anaheim-gazette 1905-12-07

WHITTIER MASS MEETING TALKS ORANGE COUNTY Sentiment in Foothill Town Favorable to Joining Issues With Gem County. A mass meeting was held at Whittier on Tuesday evening for the purpose of discussing whether that town desires to remain in the proposed city and county government of Los Angeles, whether it wishes to go into the proposed new county of Pomona, or whether it will join issues with and become a part of Orange county. It has been known in Orange county for some time that there exists at Whittier an influential portion of the population favorable to uniting with this county, in the event of the organization of the consolidated city and county government of Los Angeles. While there is also a sentiment in favor of remaining with Los Angeles, yet the consolidated city and county idea has not met with any great degree of favor. In part: "I concur with Mr. advising that as a committed action to remain in Los Angeles in case of a division. I appoint a committee of representatives to confer with the council fifteen appointed by the Los Angeles chamber of commerce and meet with the Los Angeles officers and the Los Angeles citizens in the near future. "We should take decisive action that we are not left out of Los Angeles. As I understand which has been drawn and we proposed boundary of Greater Angeles, Whittier is left out in We are in a wedge between Los Angeles and the proposed Orange counties. Our school district lies in all that of it comes within the proposes of Greater Los Angeles lies in the proposed Pomona part of it in neither. The would be swallowed up by county. It would be a good adopt the line of the high trict as the line of the territory either into Greater Los Angeles into Orange county." George Woodruff moved to mittee of nine be appointed with the above mentioned co-The motion was seconded It has been known in Orange county for some time that there exists at Whittier an influential portion of the population favorable to uniting with this county, in the event of the organization of the consolidated city and county government of Los Angeles. While there is also a sentiment in favor of remaining with Los Angeles, yet the consolidated city and county idea has not met with any great degree of favor. The Owens river water property, which forms the basis for the "Greater Los Angeles" idea, does not appeal forcibly to the Whittier people, for two reasons: First, the town has recently expended $110,000 for a water plant which supplies the community admirably, and which is of sufficient volume to supply a town three or four times its size, and which may in the future be increased to meet that increase; and, second, the town lies upon high ground east of the San Gabriel river. This altitude and the intervening river makes it unpracticable to conduct water from Los Angeles to the foothill town. These reasons are said by Whittier people recently here to be an insurmountable obstacle to inclusion in the consolidated city and county. The southern boundary line of the new political subdivision as already suggested by influential Los Angeles parties, will probably be placed at New (San Gabriel) river, which would exclude Whittier. On the other hand, it is questionable whether Los Angeles will consent to part with Whittier under all the circumstances. Another factor in the situation is the proposed county of Pomona. Senator McComas recently said the proposed county would not extend beyond the mountain range, which would exclude Whittier. Later reports are to the effect that Pomona would like to have Whittier in its county. Pomona, of course, wants the county seat of the new county, and it considers that the Whittier vote may mean a fulfillment of its ambition, that town will be left out; otherwise it may seek to include it. Whittier is opposed to being included in the proposed new county, and infinitely prefers joining Orange county. What the ultimate result will be remains to be seen, but there were many lines in the proposed Pomona county part of it in neither. The town would be swallowed up by county. It would be a good adopt the line of the high district as the line of the territory either into Greater Los Angeles into Orange county." George Woodruff moved to mittee of nine be appointed with the above mentioned committee. The motion was seconded by Mayor Cyrus Trueblood and Schofield of the board of trustees committee will meet Saturday map out a plan of action. Residence Destroyed The residence of Fred Adele street was almost destroyed by fire on Thursday at 9 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Ahlab absent at the time, having services at the Methodist church were with Mr. and Mrs. Welch at their home on Charters. A neighbor noticed smoke issued the residence and gave the alldahlborn ran into the street in to the alarm and beheld his enveloped in flames. Two blocks. The fire department promptly, but the nearest fire ing two blocks away it was before the lengthy hose could ready for action. When the pressure was turned on, lengths of hose burst in two and had to be taken out and by another length. A thousand hose was necessary to reach those earliest upon the scaled in the work of carrying furniture, and much of it including the piano and cloth. Once the fire pressure was upon the hose the flames were subdued, although for a time ed the building would be destroyed. An insurance of $1000 was upon the building and $500 furniture. The