anaheim-gazette 1905-10-12

WATER BOTTLE LOST; FRED BIXBY'S FENCE Miscellaneous Matters Which the Water Board Took a Fall Out of on Saturday Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the A. U. W. Co. with following members present, Bradford, Hale, Kraemer, Sherwood, McDermont and Zeyn. On motion the ditch committee was given power to act in the matter of raising the north branch ditch at the Blackford place, provided Blackford pay costs of the same. The superintendent was instructed to again call the attention of the zanjeros to the rule forbiding the delivery of water outside the district until the proper agreement has been signed, in accordance with the rules of the company. A bill from the city of Anaheim for $60 19 for city taxes was referred to Zeyn and Attorney Melrose for investigation. The recommendation of the superintendent that the ditch below the Dam construction—Construction of arch at Hewlett cor on cement ditch, laid Used 3 bbls cement at $2 60 labor at reservoir by Bastion Labor on engine house at pumping station No. 1..... To teaming pipe and clean Melrose yard at Anaheim To construction of two gate south branch ditch at F. ker place.....Used 3 bbls cement, at $2 60 labor to complete pumping at station 1..... Total construction ..... I would recommend that the main canal between the Damron arch and first gate be arched over as soon as possible, also that portion of ditch commencing at lower flume on Chapman ranch and to a point about 1000 feet piped. Would recommend cement ditch on Mrs. Tuff ranch line as the old parallel a continued source of trouble pense. I consider that it be a paying proposition for pany to cement the Oran ditch or that portion of it that already been concreted. R submitted, A. L. PORTER, Third quarterly report for committee of management ranch to the boards of A.V.I.Co. and A.U.W.Co.—Receipts: Cash in bank to again call the attention of the zanjeros to the rule forbiding the delivery of water outside the district until the proper agreement has been signed, in accordance with the rules of the company. A bill from the city of Anaheim for $60 19 for city taxes was referred to Zeyn and Attorney Melrose for investigation. The recommendation of the superintendent that the ditch below the Damron arch be arched was referred to the ditch committee with power. A communication from A. Swordfeger asking payment for hay damaged by waste water was referred to the ditch committee with power to act. Communication from the University of California stated that one of the samples of water sent for analysis had been lost and requested a second sample of the same. Referred to Mrs. C. Langenberger and A. S. Bradford to secure the sample and forward the same. Communication from Dr. Beebe asked that the gate at his Center-street property be replaced by a pipe or other less unsightly structure was referred to the ditch committee. There was presented to the board for ratification a grant of a right of way for telephone line along the lower ditch of this company, beginning about one mile east of Yorba and extending as far as the pumping plant. On motion the secretary was instructed to notify the Sunset telephone company that said grant is ratified with the understanding that the poles shall be placed on the north side of the ditch and as directed by our superintendent. The secretary was instructed to order a car of cement from the California Portland Cement Co. The secretary was instructed to reply to the communication of Fred H. Bixby by stating that a fence along his property adjoining our right of way would be of no use to this company and we therefore cannot take it up. A communication from A. H. Koebig, C. E., to our attorneys was referred to our members of the litigation committee. On motion the recommendation of the litigation committee to employ Attorneys Melrose and Keech was adopted. his property adjoining our right of way would be of no use to this company and we therefore cannot take it up. A communication from A. H. Koebig, C. E., to our attorneys was referred to our members of the litigation committee. On motion the recommendation of the litigation committee to employ Attorneys Melrose and Keech was adopted. On motion of McDermont, seconded by Hale, it was resolved that we purchase 40 acres of land in section I, adjoining Wm. Crowther's south line, at $40 per acre. Applications for transfer of stock were granted. Superintendent's Report To the honorable Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Co.—Gentlemen: I beg to submit the following report for the month of September: Regular employees.....$560 00 Cleaning— Anaheim main canal from above Yorba to a point below China gardens.....37 00 Cleaning on Cajon ditch.....131 75 Fullerton and Placentia branch ditches.....19 25 Anaheim branch ditches.....43 75 Wasteways and overchutes on Cajon canal.....89 00 Total cleaning.....$320 75 Repairs— Bridge on Olinda ranch.....$6 00 Chapman pipe.....2 50 Used 1 sack of cement, 62c, to repair west branch ditch, south .....8 50 Used 1 sack cement, 62c, to labor and team work to repair main canal below reservoir .....30 50 Total repairs.....