anaheim-gazette 1905-08-10

PUMP-WATER INCIDENT CAUSES COMMENT Water Board Resolves to Deliver It to Anaheim and Yorba Irrigators—Protest Lodged With Board Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company. On call of the roll the following directors were found to be present, namely, A. S. Bradford, H. H. Hale, G. W. Sherwood, and J. P. Zeyn. On motion Zeyn was appointed chairman pro tem. The minutes of the preceding meeting of July 15 were read and approved. Bradford reported no progress on the Wittmer ditch and asked further time. Further time was granted. The Ditch committee also reported having given to Mr. Peelor the privilege of putting in a ditch as requested by him provided he kept far enough from our canal. Superintendent Porter reported having given permission to A. Tousseau to pump water from the reservoir for either likely to prove dangerous vegetable life. The motion was seconded by Hale and duly adopted. The chair appointed Hale and Ford as the committee to represent Board in the proposed committee investigation. Petition from Wm. Berkenstocked the privilege of purchasing the Company four barrels of cement for use on his ranch. Granted. The following second quarter report of the Committee of Management of the Durkee ranch was received and filed. Moved by Bradford, Resolved, That the Anaheim Union Water Company, a corporation, sell to Joseph Helmsen, for the cooperation of four hundred dollars, subject to the Deed of Trust hereto executed by said corporation on December 15th, 1894, to the Union Company of San Francisco, and with Deed of Trust is recorded in Book page 67, of Deeds, Records of County of Orange, the following described lot, piece or parcel of land in the City of Anaheim, County Orange, State of California, and described as follows, to wit: Lot Eighteen (18) in Block “A” of the “Court” as shown on a map recorded Book 14, page 13 of Miscellaneous words of Los Angeles County, California and that the vice president and secretary of this corporation be and are hereby authorized and directed execute, for and on behalf of this corporation, and under its corporate naming and seal a deed of great value. Bradford reported no progress on the Wittmer ditch and asked further time. Further time was granted. The Ditch committee also reported having given to Mr. Peelor the privilege of putting in a ditch as requested by him provided he kept far enough from our canal. Superintendent Porter reported having given permission to A. Tousseau to pump water from the reservoir for his sheep but that he has been expressly forbidden to take his sheep within the slope of the reservoir. The report of the Finance committee was received and filed and the secretary and chairman pro tem were authorized to issue warrants in payment of the demands therein recommended. The report of the secretary was received and filed. The reports of the treasurer and the superintendent were each in turn received and filed. A communication from J. H. Brunworth asked the privilege of taking a holiday of two weeks. Granted, and he was also allowed to employ an assistant for the said two weeks to act as zanjero during his absence. On motion the superintendent was granted two weeks' leave of absence. On motion the secretary was granted two weeks' leave of absence on same terms as the zanjero. Mrs. C. Langenberger, M. Nebelung et al appeared before the board and presented a petition as follows: To the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company: The undersigned stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company respectfully represent: That they have been informed that it is the intention of the Board of Directors to supply the irrigators in Anaheim during the summer months exclusively with water pumped from the Company's wells, and to supply the irrigators served from the Cajon canal with river water. If this is the determination of the Board, we most earnestly protest against it. There should be no discrimination among stockholders in the distribution of well and river water, and justice to all the stockholders demands that the well water be pumped into the Cajon canal, mixed with the river water, and then be distributed impartially. The stockholders in Anaheim have for over 45 years been using water from the river, and we deny the legal or moral right of the Board to divert it from them. County of Orange, the following described lot, piece or parcel of land located in the City of Anaheim, County Orange, State of California, and described as follows, to wit: Lot Eighteen (18) in Block "A" of the "Co-Tract", as shown on a map recorded Book 14, page 13 of Miscellaneous orders of Los Angeles County, California and that the vice president and secretary of this corporation be and are hereby authorized and directed execute, for and on behalf of this corporation, and under its corporate name and seal, a deed of grant, bargain sale of said described premises to said Joseph Helmsen, subject to Deed of Trust aforesaid. The motion was seconded by M. Hale and duly adopted. A communication from J. Schneider asked the privilege of chasing ten barrels of cement for construction work on his ranch. Grant On motion of Bradford the superintendent was instructed to put in a order or an arch crossing over the Wagditch, provided Mr. Berkenstock haul the necessary gravel. Applications on file for the transfer of stock were granted by the Board with the exception of that of A. Sell to the order of Mrs. Adams, who transfer was authorized to be made soon as it shall be shown that C. Bissell is the only heir of A. Bissell deceased. The matter of the claim of the San Fe Ry. Co. for alleged damages from this company on account fire was referred to the attorney. On motion the meeting adjourned. P. H. KRICK, Se The Anaheim Union Water Company EDITOR GAZETTE.