anaheim-gazette 1921-01-20

EDEN ENDORSES THE MARSHALL PLAN Favors Appropriation to Investigate Proposed Irrigation Scheme. State Senator Walter Eden of Orange county gave out a statement endorsing the proposed legislative appropriation to determine the feasibility of the Marshall plan to irrigate 12,000,000 acres of land in California. Senator Eden's statement followed a thorough study of the plan. In placing himself in favor of the state survey of the Marshall plan, Senator Eden said that the project offered to California the one big solution of its ever-increasing water problems and the project should receive serious consideration from all persons interested in the future welfare of the state. "I consider the Marshall plan worthy of consideration because it provides that the river waters of the north shall be diverted to feed every portion of the state instead of all flowing to the sea at one or two points. Another important feature of the plan is that we are assured that it does not endanger the water rights that we already have. "Should the Marshall plan become a reality, as I hope, it means great things for California. It will mean that many times as much would be utilized in California's great valleys as is utilized today; also that additional homes would be made for 3,000,000 or more people and land values would be increased by more than $6,000,000. To my way of thinking, that is something worth working for and I shall do everything in my power to suggestion might be that the South would never land itself to such a scheme of retaliation, but the answer to that is that if American interests should fail to combine for the common good, our industries could be gobbled piece-meal. If there is anything to the free trade contention that the nations of the earth will retaliate on the United States because we see fit to protect our industries from such foreign competition as will reduce us to mere chewers of wood and drew-of water, it can mean but one thing, namely, a foreign commercial combination for a trade war on the United States tacitly approved by our un-American free traders because of our insistence that American living standards be maintained at the highest possible plane. As Representative Green stated this is probably a "hoogey," but should any such combination come to pass American interests would have to combine to meet it and with a selling capacity of several billions of dollars in crude materials and foodstuffs we could undoubtedly induce the foreigners to think twice before attempting such tactics, especially in view of the fact that the protective principle is finding such universal approval among our competitors." FARM BUREAU TO INSTRUCT CONGRESSMAN Swing Will Meet Orange County Farmers February 3rd. Congressman Phil Swing of El Centro will meet Farm Bureau delegations from every center in Orange county at a mass meeting to be held February 3rd at La Habra. Through the efforts of the La Habra Farm Center, the congressman Should the Marshall plan become a reality, as I hope, it means great things for California. It will mean that many times as much would be utilized in California's great valleys as is utilized today; also that additional homes would be made for 3,000,000 or more people and land values would be increased by more than $6,000,000. To my way of thinking, that is something worth working for and I shall do everything in my power to bring about a complete investigation of the plan." Colonel Marshall, the originator of the plan, spent more than 25 years in obtaining the data, which is the basis of the plan he is now presenting to the state legislature for its careful consideration. It involved an expenditure of more than $1,000,000 in government funds. Colonel Marshall was for eleven years chief geographer of the United States Geological Survey. A FREE TRADE SPOOK "Retaliation is the bugaboo being shouted by many Democrats as they rally again to the standard of free trade and take up their fight against the Republican proposal to restore this nation to a protective basis" declares the Republican Publicity Association, through its president, Hom. Jonathan Bourne, Jr. "A witness testifying before the Ways and Means committee recently on behalf of the celluloid industry declared that the competition of the past had been chiefly from Germany, and that much of that competition will be of German origin in the future, but he also called attention to the fact that Japan had likewise highly developed her celluloid industry, and competition from that source was also making itself keenly felt in our domestic market. He commented on the fact that a large amount of camphor was needed by the celluloid industry and that Japan possessed a monopoly in this product through her control of the Forosan and Chinese supply. "After he had made this statement, Representative Rainey, Democrat, of Illinois, a dyed-in-the-wool free trader, giving notice of a fine of argument which is expected to characterize the debate of his kind against the protective policy, asked the witness if he was not afraid that if a protective rate were placed on celluloid which would regulate the Japanese imports, the Japanese would re-initiate its own war of survival." "After the had made this statement, Representative Rainey, Democrat, of Illinois, a dyed-in-the-wool free trader, giving notice of a line of argument which is expected to characterize the debate of his kind against the protective policy, asked the witness if he was not afraid that if a protective rate were placed on celluloid which would regulate the Japanese imports, the Japanese would retaliate by cutting off our supply of camphor, thus crippling, if not absolutely closing down the American industry. The witness did not appear to fear such a contingency, and Representative Green, Republican, of Iowa, interjected with the remark that this was a 'bogey' which was being conjured up by the Democrats. "It is a great pity that the witness did not reply to Mr. Rainey's question with the remark that retaliation was a game at which two could play if the time should ever come when Japan or any other country attempted to coerce us into free trade by the method suggested by Mr. Rainey. America united for war has never yet been obliged to surrender to superior force, and