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hand, and under the auspices OF the
board OF trade, will assist the town
trustees to arrive at the best method for
handling so important an undertaking.
An informal election will soon be held.
at which the question of bonding the
town for sewer improvement will be
voted upon. II it carries. and OF this
there ia not the slightest doubt, a regu-
lar election for this purpose will be
called Immediately. 1t will require up
wards OF $50. 900 to do the work, and it
is reasonable to believe that work will
be inaugurated on the system during
the summer. The sewering of the town
is properly looked upon as the most
important work undertaken for some
time. 1t is naturally widespread in
its effect, as sill those who go
there for the summer, and even those
who have but passing interest, are
voicing their hearty approval. Some
time since the people had the PROPOSE
ton up to put in sewers and also build
a pleasure wharf. The two propositions
became somewhat COMPOUNDED, and the
sewer matter was lost to view in the en-
deavor to get what many thought was
the better Investment. pleasure wharf.
In order to relieve any possibility of q
recurrence of a similar misunderstaud-
ing, the Jones interest agreed to take
the wharf proposition on their own
shoulders, and are already planning o
build it at once. It will be another lean
ing card for Santa Monica. Take the
wharf, in addition to the new bath
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SOME PERSONAL MENTION,
The Men Who Are Engaged in
Business.
A Large Number Of Very Excellent
Business Places.
Santa Monica Gan Take Care of Thou.
sands at All Seasons-Gr
of Her Trade the
Past Year.

The name OF the Vawters is go init
mately connected with Santa Monica
that reference to the one without the
other would be incom plete. They own
extensive interests and are closely re-
lated with number OF enterprises of
note in the city. In order to simplify
matters Of detail, most of their enter
prises are conducted as a corporation.
They own three large concerns at pres
ent-the Santa Monica Lumber and Mill
company, OF which W. s. Vswter Is
president; the Santa Monica and SOL
diers' Home railway, with E. j. Vawter,
president, and the Santa Monica Com
mercial company's bank, with W. 8.
Vawter president.
The family consists of W. D. Vawter,
who is now 70 years OF age, and two sons.
W. s. and E. J. They first came to
Santa Monica some 10 years ago. and
have taken an active interest in building
it up from that day to this. They
first opened up general store,
and as they saw en- opportun-
ity for improving matters, brsnched
out in various enterprises. At first
most of the land was held in large tracts
and could not be bought at any figure.
but when they were enabled to buy a
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THE AMUSEMENT RESORTS.
A Park Established for All
Sorts of Performances.
The Mammoth Bath House With All
the Modern Ideas.
People Can Take Any Kind OF Baths.
Children Gan Ride on Dom
keys-A General As
sortment.

The opening of the new mammoth
North Beach bath house next Saturday,
as previously announced in the HERALD,
will start the seasons festivities. 1t is
seldom that a city OF 5000 inhabitants
can boast of the enterprise necessary to
put $40, 900 in bath house, and Santa
Monica takes a pardonable pride in
calling attention to it as a strong card
for the summer. Not the least inn
portant feature of the bath house is the
general arrangement OF all the details,
from the plunge ct the extreme left to
the system OF hot salt baths in porce-
lain tubs at the extreme right. The
arrange ment OF the 300 dressing rooms,
each one with sunlight streaming in
from the top, is a feature of itself.
Hitherto but little attention has been
paid to warmth in seaside bath house.
but in this instance great care has been
exercised to remove the cold, chilly re-
ception one usually receives when
emerging from the water, by providing
light, warm, cheerful rooms in which to
dress.
Then again, the employment OF an ex-
perienced swimming teacher for the big
plunge, and the provision OF aquatic
sports, and the attendance OF splendid
orchestra lends additional attraction to
this famous establis hment. The plunge
will be so lighted with electricity
that the smallest obstacle can be seen
in the water, while the sports in the
plunge can be watched from raised seats
by the audience.
Large semi-circular windows afford
an unobstructed view OF the beach and
of those who play with the sportive
waves. Considering all these separate
features, it is no wonder that the estab-
lishment is beginning to be the wonder
and admiration of everyone. Thousands
will view it at its opening with great In
terest, and from now forward great
crowds will think their seaside excursion
is very incomplete unless they try its
different features.
One can procure bath, secure a
meal of untold excellence, lounge about
on the roof garden or in the parlor, or
buy almost any article usually sold at
seaside places, without leaving the
house. In fact, to the person looking
for pleasures with but little exertion can
secure it at the North Beach bath house
this season; and Mr.. Roy Jones, the
manager. has set out with the avowed
intention of providing the public with
everything to afford their visit pleas
ure, no matter what the outlay may be.
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SANTA MONICA CANYON.

