anaheim-gazette 1905-09-28

CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY VOLUME XXXV ANAHEIM, GREATER ORANGE COUNTY RIPE FOR DISCUSSION Norwalk and Artesia Will Probably Not Be Included In Consolidated Los Angeles—We Invite Them to Join With Us As is already quite well known throughout Orange county, the city of Los Angeles has for some time past been discussing the consolidation of that city with a portion of Los Angeles county. The Los Angeles Times of Thursday prints the following suggestion relative to the boundary line of the proposed new city and county: "How much territory is to be included is, next to the main question, the most important consideration. Those parts of the present territory not to reap any benefit from the water will not wish to be taxed for the cost of getting it. It will not be feasible to incorporate these sections in the new to the effect that Pomona will end to form a county, following its initial effect in the legislature later to establish such a county. In this event, Pomona will provide endeavor to include the Northern Artesia territory into its county information reaching here is the section prefers annexation to County. Let our citizens act quickly, end that this rich territory may nexed to the gem county of the land. NEW BANK ORGANIZE The German-American bank organized at a meeting held on day afternoon at the office of Chynoweth. The capital stock $25,000. The following officers chosen: H. W. Chynoweth, President Joseph Helmsen, Vice Presidents—H. W. Chynoweth, Helmsen, E. Barr, E. Michod, Spake, A. Nagle, all of this city Walter Snider and W. Scott Snider Long Beach and W. A. Bonynger Angeles. Mr. Snider is president of the Beach State bank, and Mr. Bonn president of the Commercial No. of Los Angeles. Mr. Snider was elected chair The Los Angeles Times of Thursday prints the following suggestion relative to the boundary line of the proposed new city and county: "How much territory is to be included is, next to the main question, the most important consideration. Those parts of the present territory not to reap any benefit from the water will not wish to be taxed for the cost of getting it. It will not be feasible to incorporate these sections in the new county and at the same time free them from a share of the obligations. Some persons suggest the area lying between the mountains, the sea and the San Gabriel river. This territory would be particularly bounded by a line beginning about Point Duma, above Santa Monica canyon, running thence along the crest of the mountains to a point above Hollywood; thence along the mountain crest running northerly past the Santa Susana Pass; thence easterly still along the ridge of the mountains above San Fernando and on to the forks of the San Gabriel river, and thence along the thread of that stream to its mouth below Long Beach; thence along the three-mile line up the coast to the point of beginning. The new water supply is believed to be ample for all uses in that area. Should such a suggestion commend itself to most of those interested, there will then arise the question as to what the portions of the present county outside the lines drawn above are to do with themselves. Undoubtedly there will be many heart-throbs among those remaining and those going away for old ties which have bound us together so long. Los Angeles county will lose much in territory and a citizenship of which we all have been proud. But the separation will make for permanent good to those who go as well as to those who stay. Another thing to be considered is existing water-rights, particularly along the San Gabriel river. There need be no difficulty on this head, but it is one of the subjects which must be thought out. There are other matters of interest which will come up for discussion and adjustment from time to time as progress is made in getting the water to the points of application, as well as in forming the new consolidated city and county. The entire problem, if approached Joseph Helmsen, Vice President-rectors—H. W. Chynoweth, Helmsen, E. Barr, E. Michod, Spake, A. Nagle, all of this city Walter Snider and W. Scott Snider Long Beach and W. A. Bonynger Angeles. Mr. Snider is president of the Beach State bank, and Mr. Bonynger president of the Commercial Nail of Los Angeles. Mr. Snider was elected chair of the meeting and Mr. Smith as secretary. Mr. Snider was in Anaheim spring with the intention of establishing a new bank, but later opened bank at Long Beach. He was closely identified with the new bank. Mr. Chynoweth will give up his entire attention to the new prise. A cashier has not yet beenlected, although the name of annent young business man connected with the chamber of commerce is mentioned in connection there. The bank has three sites from which to choose a location, one a building erected by Mrs. Mitchell up lot adjoining the Odd Fellows' other an offer made by Dickel to erect a building adjacent to the postoffice, and the third a made by N. Hart to erect a building on his property west of the city to contain three storerooms, or occupied by the bank, the other business firms. A selection made in the near future. Several times during the past announcement has been made on bank to be started here. He each time something has intervened sidetrack the enterprise. You backers of the institution