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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-08-06
A Correct Definition.

Teacher-What is an island?
Johnnie Chaffie-A body surrounded
by water.
"Give an example?
"A boy in swimming."-Tammany
Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-08-06
lie Wanted to Know.

The Bright loungste Mamma. II
I'm good will go to Heaven?
The Man;ma-Yes. dear.
The Bright NouuFs;cr How'll ] get
back ?-Cincinnat Commercial Tribune
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-08-06

Brown-How do you feel when you
are sober?
Old Soak-Thirsty.-Town Topics.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-08-06
Didn't Scare Him a BIT.

Old Millyuns-Y Young man, my daugh-
ter tells me that you kissed her last
night.
Percival Tootles-Well, If she wants
to go around Dragging about it, that's
her MISUNDERSTANDING Leader.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-08-06
ALL MEN LOVE BEAUTY.
Mrs. Pinkham Counsels Young Wives to Keep
Their Attractiveness-A Letter
From Young Wife.

Seven-eighths of the
men in this world mar
ry a woman because
she is beautiful in their !
eyes.
What a disappoint-
ment then to see the
fair young wife's bea,
fading away before a "
passes over her head!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-08-06
II Does.

Wallace-There is nothing like matri-
mony to make a man appreciate the
value of money.
Ferry-That's SO! A dollar a man
gives his wife looks bigger to him than
any other dollar-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-08-06

sayto every young woman who is about
to be married." Strengthen yourself in
advance, so that you will not break down
under the new strain on your powers"
Keep your beauty, it is a precious pos
session. Your husband loves your beauty,
The herald., 1897-09-14
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

nance and for riding on the sidewalk, etc..
was received. filed and approved. The CITY
recorders report, showing practically the
same as that of the marshal, was also re-
ceived, filed and approved
A. M. Clifford electrician of the fire de-
partment. reported to the council that
there is need of new poles for the fire
alarm system on Orange Grove avenue and
California street The present twenty
tive-foot poles are rotting out and the shade
trees have grown SO high that it is prob
able that in rainy weather the alarm will
not work on account of the branches.
Mr.. Clifford said that the telephone
company on Orange Grove avenue and
the electric light company on California
street would probably be willing to CO.
operate with the city in the erection of
forty-foot poles. The council, voiced by
Trustee Reynolds. seemed to think that
as there must be some expense any way.
it might be we'll to lay the wires under
ground on Orange Grove avenue, at least.
Trustee Reynolds was therefore chosen
to investigate the cost of grounding the
line and also to see what sort of arrange
ment might be made with the electric light
company and the telephone company, He
will report at the next meeting.
MASONIC INSPECTION
There was annual inspection of Pasa-
dena commandery. knights Templar, in
Masonic hall this evening. Among the vis-
itors from out of town were Eminent Com
mander George Sinsabaugh of Los Angeles,
Inspector A. Morgan of San Diego. Emf
nent Commander B. Powers of San Diego,
w. B. Park and c. d. Manning of Rock
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RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, Sept. 13.-(Regular Core
spondence) The Silver party of this county
held largely attended meeting today in
this city. The convention was called to
order by D. E. Myers of Moreno. After the
appointment of a committee on resolutions
the convention adjourned until p. m. In
the afternoon the following officers were
elected: D. e. Myers of Moreno, president;
A. j. Condee. vice president and E. T.
Boughn secretary. The president. as we'll
as such we'll known silver and Democratic
leaders as E. T Boughn w. f. Bray. L. C.
Russell and w. F. Budlong. made speeches.
in which the rights of silver and free silver
were set forth in eloquent language. In
addition to the officers above noted, the
convention elected full set of district COM
mittees. which will push the work of or
ganization among voters. These commit
tees are as follows:
First District-M. W. Findlay, H. A..
Wood, D. A. Smith.
Second District-L. c. Russell. George
Thomas, John Roberts.
Third District-C. C. Sherman, Ed. Lacy,
]. Fl. Roe.
Fourth District-W. Kirkpatrick, W. F.
Bray, H. F. Mason.
Fifth District-T. f. Morgan, w. McCool,
Z. w. Smell.
A county central committee was also Sc
lected, whose efforts will also be directed
towards organization.
The following are the resolutions
adopted:
whereas, The encroachments on Ameri-
can liberty of aggregated wealth in the
form of trusts corporations, syndicates,
ETC., are becoming more apparent and that
the operation of such combinations in poll
tics are becoming and are now the create st
menace to American liberty; therefore.
be it
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SAN BERNARDINO

