anaheim-gazette 1925-03-05

VALENCIA CROP EQUAL TO THAT OF LAST YEAR Dana King Predicts a Good Season for Growers Valencia orange growers in California will receive as much money for their 1925 crop as they received for the 1924 crop, in the opinion of Dana King, manager of the sales department of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, as expressed in an address at the annual meeting of growers of the McPherson Heights Association, held at the packing house at McPherson. The prediction was based on the possibility of oranges being larger the coming season than they were in 1924, when small sizes predominated, and on the smaller crop resulting from the damage done by frost and wind this year. Discussing marketing problems, the sales manager said that in the past five years production of Valencias had increased 80 per cent, the greater percentage of the gains being in Florida. He said 35 per cent of the planted acreage in Florida is yet to come into bearing. Pointing out that California Valencias come into competition with the Florida product at both ends of the California season, and that California growers must have $1 a box more to overcome the difference in cost of production as between California and Florida, King said that California would have to compete with the Florida fruit strictly from the quality standpoint. "California Valencias must be better in quality and must be packed in an attractive manner to bring the higher price necessary to justify production in this state," King stated. He also pointed out that the exchange was handicapped in its marbling, notably in the suppression of group at the ex- California Valencias must be better in quality and must be packed in an attractive manner to bring the higher price necessary to justify production in this state," King stated. He also pointed out that the exchange was handicapped in its marketing plans by reason of the fact that less than 70 per cent of the product of the state is handled by the exchange. He asserted that had the exchange controlled 95 per cent of the crop the last season, growers would have received at least 25c a box more than they did. Detailing methods employed in marketing, King stressed the importance of correct estimates of crops. THE BORDER SITUATION Congressman Swing is strongly of the opinion that the present 9 o'clock closing order for the Mexican border has justified itself and will be continued despite the protest of certain interests. One year ago this month our government put into effect the present hours for closing the line. This was the culmination of a vigorous and victorious fight waged by the women's clubs, churches and law enforcement officers, with the aid of many business men to protect American communities from the baneful and injurious consequences of the vice conditions which flourish along the Mexican side of the line. Recently the Calexico Chamber of Commerce started the whole discussion anew by petitioning the government to restore the old hours and to reopen the line until midnight on the ground that the present restrictions were hurting business. The Mexican resort owners also have been exceedingly active, exerting every possible influence to get the Washington authorities to withdraw the present order, since it has been conservatively estimated that the profits at Tijuana and Mexicall have been reduced since the order went into effect fully $250,000 per month. Petitions have been circulated and signed in both these border towns and appeals have been made to Washington through men who were supposed to have influence. Opposed to this effort has been arraigned on the same basis as those who were involved in the previous case. influence to get the Washington authorities to withdraw the present order, since it has been conservatively estimated that the profits at Tijuana and Mexicall have been reduced since the order went into effect fully $250,000 per month. Petitions have been circulated and signed in both these border towns and appeals have been made to Washington through men who were supposed to have influence. Opposed to this effort has been arraigned the same forces of decency that made the fight and won the closing order a year ago. Petitions, resolutions, letters, telegrams from public officials, women's clubs, churches, business and professional men have poured in on the treasury department protesting against any backward step. In the meantime the government has been quietly making an investigation of its own. Out of this investigation and out of the mass of evidence produced, pro and con, these facts stand out clear and undisputable: Public officials in both San Diego and Imperial counties are unanimous in favor of the present order, saying that it has materially reduced the number of crimes committed, and that there has been less drunkenness and fewer accidents on the highways. Welfare workers report improved moral and hygienic conditions along the border, especially with reference to juveniles. The bankers of Imperial valley, outside of Calexico, are unanimously of the opinion that the present order has kept many thousands of American dollars at home which would otherwise have been squandered in dissipation and vice across the line. One of the principal arguments advanced in asking to have the line reopened was that the present order had served its purpose and forced an improvement in conditions across the one Niagara in the world. At no other point has nature prepared all the dams, storage reservoirs (the great lakes) and a practically uniform flow of water the year round uninterrupted by seasonal changes. All man had to do was take advantage of the wonderful power opportunities ready made for his use, at a small expense compared to such development elsewhere. In a recent publication issued by the Smithsonian Institute, many controversial points relating to the radically different methods of rendering electric service to the public on both sides of the Niagara river receive lightening attention. Basic facts