anaheim-gazette 1925-02-05

FAILED TO HALT REDUCED EXPRESS RATES Court Holds That Order Must Take Effect March 1 President Harley W. Brundige of Railroad Commission today was advised of a further victory for the commission in the national express rates case, in a telegram from Washington advising him that the federal court of the Third division, after a hearing, conducted by Judges Sanborn, Booth and Pollock at St. Louis, Mo., January 19, had denied a temporary injunction against the going into effect of reduced interstate express rates March 1, 1925. The effort to prevent the going into effect of these reduced express rates, which are largely due to the action of the California Railroad Commission, was made by the rail carriers of the West and Southwest over whose lines the American Railway Express operates. The carriers filed a bill in equity to enjoin the American Railway Express Company from putting into effect March 1, 1925, certain reduced express rates ordered published by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The proposed rates reduce the company's gross revenue by about 10 per cent, or approximately $40,000,000 per year. This proceeding has been pending before the Interstate Commerce Commission for almost three years and is the outgrowth of efforts to adjust the war-time express rates. A number of increases were ordered by the federal authorities during the war. Subsequent to the return of the utility to private control, the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 12½ per cent raise, in August, 1920, which increase was also put into effect in California by authority of the California Railroad Commission. The average valuation per car is given as $845. Now comes the situation in California, where the average tax rate per $100 is from $1.90 to $2.02 for general city and county purposes. in the near future to justify the running of a solid train each day, thus greatly adding to the possibilities of the farmer, dairyman and poultryman along that line, and affording Los Angeles and the other districts depending upon an outside food supply a dependable source for such supplies. AUTOMOBILE TAXES What does the average motorist in Southern California pay in taxes? How do these taxes compare with his assessments on other property and real estate? Is the motor vehicle owner getting off easy, or is he being stung? These are some of the questions that are being asked since announcement that a bill has been introduced in the state legislature providing additional taxes on motor vehicles for road building purposes. The general opposition to the gasoline tax that has developed throughout the southern part of the state has lead to a great many statements being made in effect that the motorist of California is taxed less than any other state in the Union. This broad general statement is pleasing enough if accepted without argument, but the motorist who takes the trouble to analyze the situation may find the pleasantry hard to believe. According to figures furnished by the engineering department of the Automobile Club of Southern California, the 17,000,000 motor vehicle owners in the United States paid taxes in 1924 of $555,000,000. Reducing this to individuals, it is found that the average tax per vehicle was $32.65. The average valuation per car is given as $845. Now comes the situation in California, where the average tax rate per $100 is from $1.90 to $2.02 for general city and county purposes. and obtain new registration. Plates may also date at any California State election, Automobile California, West Club and the Ortega Association; the applicant will Applicants will the pink and white division will tificate alone if white is not avail present only they not be given place the division can. In other words better for the both certificates. The fee for order is $3.00. Motor w mercial purpose same fee as last certificate will re The division to comply with it is not necessary; the branch office applications by man To make applicableplicant should p certificates in all them to Sacramento not be sent drafts or certificable. The applaint that his presents his certificates. HARBOR Importance of development has to attention by Newport Beach ING before the Interstate Commerce Commission for almost three years and is the outgrowth of efforts to adjust the war-time express rates. A number of increases were ordered by the federal authorities during the war. Subsequent to the return of the utility to private control, the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 12½ per cent raise, in August, 1920, which increase was also put into effect in California by authority of the California Railroad Commission. The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a second increase on September 27, 1920, amounting to 13½ per cent, which increase was not authorized by the California Railroad Commission and has never been made effective in this state. When the readjustments become effective in March, 1925, further substantial reductions in interstate rates will be brought about, while the interstate rates will remain practically the same, with the exception of minor adjustments. By refusing the 13½ per cent increase in September, 1920, shippers within the state of California have been saved $1,000,000 per year since that date. Throughout all of these proceedings