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The herald., 1898-02-01
ORANGE COUNTY
SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA. Jan. 31.-(Regular Cor
respondence) c. NJ. Holmes, superin-
tendent of the Gas and Electric Light
company of this city, struck G. H. CAL
mer, an employe, over the head today
with piece of gas pipe, fracturing his
skull in several places. Calmer, who
had been working for Holmes for sever
al months, handed in his resignation to-
day, which was accepted. After receiv-
ing the money due him Calmer became
very abusive to Holmes. The latter or
dered him out of his Office several times
and finally sent for an officer, which
angered Calmer more and he called
Holmes a vile name. At this Holmes
picked up a piece of pipe lying neal
and struck him several times. No ar
rests were made.
]. Marion Brooks, attorney for "Mys-
terious" Bill and Mollie Wright, was in
town today with an order from the su-
preme court for a writ of habeas cor
pus to issue in the cases of the state VS..
the Wrights. ordering them to be taken
before Judge Van Dyke in Los Angeles
tomorrow.
A marriage license was issued today
to Charles E. Pacholke, aged "a, of Santa
Ana, and Martha E. Krause, aged 90, of
Anaheim.
Douglas Perkins. brother of Senator
Perkins, was in Santa Ana Saturday.
accompanied by w. c. Patterson of
Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Hazen Of Monrovia,
Cal, and l.. w. Hazen of Sioux Falls,
S. D., are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Huntington of this city.
The Prohibitionists of Orange county
will meet in Surgeons hall tomorrow
afternoon for the purpose of organizing.
The herald., 1898-02-01
A REBATE FOR DELAY
Refunding Bonds Not Delivered on
Time-Bill Posters Satisfied


The finance committee reported, rec
|ommending, in the matter of the petit
ton of the E. W. Campbell Advertising
company, regarding the non-enforce-
ment of the present ordinance regulat-
ing the height and location of sign
boards throughout the city, pertaining to
which subject there has also been filed
a communication from the Merchants
Ad. Sign company, asking that changes
be made in the existing ordinance, as a
disposition of these communications,
that the city attorney be instructed to
present an amendment to the existing
ordinance providing that the license for
the occupation of bill posting throughout
the city be increased from the present
rate of $25 to 5000 per annum, and that
in all other particulars the ordinance
remains as now in force. Adopted.
j. s. Sartori of the firm of Hellman &
Sartori, who negotiated the placing of
the 5000 funding bonds in June of last
year, appeared before this committee at
it's last meeting and represented that,
lowing to the inability of the city to de-
liver the refunding bonds within a rea-
|sonable time their clients in New York
city, Rollins & Sons, had suffered loss in
not being able to fulfill contracts made
by them. Letters from Rollins & Sons
and also from their clients were present.
ed to this committee, from which it was
shown that clear loss, amounting to
$3.50, would be borne by Rollins & Sons,
owing to the inability of the city to de-
liver the bonds. 1t appearing to the
committee that it would be just and
equitable to allow a rebate of this
amount from the interest to be paid by
Rollins & Sons at the time of receiving
The herald., 1898-02-01
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, Jan. 31.-(Regular Cor
respondence) One of the deeds filed for
record today recalls the failure of the
Riverside Banking company some years
ago. The deed conveys to the Riverside
Water company the twenty-seven acres
known as the Rubidoux hotel site. 1t is
| thought that the transfer means that the
company is given the tract of land as
part payment for the forty odd thousand
dollars belonging to the company which
was on deposit in the bank when it closed
| its doors.
Fiftythree prisoners were locked UP
in the county Jail in the month of Janu-
ary.
Deputy United States Marshal Pou-
rade was here today searching for a
man who is wanted by the authorities of
the postotfice department to answer to
the charge of using Cancelled postage
| stamps.
| The cold weather and shortness of feed
on the hills about the city, where the
herds of sheep have been pastured the
past winter has left it's mark, for the
hill sides are well spotted with dead
sheep, which literally starved to DEATH
| The loss from this cause is less at the
present time. for there Is scant supply
of young grass.
| DR.. J. Montgomery and family of
| Ardock, N. D., have arrived here to To-
cate. Mr.. Montgomery has decided to
spend the remainder of his days among
| the orange groves of Southern Califor-
mia.
| The city authorities have decided to
cut down the force of men employed in
| the electric light department of the city.
Three men will be laid off today and a
saving of nearly 5000 month in salaries
will be effected thereby.
| Owing to the fact that a lack of sys-
| tenn has caused confusion in the clerk s
office, County Clerk Conde has issued an
| order to the effect that all bills to come
before the regular meeting of the super
visors must be filed with the clerk of the
board at least three days before the
| meeting. In no case will there be any
deviation from this rule.
Tomorrow the county ordinance giving
bounty of five cents a scalp for rabbit
scalps will go into effect. The passage
of this ordinance was brought about by
farmers who have suffered greatly the
past winter through the raids of the
long cared pests The ordinance pro-
vides that the seller of the scalps must
make affidavit that the scalps he offers
for sale were taken in the county and
also after the first day of February
| A most enjoyable social was held at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Cum
diff on Saturday evening. This social
was given by the Order of Eastern Star.
| Next Friday evening Riverside court,
Independent Foresters, will entertain it's
members and friends with musical
]. c. Hardman has let the contract for
The herald., 1898-02-01
WATER CoMPANY'S REPORT
Receipts and Expenditures for Year
and Big Name List

