The herald., 1897-05-04

lDeraIly To-Day TOT the CONSTRUCTION OF
the graveled roadway. One citizen has
donated SIS to apply on the building of
three-foot granite waterway all
through the town on each side Of the
street, and another enterprising proper
ty owner has donated $50 on the grav-
|eling. This is q good starter, and the
roads committee will have little trouble
in securing sufficient funds to do the
work
Work will begin this week on the en-
largement of several sections of the
towns water piping. The Improvement
will consist of several blocks Of new
four-inch pipe. the laying of a lot Of two
inch connecting pipes, and improving
the outlet facilities at the reservoir.
The company that supplies domestic
water for the place has asked for q
higher water rate, and will have little
difficulty in convincing the supervisors
that with better pipe service the rates
should be somewhat increased. The
final hearing on the company's petition
will come up next week.
The local committee Is busy at work
preparing for the meeting Of the Pomo-
logical society, which will be on next
Thursday and Friday. A good program
has been prepared, number Of prom
inent horticulturists besides those now
on the program will attend, and an in
teresting session Is expected.
N. D. Williams and Fred Forlow will
start tomorrow for an all summers
trip to the Yosemite. The former is a
pioneer grocer of Azusa, and goes north
ia the hope that an outdoor jaunt will
fx~,v, - vr-11i i1h ho
failing for several months.
The Associated packing house is wind
ing up business for the season, and 1t
has been season Of unusual profit to
The growers in the exchange. A feor-
ganization is booked for the near fu-
ture, and a number of growers hereto
fore selling to speculators will apply
for admission into the Azusa associa-
tion. w. C. Hendrick, the president OF
| the association and assistant manager
and H. D. Briggs, the manager, have
made a fine record. It is doubtful II
a packing house In Southern California
has been run mere economically or sat
isfactorily, and it is the intention, no
doubt, to retain these wide-awake gen.
tlemen at the helm next season, If their
services can be secured.
A large numbe3 of fishermen are
trouting in the San Gabriel canyon at
this time. The facilities for reaching
good fishing are much better than ever
before, as it Is now possible to go up
fifteen miles in stages and wagons, from
which point frequent burro trains con-
vey camping parties to the more re-
mote and inaccessible trout streams.
The faithful Republicans are much
excited over the turn the postoffie fight
has taken, and there seems to be much
mystery and uncertainty enshrouding
the situation. Postmaster Streshly was
appointed early in the last administra-
tion. When the Office was elevated to
the presidential rank in 1896, Streshly
was reappointed by Cleveland, and now
the question is with the aspirants wheth-
er he will hold throughout a four-years'
term. At least four applicants for the
office are out, and petitions have been
freely circulated by at least two of
them. The matter simmered down last
week to. the fact that the county cen
trail committeeman's endorsement would
be more formidable than big petition
but the Committeeman has refused tt
endorse anyone and has called an elec-
ton for next Saturday, at which none
but Republicans will be allowed to vote
| and candidates are now canvassing for
votes. A large number Of the faithful
! do not approve Of the election business
but as almost everyone has favorite
candidate, the central committeeman
seems to have the advantage, and a
large vote is accepted. If the appoint
ment holds fire till the next century.
! Saturdays proceedings will partake
somewhat OF the nature Of farce.