anaheim-gazette 1911-02-02

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor The Gazette is issued every Thursday morning. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts. Has the Largest Circulation REDUCE THE RATES A problem of importance to the municipality which will confront the city trustees at an early date is the lowering of the price charged for electric lighting and power purposes. The business of the power plant has grown to such extraordinary dimensions that the rates now in force may be materially reduced and still permit a safe balance upon the right side of the municipal ledger. The spirit of municipal ownership of public utilities is, not to make money out of the enterprise, but to furnish these utilities to consumers at cost; or as cost price as is consistent with sound business procedure. The collections for electric light in December amounted to $1699.65, and for water $738.10. According to City Clerk Merritt's books, these public utilities returned a net income to the city in the last fiscal year, ending May 1, 1910, of $5013. It is confidently believed the net return during the current year will be greatly in excess of this amount. If there were nothing to add to these figures, they alone would furnish all the argument necessary for a million dollars already in its special appropriation fund. "The Hurd amendment would put up to the people at the next general election the proposition of repealing the constitutional provision under which the corporations of the state are endeavoring to secure the exemption of $500,000,000 worth of property from all taxation in return for inadequate tax on their gross earnings. "The Hurd measure is the first attempt made to escape a predicament in which the state finds itself as a result of having voted heedlessly on the revenue and taxation amendment at the last election." "The majority of the senate is opposing the system of taxation which prevails as a result of constitutional amendment No. 1. "The senate committee on revenue and taxation is now wrestling with Curtin's bill, No. 18, which provides for the carrying out of the present constitutional amendment, and is facing a big task in whipping the measure into such shape that the people will not be muticed of millions during the interval which must elapse before they can again act on the matter. "The Curtin bill as presented by its author and amended by the corporation representatives treats the big corporations with the utmost courtesy and generosity, while leaving the burden of taxes on the small taxpayer. "A special election to consider constitutional amendments which may be passed by the present legislature is provided in a bill introduced by Senator Caminetti in the upper house. The date is left blank in the bill as introduced." According to City Clerk Merritt's books, these public utilities returned a net income to the city in the last fiscal year, ending May 1, 1910, of $5013. It is confidently believed the net return during the current year will be greatly in excess of this amount. If there were nothing to add to these figures, they alone would furnish all the argument necessary for reduced charges, for as we say municipal ownership is not to reap profit, but to furnish public utilities to consumers at cost. But there remains something to be added to this, and that is that the charge for street lighting and the extensions to the plant during the year were charged to the plant. This charge for street lighting amounted to some $2900, and is exclusive of light furnished the public library, schools, city hall and jail. Moreover the charge for extensions of the service, figures of which are not at hand, were also charged against the plant, or, in other words, against consumers. In brief, consumers paid for street lights, extensions of the service, and all lights furnished the library, city hall and other places on the free list. These sums, of course, bring down the net returns of the power plant; but these amounts should not be charged against the plant, but against the city. It is unfair to consumers of light to enforce a rate upon them sufficiently high to pay for street lights, extensions of the service, and the free lights. These should be charged against the city, precisely as the bonds voted on Monday, which are for extension of the service, are a charge against the city. Private electric lighting companies are, we are informed, making lower rates to consumers in Southern California towns than this city imposes. We should be able to discount their prices. We are not doing it. Why not? Let this matter be taken up by the city authorities for careful investigation, and let the lighting rates be reduced. The present schedule is unfair to consumers, and against the purpose and the spirit of municipal ownership. DEFEAT THAT AMENDMENT We are glad to note the chamber of commerce has gone early on record as being in favor of the repeal of THE YORBA RESERVOIR It seems there are not lacking those who would take a swipe, even at this late day, at the Yorba reservoir, as witness the statement of Phid des Granges, the romping Bovalopus of the upland everglades at the annual water meeting on Saturday. Whenever Mr. Des Granges has nothing better to do he takes a swipe at the Yorba reservoir. The only trouble with the reservoir seems to be that it has