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The herald., 1893-02-01

the Santa Fe $25 for violating the speed
ordinance. He also bade him sin no
more.
B. F. Watrous has sold a lot on Sonora
street to S. @. Wheeler, who will build
thereon.
The First National bank signs. which
still decorate the room in the Crafts
block now occupied by the postoffice,
are the occasion for some eremonstrances.
The 55 men now working on the Col
ton avenue pipe line are being boarded
by E. A. Bondreau, who has put up
tents for that purpose.
Ex- Senator and Mrs. George f. Ed
munds and daughter have terminated
two months visit here, and will take a
tour through the state prior to return
ing to Vermont.
Ex-Gov. and Mrs. John P. St. John
have gone to Los Angeles. In Mr.. st.
Johns address, made Sunday evening
at the Methodist church, he referred to
the recently granted saloon permit, and
apropos thereto told of would-be saloon
keeper in Kansas who relinquished his
design upon being threatened with tar
and feathers.
The special meeting called for Red
lands lodge, F. and A. NJ, last even
ing was postponed on account of the
weather.
Another dance is being talked Of by
some members of the Redlands guard,
who are encouraged by the success OF
their last venture.
The herald., 1893-02-01
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, Che refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with We approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weaken
ing them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed. you will not
accept any substitute ii offered.
The herald., 1893-02-01
THE CROPS.

The weather Bureaus Report OF Their
Condition.
Weather Observer franklin furnishes
the following report Of the condition OF
the crops in Southern California for the
week ending the 30th inst:
VENTURA COUNTY.
Hueneme-Three-fou of an inch OF
rain has fallen, greatly benefting grow
ing crops.
Bardsdale-Two inches of rain has put
everything in condition for crops and
trees. Barley is generally sown. The
acreage of beans will be increased this
year.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
The rainfall was of great value to
farmers, as the soil was getting too dry
to plow. A large acreage will now be
broken. Every feels encouraged
by the prospects of good crops.
The Palms-Over an inch OF rain has
fallen, and more will insure good crop.
Vegetables and small fruits are doing
we'll.
vernondale- rains fell the lat
ter part of the week. Oranges are ma
turing nicely. The vegetable market is
firm.
Duarte-The past weeks rain came in
good time and gave grain fresh start.
Oranges and lemons are looking well,
and shipments continue. Rainfall, 2.42
inches; highest temperature, 80 deg. !;
lowest, So.
Pomona-The rainfall is 10 inches for
the season, and it is raining at the close
of the week. Everyone predicts good
all round season. Few oranges have
been marketed yet and growers are not
anxious to contract at going prices.
Covina-Nearly four inches OF rain
has fallen and has thoroughly soaked
the ground. Barley is looking fine along
the foothills. Apricots are blooming.
Orange and lemon trees are taking new
growth. Spring is here.
SAN BERNARDINo COUNTY.
Rialto-The seasons rainfall up to
the 9th amounts to 4.36 inches. Barley
is about all in and is doing nicely. Tree
planting has begun and hundreds Of
acres will be put in.
Riverside-The rain was of great bene.
fit to the barley as it would have been
badly damaged in 10 days more. Rain.
fall, .66 inches; highest temperature, 81
degrees; lowest temperature, 3l degrees
South Riverside-An inch of rain hal
fallen but more is needed to fill the
water sources. Grain is looking well.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Santa Ana-The rainfall amounting tC
1.13 inches for the storm and All inchel
for the season, has done vast deal o
good. The prospect is good for fin'
yield of grain and vegetables. The out
look for fruit was never better at thii
season and the farmers are jubilant.
Tustin-Rain has been falling sine,
Thursday noon in showers; portion o
the grain was needing it.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
Perris-The rains of the past weel
were of great benefit and the prospec
for good grain crop was never better
Citrus fruits are doing we'll; frost ha
not touched them.
San Diego-One-thir of an inch o
rain fell in the city Friday night ant
half an inch fell in Caion valley. l
will improve grain, which is looking
well.
The herald., 1893-02-01
WHITTIER.

