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The herald., 1897-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Rittman of Cleve-
land, o. came over on the Falcon on
Wednesday, meaning to return the same
day, but they were so entranced with the
beauties and attractions of the island
that they decided to stay.
Passengers of the Falcon are daily en- :
joying marvelously beautiful vision of
the wonders of the deep. On Wednesday
there was a continuous and ever varying
display of the gigantic jelly fish, trim
med with every shade of purple and
crimson.
A few more warm days and the fisher
men are confident that the sea bass and
yellowtail will be here in plenty. The
first sea bass of the season were cap
tured off Pebbly beach on Tuesday even
ing. There is already good deep sea and
bottom fishing; several ladies under
Captain McDonald's guidance secured a
fine string of grouper yesterday
+ The buzz of the saw and the knock Of
the hammer pervade Avalon in prepar-
alton for the comfort and accommoda-
tion of the host of visitors that are con-
fidently expected during the coming sea-
son.
The magic isle" is looking its very
best, and no tourist can afford to neglect
to visit this beauty spot of Southern
California That the majority of them
are recognizing this fact, the daily ar
rivals on the Falcon seems to indicate.
The herald., 1897-04-09
MONRoVIA

MONROvIA, April S.-(Regular Cor
respondence) There has been another
resigna ton from the city board of trus-
tees. This time c. E. Slosson shakes off
the councilmanic mantle and 1t falls
upon c. G. Rogers, and there is no ques-
ton but that he will wear it worthily.
Mr.. Slosson gives as reason for resign
ing that he is soon to go east for an ex-
tended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Harris have just
returned from a months visit to the
national capital, whittier Mr. Harris was
called to attend a meeting Of the Mara
time Canal Company of Nicaragua, OF
which he is member. During their
visit in Washington they had the pleas
ure of a visit to President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley.
The funeral of w. F. Lancaster. one of
Duarte's foremost citizens, occurred on
Monday afternoon. Deceased was 50
years of age, and had been a resident Of
Duarte for seven years. He leaves q
widow, two sons and a daughter.
Miss Annie Burnett, daughter of Cap
tain Lloyd, president of the First Ma
tional bank of Fort Worth, Texas, with
her friend. Mrs. Moores, are the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Harris. They will,
probably spend two or three months
here, and afterward take trip to the
Yosemite.
Ralph Cross, who returned home few
days ago from Sacramento, where he
was employed as a stenographer during
the session of the legislature, is quite III
with malarial fever.
George w. Smith committed suicide at
| the Yost ranch, three miles from here,
Wednesday night. He was discovered
hanging from a tree near the house.
Smith came to Monrovia about four
months ago from Ventura county, and
had gone down the valley to put in a
crop of cabbage. No reason has been
given for his wish to end his life.
A. e. Sexton of Chicago is visiting his
friend C. F. Moore.
Ninety carloads are said to be the
amount of Monrovia's orange and lemon
crop this year.
Mrs. Meredith Of Duarte left yesterday
for Ironton, Ohio, accompanied by her
niece.
Two Monrovia lads j. H. Todd, aged
49, and L. A. Killian, aged SO. went to
the hills Tuesday and are engaged in
placer mining.
The lecture Tuesday evening at the
opera house by Charles Seymour was
literary treat.
Mr.. Waldon of Los Angeles has pur-
chased five acres at the corner of Grand
avenue and Charlotte street, and will
improve the property by setting it out
to orange trees and building house.
The herald., 1897-04-09
ORANGE COUNTY

