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The herald., 1897-05-20
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Two prominent state officials, Hon. e. p.
Colgan, controller, and Hon. A. Cheese
hrough. member of the state board of
equalization for the First district, were
lat the court house yesterday for the pur-
pose of examining the assessment roll OF
this county for the year 1897. Both gentle
men are distinguished and efficient Re
publican officers. Mr.. Colgan is now serv-
ing his third term as state controller, hav-
ing been reelected in 1894 by more than
49, 900 plurality. They spent the afternoon
in the M6ntecito valley determining the
value of lands in that vicinity. The gentle
mon arrived in this city on the Santa Rosa
Monday evening. stopped at the Arlington
and will leave this morning for Ventura,
whence they will go to Los Angeles.
Mrs. Mary Ella Reed. widow of ex.
County Surveyor John Reed, has filed an
application asking that homestead be set
apart to her in lot 2s9 and part of lot 300,
Lompoc colony lands.
Judge w. S. Day has written to Hon.
John l.. Campbell. superior judge of San
Bernardino county, requesting him to come
and try the case of G. p. Tebbetts VS..
William La Vies, in which the local judge
Is disqualified.
Elders ]. V. Smith and Thomas Uric of
Salt Lake City. Utah. today opened a
series of Mormon meetings at the old Epis-
copal church, on Gutierrez street, near
State street These are the first reSre-
sentatives Of that denomination to labor
with Barbarenos.
The herald., 1897-05-20
RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE. May 19.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The Memorial day committees
met at the city court room last night, and
the conference developed the fact that the
exercises of the day are TO be very inter-
esting. indeed. with several novel features.
One of these will be the parade of the
school children. the girls uniformed with
parasols Of national colors and the boys
with fatigue caps in kind. All the civic
and fraternal organizations, as well as
the military. will take part.
Mrs. Mathew Gage started for Kingston,
Canada. today. in response to telegram
announcing the serious illness Of her
mother.
Mrs. George II. Dole left yesterday for
Palo Alto to visit her son Charles, and
she will then proceed to San Francisco to
witness the graduation of her daughter,
Miss Clara. from the Mills seminary.
James Patterson. jr.. SO long and prom
inently connected with affairs at Perris.
left yesterday with his family for his old
home at Plattsmouth, Neb., where he will
reside in future.
Mrs. w. j. Arnold. wife of the new pas tor
of the Presbyterian church, started for
Chicago yesterday. She will be absent
several months. visiting.
+. J. Chamebrs and wife left yesterday
for Latham, Kan.
The East Side Horticultural club will
meet Friday night at the residence of j.
II. Reed on Chicago avenue, at which
time the question of consolidation with the
Riverside club viii be considered.
The herald., 1897-05-20
SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA, May 19.-(Regular
Correspondence.) Ventura has accepted
the invitation to join with Santa Barbara
in the latters Fourth of July celebration
The military companies of Santa Paula
and Ventura, the band and hosts of citi-
zens will come up by special trains on the
morning of the Fourth. The parade com
mttee met this evening and outlined a
program. The public interest now being
manifested in the coming demonstration
equals that heretofore shown in the Flower
festivals. The Channel City has not OBJ
served Independence day for several years,
but the vast preparations now in progress
indicate a grand success.
John c. Hagan appeared in the superior
court today and entered a plea of guilt y
cf the crime of forgery. He was sentenced
to three years imprisonment in the state
prison at San Quentin.
The trial of the case of Nicholas c. Den
VS.. Alfonso L. Den was concluded at p.
IN. The court rendered judgment in favor
of the plaintiff. The action was brought to
recover back rents on a tract of land which
plaintiff claims to have leased to defend
ant.
Yesterday County Clerk II. II. Doyle
received ninety volumes of Wisconsin re-
ports. which he added to the county law
library. Sample ballots were mailed to
every voter in the Third Supervisoral dis
trict for the special election on June 1st.
The herald., 1897-05-20
SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA. May 19.-(Regular Core"
spondence) w. B. Tedford of this city
sustained painful injuries in a runaway
accident near the depot yesterday. When
driving along in the delivery wagon of the
Santa Ana Produce company. his horse be
came frightened at a train. and, sheering
suddenly, threw Mr.. Tedford out. He
struck on his left side, and while no bones
were broken, his shoulder and hip were
severely bruised. Today he is suffering
considerable pain about the chest, and it
VIII probably be some time before he can
attend business.
Real estate transfers filed for record to-
day were as follows: J. C. Glen to George
Apgar one-half interest in forty acres of
land southwest of Buena park $500. J. c.
Williams to Edward II. Smith, lot g. block
B. La Habra; $1,000. w. w. Martin to c. l..
Norton, lot s. block b. Martins addition
to Tustin; SIS. j. l.. Pavkovitch to S. A.
Tuttle, twenty acres of land in Rancho
Los Coyotes: $1,000.
Mrs B. f. Renne of Los Angeles is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. John Avas. Mrs. Renne
is a former acquaintance of Mr.. Avas in
Illinois.
Louis Neipe, a pugnacious German. was
brought over from Anaheim by Constable
Bittner today to serve twenty days in the
county Jail. Neipe was convicted Of battery
before Justice Pierce of that place.
A very novel and successful dance was
given last night at the new Taylor cannery
by the ladies of the institution. Every de-
tail of the affair was arranged by the
ladies' and they also chose their own part
ners, thus giving some of the ungainly
stays a much-needed rest and an excellent
opportunity to display their charms in the
role of wall flowers"
The supervisors, who yesterday visited
the canyon to inspect the public park,
express themselves as we'll pleased with
the survey as made last week, and it will
doubtless be accepted without alteration.
Mr. Irvine has suggested that the pleasure
ground be called Santiago park"
Naomi Baker, aged about 10 years, and a
recent arrival from Alamitos, attempted
to commit suicide here this evening. She
was walking out Main street, when some
children saw her stop in walnut grove,
and little later she sat down and swal-
lowed the contents of bottle. The chill
dren reported what they had seen. and the
woman was found to have taken an ounce
of laudanum. By the prompt aid of physi-
clan she was relieved of the drug, and is
now almost recovered from its effects. The
woman and her husband have separated
lately, and it is supposed the act was
caused by dependency due to domestic
troubles. She attempted suicide several
The herald., 1897-05-20
SAN BERNARDINO