Personal and News Matters-Great I'm
provement in the Year.
WHITTIER, Jan. 31.-We have been
blessed with some copious showers, and
all feel encouraged at the prospects OF
good crops.
Miss Lillian Mudgett, formerly of this
place, was united in marriage to James
Wilson at Riverside, on the 25th instant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Whit
tier on the 9th instant for brief visit.
Lewis Landreth, our rustling real estate
agent, has moved his headquarters into
the Morgan block.
There is talk OF re.establishing saw
ings bank at Whittier.
The building which stood opposite the
Pioneer store has been moved south of
Livingstone's general merchandise store
to be used for barber shop by Charles
Curlew.
On Friday the first edition of volume
two of the Whittier Pointer was issued.
1t was gotten up with special care, re-
viewing the past years growth and inn
provements of this community. Statis-
tics showed that "a, ,7s8 trees have been
planted, and $45 734 worth of building
HAS UcOA QOAO thO Phbb yOHi
There is at the present time total nur-
sery stock, outside of the seedbeds, of
566, 800 trees. Improvements continue
and real estate is in demand.
Two public meetings have been held
in the interest of the canning business.
It is the intention to have it considera-
bly, enlarged.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Baxter of Mon
rovia spent Sunday in Whittier, the
guests of Miss Sadie Bond.
Mr.. j. G. Arnold, Mr.. ]. W. Williams
and Miss Nellie Hiatt spent Jundsy last
in Pasadena, visiting friends and rela
tives.
Mr.. G. w. Hayes of East Whittier
died last week, after lingering illness
| A Roman Catholic church edifce il
now in process of construction.
Miss Emma Hadley has resigned hel
position as instructor in calisthenics for
the Whittier academy.
The herald., 1893-02-01

H. Rodes. The affairs of the company,
as shown by recent report OF the Sec
retary, are in most encouraging con-
dition. The work of developing more
water at DEVILS Gate has been pushed
with unfagging vigor during the past
year. While the service has been ma
terially improved by the construction of
immense cement reservoirs on Villa
street, while new and large mains have
been put down in many sections, it is
the intention during the coming year to
still further improve the system and
continue the work of improvement at
the Gate.
NOTES.
And etill it rains. Over six and half
inches have fallen during the 4S hours
with prospects splendid for continu
ance.
A regular review of Pasadena Tent No.
l, X. o. 7. M, will be held Wednesday
evening, February 1st, at the hall in
Doty block.
OF Middaugh's Musical Comedy COM
pany, which appears here on Saturday
evening the 4th inst, the Crookston
(Minn.) Tribune has this to say: "The
Middsugh Musical Comedy company
treated the Crookston people to nice
entertainment last evening. The musi-
cal features were fine, and there was
some splendid acting. The company is
a good one."
The Progressive undertaking firm of
Lippincott, Torrey & Eaton moves into
their new quarters on East Colorado
street tomorrow morning.
The high school bows have formed an
athletic club, with the following officers
President, George Baldwin; vice-presi-
dent, Fred Roche; treasurer, P. Palma
teer; secretary, Dan McGilvary.
No damage is reported as resulting
from the rain, with the exception OF a
number of dangerous sink holes in the
streets, caused by improper sewer con-
nections.
Rev. Geo. M. Cole of Los Angeles will
deliver a lecture upon the Yosemite
Valley and the Big Trees, on Tuesday
evening, February Nth, under the au.
spices Of the Y. M. @. A.
The herald., 1893-02-01
PASADENA.
"A Notable Musicale-Electiono of Wa

"A Notable MusicaIe-Election of Water
Directors.
PASADENA, Jan. 3l.-Last evening was
the occasion of delightful musicale
given by Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Roberts at
their home corner of Colorado street
and Euclid avenue. The house was well
filled in spite of the downpour. The
musical programme, which was much
enjoyed, consisted as follows:
Miss Coleman, piano solos and vocal
solo; Mrs. Thos. r. Hayes, vocal solo /;
Miss Eleanor Hall, guitar solos; Mr..
Root, banjo solo; Miss Waugh, piano
solo; Miss Eleanor Hall and Mr.. Root,
guitar and banjo duet.
Dancing by the young people followed
the music, while most tempting lunch
was served later in the evening. The
invited guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. r.
IS. Grinnell, Mrs. J. w. Lester, Miss
Carrie Lester, Mrs. A. @. Reed, Miss
May Reed, Miss NJ. H. D. Smith, Miss
L. G. Waugh, Rev. Isaiah FAIRIES, Miss
Annie G.. FAIRIES. DR.. and Mrs. ]. @.
Hepburn, Miss S. E. Sherburne. DR..
and Mrs. Thos. r. Hayes, Mrs. e. T.
Williams and son, Miss L. Williams,
Mrs. M. j. Suesserott, Mrs. H. B. Kahn
and son, Mr.. P. HI. Root, Prof. Thos.
Wilde, Prof. @. s. DeLano, the Misses
Hall, Rev. and Mrs. N. H. G. Fife,
Miss Ida Fife. Miss A. G. Clark,
Mrs. J. Judah, Mrs. K. Brantingham,
Miss Grace Birmingham, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. R. Porter, Miss Fanny Porter, Mrs.
III. Wallis. Mrs. A. P. Lowrie, Mrs. B. G.
Atterbury, Miss nj. ]. McNair, DR.. and
Mrs. J. B. Iaham, Miss A. II. Williams,
Miss S. 9. Day, Miss M. K. Bunce, Mrs.
H. G. Wolff, Mrs. j. J. Murphy, Chester
G. Murphy, Miss Helen Crittenden,
Rev. L. P. Crawford, DIR. and Mrs. W. B.
Rowland. Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Page, Miss
G. A. Grant, Miss E. L. Brundage, Miss
A. Orton, Miss M. Gardner, Miss Alice
Coleman, Mr.. F. J. Coleman, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Young, Miss Mamie Young,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Kirkner, Charles
Roraback, r. A. Loveland, Mrs. Proctor
Scofeld, Mrs:lP. r. Hunt, Ralph Hunt,
N. S. Leithead, William Leithead, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Judah, Walter Judah, Miss
Louise Howard, Prof. L. L. Evans, Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Blankenhorn, Mrs. ]. l..
Cole, the Misses Cole, DIR. and Mrs. Ma
conber, Miss Jennie Barber.
ELECTION OF WATER DIRECTORS.
The stockholders of the Pasadena Lake
Vineyard Land and Water company sig
nifsd their confidence in the present
management of that company by re-
electing the board of directors fora third
term, consisting of @. M. Parker, John
Allin, F. d. Stevens, @. @. Brown, James
Clark, W. j. Craig and E. III. Royce.
The vote was unanimous, with the ex-
Ception of few shares cast for Mr.. @.
The herald., 1893-02-01
SANTA ANA.

