anaheim-gazette 1924-10-16

VOLUME LV R.R. COMMISSION REVERSES ITS DECISION EDISON COMPANY'S 10 PER CENT INCREASE DISALLOWED AT REHEARING Arguments Advanced by Representatives of Southern California Cities Changes the Mind of Commissioner Whittlesey Which Gives the Protestants a Majority of One—Anaheim Consumers Will Save Considerable Money By the Decision. By a reversal of its former decision by the Railroad Commission, granting to the Southern California Edison Company an increase of 10 per cent in its rates, the consumers of electricity in Anaheim will save a considerable sum of money. A rehearing of the case was granted representatives of the Southern California cities and after hearing the arguments at Los Angeles two weeks ago the commission took the matter under advise- is not changed substantially from that shown in the original presentation. The majority decision points out that as the result of a rate proceeding for this company in 1920 a contingency reserve was established to absorb fluctuations in operating expenses accrued from variations. The decision states that for years the company, the railroad commission and the people have accepted the principle that rates should be fixed on the basis of average water power conditions. Variations in operating expenses during the last few years have been absorbed by the company through the medium of this contingency reserve. Had 1924 conditions not been so extreme, it is asserted there is no doubt the resulting expense would also have been absorbed by the company without asking relief, even though in doing the company somewhat more than exhausted the contingency reserve. The decision further states that it is realized that without an increase of rates the company will be unable to sell any bonds for approximately one year, but this is the result of mortgage revisions rather than market conditions. It is contended the denial of the application will not seriously affect the company's ability to proceed with necessary construction work. This being a year without prece- By a reversal of its former decision by the Railroad Commission, granting to the Southern California Edison Company an increase of 10 per cent in its rates, the consumers of electricity in Anaheim will save a considerable sum of money. A rehearing of the case was granted representatives of the Southern California cities and after hearing the arguments at Los Angeles two weeks ago the commission took the matter under advisement and rendered a decision Friday forbidding the increase. The order disallowing the increase was signed by Commissioners Saavey Shore and Whittlesey. Commissioners Brundige and Martin filed a dissenting opinion, holding that the facts brought out at the rehearing merely served to confirm the commission in its original action. The Edison Company made its original request for permission to raise power rates last June. Edison company records declared that because of the dry winter of 1923-24 and the consequent lowering of the streams the available supply of hydro-electric power was so seriously diminished that, with operating expenses correspondingly increased because of the necessity of meeting this shortage, adherence to the rates then in force would mean that the company would be unable to carry out development work already started. Los Angeles and other Southern California communities immediately entered the fight against the proposed increase. Farmers from Yucalpa and Antelope Valley, the San Joaquin Valley, Kings County and other country districts sent their representatives to testify before the commission that if higher power rates were added to the losses they were already suffering because of the shortage of water, they would be seriously damaged. The city of Los Angeles, as a large purchaser of Edison power, was interested in the situation. The original application of the Edison Company was for a 20 per cent increase in rates, to take effect August 1, and continue for eight or ten months into the spring or 1925. After a long hearing, Commissioners Brundige, Martin and Whittlesey voted in favor of a 10 per cent increase, with Commissioners Saavey and Edgerton Shore in opposition. Encouraged by the difference of opinion among the commission members, The decision further states that it is realized that without an increase of rates the company will be unable to sell any bonds for approximately one year, but this is the result of mortgage revisions rather than market conditions. It is contended the denial of the application will not seriously affect the company's ability to proceed with necessary construction work. This being a year without precedent in the records of hydro-electric companies in California, it may be said to be "one year in forty." Conditions produced by it, not being similar to those created by loss of business due to competition or decline of population served, and being a temporary condition. It will be unlikely to have any serious or lasting effect on the company's credit. It has on the other hand, produced unusual problems to the company's consumers, due to general economic depression and the curtailed use of electric power made necessary by the drought and the inability of the company to meet demands made upon it. The fixing of rates, therefore, upon average rather