anaheim-gazette 1913-05-22

RATE FOR GAS AND WATER FIXED BY COMMISSION CITY OF ORANGE GRANTED A LOWER SCHEDULE THAN THAT HITHERTO IN EFFECT EFFORT OF WATTS IRRIGATING COMPANY TO RAISE RATES GETS A TURNDOWN The Railroad Commission has rendered a decision fixing the gas rate for the Southern Counties Gas Company, in the City of Orange at $1.22 per thousand cubic feet. The City of Orange recently fixed the rate for gas within its limits at $1.15 per thousand cubic feet. Thereupon the Southern Counties Gas Company, which is serving Orange, applied to the courts against the rate. While the suit was pending, the City of Orange transferred the control over its utilities to the Railroad Commission. Immediately thereafter the Southern Counties Gas Company brought an action against the City of Orange, protesting against the rate of $1.15. The commission now fixes the rate at $1.22 per thousand cubic feet. It found that the rate of $1.15 was unreasonably low, in view of all the circumstances involved. The Railroad Commission has rendered a decision fixing the rates to be charged for water by the Conservative said in this regard: "'Before leaving this subject, however, I think it well to say that contracts entered into in good faith between public utilities and their patrons that are not forced or compelled in any way, and are based upon adequate consideration should be adopted so far as is consistent with adequate regulation as the basis for the rates for the service performed by a public utility for its patrons.'" "The commission is being flooded with applications on the part of the land and water companies to repudiate the contracts entered into by such companies with their consumers when it is found that the contracts do not operate advantageously to the utility. But we have cases before us where the utilities just as strenuously urge that such contracts be kept in effect when it happens that they are favorable to the utility. "With this attitude on the part of the utility I have very little patience, and I would have no more patience with the attitude of the consumers when they voluntarily and freely enter into contracts if such consumers should seek to get rid of them, and it is only when the public interest demands it or the contracts are manifestly unfair that I think this commission should exercise its authority to substitute some other rate for the rate set up in such contracts. The man of ordinary business honestly tries to carry out his contracts, even when he finds that they are disadvantageous to him just as he expects those contracting with him to recognize their own obligations. "Nothing has been brought to my attention in this case which leads me to believe that either of the two conditions set out above which will be held...' IN AND ABOUT Judgment Against Motor Judgment has been filed of the Micheline Tire Co., Anaheim Motor Co., for Halt Freight Rate Advance. The Interstate Commission today suspended 18 the proposed Southvance in rates on car ranges from Folsom to Bright present rates to be used of other rates from make through rates points. Back Stamping of Letters As an emergency measure conditions in first and postoffices where the demoralized by the eight-hour law among carrier兵, Postmaster leson has directed that notice the back stamp will be discontinued after special delivery is the most important yet been taken by remedy confusion and mail service. Dinero in County Treasurer There is more money treasury at present than the history of the countyditor Lester, District and Chairman of the visors Talbert countedthe county treasury found the sum of $1,089,121.10 The Railroad Commission has rendered a decision fixing the rates to be charged for water by the Conservative Realty Company which serves a territory adjoining the City of Watts, in Los Angeles county. The commission establishes a rate of 15 cents per thousand gallons, with a minimum charge of $1.00 per month to a consumer. In so doing the commission took occasion to criticise severely the methods of the corporation. It appears that the corporation had contracted to serve customers at a $1.00 monthly minimum rate and a general meter rate of 15 cents per thousand gallons. The company later applied to the Railroad Commission endeavoring to free itself from these contracts and to put into effect a minimum rate of $1.25 per month. In reaching its conclusion the commission has this to say of the methods of water companies which endeavor to escape the obligations they assume: "We have already expressed our opinion with reference to the effect of contracts made by a public utility with its patrons in Application No. 118, and while there is no doubt that as against the commission's power to fix rates the contracts involved in this case would have no effect, yet such contracts when voluntarily entered into may be taken by the commission as the measure of the rate to be fixed, and as an admission on the part of the company that such rate is fair to take. In Application No. 118, the commission "How Did the Little Bird Know that" The attention we give every purchase, no matter how small or large, makes our store worth more to you! FLY TRAPS TO ABATE GREAT NUISANCE