SAN BERNARDINO, May 19.-(Regular
Correspondence) The board of city trus-
tees met last night. A few bills left over
from the first of the month were presented
and ordered paid. Reports of city officials
were received and placed on file. The bond
of Samuel Lefflen, of $780, for building a
bridge over Warm creek on Waterman ave-
nue. was accepted, the sureties being l.. s.
Olsen and II. Wegnoro. The clerk was Or
dered to advertise for span of horses for
the fire department 1t was proposed by
President Firth that the city should ex-
tend the water system down from Seventh
street along Mount Vernon to Fourth
street, for the purpose of giving the Santa
The herald., 1897-05-20
SAN BERNRRDINO COUNTY

Fe shops and depot protection against fire.
The clerk was instructed to advertise for
bids for furnishing ard placing the neces-
sary four or six-inch pipe to connect with
the main line. The matter fo settling the
dispute between eX-Treasurr Blow and
Treasurer Aldrdge again came up. Ex-
Treasurer Blow offered $1,000 to apply to a
part payment of the certificate of the
failed bank. which was accepted, and the
secretary signed the following receipt:
Received of r. r. Blow $1,000, as part pay
ment on the deficiency in his account with
the city of San Bernardino, which deticien-
cy amounts to $33460S, caused by him de-
posting the city's money in the First ma
tional bank. leaving a balance of $22460S. 4"
This will probably settle the matter for all
time to come.
The herald., 1897-05-20
East Side Notes

A petition is before the council asking
for the widening of Darwin avenue from
Griffin avenue to Thomas street.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Martin Of 1925 Hawkins
street are at Elsinore Hot Springs for the
benefit of Mr.. Martins health.
Capt. and Mrs. Brady of Whittier were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Langworthy
Tuesday.
The Asbury M. 2. church collected $13.25
during the past week with which to buy
sacks to sack the grain which Is soon to
be sent to the famine sufferers of India.
A. w. Ewing of Hellman street has been
quite i'll for several days, being unable
to attend to business.
Little baby Moore of 119 North Helman
street Is quite sick with la grippe.
Miss Mary Payne, who has been engaged
in teaching at one of the adjoining towns,
has closed her school for the present on
account Of diphtheria, which is proving
epidemic. Miss Payne will remain at home
for a short vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Tinker of Lecouvreur street
left Tuesday evening for an extended east
ern trip. They will visit two Of their chill
dren while absent.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Mooney have taken
The herald., 1897-05-20
AVALON

