oc-plain-dealer 1921-06-02

WESTERN RAILWAYS TO BE ELECTRIFIED By F. P. GREGSON Traffic Manager, Associated Jobbers of Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, June 2.—Both the railroads and steamship lines have announced certain rate cuts between the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts, and there is every indication that rail and water competition in the future will be a very real thing. At the same time, officers of the interstate commerce commission have just completed a tour of the Pacific coast gathering data concerning railroad rates. It would be a point of wisdom on the part of the commission's valuation department to study the question of electrification of roads, for, if the railroads reaching the Pacific coast are still not to lose business through increased competition with our new merchant marine, the operative costs of the railroads themselves must be reduced—and this not entirely through a reduction in wage scale. One of the most important items of expense and one that could ultimately be reduced with far reaching and beneficial results to the nation as well as the railroads themselves is the cost of propelling power, i.e., of coal and fuel oil. Approximately one-third of the entire operating cost of American carriers goes to these items. The fuel oil consumed by our railroads during 1920 was about 42 million barrels. This tremendous tonnage is oftimes hauled 900 miles before it is made use of as motive power in locomotives. The propor- hons of fuel, both coal and oil, in the total tonnage movement of the railroads are astounding. The coal haul alone is more than double that of the agricultural harvest and the ore, steel and lumber haul combined. Why haul millions of tons of coal and oil by railroads at 50 miles per day when we can send its equivalent 180,000 miles a second by high tension current to points of consumption? Why haul an immense tonnage of fuel 700 miles to Chicago, or 1,000 to Kansas City, or a similar distance from the Pacific coast to Winslow and Albuquerque? In the Southwest, the Pacific Coast and the inter-mountain region hydro-electric power must eventually be substituted for the large quantities of oil now consumed by the railroads. Electricity from the Colorado river, the Sierras and the Rocky Mountains must in the end be used not only to reduce the operating costs of the railroads and cancel unnecessary coal and oil movement on the much over-burdened transportation system, but in order to bring about a concomitant reduction in the coast of fuel by releasing to the markets millions of barrels of oil and large amounts of coal to be used in industrial enterprises, the navy and the merchant marine. Two-thirds of the entire production of oil is used to create energy for transportation. The supply of coal and oil is not inexhaustible. Our western fields will not be able in the future to produce oil in sufficient quantities to take care of the needs of the railroads, the navy, the merchant marine and the industrial enterprises directly dependent upon oil. That electricity will cheapen railway operation is seen from the following example: the Chicagowkee and St. Paul lines to have electrified 440 main line running through tainous regions of Montana of running a train of 3, this region, figuring on a pre-war prices, is computed per轨mile when priced at steam, and 45¢ when motorized; therefore, according example, a saving of 81¢ follows that on with grades than in Montana would be even greater; more an electric motor mile without a change, steam locomotives would traverse the same distances tainous regions. Electricity therefore, mean a saving of motive power, in rollerwea rand tear, in shops ment, in repairs and in maintenance. Remembering, therefore tricity is cheaper for ration than coal and fuel memberning that in this country (on the Pa-fuel oil is almost exclusive motive power of loco Santa Fe, for example, on its entire line during tons of oil to one of coal appreciated what a tremor lution in transportation fit to the country the g-hydro-electric power and tit to it for fuel oil w. The present waste movement is contributing cost of restricting tonnes soil products, by absorb amount of man power profitably turn to other and by being the principal permanent wear and railroads. The Sheridan The Car Complete THE GENERAL MOTORS MASTERPIECE DROPS IN PRICE $200.00 Now $1746 Delivered in Orange County Beauty of Design in the SHERIDAN Is Equaled Only in its sturdy Mechanical Construction WE INVITE COMPARISON QUALITY MOTOR CO. 131 W. Commonwealth Fullerton, Calif.. WE INVITE COMPARISON QUALITY MOTOR CO. 131 W. Commonwealth Fullerton, Calif. Army Surplus Property St Just received a car load of Camp Kearney Roofing Paper, sinks and doors which we will sell at low prices. 