Confidence Operators Try With Orange
County Farmers.
SANTA ANA, Jan. 31.-A few days ago
farmer by the name of Shaffer, who
resides near Orange, came near being
successfully worked by the same three
sharpers who succeeded in bilking
Farmer Weibking Of Vernon, near Los
Angeles, out of $500 last week. They
tried the old-fashioned confidence game
and came very near being successful;
go near that Mr.. Shaffer went to the
bank to get the money to invest with
them. But the banker advised him to
drop the deal and then explained
the trick SO we'll that the farm
er could not help but see how
he would have been taken in if he
had drawn his money and gone into the
deal with his stranger companions.
Only about a week ago Westminster
farmer was worked for several
weeks board and a suit of clothes by
supposed "tenderfoot" who had agreed
to purchase the countryman's ranch at
good round price, mention of which
was made in the HERALD at the time,
and it is now thought here by many
bAldb bltb budt PCI Id Ou6 Vi bD6 bilTc0 WuO
are now operating together in Southern
| California.
NOTES.
Jasen Brown of Ell Modena died this
mroning. His funeral sermon will be
preached tomorrow in the Ell Modena
church at 2 O'Clock p. m. He WAS so
years old.
A rather amusing incident occurred
today in the calling of the calendar of
superior court cases. The case of Sickle
We. Look was called, and in answer to
the call a telegram was read from George
Hayford, attorney for p. Ii. Look, ask.
ing that the case be postponed. as he
had been stopped in Los Angeles and
detained on matters pertaining to the
Bentley-Nordholdt murder case. This
information is not surprising to people
here who were so unfortunate as te
have an acquaintance with Hayfo I'd
while he was a resident of Santa Ana.
A box OF silk cocoons has been do
mated to the Orange county world'i
fair exhibit by Mrs. Ray Billingsley o
Villa Park.
Mrs. Mary A. Murrell of this city has
sued her husband, Edward Murrell. fol
divorce on the grounds of desertion.
Wiley J. Rouse of New York is in the
city visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
E. S. s. Rouse.
G. III. Ward, a prominent cattle owner
of Arizona, has been in the valley the
past week looking up pasture land for {
thousand or more head of cattle.
Emma Rohrs, the year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rohrs, died thi,
afternoon of typhoid fever.
Almost two inches of rain have falleI
during the past rain storm. The rain
fall for the season here now is 5.8l
inches.
According to recent compilation by
the state board of horticulture, Orange
county is the fifth county in the state il
the number of acres planted to fruit tree.
and vines.
r. III. Sanborn, wife and mother snt
W. Ii. Derbey of Chicago have arrived
in this city to remain permanently.
The Santa Ana river is booming anG
some water is running out of it to the
west. gan
The rain has done great deal of good
and the result will be big yield of the
necessaries OF life for both man and
beast.
Six tramps from Orange were added
to the already large number in the
county Jail yesterday.
The Jefferson club entertainment haf
been postponed indefinitely owing to the
present inclement weather.
The herald., 1893-02-01
REDLANDS.