than special conditions is highly desirable, as it eliminates objectionable fluctuations in rates and distributes the burden over several years that otherwise would be concentrated in a single year. DIVORCE CASE FOLLOWED BY DAMAGE SUIT The case of Anna and Gottlieb Wensel, Anaheim couple, in which an Anaheim bank was named as a party to their divorce, developed a new angle last week with the filing of answers by Wensel and by B. D. Smiley, another defendant, in which charges of fraud were denied, and with the filing also of a damage suit against Mrs. Wensel by Julius and Helen Wensel her brother-in-law. In suing her husband for divorce recently Mrs. Wensel had injected a property dispute into the case alleging that her husband and Smiley had conspired to defraud her of her rights to community property of the Wensels. This property had been conveyed to Julius and Helen Wensel, after Mrs. Wensel had signed a property settlement renouncing her rights. Mrs. Wensel declared that she signed the settlement under the impression that it was a document protecting her interests instead of relinquishing them. At a recent meeting and Dawes club arrived for Tuesday 21, on the vacant California theater, Justice collector of revenues, and Hon. E.M. condido will be the occasion. At a recent meeting and Dawes club arrived for Tuesday 21, on the vacant California theater, Justice collector of revenues, and Hon. E.M. condido will be the occasion. At a recent meeting and Dawes club arrived for Tuesday 21, on the vacant California theater, Justice collector of revenues, and Hon. 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collile cfg found;s; collile cfg found;s; collile cfg found;s; collile cfg found;s; coll The original application of the Edison Company was for a 20 per cent increase in rates, to take effect August 1, and continue for eight or ten months into the spring of 1925. After a long hearing, Commissioners Brundige, Martin and Whittlesey voted in favor of a 10 per cent increase, with Commissioners Seavey and Edgerton Shore in opposition. Encouraged by the difference of opinion among the commission, members, Los Angeles, joined with twenty-six Southern California municipalities with farm districts in the valleys and with outlying sections in an effort to have the case re-opened. It was maintained by all these municipalities that no necessity existed for the increase in rates, and furthermore that the increase granted was unreasonable, even though a necessity existed. Commissioners Seavey and Shore arranged for a rehearing of the matter, held in Los Angeles. The hearing extended over several days, and a mass of testimony was presented to show that the increase was unnecessary. The decision just rendered is an outcome of that hearing. In denying the increase of rates to make up the five million dollar deficiency in earnings the majority decision states additional evidence was brought out at the rehearing indicating that there will be no more power available for distribution by the company than was expected at the time of the original hearing, and that this will increase the company's revenue to a correspondingly extent. Much of this energy, however, will come from expensive sources, resulting in an increase of operating expenses. It is stated the estimated result recently Mrs. Wensel had injected property dispute into the case alleging that her husband and Smiley had conspired to defraud her of her rights to community property of the Wensels. This property had been conveyed to Julius and Helen Wensel, after Mrs. Wensel had signed a property settlement renouncing her rights. Mrs. Wensel declared that she signed the settlement under the impression that it was a document protecting her interests instead of relinquishing them. According to the damage suit brought by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wensel against her, Mrs. Wensel apparently declined to yield possession of the property after discovering it had been conveyed to them. Their complaint charges that she entered the premises on three different occasions, twice breaking door locks and once tearing down "for rent" signs that had been displayed in the windows. On another occasion, they allege, she destroyed grape vines and ornamental shrubs valued at $500. They demand $3000 damages and also ask the court for an injunction to restrain her from again entering the premises. The property is located on North Helena street, near Laverne street, Anaheim. In bringing her divorce action several weeks ago, Mrs. Wensel made charges of a more or less sensational nature regarding the property transaction. The Wensels had purchased the property from Smiley and owned an equity in it, this accounting for Smileys connection with the conveyance to Julius and Nora Wensel. In her complaint, Mrs. Anna Wensel declared that her husband had induced her to sign the property settlement renouncing her rights by telling her that he was about to take a trip to Canada and that in the event he should meet with accidental death on AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 16, 1924 G.O.P. WORKERS ARRANGE FOR CAMPAIGN PLANS MADE FOR INTENSIVE DRIVE LASTING UNTIL ELECTION DAY First Rally Held at Fairyland Theater Last Night, With Flying Squadron in Charge.Judge Goodcel and Hon.E. M. Cranston to Speak at Open Air Meeting October 21.