anaheim-gazette 1924-03-20

VOLUME LIV PASS BUCK UP TO ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ON HARBOR BOND ISSUE TAKE NO DEFINITE ACTION General Opinion Expressed by the Delegates was That Voters Would Turn Down a Proposal to Issue Million and a Half Dollars in Bonds for Harbor Construction—Matter to be Thrashed Out at Annual Meeting of A. C. of C. on Wednesday, March 26th. Seventy-five representative citizens from all section of the County gathered at the court room of Department 2 in the court house Wednesday for the purpose of discussing the advisability of calling a bond election for a million and a half dollar for the further improvement of Newport harbor. The matter was discussed frankly and PIONEER, 100 YEARS OLD PASSES AWAY Patricio Ontiveros, Member of Old California Family, Called by Death. Patricio Ontiveros, 100 years old, member of one of the oldest Spanish families in the state of California, passed away at Santa Maria last Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Natalia Ontiveros, 501 West Lemon street. Born in Los Angeles in 1824, Mr. Ontiveros was active in the early days of California. He moved to the Santa Maria valley over half a century ago with his father, Juan Pacífico Ontiveros, who was owner of the Santa Maria rancho, consisting of thousands of acres of land throughout that section of the state. Juan Pacífico Ontiveros was credited with being the founder of the city of Anaheim, which was established on a portion of his 4100 acre ranch, when he sold a small plot of ground to a group of early settlers. In the early days Patricio Ontiveros was known as the best shot in the state. He took an active part in the golden days of '49 and later engaged in cattle and stock raising. His large holdings of land in the valley were used to graze mammoth herds of cattle. ADOLPH THOMAS HIS INTEREST IN STATE NATION Will Retain His Position, and There will be Discussion among Patrons' Stitution last week. Special Interest Been Purchased by Mr. Boehler held by Adolph Thomas. Seventy-five representative citizens from all section of the County gathered at the court room of Department 2 in the court house Wednesday for the purpose of discussing the advisability of calling a bond election for a million and a half dollar for the further improvement of Newport harbor. The matter was discussed frankly and freely from every angle. Nobody opposed extending aid to the project but the preponderance of sentiment appeared to be that this was an opportune time to attempt to foist another heavy tax burden on the people. Many who favor county aid in developing a commercial harbor frankly admitted that a bond issue would probably be defeated at this time. After all who cared to speak had expressed their sentiments it was decided to pass the problem up to the Associated Chambers of Commerce, which meets at Santa Ana on Wednesday, March 26. Should that body recommend it the supervisors will probably call the election, but it is possible that the members of the associated Chambers, who hail from every community in the county, are able to interpret the signs of the times, and will realize that the expectation of polling a two to one vote in favor of a big bond issue for this purpose at the present time is hopeless. T. B. Talbert, chairman of the board of Supervisors, presided at the meeting. Some of the speakers while stating that they personally were in favor of a bond issue, questioned seriously the success of the project if an election were called in the immediate future. The dry year and the general agricultural situation were cited as conditions that placed the voters in an asserted frame of mind that was not favorable to the voting of additional taxes. On the other hand there were speakers who maintained that the county would lose thousands of dollars each year further improvement of the harbor was delayed. The men called attention to the fact that if the bonds were approved at once it would be next year before the additional tax would be imposed. Talbert advised that the issue would involve a tax rate of probably 7 cents to meet interest and bond retirements the first year. Stating that the county for the past two or three years had been spending several thousand dollars. MOTOR COPS GET PAY The county speed officers were all smiles Saturday when J. M. Backs, county clerk, informed them that he had received word from the department that a check was being mailed direct to him to cover the wages due H. S. Warner, Frank Stewart, Vernon Myers and Louis Heffner for services rendered prior to the interruption of their service for the state by an attack on the state motor vehicle law. Payment of the back salary and re-employment of officers throughout the state was made possible by a decision recently of the supreme court which held that the provision in the motor vehicle act for employment of motorcycle officers was valid. Following a request from the division, the board of supervisors has recommended to the state division of motor vehicles the re-employment of the local squad. Will H. Marsh, chief of the division announced at Sacramento that plans were being executed for reorganiza- would lose thousands of dollars each year further improvement of the harbor was delayed. The