anaheim-gazette 1909-05-06

FOR AND AGAINST RESERVOIR MR. SHERWOOD SWUNG ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE At Apex of One Oscillation Recommended Dam Be Made Ten Feet Higher — Dismissed as Engineer, Bucked Reservoir Tooth and Nail A wraith of the dim and distant past, with the smell of the tomb afflicting the nostril, and swishing by with the wailing of a lost spirit, has arisen, pointing its bony finger at the Yorba reservoir and emitting gutteral chants that might strike with fear the heart of the timid or misinformed. It frightens nobody else, for penetrating its disguises, it is seen to be only Mr. Sherwood on the flying trapeze, butting his head against the Yorba dam. Mr. Sherwood denies he ever filed a report with the board approving construction of the reservoir, and challenges us to prove it. It seems like a work of supererogation, for we have published this selfsame report a dozen times in the past seven years. But we gladly publish it again. In June, 1902, in an undated report now on file at the water office, and read to the directors at their first meeting in that month, Mr. Sherwood being at the time the constructing engineer of the company, as well as a member of the board of directors, he submitted the following report upon the nature of operations preliminary to his final report approving the reservoir site. This report shows that he was not "bucking the little water was poured into to make the material auger. This method worked and rapidly in loam or clay siderable difficulty is usenced in going through able stratum of sand, as it er adhere well to the auger up unless puddled with difficulties were partially by driving a piece of ca as the hole was bored, inside it. Gravel contain we were usually unable except by digging pits. "The location and borings are shown in detail accompanying cross section. "In general we find that erage depth of twenty-fifth low the surface, on the plane, there is a stratum bluish yellow clay about feet in thickness, underla sand, which we did not more than two feet. Be in the bottom of the re and 800 feet north of th and at other places wo that this stratum of clay ous and unbroken in th the reservoir site. "This stratum of clay with strata of loam and gravel varying in distribution; gravel being found on the top of the siderable depth. "Your committee sees why a safe dam cannot be ed at this place if a pro ion is made in the above stratum of bluish clay. Of construction, viz.: we puddle wall should be b top of the dam; how far on each side it should now on file at the water office, and read to the directors at their first meeting in that month, Mr. Sherwood being at the time the constructing engineer of the company, as well as a member of the board of directors, he submitted the following report upon the nature of operations preliminary to his final report approving the reservoir site. This report shows that he was not "bucking the reservoir." Indeed, he was at that time warmly in favor of it. Note the tone of the report. Taking a rap at his rival, Engineer Kellogg, upon some unimportant detail, he proceeds: "Report of Yorba Reservoir Com. Board of Directors A.U.W.Co.—Gentlemen: I have to report that nothing further has been done in the matter of the examination of the reservoir site. I do not agree with the suggestions of Mr. Kellogg made in the letter read at the last meeting of the board, and feel that we would be no wiser than we are now if they were carried out. "I would recommend, First, that a deep hole be bored in the bottom near the outer toe of the proposed dam, and another at some point in the bottom within the reservoir. "Second, that one or more holes be bored on the hills on each side on about the line of the proposed dam, with the purpose of finding out whether the gravel deposit extends into the reservoir site; its depth, and the practicability of cutting off its connection with the reservoir if found to exist. "Third, a careful examination of the points from which the material for the dam is to be obtained, with the view of ascertaining its suitability for the purpose, and cost of moving it. Fourth, that the estimates of capacity and quantities be reviewed and a survey made to ascertain if the dam cannot be built about ten feet higher. Respectfully, (Signed) G. W. Sherwood. In the following month, having in the meantime made such investigations into the reservoir site as was deemed to be sufficient, he again reported giving unqualified approval distribution; gravel being found on the top of the siderable depth. "Your committee sees why a safe dam cannot be placed at this place if a provision is made in the above stratum of bluish clay. Of construction, viz.: we puddle wall should be built top of the dam; how far on each side it should be built; of what materials they be built, and the most economical method of conveying them and others, are matters we be referred to a recogitance in this line of work; an ion will be productive of certain results. An incomplete examinations places from which the building the dam must come made, the results of which in detail on the cross section. "An examination was to ascertain if the height could not be increased. Pearls to be no reason height should not be included to ten feet. The elephant short distance on the west little low; but the elephant hills at the dam line and side are sufficient. "Taking the average 40 foot level at 55 acresional ten feet would have feet, which is equivalent to 300 miners' inch a day for ninety days; or half the capacity of this planed. "Your committee is ready to report on the re-survey let ditch. Respectfully, (Signed) G. W. Sherwood. Mr. Sherwood at this private citizen and a diren water company, spoke in approval of the contempt prise. He was eager to upon the dam, which, and been seen, he recommen-ten feet higher than they mitted in Engineer Kellogg. Shortly after this month Sherwood was dismissed rectors as engineer of Fourth, that the estimates of capacity and quantities be reviewed and a survey made to ascertain if the dam cannot be built about ten feet higher. Respectfully, (Signed) G. W. Sherwood. In the following month, having in the meantime made such investigations into the reservoir site as was deemed to be sufficient, he again reported, giving unqualified approval of the work. On the counter at the secretary's desk lay chunks of hard clay, in the shape in which they were brought to the surface by the augur used by him. These were exhibited by him to the directors of the company as well as others who came into the room. Mr. Sherwood's attitude toward the reservoir at that time is shown very clearly in his report which was as follows: This report is now on file at the water office, and may be seen on application to the secretary: "Anaheim, July 5, 1902. "To the Board of Directors A.U.W. Co.