Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-05
SANTA ANA.
The Prospects of a Grain Crop-Pave-
ments Needed.

of the sun have been greatly enjoyed to-
day, for it has been nearly week since
Old Sol has deigned to show his face.
The rain appears to be over, and farm.
ers in this section are feeling in excel
lent spirits, for blowing and sowing can
now be commenced. The coming sea-
son bids fair to be ohe of the best this
section has ever enjoyed. Forty teams
will tomorrow commence ploWlng on
the great San Joaquin ranch, and 250,-
900 acres will be sown to barley. The
crop on this vast ranch was light one
this season, but Mr.. Irvine, the man
ager, informed HERALD representative
today that the prospects for this season
were favorable to heavy crop.
MISERABLE STREET.
Fourth street is the business thor
oughfare OF this city, and in the sum-
mer time it is in a very creditable con-
dition. Just now it is an eyesore to
every resident OF this progressive town.
1t is veritable mudhole, and the worst
feature of all is, that there seems to be
no way of remedying it. Our city trus-
tees, however, should take pity on the
suffering mortals who are compelled to
or the mud carted away.
DEATH OF j. d. WALKER.
Citizens of this city were shocked
Saturday morning to learn of the death
of J. D. Walker, who resides between
Santa Ana and Tustin. He has been
troubled with stomach disease for some
time, but nothing serious was thought
of it until yesterday, when he returned
from Los Angeles and was suddenly
taken very ill. A physician was sum.
moned and everything possible done
to relieve his suffering, but without
avail, as he passed away this morning.
Mr.. Walker was one of the most intu-
entail citizens of Orange county and
highly respected by all who knew him.
He was one of the leaders of the De-
mocracy in the last campaign and won
many friends. He leaves wife and
two children to mourn his loss. The
date for the funeral has not been an
nounced.
OUR NEW COUNTY OFFICERS.
Nearly all of the newly elected officers
have filed their bonds, and are now
ready to assume their duties as cus-
todians of the interests of Orange
county. In the county clerks office,
D. T. Brock has made W. A. Beckett
his chief deputy, and the appointment
gives universal satifaction. VIM. Bow
ers, our county recorder, has appointed
Mr.. Adams as his chief aid, and also Ed.
Alexander. Both men will make COM
petent assistants. OF the appointments
made by the other county officers, we
have as yet learned nothing, but it is
safe to say all will be men OF sterling
worth, and also we'll qualified.
BREvITIEs.
Tom Morris is training every day now
and feels confident that he can win the
race againt Quirk on Saturday next. Nor
ris is fsvorite here among betting men,
but as yet few bets have been made. A
lively interest is manifested in the
event, and it is safe to say large crowd
will witness the go. Should Morris de-
feat Quirk ne will 60 to England, where
he will try and get race with some
fast man in the land of the heath.
II. A. Peabody, the popular editor and
manager OF the Daily Evening Blade,
was severely burned last night about
the head, face and arms by the explo-
sion of gasoline stove. The injury,
though painful, is not serious, and we
hope in few days to see him again at
his post of duty.
Mrs. S. H. Purcell isvisiting friends in
San Bernardino.
The Santa Ana Gun club returned this
morning from two days hunt in the
marshes southwest OF town. Ducks were
what the hunters were after, but they
report them as being scarce. j. H.
Jones, the proprietor of the Brunswick,
came nearly going 'out of sight" in the
mud, and had to be eXtricated by his
fellow Nimrods.
The HERALD representative here is
at loss to understand why so
many Los Angeles couples come
here to secure marriage licenses.
During last month there were
five licenses Issued to Los Angeles
county people, who wished to try mar
ried life.
The bachelors and benedicts intend 10
play game of baseball on Christmas
day in this city, using the new style
diamond, having four bases and doing
away with the short-stop.
Two tramps who were wanted by the
authorities at Anaheim were arrested
in this city last night by Marshal Mich
OILS and sent back to Anaheim.
The board of supervisors meet tomor-
row and the city trustees meet tomor-
row night.
The street cars now make regular
trips to the Southern Pacific depot.
Real estate sales are more numerous
of late than for some time past. j. 6.
Quick yesterday sold lot in Fruits ad-
dition to Santa Ana to E. II. Blukome,
who will Immediately place fine dwell.
lug upon his purchase.
Albert Mansur returned yesterday
from San Francisco, where he has been
studying medicine.
Otto Young, known among the base
ball fans as "Syke." recently employed
in the tOnsorial establishment of Faul &
Knauf, left today for Tehachepi, where
he has taken position with VIM. Faul,
former resident of this city.
Mrs Sarah Mayne ia home from Los
Angeles to spend the holidays with REL
atves.
Miss Laura Wiley of Montana is visit
ing G. F. Mansur and family OF North
Main street.
Judge A. H. Stutsman of Burlington,
Iowa, an old-time friend of d. NJ. Baker
of this city, has located near Tustin.
The Monday club will hold an open
meeting tomorrow evening. Thoee
holding invitations for last Monday
evenings entertainment, which was
postponed on account of the rain, are
cordially invited.
E. H. Luxton is remodeling his cot
tage on East Washington avenue.