AVALON, May 19-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The Falcon brought over a
large number of visitors yesterday. PORN
inent among whom were the following
members of the Southern California hotel
association: A. +. Robbins, Los Angeles
]. T. Ritchey. Redlands; Il. w. Jones, Los
Angeles H. Z. Elder. Sierra Madre Villa;
]. j.. Mccoy and wife, Hueneme: Mrs. A.
]. Snodgrass, Fred Snodgrass and j. A.
Buttner, Los Angeles; S. F. Thorn. man
ager of Grand hotel and president of Cali
fornia hotel association, San Francisco;
Mrs. Easton, Mrs. Dudley and Charles II.
Smith, Miss Viola w. Smith, Col. H. w
Chase and wife, Mrs. George w. Lynch.
Mrs. Martha G. Davis A. c. Bilicke. Fred
II. Mande. Los Angeles; Mrs II. l..
Squires. johannesburg: G. w. James. PAS
adena ]. Z. OBren of the Brewster hotel
in San Diego: Thomas and Elmer X Pas-
coe of Los Angeles and NJ. ID. Painter OF
Pasadena. In the evening an executive
session was held in the reception room of
the Island Villa, after which the members
and their invited guests enjoyed lecture
by Prof. G. w. James of Pasadena on the
trip of the National Hotel Mems Mutual
Benefit Association to Southern California,
which proved very interesting and enter
tanning, illustrated as it was by beautiful
stereopticon views. They have enjoyed the
beauties of Catalina to their utmost during
their limited stay, Datning, DOatlnS, rlulnS
and fishing being the order of the day.
The Home missionary society and the
W. C. T. L. will hold a united meeting
at the residence of Mrs. f. w. Clark. in
Avalon. on Thursday afternoon. at $3.50
o'clock.
II. A Legge of Whittier visited Avalon
yesterday. He intends to spend months
vacation here.
Margaret Marshall, we'll known in the
atrcal circles has arrived to take possess
sion of her new home. on Metropole ave.
nue., where she intends to spend her sum-
mer vacation. Her brother-in-law. Harry
Abrams, scenic artist of the Baldwin the
ater in San Francisco. accompanied her
or a visit to his brother. A. j. Abrams.
The Fleetwing yesterday took out fish
ing party consisting of f. S. Ellsworth and
wife of Denver, Col: DIR. j. c.. Warne of
Cambridge. o.. surgeon to the Il. and O.
and c. and NJ. railroads: William L. Wood
cock. Altoona Pa; Fl. Vonhill, Pennsylva-
mia. and c.. B. Otero, United States marshal
of Santa Ie. N. NJ. Mrs. Ellsworth beat
the record for catching deep-sea fish. pull
ing up eighteen rock cod on one line from
a depth of six hundred feet.
The herald., 1897-05-20

There were fifteen bids in al. The con-
tract was awarded to the Buchanan Con-
tracing company Of San Francisco. whose
agents are J. s. Antonelle & Co. OF Los
Angeles.
Their bid for tunnel work is Sc per foot.
There will be about 10000 feet OF this.
The price on flume work Is $31 per thousand
feet of lumber, and this part of the con-
tract amounts to about $4,000. The work
is to be completed by Jan. 1, 1893, and Will
be commenced at once. 1t is estimated
that 300 men will be required. working IN
shifts of 100 men each. night and day. to
complete the work in that time. About
$4,000 worth of pipe will be required. A
power house Is also to be constructed. and
an immense quantity of poles for trans
mission lines will be required. The bids
for furnishing the latter will be opened
tomorrow Those for the power house
have not yet been advertised.
Redlands will naturally be the point at
which most Of the trading for the men
employed in this work will be done. and
the expenditure Of the amount of money
that will necessarily be used will mean
an unusually lively summer season for our
merchants.
The herald., 1897-05-20
DoWNEY

DOWNEY, May 19.-(Regular Core
spondence) The supervisors are having
a well put down on the north end of Craw-
ford street for the purpose of furnishing
water for street sprinkling.
Orange packing closed for the season
here yesterday.
s. S. Skidmore is having windmill and
tank put up on his property.
The new creamery is now ready to re-
ceive milk.
A horse belonging to II. Newcomb ran
away with a buggy last week. spilling
the occupants and demolishing the rig.
The ball game between the Boyle Heights
Stars and the Downey team, played here
last Sunday. resulted in favor of the home
team. The game was replete with errors
and the score was quite large.
The herald., 1897-05-20
ORANGE COUNTY

weeks ago. when she was found on the road
between Westminster and Alamitos I'M
conscious from the effects of a heavy dose
of poison. A note written by the woman
and left wrapped around the bottle read
as follows:
My Dear Friends: will say good by.
My troubles are too great. and l must end
them I hope l have good luck. must go.
Two other cases of poisoning ere report
ed this evening, one that of Henry Benson
2ia years old, living on the San Joaquin
ranch, who took a bottle of one hundred
aconite pellets, and another that of man
who took a quantity of tar, presumably
by mistake. His name cannot be learned
tonight. Both We're saved, though the
child is still very sick.
The herald., 1897-05-20
Denies the Charge

