oc-plain-dealer 1924-10-17

Tacoma Illustration Of Big Economy In Public Ownership By H. E. GRANT THE electric light department of the city of Tacoma, Wash., constitutes a good illustration of the economy of public ownership. Tacoma, not only sells electricity at one-half cent a kilowatt hour for house heating, and at an average rate of 7 mills for industrial power, and 2.66 cents for residence and commercial lighting, but it supplies this service at a profit. The "profits" are used for the benefit of the people of Tacoma. “If the Tacoma municipal plant were in private hands, and paid a return of 8 per cent on the money invested, the rates would have to be 38 per cent higher,” is the conservative though startling statement in the 1922-23 official report of the city. “As it is, the dividends are paid to the light users monthly with each bill rendered.” There are other and even more substantial dividends than low rates. Tacoma public ownership rates for residence and commercial lighting—the lowest in the United States of America, were reduced a further 12 per cent in 1923. The first 110 kilowatt hours a month cost four cents and the rest one cent a kilowatt hour. There are over 2000 customers of the Tacoma city light plant who beat their homes and places of business with electricity at one-half cent a kilowatt hour. Surplus earnings of Tacoma’s municipal plant are not used to depart the will of the people, for political campaigns, contributions to the Better American Federation, or as extra dividends to absentee owners; neither is it laid away as a deposit in a friendly bank. Out of “surplus” during the fiscal years 1922 and 1923, bonds to the value of $485,749.39 were retired; $324,492 44 was used for new street lights and for extensions and additions to the distributing system; and power plants and transmission lines costing $537,852.14 were also built. The ratio of operating expense to operating revenue at Tacoma’s low public ownership rates is but 41.5 per cent. The ratio of operating expense to operating revenue for California private power corporations and at their relatively high rates, is 61.2 per cent, according to figures in the latest available annual report of the California Railroad Commission. Tacoma is to be congratulated on having the service of such men as Commissioner Ira S. Davisson and Superintendent Llewellyn Evans and his efficient staff. They have proven, as has the Ontario "Hydro" commission, that public ownership is more economical and more efficient than private ownership. Funded Debt Decreased The bonded debt has been decreased until January 1, 1924, the total remaining was only $897,500, although the plants and transmission and distribution system cost $5,866,692.65. This healthy financial condition—such as cannot be hoped for under private ownership—constitutes an emphatic endorsement of the public ownership practice of retiring capital out of earnings. Applications of this principle make it possible to sell electricity to the people of Tacoma at such low rates. Tacoma's Low Rates Compare the rates that you or your municipality is paying any private corporation with the following average rates enjoyed by Tacoma which low rates return a handsome profit to the city: | Class of Service | K.W.H. Used | Revenue | Cent | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Residence & commercial lighting | 30,046,486 | 800,164.99 | 2.66 | | Commercial & industrial power | 61,919,007 | 437,448.99 | .76 | | Municipal street lighting | 3,894,823 | 94,732.36 | 2.43 | | Municipal building lighting | 601,195 | 5,390.70 | .90 | | Municipal power | 1,864,754 | 12,380.20 | .66 | | Other public lighting | 346,666 | 10,516.30 | 3.05 | | Other public power | 1,196,296 | 11,273.64 | .94 | | Other electric utilities | 855,681 | 11,048.89 | 1.20 | RATES—TACOMA PUBLIC OWNERSHIP PLANT—1923 Avg.Rate Class of Service—K.W.H. Used Revenue Cent Residence & commercial lighting 30,046,486 $800,164.99 2.66 Commercial & industrial power 61,919,007 437,448.99 .76 Municipal street lighting 3,894,823 94,732.36 2.43 Municipal building lighting 601,195 5,390.70 .90 Municipal power 1,864,754 12,380.20 .66 Other public lighting 346,666 10,516.30 3.05 Other public power 1,196,296 11,273.64 .94 Other electric utilities 855,681 11,048.89 1.20 depart the will of the people, for political campaigns, contributions to the Better American Federation, or as extra dividends to absentee owners; neither is it laid away as a deposit in a friendly bank. Out