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granted O divorce from Abel Connolly on
the grounds of desertion.
Joseph Fogg, aged 20 years, died today at
Garden Grove. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow.
The annual meeting of the First Presby-
terian church was held last night, when the
following gentlemen were elected as board
of trustees: I. N. Everett, e. M. Smiley,
w. T. Chaffee, w. M. Scott and r. L.
Bisby. The report Of the trustees was read
and showed the society to be in a good
condition, all debts having been paid and
a balance in the treasury.
Miss Hattie Patterson Of Virginia is the
guest of her cousin, Miss Ervie Bear of
Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Huff gave card party
last night to which large number of tehir
friends were invited.
A great number Of artesian wells are now
being bored In the artesian belt In this
county. All wells are flowing and being
used for irrigating purposes.
The Ladies' Thursday Afternoon club
was delightfully."- entertained yesterday by
Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. Cooke.
Judge Shaw in the superior court in Los
Angeles yesterday decided that Orange
county's liquor license is part void and dis
missed the writ Of mandamus proceedings
brought by Ramon Arce against the Or
ange county board of supervisors to COM
pei them to issue him a saloon license at
Capistrano. This means that Arce can pro-
coed to conduct saloon as he pleases and
makes questionable whether this county
has now any control over the liquor traffic,
and may necessitate drawing new ordi-
nance.
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PnEPARINa FOR WAR
The Cadet Brigade Goes Into Camp for
Three Days Outing

SAN BERNARDINO, April 1.-The Ca
det brigade Is an association OF boys who
are being drilled in military tactics by the
Rev. F. v. Fisher Of the First M. E..
church, collected from his Sunday-school.
To increase the interest in their work, their
commander took them out Thursday for an
outing, going into camp In Devil canyon
until Saturday. This week was chosen. as
there Is no school and as today is the open
season for trout and there is a fine trout
stream in the canyon. To give the boys
the practical experience Of the affair, they
were marched out, leaving the city at s
q. m, and by 3 p. m. had reached point
ten miles out. II was not very rapid march
ing. but the boys found 1t somewhat tire
some. Each one was required to carry in
his knapsack. as rations; six potatoes,
three lemons. a loaf Of bread and a tin
plate. The balance Of the supplies went
along in two large wagons. and q carriage
was added to the cavalcade, to pick up
the wounded and disabled, but they reached
camp without calling It into play. A fish
ing party in the canyon had quite a bag
of crackers and canned salmon left after
their lunch, and. seeing the boys looking
hungry. an offer was made Of the lunch.
The little fellows broke ranks and made a
rush for the rations like half-famished
wolves. They had not stopped for rations
since leaving the city, and their appetites
were excellent. The camp will be conduct
ed In military manner, and the brigade will
returned Saturday. its members Drowned
by the exposure, but having enjoyed a
glorious outing.
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San Bernardino Brevities

SAN BERNARDINO, April LIT is not
often that the supreme court is reversed by
the superior court, but such q case hap
|pened when Judge Campbell gave his de-
cision in the case Of Harriet 8. Fudickar VS..
the East Riverside Irrigation district. The
case was commenced July %, 1891, and in
1893 the judgment was given for the plain
tiff. An appeal was taken to the supreme
court and the lower court was reversed,
the case being sent back for further action.
Since then 1t has been in the courts, in
one form and another. A few months ago
the arguments were commenced, and,
when partly through, halt was called, as
the attorneys claimed they would COM
promise the case out Of court. These ne
|gotiations failed, and the arguments were
resumed again after six months Of delay,
and the case was submitted. Yesterday the
decision was again handed down for the
plaintiff, thus reversing the reversal of the
|supreme court.
A very valuable coach dog, noted char
|acter in the city. has fallen q victim to the
poisoner. The dog was the property of
Mrs. A. M. Remission, and was priced very
highly.
The election Of a captain for Company X,
Capt. T. H. Goffs term expiring, will take
place Wednesday, April 18th. AS the
guards are liable to be called into service
shortly. the boys are anxious to get the
right man to lead them to victory. The an
uual inspection will take place next Mon
day evening and Tuesday afternoon.
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MARINERS fNsTTTurE
Excellent Meeting at Westminster
Interesting Exhibits

