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The herald., 1897-02-12
SANTA MONICA
Cases In the Ceurts-1rs. Jackson's Lost
Purse-Notos

Cases In the CourtS-r1rs. Jackson's Lost
Purse-Notss
SANTA MONICA, Feb. 11-John
Morgan, alias Williams, alias Tracey,
was before Judge Guidinger this morn
ing on a charge Of vagrancy. He was
found guilty and was sentenced to sixty
days in the county Jail. On his person
were found three checks, one of $400 on
| the Farmers and Merchants bank Of
I Los Angeles, payable to Chas. A. Grey,
| and signed by Chas A. Grey, another of
$50 on the same bank signed by John F.
Morgan and payable to John F. Morgan,
and one with figures calling for 1925 but
reading two twenty-five dollars"
signed by the Southern Fruit company,
per Ainsworth. There is no such corpor-
alton in existence as the Southern Fruit
company, and in answer to a telephone
| message the bank said it had no such
names as Chas. A. Grey and John F.
Morgan on it's books. 1t is learned from
| c. Jantzen, the restaurant keeper on
| Utah avenue, that Morgan was in his
| place and pleaded very earnestly for
Jantzen to cash one of the checks, or
| even to endorse it.
Yesterday morning John Bronze, a
| wagon maker, drew revolver on T. r.
Moberly, a blacksmith. The men have
adjoining shops and an alteration oc-
| CURED between them over some wagon
wheels. Moberly sWore out warrant
before Judge Wells. The examination
occurred this afternoon and Judge Wells
took the case under advisement until.
10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
In Judge Guidinger's Nourt Valentine
Joseph Wallace, an old soldier, was
given twenty days in the county Jail
this morning for indecent exposure.
A study class in Theosophy has been
organized among local students who are
desirous of studying the subject. They
will meet at Mrs. Dille's residence, 42S
| Second street, every Tuesday evening
at 7:30 Abbott Clark of Los Angeles
/ has consented to come down for a few
weeks.
! Mrs. Arthur Jackson lost her purse
yesterday afternoon containing money
and diamonds to the value of $175. 1t
slipped or was taken out of her baby
buggy somewhere on Oregon avenue.
j. H. Wilson has purchased through
of Utah avenue and Tenth street. for
/ Mrs. B. Schenble of Los Angeles.
| w. j. Hull leaves tonight for San
| Francisco where he will attend an exec
utive meeting of the state grand lodge
of I. o. G. T., to be held on Saturday.
Mrs. J. Irwin Hoy returned to her
home in Orange today but will return
| 9th.
The Santa Monica Benevolent society
met yesterday with Mrs. J. H. Wilson.
Twentyfour members were present.
| Nat. l.. Brigham, city marshal of Salt
Lake City, is here visiting his family,
who are domiciled for the winter in the
DR.. Place cottage on Third street.
| Mrs. c. H. Hawley of Salt Lake, who
is occupying the Fisher cottage on Third
street, has rented the Brayton home
on Queen avenue and will take immedi-
| ate possession.
! Miles Folsom is in Randsburg investi-
eating that region.
Yesterday afternoon, before Judge
Wells, Manuel Gomez swore to a COM
\ plant charging Grace Bijorguez, a
young Mexican girl, with the theft of a
watch valued at $40. The girl pleaded
not guilty and examination was set for
the 18th instant.
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SAN BERNARDlNO
Democrats Organize for the City campaign-A
New Paper

democrats OfganiZe for the City Campnign-A
New Paper
SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 1.-THE
Democratic city central committee met
last night and effected permanent or
ganization. The temporary organization
was George M. Cooley chairman, and
I. H.. Curtis secretary. The permanent
officers were w. M. Parker, chairman,
and DR.. Percy secretary. The report
OF the conference committee was ac-
cepted without a dissenting vote, much
to the surprise of great many who
were looking for a row. A committee of
seven were appointed to confer with a
like committee of Populists and Silver
Republicans to set the date of primaries
and the convention. It was the sense of
the committee to hold the convention
on Tuesday, March g. 1897, with the pri-
maries on the previous Saturday.
Bert Hadley, while down on First
street last night in the resort of Kitty
Davis, had his nose nearly cut off by a
bucket thrown by the landlady in her
efforts to put out a fire caused by the
explosion of a lamp. The bucket
missed the lamp and struck Hadley on
the nose. He now goes about with
seven stitches to hold it on.
In all probability the Democrats will
have paper started by next Monday
under the name of The Advocate.
The supervisors will hold their regu-
lar meeting next Monday.
The weather today is exceedingly
warm.
Mespeet & oweger have put a new
covering on their cigar store floor.
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RIVERSIDE
Colored Daptists In Convention filming Notes.
Orange Picking

