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The herald., 1897-03-24
Ayers Queer Figuring and
Strange Advices
THE ENGINEERS ESTIMATES
A REALLY REMARKABLE DIF-
FERENCE OF OPINION
Senator Frye Constant Visitor to
the War Office Who Has Soon
vincedv the Secretary

"a special dispatch to the San Fran
cisco Examiner dated Washington,
March 81, says:
Until congress signifies its wishes to
the war department no steps VIII pe
taken looking to the improvement or
San Pedro harbor This Information
comes from an authoritative source. Sec
retary Alger has decided that the esti-
mate of the engineers that $4,000 600 Will
be sufficient to complete the work on
this harbor is entirely too low. rms
sum, it is conceded, will be enough to
make a harbor OF refuge, but not to
construct a deepwater harbor, as con-
templated by the act of congress.
1t is said that several engineer officers
have Informed Secretary Alger that It
will require at least S5,000,000 to build
q breakWater and dredge the inner har-
bor and lagoon at San Pedro ana 70
make such a harbor as is contemplated.
Secretary Alger will make special re-
port to congress, stating that in the
opinion of the engineers the amount ap-
propriated for the construction of har-
bor of refuge and commerce at San Pc
dro is insufficient. and that it will be
necessary to provide a larger amount
before any contracts can be let. 1t is
said that Secretary Alger is really anX-
ious that the work be commenced upon
this harbor, but has been convinced
that the project cannot pe coHpieteu
with the amount already provided. For
this reason he will request congress TO
increase the amount.
The friends of San Pedro are puz-
zled at the action Of thI secretary OF
war and are yet unable to decide whether
or not Huntington has hand in the
matter. The inference is that he has.
For several weeks Senator Frye, who
has been a persistent advocate of Santa
Monica for the location of deepwater
harbor in Southern California, has been
a constant visitor at the war depart
ment Both Senator White and Col.
Otis filed protests with Secretary Alger
against any action being taken which
would in any way nullify the findings
of the last board. General Alger prom
ised to examine the report of this board
and notify Senator White of any criti-
cism he had to make. Senator White
is now on his way to California and will
not know OF any action of the secretary
of war until too late to take any i'm
mediate steps.
1t is not known what engineer officers
were consulted about the matter. The
secretary of war simply says that he
has been advised that the work will
cost 5000, 900. but does not say who has
given the advice.
The herald., 1897-03-24
RAILROAD AND TRAFFIC
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAIL
WAY MAY REOPEN A LINE
improvements to the Southern Pa
cifc's City Ticket offices-Rail-
road Visitors in the City

r. II. Warren, a well-known railroad
conductor, of Denver, Col, is in the
city. Mr.. Warren assisted in the con-
struction of the Manitou and Pixies
Peak railway, more Familiarity known as
"the cog-wheel route" In speaking
of the road he said to a Herald reporter:
"The feasibility of it's construction was
conceived in 1888. Grading was COM
menced in 1889 and the golden spike was
driven in 1890 In less than eight miles
a grade of 1918 feet is overcome. The
roadbed is on an average eighteen feet
wide, and is built almost wholly on solid
rock. There is no trestle work what
ever. The three short bridges on the
line are of iron, resting on solid masonry.
The exact length of the road is 1882
feet, and the average grade is 16 per cent,
or s44S feet to the mile. The equipment
of the rolling stock has recently been
improved, and today it is one of the
most substantially constructed and
best-paying roads of its kind In the
country. am on my way to Lower
The herald., 1897-03-24
VENTURA COUNTY