no friend at court—no one to take its part when Des Granges and others of his ilk get on the warpath and run it down. Yet the reservoir has done away with night irrigation in Anaheim,and as Mr. Hale said at Saturday's meeting, last summer served southside stockholders for a period of thirty days without taking in a drop of water from the upper ditch. We believe it will run water sixty days this coming summer, without taking in a drop, and that next year it will be absolutely impervious to leakage, except perhaps, upon its very topmost water levels. ADD 50 PER CENT A well-known business man, speaking yesterday of the success of the sewer-bond election, said it added 50 per cent to the value of every foot of property in town. As the assessed valuation is over a million, and the sewers cost only $90,000, this is going some. We believe the statement is true. Anaheim never had such glorious prospects ahead of it as it has at this moment. NEW SUGAR FACTORY Plans for the erection of the plant of the Irvine sugar company, to be located on the San Joaquin ranch, between Santa Ana and Newport, have assumed definite shape, and construction will soon begin. The capacity of the mill will be 600 tons daily. The stock in the company is all subscribed by Santa Ana capitalists. F. L. Klentz, superintendent of the company, has gone east on a tour of sy and generosity, while leaving the burden of taxes on the small taxpayer. "A special election to consider constitutional amendments which may be passed by the present legislature is provided in a bill introduced by Senator Caminetti in the upper house. The date is left blank in the bill as introduced." PAY STREAK Orange People Unite Canyon at Depot A four-foot vein superior quality hall canyon at a This is the latest in the mine owned by J. R. Porter, D. Varcoe, Fred Stru E. L. J. Collins o many disappointment deal of hard labor stockholders of thre rewarded and ther good and the quar foot ledge is cons for thickness in th nlines, and as th e be inexhaustible doubt prove a val Let this matter be taken up by the city authorities for careful investigation, and let the lighting rates be reduced. The present schedule is unfair to consumers, and against the purpose and the spirit of municipal ownership. DEFEAT THAT AMENDMENT We are glad to note the chamber of commerce has gone early on record as being in favor of the repeal of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 1, carried at the election in November, separating state from local taxation. As we pointed out in the two campaigns during which this amendment came up for ratification by the people, the amendment was framed in the interest of the railroads and other great corporations, and against the small landowner, the farmer, the laboring classes and the poor. Now the legislature in session at Sacramento seeks to repeal the constitutional amendment, and the chamber of commerce is early in the field re-echoing that sentiment. The amendment should be repealed, unless we intend to turn the commonwealth over to the railroad and other great corporations which for generations past have controlled our political affairs. Senator Hurd of Los Angeles has introduced a bill in the legislature seeking to repeal amendment No. 1, and his bill has met with unanimous approval. A Sacramento dispatch says: "Senator H. M. Hurd of Los Angeles sprung a sensation in the senate this morning when he introduced a constitutional amendment proposing to repeal constitutional amendment No. 1 on revenue and taxation, under which the state is facing a deficit of NEW SUGAR FACTORY Plans for the erection of the plant of the Irvine sugar company, to be located on the San Joaquin ranch, between Santa Ana and Newport, have assumed definite shape, and construction will soon begin. The capacity of the mill will be 600 tons daily. The stock in the company is all subscribed by Santa Ana capitalists. F. L. Klentz, superintendent of the company, has gone east on a tour of inspection. Upon his return it is said active preparation for construction will begin. HORN DEFLECTS BULLET Edward Davies was seriously injured at Santa Ang on Tuesday by being struck by a bullet fired at a cow which was to be slaughtered. The bullet hit one of the animal's horns, and glancing, entered the hip of Mr. Davies, who was standing near by. The ball entered the fleshy part of the hip. Anxiety is felt at Punta Arenas, Chile, the southernmost city in the world, over the possible effects of the opening of the Panama canal on traffic through the Straits of Magellan, according to United States Commercial Agent John M. Turner, who has been touring Chile and Peru. All vessels passing between the east and west have been accustomed to stop at Punta Arenas to coal. The town which has a population of 12,000, paved streets, large stores and many public improvements, has thrived principally as a result of the ocean traffic which may be diverted to the canal. Mrs. Delos Morton is critically ill of a complication of disorders at her home at Clair. BICYCLE THAT H. M. Myers was of S. W. Sawyer B. J. Warner of Orange ear again in jail. My San Bernardino and was sentence the county jail. On the chain game work pounding rope on December 17, went to San Bernardo pose of identifying there the day before. The officer will to San Bernardino cycle thief's time will be brought to a charge from the Holt cyc ANAHEIM GAZETTE F.A.YUNGBLUTH THE BEST GOODS Overcoats AND Suits AT-- Big Reduction ALTERATIONS MADE FREE OF CHARGE. FIT GUARANTEED. F. A. Yungbluth FRISCO GETS THE FAIR Defeats New Orleans Decisively In the House on Tuesday Washington, Jan. 31.