Orange Picking
RIVERSIDE, Feb. 11.-Representa-
tives of the several colored Baptist
churches in Southern California were in
session yesterday in the Second Baptist
church in this city. A large number
of delegates from Los Angeles, Pasa-
dena and other points arrived last night
The object of the convention is to form
woman's district Baptist missionary
association OF Southern California.
l.. C. Tibbets of this city is circulating
a petition among his friends here and
elsewhere to convince President McKin-
ley that he is the man who should have
charge of the Indian school near Perris.
Mr.. Tibbets is but one of many aspir-
ants for this political plum.
l.. Hansen, superintendent of the Cor
ona Mining and Milling company came
in from Los Angeles last night One OF
the principal mines of the group of which
Mr.. Hansen is in charge is THE Lille. "
Hosting works are in place and stamp
mill will be in place between the first
of May and June. He spoke very en-
couragingly Of the prospects of the
mines, as we'll as other mines in that To-
cality. The mines are near Kenworthy
this county. A number of Riverside
parties are interested in mines in the
same locality.
The Riverside band room is being fixed
up In general, making 1t one of the
finest and most comfortable in Southern
California
The Orange City Lacrosse club of
Riverside had a meeting last evening
and the following officers were elected
Harry Stewart, president; Fred Copley,
captain; !. 8. Logan, secretary and man
ager. The orange was declared the
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motives are laid bare and the brother
hood has. exposed him.
The superior court yesterday admits ed
to citizenship Mr.. Frederick Lee. a ma
tive of England and resident of Sum
merland. Mr.. H. l.. Williams testified
concerning the gentleman's residence in
this country.
1t is reported at the sheriff's office that
boy named Edward O'Brien, aged 10
years, stopping at Miramar, was as
saulted by two tramps Tuesday morn
ing and severely injured. The young
man had climbed a tree for the purpose
of cutting stick, when the hobos ap-
peared and demanded money. AS the
boy had none the tramps appropriated
his coat and in his efforts to recover his
property the youthful owner was stab
bed and beaten into ipsensibility. He
was afterwards found by friends wh-
took him to Miramar and reported the
case to the officers Sheriff Thomas H
Hicks at once detailed deputy to pur-
sue the hobos, but at last accounts they
have not been captured. One is about
40 years of age, has a redish grey mus
tache, wears blue shirt, blue over
alls and heavy shoes. The other is
about 26 years old, has neither beard nor
mustache, wears colored pants, black
vest and grey shirt
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BUENA PARK
Beard.LandeIl Wedding Ceremonies Personal
and General Notes

BUENA PARK, Feb. 1.-THE mar
riage of G.. S. Landell, son of Judge
James and Sallie Landell of Centralia.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. Beard and sister of
Mrs Chas. Bixby, was celebrated We'd
nesday afternoon at the Congregational
church at o'clock. The beautiful and
very impressive ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. r. M. Webster of Pasadena.
The floral decorations were bank OF
callas and marguerites twelve feet high
back of the desk, on which was the mon
ogram L. and B. in two hearts. There
was profusion of roses, a bell of orange
blossoms and smilaX was suspended
over where the couple stood. The organ
was completely hidden from view by
eucalyptus branches with their white
blossoms, and was played by Miss Grace
Dickey during the whole ceremony. The
bride was dressed in a travelling cos
tume of dark brown cloth with blue and
pink silk front. 1t was cut with bolero
effect of velvet and silk. A charming
turban of brown velvet completed the
costume. Immediately after the cere-
mony the happy couple received the
congratulations of their relatives and
friends. Among those present were Mrs.
Fannie Schumacher, Mrs. Josephine
ButleT, MT. w. MOOTe, lWO daughters
and son, Mr.. Frank Landell of Los An
geles, Mr. John Landell of Santa Ana,
Miss May Kingsbury and many others.
The ushers were Mr.. George A. Whita
ker, DR.. Ed D. Johnson, Mr.. Leonard
johnson. The bridal party left on the
4 o'clock train. Good luck in shoes and
rice and hearty congratulations were
showered upon them.
Miss May Algabrite Of Ventura has
been visiting her friend Miss Penelope
Beard at Sunnyside.
Mrs. O'Neill of Spokane Is making a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Chas. Bixby.
She will stay for several weeks.
The Endeavor day services which took
place Sunday evening at the Congrega-
tional church were fine. The music un-
der the skillful direction of Miss Jennie
johnson was well rendered. The Whi-
jonwhipit quartet sang one of their best
selections. A recitation by Mrs. Chas.
Kennedy and two selections by Bessie
Mccarthy and Lena Sloan were we'll re-
ceived.
The L. M. A. S. were entertained by
Mrs. Johnson on Friday. They will give
a pumpkin pie social at Foresters' hall
Wednesday, the 10th.
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the literary and musical program at the
Forester's entertainment in McComas
hall last evening.
Judge John A. Gallup and party OF
friends went out hunting today for the
last time this season.
Miss Florence Bailey of Los Ange-
les is visiting friends in Pomona.
Frank Loucks, after an absence of two
wears or more in San Francisco, is once
more in his old Pomona home with fam
lily and friends.
Charley, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. X. Short, had his arm badly sprained
at school yesterday.
John L. Overton was In Pomona day
or so this week, his former home.
Otis Hidden has returned from the
mines in Inyo county.
Millard Fillmore of Los Angeles is ir
the city today.
L. Andres and wife have been in Los
Angeles this week attending the Los
Angeles theater.
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ORANGE COUNTY
Seeding Oranges Not In Great Dsmand-Secial
and Personal


