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The herald., 1898-12-13
SANTA AN A NOTES
Horse Thieves and Thieving Hobo
Get Severe Sentences

SANTA ANA, Dec. l2.-Ramon Caye
tano and Sabor Castillo, the two Mexican
horse thieves, were up before Judge Bal
lard this afternoon IN the superior court
and pleaded guilty. They We're sentenced
to eight years Imprisonment in San Quen.
tin.
Frank Carter, alias Rippen, the hobo,
who was arrested Saturday on charge OF
petty larceny and given sentence OF sixty
days in jail, was rearrested Sunday on the
more serious charge of burglary a mum.
Der OF tools belonging to IL. l.. Talbot, the
marble cutter, We're found on his person
He was given a preliminary hearing this
morning before Justice Freeman and was
bound over to the superior court. This
afternoon he was taken before Judge Bal
lard, who, alter hearing his plea of guilty,
sentenced him to five Years in San Quentin.
Mr.. Burger, Il carpenter, working on the
Bristol a Rowley brick building, fell Sat
urday from the scaffolding and sustained
severe fracture OF the ankle.
The Ilrst member OF company l. to apply
for pension is John Owen McGougan, who
left Saturday for Salt Lake City for the
benefit of his lungs. which were affected by
"a severe spell of pneumonia and typhoid
fever, contracted while in camp in San
Francisco.
Another tramp was arrested here last
night and given a thirty days sentence
today by Justice Freeman.
George johnson, 4 clerk in L. Gid
machers store, is dangerously ill with ty-
phoid fever.
Bishop johnson of Los Angeles officiated
in the Church OF the Messiah last night
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Deyor have returned
from an extended visit in the eastern states.
Ashley Chase and family moved to Pas
adeua today to reside
Rev ID. j. Shepherd, formerly pastor of
the Free Methodist church in this city, has
gone to Phoenix. Ariz., to reside His
family accompanied him.
j. j. Van Nracllen, conductor on the
Southern Pacific local, has gone east for
an extended trip.
The memorial services held yesterday
afternoon in Neill's hall in honor of Private
{. l.. North of company L. who died in San
Francisco, were very impressive and largely
attended. They were under the auspices
of the Latter Day Saints. The members
OF the company were present in their uni
forms.
Albert Knuth, aged IS years. died yester-
day at his home in Villa Park of typhoid
fever. He was buried today
j. Clifton and family. who have been Wis
iting Mrs. Theodore King of this city for
several weeks, left today for their home in
Fresno.
Miss Maud Belle returned today to her
home in Los Angeles. after a few weeks
visit with Miss Irva Bear.
Mrs. John Roupp of Chino is visiting rel
atiyes and friends here.
The herald., 1898-12-13
DoWneY Doings

DOWNEY, Dec. l2.-The lumber is on
the ground for an addition to the Christian
church.
The bazar held by the ladies of the Pres
byterian church was a success. The funds
raised are to be used in improving their
church building.
Rev. Tyson OF Los Angeles occupied the
pulpit OF the Baptist church yesterday.
William Moss, Jr. and wife of Whittier
visited L. Il. Chapman and family yester-
day.
William Campbell contemplates the cree
tion of a neat cottage on his property on
College avenue.
The first car of navel oranges for the
season was shipped from this station Sat
urday.
Andrew Curtin is building a commodious
two-story residence on his farm south OF
town.
Rev. J. NJ. Lewis of the Holiness church
left last week for Santa Barbara county,
where he hopes to improve his health
Following is the list of officers just elect
ed by the societies named for the ensuing
terms:
L. o. O. Ed. F. Woods, N. c.; Thomas
Hutchison, V. G.; Henry Hammerton, R.
S.: Levi Ullery, F. S.
A. o. L. W.-P. NJ W.. 7. T. Hass; NJ
w., Joseph Dismukes foreman, William
Ards; Overseer, William Mccormick: re-
cording secretary, Joseph Smith; guide. f.
Meyers; financial secretary, j. W. Nickel
lcr receiver. j. Townsle5; |. ". j Towns
ley; o. W., c. E. Smith; trustee, j. Smith;
medical examiners, Drs. Kendrick and
Cashon.
w. 0. W.-Co COM, T. J. Harvey; Adv
The herald., 1898-12-13
With the Veterans