—In one of the wildest scenes witnessed in the house in many a day, San Francisco today won the fight with New Orleans for designation as the site of the Panama exposition by a vote of 259 to 143. Following heated arguments the roll call on the question which resolution, that of San Francisco or that of New Orleans be considered first, was taken. The Kahn resolution was favored and the debate began. Representatives Rodenberg of Illinois opened for New Orleans, followed by representative Knowland Hayes and Mc MINNESOTA PICNIC The Minnesota Gopher Club will hold its annual midwinter picnic for Minnesota people residing or sojourning in Southern California, at Eastlake park, Los Angeles, on Saturday, February 11th. It will be the usual basket picnic, with hot coffee served on the ground, and all parties are requested to bring well filled baskets. A splendid literary and musical program will be provided. Speeches will be made by prominent Minnesotans, and everything will be done for the pleasure and entertainment of those who attend. It is needless to state that the annual midwinter picnic is in every way a large and most enjoyable affair, and no one can afford wildest scenes witnessed in the house in many a day, San Francisco today won the fight with New Orleans for designation as the site of the Panama exposition by a vote of 259 to 143. Following heated arguments the roll call on the question which resolution, that of San Francisco or that of New Orleans be considered first, was taken. The Kahn resolution was favored and the debate began. Representatives Rodenberg of Illinois opened for New Orleans, followed by Representative Knowland Hayes and McKinley of California and Rucker of Colorado, Foss of Illinois, Sulzer of New York, all of whom spoke for San Francisco. Kahn made the closing arguments. TEN YEARS IN PRISON Check Forger Given Severe Jolt in Superior Court J. W. Bagley, charged with uttering fictitious checks, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was brought into court on Tuesday and sentenced by Judge West to ten years in San Quentin. Bagley was not represented by counsel, and had little defense to offer. Through the efforts of Constable Jackson, a mass of evidence covering a period of 25 years has been placed in the hands of the court. This evidence showed many shady transactions—worthless checks, drafts for large amounts drawn upon banks in which Bagley had no funds, business transactions, options on land and other property, for which checks were drawn on various banks. The transaction upon which Bagley was finally arrested was the giving of a check to Mrs. Hess of the Allerton hotel in Santa Ana. PAY STREAK OF COAL Orange People Uncover Vein in Hall Canyon at Depth of 200 Feet A four-foot vein of bone coal of superior quality has been reached in Hall canyon at a depth of 200 feet. This is the latest news to come from the mine owned by N. T. Edwards, J. R. Porter, D. C. Pixley, William Varcoe, Fred Struck, and F. D. and E. L. J. Collins of Orange. After many disappointments and a great deal of hard labor and expense, the stockholders of this mine have been rewarded and the quality of coal is good and the quantity large. A four foot ledge is considered the average for thickness in the best working mines, and as the quantity seems to be inexhaustible the mine will no doubt prove a valuable holding. TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT The case of Stern & Goodman vs. E. Kurtz, also known as B. L. Blanchette, was brought up in the superior court on Tuesday on an argument to set aside the information. Defendant's attorneys moved to set aside the information on the ground that the offense charged, that of embezzlement, was not really committed. The information charges that the defendant, Kurtz, had entered into a contract to purchase certain property from Stern & Goodman; that the defendant had disposed of the property to another party before payment had been made of the purchase price to the plaintiffs; that in so disposing of the property the defendant was guilty of embezzlement. The attorneys argued that under the conditions of the contract the property could not be held for the purchase, and that therefore no crime had been committed. Judge West took the case under advisement. CALIFORNIA OIL Output Would Have Been Greater but For Curtailment Seventy-four million barrels, in round numbers, is the total production of California’s oil fields for the year 1910. This is a stupendous amount—the record. Yet the state could have done far better. Early in the summer it became evident to all observers that an overproduction period was about to arrive, and shortly thereafter came about an easing up of effort in every direction where possible. To be sure many companies were compelled to proceed owing to their leasing contracts and many new companies also were compelled to proceed owing to the obligations existing toward the stockholders; but the most notable ac- powerful and dangerous opponent.The subjugation of the associated company by the independent