and Pesssaal
SANTA ANA, Feb. 11.-Mr. ]. S. Rice
Of Tustin was in the city today and
stated that the orange growers are much
exercised over the slow marketing Of
their crops The navels sold promptly
for a good price. New the Mediter-
raneans and seedlings are ripening and
ready for shipment, and the best offers
made by buyers is 0 to so cents for seed
lings on the tree. This offer has been
accepted by but few, and only for very
inferior fruit. Mr.. Rice states that the
Med4terraneans are manifesting a dis
position to become puffy, owing to some
unexplained cause. Mr.. and Mrs. Rice
are intimate friends of Madame Mod
jeska, who passed through the county
yesterday from San Diego, and was in
terviewed by Mrs Rice at the depot.
Madame ModJeska states that her re-
turn to the duties of her profession has
benefited her greatly, and that she is
daily gaining in health and strength.
The madam further states that it was
her desire to give the home of her adop-
ton a visit. but that her manager
would not yield to her request.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Terrill of Moberly,
Mo-. and Miss Crosswhite and Miss
ThrailkeM of st. Louis are in our city
d
that they are making the tour of the
southern country and are thoroughly
pleased with all they have seen as to
products and experienced as to climate.
Mr.. Terrill is of the profession of the law
and is prospecting as he goes. The party
propose to spend the ninter months in
Southern California, and If all things
work together for good may in the fu-
ture return to make permanent resi-
dence.
DR.. Graves two lectures to the young
folks of Santa Ana were we'll attended,
and the young men and young women
listened to them with such attention as
they merited, the young ladies learn-
fng how to conduct themselves in order
to make home happy" and the young
men how to make the home for the young
woman to make happy.
A grand masquerade ball will be given
in Reser's hall, Anaheim, on the even
ing Of the 22nd under the supervision
of Evergreen Council, A. L. of A. Invi-
tations have been issued by the commit
ttee, which consists of Mrs. Hartung,
Miss Zens and H. Cohen.
The difficulty of determining who is
agent for Bryan's First Battle is grow
ing more perplexing daily Another
exclusive agent for Orange county
having reported today and is on the path
of all the other exclusives"
At the Unitarian church on Satur-
day from to 5 p m. the Band Of Mercy
will give a Valentine tea. Valentines
and various other articles will be vended
and a general good time is promised all
who attend.
An Evolutionary treat Is promised the
people of Santa Ana on Monday even
ing, the 18th inst.
Miss L. l.. Tillotson of st. Paul, Mimi,
is advertised to conduct IAN evening of
smirth, merriment and music" in the
Congregational church.
Mr.. Summers, the express agent who
killed the train robber this week, was
originally an Orange county boy. He
left his rural home near the foot hills of
Orange county some years since. Those
who knew him in the past state that his
act in the emergency was characteristic
of the man.
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A BICYCLIST IN TROUBLE
Young Bank Clerk Arrested for Scorching on
the Streets