| A Very Picturesque Summer Resort
Worth Visit.
The dwellers at the Canon. the pictur-
esque spot which an enthusiastic lover
of nature has dubbed 1.-THE Little
Yosemite" have made great prepare
tions to entertain their guests at the
coming season, and with barbecue,
music, picnics of old character, Spanish
games and dancing, intend to make
those who come there for even q few
hours forget dull care. be gay with the
joyous and sing with the melodiouH.
THE PAVILION.
Mr.. A. Dillon of the Pavilion, which
he recently purchased from the Grimm
ger estate, has made preparations and
fitted up the place in frst-class style, he
having opened the resort to his guests
on Decoration day, and will not only
cater to the tastes of the law abiding
citizens who come, but give them such
welcome that they will come again.
Fish dinners will be q specially, and
music and melody abound during the
season.
BARBECUE.
Emile Nourarino, who is known to all
Sunland as the chef de cuisine of the
canon, has prepared feast fit for the
gods today, he giving this first barbecue
Of the season this noon in honor of the
inaugural of the season. Many pleas
ing tale does Emile spin of sunny Italy
and OF Garibaldi, his former commander.
His patriotism is only excelled by his
culinary ability, and one is always sure
OF having feast spread before him when
sitting at his hospitable board.
Those who miss the barbecue today
will miss part of life's luxury. Before
leaving the caf1on on any day, whether
in search of provender the best or a
genief host, it will we'll repay any one
to visit Justus Ailgern at his resort and
Iestaurant, the Sign reading Gusts
Place"-s more appropriate one would
be, 1.-THE Abode of Pleasure" Gust is
a royal entertainer, and the Teuton
truly vies with his neighbor and friend,
the Italian, in culinary ability, also in
the hospitable characteristics which
make visit pleasing.
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country produce. He has fine reputa-
ton for square and upright dealings,
and those who visit the beach will find
it to their advantage to deal with him.
His wagon makes deliveries to all parts
of town.
THE CRYSTAL PLUNGE.
The attractions at Santa Monica are
of the best to be found at any resort on
the coast. Among the very popular
places is the Crystal Plunge, conduc ted
by George W. Kintz. 1t is located on the
beach just below the Santa Fe depot.
The plunge is 35x100 feet in size, with
IL feet OF water at one end and two and
one-half feet at the other. Surround
ing it are 100 dressing rooms. Mr.. Kintz
has accommodated ss high as $50 per-
sons at time and in the summer sea-
son his place is crowded with people.
The water is pumped from the ocean
direct and is being constantly changed,
80 that 1t il fresh and clear at all times.
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house, and it will be feature of much


