anaheim-gazette 1908-10-15

OPPOSES SEA WALL BONDS THE SHIP OWNERS ASSOCIATION URGE THEIR DEFEAT San Francisco Does Not Need Additional Water Frontage—Increased Tolls Will Fall Upon the Farmer and Drive Away Shipping Among the important amendments to be voted upon at the approaching election are those carrying millions of dollars for the San Francisco seawall, which seems to be an ever-increasing source of expense to taxpayers of the state. Reference to this seawall grab has already been made in these columns, and it is a pleasure to be able to add today the testimony of San Francisco people in opposition to these bonds. The following letter, received from the ship owners' association of the Pacific coast, bearing upon the subject, will be read with interest: Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast. San Francisco, Oct. 7, 1908. Editor Gazette.—At the coming election you will be asked to vote for or against what will be designated on the ballot as the "India Basin Act." This act, if passed, will saddle the state with an indebtedness of $1,000,000 of 20 year bonds for the purchase of certain real estate south of Islais Creek in South San Francisco. We desire the taxpayers of the state of California to understand that this expense is unnecessary and will only teenth year after the which will enable thequire Islais Creek basarding contemplatedon San Francisco'sfront and which will shiden of cost over suchtime that no hardshipled upon any one class Resolved, That theAssociation of the Pacnestly urge the defeatBasin Act," which is toon at the November elec Resolved, That a copolution be sent to allorganizations and the preof California, respectfulon the voters the viewassociation. The San Franciscocommerce has issuedaposing another grab forThe following resolutionthemselves: "Resolution adopted bytrustees September 15" "Resolved, That ther commerce of San Franciscates the adoption afto the constitution ofCalifornia authorizing therharbor improvement boa term of seventy-fivepending the adoption oftutual amendment wissuance of any twentincluding the $2,000,000bonds for seawalldocks, and the $1,000,000bonds for the purchase lands, to be submittedof the state of Californi eing election; it is further election you will be asked to vote for or against what will be designated on the ballot as the "India Basin Act." This act, if passed, will saddle the state with an indebtedness of $1,000,000 of 20 year bonds for the purchase of certain real estate south of Islais Creek in South San Francisco. We desire the taxpayers of the state of California to understand that this expense is unnecessary and will only benefit a few selfish land owners and politicians. San Francisco does not need additional water frontage. What it does need is the improvement of the frontage it now has, which improved would accommodate the shipping for the next fifty years. The harbor revenues cannot possibly take care of the interest and sinking fund of these bonds without increasing the state tolls, already too high, thus forcing upon the farmers, small merchants and wage earners throughout the state, the burden of extra taxation for something not needed. Furthermore the additional increase in tolls will result in driving away the shipping to the northern ports. We earnestly urge the defeat of the "India Basin Act." Respectfully, Shipowners' Association of the Pacific Coast. H. L. Stoddard, Secretary. Resolution adopted by the Shipowners' Association of the Pacific coast urging the defeat of the "India Basin Act." Whereas, It is proposed at the coming November election to submit to the voters of the state the proposition of issuing $1,000,000 twenty year bonds for the purchase of Islais Greek Basin, and, Whereas, The issuance of such bonds would impose an unreasonable burden on the shipping interests, and Whereas, This association considers that it would be a great injustice to divert revenues derived from shipping for the purpose of buying real estate which was sold by the state in 1872, the title of which was vested in and should therefore be paid for by the state, and thus curtail improvements in dockage and wharf- bonds would impose an unreasonable burden on the shipping interests, and Whereas, This association considers that it would be a great injustice to divert revenues derived from shipping for the purpose of buying real estate which was sold by the state in 1872, the title of which was vested in and should therefore be paid for by the state, and thus curtail improvements in dockage and wharfage facilities that are very necessary at the present time, and, Whereas, This association considers that, if it is necessary to divert revenues obtained from shipping for the purchase of real estate, the sinking fund should not be formed out of the harbor revenues that are so urgently required for water front improvements, but that such money should be raised under the seventy-five year bond plan as suggested by the foreword of the executive committee of the federated harbor improvement associations, and, Whereas, If the wharf facilities and piers commencing at Van Ness avenue and continuing south to Central Basin in the Mission, which constitutes the present water front of San Francisco, and over a small part of which the business of today is now being done, are completed as proposed in the report of the engineers of the federated harbor improvement associations, this association is confident sufficient dockage to accommodate its increased commerce for fifty years or more will be had; Resolved, That this association strongly urges and advocates the adoption of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 