anaheim-gazette 1906-07-05

UNDERGROUND WATERS. Report by Engineer Mendenhall Shows Supply Is Not Inexhaustible. Reports by W. C. Mendenhall on the development of underground waters in the coastal plain regions of Southern California have been issued by the United States geological survey. "The coastal plain of Southern California" is described as including the Anaheim, Santa Ana, Downey, Los Bolsas, Santa Monica and Redondo "quadrangle" of the United States geological survey, all of which is in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The reports are of special interest to those who have been led to believe that there is an inexhaustible underground supply in this section and that the water problem could be solved by the simple expedient of pumping. BRINGS DECREASED FLOW. Mr. Mendenhall shows by indisputable data that the effect of low rainfall and increasing drafts upon the stored waters is a decreased flow of artesian wells and lowering of the water level. The original area of the coastal plain artesian belt was nearly 300 square miles; the present area is less years, coming thus early in agricultural development of the region, will, if it continues long enough to call attention to the earnest conservation of subsurface plies, be a scarcely disguised "The general complaint, whichever everywhere, of a scarce water, means an awakening tion of the need of care, and a most favorable omen. A sentiment should be created would make it impossible for dividual to use his water s carelessly, to leave artesian well capped and flowing when th is not needed, or to use upon more than the necessary amount a further sentiment should dated unfavorable to the so sinking of wells and installa plants. This is much more o to create, because the bring more acreage under cultivation the employment of capital and in such enterprises are regular general contributions to the pity and welfare of the secti are welcomed accordingly. Ever, it is clearly understood each additional plant thus in is to a degree at the exp those already in existence, s contributes to the rapidity which the water plane is lo and to the expense, therefore ing irrigation water, sentime change in this matter." These reports contain info of great value to water users. Mr. Mendenhall shows by indisputable data that the effect of low rainfall and increasing drafts upon the stored waters is a decreased flow of artesian wells and lowering of the water level. The original area of the coastal plain artesian belt was nearly 300 square miles; the present area is less than 200 square miles. Originally there were about thirty-six square miles of artesian water-bearing lands in the Anaheim quadrangle; now there are only four square miles in which the water flows. In the Santa Ana quadrangle the original area was seventy square miles; now it is about fifty-seven square miles. From 1898 to 1904, the underground water level at Anaheim fell from twenty-three feet below the surface to more than fifty feet. Mr. Mendenhall says: "The significant point about these declines is that they have continued through years of more than average rainfall, although every foot of decline decreases pressure and yield of flowing wells and stops the flow of some wells entirely, thus tending to reduce the drafts. Evidently, the rapid increase in the number of wells more than offsets the decrease in individual yield, so that the constant effect is an increase in the total amount of water withdrawn. Eventually the falling water plane will cut off so many flowing and pumped wells that the drafts will no longer be in excess of the supply, and the water plane will then remain stationery. But that point will be permanent lower than the original ground-water level. Where it is finally fixed depends upon the water users themselves. One thing is certain, more water cannot be continuously drawn from a reservoir of any sort that is supplied to it, and it is clear that more is now being taken from this portion of the coastal plain than is being added by natural pro- Making New Land With Giant One of the boldest schemes land redemption ever undertaken the Pacific Coast is now beingcessfully carried out at Eastport, where the mammoth company is throwing mud by out of the bottom of Newport and forcing it through great steel pipes to the shore, when used to build up acre after solid ground. The cost of do will be enormous, but at the conservative estimate will amount to one-tenth the value the land which is being made rich sediment from the bay forms a firm filler and packs once. Herbert J. Goudge of Los is one of the chief promoters enterprise, and with him are ested the members of the N Bay Tract company and the Newport Beach company. F. H. Greene says that in ability it will require the summer to complete the work But that point will be permanently lower than the original ground-water level. Where it is finally fixed depends upon the water users themselves. One thing is certain, more water cannot be continuously drawn from a reservoir of any sort that is supplied to it, and it is clear that more is now being taken from this portion of the coastal plain than is being added by natural processes. The water level therefore will continue to fall until by falling it has reduced the drafts until they are no longer in excess of supply. "A series of years of heavy rainfall, which are earnestly hoped for by water users throughout Southern California, would partly fill the depleted reservoirs, partly restore the original water level, brace the now tottering belief that the underground water resources are inexhaustible, and encourage further unwise development, so that when average conditions returned the decline would be more rapid than at present, and much harm would result. As a matter of fact, the present cycle of dry Nasal CATARRH In all its stages. Ely's Cream Balm cleanses, soothes and heals the diseased membrane. It cures catarrh and drives away a cold in the head quickly. Cream Balm is placed into the nostrils, spreads over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief is immediate and a cure follows. It is not drying—does not produce sneezing. Large Size, 50 cents at Druggists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents. ELY BROTHERS, 54 Warren Street, New York being thus early in the agevelopment of the reof it continues long enough mention to the earnest needs ation of subsurface supscarcely disguised blessgeneral complaint, which one anywhere, of a scarcity of uns an awakening realizaneed of care, and is thus vivable omen. A public should be created which make it impossible for any inuse his water supplies to leave artesian wells unflowing when the water used, or to use upon his soil the necessary amount, and sentiment should be crevorable to the continued wells and installation of this is much