anaheim-gazette 1905-11-23

PROF. WICKSON COMES INVESTIGATING SITES Favorably Impressed With Location South of Primary School—Decision Soon to Be Announced—Claremont and Patton Not Visited Prof. E. J. Wickson, director of agricultural experiment stations of the University of California, immediately upon his arrival here on Wednesday afternoon of last week, was taken in Wm. McLauchlin’s auto car to the sites offered for the state pathological laboratory and experiment station. He was accompanied by his sixteen-year-old son, who was making his first trip to Southern California. In the party were J. B. Neff and Frank Baum. At the chamber of commerce, to which point the distinguished visitor was driven after leaving the train, he was met by a number of citizens and was asked which sites he preferred seeing first. He had inspected them all on the occasion of his visit here, in association representing the Pacific states region. The central association will upon sound lines. It will the highest type of unpolitical work for progress in the West. The hundreds thousands of men who will together in ideas or in through this central body are who support the commercial tions and are numbered as men who have hope for their effort is unselfish for the results with the rest of the country. The state commercial organ turn are representative of the cooperative effort in the states. They mean that all mercial bodies in any one of states have “gotten together working with united effort the established organization vides the machinery for effect on a business-like basis. moral support which one state or one city in a state may from all other portions of monwealth has a tremendous value. A spirit of help a state existing between the regions enhances the opinion it is held throughout the has a value not measurable mercial basis. By organiz spirit finds a proper outlet and continued action. He was accompanied by his sixteen-year-old son, who was making his first trip to Southern California. In the party were J. B. Neff and Frank Baum. At the chamber of commerce, to which point the distinguished visitor was driven after leaving the train, he was met by a number of citizens and was asked which sites he preferred seeing first. He had inspected them all on the occasion of his visit here, in company of Gov. Pardee and Dr. Wheeler, a month ago. "There are a couple of sites near the schoolhouse," replied the professor, "if I remember rightly, which I should like to look at again." The party drove at once to the sites indicated. The character of the soil was carefully noted, title investigated and water facilities inquired into. Prof. Wickson acknowledged himself to be very favorably impressed with the site, adding that twenty lots were necessary for the laboratory and experiment station if either of the sites were selected. The sites join one another south of the new primary school at the corner of Broadway and Olive streets. Prof. Wickson was the guest while here of Mr. Neff, at whose home he remained over night. He called upon Miss Wilde of the high school, but found her out. Later Miss Wilde drove out to Mr. Neff's and met the professor, who is an old-time friend of the family. The contemplated trip to the celery belt was omitted because of the professor's lack of time. He left for Whittier at 8 o'clock on Thursday morning. A half inch of rain fell during the night, and his departure was made in somewhat of a Scotch mist. On Friday he visited Riverside, and on Saturday the forestry station at Santa Monica. Neither Claremont nor Patton were visited. Prof. Wickson returned north on Saturday evening. He will report to the commission, and a decision is looked for some time next week. BETWEEN WHITTIER AND ANAHEIM. It was learned this week that the contest has practically narrowed down to Whittier and Anaheim. The fact that neither Claremont nor Patten were visited by Prof. Wickson on his trip south last week is taken to indicate moral support which one state or one city in a state may from all other portions of monwealth has a tremendous social value. A spirit of help a state existing between the regions enhances the opinion it is held throughout the country has a value not measurable commercial basis. By organizing spirit finds a proper outlet in and continued action. The different chambers of and other commercial bodies idly preparing for combined fort and the whole Pacific state will be in a better position to time in its history to take off of the attention now focused Chamber of Commerce The directors of the chamber merce met in regular session day evening. Present, Me born, Grim, Miller, Wallo Spake. H. F. Cloud of Pasadena before the chamber with a plan to advertise this city with the coming to that city. He towns listed and wants this His fee to be $25 per month. Position was taken under an agreement. The illustrated pamphlet contains 24 pages, instead of 32 pages nally intended. At the midnight evening all details will be