anaheim-gazette 1913-09-04

LEMON STREET PAVING CAUSE OF DISPUTE LONG BLOCK FROM SOUTH TO BROAD STREETS IS BONE OF CONTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS OBJECT TO ASPHALT PAVEMENT—BOARD OVER-RULES OBJECTION Resolution of intention relative to paving Lemon street was adopted by the board of trustees Thursday night. This was an amended resolution to the plans adopted at the previous meeting ending at South street whereas the new resolution extends the asphalt paving to Broad, 1,300 feet below South. The adoption of this resolution caused a somewhat heated discussion. Judge Shanley and John Ziegler were present with a demand that the long block between South and Broad streets be paved with asphalt, giving the city two full paved streets north and south. Dr. J. L. Beebe and R. A. Hoerner, who own the property fronting on this block, objected to it on the ground that it was unjust, unreasonable and practically confiscatory to order costly paving in streets where only ranch property exists. The discussion grew warm at times. Judge Shanley, who has always been a booster for Lemon street, said if that street was paved from limit to limit of the city's corporation it would secure a portion of the travel that is now confined almost entirely to Los An- electrician has time to get them and put them up. The clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for a new motor fire truck. The committee which has been investigating the different machines recommended the Seagrave apparatus which is in use in San Diego, but City Attorney Ames declared that it was necessary to advertise and allow competing manufacturers to bid. Mr. Ames was instructed to draw up the specifications with the assistance of Engineer Lewis. Y. M. C. A. BOYS ARE HAVING FINE OUTING Clarence Chamberlain Writes to the Gazette All About It Avalon, Cal., Aug. 27, 1913. Editor Gazette. Dear Sir:—Knowing your interest in the Y. M. C. A. activities and especially the annual outing here at Catalina, I am sending this article describing our camp and camp life. This camp is for the older boys and is the second of the season. The counties represented are Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino. We are located about four miles north and west from Avalon. The camp site is an especially beautiful one in a valley bordered by high hills and opening on a little bay. Formerly known as Camp Wilson, it is now called Camp Wilkie. Within the large circle described by the tents there are volley, ball and tennis courts which are almost constantly in use. Place for playing quoits and croquet are also provided. The total number in camp including tent leaders, directors and all, is about 72 and a bunch of fellows more enthusiastic and more certain of having a good time would be hard to find. There is sure to be something doing from the first bugle call in the morning till taps at night. The following is... own the property fronting on this block, objected to it on the ground that it was unjust, unreasonable and practically confiscatory to order costly paving in streets where only ranch property exists. The discussion grew warm at times. Judge Shanley, who has always been a booster for Lemon street, said if that street was paved from limit to limit of the city's corporation it would secure a portion of the travel that is now confined almost entirely to Los Angeles street. To leave one long block of street paved only with its native sand and overgrown with weeds and sunflowers, meant that people traveling from the south would never find their way into Lemon street but would continue to travel on Los Angeles, believing that the only passable avenue through the city. Mr. Ziegler was more emphatic. He said if the board left this stretch of sand, weeds and sunflowers on their street he might resort to the law and hold up the entire work. Both Dr. Beebe and Mr. Hoerner spoke in opposition to it. The cost would be $4,000, and the property was only ranch land, such an enormous assessment against it with an interest payment of $240 per year would be outrageous. The amended resolution presented by City Attorney Ames, providing for asphalt pavement during the entire length of Lemon street was then passed, Messrs. Stark and Cook voting for it and Gates against it, Hamler being absent. Dr. Beebe notified the board after its passage that he would not accept such an order and it is probable some action may be taken that will hold up for an indefinite time the paving of Lemon street. Otherwise work will probably begin on that thoroughfare within 60 days. F. K. Griswold submitted a petition to the board signed by about 50 of his tenants and other residents near the sugar factory, asking an extension of city water to the Griswold subdivision. Mr. Griswold at the last meeting offered his private water system to the city for a consideration of $1, provided a main would be extended to his property. The petition was refused and on motion of Cook it was voted to make no contracts hereafter carrying