anaheim-gazette 1906-09-20

Why Southern California Grows And has Grown It is much to be regretted that the laws of the United States do not provide for the taking of a census every five years. Under the apportionment of the official enumeration of 1900 the county of Los Angeles received an allotment of one member of the house of representatives. By indisputable statistics, based among other things, on a carefully compiled school census of Los Angeles city, which footed up 238,000, from school figures obtained in a score of minor school enumerations in other great school centers, like Pasadena, Long Beach and other progressive communities in this county—which have not only not been exaggerated but are understated, Los Angeles county alone has population enough not only for two members of congress, but for a large fraction of a third. Thus two-thirds of our population is today suffering from that taxation without representation which was the cause of our separation from Great Britain. This growth has been substantially noted all over the country grouped south of Point Concepcion, and known as Southern California. By the time the census of 1910 is completed, and the apportionment is made under it, Los Angeles, in all probability, will have four or five members of the house instead of one, as at present, and will meanwhile suffer a deprivation in representation which no rightly adjusted system of republican government would have rendered possible. The whole of Southern California has suffered a similar grievance, though not quite in so large a measure. No miracle of civilized development has ever been recorded such as that which has signalized Southern Califor- Los Angeles, in all probability, will have four or five members of the house instead of one, as at present, and will meanwhile suffer a deprivation in representation which no rightly adjusted system of republican government would have rendered possible. The whole of Southern California has suffered a similar grievance, though not quite in so large a measure. No miracle of civilized development has ever been recorded such as that which has signalized Southern California during the past quarter of a century, for it must be borne in mind that from Point Concepcion down to Tia Juana, on the Mexican line, a region of magical homes, many of them capped by downright palaces, has been created, many of them surrounded by plantations of the citrus and other exotic and exquisite fruits, which the gardens of Nice and Mentone cannot rival. When it can be truly said of this unrivaled region that its principal city, the metropolis of the southwest, Los Angeles, had only ten thousand population by the United States census in 1880, fifty thousand and a fraction in 1890, and one hundred and two thousand in 1900, and that this grand total had risen to the prodigious figure of two hundred and thirty-eight thousand by the school census of the spring of 1906, this city takes a rank in growth absolutely exceptional in the annals of mankind. This was an advance of the dilettante civilization of the day. There was in it nothing of the crude and callow settlement which has characterized the progress of many other rapidly growing communities. The question naturally arises, What lies behind this unprecedented growth of Southern California? It might perhaps be just as well to ask why these tremendous advances were not accomplished at an earlier day, and a few words on that head may come in place and be instructive to those who have never given the matter any consideration. The great growth of Southern California was postponed for years by the war and by the genius of four men—the Big Four—Stanford, Huntington, Crocker and Hopkins. Had it not been for the war, Southern California would have had the first transcontinental railroad, with all that that involves. Reposing in the war department today Take Los Angeles, for her commercial position is united, and her railway facilities and trolly, are really not equal those of any city short of a mile on the continent, and their ing constantly expanded. Above six years ago her enterprising built the Los Angeles and Wichita railway, now the San Pedro by the Southern Pacific railway, connecting the Angelic city with erb harbor, which the governor on the point of completing place, and which will put us a special footing with any fort. The last the government will have $4,000,000 on this noble work. Senator John P. Jones of New York that portion of the Los An Independence railway, which quired by the Southern Pacific chase, and which now forms Monica branch of that road grand climacteric of railway ment in Southern California completion of the Southern railway from San Francisco Angeles, which was celebrated banquet here in 1876. That corporation at once pushed Arizona, with its Sunset route with the purchase of the Harrisburg and San Antonio and the Morgan line of steamer Angeles had another transcontinental line of railway, the first being throp, Sacramento and the Central Pacific—we had ties of that route as fully as cisco; and the Sunset route minus at New Orleans, and Morgan steamer line giving station with New York as our terminus. Next came the second and fourth and last, the South Los Angeles and Salt Lake. This latter, commonly called transcontinental railway, is fourth. In addition to the transcontinental systems, there Pacific company has coast road to San Francisco Santa Fe