anaheim-gazette 1905-04-27

NIGHT IRRIGATION TO BE THING OF PAST Water Stockholders Resolve to Provide Reservoir for Anaheim District—To Irrigate in Daytime Hereafter There was no quorum at the meeting of stockholders in the Anaheim Union Water company on Saturday, and the proposition to bond the company in $300,000 went by default. However an important meeting of stockholders resulted, and a resolution was unanimously adopted favoring the construction of a reservoir to do away with the necessity for night irrigation in the Anaheim district. It was also the consensus of opinion on the part of the large number of stockholders present that another election be called to bond the company in $300,000 or upward in order to carry into effect plans already outlined and for the construction of a reservoir. While there was a large gathering of stockholders present, and nothing was said publicly against the propriety amount of money realized for sale of bonds, necessary for the enlarging the present reservoir constructing a new one for the ing of water to that part of the south of the sandwash, the object to do away with the necessity of water. The resolution was second Frank Shanly. Mr. Porter supported his re- by saying Anaheim irrigators be provided with a reservoir, night irrigation might be done with. He believed the company either enlarge the Tuffree reservoir a capacity sufficient to supply Anaheim irrigators or that a reservoir at site should be constructed. F. R. Holcomb said the comp some time ago purchased a r site at Yorba, and asked what ing done with it. He doubted Tuffree reservoir could be sufficiently to supply Anaheim tors, for he noticed the street pretty low sometimes when he water for irrigation. H. H. Hale favored enlarg Tuffree reservoir, but said take money to do it. Person opposed the Yorba reservoir, it would cost a lot of money to hold water. He referred to the sity for making the draw g strong so as not to menace property. The resolution was after necessity for night irrigation in the Anaheim district. It was also the consensus of opinion on the part of the large number of stockholders present that another election be called to bond the company in $300,000 or upward in order to carry into effect plans already outlined and for the construction of a reservoir. While there was a large gathering of stockholders present, and nothing was said publicly against the propriety of a bond issue for necessary improvements, yet an under-current of objection to the item providing for pumping plants was undoubtedly the reason for the lack of a quorum. The bonds would have been defeated had they come to a vote, and by common consent they were permitted to go by default. Chairman Crowther called the meeting to order shortly after 10, and a call of the roll showed only 2600 shares represented, out of a total of 8000. The chairman announced that an informal meeting would be held, for discussion of matters pertinent to the issue before the irrigators. Max Nebelung took the floor and said that one of the stumbling blocks against bonds was that irrigators in the southern end of the district felt they had not been treated fairly in the matter of night irrigation. Northside irrigators have for years been required to do no night irrigation, having a reservoir to draw from during the day-time. He pictured the inconveniences of night irrigation, adding that he would infinitely prefer to pay double rates for day water than to have the cheaper supply at night. The company some years ago purchased a reservoir site at Yorba. He wanted to know why this reservoir had not been constructed. Before southside irrigators would agree to vote for bonds they would have to be placed on equal footing with northsiders on night irrigation. Mrs. Langenberger was positive in her assertions that Anaheim irrigators did not want pump water for irrigation. They had been using river water for fifty years, and they were satisfied to keep on with that supply. She also criticised the plan of floating stock about, and said that while she owned 60 acres and had 101 shares of water stock upon it, other irrigators on the north side had their lands insufficiently pretty low sometimes when he water for irrigation. H. H. Hale favored enlarged Tuffree reservoir, but said he take money to do it. Person opposed the Yorba reservoir, it would cost a lot of money to hold water. He referred to the city for making the draw strong so as not to menace property. The resolution was after a discussion adopted without dissent. C. C. Chapman spoke at some upon the situation, favoring destruction of a reservoir, either ing the Tuffree or constructing Yorba reservoir, in order to with night water in Anaheim ever, he asked, where would they be taken from? The direct already appropriated the more various purposes, and he could such action wise. He offered allowing amendment: Resolved, That it is the senate assembled stockholders that the Directors be requested to so the amount of the proposed be as to raise an additional sum to provide a means of giving heim day water only. The amendment was seconded O. Rust. Mr. Porter said the amendments perfectly satisfactory to himself. After further discussion the ment was unanimously carried. Sidney Holman objected to of $10,000 for pumping plants opposed to