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The herald., 1897-05-14
SANTA ANA.

SANTA ANA, May 13-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) A meeting of the directors
Of the Orange County Fair company was
held in the city hall this afternoon, with
President Peasants presiding. About sixty
of the one hundred odd stockholders were
present. 1t was decided that the company
should levy an assessment of SIS per share
payable on or before August 1st. 1t was
thought that the sum derived from this
assessment, while it might not enable the
company to pay off any Indebtedness, would
be sufficient to pay interest and to insure
a good race meeting next fall. 1t will
thus tide the association over another
year, when an effort will be made to mate
rally reduce Indebtedness and place the
company on a solid footing. The direct
ors realize that the annual fair is an at
traction which cannot well be dispensed
with, and 1t is their determination to con-
tinue the organization if possible.
The M. E. church south was packed on
Tuesday night, the occasion of Rev. DR..
Steele's lecture on Home Life in Dixie
During the War;
Miss Cora Mills came down from Los
Angeles today.
A fire which caused an immense volume
of smoke, but which resulted in no damage,
broke out at o'clock today in the Garnsey
brick kiln west of town. The blaze orig
mated from the burning of brush in an
old clay hole which covers an area of
several acres. Before the strong coast
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BRAZILIAN BUSINESS
Several Big Failures Lead to Trade
PARALYSIS

NEW YORK. May 13-A dispatch to
the Herald from Buenos Ayres saws:
The Herald's correspondent in Rio de
Janeiro telegraphs that failures of sew
eral big companies have been announced
and that business is paralyzed. The Gov
ernment of Brazil has been forced by
the crisis to increase the duties by one
tenth and to levy heavier tax on per-
sonal property, and tax on the postal
and telegraph services. In addition to
this, $1,000, 900 has been saved to the Gov
ernment by judicious trimming of the
national expenses. The only recent good
news is that a rise in the price of coffee
is expected
The convention of the National party
will meet in this city on July 10th, to
nominate candidates for the next gem
eral election. 1t seems certain, from the
present outlook, that General Roca will
be named for President and that Qui-
rino Costa, now Minister of the Inte-
rior will be named for Vice-President.
A commission Of English military Off
GERS has arrived here. 1t purposes pur-
chasing large number of horses for
use by the English cavalry.
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ORANGE COUNTY

breeze which was blowing the flames were
driven across the tule-grown sink with the
fury of a prairie fire. threatening destruc-
tion to the residences on the eastern bank.
The dwelling occupied by S. Il. Salander
on the bank of the hole had particularly
narrow escape. The fire department re-
sponded promptly, but the fire, after con-
suming a dense thicket of tules. died out
as suddenly as it started, and there was
little left for the firemen to do by the
time the hose was laid.
Miss Effie Paxton is home from Berkeley
to spend the summer vacation with her
parents in Tustin.
Figures just completed by Tax Collector
Freeman show the total amount of delin-
quencies for 1896 to be $4993 90, which is
S69O.6o less than for the preceding year.
The number of delinquencies this year.
however, is somewhat greater than in 1895,
| the decrease in the aggregate being due
to the fact that individual amounts are
smaller.
The band recently organized under the
dictatorship of Prof Thomas has taken
in hand the subscription list for Fourth
| of July celebration. the movement having
been abandoned by Company l.. Up to 8
o'clock today $3.50 had been pledged, and it
| is thought an additional $50 will be suffi-
cient to pay for a very creditable "blow-
out"
The residence and contents of David
| Turnbaugh at Tustin burned last night
Loss about $2500, with small insurance. The
origin of the fire was a defective fiue.
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BANNING

BANNING, May 13.-(Special Corre-
spondence) Carpenter & Hamilton and c.
s. Holcomb have combined forces and built
at Seven Palms station blacksmith shop
and feed store and yard to supply the des-
ert trade. From this point Mr.. Kearney
will establish stage line to run to the
Lost Horse and Desert Queen mines and
to Twenty-Five Palms and Virginia Dale
districts.
Thomas c. Ryan of the Lost Horse min
ing company has been in Los Angeles for
the past three weeks receiving medical
treatment. Mr.. Ryan has undergone very
serious and painful surgical operation and
is now in a fair way to complete recovery.
The prune crop in this locality is q fail
ure this year. owing to the recent hot spell,
the blossoms being roasted. Many april
cots and pears have dropped also.
The Junior league gave very enjoyable
entertainment Sunday evening, many of
the little ones making very creditable ap-
pearance, noticeable among whom were
May Bailiff, Hannah Reid and Johnnie
Graf.
c. o. Barker and w. 8. Hathaway of the
Banning water company are constructing
a new ditch around the foothills, to cover
about 400 acres.
The young people are intending to organ
ize lawn tennis club, and feel quite con-
fident they can develop some champions.
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