ANAHEIM, April 1.-The pretty village
~ Westminster was thrown into q fiutter
Of excitement over the meeting Of the
meeting OF the farmers institute on Thurs
dAy, and its highly respectable inhabitants
rose to the occasion and lavished the hos
vitality for which they are proverbial on
their quests. Too much praise could not
be given the ladies for the splendid lunch
cons spread at intervals during the day.
The menu was varied and toothsome and
the cooking was simply perfection. The
nssting of the institute took place in the
school room. which was tastefully deco
rated for the occasion. and on the landing
at the top of the stairs was spread sam
plss Of the produce for which Westminster
ana the peat lands are Justly famous.
Among the exhibits was q case Of butter
from tho Cooperative creamery, OF which
James Moss il manager and J. Il. New
berry OF Los Angeles president. This
creamery Is now using 60o0 pounds Of milk
daily and Is turning out butter which is
rapidly finding its way into every family In
Los Angeless The creamery has lately se-
eursd the services Of A. Hay Bates, i but
r. maker Among the exhibits were spec
meas OF 'bsetsi soms Of which weigh well
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Anahein Notes

ANAHEIM, April LII. A. Dickel and W.
]. Fay visited the proprietors Of the pickle
plant at San Diego on Thursday and re-
turned to town favorably impressed with
the suggestion to incorporate the San Di-
ego plant with the creamery in Anaheim.
Should the idea be carried out, and there
seems to be no doubt OF It, the new enter
prise will afford work all the year round for
a large number Of hands, for while the
fruit season is confined to a few months,
pickle making can be carried on almost
the whole year through. The capital stock
of the cannery has been increased from
SO 900 to 1000.
Clarence Groot has purchased twenty
acres west Of town for $1025. The property
was sold by auction on Saturday and was
knocked down at less than half its value.
The frost has done serious damage to the
deciduous fruit around town, while in Gar
den Grove the crop has been completely de-
stroyed.
Jacob Suschrs home was visited by burg
lars the other night, but the thieves failed
to discover Jacobs hiding place and only
succeeded in purloining book receipt for
SIS. 1t is said that more than SIS was in
the drawer Of the bureau, and although II
had evidently been opened. the money was
intact.
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Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, April la recapitula-
tion of the business done at Port Los Ange.
les during the month Of March shows the
imports to have been 618. 423 feet of lumber
26,440 ties 1851 tons of coal and 1891 tons
Of merchandise; 226 passengers landed and
355 departed during the month.
The local dairymen have found It neces.
sary to raise the price of milk to $1.25 pei
pint and $3.50 per quart per month on &C
count. of the high price Of feed Tit
change went into effect today.
The steamer Minneola, from Comox, q
c., is due on Sunday, and the Peter Jebsen
from Nanaimo, Be. on Monday, both with
cargoes Of coal.
The total circulation Of books In the pub.
lie library during the past month amounted
to 1866 volumes.
The city cemetery has been given the
name OF woodlawn by the trustees, by
which name It will hereafter be known.
A dance was given at Eckert's pavilion
last night by Mesdames Williams and
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SANTA ANA
Maude Ballard Keeps Up Her Record.
A Saloon Decision

SANTA ANA, April 1.--Maude Ballard. a
been working the sympathetic people in
Riverside, Corona and other towns, was ar
rested here last night by Sheriff Nichols
and is now confined in the county Jail. She
arrived in town yesterday afternoon from
Orange, where she had been creating con-
siderable disturbance by her peculiar &C.
tons. Upon her arrival here she threat
ened to throw herself under the engine and
made q pretense to carry her threats into
action, when the trainmen telephoned to
Sheriff Nichels, who went at once and took
her In charge. and now that he has her in
custody he is at a loss as to what to do with
her. When not under the influence Of NOR
phine she seems rational and sensible. She
claims she has relatives In San Diego who
will keep her II she can only get there.
But this Is believed to be one Of her
schemes to raise money from charitable
persons. and the officers have not decided
what shall be done with her.
NOTES
While George and Walter Griffith Of this
city were driving to Fullerton yesterday
their team took fright near that place and
ran or bridge over deep ravine. The
occupants saved themselves by jumping
but the horses were severely injured and
the wagon badly demolished.
A. c. Mosher Of this city, who left few
weeks ago for Klondike, has accepted a
lucrative position In Seattle and will re-
main there for some months.
Prof. r. b. George Of Chicago is train
ing q chorus Of fifty voices and will give a
concert in the First M. e. church on next
Tuesday night.
Miss Eva Cole Of Tucson, Ariz., IL visit
ing her parents here for while.
w. A. Connolly Of Fullerton was today
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They Are All Likely to Meet With
Their Deserts

