The herald., 1897-02-24
RIVERSIDE
Riverside and BurIingsme Clubs VIII PIav |
Polo Tomorrow

'>''~'o'NS e'u DuIhHxdmc SIuDS VIII PLAY
Polo Tomorrow
RIVERSIDE, Feb. 23.-Evervthine is
in readiness for the great polo tourna-
ment between the champion team of
Riverside and the crack players of Bur-
lingame. The tournament will begin on
Thursday afternoon, and will conclude
on Saturday. The local club has recently
fitted up one of the finest grounds in the
state and a spirited contest is expected
as both clubs have battled together be-
fore. Among the Burlingame players
are such well known cracks as Hobart,
Baldwin and McCree, while the flag Of
the Riverside club will be borne by such
players as Bettner, Maude and Waring
The would-be county officers, al
though the time at which their terms
would commence is within a couple Of
months of two years hence, are figuring
away as if 1t were but a month before
the Republican convention to make the
nominations. The mention of G.. W.
Finch as candidate for sheriff with Brad
Noise as first deputy, is now known to
be ruse, and was only to draw atten-
tion away from the real candidate, City
Marshal F. P. Wilson. There is some
fear that Sheriff Johnson may be Il
troublesome factor. Cap is Republic
an through and through when it comes
to national politics, and has many
friends In that party, but he was elected
on the non-partisan ticket two years
ago.
At the meeting of Riverside post, G. A.
R., last night there was an unusually
large attendance, the particular buSi-
ness bringing the members out being
to take the initiative in making arrange
ments to entertain Major Clarkson, the
commander-in-chi of the Grand Army
of the Republic. upon his arrival in Riv-
erside on March 22d. This being the
first point in California at which he will
stop, great preparations will be made
for his reception. The Loring opera
house will be the place of meeting on
that occasion. There will be, among
other things competitive drill of
school children, the squad winning to be
presented with silk flag, the presenta-
tion to be made by Major Clarkson. A
banquet will he served the same evening
at Odd Fellows hall. All the posts Cf
neighboring towns will receive an invi-
tation to be preent The Wpman's Re-
lief corps will join in making the affair
one of the great days for Riverside. The
committee having charge of the ar
rangements are G. Rouse, D. G. Mitchell,
o. Burrell, H. c. Hibbard and l.. P. Nc
Collum.
The East Side Horticultural club will
TIpeel LOHOTIOW cNcIllII5 ht tIlC ilOiliC VI
James Boyd.
That the Cyrus Edinger arrested in
Nebraska for the murder of an officer in
Denver about two years ago Is the son
of A. Edinger formerly of Riverside,
has been confirmed by letters received
by Marshal Wilson from officers in
Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs George Vollmar of Utica,
N Y, who have been spending the win
ter with John Vollmar and family and
George Vollmar, jr., and family, left
Monday for their eastern home.
Mrs. Mary Robinson, wife of James
Robinson and mother of Mrs. w. "A.
Hayt, died in this city Sunday. The
funeral occurred from the residence OF
the daughter this afternoon, Rev. E. F.
Goff of the Congregational church Off
ciating. Although the deceased had re-
sided in Riverside but short time the
funeral was largely attended owing TO
the prominence in the community of the
relatives.
Notwithstanding the recent heavy
rains, which spoiled the program of holi-
day sports yesterday, the game of la
crosse between the Orange city team
and team from the High school took
place, and it was skillfully contested
game The score at the close stood to
in favor of the Orange city team