In compliance with the state law, the
City Water company submitted a detail
ed statement, giving the name of every
water rate payer, his residence and the
amount paid by each during the year
also showing the revenue of the compa-
nv from all sources and an itemized
statement of expenditures. The GUS
tomary reservation as to the company's
waving any of it's rights under the con-
tract with the city and denial of the right
of the city to fix water rates is inserted,
the statement being rendered for the
purpose of placing before your honora-
BILE body information as to the facts OF
the business of this company that the
undersigned deem reasonable that the
city should know, in view of the rights
of the city under said contract" Then
follows a recapitulation, showing that
the receipts of the company have been
1921, 500 65 and the expenditures $4SS,63S :
80. The full list of names fills large
book of 500 pages.
The herald., 1898-02-01
SOLDIERS HOME

| SOLDIERS HOME, Jan. 31-Regular
Correspondence All the lawns at the
home are being dug up and the old grass
roots cleaned out, the purpose being to
reseed them in blue grass.
The scarcity of water having preclud-
ed the irrigation of the lawns, they pre-
sented rather shabby appearance, but
that will be all changed in the near fu-
ture, as contract for quantity of ten
inch pipe, sufficient to form a junction
with that being laid by the West Los An
geles Water Supply company, which has
the contract for supplying the home with
an abundance of sweet and wholesome
water, has been opened. John Nj. Gar
diner of Los Angeles has put in the low
est bid offered.
Some distinguished visitors to the
home occasionally pay us a visit with
out their identity being discovered. We
had one such last week, as disclosed by
his signature in the visitors record book
no less distinguished parsonage than
"Esculapius," described as from Dublin,
Ireland.
Joseph C. Cramer, late of Company l
139th Pennsylvania infantry. has been
appointed sergeant of Company F, with
the home rank of captain. He assumes
his position on the 1st of February, re-
lieving the present captain, Henry Marsh
on that date.
A ruling has been made by the home
authorities retaining the pensions of the
members of the home patients in the
hospital over the amount of $5. excepting
the same shall be required to be forward
| ed to their family. it being considered
that that amount is amply sufficient to
meet all their necessary wants and ex-
penses. OF course the amount Is merely
temporarily retained while they are pa
tients in the hospital.
Residents of the home who belong to
the regular army and who enlisted sub
sequently to 1867, have been notified that
they are not entitled to the benefits of
the N. H. D. V. S. and given their dis
charge.
There are several, though not a large
number of members of the home to
whom this rule will apply.
Died since my last, Jas. II. Woods, late
of Company c, Fourth New York artil-
lery, aged So, on the 29th inst.
The herald., 1898-02-01