men called attention to the fact that if the bonds were approved at once it would be next year before the additional tax would be imposed. Talbert advised that the issue would involve a tax rate of probably 7 cents to meet interest and bond retirements the first year. Stating that the county for the past two or three years had been spending several thousand dollars each year in construction of the hall of records, the fall now under construction and in the improvement of roads, Talbert said that it would be possible to reduce the rate later when the building program of the county had been completed. Expressions were given to the belief that enhanced valuations in the harbor district by reason of improvements and developments eventually would pay several times over the amount of the bonds proposed. H. H. Hale of Placentia, stating his opinion that the time is inappropriate for an election, wanted to know who owns the land at the harbor and who would benefit when the county spends the money on the project. Lew Wallace of Newport Beach answered the question by stating that tidelands were available to the county, he adding that surveys are being made to determine the tidelands on the bay. He predicted that the county would acquire title to 130 or more acres as a result of the survey, and intimated that other lands now regarded as private may be acquired by court action. Hale also wanted to know what proportion of the county revenue is derived from the oil fields of the county. James Sleeper, county assessor, estimated the receipts at 33 1-3 to 40 per cent of the total. The mystic sign, "K. I. G. Y." appearing in white letters four feet high at the four gates of the city some mornings ago disturbed the equilibrium of the city dads, and they called for a Daniel to interpret the writing. He wasn't found, however, and the authorities are still befogged. The trustees ordered the letters removed and instructed the police to keep one eye pointed in all four directions and arrest any person caught writing hieroglyphics on the pavement that nobody could interpret. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 20, 1924 BONYNGE BUYS CONTROL OF BANK ADOLPH THOMAS DISPOSES OF HIS INTEREST IN GOLDEN STATE NATIONAL Will Retain His Position as President, and There will Be no Change in the Management or Force—Bonynge is President of Commercial National of Los Angeles, and has Been a Director of the Golden State for many Years—Well known to Many Anaheim People. Announcement that W. A. Bonynge of Los Angeles, had purchased a controlling interest in the Golden State National Bank, caused considerable discussion among patrons of that institution last week. This was of special interest because the stock purchased by Mr. Bonynge was that held by Adolph Thomas, for many no map could go on record that did not meet the approval of the commission. "The plans of the commission," Pomeroy said, "is to extend Manchester avenue, extending south out of Los Angeles, along the Southern Pacific railroad, keeping at a distance of at least 400 feet on the northeast side of the railroad. That distance is taken so that there can be room for industrial development along the railroad tracks. If a distance is not kept there would arise endless requests for spur tracks across the highway." Pomeroy said that the right of way for the highway is to be 100 feet wide. Methods of financing the paying of the highway are being worked out, though it may be two or three years before paving can be secured in the portion of the highway in Los Angeles county. The district plan is being suggested. Pomeroy said the state could not be expected to help for some years as it has a tremendous program already on hand without taking on anything new. In Los Angeles county virtually all of the right of way has been given free of cost. Between Norwalk and the Orange county line a half-mile has been dedicated into new subdivisions and two miles more has been promised by land owners. At the meeting of the Forum club park has become a large number county and State enlargement. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ATTENDED THE FORMAL OPENING AND RECEPTION One of Southland's Most Splendidly Appointed Hotelries Now In Operation Under Management of Mr. and Mrs. M. Eugene Durfee—Music, Dancing and Speech-making Enliven the Passing Hours at the Reception — Homer Ames Felicitates Samuel Kraemer on His Progressive Spirit. With music, dancing and speech-making the Hotel Angellina was formally opened to the public Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. M. Eugene Durfee, the managers, acting as host and hostess. Hundreds of Anaheim people responded to the general invitation and attended the opening to extend congratulations to the builder. Announcement that W. A. Bonynge of Los Angeles, had purchased a controlling interest in the Golden State National Bank, caused considerable discussion among patrons of that institution last week. This was of special interest because the stock purchased by Mr. Bonynge was that held by Adolph Thomas, for many years president of the bank. It was announced, however, that Mr. Thomas will not immediately retire, but will continue to act as president. The personnel of the institution will remain just as it