—David Jesserun Appointed Member of the State Central Committee. The Republican campaign in this city in the interest of Coolidge and Dawes has been launched and the first rally was held last night at the Fairyland theater, with the Flying Squadron of the Southern California Committee in charge. Belle McCord Roberts, Long Beach editor and Charles G. Johnson, state treasurer, were the chief speakers. Prior to the meeting at the Fairyland the Flying Squadron was entertained at a supper given by the Republican club at the Elks club. ing to Sheriff Jam Jernigan, sought revenge against the arrested men because of their alleged failure to pay "hush money" to Stigall. Here is the complete story as told by Sheriff Jernigan and Constable Jesse Ellott, who are holding Stigall on a bad check charge while they are investigating his connection, if any, with the shooting of Cox. "On September 8, an automatic pistol was stolen from an automobile in a Laguna garage. At 3 a.m. September 9, Cox was in a gum grove near the Laguna jail when a bullet fired from this pistol piercer his leather coat. The weapon was found, but the assailant escaped. The authorities withheld this story from the news papers while a quiet investigation was being made. "Cox suspected bootleggers had fired the shot, as he had been receiving warnings from persons opposed to his 'dry campaign.'" "Some liquor evidence which the constable had in his room pending the trial of some of his arrested bootleggers disappeared mysteriously." "Then on September 23 the officer was shot through the arm. Stigall told us that if we kept his name secret he would tell us about the shooting. He told us that he had been with Cox until 3 a.m. September 23, discussing the issuance of a number of bad checks which Stigall had cashed. "Stigall said that when he left Cox he noticed a man lurking in the shad- A.U.H.S. ALUMNI HOLD ANNUAL MEETING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, TO BE BIG DAY AT OUR CHIEF SEAT OF LEARNING Former Graduates of Various Ages, Expected to Attend the Meeting and Take Part in the Program.—Football game with Orange High, one of the Most Interesting Features of the Day—Girls' League in Charge of the Arrangements. There will be something doing at the high school on October 24. This is home coming day for all the members of the Alumni, and it is expected that a large percentage of the members of former graduating classes will be on hand. There is also to be a football game and although the most dangerous team in the county will be their antagonists it is confidently believed the home team will win. The annual football game with the AMERICAN LAND Wayne J. V. heim F With fullANCE with order, the Anaheim on their countr who had "curred at street, Fried illness of life full burial served with Martenet J. Huddle Fun and Lemon Loma Vista. When tha war againsted at Los Camp John for training to Supply France, ar part in tha in the Arr misstice pu was a merlthe Ameri Wayne V county, Ob 47 years o He lived i but came ago, living city in the interest of Coolidge and Dawes has been launched and the first rally was held last night at the Fairyland theater, with the Flying Squadron of the Southern California Committee in charge. Belle McCord Roberts, Long Beach editor and Charles G. Johnson, state treasurer, were the chief speakers. Prior to the meeting at the Fairyland the Flying Squadron was entertained at a supper given by the Republican club at the Elks club house. An open air meeting has also been arranged for Tuesday evening, October 21, on the vacant lot opposite the California theater, Judge Rex B. Goodel, collector of revenue of Los Angeles, and Hon. E. M. Cranston of Escondido will be the speakers on the occasion. At a recent meeting of the Coolidge and Dawes club arrangements were made for carrying on an intensive campaign. An executive committee was appointed to take charge of the campaign. This committee is composed of D. Jessurun, Earl Dutton, William Dawes, W. E. Alexander, Mrs. Nellie E. Terry, Mrs. C. W. Austin and Mrs. Hazel Del Louden. This committee will have full charge of the campaign and is expected to map our number of rallies for the national ticket. Mr. Jessurun, who is one of the most enthusiastic workers in the party in this county, has just been honored by appointment as a member of the Republican State Central Committee. Some days ago he received the following letter from Charles L. Newmiller, chairman of the state committee: "I take great pleasure in enclosing your 1924-26 certificate of membership in the Republican State Central Committee of California. "California is a Republican state. The prosperity and continued success of our agricultural, horticultural and industrial activities is indisolubly intertwined with the Republican policy of protection—protection against not only cheap foreign products, but poor living conditions and low wage scales. It is vital then, alike to our farmers, our workers and our manufacturers, that this state should give overwhelming support not only to our national nominees, Coolidge and Dawes, but to our entire Republican congressional delegation. "Please do me the kindness to write me at once as to the situation in your locality, and advise me as to activi