SOLDIERS HOME, Dec. l2.-On the
evening of Thursday, the 9th, the comrades
Of the Uncle Sam post, G. A. r., of the
home assisted by the ladies of their relief
corps, held an open meeting and gave a
musical entertainment in the assembly hall.
On the 9th inst. Encampment No. 80 of
the Union Veteran legion of the home
elected their officers for the ensuing year,
as follows
Moses Wiley, colonel (re-elected); f. I.
Trowbridge, lieutenant colonel; Chris
Gulliver, major; f. b. Bailey, chaplain;
!. X. Bycrs, orator of day; Robert FL
liott, grand marshal (reelected); James
Fisher, surgeon; H. Bassinger, trustee.
improvements are being made in the resi-
dence of Chief Engineer f. A. Goodale
The commanders of the various patriotic
societies of the home were called to gether
to meet at Mr.. Goodale's residence on the
7th inst, and a committee from each of the
organizations was appointed preparatory to
the opening of the new ward assembly hail.
\ voluntary subscription is being raised
among the members to furnish the hall
with a suitable chair to be occupied by the
presiding officers.
Mr.. Moesner has resigned as sergeant of
the hospital dining hall, and has been sue
ceeded by j. 7. Young, who was, for a
long time, sergeant of the main dining
hall.
Deaths at the home-Dennis II. Sullivan,
late of company b, Second California cav.
airy; John Landrigan, late of companies
A and c, Eighth Missouri infantry.
The herald., 1898-12-13
GAvlLAN'S RICH ORE
A FINE LEDGE IN SIGHT WITH
SPLENDID SPECIMENS
The Extent of Last Weeks RAMA
Peacemaker, a Pitchfork
and Melee

RIVERSIDE, Dec. l2--Word reached
this city today that Il very rich strike was
made in the Gavllan mine saturday. \
fifty pound piece of ore was taken out OF
the mine which is said to be thoroughly
threaded with gold, and fine ledge OF
the ore is in sight The strike has caused
Il great deal of excitement among the MN
ing men OF this city, as well as i'll the Per-
ris mining district. This is the second
strike of rich ore made in the Gahvan
mines in the past few weeks. Some years
ago a Riverside company operated mlne
near that in which the present strike has
been made, but they, like all the old min
ers believed that there was no gold deep
down on the Gaivan lodges, and when the
water level was reached threw up IN dis
gust. The present rich ore is being taken
from levels below 400 feet.
RIVERSIDE BRENITIES
While the rain of last Friday amounted
to "A quarter of an inch in this city it was
heavier out in the country. In the San
Jacnto and Perris valleys the rainfall was
one and quarter inches, and down farther,
in the Minifee and Alurietta valleys, there
was a still greater fall.
The application and arguments for a
change OF venue in the case OF John f.
Miner, who killed S. j. Darrah, were heard
in the superior court today, and Judge
Moves took the matter under advisement
until tomorrow.
The two Cinnamon, All King and All
Tom, charged with selling liquor to In
dams at San Jacinto. pleaded not guilty
today, and the court set their trials for
January Sd and 4th. respectively
l.. G.. Klein, the Winchester rancher
charged with burglarizing the house of a
neghbor, pleaded not guilty in the superior
court today, and the trial of his case was
set for January 23d.
As yet the two men who stole couple of
bicycles from W. /. Peters of this city last
week have not been heard FROM but the
police in Los Angeles have recovered the
wheels.
l.. c. Tibbets has begun an action against
Sheriff johnson and his deputy. G. W.
Dickson. to recover S296, the value of a
lot of farm machinery taken by the sheriff
under attachment.
There was nearly murder here yester-
day. Peter Sehi and ii man named Ira
Parkinson engaged in quarrel and fight
when c. OConnor stepped in as peace
maker. Seh was thrown out of O'Connor's
shop, where the fight took place. and later
on sent OConnor word that he wanted to
have it out with the latter. O'Connor was
not averse to scrap, so went to Sehi's sta
with a pitchtork and with so much earnest
ness as to stab him a couple of times in the
breast. No arrests have been made, but it
is understood that the grand jury now in
session will look into the matter.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Redlands Record