29, which provides for the issuance of bonds for the term of seventy-five years, with sinking fund commencing on the nine- each year after the date of issue, which will enable the state to accrue Islais Creek basin without re-engaging contemplated improvements in San Francisco's present water supply and which will spread the burdens of cost over such a period of time that no hardship will be inflicted upon any one class or generation; resolved, That the Shipowners' Association of the Pacific coast earns urge the defeat of the "India Act," which is to be voted up at the November election; resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to all commercial organizations and the press of the state California, respectfully urging upstate voters the views of this action. The San Francisco chamber of commerce has issued a statement opposing another grab for the seawall. Following resolutions speak for themselves: Resolution adopted by the board oftees September 15, 1908. Resolved, That the chamber of commerce of San Francisco, advocates the adoption of an amendment to the constitution of the state of California authorizing the issuance of four improvement bonds to run for term of seventy-five years; that bring the adoption of said constitutional amendment we oppose the existence of any twenty-year bonds, holding the $2,000,000 twenty-year bonds for seawall extension and, and the $1,000,000 twenty-year bonds for the purchase of Islais creek, to be submitted to the voters in the state of California at the com-munication; it is further butter at $174,200, poultry $108,200, apricots at $96,512, grapes at $90,000, lemons at $52,800, olives at $45,000, plums at $20,2000, sweet potatoes at $45,000, strawberries at $30,000, tomatoes at $80,000. The milk brought $68,402, honey $12,000, chili peppers $50,000, peanuts $36,000, green peas $28,000, green beans $33,600, wood $16,000, wool $31.562, and raspberries $1000. The loquats produced had a value of $4410, loganberries $3000, blackberries $7995, apples $5565, figs $500, beeswax $500, and comb honey $600. Besides these sources of wealth the crude oil brought $1,180,517, the cows are worth $168,000, horses $200,000, the sheep $74,000, the lambs $3500, the colts $40,000, the swine $9200, the calves $13,500 and the beef $30,- These figures, although draw mostly in round numbers, are sufficiently accurate to show the county's vast wealth and to prove beyond all possibility of refutation that Orange county is the wealthiest county of its size in this if in not any state in the union. CHURCH NOTES Divine services will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal church Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Order of music at morning service will be as follows: Littany hymn No. 89, by Smart; ante-sermon hymn No. 377, Dykes; offertory, Sullivan; recessional No. 403 by Ward. The evening service will be largely choral, and a short sermon preached by Rev. Juny. The order of music will be as follows: Processional hymn No. 516. form of seventy-five years; that ing the adoption of said constitunal amendment we oppose the ance of any twenty-year bonds, dling the $2,000,000 twenty year bonds for seawall extension and and the $1,000,000 twenty year bonds for the purchase of Islais creek to be submitted to the voters the state of California at the comlection; it is further solved, That a copy of the above ution and also any communicaor explanations thereof be sent commercial organizations and address of the state of California, actfully urging upon the voters news of this chamber. Test: The Chamber of Commute of San Francisco. James McNab, Vice Pres. W. Burks, Secretary. Against these bonds. VICT PATINO TELLS STORY Way to State Prison Relates Manner of Robbing Sam Lee Charles Patino, the convict who had Sam Lee last December, was week lodged in state prison at Quentin, to serve ten years, the time court having dismissed his al. On his way north Patino ersed freely with Constable Jackof Santa Ana, who landed him ison. He made a clean breast his guilt, but blames Humphand May Stewart, the girl aclice, for enticing him to assist the crime. Patino went into detaill the methods of Humphrey and Stewart woman, and said they as great a pair of criminals as possibly be imagined, and that had been concerned in many into his knowledge. Patino and Robrey came to this city the Satbefore the robbery of Sam and examined the premises and following day they took the girl them, and while she took the man into the rear of the buildostensibly to get her a drink water, he and Humphrey robbed ill, taking the box containing money. Patino said he drove the Michael's Episcopal church Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Order of music at morning service will be as follows: Littany hymn No. 89, by Smart; ante-sermon hymn No. 377, Dykes; offertory, Sullivan; recessional No. 403 by Ward. The evening service will be largely choral, and a short sermon preached by Rev. Juny. The order of music will be as follows: Processional hymn No. 516, by Sullivan; anthem, Radiant Morn, by Woodward; Magnifcat, by Kente; Uunc Dimittis, Old Chant; anthem, Come Unto Me, Largo, by Handel; ante-sermon No. 535, by Barnaby; anthem, He Shall Come Down Like Rain, W. Dudley; presentation, Old Chant; offertory solo, But the Lord is Mindful of His Own, from Oratorio, St. Paul, by Mrs. C. R. Sumner. Recessional hymn No. 398, by Sullivan. Otto Storm, clerk; Mrs. C. A. Corneille, musical directress. Frederick A. Juny, pastor. POLITICAL POINTERS Democrats will hold their first meeting in this city for the campaign on Tuesday next, Oct. 