Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-05
ORANGE COUNTY.
Today's Great Race at Santa A
POlitiCa.

Today's Great Race at Santa Ana.
Politics.
SANTA ANA, Nov. 4.-This bright,
warm, clear, sunshiny day has brought
gladness to the heart OF many Santa
Anan who anxiously got out of bed this
morning, fearing that it might have
rained, or that the Santa Ana wind
would be blowing. This weather is all
that could be desired, and more than we
could expect at this season of the year,
were it not for the fact that we are liv-
ing in such favored region. The great
race is the cause for all this fear-for
crops are of minor Importance these
days. The track is in superb condition
and there seems to be no doubt but the
directors have fulfilled their promise of
making it the fastest regulation course
in the state. Today the two great
horses were worked out, and showed
some wonderful bursts of speed, Our
Dick finishing the last quarter of mile
in :54 gait. Both horses are in
the finest of condition and betting
Dick stock showing an upward ten
the train tonight, from Los Angeles and
San Francisco, who are backing the
northern PAGER, but Santa Ana has
plenty of sporty boys who have lots Of
Silkwood money. There is one thing
sure, and that is that those who attend
will see genuine contest, and it is any
body's race tonight.
The tricycle. races tomorrow will also
be feature of the programme at the
race track. Some of the best wheelmen
in the state, that is amateurs, will en-
ter, and fast time will be made. The
attendance will be large, without a
doubt.
Nine marriage licenses were issued in
Orange county last month.
R. F. del Valle held largely attended
meeting in Mills hall tonight, talking
on the Democratic principles. Mr.. del
Vale fully maintained his reputation OF
being one of the best speakers in the
state.
The Republican party OF this county
is making great bid for the Mexican
votes in this county, and have had R. F.
Sepulveda make several political
The leading and most intelligent Mexi-
cans in the county, however, are Demo
Gratis, and it is safe to say that the Dem
ocratic candidates will get good part OF
the Mexican votes. 1t is claimed now
that Orange county is Democratic, a
careful poll of the votes confirming this
fact. Whether or not this is true mat
ters but little, for the men nominated
fnr ho fv "a, = "a
ticket are more popular and better quail
aspire, and will be elected by handsome
majorities anyway.
It. will take at least fifty cars to carry
off the walnut crop of Orange county
this season, Which is valued at $100, ,C00
The crop of peanuts, which is good
one, also runs up in value to many
thousands of dollars.
j. H. Collins of Los Angeles was in
town today. The gentleman addressed
a large meeting of Prohibitionists at
Orange last night.
A pleasant birthday surprise party
was rendered Mrs. J. A. Smiley at her
house in this city, by her friends last
night.
Geo. D. Mings and Alice H. Rowland,
both residents of Los Angeles county,
were granted license to wed today
here.
The Santa Ana Library society will
meet at the residence of Mrs. r. j Blee,
on Saturday, November 9Th, at 2 p. m.
Mrs. A. s. Averill of Los Angeles, di-
rector.
Thomas Clothier. native of Masea-
chrsetts and residing at Tustin, died
this morning, aged so years.
Geo. Irvine has returned from a trip
to San Francisco.
The Santa Ana Gun club had an oys-
ter supper at the Brunswick hotel last
night, and enjoyed a splendid time.
Mine host. J. A. Jones, may not be the
best shot in the world, but he does know
how to get up fine supper. Twenty-one
persons eat down to the table, and
a merry good time was had until mid
night. The Santa Ana Gun club is an
organization composed of Ed Parker,
president; Clarence Parker, secretary !;
J. A. Jones, steward Andrew Harris,
). A. Turner, G. A. Edgar, L. Saunders,
of Los Angeles, M. Chubb, George Bes-
sonett and Walter S. John. 1t is in
tended to have pigeon shoots at regular
intervals, and the club is decided sue
cess.
The chrysanthemum tea given by the
ladies of the Episcopal church at the
residence of A. A. Dickson last night
was pleasant affair. The elegant home
was beautifully decorated with flowers
Mrs. Dickson was assisted by Mines.
E. E. Edwards, L. H. and A. L. Padg-
ham. The young ladies who presided
at the tea tables were the Misses Clay
ton, Leslie, Howe, Jones and Usher.
The following was the programme for
the evening" Vocal solo, Mrs J. G.
Scarborough; violin solo, G. P. Kryhl ;
vocal and instrumental solos, Mrs. A.
Spencer.
Captain Montgomery of the Salvation
army here will hold farewell services in
this city Sunday, after which he leaves
for some other place.
DEDT ANnC