REDLANDS, Dec. l0.-The total ship.
ment of oranges, including those going out
today, is lis cars for the season.
A w. Boggs has contracted to erect a
packing house for Porter Bros. Co. near the
Southern Pacific freight depot.
Arthur Hunt, member of Co. G, was
rendered reception by number of his
high school classmates at his home on
Times street last evening.
After the exhaustion of six venires, a Jury
of twelve men has been secured and the
trial OF Jack Barlow begun this morning.
The Independent Order of Foresters
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year at their regular meeting on
Thursday evening: L. j. Martin, chief
ranger: G. f. Cryer. vice chief ranger; W.
H. Frinfrock, recording secretary; w. H.
Ellsworth, financial secretary; w. T. Ma
jors, chaplain, f. Shank, S. W.; w. b.
Martin, j. W.; L. L. Taylor, S. b.; w. I.
Leedom, J. B.; j. II. Dutro, c. D., H. c.
r.; DR.. H. B. Lashlce, physician; w. C.
Holywell and w. F. Stewart, trustees; w.
Gillogy and G. I. Ordway, finance commit
tee.
The rainfall for the late storm in this
city was .25 inch
James F. Drake is in Los Angeles on
business.
Colonel w. j. Withers is in San Francis
co on visit.
The herald., 1898-12-13
POORER THAN BEFORE
The Public's Ingratitude to Plucky
PugiliSt

In spite of the fact that Bob Thompson
has done more 20 advance the interests OF
boxing in this city than any other hghter
who has ever lived here the alleged sport
ing fraternity refused to attend his ben
eft. The colored lightweight was to have
had benefit at Turner hall last night, and
1t has been expected that there would be
large attendance, as Thompson has a
large circle of friends and admirers among
whom are many who have won money by
backing him in his numerous fights in this
city There was hardly a corporals guard
at the hall, and instead of Thompson's re-
ceiving any benefit from the exhibition, he
qui; just sl2 Shy" which he owes to the
Turner society for the rent of the hall.
There was a four-round exhibition be-
tween Ben Trimble and Johnny Trimble
the clever fighter who recently fought
Billy Gallagher. KID Williams and
Young Smith also fought four rounds. Bob
Thompson and Ben Lewis gave an exhibit
tion bout of six rounds.
Jimmy Trimbe and Ben Lewis signed ar
ticles last night to fight at catch weights
on the night of the 23d, under the auspices
of the Manhattan club. Marquis of Queens
bury rules will govern.
A slight mistake was made Monday in
the announcement of the fight at the Man
haitian club. 1t will be on Friday. the
18th, and kid" Manguerina and Banks
will fight fifteen rounds.
H. Langley, the manager of Martin
Denny, is now in Los Angeles and is trying
to arrange a match between Denny and
Parker or Thampson. Parker is now absent
in the east, but Thompson says he will ac-
cept the challenge. Denny has to NEE.
Sammy Maxwell on the 22d in San Fran
cisco, and the other fight will be arranged
after that event. Dick Case of Seattle IS
said to be desirous of meeting Thompson.
while Fred C. Muller of San Francisco is
ready for a go with Parker. Thompson is
willing to meet either of the men.
The herald., 1898-12-13
THE COAST LINE GAP
Is to Be Completed Very Soon-A Letter From Huntington
Seems to Settle 1t