20th. Lafayette Gill of Riverside, candidate for state senator, G. B. Miller of Buena Park, for the assembly, and Judge Towner of Santa Ana for superior judge, will deliver addresses. The city band will be in attendance and a good meeting is looked for by the unterrified. The same evening the republicans meet at Santa Ana. Samuel Shortridge will be the principal speaker, and addresses will be made by R. Melrose, candidate for the assembly, Judge West for superior judge and Miguel Estudillo for senator. Both parties will hold meetings throughout the county during the coming week. On Oct. 22 Senator Flint addresses republicans here, and on the 27th occurs the runaround. Don't neglect your eyes. See Di- rich near post office, Anaheim. Walter Rose returned yesterday from a week's visit to Kings county and other points north. Patino and Humphrey came to this city the Saturday before the robbery of Sam and examined the premises and following day they took the girl them, and while she took the man into the rear of the build-stensibly to get her a drink later, he and Humphrey robbed Will, taking the box containing money. Patino said he drove the car up to the curb and Humphrey in the box and threw it into the trunk of the vehicle and then got in both drove away. The box did contain as much money as the man claimed. He said the amount was less than $100, where the Chinaman swore he was robbed of $120. Patino said he and Humphrey took the money out of the box and threw the box in some weeds on the roadside south of town. That is the three smoked opium in a cheese den at Santa Ana. Stewart is said to be one of most accomplished criminals in particular line in the country. HEALTH OF THE COUNTY The books of the county assessor of county show that the county faced during the past year 2700 heads of celery valued roughly at a million dollars; 2,800,000 dozes of eggs valued at $700,000 and carloads of oranges valued at 9,000; more than 5,000,000 pounds alnuts valued at $750,000; ten acres produced potatoes valued at $750,000. The barley produced during the year in this county is valued at 25, the beans at $313,600, the maize and barley hay at $460,000.cab- at $160,600, peaches at $105,900, throughout the county during the coming week. On Oct. 22 Senator Flint addresses republicans here, and on the 27th occurs the runaround. Don't neglect your eyes. See Dietrich near post office, Anaheim. Walter Rose returned yesterday from a week's visit to Kings county and other points north. Peter Weisel reports the loss of a bicycle, which was taken from in front of his place of business a few evenings ago. To see better see Dietrich. Ice cream freezers at Nagel's. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Z. B. WEST OF SANTA ANA (INCUMBENT) Regular Republican nominee for Superior Judge of Orange County FOR SUPERIOR JUDGE J. W. TOWNER Regular Democratic nominee for Judge of the Superior Court of Orange county Election Nov. 3, 1908 O. LAGMAN Architect and Builder 405 East Center Street Anaheim, Cal. L. B. PRUITT CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Plans and estimates furnished. Entire satisfaction guaranteed. Residence, cor. Meirose and Broadway, Anaheim. Phone, Main 861. "LOUDON'S" DRY GOODS STORE Sunset Phone 1061 East Center St., ANAHEIM This Week's Bargain Bulletin Rob Roy Suitings in dark checks, plaids and stripes, all good colors, sold everywhere at 25c, on sale at a yard, 15c 36 in. Bleached Muslin, fine even thread, a regular 10c. quality, at a yard 7½C About a dozen and a half Ladies' Shirt Waists, qualities from $1.25 to $1.75, while they last at each 75C Free Patterns with the Winter Fashion Book November Patterns and Fashion Sheets—Standard Patterns Geo. Loudon & Co. California Wine Co. F. Conrad & Son, Props. California Wine Co. F. Conrad & Son, Props. Center Street - Anaheim Wholesale Wine and Liquor Merchants Fast Brands of Bottled Beer. Delivery Made Everywhere SIGHTLY AND STYLISH SURRIES and RUNABOUTS Moline Plows and other Farm Tools In buying a buggy you should exercise as good judgment as in buying other property. A dollar or two more invested in a good article often saves you many dollars by eliminating repair bills, which in a short time exceed the first cost. Page, Henney and DurantDort Buggies Carload of Page Buggies now ready for your inspection, and it affords us greatest pleasure to show you their new, exclusive points of excellence. WICKERSHEIM IMPLEMENT COMPANY FULLERTON, CAL. Democratic Rally! OPERA HOUSE, ANAHEIM, Tuesday Night, October 20 Hon. Lafayette Gill, nominee for State Senator; Hon. J. W. Towner for Superior Judge, and Hon. Geo. B. Miller for Assemblyman, will address the people of Anaheim and vicinity :: :: :: Tuesday Night, October 20 Hon. Lafayette Gill, nominee for State Senator; Hon. J. W. Towner for Superior Judge, and Hon. Geo. B. Miller for Assemblyman, will address the people of Anaheim and vicinity :: :: :: MUSIC BY ANAHEIM BAND Everybody Invited! Special Invitation to the Ladies! HALL & WALLS Wholesale Liquor Dealers Strodthoff Building, Center St., Anaheim Best Brands of Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors, Beers Cordials, Brandies, Ale and Porter. Patronage of those wishing only high class beverages solicited. Oswald Fulde Watchmaker and Jeweler Graduated Optician Variety Store, Chinaware Glassware, Fancy Goods connection with complete stock of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry 13 E. Center Street. Anaheim Commercial Hotel FIRST-CLASS DINING ROOM AND BAR Handsomely Furnished Rooms Everything neat and clean A home for the Traveling Public A trial will convince. JOHN ZIEGLER, Manager