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8 PAGES 8 PAGES WO VOLUME XI. SAKTA CBUZ, CA1IFOBNIA, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1907. NUMBER 244. City Fathers Meet and would Reduce Insurance Transact Important Business Rates to a Minimum Union Traction Company Asks for Franchise To Construct and Maintain a Double-Track Line Between Santa Cruz and Sequel. A Six-Inch Main Along Pacitic Avenue From Beach With 200 Pounds Pressure.

ACT ON MANY PETITIONS AND ADJOURN TO FRIDAY. The Mayor and Common Council met in regular session Monday evening. All -present. Fred W. Swanton, the man of ideas A petition for a grade on Baldwin signed by J.I.

R. Judah, was read An Exciting Experience and the city engineer was instructed The Union Tractioon o. was represented try Manager It. W. Coleman and Attorney B.

K. Knight at the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council at the City Hall Monday evening, when the petition of the company for a franchise to construct and maintain a double-track electric car line between Santa Cruz and Soquel was submitted. the intention of the Traction Co. to build a single track at present and that the company would install the double track when the traffic between the two towns warranted its maintai. ance.

As City Attorney W. P. Netherton is under the care of a physician at present, suffering from la grippe, the council decided not to act until they With Tramp has been figuring out a new schema for presentation to the people of Santa Cruz, which we believe should be given most serious consideration. It la to devise a plan by which a six-inch main will be connected from the ocean up Pacific Av. to the lower plaza, through which water will be pumped by means of the new power plant at the beach.

This salt water will bo. used as a fire protection, greatly rtv The route as outlined in the petition IN AN McKEAN INJURED J. T. to prepare the necessary plans and specifications. A petition signed by Sam Walker and 4o other residents of Railroad asking that the name of the street be changed to "Seabright was granted and the city attorney was instructed to prepare an -ordinance accordingly.

The application of George R. Riggs for permission to move a certain frame building, known as the Luzzi building, from the Branciforte school begins at the lower Plaza, thence with cculd secure his advice in the matter and accordingly a special meeting was called to be held Friday evening settle the matter. Without doubt amendments will he offered to the ENCOUNTER. J. T.

McKean's new photograph gallery will be closed for one week the result of a somewhat thrilling adventure in which the enterprising manager and a tramp photographer in his employ named F. O. Haussler, figured Sunday morning. McKean's physician treated him for a dislocated left franchise as petitioned for, as the City Fathers are opposed to a hridge being duclng th cost or insurance on Pacific and for sprinkling purposes. The new beach power plant, which John Martin is about to erect will be a large, handsome building of the Mission style, containing a plant which will produce 1,000 horsepower, and built parallel to Water-street bridge a curve into Water thence across the San Lorenzo river by means of a steel bridge on the south side of the Water-street bridge, thence along the center of Water St.

to Morrissey thence along Monissey Av. to Fairmont thence with a curve across a right-of-way to he obtained by purchase and condemnation through the lands of Frapwell, Mclutyre, Humphrey, Morgan, Winkle, Tarleton. O'Neill, Mrs. Swan, Twisselman and others to the town of Soquel. Mr.

Coleman explained that it was lot to a lot on the opposite side of Soquel owned by M. Harrington, was granted. A petition signed by 10 residents to on the south side, at least over that point which is used in the summer months as a ford. The present bridge is but a flimsy affair'and there is some talk of erecting another in conjunction with the railroad. which plant will run without ever a stop, day and night, every day in the year.

It will give the water a pressura of 200 pounds, a decided improvement over the pressure already existing in shoulder, a bruised elbow and a two-inch cut on the top of the head, which penetrated to the skull, while his irresponsible help languishes in Hotel Trafton. have the grade established on Broadway between Ocean View Av. and Cayuga was read, and it was ordered that city engineer be instructed to establish the grade on all portions where It is not already established. The application of the Telephone Co. for permission to erect a pole on Front St.

at a point opposite the City Halt Haussler is one of those restless individuals who are never content to stop in any locality more than a couple of moons, and he is also cursed by an unquenchable thirst for liquor. Twelve years ago, attracted by this salubrious climate, he made his first visit to Theophilus Noel is Again Heard From River Invades Yards and Barns Along Its Banks this city. The city water pressure at present does not exceed 70 pounds. It is said that 200 pounds pressure is sufficient to tear the roof off of buildings if it is not properly handled. When interveiwed on the matter Monday, Mr.

Swanton said, "There are three ways of handling this proposition, and as to which one Is the best one to use, that is a question open ta discussion. "One way is for the present power company to do it and sell the tight to and also to lay a two-inch pipe from Santa Cruz and since that time he has FORMER SANTA-CRUZAN IS NOW LIVING IN STATE AT BERRIEN tarried here for a short period of each following year. He was always given the pole, under Front along the alley to the telephone office and to put the wires in the pipe, doing away with the overhead wires, was granted. The application of A. C.

Snyder for permission to erect a warehouse on employment by McKean. This year INHABITANTS WATCH GRADUAL RISE WITH APPREHENSION. At ten o'clock Monday evening the was no exception, and he dropped in town about two weeks ago. He Im Pacific Av. in the rear of the White SPRINGS, MICHIGAN.

