domesti.
.urpuration until all taxes and penaltir>
due under the act shall have been paid
' lion for rcstoratii>n shall be
liy fonr-l'ifths of the surviving
.1.-1.. 7. or directors of said corpora-
tion and filed with the State Controller
In .:!-<• the name of a suspended cor-
has been adopted by any other
iiion. or in case a corporation
liaa adopted subsequent to such for-
feiture any name so closely resembling
the name of such reviving corporation
as will tend to deceive, then the rcviv-
-poration shall be entitled to a
itc of revivor only upon the
, . , ;: :i by such corporation seeking
revivor to a new name, and nothing in
the section shall be construed as per-
mitting such reviving corporations to
carry on any business under its former
name. Such reviving corporation shall
have the right to use its former name
or take a new name only upon filing
an application surrendering its right to
engage in instrastatc business by filing
with the License Tax Kxcmption Boar«l
an affidavit. It shall contain a state
inent of the nature of the business
that such corporation may thereafter
intend to transact in this state.
The amendment covers fourteen pages
and the act is known as the Corpora-
tion License Act. It is now in force
ind cfTect.
S. B. 901. Chapter 75. Amends Sec
lions 5 and 6 of the net container act
of 1915. The amendment to section 5
is in subsection (f) which now reads:
"The quantity of viscous or semisolid
foods, or of a mixture of solids and
liquids may be stated in terms of
weight and measure: provided, that
such solids and liquids constitute food
products. When products are packed
in brine or other preserving fluids, the
weight or measure of such brine or
fluids shall not be included in the
weight or measure of the edible indi-
cated on the container."
Sec. 10 now reads: "The term "con-
tainer" used in this act is hereby de-
fined to be any receptacle or carton
into which a commodity is packed, or
"v wrappings with which any com-
dity is wrapped, or put for sale.
: to be ofTcrcd or exposed for sale."
S. B. 924, Chapter 76. Authorizes
any county to permit the construction
and maintenance of a highway or
boulevard over highways within its
limits connecting with main public
highways of an a<ljoining county by the
board of supervisors or highway com-
nissioners ot such adjoining county,
permitting boards of supervi»orii of
-ni h .id)oining counties to construct
■\ such bridge or bridges on
lys or boulevards as they
. -HI 111 1. and to inacatlam-
or pave such highways or
Icvards. ;... . .,, . :)»e thereof to be
1 out of the general fund of the
iity treasury or such other fund as
the board of supervisors may designate
f^f the county to which the use is
■ iited. The board of supervisors of
counties proceetling umhr the pro-
M-ions of this act may by mutual con-
sent rctransfer the use. control, main-
tenance and jurisdiction of any high-
.vay or boulevard constructed umler tin-
i>rovisions of the bill, to the county
originally granting the use.
S. B. 1023. Chapter 701. Provides
:he method by which corporations hav-
ing a capital stock may provide in its
articles of incorporation for the i-su-
ance of the shares of stock of such
-orporation, other than preferred stock
having a preference as to principal,
without any nominal or par value.
A. B. 117. Chapter 134. This act
amends section 23 of the water com-
mission act of 1913 relating to fees to
be collected by the state water commis-
sion. The amendnunt provides that an
application for a permit to a|)propriatc
water or the use of water shall be
accompanied by a filing fee in the sum
if $5.(X) and upon the issue of a permit
the additional fee. if for the generation
of electricity, electrical or other power,
of 10 cents for each theoretical horse-
power up to and including 100 thco
rctical horse power; 5 cents for cacli
horse power in excess of 100 up to and
including 1000 horse power and 1 cent
for each theoretical horse power in
excess of 1000; also if for agricultural
I)urposes 5 cents for each acre of land
to be irrigated up to and including 100
acres; 3 cents per acre f<>r each acre
in excess of 100 up to and including
1000 acres.
A. H. 118, Chapter 153. Amends sec-
tions 24, 25. 26. 27. 28. 29, 30, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35 and 36 of the water commis-
sion act of 1913, relating almost en-
tirely to the ascertaining and adjudica-
tion of water rights and methods of
procedure, etc.
Sec. 32 relates to fees to be paid at
the time of submission of proof of
appropriation. Provides that claimants
shall pay. on the basis of the^ state-
ments in the proof, a fee of 15 cents
for each acre of irrigalde land up to
100 acres; 10 cents for each acre in
excess of 100 up to 1.000 acres; 5 cents
in excess of 1.000 acres. Also 25 cents
for each theoretical horse power up to
and including 100; 15 cents for each
theoretical horse power in excess of
100 and up to 1,000. and 5 cents for
each theoretical horse power in excess
of 1.000. .M.SO $5.00 for each cubic foot
ner second or fraction thereof claimed
for any purpose other than irrigation
or power; the minimum fee for any
claimant to be $5 00.
AFFECTS RIPARIAN RIGHTS
.\. B. 126. Chapter 55.V This act has
an important .bearing on the doctrine
of riparian rights and provides that in
iction to enjoin diversion of wafer
under appropriation the defendant may
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allege <j\ iua> ait up that the watir
proposed to be diverted is for public
or beneficial use and that he desire*
\ that the court shall fix the damages, it
any, that will result to the plaintifT or
to his riparian lands and that wlu-ii the
damages have been fixed and paid by
defendant the injunction shall be denied.
A. B. 155, Chapter 606. This act is
designed tu promote the reclamation
of arid land by providing that lands
belonKinj? to the State of California
within the boundaries of an irrifjation
district shall be subject to the assess
ment levy in said district.
A. B. 2\2. Chapter 595. This act
takes the place of the "standard" act
for the packing of fresh fruits passed
in the 1915 session. The 1915 act pro-
vided a standard for the packing of
fresh fruit for interstate shipment. The
act of 1917 extends the ret|uircments
of the act to fruits packed and sold and
oflFered for sale in the state.
A. B. 281. Chapter 770. This act re-
quires insurance and surety companies
to show on their policies or contracts
of insurance or surety bonds the correct
premium consideration and the risk
covered therein. Prohiiits the giving
of rebates on insurance or surety bonds.
A. B. 283. Chapter 771. Adds a new
section to the Political Code to be
numbered 663a and provides that rio
person, firm or corporation shall within
the state act as an insurance broker
until such person, firm or corporation
shall have first obtained a license from
, the insurance commissioner authorizing
^ him or it so to act. Title insurance
^ business, fraternal benefit societies and
ounty mutual fire insurance companies
ire exempt. Any person, firm or cor-
poration, other than insurance or surety
companies, or society, or agent of such
company or society, or employee com-
pensated by salary only and acting on
behalf of such company or society or
agent, or a medical examiner for a life
insurance company or society who, for
compensation acts or aids in any man-
ner negotiating contracts of insurance
or surety bonds or reinsurance or plac-
ing risks, or effecting insurance or re-
insurance for a party other than him-
self or itself, shall be an insurance
broker within the meaning of the sec-
tion.
A. B. 284. Chapter 772. This act
amends section 633 of the Political
Code by providing that no person shall
within the state act as an agent of
any insurance or surety company or
society until such person shall have
first obtained a license from the in-
surance commissioner. .'\ny person ap-
pointed and authorized by an insurance
or surety company or society to solicit
applications for insurance or surety
bonds in the name of such company
shall be considered an agent. The
amendment sets forth the form of th.-
application for a liceu'^e, the cause
for which a license tnay be revoked,
the penalty for violation of the act.
etc. Nothing in the section shall apply
to or afTect county mutual fire insur-
•^ ancc companies, title insurance business,
fraternal benefit societies or agents or
employees of reciprocal or interinsiir-
ance exchanges.
A. B. 307, Chapter 94. This act pro-
vides for the perpetuation of marks,
brands and counter brands established
III tlie several couiilus o! tlie stale and
declares all brands, marks and counter
brands not so perpetuated to be in
operative and void. It gives the form
of the notice of desire to perpetuate
which must be published six times at
intervals of four weeks. .-Xt the term-
ination of three months after final pub-
lication the county recorders of the
several counties must make recTd that
the brand is perpetuated.
BANK MANAGEMENT
A. U. 3(Xj, Cliaptcr VJS. Amends the
I'enal Code relating to frauds in the
management of banks and prescribes
penalties for violations. Provides that
any officer, director or em|)loyee of any
bank who asks for, receives or consents
to receive any commis.sion, reward,
promise or thing of value of or per-
xjiial advantage for procuring or en-
deavoring to procure for any person or
persons any loan or the purchase or
discount of any paper or for permitting
withdrawal of any account with the
bank is guilty of a felony. Any officer
or agent of a bank who abstracts or
wilfully misapplies any of the money
or property of such bank or wilfully
misapplies its credit is guilty of a
lelony. Every director of a bank is
guilty of a misdemeanor who partici-
pates in a fraudulent insolvency of a
t)ank or who wilfully does any act as
ilircctor which is expressly forbidden
by law or wilfully omits to perform
any duty imposed upon him. The in-
solvency of a bank is deemed fradulent
unless proven tliat its affairs have been
administered clearly and legally. Any
-guaranty or endorsement whereby a
hank becomes liable in a sum bcyoii<l
the amount of loans and discount-
which it may legally make is declared
to be a mi>demeanor. The following
arc also declared to be misdeameanors:
-Making a loan or discount to a direc-
tor in an amount exceeding the amount
allowed by the statute. To make a
deposit of a bank's funds with another
corporation on condition that the cor-
poration receiving such deposit make a
loan or advance directly or indirectly
to any officer or employee of the cor
poration making or attempting to make
such deposit. The intentional conceal-
ment from the directors or trustees of
a bank any discounts or loans made by
or between the regular meetings of its
board of directors or trustees or the
purchase of any securities or the sale
of securities during the same period,
or knowingly fails to report to the
board of directors or trustees when so
required by law all discounts or loans
made by it and all securities purchased
or sold by it between the regular meet-
ings of the board. Nothing in the sec-
tion, however, shall render any loan
made by the directors of any bank, in
violation thereof, invalid. A false entry
or statement of the business affairs or
conditions in whole or in part made
with the intention to deceive any officer
or examiner, private official or the
omission to make a new entry of any
matter particularly |)crtaining to the
business, property, affairs, assets or ac-
counts of such bank, is declared to be
a felony.
A. B. 368. Chapter 79. -Adds a new
section to the Penal Code by declaring
that any person who wilfully and know-
ingly niake.s, circiilati > or transmits to
another or others any statement or
rumor written, printed or by word of
mouth which is untrue in facts 'and is
detrimental or by inference derogatory
to the financial condition or affects the
solvency or financial stan<ling of an>
lank, or who knowingly counsels, aids,
procures or induces another to start or
circulate such rumor is guilty of a mis-
demeanor, punishable by a maximum
fine of $1.1X30, imprisonment for one
year, or both.
A. B. 458, Chapter 554. This adds a
new section known as 2()a to tlie water
commission act of 1913 and provides
that when the party eiititleil to the use
of water fails to beneficially use all or
any part of the water claimed by him.
for which a right of use has vested, for
the purpose ff)r which it was appropri
ated or adjudicated for a period of three
years, such unused water shall revert
to the public and shall be regarded as
unappropriated water.
A. H. 590. Chapter 160. This act
authorizes and provides the method by
which irrigation districts may co-operate
and contract with the United Stales
under the provisions of the Federal
reclamation loans for a water sup|>ly.
or the construction, operation or main-
tenance of works, including drainage
works, or for the assumption by the
district of indebtedness to the United
States on account of district lands; and
to provide the manner and method of
payment to the United States under
such contract, and for the a|)portion-
ment of assessments and levy thereof,
upon the lands of the district to secure
revenue for such payments and to pro-
vide for the judicial review and de-
termination of the validity of the pro-
ceeding in connection with sucii contract
A. B. 662, Chapter 108. This act de-
clares that whenever a bond or photo-
graph of an employee or ap|)licant for
employment is required by any em-
ployer of labor, said employer shall pay
the cost of such bond or photograph
Violation of the act is declared to be
a misdeameanor punishable by a maxi-
mum fine of $500.
A. B. 763, Chapter 781. This act
amends the pure food act of 1907. Sec.
3 of the act has this addition: "Noth-
ing in this section contained shall
authorize or permit any adulteration of
any food or liquor because the standard
of purity of such food or licpior shall
not be proclaimed by the secretary of
the United States department of agri-
culture."
Sec. 10 confers upon the director
if the State laboratory the agents and
inspectors of the state board of health
the same powers as are possessed by
peace officers.
Sec. 20 has this addition: "Whenever
the director of the state laboratory shall
find after investigation and examination
that any article of food found in the
possession of any person, firm, com-
pany or corporation is adulterated, mis-
iiranded or mislabeled within the mean-
ing of this act. he may seize such
irticle of food and tag the same "quar-
antined"' and said article of food shall
not thereafter be sold, offered for sale,
removed or otherwise disposed of pend-
ing hearing and final disposition as in
this act provided. Whenever the direc-
tor of the state laboratory or any agent
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r
itulKC tik Mill
oi the stau-
<\. Chapter 20B. Adds the
.t - . .1. . . I ... :
or in*pfrtor of ihr •lair hoard of health ■ The .i«M «l<>r« n<>t takr rflfrrt imtil ihr
.1 I'l -Miuir i~ 111 tiu- .-<i.
ttilion pruviditiR fur the use
r.l "I imili i| "
r 5Jl. Amends scc-
' i\ il Code rclatiiiK to
>lisiJii)d<i oi corporations. Providr^
that corporation* nmst not make «livi-
dends exct' Ins profits ari.siiiK
from the > of, etc., unless
■' -hall iiiiM- IK I II iirst permitted or
i/cd so to do liy the coiuiiiis-
..(■ ..Ti... rations. N'othinK in the
s the division and dis
ipital stock of any cor-
pi>r.itiuii wliicli remains after the pay-
ment of all its «letits npon dissolution
or expiration of its term of existence.
N'o right, cause of action or liahility
■ w existing, or action or procecdiuR
• w pending shall be affected l»y the
A. B. 987. Chapter 7(t7. Amends sec-
tion 2 of the Public Utilities act by
placing under the jurisdiction of the
Railroad Commission .ill craft operated
on the inland waters of the state, except
barges under 20 tons dead weight, and
all craft under the burden of 5 tons net
register.
A. B. 1006. Chapter 72S. .\d.ls a
new section to be numbered 4X3 to
the Penal Code reading as follows:
"Any person, firm, corporation, partner-
ship or association that shall sell to
another any ticket, pass, script, mileage
commutation book coupon or other in-
strument for passage on a common
carrier for the use of any person not
entitled to use the same according to
the terms thereof, or of the book or
portion thereof from which it was de-
tached shall be guilty of a mis-
demeanor."
or alii.xrd to aii> pf^^erty U.lunginK to
the stale or to any city, ennniy. city
and county, town or ■>' the
state or hv an autom*>' lation
i^ to direct travelers from one
p :'.'>ther."
LIABILITY OF STOCKHOLDERS
A. B. 964. Chapter 568. Amends sec
tion i22 of the Civil Code relating to
the liability of stockhoblers. Each
stockholder of a corporation .nher than
a corporation hereafter ■ ! under
the laws of this sta^ -shall
a. I • ' as the last ".>,., of its
c the word "Limited" or
ita .....; "Ltd." is individually
and personally liable for such propor-
tion of all its debts and liabilities cun
tractetl or incurre«l during the time he
was a stockholder as the amount of
Slock or shares owned by him at the
time the debt or liability was incurred
bears to the whole of the subscribed
capital stock or shares of the corpora-
tion. I" ■ ■ ■'-""'^ Mon having no ca|)i-
tal st< iber is individuallv
and p« for an cijual share
of its debts and liabilities. In a cor-
poration hereafter organized having a
capital stock and which shall adopt an I
use the word "Limited." if its sub-
si ■ ' I issued shares have not been
f .ind the capital paid in shall
|i •'• '. -.t;-fv its obligations
V. (■ liable to the
cr , . ! equal to that
not paid up on the shares held by him
and such proportion of that sum as
shall be required to satisfy such obliga-
tions. Any storkholiler in a corporation
who shall ' ' t or obligation
for which le by the prf>-
visions of \.,^ ..,,■,, .;.ay recover the
amount so paid in an action against
the corporation in which action only
the property of the corporation shall be
taken in satisfaction of any judgment
obtained therein and not the property
of stockholdrrs Any amount so pai<l
by such St ' " " ' - and not repaid to
him by tb' ion or recovered in
such actioii su.i.i . r considered as hav-
ing been paid on his shares. .Any cred-
itor of -i ."rnoration may commence
joint 1 actions against any of
its St s or members for the
amount or proportion of his claim pay-
able by eaeb and in such action the
c. 1 the amount or t^
p- claim or debt
>\i.uii ' .t' M ii< iviKi.iilt is liable and tii<
several judgments must be entered
against each.
REGULATES JITNEYS
Senate Bill No. 1136. Chapter 213.
This act regulates the jitney busses,
auto trucks, stages, and auto stages
transporting passengers and freight be-
tween fixed termini over a regular
route as common carriers and places
them under the jurisdiction of the rail-
road commission. Those desiring to
operate such vehicles must apply to the
legislative or other governing body of
each incorporated city or town, city and
county, and county within or through
which the applicant intends to operate
Upon the filing of the application the
legislative or other governing body may
fix a time and place for a hearing which
time shall not be less than 5 days sub-
sequent to the tiling of the application.
No application tball be granted without
a hearing. The applicant shall at least
three days prior to said hearing pub-
lish a notice reciting the fact of the fil-
ing of said application with a statement
of the time and place of the hearing
The said legislative or other governing
body may issue a permit with modifica-
tion and upon such terms and condi-
tions as in its judgment the public
convenience and necessity may require.
No persons are permitted to operate
«nrh vehicles over public streets and
ays for the transportation of
v^ers and freight as a common
laiti.r for compensation without a
permit or franchise. The railroad com-
mission may at any time for uood cause
revoke a permit to any grantee. Lach
<l locality, city and county.
. shall by ordinance regulate
.1 tiaffic. recjuirc indemnity bond.
tc the rates, service and safety
...1 such v.i" '■- '"d enact traffic
rules. The act ly declares that
the power cor .n the political
subdivisions shall be subject to the
jurisdiction of the railroad commission.
A. n. 1013. Chapter 729. This act
pridiibits any governing body of any
political subdivision from making in
any year any tax levy which in the
aggregate will produce an amount more
than 5 per cent in excess of the amount
produced by tax levies ma<le during the
year immediately preceeding. except as
provided by the terms of the act.
Sec. 4 of the act creates a state
board of authorization comprising the
state controller, the chairman of the
state board of control, the chairman ol
the state board of equalization and two
other persons in the service of the state
to be appointed by the governor one
of whom shall be a member of the
state board of control.
In order to levy a tax that will re-
turn a revenue in excess of 5 per cent
over the levy of the preceding year il
will be necessary to make application
to this state board of authorization
which is delegated to make a thorough
study of the emergency or urgent nec-
essity and give or withdraw its approval
of such excess tax.
A. B. 1025. Chapter 141. This act
makes it unlawful for any employer,
agent or employee of any employer of
labor to compel or coerce any employee
to patronize said employer or any other
person, firm or corjioration for the
purchase of anything of value. The act
declares, however, that it shall not be
interpreted as prohibiting any employer
from prescribing the weight, color,
quality, texture, style, form and make of
uniform.
A. B. 1098. Chapter 112. This act
gives the highway commission authority
to macadamize or pave a roadbed to
not exceed 18 feet in width. The old
law limited the paved portion to 16
feet.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
A. B. 1100. Chapter 786. ,\mcnds the
weights and measures act in several
particulars, the principal of which are
as follows: The sealer of weights and
measures may establish a standard net
weight, or net measure, or net count
of any commodity produced or article
"except any manufactured commodity
consisting of one or more staple in-
gredients and prescribes such tolerances
for satnc as he may in his best judg-
ment deem necessary for the proper
protection of the public." The amended
act authorizes the legislative body of
any county or consolidated city and
county from the 1st to the 35th class
to appoint a scaler of weights and
measures at a salary of $150 per month,
or at that rate per month for each
month or part thereof actually em-
ployed. He shall also be allowed his
traveling expenses. His deputies shall
each receive $5.00 per <lay and traveling
expenses for each day actually cm-
ployed. In the counties of the 2nd
class a sealer shall receive a salary of
$3,000 per annum, the chief deputy
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<_',4(H) atul till- .Icputies $l.S(Hl. Couiitiis
of the 3rd class the scaler -liall receive
$1,8(X) and his deputies $1,5<X) per aniiuin
i each. In all counties other than of the
) 1st to the 35th the state superintendent
•f weights and measures shall assign
Id such countit^ or groups of such
counties deputy superintendents as may
le necessary, but not more than one
to each of such counties. They shall
I'e paid $5 00 per day and their tr.ivel-
iuK expenses for each day employed
winch shall not exceed 120 days in any
one county in any one year.
A new section is added to the act to
he numbered Section 32a reading as
follows: "No person shall by himself
or his employee or agent, or as the
employee or agent of another .^ell or
offer or expose for sale any commodity,
produce, article or thing at, by, or ac-
cording to gross weight or measure, or
at, by, as, of, or according to any
weight, measure or count which i^
greater than the true net weight, meas-
ure or count thereof, or which 'is less
than the standard net weight, standard
net measure or standard net count, in-
cluding tolerances, as such standards
and tolerances are now or may here-
after be established pursuant to th<
provisions of this act."
A. R. 1111, Chapter 221. Amends the
act providing for the alteration of the
boundaries of and for the annexation
of territory to incorporated towns and
cities by adding the following: "Such
question may be so submitted at the
^ next general municipal election to be
J held in such municipal incorporation,
^ or it may be so submitted prior to
^ such general election either at a spccia'
election called therein for that purpose,
or at any other municipal electiTu
therein, except an election at which the
submission of such question is pro-
hibited by law."
A. R. 1240. Chapter 164. Requires the
labeling of all articles offered for sale
and intended for personal wear manu-
factured in state penitentiaries, reform
schools or at any other institution sup-
ported at public expense. Notice that
such goods are on sale must be con-
spicuously posted in a place where said
goods are offered for sale. The notice
must be at least 12 inches in length
by 6 inches in height. Violation of the
act is puni-hable by a maximum fin*-
of $200, imprisonment for one hundred
days, or both. It is made the dutj- of
the district attorney upon application
to prosecute violators in the name of
the people.
A. R. 1248, Chapter 709. This act
amends the law relating to the nomina-
tion of nonpartisan or independent
candidates for public office for which
no such candidate has been nnminated
at a primary election. The amendment
ref|uires to be set forth on each nom-
ination paper the following ^itatement
"that the signer thereof did not vote at
the primary election immediately pre-
ceding at which a candidate was named
for the public office mentioned in th'
.'aid nomination paper." This statement
mi may be omitted in ease no candidate
was nominated at said primary election
for the public office mentioned.
A. R. 1342 Chapter 711. This act
amends the direct primary law by ad-
ding municipal offices to the non-
partisan olTice, and riiniiri> i-ach ciindi-
datc to flic a statement tiiat he will
not withdraw as such c;indi«iate liefore
the primary election. The basis of
percentage for a party nomination is
the vote polled for such )>arty candidate
for governor at the last preceding elec-
tion. No person may be a member < f
a state convention other th.in that of
the party with whicli lie is affiliated
LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICTS
A. R. 1424. Chapter 571, This act
provides for the formation, government,
organization, operation an<l dissolution
of local health districts in any |)art of
the state: for ch:mging tlie l)oundaries
thereof, the appointment and conipen<a-
tion of local district health officers and
deputies and assistants Defines the
(lualifications, powers and duties of
such officers and provides a method
for the assessment, levy, collection,
custody and disbursement of the taxes
therein. Such districts may include in-
corporated or unincorporated territory
or both in any one or more counties,
provided, that the territory of the dis-
trict is contiguotis and that the territory
of no municijial corporation is divided
Petition for the formation of such
health district must be signed by at
least 10 per cent of the number of
votes cast within the boundaries of the
district for the office of governor at
the last preceding general election.
This petition is to be filed with the
Roard of Supervisors and conspicuously
posted and published for thirty succes-
sive days in the county or counties in
which the proposed district is located.
If the supervisors find, after a hearing
that public necessity or welfare of the
inhabitants requires the formation of
such district the petition shall be grant-
ed. A copy of the petition must be
filed with the state board of health,
one month prior to the time at which
the petition is to be presented. .\ dis-
trict may be dissolved at any time
upon the vote of two-thirds of the
qualified electors thereof at an election
called by the board of trustees of the
iiealth district.
A. R. 1452. Chapter 167. Amends
Section 321a of the Civil Code relating
to the change of the i)riiicipal place of
business by a corporation, by providing,
"or if the corporation has no capital
stock, then the consent in writing of
two-thirds of the members thereof must
be obtained and filed in its office "
A. R. 1455. Chapter 572 Amends
Section 718 of the Civil Code relating
to limits of certain leases by adding,
"and excepting that the tidelands and
submerged lands granted to any city by
the state, or any lands belonging to
such city adjacent to such ti<lelands
and submerged lands, may be leased for
a period not exceeding forty vears if
the grant from the State of' California
of the use of said tidelands and sub-
merged lands does not provide specific-
ally for a term of years for which said
lands may be leased. Said tidelands
and submerged lands and lands adjacent
thereto can only be lea<;ed for industrial
uses, the purpose of improvement and
development of the harbor of said city,
and the construction and maintenance
of wharves, docks, piers or bulkhead
piers or for other public uses and pur-
poses consistent with the requirements
«»l coiiiiiieree or iia\ igatii>ii at said
harbor."
A. R. 1467, Chapter 794. Adds a new
section to the Civil Code to he- num-
bered 1861a. This section confers u|>on
keepers of furnished apartment houses
a lien upon the bagg.ige and other prop-
erty of value belonging to their tenants
or guests, for the proper charges due
from such tenants or guests. Unless
such charges are paid within sixty days
the keeper of the apartment house may
sell such baggage and |)roperty at
public auction, after giving notice of
such sale by publishing the name of
the debtor, the amount due, a brief
description of the property, and the
time ami place of such sale, once every
week for four succes-ive weeks prior to
the date of sale. .\t least 15 days
I)rior to the date of such sale a copy
of the notice must be ad<lressed to such
tenant or guest at his postoffice ad-
dress, if known, and if not known such
notice shall be addressed at the place
where such furnished apartment house
is situated. .Any excess accruing frf»m
the sale, if any. shall, upon demand
within six months after date be paid
into the treasury of the countv, and if
not claimed by the owner or his repre-
sentative within one year, shall be paid
into the general fund of the county:
and such sale shall be a perpetual bar
to any action against said keeper of a
furnished apartment house for the re-
covery of such baggage or property or
value thereof.
A. R. 1470. Chapter 730. Amends
section ^17 and 378 of the Civil Cock-
relating to certain rights and remedi-.-s
of stockholders in corporation*. With
reference to the record of all business
transactions, journal of all tneetings.
etc., the following is added to the sec-
tion "Such records shall be open to
the inspection of any legislative com-
mittee, board, commission, or officer of
the State of California whose duty it
i*; to inspect or examine the same, and
of any director, member, or bona fide
stockholder thereof: provided, however,
the board of directors may. by unani-
mous vote, deny such examination or
inspection to a stockholder who de-
mands the same with intent to use to
the injury of the corporation the in-
formation to be acnuired thereby, and
a satisfactory showing of such intent
shall be a complete defense to any
action or proceeding brought by any
such person to compel the officers of
any such corporation to submit any of
such records for his inspection or ex-
aiTiination."
Section 378 with reference to the
stock and transfer book is amended to
read: "Such stock and transfer book
shall be open to the inspection of any
officer, bona fide stockholder, member
or creditor of the corporation."
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
.Xssetiibly rotistitiitional .Amendment
No. 1. Chapter 64. relating to the right
of suffrage adds the following: "pro-
vided, further that the legislature may,
by general law. provide for the casting
of votes by duly registered voters who,
by reason of their occupation, are regu-
larly required to travel about the state
and who. by such aflfidavit as the legis-
lature may prescribe, show that they
will I)e absent from tiuir respective
S«n FrancUcu c
Activities 1 «kM»Utivr Supplrmrnt
n \» '•!. h
precinct* on ihr tla\
primary or grncral •
who, bv rrj«..|l ttt ii...
bi the r nav»l
United .-(jii'. ..r of the »iair
than in ihc rrsular army or navy of ttir
Ut.;- ■ •
re-,
any i>:(:)tik{> or UJ«iul ri<:<.tw>ii i
hclcf whJrh voir* (a) may \*c ca«t i-
thr 'V and rotinly or ln\>
w>i' YOtrf r<-»i.rr||vcly re .
and OD • day t to the day
on which the f>i!.' ..li .■allot* for ttirh
election have heen primed and prior lo
the dale of »uch elcrlion; or
he ca*l in the city, city and
town within thi« alaie in wht«.i> <.(>«. h
vAtert mar hr <-r» t^e day on which
'cr such pre
may »ee fit
to make, and shall be forwarded in
•orh manner at the leiii«latare may
prescribe to the officer* respectively of
the city, city and county or town hav-
ing charge of the counting of the bal-
lots cast at •uch election; or (c^ in
cases where *aid voters are engaR(*>! in
such military or naval service, ma
cast at any place within the l
States where not less than fifty such
soldiers or sailors are stationed, on
the day on which such election is held,
under such provisions as the legislature
may see fit to make, and shall be
forwarded in such manner as the legis-
lature may prescribe lo the officers re-
spectively of the city, city and county
or town hnvintr charge of the countinu
of the ' • such election; ail of
which \ 1 be kept in such man-
ner and counted by such methods a^
the legialatare may prescribe"
A. C A. No. 10. Chapter 67 Fn-
rmpting from taxation the gro-
buildings and equipment of any
eteries not conducted for profit
A C A. No 23. Chapter 74. AiUU
•ectton 5 to Article 13 of the Constitu-
tion providing that the slate, from time
to time, after due investigation, may ap-
propriate money from the general rev-
enue* trt «Mf»T>1v to any city the !"<<
of ' rh city
the n allow,
section one and one-quarter of article
thirteen of the constitution. No such
apprnpriatinn shall be made unless it
shall sufficiently appear to the legisla-
ture that the value of the property so
exempted from taxation is not
than 5 per cent of the total as<.
valuation of the propcny of the cily.
\ l" A No 31, Chapter 76 Krlaie*
the taking of private property for
'<■ "••• The amended section pro-
'1 an action in eminent do-
..am ..i,.>miii by •' - ■ •-. or a county,
or a municipal i n, or a drain-
. or rr M
ay take :
' r the fee
•coi or an easement therefor be
iK'ht upon first commencing eminent
domain proceedings according to law
giving such security in the way of
money deposits as the court may direct
'"'1 in such amounts as it may de-
^ninc lo be reasonably a<lrquale to
secure the owner of the property
A C A. 35, Chapter 77. This amend
^rlnp^» from taxation, grounds.
■ -. furniture and equipment of
all Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. build-
ings in the slate.
A. C. A 37. Chapter 78. Kxempts
from the provisions of section 3 article
12 of the constitution corporations here-
after organized which shall adopt and
<>«e as the last word of its corporate
■le, the word "Limited" or its ab-
viation, "Ltd."; but the stockholders
of such corporations shall be subject to
such liabilities as may be provided by
the legislature.
A. C. A. 61. Chapter 79. .-\mends
section one of article six of the consti-
tution as follows: "Section I. The
judicial power of ihc state shall be
vested in the senate, sitting as a court
of impeachment, in a supreme court,
and in such other courts as the legisla-
ture by general law (subject to the
referendum) may establish. Upon this
section becoming effective the remain-
ing provisions of this article other than
•ion nineteen, whether adopted herc-
'•re or contemporaneously herewith,
shall become of the same force and
effect as general laws and be subject
to repeal or amendment by legislative
act adopted pursuant hereto."
Senate Constitutional .\mendmenl No.
16, Chapter 49. Adds a new section lo
article 11 of the constitution to be
wn as Section 20. as follows: "The
;c, any county, city and county, or
municipality may acquire, by eminent
domain, the title in fee simple to prop-
erty, in excess of that actually needed
for use in an improvement. Property
so acquired, in excess of that actually
'led for such improvement, shall be
:ned to be acquired for a public
u»e. The procedure for such acquisition
and the use and sale, lease or other
disposition of properly so acquired shall
be prescribed by general law " /
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE |
S. C. A No. 26, Chapter 57. Ad.'
a new section numbered 22 lo articl-
20 of the conslituiton providing a sys-
tem of state health insurance for th<
health and welfare and tlie support dur
ing illness of any and all persons, and
their dependents, whose incomes are
not sufficient to meet the hazards of
sickness and disability, and for th«
general industrial welfare in this con-
nection. The legislature is authorized
to establish a health insurance systein
applicable lo any and all such person^
and for the financial support of sucli
system may provide for coniribnt :
either voluntary or compuls'>ry i;
persorts, employers, and from the sui<
by appropriations. The legislature ma\
confer upon any commission or court
such power and authority as the legis
lature may deem requisite to carry out
the provisions of the section. Thr
amendment specifically declares that it>-
provisions shall not be controlled or
limited by any other provisions of the
constitution, except the provision-
thereof relating to the passage and ap
proval of acts by the legislature and |
to the referendum. *
S C. A. No. 30. Chapter 60. Amende '
section 21. of article 20 of the con-
stitution relative to workmen's compen-
sation by expressly vesting the legisla
lure with plenary power, unlimited by
any provisions of the constitution to
create and enforce a complete system
of workmen's compensation by approp-
riate legislation, and in that brh.ilf |o
create and enforce a liability on the
part of any or all persons to com-
pensate any or all of their workmen
for injury or disability, and their de-
pendents for death incurred or sust.iined
by the said workmen in the course of
their employment, irrespective of the
fault of any parly. The amendment
further defines a system of workmen's
compensation including adequate pro-
visions for the comfort, health and
safety and general welfare of any and
all workmen and those dependent upon
them, and further provides that the leg-
islature is vested with plenary powers
to settle any dispute arising under such
legislation by arbitration, or by an in-
dustrial accident commission, with the
proviso that all decisions of such
tribun.-il shall be subject to review hv
the appellate court. |
San francisco Chamber of Commerco Activitios
189
Business for You
Transportation
Department
AuKiisI 18, 191". bids will l)c i>prnr<l
ai the office oi the Depot Ouartern)a»-
ter at Fort Ma»<>n for a i|uantit)- of
dried fruits. inchi<linK prunes, apples and
peaches, l-'ull drtaiU arc on file at the
office of the Cliamher.
AuKUst 311. 1017. bid.s will he I'l-
at the ofTicc oi the Depot ^uartt i
ter at Kori Mason for hardware -ni
plies. DitaiU are on (ile at the ofTii ■
of the Chamber.
Aiiffust 20, 1917. bids will be opened
at the office of the Quartermaster at
Camp Fremont. Mcnlo I'ark for furniNJi-
ing the necessary material for the re-
moval of manure durint; the fiscal year
endiuK June 30, 1918. There is con-
siderable detail connected with the
award of this contract, all of which is
on file at the office of the Chamber.
August 20. 1917, bids will be received
at the office of the Quartermaster at
Camp Fremont. Menlo Park for the
furnishiuK of mortuary supplies.
Auffttst 20, 1917, bids will be received
at the office of the Quartermaster at
Camp Fremont. Menlo Park, for the
removal of waste. This contract will
extend for the fiscal year ending June
30. 191&
August 27. 1917. at 10:30 a. m.. bids
will be opened at the office of the
General Purchasing Agent for the Pan-
ama Canal at Washington for approxim-
ately 15.000 net ton-- of misceIlaneou^
iron and steel scrap. Complete specifica-
tions are on file at the Chamber.
New Members Since
Last Publication
\'ictor A. Acer. Unseed. Castor and
Cocoanut Oils. 7^ Monadnock BIdg.
.\ddison A. Ashburn. Investments. Fair-
mont Hotel.
W P. Fichbaum. Manager Worthington
Co. Inc. 2(>3 14th Ave.
A. I.arsson. Traffic Business. 625 New
Call BIdg.
M I". Lyon Co.. .Machinery Dealer. J4
California St.
Geo. .Menilelson & Son, Scrap Iron and
Metal. 748 Brannan St
Max Micrson. Investment Securities. 621
Merchants Exchange BIdg.
W. \-. Mills. Marine Surveyor. 519 Cal-
ifornia St.
Mines Supply Co. Purchasing Agents
for Mines, 503 Market St.
Pommer Pacific Co, Brokers. 140 Geary
St.
Jack E. Sch%vcitzer & Co. Insuranc:-
Brokerage. 313 Merchants Exchange
BIdg.
J. B. Starr Hunt. Shippini and Commit
sion. 718 Kohl BIdg
K. Strauss. Teaming. 102 Pine St.
Uchida & Cii . Exporters and Importers.
463 Mills BIdg
J. P. Warren. Soliciting Agent
Comptometer. 544 .Market St
The Traffic Bureau is in r' • ■ i"i ■>!
, the docket of the Western '
tion Committee, which will tu .
lings in Chicago. Wednesday, Augu.st 22.
1^17. at 10 a. m. The docket shows in-
in minimum weights on the
^' articles:
iliural Implements, Mining Nfa-
carloads. Brick. .Mirasivcs and
•■•nes. Ores. Boiler Parts. Rice.
; kags ami Scrap or Waste Paper or
I Waste Pulpboard, Fibreboard or Straw-
l...ard. Seeds. Salt. Oil Well Supplier
and Sucker Rods, .\sphalt. .\sphaltuin.
' .\splialt Paving Blocks or Tiles or Mas-
tic Blocks. Balls, Crushing or (irin<ling.
, Iron or Steel, Shingle Bands and Bat-
itens. Battery Zincs, Stove Boards, Box
or Crate Corner Braces, Iron or .Steel
Box Straps or Strapping. Iron or Steel.
Bone Ash and Charred Filtering Bone.
Concrete Surface Hardener. Powdered
Iron. Crayons. School or Marking. Con-
duits, Iron or Steel. Insulating and Con
duit Fittings. Pole Line Construction
Materials. Elevator Guide Rail Clips.
Iron or Steel, Elevator (iuide Rails,
Iron or Steel, Elevator Plungers, Iron
or Steel, Elevator Weights, Iron or
Steel I* IN
EASTBOUND RATE CHANGES
In adiiiiioii to tlu- coniiuoilities ii.mied
in the ".Activities" of .Xugust 9th wliicli
the transcontinental lines announced
would be changed, the following list
has been received regarding additional
clianges in eastbound rates:
Acids
Alfalfa Feed and Alfalfa Meal
Cascara Sagrada
Tobacco (unmanufactured leaf)
Cider
Copper or Lead Bullion
Compound, Weed Killing
Deciduous Fruits
Ores, carloads
Dry Goods
Junk
Ore, Manganese
Structural Iron and St<el
Fig Pulp
Twine and Cordagi
Dry Earth Paint
Hogs
Tallow and Grease
Salts. Potash. Borax. Sixlium
$21,297.50 FOR SALVADOR
The total amount of the fuiu!
to date subscribed by San Fran-
cisco business men for the relief
of the Salvadf»r earthtjuake .suffer-
ers is $21,297.50 (^f this sum
$21,000.00 has been cabled for use
at once. The following cablegram
has been received by President
Koster of the Chamber from Pres-
: ' it Carlos Melendez of the Re-
ii- of Salvailor: "Sympathy
'•••M"-*« men feel for disaster
lated by our people
•i 'lit. We are deeply
grateful for your most valued con-
tribution. The Republic of Sal-
■r will never forget such a
• rous act."
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc intrrritc-d write lo Foreign
Trade Drpartmrnt of the CKambrr of
Commerce giving number.
1615. London (England) tirn> with
main office in Holland, would like to get
in touch with San Francisco house to
represent them in wines, spirits and all
noted liquors. Export price list an<l
further information furnished by party
in San l*"rancisco.
1616. Mexico City (.Mexico) party
"ouM like to communicate with ini-
p<»rter» of ornamental or decorative
Itlankets which resemble N'avajo l)!;in
kets Will send samples to intercotctl
parties.
1617. Vladivostok (Russia*) engineer-
ing company desires to corre>.pond with
exporter*, of belting, drills. Iiles, -i<<l
and machinery generally, such as l.iili. s,
drilling machines, planing and sjoiinit;
m.icliiiies, etc.
1618. Kobe (Japan) firm oi impori.rs
and exporters, with branch in Se.it tli
Washington, would like to communis. ii.
with importers and exporters of tlie
following: cotton, fibres, grains, flour,
drugs, chemicals, medicines, matches,
metals, minerals, oils, silk, brushes,
buttons, hides, lumber, paper, tea. etc.
References.
1619. Moscow (Russia) match manu-
facturer desires to Cf)nimunicate with
mamifacturers of chlorate of potash,
paraffine wax. red phosphorus, an-
timony— crude and refined, sulphur and
flour of sulphur, and zinc oxide.
1620. Kobe (Japan) parly desires to
get in touch with importers of .Man-
churian beans, bean cakes and bean
flour.
1621. (Malta) General commissitm
merchant would like to corresponrl with
exporters and manufacturers of jam.
tapioca, coffee (roasted), chocolate, co
coa, rice, confectionery, biscuits, con-
densed milk, sugar, fruits of all kinds-
tinned and bottled, chicory, barley, oaf-
meal, baking powder, pickles, sugar
syrup, and other foodstuffs. .Mso can-
dles, electric lamps of all kinds, |)ai>< r
of all sorts, earthenware and porcel.iin.
printer's ink. writing ink, glue, pencils.
iK-nliolders, pen nibs, electrical littings
and other accessories, ga^ fittinf. an.l
their accessories, cnamelle '
screws and nuts, rivets, iron '
perfumery, soap — toilet and Uuiulry.
tovs. boots, Christmas cards, textile
fabrics, cotton, silk and wool.
1622. Christiana (Norway) party, with
offices and representatives in the prin-
cipal business centers of Scandinavia.
Russia and Siberia, would like to get in
touch with parties interested in the
export trade who would desire represen-
tation in the above mentioned territory.
1623. Havana (Cuba) party would
like to correspond with exporters of red
and white kidney beans.
The Industrial Advance of
LARGEST TOBACCO FACTORY WEST OF CHICAGO
EXHIBIT NUMBER ELEVEN
The John Bollman Company's New Plant at Fourth and Brannan Streets
275 » 137.6
Charles Peter Weeks, Architect
■\y manufac-
1! .: ^u. . (■.><■. is The
hn Hnllnian C'unpany.
. h of I.iKRCtt & Mycr*
« ,> Co. manufacturers
I obacco From small
'innKs. this Ct>mpaiiy has in a few
■ - so succr<«f!!l1v rtrlapted itself to
-tern con'' 1 met the com-
• -ion of lar n manufacturers
■; ;• it is today j * tobacco fac-
• ry west of Chi the larRrst
iiK-irelte factory u, , .'.cw York.
When, in 1901. the present managc-
t;i. nt took over the business, it con-
sisted of a little cigarette factory, em-
ployinR a handful of people and with
a floor space of not over .1500 square
feet, — less than the >pace now occupied
by the general oflFices alone. Rapidly
the business developed, requiring the
services of a constantly increasing force
of employees. Floor space was as
rapidly added and machine methods de-
veloped to handle the demand that in-
creased faster than hand labor could
meet it. .\i the machine* were per-
ui.i'"i. new .ivfiiufs of tra<I<.- «i.ii-
opcniil, for the machines ma<lc it pos-
sible to serve the public with bcttt-r
cigarettes at a lower cost.
Undaunted by the disaster of 1906.
which destroyed its entire plant, this
^ progressive concern continut<l to in-
crease its output and to exploit the
great field of the Western States until
' there was not a nook or cranny with
I which its sales force was not familiar,
or where its brands wcrt- not the lea«l-
ing sellers.
One year ago. The John Kidlman,
Company moved into its new quarters,
shown above, which it erected at
, Fourth and Brannan Streets. Rein-
forced concrete throughout, thoroughly
fire-proof. 75 per cent of its wall space
[ glass, tile walled, and with every pos-
j sible feature of sanitation, convenience
and protection of employees, it is the
( last word in modern factory buildings.
I Compared with the original small
■ quarters which housed this Company.
I the present magnificent building marks
' a real manufacturing success.
Industrial Changes
The Herzog Electric & Engineering
Company, 150 Stcuart Street, has pur-
chased the Ohmcn Engine Works,
their complete stock of engines, parts,
drawings, patterns, jigs, etc.. and are
now in a position to manufacture these
well-known engines in all their stand-
ard sizes. All inquiries sent to the
Ohmen Engine Works will now be
referred to the Herzog Electric and
Engineering Company, who have taken
over the engine building business of
the above. ^ ^
Baker-Joslyn Company, 71 New Mont-
gomery Street, distributors of Electrical
Construction Material advise this office
that they are distributing headquarters
for the following: Galvanized Pole I-ine
Hardware, Fir Cross .Arms. Pins and
Brackets, Porcelain and Glass Insula-
tors, Iron Conduits and F'ittings. In-
sulating Materials. Insulated and Marc
Copper, and Iron Wire, (jalvainzfd
Strand, Non- Metallic Flexible Conduit
and other articles necessary for electri-
cal construction. Those interested should
communicate direct with the firm.
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7^/>c Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast _ .
Vol. 4 iAfo. 34
EVERY THURSDAY — AUGUST 23rd, 1917
DEVELOPMENT BOARD SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
IN SAN LUIS OBISPO
Subjects of Vital Interest to be Discussed. Elaborate Entertainment Program Arranged
HIS ix tin- THIRD call
that has been made upon
you tliis year to participate
in a Chamber of Com-
merce Excursion as a Re-
presentative of San Fran-
cisco. You siKned up to answer five
of these calls during the year 1917.
The semi-annual meetinK of the Cali-
fornia Development Hoard will be held
in San Luis Obispo, September 7th
and 8th.
Special car> will be attached to South-
irn Pacific train, leaving; 8:10 P. M.,
I'erry Building, Thursday, September
6th; arriving San Luis (Jbispo early Fri-
day morning, September 7fh. where
cars will be sidetracked allowing pas-
sengers to remain aboard as long as
desired.
Return to San Francisco can be made
any day up to and including September
11th, through a special courtesy by the
Southern Pacific Company to the Cali-
fornia Development Board, and the ap-
proximate cost including round trip
railroad fare and lower berth each way
will be $I.V(K). Compartments may be
secured for $6.0() extra: ami Drawing
Rooms for $81)0 extra, if occupied by
<>ne person. Meals and hotel extra.
The following will he tin- >prakri^ at
the meeting:
Mr. F. J. Koster, President .San I'Van-
cisco Chamber of Commerce. "Vitaliz-
ing the Chanil)er^ of CiminuTce '"
MOTOR INVASION OF
ST. HELENA
Tlu- Chamber of (.DinMurce. the
C.ilifornia State .Automobile .Asso-
ciation and the Motor Car Dealers
.Association are co-operating in
conducting an .Auto Caravan, from
San Francisco to the Sixth .Annual
St. Helena Vintage Festival. The
I-'estival will be held Friday, Sat-
urday, .Sunday and .Monday, .Aug-
ust .^Ist an<l September 1st, 2nd
and .Ird. The plans are for the
-Auto Caravan to leave San Fran-
cisco via the Sausalito boat at
noon. Full particulars as to the
program can be obtained by tele-
phoning the Chamber.
.Mr. .Max J. Kuhl, San Francisco.
"Inthience of the Chambers of Com-
merce in Legislation."
Mr. l-reemaii II. rduddguod. Com-
missioner, Department of Real Fstate,
.Sacramento. "Colonization and Land
Sales."
Mr. D. O. Lively. Presi<lent, Cali-
fornia .Association of Practical l-'armcrs.
.San Francisco. "I-armers Problems."
Colonel John P. Irish. Oaklainl.
"Labor Situation."
The following entertainment is to be
provided by the San Luis Obispo Cham-
ber of Commerce:
8:30 ,A. .M. Fri.lay. Start on .^0-mile
.intomobile tour. Points tcj be visited:
Tank I-"arm, containing the largest oil
reservoirs in the world; .San Luis Hot
Sulphur Springs: .Avila and Port San
Luis, coast shipping points; Pismo, via
Oilport.. Pismo beach, at low tide
especially, presents a fine automobile
driveway 19 miles long. Return to
.San Luis Obispo.
11:30 .A. M Start by automobile for
N'almont Country Club.
1 .00 P. .M. .A genuine Valmont
luncheon. (lue-ts will have privilege of
the plunge. gr<ittos, trails, lakes and
club rooms during stay at Country Club.
Return at convenience of guests.
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San rp»nrt«co Chiimber of Commerco Activitiat
Minimum Wage Law Outlined by Censors Regulations
Industrial Welfare Commission for the Battle Front
F fnllowinff ha> hern i*-l*aiic* thall be comituird weekly an<l Any prrton druiled to duty o%-crftra*
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To Whom it May Concern:
TvKf" N<M!>"! !■■'• i-urMtant t-
t t It' i: I I. \ Lr I'
CO
CAi .. -
\^ S . firm or corporjtioi
t.-ii -. ....iT. r ..r iM-rillit ai)
t in
1.1 at
i" . . ir.i ilt*it $10.UU i>cr
tr^r . tnonihr
2l ihe Icarncrv
lc»s than tV '" rate i
(or expericnccJ workers provMri
(a> Th:tt Iramrr* pntrrin« cmt>loy-
mr-
an
$6"
the
• >- - -
; per m'
!iot les» '
per week \%^.i^^ per inonlh). ii;
foarth six months not Ir** than
per week < '^
the fifth »ix
of '•■'•'" ■^- ■■■ y-
K%: •»').
^i,. . arners cnlcrinK employ
ment 18 year* of age »"«> under -»U
years of age be paid an initial wcrViy
wage of not less than SK.'JO per
KXSkJfH per months f"r thr hr--
months of •
$8.50 per %*
the ' '^- ""'
j«>.. ") per n
tht li»; "««
$0 50 per week ($41 17 per n.
the fourth six months, and
shall be deemed experienced uurktr>
and shaM he paid n^f l«-«« than the
mi-
n\'
ar.
th. »"f
thr 'hin
$8.50 per * i per li-
the third •!- 'ml !«••« "
per wr-
after
worker l>elongs.
\1I a.lult "'special** women em-
br paid not less than
> .Ml minor "special" em
.rtk kitdll be paid not less than
^ per day.
All "part-time" workers. e»
tresses. *shal| be paid not less '
irir minimum rate for an < i. ' ' ■: i>
(a> Students allen<linK > vo-
th'
s:i.iii i'« i>.ti"i iiM i< 5- II ■••■
:ra rate for experienced
3. The total number of adult and
minor learners in any establishment
shall not exceed 25 per cent of the
total number of wr>m«-n and minor* em-
ployed. In
of women >
ap<.
rrs to be de-
i.»n.
7. No person, firm or corporation
shall employ or »ufTer ur permit a
woman or minor to work in the mer-
i-nntile industry more than eiftht hours
any one day or more than forty-
t hours in any week.
8. All women and minor> now em-
ployed in the mercantile industry must
' ' ■ ■ accordance with
^e as in the above-
9. A license may be issued by the
I '. .■iiiiii..wi. .11 to a WOn>-""' 111: \ -.i.-inv (li-.-
. «• or otli
rut of V
III the IcK'tl uuDiiiiuut •
unission shall t'lx a »;
miiuiuuiu lor such a woman.
10 The Commission shall exercise
(• jurisdiction over all <juestion»
as to the administration and
imrrprctation of these orders.
\ "temporary" worker is a person
I'loycd during the holidays for a
1 >d not to exceed four (4) weeks.
.\ "special" worker is one who works
less than six (6) days a week.
A "part-time" worker is one who
works less than eight (8) hours per
day.
A "learner" is a woman or minor who
(U is employed in lear--" • •' " •■-
cantilr industry by an ■
provides the learner wr
facilities for such learning; and
1 2) Ii.-is received a certificate or has
cred as a learner by the
n.
i'rovided that an employer may cm-
ploy a learner for a period not to
exceed one week pending application
to the Cnmniisaion for a rrriiticate and
■ ' • 'r.
L IUlCOME
r. I- lit 1 I \ I .>i .\ I 1 (60) DAYS
FROM TIIK n.\TE HEREOF
Dated at San Francisco. July 6. 1917.
.Attest Katherinc Philips F.dson, Ex-
ecutive Officer.
INDUSTRIAL WELFARE COM-
•'• ■ -TE OF CALI'""^' ^
V. Chairman.
,.., ........ A. B. C. IJ ..:..
.liter G .Mathewson. Alexander (jold-
in the I'mted States, m ,
»!i<ni|fl rrijtir*t authority t:
(o have liii. rttl«li«.»->
rri| with the Cable
M br
il.lr
^.... ...... ...i-i.MIK-
for re. n Re-
^ts from liics. etc..
will also receive it addressed
to the Chief Cal'
The codeword mu*i consikt of not
more than ten letter* and must he
cable. In addition, the full
■n of the telcKraphic aildre**
"1 • •! for whom the r '
is must be Riven i
Cal'ii « < u^'-r in making apfi" '>'""
also the family or business relationship
Not more than one addres.s will be
authorized for each person in the mili-
tary or naval service oversea.
In case the codeword chosen has not
already been registered by another
person, it will be registered as re-
(lucstcd. If not acceptable for any
reason, the applicant, or his corres-
pondent, will be advised, and it will
then be necessary to offer a new code
word.
^" ■'■' -s will be :,'■'•■ a
■V" and the •
■ How next a»
word ot the message
/Ml such cablegrams must be prepaid
to New York. They will be acceple«l
from the cable companies by the New-
York Censor and will be put on the
land telegraph lines, with the registere«l
telegraphic address translated from the
registered codeword, and forwarded
"collect."
Cablegrams in both directions must
be restricted to cases of ''•■■•• •"•-'i-iiv
where they will provoke i ••
on account of the coiii;«
of the .\tlaiitic ial>I( -
"Every employer or other person
who, either inclivi<lually or as an officer,
agent or employee of a corporation, or
other persons, violates or refuses or
neglects to comply with the i '
cA this act, or any orders or ;
this ( -...w.ii..,if,i,_ shall be g»i:.;. .i
mi- and upon conviction
th< • punished by a fine of not
less than hfty dollars, or by imprison-
ment for not less than thirty days or
by both such fine and imprisonment."
"For the purpose of this act, a minor
is dctined to be a person of cither sex
under the age of eighteen years."
•Special minimum rates for "part-
time" work waitresses will be de-
termined when the or<lcrs are made if
the hotel and restaurant industry. f
Note. — .Any firm wishing to einjiln,
either minor or adult learners inn-*
send to the Industrial Welfare Coniini!--
sion, where they will receive blank ap-
I plications.
S«n Francisco Chamber of Commerco
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193
Trade at a Glance RetaUers Are Limited New Members Since
bv Bradstreets In War Revenue Last Publication
BiU
SAN FRANCISCO
I'air
Wholesale aiul J..l.hiiii4 Ir^aU
Retail Trade- l-air.
MaiuilactiirinK a»«l Iiuluslry — Active.
..Ileclions— (^lood.
SEATTLE
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade— Goo«l.
K.i.il Trade— Fair.
M ing and Industry — Active.
C" -Good.
C d.
I .. .rce.
SPOKANE
\\ »...!,.. -.1- -.ii.l I.l.hmp Trade— (i»od.
K il
M, iiKlu-itry— .Xctivc.
Collect ion> — Niiriiial.
Weather — Seasonable
TACOMA
Wholesale and JobhiiiR Traiii- »• i
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry— Fair.
Collections — I'air.
Strikes in the lumber busiiios — Serious.
Shipbuilding — Active
PORTLAND
Wholesale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade— Quiet.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
Salmon run heavy and catches large.
LOS ANGELES
Wholesale and Jolilun*.; Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Good.
( •• -Fair,
t iduftry — Very active.
Slur ..iiiMiiig — .Active. Labor — Scarce.
Building Activities — Quiet.
WAR CONVENTION OF
BUSINESSMEN
The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States has issue«l an official no-
tice to the cflFcct that a War Convention
of American Businessmen will be held
in Atlantic City on September 18. 19. and
21st. Notice is given that any member
of the United States Chamber who wishes
to submit resolutions on any question
covered by the convention should have
the resolutions at the National Ilead-
qturters in Washington not later than
September 5th. in order to enable the
Board of Directors of the National
Chamber to provide for their consiilcr-
ation.
fcl *-
PROCEEDINGS OF LAST
NATIONAL FORFIGN TRADE
CONVENTION
Th*" Fofcien Trade Department ha*
r- ' ' ' cT of CO] ■
I - of the '
N.iiw.ii.u iiii.iKM ii.iu Convention u- m
in Pittsburg last Jan; ary. These are
paper covered and can be had for fifty
cents each while they last.
The Legislative Department of the
Chamber has obtained a copy of the
War Revenue bill with amendment^
recommended by the Senate I'iname
Committee and is preparing a tlige'<t
of the njorc important features of the
bill. The calendar act comprises 124
pages.
For the information of retail grocers
the Chamber calls attention to the pro-
posed tax on coffee, tea, sugar and
cocoa.
Coffee or substitutes, produced or
imported. 2 cents per pound paid by
the producer or importer.
Tea 5 cents per pound paid by the
producer or importer.
Crude Cocoa 3 cents per poun<l. Mon-
ufactured cocoa 5 cent per pound paid
by the producer or importer.
.-\II refined sugar half cent per pound paid
by the refiner, manufacturer or im-
porter. All saccharin or similar prod-
ucts, glucose, grape sugar, syrup of
cane juice and molasses produced or
imported, a tax of $2.50 per pound in
case of saccharin or similar |)roducts;
one-quarter cent per pouml for glucose
and grape sugar; 1 cent per gallon in
case of molasses and cane juice testing
not above 56 degrees: 2 cents per gal-
lon testing above 56 degrees. Taxes to
be paid by producer or importer.
On the day the act is enacted articles
specified held by a retailer (who does
not sell by wholesale") in a quantity in
excess of 200 pounds of coffee or sub-
stitutes. 50 pounds of tea, 500 pounds
of sugar, 100 pounds of glucose or grape
«ugar, 50 gallons of molasses or syrups
and one pound of saccharin or similar
products there shall be levied and col-
lected taxes imposed upon such articles
in this section. Such tax shall be as-
sessed, collected and paid in the same
manner as provided in case of addi-
tional tax upon articles upon which the
tax imposed by existing law has been
paid. Only one tax under this section
shall be paid with respect to any article.
I The above limitation of stock on hand
's intended presumably to meet a situa-
tion in which the retailer in advance of
the act has laid in a large supply on
which no tax has been paid by the pro-
ducer or importer.
1^ l«
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN
The Chamber will shortly have a sup-
ply of posters and window cards calling
attention to the second Liberty Loan.
! The Treasury Department has requested
I the co-«)peration of the Chamber of
I Commerce of the United States and ail
local chambers of commerce In making
I this second loan the same success and
' even greater than was the original loan
I of June iSlh. The Treasury Department
gives great credit to the efforts of the
Chambers of Commerce, Boards of
Trade and other commercial organiza-
• ns in all parts of the United States
r the valuable co-operation and public-
liv secured through their efforts. Notice
will be given in the ".Activities" upon
the receipt by the Chamber of tlic cards
I and posters
Acme Engine C"o . Manufacturers of
Gas, Distillate and Oil Fngines. 1st
and Minna Sts.
-Austin-Western Roa«l Machinery C«» ,
Road Machinery. 22 I'remont St.
Curtis, L., Marine Surveyor Ro..m
602. 310 Sansome St
Mahlon T. Dolman, Advertising. 537
Call BIdg.
Ed. L. Harper & Co., Wholesale Flour.
233 Sansome St.
John.son Sales Agencv. Manufacturers
Agent. 403 Rialto Bldg.
Overseas Commercial .Agency, Shipping
and Commission. 214 Front St.
Poultry Producers Co. of Central Cal .
Dealers in Fggs, Poultry, etc. 612
Underwood Bldg.
Paul Teilh, French Notary. 110 Sutter
St.
T. Utasaki, Importing ami Rxporting.
417 Montgomery St.
Special Members
The following have been elected spe-
cial members of the Chamber of Com-
merce by the Br»ard of Directors. .All
have been called to the colors:
Ellis. Mark St. Clair, Commander U.
S. Navy, Mare Island.
Hotchner, Sidney. Coast .Artillery Corps
of U. S. Army.
Irving. Lieut. Washington. U. S. Naval
Training Station, .San Pedro, Cal.
Moore. Dr. II. S.. .Medical Corps. Pre-
sidio.
Moss. Dr. J. Mora. Commissioned in
-Army.
SUPPLY OFFICERS WANTED
There is an urgent nee<i for suitable
supply officers in the .Aviation Section
of the Signal Officers' Reserve Corps.
I have been directed by the Chief Signal
Officer of the Army to select and have
examined five of the best men possible
in this vicinity and recommend them for
commissions as 1st Lieutenants of this
branch of the service.
Briefly, the qualifications are as fol-
lows: Must be between the ages of 31
and 40. Be physically fit for field
service. Have had business experience,
and be of official material class.
CAR LOADING
Uncle Sam is setting a fine example
in the matter of loading freight cars,
according to the Commission on Car
Service. Recently the Commission ad-
dressed a letter to the Secretary of
War. to Herbert Hoover and other De-
partmental officers having to do with
the letting of contracts for Government
supplies. The suggestion was made
that all Government contracts carry re-
quests that the freight car equipment
be loaded to ten per cent above the
marked capacity.
Uncle Sam di<l better than request
such loading. In most cases parties
furnishing material to the Government
are ordered to load cars to full carry-
ing capacity.
194
Stn Trancisco Chamber of Commerco Activitiot
SAN FRAi^CISCO
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
. act;vities ■
Fnlrred at second><la«« mattrr
Jantiarv 7. 101^. a" the ^.>^t
Otl ' M-o. Cali-
ict of
Subscription Price. Fifty
Cm 14 per Year
!^l!.Il^hcc| weekly by the
CHAM! :CF.
Merchar i.uiiding
4t> rret
TOO WHAT VOU
CALL - - -
WANT TO KNOW I
• KgAf2NY H2 J
The Activities if the official organ of
the San Francitco Chamber of Com-
merce. therefore, your mouthpiece. Use
it as such. Contributions will be re-
ceived until Monday, at noon, of each
week. Make everything short and to
the point.
FOOD CONTROL A LAW
House bill No. 4961. The Food
r..iitr..r' MM is ii.iw a law The
•tincnt of the
•.irrd a diKr^t of
tile bili mIiicIi iiit-mbrrs may f>l>-
fain «>ti application
Physically t'iVi
Not for tlu riiiicil .""iLitis .\rmy or
Navy »s the title of this article may
imply — Physically l"it — but rather to
adopt the same standanls in sclcctinK
men and women for the factory or the
office.
The monthly meetinK of the Society
for the Study of Employment Prob-
lero*. held last week in the Commercial
Club, was addressed by Dr. (jcorge E.
Tucker, director of the Medical and
Welfare I)rj>nrtmrnt of the .\etna Life
Insurance < Dr Tucker con-
ducted the examinations for
the Riversi'u r..rM.ind Cement Com-
pany for a perio«l of three years and
the conclusions reached were presented
in a most interestinK manner by the
doctor.
How the death rate wa«» reduce<l from
an .-tlarminK percenlaRc to practic.ilh
nolhinK. in a certain department. thr..n-ii
physical examinations as to the fun. -^
^f *' ' ibed in detail I lie
cri . of the state now
en . rate for work-
'"' di> other in-
d«>- 1-. much Krcat-
er. due to phy?>ical examinations, in-
spection and other precautionary meas-
ures.
Flat feet and fallen arches have a
great deal to do with th<
of employes. The api
catKc of small physical ,., ..,,.i
how an industry is thus effected, were
forcibly explained by no less an expert
than Dr. Tucker himself.
Japanese Commission
to Discuss Lifting of
Embargo on G<>ld
and Steel
'Y*liK ffdlowing telegram has been re-
ceiveil by the Chamber from its
Washington representative:
Washington. D C, .\ugust 20. 1917.
Sentiment in favor tif increasing the
taxes to be paid next year is increasing
in Senate on account of rapidly mount-
ing estimates of cost of war. Secretary
I Mc.-Xdoo is now asking for credits
i amounting to eleven billion dollars and
it is proposed to lend over four billion
I to the allied nations before next July.
Tax schedules are to be overhauled
again and excess profits, incomes and
other taxes increased. Strong senti-
ment, however, is appearing in favor of
spreading the cost of the war over a
period of fifty years and not placing too
heavy taxes upon the present genera-
tion. The outcome is expected to be
a compromise which may make total
taxes next year nearly two and one-half
billion dollars. The /Xir-craft Produc-
tion Koard has practically cK)se«l con-
tracts for the major construction of
airplanes an«l parts with three great
concerns: The Pullman Company. Singer
Sewing .Machine Co. and International
I Harvester Company. The I'acil'ic Coast
I concerns anxious to build airplanes have
been compelled to wait and there is no
doubt about obtaining contracts of suf-
! ticient size to justify large expenditures
; fc»r plants. Conferences will begin soon
between Japanese Commission and
.\n>erican authorities looking for the
lifting of the cmbarK<J on gold and
I steel. Total imports of steel by Japan
I this year from United States are over
I five hundred thousand tons. Kxport
License Board accordingly arranged to
suspend steel shipments to Japan on
account of urgent nee«l of steel for new
ships, airplanes and railroad e(|uipment.
for France. Japanese shipping interests
I arc extremely active trying t<> Ii.-»v<- this
embargo removed.
THE WAR REVENUE BILL
.■\ copy of the Senate amend-
ment to the War Revenue Bill
providing f"r a 15 per cent tax on
net income profits remaining un-
distributed sixty days after the
close of the fiscal or calendar
year, may be had by a<ldressing
the legislative department of the
Chamber .Mso an analysis of the
graduated or i)rogressivc tax on
excess profits and the manner in
which such profits will be ascer-
tained.
Placement Bureau
489. Position as purchasing agent or
assistant purchasing agent wanted by ;>
young man who has had several years
experience in general electrical supply
anil the iron and steel line.
490. Voung married man. 28 v<.irv
old, exempt from draft wishes po'-iU'M
as cashier or bookkeeper Has had «v
periencc in cost accounting and cre<lit
work also. Can furnish best of refer-
ences from former employer.
491. Civil engineer. 12 years experi-
ence in ilrainage, sanitary pavement -
and railroad work,, alsf> land subdi
visions, seeks position as engineer in
charge or chief assistant Highest ref-
erences as to ability and character.
492. Voung man, 26 years of age, six
years experience assistant manager t>i
machinery sales agency, designing and
laying out |)lant installation, selling .ind
supervising erections, wishes i)ositioii
Draft number well beyonti the first 5.0(K(
Has excellent references.
W-493. Young women wishc!' posi
tion as bookkeeper. Has had ',2 years
experience and is competent to takt
full charge. .Mso has knowle«lge of
stenography. Can furnish best of refer-
ences.
494. An efficient salcsmanager wishes
a positioii of responsibility. Has had a
number of years experience in the sell-
ing line and possesses executive ability
and tact.
495. Young man wishes a position
with an opportunity to build up a future.
Has had University training, and some
five years experience in real estate busi-
ness. Can furnish high class references.
496. Young man with six years bank-
ing experience, three years in note de-
partment of a large bank, would like a
position as bank teller or assistant cash-
ier. (joo<l references.
497. Bookkeeper and office manager,
age 37 desires position, city or country
Has had exjierience in oil, machinery
an<l mining business. Kxccllent refer-
ences.
498. Position as manager of a print-
ing and stationery department, wanted in
a large mercantile house by a man who
has had 20 years experience in this line
of work. Will take full charge and can
guarantee satisfaction. Best of San
i'r.tnciscf) references furnished.
490. Bookkeeper with seven years ex-
perience desires position with reliable
fi rm .
491. Expert stenographer and private
secretary, twenty years experience. 36
years ol«l, well educated and of good
personality, desires position. Highly
recommended.
492. .\ live man with 22 years whole-
sale an<l retail experience, educateil,
capable, good salesman and executive,
age ^7 and married. Best of references
capable of assuming position as corres-
pondent credit man. or any situation
demanding judgment and ability.
493. Cashier and bookkeeper with
several years experience fully capable
of taking charge of office, desires posi-
tion. Can furnish bond and satisfactory
references.
San Tranclsco Chamber of Commerc* Activifiok
195
parities Endorsement Opportunities for Marine Department
oCommitteeo Foreign Trade
TICKETS BY MAIL
At this si-asKH of the year, as
winter approaches, an active inter-
est is display eil by many well mean
inn people, in the promotion of a
tea ilancc or some other form of
entertainujent. to gather funds for
some henevolent institution.
The promoters, very often with-
out the consent or knowledge of
the person named, make up a list of
patronesses that has a possible ap-
peal to many contributors in a soc-
ial way. To spread the sale of tick-
ets for the entertainment as widely
as possible the promoters will mail
to the residence or office of a likely
contributor a number of tickets
with a most appealing circular rc-
(|uestinK a check to cover cost of
tickets enclosed.
Not only is this form of solicita-
tion annoying but it is economic-
ally unsound. The Charities Kn-
(lorscnient Committee is OPI'OS
HI) TO THIS FORM Ol- SOI.IC-
IT.VTION .WD .XDVISKS Till"
MKMHKKS TO P.W NO \T-
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LEVEY NAMED ON
COMMITTEE
R. R.
C. M. Levey, president of the Western
Pacific Railway at San Francisco and
L. C. Oilman, president of the Spokane,
Portland and Seattle railroad at Port-
land, have been named as additional
members of the Western Department
committee of the American Railway
.Association Special Committee on Na-
tional Defense accordiuR to an an-
nouncement by Department Chairman
William Sproule. This committee, popu-
larly termed the "Railroads' War
Board" is the joint organization that
directs the activities of all the roads
with respect to military movements and
other services in connection with the
special problcm.s presented by the war.
The personnel of the Western Depart-
ment committee is: William Sproule.
president Southern Pacific Company,
chairman: J. D. Farrcll. president Ore-
gon-Washington Railroad and Naviga-
tion Company; L- C. Oilman, president
Spokane. F'ortland and Seattle Railway:
C. M. Levey, president Western Pacific
Railway; R. S. Lovett, chairman execu-
tive committee. L'nion Pacific System;
and E. V. Ripley, president .Xtchison,
Topeka and Santa I"e Railway.
C. J. McDonald, assistant superintend-
ent of Transportation of the Southern
Pacific is assistant to the Chairman
POSITIONS OPEN
A-494. .\ large wludesale grocery
house wants experienced clerical man.
Previous experience preferred. Excel-
lent opportunities for the right man.
If you are interetted write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
1624. Sydney ( .\iistralia ) farm and
dairy company wouki like to correspond
with importers of butter, bacon and
cheese. References.
1625. Yokohama (Japan) firm of ex-
porters and importers would like to get
in touch with importers of fish oil.
marine and natural products, various
kinds of grain, manure, canned crab,
toys, food stuffs of all kinds, various
kinds of dyeing stuffs, glassware, etc.
Current price list of caniie<l crab on
file in Department. References.
1626. Victoria (.\ustralia) party
would like to obtain direct representa-
tion of .Xmerican firm in New Zealand
and .Xustralia. Has represented varnish
company there for years. Gives local
reference.
1627. (hiayquil (Ecuador) party wishes
to get in communication with importers
of scrap iron and steel.
1628. Tokyo (Japan) firm would like
to get in touch with exporters of gas
tubes, boiler tubes, electrical apparatus,
holts, rivets and nuts References.
1629. Seattle (Washington) firm of
exporters and importers, with offices
in China. Japan. England. Australia.
Russia, etc., wishes to get in touch
with importers of silk goods, especially
"liabutai" and hemp braids.
1630. Tokyo (Japan) firm of im-
porters and exporters wishes to cor-
respond with importers of drapery,
fancy goods, toys, cotton goods, etc.
References.
1631. Cholan (Cochin China) lirm de-
sires to communicate with exporters of
flour.
1632. Victoria (British Columbia)
concern wishes to get in communication
with firms handling California produce,
and manufacturers, with view to hau-
ling their goods on a wholesale broker-
age basis in British Columbia.
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PROBABLE LAST OPPORTUNITY
TO TOUR THE ORIENT
WITHOUT CHANGE
The l'"oreign Trade Dei>artinent is in-
formed by the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company they will despatch the S. S.
"Colusa" from here October 6th. Stops
will be made at Kobe, Manila, Singa-
pore, Calcutta, Colombo, Ccbu and
Honolnlu and the trip will consume bu'
ninety days. Here is an opportunity
for San I-rancisco merchants to make a
«|uick trip and arrange representation
for their protection in the commercial
struggle which will follow declaration
of peace. The fare including meals
and berth only averages about six dol- I
lars and three cjuarters a day.
San l-rancisco's future markets are in
the Orient and now is the time to
investigate them and prepare for the \
commerce which is there waiting to be ,
secured. If merchants cannot go thcm-j
selves, would it not be w ise to send I
their export managers? I
The next sailing from San F""rancisc«>.
of the newly inaugurated East ln<lia
Service of the Pacific Mail S. S. Co.,
will be on October 6th, the Steamer
Colusa of 16,(XK) tons being the vessel
selected. The ports of call include
Manila, Singapore. Calcutta and Colom-
bo. The Steamer Santa Cruz of 15,0(K)
tons displacement, follows on November
17th. .Xccomodations for passengers are
|)rovi«led for on these fine steamers.
Two regular mail liners will sail from
San Francisco latter part of this month
for .Australian and New Zealand ports.
The Oceanic Line Steamer Sierra, J-
D. Spreckels & Bros. Co., agents, will
dispatch this vessel, on August 28th.
The British Steamer Moana of the
Union S. S. Co., will be sent forward
about the same time by Hind. Rolph
& Co., the Pacific Coast agents.
The Skinner & Eddy Shipbuilding
Corporation of Seattle launched the
eighth steel steamer of 8.tXX) tons from
their yards this week. This plant was
constructed shortly after the commence-
ment of the European war. and have
specialized on steel vessels only, several
of which arc plying in the Pacific trade
since completion.
The Steamer Dicto launched at Oak-
land on June 9th has been chartered
to Mitsui & Co. for a voyage to Kobe.
Ja|)an. Vessel was constructed for B.
Stolt Nielsen of Norway-
The Norwegian Steamer Unita. 2,.144
net tons, has been taken under charter
by the Union S. S. Co. for a voy.ige
from Sy<lney, N. S. W. to Vancouver
and San F'rancisco.
The Steamer Suwanee which lei*, this
week for New York took out a ship-
ment of 3.(XX) tons of barley. This i-
the first lot of barley to go to Eastern
ports by water for over a year.
Sudden & Christenson have placed
their Steamer Raymond on the berth
for Mexican and Central .American
ports, to leave here .August 24th with
freight and combustibles. Ports of call
include Salina Cruz, Champerico, San
Jose <le Guatemala, Acajutla and La
Libcrtad.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's
Steamer Colombia arriving here last
week from the Orient brought 4.159
tons of general cargo; some of the
items consisted of 784 bales rubber, 436
cases cigars. 245 packages of raw silk.
l.s.43() bags rice. 1.956 .sacks beans.
1,(»87 packages tea. 1.215 ingots tin an<l
considerable other Chinese and Japanese
merchandise, over 7,30() packages of
freight go to cities and ports beyond
here by rail.
Three large coasting steamers were
chartered to carry lumber cargoes from
North Pacific Coast ports to the West
Coast last week, they are the Steamers
Columbia, Robert C. Sudden, and the
Wahkeena, these vessels will carry close
to 4.(K)(I,(XX) feet of lumber at the pre-
vailing rate of $37.50 per thousand-
1%
Smn Francisco Chamber of Commcrco Ac "
Another Hearing on Inter-Mountain
Cases Probable
Anfion^ the Momberr
On August 0th h-f fhr TrcsKlcnt of
thr I'nilril •- the bill in-
creasinR iHr <>f thr Inter-
»lat.
to
i!i|f pro\ :
< Act to U .
ulai rcc.
further, until January I.
I rate, fare. cHarce or
hr rtlr*! except after
al', ' ' ■'■ :i I
thr
IM I 111" 111 M I <■ 1 1' III ••; iiM' ^ ■ i:ii 111 i-sfi 111. Ill-
t{ivrn without formal hearing, and in
such caxr «! .11 n.it .TtTi-.t any subse-
quent |> to such rate,
fare, cli Mon."
The proper interpretation of this pro-
vUion is puzzlint; many traffic experts.
The Commission will find it necessary,
no duubt. to adopt a number of rules
fur procedure under this amendment.
Heretofore the carrier* tiled their tar-
iffs and they wt-: " i to pro-
test, and if the ' lund the
protest well ' ■ruled
the tariffs a; and
therr.iftcr i!i • rates
sh< to effect as tiled or should
be There is nothins in the
amcr.(li:;ci)i which says in so many
words that this procedure may not ho
followe«l hereafter even if the rates shall
be tiled with the approval of the Com-
mission. It may be ari;ned that the
latter clause of the amendment, which
provides that where the approval is
Kiven without a formal hearing subse-
(|uent proceedings relative to such rate
shall not be affected, is equivalent to a
provision that when a formal hearing
has been held subsequent proceedings
may be affected, although the statute
does not say how or in what manner
such subsequent proceedings shall be
affected. It is reasonably certain, how-
ever, that where the Commission has
approved of a rate prior to its filing.
either on formal or informal hearing,
such a rate would be rarely, if ever,
suspended- The ' proceedings
by complaint, af rate on the
ground of i*s ui.; ..- >.!cncss or dis-
criminatory character, will not be af-
fected by this provision, whether the
Commission has given its approval on
formal hearing or "without formal hear-
ing.**
However, the provision is now a part
of the Interstate Commerce I^aw and
has been since the 9th of this month.
The transcontinental carriers have not
yet filed, or as far as is known havi
not yet offered for filing, the new trans
continental rates made necessary by the
recent decision of the Interstate Com-
merce Commission withdrawing terminal
rates. The carrier« have had this sched-
ule under in Chicago for
some weeks the result of their
conferences in I'-t n- icssarily be the ad-
vancement of many rates to terminal
points and back haul territory which
are affecteil by the terminal rates Ml
of these advances arc within the pro-
•f the new law. It is highly
that the Commission will desire
. ..I a formal hearing on these
inces before permitting them to be
• 1 In that case there will ensue
another hearing of the interminable in-
termountain cases.
Certified WeighU
The Transcontinental l'"rei>:hl Bureau
Weighing and Inspection Department
has placed an inspector on the water
front for the purpose of certifying to
all weights secured by public weigh-
mastcrs on carload shipments moving
via rail. Weights thus certified to will
be used in final settlement of freight
charges, thereby eliminating the neces-
sity of having the cars track scaled,
which often delayed the shipments.
Under the present arrangement much
time will be saved in having the cars
moved with dispatch from point of
origin to destination.
Shippers who have their freight
weighed by public wcighmasters on the
docks should avail themselves of this
privilege. In this way they will assist
materially in permitting the carriers to
expedite the handling of their shipments
by climating the necessity of track
scaling. .Aside from this, weight con-
troversies will be a thing of the past
so far as such shipments arc concerned.
This action of the Transcontinental
Freight Bureau shows their willingness
to assist the local shippers by eliminat-
ing as much track scaling as possible,
which in effect means prompt releasing
of equipment.
Minimum Increases
In addition to the commodities
namc<l in the "Activities" of August
16th. the W^estern Classification Com-
mittee will on Friday, August 24th. take
up and consider increasing the mini-
mum on the following commodities:
Bituminous Asphalt Rock, Corn Oil.
Vulcanized. Oil Cake, Oil Cake Meal
and Castor Pomace, Copra. Candles.
Zinc, Wire Rope and Wire Strand.
Welding Compound, Wax, Water Clari-
fying or Purifying Compounds. Wall
Paper Pulp Coloring, Washing Machine
Parts. Tripoli. Wheel Guards, Wedges,
ir..„ .... Steel, W'eights, Counterbalance,
. Sash, Well Points or Well
• s, Washers or Gaskets, Trunk
Covering. Trunk Straps, Tools, Trail
Order Signal Material. Traps, Animal,
Cream Tartar. Baking Powder. Wine
Lees, Soda Bicarbonate. Yeast. Dry.
.Anyone interested or desiring further
information may obtain same by apply-
ing to the Traffic Bureau of the Cham-
ber.
.\ new cloak and suit factory has
opened at 319 Grant Ave.. Samuel Mid
off is the proprietor.
The Western Phonograph Co, has
oi>encd offices at 985 Market St. They
have the Pathe Phonograph Machine
.\gency.
The Cleveland Motor Co. will open :il
502 Golden Gate Ave.
Morris & Coddington, Engineers, have
opened offices at 547 Phelan BIdg
D. Iv Whitinan, formerly represented
the Paige Motor Co.. in Oakland, has
now taken over the San F'rancisco ter-
ritory, and is located at Van Ness Ave.
and Sacramento St.
F. A. Muggins has opened at 56
F.ighth St. and will distribute a safety
ladder.
The Pacific Nash Motor Co. is now
located at Van Ness .\ve. and California
St. Stewart Hawley is President.
The United Drug Company is to move
to greatly enlarged quarters on Howard
St.
1
W. J. Byrnes & Co.. 4()5 W'ashingtun
St. arc enlarging their (|uartcrs and
have taken the adjoining store.
The Dwif^it Lumber Co. arc to move
to the G. W. McNcar Building.
The J. P. Holland Co.. draymen, arc
to move to Bryant St. near Third St.
Uchida & Co., Ltd., importers, have
opened offices at 463 Mills Bldg.
The Republic Tire Co. arc to move
to Second and Natoma Sts., and will
do a wholesale business.
Albert Scvilla. art jewelry and laces,
is moving to 147 Geary St.
The Lewis Roofing & .Asbestos Co..
have opened offices at 35 Montgomery
St.
N. Adams, manufacturer of picture
frames, has moved to 715 Van Ness Ave.
Pacific Chemical Laboratories has
taken offices at 417 Montgomery St. and
is now engaging in research work.
The San Francisco Tanning Company,
dealers in hi<Ies. wool and tallow, pelts,
is located at 466-470 Jackson St.
The Pennsylvania Fire Insurance
Company and the North British &
Mercantile Insurance Company have
consolidated their general agencies,
which will be under the management of
R. W. Osborne and W. S. Bcrdan, at
234 Pine St.
The Oriental Products Co., 268 Market
St., is a new company engaged in im-
porting and exporting business.
The Canadian Government has en-
gaged offices at 5 First Street and will
install a modified exhibit of the prod-
ucts shown at the P. P. 1. E. and P. P.
Expositions.
The Butler School of Commerce one
of the most modern in San Francisco
has opened in the New Call Building
is provided with expert teachers and
will specialize in high speed training.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Aetivitios
197
Businessmen Warned to Prepare for
Necessity of Women Employes
Business for You
\\AKMN(i to San Fran-
cisco biisinessmcn to face
the problem of cniployiiiv;
women at no distant date
was sounded in the San
l-rancisco Commercial Club
oti Monday by itriKadier (jeneral \V. A
White and Lieutenant Colonel C. I)
Murray of the British RccruitiuR Serv-
ice who arc now in San Francisco seek-
ing recruits for service at the front.
General White said in part: Our mis-
sion here is to get extra men, and just
as <iuick as we can k<^1 them. And we
are not particular under what flat.; they
enlist. The man who enjoys the privi-
IcdRcs of this country must accept the
full responsibility of citizenship. He
must serve either the country of his
birth or the country of his choice. It
does not matter under what flaj? they
enli^t; tlie United States, the Canadian,
or the British forces, but we do want
them to fitjht for somebody. It is up
to every man physically fit to go out
and do his bit for the cause of liberty
and freedom. Our appeal is particularly
to every Britisher and Canadian in
.•\mcrica. Any man who fails to come
forward at this time will find himself in
an embarrassing position later on. We
shall not want him in England, the
Canadians don't want him and I hope
you will not want him either. Since
I began recruiting at New York in
June we have recruited some 5,(XX) men.
but there arc still thousands to be
reached. Our chief difficulty in this
country is the tight condition of the
labor market. I want to explain to you
how we met this same problem in
Kngland. For our purposes there are
but two classifications of labor: skilled
and unskilled. Skilled labor of course
cannot be spared. In the early days of
the war many of our skilled workers
volunteered for the Army, and later on
in many cases these had to be sifted
out and brought back. In regard to
unskilled labor. In this country you
have a vast resource at your disposal,
and the problem of its organization is
now at your very door. There are for
instance several thousands of elevator
operators and similar unskilled occu-
pations in this country that could be
called upon to swell the fighting forces.
Some may ask. .And how shall we run
our elevators? My answer is: In
Great Britain the women have come for-
ward loyally and taken these kind of
jobs, and I am quite sure the women of
tliis comiiry are not one whit behind
iheir sisters in l-"ngland. Many employ-
ers say lluy cannot spare their unskilled
laborers: My answer is: You can spare
many .of them if you will but put your
shinilder to the wheel. The labor is
available; of that I an> perfectly certain,
and we want your assistance in the
matter. We want you business men of
San Francisco to encourage men to
come forward.
Lieutenant-Colonel Murray said: We
found out by visiting many of the fac-
tories and industries at home that there
were but few places where every man
was absolutely indispensable and that by
putting their backs to the task many
could be spared.
It is our experience that 100 men
couhl be released out of every 1.000 men
without measurably affecting the capac-
ity of the work put out. I am speaking
now of unskilled labor. In many cases
where the employers got their brains to
work 20 to 30 per cent were available.
In regard to the women labor ques-
tion. It is perfectly surprising what our
women have done. They are (|uitc in-
telligent, adaptable, and keep tlieir noses
to the work, and whether we like it
or not, the truth is, that after two
weeks our women turned out as good
work and as much work that had been
put out under any trade regulations
that we had come across. I would also
like you to know that this work is
being done by women of Britain from
the lowest to the highest. Never mind
what is going to happen after the war.
Our business now is to win the war.
Minor matters can be adjusted later.
I know it is difficult for you to under-
stand just what this means, but as the
pressure of the war comes nearer and
nearer you will come to sec how readily
you can a<ljust yoursehes to the new
conditions. We want you to help your-
selves and us by putting your shoulders
to the wheel, and wc want you employ-
ers of labor to think about this thing
now. Face the matter. Give to us your
British and Canadian emi)loycs. I'2nlist
their sympathy. I do not believe our
.American sisters will fail us. It is for
you business men to do your duty and
to help us and in so doing help your-
selves for the duration of the war.
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL
FILE
I'cir the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
<lo not receive pro|)osals on gov-
ernment contracts there has liecn
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as arc received at this office. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each (lepartiiuiit requires.
The Cudahy Packing Company, Union
Street near Battery, are to add tw.j
more stories to their present plant.
Joseph D. Willard. is moving his of-
fice to the Hobart Bldg.
It is reported that Williams Bros. &
Henderson, general contractors, located
at Tenth St., arc to engage in ship-
building at Hunters Point.
The California Gas Utilities Co. ha.s
just opened offices at 480 Eighth St.,
and will handle a gas and electric sys-
tem of lighting.
The Builders' Supply Depot has
moved to a new building across from
their present location.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
COUNTIES TO MEET
The Ncjrtlieni (.'aliioriiia Coun-
ties Association will htdd its an-
nual meeting in Susanvillc, Lassen
County from the twentieth to the
twenty-second inclusive of Sep-
tember. In addition to the officers
and members of the Organization
and the supervisors of the five
CI unities, there will be representa-
tives from the State of Nevada
.ind Oregon and from the leading
comnierrial organizations of the
stall-
.\iigust 25tli. ;n 11 \ .M., bids will be
received at the office of the (Juarter-
master at Menio Park for furnishing the
necessary water for supplying Camj) l-'re-
mont. The contract is to extend during
the period of the fiscal year ending June
30, 191«.
August 31st. at 10:30 A. M.. bids will
be opened at the offices of General Pur-
chasing Agent for the Panama Canal at
Washington for the furnishing of hard-
ware sui)plics. These supplies consist
mostly of materials to be used in con-
struction work.
Se|)tcmbcr 4th. at 11 a. m., bids will
be opened at the office of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for a
(luantity of subsistance supplies. Full
details arc on file at the offices of the
Chamber.
1^ )^
September 6th, at II A. M., bids will
lie opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at Fort Mason for 250.000
I)ounds of harrl bread, in half pound
net cartons. Samples are required by
the Department and proposals for any
part or the whole of the quantity askc<l
for will be considered. The delivery
of about ten per cent of the award is
required as soon as practicable, the
balance to be clelivered as ordered. The
\ full quantity is to be delivered on or
before December 31, 1917.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Robinson & Walker, in the Stuart
I'.iiilding, Seattle, Wash, arc desirous
i>l getting in touch with San Francisco
n presentatives for Southwestern firms
with a view to representing tliem as
manufacturing agents.
CHANCE IN AUSTRALIA
i.ynton 11 Barriiigion, in the Daily
Telegraph Building at Sytlney. .Australia,
wants tf» get in touch with a first-class
California Packing House who export
California olives and (dive oils. Also
with a firm handling novelties and toys
and an exporter of wall boards.
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
MARINE AUXILIARY MANUFACTURER
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWELVE
F.BRAUN&CO.
THE C. F. BRAUN & COMPANY'S NEW PLANT
UK above factory of C. I'.
Hratin Sc Company houses
a new industry on the Pac-
ific Coast which has been
developed by this Company.
This is the manufacture of
marine auxiliaries and includes food
water heaters, condensers, pumps, oil
heaters and coolers, evaporators. This
factory is ci*mplcte1y equipped with the
most modern machine tools and with
apparatus for testing centrifugal pumps
and other Rraun specialities manufac-
tured in this plant.
When the ^rowin;; business of this
company made expansion imperative.
they carefully considered the question of
manufacturinK and saw no reason why
their lines could not be satisfactorily
and economically produced on the Paci-
fic Coast and their local customers re-
lie*'ed of the inconvenience ami uncer-
tainty of poor deliveries.
The company is now bi<ldinK on the
equipment of wooden vessels to be con-
structed for the cmerKency fleet.
New Waist Plant
The Rudolph Strunk Co. 22H (iraiit
.\ve.. which has heretofore been larRt-
manufacturer of ladies waists and middy
blouses is now specializing in medium
and better classes of silk waists. The
Company which has modern work-
rooms, employs from thirty to sixty
workmen and has extended its market
over the entire Pacific Coast, scllint^ as
far east as Denver. Colorado; and Ml
Paso. Texas, in successful competition
with ea>tern manufacturers.
Colonel John T. Knight
Promoted
Col. John T Knight in charxo of the
Depot ^Quartermaster Department at
Fort .Mason has been ordered to report
at Newport \e%vs. Virginia. Col Knight
is succee«led by C<>l. .X W. Vate* who
has been assistant in coininand at I'ort
Mason. Col. Knight is responsible for
the Kreat success r»f the local Quarter-
master Department.
Navigation Instructions
With tlic (Icinand for trained officer^
already beyond the supply, and with
the shipping bill tending to increase
that demand, the Government is finding
it necessary to establish schools
throughout the country for the train-
ing of navigators. The University of
California has been doing its part to-
ward turning out these men in the
past, but is now to undertake such in-
struction on a larger scale, undef the
direction of Dean A. O. Leuschner. head
of the department of .Astronomy and
director of the Students' Obscrvatfirv.
Classes in navigation and nautical as-
tronomy are to be opened in the Ferry
Building, September 5th to prepare men
for the government examinations for
mate's and master's licenses in the
merchant marine. The work, will be
given by l-'red J. Neubauer, Instructor
in navigation and nautical astronomy.
Kiilslil t'lMHiihnii I'rliiliiiE Co.. :t I I iUttlcri' ht.
CHAMBER^Or COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — AUGUST 30th 1917
^o. 35
THE STAND OF THE CHAMBER AGAINST VIOLENCE
Prosecution of Any Infraction of Law Insisted Upon,
No Matter by Whom Committed
aiul Order ('(Hintiittcc I
orf;ani/,ati«)n. reports ol'
N the night of Aupnst 23rd, upon reeeiving
information of violence ineluding imirder.
President Koster made efVort to eommuni-
eate with the Mayor hy teh'phoiie. Failing
in this, the following; teletrraiii was ad-
dressed to Mayor Kolph at his lioiiie.
The Chamber's Stand
The message to Mayor Kolph is as follows:
"Mayor James Kolph, Jr.,
2888 San Jose Avenue,
San Franeisco.
As Ciiairman of the Law
am receiving through our
acts of violence, assault and murder committed hy
uncontrolled strikers in their attacks upon the lives
of the employees and upon the property of the Fnited
Kailroads, a private corporation undertaking to carry
on its business in a lawful way and asking the pro-
tection from the proper authorities to which it is
legally cutitled.
You. James Kolph, Jr., our Mayor of San Fran-
cisco, the Chief Kxecutive Officer of our City aixl
clotlu'd with the authority and power to jirotect
the lowest as wt-ll as the highest in his lawful
pursuits.
Appeal has liccu made to yon personally, appeal
has been made to the President of the Police Com-
mission and appeal has been made to the Chief of
Police for protection, appeals which should in no
case have been necessary had you and your sul)-
oi'dinates performed your duty in accordance? with
your oath of office.
I have endeavored on behalf of my Committc(>, l)ut
without success, to reach you by telephone to make a
further personal appeal to you to preserve law and
order as you can undoubtedly do if you will, and \
now make that un(|ualified demand of you, and I
declare that the dastardly murd(>r which has .just
l)een committed would not have been committed had
the sworn officers of the law preserved law and
order in accordance with their sworn duty.
I repeat that on behalf of the Law and Order Com-
mittee speaking for the law abiding men and women
of San Francisco, I demand of you that you preserve
law and order in San Francisco and that the lives
of the employees and patrons of the I'nited Railroads
and the property of that corjjoration be given that
measure of |)rotection which every other citizen and
<'or|>oration has the right to deiiuind. T make that
demand in my otTicial position as Chairman of the
Law and Order Committee, as a citi/eu of San Fran-
cisco, born in this, my beloved city, as a father
requiring the law to protect his wife and children
ard family and as a man who demands that you
as a man do your sworn duty.
(Signed) FKFDLKICK J. KOSTEK."
200
San rrancftco C
f Commerce Activities
At the heffinninjr of the strike, the rnited HHilroads
was amiHfd thriMi(;h th«* puMir pn-ns of iiicitini; vio-
li-nri' ami im|tortin»; ^uiiiidm) ntui thujrs f«ir unlawful
I" Iiimu-<lintely, the Law aiiti Onh-r Coiniiiit-
t' ■ ; for a ••oiifrn'ru-e with Pn'siih-nt ,I«>s.s«« W.
Lilti-iitlinl ainl (ii-tu-ral Manaffi-r WjHiaiii Vtui riuil
of the I'liitid Hailri>a«is. It was plainly Htatfd to
thftif i;i'ntl«>nu>n that tlu' ('hanilxT of Coniiuonu* was
unalti'raltly opptini'fl to violcnrt* and crime l»y whom-
Moevor eonunittcti and that the Chanihcr would insiHt
upon the i»roKe««ution of any offiMidor hy the repularly
fon.Htitut<-d ofTifiTs of the law. The Chaniher also
then isMUed a puhlie statenieiit as follows:
"The Law and Ortler ('«)iniiiitt«'e insists upon law
and onler ln'injr maintained liv the proper authorities
and the Law and Order Committee also insists u|)on
the prosecution t>f any infraction of the law no matter
hy whom iMimmittctl."
Assurance From U. R. R.
Mr. I^ilienthal and Mr. Von I'hul assured the Cham-
her that they would not initiate any violence or per-
mit anything to he done that would provoke any
overt acts on the part «»f the strikers or their sym-
pathi/ers. They stated positively that the men hired
by them for service on the ears were iruaranteed as
eompett'nt operators and that none of tlicin would be
armed. They stati'd that only as a last resort, should
the proper authorities fail to protect their cars, would
they undertake to exercise tlieir constitutional right
of placing upon the ears puards with their weapons
fully exposed. They stated furthermore that there
were guards placed upon their property at their car
harns and these guards were armed and were in-
structed to prevent any unlawful invasion of their
|>roperty. The Chamher \irged of Messrs. Lilienthal
and Von IMiul that they keep full personal control of
the situation.
Protest to Police
in the ('arly period of the troulile. the striking ear
men and their sympathizers attacked varicuis cars and
promoted a condition of disorder. President Koster
thereupon made vigorous protest to the Chief of
Police and to Theodore J. Roche, President of the
police Commission and demanded of them, as the
heads of the Police Department, that they preserve
law and ordi-r informing them that the Chaml)er was
keeping tah on tlu- pid)lic officers in this matter.
Efforts were made to reach the responsible head of
the eity government. Mayor James Kolph, Jr. for the
same purpose.
Violence and Murder
ThcH'after on tiie night of August 2'-in\, a riot oc-
eured owing to the attack of striking car men on
a ear, the employees and |)as.sengers of the I'nited
Railroads, resulting in the murder of one of the em-
ployees of the company. This act oeeur«'d about
eleven o'clock in the evening, in the residential dis-
trict of the city and President Koster coming im-
mediately in touch with the situation made every
effort to reach May()r Rolph by telephone. Failing in
this, Mr. Koster a<ldressed the telegram hereinbefore
r|Uoted to Mayor R«»lph calling upon him to perform
his sworn duty.
The fttllowing <lay the Chamber caused to be
printed in the daily press an advertisement calling
attention to the failure of Mayor Rolph to perform
his sworn duty in not preserving law and order and
in failing to protect life and property.
rp to the present time, the police have prevented
the I'nilcd Railroads from protecting itself with even
such wea|Mins. openly expose«l. as pick handles to be a
used <inly in emergency if attacked, and thus the
cars of the eoju|»any have been delivered helpless t<»
enraged inobs.
Demand for Constitutional Rights
Repeated demands have been iiia<lc upon the police
to protect the lives of the employees and passengers
and the property of the company or at b'ast to permit
the company to enj«»y its c»>nstitutional rights in pro-
tecting its own.
In all this situation, the sympathies and bias of the
authorities have been plaiidy with the strikers, and
in the police courts employees of the company who
have be«'n arrested have been held in excessive bail
while strikers arrested have been allowed nominal
bail.
The following (locunients are silf explanatory:
Request for Law and Order
The advcrtiscnu'Ut of August 2r)th. is as follows:
".Mayor James Rolph, Jr.
You have repeatedly bei'n asked to preserve law
and order in the present street car strike. It has
been necessary to recpu'st of you that protection to
life ami profterty which, as the responsil)le executive
official of <)ur city, it is your sworn duty to give.
Vou have failed to preserve law and order.
You have failed to protect life and property.
Not only have you failed to give protection, but
the I'nited Railroads have been prevented from fi
exercising its constitutiotuil right of protecting its
employes and passengers.
Your sworn duty is to sec thai the law is admin-
istered.
Your failure to perform your sworn duty has
resulted in acts of violence including murder. The
city knows that your failure is inexcusable and tlu'
record is indefensible.
In the interest of all the people, we demand tiiat
you perform your sworn duty and make our city
safe.
San Francisco Chamber of Conunerce.
FRFDHRICK J. KOSTHK. President."
The statement of August 2<ith is as follows, and
is in referi'nce to a letter directed to President F.
J. Koster. by Mayor James Rolph. Jr.:
Violence and Murder
"Crimes of violence, including murder, are being
eonunitted against men engaged in the legal and
neees.sary occupation of transporting our citizens over
our streets.
Already these crimes represent a formidable num-
ber as established by the police and hospital records.
InreiircsKcd, such crimes increase in frecpiency and
violence. To pn-vent these crimes and to safeguard
the lives of our citizens. I appeal to the Mayor t<»
use his powers to these ends. He answers only with
coarse vilification and abuse of me. Thus the issue ^
is joined between decency and destruction. Thus we
go before our jury — the people of San Francisco.
It is that jury and not the Mayor nor myself that
holds the fate of our city in its hands. I believe
that the citizenry of San Francisco is decent and
law-abiding. The Mayor evidently does not."
San francisco Chamber of Commerca Activitios
201
Trade at a Glance Camp Fremont to
by Bradstreets Finished^ and
Occupied
be New Members Since
Last Publication
SAN FRANCISCO
WhoUsaK- aiutJnl.liiiiv; Iradc — Fair.
Ritail Tra<le — Fair.
Manufacturing ami Industry — Active.
Colk'c t ion s — Good.
Crop.s in Season — Good.
Wiatlicr — <'ioo<l.
SEATTLE
\\liolf!.aIf an«I Johhinn Trade— Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Matuil'acturinK and Industry — .\ctivc.
Collections — I-'air.
Crops — Good.
SPOKANE
Wholesale and Jobhinn Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Normal.
Manufacturing and Industry — Fair.
C< died ions — Normal.
Crops — Fair.
RiiiKirks — W'eatlier Reasonable.
TACOMA
Wholesale Trade — Oood.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Fair.
Collections — Fair.
Huildin(7 — Quiet.
Labor — Scarce.
Strike still ci>iitiinie<
PORTLAND
Wholesale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing — .Active.
Collections — Good.
Rains improve late croi>s.
LOS ANGELES
Manufacturinsr and Jobbinp — .Active.
Collections — Good.
Building — Inactive.
Pacific Pipe Company
The Pacific Pipe Company of San
hrancisco, the largest handlers of screw
pipe and casing on the coast, has lately
added greatly to its facilities and is
now splendidly equipped to take care
of its large and rapidly growing busi-
ness. .\ new yard has been acquired
on Main between Harrison and Bryant
Streets, covering 200 by 300 feet. A
warehouse 75 by 138 feet on this lot
will afford accommodations for shop
and storage purposes ami will be serve«l
by a spur track that will take care of
five cars at a time. .\ large derrick
of ten tons capacity has also been in-
stalled. The Company has just put in
a new pipe machine that cuts and
threads pipe from 8 to 18 inches in
diameter.
In addition to the alxive improvement
this Company has secured a new yard
which will be used for storage only.
With the increased etpiipment. yard
and warehouse room the Pacific Pipe
Company is now the largest concern
in its line west of Chicago. M. Jacobs
is now in general management of the
business.
Steel May Go To Orient
for still greater
is causing Ship-
providing vessels,
on both coasts
ll.\r Camp l-'remont will
be finished ami occupied,
is the information gleaned
in Washington by the
Washington representative
of the Chamber. It is
also intimated by the Chambers re-
presentative that while it will be im-
possible to give Japan all of the steel
that is re<|uested by the Jaj)anesc Mis-
sion now in Washington, it i>> probable
that the United States Government will
open the bars sufficient to allow some
metal to go to the Orient.
Following are advices received on
Tuesday from Washington :
Conferences between the Jajjanesc
Mission and government officials have
begun with view to bringing about ct)-
operation of Japan in carrying supplies
from San I-Vancisco to Russia. Japan
is asking for release of steel shipments
and also lifting of embargo on gold
consignments. It will be imi)ossiblc
to give Japan all the steel that she
wants but i)rohably lars will be opened
a little.
Demands of .Mlies
quantities of sui)plies
ping Board worry in
Every available ship
must be pressed into service. Flurry
over reported abandonment of Camp
Fremont passed (luickly when Senator
Phelan and Representative Kahn con-
ferred with War Department. It was
not possible to hold troops already on
way to Charlotte but the camp will be
finished and occujjied.
Airshij) Production Board is about to
ask for additional billion dollars for
air-hips. The first ai)propriation of
$640,000,000 will not be sufficient to
produce fleet of 22.000 airplanes as
expected. Cost of twenty-four training
fields is very heavy and factories find
it will be expensive to change ma-
chinery to manufacture high grade mo-
tors re(|uired for airplanes. Some fac-
tories cannf)t make these engines at all.
Its expected that bulk of airplane work
will be done by three gre.it concerns,
the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
International Harvester C(^. and Pull-
ni.m Palace Car Co.
1^ 1^
Espee Returns
Tile revenue returns of the Southern
Pacific Company continue on the up-
ward grade. The figures for July show
that the net from operations after
ile<lucting taxes and uncollectible rail-
way revenue is $767,456 greater than
'Or Julv. 1916. The total net for July,
1017. is' $5,815,680. The same figure for
lanu.try to July, inclusive. 1917. is
$34.6W.222. an increase over the same
I period for 1916 of $9,198,972
Burns Philp Co. of Sail I->ancisco, .\us-
tralian Merchants an<l Ship Owners,
407 Merchants Exchange Building.
Connor & Son, Fred I" , .Sliip|)ing 16
California St.
Flannery. W. I,., Shorthand Reporter,
519 California St.
I'reighters Shijiping Co., Shipping and
Commission. 149 California St.
(leisler. Geo, II.. Cons. Refrigerator I'.n-
gineer. 303 Lick Building.
Gerrard Wire Tying Machine Co.. Man-
ufacturers Box .Strapping and Shook
Tying Tools, |12 Market St.
Gruss Mining Co., Mining, 630 Monad-
nock Building.
Kelly-Si)ringfiel(l Motor Truck Co. of
Cal.. Motor Trucks. 82-84 Eighth St.
Lewis Roofing & .\sbestos Co. .Roofing
and Repairs, etc., 303 Lick Building.
Minerals Separation North .\merican
Corp., Oil I'lotation Process of Ore
Concentration. 826 Mer. F.x. Bldg.
Russian National House. Inc., Imports
and Exports, 315 Santa Marina Bldg.
Tawara. Geo,. Import and Fx])f)rt Brok-
er, 214 Front St.
Weigcit, Carl, Wholesale Millinery. 883
Market St.
Western Magnesite Corporation. Pro-
motion of Magnetite Industry. 917
Monadnock Building.
Young Co.. W'. H.. Brokers. Molasses
and Tank Cars. 58 Sutter St.
Ii9 1^
Importation of Distilled
Liquors
The Chamber is in receipt of numer-
ous inquiries as to the effect of that
nrovision of the Food Control Bill pro-
hibiting the importation of distilled
spirits. Some held to the opinion that
spirits ordered either before or after
the approval of the bill but not re-
ceived until after September 9th should
be entitled to entry. The Legislative
Department of the Chamber wired to
Washington for a ruling and has re-
ceived from the Collector the following
reiily:
"The act prohibiting importation of
distilled spirits is efTective midnight
September ninth. nineteen humlred
seventeen. Any spirits arriving in a
port prior to midnight will be entitled
to entry: arrivals after midnight will
not be entitled to entry."
U. S. Ships Conunon Carriers
.Ml ships owned by the United States
Shipping Board have been designate<l
as common carriers for the transporta-
tion of merchandise under bond or
under customs custody. This gives such
vessels the same privileges as are en-
joyed by common carriers that have
l)een regularly bonded to transport be-
tween ports of the United States mer-
chandise on which duties have not been
paid.
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THE EIGHTH WONDER
It has been called to the atten-
tion of the Chamber that iipt>n the
recent visit of the Japanese Com-
mission, Viscount Ishii. declared
that the scenery around San l-'ran-
cisco Bay "was the most beautiful
sinht in the world." It was suk-
Rested that most cities would ex-
ploit this so that the whole coun-
try would know of it within
twenty-four hours and the Cham-
ber was advised to do likewise.
It would be impossible to ex-
ploit the wonders of the Pyramids
of Effypt. The IlanginK Gardens
of Semiramis at Mabylon. the
Temple of Diana at Ephcsus, the
Statue of Jupiter at Athens, the
Mausoleum. the Collossus at
Rhodes and the Pharoes of Alex-
andria. \'iscount Ishii's expression
was btit an unconscious repetition
.1 wiirld wific opinion
Tourist Conference
.\ joint conference of tourist bodies,
transportation companies, chambers of
commerce, commercial clubs and other
associations interested in the tourist
movement will be held in San Francisco
under the auspices of the The Touri-
As'«ociation of Central California S
tember 25th and 26th. The purpose "i
the conference is to develop friendly
relations and effective co-operation bet-
ween the various communities and or-
ganizations in the work of building up
and caring for the tourist business of
the Pacific Coast.
TO TEACH SALESMANSHIP
( >nc of the 150 classes which ihel'niv-!
ersity Extcntion Division of the Univ-
ersity of California will start September
4th in San Francisco, Oakland, and the
bay cities, will be a class in salesman-
ship, taught by James Lynch. President
of the San Francisco Rotary Club. It
will meet Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9
in the middle room of the Hastings
(~. It .- I _ .^. jj^ jj^p j^p^^. ^jjy j^^ii jj^
S As the cl.Tss will be con-
il:.. ;.at as a round-table, there
will be discussions by some of the best
business heads in San rrancisco.
Opporfunitics for
Foreign Trade
If yuu arr interested writr lo Forrign
Timde Drp«rtmrnt of the C'hainbrr of
Commerce giving number.
1634. Aarhu* (Drnmark^ firm would
!i' ■ .•..■•■ . ,,f
I -t
I" iXM.i ..II,, ,..;.,i,Kt.. .>«cd-
ish turnip and carrot) also Danish
Garden Seeds.
1635. Osaka (Japan) firm desires to
communicate with importers of Japan-
ese products, such as shell buttons,
brushes, bleached Chungking bri>.tl<-v,
electric fittings, cotton goods,
camphor, peppermint oil and
starch, veget.iblc wax, safety ni.ii> m s.
cocoaiuit lit, Kuni copal, gum daniar.
copra, tin. sago flour, tapioca Hour, rub-
ber, gum shellac, ebony wood, etc.
References.
1636. Tokyo (Japan) concern wishes
'■>< net in communication with importers
oi spun yarn and cotton goods.
1637. Tokyo (Japan) importers and
exporters would like to communiiatc
with exporters of tin plate and iron
»heet such as not prohibited by Gov-
« rfi'iicnt.
1638. Kobe (Japan) firm wishes to
correspond with exporters of confec-
tionery an<l canned goods.
1639. Kobe (Japan) firm wishes to
K'et in touch with importers of braids,
straw chip and hemp, cotton goods.
such as socks, gloves, towels, n.ipkins.
underwear, etc.; floorings, such as cot-
ton, straw, grass, etc. /\lso hats, pea-
nuts, ginger, chilies, rice, beans, cam-
phor, silk goods, baskets, suit cases,
brushes, buttons, chinaware, glassware,
p:iper goods, toys, screens, fans, beads
chemicals and chemist supplies, surgical
insf'-iiments. etc.
1640. Yokohama (Japan) firm wishes
to get in touch with importers of
Japanese ^.■•ods of all kinds, such as
silk goods, cotton goods, oils, toys,
hemp braids, electric goods, antimony
waies. etc.
1641. Tokyo (Japan) firm wishes to
get in touch with importers and ex-
porters. State they handle the follow-
ing articles: cotton cloth, cotton duck.
• -1,;,,,^ net. flax, flax yarn, flax twine.
. twine, flax canvas, manila rope
1 rope, China hemp, Hessian
cloth, jute, gunny cloth and general
merchandise.
WATER SERVICE TO ATLANTIC
COAST AND HAVANA
The l-orcign Trade Dcpartnunt is
advised by Messrs. Williams, Dimond
& Company thev will have sever.il
vessels load for Cuba and the .Atlantic
Coast during August and September
thereby givintr merchants an opportunity
to secure cheaper water rates. The
sailings so far announced are:
Montpelier sailing .August 31st for
Havana and New York.
F.lsass sailing September 5th for New-
York.
Monticello sailing about September
15th for New York
Other sailings for both Havana and
New York are expected later.
Placement Bureau
In addition to the applicants
for positions lisieil bel^iw. the
Placement Durenu has on file a
larjjr nttmber of applications from
*•!< ' 's. bookkeepers and
pc- itied to fill office cler-
ical i>.. sill.. lis. Nanies. references,
etc.. may be had by application to
the Placement Hureau I'hone
Kearny 112.
499. .Mail order manager desires pos
•i<jn. Draft exempt. Open September
:st. Can furnish best of references.
500. Young man exempt from draft
de.sires eniploynient in the capacity of
construction engineer or superintendent
of building construction. Can read and
estimate jdans, handle masons and car-
penters.