wrenched, and his hands and forehead
somewhat bruised, but he will suffer
no permanent inconvenience from the
mishap.
D. G. McClay and Tax Collector r.
l.. Freeman are enjoying a trout fish
ing expedition in Trabuco canyon.
Horace c. Kellogg. formerly of Graf
ton, N. D., father of Mrs. H. Clay Kel-
logg of Santa Ana, a gentleman we'll
known in North Dakota, came down
from Los Angeles today on a business
trip. He will return to Los Angeles to-
morrow and drive back again to spend
some weeks looking over the country,
with a view to locating here.
Funeral services over the remains of
John Harris were held at the family
home near Westminster this morning.
The deceased was the father of County
Treasurer Richard Harris, and was well
known and highly respected throughout
this section.
A part of the road to the Santa Ana
cemetery has, through an official act of
the board of supervisors, been made
public thoroughfare. and will now re-.
ceive some needed Improvement at the
expense of the county.
AT their meeting yesterday afternoon
the supervisors denied a request pre-
sented by H. A. Peabody and E. A.
White, as committee from the cham
ber of commerce. for permission to erect
q 100-foot Flagstaff on the court house
site. 1t was the intention of the cham
ber of commerce to dedicate the pole
to the Stars and Stripes, and to use it
as well for the display Of weather bureau
signals.
County Clerk Brock yesterday even
ing issued a marriage license to ]. Burt
Stowell and Sophia Margaret Trinkl both
Of Los Angeles. The couple were mar
ried by Justice Harrington, and have
since returned to Los Angeles. The
groom is fireman of chemical engine No.
2 in that city.
Col F. D. Butterfleld of the Derby
line, Vermont, and J. L. p. Morrill, of
Los Angeles. visited Santa Ana yester-
day, and in company with H. C. Hill
took pleasant drive. The visitors re-
turned to Los Angeles on the evening
train.
Mrs. A. Peters of San Pedro is in the
city on q weeks visit to Mrs. Helen
Meredith on East Washington avenue.
The herald., 1897-04-09
EAGLE ROCK

EAGLE ROCK, Cal, April s.-(Reg
ular Correspondence.) The enthusiasm,
concerning the Los Angeles and Pasa-
dena boulevard project instead Of di-
minishing. is increasing daily. Another
meeting at the school house last night
demonstrated the fact that not only were
the people of Eagle Rock fully alive to
the Importance of offering great induce
ments to bring the boulevard here, but
they are receiving the hearty support
of the people Of Verdugo and Glendale.
as they say they can connect with 1t near
the residence of Andrew Glassell, and
have the pleasure of driving to the city
through Griffith park. The right of way
is now granted from Scoville park at the
arroyo near Pasadena to the Sisters
hospital on Bellevue avenue, in Los Ar
geles, and no difficulty is anticipated
in its extention to Alvarado street.
Among many other important matters
discussed at last nights meeting in con-
nection with the boulevard was one in
regard to securing hundred acres from
Johnson and Bradbury near Eagle Rock,
and including the rock itself, for park.
1t is one of the most romantic and pic
The herald., 1897-04-09
ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, April S-(Regular Cor
respondence.) A heavy wind is blow
ing from the east this morning, and the
air is full of dust and sand. The wind
is quite warm and will dry out the
surface of the ground quite rapidly.
Some apprehension is felt as to the
effect it will have on the beet crop, as
the soil in some localities is quite light
and the seed and young peets are liable
to be blown out of the ground.
A. L. Lewis will start to San Fran
cisco Monday morning to attend the
grand council of the order of Chosen
Friends, which convenes there on the
18th He will remain until the 9th, to
attend the meeting Of the grand parlor
of the N. s. G. W., which convenes on
that date.
Mrs. H. C. Cross, who is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. ]. D. Lane, was called to
Los Angeles Tuesday on account of the
illness of her granddaughter.
The Savings, Loan and Building asso-
citation elected the following directors
at the annual meeting Saturday even
ing: j. p. Zeyn. H. w. Chynoweth, j.
Backs, Joseph Helmson, r. Melrose, H
A. Dickel, A. L. Lewis N. F. Steadman.
H. A. McWilliams. F. Crist, w. F. Mid
dleham.
Peter Weisel is off to Milwaukee on a
business trip for couple of weeks.
Mrs. Emma Hilmer of MADEIRA is Wis
iting friends in this city.
Frank Reynolds is building again on
the site where his residence was burned
a short time ago.
Ed Tisnerat Of Alamitos was in the
city today.
The herald., 1897-04-09
ONTARIO

