anaheim-gazette 1911-11-30

ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS HOLDS LIVELY SESSION ONE HUNDRED GUESTS AT BANQUET AT FULLERTON WEDNESDAY NIGHT Recommends Abolition of Commerce Court—Committee Empowered to Employ Attorney and Lay Discrimination in Freight Rates Before Railway Commission—Lively Tilt Over Closing of Banks on Saturday Afternoons—Glanders in Horses Receive Some Attention—Other No’s The abolition of the Commerce Court, railroad freight rates, the adjustment of the dividing lines of Orange county's supervisoral districts, and the opening of the banks on Saturday afternoons, were the principal topics discussed by the Associated Chambers of Commerce at the Hotel Midland, Fullerton, Wednesday night. It was nine o'clock when F. R. Aldrich, president of the Associated Chambers, called the meeting to order, and after a few words of welcome from E. K. Benchley, Charles Eygabroad of Anaheim made a short address. After paying a compliment to Fullerton, which he declared was one of the liveliest towns in the most prosperous county of the best state in the greatest nation on earth, he handed a bouquet to the Associated Chambers which, he declared, ought to accomplish anything it attempted. "I believe," said Mr. Eygabroad, "that the time will come when Orange county, from this point to the sea, will be transformed into a vast town." A. A. Mills of the committee on railroads introduced a resolution recommending the abolition of the Commerce Court, and although it started Mr. Mills' criticism of the courts and his statement that courts frequently decided cases on unimportant technicalities of law instead of the merits of the case, excited the indignation of Attorney Marks. Mr. Marks said if the people persisted in sending men to the legislature who were ignorant of law, and these men continued to pass laws without reference to the constitution, the courts would be compelled to continue first interpreting a law before deciding a case. The constitution of the State of California, he said, had been amended and added to until it was now larger than the statute book. As chairman of the transportation committee Mr. Mills also introduced the subject of the discrimination in freight rates against Orange county shippers. He read a table showing that the average rate on sugar beets from nine stations to the Los Alamitos factory was 44 cents and to Oxnard 90 cents, the average distance to Los Alamitos being 17 miles and to Oxnard 104, making the cost $2.59 per ton mile to Los Alamitos and to Oxnard 86 cents, a discrimination of 301 per cent. In shipping beets into the county also there is a big discrimination. From Compton to Los Alamitos the ton-mile is $1.57, to Oxnard $0.92; per cent increase to Los Alamitos 170. A. I. Stewart said that he had also made an investigation and could verify Mr. Mills' figures. He suggested that a committee be appointed with power to employ counsel and carry the matter before the railroad commissioners, as the transportation committee of the associated chambers could go no further in the matter. Eygabroad of Anaheim moved that a committee of three, with power to employ an attorney, be appointed to make an appeal to the railroad commissioners, and submit the facts and figures. The motion carried and President Charles Eygabroad agreed. With the rapid timber supply and crease in the price has come a necessary new building material this demand been less than on the American lumber has till now the only building mast count, however, of the necessity to the timber been the last to feed of the shortage. A building material covered in concrete has proved to lumber, brick, or on account of its quality and safety from over, it can very well meet most convenient mer himself with a lumber. Frequently cement costly mistakes by themselves properly their work, concern methods of making For this purpose they are necessary. prosperous county of the best state in the greatest nation on earth, he handed a bouquet to the Associated Chambers which, he declared, ought to accomplish anything it attempted. "I believe," said Mr. Eygabroad, "that the time will come when Orange county, from this point to the sea, will be transformed into a vast town." A. A. Mills of the committee on railroads introduced a resolution recommending the abolition of the Commerce Court, and although it started a warm discussion, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Mills said: "In the matter of the interstate freight rates, there have been two decisive actions adverse to the shippers. In the long and short haul or 'back haul' case, the railroads appealed to the Commerce Court and asked for an injunction to prevent the rate abolishing the 'back haul' from going into effect. The Commerce Court granted a temporary injunction as regards the Pacific coast points, but refused to grant it as to Utah and Nevada points. Also decided that the long and short haul clause was constitutional. Press reports say that Mr. Cooley of San Bernardino received the following telegram: 'The government intends to appeal forthwith to the Supreme Court from the interlocutory order granting injunction and making motions to advance in the two intermountain freight rate cases.' The appeal was taken yesterday. "Closely connected with this the Commerce Court, on an appeal by the railroads from the lemon rate established by the Interstate Commerce Commission, granted a permanent injunction preventing the rate of $1.00 per 100 pounds. "In the back haul case, the Court wants time to investigate before giving a final decision. In the lemon case the Court says: 'As in our judgment the order is based primarily on the assumed authority to protect the industry against foreign competition, it must be held void, as beyond the powers delegated to the commission. This conclusion renders it unnecessary to determine whether, under the evidence, the rate of $1.00 is confiscatory.' 