building was story structure, built two years was valued at $2000. The loss was adjusted by finance company the next day, $paid. The residence will be... effect that Pomona would like to have Whittier in its county. Pomona, of course, wants the county seat of the new county, and it considers that the Whittier vote may mean a fulfillment of its ambition, that town will be left out; otherwise it may seek to include it. Whittier is opposed to being included in the proposed new county, and infinitely prefers joining Orange county. What the ultimate result will be remains to be seen, but there were many expressions at Tuesday evening's meeting favorable to coming into this county. The inclusion of Whittier in Orange county would tend to hasten construction of an electric railway line between that point, through La Habra, Fullerton and Anaheim, with Santa Ana. Should Whittier, La Mirada, Artesia, Norwalk and the contiguous territory be added to Orange county it would increase our assessed valuation by several million dollars. Col. S. H. Finley and Senator Anderson attended the meeting and assured the people of a cordial welcome into Orange county should they elect to be included in this county. Senator Anderson pledged his support to Whittier in the state legislature in case a proposition should come up in which Pomona would seek to annex Whittier to a county formed with Pomona as the county seat. Wm. H. Hiatt spoke as follows: "It is my belief that Whittier should take steps to be included in Greater Los Angeles should the greater city be formed. Pomona county is out of the question for us and we should not entertain thoughts of going into Pomona county. The depreciation of values in Whittier would be enormous should such action be taken." Madison T. Owens followed, saying An insurance of $1000 was upon the building and $500 furniture. The building was story structure, built two years was valued at $2000. The loss was adjusted by anance company the next day, paid. The residence will be Naval Enfargement Three first-class battleships least 18,000 tons displacement knots speed; three scout cruisers 5000 tons displacement; one go the Helena class, and four other boats of lighter draught, two of the Philippines and two for seas the rivers of China, with a torpedo boats and torpedo-boys, are the principal recouptions of the General Board of which is now under consideration the Board of Construction. At a recent meeting the late of which the chiefs of the boardnance, steam engineering ment and construction and rethe members, completed its re on the practicability of the types of ships contained in the board's program, and the two will be forwarded to the secret guidance in the preparation portion of his annual report with new construction. Although appreciating fully cessity of scout cruisers in time the need of an adequate for stroyers and torpedo boats and mediate desirability of small for service on the Asiatic statel members of the board of cation are in favor of concentra fight for additional ships under first recommendation of the board—that for three new battleships ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1869 "I concur with Mr. Hiatt in that as a committee we take remain in Los Angeles county of a division. We should committee of representative confer with the committee of appointed by the Los Angeles of commerce and which will in the Los Angeles Supervisory Los Angeles city council are future. Should take decisive action to we are not left out of Greater Angeles. As I understand the line has been drawn and which is the boundary of Greater Los Angeles city council is left out in the cold. On a wedge between Greater Angeles and the proposed Pomona large counties. Our union high district lies in all three. Parties within the proposed bound-greater Los Angeles, part of it proposed Pomona county and in neither. The latter part swallowed up by Orange It would be a good scheme to line of the high school dis- line of the territory to go to Greater Los Angeles or large county." Woodruff moved that a com-mine be appointed to confer above mentioned committees, on was seconded to include Traumblood and Providence. CHIPMAN OUR FRIEND, SAYS STATE BOARD Is Not Blind to the Wonderful Development and Great Merit of Southern California. STATE BOARD OF TRADE. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Editor Gazette—Dear Sir: My attention has recently been called to an editorial article in your issue of Nov. 9th which does injustice to the California state board of trade, and particularly to General N. P. Chipman, the president of the board. I feel sure this was not your intention and therefore ask permission to make this statement through the columns of the Gazette, that your readers who may have formed an erroneous impression of the attitude of this organization toward that part of the state usually designated as Southern California, may learn where the California state board of sure the views entertained the article referred to will be wholly dispelled. While General Chipman dent of Tehama county a high opinion of the Sanley, this does not blind wonderful development and of the southern part Southern California has friends than the California of trade and General N. its president. CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD ARTHUR R. Sec. an The National Pastime Contractor Leonardt's of Los Angeles are the la-tion to decorate the moun- in local ball circles, the handing