anaheim-gazette 1914-05-21

MORE ST. PAVING ORDERED BY TRUSTEES NORTH PHILADELPHIA, SOUTH CLAUDINA, NORTH LEMON AND LINCOLN AVE. TO BE PAVED ELECTRIC LIGHT RATE REDUCED FROM 10 CENTS TO 7 CENTS PER KILOWAT HOUR Over-ruling a protest signed by 13 property owners representing a frontage of 1,495 feet on North Philadelphia street, the city trustees Thursday night adopted a resolution ordering that street paved in accordance with specifications previously submitted. The protest was signed by Mrs. Deborah C. Allen, J. W. Kohlenberger and 11 others, and set forth the fact that the street had been recently oiled and was in a satisfactory condition, consequently forcing the property owners to incur the expense of laying asphalt pavement would be imposing an unnecessary hardship upon them. City Attorney Ames prepared a resolution over-ruling the protest which was adopted without argument or discussion. A resolution ordering the work and fixing a date for opening bids was then presented and adopted. This was only the beginning of the good work. Three other streets, or sections of streets, were passed upon and ordered paved. Lincoln avenue was the next, and after declaring that the trustees had acquired jurisdiction and authority to pave in accordance with the law, a resolution ordering the work was duly adopted. South Claudina street was next considered, followed by North Lemon, and both were ordered paved without a protest or a dissenting voice. The clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the work on these four streets, the same to be cation for the place—that of J. W. Sackett. He was appointed and his salary fixed at $75 per month. Judge J. S. Howard was reappointed recorder, and W. A. Wallace retained as tax collector. There was no other candidates for these positions and no objections to the reappointment of either. Ordinance No. 275, amending section 17 of ordinance No. 170, fixing a license tax on circus and other shows exhibiting in the city, was introduced. It provides a license of $50 per day for circuses with $5 additional for each side show, and $25 for smaller shows where the seating capacity is less than 1,000. This was in response to a petition of the local theater managers. A map showing a new sub-division of the South street tract was submitted by Messrs. Jones and Henley, who asked its acceptance. It was turned back with a request for a blue print before action is taken upon it. Jones and Henley also announced that new houses were being constructed or considered in this tract on Los Angeles, Claudina, Philadelphia and Olive streets, and they asked for an extension of the sewer system into that region. The public improvements committee will investigate and make a recommendation. C. E. Holcomb's petition for opening an additional five acres in the Zeyn tract was also submitted to that committee. Mr. Holcomb doesn't want to cut it up with alleys, but this proposition met with disfavor as the alleys will be needed for sewer and electric light extensions. A petition signed by Dr. W. S. McFarlane and Curt Peckstein, praying for a cement sidewalk on the west side of South Clementine street, from Santa Ana to Elm street, was granted and property owners will be instructed accordingly. Building permits were granted to the following: To Dr. Paschall, addition to frame building on Emily street. To Magnus Roy, frame residence on West South street; cost $1,300. To Geo. W. Cupp, addition to frame residence on Pearl tsreet; cost $125. To M. Franz, addition to frame dwelling on Alberta street; cost $100. To R. Lagourge, frame dwelling on Adele street; cost $600. CITY CLEARANCE May 1, 1913—To balance on hand... Collected by marshal f... Collected by rate colle... Collected by rate colle... Collected by rate colle... Collected by tax colle... Collected by tax colle... Collected by assessor... Collected by superintendent... Collected by clerk for... Collected by city elect... Collected by plumbing... Collected by clerk, bu... Collected by recorder... Collected by clerk for... Total ... Waterworks account... Electric light and power... City teams account... Public streets account... Street sprinkling account... Expense account... Salary account... Legal service account... Public library account... Interest and redemption... Fire department account... Sewer construction account... Deposits, sewer connection Bond 1910 fund account. May 1, 1914—Bald Balances—General fund Library fund Improvement No. 2 Improvement No. 3 Improvement No. 4 Improvement No. 5 Improvement No. 6 Improvement No. 7 Total No delinquent tax Received for electric Received 1912-1913 Increase Received for water ... This was only the beginning of the good work. Three other streets, or sections of streets, were passed upon and ordered paved. Lincoln avenue was the next, and after declaring that the trustees