'Hon. Franklin K. Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission says: 'The opinion which the Court complains of devotes two pages to the lemon rate, of which eight lines relate to the tariff.'" "The decision which has just been overruled was based solely on traffic consideration and not on the tariff." This conclusion renders it unnecessary to determine whether, under the evidence, the rate of $1.00 is confiscatory. "Hon. Franklin K. Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission says: 'The opinion which the Court complains of devotes two pages to the lemon rate, of which eight lines relate to the tariff.'" "The decision which has just been overruled was based solely on traffic consideration, and not on the tariff." "After carefully going into the matter, we desire to offer the accompanying resolution: Whereas, the members of the Interstate Commerce Commission are men who have become rate and traffic experts, and Whereas the members of the Commerce Court are men who are versed in law, but may know nothing of rates or traffic; and Whereas, press reports convey the information that Representative T. W Simms of Tennessee plans to introduce at the next session of congress a bill abolishing the court for the reasons stated above; therefore be it Resolved, by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, California, that we heartily endorse the movement to abolish the U. S. Commerce Court. Resolved, that the Interstate Commerce Commission be given plenary powers in all rate and traffic matters. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to Representative Simms and a copy to each of the California Senators and Representatives." considerable discussion, on motion a committee of two, consisting of Mr. Brown and an associate selected by himself, was appointed to carry the matter up to the proper state officials. The telephone committee, through Joe Backs, reported that it was working on a proposition that would greatly improve the system, but it would not be ready to report until the next meeting. The next regular session will be held at Huntington Beach on the last Wednesday in December. Inasmuch as the smaller towns have always lost considerable money on the banquets, it was voted that there should be no banquet provided by the Beach chamber. USE OF CEMENT ON FARMS With the rapid decrease of our timber supply and the resulting increase in the price of lumber there has come a necessary demand for a new building material. Nowhere has this demand been felt more keenly than on the American farm, where lumber has till now been practically the only building material. On account, however, of the farmer's nearness to the timber itself, he has been the last to feel the full effect of the shortage. A building material has been discovered in concrete that in many instances has proved to be far superior to lumber, brick, or building stones on account of its durability, economy, and safety from fire loss. Moreover, it can very often be used at the most convenient time by the farmer himself with a little assistance. Frequently cement users have made costly mistakes by not informing themselves properly, before starting their work, concerning the correct methods of making good concrete. For this purpose the following materials are necessary according to a Portland cement is shipped in paper bags, cloth sacks, or wooden barrels. The second means is, for the average user, the best, and while the manufacturers charge more for this kind of a package, they allow a rebate for the return of the empty bags. Cement is manufactured in 25 states of the United States and can be obtained easily in all sections of the country. Of the various kinds of cement made, Portland cement is without question the best. Cement must be kept in a dry place. It absorbs moisture from the atmosphere with great readiness and, when kept in a damp place, soon becomes lumpy or even a solid mass. In this condition it is useless and should be thrown away. But lumps caused by pressure in the storehouse must not be mistaken for cement that has been wet and has then formed into lumps. Lumps caused by pressure are easily broken and the cement is perfectly good. In storing cement wooden blocks should be placed on the floor and covered with boards. The cement should then be piled on the boards and the pile covered with canvas or a piece of roofing paper. Sand In the selection of sand the greatest care should be used, and critical attention should be given to its quality, for sand contributes from one third to one-half of the amount of the materials used in making concrete. Sand may be considered as including all grains and small pebbles that will pass through a wire screen with ¼-inch meshes, while gravel in general is the pebbles and stones retained upon such a screen. The sand should be clean, coarse, and if possible free from loam, clay, and vegetable matter. It was proved in an actual test made by a United States Government expert that an approximately fine sand required seven work, larger sized pebbles and stones might be used, while for reinforced concrete work pebbles larger than those passing a 1-inch ring should not be used. If crushed stone and screenings are used, the same care in selecting the sizes must be exercised as in selecting the gravel. In ordering from the crusher plant, the sizes of the stone and screenings should be specified in the order. The crusher dust should always be removed. Sometimes bank or creek gravel, which will answer the purpose of sand and gravel combined, can be obtained, and it is frequently used on the farm and in small jobs of concrete work just as it comes from the pit or creek. Occasionally this gravel contains nearly