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The herald., 1897-07-18
sAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO. July 17-(Resular Corre-
spondence.) At meeting Of the oity hoard
OF education last night Superintendent
Cubberley presented his first annual report
on the city schools. In referring to the
state text books in use in the schools the
report says: These books are poor in
arrangement and selection of Material. and
abstruse and unintelligible. There never
can be any good results in arithmetic so
long as the present state series is In Use
and no educator Is true to his principles
who does not raise his voice against the
crime that is being done to the helpless
chlldren or the state in the use of the
books"
All efforts to save the Citizens Traction
company from insolvency proceedings have
been abandoned, and before the complica-
lions are Strengthened out there will have
been prolonged litigation. The claims
agaist the company are $50, 900 bonds s22,-
0Oo unsecured creditors, $12 900 in receivers
certificates and s2700 due employees The
general creditors will fight the claims of
the bondholders on the ground that the
issue was illegal.
Inc local lodges of the A. o. U. W, ten
oered a reception last night at Hills hall
10 superior Judge George H. Bahrs of San
FRANCISCO, grand overseer of the order of
California. The program opened with few
musical items and was followed by an elo-
quent ADDRESS by Judge Bahrs, who briefly
told the history Of the organization, its OBJ
1ects and its benefits.
The production of "Stabat Mater at the
Fisher opera house last night was In some
respects the most pretentious thing In
music ever attempted by local talent. The
theater was packed to its utmost capacity,
and about $50 vocalists took part in the
oratorio. There were but few short
comings, the leading parts being especially
praiseworthy.
The hot weather Of the past few days had
evidently a demoralizing effect upon the
indians located near the Warner ranch
hot springs, and drinking. carousing, cut
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POMONA

POMONA. July 17.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The funeral Of the late John
Westbrook Dudderar will be held from the
Christian church at 8 o'clock tomorrow. At
the conclusion of the services the body will
be taken in charge by the Masons and serv-
Ices held at the cemetery.
Miss Mary A. Meyers, who has resided
here for the past two or three years. and
who gave the sum of $4,000 about year
ago toward the endowment OF Berkeley
Bible seminary, has decided to return to
her Kentucky home and will leave early
next week.
Apricots have been brought into Pomona
from Chino and Spadra orchards TO be
dried by Pomona parties on shares.
Miss Squires, who has been on visit
to the family of her uncle, James Allen
of this city, left this morning for her home
in the northern part Of the state
Prof Downing on Sunday evening will
give synopsis of the most prominent
features of the national Christian En-
deavor convention held at San Francisco.
The city marshal Of Pomona has re-
ce1ved telephone information from the
sheriff's office in Los Angeles that the thief
and property (horse and rig) stolen from
A. Samuels the other day. were in the
custody of the officers. Tho horse. how
ever, had been traded for another in Santa
Monica. 1t seems that this party had hired
rig and two horses in Long Beach Thurs
day. a week ago, which he sold in or near
Cucamonga. then came to Pomona on
Wednesday Of this week and stole the
Samuels horse and blackboard in the after
noon Of that day. Mr.. Samuels will 60
down to claim his property.
L. s. Androus and wife left today for a
two weeks sojourn at DelPs camp. above
San Antonio canyon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Stein will leave Mon
day for San Francisco. Mr.. Stein will be
absent a week or ten dayu, but Mrs. Stein
will remain until the heated term Is over.
The herald., 1897-07-18
ONTARIO

