anaheim-gazette 1905-10-19

ANAHEIM A WINNER LOCAL PEOPLE THINK for State Laboratory Narrows Down to a Choice Between Orange County And Whittier Riverside and Claremont seem to be practically out of the fight for the State pathological laboratory and experiment station. The fight narrows down to a contest between this city and Whittier, with chances strongly in our favor. It may be some days before a final selection is made by the commission selected to choose a site, but unless nothing unforeseen intervenes, the Orange county town will show a clear pair of heels to the other towns seeking the plum. The fight is not over, by any means; but that Anaheim established her right to claim the laboratory at the meeting of the commission in Los Angeles on Thursday is freely admitted by many who were present. use of the instruments in the tory at Claremont college, for site for the state laborat lecture on bees occasionally Cook, and numerous other useful and ornamental. Then another Claremont arose, shook his fist vehemently unoffending governor and some more of the Garden of Senate McComas arose, throat and unblushingly everything the other fellow "Next in the alphabet a mont," said the governor heim." A laugh greeted the chief because he didn't know him "Anybody here from Anaheim inquired. Mr. Neff arose and in a utes address covered our case admirably. He referred purposes of the bill and the for the erection of a state to examine into and find pos edies for diseases and pest the orchard grower. He d cially upon the needs of the industry, the existence of threatened by a blight who ready cost the growers thousands of dollars. Mr. Chapman followed h ing for half an hour with tell "If the commission wants bu It may be some days before a final selection is made by the commission selected to choose a site, but unless nothing unforeseen intervenes, the Orange county town will show a clear pair of heels to the other towns seeking the plum. The fight is not over, by any means; but that Anaheim established her right to claim the laboratory at the meeting of the commission in Los Angeles on Thursday is freely admitted by many who were present. Four places contested for the prizes, viz., Riverside, Claremont, Whittier and Anaheim. A man from Patton, where the insane asylum is situate, invited the commission to visit that place and see its advantages for the pathological laboratory and experiment station. Secretary Henderson stated Fullerton had also made an offer of land, but the offer had not been followed up, and the same was not considered. The meeting convened at the assembly room of the chamber of commerce on Thursday, Oct. 12th, at 1:30. Orange county was represented by J. B. Neff and C. C. Chapman, both of whom handled the subject in masterful fashion. Mr. Neff arrived at the meeting place early, and was the first one to enter the assembly room. A young man who had been seated in the gallery overlooking the main exhibit room below came forward and introduced himself as Secretary Henderson of the commission. They had not been long in consultation when Henderson said: "Here comes the Governor." The familiar form of the chief executive was seen approaching. He shook hands all around cordially, for the governor is a mixer from Mixerville. President Wheeler of the university entered the room, and with him Professor Wickson. The assembly room filled up quickly. Senator McComas headed a delegation of a dozen men from that town rooting for Claremont. Editor Clark and Frank Miller headed the Riverside contingent. Whittier was represented by a score or more statesmen from the tall grass, among them Johnny Greeley, who walked up to where the governor was seated and began chewing his ear. The governor seemed not at all distressed to meet the former Placentia cowboy. He listened attentively while Greeley talked. The subject must have been important. Editor Clark of Riverside claimed that county was usual, wanted it all, but lacked stress upon the "citrus estation," as he called it, waving the plan of joining two laboratories together. Was the greatest orange greater in the world. Mr. Clark offered twenty acres of land site for the experiment farm. Clark persisted in calling "citrus experiment station," the bill calls it an agricultural station. However, he excused, for he never heard thing but oranges as long as lived at Riverside. Frank Miller threw his hat on the commission with a short time at the most level-headed talks ever noon. A discussion here arose about experiment station. Mr. Chapman in answer by Prof. Wheeler, said of experimentation had best ried on in the orchard. "P acres of orchard here, ten acres and so on, and carry on your tions. This plan is preferable scheme of a station where plants must be grown beforements can be made." How much ground have you for the laboratory at Anaheim Prof. Wickson of Mr. Neff. for Claremont. Editor Clark and Frank Miller headed the Riverside contingent. Whittler was represented by a score or more statesmen from the tall grass, among them Johnny Greeley, who walked up to where the governor was seated and began chewing his ear. The governor seemed not at all distressed to meet the former Placentia cowboy. He listened attentively while Greeley talked. The subject must have been important. Perhaps the escape of a bunch of young convicts from the reformatory. A buzz of conversation filled the room. Men were being presented to the governor and the university professors, and friends from different places shook hands heartily before