the pumping plant. Mr. Hale said other companies using pumping plants, and he see why this company could not same successfully. The donor water is so great that something be done to increase the super thought Horseshoe Bend fur most available site for a larger plant. The meeting adjourned w definite expression of opinion pumping plants. Mr. Crowther said after the that another bond election was called in the fall, and that pro amount large enough to cons Yorba reservoir would be substockholders. International Riparian President Roosevelt has a special commission to deal with Mrs. Langenberger was positive in her assertions that Anaheim irrigators did not want pump water for irrigation. They had been using river water for fifty years, and they were satisfied to keep on with that supply. She also criticised the plan of floating stock about, and said that while she owned 60 acres and had 101 shares of water stock upon it, other irrigators on the north side had their lands insufficiently stocked, thus escaping burdens of assessments, and getting all the water they want by renting stock from their neighbors. This was one of the crying shames of the company, and would have to be remedied before she would consent to vote for bonds for further improvements. B. F. Porter said he wished to offer a resolution instructing the directors to expend a sufficient amount from the bonds to supply a reservoir for Anaheim irrigators. In view of the fact that the directors had already apportioned the amount to be derived, he asked that the opinion of the company's attorney be asked relative to the legality of his resolution. Attorney Melrose was telephoned for and gave it as his opinion that the meeting was competent to pass any resolution, as expressing the sense of stockholders there assembled. The directors were in honor bound, he said, to disburse the moneys received from the bond sale in accordance with their letter to stockholders, but the latter had it in their power to direct such changes as they saw fit. Mr. Porter thereupon offered the following resolution: Resolved, That it is the sense of the stockholders present that the Board of Directors be requested to use a suffici- ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1905 of money realized from the bills, necessary for the purpose of the present reservoir or a new one for the furnishing to that part of the district sandwash, the object being with the necessity of night solution was seconded by only. Mr supported his resolution Anaheim irrigators should be with a reservoir, so that motion might be done away believed the company should uge the Tuffree reservoir to sufficient to supply Anaheim or that a reservoir at another be constructed. Comb said the company had ago purchased a reservoir a, and asked what was bewith it. He doubted if the reservoir could be enlarged to supply Anaheim irrigace noticed the stream gets sometimes when he is using irrigation. Lale favored enlarging the reservoir, but said it would try to do it. Personally he Yorba reservoir, because it a lot of money to make it. He referred to the necesmaking the draw good and was not to menace life and in Montana have alarmed the Canadians. Arising in the United States, this river flows into Canada and back again into Montana. The Canadians have been making large use of the waters on their side, which has led to a project by the people of Montana to cut out the entire bend in the river on the Canadian side by a canal, the effect of which would be to completely deprive the Canadians of water. The commission will have to deal with some entirely new questions of international law relative to riparian rights. As the result of the conference with Secretary Taft it was decided, as projects such as the international dam across the Rio Grande river and the reclamation dam on the Colorado river had been authorized by congress, there was nothing to do but to proceed with the work, leaving the broader question of international riparian rights to be treated diplomatically. Chamber of Commerce Convenes At the chamber of commerce meeting on Thursday evening the memship committee handed in the names of Ben Dauser, A. Litten, C. I. Hoople and Steve Cottle as new members. Tnere is $14 73 in the treasury. Committeeman Wallop reported verbally in reference to the existence of a "chinatown" in this city. The com- BUENA PARK Easter services were observed. Congregational church in mute manner than ever before. Corbin preached a masterful speech to selections from vinyl sung by Mrs. John Gifted contralto. Mrs. Pepper possessor of a voice of unusualness and power, and endeared to the large assemblage. The choir, composed of Harry Edw. Angell, Miss Sloane Marjorie Speidel, sang sweet Mrs. Corbin and Mrs. Low the piano accompaniments. was tastefully decorated with flowers and the services were remembered with befittingness. An entertainment and conbeing given in the near future school hall to raise funds for ment of the organ recently held at the Congregational church. Harry Whitaker and two Saturday for the west fork's Gabriel river, north of W for a few days trout fishing son opens May 1st and H misses a yearly trip to which is classed as one of trout fishing. A despatcher from the perintendent's office of S. At the chamber of commerce meeting on