— "Gentlemen: Your committee having in charge the further examination of the Yorba reservoir site with reference to its availability for the purpose intended, reports as follows: "Borings were begun on June 3d and prosecuted continuously until July 2d. The tools used were a two-inch and a three-inch ordinary augur, welded on three-quarter inch black pipe. The auger was screwed into the ground with an ordinary pipe wrench for a foot or more and then withdrawn, and the adhering material removed. In dry ground a private citizen and a dirt water company, spoke in approval of the contemporary prise. He was eager to upon the dam, which, after been seen, he recommended ten feet higher than the mitted in Engineer Kellogg." Shortly after this meeting Sherwood was dismissed directors as engineer of the His work had been up and the cement ditch once place, which Sherwood charged with being one property. The company was remove it, and theditto to be a source of treasury board for a long time. Officers did not feel like part of building the reservoir hands, and dismissed his Engineer Kellogg in his From a position of war of the reservoir, Mr. Sheehy on the flying trapeze to creme disapprobation. Stage of one of the best time, "He bucked tooth and nail." He sued making stockholders building the reservoir we lossal blunder, and, winner to his way of thinking in continuing himself up of directors, and his act to the reservoir continue in last year's "insurrection Sherwood saw the handwall, and had a quorum ers answered roll-call and meetings called for elec board of directors, his Water was poured into the hole like the material adhere to the surface. This method works very well rapidly in loam or clay; but considerable difficulty is usually experienced going through a considerable amount of sand, as it will neithere well to the auger, or stand less puddled with clay. These conditions were partially overcome by a piece of casing as fast as the hole was bored, and working suit. Gravel containing boulders are usually unable to penetrate by digging pits. The location and results of the pit are shown in detail on the accompanying cross section. General we find that, at an average depth of twenty-five feet below the surface, on the proposed dam there is a stratum of tough yellow clay about fourteen inches thickness, underlaid with fine which we did not penetrate than two feet. Borings made in bottom of the reservoir 400 feet north of the dam line and other places would indicate this stratum of clay is continued unbroken in this part of reservoir site. This stratum of clay is overlaid strata of loam sand, clay gravel varying in thickness and colour; gravel being usually on the top of the hills to cone depth. Our committee sees no reason safe dam cannot be constructed in this place if a proper foundation made in the above mentioned bluish clay. The details instruction, viz.: whether the wall should be built to the dam; how far in the hills side it should be constructed probably have rolled into the basket. The importation of Eaton to discredit the reservoir at a time when the board were upon the point of beginning work upon it, will be recalled. Eaton merely succeeded in checking the inevitable. The directors set aside his report, and, under charge of Engineer Kellogg, two years ago built the dam, and the reservoir has been in use ever since. The primary object of the reservoir is to do away with the necessity for night irrigation in the southern section of the district. This has been accomplished, and night irrigation is a thing of the past. The company receives a higher stipend for day water, and irrigators are satisfied with the better service. That there is leakage in the upper levels of the reservoir, when filled to a height of forty feet of water, no one denies. This was expected. No one believed the dry hilltops to be absolutely impervious to water. But with the saturation of the ground and the covering of the interior surface with silt, there is no doubt, in the minds of those competent to judge, that the upper levels will be as water tight as the reservoir is up to the 20-foot level. The leakage from the dam is comparatively nothing, and up to the 20-foot level leakage is very slight. It is only when the water level reaches the upper dry altitudes that leakage occurs, and Mr. Sherwood emits a roar. But this will right itself in time. So will Mr. Sherwood's roar. Stockholders of the company might ask themselves this question: Would it be better to permit the water which fills the reservoir to run to waste in the river bed, or is it best to endeavor to conserve it, to save it, BILLS DEFEATED VETO Sacramento, April 22nd billing bills are among ones passed by the county which failed to receive Governor Gillett: Authorizing the formal fire insurance association. Declaring it a crime person to join any society. Providing that where made transferring an alter county, the costs may be the party at whose insurer was made when originally commenced a county; in all cases they borne by the plaintiff. Appropriating $500,000 school in San Francisco. Providing for the former districts by cities ment of water plants government. Insuring the better qualifications of persons chauffeurs. Appropriating $160,000 state printing office. Limiting the hours cooks and waiters to day, within fourteen hours. Amending the act of men's relief fund. Repealing the competition law. Providing that teachers paid while in attendants' institutes, providing progress at the time. Providing that after suits, cities may have within which to sellments on the property. Amending the act of uncomplete examination of the dam from which the material for building the dam