SANTA BARBARA Dec l21e following letter Edward Ivion
has the Press The
trlarns slightly
the to at not
Barbara all Southern excellent
MI Kin president
the Southern Pacific Railroad
definite Mr.
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the We o
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that leased Atcfison
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that do five the business that both could bring
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with tIt the work will be
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probably snail have the building
done believe will vii
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road! and the build the road, which
SUN more should be built In
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and believe
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The herald., 1898-12-13
PASADENA BUDGET
Stevens Let Down Lightly-Protest
Against the City Attorney

PASADENA, Dec. l2.-(Office OF The
Herald IL West Colorado street. telephone
red 675) Mitchell Stevens was sentenced
$50 or fifty days in Jail for stealing watch
from j. p McNally at the Los Angeles
house last month. Stevens explained that
for days his conscience troubled him. and
he wanted to send the watch back but
feared to do so. While calling on his sweet
heart he showed her the watch, which she
playfully kept, he being too much en-
harrassed under the pangs of his conscience
to recover it. This being Stevens first
offence, and the young man being thor
ouchy contrite, Judge Rosster made the
sentence $50 or fifty days in Jail Relatives
assisted in raising the money.
BREVITlES
Dr. Claypole lectured tonight to an audi
ence which taxed the capacity of Memorial
hall. The subject was The Geology OF
Petroleum and Natural Gas"
Mrs. A. Bellin, confined in the county
hospital to await examination as to her
sanity, has escaped again, and the officials
are unable to trace her.
Prof A. l.. Hamilton of Throop Poly
technic institute has been chosen by j. Fl.
Strine as assistant superintendent of county
schools
The Pastors association held an un-
usually large meeting this morning. They
were waited on by committee of ladies
and asked to appoint one of their number
to act with others on Il committee to ar
range mass meeting of citizens to protest
against the appointment OF W. S. Wright
as city attorney. Rev j. NJ. Huston was
elected as committeeman to represent the
Pastors union.
robert GAYLORD had lively runaway to-
day While coming out of the Kennedy
place on South Moline avenue the pole of
his carriage dropped out of the neckyoke
and the horses split things ND generally
One of them was found at Altadena and
the other on the Shorts ranch
The Shakespeare club meeting of Sat
urddy night was the last until after Christ
mas-December 3lst. TIE AT Home" of
the club will be held on Saturday. Decem-
ber 18th, at 3 p. m. The economics class
VIII meet December 18th at p. m. at
Mrs. Frank Parker's, Los Robles avenue.
and the current events class on December
10th at 3 p. m.
Miss Jennie Gipson injured her skull in
fall last week. Brain fever was threaten
ed. but at last accounts she was improving.
Nlessrs. Manahan. Josiah Harton, S. l..
Wallis ard J. Y. Rollins are all said by
their friends to be candidates for the office
of constable
The, contract for building the new Cath
olic church will be let on December 10th.
The herald., 1898-12-13
For Repairs

W. j. johnson, an old man, called at the
receiving hospital yesterday for medical
treatment. He was suffering front general
debility, and was sent to the county hos
pital.
While at work in his yard at the corner
OF Alameda and Fourteenth streets yester-
day, Henry Jameson fell and cut his right
hand on piece of jagged tin can. He
was attended t the receiving hospital by
Dr.. Hagan, who took four stitches in the
wound.
August De Gay ate a hearty dinner last
night, and fell in front of jerry Ilich's in
fit. He whs attended at the receiving
hospital and sent TO his home, al No. sos
East First street
The herald., 1898-12-13
PERSONAL

