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The herald., 1897-08-18
COMPTON

COMPTON, Aug. T.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) Davidson & Hoag are making
great improvement in the appearance of
the school houses. Lugo has just been
finished. Now the grammar and high
school building is being painted. Then will
follow the East Side building.
Mrs. A. v. Park and daughter of Rlalto.
who have been visiting Mrs. D. V. Pratt,
started for home Tuesday
Frank Carson has been very sick with
sore throat for several days.
Mrs. c. W. Coltrin died of heart dis
ease on Saturday, the 18th, and was buried
from the Congregational church on Sun
day.
The cooperative store has closed a very
successful. and begins the new year by
electing for directors: c. W. Coltrin, S. N.
Jennings, d. M. Hathorn, Henry Caty and
H. B. Rice. The officers are: President.
c. w. Coltrin; vice-president, S. N Jen-
nings; treasurer, d. M. Hathorn; manager,
r. o. Hursey.
Harry Ham of San Bernardno was in
town Monday with a view of buying the
Racket store and putting in a first-class
stock
Rev. J. ]. Bowker who has been ap-
pointed rector of the Episcopal church here.
held his first service on last Sunday night.
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Clay is said to have lost betting again st
four kings and an ace was not an un-
precedented wager. Ben Ash of Mobile
saw game in that same year in which
the stakes were much higher. Over
sS0,000 changed hands in one pot, and
even that, he declared, was only small
part of the real wager that was made,
won and lost.
Ben was youngster then, but was
old enough to have won the affection of
charming young girl who was the
daughter of a French painter named
D'Aubigny. He was exceedingly anxious
to marry her and she was ready, but
there was formidable obstacle in the
way. The paternal D'Aubigny, though
born in the United States, was scion of
an aristocratic family in France, and
had retained all the pride of caste that
belonged to his ancestors, while Ash
though worthy young fellow enough,
with a fair social standing, was the son
of Dave Ash, the veteran theatrical
manager Of Mobile, who was Philadel-
phia Quaker by birth.
The herald., 1897-08-18
SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA, Aug. 17-At the trust
ees' melting last eveneing the sewer or
dinance came up for the second reading
and was adopted. A representative of the
Pacific Land and Mining company of Pasa-
dena was present. who asked the board
for information regarding the bonds. AS
the city has no information concerning the
town which is of interest to intending bond
purchasers in shape to distribute, the city
clerk, in conjunction with the city attor-
ney, was instructed to make an abstract of
the bonds, with such general information
as might be desired by intending pur-
chasers, and have the same printed on
slips
The street committee reported in favor
of grading South Fourth street and the
matter of putting in the culvert and filling
in the gully, in place of the old bridge
now there, will be decided at the next
injecting.
A resolution of intention was adopted for
the grading of the alley in the block
bounded by Third and Fourth streets and
Utah and Railroad avenues.
The electric company was ordered to
tear up the old, d!sused tracks on Third
street and Utah avenue, and was notified
to conform to the the city's speed ordin-
ance.
Miss Minnie Gollmer of Los Angeles, who
has been the guest of the Misses Jessica and
home today.
The Misses Ella and Lola Fay, assisted by
Mr.. Hardy Upton, gave a very enjoyable
clambake to a number of friends at their
cottage on the beach on Saturday even
ing. Those present were: Mines. Upton,
Fryat, Rutes, Misses Saunders, Leila
Fryat Minnie Carter, Daisy Betzoe
Messrs. Earle Huston, George Mcknight,
Charles Fay, Brewster, Conklin, Rutes,
Brewster.
Mrs. Frederick A. Field, wife of the
pastor of Olvet Congregational church.
and Mrs. John M. Schaef1e, wife of the
pastor of the Congregational church at
P!co Heights, Los Angeles. are visiting
friends here and will remain a week
Miss Dora Scollard entertained Miss Ag-
mes Johannson and Miss Alice Lyons of Los
Angeles and Miss Mettie Wiser and Mr.. Ed
Scollard at luncheon on the beach today
Mrs. S. Totzec and daughters, who have
been spending the summer al the Clayton,
leave for ther home in New Mexico to-
morrow.