the California Railroad Commission has been very active and has borne a substantial part of the expense in continuing the fight for the reductions in rates, having sent its attorney and assistant rate expert to Washington on three different occasions. Attorney Hugh Gordon is now in the East, employed as special counsel for the state commission, and will, no doubt, continue to participate in the proceedings until they are finally settled. SANTA FE IS AIDING MILK, BUTTER, EGG MOVE With more than 1,000,000 population in Los Angeles alone, and myriads of others arriving daily in California and settling in the state, the great problem of feeding this army of men, women and children is a matter that is receiving the closest study and consideration of the Santa Fe railroad. During the year 1924 the city of Los Angeles consumed 33,370,752 pounds of butter, of the staggering value of approximately $13,348,300. For the same period a total of 47,415,000 gallons of milk were required to supply the local demand, and added to these enormous figures were 1,500,000 cases of eggs 30 dozen to the case. According to figures furnished by the engineering department of the Automobile Club of Southern California, the 17,000,000 motor vehicle owners in the United States paid taxes in 1924 of $555,000,000. Reducing this to individuals, it is found that the average tax per vehicle was $32.65. The average valuation per car is given as $845. Now comes the situation in California where the average tax rate per $100 is from $1.90 to $2.02 for general city and county purposes, in addition to which special taxes are imposed, bringing the rate up to an average approximating $3.86. However, taxes are generally levied on a 50 per cent valuation or less. Comparing this with the general property valuation, the tax on automobiles would have to be at the rate of $7.72 per hundred to produce a return of $32.65 per vehicle, or practically double the tax rate on real estate. Regarding the proposed further taxation of motor vehicles in the state President W. L. Valentine of the Automobile Club of Southern California, in response to an inquiry, said: "We regard the motor vehicle as a means of transportation and regard this form of transportation as already amply, if not excessively, taxed. We so regard it because of the federal tax included in the purchase price, the personal property tax levied on it by counties and cities, the present registration fee and the present gasoline tax. "We are opposed to any increase in gasoline tax, weight tax, or any other tax for highway construction purposes. Seeing no need of increasing taxation at the present time for the purpose of maintenance and repair, we are also opposed to any increase in taxation on the motorist for these purposes." SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS Map tract No. 708 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. State aid was ordered granted to Mona Morago. State aid was ordered granted to Rustica Garcia. It was ordered that the county auditor transfer certain funds amounting to $7,398.69 from certain county lem of feeding this army of men, women and children is a matter that is receiving the closest study and consideration of the Santa Fe railroad. During the year 1924 the city of Los Angeles consumed 33,370,752 pounds of butter, of the staggering value of approximately $13,348,300. For the same period a total of 47, 415,000 gallons of milk were required to supply the local demand, and added to these enormous figures were 1,500, 000 cases of eggs, 30 dozen to the case, or 45,000,000 dozen. At prevailing prices this would represent a value of approximately $22,500,000. The San Joaquin valley supplies a large quantity of the milk, butter and poultry products consumed in Los Angeles and Southern California, and as the lands in that section of the state are settled up and given over to more diversified farming, the production is growing, while on the other hand the withdrawal of many thousands of acres of agricultural lands around Los Angeles during a single year to make room for industrial plants, suburban districts and subdivision projects, opens the way for still greater activities in producing milk, butter and eggs. These facts are set forth by H. P. Anewalt, general freight agent of the Santa Fe, who further announces that during the summer months fast refrigerator cars will be operated from the San Joaquin into Los Angeles, making it possible for the milk producers, dairymen and others supplying the big metropolitan markets to ship their products with quickest dispatch and insuring the perfect condition of the shipments upon arrival at destination. Mr. Anewalt stated that it was the hope of the Santa Fe to have enough of the milk, butter and egg shipments SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS Map tract No. 708 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. State aid was ordered granted to Mona Morago. State aid was ordered granted to Rustica Garcia. It was ordered that the county auditor transfer certain funds amounting to $7,398.69 from certain county funds, and that said amounts be deposited in the County Good Roads fund. Griffith Company, contractors, in the matter of Road District Improvement No. 32, were granted an extension of 60 days in which to complete their contract. A resolution was