ONTARIO. July 17.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) A croquet contest for gold
medal was held this week on Andrew
Mobiles beautiful ground on Euclid ave-
nue.. Members of several out-of-town GRO
quet clubs took part in the game. and the
contest was close one, lasting from Mon
day morning until Thursday noon. The
score by points was follows: r. Huxtable
Ontario, 142: S. S. Strong, Pomona, 1877;
C. r. Denison, Pomona, III: II. L. Powell,
Ontario, 116; l. c. Wood Ontario, lis; ]. G.
Denison, Pomona, Ia OF games: IxIXtable.
won 4, lost /; H. L. Powell won 2, lost 8;
j. G. Denison won 2, lost3; S. S. Strong won
s. lost 2: C. r. Denson won 2. lost 8; /. c.
Wood won g. lost 3. Mr.. Huxtable was de-
clared champion and holds the medal for
one year, but will be required to relinquish,
it next year If he loses his place as cham,
pion. The medal was the gift of Major
Russell of Los Angeles and is of beautiful
design.
Dan Mcfarland and Calvert Phillips
have returned from a months outing at
Ventura.
Miss Heggert and Miss Rose Heggert of
Seattle, Wash, spent few days in On
tario this week. They are making tour
of Southern California, and they ex-
pressed themselves as we'll pleased with
the Model colony.
Miss Isabel Borthwick will visit Los An
geles next week to attend the wedding of
her friend. Miss Hattie Hubbard.
Miss Jessie L. Durham of Springfield.
Mo-, niece of C. e. and A. P. HARDWOOD,
has been appointed teacher to fill the va
cancy in the North Ontario school,
Charles Riggs, Ontaros popular band
master, has accepted the position of man
ager for the Columbia Opera company.
and has gone to Arizona to make dates for
his company.
Mrs. S. #. McMaster and daughter, Hope.
are spending a few days in town before
leaving for Toronto. Canada. Mrs. Nc
Master intends to spend the remainder of
the summer on THE Island" resort nea.
Toronto.
w. 7. Burt of Wheeling, w. Va, who
purchased the Stewart residence about a
year ago. arrived here on Wednesday and
is staying at the Ontario hotel. Mrs. Burt
and daughters will arrive here In a month
or six weeks.
Attorney A. Kortright Neales is spend
ing a couple of weeks at Long Beach.
Lawyer w. M. Rose of Los Angeles is TAX
ing charge of his law business during his
absence.
The herald., 1897-07-18
DoWNEY

DOwNEY. July H.-(Regular Correspon.
dence) D. B. Schenck will take vacation
for a month. commencing today, during
which time he will rusticate in the noun
tains and at the seashore. Mr.. Griffith OF
Los Angeles will relieve Mr.. Schenck al
the depot during his absence.
Prof. NJ. r. Pendleton and Howard Smith
left Thursday for a camping trip in the
counties of Riverside and San Diego.
Prof W. B. French has accepted the prin-
cipalship of the South Pasadena public
school for the coming year.
F. e. Martin, wife and several others
left Monday for Frazier mountains for an
outing of several weeks.
The first tobacco crop is now being har.
vested.
A. T. Gage and family have returned to
the ranch for the summer.
]. w. Mcclellan is spending few weeks
at San Gabriel for the benefit Of his health
Miss Annie Taylor Of Chatham, KY, has
arrived on visit with her uncle, Q. T.
Straube.
Sam Zeimer is visiting the Elsinore hot
springs.
M. G. Chase, the well-borer, put down
two good wells near town this week..
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hence. It IL thought, they employ him to
work up an impracticable scheme-ens
that. IL adopted by the committee. will
be defeated by an injunction in the courts
as soon as the first step is taken to con-
struct It. However, 1t Is believed by in
fluential citizens, the local boulevard COM
mittee and the majority of the city trustees
that Mr.. Lockwood's arroyo plan will fall
when final action Is taken on Monday.
Petitions in favor of the Meridian avenue
route are being circulated today and signed
by most of the property owners In the cor
poration.
Ten passengers from this town boarded
the Pasadena cars early in the morning
bound for the mountains, via the Mount
Lowe road, viz: Mrs. Adele Jackson and
her daughter, Amelia, Mrs. Mary VAIN
right and Mrs. NJ. Darby. visitors from
Cincinnati; Elias and M. v. Longley. with
their visitors from Cincinnati; Prof w. H.
Venable and wife; Mrs. Sutton of Alham-
bra. with her visitor, Miss Brown, from
Cleveland, o. They found the cars crowd
ed, but they all enjoyed the wonders of the
trip.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY

school district yesterday for the purpose
of locating the schoolhouse in that district.
The offer of one acre of land and water
right on the lower end of G. Consolf s
ranch was accepted. The present school
house will be moved to that location.
The superintendent of schools has ap-
pointed s. Schlador as trustee Of Eden dis
trict.
J. H. Cooke. a resident Of Cucamonga,
who owns a 10-acre ranch at West River
side. Is in trouble on account Of having
helped himself to irrigating water without
authority from the xanjero.
According to Cookies own story, he owed
4e3 on an assessment and rendered this
amount to the 5Anjero when applying for
water. This gentleman was not authorized
to receive funds. and referred Cooke to the
proper place to pay UP. The rancher did
not trouble himself further, but proceeded
to tap the canal and give his ranch a thor
ough soaking. For this offense Frank D..
Lewis swore out a complaint charging
Cooke with q misdemeanor, and he was
forthwith arrested by Constable Single
tary.
The facts Of the case will be brought out
next Saturday. when the matter will be
heard in Justice Mills court at 10 a, M.
Purington & Adair will defend Cooke.
About two years ago Cooke had f. D.
Lewis foreman arrested for the identical
offense with which he is now charged.
The herald., 1897-07-18
FULLERTON

FULLERTON, July 17-(Regular Corre-
spondence) j. A. Clark of New York is
here. visiting his brother, DR.. Clark.
]. Holverson and wife and o. M. Skinner
and family left yesterday for a two weeks
outing in Bear valley.
A. Dufill of Los Angelse is building a
residence on his ranch east of Fullerton.
The six large warehouses along the rail-
road track are to be painted at an early
date.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Amerige are camping
In the mountains.
J. w. Dean has been sick for several days
and is not yet able to look after his duties
in the store.
A vineyard set in February of this year
on Mrs. P. Pfeninger's place Is now loaded
with full crop'of grapes.
Joe Rogers Of this place, recently arrest
ed at Los Nietos on charge of robbery,
was tried at Downey Saturday and &C
quilted.
Mrs. S. J. Edgerley is visiting friends in
Riverside.
A number of families from Fullerton and
Placentia are camping at the beach.
About three thousand sacks of grain was
stored in the Grimshaw warehouse this
week.
Mrs. J. c. Dean of Los Angelse is here,
tho guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Coils.
Judge Freeman came over from Santa
Ana Thursday evening and installed the
new officers of the A. o. u. W., after which
supper was served at Hotel Reception to
all the members present
Charles Fleming left yesterday for Chino
to accept a position In the sugar factory.
Mrs M. A. Coils visited friends in Santa
Ana this week.
Mrs. ]. I. Seeger Is in Los Angeles, the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. Isaac Barman.
Alex. Wright Justice Of the peace for
this township, has sent his resignation to
the county supervisors.
VIM. Ahlborn left this week for Chino,
where he has accepted q position In the
sugar factory.
About twenty young men Of this place
went out to charivari newly-married
couple Monday evening, and after return
ing to town got into row at Miller Bros!
store. A fist encounter was the result and
It seems that the Millers got the worst of
the fight. They had two members Of the
party arrested. and the young men went
before Justice Wright this morning and
pleaded not guilty. Ono case will come up
for hearing Thursday and the date for
the second has been set for the following
Saturday.
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SANTA. BARBARA COUNTY

termination. The plaintiff was arrested
on Santa Rosa island by Constable W. W.
Hopkins at the instance of defendants on
charge Of disturbing the peace. He was
brought to the mainland, and on April s,
1897 was acquitted in the court of Town
ship Justice H. G. Crane. Mr.. More there
upon instituted proceedings for SIC, 900 dam
ages for malicious prosecution. After the
testimony Of John c. More. N. c. Den and
W. H. More, Mr.. Storke yesterday moved
for non-suit and the case was thrown out
Of court.
Rev. ]. L. Black has organized class in
elocution and physical culture.
Misses Helen Smith and Anna Potts of
Cleveland, O., two Christian Endeayor
delegates, arrived here today. 1t is re-
ported that $50 more of the delegates will
spend a few days in Santa Barbara IN
their return homeward.
Moonlight voyages in the channel are be-
coming popular pastime
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oCEANsIDE