RIVERSIDE, April 1.-The second trial
of Harry Thornton, the Jail breaker, which
was concluded in the superior court today,
resulted more disastrously to that worthy
than he liked. At his first trial, which took
place yesterday, the jurors failed to agree,
but today they found him guilty Of break
ing jail, and the court will pass sentence on
him on Monday next.
In the case Of Patrick Tierney. who was
with Thornton in the commission OF the
crime, he was lucky in having the jury
disagree, but he is to have another trial
and 1t may result differently.
Albert Carson. H. w. Smith and Harry
Rogers, the other three implicated in the
Jail breaking. will have to go up for being in
bad company. as the jury found the last
two guilty. With these Ave men locked ur
in the states prison, Southern California
Ecan breathe easier.
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Stout and Josephine Lily for tho beneht OF
the library han fund. There was a large
attendance and the event was a social and
financial success.
The Unity circle win give a musical and
literary entertainment in Odd Fellows
hall tomorrow night, at which Miss Ida
Leonard Of Los Angeles will furnish the
literary part and the Misses Guard, Her.
see and Mcclure Of Los Angeles and Miss
Lemon and Mrs. F. j. Nutting OF this city
the musical.
j. A. Brush and wife and Geo. Curtis Of
San Francisco are guests at the Arcadia.
Mrs. R. o. Hickman and daughters. Mrs
W. B. Thompson and Miss Rita Hickman.
leave in the morning for q trip through tie
southern and northern cities of the state.
Mrs. W. Blake and sons Of Vernon are
spending the week with Mrs.. Edwin Dun
bar.
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CHURCH FOR HOWARD
A NEW CONGREGATION SUCCESS
FULLY ORGANIZED
To Be Known as the Fourth Congre-
gational, With Burt Estes
Howard as Pastor

A meeting was held last evening In the
parlors OF the Plymouth Congregational
church for the purpose Of forming new
church to be known as the Fourth Congre-
gational OF Los Angeles.
The aseemblage was composed Of former
members of the First Presbyterian church,
there being 354 present.
On motion Of H. L. McNeal, w. G. Coch-
ran was elected chairman Of the meeting,
and w. T. S. Hammond temporary secre-
tary The meeting opened with prayer by
the Rev. Warren r. Day Of the First Con-
gregatonal church.
The first order Of the evening was the
appointment of committee ON member
ship, composed Of Messrs. Powers, Flint,
H. l.. McNeal and VIM. Knippenberg. The
meeting then proceeded to the organiza-
ton of the Fourth Congregational church
Rev. Burt Estes Howard reading The
church covenants and articles Of faith for
the proposed new church. also the report
Of the committee on constitution and by
laws. The election of officers then pro-
ceeded, the following named gentlemen be-
ing elected to serve one year: Trustees, DR.
W. G. Cochran, ]. P. Flint James Slauson
r. ]. Waters and DIR. H. Burt Ellis dea.
cons, A. r. Sprague, DR.. R. M. Bell and
Mr.. Currier; clerk, w. J. Kerr; treasurer
w. 7. s. Hammond; superintendent oil
Sunday school, A. r. Sprague.
A committee was then appointed for thu
purpose Of asking the other Congregations
churches Of this city to cali council tc
assist in the further organization Of the
new church.
Rev. Burt Estes Howard was called tc
serve as pastor by a unanimous vote of the
congregation. The new trustees were au
thorized to take the proper steps to pro.
vide q place Of worship and to report tn
time at which such service shall com
mence.
Mr.. Scott, chairman Of the committee or
Incorporation, explained the duties ant
powers Of trustees, after which vote O
thanks was extended to the pastor ant
trustees Of the Plymouth Congregations
church for the use Of their church parlors
The meeting then adjourned to the call O
the trustees.
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Ventura Notes