had acquired jurisdiction and authority to pave in accordance with the law, a resolution ordering the work was duly adopted. South Claudina street was next considered, followed by North Lemon, and both were ordered paved without a protest or a dissenting voice. The clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the work on these four streets, the same to be opened on Thursday, June 11. South Philadelphia street, which had previously been included in the paving area, was dropped from consideration, and it is said property owners on that thoroughfare have signed for paving by private contract at a low rate. Trustee Hamler, who inaugurated a crusade some weeks ago for a lower electric light rate on the ground that the consumers were paying more than the cost of production, which was not only unjust but a violation of the intent and purpose of a municipal plant, has succeeded in his endeavors. After consulting the annual report of City Clerk Merritt it was determined that a rate of 7 cents per kilowat would cover the expense of manufacture, and that figure was adopted. Ten cents has been the charge heretofore, consequently the new figure cuts almost one-third from the light bill. The new rate becomes effective May 20, which was yesterday. There is looming up in the very near future a new city hall which will be amply large to house the entire machinery of the municipality, including the fire department. An agreement was entered into between Napoleon Hart and the board whereby the brick building adjoining the city hall, on the corner of Claudina and Center streets, now occupied by the Duckworth feed store, becomes the property of the city. The consideration was $8,500. Whether this building will be razed and give place to a new one, or whether it will be merely remodeled and incorporated in the present city hall, was not stated. Some of the real estate now the property of the city is to be sold and the proceeds added to the city hall fund. The four lots on Cypress street, where stood the old power house, were placed on the market and will be disposed of at private sale. Representatives of three bond brokers were present and submitted bids for the $7,000 fire apparatus bonds which were authorized by the voters some months ago. The bids were: G. G. Blymier & Co., premium...$18.75 Wm. R. Staats Co., premium...56.60 Torrance, Marshall & Co., "...35.00 The bid of Wm. R. Staats Company being the highest it was accepted. The applications of the several city officials which were not acted upon at the last regular meeting, were taken up for consideration. The resignation of C. L. Becker as plumbing inspector was accepted, but as no applications were on file for the position Marshal Kellenberger was appointed to handle the work until a successor to Mr. Becker can be found. A petition was presented, signed by all the plumbers for a cement sidewalk on the west side of South Clementine street, from Santa Ana to Elm street, was granted and property owners will be instructed accordingly. Building permits were granted to the following: To Dr. Paschall, addition to frame building on Emily street. To Magnus Roy, frame residence on West South street; cost $1,300. To Geo. W. Cupp, addition to frame residence on Pearl street; cost $125. To M. Franz, addition to frame dwelling on Alberta street; cost $100. To R. Lagourge, frame dwelling on Adele street; cost $600. To R. Fischle, garage in near on Melrose street; cost $40. To Henley & Jones, frame residence on East South street; cost $1,750. To Henley & Jones, frame residence on East South street; cost $1,750. To Henley & Jones, frame residence on East South street; cost $1,750. S. W. Todd, of the Southern Counties Gas Company, who recently submitted a proposal to connect the power house with the gas main and furnish fuel for that establishment, wanted to know what action had been taken in the matter. He was notified that the board contemplated putting new burners under the boilers at the municipal plant which would considerably reduce the amount of fuel oil new being used, but Mr. Todd was confident his company could shade the fuel bill a little if given an opportunity. Judge Howard did a pretty fair business in police court during the month, 29 cases being tried and $92 in fines collected. Following are the reports of city officials for the month: Treasurer's Report Balance on hand April 8...$12,292.71 Collected for month...4,934.56 Total ...$17,219.27 Paid by warrants ...4,343.26 Balance on hand ...$12,876.01 Summary General fund ...$12,876.01 Improvement fund No. 5...650.00 Library fund ...750.50 Improvement No. 2...110.25 Improvement No. 3...315.00 Improvement No. 4...2,190.00 Electric light fund ...196.46 Sewer fund ...2,081.25 Total in treasury ...$19,169.50 Tax Collector's Report Collected for light ...$2,112.30 Collected for water ...1,241.00 Total ...