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a temperance man, he sacrifices his SEN
timents to the extent fo taking homeo-
pathic doses of oxygen gas, by inhala-
gencieS of suffocating cough), and allo-
paths doses of oxygen gas, by inhala-
tion from a sack. 1t is wonderful to tell,
but he says according to the prescrip-
tion, he has absorbed during the past
week no less than fifty gallons of this
Essential supporter of life"-not fire.
water, but oxygen. How long it will
support him the future only can tell.
He is though not a McKinleyite, like
his fellow sufferer doing we'll"
Welded in high life" is an expression
used by a society critic in reference to
the marriage of two of our respected
fellow citizens a day or two ago. They
were a Mr.. Towsley, aged 60 years, and
Mrs. A. Woods, aged SO. Though reach
ing high in years, their friends wish they
may live to enjoy their united lives as
cheerfully and prosperously as circum-
stances will admit.
The people of South Pasadena, espe-
cially the many who travel to and fro
from the city daily, rejoice with their
neighbors adjoining in the prospect or
having another street car line into Los
Angeles. The changing of. the Ter
minal steam road into an electric street
car line will also attract city residents
to locate here and build up the commun-
ity. This is to be accomplished within
two years; and now is the time for far
seeing heads of families to invest In lots
for homes. .l-a-.
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NORWALK

NORwALK. Feb. 19.-Mrs. wilhel.
mine Dickhoff died at the home Of her
son. Otto Dickhoff, on Wednesday morn.
ing after lingering attack of la grippe.
which was the result of exposure on the
night of the fire.. The funeral services
were conducted yesterday afternoon by
Rev. George H. De Kay, the interment
taking place at Artesia cemetery. De-
ceased was SO years of age.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Buckbee was also buried yes
terday at Little Lake cemetery. The
funeral services were from the Advent
church.
Mrs. DeKay is among the sick, having
been confined to her bed for several
days.
Word has been received here by
friends of the death of Mrs. Philip Hahn
at Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. Hahn was q
woman widely known and much be-
loved, and a large circle of former Se-
dalians, as well as of friends who knew
her during her short residence in Los
Angeles, will learn with regret of hsb
death.
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SAN. PEDRO
Reception to the Officers Of the U. s. $.
Oedney
for homes.

SAN PEDRO, Feb. 19.-In spite of the
storm last evening the mansion of Geo.
H. Peck, Jr., was the scene of a recep-
ton in honor of the officers of the U. S. s.
Gedney. The large assembly rooms
presented a beautiful scene; in fact, a
bower of roses and evergreens. The
decorations and floral pieces were
source of continual admiration during
the evening. Our local orchestra, con-
ssting of Mrs. Stone and Prof. H. j.
Muller and w. A. Crocker, furnished
delightful music Of the latest popular
selections. There was also card play
ing and whist.
Mrs. Peck and Mr.. c. c. Niles, two Of
our we'll known and popular vocalists,
rendered a duet, which fairly captivated
their many listeners. Miss Bessie
Holmes of Los Angeles sang duet with
Mrs Peck The voice of Miss Holmes
is favorite one here, and Is always .
treat to listen to.
Mrs Stone and Mrs El1enberg execut-
ed a duet on the piano in a manner show
ing them to be masters of that art. Then
a charming vocal solo by Mrs. George
Peck was rendered, after which the
cream and cake were served and the
room was prepared for dancing. The
affair was one continued source of pleas
ure from start to finish, and will be
chronicled by all those who were so for
tunate as to attend as one of the most
enjoyable evenings they ever spent. Fol-
lowing are those that were present:
Mesdames F. w. Stone, Henry Baly,
NJ Ekenberg, E. A. Roster, James H.
Dodson, c. C. Niles, Stone; the Misses
Edith Christ, Agnes Christ, Bessie
Holmes. Addie Baly, Helen Downing
frankie Hyordman; Messrs. Cap. Os-
born, Braid, Fitzgerald, Stone Of the
u. 8. S. Gedney, Captain Parsons Of
the steamer Eureka, Mr. Christ of San
Francisco and the following gentlemen
from San Pedro flames H. Dodson, B.
LAGRANGE, H p. Blow, w. A. Crocker,
H. ]. Muller, H. Baly, NJ. Ekenberg, F.
w. Stone, G. c. Niles and +. l.. Schil-
ling.
Since the harbor decision has been
practically settled in our favor real es-
tate has taken on considerable activity.
D. r. Clay e Co. report three sales aH-
grega ting about $4,000. all to eastern
parties, one being the business property
9Ox1OO feet northwest corner of Tenth
and Center streets; another choice lot
on Eleventh street; they also report
having leased to new comers the hotel
property of James Herald and the busi-
ness block of Captain Christ, at the cor
ner of Twenlfth and Center streets, for
a grocery house.
Peck & Co. also report many sales,
mostly on Harbor View hill. The
Crocker block, on Sixth street has been
leased for hardware store.
Joe Bennett, on of San Pedro's bright
est young and popular men, has gone
to Tucson. Arizona, where he has ac-
cepted position as telegraph operatoV
for the Southern Pacific company.
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REDLANDS
Fixing Of Water Rstes-Wedding Of Popular
Parties