ONTARIO, April S.-(Regular Cores
pondence. Miss Barbara j. Bradford
died on Monday morning of consump-
tion. There are few young ladies in
Ontario so universally liked as Miss
Bradford. She came to Ontario with
her parents in the early days of the COL
ony, and has always been prominent
in church and social circles. The funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon, and was
one of the largest ever held in Ontario.
Miss ]. S. Vance, for the last two
months in charge of the department of
English literature at Chaffey college.
was given a farewell reception by the
students on Tuesday evening. During
the evening the students presented Miss
Vance with a beautiful set of books as
a token of their esteem.
Rev. William Huelster pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, has resigned
his pastorate. He and his family left
yesterday for DeKalb, Ill.
II. w. Leach has been appointed to
take the school census of Ontario, and
will enter upon his duties next week.
Mr.. A. A. Piddington has retired from
the Record, and will remove to River
eide. Mr.. Piddington has been in On
tario for thirteen years, and will be
missed in manv circles. Mr.. r. c. p.
The herald., 1897-04-09
SAN BERNHRDINO COUNTY

Smith will assume control of the Rec
ord.
| The public library has recently re-
ceived a considerable donation of new
books.
/ The fruit shipments for the week only
aggregated 5A carloads. March ship
| ments' amounted to 421a carloads.
| The Salvation army announces pho
| nograph concert at their barracks Fri
| day evening
! William Meggat died yesterday at
| North Ontario. He was a newcomer.
| and leaves a wife who is not expected
| TO live more than a few weeks, and four
small children
| Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rankin were ten
dered surprise party at the Magnolia
Villa hotel at North Ontario Tuesday
evening. About thirty guests were pres
cnt. The amusements of the evening
were dancing and cards.
| H. c. Oakley has returned from
Randsburg.
| p. Nelson and wife are among the
recent eastern arrivals. They came
from Iowa.
| Miss Bertha Jones has returned from
Los Angeles, where she has been for
| a couple of months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bird and Mrs
| George B. Ford are visiting at San Di-
| ego this week.
Mrs. and Miss Schumacher of Riv-
| erside are visisting Ontario friends.
E. F. Randolph has returned from
| Randsburg.
r. Fred jackson was called to London,
Canada this morning by the serious III
ness of his wife.
DR.. and Mrs c. r. Sykes are visiting
| friends at Beaumont.
| Mrs. w. S. Whitehead and family of
Boise City, Idaho, are the guests of
Mrs. Whitehead's EGents, Mr.. and Mrs.
| p Strehle.
The herald., 1897-04-09
REDLANDS

REDLANDS, April S.-(Regular Cor
respondence.) There was an unusually
large attendance at the meeting of the
Redlands Horticultural club yesterday
to listen to Professor e. w. Hilgard's
scientific and instructive address on
THE Fertilization of Orange. Groves"
Communications were received from
Frank Virgins, secretary of the Los
Angeles chamber of commerce, and from
other members of the local committee
having in charge the committee work at
Washington in support of an increased
tariff on citrus fruit A thousand dol
lars is asked from San Bernardinocoun-
~ as contribution to the expenses of
the committee at Washington. The
proportion of this amount desired from
Redlands is $500 or 5000.
After some discussion a committee,
consisting of ]. S. Edwards, c. r. Payne
and A. b. Ruggles. was appointed by
the chair to engage a solicitor to call
upon the growers of citrus fruits and ask
them to contribute funds for this pur-
pose upon basis of 20 cents an acre of
citrus groves and one-third of a cent
box on last seasons orange and lemon
crop.
"A resolution asking Senators Perkins
and White to insist upon a tariff by the
pound on citrus fruits. and, If possible
rate of one cent a pound, was unani-
mously passed and the secretary was
instructed to forward copy to Senators
Perkins and White.
Ben Stufflet, who spent the winter in
Redlands for his health, but left for
Reading, Pa, Sunday, died on the train
between Yuma and Tucson. The body
was embalmed at Tucson, and will be
taken east by the widow, who was with
her husband.
A test of grape fruits to determine the
best variety adapted to conditions of
climate and soil in Southern California
was made by a number of Redlands ex-
perts yesterday afternoon. The results
of similar test made some weeks ago
have been very widely discussed, par
ticularly by the horticultural press of
the state. At yesterdays test the Flor
ida Seeding was unanimously given first
place for quality. size and shape The
Triumph was second choice, and for the
third there was difference of opinion
between the Joslyn and the Imeprial.
The herald., 1897-04-09