is, consequently those having business with the bank will find no change in its management. W. A. Bonynge is president of the Commercial National Bank of Los Angeles, which has several branches within the city. This bank has been the Los Angeles correspondent of the Golden State since its founding. It already has several branches in the city, but this is the first outside bank it has added to its chain. The Commercial National it is understood, is affiliated with the Bank of Italy, one of the largest and strongest financial institutions in the United States. A couple of years ago, it was reported, the Bank of Italy was figuring on establishing a branch here, but nothing developed at that time. Mr. Bonynge has been a stockholder and director of the Golden State since its founding consequently he is not unknown to the people of Anaheim. The Golden State National bank was founded by Chenyweth, Helmsen and others nearly a quarter of a century ago, but a few years later the majority stock was sold to other parties, Mr. Thomas being one of them. Mr. Thomas was elected president, and has held the position ever since. It was known as the German-American bank, but some years ago it was nationalized and the name changed to Golden State National. It was a comparatively small institution at the beginning, but has steadily grown until now it is one of the strongest banks in the county. It has always been wisely managed and honestly conducted, consequently it has always flourished. The present directors are Adolph Thomas, Fred Koesel, W. A. Bonynge, Louis Dennil, C. F. Grim, E. E. Smith and William Stark. PICKWICK FIGHTS ORDER OF RAILROAD COMMISSION Manager of Stage Line Says Limiting Weight of Express Packages an injustice. Announcing that under an order of the railroad commission, the Pickwick lines would not be permitted to carry packages weighing in excess of twenty-five pounds, L. H. Shute, manager of the Crown Stage company, Santa Ana representative of the Pickwick line, declared that the railroad commission had taken a direct slap at the company. The order was issued in connection with the commission's approval of the sale by the Crown stage of its line to Los Angeles to the Pickwick company Shute cited the fact that the Crown stage company had been managing the local operations of the Pickwick company for the past year, or since completion of the original deal for the sale by A. B. Watson of his stage line, although the commission order made the sale effective only last Saturday. At the same time Shute announced that he is asking patrons who have used the express service of the line for an expression to the effect that the order limiting the weight will work a hardship and serious inconvenience to them. He said that the state could not be expected to help for some years as it has a tremendous program already on hand without taking on anything new. In Los Angeles county virtually all of the right of way has been given free of cost. Between Norwalk and the Orange county line a half-mile has been dedicated intwo new subdivisions and two miles more has been promised by land owners. At the meeting of the Forum club at Norwalk preliminary steps were taken for the formation of a Manchester Avenue association. Each of several communities, including Buena Park, are to have a committee of three, which committee will be that community's representatives on the avenue association. Talbert stated that Orange county, which was asked to send representatives, would select its committee soon. It was asserted by supervisors yesterday that Orange county had not yet taken any definite action fixing the location of the highway in this county. "Samuel Kraemer long ago had visions of the future growth and development of Anaheim, and it was this that led him to invest his money here," said Ames, "at the same time giving to the city four great business blocks which have made Anaheim one of the leading cities in the Southland in building activities. American discoverers have brought fame and honor to America, and Samuel Kraemer, through his discovery of Anaheim's possibilities, has placed this city on the map as one where fortunes await those who would have enough confidence to place their investments here. "Confidence in Anaheim's future was one of the biggest things that led Kraemer to build the city, but through adversity and good fortune, his partner, in all his work was the one who caught the vision and carried it through. Mrs. Kraemer's optimism and confidence have served as an inspiration, and this is why we can open the doors of this hotel, the Angelina, named in honor of her." The Hotel Angellina is one of the most splendidly equipped hostelries in Southern California. It occupies the two top stories of the Angellina Kraemer building, cornering at Center and North Philadelphia streets, built by Samuel Kraemer at a cost of nearly $300,000. It is divided into thirty-two apartments, and its furnishings are said to be equal to those of any hotel in the Southland. All the modern conveniences have been embodied in the place and no expense was spared in the building or music, dancing and speech-making the Hotel Angellina was formally opened to the public Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. Eugene