the Streets
Upon warrant charging violation of
the city ordinance by riding a bicycle
upon the city streets at speed exceed
ing eight miles per hour. Henry A.
Thomas. young man employed in the
banking rooms of the State Loan and
Trust company, was yesterday after
noon arrested and brought into the po-
lice court. The complaining witness is
one William Callinan of sos North Main
street, who was on Thursday last run
down on Spring street by Thomas and
his bike, sustaining painful injuries to
his arm.
Although Thomas made apologies for
the accident Callinan's wrath was not
to be appeased and he swore to the com
plaint as stated. Thomas was repre-
sented in court by an attorney who
asked for time in which to plead, which
was granted. This afternoon at 23O the
defendant will be arraigned, meanwhile
he was allowed to go upon his own rec
Ognizance.
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POMONA
Mass Meeting Called to Settle the Liquor
License Question

Mass Meeting Called to Settle the Liquor
License Question
POMONA, Feb. 11.-There will be held
in Pomona at Armory hall on Monday
evening, February 18th, at o'clock,
most important mass meeting. The
meeing in question has been called by
thirty-two leading men, for the purpose
of devising some plan by which the peo-
pie may vote squarely and directly on
license or no license" of the liquor traf-
fic. The signers of the call say that for
ten years the biennial local factional
fights have come up, never failing to
engender more or less bitter feeling, and
yet the question stares the voters in the
face just as in the beginning. This meet
ing Is to called to discover a settlement
of the problem.
The city teams are hauling gravel on
Holt avenue westward from Ellen street
to the west line of the city, where Su-
pervisor woodward of this end of the
county will endeavor to have it car
ried on until the now graveled roadway
to Puente is met.
According to the report made by the
Consolidated Water company of this
place to the board of city trustees the
original plant is given at SSS2,O00 and
water development, pipe laying and ex-
penses since, in round numbers $13, ,O0O
thus running the aggregate to $345,000.
Adjustment of losses by fire last Sat-
urday have been made as follows: c. r.
Lippman, $473; F. j. Martin, on build
ing, 5000; on damage to adjoining build
ing, s12O; on stock $780, I. ]. Sowles, $175
Mrs. Cunningham, the widow who ran
the restaurant carried no insurance, so
her loss, about 5000. was complete.
Reports say that the Beet Sugar COM
pany has already contracted for the
planting to sugar beets of $500 acres at
Chino $500 acres in Orange county and
1000 or more acres in Ventura county,
With the uplands thoroughly soaked
with rain, this season promises to be the
best yet seen at Chino.
Rev. w. F. Day of Los Angeles will
deliver his lecture, The Midnight Sun,
at the Congregational church here on
Monday evening.
There will be shipped out from Pomona
this week about twelve carloads of or
anges and one of lemons. One nur-
seryman has shipped 20 San Francisco
a carload of olive trees also.
The Weman's Council of this place is
to be addressed at its regular meeting
Friday afternoon, in McComas hall, by
Mrs. Billings Devol, on Kindergarten
from Psychological Standpoint.
Uncle Sam has seen to 1t that fresh
coat Of red paint has been given his
mail-boxes throughout this city.
There was q dance after the close of
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church next Sunday evening at o'clock
Rev. Jones, the pastor will introduce
the study of Browning's Lyrics. the
society Is studying a series of religious
poems, and young people are invited
to come.
Bishop johnson of the Southern Cali
fornia diocese of the Episcopal church,
has purchased handsome home site
on Grand avenue, of Seymour Locks
The bishop and family have spent con-
siderable time in this city, and it Is un-
derstood that this purchase will be fol-
lowed by the erection Of handsome
residence.
H. c. Rogers and John Printshop were
fined S. each for riding bicycles on the
sidewalk yesterday.
The death of Katie Martinez Span
ish girl living near the Raymond, oc-
ourred this morning after lingering
illness.
Mrs. M. L. Culver of North Marengo
avenue is confined to her bed S a
day or two ago.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Hoover of Hotel Green gave a
tally-ho party to a number of his friends
yesterday afternoon.
Bert Orr left yesterday morning for
Randsburg
Miss Nellie Nolan of Los Angeles was
the guest of Mrs. A. c. Haynes yester-
day
Colonel G. G.. Green of Altadena is
confined to his home by Hines.
A. H. Conger went to North Pomona
on business today.
Robert Gaylord has returned from his
northern trip, where he acted as theater
manager for a successful company.
Mrs. Holmes of Henrietta court Is en-
tertaining Mr. and Mrs. Raas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurlbut and daughter
spent the day at Santa Monica.
Mrs. A. ]. Bassett leaves for Catalina
on Saturday.
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REDLANDS
Proceedings Of the City Trustees-PsrsonsI and
General