agency in itself was an event as striking as the finding of the great gushers and far transcends the latter in importance. The historian of the future, tracing human progress, will give a paragraph perhaps to the influence of the Lakeview, and its kindred; and he will devote a chapter to the significance of the compulsory enlistment of a great oil corporation in the cause of the small, ordinary producer, Wm. Crowther is indisposed at his home with a badly sprained ankle. An Up-to-Date Seed Catalog Aggeler & Musser's 144 page, 1911 Seed Catalog has just been received. The Lithograph cover is a work of art. And the 144 pages are full of information valuable to the Rancher or Gardener, particularly to the beginner. If you have not received their Catalog be sure and send for it at once. It is also interesting to the Poultry Fancler. Twenty pages are devoted to the description of Petnluma Incubators and Brooders, and everything pertaining to successful Poultry Raising. Write to AGGELER & MUSSER SEED CO. 113-15 N. Main St. Los Angeles, Cal. H. V. Weisel Roger C. Dutton WEISEL & DUTTON Attorneys and Counselors at Law SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN PROBATE MATTERS German Language Spoken Notary Public 2d Floor Mullinix bldg Pacific Phone 1106 Anselim, Calif J. R. Porter, D. C. Pixley, William Varcoe, Fred Struck, and F. D. and E. L. J. Collins of Orange. After many disappointments and a great deal of hard labor and expense, the stockholders of this mine have been rewarded and the quality of coal is good and the quantity large. A four foot ledge is considered the average for thickness in the best working of mines, and as the quantity seems to be inexhaustible the mine will no doubt prove a valuable holding. The stockholders in this property have had their trials and tribulations from the start, but have borne them quietly and kept a-digging. At no time has there been stock for sale, as the promoters were determined to make or lose alone, without seeking the public to share their losses at so much per loss. Since the thick vein has been uncovered the promoters have not definitely laid their plans as to future operations. BICYCLE THIEF RECAPTURED H. M. Myers who under the name of S. W. Sawyer stole one bicycle of B. J. Warner of Santa Ana and two from Orange early in December is again in jail. Myers was arrested in San Bernardino about December 10 and was sentenced to six months in the county jail. He was put to work on the chain gang, and while at his work pounding rock made his escape on December 17. Constable Jackson went to San Bernardino for the purpose of identifying Myers, but arrived there the day following his escape. The officer will forward a warrant to San Bernardino and when the bicycle thief's time there expires he will be brought to Santa Ana to answer to a charge of stealing a wheel from the Holt cyclery in Orange. Early in the summer it became evident to all observers that an overproduction period was about to arrive, and shortly thereafter came about an easing up of effort in every direction where possible. To be sure many companies were compelled to proceed owing to their leasing contracts and many new companies also were compelled to proceed owing to the obligations existing toward the stockholders; but the most notable activity during the latter part of the year was due to the necessity of those operating upon government land. Otherwise there was a perceptible decrease in endeavor to expand production, but had there been promise of a brisk demand indefinitely, there is little doubt that the fields would have yielded ten millions additional barrels. Not only has the world's oil record been beaten with a deliberately slowed-down finish, but appearances seem to show that an immense natural gas field has been discovered. The extent of the gas measures has not been defined as yet, but several of the greatest wells ever seen have been brought in and at widely separated points on the same formation. Going along with the sensational production of oil and gas is the almost equally sensational demonstration by the producers themselves of an ability to meet the exigencies of situations almost distracting in their demands, without the help of great and powerful corporations except as they may contribute to the success of the producers. These by themselves, have overcome all physical and business obstacles, have taken care of the state's surplus and have conquered and subjugated their most Thursday, February 2 WOTHING SPECIALS at Reduction on all Suits and Overcoats Double Breasted Suits $7.85 Values up to $25.00, Special... Overcoats $9.89 Values up to $16.50, Special... White and Fancy Vests 75 Cts Values up to $5.00, Special... offering the extraordinary values so as to be sure and in out before our new Spring Stock arrives. Don't fail to avantage of the tremendous bargains. Watch our windows UIS Z. KROEGER The Leader, Better Goods at Lower Prices UIS Z. KROEGER The Leader. Better Goods at Lower Prices W. Center St. - Anaheim, Cal. Home 2132 TELEPHONES Pacific 2103 Excursion San Diego Great Land, Electrical, Automobile and Industrial Exhibition, February 6th to 11th, 1911. Tickets on sale February 4th to 11th. Final return limit February 13th, 1911. Round Trip, $4.10. Santa Fe J. H. 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