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 13.--(Regular
Correspondence.) Papers were filed in a
suit Monday commenced by the East NV
erside Irrigation district against +. =.
Howes, wife ct al, claiming that the
plaintiff is the owner of the following
Blocks A and = of the Grand Ierrace 'fau. e,
of East Riverside; lots 2, g. 4. and IN
block c; lots l. 2 and in block D.. lots
2 a. s. 6 and in block E. lots and IN
block f: lots / and 2 in block G.; blocks
n and ] in the same tract; also lots l.
2. Is, 16, H. 32 80 and "a in the Holorook
tract; also all that portion of Jurupa tract
living between the East Riverside mesa
and the Southern California raiiroao' me
defendants claim some title to this prop
erty. and plaintiff asks to have the matter
settled IN it's favor.
A marriage license was granted Monday
afternoon to Otto r. knuth, native OF
Germany. aged 42, and Agnes Laverty.
native of Louisiana, aged S6, both being
residents of Los Angeles.
A decree in the insolvency foreclosure
suit against Hanson & Co. of Ontario
was handed in Saturday and filed Monday
afternoon ordering the sheriff to take
charge of the property as commissioner for
its disposal for the creditors.
A divorce was granted Saturday and
placed on file Monday afternoon in the case
Of Robert H. Strobridge VS.. Mary A. Stro-
bridge.
The request of Unity church of Redlands
for permission to mortgage its property to
raise $500 for ten years at 101a per cent
was heard Saturday and decree handed
down Monday afternoon granting permis-
sion.
Rev, e. o. McIntier and wife, Mrs. ]. G.
Mclean and Mrs. Chesbro go to Elsinore
Wednesday for a pleasure trip. Rev. Nc
Inter lectures there in the eveniIS-.
Soy a n Re-
nardino is expected from Arizona the last
of the week on visit to friends.
A party of Masonic fraters. consisting
Walter Hubbard, ]. F. johnson, jr. and
Andrew Parks went to Elsinore on their
bicycles Saturday, leaving at noon and ar
riving there at p. m. A party from Riv-
erside went in . carriage, consisting OF
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PASADENA

PASADENA, Sept. 1S--(Regular Cor
respondence.) AT the meeting of the city
council this afternoon President Hartwel
and Trustees Reynolds and Patten were
present.
City Attorney Arthur reported that he
had not had time to draft the cattle-re-
strcting ordinance, as instructed.
The committee on ordinances and finance
reported and warrants were ordered drawn
for the amount named.
A petition was received from eighteen
out of twenty-three property-owners on
North Raymond avenue. between Villa
street and the north city limits asking
for a cement sidewalk on both sides of
the street. Out of a total frontage of
1920 feet on each side 14S7 feet were repre-
scented by the petitioners. Captain l.. NJ
Sawyer appeared before the board to saw
that the petitioners wanted the sidewalk
very badly, and that the five property
owners who did not sign We're mostly non
resident who would probably agree could
they be seen. The petition was received
and placed on file. and the city attorney
was instructed to draft the necessary res
oution of intention.
The Pasadena Consolidated Gas companv
was granted permission to erect CORFU
gated iron rooted shed near it's place of
business on South Raymond avenue. The
shed Will be thirty feet long, eight feet
wide and eight feet high.
The report of Marshal Lacey for the
month of August. showing $50 collected in
nnes FOR violation of the hitching ordi-
The herald., 1897-09-14
AVALON