them the shorten- a score of 6 to 2. The Lea- strong line-up and still good healthy match for They started out to find f- umpire and at one period inning there came very mix-up. The gang rush diamond to gooseneck but got the best of the argu- game proceeded. The Woodruff moved that a committee be appointed to confer above mentioned committees, which was seconded to include Drus Trueblood and President of the board of trade. This will meet Saturday night to plan of action. Residence Destroyed by Fire Residence of Fred Ahlborn on street was almost entirely destroyed by fire on Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Ahlborn were in the time, having attended the Methodist church, and Mr. and Mrs. Welborn Walbir home on Chartres street. For noticed smoke issuing from residence and gave the alarm. Mr. Walbir into the street in response form and behold his residence in flames, two blocks away. Fire department responded but the nearest fire plug beckons away it was some time lengthy hose could be made by action. When the water was turned on, one of the fire burst in two places, to be taken out and replaced for length. A thousand feet of necessary to reach the fire. earliest upon the scene assisting work of carrying out the fire and much of it was saved, the piano and clothing. The fire pressure was turned those flames were speedily although for a time it appearing would be entirely deficient of $1000 was carried building and $500 upon the building was a one-time, built two years ago and at $2000. It was adjusted by the insurance company the next day, $800 being the residence will be rebuilt. Naval Enfargement First-class battleships of at 70 tons displacement and 18 which does injustice to the California state board of trade, and particularly to General N. P. Chipman, the president of the board. I feel sure this was not your intention and therefore ask permission to make this statement through the columns of the Gazette, that your readers who may have formed an erroneous impression of the attitude of this organization toward that part of the state usually designated as Southern California, may learn where the California state board of trade stands in the matter of state development for all parts of the state. The appendix article on "irrigated agriculture" in the recent annual report of this body, which was the basis of your criticism, was a contribution by Professor S. Fortier of the University of California, the irrigation engineer in charge Pacific District Irrigation Investigations U. S. Department of Agriculture, the highest authority on irrigation in this state, and he alone is responsible for any utterances or statements made in it. Nothing I am sure was further from the thought of Professor Fortier when writing this article than the idea of doing or saying anything that would detract from the merit of Southern California or belittle its present or future development. Certainly neither the state board or General Chipman thought the article referred to, in any manner reflected unfavorably on any part of the state. It was a statement of facts developed from a thorough study and understanding of irrigation development in California, intended to emphasize the importance of irrigation to the state. Coming from the high authority which it did, this organization believed it would be universally appreciated by all who are interested. As to the allusion to the large acreage of valley land now under ditch in the state awaiting settlers; this paragraph, which seems to have attracted particular attention, was clearly used in connection with that part of the state designated as "the great central valley of California" where it is known large areas are under irrigation systems but which are not cultivated. The reference was made, I think, with the sole object of directing attention of homeseekers to the opportunities open to them, as a matter of fact, not of comparison. I do not see how a careful reading of Professor Fortier's article can in any way support the view which probable in local ball circles, the handing them the short end a score of 6 to 2. The Lea strong line-up and still good healthy match for They started out to find f umpire and at one period inning there came very mix-up. The gang rush diamond to gooseneck but got the best of the argument game proceeded. They have a bit of cause to kick down the third-base, five bad, was called fair. F umpire's position it was difficult correctly. But without doubt honest in his conviction ing two runs were made b and it had a dampening their opponents. They in the fifth, and in the se were made, one of which run by Old Reliable B visitors got a man home and another in the sixth. OIL WELLS AB R Elwell 1b...4 2 Lewis, 2b...3 0 Burnett 1f...4 1 Mott, 3b...3 1 La Brandt c...3 0 Head ss...3 0 Schram cf...3 0 Lane rf...2 0 Johnson, p...3 0 Totals...28 6 LEONARDTS AB R Adams 1f...4 1 Knell 1b...3 0 Tupper cf...3 0 E. Moore 3b...3 0 Scofield2b...3 0 L. Moore ss...3 1 Whaling e...3 0 Gueroio rf...2 0 Simons p...2 0 Totals...26 2 SUMMARY Struck out—Johnson 10. Simon Two base hits—Adams, Knell Home run—Burnett Double play—Lewis to Head t NOTES Joe Burke succeeded Roe the umpire's box after th ing, when there was blood and filled the position s Joe sings out his decisions and distinct voice and wor any back talk. Once a walked in and started a pro met him half way and wav and the fellow went amid the bleachers. Old Man Cole Simonds w ster for