—What is it being? Where is it drifting, after these years of its existence? The writer would say to ultimate run should there be no possible escape from the present asinine way in which its business is run by a most incompetent board of directors. I will not back many years to find fault with management of this most valuable property. I will speak of the present Only a few months ago the direct called an election for the voting bonds. They wanted only a very small sum, merely a bagatelle, something like $300,000. Part of this was for the payment of outstanding indebtedness and a little more was for improvements and a large chunk was for directors to keep in cold storage, to If this is the determination of the Board, we most earnestly protest against it. There should be no discrimination among stockholders in the distribution of well and river water, and justice to all the stockholders demands that the well water be pumped into the Cajon canal, mixed with the river water, and then be distributed impartially. The stockholders in Anaheim have for over 45 years been using water from the river, and we deny the legal or moral right of the Board to divert it from them. (Signed by about 150 stockholders.) The Board was addressed by Mrs. Langenberger and Mr. Nebelung in behalf of the petitioners. After some discussion of the matters mentioned in the petition, it was moved by G. S. Sherwood: Whereas it appears that certain stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company object to the proposed use of water from the pumping plant of the said Company soon to be placed in operation, and, Whereas, The additional supply of 400 inches of water will prove of inestimable benefit to the district, and, Whereas, The new supply cannot be elevated to the upper canal without large and continuous expense to meet the requirements of the petitioners, and whereas, it is the desire of the Board of Directors to be just and fair in the matter, Therefore, be it resolved, That a committee from the petitioners be appointed to give ocular demonstration to the Board of Directors of the detrimental effects of pumped water upon trees or other vegetation, and also. Be it resolved, That a committee from the petitioners and the Board of Directors be empowered to have analyzed by the State University, samples of the pumped water, and of the ordinary ditch water, with the view of ascertainting the relative value of each for the purposes of irrigation; and the ascertainment of any qualities in back many years to find fault with management of this most valuable property. I will speak of the present Only a few months ago the direct called an election for the voting bonds. They wanted only a very small sum, merely a bagatelle, something like $300,000. Part of this was for payment of outstanding indebtedness and a little more was for improvements and a large chunk was for directors to keep in cold storage, to used as they in their wisdom saw wisely or otherwise, principally to latter. What did the stockholders do? Our election day they very sensibly stayed home. Only the directors and perhaps a few henchmen were there to vote, of course the bonds did not carry. What was the real meaning of their defeat? I will tell you: Lack of confidence. Let us vote no more bond until we have men at the head of our water company who are competent to handle big things. Men who, when they do call for a bond election, will be able to tell the stockholders where every dollar is going to be spent and what prospect the stockholders have of getting back a reasonable profit on their investment. No many months ago stock was held at $a share, now one can get it at $4 Why? First, the people are sick and tired of paying assessments and getting no returns. So they sell their water stock and put in pumping plants. They do this as a business venture. The form companies and the A. U. W. C. directors allow them the use of their ditches free. I say free, because their ridiculous sum charged—35 cents a day—is not even pay for the work of keep- to prove dangerous to was seconded by H. H. adopted. appointed Hale and Bradcommittee to represent the proposed committee of in Wm. Berkenstock askage of purchasing from four barrels of cement branch. Granted. ing second quarterly Committee of Managerkee ranch was received Bradford, that the Anaheim Union ny, a corporation, will delmsen, for the considhundred dollars, and Deed of Trust heretofore aid corporation on De194, to the Union Trust on Francisco, and which is recorded in Book 95, seeds, Records of said age, the following dese or parcel of land situof Anaheim, County of California, and desers, to wit: Lot Eighteen "A" of the "Center own on a map recorded in 13 of Miscellaneous Recrecles County, California; ce president and secrecorporation be and they nized and directed to on behalf of this cornder its corporate name ing the ditches in repair. Did you ever hear of anything so utterly lacking in business judgment—let an opposition company use your ditches so that they can compete with you in selling water! Of course, this is a fine thing for the pumping plant companies. They did not have to pay thouands of dollars for these ditches, but the stockholders of the water company not only are paying assessments every year for the construction of these very ditches but in many cases in addition to paying assessments, they also have individually helped to pay for the con­ struction of these canals. Let these childish directors stop these pumping plant people from using the company's ditches and they might create a better demand for their stock. In some cases these pumping plant people retain a few shares of stock and in this way are enabled to fertilize their lands during the winter and spring months with river water, know­ing that their well water has not the