501. Gentleman in middle age with
unimpaired efficiency who has had ex-
I)erience as head bookkeeper and cashier
in large manufacturing concern, desires
employment. Clean habits an<l best of
references.
502. Position as buyer or salesman
with produce or grocery house desired
by man with experience along this line.
Best of San Francisco references.
503. Position desired by middle age«l
man with wide experience in ship-own-
1 ing. exporting and finance. Now practic-
I ing law. Wishes to return to mercantile
I work. Would accept position with op-
I portunity for advancement with ship-
I ping marine insurance or banking cotn-
pany. Thorough bookkeeper, stenogra-
! pher. accountant, or office manager. .Also
I has knowledge of the .Spanish language.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-504. .\ good, active, energetic hand-
kerchief and glove salesman can secure
a first-class position to rci)resent a New
York importing house on the Pacific
Coast. Must be acquainted with the
trade on this coast.
A-505. Wanted; a young man of abil-
ity to act in the capacity of salesman
who may desire to connect himself with
a first-class concern, and with whom
there is a splendid opportunity to make
good money.
PROVIDE FOOD AND FUEL
Ihc .Secretary of Commerce, at the
rcfjucst of the Secretary of the Navy,
has further instructed Collectors of Cus-
toms to suggest to masters of all ves-
sels intending to depart for foreign ports
to provide themselves before <leparture
with sufficient fuel, provisions, and ^
other stores for the round trip. "
This does not modify in any way
the requirements as regards the issu-
ance of export licenses, covering bunk-
ers or other commodities, when export
licenses arc required.
'San Tran'-isco CHamber of Commerce Actlvifios
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Charities Endorsement Committee
ement i^onuniuee M^rin/a nArhar4>mAM<»>
List for Your Consideration "^'^^"^ Department
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li-ani tl
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of
any or^a
ii/e<l
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social
wi-Uarc
activit)
wliatcviT,
or t
lie nature o
f its
work.
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Charitit
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Infortnation
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112.
Associated Charities of San Francisco.
Auxiliary to the Stanford Clinics (I.ane
Hospital).
Bothin ConvaIe>cent Home.
Roys and Girls .\i<l Society.
Roys and Girls Industrial Home and
Farm.
Boys Welfare Society of California.
British Benevolent Society of California,
Inc.
Buford Free KinderRarten Society.
California Home for Girls.
California Prisoners .\i<l Association.
California Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children.
Cathedral Mission of the Good Samari-
tan.
Catholic Humane Bureau.
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society.
Certified Milk and Raby Hygiene Com-
mittee.
Day Nursery of the Canon Kip Me-
morial Nlission.
Doctors Daughters.
Kmanu-Fl Kindergarten.
Emanu-El Sisterhood.
Fureka Benevolent Society.
Federation of Jewish Charities.
First Hebrew Renevolent Society.
Florence Crittenden Home.
Free Burial Society.
French Ladies' Renevolent Society.
German General Benevolent Society.
German Ladies' General Benevolent So-
ciety.
Golden Gate Kindergarten .\ssociation.
Hahnemann Hospital.
Hebrew Board of Relief of San Fran-
cisco.
Hebrew Home for Aged Disabled.
Hospital for Children and Training
School for Nurses.
House of Friendship.
Infant Shelter.
Jewish Ladies' Relief Society.
Juvenile Protective .\ss"'ciation.
Maria Kip Orphanage and .Mfred Nut-
tall Nelson Memorial Homo
Mary's Help Hospital.
McKinley Orphanage.
Mizpah Charity Club.
Mount Zion Hospital.
Native Sons and Native Daughters Cen-
tral Committee on Homeless Chil-
dren.
Occidental Kindergarten .Association.
Pacific Hebrew Orphan .\sylum.
People's Place.
Pioneer Kindergarten Society.
Presbyterian Orphanage and I-"arm
Protestant Episcopal Old Ladies Home.
Recreation League of San Francisco.
San Francisco .Association for the Blind.
San Francisco ;\»sociation for the Study
and Prevention of Tuberculosis.
San Francisco Co-operative Employment
Bureau.
San Francisco Fruit and Flower Mission
San I-'rancisco Girl's Welfare Home.
.San l-'rancisco Home for Incurables.
.San l-"rancisco Ladies' Protection and
Relief Society.
.San I'rancisco NIaternity.
.San I'rancisco Nursury I*"or Hfniieless
Children.
San Francisco Polyclinic an<l Post Grad-
uate College.
San Francisco .Society for the Preven-
tion of Cruelty to .\nimals.
San I""rancisco Working Roys Club.
.St. Dorothy's Rest .Association.
.St. Francis Welfare League.
St. Luke's Hospital.
Seamen's Church Institute of San Fran-
cisco.
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood .\ssocia-
tion.
Travelers' .Aid Society of California.
University of California Hospital.
Woman's Exchange.
Woman's Social \\'ork of the Salvation
.Army.
Young .Men's Hebrew .Association of
San Francisco, Inc.
Young Women's Christian .\ssociatioii
of San I'rancisco.
All members holding a list of the en-
dorsed organizations to July 1, 1917, will
be sent a new list, as shown above.
Members not holding one of the old
lists and desiring one of the new, arc
requested to write or phone the Chari-
ties P'ndorsement Committee, Kearny
112, and a new list will be sent thein,
together with a "NOTICE TO SOLIC-
ITORS" and "SOLICITORS APPLI-
CATION BLANK" forms.
JUST A REMINDER
The senii-.inniial nuctiug of i iu-
California Development Roard will
be held in San Luis Obispo Sep-
tember 7th and Sth. Special cars
will be attached to the Southern
Pacific train leaving at 8:10 P. M.
I'Vrry Ruilding, Thursday, Septem-
ber 6th; arriving in .San Luis
Obispo early the following morn-
ing. The special cars will be
sidetracked allowing the passen-
gers to remain aboard as long as
desired.
Return to San I'Vancisco can be
made any day up to and including
.'^eptenlber 11th, through a siiciial
courtesy by the Southern Pacific
Company to the California De-
velopment Board, and the apiiroxi-
niatc cost including roun<l trip
railroad fare and lower berth each
way will be $1.V(K1. Compartments
may be secured for $6.00 extra;
and Drawing Rooms for $8.00 ex-
tra, if occupie'l by one person.
Meals anil Iiolil extra
Williams Dimond & Co. announce
the following sailings from San h'ran-
< i-io for New York direct. Steamer
!■ > iiiim to leave about .August M)ih.
-'.i.imer Flsass about .September .^th
and Steamer O. D. J. .Ahlers about
Se|)tember 12th. The Bochum leaving
on or about .August .^Oth will i.ike
freight for Havana direct.
Steamer Royal .Arrow, arriving lure
last week from Ccbu and H nigkong.
brought 49,393 bags rice, 6.14.=i tons
cocoanut oil and 33,428 sacks copra,
consigned to .Swayiie & Hoyt, consist-
ing altogether of i 1.645 tons, being one
of the largest cargoes brought to port
by a tramp steamer in some time. This
magnificent tanker is a sister vessel to
the .Standard .Arrow owned by the
Stand.ird ( )il Co. of New York, both
of which were built last year at Cam-
den, New Jersey.
The Alaska canning season is about
drawing to a close as shown by the
departure the past week of several
vessels from the Northern canning
plants for San Francisco and other
Pacific Cfiast ports. The companies
operating out of this city have been
favored with good catches, being most
advantageously situated at different
points in .Alaskan waters.
I-'ormcr German Steamers O. J. D.
.Ahlers and the Rochum, recently taken
over by the U. S. Shii»ping Roard have
had their names changed. The former
to .Monticello and the latter to .Mont-
pelicr.
Standard Oil Company's Steamer La
Primera dejiarted from here last week
for Mazatlan and La Union carrying
20.fXX1 cases of oil shipped by the
Standard Oil Company, the same con-
cern expects to despatch the Steamer
Royal .\rrow for the Orient with
3,000.000 gallons of refined oil.
Jaiiancse Steamer Siberia .Maru of the
Toyo Kiscn Kaisha, arriving here last
week from the Orient. ha<l aboard .\176
tons of general cargo, consisting of
1,418 bales gunnies, '.300 bales hemp.
16,000 packages Chinese and Japanese
merchandise, 1,000 rolls matting, 2,400
packages raw silk, 13.fXK) packages tea.
219 slabs tin. 14,483 packages freight
go to cities and ports beyond here.
Schooner Lucy was sold last week by
G. W. Palmer to A. J. Pollard.
New Steamer Virginia Olson arrived
here last week in tow fr«nii Coos Ray,
vessel was built for Oliver J. Olson,
after her engines are installed vessel
will run on the coast as a lumber car-
rier, of which she can carry 1..^0<),(K)0
feet. -Another vessel will shortly be
contracted for making three new
steamers completed for this company
within one year.
Steamer .Salvad<ir arrived here last
week from La Union bringing 6..S98
bags coffee to various San Francisco
importers.
Rritish Steamer Turrett Crown which
has been operating on this coast for
some time, was sold last week by Jas.
Griffith & Sons to Oriental Navigation
Company.
S04
San rr»net«co Chambor o^
Amendinent to Interstate Commerce Act /^mOM^ the Momberr
Mav M»k<^ Rut Feiv Changes ^^
It
lo It
IT. ■, .1 c:
the Intrritatc Cnmmcrcr CutnitiisBioii
prtnr tr» filinir. may makf htit frw
in Ihc
.n Th.
hraniiK ihr iK» l») **«> <'i
protrsi and 'ii will he the
<i*mt a* prior to tlic aincmlmrnl. In
that raw. ihr principal chanKC hrouuht
about by this amcndnicnt will he •'■
rhanitr in the nanic of the Sus|>fi!-
Hoard It will no doubt br called : .
lnvr<>tiRation and Suspension Board
.titer It will iii\ iMiK'.iK" >'"" i"i"
I tarifTs infornially priof to the
•ue of authority to tile the tarifT»
!>>cn if protests arc made by sliip-
- it will nK^in invc<iti>jntr an«l de-
icrniinc whether the v >h<»uld
hr nllowed and make > imenda-
- to the Interstate i "miiurce Cnm-
i.in as the results of their investi
It shall imlicate. In advances of
extent and ^rave importance, like
l>ropose«l 15 per cent advaitce re-
\ heard in WashinKton. the Com-
i.tn may hold formal heariuK"* as
liuy did in that instance, and after such
hearing it will no d mbt be claimed
that the or«linary form of protests will
not be in or<ler. It seems clear that
' • ■•■- -k upon the rates on the
lijfcd unreasonableness or
: is not in any way limited
>r interfered with by the amendment
Changes in Transcontinental Rates
Now on File
The 1 ' " Tfion Departnient has
just recri V of Suj>plrn>cnt 11 to
West Bo itf \-V. which contains
various changes m transcontinental rates
This Supplement shows advance*! r:\tr«
on bottles, flasks. Klasses and k'
At present there arc two rates
on various mixtures, one an .^^ < . m
rate and the other a 75 cent rate The
75 cent rates are cancelled in their en-
tirety and the 85 cent rates advanced
to 95 cents from Group A to C inclusive.
This adjustment was put into into effect
as a result of the order of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in the Kerr Case,
decided in June. 1916. which ordered
the '» a 10 cent diflFcr-
cnti . turers located in
CentJ.o li'ikiiii .:..■.. >ciati«»n territory
an<l those located in Sand Spring's. Ok-
lahoma The rates from Chicago and
St. I-oui-s have been advanced 5 cents.
The manufacturers of window shades
located in San i'"ranci>co will be pleased
to hear that this supplement, which be-
comes effective September 15th, elimin-
ates win<low shades from the $1.10 item
as carrie«l in the West Hound Tariff
1 his will eliminate a severe <liscrimina-
tioii that has existed against the coast
Mianufactiircrs an<l enables tlu-m to bet-
ter compete with the manufacturers lo-
cated in the Middle West.
Changes will also become effective on
the following commodities: wooden
crates, cream separators, radiator drums,
rolls for flour, paper and rubber mills,
explosives, packing house products, post-
office facing slips, draft rigging, tin foil,
wheel channels, flanges, etc., felloes,
reaches, creosote, oil. tar oil and dead
oil
The Cleveland !> -• ' ^'^ >. ,, ii.it
opened at .UO IM ling, They
handle a denial (n ^ , :i.
The Rose Candy Manufacturing Co.
is a new firm which has opened at 449
Minna St . and M-ill manufacture candy.
V. F Hallett. engaged in the oil busi-
ness has opene«l offices in the N'ew Call
Building.
The Michigan Commerce Co. of Detroit,
Mich., h.i 1(1 brokerage offices
and arc > get in touch with
San Frail U-rs in foo«J products,
canned gooils, etc. They will send ap-
nlication to 518 Concord .\ve , Detroit,
Mich.
Owing to the <leath of the former
president and general manager of the
Pacific Coast Syrup Company, the fol-
lowing changes in the management of
the company are announced. F. H. Jost,
president. George !•". Reiter, secretary
and H. I.. Kiinl>all.
The firm name of the Iv J. Shattiick
Company, manufacturers of printers and
lithographers inks and supplies, has
been changed to that of Geo H. Morrill
Company of California. This change
is merely in name as there has been no
change in cither the business or ili>
management.
J. H. Starr Hunt, shipping an<l n-iu ^
mission merchant. 718 Kohl lUiildinK ^
announces that he will <lo Spanish
translating for the trade.
James C. H Ferguson, with offices
in the Monadnock Building, has just
returned from N'ew York and announces
his a|>|>ointment as Pacific Coast repre-
sentative of Gaston. Williams & Wig-
more. Inc.. Importers and Fxportcrs
of New York.
South American Advertising
to be Explained
Manufacturers, exporters and others
interested in advertising, who may desire ;
to learn something of the methods cm- j
ployed in South .-Xmerica and who may
have suggestions to offer as to the
scope of a projected investigation of
the subject, should avail themselves of |
the opportunity to confer with Nfr. J.
W Sanger. Commercial .\gent of the ,
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com-
merce, who is scheduled to be in San
Francisco .\ugust 30th and 31st anrl
September 1st.
Mr. Sanger, who has been selected
to make this investigation, is a prac-
tical advertising investigator, counsel
and writer. Following its usual cu»tom,
the Bureau is sending Mr Sanger on
a tour of the principal cities of the
I'nited States, prior to his departure
for South America.
Particular attention is to be paid to
newspaper and other periodicals, direct-
by-mail publicity, poster, street car.
electric sign, motion-picture, sampling,
novelty and other methods of advertis-
ing.
On completion of this investigation,
Mr. Sanger's conclusion* and recom-
mendations w-ill be published in the
form of a bulletin, which, together w-ith
his personal services in an advisory
capacity when he returns to this country,
will be available to .Americans who
wish to promote tr.'i<1<- in South .\mcrica
by advertising.
Those who wi-ii !•■ ...nsult him may
make arrangements with the San I-'ran-
cisco District Office of the Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce, 307
Custom House.
Notice to Express Shippers
The following; important notice effec-
tive on September 1st. has been issued
by The ,\dams. Weils Fargo and .\nier-
ican Express Companies through their
San Francisco offices:
"Responses to the circular letter ad-
dressed to patrrms. .\ugust 14th. being
almost unanimously favorable to cessa-
tion of wagon service at an earlier hour,
in line with the general movement to
co-operate with the National Council of
Defense in the conservation of the
country's resources with respect to time,
men and equipment and to imj)rovc the
working conditions of express em-
ployes, it has been decided to discon-
tinue all pick-up and delivery of ex-
press shipments at 5:00 P. M.
Notice is therefore given that on and
after SKPTFMBFR 1, 1917. the above
arrangements will become effective at g
San Francisco, Cal. ^
That patrons may be afforded every
opportunity for receiving and forwarding
express shipments, city offices will re-
main open until 6:00 P. M. In addition
' the depot offices will be open at all
I hours.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco ActivifioS
205
Dealers Expected to be Self-Goveming
by Administration
Business for You
M. L. Rc(|u;>. one of the four San
I'rancisco members of tlie Hoover or-
ganization for food control in a recent
address before the National Wholesale
Grocers Druaiiization in New York out-
lined, the functions expected of the
dealers in food commodities of the
United States in the present crisis:
He said that it was tlic belief of the
administration that, insofar as possible,
each branch of the trade should be
self-KOverniuK and that the object of the
administration was simply to co-operate
with the distributors of foodstuffs in
such a manner as to eliminate specula-
tion and to stabilize operations so that
the United States may return as nearly
a> possible to pre-war basis of trade.
Mr. Re(|ua emphasized that the dealer
must ailvocate the increased use of fresh
vegetables and fruits in the communities
near the production areas, in order to
save huRc shipments and that they must
play an important part in the con-
servation of all those food commodities
of a non-perishable character, consist-
ing in a larRe part of meat, wheat,
suKar and fats in order to make them
available for shipment.
He declared that if we are to prop-
erly finance the war that it must be
done throuRh the savings of those
things which are fundamentally neces-
sary to the well bciuR of the United
States, of this Mr. Requa says:
"F'undamental savings can only be
made by the reduction of consumption
and the prevention of the destruction
of commodities through waste. It is
estimatecl that the cost of this war in
addition to the loans to the Allies will
be well over four billions per annum,
and if wc can save six cents per capita
every day through economies we shall
be able to save one-half of this amount
annually. If this same saving can be
extended into other commodities in the
reduction of non-productive employment
we should be able to emerge from the
war without one penny of economic
loss due to the incidents of war, and
wf should not only be able to pay as
we go, but we shall have instilled a
spirit of economy into the people that
will enable us after the war to enter
successfully and upon an e<|ual basis
into tierce comi)etition with Kuropean
nations. VVe shall face a marvelous
vista of possibilities in social and econ-
omic and industrial development — a new
vision of our country's destiny — we shall
emerge from the struggle with a new
realization of the inter-relation of ma-
terial i>rogrcss. So great a task, so
grave an obligation never before con-
fronted a nation." Mr. Requa said that
the administration hoped to receive from
tile dealers a careful survey of their
problems, with recommendations as to
remedies to be applied so that a final
policy might be outlined by the admin-
istration and that the administration
could in turn helj) the dealer. He said:
"This is not time to split hairs over
technicalities. Our sons, brothers and
our fathers arc marching into the
trenches of France. Many of them will
never come back — and of those who
do return it behooves us to so conduct
ourselves that we may meet them face
to face and eye to eye, without fear and
without .shame, serene in the con-
scious pride that we, too, have done in
full measure our part in unliolding the
liberty of our Nation." Mr. Requa is
a member of Mr. Hoovers ofTical family
and is now in Washington.
How England Met the Labor Problem
For the information of business men
a committee of the Chamber of Com-
merce of the United States which is
cooperating with the Council of Na-
tional Defense has issued a bulletin tell-
ing how Fngland has met the problems
of labor in war time. These facts arc
set forth because oT their bearing upon
similar problems <levcloping here.
In Fngland today those engaged in
certain specified lines of business may
not employ men between the ages of
18 and 61, according to the National
Chamber bulletin. This, it is said, in-
dicates the extent to which Fngland
has gone after three years of war in
her cflforts to take men from the less
essential industries and concentrate na-
tional effort on industries engaged in
war work and other work of national
importance.
"Farly in the war it became evident
in Fngland that if the troops at the
front were to be furnished with muni-
tions and supplies, men at home must
work in a manner diflferent from that
established by trade union rules and
practice," the bulletin goes on. "Re-
strictions upon labor made it impossible
to produce the (piantities nee<led. The
labor unions agreed to the temjjorary
niorlification or elimination of these re-
strictions upon the following conditions
which were agreed to by the Govern-
ment officials:
"The rules and practices were to be
changed only for the period of the war:
no changes were to be made which un-
necessarily affected established condi-
tions: and capital was to receive no
a<lvantagc in the struggle between
capital and labor. For example profits
were to be limited and wages controlled
by government tribunals."
Upon these conditions, the National
Chamber bulletin says, labor agreed
that there should be no stoppage upon
work on munitions or other work re-
<|uired for the satisfactory completion
of the war.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, SEPTEMBER 7th and 8th
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL
FILE
For the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this office. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each (K])artment re(|uires
.\uguM 31, 1917, at 10 A. .\1 . bids will
be opened at the offices of the Depot
Quartermaster at l-'ort Mason for a
<|uantity of depot supplies. I'ull particu-
lars are on file at the offices of the
Chamber.
Se|)teniber 4, 1917. at 10 A. .\l., bids
will be opened at the offices of the depot
Quartermaster at I'ort Mason for mis-
cellaneous supplies. Particulars are on
tile at the Chamber.
September 4. 1917. at 11 A. .M.. bids
will be opened at the offices of the
.Maskan Engineering Commission for
a (|uantity of hardware. Goods to be
<lelivered on pier at Seattle free of all
charges. Complete details and specifica-
tions are on file at the Chamber.
September 4, 1917, at 2 P. M., bids
will be opened at the offices of the
-Maskan Engineering Commission in
Seattle, Wash., for builders supplies and
a quantity of miscellaneous articles.
Particulars arc on file at the Chamber.
September 6, 1917, at 10 A. M., bids
will be received at the offices of the
general purchasing officer of the Pan-
ama Canal in Washington, D. C, for
the purchase of a (juantity of hay and
oats. Details and specifications are
on file at the offices of the Chamber.
September 10, 1917, bids will be re-
ceived by the Commissioner of Indian
.Affairs, 308 South Green Street, Chicago,
111., for beans, corn meal, cracked wheat,
dried fruit, rolled barley, feed flour, hom-
iny, oats, rolled oats, split peas, dried
peas, canned goods, etc. The above
good> are for Indian service. f'urther
information may be obtained by applica-
tion to the United States Indian Ware-
house, 608 Howard Street, San I-'ran-
ci>co.
September 10, 1917, at 10 A. M.. bids
will be opened at the offices of the
Dei)ot Quartermaster at I'ort Mason for
nii>cellaneous supplies. Complete de-
tails are on file at the office of the
Chamber.
Changes in specifications and condi-
tions for the furnishing of subsistance
>upplies. particularly meats, vegetables
.md fruits, have been made by the de-
partment in Washington. Complete
details are on file at the Chamber.
14 |i«
Women and Airplanes
Canada has proven that the wings of
airplanes can be made by female labor,
and the United States proposes to
profit by the experience and conserve
man power by employing women in
that branch of the service.
I LoiaJ^® Industrial Advance of
jHlttfi San Francisco
FOOD PRODUCT FACTORY BUILT ON MERIT
EXHIBIT NUMBER THIRTEEN
te^
WorkmAn Packing Company, Producer* of a Dutinotive
California Product
to ••
in t!
able t<:
into ty
HE distinctive feature of the | Seventh Street, with a depth of 160 feet.
}■■ ■ — ■' *' •■ ^* -' ' •'•■Its a cheerful view of the
I'leasiire (>r<>iii)<ls, f^iving an
:: of sub^tantiality, which upon
•\on increase!* the impres-
-'•lidity of the business.
l'.xt.cllc»t lighting schemes for both
..ffire and factory rooms, good ventila-
II. roof garden, and
~, make it apparent
Mai I V.I ,K>r these purposes has
been wisely expended.
Completed recently with a floor space
of 15,000 s<|uarc feet, it is found now
t'n;it the factory is ina<le<|uate for tin
■nc of business, and plans are i
■ ■■■^ prepared for a new building, v.
.over 10,000 additional square feet ui
I floor <ipace. The present capacity is
"ion tin<( per month, and the
number 125.
» ui (.cfiain Mc^
been popular i:.
- of Spanish rule, mvi i<-
-nown in other parts of
tmale, the Enchilada, the Rav-
riiili Con Carne have been
.ire«l, processed and
ry tins, and shipper)
'•! the United States,
. r the Company has '
■ ^ of <lut
line of prrnlucts.
a druKgist't tormala.
WTiile till" f.\otor\ ■.* .^s c!« siw'ncil
a view •
rjipiovcs
I pate
and
• ..! ..„ a-
I the ' to put increased value in
the : - while still maintaining a
'ow prKc lo the consumer.
The rnmpany hn* provided an office
' rior in the
c Workman
linking >. •'inji.jiiy m larci iy due tO the
factory building occupies 12$ feet on | personality of one man*whose unswerv
ing energy and direction through seven-
teen years has been the means of cre-
ating a new industry in California, and
establishing a growing concern of impor-
tance in San I-'rancisco.
NEW FACTORY AND THE
REASON WHY
The fact that a young lady found her-
self short of fun<ls with which to con-
tinue her musical education is respon-
sible for one of San Francisco's newest
factories.
\i;^. I-,.,,;.,. K. Wilson is the young
'in and when confronted
1cm mentioned aboye im-
mediately solved it by designing a mod-
est and serviceable four piece garden
suit for out-door women. This happen-
ed in Los .Angeles an<l the leading mer-
' ris of that city (piickly saw its pos-
;!ies One feature of this new gar-
iv . .t.,v,. ,. iii.-li is easily conver-
Icngths and dif-
' eves in that it is
not detachable, i his idea was patented
and by a natural sequence of events a
company was incorporated and a factory
started in San Francisco.
This company is known as Miu Wil-
son, Inc. and the factory is located in
light sanitary quarters at 206 .Stevenson
St.
KniBht Counlhan PrintlnsCo.. 811 WImttmrr Bt.
v_^
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
^mmi^^<.
TO
.id&i^
Uo/. -/
The Commercial, Financial, Induslrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 6th 1917
V^O.36
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND LABOR
Standard Established at this Time
Should Not be Changed
UK point oi contact lic-
twccn our govcrnniciU and
labor problems is the De-
partment of Labor. When
the President, Secretary of
War, or other members of the Ad-
ministration ile.sire information or
advice with regard to some labor
problem, reliance is had upon the Secre-
tary of I^bor. Consequently there
should be wide-spread knowledge of
the Seccrtary's ofTicial statement con-
cerning his general position rcgar<linn
labor activities during the war and
controversies between employers and
employes during this time.
This is outlined in a War Bulletin
issued by the United States Chamber
of Commerce in the following:
First, it may be said that on April 7,
1917. the Council of S^ational Defense
adopted a resolution submitted by the
Executive Committee of the Committee
on f.ahor of the Council of N'ational
' . including the following:
1 at the Council of National Defense
will issue a statement to employers and
employes in our industrial plants and
transportation systems advising that
iiiitiitT iMipii >_\ crs nor iiiiiilojes -.ImII
endeavor to take advantage of the
country's necessities to change existing
standards. When economics or other
emergencies arise requiring changes of
standards, the same shall be made only
after such proposed changes have been
investigated and approved by the Coun-
cil of National Defense."
The Secretary of Labor is, of course,
a member of the Council of National
Defense and on April 23. 1917. speaking
for the Council, he said with reference
to the above resolution:
"The Council of National Defense
lakes this position, that the stand.irds
that have been established by law. by
mutual agreement, or by custom should
not be changed at this time: that where
either an employer or an employe h.is
been unable umler normal conditions
to change the standards to their own
liking, they should not take advantage
of the present abnormal conditi-ns to
establish new standards."
Me also said:
"1 hat employers and employes in
private industries should not attempt
to take advantage of the existing ab-
normal ci luiiiiioii-' to ciiani^'e tin- siami-
ards which they were unable to change
under n jrmal conditions."
The Secretary mentioned the hours
of labor as among the standards re-
ferred to an«l pointed out that by
custom certain standards constituting
a day's work had been established,
varying from 7 hours per day in some-
kinds of ofTicc work to 12 hours per
day in continuous-operation pla<ils.
With regard to the organization of
unions, the Secretary said that, speaking
solely for himself, his attitu<lc was that
"Capital has no right to interfere
with workingmen organizing labor any
more than the workingman has a right
to interfere with the capitalists organ-
izing capital The two are on a parity
on that point, and so my feeling is that
in the present emergency the employer
has no right to interfere with you in
your efforts to organize the workers in-
to unions, just as you have no right to
interfere with capitalists or(g&nizing
capital into corporations. If you can
get a condition where efforts to organ-
ize the workers are not interfered with,
and where a scale of wages is rcco^-
'2Vb
Sa
of Commerco '
fu:
ih.
the
nultcr* ui
There U
in
it
be carc-
rii<n a»
Committee on Civic Duty
NECESSITY OF REGISTERING FOR COMING
ELECTION IS IMPERATIVE
Midi
f»av-
:iirihtr
li with
whli n
■ >T ha-
■ vrars.
•person*
IS in th:H
arc essentially liiHcrrr'. from
In
been
b> ^^
li.. :■•"•'
Ki
ihi
in
|.r
nu: .
ni»cd 1 ''''K
la»Hir t!
ii«K e»i
ii«>ii III
labor <
lalMjr.
lar- '
he:.
eountry — ,
those in England, and that in this
instance, as in others, English cxjuri-
cnce will he most helpful to us if
USi '
-trial peace should
be times of ■•■«•>
OCT As imli
aliv . ..- . r the K-;
ment has taken the position that indus-
trial peace will be promoted by con-
tinuinK the status existing when the
war began so far as standards of
hours and recojjniiion of the union ar--
concerned. But the Secretary of I-abor
has expressed his personal opinion thai
the peaceful organization of unions may
go on IH I*
Railroads Doing Their Part
Despite the most terrific pressure
ever inflicted upon the railroads of the
country millions of tons of «•
supplies, including lumber,
and materials for (iovcrnmcnt v — .....
tion have been transported by the car-
rirrs uitlii.iit a hitch this year and
wr rfering to any extent with
tht commercial traffic of the
country which has increased to vast
proportion* by the war.
to this i * f
Ar y C J. '
rei •■■'ti I)^,.... Li,.v ..I
of I'.oard who
an: litiona! empty
cars have been or<iered into the South
and Southwest during the last ten
days to protect the movement of grain
and fnoH prndnrt« and facilitate the
trn: ■ :mber for canton-
i III •■.■.t . ^ « ,..>. n the f
Car Service of the K
Board, have issued sin
was adopted of moving e:
one mad to another
ow ■
ti»
distrit>iit( <i
needed.
"•'•'^n on
War
i'olicy
~ from
-s of
ler to meet war condi-
i-d in 1IJ.420 cars being
w ricre they were most
:^,*j IIK attention t>f tin* inrinbcrH ol" tlir ChuiiilKT of C«>iiiim'nM'
'^7' is rHrm'stly railed to tin- aiiiiouiiciMl cainpaitrii of the Com-
iiiitttT on Civic Duty, of whicli 11. T Mrandfiistein is
Cliairiiian, to iiirreasc the retfistration in San KraneiHeo
from its preKent liK»«re of 17r).(MM» to 2(MMKM). This Com-
lllittee eoliipo.Sed of 12,(MK) replesentativ<« eiti/ens. Imtll iiieii ami
women, was or^^anized in Aii^rnst of 1!M<) and is credited l»y the
Reffistrar of Voters J. Harry Zemansky with liavirtf,' a<lded 2(),(MM»
voters to the liejrister last year. It is als«) credited with having
so-nn-d the lar^'est vote ever recorded in the history of San Kranei.sco
at the .November election.
New Campaign
The Committee Ims imw annoitnccd the liej.'niiiiii',' nl a rjiiii|iai^'n
to secnre a ma.ximnni registration hefor** October (itii. and thereafler
to .secure the greatest vote po.ssilde on Novemher tJtIi. .Members
of the Chamber of Commen-e slioidd realize the extreme imp<irtance
of the eomiiiK municipal election at which will be elcctctl nine sujur
\ isors. two police judges, a city attorney and (»tlier ((fficers.
It is an axiom in politi«'s that the l>tisin(>ss num. who is most
••inici'rned with efficient goverinn«'nt, is the hardest man to convince
of the imperative iHM-essity of registering and voting.
During the last municipal election the cjindidates of the Municipal
Conference |e<| the ticket at the primaries. The intelligent citizens
of the cummunity who voted in such numbers at the primary eh'ction
promptly assumed that their work was done and did not vote at the
general election. The residt was that the conference ticket which
ordinarily shotdd hav'- u.iii easily was snowed tinder.
Primaries Should Be Unanimous
There should be n«) repetition ol this occurrence this year. There
is but the one election, on Ni>vembcr (Jth, and every member of this
Chamber a resident in San Francisco should inak«' it his duty to regis-
ter if he has not registered since .January 1, liMO or if he has changed
liis residence since registering. The work of this non-i»artisan Com-
mittee on Civic Duty should receive support fr(»m the nicmbers of
the Chamber of Commerce.
Right Men and Measures
The Committee on Civie Duty is definitely established in the life
of the community. The actuating principle of the Committee is that,
where a true majority of citizens vote, right men and right measures
will prevail. Particularly at this time with our country engaged in
war '*to mak<* the world .safe for democracy" it shotdd be the duty
of every man and woman entitled to do his or her share for democracy
by exercising the right of franchise.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activities
209
Trade at a Glance Fire Prevention Work New Members Since
by Bradstreets Saves Great Quanti- Last Publication
ties of Food
SAN FRANCISCO
\\ holoalc and Johbiiin IratU- i air
Rt'tail Trade— Quiet.
Manufacturing and Itidustry — Active
Collections — ("lood.
Remarks — Rusini'is hampered l)V lalmr
difficulties.
PORTLAND
Wholesale Trade — Ciood
Retail Trade — I'air.
Manufacturing anil Indu.stry — Active.
Collections— l-'air to pood.
LOS ANGELES
\\ holesalcrs report business the same.
Retailers expect increase in business.
Collections — Satisfactory.
Crop harvesting somewhat retarded by
lack of help.
Labor — Scarce.
Building — Quiet.
Automobile Sales — Not so active.
SPOKANE
Wholesale and JuMiiii^; Trade — Steailv.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Fair.
Collections — Normal.
Remarks — Labor trouble adjusting.
TACOMA
Wholesale and Jnhhinu; Trade — Fair.
Retail Trade — Improved.
Manufacturing and Industry — Curtailed
by strikes.
Colli-ctions — Fair.
SEATTLE
Wholesale and Joht)in(; Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctivc.
Collections — Fair.
Lumber — Unusually quiet.
DOOR DEVICES
Mr. C J. KidikT has seiure«l the ex-
clusive Pacilic Coast territory for all
the Rawlings Manufacturing Companies
Door Devices. These devices are in
use in all the (lovernmcnt Buildings ;it
Washington and in all school buildings
throughout the Fast. They are als"
in use on the Great Northern ami
Northern Pacific. .^ practical <lemon
stration can be had by conimuniv-ating
with Mr. C. J. Kohler. 73S Merchants
F.xchange BIdg . San Francisco. Phone
Krarnv 4457.
CASTOR OIL BFANS
The Signal Corps of the United
States Forces will rccjuire between now
and the first of July. 1918. a large
amount of castor oil for which it will
be necessary to secure beans for its
production from the .Xmerican tropical
islands and the South .American Con-
tinent. It will be desired to stimulate
the collection of these beans to such
an extent as to interfere as little as
practicable with the supply required
for commercial purposes It is esti-
mated that 600,000 to 7OO.000 bushels
of beans will be required.
( )iie <>t the greatest items of waste
in f.u>d is our annual loss by fire. This
has been considered so im|)ortant in
.\igeltinger, F. May and Grain. I7(>4
Ellis St.
.American Chicle Co.. Mfgrs. Chewing
Gum, 7.^5 Battery St.
Bowman. S. L., .Mfgrs. .Agent, 324 Ri-
alto BIdg.
food conservation that the National i Fletcher Investment
Business
Board of Fire Underwriters working
I with the Council of National Defense
' has made a complete study of the sit-
uation with a view to fire protection
1 in tluur mills, grain elevators, storage
I warehi»uses. and other places where
Brokerage. 235 Montgomery St.
General Import ^- F.x|)ort Co., Import
and Fxport. 4^)1 Market St.
Horn. Jr.. M.. Wholesale (Jrocer, 134
Clay St.
Japanese .Agricultural .Assn. (T. CMiiba
Managing Director), 510 Battery St.
Kline, II. J., Collections. .=^03 .Market Si
food is kept in <|uantities. Advis«jry I ii„„j,r,i. n. M. Hotelv Fairmont Hotel
committie> of insurance officials were Nelson, Thos., Capitalist 262 .Moncada
apitointed to c()-(»peratc with State I Way.
officials in 10 great divisions of the ' ^'iPP"A .C" •,.'':Y'L A^' .,!V!""""' ^^
country. .Arrangements were then made
for detailed inspections of property
where food is stored to discover fire
hazards, point them out to owners,
show hi>w the rate of insurance could
be reduce*! through eliminating danger-
ous features in construction, and em-
phasixing the importance of fire pre-
vention, cleanliness, and watchfulness.
Two engineers were detailed on the
emergency construction committee
which is building large food storages
tD provision our troops. These en-
gineers are specialists in fireproof con-
struction and fire prevention and they
will eliminate fire risks as far as pos-
sible. This fire prevention work has
been one of the quietest voluntary
services of the war, but it has been
carried on with great enthusiasm, en-
listing tens of thousands of insurance
men, fire chiefs and State officials,
Insurance Fxchange BIdg.
Smith, S. S.. Machinery. .s()3 Market Si
Walsh, Walter J. (Chal-.... K'nini.,..
Co.), 126 Bush St.
The Car Situation
The car situation is improving On
May 1st of this year unfilled car re-
quisitions amouiiu<l to 167,653 cars,
while on June .^Oth it amotinted to
105.782 cars — a reduction of 61,871 cars
in two months. The previous two
months showed an increase of 8,88S
cars. This decided improvement is
due in large part to the effective co-
operation of the shippers and the rail-
roads. The former have released their
equipment more rapidly and loaded it
heavier, antl the railroads have bought
new cars and locomotives, reduced the
number of cars and locomotives held in
the shops, and have increased the work
done by the equipment in use. There
is as yet much room for improvement
by both parties. In San Francisco, on
the one hand, wc find shippers who
hold cars overtime more than should
property owners and others concerned ! be and on the other hand the railroads
in the storage of food.
DECIDUOUS FRUIT
t alilornia s golden horn of plen-
ty has poured a luscious fruit flood
into the lap of the Fast this year.
Records show that deciduous fruit
shipments from last November
up to .August 27th of this year
total 9.903 carloads, the biggest in
history. .As compared with pre-
vious years the records read:
For 1914 8044
For 1915 7242
For 1916 9556
For 1917 9903
The grape inovement is now on
and the reports from all cfiunties
indicate a very heavy crop of
table grapes. .A recent estimate
placed the grape movement from
California at ll.OfK) cars.
fail to give prompt switching service
When one party is criticized a counter
accusation is made. Rather than ac-
cusation we should have a mutual self-
inspection, followed by steps to bring
about greater efficiency.
License for Wheat and Rye
Under date of .August 14th the Presi-
dent by proclamation has required li-
censes to be isstied for ronductins the
business of storage and distribution of
wheat and rye and the manufacture of
any products derived from wheat an«l
rye. except those oi>erating mills and
manufacturing platits of a daily capacitv
of 100 barrels or less and farmers and
co-operative associations of farmers
Licenses must be had on or before
.September 1. 1917, subject to the pen-
alties prescribed by the act. To obtain
licenses it will be necessary to operate
under such rules and regulations as
will be prescribed. It is |>robable that
these rules and regulations will be
eiven to the public within a few days.
Applications should be made to the
Food Administrator, Washin^Mon, D. C.
upon special forms prepared by that
office.
SIO
San Tr
hot
SAN FRAHCISCO
CHAMBER COMMERCE
. ACTtVITI
January 7,
Oflfirr at
fori '
S.,'
Cents per Year
M'
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linR
5>an FranctKo
rOQ WHAT voo
CALL - - -
WANT TO KNOW
- KCAQHY Ml
LINCOLN HIGHWAY SIGNS
The work of !■
coin Hitfhwav
laV •
hi:
ac
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of
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Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you •re inlcrcilcd wrritcio horrign
Tradv Drp«rim«nl of the Chanlbvr of
Cominvrcr givtni nunib«r.
1642. Panama (Republic of Panama^
for*) pear«.
1643. Villi. .iivrr (British Columbia)
tirni »i '-t in touch with pack-
er* wJ- I. turc tomato puree t"
hr u»e«l in packing hcrrinK. etc.
1644. Pcrnambuco (Brazil) concern
lesires to get in touch with exporter-^
Placement Bureau
In
f..r
,,
.!.(.,,..
to the appluani>
li»ted below, the
:reau In- ><i\ file a
niHMber
of ai
from
•L'ra
phrr*
b.
<d to till
unil
'tiKc cler-
the I'i
Ke;irny
Names, reference''.
\ IX li4cl by api>lic.ition t<'>
icement Bureau. Phon.
112.
507. l'..oM,„, .n
iuK or '
who ha^
thi<i kind of Mork
.ind manufacturer* not yet represented seUin^f experience
in Brazil References.
1645. .Apt (France) firm would like
to comnuinicatc with importers who
minht be interested in handliuK pre-
served fruits.
1646. .Madras (India) firm would lik
.'•• in touch with exporters of dye-..
.lis, metah. hardware, etc. Ref-
■ liii. . tnral. draiiKht-
rd by a man
experience in
Had also had some
Kxcellent local re-
- il aiitl
ritv
ctary
: time
are bet-
SHIP OF CONCktlE LAUNCHED
Ihere ha<« been lainuhe<l at a Norway
port the first Norwegian ship of iron
and concrete The vcsel wa* built with
tl,, .ird and i- i>f 200 tons.
\\ r was reached the hull
ber.i.... ...i.. -.1 from the sledge which
carried it. sank to a certain point then
righted itself and floated.
ferences furnished.
508. Publii- accountant wishes poiii-
tion as office inanaKcr. Has had ten
years experience in this line of work
(':in >l.i cxpertinjf, systematizing, com
^, statements, trial balances and
' sheets. lias exceptional local
feicrciKCS.
W-509. Voung woman would like a
position where her executive ability,
initiative and tact would be of value
Can meet the public, is an excellent
stenographer and has had 14 years
legal experience with one firm. Is
1647. New York (New ^■ork) com
pany wishes to get in touch with firms
requiring New York representation
1648. New York (New York) asso-
ciation wishes to get in conmiuiiication , wiJlinjf to start at a salary of $100 per
with firms interested in selling rice and month, if there is opportunity for ad-
beans (from Japan): grains, wheat, vancement.
corn, rye, barley, etc : <lried codfish. | 510. Accountant and ofTice executive,
prepared Scotch style; dried fruits: pre- | age 3^, married, possessing construction,
■served fruits: olives, etc. 1 engineering, manufacturing, hotel, and
1649. Milan (Italy) firm wishes to niercantilc experience, desires iiermaii-
get in communication with exporters of j ent connection. Now engaged in special
horizontal and vertical motors (2-4 and public accounting capacities. Ex-
ivliiiders). gears, raw and worke<l stan- ceptional local credentials
lard automobile parts for use in the
manufacture of agricultural and traction
engines.
Overcrowded Conditions of Eastern
Factories Will Necessitate Air
Plane Construction Here
.\...-..r.llI,,. f,, fl 1ri.T.Tr>ll
C<
its
ific coast IS to collie in ««>r
of the aviation contracf« in
war plan of the <^'i'
it i* the desire of
I re-
from
Pa-
f.i
t;
I
\\
be r
Coasi
. air
-;. the
• astern
that addi-
. ted here
IS the icU-graiii from the
r<-pre»entative of the Cham-
Is with general Pacific
.'s at the nations capitol
' ' :de to
I and
.:,! of
r
\
K
fc-
Pheian .Amrndnimi Kranting
oil locators in Naval Reserve
■■a
rtlii'l to
Number
511. Sfianish young man wishes posi-
tion with an import and export house
necfling a correspondent and general
export man, who is familiar with the
Latin-American countries.
512. Position wanted by a man who
has been for a number of years secre-
tary of a local manufacturing concern.
Can furnish satisfactory references.
W-513. Position wanted by a woman
who has always held executive jiosi-
tions. Would like position as ofTi(-<
manager of hotel or institution Has
had eight years experience and comes
highly recommended.
514. Position wanted with a reliable
shipping and commission house. Three
years general experience in the United
States and Mexico, mining supplies
and farm products. Knowledge of
, . Best of references.
I ii'i.ui that practical understanding has 1 515. F.xpcrt building constructor —
been reached regarding Camp I* remont ' licensed architect, 15 years experience,
and construction will be resumed. There desires employment. Practical supcrin-
arc no troops in sight for the carnp at tendent and construction expert: thor-
present but Department will utilize it i ough draftsman and detailer: 10 year^
by time it is finished. Kstimated cost | experience contracting: familiar with
of sanitary measures necessary has been ! state and local requirements regarding
greatly reduced and subject disposed of building and building materials. Fner-
Two. It is understood Secretary Daniels
will not oppose relief to California oil
men. Senator Pittman is writing strong
! which will be presented soon.
' tary Baker has advised Senator Sj>anish
Plans of .Aircraft Production Board
are undergoing change on account of
immense difTiculties met in building
.•\ir Fleet Plant. .Xn appropriation of
one billion dollars will be necessary.
When this is obtained there will be
large contracts let on Pacific Coast
because eastern factories are already'
overcrowded
gctic. capable, temjieratc habits, good
health. Highest references.
516. Locumtenens or assistant in
hospital position wanted by a graduate
of Cooper Medical College class of "95
Local references.
517. Construction engineer who has
had 15 years experience wishes position
Has fine references from fonuer cm
ployers.
San Tranclsco Chamber of Commerc* Actlvitio^
211
Export Embargo List Compiled
to This Date
Marine Department
l-or the information of mcnibcrs,
th* F-'orciKn Trade I^opurtinent jjivcs
below copy of the ofTiiial list of
articles on the export cnil>arK'> li>t:
(1st) rractically all articles of com-
imrcc destined to: Albania. Austria-
llimuary; that portion of BelRium oc-
lUl'ird by military forces of Germany,
I'.ulk'aria, Denmark, her colonies, pos-
>. --ions and protectorates, Greece, I-ux-
•iK'. The Kingdom of the N'cthcr-
' . Norway. Spain, her colonics, pos-
and protectorates: Sweden,
(I or Turkey: or any territory
by the military forces of
Germany or her allies.
(2nd) Licenses will be required to
ill countries for the following:
Original List Published July 23. 1917
Coal: coke: fuel oils. Iiibric.itinp oil,
' ol, head lantern oil. tolu.>!, naphtha.
ii)e. red oil: kerosene and gasoline.
'•"_' bunkers: food grains, flour
! therefrom, corn flour, barley.
• ! , • ', rice, oatmeal and rolled oats:
lotlder and feeds, oil cakes and oil-cake
meal, malt, peanuts: meats and fats,
poultry, cottonseed oil. copra, cocoa-
nuts, desiccated, butter, fish, dried,
canned or fre^h. xrease, inedible or
e<lible of, animal or vcRCtabie oriijin.
■ orn oil; fertilizers, cattle manure,
-hredded, nitrate of soda, poudrettc,
;iotato manure, potassium salts, land
idaster. potash, cyananidc, phosplioric
icid. phosphate rock, superphosphate,
chlorate potash, bone meal, bone' flour,
irround bone, dried blood: ammonia and
ammonia salts, acid ph->sphate: lin-
seed oil. lard, tinned milk, peanut
oil and butter, rapesecd oil. tallow,
tallow candles, stearic acid: pig iron:
*teel billets; steel sheet bars, steel
blooms, steel slabs: ship plates and
-tructural shapes, iron plates, "I" beams.
iiilled steel plates, rolled steel plates,
-teel channels, steel auRles, milled
-teel, ordinary tank quality, steel
beams, steel plates, 'ii of inch thick,
or heavier; steel sheets, li inch thick
or heavier are classified as steel plates.
«tcel tees and zees, structural steel
-liapes, steel doors, boiler plates, tank
plates, steel car frames, steel towers:
scrap iron and scrap steel: ferroman-
c.inesc, Ruano, humus, hardwood ashes.
oot, sheep manure, pulverized, anhy-
Irous, ammonia: arms, ammunition, and
xplosives, nitrate of potash, ro-i.i ^y,\.
phnr, saltpetre, turpentine
29,
Additional list published August
1917, effective at midnight
Sugar, glucose, syrup and molasses.
Fcrro silicon and spiegeleisen: steel
ingots, slabs and «heet bars: fabric
structural iron and steel including:
Reams, channels, angles, T's and 7.\
and plates fabricated and shipped
(knocked downC toid steel, high speed
steel and alloy steels an<l machine tools,
steel, harileniiig materials.
.Aeronautical machines, and instru-
ments: their parts and accessories
thereof.
Kther; alcohol, sulphuric acid and
its salts, acetone, nitric acid anti its
salts, benzol and its derivatives, phenol
and its derivatives: t<duol and its de-
rivatives, mercury an<l its -.ilt-. glycer
ine. potash and its salts.
.Ml cyani<les and films.
Carrier and other pigeons; anti-war
craft instruments, apparatus and acces-
sories; all radio and wireless apparatus
ami its accessories; optical glass, optical
instruments and reflectors.
Cotton and cotton lintcrs: wool; wool
rags; wool and khaki clippings. an<l
wool products: flax, sisal, iute. hemp
and all manufactures thereof.
Hides, skins, leather, leather belting,
sole an<l upper leather, leather boots
and shoes, harness and saddles. leather
clothing.
Soap and soap powders.
.Ml engines and motors operated by
steam, gas. electricty or other motive
power, and their accessories: metal and
wood working machinery; oil well cas-
ing: oil well drilling implements .and
machinery, and the accessories thereof;
steam boilers: turbines. condensers,
pumps, and accessories thereof; all
electrical equipment.
Crucibles, emery, emery wheels, car-
borundum and all artificial abrasives.
Copper (including: copper ingots,
bars, rods, plates, sheets, tubes, wire
and scrap thereof); lead and white
lead; tin. tin plate, tin cans and all
other articles containing tin: nickel,
ahiminum; zinc; plumbage, and platinum.
Newspaper, print paper, plimibago,
wood pulp, cellulose.
.Ash, spruce, walnut, mahogany, oak
and birch woods.
Industrial diamonds.
Pacific Aero Club Meet
Aviation interest on the Pacific Coast
will be centered during the week of
September 8th or 15th inclusive, on
the MERT to be held on the State
Fair Grounds at Sacramento under the
auspices of the T.XCIFIC AERO
CI.UB, official sanction for which has
been granted by the .Aero Club of
.\tnerica.
The program for the MI'.ET will
consist of Relay Races, Bomb Droppinjf
Contests, Pursuit Races. .Accuracy of
Landing Contests and Halloon Break-
ing, consisting of releasing toy balloons
and driving at them with aeroplanes
in a contest between the aviators for
a trophy to go to the -.nc '-xploding
the greatest number.
San Francisco & Portland Steamship
Company's Steamer Rom- City which had
been in port for the last month, being
repaired and th»ir«>ughly overhauled by
the Union Iron Works, steamed from
here on August 25th on her regular
schedule, and will run in conjunction
with the Company's Steamer Heaver
as heretofore.
British Schooner Coquitlam City was
sold last week by Dodwell & Crmipany
to Jas. (iriffith & Company of Seattle
and will be converted into a barge.
The Java-Pacific Line, extra freighter
Roggeveen, from Belawan, Sabang and
Batavia, arrived here on .August 27th
consigned to J. D. Spreckels & Bros
Co. She brought 1H.225 cases and
3.SJ1 bales riii)l)er, 5,1(K) cases gabier,
l,4/>4 bales tol>acco, 10,162 cases tea,
5,346 cases oil, 2<J4 bags pepper, and
21 cases gold and silver bullion.
Barkcntinc Gcorgina arrived at Mel-
bourne on August 27th from Tacoma
with a cargo of 1,502,660 feet Douglas
fir. shi|>pcd by Comyn, Mackall & Com-
pany. Vessel was 137 days making voy-
age. .After a short stop at Sydney
enroute.
2.200 cases of canned tuna fish arrived
from Southern California la»t week by
water.
Steamer Savannah formerly the Ger-
man Steamer Saxonia, and now on
Puget Sound being overhauled, will
shortly proceed to this city and be
placeil into commercial service by the
United States Government.
•American Ship DrcadnauKht, 2,875
tons register will be placed on the
berth to load for Sydney and Melbourne
by Geo. W. McNcar, Inc. September
loading.
Norwegian Steamer \'o!uiid which
arrived on Sound port last week after
discharging will proceed to N'anaimo,
and there load a coal cargo for San
I'Vancisco.
1« >^
Navy Purchasing Plan
In order that the purchase of sup-
plies for the United States Navy might
j be distributed throuRhout the United
States in a more far-reaching manner
than previously, a plan has been adopted
by .A<lniiral Samuel McGowan. Pay-
master General of the Navy, and is now
being put into effect, with excellent
results. This wide-spread distrilnition
has been made possible thr<HiKh the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States of .America, which organization
has its executive headquarters in Wash-
ington.
The Navy has been since the first <if
the present year engaged in the pur-
chase of large quantities of supplies of
every character, for equipping the vari-
ous fleets and navy yards throughout
the country. Through the aid of the
Chamber of Commerce of the Unite«l
States of America, the co-operation of
over one hundred "live wires" was
enlisted. The oflTicials of the various
local chambers of commerce or other
commercial organizations have arranged
to bring the needs of the Navv speci-
fically to the attention of the local
manufacturers.
312
Sp-
The Psychuiugy of Wages
By ('.. (;. McCheaney
Amon^ the Momberr
.(.. I..
I.I liKilr f\:iliiiirl K.iii ^^r> \tirli-t <si .l,-il'
L
how ihit f!i
help iic ->t
in order <•
iife« iiiii«» lit* i^rcMia _. _ _ . ^ . .
The San Francitco Groccrt Attncii-
• • • •■ ■• ha« taken offices at 637 Phrlan
' linK.
r. Holm ha* located at 7Ift Pacific
'" I^I'Ir . and will rniraffe in wholc«alc
miilinrry hnnincvA
The Slandurd Photo Print Service.
iiKtr» owr men. 370 Kii** HMk . will enuaRe in the
M monev he- |.hfi|ojtiat reproductions of lilue print*,
•rd. etc
1 lie United Import Co. hat taken
V that there ia a radi- temporary officea at 361 Phelan RldR.
1 ii-t •I* view. The ' », . ax, ,
,„ jt |)p , Abraham & Mauser. m.-inufacturniR
\'\nv. the i '""■'*''■*• ha^*" located at 246 Powell St
: ulcul. lU ..^11> vital thinK ^ ^ ^ffj,.^ „^ ,j,^ j;,.,^ ,^^,^,, ,,f
rv .. nr„hcr profile nor waRcv „^^,,^^ CommiMioner. in to be con-
fttrurted at the foot of Jonc« Si.
prodacet a constant
in
of
the
hi«
,11 1-K
•ither
he does not
is th?- law .
•n>'
his
to W'jfk I
in hafitne*»
of '^ '
on-
on '..-
\n the
one tl'r
war over wa^c^.
Mr M. C
Rortjr. of the American
Telephone and TrleRraph Company.
»ay». "The averaRc employee of today
c may not b<
Hut it i*
the point of view be so
•X make the controversy coi
rather than destructive There
timliiiit; vainetl by (li>i-<>untinR
!il». The dcN '
is vital to
I the ilcati (■.. .
a new ideal and a iiexv
trial proRress is iaially lit
Will such an itieal be niorr
:it. more viRorou"*. mure fr.ink.
liurt bcncficient, more manly?
If ca|>ital and labor are t" '»'• partners
\ not have a clear i of
i-iples on which each - <• in
' ■ c* \\ ;\ iM.t an
it will be beyon«l
, J publicity both of
- that will tear o(T the
J from the industrial
ilrvil and Miid him shame<l-faced to his
haunts, .-ind thus .-ilhiw an adjustment
in the liKht of facts an<l on the basis
of equitable industrial principles.
Change of Classificatioii Rates?
The Western
lee will on Ir
take up and c
of chanijini? ihr
Ihr
"1
G
R.^
la
Vi
Ir
C
Li:
CaKr r.r 1 r.i.M r < '■ •
struction. Powder. .M
Hose, Cotton. I.inen. I'-a-nT or iwn
ber. Cigars or CiKaretles. Car Mover
Pushers. Mat*. Door or 1
Mttnre. Charcoal. Wood. C'--
Pipe FittinRs, Frit. Pcamii
.- MilU, Seed Clraiiini; Machines.
T'^hn C. Seigfrird Co.. whoIes.«I<
<-r* in teas, has moved their ofTucN
.; :ii Chicago to San Francisco and ar<-
located at 26R Market St.
The store of M. S. Gunst & Co, in
the T'laliron Rldg. is to he enlarged
by taking in the adjoining *tore
Reich & I.ievre have opened a cloak
' suit house at 125 Geary St
X M. (jiillcy ha* taken oflTices at
161 California Street, and is represent-
ing a new wholesale coffee company.
Abraham & Mauser have engaged in
the business of manufacturing furrier*
and are located at 246 Powell St.
I The Trade Cooperation Russian Na-
tiftnal House is a new export .ind import
company with offices at .''1.^ Santa Ma-
rina Ruilding.
.\ new factory for the nianufacliire of
'pants has been opened at 437 Market
Street by I. Cantrovich, formerly of
Shanghai.
Pacific Coast Branch of the General
Tire Co. has been located at 23 Main
Street with Richard Jose as manager.
.Another Cloak and Suit Factory has
been opene<l at 25 Stockton Street
•■■'Icr the name of the Republic Manu-
Miring Company.
The Workman Packing Cfunpany. 432
~th Street, is enlarging plant by the
addition of lO/NK) square feet.
Opportunity in Masftachusetts
..drens Vehicles. Harness ,^ p s,„^kwen, Massasoit Hotel.
-^ry. Stoves and Ranges. Springfield. Mass.. wishes to get in *
;ic Tires. Rock Crushers. louch with Pacific Coast dealers in art
...l.crs desiring further information <9'»/'» *".** af«««^IV .'°''' .*''- **''' ?^"P'
. . . 1 • . .1. with a view to placing their goods on
obtain same by applying to the .^^ „„^^„ ^Jy^^ ^-^ose interested
nation Department of the should communicate direct with Mr
■ r. I Stock well.
San Franctsco Chamber of Commerca Activifios
213
Semi-Annual Meeting of the California
Development Board
Al the Scrni-
California l)r\
held in San l.m
;r«l to
;tcntl»cr
will
til.
be
the
.lli-
and 8(1) the fulluwiti({ prograni
prcscnlcd:
Convcntit)n called to order at U)
o'clock by Wm. J. I>ullon. I're>iilcnt «»f
the California V ' * " ' ''
M Stover. Ma
will wclcuiue iK . .,
The first address will be that of Mr.
Frederick J Knster. {'resident of the
San l•"ran^.■l^co C"hanil)er of Coninurce.
who will speak «>n "Vitalizing the Cham-
ber* of Commerce", to be followed by
an address by Mr. Max J. Kiihl i>f San
Francisco on the "Influence of the
Chambers of Commerce in l.eKislation"
Ample time will be jj'ven for disc'us-
sion before the adjournment for Iniich-
ron.
'I he afternoon session will In- calletl
to order al 2 o'clock. The first addrc^x
will be that of Mr. Freeman II. I'.lood-
Kood. Comntissioner, nopartnu-nt oi
Real Kstate, Sacramento, on "Coloni/a
tion and Land Sales", "l-"arnu-r> Proh-
letns" by Mr. D. O Lively of San Fran-
cisco and- the "Labor Situation" by Col
l«ihn P. Irish of Oakland.
i.tii-
In the
< ....-!.. j,, to be t'>- ■ ' •' •"
and th<
entertain
i>bi»po chamber of C omnurce.
itiorninK a M) mile auto trip will be tak-
en to visit the largest oil reservoirs in
the world at the Tank l-'arm. San Luis
. ., . . . . , . , j,^,^,
: and
i'.i-ach
.At the noon hour u-d Lamb
anil Hull's Head l.m ill be serv-
ed at the splendid (|uaitcrs of the Val-
njont CfMintry Club.
Special cars will bo attached to S.nitli
ern Pacitic train KaxiuK 8:10 1' M
Third Street Depot, Thnrsilay, Siiiitm-
I er 6th: arriviuK San Lui> Obispo early
I'riday morning'. Stptenilier 7th. where
cars will be side trackrd allowiuK pass-
engers to remain aboard as Iouk as ilt-
sired. Return to San I-'ranci>co can be
made any tlay up t«) and including Scp-
icmlur II til. The ap|>ro.\imate cost,
including round tri|> railroad tare and
lower birth each way will ' vijni
compartments may be seiiiri
.•.\tra antl drawiii)^ rooms tor :
if occupied by «»ne person, keservaiions
will be made upon application.
Pacific Coast Traffic League
Annual Meeting
The recent transcontinental decision
was the principal Mibjcct discussed at
the annual mcctiuK oi the Pacific Coast
Traffic Leajjuc held in the offices of
the Traflfic Hureau duriuK Monday and
Tuesday of last week. No definite ac-
tion was taken, owing to the fact that
the carriers have not as yet advised as
to how they intend to comply with the
order of the Commission.
The election of officers resulted in
Seth Mann, Attorney and ManaRcr of
the Traffic Bureau, bein^' continued as
President: S. J. Wcttrick of the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial
Club was elected Vice-President; and
Harry E. Stocker Secretary-Treasurer
in place of Lieutenant Conimander John
S. Willis, formerly .Assistant ManaRcr
of the Traffic Hureau. whose duties with
the United States Navy rendered it
impossible lor him to continue as an
"fficer of the League.
The new Directors are as tidlows:
Seth Mann, San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce; S. J. Wcttrick, Seattle
Chamber of Commerce ami Commercial
Club; J. H. Lothrnp. Portland Traffic
and Transportation .\ssoei.ition and (j.
J. Bradley, Merchants & Manufacturers
Traffic Association of Sacramento.
The purpose of the Pacific Coast
Traffic League is to protect the interests
of the Pacific C ui^t cities in all trans-
portation matters, but particularly those
involved in transcontinental rate adjust-
ments. This organization was formed
in January, 1916. at a meeting called in
the offices of the Traffic Bureau by Mr.
Mann, with a view of bringing about
an organization of this nature, so that
the Pacific Coast cities might more
effectually co-r>perate in the handling
of important traffic matters.
War Revenue Bill
The War Revenue bill is being con-
densed into a 16-page pamphlet by the
Mysell-Rollins Co. for publication im-
mediately after the enactment of the
bill. The pamphlet will contain a
synopsis of all war taxes with tables
and examples of its application to in-
dividuals. corp.>rations. partnerships,
joitft-stock companies, insurance
panics, etc.; a schedule of the
taxes and taxes on estates, m.i
tures, coffee, tea and sugar, bev
autos. admissions, war postal rat'
bacco and its manufactures and facilities i
furnished by public utilities. |
Child Labor La^vv
The Federal "Child Labor Law"
went into effect on September 1st.
I'nder its pr<nisi«>ns no minor under
fourteen years of age may be employed
for hire or wages: for the emplf>yment
of minors between the ages of 14 and
16 years, a permit must be sectired from
the Slate Labor Commissioner John P
" ' "m. 948 Market Street Goods
'I where child labor is em-
.... .si be stamped or labeled to
•fct that they were produced in
•inity with the provisions of the
icderal Law; this for the protection of
transportation companies and retailers.
Business for You
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL
FILE
I or the convenience of members
oi the Chamber of Comnu-rcc who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the Hoor of the
i.xchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this office. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each «lepartment re<|uires.
Block. Buite.
for women's
Cali-
with
San
.Sei.tember 15, 1917. at II A. M bids
will be opened at the offices of the De-
partment Quartermaster 601 Market
Street for a <|uantity of fresh beef. Par-
ticulars are on file at the office of the
Chamber.
Henry Paul Roepke, (ieneral Delivery.
^'ilwaukee. Wis., desires to secure ac-
iints to sell California wines, flower
ads ancl abalone jewelry in that
market.
Castle Creek .Mining Co, Republic.
Wash, are in the market for sugar pans
H steel about 5 ft. diameter and 18 in
deep, and cauldrons of the usual type
to hold approximately SO gallons.
James W. Kllis, Crookston, Neb.,
wishes to interest capital in the manu-
facture of a patented safety appliance
for motor vehicles, the object of which
is to save occupants of car when it
turns turtle.
Ralph .Marcus, Concord
Mont., is in the market
silk underwear, wholesale.
Miss Cora Fraser, Cresent Mills,
fornia, desires to get in touch
wholesale millinery houses in
Francisco.
Automatic Saw Guide & Machine Co..
Irwin. Penn., desires to get in touch
with dealers in small band saws in this
city.
D. R. Barry, Beaumont. Texas, wishes
to secure accounts to represent San
Francisco manufacturers in that market.
Cieo. Dreashcr. 34)10 Main St.. Ocean
Park, Cal., is in the market for a
Etreet hand organ.
Harry Jeibmann. Orenco. Oregon, is
seeking a market for several tons of
willows suitable for making furniture,
4 to 7 feet at 15 cents per pound f. o.
b. Orenco.
Foxworth & Bush, Deming. New
Mexico, are in the market for fish
wholesale.
R. T. Parker. Kcelcr. Cal., is in th«-
market for made-to-measure shirts and
underwear, nut and candy vending
machines and supplies.
Nowell E.state Co.. 112 Market St.,
San Francisco, desire to get in touch
with manufacturers of dishes and glass-
ware such as tumblers.
Importing firm wants to get in touch
with parties interested in guano, a fer-
tilizer. Ben Padilla & Co., 1205 First
Nat. Bank Building.
The Industrial Advance of .-.
GENERAL OFFICES AMERICAN CAN COMPANY
FXHIBIT NUMBER FOURTEEN
Fifteen Hundred Men and Women are on the Payroll Here
UK above cut shows the
Gcnoral Line factory. 22nd
and .Vd Streets of the
American Can Company,
general oflFiccs «»f the Paci-
fic I)i>trict are located in
the Mills Huildinf; This plant is a
Class A reinforced concrete and brick
(actory building, a model as to construc-
tion. liKhting, equipment and sanitary
details. There are over six hundred
people employed in its operation and it
maintaiv ' - ■ ' ! Station in charge
of a tr..: nur^c. whose duty
IS not u:.... ... ..>sistanct' in case of
injury and sickncs'*. but also social ser-
vice work among the female employees.
This company made its advent among
the indifitries of the city in 1902. when
it ■ ' the factory of the Pacific
Sli Works located at 7th and
Tii»n-.i).i Streets. It operated that
plant with about five hundred in its em-
ployment until the great fire of 1906.
producing — what in those days-
were known as Packer's hole and
cap cans, used in the packing of fruits
and vegetables as well as general line
cans.
About the same time it purchased the
F". A. Robbins Machine Shop which em-
ployed about fifty machinists.
In 1906 with both its factory and ma-
chine shop in ruins it to<»k temporary
quarters in Oakland and proceeded at
once to make cans for the asparagus
packers, who were then in the midst of
their season. It can be said that al-
though the city was in ruins and tin-
can plant destroyed, the a-paragus in-
dustry suffered practically no loss, as
inside of thirty days machinery was
rushed from the east and installed and
the company was again doing its share
towards rehabilitating ruined industries.
It might be said that the factories of
the company in the east came to the
rescue and supplied cans in the interim.
Late in 1906. quarters being too small,
the company took over the plant of the
Union Can Company which it operated
in conjunction with the Oakland factory.
Then in 1907 it built on the old site a
general line factory and closed the Oak-
land plant as well as that of the Union
Can Company, purchasing in its stead
the United Can Company located at 19th
and Harrison Streets, which was greatly
enlarged and completely rebuilt. In
1911 it purchased the machine shop of
the J. A. Gray Company and in 1916
l)uilt the factory, cut of which is shown
above.
It may be interesting to know that
the company began operations in this
city with one plant enjploying about
five hundred people .md at the present
time has on its pay-roll in this city
alone, about fifteen hundred and operates
one factory for sanitary cans, one for
general line cans and two machine shops.
as well as having plants along the coast
at Vancouver, B. C. Seattle, Portland.
San Jose and I.os Angeles. In the
Hawaiian Islands there are factories lo-
cated at HonohiUi and Haiku.
At the sanitary can factory the lights,
during a large part of the year arc
never out; the machine shops in the
busy season operate three shifts. It
produces in California all the cans it
sells in this state and therefore can be
truly called a home industry. Ii» ad-
dition to producing packers and general ^ 1
line cans, it makes every conceivable v.- I
article produced from tin plate.
The company trade mark is "Canco"
and wherever its banner emblazoned
with this mark is unfurled there is car-
ried eflficicncy and service — service its
watchword and efficiency its aim.
CHAMBER QIT^pMMERQE. ACTIVITIES
j5v ^ATED JUv A^^^ mwrwnwSniwwt
^g^^S&Ui^
k^*»t«««*««#««t««%^
•Uo/. ^
T'Ae Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 13th. 1917
^o. 37
TRANS-PACIFIC FREIGHT RATES MAY BE REDUCED
Negotiations Progressing in Washington
Toward This .End
UK Cliambcr is advised by
its Washington represent-
ative that negotiations are
progressinK between Amer-
ican and Japanese official
with a view to the reduc-
tion of Japanese freight rates across tlie
I'acilic anil for recii)rf)cal arrangeiiienls
whereby Japan will turn over ships for
operation in exchange for steel plates.
It is stated by the Washington repre-
sentative of the Chamber that the Jap-
anese are showing every desire to meet
the Americans and that it seems safe
to predict that Japanese freight rates
will be lowered to and from San
I'rancisco.
I'.xporters and Importers should look
with satisfaction at the announcement
that Trans-Pacilic freight rates are
likely to be lowered. The present higli
rates have, in many cases, stopped the
importation and exportation of many
commodities on account of bringing the
cost to a point where numerous arti-
cles could not be used. The high rates
Kast-bound on raw pro<lucts have neces-
sarily increased the cost of manufac-
tured i)rf)ducts in which they figured.
Users of grain sacks which arc abso-
lutely necessary for the handling of
F'acific Coast cereals have had to pay
as high as one hundred and forty
dollars a ton from Calcutta thereby in-
WILL YOU GO?
The Modesto Chaml)er of Com-
merce has invite<l this organiza-
tion to send a delegation to the
Second .\nnual Stanislaus Live-
stock Show to be held in Mo-
•lesto, September 17th to 22nd,
inclusive.
The Glenn County Livestock
and Agricultural Association has
likewise extended an invitation to
attend their show to be held in
Orland, Glenn County, September
26th to 30th, inclusive.
The success of the Chamber's
excursion to Chico and other
county expositions proves the ex-
pediency of attending these inter-
esting exhibitions and of accept-
ing the cordial invitations of our
neighbors in tiie b a c k-b o n e
counties of California.
Special cars will leave here for
Modesto, Saturday, September
22nd and for Orland on Saturday.
September 29th.
i'lease fill out the following
and receive full particulars:
Please send data re-excursion to
Modesto Orland
Name _
Address
I'irm
I reusing the cost of wheat and natur-
ally flour.
Another benefit that will accrue from
a reduction in Trans-Pacific rates is
to divert still more imports and ex-
ports from direct sailing to and from
the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast
then by rail to and from the manu-
facturing centers of the middle West
and Last. Should such action be taken
it will have a tendency to attract to
the Pacific Coast an increasing volume
of foreign commerce much of which
will undoubtedly remain after the war
and it is the entering wedge whereby
the Pacific Coast will commence to
come into its own. The interior water-
ways will undoubtedly come into great-
er use diverting thousands of tons to
the Gulf ports which heretofore were
shipped by the .Atlantic. On the Pacific
it will have a tendency to encourage
I manufacturing and when the war is
over and ocean freights again become
normal, vessels will be attracted to the
Coastwise trade between the Atlantic
and Pacific and this shoiild also have
a tendency to bring a greater share of
Oriental raw products to the Coast
cities thence to be trans-shipped by water
tiirough the Canal to New Orleans and
up the Mississippi river to the great
industrial centers of the middle states.
S16
S«n Tr
Co-operaHon of Every Citizen Needed to
Preserve Law and Order in San Francisco
Says Ex-Governor Gillett
Former State Executive Offers to Serve Chamber
of Commerce to Bring About
Changed Conditions
IIK followiiit; l«tt<'r wliitli is sell txpliiiiaturv lias hwu
nTi'iv«-«l l»y President Kri'dcrick .1. Koslrr fn»iii .1. N.
(tillctt, former jfovfriior of CaliforniH :
'"Vour li'ttrr ur^in^ im* nt>t to n'sijjn as a iihmmIht
of till- Cliaiiiltcr of ('oiiiiiicri-i> lia.s l)»'«'ii ri't'iMvotl.
I only juiiifd tlu* CliaiiilM-r tfinporariiy as I uaiittd to h«'lp
what little I could in tin* li^lit wliii-li tin- ('liaiiilxr was iIhmi iiiakiii^
in San Franciseo.
MAYOR ROLPH S LETTER
I have reatl Mayor Holph's h-tter to yon. aixl I als<i have read
the advertiseiiient wliieh the Chuinher has piihlished in the Chroniele,
and I believe a situation exists in San Franeiseo now whieh r«'i|uires
the eo-operatiun of every eiti/en who is desirous of seeing law and
ortler prevail in that eity.
POLICE FORCE NEEDS SUPPORT
From my own experience in the strct ear strike of 1!MI7 I
know that the police force of San Fraiu-ist-o is very clTi«'ient and
able t<» cope with any strike situation which may arise, ami it is only
necessary for the fon*e to kimw that it has the support of th<»sc in
authority.
San Francisco should he ma«le a |»lace win'rc m«*n can work.
invest their money, and do business without being crushed by nu)nopoly
or destroyed by labor organizations.
LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE
It is too bad that any community should be forced to form
a I^aw and Order Committee, but when conditions become such that
men cannot, unmolested, carry on their legitimate busim-ss, or when
men are interfered with in their «laily labor by striking forces, antl
those in authority seem unable or unwilling to cope with the situation,
then it is proper and neci's.sary that the citi/ens intercstc«l in the
future and welfare of the eity, slundd lend their intluence to the
enforcement of p«'aee an<l order.
FORMER GOVERNOR TO AID
I beg to withdraw my resignation as a member of tin- Chamber
of Commeree, and upon my rettirn to San Francis<'o will be pleased
to co-operate with the Chamber to bring about in San Franeiseo a
condition which will welcome both capital and labor.
You have a difficult ta.nk to perform, but I know you will
do it honestly, courageously, and fairly, having only the «mc end in
view, and that is the welfare of your eity."
Semi-Annual Meet
of California De-
velopment Board
The semi-annual conxcntion nf ilic
C.tlifornia I)fvclu|>nicnt lloarti licltl at
>.M Lni» Obispo on the 7ili anil M\
Mi>t . was ont- of the nv nsJuI
hilil by the Hoard for .ir>.
this not .mly front an cil;.. ..;. ;iu«l
instriutut' viewpoint but ironi that nt
entertainment as well, the eiti/ms of
San Luis deinonslratin); i-onclusively
that they too "know how."
The date was .nlso that of the ineel-
inK of the .San I.tiis Ohjspo Chainlier
of Coniinerce and the address of l-'red-
erick J. Koster on "Vitali/iuK Cham-
bers of Comntercc" was applau<led t<>
the echo. Tite addresse> of I). (),
l-ively on the "Farmers' I'roblents,"
Col. John V. Irish on "The I.al»or
Situation" and Max J. Kuh) on the
"intluence of Chambers (if Commerce
in Legislation," were well received and
created mucli favorable comment
.Mayor \V. M. Stover extemlitl tlie
freedom of the city to the di-k^ates and
was responded to by Robert .Newton
Lynch, vice-president and Kemral man
ajfcr of the San Francisco Cliamber of
Commerce. Secretary Roberts of the
San Luis Chamber of Commerce at-
tended to tlie details of entertainment.
.\utos were supplied for a trip to all
interesting points in the vicinity an<l a
barbecue luncheon served under tin
trees on the beautiful K''ound> of the
Vahnont Country Club com|>lete<l the
program of the meeting.
Airplanes for Export
to Rtassia May be
Made in tHe State
According to telegraphic advico re-
ceived by the Chamber from it> W'ash-
intlton Representative, California is in
line to be made the center for airplane
manufacture, for the iilane> that are to
he shipped to both Japan and Russia.
In addition to the fielcj and i>lant that
has already been established at North
Island, San DicRo Hay, it is said that
another site will be selected in Cali-
fornia. The wire received by the
Chamber from WashiuRton follows:
"Howard Coffin, Chairman of .Mr-
craft Production Hoard, informed your
correspon«lent that manufacture of air-
planes on Pacific Coast would be con-
fined to number of ]>lanes needed on
coast until further plans were dcvclope<l.
If Congress makes appropriations t<>
be asked, there will be big increase of
production on Pacific Coast. There is
also prospect that Japan and Russia
will be supplied with airplanes built
on Pacific Coast. The chief airplane
headquarters on coast will be North
Island, San Diego Bay, where tem-
porary buildings are now being turned
into permanent ones. CofTin also said
another training ground would probably
be selected in California. Senate is
expected to take Walsh Leasing Bill
this week."
San fpanclsco Chamber of Ccmmerco Activitios
217
Trade at a Glance Women Should be
by Bradstreets Trained for Perma-
nent Positions
New Members Since
Last Publication
SAN FRANCISCO
Wholesale and JobbiiiK Trade — Fair
Retail Trade — Fair.
ManufacturiiiK and Iinlustry — Aetive
Collect ii>ns — Good.
'Good.
.•\ctivc.
LOS ANGELES
WlioK-alo ami .Kil>l>iiin Trade
Retail Trade N'orinal.
Matnit'actiiriiiK and Indu.strv -
Collections — Good.
Raw Materials — Scarce
PORTLAND
W hole-ale Trade O-m..!.
Retail Trade— Quiet.
Manufacturing; and Indusirv
Collections — Good.
TACOMA
Wholesale and Jchliiiii.; irade
Retail Trade-Improved
MannfacturinR and Industry- V
Collections — I'air.
SPOKANE
Wholesale and Johbinjf Trade— Fair.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturin>f .ind Indn^try — Outlook
better.
Collections — Slow.
Remarks — Labor scarce.
Fa
air.
ir.
(lood
SEATTLE
Wholesale and Joliliini; Trade
Retail Trade — Improved.
Manufacturing and Industry — Good.
Collections — Improved.
Labor — Scarce.
Merchandising Con«iitions
I'ollowini,; is a report of the Mer-
chandising conditions for California
for the month of .XuRust as issued by
the Research Department of the Credit
Clearing House:
Purchase activity shows an increase
uf 1 per cent over July and an increase
of 3 per cent over .Xugust. 1916. In-
debtedness shows a decrease
cent for July and 4 per
.\uKUst. 1916.
an increase of
an increase of
1916.
That the training <if women to take
positions made vacant by enlisted aiul
drafted men would prove of far greater
value than is thought to be the case i
at present was the opinion expressed
Monday, by a credit man in I'ne of the
!arge NIarket Street stores. lie said
be believed tliat many men who lived
the outdoor life of the soldier wt)uld
■|nd it ditTicult to return to their former
indoor occujiations. His statement fol-
lows:
"I think that the stores are making
I mistake if they look upon the
substitution of girls for men in the
departments where girls are able to do !
:he work, as jusl a temporary proposi-
tion, for the men who have gone to i
camp or to the firing line in T'rance
will, in many cases, be unwilling to !
do the work they were doing before
they experienced the outdoor life of a [
soldier. Life in the field will change '
many a man's i)erspective and cause
liim to turn to other lines of work, |
particularly outdoor work, after his
soldiering is over.
"I think that it is good policy for
the stores to train the women ju.st as
rapidly as possible, for it is my opinion
that the proportion of women to men
in the stores will be much greater from
now on.
"There arc three departments in a
store where saleswomen would perhaps,
look odd, and that is in the furniture,
pianos and the carpet departments, yet
in all three, women could handle the
work eflfectiveb', and with proper train-
ing would do the work just as well
as the men.
"I hardly think that any of the San
I'rancisco stores and offices have, to
date, lost very many men, comparatively
speaking, but if the war goes on every
store may find it absolutely necessary
to substitute women for men all
through the store and to have them
properly trained, so that they could, if
of 2 per I necessary, permanently fill the positions
cent for thev now take."
Payment activity show
2 per cent over July an<
4 per cent ■■'•■'■ \ii">i,|
m fm
Export Licenses
The Foreign Trade Department is
using every eflFort to try and have con- j
ditions surrounding the procuring of
Export Licenses made easier but urges]
that merchants desiring to procure li- i
censes make application as far in ad-
vance as possible. The Export I'ureau
in Washington is receiving thousands
of applications daily from all over the
country and these applications art
CONSIDERED IN THE ORDER IN
WHICH THEY ARE RECEIVED
hence early application may save nit
only expense of telegraphing but de
lays and annoyances.
Special Members
The following have been elected
to special membership since last
publication:
Shirley Hakcr — Training in En-
gineers Corps at Ft. Leaven-
worth, Kansas.
Gilbert M. Uarrett — Serving \:\
Surgical Service of U. S. .\rmy.
Bertram Cadwalader — Received Ma-
jor's Commission in R. O. 'T. C.
Thos. .\. Driscoll — Capt. of Cav-
alry.
O. W. Farenholt — Rear .Admiral
in U. S. Navy.
Chas. H. Pau'en — With Engineers
Corps in I-'rance.
L. H. Tryon — 2nd Lieut, in Quar-
termasters Corps.
Malcolm .\. Coles — Major and
Judge .'\dvocatc in Provost Mar-
shal General's Office.
Halazs, D., New Leather Cmods Co..
1138 Phelan BIdg.
Bullock, J. I-'.. -Mgr. Bureau of National
Literature. 916 Hearst BIdg.
Continental Trading Co., Export and
Import, 510 Battery St.
Ilirsch Motor Co., 1415 Hewes BIdg
Mez<|uida, Mateo M., Import and Ex-
port, 214 hVont St.
Pavne. W. C. Merchandise Broker. 112
Slarket St.
Penrose, Wilmer, Representing .\tlantic
Ore & Alloy Co.. 323 Holbrook BIdg.
Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., The. Musical
Instruments. 985 Market St.
Stephens, J. .\., .\ttorney at Law, 723
Monadnock BIdg.
Walters I'Mouring Nlills, 24 California St.
Wilcox, J. C. Representing Simmons
Hardware Co.. 507 Mission St.
United States Civil Service
Examinations
The United States Civil Service Com-
mission announces the following open
competitive examinations for positions
in the several ordnance establishments
of the W^ir Department, or in or under
the office of the Chief of Ordnance.
W'ar Department, Washington, D. C
The salaries named are for entrance.
Mechanical engineer, artillery ammuni-
tion, $.^.mn to «.\f)<)() year.
Mechanical I-'uKineer, experimental
work. $2.5(X) to $3,000 year.
Mechanical draftsman, $1,000 to $1,400
year.
.Apprentice draftsman. $480 year.
Inspector of artillery ammunition,
$1,500 to $2,400 year.
Inspector of field artillery ammuni-
tion steel. $1,500 to $2,400 year.
Ass't inspector of field artillery ain-
munition steel, $3.50 to $5.00 day.
Inspector of ammunition packing box-
es. $3.52 day to $1,800 year.
Inspector and assistant inspector of
powder and explosives, $1,400 to $2,400
year.
Insjiector of ordnance equipment.
$1,500 to $2,400 year.
-Assistant inspector of cloth equip-
ment, $80 to $125 month.
.Assistant inspector of leather, $100 to
$125 month.
.Assistant inspector of
ware, $80 to $125 month.
.\ssistant inspector of
to $125 month.
.Assistant Inspector of leather equip-
ment, $100 to $125 month.
Clerk qualified in business
tration, $1,200 to $1,500 year.
Index and catalogue clerk.
$1,200 year.
The examination for index
logue clerk is open to both
small hard-
textiles, $80
aMminis-
$1,000 to
and cata-
men and
women: the other examinations are
open only to men.
The Government urgently needs men
for the work above indicated, and
qualified i)ersons are urged, as a pa-
triotic fluty, to apply for examination.
Until further notice applications for
the positions named will be received
at any time by the United .States Civil
[ Service Commission, Washington, D. C.
218
S«n Francisco C*-
of Commerce Activitiot
SAN fra;^cisco
CHAMBER ^COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES •
Fntrred i« second-cUss matter
January 7, 1915. at the Post
Oflfice at San Francisco, Cali-
fornia under the act of
March 3. 1879
Subscription Price, Fifty
Cents per Year
Published wciMv hy the
SAN FRA
CHAMBER OF KCF
Merchants FxchatiKc HuildinR
465 California Street
San Francisco
FOQ WHAT YOU WAN
CALL - - - -
MT TO KNOW I
KCAQNY 112. I
FAMOUS DANCER TO LECTURE
IN SAN FRANCISCO
l.a I. oil- l-"ullcr, world-Ianuius (laiicor,
has recently rcturnctl from the battle-
field of lielKititn and is at present in
San Francisco to raise funds to help
in the nlief work of the Aide Civile
et Milit.iire BcIrc ancl for the wid'iws
and orplians of Roumania. She will
ffive two lectures at the Scottish Rite
Auditorium next week. The first, on
Wednesday, September 19th, will be on
Belgium, when she will tell about her
vivid experiences inside the firiuR lines
in Belpium. At the second, on Friday
evening, the 21st, her subject will be
Roumania: she will tell of condition*
in this stricken country from informa-
tion sent her by the Roumanian Queen
through a special courier, and from
facts told her by the FuKlish colonel
who destroyed the oil wells in the great
retreat. At each lecture over a hundred
interesting stereopticon slides will be
shown. Rev. F. \V. Clampett. who is
chairman of the Belgian Civil and
Military .Xid in San Fr m.-i^.-.i u-ill
preside at both events.
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are interested write to Foreign
Trade Department of thr Chamber of
Commerce giving nuntbcr.
1650. Yokohama (Japan) firm would
like to get in touch with exporters
of dried fruits — especially raisins — for
Ahich they .state there is a big demand
II) Japan.
1651. Copenhagen (Denmark) party
v\i»hes to communicate with importers
of Danish pebbles (flint). j
1652. Yokohama (Japan)firm desires to j
i;et in communication with importers of I
hemp braids. References. j
1653. Tokyo (Japan) importers and]
exporters desire to get in touch with
importers and exporters.
1654. Tf^kyo (Japan) firm wishes to
• orrespond with exporters of aniline
•lyes.
1655. Playa Mayaguez (P. R 1 party
would like to get in touch with ex-
porters of rice.
1656. Vancouver (B. C) firm wishes
to communicate with importers of cocoa
heans.
1657. Vancouver (B. C.) party de-
sires to communicate with exporters of
wheels, axles, leather and leatlu-rettf
for hoods, hinges for hoods (brass,
nickel or polished), handles, etc.. for
use in the manufacture of baby car-
riages.
1658. Tien Tsin (China) French con-
cern is desirous of corroixinding with
importers of all China products, parti-
cularly albumin and yellow of eggs:
ilmonds. sweet and bitter: hemp. jute.
,-otlon in compressed bales: grains of
colza: linen: castor oil: beans, white
ind red; oils, all kinds: skins, mutton,
'.roat. etc. Would also like to get in
touch with manufacturers exporting
'ood products, .Xmerican leather, cotton
stuflF, chemical products, saccharine, etc
Ml offers submitted should be ac-
romp.inied by samples, prices, catalogue^
and other documents helpful to pnhlirity
as well as conditions.
Placement Bureau
Embargo On Dried Fruits and Canned Goods
.•\ number of exporters having re-
ceived conflicting reports as to neces-
sity for procuring licenses on dried
fruits and canned goods: the Foreign
Trade Department gives below the de-
cision of the Exports .\dministrative
Board:
DRIED FRUIT: Licenses are rc-
f|uircd for all shipments to P'uropean
neutrals — application should be made
on Form .\1. No licenses are required
for shipments to Latin .\merica.
CANNED FRUITS. VEGETABLES
.\ND FISH: Licenses are required
for all shipments to neutral countries
in Latin .\merica or Europe.
Ill .I'l'litioii to the appliiiui' ^
lor positions listed below, the
Placement Bureau has on file a
large number of applications from
stenographers, bookkeepers and
persons (jualified to fill office cler-
ical positions. Names, references,
etc.. may be had by application to
the Placement Bureau. Phone
Kearnv 112.
Comparative San Francisco Statistics
1916
1917
Bank Clearings, Jan. to Aug., inc $2.106.5.^1.088 00
$3,075,899.516 00
Building Operations. Jan. to .\ug. inc . 14.065.002.00
14.3.19.246.00
Postal Receipts, Jan. to .Aug., inc 2..^1 1.077.94
2,445.205.24
Exports, Jan. to June, inc 52.995.076.00
60.019.689.00
Imports. Jan. to June, inc 71.456.175.00
98. 247. %5. 00
Tonnage Departures, Jan. to .\ug. inc 4.77.^.190 tons
5,001, .307 tons
Tonnage Arrivals. Jan. to .\ug . inc.. 4.708.966 tons
4.877..195 tons
518. Man of 36, i)reviousIy diief
clerk of ,n large purchasing office of
the War Department, Washington, D
C. now holding responsible position in
this city, wislu-s to make a cliange. Is
an expert accountant and ct^st account-
ant, broad experience in office organi-
zation and management, including >)iip-
ping and storehouse work, go!)d sten-
ographer and typist. Highest recom-
mendations as to character and ability.
Speaks French, German and English.
519. Graduate engineer, ^0 years of
age, married, wishes positoji as super-
intendent of construction. Has had
two years experience in engineering
work and six years as contractor.
520. Sales manager and credit man
is open for a position. Was with a
local firm nine years and is well ac-
quaintetl witli coast territory and coast
accounts. Not on tlie draft. Best of
personal and business references.
521. Accountant and auditor wishes
position with large commercial concern.
Will take full charge of office, audit
and systematize, or otherwise increase
efficiency in work or system of busi-
ness.
522. Young married man, 28 years
old. university graduate wishes a posi-
tion in the advertising field. Has ha<l
some selling experience, as well as
newspaper work.
523. Position wanted as .Spanish cor-
respondent and translator, by a man
who has lived many years in Mexico
and has had a great deal of legal ex-
perience with the Mexican and Federal
governments. Would be willing to fur-
nish bond, and go to Mexico if nec-
essary.
524. Man who has had fifteen years
experience with one railroad company
would like a position as statistician.
Can furnish excellent references as to
ability.
525. Position wanted with jobbing,
manufacturing, shipping, import-export
or in any live commercial sphere
where the following qualifications are
essential: selling, purchasing, manager-
ial, secretarial. 15 years business train-
ing, iron and steel i)roducts. mine and
mill supplies, lubricants and heavy
hardware. Has good personality, is
energetic and tactful, age 42, banker-
trade references.
526. A competent corporation ac-
countant wishes position. Willing to
start on moderate salary until ability /
is proven. Local references. t
527. Position wanted as manager of
apartment house, hotel or office build-
ing by a man who has had a good deal
of experience in this line of work. Can
furnish local references.
(Continued on page 219)
San Francisco Chambf^r of Commerco Activitiofc
219
Qiaritics Endorsement
o Committee o
The Charities I-'julorscmcnl Commit-
tee desires to brinu t • tlie attention of
the membership the neee>siiy for a
close scrutiny of all ai>i>eals that mav
be made for donations.
Many of the worthy charitable organ-
izations of San I-rancisco are in ilanger
of disruption owinj? to the enormous
drain on this community made by a
variety of appeals, many of them in
behalf of ctTorts that are futile and
individual.
The Committee stronply impresses on
this community a very jjrave and urgent
necessity for the conservation of dona-
tions to charity, particularly witli re-
gard to the local needs.
If the interest and activities of hun-
dreds of our well meaning people could
be centered on the relief of the poor
and needy of San I-'rancisco, the con-
centrated effort of these people prop-
erly directed would ro a I 'un w: '•
toward solving many of mir local
problems.
At no other time has the old adayf
"C11.\RITY BEGINS .\T IIO.MK"
had a greater nieaniuR than at the
present. ^ ^
New Industry
A new industry was started in San
Francisco last week when the Moss
Glove Company with ofTiccs at 127 Grant
Avenue opened their new factory at 170
^ Second Street, for the manufacture of
ladies fine nlovcs from French lamb and
kid skins. This new industry will give
employment to about 25 people and
more workers will be put to work as
fast as they can be secured. The
European war is responsible for the
establishment of this particular industry
at this time. Monroe Mar.x is Presi-
dent and General ManaRcr and the
output of the factory will be used ex-
clusively in the Moss Glove Company's
stores. ^ ^
Central Employment Bureau
The monthly meetinp; of tl'.e Society
for the Study of Employment Problems
will discuss Central Employment Bu-
reaus. Miss Sylvia Mardt'in, formerly
superintendent of the Syracuse Office
of the New York State Emi)loymcnt
Bureau and now engaRcd in similar
work in this city, will tell of the work
accomplished there.
The local society has been studying
the problem of securing adequate and
efficient workers in all lines, for the
past two years. This meeting promises
to bring out many of the points in
<|uestion.
The dinner meeting will be held in
the San Francisco Commercial Club
and all members of the Chamber oi'
Commerce are itnitid to attend.
?en/^o"vitareei Marine Department
to San Francisco
POSITIONS OPEN
A-528. P.irtiuT in export and import
company, draftecl. .\ big oi)|)ortunity
to get connected with a growing im-
* port and e.xport house doing business
with Russia, China, Japan, etc. Un-
forseen circumstances force us to take
in another partner. Right party can
buy one-third interest at once. For
further particulars, write the Placement
Bureau, Chamber of Commerce.
The following wire has been sent
to the Washington representative of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce with the request that the ques-
tion of export licenses in San Francisco
be taken up with Senators Phelan and
Johnson and with the California Re-
presentatives in Congress, also the
United States Chamber r)f Commerce
Local shippers have complained to the
Chamber that their business was suffer-
ing serious loss because of their in-
ability to obt.iin export licenses. h'ol-
lowing is the request to the California
representatives in Washington:
Local conditions growing out of em-
bargo and necessity of securing export
licenses have been growing worse rap-
idlj' and resulted in our commercial
interests rctiucsting this Chamber to
urge some relief. Under existing con-
<litions there is no criticism or com-
plaint about necessity of embargo nor j
of procuring necessary licenses, but I
methods nccessarj' to procure these
and inability to obtain reliable informa- j
tion or response to wires is causing
ships to be tied up for days, and not
only large financial losses to ship
owners, but necessitates refusing orders
for large consignments of commodities '
which, according to proclamation, are i
entitled to export under certain re-
strictions. Local office of the export
administrative board has practically no
authority, insufficient clerical help, and
is lacking in knowledge of the policy
of the board. We strongly recommend
that export board send comnlcte list
of articles covered by embargo with
specific information as to whether they
can be exported at all; if so, to what
countries and under what conditions.
Also that representative of board be
appointed in this city with at least some
authority, and in making this recom-
mendation we urge the Board to con-
sider great distance from Washington
and the time required to make applica-
tions and receive licenses by mail, or
great expense attached to wiring for
same. If our merchants knew that
certain commodities could be exported
under certain restrictions and knew
these restrictions were able to procure
licenses within a period of not exceed-
ing four or five days, except in specific
cases, without expense of wiring, would
greatly relieve situation, increase avail-
able ship tonnage by avoiding delays,
protect commerce of our merchants,
secured after years of competition, if
representative here could adjust slight
technicalities without in any way cur-
tailing objects desired by the embargo,
and we urge your assistance in bring-
ing this about for benefit of our ex-
porters and ship owners, as well as
to assist export administrative board
in carrying out object of President's
proclamation.
Steamer I'red Baxter was success-
fully launched from Kruse & Banks
Yard, Coos Bay, September 3rd. Vessel
will have carrying capacity of 1.250,000
feet of lumber and was built for J.
11. Baxter & Co. of this city. Will
shortly be lowed here to have engines
installed.
One shipment of rice arrived here
last week from Hong Kong amounting
to 7.800 tons consigned to Mitsu Co.
of this city.
Four codfishing vessels arrived iiere
last week from Behring Sea, bring a
catch amounting to 774,000 codfish.
Schooner Snow & Burgess arrived at
Durban from Victoria after a remark-
able trip of 109 days carrying 1.500,(XX1
feet of lumber.
Williams. Dimond & Comi)any have
notified this department that the char-
tered Steamer Setos will steam from
here on September 22nd taking freight
direct to New York, this will be fol-
lowed by the Pommern due to leave
on or about October lOth.
.Among the cargo of the Steamer
Manoa, which sailed from here last
week, was 100,000 cases of oil, shipped
to Manila by the .Standard Oil Co.
Standard Oil has chartered Schooner
Sec|uoia to load case oil at this port
for Suva.
Japanese Steamer Tenyo Maru, arriv-
ing here last week from the Orient,
had aboard .3,960 tons of general cargo,
some of the items consisted of 1.590
hales rubber. 13.256 packages merchan-
dise, 601 rolls matting, 3.125 packages
raw silk, 10,953 packages tea. 9,206
ingots tin.
3,106 cases sardines arrived here last
week from Southern California by
water.
Schooner James H. Bruce arrived ai
Newcastle, Australia on 5th from Wil-
lapa Harbor with a cargo of 603,652
feet of lumber shipped by Comyn,
Mackall & Company at the rate of 110
shillings. This vessel has made an
average of 76 days from North Pacific
ports to Australian ports for the last
four voyages.
J. D. Spreckels & Bros. Co.. agents
for the Nederland Royal Mail Lin:,
announce a special sailing for .Manila
direct with freight only, of the Dutch
Steamer Roggevccn, leaving San Fran-
cisco this month.
The Ship Star of Lapland has been
fixed for Manila direct by G. W. Mc-
Near. Inc. Freight and combustibles
will be received about September 20th
and vessel will get quick despatch, leav-
ing out from this port end of Sep-
tember.
9S0
San fr
^cr of Commerca Activitiot
Program for the Pan-Pacific Conference A^T^ong the Momberr
Caliril by thr TourUt AK^ociali^Mi of
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at \2 Mi p m. Fourth scsstuti. 2.13 p
m. at Hotel St. Francis. ClosinK Ban-
i|iirt. 7 p. m. at Palace Motel.
FolloHing i> a list of the speakers
who will aildreos the Conference, anil
the subjects on which they will speak,
viz:
"Pan-F*acitic Tourist FfTort," by Alex-
ander Hume Fonl. Secretary of the
Pan-Pacific Union.
"The example of Japan's Touri«t Bu-
reau." by Juiji Kasai, F.clitor of "Pacific
News."
"New /ealanit and llcr Tourist Busi-
i!i «« " li\ H sifiiliiMsi.il Sinrth. U. S.,
.iland
il AssiK'ialion
<>i li>iiii-t l>iiitf«tu.H III the Tourist In-
dustry," by Harry N. Burhnn>, Fxccu-
tive Secretary of the Denver Tourl^t
Bureau.
"Tlif Tourist I'"flr»»rt "f the I'acific
Northwest," by Hubert C'uthbcrt. I'.xi-cii
live Secretary of the Pacilic Northwest
Tourist .Xssocialion.
"The Co-operative Kflort of the Cen-
tral California Counties," by Fred-
erick Whittcn, for the Tourist .\sso-
' iatioii of Central California.
"Hawaii, the Clearinn House of the
I'aiitic." by Frederick J. Haltoii, Hawaii
IVoinotion Conunittec.
"What the Tourist Business Means
;<i the Pacific Coast," by E. f). Mc-
c'ormick. Vice President of the Southern
Pacific Company.
"How to N!akc Our Tourist .\ttrac-
tions Pay Dividends," by John .\. Brit-
t«)n. President. Pacific Gas Si F.lectric
Company.
"Practical Co-operation," by Frederick
J. Koster. President of the San Fran-
cisco Chamber of Commerce.
After each address opportunity will
be Riven for informal discussion, in fivc-
I minute talks.
Lectures on Pacific Coast Advertising
used to sell memberships in the Red
Cross; it is used to encouraRc the pur-
chase of Liberty Loan Bomls: it is
used by "Big Business" to Rain the
Rood-will of the public; it is used by
the stnall man in businc-s to attract
the attention and sell his Roods to
those who live in his immediate neish-
borhood.
As manufacturiuR develops on the
Pacific Coast, there will be demand for
more advertising, thus oflferiuR oppor-
tunity for employment in that work —
therefore, the advisability of making a
study of such an important subject.
Advertising aids the central control
upon the conditions of sale. The sales
made through advertising belong to
the house. The eflficicnt business man
should understand the principles of ad-
vertising.
One evening a week <Ic voted to the
study of advertising will be time spent
to the greatest advantage. The fee ol
t"ive dollars for the scries of fifteen
lectures will be money well invested
The business house that pays that sum
and sends its young men or women to
learn what they may about this great
modern force in selling, will find the
outlay well repaid in increased cflfi-
cicncy.
The Extension Division of the Uni-
versity offers to the public, a course
of lectures on .\dvertising.
The university has selected Mr. Sam-
uel P Johnston. President of the Ad-
vertising Club, to conduct the course.
The meetings will be held at 7:30 each
Thursday evening beginning September
13th. at the rooms of the Slasonic
Club, 2nd floor of the Palace Hotel.
The fee charged by the university is
$5.00 for the series of IS lectures, pav-
able in advance. There will be no
other expense. The only additiitnal re-
quirement will he that those who
undertake this course be prompt in
their arrival at meeting time.
To make the course ^s beneficial as
possible to those who undertake the
study, there will be short lectures de-
livered by experts, masters of their
particular subjects by acknowledged au-
thorities. These lectures will add to
the interest of the course and will
serve to illustrate the different phases
cf advertising.
Advertising is rapidly being recog-
nized as one of the greatest forces to
be reckoned with in many walks of
life. It is no longer confined to- the
selling of merchandise; it is utilized by
the Government who obtained the full
uuota of troops f^r the army; it is
The California Military Welfaje Com-
mittee has opened offices at '"''> Phrlan
Building.
The Jackson Eno Kublu i < •< lias
opened at 280 Golden (late Avenue.
The Auto Theft Sik'nal Sales Co.
has located at MQ Golden Gate .Xvenue,
HetlriihMorales Co.. dealers in Phil-
ippine Products, is to move to .I.S
Drumm Street.
John Clausen, Theatrical Producer,
has opene<l offices at 401 Phelan Bldg
The I"'li>od Building is to be remod-
eled at a cost of $25<).0<K). Jas. E.
.Scully has the contract fur the work.
The Solar Dimmer Company is a
new manufacturing company in San
I'rancisco. They arc locateil at 627
Van Ness .Vve , and manufacture an
auto headlight dimmer.
P. \V. Selby has opened real estate
offices at 229 Montgomery Street.
The St. Francis Drug Company will
locate a new store at 460 Sutter Street.
The China Tea Company, imjiorters,
has ju<t opened offices at 422 Wells
Fargo Bldg., O. .X. .Stevens is manager.
The Liberty Insurance .\gency is
opening offices at 40.^ Insurance Ex-
change Building.
Gibbs & Coiiip,iiiy, Brokers, have
taken offices at 7M) Santa Marina Bldg.
The Enterprise I"'Iectric Co. of New
York has establishe<l a Pacific Coast
agency at 706 Sansomc Street. They
specialize in flashlights and batteries.
The Pacific Coast Folding Box Com-
pany is erecting a now factory at 2nd
and Dow Streets. The new building
will occupy about 24,000 square feet.
The old firm name of Curry & Ri>xvc
has been changed to Woodward &
Rowe. They are manufacturers of
truck attachments for pleasure cars
manufacturing in San Francisco. They
are located at 32.1 Van Ness .\venuc.
Oriental Business
Mr. Sanniel Goldstein, of Shanghai,
China, will arrive in San Francisco on
about the 15th of September to take
active part in the business of the Tri-
angle Commercial Company of 149
California Street, San Francisco. He
will arrive with samples, prices, ship-
ping weights, etc.. on such goods as
rice, beans, tallow, oils, paper, peanuts,
silks, hams, bacons, tin. copper, teas,
intestines, bronze, etc. .Any firms in-
terested in any of the above goods
listed or others will please call on and -
after September 20th. when they can *
neet Mr. Goldstein who will gladly
inform them thoroughly on anything
vonnected with the Orient cither in pur-
chasing or selling goods.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activities
221
Proposals for Alaskan Mail Service
The following comimiiiication rcnard-
ing mail service bftwecn Saii Fran- i
Cisco and Alaskan points has just been
received by Mr. Scth Mann, Attorney'
and Manager of the Traffic Bureau. I
L'p to about iy<)2 inail> for .Maska j
were dispatclietl from San l'"rancisco
and San l*"rancisco enjoyed alnio.st ex- 1
clusively the trade of that district ,
Since that time, however, the trade has !
gradually gone to Seattle. Wash . and
at this time all of the mail contracts
are let from Seattle to the various i
ports of Alaska. While in Washington |
recently the Second .Vssistant Post- 1
master General was prevailed upon to
issue advertisements for .Maskan Mai! ,
Service from San I'rancisco in the
hope that the steamship penjjle might
be interestetl in those contracts or at
least that the merchants of this city
might induce some transportation com-
pany to enter into a contract with the
government to carry these mails.
.\cconlingly. there has been issued a
bulletin a<lvertisement under <late of
August 24. 1917, calling for bids on a
route from San Francisco via various
points to Skagway. .Maska, a distance
of 1794 miles and back, four times a
month and as much oftener as con-
tractor's boats may run on a satisfac-
tory schedule. Bond required with the
bid to be $15,000, bidiler to state tli'
rate per pound for all mail carried
.Mso a contract from San Francisco vi i
various ports along the coast of .Mask.i
to .Xnchorage, Alaska, a <listaiue oi
2530 miles, three times a month on a
satisfactory schedule. bon<l re«|uired
with the bid $50,0(K). bi.Ider to stale
the rate per pound for all mail carried.
.Mso a route from San brancisco to
Nome, Alaska, 3350 miles, bond required
with the bid $3.5(M), bidder to state the
rate per pound for all mail carried,
with the understanding that «»n all three
if the above routes if bid is let from
San l-'rancisco that the routes from
Seattle, Wash., will not be let. T!k
period of contract runs from July 1,
1918. to June 30. 1922.
F'ull information coiKeriiing these
routes can be had at this ofTice. rooi i
234. Post Office lUiilding. 7th and Mi.-.-
sion Streets. It i> suggested that the
Chamber of Commerce nive this matter
the widest possible publicity.
Very respectfully,
J. S R()M1:RTS.
Superintendent.
Business for You
Railroad Efficiency Increasing
Fairfa.x llarristin. chairman of the
railroads' war board, has issued the
following statement:
With an increase in equipment of
only 3 per cent, the railroads of this
country rendered nearly 26 per cent
more freight service in June this year
than in the same month last year.
"These figures are contained in a
report on freight operation which has
just been receive«l by the commission
on car service of the railroads' war
bo.»r<l. They furnish adtliti )nal |)roof
(»f the vigorous and successful effort>
which the railroa<ls of this country are
making to helj) win the war, by pro-
ducing greater transportation efficiency.
They also indicate that shippers are
doing their part. too. as freight traffic
could not have been increased to such
an extent without a prompt and in-
telligent response by the shippers to
the request of the railroads' war board
to load cars to full capacity.
"The report on freight traffic for
June was comi)iled by the bureau of
railway economics on returns from 29
railroads having a combined mileage of
125.488 miles, or approximately half the
total railroad mileage of the Unitc«l
.States.
"In June. 1916. these roads gave
freight service equivalent to carrying
15.650,149,737 tons of freight one mile,
while for the same month this year
they carried 19.676.463.348 tons one
mile, an increase of 25.7 per cent. The
magnitude of this achievement becomes
more apparent when compared with
the slight increa^e in et|uipment which
the railroads were able to secure during
the last year.
"In June of last year, the roads in
question owned 1,284,160 freight cars.
June this year found them with an in-
crease of barely 3 per cent. Moreover
the number of locomotives used by
them to haul freight has been increased
only one-half of one |)er cent.
"Intensive car leading plus an in-
crease of 13.6 per cent in the mimber
of miles a day which the railroads
have been able to make their freight
cars travel is largely responsible ft)r
the excellent freight showing for June
The distribution of empty cars, irre-
si)ectivc of ownership, into districts
where they have been most necde<I, has
also helped to increase the railroads'
-•fficiency in handling the abnormal
amount of freight that the war has
I)roduced."
This increase of efficiency cannot be
naintained without the constant co-
operation of the shijipers. Loading of
cars to ca|)acity and rapid release of
equipment are patriotic duties of all
shippers in this time of war.
Export Freight Congestion Relieved
.•\t the regular weekly meeting of
the local car service committee held
last briday. Mr. F. Stewart. Supt. of
the Belt Railway, reported that the
congestion of cars loaded with export
freight had been relieved. .\ short time
ago every bit of available traffic s|)ace
on the Belt Line was occupied with
cars awaiting trans-shipment by steam-
er. After investigation by a sub-com-
mittee of the local car service commit- 1
lee headed by Mr. Harry Graham of
the Oceanic Steamship Coi7i])any. a set
of rules was established which so
systematized the handling of these ex-
port cars that the congestion is now
relieved ami tlie Belt Line is in a
better position to serve San Francisco
shippers. The rail carriers and the
steamship lines are to be congratulated
for the co-operation which they have
shown.
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL
FILE
I'or the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the Hoor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this office. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each de|)artment re(|uires.
September 15. I';i7. .it 11 A. M.. bids
will be received at the offices (jf the
l)ei>ot Quartermaster at b'ort Mason
for a (juantity of raisins; samples are
rec|uire<l and new crop raisins desireil.
Particulars are on lile at the office of
the Chamber.
September 17. 1917, at 10 A. .\l .
bids will be oi)ened at the offices of the
Depot Quartermaster at Fort .Mason
for miscellaneous supplies. Particulars
are on file at the Chamber.
September 17, 1917. at 10:30 A. M..
i)i(ls will be o|)ened at the offices of the
Depot Uuartermaster at b'ort Mason
for 3,648.(HXJ pounds of hay. If Cali-
fornia grain hay i> offered dealers will
please state the classilications. The
hay is recjuired f »r the Quartermaster's
Department in Honolulu. Complete
specifications are on file at the offices
.)f the Chamber.
September 17. 1917. at Ul:3() A. M..
bids will be opened at the offices ^li
the General Purchasing Officer for the
Panama Canal at U'ashington for
<|uantitie> of hardware to be used in
l)uil<ling. Particulars are on file at
the offices of the Cliamber.
Klectric Products Co.. Cleveland.
Ohio, desires to get in touch with San
b'ranci-co lirms e(|uip|)ed tf) handle
i:rating and shipping of materials from
this city.
Consolidated Proilucts Co., Saltdale.
Cal., wishes to get in communication
with salt companies in this city.
W. K. Stack, Jerome, .Vriz., is seeking
a market for a large timber and log-
ging propostion.
D. .M. Bostick. R. 1-. D. No. 1. Wil-
lits, Cal.. is in the market for carbon
pajjcr aiul typewriter ribbons.
W. M. Cooper. 916 Court Street, Los
.\ngeles, Cal., is in the market for tea,
coffee, shoes and men's clothing whole-
sale.
San Diego Supply Co., 322 I'ifth
Street. San Diego. Cal.. is in the
market for acetylene ami oxygen used
for welditig purposes.
Henry C. Kelly, ^'uma. .'\ri/.. is
seeking a market for broom corn straw.
May Waddell. General Delivery. San
Diego, Cal., is in the market for paper
cans.
A. Gliedman, 7615 Central Avenue.
Cleveland. Ohio, desires to get in touch
with manufacturers of embroidery in
this city.
