The herald., 1896-12-27
SAN BERNARDINO.
Christmas Pleasantly Spent-Sneak
Thieves Uncomfortably Numerous.

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 26.-Christ-
mas passed off quietly in this city. and
although the day was somewhat CLOUDY.
it was warm and pleasant. giving many
an opportunity to drive out to different
points of interest and enjoy the day
of all days. Everywhere were the groups
of merry little children, happy with
their Santa Claus visit. Appropriate
services were held in all the churches
during the forenoon, while sports or
different kinds occupied the latter por-
ton Of the day.
AS vet the officers have not found any
trace of the man who attempted to Kill
Mrs Woodward with an ak.
Some weeks ago sneak thieves visited
Public Administrator Taylor and re-
lieved him of ar overcoat and valise or
valuable papers. Yesterday the valise,
ripped open, was found and the papers
scattered about in building back of the
motor depot The overcoat was gone.
A gun was found in Holcomb valley
Yesterday, that shows signs of having
been there more than twenty-five years.
1t also bears evidence Of having been
twisted by a grizzly. Those who are
acquainted with the country say that
a further search would probably bring
to light the bones of the hunter.
The Coahuifla Indians held big meet
ing on their reservation today, 1t being
the day of their annual feast Indians
of the tribe came from all over. and
tho meet this year was greater than
IL has been. Last evening they held a
big torohlight procession and marched
up and down the hillsides. The torches
were made of blazing pine knots. Sew
eral of the big fellows are in the city
today.
through the efforts Of the Sun, has
reached $317, including the Thanksgiv-
Ing contributions.
W, II. p. Jones has filed his oath Of
Office as deputy constable OF Highland
township.
E. H. Smith and Alberta Henderson.
both of Redlands. were married today.
So far,in the month, nineteen inmates
have been admitted to the asylum at
Highland.
A hobo walked into q tailor shop and
stole nice overcoat yesterday, and tried
to sell 1t at McBroom's saloon at the de-
pot, on Third street. Later const able
arrested him, when he was given ninety
days by Justice Knox.
Mrs William Forbes Of San Fran
cisco, nee Miss Mcdonald. IS In
the city spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and. Mrs. w. Mcdonald.
Some bold thieves stole quarter Of
beef from the shop front of Butcher
Schewer last night.
Between 400 and 500 attended the game
of ball between the High school boys
and the Commercials. The game was
exciting throughout, the score standing
10 to 16 In favor of the High school team.
The Commercials had the game safe
until the eighth inning, when the pitch
ers were changed and poor player put
in the box.
The remains Of little Harry Binkfey
arrived in this city yesterday and We're
buried today. The greatest indigna tiOn
is expressed as to the action or tha
father and sympathy for the bereaved
mother.
The city - overrun with hobos, and
depredations are being committed every
day. On Christmas eve Mrs Brookes,
residing on the corner Of Eighth and A
streets, had stolen one dozen chickens,
picked butter and all her canned fruits
N. II. Barton, the sexton, had stolen five
nice chickens and one was found in the
yard with its head off. T. A. McNeill
foreman OF the blacksmith shops at the
depot, had several dozens of eggs taken.
The steam laundry also came in for It's
share of the losses, as two bundles of
clothing were taken from the delivery
wagon. Afterwards some tramps were
arrested with q portion Of the clothes
on. Minor offenses have been reported
from all over the city.
Mrs. Austin. the stepmother of Mrs
William Mcdonald, died today at her
home on West Fifth street.