The herald., 1894-02-12
SANTA ANA.


Notes.
SANTA ANA, Feb. 1.-THE case oil
Prof. T. N. Wells VS.. Jacob Files was
tried yesterday before Judge @. W.
Humphreys; after great deal OF I'M
necessary delay the jury were sworn
the trial commenced, number OF VIII
nesses being examined. 1t went to the
jury about O'Clock, and they wrestleo
with it until about O'Clock this morn
ing, when they brought in report OF q
disagreement. They stood five Tor de-
fendant and three for plaintiff. IniH
will make it cost the litigants more than
the original amount sued for.
The funeral OF the late 0. P. Riggs
was held this afternoon and great
many sorrowing friends were In attend
ance. The rooms were all filled ana
quite a number standing outside. The
services were very impressive, especially
the duet sung by Mrs. j. s. Rice and
Miss Jeanette Wilcox. They sang
Morning Land, one of the prettiest
pieces written. The pall-bearers were
Mr.. D. Halliday, Mr.. Chapel. 9. j.
Menges, J. Willis, J. Wilson and Il. l..
Sherman.
Thus the life of useful and good
man has come to an end. Mr.. y. T.
Riggs was man who was kindness
itself and none knew him but to respect
and honor him. In all walks OF life his
Judgment and advice were sought on
many occasions, which he always
cheeriully gave, and those most init
mate with him can testify that the
world is better by his having lived in it.
A street car will leave the corner OF
Main and Fourth streets Wednesday
evening at z AS to accommodate those
who want to take the car to Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Thomas reception on st.
Valentines evening.
Today was one of the finest days for
some time and in consequence the
churches were we'll attended. Mrs.
James Irwin of the San Joaquin ranch
and her mother, with others, attended
the Episcopal church today.
A tug from San Pedro made an at
tempt this morning to pull the schooner
Prosper off the sand bar at Newport but
was unable to bulge her. She weni
back to San Pedro and will bring two
more tugs down with her tomorrow and
ses if ali three can't pull the schooner
back to deep water. The lumber will
have to be thrown overheard to lighter
her and then she will probably float.
A great many people drove to New
mort today to take look at the stranded
down from Redlands to stay ovs-
Sunday with their parents.
Irwin Monatt OF San Diego is visiting
friends in this city. He is formerly
from Brooklyn, Ia RI
w. o. English has secured the con-
tract of removing the pavilion at Sar
Juan-by-the-Sea.
The regular meeting of the W. @. 7
U. will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m
in the Christian church.
Frank Nicholson was given a surprise
on going home night before last. L
was his birthday, but Frank had forgot
ten all about it, and to his surprise hs
found the house full of guests on goine
home, who were intent on having a good
time. The whole affair was planned and
successfully carried out by Mrs. Mich
olaon.
A HERALD reporter visited Newport
pier yesterday in order to ascertain the
amount of damage done to the Prosper,
which was Deached by the late heavy
windstorm. The vessel, as stated before
is lying ON sand spit, 200 or 800 yards
south of the wharf, apparently in an
easy position. However, it ia stated
that large portion OF the keel and the
rudder were broken loose and carried
away. About p. m. boat containing
four sailors was lowered, and before the
breakers were touched the rope gave
way and precipitated the men into the
water. The sea was rather rough, but,
fortunately, all regained the boat and
made safe landing about half mile
south of the schooner. One OF the sail
ora had his head badly cut by striking it
against the boat.
The Prosper had discharged her deck
lead, and had about 400, 900 feet OF lum-
Der in the hold.
Eugene Litten and Miss Maggie De-
veney were married at the residence OF
the BRIDES father, south of Santa Ana
last evening.
The Standard has the following to say
concerning the suicide of young Robert
King, who shot himself at The Needles
few days ago:
On Tuesday OF last week Robert King,
young barber of Needles, committed
suicide by shooting himself. He was in
low spirits and had been drinking dur
ing the day. He tried to procure NOR
phine, bnt failed, and then secured a
revolver. The poor fellow lived couple
of hours after the rash act, but ex-
pressed satisfaction over the deed.
Young Bob was well known in Santa
Ana, whore he had lived for many
years. He learned the trade with bis
brother, Joe King, who died some years
ago. He leaves q widowed mother in
Los Angeles and two brothers, also a
brother in Arizona. We gather the
facts OF the suicide from The Needles
Eye. Bob's remains were sent to Los
Angeles for burial.
Mr.. B. F. Clark OF Nebraska is visit.
ing his mother, Mrs. Clark, OF the
Semi-Tropic lodging house.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. San
born, OF Denver, COL, February I'd, a
girl.
John Gaines, IT,. is quite Ill at the
residence OF his parents on Fourth
street.
Brother Baker OF the Standard con-
templates vacation this week.
Now Is the Time to Build
When you can buy lot at your own