anaheim-gazette 1928-02-23

Municipal Plants Are Unsatisfactory Nearly Two Hundred Sold to Private Companies in 1927 One hundred and eighty-one municipally owned electric light and power generating plants, or distributing systems, were sold during 1927 to privately operated companies to be absorbed in more economically operated interconnected systems, according to data presented in a recent issue of the Electrical World. States in which the greatest number of municipal plants were sold were: Nebraska with 22 plants sold, North Carolina with 18 plants, Oklahoma with 15 plants, Georgia with 12 plants, and Iowa and Kansas each with 10 plants sold. Municipal plants in a total of 34 states were involved in the sales to privately operated companies. The states in which the transfers were made with the number of plants sold in each state are listed below: State Plants Sold Alabama 4 Arkansas 3 Colorado 3 Delaware 5 Florida 7 Georgia 12 Illinois 4 Indiana 1 Iowa 10 Kansas 10 Kentucky 2 Louisiana 6 Maryland 1 Michigan 1 Minnesota 5 Mississippi 6 Missouri 1 Montana 1 Nebraska 22 New Jersey 2 New York 1 North Carolina 18 North Dakota 8 Oklahoma 15 Oregon 2 Pennsylvania 1 South Carolina 2 way Cabal," which sought to depose him as commander-in-chief in favor of Gates, and to be hampered by antagonistic public clamor and the "impotence of the fugitive congress." His burdens were further increased by the difficulties of recruiting, the treachery of Lee at the battle of Monmouth, the treason of Benedict Arnold, a revolt by Pennsylvania troops at Morristown, and by a part of the New Jersey contingent. In spite of these and many other trying conditions, Washington pressed on with grim determination until the arrival of aid from France in 1778 pressured final victory. After independence had been won fresh troubles arose through dissatisfaction among the unpaid troops which led them to form a plan to overthrow congress and erect a new government. A plan which was sternly repressed by Washington. The breakdown of the government under the articles of confederation brought Washington from his retirement to take the lead in establishing a more stable system under our present constitution and to serve as president for eight years, during which he faced violent opposition at various times. The true measure of Washington's greatness, then, is not merely what he accomplished, but it involves also the almost insuperable obstacles which he overcome in its accomplishment. When these are known and understood, we may form a more adequate conception of his tremendous task. 12,296,000 Horsepower Developed from Water The developed water power in the United States on January 1, 1928, was 12,296,000 horsepower, showing an increase of 575,000 horsepower, or a proximately 5 per cent, during 1921, and the total amount of potential water power available 90 per cent of the time is 38,110,000 horsepower and that available 50 per cent of the time is 59,166,000 horsepower, according to an announcement by the Department of the Interior through the geological survey. The figures for potential water power are not directly comparable with the figures for developed water power, because the Pueblo Indian Tribes Southwest Attraction The most romantic figure of today on the American continent is the Indian and this is especially true of the Indian of the Southwest. The National Old Trails route through northern Arizona and New Mexico offers the motorist wonderful opportunities to see them, living amidst the ruins of still more ancient peoples, their origin is a mystery. The Zunians are the descendants of the people of the Cibola whose vivid stories of treasure caused the exploration expeditions of Coronado and the other Spanish conquistadores of the early sixteenth century. Their principle village is at Zunil, 40 miles south of Gallup, N. M., and they call themselves the "Ashlvi." They are an agricultural people and famous as pottery makers. The religious ceremonials consist of dances and chants, which are principally, as is customary among agricultural tribes, offerings to the rain god. The Keresan group of the Pueblo Indians consists at the present time of seven permanent villages in New Mexico, a number of them being located at Bernalillo and one 27 miles southwest of Santa Fe. One of their most interesting abodes is on a huge rock mesa, 357 feet high, about 100 miles east of Gallup. The Indians of this group claim their origin to have been in some mythical place in the north called "Shinapu." The Navajo tribe, the largest in population, is of the Athabascan stock, but is not now of pure type, having mingled with other tribes. They have always been nomads of the Southwest, moving from place to place and making raids upon the settled tribes. Since their defeat at the hands of Kit Carson, they have been a peaceful and industrious people. They are intensely religious and their ceremonies are long, elaborate and ritualistic, abounding in long chants which contain many verses and refrains. The Tanoan group have pueblos at the present time at Isleta, Jemez, Plains, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. The developed water power in the United States on January 1, 1928, was 12,296,000 horsepower, showing an increase of 575,000 horsepower, or a proximately 5 per cent, during 1921 and the total amount of potential water power available 90 per cent of the time is 38,110,000 horsepower and that available 50 per cent of the time is 59,165,000 horsepower, according to an announcement by the Department of the Interior through the geological survey. The figures for potential water power are not directly comparable with the figures for developed water power because the figures for developed power are given in terms of the capacity of the installed water wheels, which may be several times the potential power available 90 per cent of the time. Estimates based on studies of the capacity of water wheels installed at fully developed water power sites indicate that about 15 per cent of