The Industrial Advance of
L. SAMTER & SONS, NECKWEAR MANUFACTURERS
EXHIBIT ^aJMBER FIFTEEN
New Plant U Distributing Point for Large Territory
l>uil(linK is *>«> runstriictrd and IiKlilctl
l>y >kyliKht» thai every inch of the
•' ' perfect dayliKht aiul
• ly of fresh air at all
, iflii The l>altery of
) are set throiiKh
••■ry room all rest
oil i«rU p.t«]k tu iliminate nui»e and
vihration. This system has pr«»ven so
' il that pcrsotis on the floor
re unaware that more than a
■ "li electric machines are operating
in a few feet di<itant ^
.c fire risk, usually so Kreal in a
t of this character, has been climin- ;
1 to such an extent that Tire is i
ofiicr that ihi» iit-tributioii iiia> In: aliiiost impossible The pressing irons
arr.>fT»plt*hr'! with pr'>mpln»*«* the firm . arc all on individual switches and ar-
'. cniy-hve , ranged ily for the operator,
d. I while ti k' tables are covered
I ii<r ytAui li-rii f. •ii^.iiii.^ ii><. for this with gal. .<-. iron and asbestos. i
class of work. The factory part of the I One of the innovations is the thought I
SI. ui the I.
plants in the
batiKrr St Suns.
Thr homr of Samter ft Sons which
I at No 112 Bat
!el of perfection
■ • of any j ' ■ •
State*.
tli.'tt has been gixon to the care of tlu
employes. There ha* been provided i
large roof garden which is wei
protected from the wiml, where tlu
women employes can spend their n-M,i
hour and eat lunch. .\djoining
is the kitchen with all coiivenii i
for cooking light meals .\n additioiia
dining room is proviiled for rain>
weather. The re»t. and dressing r<'
are provided with every comfort,
plant is equip|ied throughout k<...,,
sanitary drinking fountains.
The huge display room on the first
floor just completed has been artis
tically arranged with the general o<T
in the rear and reception rooms
off the main entrance. Here may b«
viewed a complete line of samples oi
the goods manufactured by the firm.
Kiilchi Counilutn PrintlncCo^ SI I Itetu-ry M.
^
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
_4tM^
• • •
'.r^AUD JU\>xS
t^o/. -/
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 20th. 1917
:^Co. 38
COMMITTEE ON CIVIC DUTY URGES REGISTRATION
25,000 Men and Women in the City Not Registered
the work
rSIXKSS HOUSKS of San
Krancisco during the past
cw days have been rc-
fiviiiR placards from the
I'ommittee on Civic Duty
iirKinK citizens to register
..l)cr 6th. In undertaking
of stimulatinK registration,
the Committee on Civic Duty is per-
forming a most valuable work in thi><
community.
.According to the Registrar of Voters,
J. Harry Zemansky, there arc at least
25.000 men and women entitled to vote
who arc not on the great register. In
addition, according to the Registrar,
there arc 20,00() men and women who,
although registered since January 1,
1916, have changed their residence. This
makes a total of 45.000 citizens who at
the present time arc not eligible to
vote. The bulk of this missing vote is
north of Market Street.
Particularly at this time, with our
country engaged in a war "to mak<-
the world .safe for democracy," it shoull
be the duty of every man and woin.m
entitled to vote to do his or her share
by exercising the right of franchise.
The Committee on Civic Duty oper-
ates on the broad principle that where
a genuine majority of all of the citizens
entitled to vote, do vote, right men and
right measures are assured.
The Committee on Civic Duty is an
independent, non-partisan, voluntary or-
ganization with a membership of 12.000
men and women It is performing a
most necessary work in this community
Minority control can never be possible
in an American community when a
genuine majority of all the people ex-
press their judgment at the polls.
It is to correct a rule by the minority
in San Francisco, and to give to this
city a genuinely representative govern-
ment that the Coniniittee on Civic Duty
will endeavor to have every eligible
man and woman not only on the great
register before October 6th. but at the
polling booths on November 6th.
The principles of the Committee on
Civic Duty are set forth concisely in
the following appeal issued by the
Cotninittro:
"The Committee on Civic Duty is a
voluntary committee of citizens of San
Francisco who believe that good city
government, the efficiency and even the
permanency of municipal institutions
are dependent on the performance by
each citizen of his or her political duty,
that is to Vote.
"Political indifference is a public
crime.
"Each citizen should assist in the
selection of every worthy official. Each
citizen should either endorse or disap-
prove of every measure presented for
public action. No citizen can do either
unless he or she is a registered voter.
"We therefore appeal to you to regis-
ter immediately if you have not done
so and to urge the members of your
family and your associates to do like-
wise. Good government can be secured
only if every man and woman of San
Francisco makes of himself and herself
a missionary in that cause.
"The Committee on Civic Duty rests
its appeal in the firm assurance that
the great majority of citizens of our
city desire an impartial administration
of equal law, sound municipal policy
and efficient and unbiased public offi-
cials. The majority of citizens of any
American community believe in right,
justice and decency in government.
These ends can only be attained
through the ballot. It is to make these
ends certain in the government of our
city through the expression at the polls
of the will of a real majority of all the
citizens that this Committee appeals to
you."
Kvery member of the Chamber of
Commerce should co-operate to the
uillest extent with the work of this
Committee. .\ campaign is now being
conducted to double the membership of
the Committee. If you are a member
of the Committee on Civic Duty and
liave received a communication with
cards to be signed and returned, have
them signerl promptly. Field workers
are distributing placards urging the nec-
essity of registration and voting. Make
it your business, when these solicitors
call upon you, to see that the placards
;ire given a prominent place m your
establishment.
The coming municipal election will
be of vital importance to the future of
San Francisco. Good government can
only be assured when a real majority
of all the citizens vote. Help this
cause by aiding the Committee on Civic
Duty. Register yourself, and urge your
family, friends and employes to do
' likewise.
tt4
(•n rraneltco Chamber of Commc
-»•
San Francisco Exports to Grand Divisions Break Records
Despite Enropeaa Stmssl* Exports to Europe Have Increased
Over Twenty-one Per Cent
hy »ra I
! Milh I
1 Ctilt I
■ .I the I
< i»cu lu ihr Krand (livi»i<>ii> of the worM
1 III 1914. 1 hi« ik •huwii ill ilic iulluwiiitc
iihrr, which al»o thowt conclutivrly huM
|irii
..( . .- ..
inrrratr wiib Japan in the trad. l-oHowtng arc the tixurr^
•^ril over twcnlv-«iiic
ic Miurr ihaii uttoclliii.
il > oiiiilrit-s '>l)i>v\ a
EXPORTS BY SEA FOR THE TWELVK MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30TH. 1917. AS COMPARED WITH
TWELVE MONTHS ENDING JUNE 30TH. 1914.
EUROPE:
All K*ary
Bclmuin
Denmark
FinlaiKl
France
Gc:
Gr.
lu.,
Nclhrrlantl»
Norway
Ru*»ia in Kurop<
Spain
Swrticn
Swiiicrlantl
England
Scotland
Ireland
Turkey in Europe
I91J-14
$ 7.4.W
\: ■■
1.1174
iu.;">4
377.y«>
9.245
57. 04 J
JO. 125
835
1916-17
1.522,812
.?.293,6<W
91M.2KJ
liic or Dec.
7.489 Dec
239.430 Dec
617.788 Inc.
37.860 I nc
753.515 Dec
1 74S..VM Dec
.^x. Die.
IU.7V4 Dec.
377.966 Dec
1.513.567 Inc.
3.293,136 Inc
684 Dec
K47.240 Inc.
30.125 Dec
64J55 Inc.
105.376 Dec
22.935 Inc.
835 Dec
Total Europe: $11,420,114 $14,542,321 $ 3.122.207 Inc.
NORTH AMERICA:
Canada $4,578^93 $6,155,387 $ 1.576.994 Inc.
Total N. America:
$ 4.578.393
WEST INDIES:
Cii>>a $ 44.989
Da. -; 326
Di> 451
Jaiii^iKa 12.245
Other British 5.452
Trinidad and Tobago 15.26U
Total W. Indies:
$ 78.723
CENTRAL AMERICA:
CuMa kua $ 131 ''•'■
Guatemala 52.'
Honduras 1*
Nicaragua
Panama
Sa'
M
$ 6.155.387 $ 1.576.994 Inc.
$ 667.807 $ 622.818 Inc.
2.580
125
2.814
1-.
$ 673.326 $ 594.603 Inc
^4
178.045 I IK
356.423 Inc
235.972 Inc.
358.021 Inc.
459.571 Inc.
639.431 Inc
3.497.284 Inc
Total C.America: $ 3.K34365 $9,559,312 $ 5,724,747 Inc.
SOUTH AMERICA:
.XrKenlin.i '.
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guianas
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
1'
2.45-
llM.s
168.268
11.4S1
6ll.tK?
53.453
120
SI)
1 4< '.436
282.007
5,063
1.100.519
' Viii
14.881 Dec
209.520 Inc.
1.568.573 Inc
21.958 Inc.
113.739 Inc.
6.418 Dec
489.434 Inc.
53.453 Dec.
1.093 Inc.
Total S. America: $ 3.447.028 $ 5.776.593 $ 2.329^65 Inc
ASIA:
Country
China
Japanese China
Chosen
Hritiiih India
Sir:iii!> Srtllemen;
Other Hr. K. Indu
Dutch Ka<>t Indies
l-rench l';i»i Imlli-
Hongkoii,
Japan
Russia in .\»u
Siain
Persia
French China
Total Asia:
OCEANIA:
.\iistr.i & Tasmania
New /ealan<l
Other Hritioh
French
(jerman
IMiilippiiu-x
Total Oceania:
AFRICA:
sh South
;'t
sh F'ast
-sinia
I ••rtii>tllO"«C
Total Africa:
MISCELLANEOUS:
.\zorrs
Whale li>-hcrirs
1913-14
$ 3,<»39.<M3
18.254
\2^.t>]U
212.6/0
\ t lk4
oj.435
12,776
1916-17
$ 9.705.146
1.617.227
441.528
l.M2,MK
1.851.740
5.537.412
1(1' >;:
215.4M)
1K.2«W
24/.
Inc. or Dec.
$ 6.066.103 Inc
1.598.973 Inc.
317.918 Inc.
l.I7'^_Ml Inc
1.777,544 Inc
2J*l.U.l I IK
5,3J4.74J liu
y./"'.i^.(o3 Inc.
2lt-'.7l4 Inc.
18.298 Inc.
246 Inc.
$26,264,822 $77,235,398 $50,970,576 Inc.
$4,728,595
-•■'!.;
. -NT)
S/a*<.7()6
100.019
6.096.823
$ 9.835.072 $ 5.106.477 Inc
4.648.849
1 50.283
985. 4.V^
255..^J'>
7.675,(>4<>
3,6.Vi.H34 Inc.
1(H..'^97 \iu-.
1 lfi.(/>7 Inc
Ivr.MOInc
1.578,823 Inc.
$12,828,904 $23,550,612 $10.721. 7< ix i-
33.774 $
:^
24.9or, I IK,
4.768
2.353 Dec
.N^'l
.581 Inc
145
145 Inc
14.858
10.255
4.«»3 Dec
s X M)t) < 72 (V(i <
87,355 $
24,809
I .y fu(\ 1 1
87.355 Inc.
24,809 Dec
Total Miscellan.
Grand Total
$ 24.809 $ 87.355
$62,530,758 $137,652,380
RECAPITULATION
$ 62.546 Inc.
$75,121,622 Inc.
<iraii<I Division 1<'13-14 IVlo 17
Europe $11,420,114 $14,542,321
\. .America 4.578.393 6.155,.W7
West Indies 7f^.72^ 673.326
C. America ^ sU 'f,- n--nj]2
S. .America
.Asia 2<- •
Oce.mia
12,.S2X.<A)4 2J.55U.012
Inc.
; ,./■.. • --4 inc.
594.603 Inc
.■7:4747 Inc.
Inc.
Inc.
1U.721.7US Inc.
','( (li Inc.
214%
25.6%
88.3%
599%
40.3%
66.0%
45.5%
.Africa
53,400
Miscellaneous 24,809
72.076
87.355
18.676 Inc. 25.9%
62.546 Inc. 71.6%
Grand Total $62.5.10,758 $137,652,380 $75,121,622 Inc 54 6%
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activiflaft
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreets
San Francisco
Wholesale aitd JoI»1>uik I r.nlc — Fair.
Retail Tracic— (Juict.
MainifacturiiiK ami Iiidu»lry — Active.
Collect ions — C»ot»d.
Ri-iuark* -Husiiu-ss haniprrrd by labor
tlifTioiilties.
Loa Angeles
\Vhi»lc>ale ami Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturint; and Industry— Active.
Collections — Fair
Labor — Scarce, Kovernnient orders still
being received,
Seattle
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Gt)od.
.Retail Trade— Improved.
Manufacturing an«l Industry — Active.
Collections — Normal
Portland
W'holtsalc Traile- -(lood
Retail Trade — Fair
Manufacturing an<l Indu*try — Active.
CollrrtJorK — Good
Spokane
»\ 11. -ii -.111 .iii.l JnbtMiig Traile — Stea<ly.
Retail Trade — (i.>f)d
Manufacturing and Industry- F'irkinv' up.
Collections — Slow.
Alaskan Opportunity
The Industrial Department of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce has
been advised of an opportunity for the
establishment of a bonded warehouse
at a point in Alaska where the Govern-
ment railroad reaches navigable water
in the interior. The t)oint will un-
doubtedly be a distributing center for
the towns fed by the •■ivcr system. In-
formation can be secured upon applica-
tion to the Industrial Department of
the Chamber.
2S5
Labor Troubles in San New Members Since
Francisco will be Ad- 1 Last Publication
justed; Says Hurley
That the labor troubles in San l'"ran-
cisco will be speetliiy aitjustetl is con-
tained in a<lvices received this niorn-
ing by the San l-'rancisco Chamber of
Commerce from its Washington repres-
entative. It is stated in a telegram
that Chairman Hurley of the i-'ederal
Shipping Hoard has informed the
Chamber's representati\ e today that he
was "conlident that the labor troubles
in San FVancisco ship yards and foun-
dries would be adjustecl." He said, the
matter was largely one of misunder-
standing and that personal conferences
would straighten out the dispute. The
Chamber's representative also says that
interest in the farm labor i|uestion in
California is keen at this time in Wash-
ington and that many telegrams have
t)een received from Californians by Wash-
ington representatives in reference to
the drafting of Mexicans. Senator Phelan
has been notified by Provost General
Crowder that Mexican citizens working
in the United States arc not liable to
draft unless they have taken out their
tirst papers This information has been
given out to reassure the .Mexicans who
have been accustomed to come to the
United States to help at harvest time.
The Fxport .\dministrative Board has
advised the Chamber's correspondent
that Harold F. .Sewall has been sent
to the Pacitlc Coast to investigate the
export situation and make recommenda-
tions regarding the establishment of
license bureaus at San F'rancisco. T-os
Angeles and other ports. Many protests
have been received in Washington
igainst the hold-up of commerce at all
ports. The export board has no policy
definitely developed but will await re-
port of export agent. Mr. Sewall should
reach San Francisco the latter part of
the week.
New Parcels Post and Express Guide
The Traffic lUireau has just received
a copy of a parcels post and express
guide which we find to be a very valu
able publication and one which we de-
sire to commend to all shippers. Pre-
viously, in determining the lowest rates
as between express anci parcels post, it
was necessary to refer to a parcels
post guide and an express uuidr. or
various tariffs. This prruedure natur-
ally consumed a great ileal of valuable
time and resulted in numerous errors
This new combination guide shows at
a glance just which rate is most a<l-
vantageous.
Rates are shown from San Francisco
Denver. Portland. Seattle, and Los An-
geles, to Boston. Chicago. Cincinnati.
Cleveland. Detroit. New York City.
Philadelphia, and post-offices and ex-
uress stations in .Xrizona, Calildrnia,
Idaho. Nevada. New .Mexico. Oregon
and Utah. Resides the rate information
shown, the location of Western Union
and Postal Telegraph stations is shown
in the guide, and the parcels post zone
locations at Boston. Chicago. Cincin-
nati, Cleveland. Detroit. New York
City and Philadelphia to points in the
above named Pacific Coast states are
also shown.
The gtiide is leased to shippers for
$S a year, which includes supplements
issued as corrections are found neces-
sary. Anyone desiring any further iti-
formation regarding this guide may
communicate with the Traffic Bureau
or with Timothy K. West. Post Office
Box 332, Oakland. California.
Carter. Rice & (o. Corp. Whcdesalc
Paper, 444 Market Street.
C. C. Crawford. San l-rancisco Mana-
ger Pacific Fxport laboratories Co.,
112 Market Street.
<'t G Dreyfus. Resiib-nt Salesman, Cup-
j)les Co. 24 California Street
W A. ICkberg Co. I'actory Rep.
Metals. .Machinery. 5()4 Kiallo BMg.
, (iarber & Safchik, Wholesale I'urriers.
I 212^^ Stockton Street.
] .'\. K. Khodjayan. (leneral .\gent for
U. S. A. of The Commercial & Indus-
trial Trust Co. 114 Sansome Street
Kikuya Co.. Fxport and Import. ?>\0
Battery Street
.Marwjck, Mitchell. Peat & Co, Char-
tered Accountants. 3\0 California St
I-'. F. Newbery Flectric Co . Flectrical
Contractors. 413 I.ick BIdg.
j Northwest Tradinj; Co . Ltd , Exporters
> and Importers, 280 I. C Smith Bldg .
Seattle. Wash.
Shattuck-Edinger Co.. Contractors and
Engineers. 307 Underwood Bldg
Convention of the Leaioie of
California Municipalities
' The 20th .Annual Convention of the
I I.eague of California Nfunicipalities will
be held in Santa Rosa. September 24th
I to .V)th. This Convention will be held
j in connection with the Public Welfare
Exposition and the Pure Food Show.
] In addition to the business session of
I the Convention the "City of Roses" has
arranged various entertainment features
for the visiting delegates On Monday
night, September 24th. there will be a
patriotic demonstration at which all of
the delegates will be guests of the city
There will also be the usual automobile
rides, banquets, etc. The Santa Rosa
Chamber of Commerce has extended an
invitation to all municipal officers of
the cities of California.
Home Industry League
Luncheon
The opportunity for the sale of
California Made goods in hVance, at
the close of the war. will be told by
former State Senator Milton I.. Schmill
at the weekly luncheon of the Home
hulustry I.eague nf California to be
held today at the Palace Hotel. Mr
Schmitt has spent several years In
France and is thoroughly familiar with
his subject. In addition to the address
by Mr. Schmitt. W. Mcrriman, freight
agent for the Southern Pacific in Oak-
land will speak on "Correct Descrip-
tions. Markings, and the Proper Pack-
ing of Property Tendered Carriers for
Transportation and the Mutual Benefits
to be Derived Thereby."
896
Smn rrancltco Chamber of Commerco
^S
SAN fra;iicisco
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES .
Entered as tecond-cUss matter
January 7, 1915. at the Po^t
Office at San Francisco, Cali-
fornia under the act o{
March J. 1879
Subscription Price. Fifty
Ccnti per Year
PuM • ' ' • • (he
S
CHAMiu h KCE
Merchants ! ling
465 Ca;i...,,w- ..u..t
San Francisco
ma VWMAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KCAQNY 112
Liberty Loan Advisory
Council
c»
of : .:. . ... --:-- :,
Council ' ior the Twclith l-cdcral Dis-
trict Secretary McAdoo has appointed
this council of one hundred and seven
members in the Twelfth Federal Re-
serve District for the purpose of as-
sistinfc in the raising of the "Second
Liberty Loan of 1917." The Council is
composed of representative citizens en-
Kaged in public, semi-public and private
activities in each of the seven states
in this reserve district.
Opporfunitjes for
Foreign Trade
If you arc int*n»«l«<l writ* to Forvtgn
Tr*d* D«p«r1inent of the Ch*mbrr of
Commorcr giving nuiiibrr.
1658. Medicine Hat. Alberta Kan
id.i> party wishes to get in touch wit)
r» of dried and evapi'i '
>uch as prunes, peaches, \-
.ii'iuMts. raisins, figs and apple^. m
assorted car lots.
1659. Osaka (Japan) linn desires |ci
ciimmunicate with exporters of leather,
skin, shoe fittiuK^ and their accessories
1660. Noumea (New Caledonia) firm
wishes to get in communication with
importers of copra. States could ship
i>> Sytlney as two steamers ply between
Nttumea and that port; also that copra
now sellinR 652 Francs per ton of 1000
kilos, and states do not think price
will advance much on account lack of
vessels to ship to France.
1661. Yokohama (Japan) firm would
like to Ket in touch with importers of
beans, peas, seeds, vcRCtable oils,
shelled peanuts, chillies, aRar-aRar and
matches.
In addition to the above niciitinncd
inquiries the Foreign Trade Department
is in constant touch with trade oppor-
tunities in the .Xsiatic Countries. .Vny
information possible will be furnished
upon application.
Placement Bureau
'Robbing Peter to Pay Paul'
"There is honor aniunR thieves;" i^
an old sayinR. This article is not in-
tended to imply that the practice we
are about to discuss relates to "steal-
inR," however the "borrowinR" or "re-
cruitinif" of employes from one orRan-
ization to another has reached a critical
stage.
The president of one of the larRCst
coast • — -■-;■-•;-"- with branches in
the pr: has this to say:
"Every' imercial and manu-
facluriuR houses of this city have suf-
fered and are sufferinR from enlistments
and drafts We are all hard put to it
to maintain nur servire We find that
our en:' cached by
other s in this
city an-. ■ . ..iv.h to our
minds are : :ve. They aro
so hiRh for • that when we
return to normal conditions and the
inevitable reaction, the rates cannot be
maintained. These employes have been
trained by us and proRressed in mat-
ters of salary as rapidly as the busi-
ness will warrant.
A rz-.-riMf^r,,. of pcoplc from Other
Of. to my mind hurtful
an will have to be paid
later."
While the above practice is rov-
erned more or less by the law of
<upply and demand it can and should
be stopped by all trades and businesses
that are orRanized. In some lines a
Ki-titlein.'itrs aKreeinriit eliiiiiti.io^ tins
evil. Many large concerns in this city
will not employ a man or woman who
is already employed by a competitor
or other line of business.
The California Metal Trades .Associa-
tion has successfully stopped this "rob-
SinR of Peter to pay Paul" by a coast
wide campaign of education, in which
every employer was interviewed, who
might be tempted to get men from a
competitor.
It has been scientifically demon-
strated that the employe who is con-
stantly changing from one positon to
another, becomes a floater. In the
long run the employe as well as the
employer is the loser. A few dollars
advance, which lasts temporarily, will
not equal the steady advance that is
bound to come from meritorious serv-
ice.
The laundry association has sent out
a circular letter asking all of their
members to refrain from uneconomical
methods of obtaining help. The results
have been most satisfactory. One
i>lant prevented wholesale transfers of
this sort by inaugurating a benefit as-
sociation among their employes. With
sick benefits, accident insurance and
other features the men and women
realized the financial advantages of re-
maining with one company, where con-
tinuous service was credited to them.
Placement Bureau
Activities From January
1, 1917 to September
1, 1917
icants advertised for 615
-itions open, advertised 4.'>
t)thrr applicants listed, not
advertised „ ..410
Positions filled, to Sept. 1st 365
ln(|uirir!« received relative to
applicants 1026
.■\veraRe number people calling
daily 40
.'\veraRe number telephone
calls daily _ 40
.-\verage number applicants
placed 35%
529. Position wanted by a niarried
man. 3i years (»f age, where there are
future prospects. Is a competent ac-
countant, and has had six years ex-
perience in hardware and public utilities
lines. Can furnish excellent references,
if desired.
530. Position wanted in foreign de
partment. export manufacturer or ship-
ping and commission house, to learn
methods in view of foreign representa-
tion. Understands Spanish and (jerman.
Fxperienced in business.
531. .Accountant, age 30, exempt from
<lraft, has public accounting and real es-
tate experience. Some knowledge oi
i Spanish. First-class references.
532. Office manager, credit man
cashier. Best references as to character
and ability. Married. .'^7 years of aK;«
15 years with one house Reasonabb-
opportunity for advancement expected
533. Position wanted by a man who
is thoroughly competent and has ha<l
12 years experience in exhibition work.
Was employed by the Canadian govern-
ment for their exhibitions at San Fran-
cisco and San Diego. Has excellent re
; ferences.
j 534. Salesmanager for large eastern
I factories who moved here to open dis-
tributing and export house now open
for similar position, owing to permanent
closing of factories. Is young man of
I>leasing personality and has had seven
I years experience with one firm in the
I above capacity.
j 535. Young man of 29 years of age:
exempt from draft: with knowledge of
1 crockery, hardware. household and
sporting goods, groceries and educa-
tional supplies, capable of handling cor-
: rcspondence and act as purchasing agent
' for firm or institution would like a
position in the Orient. Kxcellent local
' references as to character and ability.
536. OfTicc manaRcr. accotmtant. au-
ditor, single, 41 years of age. 10 years
I with large California corporation, .1
years public accoimting experience,
wishes position along these lines. First -
I class bank .ind commercial references.
Positions Open
A-537. Wanted a man experienced in
selling in Australia who will take the ^
agency for a number of American spec
iaities and manufactured articles, work-
ing either on commission and payine
his own expenses, or on a salary and
expense basis, with a percentage in the
profits.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activittos
227
New Ordinance Relative to Parking Motor Marine Department
Cars on Down Town Streets
The following ordinance relative to
the parking of motor cars on the
downtown streets has been passed by
the Roard of Supervisors and is effec-
tive at this time.
BILL NO. 4677. ORDINANCE NO.—
(New Series.) .VmendinR Section 21,
of Ordinance No. 1857 ( .\'ew St-ries)
entitled "ReRiiIatinjf niovinff. travel and
traffic upon the streets and other public
places in the City and County of San
I'rancisco, and providing; a punishment
for any violation thereof."
He it ordained by the People of the
City and County of San Francisco as
follows:
Section 1. Section 21, of Ordinance
No. 1857 (New Series) is hereby
amended so as to read as follows:
Section 21. Between tlie hours of 10
o'clock a. m. and 12 o'clock m., and 1:30
and 6 o'clock p. m. of any day except
Sunday and legal holidays, it shall be
unlawful for the driver, operator or
owner of any motor or horse drawn
vehicle to permit such vehicle to stand
for more than forty minutes on any of
the followinjs' streets or portions of
the following named streets, to-wit:
Market Street from Montgomery
Street to Sixth and Taylor Streets;
Kearny Street from .Nlarket Street to
► Sutter Street;
O'Farrell Street from Grant .\voniu
to Powell Street:
Geary Street from Kearny Street to
Mason Street;
Post Street from Montgomery .Street
to Powell Street;
Sutter Street from Kearny Street to
Stockton Street;
Grant Avenue from Market Street to
Sutter Street;
Stockton Street from Market Street
to Sutter Street;
Powell Street from Market Street to
Post Street;
Ellis Street from Stockton Street to
Powell Street;
Eddy Street from Powell Street to
Mason Street;
Savings Union Place from the north-
erly termination thereof to O'Farrell
Street.
East side New Montgomery Street
from Market Street to Mission Street.
Vehicles for hire to be limited to the
north side of Geary .Street between
Stockton Street and Puwell Street, and
the west side of Stockton Street, be-
tween Geary Street and Post Street.
Provided, that vehicles for hire shall
not use the south side of Post Street
between Stockton Street and Powell
Street, and the cast si<le of Powell
Street between Geary .Street and Post
Street, but the same shall be for the
use of the public on all days except
Sundays and holidays.
Provided, that stoppages caused by
tires, blockades, breakdowns or other
emergencies, or an ambulance, shall not
be considered within the provisions of
this Ordinance.
Provided, that the provisions of this
section shall not apply to the standing
of any freight or baggage vehicle, or
for any passenger vehicle, for which a
permit has been granted, under the
provisions of Ordinance No. 1898 (New
Series), for such- vehicle to stand upon
any of the streets or portions of such
streets, as herein defined, during the
time such vehicle is in charge of a
person competent to drive the same:
and
Provided, that the Roard of Public
Works shall erect and maintain suit-
able signs at proper points warning the
owners and drivers of all vehicles of
the provisions of this section.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take
effect immediately.
Passed for Printing — Roard of Super-
visors, San Francisco, September 11.
1917.
Ayes: Supervisors Rrandon, Deasy,
Hilmer, Hocks. Hynes, I.ahaney. Mc-
Leran, Mulvihill, Nelson, Nolan. Power.
Suhr, Wal<h. Welch, Wolfe.
Absent:^ Supervisors Gallagher, Hay-
den, Kortick.
JOHN W. ROGERS.
.\cting Clerk.
A-538. Partner in import and exixnt
company drafted. A big opportunity to
get connected with a growing import
and export house doing business with
Russia. China. Japan, etc. Unfore>een
circumstances force us to take in
another partner. Right party can buy
one-third interest at once. For further
particulars, write the Placement Bureau,
Chamber of Commerce.
A-539. Want a man experienced in
selling in South America, who will take
the agency for a number of American
specialties and manufactured articl<;s.
working either on commission and pay-
ing his own expenses, or on a salary
and expense basis with a percentage in
the profits.
Th
c following figures prepared
by a
professor of the Keio Uni-
versit
y, Japan, give a fair idea of
how
Japan is forging ahead in the
construction of a merchant marine: |
Total Total
tonnage tonnage JaiJans
built in the built in per-
\ ear
world Japan centage
1913
3,337.206 (^H,9HH 2.1%
1914
2.853.813 86.941 3.4%
1915
1.211.234 105.859 8.7</f
1916
1.813,710 180.001 9.9Vr
Th
e tonnage being constructed
in 1917 will show a very large
increase over lOlfi
.Arriving at San l-'rancisco September
12th from Hongkong, consigned to
.Mitsui Si Co., the Japane»e .Steamer
.Miikesan Maru brouglit 4.311 tons rire,
which comprised tlie total cirgo. -This
is the second vessel within a month, to
the same firm with shipload of rice.
\V. R. Grace & Company have noti-
fied this department that their next
' sailing from here for Peru and Chile
will be on September 19th. Motor
Ship Santa Elena will leave on that
date, this being her maiden voyage, and
will be followed by the Company's
chartered Steamer Admiral Goodrich,
a few days later.
I Ship Falls of Clyde arriving here
: from Honolulu last week brought 2,426
tons molasses.
Under the name of .Appeles the form-
er German Steamer F-!lsass steamed for
the Atlantic Coast heavily laden with
California product^: the former German
Steamer Gouv. Jaeschke now under the
name of Watauga also steamed with a
large assortment of freight for Cuba
Roth vessels were loaded at this port
by Williams. Dimond & Company, hav-
ing been chartered from the United
States Shipping Board.
The United .States Shipping Roard
^rranted permission to W. R. Grace &
Co. of New York, on .August 27th, to
I establish a fortnightly service between
New York and Valparaiso through the
I Panama Canal. The board agrees to
' release five (5,500) ton steamers which
I ire under construction for its account
I in American yards. All of the vessels
will carrry passengers and freight and
1 commence operation October 1. 1917.
and only require eighteen days to make
the voyage to Valparaiso.
1 Matson Liner Maui arriving from the
Islands on September 11th brought
64.800 bags sugar. 128.422 canned pine-
apples, also such items as bananas, rice,
coffee, etc., filled vessel's freight list.
! Pacific Mail Steamer City of Para
! arrived in port September lOfh from
Cristobal via Central American and
I Mexican ports. She carried a capacity
list of passengers and freight, including
treasure of over $400,000 for local dis-
charge. Among the cargo was 11.252
bags coffee, 2,000 bags sugar. 1.107
packages fish, cocoa, spices, hemp an»l
various other commodities.
The total quantity of copra landed at
San Francisco during month of .\ugiisl
was 66,031 sacks and 7,023 tf>\\<, which
rame from Australia, Philippines and
the .South Pacific Islands.
.Australian wheat to the amount of
123,3.'>0 ctls. arrived on steamers at this
•)ort last month.
Foreign imports received by water
'luring the month of August were very
heavy. Some of the principal items
were as follows: rice 124.008 p:ickages
>>pices 28,521 packages, coffee 71.865
l>ags, cocoa 3.812 bags, tea 73.949 pack-
ages, hemp 3,989 ])ackages, nitre 14.464
tons, sugar^ 18,991 bags, oils 30,000
cases. 26,515 barrels, tin 47.260 ingots,
jute 862 bales, gunnies 5.282 bales,
beans 23,891 bags, Oriental merchandise
121,705 packages, silk 6,673 packages, etc.
9S8
S«n Fro
Moft
Commercial Minimums and Double
Loading
Anion^ the Members*
Oa« of the irrraletl obtUcIra found
in ill.
rr»ull ol various tact *r*. and under the
utual •)»lrin of allulting one car for
each carload •hipmrnt arc difficull to
gel away from. Take for instance a
heavy commodily such as »alt. As far
as the weight of the load is concerned,
Ihc only limit is the weight rarryiuK
■ ^"x-ity of the car Hut if an 88,000 or
*0 lb. miniinuni weight were fixed
iMi »hipments of >alt, it would rliminatc
carload movement to many small com-
munitie* and cau»e considerable hard-
hip.
1'hi< difficulty could he avoided to a
rxtrnt if doiihir loading of r«|ui|>-
Mxre practiced more than it i» at
prexent. If you have two orders for |
salt, each for 40.000 Ibn , one going to i
a merchant at Marytviltc and the other
to a mrrcNant at Oroville. you can load I
both shipments on a large car .ind there- ,
by make one car do the work of two
This can be done without any additional
ch.-irge being assessed on the part of
the railroads If this method of load-
ing cars is used to ii<t liuiit much will
be done toward increasing the efficiency
of the railroads nnd the shippers and
carriers alike will benefit. '
Rates Suspended
the Inter-
East Bcnmd Supplement
Sii|ii'< !'i rit 12 of lldit I'uiuut TaritT
^W. October 15. 1917. car-
ri^-N and reductions on the
A iitg commodities'
■'!rv. whnle: rye; Irad hitllion.
tj con-
Mi s.nme
i>-\ .ii>i>nin>i; to tnc ir.iiiM i m |iart Hlt'llt
of the Chamber.
Secretaries Conventfon
The Third Annual Meeting of the
■^ ••• ' \ <-...-;, lion of Commercial
varies will be held in
r 24th to 26th. The
San Krancisco chamber of Commerce
will be represented by the SecreLnry of
the Publicity Department.
Orland, September 29ih
lal car will leave San Iran-
the Southern Pacihc. Ferry
Ihe tr rrive at i)r-
<> 45 P M .:ht. and the
party will immediately gu to the Fair
Grounds to witness the special illumin-
•I..I1 on the closing night, returning
Moxt clay the party will leave at
•i .5 P Nf. arriving in San Francisco
at 10 45 P. M. Special round trip rate
"f $/» 7.S >!.« K. .-n secure' ir..,,, ihr
r.tilr, .1.1 Those to
.iM. ti.l t: -t..n are r to
! ..tiiy the olTicc of the Chamber of
( ..mmerce that accommodations can be
reserved at the Hotel at Orland.
Business Opportunity In
New York
J I \\ ar<l and Company, freight
brokers and forwarding agents of 17
Rattery Place. New York City, are
•Icsiroiis of securing a responsible agent
in San l-'rancisco who can take care of
"loincstio and export distribution of
•<lii|>incnts of various kinds of conimod
itics. The consolidated car load de-
partment of the firm re(|uires such ar-
rangement as would enable them to
consign goods to the agent and have
?ame carted or reshippcd to consignees
and various steamship docks for ship-
ment to the far cast. Ward and Com-
pany write the Chamber that they
woiihl be glad to work this in a
reciprtx-al manner and would be glad to
get in touch with San Francisco firms.
F'urther details may be had by «lircct
communication with the .Vcw York
firm
Chamber's Recommendation
official word has just t)cen receivc<l
by the Foreign Trade Department that
the Exports Administrative Board is
sending out a representative to San
I'rancisco who will open an office here.
niploy clerical help. etc. How far his
authority will extend cannot yet be
-' •'■ <l but it is a step in the right
•ion and should afford some relief.
Ch.imber has been ureiim this
aiiiou for some weeks.
Edition Limited
As each eilition of the ".Ac-
tivities" is limited and the demand
is becoming greater every week
for extra copies, this office wouhl
esteem it a favor if requests for
additional copies be made, not
later than Saturday noon of each
week
The California Neoliih Works, manu-
facturers '' ....:.: 1 marble, with of-
fices in t Hank Building,
have esta' is at 6.M Bran-
nan Street.
The Globe Sales Coujpany. dealer ^
in plumbing goods, formerly from Los
Angeles, have located at 127 4th Street
Sanitarv Service Company, dealers in
auto trucks for the removal tif garbaire
etc.. have just taken offices at 618
Hewes Building.
The American Express Coinpanv is
making arrangements to enlarge their
• •ffices by taki" ■ ''"• •■Ijoinini; store.
The Pacific > ,. Building Com-
uany. recently . .1 for the con-
struction of a plant at Bay Point, has
•pened offices at .'^17 First National
Bank Building.
The .\dams Express Company, through
W. T. Elder. General .\gent, announces
the appointment of P. I,. D, Rankin as
Foreign Ayent at San Francisco. Cal
Geo. }\. Geislei, Refrigeration En
gineering and Power Plant Supplies, is
located at 110 Jessie Street.
The Frank O. Renstrom Company
Inc., V.nn Xcss and Golden Gate .Nves .
have taken on the distribution of the
Bethlehem Motor Trucks for Northern
California and Nevada. These trucks
arc manufactured in Hi and 2'i ton
capacity, with complete style of bodies,
ilelivery stake and dump.
The John F I.einen Sanitation Com- #
•>anv. sanitary engineers and chemists of
70 New Montgomery Street announce
»hat they are especially efpiipned |o
handle sanitary problems, particularly
the extermination of mosquitoes, flies
Tlld r'.ilcllt":
The .-t.itcinenf in the ".Xrtuitis' .n
SeT'tembcr ^»th to the effect that the
lohn C .Sjeufried Company of 26S
Market Street had moved their offices
from Chicago to this city was a mis-
take. The Chicago office of the firm
is still maintained while .San Francisco
has been made the headquarters. Mr
Clarence Sirefried is now in Chicago
enrontc to New York in the interests
of the firm.
Business Opportunities
A well known real estate operator
will open in the near future large quar-
ters on the ground floor. Would like
to associate himself with experienced
men in the various branches of an up-
to-date establishment. Requires head
"f city department, head of country de-
'•artment and head of leasing and rent-
ing department. For further details
nnd particulars, communicate direct with
Mr B Schapiro. 90.1 Phelan Building.
San Francisco
Business man representing several
Iea«ling eastern manufarturinir concerns
-ind carryiuK a large stork, both in S.nn ^
f^rancisco and T-os .Nngeles, requires the *
services of an active man. one familiar
with machinery and having some capital
nreferred For further details and oar-
♦ iculars. address Mr G. Tf Geisler. f.ick
Building. San Francisco.
San Francisco Chambc?r of Commorco Actlviti«s
229
Industrial Department Survey
Business for You
"¥•11 K figures of the Industrial Survey.
* being made by the Industrial Depart-
ment of the San Franci>ico Chamber of
(■f)mmerce show a substantial increase
in the number of jnanulacturing estab-
lishments since l'H4 San Francisco
factories now employ 46.735 wage earn-
ers as compared with 31.758 in 1914.
An analysis of the tinures shj)ws tin-
increases to be alouK' wry iiiterr^tinK
lines; for instance, while in 1914 there
was only one factory in San hrancisco
employing over l.OtX) wage earners,
there are now three. In 1914 there
were three factories employing between
500 and 1,000 wage earners, there are
now five. The greatest numerical in-
crease was in those factories employing
from 20 to 50. There are 231 of these I
latter factories in San Francisco today,;
as against 181 in 1914, an increase of
IT'/t. The number of factories employ-
ing from 50 to 100, increased by over
47%; in 1914 there were 59 of these,
there are now 87. The following table
from the records of the Industrial De-
partment shows some of the increases
There was a net increase of W fac-
tories, employing niore than 20 people
Year 6 to 20 21 to 50 51 to 1(H) 101 to 250 ,
1914 565 181 59 ii I
1917 568 231 87 49 |
Year
1914
1917
J51 to 500
12
13
501 to I0(M1
3
5
( )ver l(X)f)
I
3
Preferential Shipments Under Recent
Act of Congress
Busine^s men of the country who
may at some time apply for preferential
shipment under the terms of the recent
.•\ct of Congress are warned in a special
War Hulletin by the Committee of
the Chamber of Commerce of the
I'nited States, which is co-operating
with the Council of National Defense.
,_ that they must bear in mind that pref-
-^ crence can be granted only when es-
sential to the national defense and
security of the country. When such
applications come to be considered it
is not unlikely, the Committee thinks,
that attention will be given to the man-
ner and extent to which such business
men are contributing to the national
defense and security.
In connection with the subject of
preferential shipments the Committee of
the National Chamber quotes the fol-
lowing paragraph in the recent amend-
ment to the Interstate Commerce Act
r.nd the power under which the Presi
dent has delegated Ju<lge Robert S.
Lovett:
"During the continuance of the war
in which the United States is now en-
gaged the President is authorized, n'
he fmds it necessary for •l.e natim;,!
(I'.fense and security, to direct tliiit
such traffic or such shipments of com-
n'odities as, in his judgment, may l-^-
essential to the .National defense and
security shall have preference or pri-
ority in transportation by any common
carrier by railroad, water, or other-
wise."
It is pointed out in the bulletin that
the meaning and effect of this new
statutory provision is illustrated by
Judge Lovett's order in connection
with the shipment of coal to the North-
west. Kecently a number of railroads
serving Lake Krie ports \\\ the trans-
portation of bituminous coal for trans-
shipment by vessel to ports on Lake
Superior and Lake Michigan, were di-
rected by further order, daily to give
Drcfercnce and priority in the distribu-
tion of cars to coal mines served by
them and transport the same so that
bituminous coal for trans-shipinent by
Lake shall have preference and priority
in transportation.
Industrial Departments Conference
Representatives of the industrial de-
partments of a dozen of the leading
San Francisco business institutions held
a conference Septeniber 12th for the
purpose of discussing the industrial
future of San Francisco and for the
purpose of bringing about co-opera-
tion among the different corporations
in the city toward locating new busi-
nesses in this city.
Several of the speakers told of new
^ industries that were planning a loca-
tion in San Francisco and urged that
all corporations get together to offer
inducements to bring them here.
In addition to the representatives of
the Chamber of Commerce the follow-
ing were present: L. J. Haney, indus-
trial agent for the Santa le Railroad;
K. P. Christie, sales manager for the
Shell Oil Company; F, E. Boyd, man-
ager of the small motors department
of the General Rice trie Company; IL
C. Collier, Standard Oil Company; M.
L. Gillogly, industrial agent North-
western Pacil'ic Railway; IL P. Pitts,
industrial engineer, Pacific Gas an<l
Flectric Company; E. R. Lcavitt, in-
dustrial agent Southern Pacific Com-
i>eny; R. L. Webb, industrial engineer
Great Western Power Company; Ar-
thur F. L. Bell, chief engineer Asso-
ciated Oil Company, and J D. Mans-
field, assistant traffic manager West-
ern Pacific Railway Company.
Government Proposal File
For the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on g<jv-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this olficc. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terestc(l may see at a glance what
each department requires.
September 22nd, at 10 a. m. bids will
be opened at the office of the Depart-
ment Quartermaster, 601 Market Street
for a <|uantity of subsistence supplies.
Full details and specifications are on
flic at the offices of the Chamber.
Scpteinber 25th at 10 a. m. at the
offices of the General Purchasing office
for the Panama Canal, in Washington,
bids will be opened for a large quantity
of machinery and supplies. Particulars
are on file at the offices of the Cham-
ber.
October 3, 1917, at 11 A. M.. bids
will be opened at the offices of the
Dei)ot Quartermaster at Fort .Mason
for a large (|uantity of subsistence sup-
plies. Full details are on file at the
offices of the Chamber.
II. L. I'rankenburgcr, Cimarron, .New
.Mexico, desires to get in touch with
industrial or mining firm operating in
.South .America, with a view to going
to South America.
Geo. H. Reed, Langlois, Ore., is
about to open a store at that place and
is in the market for stock for a general
store.
A. M. Mayer, 1679 West 11th Street.
Oakland. California, wishes to get in
touch with a firm equipped to manu-
facture a patented railroad lantern.
Howard NL Durant. 2101 Spring Gar-
den Street, Philadelphia, Penn., is in
the market for Japanese gofuls whole-
sale.
James A. Evans, 420 I-: llth Street.
Long Beach, California, desires to get
in touch with reliable schools teaching
costume designing.
Miss L. E. Burkhardt. l-'alleit Leaf
P. O., Lake Tahoe. California, is in
I the market for dog shoes.
A. L. Nichols, Supt. (jeiieral Hospital
I and Sanitarium, Lakeport, California.
I wishes to get in touch with a whole-
I sale firm dealing in autf)niobiIe ac-
! cessories.
I Commercial Soap Co
; .Steiner Streets, Reno
the market for pumice.
I Super Spark Co., 2173 Railway Ex-
I change BIdg., St. Louis. Mo., desires to
I secure an agent in this city to represent
! the Super Spark, an automobile ac-
, cessory.
S. Virginia ami
Nevada, is in
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
PAC
TES CASKET COMPANY
EXHIBIT NUMBER SIXTEEN
«^>eiiAJ\^4 A ci
4^i.^ia<^i> iioUoi^J iii i i l. rr (Viodcm RllJlHing
rii plant lor
'c of nior-
.•i> west of
located in San
i : at the corner of
Seventh and Mission Sts.
Pacific States Casket Com-
pany has erected a building with a floor
area of 2>*.nnn srjuarr fret, four stories
1 ■ ' irate mann-
c used to-
iiiiit- ii»r the nianu-
L ... : .. i-s Casket Company
plant, is ■ by the trade, to be
the most in the L'nited States.
In addition to every facility for the
manufacture of casket* nf any desixn,
fthrouds, etc. the '^ . has estab-
lished on the mar ; the build-
ing a complete iu.>. iiim shop and
Karage for the manufacture of hctrsc,
iiitirr.-»I rars and aut<<s. In this shop
turned out rocmtly the larg-
' il car in the Uniie«l States.
In order to facilitate the movement
of the vehicles the machine shop has
been established on the ground floor
with the mill and paint shop on the
To Modesto, Saturday
Every section of Stanislaus Co.
will be represented at the Second
Annual Stanislaus Livestock Sliow
and Exposition to be held in Mo-
desto, September 17th to 22nd.
The Annual Exposition will be
housed in three huge tents which
will be devoted lo agricultural,
machinery and livestock exhibits
The entertainment features will
consist of a daily rodeo in which
the riders from all parts of the
far west will take part. The Ex-
position is under the auspices of
the Modesto Chamber of Com-
merce.
Members of the Chamber may
Icivc San I'Vancisco at 9;()0 .\. M.
arriving in Modesto at \2 ^S P. M.
on S.iturday, September 22n<l. The
round trip fare will be $590. Tick-*
ets are good returning any time on
Sunday.
second; on the third floor is the general
show room and hardware department
with the upholstering plant on the
fourth floor.
In the last quarter century the de-
mand for an absolute perfect produc-
tion in this line of goods has become
•"O insistent that the utmost care is now
taken in the manufacture of caskets.
When the new building was designed
the architects were instructed by Julius
S. Godeau. president of the company,
that a daylight factory must be con-
structed, the result has been that the
materials used in construction consist
largely of concrete and glass. More
than ten thousand panes of glass were
used on the three sides of the building,
while the fourth is of solid concrete.
The new structure on Mission Street
is located between Seventh and Eighth
Streets and has just been occupied.
The building measures 50 feet on Mis-
sion Street, and extends 140 feet on
Julia Street back to Minna Street.
There is an average of fifty persons
employed in the plant the year around.
KiiIkIii ( oiiiithnii Printing Co., 311 Battery St.
4iii
<s>
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
ti.
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — SEPTEMBER 27th 1917
^o. 39
ORGANIZATinNS OF SAN FRANCISCO BACK UP
LAW AND ORDER WORK
'^m^
IT a nu-cting of rcprcseii
tatives of a large number
of San Francisco organ-
izations held September
19th in the Assembly
Room of the Merchants Ex-
change lUiilding, it was the unanimous
sense of those present that some de-
finite and concerted action should be
taken immediately by our leading organ-
izations that will assist in the suppres-
sion of any violence in San Francisco
and will emphatically voice the demands
of ail good citizens that law and order
be restored and firmly maintained. It
was felt that this can be most effec-
tively done through a general citizens
committee made up of officially ap-
pointed delegates or representatives of
leading organizations who would serve
indefinitely, be ready to respond upon
call, and who would be authorized to
represent their respective organizatioii>
solely in the matter of restricting acts
of violence and through co-operation
with the constituted authorities, in bring-
ing about the preservation of law and
order.
There can be no question about the
necessity for law and order as they
are the foundation stones of civilization.
The acts of violence recently com-
mitted and still being committed
have injured the good name of San
Francisco, and some concerted action
is immediately necesary to show thai
our citizens do not countenance these
acts and that they will take steps to
slop them in the future. To that cml.
the organizations listed herewith calle<I
a meeting for the purpose of appointing
6 delegates or representatives who will
serve on a general citizens committee
made up of similar delegates and who
will be authorized to represent their
organization solely in tlie matter of tin
snppre-itin of violence and the mainten-
ance of law and order in San Francisco.
Steamboat Owners Association
Delegates; C. I). Clarke, W. I'.
Dwyer, A. T. Hatch, H. V. Rideout,
Capt. John Carson.
Motor Car Dealers Association
H. V. Carti-r. H. V. Carter Motor
Co.; J. F. McLain, Franklin Auto Co.;
P. P. Prather, Don Lee Motor Co.;
C. A. McGee, Howard Auto Co.; \V.
F. Culberson, Pierce Arrow Motor
Sales Co.; C. L. Hcwcs, I, each Frawley
Motor Car Co.
San Francisco Restaurant Association
J. I'. Douglass, Siinsrt Cai'eteri.i ; C.
.\. Johnstone, College Liincluitn: .\. 11.
Herbert, Herbert's Grill; C. .\. Hellwig.
Helhvig's Cafe; L. Lacay. New Fashion
Restaurant; L. I'oerster, F. & L. Cafe;
J. J. F.|»pinger. Gf)lden Pheasant.
San Francisco Real Estate Board
R. C. Xewell, N'cwell Mur.lnck Co.:
A. S. Baldwin, Baldwin & Howell; G.
H. Umbsen, G. H. Umbsen & Co.;
Louis H. Mooser, L. H. Mooser &
Son; Spencer Buckbee, Buckbee Thorne
& Co.; Colbert Col<hvell, Tucker, Lynch
&. Coldwell, Inc.
Wholesale Grocers Association
Perry Cumberson. W'm. Cluff it Co.;
Chas. Haas, Haas Bros.; Irank B.
Peterson, Frank B. Peterson Co.;
Gustav Wormser, Sussman Wormser
Co.: S. R. Ncwbauer, J. H. N'ewbauer
& Co.
San Francisco Advertising Club
Geo. P. Fdwards, C'l^'ast Banker Pub.
Co.; Don Gilman, Pacific Coast Repre-
sentative of Christian Science -Monitor;
Samuel P. Jolinston, Johnston .Xyres
Co.; Geo. L. Leonard. Urb^n Improve-
ment Co.; Fred S. Nelson, O'Connor
.Moffatt & Co.: Judson Sargeant, Ten
Bo>ch Co.
Retail Lumber Dealers Association
L. H. Pierson, Pope & Talbot; Wil-
liam Chatham, Loop Lumber Co.;
.\rthur Hooper, Hooper Lumber Co.;
R. H. Hiscox, Hart Wood Lumber
Co.; Ben W. Reed, Reed Lumber Co.;
C. S. Tripler, Van /Vrsdale Harris
Luinber Co.
Home Industry League of California
R. C. Pell, Sr., .American Biscuit Co.;
R. R. Rogers, R. R. Rogers Chemical
Co.; Baldwin Vale, Patent Attorney;
.S. L. Samtcr, L. Samter & .Sons; Walter
Degen, L. P.; Degen Belting Co.,
.\rthur Meussdorffer, J. C. Meussdorffer
& Sons.
Board of Trade of San Francisco
T. M. Earl, Nolan Earl Shoe Co.;
luigenc S. KIkus, The Elkus Co.; W.
B. Maxwell. Blake-MofTitt & Townc;
R. N. Carson, Carson Glove Co.; Joseph
Kirk, Board of Trade of San Francisco;
S. W. Burtchacll, Dolliver & Bro.
Rotary Club
C. J. Anger; Rulurt B. .Marsh, .Marsh
& Co.; Chas. H. V^ictor, Vawman &
I'.rbe Mfg. Co.; J. F. Cannon, .\gent,
.Mills Bldg; W. S. Coleman. Pacific
Gas & Electric Co.
Franklin Printing Trades Association
F. H. Abbott, F. H. Abbot Co: B.
M. Carlisle, A. Carlisle & Co.; Chas.
(Continued on page 236 column 1)
232
San francltco Chamber of Commerc* Activitiai
Caltfomla and Califomians Regulating Food Committee on Civic
Production and Food Consumption Duty Actively at Work
The San Francitrn hnttnrtf r.-.mm-iin 'nun Kelluj^g, of the ^nnic inttilutiun,
^- ihc L'u : known in
o( the virion* new vol
• • ' -'-at
v(>rrt» «i> u
U to i(-
Mr Rentier in «>|H»nwff hi» t»Mre«i* I bcr» and rmplovniK expert* in ihr
> itip-
■'"II *•;
hits tcccnliy caiicd
Mr il K Miller ro
< an», Mr. A. C. KucJ.jj,
i tu ad\isc in the matter
uricu uiiKs.
The American Kailway Assocbilion
.11.1. I .. , _ ^ _ . t -ciation
al IK-
Mr.
uthern
Make
• 1 >
ter at once
friend » and ••
...
uue.
The
r r i; ! > 1 1
.11 ion office at
the
city ha
until r<
lier Mh
Tlinr
(hi
until
are
10
no
open from
clutea on O
o'clock ..
fundk
now
.-to
tri
» ' K ■
r>cri* ou the m<
o««1« In the «
into lliu
Of the
;.inl »t..
lit nf t
diktribir
>vc l>een i
service
-» nrr Mr C H Bent-
leasinK and f
rr*jti;re»1 anH
utficc 1
'<•<! the 1,
Mr. Altrcil
le into the
e in tl.
iritiutiun ui trcftii luilk.
Mr. John Drum wa<i on the staff for n
short period but owing to many utv
perted changes in the plans of his \>
~ associates he was compelled t<>
rn.
nt. Mr. AH
^cr of the A>>
I'tcAs iu Luiivluu and elsewhere h^^
qualified htm for this most valued
service.
Captain Jack Lucey. well known
1 he i'riority i(uard created to dc-
trrrninc (lucstions of priority in niattcr!>
'Ttation i<i in charKc uf Judge
: the Union I'aciiic Company
<c N. Arm>l»y. l'rc>i«li!ii oi
rnia rackiiiK Corporation wa.s
>'> Judge Lovctt to a!>!>i!>t in thi»
and is now in that department.
'• '!s Administration Board
^ the queiitions of cm-
.. ,H >rts has among its mem-
I bcrs Dr. Taylor, well-known
' in San 1 and I*rofe^sor Kin
oln J. liutcliw)i>oii, of the UnivcrMty
I California is assisting in this depart
•nent.
California is aUo ably represented in
congress
I of the C
•lie ol«ler •'
so as
Ills
ml
the
'■r ui tike piir<.iiA9e of loud
for the Army and Navy."
further explained tha*
Mr Hnovrr wan ca
jas hu assistant, Mr. iiradiey, !'
'manager of the IVirific Telepi;
~o in his depart
rtment has been
. ( ij>:ui. 1 nc iHgn standing, char-
and extraordinary ability of our
,,.,...,v,.. ■„ i,.,,i, the Senate and
of constant and
.:iCC.
I In speaking oi the appointment of
I Fcifcra! food administrators Mr Hcnt-
"In the dc\ of the
; »n after thr of the
. Law. a Federal 1 i.-d .\lniinistra-
•vas named by the President for
•-• of the l/nion. Cn" ■
'.Y fortunate in :
.li.h P Mrrrift
I less
' ity
and to
r,^ (he .
the van
lar pii-it ... Ill -t ... V .1.1.... .11..
fine impression given by Mr.
Impressing on every man
I .San Francisco who is
vote the i
that they
l..,..v ll,.
Iu have every person in San liiiiuisio
entitled to voir. '>n thr prrat repister.
It has 1 <n
fault that I •
ularly tax-p.t>ris aim im^ini ••> iiii-ll.
Mho are vitally concerned with the
prosp'fi'^ .11.1 progress of ili.ir .Itv.
are i m thr matter i-
ing ai .San l-rann . i»-
tration iii about 175,000. .Accoitlmg to
thr rrBi«.trar r>f voters thi* figure shouhl
1 rr^'i>tration
-.11 the resi
• iiMMi.ii .iiKi ini^iiiisv ttiiitoty north of
Market Street.
In fi>rmer x.irs ilir election com-
missioners haN lied registration
booths at difi< :nts in the city.
Thi» year there will be no district
booths. Fach person who desires to
register must visit the city hall and
register there. The appropriation that
in past years has been available for
district and vicinity registration was
cut from the last budget and there is
no way by which the registrar of voters
can establish booths in the downtown
or residential sections.
In order to accommodate the citizens
who are unable to register during the
day time the registrar is keeping his
••••'- at the city hall open until ten
k at night.
(• Committee on Civic Duty was
organized in August of 1916, and has
two functions: to urge citizens to regis-
ter and when they have registered to
urge thrm to vote. It embraces in its
' ip men and women from
tion of .San Francisco. In
;,.. ; .. . .,ty-second Assembly district,
lor instance, it has 162 members. Going
over to the territory north of Market
it has in the thirty-second district the
heaviest voting district in San I''>an-
risco^I757 members.
During the past week there has been
'■ted to increase the
committee, with the
new members have
:i member who joins
.s'MS a card declaring
lie will register if he has not
•'■red; urge his family and friends
. likewise, and will vote at every
:on.
the past week placards urging
n have been distributed gen-
L.-..^ l.ruughout the city
San
CO Chamber of Commerco Actlvitlai
233
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreets
Sajn Franciaco
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Fair.
Retail Trailc— Fair.
^Ianufal•^ltrill^: and Industry — Active.
Collect ion s--(io»>d.
Remarks— Business seriously affected
by strikes.
Spokane ,
Wholesale and J<ilil>iiij{ Trade — Good, j
Retn^' ''■'-' ■ M.d.
Ma: 1 Industry — Better.
Coll
WI
Ma>
Toi:
Rer,
Seattle
I JoIjImiik Irade— (uM>d
-Cioo«l
"'<\ Industry— Active-
disturbini;.
Loa Angelea
WhoIc>ale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
kotail Trade — Good.
Manii!. nrinvf and Industry — Active.
Col; lair.
Ren ii;h cost of materials and
scarcity oi labor retards building oper-
ations.
Portland
Wholesale Traiic — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active
Collections — Good.
Salmon run — Heavy.
J Tacoma
Wholesale and Jobbins Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctivc.
Co|lection.s — Fair.
1^ lit
.\n opportunity is offered for a first-
cla*s mineral w.iter firm of California
to do business with a firm in .St. Paul.
Further details may be had by com-
munication with the Chamber of Com-
merce. Industrial Department.
1^ l«
Northern Countiea Meet in
Suaanville
The Xorthirn Cilifornia Counties
Association has just concluded a very
successful meeting in Susanville. Robert
Newton Lynch, manacer of the Cham-
ber and James A. Fnicry of Washiner-
ton. D. C. made the trip by auto and
addressed the convention.
Mr F.mery is Coun'^el for the Na-
tional Council of Industrial Defense, a
member of the National Indu-^lrial Con-
ference Boar*! an«l is also General Counsel
for the National .^ssociation of Manu-
facturers. JudKinjf from the reports of
those present the address Mr. Emery
made was greatly appreciated by our
northern nciRhbors.
Mr Dudlev V. Saeltzer of Redding
was reelected president of the orpant/a-
tion and Mr. W H. Chase of Cr>Iton
was made secretary to succeed Mr
J Robert O Bonncll who has enlisted in
the I'nited Stales Navy.
The prosperity of the northern part
of the state was reflected in the success
of the meeting, delegates being present
from every section of the five coimties
represented — I-assen, Modoc. Siskiyou.
Shasta and Trinity.
Delegation Attends
Modesto Fair
\ ■!• Iryation of mcinbiTS of the
of Commerce left here last
\ on the 9 o'clock train to
aitrtid the Second Annual Stanislaus
County Livestock Show. The parly
arrived at Modesto shortly after noon,
and were met at the <le|)ot by repre-
xentatives of the *' ' Chamber of
CoinuuTce, who i t'> the hotel
and to the KxpoMi. .. „. ::iitls in auto-
mobiles. The Chamber of Conunercc
badges worn by the party admitted
them to the grounds which courtesy
was greatly appreciated by those parti-
cipating.
The Livestock Show was of an ex-
ceptionally high class and many of the
thorouKhbrcd cattle <if the st.ite were
on exhibition. Stanislaus County has
produced an Exposition that is a
credit to one of the richest counties
in the state. San Francisco hopes to
have the privilege of participating again
next year.
Among those who participated in the
excursion were: A. Hirschfcld of Levi
-Strauss & Company: J. S. Rawlins of
the Pacific Hardware & Steel Com-
pany; A. F. Sugden of the Pa-
cific Hardware & Steel Company;
Mr. and Mrs. Grove P. Ayres of IIol-
brook. Merrill & Stetson; R. D. Quinlan
of Sperry Flour Company; Ralph A.
Newell of the First National Bank; W.
I. Brobcck of the Crocker Estate Com-
l>any: I. N. Rosckrans of the Crocker
Estate Company: C. E. Grosjcan of the
Grosjean Milling Company; and a com-
mittee fronj the San Francisco Real
Estate Board composed of Emile E.
Kahn of Kahn & Fcdcr; H. L. Hen-
derson of Joseph H. Ruchcr & Com-
pany: Leslie E. Burks, Secretary of
the San Francisco Real Estate Board;
E. H Brown. Manager of the Cali-
fornia Land Show; and C. W. Burks of
Mason-McDufTic Company. Lee B. Wil-
son of the Chamber of Commerce had
charge of the party.
Many other members of the Chamber
of Commerce participated in the Mo-
tlesto festivities, traveling' from San
Franci«;co by automobile. The many
attentions shown the delegation by the
Modesto Chamber of Commerce and
the F.iir Committee were greatly ap-
nreciated by those making the trip to
Modesto.
Home Induatry Luncheon
.^n interestiiiK' siil>jert is promised at
the Home Industrv Luncheon, to be
held in the Palace Hotel at IZ:!."? today
Mr. Clifton E. Brooks of the Ad-
visory Council of the Manufacturers
Board of the Oakland Chamber of Com
merce will speak on "Turning Li.tbilities
Into Assets." He will dwell on the
general advantages that industry can
make of the war and of regulated legis-
lation. ^ fc
To Silk Importera
Mr. George Rii-iscll Stillivan is visit-
ing San Francisco from the east, and
is anxious to get in touch with silk
importers who have stocks of ponge
silk and other silk manufactures on
hand. He can be reached at P. O.
Box 208, San Francisco.
New Members Since
Last Publication
Bertolone, G., (c/o L. Dinkelspiel &
Co.), Import and Export, 24 Battery
.Street.
Bittleson Law & Collection .\gency, H.
C.. Collections. 251 Kearny Street.
Boyden, W. D., Grain, Merced. Cal.
Bresse & Co, G 1... Real Estate and
Insurance, 419 Kohl Building.
Bruce 8c Co., A J.. Painting and Dec-
orating. 587 California Street.
Chapman. John W.. Shipping, and Com-
mission. 25."! California Street.
Ilallett. C. F. Broker, 346 New Call
Building.
Hirsch Mercantile Co , Wholesale Liquor.
222 Jackson Street.
Legge. Harry L., International Diamond
Drill Contracting Co., 502 Hobart
Building.
McRae. Wilfred E. Advertising. 417
Montgomery Street.
Nolan Dr.iyage 8: Warehouse Co.. IS.I
.Second .Street
Pratt 8i Williams. Truck .\ttachments
and .^uxiliarv Transmissions for Fords,
^57 Van Ness Ave.
Stjzuki, Hickey, Import and Export. 510
Battery Street.
Walde Klor & Co. Publisher of the
Russian-.\merican Exporter. Wells
Fargo Building.
Wheeler. R S. Customs Broker. 409
Washington Street.
The following have been elected to
special list since last report:
Philip Ban<Toft, serving in Quarter-
master's Department at Camp Lewis,
.American Lake.
Wm. B. Dunning. Naval Censor.
Geo. J. McChesney. Dr., .\rmy Medical
Service.
Herbert I. Bloch. Dr., subject to call
from .Surgeon General of the U. S. A
W. W. Thurston, now a Captain at
Camp Doniphan. Fort Sill, Okla., .^5th
Division.
Buaineaa Opportunitiea
War com)>lications compel the retire-
ment of partner. Local wholesale
machinery and implement house. Food
situation produces exceptional demand
for farm machinery. Office or sale<;-
tnanager of ability can secure good
working interest at a sacrifice. $1,000
to $1,500 rc<|uired. Real business wo-
man considered as office manager. For
further information, communicate with
the Ranchers Implement Co., 268 Market
Street. Phone Kearny 1029 for ap-
pointment.
Partner wanted in import and export
company. Splendid business opportunity.
N'oung import and export business with
world wide connections is open to take
in an immediate partner with an in-
vestment from $8,000 to $10,000. With
the right incoming partner in this busi-
ness, coupled with the experience and
of the present partner**, the
ics are unlimited. Phone Doug-
i.i> 4.^J<» for further particulars and
I appointment.
234
'^ -"^ Tranclsco Chamber of Commerco Activiti«B
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES .
Fnterrd •• tecorxi i-Ia«« msttrr
January 7. 191
Office at San i
fornia undrr lUe «i ( <•■
March 3. 1879
Stibtcripiton Price. Fifly
Cenia per Y^ar
Publiihrd mr the
S \V PR «
C!
y-
■»'o (.ahiuriui Street
San Francitco
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc inlrrrdrd write lu Forrign
Tr»dr Orparlmritt of thr Chambrr of
Commerce giving number.
fur immrdiale delivery
•■Icr.
1163. Otaka (Japan) oritanizalion
>^\\(% to coinmnntcate with exporter*
umt)re!la<k and walkinK sticks.
I^JT
WHAT VOU WANT TO
- - - - KEA
O KNOW I
QWy 112 I
Foreign Ships in Coastwise
Trade
The foreiKn trade department has
ju»t rccrivr.! a t<Iri;raphic copy of tlu-
new ^ bill to be intro-
duced ise Committee on
Merchant .Marine in lieu of the one
already before the Ilotisr and which met
wi*' ' ' ' iiion from Pa
CI
for a 1
day> t'
pi-
ll'-
may, u in tt
thr rnifr<!
at
a ! ■ u u t f 1 i t . .
.•V . .-Xrt of
.•\-.;„ : . . . . . ....;c in •'>•
Coastwise trade of the United
provided that no such vessel sh:
K»gt in the Cna<twi«e trade ■
upon a permit i«*nrd hy the I
S'. ■ ard which i
*l the scope ■
tr. •' such en-- '
at r that
pc- . >hall give ; . .
to vessels oi ioreifm refristry ■
Iea«rd nr chartered by citizens .
I*- 'es or corporations t'
ar I further that the pro\
o! v to the •
*' ' the Ira'
t«
•rniation prociirahic
it ill would he passed
during the present session of ConRress.
Fifth National Foreign
Trade Convention
■Ir«s remember San
F: r\\ train with nvrr
o» ' IcRates f
F Trade
veil-, 1 11 III ' -
place for
Vf ntifin n •"
fo
is
San rrai)t:L»co ti)i& vcar.
R
sit:
hn
fil.
War Revenue Bill
The forrit^n trs<!«' <trfiartn»«'nt ha«
1165. Local firm would like to get in
l<>- ' ■■'■ ■ -■- interested in the
t»' paper anil Panama
h.i' , ..:.il hemp brai'l • '•
\Uo |>:irtics interested in the pii-
)f prtissiate potash, red and >•
tannic acid and pyrogallic acid. chlorat<
of potash.
1166. Calania (Sicily) party
to j;et in tonch with importers
inR representation in Europe.
1167. Victoria (Britisli C lumhia)
'"irm wishes to get in ation
•vfth importers of raw m v) or
n brown sugar in onc-h.tii' pound
fried beef, well cured (Mexican
•i. I an«l tallow and drippinjf in
intities of about twentv ton lots:
.1 c.-t, fof fertiliTter and ch- ' ■•
r beans; sesame or .n'
; cotton seed: oil cakr : .
trom these products and from copra:
•'rans. such as butter beans. Mexican
•'k beans, black and white beans
xican rice, hulled or unhulled: white
rn grown in Mexico and just bar
-ted. .Mso wishes to get in touch
:'h exporters of hullers for castor
ins to be used by hand or small
soline engine; also corn seed peelers
1163. Local firm would like to get
■■ touch with exporters interested in
ith .American trade r)e*ire cata
lies, drawings or samples in tripli-
''*. with prices, which they will sub- 1
; to their principals in Peru. |
1169. Local firm, in the interest of
customer in ^fanila, (P. 1.) wishes
to get in touch with importers of
cocoanut oil.
A Correction
In the last issue of the "Activities",
•i.-it'c 221 ^:\n Francisco rvi...rTv t.> v.-»r-
:■■* under th(
. the percent:i.
re inadvertently wrong. They shoul
d:
rope 27. y
.Amcrira M '•
Went I-
C. Aw
S America
Asia
y last Better .<*rand Total 12().1% instead of 54.67«
Placement Bureau
540. Have had fifteen years exper
and advertising novelties
1 out in detail Wituld like an
j'l"'rtunity to help introduce Bom<
k'ood commodity.
541. ,\ man who has had consider
.iblc iron and steel experience would
I like a position as purchasing agent for
li manufacturing company. Can furnish
"d references.
542. A, .•...llil.nt . r,..l ....r,..r f^^.^
who li and
cost a ;| likr
a position. Willing in start on a
moderate salary, and can furnish ex-
Hent references.
543. Salaried position wanted by a
•nan of executive ability, office, factory.
bipping or selling department. He-.t
references furnished.
544. Well-known San Francisian
wishes a position where energy an«l
.ibiiity count in shipping, export or
import lines. Understands custom-
house rules and regulations, and has
bad several years seafaring experience-
545. Young man. 25 years of age,
having eight years experience in cashier
nnd accounting work, desires po>ition in
' ll-establishcd firm where advance-
nt is assured. Can furnish best of
reicrences.
546. Man with years of shipping ex-
l»erience as purser between this country
and the Orient, clesires position with
shipping or export house. Can supply
best of references, and bonds if re-
quired.
547. Competent accountant would li^e
t(i associate himself with an establishid
and progressive house. Can take full
charge of office or any departmen'
Has had experience with financial ns
well as mercantile accounting. I.o<-il
references.
548. Young married man, exempt and
having ten years passenger transporta-
tion experience is obliged to make u
change on October 1st, due to the
government commandeering the steam-
ships "Great Northern" and "Northern
Pacific." Prefer to locate with railroad
or steamship company, but would con-
sider other lines of work, either in the
city or country.
549. Position wanted by competent
• n. .V) years of age. 10 years practical
;ierience as ofTice manager and cor-
Unt: l.** years as accountant.
L'h and efficient. Rest of re-
550. Salesmanager. experienced in
• cialty lines, wishes a position. Can
iiish best of references.
551. 15 years jobbing experience in iron.
I, heavy hardware, mine, mill sup-
' s, hardwoo<| lumber, paints, oils,
. in capacity of selling, purchasing.
nanaging: seeks position in line with
ability. Age 42 years; good references
S«n Francl«co Chamber of Commerco Actlvltios
235
Is the United States Going to Surrender Its
Foreign Commerce With China to Japan?
I'rcparc'l l>y the l-orciK'ii Trade Dfpartiiuiit of the San l'raiici'<co Chamber
of Commerce from official liKurcs of the American ami Japanese Governments,
from Japanese Commercial Organization reports, from the "Japan Times" ami
an excellent article in the Septeniher first issue of 'Millartrs Review of the
Far Kast" i)iihli>hed in Shanghai.
CHINAS FOREIGN COMMERCE
Accordinj; to "Millard's Review" tin- i<.rii>{ii commerce of Cliina in 1914.
the year before the war. was $604,601,248. divided as follows:
Uniteil States and Canada $ 55.345.171
Europe - 188.in7.8M
Japan — 12<^>.717.^76
Other countries 231.430.612
Total - - $604,601,248
In 1916 the foreign commerce of China amounted to $826,812,672 divided
as follows: , ^. ,
United States and Canada $1()5.93_M')6 Increase of 91%
Kiirope -. - 18K.93S,1<I1 Increase of 4%
Japan ~~ 233.011.016 Increase of 80%
Other countries 298.930.459 Increase of 29%
United
value of
Total $826,812,672 Increase of 37%
While it is true the L'nitcd States and Canada increased 91 per cent as
compared with Japan's increase of 80 per cent, the fact must not be over-
looked that Japan increased to the value of $103,294,340 whereas the
States anil Canada increased but $50,587,025 or less than half the
Japan's increase.
CHINA'S SHIP TONNAGE
During 1914 the vessels which cntcrttl and cleared at Chinese ports
compared with 1916 were as follows: Figures show tonnage
1914 1916
American 1.047.423 799.913
Japanese „ 23.996.972 24,233.835
Europe „ ~ 47.982.722 39.589.244
Inc. or Dec.
247.510 Dec.
236.863 Inc.
8,393.478 Dec.
64.622.992
commerce
8.404,125 Dec.
largely increased
Totals „ 73.027.117
From the above it will be seen that China's
whereas the ship tonnage greatly decreased.
Because of war conditions, China's forei>;n trade has shifted as follows:
Trade with Europe has increased $830,212. the United States and Canada
have increased their trade $50,587,025 and Japan's trade has increased
$103,294,340 since the war began. These figures show a shifting of the trade
of the Orient from the .Xtlantic to the Pacific. Although the conditions
that caused this movement will tend somewhat to revert after the war to
bcfore-the-war conditions, the pendulum probably will not swing all the way
back. In many products such as teas, cotton goods, rubber (which is not a
Chinese export but is valuable for comparative purposes) the market prob-
ably will remain in the Pacific. If this occurs the United States will no
longer get its tea and rubber from the Orient by way of Europe. After
the war China's great market for coarse cotton goods
largely by Japanese mill> and by the Chinese mills.
JAPAN'S FOREIGN COMMERCE
The Exports of Japan lor 1914 as compared with 1916
1914 1916
$20.;, 5.^0, 730 $563,734,050
will be supplied
follows:
Inc. or Dec.
$268,183,320 Tnr
oo:
Exports
JAPAN'S SHIP TONNAGE
It is very difficult to procure reliaiile information with respect to Japan's
actual merchant tonnage but the following figures are taken from the ofificial
'iovcrnment reports.
1014
Total Gross Tonnage 2.090,269
These figures arc approximately correct but
Times" the following is a Government estimate
during the years of 1914. 1915 and 1916.
1914 1915 1916
86.941 105.859 180.001
Other official figures estimate the capacity of Japanese yards at present as
from 600.000 to 800.000 tons and at the end of July there were contracts let
for 700,000 tons in addition to those already being built.
It will be noticed that notwithstanding Japan's foreign commerce increased
from 1914 to 1916 over ninety per cent, its proportion of trade with China
increased in greater ratio. In 1914 Japan's trade with China represented
somewhat less than 22 per cent of the total Japanese foreign commerce
whereas in 1916 it had increased to 25 per cent. This shows that Jajian is
rapidly gaining control of the foreign commerce of the Chinese Republic.
The United States, on the other hand, is barely keeping up its share ol
Chinese trade represented by a little over one per cent.
1917 Inc. or Dec.
2.330.982 240,713 Inc.
according to the "Japan
of the tonnage constructed
Inc. 1916 over 1914
93,060 tons or 107%
Marine Department
J. 1). Spreckels & Hros. Co. hnve
notified the Marine Department of the
Chamber of Commerce of the sailing
from tlii> port of two special steamers
for Oriental ports, by the N'ederland
Royal Mail Line. Ports of call will in-
clude N'okohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Hong-
kong and Singapore and freight only
will be taken. The vessels, Dutcli
steamers Kawi and Grotius will both
leave here the end of October.
The Hritish Hark Antiopc has been
chartered by the Petroleum Pro<lucts
Co. of San I'rancisco and will shortly
leave New Zealand for this port. The
vessel is well known along the Pacific
Coast, having formerly been owned by
J. J. Moore & Co., and later by the
Chas. Nelson Co. who disposed of her
to parties in New Zealand. She oper-
ated for several years between North
Pacific Lumber ports and Australian
ports, returning here with coal.
Japanese Steamer Kenkon Maru No.
8, with freight and combustibles, is
scheduled to leave here for Shanghai
direct during month of October. The
same company will have the Yuki Maru
for Yokohama, Kobe. Vladivostok and
Dalny to load October-November.
Parr, McCormick & Co. have notified
this department that they will place the
steamer Prinz Waldemar on the berth
at this port for Havana, to load general
cargo, leaving Seattle shortly for this
city.
For Hongkong. Manila, and various
ports in Java, the Dutch Steamer Tjik-
emliang. of the Java Pacific Line, will
sail from San I-'rancisco on September
26th, carrying passengers and freight.
l*"ollowing the V'oelund, for ports in
Japan, China and Russia, which sails
from here September 25th, will be the
steamer Arabian, which leaves out late
in October. I""reiglit and combustibles
will be taken, and vessel is despatched
by the .American-Asiatic Co.
Balfour Guthrie & Co. have announced
that the Harrison Direct Line, for which
they arc agents, will have a steamer
leaving Glasgow, via London, about
October 2nd, and from Liverpool about
October 11th for San Francisco and
Pacific Coast ports.
The Garland Steamship Co., operating
the Javary and Justin, between Tacoma
and Shanghai, have ac<|uircd the freight-
er Grayson, which will be run in con-
junction with the aforementioned ves-
sels.
I'or the fiscal year ending June 30,
1917. the total numlier of vessels pass-
ing through the Panama Canal, was
1.876. as compare«l with 787 vessels f«ir
the fiscal year 1916. and 1.088 vessels
in 1915. The total cargo carried in
vessels in the last fiscal year amounted
to 7.229.255 long tons.
The steamers of the Great Northern
Pacific Steanishif) Co have been taken
over by the Government this week. The
traffic between Portland and this city
heretofore taken care of by the above
named company, will be absorbed by
the Independent Steamship Co. and the
San Francisco & Portlan<l Steamship
Co, at present operating on that route.
236
Stn rmnrlsco CKnmber of C*"
-• ActiviTios
'"•^i^^JlSiJcSj?"" Garifles Endorsement
All ordert for frriRhi car* nuut now •COmmitteCQ
Amon^ the Momberr
■I. ti^ I,
with rr;
'i in pr-
of
out a
thr
< ha» wi>r
;; orders i .i^>
•I the local aKciit
l-x-al aicent must have In
pvrnt frrtpht i« to be a a
;>ers mu>t luriiUli ;<
r fn the Miperintend-
'■<' "'■ for hi* informa-
tion an It is planned to
*'^^- •' ■•• • 'he local
r as to
. |oa<lr<l
to be loaded, tonnase. I '
■'*, etc., and to <iiipply
>-Iy in order to avoid all po*-
■< of car day*.
(Continued from page I >
'T Lo ; Isaac
Co.; James
■ -•. •>. .-I'rey Slation-
B. S. Hubbard. Union Lith-
*"o.
San Francisco Commercial Club
^ Carrigan. !
len: r n.
K. Weeks.
vr M. Castle.
( a^
San I o Chamber of Commerce
C. K. . Hank of Califor
VV'm T C. R Johnson. Li
Lumber Cu . W . M. -Mexander. AUx
ander & Baldwin; F. J Roster, Cali-
fornia Barrel Co ; M II. Fsberp. M. A.
Gunst 8c Co.
Building Industries Association
Chas W. Gompertz; Harry V. Stow
Thos Day Co
Retail Dry Goods Association
of San Franci5co
B. F. Hmporium:
Grover ^ & Co
San Fran. mobile Trade
on
Geo H. \", , ,. R. I. Johnson.
Manly Harris. F. E. Pearson. H. V.
Culver.
General Contractors Association
John Monk. G -nl Contractor:
Chas WriRht. G titractor: P
J Cole. General ( C. A. Day.
General r; » .ircncc Moore,
General .r; H A. Klyi r.
General ■
Building Dealers Association
H H. .'cstrrn Iron \'. rVv
W. H. Grorgc. Henry Cowell
Cemrnr Co.; H. J. Ralston.
T rks; F. Maurer. Bay !
E- D. Connolly; R .^
W.1K1. i .iraffine Paint Co.
I he Charities Fndorsemem
t "tiiiiiiiire have prepared a list
of the endorsed organirations to
lM!y I. 1918. This list is an ex-
"t guide to follow in donating
- for charitable purposes. If
not the list, call up
ties Kmlorsement Com-
■'■'V 112, and one will
• in L' t< I ;ifiv :i, ti V tt V
Other than a (.
lion th.Tt is I. ,r
tieedy. coiimiU u». It will
'U to know that, in fact,
limy ..I the appeals arc entirely
in.lividual and a larne number arc
'■■ - ' * ■• - - us de-
ny of
.• ■ iiiK on
the relict of our poor and do more
harm than good.
Consult the Charities Endorse-
ment Committer, Kearny 112, «)n
all soliiitatioii^
Commercial Museum in
Kyoto, Japan
The Foreign Trade Department is
advised by the Kyoto Chamber of Com-
merce they have established a Com-
nicrcial Museum for the purpose of
e.xhibitinK such articles as toilet
articles, stationery, toys, educational
and ornanu-ntal Koods. etc.. and
isk that our merchants send samples
ind catalogues for this museum All
interested are urRccI to communicate
with the above organization
1^ 1^
The Foreign Trade Department of
the Chamber has on file a complete
'■-• • nrticles that are now on the
list. This will be mailed on
■ n and from time to time such
chanKcs as are made will he included
in the list. The list is complete and
should be of the greatest value to San
I'rancisco shippers.
An Appreciation
San Francisco. .Sept. 20, 1917.
Hon. Joscphus Daniels,
.Secretary of the Navy,
Washington. D. C.
Please accept our apprcci.ition
for your prompt, patriotic and
wise action in sendinK .Marinf"- »<-
protect the plant of the l: ;
Iron Works of San Fram i>
The beneficial moral effect on
the lawless element of San Fran-
cisco has been inestimable. Be-
fore noon of the day the strike
was called, the police ha«l be» n
called to suppress fifteen riots in
San Francisco. That evcniuR the
Marines were put on nxurd at
the Iron Works and the effect
was electrical upon the peace of
our city.
San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce,
! • ' :i ' T Kosler. Pre*
The San Francisco CoflTee Urn Com
l»any ts a new m-
located at 1222 '
'• -iVIiiL' a high cl :; , ,,,i l„,
restaurants.
ison & Puttaert. 526 Ray St.
arc jiistallink' machinery and will open
a paper mill at this address in a few
weeks.
The Everlite Storage Ratterv Fx
change ! ■ '..en estaV" " ' • J.""^
Hearst fnr the
Fverlitc ! ..:; and ace. ..,,,.,
Emery & Co, Inc.. owners and oper
ators of paper mills in Seattle, Wash,
have opened San Francisco offices at
.•W-S Underwood Building.
The Dayton Rubber Mfg. Co.. manu
facturers of airless and pneumatic tires
will open a .San Francisco branch with
in a few weeks
The Ignited Nfotor Service. Inc , the
sole and official service rei»resenlative
of the Dclco. Klaxon and R'.t,,v c,,,,,-
panies. manufacturers of el
ment for motor cars, has ,| .,
branch in San Francisco from which its
entire Pacific Coast «listribution will
be made. H. J. Galvin is branch mana-
ger.
The Anchor Line of Glasgow. Scot
land, occupies joint offices with the Cun-
ard Co. Ltd.. at 501 Market St.
The Victor & Fleischman Co , manu-
facturers of trunks are Rreatlv enlarg- .
me their business and have moved to W,
670 Bryant Street '
The Van Noy Interst.TtP Company
(news aBrents> are moving lo 202 Sec-
ond Street.
The WestiuKhouse Pacific Coast Brake
Company are moving to the new .South-
ern Pacific Building from W9 Pacific
Buildinir.
The ITnion Switch Si Sipnil Company
are movinfj their offices from the Pacific
Building to the Southern Pacific Build-
ing.
F. H. Pass. 17 Main Street, is repre-
«enting the .\very Company, manufac-
turers of farm machinery and tractors.
The Liberty Insurance Agency has
opened offices at 40.1 Insurance Ex-
'■hange BuildinR'.
The Union Sheep Company. 41.'! Bal-
boa Buildinp, will soon move to 407
First National Bank Building.
The Soy Bean Milling Co.. is one
•>f the recent additions to San Fran-
cisco's manufacturers. It is located at
^12 7th Street and specializes in Soy
Bean Meal.
The Butterick Pattern Co. have just
opened a San Francisco Branch at 1207
Hohart r.tiilding. Mr. Townsend is the
local manager.
Sharkey & Company, arc a new firm
which have ju«t entered the hat and
cap manufacturing business in this city.
They arc located at 143 Second Street
and have already installed several
machines. ^
The D. O. Lively Stock Farm reports
the sale of four splendid draft horses
•o Nome, Alaska, exports shipments of
'• ^.■>. to South and Central .\merica and
•ca! ^ale of Hcrcfor<l cattle, a Ho!-
stein and Jersey bull.
San rranclsco Chamber of Commerco ActlvitioS
237
Wide Interest in Anti-Injunction Bill
Business for You
^:i^isil^
Widespread intcnst has been evi-
denced through the circulation by the
Chamber of Commerce of the ar^umcut
delivered before Governor William I).
Stephens on the Ami- Injunction Bill,
which, after parsing both houses of the
legislature \va» pocket vetoed by the
governor following a public hearing
At this hearing the spokesman for the
San I'rancisco Chamber of Commerce.
MaxJ.Kuhl. also spoke for some twenty
of the largest conimercial organizations
of California.
Many letters have been received fol-
lowing the receipt by busine>smen gen-
arally of copies of this argument. Among
others which indicate the interest with
which the work of this Chamber is be-
ing observed are the following:
September 17. 1917.
!•'. J. Kostcr, President.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
San Francisco, Cal.
Dear Mr. Kostcr: —
I have received your circular letter
of July 28th. 1917. and copy of argu-
ment on Anti Injunction Hill. etc.
In all the maelstrom of upheaval in
manufacturing. Commercial business and
political life, nothing is more disgrace-
ful than the attempt, on the part of
certain elements, to destroy the founda-
tions of Government in the United
States; such foundations being the
foundations lai<l down in the Declara-
tion of Independence and the Constitu-
tion of the United States.
Government by injunction is the de-
velopment of the peacemaker, who in-
-ists that righting individuals must halt.
It is the one element of our Govern-
ment, more than others, that promotes
confidence in the Government and
causes opposing elements of society to
resort to the process of law, rather
than by violence, murder, arson and
.11 the other evils that follow such
onditions.
Your C hambcr is to be complimented
111 giving publicity to matters of thi.s
Kind. It is to be hoped that we arc
' oming into better days when we will
liave a more honest condition through-
out society, and by far a much better
respect for the underlying principles of
common honesty as applied to political
life.
Yours very truly,
(signed) David M. Kirk
Mr.
San
San
My
I
you
F. J.
Boston. Sept. 18. 1917.
Koster. President
F'rancisco Chamber of Commerce.
I'rancisco, Cal.
Dear Sir:
would be very grateful to you if
will kindly forward me two or
three copies of your printed argument
on the recent Anti- Injunction Bill.
I might a<M that I have for many
years represented various manufacturing
associations in Boston and hence am
interested in the general subject of that
argument I have recently had an op-
portunity to glance at the argument but
do not possess a copy.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) J. J. Feely.
Marion, Ohio, Septentber 14, 1917.
Mr. F. J. Kostcr, Pres.,
San F'rancisco Chamber of Commerce,
San F'rancisco, Cal.
Dear Sir:
We appreciate very much the intcrot
which prompted your sending, with your
letter of July JHlli. a copy of booklet
containing an argument against the
"Anti-Injunction Bill."
Ina.><much as a similar bill was fought
iluring the last session of our Kgi-.|atiire,
and will probably come up during the
next session, we shall be able to make
very good use of the booklet, anti it
comes to us at an opportune time.
The s|)irit of the San I-'raiuisco Cham-
ber of Commerce,' as typified by the dis-
tribution of these books, is certainly to
to be commended most heartily.
Very sincerely yours,
The Marion Steam Shovel com|)any
(Signed) l-'rank .\. Ilul)er,
Vice Pres. and Treasurer.
Wilkes Barrc. Pa., Sept. 14, 1917.
San F'rancisco Chamber of Commerce.
San I'rancisco, Cal.
( jentlemen:
We beg to acknowledge with many
thanks having receivKl from you ".Xr-
gument on the Anti-Injunction Bill be-
fore Hon. Wm. D. Stephens, (jovcrnor !
of California by Ma.x J. Kulil. Ksq., j
.Attorney for San l''rancisco Chamber ]
of Commerce." We are certainly m )re
than pleased to know that any Clianibcr
of Commerce has succeeded in having
as fine an argument made on the Anti-
Injunction Bill. It is certainly greatly
to the interest and benefit of California,
as well as to the entire nation. This
<|uestion of trilling, or what is worse
than that with working against the free-
drjm of this country, is one that should be
handled in the most earnest way to put
.1 stop to it ami we appreciate and are
willing to help with our part of the ex-
penses for all that is done in that line
Very truly yours,
J. E. Patterson & Company.
.\tlanta. September 1.1. 1917.
Chamber of Commerce.
San I'rancisco. Cal.
Cientlemen:
While recently in the office of one of
the members of this .Association the
model .\nti-Injiinction Bill, fathered by
American Federation of Labor, was un-
der discussion. This Association was
successful in defeating the measure be-
fore the session of the Georgia Legisla-
ture this summer. On the desk of the
gentleman upon whom I was calling
was an argument of the .\nti Injunction
Bill by Mr. Max J. Kuhl. .\ttnrney for
the Chamber of Commerce, San Fran-
cisco. Cal. As I am at all times look-
ing for all the information possible on
these subjects it would be sincerely ap-
')reciated by me if you would forward
me a copy of that argument.
Thanking you for the anticipated fav-
or, I am
Very truly yours.
(Signed) Edw. A. Kimball,
Secretary.
Government Proposal File
F'or the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this oflfice. The
<liflfcrent government departments
arc segregated so that those in-
terested may sec at a glance what
each (leiiartment reeiuires.
Open market quotations", for which
contractors must furnish supplies or
services are contained in a circular
which is on file at the ofTiccs of the
Chamber.
October 2, 1917. at 10:30 A. M., bids
will be opened at the offices of the
General Purchasing (JfTiccr of the Pan-
ama Canal for the purchase of supplies
for the Panama (Tanal. Full details
are on file at the office of the Chamber.
J. L. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place.
New York City, desires to secure an
agent in this city to take care of <lis-
tribution of domestic and export ship-
ments
A. S. Coleman, Dccth, Nevada, is
seeking a market for several carloads
of potatoes.
Central Commercial Co., 560 Sacra-
mento St., San Francisco, desires to get
in touch with jobbers handling tooth
brushes.
Frank Hollins, 426 W. P. Story Build-
I ing, Los Angeles, Cal., desires to get in
' touch with San F'rancisco dealers in
leaf tobacco and cigar manufacturers.
A. H. Saklat & Co.. 85 Front St., New
j York City, wishes to secure an agent
in this city to handle the selling of veg-
etable oils.
1 J. Vctteric, Capitola. Cal., is seeking
a market for a quantity of dried peas.
Sandor J. Vigg, Alva, Okla., expects
to visit this city soon.
Simon Foscolina, Livcrmore, Cal., is
in the market for poultry food.
Miss G. Strong, Box 185, Fort Worth,
Texas, is seeking a market for patriotic
post cards.
J. W. Waldrop. R. B. Box 15. Modes-
to. Cal., is in the market for mechanical
door openers.
Natural Cereal Products Co.. Over-
land. Mo., is in the market for olive oil,
nuts, raisins and pure extracted honey.
Clyde Wooden, Kaw City, Okla., de-
sires to get in touch with responsible
brokers in Chinese and Japanese money.
NL O. Hawk, Santa .-Xna, Cal.. is in
the market for potatoes in carload lots.
Morton J. McDonald, do Oakland
Tribune, Oakland, Cal., wishes to get in
touch with importers of notions, hard-
ware an<l leather goods.
John F. I.oughran & Co.. 847 P.icific
\vc.. Chehalis. Wash., is seeking a
market for rc<l cedar grape stakes and
axe split rifl cedar fence posts.
The Industrial Advance of .^
KLEffiER & CO. Inc MOTOR TRUCK FACTORY
EXIUBIT NUMBER SEVENTEEN
ui itl> »llu|>
not only in
out the •
and Kl.
!»aw what the iuture woi;
\ CO . I NC. inu
■- manufacturers of
citjr is a typical cx-
'• nf ^trady Rr^wth
"It twenty
.!« a waKf^n
«r. prcsi'I- v;
rove the ' ■
• -^ to rtsr
■ ■\\ enter-
lif. .iliii t ■<
.tn«i
He
aittl Ms
<sc>^ arvl
..•-•,.111 J.;. .T.li t
-evcre u«a»;e re-
H.- ,;..x 'l.;.t
It tuok an ti:
to *fanH the
a iriKK
ite the
•-T1- « r.-iKD. . ,, s ,,; ,,(hcr car'i
It was the well-known Kleiber
imi*. the same car now being in
>peration
ili^ i.r...li
in daily and severe service.
• lived up to his hopes and
'■*! and others were luiilt
J,'" ■ a great demand for KIciIkt
Iriick:. and then it was that the present
<-<«nipany was organized in the year
To Orland Tomorrow
The excursion to Orland to attend
the Glenn County Fair given by the
(ilcnn Cotiiny Livestock and Agricul
tural .\ss..ci.-ition. will leave here to-
morrow night on the 5 P. M. train.
|.irrivinir in Orland at 10:42 P. M. The
1 was to have left here Satur-
f. but as the Fair is to close
at midnight, the dcKgati mi
< here Friday evening upi»n the
: request of the Orland people
V large delegation will meet the excur-
sion at the depot and lake the party
out to the Fair Grounds. Automobiles
will be provided Saturday in order that
'' ' ' ition project and
'ural district may
Vou are urged to participate in this
excursion and see firsthand the wonder-
ful advance that has been made in
thi« <frtion of the state since water
brought upon the soil through
1 iir r>un<l-trip rate is $6.75. There
will be a diner on the train Meals
1913. New buildings were built and
additions made from time to time.
riie present shop and factory being
ideal for its use. it having a saw-tooth
roof and an unusual nuinher of windows
giving a tiiaxinuini of light and ventila-
tion. It is of steel and masonry con-
struction and is fireproof.
Kleiber Trucks arc now well known
over the United States and particularly
on the Pacific Coast. .\ large foreign
market has been developed, trucks be-
ing sent to Siberia, Australia, Hawaiian
Islands, India, South .\merica and other
countries.
Large fleets are being operated by
local concerns which have consistently
adhered to the Kleiber Truck. Among
the local concerns being Pacific Hard-
ware & Steel Company. .McN'ab &
.'^nlith Draying. F.nterprise Mrewery,
Overland Freight & Transfer Co. Cali-
fornia Brewing .Association. .Milwaukee
Brewery, Western .Meat Co., Standard
Oil Co. Shell Oil Co. Union Ice Co.,
National Ice & Cold Storage Co, South
S. F. Packing and Provision Co. and
many others.
The plant is growing and now oc-
cupies a floor space of 75.000 square
feet, employs 150 men. most of them
expert machinists, and has an output
of about 50 irn. L, . .Tionth. The cor-
poration is ! at $5fl0.000 00
backed by ci ^ San Francisco
business men.
Knicbt Connlluui PHnllns Co.. 311 limtterj 8t.
> »*■!■« ««»««»—»»>
LKJ
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commcrciot, f mandate Industrial and Go'vernmenlal Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — OCTOBER 4ih 1917
^o. 40
DO YOUR DUTY AND REGISTER FOR NEXT ELECTION
Functions of Conunittee on Civic Duty
lIliilN tiu- past ten days
a total of 3,615 new mem-
bers have joined the Com-
mittee on Civic Duty, ac-
cording to the statements
from that committee pub-
lished in the daily press. The work of
this committer ^hould have the support
of every member of the Chamber of
Commerce residing in San Francisco.
The Committee on Civic Duty has
but two functions: To urge citizens to
register and after they have registered,
to urge them to vote.
There are still many thousands of
citizens, both men and women, who
are eligible to vote, but who are not
on the great register. Unless a true
majority of all citizens entitled to vote
do register and vote at every election,
the opportunity for minority control
in civic affairs is present. But with
every citizen who should vote not only
on the great register but doing his duty
at the polls, the cause of good govern-
ment and an .idministration truly re-
presentative of all of the community
is assured.
There are at the present time ap-
l>roximately 185,000 names on the great
register. While this is a record for
San I'rancisco, exceeding any previous
registration, the figure for this city,
according to registrar of voters J.
Harry Zemansky. shoulc! be at least
Off To Orland Tomorrow
A delegation of business men
representing the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce will leave
here tomorrow at 5 p. m. via the
Southern Pacitic for Orland. The
party will arrive at 10:40 p. m.
and will immediately be taken in
automoliiles to the hotel and the
F.xposition Grounds.
The dilt'Kation w.is to have left
a week earlier but the trip was
postponed at the request of the
Orland people. A severe wind
storm destroyed the Exposition
tents, but the (ilcnn County Live-
stock and Agricultural Association
has rebuilt the F'air bigger and
better than ever. A special rate
of $6.75 has been secured for the
round trip. Dinner on the train,
meals and hotel in Orland will be
extra.
The Orland Chamber of Com-
merce, through Mr. E. J. Falk,
Manager of the F-'xposition. has
placed automobiles at the disposal
of the members of the party so
that the Orland irrigation project
and the agricultural territory sur-
rounding Orland may be inspected
on Saturday.
Those desiring to participate in
the excursion should communicate
with the office of the Chamber at
once.
.(ni.tiHi. .According to experts the great-
est proportion of this missing regis-
tration is in the business and residential
territory north of .Market Street.
Business men are altogether too prone
to let somebody else do their voting
for them and then criticize the selec-
tions. The only way by which the
entire community can be thoroughly
satisfied regarding public officials elected
to office is through the vote of every
citizen eligible to vote.
REGISTER TODAY, IF YOU
HAVE NOT DONE SO. MAKE IT
YOUR PARTICULAR CONCERN TO
SEE THAT Yr)UR FAMILY AND
FRIENDS Dp LIKEWISE.
The registrar's office at the City Hall
is open each evening until 9:30 o'clock.
On Friday and Saturday evenings of
this week it will be open until 10
o'clock, and all persons who are at
the City Hall at that time will be
registered, as the office will be kept
open until the last person in line is
taken care of. Because of the excellent
system installed by Mr. Zemansky the
delay is practically negligible, and no
man or woman desirous of registering
should withhold for fear of loss of
time. There will be no district regis-
tration booths this year.
Registration closes Saturday night.
340
>3t
An Exposition of California's Possibilities
The 1.41
uprn in
Forty Topedo Destroy-
ers to be Built in m
San Francisco *
lUing lu iiilvicck ri-iiivi-d by ilu
cft.-.fti .-
Mananrr.
men «ho tund at the helm oi *
.!ii«fria! *»orl<l havr put the
"<»r will have a rhanrr to
.r
{roni
ilk
W'aithiiiKion rcprc
Iruii N\..Tk» i» tM
>r the cxiikirtit lion
• i-->- >,,rs Oihrr
• n of in
is I .111
iiird
III
tiir
\Va»l.
.1
t...%
Iron
Wc
Co.. r
Co.. K . . ,
« Co. Realty Sal
>rka will coiialruii
I
1
1 and it>
1,
. . :lie «ail i«>
1'
:farturer» are aware of
1
to the success oe
It
- is the means em-
1'
■: th.an one hundred o<'
tl
MIS of the West havi-
aiftu'it 1'
• ' ^ for th-
exhibits.
will 1.
therefore '
., loitinit t'
Stale'* rr
.h it will
that mn«t
:tt it will sh"
h.
It iii^y help solve man>
«r
ir future. ThroMirh in-
t<
of new <1
11
4, the I-
f.ii..,., .,.
" • - liiiii-
aelf a« «•
>w |.
drat u itli
, iiin ».f
1.
belter and more
11
«- to make the most
- iDuiicy A»
uvll A-» produce— out of the
land he pn««e<k«r«
Spt.rry lluur L.* , SuiiiKi Llumuul L«< ,
() C Siine Si Co, Western .Soil liac-
I'nion TelcRraph
It A Co.
..... K ■iii|)ri>c the Comniil-
tirs i)t the I and .slrnw ;
Land Show Committee. Emile K
Kahn. Chairman: .-\. I. Harrigan. O. C.
Stine, Colbert Coldwcll. .Mbert K. Kern.
K. M. Pickering and \V. K Dnnne.
County Participation Committee: A.
I. HarriKan, Chairman ; John .McGaw.
n. W. Smith. W. K Dunne. R. .\
^^^ •''•!«. R C. Newell. Kmilc K. Kahn.
t Coldwcll. .Albert K. Kern. ()
. r M. Pickerins. H. J Mallen.
!inan, I.ouis II Mooscr.
• >n, Joseph K. Grrcn.
'I : be a .|
A' trucks .1 -■■.:'.n
machines and the city dweller as wc'l
as his country hmther will find mucli
to learn a' ing use of for pleas-
ure and i *s, the very superb
r. ' ' II < aiitornia provides her
I
■■■■•- • •" ' -v how
' -.1 the
" ' homo
consumption as well as for export and
the value of the swine, heretofore
t' "n as only a scavenger, as
a of the meal supply, will be
lrra:r(| vy , - . . ^^j
demand. .v
h-.» 't- ; ...ay
' ' livc-
*■ : three
years «»r iimrc l»ci»re hi lor food. Cali-
fornia bacon, ham and lard will be
offered in competition with any pro-
duced elsewhere.
Am - - ■' r . • I I . -, ,^ ^^^,
E L Limb
Co ' f.,.,h-
r: . S. .V
< Auto O .il
Creameries. California Corrugated Cul-
Appreciation
San Salvador. September 13. I9I7,
Mr. Frederick J. Kostcr.
President. .*Nan Francisco Chamber
,,r' i^,-M..i.-rce.
Sa' .). California.
Dis- i Sir or Dear Sir:
Mr. Herbert de .Sola handed im-
your esteemed letter of .Xugust
17th enclosing a draft for $257.^
United States gold, which you
kindly sent us as your last remit-
tance to the contribution raised
at the - ' honor-
able CI . people
who h.i . . ..,:;.., .iges on
account of the earth'itiake that
occurred in this Republic on June
7th. last.
I take real pleasure in acknowl-
edging receipt of your above men-
tioned letter and wish to express
to you that ihr ' v which
your honorable ' felt for
our misfortune v, ;; ; be for-
gotten by the people of Salvador,
and to convey to you the grati-
tude which the nation feels toward
your beautiful an<l populated me-
tropolis of the Pacific Coast whose
Chamber of Commerce came to
our a«-' — ' ihe es-
teem a- it has
for us. . ;ry )
Permit m this oppor-
tunity to t .1 and other
honorable meniUrrs of that institu-
tion, and remain.
Very t-
r Melendrz
draft,
r these ■ i
iiy iu-nerai Klectnc Company, at il.s
plant at Eric. Pa. Price for dcstroycr.s
IS not made public.
"Henry l-'ord will build five thousand
eight cylinder liberty motors for de-
livery next .May Ford plant will also
build two hundred thousand cylinders
lor liberty motors. .\ircraft I'roduc-
linn Hoard is placing contracts for big
deliveries and apparently only Iar,;e9l
factories in country are capable of
handling this work within time limit
ii.xcd. .Nothing detinite has yet bcc'i
accomplished in negoli.itions wii'i
Japanese regarding reduction of trans-
pacitic freight rates .\merican officials
are optimistic however, and insist rates
will soon be reduced. .\rrangemct ts
arc progressing for transier of one
luindrcd tliousand tons of Japanese ship-
ping to United States Shipping Hoar-l
for duration of war and delivery of
one hundred thousand tons ship pla'rs
to Japanese concerns."
(ieo. L. I^eonard.
I.. Henderson and
Marry R. Verrue.
Harry Stein. Harry
("leo. II .Mastick.
Live Stock Committee: F. M. Picker-
ing. Chairman. San Francisco; }1. M
.\yer, San Jose; E. A. Bridgcford. San
!"r James .M. Hrown. .San Fran-
(1 k .\. Hrush. Santa Rosa; S
11. !. .San I-'rancisco; John Cudde-
back, Paso Robles; John D. Daly, San
l**rancJsco; Kilgar J. Dc Pue, San
Francisco; James P. Dunne, San Fran-
cisco; Robert E. Easton, Santa Maria;
CIcmente Fat jo. San Francisco: A. W.
Foster. San Francisco; W. C. Hammon.
.San Francisco; H. A. Jastro. Bakers -
field: Chas. H. Johnson. .San I-'rancisco;
Fred Keiscl. Sacramento; Robert Kim-
ble. Hanford; Henry A. Lage. Merced;
J. n, I-cc, San Simeon; D. O. Lively,
.San Francisco; Richard S. McCreery.
.*san Fr.incisco; W. H. Moffat. San
I> Will. Mayo Ncwhall. San
I Jerome O'Neill. Oceanside:
J. »\ . I nillips. Oakland; Warren R.
Porter. San Francisco: T. H. Ramsay.
Red HlufT; Wm. H. Reis. San Francisco;
E. G. Rodolph. San Francisco; Wm. H
Saylor. San Francisco; Wm. T. Scsnon.
San Francisco; Hon. Peter J. Shields.
San Francisco; Fred J. Sinclair. San
F- Howard Tilton. Gilroy; E.
I ' .San Francisco; and F. L.
\\..s, liiii Edward H. Brown. General
M.iiiak'cr; Harry Perkins, Assistant
Manager; and Jc.-)ii I om/ldxiroiiL'li
Director Publicity.
Cisco Chamber of Commerco Actlvitiot
241
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreets
Western Union
Cablegrams
New Members Since
Last Publication
San Francisco
Wholesale ari«l JoliLinn Trade— Fair
Retail Tra<le— I'air
Maniifaottirii)K ami Industry- llatnpcrctl.
Colleiti<>ii> - (JoikI.
Remarks -lii<lu>itrial conditions still iin-
seilled ShiplitiildinK at stan«lstill.
Portland
Wholesale Trade— Very Kood
Retail Trade— Injproving.
Manufacturing and Industry — Fairly
active.
Collections — Good.
Remarks -Ail >lii|) yards affected by
strike, over 3,(MX) men out
Los Angeles
Wholesale and Jobhinn Trade — Good.
u... ..1 I , .1. -Improved.
^' and I n«lustry— Active.
'. lair.
Remarks — Labor shortam" is increasing.
Seattle
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Tra«le — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Improving.
Remarks — I-abor scarce and restive.
Tacoma
Wholesale Trade — (iood.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctivc.
Collections — Fair.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbinn Trade — Good.
Retail Tradi; — Good.
.Manufacturinc and Industry — Fair.
Collections — Slow.
Have You a Parcel Post
Package to Exhibit?
Under authority from the Postmaster
General, and in line with the policy oi
the Department to take advantage of
all such opportunities, the San I'ranri^rf)
post ofTicc will maintain a comprehen-
sive parcel post exhibit in connection
with the California Land Show, at 8th
and Market Sts., San Francisco. Octo
her 13th to 28th, 1917, inclusive.
The exhibit will consist of a fully
equipped postal station, for the sale
of stamps and stamped paper, money
order and registry business, and the
receipt and dispatch of mail, in con-
nection with a display of parcel post
containers, etc.
It is desired to incorporate in the
exhibit sample shipments of merchan-
dise from r ■ - — itivc firms in this
city, with ^ matter relating
thereto, as si . „ what may be sent
by parcel post, and the proper method
of packing.
If any firms among yopr membership
are interested in this matter, and will
communicate with mr. I will be pleased
to have a representative call upon them
with full particulars.
1 .1 1 Transatlantic cablegrams must be i
in plain F.nglish or French or in Italian |
in the case of telegrams originating in
or destined to Italian territory (whether
originating in the United Slates or in
transit through) or in Spanish between
Central America. South .\nurica, Cul-a
and Porto Rico on the one hand an<l
Spain and Portugal on the other hand i
when passing through I-'rench censor- '
ship; and between Argentine. Bolivia.
Chile, Paragtiay, Peru and L-ruguay on
the one hand and Spain on the other
hand, and between North .\nurica. when
passing through Hritisli censorship, ex-
cept that authorized co<les may be used
in cablegrams to countries co-operating
with the ITnited States in the prosecu-
tion of the war. In no case, however,
is code allowed in cablegrams sent to
or from neutral Kviropean countries or
tc or from F.uropean countries assisting ,
Germany in prosecuting the war. |
The International Telegraph Office ad-
vises that the following regulations cov-
ering cablegrams to and from China
have been announced by the Chinese
authorities:
1. All tele^'rams will be accejtted only
at sender's risk.
2. .Ml telegrams without text arc for-
bidden.
.1. Private telegrams must carry a
clear signature at the end of the text
4. Private telegrams arc subject to
censor and may he retarded, stopped,
etc., without any advice being given to
the sender.
5. .Ml telegrams frame<l in German
.and .\ustrian-Hungarian languages arc
! forbidden.
' 6. The senders and addressees of priv-
ate telegrams in code (agreed language)
must present their code for examination
on demand.
7. No claims for reimbursement of
the tolls paid will be taken into con-
, sideration.
8. Messages from or to Germ.Tn and
\ustrian-Hungarian subjects are not al-
lowed.
9. All private internal or international
messages in code (agreed language) sent
bv foreigners must carry the seal of
the respective consulates of the localities
of origin to certify that the contents of
the messaces relate to commercial or
private affairs.
10. Private telegrams in code (agreed
language) sent by China must be
stamped with the seal of the local gov-
ernment officers or Chamber of Com-
merce.
11. .Ml private messages a|>pearing
dangerous to the security of the state
. will be stopped.
These regulations, you will note, are
practically the same as those already
in force, except Nos. 8, 9 and 10, and
9 and 10 refer to messages filed in
I China.
.American Hrokerage Co., Food Brokers.
112 Market St.
Colbert Co., The. Merchandise Broker,
16 California St.
Diggins, Kdward .'\., Surgeon, 508
i'nderwood Bldg.
GritTith Sales Co, .Mfrs .\gcnts. 314
Sheldon Bldg.
Ilollman & Samuels. Real Estate &
Insurance, 45 Montgomery St.
Janin, Charles, Mining Engineer. 716
Kohl Bldg.
.Voble Electric Steel Co. Mfrs. Ferro
All.)ys, Mining, 995 M.irket St.
.Vowcll, C!>as. E., Imports and Ex-
ports, 112 Market St.
Presidio Mining Co., Mining. 255 Cali-
fornia St.
Yoshida Bros. & Co., Importers and
Exporters. 149 California St.
Government Food Control
Certain lines of fi>o(l iimducts are
under (lovcrninent control by act of
Congress and the respective lines of
business affected thereby must be con-
ducted in accordance with regulations
to be issued from time to time by Presi-
dent Wilson and by Herbert Hoover,
who acts under his authority.
The Special Committee of the Cham-
ber of Commerce of the United States
which was appointed to co-operate with
the Council of National Defense, has
c.-illed the attention of the business and
manufacturing world engaged in the
production or distribution of foods, feed,
fuel, including fuel-oil and natural gas.
fertilizer and its ingredients, tools,
utensils, implements, machinery an<l
e(iuipmcnt required for the production
of food, feed and fuel, that these articles
will be controllid .is outliiu-d below.