OCEANSTDE. July 17.-(Regular Core
spondence.) Hattie Reece, formerly teach
er OF the Carlsbad school, has secured a
school at Rincon, near Corona, and will be-
gin teaching about Sept. LIST.
Rev. Francisco de Jean Alvarez, aged 49,
died at the mission school in San Luis
Rey on July 10th.
People from the back country are COM
ing to the seaside, and Oceanside has its
share of visitors.
The Rev. ]. L. Pearson was given fare
we'll reception at the Congregational
church on last Tuesday night. He left the
next day for San Diego, and his many
friends In Oceanside wish him success in
what ever he may do. The Congregational
church is now without pastor.
DR.. Rene and family of San Bernardino
are here for the summer.
Prof. Stabler and family of Los Angeles
are spending the hot months at the home
of Mrs. Stabler's parents in South Ocean
side. Mr.. Stabler is one of the teachers in
the Methodist university of Los Angeles.
Attorney ]. P. Pearson has returned from
his visit to the desert.
The herald., 1897-07-18
SAN BERNRRDlNO COUNTY

riverside, Cobb and Barris Tyler was
formerly twirer for the Los Angeles aggre-
cation. Joe Shea of San Francisco will
umpire the game.
Dr. James P. Booth, ex-sheriff of the
county and editor of Needles Eye, made
this city a flying visit today.
several carpenters, and helpers left this
morning up City creek for the purpose of
repairing the big City creek road bridge
as In one place very serious break has
been found. caused by the foundation
rottening away.
Mrs. w. J. Beaver is lying i'll at her home
on Victoria avenue.
Jack Simmons came down from the
Greenlead mine Friday. He says the mine
Is turning out some fine rock.
Col. l.. r. Eggers and wife have returned
from Kingman, Ariz., where the colonel
went to deliver the Fourth of July grafton.
Mrs. Eggers' sister accompanied them
home
The board of equalization finished its
labors today. and busy one 1t was. The
maAn raise was that of the Domestic Water
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RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, July 17.-(ReguIar Core
spondence.) The Riverside wheelmen are
preparing for big meet-their annual
on September 9th.
The town is full Of Endeavorers today
not only the many who are visiting friends
and relatives, but scores who are just
sightseeing.
Articles of incorporation have been filed
of the Independent Mining and Develop
mont company. The directors and stock
holders are as follows: F. A. Stephens,
z. e. Banta, ]. B. T. Jenkins, A. B. Car
penter, Mrs. I. M. Patterson. The capital
stock is fixed at $4,000. with shares fixsd
at ST each.
County Superintendent Hyatt furnishes
the following school items:
Miss Margaret Compton, formerly as
sistant principal Of the Helmet high school,
has accepted the principalship of the Cor
onado high school.
The Helmet high school will be In charge
of Prof. Julius A. Rice this year. Prof.
Rice comes from San Diego.
Miss Rosa Van de Venter has been en-
gagged to teach the Ferndale school.
Mrs. c. M. Cook has been re-employed
in the Rncon school.
Miss Tillie W. Hassheider will teach the
Temescal school this year.
superintendent Hyatt visited Ferndale
The herald., 1897-07-18
ORANGE

