. The 1910 trip of the to California and the Pacific coast . The Citys Artesian Well, San Bernardino, Cal. Tliis \\e.\ flows three million gallons every 24 honrs. From the time of the Indians this valley has been known as Gauchama, theplace of plenty, and when Iadre Uumetz of San Gabriel came over, onMay 20, 1810, and founded the Chapel of San Bernardino, he unconsciouslytook possession of the land from the Indians for the white man. For, soonafter Sloat and Fremont had planted the llag of our nation in California, theMormons settled in Gauchama, then known as San Bernardino, and it
. The 1910 trip of the to California and the Pacific coast . The Citys Artesian Well, San Bernardino, Cal. Tliis \\e.\ flows three million gallons every 24 honrs. From the time of the Indians this valley has been known as Gauchama, theplace of plenty, and when Iadre Uumetz of San Gabriel came over, onMay 20, 1810, and founded the Chapel of San Bernardino, he unconsciouslytook possession of the land from the Indians for the white man. For, soonafter Sloat and Fremont had planted the llag of our nation in California, theMormons settled in Gauchama, then known as San Bernardino, and it hasproven a land of plenty since. That the city itself is pushing forward isproven by the fact that over a (piarter of million dollars were spent in streetimprovements for the year 1) Edward W. Cason, Secretary S. C. H. A., Los Angeles. Cal. TO CALIFORNIA AND THE PACIFIC COAST 59 The special trains were met at the depot by electric cars kiiidlv sentfor the occasion by Mr. A. R. Merrihew. the manager of the San BernardinoValley Traction Co. After a ride through the city the party was taken tothe citys artesian well. San Bernardino is wise in that it controls its ownwater supply. The Eastern guests were both delighted and astonished tosee such a flood of water pouring forth as this great well revealed, givingthem some idea of the wealth of water underneath, and making possible thecreation of these fertile valleys. j\lr. A. G. Kendall, president of theFarmers Exchange National Bank, with his associates was on hand toexplain the various and different methods of using the water peculiar toCalifornia, and the visit was therefore made one of instruction and interest. Mr. E. M. Crawford took several of the party through his hotel, theNew Stewart, and they enjoyed his hospi
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