$47 50 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1905 MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP LOOKS GOOD TO MAYOR Electric Lighting Charge Lowered from 30 Cents In 1895 to 15 Cents at Present Further Reduction in Sight EDITOR GAZETTE.—In compliance with your request for a few lines on the proposed bond issue for the enlargement and improvement of our light and water system, etc., will say that I am heartily in favor of the contemplated improvements. Our town has outgrown the capacity of the present plant to supply the needs of its citizens. Numerous applications for light and water have been turned down by the council, owing to its inability to deliver the goods. So what is to be done? To deny newcomers these advantages, will drive them to other more prosperous towns. Our city, instead of continuing in a steady gait of progress, will soon have to look back and see what it might have been. We have advantages as to soil, water and climate not excelled by any of our Southern California towns. But we graded, extra heavy holden be $15,000.” The member council, not wishing to take advantage of the local operating here, and wish them fairly, offered them less $1,500 required for the plant to put it in condition. This offer the declined to consider. Closest is their price. The tendency generally in favor of public rather than ownership. The city trust Ana at their meeting voted UNANIMOUSLY for a special election to vote municipal ownership of electric works to the amount 000. They already own the system. Our pumping plan immediate attention. Voters of Anaheim will make by voting yes for each five proposed bond issues. Respectfully submitted Deutsch Tag Four carloads of Deer from this city and surround went to Los Angeles on Sunday by special train to Deutsch Tag, commendation anniversary of the fourth first German colony in A party consisted of 150 consider that it would also bring proposition for the commencement the Orangethorpe that portion of it that has not been concreted. Respectfully A. L. PORTER, Supt. quarterly report for 1905 by use of management of Durkee on the boards of directors of S. C. and A.U.W.Co.—Gentlemen仕: Cash in bank of Corona cash bank of Anaheim $374 15, $111 05, rent $148 70, hay total $773 25. resements: Haying, irrigating or of all kinds $304 50, black- $6 34, hardware $13 55, new 88 50, wages $135, lumber $8 79, by stock $14 50, baling hayiness $21 35, McDermont, service 71, M. Nisson services $9, fare $3 60, sundry expenses total $706 88; cash in bank of $7 50, cash in bank of Coronet; total $773 25. Chamber of Commerce chamber of commerce met in session on Thursday evening; Directors Michod, Ahlborn, Wollop. committee soliciting funds forance of a descriptive pamphlet reported the collection of 300 out of the $350 desired forpose. munication received relative to meeting of the pathological ion, the same to be held in Los today. Filed. directors discussed informally of importance to this city. Pension of the county's bounda-discussed at length. A com-consisting of Messrs. Michod, and H. Kuchel, was appointed conjunction with committees over chambers of commerce to new residents of the territory so be annexed, with the pur-scertaining their views in the Adjourned. Being Gobbled Up. (From the Norwalk Call.) steemed Orange county con-light and water have been turned down by the council, owing to its inability to deliver the goods. So what is to be done? To deny newcomers these advantages, will drive them to other more prosperous towns. Our city, instead of continuing in a steady gait of progress, will soon have to look back and see what it might have been. We have advantages as to soil, water and climate not excelled by any of our Southern California towns. But we must put our shoulder to the wheel when occasion requires it and help a good cause along. I am in favor of municipal ownership. Our present plant has given good service and most of it is in good condition. In 1895 the city furnished its 17 consumers of electric light at 30 cents per 1000 K. W. hours. Today the rate is 15 cents with 173 consumers. A reduction of one-half. In 1895 the city had 68 consumers of water at a rate of 40 cents per 1000 gallons. Today there are 223 consumers and the rate has been lowered to 13¼ cents per 1000 gallons, or a reduction of 66 per cent. For the year ending May 28, 1905, the present lighting and pumping plant has paid a net income of $665 over and above all expenses of every kind, including interest and sinking fund of bonds. And in addition to the above net gain of $665, it has earned $1700, which was charged against the plant for depreciation. The actual depreciation was considerably less, but $1700 a year will allow for replacing considerable wear and tear. Some of our friends will say, "Why not lease our system to the Edison Co. or take juice from them. No bonds would have to be issued, and the service would cost us no more." At first glance the proposition looked good to me. But upon further consideration we find that even if this arrangement was entered into, that the city would still have to put up the cash for the steel water tank and frame, pumps and pumping pit, motors, water mains, buildings, etc., amounting to, perhaps, over one-half of the contemplated bond issue, and consumers would get light and water no cheaper than at present. "The consumer pays the freight." The