II. P. Nye, well known San Diego mer-
chant, was here yesterday.
A. P. Hopkins and L. C. Morland, mining
men from Camp Morland, were here yester-
day.
Mrs. F. W. Mathiessen, Billy Mathiessen
and Miss Mathiessen of Rancho el Captain
are here for short visit
Mr.. and Mrs c. E. Bigeow and Miss
Bigelow, well known society people of Santa
Barbara, are visiting in the city.
j. W. Kishlar, prominent business man
of Riverside, who has large concessions in
guano islands of the Gulf of California, is
in the city.
James Edwards of San Francisco, c. vir-
gel Stewart of London, G. Wilson and I
Nickel from Edinburgh, interested in
large grants of land in Lower California,
were in the city yesterday.
F. W. Bradshaw, Mrs. G. Lamberton, en-
Mayor John Bryson, Miss Bryson, j. J.
Mahers, c. j. Henry, Mr.. and Mrs. J. p.
Erie, w. Kersting, \. c. Lawford, Mr.. and
w, Peletier, L. Jacoby, all of Los An
eelea, registered! in New York hotels on
Sunday
The herald., 1898-12-13

clerk elect is lawyer, and previously prac
ticed this profession i'll the state of Illinois.
BY Mr.. Trowbrdge's appointment Mr.
Eaton follows the precedent established by
Mayor Snyder in selecting newspaper man
for the position. The only fear that Mr.
Trowbridge's friends entertain for him IN
the new position that he has accepted is that
he will not be able to entirely fill the chair
previously occupied by Walter f. X Parker
and Robert A. Todd unless he begins at once
to annex adipose tissue. The position.
however, which is worth 1926 month and
perquisites, has hitherto had fattening ten
dency, and Georges" many friends hope
that he will in due season develop as whole
some corporation as his predecessors
The herald., 1898-12-13
Norwalk

NORWALk, Dec. lO.-The severe wind
here yesterday morning did no damage be-
yond blowing down the smoke-stack Of the
creamery, but it made things most decided
ly unpleasant. However the farmers feel
better over the prospects of rain.
Mrs. Mamie Lowry of Los Angeles. who
has been visiting friends here the past week.
returned home yesterday.
Rev. d. d. Hill will preach in the Con
church tomorrow.
Mrs. Dodd, aunt of Mrs P. \. Brown. ar.
rived here this morning from Winnipeg to
spend the winter
The herald., 1898-12-13
MINISTER'S MEETING
Spirited Discussion on Congressman
Roberts of Utah

| The Methodist Minister'S association held
its regular weekly meeting yesterday morn.
ing, in the Broadway NJ. f. church. Rev.
X. l.. Bruce read an article from the De
cember number of the Methodist Review
on the Spanish-American war that was dis.
cussed at some length. The most spirited
discussion of the morning, however, was
called out by communication read by the
secretary, Rev. +. d. Mather, on the cleo
ton of Brigham H. Roberts, congressman
from Utah, who is said to have three wives.
An appeal was made to the Christian men
and women of the country to protest against
his being seated.
Rev. VIII A. Knighten made an earnest
speech on the subject, and stated that Nor
mon missionaries are seeking to spread their
doctrines in this city and are winning con-
verts. He thought measures should be
taken to suppress this teaching, which is
against the laws of the state. Rev. Z. p
Dandy, Presiding Elder Bovard and others
spoke warmly on the subject On motion OF
Rev W. A. Knighten a committee consist
ing of Revs. +. d. Mather, B. f. Newton
and George W. Bovard was appointed to
draft suitable resolutions expressing the
sentiment of the association, to be present
pu lOI dtllOH DIT llt HtAt luttllnS. 1 lie res
olutions will be forwarded to Congressman
Waters with the request that he use his in
tiuence against the admission of the Utah
polygamist
On motion, Rev. G. I. Cochran, D. d.,
was requested to prepare paper to present
at some future meeting on the Recent
Phases of Higher Criticism in Germany"
The association will meet next week with
the ministerial Union in the Y. NJ. c. A.
parlors.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Orange Scraps