The Santa Monica board of trade, as q
commercial body, is doing more towards
helping Santa Monica in it's forward
growth than any other agency. 1t is
composed of about 80 mem bsrs, and is
differed az follows: Robert T. Jones.
president; Henry Keller and A. Mooser,
vice. presidents, and J. j. Carrillo, sec
rotary. Since Mr.. Jones took the head
OF the organization it has done most
effective work for the town, and the in
terest of its members is never found
tagging.
PUBLIC WORKS.
In addition to two lines of railroad to
Santa Monica street railway runs from
the Santa Fe depot through town and
out to the Soldiers Home. There is
strong probability that before very long
an electric line will be- in operation. A
new electric light system has just been
put in operation in town and the city Is
now extremely we'll lighted. The town
has it's offices, public library, etc., in
the Santa Monica bank block, one OF
the finest structures in Santa Monica.
The library is of itself credit to a place
OF even larger proportions than Santa
Monica and Is q pretty good index to
the character of the people.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The present board OF trustees is doing
more work for the town, and work that
is more satisfactory in all respects, than
any board heretofore elected. The pres
emit members are ]. ]. GARLIC, presi-
dent; Robert F. Jones, N. A. Roth, r..
j. Vawter and T. A. Lewis. At present
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go filled with wonders that the mind is
prre- -nfrcf ecspaty W n6n- hi ~pfY5s
scenes OF snchsntment burst upon the
vision.
After short drive along Ocean ave-
nue., with its beautiful eucalyptus grove
planted years ago by Mr.. J. w. Scott,
the Santa Monica cafion is reached, with
Its numerous white tents peeping from
the green foliage. A short drive brings
one to the road leading to the Forestry
grounds. A signDoard points out the
road to Alta Vista, but con-
tinuing right on the real pleas
ures OF the drive are experienced.
The road is narrow and winds through
thick clusters of bushes and trees, ex-
tending welcome shelter from the hot
sun. Alter crossing several streams of
cool, mountain water, a halt is made,
then the rest OF the trip ia on foot.
The cafion proper is reached before
one realizes it, and thrill OF irrepressible
pleasure suffuses the beholder. Wind
ing ones way over the rocks, the fresh,
cool, mountain water dsshing on its
course below, beds of moss and ferns.
shady hooks and tempting lovers walks
spread themselves out before the won
dering gaze. 1t is all 80 beautiful, and
as you wend your way homeward an
impression is felt that some hours
silence alone can satisfy. The Rustic
canon Is rightfully named, and should
command the attention OF every visitor
to the city by the sea.
THE RAILROADS.
The Santa Fe railway connects with
Santa Monica from the Rsdondo line at
Inglewood. A commodious station
within one block of the Arcadia hotel
has been erected, and another at South
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1t Is fitted mp with all the conveniences
found at first class bath houses with a
number OF novel features, such as spring
boards, toboggan slides, trapeze, etc.,
and no end OF sport can be Sc
cured. A large 32-foot windmill helps
to pump the water in addition to
which is an engine to assist with power.
The establishment has separate plunge
for ladies who do not wish to appear 80
publicly and where they can have the
advantage OF a swimming instructor.
This feature makes it very nice and Is
greatly appreciated. In addition to the
fine bath arrangements Mr.. Kintz has
10 tent cottages which are rented out to
campers during the summer. These
tents are ranged around a very pretty
garden of grass and flowers and thus the
summer tenant Is made quite at homa
and extremely comfortable. Mr.. KNIT
takes personal supervision OF all the
arrangements and people can be assured
OF receiving the best of treatment under
all circumstances.
PRESIDENT ]. J. CARRILLo.
OF the number of we'll known citizens
in Santa Monica none stand higher and
few in Southern California have gained
greater prominence than ]. ]. GARLIC,
president of the town board of trustees.
He first settled in Santa Monica in 1880,
going there from Los Angeles. At the
latter place had been chief OF police for
four years, interpreter of the board OF
supervisors, and in other ways very
much before the public. He has now
been six years mem Der of the board Of
trustees, over four OF which he has
served as chairman.
THE PACIFIC GARDENS.
No place on the coast possesses 30
many attractive resorts for visitors as
Santa Monica. The Pacific Gardens,
facing the new North Beach bath house
and only few hundred feet away from
the bluff overlooking 1t, is one of the
most widely known and popular places
on the coast. 1t is owned by Andrew
Stevens and is under the able manage
ment of Mr.. Louis Grimminger, gentle
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man of wide experience in catering to
the public. The garden consists oil
nearly a quarter OF q block of land, al
enclosed with fence. Here and there
are covered summer houses, arranged
with tables where family or party Of
friends can enjoy meal or listen to the
music. In the open is raised platform
for dancing. Everything is conducted
very quietly and is intended for nice
family resort. All kinds of lunches and
meals are served and the best of ice cold
beer kept or hand. 1t is just such q
place as proves an attractive card for
Santa Monica, and those who visit the
Pacific Gardens can find good treat
ment.
LECTURES OF ALL SORTS.
When it comes to pictures, Santa
Monica can boast of having one of the
best photographers in the state. 1t is
III. F. Rile, who will soon open a studio
in the North Beach bath house. With
out doubt Mr.. Rile's collection OF views
of all coast scenes. marine views, vessels,
etc., ia the most complete ever put to-
gether. The visitor who wishes to take
away a pleasant reminder of Santa Mon
lea can find an endless variety TO select
from. In addition to this they will find
his photos equal, il not superior, to any
Of the city. A great feature of his work
ie to make it appear as absolutely life
like as possible, and all OF his posings
are of that nature.
THE MAGNIFICENT ARCADE.
The Arcade hotel of Santa Monica is
without doubt the most magnificently
appointed hotel on the coast. 1t COM
nands fine position on the bluff over
looking the ocean and within easy access
Of both the Southern Pacific and Santa
Fe railroads, and one OF the first places
The visitor sees upon alighting is the
notel and its magnificently appointed
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tract they cut it up and put it on the
market in villa lots, so that people could
get n r-ss-s-apfe fsosnusd. They now
have some valuable land lying at South
Santa M mica, which is destined to grow
into great value, and the prices they
now ask make it possible for any one to
paw
Mr.. Vawter and his sons first located
at Pasadena, and were the first OF the
original Indiana colony. The 40 acres
of land now owned by s. G. Reed was
sold to Mrs. Carr for $50 an acre.
M. B. BoYCE.
Mr.. M. B. Boyce, who is engaged in
the real estate business at Santa Monica.
has seen the town grow from practically
nothing to it's present portions and met
ropolitan airs. He first located there in
1876 and has engaged in the law, real es
tate and insurance business continu-
ously since that time. although holding
the position of postmaster for two terms.
He was one of the foremost men of the
city and is usually at the front with all
enterprises. Being 30 long resident Of
Santa Monica and being so closely ident-
flied with its growth and progress he is
we'll informed a. to prop
orty OF all uo6crlptlOu6 IN anu ABOUT Ine
town, and one to whom matters relating
to the purchase or sale OF property can
we'll be entrusted.
AL G.. SMITH.
AL g. Smith, who has been in the
grocery business for more than seven
years in Santa Monica. and is therefore
the oldest grocer now in continuous
business, has opened the Star grocery
house. at the corner of Third and Utah
streets, with as complete line OF groc-
eries and provisions as can be found in
the city. He makes specially in han |
Hing the very best Of butter. eggs and
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grounds. Mr.. s. Reinhart. than whom
no better hotel man can be found, has
charge of the house this season, and
already under his able management it
is beginning to improve in business. He
is ably assisted by Mr.. j. s. Whitmore,
q gentleman OF large hotel experience.
from Nebraska. The house has 100
beautifully furnished rooms, is pro-
vided with an elevator and
many modern conveniences. Its table
is the best to be found and is building
up equation far and near, and is
sou of much pride to Mr.. Reinhart.
In basement of the house are fine hot
sal Ter baths, and guests do not have
to tside to obtain this invigoratlng
ant thful stimulant. To those who
pre- dip in the surf pair OF daisy
steps descend from the side of the house
to the beach, where life line extends
into the surf and where a convenient
CONTINUED on Fifteenth psRe1
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the town is without regularly elected
engineer. In the mean time, however,
Thomas Fl. James, in charge OF the
Jones interest, is helping out the town,
and in many ways has saved it from seri-
GUS errors and omissions. The old board
some time ago ordered that new bridge
be built across Seventh street at q width
of 20 feet. After looking over the pro-
posed improvement few days ago the
board rescinded the order and ordered
one built more in keeping with the i'm.
portancs of the street, and will make it
40 feet wide. This kind of spirit will
illustrate the character of the board as
at present composed. the majority OF
whom believe in an active, go-shead
policy.
THE CITY CEMETERY.
The cemetery, which is situated upon
q slight emineuce in the southern part
OF town. is also coming in for its share
OF attention in the way Of improve
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lag and at all times the scenery is