showing of the proposed new system, which includes the gas works, will be very much better than that of the present plant for the past year. So that the net gain would take care of the additional Deutsch Taue Four carloads of Deuter from this city and surround went to Los Angeles on Sunday by special train to Deutsch Tag, commendation anniversary of the fourth first German colony in Austria party consisted of 150 They were accompanied byhelm Brass Band. The agent was assigned to the nation of the parade, which long and one of the most ever seen in the angelic t On October 6, 1883, the Concord brought to America from the Fatherland three man colonists who were officers of the millions of those who came afterward to the free and the home of the The feature of the four parade on the principal streets, participated in baltic bodies both of this side points. It was witnessed crowds on the sidewalks, disbanding there was a great Chutes Park, where they did the day was spent. At Chutes Park a crowd at 20,000 gathered in the town. The "massenchor," co-turnvereins Gesungen vow and the Turnvereins Gesungen of Los Angeles and the Liederkranz of Pasadena several vocal selections warmly applauded. Joseph Blust, the pres German-American Allia short address of welcome lowed by Dr. Joseph Kurz in the German language compliments of the German can and his place in the country. The afternoon was given great social reunion. The Anaheimers left mid-night, after a day and unalloyed pleasure, arriving o'clock Monday morning. American Folk The California branch can Folk-Lore society is promotion of the knowledge of folk-lore on the Pacific Being Gobbled Up. (From the Norwalk Call.) Steemed Orange county county, the Anaheim Gazette, has very enthusiastic in its desire Norwalk, Artesia, Carmenita Mirada, and the territory con-thereto, join with Orange Well, yes; that would be real Orange county. Really the not taken the matter very less so, perhaps, than some in this section, but we have not fear that we should be "gobble" into Los Angeles City, or out" into Orange, or Pomona to be. Of course, it would not readily pleasant to help pay for rivers water and get no benefit from it—a like principle prompted our Orange county to draw off from the mother but, without conferring with little in the matter, we believe be safe in saying that we shall stay to Los Angeles, the im-ounty of Southern California, then join with Orange. We drop out thoughts as only our and sentiment in the matter, as it at this time. However, Cales hasn't got Owens river it, and it is doubtful in our it ever does, unless it buys where the water exists. The gas system would be included in the public works for the reason, (1), that consumers would then be privileged to use gas for light as well as for heating at about actual cost; (2), the gas plant can be operated in connection with the light and water plant at little extra expense for labor: (3), it will result in considerable of a saving in the fuel expense at the city plant; (4), it will give gas to consumers right from the start for about $1.25 per 1,000 cubic feet. Mr. C. A. Copeland, M. E., in his report to the council Sept. 11th, regarding cost of the proposed gas plant, says: "The cost of complete system of 500 consumers capacity, including a 10,000 cubic feet holder, and a generator of 5,000 cubic feet per hour with scrubber and purifier, auxilliaries, etc., first-class in every respect, and good for 15 years service of plant and 18 years service of distributing system, connected up with 100 services ready for operation, all pipes dipped and pumps and pumping pit, motors, water mains, buildings, etc., amounting to, perhaps, over one-half of the contemplated bond issue, and consumers would get light and water no cheaper than at present. "The consumer pays the freight." The showing of the proposed new system, which includes the gas works, will be very much better than that of the present plant for the past year. So that the net gain would take care of the additional interest and sinking fund of the bonds required. Then the advantage of municipal ownership are better service at lower cost to the public, and prompter extension of the service when this is required by the people. The gas system would be included in the public works for the reason, (1), that consumers would then be privileged to use gas for light as well as for heating at about actual cost; (2), the gas plant can be operated in connection with the light and water plant at little extra expense for labor: (3), it will result in considerable of a saving in the fuel expense at the city plant; (4), it will give gas to consumers right from the start for about $1.25 per 1,000 cubic feet. Mr. C. A. Copeland, M. E., in his report to the council Sept. 11th, regarding cost of the proposed gas plant, says: "The cost of complete system of 500 consumers capacity, including a 10,000 cubic feet holder, and a generator of 5,000 cubic feet per hour with scrubber and purifier, auxilliaries, etc., first-class in every respect, and good for 15 years service of plant and 18 years service of distributing system, connected up with 100 services ready for operation, all pipes dipped and pumps and pumping pit, motors, water mains, buildings, etc., amounting