Fixing Of Water Rstes-Wedding Of Popular
Parties
REDLANDS, Feb. 19.-The city trus-
tees met at p. m. today to consider do
mestic water rates for the coming year.
The statement of the Redlands, Lu-
gonia and Grafton Domestic Water
company was read.
The cost of maintenance for 1896, in
cluding interest, repairs, material, SAL
aries, ETC., was given as 24,249.64; de-
probation Of plant in 1896, s2,S9S.60;
gross receipts from water rents, service
connections, ETC., $25, ,6236S.
George A. Cook, president of the COM
pany, was present, and in answer to
Trustee Fowler's questions stated that
a renewal Of present fiat rates would
be satisfactory to the company, and he
thought 95 per cent of the water users
would also be satisfied, and there would
be very little trouble If they knew water
meters could be put in If they (the Gus
tomers) so desired. There are fifty or
sixty meters now in use, and none, he
thought, had been charged meter rates
since July, but he said they wished the
right to put on meter in case of waste
Final consideration was laid over for
full board.
The friends of Miss Alma c. StillwelI
and F. E. Sanford are having surprise
served up to them by the intelligence
that they are to be married at Los An
geles Sunday, February 21, at o'clock
p. m. The groom-elect leaves for Los
Angeles tomorrow morning. After the
wedding they expect to spend a fort
night at Santa Barbara and other points
on the coast.
Both are well known as young people
of this city, Miss Stillwell being an artist
of recognized talent, and Mr.. Sanford
private secretary of A. G. Hubbard and
president of the Baptist Christian En-
deavor society,"
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INDEX
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS

The rain fell in abundance and the
farmers and fruit growers are happy.
Orange |ranchers object to paying city
taxes and will seek to disincorporate.
Pasadena Methodists propose to build
an Auditorium; st. Cecilia Musicale;
Hardwick-Gard wedding.
Real estate appears to be advancing in
value at San Pedro on account of the faith
in the harbor location reports.
A powerful Electrical company has been
formed with headquarters at RedlandS to
furnish power for Los Angeles City.
San Diego is stormswept like the bal
ance of the state. The Theosophsts
seem to be concentrating their energies
by the Silver Gate.
Redlands city trustees discuss water
rates. A daughter of the late Or. Still
well and the private secretary OF A. u.
Hubbard will wed on Sunday.
The Riverside city trustees are discuss
ing the water rate question; the rates are
being increased from cents an inch
twenty years ago to 10 cents an inch and
81. 50 an acre more.
The herald., 1897-02-20
SOUTH PASADENA
Gentleman GRANGER Gets a Fortune -
Wedding