ORANGE, Dec. l2.-Roy Chandler and
H. Muiflemann, who, in company with sew
cral other soldier boys, went to Los An
geles few days ago to enlist for service in
the Philippines, have been accepted. Lon
Adams and Fred Lutz, also of Orange
failed to pass the examination.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. A
c. Hamilton on Thursday, and son to Mr.
and Mrs. Ewel Jones.
Albert Knuth of Villa Park died yester.
day from typhoid fever. He had been down
but week.
\ social was given this evening at the
The herald., 1898-12-13
LOS ANGELES HERALD. TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 49, 1898

ing at o'clock at the hall, 3301s South
Broadway. The evening will be devoted to
a biological symposium, preceded by an
hour with the microscope, to be used in con-
nection with the stereopticon to project
upon the screen the issues of plants and ami
mails Professors b. NJ. Davis will talk on
botany; o. NJ. Phillips on zoology, and E. NJ.
Palette on embryology. After the lectures
proposition to organize biological Sec
ton will be submitted and discussed by the
members. The meetings are open to the
nuhlc
The herald., 1898-12-13
Argentina Needs Money

NEW YORK, Dec. IA dispatch from
Buenos Ayers says
The Finance Committee appointed by the
Chamber of Deputies has approved the pro.
ject to ask the government to contract loan
of thirty million pesos in gold to be guaran.
teed by the alcohol taxes.
Several European bankers have offered to
aid in floating this loan in case it is finally
approved. 1t will remove all the financial
and tariff difficulties of the government.
The herald., 1898-12-13
THE MAYORS CLERK
The Chair tc B; Occupied by George M.
Trowbridge

Mayor-elect Eaton yesterday announced
the appointment OF George NJ. Trowbridge
as his clerk. Mr.. Trowbridge has for sew
eral years been connected with the Times of
this city, and has done distinguished work
for his paper as Sacramento correspondent
and political writer. During the late state.
county and city campaigns Mr.. Trowbridge
worked hard for the success OF the Repub-
lican party, and the reward of his services
will be generally appreciated. Besides be-
ing an accomplished newspaper man, the
The herald., 1898-12-13
Commission Adjourns

WASHINGTON, Dec. l2-The Ameri-
Canadian commission held "a meeting
today and adjourned until tomorrow. The
American and British members each he'd
separate sessions before the joint sess on.
The questions considered, it was stated
were those which have been before the com.
mission during the past few days
The herald., 1898-12-13
The Rosser Murder

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12.-The de-
fense of Walter Rosser, private Of tho
Tennessee regiment who on September
18th. shot and killed Henry Hildebrand In
this city, has opened. Many witnesses tes-
titled that the prisoner was apparently suf-
fering from the effects of some unknown
drug on the day of the murder, and other
have given evidence that the defendant
had always borne good reputation prior
to the commission of the crime.
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home Of Mrs Hunt on Chapman street in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Vandecar and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Black, who leave this
week for Riverside.
The ladies of the Episcopal church will
give sale and supper in Music hall to-
morrow,
The herald., 1898-12-13
Sir William Jenner Dead

LONDON, Dec. 12.-Sr William Jenner,
the distinguished pathologlst and physician
In ordinary to the queen and Prince Of
Wales, died today.
The herald., 1898-12-13

Lieu Vincent; banksr, L. Smith; clerk,
L. r. Goldthwaite; escort, w. M. Bu-
chanan; watchman, George Mccormick;
sentry, Bascom Barnett; manager, A. B.
Walk
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Academy of Sciences
The regular monthly meeting of the
Academy of Sciences will be held this even.
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List of Votes Received Up to p.m, Monday Dec. p

Pratt, Miss Abbe L., Harper street,.
Angela Sister, Cathedral school, Observation-Disclosures.
Linn Father, ST. Vincent college. ...............
Sabine, Agnes g. Hayes street school,.
Dubois, Mrs. G. c.. CASTELAR, street.
Housh, W. H.. High school
Curtin, Miss Louise Cambria street.
Barraclough, Miss Nettie A.. Arroyo.
Keppe, Mark Union school.
Tritt Miss Mamie, Hewitt street school.
NeWby Miss Nellie j., Griffin avenue.
Milard, J. B Spring street school
Campbell Laura j., Olive street school
McGauhey Miss Opal, Custer street
Madden Mrs. X L. Breed street school