sent as to enable the committee to copy over to the printer. A vote of thanks was exchanged with Mr. McLauchlin who tendered his touring car upon the visit last week of Prof. V. the university at Berkeley shown about the city in the committee consisting of Kuchel, Judge Howard, M and H. A. Dickel, was ap confer with the electric companies in Los Angeles on Monday present this city at the conference held to discuss railway Committees from Fullerton Park will also be in attendance confidently expected that they will in the near future be joined by electric system. Director Miller presents spondence from a gentleman for a laundry location, and locate here. Prof. Wickson returned north on Saturday evening. He will report to the commission, and a decision is looked for some time next week. BETWEEN WHITTIER AND ANAHEIM. It was learned this week that the contest has practically narrowed down to Whittier and Anaheim. The fact that neither Claremont nor Patten were visited by Prof. Wickson on his trip south last week is taken to indicate that each place is practically out of the fight. Riverside is making a spirited fight for the prize, but is hardly in the running. Powerful forces are working in favor of Whittier at Sacramento as well as in Southern California, and it behooves Anaheim to leave no stone unturned to beat the foothill town to the north of us. Pacific States are Organizing Co-operation is the watchword by which the Pacific States region will extend its influence and prestige. The movement to bring the Pacific states, Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and the territory of Arizona, into harmonious and combined effort for progress is meeting with great favor and is being favorably commented upon by the press and public of the Pacific states. The commercial bodies of those of the Pacific states which are not already organized into a state central body are taking steps to bring about this important result and when this is accomplished—which promises to be in the not distant future—the state commercial bodies will all work together into one central ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, TALK OF ELECTRIC RAILWAY, CITIZENS MEET PILLSBURY Chief Engineer of Pacific Electric Knows This Section, Having Driven Over It With Mr. Huntington. Committees representing this city, Fullerton and Buena Park met Chief Engineer Pillsbury of the Pacific Electric railway at his office in the Huntington building in Los Angeles on Monday morning. The committee representing the Fullerton board of trade was composed of C. C. Chapman, J. R. Gardner, Geo. C. Clark, E. W. Dean and Edgar Johnson. Buena Park was represented by Dr. Hasson, J. H. Whitaker, Mr. Stewart. The Anaheim chamber of commerce sent W. H. Spake, L. E. Miller and Henry Kuchel. The committees met Mr. Allen at the Huntington building and with him proceeded to Mr. Pillsbury's office upon son said that was the unsire of Park residents. Remarks were also made Allen, Mr. Whitaker, Dr. Clark, Mr. Kuchel and o whom extended Mr. Pill vitation to come to their cities and look over the connect them with the t soon as possible. ANAHEIM UNION W Anaheim, Cal., N Regular meeting of the ectors of the Anaheim company, with the followpresent: Crowther, Braa Kraemer, Sherwood and Diich committee reportbeen decided to put in a and not a pipe line at wha the Young-Wagner ditch. Further time was gramatter of the Gleichner p on the rights of way in Au The same committee J. Lemke et al are willing sixty-foot right of way canal provided the boundistrict be so changed as balance of their land. The committee appointe Chamber of Commerce Directors of the chamber of commerce in regular session on Thursday. Present, Messrs. Ahlim, Miller, Wallop, Adams, Cloud of Pasadena appeared the chamber with a proposition rise this city with the tourists to that city. He has other ideas and wants this town also be $25 per month. The pro was taken under advisement. Illustrated pamphlet is to be of instead of 32 pages as originated. At the meeting this full details will be so arranged whole the committee to turn the printer. Of thanks was extended toauchlin who tendered the use during car upon the occasion of last week of Prof. Wickson of University at Berkeley, who was about the city in the auto. Committee consisting of Henry Judge Howard, Mr. Vallean A. Dickel, was appointed to with the electric company offi- los Angeles on Monday to repis city at the conference to be discuss the railway situation. Nees from Fullerton and Buena also be in attendance. It is fully expected that these towns near future be joined to the system. Miller presented corre- cee from a gentleman looking indry location, and who may represent the Fullerton board of trade was composed of C. C. Chapman, J. R. Gardner, Geo. C. Clark, E. W. Dean and Edgar Johnson. Buena Park was represented by Dr. Hasson, J. H. Whitaker, Mr. Stewart. The Anaheim chamber of commerce sent W. H. Spake, L. E. Miller and