16-year-old incorrigible of this city yes
terday made an effort to have the young
ster sent to that institution, but the Off
GERS of the school informed the sheriff that
there were no accommodations for the can
didate.
School Superintendent G. E. Thurmond
has almost concluded his visits to schools
at Wasioja and in the Santa Maria valley.
He will be in his office at the court house
Friday. The schools are doing nicely in
that part of the county and the Santa
Maria union high school in particular, has
made a decided advancement during the
past year.
The examination of pupils for diplomas
from the grammar grade will be held
throughout the county on June 1st, I'd, Sd
and 4th, while the teachers examinations
will commence on June 14th. The board of
education will meet at the school superin-
tendent's Office Saturday the 18th instant,
to prepare the pupils questions and other
wise arrange for the examinations. The
board will also be in session during the
week commencing June 7th for the purpose
of grading the pupils papers and discuss
ing needed changes in the course of study.
The herald., 1897-05-14
SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, May 13.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The completed school census
for this city shows the total numer Of chill
dren between the ages Of and II to be 3707.
OF these 1914 are white boys, 1923 white
girls, % negro boys, "a negro girls, In
dian girl, Mongolian boys and Mongo-
years of age, all but 80 being white. OF the
total number of children 4735 are native
born and PIP are foreign.
A quiet wedding took place in this city
yesterday the contracting parties being
Capt. Andrew Aas and Virginia w. Har-
vey. The bride is the only daughter Of the
late Capt. w. s. Weed Of the Confederate
army, and niece of Gen. Charles Nc
Dougal and Rear Admiral David Nc
Dougal of the United States army and
navy. Mr.. and Mrs. Aas contemplate q
trip to Europe in the near future.
A block of granite three feet thick, three
feet wide and five feet long arrived here
yesterday from Indiana to form part of the
foundation for the school of mysteries to
be erected by the Theosophists at Point
Iona. Similar stones will ce received
from every state in the union and from
every country in the world where branches
of the society exist
r. c. Sharpe is here again from Los An
geles and at the next meeting Of the council
will renew his former proposition to fur
nish an electric light plant for this city.
Steps are being taken to organize a
camp of the Sons of Veterans in this city
at the request of the department COM
mander.
The herald., 1897-05-14
SAN BERNARDINo

|. SAN BERNARDINO, May 13-(Regular
Correspondence.) George Cobb, the River
side pitcher, was in the city today, fixing
up his team for the Examiner tournament.
He has signed Jenifer of San Fernando,
Cobb. Baker and Sunday of Riverside
Young of Santa Ana, Southern of Ontario
McClelland of Redlands, Hickey Of Los
Angeles, Leland of Pasadena, Rodden and
Smith of San Bernardino. the big left
fielder and third baseman of the Wielands
The pitchers are Cobb, Young and Hickey;
catchers, Jenifer and Leland. The team
will enter the tournament under the name
of Riverside. Mr.. Cobb says he will win
the tournament sure.
The movement against Sunday baseball
games in this city is causing considerable
comment and the local press is being be-
seiged with communications pro and con.
One minister, Rev. A. J. Frost Of the Bap-
tist church, is reported as having said
that no ladies attend the game" for
which remark he Is mourning considerable
criticism as from 600 to 800 ladies are pres
ent at every game and comprise the best
families of the city.
A big celebration for the Fourth of July
is being talked of in this city.
Tomorrow the Fats and the Leans
will cross bats at the Athletic park.
The committees Of the G.. A. R. and W.
r. c. have decided to celebrate Memorial
day on Monday. May 31st, and have big
parade.
The Sun this morning reproduced The
Herald's excellent write up on the city and
valley of San Bernardino.
Last Sunday Yuciapa valley had about
three-fourths of an inch of rain, much to
the joy of the farmers.
c. w. Mettler, the hardware merchant,
is still confined to his home by illness.
There is mourning today in the ranks of
the fire department, as "Sam." one of the
fire horses. died this morning. He has
been in the department eight years.
and agent for Wieland and Anheuser beer.
made an assignment today
The $4,000 Bell-Gecmen damage suit has
been submitted on briefs.
The game of baseball yesterday between
the Times-Index and the Sun forces re-
suited in a victory for the latter by a score
Of "a to 6. 1t was the deciding game
Articles Of incorporation of the Lytle
Creek Light and Power company were
filed today with the county recorder. The
capital stock is $300.00 and the directors
are Henry Fischer. H. H. Sinclair, George
Eldis, John L. Campbell and James
Hutchings. The capital stock actually
subscribed is 100000, of which Henry
Fischer has $73,5O0 H. H. Sinclair $73, 800,
j. A. Campbell $152,600. Mr.. Sinclair is
president and manager of the Redlands
Electric Light and Power company, which
is at present supplying Redlands, Riverside
ard Cotton with electric lights. Henry
Fischer is an eastern capitalist who is in
terested in the Southern California Power
company, which is developing power in
San Antonio canyon, and proposes to place
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right which has cost so many men their
fortunes and sometimes their lives. is get
ting in its work out near Bergman. The
parties involved are Paul Thompson and
an Indian, Domingo Verdugo, on whose
land the water used by Thompson rises
Verdugo ordered Thompson to take down
the fiume on his (Verdugo's) land by which
the water is conveyed to Thompson's land
This Thompson refused to do, whereupon
the Indian tore down the flume and used
the water on his own land. A legal con-
test. If not something more serious, is i'm
minent.
The friends of DR.. and Mrs. w. w. Rob-
lee, who have just returned from their
wedding trip. rendered them reception at
Y. M. c. A. parlors and hall last night that
was at once elegant and jolly The doc
tor Is physical director of the Y. M. C. A
gymnasium, and the boys were determined
The herald., 1897-05-14
JUDGES STUCK
The Missouri Supreme Court Judges
Split Even

