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The herald., 1896-07-28
SANTA ANA
Tho Trial Of soccocio Begun-The Super
visors' Proceedings

Tho Trial Of soccocio Begun-The Super
visors' Proceedings
SANTA ANA, July 27.-The trial of
Antonio Soccocio for the murder of Pets
Julian Guion, May 29d, came up in the
superior court today. Not much diff
Guilty was had in getting jury, and
J. w. Mckinney, S. B. Gerhart. A. T.
Pendleton, ]. M Cunningham, G. A. Hun
ter, VIM. Crowther, w. G. Smith, G. w.
Stevens, John Johnston, Thomas Vestal,
]. w. Mcclellan and Frank Ely were
sworn in.
Attorneys Lindenfelt of Los Angeles
and McKelvey and Bowes of Santa Ana
appeared for the defendant, and Dis
trict Attorney Ballard is prosecuting.
At this date fair progress has been made,
three witnesses having been examined.
Lapero was sworn as interpreter.
The board of supervisors was in ses-
sion today VIM. Tedford appeared in
behalf of protecting the Newport road
from the Santa Ana river. The matter
was taken under advisement.
The demand of Hulteen G. Brystrom,
contractors for Jail for $4,000 assigned
to First National bank was allowed for
$3500, the work not having been quite
completed to allow the full payment, the
stone for window caps being slow in ar
irving.
A petition signed by twenty-five of the
principal property owners of North Main
street will be presented to the city coun-
Gil tonight asking the council to refuse
franchise containing the word steam"
for any street railroad in Santa Ana, or
for any track wider than three feet six
inches.
A letter has been received in this city
from Mrs. George Benham. the mother
Of Miss Della Benham, who was sup
posed to have eloped with Frank Drury
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SANTA CATALINA
Tho Island Population Growing Steadily
Tramp Steamer Fined


AVALON, July 27.-The Saturdays
arrivals have increased the population
several hundred.
The fireworks display and the moon
light on the ocean were enjoyed by "a
yachting party on the La Paloma.
Among those enjoying the cruise were
Superintendent of Streets P. A. Howard
Mrs. Howard. e. H. Bryan, Jr., and Miss
Mary T. Bryan of Germantown, Pa;
Mr.. S. o. Hotchkiss, Mr. and Mrs. M. Fl.
Fitzsimmons of Redlands, and Mrs. c.
H. Meigs of New York. The music,
mandolin by Mr.. Robert Cochran and
banjo by Mr.. Will Bloeser, was kindly
volunteered, and their sweet harmony
and songs were enjoyed while racing the
Hermosa in to the wharf
The use of the yacht San Diego was
rendered the members of the Catalina
Marine orchestra by Mr.. w. H. Burn
ham, the owner. The east end of the
island was visited and also the coast,
as far asLong Point. The following en-
joyed the trip: Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Porter, Mr..
Andy Wagner, Mrs. Wagner, Mr.. H.
Elsmer Mr.. H. G. Oliver, Mr.. S. c. Kach-
elski, Mr. and Mrs. d. c. Rosebrook, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
C. Deogan, Mrs. Vendt and Miss Lock-
wood.
The picturesque Wilson cottage con-
tains the following jolly party: Mr.. H
F. Plato, Miss Blanche Maynard. her
guest Of Kansas City, Mrs. M. G. Coop
er Dr. and Mrs. White, Mrs. Claire Van
Rensselar, Miss Maud Slauson and Miss
Lucille Turner of San Francisco.
Among the leading Phoenix people at
the Metropole are Fred Hemlein, the
architect, and E. B. Knox of the Phoenix
national bank They were fishing and
succeeded in landing three yellowtail
and three barracuda.
The county supervisors were over to
inspect the jail. Chief of Police w. H.
Cline did the honors for the occasion.
They did not try any more jewfishing.
The tramp boat Santa Barbara was
fined 5000 by Revenue Collector Hark-
ness for not showing lights while off the
island. Mr.. Hardness was sailing toward
the isthmus about a.. m, and very
nearly ran her down, with twenty-five
passengers on board, mostly ladies. The
captain was trying to land them at Goat
harbor
Miss Marcia Patrick and Ed Off swan
across the bay, one and a half miles, in
sixteen and half minutes. Harry Pol
ley accompanied them.
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some weeks ago. Mrs. Benham denies
the elopement, and says Della Is not
married, but does not say where she is.
w. F. Heathman, as commissioner,
today sold $50 acres of land in what was
once known as South Santa Ana. 1t
was one of those boomtime deals, and
included 1876 acres at Arch Beach. The
property was mortgaged, and this, with
costs, amounted to about S3S,000 1t
sold for $32, 900 to Edward w. Forquy,
Esq, representing the creditors. 1t is
understood the foreclosure and sale was
for the purpose of perfecting title and
getting the property in shape for divis-
ion and SALE
Mrs. G.. J. Mosbaugh and Miss Maud
Mosbaugh arrived home from San Fran
cisco this afternoon. Mrs. MOsbaugh
has been in San Francisco over year
under medical treatment for cancer.
Miss Maud went there two weeks ago to
return with her mother, whose health
Is not improved.
Fred Burgess and family left today for
a trip to Palomar mountain, San Diego
county.
Persons who desire to contest for the
Demorest gold medal at Long Beach on
Thursday evening will at once report
to Miss Nina Cuthbert, Long Beach, by
mail
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SAN BERNARDINO
Making More Places for Office Seekers-Notes
of the Day