$3,353.30 Delinquents Collected For light ...$90.10 For water ...70.20 Penalties ...10.50 Total ...$170.80 Delinquents Reported For light ...$123.10 For water ...99.35 Total ...$222.45 The marshal's report showed a total of $1,088 collected for license during the month. THE CITY'S EXCHEQUER McKee & Hughes, salary...$6.35 R. L. Goble, deposit re Henry Kuchel, adv. an Orange Co. Plaindale Art Concrete Works Cal. Cor. Culvert Co Lee Chamberlain & Crane Co W.E. Duckworth H.A.Dickel C.Ganahl Lumber Co Griffith Lumber Co General Electric Co James Jones Co W.L.Kreuscher F.Machlieb F.G.Maurer M.W.Martenet Norris Cafe Neptune Meter Co Pioneer Brush Factory Rockwell & Pearson Smith,Booth Usher O Valvoline Oil Co West Anaheim Water Warner & Bailey Mfg Water Works Supply Westinghouse Lamp Westinghouse Elec.C Neptune Meter Co H.G.Ames, legal ser WARNING AGAINST FIRE Campers Urged to With Extraordination The coming dry sebe one of unusual d oofhill and mountain cerned.Rains of tha duced a heavy growth G. G. Blymier & Co., premium...$18.75 Wm. R. Staats Co., premium... 56.60 Torrance, Marshall & Co., " ... 35.00 The bid of Wm. R. Staats Company being the highest it was accepted. The applications of the several city officials which were not acted upon at the last regular meeting, were taken up for consideration. The resignation of C. L. Becker as plumbing inspector was accepted, but as no applications were on file for the position Marshal Kellenberger was appointed to handle the work until a successor to Mr. Becker can be found. A petition was presented, signed by all the plumbers in the city, asking that Mr. Becker be retained in office and that the fees be increased sufficiently to justify him in holding it. The fees suggested were $1 for inspecting each connection and 50 cents for each outlet. Under the present ordinance the fees are 50 cents and 15 cents respectively. The matter was laid over in order to give the board an opportunity to investigate and determine upon a reasonable fee for the work. O. E. Steward was reappointed city engineer. There were conditions attached to this appointment although they were not stated, and it was announced that Mr. Steward had agreed to accept them. The conditions, it is understood, are that the cost of surveying should be reduced from $10 per day to $6, also that his two assistants, Elmer and Earl Imus should be retired. Mr. Steward has appointed David Hamler his assistant. There were five applicants for the position of city electrician to take the place of A. L. Lewis. At a recent caucus of the board it was decided to reduce the salary of the electrician from $150 to $100 per month. Mr. Lewis refused to accept that figure, consequently did not submit an application. The board, therefore, declared the position vacant and proceeded to consider the five applicants. They were John Johnston, Frank H. Howe, A. W. Thomas, E. H. Adams and J. F. Disharoon. Eugene Adams was the lucky man who picked the plum. The office of street commissioner, which has hitherto been held by the city marshal, will henceforth be segregated from that office and the commissioner will devote his entire time to the job. There was only one appli- CITY CLERK'S ANNUAL REPORT FROM MAY 1, 1913 TO MAY 1, 1914 RECEIPTS May 1, 1913— To balance on hand ... $20,747.17 Collected by marshal for license ... $12,813.75 Collected by rate collector for water ... 14,270.15 Collected by rate collector for light and power ... 25,340.70 Collected by rate collector for supplies ... 493.90 Collected by rate collector for penalties ... 151.10 Collected by tax collector, city taxes ... 26,056.19 Collected by tax collector, operative taxes ... 434.37 Collected by assessor, personal property taxes ... 1,209.38 Collected by superintendent of streets, street work ... 2,503.57 Collected by clerk for sundries ... 2,358.14 Collected by city electrician, permits and inspection ... 272.57 Collected by plumbing inspector, sewer connections ... 300.00 Collected by clerk, building permits ... 161.00 Collected by recorder, fines ... 710.90 Collected by clerk for sewer account ... 1,351.23 — 88,426.95 Total ... $109,174.12 EXPENDITURES Waterworks account ... $23,197.77 Electric light and power account ... 16,347.36 City teams account ... 3,719.01 Public streets account ... 20,852.18 Street sprinkling account ... 799.25 Expense account ... 5,826.86 Salary account ... 2,520.00 Legal service account ... 1,211.65 Public library account ... 1,371.00 Interest and redemption account ... 12,253.28 Fire department account ... 640.39 Sewer construction account ... 4,180.14 Deposits, sewer connections returned ... 100.00 Bond 1910 fund account ... 1,269.66 — 94,289.05 May 1, 1914—Balance on hand ... $14,885.07 Balances—General fund ... $8,162.30 Library fund ... 765.50 Improvement No. 2 fund ... 110.25 Improvement No. 3 fund ... 