The control which is to be exercised
by the Government may be presented
under four heads:
1. Practices prohibited by the statutes.
2. A second form of control is to
become operative upon order of the
President and is to the effect that no
man may engage or carry on any such
business as specified above without a
license from the President.
3. The third means of control ex-
ists with respect to five articles, name-
ly, wheat, flour, meal, beans and po-
tatoes. With regard to such cotnmod-
,ities the President is authorized to pur-
chase, store and sell.
4. The fourth metho«l of control ex-
ists, should the President hml it nec-
essary to exercise it to secure an
arl.qiiatc supply of the commodities
mentioned "for support of the army,
or the maintenance of the navy, or for
any other public use connected with
the common defense."
In adclition to the provisions with re-
gard to food, feeds, and fuel, the new
law contains special provisions with
regard to coal and coke. The President
is empowered to fix the price of coal
and coke, wherever and whenever sold,
•ind to establish rules and regulations
for the sale, shipment, distribution, etc ,
jfor the coal and coke.
242
S»n Tranclsco Chamber of Commerco A
SAN fra;^cisco
CHAMBER ^COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES -
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
Entered at second-cUst matter
January 7, '"^
Office at S
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March
Subscription
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act of
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Merchants
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{rofj WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW I
CALL - - - - KCAraNY H2 j
RuMia Trade Corporation
of America
Above ci'T 15 interested in de-
\ eloping tr : icnt throuKh their
Siberian oliu < ^ i iiis firm has been
vouched for by a prominent F.aslcrn
Ru*-'"'- Vtn, rl, 111 ..TL- iii/ation as having
fji. :iiK in position
to rican firms in-
terested in cxicndiiiK their business in
the Rtis-inn f>r\(\ throuRh medium of a
pr. Their address is
N! and 10 Bridge St..
N e \V 1 ' ' ! K (. 1 1 >
Opportunit
tion iii
esenta-
l
The Foreign Trade Department is
advised by the Overseas Commercial
Agency, Marine BIdg., this city, that
they are sending a competent traveler
to the Orient in a few months for an*
extended trip and would be pleased to
get in touch with manufacturers, etc..
that might be interested in establishing
trade or increasing their present busi-
ness in that section through the agency
of a salesman.
South American Opportunity
San I''r.inrt>iro firm of selling and pur-
cl'
t<
willing to
ter) in seni
.Id like to get in
turers desirous of
»:,r,.,i..^ ili..in and
mat-
-South
American countries. Particular:) upon
request.
Exporter's Directory of
Japan— 1917
The Foreign Trade P-
formed the Iniperi.il (
seum T" "' '^^
ture .
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1'
IS m-
Mu-
\k'ricu!-
has pub-
. for Japan
exporters.
CO rmation re-
gardmg Empire ot Japan. We are in-
formed Paul Elder & Company, this city,
are publishers of imported edition and
it is suggested those interested investi-
gate this book. Copy can be seen on
file in the Foreign Trade office.
If you arc ial«re«le<l write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
1670. Osaka (Japan) firm wishes to
communicate with importers of Japanese
i:oods, particularly cotton and silk y
k'la«>s ware, porcelain ware, tnys.
and accessories (oil, gas and electruaii.
brushes, metal and shell buttons, sul-
phur, animal and vegetable oils, drugs,
chemicals, medicines, matches, etc.
References.
1671. Liverpool (England) firm de-
sires to get in touch with exporters of
canned and dried California fruits.
1672. Yokohama (Japan) company
wishes to communicate with exporters
of linoleums (oil cloth); carpets, rugs,
wool cloth, sun screen, tin plates, steel
and iron plates, scrap iron. Also
would like to get in touch with im-
porters of Oriental produce, principally
marine products, cereals and all kinds
of oil. i
1673. Kobe (Japan) firm is desirous
of communicating with importers of
matches and refined camphor. .Mso
would like to get in touch with ex-
porters of mercury.
1674. Bordeaux (France) party de-
sires to represent an .American firm ,
handling motor cars and accessories or
agricultural machines. States he has held
position as manager of a taxicab com-
I pany in London; also that he has
I travelled in France a long time.
1675. Osaka (Japan) firm desires to
communicate with importers of cotton
piece goods, such as crepe corrugated
cloth, sheeting, etc., with view to se-
curing representation.
American Asiatic Association
The American Asiatic Association
composed of the leading commercial
men of the East such as Lloyd C.
(Iriscom, Jas. A. Farrell, Willard
j Straight, Frank A. Vanderlip. Chas. ^^
I Schwab, etc. has recognized the im-
' portancc of the Pacific Coast in the
coming commercial struggle to super-
cede the war. This .Association is
now considering a strong representation
on the Coast with such men as Capt.
Robert Dollar, John H. Rosseter, Rob-
ert Newton Lynch, Willis Booth.
Theo. B. Wilcox. William Pigott and
possibly other leaders in Pacific Coast
Commerce on the Executive Committee
I to give the Coast a voice in the opera-
tions of the Association.
The objects of this organization are:
"To foster and safeguard the trade
and commercial interests of the citizens
of the United States, and others asso-
ciated therewith, in the Republic of
China and Empires of Japan. Korea, and
in the Philippine Islands, and elsewhere
in .Asia and Oceania, etc."
".Asia" the official monthly magazine
of the Association is one of the best
publications relating to Oriental mat-
ters published.
.Any member of the Chamber can pro-
cure full information regarding the ac-
tivities, etc.. of this organization upon
application to the Foreign Trade De-
partment of this Chamber.
placement Bureau
552. Young married man who ha>
li.id five years experience in cost ac-
counting wisheo position Can furnish
best of references.
553. F.xecutive about to sell control
of his business seeks responsible posi-
tion with reputable firm lias had con-
■-iflerable experience as office manager.
Moral manager, sales manager and
lematizer. References.
554. Position wanted by niarried man
.^4 vears of age. who has had 14 year*,
traffic experience, both rail and water.
Experience ha<< been very bmail alonn
these lines. Thoroughly familiar with
coastwise shipping. Has executive
ability and pleasing personality.
555. Position wanted by rcsponsibb-
voung man exempt from draft. Ha>-
had 12 years experience as department
manager for jobbing house — 2 years as
employer. Good references.
556. .Attorney at Law wishes connec-
tion with insurance company to act as
adjuster of personal injury cases and
other claims, or to act as assistant in
credit department of large wholesale
house. Best of references furnished
557. Position wanted as manager of
apartment house or hotel, by a man who
lias had 7 years experience as manager
of first-class cafe, also wide experience
in installing systems for checking ex-
penditures. 5 years banking cx|ierience
also. Can furnish excellent references
558. Position as statistician wanted
by a man who has had a great deal of
experience in this capacity with some
of the largest corporations in .America
Loral and eastern references.
559. Man closely identified with in-
troduction and sale of high grade ma-
terials, and efficiency in this city and
state as representative for eastern man-
ufacturers, will guarantee a conscien-
tious, progressive, reliable and initiative
representation. Best of local and east-
ern references. Will travel when nec-
essary. Capable of directing sales meth-
">d«; and getting results.
560. -Accountant of ability and pleas-
ing personality wishes position. Is cap-
able of assuming responsible position.
1 Is 50 years of age and has good creden-
tials.
561. Man who has been in business
in this city for 25 years is in the market
I for a responsible position. Is 45 years of
age and well qualified to hold position
j such as cashier, office manager, and is
well acquainted with wholesale and retail
trade.
562. Elderly man wishes the manage-
ment of a small hotel or apartment
for himself and wife, with a view of
purchasing same later. He has had con-
siderable commissary work, and his wife
has had fine success as hotel manager.
Can furnish best of references.
563. Position wanted as salesman-
ager. lias had long experience in sell-
ing, marketing and credits. Good
habits, married and exempt from draft
Best of refcrftirc^
POSITIONS OPEN
A-564 An importing concern, handling
manufactured Oriental products, wants a
man with knowledge of general mer-
chandise to fill position as price clerk
and correspondent. Must be exempt
from draft, and furnish good references.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitias
243
Where Do Your Employees Come From? Marine Department
Society for Study of Employment Problems
Making Canvas of Every Industry
in San Francisco
The Society for the Study of Employment Problems desires to assist the
industrial organizations of this city to obtain the help they need to run their
industries.
It is the aim of the Society to find the most efficient source of supply
for obtaining help for the majority of the industries, and develop this source
so that it will be of still greater value to the employer than it is at present.
They are making a canvass of every industry in this city, and reciuest
your assistance so as to make the work a success. Six of the more common
sources from which help is obtained have been specified.
Mark the most efficient source No 1
The next No. 2.
And the third No. 3.
Can you suggest any other nietliod of securinjj lielp.''
Through what source Labor Unions
Employment Fiureaus
do you obtain Competitors
Recommendations of yom employees
skilled male help? Newspaper advertisements
\pplicants applying for positions
.Mark No. 1 — 2 — 3 What other source?
Through what source Labor Unions
Employment Bureaus
do you obtain Competitors
Recommendations of your employees
unskilled male help? Newspaper advertisements
Applicants applying for positions
Mark No. 1 — 2 — 3 What other source?
Through what source Labor Unions
.^...Employment Bureaus
do you obtain Competitors
Recommendations of your employees
skilled female help? Newspaper advertisements
.Applicants applying for positions
Mark No. 1 — 2 — 3 What other source?
Through what source Labor Unions
. Employment Bureaus
do you obtain Competitors
Recommendations of your employees
unskilled female help? Newspaper advertisements
.Applicants applying for positions
Mark No. 1—2—3 What other source?
Please return to Warren Manlcy. Secretary Society for the Study of Em-
ployment Problems, 1004 Merchants Exchange Building. San Francisco.
Business Opportunity
Position wanted by a man now in
China, wishing to locate in California
For a number of years he has held a
position of responsibility and trust with
large mining company in China, having
charge of their funds, accounts, store
materials and shipping. He is a thor-
oughly experienced executive and highly
recommended. For this party's address
and other details desired, write to Mr.
J. P. Bowling, 160 California Street, or
telephone Sutter 420L
.\ young man who can invest about
$1,000 or $1,500 in a growing and reli-
able manufacturing business can secure
a good position and profits on his in-
vestment. For further particulars and
appointment, call Market 4138.
Exceptional Opportunity
.\ suggestion has been made to the
I'oreign Trade Department to try and
arrange a delegation of prominent busi-
ness men to visit the Far East for the
Murpose of arranging representation in
anticipation of trade after the war. .An
'msurpassed opportunity will be given
•o visit Manila. Singapore, Calcutta,
Colombo, etc., by leaving here Nov-
ember 17th. Trip can be made in ninety
'lavs and the expense is merelv nominal.
The department will gladly explain
•his opportunity in detail upon applica-
♦ion of any member interested. No
ibligation is connected with such a re-
'luest NOW IS THE TIME TO
PREP.ARE FOR THE COMING
nORI.n COMPETITION AFTER
THE WAR.
The Alaska Packers Association's
ship Star of Holland arrived here Sep-
tember 24th from Karluk with a cargo
of 86,428 cases salmon. The vessel
was chartered prior to arrival by Bal-
four, Guthrie & Co., to load at this
port for Manila direct, receiving cargo
on October 10th, sailing about October
15th.
The American Schooner Else, com-
iileting her first round voyage since
being launched, arrived at San Francisco
this week from Port Pirie, .Aust.. with
724 tons of zinc concentrates and 250
tons of hemj), consigned to Norton,
Lilly & Co.
The Steamer Esslingen, of United
'States Shipping Board's fleet with full
cargo of Philippine Island products, was
j an arrival this week from Manila. She
! was turned over to The Robert Dollar
[Co., at the Islands, and the cargo as-
sembled under their supervision.
I With cargo frcjm Manila, Shanghai
and Yokohama, the Luckenbach freigh-
ter Hattie Luckenbach put in an ap-
pearance the early part of the week.
She started to receive cargo on Sej)-
tembcr 28th for Wellington, N. Z. and
Sydney, Aust., leaving out from San
.Francisco on October 5th, with freight
[and combustibles.
I The Steamers Geo. W. Elder and
j Peru, both of which operate in the
Panama line of the Pacific Mail, ar-
rived in port on September 25th. Coffee,
sugar, hides, cocoa, etc., made up the
cargo. The latter brought a full quota
of passengers and a large shipment of
bullion.
The British Steamer Turret Crown
recently sold by James Griffith of
Seattle to French interests, will leave
the north shortly for this city, where
! she will load cargo for Havana, under
'supervision of Williams, Dimond & Co.
The Steamer Adeline Smith was sold
this week by the C. .A. Smith Lumber
Co. to the Robert Dollar Co. who will
load her on the Cohimbia River for
Shanghai with general cargo.
The British Motorship Chiralite, built
at a British Columbia plant for the Im-
perial Oil Co.. called at this port for
bunker fuel on the way to Peru.
.A four masted schooner left Boston
recently for a port in the South to load
a full cargo of Virginia smoking and
chewing tobacco, which she will deliver
at a French port. This cargo is be-
lieved to be the first of its kind ever
sent across the Atlantic. The tobacco
is intended for the .American troops in
I'rance.
The total value of ships now tmder
construction in Southern yards situated
on the coast between B.iltimore an<l
Galveston is estimated at $370,000,000.
The Steamer Rajah, from Manila and
Hongkong, consigne<l to the Pacific
Mail S. S. Co., arrived here September
28th with full cargo. Chief among the
articles of import were, lumber 22,849
nieces, \7,777 bags sugar. 2,713 bales
hemp, 230 cases cigars. 8.000 bags rice,
1,007 bales tobacco and 2.000 bags pea-
nuts.
244
San Prancttco Chamber of Commerca Activitiat
New Basis of Rates
Proposed from New
York City
parities Endorsemefrf /^mon^ the Momberr
Committee
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has been injrctfd inl«>
. ntn! rntr <Jtttattoti bv
•mpany is in a
I I of this sort.
~c ii liA* A lhrwii|{h route of its
■rntn New Ytirk piers; and the
L.thcr tincntal lines, in orilvr
to r< ■ New York business,
must i'.^.'.> i.ic initiative taken by the
5ioiithcrn Pacific Company. The Santa
Fe and Western Pacihc. therefore, have
filed fourth section applications with
ihc Interstate Commerce Commission,
askinir permission to carry the same
ratr* from New York as the Southern
r ■ " ■ it is. Chicago rates.
1 hitilicr rates npply-
r . Detroit and points
. tween ChicaRO and
N\ -;'ply from the latter
point. It the lines east of Chicago re-
fuse to join in the proposed all-rail
rates from New York, it is possible that
the Santa Fe and Western Pacific and
its connections will publish proportional
rates from Chicago, which when ii.sed
in connection with the local rates of
the eastern lines will make rates from
New York the same as apply from
Chicago. The Santa Fe is not propos
inn to publish these new rates via tho
\t.i"ory Line to Galveston.
.^liipments that originate in the terri-
tory near New York, and which mav
move through that port via the South-
ern Pacific lines, or on the new all-rai'
rates from New York, will be compellcH
to pav -> lii.-^irr ,1 .irire than is pa'd
by !■! :ig at Chicago
but f" ii-rential will be
less than ii the lull normal rate were
applied from New York Cifv.
Relief for Slup|>ers of
Refrigerated Fruits
New refrigerator cars at the rate of
from five to twenty-five a day are ar-
riving in this section of the state, ac-
cording to local officials of the South
rrn Pacific Company. Thirty- five of
cars of the Pacific Fruit Fxprcss.
rst of a consignment of eighteen
tiniwired will reach the Pacific Coast
within a few days. Nine hundred cars
are coming from the Chicago plant of
the American Car and Foundry Com-
pany, and another nine hundred from
the Madison. Wisconsin plant of the
same company.
The new cars are the result of many
years of careful study of the require-
ments of shippers and - ' ' 'he most
modern ideas on the ' .tion of
perishable products. 1 '. ,•', be put
at once at the service of Pacific Coa*t
shippers of fruit and vegetables. It i;
expected that they will prove a boon
to California producers and considcraMv
t«e the present car shortage.
Army Solicitations
The Charities Kndor>ement Commit-
tee is being appealed to for informa'
lion relative to solicitations that are
beins made at the present time for |
> , on behalf of different
/ations in the service oi
iM V i.iMd .-tales Government.
The Committee brought the matter to
the attention of the General in Com-
mand of the Western Department, and
has received the following letter which
is self explanatory:
"War Department
Headquarters Western Department
San Francisco.
September 26. 1917.
Replying to your communication of
the twenty-sixth inst., relative to en-
'isled men soliciting donations for the
purpose of establishing mess funds, you
are informed that there is no authority
'.vhatever for the soliciting of such funds.
The Ciovernment supplies everything
needed for the soldiers' mess, and in
most cases large savings are made upon
this allowance. In other words, the
allowance excee<ls what the organiration
can use.
Your letter has been referred to the
v.Trious posts for immediate investigation
nm) ffporK
W-Ty sincerely yours,
H. C. Henson,
Colonel. U. S. .\rmy.
Department .\djutanl."
Requests for donations have also been
made for funds on behalf of the Coast
\rtillcry of the National Guard of Cali-
fornia. Scjuie of the solicitors have mi»-
'ised the name of the Colonel in com-
mand and grossly misrepresented the
nurposes of the solicitation. The Charities
Rtidorsement Committc arc officially
informed that this solicitation is un-
authorized by the .'\rtillery Corps and
that no further solicitation will be
allowed as the Corps is in the Federal
Service and solicitations on its behalf
ire contrary to regulations.
Members
Keep the Charities Endorsement
Committee advised of solicitations, par-
ticularly if you arc in doubt as to the
ncrits of requests.
Our information Bureau, Kearny 112.
is at your disposal. Use it.
^^ ^^
AnoHier Hearing in the
Transcontinental Case
The Traffic P>urcau is expecting the
Interstate Commerce Commission to set
a date for another hearing in the trans-
continental case in the near future.
This hearing will have for its purpose
the consideration of the application of
the railroad companies asking permis-
sion to file tariffs increasing certain
•ranscontinental rates. The changes in-
volved in the transcontinental adjustment
-over the whole United States, and are
>f such importance to shipping in-
terests that it is unlikely that the Com-
mission will allow the rates to become
effective without such a hearing
The American Commerciaf Company
has moved to 618 Pacific Ruilding.
Smith Brothers. <>.ii....i Stationei-
are opening a San l>ran>h ii
the .'\rcade of the ^l k Huildinv
Waterhouse & Wilcox, former! \
Waterhouse & Co.. are to move to tli
Arcade of the Monadnock lliiilding.
The Coast Smelting 8i Refining {.'<•
1062 Folsom Street, dealers in scr.ii.
are to build a smelter and refiners
at Illinois and 19th Streets and h;i\
made application for a spur track i
serve their plant.
McMullin & Kyre. manufactur< •■
agents arc moving frtim the Flo' '
Building to the .Southern Pacific Bl<l:
The Oliver Continuous Filter Coni-
nany of this city, has ixMied a bul-
letin describing their product which is
ina«le by the Oliver Nfanufacturing Co.
at Oakland, the steel tanks being built
by the California Boiler Works of San
Francisco.
The United Commercial Company,
has just taken offices at 91S Crocker
Bldg.
Mr. J. M. Cohin. has been appointed
the new manager for the Klrine, Edi-
son-Selig Essanay Co. 18.1 Golden Gate
Ave.
Dickcrson & Gaskill, freight brokers,
have just located at i oom 7. No. 210
California Street, J. L. Kase is manager.
The Zouri Drawn Metals Co., a Chic-
ago manufacturing firm, has recently
opened a San Francisco nffi. »• -it 11 V^
Mission Street.
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Westbound Rates to be Graded
From Points of Origin
The Transportation Department is in
receipt of information to the effect that,
in the new westbound rates proposed
l)y the transcontinental carriers, points
of origin between Chicago and New
York City will be graded into five zones
of approximately 200 miles each.
For example, the rates on cotton piece
good to the highest rated intermountain
I ooints are at present $1.05 from Chic-
ago. $1.15 from C. F. ,'\. territory, an<l
$1.25 from New York. Under the recent
decision of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, requiring the carriers to
•barge no more to intermediate points
than is contemporaneously charged to
the terminal points, these rates will
doubtless be carried on to the coast
ooints, but instead of havin" only one
intermediate group, tliat is the $1.15 rate
from all C. F. .\. points, it is proposed
lo grade these priints into ftvc different
groups or zones of 200 miles each.
This adjustment would, of course, be
detrimental to New York, in that it
destroys the parity which is maintaine<l
in terminal rates at present in existence.
This parity will be somewhat restored
if the rates proposed by the Southern
Pacific Company on twenty-five different ^
commodities arc published from New
York City: and as these will most likelv
be published on commodities which arc
of particular interest to that point, the
final result may be less detrimental to
New York merchants.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerca Activitios
245
Invoices Must Carry
Guarantee
NEW BUSINESS FOR YOU
The Legislative Department of tin-
Chamber is in receipt i)f many in-
qutries as to the effect of the Federal
Child Labor Law in force since Sep-
tember 1. 1917. The inquiries have tt>
do largely witli the guarantee that the
goods shipped were manufactured in
accordance with the terms of the law.
Invoices not containing that guarantee
have been returned even to dealers in
heavy machinery who employ only male
adults.
The law makes it an offense to ship
or deliver for interstate or foreign ship- '
ment any product of any mine or quarry
in the United States in which children
under the age of sixteen are employed;
or any article or product of any mill,
cannery, workshop, factory or manufac
turing establishment in the United
States in which children under the age
of fourteen years have been permitted
to work; or children between the a.ge<
of fourteen and sixteen years who have
1 een employed or permitted to work
i"^».re than eight hours in any dav cr
more than .six days in any week, or
after the hour of seven p. m. or before ,
the hour of six a. m.
It nnist be remembered that the act
applies to interstate and foreign ship-
ments only.
.-\s a precaution the Legislative Ue-
) partment suggests that such guarantee
mentioned abo\e lie stamped or printed
on the invoice. To utilize the stock of
invoices on hand a rubber stamp carry-
ing the guarantee will suffice. For
future invoices the guarantee may be
printed on the blank as a time saver.
In general the following form of;
guarantee is sufficient:
"The undersigned hereby guar-
antees that the goods invoiced
herein were manufactured or pro-
duced in accordance with the Fed-
eral Child Labor Act of Septem-
ber 1. 1917. (Signed)"
For the products of a mill, factory,
workshop, cannery, manufacturing es-
tablishment, etc., the following form
will comply with all requirements of
the act:
"The undersigned hereby guar-
antees that the articles or com-
modities listed herein were pro-
duced or manufactured in an estab-
lishment in which, within thirty
days prior to the removal of such
product therefrom, no children
under the age of fourteen years
were employed or permitted to
work, nor children between the
ages of fourteen and sixteen years
were employed, or permitted to
work more than eight hours in
any day or more than six days in
any week, or after the hour of
k seven o'clock p. m.. or before the
' hour of six o'clock a. m."
This must be signed with the name
and place of business of the producer
or manufacturer and the date of ship-
ment of the goods.
Government Proposal File
I-'or the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive pro|)osals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this office. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each department refpiires.
The Chamber of Commerce has on
tile the changes in specifications and
conditions of subsistence supplies for
the U. S. Army, in regard to fresh
beef, frozen beef, fresh and frozen mut-
ton, corned beef, corned beef hash, to-
matoes, jams, lard, oleomargarine, ap-
ple butter, apples, bacon, cabbage, candy,
sweet corn, ham, various fruits and
vegetables, etc.
Bids will be opened at the office of
the Depot Quartermaster, (A)\ Market
Street, October 15tli. for fresh beef as
required at Camp Lewis, .\merican
Lake, Washington, from Xovember 1st
to 30th, 1917.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Depot Quartermaster, Seattle, Wash-
ington, until 10 a. m. October I5th, on
2,.S(X),000 jioiinds of fresh potatoes in
sacks and 250.0<^^ pounds of fresh onions
in sacks.
The Chamber has on file specifications
for paints as drawn up by the Quartet -
master Corp. U. S. .Army, including all
standard paints used by the army, white
enamel, deck and floor paints, varnish,
turpentine, acids, glue and tallow.
Bids will be opened at the office of
the Depot Quartermaster, Fort Mason.
San Francisco, at 10 a. m. October 6th,
on quantities of miscellaneous articles as
asked for in Circular Xo. 96.
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be
received at the Depot Quartermaster's
Office, Seattle. Washington until 10 a.
m. October 10th, on large quantities of
groceries, brooms, brushes. buttons,
cigars, combs, etc.
Jesse H. Evans, an attorney, Crocker
Building, San Francisco, desires to ob-
tain the names of parties who would be
interested in the opening of a marble
(|uarry in Santa Clara County, and in
the finishing of marble after it is ex-
tracted.
iri »^
The -Aineric.iii \ ene/iam I'aiiit Com-
pany, 25 Broad Street, New York City,
arc desirous of securing a San Fran-
cisco representative to handle their
marine paints. They are the proprietors
of Lamoravia. They desire a man who
will give all of his time to the sale of
the product and will not represent any
similar product.
Mrs. Chas. Keepers, c/o Oregon Bras>
Works. 2nd and Kverctt Streets, Port-
land. Ore., is in the market for dry
goods wholesale.
Fdward Wolf, c/o Sanitary Market
.\'(). 210. Los Angeles, California, is in
the market for peanut butter wholesale.
Sam. W. Hawyer. P. O. 22. Wasco,
California, is seeking a market for rice
straw.
Dan Cushman, c/o Revere Hotel. Cal.
desires to get in touch with wholesale
jobbers handling women's coats an<l
suits.
V. N. Sjjicuzza & Co., 143 Fast State
St., Trenton. X. J., are in the market
lor canned tomatoes and beans.
E. L. Gibson, c/o Empire-.Arizona
Copper Co.. Parker, Ariz, desires to get
in touch with manufacturers of custom
made shirts.
A. Melvin. .\1 itor Route A. Box 125.
Ceres, Cal., is in the market for portable
houses.
A. L. Dickens, Creswell. Ore. wishes
to communicate with firms using ship
knees.
L. R. Hatch, .Metcalf. .\ri/., is seeking
a market for scrap iron.
R. 11. Campbell. Keenc. Ont.. Canada,
'lesircs to get in touch with wholesale
'cedsmcn in San Francisco.
A. S. Blanchard, Marshfield, Ore., is
.n the market for groceries wholesale.
The Xatwill Com|)any, 105 Hudson St .
Xcw York City, wish to get in com-
luinicatioii with San brancisco im-
porters.
James Steele, Box (A)7. Carson City,
Xevada, wishes to get in touch with
harness and saddlery firms in this city.
Maurice Pincoffs Co., Security Bldg..
Qalveston, Texas, is in the market
for cattle food.
F. D. Cathcart. Jr.. Downey. Idahn.
is seeking a market for potatoes and
i)aled alfalfa hay.
Continental Junk House, 1st and
West Colfax .Aves., Denver. Colo., are
in the market to dispose of a quantity
of waste paper.
L. M. Brown. 416 W. Myrtle St,
Inde|)endence. Kas., is in tiie market
for notions and novelty goods whole-
sale.
Carlson & Sherk Co., Sherwood, Ore.
arc in the market for groceries, rice,
soap, etc., wholesale.
Pioneer Trailer Corp., 233 16th St.,
Detroit, Mich., desires to get in touch
with dealers in motor trucks, tractors
and trailers.
Solf)mon Cohen, 557 So. Broadway.
Los .Angeles, Cal., has opened a new
store and is in the market for silk
and wool sweaters, fine waists, silk
underwear, and silk kimonas wholesale.
.American Paper Stock Co., 1210 Mar-
illa St., Dallas, Texas, is seeking a
market for old newspapers.
The Industrial Advance of
WILLYS^VERLAND OF CALIFORNIA
EXHIBIT NUMBER EIGHTEEN
li 1. \VilI>s-(Jvtrl.»nii ui Cal-
ii<irnia rcccntiv moved into
their new building at Van
Ness Avenue and Bush
Street. This building;, con-
structed especially for the
V is the most modern motor
1-. iitinn center on the Pacific
i the best arranged from every
standpuiiit. service to the owner ueing
one of its most important details.
The building occupies half a block
and has a floor spare of 145.000 square
feet. The (' - • ■■
bought the ati
to provide for o...... ,.- ;■• ...^ ...... ....^
which the Company believes will be
necessary in a few years.
This five-story building is well ad-iptcd
for the sale and taking care of Over-
land and Willys-Knight cars Nothing
lias been overlooked by tlic architect
and builder. From the basement to the
roof, every up-to-date feature has been
installed.
The building itself is said to have
cost $430,000, and with the value of
the site, the total expenditure soars
over the thrce-quarters-of-a-million
mark. With equipment, extra parts and
motor cars stored there, an investment
of $1,500,000 is represented These fig-
ures will give the average motorist some
idea of the magnitude of the proposi-
•ion and the faith that the Wiilys-
•vcrland Company has in the future
.)i San Francisco as an automobile
center.
The construction is absolutely fire-
proof, being class A, solid reinforced
concrete, with brick curtain walls, metal
frames, doors and partitions, fire walls,
autuiiiatic firewalls and automatic
sprinkler system.
The roof has a tile floor, inclosed
by a five-foot brick wall, and is large
enough for a baseball diamond, squash ,
and tennis courts. It is used for test-
ing cars which have been overhauled,
and also as a playground for the em-
ployes during the noon hour.
Two large towers to house the ma-
chinery for operating the elevators used
in carrying passengers and the freight ^
elevators which lift the heaviest cars ^
from the basement to the roof also add
a little architectural beauty to the top
of the building. A 25,000-galIon tank,
which provides water for fire protec-
tion and the sprinkler system, is placed
on top of the larger tower.
• «—»■•««■»««»—»>»,
CHAMBER Ot:^^MMERCE ACTIVm
'^ATED JU\^JXS
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — OCTOBER 11th 1917
^0. 41
THE SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS MAN AND HIS DUTY
Continued Business Prosperity Depends on Liberty Loan
1 1 !•' I)usinfss man and imr-
chaiit imist double tlic
amount he invested in the
first Liberty L«)an. "Sin
Francisco's Second L lan allotment,"
says John W. Edminson, cliairman of
the Loan Distribution Committee, "is
sure to be double the first."
Continued business prosperity de-
pends upon tlie amount of money the
government feels it can spenti — the
amount of money VOU lend at four
per cent, to have put back into YOUR
business. For you know that every
industry in the United States today,
indeed in the world, is touched in
some way by war conditions.
Failure of the second Liberty Loan
will mean additional taxation, not only
for the merchant but for the wage
earner — for everyone. One tax bill
already has passed, but the government
would rather seek popular investment
than levy additional taxation.
And you should note the fact that
Sec'y McAdoo Tonight
Plans for the entertainment ol
the Secretary of the Treasury,
Will. G. McAdoo, in San I'rancisco,
tonislit, include a reception at the
Oakland Mole by prominent citi-
zens; dinner of Liberty Loan
workers at Palace Hotel at 6
o'clock to be addressed by Sec-
retary McAdoo; escort of U. S.
Cavalry troops from Palace Hotel
to the Auditorium, and the address
by Mr. McAdoo at the Auditorium
Mass Meeting.
The dinner at the Palace Hotel
will be attended by more than
300 Liberty Loan workers who will
assemble at Mr. Mc.Vdoo's request
for a short talk on the Liberty
Loan. The dinner will be at 6
(/clock, and John A. Hritton will
preside.
The committee that is to meet
the visitor at the Oakland .Moll-
is composed of the f<dlowing: Gov-
ernor Wm. D. Stephens, Mayor
James Rolph Jr., James K. Lynch,
John Perrin, Major Gen. .\rthur
\V. Murray, Gavin McN'ab, F. W.
Kellog, P. H. McCarthy. Walter
Mac.\rthur, Chas. W. Fay. Capt.
Russell. J. A. Davis, A. L. Chic'ker-
ing. Secretary McAdoo will t>e
taken to the Palace Hotel and after
his speech at dinner will leave at
7:45 for the .\iiditoriuiii meeting.
N'OU arc the liig gainer as well as
your country, by investment in this
loan. Your money invested — you can
easily realize that it is not subscribed —
invested in four per cent's is exempt
from all state and local taxes. The
income derived from the bonds arc
subject only to surtaxes and in 1916,
out of a total population of 110,000,000
in the United States, only 246,000 per-
sons paid surtaxes.
The money you invest goes to make
your business safe from submarines,
from invaders and from the deadly
form of warfare waged by Germany.
Do you realize that the government
is turning back to you, in one form or
aiKjther, the money invested in the
Liberty Loan?
Don't you realize that it is sound
business to invest in these Loans?
Wouldn't you invest from a sense of
|)atriotism alone?
Well, this is more than patriotism.
It's good business judgment also.
Have you invested?
248
^•n Francis
ber of
i(it
Another Balboa Necessary to Discover Far Eastern Trade
An Analyzation off the Worlds Markets
>a must be iiivcn credit tur discuvcriii); the
l" iroin all invc»ii|iali'>n it wuuld appear that »u
lar uj tiic L'uitcd Sij(r» u cuiiccriird aiiuthi-r Ualboa is
nccckMry. not tu di»v:ovcr the I'acilic Ocean, but to hhuw
At ti'parenily undreamed of oppurtunitie!> they
^' 111 the lar Kast and how other nations arc
i>'
^ the varioUik markets of the tvurld (or the
>' ■. the I'liltt.! Slates »tood a» follows:
1 he total e< the United Stales for 1914, arc
divided into tin w^ grand divisions of the world:
Exported to Kurope $1.33y,295,9l6or6J*7f of the total
4,S1..*S.X.?.M ..r -M", ..f the total
'■ tlic lota!
' the total
7/",-'LV,r41 ur J'.c ui the total
25.3iJ,K2J or 2'/c of the total
Exported to North America
Exported to South America
Exported to Asia
Exported to Oceania
Exported to Africa
The total was.
To Nort! ' ■
quantities
limited poj
sources of supply.
.$2.1 13,624.050 or 100%
a it is natural we should export iur^i
South America and (Oceania have but
and Africa is a long way from our
To Asia, however, our Pacilic shores
are nearer than any other manufacturing nation with the
exception of Japan and it is to this market this article is
directed.
According to the Statistical Abstract of the United States
the imports of the following principal countries of the
Orient, together with the amount of such imports from the
United States for the year of 1914. was as follows:
U.S. Per-
centage
7.1
.4
2.6
16.2
1.5
9.7
Country Total Imports
China $381,803,000
French Indo China. 38.966.(W0
British India 594.521.000
Japan 296.676,(Jl)0
Formosa 26.341,000
Chosen 31.489.000
Dutch East Indies 154.444.000
Siam .?.vssj,(iOO
Philippines ;>5>'.()00
From U.S.
$27,219,000
171.000
15.544.000
48.I92,(K)0
399.000
3,051.0(K)
3,897,aiO
1.075.000
24.02<l,«XM)
$123,568,000
2.5
i.2
49.4
7.7
Total of above ...$1,606,711,000
Eliminating the Philippines,
an .American possession, and
we have: Total $1,558,122,000 $99,548,000 6.4
It is now in order to take a look at the area and popu-
lation of the countries embraced above to give an idea of
the purchasing power when the various countries adopt
Western methods as they are now rapidly doing.
Country
China
French Indo
British India
Japan
Formosa
Chosen —
Dutch East Indies
Siam
Philippines
.\rca s(|. miles
4.278.352
China.. 310,000
....„ 1,802.657
147,750
13.750
84.103
739.545
195.000
115.026
Population
413.000,000
16,594.000
315.156.000
55.084.000
3.682.000
16.804,000
38.000.0JTO
8,150.000
8.880.000
869.350,000
Pop. per s«|.
78.54
54 80
17483
.V2 'J5
2^7 78
IW.xi)
51..VS
41.79
76.74
113.10
Total ..._ 7.686.131
It will be noticed the above countries constitute 15 per
cent of the land area of the world while the population
constitutes over 80 per cent of the population of the world.
Great Britain. France and Germany have found it neces-
sary to have a distributing center in the Far East and
Hongkong. Saigon. Singapore, etc.. have long been used
for this purpose, and they have, to an enormous extent
contributed to the upbuilding of the commerce of these
nations.
The United States has a better located ba=- >''•>" any
of the above — Manila — but has never taken of
it. With a maximum radius of three thousand inila
is capable of reaching eighty per cent of the human race
and San Francisco is within a maximum of nine thousand
miles from the same population. It is 9651 miles from
Liverpool to Hongkong, the British distributing port,
hcrcas it is but 6.221 from San Francisco to Manila, what
ought to be the United Stales distributing port— but
The foUowing table of distances from Alanila, San
ci.HCo, Ne\v \ tirk and Liverpool may be instructive,
of these ligures are via Suez which while not in
present, certainly
nautical miles:
lo
Hongkong
Saigon (Cochin-China)
Shanghai „j^
Singapore .
I'atavia
N'likdh.iTiia
ka.
.\l;i .
Coluiiibu _...„
Calcutta
Manila
IS not.
Fran-
Some
use at
will be after the war. The figures an-
From Manila
631
«^)7
1170
. 1370
. 1559
1757
2421
2«>34
„... 2952
„„ 2973
S. F.
6041
?
5491
7330
7800
4521
8408
8921
8907
8960
6221
N. Y.
11336
>
10684
10141
10404
9714
9798
9144
8595
9795
11405
Liverpool
9651
>
1(XW4
8211
8474
11113
7868
7214
6665
7865
9554
WHAT JAPAN HAS DONE
For the year 1914 let us take the Oriental countries
shown above eliminating Japan. I*'ormosa and Chosen (be-
ing Japanese possessions) and the Philippines (being an
possession) and see how Japan has built up her
American
commerce
to those
iiid
countries.
Country ']".•• ' >
China $ 'i
French Indo China.. . . ."Hi
British India 594.521. UW
Dutch Fast Indies.... 134.444,0(X)
Siam 33,882.000
rts
Japan
I'rom Japan
perccntagt
$81,185,462
21.3
406.772
1.0
13,024,168
22
2.739.642
1.8
281,545
0.8
8.1
the
Total $1,203,616,000 $97,637,589
During the same period and to the same countries
United States sohl $47,<;o^).noO e»iual to 3.9 per cent.
During the year 1914 Japan's total exports amounted to
$295,101,461 so that of this amount she exported 33.1 per
cent to the countries named or $97,637,589. The United
States total exports during the same period amounted to
$2,113,624,050 and of this amount the exports to the
countries named represented 2.i per cent of the total or
$47,906.(XK). so that Japan with a total exports of
$1,818,522,589 LESS than the United Stales exported to the
countries named $49,731,589 MORE than the United
Slates.
Asia, alone, offers a practically unlimited field for the
United States. With unlimited resources simply awaiting
capital to develop them, not as yet controlled by any
European nation, with a population already there and. in
most cases, capable of greatly increasing its per capita
consumption.
To take advantage of this great opening three things
are apparently necessary, capital, ships and a commercial
base controlled by this country. Capital the United States
has a plenty, ships it can easily provide and. in fact, is
now commencing to provide, and a commercial base un-
excelled is controlled by this country now — Manila.
.\laska. bought for a song, with a population of but
64,S28 dill a business with United States in 1916 of
$75,970,497, while the IMiili|)pincs with a population of
S.826.552 only did a business with this country of'$52,643,0(X)
— or only two-thirds as much as .Maska.
A very large proportion of the raw materials required
for our manufactures originate in the Orient and all of
these so originating are tributary to Manila. To give an
idea of how this country neglects one of its richest pos-
sessions the following statement of vessel tonnage entered
and cleared in the Philippines during the years 1911, 1914
and 1916. by nationality, will clearly demonstrate:
Tonnage Entered and Cleared
Nationality 1911
.•\merican 247.661
Philippine .... 212.624
British 1.922.854
Japanese 587.795
All other 666.191
Total 3.637.125 1000 3.802.117 100.0 3,153,470 100.0
Per
Per
Per
cent
1914
cent
1916
cent
68
375.007
9.9
S8..W2
2.8
5.8
117,274
3.2
159.781
5.1
52.8
1.855.298
48.5
1.451.722
46.0
16.3
900.911
23.8
1.082,752
34.3
18.3
553.627
146
.370.913
11.8
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco ActivHios
249
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreets
California Development Board Agriculture
Survey
San Francisco
Wholesale anil JobbiiiR Trade— Fair
Retail Trade — I';iir.
Mantifacturiiif; and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good .
Crop"; in Sf.ison — Good. I
Seattle I
i
Wholesale and JobhinR Trade — Good.
Retail Trade— Good.
ManiifacturinR and Industry— Good.
Collections — Normal.
Shiplniildcrs on strike.
Tacoma'
Wholesale and Johhinp Trade — Good. |
Retail Trade — Good.
ManufacturinR and Industry -.\ctivc
Collections — Fair.
Many lines of business have benerited j
greatly by location of the cantonincnt
at Camp Lewis. Purchases by the [
Government and by soldiers as in-
dividuals are very heavy. Many new- j
comers in the City and apartments ;
and houses scarce. Shortage of labor j
exists. Very little building being done [
Spokane |
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Collections — Slow.
Crops — Satisfactory.
Fruit moving strongly.
New Members Since
Last Publication
During the past eight months the
California Development Hoar<l has made
industrial and agricultural >urveys in
live counties of the State. This work
has been done mainly at the beliest of
the Supervisorial Boards in the various
counties on a remunerative basis
whereby the county surveyed bears
about one-third of the actual expense
of such work and the Hoar*! furnishes
the balance of the necessary funds.
In all nineteen of these reconnaissance
surveys have been completed aiid arc
on file or printed for distribution at
the Information Rureau of the Cali-
fornia Development Hoard in the Ferry
Building.
For the past several months two
field agents have been engaged in col-
lecting and compiling the <lata and the
territory reported upon includes Son-
oma, Imperial, Inyo. San Benito and
Contra Costa Counties as well as a
detailed report of the agricultural and
industrial possibilities of the rich Palo
Verde Valley which lies along the
Colorado River in the eastern portion
(,f Riverside County.
The method of obtaining the informa-
tion which is to furnish valuable ai'l
to the prospective homeseeker and .'tt-
tler, is actual interview with the farmer,
preferably in the orchard, cattle corral
or grain 'field where the field agent may
observe the methods of cultivation, har
vesting or handling which the particular
man employs and where the actual con-
dition and extent of the crop lays be-
fore the questioner stripped of any
hope of prideful exaggeration by its
owner. At least five farmers are in-
terviewed for each crop or industry re-
ported and one or two chosen to read
ever and correct the first rough draft
of the manuscript with the field agent
Where figures have varied great'y
averages are taken. Farm advisers and
Horticultural Commissioners of coun-
ties are called upon to pass final proof
on the second draft of the report and
the whole is finally edited by the
.\ssistant Secretary of tbe California
Development Hoard. The counties In
which this work has been completed
include Alameda, Butte, Fresno, Kern,
I.assen, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nev-
ada, San Joaquin, Santa Barbara, Santa
Cruz and Shasta Counties in addition
to those already mentioned above. Of
these San Joaquin, Santa Clara and
Sonoma have been printed in attractive
book form and arc applicable for dis-
tribution at the Board. San Benito
County survey is now on the press
and will be ready for the public's re-
quest in about two weeks.
Each survey contains detailed descrip-
tion of the soil, topography, products,
roads, transportation facilities, indus-
tries, irrigation systems, etc., of eac?i
district in the various counties as well
as a full and detailed report on the
towns of the district which embraces
the mercantile establishments, commer-
cial importance, improvements, churches,
"chools, health, climate— in fact every
pertinent subject in which the prospec-
tive settler or inquirer may be in-
terested.
It is the intention of the California
Development Board to continue this
valuable work until the entire State is
covered and while the work of ad-
vising the inquirer in the matter of
selection of crops for specified types
of soil, handling of crops, etc., is more
easily accomplished by furnishing him
with printed booklet the truly painstak-
ing and earnest investor and investiga-
tor will invariably consult the card filing
system in which the surveys as yet
unprintcd, are constantly available at
the Information Rureau. .^t this time
of driving need for increased crop
production throughout the world, the
value of these surveys to prospective
settlers in the agricultural districts of
California is doubly valuable. Since the
United States has entered the war and
men have been going to the front from
every district of the State, inquiries
regarding farming lands and methods
and locations, have increased at the
Tiif(^riiiation Bureau nearly 100 per cent.
Radgley. H. P.. Commercial School of
Art, 1278 Market St.
Bartow, J. S., Printer, 25 Fremont St
Buckman, F. S.. General Contractor,
498 Monadnock Bldg.
Independent Fish Co., Wholesale Fish
Dealers, 553 Washington St.
Lindvig, B., Shipping, 280 Battery St
Miwa Co., T.. Imports and F.xports. 24
California St.
Silva. R. S.. Traffic Manager South
America Pacific Line, 280 Rattery St.
Stickney & Montague, Direx-all Ad-
dressing Machines, 611 Wells Fargo
Bldg.
Statistics Show the Steady
Advance of San Francisco
San Francisco Statistics as compiled by the Chamber f-^'^./'^^. P^/'';'}
ending September 30. 1917, show a decided mcrease in all hues ol
business with the exception of real estate sales. The comparative figures
for the same periods in 1916 and 1917 are as follows:
SAN FRANCISCO STATISTICS
I'Mr, 1917
Jan-Sept. Inc. -^■'*" '^'^''^-.I.'l^;
B.iMin,: Operation, 'I'^^^'Si S 2.7.S.S
Postal Receipts ■^\7(<An\m 240''S''2S00
^''' P^rian'llii:- Inc) fo'9 7. S m%Ym^OO
Exports (Jan.-Jul> nc.) ^Wcy^-'OO 142.208,596.00
Imports nan.-.\ug. Inc.) 88. /.M OU 5 576,888 tons
?onna^: A;?."r'..=Z::= 5Jk8;5;ons 5,494,027 tons
Now that the embargo to neutral countries is in <^ff^/t- ^^^^ j;;', '
be a decided decrease in exports for the remainder of the war periocK
It IS also expected that there will be a decrease in imports, due to the
retaliatory embargoes that will be placed.
250
S«n Fr^wrUco THamber of Commerce Activities
SAN FRAi^ci^CO
CHAMBER yCOMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES -
Entered at second-class mattrr
January 7. I9I5. at the Post
Office at San Francisco, Cali-
fornia under the act of
March 3. 1879.
Subscription Price, Fifty
Cents per Year
Published weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO
CHAMBFR OF COMMERCE
Merchants Exchange Building
465 California Street
San Francisco
FOR WHAT VOU WA
CALL
NT TO KNOW I
KEAQNY tl2 |
Home Industry Luncheon
I-rcd K Reed. vici-|>rt>itk-nt of the
National Association of the Real Estate
Board of America and Secretary of the
California State Realty Federation will
be the guest of the Home In»lustry
League of California at luncheon today
at the Palace Hotel. The members of
the San Francisco Real' Estate Board
have been invited by the Home Industry
League to take part in the reception.
Opporfunlties for
Foreign Trade
If you arr intrrrstrd write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
1676. liav.kiia (Cuba) merchandise
brokers would like to get fn louch with
exporters of all product>.
1677. Boul«»gne - Sur - .Mer (I'rance)
t"irm wishes to correspond with ex-
porters of California dried fruits and
fish in oil.
1678. Local party would like to get
in touch with exporters of burlap bags,
esfiecially Standard Cuban Suyar Bak"«
(325 lbs.)
1679. Havana (Cuba) commission
broker desires to get in communication
with exporters of grain and hay.
1680. Tokyo (Japan) firm wishes to
get in touch with importers and ex-
porters of all manufactured goods: also
raw material of all kinds.
1681. Xagoya (Japan) firm wishes to
get in touch with importers of medical
surgical instruments, chemical apparatus
and their porcelain and glass.
1682. \'okohama (Japan) Swiss concern
wishes to get in touch with importers
of chemicals, drugs, dyestuffs. mineral
and raw produce, essential oils, furs,
manufactured goods, etc.
Placement Bureau
Real Service
Office of Division .\uditor. Camp
iremont, Menlo Park. Cal., .Sep
lember 25. 1917. I- rom : Field
.Auditor, Camp Fremont.
To: Placement Bureau, Sail
I'rancisco Chamber of Commerce
1. We beg to thank you for
the invaluable service you have
rendered us in furnishing appli-
cants for positions in this ofTice;
and wc beg to state in this con-
nection, that we have engaged a
large percentage of tliosc inter-
viewed.
2. At the present time, wc are
well taken care of in this respect,
and. if in the future, we should
need more help, we will at once
notify you.
3. .\gain thanking vou. Field
Auditor. W. 1). Whitcomb,
P.r (Signed) S. A. lliggins.
Chief Clerk.
Tentative Rates Fixed by Shipping Board
The following table sets forth rates
tentatively fixed by Shipping Board in
connection with proposed recjuisitioning
of all -American tonnage suitable for
ocean service over 2,500 tons d.w.
CARGO BOATS AND TANKERS
(iovcrnmont I'orm Time Cliarter
Per d.w. ton
Over 10.000 tons - $5.75 '
8.001 to 10.000 - - 6.00
6.001 to S.OOO - - 6 25
4.001 to 6.000 - - 6.50
3.001 to 4,000 - - 6.75
2.500 to 3.000 - - 7.00
Vessels of speed in excess of 11 knots
to be allowc<l 50 cents per d.w. ton per
month for each knot or part of a knot
over II knots. j
For passenger vessels. Board adopted i
.1 two-fold basis of classification. Class
A consists of steamers with capacity!
over 150 passengers, and Class B of |
-t< amors with capacity from 75 to 150. |
>•< liners falling in both classes are
lurtlier cla«.sified according to speed. I
CLASS "A"
Government Form Time Charter |
Per cross rce. ton '
10 to 11 knots $9 00
12 knots - - 9.50
13 knots - - - 1000
14 knots - - - 10.50
15 knots - - - 1100
Over 15 knots - - 11.50
CLASS B
Government lorni Time Charter
Per gross reg. ton
10 to 11 knots - - $8.00
12 knots - - 8.50
13 knots
14 knots
15 knots
Over 15 knots
9.00
9.. SO
10 00
10.50
Foregoing rates become operative Oc-
tober 15. 1917. Vessels embraced in
requisition, except so far as actually
required for Government service, will
be left in hands of present owners to
be operated for Government account,
but subject at all times to such dis-
position as Board may direct.
Certain number of requisitioned ves-
sels, which are required for continuing
and exclusive service of Navy and Army
will be taken over on a bare ship basis.
The rate of hire on this basis has been
fixed by Board at $4.15 per D.W. ton
for cargo boats and $5.75 per ton gross
for passenger steamers of 11 knots
speed, with an additional allowance of
.50 cents per ton for each knot in ex-
cess of 11 and up to 16 knots.
All foregoing rates are considered
tentative. Board states it will care-
fully examine results of operation under
these rates, and from results, as certi-
fied by expert examiners, will determine
upon such revision as fair and equitable
treatment as the owners may require.
Revisions will be made, if reasons there-
fore are found to exists, at intervals
of not more than 90 days.
Government will assume war risk, and
in some instances marine risks as well.
In cases, in which for any reason, it is
more convenient for Government to as-
.sume marine risk, usual rate for such
insurance will be deducted from charter i
hire.
W-566. Young woman. I'liiver^ity
graduate, wishes position as office man-
ager. Possesses tact, initiative and ex-
ecutive, capable of taking full charge.
Willing to start on a salary of $1(K1
per month.
567. Young man of pleasing person-
ality wishes position. Has had a great
deal of experience as resident engineer
in construction of reservoirs and canals,
as well as surveys and reports of irri-
gation projects. Fine local references.
568. Position as office manager, pur-
chasing agent or accountant wanted by
a man who has had several years ex-
perience with large corporations. Fine
personality— has also the best of ref-
erences.
569. Man 35 years of age, of good
appearance, wishes position. Has ha<l
15 years experience in all details of
office work. Would like position as
private secretary or office manager. Is
married and can furnish excellent local
references.
570. Young married man. 28 years of
age wants position in the advertising
field. Is a college graduate and has
also had some selling experience. Ref-
erences.
571. Position as purchasing agent
wanted by a man who has had 15
years experience in this capacity in
wholesale paper and tobacco lines.
Speaks English, German, Dutch and
French, and can give local references.
572. Efficient accountant, capable of
taking full charge, wants position. Has
had 17 years experience in banking and
commercial accounting. Is 35 years
of age and can furnish excellent ref-
erences.
573. A man who is thoroughly
familiar with hardware trade and steel
lines would like a position. Has ex-
ecutive ability and can furnish excellent
references.
574. Position wanted by experienced
traffic manager. 20 years with railroads
and private car lines. Six years with
fruit associations and oil companies.
Has excellent local references.
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251
Conservation Week October 2l8t to 28th
Federal Food Administrator Urges Extreme Care
in the Use of All Commodities; Says
Foodstuffs Will Win War
other restraint than the (guidance of
individual conscience. On the success
of this unprecendentcd a<lventurc in
democracy will largely stake the issue
i>f the war.
"We are asking every householder,
every hotel, restaurant, and dealer in
foodstuffs in the Nation to become a
member of the Food Administration for
conservation, and to plcdpc tliemseives
to follow, in so far as circumstances
permit, the suggestion that will be
offered from time to time as to meas-
ures of food savings.
"For us there is no threat of priva-
tion. VVe wish only that our people
should eat plenty, but wisely and with-
out waste. Wisdom in eating is to
make possible such adjustment in our
food consumption, shipping and war
necessities as will allow us to fulfill
our duty in exports to our allies. By
elmination of waste we serve ourselves
economically and morally.
"I therefore appeal to the churches
and the schools for their assistance in
this crusade; to all the organizations
for defense, local and national: to all
the agencies, commercial, social and
civic, that they join the administration
in this work for the fundamental safety
of the Nation."
The following announcement has been
received by the Chamber from Herbert
Hoover, Federal Food .Administrator:
"The week of October 21st to 28th
has been selected for a Nationwide
campaign to complete the enrollment
of our forces in conservation of our
food supply.
"The harvest is now in hand, and
we can measure the world's food re-
sources.
"The available supplies this harvest
year are less than last year; the demand
upon us is greater than last year, and
from the last harvest we exported more
than we could really afford. We can
only meet the call upon us next year
by savings and by substitution of com-
modities which cannot be transported
"The allies are our first line of de-
fen.se. They must be fed and food
will win the war. All Furope is on
rations or restricted supplies. Only in
our own country is each one permitted
to judge for himself the duty he owes
his country in food consumption, al-
though the world depends upon us to
guard and provide its food supply.
^ "This is a duty of necessity, human-
ity and honor. .As a free people we
have elected to discharge this duty, not
under autocratic decree but without
Employment Problems Society
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Society
for the Study of Employment Problems
will be held in the San Francisco Com-
mercial Club on Thursday evening,
October 11th. The meeting will follow
a dinner meeting to which the members
of the Chamber are welcome.
The Industrial Committee of the
Society has been gathering data from
the factories of San Francisco as to
how they secure their employees. A
report will be made explaining the re-
sult of the questionaire that was sent
out asking for information as to the
sources of obtaining both skilled and
unskiHed male and female help.
A partial report will also be made as
to how various Chambers of Commerce
conduct employment bureaus, a matter
which has been under discussion in
this city for some time.
Mrs. Carmina Walsh, who has
charge of the employment work of the
local office of the Remington Type-
writer Company, will speak on Secur-
ing Office Help. Officers will be elec-
ted for the ensuing year at the meeting.
575. Young man who lias had three
years business experience in banking
and insurance lines wants a position
offering an opportunity of going to
the Orient. Has been in Shanghai and
Hankow.
576. An executive position wanted by
a capable man who has had considerable
experience in wholesale hardware line.
Would like to represent some eastern
concern on this coast, or would go east
y if necessary.
Positions Open
A-577. Credit man and bookkeeper,
.30 to 40 years of age, experienced in
wholesale men's furnishings trade or
kindred line. Position for capable man.
offering good salary and opportunity.
Colonel McClure To Lecture
In San Francisco
Colonel S. S. McClure, founder of
.McClure's Magazine and noted as an
author, journalist and America's fore-
'iiost investigator of international rela-
tions, is returning from the Orient after
six months' intensive study of condi-
tions in Japan and China, and will give
two lectures on the results of his re-
search. These will be delivered here
for the first time in .Vmerica. under the
direction of Paul Elder at the Scottish
Rite .Xuditorium.
On Sunday evening. October 14th,
China will be the subject of the first
lecture. Will Chinese democracy stand
or fall?
Marine Department
China .Mail .Stiaiiisjiip Co.'s Steamer
China arrived here last week from the
Orient bringing 2,397 tons of general
cargo consisting of 3,434 iiackages pro-
visions, 7,210 bags rice, 1,373 packages
tea, 6,.^01 packages rubber, 1,500 pack-
ages antiuKMiy, 354 bags beans. an<l
considerable other Chinese and Japanese
merchandise, also 9,399 packages of
freight go to cities and ports beyond
here, in which there were 15 tons of
silk.
Total receipts of coal at San Fran-
cisco for month of September from all
sources amounted to 45,407 tons, 19,329
tons being foreign and 26,078 tons
domestic.
The Matson Navigation will place a
second steamer on the berth for Manila
; direct from San h'rancisco, taking
freight and combustibles. Their liner
I Lurline will leave out on November 1st.
I The Schooner S. N. Castle started
(loading cargo October 1st for Tahiti
direct, under charter to Wightman &
Crane, and will sail shortly for the
South Pacific.
1 The I.uckcnbach Line Steamer Hattie
I I.uckenbacli arrived here last week from
I Manila, Shanghai and Yokohama with
I a full cargo of mixed Far East products.
I Some of the principal items were, 1,450
tons pig iron, 2,042 cases dried egg
yolks, 742 cases albumen, 5,000 bags
i peas, 3,917 bags beans, 38,219 packages
tea, 5,000 bags rice, 450 bales hemp,
spices, chemicals, seeds, etc.
Total amount of salmon arriving at
this port by water, for month of Sep-
tember, from Oregon, Washington and
Alaska was 1,318.096 cases and 20.609
barrels.
41,438 bags of coffee from foreign
ports were received at San Francisco
last month by sea.
Among the cargo of the Steamer
Hattie Luckenbach which is about to
steam for an .Australian port, will be
60.000 cases of case oil, shipped by the
Standard Oil Company of this city.
Consigned to W. R. Grace & Co., the
chartered Steamer Pennsylvania, arrived
in port October 3rd from Antofagasta
and Mollendo. Cargo consisted of
1,495 tons nitre and 1,155 tons copper
ore.
Launched at Kruse & Hanks yards,
Coos Bay, the past week, was the
lumber Steamer C. A. Smith, for the
C. A. Smith Lumber Co., for the coast
trade. Vessel will have a capacity for
1,500.000 feet and will be towed to
San Francisco to have machinery in-
stalled.
East .Asiatic Company has notified
this department that the Company's
Steamer Australian will be placed on
the berth to load for Yokohama and
Kobe, November loading.
Shipment of 7,175 tons of nitrate ar-
rived last week from West Coast.
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o Chamber of Commerco Activitios
Trancontinental Rate
Decision is Postponed
parities Endorsement
oCommitteCo
Arr^ong the Memberr
As W.I- . VI,,, t.-i|, the Inlrrstatr Com-
merce < ill has post|>onc<l the
cflFcctiM- its orclor in the recent
Transcontinental Decision indermilely.
This <late was fixed as October 15th..
and the carriers were ordered to have
their tariffs abolishing the terminal
rates on file thirty days bef<»re that
time. This decision was rendered in
Jnne last and in Auffi'st the .\n>rnd-
ment to the Fifteenth Sectiin of the
Interstate Commerce .\ct became a law.
This is the amendment that ret|iiires the
carriers to obtain the permission of the
Commission before filing any advanced
rates.
On *^ 8th the Transcon-
tinental presented to the Com-
mission .li'i'ii- .i.ions ff^r permission fn
file the new tariffs abolishing F'ourth
Section Departures and making the
rates to the intermonntain points no
hisher than the rates contemporaneously
applicable to the coast cities. It was
at once plainly apparent that if the com-
mission should not Rive the permis-
sion for the filing of these tariffs be-
fore the 1 5th of September the effective
date of October 13th would necessarily
have to be extended. The commission
has now extcnde«l the effective date in-
tlefinitely. In the meanwhile the coast
cities will continue to enjoy the terminal
rates.
It is expected in all quarters that the
commi.ssion will hold a hearing at
Washington upon these proposed new
schedules of transcontinental rates.
These schedules are so far reachins —
covering, as they do. the west bound
movement of freight from New York
and all intermediate points to western
points of destination as far as the Pa-
cific Coast, that the commission will
hardly permit them to go into effect
without some form of hearing of which
the public will be notified.
Notice of this hearing may be re-
ceived at any time, but the hearing must
be set far enough ahead to enable in-
terested parties from all sections of
the country to attend. It is not known
definitely what changes are proposed
by the carriers. Tt is a matter of
general understanding, however, that the
present rates to intermountain points
are carried on to the coast points,
blanketing all territory between, and also
that generally speaking the less carload
commodity rates have been omitted
from the tariflF.
Tt is also stated in the "Traffic
World" that numerous protests have
been received from various sections of
the country against these rates and
that hearings have been requested.
Prophecies are dangerous: but it seems
reasonable to presume that the new
tariffs will not become effective much
before the first of January next. In
the meanwhile the intermountain points
arc vigorously urging that the new-
rates become effective at the earliest
possible moment.
The attention of the Charities in
dorsement Committee has been callr<l
to a large number of activities for the
purpose of raising funds to carry out
some form of Red Cross work. Unless
these projects have received the sanc-
tion of the Local Red Cross author-
ities, they are illegal and the people
responsible for promoting these un-
authorized schemes are liable to prosecu-
tion by the Federal authorities.
Many other schemes in process of
formation can add so little financially.
even under the most favorable circum-
stances, to the great need, that the an-
noyance caused by solicitations on be-
half of these futile efforts far out-
weighs any small financial profit
gained by them and. if continued, will
materially affect the financial needs of
the .'\nierican National Red Cross, as
the demands upon them will be growing
more and more as the war progresses
It is the belief of this Committee,
that our contributing public 'hould con-
fine their benevolent donations to two
distinct and essential objects. the
.\mcrican Red Cross and local charitable
organizations, whose needs are great
and who have not the popular appeal
This Committee also believes that all
appeals for war relief purposes, foreign
or otherwise, should be placed in the
hands of the .American Red Cross, and
that all methods of raising funds for
any form of war relief purposes, foreicrn
or otherwise, should receive the official
approval and sanction of the Snn Fran-
cisco Chapter of the .American Red
Cross. The .American Red Cross is the
only authorized body, created by an .Act
of Congress, to distribute and render re-
lief to enlisted men and their depend-
ents at the time of war and disaster.
The Red Cross have sent many units
to France which are now taking up the
work of general relief there in co-
operation with the French Red Cross.
Orland Exposition
The necessity for San Francisco
merchants attending functions in
the interior of the state was de-
mr>nstrated at the annual Exposi-
tion of the Glenn Countv .Agricul-
tural and Live Stock Exposition
held in Orland last week.
Representatives of the Chamber
of Commerce were the honored
guests of the City of Orland.
Every trade facility was opened
bv the merchants of Orland to the
visitors, with the result that Or-
land has been annexed to this city,
from a trade stan<lpoint. just as
surely as has, a district within a
few miles of San Francisco. The
Chamber is gradually extending
this spirit of cooperation throinjh-
oiit the state.
Ihe Ocean Transport Company, a
new Japanese Steamship Company, with
headtjuarters in Kobe, have opened
offices in the Clunie Hldg , Drew Chi-
dester is the resident agent and Mitsui
Si Company will act as general agents.
The American Tank & Pump Co., are
moving to a new location at 404 Golden
Gate -Ave. and will have a greatly
enlarged plant.
The .South .American Pacific T.ine is
a new steamship line which will operat<
between San Francisco and the Orient
They are located at 2S0 Rattery St.
J. Stern has established a factory at
1117 Pierce St. for the manufacture of
cloth hats and caps.
Dickerson and Gaskell. freight brok
ers, insurance and forwarding agents,
announce the opening of their .San Fran
CISCO office at 210 California Street
William .A. ^fcKee. is the district mana-
■rer. In addition to the San Francisco
offices the firm have offices in P.ocfon
New York and Chicago.
Heavier Car Loading
Pacific Coast shippers by co-opcrat
ing in heavier car loading, saved during
the month of Atigust enotich cars to
supply the Southern Pacific's entire
Pacific System for one and one-half
days according to figures made public
by traffic officials todav.
LTpon an averace. .1,000 cars are re-
nuircd daily to fill the deinanfls of all
the shippers located on the 6 700 mile
system of the Southern Pacific Com-
pany. By heavier car-loading 4.537
cars were saved during August. 1917
;''s compared with the same month last
year.
The extraordinary value to shippers
of using the full car space available is
shown by the statement that the above
saving was sufficient to provide during
August all the cars required to load
the following commodities: sugar, paper,
ocas and beans, salt, dried fnn'ts. can-
ned goods, rice, potatoes, corn and
oats, brick.
Government Bids and Awards
The Industrial Department of the
Chamber has on file copies of the "l^
.S. Government .Advertiser." a weeVlv
published in Washington. D. C. This
publication eives a record of all bids
opened in Washington, the names and
addresses of bidders, as well as the
nrices quoted. Tt also gives a list of
all awards made bv the Government.
.Additional information of interest to
those bidding on Government work may
be had upon application to the office
of the Chamber
Car Construction Revived
The Sacramento shops of the South-
ern Pacific Company have recently con-
structed the first locomotive biiilt on
the Pacific Coast in a quarter of a
century. Six consolidation engines for
freight service and three ten-wheelers
are also being built at .Sacramento at
a total cost of S.'^OO.OOO. Car buildin-r
is also now in progress in the Sacra-
mento and Los Angeles shops.
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253
Publisher's Statement
NEW BUSINESS FOR YOU
Of San Francisco Chamber of Coin-
mcrcc Activities, published weekly at San
Francisco, California, for October 1, 1917.
State of California. City ami County
of San Francisco — ss.
Before me. a Notary Public in ami
for the State and City and County
aforesaid, personally appeared S. 1*.
Schumacher, who. having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and
says that he is the Editor of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activ-
ities, and that the following is. to the
best of his knowledge and belief, a true
statement of the owncrsiiip. manage-
ment (and if a daily paper, tlic circu-
lation), etc., of the aforesaid publication
Govemmeiit iProposal file
For the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this office. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each department recpiires.
for the date shown in the above cap- at 10 a
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Mason
October 10th for a large
tion, retpiired by the Act of August 24,
1912. embodied in section 443, Postal
Laws and Regulations, printed on the
reverse of this form, to wit:
1. That the names and addresses of
the publisher, editor, managing editor,
and business managers are:
Publisher, San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce. San Francisco. Gal.
Fditor. S. F. Schumacher, San Fran-
isco, Cal.
Managing Editor, None.
Business Managers, None.
2. That the owners are: San
Cisco Chamber of Commerce, Inc
I'Van-
Frcd-
erick J. Koster. President; Seward B.
McN'ear. First Vice-Prcs.; Robert New- j the Depot Quartermaster
ton Lynch. Second Vice-Pres.; Geo. C. Mason on October 17th at
ipiantity of crockery and glassware.
The goods are for delivery at Fort
Mason. Complete specifications are on
file at the offices of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the office of
the Depot Quartermaster at Los An-
geles at 10 a. m. on October 12th for
a quantity of oleomargarine. Complete
details are on file at the offices of the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
Bids will be opened at the office of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Mason
on October 15th at 10:00 a. m. for mis-
cellaneous supplies. Full details, specifi-
cations, etc., are on file :it the offices
of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
at I'ort
11 a. m.
Boardman, Third Vice-Pres.; James J. for a quantity of subsistence supplies.
I'agan, Treasurer; L. M. King. Secre- j Complete details are on file at the
tary; all of San Francisco, California, office of the Chamber.
(No stockholders owning or holding 1 The general purchasing officer for the
per cent or more of total amount of Panama Canal in Washington. D. C.
stock). will open bids on October 18th for a
3. That the known bondholders, i large quantity' of hardware to be used
mortgagees, and other security holders in repair work on the canal
owning or holding 1 per cent or more
Full de
tails are on file at the offices of the
o^ 'tour amount "of" bonds." mortgagees J Chamber of Commerce.
or other securities are: None.
4. That the two paragraphs next
above, giving the names of the owners,
stockholders, and security holders, if
any, contain not only the list of stock-
holders and security holders as they
appear upon the books of the company
but also, in cases where the stock-
holder or security holder appears upon
the books of the company as trustee
or in any other fiduciary relation, the
name of the person or corporation for
whom such trustee is acting, is given;
also that the said two paragraphs con-
tain statements embracing affiant's full
There has been opened at Los Ange-
les a branch office of the Depot
Quartermaster's Department. This of-
fice in the future will issue calls for
bids on supplies for the Southern Dis-
trict of the State.
fa Pa
Industrial OpportiLnnSty
The Industrial Department is in re-
ceipt of an inquiry from a large export
and import firm in New York City,
seeking to get in touch with San Fran-
cisco houses who might be interested
to work mutually with them in dis-
Emil II. Erickson. Live Oak, Cal., is
in the market for house and barn paints.
P. B. Dreiser, 139 S. Cortez St..
Prescott, Ariz., is seeking a market for
a large deposit of manganiferous iron
ore; he is in the market for cater-
pillars for hauling ore.
S. Rabe, 110 W. Commerce St., San
.\ntonio, Texas, is in the market for
Japanese and Chinese goods wholesale.
Kleaniad Company, San Diego, Cal.,
is in the market for cartons and con-
tainers.
Samuel Kcvorkoff, 1523 East 4th St..
Los Angeles, Cal., is seeking a market
for waste paper.
Fred Turnbull, 1923 27th Ave., Spo-
kane, Wash., is in the market for ink
bottles wholesale.
A. H. Saklat, 85 Front Street, New
York wishes to get in touch with a
reliable brokerage firm who handle
vegetable oils. The New York firm
does not want communications from
principals, but only those who do a
pure and simple brokerage business.
Ozoner Deodorant Co., 32 West 2n<l
St., Oklahoma City, C3kla. are in the
market for oil of eucalyptus.
P. E. Hoffman. Willits. Cal.. wishes
to get in touch with wholesale dealers
in charcoal, tan bark and cordwood.
A. B. Farr, Jackson, Cal., is in the
market for portable houses.
Central Commercial Co., 560 Sacra-
mento St., San Francisco, desires to get
in touch with firms handling scrap
files and scrap (broken) glass for ex-
port purposes.
F. Pagani & Co.. Glen Klleii, Cal.,
are in the market for rotary pumps.
Percy Garrigues, c/o I'-lks Club,
Portland, Ore., is in the market foi
Tahiti pearl shells.
Fred Oberbransli. 1037 15th St.,
Douglas, Ariz., wishes to communicate
with firms equijjped to reproduce photo-
.i,fraplis on cloth.
Marie Williamson, Los Gatos, Cal.,
is seeking a market for hand-made em-
broidery, (T'trhctin'^ an<l tatting.
knowledge and belief as to the circum- posing of certain merchandise whi.h is
stances and conditions under which
stockholders and security holders who
do not appear upon the books of the
company as trustees, hold stock and
securities in a capacity other than that
of a bona fide owner; and this affiant
has no reason to believe that any other
;>erson, association, or corporation has
my interest direct or indirect in the
said stock, bonds, or other securities
than as so stated by him.
5. That the average number of
copies of each issue of this publication
sold or distributed, through the mails
or otherwise, to paid subscribers during
imported from China and Japan
They are also interested in certain
domestic articles which originate on
the Pacific Coast, such as beans, peas,
dried fruit and caiiiied uoods.
the six months preceding the date
shown above is 7,000.
S. F. Schumacher,
Editor, San Francisco Chamber
of Commerce Activities.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 3rd day of October. 1917.
(Seal) Charles Edelman.
Trip to the Far East
Great interest is being mani-
fested in the suggestion of the
Foreign Trade Department that
a delegation of prominent mer-
chants make the trip to Manila,
Calcutta, Colombo. Singapore, etc.
Only requires ninety days and is
cheaper than staying at home.
Full information gladly supplied
upon application to l^trcign Trade
Department. Make your Oriental
arrangements now so you will be
prepared when the rush comes and
you cannot spare the time to go.
The Industrial Advance of
FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S PLANT
EXHIBIT NUMBER NINETEEN
X impressive testimonial to
San Francisco's industrial
advanctment is the Ford
Motor Company's mam-
moth assembling plant, lo-
cated at 21st and Harrison
Streets. The plant represents an in-
vestment of over a million dollars, em-
ploys about 250 men at an avcraRe of
$5 per day and contributes over $7 .()(M).0(X1
annually to the city's bank clearings.
From this center is distributed, through
two hundred I'ord agents, nearly one-
half of the automobiles sold in Northern
California, Nevada and the Hawaiian
Islands.
The rapid growth of this plant and
•!iis Company's business is the evolution
f Henry Ford's idea. F'irst: To construct
II automobile of the best materials
htainable to insure lightness ancl
trength. Second: To produce it in
normous quantities to get lowest pos-
sible unit cost. Third: To give the
public the benefit of these lowered costs
and all subsc(|ucnt saving wrought by
increased efficiency in manufacturing
methods. Adding to this today the
service of over ten thousand Ford
agents has made the Ford "The Uni-
versal Car."
That the Ford policy of fair dealing
with the public, as with its employees,
is a dividend payer is evidenced by its
advance from assets of $100,000 in
1903 to over $275,000,000 in 1917. Not
the least important of the contributing
factors to this phenomenal showing is
the Ford Profit Sharing Plan, originated
by Mr. Ford to give every man, no
matter what his occupation, a minimum
of $5 per day.
The daily assembling schedule of this
Branch is seventy-five cars. Touring.
Runabout. Coupelet. Sedan and Town
Cars. The F'ord Truck, of which de-
liveries are now being made, it is
hoped will soon be assembled here.
With material more plentiful the output
can be increased to 150 automobiles and
trucks daily.
A trip through this Branch is a tour
of increasing amazement to one not
conversant with modern high pressure
production organizations, and to the
skilled organizer a visit is an education.
The plant operates as a unit and de-
partments are arranged so that the
material flows through them in the most
direct line to the final assembling point
on the conveyor, where the finished
product comes off ready for final in-
spection and delivery.
The Company maintains a private
spur track with a capacity of seven
freight cars. Over half of the plant's
daily production is loaded out over this
spur in carload lots. A unique system
of loading and blocking permits of ten
automobiles to be loaded into a car
without double decking.
••«•••••••••••«•••«.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
ife./^ATED JUV^
try , . The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
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EVERY THURSDAY — OCTOBER 18th. 1917
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FINANCIAL SYSTEM OF WORLD HINGES UPON LOAN SUCCESS
Are You Failing in Your Obligation to the Government?
\^-
;| y^/^\ I that the whol
'L'>^*^ I |! teni of the
BUSINESS MAN:
Vou don't have to be told
)Ie financial sys-
W'orld hinges
\ upon the success or failure
of this great Second Liberty
Loan. Vou know that if the government
fails to obtain an over-subscription to
this loan it must cither levy heavy
additional taxes or fail utterly to con-
duct successfully this fight for freedom.
In the latter case YOU fail.
Why not get busy at once? Why not
invest at once?
San Francisco is behind in its quota
to the Second Liberty Loan. In fact the
whole country is not equalling its effort
in the First Liberty Loan.
You cannot expect the wage-earner to
invest if you don't.
And while talking about the wage-
tarner, what have you done to help
your employe invest?
Have you offered to carry their invest-
ments and exact payment each week or
month?
If you haven't you have FAILED IN
YOUR DUTY TO THE GOVERN-
MENT.
Don't Wait to be Called
Upon,
DO IT NOW!
The importance of this matter
transcends that of all private busi-
ness.
1st — Buy Bonds of the Second
Loan.
2nd — Talk up tlie Bonds to your
associates and employes.
3rd — Help all the representa-
tives from Liberty Loan Com-
mittees by giving suggestions and
by yourself devoting a few hours,
during the next two weeks, to
advertising the loan.
Private business can wait. It
can be delaj'cd siiKhtly without
injury, but our Government's need
cannot wait. So great is this need
that all private business must give
way or ultimately suffer.
Self interest demands that tlu-
present Liberty Loan be made a
success.
Don't wait to be called upon.
Do whatever you can. Think hard.
If you haven't you are opening the
door for ADDITIONAL TAXATION
upon your business.
It is the small wage-earner to whom
the government looks to do a big part
in making this loan a success as well as
to the business men of the country.
Think it over and ACT.
If you have invested $1,000, prod your
conscience and figure if you have done
ALL that you can. Haven't you an ad-
ditional $1,000 tucked away somewhere?
And remember.
You are not being a "good fellow" by
investing. You are not giving anything
away by buying bonds.
You are getting protection for YOUR
OWN BUSINESS. You are getting
four per cent gold coin of the Unite<l
States as interest on your money.
You can turn your bonds into cash at
any time.
Why talk of security? What could be
more secure than money invested in the
richest government, the richest country
in thj world? If it is not safe nothing
is safe.
DO IT NOW!
256
S«« Franetsco Chamber of Commerce Actlvlt'iot
Democracy's Most Cherished Possession is Yours for the
Effort on November 6th
With the credit given by the ReRis-
trar of Voters to the Committee on
Civic Duty of haviiiK materially con-
tributed to the record lireakin^ rcKi"«-
tratinri secured when rejji^tration closed
' t-r 6th. the Committee is now
in a comprehensive campaiK"
lu secure on November 6th the vote
of every man and woman in San Fran-
cisco • ■' ' to vote.
Ri . for the November elec-
tion : Of this number 113,339
are men. and 7^,7\7 are women.
The problenj which the Committee on
Civic Duty has to meet is the inilifTer-
riuo of the averaRc voter at municipal
• '■ lions where a mayor is not to be
. 1 M-n. But the coming election is of
vital concern to the welfare of San
Francisco. In the charge of the Board
of Siiper\ isurs lor the next four yiar>
will be quotions for decision of com-
manding importance for the city's pro-
gress. There are forty-nine candidates
for supervisors With such a niulti
piicity of candidates it is important
that the best nine be selected, nine men
qualilied by experience and ability to
give to San Francisco the constructive,
broad gauge administration of affairs
necessary at this time.
Good government can only be assured
in San Francisco when a genuine ma-
jority of all our citizens vote. It is
particularly true that business men have
been in times past extremely negligent
in this respect. It is to stimulate in-
terest in the coming election in the
business community that a particular ap-
peal is being made by the Committee
on Civic Duty. .Xmong otlur thiu^;s
the Committee is asking that eniployers
who have travelers arrange so that their
traveling force be in San Francisco to
vote on November 6th. It is urged
likewise that employers allow their em-
ployes ample time for voting.
The Committee on Civic Duty is fur-
ther making the patriotic appeal that,
with the youth of America fighting
abroad for Democracy it should l)c tin-
duty of every citizen at home to exer-
cise the right to vote. Democracy's most
cherished possession.
DO YOUR SI1.\RF AND URGF
YOUR FAMILY. FRIFNDS AND
NEIGHBORS TO DO LIKEWISE.
AND VOTE ON NOVEMBER 6TH.
Navy Base Site Still Undetermined
(Jfficials of the Navy Department in
Washingtt>n are responsible for the
•.rntcment to the capitol representative
•he San Francisco Chamber of Com-
:i . Tie that no money will be spent for
( \tt iisions or new work at any Navy
\ .ir.l on the Pacific Coast, but that all
- riurL;< !uies will be concentrated on
>iiil> liuilding and on war work already
on hand. The representative of the
Chamber is informed that nothing will
be done toward the construction of
the Pacific Coast Naval Base unless
Congress specifically orders it. While
it is generally understood in Washington
that Hunters Point will be the selection
of the Helm Commission, the Cham-
ber's representative wires to San Fran-
cisco today that the matter will prob-
ably be passed up to Congress.
That the officials of the emergency
fleet corporation are doing all in their
power to discourage additional wooden
ship building is evinced by the fact
that the large number of Pacific Coast
ship builders are returning home after
unsuccessful efforts to obtain contracts.
It is said that many conferences have
been held in Washington during the
last two weeks in prei)aration for the
order which will fix the price of fuel,
oil, and gasoline. This order is expect-
ed at any time and will be based upon
cost of production. The producers now
in Washington say that they have no
fear that business will be disturbed ^
It is generally believed that the price '
of California crude oil will be $1.32 and
gasoline not less than 20 cents a gallon.
Comfort Kits for the Boys in France
Six hundred soldiers' comfort kits
are to be made this week at Red Cross
headquarters in the Garfield Building.
•'42 NIarket Street, and women volun-
teers to help sew the bags are urgently
needed. Machines and materials are
rea<ly for the workers.
These bags are donated by the Red
Cross, and the articles to fill them can
be procured at wholesale prices through
the Red Cross agency. When filled
they are shipped by the Red Cross to
whatever address is desired.
There are two classes of kits. One
is an ordinary satchel with a drawing
string and the other has a separate
compartment for each article. The
small kit will contain soap, washrag.
comb, toothbrush, pencil, dominoes,
writing pad. envelopes, shaving soap,
tobacco, cigarette papers, corn-cob pipe,
foot powder, pair of socks and shaving
brush. In addition to these things the
larger kit will contain tooth paste and
a deck of cards. Other articles may be
added to either kit if ordered.
Mrs. F. G. Hanson is chairman of the
Kit Committee and Miss Lillian Fedrini
is superintendent of the workroom.
The purchasing of articles to fill the
kits is effected through Perry Ayer.
It is expected there will be a heavy
demand for these kits when their ap-
propriateness as gifts to the soldiers in
camp becomes generally known, and in
anticipation of that demand Mrs. Han-
son hopes that as many women as can
conveniently do so v\ ill :i^sisl in making'
the bags.
Interstate Conunerce Conunission Vacancies Filled
President Wilson has filled the three
vacancies upon the Interstate Commerce
Commission created by the addition of
two members under the law increasing
the membership of the commission from
seven to nine members and the vacancy
resulting from the death of Judge Cle-
ments. The appointments arc Clyde P..
Aitchison of Oregon, Robert W. Wooley
of Virginia and Geo. W. Anderson of
Massachusetts. Mr. Aitchison is a Re-
publican; the other two are Democrats.
Mr. Aitchison was for sometiine Chair-
man of the Oregon State Railroad Com-
mission and for the last two or three
years has been representing the State
Commissions in Washington. D. C, on
the matter of the physical valuation of
railroads. He was strenuously advo-
cated by Joseph N. Teal, the prominent
lawyer and traffic expert of Portland.
Oregon. Mr. Aitchison is a man of
sound ability: understands traflfic and
is familiar with the traflfic situation on
the Pacific Coast. Mr. Wooley and
Mr. .Anderson are both men of ability
and prominence.
Doubtless the first subject for con-
sideration by the commission will be
the division of its members into diflfer-
ent departments of work as provided by •
the new law. Some of the new mem-
bers will probably be allotted to the
Department of the Physical Valuation
of Railroads.
San Trancisco Chamber of Commerco ActivitioS
257
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreets
The Name of ^South San Francisco" Not
Selected at Random
San Francisco
Wholesale and Jobbinj; Trade — Fair.
Retail Trade — l*'air.
MamifactiiriiiK and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
Portland
Wliulesale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Fairly
active.
Collections — Good.
Seattle
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctivc.
Collections — Fair.
Remarks — Wooden shipbuilders strike
settled.
Los Angeles
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Improved.
Remarks — Labor very scarce.
Tacoma
Retail Trade — Good.
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active,
y Collections — Fair.
Labor — Scarce.
Remarks — Manufacturers of confection-
ery report inability to fill orders
owing to unusual demand.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Fair.
Collections — Improved.
To Members
If any member of the Chamber of
Commerce has received letters signed
"M. Marshall", or '".M. Lloyd Marshall".
or "M. Lloyd" from New Brunswick,
Canada, the Chamber would appre-
ciate being advised regarding the same.
Good Business
For the first time in the history of
commercial America, the wives of the
selling force of one of the largest
manufacturing industries in the United
States is being taken into the confi-
dence of their husbands' employers, at
a convention in progress this week at
Dayton, Ohio. They are the guests of
The National Cash Register Company.
While their husbands are home at work
they are in Dayton for a discussion of
problems connected with their husbands'
) business. The object of the convention
is to give the wives of the salesmen
a better understanding of the business in
which their husbands are engaged,
thereby enabling them to co-operate
more fully, and extend to their men a
greater degree of encouragement.
The San Francisco Chronicle last
week devoti'd considerable space to an
article descriptive of South San I''ran-
cisco, as San Francisco's Manufacturing
District and quotes the last Industrial
Survey of San Francisco, made by the
Chamber of Commerce, as covering a
natural tributary manufacturing area
along the Bay Front as far south as
San Bruno — The County line being no
divider of this area.
The Swifts of Chicago, the original
promoters of South San Francisco, did
not select this name at random. Ex-
perience in similar promotions near
great eastern cities and a conviction as
to San FVancisco's future and ultimate
greatness industrially caused not only
their vast investment at this point but
determined in their minds a name de-
scriptive and appropriate for the city
they were founding.
A similar forecast is found in our
legislative intent dealing with tide lands.
In 1868 the State Legislature fixed
along San Francisco's water front a
limit of tide land reclamation with de-
fined canals and harbors, and in 1870
this act was amended by adding an
area five miles long south of San
Francisco as necessary for future ex-
pansion of San Francisco's harbor and
industrial necessities. This five mile
extension takes in Visitacion and South
San Francisco. Today South San Fran-
cisco is a part of San Francisco's post
office service, over half of her working
population live in San Francisco, and
all her population patronize everything
San Francisco has to offer. Ilcr man-
ufactured products center and radiate
from San Francisco as a shipping cen-
ter. Her cash earnings all are deposited
in San l-'rancisco banks, and every fac-
tory in South San I'rancisco has its
main business office and headquarters in
San Francisco.
It is not an assumption on the part
of San Francisco to refer to South
San Francisco as an integral part of
San Francisco. Everything in her
make-up from her foundation uj), geo-
graphically as to location, industrially
as to operation, and intentionally as
self-named stamps South San Francisco
as San Francisco's manufacturing dis-
trict in every • sense of the word; an
affiliation, of which South San Fran-
cisco, herself, often makes use.
The industrial area for San Francisco
covers exactly the bay front region pre-
scribed in the legislative tide land en-
actments of 1868 and 1870, in which
waterways are specifically reserved for
industrial and commercial use. Private
enterprise has already at South San
Francisco made a strong beginning in
this water front development and tide
land reclamation, and the result has
been a great ship-building plant and the
location there of many of the leading
industries of the state. The example
set by South San Francisco should be
followed along the entire length of the
orcscribed industrial area. The needs
and tendency of the times demand it
and for San Francisco's manufacturing
future such development is imperative.
Once this district is properly shaped
no manufacturing area in the west can
l)Ossibly excel it in any industri.il essen-
tial.
How the United States Paid Tribute
to Europe
A good example of how Americans paid tribute to Europe before
the war is shown by the following importations of Oriental products
from England, Germany, Holland, Belgium, etc., instead of importing
them from the countries of origin, during 1914:
Rice Flour $2,055,060
Indigo 938,097
Cocoa 5,040,766
Jute Bags 630,261
India Rubber 43,488,270
Cocoanut Oil 1,095,767
Soya Bean Oil 223,251
Pepper 1,136,309
Making a total of $58,066,929
In buying these raw products in Europe it was necessary to pay
additional freight, commission and two extra handlings. This expense
naturally increased the cost accordingly. Why not buy direct and handle
in American ships?
Copal Gums, etc $ 545,701
Vanilla Beans 290,953
Coffee 936,763
Gutta Percha 107,008
Ivory 1,096,371
Peanut Oil 358,654
Castor Beans 123,698
California Land Show Ends Saturday
The California Land Show now in
progress at Market and Eighth Streets,
will last but a few days and it is in-
cumbent on everyone to view this
great exposition of land resources be-
fore the closing day, October 28th.
Anything one desires to know a )Out
California will here find the inform;. tion
comprehensively presented.
The visitor can learn what to do -vith
old stockings, corn cobs, and old tin
cans at one bureau; at the next he may
absorb the beauties of scenery and good
roads, and at every bend ho may find
in abundance the horticultural and
agricultural wonders of the State. Few
persons know California's resources
off-hand.
Sacramento, for instance can prove
that enough beans are raised in that
county every year to feed the nation.
Sonoma County has some feature — a
picture demonstration of what California
can do in the war crisis.
100,596 persons entered the big gates
the first three days of the Show.
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AQNY 112 I
Opportunity for Rejuvenatioii
If you are a lir>
lack spirit or ci
.IV t,. fl-,- V.,,,.,
• ss man and
or as you
.. ui your em-
siasm." we have
Tiicrc 4fc thuusands of young Amcri-
ran*. Hni;lish, French, Scotch, Irish,
ins, Portugese and even Germans
lite to American Lake. The more
are travelling in tourist
It many of them are moving
i in plain, ordinary day
iics. Needless to say these coaches
never built for night service. But
then it is only a two day trip and what
is that to n voting American between
the draft s of 21 to 31.
Our sv is this. Transport
■ — •'- M II to any station on the
of the Sacramento Valley,
i'. ^.. Ahich the troop trains are mov-
ing. He it six a. m. with two hours
to go before reaching breakfast
n, be it midnight or mid-
with the heat of an overhead
sun sweltering down upon you, and the
(.^iiio limitless, boundless, unconquerable
is manifested. The trains are
X "iixined with bunting, the names of
the home towns of the boys are chalked
upon the sides of the improvised Pull-
mans— many winning slogans are em-
Ma/cned on the sides thereof — "To
Helmet the Kaiser" and hundreds of
others — but through it all, above all
the noise and din, with parents and
loved ones left behind, is the constant.
in<>piring cheering of these draft rookies
— the future heroes of the American
Army. You must see these boys, ihcy
are really men, at the small town sta-
tion, to appreciate thrir spirit. It is
different from any spirit that may have
been instilled into them when they left
home. It is different but winning, it
is awe inspiring but compelling, it will
carry many a winning charge over the
trenches in France. Some people pro- j
nounce it brave— other say it is cour- '
ageous — but there is but one meaning
it spells V-I-C-T-O-R-Y
Oppopfunlties for
Foreign Trade
If you ATr inlrrr»tr<l wrilrlu Furrign
I r»de DrpartmenI of lh« C'hsnibrr of
Commerce giving number.
16ftJ. SinaKiu ^. Mexico; party wiaho
I to get in touch with importers ol
charcoal iron, hematite iron ore, or
[ bog iron ore. States can ship by rail
; or to Mazatlan for shipment by water
1684. Niagara Falls (Ontario) firm
wishes to get in touch with exporters
juf cucumbers and cauliilower.
1685. Davao, Mindanao (P. I
wihhcs to get in touch with ii.
of dried rosclle, and would also ....v .
know proper method of drying and
I shipping this product.
1686. Wakayama (Japan) lirm is dt-
Mrous of getting in touch with importers
of Japanc»e sundries, tinned beans and
peas, gunny bags, Japanese conivclion
cry, etc. Also would like to get in
touch with exporters of tin plates, dried
iruits, spring needles used lor knitting,
etc.
1687. Shanghai (China) company
wishes to get in touch with importers
and exporters of general industrial ma-
terials; such as paints, hardware, tools,
etc.
1688. Tokyo (Japan) firm is desirous
of communicating with manufacturers
.-'f stationery and also exporters of
second hand clothing, rugs, etc.
1689. Havana (Cuba) party wishes to
get in touch with exporters of rice,
beans, preserved goods, etc. .Also states
he is desirous of representing: I'lrui
handling these goods.
Placement Bureau
Additional Help
riic I'l.ii rtiu-iK |Iiir< .111 Ii.is a
'"•">''< r ..f 1- I V .', . M n. tierks.
'' I ''KLii'' • s and an
1 1< . iiKiaii ! . nil it, be-
sides the executives herein adver-
tised for.
' Webb-Pomerene Bill
The Webb-Pomcrcne bill permitting
co-operation among manufacturers and
exporters in foreign trade and in no
way affecting the provisions of the
Sherman .Anti-Trust law passed the
House without opposition during the
last session of the legislature and the
previous session. In both cases the
bill was favorably reported by the
Senate Committee but owing to pres-
sure of business failed to pass the Sen-
ate. This bill will be again presented
at the next session of Congress in
December and inasmuch as it will ma-
terially aid American Merchants and
Manufacturers to meet Kuropean com-
petition after the war it should be
passer! If interested members will
write letters urging the passage of this
bill and send them to the Foreign Trade
Department in duplicate, they will be
-placed in the hands of our Senators and
C<7ngres8men. .\ copy of the bill can
be seen at the I-"oreign Trade Depart-
mei'f. The bill has been endorsed by
the Administration, the Federal Trade
Corjrnission. the National Foreign
Tragic Council, the Chamber of Com-
fv^rrr fit tlir T'nitcd States and by a
\ of commercial or-
ij iihout the United
Stales. ACT NOW IF YOU WISH
Tf) INCREASE YOUR FOREIGN
TKADE.
578. All ixccniivr. :ivjr<! .^S, buyer.
istomed
-: pleas
liiK I'l 1 ^• ■ii.mi > , "iMus i\(»iiii\c posi-
<ion.
579. Electrical CliL-iiuir t'r;,.lii:(l#- of
I niversity of .Michi. si-
lun. Can furnish i '>es,
and willing to start on .i moderate
salary.
580. Man of ability and character
seeks position with progressive concern.
Well educated, 35 years of age. married.
Shrewd capable buyer, alert mentality,
very observant, splendid memory, pos-
sessing executive ability. Last five
years purchasing agent of all kinds
general merchandise. 1-ong general
office experience including marine, lire
insurance and sales work.
581. Office executive, single, age 35,
familiar with credits, collections, ac-
counting and general office systems:
also correspondent, with sales exper-
ience and knowledge of traffic, trans-
portation and insurance. (>ood local
references.
582. A man of special (lualifications
and adaptability will make appointment i
for personal interview. Worth $10,(X)1)
to those concerns that are in a position
to utilize such services, and in need
of such results as he is capable of
rendering and producing; no risks;
>ound business principles and basis.
583. Advertising manager of proven
ability. Past 6 years handling ap-
propriations of from $60,(XK) to $i85,O0O
annually for large local corporations.
Has handled advertising accounts in
their entirety— from conception to com-
pletion— writing and placing of "copy"
and preparation and production of lit-
erature and printed materials with
marked success and has samples, letters
and references to prove it. Would you
be interested in seeing them.'
584. Traveling representative wishes
opportunity to visit agencies and open
new business for manufacturers, etc.,
in China, Dutch Fast Indies, Australia,
New Zealand, Philippines, etc. Ex-
penses to be paid, guaranteed salary
and commission. Has had 9 years
Oriental business experience and 4
years with general merchants in Great
I'ritain, and sound knowledge of the
nricnt. Can furnish satisfactory local
references.
585. Expert traffic manager and ac-
countant wishes employment few hours
each day. Has had 12 years railroad
experience and three and one-half years
traffic expert accounting work. Best of
references furnished.
586. Position wanted as manager of .
agricultural property or superintendent
of ranch where a general business
knowledge of leases and contracts is
required, coupled with an extended
practical experience of stock, orchards
and general farming.
S«n Francisco Chamber of Commerco Actlvltios
259
Conservation List Corrected to Date
Marine Department
^ 1 lie Foreign Tra<lc ncpartmcnt oi
the San Francisco Chanibor of Coni-
mcrce is just in receipt of an amcndocl
cmharKO list of articles which art-
practically prohibited from exportation
All articles marked "x" to countries
other than those associated with the
United States in the war are beiii^
held up. as on the advice of the ••"otnl
Administration, it is not desired to have
any considerable quantities exported.
The Exports Administrative lioard ad-
vises exporters and commission aKciits
of the necessity of securing export li-
censes before making purchases for ex-
port or engaging freight space for all
the following articles. Heretofore many
applications have been made by tele-
graph but this will not be necessary if
above advice is followed as telegraphic
applications cannot receive a preference
LIST
Acetone
Alcohol
Aluminum
Ammonia Salts.
Ammonia nitrate.
Anhydrous ammonia.
Animal fats "x".
Arsenate of lead.
Arsenate of soda.
Boiler tubes (iron and steel).
Boring mills, vertical, 42 inch and
larger.
Butter "x".
Carbolic acid (phenol).
' Castor oil and castor beans "x".
Caustic soda.
Chrome nickel steel.
Cotton linters.
Cottonseed oil "x".
Cyanide of sodium.
l-"crromanganese.
Ferrosilicon.
l-'errovanadium.
Flax.
I-'ood grains, including, among others,
wheat, barley, corn, rice, oats and
rve "x".
Ijlyccrin.
Iron and steel plates, including ship,
boiler, tank and other iron and steel
plates one-eighth inch thick and
heavier and wider than six inches,
whether plain or fabricated.
I.ard "x".
l.ard compound "x".
Lathes with 30-inch swing and larger
.Mercury salts.
•Nitrate of soda.
Nitric acid.
Nitric salts.
Oil-well casing.
Oil cake "x".
Oil cake meal "x".
Phosphoric acid.
Phosphorus.
Pig iron.
Planers, metal working, 36-inch wide
and larger.
Potash and chlorate of potash.
Potassium salts.
Saltpeter.
Scrap iron.
Scrap steel.
Searchlights and generators (suited for
army and navy use).
Soaps "x".
Sodium sulphite.
Spicgcleiscn.
Stearine and stearic acid "x".
Steel billets.
Steel blooms.
Steel ingots.
Steel iron bars.
Steel slabs.
Sugar "x".
Sulphate of ammonia.
Sulphur and sulphuric acid.
Superphosphate.
Tallow "x".
Tin plate.
Tuluol.
Tungsten.
Vegetable oils "x".
Wireless apparatus.
Wheat "x".
Wheat flour "x".
Wool ra^s.
587. Ten years experience in various
branches of mining; 3 years safety in-
spector for .Aetna Life Ins. Co., also as
pay-roll auditor. Wishes position in
either technical or commercial field in
the bay region. Is a graduate of Cali-
fornia University.
588. Man technically educated as civil
engineer and experienced in manufactur-
ing, contracting, construction and cor-
poration management wants to connect
with growing company in a way that will
lead to executive position. 16 years
practical experience, half of it on Pa-
cific Coast. Exceptional local references.
589. Office manager, age 31, wishes
position. Has had 14 years experience in
all branches of office work, including
bookkeeping, cashiering, credit, etc.
l-'irst-class references.
590. Executive position desired in
which merit will be duly rewarded
} Has practiced law in New York City
since 1912 and has had large com-
mercial experience which should make
him readily .idaptable for any position
where his particular training would be
advantageous. Age 33. Has good local
references.
59L Man 40 years of age, at present
in Federal government service, desires
position with a commercial firm doing
business in China. Has a knowledge of
Chinese spoken and written language
and general office experience. Best of
references furnished.
W-592. Position in Shanghai, China,
wanted by competent female office ex-
ecutive and stenographer. Has also had
considerable newspaper experience. Is
single, healthy, no encumbrances and
will guarantee to remain at least two
years. References furnished.
593. Single young man, exempt from
draft, wishes position as accountant.
Has had 8 years experience and is will-
ing to start with a good firm on a
moderate salary. Local references.
594. Young man past draft limit
wishes position. Has ha<l 12 years
office experience. 3 years in fire insur-
ance accounting department. Good local
references.
POSITION OPEN
A-595. .Sliippints' clerk wanted. 31 to
35 years of age, experienced in dry
goods, men's furnishings, or kindred
lines. Good salary, steady employment.
The Japanese Steamer Genmei Maru
arrived at Vancouver September 26th
from the Orient under charter to Mitsui
8i Co. Outward she will load a full
cargo of lumber on the Columbia River
for delivery at Kobe. The vessel is a
new freighter recently constructed at
Kobe.
Bringing a full cargo of 3,555 tons of
tea, the Japanese Steamer Otaru Maru
No. 3 arrived in port on (Jctober 7tli
from Keelung, consigned to the South-
ern Pacific Railroad, for Eastern dis-
tribution.
Captain Milton Thwing has been ap-
pointed a San Francisco bar pilot, vice
Captain John Von Helms, resigned.
The Bark Star of Iceland has been
chartered by the Western Fuel Co. to
carry a cargo of coal from Nanaimo to
San Francisco.
The Luckenbach Steamship Company
has chartered a steamer from the
United States Shipping Board to load
freight only for Sydney. Vessel is to
sail from San I-'rancisco the end of
October.
The Schooner Roy Somcrs, after a
smart passage of 48 days from Papeete,
arrived here October 10th with a cargo
of 294 tons copra and 142,000 cocoanuts,
consigned to Henry Gray & Co.
Enroute from Melbourne to this city,
the British Steamer Australbrook is ex-
pected to put in an early appearance.
Vessel has a cargo of wheat and flour
consigned to Balfour, Guthrie & Co.,
who are acting as agents for the Com-
monwealth of Australia, owners of the
steamer. Several other vessels of like
character will shortly be headed this
way.
The Steamer Princess Alice, 6,629 tons
net, late German auxiliary cruiser has
been turned over to the Pacific Mail S.
S. Co. and will load cargo at Cebu and
Hongkong for delivery at San Francisco.
The Standard Oil Tanker Tascalusa,
after an absence of two years, in which
she has been in the Atlantic service of
the company, is in port loading cargo
of oil for the Orient.
The South America, Pacific Line,
which has heretofore been conducted
under the supervision of C. Henry
Smith, Inc., has been taken over by
the owners, A. O. Lindvig of Norway,
who will operate the line under the
management of B. Lindvig, General
Agent, 280 Battery St.
Steamer Aurclia, arriving from South-
ern California last week brought 10,767
sacks beans. ,
The Nederland Royal Mail Line
Steamer Oranje from Batavia and way
ports arrived here October 11th wiih
1.800 tons miscellaneous cargo and 100
passengers, consigned to J. D. Spreckels
& Bros. Co.
The Oricptal Liner Ecuador of the
Pacific Mail fleet was another arrival
on October 11th from the Far East.
' Vessel brought a full passenger and
freight list. Principal cargo consisted
j of gunnies, rubber, silk, rice, cigars, tea,
itin, etc. ,
960
S n Francisco Chamber of Commerca ActivHios
Transportation
Department
^'••'*i-" E?Sr*'"""* Amons the Memberr
Committee
500,000 Freight Cars Saved
Nearly SdO.lKK) I'rciKlit cars have \hvu
>a\cd since the canipaiKH lor a Kri'alcr
utilization nf railway ri|iii|>niriit wa<i
six ni'
>)>lcd tlu
..,.,...■-......-... -'5 per vv... ,i,,K...
since the war was declared than waN
handled during the same period last
year, and this excellent showing, the
Railroad War Hoard states, is due to
the fact that shippers, lar^e and small,
ha%'e rallied so splendidly to the slogan:
"Make one car do the work i>f two."
However, there is no reason for let-up
in our efforts. The Traffic Bureau has
recently seen records which show that
some of our San Krancisco shippers are
not doinK what they can do if they try
hard enough.
1-oad cars to capacity. If it happens
that this cannot be done, then double-
load. Put two shipments in one car,
even if destined to different points, Ur^c
buyers to increase the size of the tra<le
unit. Other industries are doiufj this;
sec if it cannot be done in yours? The
need for cars is great and is becoming
greater, but if every shipper <locs his
utmost to conserve equipment, the hard- ;
ship will be considerably lessoned.
Industrial Co-operation
Big War Need
To bring about immediate action by I
American business on the resolution '
passed at the recent war convention at I
Atlantic City, recommending that each '
industry form a committee to represent I
that industry and to serve as a con- !
nccting link between it and the govern- 1
ment, suggestions are given in a war
bulletin issued by the Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States co-operating with the Council
of National Defense.
To established business of the country,
the bulletin declares, it is vital that the
vast requirements of the government
for material and labor be met in a
manner to interfere as little as possible
with essential industry and in a way
to maintain as far as possible in these
' times the normal structure
...a.... lines of industry." the bulletin
continues, "are seriously affected through
inability to get necessary material or
labor and face serious problems for the
future in connection with the shifting
of labor from one community to an-
other. Because these are problems, not
only of the individuals in an industry,
but of the industry as a whole, the
industry should organize and act in the
common interest. These arc problems
not only of business but also for the
government because it is essential to
the winning of the war that the in-
dustrial life of the country be main-
tained in sound condition."
Solicitations
Despite the warnings issued by the
Charities Kndorsenient Coninultce, week
after week for months past, a ver>
" : of the members are being
II by fraudulent solicitors.
.. .IV ...V i.ilicrs would co-operate with
this Committee, they would save them-
selves considerable money and assist
in putting the frauds out of business.
Solicitors for charitable organizations
endorsed by this Committee, arc pro-
vided with an Approval Card bearing
the seal and signature of the Chamber
of Commerce. Members applying are
provided with a list of the endorsed
organizations. Surely it is a simple
thing to consult this list and ask for
the .Approval Card. Solicitations for
the benefit of any project outside of
the endorsed organization, will be in-
quired into by the Committee and the
facts supplied on request. Until those
facts are gathered, the legitimate appeal
will not be harmed by a few days de-
lay before receiving any money, and
will be glad to have inquiry made into
the legitimacy of the appeal and the
object to be benefited by such appeal.
.•\ny time the "Rush Act" is tried on
you by a solicitor, count ten and politely
decline. \Vc have devised a system that
is a sure cure for the appeal of no
merit and its plausible solicitor. Call
up Kearny 112, ask for the Charities
indorsement Committee. You will be
surprised at the simplicity of the system
for side stepping scheming solicitors.
Port of San Francisco
The November Issue of the Railway
and Marine News, published in Seattle.
Washington, will contain a complete
story on the Port of San Francisco.
Kach issue thereafter will contain a
page devoted to the railway and port
activities of San Francisco. If you have
something of interest, send it to the
Publicity Department of the San Fran-
cisco Chamber of Commerce
IK3 ^
Result of Co-operation
The Railway Commission on Car
Service, situated at Washington, D. C,
which is a sub-committee of the famous
Railroad War Board, has written the
local Car Service Committee expressing
its appreciation of the co-operation and
publicity which the Traffic Bureau has
given to the utilization of equipment.
Our aim, however, is not to win praise
from the Commission on Car Service,
but to make our efforts in this regard
bring real results, that is, heavily
loaded cars and quick release of equip-
ment.
I The Pacific Potash Products Co., Ltd..
with offices at 658 Howard Street is
•Tfctinq a plant in Richmond for the
Hire of potassium and sodium
The officers of the new
>.mi|Mii\ are: D. W. Ross, President;
; H. Michel, Vice-President and L. Bil
o<leau, .Secretary-Treasurer.
D. Simon & Co., wholesale general
I merchandise, have moved to 515 Slarket
I Street.
I The McMaul Tire Co., of Toledo,
Ohio, will be represented here by The
Cushman Company, who have taken the
I northeast corner of Van Ness Ave. ami
McAllister Street.
L. D. Allen will represent the Lexing-
ton Car. Quarters have been leased on
Van Ness Ave., near Sutter Street.
Ballen & Weinberg, 374 Harriett
Street. Junk Dealers, have dissolved
partnership and the business is now
conducted by J. Weinberg & Son.
The Lewis Roofing and Asbestos
Company has recently located at 303
Lick Bldg., where they arc handling
shingle and metal roofs, cold storage
insulation, etc.
Stewart's have recently enlarged their
quarters and arc now located at 156
Fddy .St. They are manufacturers of
buttons, high-class embroideries, pleat-
ing, etc. ^
R. H. Moulton, dealer in municipal ^^
bonds, has just located at Room 517, '
Kohl Bldg.
E. M. Rosenberg, representating east-
ern trousers manufacturers, has moved i
to 20 Front St. |
Hallcr-Cunningham Electric Company.
428 Market St., has recently established
a new factory for the manufacture of I
wireless apparatus at 437 Market St.
I« |i«
To Merchants Interested In
Latin-America
The Foreign Trade Department is ad-
vised by J. B. Starr-Hunt, 718 Kohl
Building, prepared to handle Spanish
correspondence, make translations of
commercial and legal work especially
Consular Invoices. Will also act as
commission agent for Latin-.\merican
business.
1^ )S«
What They Are And How To
Buy Them
The Bureau of Publicity of the Treas-
ury Department in Washington has
issued a booklet on the United States
Government Bonds of the second Lib-
erty Loan which fully answers all ^i
questions for the prospective investor. '
These booklets are on file at the offices
of the Chamber of Commerce and may
be obtained on application.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activiiios
261
Business for You
Govemment Proposal File
For the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as arc received at this office. The
diflfcrcnt government departments
are scRrepatcd so that those in-
terested may see at a k'^o^^c what
each department requires.
Hids> will i)e opened at the offices of
the Department Quartermaster, 601
Market Street, at 11 o'clock A. M.,
October 22nd, for a large quantity of
subsistence supplies. Full details are
on tile at the offices of the Chamber.
The General Purchasing Officer of the
Panama Canal at W'asiiington will open
bids on October 27th. at 10:30 A. M.,
for hardware, electrical goods, oils,
paints, etc. Particulars of the proposal
are on file at the offices of the Cham-
ber of Commerce.
Bids will be opened on November
5th, at the offices of the Depot Quarter-
master at Fort Mason, for hard bread
and coffee. Specifications and details
are on file at the offices of the
Chamber.
The Secretary of War has issued a
change in specifications for subsistence
supplies to be furnished to the local
Quartermaster's Department. Complete
details are on file at this office.
Ne^v^ Members Since
Last Publication
Carvalho & Co., Importers of all China
Products, 525 Hearst Hldg.
Cooper Coate & Casey Dry Goods Co.,
149 Bush St.
Dickerson & (jaskell. Inc., I'reight and
Ins. Brokers, 210 California St.
Khrgott, Albert, Secretary State Law
Fnforccment & Protective League,
670 Monadnock Bid)?.
Junghandcl, Max, California N'eolith
Works, 631 Brannan St.
.Murphy, Herman, Real Estate, 395
Monadnock Bidg.
San FVancisco Label Co, Label Print
ers, 215 Leidcsdorff St.
Wismer. F. D., Pacific Coast Manager
Association of Bonded .\ttorneys, 523
Market St.
The following have been elected to
special list since last report:
T. T. C. Gregory. 2nd Cal. Field
.Artillery; John T. Hartigan, In the
.'Vviation Corps; Herbert J. Cohn, Dr.,
Enlisted in Navy; Geo. R. O'Connor,
now in Co. B. Signal Cori)s. Camp
Kearny. Linda Vista. Cal.
Central Commercial Co., 560 Sacra-
mento Street., San Francisco, is in the
market for lapwelded boiler tubes.
Chas. Murphy, 174 State Street, Bos-
ton, Mass.. desires to secure an account
to sell California beans in that market
Home Industry Luncheon
"The Value of a Customer." will be
the subject of the address by Mr. Hugh
E. Agnew, of A. Schilling & Company,
at today's Luncheon of the Home In-
dustry League at the Palace Hotel.
The Credit Barometer of the United States^
Showing the relative fluctuation in merchandising activities as reflected
in reports made to THE CREDIT CLEARING HOUSE. The transactions
covered average over Ten Million Dollars a week. The plus sign indicates
greater activity, the minus sign, less activity.
Comparison of the week ending
October 6. 1917.
United States Purchases Indebtedness Payments
With week ending September 29. 1M17 +0.5% +1.0% — 4.0%
With same week last year +1.0% —2.6% + 0.5%
Pacific Coast Section
W ith wi<k indiiig September 29, 1917 —7.2% —1.5% +15.8%
With same week last year —1.8% —9.0% +13.8%
Mountain Section
With week ending September 29, 1917 —1.4% —0.3% —13.2%
With same week last year —2.0% —1.6% — 9.9%
North Agricultural Section
With week cn.ling September 29. 1017 +1.2% +7.3% + 2.9%
With same week last year +0.0% +1.1% + 1.8%
Middle Agricultural Section
With week ending September 29, 1917 +0.5% +1.6% +2.2%
With same week last year +2.0% —2.1% + 8.6%
South Agricultural Section
With week ending September 29, 1917 —1.0% —0.1% + 3.9%
With same week last year +0.1% —2.0% + 6.6%
East Section
With week ending September 29. 1917 +2.8% +1.1% — 3.7%
With same week last year +1.5% — 4.5% + 2.0%
Purchases, except in the far West, continue to show increased activities.