Wedding
SOUTH PASADENA, Feb. 19.-John
F. Jewett the gentleman granger who
lives on the hill, has taken a trip back
to his old home in Hamilton county.
Ohio, to look after snug little fortune
that has recently been bequeathed him
by thrifty maiden aunt who died
short time ago. There are two reports
in circulation as to the legatee-a very
reliable one representing that the son,
Charles Jewett, stenographer in the
land department of the Santa Fe Rail-
road company, is the lucky man.
Somebody is certainly to blame for the
non appointment of a guardian for the
person and estate of the imbecile Thom-
as Hoffman, whose guava orchard is go
ing to waste for want of attention. The
creditors are thus losing much of their
claims. Quite little sum might have
been made out of the place this season
If the house, stable and grounds had been
rented. 1t is said that the sheriff cannot
find Hoffman so as to serve notice upon
him. If this mention reaches the eyes
of any one knowing his whereabouts
he or she would do good service by writ
ing this officer to that effect.
One Of the more prominent sufferers
from continuous severe colds or grip in
our town, for several weeks, is trying
q new course Of treatment, viz: Though
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ing Protestant churches of Pomona have
by turns preached to the students of
Pomona college within the past few
weeks.
1t is said the boys-the athletes Sc
lected from the team-of Pomona COL
lege who are to represent their institu-
tion on Monday next in the intercolle-
giate field day contests are training hard,
and intend to hold up the reputation
heretofore won on this line.
An arrangement has been made by
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Owens to give their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel C. Whitten,
of Utica, N. Y, tallyho ride over the
valley with some guests on Washing
tons birthday.
D. C. Lane and Otis Hidden have gone
to the mining district near Ogilvie, on
the desert.
Mrs. A. S. Brooks, daughter of r. S.
S. Andres of this place, has recently ar
rived with her son from st. Paul, Mimi,
and will soon be followed by her hus-
band. They intend visiting several To-
calites in the state, especially in this
section.
A. r. Worth and wife have removed to
Compton for future residence.
Geo. e. Ross and family of Pomona
intend going next week to,Los Angeles to
live the captain being an attache of the
county clerks office.
There has been a sort of epidemic in
the way of the grip in this vicinity for
several weeks.
AS many as six persons in one family
near Rincon are reported to have had
typhoid fever, one or two being yet down
with it,
E. F. Howe and his milk COW had sort
of athletic contest one with the other one
day this week, in which the former says
the latter scored more points than he
before the animal was brought to it's
milk
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ORANGE COUNTY
Orange Ranchers Object to City Taxes-Per
Sona1 and General