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Southern District of California. Where
as. on the 31st day of March, 1897, the Pa
libel in the district court Of the United
States for the southern district Of Calfor-
mia against the steam tug boat Tiger, OF
the port of Wilmington, her boats, tackle,
apparel and furniture in a cause Of con-
tract civil and maritime. And. whereas.
by virtue of process in due form OF law.
of April 1897, have seized and taken the
said steam tug boat, Tiger" her boats.
tackle, apparel and furniture. and have her
in my custody. Notice is hereby giver, Lhs
a district court will be held in the United
States court room. in the city Of Los An
geles, on the goth day of April. 1897. for the
trial of said premises. and the owner Or
owners and all persons who may have or
claim any interest. are hereby cited tc bn|
and appear at the time and place afore-
said, 10. show cause. If any they have, Way
a final decree should not pass as pray ed.
MA. COVARRUBIAS, us. Marshal. ~
The herald., 1897-04-09
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

rangement will be chosen to decide
which of the pretty girls of the institutes
| are to be honored with seats In the tally
| no, also other important details.
| The Y. M. c. A. deserves credit for
| providing Pasadena people with a most
delightful series of concerts and enter
, tainments this month. The next event
in the course is the appearance of Arthur
Loining. impersonator and monologist
at the Presbyterian church. on Thurs
day evening. April 18th.
When the New Raymond hotel will be
built no one seems to know, but in let
ters written to friends here by Mr. Ray
mond says that it will be built. The
plans to be used have been drawn up by
Architect T. w. Parkes. who is putting
on the finishing touches during leisure
moments. ..
The Hotel Green will proba bly, close
May Sth. No definite time has certainly
been set, but as near as can be judged
by the departure of tourists, which has
already begun. this will be the date.
The Americus club drilled last night In
front of the city hall. There was good
attendance and the members are enthu-
siastic over the honor conferred upon
them by the Fiesta committee.
A man named Boyd. charged by DR.
Thomas with malpracticing veterinary
surgery. has been arrested and will be
tried in the recorders court tomorrow
morning.
PERSONAL
W. A. Heiss and family are spending a
few days on their ranch at La Canyada
A. r. Metcalfe went to Riverside to-
day on legal business.
Mrs. Henderson, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. H. K Macon
ber, leaves tomorrow for her home in
the east.
Mr. and Mrs. Craven of Bellefontainc
street have returned from a visit to
Riverside
]. A. Jacobs Is spending his time al
Long Beach on account of i'll health.
Miss Linds and son of Casa Grande
left today for San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Evans have re-
turned from Catalina.
Mrs. Billings and daughter of the Mira
monte left this morning for San Fran
ciso.
Miss Bragdon of Hotel Green enter
tained at dinner last evening.
Bert Chadwick and Clifford Wood have
returned from Switzer's camp.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Grandin of ST. Lou
is, who have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Coggswell, left last night for San Fran
cisco.
I. L. Marsh of Peoria is guest in the
city.
H. c. Allen made a trip around the
kite-shaped track today.
Miss Bessie Churchill of Pomona is a
guest of friends in this city.
Irwin Gould is the guest of friends at
Covina.
Councilman Patten is out again, hav-
ing recovered from the grip.
Miss Halsey of South Madison avenue
leaves on the 2t0h for the east.
The herald., 1897-04-09