the scrap of the afternoon began. Mr. Chapman had not arrived. Mr. Neff looked about him anxiously in search of the orange grower. "I think I'll go and telephone and find out if he came. Perhaps he's sick," he said. To the relief of the Orange county contingent the voice of the orange man was heard in the corridor without. Like the bad man from Bodie, you hear Mr. Chapman before you see him. The assembly room was filled with probably 75 representative citizens, when the governor, shortly after 1:30, called the assemblage to order. He stated the object of the meeting, and called upon Prof. Gates of Claremont to start the ball. That gentleman arose and but for a bad habit occasionally of running seven words into one made one of the best addresses of the afternoon. He painted-Claremont as a veritable Garden of Eden, with nightingales filling the air with melody and rose leaves enveloping the landscape. He offered free of experimentation had bestried on in the orchard. "He acres of orchard here, ten acres and so on, and carry on your relations. This plan is preferable scheme of a station where plants must be grown beforeiments can be made." "How much ground have you for the laboratory at Anaheim? Prof. Wickson of Mr. Neff. "We have options upon seven 200 feet front by 150 feet alley, affording plenty of light as all water necessary," was said. "If the laboratory should be at Anaheim, could you provide another acre of land for experimental purposes?" continued the pro- "Yes, sir," was answered. The Riversiders did congratulate this. Then Whittler turned loose cellaneous assortment of budtors, who descanted upon that of that town—it was awful. Ident of the board of trade chief offender. He arose in and with malice prepense since one after another of these spells and one after another they told the meeting all about the town. One of them spoke on another on lemons, another on it was from Whittler to Los Angeles and so on till they numbered. Then the board of trade waved his arms aloft and shouted: "We have here from Woman who probably knows me walnuts than any man in the world. I refer to Mr. Morrison the secretary of the Los Niles walnut growers association, who more about walnuts than..." ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1908 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AT FESTAL BOARD Defegations From Santa Ana and Fufferton Guests of Local Body. Important Topics Were Discussed. Public issues of all important character were up for discussion at a meeting of representatives of the chambers of commerce of Santa Ana, Fullerton and this city at the assembly room of the latter in this city on Friday evening last. J. F. Ahlborn presided, and E. Michod acted as secretary. There were present from Santa Ana F. P. Nickey, president of the chamber of commerce; Senator Anderson, County Treasurer Potter, and John Cubbon. From Fullerton, Dr. Freeman, Dr. Clark, Mr. Wickersheim, W. T. Brown, John R. Gardner, Mr. Kerr, Postmaster Tressler, and others. This city was represented by J. F. Ahlborn, an elaborate repast, to which tice was done. It was the sense of the these meetings should be and another will probably the near future at Santa lerton. NO WORD FROM THE As we go to press no from the north relative to the commission in the site for the pathological Those in touch with the look for word at any time be several days before result. Berneike on Municipal SANTA ANA, Cal., EDITOR GAZETTE.—En find Santa Clara's annual my latest circular. Also a friend of mine in L from which you are permit an extract for publication was principal of the here for two years, ro house during that time, a tric light furnished by the You will understand that gence as an observer and experience with the lig section of a state laboratory came into and find possible remediations diseases and pests afflicting hard grower. He dwelt espeon the needs of the walnut tree the existence of which is led by a blight which has almost the growers hundred of tons of dollars. Snapman followed him, speak half an hour with telling effect. Commission wants bugs to work home to Orange county," he quickly. "We have them and we fighting them for years." Snapman's address was one of telling of the afternoon. He is best. Noticed that not only the governor but the university men plied orange county speakers with questions, two to one, concerning and purposes of the labora experiment station, than had preceded them. Clark of Riverside presented its of that county. Riverside, wanted it all, but lay especial upon the "citrus experiment" as he called it, while advocate plan of joining the station laboratory together. Riverside greatest orange growing center world, Mr. Clark said. It twenty acres of land free as a experiment farm. Persisted in calling it the experiment station," whereas calls it an agricultural experiment. However, he is to be for he never heard of any oranges as long as he has Riverside. Miller threw his books into mission with a short but one of level-headed talks of the alt-ession here arose as to the sent station. Snapman in answer to a quesrof. Wheeler, said the work mentation had best be carried on the orchard. "Plot off ten orchard here, ten acres there, and carry on your investiga plan is preferable to the if a station where trees and bushes be grown before experi- be made." Much ground have you offered laboratory at Anaheim?" asked Jackson of Mr. Neff. There were present from Santa Ana F. P. Nickey, president of the chamber of commerce; Senator Anderson, County