The herald., 1898-02-14
|NON-PARTISANS ACTIVE
rLrNrY OF CITIZENS sUFFICI-
EMILY INDEPENDENT
no Put the Right Men in the Right
Places-Fruit Growers Organize.
Notes and Personals

every day and at the present rate bfdS falr
to overwhem the opposition when the
ballots are cast at the coming city election
Some of the strongest of the old party
workers. of all shades OF political faith,
are ready to cast aside the fetters that
have bound them, at least so far as munic-
tpal affairs are concerned, reallzlng that
national politics have. not. the remotest
connection with the affairs of the city gov
eminent, and they are willing and anxious
to do what they can to secure to this city
a business-like administration, free from
politics and devoted to the best interests
of all concerned. The Republicans, while
knowing that they have majority OF the
votes in the city, know also that they have
not a monopoly of the brains and business
qualifications necessary to carry on the
city affairs, and are willing to give all
voice in the selection of the cityS oHicers
Very many of them are growing decidedly
tired of 'boss rule" and would like TO as
sert their independence to the extent OF
voting for candidates selected by them
selves and not slated beforehand by
little ring that seeks to control all the al
fairs of the city, from the office of mayor
to that of poundmaster. 1t is observed
that this little clique is the identical one
that has sought to run the town for many
years past and Notwithstanding many
promises, has always arrogated to itself
80 that Republicans are becoming little
tired-to put it mildly-of being whipped
Into line and used as catspaws to pull
chestnuts out of the fire for these worthless,
all in the name of the Grand Old Party,
while said clique, as soon IS its candidates
are elected to office seems to imagine that
1t carries a deed to the whole city in its
vest pocket. This was plainly evidenced
not long ago when, petition having been
presented to the city council signed by
1900 citizens, one of the councilmen re-
marked that petitions made no difference
whatever-the members of the city coun-
ril were running this city" In private, his
remark was somewhat more forcible: "Pe-
titions be id We'll do as we please"
FRUIT GROWERS COOPERATE
About thirty-five fruit growers met this
afternoon in the city hall and formed
branch association for the purpose OF bet
ter marketing their fruit. DR.. Randall
ealled the meeting to order and Rev. G. e.
Tebbetts was elected temporary chairman
He stated that the object of the meeting
was to cooperate in the handling and mar
keting of fruits Prof. A. R. Sprague
organizer from the Central exchange of
Los Angeles, who has organized number
of exchanges in Southern California, spoke
touching upon the deplorable condition of
affairs in the fruit line in Southern Cali
fornia, where the conditions are worse
than in the north. He illustrated how for
eign markets can be opened up and then
ruined by consignments of poor fruits. He
was in favor strongly of organizing an as
sociation. This was done by the adoption
of plan which was outlined and the cleo
tion of Rev. Tebbetts president, DR.. M. o.
Randall secretary and Messrs. Royce,
Knight, Randall, Tebbetts and SchOHeld
a committee to secure adherents and boom
the interests generally. The object of the
association is to protect the members from
being robbed by middlemen and others and
In many ways to secure the best prices and
markets for their products. The associa-
ton may also cooperate with the citrus
growers.
LINCOLN CELEBRATION
Lincolns birthday was celebrated Satur-
day evening by a meeting of the Douglass
and Afro-American league in G. A. r.
hall There was a good attendance, both
of colored folks and Others j. c. c.
Jackson acted as chairman of the meeting
and the order of exercises was as follows:
Call to order William Price; song,
"America,' select choir; invocation, r. II.
Herring; object of meeting, by chairman,
j. c. jackson; instrumental solo, Miss
Erma Mcdowell; recitation Miss Gertrude
Pillow; song, Crown City quartet; address.
"Lincoln," j. Ii. Kelly; solo, Charles
Prince.
DOUGLASS GOODBYE
Rev. G. T. Douglass, pastor of the First
Baptist church of this city, preached his
last sermon as pastor this morning. There
was large congregation present, which
Joined in expressing regret at the loss of
Rev. Douglass. This loss will not be total,
however, as the minister will continue to
reside here at his home on the corner of
Summit avenue and Pearl street, where
he has resided during his three years here.
He resigns the pastorate of the church in
<,.1n IN f1,a anGff ion ~ ro1
missionary for Southern California and
Arizona. This occupation will call him
away from Pasadena about half the time.
The miSsionaryship calls for q considera-
BILE correspondence, most of which will be
done at Rev. Douglass Pasadena home.
AS yet the Baptist church has not called
a pastor to succeed Rev. Douglass, owing
partially to the fact that the resignation
was somewhat in the nature of a surprise
to the congregation, Rev. Douglass having
not known himself as to his choice as mis-
sionary until recently. Next Sunday Rev.
Fisk will occupy the pulpit. He is the
son of the First Baptist pastor in Pasa-
dena.
A CHURCH DEDICATED
The North Pasadena NJ. L. church on the
corner of Washington and Iowa streets
was dedicated this morning. Dedication
services will last through the week. Rev
j. A. Il. Wilson of San Francisco occupied
the pulpit this morning at IL o'clock. AT 2:3O
o'clock there was speaking by various per
sons. This evening Rev. Jesse Jewell of
Santa Ana preached. The church of which
Rev. Clarence True Wilson is the pastor
formerly stood on Pepper street, but was
removed to its present location and added
to considerably, so that it presents very
handsome appearance.
DEATHS DOINGS
The death of Frank II. Bartlett aged
is years, occurred yesterday at the family
home on Meridian avenue in South Pasa-
dena. The funeral will be held from the
house Monday afternoon at 1870 o'clock
and interment will be made in Mountain
View cemetery. The cause of death was
quick consumption.
Miss Carrie Maud Coggswell. aged 19|
years, died today at the family home on
Locust street Deceased had lived in this
county eleven years. having been born in
Illinois. The funeral will be held on Tues
day and the remains will be inferred in
Mountain View cemetery.
George NJ. Wilson, aged months died
today at the home of his parents, No. 70
South Vernon avenue.
SOCIAL NOTES
A social was given Friday evening at
the Presbyterian church and a good-sized
audience was present Miss Lutz rendered
two vocal solos and selections were given
by a guitar and mandolin club composed
of Messrs John Barnett, Harry Baldwin
and VIII Strong. Refreshments were