flag and at all times tine scenery ID
grand.
Nature has dealt generously with
Santa Monica and its surroundings.
Fruit growing and farming are the most
profitable businesses In California. Ad
iaoent to Santa Monica is land that
grows, as has been repeatedly shown,
many varieties of the most luscious
fruit. The vegetables now farmed prove
very profitable. and land for this pur-
pose is leased at price reaching 500 an
acre. This will hardly be credited
by the eastern farmer whose total crop
will not pay him more than that amount,
let alone renting ground for such a
figure.
The real estate market is and always
has been in a healthy state in Santa
Monica. The day of low prices is speedily
passing away, and those who would
avail themselves Of the splendid opper-
tunities now offered must not allow time
to 90 to waste in making their selections.
A drive OF less than three miles will
introduce the visitor to one of the most
beautiful natural cations to be fond in
Southern California. The drive from
Santa Monica to Rustic caflon is one
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THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY.
Something of the Nearby Places to Be


Something of the Nearby Places to Be
Found.
The numerous places to be visited
about Santa Monica each have decided
charm for the visitor. For instances,
there are the Santa Monica heights,
Santa Monica canon, Manville and Rus
TIC Gallons, Arch rock, Soldiers home,
Southern Pacific wharf and other places.
There is a 10miIe horseback ride
up over the Calabasas trail. In
some place on this trail the path is only
wide enough for single horse. while q
ciear descent OF 1000 feet may be seen to
the rant and left. Naturally the ex-
citsmsntof making the trip does mot
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Wnr.nou,, racl,,l,,s.