relief has been extended to many the
past winter. Last month there were
forty-nine indigents on the list drawing
from 81 to $40 per month each from the
county. A large number of them are very
aged.
Los Angeles parties have recently
started a steam laundry here, which Is
highly appreciated by the public who are
hoping that it will thin out the Chinese
who make but do not spend their money
here.
The united Sunday schools of this
county will hold an institute here on the
26th inst. An interesting, varied and
lengthy program has been prepared.
An all-day session will be held and a
large attendance is anticipated.
Last week the California Asphalt
company of Pittsburg, Pa, bought the
Mitchell property near the depot, and
will erect a crude oil refinery which will
give employment to fifty men.
At the meeting of the board of super
visors last week ordinance No 60, which
closes the saloons on Sunday, was re-
peaied.
The county hospital is croweded with
patients 1t is the intention of the SUI
pervisors to build an addition to it this
summer
Bishop Montgomery of Los Angeles
will administer confirma ton at the mis-
sion of st. Buenaventura in May. Rev.
Joseph Nunan, the pastor, is diligently
instructing all who avail themselves of
this important sacrament. The League
of the Sacred Heart is constantly in
creasing.
The Lenten services are we'll attended
at the old mission. The new pastor is
highly appreciated, his sermons being
very instructive.
Miss Kittie Carey of this city, a painter
of ability. is completing a firs't-class
course in Los Angeles. The specimens in
crayon and water colors prove talent.
Mrs. L. Schiappa Petra, who has been
visiting her many friends in Los An
geles, returned to her home here last
week.
Mrs. w. A. Hobson and Mrs. Charles
Williams of this town are visiting friends
in Los Angeles.
Misses Eva and Lizzie Solari are visit
ing their sister. Mrs. Kohler, at Pasa-
dera.
w. Fl. Reilly and family left for Wat
sonville last week on a visit to relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Denman left on Sunday
last for Newark, N j., by way Of the Sun
set Limited.
Mr.. and Mrs W. Fl. Conner returned
last week from their wedding trip.
The Eureka on her northbound trip
last week loaded at this port 1886 boxes
of oranges, AZ boxes lemons, "a boxes
tangerines, so sacks dried apricots and
six tons general merchandise.
For the season so far we have had
1914 inches OF rain. This insures good
crops.
The herald., 1897-03-24
VENTURA

VENTURA, March 23.-(Regular Cor
respondence) The excitement here about
the gold discovery in the Ojai valley
near Nordhoff, continues, slate advices
are that the ore is proving richer as
the ledge is being developed. About one
month ago Lewis Green while digging
well struck the ledge, which at fourteen
feet assayed $14 per ton; also a well
defined ledge has been traced from
Sisas mountain clear along the length
of the Ojai valley to Matilda. Hundreds
Of claims nave been taken up between
Nordhoff and Matilda, and the lovely
Ojai valley has been turned into genu-
inc mining camp.
An old and expert miner, who has re-
sided here and in the mining regions of
Calaveras county for thirty years says
that the Ojai region is rich in gold; that
he is engaged in mining a locality in the
mountains near NOrGhoff where there Is
much blasting to be done, where the rock
has assayed s37 per ton.
In early days the MeXicans found mug
gets of gold in the creeks near Matilda,
and what is now known as the Ayers
ranch.
AS wood and water are abundant and
the climate perfection, making it the
ideal camping ground of California, it
will cause this favored region to be VS.
tied by thousands in quest of the golden
fleece as well as health.
Captain Cross, the promoter Of the
Nordhofr and Ventura railway is ex-
pected here this week. The right OF way
ana money to build the road have been
secured and the road will surely be built
this summer.
Dixie Thompson. an enterprisng and
wealthy farmer of this county, and who
owns hundreds of acres of valuable
property east of the town limits, has
made proposition to the supervisors for
the construction of boulevard 100 feet
wide as far as the Telegraph road, and
has given eight and one-third acres Of
land for that purpose, the only condition
to this generous Gift being that the
county set out shade trees along each
side OF the road. construct, repair and
sprinkle the road and furnish water for
the trees and shrubbery. Being in full
view and close to the sea, this would be
one of the finest bouleVards amid com
bined ocean, valley and mountain seen
cry in California.
Mr.. Thompson has also subdivided his
extensive rancho into small tracts, thus
giving people of small means an oppor-
tunity Of securing home amid beauti-
full surroundings.
Icy cold north windshave prevailed for
the past four days. Owing to the great
changes in the day and night tempera-
ture influenza and throat troubles are
prevailing.
Ventura county has no poor house and
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manager and one Of the proprietors Of

manager and one Of the proprietors OF
the Spreckles Bros. Commercial COM
pany at San Diego, arrived yesterday,
accompanied by his wife and Rev. u:
T. Perkins, well-known divine OF
Louisville, KY The party are quartered
at the Van Nuys. Captain Hinde is also
manager Of the Santa Fe wharf at san
Diego.
A Raymond & whitcomb excursion
party of seven coaches came up from san
Diego yesterday. Writing Riverside IN
the afternoon and spending the night at
Hotel Green in Pasadena.
C. @. Worden, superintendent OF the
bridge and building department or the
Northern California railway company.
left yesterday xor Cajon Pass, where a
new steel bridge ID being constructed.
He expects to be absent one week.
J.E. Mcneil, roadmaster of the South
ern California railway, was out on tour
of inspection as far as San Bernardino
yesterday.
The Santa Fe sent a special car yes
terday to Phoenix, Ariz, with fifty y-three
Japanese aboard. They will work In the
canaigre fields near that city.
General Passenge and Ticket Agent
w. B. Kniskern. of the Chicago and
| Northwestern, who has been spending a
week in Southern California. accom-
panied by his family. came up from San
Diego early yesterday morning in his
private car, and spent greater portion
of the day at Mount Lowe. Mr.. Knis-
kern and family will leave today for
Monterey and other points Of interest IN
! the northern part OF the state.
The new improvements in the city
ticket office OF the Southern Pacific
company are about completed. the place
now being in the hands OF the painters,
w. T. McLinn Of the legal department
| Of the Union Pacific system at Omaha
| Neb., srrived yssteydsy, accompanied
The herald., 1897-03-24
Captain stogdale Located