water out of the city limits. Building permits were granted to the following: To J. L. Stoneberger, frame residence on Helena street; cost $1,000. To D. A. Reedle, frame building in rear on Broadway; cost $200. To Charles J. Fay, frame residence on Zeyn street; cost $1,500. Within the large circle described by the tents there are volley, ball and tennis courts which are almost constantly in use. Place for playing quoits and croquet are also provided. The total number in camp including tent leaders, directors and all, is about 72 and a bunch of fellows more enthusiastic and more certain of having a good time would be hard to find. There is sure to be something doing from the first bugle call in the morning till taps at night. The following is briefly our daily program: After the bugle for rising which is sounded at 6 o'clock, we go through a few "setting up" exercises followed by the morning dip. Then we have half an hour of Bible study before breakfast. After breakfast comes tent inspection and chapel, following which we are free for the day. The time is spent in swimming, boating, hikes, etc., and last, but not least, in the evening comes the camp fire. Here the boys sit around, singing and telling stories, while an excellent opportunity for the fellows getting acquainted is offered. One night we had what is called "stunt night." Music, readings and various comic stunts were enjoyed. After the program marshmallows were brought forth and toasted over the embers of the fire and needless to say every fellow voted the evening a great success. One of the conveniences here is a camp bank. Each boy deposits his money and is given a check book, the checks being acceptable at the camp store or for any camp obligations. The bank has proven a success in every way but the banker found it necessary to advise the boys to please sign their names to their checks and not to write any checks unless they had money in the bank. Considerable interest has been taken in goat hunting, ribbons being given for the first three caught. All who have gotten any, even including our county secretary, Mr. Hamilton, who was presented with one, intend to take them home as a Catalina Island souvenir. There is one feature of the camp system which creates considerable interest and activity on the part of the boys. This is the giving of emblems, pins, etc., to anyone who earns a sufficient number of points in various groups of activities. Among them are athletics, aquatics, scouting, woodcraft, etc. The winning of an emblem or pin, due to the work and information required is distinctly an honor to the boy who does so. The appreciation of and the interest in this honor system as it is called is well shown by the fact that in the last camp consisting of E. Ragsdale, W. T. Taunson, R. S. Cook and H. These gentlemen have 100,000 slabs of the soil now growing in the Buick on the ranch of Dr. Craig They are desirous of nursery and found them admirably suited for the climatic conditions They wanted 100 acres could be procured and fastened upon 43 acres mediate vicinity of A properties adjoining C also and no difficulty enced in securing the area of ground. They purpose organize and incorporating with of $100,000, stock to ask no bonus, each one taking a block of the soil for it at the par value. Raise sufficient capital stock to buy the lands cheap ground, plant that for cultivation until they developed and ready for will be, if the slabs are til fully developed, about R. S. Cook, one of them plained nature and the cactus. An average will yield 10 fully developed months. These can be in six months but do not until the eleventh month dred thousand plants pay or promoters therefore, yield one less than a year. As from 20 cents to $1 per year, on the surface, tending plants. Orders for million plants or slabs been filed, and as they ing the cactus are years mand, and the demand there appears to be little development more rainy or in the year. There is abger of failure, according A slab if pulled from at end which works and shoots at the other develop into branches or ill-treatment will k a main would be extended to his property. The petition was refused and on motion of Cook it was voted to make no contracts hereafter carrying water out of the city limits. Building permits were granted to the following: To J. L. Stoneberger, frame residence on Helena street; cost $1,000. To D. A. Reedle, frame building in rear on Broadway; cost $200. To Charles J. Fay, frame residence on Zeyn street; cost $1,500. To Henry Braden, garage on East Center street; cost $650. To H. B. Sherwood, frame dwelling on Sabina street; cost $200. Ordinance No. 265, amending ordinance No. 237, passed December 28, 1911, regulating and defining the duties of the plumbing inspector, was read and filed for final action at the next meeting. The bonds of C. E. Chamberlain, covering the water pipe and sewer work contracts awarded him at the last meeting were approved. There were two bonds of $850 each, and two for $750 each. Deeds