Notes of Interest from the Infant
Wonder CITY.
REDLANDs, Jan. 31.-H. w. Camp,
justice of the peace for this township,
was subp@naed yesterday as witness
in the trial of Warner in Los Angeles for
train wrecking.
Albert X. Smiley, one of the proprie-
tors of Smiley's Heights. was thrown
from his carriage by unruly Eorses on
Sunday, but escaped serious injury.
Rev. DR.. Thompson of the American
Bible society preached at the Presbyte-
rian church Sunday morning.
Rain fell all day yesterday and the
water courses and storm bitches proved
their capacity. The city is in good
shape for storms.
William Wsllin recited Shakespearesn
and humorous selections in the Windsor
parlor last evening.
The Alessandro townsite will be begun
by engineers this week.
Work on the power house OF the Elec.
trio Light and Power company began
Saturday.
Recorder Camp fined an engineer of
The herald., 1893-02-01
NEWS FROM NE|GHBOR|NG CITIES
The Consequences of the Heavy
Rain at Riverside.
a Notable Musical Event Chronicled
at Pasadena.
Whittier Matters - Buena Park Notes.
Pomona News Happenings-Conf-
dence Operators Toy with Or
ange County Farmers.

RIVERSIDE, Jan. 81 1.-The heaviest rain
storm that has visited this section since
last spring began early yesterday morn
ing. Rain has been falling steadily for
the last 80 hours, and the power OF the
torrents is being manifested. The motor
railway has been washed out in two
places. The Lytle creek bridge was
washed away this morning, necessitating
"a transfer OF passengers. Another wash
out on the motor line near Whitney
station caused some inconvenience, but
the damage was repaired. Workmen
are engaged in repairing the Ly-
tie creek bridge, but little head
way is being made on it as
the stream is rising rapidly. The
storm was very heavy in the mountains,
which accounts for the swollen creeks.
The Santa Ana river is rising. There
was but little damage done in this city
by the storm. The canals were closed
at the headwaters, as their condition
was dangerous, overlooking in places,
The Box Springs caflon road is q full
lhedged torrent and the water has washed
out the roadin many places. The dam
age will be considerable. The rain came
at the time when most needed and will
be of incalculable value to the agricul-
tural and horticultural interests of the
whole valley. Everybody is pleased
Miss Hope Kishlar, daughter of ]. w.
KiHhlar, died this morning of periton-
tits, aged nearly II years. The remains
will be sent east for interment. The
young lady will be sadly missed by her
many young friends here, among whom
she has lived so long.
G. Rouse, the merchant, left last
evening for Chicago, on a visit of several
weeks.
A dancing party was given at the Ar
lington hotel last evening, in honor Of
Miss Sophia Ross, who will leave to-
morrow for Chicago, where she goes to
complete her musical studies.
The gypsy drama Zingari that was to
have been played next Tuesday, has
been postponed until the evening OF
February 22d.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John McCrary died yesterday and was
buried this afternoon in Evergreen Gem.
etery.
Tomorrow evening at the M. E
church, Rev. r. H. Hartley will lecture
upon the subject, Translations and Yer
sions of the New Testament. The lee
ture will be given under the auspices O.
the Y. P. G. union of the city.
Mr.. Hayden, brother of Mrs. W. r
Best, will leave today for the east.
The herald., 1893-02-01
BUENA PARK.
News Matters from That Prosperous Set
tlement.

News Matters from That Prosperous Set
tlement.
BUENA PARK, Jan. 31.-Mrs. Single OF
West Point, Calaveras county, has been
guest of Mrs. John Wright for week.
Mr.. Jones of Texas has purchased 10
acres of land, corner of Grand and Cana
dian avenues, and will soon erect fine
cottage and improve the property.
Mr.. Clifford of Los Angeles will soon
commence building on property south
of Warmers ranch. He will have rose
garden.
Mrs. A. Foster of Evanston will spend
some time at Mrs. James A. Whita-
ker's.
Mrs. Hepburn of the Centralia hotel
had family gathering January 25th, in
celebration of her mothers birthday,
Mrs. Baker of Santa Ana.
The same evening Mr.. John Wright
was surprised by his near neighbors to
celebrate a similar event. Wishes for
many years more to be added to the ad-
vanced number already passed were
given to each.
A gentleman's trotting park is talked
about at this place.
Mr.. Roller has returned from an ex-
tended trip to Fresno.
The herald., 1893-02-01
ARIZONA.