have steadfastly to their purpose to new bank, feeling the field was viting one. The men back of among the most solid in the county, are popular with business in at home and abroad, and will n crown the enterprise with a measure of success. GOOD LAUNDRY PROJ At the regular meeting of the ber of commerce on Thursday of the subscription lists for funds along the San Gabriel river. There need be no difficulty on this head, but it is one of the subjects which must be thought out. "There are other matters of interest which will come up for discussion and adjustment from time to time as progress is made in getting the water to the points of application, as well as in forming the new consolidated city and county. "The entire problem, if approached with care, patience, deliberation, intelligence, and a determination to reach right results, can be solved for the best good of all concerned." The San Gabriel river here referred to is the New river to which reference was made in these columns recently when mention was made of the new consolidated city and county of Los Angeles. Older residents recall the time when the San Gabriel river ran in the channel now known as Old river. The stream for many years has run in what is generally known as New river. This suggested boundary line would exclude from the consolidated county a rich area of valuable territory embracing Artesia, Norwalk, La Mirada, Northam, Carmenita, and the fertile valley between San Gabriel river and Orange county's north boundary line. This territory should and doubtless will be annexed to Orange county. The subject should be taken up and discussed by our citizens. Indeed, the Anaheim chamber of commerce has had the matter before it for several weeks. One of the interesting side issues of this matter is the attitude Pomona may take relative to the consolidated county. Will that valley desire to be included in the county, or will it prefer to erect itself into a new county? Recent reports from that locality are At the regular meeting of the board of commerce on Thursday of the subscription lists for funds to a 24-page pamphlet descriptive city and its surroundings were all the directors contributed list and they will personally solicit from the business men of this defray the expense of issuing the trated booklet. Three thousand be printed and the cost will be $350. Already a goodly sum has subscribed and the pamphlet issued as soon as possible. A new laundry project launched George Lockyer of this city wascussed. Mr. Lockyer submitted position to float bonds, of $10 each desires to raise $5000 to start terprise. He has taken fifty and desires the citizens to sufor 450. He will manage the cThese bonds are to pay 8 per interest and each year the bond be called in by the company quantities as is convenient, and usually it will buy them all. The subscribers get their money which in the meantime draws interest. The name is to be the Laundry Co., and a deed of trusting the works is to be placed hands of a trustee. Mr. Locky a keen insight to this line of work is among the business men so shares. The project is a good owhat the town needs, and the c ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1904 that Pomona will endeavor county, following its ineffectu- the legislature last win- sh such a county. nt Pomona will probably include the Norwalk- tory into its county; but reaching here is that that ers annexation to Orange citizens act quickly, to the rich territory may be an- gem county of the south— BANK ORGANIZED An-American bank was a meeting held on Satur- at the office of H. W. The capital stock will be following officers were W. Chynoweth, President; Hansen, Vice President; Di- W. Chynoweth, Joseph Barr, E. Michod, W. H. Angle, all of this city, and er and W. Scott Smith of and W. A. Bonynge of Los is president of the Long bank, and Mr. Bonynge is the Commercial National es. was elected chairman of of commerce heartily endorses the enterprise. The consolidation of Los Angeles city and county was discussed at length. The secretary is in communication with the other chambers of commerce in the county looking to the annexa- tion to this county of the territory lopped off of the Los Angeles consolidation. The directors take a deep interest in the matter and committees are to be appointed to go among the people of this new territory and ascertain their views as to where they wish to cast their lines for their new county home. The directors are wide-awake business men and have other projects in view for the city's best interests. There were present Directors Ahlborn, Michod, Wallop, Miller, Grim, Spake. BOND ELECTION CALLED; SIDEWALK BIDS HELD UP Saturday, Nov. 11th, the Date For Voting Upon City Improvements. Four Bids for Sidewalk work STRONG ARGUMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT Trustee Schwenckert Reason why Voters Support Municipal Electric Light and Anaheim, Cal., Sept., 2 EDITOR GAZETTE:—Herew submit a few of the many rea- every voter having the best of Anaheim at heart, should the proposed bond issue for tion of electric light, water w gas plants to be decided at th special election. Anaheim is growing, and w do everything possible to fur growth by supplying all mo- veniences and utilities. To w this proposition would c progress the town is making a discourage prospective home