Thursday evening the membership committee handed in the names of Ben Dauser, A. Litten, C. I. Hoople and Steve Cottle as new members. Tnere is $14 73 in the treasury. Committeeeman Wallop reported verbally in reference to the existence of a "chinatown" in this city. The committee visited the place and found the condition there not of the cleanest by a long shot. The health officer would compel the chinese to clean up but to oust the chinks is another matter. A new law governs just such cases as this and until that phase of the matter can be looked into the case will remain in statu quo. In conversation with one of the directors the owner of the premises hoped the chamber would not be too severe. The property represents in part an outlay, he says, of $11,000. He receives the munificent rental of eleven dollars. "There are eleven tenants," he said, "and each pays a dollar apiece—no, ten pay a dollar each and the other sweeps the sidewalk." [Laughter.] A discussion of the pathological situation was indulged in. Options on four sites have been secured and a neat sum has been subscribed. A committee consisting of Messrs. Rust, Michod, Dickel, Hutchinson and Adams was appointed to solicit subscriptions. A representative citizen will be sent to Sacramento to espouse our claims for the station. At latest accounts the outlook for this city securing the laboratory was very bright. Dr. Beebe was in attendance upon the meeting and addressed the director upon the inauguration of a night telephone service. It would be a benefit to the medico-legal fraternity, and in fact to many other lines of business, to have night service with the contiguous country. In order to secure the service about 100 more subscribers would have to be secured. A committee consisting of Drs. Beebe and Adams, H. A. Dickel, Wm. Falkenstein and John Hartung was appointed to solicit subscribers. It also will be the aim of the committee to have the day service improved. "I am heartily in favor of the night service," said a director, "but would like very much to have day service first." Others were Chamber of Commerce Convenes At the chamber of commerce meeting on Thursday evening the membership committee handed in the names of Ben Dauser, A. Litten, C. I. Hoople and Steve Cottle as new members. Tnere is $14 73 in the treasury. Committeeeman Wallop reported verbally in reference to the existence of a "chinatown" in this city. The committee visited the place and found the condition there not of the cleanest by a long shot. The health officer would compel the chinese to clean up but to oust the chinks is another matter. A new law governs just such cases as this and until that phase of the matter can be looked into the case will remain in statu quo. In conversation with one of the directors the owner of the premises hoped the chamber would not be too severe. The property represents in part an outlay, he says, of $11,000. He receives the munificent rental of eleven dollars. "There are eleven tenants," he said, "and each pays a dollar apiece—no, ten pay a dollar each and the other sweeps the sidewalk." [Laughter.] A discussion of the pathological situation was indulged in. Options on four sites have been secured and a neat sum has been subscribed. A committee consisting of Messrs. Rust, Michod, Dickel, Hutchinson and Adams was appointed to solicit subscriptions. A representative citizen will be sent to Sacramento to espouse our claims for the station. At latest accounts the outlook for this city securing the laboratory was very bright. Dr. Beebe was in attendance upon the meeting and addressed the director upon the inauguration of a night telephone service. It would be a benefit to the medico-legal fraternity, and in fact to many other lines of business, to have night service with the contiguous country. In order to secure the service about 100 more subscribers would have to be secured. A committee consisting of Drs. Beebe and Adams, H. A. Dickel, Wm. Falkenstein and John Hartung was appointed to solicit subscribers. It also will be the aim of the committee to have the day service improved. "I am heartily in favor of the night service," said a director, "but would like very much to have day service first." Others were National Riparian Rights At Roosevelt has appointed commission to deal with three questions which have arisen in the diversion and interference of the course of international commission consists of field, solicitor for the state; Special Assistant Attoral M.C. Burch and Prof. Newell of the Geological Board has just had its first meeting. Questions before the commissioned the subject of extension between the state and Mexico on the south rim of Canada, as repreent Great Britain on the north. With there is that long-stands diversity growing out of the of the Rio Grande and the waters of the upper river for purposes in American territory injury of the Mexican farm-right bank of the river. The claim that the Rio Grande rise and consequently that this of the water is in violation international law. Westward the commission is on the Colorado river, where waters in American territory about to be diverted, to of the Mexican ranchers in California. North the Milk river projects the contiguous country. In order to secure the service about 100 more subscribers would have to be secured. A