life-giving qualities that the river wa­ter has, and thus deriving the same benefits from the water company as though they owned a share for each acre of ground irrigated. Let the stock of the water company be located. This would of itself create a demand for more stock. As it is at present, stock is transferred from one to another, and of course no one is going to pay assessments on stock that be California, Canada and New are conspicuous for the efforts to attract settlers, but in these case the work is largely supported by government. Though every California takes interest in the operation of the state, active work formed by the various developments associations which are support­the people, and the whole re­public sentiment for the upbuid­California. The members who support tha­ganizations share results with a part of the community. The Ca­Promotion Committee urges evi­zen of California to finance port his chamber of commerce, er promotion organization, to only money, but time and coun­local organization, to attain its best success, must be run on b principles. It takes money to and it takes the interest of a progressive element of the commu­put that community to the front secretaries devote a large part whole of their time to the work should be paid for their time, the work will be on a strictly b basis, and with some one acco­for results. It costs money to issue adve­matter and to care for correspo­ndent The press of the state of Califor­ne been loyal and steadfast in sup­plying the organizations. The men o large, the following desire or parcel of land situated of Anaheim, County of California, and desirs, to wit: Lot Eighteen "A" of the "Center own on a map recorded in 33 of Miscellaneous Recreies County, California; the president and secretary be and they organized and directed to hold on behalf of this cornder its corporate name of grant, bargain and related premises to the inmsen, subject to the foresaid. has seconded by H. M. adopted. Location from Justus and the privilege of purrels of cement for conon his ranch. Granted. Bradford the superintructed to put in a pipeing over the Wagner Mr. Berkenstock will try gravel. On file for the transfer granted by the Board of that of A. Bishof Mrs. Adams, which authorized to be made as shown that C. A. by heir of A. Bissell, the claim of the Santa Claire alleged damages due company on account of to the attorney. meeting adjourned. P. H. KRICK, Sec. Union Water Co. TTE.—What is it do it drifting, after all its existence? The way to ultimate ruin, be no possible escape asinine way in which run by a most incompetent rectors. I will not go to find fault with the this most valuable speak of the present. Years ago the directors on for the voting ofented only a very small bagatelle, something art of this was for the standing indebtedness were for improvee chunk was for the in cold storage, to be ing that their well water has not the life-giving qualities that the river water has, and thus deriving the same benefits from the water company as though they owned a share for each acre of ground irrigated. Let the stock of the water company be located. This would of itself create a demand for more stock. As it is at present, stock is transferred from one to another, and of course no one is going to pay assessments on stock that he can rent far cheaper from his neighbor. If stock was located instead of it being worth $45 as at present it would be sold at par or $100. No one not owning land in this district should be allowed to buy water stock. What is to prevent some capitalists buying up these shares wherever they can until they have a controlling interest and then run things to suit themselves. The water company's water right is worth millions if only the plant were properly developed. Let the company take a few lessons from the U.S. government and some private concerns. What are they doing for irrigation? They are building enormous storage reservoirs not only large enough to hold a summer's supply but sufficient if necessary for several years of draught. Los Angeles will expend $25,000,000 for water. We have not use for so great a supply but simply quote this to give an idea of the value of the water company's holdings. Instead of storing water the water company allows thousands of inches to go to waste, and then tries to give some of its consumers pumping-plant water. Have the Anaheim people paid water assessments all these years, now to be given pumping plant water? If they want this they can at much less cost to themselves put in their own pumping plants. Never! Anaheim will only stand for the same treatment as is given the other side. No partiality shall be shown. If certain directors so favor pumping plant water, let them put in their own wells. The Anaheim district has a right to the river water that can not legally be diverted from it. Why not build a large storage reservoir, so large that the company can furnish water to any one who wants it? Then it could sell the thousand of shares it has stored in its vaults doing no one any good. It costs money to issue advert matter and to care for correspondence. The press of the state of California been loyal and steadfast in supplying the organizations. The men of formia have constantly increased financial support of the work. There is nothing that will be better investment for the citizens' town than to improve their low Not only will it induce homeseek come in their midst, but it is a location of civic pride and it is attached by all residents and by allitors. Beautiful as many of the formia cities are, there is not a state which cannot be proved by further effort. Timey, money and system are required make a city beautiful. Well o' streets, clean yards, attractive buildings and homes are all conducted more satisfied feeling on the residents, and