has a branch to city. Superb as this grand system continental and other steam is, the trolley electric system Angeles is something even complete. The county is fair with trolley tracks and wireless who have gone all over The great growth of Southern California was postponed for years by the war and by the genius of four men—the Big Four—Stanford, Huntington, Crocker and Hopkins. Had it not been for the war, Southern California would have had the first transcontinental railroad, with all that that involves. Reposing in the war department today may be found a masterly report by Mr. Jefferson Davis, President Pierce's secretary of war, recommending the building of a transcontinental railway on or near the thirty-second parallel. This road was bound to come, and when it came, Los Angeles and Southern California took their rightful position in the grand continental development, and the geographical, railway and commercial significance of the south-western corner of the United States became patent to all men. Mr. Henry E. Huntington, on his return home from New York, the other day, said that Southern California was destined to be the playground of the world. This was a true and striking expression. The late John W. Mackay, the Bonanza King, said he had been all over the world a half a dozen times, and that Pasadena was the prettiest place on the footstool. And so on one might go over the whole Southern California coast, lighting on little cities which would be gems in Italy, Spain or the south of France, some of them incomparably better than the best that could be found in those regions. What, then, are the attractions which have acted as the magnet to draw such multitudes of the most intelligent and cultured people of the world to Southern California? Undoubtedly climate is the first of transcontinental systems, the western Pacific company has given coast road to San Francisco Santa Fe has a branch to city. Superb as this grand system continental and other steams is, the trolley electric system Angeles is something even complete. The county is fair with trolley tracks and wires who have gone all over say that there is nowhere and proaching the perfection of the trolly service of the interurban plan which radiate Los Angeles. It extends to at a number of points and the interior in all directions, and steadily extended. With roads Los Angeles is perfired with the steel rails. But the great source of growth for Southern California principal city is the wealth which springs from soil. Everything that can be temperate and sub-tropical flourishes here to perfect potato and the pomegranate ange and the apple, the lemon peach, and so on indefinite in the soil of Southern California assisted by irrigation, the which are abundant, and steadily being increased by telligent system of water Many of our farmers, througien, reap from seven to eight alfalfa a year. Alfalfa is clover quite equal as a daisy to the eastern clover, and more productive. I have here recapitulated advantages of Southern Cali its principal city—a city with a laggard, in the next de- In the region from Point Concepción to San Francisco line can be found every climate on earth. The best ahead of that of any portion in or the South of France. Have no mistal or harsh winds over from the mountains or marrancean coast of Africa. Of mild temperature the Riviera may be found at Sarara, Los Angeles and San Diego. Any suggestions of the which attend the European air climate is not only inconsequient to anything to be one old world, but it is also that of Florida, which state being abandoned as a health home one of the many resorts in California, where the perfection both in winter and where, for a stretch hundred miles in length, one on the ocean on any day of mid-January, if the tour variety of sensations, after Santa Monica, Long Beach, Redondo, he can take the train two hours and a half beaps of Mount Lowe, treating a sleigh ride. Such attract-ist here are impossible any-where and are alone enough to a great population. Advantages of Southern Cali-by no means limited to clique Los Angeles, for instance. Special position is unsurpassed railway facilities, steam are really not equalled by any city short of a million peo-continent, and they are beautiful expanded. About forty go her enterprising citizens Los Angeles and Wilmington now the San Pedro branch of Corn Pacific railway, and con- Angelic city, with the sub-tined to pass San Francisco, and which would have done so even if the late earthquake and fire, which every generous Angeleno regrets, had not handicapped our brethren of the Golden Gate. If a comparison of the city and county of San Francisco had been made before the fateful 18th of April by a fair enumerator they would have been about neck and neck, for in our count would have been included Pasadena, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Redondo, Pomona and a score of swiftly growing towns. We now start ahead of the former metropolis, with, if the truth were known, a population of 250,000 for the city alone, and growing like a house afire.