Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-19
NEWS FROM NEARBY CITIES,
Incidents of the Ninth Regi-
ment's Camp.
News of Emmons Raymond's Death
Received at Pasadena.
Los Angeles Sport Arrested at the
Crown of the valley-Hsppen-
ings at Redlands and
Other Points.

LONG BEACH, Aug. 1S.-The encamp-
ment OF the Ninth regiment, N. G. c.,
was formally opened with the firing of
the gun at reveille, today. 1t was too
early for many people to be present, but
the soldiers were out in full force. and
together with the band made them
selves heard. In their various exercises
and drills today the men were not so pro-
icient as they will be when the encamp-
ment proceeds.
The drills during the first part of the
day were either battalion or company
drill, but at O'Clock, at dress parade.
the first regimental drill was held. A
number of people were present, the fair
sex, as usual, predominatiDg, and all
! Rpplauded the various movements of
the troops.
That the soldiers are here for fun was
shown last night. Two Cinnamon went
into the camp to get the washing. They
we're met by swarms of soldiery, and
soon had made arrangements with the
men. But when they started to leave
the camp, they were Immediately
seized. and one of them put into blan-
ket, and such a welcome has sell
dom been extended to any descendent
Of Confucius. As soon as John was shot
up into the air he began to yell, but
with every yell the tossers threw him
higher, until exhausted with laughing
the men let the poor Ohinaman 90 and
took the other one. The second one
yelled harder than his predecessor, but
after clutching at the air for ten minutes
he was released, and together with his
companion in misery, hobbled away.
Many of the soldiers were around the
town seeing the various places, but the
majority were on the beach. The brass
buttons have already exerted their
mystic influence over the young women
of this place.
Judge Owens, of the brigade signal
corps, was down today visiting the men
and looking over the grounds. He says
that the grounds are very good, and the
boys are we'll fixed.
dance will be given Saturday even
ing to the regiment by the local people,
and the officers ball will follow some
time during next week.
The Excelsior bakery donated three
large cakes to the regiment today.
The people here are arranging to offer
Long Beach trophy for target shooting
to the militia.
An invitation is exsended to the citi-
Gems of Long Beach by the regiment to
attend all OF their drills; also to visit
the encampment grounds at any time,
except after taps at 10 80 Pm
THE FRIENDS.
At their meeting this morning the
Friends discussed education.
The majority favored a classic educa-
ton, and it was said that the people de-
manded higher course OF study. The
following are those who took part: The
Rationale of a Guarded Education, Prof.
John Jessop, Newberg, Ore.; Will the
Twentieth Century Demand Higher Edu-
(diecussien opened by Chalmers Chaw-
ner); Value OF the Ancient Classics,
Prof. John Chawner, Whittier.
The following was the programme at
the afternoon and evening sessions !:
Paper Women of the Twentieth Cen
turv, Anna Hunnicutt, Whittier; The
Founding of Earlham College as a
Stimulating Example to Friends in Cali
fornia, William 81. Coffin, Pasadena !;
Whittier Academy, It's First Year and
Its Prospect, w. V. Coffin, Whittier
ldiscussion opened by DIR. G. J. Cook,
Whittier; meeting for worship; ad-
dresE-The Benefits of an Education
Immediate and Ultimate, Prof. G. E.
Tebbetts.
The city trustees will hold their meet
ing tonight, and it is to be hoped that
they will favor the suggestion of the
HERALD in the matter Of lighting the
streets.
Terminal island is favorite place
with the Long Beach people. The fol-
lowing party went down this afternoon
to enjoy the bathing and other points of
interest: Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Bixby,
Miss Allen, Miss Wakeley, Miss Anna
Bixby. Miss Sarah Bixby, George Flint,
lothian Bixby, jr., Allen B. Bixby,
Rosamond Bixby, Fannie Bixby, Harry
Bixby.
H. Finley got the second and third
fingers of his right hand smashed,
while coupling cars on the Southern
Pacific train last night.
Mrs. J. R. Conley, OF East Los An
geles, is down for few days.
Miss Welfare and Miss Bulla, of Los
Angeles, spent the day here.
Mrs. Bishop and family, of Los An
geles, were here today.
Rev. Mr.. Bunker, and J. A. Buchanan,
OF Pasadena, are at Long Beach.
Miss Howard was visiting here today.
Long Reach Business Directory.
HOLMAN, THE DRU UeGIsT. carries the larg-
est stock of drugs and stationery, perfumery,
and makes prescriptions his specially, M. 6.
Holman, Central Pharmacy. Long Beach, Cal.
WET BATHS specially at Alexis bath house,
~. W. WOOD, M. D., office over Holman's
drug store.
THE SEASIDE INN, Long Beach, Cal, select
family hotel; all new and modern appoint.
ments; exceptional beach tor bathing: also
pleasure driving table first class; rates reason
THE ALAM1Tos LAND COMPANY is offer
able prices and upon easy terms
Z. A. BENEFIELD, news ard STATIONERY: ice
cold soda water; fresh fruits and candies Pine
st., three doors north Of postofice, Long Beach
LONG BEACH TRANSFER CO. Baggage de-
iiVered to and from all trains; furniture NOV
Ing specially. Davies Bros, proprietors.
UNION MEAT MARKET corner Pine and
Second Streets A frst-class establishment f.
l. DANES, proprietor. Cold storage.
Iowa VILLA-The best 25c meal in town;
pf dsant rooms; rates, $1.25 per day. Rose
Grams Craig, proprietors.
yETTERMAN HOUSE, Pine street near First
Nicely furnished rooms with board; rates, 81 rs
per day. MIS- !. l.. Fetterman proprietress
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. Fetterman &
Sons, pioprietors. First-ciass horses snd car
z1ages constantly on hand.
H. X. LOW-Carpenter, builder and general
Job work done; shop In rear Of croquet grounds,
Long Beach.
SPEARS g. RvEY. livery, feed and boarding