the contractors an first-class battleships of at 100 tons displacement and 18 men; three scout cruisers of displacement; one gunboat of a class, and four other gunboats draught, two for use in planes and two for service on the coast of China, with additional boats and torpedo-boat destroyer the principal recommendation General Board of the navy program of new construction, to be used by the next congress, now under consideration by the Construction. I am meeting the latter board of the chiefs of the bureaus of steam engineering, equip-construction and repair are members, completed its report up-to-date by the next congress, now under consideration by the Construction. I am appreciating fully the nec-cout cruisers in time of war of an adequate force of deed torpedo boats and the im-sirability of small gunboats on the Asiatic station, severs of the board of construc-tion favor of concentrating the additional ships upon the commendation of the general fit for three new battleships. In connection with that part of the state designated as "the great central valley of California" where it is known large areas are under irrigation systems but which are not cultivated. The reference was made, I think, with the sole object of directing attention of homeseekers to the opportunities open to them, as a matter of fact, not of comparison. I do not see how a careful reading of Professor Fortier's article can in any way support the view which a probable hasty perusal of it led the Gazette to take. Again, with respect to the Imperial development. Has the California state board of trade "passed it up unnoticed?" In June last the writer, representing this board, visited the Imperial district. On his return to San Francisco he made a report of his trip and observations which was printed as a bulletin of this board under date of June 20, 1905. That the development in the southern part of the state was considered important is indicated in the action taken in reference to it. The report was made a bulletin and printed for general distribution both at home and abroad. Has any other organization in this state done as much? We mail with this letter a marked copy of the report. We also send a marked copy of the full report of the board and call special attention to them both. As to the attitude of the California state board of trade, if a representative of the Gazette will visit its manager, acquaint himself with the printed matter sent to inquirers and homeseekers daily and learn that the board recognizes in its general work no geographical divisions, or if he will make inquiry of the chamber of commerce in Los Angeles or any of the many commercial and development organizations in that part of the state, I am the umpire's box after the ing, when there was blood and filled the position s Joe sings out his decisions and distinct voice and works any back talk. Once a walked in and started a prent him half way and waved and the fellow went amid the bleachers. Old Man Cole Simonds was ster for the contractors and mered unmercifully. Colle Should have that feminine "Maud," tacked on. It is said the Leonardts had been football artists and ed it here. One of them being clothes, too. Phil Knell; the once fast paw, played in the outer gate doesn't mix it with the more. His arm is all out. Jack Burnett's clever beaten and that home run? Well for one day. It must be again remarked field work of the Oil Wells beaten. Elwell would have had an out but the sun was square and he had to duck a hot down to him. Kid Johnson pitched in Le Brandt was there with Head at short put up a prize. A fourteen-inning game was played on Thanksgiving Company E and the C. M. score of 9 to 8 in favor of Company E's battery. Dick der, and A. Smith and B. M. the C. M. A. The game was warmly contested through The Oil Wells play the H here next Sunday. On D play at Rivera. This Paper not to be taken from the Library. DECEMBER 7, 1905 NUMBER 7 the views entertained at the time article referred to was published, wholly dispelled. General Chipman is a resi- of Tehama county and entertains opinion of the Sacramento val- does not blind him to the careful development and great merit southern part of the state. California has no more loyal than the California state board and General N. P. Chipman, president. CALORNIA STATE BOARD OF TRADE, ARTHUR R. BRIGGS, Sec. and Manager. National Pastime With Frills Extractor Leonardt's baseball nine Angeles are the latest aggrega- decorate the mourner's bench ball circles, the Olinda team them the short end Sunday by of 6 to 2. The Leonardts had a line-up and still were not a healthy match for the locals. Started out to find fault with the and at one period in the second there came very near being a. The gang rushed upon the good to gooseneck but cooler heads best of the argument and the proceeded. The visitors did EVERYBODY MAKING MONEY OVER BUENA PARK WAY Gus Hansen Tells a Wonderful Story About the Magic Wrought by the Electric Railway—Rise in Realty Gus Hansen was in town the fore part of the week ordering lumber for a barn for 80 milch cows from which he ships 1000 pounds of milk to Los Angeles daily. Mr. Hansen was among the first of the residents of the west country to see the advantages of electric-railway connection with Los Angeles, and contributed $150 to the right-of-way fund, as well as giving free right of way through his 335 acre tract at the Edgerly corner. The direct result of constructing the electric