Henry Kuchel. The committees met Mr. Allen at the Huntington building and with him proceeded to Mr. Pillsbury's office upon the seventh floor, where an interview of an hour's duration was had with the chief engineer of the road. Mr. Chapman presented the petitions recently circulated at Buena Park, Fullerton and this city, asking that an electric line be constructed through those communities with junctions at Orange with the Santa Ana line and with the main line west of Artesia. Mr. Chapman said the country referred to was among the richest and most populous in Southern California, and was improving at a rapid rate. He cited the case of the establishment of a new bank in Fullerton. The community had a first-class bank, but the citizens established another. The deposits began in February with $16,000. Now there were $75,000, and he thought by the end of the year there would be $100,000. That is merely an indication of how the county is growing. The country between Fullerton and Anaheim on the north and the city of Orange on the south, was, he said, rapidly filling up with progressive farmers, and a road through the section would be a paying proposition from the start. Speaking in behalf of Fullerton, Buena Park and this city he extended an invitation to Mr. Pillsbury to look carefully over the ground to the end that a trolly line might be one of the eventualities of the near future. Mr. Pillsbury said the route suggested had not hitherto been considered by the company. He knew of the character of the country between Fullerton, Placentia, Anaheim and Santa Ana, having driven over it several times with Mr. Huntington. He had been told that a mistake had been made in not building through this section, which he regarded as offering fine inducements for an electric railway. He said he would lay the petitions before Further time was granted matter of the Gleichner prize on the rights of way in Austria. The same committee met J. Lemke et al are willing sixty-foot right of way can canal provided the boundary be so changed as to balance their land. The committee appointed donation for a pumping six Stern asked further time is on the point of selling it. A communication from speaking for himself and Young, asked that payment be granted to connect a six-bank with our ditch, so as to duck ditch a low spot on their referred to the ditch power. A communication stated that he is on the point his land in the Haynes traction cannot at this time; tion to this company, but tending purchaser has willingness to carry out action. The secretary reported master Stevens of the South had called and wishes pleasure of this board with the cementing of the Spa well as the Nutwood ditch to ditch committee. Communication from asked that a note of which has recently come session may be cancelled in his own favor be is thereof. Granted and and secretary were author such note. A communication from called attention to the back bridge across the Cajon his ranch and asked that ed. Referred to the s with power. Communication from Malcom, attorney of Rebe complained that this company with the Santa Ana Valley has entered upon and tak- of a portion of her lands Durkee ranch. On more communication was referred mittee of management o r ranch. Mr. Pillsbury said the route suggested had not hitherto been considered by the company. He knew of the character of the country between Fullerton, Placentia, Anaheim and Santa Ana, having driven over it several times with Mr. Huntington. He had been told that a mistake had been made in not building through this section, which he regarded as offering fine inducements for an electric railway. He said he would lay the petitions before the board of directors and inform the gentlemen of the decision at a later date. Mr. Huntington, he said, was a great believer in Southern California and would probably look into the matter closely. He doubted if the road could be constructed in the near future. The company had work cut out for a year. Rails ordered at the present time could not be delivered before next September. The mills of the country were tied up with orders for rails a year in advance. Mr. Pillsbury said he had recently given some thought to the subject of vegetables, berries and milk for Los Angeles consumption. The city was expanding at such rapid rate the demand would shortly exceed the supply. His attention had been attracted to Orange county as a producer of these commodities, and he doubted not the future supply of the city would come in large part from this county. Referring to the route, Mr. Chapman said the desire of the people, as near as he could learn, was that a direct line north to Los Angeles and south to Santa Ana was favored. J. H. Whitaker said that Buena Park wanted to be on the line, and Dr. Has- Referred to the company with power. Communication from Malcom, attorney of Rebecca complained that this complaint with the Santa Ana Valley has entered upon and taken of a portion of her lands