A telegram was yesterday received by
Chief of Police Glass from the New York
city authorities stating that Capt. Rob
ert ]. Stogdale, the invalid British off,
Ger who started from this city for a
trip to his old home in Hull, England,
had been located I'M one of the hospitals
of that city, desperately sick, paralyzed
and unable to even speak. He was
found in hotel penniless. having been
robbed OF his steamer ticket ard every
cent he possessed. Mrs. Stogdale left
on last nights train to go to her hus-
hand'a side
The herald., 1897-03-24
TO RAISE THE TARIFF
Meeting of the Citrus Fruitgrowers'
Committee-Energetic Campaign

A melting of the general tariff commit
tee OF California fruit growers was held
at the chamber of commerce yesterday
afternoon. George Frost of Riverside
presided and the following members
were present: n. W. Blanchard, Ven
tuFa county; B. A. Woodford, San Ber-
nardino county; L. H. 3. Chamblin,
Riverside county; f. Q. Story. Los An
gele,s county, and Il. F. c. Klokke, repre-
senttng Orange county.
The members reviewed the work al
ready accomplished by the representa-
tives at Washington ard expressed sat-
isfactidn at the progress made.
A vote of thanks was extended to Col.
II. G. Otis and G.. ]. Griffith of this city
for the assistance which they have rem
dered the representatives, in their work
of securing high rate OF tariff on citrus
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Ties

General Freight and Passenger Agent
w. j. Cox, of the Terminal railway, IN
on his way to the city of Mexico on busi-
ness connected with his road.
Private Secretary Arthur Henderson
is successfully attending to the import
ant duties of General Manager NeVins
during the latter's absence IN Chlcego.
C. o. Johnson. general Pacinc coast
agent for the Chicago and Great West
ern railway system, arrived yesterday
from San Francisco in the interest OF
his road.
John p Lindsey, an attache OF the Sc
cret service department of the Atchison'
Topeka and Santa Fe railway, has ar
rived from Chicago. and IL domiciled a.
the Hollenbeck.
Captain Charles T. Hinde, general
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fruits. A vote of thanks was also extend
ed to John yucca of Chicago in appre-
citation OF his efforts in the same oirec-
ton
The secretary was instructed to re-
quest James MacLachlan to remain In
Washington and continue the good work
which he has started in behalf OF the
California citrus fruit producers
President Frost was requested TO
write to each of the citrus fruit growers
representatives at Washington, giving
his views on how the work should be
carried on as he had expressed them at
the meeting. This related especially to
the matter OF securing a tariff of one
cent per pound on citrus fruit instead OF
a three-fourths cent rate. as was pre-
sented to the tariff representatives.
The herald., 1897-03-24
A F,,reral rrain to Rossdale

The funeral of John Ackerman, for
many years a conductor on the lines OF
the Los Angeles electric railway. who
was found dead in his bed Monday morn
ing, took place yesterday afternoon. A
funeral train OF electric cars left the un-
dertaking rooms OF Sharp & Samson at
2 pm, conveying the casket and mourn
ers to Rosedale cemetery. Transporta-
ton was free and many friends and COM
panions of the deceased conductor ac-
companied the body TO the grave. The
train was an innovation in this city,
being the first of its kind yet run over
the lines
The herald., 1897-03-24
They are here for the

by his daughter. They are here for the
formers health.
T. A. Grady. the well-known excursion
manager OF the Burlington system, ar
rived in Los Angeles yesterday from Chi
cago, and will remain until after La
Fierta. Mr.. Grady predicts that there
will be quite a number of eastern tour
istr arrive to enjoy the approaching fes-
tivities.
A. E. Gee, a representative ofthe San
Francieco and North Pacific railway,
came down yesterday from the northern
metropolis on railroad business.
Hugh b. Rice. the local representative
of the Oceanic Steamship company. has
a party of Southern California people
booked for a six months tour Of Europe.
The start will be made during the early
part of May.
The herald., 1897-03-24
A Dexterous Art