railway through his pastures is that he ships his milk to the city at an advance of 15 cents per gallon over the price ball circles, the Olinda team g them the short end Sunday by of 6 to 2. The Leonardts had a line-up and still were not a healthy match for the locals. started out to find fault with the and at one period in the second there came very near being a The gang rushed upon the and to gooseneck but cooler heads the best of the argument and the proceeded. The visitors did bit of cause to kick when a foul the third-base, five feet to the was called fair. From the umposition it was difficult to call it ly. But without doubt he was in his convictions. That innro runs were made by the oil boys had a dampening effect upon opponents. They scored again fifth, and in the seventh three made, one of which was a homeby Old Reliable Burnett. The got a man home in the third other in the sixth. The figures: OIL WELLS AB R BH PO A E b 4 2 3 7 0 1 b 3 0 0 2 3 0 If 4 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 1 2 It c...3 0 1 13 0 0 I...3 0 0 5 4 0 cf...3 0 0 0 0 0 i...2 0 0 0 0 0 p...3 0 0 0 2 0 LEONARDTS AB R BH PO A E lf...4 1 2 5 0 0 cf...3 0 2 6 0 1 3b...3 0 1 1 0 0 b...3 0 1 1 2 1 ss...3 1 1 3 0 2 e...3 0 0 8 1 0 rf...2 0 0 0 0 0 p...2 0 0 0 4 1 SUMMARY out—Johnson 10. Simons 7. case hits—Adams, Knell, Burnett. run—Burnett. play—Lewis to Head to Elwell. NOTES Burke succeeded Ross Annin in pire's box after the second innen there was blood on the moon, led the position satisfactorily. gets out his decisions with a clear distinct voice and wont stand for talk. Once a belligerent in and started a protest but Joe on half way and waved him back fellow went amid the jeers of achers. Man Cole Simonds was the slabthe contractors and was ham- the first of the residents of the west country to see the advantages of electric-railway connection with Los Angeles, and contributed $150 to the right-of-way fund, as well as giving free right of way through his 335 acre tract at the Edgerly corner. The direct result of constructing the electric railway through his pastures is that he ships his milk to the city at an advance of 15 cents per gallon over the price formerly paid him by Mr. Stewart's creamery at Buena Park. He saves a four mile haul and picks up an even $45 monthly for his milk. The railway company has established a station named Hansen upon the tract, and the enterprising owner has donated the company two acres for the erection of a commodious warehouse and watering station for travelers. Mr. Hansen is an old Chicago business man. Long before he ever saw Orange county he used to read this journal regularly in his eastern home, and finally nine years ago emigrated to this valley with his family. He has been doing well ever since, taking in consideration a succession of years of drouth, but the advent of the trolly has landed him on the shady side of Easy street. "No, my ranch is not on the market," he said to a reporter. "I don't know that I care to sell it. I valued it at $100 per acre a year ago, but I think I shall live to see it bring better than $500 per acre. Really I don't know what it is worth; I don't like to say. Land all around me is changing hands at $200 and $300 per acre. "I remember property advances in Chicago fifteen years ago when the suburban trolly lines began to reach out in all directions. Property could be purchased cheaper in town than fifteen or twenty miles out. It was easy to get in and out of the city, and the suburban tracts brought great prices for residence purposes. Values went as high as $1500 per acre, and the supply could not equal the demand. I think we shall see considerable of the same thing here. "Dairy men in my section ship a carload of milk to Los Angeles every morning, and the output will steadily increase as the higher prices prevail. At least 10,000 pounds of milk are shipped out daily." This means, at an increase of 15 cents per hundred, $450 per month to Man Cole Simonds was the slab of the contractors and was hammer mercifully. Cole kicks, too. Have that feminine appellation, tacked on. Aid the Leonardts have the rep football artists and they showre. One of them wears fightehes, too. Knell; the once famous southlayed in the outer garden. Phil mix it with the profess any His arm is all out. Burnett's clever baserunning at home run? Well, that'll do today. It be again remarked. The ink of the Oil Wells cannot be I would have had another put the sun was square in his eyes had to duck a hot one burned him. Johnson pitched in great form. Sandt was there with the bells. That short put up a princely game. Three-inning game of baseball played on Thanksgiving between by E and the C. M. A. with a 9 to 8 in favor of the former. By E's battery, Dickel and Sniff A. Smith and B. Newman for M. A. The game was spirited firmly contested throughout. All Wells play the Hoegee Flags next Sunday. On Dec. 17 they Rivera. Unclaised Letters: E Beeman, B D Bond & Co, Mrs Eugene Harvey, Chas Handy, Mrs B Hill, Christopher Jepson, C Kelker, Charles T Loeslie, L A Lucore, Fred Malory, Francisco Mendoza, Luis Moreno, Rafel Navarro, Miss Magdalene Schlenter, Mrs Laura Scott, Carl Schmid, Joseph M Smith, George Turner, Elmer R Todd, David Valdez, Emilio Villa, Mrs Lydia Vosage. Minstrels All new features this year with the Gus Sun's American Minstrels at Anaheim Operahouse Saturday evening, Dec. 9. Grand free stupendous street parade at noon. Tickets at McCollums.