must come was also the results of which are shown on the cross section. The examination was also made certain if the height of the dam not be increased. There appears to be no reason why the dam should not be increased from ten feet. The elevation for a resistance on the west side is a low; but the elevation of the dam line and on the east are sufficient. During the average area at the water level at 55 acres, an additional feet would hold 550 acres which is equivalent, approximately 300 miners' inches 12 hours for ninety days; or about one-third the capacity of the reservoiranned. Our committee is not yet able to report on the re-survey of the outch. Respectfully submitted, [Name] G. W. Sherwood. Sherwood at this time, as a citizen and a director of the company, spoke in words of real of the contemplated enter- He was eager to begin work on the dam, which, as will have been, he recommended making it higher than the height sub- In Engineer Kellogg's report, after this meeting Mr. Wood was dismissed by the di- as engineer of the company. when the water level reaches the upper dry altitudes that leakage occurs, and Mr. Sherwood emits a roar. But this will right itself in time. So will Mr. Sherwood's roar. Stockholders of the company might ask themselves this question: Would it be better to permit the water which fills the reservoir to run to waste in the river bed, or is it best to endeavor to conserve it, to save it, even if a small portion of it escapes for the time being? That Mr. Sherwood has swung on all sides of this reservoir question, is known of all men, and his wrath-like vaporings amount to no more than a puff of vitiated air sizzling around in a frying pan. BASKET-PICNIC AT DAVIS University Farm Will Be Scene of Joyous Gathering May 22 is the date decided upon for the basket picnic on the grounds of the university farm at Davis. The plans for this big gathering contemplate one of the most instructive and at the same time enjoyable outings of this character ever held in northern California. There could hardly be a more appropriate place for a picnic of this kind than the grounds of the university agricultural college. The trees along Putah creek, which is the southern boundary of the farm, form a grove that could hardly be improved upon for a picnic. Putah creek is now a beautiful stream that winds its way down to the Sacramento river. The splendid buildings of the farm will be thrown open on the day of the picnic to the crowds who will be present. The real feature of the occasion is the dedication of the splen did big dormitory which has just been completed. This dormitory will accommodate 60 students and several instructors. There are 60 singlerooms equipped with bed, dresser, table and chairs, besides several suites for the instructors. One of the features of the building is a large living room, 24x32 feet, which is furnished with reading tables and easy chairs. It is the lounging room for the students men's relief fund. Repealing the compa-tion law. Providing that teacher paid while in attendanc ers' institutes, providi ng progress at the time. Providing that after suits, cities may have within which to sell ments on the property. Amending the act practice of veterinary Fireless cookers at Sherwood at this time, as a citizen and a director of the company, spoke in words of especial of the contemplated enterprise. He was eager to begin work on the dam, which, as will have been, he recommended making it higher than the height submerged in Engineer Kellogg's report shortly after this meeting Mr. Sherwood was dismissed by the district as engineer of the company. Work had been unsatisfactory, the cement ditch on Chas. Miles' land which Sherwood surveyed, was used with being on wrong projections. The company was asked to take it, and the ditch continued to be a source of trouble to the farm for a long time. The directive not feel like placing the building the reservoir in his hand and dismissed him, employing Sher Kellogg in his stead. On a position of warm approval of the reservoir, Mr. Sherwood swung the flying trapeze to one of exquisite disapprobation. In the lantern of one of the board at the "He bucked the reservoir and nail." He succeeded in big stockholders believe that using the reservoir would be a co-blunder, and, winning them over his way of thinking, succeeded continuing himself upon the board directors, and his acts of hostility to the reservoir continued. However, last year's "insurrection," Mr. Sherwood saw the handwriting on the hand had a quorum of stockholders answered roll-call at the several dogs called for electing a new head of directors, his head would occasion is the dedication of the spice did big dormitory which has just been completed. This dormitory will accommodate 60 students and several instructors. There are 60 singlerooms equipped with bed, dresser, table and chairs, besides several suites for the instructors. One of the features of the building is a large living room, 24x32 feet, which is furnished with reading tables and easy chairs. It is the lounging room for the students and a large fireplace will be the center of attraction on winter evenings. There is also on the farm a firstclass library where all the daily papers, magazines and books can be had by the students. As a matter of fact the farm is equipped in a home-like manner and with the sole view of making the students as comfortable as possible in their surroundings. It is believed that they will do better work and be able to accomplish more under the most favorable conditions, than otherwise. The Southern Pacific company has made a fare and a third for a round trip, on the receipt certificate plan, for all who attend the picnic. This rate applies between Redding, Colfax, Salinas, Santa Rosa and Calistoga. There will be a short program of speaking and music in the stock judging pavilion in the morning, after which the dairy building will be thrown open to all for the lunch. Tables will be arranged in the building and coffee, sugar and cream will be provided by the university. Each visitor is asked, however, to bring his own cup and spoon together with his basket lunch. Hammocks LAWN MOWERS Refrigerat’rs Ice Cream Freezers at L. E. 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