anaheim-gazette 1915-12-23

A MERRY CHRISTMAS Orange Co. UNIVERSITY ORGANIZES CONTESTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL DEBATERS The high schools all over California are cooperating with the University in an important new movement in high school debating. Seventy-seven high schools will participate Jan. 7 in the second preliminary contests of the Interscholastic public speaking league of California, organized by the university extension division. IS THERE A HOLE IN THE U. 8. TREASURY Congress ought to find out whether Senator Smoot is telling the truth or whether Secretary McAdoo is telling the truth. The head of the treasury department says there is a balance of $120,000,000. The Utah Senator insists there is a balance of only $3,000,000, and that the more favorable showing presented by Mr. McAdoo is the result of juggling the books. Now On December 1st The high schools all over California are cooperating with the University in an important new movement in high school debating. Seventy-seven high schools will participate Jan. 7 in the second preliminary contests of the Interscholastic public speaking league of California, organized by the university extension division. The schools which stand highest January 7 will compete in semi-finals February 18. Two schools will be chosen in the finals, to be held later, to represent the northern and southern division of California, respectively, in a debate for the state championship on the Berkeley campus in May. It took 64 debates to decide the first preliminary contests, 256 high school students competing. Thus far province leads the Northern division and Redlands the Southern. The other institutions ranking highest in their respective contests are the Armijo high school of Silsun-Fairfield, the Lincoln Evening school in Berkeley, the Santa Cruz, Hughson, Coalinga, and Los Angeles high school, and the Citrus ion high school at Azusa. The subjects being debated this year, as part of the work of the University of California’s extension division in encouraging discussion of public questions in the high schools of the state, are state regulation of the public utilities of municipalities, woman suffrage, Philippine independence, a commission form of government for the state of California, an educational test for immigrants, a national progressive inheritance tax, the tariff, and government ownership of the telephone and telegraph. Bulletins on each of these topics have been published by the University containing a brief account of the history and present status of the question, and a list of numerous references to the best writings on the subject. Extemporaneous speaking is being encouraged also, by the extension division. Forty-four high schools have agreed to participate in such contests. February 4 contests will be held in eight different California towns, each school being represented by one speaker. The general subjects have announced, but the definite question will not be made known until 30 hours before the debate. In many respects these contests to develop skill in ex- IS THERE A HOLE IN THE U. S. TREASURY Congress ought to find out whether Senator Smoot is telling the truth or whether Secretary McAdoo is telling the truth. The head of the treasury department says there is a balance of $120,000,000. The Utah Senator insists there is a balance of only $3,000,000, and that the more favorable showing presented by Mr. McAdoo is the result of juggling the books. Now a thing like $117,000,000 may seem to the most opulent government on earth a mere trifle, but it represents about a dollar and twenty cents for every inhabitant. It is by no means a trifle for an already overburdened taxpayer. It is not a trifle when Mr. McAdoo is casting around to find new ways to extract more money from our pockets than was ever before paid out by Americans in a single year for government support. Whether there is really a treasury deficit covered up by a new style of bookkeeping, as Senator Smoot asserts, we know not, but we do know that there is nothing but extravagance at Washington. A party committed by tradition to economic practices has squandered more than any previous administration. This showing is all the worse, since it came during a period of the most drastic business depression witnessed for 20 years. Everybody had to economize except the Federal government, and it forged ahead in reckless waste as if the people had nothing to do but pay taxes to be pork-barreled by Congress. By all means let us know if there is or is not a hole in the United States Treasury. GERMANY'S TARIFF METHODS An interesting description of the last German tariff revision in 1903, has been contributed to the American Economist by Thomas F. Logan, who has exhaustively studied the methods employed. He removes many common errors. There is no permanent tariff commission, as many have supposed. The revision is general, occurring once every fourteen years. Outside the Radicals and the Socialists, German sentiment is overwhelmingly protectionistic. The preparation for the revision of 1903 began six years before, being conducted by the Treasury and Interior departments. A commission of 30 members were chosen, half being suggested by the German Agricultural Association, the Association of Chambers of Commerce and the Central Association of Manufacturers, and half named by the chancellor. Of the lat- Extemporaneous speaking is being encouraged, also, by the extension division. Forty-four high schools have agreed to participate in such contests. February 4 contests will be held in eight different California towns, each