the right proportions of sand and gravel, but in the majority of sand pits and gravel banks there is a great variation in the sizes of the grains and pebbles or gravel, and in the quantities of each. This is due to the fact that all the deposits are formed in seams or pockets that make it impossible to secure anything like uniformity. Therefore, to get the best and cheapest concrete, it is advisable to screen the sand and gravel and to remix them in the correct proportions. stances has proved to be an superior to lumber, brick, or building stone on account of its durability, economy, and safety from fire loss. Moreover, it can very often be used at the most convenient time by the farmer himself with a little assistance. Frequently cement users have made costly mistakes by not informing themselves properly, before starting their work, concerning the correct methods of making good concrete. For this purpose the following材 als are necessary, according to a bulletin received at this office from the department of agriculture at Washington: (1) Cement; (2) sand; (3) gravel or crushed stone; and (4) water. Cement is therefore only one part of a concrete mixture. A far greater proportion of sand and gravel than cement is required. The quantity of cement to be used and the strength of the concrete depend entirely on the quality and size of the sand and gravel, and it is of the utmost importance that these be of the right kind. With an equal amount of cemment a far stronger concrete may be made, if the sand and gravel are of the proper size and correctly propotioned. It is sometimes thought that any kind of soil of a sandy nature, mixed with a small percentage of cemment, will make concrete, but this idea is incorrect. As a guide in the selection of the proper materials, especially sand and gravel, the following suggestions should be observed: **Cement** Portland cement is a manufactured product, the principal value of which is its ability to adhere to the various materials used in masonry construc-tion. Most of the American brands of Portland cement are made under the careful supervision of the manufacturer, who has his reputation at stake. They have to meet the requirements of a fixed standard which has been, after years of experiment-ing, adopted by the American Society for Testing Materials and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Guarantees should be obtained from the dealer or manufacturer that the Portland cement furnished meets this standard. On adding water to the dry cement it becomes a soft, sticky paste, and will remain so for about one-half hour, after which it begins to harden or "set." To disturb the concrete after this initial set has started means a decided loss in strength, while to disturb it after the set is well under the materials used in making concrete. Sand may be considered as includ-ing all grains and small pebbles that will pass through a wire screen with ¼-inch meshes, while gravel in general is the pebbles and stones retained upon such a screen. The sand should be clean, coarse, and if possible free from loam, clay, and vegetable matter. It was proved in an actual test made by a United States Government expert that an exceedingly fine sand required seven times the amount of cement required by coarser sand retained on a 20-mesh screen, without increasing the strength of the concrete. Sand from the same bank usually varies largely in different places in the sand and, as sand of such fineness that over 50 per cent of the bulk of the sand will pass through a 40-mesh screen is generally unfit for concrete work, it may become neces-sary to screen out this very fine sand by means of a 40-mesh wire screen. A 40-mesh screen means a screen with 40 holes to the lineal inch of screen surface. The screen should be placed in an upright position at an angle of about 45 degrees. The screening should be done at the pit in order that only the material actually used may be hauled. Sand with the grains of nearly uniform size does not give as great strength as sand with grains of various sizes. By testing concrete made from coarse and fine sand of one size of grains, it will be found that the coarse sand gives the stronger concrete. The strength and hardness of the grains of sand are of much importance; and a sand which shows the slightest tendency to dissolve or soften when soaked in water for an hour should be discarded. The coarseness of the sand can be felt, or can be determined by a screen and the vegetable matter can be seen, but the amount of clay or loam cannot be decided in either of these ways. Four inches of sand should be put in a pint preserving jar and, when the jar has been filled with clear water to within an inch of the top, the lid should be fastened on and the jar shaken vigorously for 10 minutes. The jar should then be rested upright and the contents allowed to settle. The sand will settle in the bottom with the clay and the loam on top, and the water above them. If more than one-half inch of clay or loam shows, the sand should be rejected or washed. The differ-ence in color and fineness shows contains nearly the right proportions of sand and gravel, but in the major-ity of sand pits and gravel banks there is a great variation in the sizes of the grains and pebbles or gravel, and in the quantities of each. This is due to the fact that all the deps-ets are formed in seams or pockets that make it impossible to secure anything like uniformity. Therefore, to get the best and cheapest concrete, it is advisable to screen the sand and gravel and to remix them in the correct proportions. Experienced contractors have found that it is not only necessary but economical to pay laborers as much as $2 per day to screen the bank material twice, in order to obtain the sand and gravel. First, a one-fourth-inch screen