The following is from a Berrien Springs newspaper which Mr. Noel has just sent us, together with a copy of his greatest book, "Theo. Noel on the Professor Theophilus Noel of Vitae- House was granted. San 'Lorenzo river was still rising and will probably continue to rise as long as the rain The water at The application of Walti, Schilling use the water for fire protection to tha landowners and merchants along the line, and to the cuy for sprinkling pur. poses.

"Another way is for some private-enterprise to own it, buy the pressure from the power company and retail It Co. for permission to make alterations in the Eldorado Market on Pacific Av. was granted. that time had invaded many yards of residents along the stream, but as far as could be ascertained no one had suffered any loss or serious incon- The application of Dr. W.

F. Dickey to the city and property owners. "A third way is for all the property enience. According to several sources for permission to erect an office build ing on Pacific Av. and Spruce St.

was granted. of information the river is higher than owners on iseacti um ana along Pacific wherever the course might The application of M. Ahrams for mediately sought out his old employer I and was given employment. Saturday evening he "went the rounds" and then showed up at the gallery. McKean advised him to go to bed and sleep off the effects of his over-indulgence.

Haussler complied with the advice and went to his room over the gallery. But in the meantime he must have taken a drink of water and forgot to stop the water from running, for he almost flooded the rooms. When Mr. McKean appeared at the gallery the next morning he reprimanded Haussler and the latter, becoming incensed, is alleged to have made an attempt to seize a hatchet and use it on McKean. They clinched and locked in each other's arms swayed back and forth for a moment, and then went bumping over each other down the flight of stairs into the gallery be, to be assessed so much per front it has been in eight years.

Street Superintendent Pilkington was on duty all night with a small force of men permission to erect a two-story build foot for whatever land they may own ing on Flm St. and Pacific size fronting it." 54x100 feet, was granted. watching the bridges and warding off the drift-wood. The application of Wood Bros, for In Chinatown several of the streets permission to erect buildings on Pacific Av. was granted.

were nooaeu. une ot tne (jninamen nearest the river became alarmed for Ore fame, now a millionaire, who was Lorn in the bend of the river in Niles townsuip, in a rude hut, with a syrup trough for a cradle, GS years ago, and who recently removed to Berrien Springs to spend the remainder of his days, has become famous as a lecturer and entertainer. Prof. Noel recently took a trip abroad, visiting Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Rome, France and other countries, being absent 80 days, during whicn time he personally procured kodak views of many of the prominent places he visited. These pictures, some GOO in number have been prepared for use on the stereopticon, and already Prof.

Noel has given several enjoyable entertainments to personal friends and old acquaintances at his new model homo on Main St. in this town. Last Saturday some 40 invited friends, including the writer, enjoyed The application of M. Mattison for transfer of liquor license to P. S.

Sam-buck and Andy Balich, was granted. the safety of a couple of rigs in his The power plant at the beach will be known under the head of the "Bis Creek Power and it would be an easy thing to come to terms with this company for water pressure, aa they aro as interested in seeing thia town given ample protection as is any Pacific-avenue property owner. According to tho instructions of George Wellington, special fire underwriter of tho insurance companies, who came to hack yard, which were already more than half submerged, and accordingly The application of P. S. Sambuck and Andy Balich for a liquor license made them fast with ropes to his cot tage.

Dr. Graves, who lives at the inter below. Hostilities ceased for a while and truco was declared while McKean section of the Branciforte creek with Santa Cruz especially to inspect tho the river, was considerably alarmed withdrew to his physician's to get his Casino property, will a fire-proof, con as the water lacked but a few feet of to conduct a liquor business at 177 Pacific Av. was granted. The city engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for a sewer on Lighthouse Av.

The application of the Union Traction Co. for a franchise to construct and maintain a double-track electric line, running from the lower Plaza reaching his residence. Many other arm pulled Into place at the shoulder joint and to have a couple of stitches taken in the scalp wound. When McKean called at the gallery later in the crete-walled pump 'house be in one corner of the power house, to pump water into the people along the banks watched the rise of the stream with considerable apprehension. the evening with Prof.

Noel. The views were thrown upon a canvas, and day, Haussler Is alleged to nave threatened him again, and then tin-Sheriff was notified and took the belligerent man into custody. along Water thence across the Saa Lorenzo on the south side of the bridge, thence along the center of Water St. to the intersection of Mor the professor explained each scene all of which proved to he very delight ful. Prof.

Noel has a wonderful mem Burglars Enter Hotel andlStore Same Night ory, as was shown by his discourse of At Last Changes Hands three hours duration, 'l hose enter bathing tank, also for protecting th beach buildings, and for protecting Pacific if the up town residents desire it. If, for any reason, the pipe into the ocean should get clogged in any way, something which is not probable, there is still the bathing tank from which water can be pumped, making thereby a double reserve of water. On two different occasions has Santa Cruz suffered from disastrous flret, because something happened to be wrong with the local water supply. the 200-pound pressure of salt water was brought up Pacific the insur tainments are very instructive and ha nrnfossnr is alwav willing to IN NEW WHIDDEN rissey thence along Morrissey Av. to the intersection of Fairmont thence by an acquired right-of-way to the village of Soquel, was referred to committee and the city attorney.