Making More Places for Office Seekers-Notes
of the Day
SAN BERNADINO. July T-The
board of supervisors this afternoon
ordered an ordinance drawn segregating
the offices which have been combined in
this county. OF course the change does
not take effect until the next election, but
at that time there will be several more
places to distribute among the aspir-
ants. Heretofore the offices of county
clerk, auditor and recarder have been
under one officer, the position being held
by Major ]. w. F. Diss. while that of
treasurer and tax collector have been
held by Truman Reeves. The action
taken by the board will be well received
both by the office holders and by the
public generally. The responsibility for
the former Is not commensurate with the
salaries qaid and the opportunity to as
pire to a county Office will be eagerly re-
ceived by the people.
NOTES OF THE DAY
A Mexican was found dead at Etiwan-
da this morning, and Coroner Keating
went down during the forenoon to hold
an inquest
County Supervisor M. L. Cook has
gained his suit against the county, in
which he sued for the full amount of his
Dill 1Or June, Dut the ulSlTlcI dttoTIey
has filed notice of appeal.
Postmaster J. H. Boyd reported to the
board of supervisors this morning that
the 100, 900 trout from the state hatchery
at Sissons would be here tomorrow. The
fish are to be distributed in all the
streams of the county. The larger part
of the shipment are rainbow trout, with
some mountain trout, and a few steel
heads. The same number were received
last year, and for several years the stock
ing of the streams of the county has
been conducted systematically, and as
result many of the creeks and rivers offer
good sport.
Judge Campbell handed down decis-
ion in the celebrated case of the Domes-
tic Water company against the city of
Redlands this afternoon, the decision
being in favor Of the water company and
against the city. 1t is the second trial Of
the case. In the first hearing the case
went against the company The board Of
city trustees passed an order fixing water
rates, to which the company objected, as
being so low that it could make nothing,
and would be actually operating at
loss. In this decision, in which the COM
pany sought to restrain the city from
putting into use a certain schedule of
rates, 1t being successful.
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REDONDO
Speedy Justice Administered to Thief.
Notes and Personals