AVALON, Sept. 13.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The celebration of the ad-
mission of California into the union of
the United States held by the Native Sons
of the Golden West on Catalina island this
year is thing of the past, speaking his
torically, but the memories of the occasion
will be perpetual, and many a native son
who had not previously had an opportu-
nifty of visiting this Isle of Summer" will
be more widely versed in the beautiful
scenery of his state and the hospitality
always extended by Californian citizens,
not only on the mainland, but also on the
sea-girt islands under her control
The ball given at the Metropole Saturday
night was largely attended, and the guests
only regretted that the music terminated
all too quickly. Many of the costumes
were very charming
Senator C. M. Simpson and wife of Pas
adena and Miss Gertrude e. Matthews
arrived last night for a visit to Avalon.
They are domicied at the Grand View.
c. c. Quinn, wife and daughter of River
side left on Sunday. after pleasant visit
at the Grand View.
1t is announced that the steamer Her
mosa will make her final trip of the season
tomorrow morning, levn laAgaivno atrc S
m. The steamer Falcon will take her place,
making daily trips. except on Sunday.
The stage road continues to be we'll pat
ronized and although after the summer
crowds departure the streets of Avalon
have a somewhat deserted appearance.
there are still a few people left who are
enjoying the lovely weather we are ex-
periencng.
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urday evening. Miss Wood gave two piano
solos, and refreshments were served. Mr..
and Mrs. Winner have spent the summer
at Catalina. The guests were Rev. Clar-
ence True Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Seaman, Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Porter, James
Blair, Joshua Wood, Mrs. James Blair Mr..
and Mrs. Byron Lisk, DR.. and Mrs. Royal
and others.
At a meeting this evening of the direct
ors of the Pasadena Lake Vineyard Land
and Water company in the company's
office, considerable routine business was
transacted but no important matters
came up for settlement.
Company rs monthly shoot occurs Fri
day. The new targets-20O, 800 and 500 yards
range-on the San Rafael ranch Will be
used for the first time.
PERSONAL
Mrs. Amandus Juers and family returned
this morning from Buffalo, N. Y.
Professor Arthur Chamberlain of Throop
returned last evening from an extended
visit in the east.
H. d. Gaylord has started literary
bureau, with headquarters in Leonard's
stationery store.
Miss Ethelyn Foote of Pasadena has re-
turned from Smith college, where she grad
uated with honors.
A. r. Metcalfe went to San Luis Obispo
this evening on legal business.
C. c. Reynolds and family returned today
from Santa Catalina.
Mrs. X. NJ. Duncan and Miss Abbie Mohn
have returned from the island
H. NJ. Dobbins and family have returned
from Santa Barbara.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Mailer of South Lake
avenue have returned from a visit to
Europe, during which they saw their old
home in Germany, which they had not
seen for about fifty yaers.
The herald., 1897-09-14
SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13.-(Regular Corre-
spondence) Six hundred Turner's from Los
Angeles and other Southern California
points arrived here Saturday to partici-
pate in the three days annual turnfest.
After the formality of greeting and pro
cession through the city banquet took
place in the Turner's hall. Yesterday the
Turner's and large number of citizens
Joined in the picnic at Linwood Grove.
Among the prominent visitors are: c. j.
Rhode, professor of calisthenics in the Los
Angeles public schools; L. Herzog of Los
Angeles; c. Entenmann, president of the
Los Angeles society," F. Detmer, president
of the Southern California district: DR.. H.
Newland of Los Angeles, vice president of
the district and the Concordia singing Sec
ton of Los Angeles; Prof. Keiser, director
of the singing section of Anaheim; Henry
Oelkers and Victor Schumacher, officers
of the Anaheim society.
Judges Hughes and Torrance. sitting in
banc on Saturday. denied the application
of the Land and Town company for a re-
moval of the injunction cases of Haines,
Ripley and Vaughan, residents of Chula
Vista, against them, to the federal court
on the ground that no couse for removal
was shown by defendants petition. The
cases are the outcome of the threat OF the
San Diego Land and Town company to
shut off the water from various consumers
at Chula Vista unless they agreed to pay an
increased rate. The next step will be to
present the record made at the hearing to
Judge Ross, with a motion by plaintiffs to
remand the cases to the state court.
Juan Allison, who has just returned from
the Colorado desert, says that during the
recent electrical storm tremendous show
er of pebbles fell at the landing on the
Hardy Colorado river AS the fury Of the
storm increased the pebbles had almost the
size of bullets and obtained a terrific We
locity. The storm continued for two hours
and not a drop of water fell. The Indians
The herald., 1897-09-14
LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH, Sept. 13.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) Sunday was a quiet day
here. The usual services were held in the
churches, and large congregations were in
attendance. There were no picnics on the
beach, and few bathers in the surf. The
day was cool, with strong wind from the
south and west, which conditions still OBJ
tain this morning.
The grammar and primary schools
opened this morning, and the streets are
lively with bright little faces tripping off
In response to the call of the bell. Bailey s
book store is as busy beehive, with little
men and women fitting in and out for
their new books for the opening term.
There are some new teachers this year,
and new books added to the course of
study which canont be here for a few
days, consequently some disappointment
among the small people, for the average
child cannot wait for anything
Some ten days or more ago Walter Will
liams, son of DIR. Williams, who has been
an agent for the boat Nellie, skipped out
with the proceeds of a Sunday excursion,
S21, leaving the captain in the lurch. Will
liams has returned to Long Beach, and
there is some talk on the streets of his
being arrested, but as yet it is only talk
The funds for stret sprinkling are ex-
hausted, and the residents here now will
have to take the dust.
Dr. f. l.. Conger. wife and daughter,
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ORANGE COUNTY