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 13-The Su-
preme Court of Missouri is in deadlock
over the suit of the partnership of MUIR
dock & Dickson, which involves more
than $1,000,O00 The case is in the Su-
preme Court on a writ of prohibition to
restrain the Circuit Judges from en-
tertaining or making any orders in
the case. Charles X. Dickson, who was
in partnership with William Murdoch,
died in 1871 Dickson's individual estate
was inventoried at over 81, 900 900. Dick
son made a will with the late James B.
Eads and Barton Baker as executors.
Murdock took out letters of adminis-
tration on the partnership estate. Later
he made an assignment of the assets
to John G. Priest.
In 1895 Attorney John M. Dickson, a.
son of Charles K. Dickson, went into
the Probate Court and raised the point
that the law had no provision for an
estate in sourse of administration be-
ing assigned. This point was carried to
the highest court, but the Supreme
Court of the State stands three to three
in respect to it. The court has asked
the adverse parties to agree upon spe-
cial judge, whose decision shall be final.
The herald., 1897-05-14
SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA. May 13.-(Regular
Correspondence Santa Barbara is max
ing elaborate preparations to celebrate
Independence day in grand style on July
Sd. A telegram was sent today to the
great silver leader, William Jennings
Bryan, requesting that distinguished gen.
tleman to deliver the Fourth of July ora
tion. The city will be beautifully decorated,
aquatic sports, athletic events and barbe-
cues will be given in addition to the usual
literary and musical program. AS the Los
Angeles celebration will take place on the
5th General Manager J. Kruttschnitt of
the Southern Pacific company, has been
asked to grant a one-half rate of fare be-
tween Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to
enable people in the two cities to witness
both demonstrations.
Poundmaster H. E. Shepard of Carpin-
terra yesterday filed the following notice
with County Clerk H. H. Doyle: Il have
impounded one bay mare and one white
mare, both about 10 years old, no other
marks visible"
The Whittier reform school is crowded
to its utmost capacity. The parents Of a
The herald., 1897-05-14
RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, May 13.-(special Corre-
spondence) A case of vital Importance to
every fruit grower and shipper in Califor-
MIA was tried and a verdict rendered by a
jury in the superior court of Riverside
county yesterday.
Some two years ago the California Green
and Dried Fruit company advanced Ed
ward Heller of Riverside something over
5000 on his orange crop. Before the fruit
was picked 1t was seriously damaged by
frost. 1t was then agreed that the fruit
company should ship the fruit reimburse
itself and pay over to Mr.. Heller what re-
mained of the returns. But there were no
returns. Instead the shipment involved
the fruit company in further expense to
an amount about equal to the sum ad-
vanced to Mr.. Heller. Whereupon suit was
brought by the company to recover from
Mr.. Heller the aggregate amount Of it's
outlay. Defendants attorneys argued
that the reason the fruit did not bring
enough money to reimburse the fruit COM
pany was because 1t had not been properly
handled-had been sacrificed in competi-
tion--and the jury, eveidently taking that
view Of the matter. returned verdict for
Mr.. Heller.
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to get even with him for the clever escape
he made on his wedding day by which he
fold their design to give him an old-shoe-
and-rice send-off. There was no end of
fun. but 1t came after the more dignifed
proceedings. The parlors had been very
suitably decorated for the occasion, with
special floral designs in addition to gen.
eral arboreal adornment. A reception com
mite presented the company severally to
the doctor and his bride. as they stood be-
meath canopy of roses. The Mandolin
and Guitar club furnished music at inter-
walls throughout the evening and there
were refreshments and toasts
Rev. Chas. Button, one of the oldest and
most highly respected citizens of River
side, was agreeably surprised yesterday
by large company of friends gathering
in to dine with him, the occasion being
his 10Th birthday.
The herald., 1897-05-14
THE LoUBAT LOST
American Gold Hunters Thought to
Be on Board