from coming here, for th think we lack confidence Saturday, Nov. 11th, the Date For Voting Upon City Improvements. Four Bids for Sidewalk work. The board of trustees at its meeting on Tuesday evening, fixed upon Saturday, November 11th, as the time for holding an election to decide upon the issuance of $69,000 of improvement bonds. Polls will be open at the city hall from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The following election board was appointed: Inspectors—F. C. Spencer, M. Nebelung. Judges—F. Ruhman, Chas. Hille. Clerks—Jos. Hatfield, Jos. Backs. Ballot Clerks—Godfrey Stork, Fred Rimpau. Four bids for constructing cement sidewalks and curbing were opened as follows: C. Schindler—on Center street, 25 cents per lineal foot of curbing; sidewalks, 9 cents; alley crossings, 9 cents; certified check for $170 enclosed. On Los Angeles and Olive streets, same figures. Checks amounting to $245. Finster & Son, Santa Ana—For curbing, 24½ cents; sidewalk, 8½ cents; check for $360. C. E. Groat—Same streets, curbing, 25 cents; sidewalk, 9½ cents. Bond, $600.00. Sureties, I. G. Groat, J. A. Bors, C. E. Groat. H. H. Gardner—Bid on Olive street alone, curbing, 30 cents; sidewalk, 15 cents; check for $200 enclosed. The bids were referred to the Public Improvements Committee for investigation and report at next regular meeting. The amount of work to be constructed on the three streets named is 26,036 square feet of sidewalk, and 5,110 lineal feet of curbing. Trustees Darling, Berdrow, Fletcher and Schwenckert were present; absent, Rust. Darling presided. The street superintendent reported trenches dug for new water mains and pipe connections made for various new residences, also that the gas company of electric light, water well gas plants to be decided at the special election. Anaheim is growing, and we do everything possible to fund growth by supplying all modern conveniences and utilities. To this proposition would come progress the town is making a discourage prospective home from coming here, for the think we lack confidence in ourselves. We must keep Anaheim on agressive list, and it is easy growing with the good start so do nothing to retard that for we all know what a dull to business and real estate we is certainly more desirable little more taxes and have values up and business good taxes, no facilities and prop ging for buyers at any old price make our town attract would wish desirable people their homes among us. Don't talk of high taxes frighten you is only preached by those not thoroughly investigated position or by some who are opposed to public improvements average man of moderate men so much frightened by a more in taxes as he is pleased water, light and fuel. Do not lead either by the argument city cannot put in the provements at the amounts as this objection may have been for purely private business not through any particular coe success of the municipal The city trustees have thorough investigated the proposition and consulting, engineer, a gen wide experience and extensive connections, who stakes tation on the fact that they called for are outside figures the cost will be and we are perfectly safe. When a proposition of that put before you for your app member that you have a boattees who are working for the town, who are watching ness of the city and who know what the needs of the better than those few per never approve of bettermen the same time never invest LAUNDRY PROJECT Regular meeting of the chambers on Thursday evening motion lists for funds to print pamphlet descriptive of this surroundings were started. Factors contributed liberally all personally solicit funds business men of this city to expense of issuing the illus- let. Three thousand will fund the cost will be about $10 a goodly sum has been and the pamphlet will be seen as possible. Laundry project launched by Lockyer of this city was dis- Lockyer submitted a pro- coat bonds, of $10 each, and raise $5000 to start the en- nece has taken fifty shares in the citizens to subscribe to will manage the concern. We are to pay 8 per cent in each year the bonds are to be by the company in such that is convenient, and event- buy them all. Thus the budget their money back, the meantime draws good in- name is to be the Eureka, and a deed of trust cover- orks is to be placed in the trustee. Mr. Lockyer has right to this line of work and the business men soliciting the project is a good one, just own needs, and the chamber gation and report at next regular meeting. The amount of work to be constructed on the three streets named is 26,036 square feet of sidewalk, and 5,110 lineal feet of curbing. Trustees Darling, Berdrow, Fletcher and Schwenckert were present; absent, Rust. Darling presided. The street superintendent reported trenches dug for new water mains and pipe connections made for various new residences, also that the gas company had been stopped from digging trenches on West Center street, west of Palm street, outside the company's franchise limits. The finance committee reported bills approved amounting to $228.35. A letter was read from A. D. Covington of Santa Ana, charging Doc McFarlane with burying a horse on his property, the carcas being imbedded only a foot deep, and making other charges against him. Referred to the marshal. V. Bentz was granted a restaurant liquor license