sonal and General
SANTA ANA. February 19.-The
question of corporation or no cor
poration will be voted on in Orange on
Tuesday next. The question of tlisin-
corporation was brought forward by
the ranchers, the corporation being
about three miles square, and the far
mers claim that as they do not get city
privileges they are not willing to pay
city taxes
The Minuet club will give Washing
ton birthday dance in Spurgeon's hall on
the evenig of Monday next.
Capt f. w. Smith is home from Rands-
burg looking hale and hearty.
Messrs. Phillips, Smith and Mansur,
of this city are making preparations to
open a drug business at Alamitos.
brilliant entertainment was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Bristol last evening
on Ninth and Spurgeon streets. 1t was
given in honor of the birthday of Mrs.
Bristol. Whist was the order of the
evening-ten tables being occupied.
Prizes were awarded as follows: Mr.. A.
J. Padgham, first; Mrs. DR.. Coop, con-
ISOLATION, and Mrs. Walter Tedford
BOBBY.
Bob Graham of the Santa Ana police
force, and Mr.. Curtice, present incum-
bent, are in the field for the city mar
shalship.
Orange is to have an opera house. The
lumber is on the ground and Garfield
& Harris are the projectors. When the
opera house is completed, it is to be
f1anked by residence and carpenter
shop.
Louis F. Vetter, representative and
advance agent of the Home Telephone
company. was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Vetter's object is to connect Santa
Ana with the outside world through the
medium of the wires which he repre-
sents.
In the superior court to-day in the
case of Champlin VS.. Paschal, judgment
was rendered for plaintiff for $103 and
costs.
W. F. Heathman, of this city, has Sc
cured letters patent for a process Of ex-
tracing gold from sea water.
Will Scammon. who has been for three
months absent at Pomona, is in our
city to-day.
The number of transfers Of real es-
tate reported by the Orange County Tt
tie company for the week ending Feb.
10, is eighteen, aggregating $5204.
The rainfall for the last twentyfour
hours is .75 inches; for the season, 10.10
inches.
G. H.. Putnam is seriously Ill at his
home on West First street.
Frank Ely is assigned for prominent
position in the masquerade ball at Ana
helm next Monday night
Rev. f. R. Watson, of the Unity
church, officiated at the funeral SER
vices of Tom Raymond to-day in the
undertaking parlor of Mills & Turner.
DIR. J. G. KimbaIl and wife left to-day
for San Diego to visit their son, and will
remain over during the carnival sea-
son.
from London, has commenced his meet
ings in Harvy's hall. Large and appre-
ciative audiences are present at each
service.
The herald., 1897-02-20
PASADENA
A Methodist Auditorium Project-Social Notes
AMI News Brevites


PASADENA, Feb. 19.-At a meeting
of the NJ. e. conference committee last
evening at the study of the pastor, Rev.
Clark Crawford, 1t was decided to go
ahead with the building of the proposed
a ditorium if it can be built for s25, 1000.
The committee has been subdivided by
Rev. Crawford as follows: Q On loca-
tioH of buildings. auditorium, parson-
age, Sunday school building, ETC., R. H.
Pinney, chairman; w. M. Pennell, w. N
Van Nuys, s. f. Johnson; (2) on cost
of alteration of buildings, etc. T. c.
Hoag, chairman; F. d. Stevens, T. j.
Martin, w. D. Hamill; (3) on auditorium
plans and estimates, p. M. Green, chair
man; ]. p. Chaffin, H. A. Cogswell, G. A.
Darling.
At the meeting of the committee as
whole next Thursday reports of the sub
committees will be presented and got
ten into shape for presentation at the
conference to be held week from next
Tuesday
EUCHRE PARTY
About fifty guests enjoyed the pro-
gressive euchre party given last evening
by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McNally at
their handsome home in Altadena. The
house was very handsomely decorated
with flowers of different varieties and
tables were arranged for forty-eight
guests Prizes were won by Mrs. Cody,
ladies' first prize, a cloisone tea caddy;
Mrs. Ford, Bohemian glass vase, second
prize; Mrs. Armstrong, silver mounted
hat brush, lone-hand prize: Mr.. Miller,
q handsomely bound volume on hunt
ing, first prize; Mr. Webster, Second
prize, also book; Mr.. Cody, silver nail
file, lone-hand prize. An elaborate col
Io+s pv,1
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Stmson, Mr.. and
Mrs. F.. r. Hull, Mr.. and Mrs H. l..
Story, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Barnhart, Mr..
and Mrs. c. S. Cristy Mr.. and Mrs. C.
B. Scoville. Mrs. A. c. Armstrong, Mr..
and Mrs. Cody, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A Bar
ker, Mrs. P. c. Baker, DR.. and Mrs. f.
r.. Rowland, Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Arm
strong, Mrs. Ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Miller,
Mr. and Mrs. Mcconnell, DR.. and Mrs.
Updegraff, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. D. Dag
gett, Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Bolt Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Stanton, Mrs. Nevins, Miss
Harbaugh vr. and Mrs. Glow, Mr. and
Mrs. c. p. Morehouse, Mr.. and Mrs j.
d. Wilde, Mr.. and Mrs. Webster, Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Libby, jr., and others.
ST. CECILIA MUSICALE.
The st. Cecilia club was entertained
last evening with musicale at the home
of Mrs. Whtmore on Ell Dorado street.
the evening being devoted to Haydn.
The first thing on the program was his
symphony, which was rendered by an
orchestra composed of Miss Polk, first
violin; Miss Radcliffe, second violin; Mr..
Stevens Of Los Angeles, cello; Mr. Mead,
of the same city, fute while for the
piano the four movements were played
successfully by Miss Whitmore and Mr..
Mason, Mrs. Maths and Mr.. Schleif, Miss
Tyson and Miss Goodwin, Miss Sarah
Coleman and Mr.. Earle. Oscar Schleiff
read short and interesting account of
the life of the famous composer Among
other items were cello and flute solos
by Mr.. Stevens and Mr.. Mead, songs by
Miss Young and violin and piano duet
by Miss Polk and Mr.. Mason. Refresh
ments followed the music.
The guests of the club last evening
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POMONA
Abundance Of Rain-Jurv Disagree-Pythians
Celebrate