VENTURA, April 1.-Engineer Curtis
and Division Superintendent Burkhalter,
who are inspecting property of the South
ern Pacific company. took trip over the
valley line today.
H. D. Ley has been selected as delegate
by the A. o. wv. lodge to attend the meet
ing of the grand lodge. which occurs in San
Francisco April 9Th.
Frank Cook left today for Inyo county,
taking with him 800 head Of horses. which
he will put in pasture there.
Misses white ANA Luce leave tomorrow
for San Francisco, where they will engage
in Evolutionary work.
Frank Martin met with painful acct
dent yesterday while attempting to climb
up in the loft Of sanborn's livery stable.
He fell, breaking his right arm just below
the elbow.
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on to 100 pounds, but the most interesting
item on the table was q large rooster ex-
hibited by james Young Anderson In
charge Of dock Of fifteen chickens, an
+. who betrayed all the solicitude Of mother
for the little ones. The overgrown capon
and his flock excited much curiosity and
admiration. The proceedings Of the insti-
tutc were opened byan address Of welcome
by Mr.. q. H. Carlyle OF Westminster. In a
graceful little speech he dwelt on the great
advantages the farmers institute was con-
ferring on the community at large. and
paid a well-worded tribute to the scientific
gentlemen who had come to teach the peo-
pie of Westminster the right way to 90 the
right things in the field, the orchard and
the dairy. Prof. N. q. Jaffe of Berkeley
replied to Mr.. Carlyle's address and paid
Westminster and its famous peat lands sew
eral pretty compliments. Tho address OF
the morning session was then delivered by
Prof. A. ]. Cook Of Claremont. His sub
ject was "silo and silase." Prof. Cooks
address was eminently practical and was
listened to throughout with marked atten-
ton. The morning session closed with a
selection on the gramophone. which was
presided over by Mr.. Edison Smith Of Santa
Ana. The performance Of the wonderful
little instrument drew forth hearty APP
plause.
From IL until the prevailing feature was
basket picnic served by the ladies Of
Westminster.
The afternoon session was opened by a
selection OF music by the music committee,
which was received with loud applause.
The next item Of interest was the question
box, answers to which were furnished by
Profs. 6prague and Jaffa. After this Mr..
w. w. Cooke OF Downcy led or with most
interesting paper on "How to Increase the
Products OF the Dairy" and Prof. Sprague
sustained his reputation by an able ad-
dress on organization. during which he
took occasion to pay his respects to the
Standard OIL trust and other combinations
that know the value Of organisation. Prof.
Jana on 1.-THE Rational Feeding Of Live
Stock" and the gramophone on the new
national air brought the afternoon session
to close.
The leading features of the evening SEES
sion were papers by Mrs. III. Pyle entitled
"Only q Woman" and the Reclamation Of
Alkali Lands by Frank Hazzard and
Suggestions for the Home Table, by
Prof Jaffa of Berkeley. The meetings Of
the institute closed with an interesting ses-
sion this morning In which prominence was
given to dairy pursuits, and the leading
speakers were Prof. Jaffa and p. A. Raab
of Bolsa. The committee of arrangements
was o. B. Byram, r. o. Shively and ]. ].
Anderson. The decoration committe was
Mrs. ]. Patterson. Mrs. Caldwell and Miss
g. Dimmock, and the music committee was
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FIQEL's oTTENSEs
He Must Face Trial on Half a Dozen
Indictments

SAN FRANCISCO, April Theodore A.
Figel, who was recently acquitted on a
charge Of murder. will be compelled to face
another jury on the ninth Of the present
month, when one Of the charges Of en-
bezzlement standing against him will be
called for trial in Department Twelve Of
the Superior Court. The accusation to be
first heard IL that on March 23d, 1897 while
acting as clerk for Hoffman, Rothschild
& Co., he embezzled $1,000. There are six
other inormations alleging embezzlement
on file against Figel. In addition to the
forgery charges there are two indictments
against Figel charging him with forging
the firm name of Hoffman. Rothschild &
Co.
Demurrers have been interposed by the
defendant in several Of the cases. The
legal suficiency and validity of the infor-
nations will first be tested and the pro-
ceedings thus far indicate that every inch
Of ground will be stubbornly contested.
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VENTURA, April 1.-while q gang o!
men were hoisting one Of the large iron
rafters at the sugar factory yesterday the
arm Of the hoisting crane broke when sus-
pended high in the air. II crashed through
the roof. tearing rafters. scafYolds and
everything In Its way like a hurricane. The
weight Of the rafter IL six tons. One Of the
flying pieces OF debris struck William
Cisna, and as result he IL laid up with
broken arm and dislocated back He Is
quartered at the hospital. His brother at
Chino was autographed for and 10 now
here In attendance on him.
Lincoln Nissley, the gentleman selected
by the town board to draw up plans and
specifications for an electric light plant,
has been sent for to commence his labors.
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HE HAD A CLOSE CALL
W. q. SMITH Is ARRESTED FOR
SMUGGLING CATTLE
Released for Lack Of -Chula
Vista Ranchers Prepare for a
Dry Season