Pest Should Be Destroyed Before Coming Warm Summer Weather "Get out your fly traps and trap the fly. Do it now." This is the slogan, Dr. Charles Lincoln Edwards, head of the fly campaign committee, of U. S. C., announced in Los Angeles this week. "Let everybody get busy before the flies increase and swarm in millions upon us in the summer months," he urges. The fly, he says, is more deadly than the snake. "It is a pernicious disease carrier. It is the enemy of man and man should be a natural and persistent enemy of the pest. "The best way to get rid of the fly pest," says Professor Edwards, who is head of the nature study work in the Los Angeles schools and professor at the U. S. C. Medical School, "is by the fly trap. Fly paper is only a second-class palliative. Other remedies are only temporary. To 'swat' the fly is not the ideal way because flies are scattered all over the house. "By getting a fly trap, or making one—for they can be made at home—the pest can be caught by the thousands with no outside work, as 'swatting' requires. "Children in the Los Angeles schools should exercise its authority to substitute some other rate for the rate set up in such contracts. The man of ordinary business honestly tries to carry out his contracts, even when he finds that they are disadvantageous to him just as he expects those contracting with him to recognize their own obligations. "Nothing has been brought to my attention in this case which leads me to believe that either of the two conditions set out above which will be held by this commission as justification for substituting a new rate for a rate set out in a contract exists with reference to the applicant, and I recommend that the applicant be required to furnish water to its consumers under the jurisdiction of this commission at 15 cents per thousand gallons, if the service be metered, with a minimum charge of $1.00 per month per consumer. In prescribing this rate I have adopted the highest minimum charge set out in the contract and the charge agreed upon per thousand gallons if the water is metered." Strengthening Pacific Uncle Sam purposes his defenses on the borne out by the fast movement of troops in the east began Monday hundred and fifty and Fort Slocum started from Jersey City at San Francisco, where transferred to Honolulu consist of the Fourth. The orders for the military received at Fort Slocum department several days have been lively since then getting more apartures. All the fully equipped. The transportation for traveling to the railroad on den and unexpected." Jap Buys Ten Acres With the anti-alien light, every change was concerned change of ownership was made known this was recorded an agreed 10 acres east of Anaconda C. Covert to Kuitsse $3,500. The agreement October 3, 1912. ATTENTION At your service:--Close attention, pure drugs, prompt delivery Stationed in this Drug Fort, where accuracy is saluted by all, are Nyal’s Family Remedies that have been in the service of the public health for many years; and are still faithfully serving in times of need. FIGSEN---The home guard against liver and stomach disorders. 10c, 25c, and 50c packages. "It pleases us to please you." HEYING'S DRUG STORE "The sweetness of low prices seldom equals the bitterness of poor quality." IN AND ABOUT COUNTY Judgment Against Motor Co. Judgment has been given in favor of the Micheline Tire Co. against the Anaheim Motor Co. for $675.90. Halt Freight Rate Advance The Interstate Commerce Commission today suspended until September 18 the proposed Southern Pacific advance in rates on carload lots of oranges from 50 cents to $1.30 per ton from Folsom to Brighton, Calif. The present rates to be used in a combination of other rates from Brighton to make through rates to interstate points. Back Stamping of Letters Will Cease As an emergency measure to relieve conditions in first and second class postoffices where the service has been demoralized by the application of the eight-hour law among clerks and letter carriers, Postmaster General Burleson has directed that until further notice the back stamping of letters will be discontinued except on registered and special delivery mail. This is the most important step that has yet been taken by Mr. Burleson to remedy confusion and congestion in the mail service. Dinero in County Treasury There is more money in the county treasury at present than ever before in the history of the county: County Auditor Lester, District Attorney West and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Talbert counted the money in the county treasury this week and found the sum of $1,086,675.18 as per the monthly statement filed with County Clerk Williams. The statement also shows that the amount that ought to be in the county treasury on the 14th day to be $1,089,121.10. The sum of $1, that arrangements will be made to carry on the work of the association at once. The fire was discovered about 10 o'clock in the evening, and it is believed that it was started by a tramp who was sleeping under the shed at the end of the building. The flames spread rapidly, and as no fire apparatus was available at once nothing could be done to check their progress. All the books