should be used to keep out the gravel, and then the material which has passed through this screen should be screened again over a 40-mesh screen for the sand. All material which passes through this 40-mesh screen should be rejected. By knowing exactly the propor-tions of sand and gravel, the exact amount of cement to obtain the desired strength can be determined. Enough cement can be saved to balance the additional pay given to the laborers for screening the sand and gravel. **Water** The water used for concrete should be clean and free from strong acids and alkalis. **WANTS PROPERTY BACK** Gas Engine and Fixtures Operated at Newport Beach in Litigation Suit has been filed in the Superior Court by the Western Gas Engine Company against C. H. L. Ghriest, et al., to recover one gas engine and certain fixtures and appliances used in connection therewith in use at the Newport Bay Electric Light and Power Company's plant at Newport Beach. Plaintiff claims judgment for the delivery of the property or in case such delivery cannot be made, asks for judgment for $175.00 in cash. The purchase price of the property was $1675.00 and when the contract of sale was made, the sum of fifty dollars was paid by the purchaser and two notes given for the balance, neither of which have been paid. **ALL MAY REST EASY** WASHINGTON.-The earth will remain habitable for tens of millions ICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS. Guarantees should be obtained from the dealer or manufacturer that the Portland cement furnished meets this standard. On adding water to the dry cement it becomes a soft, sticky paste, and will remain so for about one-half hour, after which it begins to harden or "set." To disturb the concrete after this initial set has started means a decided loss in strength, while to disturb it after the set is well under way means to destroy the cement. It should, therefore, be remembered that Portland cement concrete must be placed in position within 20 or 30 minutes from the time it is first wet. There are also several other minor considerations to be observed. First, the binding power of Portland cement is lessened by exposing the concrete to a hot sun during the first four or five days after it has been placed in position. Then, a green cement mixture, which can be easily frozen at a temperature below 32 degrees F., should be protected from such an exposure. Freezing does not materially affect the binding quality of good Portland cement, provided the concrete does not freeze until after placing and is not subjected to any load until after it has been thawed out and allowed to "set" in the usual way. It is safest to avoid mixing on days when the temperature is below the freezing point, that is, 32 degrees F. In no case should fresh manure be placed over very green concrete to protect it from freezing, because this will soil the surface of the concrete. when the jar has been filled with clear water to within an inch of the top, the lid should be fastened on and the jar shaken vigorously for 10 minutes. The jar should then be rested upright and the contents allowed to settle. The sand will settle in the bottom with the clay and the loam on top, and the water above them. If more than one-half inch of clay or loam shows, the sand should be rejected or washed. The difference in color and fineness shows clearly the line of division between the clay or loam and the sand. If the sand must be washed, the simplest way is to build a loose board platform from 10 to 15 feet long, with one end 12 inches higher than the other. On the lower end and on the sides an edge 2 inches by 6 inches should be nailed to hold the sand. The sand should be spread over the platform in a layer 3 or 4 inches thick and washed with a ¼-inch garden hose. The washing should be started at the high end and the water allowed to run through the sand and over the 2-inch by 6-inch piece at the bottom. A small quantity of clay or loam does not injure the sand, but any amount over 10 per cent should be washed out. Gravel The largest part of concrete is the gravel or crushed stone. This should be clean; that is, free from loam, clay or vegetable matter. The best results are obtained from a mixture of sizes graded from the smallest, which is retained on a ½-inch screen, to the larger ones that will pass a 1½-inch ring. For heavy foundation and abutment such delivery cannot be made, asks for judgment for $175.00 in cash. The purchase price of the property was $1675.00 and when the contract of sale was made, the sum of fifty dollars was paid by the purchaser and two notes given for the balance, neither of which have been paid. ALL MAY REST EASY WASHINGTON.—The earth will remain habitable for tens of millions of years. This is the opinion expressed by Prof. Thomas C. Chamberlin in a paper contained in the annual report of the Smithsonian Institution. Professor Chamberlin concedes, however, that the close approach of a celestial body to the sun probably would result in the disruption of the solar system and bring disaster to the earth. "The true era of humanity will have begun," he declared, "when moral purpose and research come to be the preeminent characteristics of our race by voluntary action and by the selective action of the survival of the fittest, and when these attributes join in an unflagging endeavor to compass the highest development and the greatest perpetuity of the race." Bailey Willis of the geological survey, in an article on "What is Terra Firma?" advances the theory that the foundation of all the continents is composed of solid rock which is self-crushed to a depth of about 120 kilometers, but rendered sufficiently rigid by pressure to maintain its form during prolonged geologic periods with but slight changes. 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