Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-26

water is taken from an artesian well that
overflows at height of fifteen feet from
the ground. Connected with the boiler
is twenty-five horsepower engine,
which will allow OF great extension OF
the capacity of the factory.
The directors feel very confident of the
success of their venture. At the pres
ent time all condensed goods are brought
from the East, and from San Francisco
alone the shipments of Eastern goods to
various points on the Pacific are enor-
nous. 1t is expected that the California
made article will supplant the Eastern
in this direction, and there is also a
large Arizona and New Mexican trade to
be supplied, as well as the home de-
mand. In the course of short time it is
expected that the factory will be running
to its full capacity, and it is the inten-
ton to employ as many girls in the can
ming department as possible. An enter
prise like this, where so much capital
and energy is invested, can hardly help
being a success and benefit to the
country.
Buena Park.
u Buena Park seems to be on the eve of
boom. Whether from the fact that
the factory has been established there or
because the lands Immediately surround
ing, which for fifteen years have been
out of the market, have been offered at
reasonable prices, is a mooted question.
It is situated on portion OF Los Coyotes
rancho, which has been held for sale in
body for a long time, and is near the
Coyote creek, the boundary line. Between
Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Within the past week about 875 acres
have changed hands, at an average price
of $50 per acre, and the inquiry for lands
is still brisk. The soil is said to be very
strong and capable of producing any
thing, and farmers from the East, and
from other parts of the State, have pur-
chased, and number of new buildings
in the shape of homes, are being
erected. The whole section is we'll sup
piled with water, since in any part arte-
sian water that will flow can be found
from fifty to $50 feet below the surface.
Several wells were inspected yesterday,
which spurted forth several feet in the
air when the plugs were removed, and
supplied enough water for irrigating'
even the driest localities. One of the
best wells in the vicinity is owned by
Mr.. A. Whitaker, who settled there
about five years ago, and today is very
enthusiastic over the capabilities of the
land. Mr. Whitaker is of the opinion
that the manufacture of sorghum will
prove remunerative, and intends to en-
gage in the enterprise. He has already
contracted for all the cane that will
grow on several hundred acres, and by
the time the cane is ready
his machinery will be on hand. He has
agreed to pay the raisers Of the cane 81
per ton, and it is estimated that each
acre will produce about 40 tons of cane,
besides the seed, which can be sold for
SO per pound. The farmers are willing
to supply him with all he desires.
The Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany has announced its intention of
building station within few feet of
Grand avenue, which is now being
graded through the town. The grocery
store and postoffice will be moved to the
same locality, as also will a blacksmith
shop and several other buildings, so that
in a few months Buena Park will be
quite an important little city.