neither need America united for commerce need to fear such an eventuality." "The witness might have specified, for example, that if Japan tried to starve us out of camphor something might be done to regulate the supply of cotton going to Japan, a commodity for which Japan is chiefly dependent upon the United States and of which we sent to her 438,000,000 pounds worth $176,000,000, during the fiscal year 1920. Japan is the second largest purchaser of American cotton, and while she is attempting to develop a supply in China, the quality of that cotton makes it only for very coarse goods." "The free trader's reply to such a kets required to take out a federal license which would be revoked for crooked or inefficient dealing. The commission finds under present market systems many hindrances to the proper passage of perishable food from producer to consumer, which it believes could be eliminated with beneficial effect upon quality and price. It would have the handling of these goods surrounded with regulations and restrictions, including the recording of available supplies and the dating of storage products and provisions for auction marketing. The commission believes that the successful establishment of such markets is beyond the initiative of the dealers, and that state and municipal authorities lack adequate power to regulate effectively the handling of food supplies. While the market problem might be considered essentially a local matter, in these days few markets remain in any sense local. Since this is true, the entrance of the federal government into the matter might lead to such unification of systems and elimination of abuses as would benefit the great majority of consumers. The commission has studied the matter carefully, and it is hoped that the result of its investigation will be legislation to improve the market situation. IMPOSSIBLE "From now on," sternly said Squire Ramsbottom the well known jurist of Petunia, "I am going to conduct the business of this office strictly according to law and common sense." "But look here, Squire," returned Constable Sam T. Shackputter, "you can't run it two different ways at once. You've either got to conduct it according to law or to common sense, one or other, but not both. It can't be did." VERDICT WITHOUT EVIDENCE District Attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine of Los Angeles county, California, acts hastily and without sound reasoning in making a vicious and unwarranted assault upon Christian Scientists and other non-medical healers. Woolwine promises prosecutions on manlaughter charges for the parents of children who may die while under the care of non-medical practitioners, holding parents who fail to call physicians criminally negligent. The Los Angeles attorney is blustering and blundering in where angels fear to tread. Few parents sacrifice their children on the altars of narrow minded philosophy. The history of the world records indelibly the fact that the parent is the greatest and the nearest protector of the child. No parent, whether he believe in mental healing or in the use of medicine, will subject the child to unnecessary risks in its battle for life. Instinct teaches the parent to fight for its young, even though the struggle demand self-sacrifice. How elitly it is for an official to process greater love than this in behalf of the state. If the reasoning of Mr. Woolwine is sound and the state is justified in making an official investigation of child deaths occurring under non-medical healers, then is not the state in duty bound to take the same interest in deaths occurring under the school of medicine, for failure to resort to some other school in the effort to render all possible service to the child? While it is true that the preponderance of the American people place their faith in medicine and surgery; it is also true that there are many conspiracy in restraint of trade and the use of threats and force, is forbidden, as it should be. The case involved a construction of the provisions of the Clayton act, one of those statutes which Congress sometimes stoops to enact under durés and as a bid for the favor of some powerful factor of the electorate. The lower courts had held that by its provisions labor organizations were not accountable under the antitrust laws for their secondary boycott operations. It was pointed out that it was written in the law that "the labor of a human being is not an article or commodity of commerce," and that the act specifically restrained the courts from issuing injunctions against labor leaders in their industrial disputes. But the Supreme Court, by a vote of 6 to 3, reversed the lower courts and sets up a rule of equality which will stand as a monument of civil rights and which, though it may now be condemned by some labor leaders, will in the future come to be hailed as the authority which saved organized labor from destruction. Justice Pitney, in delivering the opinion of the court, said: There is nothing here to justify defendants or the organization they represent in using either threats or persuasion to bring about strikes or a session of work on the part of employees of the complainant's customers or prospective customers...and of thereby constraining complainant to yield the matter in dispute. The secondary boycott is a vicious weapon, and if permitted to be used unrestrainedly by unprincipled leaders might easily foment unlimited disorder, even to the point of industrial revolution. It is offensive to the unity and majesty of labor will be recognized by right, and not by force. This recent decision of the Supreme Court of the land will hasten, not retard, the new era. LEMON GROWERS HOPING FOR BETTER TIMES Looking Forward to Higher Tariff and Lower Freight Rates Declaring that the "lemon market is on its back, looking up," that it cost $4.82 per box to produce lemons and deliver them in Eastern markets in 1920 and that the most serious problem confronting the industry today is that of high freight rates, T. H. Powell, sales manager of the California Fruit Exchange, offered encouragement at the annual meeting of the Central Lemon Growers' association at Villa Park by predicting better conditions for this year. Possible lower freight rates, higher tariff, increased consumption and lowering costs