adopted in the matter of Road District Improvement No. 32, setting February 10, 1925, at 11 a.m. as time for final hearing. Map tract No. 387 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. The county auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $1,500 on the Advertising fund in favor of California Valencia Orange Show, Anaheim, Calif., to be used in advertising Orange county. A list of persons was selected by the board to serve as trial jurors for the year 1925, as required by the provisions of Sections 294, 205, 206 and 208 of the Code of Civil Procedure. GET YOUR LICENSES Motorists of California have been instructed in a bulletin issued by Will H. Marsh, chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles, that the annual license renewal period will open at Sacramento and at all branch offices on the morning of Monday, February 2. Applicants may appear in person and obtain new plates upon payment of the necessary fee and presentation of the certificates of ownership and registration. Plates may also be obtained after that date at any branch office of the California State Automobile Association, Automobile Club of Southern California, Westwood Automobile Club and the Orange County Automobile Association upon compliance by the applicant with departmental rules. Applicants will be asked to present the pink and white certificate, but the division will accept the pink certificate alone if it is legible and the white is not available. Those who present only the white certificate will not be given plates until such time as the division can verify the records. In other words, it will be much better for the applicant to present both certificates. The fee for ordinary passenger cars is $3.00. Motor vehicles used for commercial purposes will require the same fee as last year, but a weight certificate will not be necessary. The division urges every motorist to comply with the law at once. It is not necessary to appear at any of the branch offices in person, as applications by mail are being accepted. To make application by mail, the applicant should place his fee and the certificates in an envelope and send them to Sacramento. Currency should not be sent. Money orders, bank drafts or certified checks are acceptable. The applicant should be sure that his present address appears on his certificates. HARBOR NOTES Importance of highways in harbor development has been forebly brought to attention by the conference held at Newport Beach on Tuesday, January 17th. GOOD AS NEW Studebaker Special Top and Curtains Will make a bargain price PROBST, The Auto Painter 113-115 W. Adele St. Anaheim A Complete Line of Men's, Boys and Children's New Shoes Now on Display at the EAST SIDE SHOE STORE In Having Your Headlights Adjusted Official Headlight Adjusting Station AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC CO. 234 S. Los Angeles St. HARBOR NOTES Importance of highways in harbor development has been forecibly brought to attention by the conference held at Newport Beach on Tuesday, January 27, at the suggestion of General Lansing H. Beach, who is preparing a plan and layout for Newport bay as a harbor for Orange county. At this conference were present, in addition to General Beach, H. A. Lake, chairman, and R. J. McFadden, E. T. McFadden, James Irvine, Jr., F. L. Ainsworth, members of the Orange County Harbor Commission; Hon. N. E. Edwards, Louis Everding, S. V. Cortelyou, of the State Highway Commission; H. A. Lathrop and W. L. Raven of the Southern Pacific Company; Lew H. Wallace, former harbor commissioner, Supervisors Talbert, Schumacher and Jeffrey. Owing to an important call to the East, M. de Brabant of the Union Pacific system was unable to attend the conference. County Engineer McBride was also absent, he being in attendance at San Bernardino on legal matters. The conference was called to consider the alignment of a short section of the state highway north of the present county channel at Newport Bay, and it was agreed by all present that certain changes could be easily and economically made before the permanent pavement is put in place. After a discussion on the merits of the various suggested changes, the officials of the State Highway Commission offered to have a study made and a plan proposed in the near future. Due to anticipated heavy travel over the roads in the vicinity of the bay, it was decided that crossings must be avoided, if at all possible, and main lines of travel so placed that interference with business be reduced to a minimum. Following the inspection of the roads, the harbor commission held their regular meeting at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. General Beach stated he has made considerable progress on his report and same will be ready for submission to the harbor commission in two or three weeks. A STATE OFFICE Ross Turbine Engine ANAHEIM, CAL., 137 SO. L. TO THE PUBLIC:—So as to prevent any misunderstanding as Foundry Co., we deem it advisable to publish the true statement. To Whom It May Concern: Owing to the fact that there are so many people in Anaheim and vicinity who misconstrue the relations between the Ross Turbine Engine Company in the purchase of the Anaheim Foundry Machine Works, I take the liberty of publishing the following letter, which was addressed to the Industrial Committee