As the city attorney was too ill to attend the meeting the council adjourned until Friday evening, when the petition for a franchise will he submitted for his inspection. An amendment to the present give them. PROPERTY HANDS. iTniii.o the nrima donna with the farewell habit, Prof. Noel will continu At last, after many months of pro- to entertain in a like manner.

At the A room in a local hotel and Estey Lowry's store in Soquel were entered by burglars sometime during Sunday night and it is believed that there is more than a coincidence in the occur-ances. A man employed on the Casino was the victim at the hotel. The room was entered while he was asleep by means of a skeleton key and twelve dollars and a gold watch were removed from his trouser's pocket. The robbery conclusion of the entertainment bat I bating and negotiating, the hidden block, intersection Pacific Av. and I a li'u rtViancrorl lianik anil i urdav evening, a buffet luncheon was served.

This was prepared byCharles ordinance previous iui we uu.i llinr, Hank. Jordan, a professional Kentucky diet 1IUVY ii I ii corner, feet; Palmer and Fagen 42! feet on Pacific Av. and 21 feet on and removal of buildings in the lire I limits, so that a building may be erected with a "veneered" wall front- who for three years was employed in ance rate of landlords and merchants would bo greatly decreased as a result. Salt water is preferable to fresh water in extinguishing flames. Salt water is preferable to fresh water, also, for sprinkling purposes, a3 past a similar capacity iby Mrs.

George M. was discovered the next morning. ing the public streets, was referred to n7 ft ,3 OWM. Pullman of Chicago, and who ha IK'lHUf, the ordinance committee. ed by F.

R. Walti, 11. A. V. Torchiana A deed presented by Attorney Clark, from the Brewing Co.

to the city for a street, went to the city attorney. The meeting then adjourned until next Friday evening. If the police were notified they are working very quietly, and the hotel men, as usual, are not giving out any information. The store in Soquel was entered by means of a hole being bored through a rear door, which permitted the door being unlocked from the inside. The till and the safe were not disturbed as they were locked and as far as known only a few small articles were taken.

crossed the continent several times and been in Mexico and Canada on private cars with millionaires. hef Jordan certainly knows how to prepare food, and is well liked by his paymaster. The home of Prof. Noel is surrounded by beautiful grounds, where a good sum has been and will further be expended in landscape gardening. To the north of the residence is a lawn surrounded by a large mound, which and H.

F. Anderson. All of the leases on this property will expire this year. Between now and January next, the owners of the Pacific-avenue frontage will talk over the construction of a joint ibuilding, its height, size and quality. When these facts are determined they will have plans prepared and agree on the time of construction, which may or may not be during 1008.

experience in laying the dust in this city has proven. In time branches to this salt water main could be extended out to Include protection for the whole flat. Private families could have salt water in their homes for bathing purposes. During the past summer so great was the scarcity of water that the city even, hesitated to call upon the city reserve to use in flushing the sewers. The salt water could be used for this purpose just as well.

A small reservoir could 'be made on Beach Hill to have a supply always on hand. This sale water scheme might help to solve the REV. ORR PREACHES ON Strange Recovery ot 'PRAYER" Body of Quake Victim present mooted water question. In spite of the inclement weather a The body of one of the men buried ESTATE OF JAMES M. STRUVE.

good assemblage gathered at tne union gosiel meeting at the Christian Advent Church Monday night and listened to a very helpful and interest- by the big slide which covered the site of the Loma Pneta mill at the the coming spring will see converted into one mighty bed of floral beauty Surrounding this Is a gravel walk, where in the good old summer time can be found the professor and his friends strolling amid the fragrance exhaled by oceans of blossoms. Prof. Noel has caused to be erected on his premises a modern stable, which is soon to be occupied by blooded Kentucky horses, also pedigreed cows. Again, a mammoth greenhouse is to supply the Noel home with flowers in every season of the year. Our friend proposes to surround himself with all the comforts of life.

Prof. Noel has the happy faculty of making loyal friends, all of whom rejoice with him that his time of the April earthquake, has ling sermon on the subject of Following the sermon several participated in an experience land progress meeting, which brought a spiritual uplift to all present. The 'service this Tuesday evening will be been recovered in a strange fashion, having been washed out by the flood waters of the Hinckley creek. The remains were, removed to this city in an unrecognizable condition by the Pacific Coast Undertaking Co. and awaits the identification of relatives.

James Laporte, John Kennaugh and Geo. Mackrell, appraisers of the estate of the late James M. Struve, have filed their inventory and appraisement with the 'County Clerk. The total value of the estate Is appraised at the sum of $13,112 50 and consists of $312 50 in coin and a part of the Rancho Bolsa del Pajaro, located near Watsonville, and valued at held at the Christian Church and Rev. Philleo will preach on "The 4 CONTINUED RAIN.

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