—Joseph D. Lynch, in Rural Californian. San Francisco Advances The advance made by San Francisco during the month of August has been phenomenal in many ways, but in none more so than in building. Construction has been surprising, and its wonderful progress has been shared by commerce, as evidenced by bank clearings. According to the best estimates available the population of San Francisco is now 200,000. A considerable increase may be looked for in September, as many dwelling houses are being erected which will be ready for occupancy then. Travel on transcontinental roads continues to be above normal for west-bound and normal for eastbound. Reports from eastern points indicate that colonist rates will bring many thousand people to the coast. During the closing week of August the record of import duties for the port of San Francisco was broken, and a quarter of a million dollars was received in one day. The estimated receipts for the month are $1,500,000, being the largest in the history of the port. You will Find The Greatest Golden State Through to Chicago Southern PaComposite library room sleeping cars and tourist sleepers with for St. Louis. Inquire of Those Southern Pacific, 600 S. Spruern Pacific agent. To Ambitio If you are of an indie will be interested in One year’s training six months,$55. The earn from $50 to $100 or $720 a year, in threepanion who has spent The Woodbury gives 1 Bookkeeping and Business Either course will fit for a better one. It from nine months fo This school has uneq We shall be pleased our business to help alogue on request. As this grand system of trans- tal and other steam railroads volley electric system of Los is something even more comthe county is fairly riddled ley tracks and wires. Travelave gone all over the world special position is unsurpasser railway facilities, steam are really not equalled by city short of a million peocontinent, and they are bently expanded. About forty ago her enterprising citizens Los Angeles and Wilmington now the San Pedro branch of San Pacific railway, and connec Angelic city with the subwhich the government is point of completing at that which will put us a commerging with any fort. First and government will have spent on this noble work. It 1875 John P. Jones of Nevada built son of the Los Angeles and once railway, which was acthe Southern Pacific by purwhich now forms the Santa branch of that road. The character of railway developSouthern California was the of the Southern Pacific from San Francisco to Los which was celebrated by a here in 1876. That strenuous on at once pushed out into with its Sunset route; and, purchase of the Galveston, and San Antonio railroad, organ line of steamers, Los and another transcontinental railway, the first being via Lacraimento and the Southern Pacific—we had the facilitute route as fully as San Franthe Sunset route with termNew Orleans, and with the steamer line giving us connecin New York as our eastern Next came the Santa Fe; both and last, the San Pedro, ales and Salt Lake railway. or, commonly called our third mineral railway, is really our In addition to these grand mineral systems, the Southfic company has given us a to San Francisco and the has a branch to the same Travel on transcontinental. continues to be above normal for westbound and normal for eastbound. Reports from eastern points indicate that colonist rates will bring many thousand people to the coast. During the closing week of August the record of import duties for the port of San Francisco was broken, and a quarter of a million dollars was received in one day. The estimated receipts for the month are $1,500,000, being the largest in the history of the port. The labor supply shows some improvement, but there is still a demand in building trades and for ordinary laborers in the city, while in the state there is a great demand for farm laborers of all classes. Many thousand people could find employment at high wages at once in California. Reports from Santa Rosa indicate rapid progress toward rehabilitation. All the debris was removed within three weeks of the disaster and build- ing operations are well advanced. Reports from all interior cities show great gains in business in all lines over all previous years. Financial institu-tions report good businesses and plenty of funds. Los Angeles and San Diego report great prosperity in all lines. Art by the Ton. An American city once asked Mac-Monnies, the sculptor, to enter a design for army and navy groups for a soli-diers' and sailors' monument. He declined to compete. Then the commission was tendered to him outright. He submitted sketches of his idea for the groups. The committee in charge of the monument wrote him, asking, "How many tons of granite do you intend to use in the base?" His reply was: "If you are in the business of buying granite you may use as much as you want, one ton or 100,000 tons. I am an artist, and I never yet heard of art being bought by the pound." The question was dropped until the contract for the commission was drawn. When Mr. MacMonnies received it he discovered in it a clause providing that in case the bronzes were ever thrown down from their base, by any cause whatever, and any person or property should be injured, he and his heirs forever should be liable for the damage sustained. He returned the contract without comment, unsigned. When the committee wrote him, asking the reason, his brief reply was, "Your lawyers are too sharp."