of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, which committee the Ross Turbine Engine Company is in purchasing. January 27, at 4 p.m., and placed before said committee all facts pertaining to the relations between the Ross Turbine Engine Company and the Anaheim Metal Industries and their representative, John Q. Roscoe. We have done this in order to have the whole people in the community, in addition to the Chamber of Commerce, understand all facts pertaining to this matter, so that when the Ross Turbine Engine Company opens the plant here in Anaheim, it can expect the full co-operation of all the people in the community. In addition to the letter referred to above, I am inclosing a copy of the company's personnel, which is to have complete charge of the operation of the plant. You may have heard it said that every great institution is but the lengthened shadow of one man. Here is an enterprise where one man of exceptional ability has drawn around him others who would prove vital contributing factors to the success of any enterprise, however large. Specialization is the order of the age. Each man in the Ross Turbine Engine Co., Inc., is a distinct specialist in his line. He knows what he knows because he has studied it well—he has mastered it. The Ross personnel was built for the future of man-material that endures. All of the company's officers and directors are men of proven business acumen and sound judgment. They are successful. And success is contagious. They bring to the Ross organization a record of accomplishments. It is not too much to say that anything short of an overwhelming success for the Ross enterprise would be well nigh an impossibility. I am. Yours very truly, WILLIAM J. ROSS, President, Ross Turbine Engine Co., Inc. It was decided that crossings must be avoided, if at all possible, and main lines of travel so placed that interference with business be reduced to a minimum. Following the inspection of the roads, the harbor commission held their regular meeting at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. General Beach stated he has made considerable progress on his report and same will be ready for submission to the harbor commission in two or three weeks. In response to an urgent invitation extended by the board of directors of the Orange County Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Conrad Richter has agreed to serve on the board for the coming year. "Dr. Richter will be of great assistance in the work of that important organization," said Dr. C. C. Huston, the third time president. "Dr. Richter has had wide travel experience in the course of which he has visited a great many of the harbors of the world and his knowledge of harbor construction and development gained in this way will be put to useful service." The first regular meeting of the new board of directors of the harbor chamber was held a few days ago, and at that time the invitation to Dr. Richter was extended. The next meeting of the board of directors will be held on Thursday evening, February 12. In recognition of the valued service given by W. C. Spencer of Costa Mesa to the road committee of the Orange County Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the board of directors of that body elected Mr. Spencer as director at large and to serve as chairman of the road committee for 1925. It was Mr. Spencer who first di- Specialization is the order of the age. Each man in the Ross Turbine Engine Co., Inc., is a distinct specialist in his line. He knows what he knows because he has studied it well—he has mastered it. The Ross personnel was built for the future of man-material that endures. All of the company's officers and directors are men of proven business acumen and sound judgment. They are successful. And success is contagious. They bring to the Ross organization a record of accomplishments. It is not too much to say that anything short of an overwhelming success for the Ross enterprise would be well nigh an impossibility. I am. Yours very truly, WILLIAM J. ROSS, President, Ross Turbine Engine Co., Inc. PERSONNEL OF THE SHOP FORCE, ROSS TURBINE ENGINE COMPANY, INC. Are men that have been selected because of their known ability, irrespective of whether they have stock in the company or not. It is our plan that there will be no fat jobs given to anyone just because they own stock in the company. As a matter of fact, no one yet selected for the positions on the shop force holds any stock, nor has he been asked to purchase any, neither has anyone been approached with a promise of a fat job to induce him to invest. SUPERINTENDENT, WILLIAM HENKE Is a native American, born of German parents, in Philadelphia, in the year 1872. Is a practical and conservative, yet a progressive mechanical engineer. Has had a life-long experience in mechanics in general and is well versed in the latest shop methods. Has a pleasing personality, and is a good executive. His mechanical education has been acquired by actual experience with just enough technical education to make it most effective. His principle sources of knowledge and experience were in connection with such firms as the William S. Cramp Shipbuilding Co. of Philadelphia, ship builders who have built many of the United States warships and many large ocean liners. In this company Mr. Henke was employed in the hull engineers' department, in