Daniel F. Ames gave talk yesterday
afternoon at the Los Angeles business
college on the methods used by an ex-
pert examiner TO detect forged hand
writing He exhibited photographs of
the forged copies of the notorious Fair
will and deeds besides using many other
documents for illustration.
The herald., 1897-03-24
A Pi.cs ol Parchment

When unwritten on, is not more colorless
than the cadaverous countenances OF those
unfortunate persons whom we are accus-
toned to cali "confrmed invalids." What
a misnomer! implying. too. despair, CIV
ing up for lost! As long as the vivifying
nower OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can
be felt and that 1t is possible so long as
there is no absolute collapse of the facul-
ties. fresh vitality can be infused into
wasted, feeble frames; color and flesh can
be Brought back to the wasted, pallid
che~xs with this grand sheet anchor Of the
debilitated and the sickly. 1t is q tonic Of
the greatest potency and the utmost purity.
nensia. bilious, malarious. rheumatic, ner-
yous and kidney complaints. Appetite and
sleep are greatly aided by IT.; 1t counteracts
the effects of undue fatigue, or excitement
qucnces OF exposure in inclement weather
or damp clothing.
The herald., 1897-03-24
California to figure on an extensive rail-
road enterprise

Joel West, master mechanic Of the
Burlington route, with headquarters at
Galesburg, ILL.,, and one Of the best
known railroad men in that state, Is at
the Sisters hospital in this city In a
very critical condition, suffering from
Bright's disease. Mr.. West il held in
high esteem by the Burlington officials.
he having been in the employ of that
company for thirty-six years. Every
thing possible for his comfort Is being
done by T. II. Duzan. the local represen-
tative of the Burlington system, and
other friends.
It is reported that the Southern CAL
ifornda railroad will at an early date
commence the rebuilding of six miles OF
roadbed between their Temecula and
De Luz branches, thus reopenins their
through line to San Diego from san
Bernardino.
The herald., 1897-03-24

wall paper. late styles. low prices. at
A. a. Eckstrom's. "a South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-03-24

Mechanics Tools. Furrey's. l5s North
Spring.
The state herald., 1897-04-02
NOTES FROM FOREIGN LANDS

The st. Petersburg newspapers an
nounce that the king of Siam will visit
there next Summer.
A memorial to Elizabeth Barrett
Browning is about to be placed in Kel-
loe church, Durham. where she was
baptized.
The princess Of Wales and Princess
Victoria are expected at Copenhagen
early in March on a visit to Prince and
Princess Charles Of Denmark.
The hereditary grand duke of Baden
n first cousin OF the German emperor,
has been appointed general in com
mand of the eighth army corps.
The budget committee Of the Nor
weElan storthing has unanimously
nominated DR.. Nansen as professor Of
zoology at the Christiania University.
Herr Gustav Elm, the Czech polltl-
clan. writer and party leader, died
rather suddenly In Florence while max
ing a tour for the benefit of his health.
It Is announced from 81. Petersburg
that the Emperor Francis Joseph VIII
return the cars visit on April p. The
emperor VIII DE accompanied by Count
Goluchowski.
The gold yield Of Western Australia
for the year 1896 amounted to PSI. .2G-
ounces. beins an increase OF 1878
ounces as compared with that OF tho
previous year
The details Of tho Emperor william
return visit 10 the ear were. It 10 re-
ported. settled during Count Muraviena
visits to Berlin and Ki and viii prob,
ably be made known shortly.
Mime. Munkacsy, the wlfo Of the cole
brated artist. In a letter to a relative
residing at Buda-Pcsth. Expresses the
hope that after O period of complete
rest her husband VIII recover his
health. She adds that he already feels
much better
The state herald., 1897-04-02