ORANGE. July H.-(Regular Correspon-
dence) Two carloads Of green apricots
have been shipped to Los Angeles during
the week.
There are ten carloads of material for the
steel bridge which the Santa Fe company
contemplates building over the Santa Ana
river now sidetracked at the Orange depot.
The material consists of five pairs of steel
stringers. each pair Of which is about
sixty feet long and rides on two cars. 1t
is said that the company will only build
about three hundred feet of the bridge this
season. The part built will be across the
main channel.
Mrs Will Lemon Of Santa Monica is Wis
iting with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Beach.
Samuel Sollenberger and family have
moved into their new home on the corner of
Washington avenue and Orange street.
Miss Julia Weaver Of Los Angeles is Wis
fling her sister, Mrs. s. Sollenberger.
W. J. Abplanalp, who has been down
with fever for the past ten weeks, is now
convalescent.
The herald., 1897-07-18
WHITTIER

WHITTIER. July 17.-(Regular Core
spondence.) Frank Payton's butcher shop
was broken into last night for the purpose
of robbery, the party lighting lamp to
find the money. The money was not there,
and the thief left, not putting out the lamp
The result was an explosion, the table and
refrigerator catching fire. Luckily some
boys returning from social saw the blaze
and ran the hose in, putting the fire out
before much damage was done.
The melon crop Is large this year and is
being shipped by the wagon load to Los
Angeles.
Jehu Willett, twin brother Of Joel Will
lett OF this town, accompanied by his
daughter. is visiting here for short time.
Work on ]. P. Armstrong; new house
is going on briskly and the dwelling will
soon be ready for occupancy. Mr.. Arm
strong is taking a vacation at Santa
Monica.
DR.. Levi Johnson will preach at Friends
church Sunday morning. DR.. Johnson is
staying with DR.. c. ]. Cook, an old east
ern friend.
The herald., 1897-07-18
SAN. BERNARDINO

SAN BERNARDINO, July 17.-(Regular
Correspondence ]. j. Arbios and Col. w.
g. Sweesy returned last night from the
Virginia Dale district. They say that there
are more miners and prospectors in the
camp than ever passed the summer there
before. The latest strike reported Is that
made by the Index Mining company, they
having discovered a splendid ledge of SIS
ore. All the mines are making splendid
showings.
o. d. Eastwood of San Bernardino has
been suspended by the California Asso-
ciated Cycling club until August LIST. The
reason for his suspension being that he
rode in the Santa Monica race meet, which
was under the auspices of the l.. A. W.,
and also at Riverside on July 9th under
the same association. 1t is said that Clyde
King will receive the same punishment.
Tomorrow will witness an exciting game
of ball at the Athletic park between San
Diego and Riverside. The batteries will
be: San Diego. Tyler and Hilingberg;
The herald., 1897-07-18
SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA, July 17.-Regular
Correspondence.) Tax Collector Miguel F.
Burke and Supervisor Walter Elliot left
yesterday for the northern part Of the
county by private conveyance. Mr.. Burke
has not been well for several days. and
goes for ten-days' outing on the advice
of his physician, but, combining business
with pleasure, he will investigate several
reported violations of the liquor license
ordinance. Mr.. Elliot will accompany him
as far as Santa Maria. Prior to his de-
parture the tax collector filed his bond and
qualified as license tax collector.
w. L. Adam, secretary of the board Of
trustees reports that the Santa Maria
union high school will require the sum- of
5000 for the ensuing fiscal year.
The case of John c. More VS.. c. A. Storke
and Mrs. e. NJ Miller came to a sudden
The herald., 1897-07-18
SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, July 17-(Regular Core
spondence) Robert Searles. a tamale
vender of this city, accomplished an extra
ordinary astronomical feat at the Sad
dlerock restaurant yesterday noon. After
slowing away sumptuous dinner, he
swallowed his false teeth. plate and all, by
way of dessert. The grinders lodged in
his throat. but after some writing and
twisting that would have excited the envy
of a contortionist. they were completely
engulfed, and Searles retired to a doctor S
office to have himself pumped out. He
was given narcotic and the teeth were
successfully hoisted by means OF an emetic
administered at the same time. Aside from
a sore throat, Searles suffered no bad eff
fects as the result Of his experience.
The herald., 1897-07-18
ORANGE COUNTY