Indebtedness, with the exception of The North Agricultural Section, shows a
slight decrease. Payment activities in all except The Mountain Section show
a decided advance.
A "Free Port*' For
San Francisco Bay
There is a chance to secure a. -'Free
I Port" on San Francisco Bay if in-
' terested merchants, importers and ex-
I porters will give the project their as-
sistance. Congress has asked the Fed-
eral Tariff Commission to make a re-
port and it all depends upon the show-
ing made by the merchants around the
Bay whether San F'raneisco Bay will
I get such a port or not.
The Foreign Trade Department has
sent the following letter to a number
of those interested. If you did not
receive a copy or have not replied to
it, please send in your report .\T
ONCE. The Hon. William Kent of
the I'ederal Tariff Commission who has
the matter in hand returns to Washing-
ton in two weeks and wants to take
' with him the strongest recommendation
I)ossible.
Don't let us lose this opportunity to
make this Bay the second port of the
United States. SEND IN YOUR RE-
! PLY AT ONCE.
I The Federal Tariff Commission has
I been a.sked by Congress to report as
to the advisability of establishing several
"FREE PORTS" in the United States,
and we have been asked to make any
arguments we can as to the advantages
; of having one established on San Fran-
I Cisco Bay.
I A "FREE PORT" as you are aware,
would allow:
(a) Articles to be imported and re-
packed or split up and re-exported.
(b) Articles imported mixed with
local products, manufactured and re-
exported, both without going throutrh
the red tape of entry and drawback.
Naturally we are anxious to make
the strongest showing possible, and
vvould ask you to kindly advise at the
earliest possible moment whether such
a "FREE PORT" would be of any
advantage to you along either of the
above lines, and if so the names of
the commodities and in what way the
"FREE PORT" would benefit you.
We expect to call a meeting of all
interested in the near future, and if
you are not interested will you kindly
so advise.
An early reply would be aiipreciated.
That'Oriental Trip
Great interest is being displayed
by merchants in the prospective
trip to Manila, Calcutta. Colombo.
.Singapore, Cebu and Kobe ou
November 17th next. Over thirty
applications have been received
for information and many have
signified their intention of going
if the trip is determined upon.
As only a limited number can
be accommodated, ai)plications will
be dealt with in the order in
which they are received.
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco ,
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY WAREHOUSE
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY
G. E. Trademark U Recognized Guarantee of Excellency
iTW^'
HE activities of the General
Electric Company in north-
ern California are carried
on at 3 points in San
Francisco: The offices of
the Company occupy the
entire 8th floor and a part of the 7th
floor of the Rialto Building, Mission
itid New Montgomery Streets.. The
Warehouse is located at 361 Bryant
Street, near 2nd Street. The Manufac-
turing Repair Shop and Standardizing
Laboratory is located at 17th and Kan-
."ia<; Streets.
The General Electric Company, with
general offices at Schenectady, X. Y..
where is also located the principal fac-
tory, is one of the largest industrial
employers in the United States. In
San Francisco they employ 128 people
in the oflFiccs; 19 men at the warehouse,
and SO men in its shop and laboratory.
The new warehouse ("shown above\ is
a brick building. 160x125 feet with 4
floors and basement. The building con-
tains 84,000 square feet of floor space
The best labor saving devices for hand
ling freight have been provided to
facilitate prompt and satisfactory de-
livery of goods to customers by three
electric trucks.
The manufacturing and repair shop buihl-
ing at 17th and Kansas Streets has a
floor area of approximately 11,000 square
feet. It is provided with an electric
crane and all other necessary machinery
to enable it to handle the most difficult
repairs. A crew of fifty highly trained
mechanics and electrical experts assure
the Company's customers of prompt and
cflFective handling of emergency and
"break-down" work.
A section of the shop building is set
aside for the standardizing laboratory
which is adequately equipped to carry
out work on all types of meters and
the most delicate electrical instruments.
This Company manufactures a hig!i
grade line of electrical devices.
In order that the user of any particu-
lar piece of equipment may get the
most out of his investment, the Com-
pany provides at its offices in the
Rialto Building, a large corps of highly
trained commercial engineers to confer
with its friends and prospective buyers
regarding the best way to use the ap-
paratus. The Pacific States Electric Co..
a California corporation, and jobbers of
electrical supplies and lamps, is the
distributor of General Electric Co. wir-
ing devices on the Pacific Coast. They
carry a large stock of all the acces-
sories necessary to the installation of
electric machinery.
The fact that the Company's business
has grown to very large proportions in
a comparatively few years speaks in
no uncertain way of the advantages in-
cident to the employment of electrical
equipment in many phases of our econ-
omic life.
The public is invited to the Com-
pany's oflFices and questions regarding
things electrical will be gladly answered.
Knlcht-Connlhan Piintlnc Co.. 311 Battery St,
m
Vol. 4
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — OCTOBER 25th. 1917
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IMPERATIVE THAT BUSINESS COMMUNITY CONCERN
ITSELF WITH COMING ELECTION
Appeal Issued by Committee on Civic Duty
vJSiSlv
AN FRANXISCO on Nov-
vcmber 6th will face one
of the most important elec-
tions in recent history.
Nine members will be se-
lected for the Board of Supervisors.
Every man and woman entitled to
vote will be given the opportunity
of passing squarely upon the charac-
ter of men to be entrusted with the
vast amount of important work that
must be done by the new Board.
There are no national or state
issues. In other elections interest has
centered in the selection of a mayor
or other major offices at the expense
of the supervisors, and in this fashion
candidates thorouRhly unfit for the
responsibilities of this important body
have managed to secure election. The
situation on November 6th this year is
different. The voters of San Francisco
have this as their chief problem.
It is imperative that every person
qualified to vote go to the polls on that
day and vote. Particularly is it neces-
sary that the business community, which
has so much at stake, should concern
itself with the character of men to be
elected to the Board of Supervisors.
It is unfortunately true that the busi-
ness community has in times past been
extremely negligent in the matter of
voting. It is because of this apathy
and indifference that San Francisco has
year after year been in the control of
a minority political element. Good
government can only be assured when
every man and woman entitled to vote
does vote.
The Committee on Civic Duty, a
voluntary organization of 15,000 mem-
licrs, is conducting a city wide cam-
paign to stimulate interest in the voters.
Every member of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce should co-oper-
ate in the work of this Committee.
Practically every commercial and civic
organization in the city has extended
co-operation to the Committee on Civic
Duty and the members of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce are
urged to do likewise.
In the appeal issued by tlie Com-
mittee on Civic Duty to its members,
members are asked to do two things:
First — To volunteer some of their
time on November 6th urging those of
their neighbors who have not voted to
vote; and second — to volunteer the use
of their automobile, if they have an
automobile, for election day.
If you arc a member of the Com-
mittee on Civic Duty do your share in
this important work by volunteering
services or the use of your automobile
for election day. The headquarters of
the Committee are 902 Merchants Ex-
change Building, the telephone number
being Sutter 4973.
OUR COUNTRY IS BATTLING
ABROAD FOR DEMOCRACY. DO
YOUR SHARE AT HOME BY EX-
ERCISING THE RIGHT TO VOTE,
DEMOCRACY'S MOST CHERISHED
POSSESSION.
264
$an rranclaco Chamber of Cowmerco Actlvltios
Have You Signed the Pledge to Conserve The Nations
Food Supply?
Mr. Businessman: You have sub-
scribed to the Liberty Loan, contri-
buted to the Red Cross, and gi%cn
lif.fnllv 111* \.iiir riiiii- til .lid tllf w'overn-
1 arc
I Its in
the one great movcuicnl that will bring
the stniKgte to a speedy and victorious
end. The conservation of food and
elimination of waste, not only in your
own home, but at the restaurant, hotel
and club.
The administration has designated the
week ending November 4ih, as "Food
Pledge Week." Five hundred thousand
men and women in California will be
a>>ked to sign pledges which will make
them members of the United States
Food Administration.
By following the terms of the pledge
you can help to an almost unbclicvcablc
degree to solve the problem of the
United States. We have money a
plenty, but we must feed our allies this
winter by sending them as much food
as we can of the most concentrated
nutrativc value in the least shipping
space. These foods arc wheat, beef,
pork, dairy products and sugar. The
solution is simple, follow the terms of
the pledge. feat less of " these and
more of other foo«ls that we have in
abundance and urge in your home that
there be less waste of foods of all kinds.
Offices have been opened in room 5(X)
First National Hank Ituilding from
which the campaign will be conducted
throughout the state. Warrtn Manlcy
assistant to Vice-President Robert New-
ton Lynch of the Chamber, is directing
the Pledge Card Campaign in California,
and S. v. Schumacher. Secretary of the
Publicity nej)artmeiit of the Chamber,
is handling the publicity for the cam-
paign. .\ numiier of the Chamber's
office force are acting as assistants and
if necessary more will be added to sec
that this great and most important
campaign comes to a successful issue..
Mr. Businessman, bear this in mind.
Every flag that flies opposite the Cicr-
man one is by proxy an .\merican flag
and that the armies fighting for our
defense under these flags cannot be
maintained this winter unless there is
food enough for them and for their
women and children at home. There
can only be food enough if America
provides it. And America can only
provide it by the personal service and
patriotic co-operation of all of us.
The small daily service in substitu-
tion can be done by all: The saving
in waste by the majority and the lessen-
ing of food consumed by many. This
individual daily service in 20,000,000
kitchens in the United States and
JO.dOO.OOO tables multiplied by 100.000.000
vviiich i.s the sum of all of us will make
the total quantity which is the solution
of the j)rol)liin and is wjjat you agree
to do ui)on si;;niiig tlie I'"<io(l pledge.
There will be 22.000.000 pledges dis-
tributed throughout the United States
next week. Of this number California
is called upon by the Government to
furnish 500,000 signatures. With your
co-operation it can he accomplished and
to spare.
You are asked to do your bit as a
member of the Chamber of Commerce.
.Sign the food pledge card wjiich
will be mailed you and return at once.
There is no charge except on your
conscience, to keep the terms of the
pledge.
Have You Prospered in San Francisco? Then Do Your Bit
"Have you prospered here?"
San Francisco, apparently has forgot-
ten every tradition that has made this
City its great reputation.
San Francisco, seemingly, has pocket-
ed its pride and turned the key on its
money safe.
For San Francisco is woefully behind
in Second Liberty Loan investments.
So is the rest of the Country for that
matter but that is not this City's
concern.
San Francisco cannot afford to lag
behind and refuse aid to the Govern-
ment in its hour of need.
"Have you prospered here?"
Then invest your all in Liberty Bonds
that the future of your business, of your
home and hearth may be made secure.
The City must raise four millions per
<Iay from nnv until Saturday if it is to
reach its minimum quota of $51,535,0(X).
San Francisco must invest $10,000,(XX)
per dav to reach its maximum quota of
$S5.SO()i00O.
Imagine San Francisco shooting at
the low mark. Imagine San Francisco
failing to hit the bulls-eye.
Well, that's exactly what San Fran-
cisco is doing.
And it behooves YOU, Mr. and Mrs.
and Miss Reader, to do your bit.
"Have you prospered here?" Surely
more so than Germany after years of
warring? Then compare these figures:
The L'uiicd States, for its Second
War loan, so far has raised $2.(K)().00(»,0()0.
It lias not suffered four score casualties
in its five months or more of warring.
Germany, with 8.500.000 casualties and
vears of fightinj:. for its '^eventli War
Loan, invested $3,107,500,000.
"Have you prospered here?" Then
prosper more by giving your answer
to Germany in terms of dollars and
cents.
YOU— the nation— must not DARE
to kt this second flotation fail.
Community EfiFort Absolutely Necessary for Nations Success
The power of the nation comes from
the combined efforts of the countless
communities of the country, and is now-
organized through state councils of de-
fense, according to the latest bulletin
of the committee of the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States co-
operating with the Council of National
Defense.
In assisting to make clear to the
people the great national purpose in the
war, the bulletin declares, the need for
sacrifice and personal effort and in
giving the opportunity to the individual
for effective service, this vast organiza-
tion has already been of vital help. .\s
the war proceeds and the need of
personal sacrifice and individual effort
becomes increasingly greater, the state
councils of defense will have greater and
greater opportunity to assist the gov-
ernmental authorities in Washington in
making effective use of the forces of
the nation.
There can be no conflict, it is said,
between this work and the work which
business men are doing through their
associations and in response to the
suggestions of the Chamber of Com-
merce of the United States. In all this
work there is a common purpose — to
make effective use of the strength of
the nation; to supply through the pro-
cesses of democracy the organization
necessary to produce concentrated action
.1 masses of people.
Business men, the bulletin goes on.
are concerned primarily with the indus-
trial problems which have arisen in
connection with the war. They should
act in close co-operation with the or-
ganization of the local state council,
subordinating their efforts to the con-
trol of the state authorities wherever
conflict arises.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activltios
265
Trade at a Glance '
by Bradstreets
San Francisco Aero Motors Pass Rigid '
Government Test
San Francisco
W lioU-salc and Jobl>inK Trade — Fair. |
Retail Trade — Fair.
Mamifacturiii« and Industry — .Vctivc.
(Olkctions — Good.
Labor Troubles — Practically settled.
Portland
Wholesale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Mannfacturing and Industry — Fairly
active.
Collections — Good.
Shipyard Strike — Unchanged.
Tacoma
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
t-'ollections — Fair.
Ship liuiiding and Coal Mining — .\ctive.
Lumber and affiliated industries arc still
hampered somewhat by strikes, but
most plants arc running. Generally
speaking, business is good and labor
well employed.
Seattle
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — I-air.
Wheat Receipts — Heavy.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
.Manufacturintr and Industry — Fair.
Collections — Better.
Crops — Fair.
Total Wheat Yield— Short.
San Francisco Plant of United
Drug Company Serves Entire
Pacijfic Coast
The United Drug Company, a fifty-
live million dollar corporati<in having
their home office in Boston, established
a branch in San I'rancisco in Novem-
ber, 1915. which distributing depot
serves the entire Pacilic Coast territory.
The business carried on by this
branch has grown so fast that it neces-
sitated a warehouse twice as large as
the one previously occupied by the
San Francisco Branch. Mr. W. F.
Goetz. manager of the branch, reports
that the entire stock of merchandise in
the old warehouse was packed and
transferred to the new warehouse in
five days, which shows this movement
was accom|)lished in record time. Mr.
Griftz is greatly indebted to the fine
co-operation received from the Overland
Transfer Company in tlie expedition of
this work.
Their new warehouse is located at
^ 978 Howard St.. and is a five story and
^ basement building, containing SO.fXX)
•^r|iiare feet and is 60 per cent larger
than their old warehouse. The com-
nany reports over 40 per cent increa-^e
in business since the location of their
distributing warehouse in San Francisco.
The Union Gas Engine Co. of San
Francisco bears the distinction of build-
ing the first aero motor to be operated
to the complete satisfaction of tlie
United States Government officials. This
is according to telegraphic advices re-
ceived today by the Chamber from its
Washington representative.
It is stated that the motor comi)leted
the government's official endurance test,
and that the best i)revious record was
exceeded by eighteen and one-lialf hours.
Beyond the fact tliat the motor was
built by the Union Gas Fngine Com-
pany of this city, further details ire
not given. It is stated that the en-
durance run as conducted at the Wash-
ington Navy Yard is considered ex-
tremely severe, and has heretofore
proved the Waterloo of both foreign
and American motors and that several
i)f the best known aero motors in the
world had been wrecked in the attempt
to comi)lete the United States Govern-
ment tests.
The tests of the local engine v.ere
conducted under the supervision of
I.ieut. Commander .\tkins. head of the
Naval Technical Board in charge of
aero motor tests. The new motor has
been named "Union .Motor" and it is
expected it will replace motors now
used in training planes of both .^rmy
and Navy. The motors now in use, it
is stated, vibrate so violently as to
shatter planes after continued use. It
is understood that the new motor is
120 horse-power or the size required
for training planes. The Liberty Motor
is 250 horse-power and is entirely too
lieavy and costly for training planes.
Plea for Relief of the Petroleum Situation
in California
.■\ strong plea for the relief of the
petroleum situation in California, witii
particular reference to condition which
exists on Naval Reserve No. 2 in Mid-
way Field, Kern County, was made by
State Mineralogist Fletcher Hamilton
in his speech delivered recently before
the joint convention of the American
.Association of State Geologists and
.American Institute of Mining En-
gineers, which was in session at St.
Louis. Octol)er 8th to 15th.
This meeting was held for the express
purpose of formulating plans which will
lead to the increased production of war
minerals in the United States, the chief
of which is petroleum. Facts relative
to the shortage of this product and the
alarming decrease of stocks in storage
have been given wi<Ie i)ublicity during
the past few months, but as yet the
I'ederal Government has not seen fit
to take any detinite steps to make avail-
able the untold millions of barrels
wliich exist in the district mentioned.
Mr. Hamiltcin ])resented an unbiased
statement of the facts in this case to
the assembled State officials and mining
engineers and urged the importance of
creating an intelligent ])ublic oi)inion in
this regard, which would result in forc-
ing Congress to take some action at
the earliest i)ossible date. The with-
drawal order which was designated as
a temporary one, has been in effect
eight years last September, and the
problem seems to be as far from solu-
tion as ever.
Switching Service of San Francisco
Rail Lines
The switching service of the San
Francisco rail lines was discussed at a
meeting of the local car service com-
mittee held in the rooms of the HarI)or
Board last Friday. .\ number of ship-
pers have at various times coini)lained
of the switching service, particularly of
that accorded by the Southern Pacific
Company, and this meeting was called
for the purpose of giving shippers and
railroad representatives an opportunity
to state their views, with the hope that
something might be done to remedy
the situation.
.After considerable tliscussion it
finally developed that the princinal
cause of the pmr switching si-rvice
complained of was the congestion of
export freight at tliis port. Mr. Nicoles
chairman of the committee, stated that
3,221 cars carrying loarls for export
were on hand in the yards of the three
transcontinental lines on October 18th.
and some of these cars had been lure
for as long as 70 days. Mr. Jordan, re-
cently appointed assi-tant superintendent
in charge of the San Francisco termi-
nals of the Southern Pacific Company,
stated that this accumulation of export
freight occupied a large part of the
track facilities, and that 18 of the 58
switching engines now in service in San
Francisco yards could be withdrawn if
the export congestion did not exist.
Mr. Jordan said that shippers outside
of those interested in export business
would not be able to get any relief
unless the export freight could be
handled so as not to congest the
terminals.
The whole spirit of the meeting was
one of co-operation and a desire on the
part of everyone to do his utmost to
maintain the transportation system at
the highest point of efficiency. Follow-
ing the meeting, the Southern Pacific
Company and the Santa Fe placed in
embargo on all export freight and will
refuse to divert domestic freight to
export destinations. The S. P. also
placed an embargo on freight to Hawaii.
Embargoes are admittedly "war meas-
ures," and it is believed, as a result of
this meeting that active steps will be
taken to do away with the congestion
nf export freight by means not quite
so drastic, with the result that the
switching service, which has been the
cause of considerable friction in the
past, will be greatly improved.
966
San rranclsco Chamber of Commerca Activitios
SAN FRAi^CISCO
CHAMBER -/COMMERCE
. ACT/VITIES .
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January 7. 1915. at the Post
Office at San Francisco, Cali-
fornia under the act of
March 3. 1879.
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Published weekly by the
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CHAMHKR OF COMMERCF
Merchants !•"» '■ - lUiilding
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roa WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KEARNY M2
A Chance to help Your City
and Business >V^thout
Cost to You
The Foreign Trade Department has
received an excellent suRKcstion from
one of its leading members which is, in
part, as follows:
"As conditions are so upset at the
present time we think a real service
can be rendered the merchants of this
city and one which will reflect to the
benefit of San Francisco as a world's
market and establish a reputation for
leadership, honesty and ability. The
idea is to formulate a standard form
of contract to cover dealings between
importers and purchasers in the United
States.
"At present many individual importers
are not only endeavoring to get clauses
that will protect different contingencies
but have many objections from buyers
as to acceptance of certain clauses.
There are so many contingencies aris-
ing at present such as commandeering
vessels, foreign vessels being with-
drawn, inability to procure licenses or
permissions from authorities in foreign
countries, possibility of changes in tar-
iff rates, abnormal delays in transmis-
sion of cables, etc. \Vc feel that with
legal services at your command, your
direct contact with local merchants and
close affiliation with commercial or-
ganizations throughout the country you
arc peculiarly well placed to assist in
formulating a form of contract for use
by importers in selling, which would be
so complete as to avoid unpleasant
results, owing to certain clauses being
omitted which shoubl be inserted for the
protection of importers where such
forms arc nnw macic up individunHy "
All interested members are urged to
write their views fully and. if possible,
send a copy of the form they are now
using. No information so given will
be made public unless permission is
giveru
Correction to Conservation
List
Last week in the Conservation Li-t
the item "steel iron bars" should have
read "steel sheet bars."
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc inirrrsird write to Foreign
Tradr Drpjirtment of ihr Ch«mbrr of
Commerce giving number.
1690. Tunis (Tunis > party wishes t«)
get in touch with injporters and ex-
t»ortcrs wishing to establish an agency
at Tunis.
1691. San Francisco importing and
exporting firm wishes to get in touch
with purchasers of Oriental products.
1692. Fremantle (West .Australia)
firm desires to communicate with cx-
norters wishing to extend tluir export
trade in general hardware lines, etc.
1693. Copenhagen (Denmark) party
is desirous of communicating with man-
ufacturers and exporters of brass sheets,
bra'is wire, etc.
1694. Marseilles (France) commission
acent wishes to get in touch with im-
porters an<I exporters who desire rep-
resentation in France.
1695. Preserving factory in Denmark
wishes to get in touch with importers
of dried vegetables and berries, such
as compressed julienne, onions, white
cabbage, red cabbage, thyme, parsley,
rhubarb, leeks, carrots, potatoes, etc.
1696. Caibarien fCuba) firm would
like to communicate with exporters of
washing soaps (not fine soaps). De-
sires list of styles, weights, number of
bars in box; also gross and net weights
of same.
1697. I. a Chaux de Fonds (Switzer-
'and) firm wishes to get in tou<-h with
'■xporters desiring representation in
'Switzerland, stating they are in a posi-
tion to buy manufactured products
themselves. State they could pay in
advance or supply necessary banking
•guarantees.
1698. Havana (Cuba) firm desires to
"'ct in touch with exporters of canned
f^ruits. fish and vegetables: dried fruits:
dried codfish: foreign and domestic
beans. References.
1699. New York ("New York) firm
'vishes to pet in touch with dealers in
California tree seeds, statinor thev have
■\n inquiry from one of their foreign
•-lients for a price on 200 tons.
1700. San .Antonio (Texas) concern
wishes to communicate with importers
of fine erade hand-made sisal rope,
made in Mexico, in any size and weight
'lesired.
1701. Paris (France) firm wishes tr.
•'ommunicate with horticulturists mak-
ing a specialty of fruit trees to be used
in replanting devastated regions in
France.
Business Opportunity
The Industrial Department of the
Chamber is in receipt of an innuirv
from a well-known San Francisco Sani-
tation Company which wishes to act as
the sole representative of a manufac-
turer of a line of sanitation supplies
and hygienic specialties.
Placement Bureau
Additional Help
The I'Luement Bureau has a
munber of good salesmen, clerks,
"•tenographers. bookkeepers and an
electrician registered with it, be-
sitles the executives herein ail\ii
ti-^ed for.
597. Experienced financial and credit
man wants connection as treasurer of
corporation, official of bank or tru»t
company, or office manager and credit
man. Well acquainted in the Northwest
Best of references.
598. Accountant who has had ten
years experience in automobile aces-
•^ories, machinery, etc.. wishes position
Can furnish best of references, is youni;
and has a good personality.
599. Man who has had IS years busi-
ness experience desires position as
credit man. office manager or cashier
Has first-class references as to ability,
character, etc.
600. Traffic man. 36 years of age.
with 12 years experience as railroad
agent, rate clerk and telegrapher would
like a position with large shii»per wheri
l)ast experience would be of value t"
employer. Can handle claim adjust-
ments, routings, ordering cars, etc. Ha*
best of local references.
601. Man who has been in business
for himself and is experienced in batli
inside and outside work would like a
suitable position. Can furnish own ^
automobile, if necessary. Has fine rcf- •
erences.
602. .\ccountant and office manaeer,
15 years experience in lumber, manufac-
turing and real estate wishes position
Is capable of taking full charge of
books and office. Local references fur-
nished.
603. Capable man. 35 years of ape
possessing executive and initiative. 12
years road experience, 3 years efficiency
engineering, is open for traveling or
executive position in foreign or do-
mestic field. Speaks French, therefon
can handle French or English territory
604. Experienced office executive,
not subject to draft wishes position ac-
credit man. accountant, etc. Previoi-s
experience has been gained in whole-
sale dry goods, meat packers and auto
mobile lines. Can furnish best of ref
erences.
605. Single man, .3R years of age.
wants position in a bank. Ranking ex-
oerience includes both national and sav
ings banks. Has served in capacity of
cashier in large city bank 10 yenr<
Starting salarv cuts no figure. Ref
erences furnished.
606. Office and sales manager wishes
position, has had 15 years experience
in wool and general merchandise lines
Has best of local references, and i"^
willing to start on a moderate salary
607. Man. 42 years of age. exper-
ienced in selling, purchasinp atid manap
inp seeks position where ability shown ^
will gain recognition and advancement.
15 vears in jobbing iron. "^teel. heavy
hardware, mine and mill supplies, etc.
Ranker — trade references. Capable of
service in other than above lines of busi-
ness.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activitios
267
Extracts From New Food Administration
Regulations
Marine Department
For the information of Importers and
Manufacturers the Foreign Trade De-
partment gives the following extracts
from the new Food Administration
rules:
Applications must be mailed before
November 1st. Rlanks can be pro-
cured upon application to:
LAW DEPARTMFN'T. LICENSE
DIVISION'. UXITKD STATES FOOD
ADMINISTRATION'. WASHINGTON',
D. C.
NOTE: If forma! application has
been matle and license not receiveil
before date set for such requirement,
November 1, 1917, you may operate,
unless you are advised to the contrary,
on the assumption that your license ap-
plication has been approved and that
license is in process of issuinc^.
APPLICATIONS MUST, HOW-
EVER, BE ^L\ILED PRIOR TO
NOVEMBER FIRST.
Extracts from Proclamation
AH persons, firms, corporations and
associations enga^'ed in the business
either of (1) operating cold storage
warehouses (any places artificially or
mechanically cooled to or below a tem-
perature of 45 degrees above zero
I'ahrenheit in which food products are
placed and held for thirty days or
more); (2) operating elevators, ware-
houses or other places for the storage
of corn, oats, barley, beans, rice, cot-
tonseed, cottonseed cake, cottonseed
meal, or peanut meal: or (3) IMPORT-
ING, MANUFACTURING (including
milling.^ mixing or packing), or DIS-
1 RIRUTING (including buying and
selling) any of the following commo-
dities:
Wheat, wheat flour, rye or rye flour.
Barley or barley flour.
Oats, oatmeal or rolled oats.
Corn, corn grits, cornmeal. hominy,
corn flour, starch from corn, corn
oil, corn syrup or glucose.
Rice, rice flour.
Dried beans.
Pea seed or dried peas.
608. Efficient office manaeer seeks
position. Has had considerable exper
lence in diflFerent commercial lines, and
has excellent references.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-609. Young man capable of doing
cleric.nl work and desirous of learnincr
ladies' underwear business wanted for
import and export firm. Prefer young
man around 18 or 19 who is not afraid
of work.
A-610. .\ first-class all round ieweler
wanted for Bisbee, Arizona. Want a
man who has had some business exper-
ience, capable of looking after the de-
partment, doing the buying, most o-'
the selling, some repairing and some en-
graving. To the right man the position
will pay $150 per month.
A-61L .\ good secretary wanted for
a grain and promotion association in an
inland California town. Live man who
can furnish good references wanted.
Cotton seed, cottonseed oil, cotton-
seed cake, cottonseed meal,
Peanut oil or peanut meal.
Soya bean oil, soya bean meal, palm
oil or copra oil.
Oleomargarine, lard, lard substitutes,
oleo oil or cooking fats.
Milk, butter or cheese.
Condensed, evai)orated or powdered
milk.
Fresh, canned or cured beef, pork or
mutton.
Poultry or eggs.
1-resh or frozen fish.
Fresh fruits or vegetables.
Canned: Peas, dried beans, tomatoes,
corn, salmon, or sardines.
Dried: Prunes, apples, peaches or
raisins.
Sugar, syrups or molasses.
Excepting, however,
(1) Operators of elevators or ware-
houses handling wheat or rye. and man-
ufacturers of the derivative products of
wheat or rye, who have already been
licensed.
(2) lnii)orters, manufacturers and re-
finers of sugar, and manufacturers of
sugar syrups and molasses, who have
already been licensed.
(3) Retailers whose gross sales of
food commodities do not exceed $1(X),000
per annum.
(4) Common carriers.
(5) I-armers. gardeners, co-operative
Tssociations of farmers or gardeners, in-
cluding livestock farmers, and other
persons with respect to the products of
any farm, garden or other land owned,
leased, or cultivated by them.
(6) Fishermen whose business does
not extend beyond primary consign-
ment.
(7) Those dealing in any of the
above commodities on any exchange,
board of trade or similar institution ' a<
dehncd by section 13 of the Act of
.August 10, 1917. to the extent of their
dea mgs on such exchange or board of
trade.
(8) Millers of corn. oats, barley
wheat rye or rice operating only plants
of a daily capacity of less than seventy-
five barrels.
(9) Canners of peas, dried beans,
corn, tomatoes, salmon or sardines,
whose gross production does not ex-
ceed 5,000 cases per annum.
^}^]- PfS9"s slaughtering, packing
and distributing fresh, canned or cured
beef, pork or mutton, whose gross sales
«ion'/^^ commodities do not exceed
5>ii^M'UU per annum.
(11) Operators of poultry or egg
packing plants, whose gross sales do
not exceed $50,000 per annum.
(12) Manufacturers of maple svrup,
maple sugar and maple compounds.
(13) Ginners. buyers, agents, dealers
or other handlers of cotton seed who
handle yearly, between September 1st
and August 31st. Ics than one hundred
and fifty tons of cotton seed.
.Are hereby required to secure on or
before November 1, 1917. license, which
'crnse will be issued under such rules
-•nd regulations governing the conduct
>f the business as may be prescribed.
Stantlard Oil Company of tfris city
will ^hi|) the following cargoes to
Timaru by Schooner Planter: 17.000
cases of case oil, British Motor Ship
(ieraldine Wolvin to .Australia 30.000
cases. Schooner Sequoia to Suva 8.500
cases.
Owing to heavy freight offerings be-
tween Portland and San I'rancisco, the
Indepen<lent Steamship Company will
route vessels direct from the two ports.
Heretofore they have been calling at
Eureka and Coos Bay both on the
North and South bound trips.
Among the cargo of Steamer Ray-
mond, arriving here last week from
Acapulco. was 1,728 steel rails.
Toyo Kisen Kaisha Steamer Persia
Maru arriving in port last week from
the Orient had aboard 2,003 tons of
cargo, some of the principal items con-
sisted of 5.742 barrels rubber, 983 sacks
beans, 2.490 sacks rice. 1.275 ingots tin.
1,062 packages silk, 300 cases canned
goods and large amount of groceries,
provisions, etc. 8,730 packages of cargo
go to cities and ports beyond here.
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's
Steamer Newport arriving here last
week from Central .American and
Mexican ports brought 2.124 bags cof-
fee. 431 bags cocoa. 525 bundles hides.
134 sacks ore, 3,988 bags sugar, 480
cases birds, etc., also $52,016 in treasure.
Statistics compiled by the Department
of Commerce state that since the open-
ing of the Panama Canal up to July,
1917, 3,751 vessels have passed through
the Canal waters, with a total of
15,339,093 cargo tons.
Hull of the new Steamer C. .A. Snith
arrived in port last week from Coos
Bay to have engines installed. Vessel
was built for the C. .A. Smith Lumber
Company to be used in the lumber
trade between this city and Coos Bay
taking the place of the Steamer .Adeline
Smith recently sold.
The Matthews Shipyard at Hoquiam.
Wash., will build a 250 foot steam
schooner for the Hart Wood Lumber
Co. of San Francisco. Vessel will have
a carrying capacity of 1.500.000 feet of
lumber. The same concern is building
a similar craft for the same owners,
and a motorship for the E. K. Wood
Lumber Co. of San Francisco.
The Schooner Planter, owned by
Walter S. Scammell arrived from Suva
last week with a cargo of 700 tons
of copra, consigned to Balfour, Guthrie
& Co. This completes her first round
trip since being re-constructed. The
Standard Oil Co. have chartered the
vessel to carry oil to Timaru, N. Z.
The Steamer Costa Rica has been
fixed for a voyage to Japan, China and
India, with freight and combustibles,
and will be despatched by Fred Lindcr-
man and John C. Ogden Co. Will
leave out about October 25th.
968
S«n rf*>mrUfes r.hnmhtir of Commerco Activitiot
Transportation
Department
Qjarifics Endorsemenf
• Committeeo
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mrnf^ to the present Act to Rc^nlatr
< ■ as miffht be aRrcvd up in.
I inittce has already conducted |
h«.irinL;>. at ^' ' ' >n and is now j
coming; to ^ :cisco to look j
into the F'ai i , . .-..^i situati<in. The
hearings will no doul>t include the sub-
jects contained in Referendum N'o. 21
■f the Chamber of Commerce of the
I 'nited States, that is to say. the sub-
••cts of Federal control of r.iilroad
-rcurities, railroad incorporation under
the Federal law, and the statutory ex-
tension of the jurisdiction of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission over state
rates which may or do aflFcct interstate
rates, and possibly other subjects as
well that arise under the general in-
vestigation of the Federal regulation of
railroads.
The Committee will also take up the
subject of a rigid long and short haul
clause, or an absolute Fourth Section,
as it is sometimes called, and will in-
vite testimony from shippers and ship-
pers' organizations, and perhaps state
commissions upon this subject. It may
be expected that representatives of the
intermountain country will be present
and will press vigorously for legislation
"f this character.
It is announced in the press thai
sessions will be held at the Palace
Hotel and that hcad<|uartcrs of the
Committee will le at the St. Francis.
The Joint Congressional Committee
consists of the following members:
Senator Francis G. Xewlamls. Chairman.
Senators Joseph T. Robinson of .\rkan-
sas. Oscar \V. Underwood of .Alabama.
Albert R. Cummins of Iowa. Frank B
Rrandegee of Connecticut, and the fol-
lowing Representatives: William C.
Adamson of Georgia. Thetus \V. Sims
of Tennessee. John J. Fsch of Wi.scon-
sin and Edward L. Hamilton of Mich-
igan.
Conservation of
Contributions
Proclamations are being issued
•It the country by the Govern-
1 many Commissions, request-
Mu- iii<- people to conserve their re-
sources, linancial and otherwise. <luring
the perioil of the war. It is the duty
'f this Committee to advise our mem-
bership «if the serious and urgent need
of a conservation of their gifts in re-
sponse to appeals for a variety of re-
lii f purposes.
The demands on the generosity of our
'c are many and are being met in
St liberal way. Todav in the City
in l-'rancisco wc are facing a con-
:i and not a theory. Local organi-
tis doing good work, under the
supervision of this Committee and en-
dorsed by them, are tinding it hard to
obt.iin the voluntarv contributions that
enaMe them to afford relief when it
is absolutely necessary. This is in«lced
a serious situation, calling for careful
thought and consideration. Our na
tional needs are great and in proportion
our local needs arc just as great. The
.American Red Cross is carrying relief
and comfort to the sufferers abroad and
we are loyal to them, let us not forget
the needs of the sick and suffering with-
in our gates and those who minister
to them.
Aniong the Momberr
Geo. H. F<lward $i Co., manufacturers
of ladie.s hats, will move shortly to
HI6 Mission St.
n. Fest, rice broker, has just opened
an office at 255 California St.
The Valmont Country Club of Santa
Margarita has opened offices at f^56
Market St.
P. II. Eicholz. wholesale dealer in
'•ianos has opened office at 565 Pac-
ific Rldg.
Mr. C. C. Ilenion has been ap|)ointed
"secretary and Treasurer of the Manu-
facturers Export and Import Corporation.
Mr. Ilenion was commissioner of For-
eign and Slate Participation at the Pan-
ima-Pacific International l\xposition and
has been active in San Francisco busi-
ness and civic affairs for many years.
Richard C. Hylaml. dealer in burlap
ind manufacturer of grain, bean and
rice baps has just moved into new fac-
tory building erected for him at 2^3
Sacramento St.
The Ilg Electric Ventilating Co. of
Chicago, manufacturers of fans, blowers
and exhausters lias opened offices at
'S24 Wells Fargo Rldg.
The Pacific Mill and Mines Supply
Company, 617 Mission St., arc enlarging
their quarters and taking the adjoining
store.
The Crow- Elkhart .Auto Company are •
to open at 714 Van Ness .Ave
The .American Rook Company arc to
•iiove to Second and Minna Sts.
Chamber's Board of Directors Endorse
School Bonds
The Board of Directors of the Cham-
ber at their meeting Tuesday, endorsed
the $.^.50O,0(H) Rond issue for new
schools which will be voted upon next
Tuesday, October .Vhh. This endorse-
ment was upon the recommendation of
the Municipal .\ffairs Committee of the
Chamber which has given careful con-
sideration to the subject.
The Chamber is fully in accord with
the policy of meeting ordinary school
needs by direct taxation, but recognizes
that such methods will not. at this time,
take care of the greatly ncc<led school
construction, which is .San Francisco's
serious problem today.
The Chamber also recognizes that
the old bond issue for schools meant
no more than reconstruction made
necessary after the fire, and that taxa-
tion for school purposes lias not been
enough to meet the normal growth.
The Chamber believes that this issue
will enable San Francisco to partly
catch up with its school needs. Taxa-
tion would n it enable the city to do
this although with the construction
made possible by this bonil issue, it
is believed that future growth can be
taken care of by taxation. Many of
our schools are of wooden construction
ind out of date and most of them are
entirely inade<iuate to house the
children who. under the laws of the
city, are compelled to attend school,
whether or not adequate provision has
been made for them. ^
For the above reasons the Board of
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce
is urging its entire membership to vote
in favor of this bond issue.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Actlvltios
269
Business for You
Government Proposal JH ile
l-or the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
cxchanvje a tile of such proposals
as arc received at this ofTicc. The
diflfcrcnt Rovcrnment departments
are seRrcgatcd so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each department requires.
Rids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at I-os Ange-
les on October 27th for canned fish.
fruits, vegetables, etc. Full details arc
on file at the offices of the San Fran-
cisco Chamber of Commerce.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort
Mason, at 10 A. M. on November 2nd,
for a large quantity of miscellaneous
supplies including paint brushes, marine
glasses, paint, hardware, thermometers,
sealing wax and garden hose. Com-
plete details and specifications are on
file at the offices of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Mason
on November 5th for a quantity of
hard bread and coffee. Complete de-
tails are on file at the offices of the
Chamber.
New Members Since
Last Publication
D'l'ttel, .\rthur, Public Accountant, 593
Turk St.
.Mefiliants Fish Co., Wholesale Fish
Business. 546 Merchant St.
Miles, C. W'.. Manager "Pacific Naval
Monthly." 307 Chronicle Bldg.
Pacific Manure Fertilizer Co.. Fertili-
zers, 429 Davis St.
Ilanford, W. S., Iron an<l Steel, 10
California St.
Scliwartz. Harry, Stock and Bond
Broker. 341 Montgomery St.
Schwartz Co.. R.. Cigar Manufacturers,
441 Pine St.
Slaughter & Co., G. T.. Exporters and
Importers, 750 Monadnock Bldg.
Suisun Dredging^ Co.. Dredging and
Reclamation, 625 Market St.
Thorpe & Son, J. T., Brick Contractors
525 Market St.
White. James A., Agent, 801 Royal Ins.
Bldg. M ^
Business Opportunities
Experienced selling, purchasing man
ager will reside in Oriental port a-,
representative of .Xmerican manufac-
turers. Exceptional references an<l
ability, qualifications and personality.
Salary and expenses first year — contract
and commission thereafter. Address
John J. Dillon, P. O. Box 7i, San
Francisco.
Energetic man or woman wanted who
has had experience in advertising t)
work on a well-known, established
trade journal. Will pay a commission
of 25 per cent. Phone Market 5276
for appointment.
An Urgent Necessity for Marking Plainly
AU Slupments
Transportation companies throughout
the country are daily sending to their
'"On Hand" departments, shipments con-
sisting of castings, metal bars, pieces
of machinery, etc., bccau.'e of such ship-
ments being astray and carrying no
marks, it being customary for shippers
to mark such goods by means of a tag
which is easily destroyed or becomes
detached.
The express companies advise that
numerous pieces of shafting, agricultural
implements, etc., are deprived of tlieir
marks because of the insecure way in
which they are tagged, and these com-
panies are earnestly endeavoring to get
shippers to so mark such shipments as to
insure beyond any reasonable doubt that
the marks will remain on the packages
until they arrive at destination.
Ordinary metals should be marked
with a white paint in addition to a tag
wherever a tag is necessary. If the
paint is of a good qtiality. it will insure
the goods being marked throughout the
journey and therefore arriving at destin-
ation. Rivets and bolts are frequently
shipped in bags and on account of their
weight the tag becomes torn from the
package; in such instances an additional
^ tag placed inside of the bag will save
shippers both themselves and their cus-
tomers a great deal of trouble an«l
worry.
Manufacturers of metal and machinery
know the characteristics of their goods
SO well that it will be easy for them to
devise better shipping marks than arc-
now being used. Any method of mark-
ing or tagging that does not insure the
mark remaining on the package through-
lut the journey is poor insurance against
dissatisfied custonurs; marks are ob-
literated and shipments go astray there-
by increasing the work of the ship-
per's freight department, and decreas-
ing the efficiency of the transportation
agencies by reason of the investigations
that have to be made by clerks whose
duties under normal conditions are
heav}'; the customer is also inconven-
ienced and frequently one of his cus-
tomers is put to considerable expense
and annoyance. All of tliis difficulty
can be avoided by a little attention to
the marking of shipments, not only of
metals but of other kinds of goods.
.'\ny business man would be simply
astounded if he were shown the "On
Hand" department of any of the large
transportation companies and given an
opportunity to see what great economic
loss results from carelessness in \.h\-
respect. Thousands of packages are
daily on hand either because of improj)-
er marks, no marks at all, or having two
or more conflicting marks on the package.
Not long ago in the "On Hand" offices
of one company in the City of New
Vork, there was a daily average of
34,000 packages because of the inability
of the company to deliver. A large
percentage of these either were not
marked at all or were improperly
marked.
Western Classification
Committee to Meet
The Western Classification Commit-
tee will on Tuesday. October 30th, take
uj) and consider the a<lvisability of
changing the classification on the fol-
lowing commodities:
Soup powders or t.iblets
Plumbers' goods.
Springs, railway car or locomotive.
Oil well outfits and supplies.
Hog hair and vegetable fibre mixed.
(Jrease, N. O. I. B. N.
Paraffine wax.
Petrolatum preparations.
Olive oil.
Candle tar.
llaxseed and flaxseed screenings.
I'ercolators.
Power pumps.
Iron or steel borings, tilings or
turnings.
Hats or caps.
(Iloves or mittens.
Corn cribs.
Me<licines.
.\inmunition (not explosive),
(luy wire protectors.
Hair tonics.
Colalt nu-t.il or nutallic cobalt.
Iron and bra^s pipe fittings.
Tire covers or protectors
Cork.
Cottonseed oil.
.\nhydrous ammonia.
Salt, live stock, medicated.
Motor cultivators.
Cotton cleaners.
Moving picture screens.
Concentrated distillery slops.
Indian pottery.
Tanks for threshers.
Junk.
Duster waste.
Rice and milk.
Tank wagons.
Members desiring further informa-
tion may obtain same by applying to
the Transportation Department of the
Chamber.
Trip to Orient Postponed
Owing to the Christmas Holidays
ind the fact that the end of the year
necessitates many bankers and mer-
chants to be on hand to close up their
year's business, the proposed trip to the
Far East has been postponed until
January 12th. It is expected at that
time a large and representative delega-
tion will go and, inasmuch as accom-
modations are limited, all who are in-
terested are urged to fill out and re-
turn the attached blank. Applications
will be listed in the order in which
received. Those who go can take their
wives or families with them.
f'oreign Trade Department
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
Am interested in proposed Oriental
trip January 12. 1918. Please list me
as a possible delegate and keep me
su])pHed with full particulars. I in-
tend to make the trip if possible.
Name
Firm _
Address
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
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HE educational value of the
i'xposition has manifested
itself in many ways in the
last two years in the pleas-
ing effects produced by
some of our best and most
up-to-date architects, who have here
and there added a dash of individuality
ind color to relieve the dull monotony
of a landscape made up of stereotyped
structures built by conservative archi-
tects for conservative owners.
The H. N. Cook Belting Company
has ignored precedent and recently
erected a building according to their
own ideas and one which is especially
adapted to their purpose. The building
which is fashioned somewhat along -Ex-
position lines was planned for them by
the well known architects. Ward and
Blohme, and constructed by Barrett and
Hilp. general contractors.
The building combines all the essen-
tial features of factory construction,
principal of which is good light, with
Call a Boy Scout for
Service
If you are too busy to get to
your bank today to do your "bit"
in the "Liberty Loan Cami)aiKn"
telephone Garfield 1723 and a Boy
Scout will be at your service. Of
the first Liberty Loan, last June, the
San Francisco Boy Scouts raised
$145,000. They hope to treble this
amount in the present campaign.
President Wilson has offered a
flag to the troop in each state
which secures the largest num-
ber of subscriptions. The San
Francisco boys have been chal-
lenged by most of the large cities
in the United States and have
accepted the challenge.
If you have not already pur-
chased your Liberty Bond or if
you intend to make an additional
subscription, communicate with the
"Boy Scouts of America," 944
Phelan Building.
an architectural beauty which is not
excelled anywhere in buildings con-
structed for manufacturing purposes.
The building is equipped with indirect
lighting system, Lamson Carriers, Otis
Elevator of Hydro-Pneumatic type, com-
pressed air hoists and other modern ap-
pliances. The offices are located on the
mezzanine floor over the drive-way,
commanding a view of both store and
factory, which makes a convenient as
well as a very pleasing arrangement.
The Company recently purchased the
corner 9r8"xl57'6" on which their new
building stands.
There has been more activity in this
district in the last six months than
there has been in several years, and the
H. N. Cook Belting Company has in
a substantial way shown its faith in the
future of San Francisco in the splendid
building which they have erected for
themselves.
KNICHT-COUNIHAN PRINTING CO.. 311 BATTERY ST . •. F.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — NOVEMBER 1st. 1917
:^Co. 44
HOOVER ASKS FOR SUPPORT FROM THE BUSINESSMEN
OF CAUFORNIA
PLEDGE CARD fOR UNITED STATES POOD ADMINISTRATION
KXT week Food Administrator Herbert Hoover
will tell of his plans to aid the consumer in
the purchase of commodities, also of his plans
to aid the wholesaler, the retailer, and the
small merchant. But first he must know just
how much support he can expect from the
people of the .^ ,
United States.
This is "Food
Pledge Campaign
Week," and every
man and woman
in California is
asked to si;^n a
pledge by which
they will show
their support of
the government
and show what
they will do vol-
untarily to aiil in
the mobilization
of the food re-
sources of the
United States and
particularly Cali-
fornia. Have you
signed your
pledge?
The F o o fl
Pledge Campaign
in California is
now in full
swing. Thi> state is regarded in Washington as being one
of the key states of the United States. The enrollment
here will be watched by President Wilson and Mr. Hoover
with the keenest interest as indicating the supi)ort and en-
thusiasm which the great West feels in this crisis. Indica-
tions point to the belief that California is regarded as The
Key State. .\ score of the states of the United States have
hurled a defy at California to equal their enrollment on a
percentage of population basis. Wc did not fail in sub-
ALREADY SIGNED. PASS THIS ON TO A FRIEND
TO THE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR:
I am glad to join you in the service of food conservation for our nation and I
hereby accept membership in the United States Food Adminislration, pledging myself
to carry out the directions and advice of the food Administrator in my home, insofar as
my circumstances permit.
Name
Street
City
There are no fees or dues to be paid. The Food Administration wishes to have as members
all of those actually handling food in the home.
Anyone may have the Home Card of instruction, but only those signing pledges are entitled
to Mcmbcr.<hip Window Card, which will be delivered upon receipt of the signed pledge.
scriptions to the Liberty Loan. We did not fail in our
quota to the Red Cross and wc arc not going to fail in our
support to the government in the most vital of all obliga-
tions. "THE CONSERVATION' OF FOOD.
At a meeting held in Washington last week at which
were present beside Mr. Hoover, Charles H. Bentley. Mark
R e q u a, Scott
Hendricks a n d
Charles Merrill,
all members of
the San Francis-
co Chamber of
Commerce. t h e
following m e s-
sage was sent to
their fellow mi-m-
bers in San Fran-
cisco: "California
should lead the
United States in
its registration in
support of the
President for
Food Conserva-
tion. There is no
state which has a
larger responsi-
bility for a unan-
imous response
than California
and we know
that we will not
be disappointed when the campaign comes to a close on
November 4th. The signing of the Food Pledge is the
Universal opportunity for every man and woman to do
his or her share in the wrinning of the war."
ARE THESE .MEN WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED
THEIR SERVICES TO THE (;OVERNMENT TO BE
DISAPPOINTED?
Ralph Merritt, Federal Food .Administrator for Cali-
fornia, has just returned to San Francisco and announces
(Continued on page 274 column 1)
State
272
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activitioft
List of the Principal Laws Passed at Last Session of Congress
I'or the iniormation of those mtcrc>tctl the l-orei^n
Trade Department of the S.m I'rancisco Chamber of Com-
merce give* below a list of the principal laws parsed at
the last session of Congress.
Public
TITLE OF BILL Document No
(lencral Peficiency Appropriation 2
Seven Billion War Bond issue — 3
Assignment of fleet naval reserve to active
Extension of minority enlistments, naval
service - 5
Authority for additional oflFiccrs, Hydro-
graphic Office, Navy 6
Increase of midshipmen at Annapolis 7
Increase age limit OflFiccrs, Naval Reserve 8
Relating to foreign enlistments in United
States 10
Army Appropriations « _ 1 1
War Army Bill. Draft and selective service 12
RelatinR to enlistments in Naval Reserve
Corps _ „ 15
Increase enlisted strength Navy and Ma-
rine Corps 17
Military Academy appropriations „ „ 18
Car-service RcRiilations 19
War-risk Insurance for seamen„ 20
Sundry Civil appropriations 21
Issuance of Rifles to State troops 22
Army and Navy deficiency appropriations 23
Suppression of_^ "Espionage" „ 24
Amending Federal Reserve Act 25
Condemnation of land for Army 26
Aeronautics personnel and appropriations.. 29
Authority acquire aviation training site, San
Diego 31
S. 1811 Relief of Homesteaders in military or naval
service 32
H. R. 3331 Protection desert-land entrymen in Army
or Navy 36
H. R. 4285 Rivers and Harbors appropriations 37
S. 1816 Increasing membership, Interstate Com-
merce Commission 38
S. 2356 Priority Railroad shipments and train
service „ 39
H. R. 4188 Food-survey authorization 40
H. R. 4961 Food Control authorization 41
H. R. 590j .\uthority for second issue Liberty Bonds 4.^
S. 2705 Creating aircraft board „ 48
H. R. 4280 War revenue measure 50
S. 2623 Providing repatriation citizens in Armies
of Allies „ 55
S. 2922 Greater circulation notes of small de-
nominations „ 61
H. R. 2437 Navy air-station site at Cape May, N. J. 62
Numb
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of
Hill
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R.
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R.
2762
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R.
1771
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2008
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3545
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2337
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3340
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328
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3971
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291
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3673
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4892
.NuMjber Public
of Bill TITLE OF BILL Docmnent No.
n R yiV> L r^cnt deficiency appropriations
$5,356,666,016 64
S. 2883 Dependents to receive pay while absent
sent abroad 66
H. R. 3932 Regulating use of explosives during war.... 68
H. R. 5647 Providing for property lost by seamen 70
H. R. 5082 Permission take public-land affidavits be-
fore military authorities 71
H. R. 6175 Permitting coastwise trade by foreign ves-
sels - 7i
H. R. 6306 6 months gratuity to dependents deceased
sailors in Navy 74
H. R. 6350 Providing commissions in Army staff
corps and removing age limits Reserve
Corps officers, etc 76
11. R. 6362 Extending li(|uor sections Army draft law
to Navy 77
II. R. 6363 Prescribing court-martial procedure in
Navy 78
S. 2527 Appointing Chaplains at large in Army 79
S. 2531 Preventing publication of military inven-
tions 80
S. 2916 Jurisdiction District Courts, workmen's
compensation 82
H.R. 4897 Relating to Medical and Dental Corps 86
H. R. 5648 New ratings for engincmcn, blacksmiths,
etc., in Navy 88
H. R. 5918 Distribution Cavalry Units in Army, pro-
viding for 89
H. R. 5723 Providing Military and Naval Insurance.... 90
H. R. 4960 Regulating trading with the enemy 91
Number of Public
Resolution Title of Joint Resolutions Resolution No.
S. J. 1 Declaring war on Germany 1
S. J. 42 Authority to seize enemy vessels 2
S. J. 33 Excusing soldiers and s.iilors from assessment
work on mining claims 10
S.J. 78 Suspending labor re^iniremints owners of
mining claims during war 12
S T. 99 To allow exporting distilled spirits within
tlircc years of importation 15
LIST OF APPROPRIATIONS IN ROUND NUMBERS
Armv $8,911,000,000
Navv 1,875.000.000
Merchant Shipping Fleet 1.8X9,000.000
Loans to Allies 7,000,000.000
Defense funds for:
President 100.000.000
Food and Fuel control 173.000,000
Soldiers and Sailors Insurance 176.000.000
Interests on Bonds and Certificates 2(»0.0(X),000
Civil establishment of Government 93S,O0O,000
All other expenses 102,000,000
Grand Total $21.3X4,000,000
Carriers Propose Charge for Switching After Initial Placement
of Cars
The California Railroad Commission
has set November 7, 1917, at San Fran-
ci.sco, and November 9. 1917, at Los
.•\ngcles, for hearings of the application
filed by the principal California rail
lines, asking for authority to make a
charge for switching cars after they
have been initially placed for unload-
ing. It is proposed to put the follow-
ing rule in the various terminal tariffs:
Carload rates in this company's tar-
iflfs include delivery on this company's
team tracks at destination, and when
notice of disposition is furnished prior
to arrival, include delivery on industry
tracks, wharves served by this com-
pany's rails, or interchange track with
connecting line, within switching limits.
The above constitutes initial place-
ment.
The effect of this rule will be to
cause the assessment of a $2.50 per
car charge on certain intrastate ship-
ments. The rule is in eflPect at present
on interstate traflFic, and charges for
switching after the initial placement of
the car arc collected.
.^nyonc shipping cither on order or
straight bills of lading who does not
customarily give notice of disposition
of all carload freight prior to arrival,
or who believes this rule will unjustly
increase his charges on state freight,
should communicate with the Traffic •1
Bureau at once, so that all the facts
may be presented to the Railroad Com-
mission at the hearing on November
7th.
San Fpanclsco Chamber of Commerco Activlfios
273
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreets
Every Man in San Francisco Urged to do
His Duty On November 6th
San Francisco
Wholesale and JohhiiiK Trade — Fair.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
General Conditions — F'air.
Los Angeles
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Slackens.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Fair.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Fair.
Collections — Fair.
Seattie
Wholesale and Jol)bing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Improved.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Improved.
Labor Strikes — Settled.
Shipping Board
American sailing vessels have been
forbidden by the Shipping Board to
sail for the war zone. This action is
supplemental to earlier refusal by the
Exports .\dministrative Board to grant
licenses for shipments by such vessels
and by the Bureau of War Risks In-
surance to issue insurance.
.Approximately 500 American ships
of 2,500 tons were commandered on
October 15th. The Shipping Board's
order requisitions all cargo ships of
2,500 tons deadweight capacity or over,
including bunkers, water and stores, and
all passenger steamers of not less than
2.500 tons gross. Approximately four-
fifths of the number commandeered are
cargo ships.
Rules on Cable Codes
The Western Union Telegraph Com-
pany has issued the following circular,
governing the use of cable codes:
CABLE CIRCULAR No. 87.
In accordance with a new regulation
of the United States Censor, effective
November 12, 1917. each individual, firm
or organization having at present more
than one code address will be required
to select one of them for general use.
This applies to code addresses that were
recorded prior to the dates specified by
censorship rules, namely, from Cuba,
Porto Rico, Hawaiian Territory, South
$ America, Guam, the Philippines, China
and Japan, prior to January 1. 1917,
and from all other countries prior to
July 1, 1914. Please advise us of your
-election.
IBERS of the San Fran-
>co Chamber of Com-
icrce should be particular-
Is interested in the work
being done by the Com-
mittee on Civic Duty to
stimulate voting amongst those elements
in our population that most frequently
are found heedless in their civic duties.
It is particularly a failing of the busi-
ness men in this community to neglect
to vote. The result is that they do
not receive the kind of government
that they expect and that they should
have. The only solution to this situa-
tion is for every man and woman en-
titled to vote to do his and her duty
at the polls on November 6th.
The following appeal has been issued
by the Committee on Civic Duty:
TO THE VOTERS OF
SAN FRANCISCO:
We face on November 6th an elec-
tion of the gravest importance to the
welfare of this city. We are to elect,
in addition to other officials, nine mem-
bers to the Board of Supervisors from
a list of forty-nine candidates. The
Board of Supervisors for some years
to come will have problems for decision
that will powerfully determine the pro-
gress of our city.
The sole function of this Committee,
as expressed in its original declaration
of principle, is to insure the best pos-
sible government through the expression
at the polls of the judgment of ALL
men and women qualified to vote. It
is imperative, with the great number
of candidates not only for supervisors
but for other city offices, that the best
possible selections should be made. The
best selection can only be made when
a genuine majority of all qualified
voters express their judgment on candi-
dates.
The strength of an organization is
in the spirit dominating it. Back of
the Committee on Civic Duty, with
15,000 patriotic men and women enrolled
in membership, is comnuinity spirit.
Such a membership, enrolled in the
single cause of civic duty, is a splendid
exhibition of disinterested enthusiasm
for our city.
The Committee on Civic Duty, backed
by its membership of 15,000 urges that
you not only vote yourself, but that
you urge others to vote.
Our country is battling abroad for
Democracy. Do your share at home
by exercising the right to vote. Dem-
ocracy's most cherished possession.
Very truly yours,
COMMITTEE ON CIVIC DUTY,
H. U. Brandenstein,
President.
Following are the officers of the Com-
mittee on Civic Duty:
H. U. Brandenstein, President.
Arthur Legallet, Vice-President.
Frederick J. Koster, Vice-President.
Miss Laura McKinstry, Vice-President
Mrs. M. C. Sloss, Vice-President.
George C. Boardman, Secretary.
John A. McGregor, Treasurer.
Mrs. E. L. Baldwin, Chairman, Wo-
man's .Auxiliary.
Executive Committee
John S. Drum
.Marshal Hale
.\ndrew Carrigan
George Q. Chase
Dr. Washington Dodge
.\. B. C. Dohrmann
.Milton H. Esberg
C. H. Bentley
W. D. Fennimore
Dr. Theo. Rethers
.Angelo J. Rossi
George M. Rolph
New War Risk Insurance
Seamen's insurance is now mandatory
also for all vessels trading to the
Azores, the Canary Islands, and the
ports of Morocco on the Atlantic
Ocean. Heretofore it has been man-
datory only in trading to and from
European and African ports on the
Mediterranean Sea. The mandatory in-
surance to the new ports will not take
effect until November 1st for vessels
sailing from the United States and
November 15th for vessels sailing from
foreign ports. Over $29,000,000 of sea-
men's insurance has so far been writ-
ten, on which about $283,000 has been
earned in premiums and $48,000 in-
curred in losses.
Up to October 18th the total amount
insured by the bureau on hulls and
cargoes amounted to about $893,000,000.
for which there has been received pre-
miums of about $32,000,000. Losses to
date stand at about $20,000,000, of which
$19,180,000 has been incurred since the
first of February, 1917, when Germany's
unrestricted submarine warfare com-
menced. There have been about 11.000
policies issued in all, approximately
9,000 of which represent policies taken
out since the commencement of unre-
stricted submarine warfare. The bu-
reau, it is apparent, has not been re-
(luired to touch its appropriation of
$50,000,000 given by Congress in case
of need for payment of losses. Total
expenses up to September 2nd have
been $78,300.
The new soldiers' and sailors' insur-
ance act, to be administered by the
Bureau of War Risk Insurance, pro-
vides for insurance from $1,000 to
$10,000 or any multiple of $500 between
these figures. An applicant of 25 years
of age applying for $5,000 of insurance
u-iJI he required to pay $3.30 monthly.
The insurance is granted without medi-
cal examination. The government as-
sumes the entire war risk and the entire
cost of administration. In case of death
or disability, payment will be made in
240 monthly installments to the insured
or his heirs. Applications for insur-
ance are to be made upon blanks pro-
vided by the bureau, but any writing
sufficiently identifying the applicant
and specifying the amount of insurance
shall be deemed sufficient. Upon re-
quest of the bureau, however, the ap-
plicant shall fill out and sign the
proper blank as of the original date.
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SAN FRANCISCO
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
. ACT'VITI
Entered a* second-class matter
January 7. 19IS. at the Post
Office at San Francisco. Cali-
fornia under the act of
March 3. 1879.
Subscription Price. Fifty
Cents per Year
Published weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Merchants Exchange Building
465 California Street
San Francisco
rxm WHAT vou want to
CALL KEA-
O KNOW I
raNY 112 I
Opportunity For Repreaenta-
tion in Auatralia
The Foreign Trade Department is
advised that Mr. E. P. Boardman. Man-
aging Director of Mc!.srs. Leslie Bray.
Ltd.. of Sydney and Melbourne, Aus-
tralia, is stopping at the Hotel Ramona,
174 Ellis Street and would like to get
in touch with manufacturers of the fol-
lowing articles who wish rcprisentatioii
throughout the Commonwealth of Aus-
tralia: brushes and brush ware, groceries,
green olives, capers, jams and jellie.s,
ironmongery, silk hosiery, dry goods,
draperies, and in fact any artii !«• likely
to find a market in Australia.
Opporfunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc intercctrd write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
i
1702. l.oiai in hi •>> i \f<>rters and
importers seek buying agents for South
American countries. Desire deals to be
closed in San Francisco.
1703. The Hague (Holland) firm
wishes to get in touch with cxporter^
of dried fruits; preserved fruit in sugar,
tinned; also wines. States would also
like to get in t«>uch with importers of
Dutch cheese and Danish butter. Ref-
erences.
1704. Toronto (Canada) firm wishes
to get in touch with exporters of dried
iruits.
1705. Leon (Nicaragua) party wishes
.. get in touch with exporters of
i.:r.>ccries, fancy goods, houseware, dry
Koods, novelties, hosiery, dried fruits,
vegetables, confectionery, .shoe making
materials, drugs and chemicals, canned
Hd.kIs. cutlery, etc., with view to repre-
senting American firms. References.
1706. Local firm is just in receipt
i>l sample shipment of Manchurian
horse hides from Japan. Would be
j,'lad to get in touch with firm who
would be interested for future buying.
1707. Geneva (Italy) firm wislies to
get in touch with importers of Swiss
manufactures.
1708. Limoges (France) firm desires
to get in touch with exporters of
chemicals, sulphur, iron, copper, zinc.
, <iuicksilver and sulphur iron.
Placement Bureau
Additional Help
1 iic I'laieincni Hurt an has a
Miniber of good salesmen, clerks,
stenographers, bookkeepers and an
electrician registered with it, be-
>'u\vs the eMCUtives luniii a<l\ei-
tiscd for
War Tax On Freight Bills |
Under the war revenue laws, which ;
becomes eflfective today, a tax of three
per cent of the amount paid in freight
charges will be assessed on shipments
moving either by rail or water routes. I
On express shipments a tax of one '
cent for each charge of twenty cents or i
fraction thereof will he asscs<;cd.
(Continued from page 271 column 2)
I
that at the end of this week he will !
report to Washington just what sup-
port can be expected from this quarter.
On the number of Food Pledge Signa-
tures obtained in this state depends
his report.
It is the Duty of every member of
the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce to respond to this appeal and
sign the Pledge Card printed in ihi.s
issue of the .-Xctivitics. To fail in ihis
means that you are not in iccord with
the aims of the United States to bring
this war to a speedy and successful
end. DO IT NOW. SI'iN THE
FOOD PLEDGE AND RE'IUR.V TO
ROOM 500 FIRST N.\TIONAL BANK
BUILDING. SO THAT YOUR NAME
MAY BE LISTED AS ONE MORE
BUSINESSMAN WHO IS DOING
HIS BIT AT HOME.
To Exporters, Importers and
Manufacturers
It has been claimed that tlicre arc
expenses and hindrances in cflFect at
this port which discriminate against it
in exporting, importing and shipping as
compared with other ports on the Pa-
cific Coast. The Foreign Trade Depart-
ment has started an exhaustive investi-
gation to ascertain what these unfavor-
able conditions are, if any, and when
ascertained to have them removed if
possible.
If you are an importer, exporter,
manufacturer or ship operator you are
vitally interested and we urge you, as
a duty to the future welfare of this
great city, to send in to the Foreign
Trade Department a brief statement of
any difficulties, discriminations or ex-
cessive charges you have encountered
in the conduct of your business. Un-
less you will do this it will be im-
possible to try and correct evils which
we have no knowledge of.
ANY STATEMENTS YOU MAKE
WILL BE TREATED IN STRICT
CONFIDENCE SO FAR AS THE
NAME OF YOUR FIRM IS CON-
CERNED.
612. Position wanted with manu-
facturing or wholesale house as sales-
15 years experience as sales
. buyer and correspondent. Has
- Mu K "ds an«l managed salesmen from
San I'Vancisco to Chicago. Age 42:
married. Bank and local house refer-
ences.
W-613. Young woman graduate Cali-
fornia School Arts and Crafts. I-'ivc
years experience teaching, designing,
water-color, etc. Wants position as de-
signer. Local references.
614. Executive positron wanted by a
well-known man who is at present as-
sistant manager of large confectionery
concern. Is married and has excellent
references.
615. Accountant fully versed in mo-
dern accounting methods, capable of
taking full charge, desires position, city
or country. Best of references.
616. Office manager and correspond-
ent would like po.sition. Has had 10
years experience and speaks French,
German and Italian. If good oppor-
tunity offer, is willing to start on a
moderate salary. Excellent local re-
ferences.
617. Position wanted by an exccu-
I tivc. Has had a number of years ex-
I perience buying, selling, etc. Has .i
thorough knowledge of general mer-
chandise and groceries. Good local
references.
618. Young man, 28 years of age,
I exempt; can hold executive position.
Has had 12 years experience, export.
' banking, shipping, traffic systematizing.
I cost accounting; sales ability and cap-
j able of handling men.
I 619. Young man, Hollander, 24 years
I of age. wants position as mechanical
I engineer. Has had 7 years experience.
Iconics well recommended and is will-
j ing to start on low salary.
620. Import and export man, 27
I years of age, is open for a position.
j Has a thorough knowledge of invoicing,
shipping, codes, foreign exchange, cor-
respondence, etc. Capable of handling
a department. Possesses some knowl-
edge of Spanish.
I 621. Young, single man. wants posi-
I tion as cashier or office manager. Has
had eleven years experience in railroad
I and credit work. Good references.
{ 622. Salesmanager and purchasing
I agent wishes to secure a position with
ja well-established firm. Has been coast
I manager for large eastern company
for the past 8 years and can furnish
best of references.
' 623. Experienced cost accountant and
building estimator, familiar with mill
work and lumber, used to taking full
charge, wishes position. Best of refer-
' ences.
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275
**Free Port" For San Francisco Bay
A large and enthusiastic meeting of
coinnuTcial representatives from San
l-rancisco. Oakland ami other Bay cities
was held in the Merchants Exchange
Building on Tuesday, October 23rd.
Hon. William Kent of the Federal Tar-
iff Commission outlined briefly the ad-
vantages of a Free Port and how the
question had been brought up at this
time. Hon. J. J. Dwyer. e.\-Ciiairman
of the State Harbor Commissioners
gave an excellent account of how a
Free Port works and outlined nine ad-
vantages to be derived from the estab-
lishment of such a port on San Fran-
cisco Bay:
1st. Re-exportation is facilitated and
materially cheapened.
2nd. Storage in non-bonded ware-
houses is facilitated, accelerated and
cheapened. It would place the ware-
house in close contact with the ship
and Belt railway connecting with all
the diverging railroad lines.
3rd. Would allow and facilitate re-
packing, mixing and sorting at a min-
imum of cost and labor.
4th. Would allow foreign merchants
to maintain free samples and in fact
carry stocks of their merchandise with-
out paying duty unless finally admitted
into the country.
5th. Would quicken and cheapen the
distribution of goods into the interior
country and through the country to ad-
jacent foreign countries, thereby build-
ing up a vast distributing center.
624. A competent accountant and
hotel auditor, IS years experience in
this line of work, desires a position.
Can furnish good local references.
W-625. On a large modern ranch —
young woman seeks a position on up-
to-date ranch as private secretary or
will take entire charge of office. Is
an expert stenographer. Highest re-
ferences as to executive ability and
character.
626. Will make permanent or tem-
porary connection with a concern in
need of a man to produce special re-
sults; analytical, all problems of a
business; systematic, general office man-
agement; efficiency development; busi-
ness adviser of sales organization; cor-
rect business analysis, any department,
based upon actual conditions; conserva-
tive, scientific handling of deals and
propositions.
627. A single man, 39 years of age.
with several years experience executive.
J organizing, secretarial, selling, lately
with publicity and building contractors,
general merchandise, ready and willing
to go to Orient or anywhere else need-
ed. References.
6th. By doing away with Custom
House hindrances and delays il would
greatly expedite the loading, discharg-
ing and assembling of cargoes, thereby
materially lessening the time ships
would require under ordinary circum-
stances to arrive and depart.
7th. Would tend strongly to give
cargoes in both directions, thereby at-
tracting ships which would otherwise
go elsewhere.
8th. Would provide greater facilities
for all shipping.
9th. Would reduce handling, dray-
age and other expenses; would enable
merchants to mix, sort, repack, assem-
ble, manufacture and otherwise man-
ipulate shipments which it is practically
impossible to do under the present
system of bonded warehouses.
Governor Stephens Favors It.
Governor Stephens was represented
at the meeting by the Hon. T. S. Wil-
liams, State Harbor Commissioner who
stated that on his behalf he was author-
ized to state that the Governor favored
a Free Zone.
After some interesting and instructive
remarks by Messrs. Polhemus, Ham-
mer, Curran, etc.. the Chairman, Robert
Xewton Lynch, was asked to appoint
a committee of fifteen prominent mer-
chants, etc., from San Francisco and
the Bay region. This committee will
be announced within a few days.
Marine Department
The new river Motor Ship Peru
arrived here last week in tow from San
Pedro, and will carry oil on the Sac-
ramento River, having a carrying cap-
acity of 10,000 gallons. Was built for
the Union Oil Company of this city.
Barge Edward May, well known about
the bay as a coal barge, owned by the
Rolph Navigation & Coal Company,
left last week for Humboldt Bay wlu-re
the vessel will be re-rigged and placed
into commission by the Rolph Ship-
building Company.
The Pacific Steamship Company ex-
pect to have their Steamer Yale back
on the San Pedro, San Diego and San
Francisco run about the first of Novem-
ber. The vessel has been undergoing
repairs at the Union Iron Works.
The Norwegian Steamer Thor is now
loading freight for Yokohama, Kobe,
Shanghai and Manila, under charter to
\V. R. Grace & Co, and will receive
quick despatch.
The Gulf Mail Line will place their
Schooner Zampa on the berth for .\pia,
Samoa, to load aliout November 13th.
Struthcrs & Dixon will have the
Steamer Kenkon Maru No. 8 leaving
here for Shanghai direct on November
3rd.
The Steamer Rajah will leave San
[•"rancisco November 10th for Sydney,
.\ustralia, direct, under charter to the
Luckcnbach S. S. Co.
Steamer Ryder Hanify is chartered
by Hind, Rolph & Company to load
lumber cargo from North Pacific to
West Coast, rate $42.00.
The Western Import Co. announces
that they have taken the Japanese
Steamer Kotsu Maru for freight from
San Francisco for Yokohama and Kolje,
to sail last half of December.
The Cost of Living in San Francisco
It is less in San Francisco than in
any other large city.
The cost of a nourishing but not very
attractive diet in the large cities of the
United States averages $9.43 per week
for a family of man, wife and three
children. The highest cost is $9.89 in
Chicago and the lowest $9.12 in San
Francisco.
San Francisco is, therefore, the cheap-
est large city to live in, in the United
States, and wages are normally the
highest, a fact well worth remembering.
The composition of the diet which can
be had for $9.12 per week in this city
is not given, but is said to be
nourishing but not espcciallj' attrac-
tive. It is presumably somewhat
lietter than the .'\rmy ration for
soldiers in the field, where transporta-
tion is limited, but not nearly so good
as that of soldiers in encampments. It
will fully sustain the body, but does not
tempt the appetite. It is quite possible
to tempt the appetite too much for the
good of the tempted. The close agree-
ment of the figures taken in different
cities inspires confidence in their sub-
stantial accuracy.
It is stated that to obtain a diet
which would be both nourishing and at-
tractive would cost about 25 per cent
more. That would be $12.36 i)er week
in Chicago, $11.40 in San Francisco
and $11.79 as the average.
San Francisco has always been a
cheap city to live in. If the cost of
rent and clothing had been included in
the figures they would have been even
more impressively in favor of San Fran-
cisco. Rents have always been low,
and have not increased, and the climate
greatly reduces the necessary cost of
clothing as compared with that in any
Eastern city.
And then there is the pleasure of
living in San Francisco, which of itself
is recreation and reduces the necessary
cost of that variety in life which goes
to make up the sum of human content-
ment. Where all the year round there
is comfort in the open there is less
actual necessity for the forms of en-
joyment which cost money.
There are perplexities in urban life
which would seem should drive the
tormented out to the alleged reposeful
scenes of rural delights. But it is not
working that way. The flow to the
cities continues and of all cities San
"rancisco is the cheapest and most en-
joyable to live in. — From .San Francisco
Chronicle.
276
San rrancttco Chamber of Commerca Activitioi
Transportation
Department
Qiarltics Endorsement Amon^ the Momberr
oCommitteCo
New Work Before the Trans-
portation Department
Within the last few weeks the follow-
ing new subjects have developed for
action by the Transportation Depart-
ment:
The Chamber of Commerce of South
San Fr.ir ' as filed a complaint
*i*h the . Railroad Commission
attackinK >'.>. .<-' cents per ton rate
which applies on all commodities ex-
cept live stock, from South San Fran-
cisco to San Francisco.
The Southern Pacific Company has
filed an application asking permission
of the Stiff Conimission to increase the
■ 'd on shipments mov-
- within the switching
iiMMis ir..:n _.■> ^^ iits per ton, minimum
$5 per car. to 50 cents per ton. mini-
mum $7.50 per car.
There is another switching case
which will be heard before the Cali-
fornia Railroad Commission on Novem-
ber 7th. At that time consideration
«ill be given to an application filed by
Nfr. F. \V. Gomph. as agent for the
"Pal California lines, which pro-
> to apply a charge of $2.50 per
ar tor the moving of a car to a point
within the switching limits of the point
l^f destination after the car has been
initially placed for unloading.
Before the same Commission a com-
plaint is now pending which was filed
by the Stockton Chamber of Commerce
and is an endeavor on the part of that
organization to force the rail lines to
construct their class rates from San
francisco to San Joaquin ValJey points
by combination of the local class rates
over Stockton. The effect of this would
be to considerably increase our present
rates, and the case is therefore of great
importance to the San Francisco in-
terests.
The intermountain case will again be
heard before Attorney-Examiner Thur-
tell of the Interstate Commerce Com-
mission. Hearings have been set for
November 5th at New York. November
12th at Chicago, and November 21st at
Portland. Oregon. At those times and
places consideration will be given to
the application of the transcontinental
lines for permission from the Commis-
sion to increase terminal rates in com-
pliance with the order of June 30th last
Beginning November 1st, the New-
lands Committee of the United Slates
Congress will hold a hearing in this
city for the purpose of getting the
views of shippers, carriers and state
railroad commissions as to the cflFiciency
of the existing system of railroad regu-
lation in protecting the rights of ship-
pers and carriers and promoting the
public interests. It is expected that
particular attention will be given to the
proposal of certain interests that Con-
gress enact an absolute long and short
haul clause, which would have the
(Continued to column 3)
Financial Federation of
Social Forces
1 he Charities Endorsement "Coiiuiiit-
tec is in receipt of a voluminous and
interesting report on federation, made
by a committee of social experts of
national r ■•• n.
The ii ns of the Committee
cover t ... the field of social
work in the ditferent communities op-
erating under a federation plan.
The report and findings have been
looked for with much eagerness by the
entire country.
Many communities having no central-
ization of their social forces are con-
sidering plans to bring about desired
results, one plan under consideration
being federation.
The recommendation the Committee
submits, after considering both advan-
tages and disadvantages, is shown in
the following extracts:
"VVe who are in non-federation cities
are indebted to those who have been
brave enough to be pioneers in this
important matter, for it is only through
experiments that the plan can be tested.
Our recommendation, however, to those
for whose sake primarily this study has
been made, the social workers and
others in cities in which the formation
of fcder.itions is being considered, is
very positively against any adoption of
the plan at present. Fourteen cities are
now experimenting with it under quite
varying conditions and with several
diflferent types of organization. We
feel strongly that this is experimenta-
tion enough.
Whether the federation plan in any city
ineans a social advance or the reverse
IS yet to be demonstrated. Those wlio
are wise will allow that demonstration
to be worked out by the cities that
have already adopted the plan. No
demonstration, however, can be made
in the next two or three years. The
more far reaching eflFccts can hardly
show themselves in that time. * * ♦
A few months ago Mr. Williams ffor
four years Secretary of the Cleveland
Icdcration) stated that "the biggest
obstacle to the success of the federation
plan is that its logic is too good— it
looks too easy." This is very true.
It partly explains the great mortality
among federations. Five of the 20
have been abandoned, and another
has suspended operations. The abolition
of competition in the financing of social
organizations, for the sake of avoiding
Its waste, is as attractive a proposition
in theory, and apparently as logical, as
the abolition of competition in business,
which is championed, in part, on the
same ground. But in the social field,
at least, whether we agree or not re-
garding the economic field, there are
spiritual and psychological factors
w-hich leave doubts as to the ultimate
advantage to be derived from giving up
a plan of work which has behind it
the experience of more than one gen-
eration of social workers, in order to
adopt one which, according to many
who are in a position to know, is still
I in Its experimental stage."
Hille Show Printing Company has
moved to 820 Mission Street, where it
will occupy greatly enlarged factory
space.
John M. Kurtnys has opened a floral
••tore in the Imperial Theatre Building
I A. II. Crocker, wholesale dealer in
I children's clothing, has moved to 40
I Sansome Street.
' The .\merican Surety Company has
, opened offices on the ground floor of
the Mills Building, at 276 Bush Street.
R. D. Weldon is Pacific Coast Manager.
Andrews Diamond Palace will shortly
move to 46 Geary Street.
F. W. Roworth, representing the
Linatime Mfg. Co., of Rochester, N. Y.,
has opened offices at 474 Monadnock
Building. The company manufactures
a typewriter attachment.
Course in Banking
\\ ith the movement of men to the
training camps and on war missions,
many women are being left with im-
portant business transactions to make,
papers to handle, and general banking
to do. To save such women serious
error in the discharge of their respon-
sibilities, the University of California
F.xtension Division will give a course
in elementary banking and finance, reg- ^
istration for which may be made at the ~
San Francisco ofTicc, 62 Post Street,
and which will be equally practical for
young bank clerks or those who expect
to apply for positions in banks.
1^ l«
America's Shipbuilding
Few people realize that the United
States has embarked in the biggest
warship construction program in the
history of the world. .According to a
statement made by the Secretary of
Navy Josephus Daniels, in a statement
tor the Liberty Loan Committee, there
are three times as many vessels in serv-
, ice as there were before war was de-
clared.
Food Price Reductions
Rcsohitions to limit forward sales, pro-
hibit speculation and assist in reducing
the price of rolled oats, were passed
I u V' -^^^^ Emergency Committee of
the National Association of Oat Millers
iin conference with representatives of
the United States Fnod \<lministration
.Start.
(ContiiuKd from column 1)
effect of prohibiting the transcontin-
ental rail lines from making rates to
terminals in competition with the water
routes, which would be less than the
rates to interstate points.
The lumber cases are set for further
hearing on November 19th.
Mr. Seth Mann, Attorney and Mana-
ger of the Traffic Bureau, will appear
,in all of these proceedings in behalf of
I the interests of San Francisco.
San fpanclsco Chamber of Commerce Actlvltios
277
Business for You
Government Proposal File
I-or tlic coiivcnii-nce of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this office. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each department requires.
Bids will be opened by the General
Purchasing Agent, Alaskan Engineering
Commission, room 422 Bell Street
Terminal, Seattle, Wash., not later than
1 1 :00 a. m., November 5th, for furnish-
ing lumber, bolts, channels, clamp bars,
etc.
The Depot Quartermaster, Fort Ma-
son, Cal., will auction at 11:00 a. m.,
November 5th, at the Presidio Store-
house of the Q. M. Department, the
following articles of condemned stores:
school books, dress caps, musical in-
struments, cases for musical instruments
and about 8,000 lbs. of waste paper.
Major Gen. C. A. Devol, Depot Quar-
termaster, Fort Mason, will open bids
11 A. M., November 13th, for 14.000
I)Ounds fresh turkey, 3,800 pounds corn
meal, and a quantity of fresh creamy
I butter; also hominy, soap and sugar.
Luncheon to NeMrlands
Committee
\ joint luncheon under the auspices
of the San Francisco Commercial Club
and the Chamber of Commerce will be
held at the rooms of the Commercial
Club in the Merchants E.xchange Bldg,
today at 12:15 p. m.
The Newlands Committee is coming
to San Francisco to examine into the
traffic conditions of the Pacific Coast,
preparatory to making a report to Con-
gress on the subject of changes and
amendments to the Interstate Com-
merce Act. Their mission is a most im-
portant one, not only to the shippers
but to all the commercial interests of
the Pacific Coast. It is expected that
there will be a very large attendance
at this luncheon.
The membership of this Committee
is as follows:
Senators Francis G. Newlands of
Nevada, Joseph T. Robinson of Arkan-
.^as. Oscar W. Underwood of Alabair
-Mbert B. Cummins of Iowa. Frank B.
Brandegee of Connecticut; Representa-
tives William C. Adamson of Georgia.
Thetus W. Sims of Tennessee, William
.•\. Cullop of Indiana, John J. Esch of
Wisconsin, and Edward L. Hamilton
of Michigan.
I New Members Since
Last Publication
I est, Bernhardt, Rice Broker, 255 Cali-
fornia St.
Mitchell Co., J., Automobile Machinists,
527 Sansome St.
Poss Co., F. H., Farm Tractors, 17-19
Main St.
Rosenberg Junk Co., Jos., Iron and
Junk, 1045 Bryant St.
Sargent. C. P., Marine Insurance, 311
California St.
Utah Condensed Milk Co.. Manufac-
turers Evaporated Milk, 112 Market
St.
Whitney Co., Vincent, Manufacturers
Agents, Machinery, 806 Hearst Bldg.
Send Us Your 1916
Directory
The demand for 1916 city directories
has become so great that this office is
unable to supply the demand. If you
have a 1916 directory, will you please
send it in so that it may be sent in
exchange for directories of other cities,
as the supply received from the Cham-
ber's membership earlier in the year has
been exhausted?
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
A. E. Heighway, Salt Lake City,
Utah, is seeking a market for molyb-
denite.
Hansen Produce Co., Produce Ex-
rhangc. New York City, desires to
get in touch with San Francisco flour
mills and grain dealers.
Kikuy.i Co., 510 Battery Street, San
IVancisco, wishes to communicate with
wholesale dealers in toys and cotton
flannels.
George A. Teller, Leon, Nicaragua,
desires to represent San Francisco man-
ufacturers and jobbers in that market.
Chas. Taggart, Box 805, Atolia, Cal.,
is seeking a iharket for manganese ore.
J. W. Banholstcr, care of Pacific
Agricultural Sta., Coquille, Ore., is seek-
ing a market for scrap brass.
B. H. Walters, Box 293, Elko, Nev.,
has extensive lead, silver, copper and
cinnabar mines he wishes to sell.
Schuster Bros., El Paso, Texas, desire
to get in touch with dealers in bones
and fertilizers.
E. C. Bowling, Biiena Vista. Ky., is
seeking a market for cotton and hemp
seed.
O'Connor-Harrison & Gutte, 149 Cali-
fornia Street, San Francisco, desire to
establish business relations with a re-
sponsible metal broker in this market.
Alfredo Reyes. Hotel Manzanillo. Man-
zanillo, Colima, Mexico, is in the market
for portable houses.
Giuseppe Bazoli, P. O. Box 2466, Sta-
tion B, San Francisco, is in the market
for horseradish, wholesale.
Legerton & Co., 263 King Street,
Charleston. S. C, desire to secure an
agent in this city to handle a line of
baskets.
V. W. Keita, Overland Hotel. Fallon,
Nevada, wishes to get in touch with
wholesale dealers in salt.
Geo. W. Williams. 131,S San Luis
Ave., Oakland, Cal., desires to pet in
communication with buyers of graphite.
W. B. Whitney. P. O. Box 385,
Healdsburg, Cal.. is seeking a market
for a large quantity of tomatoes.
S. G. Carr, Phoenix Iron Co., Roch-
ester, N. Y.. desires to get in touch with
firms reducing ores by electricity.
Leo Bruck, c/o Hcrz Bros., Waco,
Texas, is in the market for motor
busses.
Sheldong Mfg. Co., Nehawaka, Neb.,
wishes to make arrangements with a
San Francisco warehouse to distribute
their products.
Frank Macotte, P.O.Box 501. Tucson.
Ariz., is in the market for rice and
beans, wholesale.
Pacific Graphite Co., 40th and Linden
Streets, Oakland, Cal., desires to get in
touch with manufacturers of rubber
belting.
Wm. T. Cody, c/o Empire Garage.
739 Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles,
Cal., desires to get in touch with firms
manufacturing hemp rope and matting.
B. Lamantain, Daggett, San Bernar-
dino Co., Cal., desires to get in touch
with wholesale dealers in holly and
Christmas greens.
C. T. Watkins, Davis Creek. Cal., is
seeking a market for 10.000 bags of
potatoes.
Chas H. Collins. Western Zinc Con-
centrating Co., 15 Wall Street, New
York City, wishes to communicate with
manufacturers of rubber goods and
paints.
Collier H. Buffington, Gold Beach,
Ore., desires to get in touch with firms
using ship knees.
Magnus, Mabee & Reynard, Inc.. 257
Pearl Street, New York City, wish to
communicate with wholesale druggists
in San Francisco.
L. M. Nance, New Jersey Mines Co.,
Pitkin. Colo., is seeking a market for
graphite in carload lots.
A. K. Aaberg, Escondido, Cal , is in
the market for horsehair such as is
used in the saddlery trade.
A. Sprunk, 1349 Corbctt Street, Port-
land, Ore., is in the market for beans
and dried peas.
Copper Canyon Mining Co., Battle
Mountain, Nevada, is in the market for
groceries, light hardware, pipe and fit-
tings, valves, tools, nails, candles, car-
bide and lumber.
Simon Huffer & Sons. P. O. Box 382,
Decatur, III., desires to get in touch
with barber shops in this city.
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
GILUG BROTHERS? AUTOMOBILE WORKS
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY TWO
14,000 Square Fe«t of Floor Space in thUIPIant
The m^mii^i turi- It ani' iriiohilc bcxlics
and tops ha* come to be a very im-
portant industry in San Francisco,
flillig Brother*, whose new factory it at
the corner of Post and Franklin Streets,
arc among the pioneers in this line.
They have been e»iabli»hed since 1897.
Their new factory contains 14,000
*qaare feet of floor space and is
thoroQRhly equipped for the manufac-
ture of auto tops and bodies. They
have installed a new system of drying
ovens, seven in number, which enables
them to do exceptionally fine painting.
They are the originators of the "Span-
ish Top." with convertible curtains
which makes a closed car in a few
minutes. The building is of concrete
Important Luncheon
Today
Member"* of the Chamber of
Commerce are urged to attend
the Luncheon at the Palace Hotel
today given by the Home Indus-
try I.eague at which Mr. Kdward
F Trefz, personal reprcsent.i;i ■ <■
of Food Administrator Hrr' ••
Hoover, will be the prin.ip.ii
speaker. The Luncheon is to be
a combincH •' the Home ]r-
dustry Le.i. .her of (
merce. I> .\ssoci.i; •
Rotary Club. Transportation <
.•\d NIens Club -and the K- '.i;:
Dry Gi>ods .\s<<ociation. Mr.
Trefz will speak in the interest
of the FomI Pledge Campaign
week in California.
.iiul ••teel /\l)oiit "-ixty mm arc cin-
I'loycd at the present time.
.Many new departments have been
added an<l (he very latest devices have
I em installed.
Tin Plate Embargo
Ihc War Trade Ho.ird aiinonnccit tliat
no licenses will be granted for the
"Exportation of tin plate for use for
.my other purpose that as food con-
tainers, except on satisfactory evidence
that the plate will be used in such a
way as to contribute to the military
needs of the nations at war with Ger-
TTiany and her allies.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
^^^:%
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The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — NOVEMBER 8th 1917
:Ko, 45
CALIFORNIA LEADS THE UNITED STATES IN NUMBER
OF FOOD PLEDGES SIGNED
Office Force of Chamber Used
ALI FORMA is the leading
state in the United Slates
in the numhtr of fnod
■^^ pledges >igned. Today the
number is in excess of 500,000. This result
was obtained by the Machinery of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce On
October I7th. Rolu-rt Newton F.ynch,
\*ice-President and General Manager of
the Chamber, was called u|nm l>y Mr
A. Crawford CJreen. Acting Federal
Food Commissioner of California, in
the absence of Mr. Ralph T. Merritt to
furnish a sufficient force to bring Calif-
ornia up at least in the running with
other states in the I'nited State*.
Warren ManU). A>9i<>tant i«» Mr.
I >nch. S. h'. Schumacher, Secretary of
the Publicity Department of the Cham-
ber and ].. C. Hawley of tlic Industrial
Department were "drafte<l" so to speak-
as were typewriters. i)iiuu-<i^raf>h ma
chines and other e<|uipment of the
Chamber. The campaign la-ti-il fmm
October 29th to November 3rd in-
clusive. With but ten working days,
including Sundays, (from 16 t<> IX hours
a day constituting a working day in
this case) a State Wiiii- Organization
was formed of volunteer committees.
1.250.000 pledge cards were printed and
distributed, in addition to the printing
of 500,000 wimlow cards and 500.000
home cards. .\ campaign of publicity
in the daily aufl wit-kly papers of the
state was slarlcd. wliicli lias resulted l«»
date with returns still coming in. in
11,690 inches of publicity Boiled down
this means that material was supplied
and used sufficient to lill seventy-live
live column, four page papers.
The campaign, which has placed
California in the le.id of all states in
the United States, was ma«le possible
by the machinery of the Chamber of
Commerce.
As a result of the ff»o<l ple«lgc work
the Chamber lias been able to establish
frienclly relations, not only with every
newspaper editor in the state, but with
a great number of the leading citizens.
The executive force, loaned by the
Chamber to the Food Administration
have been lhanke«l by United States
Foo<l .Administrator, Herbert Hoover,
for their efforts in raising California
from the last to the lirst state in the
country in the number of food ple'lv'--
signed.
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San rrawclaco Chamber of Commerca Acflvitiot
To Figure War Excess Profits Tax
.triiiirlil ui I
is in rcc» :
vVnr I.
ii.^
.>d iot
ml at
u ihc
lift aniJ
itik thai lull (IcUiU aft to the
•> . ma> not l»c out hcCorc
1 iSth There i» no occa»ion
as tltc tax may be paul any
-fcn Drccmhcr 3lst »nd June
the return niu^t l»c in by
uce to the computation of
,i,r i..^ i the hill in its approveil
form the I.c«i«.lati\c Department pre-
..,., ^rx.ral examples varyiuK from
profit down to a non-
iie Presumably many
members v»ill employ the services of
an income tax expert to solve their
problems but for the averaKC business
house the follow inn nuthoU will serve
.\ n is allowed an exemp
lion. "">. oi ^VOIMl; a partner-
»-;- >-..,». Ill aiblitiun thtrc is a
r deduction froni the net taxablr
:ne for 1917. of an amount equal
to the same percentaKe of the invested
capital for 1917 which nd inc<»me «lur
inff the pre-war perio«l J 191 1-12-13)
was of thr invested capital for the
pre-war i 't not less than 7''/r
or more • i the invested capital
for 1917) I ii.ii means that if you
made 7 or 8 per cent net profit on
' capital in the three pre-war years
'11-12 and 13 that amount is ex-
• .1 ir,..i, v,,nr taxable income in
9 per cent or more
s, : .,:. .m exemption of not
more than ^ per cent.
The tax is a Kraduatcd or progressive
lax as follows:
Twenty per centum of the amount of
the net income in excess of the deduc-
tion and not in excess «>j fifteen
per centum of the invested cajiital for
the taxable year;
Twenty-five per centum of the
amount of the net income in excess of
fifteen per centum and not in excess
of twenty per centum of such capital:
Thirty-five per centum of the amount
of the net income in excess of twcnt>
per centum and not in excess of
twenty-five per centum of such capital:
Forty-five per centum of the amount
of the net income in excess of twenty
five per centum and not in excess of
thirty-three per centum of such capital;
and
Sixty per centum of the amoimt of
the net income in excess of thirty-three
per centum of such capital.
■ The first example given is that of
a corporation havinf; a capital stock of
$100.0G0 in the pre-war period and in
1917. with an averaRe net profit of
$15,000 in 1911-12-13 and a war profit
of 150 per cent or $150,000 in |917.
First find the percentafje of profit in
the pre-war period: in order to drfer-
|irrvrliUK<^ *>t dnUulloli
It i> 15 per irtil hence
IS 9 per cent of the cij-
Capital 19IM2-13
$K)0.(Rli>
.\veragc net income 15.000
' or $9,(IU0 plus the $.V000 allowed
latKins. a total of $12,000. The
,le then takes this f«»rm:
Capital 1917
$100,000
Net income 15O.(X)0 or \5*)'A
Net income 150.000
Dediulion 12,lN)0
Net taxable income $l.V<.(llin
15* of $ioo.(X)(v- $i.rooa ?i2.o(K> $ .r(¥¥i ., 20'". $ ax)
Next S-Tc of 100.000 1.250
Next 5% of 100.000 1.750
Next 8% of 100.000 ~ 3.«M)
Il7''r of 100.000 (lS(Vrr— 339t) =11
70.200
1 laxable income $138,000 Tax $77,400
Take a casr >>\ ain'ihrr iinii with the same capital stuck and de«hution
but 100 per cent profit and the computation will be as follows; the taxable
income being $100,000 minus $12,000 or $88,000:
15'7'f of $10<HIOO $15.000— $l2.0t)0^ $ 3.000 (n 2(V7', $ 600
Next 5% of lOO.IWO = 5.000 '„ ';-- 1.250
Next S^c of 100.000 - 5.0i« 1.750
Ni xt 89^ of 100.000 = 8.01X1 3.6(«»
67% of 100.000 (100%— 339t) = 67.000 <a tO^/c- 40.200
100% Taxable inc«.me $88,000 Tax $47,400
.\ corporation with the same capital stock and same de<luction but a war
profit of only 18 per cent or $18,000 having a <leduction of $12,000 leaves a
net taxable income of $6.00f) In that ca^e the tax is ascertaine<l as follows:
15% of $IOO.OOfr-$l5.(X)a— $12,000=^$ 3.000 Ca 20%=$ 600
3% of 100.000-- (18%— 15%) =- 3.000 (?r 25'7<^= 750
18% Taxable income $
.•\ capital of $100,000 varniuK an average of
war period and 12 per cent duritiK the taxable
priifit^ tax.
Pre-War Capital
$100,000
.AvcraKe net income $9,000 Net Inconic
Deduction 9% ^ $9.000-f-$3.00(» J12(KK)
Net Income 1917 $12,000
case of a coriioration liaviim increased its capital
period the followinn method may be followed:
Pre War Period Taxable Year 1917
In the
pre-war
6.000 Tax $ 1.350
9 per cent durintj the prc-
year will pay nti excess
Capital 1917
$1(¥)(KN)
SI2.«M)0 ur I27r
tock since the
Capital Stock $100,000 Capital Stock
Average net income 7 000 Net income
Entitled Deduction 7% ProOt nercentajie
7% of $250.000=$ 1 7. .500-1-$ 3.onfr $20,500
Taxable income is $.56.2';0— $20.500^ -?35. 750
15 % of $2=;0.00O=$.V.5O0— $20.500=$I7000 (n 20%-$
Next 5 % of 2.50.000=- = 12..';00 (n 25% =
2'i% of 250.000= (22'/.,%— 20%) = 6.250(^35%=
$2.=>0()00
.'i6 250
1 7 I •
3.400 00
3.125.00
2.187.50
22'/,% Taxable income $35 750 Tax $ 8.712.50
In the case of partnerships the onlv change in the method of com|iuta-
tion is to take $6.0(X) exemption instead of the $3,000 allowed corporations.
American Asiatic Association
The .American .Asiatic .Association of
New York has recently amended its
•-onstitution incrcasinfr the number of
members on the Executive Committee.
Through request of the Foreign Trade
Department they will appoint five mem-
bers of the Executive Committee and
three Vice-Presidents from prominent
Pacific Coast merchants thereby giving
the Coast a strong representation. It
is also intended to use the Pacific
'^oast members a* a Coast Committer
to look after matters of interest to
this section Nfr. Ira II. Patchin of
the .Association has been on the Coast
for several weeks working this matter
up and left last Friday for New York
fr. rr^rrtn1/<t<< the arrangements.
Get A Copy
The Chamber has for free distribution
a large quantity of the October issue
of the Nations Business, the publication
of the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States. This issue contains
many timely articles of interest to the
business man. Secretary of War. New-
ton D. Baker, in an article entitled
"Winning the War with Rifle and
Smokestack." tells how .\iiurican in-
dustry is backing the trenches with
pork and beans, and clothing as well
as with shot and shell.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerc© Activitios
281
at a Glance
by Bradstreets
Trade
San Francisco
\Vlu>Usalc aiul Jol)l)iii« Iriulo- lair.
Retail Trailc— (J"itt
l"ii|lcctions — (ioixl.
Manufacturing ami liuluslry — Active.
WcathtT— (iood.
Tacoma
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Tra«ie — (iood.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Fair.
Portland
Wliolcsale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
.Manufacturing and Industry— Active.
Collections — Good.
Telephone operator* and electricians
strike.
Spokane
Wholesale and J-.bbing Trade— Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctivc.
Collections — Fair.
Remarks — Weather seasonable.
Seattle
Wholesale and J(ii)l)ing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Improving.
Manufacturing and Industry — Good.
Collections — Normal.
Los Angeles
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Quiet.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Fair.
Weather for Crops — Favorable.
Muilding — Quiet.
New Service to Coos Bay
The Pacific Mill & Timber Company
announces that hereafter its steamer,
the G. C. Lindaucr. which plys be-
tween this port and Coos Bay, will ac-
cept general merchandise for the latter
port. Owing to the recent withdrawal
of several steamers from this run,
freight deliveries to Coos Bay have not
been as satisfactory as formerly. This
action on the part of the owners of the
G. C. Lindaucr will be welcomed by
merchants.
Export Embargo on Lumber
.\ protest was ma«lc to the Foreign
Trade Department that the War Trade
Board has placed an embargo en the
export of all lumber suitable for ship-
building and tl-.at inasmuch as Collec-
tors of Customs were unable to d« -
termine what did or di«l not constitute
"lumber suitable for shipbuilding" they
were refusing clearance to all vessels
having lumber on board. On taking
the matter up with Washington by
wire, the following reply was received:
^ "War Trade Board advisee lumber
' situation cared for by arrangement
wired this morning (November 3rd') to
Douglas F'ir Kmergency Bureau and
West Coast i.umbermans .Association
giving preference to Government orders.
Lumber embargo declared off."
**Free Port Committee** Appointed
The following committee to try and
>ecure a "I'Vce Port" on .San F'ran-
lisct) Bay has been appointed. The
lommittee will select its own chairman,
i-'ailure to receive responses from many
bay cities is responsible for such a
small representation outside of San
Francisco. It is expected, however,
to later enlarge the committee to give
ade(|uate representation to other bay
cities interested.
Fx-Gov. George C. Pardee, Oakland:
Hon. T. S. Williams. Harbor Commis-
sion, San FV.mcixco: lion. Jno. S. Mc-
Callum, Harbor Commission, San Fran-
cisco; Mr. A. W. Maltby, Concord,
Contra Costa Co.; Mr. Geo. A.
Newhall. H. .\I. Newhall & Co.. San
I'rancisco; Mr. J. H. King. Pres.- Cham-
ber of Commerce, Oakland; Hon.
Richard J. Welch. Board of Supervisors,
San Francisco; Hon. J. J. Dwyer, At-
torney, San Francisco; Nlr. J. H. Ros-
seter, W. R. Grace & Co., San Fran-
cisco; Mr. C. K. Mcintosh, Bank of
California. San I'rancisco; Mr. J. R.
Ilanify. J. R. Hanify & Co., .San Fran-
cisco; Mr. Larry W. Harris, .Xmes.
Harris, Neville Co., San Francisco;
Mr. John Clausen, Crocker National
Bank, San I'rancisco; Mr. F. F". G.
Harper, Custom Broker, San Francisco;
Mr. C. J. Sullivan, Thrift, Inc., .San
I'rancisco.
Delays to Cables
In taking up with Commander D.
W. Todd. U. S. N., Director of Naval
Communications and Chief Cable Cen-
sor at Washington the question of delay
to Oriental cables he replied in i)art
as follows:
■'Foreign Trade Department,
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Perhaps it has not been brought to
the attention of your Association that
at the present time the Pacific cables
are greatly overcrowded and not in-
frequently there is a considerable delay
before the message which is awaiting
transmission is reached. This difTiculty
seems to be due to war time conditions
and can only be remedied by laying
new cables.
Will you be good enough to inform
the members of your Association, who
arc having difficulty with their cables,
that it is the aim of censorship to
interfere with legitimate business as
little as possible and that every effort
is being made toward this end. No
doubt the service could be improved
in certain particulars and whenever such
cases are brought to our attention the
matter is remedied if possible."
We have always found Commander
Todd anxious and willing to assist
where the public interest permitted and
he has always been prompt in investi-
gating and. where possible relieving
the situation.
Conditions Improve in Mexico
Mr. J. C. Boothroyd, General Agent
and Local Purchasing Agent of the Coni-
Mitutionalists Railway of Mexico, with
headquarters in Houston, Texas, Has
written the following to Mr. P. K. Gor-
don, General Agent for the Southern
Pacific Line, San Franci.^co, .olativc to
conditions in Mexico and the present
ability of the Constitutionalists kail-
ways to give service.
"As conditions have improved .^o rap-
idly in the Republic of Mexico during
the past few months, we desire to draw
your attention to the vast opportunities
that now exist for commercial relations
between Mexico and the United States.
On account of the disturbed condi-
tions in Europe, the Mexican merchants
experience considerable difficulty in ob-
taining supplies from that source, and
consequently the opportunities for
.American pro«lucers to establish trade
relationships with Mexico were never
more favorable than at present.
With very few exceptions, in remote
districts, the country is tranquil, travel
is safe, and the Constitutionalists Rail-
ways are operating approximately 8,000
miles of railroad daily. We have through
daily Pullman service from Laredo to
Mexico City and also daily Pullman
service between Torreon and Mexico
City. Trains are operating daily also
from the border points of Matamoras,
I''agle Pass and EI Paso.
This general agency is not only main-
tained for the purpose of taking care of
the interests of the Constitutionalists
Railways in this country, but also for
the purpose of assisting American manu-
facturers and wholesalers in the market-
ing of their wares in the Republic of
Mexico.
For this reason wc desire to state that
if you wish to send a traveling repre-
sentative to Mexico, it will be our pleas-
ure to place such accredited representa-
tive in touch with individuals in the
various large cities of Mexico who
will intro«lucc him to buyers and users
of your line of goods, and further to
give him introductions to various bank-
ers of international reputation. We will
appreciate an acknowledgement of this
communication and the same time beg
to assure you of our co-operation at
all times."
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San Traocisco Chamber of Commerco
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January 7. 1915. at the Post
Office at San Francisco. Cali-
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March J, IS79
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Manila Importers and
Exporters
The Foreign 1 radc Dcpartnicnt has
procured a list of the leading im-
pitrtrrs and exporters, classiticil, of
Manila. These arc avail.ii»lc while
they last.
Trip to the Far East
The Foreign Tratlc Department urges
all interested in making a trip to the
Far East January 12th next to send in
their names as there are only ten or
twelve reservations available. .\ state-
ment has been prepared showing the
value of the principal articles exported
from the United States to British
ln<Iia. Straits Settlements, Dutch East
Indies and Philippines during fiscal
year of 1916. PERHAPS YOU COUI-D
SECl'RE SOME OF THIS HUSl
NESS IF YOU MADE THE TRIP
AND ARRANr.ED FOR REPRESEN-
TATION. It is worth looking into.
Date of departure — January 12th — time
consumed — ninety «lays — fare— approxi-
mately <.ix hundred dollars -ports visited
— Manila. Colombo. Singapore. Calcutta,
Cebu and Kobe.
Discriminations Against
San Francisco
The Foreign Trade Department is
making an investigation of all existing
discriminations and hindrances exper-
ienced by importers, exporters and ship
operators with a view to trying to
have them corrected if found to exist.
The only way the department can j
learn what, if any, discriminations exist
is to have those interested send in \
statements. IF YOU HAVE ANY
TROUBLE IN EXPORTINCr, IM-
PORTING. OR SHIPPING SEND IN
\ STATEMENT AT ONCE YOUR'
NAME WILL NOT BE USED. THE
SOURCE OF ALL SUCH REPORTS
WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL
EVEN FROM MEMBERS OF THE
COMMITTEE. oNI.N THE 1 N-
F()R.\IATH)N WILL BE USED. j
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arc inlrrraird wnlrto Forrign
Trade Drp«rtinent of the Chamber of
Commerce givin( number.
1709. IIunili.A> I India) tirn> Mishc:> t>>
gel ni touch with importer;* of cocoa
mats .md matting:* Letter on lilc ^iv
ing particulars, Rcference8.
1710. .\ago>a (Japan) linii desires
to corre>poiid with importers of vege-
table oil>.
1711. ToiKila (.Mexico) concern is dc
>irous of communicating with exporters
~>f dry goods, groceries, hardware and
shoes.
1712. Local tirm wishes to get in
touch with manufacturers or others in
the market for Dutch East Indian prod-
ucts, such as crude rubber, copra, cocoa-
nut and kapok oils.
1713. I.e Havre (Trance) firm de-
">ires to get in touch with firms ex-
porting goods to France who are seek-
ing agents, stating they arc steamship
agents, custom brokers and forwarding
agents. References.
1714. Santiago de CuT.a (Cuba) firm
wishes ty get in touch with exporters of
drugs of all kinds.
1715. Osaka (Japan) firm is desirous
•>f communicating witli exporters of
drugs.
1716. Daircn (Japan) concern desires
to communicate with exporters of iron,
steel, iron .ind steel macliincry, tools,
hardware, petroleum, light oils, paper,
chemicals, paints and cotton piece goods.
.\lso would like to get in touch with
importers of bean cake, bean oil, cow
hides, ox bones, Chinese hemp and
licorice root.
Export Embargo on Lumber
The Toreign Trade Department has
been advised the War Trade Hoard
has issued an export embargo on all
lumber suitable for shipbuilding. Col-
lectors of Customs have been instruc-
ted not to give clearance to vessels
containing such lumber. .As the Col
lectors have no means of knowing
what constitutes "shipbuilding lumber"
they are refusing clearance on all Fir
lumber. The matter has been taken
up with Washington to try and have
some competent Inspector appointed
by the War Trade Board who would
pass on applications for licenses and
issue those for lumber not suitable
for shipbuilding which, we are advised,
constitutes about seventy-five per cent
of the cut.
Opportunity for Oriental
Representation
.Mr. H. J. (iir-hoi has been intro-
duced to the Foreign Trade Depart-
ment by the Crocker National Bank
He desires to get in touch with manu-
facturer* and exporters who wish to
reach China and Russia. Also with
importers interested in hides, skins,
beans, vegetable oils. etc. Mr. Gershoi
will leave for .Shanghai in a few weeks
and can be reached in care of the
Crocker National Bank.
Placement Bureau
Additional Help
The
Placement Bureau
has a
numb
rr of good salesmen.
clerks.
- • . n. .
•t.4phers, bookkeepers
and an
■ I . ;•
1 MU registered with
it, be-
M.l.s
I lie executives herein
ailver-
lisetl
for
628. .\n executive position or con-
nection with concern rei|uiring the serv-
ices of a man ihoroughly familiar with
■redit work, office management, etc.
Has been connecte<l with a large well
known company for a number of years
anil can furnish excellent references
629. Chief stenographer, confidential
clerk an«l assistant manager with ex-
ecutive ability desires first-class con-
nection. Has had over 12 years ex-
perience and can furnish fine references.
630. Capable young married man is
'pen for a position as purchasing agent
)r in the sales department. Has a
thorough knowledge of merchandise.
Good references.
631. Competent office manager wish
es position. Speaks English, French.
Spanish and German an<l has had ex-
perience in both retail and wholesale
!)usiness. Excellent local references.
632. Man, .18 years of age seeks
position as sales manager in any mer-
cantile line. Has had 15 years ex-
perience and best of references. Will
leave the city if necessary.
633. A man who has been in Japan ^
and China four years seeks position
as manager or sales manager of some
reliable concern. Has been connected
with a good Eastern safe company, and
:an furnish good local references.
634. Man of 47, with many year-
experience would like position as offin
nccnmitant in bank, mercantile or manu-
I'acturing concern. Has had considerable
,'xpcrience as sales manager, and will-
ing to go any place. Orient included.
References.
635. Office manager and accountant,
exempt from draft, seeks position. Has
had lumber and manufacturing exper-
ience and is capable of taking full charge
of books and office.
636. Traffic manager and general
manager, married, 42 years of age
wishes a position with some reliable
.onccrn. Has had wide experience in
accounting, office management and or-
ganization. References.
637. Young married man wishes posi-
tion. Has had five years experience in
cost accounting for a local public utility
and can furnish satisfactory references.