Miss Lulu Groover Of Norwalk Is the
guest of her aunt. Mrs. W. D. Fuller, on
the beach.
The social given in the Methodist church
last evening was a social and financial
success. The young ladies of the society
presented a pleasing program and served
ice cream and cake.
Mrs. J. S. Wilson and daughter were ten
dered a surprise party at their new home
on Orange avenue last evening. 1t was a
pleasant, enjoyable affair.
Those who sang in the chorus at the musi-
cal festival have been invited to assist In
the presentation of one of the programs
presented here last week by Prof Cornell
at Long Beach next Friday evening.
The herald., 1897-08-18
SOLDIERS HOME

SOLDIERS HOME, Aug. 17.-(Regular
Correspondence Albert Johnson has been
appointed chief clerk at home headquart-
ers, vice e. ]. Rising, promoted to quarter
master and commssary of subsistence.
Governor Smith yesterday paid visit to
our printing office, and paid a deserved
compliment to the typos who have it in
charge for the neat and clean shape every
thing is kept in the office. and also for the
excellent work turned out.
Freeman d. Batchelder, notary public
who has acted as hospital sergeant for the
past five or six years. now signs himself
hospital steward, a we'll deserved promo
tion and honor.
The scarcity of water is apparent at the
home on every side. The lawns, which
used to present such a green and beauti-
full appearance, are now parched for the
want of it, and the laundry work is now
done only on every alternate week; in fact,
everything is done to economist the use
of the precious liquid, and still the most
pressing need of the home is an abundance
of pure and sweet water.
The herald., 1897-08-18
REDLANDS

REDLANDS Aug. 17.-(Regular Cor
respondence) A telegram was received
here this morning announcing the death
of James G. Weeks at Chicago, yesterday
afternoon, from hemorrhage. Deceased
was 3S years old, and leaves a widow and
three children. Mr.. Weeks, who was pres
ident of the Redlands Commercial COM
pany of this city, left for the east this
spring on business and pleasure, and was
on his way to this city from his old home.
Cleveland, o., when his death occurred.
He was one of Redlands' most prominent
men in business and society, and was uni
|versaly popular. The remains of the de-
ceased were embalmed and shipped to
Cleveland, o., for which place Mrs. Weeks
leaves tomorrow morning. If she is able to
travel, as she has been quite i'll. The re-
mains will be inferred at Mrs. Weeks old
home at Atchison, Kas.
Contractor Phelan came down from the
Santa Ana canyon today and reports that
he has over two hundred men at work on
the flume and tunnels of the Southern
California Power company, and that the
work is being pushed as rayidly as pos
sible Workmen are in 397 fet on the long
tunnel, and 6S6 feet has been run on the
other shorter tunnels. Things are lively
up there and Redlands is already begin
ming to feel the effects of the distribution
of the thousands of dollars each month
to the working men.
Mrs. Meigs and party returned yester-
day from Bluff lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Sanford have re-
turned from a two weeks stay in the
mountains.
Miss May Moore returned yesterday
from a three weeks outing at Forest Home
and Bluff lake.
1t is now announced that Harry Horton
was married August 11th at his old home
at Finegal. Canada. to one Of the accom-
plished young ladies of that place.