more difficult because the bringing of age under cultivation and ment of capital and labor perprises are regarded as contributions to the prosperfare of the section, and ed accordingly. If, howclearly understood that normal plant thus installed gree at the expense of dy in existence, since it to the rapidity with water plane is lowering expense, therefore, of liftion water, sentiment will his matter." ports contain information due to water users includ- the investment of public money in these works, great as the sum may be, is well warranted by the economic advantages of the undertaking and the reasonable assurance of ample interest payments. Owens River Bill Passes House Los Angeles' committee in Washington attending the discussion of the Owens river bill have sent following report to the Los Angeles chamber of commerce: "To the board of directors of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce: 'Owens river right of way bill has passed. There was a most determined effort to kill the measure or render it valueless, by insertion of several obnoxious provisions. The secretary of the interior recommended that the bill restrict the use of water conveyed over the right of way to domstic uses only, expressly excluding irrigation. But the president, at the instance of Flint, interposed in behalf of the city, and caused the elimination of the objectionable features. Several power companies, by attorneys and correspondence, opposed the bill in departments and committee. George Chaffee's attorneys and special representatives were very active and served an ultimatum threatening to kill the bill unless various absurd demands were complied with. Congressman Smith, even after he withdrew his open opposition, was the only man in congress so far as Several power companies, by attorneys and correspondence, opposed the bill in departments and committee. George Chaffee's attorneys and special representatives were very active and served an ultimatum threatening to kill the bill unless various absurd demands were complied with. Congressman Smith, even after he withdrew his open opposition, was the only man in congress so far as known who was unwilling that Southern California should have a generous supply of water. He stated in committee (referring to the president) that he submitted to orders of the schoolmaster. "Flint did magnificent work. He is a second Steve White. This victory should do for him what the harbor fight did for White. McLachlin's services were invaluable. Effective work was done by our attorney, Gates. The presence of Matthews and Mulholland was necessary, as their expert knowledge aided materially in passing the bill." New Plan of Taxation State Senator M. L. Ward of San Diego is in Berkeley attending the meeting of the State Commission, appointed by Governor Pardee to consider the recent legislation on taxation. Governor Pardee is chairman. Other than Senator Ward the members are Senator J. B. Curtin of Sonoma, Assemblyman H. G. S. McCartney of Los Angeles, Assemblyman E. F. Treadwell of San Francisco, and Prof. Plehn of the University of California. The principal subject will be the new law which provides that all public service corporations, banks and franchises shall be taxed four per cent on their gross receipts, which shall form the revenue of the state. These properties will be withdrawn from county assessment, and there will be no county State tax on individual property. A conference of county assessors has endorsed the plan, but the attitude of the corporations has not been ascertained. The law is said to have been modeled on that of Minnesota, where the same procedure is reported to have worked satisfactorily. J. Goudge of Los Angeles is the chief promoter of this land with him are inter-members of the Newport company and the East Beach company. Theene says that in all probabilities will require the entire complete the work. "We bring the channel to a depth set at low tide," said Mr. and we are working from a above Balboa to the Eastville, a little over a half strip of land being built fashion is about 1000 feet forming several hundred faces both on the bay on the boulevard. There is of going right on up the port, which would give a over a mile and a half of harbor." Great Irrigation Project irrigation project, involve-ment of about $25,000,-in authorized by the sec- rate for India. The area by the canals is about miles, although only a of it will be reached for a years to come. In this estimated that about 3000 miles will be irrigated. The be taken from the Jhelum which there is now unap- at the site of the headw of 5600 to 7900 cubic second. It is believed that their gross receipts, which shall form the revenue of the state. These properties will be withdrawn from county assessment, and there will be no county State tax on individual property. A conference of county assessors has endorsed the plan, but the attitude of the corporations has not been ascertained. The law is said to have been modeled on that of Minnesota, where the same procedure is reported to have worked satisfactorily. Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treatment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agreeably aromatic. It is received through the nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole surface over which it diffuses itself. Druggists sell the 50c. size; Trial size by mail, 10 cents. Test it and you are sure to continue the treatment. Announcement. To accommodate those who are partial to the use of atomizers in applying liquids into the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in liquid form, which will be known as Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the spraying tube is 75 cents. Druggists or by mail. The liquid form embodies the medicinal properties of the solid preparation. Popular Excursions to Santa Barbara during summer 1906.-For the above the Southern Pacific will sell tickets Anaheim to Santa Barbara and return for $3 25 on June 15 and 16; July 2 and 3; August 10 and 11; September 14 and 15. Allowing stop over at Ventura and Santa Paula both going and returning within limit of 30 days from date of sale. For further information call on agent S. P. R. R. Anaheim, Cal. J. M. Pickering, agent. Beach Service Account 4th of July Trains will leave Anaheim over S. P. for Newport Beach at 7:50 a.m., 9:24 a.m., 2:52 p.m., 6:03 p.m. Returning will leave Newport Beach for Anaheim at 6:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. Your Dainty Underwear And Starched Pieces as though they had bee a riot when they are from the Santa Ana Steam L E. W. McCOLL ANAHEIM AGEN OUR WAGON CALLS CITY MARKET In New Odd Fellow The Best of Fresh Constanty on Hams, Bacon, F. W. Fleisch tkin's Barn Paint guaranteed for five years. 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