638. Experienced ad writer would
take charge of a department of advcr
tising for any business or enterprise,
large or small and under any conditions
mutually agreeable — meaning part time,
etc. Prepares own copy — would install
system and initiate publicity methods if
required. Local references. V
639. Office manager, credit man and
accountant seeks position. Has had 18
years experience in manufacturing lines
and department stores. Best of ref
ercnces furnished.
Sw francisco Chamber of Commerco ActivKtos
283
A New Auto Body Factory
One of the recent a«l«litit>ns to San
l-rancisco's nianufactorifs is that of the
Auto Hody Company. ''>^'. which is
located at Grove and Laguna Streets.
The factory at present occupies 30.m)0
M|uarc feet of floor space and is
tiiuippcd with the very latest wood-
working' machinery. Tlie company is
prepared to design. buiUl and repair
auto bodies for any purpose, as wo!l
as manufacture aerophme parts, lor
which they are particularly well equip-
ped in machinery and experience. The
body buildiiiK and wood-working de-
partments occupy the nrst floor and
the rest of the building is given over
to painting and upholstering.
William C. Puzewich is President
and Manager of the new company and
Ci. \V. Frazicr is Vice-President and
Treasurer. Both these gentlemen are
well qualified by long experience to
successfully carry on the business. Mr.
Puzewich has had sixteen years ex-
perience in the mamifaclure of auto-
mobile and truck Ix.diev He formerly
organized and conducted the Western
Body Comi)any. Mr. l-razier was cost-
accountant of the Chevrolet Company
and has been engaged in the automobile
business for many years.
Their present plant, which is cen-
trally located, will give employment
to seventy men. It is thoroughly
equipped with paint >hop, forced drying
room, separate room for sand-blasting
and for varnishing. .\ bake "vn is
being installed.
Marine Department
Influx of Tourists Expected
California will see an influx of tour-
ists this winter according to Chas. S.
Fee, passenger traffic manager of the
Southern Pacilic. who has just returned
from a trip through the east and
>outli.
"1 think the winter travel to the
Coast from the Middle Western States is
likely to be heavier than last year,"
said Fee, "as the farmers almost with-
out exception are extremely prosperous
and despite the war will unquestionably
tind their way from the snow, sleet
and ice to the salubrious climate of
California and the Pacific Coast.
"Ocean trips for pleasure seekers,
except to Havana. Hawaiian Islands
and the Orient, are practically impos-
»iM.- iukIit existing conditions.
"Conditions in the Fast with respect
to winter travel to California arc on
the whole, promising.
"Some agencies seemed to think that
Fasteners might prefer to visit the
military encampments in the South-
western states rather than make long
distance travel, but recent developments
indicate that such will not be the
case.
'■.\rmy officers in command of these
encampments, in some instances at
least, have distinctly discouraged ex-
cursions as well as fre(|uent visiting on
the ground that the men arc there for
intensive training and their every mo-
1 ment is valuable from a military >tand-
I point."
Railroads Doing Good Work
Fveryonc has heard couxitlcrablc talk
that the railroad companies are doing
their part in keeping the transportation
system of the country up to the highest
point of efficiency. Just recently figures
have been published which show thai
this statement is very true.
In July. 1916. the railroads of the
United States did 27,809.430.998 .evenue
freight ton miles of work, and in the
>ame month for 1917 they performed
33.434,368.526 revenue ton miles of work,
or a 20% increase. This result was
accomplished not by having a large in-
crease in the number of locomotives
available or a large increase in the ,
number of cars, but by more efficient i
use of equipment already at hand. For
The Foreign Trade Department had
intended to publish from time to time
all articles requiring Fxport Licenses
and all articles placed on the "Con-
servation" List. These lists, however,
are being changed so frequently it was
found impracticable to publish them
and keep them up-to-date. The de-
partment keeps on file a complete list
up-to-date and it is suggested that any
merchants in doubt as to a commodity
requiring a license call up and inquire
instance, whereas in July. 1916, the
average miles per locomotive per day
were 64.4, and in July of this year
68.8. or 6.8% increase. The average
number of revenue ton miles per loco-
motive increased 18.7%. The average
load per freight car increased from
24.4 tons to 27.1 tons, or 11.1%. The
average load per train increased from
617 to 681 tons, or 10.4%.
I The \Vestern District, in which we
are particularly interested makes a
similar showing of high efficiency, and
the railroads are to be congratulated
by everyone, as this increase has bcnc-
i fited not only the carrier, but shippers
and the Government as well.
Send U» Your 1916 Directory
The demand for 1916 city directories
has become so great that this office is
unable to supply the demand. If you
have a 1916 directory, will you please
send it in so that it may be sent in
exchange for directories of other cities,
as the supply received from the Cham-
ber's membership earlier in (he year has
been exhausted?
Steamer A. C. Bedford, built for the
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey,
was launched from the Union Iron
Works y .\. M , October 27lh.
Schooner Bertha Dolbeer will li»a«l
8.000 cases case oil (or New Zealand:
Schooner Defender will take 12.(K)0
cases; both vessels hiaded by the Stand-
ard Oil Company of this city.
During the month of September a
total of 172 vessels passed through the
I'anama Canal, as against 187 vessels
in .August. American vessels passing
through numbered 46 in September, as
against 60 in August.
Toyo Kisen Kaisha Steamer Korea
Maru arriving here last week from
Oriental ports had aboard 59,532 pack-
ages of freight which consisted of 1,912
rolls matting. 5.607 bags beans. 1.452
packages raw silk, 3.942 bags rice, 2.849
packages shoyu, 9.198 packages tea,
10.389 packages tin and a large amount
of groceries, licjuors, rubber, etc. 23.904
packages go to cities and ports beyond
here.
Bark McLaurin has been chartered
by J. J. Moore & Company to load
lumber cargo at Noyo for Melbourne
at the rate of 130 shillings.
The receipts of canned pineapples
from Hawaii for October were excep-
tionally heavy, amounting to 606,162
cases. From the same source arrived
619,013 bags sugar, 1,333 bundles hides,
19,218 bunches bananas, 1,048 cases
honey. 252 bales sisal, and other island
[jroducts.
l.uckenbach S. S. Co., agents, will des-
patch the Steamer Rajah for Sydney
direct, loading about November lOth.
The next sailing dates of the regular
passenger and freight liners from San
I'rancisco for the Orient during month
of November, follow: November 9th.
Korea Maru of T. K. K. Line: Novem-
ber 10th. Kon (ler Nederlanden of Ned-
erlaiid Royal Mail Line; November 17th,
Steamer Colombia of Pacific Mail Line;
November 20th, Siberia Maru for T. K.
K. Line; November 24th Ophir of Rot-
terdam Lloyd and Tjisondari of Java
Pacilic Line and November 30tli Tenyo
Maru for Toyo Kisen Kaisha.
The Danish Motorship Australien. of
the Fast .\siatic Line, will sail from
this port November 10th, for Yokohama,
Kobe. Shanghai. Hongkong and Singa-
pore.
The Overseas Shipping Co., have
placed the Steamer Rosewood on the
berth for Shanghai direct, sailing from
Seattle on November 20th. and from
.San I'rancisco November 25th.
The last cargo of salmon from
.Maska for the season of 1917, arrived
in port on October 31st on board the
ship Star of Russia, which was towed
here from Loring by the Steamer Nus-
hagak. The Star of Russia had 44,700
cases and the Nushagak 3,400 cases of
salmon for the Alaska Packers Associa-
tion.
284
Sin rrancl«cQ Chamber of Corrrr'^rro Activlfl«t
Transportation
Department
Anfionj the Momberr
* <"■ •'.•ni. tuircati Max ju*! rrcrivrd
a i..|.y ni a icnialivr larirl iri.iii Mr
'* " ' '■ - *'>r the traiia-
'■■* llu- |iri>|»>!>rd
'*' " I ' t»r» which
'h' fa' in ..nlcr
«o con ,,.1 ..f ihc
Inlrr»iatc < v <>iiiiiii»>ioii ihai
all rates in m „f the Kmi: arni
»hcirt haul clause of the Interstate Coin-
merce Act he rliminatnl from the tar-
'"*- '' -ive some idea of
j*"* '^^ rate siriiclure will
•»« aff<"> iu tlie Interstate Com-
•"^fce ' .n allows the railroad
to file , roposed rates, a few
cxainple> arr shown helow.
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Pittsburgh .,
* Maximum
I'rcNcnt Proposed Intermediate
*) 105 105 (Minimum 40.fM)n Ihs )
85 100 HW (Minimum 50.000 |hs ")
75 100 10(1 ( Minimum 60,000 Ihs.)
Chicago
<» 95 95 (Minimum 40.000 lbs)
75 90 go (Mininuini 5(1.000 |bs. >
65 90 <«) (Miniinnin fiO.OOO lbs )
CANNED GOODS
Chicago
HS 90 90
St. Louis
X5 90 00
COTTON PIECE GOODS
New York
H«» \2? 1J>
TIN PLATE
Chicago
fi5 '4) «>0
New Jersey Points
S4 110 110
CAST IRON PIPE
Chicago
65 W 90
Pittsburgh
75 100 100
NAILS
Pittsburgh
75 loo 100
Chicago
65 90 90
The maximum intermediate rates are
shown above for the purpose of RivinR
the basis of the proposed rates. It
will be noted that the proposed rates on
all commodities shown are the same
as the maximum intermediate rates, or
in other words, the coast and inter-
mediate points will be blanketed. This
is Kcnerally true of all rates now car-
ried in Section 3 of the West Bound
Tariff (Schedule C rates). The rates
from points in Group C. or Cincinnati
territory, are reduced 5 cents per 100
pounds under the present intermediate
rates, so that instead of the rate on
structural steel from Group C territory
beiuK advancetl from 'NI cenlA to $1 05.
it is adxanced to $1 (X>. or 5 cent" under
the prcoint maximum intermediate rate.
As to Schedule H rales, the followiiiK
examples show the Keneral nature of
the |>ropo<icd r.ntes'
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
REAPERS. MOWERS. ETC.
Maximum
Inter-
Present Proposed mediate
Rate Rale Rate
N'ew York 1.'5 |W1 156
PittsburK 125 150 144
ChicaKo 125 140 134
St. I.ouis 125 135 134
THRESHERS. HARVESTERS. ETC.
\rw N.,rk 150 1.S5 150
PittsburK 150 172 150
Chicago 150 160 150
St. I.oiiis l.-o 156 150
ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM
ARTICLES I
New York 165 210 206 i
Pittsburgh 165 200 190
Chicago 165 190 177
St. I.ouis 165 185 177
ASBESTOS. INSULATING
MATERIAL. ETC.
N'ew York 100 135 125
Pittsburgh 100 125 115
Chicago 100 115 107
St. I.ouis 100 110 107
BAGS. COTTON
New York 125 IM) 156
Pittsburgh 125 150 144
Chicago 125 140 134
St. I.ouis 125 135 134
It will be noted that in the case of
these rates the terminal and intermed-
iate points arc not blanketed, but that
the rates are graded, so that the rates
to San Francisco will be higher than
rates to intermediate points. This a«l-
jnstment is made in the case of a
large number of the present Schedule
H rates, but there arc also a large
number of the present rates carried in
this section which the carriers propose
to transfer to Schc<lule C section of
the tariff and place on the general
Schedule C basis, i. c. terminal and
intermediate points blanketed.
As stated in last week's ■"Activities,
a hearing will be held at Portland on
November 21 st for the purpose of giv-
ing consideration as to the propriety of
the advances proposed by the carriers.
.Ml members are invited to consult with
the Traffic Bureau as to the rates in
w_hich they arc particularly interested,
either by phone, letter, or by calling
in person at Room 1001 Merchants
Kxchange Building.
'Ihe W'atrrhouse-Wilcox Compan>.
No. 8 Arcade. .Monailiiock Building,
have been appointed the C'alilornij n -
presentatives of the Stcellead Rouf
(ila/ing Company, of Vancouver, B. C.
They will also have charge of the Ne-
vada. Utah and Hawaiian markets for
lhi> product.
The Walerhouse Wilcox Company
has but recently organized althouuli
both members of the firm have been
for many years engaged in th<.' buildiu
material business in this city. Mr.
Walerhouse was one of the pioiu ers
in this line of business in S?n l-Vancisco
and a member of the firm of Water-
house & Price. Mr. Wilcox was also
connected with this (irni. but more re-
cently with the United States Metal
Products Company.
The Insurance Company of Nnrth
.America has move<l to its new otTii-es
223-231 Sansome Street J C Johnston
is manager.
Turner & Dahnken have moved to
their new building, 144 Ciolden Gale
Avenue.
The Service Supply Company is open-
ing a store for the sale of bicycles an I
accessories at 350 Market Street.
Initia] Placement Case
Postponed
The hearing which was set for No-
vember 7, 1917. at San Francisco, for
consideration of the application filed
by the principal California rail lines,
asking for authority to make a charge
for switching cars after (hey have been
initially placed for unloading, has been
postponed until December 5, 1917.
In the nuantime. all shippers should
investigate this application, which may
Je iUtuv in the office of the Traffic
Bureau, in order to vec in what manner
their interests may be aflFected.
D. Isaacs & Company has recently
opened a jobbing business in the .Sys-
tem Building. 515 Market Street ^
The Olympia Trunk Co.. manufactur-
ers of trunks, has just established a
factory at 421-423 Third Street. D.
Korcmvokis is the manager.
The General A|>|)raisal Compaiiv. lo-
cated at 1204 First National Bank Build-
ing, will establish its general liea<i-
quarters here about the first of next
year.
F.. C. Humphries Co.. clf-alcrs in
Chrome, pig iron, etc., has opened
offices at 523 Rialto Building. Ralph
F. Hyatt is Pacific Coast manager.
R. B. Walcott. representing the Wal-
worth Company, of Chicago, has tpcned
offices at 419 Rialto Building. Thi.s
will be the Pacific Coast headquarters.
C. S. Wilson, Pacific Coast repre-
sentative of the .Menasha Printing .t
Carton Company, of Menasha. Wis-
consin, has opened offices at Room 903
Cunard Building. The Company is a
large manufacturer of waxed paner and
paraffined cartons.
The United States .Aircraft Corpora-
tion, which is the plant of the Christ-
offerson Aviation .School at Redwood
City has opened offices at 405 Cunard
Building.
Henry .M. Gaines, formerly the South-
ern representative of Renken & Yates
Smith, Inc., of New York City, im-
porters of fine wines and lirpiors, has ^
succeeded Fdward Grecnway. who was
their representative in this territory.
Mr. Gaines is located at 510 Battery
Street. The products of Charles-Heid-
sieck and Stormonlh, Taif & Co.. ar«-
among those handled.
San Francisco Chamber of Comn
tivitiot
285
Business for You
Govemment Proposal File
I-"or the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of such proposals
as are received at this oflFice. The
different government departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each department rc«inires.
Scaled proposals will be received by
the General Purchasing Officer of the
Panama Canal. Washington. D. C. not
later than 10:30 A. M.. November l^th,
for furnishing «iteam hose, rubber hose,
packing belting, towelling, linoleum, and
a <|uantity of misccll.ineous stores.
The Depot (Ju.irti-rmaster, b'ort
Mason, Cal.. will open bids at 11:(X)
.\. M.. November I5th, for subsistence
supplies, such as beef, mutton, flour,
vegetables, eggs, coffee. canne<l goods,
etc.
The Depot Quartermaster. Fort
Mason, will open bids 11:00 .\. M..
November 12th. for furnishing fresh
beef.
The Depot Quartermaster. Fort Ma-
son. Cal.. will receive bids until noon.
November 12th, for furnishing 3.648,000
pounds of hay for shipment to
lionohilu.
f The Dci)ot Quartermaster, Seattle.
Wash., will open bids at 10:00 a. m.
November I5th, for furnishing 2,400
cans strawberry preserves and 480 cans
raspberry preserves.
Depot Quartermaster. I'ort Mason.
California, will open bids November 23.
1917. for subsistence supplies.
Depot Quartermaster. Fort Mason.
California, will o|)cn bids November 15,
1917. for coffins.
The Depot Quartermaster. 603 Market
St.. San Francisco, will open bids at
11:00 A. M.. November 20th. for supply-
ing fresh potatoes, onions, butter, oleo-
margarine and ice. Hlanks and inform-
ation upon application to above officer.
Opportunity for Manufactur-
ing and Trading Concerns
The I'oreign Trade Department has
been advised that a representative of a
New York trading company expects to
arrive in San Francisco shortly and
while here desires to get in touch with
manufacturing and trading concerns
with view to making arrangements with
reliable concerns to represent his com-
pany buying and selling. States they
import Japan soya bean oil. potato-
starch, beans, citronella oil. etc.. and
export to Japan leather. <lrugs. chem-
icals and pharmaceuticals, and colonial
products of various kinds; also export
to European countries glucose, corn
J starch, dextrine, metaN. chemicals, phar-
maceuticals, etc.. which firm believes
can be obtained advantageously in San
Francisco. Those wi-hing to get in
touch with this gentleman kindly ad-
dress the Foreign Trade Department.
Industrial Growth
The records of the Industrial Depart-
ment of the Chamber show that during
the first nine months of 1917, seventy
new factories have located in San |
1-rancisco. In addition to these new j
industries, nearly every factory in the
city has increased its working force
and many of them have been compelled
to enlarge their plants by extensions
or new buildings. The extent of many of
these enlargements has been illustrated
on the industrial page of the "Ac-
tivities."
Heside the locations already made
this year the Industrial Department of
the Chamber is seeking sites for sev-
eral large companies which are soon
to establish western branches. In ad-
dition to San Francisco's natural dis-
tributing atlvantages and nearness to
labor supply, one of the factors con-
sidered by those companies desiring to
i)urchasc sites, is the large increase of
property values which is bound to take
nlace in a commercial center of the
importance of San Francisco. This
lias been estimated by many to be
great enough to offset any apparent
Dresent advantage which less favored
rommunities may enjoy by reason of
large tracts of cheap bind
Business
Opportunities
Valuable County Reports
State .Minerologist. Fletcher Ilamillon.
announces the publication of sis nc>v
reports by the State Mining lUireau,
containing detailed data on the minos
and mineral resources of 22 coun»ios in
California. These arc in addition lo
the reports on other counties already
i)ublishcd. These reports arc for sale
by the State Mining Bureau, at a sini
which covers the cost of printing.
A recent .\ssociated Press ili->patili
states that, according to the records of
the National Lumber Manufacturers
.Association, strikes and unsettled con-
ditions, reduced the lumber i)rp<luction
for last /\ugust 18.5% under that of
.\ugust, 1916.
Wallace I.. Gumm. Carrizozo, New
.Mexico, desires to get in touch with
iron foundries in San b'rancisco.
T. C. Croswell, Menlo. Wash., wishes
to communicate with builders of
wooden boats in this vicinity.
Fcrd. Cocorulla, 815 Kdily Street,
San b'rancisco desires to get in com-
munication with refiners of cottonseed
oil.
United Seed C<.., 161 Jackson Street.
San Francisco, is in the market for
several carloads of horse beans.
Gurge & Co., 59 Pearl Street, New
York City, desires to get in touch with
wholesale dealers in lioney. peas and
beans.
W. F. Hums Export Corporation, 25
Pine Street, New York City, wishes to
get in communication with exporters
in this city.
C. F. Smith, Porterville, Cal.. is seek-
ing a market for crushed rock.
F. L. Truman, c/o Standard Oil Co.,
Pittsburgh, Cal., desires to get in touch
with a San l*'rancisco firm that places
tlouble treads on automobile casings,
also with a firm handling second hand
iiutoniobile bodies.
Stearns-IIollinshiad Co.. Sandy l<lv<l.
and 17th Street, Portland. Ore., is in
the market for silicate of soda.
Cox & Stevens. 15 William
New York City, are e<|uipped to
orders for wooden ships.
Thos. Harrington, Cima. Cal., is sick-
ing a market for a deposit of 96 to
98% magncsite.
Mrs. Jennie M. I'"erguson, CJlendora.
Los .\ngeles County. Cal., is in the
market to sell several tons of seedless
raisins. .
Oscar W. Hrandt, 302 CJrafton Street,
Hrockton, Mass., is in the market for
a paraffin gas cooking stove manufac-
tured by the Lux Company of Stock-
holm. Sweden.
H. Vander Rossche, 636 Pacific Flec-
tric HIdg.. Los .\ngeles. Cal., is in the
market for roof tiles.
I'. F. Harris & Co.,
Los .Xngclcs. Cal.. is in
buy cheese in wholesale
Street,
handle
Iliggins Hldg..
the market to
([uantities.
Comparative Figures of Leading Pacific
Coast Cities for October
BANK CLEARINGS
October, 1917 October, 1916 Increase
San Franci.sco $46(1.461,516 $.M2.492,553 $117.9^)8.963
Los Angeles 130,368,372 112.521.057 17.847,315
Seattle 123,160.776 83.8f)8.4.S8 39,292.318
Portland 108.442.951 79.605.993 28.8.^6.958
(l.ikland 24.C)25..^68 2().131.<i7') 4.494. _"'i
San Francisco's bank clearings for October exceeded by $73,864,049
the combined bank clearings of the next four cities.
BUILDING OPERATIONS
October. 1917 October. 1916
San Francisc. $1,351,078.00 $1,246,011.00
Los Angeles ■ 988.142 00 1.408.7.^8.00
Seattle ~_ 5O9.405.fH) l,894..305.fK)
Oakland 426,969.fK) 441.690,00
Portland „ 266,42000 695,945.00
The Industrial Advance of ^^
NEW PLANT OF CAHN, NICKELSBURG & CO.
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY -THREE
V aim, NKkcl*l»iirK iV t xiiipaiij , liavc
moved into their new home at the
northwest corner of Beale and Mission
Streets. As shown above, their new
huildinK is of faced brick and steel
construction, four stories in height, and
contains over 32,000 square feet of
floor space.
This company sell shoes in South
America. Russia, the Pacific Islands
and throughout the Pacific Coast. They
employ over fifty people in the>e
new headquarters The lower floor is
taken up by their oflFices and salesroom,
while their large stock is carried on
the upper floors.
A Handsome Buiiuiing
San Francisco's Industrial
Advance
The industrial advances of San Fran-
cisco for the month of October as
compared with the corresponding month
of last year is even more marked than
in previous months. The tollowiuK
figures tell the story:
1916 1917
Bank Clearings
Jami.ir\ tn
ncir.l..r. In. $_',;« i..V>5.499 $3.925,<i55,9K4
Building Operations
Januarv to
Octobrr.'lnc. 16.511,614 16.708270
Postal Receipts
January to 1916
October. Inc. $2,926.777.H0
1917
$3,084,462.19
Exports
January to
September. Inc. 83,578,57.^
%.27 1.935
Imports
January to
September. Inc. 95.592.598
165,211.380
Tonnage Departures
Jami.iry tn
< Jitolxr, In. (,ifi\':^(,u
o.i.^l.lJJ
Tonnage Arrivals
January to
r>ct«.ber. Inc. 6.027.543
6.056.499
KNIOHT.CeUNIH*N miMTING CO.. Stl BATTIItT ST . • r.
m
AJ
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
fe..f^ATED JUV^ '*'
i;o/. ^
T/ic Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — NOVEMBER 15th. 1917
^O. 46
TO KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING AT THE FRONT
$35,000,000 IS NEEDED
San Francisco's Share of This is $350,000
AN Fk.\ NCI SCAN'S in
every walk of lite are giv-
iny of their mite this week
in the whirl wind campaign
for $.^5().()0() for Vouny
Men's Christian Associa-
tion welfare work among soldiers and
sailors at home and abroad.
Three hundred prominent business
men, divided into teams of ten each
are making the canvas which will close
next Tuesday night.
The local campaign i» in line witli
the drive for $35,OUO,<XX) being made
this week throughout the United States
for V. M. C. A. work with the soldiers
and sailors of the United States and
her Allies.
Of the sum being subscribed in this
city, $175,000 will be devote<l to the
national fund and the balance will be
used "to protect the home base" in a
constructive program to be carried on
by the San Francisco Association for
the benefit of young men and boys who
are left at home.
.\t this writing a generous response
has come in the campaign and thou-
sands of dollars are being subscribe<l
tiaily. In giving of their mite, in large
sums and small gifts, San P'rancisco
men and wonjcn are prompted by a
realization of the extensive program of
welfare work being carried on by the
Y. M. C. .\. It is thru this program
Dinner to Russians
The Commonwealth Club of San
l-'rancisco at the suggestion of the
San I'rancisco Chamber of Com-
merce will be the host at a din-
ner to be given at the Fairmont
Hotel, I'Vidaj' evening, November
23rd, to Major Stanley Washburn
and the representatives of tlic
Russian Fmbassy, now touring tlie
United States. The dinner is to be
for gentlemen only and informal.
A charge of $1.50 will be made.
On Saturday, November 24tii,
Major Washburn and the mem-
bers of the Russian Embassy will
be the guests of the Chamber of
Commerce and the Commercial
Club at a joint luncheon to be
held in the rooms of the Com-
mercial Club. Ladies are invited
to attend this luncheon. A charge
of $1.00 per plate will be made.
These occasions, from a bu>i-
ness viewpoint are most imj)ortant
and those atten<ling will have an
opportunity to learn a great deal
of trade plans with Russia after
the war, as well as present con-
ditions in Russia at first hand.
Members of the Chamber are
urged to attend and to make
their reservations now.
that the Y. M. C. A. maintains quarters
for the men of the United States forces
in the training camps, keeps comfort-
able huts for "our boys" overseas, and
follows them to the firing line, main-
taining dug-outs where a touch of
home comfort may be given the tired
soldier as he comes from the trenches.
In the War Zone alone, the Y. M. C.
.\. carries on its work in more than
2,0CX) places. Its work is not confined
to the soldiers of the .\inerican forces
but is carried among the soldiers of the
.Allies and it is in this way that the
morale of the men is kept up and they
are given encouragement to continue in
the fight.
I""or the local campaign the mast
over I.otta's Fountain which recorde<l
the progress of the Liberty Loan Cam-
paign, has been converted for the Y.
.\I. C. A. drive, and the progress of the
work is recorded by moving red tri-
angles which are svmbols of the Y. M.
C. A.
The executive committee in charge
of the lf)cal campaign consists (»f Capt
Robert Dollar, Chas. C. Moore, Wallace
W. -Mexander. William II. Crocker.
Rolla V. Watt, Frederick J. Koster,
John L. McNab, Sclah Chamberlain,
Reuben Hale. Milton H. Esberg. W. T.
Smith. F. W. Bradley, John H. Mc-
Calliim, Geo. C. Holberton, Geo. H.
Scott and Frank I. Turner.
288
^jrnJTrfinrTrrrt r^'-^^r r,r Commcrco Actlvlfi»t
Efifect of Recent iiaut: x^i^suictioiis on Business of the
United States
It is now practicable to estimate the
effect of the recent restric*-
the export trade ot the I'l
or it !i 1 vf f I'f . Ill !•• . I
I''
on ev
lion
Jiil> I5.ih. .
nril<*r« an«l
MS iur-
oments
s !<ir wiiuii export
li !. which at first was
It:; " '" 'Mile to time
A list of in till- latter
part of ( I export li-
censes will bo required includes sev-
eral hnn.lred individual items or articles,
n' < r list was issued in October
t .-..ii several hundred articles
which iiiiKht still be exported without
licen^e.
I The rrslrii-iion ha* been in effect
>>! it is now
'>l the ex-
^- ol Ju-
h ol tl>
td falling i...
when con>p;ired with the c >r-
ni..ntlis ol the iiriHi'lihL:
y<-ar. Jul ' a fall of ,>
iinately < Aurusi $2ti.'
and Septenilir $rV.li((().(H.KJ Kviry iiu>iiili
of the year prior to that in which the
cmbarRo became effective had ;.hown
an increase in export, every niunth
since the entbarKo has s,liown a de-
crease. In the six utonths prior to July
1st the exports increased 30 per cent;
in the three months following the eni-
t arj-o they decreased 10 per cent.
The falling off in exports <»ccurs entirely
m manufactures. In the month of July
both manufacturing material and fooil-
stuffs showed an increase, and manu-
Censorship Board
A Censorship Board has been named
by thf President to administer the regu-
- Rovcrning censorship of cables,
iph and mail communications be-
uvLiM the United States and foreign
countries. As yet no new rules have
been i ' 'id. The Board consists
of n \cs of the Postmaster
Gcnerai. i m h ar Department, the Navy
Department, the War Trade Iloard, and
the Chairman of the C<»mmittec on
Public Information. Upon the Post-
master General is imposed the duty of
granting licenses to foreign language
publications to relieve them of the pro-
visions of the Enemy Trading Act re-
quiring such papers hereafter to furnish
translations of the matter they print
concerning the war.
Convention of Wives
Reports received from the executive
office of the National Cash Register.
Dayton, Ohio, that from a purely busi-
ness standpoint the recent convention
of the wives of sales agents and sales
men of the National Cash Register
Company was a huge success. The con-
vention held several weeks ago, has al-
ready brought tangible results to the
company. The company executives say
that as a result of the convention that
instead of an individual they now have
a family working for the company's
interest, and that at this time it i> im-
possible to gauge the ultimate effects
of the convention upon the business of
the company.
For an American Merchant
Marine
The Pacific Shipping and Maritime
Committee of the .Associated Chambers
of Commerce of the Pacific Coast is
endeavoring to have commercial or-
ganizations in the Great Lakes, Gulf
and Atlantic Coast District appoint
similar committees to endeavor to re-
habilitate the .American Merchant Ma-
rine.
National Foreign Trade
Convention Not to be
Held Here
Ovying to war conditions and
the inaltility of many prominent
members of the National b'oreign
Traile Council to leave Washing-
ton during the present crisis the
Fifth -National Foreign Trade
Convention cannot be held in this
city. The following telegram in-
dicates every c«»nsiderati m was
given the invitation of this city:
Secretary, Foreign Trade Dept.,
San Franci.sco Chamber of
Commerce,
In view of earnest desire of all
members of National Foreign
Trade Council to recognize the
claims of the Pacific Coast in
determining the place for holding
the Fifth National Foreign Trade
Convention, a wide referendum has
been taken by telegraph and letter
to ascertain finally whether or not
it would be possii)le to assure
adequate attendance at the Con-
vention if held in San Francisco.
This referendum was completed
today and showN that it is impos
sible now in view solely of war
conditions to assure that wide
representative attendance at San
Francisco which has made previous
conventions conspicuously success-
ful. Many replies to our inquiry
express the view that it would In-
unfair to San Francisco to attempt
to hold a convention there under
present circumstances. .Assurance
is general and unquestioned that at
the earliest time when adequate
representative attendance can be
certain the Council will be de-
lighted to accept San Francisco's
invitation.
O. K. Davis,
Secretary. National Foreign
Trade Counci!.
factures a marked decrease, and this
was true in an even greater extent in
the month of August. In July mann
■rial exported showed an
'">ut two million dollars
..ii.i nM.usiiiiis an increase ol about four
million dollars, while finished manu-
iitures showed a fall of seventy mil-
■>n dollars. In .Xugu-t manufacturing
material exported showed an increase
of fifty million dollars, and foodstuffs
an increase of eighteen million dollars,
while tinished manufactures showed a de-
crea.se of eighty-five million dollars, thus
making it perfectly apparent that the
falling off in exports occurs exclusively in
manufactures l-or the month of Sep-
tember in which the total falling off
amounts to fifty-nine million dollars.
no details are yet available.
A Live Organization
During the past few weeks the For-
eign Trade Department has had a num
Iter of calls from merchants desiriuK
to get posted on how to do an export
and import business. The Department
takes great pleasure in referring all
such in(|uirers to the Foreign Trade
Club with offices at 6(KJ New Call Bhlg
and of which Mr. W. H. Hammer is
President. This Club is composed of
some hundred and fifty men interested
in foreign trade and is one of the
livcst organizations of its kind in the
country. In addition to studying the
methods of foreign trade its members
lind time to materially assist in de-
veloping the foreign commerce and
facilities of this port. The Club meets
every Wednesday evening in room 237
•Merchants Exchange and nearly al-
ways has some speaker well posted and
instructive.
Railroads Respond
The manner in which the railroads
have responded to the call of the
Government for greater efficiency is
revealed in the statement recently is-
sued by the Railroads War Board.
This statement shows that the railroads
successfully handled 20.2 per cent more
freight in July of this year than for the
same period last year, and that this
great increase in service was rendered
with a very slight increase in the
amount of equipment used.
Travelers Year B€>ok
The next Year Book of the Far
Western Travelers .Association will con-
tain a section devoted to tlie territory
west of the Rockies. Governor Stephens
is now preparing an article on Cali-
fornia and similar stories are being
prepared by Governors of Oregon,
Washington. Idaho, Montana, Nevada.
Colorado, Utah. Wyoming. .Arizona and
New Mexico; photographs are being
supplied by the Publicity Department
of the Chamber.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Activitios
289
Trade at a Glance f
by Bradstreets
San Francisco
Wholesale and J.)l)l)iiin Trade — Im-
proved.
Retail Trade — l-air.
.Manutactiirii\!.; and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
General Conditions — Improved.
Los Angeles
Wholesale and Jobbing Tratle — Gond.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufactiirinn and Industry — Good.
Collections — Fair.
.Automobile Sales — .Slacken.
Building — Quiet.
Portland
Wholesale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — .Active.
Collection.s — Good.
Remarks — Telephone strike still on.
Seattle
Wholesale antl Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — N'ormal.
Manufacturing and Industry- — Good.
Collections — Fair.
Remarks — Telephone electricians ami
operators strike still unsettled.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Tra<le — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .Active.
Collections — Fair to slow.
Tacoma
W holesalc and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .Active.
Collections — Fair.
Xmas Mail for the Trenches
Postmaster Chas. W. Fay. in a recent
bulletin, announces that packages up to
20 pounds may be sent to soldiers in
France. Seven pounds is the limit on
packages sent through the ordinary
mails, but arrangements have been made
to handle packages up to 20 pounds
when specially addressed as follows:
Name of Soldier, Unit to which he
belongs, care of Commanding General,
port of embarkation, pier 1, Hoboken.-
N. J.
.All parcel post matter must confonn
to the postal regulations, and in addition
must be enclosed in wooden boxes
not exceeding 20 pounds for the
package, the box to measure not to
exceed 2 cubic feet in volume, to be
of wood, to be well strapped, and to
have a hinge or screw top to facilitate
opening and inspecting. These packages
should be marked "Christmas Box" and
should reach the Commanding General,
port of embarkation, on or before
December 5, 1917.
The Battle Cry of
Business
HE PEOPLE of the
United States, in de-
fense of the Republic
and the principles
upon whicli this Na-
tioti was founded, are now tak-
inj; their part in the world
war with no Inst for power
and no thonj»'ht of financial or
territorial gain.
The issues at stake in this
stu|)endons struq^gle iuNolvc
the moral ideals and concep-
tion of justice and liberty for
which our forefathers fought,
the ])rotcction of the innocent
and helpless, the sanctity of
woiuaidiood and home, free-
dom of opportimity for all men
and the assurance of the safety
of civilization and progress to
all nations great and small.
Speed of production and the
mobilization of all national
power mean the saving of
human life, an earlier ending
of the designs of autocracy
and militarism and the return
to the peoples of the earth of
peace and happiness.
I'ndismayed at the prospect
of great taxes, facing the con-
sumption of its accumulated
savings, .American business
without hesitation pledges our
riovernment its full and un-
fpialificd support in the prose-
cution of the war until Prus-
sianism is utterly destroyed.
.Assembled on the call of the
Chamber of Commerce of the
Cnitcfl .States and representing
more than half a million busi-
ness men and every industry
in every State in the LInion.
this convention promises to
our people that business will
do all in its power to prevent
waste of men and material and
will dedicate to the nation
every facility it has devel<»pcd
and every financial resource it
commands, on such terms, and
under such circumstances, as
our r.overnment shall deter-
mine to be just.
— The Nation's Itusiness
Ne^ Members Since
Last Publication
Bernstein's Marine (Jrotto, Sea Food
Restaurant. 121 I'nwell St. •.
Gille Show Priming Co., Poster Print-
ing, 82(J Mission St.
KafTanti, C, & Co., Wholesale Produce.
1422 Davis St.
Turlock Merchants & Growers, Inc.,
Grain, Beans and I'Vuit r)istril)utors,
= Turlock, Stanislaus Co.. Cal.
W'ehr. Henry C, Manufacturers .Agent,
112 Market St.
Selling by Telephone
Selling by telephone is one oi tlie
specialities of the McRae .Adverlisin^j
.Service, 417 Montgomery Street, this
city, under the personal direction of
Mr. Wilfred E. McRae. There has
been installed a card system in which
every telephone in San Francisco is
arranged in street order numerically.
By this system it is possible to talk
to the residents of any district, any
street, or any block which may be
desired. ^ ^
Wooden Vessels
This office has received a communica-
tion from .Cox & Stevens, naval archi-
tects, marine engineers and surveyors,
15 William Street, New York, which
says that they are in the market with
plans and specifications for wooden
vessels of all types and sizes.
to ^
"Activity" Results
The l-'oreign Trade Department of the
Chamber is in receipt of a letter from
the Bailey-Drake Co., 149 New Mont-
gomery Street, which gives thanks for
publicity obtained through the "Ac-
tivities" in the Orient. The letter
signed by Don. F. Bailey says thai
twenty-five Oriental inquiries were re-
ceived by his firm as the re«u!: of a
recent story in this publication.
Business Opportunity
Joseph J. Simon, commission mer-
chant, of 220 Broadway, New York,
writes this office to say that he is
anxious to open negotiations with any
reliable parties that have a worth-while
])roposition and desire thei- business
represented in New York. Those in-
terested should communicate directly
with Mr. Simon.
Tsrpc'^^^ter Operators
Wanted
More than 10,000 typewriter operators
and stenographers, both men and wo-
men, are wanted by the civil service
commission for duty in Washington,
as the large number of men who have
been taken for military service makes
it imperative that Uncle .Sam fill the
ranks with women. Tt is stated by the
Civil Service Commission that arrange-
ments will be made to have examina-
tions held at any accessible place where
a class of applicants can be assembled.
Promotion is reasonably rapid and en-
trance salaries range from $1,000 to
$1,200 a year.
290
Sr
merce
SAN FRAiilCISCO
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES .
Entered at »econd-claM matter
January 7. 1915. ai the Post
Office at San Fr«nci»co, Cali-
fornia under the act of
March 3. 1879
Subscription Price, Fifty
Cents per Year
Published vv the
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F.
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■Ui^ I .iiitoriiia MrccJ
San Francisco
{roQ
WHAT YOU WAN
LL K
T TO KNOW I
(gAQNY 112 I
Cost of Living
r..,„I |. I.. « III r S. Ill AuKust. 1917,,
;.tr cent higher than in ■
■ war, accordiuK to Uni- \
of I.abur Statistics.
'. tlour advanced I3<>
I'tr ct:u. .■riuiu.ii. 120 per cent; pota-
toes. H7 per cent, >MKar 77 ycr cent.
That Trip to the Far East
, fotlowinK letter has been rc-
' ^.\ Mr Clarence Colinan. pub- ,
the maKaxinc entitled "The
>" and who i* t<-nii>orari1y
;::k in this city:
Mr. Colman:
' ' iatc it u \> >\i " ■ '111'
•N ..f the San Fran-
' ■■■nmerce that our
rs will do every-
c their stay in
ut and to enable them to;
iiiforniation and see such '
lMiint> oi iiilcrest as they may desire.
.\s a member of the Board of Direc-
tors nila Merchants .\ssoriatioii
I i.T I- in sayine that without
.juesti i; " ill be hishly
pleased t <\v courtesy
and I am ..>,.,,, iiiat the Gov-
ernment .lid in every way.
V . - y truly.
Samuel I-'erpuson.
President. Philippine National Rank
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are inl«rr»tc<l write to Foreign
Trade Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
1717. Cienfuegos (Cuba) commission
afcent wishes to k**! in touch wiih ix-
porters of Siain rice, beans,
canned Koods and K'cneral mere I'
1718. San Francisco firm has saiiii'
of .\ustraliaii ferns dried, which, n'
tuiiiK' dyed, can be used for decorati
;iiir|ioscs. and desires to jjet in toi;
with parties who are prepared to «i>i
this work.
1719. Copenhajjen (Denmark) com-
mission merchant wishes to Kct in touch
with exporters of California dried fruits
; and California barley. Reference.
i« im
Of Interest to Importers, Ex-
porters and Manufacturers I
, The l\>r(i(,;n Trade Departnu-nt has;
; received since the first of the year about I
four hundred letters from different I
manufacturers, importers and exporters I
in all parts of the world, n-iiuestinu to
be put in touch with certain firms —
naming the commodilits tluy desire to
import or export. These letters have
been indexed according to the articles
mentioned in the letters This file is
open for examination to those inten-stcd
Placement Bureau
Do not htMtatr to tall on tin
Placement Bureau — Kearny 112 ii
you need any StcnoKraphers.
Itookkeepers or .Assistant lUxik-
keepers. Typists or General ( )tTice
Clerks. We have them.
Better Make Your
Application Early
The Time: January 12. 1918.
Where To: Manila. Colombo, Cal-
cutta. Siiik'ai'or-- and Cebu.
It Will Only Take: Ninety days.
The Cost: .About six hundred
dollars.
What It Means: You may be able
to arraiiwT representation that
and
.V .if
. , - . < ii.'i w. ■ . .....kint;
r' < ~( ; - liilities nor are other
n.itif.n- \\ iun peace is cleclared
you will br too busy.
Do It Now! — S< nc1 in your ai'
plication befon
1918 National Foreign
Trade Convention
The Foreign Tra<le Dcpartnuiit
has just been advise<l the I'ifth
.Vational I'oreign Trade Conven-
tion will be held at Cincinnati.
Ohio, on Tcbruary 7th. 8th, and
9th. 1918. This will be a most
important convention and thosi
attending will have an opportunity
of meeting members of the Na-
tional Council of Defense, .Ship-
ping Board. Tariff Commission,
etc. Since we failed to secure
the convention for San Francisco
let us go to Cincinnati and prove
that the business men of this city
arc deeply interested in foreipn
commerce' REG.XRDI.KSS OF
WIIFRF CONVF.XTIOXS M.W
BF IIFLD.
The I-V>reign Trade Department
will be glad to receive communi-
cations from all interested who
might possibly be able to attend
and will keep them in constant
touch with the developments
Secretary Foreign Trade
Department. San Francis-
Chamber of Commerce.
.\m interested in Fifth National
Foreign Trade Convention to be
held in Cincinnati. F-'cbruary 7th.
8th. and 9th. and will try to at-
tend. Please procure me an in-
vitation
Name
640. .\m rea<ly to make connecti:>n
a firm wanting a man to take
>• of office and organization, to
' «Iepartment, to act as
-•rr, as right hand man for
••; • ;;.'■- ''■ depeiul upon for
information the different
problems and ■. .of the business,
that all matters be systematically
handled and properly attended to in
all departments.
641. .\merican of good appearance,
^5 years of age wishes position as ac-
countant. Has ha<I II years experience
n banking and real estate work. Can
nrnisli first-class references.
642. Flxecutive position is clesired by
a man who has had several years ex-
I)erience in leather goods and stocks and
b<»iu!s. and has also had charge of as
■nany as 500 men. I-ocal references.
643. Position wanted by a middle
aged man who has had considerable ex-
perience as accountant and hotel mana-
s'er. I-ocal references.
644. .\merican of pleasing person-
ality wishes position with opportunity to
idvancc. Has had 19 years experience
•n financial and publicity, also handling
of men in oil and mining projects.
Local references furnished.
645. Man past draft age with con-
siderable experience in bookkeeping and
office management desires position. Is
iccustomed to meeting the public and
can furnish best of references.
646. Sales manager wants good posi-
tion. Has had 10 years experience in
wholesale grocery and general merchan-
'lisc lines, and has references from
former employers.
647. Secretarial position desired by a
man who has had 9 years experience
as secretary of chambers of commerce
and kindred organizations lias a pleas-
ing personality and is past the «'raft
ige. Local references furnished.
648. Experienced executive, sjiccialized
in the general foundry line, wishes con-
nection with a local or nearby shop
as production engineer and efficiency
: expert. Thoroughly efficient in ail
branches. References.
1 649. Man who has had 20 years ex-
perience in mercantile business, office.
- ; ■ rintendent, etc. and general knowl-
of merchandising would like to
■v.iU' in the city or take charge of a
I store in the country. Local references.
650. ^fan of 18 years experience de-
sires position as secretary or cashier.
Has had considerable experience in ic-
I counting and can furnish high class
local references.
651. Man of highest qualifications
would like to represent an exporter and
1 importer or manufacturer for far east-
'>rn countries. Would consider making
the trip on business men's excursion
leaving San Francisco January 12, 1918.
San Trancisco Chamber of Corrm(?rco ActivitioS
291
Lyons Fair A Success, Despite War
Marine Department
Acc-onlinji to ilic l.<tt-l buIUtin iNSiud
l>y the iiiaiiaKcnunt of the Third Satnplc
I'air at Lyons, over six hiuulrcd ap-
l>lication.>. have already been received
iroin exhibitors cominR from France.
Kngland. Italy. Switzerland. United
States. Spain and Holland. One thous-
and new booths have been ordered to
take care of the expected increase over
last year's record representation.
It will be renU-nibere«l that this I'air.
which opens on March 1. 191S. is strictly
a business exhibition planned for foreign
Imyirs ami iiuporlanl business men.
rather than for the general public.
Samples are shown and tlemonstrations
given to prospective purchasers at the
exhibition booths, where orders can be
taken for future delivery. The actual
retail sale or delivery of any products
at the Fair itself are prohibited. Last
year it was estimated that the total of
the transactions amounted to about
eighty million dollars, of which forty-
two million dollars' worth of orders
were taken by American houses.
Personnel of Free Port Committee
Following is the personnel of the
Committee on Free Port:
Geo. A. Newhall, Chairman, II. M
Ncwhall & Co., Jno. H. Rosscter. Vicc-
Chairman. W. R. Grace & Co., lion T.
S. Williams. Hoard of Harbor Commis-
sioners. Hon. Jno. H. McCallum. Hoard
of Harbor Commissioners. Hon. Richard
J. Welch, Board of Supcrvi>ors, Hon
J. J. Dwyer. Attorney, C. K. Mcintosh,
V. P., Bank of California. J. R. Hanify.
J. R. Hanify & Co.. Larry W. Harris.
.\mcs. Harris, Neville Co., John Clausen,
Vice-President Crocker National Bank,
W. H. Hammer, President I-'oreign
Trade Club, F. F. G. Harper. Customs
Broker. C. J. Sullivan, Thrift, Incor-
porated, J. H. Polhenujs. Hamberger-
Polhemus Co., Cary W. Cook, .\meri-
can-Hawaiian S. S. Co., F. C). McCor-
mick. Southern Pacific Company, W.
G. Barnwell, A. T. & S. F. Railway.
H. K. Faye, Western Pacific Railroad.
Gov. Geo. C. Pardee, Oakland. J. II.
King, President Chamber of Ct>mmerce.
Oakland, A. W. Maltby, Concord. Con-
tra Costa Co., C. P. Converse, Secretary
Early Closing of Freight Houses Favored
The San Francisco Committee of
the Commission on Car Service has
gone on record in the following reso-
lution as favoring four t)'clock as the
closing hour for freight houses:
■■Resolved that the San Francisco
Committee favors the four o'clock
closing hour for freight houses at all
jobbing points on the Pacific Coast,
and the general managers of the Pa-
cific Coast lines should be urged to
adopt the earlier closing hour and put
it into eflFect at once"
The attention of the committee was
called to the fact that if notices of
arrival of cars were sent to shippers
more promptly a good many car-days
could be saved. I'^ollowing the prac-
tice now in vogue, if a car arrives in
the evening, notice of arrival will not
be sent out until the following day.
which, in the end, means that the car
will probably be held one day longer
than was necessary. It was resolved
"That the general managers of the
lines within the jurisdictiim of the San
Francisco Committee be recjuested to
have their agents notify consignees of
the arrival of inbound cars on date of
arrival, especially if car arrives be-
fore 6 p. m."
Conversion of 3' _> Per Cent Bonds
The Treasury Dei)artment has just
issued a circular (No. 93) describing
how 3'/i per cent bonds of the First
Liberty Loan may be converted inti>
4 per cent bonds. The conversion of
these 3! J per cent bonds may be ef-
fected at any Federal Reserve Bank by
surrendering them together with a re-
<iuest for conversion at any time after
November S. 1917, but nnt after Mav
15. 1918. The 4 per cent bonds for
which the exchange is made will not
be ready for delivery before November
15. 1917. The machinery for the ad-
justment of interest has been worked
out so that such adjustments will be
made with a minimum of inconvenience,
if conversions are effected as of No-
vember 15. 1917. or as of December
15, 1917
652. Fxecutivc position desired by a
young married man who has had about
10 years experience as private secretary
and has legal as well as college train-
ing. Has pleasing personality and is
anxious to secure a position with future
prospects. References.
653. A married man. resident of San
Francisco, exempt from draft, desires
position with a good local tirm. Under-
stands freight tariffs and shipping, cor-
respondence, collections, credits, etc.
Local references.
654. I^Iectrical man. 39 years of age.
capable of managing, wishes position.
Has had wide experience in various
branches of electrical work, particularly
in the selling of electrical motors. Can
give good local reference.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-655. .\n intelligent young man 17
to 20 years old wanted by an import
and export firm for clerical and store
work.
A-656. Wanted — salesman conversant
with muslin wear and hand embroidery,
and capable of doing clerical work, as
well as acting in sales capacity.
The Steamer Cidonibia arriving here
last week from Oriental pori.< had
aboard over 4,(>(X) tons of cargo the
principal items being l,5Si< bales rub-
l)er, 2,654 packages tobacco, 7()4 barrels
cocoanut oil, 1,.193 packages raw silk,
5,134 packages tea, 2,47.^ packages
Chinese and Japanese nurchandise, and
a large amount of cargf> wliicli goes to
cities and ports beyond here.
The Cramp Yard, Philadelphia,
launched the Steamer Santa .\na one
of five building for W. R. Grace &
Company, last week, and will be ready
for service in December.
Schooner Irene, owned by the Gard-
iner Mill Company of this city, arrived
at an Australian port on November
Sth from .Aberdeen, completing the voy-
age in 53 days, which is considered a
good run, delivering 950,0(X) feet of
lumber, ship|)ed by the American Trad-
ing Company.
The British Steamer Australpool of
the Commonwealth Government Line
of Australia will go on the berth im-
mediately for Sydney, to sail Novem-
l)cr 17th, via British Columbia. Balfour,
Guthrie & Co. are the agents for this
line.
Balfour. Guthrie & Company, agents
for the Harrison Line Steamers have
notified this department that the com-
pany's Steamer Crown of Galicia, has
been placed on the berth for January
loading, from Liverpool via Glasgow
for San Francisco. Victoria and Puget
Sound Ports via Southern California.
Bark McLaurin departed from here
last week for Melbourne carrying
900.000 feet of redwood shipped by J.
]. Moore & Company. Vessel loaded
entire cargo at this port.
Among the cargo of Steamer Ven-
Uira arriving here last week from
Australia was 3,556 boxes of butter con-
signed to San Francisco produce con-
•erns.
The following named vessels have
been taken over by the LInited States
Shipping Board from the .Maska Pack-
•rs .Association and it is understood
in shipping circles that the vessels are
'o be used between here and the
Hawaiian Islands to relieve the freight
situation, as practically all of the Mat-
son Line Steamers" have been taken
iver by the Government:
Ship Star of Finland 1.430 tons. Bark
Star of England 1.705 tons. Ship Star
of Russia 1,89H tons. Bark Star of
Italy 1,478 tons. Ship Star of Scotland
2,146 tons, Shii) Star of Alaska 1,554
tons. Ship Star of Poland 2.487 tons.
Ship Falls of Clyde arrived here last
week from Honolulu bringing a full
cargo of molasses, 2,600 tons.
Two steamers have been fixed for
future sailing from the Pacific Coast
or Yokohama and Kobe by the Ocean
Transport Co., Ltd. The Japanese
Steamer Meiten Maru will sail from
San Francisco during last half of Janu-
ary, 191S. and the Japanese Steamer
Koan Maru will leave Seattle about
January ISth.
292
S«n
Commerce
Justification of Right of Railroad Carriers
to Meet Water Competition Presented
Before Newlands Committee
1
1
HI j.
II. ,11.
ri>3il< .'
\
N at the Paiacr Hotel in Sa«i
' ' The hearings occupied nine
da>>.
The members of the Committee pre-
sent were: Chairman Newlamls, Sena-
tor Albert B Cummins of Iowa, and
C' -n \Vm (■ ' ' n of Gior-
K^ ' \V. Sitr iirssre ami
J. .. . -.h ..f W ,
Those who appea: the Com-
mittee made their . t>. concern-
ing such matters as they were interestnl
in and were cross-examined by mrni-
bers of the Committee. The following
witnr«<e< appoarrd-
•^' nt of the Californb
>n.
^\ - >.ri i:t ■%. Ml Salt Lake City.
M. M. Wade, representing the Oakland
Chamber • ' ' ■••••"icrcc.
Edwin O. of the California
Railroad i .. ion.
U . M. Gardner, representing the Reno
Commercial Club.
Seth Mann. Attorney and Manager Traf-
fic Bureau of the San Francisco
^ Chamber of Commerce.
F. P. Gregson. Traflfic Manager. .Asso-
ciated Jobbers of I.os Angeles.
G. J. Bradley. .Manager of the Mer-
chants and .M • •• -, rs Traffic As-
sociation of ^
S. J. Wettrick, . .._. and Manager
of the Transportation Bureau of the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Bartinc, of the Nevada Rnilrf)ad
Commission.
Edward P. Troy, representing the Pub-
lic Ownership .Kssociatfon of San
rrancisco.
J. N. Giiictt. Ex-Governor of California
Jas .\. Keller, of the Pacific Portland
Cement Co. and Baker & Hamilton
San I-rancisco.
Robert Newton Lynch. Vice President
and .Manager of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce.
Isadore Jacobs. Presiilent of the Cali-
fornia Canneries Co.
F. A. Jones, of the .Arizona Corpora-
tion Commission.
\f'^ T^.'^'''*^ Ifafement was made by
Ma.x Thelen. Esquire. President of the
California Railroad Commission. Mr
I Helen had made a comprehensive ad
dress to the Committee in Washington
lA C. and his statement- here was in
response to questions by members of
the Committee based upon his m ,t,
ment at Washington, ^fr. Thclen
catcs the federal control of the ism
of railroad stocks and bonds, but h«
does not consider the federal in
corporation of railroads as neces-
sary, or the federal control of
-. as far as they affect
tierce, as advisable. .Mr.
; Ul.1!. the position that the fed-
• •\rrnment can exercise all of its
iT state v.ns equally
if tho^ itions w-re
" • until r .1 lederal law.
of the subject matter
• ^ was elaborate and clear,
and he sustained his position with
great ability. .\t the close of his exam-
ination he was complimented by the
members of the Committee upon the
intelligence an«l scope of his statements.
1 he heariiig was largely consumed
in consideration of the long and short
liaul clause of the Interstate Com-
merce Act. Representatives of .Arizona.
Nevada and Eastern Washington at-
iciuled the hearing and urged the en-
actment of a rigid long and short haul
clau-e without any exceptions whatever
Judge J. F. Bartine of the Nev.i.la Rail-
roail Commission. W. M. Gardner, rc-
orcsenting the Reno Commercial Club
W. S. McCarthy of Salt Lake City. F '
A Jones of the Arizona Corporation
Commission, and two merchant wit-
nesses from Spokane appeared before
the Committee in advocacy of such
action by the Government.
The justification of the right of the '
rail carriers to meet water competition '
at coast points was presented bv Mr.
Seth Mann. .Attorney and Manager of
the Traffic Bureau of the San Fran
CISCO Chamber of Commerce: V. V
Grcgson, Traffic Manager of the .Asso-
ciated Jobbers of I,os .Angeles: G. J.
Bradley. .Manager of the Merchants .mk!
^fanufacturcrs Traffic .Assoiiation of
Sacramento; S. J. Wettrick of the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Jas. .A.
Keller of the Pacific Portland Cement
Co., and Baker & Hamilton; and Is.i-
dore Jacobs. President of the California
Canneries Company. Mr. Mann was
before the Committee for a full day.
Mr. Robert Newton I,ynch, Vice-Pres-
|ident and Manager of the Chamber,
stated the attitude of the Chamber to
the Committee upon the questions sub-
mitted by Referendum No. 21 of the
Chamber of Commerce of the L'niterl
States. The San Francisco Chamber
of Commerce has endorsed the recom-
mendations of the United States Cham-
i)er of Commerce in favoring the federal
supervision of the issuance of railroad
stocks and bonds, the federal incor-
poration of interstate carriers and the
federal regulation of intrastate rates
so far as they affect interstate com-
merce.
Edwin O. Edgerton. Esquire, of the
California Railroad Commission, de-
livered a thoughtful and able address
" \|it' subject of the government
crship of interstate carriers. Mr
^'crton bdieves that in government
ownership will be found the only solu
tion of the perplexing questions arisint:
out of government control and rcKula-
.tion.
Anfion^ the Memberr
Ralph E. Hyatt, 523 Rialio Building.
I is in the market for chrome and inan-
I gnnese ore, also tungsten and nu)lyb-
denum.
Announcement is made that the
Hoelle Rubbci Sales Companv is suc-
cessor to J. L. Ahlers & Company, 430
Golden Gate .Avenue. Mr. I". Hoelle
' is manager.
H. M. Newhall & Cinnpany. in the
Newhall Buihling, announce that they
have been appointed as Pacific Coast
Agents for the Marine Department of
the Westchester Fir. In iir.nnce Com-
I pany of New Yorl Thomas S
! Deering is manager
] Leonard l-ischer ami Joseph R llickey
j have become associated as .A«lvertising
Counsel and have opened offices at 57
Post Street. They will
! advertising accounts and
licity.
Powell's Wax Figure
moved to 507 .Market Street, where
will occupy enlarged quarters
The Hewitt- Ludlow Auto Companv
has opened a sIk.w room at 8th and
.Mission Streets.
Bob Levy has opened an embroidery,
designing and stami.ing factory at Sut-
ter and Grant Avenue.
The Western Screw .md Lock Nut
Co., has changed its name to the
Drake Lock Nut Co. The firm is
loc.nted at 10th and Folsoni Streets.
The Philadelphia Storage Battery Co
has established Pacific Coast Head-
quarters at 37 Spear Street, in the
Southern Pacific Building
The .American Book Co. has moved
to 121 Second Street.
s|)ecialize in
general pub-
\\ orks
has
it
Chamber Service
Mr. Robert Newton Lynch,
Vice-President and .NTanager,
.San Franci-co Chamber of Com-
merce, S;m Francisco.
My dear Mr. Lynch:
On behalf of the I-ood Admin
istration of California, I wish to
thank the .San Francisco Cham-
ber of Commerce, through your-
self, for the valuable ai.l which
«as rendered the recent Food
Pledge Campaign by Messrs. War-
ren .Manley and S. F. .Schumacher
of your organization. Their earn-
est and indefatigable efforts did
very much indeed to bring the
campaign in California to a tri-
umphant close.
The geographical size of Cali-
fornia and the remote points which
had to be reached necessitated a
most efficient sort of organiza-
tion. That California leads the
rest of the United States in the
actual number of pledges signed,
IS the best tribute that can be'
made to Mr. Manley's and Mr.
Schumacher's capacitv for efficient
organization and to tiuir unlimited
hard work and devotion.
With renewed thanks to the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce
for this valuable service to the
rood .Administratif n. I am.
Very sincerely yours.
(Signed) Ralph P. Merritf
San Francisco Chamber
293
Bus'lness for You
Government Proposal File
For the convenience of members
of the Chamber of Commerce who
do not receive proposals on gov-
ernment contracts there has been
established on the floor of the
exchange a file of siich proposals
as are received at this office. The
diflfercnt Rovernment departments
are segregated so that those in-
terested may see at a glance what
each department requires.
Christmas Shipments for American Expedi-
tionary Forces in Europe
Hills will be oimud ;il tlic ufTices of
the Depot Quartermaster at lort Mason
on November l*>th. for 10.578 pounds
of fresh turkey, delivery to commence
on November 26th and to be completed
by November 28th. Further details are
on tile at the offices of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Los An-
geles on November 21st for a quantity
of supplies, including evaporated apples,
green tea. lard. etc. Full details are
on file at the <iffices of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
tlie Depot Quartermaster at Los An-
geles on November 22nd. for 25,100
p )unds of turkey and 7.(X.)() quarts of
cranberries. I-'urther details are on file
at the offices of the Chamber.
.National Paper Products Co.. 1789
.Montgomery Street, San Francisco, is
in the market for rosin size, soda ash,
starch, rosin, alum and silicate of soda.
J. L. Graybiil, Fredericksburg, Pa.
wishes to get in touch with wholesale
dealers in cocoa beans.
R. D. Tucker. Parkfield. Cal., is seek-
ing a market for a quicksilver mine.
E. H. Eubanks, P. O. Bo.\ 618. Tam-
pa, Fla., desires to get in communica-
tion with wholesale dealers in hardware,
plumbing goods, and mine and mill
supplies.
VV. J. Breese, 1153 Fedora Street, Los
.•\ngeles, Cal., wishes to get in touch
with firms that fabricate structural steel.
Technology Sales Co., 29 Broadway,
New York City, are in the market for
dried peas and beans.
Madera Bros., 100 John Street, New
York City, are in the market for vege-
table colors.
S. Squillacieti & Co., 464 Hanover
Street, Boston, Mass., arc in the market
for California wines.
J. Irving Glcason, 8 Fairfield Street,
Worcester, Mass., desires to get in
touch with a reliable dealer in mining
stocks.
A. D. Marshall, Groveland. Cal., is in
the market for overalls, khaki, socks,
underwear, woolen shirts, shoes, Mac-
kinaw shirts and workingmcn's outfits,
wliolcsale.
J Joseph J. Simon. 220 Broadway, New
York City, desires to secure accounts
to represent San Franci.sco manufac-
turers and jobbers in that market.
Karl Hanselmann & Co.. Laredo.
Texas, desire to get in touch with a
reliable firm of ocean freight brokers.
r.y special arranKemenls with the War
Department, the American, Wells Fargo
ami .Adams F.xpress Companies are pre-
pared to handle shipments of Christmas
presents for .\merican F.\pe<litionary
Forces in luirope, including the ambu-
lance and aviation service taken over
by the Army, to the Commanding Cicn-
eral of the port of lunbarkation at
Hoboken. N. J., who will act as for-
warding agent for the reloi v\ arding of
shipments to ultimate destination.
The Government will undertake to
transport from Hoboken and deliver to
ad<lressee free of charge.
The special arrangements do not apply
to shipments ad«lressed to Red Cross,
Y. M. C. .\., Knights of Columbus, or
other organizations outsitle the army.
The following conditions as to pack-
ing, marking and restricted articles
must be careliilly ..l)>erve«l in order to
insure prompt handling.
1 : .Ml shipments should be packed
in wooden boxes, limited to 20 pounds
in weight, measure not more than two
cubic feet in volume, be well strapi)ed, |
and should have a hinged or screw top
to facilitate opening and inspecting.
.Ml perishable food products must be in
cans or glass jars.
2: B.)xes must be marked "Cliristmas
Box" and following firm used in ad-
dressing:
EXAMPLE:
I'Vom 11. !'.. i'.rr.wn. ISO i'ost St.
Contents: Clothe-. Ihm.V-.. Tobacco
CHRISTMAS BOX
For GEO. W. BROWN
Company "B," 249th Reg.
.American Expeditionary Forces
Care Commanding (jeneral at
H oboken. N. J.
3: Card l)earing name and address
of consignee and >eiuler NJiould be en-
closed in box.
4: The principal prohibited articles
arc:
Intoxicants of all kinds, poison, in-
llammable materials including friction
matches, composition which may' kill or
injure another or damage other goods.
No export licenses, invofces, or other
customs papers arc required. These
boxes will be adniiitrd to foreign coun-
tries free of duty.
Shipi)ers arc urgently ret|uested to
make their boxes as small as possible,
preferably n<>t exceeding 10 pounds We
are advised that small boxes will lie
given preference in shipment, in order
to accommodate the greatest numl)er
of persons.
l""ollowing charges will apply from
San I-'rancisco to Hoboken, N. J.
Packages containing only dried fruit,
vegetables and nuts — 4 cents per pound
— minimum charge 35 cents.
Packages containing only articles of
food and candy, other than mentioned
above, apply charges under second class
column.
Packages containing wearing apparel
and other merchandise articles, apply
charges under first-class rate.
Express charges San I-Vancisco to
Hoboken PREPAID.
1st 2nd 1st 2nd
lbs. class class lbs. class class
1 .35 .35 11 1.36 1.02
2 .45 .45 12 1.46 1 10
3 .55 .55 13 1.36 1.17
4 .65 .65 14 166 1.25
5 .75 .75 15 1.76 1.12
6 .85 .85 U) 1.86 1.40
7 .95 .94 17 1.96 1.47
8 1.05 .94 18 2.06 1.55
9 1.15 .94 19 2.16 1.62
10 1.25 .94 20 2.26 1.70
The shipment of Christmas boxes may
Icgin immediately on the publication ol
this circular and no boxes will be for-
warded overseas, which do not reach
Commanding General at Hoboken, N.
J., on or before December 5, 1917,
therefore boxes must be shipped in
plenty of time to arrive in New York
before December 5, 1917.
Foodstuffs Wasted in Packing
The following circular letter prepared
by the United States Food Administra-
tion is published at the rc(iuest of tlu-
Transcontinental Freight Bureau.
"There is beyond (|uestion a tremen-
dous amount of waste of foodstuffs due
to the frequent utilization in the pack-
ing, shipment and distribution of food
products of flimsily constructed con-
tainers.
"The instances of food destruction
due to broken containers are innumer-
able. This is particularly true in the
cases of eggs, raisins, onions, potatoes,
tomatoes, oranges, lemons, etc.
"The national need of food preserva-
tion emphasizes the necessity for im-
mediate consideration on the part of
the producers, manufacturers, distribu-
tors and transportation companies, of a
comprehensive i)lan for substituting
strong, standardized containers tc elim-
inate the waste and lessen the economic
loss.
"It is our thought that the Federal
' Food Administrators, in their respective
states, can with profit inform them-
selves in respect to this evil of national
import, thereupon calling together rep-
resentatives of the producers, manufac-
turers, distributors, railway and express
transportation companies, for the pur-
pose of a broad, general discussion of
the subject and the adoption of such
remedial measures as will result in a
general conservation of foodstuffs in the
transitory stages from the farm to the
table. It is suggested that the discus-
sion be confined to the outwardly going
movements of foodstuffs, as. for ex-
ample, raisins from California. It is
also suggested that you work with the
representative of the Department of
.Agriculture, Bureau of Markets, should
there be such a representative in your
state giving attention to this particular
subject, and you may find it profitable
to invite such representative of the
State Administration as may be inter-
ested in the matter, as, for example,
possibly a Marketing Committee, if
there be such a body of the State Agri-
cultural College."
, j^^^he Industrial Advance of
Ij|IM San Francisco
NEW HOME OF THE LOW-BED TRUCK
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR
KQSiSSssi:
feoi
Doane Product Modernizes I'ime-Froven Horse Drawn Truck Used on Paciiic Coast
HE Doane Motor Truck
Company is now occupying
their new unit of tlu-ir
tactory at 428 Third Street.
While their new huildinK
is located in a district
where property is vahiahle it was
deemed advisable to make it one story
to insure proper light and air for
cflFicient work.
The Doane Motor Truck i.s a low-bed
truck, the top of the platform beiiig
only 24 inches from the ground The
idea of conslniction is to duplicate as
near as possible the old. time-proven,
horse drawn truck used on the Pacific
Coast.
Frank H. Doane. the President of
the Doane Motor Truck Co.. has been
connected with the transportation busi-
ness in San Francisco for 25 years, and
with this experience behind him he set
out to build a truck which would meet
local requirements. The Doane Truck
Hoover Dinner to Solons
The San I-rancisco Chamber of
Commerce has tendered an in-
vitation to Senator Jame^ I).
IMielan and the California Mem-
bers of the House of Representa-
tives to be its guests at a diniur
to be hchi at the P'alace Motel,
Monday evening, November 26th.
The menu will be in accordance
with the suggestions for food con-
servation as made by the United
States Food Administration. The
cost will be $.V5<) per plate. Tick-
ets for members an<l guests may
be obtained by application to the
San P'rancisco Chamber of Com-
merce. -As the space is limited
it is urged that reservations be
made at once.
is not a new product on the market as
Mr. Doane built his first experimental
truck five and one-half years ago.
Three years were consumed in mak-
ing nuiiuTdiis tests of the truck before
it was iiflPered to the trade. That Mr
Doane's iiiea was right is proved by
the many users of his trucks. These
include all the largest draymen and
many of the large corporations. The
Doane Trucks are now used throughout
the Pacific Coast and in the Hawaiian
Islands. Mr. Doane states that 90 per
cent of present orders arc "repeat"
orders.
Elton F. Fay is Secretary and Master
Mechanic of the company and has been
identified with mechanics in this city for
twenty-five years. The company designs ^
and constructs most of the units con-
tained in the truck, which makes it J
practically in its entirety a home I
pro<hict. I
KNIOHT-COUNIMAN PRINTINO CO.. Ill •ATTIRY ST.. ■. P.
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Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — NOVEMBER 22nd. 1917
:J^o. 47
BUSINESSMEN TO EXTEND THANKS TO CAUFORNIA'S
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AT
HOOVERIZED DINNER
J
Popular Dinner Will Conform With Suggestions of
Food Administration
HE business coniimiiiity oi
San Francisco throuRh the
Chamber of Commerci
will extend its thanks to
the California Congrc>sion-
al delegation at the Hoover-
ized dinner to be held in the ball room
of the Palace Hotel next Monday eve-
ning.
There have been many banquets and
testimonials eulogi/ing the work that
the California delegation accomplished
in Congress during the past session. It
remained howc\er for tlie Chamber of
Commerce through its membership to
arrange a dinner whereby our repre-
sentatives could be thanked in person.
The dinner itself has been reduced in
price from the usual high-priced l>aii-
quct to an inexpensive dinner at $3.50
per plate which conforms in every way
to the requests of Mr. Hoover and the
United States Food .\dministration. The
dinner will be meatless, wheatless.
creamlcss and fatless. Fish and fowl
will take the place of meat and even
ice cream has been eliminated in favor
of ices in order that the Gnvcrnmcin
requests may be fully coini)Iicd with
.Uiir;',la,u VwxX v tci 'hi; I'.iitoT-
u>..Ln;;il at 'CDinuiorcial
Club and Fairmont Hotel
Major Stanley Washburn, U.
S. A., who spent three years on
the Russian frontier and was a
member of the American Com-
mission to Russia, with a party
of Russian dignitaries and mem-
bers of the Russian Embassy in
Wa'^hington will be guests of the
Commonwealth Club of San Fran-
cisco at an informal dinner to be
held at the I-'airmont Hotel to-
morrow night. The dinner is giv-
en by the Commonwealth Chih at
llie suggestion of the Chamhir of
Commerce.
On Saturday, at the Commercial
Club, the same party will be
the guests of the Chamber and
the Commercial Club at a joint
luncheon. This luncheon should
not be misscj] by any .S.ni Fran-
cisco business man who can attend,
as Major Washburn will t<II of
the trade possibilities in Russia,
as will the members of the party.
riic speakers will limit their talks
to a few minutes each. Those fortunat':
enough to secure seats at this dinner
will have the pleasure of hearing first
hand the story as it will be told by
Senator James D. Phelan and Repre-
sentatives Clarence V. Lea, E. A. Hayes,
Henry Z. Osborne and Julius Kahn.
The Chamber is particularly fortunate
in having Honorable Henry Z. Osborn<-
accept the invitation, as he changed his
I)!ans about going East and will return
by way of San Francisco in order to
be present on this occasion. The other
representatives from California c; nnot
l)i- present on this occasion tlTough
absence from the State.
Senator Johnson, it was hoped would
be present to deliver an ad<'ress at this
dinner, but he is unable to rttend
owing to a previous imperative engage-
ment. He has however delivered a
message to the Chamber of Commerce
which will be read at the dinner.
Members of the Chamber and their
friends who have not as yet made ihcir
reservations are urged to do so at
396
S«« Tr
tias
This Years' National Foreign Trade Convention to be of
Utmost Importance
Since the war bcRan our forciun commerce h;»> in* rta-r<l
ahnott bcyuiid belief, the fiKurrsi are:
EXPORTS OF DOMESTIC MERCHAVM'-''
ciMling June .">. 1"14 $- '
\f:At ending June '•""'" '
Increase- 167.5' . > "
OF THE ABOVE THE FOLLOWING CONSISTED
OF WAR MUNITIONS. WAR ACCESSORIES
AND WAR SUPPLIES
Year ciulinK luiu Mi. !'M-» "^" J7m7<L'«)(K)
Year ending June 30. 1917 JiJ: ( <»^)
Incrcast-: ^v^V. l*", $l,X57,J.^8.()O0
MANUFACTURED GOODS READY FOR
CONSUMPTION AMOUNTED TO
Year en.lm^; liiiu- .'">. \')\A $ 7_'4.<J(18.()00
Year ending June 30. 1917 2.943.923.212
Increase: 306ir'r $2.21') ,015,212
PAPTiY MANUFACTURED GOODS AMOUNTED TO
cndinK June 30. 1914 $ 374.224.210
ending June 30. 1917 I.191.7S7.957
Increase: 218.5% - • .$ 817,563.747
When peace is declared we will certainly lose the ex-
ports of war munitions, accessories and supplies which now
amounts to $2,127,940,000. What will become of the fac-
tories now makinK these articles and the men working in
them and earning larpc wapcs?
EUROPE AND JAPAN ARE ALIVE TO THE
SITUATION
That Japan and the Kiirc'in.in cuntrics are alive to this
is clearly proven by tiic preparations which arc
have been for some time going on. When the
".i: i>i started, Germany alone was prepared — when wc
entered the war we were entirely unprepared but throuRh
huge sacrifices are gradually getting into shape. Will
peace find us equally unprepared?
WILL WE LOSE THE KORFIGN COMMKRCF. WK
HAVE WORKED UP DURING THE WAR? WIM.
OUR FACTORIES HAVE TO CLOSE AND OUK
WAGE EARNERS WORK AT HALF TIME AT LOW
WAGES' IF SO. WHO WILL PAY OUR WAR
DEBTS?
If we are going to prepare and be ready COMMERCl-
.•\LLY when peace comes, as other nations will be ready —
if we arc going to transform our munition factories into
factories making articles of peace that will be required
by the world, something more than talk is necessary. It
is not the duty of our government to do this, it is the
duty of every business man in this country. It cannot be
done individually even though every man "did his bit," it
must be done collectively. A program must be arranged
and then carried out and this can only be done COL-
LECTIVELY.
With this object In view THE NATIONAL FOREIGN
TR.ADE COUNCIL composed of the leading men in com-
merce, manufacturing, farming, banking and transportation
(both rail and water) have called a convention to be held
in Cincinnati on February 7th. 8th and 9th. 1918. to con-
sider these vital questions.
riii.s ci>nvcntion will not be a miiiir iif listening to set
M'feohes but. through "Group ^ will give every
dclcKalc an opportunity to ask ^ and make sug-
gestions. It will give every delegate an opportunity to get
in close personal contact with the BIG MEN of this
country in all lines of business unci to discuss with them
ways and means. By this manner, and by this means
alone, can some concrete, practicable line of action be
outlined and carried to a conclusion.
If you are a manufacturer, an exporter, an importer, n
banker, a farmer or a transportation inan.iger. YOU OWE
IT TO YOURSELF. TO YOUR BUSINESS AND TO
YOUR COUNTRY TO AITKND THIS CONVENTION
AND HELP IN THIS GREAT WORK.
HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE AND WHAT IT WILL
COST YOU TO GO
You can leave San Francisco at 4:(X1 P. M Sunday,
February 3rd. attend the convention an<l be back at your
office at 10:10 WVdncs<lay morning the 13th — just eight
business days and one of those a Saturday.
The railroad fare is $133.92. a lower berth is $30. the
h'^tel rale is $2 per day and up, and meals an«l incidentals
as you make them.
Should you desire to visit Washington and New York
while East the railroad fare will be $160.06 and a lower
berth $36. The additional time and expense will be as
you make it.
NEARLY EVERY BUSINESS MAN GOES EAST AT
LEAST ONCE A YEAR. TRY AND SO ARRANGE
YOUR TRIP AS TO ATTEND THIS CONVENTION.
These conventions arc always attended by hundreds of the
most prominent business men of the country, lunce ac-
commodations arc limited. If there is any chance of your
going, fill out and return the attached slip. This <loes not
obligate you to go should you find it impossible to <lo sc
any time prior to January 26. 1918.
TO THOSE WHO ATTENDED THE CONVENTION
LAST YEAR IT IS UNNIXESSARY TO SAY MORI"..
TO THOSE WHO DID NOT DO SO A VERBATIM
COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS Ol- THAT CONVEN-
TION (NEARLY 600 PAGES) WILL BE FURNISHED
FREE UPON PERSONAL APPLICATION. THESE
PROCEEDINGS WILL GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THE
IMPORTANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
The following is an extract from telegram giving a tenta-
tive outline of the program.
"It will center around winning war as first task con-
fronting all American cntcri)risc. XN'ill deal with what has
been accomplished in various lines of industry, agriculture,
commerce, finance and transportation to assist this task
and part foreign trade in its various phases has played
and may play, especially in sustaining national credit and
stabilizing industrial conditions, improving and insuring
means of national defense and affording a sure source of
funds with which to meet government necessities.
"Considerable part of time of convention will he devoted
to problem of retaining permanently for .\nierican people
advantages of great new .American merchant fleet about
to be acquired through war emergency by fulfillment of
construction program of L^nited States Shipping Board.
"Full time will also be given to consideration of jim-
blems of Pacific and Far East, which loom ahead as the
great problems of the near future."
Foreign Trade Department
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
I hope to be able to attend the Fifth National Foreign Trade Convention to be held in Cincinnati February 7th.
8th and 9th. I9I8. Please make reservations for me ;is follows, which I agree to release before January 26. 191S.
if I find it impossible to go.
(^single)
(double) room and bath
.Sleeping car accommodation.
There will be.
„other person accompany me.
Name
Firm.
San Fpancisco Chamber of Commercd Activitiois
297
Chamber Represented at Reopened Intermountain Case
IK. SKTll MANN, Atiorney
and Manager oi the Traffic
Bureau, kit Jor Portland
last Sunday to attend tlic
hcarings bciure Attorney-
_ Lxamincr 1 hurtell of the
liilcrslalc Luinmcrce Commission in the
reopened inlermountain case. 1 he
Traffic Bureau has prepared voluminous
exhibits lor use at this hearing, which
show in complete detail the changes
that the railroads propose to put into
effect. These statements show tliat as
regards Schedule C rales, out of 92
separate carload taritY items 59 show
;idvanccs in terminal rates as follows:
Groups A
25
B
15
C
10
The intermediate rates in these 59
items are unchanged with the excep-
tion that in all cases the rates from
Group C (Cincinnati group) are reduced
5 cents per 100 pounds, lliis reduction
was made for the purpose of securing
a greater grade between the various
transcontinental groups. At present
(jroups B and C take the same rate.
Now Group C will be 5 cents less than
Group B. This uniform advance of
25, 15, 10, 5, 5, for the respective
groups, is brought about by advancing
ihc terminal rates to the level of the
maximum intermediate ratjs, the above
being the present differentials that ex-
ist between terminals and intermediate
' points. Tiiesc differentials are the re-
sult of the Schedule C decision of
January 29, 1915, with certain niodi-
tications. In that decision the Com-
mission stated that the carriers might
establish certain carload commodity
rates from points in certain described
zones to Pacific Coast terminals, lower
than were maintained to intermediate
points, provided that the rates from
Missouri River territory to those inter-
mediate points are not exceeded by
more than 35, 25 and 15 cents per 100
pounds from points in these zones.
These differentials were modified by
the general 10 cent advance of Decem-
ber 30, 1916, that is, they were re-
<!uced 10 cents in each instance. These
tiifferentials are changed again by the
5 cent decrease in Group C rates men-
tioned above.
The next prominent feature of the
proposed Schedule C adjustment is the
advance in terminal rates on iron and
steel articles. There are 12 itenl^
which are advanced as follows:
A B C D E r r, II J
35 25 20 25 20 10 10 10 25
This is brought about as follows:
The terminal rates arc advanced to the
level of the new intermediate rates
(the new intermediate rates show a
5 cent reduction from Groups C and
K, which is to secure a greater degree
of grading). In the case of these com-
^ modities, the terminal rates are on a
lower basis compared with the infor-
mediatc rates than is the case with the
items dealt with above.
Instead of the intermediate rates be-
ing constructed by adding the Schedule
C differentials to the terminal rates,
which are blanketed from all territories,
these differentials are added to the
rate applying from Missouri River to
intermediate points. Then in the case
of these iron and steel articles the
rales from Groups 1* to J inclusive
violate the 4ih section, so in order to
eliminate these violations it is necessary
to advance the terminal rates from
these groups. In the case of the other
commodities discussed there arc no
violations of the 4th section on rates
applying from Missouri River to inter-
mediate points; therefore, no advances
are proposed in these rates to the
terminals.
Tiicre are 7 other iron and steel
items that show the following ad-
vances in terminal rates, also 3 oil
ivems which show similar advances:
ABCDEFGHJ
35 25 20 15 10 10 10 10 10
In these cases the present terminal
rates are blanketed and are advances
of 10 cents per 100 pounds over the
original rates. I*"or instance, in the
case of Wrought Iron Pipe, the first
rate after the Schedule C decision was
65 cents per 100 pounds. This was
later advanced to 75 cents, effective
December 30, 1916. Originally the dif-
ferentials between the intermediate and
terminal points were as follows:
ABCDEFGHJ
45 35 35 25 25 10 10 10 10
The 10 cent advance of December 30,
1916, eliminated 4th section violations
as to Groups V to J inclusive, and re-
duced the differential at other points
by 10 cents per 100 pounds.
The remainder of the Schedule C
items, i. e. 12, are different from those
described above. In a few cases the
increases in terminal rates are the same
as the first group of items descril)ed.
In the case of the first five transcon-
tinental groups the advance is 25, 15.
10, 5, 5; but Group J is advanced 5, 10
or 15 cents for the purpose of eliminat-
ing 4th section violations which exist.
The carriers have taken 235 Schedule
B items now carried in Section 2 of
the tariff and transferred these to
Schedule C, and have placed these com-
modities upon the new Schedule C
basis, i. e. terminals and intermediate
points are blanketed. The 4th section
violations of these rates, which arc
referred to as the new Schedule C
rates, are blanketed to all territories
at present, by the amount of the ori^j-
inal Schedule C differentials, i. e. 35,
25, IS, modified by the new grading
spoken of above. For example:
A B C D R
Schedule C differentials 35 25 25 IS 15
Differentials 12/30/16 25 15 IS 5 5
Amounts by which
terminal rates are
advanced 35 25 20 15 10
It will be noted that the original
Schedule C differentials were made to
apply over two groups in each in-
stance and that in using these now
to construct these new Schedule C
rates the carriers have graded between
the groups so that each group is
different from the other. After "this is
done there would be a grade between
the terminals and intermediate rates if
it were not for the lad that the car-
riers had so advanced the intermediate
rates that they are on an equality with
these new terminal rates. In a very
large number of instances this is
brought about by advancing the maxi-
mum intermediate rates as follows:
A B C D E
4 6 16 1
The result of this procedure is i"
make the new Schedule C rates from
(Jroups A to E inclusive, grade up
from the Missouri River rale by the
amounts of these differentials, while in
the case of the old Schedule C rates,
the grade above the Missouri River
rate amounts to the modified differen-
tials.
There are certain instances where
rates are not adjusted in this manner,
for instance. Item 512, applying on
Clothing, viz: Denim Blouses, etc., and
also Item 520, applying on Underwear,
etc., the rates are increased as follows:
ABCDEFGHJ
50 40 35 30 25 15 15 15 15
It is not clear why the rates on these
commodities arc increased to a greater
extent than the other commodities
which are to be transferred to Schedule
C. It appears that it would be fair
to construct them either upon tiie 35,
25, 20, 15 and 10 cent differentials or
upon the 25, 15, 10, 5, 5 cent differen-
tials. Also the same amount of in-
crease is found in the case of Cotton
and Cotton Linters, Item 540. It will
be noted that the advance in terminal
rates in these cases is exactly IS
cents greater for each group than is
true of the general run of commodi-
ties included in this schedule.
Itern 560, applying on Drugs and
Medicines shows advances as follows:
ABCDEFGHJ
65 55 50 45 30 30 30 30 30
This is an advance of 30 cents more
on each group than would be the case
if the 35. 25, etc., differentials were
used to construct the rate. It means
an advance of 54% in the Group A
rafe, and such an advance is not
necessary in order to eliminate the
4th section violations — in other words,
it is something beyond the require-
ments of the Commission's decision of
June 30th, because the maximum in-
termediate rate at present in effect is:
ABCDEFGHJ
1.50 1.38 1.38 1.28 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20
The remaining 235 items of Schedule
B arc put upon a graded basis, i. e.
the terminal rates arc higher than fli:
maximum intermediate rates. The
grade is not uniform. In some cases
it is 10 cents for each group, in others
IS cents, while in still other rases it
is higher than 10 or 15 cents. There
are a few instances where Schedule
B rates are blanketed as between term-
inals and intermediates, but the general
basis seems to be grading.
296
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A New and Creditable |
Ptiilippine Publication
The lorcign Trade Department is »n
receipt of the second number of "The |
Philippines" published in Manila by
Clarence Colman. This maRazinc is
devoted to the Commercial, Industrial
and Scenic resources of the Islands
and promises to fill a long felt want :
Mr. Colman is residing in this city fori
a month or so and can be nached at j
780 Market Street. He lias kindly con- 1
sented to furnish reliable data concern- >
ing the resources and possibilities in
the Philippines to those interested. j
Knigbts of Columbus Drive
The Knights of CoUimbvis drive for
$250,000 has been extended until next
Saturday night when it is expected that
the full amount will have been realized.
While the drive is under the auspices
of the Knights of Columbus the pro-
ceeds will be used for .soldiers and
sailors of all creeds.
Theodore J. Roche, as chairman ot
the Executive Committee is driving a
systematic campaign. More than one
hundred human "live wires" divided
into a score of teams, are thoroughly
combing the city for contributions. The
team captains are:
n.ink.s, Edw. J. Tobin;
: iMers, Edw. J. Brandon;
'imcs Woods;
■ik Sykcs;
. Geo. E. Gallagher;
County OfTiccs, Thos. F. Finn;
Municipal Oflfices, Timothy Reardon;
Phy-icians, Dr. John Gallwey;
Dentists. Dr Thos. F. Casey;
Man' - and Wholesalers, John
R
Rrtm;, ,-. ..,,. J. McMahon;
r';Mic Utilities. John F'. Cunningham:
S'H-icties. Wm. .^ Kelly;
Hotels, Thos. P. Keating;
Restaurants, John Tail;
Theaters, Morris Meyerfeld;
Attorneys, John J. O'Toolc, Jr.;
Automobile Industry, Wm. V.
Hughson.
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you «rr inlrrrstrd write to Forrign
Trade Dcp«rtnienl of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
1720. Cliielayo (Peru) tinn wislies t«"
iicx in touch with exporters of empty
'>acks made in the I'nited States.
1721. Christiania (Norway) concern
wishes to get in touch with exporters
and importers interested in Scandinavian
countries and the Russian l-'mpire
States have oflfices in Petrojjrad and
most important cities of Rus»ia.
1722. Santa Domingo (R. D.) firm
wishes to get in toucli with exporters
of Siam rice and other East Indian
types. References.
1723. Chicago (Illinois) firm wishes
to get in touch with importers of soya
bean oil and China wood oils.
1724. Local firm wishes to get in
touch with importers of Japanese rat-
tan and bamboo work baskets.
1725. Local firm wishes to get in
touch with exporters of bi<<cuits, choc-
<date and candies put up in fancy boxes.
1726. Nagasaki (Japan) firm is de-
sirous of communicating with exporters
of printing paper, bank, ledger (white
and blue) etc. Desire samples.
1727. Paris (France) firm wishes to
communicate with importers of mocha
coffee, white pepper in grain, black pep-
per in grain, red pepjjer, hand made
lace of all kinds, baskets of rattan and
rush of Tndr.rin'ni'sr make
Placement Bureau
Do not hesitate to i all oil the
Placement Bureau — Kearny 112 if
>on need any SlenoKr;»phcrs,
I" ■iiKkrepcrs or Assistant Uook-
( I'crs. Typists or General OflFice
t lirk- We have them
That Far Eastern Trip —
Additional Itinerary
"COLUSA" leaves San I'ranciscu
January 12th — .Arrives Manila
February 5th, leaves 7th — .\rrives
Singapore February 12th. leaves
13th — .Arrives Calcutta February
19th. leaves 24lh — Arrives Colom-
bo March 1st, leaves 3rd — Arrives
Singapore (Homeward bound)
March 9th. leaves 11th — Arrives
Manila March 16th, leaves 16th
— Arrives Cebu March 18th, leaves
18th — Arrives Honolulu .April 3rd.
leaves 3rd — .Arrives San Francisco
April 11th.
SIDE TRIPS
Those desiring to go to Ratavia
instead of Calcutta can take
Royal Dutch Line at Singapore
sailings practically every five days
round trip Singai)ore and return
approximately $6<). (Round trip
San Francisco Singapore $507.50).
Those desiring to return via
Shanghai can take Pacific Mail
steamer at Manila I'ebruary 17th
or March 16th calling at Hong-
kong, Shanghai, Kobe and Yoko-
hama. No extra charge for this
deviation.
BETTER MAKE APPLICATION
EARLY— RESERVATIONS
LIMITED
657. Position wanted as interpreter
by a man who is thonaighly familiar
with the Russian and (icrman languages
■»nd has traveled all through Europe.
658. Young man, 32 years of an '
••eeks position as accountant with im
port and export company if possibli
Mas had 5 years experience as account-
int, two years of which time he was in
full charge. Good local references.
659. Man with experience as mana
ger of import and export firm in the
far east desires position, preferably in
.■^an I'Vancisco. Local references.
660. Young married man, age 31.
having university education and knowl-
edge of bookkeeping and accounting
.vould like position with reputable ex-
porting and importing house. Has
natural executive and organizing ability.
Local references.
661. Sales manager wishes position.
Has had considerable experience in this
territory and can furnish the best of
references.
W-662. Competent woman accountant
wants position. Has had 14 years ex-
perience in accounting and cashier work
Old is capable of taking full charge
of office. Highest credentials.
663. Positron wanted by a man of
^8 as ofTicc manager or credit man
vith some concern where bank exper-
ience might be useful. Long experience
as executive officer in city ' bank.
Several years commercial experience.
■Salary moderate if there is chance for
advancement. Best of references.
654. Executive position wanted by a
voung married man in manufacturing
or industrial organization where ten
vcars of intensive experience along en-
gineering, financial and managerial lines
will bring results. Best of references.
665. Executive position wanted in a
live and growing business. 17 years
experience in all departments of busi
ness from stock clerk to manager. 43
years old, married. References thai
would be satisfactory to anyone.
666. Position as office manager
wanted by a man who possesses a
thorough knowledge of accounting.
Nine and one-half years experience as
office manager in a food products line.
667. Single young man of 28, who
has just been released from army train-
ing camp, wishes a position as pur-
chasing agent. Has also had some sell-
ing experience and can furnish the best
)f references.
668. Young married man, 28 years
of age, wishes position. Has had ex-
perience in cost accounting and credit
work. Can furnish best of references
from former employer.
San frdncisco Chamber of Commerce Activiiios
299
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreets
) San Francisco
Wholesale and Jnhhin},' Iraile — l-'air.
Kctail Trade — Fair.
MamifactiiriiiK and Industry — Active.
Collections — I-'air.
Portland
Wholoak- Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active
Collections — Good.
.Annual land products show, well at-
tended.
Los Anjgeles
Wholesale and Johbin^' Tra<Ie — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturinp and In<liistry — .Active.
Collections — Fair.
Labor — Scarce.
Seattle
Wholesale and Jobl)ing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Fair.
Manufacturing and Industry — Good.
Collections — Fair.
Lumber Conditions — Improved.
Tacoma
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctiv!..
Collections — Fair.
Shipbuilding — Active.
Merchants report — Business never
better.
Many factories find their facilities in-
adequate to care for orders. Hotels,
rooming houses and restaurants arc
overtaxed.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Go. id.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Fair.
Grain — Moving slowly.
Signs That the Pacific
Coast Will Come Into
Its Own
Prior to the war many of the Orien-
tal products imported by the United
States were bought in London, lluni-
burg and other European cities instead
of being imported direct. This was be-
cause lingland, Germany and other na-
tions h^d a practical control of the
articles in question and naturally the
additional transportation, iiandling and
commissions materially increased the
cost of raw materials to American man-
ufacturers. It now looks as though
one effect of the war would be to
divert large quantities of such products
to the Pacific Coast. San l-'rancisco is
already the mild coffee market of Amer-
ica and practically of the world; \V.
R. Grace & Company whose London
house heretofore handled all tluir East
Indian business have now established a
house in India with the intention of
shipping via San F'rancisco instead of
London. On top of this the Foreign
Trade Department has just received
the following letter from .Messrs. D.
W. Bell & Company, of London, a very
large British house, which shows the
probable diversion of the trade routes to
and from the Far East:
"We are making shipments of good.s
from New York to India, Burma and
China but we wish if possible to send
them from your Pacific Port. Are there
any boats running regularly to Bombay,
.Aden, Calcutta, Rangoon, Hongkong and
Shanghai? Also is there any parcel post
to those places? The risk of shipment
is much less from the Pacific Coast and
the rate of war risk insurance is a good
deal under that from the East Coast of
.America.
"Thanking you for the trouble we are
asking you to take."
Marine Department
Business Opportunities for You
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the General Purchasing Officer for the
Panama Canal in Washington, on No-
vember 30th, for a quantity of supplies
for the Canal Zone. Particulars arc on
file at the office of the Chamber of
Commerce. Other proposals will be
opened at the same office on January
5th.
The Merrill Metallurgical Company.
Engineers, at No. 121 Second Street, San
Francisco have been appointed Pacific
Coast Representatives of the Jonathan
• Hartley Crucible Company, of Trenton.
New Jersey.
N. A. Josh, Springerville, Ariz., desires
to get in touch with a grocery mail or-
der house.
A. E. Goldberg, 421 Fayetteville St.,
Raleigh, N. C. is in the market for ripe
olives wholesale.
Machinery and Metal Sales Co.. 165
Broadway, New York City, desires to
get in touch with San Francisco ex-
porters and importers.
J Robert Joy, Lakeport. Lake Co., Cal..
is in the market for oil burning appar-
atus for cook stoves.
L. G. Allen, Ritzville, Wash., desires
to get in touch with commission firms
dealing in poultry and wild game.
Intervalley Milling cSc Warehouse Co.,
Alturas, Cal., wishes to get in communi-
cation with wholesale dealers in pota-
toes!.
Atlas Waste Mfg. Co.. 505 Jackson
Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., is seeking a
market for smudge waste used in orange
groves.
Bill Davis, Box 607, Carson City,
Nevada, is in the market for harness
and saddlery.
Pauker Mattress Co., 3279 Harrison
St., San Francisco, is in the market for
three tons of excelsior and a quantity
of floss and cotton.
N. A. Brown, c/o Logan Heights
Investment Co.. El Paso. Texas, wishes
to secure accounts to represent San
Francisco manufacturers and jobbers in
that market.
Smile Book Co.. P. O. Box 1258. San
.Antonio, Texas, desires to get in touch
with a firm equipped to reproduce por-
traits on cloth.
Portland Oriental Import & Export
Co., 617 Dekum BIdg., Portland, Ore.,
are in the market to have photographs
reproduced on silks.
A. Fortin. 80 Foy Road. Quebec. Can-
ada, desires to get in touch with dealers
in stationery.
Fifteen steamers tlying American.
British, Japanese, Swedish and Dutch
•lags, ;ire on the way from Atlantic
ports to San l-rancisco, totaling 01,504
net tons. Most ol these vessels call in
here for fuel enroute to (Jritntal ports.
Schooners Wm. Bowden, Annie M.
Campbell, John A. Campbell and Inca
have been chartered by Comyn Mackall
& Company to load at North Pacific
Coast port for .Australian ports, at the
rate of $42.50. These four large carriers
are capable of carrying 3,650,000 feet ol
lumber, and are engaged to load for the
latter part of 1918.
Japanese Steamer Siberia Maru, arriv-
ing here last week from Oriental ports
had aboard 5,293 tons cargo which con-
sisted of: 193 bales gunnies, 1,854 pack-
ages raw silk, 19,000 bags rice, 6,0(X)
packages tea and over 21,000 packages
of Chinese and Japanese merchandise.
There are now under construction
in United States shipyards some 70
motorships, including auxiliary schoon-
ers. Of these 28 are building in
Oregon, 23 in Washington, and 9 un
this coast. The aggregate tonnage of
these vessels is 162,200 tons, with the
tonnage of 20 as yet unknown. The
largest vessel of this type under con-
struction in an American yard is one
building by William Cramp & Sons
Company of 12,100 tons displacement.
Schooner Golden Shore has been
chartered to load lumber cargo from
.Vorth Pacific Coast port to Sydney
at the rate of $40 per thousand by
Hind, Rolph & Company, .November or
December next year.
Schooner Golden State for lumber,
chartered from North Pacific Coast port
to Sydney, rate $40 per thousand by
Comyn Mackall & Com|)any, May or
June loading next year. The former
will carry 950,000 feet and the latter
1,300,000 feet.
Steamer Virginia Olson, built this
year at Kruse & Banks shipyard, Coos
Bay, for Oliver J. Olson, and recently
sold to French parties, had an official
trial trip on the bay November 18th.
Vessel will depart for the .Atlantic
Coast in about ten days.
Power Ship S. I. .Allard arrived at
Portland last week from Tonga Group
with 1,600 tons copra.
Four cargoes of copra arrived here
last week from Manila totaling 3,483
tons.
9.395 bags nitrate arrived here from
West Coast by Motor Ship Sierra.
JOG
San rr*ineiaco Chamber of Cc
In Adland** To Boost City
I3S
(•I < n 11 1 1' ;; > liiiiiL; 1:1 |>i i •mil iii^ ill \
l.in«l," mt the Savoy Theatre on t
night* of \'..v,-i„i,..r .'vti. "Jii,
30th. "In
r<iiiici!\'.
Iilc well-know II iidtioniii
The ^tory of the play
i> a uticitul t. ' full of coineiiy
rlevcr line*, c-a- and ntnrr than
n ' ' '•! .^ list i' '.1 \ 11*1 ■*
>: t to it and contains a nir
I" .*:s that are destined to ma .
an immediate hit with San Franciscan-
and ever)-one in whom there is a spark
of patriotism. The songs "Sammy"
and "San Francisco," fall into this
ratejjory. "In Adland." after playing
I this city is to be sent all over the
.nntrv and will do much to bring
to this city next suiniiicr
convention of the Associated
^ Clubs of the World. !
11 cities the show is to
> the various adverti-ing cIik
lor the purpose of raising funds to de-
fray the expenses of their delegates
to the convention. In connection with
'he show there is a motion picture reel
f some 2,000 feet showing the indus-
■;ial activities of San I'Vancisco, its
• t< of interest and the scenic at-
■ MS all around the city within a
...3 of from one to ten hours' ride
The scenes of the show are located in
San Francisco and when presented on
eastern stages will make up a splendid
boost for the city and its environs.
Anfion^ the Momberr
Rounding Up Tardy Vote by Phone
As the last word in stimulating tardy
voters to cast their ballots at elections,
the telephone demonstrated its value
very conclusively at the recent muni-
cipal election. It is the general history
of San Francisco elections that unless
the issues are of major importance,
business men and the voters in the
residential territory north of Market
Street fail to cast their ballots.
At the recent election, however, the
telephone was called into use by the
Committee on Civic Duty in thos^-
sections which records of past election;^
proved to be particularly lax in voting.
Under the direction of J. H. Sut-
cliflFe of the Bay Cities Advertising
Company 30,000 telephone calls were
made the Monday before election and
>n Tuesday morning, urging citizens to
do their duty by voting.
When the returns were counted the
surprising fact was disclosed that in
the thirty-second district, for instance,
the vote was almost as heavy as in
the primary election of 1915, when there
were 25.000 more votes cast than were
cast November 6th. The same was
true of the Richmond district and of
the residential territory in the Western
.\ddition, these sections alone polling
fifty per cent of the- total increase \v
vote in the entire city over the la.st
general election.
Cost of Living Abroad
Evening I'ost ( New York) reports
that cost of food, clothing, fuel, rent,
and other necessities for British work-
ing-class families has increased 80 per
cent since war began.
Cost of living in Japan was 66 per
cent higher last August than it was when
war started, according to survey of 56
commodities by Bank of Japan.
Business Opportunity
Legerfon & Company. Inc., of Charles-
ton, South Carolina, desires to get in
touch with a large jobbing concern in
San Francisco which handles a line ot
import and domestic baskets. They
have an article that is meeting with a
great deal of success in the southern and
northeastern states and believe that this
can be duplicated in the Pacific Coast
District.
Wear-Proof Mat Co.
The Wear-Proof Mat Company of
Chicago, Illinois, is now represented in
San Francisco by the Loyal Sales Com-
pany, manufacturers agents, in the Pa-
cific Building. They announced that
they would be pleased to submit sam-
ples and prices to the members of the
Chamber.
No Emba^o on Hawaiian
Freight
Statement' made in the "Activities'"
last week that the Southern Pacific
Company had placed an embargo on
eastern freight destined to Hawaii was
an error.
Daily Journal of Commerce
Annual
The annual edition of the Daily Jour-
nal of Commerce issued last week, uses
as its general theme Commercial Ex-
pansion and contains many articles of
great value to the San Francisco mer-
chant engaged in Foreign Trade. A
page of the publication is devoted to
the activities of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce.
Representative in
San Francisco Wanted
This office is in receipt of a communi-
cation from the Xagle Corless Engine
Works at Erie. Pennsylvania. They de-
sire a direct representative in San Fran-
cisco. The Corliss product consists
exclusively of high grade Air Compres-
sors and Corliss Engines. Further de- 1
tails may be had by communicating,
with this office. I
A new manufacturing concern just
''<1 in San l-'rancisco is the United
iiithing Co., 135 Spear Street
> II. III! slings, sling hooks, marine forg-
ing» and general shipsinithing is their
line. Frank Schaumleffel is manager.
They will contract for all kinds of ship
iron work.
Kullman, Salz & Company, Incor-
porated, and the Eagle Tannery Com-
pany announce their amalgamation, Mr.
Henry Windi of the Eagle Tannery
having become a stockholder and direc-
tor of the former company. The gen-
eral offices are located in the Wells
Fargo Building, San Francisco.
The Anderson Heating Company has
moved to 224 Fifth Street.
Leighton's Dairy Lunch of 18 Turk
Street is opening branch house at 743
Market Street. Will occupy about the
middle of December.
George H. Edwards & Company, hat
manufacturers, formerly of 17th and
i'otrcro Avenue, have moved their fac-
tory to 820 Mission Street, where the
i)usiness will be known as the Pacific
Hat Factory. This concern lias been
manufacturing ladies hats for several
years in this city.
The Premier Bed & Spring Co., 17th
and Potrero Avenue, is a consolidation
of the Western Wire Mattress Com-
pany and the Premier Bed and Spring
Company, now occupying premises
formerly used by Geo H. Edwards &
Company, manufacturing ladies hats.
The Western Stopper Company form-
erly 414 Ninth Street, has moved their
factory to 2800 Twentieth Street.
McDonnell & Co.. of 242 Market
Street, handling investment securities
will move about the middle of Decem-
ber to new quarters in the Stock Ex-
change Building.
Announcement is made that the 1918
edition of "Motor Trucks of America,"
of which S. V. Norton, manager of
truck tire sales of the B. I*. Goodrich
Rubber Company, is the author, will be
ready for distribution on January 1st.
The book, consisting of 200 pages of
reading matter, illustrations and speci-
fications, is the sixth to be issued in
as many years.
Mr. Miguel A. Beltran has just left
for an extensive tour of South .\merica,
Mexico and Central America. He is
acting as the representative of Galvez
& Gonzales, selling and purchasing
agents of San Francisco.
Chief of Police White is advised
from Denver, Colorado, of the activities
of two men supposed to represent the
Motion Picture Advertising Agency.
They are said to take orders- and col-
lect in advance. The orders, it is said
are not filled. The men are supposed
to be enroute to San Francisco. There
are many legitimate firms of this kind
in San Francisco, whose representatives
will present the proper credentials. It
is for this reason that this notice is
published.
San Prancisco Chamber of Commerco Activitiob
301
War Saving Plan Finally Formulated
The war-saving plan provided for in
the last bond act, of September 24,
1917, has been fornuilated and an-
nounced by the Treasury Department
and poes into operation on Monday,
December 3rd.
Stamps, whiili are the Govcrnnuiit's
certificates of indebtedness, are to be
sold in two denominations — thrift stamps,
which cost 25 cents each, and war-
savings stamps, which cost from $4.12
to $4.23 each according to the month
in which they are purchased.
With the first thrift stamp the pur
chaser is given a thrift card with
spaces for 16 stamps. When 16 thrift
."Stamps have been purchased and affi.xcd
the thrift card can be exchanged for a
war-saving stamp by paying the differ-
ence between the $4 the tiirift stamps
represent and the current value of a
war-savings stamp, which in Decem-
ber. 1917, and January, 1918, will be
$4.12 and thereafter 1 cent for each suc-
ceeding month during the year 1918.
With the first war-savings stamp ob-
taiiud liy purchase or exchange the
owner is given a war-savings certificate
containing spaces for 20 war-savings
stamps. If tlie 20 spaces are filled <lur-
ing December. 1917, or January, 191.S.
the cost to the purchaser will be $4.12
for each stamp, or $82.40 for the
full certificate, and on the 1st day of
January. 1923, the Government will re-
deem the certificate at $100, giving the
holder a net profit of $17.60 for the
use of his money.
.\ It hough these investments do not
mature until January 1 1923, provision
is made whereby upon 10 days' written
notice after January 1, 1918, such cer-
tificates will be redeemed by post-
masters at their cost to the purchasers
plus 1 cent a month on each war-sav-
ings stamp on the certificate.
The thrift stamps do not bear in-
terest, but the war-savings stamps bear
4 per cent compounded quarterly. The
certificates will be dated January 2,
1918, and mature January 1, 1923.
Under the plan an amount as small
as 25 cents can be invested in a Gov-
ernment security, and as soon as $4
has been thus invested an interest-bear-
ing certificate of the United States
Government can be secured.
The stamps and certificates can be
obtained from post ofTic,es, banks, or
trust companies, at most railroad sta-
tions, stores, factories, and many other
public places.
HOW SfflPPERS CAiN CO-O^^I-'/RAU'l!:
(From the New \ ork I'viniiig Sun)
T isn't often that a business concern has to
beg its patrons to give as much of their
business as possible to others. Yet that is
what the express companies are doing. In
a recent bulletin addressed to the public,
the companies called attention to the fact
;::it the amount of space allotted to them in railroad
cars had been cut down, while the bulk of matter to be
transported had increased. They frankly appealed to
patrons for help in working out this apparently insoluble
problem.
Where express service is actually needed the packages
r-hould be offered to drivers of delivery wagons or taken
to railroad terminals as early in the day as possible to
avoid congestion. Many of the railroads arc now hand-
ling every ounce of matter that their capacity will permit.
Government business must be considered first of all.
This suggestion is made in the express companies'
appeal:
It is also requested that freight service and motor
trucks be used for the shorter haul traffic in and around
the congested districts, and that only such shipments for
nearby points as actually demand express service be
offered to the express comi)aiiies, so that the traffic re-
quiring expedited service to and from the more distant
points may be cared for.
In some cases it has been found necessary to cut off
all service except that called for by the Government.
If the public will consider seriously the difficult task of
every agency now related in any way to transportation
and help instead of hindering, the work may be done
without real injury to any interest. But if shippers
take the selfish attitude and "let the other fellow do
the worrying," in the end they will be the ones to
suffer in a broken down and disorganized service.
Evasions of War Revenue Bill
Checked by Postmaster
As a result of investigations made
here by Post Office Inspector Madeira,
under the direction of Postmaster Fay,
during which it was discovered that
the provisions of the war revenue bill
which fixed additional po.«tage of 1 cent
on letters destined for points outside
the city, were being evaded by business
firms, the following order has been
issued by Postmaster Fay. on receipt
of advices from Washington.
"Persons or concerns presenting let-
ters in bulk for mailing for local de-
livery at a postoffice at another city,
on which postage is prepaid, at a less
rate than 3 cents an ounce or fraction
thereof, will be charged with the defi-
cient postage at the 3-cent rate. Such
deficiency to be collected upon delivery
to the addresses."
It was found by the postal authorities
here that many San Francisco firms
were sending their mail to Oakland to
be deposited — mail that was intended
for delivery there — and that only 2 cents
postage, the regular drop letter rate.
was affixed thereon. I
Final Check on the Food
Pledge Drive
The final checking on the food
pledges signed throughout the State of
California shows that during the period
ending November 17th. California nun
and women to the number of 544,001
pledged themselves to aid the United
States Food Administration in the con-
servation of food.
Despite the fact that California was
the last State in the United States to
get the food conservation campaign
under way, the final figures returned to
Washington show that California leads
all States of the United States in the
number of food pledges signed.
Following are the totals for the ten
leading counties of the State:
No.
County — Families Pledges Pet.
San Diego 19,592 23.262 118
Yuba 2,638 2.962 112
Marin 7.615 8,568 112
San Mateo 8.848 8.977 101
San Luis Obispo.... 5.092 4.945 97
San Joaquin 14.7.14 14.004 95
Lake 1,316 1,258 95
Contra Costa 10,000 8,618 86
Los Angeles 179,071 153,962 85
San Francisco 112,148 92,074 82
Community Recreation Fund
Drive Committee Named
John Clausen, chairman of the San
Francisco committee of the National War
Camp Community Recreation Fund, has
an army of business men ready for the
drive to be started Monday morning.
The commanders of the teams are: No.
1. William H. Crocker and Garret W.
McEncrney; No. 2, George A. Newhall
and John Rarneson: No. 3, William T.
Scsnon and James J. Pagan; No. 4. J
A. McGregor and Charles C. Moore:
No. 5, Selah Chamberlain and A. P.
Giannini; No. 6. John A. Hritton and
Charles Templeton; Nn. 7, K. R. Kings-
bury and Gavin McNab: No. 8. J. K.
.\rmsby and Marshall Ilalc: No. 9, F.
J. Kostcr and William Sproule; No. 10.
John H. Rosseter and Robert Dollar;
No. 11, M. H. de Young and F. L.
Lipman, and No. 12. W. P. Rourn and
Jesse W. Lilienthal.
Together with their captains, lieuten-
ants and workers, these men will meet
for their first council at luncheon in
the Palace Hotel today.
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
HEWnr-LUDLOW AUTO COMPANY, Inc
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE
Only Manufacturers of Worm Driven Axle W est of Philadelphia
!IK Hewitt-Ludlow Auto
Company, Inc., the factory
interior of which is shown
above, contains 50.000
square feet of floor space.
and equipment, including
^5 special machines for turning out
hiRh grade motor truck parts. The
company is now building a very com-
plete line of worm-drive motor truck.*?.
motor truck tractors, trailcts and semi-
trailers. They are making the only
worm-driven axle niantn'aciurcd west of
Philadelphia and also make in their
own plant many of the parts entering
into the construction of motor trucks
which are usually purchased and as-
sembled by truck manufacturers.