relating to rate making in the governmentally owned Ontario system are compared with the rate structures of the privately owned but governmentally regulated electric power systems of the United States. Samuel S. Wyer, associate in mineral technology, United States National Museum, under whose direction the pamphlet was prepared, says: "The Niagara river is more than a mere boundary between two friendly nations. It is a dividing line between two radically different methods of rendering electric service to the public. In Ontario the plants are owned by the government. In the United States the plants are owned privately but regulated by the government. These fundamentally distinct methods have a definite and far reaching effect on the economic structures of two nations. "The dominating fundamental principles of rate charging in the United States—approved by state regulating commissions—is to make each group of consumers self-sustaining and pay for the cost of service they are receiving. That is, not to carry one OUR THIRTIETH PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA BILLS PASS Congressmen Lineberger and Fredericks have wired Francis Cuttle, chairman of the Tri-counties Reforestation committee, to the effect that the bill authorizing an appropriation of $50,000 for the establishment of a forest experiment station in co-operation with California has passed the House and, as it had already passed the Senate, it now goes to the President for signature. Senator Shortridge also wires that the bill amending the Clarke-McNary act, to include growth on watersheds, has also passed the Senate and House and goes to the President for signature. Both of these measures are of great value to the people of California, particularly Southern California, and our senators and congressmen in Washington deserve the thanks of the people of California for their prompt and effective work in getting these important measures through during the short session of congress. Senator A. B. Johnson has introduced Senate bill No. 5 at Sacramento providing for an appropriation of $10,000 to be used in connection with the federal appropriation for the establishment of an experiment station. NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE To Whom It May Concern: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday, the 20th day of March, 1925, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the premises of West Bros., southwest corner South Los Angeles Street and Chestnut Street, in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public auction the following described personal property, to-wit: 1. One Ford Speedster, engine No. 1066172, license No. 991045; 2. One Ford Touring car, engine No. 346814, license No. 820218; group at the expense of some other group. This means that the short hour domestic consumer pays a higher rate than the longer hour and greater quantity using industrial consumer. "The Ontario method is diametrically opposite. Here the short hour domestic consumer is arbitrarily, and without regard to the cost of the situation, given a lower rate than the cost situation would warrant. The Ontario domestic consumers, therefore, are carried at the expense of other consumers. "The governmentally owned hydroelectric system supplying 79 per cent of the service in Ontario is not taxed. This exemption results in lowering cost of power to consumers. However, the gain to the consumer in lower rates is equaled by the loss to the taxpayers of the taxing districts in which the property is located. "The privately owned plants at Niagara Falls on the Canadian and United States sides in 1923, with an income of $7,121,928, paid taxes aggregating $1,392,000. For the entire United States, about 10 per cent of the dollar the public pays for electric service goes for taxes. "Dr. Wyer shows that the rates charged under the Ontario system will not provide for a sufficient sinking fund to ultimately retire the bonds at expiration dates and that therefore the money must ultimately come out of the province treasury (the tax payers) as the bonds are guaranteed by Ontario. "In the United States," says Dr. Wyer, "the plants must stand on their own feet" (under public regulation) "and there can be no demand on a public treasury." Herein lies the great difference between Socialism and private industry. Under the former one class of persons benefits at the expense of others. Under the latter, the person receiving the benefits pays as he goes. MUSIC INSTRUCTION By pedagogue of great experience, and concert pianist of international reputation. MR. KURT MUELLER Will be at the Anaheim Conservatory, 705 W. Center St., every Wednesday. To Whom It May Concern: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday, the 20th day of March, 1925, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the premises of West Bros., southwest corner South Los Angeles Street, and Chestnut Street, in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public auction the following described personal property, to-wit: 1. One Ford Speedster, engine No. 1066172, License No. 991045; 2. One Ford Touring car, engine No. 346814, License No. 820218; 3. Overland Touring car, engine No. 2797, License No. 226692; 4. Ford Touring car, engine No. 5129310; License No. 542827; Said sale, or sales, will be conducted and made under and by virtue of Sections 3051, 3051-A and 3052 of the Civil Code of the State of California, and for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned upon each of said automobiles for the cost of certain repairs, labor and storage bestowed thereto by the undersigned, together with cost of sale; the amount due the undersigned for which a lien is claimed on each of said automobiles being. $85.41 on the first above specified automobile; $110.73 on the second above specified automobile; $100.75 on the third above specified automobile, $50.00 on the fourth above specified automobile. The undersigned being at all times the proprietor of a garage and electrical repair shop in Anaheim, California, for the repair, maintenance and storage of automobiles and other motor vehicles. Dated this 2nd day of March, 1925. E. D. MARION. Constable. 