school being represented by one speaker. The general subjects have been announced, but the definite question will not be made known until 30 hours before the debate. In many respects these contests to develop skill in extemporaneous speaking resemble the famous Carnot debate, held each year by Stanford and the University, at which the speakers discuss, as individuals and not as teams, some problem from contemporary French public life, the prize for this California-Stanford debate being a gold medal offered by Baron de Coubertin of Paris. The case in superior court of Duke & O'Neill, real estate men of El Centro against E. E. Balcom of Fullerton was decided Friday in favor of Balcom. The plaintiffs alleged that they had made a sale of land at El Centro for Balcom. Balcom proved that the sale was made to a man with whom he was negotiating before he gave a contract to Doke & O'Neill, and showed that the sale did not come within his contract with them. Balcom was represented by Attorneys Head & Marks. A. O. Blom and daughter, Miss Mina, of Stockholm, Sweden, are visiting Mr. Blom's brother, A. G. Blom, on the Garden Grove road. The two brothers had not seen each other for 34 years until they met here. This is Mr. Blom's first visit in America, and he is charmed with Southern California. Mr. Blom is the largest iron and steel merchant in Sweden. He owns his own shops for the export of his errors. There is no permanent tariff commission, as many have supposed. The revision is general, occurring once every fourteen years. Outside the Radicals and the Socialists, German sentiment is overwhelmingly protectionist. The preparation for the revision of 1903 began six years before, being conducted by the Treasury and Interior departments. A commission of 30 members were chosen, half being suggested by the German Agricultural Association; the Association of Chambers of Commerce and the Central Association of Manufacturers, and half named by the chancellor. Of the latter fifteen, there were six representatives of the agrarian interests, five of the manufacturers and four of the wholesale trade. Nine had uncertain views on protection, but the other 21 were avowed protectionists. The various departments of the government furnished all data called for. Inquiries covering a wide range of subjects were sent out to 50,000 manufacturers, of whom 92 per cent responded. In addition to specific answers of questions, the manufacturers were asked for suggestions. Official experts wrestled with this data, on the basis of which a rough draft was made. This was examined and revised by committees and subcommittees and by government bureaus. After three years the proposed tariff was made public. After a few unimportant changes by the Federal Council, it was laid before the Reichstag. It took the latter body ten months to consider it. It was passed over the vehement opposition of the Left and approved by the kaiser December 25,1902. It took two years longer to conclude new commercial treaties. Then a year's notice was given outside world before the new tariff went into effect. Except for the war, Germany would now be engaged in getting another tariff ready before the expiration of the commercial treaties in 1917. The German method is possible only because of the preponderance of protection sentiment and the relative stability of the government. products. Miss Mina is an accomplished pianist, having studied under the best masters in Europe. That Henry Ford stands the worth of has been demonstrated before that it is no grasp the opportunity himself with negotiation peace. The plan of ship, loading it with people and creating ence for them to attend the well known Fording publicity. That ling a rather similar ter might be inferred in which the notable are falling to fall on accepting the invitation. Mr. Ford's method tacular and this instation. Where there is ever, is in the fact that he maneuvered so ably received more than any business in this idea of the peace the outlay of a neat already hear of a $ ing been signed. On scarcely make a dent ANAHEIM GAZETTE—THURSDAY, DEC, 23 CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY ge County Wine Com IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL GAS CONSUMERS On December 1st, 1915, the new III. J.C.Osher,D.D.S.,M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT— ORAL SURGERY—GLA88E8 FITTED Suite 1, Central Bldg. Anaheim Phone Sunset 337 Office Phones: Home 753-1 Bell Sunset 341-J. Res. 125 E. Broadway, Cor. Claudina Phones: Pac. 341-M; Home 753-2 Bells IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL GAS CONSUMERS On December 1st, 1915, the new Rules of the Railroad Commission of California governing the practices of gas companies throughout the State, go into effect. This Company intends to make every effort to comply with the Commission's Rules fully and without discrimination. We therefore publish below the important points which we shall observe. We particularly desire to impress our consumers with the idea that any inconvenience or annoyance which may result to them is due entirely to our desire to follow the Commission's Rules fully and without discrimination. We have copies of the complete rules on file in all our offices, and we shall be glad to show them to all who may inquire. I. After November 30th, 1915, we will require no deposit from an applicant for gas service: (1) Who owns the premises where he desires service. (2) Who furnishes a responsible guarantor for the payment of his bills. (3) Who can show that he has paid all his bills to any branch of the Southern Counties Gas Company promptly