—World's Work. B. Dauser Dealer In all Kinds of GRAIN AND FEED Storage Warehouses And Custom Feed Mill in Connection Regular Mill Days, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. LOCATION—South of Santa Fe depot. Notice to Voters Have you registered since January 1, 1906? If not you must do so on or before Sept. 26th, 1906, or you will not be allowed to vote at the coming election November 6th, 1906. Any of the following named Deputy Clerks will register you: W. B. Williams, G. E. Robinson, J. W. Morrison, M. H. Forster, John Osterman, Maurice Ray, F. R. Aldrich, J. S. Perry, J. E. Ford, E. R. Amerige, R. E. Larter, Geo. Ruddock, Guy L. Duckworth, Wm. Mitchell, W. R. McAllep, May Coulter, J. A. Harlin, S. W. Munger, John Landell, Jasper Leck, J. J. Thomas, D. W. Hasson, J. H. Whitaker, Joseph Helmsen, W. H. Spake, J. J. Schneider, J. T. Worthy, George Traviola, J. W. King, S. E. Talbert, Wm. Reeder, John Warner, C. E. Buell, J. F. Patterson, J. N. Lemon, John Tubbs, F. L. Carlyle, B. F. Warner, Deil Ulm, T. W. Vestal, F. E. Upham, E. C. Franzen, J. P. Small, T. B. Talbert, H. Wyneken, J. F. Conley, Gilbert Sproule, J. F. Velasco, W. M. Miller, B. C. Harker, H.M Day, George B. Miller, R.C. Marquez, George F. Jessen and E.B.Merritt. C.D.LESTER, County Clerk. SANTA FE HALF Every Sunday the San Francisco ROUND TRIP tickets to and return at rate of ONE for the round trip. Good day of sale only. dc7-td. Popular Excursions to bara during summer above the Southern Park tickets Anaheim to Santa return for $3 25 on July 2 and 3; August 10 and 14 and 15. Allowing Ventura and Santa Paula and returning within line from date of sale. Formation call on agent S.A. heim, Cal. J.M.Picke Anaheim to Chicago The Santa Fe is now Through Tourist Car, San Diego and Chicago leaves Anaheim at 5:52 through to Chicago in half days, arriving in 6:40 a.m., connection is Depot with outbound of all roads. STATE OF OHIO,CITY OF TO LUCAS COUNTY, Frank J.Cheney makes oak partner of the firm of F.J.C business in the City of The State aforesaid,and that sum of ONE HUNDRED Dollars and every case of catarrh th by the use of Hall's Catarrh FRA Sworn to before me and presence this 6th day of Dec (SEAL.) A. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken directly on the blood faces of the system. Sen free. F.J.CHENEY Sold by all druggists, 750 Take Hall's Family Pills will Find Greatest comfort On the Golden State Limited through to Chicago and St. Louis in less than 3 days via Southern Pacific Rock Island composite library cars, observation cars, drawingsleeping cars and dining cars. Modern 16-section sleepers without change to Chicago, connecting St. Louis. Inquire of Thos. A. Graham, Asst. Gen. Freight and Pass. Agt. in Pacific, 600 S. Spring St, corner Sixth, Los Angeles, or any SouthPacific agent. Ambitious Young People If you are of an independent and money-earning turn of mind you will be interested in the following: One year's training in the Woodbury Business College costs $100; six months, $55. The education thus acquired will enable you to learn from $50 to $100 a month. Taking an average of $60 a month, or $720 a year, in three years you will be $2,160 ahead of your companion who has spent his four years in high school. The Woodbury gives two main courses of study: Keeping and Business Course. 2 Shorthand and Typewriting Course either course will fit you for a good position. The two will fit you for a better one. It takes about six months to complete one course from nine months to a year to complete both. This school has unequalled prestige and success in placing graduates. We shall be pleased to have you call at the college to see us. It is our business to help young people to be successful. Illustrated catlogue on request. WOODBURY Business College S. Hill St., Los Angeles E. K. ISAACS, Pres. WOODBURY Business College S. Hill St., Los Angeles E. K. ISAACS, Pres. San Diego and Coronado Excursions The Santa Fe will sell special round trip tickets San Diego at greatly reduced rates, daily, up to including October 31, good returning until Nov. th. Time to take a Little Recreation ee the Santa Fe Agent SANTA FE HALF RATES Every Sunday the Santa Fe will sell TRIP tickets to Los Angeles return at rate of ONE FARE (80 cts.) round trip. Good to return on sale only. J. H. Clabaugh, agent. Denver EXCURSION SANTA FE HALF RATES Every Sunday the Santa Fe will sell TRIP tickets to Los Angeles return at rate of ONE FARE (80 cts.) one round trip. Good to return on sale only. J. H. Clabaugh, agent. Popular Excursions to Santa Barden during summer 1906.—For the time the Southern Pacific will sell tours Anaheim to Santa Barbara and for $3 25 on June 15 and 16; June 2 and 3; August 10 and 11; September 4 and 15. Allowing stop over at Anaheim and Santa Paula both going returning within limit of 30 days date of sale. For further information call on agent S. P. R. R. Anahua, Cal. J. M. Pickering, agent. Anaheim to Chicago Daily The Santa Fe is now operating a through Tourist Car, daily, between Diego and Chicago. This car takes Anaheim at 5:52 a.m. and runs through to Chicago in three-and-onedays, arriving in Kansas city at a.m., connection is made in Union port with outbound morning trains al roads. 9:6 9:27 OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, LUCAS COUNTY. Bank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior merger of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each every case of catarrh that cannot be cured the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY, born to before me and subscribed in my ence this 6th day of December, A. D., 1886. (SEAL) A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. d by all druggists, 75c. See the Santa Fe Agent