of "surplus" during the fiscal years 1922 and 1923, bonds to the value of $485,749.39 were retired; $324,492.44 was used for new street lights and for extensions and additions to the distributing system; and power plants and transmission lines costing $537,852.14 were also built "surplus" at Tacoma's low. These items represent very essential "dividends" to the people of Tacoma. Efficiency of Operation The remarkable results obtained by Tacoma contradict the theory that experts and efficient executives are only available to the power corporations. This table shows the low public ownership rates enjoyed by Tacomans. They average 1.37 cents a kilowatt hour, which low figures includes taxes, bond redemption, and items such as betterments and additions, new plant, and so forth. Power at Cost This is power at cost, as "surplus" is returned in some manner to the people. The private power corporations claim to be efficient. They claim to be able, in California, to sell at low rates because of their extensive super-power system and diversity of business. Tacoma municipal plant does not have these alleged advantages of super-power systems although as "the tie that blinds," a transmission line has been built between Tacoma and Seattle. But Tacoma has built up a splendid lead factor, and gives service and low rates. At actual cost, the average rate give those progressive cities million horsepower of cheap electricity for the expansion of industry and for home labor-saving convenience. California cities must act to remove this competitive advantage and adopt the more economical public ownership. Publicity Dept., Calif. State Water and Power League. CLAIM STEPFATHER KILLED BY YOUTH ROSEBURG, Ore., Oct 17. Fred Parazoo, 23, tall, ran mountaineer, is held in jail he today following his confession authorities that he killed his stepfather, James G. Snyder, 35, w a rifle. Parazoo, according to his allowed confession, shot his stepfather during a quarrel at their house at Pe El, near here yesterday. Lane’s Money Saving Specials, Oct. 18 If you compare prices you will buy at Lane’s Grocery Department ARMOUR'S TALL CAN Milk, 3 cans, 25c Guaranteed FRESH EGGS Shipped daily by fast express from Utah. As good as the best. Per doz. ..... 47c P. and G., White King or Ben Hur Stockton Burbank Potatoes 10 lbs - 19c SUGAR 10 lbs - 78c EXTRA CHOICE Milk, 3 cans, 25c Guaranteed FRESH EGGS Shipped daily by fast express from Utah. As good as the best. Per doz. ..... 47c P. and G., White King or Ben Hur SOAP, 10 bars for ..... 42c VAN CAMP'S MED. SIZE Pork and Beans, 3 cans ..... 25c TERMINAL BRAND Sweet Corn, 2 cans ..... 25c SANTA CLARA Prunes, 40 to 50, 2 lbs. ..... 25c 10lbs - 19c SUGAR 10lbs - 78c EXTRA CHOICE 60 to 70 PRUNES, 3 lbs. 25c EXTRA CHOICE Comb Honey, per comb ..... 30c TERMINAL BRAND Sweet Peas, 2 cans ..... 29c Dutch Cleanser, 2 cans ..... 15c HERSHEY BARS 3 for ..... 10c 5c to $1.00 DEPT. BOX CHOCOLATES per box ..... 50c BEADED BAGS, $2.00 value each ..... $1.00 Men's Blue Work Shirts, .75c LADIES SILK HOSE, 35c a pair or 3 pairs for ..... $1.00 BOX PAPERS, 50c value—Per box ..... 25c Men's Latest Style Caps, $1.00 Men's Silk Hose, pair ..... 29c LANE'S CHAIN STORES CO., Inc. 138 W. Center Anaheim, Calif. INSURES HER LEGS FOR $25,000 EACH BILLY WHISKERS BY FRANCES TREGO MONTGOMERY Yesterday we left poor Billy trying to get rid of a vicious monkey who was on his back. Billy bethought himself of the big lake only a few blocks away. "I'll run down there and drown her!" To think this thought was to carry it out, and Billy made a dash for the outside door. It chanced to be open. And it is a good thing it was, for otherwise he would have butted it down. Even as it was, he knocked over a Chinaman bringing in a basket of laundry on his head, collided with a grocer boy and so frightened a horse that he ran away and spilled the owner's load of oranges, lemons and apples all over the street, much to the delight of some small boys just going home from school. On, on down the street went Billy, across car tracks, boulevard and crowded thoroughfare, straight for the lake. And securely on his back rode Maggie as if enjoying herself People stood and wondered where the goat and monkey came from. At last Billy scented water and he increased his speed, which brought him in a very short time out on the beach where hundreds of people were bathing. Maggie, not suspecting what was planning, was up to her in water before she had time to think. Hating water worse than a