NEW YORK, May ia dispatch to
the Herald from Buenoe Ayres says:
United States Minister Buchanan has
begun an investigation to find out, if
possible, what has become Of the Amer
lean fishing vessel Joseph Loubat,
which, it is feared, has been lost some
where between this port and Terra del
Fuego.
The vessel, which was commanded by
Captain T. H. Connors, and having on
board Moses Ransome, wealthy Amer
lean, and several prominent young men
from Cleveland, Ohio, left this port in
January on a search for gold. The Lou
bat Is small vessel, and the fact that
nothing has been heard from her has
given rise to the fear that she has been
lost. Minister Buchanan has undertake
en- the investigation at the request of
the American relatives and friends of
the men aboard the Loubat, who are
anxious to ascertain as much as possible
regarding the movements Of the vessel
since she was last seen.
Mr.. Ransome is man Of considerable
wealth and is close personal friend of
Senator Mark Hanna of Ohio. With him
on the Loubat were Charles Ransome,
his son; Kirk Gardiner, a son of a for
mer mayor of Cleveland; Douglass Per-
kins, Jr., son of capitalist of Cleve-
land; Walter Powers, w. H. Hunting
ton, engineers; William Harris, a
draughtsman, and Hugh Kinds.
Just before the vessel sailed Mr.. Ran
some stated that her destinat ton was
Sluggards Bay, Terra del Fuego. He
knew, he said, gold was abundant in
that vicinity, and with an invention,
which he had recently perfected and
which he carried along, he hoped to real
ize fortune for himself and his COM
rades.
His machine was for the purpose of
separating gold from sand, and he said
the place he had selected for his, opera :
tions would prove not only the efficiency
of his Invention, but would yield a for
tune.
The herald., 1897-05-14
A STEAMER RACE
Humboldt Wins, But She Can't Do
It Again

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It Again
EUREKA, CAL, May 13.-Since the
steamship Humboldt was placed on the
run between Eureka and San Francisco,
there has been great rivalry between
that vessel and the Pacific Coast Steam
ship Company's flyer Pomona Their
speed has been testedon. three occasions
from this port to San Francisco, leav-
ing here an hour or two apart, when the
Pomona claimed the victory by from
to % minutes. Yesterday they left San
Francisco, with the Pomona leading by
6 minutes. The Humboldt reached the
wharf here at $3.50 this morning, s min
utes ahead of the Pomona, making
gain of IA minutes, and completing the
trip from Meiggs wharf, San Francisco
to berth here in 16 hours minutes. Much
interest was taken here and on ship
board in the race, and the favorites Of
the Humboldt are greatly elated. The
sea was smooth, and all say it was a
very pretty race. The Pomona's off,
GERS are not yet satisfied and will give
the Humboldt another contest when they
come together again.
The herald., 1897-05-14
SHN DIEGO COUNTY

spondence.) G. e. Bitterlin and family are
occupying the old Catherwood place.
The family of H. H. Kidder of Deming
N. NJ, have leased cottage on the beach
and will summer here.
Charles E. Erskine and family of Pasa-
dena were recent visitors at the hotel.
Horseback riding is increasing in pop
ularity at Coronado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann Of Paris, France
are staying at the hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferd X. Rule of Los An.
geles have been spending few days at the
hotel.
Hon. and Mrs. A. j. Campbell are Hon
olulu guests here.
Miss Mary Healy Of Coronado has been
elected vice president of the San Diego
Theosophical society established by Mrs
Annie Besant.
H. A. Latimer, member Of the Boston
Camera club, is staying at the hotel and
adding views from this locality to his su-
perb collection. Mr.. Latimer has captured
many prizes at the various exhibitions.
The herald., 1897-05-14
REDLANDS