contable had in his room pending the trial of some of his arrested bootleggers disappeared mysteriously. "Then on September 23 the officer was shot through the arm. Stigall told us that if we kept his name secret he would tell us about the shooting. He told us that he had been with Cox until 3 a.m. September 23, discussing the issuance of a number of bad checks which Stigall had cashed. "Stigall said that when he left Cox he noticed a man lurking in the shadows. Our informant went to his room then decided to shadow the man who meanwhile, he said, had followed the constable. "The stranger turned a corner and then Stigall said he heard a revolver shot, quickly followed by two others. He said he saw the stranger run down the street and head for the ocean. Unarmed. Stigall hurried back toward his rooming house, but as he reached an alley he said he plainly saw Forest Wilson pass under a light and into a hotel. "Stigal said Wilson told him he had taken a shot at a cop." "Our officers covered the same ground and learned that Stigal could not have seen these things from the position where he said he stood. After we informed him of this, he said he had told the story about Wilson because some of "Wilson's gang" had failed to keep their promise to pay him for getting the key to the stable's room so that liquor evidence could be stolen prior to a certain liquor trial. Stigall said he was to have received a bribe so that he could have made good the checks which he had issued. "Stigall then said Joe Prayther of Laguna had offered him $150 to keep still about the shooting of Cox. Stigall said he demanded $400 and compromised on $300, the amount needed to make good the bad checks. When Prayther, he claimed, failed to pay the amount, Stigall 'squealed' on him Prayther was taken into custody and was grilled in the sheriff's office. "When both Wilson and Prayther faced Stigall in this office Stigall could not repeat the stories, so Prayther was released. "Our investigation continued. We could not fasten liquor charges against any of the trio and we decided Wilson had been framed. "Now suspicion points at Stigall himself. "Stigall for some time had been an officer at Laguna There will be something doing at the high school on October 24. This is home coming day for all the members of the Alumni, and it is expected that a large percentage of the members of former graduating classes will be on hand. There is also to be a football game and although the most dangerous team in the county will be their antagonists it is confidently believed the home team will win. The annual football game with the Colonists' most formidable adversary Orange will be played in the afternoon on the home turf. After the game all Alumni are invited to remain and have a big feed in the cafeteria. Then after the feed all are asked to stay and see "The Hottentot" a four act comedy which will be given by the Alumni players. The proceeds from the play will go to the High School Scholarship fund and for the support of an orphan. These are very worthy causes and worthy of the support of all Alumni and their friends. J. A. Clayes, principal of the high school, is very eager to have all Alumni write to him to let him know if they can come. Following is a copy of a letter which was sent by the Girls' League to all Alumni of the high school whose addresses could be found A cordial invitation is given to all Alumni and their friends to make this a big affair and to perpetuate it for the years to come: Dear Alumnus: We know that you are interested in your High School Alma Mater and so are sending you this message for your consideration. The Girls' League of Anaheim Union High School is sponsoring a play which is being prepared by a group of alumni people for the joint benefit of the Alumni College Student Fund and the school orphan fund. This play is to be produced on the evening of October 24th at the high school auditorium, and on the same day the Anaheim Football Team will play the best football game of the season with Orange high on the Anaheim turf. A group of high school graduates are enthusiastic over planning to make this day a "Get-together Day" for all A. U. H. S. graduates and we are writing to all of you who can be reached in the hope of gaining your support for the affair and possibly your good suggestions for additional activities for the occasion. France, part in them in the Army mistice put was a member of America. Wayne V county, Obj 47 years old He lived in but came ago; living Luis Olise seventeen wife; Mrs. ters; Mrs. Bel Worth; Jille mother; M brother; W city; two of Elk City Castillo o of protection—protection against only cheap foreign products, but poor living conditions and low wage scales. It is vital then, alike to our farmers, our workers and our manufacturers, that this state should give overwhelming support not only to our national nominees, Coolidge and Dawes, but to our entire Republican congressional delegation. "Please do me the kindness to write me at once as to the situation in your locality, and advise me as to activities thus far undertaken by your Republican County Central Committee and indeed I would be grateful for any suggestion as to any prompt endeavor that will be of advantage to our cause. the trip the agreement would enable her to secure full