the erection of a ten-room residence, to
cost $500.
Bishop Montgomery of Los Angeles
addressed large audience in the Cath
olic church here yesterday The occa-
sion of his visit here was the celebration
of the feast of the patron saint of the
church, Saint Francis de Sales.
Word was received here today from
Salton that Oscar Johnson, miner, had
been found dead in his cabin in the
Chuckwalla mountains. The report In
dicates that Johnson met with foul play.
The coroner will go out to investigate.
Johnson is Swede who has acquaint-
ances in this city. He recently sold Il
claim for $500 and it is thought that he
may have been foully dealt with. john
sons mine is located forty miles from
Salton and in a part of the county almost
inaccessible
The herald., 1898-02-01
SANTA MONICA

| SANTA MONICA, Jan. 31.-(Regular
Correspondence) The body of a man
named l.. G. Collett, So years of age, was
| found lying on the South Side bluff early
| this morning. He had attempted sui
eide, firing bullet into his right temple
from a Winchester rifle, by means of a
stick. When his body was discovered
he was still alive, and was accordingly
moved uptown, but, as the city is not
provided with any sort of receiving
hospital. he was laid on the floor of the
city fire engine house, where he fingered
several hours. The deceased had lived
here about month and had been suffer-
| ing from several complaints, and, having
lost his wife, grew respondent and end
ed his life. He was possessed of con-
siderable means, so that financial trouble
was not a factor in his despondency.
Among his effects were found letters ad-
dressed to Mrs. E. e. Layton, Glenburn,
| ILL.,, and to man named Mcfarland of
Muncie, Ill. Coroner Campbell held an
| inquest at 2 o'clock, the jury's verdict
being that deceased came to his death
from a gunshot wound inflicted by him
self with suicidal intent.
| At the meeting of the board of trustees
this afternoon bills to the amount of
$66SS5 were ordered paid. Some discus
sion was had as to the proper position in
the alleys for the lateral sewers. The
matter went over for further consider
alton.
| Some of the saloon men are in con-
siderable hot water. Another of their
number-Charles Fanetti-has been
cited to appear before the board next
Monday and show cause why his license
should not be revoked.
A communication was received from ].
C. Elliott of Los Angeles, stating that
he was now willing to put up the $1,000
bond required of him by the trustees in
return for a pleasure wharf franchise.
But the trustees are now in doubt as to
whether they have right to grant him
franchise at the desired point; hence
the matter was referred to the city at
torney to report at the next meeting.
Bids were then opened for construc-
ton of the outfall sewer, screen house,
protection wharf, etc. There were four
proposals, as follows Darby, Layden
& Co., $14,763; ]. M. Gardiner, $15,99S. so;
Healey, Tibbett & Co., $15,470; Thomp-
son Bridge company, $4,000.
Garlic moved that the bids be referred
to the committee of the whole, but before
action was taken on this matter Col.
Hotchkiss, representing number of peo-
pie who claim an interest in part of the
land proposed to be decided by Kinney
and Ryan to the city for sewer right of
way, entered protest against the let
ting of any contract at this time, stat
ing that suit Is now pending in which
the city is made defendant, and that
Kinney and Ryan have no valid title to
the land.
The herald., 1898-02-01
Another Water Offer

The West Side Water company put in
an offer to furnish water for fire pur-
poses for hydrants, to be To-
Gated by the council, for $50 per
hydrant per year, the hydrants to
be supplied, placed and maintained at
the expense of the city. Accompanying
the communication was a statement of
the rates paid by various municipalities
for fire service, ranging from $50 per
hydrant to $165. The letter was addressed
to Mr. Blanchard of the water supply
committee, but was not considered by
the council as a whole.
The herald., 1898-02-01
SCHOOL MATTERS
City Attorneys Opinion on the Oil and
Water Questions