Mrs. S. J. Andrews, who spent the
winter here with her son, Clarence Mea-
cham, departed yesterday for her home
in Mukowonago, Ill.
Harry Drips and wife of Santa Mon
lea are here attending the bedside of
Mr.. Drips' father, who is seriously i'll.
Mrs. C. E. French aud daughter, Mrs.
Elmer Burns, are visiting Mrs. T. B.
Van Alstyne, near Tustin. They will
return home Saturday.
J. P Johnson has arrived home from
a four-months' prospecting tour in the
vicinity of Randsburg and Dove
Springs. Mr. Johnston reportes the min
ing camps very lively, and says he has
located claims which promise to yield
a good grade of ore when properly de-
veloped. He says the desert climate
this winter has been unusually severe
severe and has retarded the work of
development
Invitations are out for a calico ball
to be given by the Fraternal Aid asso-
citation of Anaheim, on Tuesday even
ing. April 20.
Santa Ana commandery, knights
Templar met in regular conclave last
night and transacted regular business.
Special meetings of the commandery
will be held Saturday and Tuesday even
ngs next to confer the Red Cross and
Knight Templar degrees.
w. A. Smith, recently from Chicago,
has accepted position as prescription
druggist with Nit Phillips & Smith.
The coroner's inquest over the remains
found on the beach yesterday at San
-by-the-Sea developed nothing
which would point to the identity of the
dead man.
The herald., 1897-04-09
Notice

THE HERALD PUBLISHING COM
pany, a corporation. duly organized and
existing under and by virtue of the laws OF
the state of California and having Its prln-
cipal place of business in the city of Los
Angeles, county of Los Angeles. state Of
California
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting
of the above entitled corporation. to-wit
The Herald Publishing Company, held on
the 25th day of March, 1897, an asses ssnens
of ten dollars (Sl0) per share upon the cal pi-
tai stock of the said Herald Publishing
Company was levied upon the said capi-
tai stock payable on or before the 80. day
of April, 1897, to the treasurer of the cor
poration, the First National Bank, at its
banking house in the city of Los Angeles.
county of Los Angeles, state of California,
and that any stock upon which the assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the ist cay
of May. 1897, shall become delinquent and
shall be advertised for sale at public auc'
tion, and unless payment is made before,
will be sold on the 18th day of MAY 1897
at twelve o'clock NJ. to pay such delinquent
assessment, together with costs OF adver
tising and expenses of sale.
FRANK A. GIBSON
Temporary Secretary Herald Publishing
Company.
Location of office. 222 w. Third St. Los
Angeles, Cal.
Date of service and first publication.
March 26. 1897 rnyi
The herald., 1897-04-09
AVALON