Jacob Brockmeer, who was brought into
the township court ON Tuesday afternoon
on a warrant alleging the hypothecation of
a deed, the property of A. J. Cole, and who
is out on his own recognizance pending a
hearing of the matter, enters a general
denial of the charge against him and says
that. so far from his taking the deed
alleged to have been stolen from the desk
of Gregory Perkins, the document was
handed to him by the complainant, and
the transfer was not repudiated until later
in the day. when Cole wanted to trade
back, and swore to the complaint because
Brockmeier would not return the deed.
The herald., 1897-05-20

On Monday. May s1st. company M Of Riv-
erside. company q of Redlands and compa-
ny X of this city will meet at the butts
to see who will carry on the champion
cup.
The formal opening of the Athletic club
rooms will be on the evening of May 9th.
A program consisting of songs and sketch
es will be feature as will several indoor
athletic sports.
The will of the late Mrs. L. A. wilkins
was filed for probate today. The property
is valued at $3300. $4,000 In notes and $500 in
household effects. To her daughter, Ida
c. Whitcomb. she bequeathed her house,
hold and personal effects and half of all
other property; the remaining $500 is di-
vided between four other children. c. d.
Whitcomb was appointed executor.
The herald., 1897-05-20

Last Friday q mothers afternoon" was
held at the Sentous-street kindergarten.
About twenty-five mothers were present
The director. Miss Potter. in a short ad-
dross welcomed the mothers into active
interest with the Froebelian work. Mr..
Phillips spoke to the mothers and ex-
pressed the hope that they would always
feel that the Sentous street doors were
freely open to them. A song. ''There, Little
Girl, Don't Cry" by Miss Phillips. and a
lullaby by Miss Flentjhen added much to
the pleasure. A circulating library of
kindergarten magazines and books was
started.
The herald., 1897-05-20
Munhall Meetings

Simpson tabernacle was filled last night
to hear the earnest words OF DR.. Munhall.
Short reports were made from the women's
prayer meetings held in different parts of
the city, all of which were very
encouraging. The evangelist spoke
from Mark. comparing blind Bartimeus to
those who grope in spiritual darkness. and
made an earnest exhortation. At the close
of the services a number asked for prayers.
The herald., 1897-05-20

ing purchased ticket for Paris, France,
leaving on the California limited Sunday
night for Chicago. Paillac reported his
loss to the sheriff, who traced Montariol
to the ticket office and then telegraphed
ahead to the chief of police in Chicago to
be on the lookout for the man. An offic-
er was waiting for the train when 1t
pulled in and placed the Frenchman un-
der arrest. A telegram was received by
Sheriff Burr last night notifying him
of the capture. An officer will be sent
after Montariol this morning
The herald., 1897-05-20
Catholicism EXPLAINED

The Rev. p c. Yorke of San Francisco
will deliver n series of three lectures under
the auspices of the Catholic Truth society
in the Los Angeles theater, Thursday, May
20: Tuesday. May 25. and Friday, May 2s.
The lectures will be explanatory of Catho-
lie doctrine, and the subjects are. re-
spectively: First, "Christian Realism;"
second. "A Hard Saying" third, The
Spirit Ouickeneth."
The herald., 1897-05-20
Woman's Club

The Woman's Twentieth Century club.
at 2201a South Main street, last evening.
listened to an interesting paper on What
Shall We Do With Our Convicts?" The
same subject will be continued for May 25.
The club will hold an entertainment in the
near future.
The herald., 1897-05-20
REDLANDs

REDLANDS. May 1s-(Regular Core
spondence.) The bids recently called for by
the Southern California Power company
for construction work in the Santa Ana
canyon, have been canvassed and a con-
tract for the work was awarded today.
The herald., 1897-05-20

Mr. and Mrs. T. ]. Fleming and Mr..
and Mrs. Willard Stimson will leave to-
day for trip through Ojai valley.
The herald., 1897-05-20

Stimulant to muscular and intellectual
activity; relieves mental exhaustion. Bro
mo-kola.
The herald., 1897-05-20

Latest style of wall paper al A. A. Eek.
stroms. 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-05-20

This Is to certify that have had I3
teeth extracted by DR.. Schffman's method
and did not experience any pain. tits un.
questionably the best work | ev.r had
done. G. w. BLANCHARD,
With L. A. Ice and Storage Co.
December /, 1896.
The herald., 1897-05-20