The herald., 1897-08-18
AVALON

AVALON, Aug. 17-(Regular Corre
spondence.) The law abiding citizens of
Avalon, and they are in the largest kind
of a majority, are congratulating them
selves today the rapidity with which
The Heralds crusade against illegal gam
bling in Avalon has met with practical
success. Last night there was not a
single one of the games mentioned but
was closed up. the proprietors voluntarily
choosing to resign the prospect of possible
future profit from this source in view OF
the weight of public opinion against the
games focused by The Herald's article
The saloon known as the Sugar Loaf and
controlled by Will Bloesser, has had no
connection. financial or in its manage
ment, with John Bloesser, whose name
was mentioned as the owner of the prop
erty. This is equally true regarding the
active connection of the Bannings with
the Seal Rock saloon. Tom Matthews,
its lessee, is anxious that it should be
known that the Bannings had no interest
whatever in any illegal gambling which
may have gone on in his premises. The
percentage poker game which was run
ming in his saloon is now closed, and only
legitimate card-playing will be allowed.
Even the nickel-in-the-slot machines
have closed down, or if they are still rum
ming they have been altered in their char
acter so as to come within the law.
Ben Rosin of the Island Buffet, who was
prominently noticed In the roast, is actu-
ally glad that the excuse was given him
to close down the "club-rooms," and the
gambling fraternity themselves, although
a little sore at present, WILL If they con-
clude to stay on the island, soon realize
that they will enjoy the pleasures of Ava
lon to a greater extent for the balance of
the season.
s. M. Parsons of Los Angeles came over
on La Paloma yesterday for flying visit.
He returns on the Hermosa today, after
a delightful day spent in Avalon. Mr..
Parsons is the father of George W. Par
sons of the chamber of commerce in Los
Angeles.
Mrs. F. H. Roe and child, Denver; David
ard George Swigart Pasadena; J. w.
Mahon Bakersfed; c. c. Cowgirl DR. Fl.
N. Rice. St. Paul. Mimi; Mrs. Cunning
ham, Miss Maud Low and w. H. Palmer
and family, Houston, Tex, are guests at
the Metropole.
Mr. and Mrs. H. ]. Wicker of San Fran
cisco have been enjoying splendid Sshing
during their stay at the Metropole.
c. e. Thomas of Washington caught on
rod and reel four yellowtail, one Weighing
twenty-six pounds.
H. S. Manning of San Francisco caught
on rod and reel ten yellowtai.
On Monday Miss M. S. Hampton and
Charles f. Thomas caught four yellowtail
and five bonita.
Miss L. V. Herndon of West Virginia
and III. S. Manning of San Francisco
caught seven yellowtail, two bonita and
two rock bass.
The herald., 1897-08-18
SAN BERNARDINO

SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 17.-(Regular
Correspondence At the meeting of the
supervisors yesterday the petition of o.
d. Collins for wholesale liquor license
to conduct a saloon at Mentone. in con-
junction with grocery store, was granted.
BY unanimous vote of the board it was
decided to advertise for bids for the pur-
pose of covering the Fourth street over
Lyde creek with asphalt and to repair the
S00-foOt bridge over the Santa Ana river.
James Curtrier and Refugro Brown of
Victor have filed with the recorder two
mining locations. both in Halcomb valley
mining district .and known as the Gopher
and Lone Star mines. Notice of location
Of the Mary Lou was also filed by Blan-
chard Forker of Virginia Dale district
Word has been received from the state
university at Berkeley of the good fortunes
of young man from this city and grad
uate of the San Bernardino high school in
1896 J. Andy Pierce has been elected
lecturer in chemistry and is now one of the
faculty at the university.
Will Leslie, who committed suicide al
South Riverside Sunday evening, was wei
known in this vicinity. Only last week he
visited here and went on a pleasure trip ur
Devil canyon, when he was in splendid
spirits.
Zombro, the San Bernardino trottine
horse. covered himself with glory al
Marysville on Saturday last He wor
three straight heats in 2:11A. 2:12 and PIP
The raises made by the city board of
equalization were few, and as follows
Great American Tea company from $500
to $500; Stone Brothers. from 5000 to $500;
Red Front. from s2675 to s35o0. The assess
ment of j. G. Mclean was left at $4,000.