AVALON, April 8.-(Speciai Corre-
spondence) The arrival of the U. S. S.
Albatross IN the bay on Wednesday
created considerable diversion for the
inhab bitants and visitors. The Albatross
which is chartered by the United States
fish commissioners, steamed up from
San Diego on Tuesday and anchored off
the isthmus on Tuesday night. She is
in command of Captain Mosser, and the
other officers on board are Lieutenant
Birbeck, McGinnis, Fassett and Sterl-
ing, Paymaster Du Bos and DR.. Young
1t is poor time Of the year for the COM
,missioners' officers to investigate the
fishing resources of Catalina's coast, for
at present they have to confine their at
tention to grouper and mackerel. The
Albatross came down from the isthmus
Wednesday morning and after visit to
the grouper beds weighed anchor in the
bay shortly before sundown. A number
of the officers came ashore in the evening
and spent a few enjoyable hours at the
hotel and taking in the sights of the lit
tie town. This morning they have re-
turned to the grouper beds, but promise
a reception this afternoon when the very
valuable and interesting exhibits of fish,
the same as shown at the worlds fair.
will be open to visitors.
Professor Charles F. Holden has been
here for ten days and while the big and
gamy fish are still elusive. he is in daily
training for his first encounter with
something worth having
The island is looking rarely beautiful
with its rich garment Of green, the grass
and foliage being unusually luxurious
this year owing to the plentiful rains.
The extensive improvements that the
Banning brothers are making to their
property this year are now we'll under
way. A very considerable and commo-
dious addition Is being made to- the
Metropolis. and the new stage road from
Avalon over the hills to Eagle ranch,
which promises to provide a surpas-
singly beautiful drive, Is rapidly ASSUME
ing shape.
The herald., 1897-04-09

, 16 feet high. A stage 12x130 feet has been
erected in the rear of the hall and shop
or store room 18x20 feet has been taken
off the front of the building, which
leaves corridor IL feet wide. An addi-
| ton has also been built to the north side
| of the hall, and on the south side w.
Frank Harris, one Of the proprietors is
now completing a neat five-room cot
tage. The Epworth League will be
given the honor of opening the new
opera house with a concert, which will
take place next Tuesday evening.
Tomorrow afternoon the ladies of the
Presbyterian church will give a social
| at the home of Mrs G. w. Wells on
North Glassell street, Orange.
C. Smith of Olive, who has mining in
| terests near Murietta, Riverside coun-
! ty, left for that place on Monday. He
was accompanied by Fred Carpenter.
Miss Minnie Watson of Olive went to
Los Angeles on Tuesday to visit friends.
The lecture given in the Methodist
church on Tuesday evening by Rev.
Thomas Stalker was well attended and
/ quite interesting.
Mr. Warren Small. wife and son Of
Murietta, are visiting friends about
| Orange.
E. 7. Parker shot a condor, measuring
feet from tip to tip, while on fishing
| excursion last week
| Mrs. A. B. Tiffany has gone to visit
| friends at Whittier, Los Angeles, and
possibly Riverside. She expects to be
absent several weeks.
| Mr.. W. H. Burnham of Orange has
| been elected commodore of the Catalina
Yacht club.
Levi Gregory of Ell Modena will preach
in the church at Villa Park on Sunday
! morning, and Rev. Bond will preach at
| Ell Modem.
Mrs. Conaway Of Iowa, who has been
visiting friends at Villa Park, leaves for
| her home this week.
The herald., 1897-04-09
SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA, April 8.-(Regular
Correspondence William Pace of Los
Angeles, an employe of the Southern Pa
visit Mrs PAGES father, Henry King,
ex-chief of police of Los Angeles. Mr..
Pace and his wife were given rooms in
a cottage belonging to John Spier which
Mr.. King had charge of. At about 2
o'clock in the morning Mrs. Pace awak-
ened her husband, telling him there was
some one in the house. Mr.. Pace struck
a match, when revolver was thrust in
his face and a demand made for his
money or his life, an accompanying shot
going through his right leg near the
knee. His wife screamed that her hu5-
band was shot, and the burglar replied
that in that case he might as well finish
both.
Pace called out to him that he was
not hurt at all and for them to take his
money which was in his clothes, that he
only had about $40 with him, and for
them to take that and his clothes too,
and leave them their lives.
The burglar took themoney and then
turned and fired two shots at the fright
ened occupants of the bed, but missed
them in the darkness.
King notified Marshal Dexter, who
went to the place and found tracks from
heavy hob-nailed boots. and later ar
rested two men who claim to have walk
ed here from San Francisco. doing odd
Jobs at tinsmithing on the way.
The shoes worn by one fitted the
marks The men gave their names as
Philip Straub and George Saunders.
They were held for examination Satur-
day