Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-18
NEWS FROM NHGHBOR|NG CITIES,
Santa Ana Excited Over An
other Foot Race.
Pasadena Announces the Opening OF
the Raymond Hotel.
Notes of Progress from Redlands-Ri-
alto Affairs-Claremont News
Notes-Redondo shipping.
Local Happenings.

which comes off in this city, on Monday
afternoon, is the general topic of dis
cussion these days. No one in this
county seems to know Sloan, who claims
to be farmer, hailing from the classic
village o. Norwalk, near by; but it is
the general impression here that he is
professional foot racer, and knows but
little about raising corn or rolling pump
kips. When he first talked race here
he wanted six yards in $50, and Morris
was about to make the match, but his
trainer advised him not to. Now the
race is made for $1,000 side, and no
handicap is given. This would indicate
that Sloan is either genuine fish or a
very fast man. He may be cyclone in
disguiee, but if so, ne will see just how
fast Morris can run 15O yards when he
tries. There is no doubt but that a
large amount of money will be wagered
on the outcome of the race, for it is said
that there are many who will back
Sloan to win the race.
SANTA ANA SCHOOLS.
The public schools of this city will
close for the holiday vacation next Fri
day, after one of the most successful ses-
eions the schools have yet enjoyed. At
the commencement of the last term it
wae found necessary to make an addi-
tion of two rooms, and employ two ex-
ira teachers to accommodate the rapidly
increasing attendance. The city now
claims three fine school buildings, in
which are employed Is teachers to in
etruct nearly one thousand pupils. Next
term further additions will have to be
made, for as the city continues to grow
the attendance at the public schools in
crease. Professor McGinnis, the newly
elected superintendent, may now safely
be said to be a success, for under his
management, and assisted by his able
corps of teachers, Santa Ana may claim
one of the best public schools in the
state.
SADLY MISSED.
M. G, Vanderbeek is sadly missed in
Santa Ana, and today there are several
in this city who would be pleased to
learn of his whereabouts. The facts
seem to be about as follows: Mr.. Van
derbeek is handsome young man OF
the brunette etyle of beauty, and has
lived here off and on for some two years.
He has been in the employ OF the Singer
Sewing Machine company TOR some
time, and has made many friends mere,
being of very liberal nature. 1t now
turns out that his liberality was paid
for with other folks money, and his
sudden departure has brought forth
many unpaid bills. Last Monday the
young fellow had two checks for $26 40
each, drawn in his favor by the Singer
Sewing Machine company, on the First
National Bank Of Los Angeles, cashed by
two business men of this city, and soon
after he took his departure from this
city for parts unknown. The checks
were both good for nothing, as the man.
ager OF the sewing machine company
knew nothing about either of them and
did not do business with the bank. Just
how much OF shortage in his accounts
exists we could not learn, but it is safe
to say it is q large sum. Vanderbeck
was inclined to be sporty and his actions
are no doubt traceable to the fact that
he spent more money than he earned.
His photographs will be sent to police
headquarters in different states, and it
is thought that be will be captured.
RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS.
Santa Ana is great place for horse
races, foot races and general amuse-
ments, but it is also fsvoIite place for
holding meetings. On Monday, the
Itinerants' club, made up of ministers
in Southern California not actively en-
gagged in ministerial work, will meet
here. The meeting will last for two
days. Commencing Monday morning,
the San Diego Ministerial association
will meet in the M. E. church of this
city, the session lasting three days.
These meetings will bring to this city
large number of ministers from all parts
of Southern California, who will be
with us nearly all the coming week.
BIG WINNING.
J. L. Taylor is one of the happiest
mortals in Santa Ana today. Mr.. Tay-
lor is a waiter in restaurant in this
city, and, of course, as the calling does
not insure a very liberal income, he
was, like all hashers, in very common
financial condition. Not go now, how
ever, for he has drawn $500 in lottery
and can start restaurant of his own if
be wants to. just what the gentleman
will do with his recently acquired wealth
is not know, but as he is sensible fell
low it is probable he will invest it in
Orange county property.
THE EDITORS.
The editors of Orange county met this
afternoon in J. S. Taylor's law office to
make arrangements for properly reeeiv-
ing the editors who will visit this city at
the meeting of the Editorial association,
which will be held in January Messrs
Kuchel, Wickham, Peabody and Fuller
ton were appointed as reception COM
mittee; Messrs. johnson and Peabody,
committee on transportation and
Kuchel, Peabody, Bessac and Fullerton,
committee on arrangements. 1t is in
tended to give the editors great recep-
ton.
BREvITIES.
Religious services will be held in all
the churches tomorrow.
DR.. Dryer has returned from an east
ern visit.
Many OF Santa Ana's young ladies will
miss handsome Mr.. Vanderbeek.
The directors OF the fair association
were to have met today, but owing to
the heavy winds, several of the directors
failed to attend and no meeting was
held.
The matter of the Santa Ana and
Westminster Railroad company is caus-
ing much comment here, and it is yet
probable that the road will be built.
The pretty cantata. A Dream of Fairy
land, presented by the Helping Hand
society, at Spurgeon's hall last night,
was we'll rendered.