Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
MAKING THE WEATHER.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
ASSIST IN THE JOB.
A Circular About Weather Forecasts and
Signal Stations-NotesG Gathered About
the Exhibit Room.

The secretary yesterday sent out the
following circular in regard to weather
forecast signals to all points in Los An
geles, Orange and San Bernardino coun-
ties:
"The forecast Office OF the weather
bureau at San Francisco fs desiIous of
learning what sections of the agricul-
tural portion of Southern California will
derive benefit from weather forecast sig
nails, and the views and wishes of the
chamber of commerce have been asked
with regard to the territory of Los An
geles, San Bernardino and Orange coun-
ties.
GA limited number of stations will be
established in the territory designated, 4,
and forecast signal flags and daily tele-
graphic messages will be furnished free
OF charge. The rules governing the mat
ter are as follows:
"Only one forecast can be furnished,
to be morning or evening, at the option
of the receiver. All messages must
come over Western Union lines, or if
sent by any other line must be at the
expense OF the recipient. Messages must
be sent to some one individual who will
make it his business to display the fore
cast flag punctually and regularly. The
hagpole and haliards must be supplied
by the section receiving the forecasts.
"For further particulars with regard
to the furnishing of these signals, those
interested should apply to George E.
Franklin, weather observer, at Los An
geles.
''Any locality which desires forecast
signals, and does not already receive
them, should without delay decide upon
some individual who will make it his
duty to receive the messages and dis
play the signal flags. Notice of this ac-
ton should Immediately be sent to Mr..
Franklin, and the application will be
promptly filed with the forecast officer
at San Francisco.
"It is.evident that considerable advan-
tage may come to the various agricul-
tural sections of Southern California by
their availing themselves of this OPP
portunity, and for that reason the cham
ber of commerce takes this means of
calling their attention to the matter
through notices sent to the local pa
pers."
A committee from the chamber of
commerce, consisting of Messrs. Eugene
German, E. W. Jones and j. H. Book,
had a conference with the board of su-
pervisors yesterday in regard to the pay
ment Of dues to the state board of trade.
The board took no formal action, but
the committee is assured by express
sions from the supervisors that the dues
will be paid by the county. 1t is ex-
pected that the supervisors will take
steps looking to the placing and main
tenance of Southern California ex-
hibit at the state board rooms.
The display put in by the chamber of
commerce was destroyed by fire some
time ago, and has never been replaced
with proper exhibit of Southern Cali
fornia products.
Work will be commenced today on
the stairway leading to the gallery,
which is to be made twice the present
width, to accommodate visitors to the
agricultural fair.
superintendent Frank Wiggins goes to
Hueneme today to attend the agricul-
tural fair, and will organize exhibits for
the district fair to be held here.
The secretary has received word that
the Santa Barbara county supervisors
will take action early in October on the
proposition to place permanent ex-
hibit here. A stock company recently
organized in the county for the purpose
of giving a flower carnival, which will
be a sort of Mardi Gras festival, has re-
Quested assistance from the chamber,
and is in town advocating the perma-
nent exhibit, which is receiving sup
port from the best business men of the
county.