of the association were saved, but the machinery and contents were lost. There was but $4,000 insurance on the building and contents. A large number of people in this city saw the conflagration and went to the scene of the fire, but could render no assistance as the building was totally gone. Covina After Experiment Station President N. D. Mussey of the Covina Valley Farmers' Club has just returned from a trip to Berkeley, where he interviewed Dean Hunt of the University of California, concerning the location of the citrus experiment station which Orange county will seek to locate here. Covina is very anxious to present to the state authorities the desirability of this valley as a place of location. Dean Hunt informed Mr. Mussey that the matter of location would be placed in the hands of a committee appointed by the board of regents of the college, and that this committee would consider all applications as made by the various communities desiring the experiment station. This committee would then make a tour of investigation and inspection. President Mussey and other prominent ranchers at Covina believe that the Covina valley should make a concerted effort to get this station. The Farmers' Club will probably call a mass meeting during the coming week, in which the members of the Covina Sam, John Bull and Britannia, garbed in regulation costume, will ride on gaily decorated floats, followed by a real, live British lion, in a float and cage of his own. It is expected that 25,000 Britishers, coming from every city in the southern part of the state, will view this pageant, for which numerous other beautiful features are being arranged. Following the parade there will be a gathering in the Long Beach auditorium where addresses will be delivered and old English, Scotch and Irish airs will be sung and played. Then come the sports, athletic and aquatic, for which numerous handsome prizes will be awarded. Many events have been arranged for men, women and children. A feature of the program will be the married women's race and another will be a family relay race. Special cars will be run on all electric lines to handle the crowds and special rates will be in effect. C. R. Hannah was in town this week from his ranch on the Santa Ana road, where he is disposing of 500,000 pepper plants, selling them in any quantity. Mrs. T. H. Hopkins and daughter visited in San Diego last week. Back East Excursions ON SALE May 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 30, 31. June 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28. Dinero in County Treasury There is more money in the county treasury at present than ever before in the history of the county: County Auditor Lester, District Attorney West and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Talbert counted the money in the county treasury this week and found the sum of $1,086,675.18 as per the monthly statement filed with County Clerk Williams. The statement also shows that the amount that ought to be in the county treasury on the 14th day to be $1,089,131.10. The sum of $1,047,308.69 is county money and the sum of $41,822.41 is trust fund money. Must Pay Funeral Bills Justice Cox this week gave judgment in favor of Mills & Winbigler against F. M. Gilbert for $80 and costs. The plaintiffs sued Gilbert and his son, W. W. Gilbert, for the funeral expenses of the late George W. Fusen, for which, the evidence showed, they had assumed responsibility. W. W. Gilbert allowed judgment to go against him by default. Fusen, who was a county charge at the time of his death, had deeded to young Gilbert a house and lot on condition that he look after Fusen until his death and see that he had decent burial. F. M. Gilbert was made a party by reason of the fact that he went to the undertaking establishment and apparently assumed responsibility with his son in the matter. Strengthening Pacific Defenses Uncle Sam purposes to strengthen his defenses on the Pacific. This is borne out by the fact that the first movement of troops to the coast from the east began Monday morning. Two hundred and fifty artillerymen from Fort Slocum started on a special train from Jersey City at 11:05 o'clock for San Francisco, where they will be transferred to Honolulu. The troops consist of the Fourth artillery corps. The orders for the movement were received at Fort Slocum from the war department several days ago and there have been lively times at the fort since then getting ready for the departures. All the artillerymen go fully equipped. The orders for special transportation for the troops, according to the railroad officials, are "sudden and unexpected." Jap Buys Ten Acres of Land With the anti-alien bill in the limelight, every change in which a Japanese is concerned creates interest. A change of ownership of that nature was made known this week when there was recorded an agreement of sale of 10 acres east of Anaheim by Cornellius C. Covert to Kuitsclchi Shiotau for $3,500. The agreement was signed on October 3, 1912. By its terms $900 Jap Buys Ten Acres of Land With the anti-alien bill in the light, every change in which a Japanese is concerned creates interest. A change of ownership of that nature