This company ha< also developed a
Endorsement Granted
The Charities Endorsement
Committee have granted endorse-
ment to the following organiza-
tions:
ITALIAN BOARD OF RELIEF
OF SA\ FRANCISCO.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN
FRANCISCO.
CATHOLIC SOCIETY FOR BE-
FRIENDING (.IRLS.
Members holding a list of the
endorsed organizations arc re-
quested to add the names of the
a'lovr fo their li«t.
ilistillatc railway passenger car for
operation on steam and electric roads
This latter car has been successfully
operated in several cities.
Prior to entering the auto truck field
the members of the Hewitt-Ludlow
.Auto Company were for years engaged
in dealing with engineering and manu-
facturing problems on the Pacific Coast,
and they have brought into the con-
struction of their trucks this engineer-
ing experience. Their trucks are now
widely used by the United States Gov-
ernment. California Highway Commis-
sion, municipalities and large corpora-
tions as well as individuals. The com-
pany employs over one hundred iiuii
at the above plant.
KNIOHT-COUNIHAN PRINTINO CO.. »l% ■ATTCMV ST.. ■. P.
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CHAMBER Or_COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Vol 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — NOVEMBER 29th. 1917
UfUm-^t
!Ko. 48
SAN FRANCISCO'S GENERAL CHARITY PROBLEM CANNOT
BE SOLVED BY THE FEDERATION IDEA
$120,000 Is Needed to Free Associated Charities
From Present Indebtedness
AN FRANCISCO'S general
rt'licf and charity problem '
cannot be solved by the |
federation idea. Tliis is
the conclusion reached
after a year's investi-
gation by the Charities Endorsement
Committee of the Chamber of Com-
merce. Extended investigations by this
committee in Eastern cities where tlie
federation idea has l)cen tried, de-
termined conclusively that the federa-
tion idea at the present time is in tlie
experimental sta^e with every indica-
tion that it will not prove the solution
that had been hoped for it.
At a meeting a year ago, of a num-
ber of public spirited and philanthropic
citizens, the Chamber of Commerce
was asked to make such investigations
as necessary to clarify the situation with
regard to charitable work in San I'ran-
cisco. The same gathering of men met
last Wednesday and heard the result
of the year's investigation. The Wed-
nesd.iy meeting was presided over by
President Frederick J. Kostcr of the
Chamber of Commerce, who reported
the conclusions of the committi-e as
"Utiined above.
In abandoning the idea of a federa-
tion, the various charities are of neces-
sity compelled to depend upon tli.ir
own resources and activities for funds.
Particularly is this true of the As-
sociated Charities the only association
in San I-'rancisco handling the general
local relief situation.
The dilemma which the .'\ssociated
Charities is now in with the alternative
of closing its doors unless aid is im-
mediately forthcoming was presented
at the Wednesday meeting. It was
made clear at this meeting that the
Chamber of Commerce could not con-
duct a campaign for funds for any in-
dividual charitable organization. The
Chamber of Commerce can investig.ite
and report on charitable organizations
as to their relief and the efTicient ad-
ministration of funds entrusted to
them by donors. At the Wednesday
meeting the .Associated Charities was
endorsed unqualifiedly by the Chamber
of Commerce.
As an outgrowth of this meeting,
therefore, an inde|tendent committee
I'as been formed under the leadership
of John A. Britton. which is conducting
a campaign to raise the $120,000 needed
to free the .Associated Charities from
its present indebtedness and to enable
it to continue its work during the year
1018. On this committee in addition
to Mr. Rritton are the following well
known citizens:
f T Fagan, H. G. Davis, C. E.
I'aeii, George II. I-ent, Bernard I'ay-
monville, .\. Haas. S. C Buckbee. Rolla
V. Watt, S. B. McNear. Sclah Cham-
berlain, A. C. Christeson, Robert Dol-
lar, A. E. Anderson and T. ,\. Hayes.
When it is considered that during
the first ten months of the present
year there were ^30 babies — foundlings
and abandoned children — in the care
of the .Associated Charities, and when
it is considered that there is at this
time no other agency here which could
carry on this work, the imperative nee<I
for maintaining this organization is
evident.
During this same ten months jieriod.
relief in food, rent, moving, etc., was
given to 1.487 families During the
I same i)eriod 5.10.^ days of free hos])itaI
: and sanitarium care were furnished to
311 patients.
The situation is tersely exprcsse<l in
\ an appeal issued by the Board of Di-
rectors of the .Associated Charities in
these words:
"Let every citizen who receives an
appeal from this committee feel that
it is as much a patriotic and a war-
I time duty to conserve the health and
jjireserve the lives of our little chiMren,
I and to make easier the lot of the de-
I pendents among us. as it is to provide
j for the greater relief in the area of
' the war."
304
Sa
Tmber r
Applications For Increased Rates A£Fecting San Francisco
Merchants Are Outlined
•■' '■ V a com-
biit the
The Traiffic Bureau is now
nntis-r^ from the Interstate C
-1 time to time uut-
s for increased rates
: 1- .1 11!' :cr tnr aineiuled 15th Section,
which requires that the carriers shall
•'■• ♦ ' •• ■ • n to file the tar
reased rates be
-- - --- -d to become cf
tcctive.
It i« not possible t-
piete list of these ap:
mori- i;iH...rtant ones members
nf ■ f»er of ( will be
pul'' the "Act] rom time
to time. _ Notices received from the
rominiMion so far show the following
■:.>ns affecting San Francisco
59— R. H. Countiss. Ak'ent — Restric
ti n II, fi,.. r.xii;,.., yjj Comanche or
<. of export cot-
lintcrs from St.
Louis Southwestern Ry. of Texas
stations to Pacific Coast ports.
IRS — R. H. Countiss. Agent — Potatoes
from Rriti<ih Columbia to United
States points.
^^ — R M. Countiss. .Agent — Antimony
Ore. C L.. from Nevada Northern
Ry <.tations south of East Ely. Nev.
to Matawan, N. J. and New York.
N. Y.
^19 — R. H. Countiss. Agent — Non-appli-
cation via Hopkins. Minn and the
Minneapolis & St. I.ouis R. R. of
rates on lumber and other forest
products from Trans-continental ter-
ritory to C. R. I. & P. Rv. stations.
Chicago to Morgan Park. III.
^72— R. H. Countiss. .Agent — First-class
rate from Gallup, N. M to Denver
group.
'""" " H Countiss. Agent— Trans-
■nental export das-: and com-
ity rates to Pacific Coast ports.
'^*'3 — R-. H. Countiss. Agent— Trans-
continental export class and com-
modity rates to Pacific Coast ports
'**^ — R . H. Countiss. Agent — Trans-
continental import class and rom-
"I'^dity rates from Pacific Coast
I12J— R. H. Countiss. Agent— Cancella
tion of consolidation and storagr-
in-transit arrangements covering
trans-rontinental easfbound move-
" ,' '- ' ' '^ and fruits and veget-
and otherwise, and
..i!.!U,I Hir.itS.
1146— R H. Countiss. Agent— Commod-
from Southeastern common
*< to Pacific Coast terminals
■■ "i certain intermediate points.
IIW — R. H. Countiss. Agent — Lumber
to Ft. Worth. Texas. I. C. C. No
1003.
l-'04— k. H Cr.ntl.K and F \(..r,.^
.Agents- in \N
Export 1 C. C. \
(Morris'). lUJJ and 1039 (Countiss'^
1204---R. H. Countiss and Eugene Mor-
ris, Agents — Rules and restrictions
involving trans-ci>ntincntal export
rates to Pacific Coast ports.
1326 — R. H. Countiss. .Agent — Rates on
bags, cotton, in bales, published in
Westbound Tariff N.. f>r,, I.C.C
No. 1034.
1326-— R, H. Countiss. .Xutmi— Restric-
tion in connection with nested arti-
cles, rule covering parts or pieces
constituting a complete article,
carload minimum weight on cotton
bags in bales: involving his West-
bound TariflF, I.C.C. No. 1034.
1399 — R. n. Countiss, .Agent- Rules and
commodity rates covering west-
bound trans-continental traffic.
1400— R. C. Fyfe. Agent. — Western
Classification; showing changes in
rules and ratings.
l-*35 — R. II. Countiss, .Agent. — Non-ap-
plication of service of handling silk
and other shipments in passenger
trains via N. O. & N. E. R. R. and
A. G. S. R. R.. and confining rates
on shades to window and porch
shades.
'•♦^2— R. H. Countiss, Agent — To amend
list of points in Texas from which
combination rates applv bv addinc
EI Paso. Texas Export Tariff I.C.C.
No. 1039.
1475 — R. H. Countiss. .Agent — Restrict-
ing the quantity of articles which
may be shipped with silo stock
K. C. in Easfbound Trans-con-
tinental Tariff I.C.C. No. 1010.
'•*98 — R. II Countiss. Agent — Protection
of fruits and vegetables now covered
bv notes 7 and 8 of his I.C.C. No
1511— R H. Countiss and E. R. Royd.
Agents— Export: Cotton and cotton
linters. tinned or coppered barbed
wire, machinerv. items Nos lO.S
185-A. 19.';-.A. 250and2«0-A or R ll"
Countiss ICC. No. 1039. Automo-
'm'1i"<: and parts, tinned or copnerd
' i-'-d wire, items Nos. 2.S. 140 and
1>5 of E. Morris' I. C. C. No. 63.>
1524 — R. H. Coimtiss. .Agent— Car length
restriction involving lumber and
f' '- «f products enumerated in items
N-'^ 4 D-.";. 6-R and 21-C of his
ICC. No 1001 and 4-R, 5. and 6-R
of his I.C.C. No. 1010.
^5^7-R. C. Fyfe, Agent-WeMern
Classification: Carload minimum
weight on plumbers' goods.
1549— K. H. CountiNS and E. Morris.
Agents — Demurrage. diversion,
switching and various facilities, priv-
ileges and deliveries involving export
freight moving through north Pac-
ific Coast ports.
1556— Northwestern Pacific R. R— Grain
and related articles, canned goods.
(Iried fruit, and class rates between
San Francisco and Tiburon. and
Pctaluma, Sebastopol and certain
contiguous stations.
1570 — R. H. Countiss, .Agent— Eastbound
Trans-continental import commo-
dities.
1579 — R. H. Countiss, .Agent — Eastbound
Trans-continental class and com-
modity rates.
1641 — R. IL Countiss, .Agent— Non-ap-
plication rates on shingles from
North Pacific Coast to St. Louis,
Mo., via the St. Louis-San Fran-
cisco Ry.
1653 — R. H. Countiss. .Agent— Rules and
commodity rates covering traffic be-
tween points in Minnesota, the Da-
kot.is, Manitoba and Ontario, an<l
California terminals in connecti' •
with coastwise steamer lines. '
1654 — R. H. Countiss, .Agent— Rules and
commodity rates covering trans-con-
tinental traffic to Minnesota, the
Dakotas, Manitoba and Ontario,
1655 — R. H. Countiss. .Agent — Trans-
continental chrome ore rates from
Grants Pass. Medford, and other
points in Oregon.
1656— R. H. Countiss. .Agent— Trans-
continental eastbound lumber and
forest products rates, rules and
charges.
1672— Pacific Steamship Co.— Round trip
fares between Seattle. Wash, and
California ports, and from California
ports to Spokane, Wash.
1690 — R. II. Countiss. .Agent — Import
nitrate of soda, C L.. from Pacific
Coast ports to points in Eastern
Canada.
1722— R. II. Countiss, .Agent — Non-ap-
plication via the Roseville-Ogden
Route, of rates on lumber and re-
lated articles from trans-continental
territory to Wabash R. R. stations.
Worth to Steele, III., inclusive.
'779— R. H. Countiss. .Agent — Non-ap-
plication of Trans-continental east-
bound rates from Davis Mill. Cali-
fornia, in connection with the N.
C O. Ry. via Reno. Nevada, and
the Southern Pacific Co., or the
.Southern Pacific Co.. via El Paso.
1822 — R. H. Countiss. .Agent — Rarley.
beans, canned goods, wines and
other rommodities from trans-con-
tinental territory to the .Atlantic
Seaboard via Gulf routes.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activitios
305
Camp Fremont Fund Assured
More than one-tenth of the $100,000
J iHccssary for the completion of Camp
I'rcmont and (he redemption of S;tn
Iranciscti's prmnise to the United
states (lovernment is already on hand
•ind fnrtlier successes assured l)y tlie
announcement matle by I'resi<lent I""rid-
erick J. Koster that a committee of one
hundred l)usiness men will be appointed,
each pledged to brinjj in $1,000. Presi-
dent Koster sounded the key note of San
Francisco's spirit on Monday noon when
the Citizens Committee to raise the fund
met on the floor of the Merchants Ex-
change. "Xever out of this room has
gone a failure", said Mr Koster in f)pcn-
ing the meeting.
John A. Hritton, chairman of the citi-
zens committee, reviewed the work that
has been done by his committee and
stated that $40,000 for the sewer work
at the camp has been underwritten by
less than twenty-five men, and the work
was under way. The occupancy of the
needed land will cost, he said, about
$100,000. This initial cost would end
.San Francisco's responsibility, as the
Government has agreed to undertake
all further expenses.
"Business men of San Francisco and
throughout the country," said Britton,
"will learn to give and give cheerfully
before the war is over."
Colonel Richard Park, U. S. A. en-
gineer corps, said that the Government
had already expended $2,000,000 on
Camp Fremont, but that the loss of
^ this amount would not be considered
if the army could not procure enough
land for drill purposes. The Govern-
ment has grown weary of paying dam-
ages on land under outside control, and
would not. according to Colonel Park,
sen<I another man to the camp unless
the additional ground was turned over
to the Army.
"I am not making an appeal," said
Colonel Park. "The Army is only ask-
ing for the land and for suitable sewer
connections outside the camp. We are
taking care of all the improvements in-
side the camp limits."
San Diego, the Colonel said, gave the
\rmy 8.000 acres rent free for five years
ind offered 50,000 acres more for one
year, with gas, electricity, water and a
new highwav. Tacoma came through
with $2.000,()00 and gave "O.OtX) acres.
I. OS .\ngeles offered sufficient land, but ,
it was not deemed suitable.
Congressman Julius Kaliii pointed out
the investment possibilities of Camp
Fremont. He stated that as soon as'
the 25.000 acres were turned over to
the Government 30,000 soldiers would be
sent immediately to the camp. The month-
ly pay roll for the soldiers, he said,
would exceed $1,500,000. And as it is |
the policy of the Government to buy ,
in local markets, all the food and stores,
for these troops would be purchased in !
California. He said the camp site was
the best of the many he had seen
tliroughout the country.
The subscriptions made on tli: floor
of the Exchange during ♦lie meeting
were:
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Co $1,500
Secured by John Tait 1.5f'0
W. R. Mearst 1.000
E. W. Hopkins, Union Ice Co 1,000
Senator James D. Phelan (second
sub.)
.Special sub.scription announced by
Frederick J. Koster
Redwood City Chamber of Com-
merce
Union Ice Company
M. A. Gunst & Co. (second sub.)
California Barrel Company (sec-
ond sub.) 250
Mitsui & Co 250
Ames-Harris-Neville Company 250
[Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co. 250
H. S. Crocker Company 250
Crane Company 150
Studebaker Corporation 100
Sinshcinier & Co 100
Pacific States Electric Co. (second
sub.) 100
Volmer & Perry 100
A. Mack 100
Terminal Investment Company.... 100
Arnstcin, Simon & Co 100
.■\. Lcttich 100
Henry Rhine & Co 100
Greenebaum, Weil & Michels 100
Cash Mercantile Company 25
Sing Fat & Co 20
500
500
500
500
250
Railroads Move Troops Rapidly
Some idea of how quickly the conti-
nent is being spanned by tlic khaki
contigent can be obtained from a state-
ment by local officials of the Railroads'
War Board that 8,000 soldiers have just
been moved from the Pacific to the At-
lantic. 3.700 miles, in just six and one-
half days. The men carried all their
erpiipment with them and were provided
with sleeping cars by the Pullman Com-
I)any. The trains operated in sixteen
sections and consisted of twelve tourist
cars and two baggage cars. There are
) five hundred men to a train.
The Pullman Company has establish-
d "war headquarters" at Washington.
and has already supplied sleeping cars
for the movement of half a million men.
To assure the safety of soldiers in
transit, tlie railroads have adopted an
average speed of twenty-five miles an
hour for all troop trains except when
freight cars are included, when the speed
is reduced to twenty miles an hour.
Fire Loss Exaggerated
The following is received from the
.\lbers Bros. Milling Company:
The reports of our fire loss have
been somewhat exaggerated. Our flour
mill was only partially destroyed. Cer-
eal riiill No. 1 and our poultry plant
remain tminjured.
With the assistance of our mills lo-
cated in Portland, Seattle. Tacoma and
Los Angeles, we are able to fill any
orders that may be received.
California Extension
Division
In its effort to make accurate and
comprehensive information reg.irding
public utilities more wi«lesprea'd, the
University of California Extension Div-
ison has met with the hearty co-opera-
tion of the State Railroad Commission
and corporation experts in public utility
problems, all of whom have donated
their services for a course of lectures
on the subject of public utility prob-
lems.
President Max Thelen of the Com-
mission will inaugurate the course Wed-
nesday evening, November 28th at 7.30
in the Railroad Commission Assembly
Room, 833 Market Street with an in-
itial talk on the "Railroads in War
Time." Mr. Thelen will be followed by
other speakers each Wednesday evening
for fifteen weeks. Registration may be
made at the .San Francisco office of
the Extension Division, 62 Post Street.
A study is to be made of all public
utility problems, embracing financial,
legal, engineering, administrative and ac-
counting methods under Commission
regulation. The speakers for the course
will include: Mr. Paul Sinsheimer, late
of the Commission: President. Max
Thelen; Commissioners Edwin O. Ed-
gerton, Frank R. Devlin, Alexander
Gordon; Col. H. D. Loveland; Attorney,
Douglas Brookman: Chief Engineer,
Richard Sachse; Chief Auditor, L. R.
Reynolds; Recorder, Frederick O'Brien,
all of the Railroad Commission.
In addition: J. T. Shaw, Attorney
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Com-
pany: R. A. Thompson. Director of
Valuation of the Interstate Commerce
Commission of the Western Division;
Mr. .Mian Mathew. Attorney Western
Pacific Ry.; Mr. Arthur Kelly, Consult-
ing Engineer: Mr. Harvey Sanborn. Rate
Expert and .Attorney; Mr. Arthur Roehl.
Railroad Expert and Attorney.
Fraudulent Motion Picture
Advertising
The San Francisco Advertising Club
has called the attention of the business
community to the following warning
which is quoted in part herewith: "It
has come to our attention that two
fraudulent motion picture advertising
men are operating in San Francisco
who offer to make advertising films of
business establishments and place them
on the screens of a list of theatres
throughout the country. The party
solicited is appealed to, to enter into
a contract and pay out money for the
making of the pictures. The showing
of the same has always been delayed,
the explanation of the solicitor being
that the order has to have their 'Home
Office O. K'."
"In calling your attention to this, the
San Francisco Advertising Club is
merely seeking to protect you and
would like your co-operation in ap-
prehending these culprits."
I« )«
Thomas W. Simmons & Company
announce tliat they are now prepared
to quote prices on steel products from
warehouse stocks for immediate ship-
ment.
306
S9n Francisco Chamber of Cotnmerco Activitioi
SAN FRA.^CISCO
CHAMBER COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES .
Fntrred as second-class matirr
January 7. 1915. at the Post
(tffice at San Francisco, Cali-
fornia undrr the act of
March 3. 1879
Subscription Price. Fifty
Cents per Year
Published weekly by the
s \ V I I.' A vr I <(n
465 Caiitornia Street
San Francisco
rOQ WHAT YOU W
CALL - - -
/ANT TO KNOW I
- KCAraNY 111 I
National ForeLfn Trade Con-
▼ention— Cincinnati
The Coin cntiou to be hcM in Cin-
cinnati February 7th. Sih and 9th prom-
ises to be the biKKest and most im-
portant meetinK ol business men ever
held. As hotel accommodations are
limited. tho>e intendini; to try and at-
tend had better make application
promptly.
There are still a few reports of the
last convention left, which members
can have upon personal application.
They consist of nearly six hundred
pages of a verbatim report of the pro-
ceedings. 1^ 1^
To Those Interested in
Foreign Trade
In order to get the names of San
Francisco exporters, importers and
manufacturcr.s before buyers and sel-
lers in foreign countries, the Foreign
Trade Department is considering the
advisability of having a monthly sup-
plement to the "Activities" devoted to
brief foreign trade news issued once a
month to be sent to all American
Consuls and Chambers of Commerce in
the countries bordering the Pacific
Ocean. On the back of this supple-
ment (which will consist of one sheet
at first) cards of San Francisco ex-
porters, importers and manufacturers
will be inserted free. The space al-
lotted to each will be about 3'i by
Hi inches, they will all be of the
•^ame style of type and form and can
show the name of the firm, address,
cable address, bank reference and what
lines they would like to buy or .«ell.
This would give Oriental shippers a
business directory of San Francisro
firms and by making the reading mat- 1
ter each month sufficiently attractive
would probably result in their being!
kept on file. Cards might be run each
month or if too many each alternate i
month or every quarter. At the end of,
the year they would be hound in I
pamphlet form with reading matter
<1< -criptive of the port, the city and the
state The department would like the
^tictrcstions of interested members on
this proposed plan. Later if it was
successful it might be duplicated in the
Spanish language to Latin American
countries. LET US HEAR WHAT
YOU THTXK OF THIS PLAN. '
Opporfunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arr intrrr»tr<l write to Foreign
J I rsde Drp«rtment of the Chamber of
Commerce (iving number.
1728. Leon (..Nicaragua; party wishes
to get in tuuch with exporters of dry
gouds and notions. lia^ traveled fur
!ieven year» in Central and South .\merica
.\l>o desires to communicate with firnis
who have purchasing houses in Japan
and would be willing to export to South
.\merica. References.
1729. Shanghai (China) firm wishes
to communicate with importers of
Chinese products of all kind>, such as
albumen, alum, antimony, beans, bone,
liristles, camphor, castor oil, egg yolk,
goat skins, peanuts, oils, etc.
1730. Local organization wi>hes to
communicate with lirm> in the market
for large «iuantity of chlorate potash.
1731. .Montreal (Canada) party is de-
sirous of communicating with exporters
of wine. References.
1732. Local firm desires to get in
touch with firms in the market for
Chinese dried eggs — yolks or albumen.
1733. Tokyo (Japan) I'lriu wishes to
represent exporters of lubricating oils,
gasoline, paraffin, pig iron, vaseline,
turpentine, oil, pitch, paints, tires, varn-
ish, metals, chemicals, leather and arti-
ficial leather.
1734. Haiphong (Indo China) party
wishes to get in communication with im-
porters of lead, zinc, block tin, etc.
1735. .North Perth (West .\ustralia)
party is desirous of communicating with
exporters of machinery for tlic manu-
facture of straw covers for bottles.
1736. Hanoi ( Indo China) firm wish-
es to comnuinicate with importers of
Baskets of rattan and rush (Indo
Chinese make), mocha coflFec. pepper
(white, black and red) and hand made
lace.
1737. Ures (Mexico) firm wishes to
communicate with importers of dairy
house supplies.
1738. Malacca (Straits Settlements)
firm wishes to communicate with ex-
porters of provisions of all kinds.
Placement Bureau
I >o not hesitate to rail on the
Placement Bureau — Kearny 112 if
\ou med any Stenographers,
Hookkeepers or Assistant Hook-
keepers. Typists or General < >fTice
Clerks. We have them
669. Sales nianager, can handle sales,
look after collections and purchasing of
>upplies, or go out and get the busi-
ness. Legal education and office train-
ing. Local references.
670. Electrical engineer — g r a c| u a t e
University of California — associate mem-
ber .'\. 1. E. E., would like a position
with some manufacturing company. Has
had considerable exjieriencc installing
and operating industrial electrical in-
stallations. Hest of references anil
recommendations.
' 671. Young man, exjjerienced in im-
port and export business seeks po-ition.
.Speaks I'rench, Spanish an<l F.ngli>h and
can furnish local references.
672. Hustler, who is not afraid of
work, desires connection with respon-
sible firm. Has had selling experience,
as well as property accountant with ex-
cellent connections with government
' supply, army or otherwise. If you sup-
ply the government in any way this
' man's services will be valuable to you.
I W-672. Young woman of pleasing
personality who is capable of taking
charge of an office desires a positii /
Is a competent accountant, having had
banking and commercial training. First-
-class references.
i 674. Young man possessing a
'thorough knowledge of dry goods and
draperies would like a position with
wholesale dry goods house. Is single
and has a good personality. Local ref-
I erences.
I 675. A man of good appearance, pos-
I sessing executive ability, wishes position.
Experience includes organizing work.
secretarial and selling. Willing to leave
the city, if necessary. 39 years of age.
New Members
Drake Lock-Nut Co.. Mfrs. Lock Xuts,
1401 Folsom St.
P. A. Erbes. Western Sales Manager,
The Measurcgraph Co., 742 Market
St.
Vernon Handley. Kale-.Mta Slide Co.,
1028 Market St.
Ralph E. Hyatt, Ores and Pig Iron,
S2i Rialto RIdg.
Isaac Pennv. General Contractor, 1059
Phelan BIdg.
Porterville Magnesite Co. of Cal.. The,
Mining. 391 Monadnock Bldg.
Milton Thwing. Bar Pilot. 2225 11th
.\ve., Oakland. Cal.
Western Motors Co., Automobiles. 2000
Van Ness Ave.
Wolf Co.. The, Wholesale Clothing,
46-48 Sansome St.
Wolworth Mfg. Co., Mfrs. Valves. Fit-
tings. Tools, etc., 419 Rialto Bldg.
San Francisco Spirit
The San Francisco spirit is being
manifested in the multiplied activities of
the A(\ Club these days in preparation
of the National Convention to be held
in this city July, 1918.
The Cliaml)er of Commerce recently
participated in the joint luncheon given
to Senator Johnson which brought out
a large attendance.
The .^d Club is participating through
active and energetic committees in all
the team work now being done in the
interest of a Liberty Loan. Y. M. C. A.
Drive. War Camp Recreation. Camp
Fremont, and other war activities.
The Ad Club is appealing to the
business community of .San Francisco
to a«sist the organization in preparint^
for the National Convention to be held
here next year. >fany of the larger firms of
this cifv have designated renrescnta-
tives who have joined the .Ad Club
individually.
San Tranclsco Chamber of Commerco Activitios
307
Trade
at a Glance
by Bradstreets
San Francisco
\Vlu)lc>aIi' and Jul)l)iiii; Truilc - I'air.
Retail Trade- I'air.
Mamifactiirinj; and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
Portland
Wliolcsale Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Iniprovin^t.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\itive.
Collections — Good.
Car shortage bccominji acute.
Los Angeles
Wholesale and Johhinn Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — l-air.
Manufacturing and Industry — Good.
Collections — Fair.
Government Or<lers— .Active.
Seattle
Wholesale and Jol)l)iii^r Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Iniprovinj?.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctivc.
Collections — Good.
Tacoma
Wholesale and Johhinj; Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .Active.
Collections — Fair.
Retail Trade — Good.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jnljhinjr Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .Active.
Collections — Fair.
San Francisco to Be
Well Advertised
The Chauii)cr of Conuncrcc has re-
ceived an advance proof of the ad-
vertisement that is to be run by the
Union I'acilic System in the principal
newspapers throughout the east and
middle west c©ncernin>!: San l*"rancisco
and its attractions. Mr. S. !■". Booth.
General A^ent of the Union Pacific
System in San I'rancisco, called the
attention of the Cliaml)er to this cam-
paign. Much of this work is being
done that directly benefits San Fran-
cisco but which the Rcneral public and
even the members of the Chamber of
Commerce do not come in contact with.
The advertisement is so attractive
and forceful that we are quotinn part
of it herewith:
SAN FRANCISCO
\'our Visit to California is not Complete
Unless you Include San Francisco.
Don't miss visiting this wonderful
city of contrasts. Here Occidental
meets Oriental. The pleasure lovinji
Latin races contribute gayety to the
city.
The Chinese and Japanese give it a
picturesque touch. Scarcely is there a
region on the surface of the globe
which has not a counterpart in San
Francisco. Native stores, theatres,
restaurants and cafes abound. This is
San Francisco the Cosmopolitan.
On the other hand is San Francisco
the Metropolitan. The retail stores
are among the finest in America — some
of them arc unique. Visit the theatres,
public buildings, palatial hotels, and
justly famed restaurants. There are
hundreds of places of interest.
Within easy distance of San Fran-
cisco are other places you should visit
in California."
Marine Department
Business Opportunities For You
The Board of Supervisors of the City
and County of San Francisco will re-
ceive proposals until 3:00 p. m.. Decem-
ber 10th, for lithographing 3,500 school
bonds.
The Depot Quartermaster, 425 Central
Building. Los .\ngeles. Cal.. will receive
bids until 10 a. m., December 3rd, for
supplying miscellaneous auto accessor-
ies, such as wrenches, spark plugs, pipe
valves, etc.
The Depot Quartermaster, Fort Ma-
son, Cal.. will receive until 12:00 noon.
December 10th, offers for furnishing
hay for shipment to the Philippine
Islands.
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be
received at the oflFice of the Depart-
ment Quartermaster. 605 Market Street,
San Francisco, until 11:00 a. m.. De-
cember 17th, on quantities of beef
Q. M. C. Form 120 of July. 1917,
Serial 1 for delivery in such quantities
as may be required f. o. b. forts and
camps as listed in circular.
Western Sales Co., 74 Board of Trade
Bldg., Chicago, 111., are in the market
for small toys.
San Jose, Cal., is seek-
for a large tract of
R.
L. Fusch.
ing a market
timber land.
Carvalho & Co., 525 Hearst Bldg.,
San Francisco are in the market to
sell Wolfram ore, sodium tungstate.
molybcnium, tin and antimony regulus.
California China Co., Box 122, Na-
tional City, Cal., desires to get in touch
wjith a reliable collection agency in this
city.
IIoflFmeister Bros., Buck Fork. Ore.,
desires to ship poultry to relialile San
Francisco commission merchants.
C. R. Foster, R. R. II., Box 278-A,
Fresno, Cal., would like to ship rabbits,
wild and domestic fowls to commission
houses in this city.
Joseph Tabet, Sanderson, Texas, is in
the market for silk handkerchiefs,
shawls, kimonas and other silk novelties
wholesale.
J. H. Miller, Oakland. Ore., is in the
market for sawmill machinery.
H. A. Morrison, c/o A. Macdonald
Co., Winnipeg. Man., Canada: desires
to get in touch with wholesale grocers
in this city.
F'aul Pcipcrs. 1232 Produce Street,
Los Angeles, Cal., desires to get in
touch with wholesale dealers in arti-
chokes and brusscls sprouts.
Miss B. M. Hampton, Santa Mar-
guerita, Cal., wishes to get in com-
munication with dealers in waste paper.
The California & Oregon Lumber
Co. have purcha>ed from tlie Hammond
Luniber Co. the .Steanier Xicanicuin
She will replace the Steauur Quinault
recently lost, and will operate iietween
Brooking Landing, Oregon, and laii-
fornia ports.
The Bark Narwhal was fixed last
week to carry case oil from San
Francisco to New Plymouth. She re-
ceives a freight of $1.45 per case , i Jan-
uary and 1-ebruary loading.)
The ne.xt sailing of the Pacific Mail.
Panama Line, will be Steamer City of
Para, leaving San I'rancisco about
November 27th, touching at Mexican
and Central American ports.
The Commonwealth Government
Line's freighter Australport will sail
from San Francisco for Sydney, N. S.
VV., on December 22nd. Balfour, Guth-
rie & Co. are Pacific Coast Agents for
this line.
The Steamer Huml)oldt arrived here
November 20th from Seattle with cargo
for local delivery. This vessel, which
operates regularly between Seattle and
Southeastern -Alaska ports, will receive a
thorough overhauling while in port,
under supervision of Manager Max
Kalish.
Steamer Northland lias l)cen pur-
chased by Alberts Brothers from Parr
McCormick & Co. for $275,000 and will
be used by them in transporting grain
cargoes from the Northern Coast to
this city. This is the second coasting
steamer taken over by this concern
within the last six months.
Steamer O. M. Clark has been char-
tered to carry lumber cargo from the
Columbia River to Peru by Balfour,
Guthrie & Co.
The pressing demand for tonnage is
bringing back to the seas many old
time clipper ships which for the last
ten to fifteen years have been used as
barges on the .Atlantic Coast. The latest
one to appear is the Ship E. B. Sutton,
recently rebuilt in the east. .Several
other old time vessels also will be re-
rigged and placed into commercial serv-
ice, including the Luzon. New Jersey.
Sea King. T, F. Chapman. Governor
Robie. and Henry Failing. All of these
vessels were former tea clippers out
of the Orient and for many years
carried cargoes between New York and
San Francisco in the old Sutton and
Bcebe Line.
British Steamer Wairuna which left
.Auckland on May 31st for San Fran-
cisco has been posted at Lloyds as
missing.
The Steamer Dicto has been chartered
by the Robert Dollar Co. for freight
from San Francisco for Yokohama and
Kobe. Quick despatch will be given,
the vessel loading November 22nd and
sailing on November 28th.
308
San TrAnrUco Chamber of Commerc* Actlviti«t
Transcontinental Rate Hearings at Portland
>> Utc ca
f the 1
t June .Hi, I'Jir. mIiuU
rricr* III n-tnovf from
on N ••! were set by
thr , ;»c of the pro-
itic iieur .unrndmrnt to the
ion of the Interstate Com-
tiii'c Act, which requires the Com-
mission to pass upon all advances in
'-• po«ed by any carriers prior
V I. 1920. before permittinR
lb' -ignnted by
the * !. and under
the new statute it is provided thai such
informal hearings shall not interfere
with any rights of the shippers under
the general act. Armrdingly. shippers
will ' ' • • ■ ,,<.5t against
•iny . . even after
the (..■..,,, ,i"H 11 >ii.iil n.i\c permitted
them to be »"iled. It is to be expected
that the Commission may make some
changes in these proposed rates before
they are filed.
The hearing at Portland was very
largely attended. Representation was
made by and testimony was received
from the commercial bodies of Seattle.
Tacoma. Spokane. Portland, the Wil-
lamette Valley and San Francisco. The
Chamber was represented by the At-
torney and Manager of the Traffic
Bureau. There were also present a
number of representatives of special
trade and industrial interests from
Seattle to San Diego The hearing
occupied two days.
The proposed transcontinental tariffs
cancel all less-carload commodity rates
and blanket the intermountain rates to
the co.isf and all points between, with
•he t that in certain Schedule
'^ 5'. ^ covered by the recent
decisji-ii <ii tiic Commission a grade is
carried to the coast, so that in those
■u c» the rates to the coaxt are
r than the rates to the inter-
■■-" '...i.!t». .Mr M -•" .'
f the (
c of the
ot carload and l^s<«-carloail
\ rates and coinincnted favor
I the disscnltiiK' opininn of
■ ncr Harlan, which supports
ition. He also urged,
that it is a poor
;. ..I ■.•■> ' ii.tt work both ways.
>ince Chicago was accorded the
rates to the coast as New York
when active competition was present
through the canal, this competition
having been withdrawn temporarily,
N'ew York should receive the same
benefit of market competition and re-
ceive the same rates to the coast that
Chicago is granted. He suggested that
the tarifTv might h.ive been ci>nstructe<I
by blanketing all eastern defined terri-
tory, as has been heretofore done, and
extending the blanket not only to the
coast but to the intermediate points in
such manner as to remove departures
from the 4th Section, thus giving to
the consumer in this country the ad-
vantage of the eastern markets upon
ctjual freight rates during the tempor-
ary absence of water competition. This
system of blanketing l>oth western and
eastern territory is exemplified in the
Pacific Coast products rates eastbound
Mr. Mann also filed exhibits showing
the financial condition of the western
c.irriers reaching the coast, for the first
eight months of 1917, and also tabula-
tions of the proposed commodity rates
comparing them with the existing rates,
showing the amount of the increase
per 100 pounds and also the amount of
the differenti.ils between the coast and
the maximum intermediate points in
those cases where the rates arc graded
lip to the coast. There are found in
the proposed tariffs some instances
which the carriers designate as excep-
tional, where the rates arc raised both
to the intermountain points and to the
coast. Such, for example, arc the rates
proposed upon drugs and medicines.
These exceptional increases arc set
forth in detail in these exhibits.
It is deemed improbable that the new
rates can become effective prior to the
first of January, 1918.
The Western Classification Committee
will on Tuesday. December 4. 1917. take
up and consider the advisability of
changing the classification on the fol-
lowing commodities:
Paper. Rraided or Twisted.
Unseed Oil Cake,
Cotton Seed Cake,
Peanut Oil Cake,
Corn Oil Cake,
Fossils,
Feed Animal or Poultry: Buttermilk.
Whey Refuse.
Printing Presses.
Lathing.
" -ird Cake.
r. Brass or Bronze: Plate or
.".cot.
Nuts. Edible,
Ores: Zinc Concentrates.
Feed, .\nimal or Poultry: Dog Biscuits,
Proposed Classification Changes
Among the Momberr
The Nitrolene Oil Company has just
■p' n<'d San Francisco headquarters at M
■»S Steuart Street. This company "
lis a highly refined lubricating oil
1 r autotnobilet It is expected that a
refinery will be erectetl in San Fran
CISCO in the near future. George Mar-
tin is manager of the compnny which
formerly was located in T.os Angeles.
The Il.illywoful Shipyards. Inc. have
opened San Francisco offices at room
)*00 I-ife Building. David Hollywood
the prime mover in the enterprise
is in charge The plant is being in-
stalled in Oakland.
The Quaker Oats Coini)any has
moved from the Santa Marina Building
to the Southern Pacific Building.
S. C. Fsmond. Builder of Business
Systems, has removed his offices to 525
Market Street.
Lord & Thomas, .\dvertising special-
ists, have opened offices in the Hobart
Building. Mr. Hill Blockett is their
representative.
It is reported that the Mohawk Rub-
ber Company, of .Akron. Ohio, are to
open a branch at Van Ness Ave. and
Austin Street.
Endless Chain Schemes Illegal
The Charities Endorsement Commit-
tee arc in receipt of the following let-
ter from Postmaster Chas. W. Fay with
reference to Chain Letters:
"Office of Postmaster
San Francisco. Cal.
November 21, 1917.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
San Francisco, Cal.
.Attention of Charities Fiulnrscment
Committee,
flentlemen:
Replying to your letter of November
20, 1917:
I wish to inform you that the Soli-
citor for the Post Office Department
has advised this office that the Depart-
ment regards endless chain schemes
as illegal, for the reason that they
generally work a fraud upon the public
Yours truly.
(Signed) Chas. VV. Fay.
Postmaster."
.Shells, Incandescent Lamp Socket.
Plaster Grounds. Iron or Steel.
Blast Furnace Bronzes.
Dill Weed,
Wire. Zinc,
Ores: Lead Concentrates.
Shale,
Printed Matter, Paper or Paperboard.
thatts (Lead or Zinc Mine Refuse).
Bullion. Base (Copper or Lead
Bullion),
Beverages. Fruit.
Cabinets. Pneumatic,
Fruit, Dried or Evaporated: Peel.
Lemon or Orange.
S'8"s. .f^'ass or Glass and Metal or
U ood Combined,
Cans, Empty— Cream or Milk Shipping.
Carriers. Bottle,
Glassware,
Barrels, Half Barrels, Casks. Drums.
etc.
Railway Cars,
Fence Ratchets. Iron or Steel,
Building and Roofing Paper,
Glass. Powdered.
•Agricultural Implements, other than
hand,
Plates. Crushing or Grinding,
Clay Products— Sewer Pipe. Drain
Tile, etc..
Linseed Oil.
Turn Head Bin Bottoms,
Resistance Grids.
Evaporated Fruits and Vegetables.
Water Heaters,
Boiler Plugs.
Members desiring further information
may obtain same by applying to the
Transportation Department of the
Chamber.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerca Activitiak
309
San Francisco Businessmen Express Gratitude to Congressional
Representatives
N a gatlicrinn over lialf a
thousand strong the mem-
bers of the Chamber of
("ommcrcc met in the Hall
Koom of the Palace Hotel
last Monday evening. The
uvcujiuii uas in the nature of a public
appreciation of the notable work, and
the tireless eflforts of the California
Delegation in Congress.
There was no room left for doubt
as to just how much that service was ap-
preciated by the San Francisco busi-
ness community. The lusty cheers that
greeted Senator Phelan and Congress-
man Kahn voiced our sentiments in
true Western style. The masterful
manner in which Representative Hayes
of San Jose and a former representa-
tive of San I'rancisco presented the
banking situation was roundly ap-
plauded. Honorable Henry Z. Osborne,
a former president of the I.os .-Kngeles
Chamber of Commerce, summed up
the present international situation in
a well prepared paper. Representative
Lea, of Santa Rosa, hit the keynote of
the evening when he (juoted the now
famous statement "We Will Win."
The audience was brought to its feet
many times during the evening, first
during the singing of "The Marseillaise"
by Mr. lUilotti who responded to a
much appreciated encore. .\gain dur-
ing the rendering of the Star Spangled
Hanner.
Congressman Osborne said in part:
The great war enactments of Congress
included the declaration of the state of
war .\pril 5th, followed bv the Liberty
bond bill of $7,0(X1.n00.()06 .\pn\ 24th:
the selective draft bill, which was
guided and directed by our able and
<listinguished colleague and leader, Hon.
Julius Kahn. on Way 18th: the Espion-
age bill June 15th: the food control
bills August 10th; the second Libertv
loan bills providing $11,000,000,000 Sep-
tember 24th: the War Revenue bill
October 5th; the Soldiers and Sailors
Insurance bill October 6th, and the
enormous war appropriation bills May
10th and September 24th.
These various measures constituted
grants of power and finance greater
than were ever before made by any
Congress in our history, or by any
parliamentary body in the history of
the world. The giant national power
of America, lying dormant for a period
of more than a half century, is now
San Francisco Association for
the Study and Prevention
of Tuberculosis
.\ campaign for the sale of 5.000,000
Red Cross Christmas Seals is now be-
ing undertaken by the above Associa-
tion, which is a branch of the National
Association for the Study and Pre-
vention of Tuberculosis.
Mrs. TTenry Payot. one of the direc-
tors of the San Francisco Association,
is in charge of the campaign. This is
the only method employed by the As-
sociation to raise funds and has the
(Concluded in last column)
fully aroused, and in action. The Presi-
dent, the Congress, the powerful war
boards and commissions, the Army and
Navy, and the great body of the Amer-
ican people — men, women and children
— are working together for the com-
mon purpose of maintaining the liberty
and integrity of our country, as against
a powerful, ruthless, and unscrupulous
autocracy. Our great Americans, with-
out regard to party, such as former
Presidents William Howard Taft and
Theodore Roosevelt, an«l Charles F.
Hughes, .Mton H. Parker, and William
Jennings Bryan, sometimes nominees of
their • respective political parties for
President are all strenuously supporting
President Woodrow Wilson and his
administration in the prosecution of
the war, the winning of which is by
them deemed essential to the maintain-
ance of our national life.
The American women also are giving
undivided support to the national cause.
They have everywhere volunteered to
assist in the great work. They have
organized Red Cross societies and relief
organizations of every description for
the purpose of brightening the lives of
our soldiers and sailors and the care
of those of their dependents who re-
main at home. They have converted
social organizations into great pa-
triotic organizations. Whoever has wit-
nessed the thousands of women all
over the United States diligently using
Merchant Ships in Cali-
fornia Yards
More than $200,000,000 in war-
ships and $.^00,000,000 in merchant
vessels of steel ;iiid wood is the
contribution that the yards and
labor of the P.icific Coast arc
making to the war. according to
the following tabulation given out
Monday by United States Senator
James D. Phelan:
Steel vessels for which contncts
are closed:
Xumber Tonnage Cost
73 700,000 $105,000,000
Steel vessels for which contracts
arc about to be closed:
Xumber Tonnage Cost
21 .-. 150,000 $ 30.000.000
Wooden vessels for which con-
tracts are closed:
N'umbcr Tonnage Cost
12 50.000 $ 6.000.(X)0
106 900.000 $141,000,000
Grand total, both steel and wood
in Pacific Coast yards in next six
months:
Xumber Tonnage Cost
300 2.000,000 $300,000,000
L^. S. warships uiuler construc-
tion at Pacific Coast yards.
Union Iron Works $145,000,000
Mare Island ,10.000.0(X1
Long Reach 2..50O.000
Seattle Construction
anfl Drydock Co 20.000.00(1
Rremerton 4.000,000
Total $201. .500.000
the hours which otherwise would be
spent in leisure or in the pursuit of
pleasure, knitting sweaters, wristlets, and
other garments for the comfort of men
that they have never seen, and never
will see, cannot but be touched by their
loyal and unselfish activities.
These are all splendid portents and
all tend to bring about the final vic-
tory.
Speaking for myself, in normal times
1 am a partisan, and heartily and firmly
believe in the national principles and
economic policies of the Republican
party. I now do so believe. Rut in
all the great questions arising from
this war, I know no political party. I
cast my vote in Congress on all war
measures absolutely without reference
to political considerations and solely
with a view to the honor .md success
of our beloved country. I am first of
all an American, and as an American
feel that our success in this great war
in which we are engaged overshadows
all other considerations. T hold it to
be my highest duty, as it is my pleas-
ure, not only to refrain from carping
criticism of the President and his
administration in the conduct of the war
but to give my voice and vote in Con-
gress to every measure of legislation
that will strengthen the hands of the
President as the Commander-in-Chief
of our .\rmy and Navy. Upon him
the American people have placed the
responsibility. To him should Con-
gress give the power, reserved criti-
cism if any be thought to be deserved,
until unencumbered thereby the great
work has been performed.
Let us all. whatever may be our in-
dividual fortunes in life, as Californians
and as Americans stand together for
our common country. Let each in his
own way contribute every ounce of
power which he may be possessed of or
enabled to exercise for the cause of
our great nation. We firmly believe
that success in this terrible war will
be effectual in bringing about a condi-
tion which will prevent all war in the
future. It is a war against wars: in
favor of the weak and poor of every
country; against the exercise of un-
bridled power, the bur<lens of mili-
tarism and of autf)cracv: and a war
for the preservation and integrity of our
beloved country, the United States of
.'\m erica.
(Continued from first column")
approval and sanction of the .A-nerican
Red Cross and is .allowed to use the
Red Cross symbol.
The work of the .Association in
the prevention and care of tuberculosis
always an important work in large
communities, is doubly important at
this time owing to the discovery by
medical examiners of thousands of un-
suspected cases of tuberculosis among
the men drafted for the war.
The San Francisco Association for
the .Study and Prevention of Tuber-
culosis is endorsed by the Charities
Fndorsement Committee of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
The Industrial Advance of ^^
San Francisco
THE STEINMETZ-JARL COMPANY
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY-SIX
N'E year kko thrrc
was called lo the
attrniiitn of thr San
I ('hamhrr of
' a new fac-
I'M > 1.., .ittd on City
Hall Avenue. Ihis was found to
|>r .1 ...I. .rii %vith a biK l>u«iinfss
in a tit.
Mr \T, who H now op-
rratiuK with Mr. Jarl. the rubber
fire factory at 572-76 l-'ojootn
"■ ■! shown in this picture,
il in this city in the rubber
iKf busin It a year ajjo
at the .1 rst mentioned.
■••''■ a iaii..i> loiitaining about
square feet of floor space
:!iree employees.
The product which compelled
expansion and removal to a larKer
factory at their present location
was the "Bulls Kyc" tread tire,
the invention of Mr. Steinmetz,
who has had many years of ex-
perience in the larKcst rubber tire
factories of the Fast. This tire
combines non-skid an<] lonR-wear-
inK features. It is made up of
•liscs of alternate layers of rubber
and fabric rolled together and
sliced and these slices so placed
that the wear on the tire comes
on the ends of the«-e shallow rolls
of tough composition. It is the
exposed fabric which produces
the non-skid feature and makes
fast wear almost impossible.
In addition to this tire and tire
covering, the Steinmetz Jarl Co
manufactures five diflFerent desiK"s
in retread bands used by vulcan-
izers in retreadinR. This firm is
already finding ready sales for its
products in all points on the
Pacific Coast.
Their present plant contain-
16.000 s<|uare feet of floor space
on three floors: employs a'* hijjh
as 46 employees and is equipped
with the very latest machinery
used bv eastern manufacturers.
Mr. Steinmetz. after liis years of
experience in Eastern rubier fac-
tories occupying acres of ground,
speaks with the greatest nf en-
thusiasm about the ideal condi-
tions of this State for the rubber
industries. In this section rul)ber
can be worked under natural tem-
perature conditions whereas in
Akron and other Eastern cities
the immense buildings necessarily
have to be heated by artificial
heat with its consequent excessive
expense.
'Bulls Eye** Tread Tire Factory, Occupying 16,000 Square Feet
of Floor Space
KNIOHT-COUNIMAN PRINTINa CO . Ill •ATTIHT ST.. ■. P
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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TAe Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — DECEMBER 6th. 1917
C\Co- 49
PATRIOTIC AND BUSINESS DUTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
TO RAISE FREMONT FUND
$150,000 Needed by Saturday to Assure
Cantonment
F on next Saturday night
Chairman John A. Britton
of the Camp Fremont Fund
is able to assure the Trus-
tees of Stanford University
that there is a Ruarantee
of $45,000 up for the additional acreage
demanded by the government for the
training camp at Palo Alto, within ten
days thousands of troops will be quar-
tered at Fremont.
This is the assurance given by Chair-
man Britton to the business men of
San Francisco last Monday at the Palace
Hotel, when the final drive for the $150,-
000 fund was started. The varied interests
in San Francisco that will benefit by the
completion of the camp are assured by
Mr. Britton that immediately upon the
guarantee of the necessary money to
the Government, Major General Murray
has assured him that he will order
troops to Fremont. It is said that not
less than 30,000 troops will be ordered
to move at once.
That the cantonment would be of
great benefit to all San Francisco busi-
ness is shown by the general effect on
business in San Diego. Since the troops
have been quartered at Linda Vista,
there has been a steady increase in
Rank Clearings and a perceptible quick-
ening of business. A cantonment located
as near San Francisco as Palo Alto
means that from 25,000 to 40,000 troops
could be stationed there, at least during
the period of the war and that in addi-
tion to the expenditure of approximate-
ly one million dollars by the govern-
ment, there would be distributed from
one million dollars to one million
five hundred thousand dollars monthly
during the existence of the cantonment.
Mr. Britton has issued an appeal to all
of the business men of San Francisco
to subscribe to the I'remont Fund not
only as a patriotic duty but from a
sound business standpoint.
The city and county of San Francisco
have subscribed $5,000 to the fund and
a large number of merchants have con-
tributed liberally, and it is urged that
the entire $150,000 be pledged before
noon on Saturday, so that Sir. Britton
may assure General Murray that the
fund has been pledged and that San
Francisco has kept her promise to the
government.
Mr. Phillip S. Teller, of Norton-Teller
Company, F. L. Washburn of the West-
ern Meat Company and Mr. Thomas H.
Doane of the Pacific Coast Paper Com-
pany have been appointed with Mr.
Teller as Treasurer to receive subscrip-
tions.
November Statistics for San Francisco
l''K. 1917
P.ank Clearings S3.122.'M3.4.=^S.0O 4.399,3.^017.00
r.uildinjr Operations S 1 7.91 f,..v 7.00 $ 17.61 1..S93.00
Postal Receipts S 3.2.^8.326.68 $ 3.4'«..^69.86
Exports Cist 10 mo.) $ 96.827.. =i00.00 $ ll.=;.4«)6. 172.00
Imports Cist 10 mo.) $ 101.769.218.00 $ 186.6(M..323.00
Tonnage Departures 6.686.348 tons 6.622,849 tons
Tonnage Arrivals 6.614.44.^ tons 6.542.761 tons
312
San franclsco Chamber of Commerc* Activitiat
CAMP FREMONT PROJECT AND WHAT IT MEANS TO
SAN FRANCISCO
">'. 1917. a cominiitfc
commcrcbl inltrcsts
'1, met by rr(|iirst
s office, ami after a di»-
•<>.-nter, iho^e dti smt
\ that the
alf of San Fr,,
to the War Department, a lease lor
one year free of rent, the land neces-
tor the War Department in the
ty of Palo .Mto. Other conditions
•■ offer included the guarantee of a
''Ic water supply, which was
' for by Mr. S. P. Eastman
rinfj Valley Water Company.
«»f the delivery of sufficient
electrical cnerjjy. which was
•■>r by Mr J A. Rritton. Presi-
dent oi the Pacific Gas & Electric Com-
pany, also the construction of spur
tracks from the line of the Southern
Pirihr Railroad Company, which was
1 by Mr. E. D. I.eavitt. re-
Mr. Wm. Sproulc. President
<>i MM .-^.tuthern Pacific Railroad. It
was further understood th.Tt if de-
manded, an ample outfall scwcr from
the exterior of the camp to the Bay
would be built.
The amount tentatively estimated at
the meetinp vi question, to carry out
this Ru.irantee for a period of one vear
from July 1. 1917, was from $200,000 to
$250,000 It was originally intended to
lo-'ite the camp at Mayficld. but a
v and invotiRation of the location
need the engineers of the War
r M p.irtment that a more suitable and
less costly cantonment could be estab-
lished at Mcnio P.irk. This was done
with the result that the original csti-
I cost, which was from $200,000 to
"O, was re<hufd to a figure which
i; I- now slated will not cxceetl Sl.'iO.OOO
It was stated at the meelinR by thosi-
who were in a position to know, th.it
1 cantonment located at or near Palo
\llo wouhl mean that from 25.000 to
40.000 troops would be stationed there,
at least during the period of the war.
and that in addition to an expenditure
of approximately $1,000,000 by the Gov-
ernment to construct the camp, there
wouM be disbursed from $1,000,000 to
$1,500,000 monthly during the existence
of the cantonment.
The misun<lcrstandinR which subse-
(juently arose between the War De-
partment and the State Hoard of Health
as to the sanitary measures necessary
to protect the camp itself and the dis-
trict surrounding it. we do not think
necessary to refer to, as this matter has
subsequently been amicably arranged.
The project has now reached the fol-
lowing status:
Under instructions from the War De-
partment at Washington, the camp is
practically completed: the water, gas
and electric systems have been fully
installed: a sewer system has been com-
pletely finished within the limits of the
camp: spur tracks have been built, and
several thousand troops are now sta-
tioned at the camp, with the assurance.
we understand, from the War Depart-
ment, that a full complement of troops
(in all probability 40.000) will be sta-
tioned there as soon as the outfall
sewer, estimated to cost about $50,000.
has been constructed, and also with the
understaiuling that the property owners
have been compensated in a just and
fair way for the use of their lan<l until
July 1, 1918.
A conunitttee consisting of .Mr. i'hilip
S. Tellrr, of Norton. Teller & Co.. F.
I.. W.Tslibnrn. of the Western Meat
Company, and Mr. Thomas 11. Doane.
of the Pacific Coast Paper Company,
has been appointed, with Mr. Teller as
Treasurer, to receive subscriptions for
the purpose of carrying out the guar-
antee authorized to be made by Mayor
Rolph with the consent of those present
at the meeting on June 28, 1917.
With the full belief that the selection
of the peninsula as the home for Camp
Fremont will be commercially bene-
ficial to the City of San Francisco and
the immediate locality, and also realiz-
ing that from a patriotic point of view
San F'rancisco should offer to the Gov-
ernment as other localities have done,
the free use for a reasonable length
of time of the necessary land, with the
attendant privileges, for the purpose
mentioned, we earnestly appeal to all
patriotic citizens to subscribe liberally
towards the Camp Fremont project.
Respectfully,
Leon Sloss
Herbert Flcishhacker
Justin McGrath
Robert Newton Lynch
A. S. Baldwin
Jesse W. Lilicnthal
John A. Rritton
F. W. Kellogg
M. H. De Young
Ambassador Morris Reaches
Japan
Early in October members of the
Chamber enjoyed the distinction of
meeting and entertaining Hon. Roland
Morris, lately appointed U. S. Ambas-
sador to Japan, who has since arrived
in that country, where he was received
by the Emperor and his suite.
War's Effect on American
Industries
The United States Tariff Commis-
sion is making a preliminary inquiry in
industrial and commercial centers with
the object of securing pertinent in-
formation relative to disturbances of
.'\merican industry due to war condi-
tions. Expert special agents of the
commission are now making a prelim-
inary survey of the situation as it af-
fects silk, cotton and woolen goods,
textiles generally, glassware, earthen-
ware, and other commodities.
Plan New Town
That Bay Point will not profit as
much by the location of the Pacific
Coast Ship Building Company's plant
as had been anticipated, can be in-
ferred from the statement of R. N.
Burgess, promoter of the project, that
the entire Government ranch is being
taken over by the ship company and
that a portion of the ranch will be sub-
divided into a new townsitc. three miles
south of Bay Point, and that contracts
have already been awarded for 50 cot-
tages to be built on the lands for the
occupancy of the workmen. It is thought
that a branch of the Oakland & Antioch
will be built to the plant by means of
an overhead crossing over the Santa Fe
and Southern Pacific tracks. Burgess,
it is said, estimates that 2500 men will
be given work when the plant is in full
operation.
Goodrich Publication
The sixth annual edition of the Good-
rich publication, "Motor Trucks of
.\merica," will be ready for distribution
about the first of January. This au-
thoritative 200 page book is invaluable
not only in the automobile trade, whose
members co-operate with the author,
but is of great value to the motor truck
buyer. It is accepted as the one com-
plete and authentic handbook of the
truck industry. It is published by the
B. F. Goodrich Co.
New Western Union Office
One of the most handsomely furnished
and modernly equipped telegraph offices
in the United States has been opened by
the Western Union Telegraph Company
at 722 Market Street, San Francisco.
One of the unique features of this
office is a typist desk, where messages
may be dictated free of charge to a
young lady typist, who has been
specially educated to give detailed in-
formation in regard to the preparation
and the particular use of the telegraph.
This office is to be the main uptown
office of the Western Union.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activifios
313
How New War-Saving Stamps Will Help The Thrifty To Save
The war-savings plan providid for
in the last bond act. of September 24,
1917, has been formulated and an-
nounced by the Treasury Department
and went into operation on Monday.
December 3rd.
The plan puts it easily in reach
of every American citizen to save
money and at the same time ai<I the
Government by supplying it with the
sinews of war.
Stamps, which are the Government's
certificates of indebtedness, are to be
sold in two <lenominations — thrift
stamps, which cost 25 cents each, and
war-savinps stamps, which cost from
$4.12 to $4.23 each, according to the
month in which they are purchased.
With the first thrift stamp the pur-
chaser is given a thrift card with
spaces for 16 stamps. When 16 thrift
stamps have been purchased and af-
fixed the thrift card can be exchanged
for a war-savings stamp by paying
the diflference between the $4 the
thrift stamps represent and the cur-
rent value of a war->avings stamp,
which in December, 1917, and Janu-
ary, 1918, will be $4.12. and there-
after 1 cent for each succeeding mi>ntli
during the year 1918.
With the first war-savings stamp ob-
tained by purchase or exchange the
owner is given a war-savings certificate
containing spaces for 20 war-savings
stamps. If the 20 spaces are filled
during December, 1917, or January,
1918, the cost to the purchaser will be
$4.12 for each stamp, or $82.40 for
the full certificate, and on the 1st day
of January, 1923, the (lovernmcnt will
redeem the certificate at $100, giving
the holder a net profit of $1760 for the
the use of his money.
Although these investments do not
mature until January 1, 1923, provision
is made whereby upon 10 days' written
notice after January 1, 1918, such certi-
ficates will be redeemed by postmasters
at their cost to the purchasers plus 1
cent a month on each war.-savings
stamp on the certificate.
The thrift stamps do not bear in-
terest, but the w.ir-pavings stamps
bear 4 per cent, compounded quarterly.
The certificates will lie dated January
2. 1918, and mature January 1, 1923.
Under the plan an amount as small
as 25 cents can be invested in a Govern-
ment security, and as soon as $4 has
lieen thus invested an interest-bearing
certificate of tiie United States Govern-
ment can be secured.
The stamps and certificates can be
obtained from post oflficcs, banks, or
trust companies, at most railroad sta-
tions, stores, factories, and many other
public places.
Having the entire wealth of the Uni-
ted States back of them, and being
redeemable as above stated, there is
no danger of any depreciation in value
of the certificates.
Early Sunday Closins Adop-!
ted By Woolen and Tailors'
Trimming Jobbers
With the idea of giving all their em- 1
ployees the benefit of a half holiday
on Saturdays throughout the entire
year, woolen and tailors' trimming job- j
bing concerns have consented to close ,
their establishments at one o'clock on
Saturdays. This practice has been cus-
tomary during the summer months only
during the past years, but, in line with
the policy of progressive jobbing con-
cerns throughout the country, the move-
ment was extended to include all Sat-
urday afternoons during the entire year.
The early closing was made effective
Saturday. December 1st. and the move-
ment was fostered by the Detmer
Woolen Company, jobbers and im-
porters of woolens and tailors' trim-
mings.
Chinese Honor Chamber
of Commerce
A handsome inlaid wall decoration
two and a half by four feet, has been
received by the Chamber of Commerce
from China as a token of appreciation
for the courtesy extended the Chinese
Commercial Commission in 1915 during
its visit in San Francisco. The gift
is inlaid with silver on a background
of hard Chinese wood and pottery is
used in some of the decoration.
Westinghouse Diary
The Westinghou<;e Diary for 1918 is
now ready at the offices in the first
National Bank Building. The Diary
contains various engineering data, maps,
diary pages, address and memorandum
pages. Those engineering can obtain
copies by application to the Westing-
house offices.
To Lecture on Red Cross
Work in the Trenches
Doctor Win. T. Foster, President of
Reed College, Portland, Oregon, has
just returned from the Battlefields of
France and will deliver a series of lec-
tures in the bay district this week. Dr.
Reed will speak upon the work of the
.American Red Cross. Next Saturday,
he will be the guest of the Common-
wealth Club at their noon day lunch-
eon, in the Palace Hotel. Saturday
evening he will be the principal speaker
at a Red Cross meeting to be held in
the Larkin Street Hall of the Fx-
position Auditorium. On Thursday
and Friday he will deliver addresses at
Berkeley, .Alameda and Oakland.
Trade Convention
PLACIv Cincinnati, Ohio.
TIME: February 7th, 8th, 9th, 1918.
LAST YEAR SAN FRANCISCO SENT
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
DELEGATES WRITE AND ASCER-
TAIN WHAT THIS CONVENTION
MEAN.S.
The one annual opportunity to get in
close personal contact with the leading
business, financial and transportation
men of the United States and also with
representatives of every department of
the Government having jurisdiction of
exports, imports, foreign financing,
shipping, etc. You can get first hand
authoritative information there; in-
formation you can rely on. you can tell
your business troubles and receive ad-
vice or suggestions how existing gov-
ernment rules apply to your business,
which it would be almost impossible to
secure any other way.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
NOW! THFV ARE LIMITED.
Y. W. C. A. Convention
The War Work Council of the Y.
W. C. A. has been requested by the
Federal Commission on training camp
activities and by the Y. M. C. A. to
co-operate with them in their work in
the war zone.
During the past five months hostess
houses for women have been construc-
ted or authorized for construction by
the Y. W. C. A. in or near thirty-four
of the camps. These hostess houses
serve as a meeting place for the fam-
ilies and friends of the soldiers. Each
house is provided with a hostess, a
director, a cafeteria director, and with
an emergency worker. Now the work
is to be carried overseas where it will
be of the greatest importance. A most
appealing part of the work to be done
is the establishment of rest and recrea-
tion rooms for over 20.000 American
nurses in Europe at the various base
hospitals.
In view of the pressing needs of the
women and girls in the war zones the
national board will inaugurate a cam-
nnipn for $4,000,000 for work along these
lines.
Of the national budget of $4,000,000
the Pacific Coast field has pledged it-
self to raise $350,000.
The campaign begins December 3rd
and closes December 12th.
)« 1^
Business System
Mr. S. C. Esmond an expert and
'■pccialist on business systems will be
the speaker at the weekly luncheon
of the Home Industrv League at the
Palace Hotel today (Thursday). The
meeting will be in the form of a
general discussion of business systems.
I«l ^
Dr. Pratt Appointed
.Announcement is made that Dr. Ed-
ward Ewing Pratt, until recently chief
of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce at Washington has been
elected to the office of Vice-President
of the Pacific Commercial Company
with offices at Eleven Broadway, New
York City.
314
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. ACT>VITIES ^
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Office at San Francisco. Cali-
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March 3. 1879
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Naval Base Appropriation
to be Urged at this Ses-
sion of Congress
Though no estimate was made for
t" ^' i\al Base Site on San
at the opening of the
s.v.iiw -I I) of the second War
Congress last Monday, telegraphic ad-
vices received by the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce say that the
California representatives in Washington
will try to have an item inserted in the
Naval Hill for five million dollars, the
money to be used to start work on
the Naval Base Site at once.
Among the other items submitted at
the opening of Congress which will be
of direct benefit to California, was
$12,500 for extension of the National
Cemetery in San Francisco and liberal
appropriations for Sequoia, Yoscmitc
and Lassen Volcanic National Parks.
The Chamber's representative in
Washington is advisccf by high officials
on the Shipping Board that there will
be no further diversion of shipping
from the Pacific until such a time as
the vessels arc needed for actual war
service. A number of San Francisco
shipping men have been in Washington
tor the past two weeks and have pre-
sented the ship shortage situation to
the United States Shipping Board.
This the Chamber's representative wires
today has had the desired effect and will
probably result in relief to shipping on
the Pacific Coast.
Study Yoor Employment
Problems
The regular monthly meeting of the
Society for the Study of Employmmt
Problems will be held in the San Fran-
cisco Commercial Club tonight (Thurs-
day) at 6:30 p. m.
Mr. Harold L. Zellerbach will give a
short talk on this occasion — the same
being an employment discussion on the
Joseph & Feiss plant of Cleveland.
Ohio. This is a cloth craft shop and
is said to be the most modern and
up-to-date plant in the country. Mr.
Zellerbach has made a study there,
having been in their employ for some
months.
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you are inlerecled write to Foreign
Tradr Drparimenl of the Chamber of
Commercr giving number.
1739. Haiphong (Indo China^ en-
gnu-er wishes to get in touch with
mine owners wishing to sell propertii^
or mineral ores on the European mar
krts. Intends to leave shortly for
France.
1740. Montreal (Canada) firm desires
to communicate with packers of canned
fruit and vegetables.
1741. Havana (Cuba) firm is desirous
of getting in touch with exporters of
beans, corn and other grains.
1742. New York (New York) firm
wishes to communicate with importers
of soya bean oil and cocoanut oil.
1743. New York (New York) firm
desires to get in touch with importers
of Italian types of cheese. .Stale they
are importing this cheese from .Soutli
.'\merica.
1744. New York (New York) com-
mercial organization wishes to com-
municate with importers of jute bags
and Hessian cloth.
1745. Local party wishes to get in
touch with exporters of locust bean
kernels.
1746. San Francisco party wishes to
get in touch with importers who would
act as agents in this country for a
firm of toy and doll makers in the
Cnited Kingdom.
American Asiatic AsscKnation
The Foreign Trade Department has
received a number of inquiries as to
what the .American .Asiatic .Association
is. This Association is composed of
some of the leading business men of the
Fast. Lloyd C. (iriscom is President
and the Directorate contains such namc^
as Alba B. Johnson, President, Baldwin
Locomotive Works, Chas. M. Schwab.
President. Bethlehem Steel Company.
Jas. .'\. FarrcII, President, U. S. Steel
Corporation, Willard B. Straight. V.
P., .American International Corporation.
E. P. Thomas, President, U. S. Steel
Products Co. and others of a similar
type. The objects of the Association
are to promote and foster closer com-
mercial relations with the countries of
the Orient. The organization publishes
a monthly magazine called "Asia" one
of the best publications of its kind and
gotten out in the highest grade of
magazine work.
.At the suggestion of this Chamber the
.Association is endeavoring to extend
its membership on the Pacific Coast and
there will shortly be a number of
prominent Pacific Coast men appointed
on the Executive Committee. The as-
sociate membership costs $2.00 a year
which includes subscription to "Asia",
active membership is $10.00. Copies of
the magazine can be seen and full in-
formation obtained at the foreigrn trade
department.
Placement Bureau
Do not lusitatr to mil oil tlic
Placement Bureau — Kearny 112 it
you nerd any Stenograpli •.-
Bookkeepers or Assistant I"
keepers. Typists or General ()iinr
Clerks. \Vc have them.
W-676. Comiiurii.il ilhistiator and lU-
"«igner in any medium. Ink and water
color a specialty. Has had special train-
ing ill broad flat tones for advertise-
ments and posters. Prefers work that
leads to originality in idea and design.
Local references.
677. Young man of good appearance.
24 years old, married, wishes position
with some reliable firm. Is thoroughly
familiar with passenger department of
railroad work, and can furnish first-class
references.
678. American, 45 years of age, just
•lischarged from U. S. Army, account
dependent family, would like position
with some reliable firm, on a purely
commission basis. Has had wide ex-
perience and would not consider any-
thing paying under $200 per month.
679. Position as foreman in printing
office, is desired by an experienced
printer familiar with linotype make-up.
.Able to estimate on job work. Local
references.
680. Lawyer. 18 years successful ac-
tive practice, recently arrived from the
East, married and over the draft age,
wishes connection in a secretarial or
other confidential capacity, either city
or country. Satisfactory credentials.
681. .A man of good appearance and
pleasing address wishes position as of-
fice or credit manager. Has had 12
years experience as accountant, and dis-
trict manager for large corporation in
Canada. Can furnish best of references
from Canada and .San Francisco.
W-682. Young lady, college and lib-
rary srliool graduate. 3 years experience
in public libraries desires position in
business, private library or publishing
house.
683. Stationary engineer and mill-
wright seeks position. Has had ex-
perience in electrical engineering, re-
frigerating, etc., and can furnish best
of references.
684. Position as purchasing agent
wanted by a man 36 years of age, who
has had 15 years experience in this and
selling capacities in wholesale paper and
tobacco. Local references.
685. Corporation accountant wishes
position. Has had a number of years
experience in complete charge of ac-
counts of corporations, and has first-
class references.
686. Young man desires position with
manufacturing, shipbuilding or construc-
tion company. Conversant with building
and structural materials. 9 years ex-
perience in construction work, past 3
years superintendent for building com-
pany. Good draughtsman and estimator.
Best references.
San FraneUco Chamber of Commerctt Actlvltiot
315
San Francisco's Motto Should Be
'Millions for Defense, But Not
a Red Cent For Graft**
«<i
Xrw York City riHcntly has had a
precious scandal over a plain bit of
commercial uraft parading; under a
mantle of patriotism.
An "army and navy" bazaar was given
the gross financial results of which
were over $70,000. Hut out of this
sizable sum the actual proposed bene-
ficiaries, the boys of the .irmy and navy,
received a trifle over $700, AM, TIIK
RKST OF THE MONKY GOING IN-
TO THE POCKETS OK THE PRO-
MOTERS!
It happens that the chief promoter of
this farcical "benefit l)azaar" was a
Californian, a certain W'aldemar H. F.
N. Dc Bille, ratlier well known in San
Francisco. This acquisitive young man
actually had the audacity to say he
saw no particular blame attaching to
himself for assuming to himself and his
colleagues about ninety cents in every
dollar raised by this sti-called "charity."
Now, we arc not speaking of this
purely New York affair in order to
laugh over the discomfiture of New
Yorkers at being bilked in such a
gullible way, but in order to point the
moral for local application
San Franciscans have given gladly to
all sorts of entortainimnts and bazaars
and plays and operatic productions, all
in the sweet name of charity or war re-
lief or war bom-fit. And. to be frank
alxmt it, there have been occasions
when the percentage of the proceeds go-
ing to the actual object of the affairs
was pitiably small in comparison with
the "promotion costs."
And we would warn our people to be
cautious with everything of this nature
that shall be projjosed in the future.
San Franciscans arc going to continue
willing, to the last point o£ generosity,
to help all kinds of projects of this
sort. But San Franciscans should here-
after demand gilt-edged credentials.
If any project of this kin<l is wholly
"on the level" the promoters will be
willing to give the most complete cre-
dentials in proof of their goo{^ faith.
If they arc not so willing, then their
whole plan becomes at once open to
rightful suspicion. ,
Our motto should be a paraphrase of
the celebrated epigram — millions for de-
fense and for charity, but not a red
penny for graft.
The above editorial is copied from the
San Francisco Examiner of Xoviinhcr
.10, 1917. The Charities Endorsement
Committee again impresses on the
membership the necessity for a close
scrutiny of all solicitations made by un-
known people, particularly with reference
to solicitations for War Benefit enter-
tainments such as bazaars, plays, dances
and concerts, etc.
San Francisco's Share in Je^sh
War Relief Fund is $350,000
.\ campaign to raise $350,000 by the
.American Jewish Relief Committee of
San Francisco started Mondaj'. This is
j)art of a nation wide campaign to
raise $10,000,000 for the relief and re-
habilitation of the stricken Jewish people
in the devastated areas of Europe. The
campaign is in charge of the following
committees:
AMERICAN JEWISH RELIEF
COMMITTEE
I. W. Hellman, Jr., State chairman.
.Abraham Haas, treasurer.
Sylvan I.. Bernstein. Chairman cam-
paign committee.
Paul A. Sinsheinier, publicity manager.
Meyer H. Levy, secretary.
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Samuel P.issiiit^riT
Jonas Bloom
Max J. Brandenstein
Mortimer Fleishhacker
Moses A. Gunst
E. S. Heller
M. S. Koshland
Max Levy
Maurice I.eihmann
Max P. Lilienthal
Grover A. Magnin
Henry Sinsheimer
M. C. Sloss
Otto Irving Wise
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jules .Abrahams' III
Max Blackf^eld
.Abraham Brown
Herbert M. Brown
Bernard Dillcr
Samuel L. Dinkclspiel
.Albert L. Ehrman
Milton H. Esberg
William Furies
Isaac Goldman
Alexander Goldstein
Sanford L. Goldstein
Jacob J. Gottlob
David G. Guggenhime
Morgan A. Gunst
William Kaufmann
Harry Koblick
J. B. I.evison
Isaac I.iebes
J. W. Lilienthal
Edward Lczinsky
Rev. Herman Lissaucr
David Livingston
Rev. Martin .A. Meyer
Morris Meyerfeld
Leopold Michels
Morris Mitau
Rev. Jacob Nieto
George II. Roos
Isaac L. Rosenthal
Rev. Herman Rosenwasser
Morris Spiegelman
Adolfo Stahl
Jacob Stern
Isaac N. Walter
M. H. Wascerwitz
Harris Weinstock
Eli II. Wiel
Jacob C. Zellerbach
Annonj the Memberr
The Little Wonder Stove Co., of
Detroit, Mich., have opened -Pacific
Coast head<|uarters at 815 Monadnock
Building. J. E. Nichols is their repre-
sentative.
E. Katz has opened a special adver-
tising agency at 601 Mona<lnock Buihl-
ing.
Proctor & Gamble, soaji iiiamifac-
turers. have o()ened a new branch office
at 255 Southern Pacific Building
Kafzenbach & Bullock, dealers in
chemicals and colors have established
a Pacific Coast branch in San I'rancisco.
They are now located at S07 Monad-
nock Building. W. C. Todd is their
Pacific Coast representative.
Edw. Denny ^ Co., map specialists,
formerly at 11.^2 .Shotwell .Street have
moved to 338 Bush Street.
The Pacific .Automobile & Engineer-
ing School has just opened at 337-341
Golden Gate .Ave. Their course aims to
fit men and women for the rcspon-
•^ibility of operating a car: to provide
up-to-date machine shop instruction an<l
to train men as demonstrators and
salesmen.
The Williams "Hydro-Aeroplane" is
I on display in the main lobbv of the
t St. Francis Hotel. This air-craft fa
flying yacht") is designed to carry pas-
sengers to any foreign country without
a stop, and to give the passenger the
same accommodations as a Pullman car.
Mr. Louis Baudoin of the Fischbeck
Soap Company has just returned home
after a two months trip throughout
the eastern states.
The offices of Frank C Mortimer.
Pacific Coast representative of the Na-
I tional City Bank of New "S'ork are now
located in the National City Bank
j Building, 430 California Street.
Preliminary Reoort Made on
Harbor Survey
The special committee on Harbor
Survey of the San Francisco Chamber
of Commerce to consider the problems
of the Port of .San Francisco met
CMonday") in the committee rooms of
the Chamber. The meeting was an
organization meeting and the following
members were present: — Miles Standish.
Chairman, R. C. Reid of Bnlfonr. Guth-
rie Co.. E. S. Moody. Seth Mnnn.
Traffic Manairer of the Chamber. Thos
.A. Graham of the Southern Pacific Co..
W. T. Smith Pres.. Pacific Hardware
& Steel Co., A. T. De Forest, Vice-
Pres.. United Steel Products Co. John
IL Rosseter of W. R. Grace & Co..
was represented by John E. Hincklev
.A preliminary report illustrated by
photographs was submitted by the Sec-
retary which report showed the condi-
tion of the piers as reeards congestion
on a certain date. The photographs
showed that while some of the piers
were fully consrestcd this condition was
not general. The committee will meet
again soon at the call of the Chairman.
316
S»r» Francisco (
r of Commerc* Activitios
Trade at a Glance
by Bradstreetfl
San Francisco
Collections — Kair.
'* '■ ' ' • Mmpk 1 ra.lc— Good.
..1 Industry — Active.
Seattle
Wholesale and Jnhbiiig Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Improving.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Good.
Car shortage.
Tacoma
'■' and Jobbing Trade — Good.
1 iilc — Good.
^ ring and Industry — .\ctive.
< Fair.
>; , :; -iiiB industry is rapidly be-
coming more important here, and for
the first time steel ships are now
being built locally.
Portland
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctive.
Shipbuilding — .\ctivc.
Los Angeles
Wholesale ami Jobbing Trade — Good.
R,.,.;i irnde— Fair.
^' ing and Industry — .\ctive.
( -Fair.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade — Good.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — Active.
Collections — Fair.
Plans For Red Cross
Membership Drive
Are Well Under
Way
Plans are rapidly developing for the
Red Cross Membersbiji Drive, which is
to begin on December 17th and close
December 24th. Theo. I'. Dredge has
been appointed Chairman of the Ex-
ecutive Committee, with Thos. H.
Doane. I'rank .\bbott, Harry R. Bngart.
and Hugh H. Ilalloran as his ns-
•iociates. James G. Decatur. George C.
Ilolberton. Wm. T. Kicfer, T. .^. Rior-
dan and W. W. Briggs will serve as
Field Majors in canvassing the city,
which will be divided into 11 distrii-ts.
This drive is unique, in that it aims
to get members instead of money and
to stimulate public interest in the Red
Cross. It is proposed to enroll 85,000
more nrembers of the .^an Fr.nncisco
Chapter, increasing the Chapter mem-
bership to 150.000.
The canvass will be aided by the
women's auxiliaries, of which there are
100. with a membership of 10.000, and
will also have the nssistance of 45,000
school children. Special headquarters
have been opened at 923 Market Street.
The Membership Committee includes:
M. H. de Young. Justin McGrath. R.
A. Crothers. F. W. Kellogg, Eugene
MacLean. Jesse W. Lilicnthal, James
Rolph, Jr.. A. T. de Forest. Philip S.
Teller. Frederick J. Koster, Mrs. A. S.
Baldwin. Mrs. J. R. Casserly, Mrs.
Thurlow McMullin. Dr. .\. II. Giannini,
Major-General Arthur Murray, J. J.
Tynan, Dr. John Gallwcy, E. O. Mc- '
Cormick, A. R. Brooks and P. H. Mc- 1
Carthy.
Marine Department
Business Opportunities For You
Bids will be oi)encd at the office of
the Department Quartermaster at Los
.'Xngeles on December 7th for a quantity
of sewer pipe and tile. Complete speci-
fications are on file at the office- of
the Chamber.
Bids will be opened on Dei.rmitr
10th at the head'iuarters of the Depart
ment Quartermaster in the Santa Fc
Building for a large quantity of hay.
Complete specifications arc on file at
the offices of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Ma«on
on December 10th for a large quantity
of forage required at Camp Lewis.
American Lake. Details are on tlli- at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Ma-
son on December 12th for clothing,
shoes, slickers, etc. Full particulars an«l
specifications are on file at the offices
of the Chamber of Commerce.
Bids will he opened at the offices of
.Alaskan Engineering Commi<;sion in
Seattle, Wash., on December 27fh for
a large quantity of hardware Details
and specifications are on file at the
Chamber of Commerce.
Mi>s G. Gritton. Jackson, Cal.. is
seeking a market for horse chestnuts.
Chas. Mandebaum, Safford. .\riz., is |
seeking a market for scrap iron in '
arload lots. '
C. M. Torrents, 111th .Supply Train.
Camp Bowie, Texas, is in the market j
for loganberry and other fruit juices. !
P. Gargiulo & Co. 47 Jay Street,
New York City, desires to get in touch
with wine producers in this city.
W. S. Edwards. 1546 W. Jackson St.,
Phoenix. .\riz., wishes to get in com-
munication with San Francisco mining
brokers.
D. Briganti. 2 Hudson Street, Yon-
kers, N. Y.. is in the market for ma-
chinery used in packing oranges.
T. B. Eastman. .Mderpoint, Humboldt
Co., Cal., is seeking a market for a
quantity of sun-dried apples
Placide Daoust, 140 Ste-Catherine Est..
Montreal, Canada, is in the market for
California red wines.
Henry F. Loomis & Co., 69 Wall
Street. New York City, are in the
market for California dried beans.
Frank D. Roberts. Company C. 158,'
Camp Kearny, Cal., is in the market
for silk pillow tops, pennants, etc.
Oceanic Steamship Company's Steamer
Sonoma arriving here last week from
Australia brought 64.1 boxes and 3.000
c.ises of butter consigned to Crocker-
.Vational Bank of this city.
.\mong the cargo brought to port by
the Dutch Steamer Prinses Juliana
from Batavia. etc., la^t week was 7.844
bales rubber, 871 bales cassis, 5,6.50
bags pepper, 2.700 ingots tin. 8,300
p.ickages tea and a large amount of
skms, fibre, kapok and 29 cases bullion.
East .Asiatic Company have notified
this department that the company's
vessel Peru will leave the port in
December for Yokohama. Kobe and
Shanghai to be followed bv the Kina
early in January, 1918.
Steamer Virginia Olson, recently
taken over by French interests has hail
her name changed to I. a Ghi<Iaine. after
a slight overhauling at the Union Iron
Works, the vessel proceeds to the At-
lantic. Frederic Henry of this city,
is the local agent for owners.
British Steamer .\ustralmount will
load full cargo of case and barrel oil
out of this port for .Australia, being
under the charter of the Standard Oil
Company.
-Among the arrivals here November
27th were two large steamers from the
East Indies, both of which had full
cargoes. The Santa Cruz of the Pacific
^^ail Line brought a large quota of
passengers, in addition to a varied
cargo taken at ports of call, which in-
clude Singapore. Manila and Cebu
The chartered Danish Steamer Tran-;-
vaal of the Rank I,ine Trading Id
Transportation Co., with 4.000 tons
cargo loaded at Colombo, was the other
arrival.
The Motorshij) Oronitc was launchec!
at Benicia November 27th from the
ways of Robertson vard. for the Stand-
ard Oil Co.
With a full cargo of oiKake meal
loaded at Peruvian ports, the Steamer
Geo. W. Elder, under charter to the
Pacific Mail S. S. Co, arrived at San
Francisco last week.
The Norwegian Motorship Georve
Washington has been fixed by Geo. W.
McNear, Inc., for a trip to Manila,
direct. Receives freight November .'^ntli
and leaves San Francisco early in De-
cember.^ Calls will be made to Japanese
and Chinese ports if sufficient induce-
ments offer.
Balfour. Guthrie & Co have chartered
the Belgian .Ship T.' \vrnir for a vovace
from Seattle to Manila. January loading.
increase in Price of Coal
at Panama
The Foreign Trade Department is
advised that the price for coal at Pan-
ama Canal has been increased as fol-
lows:
CHRISTOBOL— from $8.00 to $10.00
per ton of 2,240 pounds.
BALBOA— from $9.50 to $11.50 per
ton of 2.240 pounds.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce ActivttioS
317
Trancontinental Lines May Not Take Part in Re-opened
Fifteen Per Cent Case
It may be that the transcontinental
lines will not take an active part in
the re-opened Fifteen Percent Case
now set for hearinj; at Washinpton on
December 17th. Thirty-six separate
l"ifeenlh Section applications have been
liled by R. H. Countiss, apent for the
transcontinental lines, asking permission
of the Interstate Commerce Commission
to file tariffs containing increases of num-
erous transcontinental rates. The principal
applications involve numerous advances
in westbound local and export rates to
Pacific Coast terminals, also certain
increases to intermediate points, in-
creases in westbound rates from south-
eastern territory, and also increases in
a large number of eastbound local and
import rates, including the low Sunset
Gulf rates on barley, beans, canned
Koods. wine and dried fruit. The ton-
nage moving under these rates during
the past year is greater than ever be-
fore, and these increased rates, if al-
lowed by the Commission, will increase
the revenues of the carriers by a large
percentage. It is doubtful if the trans-
continental lines will at this time press
for an increase of fifteen per cent over
the rates already sought to be advanced.
The advances in terminal and. inter-
mediate rates which will result from
the Commission's order of June 30th
last, requiring the removal of all de-
partures from the long and short haul
clause, will alone add many millinns to
the gross receipts of the carriers.
Furthermore, the method of increases
carried in these Fifteenth Section ap-
plications should be much more ac-
ceptable to the carriers than a fifteen
per cent horizontal advance with its
consequent disturbance of all rate re-
lationships.
Class Rate Case
The Railroad Commission of Cali-
fornia has set January I5th as the date
upon which they will hear the com-
plaint of the Stockton Chamber of
Commerce which attacks the class rates
from San Francisco to points on the
lone and Valley Springs branches of
the Southern Pacific Company and
points on all lines in the San Joaquin
Valley, as being unduly discriminatory
against Stockton. The complainant de-
sires that the class rates from San
Francisco be constructed by combining
the local rates over Stockton, with the
result that the rates from San Fran-
cisco would be considerably increased.
Mr. Mann, the Attorney and Manager
of the Traffic Bureau, will appear in
this case on behalf of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce.
I« )«
Dutch Ships for Pacific Trade
The Foreign Trade Department has
received the following telegram from
the Secretary of the National Foreign
Trade Council in New York:
"Press dispatches here report that
negotiations for Dutch vessels proceed
steadily and agreement is reached sub-
ject to approval by Dutch Government.
Reported agreement permits only private
use of ships and forbids their traversing
submarine zone. This would put them
into South American and Pacific trades.
Impossible at present obtain official
confirmation."
Liberty Bond Figures
Nine million four hundred thousand
people subscribed for the second Liberty
Loan in sums running all the way from
$50,000,000 to $50. The subscriptions
were fifty-four per cent over the amount
called for and as the Secretary of the
Treasury will allot ninety-nine per cent
of the subscriptions and everything
under $50,000 in full no further sub-
scriptions in January will be necessary.
To Entertain California Press
Association
The members of the California Sta<e
Press Association will be the guests
of the San Francisco Chamber of Com-
merce Saturday. December 8th at a
buffet luncheon at the Cliff House.
The members of the association will be
taken on an automobile tour of San
Francisco before the luncheon.
The New American Merchant
Marine
The Foreign Trade Department has
just received a number of copies of a
small pamphlet containing the report
and recommendations of the National
l-'oreign Trade Council to the United
States Shipping Hoard. Copies may be
had upon application and everyone in-
terested in an American Merchant ma-
rine should procure one. There is no
charge. ^ ^
Far Eastern Trip
Don't overlook the fact that those
taking advantage of the Far Eastern
trip January 25th can return via China
and Japan if they so desire without
additional expense by changing at
Manila.
China Urges Closer Com-
mercial Relations with
United States
The Foreign Trade Department
has just received the following
letter from the Hon. C. C. Wang,
Director, the Commercial Museum.
Ministry of Agriculture and Com-
merce, Peking, China.
"The chief work of this museum
is to promote the native indus-
tries and commerce of China and
to investigate the commercial and
industrial conditions both in China
and in foreign countries, with a
view of finding a satisfactory sys-
tem of exchange between East
and West. We are ready to
furnish those interested; informa-
tion concerning Chinese products
and trade possibilities in China.
On the other hand, we consider
it a favor if you would be kind
enough to let us know the market
possibilities and prospects of
Chinese products in America. At
the same time we shall be pleased
to introduce your industries to
Chinese market, if you will write
us."
The Foreign Trade Department
will gladly trade up with Director
Wang any requests for informa-
tion or assistance desired by
members.
It might be of great advantage
for those interested to get in
touch with this official.
Business Changes
The Little Won<ler Stove Company.
of 125 Cass Ave., Detroit, has opened
an office in this city at 815 Monadnock
Bldg. J. E. Nichols is manager. The
stove is a new departure utilizing the
heat of only one burner for heating
both the oven and the top of the stove
at one time.
Rayle-Lacoste Company, whose fer-
tilizer plant burned a short time ago,
are to rebuild at once at Evans and
Mendell Streets.
The Minerals Separation North .Amer-
ican Corporation, whose offices arc in
the Merchants Exchange Building are
to occupy the building at the southeast
corner of Hallcck and Battery Streets
as soon as it is remodeled for their
occupancy.
New Members
Blodcett ^foran Co., Shipping and Com-
mission, 24 California St.
Elder, R R.. Mine Operator. 525 Rialto
Bldg.
Fulton Co., John J.. Pharmaceutical
Compounds, 88 1st St.
Graphic Printing Co.. Inc., Printing and
Binding, 48 3rd St.
Hermans. Fred P.. Fred's Grill. 60
Manila St.
Leeper. Jav W.. Machinery. .50.3 Market
St.
Nestor. C. E.. French .American Bank
of Savings. 108 Sutter St.
Pacific Chemical Laboratories. Consult-
ing and .Analytical Chemists. 417
Montgomery St.
St. Francis Drug Co.. Retail Drugs. 460
Powell St.
Scott. Sugden & Lamont. Steel Products.
345 Monadnock Bldg.
ten Bosch Co., The. Printers 121 2nd
St.
Foreign Trade Supplement
Exporters and importers have not
sent in their opinion as to issuing a
monthly foreign trade supplement to
go to all Consuls and foreign Chambers
of Commerce bordering the Pacific.
Failure to hear from them will be con-
strued as an indication they do not
favorably consider the suggestion.
Notice of the suggestion appeared in
last week's issue.
The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco
MAGNER BROTHERS NEW PLANT
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTYSEVEN
Typical Example of San Francisco Progressiveness
you are a jobber of east-
' Ti goods, read this, for
re is a typical example
the history of the pro-
rcssiveness of many con-
rvative San Francisco
busituas liuuacs due largely to the op-
portunities and resources offered by San
Francisco and its environments.
Magner Hrothers, who have recently
moved to 414-24 Ninth Street in a build-
ing specially designed for a paint fac-
tory, entered the field as dealers in
paints, oils and varnish materials in
this city about twenty-seven years ago
at 320-22 Front Street where they oc-
cupied only 4.000 square feet of floor
space. In 1904 the growth of their
business required a removal to 219 Cali-
fornia Street where the conflagration of
1906 wiped them out. Re-establishing
with a floor area of 7,500 square feet
at 419-21 Jackson Street in the block
which was not destroyed, they con-
tinued their eastern agencies for about
two years when they entered the manu-
facturing held with a general line of
paints, and established a small factory
of about 5.000 feet floor area and 2
employees at 285 Vallcjo Street. Their
aim was to produce the very best pos-
sible grade of goods and in so doing
replaced all the lines of eastern goods
which they had been handling. This
immediately increased their output and
by keeping in touch with the latest de-
velopment in the paint business they
were enabled to produce goods that
l>rought trade to them in fast order.
They gradually increased manufacturing
facilities by adding the latest and most
modern machinery.
The building shown here is a fire
proof structure of most modern design
for a paint factory. It contains 35,000
square feet of floor space equipped with
the most modern machinery and is one
of the best equipped paint plants on
the coast. The plant is so arranged
that everything is handled by gravity.
The raw material after being trans-
ported to the top floor by elevator
comes out as a finished and packed
product three and one-half floors be-
low. The building is also equipped
with a lunch room for the employees
and a well appointed laboratory.
Magner Brothers make a specialty of
high grade enamels, concrete paints for
exterior use and flat washable wall
paints for interior use and their brand
of "Mabro" finishes and of "Floratone"
wall finishes is a guarantee of high
quality. This firm is making large ship-
ments to Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, the
Philippines, .Australia and New Zealand.
The policy of the firm is a broad one
and the twenty-seven years of its career
is a guarantee that the principle fol-
lowed by this firm is of the highest
standard and also proves that good
goods can be economically manufactured
on this coast in competition with those
made elsewhere.
IOMT-COU^
PNINTINO CO. Ill BATTO
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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L««M««C«**M««M«%T
r/ic Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
Vol 4 *^®- ^^
■ EVERY THURSDAY — DECEMBER 13th. 1917
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
SPI'XIAL ELECTION will
be held next Tuesday, De-
cember 18th. on the ques-
tion of the recall of the
District Attorney of San
Francisco. This official is being
attacked for the reason that he
has prosecuted those charged with the
Preparedness Day murders. This is the
sole reason advanced in the recall peti-
tion. Other elements in the community
are now opposing the District Attorney
for personal, political and other reasons,
but the entire issue as understood by
the people of the United States, is
whether or not the District Attorney of
San Francisco shall be recalled because
he secured the conviction of men
charged with murder.
The Chamber of Commerce without
taking any partisan stand considers it
its duty to define the real issues to its
members. Whatever the character or
ability of the District Attorney, if this
attack upon his office succeeds. FULL
NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE
To Discuss Indusirial
San Francisco
"The Industrial Advance of
San Francisco," will be the topic
of discussion at a joint luncheon
of the San Francisco Ad Club and
the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce at the Palace Hotel on
Wednesday December 19th.
Frederick J. Kostcr. President
of the Chamber and Robert New-
ton Lynch, Vice-President and
Manager, will be the speakers.
Since the close of the Exposition
there has been a tremendous In-
dustrial Advance in San Francisco,
of which the average citizen knows
nothing. At this meeting, this
growth will be outlined and ways
and means suggested by which a
larger number of Industries can
be obtained for the city.
You are urged to attend and to
bring your friends. The Luncheon
will be open to all as well as the
members of both organizations.
Make your reservations now.
i:\TiRE COUNTRY THAT THIS
CITY IS OPPOSED TO THE PROS-
ECUTION OF ANARCHISTS, and
the hands of every I. W. W. and lawless
element in the United States will be
strengthened in this time of national
crisis, and the forces of lawlessness will
be accordingly stimulated. San Francisco
will be understood as a community in
which red-handed anarchism goes un-
rebuked.
The Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce believe that every patriotic
citizen should support the regular course
of justice in this city, and inasmuch as
the activities of the District Attorney
in the so-called bomb cases have been
conducted before the courts of this city
and state without challenge, success of
this recall would actually mean repudia-
tion of regular court procedure. The
citizenship of San Francisco cannot
therefore recall the District Attorney
without striking a fatal blow at con-
stituted authority.
320
p of Cc
The Exposition Auditorium Organ, Second Largest in the World
T>n ynti Wnnw that a han^nrt to «pv- 1
srcond
>o to iJcl '
than one
miirtr
If yr.n (In • these things, yoii
III >uur lack of knowledge,
the many letters received
a; the Aiulitorinin there are many San
Krani-i*can< who know nothing; about
the - "tcil to them
at t' : >n. It ini^ht
eve I I'or there arc
six Ro to make
the .- •• IS heated in
the not ol the fourth
story ot m, more than 200
feet away trom the keyboard.
Thr buHdcrs have shown fjreat skill
an<l •■• in the mechanism of the
ci»n- :iuch as no air pressure or
pnetniuitic \\»>rk is required in it, its
whole mechanism beine electric. A
most complete ^ Urol has
been proviiled in combin-
ation pt<-tnn« atv 1 K li. at the
v!ik;ln<--t toii.li ii \ provide the
organist with an\ . . ; ..ition of stops
or tone qnnlitics jlfsirctl. The buihlcrs
also have provi«lcd their latest improve-
ment in "fjencral combination piston^",
eight in number, which can be set to
jfive immediate changes on all manuals
and pedals simultaneously; thus, at one
touch, multitudes of stops instantly
move. RivinK complete changes of tone
I the orK<ins This
aid to the orK<>n-
s can be all pre-
ono motion will
.1... I. ...•l.^< ..v^i.vJ. The organ has
otrai^ht spfaking stops and about
" pipes.
The exterior arrangement of the stops,
-.1. r. ,i,.l ,. . . .v,.ii..s, xvith their meas-
-. is in accordance
. il by Mr. Kilwin
It. I.emarc, the celebrated organist, and
the specifications of the organ or its
scheme of stops, was designed by the
Exposition authorities.
The l.irgist pipe of this organ is the
^2 CCCC of the peilal double open dia-
pason. This pipe weighs over 1.300
pounds and is ^2 feet in length. Special
limber had to be sawed from selected
logs to get planks of sufTicicnt length
an«l width for the construction of these
pipes. This, however, is only one of
the three stops of 32-foot pitch in this
instrument, for there is also a 32-foot
metal stop and a 32-foot reed. The
hiwer part of the 32-foot metal stop
is on the front of the organ, visible to
all. the center pipe being CCCC, meas-
uring 41 feet long. 20 inches in diam-
eter, and weighing considerably over 600
pounds. These pipes are made of spec-
ially rolled heavy zinc. From these
monsters the pii)es vary in size diwn to
a fraction of an inch in length and a
fraction of an ounce in weight.
The organ, like all other instruments
of the Austin make, is built on their
universal air chest system, which pro-
vides absolutely perfect pressure to all ^
pipes as Will as internal accissibilily to
all the mechanism. The largest chest is
41 feet long, 15 feet wide an<l 7 feet
high. Special blowing ap|>aratus was
designed f<<r this instrument, there be
ing two blowers instead of one, each
one of which is capable of furnishing
sufTicient win«l for about two-thirds of
the organ. Kach of these blowers has
a 20-horsepower direct-connected mo-
tor, antl supplies air at the various
pressures re<|uircd. Two 20-horsepower
motors arc therefore re«iuire«l to furnish
air for the instrument. These blowers
were built by the Organ Power Co. of
Hartford. Conn A 9-volt, 40-ampere
generator is also provided to furnish
the current for the organ action.
To those who arc not versed in organ
lore, the following items may be of in-
terest:
There are four .\ustin patent-universal
air chests which contain the compressed
air, and on which stand the j)ipes
These air chests can be entered by
means of air locks, while the wind is
on. and in the largest of these air cham-
bers it would be «|uite possible to seat
comfortably at tables and serve a b.iii-
quet to 7^ persons. The organ weighs
approximately forty tons. Over ten ^
tons of metal are used in the construe
tion. consisting of platinum, silver, brass,
copper, lead, tin, zinc, iron, steel, bronze
and aluminum. Upward of .10.000 feet
of lumber were used, consisting of eb-
ony, walnut, oak, birch, maple, white-
wood, pine and cherry. Solid ivory is
u(=ed for the draw-stop heads and keys.
San Francisco is Furniture Buying
Center of Great West
Within the last two years San Fran-
cisco has become the furniture buying
center for the Pacific Coast and all of
the territory west of the Rocky Moun-
tains One hundred and eight furniture
manufacturers in the United States are
now represented at the Furniture Ex-
change N'o. 1055 Market Street as com-
pared to less than fifty when the Ex-
change was <'!.';i,1 two years ago.
The centr ' a furniture dis-
play in San o, in addition to
increasing the sales to the retailer in
the west, has had the eflFect of stimu-
lating the furniture manufacturing in-
dustry in San Francisco to such an
extent that two of the large factories
here are unable to supply the dcm.Tnd.
Before th' of the Furniture
Exchange it 'cisco the Fnstern
Furniture Ceni' Grand Rapids.
New York and held market
months, and the :: merchant, in
order to he in touch with the latest
designs, had to travel across the con-
tinent to make his purchases unle.ss
he was content to purchase from photo-
graphs. With the advent of the Furni-
ture Exchange in San Francisco this
has been changed and sample furniture
is shipped here from all of the manu-
facturing centers of the country. Mar-
ket months arc held twice a year and
the buyer brought direct to the displ.iy
rooms where he can judge first hand
as fo the designs that would be most
suitable to his particular locality. This
has proven so successful in San Fran-
cisco that the factory representatives
find it "ffond business" to refund rail-
road fares when the purchases reach
a certain amount.
The response to the call of the Furni-
ture market months has brought to San
Francisco, merchants from as far north
as British Columbia. a« far e.Tst as Den-
ver and as far south as the Mexican line.
The next market month will be held in
.San Francisco from the 10th to the 16th
of February. 1918. and it is expected
that the largest attendance in the his-
tory of the local organization will be
present.
Record Shipbuilding
A record for shipbuilding on the
Pacific Coast was made recently by
the Union Iron Works, when three
big steel steamships were launched in
the .short space of fourteen days, these
being the oil tanker A. C. Hedford. at
the San Francisco plant, October 27th,
oil tanker Herbert I.. Pr.itt. at the
.Mameda plant November Sth. and the
steel freighter Romulus, at the .Mameda
plant November 10th.
Home Industry Luncheon
Frederick W. Colburn. Secretary of the
California Hankers .Association, and Man-
ager of the San Francisco Clearing
House will be the speaker at today's
(Thursday) luncheon of the Home In-
dustry League of California at thr
Palace Hotel. His subject will be "Th. g
Prevention of Loss by Crime." A-
Manager of the San Francisco Clearing'
House and Secretary of the Bankers
.Association, Mr. Colburn has had many
interesting experiences along these lines.
San FranrUco Chambftf of Commerce ActivitioS
321
The Commission's Investigation of tiie Common Carriers
Operating in California
The kailri>a<l c «>imiiiN>i.Mi i.i tiiis state
las undertaken an invi-stiv^ation into tlu-
M-rvice and maintenance and the econ-
iHnies of operation of raiIroa<ls and
other common carriers in the State of
California during the emergency created
by the war. The Commission has
called a public hearinpf, to he held be-
fore Commissi' »ners h-djjerton and Love-
land on December 14. 1917. at 10 o'clock
a. m., in the San Francisco otTice of
the Commission. At this hearinj; all
interested parties are invited to appear
and be heard. The investi>;ati<m is
undertaken with a view of as^-istiiij,' in
brinRiuK about the most efficient trans-
portation service in the present emer-
gency.
The Commission has sent letters to
the general manaj?ers of the principal
steam anil electric railroads of the state,
and also the water carriers under the
jurisdiction of the Commission, retpiest-
ing information upon a broad variety of
subjects. In their letter to the carriers
Commissioners IZdgcrton and Loveland
say:
"The investigation is undertaken by
the Commission because of the un-
mistakable fact that the transportation
situation is more and more becoming
the subject of growing uneasiness and
agitation on the part of the public. The
Commission realizes that this situation
unless properly dealt with by all con-
cerned will become even more serious
in the near future. As stated in the
Commission's order referred to, investi-
gation is undertaken with a view to
assisting, as far as the Commission may
be able to lend its aid, in bringing
about the most efficient service in the
present emergency."
The Commission then reipiests from
the carriers information relative to the
condition of road-bed and track, of
c<|uipmcnt and of employees. A num-
ber of questions arc asked concerning
the freight and passenger service, such
as the gross freight ton mileage and
passenger train mileage, with conipara-
tivc earnings per train mile by months
for the last two years.
Investigation will be made as to the
extent to which it is practicable to dis-
continue non-essential jiassenger train
service, to what extent a reduction in
local freight service is practicable, and to
what extent also other economies in
operation may be practiced. The car-
riers ;ire retpicsted to furnish statements
if capital and other expenditures for
the last two years, with an estimate of
such expenditures for the year 191H.
Similar information is asked from the
electric surburban lines and the water
carriers.
The investigation as outlined is
thorough and comprehensive in charac-
ter and may probably prove of great
assistance to both the carriers and the
public. The Commissioners invite any
suggestions in connection with the in-
vestigation, which, it is stated, will be
given full consideration by the Com-
mission.
Tonnage Movement for Port of San Francisco
.\rrival.s Xov. 1017 .\rrivals Nov. 1016
Steam
(Tons)
Im .rciiin Ports 00.526
.\nicricaii (other than Toast) /.-^.tSil
Coa.'^t 2^0.V)?
T-.tal 306,542
Sail
(Toils)
^',088
8.566
60.066
80.720
Total Number of \'essels 30-^
Departures .\ov. 1017
Steam Sail
(Tons) (Tons)
Forei.trn Ports 132.064 16.008
American (other than Coast) 46.638 5.076
Coast 236.468 5':>A7^
Total 415,170 JCkS^J
Total Xiiniber of Vessels. 3H^
I)
Steam
Sail
(Tons)
(Tons)
112..^67
11.880
71.016
3.331
330.766
57,542
514.140
72,75^
X umber <
f X'essels. 4:
tl)artures
X..V. 1016
Steam
Sail
(Tons)
(Tons)
140.702
6.761
5h.'X)\
2.778
318.633
50.929
52?J2r)
60.468
Xumber of X'esscls. 465
Shippers Power of Attorney
The Committee on Public Information
in Washington has notified the Cham-
ber, for the benefit of all shippers and
forwat-ding agents, that the War Trade
Hoard has prepared a form of power of
attorney. This form must be properly
executed and filed with the Bureau at
the San Francisco Custom House in all
cases where the application for export
license is made by anyone other than
the owner or exporting principal of the
goods. A copy of the form can be ob-
tained from C. O. G. Miller in charge
of the local bureau at the Custom
House. *^ ^
Present Conditions in Russia
The Foreign Trade Department has
received a few copies of Bulletin No.
4. published by the American-Russian
Chamber of Commerce, entitled Present
Conditions in Russia, written by Mr.
Samuel R. Bertron, member of the
.American Diplomatic Mission to Russia.
These are available to members while
thcv last.
Additional Applications Filed Under
Amended Fifteenth Section
The Interstate Commerce CommisNion
announces the following applications af-
fecting San I'rancisco have been receiv-
ed and filed under the amended Fif-
teenth Section:
195 !•". G. .Airy, .Agent. — Kxprcss rates
on silver coin and silver bullion
from San I'rancisco, Cal. to N'ew
Orleans, La. and from various
Western points to Reno, Nev.
and other stations.
K. F. Mote, Agent. — Export cle-
murrage and storage charges and
rules, published in tarifT I. C. C.
No. 14 ( Pacific Car Demurrage
Bureau TarifT No. 1-H).
1"'. W. Gomph, Agent — Rates
published in tariff I. C. C. No.
256, applicable on cereals and
cereal products in bags, c. l,
from Los .\ngeles and other Cal-
ifornia stations to Prescott and
various Arizona points.
1282
1843
1884 R. II. Countiss, Agent.— Amend-
ment of Rule 25 of tariff 1. C. C.
No. 1022 (Trans-continental
Westbound Fxport TarifT No.
2l)-F) to include storage in the
aggregate maximum charges of
$1 per 2,fX)0 pounds in connection
with the application of rates to
shipsidc at San Francisco, and
other California ports.
2007 R. H. Countiss. Agent. — Two
and f)ne-half cents per ICX) pounds
in the proportional rates from
Sycamore, Monroevillc and other
California Points named in Item
1910-A to East St. Louis, III.
(when destined to Eastern and
Canadian points) published in
tarifT I. C. C. No. 0.^8 (TcFB
Tariff 3M).
3SS
San Tr-
SAN fra;^cisco
CHAMBER -/COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES -
Entered at second-cU«s matirr
January 7. 1915. at the Po«t
Office at San Francisco. Cali-
fornia under ihe act of
March 3. IR79
Subscription Price. Fifty
Cents per Year
Published weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Merchants Exchange Building
465 California Street
San Francisco
rOO WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KCAfJNY 112.
Russian American Exporter
The Furcijtn Trade Department is
ju*t in receipt of the tirst issue i>f the
"Russian-American Exporter" published
in the Russian languaKc by Messrs.
Walde Klor & Company. W ells i-ar^o
Expres:> nuilding. San Francisco. This
publicatitin is gotten out in excellent
shape and should go a long way toward in-
creasing the growing commerce be-
tween San Francisco and Eastern Russia.
Messrs. Walde Klor & Company arc en-
titled to the highest credit for their
enterprise in this matter and while, un-
fortunately, conditions in Russia at
present are not propitious and while
the war necessarily curtails any large
increase in commerce yet we feel sure
this latest great Republic with its un-
limited resources and opportunities will
work out its own s.ilvation and after a
successful termination of the war will
be one of the leading markets for the
Pacific Coast. We wish this enterprising
firm every success and bespeak for them
the support of our merchants if, after
investigation, they should decide such a
publication could reach this new and at-
tractive foreign field.
The war will not last forever and now
is the time to prepare for peace
Investigation of
Manufacturing
The I'oreign Trade Department is ad-
vised the Council of National Defense
is about to make an exhaustive inves-
tigation of all manufacturing, with the
object of curtailing that which docs not
contribute to the success of the war for
the purpose of conserving fuel, labor
and raw materials. It would be a good
idea for all interested to prepare state-
ments anil arguments showing how
their products are essential if such is
the case, so as to have it ready for
presentation to the committee.
Chamber Entertains Editors
Seventy members of the California
Press Association were the guests of
the Chamber of Commerce last Satur-
day at a luncheon at the Cliff House.
Before luncheon the Editors and their
wives were taken for an automobile tour
of San Francisco.
Opporfunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arr interested write to Foreign
Trade Drpartmrnl of the Ckambrr of
Commerce giving number.
1747. Kreuzlingen (Switzerland) firm
• get in touch with importers
■AC Swiss gold leaf.
1748. South .African firm wishes to
correspond with in>pi>rters and export-
ers of seeds and cereals.
1749. New York (New York) firm
v\ishes to communicate with importers
"! oils, such as peanut oil, castor oil.
' oil, rapeseed oil and soya bean
.ir beet seed, castor seed, rape-
>eitl, iKiup seed, mustard seed, peanuts.
copra, vegetable wax.
1750. .Madras (India) firm wishes to
correspond with exporters of agricul-
tural machinery; steam engines, traction
engines, internal conibustion engines us-
ing crude oil, kerosene and gasoline, in-
clu<ling marine and heavy fluty motors:
automobiles for commercial and pleasure
purposes; motorcycles, electrical goo»ls.
machinery, machine tools.
1751. Paris (France) concern wishes
to communicate with exporters of
cereals and other edibles.
Hotel Reservation Should
be Made Now for National
Foreign Trade Conven-
tion.
Tlic I'aciiic L "asi iirancii ot tiic
National Foreign Trade Council
has just received the following
telegram from Secretary Davis in
New York:
"Expect to send you early next
week pamphlets concerning For-
eign Trade Council and Fifth Con-
vention. Have arranged extensive
Government co-operation. State
Department will assign Consuls.
Department of Commerce will as-
sign Commercial .'\gents and
others. War Trade Hoard will
assign Directors of Bureaus of
Flxports Control and Imports Con-
trol who will attend Group Ses-
sions devoted to those subjects.
At the suggestion of Secretary of
War. Baker, am submitting request
for co-operation with Council of
National Defense in writing."
This program will enable dele-
gates to submit their problems
and ask information and advice of
every branch of the Federal Gov-
ernment. This will jfive them an
opportunity to ascertain how other
sections have secured relief and
they will be able to learn more in
three days than they could by cor-
respondence in months or years.