to, perhaps, over one-half of the contemplated bond issue, and consumers would get light and water no cheaper than at present. "The consumer pays the freight." The showing of the proposed new system, which includes the gas works, will be very much better than that of the present plant for the past year. So that the net gain would take care of the additional interest and sinking fund of the bonds required. Then the advantage of municipal ownership are better service at lower cost to the public, and prompter extension of the service when this is required by the people. The gas system would be included in the public works for the reason, (1), that consumers would then be privileged to use gas for light as well as for heating at about actual cost; (2), the gas plant can be operated in connection with the light and water plant at little extra expense for labor: (3), it will result in considerable of a saving in the fuel expense at the city plant; (4), it will give gas to consumers right from the start for about $1.25 per 1,000 cubic feet. Mr. C. A. Copeland, M. E., in his report to the council Sept. 11th, regarding cost of the proposed gas plant, says: "The cost of complete system of 500 consumers capacity, including a 10,000 cubic feet holder, and a generator of 5,000 cubic feet per hour with scrubber and purifier, auxilliaries, etc., first-class in every respect, and good for 15 years service of plant and 18 years service of distributing system, connected up with 100 services ready for operation, all pipes dipped and pumps and pumping pit, motors, water mains, buildings, etc., amounting to, perhaps, over one-half of the contemplated bond issue, and consumers would get light and water no cheaper than at present. "The consumer pays the freight." The showing of the proposed new system, which includes the gas works, will be very much better than that of the present plant for the past year. So that the net gain would take care of the additional interest and sinking fund of the bonds required. Then the advantage of municipal ownership are better service at lower cost to the public, and prompter extension of the service when this is required by the people. The gas system would be included in the public works for the reason, (1), that consumers would then be privileged to use gas for light as well as for heating at about actual cost; (2), the gas plant can be operated in connection with the light and water plant at little extra expense for labor: (3), it will result in considerable of a saving in the fuel expense at the city plant; (4), it will give gas to consumers right from the start for about $1.25 per 1,000 cubic feet. Mr. C. A. Copeland, M. E., in his report to the council Sept. 11th, regarding cost of the proposed gas plant, says: "The cost of complete system of 500 consumers capacity, including a 10,000 cubic feet holder, and a generator of 5,000 cubic feet per hour with scrubber and purifier, auxilliaries, etc., first-class in every respect, and good for 15 years service of plant and 18 years service of distributing system, connected up with 100 services ready for operation, all pipes dipped and pumps and pumping pit, motors, water mains，buildings，etc., amounting to，perhaps，over one-half ofthe contemplated bond issue,and consumers would get light and water no cheaper than at present.“The consumer paysthefreight.”Theshowingoftheproposednewsystemwhichincludesthegasworkswillbeverymuchbetterthanthatofthepresentplantforthepastyear.Sothatthenetgainwouldtakecareoftheadditionalinterestandsinkingfundofthed bondsrequired.Theadvantageofmunicipalownershiparebetherestorationoftheknowledgeoffolk-loreonthePacificAllpersonsinterestedareeligibletomembersdesiringtobemeetquestedtomakeapplica-tionstheofficersormembersintheCaliforniabranchmembershipintheAnaheimersleftmid-night,aftera dayanunalloyedpleasurearrivaloClockMondaymorning American Folk The California branchcanFolk-Lore societyispromotionoftheknowledgeoffolk-loreonthePacificAllpersonsinterestedareeligibletomembersdesiringtobemeetquestedtomakeapplicationstheofficersormembersintheCaliforniabranchmembershipintheAnaheimersleftmid-night,aftera dayanunalloyedpleasurearrivaloClockMondaymorning The workoftheCaliforniais designedtobirectedofthemanyelementsofinninginCaliforniaamongSpanish,Americanandlations,andtotheawakeestinsuchstudies,byleofpubliclectures,mecetodiscussionsandcompatimaticresearchesleadingcationofnewinformationultimateformationofbranded societiesinvariouspacificcoast.TheworkplannedisconnectedwiththehistoryofCaliforniobeSoillustrativeinalethedevelopmentofthefurtheranceofthisworkgeneralinterest;anditmanypersonsnotdirectlyidentifiedwiththelorewill allythemselvesbranchfroma desireforfurtheranceofallknowntoCalifornia. For further particularsocietyatBerkeley. OBER 12, 1905 NUMBER 51 GAS COMPANY MAKES NEW OFFER Willing to Dispose of Its Property at $25,000, Approximately—The Council Turns it Down. At Tuesday evening's session of the council, secretary Ross of the gas company, submitted a written offer to sell the gas works to the city at a valuation to be determined upon an investigation of the actual cost of the same. The company was desirous of selling to the city at cost price, with 10 per cent added as a reasonable profit upon the investment. The letter