The Jones interests have recently
built large warehouse, with capacity
of 10000 sacks of grain, along the rail-
road and upon land set aside for such
purposes. The intention ia to build q
number of other warehouses for holding
grain and honey as fast as the demand
will warrant.
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PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.

New Sewer System for Santa
Monica.
One of the most important pieces of
public work in contemplation is the
proposed plan to put in complete
sewer system. Some of the more ener-
gstic eitizsns have taken the matter in
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Judge Thomas H. Wells, in the short
space of four months, has made the
Santa Monica Enterprise the outspok en-
champion of the city by the sea. 1t is a
ssven-column weekly. full OF interesting
editorials and local news, and it's editor
is to be commended on its newsy and
able character
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Santa Monica, opposite the new Y. N.

Santa Monica, opposite the new Y. u.
9. A. Ocean park.
Santa Monica is proud in the posses
zion nj the largest and longest pier on
the Pacific coast. Stretching it's mighty
arm 400 feet into the ocean. it presents
q barrier which the waves fail to affect.
The successful achievement of this stu
pendous work is credited to the officials
OF the Southern Pacific system. and is in
keeping with other great works they
have undertaken and successfully &C.
complished.
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msnts. 1t Is owned by Jones & Baker.
1t has recently been graded and new
fences built in place OF old ones. The
spot is beautiful one and overlooks
the ocean.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-06-08
Cannon sense and Food.

The doctors, in truth, have accumu-
lated a great stock Of knowledge as to
food. They know what ought to be
eaten and drunk. They know what
ought to be refused, and they know,
within the limits fixed by climate and
labor. what are the beneficial quantities
70 be consumed, but they have entirely
failed to make their knowledge perme-
ate the world. The educated have only
elimmering ideas as to what their chill
dren should eat. Half Of them, till a
few years ago, had sort OF horror OF
sugar, one Of the most nourishing OF all
ubstances-and the uneducated have
positively no ideas on the subject They
lust eat and give their children what
they can get. 1t may be said that this is
inevitable, because the majority In all
countries are too poor to do anything
else, but is that true?
We are not pretending to be experts,
but if we understand what professionals
say much of the best food produced IN
the world is also the cheapest. Oatmeal,
for example, is very much better than
wheat bread and infinitely better than
rye bread, and it is cheaper than either.
Hardly anything in the world is as
nourishing as lentils, which might be
sold much cheaper than bread. and
eaten, too, with dripping, an invaluable
combination. Millet, on which the big
races of India grow so tall and strong,
might, if there were demand for 1t II
Europe, be far cheaper than wheat, and
so might "corn -four" on which Ken
tuckians, the strongest race in America,
are bred, though that requires mixtures
with less nitrogenous diet. t.-Londor
SnectatOr
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-06-08
NOVELTIES.

The arrow brooch OF gol1 set With
diamonds is again snep in leadiAS Sess'el
ry stores.
There are indications that wreath
forms and simple gold circlets set with
diamonds or other precious stones will
he popular designs for brooches this year.
Dark violets with white apple bios
SONS or pink tinted peach blossoms and
pansies, encircled by wreaths of forget
menots or daisies, are among the many
tasteful combinations in enameled floral
jewelry.
Wreaths frequently appear in stones
alone, enamel being in such cases dis
carded. Pearls and olivines-tho green
stones portraying foliage and the pearls
representing berries-are examples ot
the variation of q prevalent design.
The swan is the bird now most promi-
nent In jewelry. Its shapely suggestive
ness is seen everywhere. A new rack
for envelopes and paper of perforated
silver is most gracefully designed by
having the line Of the divisions swan
shaped,
Enamel and gold combinations are
plentifully used. Besides numerous in
dividual blossoms and floral clusters,
enameled brooches III the fainter tints
are inlaid with designs of Towering
sprays carefully reproduced in gold and
colored stones.