The herald., 1897-04-02

There have some marked changes in
the trucks upon the new cars, all to the
advantage and comfort of the passen-
gers, but the general body OF the cars IL
similar to that of those upon the other
lines Of Los Angeles. The overheadcon
struction is OF the latest improved stand
ard and, like the roadbed, was con-
structed with the greatest care andlwith
every promise OF substantial perma-
nency.
Power for the new system will be
supplied indefinitely by the present
plant of the Los Angeles Railway COM
pany, located on Central avenue and
Wilder street. Should the new system
prove ALI that is anticipated for 1t in the
way Of operation and substantial finan-
cial returns, 1t may safely be conjec-
tured that at no future distant day the
new company will construct its own
plant and then practically control its
entire source of power.
THE MEN AT THE HEAD.
The officers of the new road are all
capable men. In every detail connected
with the various branches of the new
company's system over which they pre-
side, it is safe to say from their expert
eTce and ability that they win be found
to be most painstaking and enterpris-
ing officers. Mr. Fred w. Wood, who has
city, will be the consulting engineer Of
the rev system. Mr. ]. l.. McLain,
gentleman of large experience in elec-
trical railway matters, will be the gen-
eral superintendent. The up town offices
of the company will be located at 2l7
New High street, where viii be found
the secretary. that well-known and gen
ial gentleman, Edward Lefebvre. The
Farmers and Merchants bank is treas
urer. Mr. w. H. Hammaker will be
superintendent and secretary of the
Firth street line. which is separate or
ganization, and which has been recently
Eectrized
NOT FULLY COMPLETED
The shops of the company will be at
Agricultural park, the buildings there
having been remodeled and specially
fitted up for such use. For the present
the services will vary according to CIR
cumstances. On account OF an unavoid-
able accident in the rolling mills, the
rail delivery has been delayed and at the
present time the company is only OPP
Grating the system from Temple ard
Main streets to the corner of Grand
avenue and jefferson street, and on
Fifth street to the Arcade depot In
the course of two or three weeks II Is
anticipated that the entire road Will be
completed, when the trip from one .nd
to the other can be made in the brief
space of thirty minutes. In the mean
time the horse car meets the electric at
Jefferson street and Grand avenue and
conveys passengers to Agriculture
park.
This road also opens a new route to
the seashore and Is undoubtedly des-
tined to become popular with the travel
ing public Cars will communicate with
Southern Pacific trains at Jefferson and
Main streets, and the aim of the COM
pany will be to cater to those who are
seeking a quick trip to the seashore
from downtown, and who may desire to
vary the ordinary trip by the electric
to Santa Monica. Los Angeles Is to be
congratulated upon the practical COM
pie etion of this new travelling enterprise,
as 1t is bound to be a convenient agent
for the travelling public generally.
ENGINEER WOOD TALKS.
"Electrizing the Main street and Ag-
ricultural Park railway" said Consult
ing Engineer Wood to a Herald reporter
Yesterday, 'is what / predicted many
wears ago must certainly occur, and no
one is more pleased to see this improve
ment carried out than myself l am
deeply gratified to see that the road mas
been constructed and equipped IN as
and complete a manner as
any electric railway know OF. 1t is the
desire of the management to give
prompt and reliable service to the pub
lie, and we hope to carry this purpose
out to the letter. 1t is the program,
from time to time, to make improve
ments whenever and wherever their
need may appear and our highest ambi-
ton Will be gratified so long as we re-
ceive the commendation and good will
of the travelling public we are seeking
to serve.
1T seems strange" continued Mr..
Wood. leaning back in his chair, Ito
see electric cars on these tracks where
for twenty-three years the tinkling of
the little bells on the horse cars has
been the only signal Of public transpor-
tation, but the old gives place to the
new, and we live In progressive age
and a rapidly progressive community.
AS the new road is the oldest In point