at $4 per month. Application of Wallop Bros., F. W. Flieschman and O. S. Davis for hitching posts granted, same to be neat iron rods, to be placed one to every ten foot of frontage. Engineer Lewis was given permission to negotiate for 500 feet of 3-inch water pipe to be used in the eastern part of town. Berdrow brought up the matter of increasing salaries of city drivers from $45 to $50 per month. The present employees use only seven sacks of rolled barley per month, while their predecessors used 35 sacks per month. The present employees also save a ton of hay per month as compared with their predecessors and the city horses look well. At suggestion of Schwenckert the matter went over to the next meeting. When a proposition of this put before you for your appo-member that you have a boardtees who are working for the town, who are watching ness of the city and who must know what the needs of the better than those few per- never approve of bettermen; the same time never invest benefits we are deriving o present facilities but simply "because," that's all. Step up to the city clerk's let him show you the city b are welcome and entitle that; you will then see that ownership in Anaheim is a b At the coming election you can a chance to vote for each pro- provement separately; but make no mistake by voting on the entire ticket. The pro- provements, if carried, will entire new plant of the most and modern type. Now as this city is growing present plant is located indence district the trustees fin be practical to place the near the railroad tracks in w naturally be considered tha and manufacturing district. encourage new homes to th e neighborhood of the pr and besides the lots at tha are more valuable than tho for power house purposes. T in hauling of fuel, oil, etc., item worth considering in fa move. I have heard some ta great loss to the city in mov from the present location o of the wells and pit. As to th the city will take no chances ARGUMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS Schwenckert Gives on why Voters Should Port Municipal Gas, Electric Light and Water. Anaheim, Cal., Sept, 26, 1905. GAZETTE:—Herewith I will new of the many reasons why having the best interests at heart, should support bond issue for the ereclectric light, water works and to be decided at the coming election. It is growing, and we should bring possible to further this supplying all modern con- and utilities. To vote down position would check the town is making and would be prospective home builders being here, for they would lack confidence even in well would naturally first be made and tested before the plant is built, and in regard to the immense pit—while it is necessary to have such a large pit for the type of pumps used at the power house at present, at the new plant the most efficient centrifugal pumps will be used and if a pit is put in at all it won't have to be much if any larger than those at some of the private pumping plants hereabout. The expense of deepening the large pit would practically be as great, if carried down its full size, as an entire new pit of the size required. Then again by placing our plant near the railroads we would not only give the heart of town a chance to be made more attractive, but by building on a new site will enable the old plant to be operated until the new one is practically ready for business. The electric light plant will be of the best and most modern type and of high efficiency, which means that with a much greater capacity the running expense will not be materially increased and if gas engines are installed and operated by city gas, the cost of lights to the consumer can be still further reduced. Regarding the municipal gas plant, Mr. Copeland reports that should the city own and operate such a plant and have 100 consumers at $1.75, the price now charged in Anaheim, the profit to the gas plant would equal the amount electric light, water works and to be decided at the coming section. is growing, and we should supplying all modern conand utilities. To vote down position would check the the town is making and would prospective home builders building here, for they would lack confidence even in at keep Anaheim on the propist, and it is easy to keep with the good start we have; going to retard that growth, know what a dull town does and real estate values. It may more desirable to pay a taxes and have property and business good, than low facilities and property begubuyers at any old price. We our town attractive if we desirable people to build bases among us. Don't let this high taxes frighten you, for it reached by those who have highly investigated this propby some who are habitually public improvements The mean of moderate means is not frightened by a few cents taxes as he is pleased by cheap light and fuel. Do not be mistered by the argument that the not put in the proposed imput at the amounts called for jection may have been raised by private business reasons and high any particular concern for loss of the municipal plant. Trustees have thoroughly indulled the proposition and have forengineer, a gentleman of experience and extensive busisections, who stakes his reputhe fact that the amounts are outside figures of what will be, and we are therefore, safe. proposition of this kind is me you for your approval, rethat you have a