The efforts to release Robert L. Ditto on
writ of habeas corpus today proved fruit
less, as Judge Campbell would not grant
1t. Ditto was committed from Needles for
attempt to beat Chinese restaurant keep
er out of a board bill. The case will now be
appealed and the merits shown.
George Dunn and Gerty Campbell were
today licensed to wed by Cupid Diss. Both
are residents of Cotton.
John Bannister of Los Angeles has sold
to La H. Barton three lots located at
Urbita for $500.
The Santa Fe road is having several
carloads of gravel hauled to gravel the road
bed along l street, from Third street to
Base line. The company is also placing
six-inch water mains throughout their
yards for fire protection.
One hundred and fifty dairy cows have
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canyon of the Colorado. and Colorado
springs.
c. p. Malloy shipped carload Of oranges
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Gregg are at EIsinore
hot springs.
A. Meacham has the contract for build
ing $500 cottage for o. H. Burke and a
5000 cottage for Chas. Edelman. Both build
ings will be erected on South Olive street.
Glenn Crowell went to Catalina on Mon
day to spend a week or ten days.
E. A. Honey, Frank Carpenter, G. w.
Moore and Samuel Shrewsbury went to
Bear valley today to remain for about two
weeks.
Ed Ragoss of Los Angeles came down
on Sunday to spend vacation with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Ragoss OF
Orange.
Chas. Lighthall of Garden Grove on Mon
day purchased lot 5. block A, Lockwood S
addition, from A. Meacham. The pur-
chase was made with the intention OF
building.
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2 =HQJDWNW

The marvellous remedio-treatment that 10
used at the Hudson Medical Institute, the
great white building at the corner of Ellis,
Market and Stockton streets. San Fran
cisco. CAL, has saved thousands upon thou
sands from all the horrors that you are af-
nicted with, and your case is by no means
too far gone. Go there or write and ask
for circulars and testimonials about this
grand remedy. Why. in thirty days you
won't know yourself, and no matter wheth-
er you have got kidney, liver or bladder
trouble; whether you have had bad case
of blood poisoning and have face and
body covered with bad pimples ard blotch-
es or whether you are run down and unable
to perform the big functions OF nature-it
will be all the same to those wonderful
physicians. You ask what they will do for
you! They will cure you and make whole
man OF you.
The herald., 1897-08-18
SANTA ANA

| SANTA ANA. Aug. 17.-(Regular Corre-
| spondenceJ The board of trustees met
| in regular session last night with all mem
bers and the city clerk present H. Nc
Phee of the Evening Blade appeared be-
| fore the board and volunteered reduction
of rs per cent from his original bid for the
city advertising, making the rate 60 cents
per square for the first insertion and 80
cents per square for each subsequent inser-
ton. Mr.. McPhee's action in the matter
was prompted by a vigorous protest from
the trustees, who claimed that his bid was
exorbitant. and that, being publisher of the
only daily paper in the city, he had taken
advantage of the situation.
]. A. Wuest & Co. were awarded the con-
tract for furnishing, the city with 400 CEN
tails of rolled barley at IS cents per Genital.
Sam Hess was granted license to open
new saloon at 209 West Fourth street,
and the saloon license of c. Miller was re-
newed The application of Nicholas SIAM
buck for renewal of his license was con-
tinued to August 24th, pending investi-
cation.
The resignation of l.. A. Atwood as ell
gineer at the power house was accepted,
to take effect August 31st An application
for the position was received from O. Hud-
dleston, but action was deferred until next
Tuesday night. when it is expected other
applications will be presented.
The city clerk and city attorney were in
structed to revise and compile all city ordi-
nances now in force with view to having
them printed and bound in convenient form
for reference.
The board decided to raise the auction
eer's license from $40 to 5000 per year, and
al. ordinance to this effect was passed.
The matter of purchasing length of gar
den hose for the city fire department was
referred to the committee on fire and water.
The city clerk was empowered to pur-
chase fifty street service boxes for use in
connection with the city water system.