in Durkee ranch. On more communication was referred mittee of management of ranch. A summons was pressed against the A. U. W. Co., issue of certificate in lieu No. 25, lost or destroyed, the attorney. Applications on file for stock were granted by Sherwood of the pump mittee reported that the covered with water tendered to tell to a certain installation is properly but that inasmuch as the Engine company offers to defect as soon as it may be commended that the plant with that understanding. Mr. Allinson, the exp by this company to inspect reported on his investment report showed a careful of the plant and he made mendations as to mind stated that owing to the water pumped low cover the pump and such he is unable to tell what lines are properly laid stated that the water pump 400 inches. Moved by Hale, resolved pumping plant construc Western gas engine co- This Paper not to be taken from the Library. NOVEMBER 23, 1905 NUMBER 5 that was the unanimous dePark residents. Marks were also made by Mr. Mr. Whitaker, Dr. Hasson, Dr. Mr. Kuchel and others, all of extended Mr. Pillsbury an inn to come to their respective and look over the country and them with the trolly line as possible. HEIM UNION WATER CO. Anaheim, Cal., Nov. 18, 1905. Regular meeting of the board of dircation of the Anaheim Union Water company, with the following members: Crowther, Bradford, Hale, Sherwood and McDermont. A committee reported that it had decided to put in a cement ditch at a pipe line at what is known as Bung-Wagner ditch. Other time was granted on the way of the Gleichner gate and also rights of way in Anaheim. A same committee reported that take et al are willing to donate a foot right of way for the Cajon provided the boundary of the it be so changed as to include the line of their land. A committee appointed to secure a their contract dated June 22, 1905, beand the same is hereby accepted, and the secretary and president are hereby authorized to draw a warrant in favor of said company for $4345 in payment for said plant; provided however that said Western gas engine company shall give a written agreement to execute the following work on said pumping plant; at such time as demanded by this company and without expense to this company. 1—To place two solid cement piers under the cross-timbers supporting the pump. 2—To furnish diagonal braces in the pump frame. 3—To make tight any leak in the suction lines, if any develop therein, when the same are uncovered. 4—To put in one short length of belt where there are now two short lengths. It is understood that this acceptance does not release the said Western gas engine company from compliance with the terms of said contract for the furnishing of a second engine as specified in paragraph 9 thereof. The motion was seconded by McDermont and duly adopted. Moved by Bradford, seconded by Hale, that the attorney draw up a contract with the Western gas engine company, embodying the terms as specified in the resolution heretofore ad-opted and as soon as the same shall be executed that the president and secretary draw a warrant for the sum of $4345 and forward the same to said at a pipe line at what is known as Young-Wagner ditch. other time was granted on the order of the Gleichner gate and also rights of way in Anaheim. same committee reported that Luke et al are willing to donate a foot right of way for the Cajon provided the boundary of the lot be so changed as to include the use of their land. committee appointed to secure a loan for a pumping site from Jake masked further time as Mr. Stern the point of selling the land. communication from J. N. Nenno, King for himself and George M. McKinney, asked that permission be used to connect a six-inch pipe line near ditch, so as to drain into our low spot on their lands. Referred to the ditch committee with communication from J. Stern that he is on the point of selling land in the Haynes tract and there cannot at this time make a donation to this company, but that the ing purchaser has expressed a willingness to carry out such an intention. secretary reported that Roader Stevens of the Southern Pacific called and wishes to know the nature of this board with regard to menting of the Sparkes ditch as was the Nutwood ditch. Referred to committee. communication from W. L. Inness that a note of this company has recently come into his possession may be cancelled and a new one own favor be issued in lieu of. Granted and the president secretary were authorized to issue note. communication from J. H. Gulick attention to the bad condition of age across the Cajon canal nearench and asked that it be repair-Referred to the superintendent power. communication from Norman E. Arm, attorney of Rebecca A. Dodd,ained that this company together the Santa Ana Valley company, uttered upon and taken possession portion of her lands adjoining the ranch. On motion the commission was referred to the com- of management of the Durkee in paragraph 9 thereof. The motion was