SSieuTdtc
POMONA, Feb. 19-The farmers of
this valley now feel confident of sufficient
rainfall this season for all necessary
purposes, even to the replenishing of the
natural reservoirs in the mountains.
This last storm aggregates 2.13 inches,
bringing the total to 16 inches.
Since the discharging of the jury in
the DR.. Smith liquor trial yesterday af-
ternoon, 1t has been learned that seven
out of the nine jurors were for convic-
tion and two for acquittal, and these
two latter, especially one who is known
as not only a strong temperance man.
but on general principles also a Prohi-
bitionist, have been complimented by
many for their firmness in standing by
their convictions throughout the entire
night and greater part of the following
day, Notwithstanding the fact of their
being hopelessly in the minority. Wheth-
er or not there will be any further pros
ecution will probably not be known until
March 2.
There has been so far but little dis
cussion of the approaching La Fiesta
season in Los Angeles, but as it Is in
many respects advantageous to the en-
tire section as we'll as to Los Angeles,
it is generally conceded that this COM
munity will lend it's approval by liberal
patronage in the way of at least attend
ance. If nothing more substantial
The Knights of Pythias will be handi-
capped considerably by the weather in
their entertainment this evening, cele-
brating the thirty-fourth anniversary
of the existence of their order in this
country.
One of the happy features, and an
event long to be remembered by the lit
tie ones, of Pomona's public school ex-
ercises this week, was the taking of the
entire kindergarten enrolment (nearly
$50 "tots'o to the summit Of San Jose
hills, adjacent to the city park, one day
this week, and letting them pass two or
three hours in pleasure and instruc-
tion.
Letters from Pomonans in the mining
district near Yuma give the information
that, Notwithstanding the frequent and
copious rains here, there has none fallen
there this season. Thus between the
winter there and the summer here one
could 1nd practically dry climate the
year around.
Nearly all OF the pastors Of the lead
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1t Is the Best

right of the people to the use of the
water He was in favor of raising the
rates to bNing in sufficient revenue to
meet the obligations of the company
but favored the inch rate. The amend
ment was adopted, Morse voting no.
After some further discussion the mat
ter went over until tomorrow afternoon
to allow the water company to make an
ltemized statement of receipts, expenses
and cost of construction
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aSs2&&E{E| - SS7S41EzESlg gE@&NlK

from the east after an extended visit
with friends.
Miss Mamie Young, of South Euclid
avenue, is entertaining her friend, Miss
Porter, of Rockford. Ill.
Mrs. r. ]. Dobbins and daughter are
expected home from the east next Sum-
daV.
The herald., 1897-02-20
Notes and Comments