Silkwood, Orange county's famous PAGER,
went into training at the race track yester-
day, in charge of T. H. Williams. For
some time the horse has been logged about
the county, undergoing a sort of prelimin-
airy training, in order to fit him for the
harder track work which he must do be-
fore going on the circuit again. His first
workout yesterday afternoon was highly
satisfactory, his time being 10 in a half
mile drive, and altogether he shows him
self in good form, considering his long re-
tirement.
The July panel of jurors for the trial
of civil and criminal actions was drawn
in the superior court yesterday afternoon.
1t is as follows: Henry F'ranzen. H. Salter,
c. w. Aims. r. A. Archibald, G. w. Diff
fenderfer, Irwin Barr. F. A. Marks, j. w.
Duckworth, 8. B. Daniel, NJ. Good, John
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

ting and attempted cremation IL the rec.
ord for the past few days from that local
ity. Early in the week the carnival Of crime
was auspiciously opened at Bob Gums
store. which is distant about three miles
from the hot springs. 1t was what is
known as one Of Bob Gums busy days.
which means high old time of drinking
and fighting among the Indians. This time
the events Of the day ended by one of the
combatants named ]. A. Rice having gal
lon of whisky poured over him and ig-
nited. The flames were extinguished be-
fore any serious damage was done. Then
again yesterday, the carnival was con-
tinued at the hot springs, when some half
dozen drunken Indians set upon a squaw
and were beating her in most inhuman
manner. A half breed interfered and for
this he was almost cut to pieces and will
probably die from his injuries.
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company of Redlands. the assessment be.
ing raised 1880, which the company
thought very unjust. but Of no avail. Mr..
Cook. one of the directors, stated that
while the plant originally cost 100000 he
did not consider 1t now worth over SIS. 900.
In the matter of reducing the taxes on
church property only one church got a re-
duction. and that was the ST. Paul's M. II.
south, which was reduced $3.50.
Judge F. f. Oster left this morning for
Milwaukee to visit relatives. He will be
absent a month or six weeks.
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dena and Mr.. Bradley and daughter Of
Pennsylvania were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley this week.
Mrs. E. T. East and sister are visiting
their father at Savannah.
John Hoherson and wife and o. M. Skin
ner and family are off to San Bernardino
mountains for a two weeks trip. hunting
and fishing.
Rev. James Stone and wife returned yes
terday from Missouri.
The herald., 1897-07-18
SOUTH PASADENA

SOUTH PASADENA, July 17.-(Regular
Correspondence.) The wide-awake little
city is all In commotion again on the boule-
ward question. The action of Mr.. Lock-
wood in bringing his scheme before the
general committee on Friday last, to adopt
the Pasadena Electric railroad line as the
route for the boulevard, Is believed by most
citizens to be simply a ruse in the interes:
of the railroad to defeat the whole enter
prise. They do not want competing line
even Cor the use of carriages and bicycles;
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|=5!6QTHERNs 6 5FE6iH rs

Lieutenant Pritchard, chief Of police of
the home, Is about taking a furlough for
the purpose Of visiting Denver, Col. and
meeting his sister.
Home Farmer Patrick Colbert Is doing
considerable blowing over the splendid ap-
pearance of his corn patch, which he
claims is equal to If not superior to any
other In the county.
The herald., 1897-07-18
INDEX TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS

Rivera ranchers shipping their grain
A ranche stealing
Burglars a both
A illegal seller pays a 5000
tobacco harvesting their tobacco
progressing the electrical plant Redlands.
peddler plays a being ostrich.
a
Chino factory begins the
question.
Fullerton piled full Of
to
activity miners Of Bernadno county
receive Of wagon
seeking oceanside
Orange
Whittier burglar but butcher
big sudden
Anahes municipal sudden
responded during