committee consisting of Drs. Beebe and Adams, H. A. Dickel, Wm. Falkenstein and John Hartung was appointed to solicit subscribers. It also will be the aim of the committee to have the day service improved. "I am heartily in favor of the night service," said a director, "but would like very much to have day service first." Others were of the same opinion. The chamber voted to expend $15 for advertising literature concerning this city furnished by a Mr. Boyer. Several communications making inquiries concerning this section were received. There were present Directors Ahlborn, Michod, Adams*, Wallop, Miller and Dr. Adams. Pathological Station Subscription lists have been out continuously during the week and yesterday President Ahlborn of the chamber of commerce said the full amount of $1000 would probably be raised by the end of the week. The departure of Messrs. Walker and Neff for Sacramento, to present Anaheim's claims before the governor, has been delayed for a few days pending the securing of the amount necessary to purchase the site. They will probably leave for the north in the course of a week or so. Private lessons given in the Spanish language, or in class, by Prof. A. R. Vejar, practical teacher of languages Especial terms for month of May. Postal card to box 217, city. Harry Sloane has retreated Michigan where he has been medical college and will lose county. Mexican Colonies A number of gentlemen in a Mexican colony scheme Cayce has been promoting months past, met in Judge office on Saturday evening at J. N. Long and Bob Sparks Mexico and inspect the land colonists. About 100 colonists in and elsewhere in Southern have paid $25 each for these lands, which are situated apas. Long and Sparks leaving for Mexico within First Cherries Sacramento, April 22.—T carload of cherries was New York today by the fruit distributors. This is shipment of a carload of the history of the state by weeks. Now that warm weather come again cherries will in large quantities. The first carload of strawberries was shipped from Sacramento county, today. Cherries in smaller consignments going forward for three weeks. The nineteen carloads o' from Antioch passed Sacramento and New York today mand there being very great prices. BUENA PARK services were observed in the national church in more elaboration than ever before. Rev. Reached a masterful sermon. Regregation listened with great to selections from Elijah dewing by Mrs. John Perry, the contralto. Mrs. Perry is the voice of unusual sweet power, and endeared herself large assemblage. The church composed of Harry Whitaker, Angell, Miss Sloane and Miss Speidel, sang sweet anthems. Orbin and Mrs. Lovett played to accompaniments. The church beautifully decorated with beautiful and the services will long be offered with befitting reverence. Entertainment and concert will fill in the near future in the hall to raise funds for the pay-the organ recently installed in regational church. Whitaker and two sons leave for the west forks on the San River, north of Wilson peak, days trout fishing. The sea-s May 1st and Harry never a yearly trip to the stream classed as one of the best for fishing. atcher from the division student's office of S. P. has been Meeting of City Trustees The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening. Present, Messrs. Rust, Schwenckert and Berdrow. Street Supt. Steadman reported the laying of 180 feet of 2-inch water pipe to residences of Prof. Fruh and Misses Aubert on Los Angeles street. Hauling dirt for filling-in purposes on highways. Approved. Recommended by street superintendent that cement sidewalks built by C. Schindler on Center and Hermine streets be accepted. So ordered. Public Improvement committee reported the barn at power house put in order and teams now will be better housed. Committee on hitching racks reported objection by residents to placing rack on Lemon street lot. Sites in rear of city hall and on the Deutsch property were suggested. Berdrow said one on each end of town would be good thing. More time to committee. In regard to gas company laying pipes on streets not now in their franchise. Opinion of City Attorney Melrose, company must secure new franchise, and to make arrangement necessary for expenses in such cases. Deed from L. Nemetz to city for sidewalk received and approved by attorney. Accepted. To be recorded. Marshal Steadman investigated Mc- the organ recently installed in congregational church. Whitaker and two sons leave for the west forks on the San River, north of Wilson peak, days trout fishing. The seas May 1st and Harry never a yearly trip to the stream classed as one of the best for fishing. atcher from the division student's office of S. P. has been line this week interviewing and their assistants and stopped all upon Agent Kennedy. The usual visits of the despatcher is venture and he comes to enlightenies in the multiplicity of dutiful new ones are constantly going out. construction crew of the electric are at present at work this Martesia on their way to Santa The work is being pushed rapid by the electric gong will soon be in the land. other Thompson, one of the best residents of this section, died at age in the Cypress district at 2 oon Tuesday morning. Death caused by stomach trouble and aiation of disorders, of which he