Treasurer Potter, and John Cubbon. From Fullerton, Dr. Freeman, Dr. Clark, Mr. Wickersheim, W. T. Brown, John R. Gardner, Mr. Kerr, Postmaster Tressler, and others. This city was represented by J. F. Ahlborn, Edw. Michod, W. H. Spake, C. F. Grim, Henry Adams, Dr. Johnston, Welborn Wallop, L. E. Miller. Mr. Nickey presented a matter for advertising Orange county. The Santa Ana Herald had three years ago issued an illustrated book upon the county, which sold for a dollar at the time. There were, he said, some 350 of these books left, which were offered for 30 cents each. Santa Ana would take $50 worth, and he suggested that Anaheim and Fullerton subscribe each for $25 worth. The matter was taken under advisement. Henry Kuchel reported upon the proposed consolidation of the city and county of Los Angeles. He had had a conference with Senator McComas at the Los Angeles chamber of commerce, in which the senator pointed out that Pomona county would be up for recognition again in the next legislature, but its lines would not come this side of the range of hills. This would leave the strip of territory embracing Norwalk, Artesia, La Mirada and other places set off from Los Angeles to be annexed to Orange county. The subject was discussed by Senator Anderson, Mr. Nickey, Dr. Freeman, Mr. Kerr and others, and a motion prevailed that committees be appointed by each chamber of commerce in Orange county to confer with Los Angeles consolidations, and also with the residents of the affected strips, with a view, first, to learning where the boundary lines would be placed, and second, to invite the people set off from Los Angeles to join with Orange county. Mr. Nickey spoke at some length upon the electric railway situation, offering assistance of the Santa Ana chamber of commerce to this city and Fullerton in their efforts to secure electrical communications with the EDITOR GAZETTE.-Edor find Santa Clara's annual my latest circular. Also a friend of mine in LA from which you are perman extract for publication was principal of the Co here for two years, roo house during that time, a tric light furnished by the You will understand that gence as an observer and experience with the light here by the Edison Co moore by the municipality a good judge. The electric light service Ana has been wretched. trust the observation of our own citizens who was a office a few months ago Schumacher, the service city electric light plant to the service given by the in Fullerton and Orange emphatic sayings of our "We are willing to pay that only get good service." Colton, Cal., owns its plant and buys "juice" or Co., but it proposes to put plant, and at a good month its treasury. The U.S. census report 815 cities owned their plants. Is not this significant? But why have not moved into the gas business? that the business has been to private corporations, large cities, that they are councils and legislatures cities from entering the b attempt was made in our ture to pass a law making impossible for cities in obtain municipal ownership light. Gov. Pardee pocket But, take my word for it will be repeated in the ture. Therefore, I advise to vote for gas works now. I am watching the move nicoipal ownership in Ana good deal of interest, th wholly impersonal, since sider. As such, allow marks on the gas propose hoped that your city cou gas company would come able agreement for the purc plant. The development tiations leaves room for co Whittier turned loose a mis-assortment of budding oradescanted upon the beauties own—it was awful. The presthe board of trade was the under. He arose in his seat malice prepense singled out another of these speechifiers, after another they arose and meeting all about the Quaker one of them spoke on oranges, in lemons, another on how far on Whittler to Los Angeles, still they numbered seven. The board of trade man arose, arms aloft and shouted: Have here from Whittier a probably knows more about than any man in the known refer to Mr. Montgomery, ary of the Los Nietos valley flowers association, who knows out walnuts than all these Continued on Page 8 Mr. Nickey spoke at some length upon the electric railway situation, offering assistance of the Santa Ana chamber of commerce to this city and Fullerton in their efforts to secure electrical communications with the outside world. Mr. Nickey extended an invitation to Fullerton and Anaheim to come to Santa Ana on the occasion of the entering of the electric railway into that city. The invitation was, on motion of Mr. Grim, accepted on behalf of this city, and on motion of Dr. Freeman, accepted in behalf of Fullerton. Mr. Brown opened the ball on electric railway lines, and the meeting discussed-the subject thoroughly, voting to extend all assistance to Huntington in securing right-of-way. Mr. Brown spoke of the necessity for combined effort looking to cutting out switching charges for telephone service between Fullerton and this city, as well as between these places and Buena Park, Orange, Santa Ana, and other points. If not an entire weeding out of these burdensome charges between these outlying towns, at least a modification of the present rates. Dr. Clark, Dr. Freeman, Mr. Nickey, Mr. Potter, and others of this city spoke upon the subject, the consensus of opinion being that the matter be taken up with the telephone company with these things in view. The visitors were later regaled with strips, with a view, first, to learning where the boundary lines would be placed, and second, to invite the people set off from Los Angeles