0cueHus
REDLANDS, Feb. 11.-Trustee w. D..
Clark was the only officer absent from
the city board meeting last night and
he is still on the sick list.
John Swan stated that he wished to
remove grevillas in front Of his property
on Redlands street as they were killing
the date palms set in between them.
His petition was granted.
N. B. Holt asked four days extern
sion Of time for construction of the First
street storm water ditch. On account of
bad weather the board concluded to
give him five days.
President Fowler and Trustee McGin-
mis- were appointed committee to wait
on Mr. Ferand and settle the matter of
a water course through his lot on Orange
street.
A resolution to sell the franchise for an
electric line on Cotton avenue was read
and passed. This line Is already erected
and according to the resolution the wires
must be placed seventeen feet from the
ground and poles must be dressed and
painted. Bids for the franchise will be
received by the city clerk on March 18th
up to S pm.
w. J. Gates was granted permission
to remove Monterey pines in front of his
property on Stillman avenue and re-
place them with olive trees.
A petition from DR.. Hoaton asking for
stone covered nume on the south side
Of Cypress avenue near San Matso street
was laid over one week.
Chas. Spates was granted grade stakes
for stone gutter in front of his property
on Chestnut avenue.
j. d. Harthorne's petition for permis-
sion to erect sign board was denied
B. T. Estler and others petitioned for
a. bridge across Bridge street, north of
the intersection of Contour street. The
petition was granted.
The expense report of the Domestic
Water company will be taken up at the
next meeting.
Less than minute was the time it
took the jury to bring in verdict of
mot guilty" in the case of H. A. Hodge
the colored man arrested for disturbing
the peace.
Mrs. Wilson has given the class of 's5
$25 in memory of her son Fred, who was
member of the class. The money will
go into the art fund.
Jude Baker is at the county seat today
as witness in the Barman case.
A. Reynolds and family start for the
vicinity of Randsburg in week or ten
days.
Part of the surveying party employed
for the past two weeks in Bear creek by
the Redlands Electric Light company
will return to Redlands on Friday for a
short time.
John Carvelt of Canada, father of Mrs.
Chas. Highly, has arrived in California
and is visiting in Redlands today
j. Wheat and o. A. Harris are having
a rig fitted up to deliver spring water to
Redlands people this summer.
Hugh Todd, Los Angeles architect,
has bought lumber of the Newport COM
pany for house in Mentone.
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INDEX

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS
The Beard. Landell wedding at Buena
Park.
RedIands city trustees attend to public
matters.
Electric street car work begun at Santa
Barbara.
San Bernardlno Democrats organize for
the city campaign.
A Santa Monica vagrant with a supply
of suspicious checks.
Colored Baptsts In session at Riverside;
orange picking resumed.
A San Pedro sea captain marries an Am
erican girl to Chinaman.
Orange county fruit-growers complain
of low prices for seedlings.
Bad boys at Pasadena under arrest for
numerous acts of laWlessness.
Crews of warships in port at San Diego
preparing to celebrate Washington birth
day.
A mass meeting called at Pomona to
secure direct vote on the liquor license
question.
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SANTA BARBARA
Work Begun on the Electric Street Car
Extension

W0fK Begun ON tHt Eiectf1c Stfeet CIT
Extension
SANTA BARBARA, Feb. 1.-THE
Consolidated Electric company has
commenced operations for the extension
of it's lines through the city. Workmen
are now engaged on Chapala and Vic
toria streets, and the cars will be soon
running along Garden street.
A troublesome person calling himself
Rudolph WIokurka is earning consider
able notoriety in his efforts to create
strife between two secret societies in
this city. His latest attempts consist
of two communications in the public
prints signed Trustees" but the menu
bers Of both organizations have now
discovered his Identity, his malicious
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Marriage Licenses

One license was yesterday issued from
the county clerks office to James S.
Stardefter, native of Texas, aged 22
years. and Edith r. King, native of
Canada, aged 20 years; both residents of
this city.
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Randsburx Gold Fields

Reached via Santa Fe route. Leave Los
Angeles 1O:15 am; arrive Randsburg
$3.50 pm. Through tickets, $6.75.
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To Cure : Cola An One nax

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c.
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All prices Of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Bckstrom. 2a4 South Spring street.