Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-15

termtne the ratio OIL lnelr nolulhsS "
the total power possibilities, but it is
probable that rs per cent of the COM
mercially feasible power opportunities
| of northern and central California We're
at that time alienated from public
ownership.
"In the basin of the Sacramento. Of
! fering opportunities for the develop
ment of over 100000 horsepower in
were hampered by lax and ineftectlVe
local laws The officials to whom appn-
cations for valuable rights of way over
public lands are referred should be sup
ported by strong public opinion IN
their efforts to save the remaining
I natural public water resources, ootn
for irrigation and power, which are
/ still under public control in the far
west. The writer knows from long ex-
perience that these public officers are
| subjected to the most persistent ana
insidious attacks by private interests
| whenever they show disposition TO
protect the public in passing on such
| applications. Mr.. Pinchot is the most
/ advanced advocate in actively favor
ing and enforcing policies for conserv-
ing the remaining water and power OPP
| portunities on government lands for
the public benefit.
1.-THE city of Los Angeles, being alive
| to the power situation in California, Is
planning for it's future development
and protection in the location and con-
struction of it's aqueduct. Its policy is
of special interest as indicating a pos
sible method of municipal development
and conservation.
Los Angeles Takes First Rank
"Thus the city of Los Angeles takes
first rank in supporting the policy of
conserving natural resources for the
benefit of the public. To be wise, look
| innr hnt n ma and m the Future
| the citizens of this municipality should
view with grave concern any infringe
ments upon these rights now achieved.
1.-THE history of the efforts of the city
| of Pasadena to construct municipal
electric lighting and power system is
| interesting as indicative of the attt-
tude of power companies toward pub
lie competition. This city contains
about 30 900 inhabitants. One of the
large hydro-electric companies which
! operates in seven Southern California
counties and twenty towns was in bust
ness at this point. In 1907 the city
built a steam electric plant for street
lighting and, despite very active COM
petition and cutting in prices, this
municipal plant made so good show
ingNunder the direction of e. F. Scat
tergood, electrical engineer, that the
citizens, In the spring of 1909, by a
substantially enlarge the works.
1.-THE power companies by court pro-
ceedings endeavored to enjoin the
building of the plant, on the theory
that it was unfair competition, and
fought the cases through the courts
to the supreme court of the United
States, where they finally withdrew
their case before a decision was reached
by that tribunal.
Limitation Is Given
Under the federal right of way act
of 1891, a limitation of the time in
which construction is to be completed
is stated. This is placed at five years,
though the right to terminate grants
made under that act Is questioned. AS
these approved grants terminate by
time limitation, where. plants have not
been constructed, 1t is to be earnestly
hoped that these rights will be can
celed and, If reissued, that 1t will be
| under laws that more effectively con-
serve public as against private inter-
ests, as suggested by ex-President
| Roosevelt
Mature has been most lavish with
| the blessings that she has bestowed
upon the commonwealth of California,
and 1t is but typical of the west. For
ests and mines abound, agriculture Is
most diversified, and magnificent har-
bors open the gateway to the world 5
commerce. The one deficiency Is ade-
quate coal, and the oil supply is not
permanent; but as long as the sun
shines and the oceans last, the rains
and SHOWS of our lofty mountains will
furnish light heat, power and trans
portation. These are essentials of
modern life, and should no more be
permitted to become the special, un-
restricted privilege of the few than
the air we breathe"
The Galpin Shakespeare club held its
regular meeting Wednesday morning in
hall, Mrs. John Kahn, leader. "The
Tempest" was the play under consid-
Grafton. Mrs. Pettis read a paper on
Later English Drama" and Mrs. F.
D. Jones presented Growth by Ser
vice" Mrs. ]. r. Thomas gave the
current Shakespearean commentary.
After luncheon the annual election of
officers took place. Mrs. George Rice
| was reelected president; Mrs. J. It.
Fitzgerald, vice president; Mrs. j.
Stearns, recording secretary; Mrs.
Clara Baker, corresponding secretary;
o. Bryant, director. Mrs. j. T. Fitz-
gerald, Mrs. e. R. Osborne and Mrs.
Helen Steckel were chosen delegates to
the state federation at Del Monte.
The Galpin Shakespeare class COM
menced the study of 1.-THE Merchant of
Venice Friday afternoon.
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The California Business Woman's
association will meet Tuesday evening
in Assembly hall, Y. w. C. A. building.
After a brief business session Mrs.
Pearl Adams Spauldlng will speak on
How to Build a Club House Without
Funds" All women interested in the
49, = l.
An exhibit of Oriental rugs of great
value is being arranged for Tuesday
| afternoon of next week at the Woman'S
| club house, when the Friday Morning
| club will entertain with their April
afternoon tea.
Drian Kupetian, an Armenian and an
expert on the subject of Oriental rugs,
will speak. Mrs. e. H. Miller will be
hostess for the afternoon, being assist
ed by other members of the club.
| s.
Mrs Morton Haig of the Alhambra
Wednesday Morning club was enter
tanned by Mesdames Abbot Kinney and
NJ M Merry at the Venice Pick and
| Shovel club Tuesday. After luncheon
at the Windward hotel the party, COM
posed of members of the club and their
guest, visited the various points of
interest in Venice, after which they at
| tended the regular meeting of the club
at the Ship hotel.
| After a short business session Mrs.
Haig addressed the club on 1.-THE
Household Lines of Shakespeare" The
paper was voted one of the most en-
! Pertaining ever presented before the
organization, and though long, held the
| attention of all present to the last