to join with Orange county. Mr. Nickey spoke at some length upon the electric railway situation, offering assistance of the Santa Ana chamber of commerce to this city and Fullerton in their efforts to secure electrical communications with the outside world. Mr. Nickey extended an invitation to Fullerton and Anaheim to come to Santa Ana on the occasion of the entering of the electric railway into that city. The invitation was, on motion of Mr. Grim, accepted on behalf of this city, and on motion of Dr. Freeman, accepted in behalf of Fullerton. Mr. Brown opened the ball on electric railway lines, and the meeting discussed-the subject thoroughly, voting to extend all assistance to Huntington in securing right-of-way. Mr. Brown spoke of the necessity for combined effort looking to cutting out switching charges for telephone service between Fullerton and this city, as well as between these places and Buena Park, Orange, Santa Ana, and other points. If not an entire weeding out of these burdensome charges between these outlying towns, at least a modification of the present rates. Dr. Clark, Dr. Freeman, Mr. Nickey, Mr. Potter, and others of this city spoke upon the subject, the consensus of opinion being that the matter be taken up with the telephone company with these things in view. I am watching the move, national ownership in Anagood deal of interest, thawholly impersonal, since it sider. As such, allow me marks on the gas propohoped that your city cougas company would come to able agreement for the purcplant. The development of t仪ations leaves room for coFirst, the company arnow $25,000. And yet it $25,000 is 10 per cent above, would make the cost $22,500, suggest to your people bewith the election, vote t heand having voted the boofair a deal with the gas cois possible to make. With the inrush of the Southern California this cities which can hold out inducements to homeseek sonably expect to attract numbers. That is why I hard for municipal owners. Ana. Municipal ownership Ana gives us an abundance cheap water everybody. Give us in the near future ric light service at a low good and cheap gas. We out these things as an in new comers. Your people doubt, get these things a than we can get them, but not to be left too far behind and Santa Ana will lead to ownership in Southern CaliOne of your corresponden tax rates of Fullerton and comparison of tax rates is unless the assessed valuation is considered at the OCTOBER 19, 1905 NUMBER 52 corporate repast, to which full just-as done. as the sense of the meeting that meetings should be continued, other will probably be held in future at Santa Ana or FulWORD FROM THE NORTH we go to press no word comes the north relative to a decision of commission in the selection of a pathological laboratory. in touch with the enterprise or word at any time, but it may several days before we learn the eike on Municipal Ownership SANTA ANA, Cal., Oct. 13, 1905. FOR GAZETTE.—Enclosed please Santa Clara's annual report and best circular. Also a letter from end of mine in Lemoore, Cal., which you are permitted to make tract for publication. Prof. Hahn principal of the Central school for two years, roomed at my during that time, and used elec-rht furnished by the Edison Co. will understand that his intellis as an observer and his personalence with the light furnished. GOV. PARDEE HERE MEETS ROYAL WELCOME Accompanied by Benj. Ide Wheeler and Prof. Wickson of the Commission to Select Site for the Laboratory Gov. George C. Pardee arrived in Anaheim for a three-hours' stay on Friday afternoon, accompanied by Benj. Ide Wheeler, Prof. E. J. Wickson and Secretary Henderson of the commission to select a site for the pathological laboratory and experiment station. The party came from Whittier, where they inspected the site offered by that town on Friday morning. Gov. Pardee and his associates were met at the Santa Fe depot by J. B. Neff and C. C. Chapman, who had appeared before the commission in session in Los Angeles the previous day; Mayor Rust representing the city; J. F. Ahlborn, Edw. Michod, W. H. Spake, Frank Baum, John Hartung, Henry electric light service at Santa Clara's annual report and best circular. Also a letter from end of mine in Lemoore, Cal., which you are permitted to make tract for publication. Prof. Hahn principal of the Central school for two years, roomed at my during that time, and used elec- rent furnished by the Edison Co. will understand that his intelli- lence with the light furnished by the Edison Co., and in Le- by the municipality, makes him judge. electric light service at Santa Clara has been wretched. And if I may the observation of one of your citizens who was a patient at my a few months ago, Mr. Wm. teacher, the service given by your electric light plant is far superior service given by the Edison Co. Berton and Orange. One of the static sayings of our citizens is: "are willing to pay the price, if we get good service." On, Cal., owns its distributing and buys "juice" of the Edison at it proposes to put in its own stand at a good monthly saving to issury. U. S. census reports in 1900 that cities owned their electric light Is not this significant? why have not more cities gone the gas business? The fact is the business has been so profitable rate corporations, especially in cities, that they have bribed its and legislatures to keep the from entering the business. The act was made in our last legisla- pass a law making it practical- possible for cities in California to municipal ownership of gas and