ment reached the levy will be $1.75 on the
500 for property outside the city, and the
rate inside will be $1.40, the road tax rate
of 35 cents being deducted. These figures
are somewhat higher than those of last
year, which is owing to shrinkage of $1,000
in the assessment and a further reduction
of 10 per cent made by the state board Of
equalization. The total city rate, after add
ing the current expense tax of S5 cents and
an additional levy for school purposes,
which is not yet fixed, will probably reach
$2.65.
Hugh OFT is in from Arizona on visit
with his mother.
Miss Victoria Ellis is spending a few
days at Lake Tahoe.
The grounds on the east side of the Santa
Fe depot are being improved by the appli-
cation of layer of red gravel which is
hauled from the company's quarry near
Tehachepi. The gravel, which is the same
as that used in many other towns on the
company's lines, contains an adhesive in
gredient which forms a compact surface
almost equal to macadam.
A. D. Bishop, the well known horticutur-
list. has packed car load of lemons which
will be shipped to the east tomorrow. The
car contains 800 boxes of the fruit, bearing
the growers copyrighted brand, Dream
City" and is consigned to the Fay Fruit
company of Los Angeles. The company's
car has been the object of much interest
among local fruit men on account of its
superiority for the transportation of per-
ishable products. 1t Is built in such a man.
ner that no ice is required in packing. and
this fact In itself makes it desirable, for the
cost of icing car load of lemons amounts
to about SIS and has to be paid by the
grower.
Miss Kate Faul spent Sunday with friends
in Santa Monica.
An effort is being made to secure Ed
corpus.
Miss Jessie Patton of San Bernardino
visited her parents here yesterday.
DIR. P. F. Olney, aged IS years, and father
of c. H. Olney. died in this city today.
The herald., 1897-09-14