Notes and Personals
REDONDO, July Fitzpatrick John
Murphy stole 55 cents from the clothing
of a lad named r. G. Hufford, while the
latter was fishing on the wharf this
morning. He was discovered in the
act, reported to the magistrate. arrest
ed and convicted Of petty larceny and
inside Of four hours after the theft was
lodged behind the bars of the county
Jail, where he will serve five days sem
tence.
The Attraction association held spe-
cial meeting this morning to settle up
the accounts of last week and appoint O
committee to arrange program Of pub
lie amusement for next Sunday.
The schooner VIM. Renton. under COM
mand of Captain Hansen, arrived from
Seattle last night with a cargo Of 603, 900
feet Of lumber for the Stimson Milling
company of Los Angeles.
The schooner La Jeronde, freighted
with lumber for the Redondo Lumber
company, moved from the channel to
the south wharf and began discharging
her cargo this morning.
Saturday evening has been decided
upon as the time for the ballad concert
at the Hotel Redondo.
Among the we'll known singers who
will participate are Tom e. Rowan, jr.,
Mrs. Loleta Levete Rowan, Miss Mary
L. O'Donoghue, Miss Jennie Winston
and Mr.. Malcolm Turner, all of Los An
geles.
A large specimen of the blue shark,
common in the waters Of the southern
coast, was landed from the end of the
north wharf shortly after noon today.
Mrs. G. w. Andres and Mrs. J. Heirsh-
Ter of Los Angeles who have been visit
ing for the past week with Mr.. and Mrs.
s. D. Barkley returned to the city this
morning.
Mr. and Mrs C. E. Williams of Los An
geles are visiting at the home of Judge
Witheril.
]. A. Mart and wife Of Chino have come
to the beach to enjoy two weeks out
ing Mr.. Mart is Superintendent of the
butchering department of the Chino
ranch. He says the first installment of
this seasons beet crop was brought to
the big sugar factory today.
The fishing smack Alpha, belonging to
the San Pedro Fish Canning company,
made a smart attack on large school
Of mackerel in this harbor this morn
ing and succeeded in capturing several
tons Of fish at single haul with purse
net.
Eighteen carloads of steel rails ar
rived here couple of days ago, in conse-
uuence of which rumors Of railroad con-
struction have sprung up afresh. Ap-
pearances seem to warrant the specula-
ton that an extension will be made IN
some direction soon, but nothing au-
thentic can be learned from official
sources.
The Electric Lighting company Is sub
stituting clear glass globes on the arc
lights about town, in place of the frosted
glass formerly used.
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opened a children's summer school in
the Y. M. c. A. building, where the little
ones have their minds diverted into
proper channels for an hour or two each
day. The children, from years up,
come into the impromptu schoolroom
with bare feet, overalls and surf-stained
pinafores, and look upon the lessons
as a pleasant diversion. Miss Ferris
has charge OF the intermediate and Miss
Dunkle of the primary and kindergarten
departments.
Mr. and Mrs John r. Francis enter
tanned Major and Mrs. B. Truman and
Miss George Truman at dinner at the
Arcadia yesterday.
There was sacred concert at the Ar
cadia last evening, given by the guests.
Miss Josephine Dorland, who has a fine
ly cultivated voice, sang several difficult
selections. Mrs. Childs and Mrs. ia
cobs each sang solos and led number Of
choruseS in which the guests all joined
The tent of the Christian alliance, un-
der the charge of Mrs. Pierson, which
was at Ocean park, has removed to the
corner Of Utah and Fourth streets.
The Santa Monica encampment, No.
50, 1. o. o. F., will meet Friday night
for the purpose Of comforting the pa
arch degree.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) evening there
will be popular concert at the Meth
odist church, corner of Arizona and
Fourth streets. The participants are
Prof. and Nine. Rubo, Mrs. Collette,
Miss Scanlan, Mrs. Ricord, Prof. Vogel,
the Dering family and others.
Today's arrivals at the Arcadia are:
Geo. Boole, Jr., and wife, A. f. Spawn,
Miss Spawn, Mrs. K. F. Mackey, Chas.
A. Mackey, Los Angeles; Shirley Vance
Martin. Chicago; c. A. Sanborn and
wife. Redlands; Alex Goodfellow, Riv-
erside; ]. H. Polhernus, Stanford; Miss
M. e. Pfeffer and Miss M. P. Cadwalla-
der Of Philadelphia.
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POMONA
Pastors Farewell - Boys Arrested for
Horse Stealing-Notes

Pastors Farewell - Boys Arrested for
Horse Stealing-Notes
POMONA, July 27-Union services
were held at the Baptist church last
evening as a testimonial of the appre-
citation of the labors of the Rev. E. r.
Bennett during his seven years pastor
ate Of the First Baptist church of this
city and as a farewell to him and his
family, who will remove to Los Angeles,
where Mr. Bennett has accepted the cali
OF the American Baptist church.
The following churches were repre-
sented by their pastors, each Of whom
bade God speed to the retiring pastor
in the church's behalf: M. E. church,
Rev. B. c. Corey; Presbyterian church,
Rev. H. H. Rice; Christian church, Rev.
f. M. Dowling; United Presbyterian
church, Rev. j. A. Gordon; Congrega-
tional church, Rev. L. H. Frary.
Clarence H. Lee offered resolutions
deploring Rev. Benefits removal, which
were unanimously adopted.
Constable Gilbert today arrested three
youths whom it is alleged stole horse
and buggy at Los Angeles, their names
being viii Laughlin, John Rogers and
Emanuel Mescaster. The trio were ia
ken to Los Angeles.
Miss Jessie f. Rubottom left TODAY for
Santa Ana to remain several weeks.
Miss Rubottom and a party of friends
chaperoned by her mother, have also
planned to spend some time at San Juan
springs before the commencement of the
schools Of the city, of which Miss Ru
bottom Is teacher.
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RIVERSIDE
Serious Injury Caused by a Fali-Business s.
and Personal

