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Collection: Directories and Documents > Pamphlets

Before the California Railroad Commission of the State of California, Reply Brief of Excelsior Water and Power Company (PH 10-8)(November 1921) (29 pages)

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3 used by it as a guide in establishing a just rate. “In consequence of the stipulation in question the study of the water situation under the Applicant’s system was undertaken under the general direction of the United States Department of Agriculture; the investigation and report having been made by Mr. J. B. Brown. A copy of the report was introduced in evidence at the hearing and is Applicant’s ‘Exhibit 2’ herein.” Also to the following language contained in Decision No. 7022 rendered by the Railroad Commission following the submission of Application No. 4423: “This Commission urges upon the water users of this system that they use their best endeavor tc put the water to a higher use, either by developing orchards or otherwise, and gradually eliminate the use of water for purposes which must necessarily be unprofitable in a district where the cost of water delivered is high. “The development of a further water supply for any considerable area of land under this system, would necessitate the construction of a dam for the purpose of impounding water. “This development, however, is dependent upon the water users putting their land to its most beneficial use. We believe that there should be a concerted action on the part of applicant and all of its consumers, to develop this district and put the.