title to their community property without necessity of filing a petition in court. She was unable to read or write English, she said, and was not aware of the true nature of the document. The Wensels were married at Winnipeg, Canada, in 1916 and separated at Anaheim last June 5. Mrs. Wensel charged cruelty in her divorce action. They have three daughters, aged 6, 5 and 4 respectively. AIR LAGUNA SHOOTINGS AND BOOTLEG PLOTS With the release from jail of Forest Wilson, charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to murder Constable Howard Cox of Laguna Beach, authorities disclosed startling information regarding two murder plots and unlawful activities of a ring of bootleggers in the beach city. Disclosures were made concerning asserted frame-ups against two persons who were arrested by stories told officials by Otis Stigall, who, accord- "When both Wilson and Prayther faced Stigall in this office Stigall could not repeat the stories, so Prayther was released. "Our investigation continued. We could not fasten liquor charges against any of the trio and we decided Wilson had been framed. "Now suspicion points at Stigall himself. "Stigall for some time had been anxious to become an officer at Laguna. He was known to have asked a number of persons if he would have a chance to be Constable if something should happen to Cox. "After Wilson was arrested he applied here for position as a deputy. We refused to deputize him. He said he needed to carry a gun for his own protection. We suggested that he ask Cox to deputize him. "He then told Cox that we had ordered that he be deputized. For two days he wore a badge and carried a revolver which he said Cox had given him. Cox denies having deputized Stigall. "Stigall then moved to Santa Ana and wrote a bad heck for $5 which he cashed at a restaurant there. He issued another check for $6 with which he purposed a pair of shoes and hat. "Fearing that he might be able to raise his $200 ball on the check charge and secure his release from jail here, Justice Landell, after conferring with the district attorney on the matter, noted the amount of Stigall's bail to $1500. The arrested man is to appear in justice court October 17 to answer the accusations of issuing fictitious checks. "Meanwhile the shooting mystery is being investigated from many different angles." Junior Forester McArdle of the Extension Station recently measured a sizable Douglas fir standing near Mineral, Washington, and found the diameter at breast to be 15 feet 4 inches. In spite of a broken top, the tree is about 225 feet high and over 100 feet to the first limb. Nearby fires six or seven feet through look like second growth in comparison. Mr. McArdle is wondering if he has found the record Douglas fir. Although vandals have burned a hole eight feet deep in the base of the tree, it still stands apparently as hale and hearty as it has been throughout its many centuries." AMERICAN LEGION BOYS LAY COMRADE TO REST Wayne J. Wortman Buried By Anaheim Post Monday Afternoon With full military honors in accordance with the burial service of the order, the American Legion boys of Anaheim on Monday afternoon, buried their comrade, Wayne J. Wortman, who had "gone west." His death occurred at his home, 539 Chestnut street, Friday at 2 o'clock, after an illness of little more than a week. The full burial service of the order was observed with Post Commander M. W. Martenet Jr. in charge both at the Huddle Funeral Parlors on Broadway and Lemon streets, and at the grave in Loma Vista cemetery. When the United States declared war against Germany Wortman enlisted at Los Angeles and was sent to Camp Johnston, Jacksonville, Florida, for training. He was finally assigned to Supply Co. No. 321 and sent to France, arriving there in time to take part in the St. Mihiel drive. He was in the Argonne sector when the artillice put an end to the war. He was a member of Anaheim post, also the American Legion drum corps. Wayne Wortman has born in Marion county, Ohio, January 15, 1877 and was 47 years old at the date of his death. He lived in Kansas a number of years but came to California twenty years ago, living in Los Angeles and San Diego and moving to Anaheim. BOND ELECTION WILL BE HELD SATURDAY SENTIMENT AGAINST MUNICIPAL PLANT SUFFICIENT TO DEFEAT PROPOSAL General Belief That Cost of Electricity to the Consumers Under Municipal Ownership of Plant Would Be Much Greater Than Under the Present System of Purchasing From An Established Corporation—Voters See No Necessity for Construction of a $240,000 Plant. No reasonable argument has yet been advanced in favor of the proposition to issue $240,000 in bonds for the construction of a municipal power plant, which will be decided by the people at their voting places Saturday, October 18. Municipal ownership of public utilities has proven a costly experiment in almost every instance where it has been tried and Anaheim abandoned it eight years ago because it was discovered after a thorough investigation that the cost France, arriving there in time to take part in the St. Mihiel drive. He was in the Argonne sector when the armistice put an end to the war. He was a member of Anaheim post, also the American Legion drum corps. Wayne Wortman has born in Marion county, Ohio, January 15, 1877 and was 47 years old at the date of his death. He lived in Kansas a number of years but came to California twenty years ago, living in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo and moving to Anaheim seventeen years ago. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Ina Wortman, two daughters, Mrs. Irene Willett and Miss Isabel Wortman, and a grandson, R. Willett, Jr., all of Hermosa Beach, his mother, Mrs. H. L. Wortman and a brother, W. E Wortman, both of this city; two sisters, Mrs. O. D. Wright of Elk City, Kansas and Mrs. E. J. Castillo of Independence, Kansas. WATER BOARD MEETING A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water company, was held Tuesday with Directors Hale, Tuffree; Miller, Annin, Rust and Hansen present at roll call. The finance committee's report was upon motion accepted and warrants ordered drawn in payment of the various demands therein recommended. Director Tuffree reported on the wells being drilled on the Reservoir and Shorb tract. President Miller of the Santa Ana River Development Company stated that he was calling a meeting of the stockholders of the Santa Ana River Development Company for Saturday, October 11 at two o'clock P.M. It was moved, seconded and carried that the secretary be granted two weeks vacation, he to select his own time for this. Upon motion Director Tuffree was granted a two months' leave of absence. Upon motion Superintendent was structured to cancel the order to have S. F. Catey test out the Yorba Reservoir well. The Superintendent instructed to install the Johnson pump from Well No. 3-E for making this test. Communication read from the California Mutual Water Companies Association requesting that (this company send to all of our individual stockholders a copy of the circular to be prepared by the California Mutual Water Association on the proposed state power and water act. Upon mo- No reasonable argument has yet been advanced in favor of the proposition to issue $240,000 in bonds for the construction of a municipal power plant, which will be decided by the people at their voting places Saturday, October 18. Municipal ownership of public utilities has proven a costly experiment in almost every instance where it has been tried and Anaheim abandoned it eight years ago because it was discovered after a thorough investigation that the cost of upkeep and repairs of a plant, enlargements to meet increasing demands and cost of operation would bring cost of power far in excess of the price which an established corporation would charge for it. One of the arguments advanced by advocates of the power bonds was that the Edison company was compelled to curtail its delivery to the customers because of the water shortage. That difficulty has already been overcome and in all probability it will never occur again. For the year ending December, 1924 Anaheim's power bill from the Southern California Edison Company for a total delivery of approximately 3,-500,000 KWH will amount to $36,500. To produce the same amount of power by a local steam plant would cost as follows: Bond interest and depreciation and repairs on $240.-000 steam plant ... $36,500 Cost of generation of 3,-600,000 KWHrs per year of fuel oil, lubrication, etc ... 28,000 Additional labor and supplies ... 6,000 Total Annual Costs ... $60,000 Why pay sixty thousand dollars for power supply when $36,500 will buy it from the utility company. At the present time Anaheim is buying its energy from the Southern California Edison Company at the average low rate of 1.04 cents per kilowatt hour, but continues to charge her lighting consumers both domestic and commercially a higher rate than is charged to a farmer living twenty-five miles from the nearest city and supplied by the Southern California Edison Company. The following table shows a comparison of the present cost of electricity to citizens in Anaheim with the cost it would have if served directly by the Southern California Edison Company. LIGHTING October 24th as and plan now to H. S. with your hearing a word to this matter. Mr. J. A. Clayes hands. Old A. U. H S GIRLS' LEAGUE. McArdle of the Ex-actly measured standing near Minneapolis found the diamonds 15 feet 4 inches on top, the tree is stand over 100 feet Nearby fires six or look like second son. Mr. McArdle was found the recorder vandals eight feet deep in it still stands appalled hearty as it has many centuries. PEOPLES' VERSUS GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP Customer's and people's ownership of public utilities is American and Democratic as against European propaganda of government ownership of railroads, power plants and all forms of state and federal socialism. A group of outstanding utility corporations have made customer and employe ownership a careful study. They are efficient breakwaters against the destructive tide of imported communism, that would foist on the country the expensive, inefficient, political jobbery federalization of industry. No one can believe in this communistic program after a careful investigation of its inherent defects. Under the touch of Americanism it might be gilded and plugged up and deodorized and with a dash of hypnotism the casual observer might be led to believe it good. But at heart it is still the same old political incompetent that will not change.