Better make your hotel reserva-
tions at 1015 Merchants Exchange
at once. Hotels will only hoM
them until January 1st
Placement Bureau
Do not hesitate to call on tlic
Placement Bureau — Kearny 112 if
you need any Stenographers,
Bookkeepers or Assistant lUxik-
keepers. Typists or General Office
Clerks. We have them.
6S7. .Man with twenty years selling
and executive experience desires to con-
nect with a growing firm. Large ac-
((uaintance throughout United States and
Canada. Competent to take full charge
of sales with up-to-date methods.
Understands handling men for best re-
>ults.
638. Position as traffic manager or
as>i>tant traffic manager wanted by man
.14 years of age, with 10 years practical
railroad experience and knowledge of
export work. First-class references.
639. Yr>ung married man, 29 years of
age, graduate of eastern college seeks
ipening here. Is licensed architect of
New York, also draughtsman. lias
character and ability to handle men.
References.
690. OfTice manager, 36, married, 18
years experience wholesale, import and
export, banking, expert accountant and
^ood correspondent, now employed, 8
years last position, wishes to make a
change. References.
691. Young married man of good
personality seeks position as department
manager with some reliable concern
Has had considerable experience and
lan furnish excellent references.
692. Young man, 23 years of age.
exemi)t from draft is free to accept
position with a progressive house where
iiis assiduity an(l conscientious work will
make him indispensable. Graduate from
University of Pennsylvania. Good con-
nection is desired more than salary,
which can be relegated to the back-
ground.
693. General office man or accountant
desires position. Highest references.
Moderate salary to start if chance for
advancement.
694. College man, 26 years of age,
exempt, with 4 years corporation ac-
counting training and 15 years residence
in the Orient, desires position in which
training and familiarity with foreign
conditions can be developed. Speaks
Japanese. Local references.
695. Engineer with 25 years exper-
ience in manufacturing and construction
work wants positon as superintendent
or assistant to executive in manufactur-
ing industry. Skilled in handling men
and material, and trained in production
of cost records for shop cost accounting
F^refers the iron trades.
696. Experienced traffic and claim
man desires position with progressive
concern where conscientious efforts will
be appreciated. Good correspondent.
697. Energetic young man of 2(>
years, exempt from draft wishes position
as employment manager or in sales and
advertising department. Large exper-
ience in all questions of scientific man-
agement for factory and office. Local
.ind eastern references.
San rr^ncifco Charrb^r of Ccvrr^yrcj Acfivitios
323
Eternal Vigilance Necessary to Detect
War Charity Camouflage
I IHOUT (U'sirc on the part of the Chamhir of Com-
merce to lessen the charital)!e donations of the public or
to cast suspicion on legitimate ap|)cals, the following
notice is reproduced from the New York pamphlet "PUB-
LIC SERVICE" for the consideration of donors:
"Mr. War-Charity Giver
Do you know where your money goes?
Do you stand guard over the rights of our own and our allie>'
soldiers, sailors and dependents?
Do you permit camouflaging promoters to grow rich mi the
gifts of a full-hcartcd and generous public.
THE WAR CHARITY CAMOUFLAGE
IN NEW YORK CITY
Less than 1% of receipts ($754 out of $78,454) was turned over
by the Army-Navy Bazaar for comfort kits for our soldiers
in France.
$22,247 out of $44,485 (50%) collected for program advertising
for this entertainment went into the pockets of collectors.
Dependent families of soldiers will receive $4,(XX) out of
$14,521 collected for them.
"Sweet Girl Solicitors" are said to have "cleaned up" $28,000
for a promoter for another enterprise from persons who
gave money for tickets, but who refused to take the tickets
because they could not use them.
Soldiers in uniform have been deceived by charity grafters
and believing that they were adding to their "bit" have
sold tickets and solicited funds for war purposes.
Prominent people have permitted their names to be used for
these enterprises without investigation or concern as to
methods or returns.
WHAT IS THE REMEDY?
1 — Eternal citizenship vigilance.
2 — Strict accountability to the public of all funds collected
for war charities.
3 — More direct giving, less expenditure in lavishness of enter-
tainment.
4 — Holding to responsibility people who permit the use of their
names in charity war work.
5 — Requiring all solicitors to be licensed and to advertise with
their credentials the commissions or other pay received.
District Attorney Swann says:
"This intiuiry discloses that the prominent people who, without
investigation, allowed their names to be used for window
dressing purposes and as a screen for grafting exploiters
of the patriotic sentiments of the public, are the most cul-
pable persons connected with the fraudulent war schemes."
New York City is determined that in the future the patriotic
impulses of its people shall not be exploited but several
horses have been stolen.
Two promoters have been indicted.
An ordinance to liccuf^e city entertainments for charity is bein.g
considered by the Board of Aldermen.
Government control (state or federal) is urged by many.
Pacific Coast Foreign Trade
It is now estimated that the value of
foreign exports and imports at the
United States customs districts of the
Pacific Coast, will total $755,000,000 for
the calendar year to end December 31st.
Of this total, the districts of Washing-
ton and San Francisco will furnish
the greater portion, the estimate for
the district of Washington being con-
servatively placed at $410,000,000 and
the district of San Francisco $320,000,-
000. the balance apportioned to the
other districts in the Pacific Coast
group. The official figures for the
twelve months ending December 31,
1916, showed a grand total for the
Pacific Coast of $631,191,734. of which
the district of Washington had as its
proportion $360,526,940, and the dis-
trict of San Francisco $243,886,277.
These figures, it should be remembered,
include all Puget Sound and Grays
Harbor ports for the Washington dis-
trict and all California ports from Santa
Barbara channel north to the Oregon
line, for the San Francisco district.
The imports are still greatly in excess
of the exports but the latter have been
showing an increase during the sum-
mer and autumn months. The estimate
for the year is truly interesting when
compared with the grand total of but
$238,000,000 for the coast in 1915.
Anfionj the Memberr
M. B. Randall, taxidermist, formerly
of Los Angeles, has located- at 204
Eleventh Street.
A new branch of the Credit Clearing
House has been opened at 750 Mills
Building. A \V. Ellis is the represen-
tative
Edgar M. Jacobs, wholexale dealer in
phon )graphs, has located at 215 Russ
Building.
The McGraw Tire & Rubber Co.,
now located at 1114 Van Ness Avenue,
will shortly, by reason of the necessity
of securing increased accommodations,
move to new (luarters on Townsond
Street. C. K. Whittaker is Pacific
Coast Manager.
The Pan-American Steamship Com-
pany, a new firm in this city has just
opened offices at 639 Merchants Ex-
change Building. It is understood that
R. J. Ringwood, formerly of the Pacific
Steamshij) Com])any is interested.
.\llyn & Bacon, of Boston, Mass..
are to have a branch at 143 2nd Street.
The firm arc book publishers of na-
tional reputation. O. F. Dormcyer is
in charge.
The Palestine Tobacco & Cigarette
Company has opened a factory at 127
Montgomery Street for the manufacture
of high-grade cigarettes. D. Spiro is
manager.
The Chatterton System of baking
will open a store at 916 Market Street
where they will bake their products
in full view of the public.
The San Francisco Trailer Co. has
opened a branch at 94 8th Street. M.
-S. Mitchell is the manager.
The General Sales Corporation. 718
Mission Street has recently taken over
the line of Swinhart automobile tires
manufactured in .Akron. Ohio. The
firm produces both pneumatic and truck
tires.
The Dental & Medical Service Asso-
ciation has established offices at 471
Monadnock Building.
The Federal Board of Vocational
Education has opened offices in the
Monadnock Building. W. G. Hummel
is local manager.
The United States Immigration Bur-
eau of the Department of Labor has
opened offices at 115 Chronicle Building.
1*1 *«
Import Licenses
The time when imports of articles
specified in the President's proclama-
tion would be admitted without licenses
expired yesterday tiie 12th. .Ml import-
ers must hereafter procure licenses be-
fore such articles will be admitted. Ap-
plication for blanks and information
should be made to Mr. C. O. G. Miller
representing the War Trade Board, 216
Custom House.
It is suggested that importers imme-
diately advise their representatives in
foreign countries of the requirements of
this government and to ascertain if
licenses have been granted before mak-
ing shipments. .Arrangements might
possibly be made with the various
steamship companies to have their for-
eign agents look out for this.
324
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco A
Camp
Drive
Fremont Fundl^Make it a Red Cross
Must Continue Christmas'* is Red
Cross Slogan
Marine Department
1...^...,. ,. .■. ,::... i... ,
l>crn r^t.iMi^hrtl at
.• .„....,., . .,t 1 1,1. ■ .. , V . r. «|oc»
cn of ^
I ir oars .'■
call ihc « ■< cimI.
There > cly $.K\Uin yrt
to to- r.ii^' i to iitkurc ihr ^
(Ml \ l.riltoll. .DIM lllllrss mi-"
Mt is raiM-it Cimp i-'rrmi>iit will
'rtcti despite the Roxcrii-
at this time.
lit, .11 la* been nuthurizeil
by i! iiniltre to closi-
the i' is owned by the
Staniurd L iii\(-r-i(y at a cost of ap-
proximately $45.rtlO. This i*. a step for-
ward but the situation is still serious
and the rest of the fund must be
insure the briii^iuK
t of the 30.00() to
.'»■.'**> 1.^. ii i..! »i»ich the Kovernnjent
intended it.
That other cities in California are
anxiou5 to have the cantonment is
evinced by information received by the
Chamber's Committee to the effect that
a nuniber of Los Anjjeles business men
have waited upon Army Officers here
and ofTered a certified check for two
million dollars to insure the construc-
tion of the Camp on property adjoining
I. OS Angeles.
•N.m I'r.Tnci.>c»j'> busint-»> HUM are dc-
;on to promote the Ked Cross
> mentbership drive, and evcy
t tiiem thus far interviewed by the
:tive committee has promised to
It all the support he can comm.ind
realize that by helping the Ked
Lr<>»s they are helping Uncle Sam to
win the war, and they desire to have
'he war won as speedily as possible.
>o they are at the forefront of the prc-
iiniii.iry caiiipaiKn to stir up public iti-
< rot in the «lrive proper, whiih is to
lie started I^ecember 17th and continued
until December 24th, inclusive.
Kvery phase of the city's business
life is represented in the campaign or-
(•anization, which is arranged on a
military basis, with John .\. Itritton the
general con1^lan(lin^, Theo. I-'. DrcdKC
the colonel. Thomas II. Doane. the lieu-
tenant-colonel, l-'rank II. .\bl)ott the
adjutant, Arthur II. Ilalloran the
intelligence officer ami Harry R. Hogart
the quartermaster. Then there is full
headi|uartt-rs staff and a major and ca|>-
tains for each of the eleven districts
into which the city is divided to facili-
tate the canvass. Mrs. John H. Casscrly
is lieutenant-colonel of the women's or-
ganization, which promises to rival the
men in signing up the 83,000 new mem-
bers asked for San Francisco Chapter.
"Make it a Red Cross Christmas" is
the campaign slogan, and every man,
woman and child in San I'rancisco who
is not now enrolled will be solicited to
pay one dollar for that privilege.
Business Opportunities For You
Bi«ls will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at I.os .\n-
geles on December 15th for a (|uantity
of subsistence supplies. Details and
specifications arc on t'lle at the office
of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the f.fficcs of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Mason
on December 17th for subsistence sup-
plies. Details are on file at the office
of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the General Purchasing Officer for the
Panama Canal in Washington on De-
cember 17th. for supplies lor the Canal
Zone. Particulars and specifications arc
on file at the office of the Chamber
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Department Quartermaster, 605
'rt Street. San IVancisco. December
for fresh beef. Details are on
file at the office of the Chamber.
Bids will be opened at the <»ffices of
the Department Quartermaster. 605
Market Street. San Francisco, on Dt-
cember Nth. for potatoes, onions, but-
ter, oleomargarine, and ice. Details are
on file at the office of the Chamber.
Bids will he opencci at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Mason
on December 19th for a large quantity
of bran and oats. Details arc on file at
the office of the Chamber.
Bids will be openeil at the offices <!t
the .Maskan Kngincring Commission in
Seattle. Washington, on December 27th,
for a large quantity of miscellaneous
hardware. Specifications are on file at
the office of the Chamber.
Mrs. E. M. Pickett, Sutter City, Cal.,
is seeking a market lor eleven tons fine
quality muscatel raisins.
H. S. Haswcll. 13.^ North Michigan
St., South Bend. Ind.. is in the market
for Chinese or Japanese peanuts.
J. Wassermann & Co., 24 Stone St..
New York City, desire to secure an
account to sell California Champagne in
that market.
Karl Hanselmann & Co. Laredo, Tex-
as, are in the market for Mexican quick-
silver.
Geo. Larson. Greenfield. Monterey
County. Cal., desires to get in touch
with surety companies who bond U.
S. mail carriers.
R. Woulfc. c/o Carlyle Hotel. Spok-
ane. Wash., wishes to get in communi-
cation with a reliable collection agency
in this city.
W. E. Cook. 620 South 2nd St.. Man-
kaf^. Minn., desires to get in touch with
building and loan associations in this
city.
San
com-
coast
il items
The 1-rench schooner Muaiia, which
ha> luen plying among the South Sea
Islands since IVII, brought a cargo ol
c«)pra and cocoanuls to this port, arriv-
ing here November 3Uth, consigned to
\\ illiams, Dimond & Co,
The steamer Sachem with full cargo
from Manila for the I'acitic .Mail S S. Co.,
put in an appearance early on the morning
of December 1st. About 40 passengers
came in on the vessel. She was form-
erly a German iileamcr, and was taken
over at .Manila by the U. S. Shipping
Board, and chartered to the Pacific
Mail S. S. Co. for the trip.
Schooner W. 11. Marston left .Mel-
bourne December 4th for Portland with
a full cargo of wheat.
The steamer China, of the China Mail
Line, will lta\e out from San l-'rancisco
on December 22nd, for Hongkong.
Shanghai, .Nagasaki, Kobe. Yokohama,
and Honolulu. Connection made at
Hongkong for Manila and East Indian
ports.
The hull of the new steamer Haico
was launched at Eureka on December
1st for the Hammond Lumber Co. Her
machinery will be installed at
I'Vancisco by the builders. Uptm
pletion she will be put in the
lumber trade.
.\mong some of the principal
in the cargo of the steamer Venezuela,
arriving here from the Orient last
week, there were; 1,2H1 bales tobacco,
1.198 cases cigars. 34,4<)1 hags lice. 9,998
packages tea, 758 ingots tin. Over
6,800 packages of freight go to cities
and ports beyond here.
Steamer F'red W. Weller steamed
from this port last week for Southern
California, where a full cargo of fuel
will be taken aboard for the .Atlantic
Range. This is one of the largest tank
steamers built by the Union Iron
Works, and was constructed for the
Standard Oil Company; her net ton-
nage being 7,892.
A substantial increase in the coast
lumber rate has taken place during the
past week. The going rates now quoted
arc as follows: to .San Francisco from
I Humboldt Hay, $5.50; Coos Hay, $6.00:
Grays Harbor, Willapa Harbor, Colum-
I bia River, and Puyet Sound. $6.50. .An
I additional dollar per thousand to south-
' cm California ports. .Mso a stiffen-
I ing in rate to Hawaiian Islands, twenty
I dollars per thousand now being asked.
! During the month of September, a
total of 190 vessels made the transit
of the Panama Canal, as against 172 in
.■\ugust. The princijial three flags re-
presented were the British, .American
and Norwegian in the order named.
The British ships passing through dur-
ing September were 65, .American 57,
an<l Norwegian 28.
Hind. Rolph & Co.. agents for the
Union S. S. Co., announce the sailing
of the British steamer Katna for
Wellington, in the near future. Vessel
starts loading on December 7th at San
Francisco, and will get quick despatch.
San Tranctsco Chamber of Commerce Activities
325
Where Manufacturing Firms Get Their Employes
UEOEMIX
nrst CMOtcc
vtono CNOict
Tm«0 CMO«C(.
TOT»L
rKOny
Labor Unions.
Employment Oure«uJ
Competitors
Recomrrvendations
of employeej.
ttewj paper ads
Applicants applying
Other Sources
FItOrtI
Labor- Unions.
Employment Dorea
Competitors.
l?ecoaimend»tion3
of employees
newspaper ads.
Applicants applying
Other Sources W
MALE HELP
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skilled
FEMALB HELP- skilled
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MALE MBLP-
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■CO no IM IJO M« lf»
FEMALE HELP- unskilled
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Workers in Most Cases Seek Their Own Positions
TTHE Society for the Study of Employ-
ment Problems is makitif^ a survey
as to where the manufactiirinn firms of
San l-'raiicisco look for tiieir help. The
accompanying chart is the result of a
«juestiunnaire that was sent to all of the
larger firms in this city employins
labor for manufacturing? lines. Each
firm was asked to desiRuate a first,
second and third choice as to methods
of securing help both male and female,
.skilled and unskilled.
The fact has been brought out that
the men and women seek their own
work and that the plant does not go
after the worker. This is brought out
by the long line showing the popular
method in securing help, is through the
applicants applying for positions and
through the recommendations of those
already employed. The surprising fact
is emphasized that employment bureaus
arc not used to such an extent as are
these other methods. Newspaper ad-
vertising is resorted to only in the
case of unskilled male and female help.
Labor unions are evidently patronized
where the male skilled help is unionized
.'Xs far as known this is an original
study that is being con«lucted by the
Society. The Committee working on
the same will make a further report
when the subject has been fully cov-
ered.
Down Town Association Endorses
Charles M. Fickert
The following letter has been re-
ceived by the Cliamber from the Down
Town .Association. It is self e.\i)lana-
t >ry and is published at the request
of the .Association.
.Mr. Robert Newton Lynch,
Vice-President and Manager, San
h'rancisco Chamber of Commerce,
San Francisco, California.
Diar Sir:
.\t the regular luncheon meeting of
the Down Town Association held l-'ri-
(lay. December 7th at the Hotel St.
I-"rancis, District .Attorney, Charles M.
Pickert being present as the guest of
honor, the following resolution which
ha«l previously been unanimously passed
by the Hoard of Directors was ratified
and confirmed.
WHERE.AS. the Down Town .Asso-
ciation of San Francisco was organized
for civic betterment and the general
welfare of San Francisco and since its
organization the ,\s>;ociation has re-
frained from entering in any way in
politics, and
WHKRF.AS, the recall election of
District Attorney, Charles M. Fickert,
in the opinion of the people of San
Francisco is an issue of paramount im-
portance far above the political or
personal relations of the contestants,
RFSOLVKD. that this Association
endorses and commends the fearless
conduct of the District .Attorney's
office by Charles M. Fickert and urges
that all loyal citizens su])port the Dis-
trict .Attorney and vote for him at the
coming recall election on December
18. 1917.
Hoping you will gi\e this publicity
among your members, T am
Yours truly,
Tom Dillon.
Secretary,
Down Town .Association.
The Industrial Advance of ^mh.
DRAKE LOCK NUT COMPANY
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT
The Nut that Freezes to the Bolt and Can't Come Loose
FROZEN TO
THE BOLT
,^-.|j...
paiiy that the finger member and the
lower or nut member are compressed
or frozen on to the bolt by the action
of screwing down the upper or locking
member and that no vibration yet de-
vised in a test, has been able to loosen
it.
The claim made for the new inven-
tion is that it has withstood a vibratory
test of an air hammer delivering a 25
pound blow at 500 blows per minute for
nine hours without jarring loose, also
that a nut has withstood the jar of a
small electric apparatus for 72 hours
continuously without becoming loose.
Though the Drake I,ock Nut was pat-
ented only last year by Mr. George F.
Drake, who is president of the company,
it is now having an extensive sale in
all parts of the United States and
abroad. Two of the largest auto truck
companies in the United States have
The accompanying illustration shows found that the "Drake Nut" solves their
at a glance what the principle is. It is problem of the "loose nut" and are
severest vibration without jarring loose, claimed by the Drake Lock Nut Com- using it exclusively.
HE West and particularly
California has been the
home of many valuable
additions to the mechan-
ical world. It was in thi-
state that the gas engine,
which has since revolutionized the lo-
comotion of the world, was first put to
practical use; California was the home
of the caterpillar engine, the principle
of which is now being used in the
"tanks." which are so successful on the
European battlefields and of the com-
bined harvester which is now in us<
throughout the world.
The Drake Lock Nut Company i*
now producing a "Lock Nut" for which
it is said that the mechanical worhl
has been calling, for many years. The
invention is that of Mr. George F.
Drake of San Francisco, who says that
the value of the new "Lock Nut" lies in
simplicity, correctness of mechanical
principle, efficiency in load carrying
strength, and ability to withstand the
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D
CHAMBER OJr^OMMERQE ACTIVITIES
%^^ATED JU>u;x|^^S
k^«>««««*tM«Mt«%
Vol. 4
The Commerdal, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — DECEMBER 20th. 1917
^o. 51
A YEARS ACTIVITIES OF THE SAM
I.' IV
OF COMMERCE
Ci^CVCiiMvi
I > I 1 ['
^=^^ HE year 1917 is lu-aring its
end and the influence
wielded by the San I'"ran-
cisco Chamber of C )m-
merce for the welfare and
the upbuildinji of our com-
munity as a whole during this eventful
year is one which deserves the com-
mendation of all of the members of the
Chamber of Commerce. It is the de-
sire of the Hoard of Directors to felici-
tate the membership upon the very in-
telliRent and faithful service given lo
the Chamber of Commerce and thei;
co-operation with its officers.
The managerial, departmental and
clerical staflf are especially to be con-
gratulated. It is due to their untiring
efforts and especially to the able direc-
torship of Mr. Robert N'ewton I-ynch
that the Chamber's influence has been
tremendous in the direction of creating
a more wholesome attitude on the part
of the public generally toward the very
serious question of industrial relation-
ship and perhaps as never before the
leading business men of San Francisco
have been awakened to a sense of re-
sjjonsibility and a willingness to make
unusual sacrifices for the interests of
the community as a whole.
It is perhaps fitting at this time that
a brief resume of the life of our
honored Vice-President should be given
On last Tuesday he added another year
of hnnnr an.l .listinrtion fr. Iiic Ir.n.r
Robert Newton Lynch, Vice-Presi-
dent of the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce.
Robert Newton Lynch, Manager
of the San Francisco Cham-
ber of Commerce.
Robert Newton Lynch, Vice-Presi-
dent and General Manager of
the California Development
Board
record. Horn December IS, 1.S37, a
small child, he grew rapidly as children
do and in 1848 crossed the plains and
established one of the first Chamliers
of Commerce among the .aborigines,
wiiich at that time inhabited California.
The first Chamber of Commerce was
established by our honored Vice-Pres-
ident in Petty Looma, which translated
into California Development Talk means
"ilelp yourself."
.\dvancing with the times in 1852
Hubert moved his base to San I-ran-
cisco, where he has since been (irmly
established.
fn this brief but thrilling year-end
message to our members it would be
wrong to close without referring to
liis "Manley" rpialities, a "King" among
men. one ".Mann" in a thousand. It
is a pleasure to "Converse" with him
"Dailey" as he "Howies" along with
hurried tread on his way to the
hopping lightly from
bunco. His ability to
to a constant reference
There is not a "Day"
parses but what he "Downes" some
"I'ever" and "Marks" them for furtiier
punishment. Let us close by singing
"Down Went 'Maginnity' to the Hottom
of the Sea."
The above is endorsed by the Charities
Kndorsement Committee. "Wilson,
Th^t'. All"
"Schumacher"
"Hunker" to
"(iyle" is due
to "Webster."
328
Smn rranclsco Chamber of Commerc* Activitios
•Al a time when the puMic iiiin.l i^ I arc iiuulcalinK l>> their Shiran •'Mak.
'm A llritton. Chairman of San kruit will he know
■ -•iiiias r.very re- ,
n as a "Christnia.>» |
rt is itraclically lini- (
help the Red Cro»«. Paciric Dn
proniined to present the win
.1 tr<>l>)l\ ill ill.- ,)l.>lir ..I . I.
l liapter. the American peo- , memher." The eflFort
I •* "• .. . .. ""■•' a.xuty and hope than hy makniK ship .,f I5(».(XX) in San l-rancjsco or
....,,., ,, ,- ;;»""}5'"K »""V ''■""'"'*'""" "' '^'^ '<'•'• ^>'^'** a H«».(«M) more than noxrexists iV is a
Crossi are symbolical of human ' ..i;.i. ;. -.u- u ....
Let the boys a, ,he front I *^''*'' 't w.thm the prescribed eight
^ that we care" days, and that is the kind of work abont
lid that is the spirit that the Red P*^* philanthropic men and women of
V M.ss membership campaiRn managers i San Francisco are now pcrforminK,
having
licv ha%r
SLANDERING THE RED CROSS
T
'"* ''Ma'n'l'^?M*" •^""*"^'i" ^"' Cross for an increase in membership is now on an.l ... skw ... ,iu-
. , -./ . '!k''' c t.har.t.es Kmlorsemcnt Committee reproduce the following editorial
' appeared in the San Irancisco Chronicle. December 15. 1917: runoriai
The city is full of lies calculated to injure the Rc<I
Cr.)S8. and their appearance in such numbers just at
this time is believed to l>e the result <»f a deliberate
plan intended to reduce the usual Christmas collec-
tions of the society. An occasional lie may be ex-
pected That the city should all at once be flooded
with them can hardly be mere chance.
A typical example is that "a soldier" somewhere
in France has written back to friends in this city that
he had to pay the Red Cross $1« for a sweater. That
is the precise form in which the lie certainly came to
one family.
.Another lie is to the effect that the Red Cross of-
fices are crow<led with highly paid employes, to such
an extent that not U) per cent of the money contrib-
uted reaches any beneficiary. We know of that lie
also appearing in precisely that form.
AH the lies take any number of variations, as they
are scattered broadcast by apparently not unwilling
conveyors.
As to the $18 sweater story, some soldier may have
deliberately started the lie. There was never an army
which did not contain liars Or there may have been
a thief in the employ of the Red Cross. Or sonic
one here may have made up the story and starte<l it.
The way to deal with such stories is to report the
name ..f the circulator to the office of the Red Cross.
If the person repeating the story has prcx.f of its
truth he or she has nothing to fear. The person in
danger is the Red Cross agent who betrayed a trust.
Hut. unless there is proof or if the name of the
person from whom the story was received cannot be
given, the narrator may expect trouble. The local
authorities offer a reward of $1(K) for evidence sufTi-
cient to convict any one of uttering these slanders.
All the more responsible officers of the Red Cross
contribute their services free. They include some of
the best business ability in America. Among so many
subordinates there may be some disloyal. All tin-
Red Cross asks is the names of such persons. They
will be given full f.pportuiiity to prove what they say.
If they do nr.t prove it they must face the con>e-
•luences.
Governmental Control of World Railways
Suggestions of Governmental control
of the Railways of the United States
during the war. now being made by
officials of the Government at Washing-
ton, lend interest to a compilation by
The National City Bank of New York
showing government control or owner-
ship of the railways throughout the
world. It shows that about one-third
of the railways of the world are own-
ed or controlled by the governments of
the respective countries or states in
which they operate, and that in Europe,
.\»ia. .Xfrica and the British Colonies
more than one-half of the lines are gov-
ernment owned or controlled. In s<^>tnr
cases, notably Germany and .\ustralia
the railways are chiefly the property
of the states or sub-divisions forming
the general government, in others they
are the direct property of the govern-
ment. In Germany over 90% of ilie
railways are classed as government or
■"tate railways: .\ustria-IIungary HZVe ,
Russia 77%: Italy 737e: Switzerland
99%; the Scandinavian states 44C^ and
France at present ]77e. while other
parts of her system have been built in
part or whole by the Government they
are operated by railway companies, and
will later revert to the (iovernnuiit.
Of Europe, as a whole 547r of the rail-
way lines arc classed as state or gov-
ernmental railways. Asia 70%. .Africa
65%, South .America 31% and North
America but 5%. In .Australia 99% be-
long to the colonies which form the com-
monwealth of -Australia, in New Zealand
99% are governmental. India Xn% and
the British Colonies as a whole 55%.
while those of Great Britain none are
owned by the G.>vernment, though the
entire system is now temporarily con-
trolled by the Government for war pur-
San rranelsco Chamber of Commerce Activmot
329
Time Has Come When Hustling Must Supplant Conservation
Advice to Americans between the
aKes of 3() and 50 en How to Help
J\ Win the War is ^iven tliu> by Ge«»r«e
' Ade:
V\hile the war is on. the active work
in siippi>rt i>l the lioys at the front will
be shonldered cheerfully by men and
women a little too old for acrobatic
service but not yet lro'<te<l at the
temples.
They will supply part of the money
and most ol the "pep" needed to supply
and enconrane a hu^c army in the lieM.
It is for them to realize that we have
passed the period of doubliuK an«l
(juestion answering.
We have come to the days wlu-n hus-
tling must supplant conversation.
It was all rinht six months ago to
spare an hour a day in tr\inM; to con-
vince some one with a vacant eye and
a dark mind that we wire really justi-
fied in accepting the insolent challenge
thrown at us by Liermany.
You are to be forgiven if. even four
months ago, you spent valuable time
trying to convince a sluggish minority
that—
I'irst: Government bonds are a >afe
investment.
Second: Pro-German propaganda are
to be hit in the head.
Third: The allies arc to be trusted.
I'ourth: The Red Cross is above sus-
picion and does not obtain either money
or knitted goods under false preten.^cs.
Fifth: .\il taxes which have been
levied are justified by extraordinary and
unprecedented conditions.
Sixth: This is not a rich man's war:
it was not precipitated by any Wall
Street influence: it is not concerned
over private investments: it is not a
grand benefit for munition makers.
Seventh: Pair promises have no value
when they are made by a criminal who
finds himself backed into a corner.
Eighth: The men in our training
camps and aboard transports and sta-
tioned somewhere in PVance are being
safeguarded as .American soldiers never
before were looked after, as regards
wholesome food, proper sanitation, pre-
vention of disease, and moral guidance.
Why enumerate further?
.\be .Martin met a feller down in
Brown County that never heard of Tony
Pastor, and we have a taxpayer in our
township who thinks the world is flat,
and you can find cabaret performers in
Forage Dealers
The following letter has been received
by the Chamber from the Council of
National Defense and is of particular
interest to dealers in forage.
"General Thomas Cruse has been
designated as the officer in charge of
expediting payments for all supplies
sold .he army. If you know of any
instances where payments for hay or
oats are being delayed and will write
or telegraph full details, we will be
glad to handle personally with General
Cruse. He has practically guaranteetl
that the payments of hay and oats
can be made within twenty-four (24)
hours after cars are unloaded. We
will appreciate it if you will give this
as wide publicity as possible among the
grain and hay dealers."
New York City who don't believe there
is such a place as Iowa, and clairvoyants
still find customers, and you can name
people wh<i will consult a patent-
niedicine "ad" in i>reference to a doctf)r,
an«l old Jethro Tilford. over in Shelby
Township, carries a dried up potato to
keep ofT the rheumatism.
In every connnunity you will tin<l a
contrary-minded scdinuiit of the human
race — people who keej) themselves some-
what in evidence by noisily denying facts
which are self-evi<lent to all of their
neighbors who happen Xo be in the full
enjoyment of sanity.
They are somewhat like frogs, i. e..
they make an awful noise in proportion
to their number.
Now, if you will take the trouble to
check up in your immediate neighbor-
hood tlie people who. from the begin-
ning of the war. have been full of doubts
and (|ue>tions and false alarms, you will
lind that they are few in number and of
precious little importance, except as
atmospheric disturbances.
.Mso, did it ever occur to you:
That the man who had bought most
liberally of Government bonds never
<luestioned the safety of .his security?
That the woman who was knitting the
most socks and sweaters never believed
the silly stories about the Red Cross
being a crooked institution?
That the soldier boy about to board a
transport and join his comrades of
France and Great Britain never was
known to doubt the sincerity of the
men with whom he was soon to rub
shoulders?
No, indeed!
-Ml the wails and misgivings and t'lsh
stories are put into circulation by a few
picayune outsiders who were just built
to be obstructionists and somehow can't
help it.
They are in a class with the Tories
who feasted the aristocratic British
officers while Washington's .\rmy
starved at Valley Forge.
They are a hold-over of the Vallandig-
ham clan that reviled Lincoln and gave
an underhanded copperhea<l suj)port to
the cause of slavery, even after it was
doomed.
They are the kind of i)eople who op-
pose public improvements, will not buy
tickets for the Chautaucpia, criticize the
minister if he smiles in public, and
attach the presumption of guilt to any
woman attacked by scandal.
They are the small bores, the -two-by-
fours. the gnats, the sand flies, the ticks
put on earth to teach good |)eople the
.piality of patience.
The time has come to ignore them.
If we cannot lock them up for safc-
kecj)ing. at least we can shut them out
from our daily pr«>gram and go ahead
with the important work laid out for us.
This is no time to waste precious
hours and vocal energy in trying to
prove that two and two make four, and
water is wet, an<l the sun sets in the
West, and the ma«l clog of Prussianism
must be muzzled.
Do not try to convince the miniature
La I'ollettes, because they do not wish
to be convinced. They derive a bilious
comfort from being <lifferent. They
have learned that no cloud has a silver
lining: it is festooned on the interior
with crepe.
If all the optimists along your street
shouhl arise some morning into a world
bedecked with dew sjiarkles and exclaini
in unison, "What a beautiful, sunshiny
clay!" then some two-Kgjied crab would
emerge from behind a lilac bush and
say. "Yes; but I tliink it'll rain before
night."
If you lind a banana skin on the
threshold of jjatriotic opportunity, kick
it aside and do not permit yourself to
become fussed.
The stalwart men and women of miil-
dle age are to keep the home lires
burning during the supreme ordeal now
at hand.
They are to raise the crops, speed the
factories, collect the taxes, organize the
home guards, conserve the wheat and
meat and sugar, back up the Red Cross,
peddle the Liberty Bonds, write the let-
ters, pack the comfort kits, and stand
by for orders at all times.
If a busy worker feels some one tug-
ging at his coat tail, the thing to do is
to kick straight back and kick hard, but
do not waste time in looking around.
By the way, here is an important tip
for every man past M). Dcj not tell
around that you would be keen to en-
list if you were just a little younger.
Some of the men just under 30 will
have their doubts, and tven those who
believe you will not lind entertainment
in your conversation.
British Industries Fair
There will be held another British In-
dustries l-'air in London, to be opened
.Monday, Feb. 25, 1918. for two weeks.
Owing to the war the fair will again be
restricted to earthenware, china, glass.
fancy goods, stationery, toys and games
.-Vdmission will be restricted to bona
tide buyers in these trades.
Trading with the Enemy
Blacklist
The I'oreign Trade Department is ad-
vised that a copy of the Blackli.st issued
by the War Trade Board and full in-
formation regarding Trading with the
enemy has been mailed and should be
receivecl tomorrow. These may be scin
upoH application to the department.
Rate Reduction
The Mexican .incl Ci-iitral Si .South
.American Telegraph Companies have
re<luced the rate to Central .Xmcrica.
except British Honduras, six cents per
worcl; to .Argentine, Bolivia, Chili, Co-
lumbia. Fcuador, Paraguay, Peru and
Uruguay, fifteen cents per word, and to
thf Republic of Panama, from eight to
thirteen cents per word depending upon
the station of origin.
Australia and World's Loaf
.Australia has an accumulation of three
wheat crops which it can send to Eng-
land aiicl 1-rance as soon as the neces-
sary tonnage is obtained. This is a sur-
plus of about 4.(X)(MX)0 tons, or about
14S.(XKI.()(X) bushels of wheat over and
above the reciuiremeiits of the country
33 1
Snn PrancT^'co
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SAN FRA^ICISCO
CHAMBER ^/COMMERCE
. ACTIVITIES .
Kiitrrrd a* lecond-cUss matter
January 7. 1915, at the Post
Office at San Francifco. Cali-
fornia under the act of
March y 1879
Subscription Price, Fifty
Cent* per Year
Published weekly by the
SAN FRANCISCO
( II AM HI- R OF COMMERCE
Merchants Exchange Building
465 California Street
San Francisco
rOO WHAT YOU
CALL - - -
WANT TO KNOW I
- KEAQNY M2. j
The Need of Economy
When \\r put a inillion ami a half |
men in the licld we withdraw those
men from .ictive enterprises. They do j
not. while in training or in actual
-rTMce product- anything. They do. on
the other haml, consume much. There
is nothing m»>re expensive on earth than
to support and maintain a great army
in the lield. especially if it is on the
fighting line. The attrition of supplies |
ami everything else is tremendously
great when we have a lighting army ,
in the field.
America is the one great remaining
storehouse in the world of supplies an<l
crt'lit. We must maintain and make as
t-lTcctivc as pos>iblr our own soldiers
and the s<ddiers of the nations that are
fighting with us We must therefore
draw as little as possible on our com-
mon supply of stores and money. The
fiore we U!sen our domestic demand
the more we can contribute to the sup-
port and effectiveness of our allied
armies.
Economy is now a National duty,
such a duty upon those at home as
fighting is upon those .\mericans w-ho
are bravely offering their lives for the
honor of .\mcrica and the iir.Ki rvatjnn
of Liberty and Justice.
Community Strength
There is no influence in any commun-
ity more potent and powerful for the
nt of good than that of
;i<I profc«.-<ional nun unsel-
II-, M> I..I..M..1 together for the purpose
of promoting the general welfare of the
entire citizenship
— James Brycc.
This is particularly true in these war
times. ^ ^
Home Industry League
Luncheon
The membi-r> of the Manufacturers
Committee of the Oakland Chamber of
Commerce will be the guests of the
Home Imlustry League of California at
their Weekly Luncheon to»lay (Thurs-
day> at the Palace Hotel. Mr. Lincoln
H. Lewars, Vice-President of the Cal-
ifornia Ink Co. of San I-'rancisco and
Berkeley will be the speaker.
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If you arr intereated wrtieto Foreign
Trmde Department of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
'~^.' H.i\, 111.1 ii iili.ii pariv wi.'.ho to.
.tt- witli exporters who denifc ^
it ion in Cuba. I
IJii. Great Falls (Montana) firm
wishes to get in touch with importers
of kapok. Desire samples and prices.
Application Blanks for Import
Licenses
The Foreign Trade Department is
advised the San l-"rancisco office of the
Import Bureau. Room 216 Custom
House, will shortly have a large supply
of application blanks lor import licenses.
In case imp()rters cannot procure suf-
ficient there is no objection to their
having a supply printed themselves.
Application Blanks for Export
Licenses — Important
The l-'orcinn Trade Department has |
received the following from the Cham-
ber's Washington Representative:
"The War Trade Board if in posses-
sion of certain information which is
rarely given in telegrams of emjuiry
could oftentimes aii>wer questions off-
hand which otherwise require several
hours tracing. In making enquiry con-
cerning applications f<»r exp<irt licenses,
either by wire or mail, always give the
name of consignor, consignee and des-
tination, in ad«liti<>n to applicant's ref-
erence number; also give nature of
merchandise sought to be exported and
kind, i. e.. if dried fruits, state what
variety, peaches, pears, etc. If these
applications could be mailed to me
dircct, as has been <lone in one or two
cases lately, much time could be saved
as I couhl present them in the proper
office on the day received.
In sending these applications as sug-
gested they should be addressed Hon.
Julius Kahn. House of Representatives.
' .Attention B. G. Burr. Washington.
Vessels Arriving Before
Import Licenses Secured
The I-"oreign Trade Department is
a<lvised that vessels arriving will be
allowed to discharge cargoes on arrival;
the goods to be heUI in bond until the
necessary import licenses have been
I procured and Collectors of Ports will
be advise<l accordingly. However, the
i War Trade Board urges all importers
I to apply for licenses at earliest possible
' moment, procuring blanks from the San
Francisco Office. Room 216 Custom
House. It is urged that it is much
better to make applications prior to
arrival of vessels and in fact the mo-
ment goods arc purchased or ordered.
If this merchandise is not delivered
afterwards no harm will be done. If
importers cannot answer all the ques-
tions provided in the blank they are-
asked to answer as many as they can
and insert in the blank that the balance
will be answered as soon as possible
I or when the goods arrive.
Placement Bureau
Do not hesitate to call on the
Placement Bureau — Kearny 112 if
you need any Stenogra|>liri s
Bookkeepers or Assistant I'..
keepers. Typists or General Oiluc
Clerks. We have them.
W-699. I-..\eculi\e po>iti<in is ilesired
by a woman of pleasing personality.
Has had experience as >tenographer.
private secretary and .assistant sales
manager. WouUI make an excellent
employment manager or welf.ire worker.
Local references.
699. Man of 40, wants position in
San I-'rancisco or would like some port
ill the Orient Has had seventeen years
experience in the investment business.
.Some banking experience. Very active
and not afraid of work. Has extensive
acquaintances here. New York and
Washington. D C.
700. Have you a sick business? Do
you know what it costs you to do busi-
ness? Have you any leaks in your busi-
ness? If so, you need help. I can
fill the bill or can fit into your estab-
lishment in any capacity. Let me con-
vince you I have the goods to deliver,
backed by year* of experience. .\gc 4.V
married.
701. Man thirty-three, married, detail
office training, executive ability, clean-
cut, good personality, desires position
as office or sales manager. Excellent
references.
702. .Vmerican lawyer admitted to
.Supreme Court L'nited States, Cali-
fornia and Philippines; long residence
in Mexico and Orient; thorough knowl-
edge Spanish language; many years
experience Government offices; desires
employment with a commercial firm in
San Francisco, Los .-Xngeles or San
Diego.
703. Import and export merchant, .37
years of age, 14 years experience in
China, recently arrived from the Orient,
expert knowledge of export and im-
port trade, is open for engagement.
704. .\-I machinery man. mill sup-
plies, hardware, iron and steel, expe-
rienced in sales, purchasing, engineering
(including actual construction) account-
ing and some export. Good correspon-
dent. Age 29, university e«Iucation.
married, exempt, wishes to make a
change.
705. Young attorney experienced in
, leasing, conveyancing, land titles, etc.
desires position in Trust Company, bank
or law office. Is also an accountant,
capable systematizer and correspondent.
706. Young man, who has had two
years experience in cultivation of raw
rubber in Singapore, would like a posi-
tion with some rubber company. Has
also a knowledge of bookkeeping, l^ni-
versity education.
POSITIONS OPEN
A-707. Credit man ami bookkeeper,
.10 to 4() years of age, experienced in
wholesale men's furnishings trade or
kindred line. Position for capable man,
offering good salary and opportunity.
$«n Francisco Chamber of Commercia Actlvitios
331
Transportation
Department
Under tlic aiiuiuKd lillcciitli Section,
carriers art- rtqiiired to file witli the
Commission all applicati'>ns lor changes
in rates for ratification.
The follow iiijj applications that aflFect
San Francisco have been received by
the Commission and placed on file
since our last issue:
2095— C. C. McCain. Kuyene Morris and
R. H. Coinitiss, Agents —Kstab-
• lishment of Gronp "V" basis from
and. to Baltic and Livingston,
Okla.. and Clint- «n. l-'idelity. and
Galena. Tex., in connection with ,
the rates published in C. C. Mc-
Cains tariff 1. C. C. No. 26; E. |
Morris' I. C. C. No. 647: and R.
II. Conntiss' I. C. C. No.s. 1036.
1033 antl 1038. (tariffs W. B. No.
1-P. E. B. No. 3-M and E. B.
import No. 26-E).
2120 — I'. \V. Gomph. .\ncnt.— Establish-
ment of uniform carload minimum
weight of 60.000 pounds in con-
nection with the cement carload
rates from Crestmore. Cal.. to
.Xtchison. Topeka & Santa Fe Ry..
Los .\ngeles & Salt Lake R. R.
and Pacific Electric Ry. stations
publi-hed in items 75 to 485. inc..
of F. VV. Gomph's I. C. C. No.
296 (F. F. T. B. Tariff No. 120-B).
2121 — F. W. Gomph. Agent.— Increase
from 6'A to 6Vi cents per 100
pounds in the wine carload rate
from EI Pinal to San Francisco.
Cal., published in item 2201 -A of
1. C. C. No. 205 (P. F. T. B.
tariff No. 34-E). the proposed
rate being effective via competing
line.
Notice to Ship Charterers
No Delay to Incoming Vessel
by Import Board
The I'oriign Trade Department is ad- 1
vised by .Mr. J K llanify (a member
of the Board of Directors of the Cham-
ber who is now in Washington") that ,
he has the assurance of the Import i
Board that iMC()ming vessels will not be
delayed on account of lack of import
licenses but will be alh)wed to discharge
their cargo in bond. Importer^, how- \
ever, should endeavor to anticipate the j
arrival of such vessels to avoid con- ,
fusion.
Mr. llanify has urged the War Trade
Board to appoint some representative in
San l""rancisco with authority to issue
such licenses to avoid delay and while
this will probably not be done at once
he believes the Board will eventually
so arrange.
te ^ I
I Get Posted <
The War Trade Boar<l. through the
Bureaus of Imports and Exports and
Trading with the Enemy are constantly
issuing new instructions and it is urged
that all importers and exporters keep
themselves thoroughly informed to
avoid trouble and delay. If they are
in doubt it is suggested they ask the
War Trade Board representative at 216
Custom House or failing to procure the
information there the I'nreign Trade
Department will undertake to try and
procure the information. Such retiucsts
had better be made in writing to pre-
vent the i)ossibility of their being over-
looked.
1
Appointment of Mr. Gary
W. Gook
It is witli extreme pleasure the Cham-
ber announces the appointment of Mr.
Cary W. Cook as Pacific Coast Director
of Operations for the United States
Shipping Board. Mr. Cook is well
known along the entire Pacific Coast
where he has been Pacific Coast Mana-
ger for the .'\merican Hawaiian Steam-
ship Company for many years.
Amon^ the Memberr
The l-'oreign Trade Department has
just received the following letter from
Welding Ring. Chairman of the Char-
tering Committee of the United States
Shipping Board:
"I-'orcign Trade Department,
San P'rancisco Chamber of Commerce
Gentlemen:
This committee would much ap-
preciate your calling to the attention
of your members that charters of
.American or foreign tonnage, to be
effective, must be approved by the Com-
mittee, and recjuest you to kindly im-
press upon owners and charterers that
it is most important all charters that
are now being carried out. or about to
be entered into, will have to be filed at
the office of this Committee. Room 409
Custom House. New York City.
Unless aforesaid charters have such
approval, vessels will be unable to ob-
tain bunker coal or ship's stores.
Yours very truly.
WELDING RING.
Chairman of the Chartering Com.
Export Licenses For Ganned
Fish
The Bureau of Exports has recently
refused to issue export licenses for
canned sardines to .\ustralia and New
Zealand on the ground that there was
an abundance of similar food in those
countries and it was, therefore, con-
trary to the policy of the Food .Admin-
istration to grant licenses. It is sug-
geste<l by the Foreign Trade Depart-
ment that in making applications for
export licenses of foodstuffs a complete
statement be attached showing the ne-
cessity ff)r exportatif)n, viz: that the
l)articular food in (juestion is actually
needed by the people of the countries
to which export is «!esired and that it
will not curtail the local supply (if
such are the facts) that it will not
occupy vessel space required for more
urgently needed articles and such further
data as may be pertinent. This may
, enable the War Trade Board to cf)nsider
favorably applioatir>ns which without
such data might be refused on account
of lack of information.
.\ new buihiing to house the Gallo-
way Lithographing Co. is to be erected
im' Folsom Street, near hirst Street.
The new structure will occupy an area
of 100 by no feet, and will be three
st:>rie> in height and of concrete construc-
tion. Special daylight efficiency fea-
tures to utilize all the natural light will
be em|)loyed. .\t present the Galloway
Lithographing Com|)any is located at
515 Howard Street.
Norman Cowan, for several years
identified with the autom(d)ile world
has opened offices in the Rialto BuiUl-
ing. where he will hanille the oil aiid
grease products of Swan & l-'rench in
the west. Mr. Cowan was Sales Man-
ager for llughson & Merton for five
years.
The .\s-ociated Underwriters are to
move to larger cpiarters on Bush Street
in the Mills Building as soon as altera-
tions are completed. It is understood
that Wayman & Henry will take the
former location of the .Associated Un-
derwriters.
The Montague Stove and Range Com-
pany, now located at 314 Eighth Street,
is to move to larger quarters at 826
Mission Street. January 1st.
The Moss Glove Company will greatly
enlarge their factory and w.irehouse
j .'hortly when they move to the four
I story building at 1328 Mission Street.
' The war has given the glove manu-
facturing business an added impetus.
The Sunset Feather Company, whose
plant was recently destroyed by fire.
has taken the building at 850 Howard
Street and is installing complete new
J e(|uipment. The company specializes
j in the manufacture of pillows, mat-
! tresses, etc. R. W. Krobitzsch is
manager.
The Paraffine Paint Company, with
general offices at 34 hirst Street. San
IVancisco, has just taken space in the
San Francisco I'urniture Exchange to
i display its newest product. Pabco Lino-
leum (felt base). The company has just
! completed at a cost of $350.0<K) a new
plant at I-^meryville. This plant is the
only one in the United States that will
make the base as well as all the ma-
terials that enter into the making of
felt base linoleum.
The United States Immigration Bu-
reau of the De|)artment of Labor. Wo-
men's and Girl's Division, has opened
an employment service bureau at 115
Chronicle Building.
New Members of the Ghamber
Since Last Publication
.\ndrian. .A.. Restaurant. 8 Eddy Street.
Barion & Co.. O. C, Machine Shop,
291 1st Street.
Harris, Thomas J.. Wholesale Dairy
Pr (luce. 319 Front Street.
Katz S|)ecial .Advertising .Agency. I*". .
, 601 Monadnock Building.
Pambrum. L. B.. Ultra Violet Ray .Ap-
' paratus, 401 Phclan Building.
332
SanfrancUco Chambor of Commerce Actlvitlot
Re^ationsGoveniing Trade at a Glance
Distribution of Food by Bradstreets
the
Commodities
Kulr< an.! rr,:i!«;«tin.'^ k' \ ■ rtnnK the
me and
- for do.
t to li
Ijy th«
I on hint t>\
"'' ' ■-•. \UK«»1 10, 1 •■-
i«» provide furlhrr
stiiiritv and drfriisr
''X Uiction, CKM-
'f'^' utrollinK thr
distril.ktii.i) ..I i,u«l products and fuel.
I'fKlrr Ruir Vo 9 licrnsrrs arc pro-
'MR the following com-
<|iinntitir<i than the
"liffercnt
' written
•M iin- I mtr.i .•>laIfS Food
.itor: provided, however, that
.a:> of a lower carrying capacity
arc used the niaxiinum Inad which the
car will carry may he iim .1 without such
permission.
Pounds
Canned peas, tomatoes, bean^ sal-
mon, sardines. 60.000
••d and powdered milk 6f>"
I milk 3<,i-
l'ri,.i i-runes. apples, peaches and
"•*'"* 60.000
Flour (wheat, rice. rye. barley) 60.000
Syrup (corn, gluco-se, sugar, mol-
■'^-'^' 60.000
' r and corn starch 50.000
i I us and dried peas 60,000
Oainieai, rolled oats, corn grits.
corn meal and hominy 40,000
Ciitttmseeil cake, cotton.seed meal
and peanut meal 60.000
< "ttonseed oil Tank car capacity
I':' ' 60.000
t. iired beef, curetl pork, cured
mutton. Iar<l and lard substi-
'••fs 30.000
r.uttrr 24.000
''"•-<• .W.OOO
-I' nieat 24.000
'• .It. i>.-it> i-.irn rv<- hkI harlcy
Car capacity
Marine Department
San Franciftco
\\ holcsale and Jobbing Trade— Gof>d.
K'. i.ii! Trade — Fair.
•iiring and Industry — .Active.
'IIS- <M>od
Portland
Wholesale and Jobbing Trade— Good.
Retail Tra<le — (H>od.
.Manufacturing and Industry — .\ctive.
Collections — Fair.
Car shortage acutcw
Tacoma
\\ Ix'l, -all- and Jobhiiig i raijc — Ciood.
Retail Trade — Good.
.Manufacturing and hulustry — Good
Collection.s — I-'air.
Seattle
\\hoU-v.-»li- and JohhiiiK' Trade— Good.
Rtiail Trade — Good.
.Manufacturing and Industry— Good.
Collections — I-'air.
Spokane
Wholesale and Jobbing Tra<lc — Active.
Retail Trade — Good.
Manufacturing and Industry — .-Xctive.
Collections — (jood.
Office For Out of Town
Merchants
The Home Industry I-iagui- «>f Cali-
fornia has installed, in addition to their
offices in the Call Building, a >pccial
office and salesroom for the use of
their members. This new attempt to
boost the business of California will be
of especial benefit to the merchants of
the outlying bay cities who have no
office in San F'rancisco. The office is
properly appointed with desks, sample
tables, telephone, stenographer, etc.
Business Opportunities For You
Hills will be opened at the offices of
''•• " • '»•-'• -"laMer at Fort Mason
•or in.OOO bed sheets.
' , . alions are on file at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Department Quartermaster at Los
.\ngelcs on December 21st for a large
Mi'antity <f hardware. Full information
and specifications are on fde at the
Chamber of Commerce.
Bids will be opened at the offices of
the Depot Quartermaster at Seattle,
\Vash_. on December 26th for large
nuantities of fresh and frozen mutton
T^rtails are on file at the offices of the
Clamber of Commerce.
\. .A. Brown, of the Logan Heights
Investment Company. F.I Paso. Texas,
desires to get in touch with manufac-
turing concerns in San Francisco, with
a view to handling their products in that
territory. |
George G. Pratt, of 37 East Logan
.Xvenue. Glenoldcn. Pa., writes the
Chamber to the effect that he has $3,000
which he will invest in a safe and profi-
able manufacturing business. .Ml Com-
munications should be ailclressed direct
to .Mr. Pratt.
John Quanc. of 435 Mills Building,
this city, is desirous of getting in touch
with manufacturers and others who
wish to extend their business to Au.s-
tralian and New Zealand markets.
Chauncey Florey. Jacksonville. Ore.,
wishes to get in communication with
the leading building contractors in this
city.
M. C. Fowler, Crescent City. Cal., de-
sires to get in touch with surgical
nii)ply houses in this city.
H. de Bussieres. Ocean Beach, San
Diego. Cal.. wishes to communicate
with moving picture studios in this
city and vicinity.
' Steamer Nippon Maru of the Toyo
Kisen Kaisha Line arrived last week
from Oriental ports having aboard I,7.S4
bales rubber, 7,4M) >acks beans. 1,129
packages tea. 2,626 bales waste silk.
500 sacks walnuts, and a large amount
of Chinese and Japanese merchandise
3,578 packages of freight go to cities
j and ports beyond here.
j The coast lumber freights have a
tendency to raise as evidenced by the
charter of tin- Steamer Daisy from
Grays Harbor for San Pedro at the rate
of $8 per thousan«I. .Mso a s<-cond trip
from Columbia River to San Francisco
at $7 per thousand. Both of these fix-
tures show an increase of fifty cents
ovt-r the ruling rate, and are the highest
yet quoted.
I'luler charter to Swayne 8c Hovt, the
Standard Oil Steamer Royal .\rrow ar-
rived here December 12t'h from Cebu
and Hongkong, with a cargo of 4,553
tons copra and 6,800 tons Cocoanut oil
The first cargo of coal for the United
States Navy to arrive lure in several
months, was brnught in by the Grace
freighter Cacique, amounting to 8.233
tons.
From ports in Great Britain, the Har-
rison Line Steamer Merchant witli mis-
cellaneous cargo for Balfour, Guthrie
& Co., arrived last week. She will
•load outward for London and Liverpool
, receiving quick despatch.
The SleanuT Shiiiyn Maru, No. 2, ar-
rivmg here December 12th brought
1'>.772 bags luans. 410 sacks potatoes,
9.244 bags rice, 4.000 bags peas. 1.100
sacks walnuts ami various other items
of Oriental products.
The Steamer Phyllis under charter to
\V'. R. Grace & Co. arrived last week
from Caleta Buena. with 1,600 tons
I nitre for the Dupont Powder Co. This
I is one of the fiiu- type of steam schoon-
ers recently launched on the coast for
^ the lumber and btdk cargo carrying
I trade.
Steamer War General was launched
on Puget Sound December 8th.
Ship John Fna. due frotn Wellington.
N. 7... has aboard 7,500 bales hemp and
2^000 bundles pelts all of which go to
Lastern markets upon vessel's arrival
1 here.
! A full cargo of .Australian wluat ar-
rived here bv steamer last week con-
signed to Balfour, Guthrie & Co. The
I shipment amounted to 5.800 tons.
I \y. S. Scammell & Co have adiled to
j their fleet of water craft in the pur-
I chase this week of the Schooner Win
' E. Burnham.
The Pacific Mail S. S. Co has char-
tered the Steamer Cacique for a vovage
to the Orient, sailing from San Fran-
cisco December 29fh. Ports of call
include Kobe. Shanghai. .Manila and
Hongkong.
The East .\siatic Co.'s Steamer Kina
will sail from San Francisco end of
this month for Yokohama. Kobe, Shang-
hai and Hongkong, taking freight.
S«n Francisco Chamber of Commerco ActivitioS
333
Enemy Trading List Contains 1,600 Names in Latin America
The \V;ir Trade H<'aril ha> compiled
;i list known as the Kneniy Trading
List, containinK the names of about
1,600 concerns in Latin America who.'
the Board has reasonable cause to be- 1
lieve, have acted for the bene lit of the
enemy or allies of enemy. The list has
been compiled for the benelit of Amer-
ican merchants who are prohibited under
penaltie> from trading with the enemy
or its allies without obtaininjj a license. '
Copies may be had by applying to |
the Moard. W'ashinnton. D. C, or to the
Foreign Trade Department of the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce. 1
This list does not purport to be com-
plete. Any person who has reasonable
cause to believe he is trading with an
enemy or ally of enemy, althouKh the
latter's name does not appear on the
list, is not relieved from the penalties
of the Enemy Trading Act.
In order to minimize, as far as possi-
ble, any inconvenience which may be
caused to .American merchants by the
tlislocation of foreign trade owiiip; to
the operation of the Enemy Trading
.\ct. the War Trade Board is collecting
and classifying the names of non-enemy
firms who may be able to act as sub-
stitutes for firms who may prove to be
enemies or allies of the enemy, within
the nuaniiig of the law. .\ considerable
amount of information is already avail-
able, and in many cases the Boar«l will
be able to suggest the names of sub-
stitutes without the necessity of refer-
ring the matter abroad. The Board
is prepared, however, on application to
in(|uire nf .\merican consuls abroa<l for
suitable substitutes. When the appli-
cant wishes this done by telegraph he
will be required to pay the cost.
The following articles haye been
adde^l to the conservation list: beans,
cottonseed, bean meal, copra, condense<l
milk, (including powilered, evaporated
and preserved milk of all kinds), canned
peas, canned tomatoes, canned corn,
canned fish, (Iricd prunes, dried apples,
dried raisins, dried apricots, dried peach-
es, molasses, syrup, glucose, starch.
.Ml articles on the Conservation List
require an export license for shipment
to Canada. The articles in the pre-
ce<ling paragraph, however, may go
forward under special license through
I the custom service when covered by
I ocean or railroad bill of la<ling marked
'■I'^or Export" and dated prior to De-
cember 2, 1917. This date has been
fixed in order to avoid interference with
goods in transit.
.\ltention of »hippers is calletl to the
fact that the following articles have
always been included in the Conserva-
tion List under more general heatlings:
soya bean oil, lard substitutes, cooking
fats, oleomargarine, |)ork and p irk pro-
ducts— fresh. j)reserved an<l canned (in-
cluding canned, |)reserved and fresh
beef).
The Board had heretofore rescinded
its ruling uixler which the exportation
of food-grains, Hour, butter and sugar
might be licensed by collectors of cus-
toms at points of exit, when the (|uan-
tities shipped were less than 125 bush-
els of food-grains, 25 barrels of fl«jur,
125 pounds of butter and 25 barrels of
sugar. In order, however, to jjrovide
for the needs of those pers^)ns in ad-
joining coinitries who have become
dependeig upon this country for sus-
tenance, the Board has authorized col-
lectors of customs, in their discretion,
to license the exportation of small
(juantities of foodstuffs, when such ex-
l)ortation involves merely frontier traffic
on a small scale by persons living near
the border, such as that arising out of
customary retail i)urchases for their
own needs.
Power of Attorney for Export
Licenses
The War Trade Boar<l has prepared
a form of power of attorney which
must be properly executed and filed in
all cases where application for export
license is made by anyone other than
the owner or exporting |)rincipal of the
goods. Copies are obtainable upon ap-
plication.
Goods exported between the United
Kingdom. France, or Italy or any of
their colonies, which go through the
United States by rail or touch at United
States ports, will be freely licensed
by the War Trade Board.
The Board has prepared a form of
agreement for shippers to sign when
they are shipping to their own branches
or agencies abroad. The agreement
supersedes any other heretofore pub-
lished. It provides for control and re-
port on what the branch or agency does
with the goods.
Hardware Firms Consolidate
Baker & lianiilton an'l the Pacific
Hardware & Steel C'>mpany, two of
the oldest and largest firms in San
Francisco and on the Pacific Coast,
have consolidated. By this means the
new firm becomes one of the largest
. in the United States in the special field
for steel and hardware articles. This
consolidation is the sequel to the large
purchase made by Herbert and Mor-
timer Fleishhacker and their associates
for $700,000 of the controlling block
of stock in the Pacific Hardware &
Steel Company.
New Cable Regulations
The following is issued by the Cal)le
Censor in San I'rancisco, Cal., for the
information of the members of the
Chamber of Commerce.
1. Parties who have obtained a
license from the War Trade Board to
communicate with any one on the
Enemy Trading List will, in cablegrams
to such a correspondent, place "ETL"
followed by the number of tlicir License
as the last words of the message; ex-
cept that these words may be followed
by a testword in a message from a
privileged banking institution.
2. The observation of the same rules
will be re(iuircd on incoming messages
from parties on the Enemy Trading
List.
3. Cable communications to and
from parties on the Enemy Trading
List, although licensed, will be sup-
pressed if they do not conform to the
above regulations.
Foreign Trade Convention
The rt)Mms reserved at Cincinnati for
the Fifth National Foreign Trade Con-
vention must be released January First
if not spoken for and they are all rapid-
ly being taken up. If there is any
chance of your being able to attend
the Convention better send in your
reservations at once. National Foreign
Trade Council. Pacific Coast Branch,
1015 Merchants Exchange Building.
Steel Corporation to Build
Ships
Independently of the i)lan of the Unite<l
States Shii)|>ing Board the United States
Steel Corporation will build fifty steam-
sliijjs varying from the 9,()(M)-ton vessel,
serving as the nucleus of the new fleet,
up to 18,000 tons. .Already lias the keel
been laid for the first 9,6()0-ton steel
cargo steamship, which is to have a
speed of 1 1 '/j knots, and this has been
adopted by the shipi)ing board as one
of its standards, while three shipbuild-
ing companies have bought the right to
use the plans Within a few weeks the
l-'ederal Shipbuilding Corporation, which
is the subsidiary of the Steel Corpora-
tion, will have ten cargo ships under
way, the first launching expecte<l in
May, if not earlier. The first vessel is
being built at the yards of the Hackcn-
sack meadows of New Jersey. .\ great
ship yard is proposed for Mobile.
Remount Contracts
The .'\dvisory Committee on the Pur-
chase of Public .Xnim.ils and Remount
Service of the Council of National De-
fense has been a«lviscd by the Quarter-
master General that instructi«jns have
been given all Quartermasters by whom
I)urchases of forage are made to the
eflfect that contracts will call for speci-
lied amounts only, and will not include
any provisions for increases or de-
creases in quantities as in the past.
The Industrial Advance of
KEATON TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTY-NINE
San Francisco Plant Supplies All of Western States
with Retread Products
1 1 IC plu-nonictiJii Krowth of
the Kcaton Tin- & Rubber
Company in a field of keen
competition marks that
Company as a tilting
-oration of the intlii»irial ad-
t of San Francisco. Today all
of the retread bands that are sold by
the Keaton Company in the western
states are manufactured at the local
plant. Their trade is confined to the
I'nited States only because of the in-
' 'nv of the company to obtain suf-
i. lit material at this time to expand
to the Orient an»l South America when-
the demand for the product is Krowing
more insistent every day.
No longer than 1906 the Company
was founded by Robert Homer Keaton.
It.s start was maile in very humble
• luarters and with little or no assets be-
yniid the inventive genius and true
U'c-tern courage of the man whose
name it bears.
It was Emerson "ti.> »ai<I in ifTect.
(hat "Kven it you dwell in a wilderness
if you will invent something new and
^ood the world will make a pathway
to your door." Emerson certainly hit
the nail on the head in the case of
Keaton and his NOn-Skid Tread. Re-
'.^inning in the smallest possible way
in a little hole in the wall of a side-
street, behold in ten years; because "of
something new and good." the Keaton
Tire & Rubber Company now occupies
one of the finest tire buildings west of
Chicago, with attractive branches in
the principal cities on the Pacific Coast,
and with established selling agencies
throughout the United States that give
to the Keaton Non-S'.id Tire a national
market.
The San Francisco plant occupies a
two story an<l basement hre proof
building on Van Ness .Avenue with ad-
ditional frontage on Turk and Elm
Streets and aggregating a floor space
of 24.0nn feet.
Robert Homer Keaton. the inventor of
the Kcaton Non-.Skid Tread, and Presi-
dent , of the Keaton Tire & Rubber
Company, is a native of San Francisco.
Keaton's invention was the outgrowth
of his observations of the ski<l<liiig of
automobiles on the San Francisco hills.
It was in I9<)6 that he tirst began
studying and experimenting with his
non-skicl idea; he evolvetl the tractive
principles of his tire through an ex-
haustive study of the underlying prob-
lems of an efTectivc non-skid. Having
proven the cflfectiveness of the basic
idea of his tread, in 1910 he made his
application for a patent.
r'rom its tirst introduction to tin-
automobile public the Keaton .\'on-Ski«i
Tire has proven a success, and if the
past is a criterion upon which to base
the future growth of the Company,
the Keaton Tire & Rubber Company
bids fair to stand out prominently as
one of the finest examples of San
Francisco's industrial successes.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ACTIVITIES
Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — DECEMBER 20th. 1917
V\Co- 51
IT IS YOUR DUTY TO JOIN THE RED CROSS NOW
k
■^ - AKE it a Rid
Cross Clirist-
mas" is tlic
cainpaii^n sl:>-
gan to which
- - San F r a n-
cisco's business men arc
enthusiastically respond-
injf. at sacrifice of their
purely personal interests.
At the forefront of the
city-wide Red Cross mcm-
hership "drive" that be-
gan on Monday morning
are the same mercantile
interests that made such
a brilliant success of the
Red Cross million dollar
drive last summer, and
their work promises to be
no less effective than on
that memorable occasion.
• Then they went after
money. Now their ef-
forts arc concentrated on
enlisting the 83,000 men.
women and children re-
quired to swell San Fran-
cisco Chapter's member-
ship to 150,000.
This is as it should li<
Every man of business
knows, that business as a
whole is not helped by
this war and is eager to
have commerce restored to
normal conditions by end-
^ ing the war, also realizing
tliat the Red Cross is no
less essential to a speedy
and satisfactory termina-
tion of this war than are
tiie nation's armed forces.
Therefore it is logical
that business men should
he solidly behind the Red
Cross, sustaining its effi-
ciency by contributing to
its funds and heartily re-
sponding to its call for
more members — which
means more active work-
ers.
Interest in tlic local
canvass is stimulated by
competitive spirit. Los
Angeles Chapter chal-
lenged San I'rancisco
Chapter to a race for
memberships, a n d of
course San Francisco's
acceptance of the defi was
prompt. Now the con-
test is in full swing, with
a prospect of San Fran-
cisco again proving that
it "knows how." It is
the first time the two big
(".ilifornia cities have
openly engaged in a test
of muncrical and patriotic
strength, and the carnest-
luss with which each of
them is trying to win, pre-
sages splendid results for
tluir mutual objective — to
85,000 MEMBERS IN SAN FRANCISCO
BY CHRISTMAS
The Industrial Advance of
KEATON TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
EXHIBIT NUMBER TWENTYNINE
San Francisco Plant Supp 1 vU of Western States
with Retread Products
HE phenomenal urowth of
the Keaton Tire & Rubber
Company in a fieUl of keen
competition marks that
Company as a fitting
illustration of the industrial ad-
vance of San ^'ranci^co Tdday all
of the retread bands that arc sold by
the Keaton Company in the western
states are manufactured at the local
plant. Their trade is confined to the
United States only because of the in-
ability of the company to obtain suf-
ficient material at this time to expand
to the Orient and South America where
the demand for tlic product is growing
more insistent every day.
No longer than 1906 the Company
was founded by Robert Homer Keaton.
Its start was made in very humble
quarters and with little or no assets be-
yond the inventive genius and true
Western courage of the man whose
name it bears.
It was Emerson who said in effect.
that "Even if you dwell in a wilderness
if you will invent something new and
good the world will make a pathway
to your door." Emerson certainly hit
the nail on the head in the case of
Keaton and his Non-Skid Tread. Be-
ginning in the smallest possible way
in a little hole in the wall of a side-
street, behold in ten years: because "of
something new and good," the Keaton
Tire & Rubber Company now occupies
one of the finest tire buildings west of
Chicago, with attractive branches in
the principal cities on the Pacific Coast,
and with established selling agencies
throughout the United States that give
to the Keaton Non-Skid Tire a national
market.
The San Franciscf) plant occupies a
two story and basement fire proof
building on Van Ness .\venue with ad-
ditional frontage on Turk and Kim
Streets and aggregating a floor space
of 24.000 feet.
Robert Homer Keaton. the inventor of
the Keaton Non-.Skid Tread, and Presi-
dent of the Keaton Tire & Rubber
Company, is a native of San Francisco.
Keaton's invention was the outgrowth
of his observations of the skidding of
automobiles on the San Francisco hills.
It was in 1906 that he first began
studying and experimenting with his
non-skid idea; he evolved the tractive
principles of his tire through an ex-
haustive study of the underlying prob-
lems of an eflfective non-skid. Having
proven the efTectivencss of the basic
idea of his tread, in 1910 he made his
application for a patent.
From its first introduction to the
automobile public the Keaton Non-Skid
Tire has proven a success, and if the
past is a criterion upon which to ba^'
the future growth of the Company,
the Keaton Tire & Rubber Compan>
bids fair to stand out prominently a>
one of the finest examples of San
Francisco's industrial successes.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
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Vol. 4
The Commercial, Financial, Industrial and Governmental Metropolis of the Pacific Coast
EVERY THURSDAY — DECEMBER 27th 1917
^O. 52
ulltp liar ®tmf Aima of tltp fflljauthpr nf Olommrrrp
fm
T the close of tliis eventful year, the San
i'rancisco Chamber of Coinnierce, re-
viewing? its own activities anil contem-
plating tile largest service of which it
is capable for the year 1918. is moved
to restate some of its fixed and funda-
mental policies.
THE ORGANIZATION IS SOLEMNLY AWARE
()!• ITS OBLIGATION TO RENDER A MOST
Di-I-INITE AND UNRESERVED SERVICE TO
OUR NATION.
Inasmuch as the present war is supremely one of
production, calling for the ma.xiinum efficiency in
industrial and commercial life, organizations of busi-
ness and industry of the type of the Chamber of
Commerce have enornvmsly increased significance and
responsibility.
The first policy of the Chamber is to make the
organization thoroughly representative so that when
it speaks, it speaks with the power and backing of
the vital and responsible commercial interests of
the city.
It is a matter of cnngratulatini that so much pro-
gress has been made in this direction .-md that San
Francisco has a real organization with which to
express itS united opinion and to voice its common
needs.
The Chamber is committed to get the basic
facts concerning the 'community. Intelligent activity
cannot be had without thorough information. Every
department of the Chamber is re(|uircd to gather the
fullest information ui)on all subjects under considera-
tion. We are ambitious to have the best informed
organization in the United States as to the transporta-
tion. shipi)ing, legislative an<l other sul)jects bearing
U])on commercial and industrial develoimient.
W liile the various departments of the Cliamber are
of distinct service to the membership, it is the fixe«l
aim of the Chamber of Commerce to contribute ancl
exi)ress rather tlian exploit for imme<liate selfish
advantage.
The Chamber seeks to function the power and
influence of its membership toward community de-
velopment and service.
It is not organized primarily to secure i)etty busi-
ness advantages for individual members but to fur-
nish an organized op])ortunity to individuals, firms
and groups of business men to build up the highest
type of cf)mmercial and industrial development for
the benefit of every man. woman and ciiild in tin-
city.
The Chamiier therefore seeks to deal with the
dominant i)roblems which face the community, which
problems are beyond the resources or abilities of
anything less than the combined commercial forces
of the town. These problems are concerned with
harbor a<iministralion and eflficiency: tiiey arc con-
cerned witii a higiier type of municipal administra-
tion. They arise in connection with unsound legisl.i-
tion which would remove tiie lawful protection from
the peaceful pursuit of business or threaten the legiti-
mate conduct f)f business or. on the other hand, the
Chamber may wisely and intelligently guide con-
structive legislation for the freer opportunity of com-
mercial intercourse. Tiiese prol)lems concern large
transportation t|uestions, undue discrimination of rates
and realization of wider di^triimtive areas for .San
'^^Si^NS^
336
S«n Franetsco Chamber of Cornmerco Activities
The problrin is one of
::iarket» anil rs|irt.'ially in thi^i
tiiikc >•! K't^aily dUliirl»e«l
f»-'.ii!.«n* Hral* with ihr if
t due to I'
n. Thr
>cr
otH in-
ity. On
liic 1 'kill is one
of il, 1 to the en«l
i' .It a \\i-c .iiid i.ir Merited prt>(;ram
> l>r laid out for manufaclurinK dr-
i-mcnt. At a time when anarchist.
A \V. and other destructive forces
itcn the free ■■-■'■■■■ •• •• 'itu-
il riKht«, the ,m
•c the comni';:.; ......;.::_. is
of the restoration of law and
All of the activities of the Chamber
in 1QI7 have dealt fearlessly and con-
-tructively with the above problems.
In inirrpreting the terms Commerce
itidioiry. it must always be remem-
1 that these are fundamental human
liiu-.Htions and that activities Which lend
to stimulate commerce and industry
vidcn the opportunity <»f every individual
111 the community and particularly affect
advantai;eoiisIy those who work with
their hands as well as those who man-
age with their heads. The greater the
opportunity for employment, the greater
the opportunity for the enjoyment of
ade(|uate wages and therefore the
greater <legree of comfort in life.
The Chamber of Commerce realizes
that it represents a world city, located
at the very cross-roads of international
commerce. It must be concerned with
every national movement affecting the
Pacific Coast. It does not dare treat
any subject from a strictly local view-
point It njust meet all of the pmblcnis
with the one dominating idea that the
commercial community of San I''ranci.sco
with its rcmarkibly advantageous posi-
tion must contribute everything to the
national industrial development in order
to win the war.
The policy of the Chamber is there-
fore to stimulate and encourage the
greatest activity and efficiency in com-
merce and industry and to bring home
to every individual mcn)l)cr the strength
and necessity of his personal contribu-
tion to this great end.
With these "WAR TI.MIi ALMS."
the Chamber looks forward to the com-
ing year of service.
*5>
ahr (Chambrr nf (Tnmmrrrr
luiiihrs thr mrmbrni rurrji luirmui in imrrnmiiiui thr
niauif nital prnblrnui luitli inliirh tlirji inill
lie nnifnnitrii iinrinu
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Helm Commission Report
Representatives of practically every
civic organization in the Bay District
met in the .Assembly Room of the
Chamber last Thursday and endorsed
the recommendation of the Helm Com-
mission'.
WMERE.XS an expert naval commis-
sion, authorized by act of
Congress and appointed by
the Secretary of the Navy
has investigated San Fran-
cisco Bay and other places
along the Pacific Coa>t a*-
sites for proposed navel
bases, this commission hav-
ing been appointed at the
solicitation of all those
interested in the naval de-
fenses of the Pacific Coast
and.
WHKRK.AS the various committees
around San Francisco Bay
interested in the various
sites agreed to act together
in presenting these facili-
ties to this commission and
to unite in the support of
the recommendations made
by such commission, and
WHEREAS the eminent commissien,
having made fullest investi-
gation covering a period of
about two years and having
made a report together
with certain recommenda-
tions, therefore be it
RESOLVED by representatives of the
various communities around
San Francisco I'.ay, that
heartily and unitedly en-
dorse the findings and re-
commendations of the re-
port of this commission
and, recognizing the neces-
sity of prompt action on
the part of Congress fo,-
the protection and defense
of the Pacific Coast, pledge
ourselves to put forth every
effort to obtain action at
the earliest possible mo-
ment, and to cooperate
with all sections of the
Pacific Coast and the Uni-
tefl States in carrying out
of the naval program sug-
gested in this report.
San rranetaco Chamber of Commerco Acflvitios
337
McAdoo Discourages Use of Gold for Pay Roll Purposes
The foIlowiiiK stalciiKiit has been
matle by Secretary MoAdoo and is of
particular interest to the I'acitic Coast
where lar^e quantities of gold is used
lor pay roll purposes:
The use til ^old coin as a circulat-
ing me<liuni leads to rapid at)rasion
and conse«|uent loss «)f value. There
is a real economy in using currency
in all ordinary domestic transactions,
letting coined gold be used as secur-
ity behind gold certificates and as
reserve for I'edcral reserve notes an»l
other forms of paper currency or for
foreign exchange settlements in cases
where notiiing else can be u>ed in ad-
justing international balances.
There are some firms and corpora-
tions, however, in various sections of
the country wliich have been accus-
tomed, in making uj) their pay rolls,
to use machines for counting money.
While there is no objection to the use
of these machines in liandiing silver
coins, the use of gold in them in times
like the present must be discouraged.
In most cases firms and corpora
tions which have been using gold in
these machines have discontinued the
practice, realizing the importance of
|)rotccting the country's gold supply
and of discouraging the wasteful use
of gold for pay rolls, especially as in
most cases the recipient of the gold
coin would prefer paper money. In
some cases however, jjaymaslers
have seen fit to consult tluir own
convenience and continue to make de-
mands upon the banks for gold coin
for pay roll puri)oses. The banks,
realizing the waste incident to the use
of gold for such purposes, have objected
to meeting the demands of the i)ay-
masters, but in some instanpes have
been threatened with the loss of the
account in case of their failure to com-
ply, statement being made that other
banks in the community would be will-
ing to furnish the gold in consideration
of the transfer of the account. It is
hopetl, however, that upon relleclion,
firms and corporations which are still
using gold and banks which signify
their willingness to furnish it will real-
ize that this is a selfish and un|)atriotic
attitude, and that for the sake of the
good of the country in these serious
times they will subordinate considera-
tion of personal convenience or of
profit to the general welfare and be
content to make up their pay rolls in
currency, using silver coins, of course,
for fractional payments.
Contemplated Changes in East Bound Commodity Rates
It will be of interest t<i our members
to learn of the changes con(emplate<I
in the readjustment of the eastliound
c(jmmodity rates. The Traffic Depart-
ment is in receipt of a copy of the
carriers' application, that has been filed
with the Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion, in which they propose to cancel
the following less-carload commodity
rates:
Beeswax.
Canned Goods.
Dried Fruits.
I'urniture.
Hair (Cattle. Coat, Hog, Horse).
Hops.
Champagne.
Wine, N. O. S.
Milk. Condensed.
Rulbs.
Orange and Lemon Peel, Citron, dried.
Packing. N. O. S.
Registers, Cash.
Stone, Marble and Onyx.
Toy Building Blocks.
Cedar Boards (heart shaped).
Books and Calendars.
Confectionery.
Dry Goods, viz: Blankets, Calicoes.
I)r(.>-> Goods, etc.
Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals.
I\lt Cotton.
Paper Photo Mounts.
Rubber Belting. Hose and Packing.
Rubber Pneumatic Tires.
.Soap, Soap Chips and Soap Powder.
Permission is asked to cancel the
following carload commodity rates:
DOMESTIC
Extracts, N. O. S.
Fertilizer, N. O. S.
Sulphur (except to Denver points).
EXPORT
Beans, Canned Goods and Dried
Fruits to Texas and Louisiana ports.
Increases are sought on the following
carload commodity rates:
Acids.
Cracker Cans.
Poultry Food.
Junk.
Petroleum, Crude Oil (in tank cars).
Pebbles.
Quicksilver.
Saws.
Silica.
Stone. Marblr and Onyx.
Paint in oil.
Tires, Rubber Pneumatic.
Tobacco, unmanufactured.
Dry Goods, viz: Blankets, Calicoes,
Dress Goods, etc.
Drugs, Medicint> an<l Chamicals.
Engines, Traction.
Glycerine.
Creamery and Cheese Factory Ma-
chinery.
Pipe Organs, Organs and Pianos.
Oils, Cocoanut, Fish, Neatsfoot, Palm
Kernel (in tank cars).
Minimums have been increased on
many of the commodities, which will
permit heavier loading. A few of the
less-carload rates have been advancecl,
such as ai)i)ly on Extracts, N. O. .S. and
Leather.
.\11 other rates remain unchanged.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has not announced the date a hearing
will be had, but as soon as they do
you will be notified through these
columns, .^s much detail of these pro-
posed changes is given as space will
l)ermit. However, if any member de-
sires further information, kindly com-
municate with the Traffic D«i)artnient
nf tlic Chamber.
San Francisco's Industrial Advance
New !•
actories in San I'rancisco By Years
1915 al)out 44
1916 about 90
1917 about 70
Total about 204
2,241 Union women
9,746 Non-union women
or
17.517 Organized workers ag.iinst
30.580 Unorganized workers.
In 1914
2.334 Factories employed
31.758 Wage earners
In 1917^
2,059 of these establishments employ
48,396 Wage earners
Increases in Factories
ICmploying 6 to 20 21 to 50 51 to ](Y) 101 t.i 250
1914 565 181 59 ^^
1917 610 245 90 49
In 2,059 Factories employing approximately
48.396 Wage earners, there are about
15,276 Union men
20,834 Non-union men
Increase 45 64 31
Increase-* in Factories
Emploving 251 to .500 501 to KKX) over 1000
\^]4 12 3 1
1917 14 4 4
16
Increase
1
338
Ssn Tranclsco Chamber of Commerce Activities
SAn ricA<^^iov^w
CHAMBER /COMMERCE
- ACT»VITI
Enlcrrd as •econd-cUst matter
January 7. 1915. at the Post
Ofliie at San Francisco, Cali-
fornia unrirr the act of
March .V 1H79
Subscription Price, Fifty
Cents per Year
Published
4''.^ K alilnriiia Mrrct
San Francisco
row WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
CALL KCAriNV 112
Holiday Solicitatioii.
IS THE TIMK OF
1 \l \ k I Isl ( il THF
THIS
N I \ I.' I
1 ' '
I 'KM
MINI CO.MMI11KI-. KI-.l.A-
IIVK TO SOLICITATIONS.
C A! I. IP KKARNY 112 Wl'
ASK FOR THK CHAKl 1 : -
KNDOkSF.MKNT COMMH I I.I.
A Creed of Need
"A dollar spent for an unnecessary
thing today becomes an ally of the
enemy.
"It is a traitor dollar because the
' ' - ' •• men is employed
loss thinK>. wiu-n
> ;., ;- jliat labor t J
!i«s that are essential for our
111 winning the war — so that
wo must see that the dollar spent for
unnecessary thiuKS is a menace to our
cnintry. a menace in this world fiRht
for freedom.
"It is for every per-on to slop and
consider, before spending each dollar,
'••h pan of ilie scale he will!
'»>iy unneces-ary things and i
t cast on that side of the i
itc to our defeat, or wilF
iii retrain from the unnecessary pur- 1
il'.ises and put the iloUar into the
li.iniU of the Government, enabling it I
to l)uy the tliiriKs the weight of which i
will be a real help toward victory?
"Let every one picture that scale in I
frrnt of him when he is spending
;ii'ii<\ and know in which pan his dol- 1
' : •.II' I rank \ Vanderlip.
JNames Removed from Enemy
Trading List
The War Trade Hoard announces that
Opportunities for
Foreign Trade
If rou ■re intrr««te<) write to Foreign
I'rade DrpartnienI of the Chamber of
Commerce giving number.
1754. Kombay (India) lirm wishes to
communicate with importers of casein
and also manutacturers of casein goods
1755. Osaka (Japan) organization is
desirous of communicating with im- 1
porter> of toys. |
1756. (iiiaymas (Mexico) party de- 1
>ires to communicate with importers of!
guano. State can ship several thousan<l
tons a year.
1757. Sydney (.\ustralia) firm wishes
to communicate with importers uf peas,
Hour, maize, oats, etc.
1758. Osaka (Japan) company tlesires
to got in touch with exporters of chip
>l!aving machines, capable of manufac-
turing chips six feet long and twenty
inches wi«le.
I« 1«
National Foreign Trade
Convention
War will be the central theme of the
.Mil National Foreign Trade Convention
to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio. F'eb-
ruary 7th, 8th and 9th. In addition
to a number of discussions, war trade
after the war. will be discussed by the
leading business men of the United
.States. .\ large number of these di.»-
cussions will be of special interest to
business men of the Pacific Coast as
they will <leal with trade extension to
Japan, .\sia and Siberia.
.\ccording to advices received by the
F'oreign Trade Departtnent, it will be
necessary for those from the Pacific
Coast who anticipate attending the Con-
vention to make their reservations for
hf»tel accommodations at once, as
rooms are limited.
Friday, F'cbruary 8th, will be devoted
exclusively to the special |)roblcms of !
the Pacific Coast and will include dis- j
cussions on topics of vital interest to
the Pacific Coast an<l particularly to
the .San Francisco District. A copy of
the preliminary program has been re- j
ceived by the Foreign Trade Depart-
ment and can be seen by members '
interested.
Placement Bureau
I>o not hesitate to call on the
Placement Bureau — Kearny 112 if
>oii lUfd any Slenogr.ipliei s,
Mookkeepers or Assistant Hook-
keepers, Typists or (lencral Office
Clerks. We have tliein.
it n;>;irDrs. from :"
that the
in the F-
• r*' r: and,
lia\e been r^
Trailing List:
D. G. W. ,\imers.
La Razon, Rucnos
''.rmntion recently!
names were
ling List by
y. these names
rom the F'nemy |
Manaos, Brazil.
Aires. Agcntina. I
Import and Export Licenses
The F'oreign Traile Department is
daily receiving inquiries regarding the
rules and regulations of the War Trade
Hoard regarding Import and Export
Licenses. Trading with the Enemy,
Food Administration and Shipping
Rnard. It is almost impossible to
answer the questions without having
specific knowledge of all the circum-
stances, therefore it is suggc-tcd that
those interested visit the department
and consult the publications of these
various Boards, a complete sot of which
IS on file.
708. .Man with t■^tell^ive experience
in manufacturing business wishes posi-
tion as proiluction manager of manufac-
turing plant. I'.lectrical or metal trade
preferred.
W-709. Young woman accountant of
1.^ year> exjierieiice, live years as public
accountant, wishes position. Knowledge
«>f sleiiogr.-ij)hy. Capable of assuming
responsibilities.
710. Young married man above draft
age with six years accounting experience
desires position where there is oppor-
tunity for advancement. Local refer-
ences.
711. FIxecutivc position desired by a
man who has railway experience, also
real estate and insurance business. Can
fnr!ii-«li first-class references.
W-712. Young woman, private secre-
tary, thoroughly familiar with office de-
tails, income tax. accident compensation,
simple bookkeeping, wants position with
reliable house.
713. .An experienced export and im-
port man wishes position as head of
shijiping department. Has held such
liosition for 12 years and has a thorough
l.nowledge of Spanish.
714. Private secretary, cxpcrl steno-
grapher, long experience with promin-
ent executives, desires position. A-]
local and eastern references, married,
exempt from draft.
W-715. High-class clerical position is
desired by young woman who has held
responsible positions with local firms
■tnd is capable of managing an office.
716. Yoting married man wishes posi-
tion as private secretary, office manager
or cashier. Has thorough knowledge
of bookkeeping an«l stenography. Can
furnish best of references.
717. Young man. twenty-six, six and
half years experience accounting and
statistical work, desires position. Ex-
empt— Local references.
China Directory and Far East
Business Guide
Through the courtesy of Hon.
George E. Anderson. Consul General at
Hongkong, the Foreign Trade Depart-
ment has received a copy of the latest
China Directory and I'ar East Business
Guide for 1017. jiublishecl by J. R. Flynn
Anderson of Hongkong. This directory
contains the names of leading business
firms of China. Japan, Straits .Settle-
ments, Malay States and Dutch East
Indies. This is another evidence of ^^
Consul General .Anderson's co-operation [^
with the merchants of this city and
the Foreign Trade Department is deeply
indebted to him for his constant assis-
tance in promoting the foreign com-
merce of the Pacific Coast for many
years.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Activitios
339
Transportation Department
Since our last issue the foUowintj j
applicatii>ns liavc been Tiled with the
Interstate Cinuinercc Comnns^ion under
the aniendetl 15th Section of the Act
to KiKjulate Cnninierce, seeWintJ changes
in rates that affect the I'acilic Coast;
2180 — K. II. Countiss. Agent— Elimina-
tion of the Dnluth route in connec-
tion with the rates to Steelton.
Minn., publishetl in TaritT 1. C. C.
No. 1017 (Tran^-continental I^a^t-
hound Lumber Tariff No. 28-.\).
leavin^j open the route via Saunders,
Wis.
2216— Western Pacific R. R.— Establish-
ment of commodity descriptions
provided in items 140 and 145 of
F. W. Gomph's I. C. C. No. 305
(Exception Sheet No. l-l*") in con-
nection with the rates on prain
an«l flour, and articles takinn same
rates from stations Kamixis, Nev.,
to LaRO. Utah, to Marysvilie. Oak-
land, Sacramento, San I'rancisco and
Stockton, Cal.. and from Elko,
Deeth. and Palisade, Nev., and I.aKO.
Utah, to points named in item 30-A.
published in \V. P. R. R.. I. C. C.
No. 112, in lieu of commodity de-
scription provided in item 47 of
latter tariff.
2217— Western Pacific R. R.--Establish-
ment of commodity descriptions pro-
vided in item 145 of Gomph's T.
C. C. No. 305 (Exception Sheet No.
1-F), in connection with the rates
on grain and articles taking same
rates published on pages 112 to 116,
inclusive. an<I in items 525 to 575,
inclusive of W. P. R. R Tariff I.
C. C. No. 112 (Tariff No. 36-C),
in lieu of the list contained in item
50- E of latter tariff.
2218— Western Pacific R. R.— Establish-
ment of commodity descri|)tion pro-
vided in item 230 of I'. W Gomph's
I. C. C. No. 305 (I'.xcepiion Sheet
No. 1-F), in connection with the
lumber and other forest products
rates shown on pages 126 to 130,
inclusive, and in items Nos. 1005,
1010, 1011 and 1015. published in
W. P. R. R. Tariff I. C. C. No. 112.
in lieu of the list set ft.rth in item
55-C of the latter tariff.
2230 — F. W. Gomph. .Agent— Iiuri;,se
from 24.0(X) to 30.(100 pounds in the
carload minimum weigiit on hay
and straw including bean straw and
cactus leaves, proviiled in item
295-A of Tariff T. C. C. No. 305
(Pacific Freight T.iriff Ilureau F.x-
cei)tion Sheet No. \-V).
2292 — Oregon-Washington R. R. & Nav-
igation Co. — Establishment of charge
of $1 DO per 2000 pounds for wharf-
age, loading, unloading and handling
or for any of these services at
Seattle and Tacoma. Washington,
involving import or ex[)ort freight,
any duantity. to or from points in
the United States or Canada (ex-
cept .Arizona. California. British
Columbia and certain other contig-
uous territory) or beyond, inter-
changed between rail and water
carriers, in lieu of the charges pub-
lished in item 1 of Tariff T. C. C.
No. 465. to meet the basis main-
tained by competing lines
Among the Memberr
New OU Tankers
The Union Iron Works has received
a contract from the Atlantic Refining
Co. for the construction of two oil
tankers of 7.445 gross tons. This will
make a total of seven built or launched
for the oil company, at the local yards.
5,300 Tons wheat arrived in port last
week from .Melbourne consigned to Bal-
four. Guthrie & C<>mi)any.
New Up-To-Date WaU Map
off China
The Foreign Trade Department has
just received a copy of the new map
of China published by the Far Eastern
Geographical Establishment of Shang-
hai. This map shows all details in
both English and Chinese of the trans-
oortation lines, principal products, etc.
Merchants are cordially invited to con-
sult it at any tiinc.
During the Past Year the Chamber
of Commerce Has
Written 155.500 letters
Made S7,277 outgoing phone calls
Distributed 389.4(X) copies of .\ctivities
•elected 433 new members
.Answered 14.588 letters of inquiry
Rei)orted the arrival of 5.337 vessels and the
Departure of 5.177 vessels
Representing 31.702 rcportings to the membership
I'illed 895 positions in the Placement Bureau
Published 1,753 foreign trade opportunities
Receiving 5.134 inquiries in regard thereto
Secured 38,182 column inches of publicity
Equal to 106 4-page issues in the local press
.■\ssisted in the establishment of 70 new factories
Saved the community $300,000 in fraudulent charity solicitatinns.
Devoted 141 days in attending hearings before the Interstate Com-
merce Commission and the California Railroad Commission.
One of the newest high-class can<ly
stores to open is llunnicutt's of 171
0*I-"arrell Street, a<ljoining the Orpheum.
The building was completely remodelled
and new fixtures installed.
The factory branch of the Acme
White I.ead and Color Works (if Cali-
fornia, has been moved from 1484 Market
Street to 20th and Minnesota Streets.
A much larger stock of goods for the
Coast business will be maintained for
this firm's growing business than here-
tofore.
The Boscowitz Envelope Com|)any
of Kansas City, will open a branch at
521 Phelan Building, about January 1st.
Mr. B. M. Leonard will act as Coast
representative, it is understood.
Hill, Ilubbcll & Company, a recently
formed coiiartnership, selling agents
for bitumen products for the protec-
tinn of iron and steel, have opened
offices at 704 I'ife Building.
The Edwin W. Pulver Company. Inc..
have taken larger (juarters at 573 Mis-
sion Street. This company specializes
in automobile and road ma|)s, utilizing
the loose-leaf princi|)lc. The maps are
'complete for the whole Pacific Coast
and arc being completed as far east as
Minneapolis. C. S. Loeber is Manager.
Mangrum & Otter. Inc., one of San
Francisco's largest dealers in stoves,
furnaces, fireplaces and tiles, is to move
from 561 Mission Street to 831 Mis-
sion Street, shortly after the first of
the year.
The Economy Dei)artinent .Store has
opened at 1106 Market Street with a
line of toys and novelty goods.
The McGraw Tire & Rubber Com-
panj-, formerly located at 1114 Van Ness
.\venue, has moved to their new build-
ing at 678 Townsend Street, where they
have more space to take care of their
rai)idly expanding wholesale business.
The Briscoe Motor Corporation of
Jackson, Mich., has established a factory
branch at 724 Van Ness Avenue, to be
known as the Briscoe Pacific Com|)any.
Don Peake will be in charge of the
Sales Department. J. R. Findlatcr, gen-
eral supervisor of sales from the factory,
has been installing the new branch.
The import department of Thomas
W. Simmons & Company has receive<l
cable advices from its Yokohama office
that all firm offers placed by customers
for Chinese shelled peanuts have been
filled, and new orders will receive
proinj)! attention.
E. B. <le Surville Company has
moved their real estate office from the
Russ Building, to 1204 I-'irst National
Bank Building. They specialize in .San
I'rancisco real estate.
340
San Tranclsco Chamber of Commerca Activitiot
Advertising in China
•tre I.30U mIiu luvc
• an in«titnlion«
«iuili«.U 111
I lie ax <r.i(;j- III. ui
than 3.000 The <
...... •.. )..v.' III.- I.r
til
• lH-
. the C hinrsr at
! Iiood is hiKhcr
th^it in any utlur part of the country.
A Chinese custom is to sell papers
after reading them. One copy may
chaniie hands ten times.
At (if Fn^lish into Chinese
*ho«' 'U>{lily familiar with na-
ti N ui all their shades and
An advertisement four col-
■" ' 'MMc inches deep will
^, American currency
I n for one month.
There are also additional charges.
\n \m< ri.au l>.ink in China wished
on the front of its
I - itor's happy thought
roultcd ilk tl)is name in Chinese char-
acters, "The Bank of the Flowery
KlaR." Americans are known amon;;
the Chinese as the "flowery flap
people" Now at " ' • .i
gift for his job .d
ri.;. 'Mracters i.-. ^ ■•>< -.-iind
'■' 'h name of the hank, and this
\^ i^c conveyed no itlca to the
Chinese mind of the national identity
of the bank.
U. S. Army Clothing
te the many stuties which de-
the men who are in Uncle
t' • ttot priijierly clothetl.
lu-ni has lieen isoued
, ^tir Ijcneral at VVash-
ti^ton:
".\dec|uate supplies of clotliiuK have
I been provide<l for all the men in the
service of the .\merican .\rmies, and if
r deliveries are made by manu-
t-rs and the transportation system
:i utiinterrupled ade(|iiate supply for all
iture needs is assured.
Due to <lelays by manufacturers of
materials, manufacturers of clolhiuK
also by 1 railroad transporta-
ti<m. «leli\ iiencies on contracts
variously lanm n 6 to 48 per cent.
To December 1. 1917. the followinit
supplies had been contracted for and
deliveries ma«lc to the armies for im-
mediate use:
niankets contracted for. 17.931,682;
ticlivered. 5,990,236.
Woolen cloth for (»vercoats contravt-
ed for, 5.691,350 overcoats: delivered,
2.026.346 overcoats.
Suits of winter underwear contracted
for. 15,431.021 drawers and 12.S26,824 un-
dershirts: delivered. 6.542.160 drawers
and 4.306,343 undershirts.
Woolen cloth for uniforms contracted
for. 28,956.958 yards: delivered. 11,299.867
yards, made up into 2,834.367 breeches
and 2.378.511 coats.
Woolen cloth for shirts contracted
for. 35.155,081 yards: delivered. 10.990.-
205 yards, made up into 5.676,444 shirts.
Shoes contracted for, 21.117.612 pairs:
delivered. 8.525,298 pairs.
Hats contracted for, 8,092,021: de-
livered. 3,554,091."
Marine Department
Business Opportunities for You
Bids will be o|>rnetl at the offices
of the Depot Quartermaster at Fort
Mason, on December 28th. for a large
quantity of bed linens. Full details
and specifications arc on file at the
'^ . s of the Chamber.
- will be opened at the offices of
' '■ • Quartermaster at I.os .^nge-
ember 28th ft>r a <|uantity of
accessories. Details and
lis are on file at the offices
amber.
liitU will be opened at the office of
the Department Quartermaster. 605
Market Street, San Francisco, on Janu-
ary 17th for a large quantity of fresh
beef The beef is for delivery at vari-
ous army posts, a list of which arc
on file at •'•- '"'nmbcr of Commerce
G. S. c ''o Delmar Hotel.
Gallup, N'., :.'<, has a coal deposit
he wishes to sell.
A. G. McCoy, Delmar Hotel. Gallup,
.\ew Mexico, is seeking a market for
scrap iron and "iecond-hand pipe.
H L. V 116 Washington St..
Tucson. ' ;rc8 to get in touch
with San i raiui~co firms that salvage
wrecked steamers
Corwin D, Smith & Co.. 726 Central
Building, Seattle, Wash . are in the
market for li<|ui<l chlorine.
IiUernational Import & Kxport Co..
415 Bank of Ottawa Buihling. Van-
couver, B. C, desires to get in touch
with packers of canned fruits in this
city.
I-. Jacobs, Jacobs Block, Klamath
Falls, Ore., wishes to get in communi-
cation with San Francisco firms equip-
ped to handle large tracts of land.
Hing I,cc, 679 Broadway. San Fraa-
cisco, is seeking a market for broom
corn straw and seed.
Sergt. I.. B. Hawthorne, Co 3. 164th
Depot Brigade. Camp Funston, Kas.,
wishes to communicate with a reliable
collection agency in this city.
Gentile Macaroni Wine Co., 7 Hos-
pital St . Carbondale. Pa., is in the
market for a carload of wine.
Mrs A Trainer, R. D Box 180, Han-
ford, Cal , is seeking a market for
locust wood pegs for use in shipbuild-
ing.
P. F. N'oonan & Co.. Balboa BIdg.,
San Francisco, wish to get in touch
with dealers in tin plate.
Oak Ship Timber Co.. Carlton. Ore.,
desire to communicate with manufac-
turers of life boats.
E. B. Warrington. Riverside, Cal..
wishes to get in touch with a whole-
sale jewelry house.
The Steamer Daisy Gadsby was fixed
last week for a voyage from Grays
Harbor to San Pedro with lumber at
$8.(X) per M, and the Steamer Wash-
ington from Kureka for San Diego
for which she receives $7.(X) per M.
The Standard Oil Steamer Astral
arrived here December IKth from Hong-
kong with 3,500 tons of rice, consigned
I to Swaync & Hoyt.
The South American- Pacific Line
Steamer Governor Forbes will leave
out from San Francisco about Decem-
ber 27th for ports in Mexico, Panama,
Colombia, Kcuador and Peru with
freight and combustibles.
The Pacific Mail S. S. Co. will have
two vessels outward from this port in
January, to the Orient,; the Kcuadur on
January 12th for Yokohama, Kobe.
Shanghai. Manila and Hongkong. In
the Fast India service the Colusa will
sail on January 25th for Manila. .Sing-
apore, Calcutta and Cohimbo.
The Tug Hercules, owned by Crowley
Launch & Tugboat Company, has
been sold to the California Sea Pro-
ducts Co. The Hercules is 97 gross
tons with a length of 90 feet.
A. O. Anderson & Co. announces that
they have chartered the Jap Steamer
Gemmei Maru for voyage from San
Francisco to Kobe, direct. The vessel
will go on the berth February 4. 1918.
The Matson Line Steamer Hyades
arriving December I9th. brought a big
shipment of honey, 1312 cases and
barrels being in the consignment.
The Hart Wood Lumber Co. have a
steamer about to be launched at Wil-
lapa Harbor, with a lumber carrying
capacity of 1,600,(KX) feet, to be named
Point Loma.
The Schooner W. G. Irwin has been
purchased by Alexander Woodside of
San Francisco from the Tacoma &
Roche Harbor Lime Co.
Japanese Steamer Shinyo Maru which
arrived here last week from Oriental
ports had aboard 3.688 tons of cargo,
among which there were 405 crates pota-
toes, 621 rolls matting, 599 bales rub-
ber, 892 packages raw silk, 11.603 bags
beans, 10.434 packages tea, 1.268 pack-
ages tin and considerable other Chinese
and Japanese merchandise; there were
9,971 packages of freight for cities and
ports beyond here.
Steamer Manoa arriving here last week
from the Islands, had aboard 46,431
cases canned pines, 567 tons molasses \^
and 5.000 bags raw sugar. V-
Steamer Sierra arriving here last week
from .Xustralian ports had aboard 2,357
boxes butter and 372 cases eggs, 5,000
cases jam.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerco Actlvitlos
341
Thrift Stamps for the New Year
The Chamber of CoinnuTcc I'oIlDwitl
the example set by the mercantile es-
tablishments of San l-rancisco by n'lv-
iiiR thrift stamps and books to its em-
ployees for Xnias. The Retail Dry
Goods Association unanimously endorsed
the i<lea of niving its employees thrift
stamps for Xmas and many of the lead
inK financial and commercial houses did
likewise.
Plans have been perfected for the
distribution of the stamps throughout
the city and the state. It will be pos-
sible to buy thrift stamps in every post
office, every bank, drug >ture, cipar
store and in fact every place where the
|)ublic connreRates.
Immediately af-ter the Xmas holidays
a campaiKn will be inaujjurated in order
to ac<|uaint the public with their mean-
inj.r and value. Unlike the Liberty Loan
Campaigns, this is not a campaign to
raise a huge sum of money as only
two billions will be raised in this way
during the entire year of 1918. The
Thrift Campaign is just what the name
implies "Thrift" — to teach the public
that for each twenty live cent stamp w<-
purchase wc will not only be lending
the tjovernment money that is repai«l
to us with interest compouixled (|uar-
terly, but we are denying ourselves
something that will release manufac-
turers just that much in order to
assist the (jovernnunt. This is a war
of production and the I'nited States
must produce a vast quantity of ma-
terial. Manufacturers cannot meet these
demands if they continue to com])ete
for the whims of the i)ublic.
Rotary Club Joins in Camp Fremont Campaign
John .\. Hritton. Chairman of the
Camp Freujont h'und Committee has
called a meeting for toilay (Thursday)
at the Palace Hotel at which the mem-
bers of the Chamber of Commerce Com-
mittee and the newly appointed Com-
mittee of the Rotary Club will join
forces to continue the drive to obtain
the balance necessary for the preserva-
tion of the Army Cantonment. There
is still approximately $40,000.00 to be
raised before the camp is assured to
the San Francisco Bay District. It is
hoped that by the efforts of the com-
bined organizations that this money
will be on hand by the first of the N'cw
Year.
The prosperity that Camp Lewis has
brought to Tacoma, Wash., is shown in
the fi>llowing letter received by A. S.
Haldwin, president of the Haldwin &
Howell Real Fstate Company from J. F.
Marrctt of Barrett & liilp, San I'rancisco
Contractors:
"Tacoma, Washington,
December IS, 1917.
Dear Mr. Baldwin:
Just a line to let you know that I
am spending a few days visiting my
two brothers at Camp Lewis, and also
to tell you that if the business men of
San Francisco could sec the amount
of business carried on here by reason
of the proximity of Camp Lewis, they
would not hesitate to raise at once the
money required for Camj) Fremont.
It is absolutely impossible to get a
room now at any hotel. Everyone is
full to overflowing, and each has a
long waiting list. The stores, restau-
rants., tluMtres, pool and billiar<l par-
lors are doing a tremendous business.
Retail stores are also participating to
a great extent in the |)rosperity which
the camp has brought to Tacoma.
San F'rancisco boys are quickly be-
coming real soldiers, an<l it is a won-
derful sight to see them and the thous-
ands of others going through the differ-
ent maneuvers on the big paratle
grounds. It makes me feel as if I
would like to be one of them.
Trusting that the balance required to
complete the Cami> I-'reniont Fund will
be raised shortly. 1 ;iin. witli kind re-
gards.
Very truly yours,
J. F. Barrett."
War Emergency Food Survey
The Bureau of Markets of the United
States Department of .Agriculture is
conducting a national War F.mergency
Food Survey for the purpose of show-
ing the supplies of food and food ma-
terials on hand December 31, 1917.
The Bureau is mailing copies of sched-
ules to all dealers. It is unavoidable
that some firms should be missed and
the Bureau has issued an appeal to all
those in San Francisco who do not
receive the schedule before January 2nd,
to communicate with the Bureau in
Washington. It is suggested that those
members of the Chamber who are
dealers in foodstuflFs, make an inventory
prior to receiving the schedule in order
to facilitate the work for themselves
and the Government. .X copy of the
schedule and complete instructions are
on file at the Chamber of Commerce.
No Receipt Necessary
The Chamber has adopted the form
of bill used by the Public Service Cor-
porations, such as the Pacific Gas and
Klectric and the Pacific Tclejihonc and
Telegraph Companies.
The bill that you will receive in tlu'
mail on the morning of January 2nd
(Wednesday), will greatly simplify the
work in connection with the bookkeep-
ing necessary to keep track of the 6,000
members of the Chamber of Commerce.
.•\s ninety-nine per cent of the money
received by the Chamber for dues is
paid by check ("which is the be^t known
form of receipt), you will simply have
to tear oflF the stub sent you with the
bill an«l mail same with your check.
Compliments of the Season
The h'oreign Tr.idi- Dep.irtment wish<'s
to extend the Comi)liments of the
Seasi^n not only to the members of the
Chaml er, but to its many correspond-
ents in other cities and foreign countries
Those who have availed themselves of
the facilities of the dei)artment are in-
vited to continue to <lo so through the
coming year and those who have not
had occasion to do so are cordially
urged to ascertain what those facilities
are with a view to utilizing them should
occasion demand.
To American Consuls and repre-
sentatives of the Bureau of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce abroad the de-
partment is dee|)ly indebted for material
assistance and co-operation and the let-
ters and reports received from them
•luring the year prove conclusively the
unanimous spirit of co-oj)eration and
desire to increase the foreign com-
merce of the LTnited States.
Additional Trade Opportunities
Wm. Kielsmeir, Sunnyside, Wash., de-
sires to get in communication with
wholesale dealers in potatoes in this
market.
National Brokerage Co, Memphis.
Tenn., wishes to get in touch with
grain shippers in this citv.
K. J. Linck. Ruth. Trinity County, The manufacturers f.f the "Holyoke"
Cal., is seeking a market for mohair. Transfer Truck, of Holyoke. Mass.. are
Tower Chemical Co.. 258 Broadway, ''^-sirous of securing a good live repre-
\ew York City, is in the market for :*"»a<'^<^ .'" >an Irancisco. They pre
chemicals and dyestuflPs.
J. R. McKillop. principal high school,
Fallon. Nevada, is in the market for
fifty uniforms for military drill.
fer to make arrangements with a manu-
facturer's agent who handles one or
two other lines. Details may be ob-
tained by communication with the firm
direct.
The Industrial Advance of
MAJESTIC ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT CO.
EXHIBIT NUMBER THIRTY
Business Built on Articles of Its Ovv.. ^ _ianls
MK siftn nil the KuildinK in
the picture shown above
states what the Majestic
Klcctric Development Com-
pany of San Francisco i>
niantitacturinK.
Three years and a half ago Mr. K.
■^ '- ■ n. its Secretary and Treasurer,
thi* company and selected San
. ■ as the location in which to
•.t the company's factory, appre-
• itinjf the facts that the climatic condi-
•i Tis were Rood for labor, export con-
■ liM-iis were superior, and coupled with
tlic wiltinf^ness <>f the West to ac-
knnwlfdife the merif« of .in article, made
■' ''al location for
'Stic Electric De-
i short space of
... ....... has been very
1 the business has been
a very conservative basis
I lii.. year the company extablished a
branch factory at Philadelphia, Pa.,
which takes care of all the business
casi of the Mississippi River and ex-
Water Front Survey
The Speci.il Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce to investi-
Kate the water front situation is
busily at work securing data and
information to form the basis of
an intelligent survey of the condi-
tions obtaining; at this port. Sev-
eral mcetinns have been held and
much material beariuR on the con-
ditions which prev.iil at other
ports has been assembled. One
of the important phases aflfectintr
the eflFiciency of the port — that of
the freight handling facilities —
will be thoroughly gone into, and
in that connection Miles Standish.
Chairman «>f the Committee, will
visit Seattle for the purpose of
acf|uainting himself with all that
has been done in that directi^m
by the northern port.
port business naturally Koiiig through
the port of New York.
The San Francisco plant handles all
business west of the Missi>.sippi River
and export business to .Australia. New
Zealand, Philippine Islands. Japan, China,
ar<l the west coast of .Soutli .\nicrica.
The .Majestic Klectric Company, Ltd.
of Tf>ronto, handles all Cana<lian busi-
ness, manufacturing and selling in Caii-
a«la only.
The Majestic F'lectric ncvelnpment
Comjjany has built up a bu>iiness on
articles of its own patents, both in
electric room heaters an<l dental an<l
surgical appliances, and it has been the
policy of the company to only market
those articles having exception.il merit.
It is at present contemplating placing
on the market during the ensuing year,
additional articles to those which it is
n Mv manufacturing.
The phenomenal growth of the busi-
ness has been assi-ted by advertising.
bi>th general antl direct, and through
public exhibitions.
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