the potential water power of the United States is developed at the present time. If it were feasible to develop all the water power resources of the United States, the total capacity of water wheels installed at all water power plants would amount to about 85,000,000 horsepower. All of the increase in developed water power in 1927 was in the plants of public utility power companies, the capacity of water wheels in manufacturing plants showing a small decrease during the year. California still ranks first in developed water power, with a total of 1,993,000 horsepower of water wheels in water power plants. New York with 1,779,000 horsepower, is second, and Washington with 707,000 horsepower, is third. The rest of the ten leading water power states are all east of the Mississippi river. The report from which these figures are taken contains tables showing the relative importance of the divisions of the United States in developed water power; the rank of the ten leading water power states for several years; and the total amount of developed water power in each state on January 1, 1928. The estimate of potential water power in the United States has been revised to include the results of recent studies and surveys, particularly in the upper Columbia river basin and the Tennessee river basin. Washington with 11,200,000 horsepower available 50 per cent on the land; leads all the states in water power resources by a wide margin. It is followed by California with 6,700,000 horsepower. Oregon with 5,900,000 horsepower. and New York with 5,000,000 horsepower; these figures representing power available 50 per cent of the time at an efficiency of 70 per cent. Most of the undeveloped power in New York is on the Niagara and St. Lawrence rivers. Copies of the report giving by states the developed water power on January 1, 1928, and the estimated potential water power available 90 per cent of the time and 50 per cent of the time can be obtained by application to the Director, Geological Survey. Washington, D. C., or to any of the district and subdistrict offices of the geological survey. The Navajo tribe, the largest in population, is of the Athabascan stock, but is not now of pure type, having mingled with other tribes. They have always been nomads of the Southwest, moving from place to place and making raids upon the settled tribes. Since their defeat at the hands of Kit Carson, they have been a peaceful and industrious people. They are intensely religious and their ceremonies are long, elaborate and ritualistic, abounding in long chants which contain many verses and refrains. The Tanoan group have pueblos at the present time at Isleta, Jemez, Picarros, Pahoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Sandia, Santa Clara and Taos. These pueblos are the most ancient and the villagers have not perceptably advanced in civilization, judging from the description given of them by the first Spanish explorers more than three centuries ago. The Indians of this group in ancient time lived in Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The Spaniards call all of the Indians of the Southwest with whom they came in contact, Pueblo Indians, from the fact that they lived in villages or pueblos. The name is still retained as a group name, although it is recognized that the different Pueblos come from different stocks and from different linguistic groups. WASHINGTON'S TASK February 22 marked the one hundred ninety-sixth anniversary of George Washington's birth and the annual observance of that important date called forth the usual eulogies and discussions which serve to keep his memory fresh in the minds and hearts of his countrymen. But the ordinary birthday oration generally fails to bring but many of the striking features of Washington's truly remarkable career. His achievements are duly stressed, but the seemingly insurmountable obstacles which he had to meet are seldom given the attention they deserve, except possibly the story of Valley Forge. It was Washington's lot to create an army out of most unpromising material; to supply and feed it from the most meager resources; to withstand the vicious attacks upon his policies and character by the infamous "Con- ANAHEIM GAZETTE Citrus Association Makes Big Profit Growers on Irvine Ranch Sell Crop at $4.34 Per Box The Frances Citrus Association, on the Irvine ranch, returned grower members an average of $4.34 per packed box for the 1927 crop, according to a report submitted by J. H. Pray, manager, at the annual meeting of the organization Tuesday. The exchange shipped 187,985 packed boxes, or 170 carloads, and total sales were $933,446.62. While the increase in packed boxes over 1926 was 54,869 boxes, the money return showed an increase of $302,920.33. Pointing out that 1927 was a banner year for Valencia growers and stating that it was an outstanding year in that high prices were received in spite of the combination of heavy crop and cool summer, the manager assures his belief that favorable marketing conditions was due to a tremendous increase in consumption of orange juice and to distribution of the state crop by the California Fruit Growers' Exchange in the markets of this country and Europe. Indicating that the manager is operating his plant on an economical basis, it was cited that picking and hauling cesss for 1927 were 14.01 cents per packed box as against 17.53 cents as an average picking cost for all associations in 1925. Concluding his statement, the manager says: "The outlook for the coming season is very good. The crop, as a whole, is light. It was light even before the heavy winds, which have been general, and there has been some frost damage in other sections. Florida has suffered heavy frost damage and the crop there will be out of the way early. Taking these facts into consideration, it would seem that the market should be strong throughout the shipping season." Directors elected were C. V. Newman, Ray Lambert, C. D. Utt, H. J. Seba, Abe Pritchard, George C. Welton, and B. E. Johnson. warned