follows: Anaheim, Cal., Oct. 6, 1905. The Honorable Board of Trustees, City of Anaheim, Cal. Gentlemen:—At a stockholders meeting of the Anaheim Gas Co. last evening it was voted to propose to sell our plant and distributing system to the city at actual cost and a reasonable rate of interest added. We consider 10 per cent to be a just rate. All commissions and other expenses added on account of transfer, etc., to be paid by the city. If proposition is accepted, the trus- Deutsch Tag. For carloads of Deutsche-volken this city and surrounding towns to Los Angeles on Sunday morning special train to attend the Schlag, commendatory the 219th anniversary of the founding of the German colony in America. The consisted of 150 excursionists were accompanied by the Ana-Brass Band. The local continuation was assigned to the fourth division of the parade, which was a mile and one of the most interesting scenes in the angelic town. October 6, 1683, the good ship Lord brought to America's shores the Fatherland the sturdy Gerolonists who were the forerunners of the millions of their brethern fame afterward to the land of the And the home of the brave. The feature of the forenoon was a ride on the principal business lines, participated in by representatives both of this city and outpoints. It was witnessed by large crowds on the sidewalks, and after its landing there was a great rush for its Park, where the remalpder of duty was spent. Chutes Park a crowd estimated 1000 gathered in the afternoon. "massenchor." composed of the Bereins Gesungen von dor Fidelia the Turnvereins Gesangs Sektion Los Angeles and Anaheim, and Federerkranz of Pasadena, rendered vocal selections which were highly applauded. Jeph Blust, the president of the American Alliance, gave a address of welcome, and was followed by Dr. Joseph Kurtz, who spoke in German language on the accomplishments of the German-American and his place in the history of the city. The afternoon was given over to a social reunion. The Anaheimers left Los Angeles at night, after a day and evening of enjoyed pleasure, arriving here at Rock Monday morning. American Folk-Lore The California branch of the Ameri-Folk-Lore society is devoted to the notion of the knowledge and study of folk-lore on the Pacific coast. American Folk-Lore The California branch of the American Folk-Lore society is devoted to the promotion of the knowledge and study of folk-lore on the Pacific coast. Persons interested in folk-lore are eligible to membership and those being to become members are required to make application to any officers or members. Membership in the California branch will include membership in the American Folk-Lore society. Work of the California branch is directed to the study of many elements of folk-lore existin California among its Indian, British, American and Asiatic populations, and to the awakening of interest in such studies, by the institution public lectures, meetings devoted discussions and comparisons, systematic researches leading to the publication of new information, and the utilization formation of branch or affiliated societies in various parts of the Pacific coast. The work that is thus needed is connected so intimately with the history of California, and will be illustrative in a wider sense of development of the state, that the acceptance of this work should be of great interest; and it is hoped that persons not directly or individually identified with the study of folk-lore will ally themselves with the push from a desire to aid in the preservation of all knowledge relating California. Further particulars address the city at Berkeley. Trustees Rust, Darling, Schwenckert, Fletcher and Berdrow were present. The board awarded to Finster & Co. of Santa Ana, contracts for constructing 5,101 lineal feet of curbing, and 26,036 square feet of cement sidewalk, at $3,514.41. The work will be done on Olive, Los Angeles and West Center streets. The next lowest bid was that of C. Schindler of this city, whose bid overtopped Finster's $103.99. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for September: For water, $318.80; electric lights, $457.15; license, $510.25; total, $1,286.20. Delinquents collected, water, $15.55; lights, $13.26; total, $28.75. Delinquents reported, water, $41.10; lights, $40.15; license, $1.50; total, $82.75. Collected for dog tax by marshal, $62; fees, $40.35, (65 per cent); in treasury, $21.70. Ordinance No. 172, calling a bond election Nov. 11th, was passed. Fritz Ruhmann having declined to act as one of the judges, Charley Boege was substituted in his stead. Dr. Johnston resigned as a member of the library board, owing to lack of time to attend to its duties. F. C. Spencer was appointed in his stead. Schwenckert reported that W. S: Tipton had offered, in the matter of the sidewalk on Broadway, that he would agree to procure deeds for 5½ feet of additional ground upon each side of the thoroughfare for sidewalk purposes and present the same to the city provided the later paid for the curbing. Upon consideration, and finding cost of curbing to be about $300, the board voted to accept Tipton's offer, and contemplated condemnation proceedings will be dropped. Treasurer Hartung reported $1,765.01 in the city treasury. Continued on Page 8