REDLANDS, May 13.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The trial of Martin Muldowney.
charged with selling in violation of the
prohibition ordinance, was held yesterday
before Judge Smith and a jury. A man
named Brooks. who swore to the complaint,
was the principal witness and testified to
having bought liquor at Muldowney's res
taurant for the past six months previous
to the third of May, the day on which the
complaint was filed. The city placed about
dozen witnesses on the stand besides
Brooks, but all testified that they had
never seen any liquor sold nor had pur-
chased any from Muldowney. The defend
ant had no witnesses and the testimony Of
Brooks stood uncontradicted when the case
was submitted to the jury. The jury was
out only about half an hour when they re-
turned a verdict of guilty. Time was set
for sentence at II a. m. Friday and Attor-
ney Bledsoe for the defendant gave notice
of appeal to the superior court.
At the meeting Of the city trustees last
evening the dog license ordinance was re-
pealed, 1t being found that 1t cost more to
collect the license, impound the dogs, etc.,
than the fees amounted to.
The herald., 1897-05-14
RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Miss Birdie Morton of Pomona is visiting
at the home of Mrs. J. P. Baumgartner, 229
Mulberry street.
The Riverside wheelmen are trying to
arrange ball game between the Wielands
of San Bernardino and the local team to
be played at Athletic park in this city.
May S1st.
A new, and 1t is thought very strong
candidate for Indian agent has appeared
In the person of Albert A. Caldwell. a
young attorney Of this city. Mr.. Caldwell
led the Perkins forces to victory in the
face Of strong opposition in the last
county convention and is otherwise poli
tically strong. Besides he has good per-
sonal backing.
In compliance with an order from na
tional headquarters, G. A. r., Messrs. =.
p. McCollum, o. Burrell, ]. j. Yeakle. A.
Martin and A. s. Milice have been ap-
pointed by Riverside post to visit the dif-
ferent schools of the city on Ttncoln's q
birthday anniversary and talk to the chill
dren on matters pertaining to the rebel
lion.
J. J. YeaAle Of this city has been appoint-
ed aid-de-camp on the stan of Gen. N. p.
Chapman. department commander @. A. r..
for California and Nevada.
That prolific source Of trouble. water
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SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA. May 1s-(Regular Cor
respondence.) Miss Dawson and Miss
Florence Longley gave delightful card
party last evening in the parlors of the
jackson hotel. The following were the
and Mrs. Fred Taft, the Misses WeIch.
Elsie and Hilda Hasse Nelson Hunt;
I.ongley, Dawson. Smith, Jessie and MaheI
Wilson, Messrs. Roy Sulliger Myron Roth.
Robert and Howard Miller, Nathan smith
Eckert. Carter. Cole. Ling. Wilson.
Mrs. Kate Tupper Galpin will lecture
next Monday evening at 428 Second street.
her subject being "Shakespeare's Women y
This will be the last entertainment Of the
Unity course. '''~
rented Mrs. Conkle's Eighth street cottara
for the next year.
The herald., 1897-05-14
Worden's Sentence

SACRAMENTO. May 13.-Governor
Budd this afternoon listened to argu-
ments made by Judge Bush and w. A.
Strong of Woodland in behalf Of Salter
D. Worden, the condemned train
wrecker, for whom they asked COM
mutation of sentence. The attorneys
based their request upon the belief that
Worden was insane at the time he
wrecked the train, which killed Engineer
Clark and several United States soldiers.
The Governor, in his comments, showed
a disposition not to interfere with the
decisions of courts and juries.
The herald., 1897-05-14
DOWNEY

DOWNEY, May 13-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The members Of the Symphony
club will give concert this evening.
Special services will be held in the M. e.
church South and the Cumberland Presby-
terian church on Sunday, the occasion
being the annual children's day. Good
programs have been prepared for both the
morning and evening services.
8. 8. Skidmore will next week begin the
erection Of handsome residence on his
property on Front street.
]. w. Mcclellan is preparing to build an
addition to his residence on Third street.
quite large acreage will be planted in
tobacco this season, some forty-five acres
having already been put in.
The herald., 1897-05-14
A French Frost

PARIS, May ia dispatch from
Auxerre, the center of the wine growing
district of the Department of the Yonne.
says there was a general, sudden frost
last night and the night before Destroy
ing crops, vines, fruits and vegetables.
The amount of the damage in the De-
partment of the Yonne is estimated at
4, 100000 francs. The inhabitants are in
CONSERVATION.