suffered for years. Mr. Thompson died in this section and on his at Laguna in this county for years, and had a wide circle of distances throughout the county. Several occurred at Santa Ana on day. McKaughan, an authority on this raising some of the finest be seen here, and I will have a of them to go on the track in the future. Millikin's cozy cottage is near completion. James R. Walker of Pine Ridge, Dakota, brother of S. O. Walker Park, is visiting that gentleman. L. Damron was a visitor to the seat on Tuesday. Sloane has returned from man where he has been attending college and will locate in this Mexican Colonists number of gentlemen interested in can colony scheme, which Rex has been promoting for some said one on each end of town would be good thing. More time to committee. In regard to gas company laying pipes on streets not now in their franchise. Opinion of City Attorney Melrose, company must secure new franchise, and to make arrangement necessary for expenses in such cases. Deed from L. Nemetz to city for sidewalk received and approved by attorney. Accepted. To be recorded. Marshal Steadman investigated McFarland's horse hotel. He found no sick horses. Once a poor horse hard driven from Long Beach had been taken in and it subsequently died. "He expected sick horse there and perhaps some would die," so quote the marshal. No action. J. D. Heitshusen addressed a letter to the council asking for a retail liquor license. He stated further he would build a nice brick building for his business and would bring his family here to live. Would build residence. It would appear that Mr. Heitshusen is a man of means and no doubt would be desirable acquisition to our society. But just recently the trustees put a limit upon saloons. We have seven. Messrs. Schwenckert and Rust looked upon the request with disfavor. Berdrow rather inclined to favor it. The ordinance could be repealed, the new man would pay the expense. The council wavered and diplomatically passed it up until such time when a full board would be present. Petition presented by Rev. John Berg asking for an arc lamp at intersection of Lemon and Broadway. The same request had been made before. The cost for arcs is quite high, and several are in the neighborhood. It was decided to install a thirtytwo. That will help some. Jos. Hatfield wrote asking to change location of his fruit emporium from its present stand to a point on Center place just opposite Nagle's. Granted. F. J. Decker of Los Angeles wrote asking permission to erect a wooden structure on Lemon street, to be used as an implement store. To the next meeting. Clerk Merritt reported collection of $30 from the Eagles for privilege of holding picnic April 30. The marshal wants some deputies. Now, don't all you fellers speak at once! It was ordered that W. E. Shannon and Ben Lensing be appointed drivers Mexican Colonists Number of gentlemen interested in Mexican colony scheme, which Rex has been promoting for some past, met in Judge Howard's Saturday evening and selected long and Bob Sparks to go to and inspect the lands offered colonists. 100 colonists in this county where in Southern California paid $25 each for the purchase of lands, which are situated in Chi-Long and Sparks contemplate for Mexico within a few days. First Cherries Mendo, April 22.—The first full load of cherries was shipped for work today by the California distributors. This is the earliest out of a carload of cherries in history of the state by about two years. Now that warm weather has rain cherries will go forward with quantities. First carload of "new crop" cherries was shipped from Florin, Mendo county, today. Strawberr smaller consignments have been forward for three weeks. Nineteen carloads of asparagus entioch passed Sacramento for sale and New York today, the deere being very great at fancy place just opposite Nagle's. F. J. Decker of Los Angeles wrote asking permission to erect a wooden structure on Lemon street, to be used as an implement store. To the next meeting. Clerk Merritt reported collection of $30 from the Eagles for privilege of holding picnic April 30. The marshal wants some deputies. Now, don't all you fellers speak at once! It was ordered that W. E. Shannon and Ben Lensing be appointed drivers of city teams during pleasure of the board. Mr. Beals of the gas house builders asked for the loan of city oil wagon. In addition will buy load of oil; price $1 per barrel. Granted. This is the time of year when people should clean up their premises. The clerk was instructed to so notify the citizens. Everybody get busy! Street superintendent to look up hours of street sprinkler. N. Hart desires to put in cesspool in rear of his building next city hall. Would like city to stand half lot and half expense. Further time. It was reported Lemon street near powerhouse was in bad shape, the street being higher than sidewalk. Will have to wait until treasury gets financially better. Public improvements committee is to look over the sidewalk field with a view of making additions. Bills to amount of $105 20 were ordered paid. Adjourned. Gus and Hugo Strodthoff, Dr. Houck, F. Yungbluth, and the Misses Adelle Strodthoff, Olga Zeus, Marie Egge and Hettie Weisel of this city and Miss Jensen of Los Angeles spent Sunday at the county park and at Modjeska ranch.