SAN DIEGO. April 1.-w. =. Smith of
San Bernardino. who was arrested on the
desert few days ago, charged with snug
Cling cattle into thhe United States from
Mexico, was discharged from custody yes
terday by United States Commissioner
Knoles for lack Of sufficient evidence to
prove the charge. The prisoner. however,
made good all charges for duty on the
cattle and expenses incurred In his ar
rest by depositing q check for $1,000. All
charges will be deducted from this amount
and the balance returned. Smith. who is
an extensive trader in stock. has been
under suspicion for some time and the
failure to secure conviction was a sad
disappointment to the officers. The duty
on the cattle averages about 50 per head.
and as the cattle market Is booming Just
now the trade in smuggling cattle offers
big Inducements.
THE DROUGHT
The threatened scarcity Of a water sup
ply for the orange and lemon ranches under
the Sweetwater system has been consId-
cred Jointly between the management Of
the water company and the consumers for
some time past Yesterday an amicable set
Element was reached that enables the COM
pany to meet all demands for the coming
dry season and at the same time protect
the orchards from any serious loss. The
basis of supply IL that the one-year-old
orchards shall receive 1900 gallons OF
water per acre for the season and the
nine-year-old orchards. In full bearing, be-
ing the oldest orchards in the district shall
receive 10000 gallons while the interme-
date orchards are to be watered according
to schedule to be arranged later.
NOTES
At the meeting last night OF the board
Of police commissioners Chief Russelrs re-
port showed that six members Of the force
were absent from duty on account Of the
unsauitary condition Of police head
quarters A request will be made to the
council to secure new quarters. A resol,,-
ton was adopted instruoting the chief to
drill his men at least once a month, in
view Of the impending hostilities between
the United States and Spain.
At the regular monthly meeting Of the
directors Of the chamber Of commerce this
morning ex-Postmaster r. v. Dodge was
installed as secretary and George H. Bal
lou was elected first vice president, vice R.
v. Dodge, resigned. The secretary was
instructed to communicate with tho execu-
tive committee Of the Irrigation congress
with a view Of having the next convention
held In San Diego.
The funeral Of the last Captain James
E. Friend was held this afternoon and was
attended by the City Guard band, mem
bers Of the @. A. r. and confederate Sold
iers and an unusually large cortege Of
citizens followed the remains to their rest
ing place In Mt. Hope. The Newsbody as
ISOLATION was also fully represented and
paid ito last tribute OF respect to It's de-
ceased president.
At the annual meeting last night Of the
members Of the First Presbyterian church
the trustees elected were Messrs. Herbert
Mcpherson, Powers, Mckee and Newkirk.
N. D. Tichenor was elected deacon. ~
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Compton

COMPTON, April 1.-The arrangements
for q Farmers institute, under the man.
agement Of Prof. A. J. Cook. to be held
here next Monday. are all completed. An
excellent program has been arranged. Din
ner and supper will be served by the ladies,
and good and profitable time is ex-
|pected.
o. r. Carpenter. aged 70 years, one of
Compton's oldest and wealthiest citizens,
died today. after long illness. Mr. Car
penter came here In 1875 and had been a
prominent business man in this commune
ty. He leaves two children, Mrs. N. Ward
and William Carpenter.
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Orange Items

ORANGE, April 1.-Some time ago the
Sunset Telephone company erected its
poles in this city without franchise. The
poles used were SO unsightly that the
city refused to grant the company fran
chise Unless replaced them with some-
thing more appropriate. The company now
has some nice poles upon the ground. They
will be erected in the near future.
Orange County Lycsum league will hold
a convention in the Music hall. Orange, on
Saturday afternoon and evening.
The annual meeting Of the Orange I'm
provement club wilt be held in the Music
hall at 1870 o'clock on Monday evening.
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Northern Mountain Fires

ST. HELENA, CAL, April IA fierce
mountain fire has been burning for nearly
a week on the McRuer property. two miles
from town. A great deal Of timber has
been destroyed and several dwellings are
in danger. unless the progress Of the
flames is checked. The fire Is moving to-
wards Sulphur Springs and should 1t reach
that place nothing could be done to pre-.
vent the destruction of the buildings, as
there is no fire apparatus there. A similar
fire is burning in the mountains between
here and Calistoga and threatens to dc
much damage.
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Wanted to Clean Out q Mexican Fam
tlv With an Az

lily WIN an AK
RIVERSIDE, April 1.-Constable Carpen-
ter brought a big, burly Mexican in from
Beaumont today, who is insane. The fell
low visited the home of a friend in that
mountain town last night, and at once
gathered up a handy ak and started in to
kill the whole family. The man Of the
house succeeded in fighting the crazy man
of until help arrived, when he was hand
cuffed. The maniac was sent from this city
to the county hospital some weeks ago for
treatment, as at that time It was thought
he was suffering only from the effects OF
the double-strength whisky used on the
desert. In his onslaught on the Mexican
family last night he cut one member Of the
family quite badly. This time he will be
sent to Highland.