108 square feet, 3-ply roof- $1.50 Cast Iron Sinks ing paper for 20x40 Screen doors $2.00 We also have Big Bargains in all kinds of Army Shoes. Canvas Army Cots, reclaimed Army Canned Goods, Meats and Bac Work Shirts, Blankets and Trousers. The Army Surplus Property St West Center St. NAHEIM 418 West Fo SANTA A good deal of the movement of coal is contemporaneous with the transfer of the harvest. A free avenue for rapid transportation of soil products, particularly in season, would undoubtedly reduce the cost or living. The cultural cost of tree fruits, for example, is a constant figure, the packing cost varies only slightly, but the cost of transport is the largest item of expense in the marketing of California products. It is clear that when electrification of the railroads reduces terminal expenses—and there is no doubt that the reduction would be about 50% or more—it follows that railroad rates would be reduced by a similar proportion, which in turn would reflect on the cost of living. The generation of hydro-electric power will not only be a boon to the railroads, but to other enterprises as well. Public utility power plants in this country consumed in proportion of electricity during the year 1920, 13,090,000 barrels of fuel oil. Of the total production of 43,900,000 kilowatt hours, 62.4 per cent was generated by fuel oil, and 37.6 per cent by water power, when the total 100 per cent should be and could be produced by water-power. The problems of securing hydro-electric power is of great importance to the California agricultural and industrial interests as well as to the railroads. Financiers, investors and the public at large must lend their aid, if this problem is to be solved successfully. If the railroads are not to be superseded by water transportation agencies in moving California produced goods to eastern markets, they must see to the electrification of the western division at least, and this electrification cannot be done haphazardly or by one municipality or state. Arrangements must be made whereby all of the western states are supplied with hydro-electric power on fair and equal terms. To benefit California, the development of hydro-electric power must not be controlled by any one municipality or by any one state. California cannot benefit by reduced transcontinental freight rates unless the operating rules for fire prevention are given: 1. MATCHES—Be sure your match is out. Pinch it before you throw it away. 2. TODACCO—Throw pipe ashes and cigar or cigarette stumps in the dust of the road and stamp or pinch out the fire before leaving them. Don't throw pipe ashes and cigar or cigarette stumps into brush, leaves, or pine needles. 3. MAKE camp fires warm at night. Scrape awake. 4. LEAVE campfire out quench covering it. Forces MY ENTITY PHOTO COLUMBIAS AND DIAMONDS I Must In order to make of phonographs and alphabets In the past I have but now I am prepared To make good, talking machines. It as it would be possible changed conditions. Pick Out thru on Offer CHART IMPORTANT ROADS OF NATION So. Calif. is to gain great fame from a nationwide charting trip undertaken by a crew representing the Auto Club of So. Calif. This crew will secure data through America for strip maps indicating practically every road in this country. This is the first time in the history of the world that any single motoring organization has undertaken to individually map the roads of any entire nation. The date to be secured on this charting trip will be used by the Club's drafting department in the preparation of detailed maps on cardboard strips which will show every turn and twist of practically every important highway in America. Leaving the So. Calif. section the crew will travel eastward through the southern states to Florida, pro pressing from there throut out the "old South" and through New England to the Canadian border. From the northeastern most corner of Malne, the club crew will work westward along the Canadian border as far as Winnipeg at one point and as far as Lake Louise at another. The return trip down the coast will include the states of Oregon and Washington. The importance of this expedition is realized when it is known that approximately four months will be consumed by O. W. Lewis and D. C. Rrodes. All data gathered will be preserved and used for the information of local motorists who are members of the club and also all visitors who wish to make a trip to any of the 40 states covered on the long produced goods to eastern markets they must see to the electrification of the western division at least, and this electrification cannot be done haphazardly or by one municipality or state. Arrangements must be made whereby all of the western states are supplied with hydro-electric power on fair and equal terms. To benefit California, the development of hydro-electric power