Mechanics tools. Furrey's. 159 North
Spring street.
The herald., 1897-05-20

mountain trout fishing as excellent this
season.
Little Wealthy Bashor had his face quite
severely burned on Tuesday by quantity
of powder exploding while he was playing
with 1t.
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can testify that the extraction Of a
tooth by DR.. Schiffman's s.method need not
be dreaded by any one. He surely does it
without pain. REV. S. L. WHITE,
Pastor Boyle Heights Holiness Church.
December 10 1896.
The herald., 1897-05-20

On account of some unfortuna's expe.
riences had in the extraction of lay teeth
| becam. a great coward in this respect.
Today DR.. Schiffman extracted one Of my
very refractory teeth without causing ms
one particle Of pain. D. K. TRASK,
Attorney, Fulton Block.
The herald., 1897-05-20
Mothers' Day

rooms In Mr.. and Mrs. n. Neivs residence,
on Pasadena avenue.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-04-06
PRISONERS OF SPAIN.

The shooting of General Rivera, a
wounded prisoner now in the hands of
the Spaniards, would be in entire accord
with Spanish precedents, and with the
policy that she has studiously followed
in all her colonies and dependencies 10
case of revolts and Instructions. Mercy
and Cancellation are words unknown in
the Spanish lexicon. Whether in the
Netherlands or in Mexico, the Spanish
treatment is the same. This nation has a
record for cruelty and barbarlty in war
that would make any other civilized gov
eminent blush for shame. This is 80
we'll known that revolt against Spanish
rule becomes at once life or death
struggle. The Spaniards shot Hidalgo,
the priest who led the revolution in
Mexico, and at that moment ended every
hope of reconciliation between the revolt
ing province and the mother country.
Hidalgo passed into history as the
"Washington of Mexico and his por-
trait hangs in the humblest Mexican
homes, reminder to Mexicans to for
ever and forever hate Spain. The muir
der of General Rivera will add martyr
to the long list and intensity the bitter
ness of the struggle in Cuba. The in
surrectionists will retaliate by killing
Spanish prisoners, for those who show
no mercy forfeit the right to ask it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-04-06

protection Of flag Of truce. The worst
phase of the situation is found in the fact
that these officers were treachercusly
lured to their death, under the supposi-
ton that the Spaniards would respect the
flag recognized by all civilized nations as
ample protection from attack. In sew
eral instances the insurgents were in
yited to a conference by the Spaniards
themselves, and then while acting in
good faith, were treacherously shot down
in cold blood. 1t is about time that the
stronger powers should interfere in such
barbarous practices, and at least compel
these savage, brutal and treacherous peo.
pie to respect the customs In vogue
among the civilized nations of the world
in conducting warfare, bad enough even
under the restrictions imposed by ad-
vancing civilization.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-04-06
the RIVERA CASE.

The resolution of protest against a
drumhead courtmartial for General Ri
vera, now a prisoner. sorely wounded, in
the hands of the Spanish authorities in
the island of Cuba, which passed the SEN
ate yesterday was timely and humane
measure, aud credit to the great body
with which it originated.
Whether this protest will be the means
of saving the life of the wounded officer
is grave question, but it is apparent
enough that in the face of this resolution
the Spanish authorities will hardly dare
to carry out the savage threat of hesping
vengence upon the head of this wounded
and dying soldier, without some shadow
of law.
The courtmartial as ordered by their
first declaration of intention was entirely
supertiuous, as verdict of guilty and or
der for shooting the prisoner was
foregone conclusion and in no manner
dependent upon the law as adduced by
the force which would have been made to
do duty as trial.
The Spaniards enact code of military
law to please themselves, founded upon
the custom of barbarlans.
A flag of truce for example among
civilized nations affords protection that
is never imposed upon, unless by mis-.
take. The fire upon detail under
flag of truce in civilized warfare, would
subject the attacking party to the severest
punishment known to military law. But
what is the Spanish custom in this regardr
There can be no doubt that several in
surgent officers have been murdered by
the Spanish soldierY acting under the or
ders of their commanders, while attempt
ing n conference under the supposed
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-04-06

THERE IS vacancy in the office of col
lector of customs at Ell Paso, Tex. The
people of New Mexico would like to see
Colonel Philip Motherslll, of EngIe, ap-
pointed to the vacancy. His appoint
ment is all right from every standpoint
and from a political standpoint it would
be extremely felicitous. Good federal
officials can do great deal within the
next four years toward making this terri
tory strong Republican state. On the
other hand incompetent and unpopular
federal officials can do great deal on the
reverse side. Colonel Mothersill is q
popular and respected man and would do
the people and the party good service if
appOinted