during the twelve months ending December 1st, 1915. II. Hereafter we will require a cash deposit from any applicant for service who does not comply with either of the three conditions in Paragraph I. The amount of this deposit shall be $2.50 from applicants for residence or domestic service. From other than applicants for domestic service, the deposit shall be twice the average estimated periodic bill. We will pay interest at 6 per cent a year on all guarantee deposits held for twelve months or longer. III. Beginning December 1st, 1915, we will upon surrender of the proper receipt, return meter deposits in full to all consumers who qualify under Paragraph 1 hereof, and who have paid all indebtedness to the Company. From those consumers who do not own the premises, or do not furnish a guarantor or have not paid their gas bills promptly for twelve months, we will retain $2.50 of the deposit and issue a new receipt. IV. If any consumer fails to pay his bill on or before the 10th of the month, following that in which the gas was used, we shall send him a notice that unless he pays his bill within five days we will require a deposit to guarantee future bills. We shall at the same time serve notice that unless the bill is paid within five days or a deposit made within fifteen days the supply of gas will be discontinued. V. If a consumer disputes the correctness of a bill which we claim is correct, we will require him to deposit the amount of the disputed bill with the Railroad Commission. The Commission will investigate the facts of the disputed bill and their findings shall be binding upon both parties. If the deposit is not made within fifteen days from the date of our request, the supply of gas shall be discontinued. VI. If a consumer who has made a deposit fails to pay his gas bills on or before the 10th of the month, we shall apply whatever part of his deposit is necessary to the liquidation of the unpaid bill. If it is necessary to use the entire deposit for the liquidation of unpaid bills, we will require that the deposit be restored to its original amount within fifteen days or the supply of gas shall be discontinued. SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS CO. THE OPPORTUNIST? That Henry Ford thoroughly understands the worth of good advertising has been demonstrated so many times before that it is no surprise to see him grasp the opportunity of identifying himself with negotiations for world peace. The plan of fitting up a peace ship, loading it with representative people and creating a peace conference for them to attend is a stroke of the well known Ford genius for securing publicity. That others may be taking a rather similar view of the matter might be inferred from the manner in which the notables of the country are falling to fall over themselves in accepting the invitation to "go long." Mr. Ford's methods are always spectacular and this instance is no exception. Where there is a difference, however, is in the fact that where formerly he maneuvered so that he has probably received more "free advertising" than any business man in the world, this idea of the peace ship will entail the outlay of a neat little sum. We already hear of a $72,000 check having been signed. Of course that will scarcely make a dent in the Ford wal- and anyway the gigantic nature of the scheme is well worth the investment. Investment seems the proper term for the expenditure, considering Mr. Ford's past policy. The millionaire automobile manufacturer has ever preferred "front page" space to the regular advertising columns. However, the personal advertising Mr. Ford will get from standing at the helm of the peace ship, Oscar II, will be cheerfully and ungrudgingly given him if his mission adds any particle to the possibilities of an early peace. In that at least Mr. Ford has indeed struck a popular chord. The good ship Oscar II, though it may have the interests of peace only as a secondary mission, will nevertheless carry a cargo of good wishes from the American shore. OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENTS For the protection of California oil fields from damage and waste by infiltrating water and other causes, all operations at oil wells are required by law to be reported to the state mining bureau before work is commenced. The bureau has engineers, thoroughly familiar with practical oil operations, located in the various oil fields and their advice is at the disposal of all operators. Proposed work reported during the week ending Dec. 11, is as follows: Begin Drilling New Wells: Company, Field Wells. Coalinga Mohawk Co., Coaliga... 7 Stand, Oil Co., Los Hills... 47 Assc. Oil Co., McKittrick, 52, 53,1, 2, 3, 4, 24, 25. White Star Oil Co, Sespe... 15 Western Union Oil Co, Santa Maria 57 Test of Water Shut Off Assc. Oil Co, Midway... 43, 8, 42, Same, McKittrick... 7 Same Kern River... 9,6, 38 C. C. M. O. Co., Midway... 18 Cons. Mutual Oil Co, Midway... 6 Honolulu Cons. Oil Co, Midway... 2 Standard, W. Coyote... 6, 24 Santa Maria Oilfields, Cat Canyon... 1 Deepen or Redrill Present Wells Coalinga Mohawk Co., Coaliga... 4 Cal. Oilfields Ltd, Coaliga, 22, 8, 2, 44 Gen. Pet. Co., Midway... 19 Cal. Oilfields Ltd, Coaliga... 7 Inca Oil Co., Coaliga... 7 Union Oil Co., Midway... 6 Canadian Pacific Whittier... 12 Central Oil Co., Whittier... 2-C West. Union Oil Co, Santa Maria 52 Pinal Dome Oil Co, Santa Maria A-11 Expert plano tuning, F. W. Schmidt. HAPPY NEW YEAR Company D.D.S., M.D. AND SURGEON AND THROAT— ERY—GLASSES TED dg. Anaheim Sunset 337 Home 753-1 Bell 341-J. way, Cor. 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