No bids having been received for con-
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SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 17-(Regular Core
spondence.) Edward Anderson, colored
obtained judgment against John c. Fisher
yesterday afternoon for $3.50 in the justice
court Anderson was refused seat in
the orchestra circle of the Fisher opera
house on account of his color, but accepted
the return of the money paid for the tick
cts. Mr.. Fisher made no affort at de-
fense, but will reserve his evidence for the
superior court
The San Diego industrial school filed ar
ticles of incorporation with the county
clerk yesterday. The object cf the insti-
tuition is to promote the physical moral
intellectual and religious welfre of poor
and neglected children. There is no capital
stock and the directors of the company
are: Jacob Greendike, John H. Gary. jr.,
Ralph Granger, Nat r. Titus, Mrs. " D.
The herald., 1897-08-18
RIVERSIDE COUNTY

ried a great deal of late over financial re-
verses.
The wheelmen will give short, snappy
program at Athletic park tomorrow after
noon, commencing at $3.50 sharp. The events
will be a one-third mile dash, one mile open
two mile handicap, two mile handicap
! (colored riders), and aten mile team race
All the fast riders of Riverside, Corona and
San Bernardino will compete.
The Standard Oil company is building a
large warehouse on the corner of Fourth
street and Pachappa avenue. 1t is reported
that the company proposes to put on a
wagon and have the oil business under
their direct supervision.
At the meeting of the city trustees this
morning it was decided to extend the sewer
system and force connections wherever
feasible. The new prohibition ordinance
was discussed and laid over on account
of the absence of Trustee Morse The
street superintendent submitted plans and
specifications for drainage canal on Mon
roe street to cost $9005, which was received
and placed on file.
The Indian camp near Arlington was the
scene Saturday of one of the regulation
sour wine drunks and consequent rows,
but, Indian like, they kept it mum until 1t
came out by accident today The results
summed up are badly carved up woman
d SlOleH IOTSt anu IL runaway WlIe, WHOSE
husband is swearing vengeance.
Edwin F. Woelver of Beowawe, Neb, a
Central Pacific railroad agent, has pur-
chased Allen B. Martins 10-acre ranch
near the point of rocks.
Articles of Incorporation of the i. p.
Hansen company have been filed. The
company isorganized for the purpose OF
dealing in real estate, water and water
rights, electricity. etc. Its principal place
nf1 1,rrci {c Dos
are L. p. Hansen, NJ. E. Wood, c. M. Simp-
son. F. E. Brown and J. e. Hannon The
capital stock is fixed at 5000 000 $125, ,4O(
worth Of which has been subscribed.
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Mr. Solomon's management had charge of
the bar, will conduct the entire house. Mr..
Hess will also open a new bar on Fourth
street, in the room recently occupied by
Fowler's fruit store. Mr.. Solomon has
not yet decided whether he win remain in
Aanta Ana or return to his former home In
Los Angeles.
A meeting of citizens will be held in the
city hall tonight to record protest against
the proposed bargain week" scheme to
he inaugurated in Los Angeles. 1t is not
yet known what course will be pursued
by the people here to forestall the Los
Angeles merchants, and it is generally be-
lieved nothing can be done.
The herald., 1897-08-18
ORANGE COUNTY

structing cement sidewalks on East Fourth
! street, in accordance with resolution re-
Gently passed, the board postponed action
until the first Monday in October and will
retain jurisdiction until that time, so that
the work may be taken up where it was
left Off
Miss Minna Roper has gone to San Fran
cisco. where she will enter a conservatory
of music.
Thomas Farrell of San Francisco is Wis
iting friends in Santa Ana.
j. D. Parsons and Mrs. L. H. Parsons
and family have gone to Trabuco for a
weeks camping trip
w. G. Barnwell of Los Angeles visited
in Santa Ana yesterday Mr.. Barnwell was
at one time agent of the Santa Fe at this
place.