Serious Injury Caused by q Fali-Business
and Personal
RIVERSIDE, July 27-Charles Fer
guson of West Riverside was thrown
from cart at San Bernardino and pa
ralyss Of one side has resulted from the
injuries received.
Charles r. Stibbens and Harry Heap
are busy completing the assessment rolls
in the city clerks office. They will be
finished up within two weeks under the
faithful work of these two competent
clerks.
An action has been filed in the supe-
rior court by the Pacific Mutual Life In
surance company of California against
the South Riverside Land and Water
company for the foreclosure of an $780,
900 mortgage. 1t is asked that receiv-
er be appointed, and Priestly Hall is
named as such receiver. Judge Fox of
San Francisco was here looking after
the interests Of the insurance company
NO clew has been obtained yet as to
who were the fellows who obtained a
key for McBean's prize box with the $50
in 1t.
Miss Minnie Lacey has gone to New
port to spend few days with friends.
The last parlor social of the season to
be held by the w. c. T. U. will take place
at the home of Mrs. H. P .Keyes, Conner
avenue. this evening.
DR.. w. S. Ruby went down to New
port and spent Sunday with the family.
Rev. Hillerman of Springfield, who
succeeds Rev. j. S. Moser as pastor of
the English Lutheran church in this
city, will preach his first sermon here
the first Sunday in August. Rev. Moser
goes north.
The brick work of the first story of the
Geo. N. Reynolds business block on Main
street Is completed. The walls will be
pushed right along upward as fast as the
carpenters get out of the way.
Voters are registering more rapidly
now, but there are great many yet off
the register. Notwithstanding the an
nouncement after announcement, that
all must register, there are those found
yet who thought that those on the old
register would not have to re-register.
c. w. Jones, secretary of the Y. M. G.
A. of Riverside, spoke at a union meet
ing at San Jacinto Sunday.
The city trustees will hold a meeting
tomorrow morning. There is little bus
mess in view aside from the allowing Of
the bills for street work, but there is no
telling what may be sprung on the peo-
pie.
A number of carloads of lumber have
arrived for the proposed new freight de-
pot for the Southern Pacific. 1t will be
erected opposite the Santa Fe depot, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets.
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SAN DIEGO
Pound Dead in the Bush-Large Shipments
OF Lemons


OF Lemons
SAN DIEGO, July 27.-The body of
John Howard, a cook in the employ of
the Southern California Mountain Wa
ter company, was found Saturday after
noon in the brush near the camp at Mo-
rena, about seventy miles southeast Of
this city. The body was quite cold and
was lying face uppermost with the blade
of q huge brush knife sticking upright
nearly through the left breast. Although
no one can be found that knows anything
of the deed, it is thought that Howard
was murdered by the Indians. Deputy
District Attorney Utley, Coroner John
son and a stenographer went to the
scene of the murder yesterday and are
on their way back now. 1t is not known
what verdict was arrived, at as the tel
ephone lines are down in that direction.
Building permits continue to be taken
out daily. Although but seven months
of the year have passed. the building
business aggregates over 100000 thus
far.
Lemon shipments by water this year
are twice the amount shipped during the
twelve months of last year. The Corona
Friday night took out 1000 boxes, the
largest cargo of lemons ever taken from
this port.
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SANTA ANA
Day Of Rest From Silver Arguments.
General Notes

SANTA ANA, July 27-Sunday came
as welcome day of rest after week OF
the silver cyclone oratory by Santa
Anas curbstone philosophers. The
beautiful shady drives Of our orange
groves, the cool retreats Of the canyons
and the exhilarating music of the break
ers have charmed so many of the people
away that the city seems deserted, and
1t was surprise to see the large num-
bers who filled the streets at the close OF
church services.
The corner stone of the Unity church
will be laid Sunday, August I'd, at D.
m. Exercises will consist of remarks by
the pastor, Rev. e. r. Watson; hymn,
Come, Thou Almighty King; responsive
readings led by Rev. Mr.. Pierce of Po-
mona; prayer. Rev. Mr.. Jones of Pasa-
dena; address. Rev. DR.. Fay; hymn.
written for the occasion by DR.. Fay;
laying of the stone, Mrs. John Burnham;
hymn; benediction.
About two dozen old G.. A. r. men,
with their families, numbering sixty or
seventy in all, met at the residence Of
Comrade Dr. Gays, near Westminster,
Friday evening. 1t was not a society
event, but for social, jolly time among
the old vets it was hard to excel. Re-
freshments were served and the evening
was enlivened by music and games
among the younger members, while it Is
falr TO presume the old foragerS remem-
bered many of their old exploits.
The apricot season has closed, having
commenced earlier and continued later
than usual The crop is extra in quality
but not to exceed a half of q crop in
quantity. The price offered by buyers
is not satisfactory and there is dispo-
sition by some to hold for an advance.
The Jefferson club discussed the Ma
tional Guard question last evening and
decided it should be increased. George
Dyer affirmed; Bayard Nourse denied.
The Jefferson club of Santa Ana will dis
cuss the financial planks of the Repubi-
can and Democratic platforms with the
Los Angeles Progressive Lyceum club
August 22d, in Los Angeles. The Jeffer-
sons. championed by r. F. Watt, f. D.
Hunt and ]. T. Nourse, Jr, will affirm
the Republican plank
If Governor Budd wishes to go gun
ming for whales Newport Beach, about
seven miles out, is the place for him.
The fishermen frequently see them and
if his excellency will come this way he
can bag good string of them any day
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Mr.. Robert M. Fox has been appointed
equity postmaster. He Is from Bakers