315.00 Improvement No. 4 fund ... 2,190.00 Improvement No. 5 fund ... 650.00 Improvement No. 6 fund ... 610.77 Improvement No. 7 fund ... 2,081.25 Total ... $14,885.07 No delinquent taxes 1913-1914. Received for electric light and power... $25,340.70 Received 1912-1913... 21,777.55 Increase ... $3,563.15 Received for water... $14,270.15 BUSINESS CARDS J.W.TRUXAW, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours 11 to 12 A.M.; 2 to 4 P.M.; 7 to 8 P.M. Suite 1-2-3 Nagel Building Corner Center and Claudina Streets ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Office Phone | Residence 121 Kroeger 341-J | Phone 341-L Home Phone 2093 NIGHT CALLS FROM RESIDENCE H.V.Weisel Roger C.Dutton WEISEL & DUTTON Attorneys and Counselors at Law Special Attention Given Probate Matters German Language Spoken Notary Public 2d Floor Mullinix Bldg Phone Main 110J Anaheim, Cal. F.C.SPENCER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Notary Public Odd Fellows' Block, Center Street Anaheim, Cal. J.JANSS,M.D. Physician & Surgeon 523 W. Center St., Anaheim Office Hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 P.M. Both Phones J.W.UTTER, Physician and Surgeon Office Hours, 2 to 4 P.M.; 7 to 8 P.M. Phones: Pacific 151J; Home 1712 Office at Residence 156 S.Los Angeles Street ANAHEIM, CAL. Home 1062 Sunset 29 Balances—General fund $ 8,162.30 Library fund 765.50 Improvement No. 2 fund 110.25 Improvement No. 3 fund 315.00 Improvement No. 4 fund 2,190.00 Improvement No. 5 fund 650.00 Improvement No. 6 fund 610.77 Improvement No. 7 fund 2,081.25 Total $14,885.07 No delinquent taxes 1913-1914. Received for electric light and power $25,340.70 Received 1912-1913 21,777.55 Increase $ 3,563.15 Received for water $14,270.15 Received 1912-1913 12,129.50 Increase $ 2,140.65 Received for license $12,813.75 Received 1912-1913 11,009.00 Increase $ 1,804.75 Total increase $ 7,508.55 Extension of water mains, pole lines, new well and pump, cost $20,068.95 Paving street intersections, cost 6,217.32 Liquor election, Nov. 6, 1913, cost $ 260.75 Bond election, Jan. 27, 1914, cost 262.35 Municipal election, April 13, 1914, cost 552.40 Total cost $1,075.50 13,528 lineal feet of cement curbing and 28,900 square feet of cement sidewalk was constructed under private contract. Increase of 94 water consumers and 95 electric light and power consumers. City teams average $3.40 per day per team. Building permits issued represent improvements amounting to $161,000.00. 275,800.54 square feet of paving, costing the property owners $41,693.25 was constructed. R. L. Goble, deposit returned. 50.00 Henry Kuchel, adv. and ptg... 105.10 Orange Co. Plaindealer, adv... 232.65 Art Concrete Works ... 78.40 Cal. Cor. Culvert Co... 16.32 Lee Chamberlain & Co... 68.40 Crane Co... 20.41 W. E. Duckworth ... 49.60 H. A. Dickel ... 10.75 C. Ganahl Lumber Co... 2.75 Griffith Lumber Co... 1.60 General Electric Co... 13.21 James Jones Co... 7.09 W. L. Kreuscher ... 6.80 F. Machlieb ... 2.75 F. G. Maurer ... 2.00 M. W. Martenet ... 2.60 Norris Cafe ... 20.80 Neptune Meter Co... 29.40 Ploneer Brush Factory ... 22.50 Rockwell & Pearson ... 49.25 Smith, Booth, Usher Co... 8.00 Valvoline Oil Co... 60.57 West Anaheim Water Co... 6.40 Warner & Bailey Mfg. Co... 4.12 Water Works Supply Co... 80.00 Westinghouse Lamp Co... 76.98 Westinghouse Elec. Co... 76.74 Neptune Meter Co... 78.40 H. G. Amee, legal services ... 204.40 Total $5,154.76 WARNING AGAINST MOUNTAIN FIRES Campers Urged to Observe All Rules With Extraordinary Care The coming dry season is going to be one of unusual danger so far as foothill and mountain fires are concerned. Rains of the last winter produced a heavy growth of grasses and Mrs. Kittle G. Swain, Frank Swain is a Rhodes student at Wadham College, Oxford, and as a part of the general orange propaganda in February, his mother sent a carton of these "juicy nuggets minted in the golden sunshine at Whittier, Cal." That the oranges carried perfectly for so long a distance is highly gratifying The carton was exactly like hundreds of others that were sent out to more or less distant parts, carrying the good tidings of California oranges. CHROMIC IRON ORE INDUSTRY California Product Increased 27 Per Cent in 1913 Many years ago the chromic iron ore industry centered in the Atlantic coast states, especially Maryland and Pennsylvania, where much of its ore was used in the manufacture of chemicals; but in later years the only chrome ore produced in the United States has come from the Pacific coast According to J. S. Diller, of the United States Geological Survey, in a report on the production of chromic iron ore in 1913, from "Mineral Resources," California has been the only producing state for nearly a decade.The marketed product in 1912 was 201 long tons, valued at $2,753,a gain of nearly 70 per cent over the production of 1911,但在1913的销售量增加了255长tons，价值达$2,854,a gain of nearly27percentinquantitycomparedwiththeoutputof1912.Practicallythewholeoutputin1913 camefromoneminenearDunsmuir,在Shasta county. Both Phones J.W.Utter, Physician and Surgeon Office Hours, 2 to 4 P.M.; 7 to 8 P.M. Phones: Pacific 151J; Home 1712 Office at Residence 156 S.Los Angeles Street ANAHEIM,CAL. National Meat Market H.G.RINKLEIB,Prop Wholesale and Retail The Choicest Cuts of the Best Meats the Markets afford We solicit a Share of Your Business. 