cat, she began to whine and like a baby. But still she cried to the saddle, though by this Billy was swimming in deeper water. "Will that monkey ever get my back, I wonder? I'll dive drown her, so I will!" and until the water he went. But just his back disappeared under water Maggie gave a jump landed on the back of a fat who was swimming toward shore. When he felt her claws stick into him he screamed for help, thinking a shark after him, though every knows there are no sharks in Michigan. All the other bat thought it was funny to see monkey perched on a frighten man's back, so they only laughed and did not go to his help. When Billy's head came at the water after diving, he was lieved to find Maggie had last left his back, and he be look around to see if he could discover her. He fully expo Speaking economically as well as literally, the legs of Mile Annette Germain are her support. The French actress, now appearing in London, doesn't want to take a chance on losing them, so she has had them insured for $50,000. She is shown signing the insurance application. Parazoo said they argued over some meat and vegetables when he insisted Snyder owed him for work about the farm. "He made a move to get his gun, so I shot him with the rifle Luna carrying," was Parazoo's ex-where hundreds of people were bathing. Maggie, not suspecting what was planning, was up to her in water before she had time to think. Hating water worse than a cat, she began to whine and like a baby. But still she cried to the saddle, though by this Billy was swimming in deeper water. "Will that monkey ever get my back, I wonder? I'll dive drown her, so I will!" and until the water he went. But just his back disappeared under water Maggie gave a jump landed on the back of a fat who was swimming towards shore. When he felt her claws stick into him he screamed for help, thinking a shark after him, though every knows there are no sharks in Michigan. All the other bat thought it was funny to see monkey perched on a frighten man's back, so they only laughed and did not go to his help. When Billy's head came at the water after diving, he was lieved to find Maggie had last left his back, and he be look around to see if he could discover her. He fully expo To Be Economist Is a ECONOMY IS THRIFT ITSELF buying, QUALITY must determine presents only quality goods and opDEVONSHIRE CLOTH In the new range of solid colors and attractive patterns. 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WHITE CHINCHILLA COAT Size 1 to 3 $4.50 —good quality material, sizes 1 to 4 years quilted lining. LITTLE MISS BROADCLOTH COAT $9.00 —all fur trimmed, assorted colors. PAGE THREE Hundreds of people were swimming in deep water when a monkey ever got off back, I wonder? I'll dive and swim her, so I will!" and underwater he went. But just as back disappeared under the Maggie gave a jump and landed on the back of a fat man was swimming toward the lake. When he felt her sharp stick into him he screamed help, thinking a shark was him, though everybody saw there are no sharks in Lake Michigan. All the other bathers right it was funny to see a key perched on a frightened's back, so they only laughed did not go to his help. Billy's head came above water after diving, he was left his back, and he began look around to see if he could over her. He fully expected to find her gasping in the water somewhere near. But no. What he saw was his tormentor calmly riding toward shore on a fat man's back. Billy took good care not to come out of the water until he had seen Maggie disappear in the life-saving station on the shore, where she ran the minute the man reached the shore. As soon as Billy saw her disappear inside the door, he swam to shore as fast as he and then legged it back to the studio with all the aid that was his. On his way he met Snub and Nick running toward him from the studio, inquiring of everyone they passed if they had seen a big, white goat with a monkey on his back. Some had and some had not, but all those who had said the goat was running toward the lake. (Billy has not had a very good time, so far, while trying to be a motion picture actor, has he?) OCEANSIDE DOINGS Oceanside tomorrow and Sunday will observe a '49 carnival and dance at the Strand pavilion. There will be a "real" bar, faro games and banks will supply phoney money to visitors. The decorations and costumes will all be in the spirit of '49. A ditch in time saves nine argues. 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