Mr.. Robert M. Fox has been appointed
deputy postmaster He Is from Bakers
field.
The Rambler arrived last evening and
anchored In the east side of the bay.
The party left San Pedro Saturday and
visited San Clemente island before run
ming In here. The following were the
party: w. c. Patterson, w. G. Ker-
choff, F. @. Story. A. c. Balch. San Fran
cisco; ]. A. Graves. Henry O'Melveny,
Edwin Custer and VIM. Lightripe, San
Francisco.
The Editorial association meeting at
the Island Villa was big success.
Among the Metropole arrivals are: H.
r, Cass, e. r. Monk, Tucson, Ariz. Miss
N. Chaplin. Santa Monica; Chas. Monroe,
Edgar johnson, Fullerton Tribune; Mr..
and Mrs M. II. Flint; VIM. Garland and
sister, Miss o. r. Garland; A. w. Fran
cisco. e. S. Field, w. G. Woodward, Mr..
and Mrs. j. E .Aull, Joseph Schroeder j.
M. Johnston. II. j. Osborne, John II. F.
Peck, A. M. Jameson. Miss Jameson.
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ORANuE
Visiting Wheelmen Fracture An Ordinance.
Personal and General Notes

ORANGE, July 27.-Two young men of
Los Angeles had an interview with Re-
corder Craddick on Friday last and con-
tributed one dollar each to the city's ex-
chequer. They were charged with rid
ing their wheels in the park contrary to
the city ordinances.
y. +. Kelsey, who has been spending
few weeks with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. b. Kelsey of Orange, starts to-
day on his return to Bowie station, Ariz..
where A. B. Kelsey and sons have ranch,
live stock and mining interests. Frank
is endeavoring to getsback in time to par
ticipate in big barbecue and general re-
union OF the cowboys of Arizona.
Mrs. p. j. Shaffer and Mrs. Weller are
taking an outing at Newport.
George p. Love, proprietor of the
water warks, is getting material on the
ground for extensive repairs and among
other things will put up large tank.
10 the gathering of Hawkeyes at New
port on Saturday last Orange contrib
uted a number among whom were John
MCCARTHY and family and W. w. Pratt.
c. j. Wells of the firm of Wells & Sal
lenberger. has sold his interest in the
drug business to Arthur Barker. The
style Of the new firm will be Sallenber-
ger & Barker.
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SANTA MONICA
Racing at the Polo Grounds - A Croauet
Tournament


Tournament
SANTA MONICA, July 27-yhe races
at the Polo grounds this afternoon have
attracted all the people of leisure.
There are several entries. After the
races those who are entered in the cro-
quet tournament will repair to the Rob-
ertson grounds and resume the games
where they left off Saturday.
This afternoon Mrs. Longstreet and
Mr.. McKittrick play against Mrs. JEWS
and Mrs. Alvord. all good players. The
croquet tea VIII probably be deferred
till Thursday afternoon.
Rev Father Fisher of Pomona is
spending a few days here in quest of
health. He is the guest of Father
Have.
The South beach is pretty lively these
days. 1t is the great family resort, and
the broad white beach is the playground
of hundreds of happy children. AS even
play becomes wearisome. two young la
dies-Normal school students-have
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AT AVALON

AVALON, July 27.-Following are the
arrivals at Garfield Villa at Avalon:
Mrs. f. H. True, Mr.. F. H. True, Mr..
Fl. F. True, Los Angeles; Mr.. William
Evans, Miss Rose Evans, Miss c. May
Miller, Mr.. w. b. Andrew, Mrs. w. I5.
Andrew, Salt Lake City; Mr.. G. Garfield,
Bakersfield