Durfee, the managers, acting as host and hostess. Hundreds of Anaheim people responded to the general invitation and attended the opening to extend congratulations to the builder, Samuel Kraemer, and wishes for unbounded success to the boniface. While the visitors were entertained with inspiring music throughout the evening, and dancing on the beautiful roof garden continued until a late hour;the speech-making section of the evening's entertainment was short.Homer G. Ames was the speaker,and although his address was extremely brief considering that he is a lawyer,它 expressed the sentiments of all the people of Anaheim. "Samuel Kraemer long ago had visions of the future growth and development of Anaheim,and it was this that led him to invest his money here," said Ames,"at the same time giving to the city four great business blocks which have made Anaheim one of the leading cities in the Southland in building activities.American discoverers have brought fame and honor to America,and Samuel Kraemer,通过his discovery of Anaheim's possibilities,有 placed this city onthemapasonewherefortunewaitthosewhowouldhaveenoughconfidencetoplacetheirinvestmentshere. "Confidence in Anaheim's future was oneofthebiggestthingsthatledKraemertobuildthecity,buthroughadversityandgoodfortune,hispartner.inallhisworkwastheonewhookaughtthevisionandcarrieditthrough.Mrs.Kraemer'soptimismandconfidencehaveseervedasaninspiration,andthisiswhywecanopenthedoorsoftheshotel,theAngellina,namedinhonorofher." The Hotel Angellina is one ofthemostsplendidlyequippedhostelriesinSouthernCalifornia.它occupiesthetwotopstoriesoftheAngellinaKraemerbuilding,correrningattCenterandNorthPhiladelphiastreets，builtbySamuelKraemeratacostofnearly$300,000。Itisdividedinthirty-twoapartments,anditsfurnishingsaresaidtobeequaltothestossonesareserpartment,andanceforthereralfamilies里。 PLANNING BOULEVARD FROM ANAHEIM TO LOS ANGELES Matter Discussed at a Meeting at Norwalk Recently Orange county is to be represented in an association that is being organized for the purpose of building a wide, heavy, straight highway from Los Angeles to Anaheim. Agreement to this effect was announced at a meeting of the Forum club of Norkalk, held at the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, by T. B. Talbert, chairman of the Orange county board of supervisors. Members of the board of supervisors and the grade crossings committee of Orange county, in attendance at the meeting at Norwalk learned that the project for a short-cut across country highway to Los Angeles was much further along than had been known here. The plan has been settled upon by the Los Angeles Regional Planning commission, and chambers of commerce and committees at Downey and Norwalk has been at work securing rights of way. Every new subdivision map that has come within the location of the proposed highway has been made to conform to highway palms. At this meeting Hugh Pomeroy, secretary of the Los Angeles planning commission, said that the local operations of the Pickwick company for the past year, or since completion of the original deal for the sale by A. B. Watson of his stage line, although the commission order made the sale effective only last Saturday. At the same time Shute announced that he is asking patrons who have used the express service of the line for an expression to the effect that the order limiting the weight will work a hardship and serious inconvenience to them. He said that the commission will be asked to restore the old order and that expressions from patrons would offer something tangible to present to the commission. He said that so far as he knows a similar order has not been made for any other line operating in the state. "We are not in position at the present time to express an opinion upon the commission's justification for limiting the weight of shipments of commodities to thirty pounds, but we feel that this order will naturally be an inconvenience to a great any of our patrons who desire to have delivered commodities in excess of thirty pounds," said Shute. "For example, a person desiring to ship two tires weighing twenty-five pounds each from Los Angeles to Santa Ana will be compelled under the new ruling to ship each tire on a separate way bill at a total cost of 80 cents, whereas, under the old tariff the tires could have been sent as a lot shipment at a cost of 55 cents." Citing another example of the possible inconvenience the public would suffer by reason of the order, Shute said that if a person wanted an automobile spring in a hurry and it weighed in excess of twenty-five pounds he would have to wait for it to be delivered by rail or motor freight or express. PLANS FOR ENLARGING ORANGE COUNTY PARK Supervisors Consider Adding 160 Acres to Popular Playground Acquisition for additional acreage for Orange county park, in Santiago canyon, is a program of the county board of supervisors. Leon Whitsell of Villa Park, park committee chairman on the board, declared. At the same time Whitsell announced that he already had interviewed James Irvine, Sr., and James Irvine, Jr., with reference to acquiring more land in the canyon. It was the opinion of the supervisors that little difficulty would be experienced in making satisfactory arrangements for obtaining approximately 