and advised of the proper methods of prevention. In case the offense is a bad one, the deputies bring it to the attention of John Spencer, head of the hydraulic bureau, and he takes the necessary action. Frequent inspections of rivers, canals and irrigation ditches must be made to determine whether or not fish screens and hadders are working, and in cases where they should be installed, the deputy reports to Spencer, who makes an inspection and arranges for the work to be done according to the plans of the commission. Fish and game rescue work, patrol of hundreds of miles of fish streams and game country, constant watch over the bay and rivers with motor boats, all make this force a busy one. "The duties are many, the men are conscientious workers, and those who believe in the conservation of fish and game and its protection and upbuilding for future generations can aid the boys in gray by realizing the importance of their work, and helping them whenever and wherever possible," Eugene D. Pennett, executive officer for the fish and game division, declared after looking over a huge pile of reports of the work done during the past month. SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS Demands on the county of Orange were allowed as read. Man trac. No. 520 was referred to the city engineer of the city of Orange. A resolution fixing Tuesday, March 13, 1928, at 11 a.m., as time for hearing protests in the matter of the formation of Barber City lighting district was regularly adopted. The application of H. Thorpe for renewal of pool room license was denied. The district attorney was instructed to take action against H. Thorpe for the manner in which he conducted a pool room at Garden Grove. Man trac. No. 520 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Resolution awarding franchise to Waste Water Disposal Company was adopted. NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR ELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS, LAMPS AND METERS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals or bids will be received by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, at the office of the City Clerk of said City, up to the hour of eight o'clock P.M. of Thursday, the 8th day of March, 1928, for furnishing the following supplies to said City: ITEM I ELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS Electric transformers required during the year 1928, in such quantities and at such times as said City may determine, the total amount of contract for this commodity not to exceed $5000.00. Sald transformers shall be equal to Sale transformers shall be equal to Oil primary fuse cut-outs and hanger irons for sizes up to 50 KW. ITEM II INCANDESCENT LAMPS Incandescent lamps required during the year 1928 at such times and in such quantities as said City may determine, the total amount of contract for this commodity to be between 1200.00 and $2500.00. Sald lamps shall be Mazda or equal, and shall include all standard sizes and classifications. ITEM III ELECTRIC METERS Electric meters required during the year 1928 at such times and in such quantities as said City may determine, the total amount of contract for this commodity to be between $1000.00 and $5000.00. Sald meters shall include single phase for two or three wires, equal to General Electric 1-14; polyphase, equal to General Electric D-7; and 5 ampere meters for use with instrument transformers. Single phase meters for two wires "The outlook for the coming season is very good. The crop, as a whole, is light. It was light even before the heavy winds, which have been general, and there has been some frost damage in other sections. Florida has suffered heavy frost damage and the crop there will be out of the way early. Taking these facts into consideration, it would seem that the market should be strong throughout the shipping season." Directors elected were C. V. Newman, Ray Lambert, C. D. Ut, H. J. Seba, Abigail Pritchard, George C. Welton, and B. E. Johnson. Fish and Game Work Has Varied Aspect Deputy Commissioners Have Multitude of Duties Deputy fish and game commissioners, as the wardens of the division of fish and game of the Department of Natural Resources have many and varied duties. The fact that they do make lots of arrests for violation of the game laws may lead some to believe that they are only engaged in the seeking out of those who fish and hunt out of season or in an illegal manner. While this is an important part of the duties of the men in the field, the gray-clad forces of the fish and game division do much other work. At present three deputies and the captain of patrol in charge of the Southern San Joaquin district are caring for sick and injured ducks to the number of over 1000 at the fish and game "duck hospital" which has been recently established a few miles from Buena Vista lake, which is one of the great duck hatchings of California. This lake is located in Kern county between Taft and Bakersfield, and each year is heavily hunted during the open season. As ducks have been affected with a mysterious malady for several years, the fish and game division decided it needed a hospital where the ducks could be put on fresh water and good food and kept under observation for awhile in the hopes that they would recover. The hospital was established, and the deputies rescue the ducks as fast as they can, and see that they are properly fed and cared for. When they recover they are landed with biological survey markers and liberated. The watching of the river and harbor waters for signs of pollution is another heavy duty of the patrol forces. Nights, Sundays, holidays and all other days, the boys watch closely for signs of deleterious matter and attempt to learn the source. The offending parties are regularly adopted. The application of H. Thorpe for renewal of pool room license was denied. The district attorney was instructed to take action against H. Thorpe for the manner in which he is conducting a pool room at Garden Grove. Marshal