board of trusare working for the good of who are watching the busicity and who must surely at the needs of the city are those few persons who prove of betterments and at time never investigate the that with a much greater capacity the running expense will not be materially increased and if gas engines are installed and operated by city gas, the cost of lights to the consumer can be still further reduced. Regarding the municipal gas plant, Mr. Copeland reports that should the city own and operate such a plant and have 100 consumers at $1.75, the price now charged in Anaheim, the profit to the gas plant would equal the amount of gas used for operating the entire electric light and water works plant. It is not the object of a municipal plant to make money however. Such a plant should make enough to pay all expenses only and the profit be figured as a reduction in price of the product to the consumer. In other words, water, light and fuel should be furnished at just enough above the cost of production to cover interest and sinking fund. So we are safe in saying that gas will be supplied at the $1.00 rate, and as the plant gains in number of consumers so could also the price of gas be lowered accordingly as time goes on until perhaps at a not distant day, it may be as low as 75c. Now you will say: "Why not buy out the local gas company instead of building new?" In the first place, we did endeavor to do that very thing, and several of the directors of the company expressed themselves emphatically in favor of municipal ownership of the gas plant, but when they asked the city to pay $33,500 for a plant which Mr. Copeland after thorough investigation states the city can equal for $15,000—mains, meters, and all complete, we naturally had come to a parting of the ways. The city council appointed a committee to offer the company $13,500, subject to approval of the vote of the people, as our consulting engineer reported that it would cost the city $1,500 more to put the plant in such shape as to be of use to the city. That would bring the cost up to $15,000, for which amount we can install a new plant as above stated. Again, the Anaheim Gas Co. has a franchise for supplying gas for heating purposes only. The council could not give them or any other company a franchise for lighting. The state law wisely prohibits such an action where there is already a municipal lighting plant. So by having a municipal gas plant you can use your gas ($1.00 gas) for light and heat. It would give will be, and we are therefore, safe. A proposition of this kind is to you for your approval, rethat you have a board of trustare working for the good of who are watching the busicity and who must surely at the needs of the city are those few persons who prove of betterments and at time never investigate the have are deriving even from facilities but simply object "that's all. To the city clerk's office and show you the city books, you come and entitled to do will then see that municipal go in Anaheim is a big success. coming election you will have to vote for each proposed import separately; but you will mistake by voting "yes" to the ticket. The proposed imports, if carried, will mean an new plant of the most efficient turn type. This city is growing and the plant is located in the resistrict the trustees find it would be considered the warehouse manufacturing district. This will be new homes to be built in neighborhood of the present site des the lots at that location valuable than those needed for house purposes. The saving ing of fuel, oil, etc., is also an each considering in favor of the have heard some talk of the to the city in moving away present location on account wells and pit. As to the wells, will take no chances as a new Again, the Anaheim Gas Co. has a franchise for supplying gas for heating purposes only. The council could not give them or any other company a franchise for lighting. The state law wisely prohibits such an action where there is already a municipal lighting plant. So by having a municipal gas plant you can use your gas ($1.00 gas) for light and for heat. It would give us a most complete plant, one we could point to with pride, and one which people of other municipalities would come miles to see. Let Anaheim continue to be in the lead in the matter of municipal ownership. In voting "yes" on the proposition as proposed we vote for the prosperity of our town and for the greatest good to the greatest number. Never fear that we keep away outside capital by being progressive. Pardon me, Mr. Editor, for encroaching on the space in your valuable paper. With all due regard for the few who honestly oppose this bond issue, I believe that by making a thorough investigation of the facts as they are they will yet come around and very properly vote "yes." Respectfully, W. O. F. SCHWENCKERT. I. O. O. F. State Encampment. The Santa Fe Railway will sell round trip tickets to San Diego and return October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, good to return October 9th, 1905, at the low rate of $3.50 for the round trip. This is positively your last chance to visit San Diego on cheap rates this year. This rate is made for all Odd Fellows and their friends who desire to attend the Encampment, and visit San Diego and Coronado, also all who wish to take advantage of the low rate.