3-5-3t WE ARE BUSY WHY? Because we give to the people of Anaheim the best value in drugs money can buy. Your prescriptions in our store are in the hands of experienced men, and you always get what your physician orders. Heying's Pharmacy ON THE CORNER "It Please Us to Please You" WEST COAST CALIFORNIA SUNDAY ONLY ANNA Q. NILSSON JAMES KIRKWOOD The Top of the World A Red-Blooded Romance Crowded With Thrills ON THE STAGE AL SWEET'S "Singing Hussar Band" 9—PEOPLE—9 A REAL TREAT FOR MUSIC-LOVERS CONTINUOUS 3 TO 11 CHILDREN—10c ADULTS—35c UNSEEN MYSTERIES OF THE AIR Radio, coming so quickly and mysteriously out of the etherial vastness, brings with it suggestions that will open new avenues to the scientific world and new marvels to the layman. Already the puzzling factor we call "static" is looked upon as a disturbance which experts will soon be able not only to modify but capitalize into new usefulness. To them it is regarded as an indication of something else to master and new world of phenomena to conquer. Thus they hope to bring new forces into the service of mankind. Scarcely a morning dawns that does not bring with it new discoveries in radio energy. Now that radio photographs can be sent across the oceans, nor the mental equipment to contradict) comes along and ventures that this energy be translated into mind, spirit, or the all-source. We can do more than watch and wait. We can apply these newly discovered forces into constructive works for humanity. The problem is not so much what is coming, but what are we going to do with what is already here? Whether the harnessing of natural forces be used to promote the arts of peace, of the perniciousness of war, whether to further the happiness of man or increase his sorrow, will be left to the discretion of ourselves and posterity. WARNING STOPS SPORT Fishermen at the mouth of the Santa Ana river must stop catching BEBY GIVEN that day of March, 1925, clock in the fore- at the premises of best corner South and Chestnut Anaheim, County California, the un- public auction held personal prop- will be conducted by virtue of Sec- and 3052 of the state of California, of satisfying the need upon each of the cost of car- and storage be- the undersigned, sale; the amount for which a lien of said auto- above specified second above specified above specified above specified being at all times garage and elec- on Anaheim, Cali- air, maintenance mobiles and other year of March, 1925. D. MARION. Constable. "static" is looked upon as a disturbance which experts will soon be able not only to modify but capitalize into new usefulness. To them it is regarded as an indication of something else to master and new world of phenomena to conquer. Thus they hope to bring new forces into the service of mankind. Scarcely a morning dawns that does not bring with it new discoveries in radio energy. Now that radio photographs can be sent across the oceans, why can we not conjecture that the next step will bring transference of sight waves as well as those of sound and light. Why not? Are the nerves that run into the labyrinth of the ear less delicate than those of the eye? Or would it be too fantastical to suggest that we may finally get our meals by radio, which would prevent much tiresomeness of standing in line at cafeterias, much annoyance from the outstretched palms of waiters, and, withal, give mother more time at the club or to engage in running for governor. The laughable of today becomes the realistic of tomorrow. For a long time the molecule was thought to be the smallest fathomable unit. Now they split up the atom, and find little electrons revolving in myriad billions around tiny systems as infinitely small in contemplation as our solar system is large. Then, in an effort to define the electron, the conclusion is reached that it is energy. And finally, someone (whose audacious proposal we have neither the inclina- WARNING STOPS SPORT Fishermen at the mouth of the Santa Ana river must stop catching fish in the river or the game warden will be after them, it is pointed out by authorities here. During the last few days fishing has been popular at the mouth of the river. Large steelhead sea trout and salmon are coming into the mouth of the river to spawn. The method of catching the fish is to slip up behind them and hit them over the head with a shovel or club. Several fish weighing between seven and ten pounds are said to have been caught in this manner. As the sport became more popular, spears were brought into use. Tuesday several would-be fishermen lurked on the banks of the river, spears in hand, and with pant legs rolled up so that they might give chase to the fish. Wednesday, following issuance of a warning to violators of the law, no one was to be observed at the mouth of the river catching fish. When it becomes too simple, the simple life becomes positively foolish. The Cost of Service In the loyalty and skill of the human element depends character of telephone service. The providers of this price must not only meet the market prices for materials. They must also maintain at any high standard of work-ship. Because of advancing prices, telephone dollar goes only as far as it did ten years ago. More than three-fifths of this war is necessarily expended wages. Less would neither attract nor hold the high-grade workers essential to maintain America's standards. That Bell telephone rates have advanced much less than other prices is largely due to economies in methods and apparatus that have been developed and introduced. It is also because the proportion of operating plant built at pre-war prices is still large, though this is steadily decreasing because of new construction made necessary by the nation's telephone needs. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company BELL SYSTEM One Policy - One System - Universal Service