San Pedro must throw to the winds its
back number ideas and come to the
front as an ally of and seaport for Los
Angeles, and if she does this the day is
not far distant when she will be
second only to the city of Los Angeles.
Streets must be improved and storm
water drains provided, or some day citi-
zens will wake and find new and more
up to date business center half mile
south of its present location. on the
banks of the outside harbor in the vicin-
ity of the Southern Pacific company's
Twelft street depot. This is common
sense, plain talk, and if business men
stand in the way of making good streets
they will soon see, to their sorrow and
loss, the truth of these predictions.
Riverside has demonstrated that it is
not success to get the cart before the
horse. Something like two years ago
a number of men there were induced by
agents of creamery machinery to put in
a plant which cost something over $5000
There were no cows in the county to
speak of. The result was that the sher-
If sold the house. lot and machinery for
$529.
1t sometimes requires firm moral cour-
age to face an overwhelming majority
but the two jurors out of a panel of nine
were equal to the emergency Wednes-
day night-they didn't "go home till
morning"
Many winter tourists have been kept
away from Pomona this year on account
doors.
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The hand OF fate hovers over the uuwise, tho
youth VINO In error have dashed the cup Of LIE
to the floor. 1t is u fearful horror 10 be %
strong as an OK to-day, to be as weak as kitten
tomorrow. II is solemn warning; 1t should
be needed. Catch yourself In the nick Of time,
II you cannot help yourself the
GREAT HUDYAN
will help you. Hudyan isa purely vegetable
preparation but is powerful one
Hudyan restores, rebuilds, renews the fires OF
life. 1t is for man 1t is mans best friend.
you suffcr from weakness from impaired OF lost
manhood, ii you have used up your kidneys or
injured your liver you should write and legrn
oil about the Great Hudyan. Circulars and tss-
timouias free
HUDSON MEDICAL. INSTITUTE,
stockton, Market and Ellis sta,
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Many winter tourists have been kept
away from Pomona this year on account
of the Hotel Palomares' not opening it's
doors
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were: Col and Mrs. Polk, Mr.. and Mrs
W. w. Mills, Mrs. Mckinley and Miss
Kingsbury of Boise City, Idaho; Mrs
Radcliffe, Master Ratcliffe, Miss Young,
Miss Porter of Rockford, ILL.,; Mr.. and
Mrs. Coleman, Miss Somers, Rob Rowan,
Mr.. and Miss Dart Henry and Charles
Greene, Lewellyn Reynolds, Mrs Mason,
Miss Blocki, Miss Randall, Harry
Young
The news & observer., 1897-03-11
TEIEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.


Frankfort, Ky, March 10-~Governor
Bradley this morning began reading a
three thousand page record in Scott
Jackson's case, Jackson's attorney, L. J..
Crawford, came into town last night and
saw the Governor about filing brief
to-day and requested him to read the
whole record in the jackson case. This
will require several days. No papers
in Alonzo Walling's case have not yet
arrived. There is an intimation that
Jackson's brief contains something that
will result in a respite for Walling.
Louisville, Ky, March 10-A special
to the Times from Wickiffe, Ky, says:
At 1;20 o'clock this morning the ST.
Louis express on the Illinois Central,
northbound, collided with freight train
at East Cairo, Ky. Fireman Walter
Rogers, of the express, sustained fatal
injuries, both legs being crushed off. The
mail car and engine of the express train
were demolished. The engine left the
track and ran into the depot, the tele-
graph operator Goodwin Boaz, having
a narrow escape from death.
Pittsburg, Pa, March 10.-An ex-
plosion occurred in the Berwind- White
coal shaft at Dubois, Pa, at IL O'Clock
this morning. There were 100 men at
work at the time and all got out but 81 l.
The mine foreman was badly burned
All the emtombed miners were rescued
this afternoon. John Graham, Conner
Hopkins, Peter Foreman, Hugh Rey-
nolds were burned about the hands and
face, but their injuries are not serious.