Rapids, Ia: John r. Miner of Ann Arbor
Mich. W. P. Jeffrie, w. D. Stephens OF
Los Angeles. About sixty members Of
Pasadena commandery were present un-
der Past Commander DR.. K. e. Gaylord,
Generalissimo C. j. Willet, Prelate Lafay-
ette Porter Sir Warder Oscar Freeman
and Junior Warden Calvin Hartwell. After
the inspection banquet was held, at which
speeches were made by Eminent Com
mander B. Powers of San Diego, General
issimo Willet, Inspector A. Morgan of San
Diego, Eminent Commander Sinsabaugh
of Los Angeles, Frary of Pasadena and
others.
THE SOUTH LOOP
The first electric car was run over the
new south loop of the east branch of the
electric road this morning at $3.50 o'clock
The trip was made in twelve minutes. At
o'clock this afternoon the inspectors of
the road, in company with others, made
another trip, finding all things satisfac-
tory. The official schedule has not yet
been arranged but 1t is known that the
service on East Colorado street will be
every half hour, starting from the corner
of Fair Oaks avenue at ten and forty
minutes after each hour. The north and
south Los Robles loops will be operated
separately, Colorado street being the di-
viding line between the two loops.
BREVITIES
The funeral services of F. w. Johansan.
a carpenter, aged 40 years, were held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the parlors of
Lippencott & Co. Deceased was taken sud-
denly with cerebral hemorrhage while at
work Saturday afternoon on the new KEEL
logg place on Grand avenue. He haf lived
here number of years. residing on the
corner of Orange place and Delacey street.
He leaves widow and two children.
Secretary David Heap of Throop reports
that his home at 2S6 North Raymond ave-
nue. was burglarized during the absence of
the family at the beach. The burglars
sawed hole through a door panel, reached
through and unlocked the door. A gold
watch, diamond pin and some cash were
taken, aggregating in value about S100.
The Twilight club begins the season
Friday evening, when a meeting will be
held at the home of President Merwin in
South Pasadena. Professor Edwards will
read paper upon "The Kinship of the
Ancients," and A. c. Vroman will give an
illustrated talk upon 1.-The Moqui Snake
Dance"
The Entire Nous club was entertained
Saturday night by Mrs Schmidt at her
home on North Raymond avenue, when,
at business meeting. the following Of
ficers were elected: President, Miss Bauer;
vice-president, Miss MCGEE: treasurer,
Miss Coggswell; secretary. Miss Tower.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Winner
of North Pasadena surprised them Sat-
The herald., 1897-09-14
ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, Sept. 13.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The new water system IS at
last completed. On Saturday morning a
prssure of $50 pounds was put on to the
mains and continued for thirty-six hours,
and everything stood the test WELL The
system is now one of the best of its size
in the county, and is a standing recon-
mendation to the contractors, Messrs.
Gardiner & Howe of Los Angeles, who
have done everything in their power to
make the work satisfactory to the city.
The fire boys had the hose carts out
during the time the test was being made
and the pressure was sufficient to throw
the water far above the tallest buildings
in the city.
The Turner's of this city went to San
Diego Saturday to take part in the South
ern California turn bezirk. The entire
singing section and the following active
Turner's were of the party: Emil Turk,
Peter Zenz, J. NJ Backs. Paul Turk, F.
Gruenamay, jr., Erwin Baier, Fritz Yung-
blut, Frank Arnold, Fritz Martin, Hans
Poelzsch. They expect to return today.
The following parties went to Catalina
with the Native Sons on Thursday, re-
turning yesterday: Harry Davis, Hugo
Strodthoff. J. S. Hatfield, B. L. Bourland,
Adair Scott, Victor Browning, H. c. KEEL
logg. They report splendid time, and
cannot say too much in praise of the Los
Angeles parIOrS ana the banning bTOtHeTS
for the way the excursionists were treated
while at Catalina.
F. w. Pallas, who has been ranching
near this city, has left for parts unknown
and many there are who are mourning over
the bills that he owes them.
Mrs. Mary E. Rector of Merced arrived
in this city Saturday. She has been en-
poyed to teach the fifth and sixth grades
in the city school.
Charles Federman went to Redondo yes
terday to spend short time at that pleas
ant resort.
]. S. Hatfield went to San Diego Saturday
afternoon on the excursion.
Will Baily, telegraph operator at DEM
ing, N. M, is in the city, visiting his pa
rents.
DIR. Ida L. Menges. dentist. has moved
over from Santa Ana, and will locate here
permanently.
Wine making is in full blast. and those
who have the facilities for converting
grapes into wine are very busy.
j. r. Schroeder and Ed Warner went to
Chino Saturday, returning Sunday.
The herald., 1897-09-14
SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA, Sept 13.-(Regular
Correspondence Mrs. Barrett P. Bussart
and family of Colorado have taken the c.
c. Lamb cottage on Ocean avenue for the
winter.
The Dovenor congressional party and
others, about 100 strong, came down to
Santa Monica this afternoon and took a
ride around the bay viewing the pier and
surroundings, returning at 6:25. Santa
Monicans in the party were Roy Jones, ii.
w. Keller, w E. Lester and r. c. Gillis.
Blake Ruffin and A. C. Smith were before
Judge Guidinger this morning for disturb
ing the peace, as was also John M. Cook of
the Soldiers home, who was fined $40,
which he paid. A. c. Smith swore out a
complaint charging Blake Ruffin and Harry
Johnston, separately, with battery. Ruffin
pleaded guilty and paid S. fine. Johnston
pleaded not guilty and trial was set for IL
o'clock tomorrow morning.
James Velsir of the Los Angeles fire de-
partment is down for a recuperative visit.
Bertrell Riggens left this morning for Los
Angeles, where he goes to accept posi-
tion in the office of the auditor of the
Santa Fe.
Miss Marian Freeman returned this
morning from very pleasant visit OF sew
eral weeks at Moneta.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Jackson of the Grand
Pacific of Los Angeles have come down for
a several weeks VlSlt as lne SueStS VI tnelr
son, A. E. Jackson.
Late arrivals at Hotel Arcadia: Mrs. A.
F. Stewart d. o. Arnold, Los Angeles; Mrs.
r. A. Saragean and daughter Denver, Col. i;
Mrs. H. K. Behan and child. Arizona; c. S.
Scott, H. Francis, San Francisco.
Mrs. Arthur Jackson left on this after
Moons steamer for San Francisco on a visit
to her mother, Mrs. Frank Lawrence.
Jose Machado was accidentally shot in
the fOot today nv Pete RadillO. The bullet
entered the third toe, breaking the bone,
and came out through the ball of the foot.
Miss Bessie Rose of Ballona has returned
to Santa Monica to attend school this
winter.
The ladies of the Church Of the United
Brethren in Christ will give a missionary
tea at the chapel on the South Side on
Wednesday afternoon, September 18th.
The man-yacht did not sail yesterday
owing to the high wind.