charge of the installation of scupper, sanitary and fire control fixtures and machinery. The M. P. Howlett Co. of Philadelphia, stevedores, oyster planters and operators of a fishing fleet. In this company, Mr. Henke held the position of chief engineer in charge of all mechanical equipment. Pennsylvania Iron Works Co. of Eddystone, Pa., builders of Globe Gasoline Engines and Ice Manufacturing machinery. In this company he was entrusted with the duties of foreman of the testing department and, on occasion, as traveling engineer. Southwark-Harris Diesel Engine Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., in charge of a force of men in the Mechanical Division of the Panama Canal, as an employee of the U.S. Government. This position was of such nature that Mr. Henke came into close contact with all the different departments and tradesmen of what is without a doubt the greatest repair plant in the world. This division was so complete that it could build or repair anything This Store Desires to Please You We will do everything possible to merit your business. We sell nothing we would not serve on our own table AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE EASTSIDE GROCERY 229 E. CENTER B. HARTFIELD JEWELER AND OPTICIAN 108 West Center St. Anaheim STATEMENT OFFICE OF Engine Company, Inc. M, CAL., 137 SO. LOS ANGELES ST. misunderstanding as to the position of our Company and the old Anaheim publish the true statements which follow: January 27, 1925. To the Industrial Committee, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Anaheim, Calif. Gentlemen: This is to explain the relations of the Ross Turbine Engine Company with the Foundry Company. The former firm has arranged to purchase the plant and some stock in the Anaheim Metal Industries and are to pay mostly in cash, over a three years' period and partly in stock in their own company. They have not purchased any of the concrete tile machines, patents or other assets relating to the tile machine business. The Ross Company has nothing to do with the liabilities of the old company, except that, if they go ahead, the proceeds of their purchase price will be paid into a trust for distribution to mortgagees and creditors, according to priority to secured claims and pro-rated to the unsecured. The old Anaheim stockholders and balance of claims of unsecured creditors are to be cared for by the company which is being organized to take over the tile making assets that have been created through the operations of the Anaheim Metal Industries. In addition, if Anahelm goes ahead with the ornamental lamp posts, both the Ross Company and the Anaheim Metal Company will have, not only business, but cash assets. This lamp post work, if it comes, and some $10,000 worth of tile machines, etc., I am planning to turn over to the Ross company if they go ahead. I am writing the foregoing in an endeavor to clarify the situation and am not urging the chamber to get behind the Ross company, as I feel that they will act on the merits of the proposition and for the best interest of all concerned. Yours very truly, JOHN Q. ROSCOE. ROSS TURBINE ENGINE CO., INC. William J. Ross, President. from a watch to a modern steamship and, of course, received and handled a greater variety of work than any other known repair plant. The experience gained in his six and one-half years in this position gives him an unusual insight into mechanical methods and practice. The superintendent has either already selected, or has available when needed, men for the different positions who are the very best men possible to obtain. These men were selected because of their special knowledge or skill, and no favoritism of any kind influenced the selections. Their ability to produce will be limited only by the capacity of the plant. The following men are ready to begin just as soon as we are ready for them: Mechanical Engineer and Draftsman Karl Leetman. He is a young man just a year from Germany, who has acquired his education and experience in his native country, and who is a valuable addition to the personnel of the force. Foundry Foreman has not yet been definitely decided upon, but we have available to us several men who are well qualified to handle the foundry in the best possible manner. Blackamith E. M. Ploessel. He is available to us whenever needed. This man resigned a position as foreman of the forge shop of the Panama Canal, a position he held for 12 years, and is capable of handling any kind of blacksmithing work he may be called on to do. He is also of German descent. Machine Shop Foreman. This position will be looked after, for the present, by the superintendent (Mr. Henkle) himself, until such time as we find it necessary to employ a man for that particular position. We have several good men available. Sheet Metal and Structural Iron, Mr. C. M. Klassen. He is a naturalized American from Holland, is a middle-aged man and knows the methods of his particular line very thoroughly, having held an executive position with the Union Pacific railroad. He is the man who has had actual charge of the construction of the motor railway cars that now pass through Anaheim. Other employees will be added as required, with preference given to residents of Anaheim, and to those willing to make Anahelm their home. ROSS TURBINE ENGINE CO., INC. William J. Ross, President.