In response to a request from the
board of education for advice as to how
best the board could prevent the boring
and operation of oil wells in the vicinity
of the Alpine street school, City Attorney
Dunn yesterday sent the following to
Secretary Johnson
"In the matter of the boring and op-
GRAFTON of oil wells near the Alpine street
school, I would advise that you COM
municate with the health department
and request them to examine into the
conditions existing and report at the
earliest opportunity. 1 will then be
pleased to take such steps as may be
possible in the natter.
Some time ago the board of education
referred to the city attorney the bill of
the West Side Water company for fur
nishing water to schools in that part Of
the city Mr.. Dunn reported to the
board yesterday that the bill must be
paid if the amount is regular and cor
rect.
The herald., 1898-02-01
A HIGH GRADE CROSSING
Southern Pacific Tracks on Alhambra
Avenue Complained of

Avenue Complained of
A protest from Alfred Moore and five
other property owners on Workman
street near Alhambra avenue was read.
The petitioners stated that Workman
street was originally laid out and graded
some twelve years ago. The Southern
Pacific tracks were laid on Alhambrd
avenue and cross the street. Some time
after the grading of the street the rail-
road company raised it's tracks ten
inches, and again In 1896, when a double
track was laid, the tracks were both
raised about three feet, making a total
raise of nearly four feet, leaving the
street in dangerous condition and the
crossing practically impossible.
The council is asked to order the grade
of the street changed and established to
conform to the tracks of the railway
company, or that the company be COM
PEELED to lower it's tracks, in either case
the Southern Pacific to pay all expense
of the change. Without discussion the
petition was referred to the board of
public works.
The herald., 1898-02-01
Bids for City Printing

Bids for publishing the city advertis-
ments for one year from February 18th
were opened and read.
The bids were as follows: Herald, AZ
cents per inch first insertion, 33 13 cents
per inch each subsequent insertion;
Journal. 81 cents per inch each insertion;
Express, 35 cents per inch for first in
sertion; 80 cents per inch each subse-
quent insertion; Record, % cents per
inch for first insertion, 10 cents per inch
for the next fourteen insertions, and IA
cents per inch for all insertions after the
fifteenth.
The rates paid under the last years
contract were II cents per inch for each
and all insertions.
The herald., 1898-02-01
For a Railway Franchise

An application was filed for street
railway franchise by the same parties
who last week asked for the privilege of
a right of way for road to be used for
grading purposes only. The franchise
applied for extends from Seventh and
Hoover streets west to First street, over
the same route as that asked for in the
petition for special privilege. The pro-
moters of the petition state that the
cars are to be operated by electricity.
A protest was also read against the
grant of the franchise signed by M. Lev
ering ct AL Both matters were referred
to the board of public works.
The herald., 1898-02-01
CLEARWATER

CLEARWATER, Jan. 31.-(Regular
Correspondence Mr.. German of Los
Angeles has bought thirty acres of al
falfa land on the corner of Cerritos and
Central avenues and is having an ar
tesian we'll put down.
Bishop BARLEY will continue religious
services at the United Brethren church
this week.
Mrs. Phil Nielsen is building a new
house.
The herald., 1898-02-01
Routine Matters

The protest of John McManus and
others against the improving of Quierola
street from Chavez street to Alhambra
avenue was sustained with the proviso
that the protestants pay the costs en-
tailed in the preliminary proceedings.
Mr.. Ashman moved that the city en-
gineer and health officer be directed to
investigate and report to the council
the best and cheapest method of venti-
lating the main sewers in districts where
the health of the residents is in jeopardy
The herald., 1898-02-01
City Attorneys Report

City Attorney Dunn reported as fol
lows:
LAS instructed by you, I have pre-
pared and herewith present an ordinance
granting the Southern California Rail.
way company a franchise for the con.
struction of a spur track across Third
street" Adopted.
"In the matter of the protest of c. q
Huber against the improvement OF
Broadway, between Seventh and MAR
streets, 1 would report that 1 have ex.
amined the authority for signing the
said protest. and that 1 am of the opin.
ion that said protest Is sufficient and q
bar to further proceedings" Adopted.
The herald., 1898-02-01
VENTURA COUNTY
HUENEME