No. 350 was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Resolution awarding franchise to Waste Water Disposal Company was adopted. Land in the matter of franchise, Waste Water Disposal Company, was accepted. Regulation approving bond and adopting ordinance granting franchise and ordering publication thereof, in the matter of Waste Water Disposal Company was regularly adopted. Ordnance No. 267, granting franchise to Waste Water Disposal Company, was regularly adopted. Deed for right-of-way from Charles A. Edwards, et al., in the Third road district, was accepted and declared a public highway. Spraying licenses were ordered issued to H. A. Davls, C. E. Crawford, and A. H. Magill. A resolution fixing February 28, 1928, at 10 a.m. for hearing upon proposed assurance of bonds to obtain immediate possession in the matter of acquisition and improvement district No. 2 was regularly adopted. Hearing of the petition of Rene Challens, et al., to vacate and abandon a portion of that certain public street, known as Margaret street, was set for March 6, 1928, at 10 a.m. The contract for plumbing and heat-treatment work for alteration and addition to main hospital building of Orange County Farm was accepted as completed by H. O. Ellen & Company, contractors, and the chairman was authorized to sign the notice of completion. Wells & Pressler, contractors, were granted an extension of time of 45 days in which to complete their contract for the improvement of portions of Newport avenue between Main street and Newport city units. Landlord of Griffith & Company for construction of asphaltic concrete storm drain, in the Third road district, was rejected and the work was ordered done by days work, under the supervision of the superintendent of highways. A resolution changing the name of Bay City school district to Seal Beach school district was regularly adopted. Murholm has appointed an ambassador to Chicago, and doubled his willingness to treat nice chain shirts and bullets proof shirts along with him. DON'T WORKY ABOUT INCOME TAX LET ME DO IT ROY N. MENDOZA DON'T WORRY ABOUT INCOME TAX LET ME DO IT ROY N. MENDOZA 215 So. Los Angeles St. Anghelm, California Children Cry for Hatchers CASTORIA MOTHER: Fletcher's Castoria is a pleasant, harmless Substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, especially prepared for Infants in arms and Children all ages. To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Proven directions on each package. Physicians everywhere recommend 275 A SEALED PRO- ELECTRIC TRANS- GAS AND MERS given that sealed be received by the City of Anaheim, City Clerk of said of eight o'clock the 8th day of dishing the follow- City: NSFORMERS ers required during which quantities and City may determine of contract for to exceed $5000.00 shall be equal to H, 50 Cycle. e sizes from 1½ 2300 volt primary volt or 230-460 volt also all standard primary and either 2000 volt, or 2300- circuits. runners to include out-outs and hanger 50 KW. II NT LAMPS is required during much times and in said City may determine of contract to be between Mazda or equal, standard sizes and III METERS required during the times and in such city may determine, contract for this between $1000.00 and include single phase fires, equal to Gen- molyphase, equal to; and 5 ampere instrument trans- ers for two wires be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, payable to the City of Anaheim, in an amount not less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars; and the successful bidder will be required to furnish, within ten days after the award of the contract, a surety bond payable to said City and subject to the approval of the City Council, in an amount not less than fifty per cent of the aggregate amount of said contract, which said bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of said contract. All proposals must be on forms furnished by the City Manager. The City Council of said City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated this 10th day of February, 1928. EDWARD B. MERRITT, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. 2-23-31 Italy has abolished universal suffrage and restricted the right in the future to those who contribute to the progress of the nation. And doubtless "contributing to the progress of the nation" means voting for Mussolini. A Complete Exhibit of TRIPLE TESTED Gas Appliances is maintained at your local gas office YOUR local gas office is a veritable exposition of the latest approved gas appliances. You will find on display the newest gas ranges space heaters and water heaters. All of them are Triple Tested for your protection. "Triple Tested" means that they have passed the requirements of three great organization—the American Gas Association, the Good Housekeeping Institute and your own gas company. It means that the appliance are certain to give you many years of dependable, economical service. If your present appliances are growing old or are in need of repairs you are no longer getting the most out of the fuel you are buying. The new gas appliances are more efficient than ever: they make housework lighter—save precious minutes for pleasure. Visit your local gas office, and have the features of the new appliances explained to you. You place yourself under no obligation to buy. SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS If your present appliances are growing old or are in need of repairs you are no longer getting the most out of the fuel you are buying. The new gas appliances are more efficient than ever; they make housework lighter—save precious minutes for pleasure. Visit your local gas office, and have the features of the new appliances explained to you. You place yourself under no obligation to buy. SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY "Service with Courtesy" DRESS WELL AND SUCCEED Hart Schaffner & Marx Style is Authentic You'll See Him at Every Fashionable Resort e wears a 2 button coat. 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