are inducements drivers to locate. Beautify the citizen make the home towns attractive operate with citizens who are indied, and work with zeal to make California city "A thing of beauty forever." Specialize some peculiar feature that will attract w and homeseekers. Support the chambers of commerce and dement associations. It will return ten-fold. Not a great amount money from a few people is required but a little from every one. Every should be a member of their local organization. Perils of the Desert W. F. Smith came in on Thursday from Las Vegas, Nev., where he Gus Strodthoff have been prosper for some time past and up to thercent illness which necessitated ing the latter to his home in this where he has been for a fortnight an attack of typhoid fever. Mr. states the two, in company of a named Dalton, had been prosper on the desert near Las Vegas. Camp was pitched near the Salt railroad, where they could obtain ter. This was placed in a barren in a few days it became covered with green film. "It was either that on nothing to find fault with the most valuable speak of the present. Years ago the directors on for the voting of only a very small bagatelle, something part of this was for the standing indebtedness were for improve- chunk was for the in cold storage, to be their wisdom saw fit—wise, principally the stockholders do? On very sensibly stayed directors and perhaps were there to vote, so did not carry. real meaning of this call you: Lack of con-vote no more bonds at the head of our who are competent tougs. Men who, when a bond election, will the stockholders just dollar is going to be prospect the stock-getting back a reason-eir investment. Not stock was held at $75 can get it at $45. People are sick and assessments and getting they sell their water pumping plants. They business venture. They and the A. U. W. Co. them the use of their day free, because the urged—35 cents a day for the work of keep-shown. If certain directors so favor pumping plant water, let them put in their own wells. The Anaheim district has a right to the river water that can not legally be diverted from it. Why not build a large storage reservoir, so large that the company can furnish water to any one who wants it? Then it could sell the thousand of shares it has stored in its vaults doing no one any good. I am informed that in order to enforce the locating of stock on land, the selling of more water stock and the enlargement of the irrigation district, the company would have to re-incorporate. Why should it not? The best thing the company can possibly do, is to re-incorporate. That will make it the great concern it should be. Large, properly constructed reservoirs will mean the ultimate passing of every pumping plant in this vicinity. No one will use well water when they can get beautiful, life-giving mountain stream water for less money. STOCKHOLDER. California Leads the World The organized work of building up the State, of advertising California's resources, products and opportunities to the world, of caring for new settlers and industries, and for visiting conventions, of beautifying localities, all this work is a business in itself and requires the same business principles to bring results as any other business. In this organized work California takes the lead. This state has more chambers of commerce, development organizations and promotion associations than any other state. Outside of ing the latter to his home in this where he has been for a fortnight an attack of typhoid fever. Mr. states the two, in company of a named Dalton, had been prosper on the desert near Las Vegas. camp was pitched near the Salt railroad, where they could obtain ter. This was placed in a barre in a few days it became covered green film. "It was either that or nothing," Smith. "We filled our canteens the best of it, and cooled it over by hanging it in the tents. The mometer registered 136 degrees. may think I am exaggerating, tell you we had to lay in our tent ered with a quilt to keep from roasted. "Strodthoff and I were taken and we lay for six days and nights able to get out. I had erysipela recovered sufficiently, with the A Dalton, to get Strodthoff out and him home. I am glad to hear that is getting better." The boys have a good proposition the desert, and have been engaged doing assessment work. Smith turned to the mine this week. As a result of their measurement Professor Alexander McAdie o San Francisco weather bureau Professor Le Conte of the state uni sity find that Mount Rainier is highest peak in the United States side of Alaska. From their barrical readings they place Rainier titude at 14,530 feet and that of M Whitney at 14,515 feet, with later obtained by gravity, water vapor, itude, temperature and elec r measurements. THE CITY TRUSTEES The city trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening; present, Rust, Darling, Fletcher, Schwenckert and Berdrow. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for July: Water $320 35, electric lights $459 40, licenses $492, total $1271 75. Delinquents collected: Water $30 15, license $1 25, lights $40 05, total $71 45. Delinquents reported: Water $49 75, license $21 55, total $71 30. Treasurer Hartung reported $929 92 in general fund and $907 50 in improvement fund No. 1; total in treasury $1837 42. Recorder Howard reported seven cases in his court during July; fines collected $30. Superintendent of streets reported water connections made for new Odd Fellows hall and residences of Peter Weisel, C. Bauer and Wm. Gebert. Residences of W. H. Spake, P. Weisel, Wm. Falkenstein, J. Helmsen and Mrs. Susmil had been wired. The finance committee reported approval of bills to the amount of $1,-229 96. The ordinance committee reported the new license ordinance, which was read for first time; also resolution