extinction. According to usage. the
Pope ofiiciates this day at mass in ST.
Peters. and he does so with every i'm
posing accessory that can be devised
From hall in the adjoining palace OF
the Vatican he is borne into the
church, under circumstances OF the ut
most splendor. Seated in his Sedia
Gestatoria. his vestments blaze with
gold: on his head he wears the tiara,
tall round gilded cap representing
triple crown, which is understood to
signify spiritual power, temporal pow
er and the union of both. Beside him
are borne the "fabelli,' or large fans,
composed of ostrich feathers, in which
are set the eye-like parts of peacock's
feathers. to signify the eyes or vgl-
lance of the church. Over him is borne
SILK canopy richly fringed. After
ofhciatlng at mass at the high altar
the Pope is with the same ceremony
and to the sound of music borne back
| through the crowded church to the bal
| cony over the central doorway. There
rising from his chair of state and en-
vironed by his principal officers, he
pronounces benedction, with indul-
gence and absolution. This is the most
imposing of all the ceremonies. at
Rome at this eason. The crowd is
| most dense Immediately under the bal
cony at which the Pope appears, for
there papers are thrown down contain
Ing a copy of the prayers that have
been uttered. and ordinarily there is a
scramble to catch them. On the even
Ing OF Easter Sunday the dome and
other exterior parts of st. Peters are
beautifully illuminated with lamps.
II there be any country which has
escaped the invasion of civilization and
a revolution In manners 1t is assuredly
the Vorarlberg. in the Tyrol. This
primitive region begins where the ordi-
nary traveller stops, wcaried with the
beauties OF Switzerland. and hesitating
whether he should abandon the high
roads to rough 1t In the difficult passes
| OF these mountains
The state herald., 1897-04-02
The coin of the Realm.

A captain in n regiment stationed lu NH
tai. when paying hia rHWruy one hHT.
ChhnCCd 60 give man % lIfuHHnHl NHIi
crown, which, ais one would naturally rh.
ppct bears "thr Image aud flpUuu
II President knrEcr.
The man brought o back lH rbn pHy iHhlr
aud said Co the eHpiBlns "lIu-n. Hlr yHU.NH
given me q bad hIif
The officer took fhU 1lu. Hui without
looking at 10, rang 70 uu IHr table and then
remarked "lI aHur1. 100 right bIrstrr.
What's wrong With itF
you luke I'd iI sIr-" Haa thr rrpIy
Tie captain glanced Ht 'Hr uflH. slYlnE
"tt's 900 HFht man ~ VIII plss lu lhr eau.
teen"
This apparently satisfied iHssfrr. who
walked on making fUr rpmHrhE "lf FHH
say ~ sn right sir b o. B rights hUr lts
the Hrst time I've arrl the queen WI
whlskpra 100 AuHWUra
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The Easter fire in particular, which
has not fallen into disuse even in our
own times. in some parts OF the south
OF Germany. is probably Of pagan orr
gin, and its institution, like that OF so
many ether OF the corruptions which
disfgui ed the primitive churches,
seems not to have been altogether
foreign to sound policy, for the most
respectable bishops had persuaded
themselves that the ignorant rustics
would more chcerfully renounce the
sGperstitions of paganism II they found
some resemblance, some compensation,
in the bosom of Christianity. The old
chronicles record twofold celebra-
ton Of the Easter fire. the one held
within and the other outside the sa-
cred edifce.
On Easter Eve It was usual for the
Jews to make bonfire In the open
air. into which all leavened bread was
cast. In Jerusalem at the present day
ceremony is performed which is
called the Miracle OF the Easter
Fire" The Latin churches have not
taken part in this ceremony for the
last three hundred years The Roman
Catholics protest against IT, and 1t is
now managed entirely by the Greek
and other churches of the Orient.
with the Greeks.
The Greeks say that the miracle has
been celebrated ever since the days OF
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tho Apostles. Most Of the pilgrims Of
the Eastern churchcs believe that the
FIRE actually comes down from heaven,
and that they are able to ignite their
candles from flames sent by God. This
holy fre appears precisely at two
o'clock In tho afternoon every Easter
Saturday In the tomb OF the Holy Sc
pulehre. All the lights OF the church
have been put out beforehand. and the
people stand for hour aud walt for the
holy Gre. There are holes In the walls
OF the sepulehre Itself. and through
these candles are passed to the Patrl-
arch OF Jerusalem. who Is inside. He
lights them with the sacrcd fame and
hands them out burning. Other can
dies are lighted from these and mes
scngers. running. carry the holy fire
all over Palestine. TO Bethlehem and
10 Nazareth, 10 the Sea Of Gaillce and
to tho different parts Of tho earth
from which the pilgrims come. Tho In
tercst In this ceremony Ia aS great rs
that which surround the Passion Play
at Obcrnmmergau The night before
the miracle hundred sleep In the dif-
fcrcnt chapels md In the rotunda IN
order to hold good places for the NOR
row, and during thu day the churches
are thronEcd to such m extent that
people are often Injured by the crush.
Easter sunday In Rome.
In Rome. AS might be expected. Eas-
ter Sunday Is celebrated with elaborate