of production he believes would show a greater profit to the growers than obtained in 1920. He recapitulated production, consumption and conditions of the past year. Among other things he showed that consumption is constantly on increase, and that today it nearly equals the production of American lemons. He declared that contributing causes to slow market conditions of the past few months, and of the present, was prohibition and the increase in the number and varieties of soft drinks. The cost per box for placing the fruit on board cars, he stated, had increased from $1.4 per box in 1913 to $3.23 in 1920 and that the cost of modifying and placing on NEW CAR RUMOR FALSE SAYS FORD Will Make No Change in Models This Winter. "We do not contemplate making any changes in our present car models," stated W. A. Ryan, general sales manager of the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, in denial of the many rumors circulating throughout the country to the effect that Ford intended to change the design of the present car. The statement was addressed to the Ford branches in the United States, and reads as follows: "Several branches have reported rumors in their territory to the effect that a change is contemplated the first of the year, even going so far as to say some of our assembly plants are already receiving shipments of new body material." "We have never considered it good business judgment to make any guarantee covering a definite period on matters of this nature, but you may advise your dealers that these alleged rumors are false, as yet do not contemplate any changes in our present car models." It was also pointed out that many present in using either threats or persuasion to bring about strikes or a session of work on the part of employees of the complainant's customers or prospective customers...and of thereby constraining complainant to yield the matter in dispute. The secondary boycott is a vicious weapon, and if permitted to be used unrestrained by unprincipled leaders might easily foment unlimited disorder, even to the point of industrial revolution. It is offensive to the American sense of fair play and justice. The Clayton act, as amended following the Supreme Court's decision in the Danbury Hatters' case, is not a credit to Congress, or to those who sponsored it. There are congressmen who voted for it who now would gladly have their record with respect to this measure erased from the rolls, because they realize they supported a measure which purported to give to one section of the American citizenship rights and privileges denied to others. Labor is coming into its own, but not through special privilege wrung from a complaisant Congress. A new day is dawning for those who toll, a day in which the wrongs they have endured will disappear and the dig- NOT GAS CONSERVATI The extremely rapid growth of Sounded the demand for gas fuel throughout the required in the Orange County District about 18 per cent greater than it was the munities in this district are showing applause and the problem of supplying this increased month, has become so acute that it necessary to appoint its representatives. The extremely rapid growth of Southern demand for gas fuel throughout the required in the Orange County District about 18 per cent greater than it was the munities in this district are showing app and the problem of supplying this increase month, has become so acute that the it necessary to appoint its representation gas throughout the Southern California stable service may be rendered. There is of the Gas Companies, and every effort in our gas supply is entirely dependent miles from the Coyote Hills' and Richfield weather, the demand for gas for heating both the pipe lines bringing gas to the c During the morning hours of 7:30 to 9:30 to 7:30 p.m. a tremendous burden is placed Owing to these conditions, in some cur, and in extreme cases on the end of may actually fail for a short period. However, be mitigated to a certain extent part of consumers in the use of appliances during the morning and evening hours can serve on the use of gas and discontinue as ovens, large heaters, furnaces and au ers and furnaces can be burned low and convenience. If this is not done difficult gas for cooking purposes. Full co-open and your neighbor, and result in much b RAILROAD COMMISSION CO H. L. MASSER of labor will be rectained, and not by force. so n of the Supreme and will hasten, not return. ERS HOPING FOR BETTER TIMES d to Higher Tariff Freight Rates at the "lemon market looking up," that it box to produce lemons in Eastern marthat the most serious thing in the industry lohigh freight rates, T. manager of the Calchange, offered enthe annual meeting Lemon Growers' assocPark by predicting for this year. freight rates, highused consumption and of production he benow a greater profit than obtained in 1920. Used production, conditions of the past other things he showed on is constantly on that today it nearly production of American that contributing causkest conditions of the tans, and of the presition and the increase and varieties of soft box for placing the cars, he stated, had $1.4 per box in 1913 and that the cost and placing on the then had to meet competition from foreign lemons at prices with which the California lemons could not compete. "No foreign lemons are in sight at this time," said Powell. "Whether this is due to a move on the part of importers to influence legislation on the tariff issue, I am not in position to state. However, the fact is that foreign lemons are not in the market now, and I anticipate a stiffening of the demand for the California product, with consequent increase in prices, in the immediate future." Notwithstanding that the lemon market and prices have not been what the costs of production justified during the past year, members of the Central Lemon association are in good spirits. The spirit evidenced at the meeting was an outstanding feature, the growers expressing confidence in the industry. POWDERED ORANGE Drs. J. P. Sedgwick and W. Sydney Bowers of the medical department of the University of Minnesota, who assisted in the recent discovery that important elements could be conserved in a dehydration process of orange juice, are in Los Angeles to confer with officials