The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-28
POMONA
The Excitement About Municipal Election Not
Yet Aliayed

POMONA, April e. The result of
Pomona municipal election, held April
sth, the issue of which resulted, for the
most part, in victory for the anti loon
element in the battle against the high
license powers that was the then existing
government, has been characterized by
contentious and strife. which neverthe-
less has had its humorous side.
The high license party elated at it's
success in securing two out of the three
councilmen to be elected, but neverthe
less teri IDLY crestfallen at losing the
trusteeship from the First ward-which,
had they been Successful in electing,
would have given them a ma jorty of one
upon the board of trustees-are lighting
with tooth and nail for the coveted office;
and othc- offices will be contested, in
Guiding that of city attorney, assessor,
recorder. and perhaps others-who can
tell?. 1t is plain to be seen Pomona
hos not had dearth of exciting
events dur ng the present monitor since
the eection-and in the matter OF the
Grabsr-Waters contest for the First ward
trusteeship, set for the 30th inst. at pa.
NJ. in the city hall, it is impatiently
looked forward to with undated interest
and concern, the outcome of which is
specuated upon ana talked about by al
most every one. the one absorbing topic
OF conversations, one might well say. OF
the politicians who abound upon every
corner. 1t was some political contention
that caused Lawyer Tonner to slap the
newly elected city attorney in tie face a
few days since and who, presumably, to
avenge the insult, had Mr.. Tonner ar
rested upon a charge of drunkenness. Mr..
Tonner, in u game of hare and hounds"
or the spirit OF catch you-can,
went before Justice Finney and plead
guilty to assault and paved fine of S5
4 is inc To nt,r nj OF
large. and the way the court room was
crowded with people to hear the case
shows the high tension of interest at the
present time. Apropos of the question
todays Post very sensibly says:
1t is with unfeigned regret that on this
and the other hand. expressions are oc-
casionally heard implying respondent
conjectures respecting the effect which
may be produced upon the material bust
ness interests of Pomona and vicinity as
result of our late municipal election:
as though any reasonably possible damage
whichever party or policy may be charged
with the administration of our municipal
affairs.
In speaking thus. we do not lose sight
nor pay less heed to the Importance of
all distinctive issues. Our point is sim
ply this: whether it is not only our
Dounden duty, but to our highest inter
ests to make the very best possible of
whatsoever conditions prevail
1t strikes US that those who have sim
eerely thought the erection business and
other structures good business venture
prior to election have no substantial
ground for an altered mind in that re-
spect now; and we have an abiding faith
that upon more mature reflection our
public spirited citizens who are credited
with II former but now altered purpose of
making Improvements SO importaat and
badly needed, will favorably size up"
the situation and speedily proceed with
the good work.
Pomona College will issue new cata-
logue soon.