Gov. Pardee pocketed the bill. like my word for it, the attempt repeated in the next legisla- Therefore, I advise your people for gas works now. watching the movement for mu- ownership in Anaheim with a deal of interest, though it is impersonal, since I am an out- As such, allow me a few re- on the gas proposition. I had that your city council and your company would come to an amica-ement for the purchase of their The development of the nego- leaves room for comment. ment station. The party came from Whittier, where they inspected the site offered by that town on Friday morning. Gov. Pardee and his associates were met at the Santa Fe depot by J. B. Neff and C. C. Chapman, who had appeared before the commission in session in Los Angeles the previous day; Mayor Rust representing the city; J. F. Ahlborn, Edw. Michod, W. H. Spake, Frank Baum, John Hartung, Henry Adams and others of the chamber of commerce; John R. Gardiner, Billy Hale and Ed Benchley of Fullerton, John Hanna of Miraflores, and many others. As the governor's train rolled in a crowd of several hundred gathered in the station to greet him. As the chief executive descended from his car he was warmly welcomed by all. The Anaheim brass band struck up a lively air. Among the first persons to shake the hand of the governor was John Hanna, Mayor of Miraflores, a life-long friend. The two had not met in years. "How are you, Governor?" said the original Pardee man at Miraflores. The governor grasped' the extended hand, looked earnestly into the face of his old friend, seeming not to recognize him. "John Hanna, as I'm alive! How do you do, John?" he said presently, shaking his hand vigorously. "Come and see Julia," continued the latter. The governor was led to where Mrs. George C. Hagar stood among a party of ladies. Her father presented the governor. "Is this Julia?" he said affectionately, as he bowed, hat in hand, grasping Mrs. Hagar's extended hand. A very pleasant interview followed, necessarily brief as it was. The party was escorted to automobiles which moved out of the depot grounds forthwith, leaving the band discoursing music to the assembled multitude. A visit was made of the several sites offered, which were carefully inspected. At the Gervaise place on South street, where a particularly fine patch of chiles are growing, the governor picked several peppers and ate them. Prof. Wickson asked many questions regarding each of the sites, and at one of the places Prof. Wheeler said: for gas works now. watching the movement for muownership in Anaheim with a deal of interest, though it is impersonal, since I am an outAs such, allow me a few reaon the gas proposition. I had that your city council and your company would come to an amicavement for the purchase of their The development of the negoleaves room for comment. the company asked $33,000, $5,000. And yet it claims that it is 10 per cent above cost, which make the cost $22,500. I would not to your people to go ahead the election, vote the gas bonds, voting voted the bonds, make as deal with the gas company as it able to make. In the inrush of tourists into Anaheim California this winter, the which can hold out the greatest ments to homeseekers may reaexpect to attract the larger ers. That is why I am working for municipal ownership in Santa Municipal ownership in Santa lives us an abundance of good and water everybody. And will in the near future good electat service at a low rate, and and cheap gas. We shall hold use things as an inducement to omers. Your people will, no get these things a little sooner we can get them, but we propose he left too far behind. Anaheim Ana will lead in municipal ship in Southern California. of your correspondents compares ties of Fullerton and Anaheim. A prison of tax rates is never fair, the assessed valuation of propconsidered at the same time. Continued on Page 8 grounds forthwith, leaving the band discoursing music to the assembled multitude. A visit was made of the several sites offered, which were carefully inspected. At the Gervaise place on South street, where a particularly fine patch of chiles are growing, the governor picked several peppers and ate them. Prof. Wickson asked many questions regarding each of the sites, and at one of the places Prof. Wheeler said: “If we could get ten acres here I should be in favor of locating the laboratory and station right here.” The party were driven through town. Business places had been hastily decorated in honor of the governor's coming and flags flew from mastheads everywhere. A stop was made, while on the way to Fullerton, at Mayor Rust's extensive wine establishment, where brands of the choicest vintages were inspected. The drive was resumed to Fullerton and Placentia, and a stop all too short made at Mr. Chapman's incomparable country mansion. From afar the national emblem could be seen floating from the masthead. Inside the parlors were lighted with electricity. Lemonade and oranges were served. A large company was present to meet the governor and his distinguished party. A drive through the magnificent orchard followed, as well as one through the rich neighboring walnut groves. At 5:50 the party took the train at Fullerton for Riverside, where Frank Miller was reported by wire to be preparing to take a fall out of them. Stern Brothers, the enterprising merchants, have an important announcement in this issue. Purchasers seeking good goods at sacrificing prices will do well to call upon this progressive arm. The sale begins next Saturday and continues a week.