were received and accepted from James Owen and Charles E. Jones to six-foot strips of land in Vineyard Lot A5 for the purpose of widening North Lemon street. Opposition developed to the petition of Dr. W. S. McFarlane for permit to erect a corrugated iron building in the rear of his livery stable on Center street. The protest was signed by Adolph Stankey, Clara Fisher, H. A. Dickel, Dr. Houck and others. The petition was laid over. The Order of Moose asked for the installation of a number additional lights during carnival week. The request was granted, provided the city interest and activity on the part of the boys. This is the giving of emblems, pins, etc., to anyone who earns a sufficient number of points in various groups of activities. Among them are athletics, aquatics, scouting, woodcraft, etc. The winning of an emblem or pin, due to the work and information required is distinctly an honor to the boy who does so. The appreciation of and the interest in this honor system as it is called is well shown by the fact that in the last camp consisting of 115 members, 101 of them succeeded in winning their points. We think that some mention must be made of our Japanese cooks. The meals they serve are the best that could be asked for, as is shown by the promptness with which every fellow answers the dinner call. The names of our Japanese friends are Hiroshi, Tom and Roichi. They are students and are preparing for missionary work in their own country. In closing I want to commend the thoroughly systematic way in which things are managed here. Every boy enjoys himself all the time and has nothing but praise for our Camp Wilkie and the men who have made it possible. Yours truly, CLARENCE CHAMBERLAIN. CARD OF THANKS The undersigned desire to return thanks to those who rendered them such valuable assistance during their late bereavement. Those from Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana and Los Angeles who sent flowers have our thanks, and we also wish to thank Rev. Schmelzer and the pall bearers for kindnesses rendered. RICHARD GROOM, WIFE AND DAUGHTER. START A NURSERY FOR SPINELESS CACTUS BURBANK'S GREAT DISCOVERY MAY BE PROPAGATED AND DEVELOPED IN ANAHEIM BOARD OF TRADE CONSIDERING PROPOSITION PRESENTED AT SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY Many persons have doubtless read in the newspapers references to Luther Burbank's latest and, perhaps, most valuable contribution to the vegetable world—the spineless cactus—but few realize the actual value of this discovery or, rather, development, on which the California wizard has devoted 16 years. There is now a probability that a nursery for the propagation of this plant will be established within our own dooryard, and that Anaheim will take a foremost part in giving to the world one of its most valuable feed products. A special meeting of the board of trade was called Friday morning to consider a proposition presented by E. E. Ragsdale, W. T. Talbert, B. S. Dennison, R. S. Cook and H. A. Longshore. These gentlemen have an option on 100,000 slabs of the spineless cactus now growing in the Burbank nurseries on the ranch of Dr. Craig, near Corona. They are desirous of establishing a nursery and found the soil of Anaheim admirably suited for the purpose and the climatic conditions here perfect. They wanted 100 acres of land if it could be procured and have already fastened upon 43 acres within the im- E. Ragsdale, W. T. Talbert, B. S. Denison, R. S. Cook and H. A. Longshore. These gentlemen have an option on 100,000 slabs of the spineless cactus now growing in the Burbank nurseries on the ranch of Dr. Craig, near Corona. They are desirous of establishing a nursery and found the soil of Anaheim admirably suited for the purpose and the climatic conditions here perfect. They wanted 100 acres of land if it could be procured and have already fastened upon 43 acres within the immediate vicinity of Anaheim. Other properties adjoining can be secured also and no difficulty will be experienced in securing the required amount of ground. They purpose organizing a company and incorporating with a capitalization of $100,000, stock to sell at par. They ask no bonus, each of the promoters taking a block of the stock and paying for it at the par value. They expect to raise sufficient capital by the sale of stock to buy the land, which will be cheap ground, plant the slabs and pay for cultivation until the first crop is developed and ready for market, which will be, if the slabs are not culled until fully developed, about 11 months. R. S. Cook, one of the company, explained the nature and possibilities of the cactus. An average slab, he said, will yield 10 fully developed slabs in 11 months. These can be culled and used in six months but do not reach maturity until the eleventh month. The hundred thousand plants which the company or promoters now own would, therefore, yield one million slabs in less than a year. As these slabs sell at from 20 cents to $1 or more they appear, on the surface, to