160 acres more of the Irvine lands after definite disposition had been made of matters concerning proposed construction work by the Serrano Water company of Villa Park, the John T. Carpenter Water Company of El Modena, and the Irvine Company. Whitsell said that if additional acreage was acquired location of camp units for week-end parties was contemplated. He asserted that most splendidly equipped hostelries in Southern California. It occupies the two top stories of the Angellina Kraemer building, cornering at Center and North Philadelphia streets, built by Samuel Kraemer at a cost of nearly $300,000. It is divided into thirty-two apartments, and its furnishings are said to be equal to those of any hotel in the Southland. All the modern conveniences have been embodied in the place and no expense was spared in the building or the furnishings. At the same Hayden, district County there were the city limits by constant three 33,614. The ed during tha water o pany have not tabulation. The differentiation figure department's 1, 1923, showd of exactly 72. After expansion in growth of tier of the e "Population ones to take" In 1911 I chasing one Katella road way. This distributing company paid year we tried of land tion, and w one third o In 1911 station at ETTE Number 23 ELINA ORS ATTEND-PENING N Splendidly in Opera of Mr. and Music—Music, taking Enlivy the Recep-Felicitates is Progressand speech was form-Friday evene-Durfee, is host and Anaheim peo-neral invita-tion to ex-the builder, park has become so popular with such a large number of persons in Orange county and Southern California that enlargement of area was imperative. "The park has become the center of interest of thousands of persons on Sunday and week-ends and we must have more space if we are to provide proper facilities and accommodations for the throngs who want to camp or romp in our popular public playground," he continued. "We are giving consideration to various improvements that will add further to the comforts of visitors to the pleasure grounds when we obtain more acreage." Whitsell said his hope to procure the land extending from the present up-canyon end of the county park to the fourth crossing, taking all the creek bottom. He added that he had in mind a traet about the same width as the present park. "The property has more value for park purposes than for any other use," added the supervisor. He intimated that if the property had to be purchased, probably arrangements could be made on a long-term payment basis, so that it would not be necessary to float a bond issue. Under this plan, he said, payments could be made as money became available. ANAHEIM GREETS LOS ANGELES VISITORS NEARLY 200 BUSINESS MEN FROM THE METROPOLIS SHOWN OVER THE CITY Special Train Stops Here for More Than an Hour on Its Get-Acquainted Trip Through the Southland—Twenty-Five High School Girls Greet Them with Song. While Mayor or Stark and Harry Riley Welcome Them with Speeches—President Lacey Speaks for the Visitors. The special Santa Fe train, bearing nearly two hundred members of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on their Golden Rule Sociability tour through the Southwest, rolled into Anaheim Tuesday forenoon, making its second stop here, the first one on the trip being at Fullerton. The party remained here for more than an hour, and was taken The entertainment business was formed Friday evening by Gene Durfee, host and Anaheim peo-neral invitation to ex-clude the builder, wishes for unimilace. The entertain-ment throughout on the continued until making sec-rettainment business was the his address underlining that and the senti- of Anaheim. Mago had visi- and develop-ras this that money here." Time giving business blocks one of the southland in American dis- home and hon- el Kraamer. Anaheim's this city on fortunes await enough confi- ments here. Anaheim's future things that led but through one, his part- the one who carried it's optimism as an in- why we can hotel, the An- her." One of the old hostelries it occupies the Angelina living at Cen- cholia streets, at a cost of divided into and its furna- tual to those northland. All have been and no ex- building or County's Population Now Estimated At 120,000 Figures Based on Number of Electric Meters Used. Judging from the number of electric light meters in all parts of the county, there must be 120,000 persons in Orange county, and Santa Ana today has a population of 35,779 men, women and children, a city gain of 7800 since the first of last year, if the average of 4.8 persons in a family holds good, according to W. L. Deimling, district manager of the Southern California Edison company. Deimling has pust finished a computation which gives the exact number of electric meters used inside the city limits for lighting purposes as 7454. The figure used by public utilities throughout the entire state of California for the average number of persons in each family in this state is 4.8 which multiplied with the number of light meters would give Santa Ana a population of 35,779. Even this startling figure is very conservative, some statisticians claim because in many instances one light meter serves numerous apartments and court bungalows, it was stated. Furthermore there are a number of