seconded by McDermont and duly adopted. Moved by Bradford, seconded by Hale, that the attorney draw up a contract with the Western gas engine company, embodying the terms as specified in the resolution heretofore adopted and as soon as the same shall be executed that the president and secretary draw a warrant for the sum of $4345 and forward the same to said company. Carried. On motion the pumping plant committee was instructed to examine the items of the special bill of the Western gas engine company for the extras furnished and see if the same is correct and report at next meeting. Adjourned. P. H. Krick, Secy. Ideas for Home-Builder The campaign instituted sometime ago by the California Promotion Committee for beautifying towns throughout this state and arousing a desire for more beautiful homes in the future, has struck fire all over the country. In the current monthly magazines prominent notice is given to this movement and the necessity of arousing enthusiasm in behalf of the architecturally ideal home emphasized. The November Ladies' Home Journal has a page devoted to "Good and bad taste in small houses." Along this same line is the exceedingly instructive article by Chas. Keeler in the October Architect and Engineer of California. Good taste in a home is evidenced by solidity, grace and comfort. Mr. Keeler explains the various forms of architecture which are certain to give this result if properly followed. Beyond the necessity of adhering to a harmonious design, it is deemed necessary to judiciously select materials for construction. But particular importance is laid upon the fact that one must never build unless fair sized grounds are possessed. This campaign is certain to mean much to California in the near future. Then will be seen homes that are in sympathy with their surroundings—homes that will be distinctly Californian. The notable results of the campaign in favor of street trees have proved a blessing to many towns. Naturally sequent, comes the campaign for architecturally ideal homes in California. Referred to the superintendent power. Communication from Norman E. Hamm, attorney of Rebecca A. Dodd, maintained that this company together with the Santa Ana Valley company, entered upon and taken possession portion of her lands adjoining the ranch. On motion the commission was referred to the commission of management of the Durkee summons was presented in the brought by Albert Staples et al. against the A. U. W. Co. to compel the certificate in lieu of certificate lost or destroyed. Referred to attorney. Applications on file for the transfer back were granted by the board. Warwood of the pumping plant reported that the pump being used with water renders it impossible to tell to a certainty whether the operation is properly done or not, that inasmuch as the Western Gas company offers to remedy any issues as soon as it may appear, he re-ended that the plant be accepted without understanding. Allinson, the expert employed by the company to inspect the plant, stated on his investigations. His report showed a careful investigation of the plant and he made some recommendations as to minor details, but that owing to the failure to get water pumped low enough to unload the pump and suction lines, that unable to tell whether the sucines are properly laid or not. He said that the water pumped was fully reached by Hale, resolved, That the mining plant constructed by the western gas engine company under This campaign is certain to mean much to California in the near future. Then will be seen homes that are in sympathy with their surroundings—homes that will be distinctly Californian. The notable results of the campaign in favor of street trees have proved a blessing to many towns. Naturally sequent, comes the campaign for architecturally ideal homes in California. State Tax Commission The commission provided for by the last legislature to investigate the system of revenue and taxation in force in this state and to recommend a plan of revision and reform held its third meeting in Sacramento this week. The line of reform whose probable effects are under consideration is that suggested by the governor in his message to the last legislature, to wit: The separation of state from local taxation as sources of revenue. This is the line of reform that has been successfully pursued in a number of eastern states, and it is thought that its application here in California would lessen several of the most glaring evils that now exist in the operation of the old general property tax. The revenues of the State of California amount in round numbers to nine and one-half millions ($9,500,000) per annum, and of this sum $7,500,000 are raised by way of taxation; fees and the income from public property, together with a number of miscellaneous items of income, making up the other two millions. Of the $7,500,000 raised by taxation, approximately $4,500,000 are for educational purposes and are in no sense state revenues.