107 W.Center St., ANAHEIM WARNING AGAINST MOUNTAIN FIRES Campers Urged to Observe All Rules With Extraordinary Care The coming dry season is going to be one of unusual danger so far as foothill and mountain fires are concerned. Rains of the last winter produced a heavy growth of grasses and other small plants, so that the hills and canyons are matted with a material, which, when dry, will be exceedingly easy to set afire, and in which fire will spread with great rapidity. Forest Ranger J. B. Stephenson of El Toro states that campers should observe all forest rules with exceptional care. He states that the growth in the Santa Ana mountains has been especially heavy, and that the summer is going to be unusually hazardous from the standpoint of those interested in preventing and fighting fires in the near-by mountains. County Fire Warden L. W. Adkinson has written a letter to the Board of Supervisors stating that the Santa Fe railroad has applied to him for a permit to burn grass and weeds along its right-of-way in this county. Adkinson states that owing to the heavy growth of vegetation, the railroad wants to get its burning done early in the season when there will be less danger of the flames spreading to adjoining property. He states to the board that he has no assurance that he will be appointed fire warden for the coming season, and, if another man is to handle the county fire job, he prefers that he take the responsibility for the Santa Fe permit. OXONIANS TREATED A carton of Whittier oranges, sent on California orange day to the far-off and classic University of Oxford in England, arrived at their destination in good shape and were pronounced a rare treat by Frank Swain and his college chums there, according to word received from Swain by his mother, States has come from the Pacific coast. According to J. S. Diller, of the United States Geological Survey, in a report on the production of chromic iron ore in 1913, from "Mineral Resources," California has been the only producing state for nearly a decade. The marketed product in 1912 was 201 long tons, valued at $2,753, a gain of nearly 70 per cent over the production of 1911, but in 1913 the sales amounted to 255 long tons, valued at $2,854, a gain of nearly 27 per cent in quantity compared with the output of 1912. Practically the whole output in 1913 came from one mine near Dunsmuir, in Shasta county. Chromite is one of the most difficult minerals to fuse. It will stand a temperature of about 2,180 degrees C., and this marked resistance to heat makes it valuable for refractory purposes, furance hearths, chrome bricks for lining furnaces, etc. A large amount is consumed in the manufacture of pigments, dyes, and various chemical compounds, as well as for tanning, in which it imparts to the leather softness and durability under exposure to dampness. The most rapidly growing use of chromite is metallurgical, in the manufacture of steel alloys. Chromium gives to steel a marked degree of hardness and if added in the proper proportion does not produce brittleness. Chromium steel alone or alloyed with tungsten or molybdenum is used for making high-speed tools. It is also used for armor plates and armor-piercing projectiles, and for these purposes it is generally alloyed with nickel, vanadium, or manganese. Deposits of chromic iron ore occur in Maryland and the adjacent portion of Pennsylvania, in North Carolina, and in Wyoming, but the only deposits operated in the United States within recent years are in California. Numerous deposits have been reported in 32 counties of that state according to the United States Geological Survey, and many of them could be worked if the demand for the ore and its value warranted exploitation. The available deposits, with much in reserve, largely exceed the local demand for refractory material in a field extending as far east as the Rocky Mountains. Community Silver at Theo. Reberts'. Thursday, May 21 The First National Bank OF ANAHEIM United States Depository for the Postal Savings System Capital, $50,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $80,000 Resources over $800,000.00 Officers JOHN HARTUNG, Pres. FRANK SHANLEY FRANK SHANLEY, V. P. A. S. BRADFORD A. S. BRADFORD, V. P. JOHN HARTUNG EDGAR J. HARTUNG SAMUEL KRAEMER EDGAR J. 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