Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-16
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.
The New Transcontinental Lines to be
Communicated With and offered the
Aid of the Chamber.


The board of directors of the chamber
of commerce met yesterday afternoon,
E. German in the chair, and Messrs
Barrett, Toler, Widney, Book, Jones,
Forman and Patton present.
After the approval of the minutes, the
secretary reported that he had commun-
icated with the managers of the Cali
fornia on Wheels" and ascertained that
it would not be practicable to have the
exhibit at the convention of Dunkards
at Warrensburg, Mo-, because the cars
would be in St. Paul at the time.
The resignation of H. G. Wilmer from
! the board OF directors was read. The
gentleman gave as the reason for his
resignation that his health would not
permit his serving, 1t was voted to re-
quest Mr.. Wilmer to reconsider his de-
cision and accept leave of absence of
three months.
A number of bills were referred to the
committee on ways and means.
General Forman reported against ac-
cepting the offer of Miller 4 Goldfinch
to sell cabinet of curios and minerals
to the chamber for 81 200. The gentle
men were requested to place the cabinet
ON exhibition in the chamber for sale.
Mr.. j. H. Book suggested that al
though it was certain that the Union
Pacific would build to Los Angeles in
side of three years, some action should
be taken by the chamber to show to the
railroad the friendly spirit of this COM
munity and tC offer some substantial
encouragement.
! General Forman had information from
a source which he was not at liberty to
divulge, that the Union Pacific would
reach Los Angeles and the sea inside of
eighteen months. An obstacle which
has been retarding its progress had been
recently removed, and the company was
now almost ready to show its hand. The
country this side of Dutch Flat was very
poorly watered, and no actual work, be-
yond surveying, could be commenced
until the winter rains set in. He was in
favor OF communicating with all the
roads pointing this way, and obtain as
| surances of their intentions, before as
sistance was offered them.
Captain Barrett moved that the presi-
dent and secretary be instructed to cor
respond with all such roads, and offer
the cooperation of the chamber to the
first road building to Los Angeles.
A discussion was had at some length
on the public market place
asked for by the Cahuenga Township
Producers Union. Captain Barrett
stated that he would call meeting of
the committee on public buildings for
next Thursday, and asked the attend
ance of the board of directors. The
square at the corner of Sixth and Pearl
streets was suggested as possible loca-
ton.
Mr.. Widney reported for the commit
tee on San Pedro harbor, that he had
written to G. P. Hun tington, but had, as
yet, received no reply. He did not
think that there was any hope for gov
ernmental aid at this session of Con-
gress. 1t had been decided that San
Pedro should not have an appropria-
ton.
Capt. Barrett was of opinion that that
lamentable state of things was the re-
suit of having no one to look after Los
Angeles interests at Washington.
President G. M. Jones complained OF
poor attendance at the monthly meet
ings of the chamber, and of general
lack of interest. He thought that some
special subject of general interest
should be announced for discussion at
each meeting. Capt. Barrett promised
a report on the market plan for the next
meeting, which would call out large
number of members. After further
desultory discussion of various subjects
the board adjourned.
The Permanent Exhibit.
A black lily from the Raymond nur.
series was curiosity that attracted g
good deal of attention yesterday.
Among the donations were Adam
Teal, Garvanza, wheat in sheaf; j. G
Harmon, Savanna, wheat and barley; ]
A. Whitaker, Buena Park, white anC
yellow corn, wild oats; w. P. Rapp, Ca
huenga, bunch of bananas Jacob Miller
Cahuenga, figs; w. M. Stockton, silvel
ore; Mrs NJ B. Smith, castor beans A
H. Field, large collection of minerals
John d. Schock, Cahuenga, new potatoes
The following furnished flowers: Mrs
Capt. Barrett, Mrs. Quackenbush, Mrs
E. Bouton, Mrs. M. B. Smith
i Dickens Club, Whittier; Mrs. Kittie Os
born, Mrs. Mary Gilchrist, Mrs. Jacol
Miller; Raymond nurseries, black lily
Mrs. A. F. Coronel decorated the ladde
and cross
The Gambler sent to Lordsburg to b.
packed in the special car for the Dunk
ard exhibit at Warrensburg, Mo-, tn
following articles: New potatoes, swee
s potatoes, beets, onions, citron, pampa
plumes, corn, oranges and lemons.
1t is the intention to make a larg
( shipment to California on Wheels to
morrow.
Notica Of RernOvaI.