of intention closing up ally in Gananl of the Desert Things came in on Thursday night. Nev., where he and I have been prospecting past and up to their reelection necessitated bringing to his home in this city, been for a fortnight with syphoid fever. Mr. Smith, in company of a miner, had been prospecting near Las Vegas. Their shed near the Salt Lake River they could obtain was placed in a barrel and it became covered with a money to issue advertising to care for correspondence. In the state of California has steadfast in supporting actions. The men of Cali-constantly increased their report of the work. Nothing that will be a bettent for the citizens of any who improve their locality. It induce homeseekers to midst, but it is an indiscr pride and it is appreciates and by all visible as many of the Cali-are, there is not a town in which cannot be much im-merter effort. Time, energy system are required to beautify. Well ordered yards, attractive buildings are all conducive to a bad feeling on the part of old are inducements to visit. Beautify the cities and one towns attractive. Cocitizens who are interest with zeal to make every day "A thing of beauty and Specialize some partic-that will attract visitors makers. Support the local commerce and developments. It will return in-l. Not a great amount of a few people is required, from everyone. Every one member of their local or- Fellows hall and residences of Peter Weisel, C. Bauer and Wm. Gebert. Residences of W. H. Spake, P. Weisel, Wm. Falkenstein, J. Helmsen and Mrs. Susmil had been wired. The finance committee reported approval of bills to the amount of $1,-229 96. The ordinance committee reported the new license ordinance, which was read for first time; also resolution of intention closing up ally in Gananl tract and for cement sidewalks on Clementina street. On motion of Fletcher, seconded by Berdrow, the city clerk was instructed to notify the gas company to apply for a new franchise. On motion of Darling, seconded by Fletcher, street superintendent was instructed to repair crosswalk between Asher & Falkenstein and Federman's. Marshal Steadman reported, in answer to an interrogatory by Trustee Darling, that he had issued 42 dog tags and was preparing to swoop down upon all stray dogs and make short shrift of them. Engineer Copeland submitted a supplementary report of expenses to be incurred for enlarging city power house and extending the water and lighting service. The figures do not materially differ from those in Copeland’s initial report, but go more into detail. The board decided to take up the report at a special meeting Friday evening. Copeland’s fee for his services, in event of installing the new works, will be $2000. Employes at the power house were given a ten-days’ layoff, each in turn, their wages to continue during their absence, and the city to employ an extra man during their vacation. Dr. Beebe was appointed health officer. The board discussed the propriety of forming an assessment district for the purpose of acquiring ground on Broadway for sidewalk purposes. The public improvement committee was authorized to interview property owners on that street and get their views upon the propriety of sidewalking that thoroughfare. Miss Carrie E. Roberts, city librarian, reported receipts during the year, $714 73; expenses, $539 52; balance in treasury, $175 21. Total volumes in library, 1072; new books received during year, 250. honest necessitated bringto his home in this city, been for a fortnight with syphoid fever. Mr. Smith in company of a miner had been prospecting near Las Vegas. Their hoped near the Salt Lake are they could obtain waplaced in a barrel and it became covered with a ter that or nothing," said filled our canteens with and cooled it over night in the tents. The thertetered 136 degrees. You am exaggerating, but I did to lay in our tents covuilt to keep from being and I were taken sick six days and nights, unI had erysipelas, but efficiently, with the aid of Strodthoff out and bring ham glad to hear that he er." A good proposition on have been engaged in ment work. Smith remine this week. of their measurements, Alexander McAdie of the weather bureau and monte of the state univerMount Rainier is the in the United States outFrom their barometthey place Rainier's alfeet and that of Mount 515 feet, with later data avity, water vapor, latture and electricity The public improvement committee was authorized to interview property owners on that street and get their views upon the propriety of sidewalking that thoroughfare. Miss Carrie E. Roberts, city librarian, reported receipts during the year, $714 73; expenses, $539 52; balance in treasury, $175 21. Total volumes in library, 1072; new books received during year, 250. Application of Union Brewing company for pipe connection with city water mains. Granted on usual conditions. C. Federman was granted permission to erect iron hitching posts in front of his place of business on Center street. Trustee Rust objected to similar posts on Los Angeles street, in front of Federman's property, owing to narrow sidewalk. Aug Backs asked the board to repair the condition of Lemon street near Cypress. To the superintendent of streets. Application of city driver for advance in salary. No action taken. A horse hitched to a vehicle belonging to C. Streheli, took fright while standing at the Santa Fe depot on Tuesday evening, and ran away. It collided with a buggy hitched to the rack, overturning it, and throwing to the ground the little daughter of Mr. Walls, who had several teeth knocked out and was otherwise severely bruised. The dance given at the operabouse by the Spanish dancing club on Saturday evening was a largely attended and very enjoyable affair. Excellent music was furnished and the dance continued until a late hour.