must not be controlled by any one municipality or by any one state. California cannot benefit by reduced transcontinental freight rates unless the operating costs in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and other states of the Union are taken care of. To benefit California people, California power must not be used by California alone, and if we attempt to grab the Colorado for ourselves we will be losers instead of beneficiaries through such policy. The California Railroad Commission assures, through the public regulation of rates and services of power utilities, fair play for producer and consumer alike. With such assurance, the public must co-operate with the power companies now in the field. work westward along the Canadian border as far as Winnipeg at one point and as far as Lake Louise at another. The return trip down the coast will include the states of Oregon and Washington. The importance of this expedition is realized when it is known that approximately four months will be consumed by O. W. Lewis and D. C. Rodes. All data gathered will be preserved and used for the information of local motorists who are members of the club and also all visitors who will wish to make a trip to any of the 40 states covered on the long tour. So vast, however, is the amount of material to be segregated and analyzed that it will be more than a year before it is available for the general public, according to club officials. CREAMED DISHES EASILY MADE AND APPETIZING Milk toast, cream soups, creamed vegetable, creamed fish, and scalloped dishes are all good ways of putting more milk into the daily food of the family, say home economics specialists in the United States Department of Agriculture. The milk for all of these is thickened into a sauce, thick or thin. To make the sauces, melt the fat, stir in the flour, add milk gradually, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly unless a double boiler is used. All measurements are level in these recipes. Thin White Sauce Milk...1 cup Flour...1 tablespoon Fat...1 tablespoon Salt...½ teaspoon Pepper...⅓ teaspoon CAMPERS CAUSE OF MANY FOREST FIRES SAN FRANCISCO, June 2—People who visit the forests of Cal., during the present summer months, whether they are within the great national forests, or are camping alongside of a private-owned timber tract or pasture land, should heed the warning contained in Governor William D. Stephens' proclamation declaring Forest Protection and Fire Prevention Week. Campers were responsible for 362 fires out of 1839 reported in 1920 according to U.S. Forest Service and State Board of Forestry tabulations of fire causes. To cut down fire losses and to remove campers from the lists as the chief offenders the following Thursday, June 2, 1921. Forced to Sell MY ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF Phonographs Including New COLUMBIAS, AEOLIAN, HAWHORNE AND DIAMONOLA AND SEVERAL USED MACHINES I Must Raise Money In order to make extensive changes in my shop for the repairing of phonographs and all musical instruments. In the past I have confined my work to phonographs exclusively but now I am prepared to remodel all lines of musical instruments. To make good, I'm going to sacrifice my stock of high grade talking machines. It was my intention to hold on until such a time as it would be possible to get back my money, but necessity has changed conditions. Pick Out the Model You Want and Make Me an Offer. In order to make extensive changes in my shop for the repairing of phonographs and all musical instruments. In the past I have confined my work to phonographs exclusively but now I am prepared to remodel all lines of musical instruments. To make good, I'm going to sacrifice my stock of high grade talking machines. It was my intention to hold on until such a time as it would be possible to get back my money, but necessity has changed conditions. Pick Out the Model You Want and Make Me an Offer. Regular values range from $30 up to $225. You can get one of these good machines as low as $2.50 and Up Edison Cylinder Records, while they last, each . . . 10c SEGERSTROM'S PHONOGRAPH SHOP 102 S. Claudina Near Center St. ANAHEIM CHEVROLET Price Announcement beg to announce a startling price cut on the large Chevrolet known as the F. B., as follows: Touring Car $175 Price Announcement beg to announce a startling price cut on the large Chevrolet known as the F. B., as follows: Touring Car $175 buying the price F. O. B. Fullerton or Anaheim of approximately $1397.00 We have several cars for immediate delivery. We advise you to order in at once if you want delivery inside of thirty days. 490 CHEVROLETS Are Now $645.00 History and have Timken Bearings in Front Wheels and Willard RUBBER THREAD Batteries. Taggart Motors Co. F. P. TAGGART phone 490 Anaheim phone 555 Fullerton