HUENEME, Jan. S1.-(Special to The
Herald) AS Robert Oxnard, w. Baur,
Maj. Driffill and l.. Jones were coming
to town yesterday evening" their team
ran away, becoming frightened at all
exploding firecracker. Baur jumped out
breaking his leg. Oxnard was thrown
out, severely bruising his face and head
Driffill and Jones were slightly bruised
and the buggy was wrecked. q
The herald., 1898-02-01

the funding bonds from the city, it was
recommended that the city clerk be in
structed to present a demand upon the
treasury in favor of Helman & Sartori
for the amount of $3.50, drawn upon the
refunding bond fund. Adopted.
The herald., 1898-02-01

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The herald., 1898-02-01

Among the Angelenos at San Francis
CO hotels Saturday We're r. w. Colson
J. M. Day, Mrs. C. B. Zwank, Mrs. L. G.
Bonfils and C. R. Stewart.
The herald., 1898-02-01

All prices Of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 3A South Spring street.
The herald., 1898-02-01

Sam Pearson of San Bernardino was
guest in the city yesterday.
The herald., 1898-02-01

Latest styles wall paper at A. A. Eek
strom's. 1924 South Spring street
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-14

In the Missouri exhibit ut the Omaha
exhibition there Is to he Il pair Of tur-
keys weighing eighty-two pounds. The
owner says that this weight beats the
record Of the United States or Canada.
Tho gobbler weighs fifty pounds and
the hen thirty-twO. They Were raised
near Columbia, Mo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

prayers Of thanksgiving offered for peace and
for American victories. as we'll as for the friendly
relations established between the North and South
and between America and England.
The annual marine fete Wesley Lake will take
place Monday evening when three hundred nlumi'
mated and decorated boats will be In line
American Day will be celebrated here on Thurs
day by the Junior Order Of United American Me-
chanics of New-Jersey. The programme provides
for parade to be reviewed by Governor voorhees,
1t Is expected that ten thousand men will be In line
The Ocean Grove Summer School OF Theology
ended its sessions Friday.
The Willing Workers will conduct the meetings
in Ocean Grove Monday. and the following day
the annual jubilee OF the African Methodist Ep's-
copal Church will be celebrated with addresses by
Bishops Halidy Clinton and Petty. On Wednesday
and Thursday Mrs. Dr. H. Wheeler and Mrs. Ken
nard Chandler will conduct meetings for women
The annual camp.meeting will begin on Friday
The opening sermon of the camp will be preached
Sunday morning: August q. by the Rev pr =: -
Church. on the sunday following Bishop D. A.
Goodsel will preach. The camp will continue until
on He camp srouTds each day Bishop j. NJ Ftz
Gerald will preside all the preaching services and
tho after-meetings will be in charge Of Charles H.
Founder Bradley. the originator Of the baby BAL
for the march Of the light infantry this year The
Founder las; year announced that there wo !n
be parade unless the hotel propretors footed the
bills. The matter will he considered by the local
Board OF Trade next week, and II Is more IMAM
probable that the parade will be held under their
mana cement some time in the latter part OF the
present month. .
The most prominent visitors this week included
Marshall 7. Wilder. of NewYork; the Rev. Dr.
Deliver Of Iowa: the Rev. DIR F. NJ. Bristol. OF
Washingtor Frank Damrosch. OF New York CITY;
ex- Mayor Samuel c. King OF Philadelphia; Major
J. T. Pond of New-York; Captain Y. +. Clapp, or
Tennessee: the Rev. DR.. L; W. Munhal, Of Phila.
Charles Mills. OF Texas; Sheriff Frank p. 0'Bren.
OF birmingham. Ala: Lieutenant FiezGerald. I. =.
y: the Rev. Madison G. Peters Of New York city:
Postmaster Louis Derousse. Of Camden; Mayor
James NJ. Seymour OF Newark. ex-senator James L.
Hays. OF Newark. and j. II Belts. OF Somerville