The herald., 1898-07-24
WITH BLACK POWDER
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A CAPIS-
TRANo HOTEL
SANTA ANA SOLDIER DEAD
Louis Bakers Death Is Universally
Mourned-Sudden Death Of Geo.
Turner-Personal Notes


attempt to blow up the Mendelson hotel
at Capistrano was made Thursday nigh
by some miscreant. A quantity of black
powder, attached to fuse, was placed
against the window of the house, caus-
ing an explosion that shook the entire
town and was heard for several miles
No one was injured, and the damage to
the house was slight, on account of the
position in which the explosive was
placed. Had 1t been put under the house
or against the solid wall, the building
would certainly have been wrecked
There is no clue to the perpetrator of the
crime nor any known motive. Officers
are hard at work, and will endeavor to
locate the guilty party. The residents
of Capistrano have offered a reward OF
$3.50 for the arrest and conviction of the
guilty person.
Louis Bakers Death
Louis W. Baker, aged rs years, one OF
Santa Ana's best known and most popu-
lar young men, died yesterday of pneu-
monia in San Francisco, where he was
with Company L. Seventh California in
fantry. The body will be brought hero
for burial, arriving tomorrow morning
on the 10 o'clock train, accompanied by
John Baker, father of the deceased. A
squad of the militia will meet the remains
at the depot and escort them to the fam
lily residence, where the funeral services
will be held in the afternoon at 2:30. The
members Of the G. A. R., w. r. c., Cadet
Corps and fire department will attend
the funeral in body. This is the first
death among the members of Company
L. and it has cast a gloom over the entire
community. Flags all over the city were
floated at half mast today in honor of the
deceased, who was universally liked.
Events Of the Day
George Turner, a well-known resident
Of Westminster, was found dead today
in celery field, where he had been work.
ing. The cause of death is unknown, as
he was apparently in good health when
he left home this morning. Deputy Cor
oner Mills went out after the remains,
and will bring them into town, where an
inquest will be held.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill, Of Garden Grove,
have received letters from the officers
Of the company of Rough Riders in
which their son Wesley Hill is member
stating that he is in a dangerous condi-
ton and Is not expected to live, from
wounds received in the famous battle of
La Quasina.
Abbot Clark. the theosophist lecturer,
Is at his home in Villa Park for few
weeks rest.
Mrs. Frederick Stephens entertained
a number of her lady friends this after
noon in pleasant manner.
Several Sir knights from this city at
tended the meeting of the Mystic Shrin-
ers in Los Angeles last night
Mrs. Julia Burr has returned to her
home in Oakland after a visit in this
city with Daniel Halliday and family.
An earthquake was felt in this city
last night at about 1 o'clock.
Miss Nan Downing, of Los Angeles, is
the guest of Miss Belle Chiffon.
Miss Martha Robinson, of Pasadena.
is the guest of Miss Eda Schlisher.
]. L. Booty will leave Monday for his
home in Fort Worth, Texas, after visit
of several months with his brother, J. A.
Booty, in this city.
S. w. Smith returned today from a
camping trip in the San Bernardino
mountains.
Nine. Modjeska is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. 5. Rice, of Tustin.