Mexican homes within the city limite that are not wired. Deimling expressed the opinion that a constant of 4 would apply more accurately than 4.8 as Santa Ana's population is not distributed the same as in other California cities, but even with the average of four persons in a family, the lowest possible result will give Santa Ana a population just a shade under the 30,000 mark. Last month City Water Superintendent Walter Wray reported a total of 6885 water systems in the city which using the public utilities method of figuring, would show that 33,047 persons are served by the city water department, and this makes no allowance for the buildings in which several families use the same water service. The special Santa Fe train, bearing nearly two hundred members of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on their Golden Rule Sociability tour through the Southwest, rolled into Anaheim Tuesday fore-noon, making it second stop here, the first one on the trip being at Fullerton. The party remained here for more than an hour, and was taken through the city in automobiles. The train was met at the depot by a large delegation from the local Chamber of Commerce. The high school glee club, composed of twenty-five young ladies, had been borrowed for the occasion and thrilled the visitors with their melodious warbling. Mayor William Stark made a brief speech of welcome, offering the visitors all the rights and privileges of citizens so long as they were within our gates. President Lacey, of the Los Angeles chamber, responded to the Mayor stating that their visits must be brief, but they were touring the country for the purpose of getting better-acquainted with their neighbors. They were especially interested in Anaheim, he said, because of its recent industrial movement. He also stated that he visited this city many years ago, when it was the terminus of a railroad, but the Anaheim of today is vastly different from the small village he saw at that time. President Harry Riley of the Anaheim C. of C. followed Mr. Lacey and explained the progress already made and what the city hoped to accomplish. He told them of the forty-acre tract purchased as a site for factories, and also reminded the visitors that this was an ideal location for industries because three transcontinental railroads ran into the city. At the close of the speaking the visitors were loaded into cars and made a tour of the city. Approximately 50 cars joined in the caravan, which followed the route west on Center street to South Thalia then south on Broadway and east on Broadway to South Lemon; south on Lemon to Vermont avenue; east on Vermont avenue to South Los Angeles; north on Los Angeles to intersection with North Lemon; then south on North Lemon to Broadway to East street; north on East street to Center street; then west on East street to the Santa Fe depot. The staff year we built a 450 At the same time last month J. C. Hayden, district manager of the Southern Counties Gas company, announced there were 7003 gas meters within the city limits. Multiplying this figure by the public utilities estimated constant population is swelled to 33,614. The many new meters installed during the last four weeks for both the water department and gas company have not been considered in this tabulation. The difference between today's population figure of 35,779 and the water department's estimate for January 1, 1923, shows a gain in Santa Ana of exactly 7800 persons. After expressing his personal satisfaction in the steadily increasing growth of the city, the district manager of the electric company stated: "Population figures are not the only ones to take a spectacular jump." In 1911 I was instrumental in purchasing one acre of land, where the Katella road intersects the state highway. This land was wanted for a distributing station and the Edison company paid $200 for that acre. Last year we tried to get an adjoining strip of land for an extension of the station, and we were quoted $3400 for one third of an acre! In 1911 we had only one power station at Fullerton and a small station here. That year we built a 450-kilowatt plant on the $200 lot on the state highway, and today that land boasts a 15,000-kilowatt station. In 1909 I came to Santa Ana and by the way, most of the district south of First street then was barley fields—in that year the city had a 150-kilowatt station. Today, since the installation of the equipment at Second and Sycamore streets, Santa Ana gets light and power from a 3000-kilowatt station. "The Fairview station, corner South Main street and Newport road, was established in 1921 with 4500 kilowatt to supply the beach towns and part of the country from the south to the northeast. "It is difficult to imagine what our equipment will be and how much we shall have to pay for land ten years from now with this steady development throughout the county." Anaheim has built another church in a day. A large force of carpenters belonging to the local union volunteered their services for one day and erected a large tabernacle for the Nazarenes on North street Tuesday. The congregation owns two lots on which the tabernacle was erected, and will shortly build a church thereon. A revival meeting will begin at the tabernacle April 6.