News Items from the sun-Kissed
Territory.
prescott Courier, Jan. 30.l
The Crawford experimental mill at
the Orc Bella is reported to be success
and large mill will be put in.
Phoenix will soon have factory for
the manufacture of cactus picture
frames. T. Il. White of Florence is the
inventor of the cactus frame.
A rich silver strike is reported be-
tween the Aqua Fria and the Hot
springs; ore said to 60 $S7 per ton,
silver, and IS per cent lead.
[5t. Johns Herald, Jan. 26,l
We hear that Pete Slaughter cut
The herald., 1893-02-01
Pasadana Rriaf.

Pasadena office Of the HERALD, No. l6 West
Colorado street. Advertisements and gubscrip-
tons received.
ST. NICHOLAS, half block from terminus of
the Los Angeles, Pasadena and Glendale rail-
way. Rates $5 to 81 per week. Miss l. Nc
Lain, proprietor.
MORGAN'S LIVERY AND BOARDING STA
BILE, rear of post-ofhce. Safe and sty lish turn
outs at reasonable prices. Telephone &c.
G. GARIHALDI, dealer In wines, LIQUORS
cigars and tobacco also canned goods Rast
Colorado street, cor. Chestnut avenue
COOK g. ECKOZA, general blacksmithing
No. 15 Union street..
G. 8. MAYHEM, real estate broker, 2OlS West
\ Colorado street. Loans and Investments
\ MCDONALD, BROOKS Il CO., real estate loans
| and houses for rent. Bargains in houses and
| ranches. 2 East Colorado street.
ARTHUR II. PALMER, D. d. 8. Dental
rooms, Eldridge building, Pasadena.
MERCANTILE LUNCH HOUSE, 80 South
Fair Oaks avenue. Meals at all hours.
II HOTEL GREEN-Electric lights, steam heat
Jed. hot and cold water, elevator, and all mod
iern improvements.
THE PAINTER HOTEL, Fair Oaks and
|tWashington hrst-class family hotel.
LOS ANGELES HOUSE, corner Colorado
Hreet and Delaoey avenue; tran6ients 81 and
f1.5O per day; first class. P.Klein, proprietor
I KERCKH0FF-CUZN Mill and Lumber
po, corner Broadway and Kengss street.
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which was to have been held tomorrow
night, February 1st, has been postponed
until February 18th.
The board OF trade meeting which was
to have been held last night was post
poned on account OF the rain.
Mr.. B. Huff, who has been in the en-
ploy OF the Telephone company in Los
Angeles, is in Pomona for visit with
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Charles Clark is suffering with a
mild form of la grippe.
Miss Lulu Snooks is confined to the
house with a severe cold.
The herald., 1893-02-01

Jim Owens at Springerville few days
since. The story is that Owens went to
Slaughter's residence to invite him to a
dance. When Owens stepped inside
the house Slaughter jumped for his
Winchester. Owens, with the assist
ance OF Slaughter's wife, succeeded in
taking the gun from him, when Owens
turned to leave the house, but before he
got out Slaughter sprang for him and
cut him pretty severely in one OF his
shoulders. 1t appears there is an old
grudge existing between the two. This
is the story as we hear it, but do not
vouch for its correctness,
The herald., 1893-02-01
Terrible Misfortune.

MANY SUFFERING FROM IT ToDAT--The cry Of
misfortune isneyer heard without responsive
throb of sympathy from those who hesr it
Thousands who have had Ia grippe, which left
them with that constant tired, worn out feel
ing. sleeplessness, duh headache, depression,
hysteria, ETC., have often prayed for relief, and
are obtaining it from DR.. Miles Restorative
N rvine. NJ. Lew Enyart Macy Ind, ssys:
"Your Nervine has cured me OF prostration it
Two bottles of Nervire cured me of sick head
ache."-Chas. WILDER, Palmyra, N Y. Sold on
guarantee by c. IL. Hance, 177 N. Spring.
Call for the Doctors book, "New and Startling
Facts free,
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"rhe Noble Art of ssIf ID efense. ,,

SET FORTH BY AN AUTHoRITY-Self defense is
instructive Persons who find themselves af.
flcted with heart disease as manifested by its
many symptoms. palpitation. short breath. r.
regular pulse, pain in ide or shoulder, smother.
ing, iainting or dropsy, ETC., naturally desire a
defense against what may terminate fatally
For This express purpose no remedy has ever
approached DR.. Miles New Heart Cure. sold by
G. H. II snce III N. Spring, on guarantee.
Mrs. o. +. Perkins of Northwood, H., says,
Dr.. Miles New Heart Cure saved her e. She
suffered from palpitstion and heart would fire.
Quently beat as high as 1875 minute. Was
not expected to live Was mere skeleton. no
relief frcm physicians. New Heart Cure cured
her.