of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. Announcement was made folowing the first conference, that plans are already under way toward the commercializing of the product, which, it is claimed will be a life-saver to starving babies. In talking of the new process Dr. Sedgwick stated: "The newest discovered food principle, vitamins, abound in large quantities in the orange, and are im- GET THEIR CUP A large attendance and an excellent, though informal program marked the meeting of Fullerton post, American Legion, held in the post rooms over the Standard bank. A large delegation from Anaheim was present, bringing with them the silver loving cup won by Fullerton in the Armistice Day parade. E. E. Smith of Anaheim formally presented the local post, while E. J. Marks, of Fullerton responded with a speech of acceptance. A large cake bearing the colors of the legion was added attraction of the evening. The members vowed that it looked too good to cut so they raffled it off—the winner did the cutting. The cake was baked by Mrs. I. D. Jaynes of Buena Park. During the business session a committee was appointed to investigate stories coming out of Los Angeles depicting the sad plight of wounded service men in that city. Plans for a membership drive were also discussed to stage such a drive in the near future. A new player piano was also purchased. Announcement was made that the new pool table being purchased by Dr. William Wickett and Stanley Chapman for the post rooms will arrive within a few days. Following the business session a buffet lunch was served, in charge of Graham Roscoe. SECTION TWO WATER COMPANY A Corporation, Location of Principal Place of Business, Anaheim, California. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the stockholders of said Section Two Water Company, a corporation, held on the 3rd day of Jan- NOTICE CONSUMERS! SERVATION OF GAS A box for placing the cars, he stated, had $1.4 per box in 1913 and that the cost and placing on the increased from $2.32 to $4.82 in 1914. Branch operating interest on investment. Since 1913 lemon acrection constantly today 5,000,000 boxes needed to supply a noron of 4,000,000 boxes. Probable further introduction during the next years of from two and million boxes by new into bearing. And stimulation of cone point to absorb the He said the increased have to be created by that the exchange or less at a disadvantaged the demand and exchange advertising manager, who has been representing the growers in the conferences, it is likely that first steps toward placing the product on the market will be made under the direction of C. P. Wilson, research chemist at the exchange by-products plaint at Corona. Announcement was made fololwing the first conference, that plans are already under way toward the commercializing of the product, which, it is claimed will be a life-saver to starving babies. In talking of the new process Dr. Sedgwick stated: "The newest discovered food principle, vitamins, abound in large quantities in the orange, and are important factors in promoting growth in infants and both preventing and curing disease. This factor is present to an unusually large degree in the juice of the fruit, and its conservation even after the process of dehydration is now made possible." Through months of actual experimentation we have positively established the fact that it is possible to dehydrate orange juice to powder form and still retain all these valuable elements." According to Don Francisco, exchange advertising manager, who has been representing the growers in the conferences, it is likely that first steps toward placing the product on the market will be made under the direction of C. P. Wilson, research chemist at the exchange by-products plaint at Corona. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the stockholders of said Section Two Water Company, a corporation, held on the 3rd day of January, 1921, an assessment of twenty dollars ($20.00) per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately, in United States gold coin, to the secretary, at the office of the company, Anaheim, California, R. F. D. 3, Box 108. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 1st day of March, 1921, will be delinquent and advertised for sale, at public auction and unless payment is made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 19th day of March, 1921, to pay the delinquent assessments, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the Stockholders, in meeting assembled. BELLA J. WALKER, Secretary. Office at Anaheim, California, R. F. D. 3, Box 108. 1-6-4t. SERVATION OF GAS A rapid growth of Southern California has greatly increased fuel throughout this part of the State. The quantity in the County District and the surrounding territory is greater than it was the same time last year. Other conditions are showing approximately the same rate of growth, applying this increased quantity of gas during the winter so acute that the Railroad Commission has deemed it its representatives to supervise the distribution of southern California territory, in order that the best post-wintered. There is the fullest co-operation on the part and every effort is being made to improve conditions. This is entirely dependent upon natural gas brought many miles Hills' and Richfield oil fields. During times of cold for gas for heating purposes are extremely heavy, and burning gas to the consumers, are taxed to the utmost hours of 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and in the evening from 5:30 hours burden is placed upon all gas systems. In conditions, in some districts low gas pressure may occur on the end of low pressure lines, the gas supply is short period. These unfortunate conditions may lead to a certain extent by reasonable co-operation on the use of appliances. It is respectfully requested that evening hours on the colder days, that patrons continue and discontinue as much as possible, such appliances, furnaces and automatic water heaters. Most heat-burned low and run for a longer period with little in it not done difficulty may be experienced in obtaining uses. Full co-operation will safeguard both yourself and result in much better gas service. O COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Union League Building, Los Angeles.