be profit-yielding plants. Orders for more than four million plants or slabs have already been filed, and as the nurseries growing the cactus are years behind, the demand, and the demand is increasing as the value of the plant becomes known, there appears to be little doubt of future profits from the business. Furthermore, according to Mr. Cook, there is no possibility of failure. The plant requires very little water, three or four inches a year being ample for its perfect development. It can skip an entire year without a drop of water and suffer very little, but is at its best and develops more rapidly with a few inches of rainfall or irrigation during the year. There is absolutely no danger of failure, according to Mr. Cook. A slab if pulled from the parent stem and thrown away will send out roots at one end which work into the soil, and shoots at the other end which develop into branches. Neither drought or ill-treatment will kill it or stop its growth. So far he has passed through 21 states and traveled a distance of more than 11,000 miles without an accident. It took the party almost a week to cross the American desert. In some places they bought water, paying 5 cents per gallon for it. For two days they traveled without seeing a person. At night they camped on the desert. Dr. Deming has been in almost every Eastern State, the New England States and Canada on this trip. On the return trip he will go by way of Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky, taking a southwestern route home down and through New Mexico and Mexico. Yesterday Dr. and Mrs. Deming and Mr. and Mrs. McElhinny went to Atlantic City in the auto for the day. The car carries California pennants, is travel-stained, and everywhere it stops a large and curious crowd gathers about it. In Philadelphia Dr. Deming had to call a policeman to assist him and his family to get through the crowd into the car. Dr. Deming followed a route somebody in Philadelphia laid out for him to Wilmington and says it was one of the worst stretches he found on his entire 11,000 miles of travel. It was not the Darby pike and Philadelphia pike route, he said. By the time he returns to California his Overland car will have covered 25,000 miles. Railway Time Table SANTA FE—GOING NORTH Leave Anaheim Ar. Los Angeles 6:18 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:23 a.m. 12:02 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:27 p.m. 4:20 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 5:07 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:38 p.m.(Sunday) 10:30 p.m. GOING SOUTH Lv. Los Angeles Ar. Anaheim 7:15 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 10:02 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:58 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:42 p.m. 5:25 p.m. 6:17 p.m. 11:59 p.m. 12:50 a.m. S.P.-GOING NORTH Leave Anaheim Ar. Los Angeles 7:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 12:44 p.m. 1:50 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 4:50 p.m. GOING SOUTH Lv. Los Angeles Ar. Anaheim 8:55 a.m. 9:57 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:02 a.m. 5:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Finest of Wines, Liquors and Cigars at Roman Wisser's Favorite - Saloon Schlitz Beer on Draught its perfect development. It can skip an entire year without a drop of water and suffer very little, but is at its best and develops more rapidly with a few inches of rainfall or irrigation during the year. There is absolutely no danger of failure, according to Mr. Cook. A slab if pulled from the parent stem and thrown away will send out roots at one end which work into the soil, and shoots at the other end which develop into branches. Neither drought or ill-treatment will kill it or stop its development but cultivation will give larger results. As a forage crop for stock in the arid regions it will prove invaluable and will probably be the salvation of many lands hitherto considered valueless. It yields 40 or 50 tons per acre the first year, increasing this yield until the third year when an average yield is about 400 tons. This is the normal yield for a matured plant and it will continue for a hundred years. Fifteen tons of cactus contain the same nutritive qualities as twelve tons of alfalfa. It contains a large amount of saccharine matter and Mr. Ragsdale carried with him a box of candy that had been made from the sap. Tests recently made show that milk cows fed on cactus increased in milk production from 25 to 40 per cent within a few months after having been gradually switched from alfalfa. Another valuable quality is that stock living on cactus do not require water. Cattle feeding on it have been known to go six or eight months without a drop of water, refusing it whenever offered. The fruit of the cactus is also very palatable, resembling the fig somewhat. It is excellent for canning or preserving, and will keep in the natural ... The ... 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