Mrs. c. C Edinger. with her son and
daughter, c. c. Edinger. jr.. and Miss
Mabel, have gone to Escondido for two
weeks visit with her sister.
Miss E. E. Grannis has been elected
teacher of Latin and German in the high
school, thus filling the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Mrs. E. 1. Hubbard. Miss
Grannis is a graduate of Oberlin collegs
tees of the Pomona school, in which she
recently taught. Her salary is fixed at 500
per month.
Earl Glenn and Frank Galloway left to-
day for hunting trip in Trabuco canyon.
They will be gone several days.
Marriage licenses have been granted to
Martin Fischer of Anaheim, aged %, and
Lydia Schnitgel of Garden Grove. aged 2O:
and to Chauncey G. Butterfield of Capis-
trano, aged 49, and Mary Belts of Tustin
aged 40.
Lewis Welch, accused of stealing a horse
buggy and harness from his wife, was dis
missed by Judge Freeman this morning
The judge decided that the evidence against
Welch was insufficient upon which to base
a case of grand larceny.
The Hotel Brunswick has again changed
hands, H. Solomon and Mrs. Solomon re-
tiring. Hereafter Sam Hess, who, under
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STRAIGHT POKER IN '4Y
Won the Bride for His Son OH -Four
Fights

II was very much interested in that
story that was published the other day
about the game of draw poker that Hen
ry Clay played in," said the grayhaired
young looking man to the New York
Sun reporter, land especially so as the
date of the game was given explicitly in
184S. That particular game was played
dozen years before draw poker had
been evolved from the old original game
of poker.
"They did play poker as long ago as
'4S, but 1t was straight poker, with no
draw. You bet on the first five cards
you received in the deal without getting
any more, and you made the bet very
often without looking at them yourself,
wherefore the game was appropriately
called bluff as often as it was CALI 4
poker. Moreover, the stakes We're often
very high, so that the $4,000 which Mr..
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LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH, Aug. 17.-(Regular Cor
respondence) The w. C. T. u school of
methods opened its annual session in the
tabernacle this morning, the state presi-
dent, Mrs. M. A. kenney in the chair.
The devotional exercises were led by Mrs
Anna B. Southwick, in which specia,
prayer was offered for the recovery of Mrs.
Lizzie B. Mills of Santa Ana, who is quite
Ill. The parliamentary drill followed. led
by Mrs. Elmra T. Stephens.
After noontide prayer, devotions were led
by Miss Terry of Long Beach. Miss Ga
briella Stickney read the first paper of the
afternoon, written by Mrs. A. r. Organ,
on Our Department Work." which was
followed by general discussion of the
subject Miss Clara Stephens of the Union
Signal, Chicago, the national organ of the
w. c. T. u. was then introduced, and pre-
sented the claims of the paper to the au-
dience. Mr.. Simmons of Riverside sang
temperance solo, accompanied on the
piano by his wife. which was followed by
paper by Mrs. Alice Stalker on Sab
bath Observance"
A general discussion Of the subject en-
sued. after which normal drill in
purity teaching" was led by DIR. Kellogg
Lane, and then an adjournment was taken
until 1880 +. M
The evening meeting will open with a
song service by Mr.. and Mrs Simmons
which will be followed with an address
by DR.. Kellogg-Lane of Monrovia on
"Paurs Silent Women" The meeting will
open tomorrow morning at $3.50 at the
same place.
word was received here today that
WRIGHT the man who shot hims elf yester-
DAY died In the hospital this morning
mrs. Wright is doing we'll and undoubt-
edly will recover.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Threlkeld and child
OF Los Angeles visited the beach yester-
day. Mrs. Threlkeld was entertained at
dinner by Mrs. H. w. Saystile, while
Messrs. Caystile and Threlkeld took sail
10 Portugese bend on the Dawn.
H. W. Caystile, engineer on the soutbern
Pacific will leave today for a four-weeks,