was made known this week when there was recorded an agreement of sale of 10 acres east of Anaheim by Cornellius C. Covert to Kuitscichi Shiotai for $3,500. The agreement was signed on October 3, 1912. By its terms $900 was to be paid at once, $100 in thirty days, $500 on March 2, 1913, $1,500 on September, 1913, and $500 in March, 1914. Five shares of water stock of the Anaheim Union Water Company go with the land. In this county no great amount of land is owned by Japanese. In the lowlands the Japanese have many farms under lease for growing celery. Several ranches at El Modena are under lease for strawberry growing. Packing House at Fulletron Destroyed A large packing house at Fullerton, just east of Benchley's packing house, was totally destroyed by fire Thursday night, involving a loss of between $18,000 and $20,000. The packing house was one of the largest in that section, and its destruction at this time will prove a serious matter with growers, although it is understood Each year 45,000 little babies under 2 years of age die of summer complaint. The house fly is chiefly responsible for the spread of these and other diseases like consumption, pneumonia, spinal meningitis and those caused by many parasites." The following rules, if observed, will aid in the extermination of the fly: 1—Clean up all filth. 2—Screen the stable and manure pit. 3—Secure, or make, fly traps and place them throughout the house and outside. 4—Keep your yards clean. A Lady Came In with a tract and touched me for a nickel to help clothe the Fiji Islanders. Before she went out, she said: "Do you believe that God made little red apples?" "Yessum, and big ones, too." Then she said she was going to build a new garage and I said, "That's right enough but where do the Fijis get off?" and would you believe it—she went off mad! Well, come in and touch us for any good stuff you need in our line, especially if you're going to build of cement. We are "it" on good cement and you know where you're going to get off if you buy of boss. BILLY, THE BOOSTER, with GIBBS LUMBER WE HAVE IT J. M. Asbestos Roofing THE WHITE FIRE-PROOF ROOF In San Diego beer, we are producing a brand that is unexcelled, even by the most widely advertised brands manufactured in Europe or America. It is as near perfect as human agency can produce, and we believe justly popular. All Anaheim wholesale dealers sell it in bottles and Germania Hall saloon sells it from the wood. San Diego Consolidated Brewing Co. J. H. ZITT, Pres't. Fifteen Hundred Thousand Clean Kitchens Like this, 1,500,000 homes are equipped with the New Perfection WITH BLUE PLATE Oil Cook-stove and wherever there is a NEW PERFECTION you find a clean kitchen and a contented housewife. She has no coal or wood to lug; no soot or ashes to dirty up the house. For Best Results We Recommend PEARL or EOCENE Sold in bulk and cases OIL The NEW PERFECTION burns oil, the cleanest, most economical fuel. It gives any desired heat; cooks anything cookable. If you want light work and a clean kitchen ask your dealer for a New Perfection Cook Stove. STANDARD OIL COMPANY CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO WHERE BIG RED APPLES GROW Yucaipa Valley Big returns are being made from Yucaipa Apple Lands. 3,000 acres of young trees are now flourishing here and hundreds of acres more will be planted at once. One of the largest consignments of nursery stock ever shipped (60,000 trees) was delivered in the Yucaipa Valley for this season's planting. No heavy winds, sufficient frost, ideal climatic conditions. AMPLE water at low rates, rich, deep soil, soft and easily worked, and the same for twenty feet down, are only a few of the many features which make Yucaipa Valley Apple Lands the best from all standpoints of any in California. $285 AN ACRE Apples pay bigger returns than any other crops—water, soil, and climate in a combination hard to find in California, are essential and we have them all. AN UNLIMITED MARKET Los Angeles alone consumes seven times the apples raised in all California and pays highest prices. The Salt Lake Railroad alone shipped 300 cars into Los Angeles in one month. You can make big money at Yucaipa—investigate today. FREE BOOKLET Send now for our free booklet—call, phone, or write and ask any questions or request any information you desire. Redlands & Yucaipa Land Company Elliott-Bushard Realty Co. SALES AGENTS ANAHEIM, CAL. Send now for our free booklet—call, phone, or write and ask any questions or request any information you desire. Redlands & Yucaipa Land Company Elliott-Bushard Realty Co. SALES AGENTS ANAHEIM, CAL. Cook and Heat with Gas THE Southern Counties Gas Co. has a complete line of Ranges, Water Heaters, and Gas Heaters. Come in our office at 111 North Los Angeles St., and we will take pleasure in showing you the latest creations in all gas appliances; if not convenient to call, phone us and we will be glad to give you estimate on anything in our line. :: :: Sunset 166 PHONE Home 614 Southern Counties Gas Co. GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. SEE US FOR Lumber, Cement, Plaster, Mill-work, Roofing Paper, Etc. South Los Angeles Street Both Phones HENRY M. ADAMS, Manager